Marguerite Beaty, Individual Artist Fellowship Recipient

Bonnie Seeman, Individual Artist Fellowship Recipient

Wendy Wischer, Individual Artist Fellowship Recipient

Luisa Basnuevo, Individual Artist Fellowship Recipient

Johnathan Thomas, Individual Artist Fellowship Recipient

Individual Artist Fellowship Program Update!

The Division of Cultural Affairs is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2006 Individual Artist Fellowship Awards in the disciplines of Media Arts and Visual Arts.  This year, the fellowship application process was extremely competitive with only 10% of applications to the program funded.  Congratulations to the recipients listed below. 

Visual Arts 2 Dimensional
Rebecca Sittler, Orange County
Michelle Weinberg, Miami-Dade County
Lynn Whipple, Orange County
John Westmark, Alachua County
Christian Duran, Miami-Dade County
Jonathan Thomas, Miami-Dade County
Clifford Smith, Broward County
Jeff Whipple, Hillsborough County
Luisa Basnuevo, Miami-Dade County
John Bailly, Miami-Dade County
Kathleen Holmes, Palm Beach County
Robert Flynn, Miami-Dade County

Visual Arts 3 Dimensional
Bonnie Seeman, Broward County
Christine Federighi, Miami-Dade County
Kathryn Rush, Alachua County
Billie Lynn, Miami-Dade County
Wendy Wischer, Miami-Dade County
Robert Huff, Miami-Dade County
Robert Thiele, Miami-Dade County
Celeste Roberge, Alachua County
Marguerite Beaty, Miami-Dade County

Media Arts
Lynn Tomlinson, Orange County
Mark Moorman, Broward County
Roger Beebe, Alachua County
Justin Spring, Sarasota County
Ronald Clifton Childree, Miami-Dade County
Dinorah DeJesus Rodriguez, Miami-Dade County

The Division is currently preparing guidelines for the 2007 application cycle of the Individual Artist Fellowship Program.  The next deadline will be June 1, 2006 for applicants in the disciplines of: Literature, Folk Arts, Music, Theatre, Dance and Interdisciplinary. 
Guidelines will be available on the Division's website on April 1, 2006. 

Artist Enhancement Grant Program Update

The Artist Enhancement Grant Applications are arriving at the Division's offices and are rapidly being processed and sent out to panel members.  The panel meeting date for the Artist Enhancement Grant Panel is March 15, 2006.  The meeting will take place in Tallahassee at the RA Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street.  If you submitted an application to the Artist Enhancement Grant Program, you are not required to attend this meeting.  The meeting is open to the public however, if you are interested in attending, it is purely optional. 

Results from the panel meeting will be posted for informational purposes on the Division's website by the 20th of March (Monday following the panel meeting).  The panel's recommendations will be approved officially at the March meeting of the Florida Arts Council.  For applicants who are awarded an Artist Enhancement Grant payments will be made after the start date of May 1, 2006. 

More information about the Artist Enhancement Grant Program and the upcoming panel meeting can be found on the Division's website at www.florida-arts.org. 

Florida Artists and Presenters Network Update!

The much-anticipated Florida Artists and Presenters Network conference is coming up, so Performing Artists and Small Presenters, mark your calendars for May 18, 2006!  This year, the workshop is scheduled to take place at the Mahaffey Theatre in St. Petersburg, Florida. The FAPN day-long workshop is full of valuable information for artists and presenters.  Be on the look-out for more information as the date approaches! 

If you have questions about the Florida Artists and Presenters Network or if you would like more information about the upcoming workshop, contact Gaylen Phillips, at gphillips@dos.state.fl.us. 

February is Black History Month!

"Shades of Greatness" in the Governor's Office Gallery

Now on view in the Governor's Office Gallery is the first collaborative art exhibition inspired by the history of the Negro Leagues Baseball.  The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) developed the exhibition to reveal a new understanding of this fascinating subject.  More information about the "Shades of Greatness" exhibition can be found on the Division's website at the following link: http://www.florida-arts.org/BlackHistoryMonth06.htm. 

To see the other exhibitions on view currently at the Capitol Complex, please visit the following link:  http://www.florida-arts.org/programs/cceexhibitionschedule.htm. 

Individual Artist Workshops with Bruce Baker a Success!

The workshops that the Division presented in early January with nationally-recognized arts consultant, Bruce Baker were a great success!  Over 175 artists around the state were able to attend the workshops and learn valuable tools for marketing their work, presenting the best possible images, and general tips for thriving professionally!  The workshops would not have been possible without the support and dedication of the following organizations:  The Tallahassee-Leon County Cultural Resources Commission, The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, The Broward Division of Cultural Affairs, ArtServe, Inc., The Pinellas County Arts Council, and Ruth Eckerd Hall.  These workshops were funded through a Challenge America Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Look for more workshops with Bruce Baker this Spring in the Panhandle.  Dates and locations will be posted soon and will be listed in the next issue of the Artistlink e-newsletter! 

DCA Partners with Atlantic Center for the Arts to Present Artist Workshops

The Division of Cultural Affairs will be partnering with the Atlantic Center for the Arts to present a weekend of professional development workshops for individual artists March 24-26, 2006.  The workshops will be presented by Steve Aimone, an artist, arts writer, independent curator and consultant from Asheville, North Carolina.  The workshop is titled "The Professional Face of Art" and will cover useful topics such as: How to Write Your Artist's Statement, How to Write Your Resume and Bio, and Tips on Approaching Galleries and Museums.  There will also be roundtable discussions with artists and evening workshops on critiquing. 

Participants at the workshop will furnish samples of their current statements for review and critique during this two-day intensive workshop.  The workshop will take place Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Lodging is available available at the Atlantic Center.  For more information please contact Mary McBride, Director of Programs, at mmcbride@atlanticcenterforthearts.org, or call 386.423.1753. 

Fees for the workshops and lodging are listed below:
Friday Night Presentation: $10

Saturday and Sunday Workshops only: $45 per day (includes lunch) or $100 for the weekend- (Friday through Sunday, including lunch). 

Workshops with Room and Board and access to painting studio: $275

More information about the instructor can be found at www.aimoneartservices.com.  Information about Atlantic Center for the Arts can be found at http://www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org/.  Space is limited, so register ASAP if you plan to attend!   

This workshop is funded through a Challenge America Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Deadline: February 17, 2006
The Public Art Committee of the City of Ormond Beach, Florida announces two separate art competitions for sculpture on the grounds of two new fire stations, each located adjacent to major highways in the city, for which artwork will be purchased or commissioned. These highly visible locations provide ideal spaces for exterior sculpture. Each station requires the art work to be durable, easy to maintain and made to meet construction codes for wind load, climatic conditions and able to meet public safety standards. The budget for the project at Station 91 (A1A) is $35,000. The budget for Station 92 (Nova Road) is $42,000. Transportation and installation costs are to be the responsibility of the artist.

For complete project information and criteria, go to http://www.ormondartmuseum.org/2006ArtPublicPlaces.htm or contact Michael Sanden, Cultural Center Coordinator, City of Ormond Beach, sanden@ormondbeach.org.

Deadline: February 24, 2006
Wilson Building Public Art Program Call for Artists: The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is currently accepting applications for the John A. Wilson Building Public Art Program. The historic District Building at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW now serves as the headquarters for the District of Columbia's Mayor and City Council. The works purchased through this call for artists are specifically designated for permanent installation in the Wilson Building. For more information and an application, please visit http://www.dcarts.dc.gov to download the Call for Artists and application, or call 202-724-5613.

Deadline: February 27, 2006
The Town of Cary, North Carolina, is issuing a Call for Artists-RFQ for the application of public art on a pedestrian greenway bridge which will span US 1/64, a major divided, limited access highway. The bridge will link with two parks and more importantly, will provide the only north-south connection with Cary’s proposed extensive greenway system (see attachment for more details). The pedestrian bridge will be a highly visible identifying landmark for the Town of Cary. The successful public art project will create a sense of place that fosters a unique, distinctive and memorable destination for visitors while reflecting the energy of this dynamic community. For more information about the Town of Cary, visit the Town of Cary website at www.townofcary.org and Chamber of Commerce website, www.carychamber.com. Direct Questions to: Denise Dickens, Public Art Coordinator, 919.465.4791 direct, 919.469.4061 main, denise.dickens@townofcary.org.

Deadline: March 7, 2006
The City of Evanston’s latest Public Art project will provide an artist with an opportunity to locate Public Art on the Sherman Plaza property, on the corner of Davis Street and Sherman Avenue, directly adjacent to Fountain Square. The Sherman Plaza development will be a highly visible new retail, office, and living space in the heart of downtown Evanston, a city of 75,000 people located directly north of Chicago along Lake Michigan.  The dimensions of the project area are 14’ x 9’. The public art site presents a wide range of viewing possibilities, from people walking and shopping, to theatre and restaurant goers, to train riders, to those living, working and visiting Evanston. The budget for the commission is $300,000. This figure includes design, insurance, fabrication, delivery, and installation of the artwork and all other expenditures incurred by the artist. A copy of the RFP can be downloaded at http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/arts/plaza.shtml. Call 847.448.8260 for more information.

Deadline: March 31, 2006
Call to Artists - Art at the Oasis. Oasis is a 5-tower luxury condominium development in Fort Myers, by Jorge M. Perez and The Related Group of Florida. Ten (10) outdoor sculptures and thirty (30) indoor artworks will be chosen by a highly qualified jury of museum directors, curators and city officials. Direct all inquiries to oasisart@relatedgroup.com.

Deadline: February 10, 2006
10th Annual Arizona State University Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival. Free to enter work- free to attend. Complete history of the festival, guidelines for entry, a complete list of the works that have been screened at past festivals and a few success stories can be found online at the following address: http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/filmfest.  Festival is scheduled to take place Saturday, April 15, 2006, 8:00pm.

Deadline: February 10, 2006
Artscape is currently accepting applications for the seventh term of the Gibraltar Point International Artist Residency Program in Toronto, Ontario taking place May 19th – June 17th, 2006. This program transcends political, aesthetic and geographic boundaries, welcomes diversity and provides a spawning ground for unique cultural alliances. The program is open to Canadian and international artists who are engaged in the research, development or creation of new work. Emerging, mid-career and established professional artists are invited to apply. 2006 Program Dates: May 19th – June 17th.  Information: http://www.torontoartscape.on.ca/gpiarp or e-mail residency@torontoartscape.on.ca. 

Deadline: February 14, 2006
Call to Artists-Juried Competition-All Media Considered
Sponsored by the FSU Museum of Fine Arts. The 21st Annual Combined Talents: The Florida International is a competition open to artists 18+ with all media eligible for consideration. Entry Fee: $20.00 for 2 slides (images may be submitted on CD rather than in slide format); only one entry per person. Postmark Deadline: February 14, 2006. Juried by a panel of FSU School of Visual Arts and Dance Faculty. First Award-$1,000; Second Award-$500; a color catalog is produced and return shipping is provided (some exceptions apply). Exhibition is scheduled for 8/28/06-9/24/06. For more information please visit our website at: www.mofa.fsu.edu/combinedtalents.htm or contact: Jean D. Young, 850-644-3906; jdy1533@mailer.fsu.edu

Deadline: February 15, 2006
The University of South Florida & The Center for Jazz Composition proudly announce The First International JAZZ COMPOSER'S SYMPOSIUM, March 9-11, 2006 at the University of South Florida Campus in Tampa, FL. The USF Center for Jazz Composition hosts the first International Jazz Composer's Symposium on the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida, March 9-11, 2006. This unique three-day event is designed to allow composers, scholars, and students from throughout the country to interact with each other, three prominent master artists - Bob Brookmeyer, John Clayton, and Dave Douglas, and industry representatives in a series of lectures, master classes, research presentations, performances, new music reading sessions, and panel discussions. A Call for Papers and a Call for Scores has been issued by the Center with detailed information available on the website. Symposium pre-registration is $85 ($60 for students) when purchased by February 15. Registration after that date is $110 ($75 for students) and includes admission to the opening reception and all evening concerts. Registration application forms, as well as information regarding ticket sales to the evening concerts (open to the public) and hotel accommodations, can also be found on the Center's website. Contact: Chuck Owen/USF Professor of Jazz Studies at owen@arts.usf.edu.

Deadline: February 15, 2006
Theatre Oxford's (Oxford, Mississippi) Seventh Annual International 10 Minute Play contest deadline is approaching. Submittals of 10 minute plays must be received by February 15, 2006 to be eligible to win the L. W. Thomas Award which includes $1,000, a production of the winning play, a night at Puddin' Place B & B, lunch at City Grocery and a subscription to Y'all Magazine.
Entries must be typed on no more than 10 pages. There are no theme or content requirements, but casts of less than six characters are recommended. Plays must be original and unproduced. A $10 entry fee must accompany entries. Contest rules are on the web at www.10minuteplays.com or for more information call the contest director, Dinah Swan at 662-236-5052.  Plays (only one per writer) should be sent to: Theatre Oxford 10 Minute Play contest; P. O. Box 1321; Oxford, MS. 38655

Deadline: February 17, 2006
CALL FOR ARTISTS - Bellevue Arts Museum has presented the Fair, formerly known as the Bellevue Art Museum Fair, for 60 years. The mission of the Fair is to “support the museum by providing a vital encounter between artists and the community through an annual festival which celebrates excellence in art.” In addition to outstanding artists’ booths, the Fair includes demonstrations, a Kidsfair, concessions, live entertainment and roving performers.The Fair continues its special tradition of celebrating excellence in art by delivering the finest of crafts, fabulous hands-on art activities, stellar Kidsfair programming, delicious foods and rousing entertainment.  Contact Meredith Langridge, Artist Manager for Prospectus and more information: 425.519.0742, E-mail: meredithl@bellevuearts.org or website: http://www.bellevuearts.org. 

Deadline: March 1, 2006
The National Society of Arts and Letters, North Florida Chapter is holding a dance competition on March 18, 2006. First place winner receives $1,500 plus an all expense paid trip to Jacksonville on May 17th with a chance to win $10,000. This dance competition requires performance of ballet and modern or jazz by contestants ages 17 through 24. Information on the local and national competition and application forms are available at www.arts-nsal.org (click on Competition) or can be received by contacting Barbara Thornton at 904-285-2752.

Deadline: March 1, 2006
2006 Poetry Contest, Mahoney Research Library
Announcing the 1st Annual Poetry Contest with a cash prize of $1000. The Library is hosting this event to encourage poets in their difficult work in a meaningful way. Poets retain all rights to their work, there is nothing to purchase and there are no strings attached in order to participate. For guidelines and more information, please visit www.mahoneyresearchlibrary.org.

Many more opportunities for Individual Artists are posted daily on the Division's website at the following link: http://www.florida-arts.org/jobs/individual.htm

March 2-4, 2006
Winter Institute in Arts Management to be held in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
The Winter Institute is a three-day educational conference designed to provide arts managers with new skills on how to connect the arts with their communities. The Winter Institute will offer four concurrent workshop tracks, with keynote presentations, and participants may move freely between the course tracks to create an inspiring educational experience to suit their needs. This year highlights emerging leaders in the arts. Emerging leaders, keep your eyes open for scholarship opportunities and sessions that are right for you. For more information and updates on the Winter Institute’s schedule visit the Arts Extension Service’s web site at www.umass.edu/aes or call (413) 545-2360 for more information. 

More conference and workshop listings are added frequently to the Division's website.  For more conference listings, check the following link often:  http://www.florida-arts.org/resources/events.cfm.