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Tidewater Winds Call for Live Painting/Sketching Artists

Budget:

$125

Medium:

Call for live painting or sketching during 4 performances.


Location:

Norfolk, Virginia, USA


Deadline:

03.30.2024


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Criteria:
• One to four artists will be hired and paid a $125 stipend per concert.
• Concert nights are on July 21, July 22, Jully 23, and July 24, at 7:30 PM.
• Concert locations include Norfolk Collegiate, 24th Street Stage, and Regent Chapel.
• Artists will sketch to the music of Mussorgsky’s Picture at an Exhibition, completing ten artworks, one for each of the 10 movements. Each artwork will be approximately 24” x 36”. Each movement depicts a different painting of a scene, still life, or imaginary creature. A sketch will also be rendered during Kaamen’s Band of Brothers.
• Tidewater Winds will purchase panels or paper. Artist will furnish paint, brushes, or their preferred materials.
• Applications to be considered must be submitted for approval by Saturday, March 30, 2024.
• Please submit 2- 5 JPEG images of your past work and/or ideas you may have to executive@tidewaterwinds.org. Include a brief letter of interest in the email. Put “live sketch” in subject line of the email.
• Tidewater Winds will consider the diversity of beliefs, values, and general standards of decency of citizens. We reserve the right to refuse entries at our sole discretion.
• Artwork will be displayed for viewing during the concert performance and during intermission and as the audience leaves the concert. Tidewater Winds reserves the right to auction the final artworks.
• You agree to grant Tidewater Winds the right to photograph, video or record the likeness of your artwork for use by television, films, radio, printed media, etc. to further the aims of any Tidewater Winds activity. We encourage photographing, filming, social media sharing and the use of #tidewaterwinds.
• Artists must sign a Transfer of Title document.
• Artwork is temporary and may not be preserved after September 30, 2024.

To Apply:
• Please submit 2- 5 JPEG images of your past work and/or ideas you may have to executive@tidewaterwinds.org. Include a brief letter of interest in the email. Put “live sketch” in subject line of the email.
• Questions about this opportunity may be directed to Michael Kerry Williams, 757-480-0953 or executive@tidewaterwinds.org

Library of Virginia First Friday’s

Budget:

$0

Medium:

any


Location:

Library of Virginia, East Broad Street, Richmond, VA, USA


Deadline:

10.31.2024


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Call for Virginia artists:
The Library of Virginia announces an Open Call to Artists for the 2024 First Fridays exhibitions on “Virginia Stories!”
Virginia artists may explore your experiences, observations, communities and culture. A general call for artists for the May, Sept. and Nov. First Fridays is open now through Oct. 10, 2024, with the deadlines below. Your selected artwork will be assigned to one or more of these exhibition dates. If you have a preference, indicate this in your submission and we will accommodate as we are able.
First Fridays at the Library of Virginia:
May 3 – “Virginia Stories: Indigenous Community” (submissions due by April 10)
Sept 6 – “Virginia Stories: Underground Art” (submissions due by Aug. 10)
Nov 1 – “Virginia Stories: Architecture” (submissions due by Oct. 10)

Fairfax, VA pre-qualified mural artist pool

Budget:

$1,000

Medium:

NOTE: No budget listed


Location:

4542 Forest Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA


Deadline:

04.30.2024


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The Paint It, Fairfax! Murals program is open to established professional artists living in the Mid-Atlantic region. Artists residing in the DC Metropolitan Area and particularly in Fairfax County are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. If submitting as a team, a professional artist must be the lead team member.

703-324-9300 | TTY 711
jenee.padmore@fairfaxcounty.gov

Pre-screened qualified artists will be eligible to compete for Paint It, Fairfax! mural projects.

Artists chosen for the database will be notified by CRS staff and will be placed on a mailing list for alerts regarding upcoming mural projects in the County’s CRDs/CRAs.

Artist criteria for each “Call for Artists” will be established and approved by CRS. The requirements will be published with the “Call for Artists” request. Muralists will be asked to submit their portfolio, resume, and any other relevant body of work that illustrates the artist’s capabilities. The criteria may be modified yearly at the discretion of CRS. Preference will be given to local and regional artists. This pre-screening process helps ensure that candidates meet the program’s minimum qualifications. It is possible for muralists not chosen for the database to still compete for specific projects through the program’s “Call for Project Submissions” process (see Appendix II).

Virginia Museum employment opportunities

Budget:

$0

Medium:

any


Location:

Virginia, USA


Deadline:

12.31.2024


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Visit the Virginia Association of Museum’s for museum employment in Virginia.

VA

Budget:

$0

Medium:

No fee to apply.


Location:

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Market Street, Virginia Beach, VA, USA


Deadline:

05.31.2024


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Art exhibition opportunity at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The City of Virginia Beach’s Cultural Affairs Department offers a public exhibition opportunity for serious visual and fine craft artists exhibiting two-dimensional works. Exhibits are rotated on a quarterly basis. The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Gallery is located on the second and third-floor lobbies. This location offers great exposure for artists seeking to reach local patrons and visitors to this multi-use facility.

Norfolk Private Partnership Public Art Match: $25,000

Budget:

$25,000

Medium:

Any


Location:

Norfolk, VA, USA


Deadline:

12.31.2025


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(Note: No Deadline, this is an ongoing opportunity)

The Norfolk Public Art Commission seeks to match funds up to $25,000 to create Public Private Partnerships to create public art in Norfolk, VA.

CONTEXT: Public art is a valuable tool for creating dynamic and sustainable places. Art displayed prominently at locations within the community serves as an effective tool for creating unique and diverse destinations. Public art can also bring added texture to otherwise indistinguishable areas. Funded by 1% of the City of Norfolk’s Capital Improvement budget, the Norfolk Public Art Program has been successfully commissioning public art for the past twelve years in downtown, parking garages, the zoo, light rail stations, community centers and a variety of other public spaces.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: We are seeking private commercial developers who want to enhance their development project with public art. The Norfolk Public Art Commission will match up to $25,000 for each project.

PROJECT SITE: Artwork must be placed within Norfolk city limits at the private development site where it can be experienced by the maximum number of people.

SIZE/MEDIA: Artwork size and materials will be determined by the project site(s). Artwork must be fabricated in durable, permanent materials that are safe and easily maintained. Artwork will become the property of the City of Norfolk and will be maintained by the City.

PROJECT FUNDS: The total budget for the completed artwork will be a minimum of $50,000 with $25,000 from City Public Art funds and $25,000 or more from the developer.

TO APPLY: All commercial developers and foundations are eligible. Please submit a letter of interest to Karen Rudd, City Hall, 810 Union St., Room 409 Marketing and Communications, Norfolk, Virginia 23510 or email karen.rudd@norfolk.gov. Candidates will be interviewed prior to final selection. There is no fee to apply.

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