COMMUNITY ARTsSIGHT

COMMUNITY ARTsSIGHT
By: D. DelReverda-Jennings

KUABA GALLERY: 876 Massachusetts Ave. Friday Dec. 5, 2008 from 5-10pm. Kuaba presents "Hope Inspired", new works by artist Christine Drummond and paintings created by orphaned and vulnerable children of Zimbabwe. The paintings by the orphans are a result of an inspirational art project 'Ray Of Hope' facilitated by Drummond. Also showing new large and medium sized sculptures by various Shona sculptors. Exhibition runs through Jan. '09. Free! INFO: 317-955-8405, 317-332-9357.

HOP DEAN JOHNSON: Annual Holiday Show! 646 Mass. Ave. Opening Artists Reception, Friday, December 5, 2008 from 5-9pm. Participating Artists include: Kate Oberreich, Jerry Points, Cindy Wingo, Andrea Eberbachart, Kevin Smola, Susan Mauck, Yasha Persson, Julie Ball, Amy Falstrom, Casey Jo Crist Ailes, Jim Kemp, JC Brooks, Amy Cannady, PT Sinclair, Jacobina Trump, Jerry Points, Teri Barnett, Doug Arnholter, John Domont, Kevin Smola, Carol Jourdan, Amy Kindred, Marco Zehrung, Mint Evans, Bruce Dean, Scott Johnson, D. DelReverda-Jennings. Runs through Jan. Free! INFO: 317-634-8020

IMPACT 100: Greater Indianapolis Grants: This charitable women’s giving circle awards grant of $100,000 for a specific project or program that is 1-2 years in length and has potential to make significant impact in the greater Indianapolis area. Arts and Culture is one of the eligible award areas. Nonprofit’s seat of operation must be in greater Indianapolis area (Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, or Boone County) or must be a recognized local chapter of a state or national nonprofit serving this region. Deadline: Jan. 20, 2009 (Letter Of Inquiry). INFO: grants@impact100indy.org , www.impact100indy.org

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Call for Entries: Through My Eyes—Perspectives of Autism: A Juried Exhibition for Artists with Autism during the month of April 2009. Exhibition sponsored in partnership by Riley Hospital for Children Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center (CSATC) and VSA arts of Indiana in honor of National Autism Awareness Month and in conjunction with CSATC’s Autism Awareness Fair. Open to any artist with an autism spectrum disorder, age 8 and above, is eligible to submit artwork for consideration. Artwork in this exhibit will NOT be for sale. Deadline:Jan. 16, '09. INFO: Emily Compton; ecompton@vsai.org , 317-974-4123, 1-800-484-8055 (pin 1605) toll free, http://vsai.org/call4art.pdf

CREATIVE RENEWAL ARTS FELLOWSHIP: The Arts Council of Indianapolis believes that a continued investment in our artists and arts administrators benefits central Indiana's overall cultural climate. Applicants must be either professional artists or arts administrators, employed by non-profit organizations; resided at least three years of consecutive residence in one of the following Indiana counties: Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Hancock, Johnson, or Shelby; have at least 10 years of experience in the arts and at least three years in which the applicant's primary source of income was employment in the arts; applicant's primary source of income over the past three years was work in dance, theatre, media arts, music, literature, visual arts, or multidisciplinary art forms. The fellowship funds may be used for research, instruction, apprenticeships, travel, conferences, or other experiences that will assist the recipient in their exploration of artistry or creative journey. Deadline: February 13, 2009. INFO: http://www.artscouncilofindianapolis.org/

ARTISTS SEEKING MONEY? The Indiana Arts Commission is looking for individual artists living and working in Indiana to apply for up to $2,000 from the Individual Artist Project Grant. The grants are intended to assist Indiana artists with specific project-related costs that will help them further their career and provide significant public benefit through the completed project. Applicants must be 18+, live in Indiana for one year preceding the application date. The program cycle runs from July 1 to June 30 and offers flexibility to respond to artists' needs and goals. Applicants must plan a project, or phase of a project, which can be realized within the requested budget and completed within the proposed timeline. Artists must submit application for IAP grants online. Deadline:February 2, 2009. INFO: http://www.IN.gov/arts/2540.htm

INDIANA ARTISAN PROGRAM:The Indiana Artisan Development program is a joint venture of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Indiana Arts Commission and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture which will support and promote Hoosier artisans and handmade products. The IADP is a wonderful opportunity for Indiana local artists, artisans and food producers. Individuals selected will be given a logo for branding their product as a “made in Indiana item,” receive business development support and funding, have an Internet presence on the IADP website, become part of artisan-related tourism trails, and have their product(s) showcased in artisan outreach programs including trade shows and retail outlets. Individuals must undergo a jurying process to be selected for the program. Guidelines and the online application are available for the 2009 adjudication jury sessions which will begin in May and October 2009. Details and grant guidelines will be available on the IAC website in January 2009; check for program updates and announcements.
INFO: http://www.in.gov/indianaartisan/index.html , http://www.indianaartisan.com/

GALLERY SEVEN ARTIST CALL: Gallery Seven operated by the Pike Performing Arts Center is a unique exhibition space offering an opportunity to community visual artists to be showcased during regular operational hours and during ticketed Pike Performing Arts Center programs or by appointment. Artist contracts run for one month. Free. INFO: Jared Duymovic, Community Outreach Coordinator; 317-216-5450, ppac@pike.k12.in.us , http://www.pikepac.org

CALL FOR SELECT ARTISTS: Regional: Specific: Escanaba, MI: William Bonifas Fine Arts Center: The William Bonifas Fine Arts Center is accepting entries for a juried exhibit entitled "Fires Around the Lakes: Ten Years After,"open to glassworkers living or working in the states bordering the Great Lakes (MI, WI, MN, IN, IL, OH, PA, NY and Ontario, Canada). This exhibit will take place June 25 to July 30, 2009 and is open to all glass media including blown, fused, cast, stained, painted, lampworked and mosaic artwork of original design created in the last two years. Entry Deadline is April 25, 2009. INFO: Beth Cox at the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center; 906-786-3833 ext. 16, bc@bonifasarts.org

2009 BLUECAT SCREENPLAY CONTEST: Regional: IL: Call For Entries: The 2009 BlueCat ScreenPlay Contest is now open for submission of feature length screenplays! The winner receives $10,000. Four finalists receive $1500. Every writer who submits to BlueCat receives a written script analysis of their screenplay. Entry Fee - $50. Early Bird Script Analysis: Early Bird Deadline: December 1, 2008. Screenplays submitted by Dec 1, 2008 will receive their analysis by Jan 5, 2009. Regular Deadline: March 2, 2009. Late Deadline: April 1, 2009 ($60 Entry Fee.) Submit You ScreenPlay. INFO:
http://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/submissions/call_for_entries.php , http://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/ , www.myspace.com/bluecatscreenplay

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