Florida's Art in State Buildings Program announces its new Winter 2005 Call to Artists, containing descriptions of 7 new public art projects with submission deadlines in February & March 2005. With art budgets ranging from $21,600 to $100,000, the various art selection committees are searching for a wide variety of art, from interior artwork to large-scale outdoor pieces. Interested artists can view the new Call by going to www.Florida-Arts.org/programs/statebuildings. For more information, contact the Program Administrator: Lee Modica, Art in State Buildings Program, 500 South Bronough St. Rm 405, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850) 245-6476, fax (850) 245-6437, or lmodica@dos.state.fl.us

The next deadline to apply for the Artist Enhancement Grants program is quickly approaching: February 28, 2005 (for activities between March 1, 2005 and August 31, 2005).

This exciting NEW program is open to all Florida professional and emerging, creative artists working in any discipline. Artists can apply for grant amounts of $500, $750, or $1,000 to take advantage of specific, professional development, skill-building opportunities to advance their work and careers.

Download the guidelines and application forms from our website now! If you need a hard copy mailed to you, call the Division of Cultural Affairs at (850) 245-6470.

The South Florida Cultural Consortium is administering this program on behalf of the Division of Cultural Affairs. Please note that you must send one original plus 5 copies of the application form. All technical questions regarding the Artist Enhancement Grants program should be directed to Rem Cabrera at the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, 111 N.W. First Street, Suite 625, Miami, FL 33128; phone: (305) 375-4634. E-mail: REM@miamidade.gov.

CALLING ALL FLORIDA TOURING ARTISTS AND PRESENTERS
The Florida Artists and Presenters Network is underway! Join us for our first annual spring assembly.

Form a carpool, a convoy, a charter - fly, bus, drive, or train - but GET TOGETHER and attend. Find other presenters and TEAM UP; hang with other touring artists and CREATE A SCENE - any way you can, BUT BE THERE!

WHO: Florida touring artists (or those who want to start touring) and Florida presenters with houses of all sizes

WHAT: Florida Artists and Presenters Network, created and convened by the Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Department of State

WHEN: Thursday, April 21, 2005, 8:30 am-5:30 pm WHERE: Stage West at the Duncan Theatre, Palm Beach Community College, 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, Florida

WHY: Bringing Florida touring artists and presenters together for education, networking, sharing, and inspiration

HOW MUCH? The assembly is free; we just ask that you register in advance

FACILITATOR: Jeri Goldstein of The New Music Times, Inc., Charlottesville, VA

WHAT DO I DO NOW? Let us know you're coming!

DEADLINE for registration is MARCH 30, 2005. Information will be posted on our website soon: www.Florida-Arts.org

An exhibition of mixed media works by Miami artist John Bailly entitled “Atlas and Index” will be on display in the Old Capitol Gallery through April 7, 2005.  Bailly's paintings and mixed media works from the past three years attempt to illustrate the mass of information generally processed by individuals and the methods in which they receive it. The subject matter is largely random, and the images result from juxtapositions of the many different ideas conceived by the artist...

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An exhibition of oil paintings by Linda Relis entitled “My View of Florida” will be on display through April 8, 2005 in the Cabinet Meeting Room.  Relis has lived in Port St. Lucie for ten years, having moved to Florida from New York. During this time she has witnessed the damage a decade’s progress can render on wildlife and wildlife habitats. The loss of Florida’s pristine areas has prompted Relis to direct her work toward eliciting increased public awareness regarding the dangers of over-development. Her oil paintings, conveying an obvious love of nature, feature endangered or threatened birds in their natural surroundings...

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Black History Month Exhibits
In celebration of Black History Month, two new exhibits open at the Capitol

“The Art of Harlem Renaissance Man James A. Porter” on display through March 17, 2005 in the State Capitol Rotunda features the work on the late James Porter, a talented painter and historian. His elegant and vivid portraits were inspired by the rich African-American culture and stylistic trends of his time. He is also known for the vivacious depictions of everyday life inspired by visits to Cuba and Haiti...

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“The Art of Florida’s Highwaymen” on display through March 31, 2005 in the 22nd Floor Gallery in the Capitol will feature works from the collection of Geoff Cook.  Over 50 works on display include paintings by original Highwaymen Alfred Hair, James Gibson, and many more.

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Landscape by Alfred Hair, 24" x 36"

These exhibitions are part of a statewide celebration of African-American culture and prosperity in Florida, initiated by Governor Jeb Bush in honor of Black History Month.  For more information visit: http://www.myflorida.com/myflorida/governorsoffice/black_history

JOBS

The Naples Art Association seeks Executive Director
The Naples Art Association (NAA) was founded in 1954 as a non-profit visual arts organization by local artists Grace Lake, George Rogers and Elsie Upham. Through its early years, the NAA provided art instruction to students in Collier County’s public schools and in 1957 the first outdoor show with 37 exhibiting members was held.

The Executive Director will provide leadership of the NAA’s philosophy, mission, vision and structure and give direction to the daily operations of the von Liebig Art Center including education, scholarships, exhibitions and the education collection. The Executive Director will develop strategies designed to create cost effective and on-going sources of revenue, community presence and mission enhancement within the City of Naples and surrounding Collier County. The Executive Director will be responsible for developing and managing the $1.2 million annual budget, cultivating and raising significant gifts and implementing a strategic plan created by the Board with input by the Executive Director. The Executive Director will oversee four direct reports. The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to manage through a combination of delegation, supervision or hands-on involvement when needed. Demonstrated experience raising significant funds as well as financial management experience is mandatory. An understanding of student interests in art classes as well as audience development and marketing strategies to help identify new trends for new courses is an important attribute. A thorough knowledge of contemporary art, while not a prerequisite, is desirable. Qualified candidates must possess an undergraduate degree or preferably a graduate degree in the fine arts, arts administration or non-profit management; additional professional education in such fields as business administration, education or related areas is desired. The successful candidate must demonstrate a minimum of eight years of successful management experience. The candidate is expected to become a full time resident of Naples, FL. Naples Art Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Jane M. Luiso, Principal Kittleman & Associates 200 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1920 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Ph: 954-712-1101; FAX: 954-712-1102 jluiso@kittleman.net

OPPORTUNITIES

January 31, 2005
The Arts Center in St. Petersburg, FL announces the following Master Artist Workshop:
Capturing The Spirit Of A Place
David Alan Harvey
Monday through Friday, February 14th – 18th
10am to 4pm, Levels 2-5
Course Code 1413
Maximum of Students: 10
Join renowned National Geographic photographer David Alan Harvey for a memorable and exciting week of visual explorations through the viewfinder. David Alan Harvey has produced more than 40 articles for National Geographic magazine. His photography concentrates on the unexpected moments of everyday life that reveal the soul of a culture. Harvey helps you capture memorable photos of the faces, architecture, and spirit of special places. The photographic opportunities are endless as you walk historic downtown or stroll the sandy white beaches. Daily assignments and critiques offer participants the opportunity to improve their photographic skills and refine their personal style under expert guidance. Learn firsthand how to take National Geographic – quality photographs on field trips, critiques of your work, and examples of the instructors’ work. David Alan Harvey has specialized in capturing on film the heart and soul of Spanish culture. For much of his career, David Alan Harvey, a National Geographic staff photographer from 1978 to 1986, has trained his lens on the Hispanic world. He has traveled and photographed extensively in Spain, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Brazil, and nearly every other country in the Latin American Diaspora. Various assignments have also brought Harvey to Southeast Asia, Germany, France, and Italy, among other places. His work has appeared in a wide array of publications, including National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Life, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. Harvey received the National Press Photographer Association's Magazine Photographer of the Year award in 1978 and joined the prestigious Magnum co-operative in 1997. In his most recent book, Divided Soul, published by Phaidon in October 2003, Harvey showcases his twenty-year journey through the Spanish and Portuguese diaspora in the Americas with over 100 color photographs. Tuition: $750 members/$800 nonmembers; Deadline to register: Monday, January 31, 2005. Contact: The Arts Center, 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701; Phone: (727) 822-7872; Website: www.theartscenter.org

February 11, 2005
The 53rd Annual BMI Student Composer Awards were established in 1951 to encourage young composers in the creation of serious music and, through cash prizes, to aid in continuing their musical education. There are no limitations as to instrumentation, style or length of work submitted. The prizes, which range from $500 to $5,000, are awarded at the discretion of the final judging panel. The competition is open to students who are citizens of the Western Hemisphere (North, South and Central America, the Caribbean Island Nations and the Hawaiian Islands) who are under 26 years of age on December 31, 2004. Official rules and entry blanks are available for download at www.bmifoundation.org.

February 11, 2005
ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS announces its the May 16 - June 5, 2005 residency session. Artists are: JESSICA HAGEDORN, writer JANE HAMMOND, visual artist DAVID RAKOWSKI, composer Since 1982, Atlantic Center's residency program has provided artists from all artistic disciplines with spaces to live, work, and collaborate during three-week residencies. Located just four miles from the east coast beaches of central Florida, the pine and palmetto wooded environment contains award-winning studios that include a resource library, black box theater, and digital computer lab and studios for painting, sculpture, music, dance, and writing. Every residency session includes three master artists of different disciplines who each personally select a group of associates - talented, emerging and midcareer artists - through an application process administered by ACA. During the residency, artists participate in informal sessions with their group, collaborate on projects, and work independently. Atlantic Center for the Arts provides housing (private room/bath with work desk), weekday meals and 24-hour access to communal studio space. All applications must be postmarked by February 11, 2005. All domestic and international applications must arrive within 10 days of the postmarked date. For more information on how to apply, please telephone (386) 427-6975 or (800) 393-6975 (domestic US only) or visit www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org or email us at program@atlanticcenterforthearts.org.

February 12, 2005
Pelham Art Center in Pelham, NY announces a call for entries for the Alexander Rutsch 2005 Award and Solo Exhibition for Painting. Exhibit dates: May 6-June 18, 2005. $5,000 award. Open to U.S. based artists 19 years of age and older. All work submitted to competition must be available for exhibit. Entries must be received by February 12. For prospectus send SASE to Pelham Art Center, Rutsch Award, 155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803 or contact info@pelhamartcenter.org or 914.738.2525.

February 14, 2005
The 20th Annual Combined Talents: The Florida International Competition is a juried competition sponsored by the FSU Museum of Fine Arts. Open to artists 18+. All media is eligible for consideration; no size restrictions. $20.00 entry fee/2 slides. Juried by a panel of FSU School of Visual Arts and Dance Faculty. $1,500 in awards; a catalog is produced and return shipping is provided. Exhibition is scheduled for 8/22/05-9/25/05. For more information and a prospectus contact: Jean D. Young, 850-644-3906; jdy1533@mailer.fsu.edu or visit our website: www.mofa.fsu.edu/combinedtalents.htm

February 15, 2005
The City of Coral Springs, Florida, public art program seeks up to ten outdoor artworks for a sculpture exhibition in June 2005. $60,000 has been reserved to purchase works. $1,000 exhibition fee per artists. Applications postmarked by February 15, 2005. Visit http://www.coralsprings.org/planning/publicart/CallToArtists.pdf for a prospectus.

February 15, 2005
The Djerassi Resident Artists Program is a nonprofit arts organization, which offers residencies to artists in the disciplines of music composition, choreography, literature, visual arts, and media arts/new genres. All national and international artists are eligible to apply. Seeking applications on two levels: the first includes emerging and mid-career artists, for whom appointments as resident artists may make a significant difference to their careers; the second level consists of artists with established national and/or international reputations. Artists selected by peer panels are offered, at no cost, room, board, and studio space for four-to five-week sessions during the season, which runs from mid-March through mid-November. The Program is located in a spectacular rural setting in the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, yet is within easy driving distance to the entire San Francisco Bay Area. The special quality of the residency experience centers around a "retreat" atmosphere. The property is located 40 miles south of San Francisco and 15 miles west of Palo Alto. There is no public transportation to either city from the ranch for artists without cars. Rides to Palo Alto for errands are generally provided by the staff once a week. Transportation to and from the airport is provided by the Program. Residents live and work in two buildings on our ranch according to artistic discipline and creative project. Living quarters and studio space consist of a four-bedroom house and a unique twelve-sided barn. Three rooms in the Artists' House are set up to accommodate writers, each with a large desk, work space, and outdoor deck. The Artists' House also contains the main kitchen, a living and dining area, a library, laundry facilities, shared bathrooms, and a large deck. Three visual art studios, a large dance studio, a music composition studio, and a darkroom are located in the Artists' Barn. The studios are rustic with wood-burning stoves and medium to small sleeping lofts. Also located in the barn are a kitchen, a large common area, shared bathrooms, and laundry facilities. The Program employs a chef who prepares communal dinners Monday through Friday, shops for provisions, and stocks both kitchens. Residents prepare their own breakfasts, lunches, and weekend dinners using ingredients supplied by the Program. Vegetarian meals are available. The deadline for accepting applications is February 15th, each year, for a residency in the following year. Application forms and Guidelines are available on the, www.djerassi.org, or may be requested by sending a self-addressed, stamped, envelope to: Djerassi Resident Artists Program, 2325 Bear Gulch Road, Woodside, California 94062.

February 15, 2005
Theatre Oxford's 5th Annual TEN MINUTE PLAY CONTEST invites Florida writers to apply. Entry Rules: Each playwright may submit only one script (typed, no emails or disks). Title page must include name, address, email, and phone number. (No personal information on the script itself.) The play must be no more than 10 minutes and 10 pages, excluding the title and cast pages. Only original plays, never before professionally produced are eligible. Finalists and the winner only will be notified. The Grand Prize winner will receive the L.W. Thomas Award and $1,000, a production by Theatre Oxford, a night’s lodging at Puddin' Place B & B for opening night, lunch for two at City Grocery day of opening night, and a subscription to Y’all Magazine. Finalists each will receive a subscription to Y’all Magazine. Deadline: Submissions must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2005. Entry Fee: $10 check made payable to Theatre Oxford.  Send To: Theatre Oxford Ten Minute Play Contest, P.O. Box 1321; Oxford, MS 38655.  Contact Person: Dinah Swan, Contest Coordinator (662) 236-5052; DinahSwan@aol.com

February 18, 2005
The Cultural Arts Council of Houston Texas /Harris County Civic Art + Design announce the Downtown Civic Art Framework. This is a unique opportunity for an artist or team to develop a vision for the civic art which will celebrate and commemorate the leaders, locations and leading events of Houston's downtown, which includes the Historic District, the Sports District, the Theater District and the George R. Brown Convention Center AND to create the first element, Art Project #1 of this Framework. This project is an opportunity for selected artist(s) to create a master plan for civic art along two intersecting thorough fares in downtown. In succeeding years different artists will have the opportunity to add to this growing collection of commemorative and celebratory civic art projects. Qualifying artists will have experience with Civic Art Master Plans. The deadline for this call for artist qualifications is Friday, February 18, 2005. This is not a postmark deadline - all submissions must be in the office of the Cultural Arts Council on Friday, February 18, 2005 by 5pm. Late and/or incomplete qualification packets may not be considered. Please visit www.cachh.org/civic/DowntownCAD/index.html or www.cachh.org/civic/callforartists/Dtn.html for all details. Questions? Call the Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County Civic Art + Design Hotline at (713) 527.9330 x35.

February 24, 2005
Through the generous support of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Chamber Music America is pleased to request applications for its jazz commissioning program, "New Works: Creation and Presentation Program," which is currently entering its sixth year. Grant range: $10,000 to $15,000. The New Works: Creation and Presentation Program supports the creation of new compositions in the jazz idiom. Funding is available to professional jazz ensembles that are led by or include a composer/performer. Ensembles must consist of a core of musicians who perform original music that includes jazz improvisation, have a demonstrated history of performing together as a jazz ensemble, and range in size from two to ten members. Works may represent the wide range of styles associated with jazz, from traditional to non-traditional. The grant includes the composition and performances of the new work. Download guidelines at: http://www.chamber-music.org/programs/newworks.html or contact Chamber Music America at 305 7th Avenue, 5th floor; New York, NY 10001; (212) 242 2022 x14; fax (212) 242 7955.

February 25, 2005
2nd Annual International Small Works Exhibition Call for Artists. Red Dot Fine Art will hold its 2nd Annual International Small Works Exhibition March 13th to April 16th at Red Dot Fine Art located on historic Canyon Road in Santa Fe, NM. The exhibition call is open to all individuals working in two dimensional and three dimensional work in any media that is 16” x 16” or smaller. Entries for the exhibition are being accepted through February 25th, 2005. There is a non refundable $30.00 entry fee for up to three works and additional $5.00 fee for each additional work. DEADLINE FOR ENTIRES: February 25th, 2005. EXHIBITION DATES: March 13th – April 16th. FEE: $30 for 1-3 images (slides or JPEG) $5 for each additional image submitted. FOR PROSPECTUS: visit www.reddotfineart.com or send a SASE to: Red Dot Fine Art, ATTN: Small Works Exhibition, 616 ½ B Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501. If you have questions please contact the gallery via email at info@reddotfineart.com or call 505-820-0114.

February 28, 2005
The ArtWorks Time Warner Cable Gallery breaks the boundaries of traditional galleries by showcasing emerging and established artistic talent whose works range from fun and funky to provocative and profound. Currently accepting proposals for the 2006 season. All proposals are given careful consideration, but not all are chosen. ArtWorks Time Warner Cable Gallery is a non-profit exhibition space. The gallery is programmed 1-1&1/2 years in advance. While the gallery accepts unsolicited applications from artists, curators, and organizations on an ongoing basis, these proposals are reviewed only once a year by a committee made up of members of the area arts community. If awarded a show, artists are responsible for the following: - Transportation and removal of work to and from the gallery. - Any special installation materials - “Display” ready work, i.e. matted, framed, etc. Requirements:Artists should send a current resume, an artist’s statement and/or proposal, and no more than 10 slides and/or hard copy images of current work. Curators should send a current resume, description of proposed project, and no more than 20 slides of proposed artists. Slides should be labeled clearly with the title, medium and date of completion. The application fee is $20. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of materials. All proposals need to be received no later than February 28th. Letters of acceptance or denial will be sent by May 1st. Proposal materials and application fee should be mailed to: Millicent Straub Larson, Gallery Coordinator, ArtWorks Time Warner Cable Gallery, 811 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

February 28, 2005
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood invites artists residing in Florida to submit works for its All-Media Juried Biennial. With the exception of film, all works selected to appear in the biennial will be on display Friday, May 13 through Sunday, July 10, at the Art and Culture Center's galleries, located at 1650 Harrison St. in Hollywood. Films chosen for the biennial will be shown on Saturday, May 21 at 8 p.m. at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St. Original oil paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, video, computer-generated images, and site-specific installations will be considered in the exhibition competition. Only work completed after Jan. 1, 2002, and submitted before Feb. 28 is eligible. Cash prizes totaling $3,000 will be distributed in the exhibition category as follows: $1,000 for best of show, $500 first place, $300 second place and $200 third place. The exhibition juror is Nick Cindric, curator/director of the Rocket Projects Gallery in Miami. Cindric, who has worked as an art dealer for 18 years, has handled the works of artists such as Andy Warhol, Louise Nevelson, Alberto Giacometti, Cindy Sherman, Calder, Roy Lichtenstein and Tom Wesselmann. Students and independent filmmakers who have produced original narrative, documentaries, animations, and experimental films will be considered for the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood's first-ever film category, where $500 will be awarded to best feature (run time 60 minutes and over) and another $500 will be given for best short (run time under 60 minutes). Only films completed after Jan. 1, 2002, and submitted before Feb. 28 are eligible. Films or videos using non-licensed copyrighted works or literary properties without permission are not eligible. The film juror is Dinorah de Jesus Rodriguez, who is currently an artist-in-residence at the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach. Rodriguez has received numerous awards and honors for her creative work, and served on the Media Arts Fellowship Nominating Committee for the Rockefeller Foundation's National Video Resources in 2000 and 2001. In the art exhibition category, there is a non-refundable entry fee of $25 for up to three slides. The film category also has a non-refundable entry fee of $25 for each submission (three maximum). For a submission form and more information about this competition, please call (954) 921-3274 or visit: http://www.artandculturecenter.org/prospectus/.

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April 6, 2005
The Florida Cultural Alliance is sponsoring Arts Day in Tallahassee on April 6, 2005. Anyone interested in advocating for protecting and advancing Florida's arts and cultural resources is invited to participate. For more information, Email the Florida Cultural Alliance at FLCULALL@aol.com.

February 4, 2005
The Florida Center for Creative Aging (FCCA) in partnership with the Estates at Carpenters presents Timeslips Training: Storytelling with people with dementia to benefit people with Alzheimer’s and related dementia.

When: 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Location: The Estates at Carpenters, 1001 Carpenters Way, Lakeland, Florida 33809.
Trainer: Karen Stobbe, National TimeSlips Trainer
For: artists, healthcare professionals, family members and caregivers.
Cost: $50.00 (includes materials and lunch)

TimeSlips (www.timeslips.org) Training is an innovative national project developed in 1998 by Dr. Anne Bastings. TimeSlips uses an effective storytelling method for people with dementia to reaffirm their humanity and connection with staff, family and friends. Creativity offers people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia a way to express themselves without the frustration or embarrassment that can come with memory loss. It also creates a way for professionals, family and volunteers to interact with individuals with dementia on the common ground of the imagination. Often, storytelling becomes a special event that brings the entire group closer together. And, most importantly, sharing the stories and storytelling process with staff, families and the community at large helps deepen the public understanding of the potential of people with AD and dementia.

FCCA will be working with TimeSlips to pick facilitators who will be sent to Wisconsin for a train the trainer program. These trainers will then be contracted through FCCA to train future facilitators in the TimeSlips method. The Estates at Carpenters is located approximately 1 mile north off of I-4 exit 32. You can visit their website at www.eaclakeland.com. For more information on how to REGISTER or have questions please contact Stefanie Thompson at the Florida Center for Creative Aging, Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging, School of Aging Studies University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave, USF #30437, Tampa, FL 33620; (813) 974-1309 or by email at sathomps@cas.usf.edu

February 19 2005
Artist Workshops: Creativity, Marketing and Management
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, Florida
Rebecca Bluestone will present two workshops: "Process and Creativity of the Artist", which is designed for artists of any discipline and anyone interested in pursuing more creativity in their work; and "Marketing and Management: A Workshop for the Professional Artist", which will cover what is required to make a living as a professional artist in the 21st century. Rebecca will share her experience and knowledge of how artists can present themselves in a professional manner that shows their artwork in the best light possible. "Process and Creativity of the Artist" (9:30am to 12:30pm): Topics include the process of creating, discipline, focus, the role of the senses, intuition and the unconscious, the artistic statement, dealing with critical review, confidence and taking responsibility for your creative life, where does spontaneity happen and much more. "Marketing and Management: A Workshop for the Professional Artist" (1:30 to 4:30pm): This three-hour workshop will cover many facets of making a living as a professional artist. Rebecca will share her experience and knowledge of how to present yourself and your work professionally through examples, handouts and discussions. Topics covered include: chronology, artist statements, slides, photography, slide presentation, portfolios, competitions, curators, galleries, art consultants and pricing. Cost for a single workshop is $25 for Florida Craftsmen members or $30 for non-members. The fee for both workshops is $45 for Florida Craftsmen members or $55 for non-members. For more information on either workshop or to register call Florida Craftsmen at (727) 821-7391 or visit www.floridacraftsmen.net. For more information on Rebecca Bluestone, please visit www.rebeccabluestone.com. Registration deadline is February 14, 2005 (late registration fee of $10 after that date).

March 3-5, 2005
Winter Institute for Arts Management
West Palm Beach
Presented by the South Florida Cultural Consortium, the Arts Extension Service/Division of Continuing Education with the University of Massachusetts/Amherst. The Winter Institute is an ideal professional development opportunity for South Florida’s not-for profit arts management staff. The three-day conference consists of sixteen workshops and seminars in four concurrent tracks and keynote presentations will be offered. Held at the Marriott Hotel West Palm Beach Early Registration (Feb. 15, 2005) Fee: $350, Regular Registration Fee: $375 For Information: Contact Jim Shermer at (954) 357-7502 For more information, contact Art Extension Service (413) 545-2360.

March 14-15, 2005
National Arts Advocacy Day
Washington, D.C.
The Arts Advocacy Day conference is timed to give grassroots advocates the opportunity to shape federal arts policy and educate members of Congress. This year, the conference will take place at the Jurys Washington Hotel at 1500 New Hampshire Ave., NW. The event will feature training workshops, the annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy and the national convening on Capitol Hill. Arts Advocacy Day is held in conjunction with the Congressional Arts Caucus, and many members of Congress will be involved in the day's events. For more information, visit www.artsusa.org.

Many more conference and workshop listings can be found on the Division's website at http://www.florida-arts.org/resources/conferences.htm