ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

Arts Council Initiatives for 2008

Fall Art Show, in collaboration with the Preservation Committee, at Hoopes Park . This will be a one day event on October 5, 2008. A prospectus is being developed for this at present. Contact us for more information.

The Council will be exploring partnerships with the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail and the Scenic Byway during the coming year In order to develop more Cultural Tourism offerings, so look for more news about this shortly... art exhibits at local wineries might be an opportunity to sell and show your work!

Call For Artists 2008:

MADE IN NEW YORK

Professional artists residing in New York State may submit slides or digital images

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center

205 Genesee Street n Auburn, NY 13021

(315) 255-1553 n mail@schweinfurthartcenter.org

www.myartcenter.org

Entry Forms Due March 28

LAKESIDE-STATEWIDE JURIED ART EXHIBITION

The Art Association of Oswego, Inc.

P.O. Box 271 Oswego, N.Y. 13126 (315)343-5675

Entry Deadline: February 1, 2008

An anticipated $1025 in prize money will be awarded. $300 for Best of Show is guaranteed.

STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY STIPENDS

Upcoming SOS Deadline - February 5, 2008

Strategic Opportunity Stipends (SOS) provides grants designed to help individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of specific, unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career. These are $100-$600 grants for forthcoming opportunities (not necessarily projects) that are distinct from an artist's ongoing work. The next deadline is February 5, 2008. This deadline is for opportunities occurring between March 1, 2008 and June 30, 2008.

Complete the application: www.nyfa.org

N Y S C A

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –

Contact: Anne H. Van Ingen (212) 741-7013 or Marcy Shaffer (212) 741-5258

or by email: avaningen@nysca.org or mshaffer@nysca.org

GRANTS AVAILABLE DEADLINE: MARCH 3, 2008

The Architecture, Planning and Design Program of the New York State Council on the Arts is pleased to announce the availability of project grants for professionals in the design, planning and historic preservation fields through its Independent Projects Category.

Grants of up to $10,000 will be available for architects, landscape architects, planners, designers, historic preservationists and scholars to realize specific projects that advance the field and contribute to the public’s understanding of the designed environment. The development of design prototypes, historical studies of building types, theoretical design studies or texts, or explorations of new technology in the design fields are all welcome. The program is particularly interested in innovative ideas being explored outside of traditional practice. Individuals whose work is not broadly known are encouraged to apply.

Projects may relate to any of the disciplines the program covers, including: architecture; architectural history; landscape architecture; urban and rural planning; urban design; historic preservation; graphic design; and industrial design.

Only New York State residents are eligible to apply. Tuition or projects being done in pursuit of an academic degree will not be funded. NYSCA funds cannot be used for out-of-state travel expenses. Applicants may only submit a project through a nonprofit sponsoring organization. The Architecture Program staff will assist individuals in identifying an appropriate group if necessary.

The deadline to register a request on line through a nonprofit sponsor is March 3rd, 2008. Additional written and visual material will be due on May 1st, 2008. A panel of design and planning professionals will evaluate the proposals, and final decisions will be made by late July, 2008.

For further information about this funding opportunity and application instructions, see the Architecture, Planning and Design Program’s guidelines for the Independent Projects Category on the New York State Council on the Arts’ web site, www.nysca.org.

Tuesday, February 12, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The Rochester Regional Community Design Center presents Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institution, speaking on strategies that promote revitalization of central cities, and enhance their ability to attract, retain, and grow the middle class. "The 2% Solution: Drawing a Critical Mass of Residents Downtown" is the theme of this 2nd in the Reshaping Rochester! Lecture Series, 2008. Tickets available in advance at Greenwood Bookstore, Parkleigh, Wegmans (service fee may apply), the RRCDC offices or on-line at the RRCDC website: $10 adults, $5 students, or at the door for $15. Lecture will take place at St. Mary's Church, 15 St. Mary's Place. For more information about this and upcoming lectures visit www.rrcdc.org <http://www.rrcdc.org/>

  Keep in touch with regional events by visiting CRC’s Website at cspot.org.