Art on the Porches
Art on the Porches is an art show, sale, and celebration of the historic Strathmore neighborhood featuring local artists who design and create original works of art. Artists will be displaying and selling their work from the spacious porches and lawns of the beautiful homes along Ruskin Avenue. In it’s the 11th Art on the Porches is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday June 18. Email [email protected] for an application.
Deadline: May 7
SyrFilmFest ’11 submissions now open
The Syracuse International Film Festival accepts submissions from professional film and video makers, and has a special category for Central New York filmmakers. To qualify, an artist must be a native of Central New York residing elsewhere, presently reside in Central New York, or have received their education in CNY. Central New York films, while singled out for prizes, must qualify under the general prescreening rules. All films are prescreened blind, and there are no acceptances based on any criteria other than the quality of the film. The festival accepts works from all countries. Cash awards of up to $5,000 will be given in all categories. There were more than 18 award categories in the 2010 festival. All members of the selection jury will be professional film or video artists and critics. This year’s festival will be held Oct. 13 to 17.
Deadline: month of May
CMM seeks performers
The Program Committee of Civic Morning Musicals is accepting applications for the 2011-12 season of the Wednesday Recital Series at the Everson Museum.
Apply to perform in the series at civicmorningmusicals.org/wednesday-recitals . Follow the prompt at the top of the page. Whenever possible, please submit recital applications online. All return correspondence will be electronic, including an email receipt acknowledging your application. Applications without an email address will not be accepted.
Music programmed for your recital should be 35 to 45 minutes; longer programs will be considered, for reasons such as presenting a complete cycle or work.
Highly talented and accomplished young people are particularly encouraged to apply. A CD of recent work or an active URL of an online performance will be required of all first-time applicants.
Contact John Spradling at [email protected] or 424-3984.
Deadline: Midnight, Sunday May 15
Artists Wanted for Westcott Art Trail Sale
This year’s Westcott Art Trail Sale will take place on June 4 and 5, a weekend market for neighborhood artists that provides financial support for the Westcott Community Center and showcases the neighborhood.
Neighborhood artists are encouraged to participate. Contact one of the directors listed below to find a place to display your work. Set-up opportunities are also at the Westcott Community Center in the heart of the neighborhood.
This is a non-juried art sale, but there are many very talented artists in the Westcott neighborhood, so the quality of items offered for sale is very high. Artists sell photographs, paintings, pottery, sculpture, handmade wearables, jewelry, drawings, wall hangings, and more. Participating artists set up their work at home, in their yards, on their porches, inside in their studios, or at the Westcott Center. This year 5,000 art lovers will have art trail maps mailed to their homes in late May. The map will highlight the street location of each artist and a ledger will describe what items are for sale at that location. Street signs, posters, and flags will help locate each site.
To join the art trail:
1. You must submit an application form and pay a $55 entry fee.
2. Please send photographs of your work with your application. Email 300 dpi photos photos to [email protected] or [email protected] for press releases, a poster, and postcards.
3. All items for sale must be handmade.
4. You must be open during all advertised sale hours.
Deadline: As soon as possible, event is June 4 and 5
RFP for mural in Crouse Hospital
Open to all artists. Crouse Hospital has received funds to commission a mural in a public area within the hospital. The area is just outside passenger elevators on a patient care floor in the Irving building. The space is divided into three walls with two elevators in between. The length of each wall is approximately 14′, 8′, and 9′.
Interested artists should submit a sketch of their concept to Kristine Delaney, Library Manager, Crouse Hospital, 736 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210. When sketches have been received, a committee will make final decisions on mural design. If you are interested in seeing the space, please call 470-7380 to schedule an appointment.
Any artist over the age of 21 is eligible to enter. Artists may enter more than one mural design. The first half of the payment to the artist will be made when the commission is made and the second half when the mural is complete.
Deadline: May 30
Talent Company auditions
Auditions for “Curtains! The Musical Comedy Whodunit” will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday April 16, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday April 17, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday April 23 at The New Times Theatre, Art & Home Center, NYS Fairgrounds.
The Talent Company seeks actors, singers, dancers, ages 16 and over, for 10 leading and supporting roles and a high-energy ensemble that is heavily featured. Prepare 16 bars of a ballad and 16 bars of an up-tempo show tune. An accompanist will be provided; please bring sheet music. Wear comfortable clothes to move in. Photo and resume appreciated.
Performances will take place Friday to Sunday from July 22 to 24, and Thursday to Sunday July 28 to 31, Aug. 4 to 7 and Aug. 11 to 14.
Find character descriptions and full audition information at thetalentco.com .
