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The SMart Board is an open forum for announcements, opportunities, jobs, studio listings, and ideas for artists and arts organizations in San Mateo County. To submit a listing click here.


Monday, July 26, 2010

-Introduction to Corporate Giving, 4:30 pm
-How to Approach A Foundation, 6:15 pm

Join us for an introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits and to the effective utilization of the Foundation Center's print and electronic resources on corporate giving.

Register Today! http://foundationcenter.org/sanfrancisco/sf_calendar.html;jsessionid=YI1X1KNZ25FOFLAQBQ4CGW15AAAACI2F

Introduction to Corporate Giving, 4:30 pm

Join us for an introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits and to the effective utilization of the Foundation Center's print and electronic resources on corporate giving. We'll answer such questions as:

What are the motivations behind corporate giving?
What is the difference between a direct corporate giving program and a company-sponsored foundation and does it affect my approach to research?
What are the different pathways to partnership with a company?
How can I match my organization's needs with the interests of a corporation?
How can I make the most effective use of print directories, Foundation Directory Online, and the Internet to locate corporate funders?

We'll also discuss corporate sponsorships and cause related marketing, and conclude with a case study that will illustrate how you can determine the most viable options for corporate partnership with your organization.

-How to Approach a Foundation, 6:15 pm

Intended for fundraisers with some experience under their belts, though not necessarily with foundations. This class will teach you how to:

Initiate contact with potential funders.
Plan calls and meetings.
Build partnerships with donors.

Register Today! http://foundationcenter.org/sanfrancisco/training/fdnapproachmateo.html

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First Annual Art at the Market
Sunday, August 2, 2010, 9am to 1pm
In conjunction with the very successful Farmers Market, this event will be along the 400 block of San Mateo Ave @ Jenevin, one block east of El Camino, San Bruno. Painters, photographers, and sculptors can submit 3 to 5 jpegs of your work for our consideration. You do not have to pay a fee to participate, or commission on anything you sell! The public would love to see artists creating on site so if you'd like to set up your easel let us know. We accept canopies and tents (10x10 or smaller), tables, and pegboards. The Chamber of Commerce has a limited number of tents to rent for $20.00 so please apply asap! Our "official" submission deadline is June 30th but if you let me know you're interested we can extend it a bit. Boris will be featured as our resident artist and you can view his five-panel mural representing various aspects of San Bruno as well as his doors and surreal paintings.

For more info: http://sanbrunoviews.com/2010/05/20/san-brunos-art-at-the-market-an-open-call-for-artists/

Please send me your jpegs for consideration. I look forward to seeing you at our Art at the Market event!
— Bardi Rosman Koodrin

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Artist In Residence Program, Recology San Francisco

Recology San Francisco's Artist In Residence Program is seeking applications from local artists for residencies in 2011. 
Only artists living in the San Francisco Bay Area may apply.
Artists working in all mediums are encouraged to apply, including painters, weavers, musicians, writers, performers, photographers, printmakers, videographers, and conceptual and installation artists.
Before submitting your application, you are required to take a tour of the facility (they recommend visiting them before you begin writing your proposal). If it has been more than two years since you have been on a tour, you must schedule another one. Tours are offered on the third Saturday of every month. Please call 415-330-1414 to make a reservation. 
Applications are accepted June 1 - August 31, 2010. Please visit http://www.recologysf.com/AIR/apply.htm for application materials and details.

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US based education nonprofit, World Savvy, is looking for contemporary and traditional artists of all kinds who address or are in conversation with topics related to the theme of "Sustainable Communities."

Submission guidelines can be found in PDF form here:
www.worldsavvy.org/docs/Call_for_Submissions-Art+Sustainability.pdf

GUIDELINES SUMMARY

ELIGIBILITY:
- All living artists worldwide working in any media or format. We are especially interested in including works that have been completed post 2000, and special attention will be paid to those who submit work created in the past five years. No entry fee required.

- MEDIUM: Any medium or format welcome, including literary arts. See Submission Examples above under ;What to Submit in "Call_for_Submissions-Art+Sustainability.pdf".

DEADLINE: Submissions must be received by July 8, 2010 at 5pm. Late submissions will not be considered. Early submissions are encouraged.

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The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission invites entries for A GENERAL ART SHOW.

Entry delivery and deadline for two dimensional works in watercolors, painting, and graphics is on Wednesday, July 7, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

The exhibit will take place on Friday and Saturday, July 9 and 10, 2010, at the South San Francisco Municipal Services Building, at 33 Arroyo Drive.

For complete entry requirements and application, visit the Cultural arts page at www.ssf.net or send a S.A.S.E to:
SSF Cultural Arts Commission Art Show
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA 94083-0711.

Entry applications may also be obtained at the South San Francisco Department of Parks & Recreation office during business hours. Phone (650) 829-3800 for further information.
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$500 seeks local high school age youth, interested in acting, to take it to college!

Summer Comedy Improv Internship & College Scholarship is Still Available!
Half Moon Bay’s own Non-Profit Comedy Improv Troupe (Blue Blanket Improv) is offering several FREE three month internships for local youths this summer. This year the internship program includes a $500 college scholarship! Please visit the website for the application and additional information on the troupe: www.BlueBlanketImprov.com
Apply now!

Marc Samuels, Performer/Director
BlueBlanketImprov@Hotmail.com
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Filoli Art Exhibit—Plein Air in the Garden and Beyond
A Fine Art Exhibit of Original Paintings and Drawings at Historic Site in Woodside
Date: April 13 through June 6, 2010
Time: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Meet the Artists Day: Saturday, May 1, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Visitor and Education Center at Filoli

Plein Air in the Garden, and Beyond
The term “plein air” is derived from the French expression “en plein air” which can be translated as “in the open air.” It is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors from life, using direct observation of nature with the intention of catching a sense of natural light on the landscape. Paintings done outside are completed in a relatively short time, as the artist works to capture the scene before the light changes significantly. Artists have long painted outdoors, but in the mid-19th century working in natural light became particularly important in impressionist painting. California has a long tradition of producing great plein air painters. Learn more about this memorable art form and discover what inspires these gifted artists. This exhibit coincides with the Filoli Flower Show, May 6 through 9.
Meet the Artists Day
Saturday, May 2, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Talk with the artists, see them in action, view additional original works, shop for prints and note cards and enjoy the day at Filoli.

Admission: Reservations are not necessary. Admission is free for members and included with paid admission to Filoli. Admission: Adults $15, Sen
iors $12 (65 years and older), students $5 (ages 5 through 17 or with valid student ID); no admission charge for children 4 years and younger. Group rates are available for groups of 12 or more adults. Additional fees in effect on Special Event days.
Admission includes: Self-guided or docent-led guided tours of the House and Garden, access to the café, garden shop, art exhibits and on Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. docent-led nature hikes.
Questions or to register for tours or nature hikes: Call Filoli weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 650.364.8300, ext. 507 or ext. 508. Visit www.filoli.org for art exhibit details or other event activities.
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Art at the Market – CALL FOR ARTISTS:
The San Bruno Culture & Arts Commission and the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce announces a call to local artists to exhibit their paintings, sculptures, and photographs at our first ever Art at the Market on Sunday, Aug 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  This event is in conjunction with the Chamber's second annual, weekly Farmers' Market, a big hit with over 2600 visitors at this season's May 2 opening.  The Market is located on San Mateo Avenue, one block east of El Camino Real, and features live music, local shops, and local farmers’ fare.

Art at the Market is free for all participating artists!  No entry fee or commission taken from anything sold.  Canopies, tents (10x10 or smaller), tables, or pegboard setups will be accepted.  Four tents are available for rent from the Chamber for $20 each; first-come basis so sign up soon.  Artists are also encouraged to set up easels and paint on-site.  Please submit from 3 to 5 jpegs of the type of work you wish to display by June 30th to Bardi Rosman Koodrin at artika@earthlink.net. For more information, contact Laura Baughman, San Bruno Chamber of Commerce, 650-588 0180  laura@sanbrunochamber.com.

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Peninsula Festival Catalogs Now Available! Entry Deadline May 19, 2010!

The Peninsula Festival (San Mateo County Fair) catalogs are out! New to the Fine Arts Department this year is:

“The Best of Video Game Art and Animated Film Art Award” (see page 55 of the catalog)
Sponsored by the Peninsula Arts Council
Awards Offered: Rosette, $100 and a free one-year membership to the PAC

The Bay Area is home to some of the world's most talented and innovative artists producing artwork for the gaming and film animation fields. This award highlights the best of these genres and showcases them for the public to enjoy.

Eligibility: Amateur and professional video game artists or movie production artists should submit their final stills, or graphic renderings in the form of two-dimensional framed and wired artwork, no larger than 18 x 24 and follow the general rules for all art entries.

NOTE: In order to qualify for this award, candidates must apply for the Division 350 - Best of Video Game Art and Animated Film Art Award on the General Entry Form that is submitted with entry fees and due on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. If you wish to also enter the work in a divisional contest, (ie. Cartooning & Graphics, Digital Enhanced Photography, etc.) , a separate entry needs to be submitted to those divisions along with entry fees).

The Peninsula Festival is held June 12-20, 2010 at the San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403. For more details and entry information please visit: https://www.sanmateocountyfair.com. A supply of catalogs is currently available at Twin Pines Art Center, 10 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Show off your talent and enter to win one of many exciting prizes!

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SF/Peninsula Writers Club presents The Jack London Media Clinic

Two workshops to polish up the great speaker within you!

Workshop 1: Public Speaking for Writers
A one-day program
Saturday June 26, 9 am – 3 pm
The Peninsula Regent, San Mateo

When opportunity knocks, will you be prepared?

Let’s face it.  We’re all a little terrorized by the public arena.  Writers are expected to pitch to agents and editors, and sell books to the public.  The SF/Peninsula Writers Club is offering a one-day Media Workshop to conquer public speaking anxiety. 
Work with Mary Hanna, award-winning publicist and columnist, and a 2007 graduate of the National Speaker’s Association Pro-Track Program; and Lauren Mayer, writer, humorist, public speaking coach, and 5-time recipient of the SF Cabaret Gold Award.  Learn to present yourself the right way.  Master key skills such as the all-important intro, how to work the room, the art of the Q&A, and what we all want: to increase your platform! 
Tuition is $110 ($95 for CWC members).  Prerequisite for two-day Workshop II (separate fee).

Workshop II: On-Camera Media Training In-Studio
A two-day program; 4 hours each day
Dates and times to be determined
The Palo Alto Media Center, Palo Alto

A two-day TV studio exploration with media professionals!  Work with a TV crew under the direction of Louise Pencavel, MA, Director of Professional Services.  She has produced news, documentaries, and children’s programs for KPIX, KRON, KGO, and PBS for over 25 years. 

Day One: Appear on camera; gain an understanding of the medium: magnification and intimacy,  and develop a sense of timing while reciting; writing promos and presenting on camera. 
Day Two: More camera work; screen presentation and critique; interviewing others and being interviewed; screening and critiquing by media professionals!  Everyone will bring home a CD.  Limited to 8 people per session to ensure individual attention.
                             
Tuition for our separate, two-day in-studio Workshop II is $175 ($150 for CWC members).

www. cwc-peninsula.org/Jack-London-Media-Clinic.html; hotline: (650) 615-8331

Perhaps the best-spent three days of your writing career!

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Art on the Square Celebrates 4th Year in RWC
Discover the best in fine arts and crafts each month from June through September at Art on the Square.  Visit local artists’ booths to find amazing painting, photography, jewelry, glass, ceramics, and more at prices for every budget.  Then enjoy the music at Courthouse Square, Redwood City’s “outdoor living room.”

There's exquisite jewelry at every show, and organizers have added Jewelry on the Square in July. 
Art on the Square 2010 dates & times:
Friday, June 18, 5 - 8:30pm with Music on the Square
Fri July 9, 5 - 8:30pm Jewelry on the Square with Music on the Square!
Friday, July 23, 5 - 8:30pm with Music on the Square
Saturday, July 24, noon – 8pm with the PAL Blues Festival
Friday, Aug 6, 5 - 8:30pm with Music on the Square
Friday, Sept 24, 5 - 8:30pm with Music on the Square
Saturday, Sept 25, noon – 8pm with the Redwood City Salsa Festival

Web:  www.redwoodciytevents.com
Email:  ArtontheSqaure@sbcglobal.net

Enter a drawing to win gift certificates good to spend in artists' booths at every AOTS show! Courthouse Square ~ 2200 Broadway ~ Redwood City, CA ~ 94063

Presented by the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission and the Redwood City Redevelopment Agency, Art on the Square complements Music on the Square, the city’s Friday evening summer concert series.

Artists! Interested in exhibiting in Art on the Square?  Go to:  http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/Art_on_the_Square.html to download an application.

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Views of the City - Call for SF Bay Area Artists
The Artist-Xchange gallery will be showcasing works that are representative of the theme "Views of the City." Submitted artwork should be representative or symbolic of the following concepts: Bay Area urban landscapes, SF city streets, local neighborhood scenes, cityscapes and views of SF.  
If you have artwork that you feel is an appropriate fit for the theme and would like to be involved in the upcoming show please submit images to the following email address. sales@artist-xchange.com There is no limit to the amount of work you can submit or have displayed in the theme show. The deadline for submissions is May 28th. Please submit your work to the gallery as soon as possible so a decision can be made to accept or reject the submission. 
The show will run throughout the month of June with an opening reception on Friday June 4th from 7-10PM.
For more details, please go to http://www.artist-xchange.com/artistCall062010.html 
Artist-Xchange
3169 16th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.artist-xchange.com
415-864-1490
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ArtPrize 2010: Call for Entries
Registration for ArtPrize 2010 opened last week as CEOs for Cities heard from its founder, social entrepreneur and visionary Rick DeVos, at our national meeting in New York City.
ArtPrize debuted in 2009 as a social experiment in which the world’s largest art prize would be awarded based solely on a public vote. Staged in downtown Grand Rapids, ArtPrize 2009 drew 200,000 visitors from 41 states and 14 countries to view the works of more than 1200 artists from around the world. The winner, Brooklyn painter Ran Ortner, earned the most votes and walked away with the $250,000 grand prize.
Building on the success of last year’s event, ArtPrize 2010 has already secured more than 200 venues and is now calling for artists to register to participate. ArtPrize 2010 will take place September 22 – October 10 in Grand Rapids.
ArtPrize Executive Director Bill Holsinger-Robinson tweeted our national meeting last week inviting direct inquiries about #ArtPrize on Twitter @billhr.
Artists have until 5:00 PM ET on Thursday, May 27, 2010 to register.
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ART STUDIOS FOR RENT
1 0 2 2 N O R T H I D A H O ST.
SAN MATEO, CA 94401
RARE OPPORTUNITY TO RENT STUDIO SPACE IN SAN MATEO AT BURLINGAME BORDER. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS WAREHOUSE SPACE HAS BEEN AVAILABLE AS ART STUDIOS.

EXCELLENT LOCATION ON WEST SIDE OF HWY 101
1022 N. IDAHO @ BAYSWATER (next to Nini’s Coffee Shop)

20’ CEILINGS WITH SKYLIGHTS & NATURAL LIGHT.
15 ‘ ROLL UP DOORS
3 BATHROOMS
4 SINKS WITH HOT WATER

STUDIOS
Approx. 14 studio spaces ranging in various sizes from approx. 180 sq. ft. @ $279/month up to approx 400 sq. ft @ $620/month. Square footage may be negotiable depending upon your space needs. Utilities based on percentage of occupied space.
There are several private spaces currently. Walls and doors to be built creating additional private studios in open areas of warehouse.
We are starting a list of people who may be interested in sharing space. Please let us know if you would like to discuss the possibility of sharing studio space with other artists.

Email or call for more information or to make an appointment to view.
Contact:
Nancy Garcia
(650)224-7883
nancygar2000@gmail.com

OR

Brett Barron
(650)400-7089
brettbarron@capitalrealtygrp.com