January 31, 2012 in Opportunities
The Novel Writing Beat Sheet Workshop based on Blake Snyder’s highly acclaimed book, Save The Cat!, is coming to Austin! This two-day workshop is led by young adult author, Jessica Brody, who has used the beat sheet method to write and sell eight of her own novels. Workshop details can be found at http://www.blakesnyder.com/services/novel-writing-beat-sheet-workshop/
Mark your calendars for April 14 -15 and contact Rich Kaplan at rich@blakesnyder.com to reserve your spot today.
The workshop is being held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel: http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/AUSWC/mapanddirections/main.wnt
January 24, 2012 in Opportunities
From Dianna Bluntzer, Exhibitions & Administration for the The Art Center of Corpus Christi:
Hello,
I am writing on behalf of the Exhibition Committee and Board of Governors of the Art Center of Corpus Christi with hope that we can join forces to present an exhibit of Children’s Book Illustrations May 4-29, 2012.We have envisioned a month filled with related programming and a Children’s Book Festival on May 12.
Open call for entry for “The Art of Children’s Books Illustrations” Submission Guidelines:
1) Artists residing in the Southern half of Texas
2) Illustrations published in print in the last 5 years
3) Submission via email, a maximum of 3 illustrations per artist (jpg images no larger than 5mb ea.)
4) Entry fee: $15 flat fee
5) Juror: Dr. Barbara Immroth (tentative)
6) Delivery and pick of artwork and/or any shipping cost is responsibility of artist
7) Cash awards
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January 16, 2012 in Opportunities
The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office (EGRSO) seeks to commission a professional artist or artist team to create a work of exterior art that is engaging for families and children for the 2nd Street Bridge and Roadway Extension (Shoal Creek to West Avenue) Art in Public Places project.
The City of Austin requests qualifications from professional visual artists who live and work in the state of Texas. One artist/artist team and one alternate will be recommended for the project, which may involve interviewing finalists. The selected artist or artist team will be awarded a design and commission contract after approval by City Council.
The budget for design, fabrication and installation of the artwork is $166,000.
Submission deadline is 5 PM, Monday, February 13, 2012.
