Opportunities for Artists
Summer/Fall 2010
Photographers: East End Arts Council seeks entries for "Scenes from a Book," work depicting scene from any book imagined as a photo. Drop off work in person at the EEAC Gallery, 133 E. Main St., Riverhead on August 26-28. Prospectus at www.eastendarts.org.
Artists: Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, Brooklyn, seeing books as art, artists' books, books as sculpture. Multi-media exhibit with lectures, Grand Storybook Costume Ball, etc. Deadline August 31, 2010 for exhibit opening October 23. Info at www.wahcenter.net.
Ethnic Singers and Dancers: Star Playhouse at the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack is seeking male and female Ethnic performers for the ensemble of its production of "Ragtime" in November. Rehearsals begin in September. Contact indeject@optonline.net if interested. See cast call at www.starplayhouse.com for dates of the production.
String Musicians: Island Symphony Orchestra begins rehearsals September 9, 2010 at the Brentwood Public Library for 2010-11 concert season. See website or call 631-277-1946.
Craft Artists: "Friends of the Harborfields Public Library" seeks vendors for 2010 Craft Fair, Fri.-Sat. Nov. 12-13, 2010.Deadline: September 10, 2010. Details and application at www.harborfieldslibrary.org/craftfair10.htm
Artists: Smithtown Township Arts Council seeks entries for Mills Pond House Gallery's Halloween season. Selected work will be placed among props and decorations to be used with performances by actors. Looking for art that portrays frightening subject matters cast in philosophic, romantic or humorous light. Entry form at www.stacarts.org/exhibits. Deadline: Friday, September 10, 2010.
Artists: Women's Club of Farmingdale seeking exhibitors for third annual outdoor art show & sale, "Art in the Park" on the Village Green in Farmingdale on Saturday, September 25, 10am-4pm. Deadline: September 11, 2010. Application at www.farmingdalevillage.com, click on Community Events.
Actors: Playcrafters, Inc. seeks cast of three men, three women for an evening of small plays & skits, "Evening of Comedy III.". Auditions: September 13-14, 7-9pm at Christ Episcopal Church Hall, 64 South Country Rd., Bellport. More info at www.Bellport-Playcrafters.com.
Artists: National Association of Women Artists, NYC seeks fall membership applications. Deadline: September 15. Download information at www.thenawa.org.
Artists: Ongoing, for September 18 "Arts and Antiques Festival in the Village of Amityville." Opportunity to display, paint, sell on sidewalks. No charge to participate. Contact Eileen M. Kretz McCarthy at 516-446-8103 or ekretz@aol.com.
Singers: The Huntington Choral Society announces auditions for 2010 Winter concert, two Mondays, September 20 & 27 at Huntington High School, Oakwood & McKay Rds., 8 p.m. To schedule an audition, call 631-421-SING or visit www.huntingtonchoralsociety.org.
Visual Artists: Art Buzz, The 2011 Collection, now accepting entries for inclusion into full color, large format fine art publication. Any media, must be 18+. Deadline September 30. For entry form and more information, visit www.artbuzz.org.
Nassau County High School Artists: The Art Guild of Port Washington seeks entries for Competition & Exhibition in Manhasset October 23 to November 13. Deadline: October 1 postmark. See www.theartguild.org for prospectus.
Female Singers: Huntington Women's Choir holding auditions for women's choir with diverse and outstanding choral repertoire. Minimum age 16/NYSSMA Level 6A. Auditions Monday, October 4, 7-10pm at Centerport Congregationalist Church, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Or by appointment; see www.huntingtonwomenschoir.com or call 631-427-8176 for details.
Artists and Craftspeople: Art League of Long Island seeks exhibitors for Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair, December 4-5 in Dix Hills. Juried show; download prospectus at www.artleagueli.org. Deadline: October 19.
Artists: b.j. spoke gallery in Huntington seeks entries for its 30th national juried EXPO competition. Juror: Maura Lynch, Assistant Curator at MOMA. All fine arts media welcome, no craft. Deadline, November 8, 2010. Prospectus available at www.bjspokegallery.com or call 631-549-5106. Winners will have up to six works displayed for four weeks in March, 2011.
Women Sculptors: National Association of Women Arts, Inc. invotes American women sculptors 18+ to apply for $10,000 Margo Harris Hammerschlag Biennial Award for Direct Carving. Deadline: November 22, 2010. Download application at www.thenawa.org.
Amateur Photographers & Videographers: North Shore Promotion Alliance seeks entries for "Backroads and Byways," photos or videos celebrating the beauty, culture and history of Long Island's North Shore. Submission ongoing through December 1, 2010. Complete details and entry form at www.longislandheritagetrail.com or www.stonybrookvillage.com.
Actors: Playcrafters, Inc. seeks cast of six women for "Steel Magnolias" to be performed in March 2011. Auditions: December 13, 7-9pm. See www.Bellport-Playcrafters.com for location.
Artists: Art Guild of Port Washington seeking entries for "Still Life Competition & Exhibition," February 12 to March 19, 2011. Postmark deadline: January 25, 2011. See www.theartguild.org for prospectus.
Musicians: The Northport Symphony Orchestra seeks new members in all sections. We are a diverse group, including both music professionals and those for whom music is a joyful avocation. Our repertoire ranges from Baroque through Classical and Romantic to early twentieth century. We perform several times a year on our own and accompany the Northport Chorale in their annual Christmas concert. Our Music Director, Richard Hyman, is an award winning music educator and composer. Please call Mr. Hyman at 631.462.6617 to arrange an audition, and visit our website at northportorchestra.org. Join us!
Fine Artists: Grumbacher paint seeking accomplished artists to teach two-hour workshops all over US and Canada demonstrating still life, landscape, seascape and floral in acrylics. Flexible scheduling. Email Jeff Barry for details.
2D + 3D Artists: Central Islip Public Library seeking original and contemporary artwork for Art Galleria in main lobby entrance. Two 3'x3' lighted cubes and 10'x4' wall display. Ongoing; submit photographs of recent work and biography to Galleria.cisp@gmail.com or mail to Library Galleria Committee, 33 Hawthorne Ave., Central Islip, NY 11722.
Fine Artists and Performing Artists: The Sunflower Center in Glen Head is offering complimentary gallery space (15% commission on sales) and performance space to area artists. This not-for-profit performing arts, culture and fine arts center serves the community with concerts, lectures, seminars and art gallery openings, youth enrichment, language tutoring offering bilingual workshops, programs and events. Email sunflowercenter@gmail.com or call 516-277-1515 for details.
Artists: Book Revue seeks artists for new program, "Artist of the Month," in Huntington. Work of selected local artists will be hung in store; no cost to participate. For more information, email BookStoreArt@gmail.com.
Dancers ages 14 and up, ongoing: Dance Theatre Eclectic, Inc. welcomes dancers for classes and performances in April, May and June. $500 scholarship oppportunities available. Auditions by appointment; see www.marthameridethstudios.com
Mural Artists: 501c3 Not for Profit seeking mural artist/layout designer. Some graphic art and volunteer coordination involved; must have valid driver's license, be willing to travel. Lifting of mural panels and scaffolding involved. Full-time position, health benefits; studio located in Huntington. Send resume and samples to Heather@splashesofhope.org.
Fine Artists: the Noho Gallery on W. 25th St., NYC seeking applications for membership in artists' cooperative. Applications reviewed second Wednesday of each month; complete description and application at www.nohogallery.com.
