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Theatre Funding News, Volume #83
Published February 1, 2012
Welcome to Theatre
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Contents - This newsletter
is organized into five sections:
- Playwright Festivals/Calls for Entries:
Festivals and other venues seeking scripts for publication, workshop, production, or for awarding prizes. Organized chronologically with earliest deadlines listed first.
- Ongoing Festival Deadlines/Ongoing Calls for Entries:
Lists festivals and other venues seeking scripts that accept submissions on an ongoing basis.
- Funding Opportunities:
Foundation deadlines for individual theatre artists AND theatres/arts organizations working in theatre. Organized chronologically with earliest deadlines listed first.
- Residencies:
Lists residencies for theatre and performance artists. Organized chronologically with earliest deadlines listed first and ongoing opportunities at the end.
- Resources: Other resources, such as helpful organizations and web sites, fundraising tools, and the like.
Highlighted entries -
Entries highlighted in red are specifically
seeking works by women.
Best of luck
in all your good work,
Deborah Steinberg
Director of Artist Services, WomenArts
Playwright Festivals/Calls for Entries
Hudson Valley Writers Center New Play Reading Series (Summer-Fall, 2012, Tarrytown, NY) – Seeking full-length (75 minutes-2 hours) new plays that have not been previously produced. 3 plays will be selected and the playwrights will be responsible for producing the reading. HVWC provides the space, publicity, cash prize of $1,000, and one-year membership to HVWC. Plays must have a cast of 8 or fewer; no musicals. Submit script, one-paragraph synopsis, cast breakdown, production history, and objectives for applying. FEE: $25. Hudson Valley Writers Center, 300 Riverside Drive, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591, T: (914) 332-5953, plays@writerscenter.org, www.writerscenter.org/play_reading.html. Deadline: Immediate! February 1, 2012
**Athena Project Works in Progress Series** (July 12-29, 2012, Denver, CO) – Professional group of artists dedicated to supporting and expanding women’s artistic contributions to the Denver stage and the wider community, with the goal of creating a world in which women’s voices are powerfully expressed and fully integrated into the creative life of every community. 6-8 plays will be selected for the series, and one of these will then be given a full production in March of 2013. Seeking full-length scripts that have never had a fully mounted production. Playwrights must be female. Only one submission per playwright. Submit full script (do not include playwright contact info on script), character breakdown (without playwright contact info), short synopsis of script (300 words maximum, without playwright contact info), resume, and cover letter addressing what the playwright would like to accomplish with the workshop presentation and how you heard about the call for submissions. Playwright contact info should only be on resume and cover letter; play title should be on all documents. It is recommended that playwrights reside in the greater Denver area or be able to travel to the area for rehearsals and at least one weekend of performances. NOTE: Submit online, through website. NO FEE. Athena Project Festival, http://www.athenaprojectfestival.org/submissions.html. Receipt Deadline: February 11, 2012
Theatre Oxford 10 Minute Play Contest – Winner receives the L.W. Thomas Award of $1,000 and production of winning 10-minute play in September at The Powerhouse in Oxford, MS. Plays must be original and unproduced and may not exceed 10 pages. Plays should have 2-4 characters and minimal set and costume requirements. Submit 2 copies of play, optional cover letter, title page with author name and full contact information (do not put name and contact info anywhere else on script), and character breakdown. Staple or paper clip script; no binders or folders. Multiple submissions accepted; each submission requires an entry fee. FEE: $10. Theatre Oxford - 10 Minute Play Contest, PO Box 1394, Oxford, MS 38655, http://www.10minuteplays.com/. Deadline: February 14, 2012
Pend Oreille Players (Newport, WA) – Seeking original one-act plays (35 minutes or under) for production. Plays must not have been previously published or produced and must have 7 characters or fewer and simple technical requirements. Plays should be suitable for a multi-generational audience. Include 3 copies of each script with all pages numbered and no author identification on the scripts or title page; a separate title page with author identification; and an introductory letter that includes playwright name, address, phone, email address, and a short bio. Multiple submissions OK. FEE: $5. One Act Play Festival, c/o Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, WA 99156, mail@pendoreilleplayers.org, www.pendoreilleplayers.org/. Deadline: February 15, 2012
Occupy the Empty Space Festival (March, 2012, New York, NY) - OWS-affiliated theatrical act of creative resistance in the form of a short play festival. Or, in other words, “a ten minute play festival that will look nothing like a ten minute play festival.” Occupy the Empty Space will be noncommercial, staged in a nontraditional space, audience interactive, and inclusive of many guilds within the OWS movement and neighborhood residents/activists in NYC. There are no thematic requirements, but they encourage works that engage audiences, represent contemporary American life, and promote diversity. Political pieces, pieces dealing with a variety of political and social justice issues, and pieces that represent many different perspectives are encouraged. Four characters or fewer encouraged. Bilingual works welcomed. The selected plays will be rehearsed and then presented without the conventions of costumes, set (aside from chairs/tables and the space we are in), or, ideally, props. This does not mean there will be zero design elements, but that minimalism is key. The actors will, however, be asked to memorize for the performance. Any indicators of set or costumes that are required to convey the message of the play will be read aloud in the stage directions. Actors/directors will be provided from the OWS casting pool. Festival may be staged indoors or outdoors and plays with strong emphasis on interpersonal relationships and/or relationship to the audience will be best suited for this project. NOTE: Submit via e-mail, with script as a pdf or doc attachment to both email addresses. NO FEE. Kate: owsvoices@gmail.com, and Sarah: smduncan@mail.bradley.edu. Deadline: February 15, 2012
Eastbound Theatre Call for One-Act Plays: “XII” (July, 2012, Milford, CT) – Seeking short one-act plays (10-15 minutes) for production in July. The theme is “XII;” with playwrights encouraged to free associate with the number 12. Possible ideas may include Noon, Midnight, Boxcars, Eggs, Ribs, Disciples, Measurements, Juries, Twelve Step Programs, The 12 Tribes of Israel, Zodiac (Chinese or Astrologic), Majestic 12 (for the conspiracy theorists), Twelfth Night, Knights of the Round Table, or for the ambitious, the 12 hues in the color wheel. The 1812 Overture is also an idea for those seeking a major challenge. Twelve page plays on any topic will also be considered, but playwrights are discouraged from writing plays with 12 characters. Plays must be original and unproduced, and should have minimal technical requirements. Multiple submissions OK. Submit script and a cover letter explaining how the theme “XII” or the number 12 inspired your work. NOTE: Postal or electronic submissions accepted; electronic submissions should be e-mailed as doc, rtf, or pdf attachments. NO FEE. Eastbound Summer 2012, Milford Fine Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave. South, Milford, CT 06460, ZenRipple@yahoo.com. Deadline: February 17, 2012
Durango Arts Center 10-Minute Play Contest (September, 2012, Durango, CO) – Seeking original, unproduced 10-minute plays with 2-4 characters and minimal props and costumes. Winning play will be given a full production in September, 2012, and winning playwright will receive $500. Script must not exceed 10 pages. Submit 2 copies of script (stapled or paper-clipped; no binders or folders) with title and page number on every page. Author’s name and contact information should only be included on page 1, the title page. Page 2 should list the cast of characters and a description of the setting. Multiple submissions OK, but each requires a separate entry fee. NOTE: Submit by postal mail. FEE: $10. 10-Minute Play Contest, Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., Durango, CO 81301, TenMinutePlayDirector@gmail.com. Deadline: February 18, 2012
BAAD! Out Like That! Festival (June, 2012, The Bronx, New York) – The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance seeks works in all performance disciplines, film and visual art that are empowering to women, people of color, and the LGBT community. For more information, call or e-mail. Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, 841 Barretto St., Bronx, NY 10474, T: (718) 842-5223, Charles Rice-Gonzalez, Executive Director, rice-gonzalez@usa.net, www.bronxacademyofartsanddance.org. Deadline: February 24, 2012
The Gallery Players Black Box New Play Festival (June, 2012, Brooklyn, NY) – Seeking unproduced plays from 10 minutes to full-length that are unproduced for performance in a festival format with non-equity actors. Some plays may be work-shopped prior to rehearsals with a producer/dramaturge; playwrights should be available for workshopping process and re-writes. Submit 2 copies of script, resume, and plot synopsis. NOTE: Postal mail submissions only. FEE: $10. The Gallery Players, Black Box New Play Festival, 199 14th St., Brooklyn, NY 11215, http://galleryplayers.com/opportunities/bbsubmissions/. Deadline: February 25, 2012
Red Bull Theater 10-Minute Play Festival for Heightened Language, Verse, etc. (June 18, 2012, New York, NY) – Seeking short plays (10 minutes or under) that contain heightened language, verse, classical themes, or adaptations of classic stories. This year, each play must respond to the following word: “Revolution.” One submission per playwright. Scripts must not exceed 10 pages. Playwright name and contact information should appear on title page. NOTE: Electronic submissions only, in pdf format. NO FEE. Red Bull Theater 10-Minute Play Festival, Contact: Wendy Anderson, Director of Artistic and Strategic Development, wendy@redbulltheater.com, Submit: submissions@redbulltheater.com, www.redbulltheater.com. Deadline: February 28, 2012
Telluride Playwrights Festival at Sparky Productions (July 5-13, 2012, Telluride, CO) – Small, intimate festival that provides travel expenses, housing, and evening meal for participants during a week of workshopping. Seeking new plays that are thought-provoking and political with no more than 6 characters. Submit play in pdf format, cast list, synopsis, and resume by e-mail. FEE: $10 (payable through website). Telluride Playwrights Festival, Sparky Productions, Submit: jennie.franks@gmail.com, www.playwrightsfestival.org/. Deadline: February 29, 2012
DC Black Theatre Festival (Washington, DC) – Seeking works in any genre, including plays which incorporate movement, dance, and music. Playwrights of all skill levels encouraged to submit. 100% of ticket sales go directly to performing group, facilitator, and/or playwright. Cash award and trophy given to winners of one-act plays. Seeking plays in the following categories: One-Act Plays (10-20 minutes), Full-Length Plays (60-90 minutes), New Works Reading Series (10-90 minutes), Workshops (80 minutes or shorter), and Doug E. Doug Comedy Competition (20 minutes or shorter). Submit complete script with numbered pages and title page with playwright name and contact info, bio, and short synopsis. NOTE: Submit online, via website. FEE: $0-$25. DC Black Theatre Festival, http://www.dcblacktheatrefestival.com/call_for_plays.htm. Deadline: March 1, 2012
Woodward/Newman Drama Award at Bloomington Playwrights Project (2011-2012 season, Bloomington, IN) – Presents the best unpublished full-length drama of the year with a $3,000 prize and a full production by Bloomington Playwrights Project, as well as travel expenses up to $300 for author. Playwrights are expected to become part of the development process, which will include a staged reading open to the public. Submitted plays must be full-length (75-135 minutes). Plays must be unpublished and unproduced. Submit script, 1-page synopsis, cast breakdown, brief playwright bio, and development (if applicable). Musicals accepted (include a demo CD). NOTE: No fee for agent submissions or Dramatist Guild members (include a photocopy of membership card). No e-mail submissions. FEE: $10. Woodward/Newman Drama Award, Bloomington Playwrights Project, 107 W. 9th St., Bloomington, IN 47404, bppwrite@newplays.org, www.newplays.org/WNdrama. Deadline: March 1, 2012
2012 Writers Block International Writing Competition – Devoted to nurturing and promoting the talent of scriptwriters from around the world while encouraging their professional development. Seeks to provide an opportunity to present your best material to film production companies and literary agencies. Seeking original submissions from around the world of scripts and manuscripts of all genres, including documentary, horror, sci-fi, fiction, religious/spiritual, and LGBT in the following categories: Short Length Screenplay, Feature Length Screenplay, Short Length Stage Play, Feature Length Stageplay, Short Length Teleplay, Feature Length Teleplay, Short Length Manuscript, and Full Length Manuscript. FEE: $25-$65. 2010 Writers Block International Writing Competition, PO Box 346, Erie, PA 16512, T: (814) 873-5069, steve@greatlakesfilmfest.com, http://www.writersblockinternational.com/. Deadline: March 10, 2012 (early), July 14, 2012 (regular), October 20, 2012 (late), November 10, 2012 (extended, via withoutabox.com)
Neil Simon Festival New Play Contest (July 11-August 11, 2012, Cedar City, UT) – Seeking full-length (80-150 minutes) character-driven American comedies. Musicals accepted; plays should not be overtly political. Plays must be original and may not have been professionally produced. Up to 3 scripts will be selected for a staged reading during the festival, and may be considered for full production in a future season. Winning playwrights will be invited to be part of the staged reading process; a stipend to offset lodging and travel costs will be offered. Submit script with cover synopsis page and character breakdown by postal or electronic mail. FEE: $20 (no critique); $50 (with written critique). Neil Simon Festival, New Play Contest, PO Box 83, Cedar City, UT 84721, newplays@simonfest.org, www.simonfest.org. Deadline: March 15, 2012
Playfest - Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays at Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Fall, 2012, Orlando, FL) – Seeking new full-length plays or musicals based on or inspired by works of classic literature or historic events, famous persons, or advances in science. Events, persons, or advances can be from any age in history, including the present. Plays should be dynamic new theatrical versions of classic stories that speak to the contemporary mindset, rather than simple historical lectures or museum piece adaptations. Plays with 6 actors or fewer preferred, and they are particularly interested in one-person shows. Musicals accepted. 7 new works will be presented as readings, and one or more may go on to be developed in a workshop or full production. Playwrights receive a stipend, travel, and housing reimbursement. Plays must not have received more than 2 professional AEA productions, must not have received a Broadway or Off-Broadway production or an Orlando production in current form, and must not be published. Submit cover letter, bio, one-page synopsis, ten pages of dialogue from the play, character breakdown, demo CD (for musicals), and author name and contact info on the cover letter. Do not submit full script unless requested. NOTE: No electronic submissions. NO FEE. Patrick Flick, Associate Artistic Director, Mark Routhier, Associate Director of New Play Development, PlayFest – The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, 812 East Rollins St., Ste. 100, Orlando, FL 32803. Deadline: March 15, 2012
Ongoing Festival Deadlines/Ongoing Calls for Entries
Shubert Fendrich Memorial Playwriting Contest – Encourages the development of quality theatrical material for educational and community theatres. Seeking scripts with a running time of 20-90 minutes. Winner receives $1,000 royalty advance and publication by Pioneer Drama Service. Submit application form (available on website), manuscript, recording of music (if applicable), and proof of production. NO FEE. Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Attn: Submissions Editor, PO Box 4267, Englewood, CO 80155-4267, http://www.pioneerdrama.com/Playwrights/Submit.asp.
Funding Opportunities
Many Voices Fellowships – Given by the Jerome Foundation and The Playwrights’ Center, enriches the American theatre by offering playwriting fellowships to Minnesota artists of color, with the intention of increasing cultural diversity in the contemporary theatre both locally and nationally. Playwrights of color with little or no previous playwriting experience benefit from a stipend of $1,000 and mentorship focusing on the nuts and bolts of playwriting, including a series of classes taught by leading playwriting professionals, a one-on-one session with a dramaturg, a member stage reading, and a Playwrights’ Center membership for two years. Emerging playwrights (with previous experience) will receive a $5,650 stipend, $1,250 in play development funds, and dramaturgical support. Recipients must maintain residency in Minnesota and within 75 miles of the Twin Cities during the grant year (July 1, 2012-June 30, 2012). Applicants may not have had more than one play professionally produced at time of application. See website for complete guidelines and application instructions. Contact: Laura Leffler-McCabe, Artistic Programs Administrator, The Playwrights’ Center, 2301 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55406, T: (612) 332-7481 x15, laural@pwcenter.org, http://www.pwcenter.org/fellows_voices.php. Deadline: February 10, 2012
**Open Meadows Foundation Grants** - Funds projects that are led by and benefit women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable communities. Grants up to $2000 to projects that are designed and implemented by women and girls, reflect community diversity and build community power, promote racial, social, economic, and environmental justice, and that have limited financial access or are unlikely to receive funding from more traditional sources. Organizational budgets should not exceed $150,000; small and start-up organizations strongly encouraged to apply. NOTE: For questions about project eligibility, use e-mail. Open Meadows Foundation, PO Box 150-607, Van Brunt Station, Brooklyn, NY 11215-607, T: (718) 885-0969, openmeadows@igc.org, http://www.openmeadows.org/. Deadline: February 15, 2012
Native Arts New England – Grants up to $3,000 each to Native artists residing in the 6 New England states for projects that focus on art making and the involvement of and benefit to New England communities. Projects may address preservation of arts and cultural traditions, contemporary native arts and/or training and technical assistance. Open to Native artists demonstrating knowledge and experience in their art form and Native organizations committed to preserving and encouraging art and art making in their communities. Complete guidelines and application available on website. Dawn Spears, Native Arts Program Coordinator, New England Foundation for the Arts, 145 Tremont St., 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02111, T: (617) 951-0010 x525, dspears@nefa.org, info@nefa.org, http://www.nefa.org/grants_services/native_arts_new_england. Deadline: February 15, 2012
Kresge Artist Fellowships in the Literary, Visual and Performing Arts – The Arts in Detroit Initiative offers 12 annual fellowships of $25,000 to emerging and established artists in the Detroit metropolitan area working in literature (includes playwriting), performing arts (includes choreography, dance, music, performance art, and spoken word), and visual arts (includes video art). Fellowships are unrestricted and intended to enable artists to devote time and resources to deepen their art form, to experiment, and to advance their careers. Applicants must have resided in the Detroit metropolitan area (Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties) for at least two years, and are expected to maintain residence for the duration of the fellowship. Must demonstrate track record of high quality work. No students. Collaborative teams may apply under one heading. The Kresge Foundation, 3215 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084, T: (248) 643-9630 FAX: (248) 643-0588, www.kresge.org. Apply online at: http://kresge.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/. Deadline: February 26, 2010
Artist Trust Fellowships – Recognizes practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and demonstrated ability with awards of $7,500 for artists working in craft, literary, media, and music arts. Applicants must be generative artists 18 years of age or older at time of application, and must reside in Washington State at time of application and during fellowship. See website for complete guidelines and to apply online. Contact: Miguel Guillen, Program Manager, Aritst Trust, 1835 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122, T: (206) 467-8734 x11, miguel@artisttrust.org, www.artisttrust.org. Deadline: February 26, 2012
Driehaus and MacArthur Foundations Chicago-Based Arts Funding Program - Seeking applications from performing arts organizations in theatre, dance, and music that have budgets of $500,000 or less and reside in and serve the Chicago metropolitan area (Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry, Kane, and Will counties). Most grants will be in the range of $5,000 to $15,000 each. Generally, the fund will make operating support grants. The decisions for funding will be based on artistic contribution, potential for stability, and, in some cases, growth and compelling mission. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal agent with such status. The fund is not intended for arts education programs, or for community music groups and community theater organizations. It is also not intended for professional theater and dance companies with operating budgets of less than $150,000. Those companies should review the guidelines for the Small Theater and Dance Group Funding Project, available at the Driehaus Foundation Web site. See the Driehaus Foundation website for complete information and guidelines. Contact: Richard Cahan, T: (874) 722-9244, RichardCahan@aol.com. Link to RFP: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/15016569/driehausfdn, Driehaus Foundation:
http://www.driehausfoundation.org/, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation: http://www.macfound.org/. Deadline: March 1, 2012
NEA Our Town Grants – Grants ranging from $25,000-$250,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts for creative place-making projects that contribute toward the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts at their core. Projects should involve communities working with arts and design organizations and artists, seeking specifically to improve their quality of life, encourage creative activity, create community identity and a sense of place, and revitalize local economies. Applicants must reflect a partnership between the arts, committed governmental leadership, and the philanthropic sector. Partnerships must involve at least two organizations: a nonprofit design or cultural organization, and a government entity. Projects must have a systemic approach to civic development with a persuasive vision for change, clearly defined civic development goals and objectives that recognize and enhance the role the arts play at the center of community life, an action plan aligned with goals, and a funding plan that indicates strong community support. See website for complete guidelines and to apply online through the Grants.gov system. National Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20506, T: (202) 682-5091, OT@arts.gov, http://www.nea.gov/Grants/apply/OurTown/index.html. Deadline: March 1, 2012
**The Leeway Foundation Art and Change Grants** – Grants for women and trans artists (including those identifying as transgender, transsexual, and/or genderqueer) who live in the Delaware Valley region of Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties who are involved in art for social change and have financial need. Seeks to recognize artists who are marginalized because of the nature of their art or their identity. Funds projects that promote social change by raising consciousness; creating a vision of a more just world; providing tools or strategies for organizing and movement-building; reclaiming traditional cultural practices as a form of resistance or community building; challenging racism, classism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, ableism, and other forms of oppression; and questioning mainstream culture and beliefs. Visit website for application forms and guidelines. The Leeway Foundation, The Philadelphia Building, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 832, Philadelphia, PA 19107, T: (215) 545-4078, FAX: (215) 545-4021, http://www.leeway.org/apply-for-grants/about-the-grants.html. Deadline: March 1, 2012
**Kentucky Foundation for Women Art Meets Activism Grant Program** - Supports feminist artists and organizations in actively engaging individuals and communities in the development, creation or implementation of art activities that are directly focused on progressive social change in Kentucky. Art Meets Activism applicants should demonstrate a commitment to community involvement and be able to illustrate that they have a concrete plan to accomplish social change. Applicants may request funds for a range of activities including: arts education programs focused on women or girls, community participation in the creation of new art forms, community-based projects involving new partnerships between artists and activists, and arts-based community projects with social change themes or content. Applicants must demonstrate high artistic quality in the work sample, and should be able to demonstrate their commitment to feminism and their understanding of the relationship between art and social change. Open to individual artists and arts organizations based in Kentucky. Applicants may apply from grants from $1,000-$7,5000; typical awards are between $3,000-$5,000. Kentucky Foundation for Women, 1215 Heyburn Building, 332 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202-2184, Phone: (502) 562-0045, Toll Free: (866) 654-7564, Fax: (502) 561-0420, http://www.kfw.org/artact.html. Deadline: Not posted yet, but typically the first Friday in March; check website or write for deadline
NEA Shakespeare in American Communities: Shakespeare for a New Generation – Designed to provide high-quality, professional theatre productions of Shakespeare plays and related educational activities to underserved high schools and middle schools throughout the country. Open professional U.S.-based theatre companies with 501(c)(3) status and a minimum of three years’ experience working with schools or school districts to provide performances of Shakespeare or classically-based repertoire for middle and/or high school students. Standard grant award is $25,000; grants must be matched 1-1 with nonfederal funds. See website for complete guidelines and online application. Shakespeare for a New Generation, Arts Midwest, 2908 Hennepin Ave., Ste. 200, Minneapolis, MN 55408, Contact: Christy Dickinson, T: (612) 238-8019, shakespeare@artsmidwest.org, www.shakespeareinamericancommunities.org, http://www.shakespeareinamericancommunities.org/about/apply.shtml
Deadline: March 8, 2012
Residencies
NOTE: Please visit our Residencies With Ongoing Deadlines page for more opportunities.
Djerassi Resident Artists Program (4-5 week sessions, mid-March-mid-November, Woodside, CA) – Residencies, including living space, studio space, and all meals, for national and international visual artists, composers, choreographers, performance and media artists, and writers. Artists at all stages of their careers, from emerging to established, are encouraged to apply. Collaborative artists must send individual applications and fees, including a separate page describing the collaborative proposal. Artists in residence will share their work in progress during an annual open house. Applications must include resume, work samples (for filmmakers, video artists, multimedia artists, and performing/theater artists, a DVD, video tape, or CD with samples should be submitted), brief descriptive paragraph about their work, SASE for notification and SASPostcard for receipt of application acknowledgment. NOTE: Applications must be submitted by regular mail; all supporting materials must be submitted with application form (available on website). FEE: $35. Admissions 2012, Djerassi Resident Artists Program, 2325 Bear Gulch Rd., Woodside, CA 94062-4405, http://www.djerassi.org/residencies.html. Deadline: February 15, 2012
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts (January, 2013-June, 2013, Omaha, NE) – Residencies of an average of 3 months for artists working in all visual media, including video and performance art. Residency provides housing, studio, and general stipend ($500-$1,000/month); artist responsible for deposit ($150), food, travel, materials, and personal living expenses. Artists are expected to give at least one informal public slide presentation about their work and to leave on piece of work made during the residency as a donation. FEE: $40. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 South 12th St., Omaha, NE 68102, Heather Johnson, Residency Program Manager, T: (402) 341-7130 x12, FAX: (402) 341-9791, heather@bemiscenter.org, www.bemiscenter.org. Deadline: February 28, 2012
U.S./Japan Creative Artists Program (3 months between January 1-December 31, 2013, Japan) - The Japan U.S. Friendship Commission offers leading contemporary and traditional artists from the United States the chance to spend three months in Japan in 2013 through the U.S./Japan Creative Artists Program. Cultural understanding is at the heart of this program. Artists go as seekers, as cultural visionaries, and as living liaisons to the traditional and contemporary cultural life of Japan. They also go as connectors who share knowledge and bring back knowledge. Their interaction with the Japanese public and the outlook they bring home provide exceptional opportunities to promote cultural understanding between the United States and Japan. A grant award in the amount of $20,000 will be provided to each artist to cover housing, living, and professional expenses. Artists will be responsible for converting their dollar award into yen. Up to $2,000 for round-trip transportation will be provided for the artist. Artists should have compelling reasons for wanting to work in Japan and should do preliminary research to identify contacts there with whom collaboration may be possible. Artists are free to go anywhere in Japan. Program is extremely competitive; applicants should have demonstrated expertise and established professional recognition in their fields. Proficiency in the Japanese language is not required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. See website for complete guidelines and application instructions. NO FEE. Margaret Mihori, Japan U.S. Friendship Commission, 1201 15th St. NW, Ste. 330, Washington, DC 20005, http://www.jusfc.gov/creativeartists.asp. Receipt Deadline: March 1, 2012
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts Residency (July-December, 2012, Nebraska City, NE) – Two, four, six, or eight-week for visual artists, writers, composers, interdisciplinary artists, and arts and arts education scholars. Some “transitional” residencies reserved for recent masters degree program graduates. Residents receive free housing and a studio as well as a $100 per week stipend. See website for application form and requirements. NOTE: Applications must be submitted online. FEE: $35. Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, 801 3rd Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410, T: 402-874-9600, info@khncenterforthearts.org, http://www.khncenterforthearts.org. Deadline: March 1, 2012
Stonehouse Residency for the Contemporary Arts (Summer, 2012, Miramonte, CA) – Residencies of an average of 4 weeks for all types of visual artists and writers. Residency provides housing, meals, and studios; artist responsible for deposit ($150 – applied to contribution) and contribution ($300 toward food and consumables). NO FEE. Stonehouse Residency for the Contemporary Arts, 47694 Dunlap Rd., Miramonte, CA 93641, T: (509) 336-9985, hha_art@lml.net, jhuneke@eaglabs.com, www.stonehouseresidency.org. Deadline: March 1, 2012
Edward Albee Foundation/William Flanagan Memorial Creative Persons Center (May-October, 2012, Montauk, NY) – Residencies of either 4 or 6 weeks for visual artists, writers, and composers. Residency provides housing and studio; artist responsible for food, travel, and materials. NO FEE. Edward F. Albee Foundation, 14 Harrison St., New York, NY 10013, T: (212) 226-2020, FAX: (212) 226-5551, albeefdtn@aol.com, http://www.albeefoundation.org/Guidelines%20&%20Application.html. Deadline: March 1, 2012
Ucross Foundation Residency Program (August-December, 2012, Ucross, WY) – Residencies of an average of 4 weeks for visual artists, writers of all types, and musicians. Residency provides housing, food, studios, and some local transportation. Aritst responsible for refundable deposit ($50) and travel. Application available online. FEE: $40. Ucross Foundation Residency Program, 30 Big Red Lane, Clearmont, WY 82835, T: (307) 737-2291, FAX: (307) 737-2322, info@ucross.org, www.ucrossfoundation.org. Deadline: March 1, 2012
Byrdcliffe Arts Colony/Woodstock Guild (June-September, 2012, Woodstock, NY) – Residencies of an average of 4 weeks for writers, visual artists, and composers. Residency provides housing and studio. Artist responsible for food, travel, materials, and residency fee ($600). Writers under the age of 35 who need financial assistance may apply for a $100 scholarship from the Patterson Fund (see website for more information). Additional fellowships for artists of all ages available based on financial need. FEE: $50. Byrdcliffe Colony/ Woodstock Guild, 34 Tinker St., Woodstock, NY 12498, T: (845) 679-2079, FAX: (845) 679-4529, franne@woodstockguild.org, www.woodstockguild.org. Deadline: March 15, 2012
Other Resources
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COMPAS Call for Minnesota Teaching Artists (Minnesota) – Seeking experienced teaching artists who reside in Minnesota, have demonstrated ability as an artist, and prior residency or teaching experience to provide workshops and performances for students during the school day. Teaching artists spend 1-3 weeks at a given site, providing 4 class sessions per day, as well as offering a teacher in-service session and participating in a community event. Teaching artists are expected to provide students hands-on opportunities to participate in the artistic process, connect the arts to school curricula by shaping activities in conjunction with teachers, and draw community attention and support to the residency through a community event. Workshops run 45-50 minutes with a group no larger than 30. Performances run 45-50 minutes, with an audience no larger than 300. Performances must include both artistic and educational elements, and should provide some level of interactivity with the audience. Submit cover letter, artistic resume, sample lesson plan or classroom exercise, performance outline, and work sample. Teaching artists are compensated. See website for more detailed guidelines and application instructions. COMPAS, 75 Fifth St. West, Ste. 304, St. Paul, MN 55102-1496, Contact: Daniel Gabriel, T: (651) 292-3254, Daniel@compas.org, http://compas.org/artists/prospective. Deadline: February 24, 2012
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