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ARTIST
OPPORTUNITIES CALENDAR
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See ART EVENTS CALENDAR for Art Exhibits, Concerts, Theatre, Studio Tours, Live Music, Art Walks, etc.
DATED
- AUDITIONS/CALL FOR ENTRIES/CONTESTS/WANTED
REGIONAL ARTIST PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM: Alternate disciplines every year. Visual Artists and Filmmakers are eligible to apply for the upcoming 2010 deadline. Performing artists and writers will be eligible to apply for the 2011 deadline. Visit our GRANTS & FUNDING page for more information and links to applications!
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS: The North Carolina Arts Council seeks to commission artists for two park-sited public art projects, each of which will become a centerpiece of cultural tourism trails celebrating the state’s rich history, creative heritage and contemporary artistic practices. The first public art project is for North Carolina’s African American Music Trail at
All-America City Park in Kinston. The second is for North Carolina’s Historic Happy Valley Byway on the Yadkin River Greenway Trail in Patterson. Applicant artists must be U.S. citizens or legal residents aged 18 years or older. Artists may apply to both RFQs, but they must submit two separate application packages. Deadline: September 7. Details: www.ncarts.org/projectspecs or contact Katherine Reynolds at katherine.reynolds@ncdcr.gov or (919) 807-6505.
BLACK WALNUT FESTIVAL: The Town of Bethania and Historic Bethania Visitor Center invite artists to participate in a festival of traditional arts, crafts & music celebrating Bethania's culture, history and landscape on Saturday, September 25 from 10-4 pm. CLICK HERE to download registration form.
CALL FOR VISUAL ARTISTS: Mooresville Artist Guild will host their annual Artoberfest at The Visual Art Depot, 103 W. Center Ave, Mooresville. The judged show, which offers cash awards & ribbons, is open to all area artists. Entry take-in Sept. 25-26. Details: www.magart.org or 704-663-6661.
CALL FOR CHAMBER MUSIC PROPOSALS: The Raleigh Chamber Music Guild and the North Carolina Museum of Art invite proposals for the 2011-12 acclaimed chamber music concert series featuring North Carolina-based ensembles in programs reflecting exhibitions or the permanent collection at the Museum. CLICK HERE for guidelines & application. CLICK HERE for schedule of special exhibitions. For info about the permanent collection, visit www.ncartmuseum.org. All instrumental & vocal combinations from groups across the state are encouraged along with other genres that can be classified as "chamber music." Application deadline: October 15.
DURHAM FILM FESTIVAL: The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is accepting submissions for the 14th annual festival to be held Thursday, April 14, through Sunday, April 17, 2011, in Durham. Short and feature documentaries completed after Jan. 1, 2009, are eligible for consideration. Entry fee applies awarded to an unfinished or work-in-progress documentary from an emerging filmmaker. Deadline: October 15 (regular), November 30 (final)
Details: http://www.fullframefest.org/submit.php
DATED
- CLASSES/CONFERENCES/MEETINGS/PROGRAMS/WORKSHOPS
AMY QUEEN PLEIN AIR WORKSHOPS: Sep 8 & 9, Sep 15 & 16, Sep 22 & 23, Sep 29 & 30. Details/Reservations: 704-878-2250 or www.amyqueenportraits.com A mini-workshop on September 4, from 8-2, will kick off the Plein Air Weekend sponsored by the Mooresville Artist Guild.
ArtNOW POTTERY WORKSHOP: sponsored by the Lake Norman Art League and the Blumenthal Foundation's Wildacres Retreat, October 4-8, 4 nights, 3 full days of instruction. Pottery retreat with Scott Cummins, local artist from Statesville. Wildacres is located in Little Switzerland, NC, near Penland School of Crafts and just off of The Blue Ridge Parkway. Throwing, altering focus and a Raku firing the last day. Open to all - beginners to advanced. 3 full days of instruction with 24 hour studio access, 4 night stay, 11 meals included with your participation. Limited space. $425 includes all fees, except for clay. Details: www.ArtNOWworkshop.com or (704) 654-2523 or email info@artviewstudio.com.
DEE BEARD PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP: Wed-Sat, October 6-9, 10am-4pm, South Iredell Senior Center, Charles Mack Citizens Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville. A 4-day workshop for adult intermediate and experienced artists. Sponsored by Mooresville Artist Guild. Details: MAGart.org or 704-663-6661
ONGOING
- CLASSES/MEETINGS/PROGRAMS/WORKSHOPS/WANTED
ARTISTS
GUILD OF STATESVILLE - www.statesvilleart.org
- FREE instructional programs the third Thursday of each
month (except July and August) as part of monthly meetings. Programs and
demonstrations held at Signal Gallery, Signal Hill Mall, E. Broad St., Statesville. Details: 704-872-5389.
COOK SHACK, Union Grove - uniongrovemusic.site.voila.fr
- Saturday Morning Jam, 8 am - 2 pm, free jam featuring all sorts of local musicians. Play, sing or listen.
HIDDENITE
CENTER, Hiddenite - www.hiddenitecenter.com
- Classes &
workshops in Oil, Pottery, Children's Art, Dance, Quilting
IREDELL
ARTS COUNCIL
- Beginners
Guitar Group Lessons, 5:00 pm Tuesdays, Iredell Arts Council offices, corner
of Court St. & S. Meeting St , Statesville. $10 per lesson. Details/Registration:
Veda Bafford (704) 872-1516.
- Computer/Internet/Photocopying available for artist's use. Call 704-873-6100 to make arrangements.
IREDELL
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB - www.iredellphotoclub.com
- Field trips, workshops & speakers at meetings
held the second and fourth Mondays of each month at MCC's continuing education center campus on W. Front Street, Statesville.
IRISH SESSION
- Jam Sessions, 7:30-9:00 pm, 2nd & 4th Thursdays (Irish music), 3rd Thursdays (Scottish music), in front of Penney's, Signal Hill Mall, E. Broad Street, Statesville. Featuring local, regional & even occasional international musicians. Play, sing or listen. Details: vbusiness@roadrunner.com
LAKE
NORMAN ORCHESTRA - www.lknorchestra.org
- Musicians Wanted for Lake Norman Orchestra. Rehearsals
at 7-8:30 PM, Mondays at Peninsula Baptist Church, 687 Brawley School Road, Mooresville.
Details: 704-662-9421.
MITCHELL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE - www.mitchellcc.edu
- Classes in
Fine Art
- Continuing
Education Classes in arts, crafts and music (including Community Band, Community
Chorus & Inspirational Choir)
MOORESVILLE
ARTIST GUILD - www.mooresvilleartistguild.com
- FREE demonstrations,
lectures, presentations the third Tuesday of each month at the Depot Fine
Arts Gallery, 103 W Center Ave, Mooresville. Details: 704-663-6661, e-mail magartists@juno.com,
or www.mooresvilleartistguild.com
- FREE
open studio, Wednesdays 1-4 PM, no instruction, just
work in medium of your choice in company of other artists, Details: 704-663-6661
during open studio hours
- Photography
Club meetings - third Wednesdays, 7:15 PM, Depot Fine Arts Gallery, 103 W.
Center Ave, Mooresville.
- Wide
variety of classes and workshops taught by award-winning art instructors in
watercolor, pastel, oil, acrylic, pencil and more for both youth and adult artists.
All classes held at the Depot Fine Arts Gallery, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville,
unless otherwise noted. Details: 704-663-6661 or www.mooresvilleartistguild.com
- Children's
Art Class Scholarships available year round for Iredell County children who
cannot afford fees and supplies. Applications available at www.mooresvilleartistguild.com
or Depot Fine Arts Gallery, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville
- Instructors
Wanted - looking for qualified people interested in teaching art classes for
children or adults. Details: 704-896-9803
NC
ARTS COUNCIL - www.ncarts.org/mailform.cfm
- FREE artist
listing serving arts organizations, artists and the general public. Information
used to maintain website, mailing list, grantee information and to contact artists
about upcoming events, opportunities and news.
STATESVILLE REWRITERS
- Writers' group organized in 2006 to encourage literacy and adult writers of all genres and levels of expertise to improve and publish. Meet Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. at Broad Street United Methodist Church, Statesville. Details: 704-876-3067 or email mn.keck@hotmail.com
STATESVILLE STITCH 'N' SIP FIBER ARTS GROUP
- Fiber Artists group of knitters, crocheters, spinners and fiber arts crafters. Meet Tuesdays, 6:30 pm at Starbucks, 1501 E. Broad St., Statesville. Details: 704-450-9972 or email greenergrass@mac.com
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Disclaimer
The Iredell Arts Council Art Opportunities Calendar is provided as a community service to Iredell citizens and community organizations. Although the calendar is moderated for posting acceptable events, the Iredell Arts Council does not endorse nor verify information included. And, because changes sometimes occur without our knowledge, we cannot be held liable in the event of errors or omissions in listings. The use of names of private companies in the listing is for information purposes only and does not imply endorsement.
If an entry includes a link to a web site, the Iredell Arts Council does not control the content or operation of that web site. The Iredell Arts Council guarantees neither the authenticity, accuracy, appropriateness nor security of the link, web site or content linked thereto. The Iredell Arts Council urges you to exercise caution when accessing any unfamiliar web site.
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