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NO DEADLINE PEN Writers Fund & Fund for Writers & Editors with AIDS. Emergency funds in the form of grants and interest free loans of up to $1,000 are given to literary writers, screenwriters who face financial crisis. Assistance is given within six weeks of application; in emergency cases $200 can be released within 24 hours. Contact: PEN American Center, 568 Broadway, NY, NY 10012-3225. (212) 334-1660. Craft Emergency Relief Fund provides immediate support in the form of loans, booth fee waivers, discounts on materials/equipment to professional crafts people facing career threatening emergencies. Contact: CERF, P.O. Box 838, Montpelier, VT 05601. (802)229-2306. Change, Inc. Emergency grants to artists. $100-500 for medical, living or other needs. Contact: Change, Inc. P.O. Box 54, Captiva FL, 32924 (212) 473-3742. Emergency Assistance to painters and sculptors in the mature phase of work for 10+ years, whose needs are the result of unforeseen, catastrophic incident. Typical grant $4,000. Contact: Gottlieb Foundation, Inc. 380 West Broadway, New York, NY 10012. (212) 226-0581. Artists’ Fellowships provides “limited financial aid in the event of disability, serious illness and/or bereavement to those who have applied a major part of their life as a professional visual artist.” Applicants must submit a letter in inquiry. Contact: Artists’ Fellowship, Inc. 47 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10003 New York Council For The Humanities, Mini-grants, $2,500 or less, applications accepted on a rolling basis. Decisions within four weeks. Contact: New York Council For The Humanities, 150 Broadway, Suite 1700.,NY, NY 10038.(212) 233-1131, fax:(212)233-4607, E-mail: nych@nyhumanities.org Web: www.nyhumanities.org The Indian Affairs Committee of the Religious
Society of Friends (QUAKERS) Offers modest stipends to artists/students
engaged in furthering their studies in the visual, performing, literary
and media arts. Contact Sue Wolf c/o Staten Island Monthly Meeting,
P.O. Box 050181, Staten Island, NY 10305. Meeting telephone:(718)720-0643,
DEADLINE National Endowment For The Arts Programs areas include: Access to Artistic Excellence, Challenge America-Fast Track Review, Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth, Fellowships in the Folk & Traditional Arts Nominations, American Jazz Masters Fellowships, Contact: National Endowment for the Arts 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20506. (202) 682-5400, FY 2005 Grants for Arts Projects guidelines available only on Web Site at www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAPO5 for info, applications and guidelines. New York Council for the Humanities Mini-Grants no deadline Major Program grants greater than $2,500. Deadlines Nov.1. Additional grants available for State Humanities Month in October, for specific amount and deadlines Contact: New York Council for the Humanities, 150 Broadway, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10038. (212) 233-1131, fax:(212) 233-4607. E-mail: nych@nyhumanities.org Web: http://www.nyhumanities.org New York Foundation for the Arts, Artist’s Fellowships Program-2004-2005. NYS residents may apply for $7,000 fellowships in a variety of disciplines. Applications available in July. Contact: NYFA, 155 Ave. of the Americas, 14th Fl., NY, NY 10013-1507. (212) 366-6900, Ext. 217, E-mail: nyfaafp@artswire.org Application available July 1,/Deadline: Oct. 1. Independent Television Service (ITVS) Open call. Invites new proposals or works-in-progress for half-hour and one hour public television show, any genre. Contact ITVS, 501 York Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. (415) 356-8383. Website: www.itvs.org ,Deadline Feb. 05. The Arts of the Southern Finger Lakes of New York supports arts and cultural initiatives to establish the region as a national arts center Contact: Janet Newcomb, The Arts of the Southern Finger Lakes, 32 Market Street, Corning, NY 14830. (607) 962-5871. E-mail: thearts@stny.rr.com Web Site: www.earts.org Guggenheim Fellowships: awards average from $15,000 to $45,000 each to individual artists, writers, and scholars of exceptional promise. Contact Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 90 Park Avenue, NY, NY 10016 (212) 687-4470, fax:(212)962-5871 E-mail: fellowships@gf.org Web: www.gf.org Deadline: Oct.1. Gunk Foundation Public Arts Grants seek projects “that make it out of the museum, gallery and alternative spaces and into the spaces of daily life.” Grants range from $1,000-$5,000. Contact: Gunk Foundation/Critical Press. P.O. Box 333 Gardiner, NY 12525 Tel/fax (914) 255-8252. Web Site www.gunkfoundation.org Deadline: Apr.30. & Oct.1. Meet The Composer Music Fund 2004 Program Deadlines: Fund for Small Ensembles-Deadline Apr. 19, extended. Meet the Composer Fund (Quarterly) Deadlines; Jan 2., Apr. 1 and June 1, Oct. 1. For information on other programs and deadlines contact: Meet The Composer 75 Ninth Avenue-3R, Suite C, NY, NY 10011 (212) 645-6949 Web Site: www.meetthecomposer.org Special Opportunity Stipends - A program of the New York Foundation in the Arts (NYFA), working in collaboration with arts councils and cultural organizations across New York State to assist individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work and career development. Grants range from $50-$500. Contact: NYFA, 155 Avenue of the Americas, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10013-1507. (212) 366-6900, Ext. 217. Web site: www.nyfa.org Feb 2 and May 24, 2005. RESIDENCIES/OPPORTUNITIES Banff Centre For The Arts accepts applications on an ongoing basis for several programs. Self-directed creative residencies are offered from Feb.-Mar (Any other time?) for research, experimentation and production of works in visual art, television and new media. Also available: television and new media co-productions; and Work/Study Programs in arts administration, curatorial practice, television digital media and visual arts. Contact: Banff Centre for the Arts, Office of the Registrar, Box 1020, Stn. 28, 107 Tunnel Mtn. Dr., Banff, Alberta, CANADA ToL oCo. (403) 762-6345 E-mail: arts_info@banffcentre.ab.ca Web Site: www.banffcentre.ab.ca/CFA Jalom is an international residency program for professional visual artists, writers, and musicians in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. Program enables artists to study Mexican and Maya cultures. Residencies are one to two months depending upon the artists’ schedule. Contact: Marietta Bernstorff, Coordinator, Jalom Artist Residency Program, Callejon Amapola #7, Barrio Cuxtitali, San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico 29230. The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation residencies are open to creative artists. Rent and utilities-free furnished studio-residencies in Taos. Averaging 3 months. No monetary grants or stipends. Contact: The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico, P.O. Box 545, Taos, NM. Yaddo Artists Community in Saratoga Springs, NY. Residencies ranging from 2 weeks to 2 months in late Oct. to May. Screenwriters and film/ video makers are eligible. Contact: Yaddo, Box 395, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-0395 (518) 584-0746. Jan. 15 , Aug.1. Millay Colony For The Arts, one-month residencies to writers, composers and visual artists, including film and video makers. Sleeping quarters and meals provided. Contact: Millay Colony, Steepletop, P.O. Box 3, Austerlitz, NY 12017-0003, (518) 392-3103, E-mail: application@millaycolony.org. May 1 & Sept. 1 Macdowell Colony offers residences to professional and emerging artists including film and video makers. Ability to pay not a factor. Limited travel funds available. Contact: Admissions Coordinator, The MacDowell Colony, 100 High St., Peterborough, NH 03458. 603) 924-3996. Web: www.macdowellcolony.org. Deadline Sept.15, Jan.15, Apr. 15. Light Work Artists in Residence Program is open to photographers and related media artists. Housing, studio space, $1,200 stipend for one-month residency. Contact: Slides, resume and letter of intent to: Light Work, 316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244. (315) 443-2450. WIA-American Indian Community House, Inc. Eligible performers may receive up to $250 toward their careers. Open to documented American Indian performing artists who live in New York City, Long Island and lower Westchester County, NY. American Indian Community House, Inc., 708 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY (212) 598-0100 Ext. 228-Jim Cyrus or Ext. 220-Steve Elm. FELLOWSHIPS/PRIZES Charles Eastman, Phd. Fellowship Program for Native American Scholars at Dartmouth College. Opportunity for scholars to spend a full year researching and writing. Contact: Colin Calloway, Chair, Native American Studies, 6152 Sherman House, Room 104, 37 North Main Street, Hanover, NH 03755-3530. (603) 646-3530. The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation. Grants of $10,000(Canadian) for visual arts, no abstract work. Work done in last 3 years. Contact: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, 1814 Sherbrooke St., West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3H 1E4. (514) 937-9225. National Arts Journalism Program Fellowship. Open to mid-career and senior journalists in arts and culture. $35,000 academic year stipends. Columbia Univ., Nat’l. Arts Journalism Fellowships, 2950 Broadway, Mail Code 7200,NY, NY 10027. Michael Janeway, Andreas Szanto, (212) 854-1912. njap@columbia.edu,http://www.najp.org. Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation. Studio Space Program. Contact: The Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation, 830 North Tejon Street, Ste. 120., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 635 3220, Email: sharpeartfdn@uswest.net Web Site: www.sharpeartfdn.org Jan. 31 Saltonstall Foundation For The Arts awards one-month summer residencies to NYS painters, photographers, writers of fiction, poetry and non-fiction. Contact: Constance Saltonstall Foundation, P.O. Box 6607, Ithaca, NY 14851-6607 Tel/fax: (607) 277-4933. E-mail: artsfound@clarityconnect.com Web Site: www.saltonstall.org Jan.15 Lower Eastside Printshop, Inc. Special Editions Fellowship Program 2004. Four fellowships for emerging artists to work with master printers throughout 2004. Full studio access, materials, tools and equipment, technical assistance and artist honorarium of $1,000. Contact: Lower Eastside Printshop, Inc. 59-61 East 4th Street, 6th Floor, NY,NY 10003-8963 (212) 673-5390 E-mail: info@printshop.org Web Site: www.printshop.org Dec. 2. INTERNSHIPS CBS New Internship Program for graduate/undergraduate students enrolled in yhr schools of Journalism, Broadcasting and communications. Contact: Eldra Rodriguez Gillman, Dir. Professional Advancement and Internships, CBS News, 2020 M Steet NW, Washington DC 20036, (202) 973-0768 fax: (202) 331-1791 E-mail: eig@cbsnews.com Film/Video Arts a non-profit media center dedicated to the advancement of emerging and established media artists of diverse backgrounds is offering internship opportunities. Contact: Intern Program, Film/Video Arts, 462 Broadway (@ Grand Street),Suite 520, NY, NY 10013,(212)941-8787 Web Site: www.fva.org Educational Alliance Art School Curatorial
Intern. Free tuition in figure painting, ceramics, stone carving in
exchange for 16 hours work per month. Contact: Walt O’Neil, The
Educational Alliance Art School, 197 East Broadway, New York, NY 10022,(212)
780-2300 Ext. 387 E-mail: walter_o’neill@edalliance.org Web Site:
edalliance.org TRAINING/CLASSES American Film Institute Professional Training Division’s courses are staggered throughout the term. Contact: American Film Institute, 2021 Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027. (213) 856-7600. Web Site: www.afi.com Boston Film/Video Foundation offers internships, workshops and seminars in film, video and multimedia production, fund-raising, screenwriting and industry business. Contact: Boston Film/Video Foundation, 1126 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02115. (617) 536-1540, (fax) (617) 536-3576, E-mail info@bfvf.org Web Site: www.bfvf.org Film/Video Arts is a non-profit media center dedicated to the advancement of emerging and established media artists of diverse backgrounds is offering internship opportunities. Contact: Intern Program, Film/Video Arts, 462 Broadway (@ Grand Street),Suite 520, NY, NY 10013,(212)941-8787 Web Site: www.fva.org DCTV offers training workshops and internships for video and video production. Contact: DCTV, 87 Lafayette St. NY, NY 10013-4435,(212)966-4510 (fax) (212) 219-0248. Web Site: www.dctvny.org Harvestworks Digital Media Arts Center offers a wide range of classes in audio/video synchronization, multimedia production, audio pre-production. Contact: Harvestworks, 596 Broadway, (Suite 602) NY, NY 10012 (212) 431-1130 E-mail: info@harvestworks.org Web Site: www.harvestworks.org Directors Guild of America-Assistant Director Training Program. Two-year training program for limited number of applicants, graduates qualify to join DGA as Second A.D. Application process required. Contact: DGA-ADTP, 1697 Broadway, Suite 600, NY, NY 10019. (212) 397-0930, E-mail: info@dgatrainingprogram.org Web Site: www.dgatrainingprogram.org Application deadline: Jan. 15, 2005. Third World Newsreel Film and Video Production Workshop for emerging film and videomakers, emphasizing the training and support for people of color. Contact: Third World Newsreel, Production Workshop. 545 Eighth Ave. 10th Floor, NY, NY 10018. (212) 947-9277 Ext. 301, E-mail: twn@twn.org Web Site: www.twn.org. Jan. 28, 2005. REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SPACE FREE Dancers & Musicians Resource! Sponsored by the non-profit organization. Exploring the Metropolis, Inc. (www.xtmnyc.org) Lists over 800 rehearsal/performance spaces throughout New York City’s five boroughs. NYC Music Places, Exploring the Metropolis, 61 W. 23rd Street, 4th Floor, NY, NY 10010-4246. RH: 212-886-2503, FX: 212-737-1496. For NYC music spaces email: info@nycmusicplaces.org. Website:www.musicplaces.org. For NYC dance spaces email:info@nycdanceplaces.org. Website: www.nycdanceplaces.org
Visual Artists Information Hotline: Information on funding and support for visual, film and media artists. Also information on emergency funds, insurance, health/safety, legal. A program of the New York Foundation for the Arts (800) 232-2789. Native American SUNY, Western Consortium, has a list of scholarships for Members of the Six Nations. For listing and information log onto: http://www.fredonia.edu/na or contact; Native American SUNY: Western Consortium, E-116 Thompson Hall, Fredonia, NY 14063. Tel: (716)673-3170 or 1(800)851-5020. Fax: (716)673-3478. HEALTH CARE HealthyNY - A new program offering affordable health insurance. Small employers, sole proprietors and individuals meeting certain eligibility criteria may purchase comprehensive health insurance. Web Site: www.HealthyNY.com (866) 432-4859 to request an application. Health Care Insurance for Artists. For companies, groups, individuals. Major medical coverage, HMO, PPO Options, first dollar emergency care options. Olde Economie Risk Management, 511 State St., Baden, PA 15005. American Craft Council Professional Member services, group health, dental, life, property/ casualty, liability. American Craft Council, 21 S. Eltings Corner Rd., Highland, NY, 12628. (914) 883-5218,(800) 724-0859. Artists Health Insurance Resource Center. A project of the Actors’ Fund of America. Selected by the NEA to create a health care resource center for the arts community nationwide. Contact: www.actorsfund.org, The Actors Fund of America, 1501 Broadway, Suite 518, New York, NY 10036. LEGAL Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts, 1 East 53rd Street, 6th Floor, NY, NY 10022. Art Law Line: (212) 319-2910. Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts, Albany-Schnectady League Of Arts, Inc. 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207. (518) 449-5380. Services limited to league members in the 11-county Albany-Schnectady region.
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