AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Call to Artists: Now accepting applications for Arts in the Park in downtown Ventura, CA August 27 and 28, 2011. Artists of all fine art and fine craft disciplines may apply. Juried show. Booth fee $125 for 10x10 space. Artists must supply own tent/canopy. Outdoor festival featuring fine art and fine crafts, food, wine and refreshments. Volunteers provide booth sitting and assistance. Event will also include a chalk art fundraiser for a local charity and display of student art.

For more information or application: Contact the Ventura Chamber of Commerce at 805-676-7222, www.VenturaChamber.com or, email barbara@venturaartfestival.com.

from LA Culture Net

Arts Education/Administration

Umami food and art festival is planning our 2011 Gala Fundraiser.
We will be screening a sneak peek of the experimental video by Terri Hanlon
Meringue Diplomacy inspired by the life of Antonin Carême, the recognized
founder of French Grande Cuisine

We would like to see Carême’s ideas about edible architectural brought to
their (il)logical conclusion, so we're asking professionals (both culinary
and architectural) and lovers of Art and the Culinary Arts to make us
sketches of the most wonderful edible structures you can imagine. We’ll
display these at Astor Center, on March 28th, as part of our Gala event.

Works can be "in the style" of Carême, or can appropriate his ideas in a
contemporary interpretation. Think "images of towering confections,

Call for Applications

Geneva University of Art and Design
15 Bd James-Fazy
1201 Geneva
Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 388 58 00
jean.stern@hesge.ch
http://head.hesge.ch/alpes

Deadline for applications:
17 June 2011

ACE GALLERY LOS ANGELES
5514 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD * LOS ANGELES * CALIFORNIA * 90036 *
TEL 323.935.4411 * FAX 323.935.9988 * WWW.ACEGALLERY.NET
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Ace Gallery, an internationally-recognized art gallery specializing in art from
the 1960's to the present, is seeking a highly motivated, educated and
organized individual to assist in sales and the management of our galleries.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
o Conducting art sales
o Upholding public relations with collectors, museum professionals,
media contacts, artists and the general public including being the
direct liaison with public relations regarding current and upcoming
exhibitions
o Managing all gallery operations
o Research projects and assisting with organizing exhibitions,

ACE GALLERY LOS ANGELES
5514 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD * LOS ANGELES * CALIFORNIA * 90036 *
TEL 323.935.4411 * FAX 323.935.9988 * WWW.ACEGALLERY.NET
SENIOR PREPARATOR
ACE GALLERY, an internationally recognized art gallery specializing in art
form the 1960's to the present, seeks a highly qualified professional to
assume the position of Senior Preparator. Applicants that are interested in a
long-term career opportunity should apply.
This position will be responsible for:
o Management and coordination of installations and de-installations with
gallery Director
o Responsible for handling, crating (including building crates), packing,
and transportation of artwork
o Liaison with transportation companies, hardware and other
manufacturers for components of artwork

CoachArt, a nonprofit organization is looking for passionate people to share their artistic talents with chronically ill children and their siblings throughout Los Angeles County. Be a mentor in whatever creative outlet suits your fancy!

Come to our upcoming volunteer orientation on March 8th, 7-8:30pm at our mid-Wilshire office in Los Angeles to get started! Interested? Email us at Volunteer [at] coachart [dot] org for information and to RSVP today! Check out our website at www.coachart.org.

from LA Culture Net

AMOR FATI is a thematic, quarterly digest featuring the works of Los Angeles writers, artists and creatives. In a city of disparate parts, our aim is to create an active platform for organic and challenging exchange that is not only reflective of this generation but brings a collective voice to an anomalous city. Amor Fati can be found in 10+ bookstores around LA and has a readership of over 600 people.

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Issue 5 Submission deadline: 4/2/11

Submissions should reflect the theme of HEROES: Think of people of distinguished courage or ability and greatness, the protagonist, a saint, exemplars, gallantry, idols, martyrs, a paladin, conquerors, bravery, selflessness.

International Competition for the Sea Art Festival 2011

Busan Biennale Organizing Committee
611-809, 38 Busan Asiad Main Stadium
123 Worldcup st. Yeonje-Gu, Busan
Korea
Soo-young Min
Phone: +82-51-503-6574
bbiennale@paran.com
http://www.busanbiennale.org

The Busan Biennale Organizing Committee (Corp.) hosts the Sea Art Festival 2011 in an attempt to establish a unique marine art brand of Busan and inspire young and experimental artists.

First-round Submission period :
Apr. 20 to 27, 2011, by 18:00
Second-round Submission period :
Jul. 04 to 08, 2011, by 18:00
Sea Art Festival : Oct. 01 to 21, 2011
(21 days)

Guidelines on the International Competition or the Sea Art Festival 2011

Low Lives 3

Low Lives
keoqui@gmail.com
http://www.lowlives.net/index.php?/contact/news/2/

March 20, 2011: Submission deadline
April 1, 2011: Artists notified on selection
April 29, 2011: Low Lives 3 Exhibition- Day 1 - 8:00pm – 11:00pm (U.S. EST)
April 30, 2011: Low Lives 3 Exhibition- Day 2 - 3:00pm – 6:00pm (U.S. EST)

LOW LIVES 3
INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Deadline: March 20, 2011

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