COCA-Notes

Call to Visual Artists: The Oglesby Gallery (Deadline: Not Specified)

The Oglesby Gallery is accepting applications for the Fall/Spring exhibits. This gallery is located at the heart of FSU in the Oglesby Union. The gallery is primarily a student gallery but we allow faculty, staff and friends of the University to show. Local artists are encouraged to apply. All entries will be subject to a panel review. There is no fee to enter and no sales commission. Please visit our website: http://union.fsu.edu/gallery/ for an application and gallery layout. You may also submit electronically.

Call to Visual Artists: Embracing Our Differences Presented by Coexistence in Sarasota, Florida (Deadline: January 12, 2009)

This is an international outdoor art exhibit intended to demonstrate, in a positive way, that diversity enriches our lives. The mission of Embracing Our Differences is to use art as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting, throughout our community, the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice. Cash awards: $3,000. Eligibility: artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers and students. National and international submissions are encouraged. Final selections will be chosen based on artistic excellence in reflection of the theme Embracing Our Differences. The artwork will also be evaluated on how effectively it will read outdoors when enlarged to billboard size - 16 feet wide by 12 1/2 feet high. Artists are encouraged to use bold saturated colors and strong lines. For further information visit http://www.EmbracingOurDifferences.org.

Call to Visual Artists: The 621 Gallery 15th Annual Art Auction (Commitment Deadline: Friday October 24th, 2008)

The 621 Gallery seeks donations of art work for the 15th Annual Art Auction on Friday November 21st from 5:30 – 10pm. An annual fundraiser for Tallahassee’s progressive contemporary art space, the Art Auction showcases work from the regions best artists. We want to ensure artists continue donating examples their finest work, therefore participating artists have the option to donate 50%, 75% or 100% of the final sale price to the gallery. To learn more and download the artist commitment form please visit www.621gallery.org or contact Denise Drury at (850) 224-6163.

Call to Visual Artists: Paperworks on and of Paper Sponsored by the University of West Florida (Deadline: October 9, 2008)

The University of West Florida is sponsoring a national juried exhibition exploring the art of paper. Entries are welcome in any medium. New media entries are encouraged, experimental as well as traditional, on or of paper. The work must be original, completed within the last three years, and not previously exhibited at the UWF Art Gallery. The Art Gallery reserves the right to exclude any work that presents complex installation problems. Merit awards up to $1600. A non-refundable entry of $25 will be required. Please visit www.uwf.edu/art/art/calltoartists.cfm to download application.

Call to Performing Artists: Musicians Wanted for the Forgotten Coast Black Bear Festival at Kendrick Sports Complex in Carrabelle, Florida (Saturday, October 18, 2008)

We want to have entertainment from 10:00 am to 3:45 pm; perhaps a 45 minute set each hour, with 15 minutes for changing out. This first year we can offer a $50/band travel stipend. We are looking for six 45 minute sets; each paying $50. We are also looking for someone who can bring sound equipment and run it for the day; we have a $200 stipend for this. If someone wants to do 2 sets that would be $100 and if you have sound equipment, you hit the jackpot! For further information contact Joni Ellis, Festival Coordinator, at (352) 262-7300 or joni@opticsforthetropics.org.

Call to Performing Artists: Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Chorus (Sunday, October 5, 2008)

The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Chorus announces auditions on Sunday, October 5 from 4pm – 6pm at Trinity United Methodist Church Chapel, during the first rehearsal. All voice parts are needed, resumes not required. For further information visit http://www.tallahasseesymphony.org/index.cfm?pageId=5&ContentId=21 or contact Michael Norris, Chorus Master, at norrismr@gmail.com.

Call to Performing Artists: Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra (Monday, September 8, 9 & 13, 2008)

The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra (TSO) announces auditions for the following positions: Bass Clarinet/Utility Bb, French Horn, 3rd Trumpet, Bass Trombone, Violin, Cello and String bass. Please note that all String auditions are for substitute positions. For specific times, locations and all other details, visit www.tallahasseesymphony.org. For additional information please contact Melissa Brewer at viola4mab@yahoo.com or Lois D. Griffin, Executive Director at director@tallahasseesymphony.org or call (850) 224-0461.

Job Opportunity: Mission San Luis Archaeological and Historic Site (Open Until Filled)

JOB OPPORTUNITY Full-time OPS Staff Assistant to work in our archaeological research offices. Duties will include bookkeeping (QuickBooks) and banking, word processing (MS Word), data entry (MS Excel & Access), other computer programs, answering telephones, and other duties as assigned. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, flexible, not afraid to get their hands dirty, and eager to learn. On rare occasions, working on a weekend is required. 8am- 5pm M-F. Starting pay is $10.00 per hour. Please fill out a State of Florida application found at https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/sap(bD1lbiZjPTIzMA==)/bc/bsp/sap/z_bsp_logon/logon.htm and fax (850- 921-8230) or mail (2021 W. Mission Rd.; Tallahassee, FL 32304) to Jessica Shiver. Email jbshiver@dos.state.fl.us or call (850) 487-1666 with inquiries.

COCA ANNOUNCEMENT: COCA’s First Friday Gallery Hop (Friday, September 5, 2008, 6pm – 9pm)

Partially Sponsored by Tri-Eagle Sales & Stella Artois Beer, The Council on Culture & Arts’ monthly First Friday Gallery Hop will take place from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Over twenty galleries and museums will be open to the public with no admission charges and many often feature openings, receptions, and special events.

Participating sites include:

Northeast:

•Glasshopper Gallery (1419 Market Street)

•Humidity Gallery (1355 Market Street Suite A-3)

•Images of Tallahassee (1355 Market Street Suite A10-2)

•Signature Art Gallery (2779 Capital Circle NE)

•Southern Scenes Gallery (4500 Shannon Lakes Plaza #18, Northeast)

Midtown:

•Lake Ella Art Gallery (1621 North Monroe Street)

•Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts (1400 North Monroe Street)

Downtown:

•LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts (125 North Gadsden Street)

•Museum of Florida History (500 South Bronough Street)

Southwest:

•621 Gallery (621 Industrial Drive in Railroad Square)

•Artisans (625-C Industrial Drive in Railroad Square)

•Big Bend Contemporary Gallery (629-A Industrial Drive in Railroad Square)

•Character & Heritage Institute (450 St. Francis Street)

•Depot Agent Gallery (565 Industrial Drive in Railroad Square)

•FSU Oglesby Gallery (Oglesby Student Union, FSU)

•Linda Clark Watercolor Studio & Gallery (676 Industrial Drive)

•Railroad Square Art Park (567 Industrial Drive)

•South of Soho (629-C Industrial Drive in Railroad Square)

Also, please be sure to visit these businesses that will also feature original artwork during the First Friday event:

•1123@Midtown (1123 Thomasville Road, Midtown)

•Almost Exclusive (1460 Market Street Suite 2, Northeast)

•Bali HI Trading Company (617 Industrial Drive in Railroad Square, Southwest)

•Sally Rude Antiques & Fine Art Gallery (1123 Thomasville Road, Midtown)

In conjunction with the regular First Friday Gallery Hop, two shuttles will depart from Chez Pierre restaurant (1215 Thomasville Road) at 6:00 p.m. for a three hour tour of many of the participating galleries and museums. Riders have the opportunity to spend twenty to thirty minutes at each stop to sample each site’s unique art and gifts, as well as enjoy refreshments at certain locations. Between stops, on-board guides entertain with interesting facts about Tallahassee and the local arts scene. Shuttle tickets are $5 per person and will go on sale at 5:00 p.m. the day of the event outside Chez Pierre. Shuttle riders are encouraged to park in the TMH parking lot across Sixth Avenue from Chez Pierre. Seating is limited and an early arrival is encouraged to ensure ticket availability.

For further information on the COCA’s First Friday Gallery Hop or the shuttle program, contact the Council on Culture & Arts at (850) 224-2500 or online at www.firstfridaytallahassee.com.

COCA Announcement: Become a Friend of COCA on Facebook!

The Council on Culture & Arts is keeping up with the Joneses, or better yet, the Jetsons. COCA now has its own Facebook page and would like to invite you to join us as a friend. Just type in a search for Council on Culture & Arts and join. Also, a Facebook page for COCA’s First Friday Gallery Hop has also been created (search under First Friday Tallahassee) so you can keep up with this popular monthly event in the Capital City. If you don’t have a Facebook page and need some help on how to create one, call Clint Riley at (850) 224-2500. Be careful, though; Facebook is extremely addictive!