The document is a newsletter email blast from the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) in Tallahassee, Florida announcing various opportunities in the arts. It includes information about grant workshops, award opportunities, job postings, professional development events, calls to artists, musicians, playwrights, and vendors. Auditions and submissions are requested for theater productions, films, art shows, and music performances.

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850.224.2500
Email Blast for February 9, 2012
In This Issue COCA Announcements
COCA Announcements
Award Opportunities
Job Opportunities
Professional Development
Calls to Vendors
Auditions: Theatre/Film
Calls to Playwrights & Writers
COCA Cultural Grant Workshops
Calls to Musicians
(February 14 and 15)
Calls to Visual Artists (local)
Applications for COCA's FY13 Cultural
Calls to Visual Artists
(non-local) Grant program administered on behalf of the
City of Tallahassee and Leon County are
MoreThanYouThought.com
available online here. The grant program is
How to Submit to the Eblast
designed for non-profit, tax exempt arts and
history organizations operating primarily in Tallahassee/Leon
Quick Links
County.
A free workshop for this grant will be held February 14th and
15th at 12:30pm in our offices (816 S. ML King Jr Blvd) to
provide an overview of the application process and answer
specific questions about this grant. Feel free to bring a
Visit COCA's Website brown bag lunch. We'll hold another free workshop on
February 29th at 12:30pm at COCA to review budget
elements in further detail, including plenty of time for Q&A.
COCA also offers one-on-one technical assistance through
April 25th for anyone wishing to apply; simply call us to
make an appointment. For more information, to determine if
What's There to Do in you are eligible to apply, or for alternate formats of the
Tallahassee? application, contact Holly Thompson at (850) 224-2500
or holly@cocanet.org.
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COCA Workshop: Alert the Media!
A workshop for arts organizations, businesses, artists, and
educators on Saturday, February 25 from 11-1 at COCA.
Click here to register for the workshop
A panel of media professionals will tell you:
What is newsworthy
How to pitch a story
How to send information to the news media
When and what you should send
Become A COCA Who makes a good interviewee
Member!
The panel will include:
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Kati Schardl: Features Editor, Tallahassee Democrat
Rosanne Dunkelberger: Editor, Tallahassee Magazine
Tom Flanigan: Community Relations Director for News,
WFSU
Shonda Knight: Executive Producer and Anchor,
WCTV
Join Our E-blast COST: $10 general public, $5 COCA members
Mailing List! Seating is limited, so advance registration is highly
recommended (registration available at the door only if
Click on "E-mail" to Join
space is available). More info here.
Our Mailing Lists!
Award Opportunities
.
New! Tallahassee's Golden A.C.E. Awards
COCA has 3 e-mails to choose
from: pick one or all!
(Deadline: March 5)
MoreThanYouThought This Week
(weekly list of arts and cultural events; The Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals (NYP) is
Mondays) hosting the inaugural Golden A.C.E. (Authentic Community
Weekly E-mail Blast (for artists and
Engagement) Awards and Gala, honoring emerging young
arts organizations Thursdays) leaders in their respective industries. The awards will
Arts in Education Newsletter
recognize the Capital City's top "20 under 40." Divided into
(resources for educators; monthly) industries, each recipient will be selected by committee of
their peers in the field - including arts & culture and nonprofit
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categories. For more info visit here.
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More info here!
Job Opportunities
City of Tallahassee Television Producer
(Temporary Position)
The City of Tallahassee seeks a temporary television producer
responsible for professional and technical work associated
with the city's government access channel. Ideal candidates
possess minimum of a bachelor's degree in broadcasting,
media production, or related field, and two years of technical
experience including communications or video production, or
equivalent training and experience. Salary is $14.13 - $32.49
hourly. For position specifics, click here.
Marketing Director for Orlando Ballet (Open Until
Filled)
The Orlando Ballet seeks a Director of Marketing responsible
for the promotion of the organization and its programs. The
Director of Marketing will work with the administrative staff and
marketing committee to develop a comprehensive marketing,
branding, and public relations strategy to promote the
professional company and the ballet school. Computer and
graphic design responsibilities are required. To apply, send
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1-2 page cover letter, resume and names/contact numbers for
three professional references to kfabian@orlandoballet.org or
to 1111 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32804. No phone calls.
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Tallahassee Little Theatre
February 10‐12
www.tallahasseelittletheatre.org
Professional Development
Science of Ceramics
Session at LeMoyne
(February 25)
A session on glaze chemistry will be conducted by Eric
Thayer from 2-4 p.m. Fee is $15 for Ceramics Studio members
and $25 for non-members. The lecture and discussion will
provide a broader perspective of the basic building blocks of
the ceramic medium. Elements, chemical reactions, and
chemical formulas will be discussed within the clay context,
and will be applied to everyday objects and processes. For
more info call 222-7622.
2012 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
(Early Bird Deadline: April 27)
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The 2012 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention will be
held from June 8-10 in San Antonio, Texas. Bringing together
more than 1,000 arts and community leaders, this event will
focus on how the arts can function, change, and thrive in "The
New Normal" - a landscape of economic uncertainty and
shifting demographics. Register here by April 27 to save fees.
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The New York Times calls this show
"INTELLECTUAL VAUDEVILLE;
Breathlessly paced, slapstick merriment"
Call 645‐5693 or jessica.rossow@ourclub.com
More info here!
Calls to Vendors
New! Railroad Square Shops and Studios Annual
Artigras Festival (Registration Deadline: February
13)
Railroad Square Shops and Studios will be holding their
annual Artigras Festival on February 18th. There will be live
music and vendors of all kinds around the park and most
shops and studios will be open. You are invited to set up a
table at the event which is free to the public. Registration
closes on Monday 13th at 5pm. For more info visit here or
email events@railroadsquare.com.
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Auditions: Theatre/Film
New! Auditions for FSU Film Club's Invisible
(February 13)
The Film Club at FSU is holding auditions for their script,
Invisible, by Sarah Tippens, on Monday, February 13th from
12-6pm in FSU Union Room 311C. Come prepared to perform
a cold reading or a prepared monologue. Callbacks will be
February 17th with first cast meeting on February 18th. New
actors allowed. For more email smt10@my.fsu.edu.
New! Casting Call for The Yellow Bellies
This independent film is shooting in July. These are paid
roles, requiring 4-5 days of work on set. Looking for a female
lead singer of a punk rock band, mid 20's to early 30's
(tattoos/piercings a plus, but not necessary), a female
guitarist of a punk rock band in late teens to early twenties (no
visible tattoos or piercings), and a male boyfriend character,
clean cut, mid to late 20's (no visible tattoos or piercings). If
interested, please e-mail emile.boghos.88@gmail.com.
Black Actors Needed for Student Film
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A graduate student in the FSU Film School is looking for six
black actors (5 males/1 female) to portray characters in a
black fraternity for a drama/short film to shoot this summer.
Looking for people that are charismatic, well-spoken, athletic,
versatile, and possess enough creativity to bring a sense of
depth to a specific character in the script. If you are interested
in this opportunity, contact Curtis Adair at (336) 601-0810.
Calls to Playwrights & Writers
New! One Act Plays Wanted (June Production)
The Daytona Playhouse is seeking one act plays for a June
production. The playhouse is a non-profit community theater
and there will be no financial compensation for use of the
work, only publicity. They traditionally prefer comedies but will
consider other genres. For more info visit here.
New! Tallahassee Pridefest 2012 (April 18-21)
The Tallahassee Pridefest seeks local writers to read their
works at the literature night at this year's events between April
18th-21st. This event provides the LGBT allied community
with a chance to unite and promote peace and understanding,
as well as to educate the entire community about the
importance of diversity, acceptance, and equality. For more
info visit here.
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TYO Beneϐit Concert
featuring the TYO Symphony Orchestra,
FSU Philharmonia and Barrage
Thursday, March 1, 7 PM, Ruby Diamond Concert Hall
Calls to Musicians
New! Baritone/Bass Staff Singer Wanted
St. John's Episcopal Church Choir is seeking to fill a paid
position of baritone/bass staff singer. Requirements include
reliable attendance at Wednesday evening rehearsals and
two Sunday morning services each week, good sight-singing
skills, and a clear and blending vocal sound. There are
occasionally extra rehearsals and services. For more
information or to arrange an audition/interview, contact Betsy
Calhoun at betsy@saint-john.org.
New! Tallahassee Pridefest 2012 (April 18-21)
The Tallahassee Pridefest seeks local musicians and bands to
perform at this year's events between April 18th-21st. This
event provides the LGBT allied community with a chance to
unite and promote peace and understanding, as well as to
educate the entire community about the importance of
diversity, acceptance, and equality. For more info visit here.
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The School of Theatre at Florida State presents
The Full Monty
February 17-26
at FSU's Fallon Theatre
www.tickets.fsu.edu
Calls to Visual Artists (local)
LeMoyne Chain of Parks Festival
Final Call (Deadline: February 15)
The12th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival will be held April
21-22. $10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Exhibiting
artists in various media categories will be selected to exhibit
their work. Also requesting application entries for the
Emerging Artist category. For more info visit here.
621 Gallery Seeks New Resident
Artist
621 Gallery is currently accepting proposals
from local artists for their new Resident Artist
for March to August 2012. Please note, this is not a live-in
residency. For more information, visit here.
Artists Wanted for Southwoodstock Event
(Deadline: February 10)
Artists are wanted for the 8th annual Southwoodstock music
and art festival on the campus of John Paul II Catholic High
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School in Southwood on March 10. Artists will be located
inside the gymnasium (and up to ten artists outside if they
have a tent) so space is limited. Please email
jarooks@gmail.com to get the necessary forms or call
591-4974.
27th Annual Tallahassee International (Deadline:
February 14)
The Tallahassee International is an annual competition
organized by Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts,
juried by a panel of faculty from within the College of Visual
Arts, Theatre and Dance. The competition is open to all media
and offers cash awards. The application fee is $20. For more
info, visit here.
New! St. George Plantation Juried Art Show
(Deadline: February 15)
The St. George Plantation Juried Art Show is accepting
submissions of recent works in all media by artists residing in
Franklin, Gulf, Wakulla, Bay, and Leon Counties. Entry fee is
$20. Prizes range from $50-$150. For more contact Rick
Watson at 850-591-4770 or rick@century21collinsrealty.com.
Email a PDF entry to artshow@sgpoa.com or mail a CD
submission to at St. George Plantation, 1712 Magnolia, St.
George Island, FL 32328.
621 Gallery Call to Artists (Deadline:
February 20)
621 Gallery announces a call to artists for their
exhibition season to run September 2012 -
June 2013. All submissions will be reviewed. Applications
must include a cover letter, 15-20 images, an artist statement,
artist resume or CV, and an application fee of $15. Visit here
for details.
New! Tallahassee Pridefest 2012 (April 18-21)
The Tallahassee Pridefest seeks local photographers and
other visual artists who wish to display their works at the art
show at this year's events between April 18th-21st. This event
provides the LGBT allied community with a chance to unite
and promote peace and understanding, as well as to educate
the entire community about the importance of diversity,
acceptance, and equality. For more info visit here.
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Calls to Visual Artists (non-local)
New! Camera USA: National Photography Award
2012 (Deadline: March 22)
The Naples Art Association sponsors this exhibition, to run
from June 4th through August 10th at the von Liebig Art
Center in Naples, FL. All photographers residing in the U.S.
are invited to submit 1 photo taken after January 1, 2010. For
more info, visit here.
New! Platform Art Party 19: Art in Agriculture
(Deadline: March 23)
Platform Art Party 19 will be held on Saturday, April 28th in
Lakeland, FL. This is a juried event with awards,
seeking cutting edge, traditional, or contemporary original
drawings, oils, acrylics, watercolors, graphics, computer art,
mixed media, fiber, ceramics, sculpture, video, and
photography celebrating agricultural heritage. For more info,
visit here.
Save the Frogs! International Art Contest
(Deadline: October 15)
Submissions sought from all ages, from students, amateurs or
professionals and students of art and graphic design. Art
teachers and schools are particularly encouraged. Four
categories, cash prize in each. Submissions may be used for
merchandise, publicity, or education materials in support of
sponsor's mission to "Guarantee we never live in a world
without frogs." For more details, click here.
New! Artists Needed for Exhibition at Retail
Venues (Ongoing) WHERE
2-D and some 3-D artists are needed for multiple restaurants
and cafes to host artists' work on a rotating basis. Subject
matter may be restricted in some retail locations. Commission
taken on sales. For more info, visit Everything Eclectic here.
Functional Handmade Art by Women
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The Florida Museum for Women Artists in Deland, FL is
looking for functional handmade art to be sold for
consignment in the new street-level shop, opening soon.
Women artists creating anything handmade, unique, and
functional art are welcome to apply. Visit here for more info or
to view the application.
"What's There to Do in Tallahassee?"
If you're planning any type
of event--a benefit,
fundraiser, concert, annual
festival--be sure to post it
on COCA's official
interactive webcalendar for arts and
culture: www.MoreThanYouThought.com.
It's easy and fast. And, best of all, it doesn't cost a
thing.
MoreThanYouThought.com can also help you avoid
scheduling conflicts with other major events. Post listings
days, months, even years in advance and know you're
reaching hundreds of people each week. Even
magazines like Southern Living and AAA use
MoreThanYouThought.com as a reliable guide to what's
happening in the Florida capital area.
If you need any assistance navigating or posting events,
please call Randi at (850) 224-2500.
Submit to COCA's Weekly Email Blast
To submit opportunities and calls for consideration in
COCA's Weekly Email Blast, send a text-only description of
50 words or less to Erica Thaler at erica@cocanet.org.
COCA members may also submit an image.
COCA reserves the right to include or exclude any listing at
its discretion and to determine the content and placement of
all listings. Items will be listed for a maximum of two editions.
Deadline for submission is 5:00 pm on the Wednesday of
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each week.
Special events are not listed in the Blast. You can post
all your art or cultural events on COCA's calendar of events
website at www.MoreThanYouThought.com. It's free! Use
it!
COCA does not endorse any artists, organizations, or programs listed
herein, nor imply stature through their inclusion in this newsletter. While
we have made every effort to insure that this information is correct, we
cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the
information.
COCA's programs are sponsored in part by the City of Tallahassee, Leon
County, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural
Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
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