Call for Entries: On The Verge

"On the Verge" - At the Lowe House Office Building

Prince George's Delegation Area, Annapolis, MD.

January 11 - April 9, 2013

Presented by the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks of Recreation, Prince George's County, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division

APPLICATION DEADLINE - December 7, 2012
All submissions must be received by 4:00pm

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks of Recreation, Prince George's County, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division, with support from the Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council, is pleased to announce On the Verge: Extension, Transition, Conversation, this year's exhibition of Prince George's County artists in the Lowe House Office building in Annapolis, during the Maryland General Assembly's Legislative Session for 2013. Verge is verb, signifying a shift, a switch, and evolution. Verge can also mean modification, expansion, and a substantial moment. This exhibition calls on Prince George's County artists to share their interpretation of what it means to be on the verge. As artists our perception of transition and change vary; is verge a meeting of artistic minds, a collaborative effort? Are you on the verge of a major decision in your studio? Or perhaps verge is an important moment for you conceptually or formally, on the cusp of a breakthrough in a new direction? The meaning of verge may present itself symbolically, through the exploration of boundaries, or literally through juxtapositions in ideas and materials. On the Verge provides an opening to reflect upon the interpretations of verge, or verging, asking artists to present work related to insightful, prospective and major transitions, as they define it. This exhibition celebrates Prince George's County artists as well as art's ability to represent these shifts and express the experiences that bring us all together.

DATES                                                                                   Deadline for receipt of entries: December 10th Notification of selected works: December 17th *All notifications will be sent by email. Artwork drop-off period: December 27st - 31th Exhibition Opens: Week of January 9th Opening Reception: TBA Exhibition closes: April 9th Artwork pick-up period: April 15th - 26th ELIGIBILITY & SUBMISSION CRITERIA This call for entries is open to all artists 18 years old or older who live, work, attend school or have studio's in Prince George's County, MD. Artists may submit a maximum of 5 artworks for consideration. All works must be original and may use any media. Art works must also be presentation-ready and able to hang on a wall without projecting off the wall in such a way that they could obstruct or endanger foot traffic in the exhibition area. Art works must be able to safely hang on Walker Display system hanging rods. All works must follow the Maryland House of Delegates guidelines for displaying artwork. To receive a copy of these guidelines artists may contact staff at the Brentwood Arts Exchange at (301) 277 - 2863. HONORARIUM Artists selected to have their artworks exhibited in On the Verge will receive an honorarium of $100.

WHAT TO SEND Submission materials should be mailed or delivered in person to the Brentwood Arts Exchange, 3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD 20722. Please send: Your name and contact information, including address, telephone number, and email. A CD containing up to 5 images. A printed list of the works submitted with titles, media, and dimensions. If your mailing address is not in Prince George's County but you are eligible to apply under other criteria, please provide a very brief explanation of your eligibility (i.e. your in-county studio address, etc.) *Optional: An artist's statement If you would like your materials returned, please include an SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope). Materials sent without an SASE will not be returned. Please note: Only entries sent in digital formats will be accepted for entry. We will not review printed images, slides, or original artworks. We regret that we cannot accept submissions via email. Digital files must be submitted on a CD. MAILING ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSIONS:   Attn: On the Verge Brentwood Arts Exchange 3901 Rhode Island Ave. Brentwood, MD 20722 GUIDELINES FOR DIGITAL FILES Effort will be made to review all submissions, regardless of format. However, please be aware that incompatible files may cause submissions to be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to format files as described below. Image files should not be larger than 1MB, and should be formatted as jpeg or tiff. Name each file according to the following format: "last name" underscore "document". Example: jones_imagelist.pdf. Please number each image/video file corresponding to the work sample list. Example: 01_jones_stilllifewithguitar.jpg

NOTIFICATION

All artists will be informed of acceptance or rejection by email. Artists who do not have email addresses may request to be notified by mail.

DELIVERY & INSTALLATION

Artists are responsible for transporting work to and from the drop-off/pickup location at the Brentwood Arts Exchange. Artwork must be delivered ready to hang and appropriately presented. Artworks that differ significantly from the images submitted for judging or are not ready for gallery installation may be rejected. If you need to ship the work, please call us to let us know what arrangements you have made.

The exhibition will be transported, installed, and dismantled by
M-NCPPC staff or third parties contracted by the M-NCPPC. All work accepted for exhibition will remain at the exhibition site for the duration of the exhibition.

SALES & INSURANCE

The M-NCPPC will retain a 25% commission on all artworks sold during, or as a result of the exhibition. The M-NCPPC will insure all consigned artwork in the custody of the Brentwood Arts Exchange from the time they are received by delivery, until the pick-up date only.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact: Rushern Baker IV, at the Brentwood Arts Exchange 3901 Rhode Island Ave.  Brentwood, MD 20722, rush.baker@pgparks.com; tel. 301-277-2863; tty. 301-446-6802

Black Friday Sale at Brentwood

Black Friday Sale

Brentwood Arts Exchange Craft Store

Friday, November 23, 2012; 10am - 7pm 

"Mugs" Gary Irby.

Stop by the Brentwood Arts Exchange craft store Friday, November 23, 2012, from 10am - 7pm, for their Black Friday Sale. For the first time, customers will find the store's line of fine ceramic ware, hand-made jewelry, glass-blown vases, hand painted silk scarf's, and handbags available at a 20% discount. The Brentwood Arts Exchange craft store features a dynamic display of fashionable and functional items by local artists and is a favorite stop for customers looking to buy one of-a-kind gifts for loved ones and looking to support the local arts community. At this year's inaugural event over 90% of the sales on each item will go directly to the artists.  Click here to view their virtual craft store.

Dali

When an anonymous donor gave art to the Goodwill as an early holiday gift this month, the staff thought it was junk.

"Across the board they thought it was ugly," said Shea Munroe, who sorts the art and collectibles donated at Goodwill Industries in Federal Way, Washington.

Co-workers told her: "What is that? And why would anybody want that?"

The art is actually a Salvador Dali original, by the master surrealist who in his day relished the role of public provocateur with his mind-bending imagery.

Read the story on CNN here.

Opportunity for Photographers

The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) is currently seeking submissions for its seventh annual contemporary Photography Exhibition running February 2^nd through March 1, 2013 at CHAW, 545 7^th Street, SE.   CHAW is looking for any and all types of contemporary photography including traditional, alternative, black and white, color, photojournalism, fine art, time based, performance, installation…if you think it involves photography, please submit by December 14, 2012 at www.chaw.org.

The exhibition will be curated by Bruce McKaig, chair of the Photography Department at CHAW (www.brucemckaig.com).  All submitting artists will be invited to participate in a workshop on business tips for artists and receive a marketing packet with exhibition, publication, marketing and funding sources.  CHAW will present cash awards and one or more participating artists will be invited to a public art project at Canal Park in 2013.

The entry fee is $25 and artists may submit three to five works or three to five minutes of video. Please call (202) 547-6839 or visit www.chaw.org for more information and to submit work. 

Opportunity for Artists

BlackRock Center for the Arts Call to Artists 2014
BlackRock Center For the Arts is accepting entries for exhibits January - December 2014. You can download the prospectus by clicking the link to the right or go to www.blackrockcenter.org Deadline:  Friday, December 21, 2012 Entry Fee: $35 check or money order made payable to BlackRock Center for the Arts Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 years and over residing in  Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.  Special Consideration: Artists who are willing to conduct a lecture or workshop for a BlackRock standard fee will receive special consideration during the selection process.     About the Gallery BlackRock Center for the Arts gallery is 1500 square feet of gallery space.  Its high white walls and beautiful windows allows in just the right amount of natural light. We take pride in the outstanding artists we have exhibited over the years, which have been reviewed by Claudia Rousseau, Lenny Campello, and other art critics in the area. Eligibility The Call to Artists is open to all artists residing in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC over the age of 18 for original artwork only. All work must be ready for sale and to be presented in a professional manner to the public at the time of delivery. (See Terms for Exhibit for details.) Pedestals are available for three-dimensional work. Selection Process This call will cover exhibits in the Gallery from January to December 2014. An exhibit may include one applicant or a combination of applicants, based on the judgment of jurors (i.e., 1 or 2 wall artists may be combined with a pedestal artist). A jury will select the artists and create eight exhibits to be included in the exhibit year. This season, the jury panel is comprised of Lenny Campello (artist, writer, blogger), Marsha Staiger (artist, Torpedo Factory), and Tim Tate (artist, Washington Glass School). In addition, the panel will have an alternate juror, Krista Bradley (Executive Director of BlackRock).	CLICK HERE FOR PROSPECTUS Send to: BlackRock Center for the Arts Call to Artist 12901 Town Commons Drive Germantown, MD 20874 Questions? Contact: Kim Marshall Gallery Manager kmarshall@blackrockcenter.org All correspondance by e-mail, no phone calls please.

All animals are equal

But in the Castro Brothers' Workers Paradise, some animals are more equal than others...

In Cuba (Via) this week, three dozen Ladies in White were beaten and arrested for trying to attend Mass; two dozen pro-democracy leaders were beaten and arrested for inquiring about a colleague's imprisonment; and a dozen pastors were arrested for trying to distribute independent hurricane relief to victims in eastern Cuba.

So how does the State Department reward this surge in repression by the Castro's dictatorship?

By granting a U.S. visa to Raul Castro's grand-daughter to attend an art exhibit with her boyfriend in New York City.

That's right, according to the Cafe Fuerte blog, Vilma Rodríguez Castro, grand-daughter of Cuban dictator Raul Castro, is in New York City this week attending the contemporary Latin American art fair, PINTA 2012. She was accompanying her boyfriend, Cuban artist Arlés del Río.

Witnesses spotted her last night wearing Chanel shoes, a Louis Vuitton purse and a Rolex watch, as if it was the most natural thing in the world.

Is this ignorance, irresponsibility or just policy malpractice by the State Department?

From Amnesty International:

URGENT ACTION

Cuban Man Targeted for Government Criticism

Government critic Antonio Rodiles has been charged with “resisting authority”. It is believed the charges may be used to punish and prevent his peaceful criticism of Cuban government policies.

A coordinator of a civil society initiative calling on the government to ratify international human rights treaties, Antonio Rodiles, has been charged with “resisting authority” (resistencia). He has been placed in pre-trial detention (prisión provisional), but no date has been set for his trial.

Shortly after the arrest of the independent lawyer and journalist Yaremis Flores on 7 November, Antonio Rodiles, his wife and several other government critics went to the Department of State Security headquarters, know as Section 21 (Sección 21) in the neighbourhood of Marianao in Havana, to enquire after her whereabouts. Before they could reach the building they were approached by 20 people, all plain-clothed, as two officials from the Ministry of the Interior looked on. Antonio Rodiles was reportedly knocked to the ground and pinned down by four men. Several of the other activists were also manhandled and were forced into a police vehicle and sent to various police stations around Havana. All were released by 11 November, except Antonio Rodiles.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office (fiscalía) informed Antonio Rodiles’ wife on 14 November that he was being charged with “resisting authority” but a formal charge document has yet to be issued.

Antonio Rodiles is one of the coordinators of Citizen Demand for Another Cuba (Demanda Ciudadana Por Otra Cuba), an initiative calling for Cuba to ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which the country signed in 2008. Amnesty International believes the charges against him may be being used to punish and prevent his peaceful activities as a government critic and is gathering further information on his case and treatment.

When museums bite

Susan Helen Adler paced the corridors of the Baltimore Museum of Art, searching for objects that once belonged to her great-great-aunt, the late Saidie Adler May.

In one room, she encountered about a dozen pieces, next to plaques that read “Gift of Saidie A. May.” But Adler, hungry to see more May donations on display, quickly grew upset with how much she thought should be there.

She was already frustrated that one of her great-great-aunt’s paintings, a small Renoir, had turned up in a box of junk at a West Virginia flea market. The painting, she eventually learned, had been stolen from the museum in 1951 and then largely forgotten. How could that have happened?

Read the article by Ian Shapira in the WaPo here.

Support Chickenhead!

Jessica Rose is one of the young artists that I am helping to mentor through Strathmore's highly successful mentoring project. She has created a children's book and now needs a little bit of our combined help to assist her into the next phase. See her note below:

My first children's book "Chickenhead" is nearing the home stretch! In preparation for its completion, I've launched a short, ambitious campaign to fund a limited initial print run, to get the book into the hands of prospective publishers and enthusiastic readers.

I NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

Go to the campaign page to learn more about the book (and what you can get for supporting it)!: 

http://www.indiegogo.com/chickenhead?a=1663505

Even if you can't support me financially, HELP ME BY SPREADING THE WORD! Follow the BLOG and share it on Facebook!

Thank you so much for your support!!

Jessica

www.DefyinGravity.com

Go to this tonight!

At the Mansion

Opening Reception
Tuesday, November 20
7:00 - 9:00PM  

Grayscale
Forget about fifty shades—the magic of grayscale is infinite! From white to black and back again, the art of Grayscale explores the connection of grayscale images to the past and their meaning in the present, and addresses viewers’ ability to ascribe color to a black and white image by assessing the intensity of light that is different for every color.

The Mansion at Strathmore
10701 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852-3224
Exhibition Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 10AM-4PM
Wednesday - 10AM-9PM
Saturday - 10AM-3PM
Closed Sunday

Opportunity for Latino Artists

Entry Deadline:  November 18, 2012 (might be extended)

Call For Entries: Converging Cultures: Works by Latino Artists

September 6–October 4, 2013

I will be one of two jurors for this show...

Entries must be submitted via email.  Instructions are contained in the exhibition prospectus.

Click here to download the exhibition prospectus.

Click here to download the entry form.

This Thursday: Do This!

Kind of a Big Deal...

Opportunity for Latino Artists

Entry Deadline:  November 18, 2012

Call For Entries: Converging Cultures: Works by Latino Artists

September 6–October 4, 2013

Entries must be submitted via email.  Instructions are contained in the exhibition prospectus.

Click here to download the exhibition prospectus.

Click here to download the entry form.

Art Scam Alert!

Michael Gard, email address m.gard212@gmail.com is a mutant bastard trying to rip off artists - if you get the usual scam email from him (such as the one below), ignore it.

Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:17:35 +0000
Subject: Art Order
From: m.gard212@gmail.com
To:

My name is Michael Grad, i will like to order for some piece of your work from your studio as gift for my parent that are celebrating their wedding anniversary nest month. i'll be glad to have your response as soon as possible, to make it easier you can send me your website address to choose or send me four of your artworks via email that is available for me to choose.

my price range are from $100  to $1000.

Waiting to read back from you as soon as possible, so that we can make some progress.
Michael.

Gagosian Suit Offers Rare Look at Art Dealing

(Via) Sopa opera from the blue chip art dealers...

A central question in the case has been whether Mr. Gagosian in essence worked both ends of the deal — not disclosing to Mr. Cowles that his gallery had a relationship with the buyer and that it was trying to get a favorable price for that buyer. In a deposition made public on Wednesday, Mr. Gagosian said that he frequently represented both the seller and buyer in a deal without disclosing that fact to either party. “To be honest with you, the question hardly ever gets asked,” he said. “I never get asked the question, ‘Are you representing both sides.’”

Read the whole NYT article here and after you read that one, then read this one.

Thank You to ALL Veterans!

Thank you!


To all US veterans, both those who have served and those who are serving in all corners of the planet while we're home with our families. A well-deserved thank you to all the soldiers, sailors, airmen/women, Marines and Coasties.

Below is Petty Officer Third Class Lenny Campello back in 1975 while stationed aboard USS Saratoga (CV-60) in Mayport, Florida.


And then Lieutenant Commander Lenny Campello back in 1992 while assigned as the Executive Officer (XO) of NSGA Skaggs Island, California.

Aurelio con Camiseta

Aurelio con Camiseta
Photograph by Cirenaica Moreira

Mariana Primera
Photograph by Cirenaica Moreira

Happy Birthday Devil Dogs!

A happy 237th birthday to the United States Marine Corps, with many of whom I had the honor to serve when I was in the Navy. That's me below with two Leathenecks in Beirut, Lebanon in 1983.

Heading to Australia

Their first fight: The Lilith and Eve
Watercolor on Paper, 10 x 14 framed to 16 x 20 inches

Soon to be part of the collection of Monash University in Victoria, Australia...

Wanna go to an opening tomorrow?

“Evidence” by Lori Anne Boocks

EXHIBITION DATES: October 31 - November 24, 2012

First Friday Reception: Nov. 2, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Opening Reception: Nov. 10, 4 – 6 PM

WHERE: Studio Gallery, 2108 R Street N.W. Washington, DC 20008 

Lori Anne Boocks's solo show at Studio Gallery is a dynamic exploration of the power of stories and memory. In her acrylic paintings, she renders text in expressive charcoal and forces the personal to become universal. Words are rehashed, reworked, and stripped down to the bone then built up again. Layers of color are added and partially removed to become a lens through which she shares her cache of stories and invites viewers to reflect upon their own.

By documenting the past, she is gathering evidence: Evidence to describe what a memory looks like and how it changes over time. Evidence from the little crime scenes of our lives and the things we walk away from—or the things we can't. Through these works, Boocks offers visible proof of the significance of the many moments that make up our lives while questioning her own remembrance of events.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Lori Anne Boocks received her BFA from Old Dominion University. Her work is included in private collections in the Metro DC area, California, and beyond. Recent solo and group shows include the University of Maryland University College, Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, Maryland Federation of Art, and Adah Rose Gallery.

For more information about Lori Anne Boocks visit:

http://www.studiogallerydc.com

Paintings: lorianneboocks.com
Art Blog: laboocks.blogspot.com

Jobs in the Arts

Several very nice job openings at MoMA in New York. Check them out here.

Win a Painting!

Please help International Arts & Artists by filling out an anonymous four-question survey. By gathering basic demographic information about Hillyer's visitors, IA&A can better assess our reach to diverse groups throughout the area.

All participants will be entered to win an original painting by Patricia Goslee, a local DC artist and Hillyer Art Space Artist Advisory Committee member. Survey Monkey will supply IA&A with a list of survey participants but individual survey information will remain anonymous and private.

 Click here to take the survey and be entered to win a painting!

They appreciate your support!

9 Hillyer Court NW, Washington, DC 20008 202.338.0680 // gallery@artsandartists.org Gallery Hours: Mon 12-5   // Tues-Fri 12-6  // Sat 12-5 and by appointment

Opportunity for Latino Artists

Entry Deadline:  November 18, 2012

Call For Entries: Converging Cultures: Works by Latino Artists

September 6–October 4, 2013

Entries must be submitted via email.  Instructions are contained in the exhibition prospectus.

Click here to download the exhibition prospectus.

Click here to download the entry form.

Aren't you glad we're not China?

In a timely contrast to our amazing and free democratic elections, which no matter how much unjustified bitching the left wing nuthouse makes about non-existent "voter supression" or the right wing conspiracy makes about the equally non-existent "illegal voters", are the cleanest and fairest in the world, tomorrow on November 8, the transfer of control for the Chinese Communist Party from Chinese President Hu Jintoa and Prime Minister Wen Jiaboa, core of a fourth generation pre-appointed leaders, will take place and transfer to Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang.

In the People's Republic of China, no one has a say in this process other than the very, very few at the top.

Glad to be an American and a prayer to the billions of Chinese who live with a ChiComm boot on their neck.

Congratulations

My sincere congratulations to President Obama on his win for a second term for the Presidency. It's a great thing to live in a great democracy such as ours, where no tanks have to roam the streets before, during and after an election. As I do every year no matter who wins, I now hope that we can put aside our political differences and stand behind all of our elected officials to have them work together in spite of the clear cut division shown by this election.

I was shocked in this election by the incredible amount of divisive rhetoric from both sides, the astounding Facebookian vitriol and personal hatred coupled with dogmatic approach to political slogans of many of my Facebook friends and how Facebook and social media became an extended arm of the vast right wing  conspiracy and the even vaster left wing nuthouse.

And in the spirit of the hyphening of America, I'd like to be one of the first DMVers to welcome to our area some new faces, including my peeps Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who becomes the third Cuban-American currently in the US Senate (joining Marco Rubio and Bob Menendez) and the fifth Cuban-American Senator ever (others were Mel Martinez and John E. Sununu).

I'd also like to welcome new Mass. Senator Elizabeth Warren, the first female Native American Senator and Hawaii's Mazie Hirono, the first Asian-American woman elected to the Senate.

Red Dirt open studio this Sunday

Red Dirt Open Studio

Sunday, November 11, 2012 from 1-5 pm

3706-08 Otis Street, Mt. Rainier, MD 20712 (free parking)

www.margaretboozer.com/reddirt1.html

Jobs in the Arts

Some interesting openings at the Whitney in New York. Check the job openings here.

Wanna vote again?

What is the best Miami fair for discovering emerging art and emerging artists? In my highly educated opinion, and after visiting almost all Miami art fairs for the last 8-10 years or so, I recommend that you vote for Aqua in this poll being conducted by New American Paintings:

In a little over a month people will be flocking to Miami to visit countless art fairs. Everyone has their favorites, based on a countless number of criteria. New American Paintings In my prides itself on helping expose the work of hundreds of new emerging artists each year. We continue to serve as a publication that allows its readers to discover new artistic talent in each issue. Not surprisingly, we feel a good art fair should also be a place where art-lovers can have that same sense of discovery.

Our poll question is simple; What is the Best Miami Fair for Emerging Art? Think about which fair consistently gives you that sense of discovery. We have gathered a list of fairs that have been regular attractions during this important week of December. Of these, which one best answers this question?

VOTE RIGHT HERE

Wanna go to an opening this weekend?

Local Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Competition winner Al Burts was chosen to represent Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC in the national final competition held during Art Basel Miami Beach this December 2012. 

He will be competing against 9 other top artist from around the country and will exhibit at SCOPE Art Show during Art Basel MB week.

The winner of this final competition will win a solo exhibit at Rush Fine Arts Gallery in New York City in 2013. The aim of the Artisan Series is to discover new artists from a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, graphics and digital art. 

Al Burts will be showing at International Visions - The Gallery in a solo exhibition  title "Passport Please" featuring new artwork from Burts. That show is from November 8 - December 8, 2012. An Opening Reception will be held for this exhibit on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 6:30pm-9pm.

Go Vote!

Seldom are the choices in a US Presidential election have been so clear - go vote today and hope that we have a clear winner tomorrow lest the lawyers decide who'll be our next president.

Current Disaster Resources for Artists

Current Disaster Resources 

Please, see below for Superstorm Sandy recovery information - you should also bookmark and keep handy as a reference...

ART-SPECIFIC SANDY RECOVERY RESOURCES

POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION RESPONDS TO HURRICANE SANDY DISASTER
Deeply concerned for the welfare of artists affected by the Hurricane Sandy disaster, the Pollock-Krasner Foundation is currently accepting emergency requests for grants to professional visual artists, which will be expedited under the Foundation’s guidelines. Artists are encouraged to visit our Foundation’s website, www.pkf.org   where we have an online application. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Foundation by telephone (212-517-5400) or fax (212-288-2836).  All requests will be promptly addressed. A completed application form, cover letter, exhibition history and ten images of your work (jpegs or photos of work will be accepted) will be needed to be considered for our emergency grants.

JOAN MITCHELL FOUNDATION:
"If you are - or know of - a visual artist who has been affected by [Hurricane Sandy] please contact us. The Foundation has funding allocated specifically for emergency assistance to painters and sculptors affected by natural disasters... We know that communication for many is very limited now, but our staff can be reached by email at: info@joanmitchellfoundation.org."

HURRICANE SANDY - ARTISTS' RELIEF EXCHANGE

The primary purpose is to assist artists who have had a career threatening emergency, but also serves artists who are just starting out and artists who need resources to take the next step in their careers.

http://exchange.craftemergency.org/

FREE LOST OF DAMAGED ART CONSULTATIONS
New York State-based visual artists and arts nonprofits who were affected by Hurricane Sandy can contact the Law Office of Sergio Munoz Sarmiento for questions pertaining to an artist’s lost or damaged artworks — whether it was in their studio, home, gallery, or museum — and also calls pertaining to any damages to their studios or living areas. Arts nonprofits are also welcome to call with similar questions pertaining to lost or damaged artwork or other operational questions.
http://artlawoffice.com/2012/11/ny-artists-legal-information/ 

POST-SANDY ART RECOVERY 

ArtsReady has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for conserving artwork, post-storm. Review links to find information about stabilizing works, repairing damage, and contacting relevant organizations for assistance.

http://us2.forward-to-friend1.com/forward/show?u=d978aeb7b11c25a41fe65fbd1&id=7bb9562319

ARTSREADY

Information about art recovery resources and emergency grants. 

https://www.artsready.org/page/useful_links

AMERICAN INSTITUTE CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC WORKS COLLECTION EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (AIC-CERT)

AIC-CERT can aid any institution, organization, collectors, or artists who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  Resources and information on disaster recovery and salvage can be found on the AIC website at www.conservation-us.org/disaster. ;

• Call AIC’s 24-hour assistance number at 202.661.8068 for advice by phone.

• Call 202.661.8068 to arrange for a team to come to the site to complete damage assessments and help with salvage organization.

• They can also be reached via email - info@conservation-us.org

POST-STORM ART RECOVERY / CONSERVATION

• Conservation OnLine: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byorg/nps/npsafter.html
• Studio Protector: http://www.studioprotector.org/OnlineGuide/Salvage.aspx
• American Institute for Conservation: http://www.conservation-us.org/disaster
• National Center for Preservation Technology and Training:
• http://ncptt.nps.gov/wet-recovery/
• Heritage Preservation: http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/TASKFER.HTM
• Craft Emergency Relief Fund: http://craftemergency.org/emergency-response
• Arts Ready: https://www.artsready.org/page/useful_links
• National Document Conservation Center: http://www.nedcc.org/disaster/disaster.php (Hotline: +1.978.470.1010)
• MoMA consortium on conserving works released this document on emergency handling of artwork damaged by flooding.
• National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
  Water damage recovery http://ncptt.nps.gov/wet-recovery/
  

http://www.lmcc.net/cooler/dedicated/2012/2012.11.hurricane_sandy.html

CHRISTIE'S REACHES OUT TO DOWNTOWN ARTISTS/GALLERIES

Christie’s is arranging space for artists to use their laptops and charge their phones, and may be able to assist galleries with storage space for their art. Those interested, please call (212) 468-7177.

CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (CERF)

relief@craftemergency.org, 802-229-2306

http://craftemergency.org/artists_services/emergency_relief/grants_loans

• RAPID RELIEF: EMERGENCY GRANTS  -- CERF+’s Emergency Grants are designed to provide immediate help to eligible craft artists after career-threatening emergencies. The maximum potential Emergency Grant is $3,000. The maximum potential Emerging Professional Craft Artist Emergency Grant is $2,000. CERF+ loans and other CERF+ grants are not available to those qualifying for this grant program. 

• CAREER RECOVERY: EMERGENCY RECOVERY LOAN -- CERF+’s Emergency Recovery Loan is used by an eligible craft artist to re-establish, improve, or possibly expand his/her work capacity after an emergency. The maximum potential Emergency Recovery Loan is $8,000. No interest is charged and loans must be repaid within five years. To be considered for an Emergency Recovery Loan, applicants must answer all applicable application questions, provide a cash flow projection statement for the next 12 months as well a short, loan-related business plan.

Residencies for Artists

RESIDENCIES (ARTISTS):

The Saison Foundation / Residence in Morishita Studio. Research residencies for artists and arts administrators, i.e. producers, program directors and curators, engaged in contemporary theater and dance. Japan.
Deadline: November 8, 2012
http://www.saison.or.jp/english/

Arteles Residency Program Finland 2013.
Deadline: November 9, 2012
http://www.arteles.org/apply_to_residency.html

ArtFunkl, based in Manchester,UK is delighted to offer another opportunity in the Scribus series of Residencies for writers or digital media artists. UK.
Deadline: November 12, 2012
http://www.artfunkl.com/residency/call-for-entries-scribus-06-residency-for-writers-or-digital-media-artists/

Est-Nord-Est, résidence d’artistes/Appel de dossiers 2013/Artistes en résidence. Canada.
Deadline: November 15, 2012
http://estnordest.org/wp2009/?page_id=20

The Jan van Eyck Academie is an international post-academic art institute that offers space to ambitions, plans and work of artists, designers, writers, curators, thinkers. Maastricht (NL).
Deadline: November 15, 2012
http://www.janvaneyck.nl/

Gastatelier Gasmesserhaus: The studio community AZB Arbeitsgemeinschaft Zurcher Bildhauer has invented this temporay studio for sculptors and installations or 3D workers. CH.
Deadline: November 15, 2012
http://www.plastiker.ch/00-AZB_new/gasteatelier

Mexican & European Media Artists in Residence Exchange EMARE MEX 2012-2013, The European Media Art Network.
Deadline: November 15, 2012
http://www.emare.eu/news.html

As a multiplex cultural arts center, Incheon Art Platform (IAP) is based on artists-in-residency programs. It hosts exhibitions, performances and concerts all over the year and runs various events and educational programs for general public. South Korea.
Deadline: November 15, 2012
http://www.inartplatform.kr/english_new/residency/residency.php

The Civitella Ranieri Foundation will provide the two selected UNESCO-Aschberg Laureates with an apartment, work space, and two meals six days per week for a six-week residency. Only through the Unesco Aschberg bursaries for artists it is possible to send an application. Italy.
Deadline: November 15, 2012
http://www.civitella.org/

360 XOCHI QUETZAL is a new, free artist residency located in Chapala, Mexico on the shores of the largest lake in Mexico where artists and writers will find inspiration from the stunning views of mountains, lake and sunsets. Mexico.
Deadline: November 17, 2012
http://www.deborahkruger.com/1/art-residency.html

Arquetopia Art Production Artist Residency – Oaxaca and Puebla, Mexico – Jan/Feb 2013.
Deadline: November 18, 2012
http://www.arquetopia.com

2013 Master Artists-in-Residence Schedule at Atlantic Center for the Arts, Residency #148, February 18–March 10
Deadline: November 18, 2012
http://www.aca35.org

Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto is a non-profit organisation endorsed by the region of Piedmont, Northern Italy. Since 1998, Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto has run the UNIDEE in Residence International Programme. UNIDEE takes part in the 2013 programme of the UNESCO Aschberg bursaries for visual artists. Read more about this stipend and how to apply here. Deadline for the UNESCO Aschberg: 18 November. Italy.
Deadline: November 18, 2012
http://unidee.cittadellarte.it/

Maumau artist-in-residence programme in Turkey.
Deadline: November 19, 2012
http://www.maumauartresidency.com/

Join TRACTOR! Residency for creative professionals from all the fields of : Visual Arts, Media Art, Music & Sound, Performing Arts, Design, Architecture, Literature, Research. Slovenia.
Deadline: November 19, 2012
http://dclinicstudios.com/research-platforms/tractor

TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence provides a truly diverse range of opportunities for exchange for people of age or gender, and working in any genre. Japan.
Deadline: November 20, 2012
http://www.tokyo-ws.org/

International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC): the residency programme is one of the initiatives of the International Centre of Graphic Arts aimed at integrating, supporting and developing the work of cultural operators within the artistic and institutional dimensions in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Deadline: November 20, 2012
http://www.mglc-lj.si/eng/

The NPO BEPPU PROJECT is opening an International Artist in Residence program for artists in the music field and the contemporary art field (visual arts and performing arts). Japan.
Deadline: November 23, 2012
http://www.beppuproject.com/

The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center: Bellagio creative arts residencies are for composers, novelists, journalists, playwrights, poets, video/filmmakers and visual artists. The Center typically offers one-month stays for no more than 3-5 individual artists at a time. Italy.
Deadline: November 30, 2012
http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio-center

CACIS - Forn de la cal:  The center hosts visual arts projects, performing arts, performance, thinking, land- and site-specific art as well as research projects on sustainability and nature preservation. The residence has the basic conditions for research and study. Spain.
Deadline: November 30, 2012
http://www.cacis.cat/

The Digital Arts Studios’ residency programme aims to encourage and support new and established artists in the creation of innovative, challenging and experimental new work by providing a creative hub with access to multiple facilities and resources. UK.
Deadline: November 30, 2012
http://www.digitalartsstudios.com/residencies/

Cyprus College of Art: The Cornaro Residencies 2013, 3 Month Artists Residencies. The fee for a three month stay (15 February to 15 May 2013) is 1000 euro, which pays for basic single room youth hostel style accommodation (shared washing and cooking facilities), studio space and tutorial assistance in either Lempa (Paphos) or Larnaca. Cyprus.
Deadline: asap.
http://www.artcyprus.org/newcornaro/postgraduate.html

Halka Art Project invites artists and researchers for Spring 2013 term Residency Programme in Istanbul. Turkey.
Deadline: December 31, 2012
http://www.halkaartproject.net/application_form.php

Applications to Nes Artist Residency may be submitted at any time (open call). Iceland.
Deadline: Anytime
http://neslist.is/application/application-form/

McColl Center for Visual Art's residency program: ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE + ENVIRONMENTAL ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE. USA.
Deadline: Anytime
http://www.mccollcenter.org/artists-in-residence/submit-materials-for-residency-programs

Artist in Residency Program, Shanghai @ The Swatch Art Peace Hotel, Shanghai, China.
Deadline: Anytime.
http://www.swatch-art-peace-hotel.com/apply

Chinese Arts Centre: The Whisper Residency gives you a taster session of Breathe, being able to live and work within the residency space but for 1 month. Manchester, UK.
Deadline: Anytime.
http://www.chinese-arts-centre.org/get-involved/professional-development/residency-programmes/

Spark Box Studio’s Artist Residency Program provides live/work space to accommodate both emerging and professional printmakers, photographers, painters, illustrators, curators and writers. Canada.
Deadline: Ongoing
http://sparkboxstudio.com/residency/