CURRENT GALLERY'S CALL FOR VIDEOS (NEW)
DEADLINE (postmark): AUGUST 15, 2008
Current Gallery, located at 30 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Md 21202, invites video artists and enthusiasts to submit videos of all genres (experimental, animation, music video, documentary, short, home video, outtakes, unfinished films, scientific studies, etc). Works selected from this call will be featured in baltimore vs. the world DVD publication due out this winter. baltimore vs. the world is a DVD publication released through Current Gallery. It will incorporate two separate DVD compilations. One DVD will feature selected works from around the world and the other DVD will focus on selected works from Baltimore, Maryland. Accompanying the DVDs will be a booklet with interviews and support materials. For more information go to:
http://www.currentspace.com

BALTIMORE MURAL PROGRAM CALL FOR ARTISTS (NEW!)
Deadline July 7, 2009
The Baltimore Mural Program is calling all artists to be a part of the creation of a new mural. In partnership with the Belair-Edison neighborhood and Recreation and Parks, the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is producing a competitive project to add a mural at the site of the Movie Shed located at 3900 Belair Road. The Baltimore Mural Program encourages artists to submit images within the theme “Theatre in Nature” with significance attributed to the side of the shed where movies are projected and the garage door side of the structure. There is some necessary prep work. Additional materials needed by muralist(s) include a ladder and/or general knowledge of rolling scaffolding. The application deadline is Monday, July 7, 2008 by 5pm. Those who are eligible to apply must be 18 years of age or older. One design will be selected by a panel of administrators distinguished in the visual and/or community arts that will review the submitted images and choose qualified artists based on credentials and artistic design. The selected artist or artist team will be paid a $3,000 stipend for the execution of the mural. The artist will design and paint a mural “in the round” on the four (4) exterior walls of the Belair-Edison Movie Shed. The primary wall measures approximately 20’ w x 16’ X 4’ h. This mural is slated for the spring 2008 mural season. Artists must submit six electronic images of relevant existing work, a mock drawing of the proposed design with a short explanation, a current resume, and a completed copy of the application form. It is highly suggested that applicants visit the site. For more information about applying for the Baltimore Mural Program, call 410-752-8632 or visit:
http://www.promotionandarts.com

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

ARTIST SERVICES

AUDITIONS (4 NEW!)

CALL FOR ENTRIES (8 NEW!)

CALL FOR ARTIST MARKETS

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INTERNSHIP/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (4 NEW!)

JOB SEEKERS (1 NEW!)
These listings are from job seekers - employer listings are under the heading Job Bank.

JOB BANK (5 NEW!)

ONGOING JOB BANK

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

THEATRE HOPKINS PROPS, SETS & COSTUMES AVAILABLE FOR RENT
Post Date: March 2
Now available for rental to area schools, colleges, and community theaters. Collection includes costumes from recent decades, classical Greek, Medieval, Renaissance, 18th & 19th century eras. Hats & shoes also available. For a full list of available props, set pieces and costumes please visit http://www.jhu.edu/~theatre/collection

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ARTIST SERVICES

NEW ARTIST RUN REGISTRY, THE B-LIST
The B-List is the latest web based blogger project of Bmore Art, a collective group of artist-contributors organized by Cara Ober. If you or your organization would like to be included on the B-List website email a jpeg of your work and your web address to Cara Ober at b.more.art@gmail.com
http://thebmoreartlist.blogspot.com

MSAC VISUAL ARTISTS' REGISTRY
Post Date: May 30
The Maryland State Arts Council Visual Artists' Registry (MSAC) is a free resource for artists living in the Mid-Atlantic region, with the goal of connecting artists with curators, gallery representatives, collectors, and those looking to review or commission contemporary artwork. As one of the largest and most comprehensive registries of its kind in the nation, The MSAC Registry contains biographical information and images for over 2,800 area artists and is available online as a public, searchable database. For more information, or to view or join the Registry, please visit: http://www.msac.org/registry

COUNSELING AND COACHING FOR ARTISTS
Post Date: May 30
Invalidation - by friends, family, society about our art, resulting in ambivalence about our artistic expression. Avoidance - constantly finding ways to avoid expressing our creativity. Withdrawal from art by investing in lifestyles that are incompatible with our artistic purpose; diverting creative energy into destructive compulsions toward alcohol, food, sex, money, drugs, etc. Lack of balance in the important area of our lives (physical, financial, social, love, family, spiritual, and creative). Self-defeating thoughts and societal myths It's too late, I'm not ready, I'm not talented enough, Art isn't practical, Artists are neurotic, etc.) and other attitudes that block our creative expression (jealousy, envy, fear, self-pity, resentment…) Fear of commitment of pursuing art as a profession, and denying our responsibility to fully develop and realize our talent. Difficulty following through on projects and sabotaging our efforts with perfectionism, procrastination and comparing our work to others. Isolation from other artists resulting in feelings of alienation and loneliness. Services include individual and couples counseling; career coaching; support groups and consultation for groups and organizations. Sliding fee scale. To read more, please go to my website at http://www.artistcounseling.com

SEEKING ARTISTS & MUSICIANS
Post Date: May 16
Lois Tuttle, the community activist who co-founded the ‘GreenCityBaltimore community-building project’ with long-time artist/activist Doug Retzler, has a new project geared towards promoting & building up local arts and music in Baltimore and beyond. Visit Lois’ blog ("Lois’ Life as a Sitcom: The Baltimore Blogshow" - www.loislife.com ) to learn about various upcoming local art, music & community projects & events. Check out the many Bmore focused art, social, and community informational links on the right-hand side! Also, if you are a local artist or musician, please ‘friend’ Lois on her MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/loislife , and track the comments and bulletins for the latest information about art & music focused local, regional & national projects, events & contests in which you can become involved. If you are interested in obtaining Lois’ help in promoting your event, contest or project, or in collaborating with her on a project, contact Lois at Lois@loislife.com

HEALTHCARE FOR ARTISTS
Post Date: January 25
Talk of healthcare reform seems to be everywhere these days. In movies, newspapers, and on TV, buzzwords and statistics fly from the mouths of politicians, celebrities, and journalists. Surely you’ve heard the headline: 46 million Americans are uninsured. Among the uninsured are far too many of our peers in the arts field, with artists being the hardest hit. Many arts service organizations do what they can to assist artists in supporting themselves, but with limited resources themselves, providing health care for artists is often out of the question. One artist service organization with a nationwide reach wants to change that reality. Fractured Atlas provides its members with affordable health care options for artists in all 50 states. Fractured Atlas works in two ways to insure health care coverage for artists. Directly, it provides the available options at discounted or low cost rates to its artist members. A quick search on their website identifies to members and the public which insurance and health discount benefits are available in their state, along with an easy to understand comparison of the plans and prices. If an artist sees a plan that works for her, she can join Fractured Atlas and apply for the health plan. In addition to coverage for artist members, the Open Arts Network allows membership organizations to offer their artist members with the same health coverage discounts that Fractured Atlas’ artist members receive. So organizations such as Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville in Knoxville, TN, and Asian American Arts Alliance in New York, NY, have teamed up with Fractured Atlas to offer insurance benefits to the artists they serve. This approach benefits all involved; Fractured Atlas extends its reach to artists it otherwise might not touch, membership organizations provide a valuable benefit for the artists in their communities, and artists get the health care they need and deserve. For more information please click HERE

CONSULTANT, ARTIST AND EDUCATOR
Post Date: January 11
Cinder Hypki is a community and organizational development consultant, an artist and educator with two decades working in and with the non-profit and foundation sectors. Through Hypki Consulting, Cinder facilitates a wide variety of projects for non-profits, foundations, public agencies, schools and community groups over 40 in the past ten years. Her specialty is working with arts and cultural organizations and youth development programs to accomplish their goals. Contact Cinder for assistance with meeting and retreat planning and facilitation; strategic and operational planning; grant writing; program design, participatory evaluation; and technical writing. A full resume, references, and list of publications are available upon request. For further information email cinderhypki@mac.com http://www.HypkiConsulting.com

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AUDITIONS (4 NEW!)
To get connected with the vibrant Theatre scene in Baltimore, visit the Baltimore Theatre Alliance site http://www.baltimoreperforms.org

AUDITION FOR SONGS OF THE NEW WORLD ( NEW!)
Drama Learning Center, 9130 Red Branch Rd, Columbia, MD 21045 ph: 410.997.9352
Drama Learning Center`s Summer Stage is looking to cast a male approximately 25-40 years old with a good pop-style voice for their upcoming production of Songs for a New World . Show dates are July 31- August 9 and rehearsals will begin soon. E-mail resume to stephquest@yahoo.com

AUDITIONS FOR “INSPECTING CAROL” ( NEW!)
June 26 through June 29
10 Cockeys Mill Rd. Reisterstown, MD 21136
Reisterstown Theatre Project is holding auditions for "Inspecting Carol". Auditions: Thursday, June 26, 2008 from 7-9pm, Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 1-3pm and Sunday, June 29, 2008 from 7-9pm. All Auditions will be at Franklin Middle School Auditorium (entrance on Main Street, in front of old building). Parking next to building. Performances will be November 1-16, 2008. More details on Baltimore Theater Alliance website bulletin board:
http://www.baltimoreperforms.org/index.asp

AUDITIONS FOR A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE OF “SIX” ( NEW!)
Post Date: June 27
On The Road/ OTR Theater Company presents "SIX"- a musical production about an African American family during the 1960's. All six living in this one house; with their own opinion about life! (And their own opinion on death) Auditions and rehearsals are in Baltimore, Maryland every Monday evenings between 6 to 9pm. The shows are to be scheduled "every" weekend for the Spring of 2008 Each Cast is to rotate scheduled shows every weekend in Baltimore; and be available for touring during the Summer of 2008. Auditions shall be all year long. Stipends per event. Reply to:otr.star@yahoo.com. Visit website at:
http://www.otrtheater.org

AUDITIONS FOR PRODUCTION OF MA RAINEY`S BLACK BOTTOM ( NEW!)
June 28, July 1, July 2
The Vagabond Players will be holding auditions for MA RAINEY`S BLACK BOTTOM on Saturday, June 28 from 10am to 2pm. Further auditions and callbacks will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, July 1 and July 2, from 7pm to 10pm. The production is scheduled for September 5 thru September 28.Requirements: Prepare a two to three minute dramatic monologue. You will also be asked to read from the script and to participate in improvised situations based on the script. The director, Cornell Jones, strongly suggests that actors read the play before auditioning. The ability to sing and/or play instruments would be nice but not mandatory. All roles are open. For further information contact the director, Cornell Jones:home: 410.523.8669 or cell 410.375.5225. or visit:
http://www.vagabondplayers.org/

SEEKING BI-RACIAL MALE FOR ROLE OF RICK IN THE PLAY HELENA TROY
Post Date: June 13
SPOTLIGHTERS THEATER, 817 St. Paul St. Baltimore, MD 21202
Any racial mix is acceptable -- must be in good physical condition. Age range 30 to 35 y/o. HELENA TROY is a new work by award winning playwright Rich Espey. The world premiere is being presented Aug 15 - Aug 31, 2008, Rehearsals will begin in early July. Please contact auditions@spotlighters.org with a headshot & resume (if available) to schedule an appointment to read for the Creative Team. Visit:
http://www.spotlighters.org

HARBOR CITY MUSIC COMPANY SHOW CHORUS SEEKING WOMAN SINGERS
Post Date: June13
Harbor City Music Company Show Chorus is looking for women singers. This is an award winning a cappella chorus. Rehearsals on Wed from 7-10 pm. Call Cathy at 410.751.7546 or 800.856.9868. Visit the chorus at:
http://www.harborcitymusiccompany.org

DRAMA LEARNING CENTER AUDITIONS FOR FOOTLOOSE
June 9 or 10, by appointment
Drama Learning Center, 9130-I Red Branch Rd. Columbia, MD 21045
Drama Learning Center is pleased to announce the start of DLC Summer Stage- a community theatre opportunity for teens and adults. Auditions for their first production, Footloose, are coming up in June. Footloose will be directed by DLC’s owner and artistic director, Stephanie Lynn Williams. Required: 16-32 bars of an up-tempo song (80’s style song suggested). Sheet music or recorded accompaniment. Come prepared to dance. Please bring a list of summer conflicts. Please call 410.997.9352 to schedule your audition. http://www.dramalearningcenter.com

DRAMA LEARNING CENTER AUDITIONS FOR THE SECRET GARDENS
June 14, 10 am to 1pm
Drama Learning Center 9130-I Red Branch Road Columbia, MD 2104
Drama Learning Center is pleased to announce auditions for their production of The Secret Garden, a musical based on the classic children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The show will be directed by Jenny Male with music direction by Aaron Broderick. Audition Location: Shepherd of the Glen Lutheran Church, Glenwood, MD Required: Come prepared to sing 16 bars of a classical /musical theatre song showing a legit musical theatre sound. Please bring sheet music to be played by our accompanist. No CDs. Performance Dates: Sep. 18-Oct. 12. To schedule an appointment contact Aaron Broderick at aaronbroderickpiano@yahoo.com

THE ACTORS’ CENTER AUDITIONS
June 2, 10am to 5pm
This audition will feature a piano accompanist for those actors who would like to do both a monologue and sing. Singing is not a requirement - just an option. Auditors will be able to see a total of 132 actors on June 2nd and audition slots will fill up quickly - so act fast once registration opens! Registration is expected to go live between April 28 – May 1st. You must be a member of the Actors' Center to register for this audition - so if you are not a member - join the Actors' Center today! To join the AC visit our web site at http://www.actorscenter.org

DRAMA LEARNING CENTER: ‘FOOTLOOSE’
June 9 & 10, by appointment
Drama Learning Center, 9130-I Red Branch Rd. Columbia , MD 21045
Drama Learning Center is pleased to announce the start of DLC Summer Stage- a community theatre opportunity for teens and adults. Auditions for their first production, Footloose, are coming up in June. Footloose will be directed by DLC’s owner and artistic director, Stephanie Lynn Williams. Please call 410.997.9352 to schedule your audition. Required: 16-32 bars of an up-tempo song (80’s style song suggested). Sheet music or recorded accompaniment. Come prepared to dance. Please bring a list of summer conflicts. Website Information: http://www.dramalearningcenter.com

POTOMAC THEATRE COMPANY SEEKS ACTORS
Play runs June 13 to 22 (weekends)
Potomac Theatre Company is seeking one actor for On Golden Pond to play Charlie, a comic supporting role; should be able to play in mid-40's, a person of some size (not fat) from 5' 8" to 6'; an open personality, a "laugher," friendly; if possible, can handle Maine or New England accent. On Golden Pond runs June 13-22 (weekends) in the Blair Family Center for the Arts, Bullis School, 10601 Falls Road, Potomac, MD. Please contact Norman Seltzer, director, at norselt@aol.com

DANCE BALTIMORE SEEKING DANCERS
June 22, 3 to 5pm
Dance Baltimore has been asked to repeat its very successful Ageless Grace concert, performances by dancers over 40. One of the original ensembles cannot perform so we are looking for one more ensemble (duo, trio, etc.) to complete the program. If you are interested, and over 40, please RSVP by Tuesday, April 29. Thanks. This is a paid engagement. The concert is scheduled for Sunday, June 22, 3 - 5 p.m. For more information please contact Cheryl Goodman at ArtsII@aol.com

THE GRAND’S “IN” THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Post Date: May 16
Do you have what it takes to perform at The Grand? The Grand Opera House seeks individuals, duos or groups of all ages and all disciplines for its upcoming "in" THE SPOTLIGHT series. "in" THE SPOTLIGHT is a series of talent competitions on-stage from June 2008 to April 2009 at our state-of-the-art theater. Each competition features a genre-based talent such as singing, stand-up comedy, songwriting, poetry and rock bands, to name a few. Competition winners will come back in April 2009 and compete for cash and prizes in a huge show on the main stage of The Grand! Prize information will be released in September. For more information on the individual competitions please visit http://www.grandopera.org/education/IN.php

JUDAH PRODUCTIONS: ‘THE CHAMP’
Post Date: May 16
Judah Productions is now accepting headshots and resumes for THE CHAMP. The play will be performed in this year's ARTSCAPE. The date is Friday night, July 18, 2008. This is a wonderful opportunity to be showcased in the Baltimore theatre scene. Storyline -- Floyd Aliframay battles the hard life of growing up in Baltimore city. He is a local drug dealer. Floyd is getting tied of Arbaby's constant talks of giving up their negative lives in search of a new beginning. He keeps that mindset until Ray Ill, a former boxing trainer, sees him knock out a guy. Ray asks Floyd to become his next prize fighter. After Floyd accepts, he still battles his love for the street and becoming the next big. Along the way Floyd loses his composure, title, and almost his lifeline Arbaby. Casting breakdown: Non-union. Very little pay. Arbaby - Lead. African-American female. 25-30. Floyd's girlfriend. She stands behind Floyd before he becomes champion and after he loses the title. She is Floyd's lifeline. A city girl but not rough around the edges. Has a very strong presence and is very sincere. Must be able to narrate and deliver some dialogue poetry style. Cop -- African-American male. 25-35. He is faced with the decision to arrest Floyd or not. Good guy. Guy 1 -- African-American male. 25-30. Taunts Floyd and gets into a fist fight with him. Email headshot/resumes to judahenterprise@yahoo.com

CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE 2008 OUTDOOR REP SEASON
Start Date: June 6
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is starting to hire for their exciting and fun Summer 2008 Outdoor Rep Season! We will be producing Comedy of Errors and The Tempest at the Patapsco Female Institute in Ellicott City, MD with alternating evenings from June 6 to July 20. Performances are outdoors and will be 8:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 5:00pm on Sundays. There is, in addition, one Saturday matinée and one Thursday evening performance scheduled. Rehearsals start March 31st and are held Sunday afternoons and Monday through Thursday evenings at the Howard County Center for the Arts in Ellicott City, Maryland. All Positions are paid. The positions we need to fill are: Stage Manager for Comedy of Errors, Stage Manager for The Tempest, Costume Builder for Comedy of Errors, and Props Master (both shows). If you are interested in any of the positions below please contact Tami Moon at 410.313.8874 or tamihmoon@gmail.com

AUDITION FOR SCOTT RINK
Post Date: May 16
NYC Director/Choreographer Scott Rink (www.dancerink.com) is seeking TOP professional dancers, moving actors, gymnasts for Baltimore-based Fall project. All ages and ethnicities encouraged to apply. PAID performances and travel reimbursements. Please submit picture and resume to scott@dancerink.com

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CALL FOR ENTRIES (8 NEW!)

CURRENT GALLERY'S CALL FOR VIDEOS (NEW!)
Deadline(postmark): August 15, 2008
Current Gallery, located at 30 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Md 21202, invites video artists and enthusiasts to submit videos of all genres (experimental, animation, music video, documentary, short, home video, outtakes, unfinished films, scientific studies, etc). Works selected from this call will be featured in baltimore vs. the world DVD publication due out this winter. baltimore vs. the world is a DVD publication released through Current Gallery. It will incorporate two separate DVD compilations. One DVD will feature selected works from around the world and the other DVD will focus on selected works from Baltimore, Maryland. Accompanying the DVDs will be a booklet with interviews and support materials. For more information go to:
http://www.currentspace.com

ARTIST CALL FOR SOLO SHOWS 2009 (NEW!)
Deadline: Tuesday, July 01
The Arlington Arts Center is accepting applications for our Solo exhibitions for 2009. Eligibility: AAC's Solos highlight the best contemporary fine art being produced in all media across the mid-Atlantic region. All artists living or working in Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania may submit exhibition proposals. To be considered, existing works must have been completed within the last 3 years. AAC encourages the proposal of new work. Selection process: Submissions will be reviewed by jurors Anne Ellegood, Curator for the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and Philip Barlow, notable Washington, D.C. art collector--along with the curators, artists, and other art professionals who serve on AAC's Exhibitions Committee. AAC has seven exhibition galleries, including two experimental galleries for video or work requiring a complete environment. The grounds surrounding the AAC can accomodate temporary outdoor sculpture. Proposals that specifically consider AAC's space, layout, and surrounding environs are encouraged. Submit at least 10 JPEG images on a CD (or playable DVD for video), image list, exhibition proposal, artist statement, resume, $25 entry fee ($15 for AAC members), and a SASE for return of materials. We regret we cannot accept slide submissions. Deadline: July 1. For more info contact Arlington Arts Center info@arlingtonartscenter.org Download application form at:
http://www.arlingtonartscenter.org/call_for_entries.htm

ARTISTIC BIKE RACKS FOR DC (NEW!)
Post Date June 27
Deadline: Friday, July 11
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) in collaboration with District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Councilmember Tommy Wells' Office is seeking artists to create artistic designs to enhance the standard bike racks and create designs for unique bike racks that will be placed in various locations citywide. Artists are encouraged to incorporate their interpretations of the 'DC experience' into their artwork. Artists may also wish to consider particular locations for placement of their work and create designs specifically suited for each location. This opportunity is open to all local, national and international artists in all disciplines with preference given to artists who reside in the District of Columbia. Local art teachers are encouraged to submit on behalf of their art students. For more information and to download the Call to Artist, please visit www.dcarts.dc.gov or to request an application in HTML format, email Deirdre Ehlen at Deirdre.Ehlen@dc.gov or call (202) 724-5613.For more info: DC Commission on Arts and Humanities call: 202.724.5613 or ffax 202.724.4135 or email Deirdre.Ehlen@dc.gov or visit the site at:
http:// www.dcarts.dc.gov

CALL FOR PROPOSALS - SUSPENDED INSTALLATION (NEW!)
Deadline: Monday, July 14
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH), in collaboration with the Saint Elizabeths Hospital (SEH), seeks an artist or artist team to design and create a suspended public art installation in the interior main staircase of the new hospital currently being constructed. The work will be visible outside of the main entrance to the clinical hospital. The artist will be required to work with selected patients in the design and execution of the suspended installation or facilitating at least two workshops where patients would create their own work that would be considered for the patient gallery. This opportunity is open to Mid-Atlantic Artists with site specific experience and/or public art experience. For more information email Beth Baldwin at Beth.Baldwin@dc.gov or call (202) 724-5613 and to download the Call to Artist, please visit
http://www.dcarts.dc.gov

SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR AUGUST 2008 ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION (NEW!)
Deadline: Friday, July 25
Local Color - a juried exhibition sponsored by the Artists Gallery of Columbia for artists living or working in Howard County, MD and adjacent areas (Washington DC, Baltimore, Montgomery County, Ann Arundel County, PG County, Carroll County) open to all media (size limits apply, see prospectus). Entries juried from actual works. 2 entries max per artist. Deliver work for jurying July 24th or 25t. h For information call Howard County Art Guild. For a prospectus send an e-mail request to info@artistsgallerycolumbia.com or visit .
http://artistsgallerycolumbia.com

BALTIMORE MURAL PROGRAM CALL FOR ARTISTS - MOVIE SHED (NEW!)
Deadline July 7, 2009
The Baltimore Mural Program is calling all artists to be a part of the creation of a new mural. In partnership with the Belair-Edison neighborhood and Recreation and Parks, the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is producing a competitive project to add a mural at the site of the Movie Shed located at 3900 Belair Road. The Baltimore Mural Program encourages artists to submit images within the theme “Theatre in Nature” with significance attributed to the side of the shed where movies are projected and the garage door side of the structure. There is some necessary prep work. Additional materials needed by muralist(s) include a ladder and/or general knowledge of rolling scaffolding. The application deadline is Monday, July 7, 2008 by 5pm. Those who are eligible to apply must be 18 years of age or older. One design will be selected by a panel of administrators distinguished in the visual and/or community arts that will review the submitted images and choose qualified artists based on credentials and artistic design. The selected artist or artist team will be paid a $3,000 stipend for the execution of the mural. The artist will design and paint a mural “in the round” on the four (4) exterior walls of the Belair-Edison Movie Shed. The primary wall measures approximately 20’ w x 16’ X 4’ h. This mural is slated for the spring 2008 mural season. Artists must submit six electronic images of relevant existing work, a mock drawing of the proposed design with a short explanation, a current resume, and a completed copy of the application form. It is highly suggested that applicants visit the site. For more information about applying for the Baltimore Mural Program, call 410-752-8632 or visit:
http://www.promotionandarts.com.

BALTIMORE MURAL PROGRAM CALL FOR ARTISTS - 528 BROADWAY (NEW!)
Deadline: July 7, 2009
The Baltimore Mural Program is calling all artists to be a part of the creation of a new mural. In partnership with Fell’s Point Development Corporation and Bank of America, the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is producing a competitive project to add a mural at the site of 528 S. Broadway (the exterior wall of the Bank of America building). The Baltimore Mural Program encourages artists to submit images within the theme “Fell’s Point, Then and Now” with significance attributed to the history of Fell’s Point and its current ethnic diversity. The application deadline is Monday, July 7, 2008 by 5pm. Those who are eligible to apply must be 18 years of age or older. One design will be selected by a panel of administrators distinguished in the visual and/or community arts that will review the submitted images and choose qualified artists based on credentials and artistic design. The selected artist or artist team will be paid a $6,000 stipend for the execution of the mural. The primary wall measures approximately 40’h x 60’w with the secondary wall measuring approximately 20’h x 20’w. Artists must submit six electronic images of relevant existing work, a mock drawing of the proposed design with a short explanation, a current resume, and a completed copy of the application form. The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts will provide the paint, sundries, and any needed scaffolding. It is highly suggested that applicants visit the site. For more information about applying for the Baltimore Mural Program, call 410-752-8632 or visit
http:// www.promotionandarts.com

CALL FOR ARTISTS – RESIDENCIES WITH STUDIO SPACE (NEW!)
Deadline: August 1, 2008
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts (MHCA) is currently accepting applications for available spaces in its Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program. This program is designed to allow Maryland artists access to affordable studio space while interfacing with the community. Artists creating original work in any media, including visual, performing, and the language arts, are invited to submit an application. The application includes a portfolio, an artist statement, resume, and an action plan outlining the artist’s intentions while participating in the program. An outside jury will review applicants. Accepted artists are reviewed on an annual basis for up to three years at which time artists may reapply to the program. Studio range from 300 – 400 square feet, accessed individually, overhead lighting, and many with large, north-facing windows. Artists have access during building hours, Monday through Saturday, except for holidays and during “Code Red” inclement weather days. Studios are equipped with electrical and phone outlets, with restrooms and elevator close by. For an application and/or information, please contact Sigrid Trumpy, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD 21401. 410.263.5544 ext 16 OR visit our web site at:
http: www.marylandhall.org

THE F. SCOTT FIZGERALD SHORT STORY CONTEST
Posted: June 13
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850
Do you have a great short story that you're dying to share with the world?  Now is the time. The F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference, Inc. is sponsoring its 13th annual short story competition.  The contest is open to residents of Maryland, Washington D. C. and Virginia. Send in your polished and unpublished stories of no more than 3,000 words.  First prize includes $1,000, an invitation to speak at the 13th Annual F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference, and publication in The Potomac Review.  Three runner-ups will receive $200 each. There is a $25 entry fee, and the deadline to enter is July 18, 2008. In addition to the larger contest, the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference, Inc. also sponsors a student short story contest.  There is no entry fee, and the competition is open to all high school students who reside or attend school in Montgomery County.  The literary conference is held every year in Rockville, Maryland, the resting place of F. Scott Fitzgerald.  The conference includes workshops and panels for writers of all skill levels. For complete contest guidelines and more information call 301.309.9461 or visit   http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/PotomacReview/fscott/index.htm

2008 ART ON THE GWYNNS FALLS TRAIL: CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Deadline: July 11
The Gwynns Falls Trail Council in partnership with the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, and the Parks & People Foundation invites individuals, classes and groups to submit proposals for site-specific sculpture and environmental installations for display along the Gwynns Falls Trail. Art on the Gwynns Falls Trail is a premier outdoor sculptural exhibition in the Baltimore/Washington Corridor. The Gwynns Falls Trail is a 15-mile hiking/biking trail located in the west/southwest of Baltimore. 2008 marks our 7th outdoor exhibition for on-site artwork on the trail and will be held between September and November 2008. This year’s exhibition will be situated throughout Winans Meadow and will continue onto the recently completed section of the trail that leads toward the I-70 Park and Ride. This section of the trail runs from the historic waterwheel in Winans Meadow, along Franklintown Road and the Dead Run stream to a hillside with wooded switchbacks and along the road to historic Franklintown with a diverse mix of forest, stream and wetland along the way. Art on the Trail operates almost completely as a volunteer project with the mission of giving artists an opportunity to explore new mediums and giving the public a new access to forms of art and sculpture within the natural environment. Winans Meadow Trailhead parking lot is located at 4500 Franklintown Road. Deadline for Proposals July 11, 2008 - postmarked or hand delivered to: Parks & People Foundation, c/o Art on the Gwynns Falls Trail, Stieff Silver Building, 800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010, Baltimore, MD 21211. For application and information contact Ryan Patterson, Community Arts Organizer, Parks & People Foundation at 410.448.5663 x 120 or emailryan.patterson@parksandpeople.org

ART ON PURPOSE CALL FOR ARTISTS & ARTIST GROUPS
Deadline: July 1
Art on Purpose is pleased to announce a call to artists and artist groups for proposals to serve as Resident Community Artist in our 2008-2009 season as part of our ongoing Speaking of Silence project. Please see attached file for complete information. As described in the attached, we will be holding an information session on Thursday, June 5, 4-6pm. This is optional for anyone interested in applying, but could be very useful in helping you understand what we’re looking for. We encourage you to send us questions or drafts of your ideas in advance of the deadline for feedback — it’s in our interest as well as yours that Art on Purpose has as strong a set of proposals as possible. 3-5 finalists will be selected following the proposal process, and these finalists will be interviewed during the month of July. A Resident Community Artist will be selected by August 1, 2008. The Resident Community Artist will receive $10,000 for his/her participation, plus up to $2,000 to cover costs associated with developing “product” with a community , and up to $3,000 towards culminating exhibitions and/or events.We seek applicants who plan to commit significant time to his/her project (at least 10-15 hours per week for 6-9 months). Please call 410.243.4750 or email me pbruun@artonpurpose.org

CALL FOR ENTRIES: LOCUS MAGAZINE ISSUE 5
Deadline: June 30
Locus, a Baltimore-based independent art magazine, is accepting submissions of art and writing for Issue 5. Artists of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2008 (Postmark). For more information please visit: http://www.locusartmagazine.org

MARYLAND ART PLACES CRITICS’ RESIDENCY PROGRAM SEEKS ARTISTS
Deadline: July 25
Maryland Art Place is pleased to announce Vincent Katz as the critic for the 23rd Annual Critics’ Residency program. This annual program is intended to promote the work of area artists and writers while addressing critical issues in contemporary art. Taking place throughout the course of a year, the program will include studio visits led by the critic and will culminate with an exhibition, a catalogue containing critical essays and images of selected artwork, and a public forum. This is an excellent opportunity for artists to work with a seasoned critic, and have their work written about, exhibited, and published in a catalog. Artists residing within a 60-mile drive of Maryland Art Place are encouraged to apply. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: JULY 25, 2008 (POSTMARKED OR DELIVERED) For more information, please visit: http://www.mdartplace.org

MARYLAND ART PLACES CRITICS’ RESIDENCY PROGRAM SEEKS WRITERS
Deadline: July 25
Maryland Art Place is accepting applications from emerging writers for its 23rd Annual Critics' Residency Program with critic-in-residence Vincent Katz. This annual program is intended to promote the work of area artists and writers while addressing critical issues in contemporary art. Taking place throughout the course of a year, the program will include studio visits and writers’ workshops led by the critic and will culminate with an exhibition, a catalogue containing critical essays by selected writers, and a public forum. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: JULY 25, 2008 (POSTMARKED OR DELIVERED) For more information, please visit: http://www.mdartplace.org

HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD SEEKS PARADE LEADER
Post Date: May 30
Hampton neighborhood association will host its 4th annual parade through our neighborhood to the Hampton Farm. This year, the Fife & Drum that usually leads the parade is participating in a weekend of re-enactment festivities in Pennsylvania. Would you like to lead the parade for us? Historic costume preferred, but not necessary. Activities following the parade at the farm with unfurling of the Ft. McHenry flag on the morning of June 28th. Antique fire truck, games, songs by Bach acapella group. Interested in being part of an old-fashioned Fourth of July parade? Please email: Susan Jones, valuationsystems@comcast.net

ALL FOR ART: OBTAINABLE ART
Deadline: August 1
Authentic Art Consulting is pleased to launch a new pilot program whose goal is to put more art in the hands of everyday folk, like you and me. In these hard economic times, buying art can be a luxury that many cannot afford. And for the beginning collector, hard to obtain! Therefore, we are launching a pilot program entitled Obtainable Art where we will sell original art from local (DC/MD/VA) emerging artists at prices up to $500. That's right $500! A portion of the price of the artwork will be donated to the I Am Powerful Challenge for CARE. The campaign challenges individuals and businesses to empower women against poverty. For more information, visit CARE.org. All artwork will be posted on our blog, website and highlighted on our e-newsletter which will include a bio of the artist, the mediums and prices of the art. We may also invite you to participate in a mini art show where you can display your work in person. AAC will take a commission on all sales. Are you an emerging artist that would like to participate? To be part of this program, all work must be original, photographs must be limited to 20 prints maximum, all work must be signed somewhere by the artist, work must sell for maximum of $500. If you are interested, please forward 5 jpgs images, a bio/resume, artist statement and price list to us at artinfo@authenticartonline.com. Within one week, we will contact you if your art fits for the program. For more info please visit http://www.authenticartonline.com

ART NOW FOR AUTISM
Deadline: September 10
Online exhibit and sale: October
Autism is a growing epidemic. 1 in 150 children in the United States is estimated to have an autism spectrum disorder. The second annual Art Now for Autism will be held in October 2008. Artists are being asked to donate a small work of art which will be sold online in October 2008 to coincide with the Washington, DC Walk Now for Autism. All money raised will go to Autism Speaks. For further information on how to donate art, participate in the sale, and support autism research visit http://www.artnowforautism.com

LOCAL INTERNET ARTS RADIO SEEKS LOCAL MUSICIANS
Post Date: May 16
Allen Hicks of the Mill Valley Cultural Arts Umbrella is seeking original local music for a new local community arts focused online radio station called ‘Umbrella Radio.’ Umbrella Radio can be accessed at www.umbrellaradio.org or www.millvalleyarts.com . If you are a Baltimore or Maryland musician interested in donating your original music to stream royalty-free on Umbrella Radio, please download and fill out the music release form posted here: http://livemusic.meetup.com/59/files Then send the form, along with any CDs whose music you are donating, to Allen at: Allen Hicks, Vice President, Mill Valley Cultural Arts Umbrella, 3512 Poole Street, Baltimore 21211. For more info about Umbrella Radio or the MVCAU, contact Allen at: awh@millvalleyarts.com To join a fun, active social networking group geared around Baltimore live music events, visit here & sign up: http://livemusic.meetup.com/59/

AMERICAN LANDSCAPES
Post Date: May 16
8th Annual American Landscapes at Maryland Federation of Art, September 5-October 12, 2008. Slide/digital deadline June 25. Juror: F. Lennox Campello. All media depicting the American landscape. Up to 2 entries $25, additional 4 entries $5 each. Awards $1,500. For prospectus: Send SASE to MFA Circle Gallery, Dept. BEC, 18 State Circle, Annapolis MD 21401; email: info@mdfedart.org http://www.mdfedart.org

GET INVOLVED WITH BALTIMORE FASHION WEEK!
Post Date: May 2
Are you a clothing designer? Do you make beautiful accessories? Are you interested in event planning and the fashion industry? Would you like to be involved with an independent local arts event? This September, Baltimore Fashion Week will embark upon its second incarnation, featuring talented designers and artists from all walks of life. If you would like to be involved along any step of the way there is a place for you. There will always be New York, London, Paris and Milan. Our artistic goal is not to replicate these cities but to host Baltimore's own fashion event that showcases our raw talent and uniqueness as a city. I believe we have something that no other town has and I want to celebrate that. Interested? Email April at baltimorefashionweek@gmail.com

TOWSON ARTS COLLECTIVE SEEKS CURATORS AND ARTISTS
Post Date: April 21
The Towson ARTS Collective is seeking proposals from curators and artists of all types. The Towson ARTS Collective offers numerous types of classes, workshops, and exhibits. Help us continue bringing the arts to the masses. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more info please contact Kate Mansperger at towsonartscollective@gmail.com
http://towsonartscollective.googlepages.com

MASTERS OF TODAY
Post Date: March 21
Apply for two-page-artist-profile in masters 100-contemporary artists. Professional artists are invited to submit materials for selection. The selection The nominations are judged solely by visuals submitted as attachment send by return email. The fee Once the submission is accepted by the editor the inclusion-fee for two-page spreads in the book is eur 990 or the equivalent in dollars. The fee is required after the accepted artist will receive a layout alternative and should be provided by a gallery or museum, corporation or individual contributor representing the or self-provided. The materials to be received To get the nomination completed please provide by return email-3-6 art works as JPGimage files, 300 dpi, up to 22 cm /9 inches. The works details: title, year, media, size. Up to 500 words of critic essay or statement. The personal website. The place of residence and work. A photo of yourself as 300 dpi /4 cm./1,5 inches. The book size 9x9 in./22x22 cm., hardcover, print run_25,000 copies. The distribution is through large book wholesalers and ecommerce channels, in US bookstores and internationally including Barnes and Noble, Borders, and Amazon in USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Australia and others. Each artist will receive three free copy of the book. Each artist will receive free, three copy of the book. Subject to availability additional copies may be purchased at shipping and handling cost. For more information please visit
http://mastersoftoday.com/

ARTOMATIC 2008
Post Date: April 4
Calling all artists: Time to wash off those paintbrushes and tune up your guitars. Registration will open online Thursday, March 27, at noon for artists who want to participate in Artomatic 2008. The annual art extravaganza, to be held May 9 through June 15, 2008, will be the largest Artomatic to date. Hosted by the NoMa (north of Massachusetts Avenue) Business Improvement District (BID), Artomatic 2008 will be held on nine floors (more than 200,000 square feet) of the Capitol Plaza I building. The building is located at 1200 First Street, N.E., just one block west of the New York Avenue Metro station, in Washington, D.C. Registration for Artomatic will be $90 per visual artist — such as painters, photographers, sculptors and graphic designers. Each visual artist is required to serve three volunteer shifts (approximately 15 hours total) to help stage the event. Artomatic is an unjuried show, so all artists are welcome to participate, from professionals to beginners. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and will end once space is filled. Full details on registration, exhibit space, installation and hours of the event will be on the Artomatic Web site. Performers — such as those who present music, dance, theater or poetry — are also invited to register and take part in Artomatic. Details for performers will also be available on the Artomatic Web site at
http://www.artomatic.org

ART NOW 3 GLOBAL ART ANNUAL 08 CONTEMPORARY ART COMPETITION
Post Date: April 4
All entries go through a two-step selection process. The competition is judged solely by visuals submitted inline or attachment send to: submit@artoteque.com. Numbers of entries: 6 -12 works /image files submitted on-line. We can review your site for this purpose. The first screening is free and is conducted by review of website for this purpose or on Jpeg [.JPG] versions of the submitted works inline or attachment (send to: submit@artoteque.com ). Submitters whose entries pass the first screening are requested to submit inline or attachment the works (JPG s image files 72 dpi up to 600 pix. send to: submit@artoteque.com) along the works details -title, year, medium, size, price and the fee payment. There is a US$ 80 / EUR 50 entry fee for 6 works. and US$ 15 / EUR 10 for each additional work. Payment by Direct Transfer on account, by Money Order, by PayPal, by Western Union. (NOTE: submitters whose entries pass the first screening only will be requested the competition fee). The competition will be conducted in two rounds: preliminary and final assessment. Only works that pass the preliminary judging will advance to the final round. Judging Panel: Andrea Pagnez, art critic, fine artist, editor, curator (Venice Biennial), Florence; Christopher Chamber, art critic, fine artist, editor, New York; Marta Dimitrescu, fine artist, Artoteque.com director, editor, London; Åke Wallén, Director BGAB, art collector, Stockholm. 70 prizewinners will be awarded. Grand Prize: One Artists will be awarded two-pages in FINE ART artoteque harcover art book, value $4,490.00. Award of Distinction: Two Artists will be awarded one-page in FINE ART harcover art book, value $2,250.00. Honorable Mention: 65 Artists will be selected for Diploma of Excellence (Honorable Award). Submit on-line 6 ~12 works /JPG s image files 72 dpi up to 600 pix. Participants must affirm that submitted works are the original creation of the applicant, and that the participant holds all related copyrights and has not violated intellectual property rights. No commercial activities of any kind involving participating works may be undertaken during the duration of the exhibition. In the event of violation of this agreement, the organizations reserve the right to disqualify participants, reclaim prize and awards, and publicly announce any or all violations. All submissions must be mailed to submit@artoteque.com
http://www.artoteque.com

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CALL FOR ARTIST MARKETS

REGGAE & BREW
September 13, 1 to 6pm
Bring summer to a sweet close with a day on the islands. Enjoying some of the finest beers, tropical drinks and food around! Advance Tickets available online at www.marylandzoo.org . Event will sell out. Estimated Attendance: 4000+Target Audience: Business Professional, Military, College Students and Families. Vendor Fee: $100 for a 10 x 10 space. Does not include access to VIP or Food/Alcohol. For more information please contact Nikki Fincham at Nicole.fincham@marylandzoo.org

ZOO BOO
October 18, 19 & 25, 26, 10am to 4pm
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore's 25th Annual Kids-Safe Trick-or-Treating Halloween Spooktacular. This 4-day event includes free trick-or-treating, entertainment, games and activities. Estimated Attendance: 5000 per day. Target Audience: Families, small children. Vendor Fee: $100 for a 10 x 10 space. For more information please contact Nikki Schiavone at nikki.schiavone@marylandzoo.org

HA! HIGHLANDTOWN ARTS ARTIST MARKET
Post Date: May 16
Artist & Craftspeople are invited to showcase and sell your self-inspired talent and handcrafted wares at “ART-ket @ the Market”. Join in the creative community camaraderie Saturdays, July 12th thru November 1st, 8 AM til Noon at Bank & Conkling Sts. in conjunction with the “Highlandtown Farmers’ Market.” Space is available individually or as part of our “ART-ket” Co-op consignment booth. For information & space reservation call 410.342.3960 or email info@ART-ket.com

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CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3 NEW!)

CLASSES WITH DANCER ACTRESS MARIA BROOM (NEW!)
Post Date: June 27
Karme Wellness Center, at 3501 Rolling Rd. Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Come to Karme to dance or do yoga, maybe even sing! Wednesday, July 2 is the first dance class of the 4 week summer schedule. You can drop in any of the classes, and when you need to bring children, they'll feel at home here too. If you are interested, you can also learn more about Agnihotra and how to perform these healing fires in your own space. This place is an unexpected oasis. For schedule and further information call 410.404.9107 or email mariabroom.@m.com. Visit website at:
http://www.agnihotra.org

CIRCUS ARTS WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN OFFERED AT SUMMER CAMP (NEW!)
July 7 - 11
For the first year at the Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC), the Circus Camp Stars led by director Michael Rosman is coming to CAC for one week, July 7 - 11. The camp runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Enrollment is open to all children ages 7 to 17. No experience is necessary. Michael Rosman and other professional performers will introduce campers to the circus arts such as juggling, unicycle, plate spinning, magic tricks and clown comedy. It will be a high-energy program packed with lots of physical activity and fun with whole group activities as well as age group skill sessions. The week concludes with a circus style performance by the campers for family and friends. The camp is sponsored by Chesapeake Arts Center, the non-profit arts center located in Northern Anne Arundel County. Tuition is $210 and students can save $10 on tuition if registering before July 1. For more information, call Mr. Rosman at 410-833-6763 or Chesapeake Arts Center at 410-636-6597. For more information and to register visit:
http://www.michaelrosman.com

BENCHMARK SCULPTURE AND COURTYARD MOSAIC WORKSHOP (NEW!)
Post Date: June 27
Howard County Arts Council, 8510 High Ridge Road . Ellicott City, MD 21043
The Howard County Arts Council is pleased to offer a series of free two-day mosaic workshops held at the Howard County Center for the Arts. These two-day workshops are an expansion of the Howard County Arts Council’s 25th Anniversary Benchmark Project which was unveiled on September 15th 2006. The Benchmark project was set to recognize the Art Council’s 25 years of support for the arts in Howard County. The sculpture is located in the courtyard near the front entrance of the Howard County Center for the Arts and is surrounded by mosaics which were created by volunteers and bricks which were donated by supporters of the Arts Council. The Benchmark Sculpture and Courtyard workshops will provide an opportunity for participants to learn mosaic techniques by working with Benchmark artist, Ginger Peloquin. Workshop 1 will be held June 26 & June 27 at 3:30pm, Workshops 2 & 3 will be held July 14 & July 18 at 12:00pm & 3:30pm, Workshops 4 & 5 will be held July 25 & July 28 at 12:00pm & 3:30pm. There is a limited amount of space per workshop and each workshop will last at thirty minutes to one hour. The completed mosaic tiles will be added to the Benchmark Courtyard permanent display at the Howard County Center for the Arts. Children, under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Supplies will be provided. Please stop by the office or call 410-313-2787 to register in advance to guarantee your space. For further information contact Coleen West at info@hocoarts

NAVIGATING NYC: SEMINAR FOR ACTORS
June 9, 6:30 to 9:30p
Mt. Rainer Artist Lofts 3311 Rhode Island Ave Mt. Rainier, MD 20712
This seminar is for actors at all levels and stages in their careers who live in NYC or outside of NYC that want to effectively work in the NYC market. Led by Dionne Audain a professional actress who works in both the NYC & DC markets. Cost: $40 cash at the door or $35 Paypal cash/credit card paid online in advance by June 8, 2008. Paid up/current SAG, AEA, AFTRA, Actors Center, WIFV members $30 paidin advance via PayPal Please RSVP $20 in advance to reserve your seat/info packet. http://dionneworks.googlepages.com

PUMPKIN THEATRE PERFORMANCE SUMMER CAMPS
June 23 to July 18, 9am to 3pm – “CATS’
July 28 to August 8, 9am to 3pm – “BROADWAY MUSICAL REVIEW”
Musical Theatre Conservatory - for the more experienced performer - Ages 10 to 18 - Tony Award winning "CATS" - June 23 to July 18 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Junior Camp - for the younger performer - Ages 8 to 12 - BROADWAY MUSICAL REVIEW - July 28 to August 8 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (extended day is available for both camps). Sessions are held in the state of the art Hannah Moore Arts Center on the campus of St. Timothy's School. To register please call 410.858.1814 or visit http://www.pumpkintheatre.com

LEARN THE ART OF ACTING WITH DAVID D. MITCHELL
June 29 to August 10, Monday 6-9pm, Saturday 10am-1pm, Wednesday 6-9pm Sunday 10am-1pm
School33 Art Center, 1427 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
This class is designed for non-professionals interested in acquiring basic acting skills. Classes will assist students in developing techniques they can use for any stage performance. Special attention will be given to preparing a contemporary monologue, and perfecting acting technique, with a concentration on character motivation, sense memory and text analysis. Techniques are based in Stanislavski and Miesner. In this class the actor works to learn and apply fundamental acting principles through a progression of exercises that develop his/her ability to work organically, and to create truthful and expressive behavior in acting. The Class covers such basics as physical and vocal awareness, improvisation, non-verbal expression, sensory awareness, and the language / vocabulary of the theatre. Cost of class is$175. $200 for non-members Each class. To register please call 410.396.4641.

SCHOOL 33 ART CENTER SUMMER PROGRAMS
Post Date: May 30
Registration is now open for School 33 Art Center’s summer classes and camps. School 33 welcomes persons of all ages to participate in classes for adults, teens, and kids. There are a variety of classes available for those wanting a new hobby, brushing up on skills, or looking for fun. Discounts for summer classes are offered for senior citizens, college students with ID, and School 33 members. School 33 Art Center is dedicated to providing opportunities for artists through exhibitions, art classes, workshops, a Studio Artist Program, and special events. School 33 Art Center is a program of the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts Inc. and is supported in part by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, Provident Bank, and through private contributions to School 33 Art Center. To register, call 410-396-4641 or email Maggie Muth at maggie.muth@promotionandarts.com
http://www.school33.org

ONESIES, TWOSIES, THREESIES…SUMMER AERIAL CLASSES
Mid June–Mid July
Experience private, two person or three person aerial lessons that provide custom fit individual attention and focused learning on apparatus of choice. Scheduling is flexible with 4 one-hour sessions suggested. Registration for Onsies Twosies, Threesies will put students together based on skill level and schedule availability. If you are interested in learning about aerial work and conditioning, or if you have experience flying and want to focus on something specific, Onesies Twosies, Threesies is a great way to fly through the summer! Apparatus Choices Include: Static trapeze, Double Trapeze, metal slings, horizontal hoop, harness. Onesies, Summer Aerials Cost: $65 per hour per student, returning students $55 per hour. Twosies, Threesies Summer Aerials Cost: $60 per hour per student, returning students $50 per hour. To register for Onesies, Twosies, Threesies Summer Aerials. Please email (Please state aerial experience, interest of focus, and availability options. Feel free to include any questions. All classes will take place at Aerial Theatre Productions Studio, Load Of Fun 2nd floor, 120 North St Baltimore, USA) Mara by June 1st at maraneimanis@hotmail.com

MERELY PLAYERS SUMMER THEATRE CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP
July 7-18
August 4-15
MERELY PLAYERS and Theatre at St. Anne's announce the 2008 SUMMER THEATRE CAMP at St. Anne's Parish Hall in downtown Annapolis, 199 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. This year we join with Troupe Imaginarium to offer three summer theatre workshops, 9:30 - 3:30 pm, Mon. - Fri. with a Showcase Performance on the Final Afternoon of Each Session. No Experience or Audition Necessary, Students Ages 8 - 16 unless otherwise noted; others by arrangement. $375 per session, $25 discount for MP members, military, siblings, & registrations received prior to April 31, 2008. Sessions are June 16-27, July 7-18, for students 12-17 years - Pop, Rock, & Broadway!; and August 4 - 15. For more information and to register visit our website at
http://www.merelyplayers.net

AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS CONVENTION
June 20 to 22
The program's planned, the weather looks great, so now is the time to register for the 2008 Americans for Arts Annual Convention! Philadelphia is the birthplace of American democracy, and today it is a leader in the evolution of civic life. From history to hip, the city is alive with creativity. Join more than 1,300 of your colleagues and hear from six great innovators in and around the arts take advantage of fourteen different ARTventures throughout the city of Philadelphia have an afternoon of personal growth with Career360 participate in one of the new Advance Workshops on Thursday, June 19 learn and take back new ideas from more than 75 program sessions. Preview Rates end on February 1, 2008. Book your hotel and register online at http://www.artsusa.org/events/2008/convention/003.asp

ONSTAGE SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE CAMP
June 23 to July 27, Monday through Friday, 9am to 2pm
Bloomsbury Community Center, Auditorium
OnStage Announces Summer Music Theatre Camp: The Music Man, Jr. for ages 10-15. Campers will embark on a true music theater experience in this five-week program. Students will interact with their peers to learn musical theater techniques and character development, receive vocal coaching and generate a greater interest in musical theater! All of our hard work will culminate into an end-of-camp performance of The Music Man, Jr. for friends and family to see! It's sure to be the most exciting thing your child does all summer! Show Dates: Friday July 25 at 8pm, Saturday, July 26 at 2pm, Sunday, July 27 at 2pm. There will be no class on Friday, July 4. Registration ends on May 30th. For registration forms and information or call 443-844-6481 and for more information please visit
http://www.onstageplayers.org

SUMMER INTENSIVE YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM
July 7 to August 7, Mondays & Thursdays
Eubie Blake Cultural Arts Center, 847 N. Howard Street
The Rayn Fall Dance Studio and Muse 360 presents a summer intensive youth dance program, offering movement classes in ballet and modern for ages 8 and up. Registration fee is $15 and tuition is $120 per student. For more information please call 410.235.0654 or visit http://www.raynfalldance.com

SUMMER TEEN ACTING INTENSIVE
July 7 – 25, Monday through Fridays, 10am to 3pm
The Everyman Theatre Summer Acting Intensive is a three-week course designed for actors of high school age seeking to build their acting skills in a challenging and supportive environment. Classes follow the conservatory model and guide students in a variety of activities designed to take them to the next level of skills. Students will participate in solo and ensemble work with trained professionals who will focus on vocal and physical work and on freeing the imagination. The program culminates in a student performance at Everyman Theatre. (Limited space available!). Class Specifics- Age Group: High School students. Tuition: $575. Discounts: 10% off for Everyman subscribers and BTA/GBCA/Actor's Center/Brian's List members. Location: Everyman Theatre, 1727 N. Charles Street, Baltimore. For more information please contact Julia Brandeberry/Edcuation Director at 410.752.5691 or jbrandeberry@everymantheatre.org

AERIAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS & CREATIVE ALLIANCE PRESENT MONKEY CAMP!
July 14-18 & 21-25
Aerialist and former Creative Alliance Resident Mara Neimanis offers this one-of-a-kind summer workshop series for ages 8-12. Fly through the air! Swing like a monkey! Trained in circus arts and physical theater, Neimanis teaches a passel of aerial tricks, plus balance and body awareness. Grads perform at SalsaPolkaLooza, Sat Jul 26. OFFSITE at Load of Fun Studios, 120 W. North Ave. 9am-noon (dropoff after 8:30, pickup by 12:30). Adv reg (by Jul 1) $300, $285 mbrs. Late reg $315, $300 mbrs. To Register call Creative Alliance 410.276.1651.

SPOTLIGHTERS 2008 YOUNG ACTORS’ ACADEMY
July 14 through August 14, Monday through Thursdays, 9am to 4pm
The Audrey Herman SPOTLIGHTERS Theatre announces the 2008 YOUNG ACTORS’ ACADEMY, a five week summer theatre academy for Baltimore youth, ages 13 to 17, July 14 through August 14, 2008 - Monday through Thursday, 9am - 4pm. The 2008 program will run from 9:00AM until 4:00PM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; and will include lunch each day. Each day begins with a 30 minute Check-In followed by a 30 minute Physical/Mental Warm-Up; the first session of the day is a 90 minute Acting Intensive, that will focus on Acting Skills and Methods. At 11:30, the Theatre History Session that will focus on the origins of theatre, from the ancient Greek and Asian styles, through the Renaissance period and into the modern era. Classes and workshops are taught by local theatre professionals working in Baltimore and regional theatres. Lunch (30 minutes) will give the participants a break and time to relax, before the afternoon Special Focus Sessions. The Special Focus Sessions (90 minutes) will include such daily topics as Improv Acting, Comedic Acting, Audition Preparation, Voice and Projection, Movement and Dance, Stage Combat, Musical Theatre, Make-up and other technical aspects of theatre. The Special Focus Sessions are designed to cover the full spectrum of the theatre experience. The day will end with a 90 minute Rehearsal for the Young Actors’ Academy Fall Production.The cost per youth is $525. The applicant may include a $150 deposit with the application, with payments of $187.50 due on July 14 and July 28, 2008. If an applicant withdraws prior to the start of the program, all funds paid will be refunded, less a $100 administrative fee. Once the program has started, the refund will be prorated upon attendance.The program will be limited to twenty-five (25) participants. The deadline for initial applications will be July 1, 2008. Applications will be taken on a first come first served basis. Recommendations from community and school leaders will be used to assist in making a determination for those that apply after the deadline. All applicants will receive notification by letter as soon as their application has been reviewed and a determination made. For more information, please contact the theatre at 410.752.1225 or FUZZ Roark, Executive Director at fuzz@spotlighters.org

CREATIVE VISIONS AT THEATRE PROJECT
July 22 to August 2, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm
Theatre Project offers Creative Visions, a ten-day arts workshop for kids 9-12. $150 for entire 10-day session, partial scholarships available. Registration: 410.435.3519. The theatre that has provided Baltimore with avant-garde and experimental work for over 37 years is reaching out to a new generation. From July 22-August 2, Theatre Project offers Creative Visions, a creative summer day camp led by well-known artist and teacher Susan Alder George. Geared to children ages 9-12, this ten-day workshop introduces the collaboration of dance, movement, mask-making, costuming and creative writing into performance and production. Students will gain first-hand knowledge of what it’s like to present a show from concept to completion, as all of their work will culminate in a performance before a live audience on the final day. “In the last two years, Theatre Project has included more family-friendly programming in our productions, so we’re delighted at this opportunity to expand our services for children by offering this hand-on experience under the guidance of Theatre Project veteran and skilled artist Susan Adler George,” says Anne Fulwiler, Theatre Project’s producing director. “Like my own children, Susan’s children were raised on the exciting fare Theatre Project offers. I know the affection and respect she holds for our work here, and I look forward to watching her guide young children seeking new ways to express themselves.” The entire ten-day session is $150 and partial scholarships are available. To register, please contact Susan Adler George at 410.435.3519. For more information visit http://www.theatreproject.org

CARROLL COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER CAMP
Summer 2008
Registration for The Carroll County Arts Council’s popular summer camps at the Carroll Arts Center will begin on April 1. Tuition assistance is available through the Tom Holder Memorial Arts Scholarship Fund. All camps are held at the Carroll Arts Center in downtown Westminster. For more information or to register by phone with a credit card, call 410.848.7272. For a full list of classes please visit http://www.carr.org/arts

BALTIMORE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS TWIGS PROGRAM
September 08 through April 09
TWIGS is a program of free after-school and Saturday classes in music, dance, visual arts, stage production and theatre for second through eighth graders who are Baltimore City residents and who qualify by audition. Classes will be held at the Baltimore School for the Arts, 712 Cathedral Street. For more information please visit http://www.bsfa.org

DANCING FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT
Post Date: May 16
Mondays, 6:30 to 8pm – The Living Well, 2122 St. Paul Street
Saturdays 1 to 2:30pm – Baltimore Yoga Village, 3000 Chestnut Avenue
You must report for…DANCE DUTY! Dancing from your heart for those who cannot ~ Dance for those who are suffering! Dance for those ravaged by war! Dance for those who have no home! Dance for women who are raped! Dance for children who are abused! Dance for our misguided teenagers! Dance for the elders and troubled friends! MARIA BROOM guides us through a restful meditation and leads us as we dance with all our love and energy. Dancing is as strong, effective and powerful as praying! Mondays: 6:30 to 8:00pm ~ $10, The Living Well, 2122 St. Paul St.410.764.7322. Saturdays: 1:00 to 2:30 pm ~ $10. Baltimore Yoga Village, 3000 Chestnut Ave (Mill Center) 410.662.8626. For more info please email Rafika@juno.com

OPEN FIGURE DRAWING
Post Date: April 21
Wednesdays 6:30pm-9:30pm
Towson ARTS Collective, 406 York Rd., Lower Level, Towson, MD 21204
Come join us to paint or draw from a live nude model. All levels and walk-ins welcome. $10 per session; $80 for 9 sessions. Any questions please email towsonframinggallery@earthlink.net

OPEN FIGURE DRAWING/PAINTING SESSIONS
Wednesdays 7-10pm
Eye Street Studios, 443 Eye St. NW, Washington DC
Here's an opportunity to paint or draw from the model. We will have a nude model in long pose for 3 hours available for figure drawing or painting. Please bring your own drawing board, easel, etc. as these will not be provided. New pose each week. No instruction. Call Sarah to let you in the building between 6:30 and 7. Call 504-432-0049. Dates: March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, (2 weeks off), May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28. Cost: $10/session. For more information please email sarah@studiothibodeaux.com
http://www.sarahgriffinthibodeaux.com

SALSA CLASSES AT KASBAH
Post Date: February 28, Saturdays at 7:30pm
8:00pm to 8:50pm Class 1: Salsa Beginners - Learn important foundational salsa basics! Practice makes perfect. Don't be afraid to take this class over and over again until you are comfortable and you can then move into the Salsa Improvers Class! 9:00pm to 9:50pm Class 2: Beginner Level II - Beginner moves to include the right or left turns. Class 3: Combination Class - Feel like moving? Take our combination class that will help you understand the secrets to keeping your partner close during your dance together. FYI: You must know a cross body lead with a turn and how to lead it to take this class. Intermediate/Advance Students Only. For more information please contact Dancing with Grace Productions at 410.903.0648 or grace@dancingwithgrace.com

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FLEA MARKET - STUFF YOU DON'T WANT

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FLEA MARKET - STUFF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR

SEEKING CLERIC ROBE
Post Date: April 4
I am directing a show at Langhorne Players and I need a white cleric robe and sachet for FEMALE Episcopal priest. I am working on a community theater budget so hoping someone has one to lend for the show or donate. I am purchasing her Sheppard shirts so hoping I don't have to rent from costume shop. The actress is 5'3". Please contact ryantbo@yahoo.com

SEEKING 2 FAKE MUSKETS FOR PLAY
Post Date: April 4
Seeking two musket looking fake/toy guns for a world premier musical about the onset of the American Revolution. I would prefer not use someone's actually real, antique, or expensive guns. They can have orange on them I could duct tape over for the show. The only requirement is they are long. I have one old western Winchester looking toy gun but it's too small for our adult actors. Please email me directly at katemorov@yahoo.com

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FUNDING/OTHER RESOURCES

MARK RYDER ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY GRANT PROGRAM
Deadline: June 10
Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) is pleased to announce that The Mark Ryder Original Choreography Grant Program deadline for applications has been extended to June 10, 2008. The program was established at the bequest of his family, in honor of Mr. Ryder’s life’s work, to recognize individual creative expression and to provide financial assistance to choreographers to create new original work. A fund has been established at the Columbia Foundation to enable monies to be awarded for this purpose in perpetuity. The grant award recipients will be announced at HCAC’s Annual Meeting and Grant Awards Ceremony in September 2008. The minimum grant amount will be $500. Mark Ryder was an established dancer, choreographer and leader in the dance community. He danced alongside Martha Graham in the 1940s until founding the Dance Drama Duo, later called the Dance Drama Company, with Emily Frankel. Mr. Ryder went on to teach dance in the 1960s at Goddard College in Vermont before becoming chairman of the dance department for two years at University of Maryland, College Park in 1974, and retired from teaching in 1988. After moving to Howard County in 1975, Mr. Ryder also became very involved in choreographing local productions. Mr. Ryder believed individual expression to be the most important part of the creative process for both choreographer and dancer and that more is learned through being a part of the process and actively participating in it than by simply being taught the movements or viewing the final product. He passed away in July 2006 and is survived by his wife and family who wish to honor his legacy by offering an annual competitive grant award to choreographers through the Howard County Arts Council. Please refer to the guidelines for criteria and other requirements. The application and guidelines for the Mark Ryder Original Choreography Grant Program are currently available to view and download at http://www.hocoarts.org

COMMUNITY ARTS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE
Deadline: June 27 at 3pm
Community Arts Development (CAD) Grants area available to support non-profit organizations presenting arts and cultural activities in Carroll County. The CAD Grants are designed to help strengthen local arts organizations and enhance cultural opportunities for Carroll County residents. Applicants must be based in Carroll County and must conduct their regular operations, performances or activities in locations that are in full compliance with all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. Commercial businesses, individuals, programs within the public school system, and for-profit ventures are not eligible to apply. Projects must take place between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Awards are in the range of $500 - $4,000 and are based on the size of the organizations, artistic quality and total amount available for distribution. Last year a total of $26,000 was distributed. Applications are reviewed by an independent committee of artists, educators, arts patrons, and Arts Council Board Members. The funds are provided by the Maryland State Arts Council and are earmarked for local distribution. Applications are available at the Carroll Arts Center or they can be downloaded from their website http://www.carr.org/arts

PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM
Deadline: June 30
The Preserve America matching-grant program provides planning funding to designated Preserve America Communities to support preservation efforts through heritage tourism, education, and historic preservation planning. Through these grants project our country gains a greater shared knowledge about the Nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities. The maximum Preserve America grant is now $250,000--a $250,000 grant would do a lot toward a digitization/survey project. For more information: http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/hpg/PreserveAmerica/index.htm

CREATIVE CAPITAL ARTS WRITERS GRANT PROGRAM
Post Date: March 7
The Creative Capital | Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant Program is pleased to announce its second round of grants. Designed to encourage and reward writing about contemporary art that is both intellectually rigorous and broadly accessible, the program aims to strengthen the field as a whole and to ensure that critical writing remains a valued mode of engaging the visual arts. In its 2007 cycle, the Arts Writers Grant Program has awarded a total of $300,000 to sixteen individual authors. The 2007 grants range from $7,000 to $35,000 in three categories—short-form writing, articles, and books—and support projects addressing both general and specialized art audiences. Grants were selected by a six-person national panel of distinguished professionals in the field: Carlos Basualdo, Curator of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art; Lauren Cornell, Executive Director of Rhizome; Miwon Kwon, Associate Professor of Art History, UCLA; Thomas Lawson, Dean of the School of Art at California Institute of the Arts and Editor of Afterall; Ann Reynolds, Associate Professor of Art History and Women’s and Gender Studies, University of Texas at Austin; Katy Siegel, Associate Professor of Art History and Art Criticism, Hunter College. Representing a broad range of genres from scholarly studies to investigative journalism, the sixteen selected projects, listed below, are united by their dual commitment to the craft of writing and the advancement of critical discourse on contemporary visual art. For more information please visit http://www.artswriters.org

CREATIVE CAPITAL GRANTS
Post Date: January 25
Creative Capital Grants: Emerging Fields, Innovative Literature and Performing Arts 2008 Grants: Emerging Fields, Innovative Literature and Performing Arts. Letter of Inquiry will be available February 2008. Emerging Fields may include all forms of digital arts, audio work, multidisciplinary projects and new genres. Innovative Literature may include poetry, fiction, nonfiction, as well as genre-defying work by writers who demonstrate exceptional stylistic, linguistic, and formal originality. Performing Arts may include dance, music, theater, experimental music performance, experimental opera, spoken word, theater/performance art and interdisciplinary projects. THE APPLICATION PROCESS. Our application process includes three steps: inquiry, application, and panel review. 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. For more info please call 212.598.9900 or visit http://www.creative-capital.org/application

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AVAILABLE GALLERY/STUDIO/LIVING/PERFORMANCE SPACES

STUDIO SPACE IN G-SPOT AVAILABLE
Post Date: May 16
Studio spaces available in the garage below the G-spot gallery at 2980, Falls Road. The main space is 60 ft. X 17 ft. with concrete floor, stone walls, brick ceiling. Perfect for welding or other heavier fabrication. 500.00 a month and I am willing to sub-divide the space into two, or perhaps three spaces to reduce rent if more than one individual are interested in sharing. Another space is roughly 20 X 20 ft. in the rear of the building on a raised wooden floor that is semi-partitioned from main area. A nice space for smaller work such as painting or jewelry making. 200.00 a month. Includes a 12 ft. deck outside that offers a scenic view of the Jones Falls stream below. I also installed a wood-burning stove that keeps the whole place fairly warm in winter. A very nice, secluded environment overall with large parking lot for additional outdoor work. Call Paul at 443.803.7921, or e-mail him at culturalworrier@verizon.net

THE CONVENT: ARTIST STUDIOS IN FELL’S POINT
Updated: December 28
These studios are in a great location in Historic Fell’s Point on Bank Street, off Broadway. They have affordable rents starting at $275, and provide 24/7 access. Studios are available from 150 to 550 square feet and many include a sink and a closet. The building has a common room for gatherings or exhibits and parking spaces are available for rent. Come be a part of a new artist’s community! For more information please call Tracey at 410.534.0178.

STUDIO SUBLET IN STATION NORTH
Post Date: April 4
Station North Studio available for sublet – two months – May 25-July 28, 2008. Located in the Cork Factory Building. 2000 square feet, great light. Work space only, NO live in, Rent for the two months is $650. For more information, contact Dan at 410.332.4550.

SPACE AT THE MARYLAND STATE BOYCHOIR CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Post Date: April 4
Space for rent at The Maryland State Boychoir Center for the Arts. Located in the historic Mayfield community of Belair/Edison, The Maryland State Boychoir Center for the Arts is a beautiful and spacious facility. The Boychoir purchased this Baltimore landmark in December of 2006. Now on the Historic Registry, it was originally an Evangelical Lutheran Church constructed in 1928 with major improvements made in 1952. Additional improvements to the building will be completed by early fall — the first of three phases of multimillion dollar improvements. The Center will serve as office space for the MSB and currently serves as rehearsal and performance space for the MSB with exciting spaces for other uses. Available for lease starting in July 2008 are a number of spaces available for office and studio use that are great for a number of small organizations or for the sole use of one or two midsize organizations.¨ One large 2,000 sq. ft. open area on the second floor is surrounded by six to eight side rooms (each approx. 120 sq. ft.), restrooms, a kitchenette and storage for exclusive use. This space would be ideal for a number of office or studio rentals or for the sole use of one or two midsize organizations. Immediately adjacent will be a conference room (renovations are expected to be completed in this fall).¨ Another 1,700 sq. ft. space consists of two first floor rooms with private restrooms and storage rooms for exclusive use. This space would be ideal for daycare or preschool use. ¨ All building tenants share use of additional space totaling 4,200 sq. ft.—including: a fully-equipped kitchen, a multi-purpose room with stage/gym (suitable for performances, lectures and receptions), and a lovely church (sanctuary available for performances and lectures).¨ Other rooms suitable for studio and educational use are available.
¨ The sanctuary, multi-purpose room with stage/gym, and kitchen are available for rental on a cost per use basis for performances, receptions and lectures. The main floor of the beautiful sanctuary seats 350 people, with an upper balcony seating 100. There is a magnificent 25 rank Schantz pipe organ and a recently restored Stieff grand piano. For more information including pricing, please contact The Maryland State Boychoir at 410.668.2003 or info@marylandstateboychoir.org

ART STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE
Post Date: October 26
This reasonably priced space is located in an up and coming area adjacent to the Penn-North Subway station. The location is a few blocks from MICA, and is easily accessible by car, bus or subway. The unit comprises three rooms and is approximately 600 square feet. It has high ceilings and is well lit. The address is 1623 W. North Avenue. Rental rate is $700 per month. Please contact Everette Parks at 410.728.7306 or by e-mail at em_410@hotmail.com

ARTIST LIVE/WORK STUDIO SPACE - H&H BUILDING
Post Date: October 26
1,000 sq.ft. studio space available December 1st. Hardwood floors, 12ft. ceilings, big windows (north facing), inside a newly renovated exhibition space. Full kitchen, bath, washer/dryer + freight elevator for loading/unloading supplies. Very Affordable. Grad students/graduates preferred but everyone considered. Please include 3 jpegs of current work. please respond to 321shout@gmail.com

NEWLY RENOVATED HISTORIC BROMO SELTZER ARTS TOWER
Post Date: September 28
Be one of the first artists to have an art studio in the historic Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. The newly renovated building offers 12 floors of artist studio space for rent. The studios are available to established and emerging artists in a recognized visual or literary medium. Suitable disciplines may include fiber artist, paper maker, painter, writer, wood-block, CAD designer, draftsman, fashion illustrator or designer, cartoonist, book binder, filmmaker, model maker, landscape designer, jewelry maker and digital photographer. Some of the building’s amenities include excellent views of Baltimore and beyond, air conditioning, wireless internet access, discounted parking, twenty-four hour studio access, gallery space, coffee shop among an assortment of other special features. Studios range from 100 to 550+ square feet. Rental rates range from $400 – $1,500 per month. The entry and mezzanine levels feature an exhibition gallery and small coffee bar. Artists have an opportunity to display and sell their work at the Tower’s art gallery. For leasing information or an application for the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, call 410.752.8632 or visit http://www.bromoseltzerartstower.com

ARTIST STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE IN TOWSON
Post Date: August 3
Artist Studio Space Available in a developing arts center in Downtown Towson. $450.00, $550.00 and $650.00 a month plus utilities. Join in the cultural development of Towson in a building with Towson Framing Gallery and Towson Arts Collective. towsonframinggallery@earthlink.net

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INTERNSHIP/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (4 NEW!)

BOPA IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR ARTSCAPE (NEW)
Post Date: June 27
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is seeking volunteers with different skills for a variety of activities and events for ARTSCAPE 2008, to be held July 18-20, 2008. ARTSCAPE is America’s largest free public arts festival featuring continuous musical performances and competitions by local, regional and national talent, indoor and outdoor visual arts exhibitions, film, theatre, dance, crafts and works of art for sale, fashion, special arts-related activities for children, and more.Volunteer positions include: assisting with children’s art activities, demographic surveying, working with photographers to create an onsite photographic mural, ushering, supporting performance arts events, providing exhibitor booth relief, providing information to festival-goers, and backing up staff and volunteers. Training will be provided or required as needed. ARTSCAPE offers you a very special opportunity to use your existing skills or learn new skills in the art field, which you can add to your resume. We also offer you free parking, a t-shirt, and refreshments! Please contact Deborah Zink at BOPAVolunteer@promotionandarts no later than July 1st. Specific opportunities are listed at
http:// www.myvolunteerpage.com

BALTIMORE THEATER ALLIANCE IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS (NEW)
Post date: June 27
Baltimore Theatre Alliance is looking for volunteers to help out at the Baltimore Artscape Festival, July 18-20! BTA will have a booth staffed with volunteers who will distribute theatre information, brochures and flyers and sell raffle tickets to the general public. Time slots are available on Friday July 18 & Saturday July 19 from 12-3, 3-6, and 6-10 p.m., and on Sunday July 20 from 12-3, 3-6, and 6-8 p.m. Please e-mail BTA at info@baltimoreperforms.org to sign up for a time slot. More information on Artscape can be found at:
http:www.artscape.org

SOURCE FESTIVAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS (NEW)
Post date June 27
The Source Festival (June 21 and runs through July 13) needs volunteers. Both the run crew and the sound board operations team are especially needy for volunteers. *No previous experience is necessary for these positions. Volunteers are also needed to meet and greet visitors, distribute information about Cultural Development Corporation (and its various projects - Source, Flashpoint, etc) and to help ensure the general smooth sailing of the festival. If you are interested in volunteering, email karyn@culturaldc.org or call 202.315.1310. For more info visit:
http://www.culturaldc.org

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN SOUGHT - STIPEND PROVIDED (NEW)
Post Date: June 27
The Vagabond Players is currently seeking candidates for our Public Relations Internship. The ideal candidate will either be currently pursuing studies in Public Relations, Marketing, or nonprofit management and will preferably have a specific interest in the arts. The PR intern will work closely with our Board of Trustees during the 2008-2009 season, for five shows that will be presented by the theater between the months of August and June. The intern will be responsible for preparing and sending out press packets for each production, will attend monthly board meetings to report on production publicity, will work with producers to set up dates and times for photo shoots, and will assist the Board in developing a more detailed use of the web for advertisement of theater productions. Candidates must have their own transportation and a personal computer that they are willing to use for the responsibilities of this office. Candidates must be creative and detail oriented, professional and collegial, willing to improvise, and above all responsible to deadlines. The intern will be required to attend a one-time training by the current office holder. There is a stipend of $125.00 per production. The Vagabond Players is located in Fells Point right at the foot of the harbor on Broadway. To set up an interview contact Mari Howard at 410-302-5676 or mhoward@dhmh.state.md.us or Laura Malkus at 443 421 3561 or at:lcosner@hotmail.com

TOWSON ARTS CENTER IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
Posted June 13: 
Towson Arts Collective is seeking volunteers with different skills for a variety of events. There are day-to-day operations and special events that TAC needs assistance with. Whether your talent lies in marketing, computer skills, fundraising, networking, or you just want to help volunteer at Art in the Park at Cromwell Bridge Park, we will be very happy to place you in the position of your desired function. This is also a great atmosphere to learn new skills in the art field which you can add to your resume. Please, contact Brian Truax at TowsonArtsCollective@gmail.com or towsonframinggallery@earthlink.net

SUMMER INTERN POSITION WITH KIDS ON THE HILL
Post Date; May 16
Kids on the Hill, a community arts organization based in Reservoir Hill, seeks an intern to assist with the operations of their summer program. From mid-June to early August, KOH provides programming to teenagers between 15-18, who will be developing a variety of video projects and implementing peer-to-peer workshops about social issues in the community. The intern will be responsible for accompanying youth to their workshops and classes, and providing staff support during program hours at the youth center. The ideal intern will have experience working with youth in a community arts or classroom setting, will be familiar with video technology, and have a valid driver's license. Familiarity and comfort with diversity issues is a plus. The 6-week position will require a commitment of 20 hours a week. Work for college credit can be arranged. A $600 stipend will be awarded at the conclusion of the internship. Interested students, please send a resume and cover letter to: Rebecca Yenawine via fax at 410.383.7275 or rebeccayenawine@kidsonthehill.org

TOWSON ARTS COLLECTIVE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Post Date: April 22
Towson ARTS Collective is looking for volunteers to sit our gallery for our various exhibits. If you would be interested in working with some great people while helping bring the arts to the masses, please email towsonartscollective@gmail.com

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JOB SEEKERS
Job seekers have two choices when posting an ad: 1. Include contact information (name and e-mail address) in the text of the ad so employers can contact poster directly. 2. Post anonymously and allow GBCA to connect you to interested employers. Job Seekers' ads will be run automatically four times. After the forth posting, Job Seekers must revise and resubmit their ads. If you are an employer interested in a Job Seeker, e-mail GBCA@baltimoreculture.org or call 410.230.0200 and we’ll connect you. SUBMIT NEW JOB SEEKER ADS TODAY!

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THE MAJESTICS ARE NOW BOOKING 2008-2009 SEASON
Post Date: May 2
The Majestics are now booking 2008-09 events 8 piece band with horns playing variety music we have played for many events throughout the east coast including Race for the Cure, MS, bullroasts, weddings, etc. For additional info along with our DVD please contact Scott at 410.823.6818 or go to our website. We are looking forward to your response and the opportunity for your organization to consider our band for your upcoming events. For more information please visit http://www.majesticsband.com

RHYTHM & BLUES GROUP SEEKNG GIGS
Post Date: May 2
The Mobtown Hipcats is a 7-piece Baltimore (Mobtown)-based band playing funky blues, bluesy funk and New Orleans music. Our performance history includes festivals, outdoor conce