The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg will hold a grant writing workshop at the Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC, at 6:30pm on Sept. 4, 2008, in the Conference Room of the Montgomery Building (the building on the east side of the plaza) on the second floor, next to the Spartanburg Science Center, to help groups and artists apply for arts project grants of up to $2,500. The next application deadline is Oct. 1, 2008. The Arts Partnership's Grants and Outreach Director George Loudon says the workshop is part of The Arts Partnership's efforts to make the arts accessible to all residents of the county. The workshops will explain The Arts Partnership's grant programs and provide detailed, step-by-step instructions for completing The Arts Partnership grant applications. The workshop is required for anyone making a first-time application. Applicants to the grant program do not have to be arts organizations. Any nonprofit organization, school or local unit of government is eligible to apply for any arts project or a project with a significant arts component. Artist Assistance, Project Assistance, Recurring Annual Community Activity, and Organizational Development grant applications are accepted four times a year. The grants require a cash match from the applicant. Project Assistance Grants and Recurring Annual Community Activity grants, from $100 to $2,500, are designed to encourage new cultural programs and support existing art activities occurring on an annual basis. The grants may be used to support cultural activities ranging from festivals to exhibits and performances. Organizational Development Grants from $100 to $2,500 are designed to help organizations become more professional and for staff training. They are available to (1) nonprofit arts organizations and (2) humanities and science organizations receiving general operating support from The Arts Partnership. Artist Assistance Grants are available to professional artists residing in Spartanburg County to further their professional development. These grants range from $100 to $1,000. Recently funded arts projects have included support for a summer program integrating dance and visual arts instruction for city youth, a multi-day creative writing workshop with instruction by nationally recognized authors, a public art program involving artists' visual interpretation of "The Maltese Falcon" in conjunction with "The Big Read - The Maltese Falcon" sponsored by the Spartanburg County Public Libraries, and support for an artist's public exhibit of a sculpture for the first Chinese Biennial in Beijing in conjunction with the Beijing Olympics. The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg provides leadership to develop the scope and excellence of the arts and sciences and historic preservation in Spartanburg County. This program is funded by donors to The Arts Partnership Campaign, the County and City of Spartanburg, and the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC. To register for a workshop, or for more information about The Arts Partnership's programs and services, call 864/583-2776. Workshop registration is available also by visiting Spartanburg's online Community Calendar at (www.spartanburgchamber.com/visitor/). Registrants should go to the day of the month of the workshop, click on the registration icon, fill out the form and submit it. Grant Guidelines and Grant Application Forms as well as additional information about The Arts Partnership are available on the Internet at (www.spartanarts.org).

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, is calling for entries for its Regional Emerging Artist-in-Residence, taking place from Jan. ­ July 2009, in Artspace's Studio 106. The deadline for applications is Oct. 1, 2008. This residency provides emerging visual artists residing in North Carolina with time and space to explore their work in a supportive, thriving, artistic environment. The six-month residency includes a private, rent-free studio with 24-hour access. There is a $25 application fee. Artspace, a thriving visual art center located in downtown Raleigh, brings the creative process to life through inspiring and engaging education and community outreach programming, a dynamic environment of over 30 professional artists studios, and nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Approximately 95 artists hold professional memberships in the Artspace Artists Association. Thirty-five of these artists have studios located at Artspace. Artspace is located in Historic City Market in Raleigh at the corner of Blount and Davie Streets. Artspace is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, the Raleigh Arts Commission, individuals, corporations, and private foundations. For complete guidelines, contact the Director of Programs & Exhibitions, Lia Newman, by e-mail at (lnewman@artspacenc.org), call 919/821-2787 or visit (www.artspacenc.org).

The Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston, SC, welcomes applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director, available immediately. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 1, 2008. Redux Contemporary Art Center is a 501(c) 3 organization established in 2002 dedicated to the production, presentation and education of the contemporary visual arts. The organization is located in a 6,000 square ft. warehouse space in historic downtown Charleston, and is complete with two galleries, performance space, classroom, 14 artist studios, and full print-making, darkroom and woodshop facilities. The organization currently provides exhibition space, an artist in residency program, full education and outreach programs, lecture series, and music/artist performance area. Redux is currently seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for maintaining, overseeing and developing the following Redux programs: Exhibitions/Curating, Public Relations, Studio Rental Program, (both long and short term), Facility Maintenance, General Office, Website and Internet presence, Computers and office network, Accounting/Fundraising , Redux Non-Profit Status, Gallery, Film Screenings/Lectures and Education. In addition the Executive Director will oversee the Redux staff including the Director of Development and Education/Outreach Coordinator, and all interns and volunteers. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of contemporary visual art practices and non-profit experience. S/he will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and will be able to work effectively with the Redux board of directors, staff, volunteers, and community leaders. S/he will be able to speak and write persuasively about the mission, programs, and contribute to the income needs of Redux and its related projects. S/he will have superb planning, organizational, and supervisory skills. A strong organization vision is encouraged with an emphasis on long term strategic planning. Compensation, including benefits, is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualifications: BA, BS or BFA required - preference for a visual arts background. MA, MFA or 3-5 years relevant working experience within contemporary visual art preferred. All interested applicants should apply by sending a current resume' and cover letter to the attention of the Board of Directors, Redux Studios, 136 St. Philip Street, Charleston, SC  29403 or e-mail to (info@reduxstudios.org). Please note *Executive Director Position* in subject line. For further info contact Seth Curcio
Director, Redux Contemporary Art Center, 136 St.Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29403; 843/722-0697, e-mail at (info@reduxstudios.org) or visit (www.reduxstudios.org).

The Lancaster Downtown Business Association in Lancaster, SC, is calling for participation in the Lancaster Street Market, an open air market to be held in downtown Lancaster on Oct. 4, Nov. 1, and Dec. 6, from 8am to 2pm. Gardeners, organic gardeners, baked goods, canned goods, and arts & crafts vendors are needed. There is a $30 Vendor fee for each date - space & tent included. For further information contact: See Lancaster at 803/286-1145 or visit (www.lancasterstreetmarket.com).

Art in the Shop is seeking artists interested in showing at the Tenth Annual Art in the Shop. This unique venue is located at the Shop, in Bethlehem, NC, studio of metal artist Richard Sinclair. The area is a fairly level grassy six-acre area with plenty of free customer parking. The show encompasses artwork of all varieties, but is fast becoming a fantastic venue for folk and outsider artists. Also featured will be bonsai, sculpture, paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, garden art and much, much more. We are only looking for quality artwork and fine crafts. Booth space for the event is $40 for a 10' x 10' space. Booths are spaced so there are at least two customer accessible sides. All artwork must be original in design, absolutely no kits accepted. Art in the Shop 2008 takes place on Oct. 4, 2008, from 10am-5pm and will be held, rain or shine, at The Shop located at 274 Bobby Godfrey Lane, Taylorsville. NC. Art in the Shop is also seeking persons or organizations interested in volunteering in several areas and/or sponsoring the music stage. Music stage sponsors will be promoted. A raffle will be held to benefit Full Circle Arts, a Hickory, NC, area not for profit Artist Cooperative. Interested persons should contact Barbara Sinclair at 828/632 -0106 or e-mail to (info@artintheshop.net). Check out the website for more information at (www.artintheshop.net).

Tryon Arts & Crafts Fall Festival in Tryon, NC, will take place on Oct. 17 - 19, 2008. The event features juried artisan exhibits, craft demonstrations, food,
live music, childrens activities and a pumpkin carving contest. Vendor application deadline Sept. 12, 2008. For further info contact Tryon Arts & Crafts at 828/859-8323 or visit (www.tryonartsandcrafts.org).

Redux Contemporary Art Center is the premier non-profit contemporary art venue in South Carolina, offering opportunities for emerging and established artists to exhibit in historic downtown Charleston, SC. Exhibitions are not limited to any media, and all applicants will be considered for solo, group, and two person shows. Specific project requests and site specific works are welcome. The official postmarked deadline for all entries will be Nov. 1, 2008. Artists will be notified of results by mail on or before Dec. 1, 2008. Selected exhibitions will take place between March 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010. For details visit (www.reduxstudios.org/exhibitions/apply.html). To apply for an exhibition you must submit the following: Application  (requires adobe acrobat); $40 Application Fee (which includes yearly membership to Redux); portfolio of 10-20 recent works which can be in cd, dvd, or video format. (both mac and pc formatted discs accepted - No slides please); Inventory list including titles, dates completed, sizes, and mediums; Artist Statement (500 word max); Artistic Resume; and SASE for return of materials. Submit all materials to:
Redux Contemporary Art Center
136 St. Philip Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Redux will not be responsible for lost or damaged applications or materials. Artists invited to exhibit at Redux through this program should note: Artists are responsible for shipment of their artwork to and from the Redux Facility. Promotion of exhibitions will be paid for by Redux, which may include postcards, posters, and other material. Opening reception costs will also be paid for by Redux. Any insurance needed must be provided by the artists. For further info contact Kyle LeGette, Director of Development by e-mail at (kyle@reduxstudios.org).

City Art in Columbia, SC, is looking for some new artists to show works in their gallery (for sale) - including painters working on canvas (not works under glass). The gallery is also looking for Jewelry (hand crafted) to be consigned and sold at City Art Gallery. Please email images and retail pricing to (ww@cityartonline.com). We are also looking for glass art and ceramic and small metal sculpture. The exhibition space is a very large, high traffic space, attached to an art supply store. The space is also used for receptions and other gatherings. The space is perfect for large works of art as well as smaller works, but is over all very large. They are looking for contemporary art mainly - having shown works by emerging artists recently out of university, university and college art professors, artists being shown at art museums, etc. Artists interested in exhibiting at City Art must submit the following items in a digital formate (i.e. e-mail or cd rom) - Images, Artist Resume, Statement of Intent, and Pricing Structure. Materials must be submitted via postal mail or e-mail. Mailing address is:
Wendyth Wells
City Art Gallery
1224 Lincoln Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201. You can find a submission guide online at (www.cityartonline) under the heading "Contact Us".

Calling all art lovers! This past week TAP (Transylvania Arts Promotion) and TC Arts (Transylvania Community Arts Council) launched the new arts website (www.artsofbrevard.org) to promote all arts in Transylvania County. "Our area is known throughout the country as a "Vibrant Arts Hub", so the first thing TAP wanted to create was a "Virtual Arts Hub": one place where a visitor or resident could get all the information about all the arts in our area" said Paula Wesley, website administrator for the TC Arts Council. The website's goal is to include all serious artists, emerging as well as world renown, all arts venues, and all arts events from Transylvania County. If you are an artist or an arts organization in the county we invite you to log on to (www.artsofbrevard.org) and register your information. For further information call the Arts Council at 828/884-2787 or visit (www.artsofbrevard.org).

Carolina Bronze Sculpture in Seagrove, NC, is a full service foundry, handling all of your sculpture needs. Our 8000 sq. ft. facility is located in Seagrove, just off Interstate 73 in the central part of the state and just 38 miles south of Greensboro, NC. We manufacture all types of silicon bronze sculpture, from small, table top pieces to monumental size works. We are currently adding scanning and enlarging capabilities that will be unmatched on the east coast. Visit our gallery to see examples of some of our finished work and check out the rest of the website to learn more about the bronze casting process. When you are ready to turn your sculpture into a finely crafted bronze that will last for centuries, just call at 336/873-8291 or visit (www.carolinabronze.com).

All artists in the Western North Carolina region are invited to submit portfolios for upcoming 2008 and 2009 exhibits in the Haywood County Arts Council's Gallery 86 at 86 N. Main Street in historic downtown Waynesville, NC. Gallery 86 is seeking fiber artists, painters, ceramicists, fashion designers, jewelers, metal artists, woodworkers, glass artists, sculptors, and photographers. There is special interest in finding salt glaze pottery, contemporary glass work, contemporary woodwork, contemporary fiber art, handcrafted music instruments, and oils in all styles and subject matter. Gallery 86 is known for its exciting variety of exhibits that promote emerging and professional artists, primarily in the Western North Carolina region. Located between Sylva and Asheville, Waynesville is gaining stature as an arts destination and is an ideal location for artists to exhibit their work. On the first Friday of each month, galleries and businesses along Main Street in Waynesville remain open until 9pm for Art after Dark which showcases demonstrating artists, authors, musicians and other performers. For more details, interested parties should contact Paula Bolado at 828/452-0593, or reply by e-mail to (gallery@haywoodarts.org), or visit Gallery 86 at 86 North Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786.

The Center for Documentary Studies/Honickman First Book Prize in Photography is a biennial prize offering $3,000 in grant money, inclusion in an exhibition, and most importantly, the publication of a book of photography, published by Duke University Press in association with CDS Books of the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. Deadline: Sept. 5, 2008. To learn more, go to (www.cds.aas.duke.edu/bp/index.html) or send an SASE to CDS/THF First Book Prize in Photography, Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 West Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27705.

The Saturday Art Market will take place in Greenville, SC, on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm, at 1278 Pendleton Street, in the Pendleton Street Art District in Greenville. The event features original art and organic produce. Calling all artist and crafts people! Do you draw, paint, sculpt, do stained glass, pottery or any other creative endeavor? We finally have a venue in Greenville to show and sell our work! And YOU get to keep all the profits! For entry information contact: Shane Bryant at 864/325-4233 or Liz Daly at 864/325-4445. These events are made possible by:
MADE POSSIBLE BY: The William Felton School of Crafts, Daly Designs, and The Village Studios, all in Greenville.

Hub-Bub.com houses The Showroom Gallery and performance space, located on S. Daniel Morgan Ave. in downtown Spartanburg, SC. As of this past July, The Showroom will have rotating arts exhibitions showcasing contemporary and emerging artists working in all media- from easel painting to film/video to performance to digital media. We are still looking for artists applications for exhibition space to fill our first calendar year, and feel strongly that the amount of traffic through your website would be advantageous to our mission to promote the contemporary arts in the Upstate area. In addition to seeking out artists for exhibition, Hub-Bub.com also offers an 11 month artist-in-residence and writer-in-residence program, available to artists and writers between the ages of 20-30 who wish for time and space to develop their creative work. If possible, we would also like to have this amazing opportunity promoted on your ongoing opportunities for artists site. Please respond at your leisure by e-mail to (brian@hub-bub.com), or contact the Showroom Manager Stephen Long at (stephen@hub-bub.com).

Points of View Photography Gallery in Raleigh, NC, invites emerging and established photographers to apply for representation opportunities. Subject matters may include people, architecture, nature and travel destinations, or of an historical or abstract nature. Large format and alternative presentations are encouraged. POV is located in the Glenwood South district of Raleigh. Please send artist resume, artist statement, and 5-10 images (digital, slides or prints) of a consistent body of work to: e-mail at (david@davidbibb.com) or 20 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603. Call 919/829-1000 for more information.

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