Sept. 4
Local organizations seek entrepreneurial business ideas
Online
Sept. 5
Grant Park Tour of Homes seeks artists and musicians
Grant Park, Atlanta area
The Grant Park Tour of Homes is looking for local artists and musicians to participate in the 2008 Grant Park Tour of Homes Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sept. 28, noon - 6 p.m. The 35th annual tour is celebrating Grant Park’s 125th birthday this year; Grant Park was born in a time of beautiful and inspiring art and music. Romanticism and Impressionism were being explored in the art world, while Mendelssohn and Chopin were composing masterpieces. In celebration of this time, the Grant Park tour would like to display art and feature musicians in the 14 featured homes and gardens. All artists and musicians will be also be included in the tour guide book. Tour committee members will work with each artist to place their work in the appropriate homes and assign musicians to homes for short segments of time. Proceeds from the tour benefit the Grant Park Neighborhood Association to support area initiatives and civic groups. If you are interested in participating in the Tour, nominating an artist or musician, or want more information, contact Anna Benifield via e-mail or at 404.226.1241.
Sept. 7
Honda hosts ad contest
Online
Honda Carland is offering $5,000 cash to the filmmaker who creates its next TV commercial. Submit your compelling 30-second spot promoting Honda's cars for posting online, where the winner will be chosen by popular vote. Read the rules and regulations. The winning entry will be selected in September.
Sept. 8
MODA invites SCAD-Atlanta students to submit card designs
Online, MODA
The Museum of Design Atlanta invites SCAD-Atlanta students in interior design, graphic design and related fields to submit entries for its inaugural Holiday Card Sale. Boxed cards of selected designs will be available for purchase at the museum galleries and on the MODA Web site Oct. 2-Dec. 20. Submissions should support design rather than fine art, should not include any greeting and should not be specific to any religion. Submit designs in a square format. Each designer who enters a design for the Holiday Card Sale competition also may submit an unlimited number of handmade, one-of-a-kind cards accompanied by an appropriate envelope, box or packaging.
Submit entries and ask questions via e-mail. View template and design specifications.
Sept. 17
'Atlas Shrugged' essay contest opens for entries
Online
Sept. 17 is the deadline to apply for the 10th annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand’s novel “Atlas Shrugged” for college students and graduating high school seniors. Cash prizes ranging from $50 to $10,000 will be awarded. View eligibility details and an application.
Sept. 17
‘Atlas Shrugged’ essay contest opens for entries
Online
Sept. 17 is the deadline to apply for the 10th annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand's novel "Atlas Shrugged" for college students and graduating high school seniors. Cash prizes ranging from $50-10,000 will be awarded. See eligibility details and application.
Sept. 20
Wildlife photography exhibition to benefit rescue
Statesboro, Ga.
West Main Art Gallery and Studios in Statesboro, Ga., will host a juried wildlife photography competition to benefit Raven Oaks Raptor Rescue Center. For an application, call 912.489.0665, visit the gallery at 25 W. Main St. in Statesboro, or e-mail.
Sept. 26
Counseling association holds image competition
SCAD
The Georgia College Counseling Association invites all college and university students in Georgia to create an image for the GCCA 2009 Annual Conference on St. Simon’s. The theme for the conference is “College Counselors: We Can’t Change the Waves, but We Can Learn to Surf.” The competition is open to all students currently enrolled in a college or university in the state of Georgia. Prizes are $100 for the winning entry and $50 for the runner-up. Students may enter up to three pieces of original work. All work must be reproducible on a T-shirt. Use no more than four, preferably three, colors. The original size must not be greater than 9 by 12 inches. The images must accompany your print on a CD. (Do not submit a CD without a print). Submit entries to Pat Mooney, SCAD, Counseling and Student Support Services, P.O. Box 3146, Savannah, GA, 31402. Identify all submissions with the artist’s name and telephone number on back. Call 912.525.6971 for more information and to request an entry form.
Sept. 26
Help SCAD celebrate 30 years
SCAD
SCAD is accepting individual submission proposals for a large-scale installation to be exhibited at the college to commemorate SCAD’s 30th anniversary. One individual canvas each will be displayed from 30 different SCAD artists who submit proposals that best depict SCAD’s evolution since its founding in 1978. Artists whose proposals are selected will receive a $2,000 individual prize and a blank 30-by-30-inch square canvas to bring their proposal to life. The 30 completed canvases will be hung together to celebrate the enormous strides SCAD has made over the past 30 years. Submissions are only accepted from SCAD students, alumni, faculty and staff. Drop off a two-page, 8.5-by-11-inch proposal document to Megan Tatom at Evans Hall, 212 W. Hall St., Savannah, or mail it to her at P.O. Box 3146, Savannah, GA 31402. The proposal must contain a brief description, a sketch, a list of materials and colors being considered for the canvas, a brief artist bio that includes the artist's affiliation with SCAD and major (if applicable), and contact information, including phone and e-mail address. Only one submission per artist will be accepted. Artists will be notified by Oct. 6 if their proposal has been selected. Completed canvases must be delivered on or before Nov. 3. Contact Megan Tatom by e-mail only with any questions.
Sept. 26
Wearable art show seeks entries
Baton Rouge, La.
Entries are being accepted for the second "Uncommon Thread Wearable Art Show." Full-garment art selected by jurors Cecelia Kane and Loren Schwerd will be presented at the Louisiana State Museum-Baton Rouge by live models. Only images of the work are needed for submission. This year's theme is "FORCE." Artists are encouraged to apply any interpretation of that theme to their work. Cash prizes of $500, $200 and $100 are awarded to first, second and third place, respectively. The show will take place Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Attendance to the show is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Culture Candy Web site and click on "Uncommon Thread."
June 26-Sept. 26
Wearable art show seeks entries
CultureCandy and the Louisiana State Museum-Baton Rouge announced the second annual "Uncommon Thread Wearable Art Show FORCE 2008," Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Selected submissions will be featured in a multidisciplinary presentation. The theme of "FORCE" is meant to give participants a concept that enhances the art's ability to communicate with the audience. "FORCE" can be interpreted by its role in nature, the military, physicality or emotion. Artists can also react against the theme with inspired thoughts of passivity, fragility or subservience. The work will be judged on the artist's ability to skillfully construct and intelligently convey their message. Download the prospectus, or e-mail or call 225.219.0726 for more information.
Sept. 26
Exhibition focuses on human rights
Online
The Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta seeks original art for "Learn Promote Defend," an exhibition offered in conjunction with "60 Years of Progress…10 Days of Recognition," a 10-day commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Jurors inlcude Sylvie Fortin, editor in chief of Art Papers, and Jodi Hauptman, curator of drawings at MOMA. Entries in all 2-D visual arts media will be accepted. Interested artists should interpret one or more articles of the UDHR and provide a résumé and artist's statement. Selected work will be part of the exhibition and a silent auction to be held Dec. 10 at Mason Murer Fine Art in Atlanta. Six selected artists will have the opportunity to participate in a billboard public art project in coordination with CCHR, planned to begin in 2009 in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Visit the Web site for guidelines and the entry form.
Sept. 30
International poster design competition open to entries
Galicia, Spain
The seventh edition of the Francisco Mantecon International Advertising Poster Design Competition is open to submissions. Posters must be previously unpublished. Entries must include the image on a CD or diskette, in a PC-readable format, and the original copy of the image printed and affixed to light card stock, suitably protected. Work should be inside a sealed envelope with the artist's pseudonym; also include the artist's full name, a copy of an I.D. card, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and a written acceptance of the competition rules posted online. Send entries to Bodegas Terras Gauda, S. A., Carretera de Tui-A Guarda, km. 46, O Rosal – 36760 Pontevedra, Spain. All work postmarked prior to Sept. 30, 6 p.m., will be accepted. Prizes include 10,000 euros for the winning poster and 2,000 euros each for two runners up.
Sept. 30
Harley-Davidson hosts contest for female filmmakers
Online
Harley-Davidson is hosting a "Bikes, Camera, Action!" contest for aspiring female filmmakers. The motor company is searching for female filmmakers who can capture the sense of empowerment, freedom and adventure that is inherent when women get behind the handlebars of their own Harley-Davidson motorcycle in a two-minute short film. The winning filmmaker will receive $5,000 for her next film project, a high-definition video camera and a Harley-Davidson leather jacket. She also will have the opportunity to release her film during a special premiere party in Los Angeles. View full details about the contest.
Sept. 30
Atlanta Regional Commission conducts photography contest
Online
Oct. 10
Photography exhibition benefits homeless
Atlanta
On Oct. 30, Samaritan House of Atlanta will hold its third annual photography exhibition and reception, "New Beginnings: The Story of Lives Transformed," at the Cator Woolford Gardens in historic Druid Hills. All proceeds of the event will benefit Samaritan House of Atlanta, whose mission is to transform lives by helping homeless men and women gain self-sufficiency through personalized employment readiness and life stabilization programs. This year’s exhibition will focus on hopefulness and success, featuring photographs that show positive images of people and experiences. Individual photographs or a photojournalist view of daily activities at Samaritan House are welcome. Photographers can choose to donate photographs, loan photographs for display or both. Submit up to five framed and matted photograph(s) to Café 458 at 458 Edgewood Ave. (near Boulevard), Atlanta, GA 30312. Photographs should be at least 11 by 14 inches, in either black and white or color. For more information, visit the Web site, call 404.446.4682 or send e-mail.
Oct. 15
Online conference open for paper submissions
Online
April 29-Oct. 24
Austin Film Festival open to entries
Austin, Texas
The 15th annual Austin Film Festival is accepting screenplay, teleplay and film entries. The festival is scheduled Oct. 16-23 in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit the Web site.
Film categories include narrative feature, narrative short, narrative student short, documentary feature, documentary short and animated short. Postmark deadlines are June 5 for regular entry, July 5 for late entry, and July 15 for very late entry. Submit films using the online submission form.
Screenplay categories are drama and comedy, which each offer a cash prize of $5,000; entrants also may choose to have their scripts considered for the Latitude and Sci-Fi awards of $2,500 each. Regular deadline is May 15; late deadline is June 1.
The teleplay competition includes both drama and sitcom categories and is open to any spec script for any currently airing network or cable television program. Deadline is June 1.
Contact Alex McPhail with any questions, or access the entry form and rules online.
Oct. 27
SCAD seeks entries for "Small Works"
SCAD exhibitions
The Savannah College of Art and Design invites SCAD students, alumni, faculty and staff to submit 2-D and 3-D work for the annual "Small Works" juried exhibition. Work must measure 18 inches or less in all directions, including the frame if applicable. All work must be for sale, and the artist’s price may not exceed $250. There is no limit to the number of entries an artist may submit; a small, concise body of work is encouraged. Submit a CD, DVD or e-mail with the following:
Dec. 1
Filmfest seeks groundbreaking documentaries
Online
The True/False Film Fest is heading into its sixth year of celebrating non-fiction film, and is seeking out groundbreaking documentaries from all over the globe. We are particularly interested in films that walk the line between fact and fiction, commenting in some way on the world and on filmmaking itself. The festival takes place Feb. 26, 2009, in Columbia, Mo., and includes panels, parties and screenings. If your film is accepted, you will receive travel, lodging and a festival pass. Early bird deadline is Sept. 30; entry fees are $20 for feature and $15 for short. The regular deadline is Nov. 15, with fees of $25 for feature and $20 for short. Late deadline is Dec. 1, and fees are $30 for feature and $25 for short. Submit online to receive $5 off the entry fee.
Dec. 31
Detroit theater screens independent films
Detroit
The Mitten Movie Project is a monthly film night in metro Detroit dedicated to screening independent films, shorts, trailers, documentaries, video art pieces and music videos on the first Tuesday of every month. Filmmakers interested in submitting work should include a playable DVD; an uncompressed version of the film in .mov or .avi format; a 50- to 100-word synopsis; name, phone number, e-mail address and Web site URL; total running time; and press kits and production stills or posters, if available. Mail submissions to Mitten Movie Project, 715 E. Milwaukee, Detroit, MI 48202 c/o Connie Mangilin. Submissions are due two weeks prior to the screening. For more information, visit the Web site.
Dec. 31
Guest artist program in Turks and Caicos Islands open to applications
Turks and Caicos Islands
The guest artist program at Turks and Caicos Sporting Club at Ambergris Cay is a unique opportunity for visiting artists to paint, photograph or sculpt work on-site in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The program also offers the artists exposure in Turks and Caicos Sporting Club marketing materials and the possibility of producing commissioned pieces for members. Photographers, watercolor artists and illustrators
are of particular interest. The club will provide air transportation, accommodations and meals. Recommended stay is five-seven days. In return, the club requests one completed work to be displayed in its facilities; the piece will become the club's property. For more information, contact Christine Tamms via e-mail or call 843.815.8300, ext. 1.
Dec. 31
Publisher seeks graphic novel and manuscript submissions
Savannah
Arctic Wolf is an independently owned fiction book and graphic novel publisher based in Savannah. They are accepting submissions of both graphic novels and text manuscripts for 2008. Visit the Web site for more information. Arctic Wolf is not a vanity press or self-publishing house, and authors will not be charged any fees.
Oct. 1, 2007-Dec. 31, 2008
Ongoing: Submit your art for the SCAD Web site home page
Online
SCAD students and faculty are encouraged to submit images of their work for consideration as home page images on the SCAD Web site. High-resolution JPEG format images only, with the smallest dimension greater than 1,000 pixels. Images may be cropped to fit the landscape orientation of the site. Student artwork should include the name of the student, hometown, degree sought and major; title of the work; medium; dimensions (when appropriate); and year work was produced (e.g., Jane Smith, Brookline, Mass., B.F.A. student in painting, Morning Dew, oil on canvas, 8" x 10", 2003). Faculty artwork should include faculty member's name, position and department; title of work; medium; dimensions (when appropriate); and year work was produced (e.g., Mary Williams, professor of illustration, Tybee Pier, chromogenic print, 2004). Submit your images to webdesign@scad.edu.
Dec. 30-31
Scholarships available to Think Tank 4
Online
Think Tank is the annual forum of the Institute for Integrated Teaching, which brings together art and design master teachers, administrators and emerging educators to address thematic issues of higher education. Scheduled June 5-10, 2009, at the Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia, Think Tank 4 will be presented in two parts. “Part 1: Divergence, Convergence, Emergence: Expanding Cross-Disciplinary Creativity” is targeted to senior faculty and focuses on education philosophy and policy. “Part 2: From Theory to Practice: Multi-disciplinary Creativity” focuses on emerging educators and administrators. An emerging educator is a Master of Fine Arts student or adjunct instructor who is entering the profession. The Institute for Integrated Teaching is offering 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to emerging educators or administrators to defray the costs of attendance. The scholarship application deadline is December 30. Applications can be downloaded from the Web site.
Feb. 3, 2009
Queer Show 2009 accepting entries
Tucson, Ariz.
The Conrad Wilde Gallery in Tucson, Ariz., is seeking entries for the Queer Show 2009. Submissions should deal with issues of gender and/or sexual orientation. Work in 2-D and 3-D media is welcome; submissions must be ready for exhibit and available for sale. E-mail submissions are not accepted. For complete guidelines, visit the Web site.
Feb. 18, 2009
SCAD seeks Scholarship Gala donations
Granite Hall, SCAD-Atlanta
The SCAD institutional advancement office is seeking art donations for the 2009 Scholarship Gala in honor of SCAD's 30th anniversary. Unique and creative work that represents the level of talent associated with SCAD in all disciplines is needed. Institutional advancement will host scholarship galas in Savannah and Atlanta. Artists are urged to consider donating to both galas in order to reach a larger demographic. The SCAD-Savannah Scholarship Gala will be held Jan. 24, 2009, and the SCAD-Atlanta Scholarship Gala will be held April 16, 2009. Artists who want to donate may contact Karla Giebner at 912.525.5843 at SCAD-Savannah or Rebecca Nort at 404.253.2728 at SCAD-Atlanta. SCAD-Savannah Scholarship Gala submissions are due Nov. 3, and SCAD-Atlanta Scholarship Gala submissions are due Feb. 18, 2009. Work may be dropped off at Granite Hall, 126 E. Gaston St., Savannah, Ga., or at SCAD-Atlanta, Room 521.
Aug. 31, 2009
Sell work at shopSCAD
Online, Savannah, Atlanta
ShopSCAD is always looking for new fine art work and designs from SCAD students, alumni, and faculty and staff members. If you’re a member of the SCAD community and want your work considered for inclusion in shopSCAD’s Savannah, Atlanta or online boutiques, visit the Web site or e-mail Amy Zurcher, director of shopSCAD.
Local organizations seek entrepreneurial business ideas
Online
The Creative Coast Alliance and Ariel Savannah Angel Partners seek business ideas from entrepreneurs, students, faculty, etc. to enter the FastPitch Competition. TCCa and ASAP will rank participants in two ways: the best entrepreneurial presentation and the idea having the greatest investor appeal. Finalists will have the opportunity to make a three-minute FastPitch presentation to angel investors on Oct. 10, 2008 at the Westin Hotel in Savannah, Ga. For more information and to submit an application, visit the FastPITCH section of TCCa's Web site.
Sept. 5
Grant Park Tour of Homes seeks artists and musicians
Grant Park, Atlanta area
The Grant Park Tour of Homes is looking for local artists and musicians to participate in the 2008 Grant Park Tour of Homes Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sept. 28, noon - 6 p.m. The 35th annual tour is celebrating Grant Park’s 125th birthday this year; Grant Park was born in a time of beautiful and inspiring art and music. Romanticism and Impressionism were being explored in the art world, while Mendelssohn and Chopin were composing masterpieces. In celebration of this time, the Grant Park tour would like to display art and feature musicians in the 14 featured homes and gardens. All artists and musicians will be also be included in the tour guide book. Tour committee members will work with each artist to place their work in the appropriate homes and assign musicians to homes for short segments of time. Proceeds from the tour benefit the Grant Park Neighborhood Association to support area initiatives and civic groups. If you are interested in participating in the Tour, nominating an artist or musician, or want more information, contact Anna Benifield via e-mail or at 404.226.1241.
Sept. 7
Honda hosts ad contest
Online
Honda Carland is offering $5,000 cash to the filmmaker who creates its next TV commercial. Submit your compelling 30-second spot promoting Honda's cars for posting online, where the winner will be chosen by popular vote. Read the rules and regulations. The winning entry will be selected in September.
Sept. 8
MODA invites SCAD-Atlanta students to submit card designs
Online, MODA
The Museum of Design Atlanta invites SCAD-Atlanta students in interior design, graphic design and related fields to submit entries for its inaugural Holiday Card Sale. Boxed cards of selected designs will be available for purchase at the museum galleries and on the MODA Web site Oct. 2-Dec. 20. Submissions should support design rather than fine art, should not include any greeting and should not be specific to any religion. Submit designs in a square format. Each designer who enters a design for the Holiday Card Sale competition also may submit an unlimited number of handmade, one-of-a-kind cards accompanied by an appropriate envelope, box or packaging.
Submit entries and ask questions via e-mail. View template and design specifications.
Sept. 17
'Atlas Shrugged' essay contest opens for entries
Online
Sept. 17 is the deadline to apply for the 10th annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand’s novel “Atlas Shrugged” for college students and graduating high school seniors. Cash prizes ranging from $50 to $10,000 will be awarded. View eligibility details and an application.
Sept. 17
‘Atlas Shrugged’ essay contest opens for entries
Online
Sept. 17 is the deadline to apply for the 10th annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand's novel "Atlas Shrugged" for college students and graduating high school seniors. Cash prizes ranging from $50-10,000 will be awarded. See eligibility details and application.
Sept. 20
Wildlife photography exhibition to benefit rescue
Statesboro, Ga.
West Main Art Gallery and Studios in Statesboro, Ga., will host a juried wildlife photography competition to benefit Raven Oaks Raptor Rescue Center. For an application, call 912.489.0665, visit the gallery at 25 W. Main St. in Statesboro, or e-mail.
Sept. 26
Counseling association holds image competition
SCAD
The Georgia College Counseling Association invites all college and university students in Georgia to create an image for the GCCA 2009 Annual Conference on St. Simon’s. The theme for the conference is “College Counselors: We Can’t Change the Waves, but We Can Learn to Surf.” The competition is open to all students currently enrolled in a college or university in the state of Georgia. Prizes are $100 for the winning entry and $50 for the runner-up. Students may enter up to three pieces of original work. All work must be reproducible on a T-shirt. Use no more than four, preferably three, colors. The original size must not be greater than 9 by 12 inches. The images must accompany your print on a CD. (Do not submit a CD without a print). Submit entries to Pat Mooney, SCAD, Counseling and Student Support Services, P.O. Box 3146, Savannah, GA, 31402. Identify all submissions with the artist’s name and telephone number on back. Call 912.525.6971 for more information and to request an entry form.
Sept. 26
Help SCAD celebrate 30 years
SCAD
SCAD is accepting individual submission proposals for a large-scale installation to be exhibited at the college to commemorate SCAD’s 30th anniversary. One individual canvas each will be displayed from 30 different SCAD artists who submit proposals that best depict SCAD’s evolution since its founding in 1978. Artists whose proposals are selected will receive a $2,000 individual prize and a blank 30-by-30-inch square canvas to bring their proposal to life. The 30 completed canvases will be hung together to celebrate the enormous strides SCAD has made over the past 30 years. Submissions are only accepted from SCAD students, alumni, faculty and staff. Drop off a two-page, 8.5-by-11-inch proposal document to Megan Tatom at Evans Hall, 212 W. Hall St., Savannah, or mail it to her at P.O. Box 3146, Savannah, GA 31402. The proposal must contain a brief description, a sketch, a list of materials and colors being considered for the canvas, a brief artist bio that includes the artist's affiliation with SCAD and major (if applicable), and contact information, including phone and e-mail address. Only one submission per artist will be accepted. Artists will be notified by Oct. 6 if their proposal has been selected. Completed canvases must be delivered on or before Nov. 3. Contact Megan Tatom by e-mail only with any questions.
Sept. 26
Wearable art show seeks entries
Baton Rouge, La.
Entries are being accepted for the second "Uncommon Thread Wearable Art Show." Full-garment art selected by jurors Cecelia Kane and Loren Schwerd will be presented at the Louisiana State Museum-Baton Rouge by live models. Only images of the work are needed for submission. This year's theme is "FORCE." Artists are encouraged to apply any interpretation of that theme to their work. Cash prizes of $500, $200 and $100 are awarded to first, second and third place, respectively. The show will take place Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Attendance to the show is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Culture Candy Web site and click on "Uncommon Thread."
June 26-Sept. 26
Wearable art show seeks entries
CultureCandy and the Louisiana State Museum-Baton Rouge announced the second annual "Uncommon Thread Wearable Art Show FORCE 2008," Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Selected submissions will be featured in a multidisciplinary presentation. The theme of "FORCE" is meant to give participants a concept that enhances the art's ability to communicate with the audience. "FORCE" can be interpreted by its role in nature, the military, physicality or emotion. Artists can also react against the theme with inspired thoughts of passivity, fragility or subservience. The work will be judged on the artist's ability to skillfully construct and intelligently convey their message. Download the prospectus, or e-mail or call 225.219.0726 for more information.
Sept. 26
Exhibition focuses on human rights
Online
The Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta seeks original art for "Learn Promote Defend," an exhibition offered in conjunction with "60 Years of Progress…10 Days of Recognition," a 10-day commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Jurors inlcude Sylvie Fortin, editor in chief of Art Papers, and Jodi Hauptman, curator of drawings at MOMA. Entries in all 2-D visual arts media will be accepted. Interested artists should interpret one or more articles of the UDHR and provide a résumé and artist's statement. Selected work will be part of the exhibition and a silent auction to be held Dec. 10 at Mason Murer Fine Art in Atlanta. Six selected artists will have the opportunity to participate in a billboard public art project in coordination with CCHR, planned to begin in 2009 in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Visit the Web site for guidelines and the entry form.
Sept. 30
International poster design competition open to entries
Galicia, Spain
The seventh edition of the Francisco Mantecon International Advertising Poster Design Competition is open to submissions. Posters must be previously unpublished. Entries must include the image on a CD or diskette, in a PC-readable format, and the original copy of the image printed and affixed to light card stock, suitably protected. Work should be inside a sealed envelope with the artist's pseudonym; also include the artist's full name, a copy of an I.D. card, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and a written acceptance of the competition rules posted online. Send entries to Bodegas Terras Gauda, S. A., Carretera de Tui-A Guarda, km. 46, O Rosal – 36760 Pontevedra, Spain. All work postmarked prior to Sept. 30, 6 p.m., will be accepted. Prizes include 10,000 euros for the winning poster and 2,000 euros each for two runners up.
Sept. 30
Harley-Davidson hosts contest for female filmmakers
Online
Harley-Davidson is hosting a "Bikes, Camera, Action!" contest for aspiring female filmmakers. The motor company is searching for female filmmakers who can capture the sense of empowerment, freedom and adventure that is inherent when women get behind the handlebars of their own Harley-Davidson motorcycle in a two-minute short film. The winning filmmaker will receive $5,000 for her next film project, a high-definition video camera and a Harley-Davidson leather jacket. She also will have the opportunity to release her film during a special premiere party in Los Angeles. View full details about the contest.
Sept. 30
Atlanta Regional Commission conducts photography contest
Online
The Atlanta Regional Commission is conducting a “Framing the Future” photography contest. The ARC seeks images produced within the last year that capture “what you value about today’s Atlanta region” and “what metro Atlanta could and should be 50 years in the future.” Prizes range from two roundtrip Business Class AirTran tickets to anywhere AirTran flies, to any Showcase School of Photography class. All winners will be featured and credited in select ARC publications. Winners will be contacted by Nov. 15, 2008. View rules and submission information.
Oct. 10
Photography exhibition benefits homeless
Atlanta
On Oct. 30, Samaritan House of Atlanta will hold its third annual photography exhibition and reception, "New Beginnings: The Story of Lives Transformed," at the Cator Woolford Gardens in historic Druid Hills. All proceeds of the event will benefit Samaritan House of Atlanta, whose mission is to transform lives by helping homeless men and women gain self-sufficiency through personalized employment readiness and life stabilization programs. This year’s exhibition will focus on hopefulness and success, featuring photographs that show positive images of people and experiences. Individual photographs or a photojournalist view of daily activities at Samaritan House are welcome. Photographers can choose to donate photographs, loan photographs for display or both. Submit up to five framed and matted photograph(s) to Café 458 at 458 Edgewood Ave. (near Boulevard), Atlanta, GA 30312. Photographs should be at least 11 by 14 inches, in either black and white or color. For more information, visit the Web site, call 404.446.4682 or send e-mail.
Oct. 15
Online conference open for paper submissions
Online
CISSE 2008 provides a virtual forum for presentation and discussion of the state-of the-art research on computers, information and systems sciences, and engineering. For the fourth consecutive year, CISSE will be conducted completely in real time via the Internet. The event includes four conferences: the International Conference on Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering; the International Conference on Telecommunications and Networking; the International Conference on Engineering Education, Instructional Technology, Assessment and E-learning; and the International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Technology and Automation. For guidelines and to submit papers, visit the Web site.
April 29-Oct. 24
Austin Film Festival open to entries
Austin, Texas
The 15th annual Austin Film Festival is accepting screenplay, teleplay and film entries. The festival is scheduled Oct. 16-23 in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit the Web site.
Film categories include narrative feature, narrative short, narrative student short, documentary feature, documentary short and animated short. Postmark deadlines are June 5 for regular entry, July 5 for late entry, and July 15 for very late entry. Submit films using the online submission form.
Screenplay categories are drama and comedy, which each offer a cash prize of $5,000; entrants also may choose to have their scripts considered for the Latitude and Sci-Fi awards of $2,500 each. Regular deadline is May 15; late deadline is June 1.
The teleplay competition includes both drama and sitcom categories and is open to any spec script for any currently airing network or cable television program. Deadline is June 1.
Contact Alex McPhail with any questions, or access the entry form and rules online.
Oct. 27
SCAD seeks entries for "Small Works"
SCAD exhibitions
The Savannah College of Art and Design invites SCAD students, alumni, faculty and staff to submit 2-D and 3-D work for the annual "Small Works" juried exhibition. Work must measure 18 inches or less in all directions, including the frame if applicable. All work must be for sale, and the artist’s price may not exceed $250. There is no limit to the number of entries an artist may submit; a small, concise body of work is encouraged. Submit a CD, DVD or e-mail with the following:
- Image(s) of individual work(s) (300 dpi and 5 by 7 inches or greater) with full credit information (artist, title, year, medium, dimensions and artist’s price). Images must show completed work and, for 2-D entries, must incorporate the frame. Name all images to correspond with the title of the work depicted.
- A résumé including mailing address, e-mail address, phone number, exhibition history (separated into group and solo shows), awards and honors.
Submissions that do not follow these guidelines will not be considered. Artists will be notified of a decision in a timely fashion.
To submit entries:
- Mail or drop off to Attn: Small Works 2008, Evans Hall, 212 W. Hall St., Savannah, GA 31401 (garden-level offices)
- E-mail. Limit attachment size to 4 MB.
The exhibition will be on display Nov. 26 – Dec. 31 at Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St., Savannah.
Dec. 1
Filmfest seeks groundbreaking documentaries
Online
The True/False Film Fest is heading into its sixth year of celebrating non-fiction film, and is seeking out groundbreaking documentaries from all over the globe. We are particularly interested in films that walk the line between fact and fiction, commenting in some way on the world and on filmmaking itself. The festival takes place Feb. 26, 2009, in Columbia, Mo., and includes panels, parties and screenings. If your film is accepted, you will receive travel, lodging and a festival pass. Early bird deadline is Sept. 30; entry fees are $20 for feature and $15 for short. The regular deadline is Nov. 15, with fees of $25 for feature and $20 for short. Late deadline is Dec. 1, and fees are $30 for feature and $25 for short. Submit online to receive $5 off the entry fee.
Dec. 31
Detroit theater screens independent films
Detroit
The Mitten Movie Project is a monthly film night in metro Detroit dedicated to screening independent films, shorts, trailers, documentaries, video art pieces and music videos on the first Tuesday of every month. Filmmakers interested in submitting work should include a playable DVD; an uncompressed version of the film in .mov or .avi format; a 50- to 100-word synopsis; name, phone number, e-mail address and Web site URL; total running time; and press kits and production stills or posters, if available. Mail submissions to Mitten Movie Project, 715 E. Milwaukee, Detroit, MI 48202 c/o Connie Mangilin. Submissions are due two weeks prior to the screening. For more information, visit the Web site.
Dec. 31
Guest artist program in Turks and Caicos Islands open to applications
Turks and Caicos Islands
The guest artist program at Turks and Caicos Sporting Club at Ambergris Cay is a unique opportunity for visiting artists to paint, photograph or sculpt work on-site in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The program also offers the artists exposure in Turks and Caicos Sporting Club marketing materials and the possibility of producing commissioned pieces for members. Photographers, watercolor artists and illustrators
are of particular interest. The club will provide air transportation, accommodations and meals. Recommended stay is five-seven days. In return, the club requests one completed work to be displayed in its facilities; the piece will become the club's property. For more information, contact Christine Tamms via e-mail or call 843.815.8300, ext. 1.
Dec. 31
Publisher seeks graphic novel and manuscript submissions
Savannah
Arctic Wolf is an independently owned fiction book and graphic novel publisher based in Savannah. They are accepting submissions of both graphic novels and text manuscripts for 2008. Visit the Web site for more information. Arctic Wolf is not a vanity press or self-publishing house, and authors will not be charged any fees.
Oct. 1, 2007-Dec. 31, 2008
Ongoing: Submit your art for the SCAD Web site home page
Online
SCAD students and faculty are encouraged to submit images of their work for consideration as home page images on the SCAD Web site. High-resolution JPEG format images only, with the smallest dimension greater than 1,000 pixels. Images may be cropped to fit the landscape orientation of the site. Student artwork should include the name of the student, hometown, degree sought and major; title of the work; medium; dimensions (when appropriate); and year work was produced (e.g., Jane Smith, Brookline, Mass., B.F.A. student in painting, Morning Dew, oil on canvas, 8" x 10", 2003). Faculty artwork should include faculty member's name, position and department; title of work; medium; dimensions (when appropriate); and year work was produced (e.g., Mary Williams, professor of illustration, Tybee Pier, chromogenic print, 2004). Submit your images to webdesign@scad.edu.
Dec. 30-31
Scholarships available to Think Tank 4
Online
Think Tank is the annual forum of the Institute for Integrated Teaching, which brings together art and design master teachers, administrators and emerging educators to address thematic issues of higher education. Scheduled June 5-10, 2009, at the Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia, Think Tank 4 will be presented in two parts. “Part 1: Divergence, Convergence, Emergence: Expanding Cross-Disciplinary Creativity” is targeted to senior faculty and focuses on education philosophy and policy. “Part 2: From Theory to Practice: Multi-disciplinary Creativity” focuses on emerging educators and administrators. An emerging educator is a Master of Fine Arts student or adjunct instructor who is entering the profession. The Institute for Integrated Teaching is offering 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to emerging educators or administrators to defray the costs of attendance. The scholarship application deadline is December 30. Applications can be downloaded from the Web site.
Feb. 3, 2009
Queer Show 2009 accepting entries
Tucson, Ariz.
The Conrad Wilde Gallery in Tucson, Ariz., is seeking entries for the Queer Show 2009. Submissions should deal with issues of gender and/or sexual orientation. Work in 2-D and 3-D media is welcome; submissions must be ready for exhibit and available for sale. E-mail submissions are not accepted. For complete guidelines, visit the Web site.
Feb. 18, 2009
SCAD seeks Scholarship Gala donations
Granite Hall, SCAD-Atlanta
The SCAD institutional advancement office is seeking art donations for the 2009 Scholarship Gala in honor of SCAD's 30th anniversary. Unique and creative work that represents the level of talent associated with SCAD in all disciplines is needed. Institutional advancement will host scholarship galas in Savannah and Atlanta. Artists are urged to consider donating to both galas in order to reach a larger demographic. The SCAD-Savannah Scholarship Gala will be held Jan. 24, 2009, and the SCAD-Atlanta Scholarship Gala will be held April 16, 2009. Artists who want to donate may contact Karla Giebner at 912.525.5843 at SCAD-Savannah or Rebecca Nort at 404.253.2728 at SCAD-Atlanta. SCAD-Savannah Scholarship Gala submissions are due Nov. 3, and SCAD-Atlanta Scholarship Gala submissions are due Feb. 18, 2009. Work may be dropped off at Granite Hall, 126 E. Gaston St., Savannah, Ga., or at SCAD-Atlanta, Room 521.
Aug. 31, 2009
Sell work at shopSCAD
Online, Savannah, Atlanta
ShopSCAD is always looking for new fine art work and designs from SCAD students, alumni, and faculty and staff members. If you’re a member of the SCAD community and want your work considered for inclusion in shopSCAD’s Savannah, Atlanta or online boutiques, visit the Web site or e-mail Amy Zurcher, director of shopSCAD.
