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Anthology for and about Women with Chronic illnesses International Piano Paralympics The Institute for Piano
Teachers and Disabled in Japan is Submissions
Wanted for 2005 issue of Michele Decottignies and
Andy Houston, co-editors of the Spring Studio Arts Program Opportunity for Deaf Artist The National Cued
Speech Association seeks to commission a Deaf artist to paint a traditional portrait from
photographs of Dr. R. Orin Cornett, inventor of Cued Speech, to celebrate his life and
contributions to Deaf education. The portrait
will be hung at Gallaudet University. The
selected artist will have one year from the contract date to complete the full sized
(11x14 or 12x16) portrait. Submit a bid and
samples of work electronically to Sarina Roffe at [email protected] . Bids due by August 30th.
Bilingual Website
for Latinos with Disabilities The World Institute
on Disability (WID) has established the Natural Technical Assistance Center for Latinos
with disabilities living in the United States. The
Proyecto Vision Web site features information in Spanish and English on employment
writing, employment success stories, assistive technology and worksite accommodation. There also is news about employment initiatives of
government agencies and service providers, legislation, and articles about the transition
from school to work. New information is
added to the Web site bimonthly. Visit
Proyecto Vision at www.proyectovision.net KALEIDOSCOPE Kaleidoscope Magazine has a creative focus that examines the experience of disability through literature and the fine arts. Unique to the field of disability studies, this award winning publication expresses the experiences of disability from the perspective of individuals, families, health care professions, and society as a whole. The material chosen for KALEIDOSCOPE challenges and overcomes stereotypical, patronizing, and sentimental attitudes about disability through nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and visual art. Although the content focuses on aspects related to disability, writers with and without disabilities are welcome to submit their work.
Mental Illness Parents and Children Double-spaced, typewritten, 5,000 word maximum Send copies of originals, with SASE to: Kaleidoscope Press United Disability Services (330) 762-9755 Phone (330) 762-0912 Fax (330) 379-3349 TDD email: [email protected] www.udsakron.org EASTER SEALS
ART COMPETITION - IL Rocky Mountain Jurors: Jack
Hines and Jessica Zemsky. Awards
Recognition: Cash prizes: 1st - $500, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $100 as well as six Honorable
Mentions. Eligibility:
Open to residents of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Idaho. Oil, water media, drawings, and small sculptures
are acceptable. No prints, photography, or
crafts. All works must be original and
executed within the last five years. Two-dimensional
works cannot exceed 2' x 3'. Three-dimensional
works cannot exceed 3' x 3' x 6' or weigh over 50 lbs. Judging: Works
to be exhibited will be accepted by the Search and Review Committee based on slide entry. The juror will award monetary prizes and Honorable
Mentions at the September 3 reception. Entries: Entry
fee is non-refundable: $30.00 for 3 slides, $5.00 for each additional slide. Slides must be 35mm and in thin cardboard or
plastic mounts. Information:
For more information and an entry form please call (406) 446-1370 or e-mail
[email protected]. Calendar:
July 19 -
Deadline for receipt of slides, completed entry form, including entry agreement and total
entry fee. August 9 - Notification of judging results. August 27 - Deadline for receipt of shipped artwork. September 1 - Exhibit opens. September 3 - Reception and award announcement. September 30 - Last day of exhibition. October 11 - Deadline for retrieving entries. Shipped Artwork will be sent out. The Harwood Emerging Artist Fund The Marion & Kathryn Crissey Award The Marion & Kathryn Crissey Award is intended to support the endeavors of emerging artists who demonstrate a commitment to their artwork, their on-going education and the community in which they live. Each award is approximately $300. Call for Illustrator Illustrator needed for a 24 page
children’s book, written by the mother of a boy with cerebral palsy and benign
rolandic epilepsy. The working title “Mommy told me about seizures” is targeted for children 3 to 8 years old. The book will be submitted to publishers for
consideration or published if interested, please send your full color illustration in JPEG or TIFF format along with a short biography (100 words or less) to Adam Woodworth at [email protected] United People With
Disabilities Country Affair EXPO Is offering FREE booth space to artists with disabilities. If you know of someone (any medium... paint, drawings, photography, jewelry, poetry, or anything else) please let them know. September 3, 4 and 5, in Lindley, New York,
rain or shine, the UPWD Country Affair EXPO. This three day, outdoor event for people with
disabilities will be held on 150 acres of private property. We are already expecting 80
plus vendors and thousands of attendees. http://upwd.net/ VSA arts Panasonic Young Soloists Award 2005 Application Guidelines The VSA arts
Panasonic Young Soloists Award, sponsored by Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, is
given annually to two promising young musicians who have a disability, age 25 and under. The award provides an opportunity for young
musicians to earn scholarship funds and perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Eligibility Any musician
(instrumental or vocal) with a disability, age 25 and under, is eligible to apply. All types of music will be accepted - country,
classical, jazz, rap, rock, bluegrass, ethnic, etc. A disability
is defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act as a physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of an individual. (An impairment is a physiological disorder
affecting one or more of a number of body systems, or a mental or psychological disorder.) State
Affiliate Selection Process Many VSA
arts state affiliates implement their own Young Soloists Award programs. Entries received in the VSA arts headquarters from
soloists residing in states where the affiliate is conducting a state-level review will be
forwarded to that state affiliate for initial evaluation.
The top two entries from that state are then forwarded to the VSA arts
headquarters for consideration in the national adjudication. National
Selection Process A selection
committee comprised of music professionals and educators select the two national award
recipients. Selections will be announced in
January 2005. Application
Procedures Each
applicant is required to submit the following materials: * Completed
application form * One-page
narrative including biographical information and the reasons why the applicant feels he/she should be
selected as the recipient of the 2005 VSA arts Panasonic Young Soloists Award. This information should focus on the applicant's musical training and experience and
not the applicant's disability. * Recording (audio, video, CD, or DVD) presenting
three (3) musical selections Hints: We don't need a
professional-quality recording, but the music and artistry Should be easily heard. It isn't necessary for the selections to be from
one Performance, but they should represent
recent performances. Since the selected Performers will not be permitted to
use recorded music at the Kennedy Center, Please use live music, not
recorded, as your accompaniment on the recording. Application
materials should be sent to the address below and postmarked no later than November 1,
2004. Selection
Criteria The VSA arts
Panasonic Young Soloists Award selection committee will evaluate each taped performance in
the following areas: * Technique * Tone * Intonation
(if applicable) * Rhythm *
Interpretation Award
Presentation and Performance Opportunities The VSA arts
Panasonic Young Soloists Award will be presented at the John F. Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. State
affiliates are encouraged to schedule performances for young soloists at affiliate related
events. Please
submit the application form, your narrative, and your recording to: VSA arts Panasonic Young Soloists Award Entries
should be postmarked no later than November 1, 2004 About VSA
arts VSA arts is
an international nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith. VSA arts is creating a society where people with
disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. Nearly five million people with disabilities
participate in VSA arts programs every year through a network of affiliates in every state
and more than 60 countries. NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING POSTER COMPETITION This year the country will recognize the 50th anniversary of
Brown v Board of The National Fair Housing Alliance announces the 2004 National Poster Competition to commemorate the linkage between neighborhood integration and school desegregation. This contest is open to any artist. All media that can be reproduced as a standard sized poster are permitted. Entry fee. For more information contact: Kathy Fletcher The Harwood Art Center and VSA North Fourth Art
Center Present: WHAT: All As One, Poetry By and For New
Mexicans This is a collaboration between two arts organizations, both with a
history of literary publication. The Harwood
Art Center’s Harwood Review has become a respected literary publication
presenting the work of some of New Mexico’s most renowned poets. VSA’s Enabled Writer included six
editions and a “Best Of The Enabled Writer” featuring the work of professional
and emerging New Mexico writers with disabilities. WHEN: All as One is scheduled to be distributed (5,000 copies) in conjunction with National Poetry Month, April 2004. Questions? Contact The Harwood Art Center at (505) 242-6367 or VSA North Fourth Art Center at (505) 345-2872. VSA
arts of New Mexico North
Fourth Art Center Visual
and Performing Artists Registry An affordable way to showcase your work and find artists working in all media. Membership is open to all visual artists, and has been made affordable to New Mexico artists through an arrangement with New Mexico Arts. Member artists and non-members alike are encouraged to apply. Click here for an application. For more information, contact: Deborah Mashibini The national VSA arts Artists Registry is a computerized listing of images and information on more than 1,000 artists with disabilities. The Registry offers artists an opportunity to raise their visibility and reach others interested in promoting their artwork. Want more information? Contact VSA arts at www.vsarts.org or give them a call at (800) 933-8721. ArtistsRegister.com Developed and managed by the nonprofit Western States Art Federation (WESTAF) connects artists and art lovers - no matter where they are. Tens of thousands of visitors use the site each month including collectors, gallery owners, curators, interior designers, art administrators and art enthusiasts. An affordable way to showcase your work and find artists working in all media. Membership is open to all visual artists, and has been made affordable to New Mexico artists through an arrangement with New Mexico Arts. Member artists and non-members alike are encouraged to visit the site to find out about opportunities for artists. Visit ArtistsRegister.com or call 888-562-7232 for more information. Misc. Opportunities for Visual Artists & Writers from Art Deadlines ListPLEASE NOTE: VSA NM does not endorse or make any other claims about the following listings. To receive your own free, emailed version of the Art Deadlines List, contact www.artdeadlineslist.comHOSPITAL SEEKS SLIDES ILLUMINATIONS at
the Massachusetts General EROTIC ART GALLERY SEEKS SUBMISSIONS.
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