Call to Artists
PORTLAND OPEN STUDIOS
Deadline March 15, 2009
Metro Portland Artists wanted in all media to open their studios to the public on October 10 & 11 for studios east of the Willamette River and October 17 & 18 for westside studios.  Artists may choose to be open both weekends.  There are many advantages to being a Portland Open Studios artist. It is an opportunity for artists to show their art processes, sell their artwork, build an audience and communicate with the public. Artists who are selected for the event by a panel of three art professionals in a blind jury will have an image of their artwork published in the Tour Guide and on the web.
Special Scholarship Opportunity for artists between 20 and 30 years old: Kimberly Gales Emerging Artists Scholarship to Portland Open Studios. The recipient will have all fees waived and receive a $100 stipend.
Information, directions and the online application at http://www.portlandopenstudios.com. Application available online January 15, 2009.
Deadline for artist’s application and scholarship both: 3/15/09.

Franconia Sculpture Park is now accepting sculpture/installation proposals or the year 2009. Opportunities include:
+ FSP/Jerome Artist Fellowship
+ Earthwork Amphitheater
+ Earthwork Gathering Place

Franconia Sculpture Park has created these opportunities for artists to create new work in residency.  Sculpture, site-specific, multi-media, and installation are considered. Artists may be in residence at FSP from 3 weeks to 3 months, whatever it takes to pull off an ambitious new project. Five to seven artists or artist teams will be invited to come and create new work in a public outdoor setting.  To view full details for all of these opportunities, eligibility requirements, and application procedures,click [http://www.franconia.org/callforart.html] here. Postmark deadline for all opportunities is February 7, 2009. 

http://www.franconia.org     

29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia, MN 55074 +  651-257-6668

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A local elementary school is having an art fair in Feb. in case you know
any students/instructors who would like to demonstrate their artistic
skills in painting, sculpture, calligraphy, drawing or other mediums.
This is a great opportunity to promote OCAC’s classes, summer camps and
community connections, so please contact Stacie Smith-Blosser if you are
interested in participating in some way. Thank you!

Stacie Smith-Blosser: 503-644-7273 (home)
Art Demo/Activity Table Coordinator
Sexton Mnt Elementary Art Fair

One of the most innovative inventor groups in the country will be hosting it’s Third Annual Inventors Showcase On May 30th, 2009 at the World Trade Center in downtown Portland .  MIPO, The Micro-enterprise Inventor’s Program of Oregon, would like to invite you, your students, and anyone you know within your organization to participate.  At MIPO we work with inventors everyday - and what we see is people who recognize a problem or a challenge, and create solutions.  We believe that innovation, problem solving and overcoming challenges are innate and fundamental core competencies for every inventor.  With our showcase, we offer all inventors, with all levels of experience, to join together and show us what you’ve got!

The theme for the 2009 Showcase is “Innovation Begins At Home.“ this year and will be awarding prizes in several categories! 

·      “In the Kitchen” for all the women out there who create solutions “What’s cooking in your Kitchen??“

·      “In the Garage” for all the men out there who find answers to problems—Waffle Iron, anyone?

·      “In the Playroom” for all the kids and teens under age 18 who are already inventing

·      “In the Greenhouse” for all of you who are focused on sustainability, environmental and energy issues, and all things green!!

We understand that not all women spend their days in the kitchen, and that not all men enjoy tools! We simply want to encourage everyone to participate and by creating categories, we are better able to serve a larger population, and—give away more prizes!!  The event will feature a “Best Oregon Invention” contest, which will be voted on during the event by the general public and attendees.  Prizes awarded will be designed to help the winners move further ahead in developing their inventions, including an often sought- after financial component!  The event is open to the public and will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will include many opportunities to provide resources and opportunities including:

·      Workshops & speakers for both emerging and established inventors, including topics such as licensing, marketing, intellectual property & funding such as:

o     “I Have an Idea, Now What?“ - Getting your idea off the ground

o     “Marketing to Retailers” – Getting your product into retail chains

o     So You Think You Can License!“ - Working through Inventor’s Dilemmas

o     “Funding Your Project?“ - Finding money for your invention

o     “Intellectual Property Protection Strategy” - Exploring pros/cons types of IP protection

·Experts in the fields of patent law, licensing, manufacturing, prototype design and funding will also gather at to exchange ideas and resources.  We are expecting several hundred people to attend the event and since it will only last one day,  do not miss this great opportunity!  To get involved, get more information, or to sign up for the showcase, please visit us online at http://www.mipooregon.org. 

Sincerely,

Kedma Ough, MBA Business Director                                                   Tina Wyszynski, MIPO Coordinator

E-mail:                                                          

Website: http://www.mipooregon.org                                                            Website: http://www.mipooregon.org

Tel.: 503-998-9560                                                                       Tel.: 503-998-9560  

The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center creative arts residencies are deisgned to give composers, novelists, playwrights, poets, video/filmmakers, and visual artists time for disciplined work, individual reflection, and collegial engagement free of the usual interruptions of professional and personal life.

Located on a peninsula adjacent to Lake Como, two hours north of Milan, the Bellagio Center typically offers one-month stays for no more than three to five creative artists at a time. The foundation seeks applicants from any country in the world who are able to demonstrate a history of significant achievement in their respective artistic disciplines. Individuals from developing countries and young artists with significant accomplishments — exhibitions, publications, performances — are particularly encouraged to apply. Decisions are based on the quality of the proposed project, the ability of the applicant to articulate the project’s purpose and goals, the professional qualifications and achievements of the applicant, and the suitability and value of the center for the proposed activity. Spouses/life partners may accompany the resident, or may apply for a concurrent residency. The center also offers collaborative residencies for two to four persons working on the same project.

Residencies are typically four weeks long; however, shorter periods may be available. Room and board are provided without charge to all residents and their spouses/partners. Residents and spouses/partners must pay for their own airfare and local transportation to/from Bellagio. Assistance with round-trip economy airfare between the home country and Milan is available on a financial-needs basis to qualifying residents and their spouses/partners from developing countries.

The February 11, 2009, deadline is for a possible residency occurring between mid-August through November 26, 2009.

For detailed program information, visit the Rockefeller Foundation Web site: http://www.rockfound.org  (Contact: Link to Complete RFP)