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We need TREE ART!!! 
TREES GREENVILLE needs help from all tree loving artists for the "Thursday Night ReLeaf" party and membership drive to be held April 22nd at the Village Studio and Gallery, 1278 Pendleton Street.  It will be featured at the silent auction.  Sales proceeds will be split with artists and TREES GREENVILLE 50/50.  Minimum bids will be set by artist and upheld.  All paintings, photographs, sculpture or pottery relating to trees or tree parts in any way are welcomed. Please consider entering...  it is a great way to display your talent and support your community.  Entries will be due by Wednesday, April21st at 1278 Pendleton Street.
For more information contact:   Ann Jennings   242-0988
                                                   Mary Lou Jones   593-14
                                                    Joelle Teachey 313-0765

AUDITIONS For Rodgers and Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA!
Oklahoma! is an incredible musical which requires strong singer/actors and dancers.  The cast requires teenagers up through old folks. 
There are great character roles, beautiful songs, and some of the best production numbers ever - including a stunning Dream Ballet.  Casting about 30 - 35performers. 
When: Monday, March 22 at 7 pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, March 24 at 7pm
Greenville Little Theatre
444 College Street
Greenville, SC
Director:  Allen McCalla; Musical Director:  Charlie Miller; Choreographer:  Kimberlee Ferreira
At auditions be prepared to sing a verse of a song (bring sheet music) and to go through a brief dance routine.  Readings will be at the callbacks.  Rehearsals begin in April and there will be a 15 total performances (June 4-26).  For more information, call (864) 233-6238 or visit our website at www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.

Artisphere's Artists of the Upstate Juried Exhibition presented by the Greenville Journal CALL FOR ENTRIES (Friday, March 19th and Saturday, March 20th)
Artisphere, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Arts Council and Centre Stage, presents the 3rd Annual Artists of the Upstate Juried Exhibition April 9 – May 28, 2010.  This annual juried show, open to artists living within a 35-mile radius of Greenville, SC seeks to recognize the outstanding quality and diversity of work being generated by artists of the Upstate region of South Carolina.

Registration of Entries and Exhibition Info:  Registration of entries will take place on Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 10:00am – 4:00pm at the Metropolitan Arts Council, 16 Augusta Street.  Entries must be original works of art that have been completed within the last three years and have not previously been included in the Artists of the Upstate Juried Exhibition.  Entries in all media categories will be accepted provided that they are equipped with appropriate hardware for wall hanging.  Please see the attached Artisphere Artists of the Upstate Juried Exhibition prospectus for entry procedure and a printable application.  Applications are also available on the Artisphere website at www.artisphere.us.  

The Artists of the Upstate Juried Exhibition will be on display April 9 – May 28, 2010 with an Opening Reception on Friday, April 9th from 6:30pm – 9:00pm at Centre Stage.  Projected awards equal $2,500 to be distributed for Best in Show, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and a Merit Award.  Award winners will be announced at the Opening Reception on Friday, April 9th. 

The 2010 Artists of the Upstate Juried Exhibition will be juried by Marcia Wood, Owner and Executive Director of Marcia Wood Gallery in Atlanta, GA.  With questions or for more information, contact Artisphere Program Director, Liz Rundorff Smith at 864.271.9355. 

"Small & Tall" show hosted by Trillium Arts Centre
March 13th - April 24th
Enter the "Small" category: any 2-D piece ready to hang, maximum 14" x 14".
Enter the "Tall" category: any piece that can stand alone on the floor that is a minimum of 24" in height and in depth is a maximum of 20",  and width is a maximum of 40"
(Example: sculpture, furniture, large ceramics, metalwork)
$12.50 per entry, everything accepted at delivery will hang; limit 5 pieces per artist.
You may start dropping off work as soon as you like.
 Come with time to fill out forms and labels for your work.
Tues-Sat 11-5
Trillium Arts Centre
319 S. Main St, Travelers Rest
(straight up Poinsett Hwy/276 to Travelers Rest. Trillium is in the first block on your left past the first traffic light in Travelers Rest)
834-2388, info@trilliumartscentre.org or visit www.trilliumartscentre.org.

Auditions for the Greenville County Youth Orchestras
The Greenville County Youth Orchestras is now accepting audition applications for the 2010-2011 season for both its Young Artist Orchestra and the Philharmonic.  To learn about the audition requirements and to complete the application form on-line, go to www.gcyo.net and click on the audition link at the bottom of the Home Page. Auditions will be held by appointment March 5th and March 6th at the Fine Arts Center on the campus of Wade Hampton High School.
The GCYO Young Artist Orchestra is comprised of the finest, most gifted and talented high school aged musicians in the upstate.  They perform three concerts each year at the Peace Center’s Dorothy Gunter Theatre and receive one full honors level credit through the Greenville County School District.  Weekly rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 at the Fine Arts Center.
The Philharmonic is comprised of both middle and high school aged musicians who display exceptional ability.  They perform in three concerts each year. High school age Philharmonic members receive ½ honors level credit.  The Philharmonic rehearse on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30 to 6:00 also at the Fine Arts Center. 
For more information about the Greenville County Youth Orchestras, contact Holly Caprell, Executive Director, GCYO Association Holly.gcyo@gmail.com  Additional information is available at www.gcyo.net.

Emrys Foundation Scholarship and Residency
In 1994, The Emrys Foundation extended its tradition of encouraging women and minorities in the arts by establishing an Emrys Scholarship Fund through the Community Foundation of Greater Greenville.
ALICE CONGER PATTERSON SCHOLARSHIP
The Alice Conger Patterson Scholarship is designed to encourage South Carolina women to pursue continuing education or to develop a creative endeavor in order to enhance a career in the arts or to change career direction. The Alice Conger Patterson Scholarship reflects the goals of The Emrys Foundation, whose mission is to promote excellence in the arts, especially literary, visual, and musical works by women and minorities.

A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN RESIDENCY
A Room of One’s Own Residency is designed to provide the opportunity for women from North and South Carolina to have a solitary week’s retreat at a cabin in Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, to devote time to their creative endeavors. A Room of One’s Own Residency reflects the goals of The Emrys Foundation, whose mission is to promote excellence in the arts, especially literary, visual, and musical works by women and minorities.

Both applications are due on April 18, 2010.
Please mail your application to:
THE EMRYS FOUNDATION
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 8813
Greenville, SC 29604
To request an information packet, send an SASE to The Emrys Foundation, Attention Scholarship Committee, PO Box 8813, Greenville, SC 29604. Please note “Scholarship” on the inquiry.

Artists Invited To Submit Work For The Thirty-First Annual Juried South Carolina Artists Competition
The Pickens County Museum of Art & History’s Thirty-first Annual Juried South Carolina Artists Competition will take place beginning March 30, 2010. This competition is open to all living South Carolina artists, 18 years of age or older, working in any medium. 
Cash and purchase awards exceeding $ 4,000.00 will be presented in this year’s competition. Entries may be shipped or delivered to the museum beginning Monday March 30 and continuing March 31, April 1, 5, 6 & 7 during the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (closed April 2-4) The exhibition resulting from this competition will open with a gala reception and awards ceremony on April 24 and will continue through June 10. Individuals or businesses interested in general or purchase award sponsorship should contact the museum before March 15. The Annual Juried Competition and resulting exhibition is an excellent means for starting, or adding to, your private and corporate art collections while also supporting the Pickens County Museum.
Artists requesting information or an entry prospectus may contact the museum at 307 Johnson Street, Pickens, SC 29671; or call 864-898-5963. An E-Prospectus is also available by e-mail at picmus@co.pickens.sc.us or online at http://www.co.pickens.sc.us/documents/31stProspectus-online%20version.pdf

SALUDA ARTS FESTIVAL
Historic Downtown Saluda, NC
May 15, 2010  10am - 5pm
Application deadline: March 15, 2010
The Saluda Business Association is hosting its seventh annual Saluda Arts Festival in historic downtown Saluda.
The King Pup Radio Show has been booked for the festival.  Prolific songwriters and storytellers, the award-winning duo Phil and Gaye Johnson entertain "Small Town Opry" style with a unique blend of traditional and contemporary country music along with a generous portion of old-time traditions throughout a live recorded radio show.  
The SBA has researched other shows in the region and created a competitive format that will build on quality and variety. They have put together a well-designed event with over $1,400 in awards.  The judges are Bill Ingham, artist and galley owner, Rich Nelson, art teacher and painter, Robert Dunning, faculty member of art department at UNCA.
For more information about the Saluda Arts Festival please contact Susie Welsh at 828-749-3900 or sswelsh@tds.net or Catherine Ross at 828-243-8696.

Anderson Arts Center's 35th Annual Juried Art Show
Accepting entries Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27     10:00am-4:00pm
For more details visit our “Juried Show” page: http://www.andersonarts.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11&Itemid=30
A prospectus will be available online for download by Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the link above.  The printed version will be available at the end of February.  If you would like any additional information or to add your name to our juried show artist mailing list, please email your name and mailing address to staceym@andersonartscenter.org.

Be A Featured Guest Artist at Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville
AGGG wants to remind the arts community about the opportunity to exhibityour artwork at a great location in downtown Greenville.  AGGG hosts monthly guest artists after juried acceptance. The guest artistpays a $200 fee. AGGG takes only a 25% commission on sales for the monthlong show. The premier front and center location in the gallery is dedicatedto the guest artist¹s show. The artist is responsible to provide thereception and a post card mailing. AGGG provides staff for the reception sothat the artist is free to mingle with visitors. Press releases, extensivee-invites, posters, and signs are also provided by AGGG.  For more information on this program or any other opportunities offered bythe gallery please contact Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville, 200 N. Main,Greenville, SC 29601, (864) 239-3882;or Cynda LuClaire, (864) 236-1648, cyndaluclaire@yahoo.com

The Cazbah is looking for paintings or drawings of female nudes for decor.
If interested, contact Steven Gardiner at 864-241-9909.  Works 3' x 4' and larger, would show for 3 to 6 months with no fees charged.

Vertical World Casting Call
Dancers & Performance Artists needed for the Vertical World Production, 2010.
Vertical World is an Avant Garde, audio-visual performance art piece incorporating elements of dance & theater as well as film & other visual & auditory arts. We seek Dancers and/or Performance Artists to join the cast, 'Free Flowing Objects,' to premier in various Galleries & Performance Centers throughout the Upstate in 2010. Must be 18+. To learn more about the Vertical World Production, please visit our website at BrainDamageProductions.com.
If interested, please contact:
Victoria Ferrer
Executive Art Director
Brain Damage Productions
brain_damage.bookings@yahoo.com
864-408-9287 (2PM-9PM)

Always wanted to run away with the Circus...?  We're HERE.  Come play...!  The Inner Cirkus wants YOU! In need of a practice space 1 or 2 nights a week for 3-4 hours. What we need is a large open room (2000-6000 sq ft) with high ceilings (13' or better works best!) (Oh, & preferably heat!) such as a loft or warehouse space. It does not have to be clean, neat or nice. Filth is fine!  We are hoping to find someone who wants to support the future of variety arts in Greenville and is willing to donate the space for those few hours, but we can pay a rental fee if necessary. I/we are willing, skilled and able to fix up or renovate any space offered. The types of skills we'll be practicing: Hula Hooping, Stilt-walking, Juggling, Tightrope / Slackrope, Aerial performance (trapeze, silks, lyra), Clowning, Sideshow skills, etc. Our troupe is called The Inner Cirkus and we have insurance which covers what we do  you have any space, info, or connections, please email teleshiva@gmail.com

Artist Exhibit Opportunity at O-Cha
O-Cha does not have the wonderful wall space to fill with local artists' work like they used to...but they have one spot that they would love to feature YOUR work! If interested, call 864-283-6702 to discuss your work and availability.

 Space available E. Stone Avenue to display sculpture(s).   The property is in the final stages of renovation with a green space of roughly 50' x 50'.  With the right sculpture it would be possible to landscape around the piece to better showcase it. The landscaping, seal coating/stripe the parking lot and the final coat of paint on the building are in the process. If interested, contact Eric Tuscan at 991-9018.