Opportunities & Calls
Opportunities & Calls
Job Notices • Visual/Sound Artists • Writers/Poets • Singers/Musicians • Theater • Dancers • Classified
If you are a Washington Heights-Inwood artist or organization and have an event, opportunity, or classified ad that you would like listed on Artist Unite's webpage, please send a notice with information to
artistsunite-ny@artistsunite-ny.org
Female vocalist is seeking Jazz keyboard player or Jazz guitarist for professional duo to perform Jazz Standards.
Weekly gig in December already booked.
Need a seasoned professional asap.
Contact Susan @ 212-544-9245
Stage Manager/Assistant Director
Stage Managerial duties for new comedic farce "The Dentist" in New York. Rehearsal and Performance dates are in June, and all information is at http://www.thedentistplay.com. Pay is $125. Two weeks of evening commitment, two weekends plus three performances in the Village. Ability to operate video camera (hand-held VCR type) a plus. Job will not conflict with a day job, or friday/weekend night jobs. Definite opportunity to work with actors as assistant director. Design Opportunity Possible. Must Live in New York City immediate area.
Contact Jason Kendall at jrsquid3@moonbeam.net
Costume coordinator/designer for new comedic farce "The Dentist" in New York. Will have direct design input into the process with both the director and playwright. Will do budgeting, procurement, fitting, and possibly alterations. Will be required to be on-hand at the 3 shows for wardrobe duties: i.e. repair, storage and care. Rehearsal and Performance dates are in June, and all information is at http://www.thedentistplay.com. Pay is $125. Some evening commitments to meet actors, plus three Wednesday night performances in the Village. Job will not conflict with friday/weekend night jobs. Must Live in New York City immediate area.
Contact Jason Kendall at jrsquid3@moonbeam.net
Are you (or do you know) a classical or jazz musician from the Washington Heights neighborhood? We’ve got a special opportunity for you to share your talent with our school children. PS/I.S.187, the Hudson Cliffs School, would like to invite guest artists to perform for first through fourth grade students during their quiet lunchtimes. These “musical lunches” will be held on regular schooldays between the hours of 11:45 AM and 1:00 PM. Solo or group performances are fine, provided the music is classical or quiet jazz. Please be aware that, as a public school, we can only accept volunteer performances and that no sales of recordings are permissible. If you are interested in sharing your talent with the children of our community please contact:
Ruth Lilienstein-Gatton
Co-Chairperson, Community Liaison Committee,
Hudson Cliffs Parents Association
ruthal@vzavenue.net
212-928-6582
Music Leader
The YM &
YWHA of Washington Heights/Inwood is looking for an accompanist and inspiring
music leader to lead a nonprofessional senior center singing group.
The group specializes in Broadway and popular standards and meets
approximately twice a month.
For more information or to apply, please call (212) 569-5271 X231.
Development Associate for Artists Unite.
Artists Unite seeks an individual to develop a funding base for the organization. We have received a number of gifts and project-specific grants and are looking for further contributions and grants from patrons, corporations, and government agencies. Pay to be determined. Please contact Peter Ferko at peterferko@artistsunite-ny.org.
Project Director for Jazz Series.
Artists Unite seeks an individual to direct a jazz series in Fort Tryon Park. Demonstrated experience in music promotion or performance preferred, but not required. Enthusiasm and professionalism essential. Stipend possible based on fundraising results. Please contact Rosa Napartstek at RNaparstek@aol.com.
Project Staff for Art Party & Show.
Artists Unite seeks individuals to help with planning and execution of a hit-and-run style art exhibit & party this fall to raise funds and give artists a chance to hang out and share work. Please contact Peter Ferko at peterferko@artistsunite-ny.org
Barrett Art Center's PHOTOWORK 06: 19th Annual National Juried Photography Exhibit
March 18 - April 15, 2006 in Poughkeepsie, NY
Barrett Art Center seeks entries for PHOTOWORK 06, a national juried exhibition. Photography and photography mixed media are eligible.
Juror: Alison Morley, Chair, Photojournalism and Documentary Program, International Center for Photography.
Cash awards and exhibition opportunities will be given.
Prospectus available online at: <http://www.barrettartcenter.org>www.barrettartcenter.org, or by sending an SASE to: Barrett Art Center, 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
For more information, call (845) 471-2550 or e-mail: <mailto:info@barrettartcenter.org>info@barrettartcenter.org.
Call for Film Submissions
Rooftop Films is still accepting submissions!
Actually, Rooftop accepts submissions year round. But if you would like to submit your films or videos for the 2005 Rooftop Films Summer Series, you should make sure that they are postmarked on or before Friday, April 1st. We will still accept submissions after that date, but we have already received hundreds of submissions and we can’t promise that we will be able to consider films submitted after that date. Films submitted after deadline will be held onto for future screenings.
The 2005 Summer Series will consist of more than 22 different shows on rooftops in Brooklyn and in magnificent outdoor locations around New York City, with thousands of people coming out to enjoy the films and the view. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your short or feature length films shown at one of our unforgettable screenings!
Submission Guidelines:
*Write your name, address, email, phone number, and the name of the film DIRECTLY ON the tape or DVD
*We accept films and videos of any length, genre or format.
*Please include a completed Submission Form <http://rooftopfilms.com/2005_submission_form.pdf> with your film.
*Please enclose $7 per filmmaker. You can submit as many films as you would like for the single submission fee. No films will be turned away due to lack of funds, but any contribution is appreciated.
*Mail mini DV or VHS tapes, or DVDs to:
Rooftop Films
PMB 401
285 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
*Rooftop Films is always interested in working with curators and film organizations and cooperatives to put together special programs. For more information about collaborating with Rooftop or submitting a curated program, please visit the curate <http://rooftopfilms.com/collaborate_curate.html> page on our website.
*Complete submission information is available on our website <http://rooftopfilms.com/submit.html> .
*Please share this information with anyone you think might be interested in submitting their films to Rooftop.
If you have any questions, please visit our website <http://rooftopfilms.com/index.html> or email us at <submit@rooftopfilms.com>.
We look forward to seeing your films.
Sound and Web art
Artists Unite is accepting sound art submissions for the opening screen of www.artistsunite-ny.org. We are also accepting submissions of background art for sub-web pages. Art should incorporate the theme of multiple "A's" (see the OnLine Gallery page for an example) For more info contact artistsunite-ny@artistsunite-ny.org.
Cornerstone Center
Looking for other visual artists who want to get together and hire a model for a low-key, self-directed figure drawing studio. Why schlepp downtown to paint or draw?
Interested parties should contact Nancy Bruning at nbruning@aol.com and type 'artists unite' in the subject.
Cornerstone Center
189th St. & Bennett Ave.
Seeking
Visual Artists for periodic two-day showings
Contact Chris cwogaman@aol.com
Coda Café
1030 St. Nicholas Ave @ West 162nd Street
Monthly solo exhibitions.
Submit
a one-page biography, sample of work(s) with description of size, medium,
etc.
Please indicate if the work is for sale. Artists will be notified
about selection the last week of the month.
Contact: Shae Russell (212) 568-5405
Looking for guitar player for acoustic rock trio
Must be familiar with classic rock standards (CSN, Stones, Led Zeppelin,
CCR, Aerosmith, Beatles...)
Must be able to sing (at least backing vocals)
Simon
(212) 942-2213
This is an announcement of a great opportunity for kids and adults from Washington heights and the area to start music lessons without spending so much on a musical instrument. The SaxophoneSchool.com is offering free instruments. Please visit www.thesaxophoneschool.com for more information or call the saxophoneschool.com
212-5924540.
Songwriters Hall of Fame & The National Academy of Popular Music
Sponsors
songwriters showcases, open mics, songwriting & performance workshops,
and network meetings.
Contact: Bob Leone, (212) 957-9230, songwritershalloffame@compuserve.com
WWW.ALLABOUTJAZZ.COM
Reviews
jazz and improvisational music for regular online column.
Contact: Laurence Donohue-Greene, jazzweaving@att.net
AUDITION
bryoncarrdance@yahoo.com
Hello,
Wanted to all let you know about our new dance
company LigthCurve dance and mixed media. In the
attachment you will find information about the
audition we are having this coming week. Please spread
the word to any dancers you know it would be greatly
appreciated!
Thank you so much!
Bryon
Moonbeam.net productions Casting Call
Hello actors. Currently, Moonbeam.net Productions is presenting Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" at the Manhattan Repertory Theater. Performance dates are November 21 and 22. Please visit this website for more information as well as cast bios and pictures. http://www.moonbeam.net/12Nite
Our future productions are what I am contacting you about tonight.
1) The Two Gentlemen of Verona is in the works to be produced also at Manhattan Rep in December.
http://www.moonbeam.net/inwood
2) A remounting of the Festival-winning musical "All the World's a Stage" also at Manhattan Rep in February or March. http://www.moonbeam.net/atwas for production history
3) A remounting of "The Dentist" in April or May. http://www.thedentistplay.com
4) Spring and Summer productions of Shakespeare with Shakespeare Saturdays. Readings will be later performed as full shows on dark nights at Manhattan Rep.
5) A Summer outdoor production with an extended run up in the Inwood area.
We invite you to visit our website:
http://www.moonbeam.net
to learn more about Moonbeam.net Productions. Please keep in contact with us. We are actively developing a strong relationship with this major Off-Off-Broadway company and our intention is to be prolific and innovative in our approach to theatrical work. We have a unique approach to Shakespeare, Farce and Clown work, which we wish to share with you.
We hope you can make it to see "Twelfth Night" on November 21 and 22.
http://www.moonbeam.net/12Nite/
Moonbeam.net Productions is
Jason Kendall
Director/Playwright/Producer
Donna Stearns
Composer/Playwright/Producer
.
We are a small group of creative writers looking for a part-time secretary/office assistant in the Upper Manhattan area. Work from home, 4--5 hours a week, checking markets, mailing out submissions, tracking deadlines and generally doing those small things we never seem to have time to do. Must have some experience and be reliable. All supplies and postage on us, including half your online costs. Contact: Susan Wagner at z31w@aol.com.
If you are a Washington Heights-Inwood artist or organization and have an event, opportunity, or classified ad that you would like listed on Artist Unite's webpage, please send a notice with information to