Occasionally the Georgia Council for the Arts makes available arts     

  opportunities from various organizations. These are opportunities  

  for artists and other arts-related professionals to gain additional

  exposure, expand their portfolios and, in some cases, earn additional

  income.

  Be sure to check back often for new information and opportunities!

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INFORMATION AND INSPIRATION

Conference to Provide Networking Opportunity

    The Georgia Nonprofit Summit Conference is the largest gathering of nonprofits in the Southeast, providing information, inspiration and networking for professionals working to impact our communities. The Summit is scheduled for May 2008 and will offer informative workshops presented by cutting-edge experts; poignant panel discussions featuring sector leaders; keynote addresses from renowned speakers; and unique peer networking opportunities. Read the complete details by visiting the website for the Georgia Center for Nonprofits.

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OPEN FOR SUBMISSION

Grants in Emerging Fields, Innovative Literature and Performing Arts

       Artists working on projects in an exciting emerging field, innovative literature or performing arts are encouraged to apply for grant funding provided by Creative Capital, a national organization that supports the arts. Emerging Fields may include digital arts, gaming, sound art, architecture, design, interdisciplinary projects, and new genres. Innovative Literature may include poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and genre-defying literary work. Performing Arts may include dance, music theater, experimental music performance, non-traditional opera, spoken word, theater/performance art, puppetry, and interdisciplinary projects. Award funding begins at $10,000.  For more information or to download instructions and guidelines, visit the Creative Capital website. 

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Cforty7:  Georgia Short Film Showcase

Opportunity for Georgia Independent Film Makers

     The C-47 project is a special monthly showcase devoted to     

 Georgia filmmakers and their short films.  The program will reward

 local filmmakers and focus on quality filmmaking within the

 boundaries of the short film format.  The cforty7 Website has more

 information including submission guidelines, a filmmakers forum,

 featured short films and more!

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    EXPLORE THE ISSUES

Program Invites Applicants for Themed Residency

    The McColl Center for Visual Art is seeking artists to be in residence whose work addresses social justice, access, fairness, and equity. The Center is interested in an eclectic mix of artists, media, content and approaches.  In addition to housing accommodations, a travel allowance and use of the facilities, each artist is given $2,000 for materials and a stipend of $3,300. The deadline for application is May 5, 2008.  Instructions and guidelines are available via the Center's website.