Opportunities for Artists
Summer 2010
Fine Artists: Grumbacher paint seeking accomplished artists to teach two-hour workshops all over US and Canada demonstrating still life, landscape, seascape and floral in acrylics. Flexible scheduling. Email Jeff Barry for details.
2D + 3D Artists: Central Islip Public Library seeking original and contemporary artwork for Art Galleria in main lobby entrance. Two 3'x3' lighted cubes and 10'x4' wall display. Ongoing; submit photographs of recent work and biography to Galleria.cisp@gmail.com or mail to Library Galleria Committee, 33 Hawthorne Ave., Central Islip, NY 11722.
Artists: East End Arts Council invites artists to submit mixed media work for Collage Show, July 23 to August 27 in Arts Council's Riverhead gallery. Juror: Peter Marcelle, owner, Hampton Road Gallery in Southampton. Drop off: July 15-17, 10am-4pm. More details, prospectus at www.eastendarts.org.
Artists & Designers: The NYC Department of Buildings is launching a design competition called urbancanvas, a unique opportunity to challenge professional artists and designers to create printed artwork for temporary protective structures at construction sites that will beautify New York City's streetscape and promote maintenance of these structures. More information at www.nyc.gov/urbancanvas. Deadline for registration: July 19. Winners will each receive $7,500.
Artists: for 3rd Patchogue Arts Walking Tour. Deadline: July 22. Get an application at: walkingartstour@yahoo.com or www.PatchogueArts.org.
Artists: LI Artworks seeks artists to contribute work on paper (unframed, 24" x 24" max) to fundraiser for the work of "National Wildlife Federation," "Save Our Seabirds" and "Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary" in Gulf of Mexico. All artwork $50/each; 100% of proceeds donated. Deadline: August 12; exhibit and sale August 14 in Sea Cliff. All details on LI Artworks Facebook page or email Megan.brand@hotmail.com.
Artists: American Artists Professional League, NYC, seeks entries for 82nd Grand National Exhibition, Nov. 2-12, 2010. Representational or traditional realism only. Deadline: August 14. Details at www.americanartistsprofessionalleague.org.
Photographers: SoHo Photo Gallery seeks entries for Sixth Alternative Processes Competition November 2-27, 2010. Jurors: France Scully Osterman & Mark Osterman. Prospectus at www.sohophoto.com. Deadline: August 16.
Artists: Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, Brooklyn, seeing books as art, artists' books, books as sculpture. Multi-media exhibit with lectures, Grand Storybook Costume Ball, etc. Deadline August 31, 2010 for exhibit opening October 23. Info at www.wahcenter.net.
Ethnic Singers and Dancers: Star Playhouse at the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack is seeking male and female Ethnic performers for the ensemble of its production of "Ragtime" in November. Rehearsals begin in September. Contact indeject@optonline.net if interested. See cast call at www.starplayhouse.com for dates of the production.
String Musicians: Island Symphony Orchestra begins rehearsals September 9, 2010 at the Brentwood Public Library for 2010-11 concert season. See website or call 631-277-1946.
Craft Artists: "Friends of the Harborfields Public Library" seeks vendors for 2010 Craft Fair, Fri.-Sat. Nov. 12-13, 2010.Deadline: September 10, 2010. Details and application at www.harborfieldslibrary.org/craftfair10.htm
Artists: Women's Club of Farmingdale seeking exhibitors for third annual outdoor art show & sale, "Art in the Park" on the Village Green in Farmingdale on Saturday, September 25, 10am-4pm. Deadline: September 11, 2010. Application at www.farmingdalevillage.com, click on Community Events.
Artists: National Association of Women Artists, NYC seeks fall membership applications. Deadline: September 15. Download information at www.thenawa.org.
Singers: The Huntington Choral Society announces auditions for 2010 Winter concert, two Mondays, September 20 & 27 at Huntington High School, Oakwood & McKay Rds., 8 p.m. To schedule an audition, call 631-421-SING or visit www.huntingtonchoralsociety.org.
Artists and Craftspeople: Art League of Long Island seeks exhibitors for Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair, December 4-5 in Dix Hills. Juried show; download prospectus at www.artleagueli.org. Deadline: October 19.
Amateur Photographers & Videographers: North Shore Promotion Alliance seeks entries for "Backroads and Byways," photos or videos celebrating the beauty, culture and history of Long Island's North Shore. Submission ongoing through December 1, 2010. Complete details and entry form at www.longislandheritagetrail.com or www.stonybrookvillage.com.
Musicians: The Northport Community Orchestra seeks new members in all sections. We are a diverse group, including both music professionals and those for whom music is a joyful avocation. Our repertoire ranges from Baroque through Classical and Romantic to early twentieth century. We perform several times a year on our own and accompany the Northport Chorale in their annual Christmas concert. Our Music Director, Richard Hyman, is an award winning music educator and composer. Please call Mr. Hyman at 631.462.6617 to arrange an audition, and visit our website at northportorchestra.org. Join us!
Fine Artists and Performing Artists: The Sunflower Center in Glen Head is offering complimentary gallery space (15% commission on sales) and performance space to area artists. This not-for-profit performing arts, culture and fine arts center serves the community with concerts, lectures, seminars and art gallery openings, youth enrichment, language tutoring offering bilingual workshops, programs and events. Email sunflowercenter@gmail.com or call 516-277-1515 for details.
Artists: Book Revue seeks artists for new program, "Artist of the Month," in Huntington. Work of selected local artists will be hung in store; no cost to participate. For more information, email BookStoreArt@gmail.com.
Dancers ages 14 and up, ongoing: Dance Theatre Eclectic, Inc. welcomes dancers for classes and performances in April, May and June. $500 scholarship oppportunities available. Auditions by appointment; see www.marthameridethstudios.com
Mural Artists: 501c3 Not for Profit seeking mural artist/layout designer. Some graphic art and volunteer coordination involved; must have valid driver's license, be willing to travel. Lifting of mural panels and scaffolding involved. Full-time position, health benefits; studio located in Huntington. Send resume and samples to Heather@splashesofhope.org.
Fine Artists: the Noho Gallery on W. 25th St., NYC seeking applications for membership in artists' cooperative. Applications reviewed second Wednesday of each month; complete description and application at www.nohogallery.com.
