Around Broward County: Deadline and Programs

…Broward Cultural Division Incentive…

Creative Artist Advancement Program (CAAP)
Creative Artist Advancement Program (CAAP) is an initiative that provides creative grants and customized resources to local artists for projects that engage artistically underserved communities and provide lifelong learning activities for youth and adults .
Opening Session, Friday, April 26, 2013 • Click here for more Information

Creative Investment Program (CIP) - Not-For-Profit Cultural Organization
To assist Broward County not-for-profit cultural organizations with annual operating revenues of $100,000 or less for small but complete cultural projects for which applicants have not received funding through any other Cultural Division incentive program. The project must be an exhibition, performance, or other arts activity. The the program will award up to $5,000 per award.
Application Deadline: JUNE 1, 2013 • Apply

Creative Investment Program (CIP) - Artist
To assist with the creation of small, but complete, cultural projects for which applicants have not received grant monies through any other Broward Cultural Division incentive program. The individual artist project must occur in Broward county and must be an exhibition, or a live performance, or lecture/demonstration, or other arts activity that engages an audience. The the program will award up to $2,000 per award.
Application Deadline: JUNE 1, 2013 • Apply

…Mark your Calendar!…

Target Accepting Applications
Arts, Culture & Design in Schools, a charitable initiative of national retailer Target, is accepting applications from schools and nonprofit organizations for programs that bring arts and cultural experiences directly to K-12 students. The company awards grants of $2,000 for programs.
Deadline April 30, 2013 • Application

Projects to Increase Awareness of Muslim Cultures
The Building Bridges supports U.S.-based performing arts presenting organizations interested in building interdisciplinary cross-campus and community collaborations that expand awareness, knowledge and understanding of Muslim societies. Up to eight grants of $100,000-200,000 each. Grantees are expected to plan and maximize resources collaboratively with campus-based and external community partners in order to engage targeted populations – with a primary focus.
Deadline April 24, 2013 • Application

Opportunities

…Opportunities…

Executive Director
Stonewall National Museum and Archives is currently seeking an Executive Director to effectively lead the organization. This is an exciting opportunity with a top non-profit located in South Florida during a time of great movement in the LGBT community . The ideal candidate should have at least ten years experience in an advancing level of executive and managerial capacities. A successful and demonstrated track record of fundraising is required as well as a proven ability to lead non-profits to higher levels.
For immediate consideration, please send your cover letter and resume to stonewallnationalsearch@gmail.com

Grant Writer
The Association of Performing Arts of India is seeking professionals experienced in development and grant writing to support efforts to diversify funding sources, with a goal of increasing revenue from individual donors, corporate funders, and a broader range of grant sources. Florida fundraising licensure is a requirement. Service will be provided under an hourly contract, under supervision of an Executive Officer.
Contact bkbboots@aol.com Calls to Artists

…Call to Artist…

Chalk Walk on Saturday, April 13 from 10am-4pm
Chalk Walk 2013 will include music, food and lots of art fun for all, and hopes to attract local residents, art lovers and artists from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. The event will shine a light on the City of Lauderhill and aid in its revitalization program. Coverage by our local media will be greatly appreciated and will aid in making this event a success.
For more information email info@artistsspreadingart.com or call 954-536-8856

Juried Show with Cash Awards
The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History invites you to apply to the one-day outdoor show “Art on the Lawn.”. This is a juried show with the cash awards on the beautiful grounds of the Sutherlin Mansion, home of the Museum. Please, come to show your work with us or help us spread the word and forward this participation form to somebody who might be interested in exhibiting.
For more information coantc Cara Burton at cara@danvillemuseum.org

Annual Women Juried Show - Exhibition August 17, 2013 – October 26, 2013
The Florida Museum for Women Artists has a call to artist to submit art work for the 4th Annual Juried Exhibition.
May 25 - Submit application
July 15
- Notification of Jury results
July 30-August 3
– Delivery of selected artworks: 12 pm to 4:30 pm
August 16 – Opening Reception– Member Preview and guests (5:30-8pm)
For more information call the museum at 386.873.2976

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts March 16, 2013
The fourth annual Florida Alliance for Arts Education Arts Integration Symposia Series will focus on arts integration as central to education programs and to life in Florida's schools and communities. The sessions that will be held are geared for teachers (arts and non-arts), administrators, teaching artists, arts organizations, and community members.
For more information click here

Participate in the helium creative balloon!
helium
creative is holding an art event that is open to the community for participation called the #heliumcreative365 Challenge. The concept is to inspire people to be creative utilizing a common object: a balloon! Stop by their studio and you will be given a "helium creative balloon" and assigned a date to photograph it. You are allowed to do absolutely anything with that balloon - so long as you photograph it and submit the image to helium creative on that day. Burn it. pop it. blow it. rip it. fill it. Just be creative! helium will then print out all of the photographs submitted and display them in their studio during FAT Village Artwalk starting this March. This will be part of a 365 day series that helium has been working on!
For more information www.heliumcreative.com/365instagram: @heliumcreative365

Culture Magazine 2014 - Artist
Artwork chosen for the vertical cover will receive $1,000 for one-time usage in Culture 2014. All artwork chosen will receive a byline with artists' name. Artists may submit up to three images by completing the online simple application form available at www.keysarts.com under "Quick Links" on the home page.
Deadline April 5, 2013 at 5:00 pm • Apply at Keys Arts

Culture Magazine 2014 - Writer
The Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Tinsley Advertising and the Cultural Umbrella of the Florida Keys & Key West are issuing a call for writers interested in producing articles for the Culture 2014 magazine.
Deadline April 5, 2013 at 5:00 pm • Apply at Keys Arts

art loft Seeks Off-Beat Story Ideas
WPBT Channel 2 is producing art loft, a weekly 30-minute art program that showcases local and national artists, openings, installations, performances, and art organizations that are positioning South Florida as an emerging leader in the world of art. art loft is designed to be a collaboration between WPBT2, local artists, producers and other PBS stations around the country. art loft is seeking quirky, off beat ideas that can covered on this weekly television show. Please email a one-paragraph description to Jody Leshinsky with your idea. These ideas will be sent to WPBT for consideration.

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