Clear the Air Tennessee
Deadline: August 16, 2010
Clear the Air Tennessee is a federally funded statewide initiative operated by TDOT to increase awareness of the air quality problem in Tennessee and the transportation/driving habits Tennesseans can take to help improve the air quality. The program is looking to contract an artist to create a living installation in metro Chattanooga that is highly visible and accessible for interaction. The installation will need to be on a large scale (estimate 20’ x 20’). The installation should increase awareness of air quality issues and motivate change as well as enrich the community. For more information about the program please visit the Clear the Air Tennessee website: http://www.cleartheairtn.org

 

Proposals should include the following information:
1) Proposed installation locations in Chattanooga and rationale behind these location recommendations;
2) Installation concepts – these can be rough drafts; and 3) A proposed budget outline.
 
For more information and to submit proposals email jguthrie@brainwoo.com

 

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Calling Artists
Deadline: Aug. 20, 2010
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville announce a call for entries for the “75th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition,” a juried exhibition developed to display artwork inspired by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra (or of a music-related theme) in celebration of its 75th Anniversary season (2010-2011).  The selected art will be exhibited at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from October 1-29, 2010 with a First Friday opening. Artists may submit unlimited entries which must be original works created within the last two years in the following categories: Painting, Graphic Arts, Photography, and 3-D.  The nonrefundable entry fee is $10 per entry (Arts & Culture Alliance members pay $7).  Juror: Carl Gombert.  Prizes include $250 Best of Show with possible display at the Masterworks Concerts in the Tennessee Theatre lobby on October 21-22, 2010. Artists may attend a private KSO rehearsal at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, May 19, at 7:30 PM to receive direct inspiration for their artwork.  To attend a rehearsal, artists MUST contact Stephanie Burdette at 865.521.2317 or Stephanie@knoxvillesymphony.com. Download a prospectus and application at www.knoxalliance.com (under Artist Calls & Press Releases), or send an SASE to Stephanie S. Burdette, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902.

 

Acrylic Workshop Instructors Needed Indefinitely
Local retailer is looking for instructors to teach acrylic painting to beginners, utilizing Grumbacher Paints, 2 hour classes, $100 ea class.  For more information, contact Jen Kopec at jkopec@Chartpak.com
 

Folk School of Chattanooga Call to Fiber Artists
The Folk School, Chattanooga's place for banjo, fiddle, guitar, dulcimer, and other musical instruction, has just relocated to the modern two-story silver metal box on Forest Ave., only four doors up from Frazier.  We are looking to fill our walls and halls with sound absorbing fiber art. Items can be for sale or they can be for display only. Large pieces, such as quilts, are especially welcome!  Contact Christie Burns at 423.779.6581 or christie@mmfolk.com. chattanoogafolk.com 

 

26-A Frazier Avenue, Chattanooga

In-Town Gallery, a juried fine art co-operative in Chattanooga's thriving North Shore neighborhood, is inviting visual artists to apply for membership. 3-D works are in demand. The jury committee is interviewing potters, woodworkers, sculptors and glass artisans at this time. For jury guidelines and membership benefits, visit In-Town or call 423.267.9214. To request an email application, write to intowngallery@bellsouth.net or download an application from our web site at www.intowngallery.com.

 

Contemporary Craft Show
Aug. 7, 2010

The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade will present a Contemporary Craft Show at Fairfield Glade Community Center. This show will feature a select group of exceptional craft artisans offering items such as fine jewelry, glass, wearable art, ceramics and wood. In furthering the expansion of the world of art in Middle Tennessee, it is our objective to bring craft art of high quality to our area, while opening new markets for participating artisans. The show will be limited to 35 exhibitors. Fees: Application fee $40; 10 x 10 booth $100; 10 x 15 booth $150. For further information contact Nancy Hamm, Chair 2010 Contemporary Craft Show, at 931.707.8562 or nankate@frontiernet.net.

 

Arteles Residency Program in Finland
Deadline: Sep. 17, 2010
Arteles is calling open-minded creative participants from all disciplines such as music/sound, fine art, photography, contemporary research, film/video, multidisciplinary arts etc. We are seeking for surprising proposals! Please visit  http://www.arteles.org/creativecenter.html and fill in the online application form. For more information, contact Pekka Ruuska at pekka.ruuska@arteles.org.  http://www.arteles.org/