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january's word
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a literary description of, or commentary on, a visual work of art. What is ekphrastic poetry? Read about it
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Impression 5 Science Center
is seeking a guest experience team member to lead and deliver opportunities in a classroom setting and on the main exploration area, deliver hands-on workshops and more. The team member also supports and contributes to the growth of operations at the Science Center. This is a 20-30 hr. per week position. Application deadline: Jan. 17.
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The State News
currently has multiple position openings for photographers, videographers, reporters, editors and more.
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Internships
Arts Council of Greater Lansing
is seeking interns in a variety of positions for the winter semester! Students with administration, general programming, public relations or graphic design experience are encouraged to submit an application.
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Allen Neighborhood Center
has openings for a variety of internships, including youth programs, food projects, outreach, farmers market, market bank and Hunter Park GardenHouse.
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Calls to artists
Delta Dental
, the
MLK Jr. Commision of Mid-Michigan
and the
MSU Broad Art Lab
announces a call to artists for the second annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Art Contest. Open to all ages with cash awards for each age group from adult to grades 6-12. Works must be relevant and consistent with the theme "There comes a time when silence is betrayal." Application deadline is Jan. 3.
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Capital City Film Festival
(CCFF) announces a call for submissions for its 2020, 10th Annual film festival. Submit your project on
FilmFreeway
for CCFF happening April 9-18, 2020 all around Lansing. Application deadline: Jan. 12.
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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
announces a call to artists for its 69th annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair held in June 2020. This juried show features up to 190 fine artists. Application deadline: Jan. 31. Application fee is $35.
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The 57th Street Art Fair
invites artists with high quality, handmade, original work to apply to be part of the 73rd annual juried event in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, June 6 - 7, 2020. This two-day event showcases a range of original work in glass, jewelry, leather, photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, wood, ceramics and fiber art entirely designed, created and produced by artists from around the country. Application deadline: Jan. 14, to be considered for the jury.
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Silvermine Galleries Fiber 2020
looks to exhibit the best of contemporary fiber art. Artists are invited to submit work that reflects the breadth of functional or non-functional works using fiber and/or fiber art techniques in traditional or innovative ways. Open to all artists age 18 or older living in the U.S. $45 entry fee for up to five entries. Application deadline is Feb. 7.
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Ding Tea
is seeking a muralist to paint human-sized butterfly wings on an inside wall of their Grand Rapids location. Interested artists should contact Ding Tea owner, Rober Duong at
Rduong517@gmail.com
to learn more.
Competitions
Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center
announces a call to artists for the 2020 Michigan Collegiate Art Exhibition, a competitive exhibition to be held in March 2020. Artworks of all medias are eligible, including but not limited to the following: paintings, sculpture, mixed media, photography, graphic design, installations, short film and video games. Deadline to apply is Jan. 23.
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The Lansing Poetry Club
announces a call to emerging poets for the Ritzenhein Emerging Poetry Competition. Local poets from Ingham, Eaton, Ionia, Barry, Calhoun, Jackson, Shiawasee, Livingston and Clinton counties as well as students attending colleges in those counties, who have not yet published a book or chapbook are eligible to enter the contest. For info contact Mary Fox, Ritzenhein Emerging Poet Award Contest Coordinator at
mary5447fox@yahoo.com
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The Foundry Art Center
is seeking submissions for "Voting Daughters," celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. This exhibition calls on artists, regardless of their gender identity, to comment on the ways women's voices affect our contemporary landscape. All media and expressions are welcome for submission. International deadline is Jan. 27.
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Boynes Emerging Artist Award
call for entries for paintings, drawings and photography of any size or support. Artwork must have been completed in the last three (3) years. Work will be judged based on skill, composition, impact and originality. Open to all artists regardless of country of origin/residence, sex and age. Purpose is to give a platform to talented artists around the world who remain unrecognized for their brilliant work, as well as to support artists at the beginning of their artistic careers.
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Education
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Artists
Lansing Poetry Club
announces The Poets Roundtable--
a day of free writing workshops, plus an Open Mic and Authors' Alley in which local authors display recent publications. The "Roundtable" will run from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing.
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Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
with former Lansing poet laureate, Dennis Hinrichsen. This two-part workshop will explore writing poetry about art by considering work on display at
Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center.
The two-week sequence will focus on the entire writing process—from gathering ideas and drafting to revising and performance. Please note that this workshop meets twice- January 14 and 21, 6 - 8 pm.
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SBDC Capital Region Office
presents
Build Your Own Business Website
You know your business should have a website - but you have no idea where to start! Jessica from the Capital Area District Library will introduce you to Weebly, a free tool that will enable you to build your website with an easy drag-and-drop interface. Tues. Feb. 18 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Education
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Organizations
Nonprofit Legislative Day at the Capitol
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is confirmed as the event's keynote speaker. She will discuss the state’s plans for safeguarding Michigan's census from disinformation campaigns and cybersecurity threats. Hear from elected officials and public policy experts and learn how to effectively advocate on behalf of the people you serve. Feb. 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Sphinx Organization
presents the fourth annual
Sphinxconnect 2020
featuring
over 30 sessions designed to inspire and ignite action, participation of more than 60 speakers, keynote addresses by luminaries and trailblazers, a special session for entrepreneurs, and much more.The convening will celebrate and empower leadership as we welcome hundreds of musicians, industry leaders, educators, funders, diversity advocates, and administrators for this transformative experience! Feb. 6 - 8, 2020.
Learn more.
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Send Us Your Creative Opportunities
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If you are currently hiring for a part- or full-time position, offering an internship, looking for volunteers or have a competition or call to artists, please let us know. Email the Arts Council at
dawn@lansingarts.org
to list your opportunity in our next Creative Connection.
Are you making creative connections? We'd love to share them here. Take a photo of you or your organization's creative interactive moments and send it to
dawn@lansingarts.org.
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