Easter Art Shows

Over 60 artists doing God’s work this Easter weekend. East Side, baby!COMMUNITY APRIL 10-12, 2009
THE BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS ART SHOW
This show is so big one gallery can’t contain all the Bible themed art. Opening with the Old Testament Show at Blue Genie Art on Good Friday, the show continues with the New Testament Show at Bearded Lady Printing on Saturday, with both galleries open for viewing on Easter Sunday.
The show will feature 100 artists from Austin and parts unknown, with a mix of styles, mediums, ideas, and statements all revolving around stories handpicked by each artist from the Bible. Don’t miss out, mark your calendars today!
Good Friday – April 10, 2009
Old Testament Show
Blue Genie Art 916 Springdale Rd. East Austin, Texas
Opening Reception: 6pm – 11pm
Saturday, April 11, 2009
New Testament Show
Bearded Lady 3504-B East 4th Street East Austin, Texas
Opening Reception: 6pm – 11pm
After Party Saturday, April 11 11pm – 2am
Shangri-la (after party is 21+)
Easter Sunday – April 12, 2009
Both Galleries Open for Viewing and Sales 12pm – 6pm

Art Submission Opportunity Austin

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – The Dougherty Arts Center is currently accepting applications for the Julia C. Butridge Gallery space. Artists, curators and non-profit, tax-exempt groups interested in exhibiting in the gallery are encouraged to apply. Applications are available at the Dougherty Arts Center reception desk or can be downloaded at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/dougherty/gall_submission.htm. The deadline to receive proposals is March 31, 2009. There is no fee to apply. Applicants will be notified of their selection status by mail.
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For more information about the gallery or upcoming exhibits please visit the gallery website at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/dougherty/gallery.htm
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Tiffany Moreno, Gallery Coordinator
Julia C. Butridge Gallery
Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 974-4025 Office
(512) 974-4003 Fax
tiffany.moreno@ci.austin.tx.us

Art Submission Opportunity for ACC students

ART CONTEST CELEBRATING THE CONSTITUTION 2009: Opportunities for Students
ACC’s Center for Public Policy and Political Studies, Arts and Humanities Division, and Social and Behavioral Science Division will again sponsor contests for student creative and academic work in celebration of Constitution Day. Last year, the center awarded over $1,000 in prize money to students for their submissions. In addition, the Arts and Humanities and the Social and Behavioral Science Divisions sponsored a publication and exhibit of winning works.

Creative Work:

Two-dimensional art (including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography
Three-dimensional art
Poetry
Fiction
Performance (including dance, drama, film and video, and performance poetry)
Political cartoon
Academic Work:

Documented, researched essays (in history, government, English, philosophy)
Personal essay
Please go to http://www.austincc.edu/ah/cd/ for guidelines for creative and essay works.

Spring 2009 semester entries are due May 16, 2009
Summer semester entries are due by August 7, 2009
Submissions should be directed to Lyman Grant, Dean of Arts and Humanities, 1212 Rio Grande, Austin, Texas 78701. 512-223-3352. lgrant@austincc.edu

Art & Social Responsibility Part 3 (Links)

Ecosandals : Ecosandals exists to produce high quality footwear and other products for sale on the world market in a manner that directly benefits the people of Korogocho shantytown and its environs.

The Q Drum (Simply designed water containter to ease the burden of those in developing countries transporting daily water supply):

Sewing Hope ”a project of Fount of Mercy, seeks to inform and involve professionals in the costume, fashion, and garment industries about empowering African women and men in related fields. By providing technical and/or financial assistance, Sewing Hope supports existing programs within  African grassroots organizations, with the goal of bringing income-building opportunities, and therefore, hope.”

Artist as Citizen The mission of “The Artist as Citizen” program is to encourage art students towards pragmatic social engagement; asking them to confront issues that will directly impact American society and their own lives. The ultimate goal is to develop a grassroots network of students who think for themselves, use what they learn directly in their own work, and include it in discussion with friends and family.

Art & Social Responsibility Part 2 (Books)

(Notes from a workshop led by photographer Wayne Adams http://waynestead.com)

Books:

The End of Poverty: Jeffrey Sachs

http://www.earth.columbia.edu/pages/endofpoverty/index

Banker to the Poor: Mahammad Yunus

http://www.bankertothepoor.com/bankertothepoor/

Poverty in America: John Iceland

http://www.amazon.com/Poverty-America-Handbook-John-Iceland/dp/0520239598

The Fortune at the Bottom: C.K. Prahalad

http://books.google.com/books?id=R5ePu1awfloC&dq=CK+Prahalad&printsec=frontcover&source=an&hl=en&ei=goq2Sa-3AsXN-AazrfGFCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result

Art with Social Responsibility Part 1

(Notes from a workshop led by photographer Wayne Adams (http://waynestead.com) at Encounter 09)

1 billion people live on less thatn $1/day

1.5 billion on $2/day

over 1 billion dont have access to clean water

2.6 billion dont have access to basic sanitation

90% of the world’s art is produced/designed for the richest 10% of the world.

National Endowment for the Arts

http://www.nea.gov/

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The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the Endowment is the nation’s largest annual funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases. “

Creative Act Plan = Business Plan Part 4 (Contract & Copyright Issues)

Contracts:

Avoid misunderstandings: State what is obvious and define details carefully

Assure work: State exactly what kind of action will be done and at what value

Assure payment: How much, in what form, when, for what

Avoid Liability: Acknowledge contingencies, illnesss, acts of God, etc.

 

Copyrights:

Essentially, legal protection under US law to the author’s original works of authorship.

Protects the work for the life of the artist plus 75 years

Notice is not required, but recommended

www.copyright.gov

* You can copyright work as collections under one name for a fee

Creative Act Plan = Business Plan Part 3 (Structures and Taxes)

Business Structures:

Sole Proprietorship:

all profits earned belong to the owner, impact their personal taxes. The owner holds all liability.

Partnership:

Coorperation: Coorp. is taxed, then distribuition to owners is taxed as income. No personal liability.

Limited: Taxed as partnership.

 

Taxes:

Self employment tax: social security for those who are self employed.  

Sales Tax: depends on state. collected at each transaction, paid monthly or quarterly.

EIN: federal employer identification number (social security for the company because of employess)

Sales and use tax: registration so you can not be taxed on supplies for the business.

 

How to set these up:

Vary by the city and state

Get a DBA (Doing Business As) form to the state

Registration fee: $100- 41000 (Depends on state)

Notarize the forms, submit to the state business office

 

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