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Ongoing	Hear Ye, Hear Ye, The walls at Beneduce Realty are bare and calling out for an artist! If you know of anyone interested in displaying their art work for one of the last three "First Friday Gallery Strolls", please send them my way. It's free and the first 4 strolls were hugely successful and very well attended. Thank you! Lisa Beneduce Beneduce Realty, Inc. 1930 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32960 772-564-6100 www.BeneduceRealty.com
February 18, 2012	Auditions set for February 18 for new Summer Dance Festival at Riverside Auditions will take place Saturday, February 18 for the all new summer dance intensive program at Riverside Theatre. This program seeks to pair the influential dance professionals of today with the aspiring dancers of tomorrow. For its inaugural season Riverside Children's Theatre has invited the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company for a two week residency. Accepted students will study and work with the company as they workshop a new work for its Los Angeles premiere in the fall of 2012. Students will have the opportunity to take daily technique classes in Ballet and Contemporary Dance from LACDC and Riverside's own dance conservatory faculty. They will participate in master classes, open rehearsals and work toward the creation of their own work to be performed alongside LACDC in mixed repertory concerts to culminate the program. Audition registration is from 3 to 4 pm with auditions from 4 to 6 pm. Those auditioning must stay for the entire period. Auditions are open to intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10 and up. The Riverside Dance Festival will take place June 25 through July 8 with performances July 6 through 8. For more information visit the theatre website www.riversidetheatre.com/dance festival or e mail adams@riversidetheatre.com.
February 19, 20 & 27	Auditions set for 'Bell, Book & Candle' The Vero Beach Theatre Guild announces auditions for the "bewitching" comedy ''Bell, Book & Candle," its final show of the season. All interested in live theatre are welcome to audition at 7 p.m. Feb. 19, 20 or 27 at VBTG, 2020 San Juan Ave. Director Pat Kroger is seeking two women, ages 25-75, and three men, ages 25-60. Production dates are May 10-20. Assisting Kroger will be Audition Chair Crystal Kepler. Sponsors of the production are the Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic and List & Reamy, CPAs. For further information, call the Box Office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays or visit the website at www.verobeachtheatreguild.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 10:00am until 4:00pm.	Gallery 14 invites artists to participate in the 5th Annual SMALL is big juried show from March 1st thru March 31st. Also works by Francis Mesaros, Carol Staub, Viola Pace Knudsen, Carole Keller, Minakshi De and Gallery 14 Partners. Forms are available on our website: www.gallery14verobeach.com. We hope to see you at Gallery 14. The artist reception is Friday, March 2nd from 5-8 p.m. Download Application from this link
Open February 1, 2012 Deadline March 1, 2012	Save the Date! On February 1, 2012, Creative Capital will begin accepting online Letters of Inquiry for grants in Emerging Fields, Literature and Performing Arts. The Inquiry Form will be open until March 1. Visit creative-capital.org/apply to read the grant guidelines and learn more about the application process, or attend an in-person or online information session. Creative Capital provides integrated financial and advisory support to artists pursuing innovative and adventurous projects. Acting as a catalyst for the development of exceptional and imaginative ideas, we support artists whose work is provocative, timely and relevant; who are deeply engaged with their art forms and demonstrate a rigorous commitment to their craft, yet are also boldly original and push the boundaries of their genre; who create work that carries the potential to reshape the cultural landscape. Selected grantees receive up to $50,000 in direct support and a suite of services valued at more than $40,000. To be eligible to apply, an artist must be: * A U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident * At least 25 years old * A working artist with at least five years of professional experience * Not a full-time student Questions? Visit Save the Date! On February 1, 2012, Creative Capital will begin accepting online Letters of Inquiry for grants in Emerging Fields, Literature and Performing Arts. The Inquiry Form will be open until March 1. Visit creative-capital.org/apply to read the grant guidelines and learn more about the application process, or attend an in-person or online information session. Creative Capital provides integrated financial and advisory support to artists pursuing innovative and adventurous projects. Acting as a catalyst for the development of exceptional and imaginative ideas, we support artists whose work is provocative, timely and relevant; who are deeply engaged with their art forms and demonstrate a rigorous commitment to their craft, yet are also boldly original and push the boundaries of their genre; who create work that carries the potential to reshape the cultural landscape. Selected grantees receive up to $50,000 in direct support and a suite of services valued at more than $40,000. To be eligible to apply, an artist must be: * A U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident * At least 25 years old * A working artist with at least five years of professional experience * Not a full-time student Questions? Visit creative-capital.org/apply or email grants@creative-capital.org. or email grants@creative-capital.org.
March 1, 2012	Orchestra Seeks Singers for Verdi Requiem Space Coast Symphony fielding chorus for performances on March 23/24 (Cocoa Village, FL) February 6, 2012 – The Space Coast Symphony is seeking experienced choral singers for Brevard and Indian River County performances of the Verdi Requiem. Rehearsals begin Saturday, February 18th at 10 AM at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 3400 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, 32931. Singers may use their own Schirmer or Novello editions, or pay $10 to borrow a copy of the vocal score. Interested singers should email VerdiWithSCSO@gmail.com with their name, address and phone number and preferred voice part. Rehearsal aids and a full rehearsal schedule can be found at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org/VerdiRehearsal.php. Call (321) 536-8580 for more information. Space Coast Symphony Artistic Director, Aaron Collins, knows there is a wealth of vocal talent to draw from locally. “There are some wonderful singers and choral groups in Brevard and Indian River Counties,” said Collins. “Not only will we have great solo performers for our March 23 & 24 concerts, but I’m confident of fielding a strong chorus as well. The Verdi is magnificent.” The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s 2011-12 Season; a hugely ambitious and wide-ranging collection of 16 concerts featuring great works from classical and contemporary genres, orchestral masterworks, guest artists from far and near and collaborations with local Performing Arts organizations. Known for their exuberant playing style and innovative concerts, the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra will challenge audiences in 2011-12 to 'Be Inspired' with a vastly diversified musical offering and flexible ticket pricing. Concert details are online at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org, with Season tickets, Flex Ticket packs and individual advance tickets now available for purchase For more information about the Space Coast Symphony 2011/12 performing Season and ticketing, please visit www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call (321) 536-8580.
March 1, 2012	YouthArts Fest 2012 Calling all exhibitors, food vendors, and volunteers! SARASOTA, FL – The second annual YouthArts Fest, sponsored by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, will be held on April 21 at Five Points Park in downtown Sarasota. This event is free and open to the public. Over 500 students will showcase their talents in various performances throughout the day including: drum line, chorus, musical theater, ballet, classical guitar, opera, poetry, string ensemble, and jazz ensemble. 18 groups from local schools and arts organizations will be featured. Selby Library will display an extensive student art exhibit and a room exclusively for screening student-made films. Local arts and cultural organizations will be exhibiting on the steps of the library to offer information on the summer and after-school programs, workshops and scholarship opportunities they offer to students. YouthArts Fest will feature hands-on arts and crafts areas and plenty of kid-friendly food and drinks. Exhibitors: This will be a family affair and will be a great chance to promote your activities for children — arts and sports programs, summer camps, sports activities, theatre performances, classes, programs, equipment, accessories — everything families are looking for. Food Vendors: This will be a family affair with estimated attendance of 5,000 throughout the day. Volunteers: This is a great opportunity for you to help your community and our youth. The deadline to apply to be an exhibitor, food vendor, or volunteer is March 1, 2012. Contact Brittany Norwood at bnorwood@mail.usf.edu or 941-365-5118x304 for an application. “One of the top priorities of the Alliance is to build support for arts education programs in our schools,“ says Arts and Cultural Alliance Executive Director, Jim Shirley. “We hope this showcase of the amazing artistic talents in our schools will inspire the community to ensure the arts remain an essential part of a complete education for our students.” This event is a collaboration of the Alliance, Herald-Tribune Media Group, Sarasota County Schools, and Selby Library. The Arts and Cultural Alliance is a member-powered organization that serves as an advocate for arts and culture in Sarasota County. Founded in 1986 by a group of committed citizens, the Alliance has administered more than $10 million in grants to area artists and arts organizations. The Alliance works to ensure arts and culture remain essential to the continuing development of a vibrant, creative community. This is achieved through arts advocacy, education and community outreach. For more information about how you can join the Arts and Cultural Alliance please visit our website at www.sarasotaarts.org or call (941) 365-5118, extension 304.
March 16, 2012	Green with Envy Call for Entries where art, fashion and sustainability collide in unique, over-the-top wearable works of art Artists and designers are invited to re-purpose, reuse and recycle cast-off materials of all kinds to create amazingly fantastic wearable pieces of art that are much more than a “pretty dress.” The challenge is to select materials that spark your imagination and inspire your creativity. Haute couture or urban hip, avant-garde or whimsy, we are looking for well-crafted, innovative wearable pieces of art that push the boundaries of fashion. Open to artists of all media Application Deadline: Friday, March 16, 2012 Prize money determined by number of entries For entry form and rules go to: www.museumoffloridaart.org Saturday, April 21, 2012 7:00 p.m. Museum of Florida Art 600 N. Woodland Blvd. ▪ DeLand, FL
March 23, 2012	The Kennedy Center has launched "What's Going On...NOW," a national arts and digital media campaign to inspire and engage youth while marking the 40th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's iconic album and his 1972 Kennedy Center performance. The project will culminate with two concerts in May at the Kennedy Center featuring John Legend, Sharon Jones, the Dap-Kings, and the National Symphony Orchestra. Two young people will be selected for a trip to Washington, D.C. to attend one of these concerts on May 3. To apply, go to www.whatsgoingonnow.org and share creative perspectives on the similarities and differences between Marvin Gaye's "then" and "now." Entries can be video, photos, poems, music - whatever art form inspires creative expression. To be considered for the trip to Washington, entries must be submitted no later than March 23. More information can be found online.
August 31, 2012	Aesthetica Art Prize: Call for Entries The Aesthetica Art Prize is a celebration of excellence in art from across the world and is hosted by Aesthetica Magazine, an internationally recognised art and culture publication. Four shortlisted artists and four student artists will be selected for exhibition in spring 2013. Artists working in all forms are welcome to submit work and the categories for entry are as below: - Photographic & Digital Art - Three Dimensional Design & Sculpture - Painting & Drawing - Installation & Performance One overall winner will receive £1000 prize money (apx. $1,570) and editorial coverage in Aesthetica, as well as a place in our exhibition. The winners and finalists, as well as a longlist of artists will be published in the accompanying publication to the Aesthetica Art Prize. All artists featured will receive a complimentary copy of this publication. Entry costs £15 (apx. $23) and permits the submission of two pieces into any one category. The deadline for entry is 31 August 2012. Please visit http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/artprize.htm for more information and to enter.

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