AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

FINAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
GIBRALTAR POINT INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM
ON TORONTO ISLAND,
TORONTO, CANADA

Artscape is currently accepting applications for the Gibraltar Point
International Artist Residency Program taking place June 1 – 30, 2007.

Submission Deadline:
February 21, 2007, 4pm EST
2007 Program Dates:
June 1 – 30

ABOUT THE GIBRALTAR POINT INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The Gibraltar Point Residency transcends political, aesthetic and geographic boundaries, welcomes diversity and provides a spawning ground for unique cultural alliances. The program is open to Canadian and international artists who are engaged in the research, development or creation of work. Emerging, mid-career and established professional artists are invited to apply. Participants in the residency program receive accommodation, a private work studio and all meals at no cost. Travel and material costs are the responsibility of participating artists.

CALL for Short Films from Eastern Africa
Amakula Kampala International Film Festival calls for short films
from Eastern Africa to be entered into competition during the 4th Amakula Kampala International Film Festival that takes place in Kampala, Uganda May 3-13, 2007 Deadline is March 15, 2007.
Details online at http://www.amakula.com or by emailing
info@amakula.com

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DIFF announces dates for 28th edition, Calls for Film Entries
The 28th edition of South Africa's longest running film festival,
the Durban International Film Festival, will run June 20-July 1, 2007. DIFF calls for Feature, Short, and Documentary film entries from around the world. The deadline for entries is March 1,2007 for short films and documentaries; and March 15, 2007 for feature films. The complete information and entry form available online at http://www.cca.ukzn.ac.za

Art'ishake welcomes participants to submit papers, articles, news, images of artworks, and announcements on arts and development issues.

Submission Areas:

- News, Experiences, Events, Projects, and Opinions on Millennium
Development Goals [MDGs], in particular as these relate to the arts
and to creativity. (max 2000 words)
- Research and white-papers on arts, human development, as well as
the impact within the local, national, and international community
[Theoretical, methodological, economic, international and
intercultural approaches to and perspectives on arts and develop
ment, and more] (max 1500 words)

2007 MASTER ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
APRIL 16 - MAY 6 (application deadline:
January 12, 2007)
Robert Dick, composer/flutist
James Hyde, visual artist
Alice Notley, poet

MAY 14 - JUNE 3 (application deadline:
February 9, 2007)
Michael Burkard, poet
Stephen Jaffe, composer
Thomas Struth, visual artist

JULY 23 - AUGUST 12 (application deadline:
March 16, 2007)
Cornelius Eady, playwright/poet
Maria Elena Gonzalez, visual artist
Denis Smalley, composer

OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 4 (application
deadline: May 25, 2007)
Paul Pfeiffer, visual artist
Sarah Skaggs, choreographer

To All Fellow Writers,

Free Fall is looking for writers to make submissions of poetry and
short stories of all genres as well as articles on various topics,
personal essays, and reviews of books on or about writing. Free
Fall is a non-paying market and your only compensation for your
published work will be the promotion and exposure of your work and
you as a writer. The target readers for Free Fall are writers,
readers, editors, and agents and our goal is to be a stepping stone
for those beginner writers who are still on the back burner and to
get your writing out there to be seen.

The Langston Hughes African American Film Festival - WA.
Deadline: January 31, 2007. Seeks films by (and about) African-
Americans and people of African descent from around the world.
Seeking positive images & stories. Filmmakers do not have to be
Black, but film themes must have primary focus on Black people,
Black life and/or Black culture. Genres/themes: dramatic narrative,
animation, shorts, children's / youth films, lesbian/gay,
documentary, experimental. $50 honorarium paid for works selected.
Please send preview copy and $20 submission fee to: LHAFF, Langston
Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 - 17th Avenue South, Seattle WA

Creative Capital Grants in visual arts and film/video - NY.
Deadline: March 5, 07. Will be awarded to thought-provoking,
visionary and inventive projects by artists. Applications will be
available for downloading at http://www.creative-capital.org on 2/5/07. It
is best to check out the details of this important national funding
for individual artists as soon as possible.

This was posted on the Art4Development Yahoo! Groups listserv.

The Studio for Creative Inquiry Artist Residency Program

Offers an opportunity for artists working in interdisciplinary and collaborative forms that incorporate new technology.

The Studio supports projects that integrate the arts, science, technology, and the humanities, that impact local and global communities. Participating artists create the projects and then collaborate with faculty-researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University for implementation. Residency period is one year. At this time, proposed projects should not require full funding by the Studio. Applications reviewed semi-annually. Proposals should be submitted at least 6 months prior to desired residency period. For more information, contact: STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, College of Fine Arts, Room 111, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890; Phone: (412) 268-3454; Fax: (412) 268-2829;

The Nature Conservancy's Andy Warhol Preserve Visual Arts Program

Deadline: February 1, 2007.

The Andy Warhol Visual Arts Committee, comprised of artists, educators and The Nature Conservancy staff, accepts applications from artists who are interested in the artist-in-residence program. Artists in residence are provided with basic housing for one week, during which time they have access to the Andy Warhol Preserve for artistic pursuits. The artist in residence agrees to conduct one educational workshop during his or her stay, but is free to pursue his/her own artistic endeavors during the rest of the week. Artists interested in conducting programs and/or participating as an artist in residence at the Andy Warhol Preserve should send a cover letter and resume. Visitors to the preserve are asked to leave it in the condition it was found. The preserve is located in a remote area and a car suitable for a rough road is essential. Note that housing is located several miles from the preserve. The Andy Warhol Visual Arts Committee, c/o The Nature Conservancy, PO Box 5125, East Hampton, NY 11937.

The Nancie Mattice Award for Emerging Artists 2007

Deadline: December 31, 2006.

The Dangenart Gallery in Nashville, TN announces a call to artists for "The Nancie Mattice Award for Emerging Artists 2007", Feb 27 - Mar 17, 2007. The competition is open to all artists, national and international, working in all media. All forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphics, digital and installation art are eligible, except video art. Not-for-Sale work is acceptable. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to qualify. $500 cash award and exhibition awards. $30 entry fee up to 4 slides, $5 additional. For prospectus visit http://www.dangenart.com/infoforartistsmatticeaward.htm. Questions? Contact Sharon Keylin at mail@dangenart.com or call (615) 251-1616.