The Catholic Foundation is pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Catholic Foundation Plaza Artists Competition and invites all professional North Texas artists to submit their artwork for consideration. The deadline for entries is 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 2, 2010.

The winning work will be selected by a panel comprised of highly respected members of the local arts community and will be announced and publicly unveiled in October. The winner will receive a $2,500 stipend and have their artwork displayed on a 28-foot-long by 9-foot-wide wall in The Catholic Foundation Plaza, located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. Honorable mentions will receive $250 each.

“The Dallas Arts District has grown immensely in size and reach over the past year. We recognize the worth in The Catholic Foundation Plaza’s bold presence and ability to impact the Dallas arts community,” said Edwin M. Schaffler, President and CEO of The Catholic Foundation. “In this competition’s fifth year, we are more excited than ever to invite local members of the arts community to submit their work to be showcased on the Plaza Art Wall, which is such a wonderful, public showcase of our local talent.”

The Catholic Foundation Plaza is a 3,900-square-foot public space on the grounds of the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, directly across from the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Dedicated in 2006, the Plaza was a gift from The Catholic Foundation to the Dallas community to commemorate the Foundation’s 50th anniversary. The Art Wall currently displays last year’s winning piece entitled “Music on Parade” by David Zvanut.

Professional artists living in the North Texas area are invited to submit one original work of art. The winning work will be photographed and installed on the wass and displayed there for one year. The work must be in keeping with the location of the Plaza on the Cathedral grounds but does not require a religious theme.

This year’s Selection Committee includes one representative from The Catholic Foundation and one representative from the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe; Cindy M. Gummer, owner of The Enchanted Galleries; Katherine Wagner, CEO of the Business Council for the Arts; Patricia B. Meadows, Art Connections; David C. Hickman, sculptor; Pamela Nelson, Dallas artist; Gary Skotnicki of Architexas, the architectural firm and designer of the Plaza; and David Zvanut, the 2009 competition winner.

For the complete Request for Proposal with all competition details please contact Linda Scheets at 972.661.9792 or lscheets@catholicfoundation.com. For additional information please visit www.catholicfoundation.com.

Chartered in 1955 by a group of dedicated Catholic laymen, The Catholic Foundation is a donor-focused community foundation that guides benefactors in compassionate charitable giving endeavors, utilizing extensive expertise to carry out the various philanthropic goals of its donors. The Foundation’s planned giving programs connects donors directly with organizations they wish to support within the Diocese of Dallas and elsewhere, whether that is a home parish, Catholic school or a community-based charity. Thanks to the generosity of donors both past and present, The Foundation has provided approximately $24 million to local organizations through hundreds of grants over the past 54 years, and donor-advised funds maintained at the Foundation have accounted for even more grants amounting to millions of dollars. For additional information about The Catholic Foundation, call 972.661.9792.

Starting Now! TEDxSMU is issuing a Request for Proposals for artists/artist teams interested in being a creative catalyst at TEDxSMU 2010. Open to artists, architects and designers of all types, we invite you to send us your ideas for a performance, installation or interactive-based project that will open our imaginations and create a dialogue between our two signature events: TEDxKids @SMU on Oct. 15, 2010 and TEDxSMU on Oct. 16, 2010.

Overview and Project Goals

TEDxSMU is currently planning its second series of ideas conferences around the theme “Starting Now.” The conferences incorporate dynamic and passionate presentations across a range of topics, this year centered on issues related to human survival. Creative performances, robust breaks and an energetic audience add to the mix that makes these events unique.

This year’s conferences will take place at Dallas’ new Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre – on the one year anniversary of its opening. TEDxKids @SMU is a half-day conference for 7th and 8th grade students (approximately 400 students + chaperones, speakers and sponsors), and TEDxSMU is a full day conference for attendees who have gone through an application process to be admitted.

One of the primary goals of the conference is to spark conversations about important ideas or issues. The organization’s steering committee firmly believes in the importance of creativity and creative expression as a driver for new ideas and innovation. As an extension of that belief, we have committed to commissioning a local North Texas artist or artist collaborative to create a piece to engage the audience at the Dallas TEDx events.

Artists are asked to propose projects that will be fully unveiled at the events on October 15-16, 2010; however, we will consider projects that have a visibility element leading up to the event and, if part of the selected project, will work with the artist to find an appropriate location. In keeping with the nature of this project, TEDxSMU encourages innovation and experimentation. Proposals are sought for three categories: interactive/community engagement, large scale temporary installation, and performance [artists can propose any combination of the three, however must only submit under one category].

Artists are particularly encouraged to consider projects that allow the audiences of the two separate events to “speak” to each other or somehow create dialogue between the two events.

Eligibility

Eligible artists must be 18 years or older and reside within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Please Note: The selected artists/artist teams must be available to begin design work immediately (early August 2010) and complete the work for installation in mid-October. Artists/artist teams must also be available to manage installation on the artwork on October 14, 2010 and de-installation on October 16, 2010 following the conclusion of the TEDx conference.

Budget

The project limit for the winning proposal is $7,500. In addition there will be a $1,500 honorarium. Budgets should include design, fabrication, installation, structural drawings, engineering, insurance requirements, and documentation.

Schedule

Date Pending
Artist Information Session in Early June. Check
www.TEDxSMU.org for updates.

July 9th
Application Deadline

July 23rd
Selected Artist(s) Notified

July 27th
Public Unveiling of Selected Project at TEDxSMU Salon

Early August
Meeting with Artist(s) to Establish Site and Budget

October 14th
Project Installation
8a-10p, Wyly Theatre
Note: it may be possible install on October 13th if needed

October 15th-16th
TEDxKids @SMU + TEDxSMU

October 16th
De-installation + Strike
6-10p, Wyly Theatre

Publicity Support

TEDxSMU will promote the artist(s) on its website, in print materials, media releases and public efforts. Selected artist will be expected to cooperate in publicity and media opportunities.

Sites

Site conditions vary, including access to electricity, lighting and water. Projects must receive pre-approval by TEDxSMU and the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Any modifications (painting or construction) made by artists must be approved by TEDxSMU and the AT&T Performing Arts Center in advance, and must be removed upon completion of the installation period. The site must not be permanently changed, altered or damaged due to the installation, and liability for reasonably foreseeable and preventable damages to the property will be the sole responsibility of the artist.

We encourage you to visit the Wyly Theatre during our Artist Information Session and explore different possible sites for your specific idea. Suggested potential locations include:

• Front Plaza
• Lobby
• Patron Lounge
• Studio Theatre
• Education Center
• Rooftop Terrace
• Sky Lounge
• On-stage
• Elevators
• Stairwell

(Some images are available at http://www.dallasperformingarts.org/experiencethecenter/imagegallery.aspx.)

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be reviewed by a jury composed of a maximum of three members from the community, including but not limited to artists, museum professionals, designers, architects, art educators, public art administrators, and art conservators. In order to be considered the artist must deliver a complete application with all the required components. Selection criteria will be based on:

• Composition / Design / Degree of Difficulty
• Technical skills and ability to complete the proposed project if selected
• Content
• Overall impression

New works commissioned by TEDxSMU require that TEDxSMU be listed as the commissioning organization.

Names and jury biographies will be posted on www.TEDxSMU.org as soon as they are confirmed.

TEDxSMU is focused on creating a low-impact event. While not required, judges will take into account proposals that demonstrate thoughtful and conscientious attention to resource use and sourcing.

Submission Requirements

The following parts of the application are REQUIRED parts of the TEDxSMU proposal process and must be included with all proposals in order to be considered. (If you are proposing more than one project complete one form for each proposal).

Help us create a paperless process! All submissions must be digital. Thank you for your support in this initiative.

1. 1. Online Application Components:
   1. Online Application Form: Please complete the online application at www.TEDxSMU.org.
   2. Itemized Budget: Please include a detailed, itemized budget based on the amount of money required to complete your proposal based on the online application format. Budget should include, where applicable: artist fees; all supplies and materials; equipment rental; labor (in both the creation of the project and in the installation and strike. Volunteers may be requested, but should not supplant the minimal number of individuals needed to complete the installation); technical support (lighting, sound, projection, etc.) and crew; workshop expenses; transportation. NOTE: TEDxSMU does not pay for administrative expenses, capital expenses (purchase of equipment) or insurance. (TEDxSMU provides General Public Liability Event Insurance.)
   3. Professional References: Please provide the names and contact information of three individuals with whom you have worked or who have commissioned your work in the past. Actual letters of reference are not required.
2. Additional Materials for Upload through YouSendIt:
   1. Letter of Interest: Please describe your interest in this project and general approach to an artwork installation of this type, describing your proposed project or performance concept under the chosen category, and prioritized listing of preferred locations. Include an approximate set-up and strike schedule for your proposal that must fit within allotted time-line of set-up from 8am – 10pm on October 14th, and strike from 6pm-10pm on October 16th. Also include any additional site needs such as electricity. Entire letter should be no longer than one (1) typed page. Please save as a PDF and use the following naming convention: “[Artist Name] – LOI.pdf.”
   2. Professional Resume: Please provide your resume or outline your experience as an artist (no longer than two (2) typed pages). In the case of a team application, please include resumes for each team member. The file should be named with the following convention: “[Artist Name] – Resume.pdf.”
   3. Images of Proposed Work for this Project: Please provide 1 – 5 images of your proposed concept for this project, as hand-drawn or digitally created rendering, in digital format (.pdf). If you wish to send QuickTime movies or web sites, please list web site links in your PDF file. Movie clips must not be more than three minutes each. Please keep total size for the PDF presentation under 2 MB, or it will not be viewed. The file should be named with the following convention: “[Artist Name] – Proposed Work.pdf.”
   4. Digital Images of Past Work: Please provide up to 10 digital images of past work saved as one PDF file, with images in priority order of desired presentation. Each page must include (at minimum) the artist’s name, title of the work, medium and size. Additional information, if applicable, could include site, commissioning person or agency, and budget. Installations or 3- dimensional work may be illustrated by multiple images. Please keep formatting simple and do not include fancy fonts, colors, transitions, sound or other “extras.” Please keep total size for the PDF presentation under 2 MB, or it will not be viewed. The file should be named with the following convention: “[Artist Name] – Past Work.pdf.”

Important Instructions

• Applications received after 5:00 pm on July 9, 2010 will not be considered.
• Artists are encouraged to be adventurous, try new forms and further their own creative process for audience members who come with fresh expectations, eager to experience something out of the ordinary.

YouSendIt Upload Instructions

ALL files must be zipped into one master file and uploaded to the TEDxSMU dropbox on YouSendIt. Folders cannot be sent directly to a Dropbox. You will need to compress/zip the folder first in order to send multiple files within a folder. http://dropbox.yousendit.com/SharonLyle4644110.

To create a zip file on a Windows computer:

1. Right-click on the file (or multiple-selected files) or folder you want to compress, scroll down and select Send To, you should then see the Compressed (zipped) Folder option.
   1. To select a consecutive group of files or folders, click the first item, hold down the SHIFT key, and then click the last item
   2. To select a consecutive group of files or folders without using the keyboard, drag the mouse pointer to create a selection around the outside of all the items you want to include
   3. To select nonconsecutive files or folders, hold down CTRL, and then click each item you want to select
2. This will create a zip/compressed version of the file(s) or folder(s) in the same folder
3. Original files or folders will not be changed
4. You may now send the zip file through YouSendIt

To compress (archive) files or folders in Mac OS:

1. Control-click or right-click on the file or folder (or multiple-selected files or folders) to be compressed (zipped)
2. On the pop-up menu, click Create Archive of “file name” (or Compress “file name” depending on your MacOS version).
3. A zip-format compressed archive of the selected files or folders will be created on the desktop
4. Original files or folders will not be changed
5. You may now send the zip file through YouSendIt

After zipping, you will upload the zip archive to the TEDxSMU Dropbox at
http://dropbox.yousendit.com/SharonLyle4644110. Please name your zip file “[Artist Name] – 2010 Proposal.zip.”

PROPOSAL DEADLINE: Friday, July 9, 2010, 5pm CDT

All proposals must be submitted by 5pm on July 9. Faxed, emailed or incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

QUESTIONS?

If you would like to discuss your proposal prior to submission, please attend the information session (date, location and time TBD – will be released on TEDxSMU.org as soon as confirmed) or contact Tiana Lightfoot Svendsen at 214.768.3050 or e-mail TEDxSMU@gmail.com.

About TEDxSMU

Bringing together ideas and interesting people from around the world and around the corner, TEDxSMU and TEDxKids @SMU are single-day conferences in Dallas, TX. Now in its second year, TEDxSMU is jointly produced by Southern Methodist University and the Idea Fund of the Communities Foundation of Texas. Both 2010 events – TEDxKids @SMU on October 15th and TEDxSMU on October 16th – will take place at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

TEDxKids @SMU (the first TEDx event designed for students) hosts 350 7th-8th grade students for a free four hour conference, in exchange for completing four hours of community service. The 550 TEDxSMU attendees must apply and be selected in order to participate in the full-day conference. More information at www.TEDxSMU.org.

About TEDx, x = independently organized event

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)

About TED

TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 25 years ago, TED has grown to support those world-changing ideas with multiple initiatives. The annual TED Conference invites the world’s leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes. Their talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Al Gore, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Isabel Allende and UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The annual TED Conference takes place in Long Beach, California, with simulcast in Palm Springs; TEDGlobal is held each year in Oxford, UK. TED’s media initiatives include TED.com, where new TEDTalks are posted daily, and the Open Translation Project, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as the ability for any TEDTalk to be translated by volunteers worldwide.

TED has established the annual TEDPrize, where exceptional individuals with a wish to change the world are given the opportunity to put their wishes into action; TEDx, which offers individuals or groups a way to host local, self-organized events around the world, and the TEDFellows program, helping world-changing innovators from around the globe to become part of the TED community and, with its help, amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.

TEDGlobal 2010, “And Now the Good News,” will be held July 13-16, 2010, in Oxford, UK. TED2011, “The Rediscovery of Wonder,” will be held February 28 – March 4, 2011, in Long Beach, California, with the TEDActive simulcast in Palm Springs, California.

Exhibition will take place November 14, 2010 – February 13, 2011

The El Paso Museum of Art and the Museo de Arte de Ciudad Juarez announce the Border Art Biennial 2010, the first juried exhibition to examine and highlight the often under-represented, but vital art and artists from the states on the US/Mexico border: Arizona, Baja California, California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, New Mexico, Nuevo León, Sonora, Tamaulipas, and Texas. To emphasize the notion of collaboration, each Museum will exhibit one of two artworks by every artist selected. All works included will be reproduced in the accompanying exhibition catalog.

El Museo de Arte de El Paso y el Museo de Arte de Ciudad Juárez convocan a artistas residentes en los estados fronterizos entre Estados Unidos y México (California, Arizona, Nuevo México, Texas, Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León y Tamaulipas) a participar en la Border Art Biennial/Bienal Fronteriza de Arte 2010, exposición binacional que mostrará trabajos seleccionados por un jurado. De cada artista se escogerán dos obras para exponerse una en cada Museo. Se publicará un catálogo con la obra de la bienal.

2010 Jurors:

• Rita Gonzalez, Assistant Curator in the Department of Contemporary Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
• Itala Schmelz, Director at the Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil

Miembros del jurado 2010:

• Rita González, Curadora Adjunta del Departamento de Arte Contemporáneo del Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Angeles
• Itala Schmelz, Directora del Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil

Dates:

• January 31, 2010 – Submission deadline
• February- March 2010 – Judging of entries
• April 5, 2010 – Acceptance notifications sent
• October 18 – November 3, 2010 – Delivery of accepted artworks to EPMA/MACJ
• November 14, 2010 – Exhibition openings
• February 13, 2011 – Exhibitions close
• February 16 – March 4, 2011 – Artists pick up artworks at EPMA or MACJ.

Fechas:

• Fecha final para inscripcion de obras es enero 1, 2010
• Febrero – marzo 2010 – Selección de obras
• Abril 5, 2010 – Notificaciones de aceptación
• Octubre 18 – noviembre 3, 2010 – Entrega de las obras aceptadas a EPMA/MACJ
• Noviembre 14, 2010 – Inauguración de la exposición
• Febrero 13, 2011 – Cierre de la exposición
• Febrero 16 – marzo 4, 2011 – Artistas recogen sus obras en EPMA o MACJ

APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED VIA CaFÉ- DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS TO EPMA

https://www.callforentry.org/

First time users must create username/password

Invitational passcode: epma

PLEASE READ LEGAL AGREEMENTS CAFEFULLY

For more information contact Katherine Smith at (915) 532-1707.

Opening: Saturday, January 16 from 7-10 p.m.

500X Gallery – Texas’ oldest artist-run space – hosts one of North Texas’ most anticipated annual juried competitions. EXPO 2010 is open to all artists over the age of 18 living in Texas. Work in a variety of media – including drawing, painting, sculpture, and video – has been juried into the exhibition, and the artists selected represent a broad sampling of work from around the Metroplex.

About the Jurors

Christina Rees

Christina Rees was an editor at The Met and D Magazine, a full-time art and music critic at the Dallas Observer, and has covered art and music for the Village Voice and other publications. She was until recently the owner and director of Road Agent gallery in Dallas. Christina Rees is now the Curator of Fort Worth Contemporary Arts, TCU.

Richard Patterson

Richard Patterson was born in Surrey, England in 1963 and educated at Watford Boys’ Grammar School, Watford College of Art and Goldsmiths’ College, London University. His exhibitions include, Freeze, Sensation, Ambush, Far from the Madding Crowd, GMF, Wall Rockets. Mr. Patterson’s solo exhibitions include Anthony d’Offay Gallery,London; James Cohan Gallery, NY; and Timothy Taylor Gallery, London.

Mr. Patterson has work in public collections: Tate, Arts Council, British Council, Southampton Gallery, SFMoma, Denver Museum of Art. Mr. Patterson currently lives and works happily in Dallas, Texas with Christina Rees, Honda and Trixie the Japanese Chins.

More info at: 500x.org/events.html

Entry Deadline: January 18

Austin Art Space Gallery and Studios officially opened submissions for the 5th Annual ‘For the Love of Art” Juried Exhibit. The show is one of three juried shows held each year at the gallery that have drawn entries from as far away as New Zealand, France and Alaska.

The subject matter need only represent the artist’s interpretation of what love is, or the impact love has. The style of art is completely open and can range from literal to representational to transcendental. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional work is permitted. The only restriction is size. No dimension can be larger than 48 inches.

This year’s juror is acclaimed central Texas artist and instructor Beryl Kerwick. Ms. Kerwick’s watercolor, oil and acrylic pieces are collected throughout the United States. She taught at the Dougherty Arts Center in Austin, Texas for 20 years, and now holds private instruction classes.

Artists may submit up to four original entries either electronically or via mail. The entry deadline is Monday, January 18, 2010. Timed to coincide with Valentine’s Day, the exhibit runs February 8-27, 2010. The selected artists and patron will be invited to attend the special Artists’ Reception, Friday, February 12 from 6:00-9:00pm.

Complete details and an entry form may be found at www.austinartspace.com.

About Austin Art Space Gallery & Studios

Austin Art Space opened in November 2008 as a cooperative space for established and emerging artists to create, collaborate and present their work. There are nine artists-in-residence at the studios. The gallery presents the work of these artists and hosts juried shows, as well as solo and group exhibitions by other artists. The gallery is available for rental for public and private exhibits and receptions. Austin Art Space is located in a free-standing shopping center behind Northcross Mall. The public gallery is open Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., or by appointment. Operating as a collective, the working studios are open Monday through Thursday whenever artists are on the premises. More information at www.austinartspace.com.

“The opening of the AT&T Performing Arts Center is making a huge impact on the world’s perception of Dallas as a great city for the arts,” said Bowen. “To help make Dallas a great cultural capital, we must also become known as a center for the creation of new works, building a community that nurtures its own and tolerates artistic risk the same way we embrace entrepreneurial risk. To further that goal, in partnership with the Dallas arts community, the new Meadows Prize will bring artists with an international reputation to Dallas each year to produce an artistic legacy for the city.”

The prize includes housing for a one-to-three-month residency in Dallas, transportation expenses, studio/office space and project costs, in addition to a $25,000 stipend. In return, recipients are expected to interact in a substantive way with Meadows students and collaborating arts organizations, and to leave a lasting legacy in Dallas, such as a work of art that remains in the community, a composition or piece of dramatic writing that would be performed locally, or a new way of teaching in a particular discipline.

The Chicago-based, contemporary music sextet eighth blackbird is one of the most musically accomplished and innovative ensembles in the world. They are equally at home playing viola and flute, or kazoos and reverberating gongs, or opening a piano and playing on the strings and frame with toothpicks, credit cards and dish brushes. The group performs from memory and often incorporates theatrical elements into its shows. Eighth blackbird formed in 1996 when its members were students at Oberlin Conservatory of Music; since then, they have appeared in concert halls and festivals worldwide; released four acclaimed CDs, including the Grammy-winning strange imaginary animals in 2008 (Best Chamber Music Performance); received numerous grants and awards; and commissioned and premiered new works by eminent composers, including Steven Reich’s Double Sextet, which won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize. During their time in Dallas, eighth blackbird will introduce new music and provide workshops for chamber ensembles with the Meadows School and other local schools as well as the wider community. Their legacy for the city will be a curated music series in partnership with the Dallas Arts District. “The goal is not only to nurture Dallas-based new music and make Dallas a center for the musical cutting edge, but to generate new audiences for contemporary classical music in Dallas,” said Bowen.

Founded in New York in 1974, Creative Time has a history of commissioning, producing and presenting adventurous public artworks. During the 1980s and 90s it broadened the definitions of both art and public space, presenting projects on sites from billboards to landmark buildings to deli cups, and encouraging artists to address timely issues such as domestic violence, AIDS and racial inequality. Creative Time also promotes collaboration within the creative community, partnering with such organizations as Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 2007 Creative Time expanded to national and international projects, working with artists, sites and partners in cities such as New Orleans, Baltimore, Chicago and London. In 2008 Creative Time was hired by the city of Louisville to develop its first Public Art Master Plan. Through the Meadows Prize, Creative Time’s consultants will make several extended trips to Dallas over a year’s period to develop recommendations for growing and nurturing the Dallas arts community. The group intends to lead discussions, identify stakeholders, and help participants agree on goals and a plan of action. The aim is to bring together artists, collectors, gallery owners, arts organizations, urban planners, schools and city officials to lay the preliminary groundwork for a process that will lead to a master plan for the arts in the city.

The new Meadows Prize replaces the Meadows Award, which was given annually from 1981 to 2003 to honor the accomplishments of an artist at the pinnacle of a distinguished career. The Meadows Prize will be presented each fall to up to four artists. Recipients must be pioneering artists and scholars with an emerging international profile, active in a discipline represented by one of the academic units within the Meadows School: advertising, art, art history, arts administration, cinema-television, corporate communications, dance, journalism, music and theatre.

The 2009-10 winners were chosen by a nominating committee of 12 international arts professionals who originally submitted 38 names for consideration; the committee then held several rounds of voting to determine the prize recipients. The nominating committee included:

• Dore Ashton, award-winning art critic, historian, professor and author/editor of 30 books on art and culture
• Joanne Cassullo, New York-based philanthropist and arts supporter
• James Houghton, the Richard Rodgers Director of the Drama Division at The Juilliard School and the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre in New York
• artist/architect/filmmaker Alfredo Jaar
• Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning actress Laura Linney
• Marla Price, director of the Museum of Modern Art in Fort Worth
• Deedie Potter Rose, chair of the Dallas Museum of Art board of directors
• Severino Salvemini, professor of organization and human resources management at the SDA Bocconi School of Management in Italy
• Paul Taylor, choreographer and founder of the Paul Taylor Dance Company
• Jaap van Zweden, conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
• Stan Wojewodski, Jr., Distinguished Professor of Directing at the Meadows School
• John Zorn, experimental New York composer, performer and producer

The Meadows Prize is sponsored by the Meadows School and The Meadows Foundation, in partnership with the new AT&T Center for the Performing Arts and local Dallas arts organizations.

Bay Bridge by Mr. Holga, 2009

Open Show: Landscape
500X Annual Community Art Exhibition
October 10-31, 2009

Delivery Times: October 5 & 6, 5-8 p.m.

Note: Mr. Holga, photographer and reporter for Dallas Art News, will submit a work for Open Show: Landscape. He will also attend the opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 10. He would like to meet as many Dallas Art News readers, reporters and artists as possible.

Open Show: Landscape is an ideal opportunity to exhibit in one of Texas’ oldest alternative galleries. Run by a co-operative of artists, 500X Gallery is a high profile environment for emerging artists.

Theme

All work in Open Show: Landscape must explore the image, presence, or idea of the landscape. Work in any media is accepted. Absolute beginners to seasoned professionals are welcome to participate.

Timeline

Delivery Times: Monday, October 5 & Tuesday, October 6, 5-8 p.m.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 10, 7-10 p.m.
Pick-up: Sunday, November 1, 12-5 p.m.

Requirements

$25 per entry, 5 entries maximum
Each piece must include name of artist(s), address, phone #, e-mail address, title of work, media, year of execution and sale price on the back.
Payment may be made with credit card, check or cash.

Rules

All work must be ready to hang – canvases, frames, etc. must have “D” rings or wire; unframed works on paper will be pinned to the wall unless other hanging systems are provided and prepared.

All video, sound, and media work must come with equipment, and the artist is required to come during the installation time to set up the work.

Work must not exceed 60″ in any direction.

500X Gallery will retain a 30% commission on all sales.
Work will remain on view until the show closes at 5pm on Saturday, October 31, 2009.
Exhibited works must be picked up Sunday, November 1, 2009, 12-5pm.

Other Information

A storage fee of $50 will be charged for work that is not picked up on November 1, 2009. 500X Gallery carries no insurance and accepts no responsibility for work damaged while in storage. Stored work not picked up by Sunday, November 29 will become the property of 500X Gallery.

500X Gallery
500 Exposition Ave.
Dallas TX 75226
214.828.1111
500x.org

Gallery Hours
Sat/Sun 12-5
Weekdays by appointment

Bay Bridge by Mr. Holga, 2009

The El Paso Museum of Art and the Museo de Arte de Ciudad Juarez announce the Border Art Biennial 2010, the first juried exhibition to examine and highlight the often under-represented, but vital art and artists from the states on the US/Mexico border: Arizona, Baja California, California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, New Mexico, Nuevo León, Sonora, Tamaulipas, and Texas. To emphasize the notion of collaboration, each Museum will exhibit one of two artworks by every artist selected. All works included will be reproduced in the accompanying exhibition catalog.

2010 Jurors

• Rita Gonzalez, Assistant Curator in the Department of Contemporary Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
• Itala Schmelz, Director at the Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil

Dates

• September 1– January 31, 2010- Exhibition entries accepted
• February – March 2010 – Judging of entries
• April 5, 2010 – Acceptance notifications sent
• October 18 – November 3, 2010 – Delivery of accepted artworks to EPMA/MACJ
• November 14, 2010 – Exhibition openings
• February 13, 2011 – Exhibitions close
• February 16 – March 4, 2011 – Artists pick up artworks at EPMA or MACJ.

Click on the link below to create a username and password and apply to the exhibition.

https://www.callforentry.org/

For more information contact Katherine Smith at (915) 532-1707.

What can you create in a 12” x 12” contained format? We have learned over the past four years: an astounding array of imaginative and original art. This show’s origins were at our previous location — ArtSpoken. Last year we moved into our new retail location and we are excited to announce our 5th Annual 12buy12 show at Austin Art Space.

We have changed the format and entry procedures slightly this year to make the show even more substantial and even more widely viewed. We have a single juror this year: Bill Keese. Mr. Keese is the President of Austin Visual Arts Association, an art scholar and a lifelong patron and promoter of the arts. For judging, artists must enter actual pieces of art (sized 12”x12” or less) rather than “representative” works that could be created in smaller formats later for the show itself. Therefore, the entry deadline has been extended in order to give artists more time to create their work. And, we’ve increased the number of entries to four per artist.

Some things have not changed. Austin Art Space still charges no commissions on sales at the show. The entry fee remains low. And, there is still a separate hanging fee for artwork juried into the show which helps fund the promotion of the show and opening reception which drew nearly 400 people last year. We also nationally promote the show and submit press on your behalf.

Join us for our biggest show of the year!

Entry Deadline: November 2, 2009

For complete details and entry form, go to www.austinartspace.com.

Exhibit Dates
Chosen art will be on display in Art Space Gallery from Dec. 1–21, 2009.

Opening Reception
Hosted by Austin Art Space Gallery December 5, 2009, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Archstone, owners of The Èlan at Bluffview Dallas luxury apartments, announced Alison Jardine of Dallas as the winner of the first-annual Èlan Art Contest for her work titled “Trees Squared.”

The announcement was made July 31 at the First Annual Art of Èlan Gala, held in celebration of the gallery’s opening at The Èlan at Bluffview, 3850 W. Northwest Highway. The judging committee, composed of local Dallas art and business community members, selected Jardine’s art piece as one of the top three finalists out of dozens of entries. A panel of Archstone representatives then reviewed the finalists and chose Jardine’s work as the winner based on visual interest, content and artistic craftsmanship.

Jardine received six months of free rent in The Art of Èlan gallery to display her work, as well as a $1,000 gift card. Jardine, who moved to Dallas in 2003 from England, studied various art disciplines in college in the U.K. Now calling North Texas home, she continues to study art through courses at Southern Methodist University and has established herself as a full-time, professional artist. She said her art is inspired by nature, and she is committed to running a green studio and maintaining a sustainable lifestyle. She and her family were almost overwhelmed with excitement when Archstone representatives presented her with her prize.

“I plan to use the space as my working art studio,” said Jardine. “I am going to have to start painting a sign for the outside!”

More than 100 people browsed the gallery at the gala event and four artists, including the winner, sold art pieces. Representatives of Archstone and The Èlan at Bluffview said the goals of the art contest and gala were to help rejuvenate the Shops at Bluffview retail space, and to support, inspire and showcase the work of talented Dallas artists.

“Archstone is committed to serving the communities where it offers luxury apartment homes,” said Melanie Flaherty, Archstone’s director of marketing for the West region. “We are very pleased with the outcome of the event, and we would like to thank each of the remarkably talented artists who participated.”

Jardine’s work will be on display at The Art of Èlan gallery from now through February. Her art collections can be viewed online at www.alisonjardine.com. For more information, visit www.theelanatbluffview.com/artofelan.

About The Èlan at Bluffview

The Èlan at Bluffview is a luxury apartment community in the heart of Dallas, conveniently located close to Northpark, the Dallas Design District, and Uptown. The community offers 181 apartment units with upscale style and amenities, and houses local restaurants, businesses and an art gallery in its retail space.

About Archstone

Archstone is a recognized leader in apartment investment and operations. The company’s portfolio is concentrated in many of the most desirable neighborhoods in and around Dallas, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Seattle and Boston. Archstone strives to provide great apartments and great service to its customers—backed by service guarantees. As of Dec. 31, 2008, the company owned or had an ownership position in 428 communities located in the United States and Europe, representing 84,028 units, including units under construction. Utilizing this tremendous amount of expertise and institutional knowledge, Archstone now also offers comprehensive advisory services to owners and lenders who want to maximize the value of their assets through Archstone Real Estate Advisory Services.

Trees Squared by Alison Jardine

From Press Release

Archstone, owners of The Èlan at Bluffview Dallas luxury apartments, announced today that artists Alison Jardine, Jennifer Jones and Wesley Chin from the Dallas area have been selected as finalists for the inspirational work they submitted in the first-annual Èlan Art Contest.

Jardine was selected for her work titled “Trees Squared,” Jones earned finalist distinction with “Venetian Elephant” and Chin rounded out the finalist group with “Love Letter to Joan Mitchell.”

The committee of judges, which includes members of the local Dallas art and business community, reviewed dozens of pieces before selecting the finalists based on the stunning visual interest, thoughtful content and artistic craftsmanship of their submissions. One of the three artists will receive six months of free rent in one of The Èlan at Bluffview’s open retail units for an art gallery to display their work, as well as a $1,000 gift card.

“These extraordinary pieces reflect the incredible talent and inspirational creativity that is expressed through art in the Dallas area each and every day,” said Melanie Flaherty, Archstone’s director of marketing for the West region. “Archstone and The Èlan at Bluffview are proud to honor these remarkably talented artists.”

The committee of judges will review the finalist submissions again and select one winner, which will be unveiled during the “First Annual Èlan Art Gala Preview” on July 31. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the artist’s brand-new art gallery on the property of The Èlan at Bluffivew, 3850 W. Northwest Highway.

Along with the unveiling of the winner, attendees will have an opportunity to view all of the submissions, while enjoying a fine selection of beverages and delectable hors d’oeuvres free of charge.

“We hope this contest and the finalists will continue to inspire young artists in the Bluffview area to further develop their talents and start fulfilling their dreams,” said Dave Brackett, Archstone’s Executive Vice President of Operations. “It’s part of Archstone’s commitment to the communities where it offers luxury apartment homes.”

The first-annual Èlan Art Contest was launched to commemorate the grand opening of Archstone’s newest apartments in Dallas.

About The Èlan at Bluffview

The Èlan at Bluffview is a luxury apartment community in the heart of Dallas, conveniently located close to Northpark, the Dallas Design District, and Uptown. The community offers 181 apartment units with upscale style and amenities, and houses local restaurants, businesses and an art gallery in its retail space. Among the many luxurious features and amenities inside the Dallas apartment community are chef-inspired kitchens where residents can express their culinary skills, a resort-style cascading pool and a spectacular club suite.

About Archstone

Archstone is a recognized leader in apartment investment and operations. The company’s portfolio is concentrated in many of the most desirable neighborhoods in and around Dallas, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Seattle and Boston. Archstone strives to provide great apartments and great service to its customers—backed by service guarantees. As of Dec. 31, 2008, the company owned or had an ownership position in 428 communities located in the United States and Europe, representing 84,028 units, including units under construction. Utilizing this tremendous amount of expertise and institutional knowledge, Archstone now also offers comprehensive advisory services to owners and lenders who want to maximize the value of their assets through Archstone Real Estate Advisory Services.

Venetian Elephant by Jennifer Jones

Love Letter to Joan Mitchell by Wesley Chin

The Fort Worth Art Commission invites Fort Worth residents to a presentation and public hearing on the Draft FY 2010 Annual Work Plan (Public Art Fund) for the Fort Worth Public Art (FWPA) program.

The work plan is developed annually by the FWAC in conjunction with Arts Council staff and the city manager and staff, with input from City Council members and the community. The Art Commission strives to ensure that public art is visible for the benefit of residents and visitors, fulfilling the goals of the Fort Worth Public Art program.

The work plan lists ongoing and proposed new public art projects to be initiated between Oct. 1, 2009 and Sept. 30, 2010. The draft plan can be downloaded from the Fort Worth Public Art website: www.fwpublicart.org

WHEN

Monday, August 3, 2009, 5:30 PM

WHERE

Ella Mae Shamblee Library
Meeting room upstairs
1062 Evans, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Texas Public Art Opportunities

Austin, TX
Deadline: August 7, 2009

The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office seeks to commission an artist/design professional to design and construct a work of art that will contribute to the Danny G. McBeth Recreation Center located in Zilker Park. The City of Austin requests conceptual proposals (RFP) from visual artists/design professionals who live or work in Austin or the surrounding area within a 100 mile radius. The total public art budget is $32,000. To be considered for the project, applicants must join the AIPP Artist Registry and submit for the Danny G. McBeth Recreation Center project through the Application System for Art in Public Places (ASAPP!)

Corpus Christi, TX
DEADLINE: August 13, 2009

The City of Corpus Christi Arts & Cultural Commission has issued an open call to artists. One or more artists will be selected to design, create, and install two works of art on the interior of the Corpus Christi Police Department, located in the downtown area of Corpus Christi. For the complete Request for Qualifications click here. Visit cctexas.com for more information.

Austin, TX
Deadline: September 13, 2009

The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office seeks to commission an artist/design professional to design and construct a work of art that will contribute to the new Zachary Scott Theatre (ZACH) 500-seat theater complex adjacent to Lady Bird Lake. The City of Austin requests qualifications from professional visual artists who live and work in the United States. Up to three finalists will be selected from the submissions to be interviewed by the jury. One artist/design professional and one alternate will be selected for the project with a $150,000 budget. Read more at cityofaustin.org

Inspired by photography? Have a secret pickle recipe? Good with a sewing machine? If so, consider submitting your original creation in one of the numerous State Fair of Texas creative arts competitions – quickly. Registration for the 2009 contests is well under way. The final date to submit entry forms and fees for this year’s events has been set as July 31 by 5:00 pm. Registration will not be accepted after this date.

The State Fair is pleased to offer more than 1100 categories in 12 departments to be entered and judged before the fair begins. Departments include: art, ceramics, dolls, food, hobby collections, needlework, and scale modeling. Entries for these departments may be dropped off at the creative arts building August 14, 15, or 16, during normal business hours. Only one entry per person may be submitted in each category.

During the fair, 24 contests judge the skill and creativity of Texans who think they have what it takes to bring the blue ribbon home. From the “glue-a-shoe” contest, in which entrants decorate an old heel or running shoe with ornate objects, to the “guess what’s cook’n” contest sponsored by Central Market, where amateur chefs are provided with a mystery bag full of ingredients to create any culinary dish possible, each day brings an exciting competition fairgoers will surely enjoy. Cash prizes are awarded in certain competitions.

For more information and to download a copy of the 2009 creative arts competition handbook, visit us at www.bigtex.com/creativearts/competitionhandbook . The State Fair of Texas runs September 25 thru October 18.

Calling all artists! The City of El Paso’s Public Art Program and the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department is looking for local and regional artists who would like to produce chalk art on the city sidewalks of Downtown El Paso as part of the Second Annual Public Art Street Festival titled Chalk the Block.

Participation is open to all artists, who reside in El Paso, Cd. Juarez and Las Cruces.  Interested artists may choose to apply as a Showcase, Emerging, or High School Artist or Artist Team.

Each category will be competing for a first, second, and third place cash prize, and be considered for a Best of Show Award.

Upon selection by a jury panel made up of local artists and members of the community, a group of artists will be chosen to participate in Chalk the Block and be required to attend a chalk art workshop. All artists will be responsible for the production of a creative and unique design to be done in chalk on a sidewalk block the day of the event.

The event will be held on Saturday, September 19th, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm and spaces will be limited.

For a detailed description regarding project qualifications and submission requirements please visit our event website at www.chalktheblock.com.

Applications will be taken through July 31st and those winning artists selected to participate will be announced by August 14^th.

The event is brought to you in collaboration with the City of El Paso Museums & Cultural Affairs Department and the El Paso Community Foundation.

About the Event

Chalk the Block is a public art event entering its second year. The highlight of the event is the works of art made in chalk by both established and emerging artists. The City of El Paso’s Public Art Program and the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, in collaboration with the El Paso Community Foundation, will open to artists on Friday September 18^th and host the Chalk the Block Downtown Public Art Street Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2009, noon to 6 p.m. at the Arts Festival Plaza. The fun-filled event will also include entertaining activities for people of all ages such as the Creative Kids Zone, the Teen Skate area, Light as Air, an inflatable exhibition, vendors, live music and food.

For additional information please contact Marisol Lopez, Public Art Program Specialist at (915) 541-4257 or e-mail lopezma@elpasotexas.gov.

The Fourth Annual Catholic Foundation Plaza Artists Competition invites all professional North Texas artists to enter. Deadline for entries is 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2009.

The winning piece will be judged by a panel comprising respected members of the local arts community. The winner will be announced in October at the dedication ceremony. The winner will receive a $2,500 stipend and their work will be displayed in The Catholic Foundation Plaza. Honorable mentions will receive $250 each.

See The Catholic Foundation for more information.