Artist Resource: DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities

I'm reprinting here a Call for Entries from DCCAH.

Images of Washington
Deadline: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 5:30 pm

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) is purchasing artwork that captures archetypes of Washington DC. Subjects include specific neighborhoods, parks and circles, festivals, gathering places, or cultural events. Less obvious motifs include downtown redevelopment, restaurants, shops and businesses, work places, or Metro stations. Artists should consider a broad range of subject matter as long as the works have an unmistakable subject reflecting life in the District. Artists should also consider submitting images of Washington that depict the changing neighborhoods and the parts of the city that are disappearing. The Committee is very interested in depictions of all wards of the city. The collection serves to honor and embrace life in the District.

This opportunity is open to all artists who reside and have their studio in the District of Columbia.

For more information and to download the Call to Artist, please visit www.dcarts.dc.gov or to request an application in HTML format, email Beth Baldwin at Beth.Baldwin@dc.gov or call (202) 724-5613.

Building Cultural Bridges

A new group of talented emerging artists have joined Empowered Women International for our Spring Training for Success (TFS) program. One of the most valuable assets that these women will gain from TFS is a professional and social network of artists who trying to reach the same goals and aspirations. When EWI talks with community members and potential donors about our work we ask them to imagine an America where we harness the talents, skills and culture of all of our citizens. Through our training programs, public performances and special events we, in our own way, are doing our part to value diverse cultures and build understanding in our community. We're excited to be part of a new directory from the Institute for Cultural Partnerships that highlights programs from all over the country with the same vision, goals and aspirations as EWI. It's inspiring to be a part of a network of organizations working to build cultural bridges. We hope to learn from other projects doing similar work throughout the country, and are continually working to build new partnerships to share the work of our talented artists with our communities.

For more information about the Newcomer Arts and Culture Directory visit the Institute for Cultural Partnerships website at www.culturalpartnerships.org.

Call For Artists: Treasure Postcards '08

TREASURE POSTCARDS'08 | emphasizing the importance of arts in empowering women, creating awareness on vital issues related to girls and women, & celebrating their achievements

Arts4Development invites FEMALE artists from across the globe to celebrate the 2008 International Women's Day* with us by sharing their visual voices/expressions/perspectives, and donating their postcard-sized artwork.

The postcard sized artworks may highlight issues like:

• Women's rights
• Local and global collaboration to end poverty
• Addressing violence against women
• HIV/AIDS and illiteracy
• Education/skill development and economic empowerment
• Success Stories/Achievements
• Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
• or any other issue you think would fall within the framework of TreasurePostcards'08.

The artwork medium could be photography, painting, mixed-media, collages of various materials, illustrations combined with poetry, anecdotes, caricatures, and others. The postcards (exactly 4.5 x 5.5 inch or 14 x 10.5 cm in size) can be designed in portrait/vertical or landscape/horizontal format.

For more information about your submission visit: http://www.art4development.net/tpp.html.

EWI Artists Resource: Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce

EWI Artists if you are looking for ways to network with other designers and get engaged in building a stronger DC fashion scene you should consider attending the Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Soiree. This first of it's kind trade association will work to promote the interests of the fashion industry in DC and support the work of emerging designers and small fashion businesses.

This event is being held Wednesday, December 19, 2007 from 6-9pm.
Fly Lounge, 1802 Jefferson Place, Washington, DC
202-828-4433

Isabel Allende: Inspiring Female Artist

Isabel Allende is a Chilean-American journalist and novelist. At an event sponsored by The Museum for Women in the Arts, Allende speaks eloquently about her work as a writer, immigrant, and American citizen. Click on the link below to watch a video of the interview held at OAS this past November.

In conversation with Marie Arana, Editor of the Washington Post “Book World”

MOCA DC Holiday Show Featuring EWI Artist Marina Reiter

Artist Marina Reiter, known for her abstract paintings, will be venturing into the world of sculpture for MOCA DC's Member Holiday Show. She describes her sculptures as, "more of a continuation of her biomorphic series dealing with the feelings of disconnect, reaching out, isolation, relationships, abandonment and constant search for some special connection."

Marina has been working with MOCA DC for over a year now. As for their shows she says, "they are always fun and very international. A great mix of art and people!"

Join Marina and other MOCA DC Member Artists for the fun at an Artist Reception this Friday night beginning at 6pm. You'll find "Lullaby A Kiss Goodnight" (pictured above) and other pieces that would make great holiday gifts in a variety of mediums.

MOCA DC is located at 1054 31st St., NW, Canal Square in the heart of Georgetown Gallery.

The exhibit is open through December 29th.

Artist Resource: Micro Loans

As you already know we have many talented women entrepreneurs who have chosen the path to success by completing EWI's Training For Success Program. They have the talent and the tools to turn their art into a sustainable livelihood. What may be missing is the financial resources to get the business off the ground. If you are one of our artists...check out this great community resource:

In our quest to continue to provide support, information and services to our TFS graduates we've done some research and have found a program that may be able to assist you with your "next steps" towards success. The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership offers a Microloan Program that targets women entrepreneurs and minorities. The program offers loans up to $35,000 for equipment, inventory, supplies and working capital. Small business planning and workshops are also available.

Check them out at http://www.alexecon.org/microloan.html.