Sculptors Jobs: Sculpture Jobs Brainstorm, Finding Sculpture-Related Jobs, Art in Public Places, Residencies, Sculptors in Residence, Grants & Scholarships
Art in Public Places, Percent for the Arts
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National Assembly of State Arts Agencies NASAA is the membership organization of the nation's state and jurisdictional arts agencies. NASAA's mission is to advance and promote a meaningful role for the arts in the lives of individuals, families and communities throughout the United States. We empower state arts agencies through strategic assistance that fosters leadership, enhances planning and decision making, and increases resources. Each of the 50 states and six jurisdictional governments has created an arts agency to support excellence in and access to the arts. Contact: 1029 Vermont Avenue, NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20005, tel: 202-347-6352, e-mail: nasaa@nasaa-arts.org, URL: http://www.nasaa-arts.org
Arts Over America - State Arts Agency and Regional Arts Organization Directory
Americans for the Arts - Americans for the Arts Clearinghouse (mostly out of date)
State Agencies
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Alabama Arts - Arts & Artists - The Alabama Legislature has approved the issue of a new Support the Arts auto tag. Proceeds from the sale of the tag will be used to fund a variety of school and community projects. See Employment Listings & Opportunities for Artists, arts organizations by city
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Alaska State Council on the Arts The Alaska State Council on the Arts, a continuing partnership between the public and private sectors, champions an enriched atmosphere for lifelong participation in Alaska's rich artistic diversity. See ASCA-Resources for Artists, Grants to Individuals, Grants to Organizations, Grant Guidelines
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Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage. See : Opportunities, Arkansas Artists Registry, grant programs, arts events, current news items, gallery information and helpful links to other arts organizations around the country. Contact: info@arkansasarts.com or 501-324-9766
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Arizona Commission on the Arts - To enhance the artistic development of all Arizona communities, arts organizations and artists through innovative partnerships and stewardship of public funds. See: ArtsFlash - Arts Jobs - Artist Opportunities, Professional Development Grants (no deadline), Artists Register (no deadline) Contact: general@ArizonaArts.org or (602) 255-5882.
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ArtistsRegister.Com - Participating states include Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico
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California Arts Council - The mission of the CAC is to make available and accessible quality art reflecting all of California's diverse cultures; to support the state's broad economic, educational, and social goals through the arts; to provide leadership for all levels of the arts community; and to present effective programs that add a further dimension to our cities, our schools, our jobs, and our creative spirit. See: Program Descriptions, Links
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California: Richmond Arts and Culture Commission The Richmond Arts & Culture Commission (RACC) was established in 1988, appointed by the Richmond City Council. It was designed to promote and develop fine art and the performing arts, and to act in an advisory capacity to the city for the preservation of its artistic heritage and cultural development. Artists Registry, Art In the City - Projects, Arts Resolution, Art Organizations, Calendar of Events Contact Virginia Rigney 510-620-6797
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Colorado Council on the Arts CCA stimulates arts development in the state, assists and encourages artists and arts organizations, and help makes the arts more accessible to the people of Colorado. Here you will find descriptions of the many programs and services that CCA offers. CCA staff welcomes the opportunity to help you access these valuable resources for arts development in Colorado. See: News, Press Releases & WWW Links Member of ArtistsRegister.com, List of Colorado's Local Arts Councils
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Connecticut Commission on the Arts - Opportunities for Artists - Art in Public Spaces The purpose of the Art in Public Spaces program is to provide the citizens of Connecticut with an improved public environment by investing our public buildings with creative work of high quality. The program adds visibility to the cultural heritage of this state and its people. Artist Selection Process, Upcoming Public Art Projects. Contact: Joy Wulke, Project Coordinator, Art in Public Spaces Program, wulkestudio@juno.com or (860) 566-4770.
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See also Opportunities- Calls for Artists, Funding, Employment and Other Resources
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Arts in Delaware From the Brandywine Valley to our Atlantic Ocean beach resorts, Delaware offers a wealth of arts and cultural activities for every member of the family. Whether you are visiting our nationally-renowned museums and theaters, or attending a community cultural festival, the arts in Delaware evoke traditions of quality, intimacy, and accessibility that have long been associated with life in the nation's second smallest state. See: Delaware Arts Calendar, Delaware Arts News, Opportunities in the Arts, Arts Organization Directory, Education in the Arts, Artists
State public art programs: More than 25 states offer opportunities for accomplished out-of-state artists to compete for commissions of artwork in public buildings; for information, contact Kristin Pleasanton, DDOA Art and Artists Services Coordinator, (302) 577-8284 (from New Castle County) or (302) 739-5304 (from Kent and Sussex Counties)
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Florida Division of Cultural Affairs - Art in State Buildings Program: All professional artists who meet Florida Art in State Buildings Program criteria are eligible to apply. Out of state artists are also eligible to submit materials for consideration by selection committees. Projects are advertised in the Call for Artists, which includes instructions for submission and is posted about twice a year on the Division's web site at www.Florida-Arts.org - look under Programs. To receive notice that new Calls have been posted, artists are encouraged to add themselves to the mailing list. For additional information, please contact Lee Modica, at the at 850/245-6476, Fax 850/245-6492, or e-mail lmodica@dos.state.fl.us. Spring/Summer 2003 Call to Artists is now posted on www.Florida-Arts.org - look under Programs for the Art in State Buildings Program. There are 14 new projects with deadlines in May, June, July & August of 2003.
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Florida: Martin County The Mission of the Arts in Public Places Program is to enhance the quality of the visual environment in the Martin County community, both natural and constructed. With this in mind, the Board has committed to providing one percent (1%) of the construction or renovation cost of all public capital facility projects towards the acquisition and installation of public art. Such capital facility projects include libraries, fire stations and parks, among others. The Public Art Advisory Board (PAAB) is a nine (9) member body appointed by the Commissioners and is specifically responsible for recommending the commissions of new works of art, the acquisition of existing works of art, the selection of Artists to work as member of design teams, and the review of loaned and or donated works of art.
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Georgia Council for the Arts (not online as of June 15, 2001) Contact: Betsy C. Baker, Executive Director
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Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) is the official arts agency of the State of Hawai`i and among its duties is to stimulate, guide and promote culture and the arts and history and the humanities throughout the state. See: Art in Public Places,
Visual Artist Profile, Opportunities, Arts and Cultur Calendar Contact: SCFA Directory -
The Idaho Commission on the Arts The Idaho Commission on the Arts is the official state agency for the support and development of the arts in Idaho. The Commission promotes artistic excellence, education in the arts, access to the arts for all and community investment in the arts. Its professional staff administers and develops the programs and services of the agency, assists grant applicants, and provides technical assistance. See: Grants and Awards, Deadlines, Arts, Crafts, and Festivals Calendar, Arts Education, Folk and Traditional Arts, Art Links Contact: Meet Our Staff and Board Members
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Illinois Arts Council For over 30 years the Illinois Arts Council (IAC) has been instrumental in supporting Illinois' highly acclaimed and diverse cultural community. Thousands of partnerships throughout our history have helped to maintain the highest standards of excellence in the arts while expanding the accessibility of this artistic wealth to children and adults in every corner of the state. See: Artist Fellowships, Art Fair Directory 2001, Program Guidelines and Applications, Related Links, Contact:
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Indiana Arts Commission Online The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is a public catalyst, partner, and investor in the arts, and serves the citizens of Indiana by funding, encouraging, promoting and expanding the arts. See: Local Arts Agencies, Visual Arts. Contact: Staff List
Iowa Arts Council The Iowa Arts Council is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. Our mission is to support the arts for the benefit of all. See: Programs & Services For Iowa Artists including Project Grants, Mini Grants, Technical Assistance, Register for Iowa Arts Newsletter, Art in State Buildings, Public Art Artists Roster Contact: Jherman@max.state.ia.us or 515-281-8352 in Des Moines Iowa USA
Kansas Arts Commission A state agency, the Kansas Arts Commission was established in 1966 by the Kansas Legislature and is charged by its enabling legislation to increase the support, awareness and outreach of the arts in communities across the state. See: Programs, Newsletters, Resource Links, Staff Contact
Kentucky Arts Council is an agency of the Education, Arts and Humanities Cabinet The Kentucky Arts Council develops and promotes support for the arts in Kentucky. We provide a broad range of funding and other support to individual artists, not-for-profit arts and community organizations, schools, teachers, local government agencies, local arts councils, universities and colleges, libraries and unincorporated groups. See: Guide to Programs, Events & Deadlines, Craft Marketing Program, Grant Guidelines &Applications, Arts Calendar, Visual Arts at the Market Contact: KAC Staff & Circuit Riders
Louisiana Division of the Arts The Louisiana Division of the Arts (LDOA) is an agency in the Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. The LDOA was created in 1977 to support established and emerging nonprofit arts institutions, to assist individual artists and to stimulate public participation in the arts. The LDOA is the largest arts grantmaker in Louisiana. Each year, it awards approximately $5 million in grants to support activities that impact every parish in Louisiana. These public funds are provided by the Louisiana Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. The LDOA's two principal grants programs are the Louisiana Decentralized Arts Funding Program and the Statewide Arts Grants Program. See: Public Art in Louisiana, Grants Programs, Guidelines and Applications, Arts & Cultural Resources, Visual Arts and Crafts, Guide to Arts Programs 2000-2002, 2001 Artist Roster, Louisiana Crafts Marketing Database Contact: Contact Information
Arts In Maine The Maine Arts Commission: 1996 and Beyond positions the Maine Arts Commission to go well beyond its traditional function as grantmaker to a more active role in developing the arts in the state. The plan's adoption is based on the belief that the Maine Arts Commission can be more effective if it moves away from supporting large numbers of discrete, independent organizations, individuals, and projects on an irregular basis. Instead, it will create synergy by supporting a few high-impact activities for a short time. See: Participating Businesses - Sculpture, Arts Resources, News & Calendar Contact: Contacting Us
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Arts Over America State Arts Agency and Regional Arts Organization Directory
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Minnesota Percent for Art in Public Places In more than 50 locations around Minnesota - from the International Wolf Center in Ely to the Minnesota Judicial Center in Saint Paul - significant works of art by contemporary professional artists have been incorporated into our state buildings. In the tradition of the 19th century, when sculpture, mosaics and murals were routinely part of a building's architecture, we are continuing to create meaningful and memorable public places that enhance the lives of those who work in or visit the buildings. See: Percent for Art installations to date, National Arts Organizations, Artists, Regional Arts Councils, Arts Info & Links Contact info at contact us
Ohio Arts Council - Percent for Art Guidelines - Current Commission Announcements In the upcoming months, we will be adding additional images of completed and installed Percent for Art projects and working on an on-line, searchable version of the Percent for Art Slide Registry. See: Completed Percent for Art Projects Contact: Irene Finck, Coordinator
Oregon Arts Commission The Oregon Arts Commission was established in 1967 to foster the arts in Oregon and ensure their excellence. Nine commissioners, appointed by the governor, determine policies, establish long-range plans, and review applications to grants programs to determine funding levels. See Public Art Opportunities, Oregon Gallery Guide, Resources, Art Sites. Contact oregon.artscomm@state.or.us or 503.986.0082
Washington State Arts Commission - Art in Public Places facilitates the acquisition and placement of artwork in publicly accessible places throughout Washington State. Percent-for-art funds are generated by new state building construction. Art in Public Places facilitates projects with state agencies, community colleges, universities and public schools. Local committees representing the project sites make all final artwork selection decisions. As a result over 4000 works of art have been placed or commissioned throughout Washington state's public buildings. Artist Resource Bank The ARB is approximately 70% artists of the Pacific Northwest and 30% artists from other parts of the United States. There are currently over 500 artists represented. These are the only artists whose work can be commissioned or purchased using percent-for-art money. Once juried into the ARB, an artist's work is available for acquisition or commission by schools with percent-for-art money. 2000 ARB Information (pdf) Contacting Us
Wisconsin Arts Board The Wisconsin Arts Board is the state agency responsible for the support and development of the arts throughout Wisconsin. Since 1973, the Arts Board has supported artists and arts organizations with funds from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts. See: Opportunities in the Arts and Percent for Art Program Contact: Christine Manke, Percent for Art Coordinator
Email: chris.manke@arts.state.wi.us, Phone: 608/266-9737Spokane, WA Art in Public Places In 1981, the City of Spokane enacted its "% for Art" Ordinance mandating that 1% of certain capital construction costs be utilized to purchase artwork for enhancing public buildings and spaces. A primary function of the Spokane Arts Commission is coordinating the selection, placement and other planning and design factors of municipal art projects in accordance with the overall municipal arts plan.
St. Paul Minnesota: FORECAST Public Artworks is a Twin Cities-based nonprofit organization which supports the development and appreciation of public art by creating opportunities for artists and communities to explore the public realm. Established in 1978, FORECAST started out as a gallery without walls, facilitating artists working in various communities throughout the region. See: Public Art Review and Artist Opportunities Contact: forecast@mtn.org or (651) 641-1128
Public Art Internet Addresses - Louisiana Division of the Arts
Artslynx International Dance Music Visual Arts Theatre Resources - Visual Arts Resources
New York Foundation for the Arts. - Arts Wire Online Communications for the Arts
about traces - Traces is a career resource for the international stone sculpture community which is dedicated to promoting the free exchange of the news, ideas, technical solutions, and cultural insights that are vital to the art of stone sculpture. Traces is especially focused on issues related to public art, stone sculpture symposia, and international exchange in the arts.
