For Artists
Other Opportunities
1st Annual Aurora Jacksonville Black Arts Festival
Posted June 26, 2008
Stage Aurora Theatrical Company is looking for the best in the arts: dancers, musicians, storytellers, visual artists, music ensembles, and more to perform July 26 & 27, 2008. Performances must be less than one hour in length. Selected participants will receive a $100 – $150 stipend. The festival will take place July 24 – 30 at Stage Aurora Performing Arts Center, inside the Gateway Town Center. For more information, call (904) 765-7372.
The Recycles Orchestra
Posted June 13, 2008
Dust off your music instrument, and join a group of 55+ retirees in performing for Jacksonville audiences at retirement communities, churches, schools, and civic organizations. This all volunteer group of musicians is always looking for new talent. No audition required. Week day rehearsals on Mondays on North Riverside Avenue and concert performances during the school year. Call Ken (904) 287-0651 or Jim (904) 215-9387 or Susan (904) 543-0234.
Cathedral Arts Project – Guest Artists
Posted March 7, 2008
The Cathedral Arts Project is seeking qualified visual artists, photographers and folk artists to enhance CAP’s programming in elementary school classes with innovative, short term projects. Guest artists will spend one or two afternoons in each class. The intents is to expose students to unique skills or projects that will augment standard curriculum. i.e. claymation, computer art, weaving, jewelry-making, pottery, bookbinding, silk screening, etc.
Artists should submit a resume and project proposal to Kimberly Hyatt, Executive Director khyatt[at]capkids.org. No phone calls please.
Creative Talent Wanted
Posted October 15, 2007
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach is searching for Jacksonville’s most talented visual and performing artists, musicians, writers, film-makers, designers, and other creative people to join their team of professional instructors for events, classes, workshops, exhibitions, and seasonal performances. Your imagination is the only limitation. Contact Leigh Rodante, (904) 280-0614 x. 203 or email lrodante[at]ccpvb.org.
Are you an artist who would like to learn how to market your talents and enhance your visibility? Call (904) 280-0614 x. 203.
VSA Arts of Florida Artist Registry
Posted July 6, 2007
The VSA Arts of Florida Artist Registry provides information, resources and publications that address the unique needs of artists with disabilities throughout the state. Membership is free and open to all Florida artists with disbailities, ages 18 and over, who are committed to their artistic progress.
For information or to join: www.vsafl.org
Art With a Heart for Children
Posted November 20, 2006
Art with a Heart for Children is seeking visiting artists for their non-profit program that provides creative opportunities for children at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Nemours Children’s Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. The program has a full-time artist-in-residence who visits patients daily. Visiting artists are brought in for a two hour creative group session the second Tuesday of each month. All art supplies are provided. To apply, call Kerrie Slattery, (904) 543-0910 or email kerrie[at]artheart.info. For more information visit, www.artwithaheart.info.
Arts in Medicine
Posted November 20, 2007
The University of Florida and Shands Jacksonville have a program dedicated to exploring the relationship between creativity and the art of healing. Arts in Medicine focuses on the spiritual and emotional health and well-being of patients, family members and staff through art. Arts in Medicine is seeking guest artists and volunteers. For information call Jennifer Stanelle, (904) 244-1142.