thelmasmith

The Academy of American Poets: http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/61
Andy Warhol Foundation: http://www.warholfoundation.org/ for details.
Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation: http://www.gottliebfoundation.org/individual_support_grants_(cont%27d).htm
The Banff Centre: http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/grants/
Black Rock Arts Foundation: http://www.blackrockarts.org/grants
Craft Emergency Relief Fund: http://craftemergency.org/
The Freedom to Create Prize: http://www.freedomtocreateprize.com/Entry.asp
Fullbright Scholar Program: http://www.iie.org/cies/
Guggenheim Fellowships: http://www.gf.org/
Johnson and Johnson Grants: http://thesah.org/template/page.cfm?page_id=15
Marie Walsh Sharpe Foundation: http://www.sharpeartfdn.org/
Nathan Cummings Foundation: http://www.nathancummings.net/programs/index.html
National Education Association Foundation: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/finearts.htm
Puffin Foundation: http://www.puffinfoundation.org/grants/prospectiveapplicant.html
Templeton Foundation: http://www.templeton.org/prizes/the_purpose_prize/
Seeds of Tolerance: http://www.seedsoftolerance.org/initiative-artsculture.html
Service-Works Foundation: http://josh-greene.com/serviceworks/

Not one of the hotlinks appears to have transferred.  I think you will have to google.

Arts Funding, Programming and Performance Opportunities:  Take the time to review this list.  Deadlines vary.
Ringing Rocks Foundation Offers Support to Conserve Cultural and Healing Practices of Indigenous People
Cintas Foundation Announces Opening of Fellowship Competition for Artists of Cuban Lineage
National Film Preservation Foundation Offers Grants to Preserve Avant-Garde Films)First Nations

Composer Initiative Invites Applications for Common Ground Grant Program
Open Society Institute Seeks Proposals for Documentary Photography Distribution Grants
ICMA Offers Public Library Innovation Grants
National Endowment for the Humanities Offers Small Grants to Libraries to Host Lincoln Exhibit
Music Matters Announces Music Education Grant Guidelines
Multi-Arts Production Fund Offers Support for New Work in Performing Arts
Big Read Offers Support for Community Reading Projects
National Museum of the American Indian Invites Applications for Indigenous Contemporary Arts Program
Blakemore Foundation Offers Support for Asian Language Study and Fine Arts Programs
Sundance Institute Accepting Entries for Documentary Fund
ASCAP Foundation Invites Entries for Young Jazz Composer Awards
NAMM Foundation Offers Funding for Music Making and Research
Nominations Invited for Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award
Harry Ransom Center Seeks Applications for Research Fellowships in the Humanities
Community Leaders Invited to Apply for Preserve America Community Designation
Guitar Center Music Foundation Offers Support for Music Instruction
Princess Grace Foundation-USA Announces Availability of Applications for 2008 Awards in Theater, Playwriting, Dance, Choreography, and Film
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation’s Arts Program Announces National Projects Fund
American Councils for International Education Offers Support for Policy Relevant Research
Meet The Composer Accepting Applications for Creative Connections
Theatre Communications Group Announces Deadlines for Career Development Programs for Theater Directors and Designers
Bush Foundation Announces Artist Fellows Program
Surdna Foundation Announces Request for Proposals for Creative Writing Residencies for Teens

New England Foundation for the Arts: National Native Artist Exchange, a program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, provides travel grants for Native artists residing in any of the 50 United States to visit different regions of the country so that they may exchange artistic knowledge and skills to teach, learn, and collaborate in traditional and/or contemporary Native art forms. Travel grants of up to $1,500 will be awarded based on budgets appropriate to the scope of travel. Requests must be received no later than two calendar months prior to the departure date of the proposed trip. Visit the website listed above to review the program guidelines. Travel Grants for Native Artists up to $1,500 www.nefa.org/grantprog/nativearts/nativeartistexchange.html

I’ve been more than a bit of a lurker this year.  My best wishes for all; may every good thing come to you in the new year.

This quote is from wordsmith.org

I subscribe to their service.  Today’s quote is a good indication of the quality of the small, quickly read, bits of information.

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy? -Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948)

A wonderful new year for all.  thelmasmith

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~ Manos Gallery~
Tubac Arizona Winter Invitational
Open to all media

Feb 28 – March 15   2009
Contact Person: Mary Helen Watson 520-398 8144 manosgallery@msn.com
website manosgallery.com

Juror:  Michaelin Otis LWS, TNWS, NPWS avalonarts.com

CALENDAR: Please keep this Prospectus for reference until the show closes.

ENTRIES and Fees MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN Nov 30, 2008.

Deadline for emailing entry images (digital) Nov 30, 2008

Acceptance notices will be sent out by Dec 15, 2008

Opening Reception: Feb 28  2009— 2 to 4 PM

Last Day of Show: Sunday, March 16  2009

Return of Unsold Work: Monday, March 17, 2009— Prepaid shipping labels required or d

All work must be original, created within the last 2 years and not shown previously in
a juried show in Tubac or surrounding area, including Tucson and Phoenix. Frames can be metal or wood. Wood frames must be simple, classic, and 2 1/3” or less in width. Manos reserves the right to refuse anything too ornate. Plexiglas is required if needed. Mat color should be white or off-white. Colored liner mat (fillet) is OK.  No frame larger than 42” on either side.
All artwork must be for sale.

IDENTIFICATION LABELS: Face back of artwork & place in lower left hand corner. Be sure the information on Entry #1 is identical to that on the Title #1 entry form and that
Entry #2 and Title #2 match also. We suggest you photocopy these in order to keep your
prospectus information intact.

Entry #1                                                                    Entry #2

Artist _____________________________ Artist ______________________________

Title ______________________________ Title ______________________________

Medium ___________________________ Medium_____________________________

Size ________ Price ___________ Size __________Price __________

Presentation:  Work will be rejected from the jury process: any artwork not presented
in a professional manner, appropriate for exhibiting  or not accurately represented by slide or image. Frame carefully, making sure frames are in pristine condition with tight corners and wire that is fastened about 1/3 the height down and has 2 to 3-inch flexibility. Mats must be clean and well cut. Plexi should be damage free and have no foreign matter (i.e.. pet hair, bugs, etc.) underneath. If this sounds daunting, please consult a professional framer.  Manos requests that each entry have a brief bio fastened securely to the back.

Entry Fee: Non-refundable $35 for the first entry and $20 for the second entry, with a maximum of 2 entries for $55 due with entry. Entries postmarked no later than Nov 30 2008. Mail to

MH Watson

747 Via Vanilla

Rio Rico, AZ 85748

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO Manos.
Shipping instructions sent with acceptance card.

Bios: e-Mail a 1-page bio to manosgallery@msn.com.

Juror: The Juror of Selection and Awards will be: Michaelin Otis of Green Valley, AZ.
Check her website at avalonartsgallery.com

Commissions and Awards: A 40% commission from each sale will go to Manos
Please price your paintings accordingly. Cash awards will be given including
the $500 Best of Show  Jurors Recognition $100 and 3 $50 Awards of Merit.

Sales and Shipping Procedure: Sales will be handled by the Manos Staff. Payment for sales to artists will be made by April 1.  All shipping of sold work will be handled by Manos Gallery.

Security and Gallery Features: The gallery carries insurance on these paintings (up to
$150,000 collectively) during the time they are in the gallery. Humidity, temperature, and
lighting are carefully controlled to assure paintings are protected and displayed in the best
professional manner.

Opening Reception and Show Specifics:
Saturday, Feb 28 2009, 2 to 4 PM is our opening reception.
Awards will be presented at that time.
The show will remain open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Subject Matter: Open

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Watercolor Invitational ENTRY FORM

Mail to Manos   747 via Vanilla   Rio Rico AZ, Arizona, 85648,
Postmarked no later than Nov 30, 2008. Include a check payable to Manos for $35 for one entry or $55 for two entries. Photocopies are acceptable if you do not want to lose the
Information on the back of the form.

Artist (print)

______________________________(Sign*)_______________________________

*I confirm that the work submitted is my own unique, original creation. It is not copied or
derived, in whole or in major significant part, from the work of another artist and/or photographer without his/her written permission. I also understand that, although all possible care will be afforded each entry, Manos Gallery will not assume responsibility for damage or loss.

Address ______________________________________________________Zip _______

Phone _______________________ Email _____________________________________

TITLE#1_____________________________________ Frame Size _________________

Medium _______________________________________Price _____________________

TITLE #2 _____________________________________Frame Size ________________

Medium _______________________________________ Price ____________________

Brunswick Building Gallery

233 West Railroad Street

Missoula, Montana  59802

new oil stick paintings

Nancy N.Erickson

Four Day Exhibit 2008

Opening:  Thursday, October 2, 5 – 8 pm

                       First Friday, October 3, 1 – 8 pm

                         Saturday, October 4, 11am – 5 pm

                                Monday, October 6, close, 11am – 5pm

                              exhibition will be removed after 5pm

OK, First things first:  Nancy Erickson is one of my heroes.  She has subtly influenced my work for at least ten years.  Click on the image for a larger format.  If you are any where near Missoula, please, go visit the exhibition in my stead; send me thought images through the ozone.

Second:  I believe the address above to be a gallery I visited in Missoula in the mid nineties.  It was filled with art quilts before we were really thinking about them.  The trust of the exhibition  made white cotton gloves available in the absence of human monitors.

Third; What seems like a red herring.  Planet.textilethreads.com provides all sorts of international artists and calls to artists.  I underwrite this site as part of my contributions to my artistic community.

Fourth:  My web master and I have never bluntly or openly asked for voluntary donations to subsidize the continuing stream of information of this site.  I think it is time for each reader to contribute what they can.

Please visit my website and scroll down to the paypal button.  It is grouped with the purchase of the European Edition of Changing the World One Thread at a Time.  You need not purchase the catalog.  You have full decision making power in the amount you wish to donate.

Fifth:  If there is some wonderful philanthropist out there in the audience, I would love to own another of Nancy Erickson’s works.  I have a fondness for her polar bears.  thank you, thelma

Art Administration Positions (2) The College of Fine Arts at The University of Arizona, Tucson, seeks applications for two administrative positions. Director, School of Media Arts Director, Director School of Theatre Arts For further details and to apply, please reference job #39506 and job #41011, respectively at www.uacareertrack.com  Applicant review begins September 1 and continues until position is filled. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA – M/W/D/V Employer.

The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona seeks a bilingual/bicultural Community Philanthropy Associate to carry out Ford Foundation grant activities focused on under-served minority artists. Responsibilities include coalition building, fundraising, donor relations, grantmaking, and event planning. Prev. exp. (3+ yrs), a college degree, and knowledge of the arts/cultural sector and issues facing minority artists in southern Arizona a plus. Send cover letter, resume, and three references to hr@cfsoaz.org or: HR, CFSA, 2250 East Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719. For a complete job description go to www.cfsoaz.org

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is calling for papers for the second annual national Community Arts Convening and Research Project. The convening, to held at California State University Monterey Bay in the spring 2009.will provide a platform for college and university faculty and students, community-based practitioners and community leaders and members. For full details, see the MICA site. www.communityarts.net/apinews/archivefiles/2008/09/rfp_community_a.php (1)

The League of United Latin American Citizens, Council 1057 is proud to announce the 3rd Annual LULAC Latino Arts Awards dedicated to the memory of Albert Soto for his work in arts advocacy and in promoting opportunities for Latino artists.   Nominations will be accepted in several categories via a one-page narrative as to why the nominee should be recognized, signed by the nominator.  Nominations are due no later than Friday, October 24, 2008 by mail (postmarked) to P.O. Box 2443, Tucson, AZ  85702 or by email (subject line: LULAC Arts Awards) to azhighway@cox.net.  The LULAC Latino Arts Awards are sponsored by Amigos de Pima, LULAC Council 1057, Henry Oyama, Councilman Steve Leal, Martha McGrath, and Richard Fimbres-Pima College Board of Governors benefiting the Hispanic Student Endowment Fund of the Pima Community College Foundation.

As a post script to this listing, Albert Soto is remembered by all sorts of people.  He was a thoughtful, kind, and perceptive man.  I owe much of my work as an artist to his mentorship.

While this is a local event and may not be appropriate for extra regional applications, it is an example of the societal and cultural aspects of Tucson, Arizona.