This Week

Thursday, August 28

1. Juried Show: Earth in the Balance, deadline: Saturday, August 30
2. Washington DC International Arts Expo Seeks Artists, deadline: Wednesday, September 03
3. Upcycle! A Juried Exhibition of Recycled Art, deadline: Friday, September 19
4. DC Foto Week Seeks Photography Submissions, deadline: Monday, September 22
5. 5x5x5: Small Works Juried Exhibition at the Target Gallery, deadline: Wednesday, October 01
6. OPEN CALL for PLAYWRIGHTS, deadline: Friday, October 17

7. Keyholder Residency, deadline: Tuesday, September 02

8. CityDance Ensemble Seeks Male Dancer for 08-09 Season!

9. Open House for Fall Term, deadline: Sunday, September 07
10. Fall Term at Washington Studio School, deadline: Sunday, September 14
11. Open Figure Drawing, deadline: Wednesday, December 31

12. Assistant Executive Director, deadline: Friday, August 22
13. Looking for part time sculpture assistant, deadline: Wednesday, December 31

14. Artists Studios for rent, deadline: Friday, October 31

1. Juried Show: Earth in the Balance
deadline: Saturday, August 30

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) will celebrate its 40th anniversary (in 2009) and its new green office space in downtown Washington by hosting 'Earth in the Balance', a year-long exhibit of original artwork in its conference and lobby spaces.

UCS is a national non-profit organization with more than 200,000 members that develops science-based solutions to the world's most serious problems, including climate change and nuclear proliferation (for more, see www.ucsusa.org).

The work should represent the artists' response to the challenges posed today to the human and physical environment.

The jury for the show includes former Washington Post Art Director Michael Keegan; UCS board member and Washington artists Ellyn Weiss; and UCS Media Director Elliott Negin, a painter, graphic designer and illustrator.

UCS will offer the selected work for sale during the year at no commission and will clearly display the artists' names and contact information. All of the participating artists will be invited to a special reception in the fall.

Entrants should submit as many as three images in digital form only. Slides will not be considered. Make sure to include the title of each piece, its dimensions and medium, and your email and phone number.

If selected, the work must be delivered to UCS in DC by a date in September to be specified later. Work must be ready to hang. Only wall-hung pieces can be considered. 

for more info:
Union of Concerned Scientists
t: 202.331.5439 or f: 202.223.6162 or enegin@ucsusa.org or www.ucsusa.org

2. Washington DC International Arts Expo Seeks Artists
deadline: Wednesday, September 03

We invite you to participate in the Washington DC International Arts Expo at the Washington DC Convention Center on September 19-21 2008. Please visit www.washingtondcartsexpo.com.

Zapplication is an artist registry. If you need any help preparing slides contact Larry Berman 412- 767-8644 or www. bermangraphics. com. For all other questions contact Minna Dunn at 516 732-9448 or mdunn@washingtondcartsexpo.com.

for more info:
DC Art Expo
http://www.washingtondcartsexpo.com

3. Upcycle! A Juried Exhibition of Recycled Art
deadline: Friday, September 19

World Arts Focus and Joe’s Movement Emporium invite submissions for UPCYCLE! An Exhibition of Recycled Art, held in conjunction with the 8th Annual Sweeping the Avenue and the Gateway EcoARTS Festival. The exhibition will be on display at Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier, MD from October 4-November 2, 2008. Juror: Valerie Watson, Visual Arts specialist, Maryland-National Park and Planning Commission.

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
Eligible media: paintings, prints, mixed media works, functional crafts, sculpture in all media, video, and installation. 2- and 3-D works must be comprised of at least 80% post-consumer waste. Video and installation works must depict or relate a recycling process.

Maximum size 120” x 96” for 2-dimensional works, 96” in either direction for 3-dimensional works. Sculpture should not exceed 75 pounds. Framed works, and all other works requiring hanging, must be completely prepared for hanging. All hanging wires must be attached to flat ring hangers.

SUBMISSIONS , DEADLINE and FEES
$10 for up to 3 entries of art works per artist, paid by credit/debit card, check or money order with entry form to Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mount Rainier, MD 20712. ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Entry form, digital JPEG images or slides and fees must be submitted online, by mail or in person by 5 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2008. No exceptions. Notification of accepted artwork will be made by September 24, 2008.
 

for more info:
World Arts Focus
t: 301.699.1819 or f: 301.699.1818 or ayo@joesmovement.org or www.joesmovement.org

4. DC Foto Week Seeks Photography Submissions
deadline: Monday, September 22

To highlight and showcase singular and essay imagery, FOTOWEEK DC is calling for submission of your very best work in all fields of photography!

* Open to professional, amateur, and student photographers in a variety of categories
* Distinguished panel of judges
* $37,000 in prizes- cash and equipment!
* Special awards ceremony and gala at National Geographic Headquarters, November 22, 2008
* Exhibition of finalists’ work at FotoWeek DC welcome center/ tech pavilion in Georgetown

Enter Now!!!

Competition is open to residents of Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia only. Competition ends September 29, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Fees for entries received by August 18, 2008 by 11:59 p.m. PDT are $10 per single entry and $85 per series of up to 10 images (student and professional categories only). Entries received from August 19, 2008 12:00 a.m. PDT to September 22, 2008 11:59 p.m. PDT will incur the normal entry fee of $15 per single entry and $95 per series of up to 10 images (student and professional categories only). An additional $10 fee is required for each entry received between September 23, 2008 12:00 a.m. PDT until September 29, 2008 11:59 p.m. PDT. Competition is void where prohibited. See Official rules for details. 

for more info:
Foto Week DC
t: 202.337.3686 or contact@fotoweekdc.org or www.fotoweekdc.org

5. 5x5x5: Small Works Juried Exhibition at the Target Gallery
deadline: Wednesday, October 01

Show Dates : December 11, 2008 - January 11, 2009
Deadline: October 1, 2008
Artists' Reception & Gallery Talk: Thursday, December 11, 7pm

5x5x(5) will be an exhibition that examines work on a very intimate scale. This opportunity will be open to all artists nationally and internationally working in any media with the strict stipulation that the work must fit within the parameters of five inches in any direction (if work is framed cannot exceed 5 in. in any direction).

Juror: Elaine Levin
Freelance contemporary curator, writer, lecturer and critic, Elaine Levin is from Northridge, California.

For Complete Prospectus download from our website:
http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/targetcallforentry.htm
or email the gallery at targetgallery@torpedofactory.org. We now have a new blog site with updated information on the gallery, www.thetargetgallery.blogspot.com 

for more info:
Target Gallery
t: 703.838.4565 x.4 or targetgallery@torpedofactory.org

6. OPEN CALL for PLAYWRIGHTS
deadline: Friday, October 17

Doorway Arts Ensemble Theater Company

For Immediate Release

August 18, 2008

OPEN CALL FOR NEW FULL LENGTH PLAYS

Doorway Arts Ensemble Theater Company (DAE) is seeking submissions of new plays for future productions. Submissions considered must be new plays or a creative, contemporary interpretation of a well-known play (any genre). We welcome all types of small scale productions including plays which incorporate dance and music. Material that is in development and has been produced as part of a staged reading workshop or in any public venue with reviews will be accepted.

Plays with small casts (4 or less) will be considered for full productions. Plays with larger cast sizes will be considered for staged readings or full production as budget permits. All work will continue to receive further development prior to public performance. Playwrights must be able to commit to hard deadlines. All workshop readings and rehearsals will be held in Washington, DC and writers must be present for readings as needed. Playwrights outside of the Washington, DC area will need to provide own housing.

Each submission must contain:
* One script with numbered pages and cover page
* Contact information (links to personal web sites are not acceptable)
* Playwright’s bio including any awards
* Short play synopsis: not to exceed one paragraph
* A list of characters
* Play reviews
* History of play production
* Submissions maybe done electronically as a MS word attachment to info@DoorwayArts.org, or mailed on standard CD in MS word format along with a SASP to acknowledge receipt of your materials. Entries that are incomplete or do not conform to the requested format will not receive consideration. Mail to 5904 Beech Ave
Bethesda, MD. 20817

Please visit our website at www.DoorwayArts.org
 

for more info:
Producer
t: 301.530.4349 or f: 301.530.4349 or cjmyles@verizon.net or www.DoorwayArts.org

7. Keyholder Residency
deadline: Tuesday, September 02

The Keyholder Residency Program offers emerging artists free 24-hour access to professional printmaking facilities to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. Residencies are free and one year long, starting on April 1st and October 1st each year, and they take place in the Artists’ Studio, including the solvent/etching area and the darkroom.

Keyholder Residency includes:
• 24-hour studio access
• $500 stipend
• storage space
• basic supplies (newsprint, blotters, solvents, cleaners)
• 20% discount on all Printshop classes
• free digital documentation of selected works produced during the residency
• inclusion in the Printshop's permanent art and image collection
• promotion in the Printshop's quarterly newsletter and website
• opportunity to show new work in exhibitions, open studio events, and other public events presented by the Printshop

Application Requirements:
• 5-10 digital images of recent (past 2 years) work on a CD*
• image list: your name, work title, year, medium, and dimensions
• artistic resume
• letter of intention describing briefly your plans for the residency
• names and contact information for two references
• no application form is required

* Images should be in JPEG format, resolution 200 pixel/inch, maximum dimensions 800 x 800 pixels, RGB color mode. Title each image as 

for more info:
Lower East Side Printshop
t: 212.673.5390 x.10 or f: 212.979.6493 or info@printshop.org or printshop.org

8. CityDance Ensemble Seeks Male Dancer for 08-09 Season!

CityDance Ensemble, a contemporary repertory dance company based in Washington, DC is seeking a male dancer for the 2008-2009 season.

CityDance Ensemble seeks one male dancer age 18 and up. Strong modern and ballet technique required. Experience in African and Jazz a bonus. Minimum of two years professional experience required. Prepare a short (3-minute maximum) solo to perform.

Dancers must be available to rehearse Monday - Friday from 9:30am-5pm.

Contract length: Minimum 35 weeks. Salary commensurate with experience.
Season run is September 2008 though June 2009

Inquiries:
Email:Christopher Morgan, christopher@citydance.net
or call Letitia Hays at 202.347.3909. letitia@citydance.net

CityDance Ensemble

'Washington's preeminent modern dance company' (The Washington Times)
Promising its signature power, passion, and purpose at every turn, CityDance Ensemble performs athletic, challenging repertory by choreographers from the United States and around the world. Blending strong technique and physicality with a dynamic mix of energy, emotion, and humor, CityDance delivers concerts full of integrity, expression, and life.

CityDance Ensemble performs regularly at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Music Center at Strathmore, and other theaters in the DC metro area. The company also tours both nationally and internationally each year, bringing its 'breathlessly innovative' (Dancer Magazine) performances to audiences around the world.

for more info:
City Dance Ensemble
t: 202.347.3909 or f: 202.833.2686 or info@citydance.net or www.citydance.net

9. Open House for Fall Term
deadline: Sunday, September 07

Sunday, September 7, Washington Studio School will have an Open House for Fall Term. Come and meet the Faculty; register for classes in drawing, painting, and sculpture; and participate in a free figure drawing class. Registration is currently in progress; register now to ensure a space. Please visit us on our website, call, or email.

Sunday, September 7 from 10am to 12pm.

Washington Studio School
2129 S Street, NW
Washington DC 20008

Free and open to the public. 

for more info:
Washington Studio School
t: 202.234.3030 or f: 202.234.1088 or admin@washingtonstudioschool.org or www.washingtonstudioschool.org

10. Fall Term at Washington Studio School
deadline: Sunday, September 14

Washington Studio School offers classes in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Classes meet for no less than three hours per week; morning, afternoon, and evening for a twelve week term. Washington studio School also offers limited scholarships, work-study opportunity, Certificate Program, and special events/exhibitions. Classes are for adults and high school teens. Open Figure Drawing on Monday night from 7pm to 10pm is open to the public. Open Forum on alternate Thursday evenings is open to all artists. Registration for Fall Term is currently ongoing. Please visit our website, call, or email for more information.

Fall Term: September 14 - December 13

Washington Studio School
2129 S Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008 

for more info:
Washington Studio School
t: 202.234.3030 or f: 202.234.1088 or admin@washingtonstudioschool.org or www.washingtonstudioschool.org

11. Open Figure Drawing
deadline: Wednesday, December 31

Join us at Washington Studio School for Open Figure Drawing Friday nights from 7pm - 10pm. The schedule of the evening provides gestures, short and long poses. WSS offers an intimate, atelier setting in our new building in the Dupont/Kalorama area. These sessions are ongoing since opening in September 2007.

Every Friday 7-10pm. Open to the public. Call for details, or show up with drawing supplies. 

for more info:
Washington Studio School
t: 202.234.3030 or admin@washingtonstudioschool.org or www.washingtonstudioschool.org

12. Assistant Executive Director
deadline: Friday, August 22

Position Summary: Assistant Director (AD) manages the general day-to-day operations of the Maru Montero Dance Company (MMDC). AD leads operational planning process and ensures plan implementation. AD oversees the contractual staff (Cinco Coordinator, administrative/operational support, key volunteers, interns, pro-bono and other contractual services). This individual will work as part of the leadership team on fundraising initiatives which includes some grant and report writing and close coordination with Executive Director and Board of Directors. AD also implements marketing, communications, and acts as primary contact/face of MMDC.

Ideal candidates should be bi-lingual (English and Spanish), have proven nonprofit management experience and a somewhat flexible schedule allowing for occasional evening meetings and events. A background in dance or arts is desirable but not required. All candidates should be able to work at the current MMDC offices (Flashpoint, 1120 G Street) for a minimum of 15 hours. MMDC will also accommodate a home office for supplemental hours if desired.

Please send resume and tailored cover letter to Jennifer Hinrichs at jjhinrichs@rcn.com. Please include desired salary range for 20 hour work week. 

for more info:
Maru Montero Dance Company
t: 202.315.1313 or jjhinrichs@rcn.com or www.marumontero.com

13. Looking for part time sculpture assistant
deadline: Wednesday, December 31

Established DC sculptor with studio in Beltsville, Md is looking for a sculptor to assist in his studio with making and installing sculpture in steel and stone. Applicant has full free access to a sculpture studio for their own work. This is a paid part time position

To apply,
Contact Sam Noto at samnoto@aol.com. 

for more info:
Studio Gallery
t: 202.232.8734 or info@studiogallerydc.com or www.studiogallerydc.com

14. Artists Studios for rent
deadline: Friday, October 31

Affordable Artists Studios. From 190 sf@ $219 month to 970 sf@ $1118 month,utilities included.

Shown Wednesdays 6-8, 6925 Willow NW or call 202-882-0740.
www.asalondc.org 

for more info:
A. Salon
t: 202.882.0740

Back to Top