AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

*32nd Annual Black Doll Exhibit - **December 8, 2012** – **January 26 , 2013
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*Space is the Place*

*Call for Dolls*

The William Grant Arts Center is in the process of selection for its 32nd
annual Black Doll Show. This year’s show is “Space is the Place”. We are
interested in Dolls, Paintings, Textile Arts (quilts, clothing, etc..),
Sculpture, and more that explores our futuristic theme.

*History*

The Black doll show was inspired by a doll test conducted by Mamie and
Kenneth Clark. The tests concluded that due to social stigmas, many black
children preferred white dolls over black dolls. This test went on to
become evidence in civil rights law suits. The Clarks became expert
witnesses in Brown vs. Board of education and helped the landmark decision

Call for applications:
Residency Program 2013

Application period: November 12 to December 14, 2012 at 6pm

Gyeonggi Creation Center
101-19 Seongam-ro Danwon-gu Ansan-si
Gyeonggi-do 425-886 Korea
t +82 (0) 32 890 4825/4823
gcc.apply2013@gmail.com
http://www.gyeonggicreationcenter.org

Application Fields
Creation residency program:

Visual arts: painting, sculpture, film/video, new media, architecture, design, photo
Performing arts: dance, music, performance
Literature

Applicants are allowed to apply for mixed media and other genres not shown above.

Research residency program:

Curator, performing arts presenter, critic, researcher of other areas

Residency scope and period
Creation residency program: 30 persons/teams, approximately

The Arts Council for Long Beach is seeking a temporary part time Community Projects Assistant to support the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town grant. This position will be 10 hours a week and will begin in early December and run through the summer of 2013 (or otherwise determined). The Community Projects Assistant will be assisting Molly Gardner, Grants and Community Projects Manager; on a number of tasks relating to the Arts Council's A LOT Initiative.
The Arts Council for Long Beach promotes, supports, educates, funds and advocates for arts and culture in Long Beach. Founded in 1976, ACLB is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization governed by a local Board of Directors and managed by a professional staff.

The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA) is currently inviting applications for a highly motivated full-time faculty position. The qualified candidate will work with a talented team of individuals in a creative environment where they will have the opportunity to make their mark in the world of art education.
LAAFA offers BFA degree, certificate and continuing education programs in fine art as well as entertainment art. This position will begin in the 2013 Winter Quarter. The ideal candidate must possess:

• An MFA degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 1 year of professional teaching in an accredited institution.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The primary responsibilities of this position require the faculty to:

The City of LA Dept. of Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce the
continuation of its Cultural Exchange International (CEI) Fellowship
Grant Program. Application instructions and forms will be uploaded to the DCA website (culturela.org) by November 14, 2012. Information about CEI is currently available on the City's Business Assistance Virtual Network (BAVN), at labavn.org; you will need to register for an account on the labavn.org website to download the guidelines. Proposals are due on Friday December 14, 2012.

Submission dates: 3–10 January, 2013

Arranged by: Charlottenborg Fonden

Exhibition held at:
Kunsthal Charlottenborg
Nyhavn 2
1051 Copenhagen K 

Denmark

www.springexhibition.com
www.kunsthalcharlottenborg.dk

The Spring Exhibition ('Forårsudstillingen') is one of the most important open submission exhibitions in Europe, and has been held annually in Copenhagen since 1857. It originated as an exhibition showing new works by Danish artists and now features participants from many countries. Over the years, it has included early works by such renowned international figures as Alvar Aalto, Per Kirkeby, Olafur Eliasson, Kirstine Roepstorff and many others. The exhibition is organised by Charlottenborg Fonden.

Submissions

ALISN Open Submission for Supermarket Art Fair

ALISN
Enclave 8, 50 Resolution Way
London, SE8 4AL
United Kingdom
applications@alisn.org
http://www.alisn.org

DEADLINE: Sunday 2 December 2012
Exhibition Dates: 15-17 February 2013
Apply Online: www.alisn.org/ALISN-at-Supermarket-Art-Fair

Artists are invited to exhibit their work with ALISN at Supermarket Art Fair in Stockholm, Sweden in February 2013. Now in its sixth year, Supermarket is an international art fair for artist-led organisations, featuring exhibitors from over 35 countries. This is an opportunity for artists to introduce their work to the international art scene. You will be featured in the Supermarket Art Fair Catalogue, website and associated publicity.

Exhibition dates: 14 - 17 February 2013

Richard Martinez holds an M.A. in Art from Claremont Graduate School. His art career began when he received scholarships to Chouinard’s Art Institute and University of Guanajuato. He has worked with greats like Millard Sheets, Robert E. Wood and Milford Zornes, recently serving as a curator for the Zorne’s birthday art show. Rich is a Watercolor West Signature Artist and has participated in national and international shows. He is presenting ideas about how he creates his award-winning paintings. The seminar is $25 and is held at the City of Brea Art Gallery. Join us to see his work, lectures and demonstrations live on Saturday, December 1 from 10 AM to 3 PM! Free parking and restaurants are within walking distance.

Open Call for Puppetry Acts

The Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, seeks 8-10 puppetry performances for a one-day Family Puppet Festival on Sunday, April 7, 2013. The Festival will feature a wide range of puppetry, from small to large scale, utilizing diverse media, and drawing on a variety of cultural traditions.

About the Skirball:

Location: The Expo Arts Center 4321 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, Ca
Date: Sunday November 18, 2012
Hours: 3:00-9:00pm

Community Connectome presents Nurture The Environment on Sunday November 18, 2012 from 3-9pm featuring an art exhibition, musical performances, a conference, and creative re-use workshops. The underlying theme for this event is coastal conservation. All artists, speakers, and musical performances are involved purposefully to cultivate an environment of beach-lovers aiming to save their home while inspiring their neighbors to do the same. All ages are invited to come together and thrive in this culture we've created to promote the nurturing of the environment, our own bodies, and our own minds.