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Alabama Humanities Foundation Grants Program http://www.ahf.net/grants.htm

Grants are awarded to Alabama nonprofit community organizations with program proposals focused on languages; literature; philosophy; history; jurisprudence; religious studies; archaeology; ethics; linguistics; folklore; history; criticism and theory of the arts; social sciences employing historical or philosophical approaches; and interdisciplinary areas such as women's studies, African American studies, and American studies. The study should concentrate on a book, film, play, or idea. Active public participation and strong humanities content are the two essential ingredients of the funded project. Mini-grant proposals should be postmarked by the first day of alternating months, beginning with January, for immediate consideration; major grant proposals should be received by deadline dates. Application forms may be obtained from the foundation. Deadline for grants over $2000 is March 1 and September 1. Deadlines for grants under $2000 is the first working day of every other month.

Alabama State Arts Council http://www.arts.state.al.us/

The Alabama State Arts Council awards Artist Fellowships of $5,000 or $10,000 for Alabama artists working in crafts, dance, design, media/photography, music, literature, theater and the visual arts. Recipients may use funds to set aside time to create art, improve their skills, or to do what is most advantageous to enhance their artistic careers. Recipients must be residents of Alabama.

Alabama State Council on the Arts - Grant Programs & Applications http://www.arts.state.al.us/grants/index-grants.html

September 1, 2007, 5 PM - Presenting Support, Project Support, and Arts in Education grant applications. Action taken on applications at December 2007 Council meeting.

Alabama State Council on the Arts Operating Support http://www.arts.state.al.us/grants/index-grants.html

These grants are designed to provide support and stability to large arts organizations with far-reaching cultural impact, to promote general program development and stimulate private and other public funding. Eligible groups are expected to show a high level of professionalism, both artistically and administratively, strong community service and educational outreach, and well-established, ongoing fundraising efforts.

Alameda County Art Commission http://www.acgov.org/arts/artsfund.htm

The 'ARTSFUND Grants Program provides support [$1000 grants] to Alameda County arts organizations that have demonstrated artistic merit and excellence both in achievement and in community involvement.'

Alameda County Artwork Purchase Program http://www.cac.ca.gov/artistcall/acdetail.php?id=42

Visual Arts. Deadline: 05-30-2009

Alan Schneider Directing Award http://www.tcg.org/grants/schneider/aschneid_index.cfm

Talented mid-career freelance directors who have established local or regional reputations are nominated by artistic leaders of TCG theatres.

Aland Archipelago Guest Artist Residence http://www.kokarkultur.com

Aland Archipelago Guest Artist Residence, 22730 Kokar - Aland, Hellso, Finland. Tel: 011-358-0-40-7473-642. All visual arts and crafts. House located on a rise overlooking Hellso Bay includes 2 apts. with a kitchen and shared bath.

Alaska Airlines Community Contributions http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=460

When considering grant requests Alaska Airlines favors organizations and efforts that are most likely to enhance a community's cultural and economic vitality and improve the quality of life for its citizens. General contribution categories are education, social/cultural, healthcare, arts/humanities, civic, the environment and community activities. We focus on communities served now or in the near future by Alaska Airlines and where a significant number of our employees live or work. Given limited resources, contributions are concentrated in areas with the greatest number of employees, in Alaska or Washington State for example.

Alaska State Council on the Arts AEI Incentive Grants http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/

The council makes incentive grants to individuals or organizations to promote and improve the teaching of the arts as an integral part of life and basic education. Projects may be in any area of the arts. Projects may include, but are not limited to: interdisciplinary collaborations, inservice training for the arts for teachers, administrators, or artists; development of arts training and advocacy materials; teacher/parent/student arts education workshops; development of evaluation and testing methods for arts education; professional development for teachers in art education; programs/curricula; and professional development for artists in teaching venues. Grant application must be received at least 30 days prior to the project activity. Application materials are available on the Web site.

Alaska State Council on the Arts Artists-in-Schools Program http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/grants2.htm#ais

The program makes grants to Alaskan schools to support artists' residencies that promote and enrich curricula. The program offers students an opportunity to work with professional artists in residencies lasting from two to 16 weeks. Each residency includes hands-on classroom experiences, a teacher/community workshop, and follow-up activities to fully utilize the artist's resources. Application materials are available on the Web site. Annual deadline dates may vary; contact program staff for exact dates.

Alaska State Council on the Arts Project Grants http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/grants2.htm

Through this program, the council seeks to support innovative arts programming and services; stimulate the creation of new art; advance public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the arts in Alaska; and encourage the perpetuation of Alaska Native arts and traditions. Project grants assist organizations with the cost for specific arts projects and programs that the applicant has determined to be of high priority in a community. Exhibits, concerts, dance performances and festivals, workshops, readings, and theater productions are examples of the kinds of arts projects funded through this grant category. Application materials are available on the Web site.

Alberta Book Awards http://www.writersguild.ab.ca/awards.htm

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Alberta Book Awards http://www.writersguild.ab.ca/

(includes: The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize, The City of Edmonton Book Prize, Grant MacEwan Award, Georges Bugnet Award for Novel, Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award for Drama, Howard O'Hagan Award for Short Fiction, Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Poetry, Wilfrid Eggleston Award for Non-Fiction) various prizes -- December 31

Alberta Creative Development Initiative: Grants to Organizations http://www.conseildesarts.ca/grants/wd128351163938626853.htm

Alberta Creative Development Initiative: Grants to Organizations

Alberta Foundation for the Arts http://www.affta.ab.ca

Source of grant funding in the province.

Alberta Foundation for the Arts http://www.affta.ab.ca/

source of grant funding in the province.

Alberta Foundation for the Arts http://www.affta.ab.ca/

source of grant funding in the province.

Alden B. Dow Creativity Center http://www.northwood.edu/abd

Alden B. Dow Creativity Center, Northwood University, 3225 Cook Road, Midland MI 48640 (517) 837-4478. Four 10-week fellowships annually for innovative project ideas. 'Some past residents created new math curricula, re-thought residential health-care facilities, looked into the politics of the art world, and started creative-writing programs for prisoners.' Stipends paid. Annual deadline Dec. 31, with notification by April 1.

Alden Nowlan Award for excellence in English language literary arts http://www.artsnb.ca/eng/

(New Brunswick authors) $5,000 -- October 1

Alexander Kennedy Isbister Award for Non-Fiction http://www.mbwriter.mb.ca/mwapa/award_mcnally_boy.html

(Manitoba authors) $3,500 -- December 8

Alexander Onassis Public Benefit Foundation http://www.onassis.gr/english/competition_prizes/paint.html

Award: 150,000; 100,000; 75,000 Further Information: International Competition for the Composition of an Original Painting.

Alexandria, VA - 3D - Ceramics http://www.torpedofactory.org

The Torpedo Factory Art Center's Target Gallery is pleased to present Molded Earth, a media specific juried exhibition aimed at exploring current trends in both functional and non-functional contemporary ceramics. This exhibition is open to all artists both nationally and internationally. Juror: We are fortunate to have contemporary ceramics expert and collector Judith Weisman as our curator. Ms. Weisman has had several articles published that address her expertise in the field of contemporary crafts in magazines such as American Style and Better Homes and Gardens. Her professional affiliations include serving as a consultant for the British Craft Council, on the Board of Trustees for the American Craft Council and the James Renwick Alliance Board. She has been a juror for many exhibitions to include most recently the Smithsonian Crafts Show and the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival. Show dates: December 13, 2007 - January 20, 2008.Deadline: Wednesday, September 12, 2007. Reception and Gallery Talk: Thursday, December 13, 6-8pm. Juror will review work via digital image only. All slides submitted will be scanned and put onto a CD requiring an additional charge of $3 per slide entered. Fees: $30 for digital CDs (up to 3 pieces can be submitted with 1 detail image per piece) for slide submissions an additional charge of $3 per slide is required. For more information visit the website, download the prospectus, or request one via email or send and SASE to 'Molded Earth Prospectus', Target Gallery, 105 North Union St. Alexandria, VA 22314.

Alexia Foundation for World Peace Annual Photography Contest http://www.alexiafoundation.org/

$15,000 for the production of a proposed project. The Alexia Foundation seeks to 'provide the financial ability for a photographer to produce a substantial picture story that furthers the foundation's goals of promoting world peace and cultural understanding.' If you've received a grant or award exceeding $1,000 in the previous year, you're not eligible. Judges look for entries that conceive concise, focused and meaningful story proposals.

Alfred University, NYSCA Residency Program http://www.iea.art.alfred.edu

Alfred University, NYSCA Residency Program, 1 Saxon Dr., Alfred, NY 14802 (607) 871-2111. Institute for Electronic Arts residencies of one week, open to artists making experimental cross-disciplinary work in video, sonics, large format digital prints, CD-ROM and DVD. Artists receive housing, travel, studio equipment access, and technical support

All American X-Mas http://www.alteredesthetics.com/

Minneapolis MN - 2d, 3d, All Media - International Buy buy buy, consume consume consume. Merry Chrisma-Hannu-Quanza… and BAH HUMBUG! Americans sure do have a unique way of ringing in the jolly, don’t they? Join us for our December exhibition, “All American X-Mas,” as we view Artists’ perspectives on the crazy holiday season. For more information please visit our web site: http://www.alteredesthetics.com or e-mail opencall@alteredesthetics.com

All Kids Can Create http://www.vsatx.org/callsForArt.html

You can create, and creating leads to learning! VSA arts and CVS Caremark All Kids Can Create invite children and youth, ages 5-15, from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, to submit visual artwork showing us your creativity. Explore new activities, challenge your perceptions, discover your inner artist and submit your work of art today! Two-dimensional artwork can range in size from 3 x 5 inches to a maximum of 18 x 24 inches. Three-dimensional artwork should not exceed 18 x 18 x 18 inches. All materials should be submitted in digital format through CaFE™ at www.callforentry.org. Interested artists or their parents or guardian, will be required to create a CaFE™ profile to apply.

All Media - International - Dirty Little Secrets http://www.alteredesthetics.com/

Do you have something you need to confess? Purge your soul artist-style by submitting to our 'Dirty Little Secrets' confessional art show. And yes, we are accepting anonymous submissions. There is no fee for submission. All mediums are accepted. (2-d, 3-d, performance art, poetry, film, etc). Submission Deadline August 15, 2007. For more information please visit our web site: http://www.alteredesthetics.com or e-mail

All Things Horses Photography Show http://www.c4fap.org/

The Center for Fine Art Photography call for entries for All Things Horses… Deadline June 18, 2008. From Appaloosas to Zebras, country roaming to carousel rotating are welcome to this call for entry. Images of working horses, wild horses, dressage, tack, anything related to the life of our equine friends is welcome. The Center for Fine Art Photography invites photographers working in all mediums and styles to participate in its exhibitions. Traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, creative and experimental works, including new processes, mixed techniques are welcome. Eligibility: The exhibition is open to all domestic and international, professional and amateur photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combinations of both. Information and online submissions at The Center for Fine Art Photography www.c4fap.org or email questions to info@c4fap.org. The Center for Fine Art Photography, 400 N College Ave, 80524, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Allen Foundation for the Arts - Washington http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=25

The purpose of the Bellevue, Washington-based Allen Foundation for the Arts is to 'promote a creative and flourishing arts community in the Pacific Northwest.' The Foundation, which is especially interested in the performing and visual arts, also supports entities that sustain artists and art organizations.

Allen Lane Foundation http://www.allenlane.org.uk/

Funds arts activities for people who are on the margins of, and excluded from society

Alliance for California Traditional Arts http://www.actaonline.org/grants_and_programs/index.htm

Various grants from $1,500 to $10,000 for practitioners in folk and traditional arts and crafts, including an apprenticeship program.

Alliance for California Traditional Arts http://www.cac.ca.gov/othergrants/ogdetail.php?id=77

Traditional Arts Development Program grants

Alliance of Artists Communities http://www.artistcommunities.org/residencies.html

A searchable directory of North American residency opportunities.

Alliance Sub Regional Strategic Partnership http://www.fundersindex.co.uk/AllianceSubRegionalStrategicPartnership....

Alliance Sub Regional Strategic Partnership

Alliant Energy Foundation Grants http://www.alliantenergy.com/docs/groups/public/documents/pub/p014350....

The foundation supports organizations and programs in the areas of human needs, education, culture and art, civic and environment. Projects that qualify in multiple categories receive special consideration for funding. Organizations that support the physical and emotional well being of people across all age groups, educate and motivate today's youth, place an emphasis on excellence in education, promote literacy, culture and arts activities that enhance the overall quality of life in the area, civic organizations that strengthen the overall quality of life, and organizations that promote environmental initiatives are all supported. Requests are accepted on an ongoing basis through the year, but are considered only in the next grantmaking cycle.

ALLIED ARTISTS OF AMERICA 95TH ANNUAL NATIONAL EXHIBITION http://www.alliedartistsofamerica.org

DEADLINE: September 15 The National Arts Club Galleries present this exhibition November 13-December 2, 2008. There will be $22, 000 in cash prizes. Open to all artists working in oil, watermedia, pastel, graphics, sculpture. Accepting entries in slide or jpeg format. For prospectus go to www.alliedartistsofamerica.org or send SASE to Rhonda Yanow, 19 Springtown Rd., White House Station, NJ 08889.

Alpan International 2008 http://www.alpangallery.org

Any artist over 18 years of age working in two and three dimensions in any media (including photography, digital art, installation). Maximum size of 6 ft. in height or width for 2D works, and 6 ft. in any dimension for 3D works.

Alpan International 2008 http://www.alpangallery.org

'Alpan International 2008' Alpan Gallery announces a call to artists for 'Alpan International 2008', August 30 - September 26, 2008 in Huntington, Long Island New York. Open to artists over 18 years of age working in two and three dimensions in any media (including photography, digital art, installation). Maximum size of 6 ft. in height or width for 2D works, and 6 ft. in any dimension for 3D works. Awards: Group Show, $1,000 cash award to the best in show. Juror: Phylliis Braff, President of the International Association of Art Critics, USA section. Artists can download prospectus at http://www.alpangallery.org/prospectus or send a SASE to: Alpan Gallery, 2 West Carver St., Huntington, NY 11743. Deadline: April 15, 2008. $30 for 3 images, $5 for each additional image. Questions? Contact John Remsen at info@alpangallery.org or call 631-423-4433.

Alpan International 2008 http://www.alpangallery.org

Alpan Gallery announces a call to artists for 'Alpan International 2008', August 30 - September 26, 2008 in Huntington, New York. Open to artists over 18 years of age working in two and three dimensions in any media (including photography, digital art, installation). Maximum size of 6 ft. in height or width for 2D works, and 6 ft. in any dimension for 3D works. Awards: Group Show, $1,000 cash award to the best in show. Juror: Phylliis Braff, President of the International Association of Art Critics, USA section. Artists can download prospectus at http://www.alpangallery.org/prospectus or send a SASE to: Alpan Gallery, 2 West Carver St., Huntington, NY 11743. Deadline: April 15, 2008. $30 for 3 images, $5 for each additional image. Questions? Contact John Remsen at info@alpangallery.org or call 631-423-4433.

Alpan International 2009 http://www.alpangallery.org

The Alpan Gallery in Huntington, New York announces a call to artists for 'Alpan International 2009', August 29 - September 26, 2009. Awards: Group show, $500 for Best of Show, inclusion in the online registry for two years. Juror: Rhonda Cooper, Director of the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center at Stony Brook University. Open to artists over 18 years of age working in two and three dimensions in any media. Maximum size of 6 ft. in height or width for 2D works, and 6 ft. in any dimension for 3D works. Prospectus available at http://www.alpangallery.org/alpaninternational.aspx, or artists may send a SASE to: Alpan International 2009, Alpan Gallery, 2 West Carver St., Huntington, NY 11743. Deadline: May 2, 2009. $35 for 3 images and $5 for each additional image. Questions? Contact John Remsen at info@alpangallery.org or call 631-423-4433.

Alpha Delta Kappan International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators http://www.alphadeltakappa.org/Public/Default.htm

Telephone: 800) 247-2311 This category is designed for artists working in painting media such as acrylic, oil, watercolor, casein, egg tempera, encaustic, gouache, mix media, etc. One $5,000 grant, one $3,000 grant and one $1,000 grant may be awarded biennially. Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree and complete the applications in full. Grants are intended for a graduate degree program or a study course not part of a graduate degree program or an extensive in-depth project which would enable the applicant to grow professionally. Alpha Delta Kappa members are eligible to apply. Applicants shall not have received an International scholarship or grant from Alpha Delta Kappa within the past two years. Previous first place winners are ineligible. Applications and letters of reference must be postmarked by April 1, 2006. All supportive materials must be submitted with the application.

Alpha Delta Kappan International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators - Fine Arts Grants - Painting All Media http://www.alphadeltakappa.org/Public/Default.htm

Telephone: 800) 247-2311 This category is designed for artists working in painting media such as acrylic, oil, watercolor, casein, egg tempera, encaustic, gouache, mix media, etc. One $5,000 grant, one $3,000 grant and one $1,000 grant may be awarded biennially. Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree and complete the applications in full. Grants are intended for a graduate degree program or a study course not part of a graduate degree program or an extensive in-depth project which would enable the applicant to grow professionally. Alpha Delta Kappa members are eligible to apply. Applicants shall not have received an International scholarship or grant from Alpha Delta Kappa within the past two years. Previous first place winners are ineligible. Applications and letters of reference must be postmarked by April 1, 2006. All supportive materials must be submitted with the application.

Alternatives 2008

Ninth Consequative Exhibition of Alternative Photographic Processes to be held in July 2008 in Wanganui , New Zealand. Send $5 entry fee in ck or cash and 5-10 images on CD or jpeg form via email to: Rita Dibert Fine Art Photo Department Quay School of the Arts Whanganui UCOL Wanganui, New Zealand 4500 Entires due May 15, 2008 to r.dibert@ucol.ac.nz

Altos de Chavon, c/o Parsons School of Design http://www.parsons.edu or altosdechavon.com/fs_foundation.htm.

Altos de Chavon, c/o Parsons School of Design, 2 W 13th St., Rm. 707, New York, NY. (809) 523-8011 or (212) 229-5370. Runs Altos de Chavon, a non-profit arts center in the Dominican Republic; artist pays fee, meals, and airfare; knowledge of Spanish helpful; many artists also agree to teach an occasional workshop in their area of expertise. Residencies of 3 months. Children may accompany parents; no pets.

Altria Group Contributions Program http://www.altria.com/responsibility/4_9_1_2_whowefund.asp

The corporation awards grants to local, national, and international nonprofit organizations in the areas of hunger relief, domestic violence prevention and art. Humanitarian aid is also supported. Guidelines and deadlines by program area are available online.

ALZA Corporate Contributions Grants http://www.alza.com/alza/community

The corporation awards grants to eligible California nonprofit organizations in four areas of interest: education--K-12 after school programs, professional development for teachers, and health care workers, nonprofit educational outreach programs; health and human services--projects that particularly access to healthcare for underserved and underrepresented members of our community; arts & culture--arts programs that have an education component or art related to health and healing are of particular interest; and environment--projects that focus on sustainable solutions, stewardship, & education.

Amarillo Little Theatre http://www.arts.state.tx.us/cities/09/detail.asp?applicationid=30162

Award: $3610 To support their Adventure Series, an eclectic mix of contemporary theatre, for audiences in the 26 county region of the Panhandle.

Amarillo Museum of Art http://www.arts.state.tx.us/cities/09/detail.asp?applicationid=30163

Award: $2668 To support a variety of arts education programs serving Region 16 schools in the Panhandle.

Amarillo Museum of Art http://www.arts.state.tx.us/cities/09/detail.asp?applicationid=30164

Award: $2755 To support an exhibition, Amarillo Biennial: 600 Glass, a juried show of works by glass artists living within 600 miles of Amarillo.