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Casting Calls, Calls to Artists & Auditions
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Northwest
The Gadsden Arts Center (Deadline: Not Specified)
The Gadsden Arts Center will have spaces available periodically, starting
in August, for artists to exhibit three works each. This is an ideal venue
for both emerging and established artists - works may be available for
sale (the Center earns a 30% commission in 2005, 40% starting 1/1/06)
or works may be NFS. Contact gracemaloy@gadsdenarts.com
or call 850.875.4866 for an application to exhibit.
The NFCC Art Gallery in Madison, FL is sending out a call
for entries for the upcoming Fall and Spring schedule. Interested
applicants should send slides and CV to:
Lisa Frank
Fine Arts/Humanities
North Florida Community College
325 NW Turner Davis Drive
Madison, FL 32340
(850)973-1642
Panhandle
Northeast
AUDITIONS: "Brigadoon"
Auditions will be held for this wonderful Lerner and Loewe musical
on Sunday, Mar 9 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, and Monday, Mar 10 from 7:00
- 9:00 PM at OPCT in the rehearsal hall. Please go into the rehearsal
hall through the door at the end of the building.
Females and Males, ages 16 to 90, should come prepared with a Broadway
standard with sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided.
There will be a brief dance combination taught. Auditioners will "cold
read" from the script. The Orange Park Community Theatre is located
at 2900 Moody Ave in Orange Park, between Bolton and Filmore Streets.
If candidates need additional information, please contact the director,
Randall Delone Adkison at randall.adkison@gmail.com.
Synopsis:
Brigadoon - On a misty glen in Scotland, a lifting of the Highland fog
reveals the village of Brigadoon, which only appears for one day in each
century. Two young New Yorkers, who have been lamenting their lives, are
greeted by the villagers who are dressed in 18th century costumes. The
villagers have gathered in the market square to sell their wares and discuss
the upcoming wedding of two locals. Will the young men stay forever in
the mists of Scotland and Brigadoon or will they return to their homeland?
Come find out if love conquers all in this enchanting musical!
Visit our Home Page:
www.OPCT.org
(904) 276-2599
City of Atlantic Beach Public Display Area
Atlantic Beach Public Arts Commission is looking for artists that would
be interested in sharing their work with the City of Atlantic Beach. A
spot in a public park has been reserved for a “rotating” art
piece. The work must be able to withstand the beach elements. The artist
is invited to place his/her work on loan, for a six-month period. At the
end of the six-month period, the artist may sell or retrieve the work,
or the City will find another location for it. There will be a plaque
with information about the artists and a description of the work.
WHERE: City of Atlantic Beach
AMOUNT: The City will pay for shipping and handling up to $500
INFO: Please forward all inquiries to: ABPAC, 1970 Mipaula Court, Atlantic
Beach, FL 32233;
or call (904) 247-1473
Community Art Bazaar at First Wednesday Art Walk Downtown
The First Wednesday Art Walk Downtown is a promotional device founded
and maintained by Downtown Vision, Inc. with the stated intention to bridge
our deep pool of creative talent, our dynamic and improving urban core
with the Business Improvement District, and our citizenry.
The Community Art Bazaar functions as a grassroots art party introducing
and exhibiting original art from local artists and artisans. The Community
Art Bazaar also invites art businesses and organizations to participate
in this event by setting up a presence at the party. Participation is
always free and transactions that occur during the Art Walk are between
the patron and the artist (no commissions). First Wednesday Art Walk is
proud to present the Community Art Bazaar with sponsors Suddath, WJCT,
Folio Weekly, and the Jacksonville Landing.
WHEN: Ongoing, the first Wednesday of every month
WHERE: The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville
INFO: Tony Allegretti, (904) 613-8460;tony@downtownjacksonville.org;www.downtownjacksonville.org
Art with a Heart
Would you like to be a visiting artist? Art With Heart for Children, a
non-profit organization, provides an opportunity for children at Wolfson
Children's Hospital to express themselves creatively in a supportive environment.
Four days a week the "Art Lady & Art Cart" travel to patients
rooms and set up a temporary studio. A monthly visiting artist series
engages children in a special creative session. Artist’s supplies
are provided.
WHEN: Ongoing, the second Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m. - 11:30
a.m.
WHERE: Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital, 800 Prudential Drive,
Jacksonville
INFO: Lisa Ussery, (904) 543-9111;artheart@aol.com
100 Windows of Art
Downtown Vision has a program designed to enliven the streets of Downtown
Jacksonville. 100 Windows of Art is an initiative that will bring the
works of local artists to the heart of the city. Paintings, murals, and
sculptures will be installed in street level windows and conspicuous venues
downtown. All local artists are encouraged to submit work for consideration.
North Central
Central
The Young Company Auditions
William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale
Rising grades 9-college freshmen
Auditions: Saturday, April 26, 1:00-5:00pm
Please prepare 10 – 20 lines that you like from any Shakespeare from
any play. Selections need not be memorized.
For an audition appoinment, call 407-447-1700 ext. 254
Fee: $425
Rehearsals: Monday - Saturday, June 5-27
Times: June 5 & 6 from 5:00-9:00pm
June 7 from 12:00-5:00pm
June 9-27 from 9:00am-5:00pm
Performances: June 27 & 28 at 7:00pm, June 29 at 2:00pm
In this teen theater intensive students will work on a fully produced
(i.e. professional costumes, lights, set & sound designs) Shakespeare
play as well as attend Master Classes with Orlando Shakes' professional
theater artists.
The Young Company is sponsored in part by The English Speaking Union.
2008-09 Season Auditions
General auditions for Orlando Shakespeare Theater's 2008-2009 Season are
coming up!
Kiss Me Kate
The Glass Menagerie
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge
Wittenberg
Much Ado About Nothing
The Merchant of Venice
Equity and Non-Equity Auditions
From 1pm-9pm each day
Non-Musical Auditions Friday April 25th
Musical Auditions are Saturday April 26th
Chorus Auditions (walk-in only) are Sunday April 27th
Callbacks on April 28th 2pm-6pm
Auditions by Appointment or Walk-in
Appointment Strongly Recommended
Auditions will be held at:
John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center
Loch Haven Park
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando, FL 32803
For an appointment please call, the Company Manager, Jamie Mykins after
April 1st between 11am and 6pm at (407) 447-1700 ext. 210
For more information and sides from each of the productions,
click here.
THE FANTASTICKS AUDITIONS
Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
203 S. Magnolia Ave. & 2nd Street
Downtown Sanford
407-321-8111
AUDITION PREPARATION
Please have a song prepared (bring background tape/CD or sheet music)and
be ready to read from the script. Come anytime between the hours listed
below.
THE FANTASTICKS
The World’s Longest Running Musical!
APRIL 28 - Mon. 7 - 9pm
APRIL 30 - Wed. 7 - 9pm
Show dates: JULY 25 – AUG 3, 2008 (2 WEEKENDS ONLY)
Friday & Saturday Shows: 7:30pm
Sunday Matinee 2:00pm
Adult Cast!
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens Call for photographs for
Images from the Garden
Received no later than May 1
633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park, FL
Give Us Your Best Shots!
Amateur photographers are invited to submit works to the Albin Polasek
Museum and Sculpture Gardens as part of the 2007-2008 season-ending exhibition:
Images from the Garden, which will run from June 10 - June 29, 2008. The
Museum's Gardens will provide the backdrop for the photographs and all
entries must be received no later than May 1, 2008.
Works must fall in the following four categories: flora and fauna, landscapes,
sculpture in the garden and close ups. Minors are welcome to participate
with parental approval.
From the entries submitted, a total of 50 images will be selected by
a panel of five judges for reproduction and inclusion in the Museum's
exhibit.
There is a $3 per entry fee with a maximum of 5 photographs in any combination
of categories allowed. The entry fee is waived for Polasek Museum members.
All entries must be submitted in high resolution digital format on a
CD and mailed to the Museum. Entries selected for inclusion in the exhibition
will be printed by the Museum at no charge to the exhibitor.
Complete contest rules, application forms and prize information is available
at www. polasek.org.
POLASEK MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS: The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture
Gardens seeks volunteers to greet visitors and to give tours during regular
Museum hours. Featuring the works and collection of internationally known
sculptor, Albin Polasek, the Museum features three Galleries, Polasek’s
home, a Chapel and picturesque Gardens on Lake Osceola. Training is provided
and hours are flexible. The Museum is located at 633 Osceola Ave, Winter
Park. Call 407-647-6294 for volunteer opportunities or visit www.polasek.org
for further museum information.
Claire Ponsonby
Director of Museum Operations
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789
407-647-6294 fax: 407-647-0410 www.polasek.org
Call to Artists
The Art in Public Places Advisory Board of the City of Orlando and
the Rosemont Community Center are seeking artists to create two murals
(approximately 8’ high by 11’ wide each) for the Rosemont Community
Centers Multi Purpose Room. The theme for this piece will be families
with a secondary theme, nature. The artist will submit a proposal to:
Paul Wenzel
Public Art Coordinator
City of Orlando
400 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32802-4990
407-246-4279
Paul.Wenzel@cityoforlando.net
If selected this piece will be transformed into the mosaic by a mosaic
fabricator.
Please send to the above address:
5 slides of current work/C.D., Resume, Artist Statement, Proposal
The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) Associates are seeking local
artists to participate in the 1st Thursdays themed art events.
Showcase your art as part of the biggest event to hit Orlando's cultural
corridor. Complete the Call for Artists' application, which can
be downloaded at www.OMArt.org,
and return with entry fee to the OMA by 5 p.m. on the deadline date. Applicants
will be notified in writing of their acceptance.
Gulf Coast
Moving Current Audition
Moving Current is looking for male and female dancers for the 2008-2009
performance season.
MC Directors will observe the Saturday NewGrounds class given by Jennifer
Salk.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
USF Department of Dance
Studio 105
10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Modern technique class taught by Jennifer Salk
11:30 pm – 12:30 pm
Moving Current repertory & partnering work
Dancers interested in auditioning should bring a current resume.
Class is $10
Dancers are paid for performances.
Rehearsal pay may apply pending concert/project.
shelved a small scale sculpture exhibition.
[5]art invites you to submit artwork for consideration in their all-media
small scale sculpture exhibition.
This exhibition is scheduled to open on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 7pm
till 10pm and runs through Friday, May 23, 2008 with gallery hours by
appointment. Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated.
Some accepted works will also be featured on the [5] Art website.
:: ENTRY INFORMATION ::
ELIGIBILITY: The exhibition is open to all artists, national and international,
working in any 3D media. All works must be under 10 inches in any direction.
Please be advised that the majority of accepted works will be displayed
on gallery shelves. Do to the non-traditional nature of the intended installation
of this exhibition, artist may want to include directional notes in their
submissions (making note of the suggested 'front' of each sculpture).
ENTRY FEE: There is an $10 entry fee for three digital submissions (Two
views of each piece will be reviewed. You may include one detail or alternate
view of each piece); $5 for each additional piece. Submit as many works
as you wish. Make your check or money order in US funds, payable to five-art.
SUBMISSION FORMAT: All images should be submitted digitally on a CD
or DVD and sent through the post with a submission form and entry fee.
Your submissions should be mailed to:
[5]art c/o T. Jopek
5909 N. Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33604
NOTIFICATION: Artists will be notified of acceptance or decline no later
than Monday, April 7, 2008. Notification will be made via e-mail. Accepted
works must be received by Friday, April 18th, 2008.
COMMISSION: There will be a 40% commission on any sales made during the
exhibition or from the web site.
DEADLINE: The final postmarked deadline for submissions is Monday,
March 31, 2008.
Open Call
The Art Department and Women's History Month Committee of the Ybor City
Campus of Hillsborough Community College would like to announce a visual
art call for submissions in celebration of Women's History Month
Eligibility: This exhibtion is open to all local, natioanal and itnernational
women artists or artists creating work dealing with women's issues. All
work must be original. All 2-D and 3-D media will be considered. Limited
accommodations exist for video art (include installation preferences/
insturctions).
Submission Format:
All submissions must be in digital format on a CD. Images must be JPEG
or TIFF formats, 200 dpi and sized approximately 5x7" (7" being
the longest dimension). File names should be up to 6 letters, plus entry
number (ex: smith1.jpg). All submissions should be accompanied by artist's
name, contact information (mailing address, email address and phone number),
image title, media, year of completion, dimensions, and price. Submissions
may be hand delivered to Tracy Midulla Reller (YVAB 205) or Christopher
Weeks (YVAB 107) in the Visual Arts Building of the Ybor Campus or can
be mailed to:
Christopher Weeks
HCC, Ybor Campus
2112 North 15th Street
Tampa, FL 33605-3648
AUDITIONS/Crew Interviews
FOR THE NCAA 2008 Hoop City refreshed by Coca Cola
Looking for adult actors with strong improv and emcee experience to
host two basketball related attractions (a Trivia Game Show and Center
Court) at the 2008 NCAA Hoop City, April 5-7, 2008 in Tampa.
Also looking for local flavor street performers, specialty acts, sports
performance groups and strolling jazz (and other music) bands to add to
the entertainment value of the show floor.
Also looking for Assistant Stage Managers and Production Assistants to
help manage different attractions on show floor.
Auditions/Interviews will be held on Thursday, March 6 in Tampa
by appointment only. Interested performers/crew please send/email resumes,
P&R/Press Kits by Wed, February 27 to:
LightHouse Productions
Attn: Amber Rae
6491 E Otero Pl
Centennial, CO 80112
raeface@aol.com
BREAKDOWN SPECIFICS:
Show: 2008 NCAA Hoop City refreshed by Coca Cola (www.hoop-city.com/)
Cast Requirements: 4 actors, M/F, ages 20-60; MC/Host experience, interviewing
skills and knowledge of basketball a plus. Actors will be MCing basketball
related attractions, interacting with fans, interviewing celebrities,
dealing with media, etc. Also looking for street performers, strolling
bands, musical and specialty acts.
Crew Requirements: Seeking 6 - 10 Attraction Managers. Must be available
to work April 4 - 7 with no time conflicts. Motivate, manage and nurture
multiple shifts of 7 – 15 volunteers over the course of the 4-day
event. Ability to work with people of all ages & backgrounds &
skill levels. Familiarity with basketball, coaching experience a plus.
Fee will be commensurate with event management experience.
Show Location: Tampa Convention Center
Audition Date: Thursday, March 6, by appointment only.
Rehearsal Dates: Friday, April 4
Show Dates: April 5 – April 7
Pay: Flat fee
East Coast
THE LITTLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2007-2008 SEASON
The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach, 726 Third Avenue, has announced
its 2007-2008 season. There are six plays in the regular season from September
- May with a summer show scheduled for July.
Little Theatre auditions for the play, Cahoots
Auditions for Cahoots, a Comedy-Thriller written by Rick Johnston, will
be held on Sunday, April 6, and Monday, April 7, at 7:00 p.m., at
the Little Theatre. The Little Theatre is located at 726 Third Ave., in
New Smyrna Beach. Parts are available for 2 women and 3 men, (30 years
-60 years) in ages and auditions are open to everyone. Readings will be
taken from the Cahoots script, in the Little Theatre Rehearsal Hall. The
director of this play will be Dottie Hughes. If you have ever said to
yourself, “Wow, I would love a chance to play that part,” the
Little Theatre is hoping to see you there. A copy of this play is available
at the New Smyrna Beach Library, at the reference desk, for previewing.
For further information, contact the Little Theatre at 386-423-1246
or log on NsbPlayers.org.
Southeast & Keys
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood to Present The Lego® Creation
Challenge
in Conjunction With “Nathan Sawaya: The Art of the Brick” Exhibition
In conjunction with the exhibition “Nathan Sawaya: The Art of
the Brick,” the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood presents its
LEGO® Creation Challenge. All South Florida residents ages 6 and older
are invited to use their own LEGO® pieces to create and compete in
this exciting, community-based exhibition. Pieces will be displayed in
the Center’s gallery and each participating group of entrants will
be awarded prizes according to the contest’s categories. Three prizes
(Most Creative, Most Colorful, and Most Complex) will be awarded in each
of these four categories (ages 6-10, ages 11-17, ages 18 and up, and Teams
comprised of any age). This promises to be a full-filled event for the
general public to engage and participate in this unique exhibition.
To be considered for judging, LEGO® entries must be delivered in
person to the Center’s offices at 1650 Harrison St. on Wednesday,
Aug. 6, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. The competition is limited
to the first 50 entries received. Additional entries will be accepted,
if space permits. All accepted entries will be on display in the Center’s
galleries from Friday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 10. An awards presentation
and public reception will be held on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. at the
Center.
For more information about the competition, please call (954) 921-3274
or visit www.ArtAndCultureCenter.org.
PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens
WE ARE OPEN ALL SUMMER AND NEED VOLUNTEERS TO USHER!
Palm Beach Community College’s Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach
Gardens is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be ushers starting this
summer. Ages 16 and up are welcome! Training is required. Please call
(561) 207-5903 to sign up for our next training session on Thurs, May
22 at 10 a.m. Further information can be found on line at www.pbcc.edu/eisseycampustheatre
under Volunteers.
Want to make Miami a better place to live?
New social innovation grant program – created by a group of young
Miami leaders - seeks creative strategies to tackle local problems
Applications are being accepted for the Miami Social Innovation Project,
a new grants program that aims to tackle Miami-Dade’s most pressing
problems through visionary action.
Grants from the project, created by Class IV of the Miami Fellows Initiative
– Dade Community Foundation’s flagship leadership program –
will range from $2,000 to $6,000 and are for groups developing unique
strategies to meet social needs.
“We want to create a space where the community’s most forward
thinking individuals and groups can test launch innovative projects,”
said Sophie Brion, a Miami Fellow and one of the founders of the Miami
Social Innovation Project. “We believe that the people in Miami are
our best, untapped resource for new solutions.”
Because the group seeks to capture the freshest ideas, anyone with a
great concept and a plan to implement it can apply. The only requirement
is that projects must exist primarily to address a significant social
problem and aim to strengthen civil society and they can be sponsored
by either a non-profit or for-profit organization. Priority will be given
to pioneering efforts taking on environmental problems, public health
issues and or promoting civic engagement and economic empowerment.
SHE LOVES ME and THE CIRCLE
Equity Performer Auditions by APPOINTMENT in FL
Caldwell Theatre Company Boca Raton FL LOA
Artistic Director: Michael Hall
Equity Performer Auditions (Principal / Chorus) by APPOINTMENT:
Monday, June 23, 2008 Caldwell Theatre Company
11 AM – 7 PM Count de Hoernle Theatre
Lunch from 2 – 3. 7901 N. Federal Highway
Boca Raton FL
For an appointment, call (561) 995-2326 or e-mail Allyson, with AUDITION
in subject line at: ctc7873@caldwelltheatre.com.
Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition
day, as time permits, but appointments are strongly suggested.
Please prepare a brief monologue, or if singing, please prepare a one-minute
monologue and 32 bars of a Broadway show tune – ballad or up-tempo.
Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
SHE LOVES ME Music: Jerry Bock. Lyrics: Sheldon Harnick. Book:
Joe Masteroff. At auditions: Director Michael Hall, Musical Director
Eric Alsford and Choreographer Barbara Flaten.
1st rehearsal: October 21, 2008. Runs November 9 – December 14.
Amalia: 25 – 30. Attractive. Very likable, but a little too sharp
for her own good. Soprano.
Ladislav: Man, 30 - 50. Brow-beaten clerk.
Waiter: 30 – 50. Determined to keep his establishment romantic.
Three Customers: Two women, one man, various ages with variety of
vocal ranges.
The following five roles are cast. Auditioning performers will be
considered as possible replacements only.
Georg: 30ish. Well-read. Baritone.
Arpad: Young, bushy-tailed delivery boy.
Ilona: Pushing 40. Peppy but weary. Mezzo soprano.
Kodaly: 30 – 40. Rakish, dashing clerk. Tenor.
Mr. Maraczek: Old-world shop owner. Stubborn.
THE CIRCLE by W. Somerset Maugham. Director: Michael Hall (at
auditions).
1st rehearsal: February 3, 2009. Runs February 22 – March 29,
2009.
Arnold Champion-Cheney: 35. Tall and good-looking, fair, clean-cut.
Sensitive face.
Footman: 30 – 60. Role for a character actor.
Mrs. Shenstone: 40s. Pleasant and elegant in appearance.
Elizabeth: 20s. Very pretty ingénue.
Edward Luton: 20s. Attractive youth.
Clive Champion-Cheney: Early 60s. Tall. Intelligent, jaunty.
Lady Catherine Champion-Cheney: 60s. Outrageous little lady who behaves
like she’s still 35.
Lord Porteous: 60s. Gruff and snappy.
Theatre’s statement: “Caldwell Theatre Company does not believe
in discrimination based on color, race, religious affiliation, sexual
orientation, disabilities, gender, or otherwise. All performers, including
those of color, seniors, women, and performers with disabilities, are
encouraged to audition and will be given full consideration.”
CALL FOR HOSTS
The critically acclaimed Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival and the
newly inaugurated Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (MGLFF/FLGLFF)
are just around the corner and once again we will be popping up all over
South Florida for 10 days to present an awesome line-up of features, documentaries
and shorts. Our event allows our community to come together to watch the
best gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender films, meet and greet filmmakers
and party under the stars.
We launch our program very soon with over 95 new films, and we already
have 100 filmmakers confirmed. We are NOW actively seeking individuals
within our community who have the time during our festival dates to act
as either drivers or hosts, or maybe even both for all our wonderful incoming
film guests.
Our domestic airline sponsor JetBlue (please support them) flies into
Fort Lauderdale airport and we also have filmmakers arriving into Miami
International airport. We are seeking willing drivers who are prepared
to pick-up filmmakers and bring them to our host hotel, The Catalina,
on South Beach (Collins Ave). We are also seeking individuals who are
willing to go the extra mile and act as driver & host to pick up guests
at the airport, deliver guests to their hotel and generally make sure
that filmmakers know where the screening venue is, and local facilities.
In return, we can offer you a limited number of complimentary tickets
to the festival. Our full program is available on-line on March 24th at
www.mglff.com for members
only at present.
The MGLFF already has a reputation for hospitality that shines very
bright on the international film festival circuit. Each year the festival
grows in stature and prestige and that is all down to the wonderful volunteers
in this community who give their time to ensure that all our guests have
a fantastic time. Your graciousness and time has embellished our event
with a great reputation which means each year we can secure the very best
and newest films. If you are interested in being a host for this year's
film festival please contact Ashanti Bennett by email ashanti@mglff.com
so she can send you more information.
We will gather informally at a private home on South Beach on Monday,
April 7th at 7pm. At this meeting you can specify the days and times you
are available as well as the languages you speak.
VOLUNTEERING WITH THE FESTIVAL
A Festival like this cannot run without the generous support of many individuals
who donate their time and hard work. Volunteers are needed to fill a variety
of positions before, during and after the Film Festival, including:
VOLUNTEER CORPS COORDINATION
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN
FILMMAKER HOSPITALITY
THEATRE FRONT-OF-HOUSE/USHERING
TICKET DISTRIBUTION
PHONE SUPPORT IN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES (RECEPTION)
CROWD CONTROL
SPECIAL EVENT SET-UP & BREAKDOWN
SPONSOR BRANDING & MERCHANDISING ASSISTANCE
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT
FUNDRAISING
SIGN UP NOW by calling 305-531-2117
MGLFF will have two volunteer training sessions hosted by the Miami Beach
Cinematheque at 512 Espanola Way
on South Beach.
The sessions will be on Wednesday evening, April 9th at 7 PM and on Saturday,
April 12 at noon.
You must attend one of these orientations in order to participate in the
10th annual Miami Gay & Lesbian Film
Festival as a volunteer.
To sign up for the 10th annual Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival as
a volunteer, please send your full name,
phone numbers (day & evening), preferred email address (our preferred
way to stay in touch with you) and the
area of the festival where you prefer to volunteer; Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
Send this information to volunteers@mglff.com
19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
Volunteer Position Descriptions
Friday, April 11, 2008
Gift Bag Assmebly
Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dress Code: Casual
Duties: Assemble VIP gift bags in preparation for the event. Includes
some moderate lifting, standing, and walking.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Shift 1: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Set-up
Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dress Code: Comfortable
Duties: Set-up volunteers complete a number of tasks related to the preparation
of the event on the day of. Possible tasks may include: moving/placing
of gift bags, last minute gift bag item stuffing, program book assembly,
auction set-up, bar set-up, etc.
Shift 2: 1:30 p.m.
Talent Escort
Shift: 1:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dress Code: Business Attire, Black Tie Optional
Duties: The talent escort is responsible for greeting talent and escorting
them though all parts of their time at the Media Awards including red
carpet, script changes, on stage role, dinner, after party and exit.
Shift 3: 2:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Attendee Ambassadors
Shift: 2:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dress Code: GLAAD GMA Polo, Black Pants/Skirt, Black Shoes
Duties: This shift represents a very important range of positions related
to the greeting and crowd flow of the guests as they arrive at the show.
Guest Check In
2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dress Code: GLAAD GMA Polo, Black Pants/Skirt, Black Shoes
Duties: Volunteers are asked check in guests, refer questions to the troubleshooting
table, and stay cool.
Silent Auction Teams A
Shift: 2:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dress Code: GLAAD GMA Polo, Black Pants/Skirt, Black Shoes
Duties: Volunteers are in charge of ensuring the smooth running of the
silent auction during the pre-event cocktail party. This includes table
and bid-sheet prep, checking bids, encouraging bids, pulling items when
bidding completes, and prepping for the silent auction checkout.
Shift 4: 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Silent Auction Teams B
Shift: 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Dress Code: GLAAD GMA Polo, Black Pants/Skirt, Black Shoes
Duties: Volunteers are in charge of ensuring the smooth running of the
silent auction during the pre-event cocktail party. This includes table
and bid-sheet prep, checking bids, encouraging bids, pulling items when
bidding completes, and prepping for the silent auction checkout.
Shift 5: 6:30 p.m.
Silent Auction Team C
Shift: 6:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Dress Code: GLAAD GMA Polo, Black Pants/Skirt, Black Shoes
Duties: Volunteers in this role manage the purchasing and check out of
our silent auction.
Do you want to VOLUNTEER for this event?
Contact: Andrew Sears
volunteers@glaad.org
Auditions 2008-2009 Concert Season
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 2 pm
University of Miami Fillmore Hall
For more informatin on scheduling an audition, please call 305-904-3736
or 786-380-4533 or email at walensteinmusic@hotmail.com
with your contact information, resume/biography, and your instrument.
High School, College & Professional musicians are welcome to audition.
We need the following instruments: all stings (especially viola); all
woodwinds; all brass; harp; and percussion.
Great musical opportunities:
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Great repertoire and orchestral training.
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Coaching with experienced professional musicians
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Lasting friendships!
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Has Ongoing Volunteer Orientation
Sessions
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood holds an ongoing volunteer orientation
session the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at its office, located
at 1650 Harrison St. The Center is currently seeking volunteers for its
galleries, theater and special events.
More than 30 volunteer positions are available, including concierge, teaching
and artist assistants, VIP attendants, ushers, and gallery monitors. Some
of these positions follow a schedule, while others are more flexible or
can be done from home.
Here’s your opportunity to be a part of the team who helps make the
Center one of only five major cultural institutions in Broward County
out of a total of 554 cultural non-profits.
For more information, please call (954) 921-3274.
Call to Artists
Art Expressions is looking for artists to show in the gallery and
for multiple events during the year. Artists interested in showing - NOW
is the time to contact us. Please contact Francisco at francisco@artexpressions.tk
or call the gallery, 954.527.7700
Call to Artists
"A Place Call Home"
Art Expressions is booking artists to show in the gallery and for
multiple events during the year. Artists interested in showing - NOW is
the time to contact us. To reserve space or for more information, Please
contact Francisco at francisco@artexpressions.tk
or call the gallery, 954.527.7700 to make appointment and show their work.
The Young Musicians’ Orchestra begins its Fourth Season
Calling all Young Instrumentalists
The Coral Gables Congregational Church (CGCC) Community Arts Program
Conservatory for the Arts begins the fourth season of its Young Musicians’
Orchestra (YMO) this month. A part of the Community Arts Program’s
award-winning after-school music programming, the Young Musicians’
Orchestra seeks all middle and high-school string players and woodwind,
brass, and percussion players through age 20, who are interested in joining
a rewarding musical journey that encompasses the wide variety of repertoire
and experience essential to the success of today’s musician. The
CGCC Community Arts Program Young Musicians’ Orchestra rehearses
on Thursday evenings through the generous donation of space within the
Ransom Everglades High School Lewis Family Rehearsal Hall (3575 Main Highway
in Coconut Grove). All interested middle to high-school string players
and brass, percussion, and woodwind players through age 20 are strongly
encouraged to audition for the Young Musicians’ Orchestra. For more
information and an audition, call (305) 448-7421, ext. 33 or email info@communityartsprogram.org
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Seeks Volunteers
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood seeks volunteers for its galleries,
theater and special events. Docents educate the general public about the
Center's fine arts exhibitions, educational programs, and special events.
They will receive training in art history, tour facilitation, and customer
service. Theater ushers, who also receive customer service training, assist
personnel at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center. Ushers seat
theatergoers, pass out programs and surveys, and perform other tasks as
needed. The Center's special events volunteers help out at openings and
fund-raisers.
For more information about exhibition interpreters or special events
volunteers, call (954) 921-3274. To receive more information about theater
volunteer opportunities, call (954) 924-8175.
Miami Art Lab is currently accepting submissions from contemporary
artists. Digital images on CD or hard copies are preferred. Please include
a bio or CV and any other info you would like reviewed to: Miami Art Lab,
ATTN Erik Lopez, 3117 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Hollywood, Florida City Hall
The City of Hollywood’s Artwork Selection Committee invites Florida
Artists to apply for participation in an ongoing series of exhibitions
at Hollywood City Hall.
WHEN: Ongoing
WHERE: City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, 33020
INFO: City Manager’s Office, (954) 921-3283 Or for applications,
write to: Artwork Selection Committee, City of Hollywood, Room 419, PO
Box 229045, Hollywood, Florida 33202
The White Street Healing Arts Center invites Keys artists to
submit their work as part of the monthly Walk on White exhibition. Present
your work in their beautiful space and enjoy the support of the visual
and healing arts communities while doing so. Please call 292 7222 for
more information and submission guidelines.
Artists and crafts people -- find out how to participate in the nightly
sunset celebration at Mallory Square in Key West by visiting www.sunsetcelebration.org
or calling 305-292-7700.
Artists are invited to submit work for the new Florida Keys permanent
collection of locally inspired art for the Leslie E. Tassell Medical Arts
Building at Mariners Hospital. Interested artists can write Joe Harris
at 97802 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 or visit www.fkcollection.org
for more information.
City of Key West Art in Public Places Board seeks artists &
jurors for public art projects. Artists may propose murals, ceramics,
sculptures, performance art, landscape architecture, or other work. Jurors
may be arts professionals without potential for financial gain. Jay Gewin,
AIPP Board, P.O. Box 1409, Key West, FL 33041, 305-809-3844, jgewin@keywestcity.com.
Call for volunteers
Palm Beach Dramaworks 561-514-4042
Historical Museum Seeks Miami Beach Artifacts
The Historical Museum of Southern Florida is seeking artifacts to be displayed
in its upcoming exhibition, Miami Beach: America’s Tropical Resort.
Opening June 23, the exhibition will tell the story of Miami Beach and
its transformation from a mangrove-covered sandbar in 1910 into a world-famous
tourist destination.
“We’re interested in objects significant to Miami Beach’s
early history, its movies, television and radio shows, transportation,
PR and advertising, hotel and architecture, entertainers and celebrities,
recreation and service industry workers. Our community's perspective on
Miami Beach's tourism history is central to this exhibition,” says
curator Dr. Joanne Hyppolite.
The museum seeks a wide range of artifacts, including early airline,
train and boat tickets, newspaper and magazine advertisements and articles,
travel brochures and posters, celebrity photographs, restaurant menus,
hotel staff uniforms and badges, hotel furnishings, home movies and television
commercials from 1910-1970.
Miami Beach-related artifacts may be donated or loaned to the museum.
Generous donations are tax deductible and help fulfill the museum’s
mission to preserve South Florida’s history. If you have items that
reflect stories and events related to the history of Miami Beach, please
call Dr. Joanne Hyppolite at 305.375.1492 or email researcher@historical-museum.org.
Southwest
Auditions for the Manatee Players’ production of THE WILL ROGERS
FOLLIES are June 8 & 9.
They are at the Manatee Players at 7 p.m. each evening. The Manatee Players
are located at 102 Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. Rick Kerby is
directing this great musical and Michael O’Dell, who was the musical
director for RAGTIME, is the musical director. Come prepared with a song
and dressed appropriately for the movement portion of the audition. Proper
footwear for dance is required. No sandals or flip flops, please.
THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES is a Tony Award-winning musical with a book
by Peter Stone, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and music by
Cy Coleman.
It focuses on the life and career of famed humorist and performer Will
Rogers, using as a backdrop the Ziegfeld Follies, which he often headlined,
and describes every episode in his life in the form of a big production
number. The Rogers character also performs rope tricks in between scenes.
The revue contains snippets of Rogers' famous homespun style of wisdom
and common sense and tries to convey the personality of this quintessentially
American figure whose most famous quote was "I never met a man I
didn't like."
The large cast includes actors, singers and dancers age 7 and up. Especially
needed are specialty acts including rope tricks, jugglers and dogs that
can perform tricks. The cast includes many showgirls who double as Will’s
sisters. If you have any questions on any of these points, please call
Rick Kerby at 941-748-0111.
Please note that by auditioning, you are obligating yourself to a considerable
rehearsal and performance process. Please be certain that you are willing
and able to make this commitment.
Audition Dates for 2008-2009 Season
You asked for them, so here they are:
Will Rogers Follies-June 8 & 9
Performances August 21-September 7
Steel Magnolias-Aug. 3 & 4
Performances September 25-October 12
Hank Williams: Lost Highway-Sept. 14 & 15
Performances October 30-November 16
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory-Oct. 5 & 6
Performances December 4-21
The Music Man-Nov. 2 & 3
Performances January 8-February 1
Damn Yankees-Dec. 7 & 8
Performances February 19-March 15
Smokey Joe's Cafe-Jan. 25 & 26
Performances April 9-26
La Cage aux Folles-March 8 & 9
Performances May14-31
Manatee Players | 102 Old Main Street | Bradenton | FL | 34205
FGCU’s Renaissance Academy Seeks New Instructors; Volunteer
Committee Members
The Renaissance Academy at Florida Gulf Coast University seeks instructors
to teach courses in its lifelong learning program for fall 2008 and winter/spring
2009 academic terms at any of the Renaissance Academy’s 15 locations
throughout Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties. The Academy is also seeking
volunteers for curriculum planning committees to assist with future program
planning and growth.
Instructors will offer single lectures and/or short courses in art,
business, computer instruction, ecology, environment, government, history,
law, life enrichment, literature, music, philosophy, psychology, religion,
science, sociology, medicine and U.S. and world affairs. There are no
advanced degree requirements for instructors. The pay is $75 per lecture.
Lectures are offered Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Each lecture is usually one hour long, with additional time allotted for
question and answer sessions.
The Renaissance Academy is the University’s and region’s
premier lifelong learning program for adults, seniors and retirees. It
is based on the premise that learning should never cease, that keeping
the mind intellectually, creatively and culturally active fundamentally
enriches and invigorates lives. Single lectures, short courses, day trips,
computer classes, film series, life enrichment, and travel abroad are
some of the programs offered at the Renaissance Academy. There are no
exams or grades, just learning for the joy of learning with friends, neighbors
and peers.
For more information contact John Guerra, director of Continuing Education
and The Renaissance Academy at (239) 434-4838 or jguerra@fgcu.edu.
Call for Quotations
Embracing Our Differences will be returning to Sarasota's bayfront in
April 2008. Since 2004, the exhibit has been viewed by more than 400,000
people. We invite you to participate in creating a society which is more
inclusive for all. Please consider becoming a part of this enlightening
project by submitting an inspirational quote expressing your thoughts
and ideas about "embracing our differences."
Audition Update
Please make a note of the following musical audition dates, times
and places:
Ragtime March 2 & 3 at 7pm
Manatee Players hold auditions for the musical RAGTIME
Auditions for RAGTIME are coming up on March 2 & 3! They are at
the Manatee Players, 102 Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton, at 7 p.m.
each evening. Performance dates are May 8-25. Rick Kerby is directing
this great musical and Michael O’Dell is the musical director. Come
prepared with a song and dressed appropriately for the movement portion
of the audition. Proper footwear for dance is required. No sandals or
flip flops, please. Please note that by auditioning, you are obligating
yourself to a considerable rehearsal and performance process. Please be
certain that you are willing and able to make this commitment.
Ragtime is a story about life in America at the beginning of the 20th
century. The show illustrates poignant issues of the day - from immigration,
racism and politics to industrialization and social upheaval. Historical
figures intermingal with fictional characters. The show focuses on three
families - one upper-middle class, white Anglo-Saxon Protestant, once
socialist immigrant Jewish and one Harlem Black - whose intersecting lives
are influenced by the Ragtime era's social challenges.
Questions should be directed to Rick Kerby at 941-748-0111.
Further questions should be directed to Rick Kerby at 748-0111.
Artist applications for 2008-2009 can be obtained online at www.fwcs.org,
or by calling (941) 953-4252. Applications should include a biography,
statement and photographs of the work, and be addressed to Harmony Gallery
at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota,
Florida, 34236.
Harmony Gallery Feature Artists
Artist applications for 2007-2008 can be obtained online at www.fwcs.org,
or by calling (941) 953-4252. Applications should include a biography,
statement and photographs of the work, and be addressed to Harmony Gallery
at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota,
Florida, 34236.
Volunteers needed
The Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra is seeking volunteers
for long-term as well as seasonal volunteers. There are two immediate
positions available: Director of Public Relations and Director of Development
and Fundraising. Seasonal volunteers of every nature are requested as
well. Information: 778-1716.
Art scholarships
ArtCenter Manatee currently has two art scholarships available for adults
interested in watercolor and other mediums. The Florida Suncoast Watercolor
Society sponsors a scholarship for persons ages 18 or older for watercolor
classes. Also available is the Nancy Schaefer Scholarship Fund for Adults,
which offer instruction in drawing, pastel, watercolor or pottery. Cost
of initial supplies are included in both scholarships. Information: 746-2862.
Other
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The 2009 edition of Songwriter's Market is accepting pitch submissions
for articles geared toward the music industry. Articles will help aspiring
songwriters achieve their goals of getting their songs heard by artists,
agents and publishers in the music field. Especially wanted are "Insider
Information" articles that take the reader into the process of submitting
demos to music companies, with comments from decision-makers. Articles
should be 1,500-2,500 words. Pays on acceptance. Pitches only to Greg
Hatfield, editor, at greg.hatfield@fwpubs.com.
16th Annual Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Awards
Win $3,000 in cash
Gain national exposure for your book
Catch the attention of prospective editors and publishers
Writer's Digest is searching for the best self-published books of the
past few years. Whether you're a professional writer, part-time freelancer,
or a self-starting student, here's your chance to enter the only competition
exclusively for self-published books.
THE CATEGORIES:
Mainstream/Literary Fiction
Genre Fiction
Nonfiction
Inspirational (Spiritual, New Age)
Life Stories (Biographies, Autobiographies, Family Histories, Memoirs)
Children's Picture books
Middle-Grade/Young Adult books
Reference Books (Directories, Encyclopedias, Guide Books)
Poetry
ENTRY DEADLINE: May 1, 2008
77th Annual Writer's Digest WRITING COMPETITION COLLECTION
Sponsored by Outskirts Press
Reserve your copy of the 77th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition
Collection. The Grand Prize manuscript, the First Place manuscript in
each category, and the names of the top 100 winners in each category will
be printed in a special competition collection, published by Outskirts
Press.
Submit your manuscript for a chance to win a trip for you and a guest
to New York, where you'll spend three days and two nights in the publishing
capital of the world. While you're there, a Writer's Digest editor will
escort you to share your work with four editors or agents. Plus, you'll
receive a free Diamond Publishing Package from Outskirts Press.
Compete to Win in 10 Categories:
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Inspirational Writing (Spiritual/Religious)
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Memoirs/Personal Essay
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Magazine Feature Article
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Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.)
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Mainstream/Literary Short Story
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Rhyming Poetry
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Non-rhyming Poetry
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Stage Play
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Television/Movie Script
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Children's/Young Adult Fiction
The deadline to enter is May 15, 2008.
100
People: A World Portrait - Global Art Project
Teachers who wish to participate in 100 People: a World Portrait, are
invited to use it as a class project. The framework is simple: contribute
to our world portrait by asking students to celebrate someone in your
community through photography and writing and share information about
your part of the world. The assignment is to nominate and photograph an
individual who has inspired the student, someone who is a citizen of the
country in which they live. The photograph should be accompanied by a
written description of their age, gender, nationality, religion and language,
and to tell us what they have done that has inspired the nomination for
the 100 People project.
The Paul Butterfield Fund and Society (PBFS) is currently working
on a newsletter in support of all genres of art. There will be a section
dedicated to projects in need of support. This is an excellent opportunity
to network or promote your creative endeavors. The publication will be
edited and published by the esteemed Victor Forbes editor, writer and
publisher of the award winning internationally distributed "Fine
Art" magazine. Articles promoting your endeavors, words on Paul Butterfield
and/or articles on any art related topic are welcome. There is no charge
for submissions or inclusion of articles accepted. Interested individuals
or groups can contact Salli Squitieri at butterfieldsociety@yahoo.com
or butterfieldsociety@hotmail.com.
Visit the web site at http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/butterfieldsociety.
Call to Artists
Submit your Painting Help raise Awareness on Human Rights
Submission Guidelines:
Read the universal declaration of Human Rights
Submit your painting with a short artist statement including...
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The Human Right this painting was inspired by
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Artwork medium
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Your name and website or e-mail address applicable
Post it to forum at
http://groups.myspace.com/paintersforhumanrights, or send directly
via e-mail
Images without an artist statement,name and what Human Right inspired
it will not be accepted.
Digital image of your painting should be a jpg 72 dpi, 800 pixels
in it's largest dimension
Copyright will be fully respected and added to each image. Inappropriate
content that does not support Human Rights, or implies a violation
of one or more of these rights will not be accepted.
Upon receipt of sufficient submissions, the best paintings on each Human
Right will be selected and posted and promoted in an online Art Gallery
dedicated to Arts and Human Rights. The website is currently being created,
it's address is www.paintersforhumanrights.org
Last Revised:
July 31, 2007
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