Auditions
The Town and Players are holding auditions for Amadeus...more
Zooey Magazine accepts submissions from photographers....more
Adults and kids are encouraged to submit their work to the TMP musical showcase...more
Audition for the 2012 American Dance Festival Scholarship...more
Publishing companies accepting musical
and play submissions...more
Artist Insight
Directors Wanted
Breaking and Entering into the Photography Industry....more
As a musician, you need to see a lawyer when...more
Brooklyn artist James Shields creates a “Hip Hop” coloring book...more
10 Wake Up calls for writers in 2012...more
The Screen Actor’s Guild Board of Directors agree to seal the American Federation Television and Radio Artists Merger....more
Spotify’s Daniel Ek: The most important man in music.....more
Toby McKeehan, better known by his stage name TobyMac, is a recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author. He was one of the first Christian Rappers and began his career with the band DC Talk. Since the group’s break in 2000, TobyMac has recorded four studio albums: Momentum, Welcome to Diverse City, Portable Sounds, and Tonight. This year, he also recorded a full-length Christmas album called Christmas in Diverse City.
TobyMac’s hard work has led to an increase in sale with each new album. Between DC talk and his own solo career, he has sold more than 10 million albums. TobyMac has had six No. 1 hit CHR singles including "Gone", "Made to Love" and "Lose My Soul." His live concert CD+DVD combo album, Alive and Transported, was released in 2008 and received the Grammy Award for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009.
TobyMac has written four books with Michael Tait, two with Kevin Max, and one on his own. He is the president of Gotee Records. A label created with Todd Collins and Joey Elwood in order to produce Out of Eden's Lovin' the Day after efforts to sign the group to an established label proved unsuccessful. Gotee features artists such as The Grits, House of Heroes, Jamie Grace and Abandon Kansas.
The American Dance Festival is looking for film submissions for its upcoming International
Screendance Festival. Now in its’ 17th year, the event focuses on dance and the creative
way the art form is captured through the camera lens.
All interested movie makers can apply to one of the following divisions:
1. Choreography for the Camera—original work made specifically for video or film or re-staged for the camera.
2. Documentaries—productions that include interviews or other educational elements in addition to choreography.
3. Experimental and Digital Technologies—work that extends the boundaries of dance and can exist only in video, film, or new technologies.
4. Student Work—submissions produced while the filmmakers were students or by current students.
Deadline for entries is April 13, 2012. The standard participation cost is $40.00 (USD). A discounted fee of $30.00 (USD) will apply to all submissions received now through March 14, 2012.
For more details, visit the AFD website. Specific questions can be answered by Gina Sowards via email or telephone.
P.O. Box 90772
Durham, NC 27708
adf@americandancefestival.org
919-684-6402
Dancers & Filmmakers
1) The Songwriters Guild of America and Sound Healthcare
2) Writer’s Digest Writing Competitions
3) South Arts: Building a better South through the Arts
Artist Resources
Quote of the Month
“You may have 95 doors close on you before two open. You must be willing to walk out of a store that doesn’t want your stuff with the confidence that your work is good and someone will buy it.”
- Justin Giunta is an American painter, fashion and jewelry designer. He created Subversive Jewelry in 2003. Since the company’s launch, Giunta has worked with Marie Claire Magazine, Tatler Magazine and Target retail stores.
Artist Insight
July 2011
The University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension division is hosting financial workshops through out the state. All aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend. The events are free and registration is required.
For dates, times and locations, visit the UGA Cooperative Extension website.
Artist Insight
October 2011
Business Advice:
How Much Does a Crew Cost?
Artist Insight
August 2011
Artist Insight
September 2011
Money Advice for Artists
Music Instructors Needed
Artist Insight
November 2011
Artist Insight
December 2011
Are you interested in directing? Do you live in the state of South Carolina? If the
answers are yes, then you should check out the Footlight Players.
The theatre is actively seeking proposals from directors who are committed to their craft. Submissions should include a cover letter, a resume, and a brief overview of 3-4 plays suggested for production. The overview should contain a script summary, the cast size, and other details important to the play’s success. Proposals can be mailed or emailed to:
Footlight Players
Attn: Jocelyn Jenkins
20 Queen Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-722-4487
In an interview with Video Jug, Ben Lyons gives insight to beginners on the various aspects of developing an Independent film.
To watch the full interview visit the Video Jug website.
Sam Ash Music is seeking instructors for their in-store
lesson program. Click on the Teacher Wanted text,
found above, for more details.
Education for Visual Artists
