Opportunities for Artists
On this page we will feature links that lead to outside agencies affording artists with disabilities additional chances to showcase their work and become a larger part of the mainstream art world.
ABILITIES EXPO LOGO REDESIGN CONTEST: YOU COULD WIN $1000.00
This is the third anniversary of the new ownership of Abilities Expo. When we bought the Expo, we wanted to update our logo which is what we did in our first year. We wanted a logo that would reflect the past of Abilities and look to the future, so we selected a design that was the traditional sign for people with disabilities. As we have grown we have attracted people with developmental and sensory disabilities in addition to those with mobility disabilities. We have also engaged suppliers that provide products and services to meet the demands of our visitors and now we want to change our logo to resemble our diversity. And, that's where we need YOU!
We have such a strong community that have followed us from Los Angeles to New York and in between that we know you can help us design the next Abilities Expo logo. We are aware of the thousands of creative and talented people that understand our mission and we are looking for someone out there to create a new logo design that will represent the many people with disabilities that we serve.
The Logo Challenge
Design a new logo for Abilities Expo, and win $1,000.00!
The logo must incorporate the name "Abilities Expo" and may or may not include an additional icon. The impression that we would like to convey is that Abilities Expo is the premiere event for all people with disabilities, whether physical, sensory or developmental. The logo will have to work in both color and black and white. It should be versatile, conveying our message cleanly, clearly and legibly on something as small as a business card or as large as a freeway billboard. Although we have a passion for purple and mango, we are not married to any color combination.
The Prize
All entries must be received via email or postmarked by midnight on July 15, 2011. The individual(s) who submits the best logo design will win $1,000 and be featured in the next issue of the Buzz. First and second runners up will receive $500 and $250, respectively. Winners will be selected by Abilities Expo staff members David Korse, Lew Shomer, Sarah Laucks, Kevaleen Lara and John Pelico with the approval of the entire Expo team. These winners will be notified via email and/or phone, and be the feature story in the August Buzz.
Specifications
All artwork should be submitted digitally in one of the following formats: jpeg, tiff, gif or eps. Limit four entries per person. Submissions should be high resolution at 300 dpi at a document size of no less than 6" x 6". Vector files are preferred. Please email your submission to jpelico@sbcglobal.net and include "Abilities Expo Logo" in the subject line.
If you are unable to submit a digital file, please snail mail your entry to:
John Pelico
10945 Westwood Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
This contest is open to all of the Abilities Expo community, people with disabilities, their caregivers, advocates, health professionals and those who support the Abilities Expo team.
Good luck!
Regards,
David Korse Lew Shomer
President & CEO Chairman
Abilities Expo Abilities Expo
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Fine Arts Crafters Wanted
The Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council at 133 Spring Street in Newton is proud to present a call to fine art crafters to rent space in our new "Fine Art Crafts" area situated in the rear of the gallery. This area will be available for display year round and will be of no particular theme. Rental fee is $50.00 for a six-month time period. Artists will be able to display no more than 15 pieces of fine jewelry and other small craft pieces up to 5", and up to 5 pieces of larger items such as textiles, ceramics, wood, and miniature paintings, 5" or larger. The artist is responsible to restock as needed, staying within their quantity range. All work must be original to the artist and approved by Chriss Murphy, Arts Coordinator. A 35% commission on all sales will be charged and retained by SCA&H Council. Artists should provide their own displays. Each artist will be given a prospectus and is responsible to number code and price tag each individual piece. Contact Chriss Murphy at 973-383-0027 for prospectus contract.
Funding has been made available in part by the NJ State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the
Arts, through the State/County Partnership Block Grant Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council and by the Sussex County Board of Freeholders.
We will accommodate your special needs with at least two weeks' notice.
The gallery is wheelchair accessible.
Creativity with a Conscience's Amazing People
Deadline: Ongoing
If you are an individual with a disability and have a story, article, or poem with a corresponding visual art image expressing and/or illustrating your experiences with creativity and disability, and you are also actively involved in building awareness regarding disability issues, Creativity with a Conscience would like to recognize and feature your work in "Creativity with a Conscience's Amazing People." Artists are invited to submit one image with corresponding written work with a 500 word maximum. There are no fees involved and you do not have to be a professional artist.
For details: creativewithaconscience@hotmail.com