Funding for Seattle Based Artists  

The 2010 CityArtist Projects Funding Program supports the development and presentation of Seattle based, independent artists. All projects must include a public presentation in Seattle. Artists working in all mediums may apply for funding. The deadline is August 11, 2009. Funding is available Anywhere from $1,500 to $15,000.For more information about this opportunity, visit http://www.seattle.gov/arts/_downloads/cityartists/CA10Guidelines.pdf to download the application pdf.

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Lucas Blalock's "I Believe You, Liar" Book Launch at Eighth Veil in Los Angeles 

Beginning at 8pm on July 31st, Lucas Blalock will be signing copies of his self-published book I Believe You, Liar at Eighth Veil in Los Angeles.

Like the book’s opening image of a woman caught open mouthed, mid-sentence, Blalock’s photographs speak in a manner that seems to disclose as much as it withholds—they are semaphores without sense, smoke signals sent at the hour before dawn. Together, they make for a hallucinatory gem of a book, which seems to be structured according to the logic of dreams.

Here’s the “publisher’s description”:

 

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The 2010 Seven-State Biennial 

The USAO Art Gallery is now excepting submissions for the 2010 Seven-State Biennial. Artists residing in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico or Texas may submit 2 and 3 dimensional work that was created with in the last two years. The deadline for submissions is September 8th, 2009. For more information about this opportunity, visit http://www.usao.edu/home/gallery-schedule/.

 

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VSW Artist Residencies 

Visual Studies Workshop provides residencies for artists working in photography, artists' books, digital video and multimedia, 16mm film and analog video. Residencies are project-based and are for a period of one month. VSW provides access to facilities, and housing. An honorarium of $2000 is provided. Applications are being accepted through October 16, 2009 for residencies in 2010. For more information about this opportunity, visit http://www.vsw.org/artists/artstsprogs.html.

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The World Wide Photography Gala Awards 

The annual Worldwide Photography Gala Awards is a  juried competition for professionals and amateur photographers from around the world to compete for the Photographer of the Year Award and the Humanitarian Documentary Grant, provided by WonderPick Gallery. The deadline for submissions is September 27th. For more information about this opportunity, visit http://www.thegalaawards.com/about.html

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SHOTS Magazine no. 105 

Shots Magazine is an independent journal that has been in print for the past 23 years. The magazine has an international audience that includes galleries, collectors, editors, museums and educators. Shots is now excepting submissions for their 105th issue on the theme of Male/Female. The deadline is August 5th. For more information about this opportunity, visit http://www.shotsmag.com/shotssubmission.htm

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The British Columbia Arts Council Grants 

The British Columbia Arts Council provides funding for artists living and working to expand the arts and culture in British Columbia and surrounding areas. Applications can be found online. For more information about this opportunity, visit http://www.bcartscouncil.ca/

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Lower East Side Printshop Keyholder Residencies 

The Lower East Side Printshop offers residencies to emerging artists, giving them 24 hour access to studio space and printing equipment along with a $500 stipend. The application deadline is September 1st. For more information about this opportunity, visit http://www.printshop.org/web/Create/KeyholderResidences/index.html

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John Gutmann Photography Fellowship  

John Gutmann was an incredibly generous photographer whose involvement within the art form and academia made a substantial impact. The John Gutmann Fellowship annually awards $5,000 grants to emerging photographers who show serious artistic commitment and are striving for professional accomplishments. For more information about this opportunity, visit http://www.johngutmann.org/fellowship.html.

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International Color Awards 

The International Color Awards was created to celebrate contemporary color photography. Professionals and non-professionals can enter this online contest where $16,000 and international exposure will be awarded by a leading jurry of creatives from around the world to the best photographers. The deadline for submissions is July 31st. For more information about this opportunity, visit http://www.thecolorawards.com/index.php.

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