AUDITIONS
“The Wickhams Christmas at Pemberley”
Audition date: 6 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26 | Blackfriars Theatre
Directed by Lindsay Warren-Baker. By appointment only; email info@blackfriars.org to schedule. Callbacks will be held from 6 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Initial auditions will take place in one-hour increments and consist of cold-reads from the script, which is available at the link below. Bring a headshot, resume, and your calendar to complete the rehearsal conflicts. blackfriars.org/auditions-the-wickhams
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Visual artist submissions
Deadline: Ongoing | UUU Artist Collective
Acceptable mediums include but are not limited to: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, digital art, video, mixed media, site-specific installation, performance art and others. Selected artists will be contacted directly by gallery staff via email or phone, and will be considered for inclusion in solo or group exhibitions, artist talks, special events, and curatorial projects. uuuartcollective.com/for-artists
Open call for work
Deadline: December 31 | Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs
Main Street Arts is looking for submissions from artists located in upstate New York working with all media. Submissions are reviewed twice annually. All artists who submit work will hear back within one month of the deadline date. mainstreetartscs.org/artist-opportunities/open-call
Ongoing call for entries
Deadline: Ongoing | Flower City Arts Center
Throughout the year, FCAC accepts exhibition proposals in all three of its program areas: printmaking and book arts, ceramics, and photography and digital arts. Send an email with a detailed show proposal, 15 – 20 images of current work, a list of materials, sizes, and prices for each, a CV or resume, and an artist statement via email to the head of the appropriate department. Due to the volume of submissions, you’ll only hear from the center if they’re interested in showing your work, but your proposal will stay on file for one year. Department contact information is available online. flowercityarts.org/opportunities
Annual call for submissions and exhibition proposals
Deadline: Postmarked by December 31 | Rochester Contemporary Art Center
RoCo welcomes general and video submissions for future exhibition seasons. Submit a letter of intent, up to 20 images or short video files on a flash drive with checklist, artist statement and resume. More details online. Materials will be kept on file for future reference and consideration. rochestercontemporary.org
Lovin’ Cup Featured Monthly Artist
Deadline: Ongoing | Lovin’ Cup
Send an email to benjaminjsheridan@gmail.com to apply to be hosted for a month. (That’s it!)
Spillway Magazine Issue #30
Deadline: Sept. 9 | Moon Tide Press
Spillway is accepting writing by diverse and daring voices for its next issue, to be juried by guest editors Rachel McKibbens (Rochester, NY) and torrin a. greathouse (Tacoma, WA). Submissions are read blind; do not include your name or identifying marks in your work. Reading Fee is $10, and gets you a free copy of the issue whether your work appears in it or not. moontidepress.submittable.com/submit
GRANTS
Equipment Access Grant for Filmmakers
Deadline: Rolling | Squeaky Wheel
Recipients will receive up to $1,000 worth of equipment usage and facilities time, and a free 1-year Squeaky Wheel membership. Anyone in Western New York is eligible, and BIPOC, women, queer, trans and gender non-conforming people are especially encouraged to apply. squeaky.org/accessgrant
RESIDENCIES
Golden Foundation Residency for Artists Working in Paint
Deadline: Sept. 6 | Sam & Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts
Based in a 19th-century barn in central New York next to the Golden Artist Colors manufacturing facility, the residency is designed to assist professional artists in their exploration of the most innovative materials and technology. Professional (not commercial) artists working in paint who are 25 years or older should submit a portfolio of images to be judged by an independent committee. Large studio spaces and private apartments will be provided for each of the 18 selected artists. goldenfoundation.org/application/application-process
MISCELLANEOUS
Call for teaching artists
Deadline: Rolling | Teaching Artists ROC
Are you interested in sharing your expertise and getting paid to do so? Teaching Artists ROC places teaching artists from all disciplines in area schools, after-school programs, senior centers, civic/cultural spaces and local events. Mentorship and presentation coaching are provided. Apply to join the roster of presenters online. teachingartistsroc.org
Rebecca Rafferty is an arts writer for CITY. She can be reached at becca@rochester-citynews.com.
This article appears in Aug 1-31, 2023.
