Events

Aug. 24-31
Georgia Aquarium Dolphins on Parade
Online, Atlanta, Ga.
Georgia Aquarium is pleased to announce a new public art exhibition for Atlanta. The aquarium is celebrating the opening of its new Dolphin Exhibit and its fifth anniversary. As part of this celebration it will feature Dolphins on Parade. Finished sculptures will be displayed around Atlanta for approximately three months. The dolphin fiberglass forms serve as a beautiful canvas for artists to interpret and reflect on the excitement of this new addition to the aquarium and to Atlanta. Artists are requested to submit an initial design proposal for their dolphin. Following a design review by our Dolphins on Parade committee, artists will be paired up with sponsors to finalize the one-of-a-kind design. Any artist or designer is eligible to participate. Artists are requested to submit a concept design of a dolphin and examples from their portfolio. Committee approval of an artist and/or their design does not guarantee that the submitted concept will be the final design or that the artist will be selected to produce a finished sculpture. Selected artists receive: a $750 honorarium to cover materials and supplies; name recognition on a display plaque on the dolphin; listing with a photo of completed work on the aquarium website, and other media opportunities as available. Learn more and apply online. For more information e-mail Kristie Cobb Hacke.


July 21-Aug. 31
The Art Libraries Society of North America LoPresti Publication Award Competition
The Art Libraries Society of North America is the largest international professional organization devoted to art librarianship. The Southeast Chapter of ARLIS/NA established the LoPresti Publication Award Competition in 1985 to recognize and encourage excellence in art publications issued in the Southeastern United States. The publication awards are named for Mary Ellen LoPresti, who was the design librarian at the Harrye B. Lyons Design Library, North Carolina State University, until her death in 1985. Museums and galleries, educational institutions, libraries, organizations and commercial presses are encouraged to submit publications for consideration. All publications will be judged on the quality of content and format within the appropriate category. The number of items that may be submitted is not restricted. Only those art and architecture books, exhibition catalogs, and serials published (copyrighted) during the 2009 calendar year in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, or the Virgin Islands are eligible for consideration. In-house newsletters, posters, invitations and other promotional material will not be considered. Winning entries will be placed in the Duke University East Campus Library, Durham, N.C. Learn more online; contact Liz Gentry for entry forms and guidelines at 770.387.1300 ext. 7235 or via e-mail.

Aug. 9-Sept. 23
5th Annual IIDA/Metropolis Smart Environment Awards
Omline
The purpose of the 5th Annual IIDA/Metropolis Smart Environment Awards is to recognize individuals and collaborative teams creating excellent, leading edge interior environments. Interior design and architecture professionals and teams practicing legally in their jurisdictions may participate. Projects must have been completed after April 2009 and not previously published. Request an entry kit by Sept. 23, 2010; submit completed entries by Oct. 6, 2010. Learn more online.

Aug. 25-Sept. 26
"The Art Cure," a breast cancer awareness art project
Savannah, Georgia
International artist, photographer and writer Tatiana von Tauber in conjunction with Horizon Gallery presents THE ART CURE, a breast cancer awareness art project which invites patients and survivors to paint a work of art that will be auctioned off for charity. Opening Oct.1 at Horizon Gallery, Savannah Georgia, the exhibition runs through Oct. 29. The artists do not need to be survivors of breast cancer. Learn more online.

Aug. 10-Sept. 30
Lynn Haven logo design and slogan contest
The Lynn Haven Community Redevelopment Agency is sponsoring a logo design and slogan contest to create a new “brand” for the CRA. The public is invited to submit logo designs and a slogan to be used as a vital element of the agency’s marketing efforts. The logo must represent the agency by using recognizable elements according to its vision statement and the city’s historic background. The winning design may appear on various media materials used to represent and promote the Lynn Haven CRA. The contest is open to the public. The winning logo and slogan will be selected by the CRA board. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate. Learn more online.

July 21-Sept. 30
Francisco Mantecón International Advertising Poster Competition
Spain
Terras Gauda Wineries and the Vigo Port Authority are sponsors of the Francisco Mantecón International Advertising Poster Competition, in an effort to establish a permanent connection with the city of Vigo in Galicia. Learn more online.

Aug. 9-Oct. 1
Jan van Eyck Academie
The Netherlands
The Jan van Eyck Academie is an institute for research and production where artists, designers and theoreticians work alongside each other. The JVE Academie has positions available in the Fine Art and Design Departments for the next academic year, starting Jan. 1, 2011. Artists are invited to submit proposals for individual research projects; designers can apply for one of the projects formulated by the department. Learn more online.

July 1-Oct. 1
CAA Fellowships for MFA Students
Online
This fall, the College Art Association will award five grants of $5,000 each to outstanding students who will receive M.F.A. degrees in calendar year 2011. Honorable mentions, awarded at the discretion of the jury, will receive a free one-year CAA membership and complimentary registration to the Annual Conference. CAA’s Professional-Development Fellowships in the Visual Arts offer financial assistance to promising M.F.A. candidates. Fellows are honored with grants to help them with various aspects of their work, whether it be for job-search expenses or purchasing materials for the studio. CAA believes a grant of this kind, without contingencies, can best facilitate the transition between graduate studies and professional careers. Learn more and download application form.

Aug. 31-Oct. 8
"SCAD Challenge: Film" for high school students
Savannah, Ga.; Online
Offering high school students an international stage to exhibit their work, the SCAD Challenge seeks the next generation of talented artists and designers. High school seniors and juniors may compete to showcase their work at SCAD signature events, and may become eligible for scholarships to SCAD, the most comprehensive art and design university in the world. The next SCAD Challenge is in the film category. Students submitting an entry for the SCAD Challenge have the opportunity for their short film to be featured at the 2010 Savannah Film Festival. Students whose submissions are chosen may become eligible for a scholarship to SCAD. The Savannah Film Festival features the best in independent and innovative filmmaking from around the world. Hosted by SCAD, the annual festival presents a full range of cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers.Entries may be submitted Sept. 10-Oct.8. Learn more online. For questions, call 912.525.5000 or 1.800.869.7223, or e-mail filmchallenge@scad.edu.

Aug. 9-Oct. 25
Rivers and Spires Festival poster contest
Clarksville, Tennessee
The Rivers and Spires Festival in Clarksville, Tennessee, seeks submissions for the 2011 festival poster. The winner will receive significant exposure throughout the event, as well as a $500 cash prize. The winner will not only have his or her work displayed on a poster for all to see, but aspects of the artwork will also be used on festival merchandise including the official Rivers and Spires T-shirt and program. Along with the $500 prize, the winning artist will be recognized throughout the festival weekend (April 14-16, 2011) and receive a complimentary 10-foot-by-10-foot booth during the festival. Learn more online.

June 16-Nov. 1
INDEX/UNICEF Design Challenge
Denmark
INDEX Design Challenge is posing a challenge to design students around the world to use their competencies to address serious issues and make a real difference in people's lives. The challenge this year has been developed in close collaboration with and endorsed by UNICEF. For more information, visit designtoimprovelife.dk or e-mail Lise Vejse Klint.

June 30-Dec. 31
Volunteer for Asociación Artistica para Niños
Costa Rica; Nicaragua
Volunteer in Costa Rica or Nicaragua for the Asociación Artistica para Niños (ASArt). Contact Chandra Barrantes Calvo for more information. Learn more online.