Performing Artists is an informative online magazine for southern artists. Geared toward every day performers, PA’s goal is to help various artists make a living in a field they love.
Scroll down to find helpful insights for Actors, Dancers, Musicians, Models, Writer, and Visual Artists. And when you’re done checking out this month’s issue we invite you to read our Quarterly News Guide (updated for the 2nd quarter of 2010)
Cable companies offer leased access channels. The cable companies around the country are required to offer public access channels and leased access channels in their lineup. Public access channels usually include non-profit programming from educational institutions and government entities. This is usually free airtime available to broadcast community based programming. Leased access channels are available for local producers who want to purchase airtime… for more details click here
Real-Time Captioning at your CTC!
Thanks to the work of the Chattanooga Chapter of The Hearing Loss Association of American (HLAA), hundreds of local residents will be able to fully appreciate live stage productions at the CTC.
With $4,500 in funds realized from the Association's first ever Walk4Hearing held last May, the chapter purchased captioning equipment as a gift to the community. So the first Thursday performance of every MainStage production will have real-time captioning of the play.
Linda Hershey, a CTC patron and HLAA member came to me with this idea some months ago and to the membership of HLAA. She has graciously donated her time to be the real-time caption operator for our productions this season. We're also extremely grateful to the Chattanooga HLAA who made this possible.
It opens doors to a broad, new audience and provides a new, accessible entertainment opportunity to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in the greater Chattanooga area.
The Dramatists Guild Fund
The Dramatists Guild Fund provides grants to not-for-profit theatrical organizations that produce works by American writers. Grants are distributed in December. There is an application process and all submissions must be received by October 31. The Fund also provides grants to professional dramatists experiencing personal hardships such as health-related problems or the temporary loss of income. We are also interested in helping older playwrights, composers, and lyricists for full details visithttp://www.dramatistsguild.com/thefund.aspx
Artist Insight:
New Orleans Film Society: Interns Needed
The New Orleans Film Society is looking for administrative assistant interns to work part time in their office assisting the NOFS staff with a variety of duties and tasks. For more details click here
New Orleans Film Festival Bumper Video Contest
The New Orleans Film Festival is pleased to announce it’s first ever Bumper Video Contest. We are looking for very short films that in some way help to promote the New Orleans Film Festival, film going and/or film making. The winning films will screen in front of audiences during the New Orleans Film Festival (October 14-21). For more details click here
A unique contemporary movement experience for all levels. You will explore modern dance vocabulary (Dunham/Horton) blended with grounded styles like African, Caribbean, and House. This class will facilitate greater body awareness, strength, control, and explore dance concepts like rhythm and dynamics.
The Afro-Modern class is held every Wednesday, 7:30-8:45pm Studio Dionne
Nordstrom’s ‘Big Swing’ Music CD to benefit Alvin Ailey
All after-cost proceeds from CDs sold February 1-December 31, 2010 will benefit Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. You can purchase this CD by clicking here !
Career Transition For Dancers is a not-for-profit organization that enables dancers to define their career possibilities and develop the skills necessary to excel in a variety of disciplines. With offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and a mobile National Outreach Project, we have provided over 41,000 hours of individual and group career counseling, with a dollar value of over $4 million, and awarded over $2.8 million in educational and entrepreneurial support. Outside of the organization's 3,900 active clients, we have helped thousands of dancers in 47 states take their first steps in discovering rewarding second careers.
Financial support is available to current and former professional dancers who can demonstrate earning their livelihood from performing as a dancer. Choreography or teaching dance is not applicable for meeting eligibility requirements
Grants of up to a total of $2,000 for each individual may be awarded to those dancers who are able to provide relevant documentation to meet all of the following eligibility requirements
2010 Application deadline
November 3
Completed applications must be received by mail or be hand delivered on or before the deadline date. Applications received by fax cannot be accepted. Applications received after the deadline date cannot be considered until the following grant application cycle.
The American Dance Festival in Durham NC is seeking a Dean for its School. Position is part-time and available September 1st.
Requirements: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment are required. Knowledge of the ADF preferred and of modern dance education is essential.
Submit a letter of interest, a current CV, and three references to:
Jodee Nimerichter Co-Director American Dance Festival Box 90772 Durham NC 27708 Applications will be reviewed by a panel. No phone or email inquiries please.
Dancer Universe: Article Submission Guidelines
How to get a story printed in Dancer
There are two ways to get an article in Dancer: by pitching a story to the Editor and Editor at Large (laura@danceruniverse.com and lindsaydreyer@danceruniverse.com), or by receiving an assignment from the Editor.
Deadlines for story pitches/assignments
Ideas for upcoming issues are encouraged three months or more before the issue is printed.
Deadlines for final assigned/approved stories
Your editor will give you a due date upon assignment, or upon acceptance of your pitch. Please note that you may be asked to make changes following submission.
Payment details
When you turn in your story, please send us an invoice with your name, address and SSN. Your payment will be mailed to you inside a copy of the issue your story appears in shortly after publication. For full details clickhere
Belmont's Curb Cafe is a restaurant and live performance venue on the Belmont campus along Belmont Boulevard. The Curb Cafe will provide an 'open mic' for Nashville musicians of all genres, as well as comedians, poets, and other dramatic performers.
The Cafe is located on the ground floor of Belmont University's new Curb Event Center, and seats 210 people indoors. It also offers outdoor patio seating. The intimate performance venue is designed for both the Belmont University family and the surrounding community and offers menu choices from the Sky Ranch Grill, Southern Tsunami Sushi, and Salsa Rico Fresh Mexican Grill, along with Starbucks coffees
1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212
Dove Awards Leaving Nashville After 41 Years
by Brent Frazier
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - After 41 years of calling Music City home, the Christian themed Dove Awards will be playing to its Gospel music following next year in Atlanta.
This will be the first time the gospel and Christian music awards show will not be hosted in Nashville …..for the entire article click here
Artist Insight:
RADIO MUSE INFORMATION - How to send in a package:
If you're interested in having your music played on the show, here are the things:
A CD (the most important part!)
A "station identification" message (optional)
A 100 word bio (yes, actually 100 words or less!)
A 40-50 word blurb of something you think is particularly important about your music or your band.
For full details on how to submit your music click here
Radio Muse is a streaming MP3 Internet broadcast featuring independent songwriters. The idea behind the show is to bring together the very best indie music from songwriters at all levels and stages of their musical journey.
Radio Air Play Submissions
Submit your music to WRAS Atlanta. All music submissions must be mailed hard copies (CDs, 7", 12").We DO NOT accept: singles, MP3s, or cassettes. For more details click here
WRAS is the 100,000 watt student voice of Georgia State University. Our prodigious output makes WRAS the most powerful student-run station in the United States.
30 Minutes with STORM Models Founder Sarah Doukas by Photographer Craig Arend
THE IMPACT OF PERSONAL STYLE ON THE SUCCESS OF A MODELS CAREER
Craig: Can a models sense of style positively impact her career?
Sarah: I definitely think it can positively impact her career. It's got to be simple but the point about that question is, that if they have absolutely no style and they go out just not looking great…… for the entire article click here
Craig is a well known street style photographer. He arrived in New York City without a job, friends, family…. he had nothing. Today, Craig picks his own work schedule, travels the world, world and faithfully makes his monthly mortgage payment doing so--all as a result of his blog ( Models off Duty)
The labor dispute that threatened to mar Fashion Week’s first events at Lincoln Center with protesters and picket lines has come to a resolution. For full details click here
Charlotte NC Fashion Week 2010
Charlotte NC Fashion Week 2010 will take place once again this September 23-25 This years theme, "City Confidential" will take the audience on a visual journey throughout the streets of Charlotte and to uncover the hottest urban fashion art and entertainment scene and those who have influenced it. For more details click here
Artist Insight:
Teeny B designs and manufactures luxury micro bikinis in gorgeous, rich, imported fabrics and trims that kiss your skin and hug your curves to maximum advantage with minimal coverage. Because we know you love to travel all year long, it’s always summer here at Teeny B. New limited edition bikinis are introduced whenever we find a fabric that has caught our eye. But be warned: less fabric, more looks!
Teeny B bikinis are designed by women and have been extensively tested for fit and comfort. We recognize that each woman is an individual and has her own comfort zone and body type. For that reason, even when suits are sold as sets, you will still be able to choose the style of top and bottom that looks best on you and the size that works for you.
We are always looking for models to display our line. This includes weekly test shoots with our photography staff. If you would like to be considered please contact us with a subject line "test".
Plus Size Modeling Agencies
Are you looking to become a plus-size model? Check out some of the top U.S. modeling agencies and what they're about.
Ford Models - Miami 1665 Washington Avenue 3rd Floor Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA Tel: 305.534.7200 Fax: 305.534.8220
Brigitte started the discussion "Looking for bloggers who are interested in contributing to blog |it helps build your portfolio| (read more..)" in the group Journalists - Writers - Editors - Authors on Fashion Industry Network.
Whether you are currently writing professionally or are looking to break into the field, formal writing courses can help you to hone your skills. If you don't have the money or the time for campus-based courses, there are plenty of universities offering free writing courses online. For a list of universities click here
Artist Insight:
Script submissions are accepted year-round at The Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. Please mail a copy to:
Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Attn: Chip Decker, Artistic Director 650 East Stonewall Street Charlotte, NC 28202
For School Submissions
We are publishers of books, plays, theatre-related books and DVDs. Our primary markets are middle grades, junior highs, high schools and some colleges. We are not currently publishing for the elementary level except for Sunday school plays for churches. For School Submission guidelines click here
Olive Garden Pasta Tales Essay Writing Contest
Reading, writing and arithmetic — no matter the subject, teachers often leave their mark on students, inspiring them to strive for success and reach their goals. In recognition of teachers across North America, Olive Garden has announced the topic for its 14th-annual Pasta Tales essay writing contest: “Describe a teacher who has inspired you in school and how they have impacted your life.” Click here
What is National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM)? Held every October and coordinated by Americans for the Arts, NAHM is the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation. From arts center open houses to mayoral proclamations to banners and media coverage, communities across the United States join together to recognize the importance of arts and culture in our daily lives. For more details click here
School’s back, the heat is (somewhat) waning and September is upon us – time to start thinking season. The Arsht Center is partnering with Knight Foundation, The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald to kick off the 2010-2011 arts calendar via the Fall for the Arts Festival. On Saturday, September 12 from noon to 6pm the Arsht Center will be transformed into a town square festival featuring over 100 nonprofit arts and community service organizations celebrating South Florida’s upcoming season of the arts. For more details visit the John S and James L. Knight Foundation
Ten Investors Who Take Chances on Smaller Fashion Labels
Another question the Fashionista team is often asked, mostly by design students, is: “What does it take to launch my own label?”
Well, it takes a lot of hard work, talent, and yes…money. The big problem: There aren’t a ton of investors willing to put down cash on a new designer. So what’s a young designer to do? Get one of the few investors who do spend money on younger brands to notice you. For the entire article click here
Artists Insight:
CAC SEEKS DIRECTOR OF VISUAL ARTS
Contemporary arts, seeks an energetic individual to provide leadership and creative direction for its visual arts program. We're looking for a dynamic, visionary curator who has the desire and ability to take an already highly-regarded visual arts program to the next level of innovation and impact not only locally, but also nationally and internationally. For full details click here
Artist Needed to Sketch Designs
We are looking for an artist to sketch designs for children’s puzzles. The artist will be paid $20.00 per sketch that is purchased. This is a work from home job...sketches can be scanned and emailed to us.
For more information please feel free to contact us. Or to apply, send qualifications and letter of interest to anita@kopykatkids.com
Deadline is September 30, 2010
Motivation
"People think your success is just a matter of having a pretty face. But it's easy to be chewed up and spat out. You've got to stay ahead of the game to be able to stay in it."
Katherine Ann Moss,known as Kate Moss , is an Englishmodel. She has appeared on over 300 magazine covers.[2] She is known for her waifish figure, uncommonly short height for a fashion model, and appearances in many advertising campaigns. In 2007, she came 2nd on the Forbes top-earning models list, estimated to have earned $9 million in one year.
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