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Artist Opportunities (Posted September 2, 2008)
Please note: these listings are taken mainly from submissions to Currents: A Cultural Quarterly publication. For the most comprehensive listings of artist opportunities, check out www.artisttrust.org or write for the newsletter to Artist Trust, 1835 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122. 206.467.8374.
To subscribe to the monthly Opportunities for Artists eNewsletter published by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council, or to send out a call to artists on Bainbridge and beyond, please email admin@artshum.org.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Participants and Vendors sought for first annual Taste of Lynwood, 9/13. This block party will feature food selections from every local restaurant in Lynwood Center, live music, children's fun fair, a wine and beer garden, and vendor booths featuring local arts, crafts and services. Request vendor booth applications at tastelynwood.gmail.com or Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce. Info: Maggi Gruber, Event Coordinator, at 206.658.3333 or tastelynwood@gmail.com
The 15th annual Christmas in the Country arts & crafts event will be held this December 5, 6 & 7. Artists, authors, musicians, and culinary crafters interested in being considered for jury, please contact director, Sharon Soames, at sharonrs@aol.com or 206.842.6883. Also looking for host venues of historic significance or special interest. Registration begins July 15. Deadline: 9/20. www.christmasinthecountry.info
Arts Business Opportunity. Acquire a well-loved, long-established, and successful community arts event that also showcases Bainbridge Island. Become the owner/director of a tour-styled arts & crafts event that supports and promotes home-based businesses, artists & musicians, and non-profit organizations. Inquiries: 206.842.6883.
Artists, cultural organizations, arts businesses: sign up on BIAHC's online Artist Database. www.artshum.org
VISUAL
Artwork sought for the cover of the 2008 downtown Bainbridge Island Hollydays Guide and Poster. Submit up to five digital images of work and a resume or bio. Files may be sent by e-mail to assistant@bainbridgedowntown.org or mailed on disk to: Bainbridge Island Downtown Association, 120 Madrone Lane N, Suite 203,Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Submissions must be received by e-mail or postmarked by 5 pm on Friday, 9/19.
Call for Sculptural Artists. Faith Lutheran Church in Seattle seeks artist to create a site-specific sculptural artwork on a sanctuary wall in its church building. The intention of this artwork is to honor the baptized and those who have died - all the saints - of Faith Lutheran Church. The artist will receive a commission of $10,000 inclusive of all costs to design, fabricate and install the work. Info: www.faithseattle.org/docs/call_for_artists.pdf Ddl: 9/19.
Volunteer Illustrator Needed for Local Nonprofit. Global Team for Local Initiatives works with the endangered Hamar tribe of Ethiopia, teaching them skills that will enable the tribe to become self-sustaining. They are looking for an illustrator to do simple but realistic line drawings showing how to wash hands, prepare cereal, and perform other hygiene-related activities. Reference photos to work from. Immediate and ongoing needs. Contact: Robin Simons, 206.780.4353 or robin@gtli.us Website: www.gtli.us
The Island Country Inn on Bainbridge Island seeks artists to display their work at the Inn. No commission. Contact Steve Nickerson, General Manager: 206.842.6861 or email with "Art Show" in the subject line: bgmini@yahoo.com
Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Call for New Artists. Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, a 60-year-old nonprofit gallery and arts organization, holds open juries for artists who interested in showing and selling their work in the BAC Gallery. BAC looks for Northwest artists whose work displays mastery of medium, contemporary style, and professional presentation. Please visit the BAC website at www.bacart.org or the Gallery in person before jurying. Remaining 2008 jury dates: 9/18 & 10/16. Pick up jury application forms at the Gallery, 151 Winslow Way E., or download from website.
Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse in Poulsbo seeks artwork for exhibits in upcoming months. Call 360.779.9199. www.poulsbohemian.com
Two-dimensional artwork sought for exhibitions at the Harbour Public House and Pegasus Cafe. Harbour Public House: photography and paintings. Pegasus Café: photography, drawings, and paintings. Contact: parfitt.way@gmail.com or 206.337.2180.
Bainbridge Island Art Gallery Seeks Artists. "A is for Artists Gallery" is a not-for-profit artist-owned/artists-run gallery located in the heart of Winslow in elegant new retail space designed specifically to showcase high-end fine, fun, and functional artwork. Info: 206.842.2434. www.AisforArtistsGallery.com
MUSIC/THEATRE
Auditions: Bainbridge Chorale 2008-2009 Season. 9/8, preceding 6-8pm orientation buffet dinner. Appointment: 206.780.2467. Info: www.bainbridgechorale.org
Auditions: Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge auditions for the Lionel Bart musical Oliver! 9/20 & 21, 10am-4pm at the Bainbridge Commons. Appointment required. Performers of all ages (8+) and experience levels are encouraged to audition. Prepare a song and bring piano music for the accompanist. A full list of available parts and vocal ranges is available at www.ovationmtb.com, along with information about how to audition for an Ovation! musical. Performance dates are 12/5-12/21, 2008. To schedule an audition, call 206.842.0472 or email info@ovationmtb.com
Auditions for Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra. Monday, 9/8, 4 - 9pm. Strings: students ages 8-21 are eligible to audition on violin, viola, cello, bass. Winds: students ages 14-21 for wind, brass, and percussion instruments. Information: www.biyo.us or call Priscilla Jones at 206.842.0124.
Auditions: Bremerton Symphony Orchestra instrumental auditions for 2008-09 season. Saturday, 9/6, 10am. Olympic College, Music Department, Band room. Call the BSA office to have Brahms Symphony #1 mailed to you. Also bring two musical selections demonstrating contrasting style/tempos. There may also be sight-reading. Musicians with at least 2 years of community orchestra playing is suggested but not required. For a list of instruments needed, go to http://bremertonsymphony.wordpress.com or phone 360.373.1722.
Auditions: Bainbridge Performing Arts. Once upon a Mattress: 9/15 & 16. Noises Off: 11/3 & 4. www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.
Holiday Folk Musicians Sought. Seattle Center Winterfest in December is hosting outdoor, sing-a-long nighttime campfire over four different nights. Seeks four artists/artist groups who have a repertoire of folk music, preferably with holiday songs, and a talent for getting audience members to sing along. Each sing-a-long is two hours, from 5-7pm. Pay: $325 for the two-hour session. Info: 425/772-5520; emilyhannan@gmail.com
Music Community Resources sponsors Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening live concerts and Sunday evening open mic events at Pegasus Cafe. To sign up for a slot or for more information, go to www.musiccommunityresources.com or call Norm Johnson at 206.842.5485.
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LITERARY
Field's End Writing Workshops and Roundtables: www.fieldsend.org
Exhibition:
A Journal of Visual & Literary Art, seeks visual images plus
poetry, short fiction, essays, and memoirs for its fall 2008 issue. The
theme is The Senses. We invite you to submit both literary and visual
art that relates to sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste: the sound of
birds in the garden or the ambulance on the highway; the smell of rain
or asphalt; the feel of the cat in your lap or the keyboard under your
fingers. Info: www.artshum.org (publications) or call BIAHC at
206.842.7901. Extended Ddl. 9/17.
Poulsbo Armchair Poetry
Readings, every first Saturday evening. Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse,
360.779.9199. Writers Workshop every Monday 7-9pm.
Jewel Box
Poets Sunday Reading Series. Typically third Sunday of the month at 3pm
at Jewel Box Theatre in Poulsbo. Featured poets followed by open mic.
360.779.9688 or jewelboxpoets@comcast.net
FILM
BITV/ BNews:
Be a part of your island's newscast! You can participate in this
exciting community venture as a story contributor, shooter, editor,
reporter or sponsor. If interested contact Penny at 206.780.2980 or
visit www.bitv.org
Celluloid Bainbridge 2009 Call for Entries.
Festival date TBA (February or March 2009). All entries must be either
filmed on Bainbridge Island or feature a past or present Bainbridge
Islander in the cast or crew. For details and entry form, go to
www.artshum.org or contact BIAHC at 206.842.7901.
Filmaka.com stages
monthly short film competitions that give filmmakers the chance to win
prizes, showcase their work, develop skills and find an audience.
Compete at the entry (peer judged) and jury levels to win cash prizes
and funding for climbing the ladder in this competition. The top three
winners in each month's jury level competition are eligible for the
year-long contest to win funding for a feature film. At the end of the
year, these filmmakers are asked to complete one more film and submit a
screenplay or treatment. First prize is a feature film deal; the
runner-up receives $5000. For detailed guidelines and information go to:
www.filmaka.com Ddl: 12/31.
The
Sustainability Stories Project: A Sustainable Bainbridge Community
Project. Help Sustainable Bainbridge bring stories alive through film
about the interesting things community members are doing in their own
lives to live more sustainably. Contact Van Calvez (Board Member,
Sustainable Bainbridge): vcalvez@gmail.com or 206.780.2706 (evenings).
The
Celluloid Bainbridge Filmmakers Finishing Fund, administered by the
Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council, assists local
filmmakers who have completed the principal photography on a project
with funding for postproduction expenses. Contact BIAHC at
206.842.7901or admin@artshum.org for more information.
Local Classes & Workshops
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Creativity Center Fall Classes, Art Labs & Workshops. www.BainbridgeIslandCreativityCenter.org
Japanese
Language Classes. Aiko Shimada, an award winning musician and a highly
talented Japanese language teacher, offers a morning Japanese language
class for adults and an after-school class for children. Mondays and
Wednesdays at Madrona School, located in Eagle Harbor Congregational
Church, 105 Winslow Way W., $20/session. Info: 206.855-8041 or
www.madronaschool.org
Eurythmy (movement) Classes. Linda
Povinelli, an engaging, vibrant teacher, offers morning eurythmy for
adults and an after-school class for children. Mondays and Thursdays at
Madrona School, located in Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, 105
Winslow Way W., $25/session. Info: 206.855-8041 or
www.madronaschool.org
West Sound Conservatory, a community
division of West Sound Academy, offers quality courses in visual arts,
music, theater, and dance as well as providing academic tutoring, SAT
preparation and comprehensive college counseling. Info: 360-598-5954 or
visit www.westsoundacademy.org
ARTS & CRAFTS
KiDiMu
Art Classes, with Michele Soderstrom. Introduction to Painting Horses
(ages 7 - 10). 10/5, 1-3pm. $30/members; $35/nonmembers. Painting
Horses - Advanced Series. 10/11, 10/25, 11/8. 10am-12pm. $90/members;
$105 nonmembers. Kids Discovery Museum, 305 Madison Ave. N.
Registration: 206.855.4650. www.kidimu.org
Dancing with
Design: A collage composition workshop with Jonathan Talbot. 10/11,
9:30am - 5:30pm. Bainbridge Arts & Crafts. $115. www.bacart.org
Pioneer
Square Gallery Tour. Led by Victoria Josslin, Bainbridge Arts &
Crafts Education Director. 9/11. 206.842.3132. www.bacart.org
Painting
Classes for Adults. Individual instruction and support for painters in
a small group setting. Amy Williams instructs and coaches students in
her Bainbridge Island studio. All levels.
Mondays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Ongoing. 206.914.3201. amy@artconspiracy.net
Arts
Studio continuing series of beginning to advanced photography
workshops. Emphasis on picture meaning. Digital and film technology
discussed and demonstrated as needed. Group and one-to-one sessions
available. Contact: Art Grice, 206.842.1294 or adgrice@earthlink.net
Learn
the art of Stained Glass on Bainbridge Island at Island Spectrum
Design. Morning and evening classes. Tuition for the 6 week session is
$85. Tools and materials are not included, but available for purchase.
Call: Julie Hews-Everett, Island Spectrum Design, 206.780.0837.
Mosaic Classes with Raquel Stanek. Ongoing workshops at Bainbridge studio. 206.715.0666. www.pondballs.com
Glass Blowing on Bainbridge Island. Small, intimate classes. Beginners welcome. Kuy Hepburn, 206.780.0700.
LITERARY
Field's
End Special Event: Uniting Story Structure and Character Arc, with
Michael Hauge.10/11, 10am -3pm. Bainbridge Cinemas at The Pavilion.
www.fieldsend.org
Youth Writers Workshop: Local authors lead
workshops for kids ages 8-11 in creative writing, fiction, non-fiction,
poetry, and more! First Saturdays/month, 1-3pm, Boys & Girls Club
of Bainbridge Island (adjacent to B.I. Aquatic Center, 8531 Madison
Ave. NE). Per session: $10 B&GClub members; $20 non-members.
Scholarships available. Registration: 206.855.8486. 9/6. Suzanne
Selfors: How to Create a Fantasy Story; 10/4. Kathleen Alcala: Lying,
Stealing, and Exaggerating: Using Our Bad Habits to Make Great Writing;
11/1. TBA; 12/6. Joe Upton: Creating Dramatic Tension in Your Writing.
Field's
End Fall Writing Classes. Beginning 10/18: Developing Your Characters,
with Carole Glickfield. 10/4: Secrets to a Clear, Compelling Sentence,
with Gary Kinder. Beginning 10/1: True Stories: Personal Narratives and
Creative Nonfiction, with Barbara Sjoholm. Preregistration required.
Details: www.fieldsend.org
Field's End Fall Writers'
Roundtables. 9/16: Carolyn Wright - "How do you move from poetry to
prose (and back again)?" 10/21: Robin Simons - "So much material,
where's the real story?" 11/18: Warren Read - "How do you go from
vignettes to a meaningful memoir?" Free. 7-8:30pm at Bainbridge Public
Library. Details: www.fieldsend.org
Journeys with Words -
Workshops for Writers: poetry, fiction, non-fiction. Ongoing, join any
time. Any age, experience level. Nancy Rekow, 206.842.4855. Also:
editing, tutoring, college essay help, publishing help.
MUSIC, DANCE & PERFORMANCE
Bainbridge
Chorale Young Singers Program 2008-2009. Auditions 9/8 & 9/9. Call
for appointment: 206.780.2467. Info: www.bainbridgechorale.org .
Music
All Around. Parents (or caregivers) and their children (1-3 year-olds)
learn songs and rhymes in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. 10-week session
begins 9/16. Tuesdays, 11-11:30am at Grace Episcopal Church, 8595 Day
Road. $125. Led by Ann Strickland. Info: annie@gracehere.org or
206.842.9997.
Bainbridge Dance Center fall - spring classes begin 9/8. Info: www.bainbridgedancecenter.com or 206.842.1497.
Bainbridge
Performing Arts offers year-round theatre classes for children and
adults. www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org. 206.842.8578.
Beginner-Intermediate
First Year Fiddlers! Celtic Fiddling 8 week workshop at Peninsula
Violin, Poulsbo. Thursday evenings, 7-9pm, 9/18 - 11/13 (except 10/2).
Dancing Bow and Peninsula Violin sponsor Jane Landstra teaches
traditional tunes at "reel slow" speed--jam follows each class. 11/15
Third Saturday Family Dance "GIG" jamming for students, 5:30-6:30pm
& entry to adult contradance. 7:30pm. $160.00. P.O Box 1402 Poulsbo
WA 98370. information c_capers@yahoo.com or 360-697-6192.
Island
Music Guild offers ongoing individual and group music lessons and
opportunities, plus Island Community Music Academy, a series of evening
music classes for all skill levels. Info:www.islandmusic.org or
206.780.6911.
MEDIA & VIDEO
Bainbridge Island
Television offers an array of classes and workshop through out the
year-Mac Basics, Moviemaking, Journalism, Studio production, and more.
For more information, contact Penny at 206.780.2980 or visit
www.bitv.org
BITV/ BNews: Be a part of your island's newscast! You
can participate in this exciting community venture as a story
contributor, shooter, editor, reporter or sponsor. If interested
contact Penny at 206.780.2980 or visit www.bitv.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Bainbridge Island Public Art Committee seeks new members. www.artshum.org
Get
involved in community television! Bainbridge Island TV is looking for
help in all areas: production, administrative, community events,
marketing, etc. If interested, contact Penny at 206.780.2980 or visit
www.bitv.org
Volunteer Opportunties at KiDiMu. The Kids Discovery
Museum offers ongoing opportunities for teenagers (14 and older) and
adults to assist with special events, programs, camps, day-to-day
operations, and more. Short-term and long-term commitments are welcome.
Make friends and make a difference! Info: 206.855.4650 or
learnmore@kidimu.org
Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge seeks enthusiastic volunteers. Email info@ovationmtb.com or call 206.842.0472.
Volunteer at the Bainbridge Island Historical Society & Museum, 206.842.2773 or www.bainbridgehistory.org
Field's
End, a writers' community affiliated with the nonprofit Bainbridge
Public Library, needs volunteers for marketing, grant writing, data
entry, scrap booking, and more. Queries: info@fieldsend.org attention
Volunteer Coordinator.
Be a Part of the Arts! Bainbridge
Performing Arts volunteers are integral to its success. Those
volunteering for specific productions may attend the corresponding
event for FREE! Interested? Call 206.842.8578 or email
kfailla@BainbridgePerformingArts.com
Volunteer at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Gallery. 206.842.3132 or www.bacart.org
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