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Vote for Seattle as top arts destination

Exercise your right to vote and encourage others who appreciate our fine contemporary arts scene here in Seattle! Visit AmericanStyle magazine's Web site to select your favorite contemporary arts destination in the United States. This year, Seattle finished fifth among the nation's big-city arts destinations in AmericanStyle magazine's Top 25 Arts Destinations readers' poll. We are in good company, finishing behind first-place New York, then Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. All ballots received by Jan. 31, 2008 will be entered to win a $500 airline travel certificate. Click here to cast your ballot and move Seattle up the artistic ranks.

Courtesy the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, City of Seattle

Changes to copyright law that you should know about...

I sure as artists we are all aware of copyright law but more often than not we don't tend to pay that much attention to it. Well we should! There are recent changes being proposed to copyright law that would all but strip us of our rights to the very art we create. It likely doesn't surprise you to know those changes are being pushed by 2 powerhouses in the stock photography/art business. The more rights they can strip from artists the easier it is for them to make money from your creativity (as if they don't have enough already).

I strongly suggest you listen to this Podcast that can be found on the Core77 website, I think you'll be as shocked as I was after listening to it. http://www.core77.com/blog/broadcasts/core77_broadcast_brad_holland_on_intellectual_property

Bellevue Sculpture Ehibition Call for Artists

• Open call for all sculptors; “green” sculptures featured
• Opportunities for as many as 26 outdoor sculptures and 15 indoor sculptures
• Sited in two extraordinary venues: Bellevue, WA’s award-winning 17-acre Downtown Park and AIA & AWI recognized City Hall
• Geographically central location draws viewers from Seattle & surrounding region
• Selection by a panel of regionally and nationally respected jurors
• Honoraria, shipping and mileage re-imbursement, insurance and free or assisted installation
• Submission Deadline: January 25, 2008

Download Call

www.bellevuewa.gov/sculpture_exhibition2008.htm

Contact bac@bellevuewa.gov or 425.452.4852

Call for Artists

Just in case you haven't heard the City of Seattle has an open call for artists out for it 2 City Hall galleries for the 2008 season. The deadline is next Friday, Dec 21st so act soon.

Good luck!

Call for exhibitions in City Hall galleries in 2008

Artists and community groups invited to submit proposals reflecting Seattle’s diversity

SEATTLE— The city of Seattle seeks artist and community exhibition proposals for display in two City Hall gallery spaces in 2008.

The galleries — the City Hall Lobby Gallery and the Anne Focke Gallery — focus on artworks that reflect the broad diversity of Seattle’s communities and highlight the work of regional artists, nonprofit organizations and community groups. Previous exhibitions have showcased city neighborhoods and their residents, the work of city departments, the city’s architecture, its jazz musicians and its sister-city relationships.

Group or solo exhibitions are welcome and will be displayed from six to eight weeks. Large exhibitions may be displayed in both the City Hall Lobby Gallery and Anne Focke Gallery.

The galleries are equipped to display 2-D materials. 3-D exhibitions will be considered, providing applicants can furnish necessary display cases. Video and media works will not be accepted. The City Hall Lobby Gallery features eight, 6' x 4' double-sided, metal, peg-board panels. The Anne Focke Gallery features a 120-foot long display wall (with professional hanging system) and is located on the L2 level of City Hall.

A panel of city employees administered by the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs will review the applications and select 2008 exhibitions. Application deadline is (11 p.m., PST) Friday, Dec., 21. The 2008 exhibition cycle will begin in February. All applications must be submitted digitally. A link to the online application is available at www.seattle.gov/arts. For more information, contact Nate Brown, at (206) 684-4186 or nate.brown@seattle.gov.

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs promotes the value of arts and culture in and of communities throughout Seattle. The 16-member Seattle Arts Commission, citizen volunteers appointed by the mayor and City Council, supports the city agency.