AMP connects artists and behind-the-scenes collaborators of all genres, including musicians, painters, performance artists, writers, dancers, and many more, with resources, opportunities, and personal connections. Many AMPers also provide free temporary lodging for other members. With thousands of members in 86 countries, AMP enthusiastically and energetically builds bridges between artists, audiences, and producers through our website, as well as at AMP-hosted parties and multimedia events worldwide. AMP is free to join. The only 'cost' is your energy and enthusiasm in building a global artistic community and helping fellow artists.
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szpilman award - award for ephemeral art

STILL THE ONLY AWARD FOR EPHEMERAL ART IN THE WORLD!

Members of the jury - Bernd Euler, Dirk Fleischmann, Lise Harlev, Leonard Kahlcke, Patrick Koch, Tina Kohlmann, Sara Nuytemans (prize winner 2010), Arya Pandjalu (prize winner 2010), Tina Schott, and Michal Sznajder - are glad to announce the SZPILMAN AWARD again in 2011.

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The SZPILMAN AWARD is awarded to works that exist only for a moment or a short period of time.
The purpose of the award is to promote such works whose forms consist of ephemeral situations.

Everyone can apply. Worldwide!
There is no participation fee.
Closing date: September 30, 2011 (postmark)

For all informations and the application form click www.award.szpilman.de and:
Apply Now!

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Amateur photographers are invited to submit travel photos

The photo contest, sponsored by The Washington Post, publishes outstanding photos under the broad theme of travel. Photographers are encouraged to experiment with lighting, angles, subjects and composition.

Photos must have been taken after July 31, 2010 and applicants can only submit one photo per person. To view photos that have already been submitted, click here.

The competition is for non-professionals and applicants may not earn more than 50 percent of their income from photography. Winners will have their photos published by The Post.

For more information, click here.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/submit-to-the-washington-...

from Art4Development

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Freedom to Create Prize

About the Freedom to Create Prize

Launched in 2007, the Freedom to Create Prize is a celebration of the courage and creativity of artists, and the positive influence of their work to promote social justice and inspire the human spirit. The Prize is open to all forms of art, in any creative field and any individual or group of any gender, religion or nationality.

In 2010, nearly 2,000 artists entered from more than 100 countries.

In 2011, a total prize fund of US$ 100,000 will be awarded to the winning artists and their nominated advocacy organisations to further the cause their artwork has highlighted.

Opportunities for Artists

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Job Opening: Media Instructor (Los Angeles)

MEDIA INSTRUCTOR

DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 17, 2011

Compensation: $1,800 stipend (exempt, temporary, no benefits)

Term: August 1, 2011 - November 10, 2011

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

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Job Opening: Director of Development (Los Angeles)

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

SUMMARY:

The Director of Development position is responsible for Visual Communications fundraising efforts as a mid-size, full service media arts organization focused on serving Asian Pacific media arts and artists. S/he plans, directs and implements a comprehensive development program that generates individual donors, foundation, government and corporate support.

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LA Stage Alliance is hiring two full-time positions!

LA STAGE ALLIANCE IS HIRING!

Join our team and help make an impact on our communities and help empower
the thousands of artists and millions of audience members in the Greater Los
Angeles Community!

*APPLICATIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS ARE DUE AT 12:00 NOON ON JUNE 20TH. THESE
POSITIONS BEGIN BY JULY 15, 2011.*
Information and applications are available at
www.lastagealliance.com/jobs.asp

COMMUNITY AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
LA STAGE is hiring a full-time (40 hours/week) Community & Events
Coordinator to facilitate community planning and event management for LA
STAGE and constituents at all levels (members, donors, ticket buyers,
partners, Board members, etc). Two primary projects will be overseeing and
coordinating the Ovation Awards events each fall and the planned LA STAGE

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Audition for Donna Sternberg & Dancers (Los Angeles)

*DONNA STERNBERG & DANCERS*, a contemporary dance company, is looking
for dancers with strong technique and performing skills in modern and/or
ballet for performances and touring for the 2011-2012 season.
Willingness to work with improvisation for the creation of new work as
well as partnering experience. There is performance and touring pay plus
a rehearsal stipend.

/"The company's strength is twofold, resting on the dancers' impressive
technique and Sternberg's diverse choreography."/Dance Magazine

Email dsdancers@ earthlink. net or call 310-260-1198 for further
information.Check out our facebook page to learn more about the company
or go to www.dsdancers.com

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Donna Sternberg
Artistic Director
Donna Sternberg& Dancers

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Job Opening: Marketing Director (Los Angeles)

Foundation for World Arts is seeking a experienced Marketing professional for the 2011 World Festival of Sacred Music-Los Angeles / Water is Rising USA Tour.

Position: Marketing Director

Period: June 1 to October 30, 2011
Job Description:
Serving as the senior member of the WFSM-LA staff, the Marketing Director provides overview management to festival and tour marketing campaign. Working with Festival Director, and the staff of the festival organizing partner-UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance, Marketing Director will be responsible for:

Marketing / Public Relations

- Develop and Coordinate Marketing campaign for both projects

- Draft Press Releases for WFSM and WR

- Coordinate WFSM Brochure copy and design

- Supervise and plan brochure distribution

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Residency at Labor, Budapest: Call for Applications

Residency at Labor, Budapest

Labor
Kepiro u. 6.
1053, Budapest
Hungary
labor@c3.hu
http://labor.c3.hu

Residency date: August, 2011

Applications should be e-mailed to labor@c3.hu.

Deadline for applications: June 15, 2011

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TransISTor 2011: Call for participation | Application deadline June 15!

TransISTor 2011: A series of workshops for film and audiovisual professionals

CIANT - International Center for Art and New Technologies
Kubelikova 27
130 00 Prague 3
Czech Republic
Phone: +420222360976
transistor2011@ciant.cz
http://transistor.ciant.cz/2011/

Preservation of Digital Audiovisual Works: June 21-24, 2011, Crete

Integrated Approach to 3D Cinema and Stereoscopy: July 4-7, 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus

S-3D Movie Making: July 18-21, 2011, Prague, Czech Republic

S-3D Post-production: August 24 - 27, 2011, Prague, Czech Republic

TransISTor is a multidisciplinary training initiative offering European professionals four intensive workshops focused on new technologies in the two following key areas:

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