Currently Interviewing

Putnam Arts Council

Call to Art Instructors

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541
New Location: Tilly Foster farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY
Office: Tue-Fri: 10:00-4:00 and by appt.
845-278-0230, 845-216-0636

www.putnamartscouncil.com

We are currently interviewing area artists and qualified art teachers to discuss teaching both adult and children's classes for the Arts Council. Please send resume and a statement of what areas you would like to teach. Mail to us at P.O. Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541 or email to: ellen@putnamartscouncil.com

April 2008 - January 2009:

Oncology Support Program at
Benedictine Hospital

Call To Hudson Valley Visual Artists, Writers,
Performing Artists, and Creative Arts Therapists

Arts In Wellness Program

Benedictine Hospital
105 Mary's Avenue, Kingston, New York 12401
845-338-2500 ext 4453
fax: 845-334-3078

Teaching Opportunities: Part-Time/Paid

The Arts in Wellness Program at Benedictine Hospital in Kingston, NY is seeking creative, talented, empathic, professional and experienced workshop instructors to give Hudson Valley residents who have ever received a diagnosis of breast cancer an introduction to the powerful self-healing and restorative benefits of engaging in artistic creativity.

Planned workshops: visual arts, music, dance, writing, photography, poetry, drama, puppetry, storytelling and more.

Scheduling workshops for April 2008 - January 2009

Please contact:
Elissa Bromberg, Director
The Arts in Wellness Program
ebromberg@benedictine.org

June 1 - July 15, 2008:

I LOVE NY SHORT FILM CONTEST

Deadline - July 15, 2008

CONTEST OVERVIEW
On Sunday, June 1, the "I Love NY" Short Film Competition was officially launched on the competition's website: www.metacafe.com/iloveny. This competition invites filmmakers (ages 14 and up) to produce their take on the iconic "I Love NY" campaign and depict what they love about New York State in a 60 second short film. We are looking for innovative and creative interpretations of "I Love NY". Films should highlight the distinctive places, unique characters and hidden gems that make New York State special to them.

Filmmakers are able to submit their short films through July 15, 2008 at www.metacafe.com/iloveny. A panel of celebrity judges, including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tina Fey and Doug Liman, will then review the entries and select the winners which will be announced this fall.

The winning film will air on NBC during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, on Independent Film Channel, www.nypost.com and JetBlue Airways in-flight entertainment system. Plus, several NYS film festivals will show the film.

Prizes will be awarded to the best overall film, best young filmmaker (ages 14-18), best student filmmaker (NYS college/university student), and best regional film (6 total). Prizes include Sony HD video equipment, a scholarship to a professional film workshop, a mentorship with Doug Liman, New York film festival getaways, and more.

For more information and complete contest details, please visit www.metacafe.com/iloveny.

PRIZES
Grand Prize Winner
Sony Professional HD Camcorder with assorted accessories
Scholarship to attend a specialized film workshop
One pair of round-trip tickets on JetBlue

Student Filmmaker Award
Mentorship experience with Doug Liman
Lunch with New York Post film critic
Sony HD Camcorder with assorted accessories
One pair of round-trip tickets on JetBlue

Young Filmmaker of Distinction
Sony HD Camcorder with assorted accessories
One pair of round-trip tickets on JetBlue

Viewers' Choice Winner
Sony HD Camcorder with assorted accessories
New York State Weekend Getaway (2 film festival VIP passes, 2 nights hotel accommodation, dinner for two)
One pair of round-trip tickets on JetBlue

New York Wonders Award aka Regional Films of Distinction
Six New York State Weekend Getaways (each getaway consists of 2 film festival VIP passes, 2 nights hotel accommodation, dinner for two)
Six pairs of round-trip tickets on JetBlue

RULES
The competition is open to any person 14 years old or above. Submissions will be accepted between June 1 and July 15, 2008. All films must be shot in a "New York Minute" (:60 seconds) and filmed in New York State. All entries must be submitted via the competition website at www.metacafe.com/iloveny
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JUDGES
Dr. Anthony Bannon - Director, George Eastman House
Dave Barger - CEO, JetBlue Airways
Doug Liman - Producer, The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum
Evan Shapiro - EVP/General Manager, Independent Film Channel (IFC)
Michelle Byrd - Executive Director, IFP
Milton Glaser - Creator, I LOVE NY logo and Founder, New York Magazine
Philip Seymour Hoffman - Actor/Director
Raj Roy - Chief Curator, MOMA Department of Film
Tina Fey - Actress/Producer
V.A. Musetto - Film Critic, New York Post

SPONSORS
Independent Film Channel (IFC)
Independent Feature Project (IFP)
JetBlue Airways
MetaCafe
New York Post
Sony

NYS FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS
Hamptons Film Festival
Rochester High Falls International Film Festival
New York Film Festival
Lake Placid Film Forum
Syracuse International Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
Woodstock Film Festival

PROMOTION OF WINNING FILM
Film screening on primetime television program (Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
Film screening at NY film festivals in 2008/2009
Film screening on jetBlue Airways seatback televisions in October 2008
Film screening on Independent Film Channel (IFC) in September 2008

CONTACT INFORMATION
Buffalo-Niagara / Chautauqua / Allegheny
Tim Clark, Buffalo/Niagara Film Commission (716) 432-0350
John Percy, Niagara CVB (716) 282-8992
Richard Geiger, President, Buffalo/Niagara CVB (716) 852-0511

June 30, 2008:

Smith Studio and Fine Arts Gallery

CALL TO ARTISTS

ART FOR HEALTH
juried art show/fundraiser

E-mail: smithstudio1@comcast.net
www.garrisonartcenter.org

You are cordially invited to to submit up to10 images via email or your website address by June 30th. Curator: Suzanne Ashley. Hudson Valley landscapes, water views, florals and figurative work is being sought to provide solace and stress relief to patients, visitors and staff. If selected, your work will be viewed by over 700 people in October at Boscobel and may also be installed in Hudson Valley Hospital’s permanent collection to be seen by over 100,000 annually. All media with maximum dimensions in any direction not to exceed 40" welcomed. Artist maintains 75% of sale price.

Please send information to smithstudio1@comcast.net
or contact through www.garrisonartcenter.org .

October 4 - October 25, 2008:

Putnam Arts Council

CALL TO FINE ARTISTS

46^th Annual Juried Fine Arts Show

At the Lodge (bldg #8) ~Tilly Foster Farm
100 Rte 312, Brewster, NY

Original fine art (including photography) completed within the past 3 years and not previously exhibited with the Putnam Arts Council juried for exhibit.

~ CASH AWARDS ~

Entry fees

Maximum of two entries per artist.

For details call 845.278.0230

Public Reception and Awards:
Saturday, October 4, 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

Gallery hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm &
Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.