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GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS

artist must live or work in designated location


|N| Media: All. Deadline: Feb 3

Hand deliver sample and proposal. Showing work relating to gender and/or female identity, by artists’ collective “dedicated to creating opportunities to examine, play with and break gender stereotypes while building a safe space for artistic and personal exploration.” No fee to submit but $10-50 membership fee if accepted. => Laureen G, Trans-gression Multidisciplinary Arts Festival, AIRSPACE, 4013 Chestnut St, Phila PA 19104. info@trans-gression.org; http://xrl.us/AOM96br.


|N| Media: PA. Deadline: Feb 4 ~

SF Bay Area. 48 selected to photograph specific areas in Alameda during specific 48-hr period. $35/3 (CD or prints) not necessarily of Alameda Cty. $1K+. Jury: Sarah Beserra. => Debra Owen, 2008 Alameda on Camera, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St, Alameda CA 94501. 510-523-6957; debra@frankbettecenter.org; http://xrl.us/AOM96e.


Media: PH FI VI DI. Deadline: Feb 4 ~

CA. Juried show of work showing impermanence of any type, e.g., biological, economic . . . or that is impermanent and ephemeral in itself, e.g., wilting flowers, growing plants. . works that invite the viewers to change them, etc, $15/1 $40/3 max. (sl, phot [up to 3 ea] or actual work). $250+. Jury: Alison Bing, author, art critic, contributing editor for “Artweek,” SFGate.com, et al. => Art & Impermanence, Sebastopol Ctr. for the Arts, 6780 Depot St, Sebastopol CA 95472. 707-829-4797; fax -0369; satrip@monitor.net; http://xrl.us/AOM94bj.


Media: Wall hung. Deadline: Feb 6 ~

SF Bay Area. Show of altars & boxes -- pagan, religious & non-religious, idols, icons, heroes, heroines, etc. No fee/1-3 (email jpgs under 700k but big enough to see). => Altarations, Eclectix Store & Gallery, 7523 Fairmount Av, El Cerrito CA 94530. 510-364-7261; eclectixp@yahoo.com; http://xrl.us/AOM94g.


|N| Media: All. Deadline: Feb 10

Hand deliver. Juried show, all styles, subjects, etc. $10/1 (actual work only). Jury: CORE Members. => Wide Open Whatever, Core New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Dr, Denver CO 80204. 303-297-8428; art@corenewartspace.com; http://xrl.us/AOM96af.


Media: All. Deadline: Feb 22

WA. Support for artist-generated projects, which can include (but are not limited to) development, completion or presentation of new work. No fee/ 10 (sl or jpg/CD or VHS), appl., résumé, etc. $1.5K. => GAP Grants, Artist Trust, 1835 12th Av, Seattle WA 98122-2437. 206-467-8734x9 or 866-218-7878; info@artisttrust.org; http://xrl.us/AOM95r.


|N| Media: PA PS WC. Deadline: Mar 8

AK AZ CA CO HI ID MT NV NM OR UT WA WY. Juried regional. $30/3 (sl or CD). $10K purchase prizes. Jury: Gary Faigin, co-founder, artistic dir. Gage Academy of Art, painter, author educator. => MJ Koreiva, Expressions West 2008, Coos Art Mus., 235 Anderson Av, Coos Bay OR 97420. 541-267-3901; info@coosart.org; http://xrl.us/AOM96ae.


|N| Media: All. Deadline: Mar 10

Delaware Valley. Immediate, short-term, project-based grants to women and trans people who create art for social change. No fee, application, budget, project description, etc. Up to $2.5K. => Art and Change Grant, The Leeway Fdn, 123 S Broad St Ste 2040, Phila PA 19109. 215-545-4078; fax -4021; info@leeway.org; http://xrl.us/AOM85be.


Media: All. Deadline: Mar 14

CT MA ME NH NJ NY PA RI VT. Juried show. $20/1, no limit (CD or DVD). $4-8K. Jury: Thom Collins, dir., Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase, NY. => 59th Art of the Northeast USA, Silvermine Guild Arts Ctr, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan CT 06840-4398. 203-966-966-9700; guild@silvermineart.org; http://xrl.us/AOM95bz.


|N| Media: All. Deadline: Mar 15 |+|

Houston metro area (Harris Cty). Unrestricted grants for non-student artists. No fee/8 (on line, or 5 min of Video/Media/Sound by mail), appl on line, CV, statement. $1.5-15K. => Boston Grants, Artadia, 210 Eleventh Av Ste 503, NY NY 10001. 212-727-2233; fax -352-9979; grants@artadia.org; http://xrl.us/AOM96t.

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|N| Media: CE DR FI GR MM PR PH SC.                                                                                           Mar 28 ~

CA. Juried exhibition. $15/1, no limit (sl or CD). Jury: Gloria Williams Sander, cur., Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena. => Tina Hasenberg, 23rd Ann, Made in California, City of Brea Art Gallery, 1 Civic Center Cir, Brea CA 92821-5732. 714-990-7730; breagallery@cityofbrea.net; http://xrl.us/AOM96ad.


Media: 2D 3D. Deadline: Mar 28

AK. Juried show of work inspired by Ketchikan migratory bird (list on pros.). No fee/2 (actual work) but money order required for return postage. $1225+. => Leslie Swada, Alaska Hummingbird Festival Juried Art Show, Ketchikan Visitor’s Bureau, 131 Front St, Ketchikan AK 99901. 907-228-6247; lswada@fs.fed.us.


|N| Media: Full color x(PH CU). Deadline: Mar 3-31 only

ME. Image of one or more Long-tailed Duck (old squaw) for hunting stamp. No fee/1 (only). $1K + 10 of own stamps. => Wendy Bolduc, Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest, Maine Dpt of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 284 State St, 41 State House Stn, Augusta ME 04333-0041. 207-287-8000; wendy.bolduc@maine.gov; http://xrl.us/AOM96at.


|N| Media: All x(FI VI). Deadline: Mar 31

MN ND SD IA WI. Solo or group shows. No fee/10 (CD-PC), résumé, proposal, etc. => Rachel Flentje, Regional Artists, Bloomington Art Center, 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington MN 55431. 952-563-8587; info@bloomingtonartcenter.com; http://xrl.us/AOM85ak.


|N| Media: All. Deadline: Apr 1

AZ. Juried shows of work “which departs from physical reality in varying degrees.” $20/10 (CD-PC only), appl, résumé, etc. Jury: artist panel. => Abstract/Abstracted, Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe, Phoenix AZ 85004. 602-254-7399 x115; http://xrl.us/AOM96am.


|N| Media: PR. Deadline: Apr 1

AZ. Juried show of handpulled works, any theme, print media. $20/10 (CD-PC only), appl, résumé, etc. Jury: artist panel. => Imprimatur, Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe, Phoenix AZ 85004. 602-254-7399 x115; http://xrl.us/AOM96am.


Media: PR PP PH BA CE. Deadline: Apr 1

NJ. 6-8 wks to create new body of work. No fee/10, appl.,project descrip., etc. $2-3K stipend, $150 travel, $500 materials budget, housing, studio use. => Geraldine R. Dodge Residency, Women’s Studio Workshop, Box 489, Rosendale NY 12472. 845-658-9133; fax -9031; info@wsworkshop.org; http://xrl.us/AOM75M.


|N| Media: All. Deadline: May 5

Delaware Valley. Unrestricted awards to women and trans artists who have been creating art and social change work for at least 5 yrs. No fee, appl, age and residency documentation, etc. $15K. => Transformation Award, The Leeway Fdn, 123 S Broad St Ste 2040, Phila PA 19109. 215-545-4078; fax -4021; info@leeway.org; http://xrl.us/AOM85be.


|N| Media: All. Deadline: May 14 ~

MD DC hand-deliver. 1-yr lease on studio space at reduced rates. No fee/5 (actual work), $8-9.6/sq. ft./yr if accepted. => Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel MD 20708. 301-953-1993; montpelier.arts@pgparks.com; http://xrl.us/AOM96bv.


Media: SC MSC. Deadline: Open

SF BAy Area. Help transform desolate, junk laden plot of land in Bayview district into “flourishing garden complete w/ installations of sculptures made of recycled materials.” No fee, submit portfolio of work, preferably online, plan. => Jennifer Alexander, The Bayview Artpatch, . 415-252-8300; jwa@jennalex.com; http://xrl.us/AOM82ay.

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Media: All. Deadline: Open

Coachella Valley, High Desert, surrounding areas. 4-mo. displays on Web of work suitable for viewing by public, from local artists not affiliated w/ commercial galleries. No fee (sl, CDs or jpgs by email), abbreviate résumé, statement. Jury: Art in Public Places Comm, => Richard L. Twedt, Virtual Art Gallery, City of Palm Desert, 72-567 Highway 111, Palm Desert CA 92260. 760-776-6380; fax -340-0574; rtwedt@ci.palm-desert.ca.us; http://xrl.us/AOM73BZ.


Media: All. Deadline: Open

Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Cochise Ctys and northern Sonora, Mex. Exhibits in airport of functional and non-functional work. No fee/5-10, résumé, artist statement. => Temporary Exhibits Prog., Tucson Airport, 7005 S Plumer Av, Tucson AZ 85706. art@tucsonairport.org; http://xrl.us/AOM80dw.


Media: PA SC PH TX 2D 3D. Deadline: Open

Eugene-Springfield (OR), surrounding area. Purchasing work for patient rooms, other exterior and interior areas of new Sacred Heart Medical Center at River Bend. No fee, contact for details. Jury: Kathy Hathorn, American Art Resources. => Melissa Davis, PeaceHealth Oregon Region. melissa.davis@americanartresources.com; http://xrl.us/AOM93bs.


Media: 2D 3D. Deadline: Open ~

Regional. Show of local and regional artists w/ body of work for sale. No fee/(sl or CD), proposal, résumé, statement, etc. => Gallery, Center for Visual Arts, 427 4th St, Wausau WI 54403. 715-842-4545; cva@cvawausau.org; http://xrl.us/AOM93ad.


Media: PA PR DR SC CE FR JE WO PH MM. Open ~

Nearby. 4-week showcase exhibits during 08. No fee to enter, $125 if accepted, contact for entry form. 8 linear feet. => Tony Mininno, Showcase 2008, Plaza Arts Center, 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg CA 95448. 707-431-1970; http://xrl.us/AOM93bv.


Media: All. Deadline: Open ~

Regional. Retail consignment of work priced $150 or less. No fee/unlimited (photos, sl, prints or CD), price list, 40% commission. => Art Submissions Ctte., Intrinsic Space, Space 237, 237 N Michigan, Toledo OH 43624. 419-255-5117; info@space237.com; http://xrl.us/AOM80cy.



MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS


|N| Media: All. Deadline: Feb 10

W/in 50 mi. of Philadelphia. Exhibition space for local emerging and experimental artists engaged in new art practices. No fee to apply/10 (digi, CD or DVD, etc), cover letter, appl, statement, ref., etc; $100 initiation, $50/mo dues, 2 yr. contract, gallery help. Solo, group and exchange exhibitions, no comm. on sales, etc. => Nick Cassway, Nexus/Fdn for Today’s Art, 1400 North American St, Phila PA 19122. 215-629-1103; info@nexusphiladelphia.org; http://xrl.us/AOM82bk.


Media: PR BA. Deadline: Feb 23

For those working in any form of printmaking, promotes practice and appreciation of fine art printmaking and prints. $50 (refundable)/10 (unframed prints preferred or sl or 8.5x11" photos), appl, résumé, brief artist statement; if book artist, 3 books that include at least one print. Exhibitions, journal, gallery. => Portfolio Review, CSP, Box 475422, SF CA 94147. portfolio@caprintmakers.org; http://xrl.us/AOM95ab.


|N| Media: DI VI NM WE. Deadline: Open ~

Shows of work that may cross “media boundaries and requires access to an adaptable atmosphere,” for 2007 season. $30/mo and up. Discounts on rentals and classes, use of virtual office, digital media lab, healthcare, etc.=> Memberships, 3rd Ward, 195 Morgan Av, Brooklyn NY 11237. 718-715-4961; fax -497-7010; info@3rdWardBrooklyn.org; http://xrl.us/AOM84x.

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Media: All. Deadline: Open

Portland OR/Vancouver WA area. Membership gallery open to all levels, approaches. No fee/10-20, etc; $100 initial, $95/mo., $195 escrow deposit. 2-person show, year round display on site and Web. => Talisman Gallery, Box 11618, Portland OR 97211. 503-284-8800; membership@talismangallery.com; http://xrl.us/AOM95cb.


Media: 2D 3D. Deadline: Open

International. Supports, encourages and promotes 2- and 3-D arts. No fee/6, 35GBP annual fee. Exhibition opportunities UK and USA, art and craft fair opportunities in the UK, etc. => Laura Elliott, International Association of 2 & 3 Dimensional Art, IATTDA, 8 Greenwood, 47 Wayland Close, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG129LA, UK. 07939282766; info@iattda.co.uk; http://xrl.us/AOM95bc.


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POLITICAL & PEACE


Media: All. Deadline: Feb 15 |+|

Nationally touring show starting in May and lasting 3-6 months, calling for art that promotes peace and calls for an end to the war in Iraq. No fee/5 (email), CV, statement. In conjunction w/ http://iraqmoratorium.org/. => Stop It!, circusguy@hotmail.com.


Media: FR. Deadline: Mar 15 |+|

International. Contribute crocheted, knitted, patched, quilted or felt 3'x3' fiber panels to be sewn together to completely cover abandoned gas station and gas pumps in Central NY to call attention to over-dependence on oil for energy. No fee. => Jennifer Marsh, International Fiber Collective, 109 Fordham Rd #A, Syracuse NY 13203. 614-561-9057; blueangle1412@yahoo.com; http://xrl.us/AOM93cu.


|N| Media: VI FI. Deadline: Jul 31

Festival of shorts, works in progress, features, documentaries, animation, digital, etc. on theme of “Freedom.” $30/1, $12/1 (shorts), 1/-2 price if by Mar 31, 2x price if after Jun 30, statement. => 9th Film and Video Fest, Woodstock Museum, Box 73, Woodstock NY 12498-0073. 845-246-0600; hello@WoodstockMuseum.com; http://xrl.us/AOM96bu.


Media: All. Deadline: Open |+|

International. Online exhibit of anti-war work. No fee/6, submit online as jpgs or as wmv, mpg, avi or mov format, 320x240 pixels up to 15 MB for videos. => Hedva Shemesh, Let-The-Muses-Speak-IAA.org. hedart@gmail.com; http://xrl.us/AOM91w.


Media: All. Deadline: Open

International. Publication of images in Iranian emag promoting “common ideas about the same subject and sharing talents and experiences w/ world wide artists.” No fee/2-6, submit online as jpg, or tif, minimum 800x600. => BrainStorm Magazine, Kolahstudio.com. kolahstudio@gmail.com; http://xrl.us/AOM82d.


Media: All. Deadline: Open

Women only. On line database for women in theatre, film and video but also visual artists whose work addresses social issues. No fee. Newsletter, access to funding. => The Fund for Women Artists, 3739 Balboa St #181, SF CA 94121. 415-751-2202; fax -586-1303; info@womenarts.org; http://xrl.us/AOM95cn.


Media: FI VI. Deadline: Open |+|

International. Seed funding for projects that bring together filmmakers from opposing sides of armed conflict situations worldwide. No fee, submit proposal synopsis, 250 words or less via email then 5-pg proposal synopsis, samples of work, etc. by mail. $10K generally. => Claude Ibrahimoff-Hurley, Conflict Zone Film Fund, Make Films Not War, 39 Mesa St Ste 300, The Presidio, SF CA 94129. 415-561-3104; fax -3111; filmfund@makefilmsnotwar.org; http://xrl.us/AOM93bL.

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PUBLIC ART

see also web and slide registries

 

|N| Media: PU. Deadline: Feb 15

RFQ/P for enhancements (signs, fence/panels, shade sturctures, icon, awning, etc.) to be incorporated into design of new aquatic center. No fee/5 (CD-PC), proposal w. up to 3 digi images, image list. $250K. => Natalie Strohm, Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center Project, Quorum Architects, Inc, 3112 West Highland Blvd, Milwaukee WI 53208. 414-265-9265; Natalie@quorumarchitects.com; http://xrl.us/AOM96au.

 

|N| Media: PU. Deadline: Feb 15

RFQ for site-specific durable work to “create an environment for reflection, respect and tribute” to all members of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, et al. No fee/15 (at least 3 completed works, on CD or DVD --15 copies), 15 copies: letter of intent, résumé, 3 refs., image list. $97K. => Elayna Toby Singer, Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park Project, Palm Beach County Art in Public Places, 2633 Vista Pkwy, West Palm Beach FL 33411-5603. 561-233-0235; fax -0206; esinger@pbcgov.com; http://xrl.us/AOM96bd.

 

|N| Media: PU. Deadline: Feb 21 |+|

RFQ for series of durable, low maintenance custom architectural shade trellises or similar elements to serve as functional and unifying visual elements for new healths sciences center campus. No fee/10 (PowerPoint on CD or DVD), cover sheet, résumé, printed copy of PP presentation. $400K. => Debbie Griffin, FP&C #08-10 Amarillo Campus, Office of Facilities Planning & Construction, Box 42014, Lubbock TX 79409-2014. 806-742-2116; fax -2241; Debbie.griffin@ttu.edu; http://xrl.us/AOM96c.

 

|N| Media: PU. Deadline: Feb 21

RFQ for durable, low maintenance site-specific work that helps identify new library. No fee/6-10 (CD), 10 copies of statement of interest, résumé, etc. $50K. => Mark Flickinger, Palm Harbor Library, Pinellas County Arts Coun., 13805 58th St N Ste 2450, Clearwater FL 33760-3733. 727-453-7869; mflickin@co.pinellas.fl.us; http://xrl.us/AOM96bf.

 

|N| Media: PU ME. Deadline: Feb 22 |+|

RFQ for Student Leisure Pool (ornamental entry gates), Soccer Field (entry gates), High Performance Research Computing Facility (entry railing). No fee/10 (PowerPoint on CD or DVD), cover sheet, résumé, printed copy of PP presentation. $130K total. => Mike Ellicott, FP&C #08-10 Lubbock, Office of Facilities Planning & Construction, Box 42014, Lubbock TX 79409-2014. 806-742-2116; fax -2241; mike.ellicott@ttu.edu; http://xrl.us/AOM96d.

 

|N| Media: PU. Deadline: Feb 29

RFQ for work at data center to “engage the many employees and compliment the architecture of the building and the design of the surrounding green spaces.” No fee/10 (CD), résumé, etc. $90K. => Meagan Atiyeh, State Data Center, Oregon Arts Comm., 775 Summer St NE Ste 200, Salem OR 97301-1284. 503-986-0084; meagan.atiyeh@state.or.us; http://xrl.us/AOM96ba.

 

|N| Media: SC. Deadline: Feb 29

RFP for works in newly renovated Physics building, including interior, connecting glass enclosed walkway and Physics space in the adjacent Lang Hall. No fee/(CD or color prints), letter of interest, refs, etc. $64K. Jury: Art in Architecture Committee. => Art and Architecture Committee, Begeman Hall Art Project, UNI, Dept of Art - KAB 104, Cedar Falls IA 50614-0362. 319-273-2077; http://xrl.us/AOM96bt.

 

|N| Media: PU All. Deadline: Feb 29

Roster of pre-qualified artists to be considered for parks-related public art projects. No fee/6-10 (CD), 10 copies of statement of interest, résumé, etc. $25-$150K ea. project. => Mark Flickinger, Artist Roster for Parks, Pinellas County Arts Coun., 13805-58th St N Ste 2450, Clearwater FL 33760-3733. 727-453-7869; mflickin@co.pinellas.fl.us; http://xrl.us/AOM96bg.

 
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|N| Media: PU. Deadline: Feb 29

RFQ for work to further define and express connected whole through series of site-specific public art pieces, preferably dealing with Intervention, The Individual, Hope, Discovery and Diversity. No fee/10 (CD), résumé, etc. $200K. => Meagan Atiyeh, Education, Oregon Arts Comm., 775 Summer St NE Ste 200, Salem OR 97301-1284. 503-986-0084; meagan.atiyeh@state.or.us; http://xrl.us/AOM96bb.

 

Media: PU. Deadline: Feb 29

International. RFP for permanent exterior work for admin. building, possibly on themes of time, generations or history. No fee/10 (CD, sl or photos), appl, CV, written and visual proposal. $27K. Jury: City of Edmonton rep., architect or engineer, two professional artists, community member. => Kristy Trinier, Fort Edmonton Administration Building Public Art Project, The Edmondton Arts Council, #808, 10310 Jasper Av, Edmondton AB T5J 2W4, CANADA. 780- 424-2787; ktrinier@edmontonarts.ab.ca; http://xrl.us/AOM95as.

 

Media: PU PA PH ME. Deadline: Feb 29

International. RFP for permanent 2D work possibly incorporating theme of flow, waves or vertex for 2 concrete walls of center lobby of new fitness center lobby. No fee/10 (CD, sl or photos), appl, CV, written and visual proposal. $22.5K. Jury: City of Edmonton rep., architect or engineer, two professional artists, community member. => Kristy Trinier, Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre Public Art Project, The Edmondton Arts Council, #808, 10310 Jasper Av, Edmondton AB T5J 2W4, CANADA. 780- 424-2787; ktrinier@edmontonarts.ab.ca; http://xrl.us/AOM95au.

 

Media: SC. Deadline: Mar 1

RFP for new or existing work, all styles, abstract or representational, for new transit village. No fee/1 (conceptual drawing or photo if existing piece + up to 6 digital views), explanation, price quote, résumé, etc. $30K max. Jury: Cultural Arts Comm. => Ercie Santos, SSF-CAC Public Art Program, SSF Recreation & Community Services Dept, Cultural Arts Comm., Box 711, So. San Francisco CA 94080. 650-829-3810; ercie.santos@ssf.net; http://xrl.us/AOM95ca.

 

Media: PU consultant. Deadline: Open

Unjuried list of public art consultants and planners. No fee. => Public Art Consultant Roster, City of San Diego Comm. for Arts & Culture, 1010 Second Av Ste 555, San Diego CA 92101-4998. 619-533-3051; dsprings@sandiego.gov; http://xrl.us/AOM83bv.

 

|N| Media: All outdoor. Deadline: Open

Pool of artists to commission for “artistic and functional” site furnishings for tideland parks and public spaces around San Diego Bay. No fee/slide sheet, résumé, budget parameters, etc. $2.5-5K and up per item. => Site Furnishings & Amenities Prog, Port of San Diego, Box 120488, San Diego CA 92112-0488. 619-686-7246; http://xrl.us/AOM85bp.

 

Media: PU All. Deadline: Open

Database of public artists, for future projects, previous experience preferred, not required. No fee, register on line.=> Public Art Database Registry, Pinellas County Arts Coun., 13805-58th St N Ste 2450, Clearwater FL 33760-3733. 727-453-7869; http://xrl.us/AOM78bt.

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 a workbook for artists who want support and exposure. Now out, this 123 page 8½x11" wire bound volume will help you find and win competitions, grants, residencies and other  opportunities. With: • contributions by more than two dozen experienced artists, jurors and consultants • questionnaires to help you find the right venues for your work • worksheets • lists of art organizations • tips on shooting winning slides. Learn how to get people to give you money to do your art.

Get yours now.
Send $17.95 + 2.95 S&H to: Book,
AOM, Box 502, Benicia CA 94510-0502
 or see www.ArtOpportunitiesBook.com  Or order directly with PayPal using this secure link: http://tinyurl.com/69kd3

CONSULTING FOR ARTISTS
     Stuck? Floundering? At a crossroads? Searching for the right audience? Benny Shaboy, the publisher of
studioNOTES, is available to look at your work and talk with you  to help you discover the path that's best for you.
    I draw on information and insights gained from years of interviews and interaction with successful and resourceful artists, dealers, curators and collectors as well as my own years as a practicing artist.
    This is a service for serious professional artists, present or future.
    Consult in person, by phone, by mail or email or a combination.  Good references.  For more info: email or write Box 502-B, Benicia CA 94510-0502 or call 707-746-5516.

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      Praise for AOM       

I can't live without Art Opportunities Monthly!!!--E. J., Valencia CA

Thank you for such a great job putting together the Art Opportunities Monthly.--C. A. J.-B., Philadelphia

Love what you do.--L. K., Emeryville CA


I love your service. Have tried many and usually don't renew the second year. Yours, I'm happy to! --J. M., Tampa FL


The diversity of opportunities is great.--D. R., Ft. Collins CO


 DAMMMNNNN, Benny, that is one impressive list! Thanks.--E. D., El Cerrito CA


The Studio in the Woods residency is the first thing I applied for through AOM and I wanted to let you know about my success. I have recommended AOM to my friends.--P. W. , La Habra Heights CA


In the last year, I have applied to various galleries and competitions using your listings, with the following successes: 1) Selected as one of the winners, Paperworks show, Long Island, juried by Faye Hirsch, editor of Art in America; 2) Selected for solo show at the Greenbelt Art Museum, Maryland; 3) Selected for the Cambridge Art Association's National Prize Show, juried by Cheryl Brutvan from the Boston MFA. At any time I have about six applications of various kinds out in the world, all using information from the AOM listings. You're doing a great job--long may it continue. --P. H., Chicago


I have gotten a lot our of your list. I encourage all of my art clients to subscribe. I also very much appreciate your reviewing the listings to lessen the chance of being ripped off. I look forward to another year.--D. D., Oakland CA


AOM is the most reliable source of its kind for me.--C. S., Austin TX


Enjoyed the content and diversity of the offerings. Thank you for taking the time to compile this journal. --D. K., Amherst MA


I wanted to thank you for offering such a wonderful publication. It is my inspiration to apply and reapply to shows and competitions. I actually got accepted into two shows from your publication!!! --L. K., Richmond CA


I love your listings and tell people about it all the time.--G. S., Los Angeles


In addition to my own studio practice I teach, and have encourage my students to subscribe along with some other artists that I know. You do a great job. Thanks for all your hard work.--N. W., art professor, Napa CA


Is there any way I can quote a limited number of opps to groups I belong to as examples of what your list contains? I would include full credit and how to join up and subscribe to the list in any sharing, as well as glowing recommendations to do so.--Charles Lewton-Brain/Brain Press, Canada


Your listings have been a great resource for recent graduates, so I'm always pointing them to your site; I'm happy to link it to mine.--H. F. , art professor, Charlotte NC


I find your newsletter a wonderful resource and it also inspires me every month. Thank you for all your hard work.--D. K., Amherst MA


Thank you for providing an excellent resource for visual artists. --G. W., Alexandria, VA


I'm impressed with your lists - they're so much better than others I've tried.--X. N., Fremont CA


Love the newsletter. But its more than a newsletter, it's a community. --S. D., Boston



 I recommend your publication to many of the artists I make photographs for. You are doing valuable and important work!--D. D., Oakland CA


Always looking forward to the next AOM.--G. S., Kettle Falls WA


I just wanted you to know that I love these lists!--L. G., via the Internet


I have used AOM regularly for the last five years and found it to be a great assistance for me at a specific stage of my career.--B. B., Fairfax CA


Thanks! I look forward to receiving the newsletter by email!--M. B., New York City


Keep up your good work for the artists and the art communities. It is important to continue to assist artists and artistic endeavors, especially in this kind of political climate.--E. S., Scottsdale AZ


I renewed this subscription today. By the way, I've subscribed to other similar services, which I eventually cancelled. Yours is by far the best out there.--Dusti Scovel, Wimberley TX www.dustiscovel.com


I subscribe to your AOM. I think very highly of you and want you to know that.--W. J. H., Lincoln MA


I think you are already very thorough, and beautifully organized!--L. R., Tucson AZ


From subscription to success in just three weeks - many thanks. Yesterday I received an acceptance to participate (with my intriguing little images!) in the NAP Small Works Invitational Salon, which I found on the first AOM monthly listing you provided --J. S., Colorado Springs C


Thanks for such an excellent service.--B. S., Hungary


 Great work you're doing, many thanks!--E. C. M., Berkeley CA


 Thanks again for your quality service.--L. B., Iowa City IA


 Thank you for your amazing service.--M. M., public art administrator, CA

I have found Art Opportunities Monthly to be extremely helpful. . . .  Kudos to you  for a continuing and well done publication.--W. J. , Front Royal, VA


Great resource for artists who want to get their work out.--Trina Anderson, Oakland CA


Thanks Benny! I just look forward to seeing it each month! --Celeste Brignac., Starkville MS


Thank you for the service and the book. Thanks to these I was able to promote my husband's art - he got accepted to many interesting exhibitions which are definitely helping to develop his carreer.--A. M., Hicksville NY


Great work you're doing, many thanks!--E. M., Berkeley CA


Thanks for scanning the horizon for us! You make it easy to stay in the game.--S. L., Thayer MO


I have been having some success using art opportunities newsletter--keep up the good work. --J. N. C., New York City


I can only say "WOW!" --A. W., via the Internet.


I truly do appreciate the work you do to collect and make so much information available at such a reasonable cost. I do think it is an excellent resource and have encouraged students to take out their own subscriptions. The check for a couple books is in the mail. I wish I could give a copy of it to every one of our graduates.--M. W., Student Services Coordinator, art school


 Thanks for all the great work you do with AOM.--Mary Daniel Hobson, www.marydanielhobson.com


 I love what you do. Thank you for scanning so much information and making it so useable.--S. L. L., Thayer MO


 I tell lots of people about your list.--Charles Lewton-Brain, Canada President, Canadian Crafts Federation


 A great resource for artist opportunities.--Arts Council of Napa Valley.


This is a really great service. I give your brochures to other artists who come into my gallery.--J. W., Washington DC

Thank you again for the motivation and encouragement. Your emails have kept me up to date about opportunities in the States.--C. G., Paris, France


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