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 Connect Savannah searches for best local artists Send a creative photograph, illustration or painting of what you think represents the “best of Savannah.” Work in any medium is acceptable as long as it conforms to the size requirements listed below. The winning work will be featured on the cover of the 2005 “Best of Savannah” issue May 11. The artist receives a $100 gift certificate to Jazz’d Tapas Bar. E-mail your entry to covercontest@connectsavannah.com or mail to Cover Contest, c/o Brandon Blatcher, Connect Savannah, 1800 E. Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31404. Final artwork for snail mail must be in color and measure 8 inches wide by 9.25 inches high. E-mailed entries must be 10 inches wide by 11.5 inches high in CMYK color and at least 200 dpi. PDF, EPS, PSD, TIF or JPEG formats only are accepted. The entry deadline is April 27. All entries become property of Connect Savannah and cannot be returned. Connect Savannah is the sole and final judge of the winning entry. The winner will be contacted by April 30. SCAD student-published magazine solicits work All SCAD students are invited to submit work for the first-annual student-produced literary magazine. The magazine is seeking short fiction, nonfiction and poetry, as well as photography and artwork, and will be published by SCAD student media. All editorial and design decisions are made by students. Send send .doc or .txt files or high-resolution digital images to district@scad.edu. Questions may be directed to Jessica Clary at (912) 525-4713 or district@scad.edu. Deadline is April 15. Foundation studies seeks work for show The Foundation Studies Honors Show is open to SCAD students enrolled in any foundation studies course during the 2004-05 academic year. Work in any medium is accepted. Submissions may include drawings, 2-D and 3-D design, color theory work, sculpture, ceramics, sculptural applications in the arts, painting, fibers, metals and jewelry, computer 3-D work, furniture design, industrial design and architecture. A $350 Purchase Award is given to a student whose work is framed and included in the foundation studies department’s permanent collection; first place awards of $200, second place of $150 and third place of $100 also are given for drawing, sculpture, 3-D design, ceramics and sculptural applications in the arts. The show runs April 25 - May 14, with a reception and awards ceremony held on the second floor of Anderson Hall, 412 E. Anderson St., May 13, 1-2:30 p.m. Students interested in participating in the show must submit 2-D work on the first floor of Anderson Hall April 15, 1-5 p.m.; April 19, 4-7 p.m.; April 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; or April 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sculptural and 3-D work must be submitted at Boundary Hall, 415 W. Boundary St., April 22, noon - 5 p.m. Entries will be documented at the drop-off sites. All work should be professionally prepared for exhibition. Ex Libris offers a 15 percent discount for work prepared for the show. Fragile pieces should come with suitable packing for storage, installation and transportation. Sculpture installation proposals must include professional documentation, such as plans, slides, photographic prints and a typed statement, which should be submitted in a large envelope. Any submission for a piece with special installation requirements must include instructions and hardware. For more information, contact Stefani Joseph at (912) 525-6613 or sjoseph@scad.edu. Savannah Pride looks for logo The Savannah Pride Board of Directors is searching for the official logo for the sixth annual Savannah Pride Festival. The theme is “Alive with Pride in 2005,” in conjunction with the international theme, “Equal Rights — No More, No Less.” Submissions are due by midnight April 15. The winner will receive a $150 cash prize, as well as publicity. All submissions become the property of Savannah Pride. Mail artwork to Savannah Pride Inc., P.O. Box 6044, Savannah, GA 31414-6044, or e-mail logo@savannahpride.org. Artwork must be accompanied by artist’s name, address, telephone or contact number, and e-mail address. The winner will be notified by April 30. For more information, visit www.savannahpride.org. Adobe competition open for entries The fifth annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards, the premier showcase for tomorrow’s top creative professionals, has been expanded to include nine categories and entrants from 10 countries. Two new categories — animation and broadcast design — broaden the scope of submissions. The competition is open to students at post-secondary design schools in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Australia, New Zealand and France. First-place winners receive $5,000, a trip to New York City for the July 21 awards ceremony, and meetings with top design professionals. Entries in the nine categories — open to individuals and groups — are accepted through April 29. Individuals and groups may enter projects in the following categories: animation, broadcast design, environmental graphics, digital illustration, digital photography/imaging, interactive design, print design, self-expression and time-based media. For more information, visit www.adobe.com/education/adaa//. Gray’s Reef announces SCAD festival prizes Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary offers three awards for the best underwater marine environment scene drawn for the SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival April 30. The sanctuary will present three Gray’s Reef Fantastic Fishes Awards of $500 apiece for the most imaginative chalk interpretations of the marine environment. This year’s theme is ways of keeping debris out of the marine environment. GRNMS Superintendent Reed Bohne will judge the underwater scenes. The winning images, along with the other Fantastic Fishes Award entries, will be posted on the sanctuary’s Web site, www.graysreef.noaa.gov, and may be used to create a special poster following the festival. Gray’s Reef is also offering a $500 award in the SCAD Sand Arts Festival May 6 for the most creative sea creature sculpted in sand at Tybee Island beach. Indiefest accepts entries Indiefest, Film Festival and Market announces the 2005 call for entries. Indiefest celebrates the “vision without compromise” spirit of the independent filmmaker. Incorporating a competitive film festival, a screenwriting contest, an independent film and script market, and a 10-day party, Indiefest brings the world’s film community to Chicago. Indiefest 2005 is scheduled to take place July 29 - Aug. 7. Indiefest is eager to showcase emerging talent, so there are no strict eligibility requirements. There is one major requirement: Films financed or produced by major studios or their affiliates are not eligible. Films and videos of all lengths and genres are accepted. Screenplays, scripts, novels and short stories are accepted into the writing competition, which is presented by the renowned Screenwriter’s Project. Late deadline is May 1. For more information and an application, visit www.indiefestchicago.com or send a SASE to Indiefest, P.O. Box 148849, Chicago, IL 60614-8849. Amateur photo contest highlights region Savannah Magazine is encouraging amateur photographers to submit work to the second annual amateur photo contest, “Savannah thru Your Lens.” Photos must be of the Savannah area or the South Carolina lowcountry. Images must be 35 mm slides or 4-by-6-inch or 8-by-10-inch glossy prints. No more than three entries per person are allowed, and a SASE must be included for photos to be returned. Entries must be postmarked by May 11. For more information and an entry form, visit www.savannahmagazine.com. RAINN calendar desires SCAD artists Win a spot on the next Tori Amos Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network benefit calendar (www.rainn.org). RAINN has announced a contest open to SCAD students to be in a select group of artists on the 2006 calendar. Art should be a depiction of Amos or of her inhabiting one of her songs, proportional to 9-by-12 inches (horizontal; please note size change). Due date is May 1. Submit a seven-inch, 72-dpi JPEG version for consideration to kenmeyerjr@coastalnow.net. Final art should be a 300 dpi 12-by-18-inch PSD, TIF or uncompressed JPEG file. SCAD seeks artists In its commitment to supporting artists of the Savannah College of Art and Design, the exhibitions department offers several exhibition and sales opportunities each year. The exhibitions department is currently looking for student, faculty, staff and alumni artists to feature in the SCAD Artists Portfolio. The portfolio is made available to art consultants, interior designers, galleries, collectors and patrons. It provides many exciting opportunities for emerging and established artists. This is an excellent way for artists to gain exposure and sell their work in a professional retail environment. Interested artists should submit images of available work for consideration in slide or digital (300 dpi) format along with price list (including title, year, medium, dimensions and retail price), résumé and artist statement to SEEKINGartists, Meghan Harrington, assistant director of exhibition sales, P.O. Box 3146, Savannah, GA 31402. Direct questions to Harrington at (912) 525-4759 or mmharrin@scad.edu. Library exhibits student work The Wayne County library in Jesup invites SCAD students to exhibit their work in a public setting as part of the library’s initiative to raise community awareness in the arts. Interested students should contact Edna Williamson at ewilliamson@trrl.org or (912) 427-2500. |
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