THE COASTER PROJECT, DESTINATION: THE WORLD (2012 Project)

Call to Participate

Ten years ago TransCultural Exchange's launched one of the largest democratic, global art projects in the world: 'The Coaster Project, Destination: The World.' Between March 9 and May 19, 2002, 99+ artists transcended geographical, political and cultural boundaries to stage 99+ exhibitions throughout the world. Afterwards, all 10,000+ art works were given away in the guise of "coasters" at bars, cafes and restaurants. To celebrate, TransCultural Exchange will stage a 10th year anniversary exhibit and give-away of 'The Coaster Project, Destination: The World' at Toronto's '2012 Culture Works Festival.' All the original "Coaster Project" artists have been asked to contribute a coaster; and, we are looking for other artists to also participate. If you would like to participate, please send a coaster sized artwork (4"x4" or 10cm x 10cm) to: TransCultural Exchange 516 E. 2nd Street #30 Boston, MA 02127 ATTN: Mary Sherman Coasters MUST arrive no later than July 10, 2013. Please include your mailing and email address with your submission. All coaster/artworkss will be exhibited and all coasters will be given out at the festival. Festival-goers can take one; and/or make one of their own for someone else to take. In addition, TransCultural will print out cards, explaining the original project. The front of the card will say: TransCultural Exchange's 10th Year Anniversary of The Coaster Project, Destination: The Worldwww.transculturalexchange.org/coasterproject/index_fr.htm

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2012 Faena Award

Open Call

Source: Art Nexus
Where: Argentina, Buenos AiresThe Faena Group announced the call for participation in its new Faena Award. The call is open to individual artists and collectives from around the world, who create art by relying on several artistic disciplines—installation, sculpture, painting, etc.—technology, and design; and who, consequently, strive to redefine the canonical boundaries that have perhaps inhibited certain artistic projects in the past. Candidates must submit their applications no later than July 6 of this year. The results will be announced on the 12 of the same month. The winning artist or collective will receive a purse of $25,000.00 USD, plus up to $50,000.00 USD to finance the creation of a site-specific project. The completed work will be exhibited during the month of March, 2013, at the Molinos exhibition hall of the Faena Arts Center. According to of the event organizers, the site-specific aspect of the work is of the outmost importance, as it speaks of the artist(s) desire "to establish a dialog, not solely with the monumental architecture of the ancient mill that houses the center, but also with the cultural and urban conditions that shape our immediate context." Additionally, two Special Mentions will be awarded, each with a purse of $500.00 USD.

More information about the Award is available at: http://www.faenaartscenter.org/page/bases-y-condiciones.
To apply visit: http://www.faenaartscenter.org/premiosf.

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ARTErra rural artistic residency - 2nd half of 2012

Call to Artists
The ARTErra is a rural art residency that supports and encourages artistic creation and production. Housed in a remarkably small rural village, you will find in ARTErra physical spaces and tools for the reception of the project / proposal of the artist or collective of different artistic
disciplines. In addition to a house with several recreational areas and facilities, the ARTErra has a "creation yard" area where are the work spaces (sound studio and booth capturing, studio room, black & white box, glass room and atelier) framed by a garden, a small vegetable garden, an orchard and poultry. There currently are open nominations for the 2nd half of 2012.The application process is simple, contact ARTErra via email for more information.

Contact information:
arterra.geral@gmail.com
Phone: (351)962781090
http://arterra.weebly.com/
http://arterra-residencias.blogspot.com/http://arterra-residencias.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/ARTErra-Resid%C3%AAncias-Rurais-Art%C3%ADsticas/147825495357
http://twitter.com/#!/arterraportugal
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Exhibition Opportunities ArtSpace Gallery (Maynard, MA)

Call for Artists

Proposals should be for solo or group exhibitions and present a coherent theme. The exhibit should be based on a unifying concept – social, historical, philosophical, cultural, political or other. Artists/curators are responsible for creating post cards and distribution, hanging and removing exhibit, arranging an opening reception, and being a liaison to ArtSpace.

May 11th is the proposal deadline (postmarked) and notification will be made by June 8th.

EXHIBITION DATES (approx 4 weeks per exhibit):
September/October ’12 - (ArtSpace Artists Open Studios Exhibit)
October/November ‘12
November/December ‘13
January/February ‘13
March/April ‘13

For details on how to apply, visit: www.artspacemaynard.com

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Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Artist Fellowship Program

Request for Proposals

The Native Arts & Cultures Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated exclusively to the
revitalization, appreciation, and perpetuation of indigenous arts and cultures in the United States, is accepting applications for its 2013 Artist Fellowships.

Through the fellowship program, the foundation seeks to foster the creativity of Indigenous artists, allowing the opportunity for study, reflection, experimentation, and discovery. Last year, the first year of the Artist Fellowship Program, artist applicants had to be nominated. This year, the foundation is not requiring applicants to be nominated.

Awards will be made in six disciplines — visual arts, filmmaking, music, dance, literature, and traditional arts.

Applicant artists must demonstrate excellence, significant impact in their discipline, respect from their colleagues, and recognition in their field. The artist's work must be evolving and current. Native artists are defined as American Indian from federally and state-recognized United States tribes, Native Alaskan, or Native Hawaiian.

Film fellowships will be considered for artists who have completed narrative
or documentary films of at least sixty minutes. Traditional arts include practices in pottery, carving, basket making, textile weaving, jewelry making, or regaliamaking.

Fellowships provide $20,000 in support.

Complete program guidelines and application procedures are available at the NACF website: http://www.nacf.us/

Source: Philanthropy News Digest
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Residency Project: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Call for Applications

Award: $7,500 Project Budget, $ 2,500 Housing
Residency Dates: Jan. 21 - Feb. 7, 2013 / Exhibition on view: Feb. 7 - Mar. 17, 2013

The Marlin and Regina Miller Art Gallery at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania requests proposals from artists, craftspersons, and designers for the production of an original, temporary, site-specific installation for our exhibition space. The artwork will remain on view from February 7 – March 17, 2013. The selected artist (or artist team) will be awarded $7,500. The award must cover all material and labor costs associated with the production of the work, all incidental costs, meals, transportation costs, and all artist fees and honoraria. The university will provide $2,500 stipend for housing one block from the gallery (Main Street Inn) for one artist -- all remaining housing costs for additional artists and/or support personnel must be covered from the $7,500 award. A group of Kutztown University students will be available to assist with the physical production of the selected proposal.

Application deadline is end-of-business, Friday June 29, 2012.
Visit http://www.kutztown.edu/acad/artgallery/residency.html for full details about this residency.

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The Garbage Barge Revisited: Art from Dross

Annual Open Call

June 13 – September 1
Reception: July 29 from 1-4 pm
Curated by Karen Shaw, Senior Curator

Open to all visual artists working in any medium.
There is NO FEE to submit work.

Email Submissions: DEADLINE for email submissions is May 15. Subject line should include GarbageBarge 2012 Submission_ Your Name
Email your submission to:GarbargeBargeOpenCall2012@gmail.com

Or you can submit your work in person at the The Islip Art Museum for consideration on the following days:
May 30 from 10:30am-3:30pm
May 31 from 10:30am-3:30pm
June 1 from 10:30am-3:30pm
June 2 from 10:30am-3:30pm

Please visit http://www.islipartmuseum.org/open.call.html for more details and requirements.

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