Upcoming Artist Opportunities in Westchester
ArtsWestchester.org is Westchester County’s guide for all-things-art. By listing “Artist Opportunities” available in the area, artists can find working opportunities that will help to strengthen and further their careers. Below is a sampling of some upcoming opportunities.
RAC Live Coffeehouse
Submitted by Rye Arts Center
- Seeking music acts for a series of live music events in downtown Rye. Typically these are acoustic acts of 1-2 people that work well in a small setting. The series offers one show per month, each consisting of three 45-minute sets. Deadline: ongoing
Wildlife Art Exhibition
Submitted by Katonah Art Center
- Work in any media (including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture or mixed media) may be submitted for Call of the Wild exhibition, to be on view in the Anderson Chase Gallery from Nov. 13-Dec. 29. All entries should depict wild animals or farm animals (no house pets). Open to all artists 18 years or older. Deadline: November 6, 2017
Seeking New NYS DanceForce Member
Submitted by New York State DanceForce
- The New York State DanceForce seeks a new member. This consortium of dance activists is committed to increasing the quantity and quality of dance activity throughout New York State. Each member receives an annual allocation to design projects that bring dance artists to upstate NY communities in customized residencies. Deadline: November 30, 2017
The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial
Submitted by Board of Selectmen of the Town of Newtown, Connecticut
- Artists are welcome to submit a proposed design for a permanent memorial to honor the 26 victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in the Town of Newtown, Connecticut. Deadline: December 15, 2017
For more info, a full list of opportunities, and to sign up for email alerts, visit: artsw.org/artistopps.
A version of this article first appeared in the November issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.
About Mary Alice Franklin
Mary Alice Franklin is ArtsWestchester’s Communications Manager and Editor of ArtsNews. She has a Bachelors in English and Masters in Publishing, and has been published in Paste Magazine, HuffPost, Art Zealous, Art Times, and more.
