Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, in Dowell (Solomons), Maryland has three CALL for ENTRY deadlines in March.  

We invite artists to review these three opportunities and consider applying ( CALL for ENTRIES page).  Each opportunity is unique – the magical fun of the fairy houses, the Chesapeake Bay-inspired fire hydrant project, and the sublime beauty of Treasured.  For more information, email info@annmariegarden.org, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org. Thank you!

Organist/Pianist to play Sunday Services (10:30am). Position is a transition position and will run from Feb 1, 2012 through the end of May 2012. We do have a very active choir that sings a variety of standard liturgical music. For more information and fee information please call Alicia Cordelle at 301-392-5896 or email aliciacordelle@live.com.

February 25, 2012 ~ Doors Open at 5:00 p.m.  

Little Flower School was founded in 1887 to provide Catholic education to Southern Maryland.  Little Flower School is the oldest Catholic school in Southern Maryland and the second oldest in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.  Little Flower School is one of the best resources within our local community as we provide a safe environment that accepts the uniqueness of each child and provides students with the opportunity to realize their spiritual and academic potential in a diverse and ever changing world.  As we continue to plan for our event, we’re planning on displaying our schools rich history so when visitors walk through our school they will see why we need to keep this school open for our community.  We have so much history here at Little Flower School and we can’t wait to share it will all that attend our benefit auction.  We will have many photographs dating back to the early days and artwork from current students at LFS on display and available for purchase.  In addition to our school’s artwork, we would like to feature local artists in our local community as well.  If you’re interested in making a donation to our school’s auction, please contact Joyce Aud at 301-481-7954 or email at danny.aud@verizon.net.   We would love to feature as many local artists as possible so please consider making a donation.

This year’s auction theme is “Patriot Pride ~ An Historic Evening”.  Our annual benefit auction is our largest fundraising event of the year for our school and we have many exciting opportunities for companies and individuals to join us as sponsors and advertisers.  Last year was the fourth year of our benefit auction at which we were successful in raising over $ 35,000 to support our school.  A good portion of the money raised was through sponsorships pledged and product donations made by businesses in our community.  All of the proceeds from the event will be used to help offset the operating cost of the school and to ensure the future of Little Flower School for years to come.

To be included in the Little Flower School Annual Benefit Auction:  Patriot Pride ~ An Historic Evening 2012 as a sponsor, advertiser, or to donate a piece of local artwork to be auctioned off, we ask for commitments (and artwork) by February 03, 2012.

We’re going to have a great evening with a buffet style dinner provided by Rita B Catering, music provided by FI Sound Productions Bobby Rowand  and a silent auction as well as live auction with Auctioneer Dan Raley.

To purchase event tickets: Please contact Barbara Stirling, 301-994-0404, lfs7@littleflowercatholic.org.  If you have any questions, please contact Joyce Aud, 301-481-7954, danny.aud@verizon.net or call the school at 301-994-0404.

Actors for a historic tv mini series filming in Harpers Ferry, WV through Dec 13, 2011. We need men 6' and under and under 200 lbs! This Friday and Saturday (12/2&3) we need men to play lawyers, reporters, and courtroom spectators. Register at CollectiveCastingGroup.com. at talent application. No acting experience required but helpful. Send any questions to periodextras@gmail.com

CHARLES COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE PARTNERS WITH THOMAS STONE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE FOR STATEWIDE JURIED ART SHOW IN EARLY 2012

The Charles County Arts Alliance is partnering with the Thomas Stone National Historic Site to present its first juried art show.  The exhibit will be held from February - June 2012.  Visual artists throughout Maryland are invited to submit artworks for consideration.  The deadline for submission is January 15, 2012.

The show is entitled, "Habre de Venture:  Dwelling Place of the Arts."  Habre de Venture ("dwelling place in the winds") is the name of the historic plantation owned by Thomas Stone (1743-1787), one of Maryland's four signers of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.  The 322-acre estate is owned and operated by the National Park Service (NPS) and located at 6655 Rose Hill Road in Port Tobacco, Maryland.  Thomas Stone and his wife Margaret are buried at the family cemetery located on the plantation.  The beautiful 18th century home is noted for its unusual tidewater architecture, which includes five separate sections connected in the shape of a graceful arc.  The home was restored by the NPS and is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Charles County Arts Alliance invites Maryland artists to propose artworks for the show.  This is in keeping with the life of Thomas Stone, whose work as an attorney took him across Maryland.  He kept law offices and lived in Port Tobacco, Annapolis, and Frederick, MD.  Therefore, the preferred subject emphasis for artworks is on Maryland landscapes, waterscapes, local architecture, heritage, historic homes, wildlife, nature, etc.  The art show is in keeping with the NPS's new Call for Action, which has a primary theme of "Connecting People to Parks."  The mission of the Thomas Stone historic site is to preserve, protect and promote the legacy of Thomas Stone.

Opening weekend for the show is scheduled for February 4-5, 2012 at the new Visitors Center Gallery at the Thomas Stone National Historic Site.  Public receptions are being planned for Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.  On Saturday, February 4, a formal reception will be held, with an opportunity to meet and greet the Maryland artists whose work will be on display.  In addition, musicians in colonial dress will be presenting special chamber music of the Revolutionary War period.  Representatives of the National Park Service, Charles County Arts Alliance, and local dignitaries will provide opening remarks.  On Sunday, February 5, the reception will be informal.  Complimentary refreshments will be served on both days.  In the case of snow or other inclement weather, the opening receptions will take place on the following weekend, February 11-12, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.

Charles County Arts Alliance President Diane Rausch said,

"We are delighted to be partnering with the Thomas Stone National Historic Site and the National Park Service for the very first time.  We are highlighting the rich history, heritage, and natural environment of Thomas Stone's world in a unique way - not through traditional historical interpretation, but creatively through the arts."

Thomas Stone National Historic Site Superintendent Lucy Lawliss said,

"The purpose of this art show is to enhance our connection with the Charles County community, and with the community of artists who are inspired by the historical and natural beauty of Maryland.  At the park, visitors experience a truly historic place, the home of Thomas Stone, one of the founders of our Nation.  This art exhibit was the inspiration of one of our employees, Ranger Steve Alenskis, a former art teacher, in response to the NPS's Call for Action.  We look forward to hosting future art shows, exhibits, and cultural events at Habre de Venture in cooperation with partners like the Charles County Arts Alliance."

The art show will be juried and due to space limitations, only 25-30 total artworks can be displayed.  Maryland artists are invited to submit a maximum of three (3) artworks electronically (jpg file) to the Arts Alliance at jury@charlescountyarts.org for consideration. The deadline for submission of proposed artwork entries is January 15, 2012.  For more information and juried art show guidelines, visit the Arts Alliance website atwww.charlescountyarts.org, or call 301-392-5900.   

The Hard Bargain Players, Theatre in the Woods is currently closed for the winter. We will re-open in mid-March for the 2012 season. HBP is currently accepting submissions for the 2012 season. Directors interested in submitting a play should email David Thomas, the HBP Artistic Director.  Please provide all submissions no later than January 1, 2012. Even if you do not want to direct at HBP, we would be interested in hearing what you would like to see produced in 2012.  Comments or questions can be sent to David Thomas.

Bella Music School is looking for string/band members to come and participate in its annual participation for Christmas in the Square in Leonardtown.  Rehearsals are as follows: 2-3 on Sundays starting Oct 16, Saturday rehearsals at 5 starting oct 22. The rehearsals will run until the end of the year.   For more specifics or clarification, contact Bella Music School.

Greetings,
My name is Katrina Cropp and I am the Event Coordinator for the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. I am looking to host our first Winter Concert Festival here at our facility, and am looking for artists and vendors that would be available and interested is setting up displays and selling their goods to our guests. In addition to local artist we also have various musicians/ orchestras and wineries from our area coming to do wine tasting along with other various food vendors. I have several confirmed dates for this event (listed below) and I would love to see as many local artisans as possible take part in our concert series. If you could please contact me back expressing your interest and your availability. 

If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact me at the number listed below. I look forward to hearing from you and wish you all the best.

Scheduled Dates:
11/18/11
12/16/11
1/20/12
2/17/12
3/16/12

Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Regards,

Katrina Cropp
Event Coordinator
Southern Maryland Higher Education Center
Phone: (301) 737-2500
Fax: (301) 737-2542

The College of Southern Maryland and ArtLinks are accepting applications through January 13 for the fourth annual Southern Maryland
Piano Competition to be held for high school level pianists April 28 and 29, at the college’s Prince Frederick Campus. The high-level juried
competition is open to any public or private high school student within the region. Application and complete competition rules available at
www.csmd.edu/SoMdPianoCompetition. 301-934-7578 or e-mail stephenj@csmd.edu

Riverside WineFest at Sotterley 2011
October 1 & 2 ~ Noon until 6pm both days

The Riverside WineFest at Sotterley 2011 is our largest event of the year, and we have many exciting opportunities for companies and individuals to join us as sponsors and advertisers for the event. The generous support of many people ensures a successful event, enabling Sotterley to continue significant preservation and educational efforts and keeps Sotterley open to the public – year after year. Not only is this excellent exposure to a large and diverse audience of thousands, but it benefits our important mission of preserving, researching and interpreting the Plantation’s diverse cultures and environments, and to serve as a public education and cultural resource.

To be included in the Riverside WineFest at Sotterley 2011 marketing materials as a sponsor, program advertiser, or both, we ask for commitments (and artwork) by Friday, September 2nd, 2011. For more information, please contact Eileen Miller, Marketing Manager at marketing@sotterley.org or 301-373-2280. 

This is the ninth year of the Riverside WineFest at Sotterley, celebrating the best of Maryland wineries in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark. Combining fun and education, guests come to the place where wine flows freely, music is jamming, kids are making crafts and playing Colonial games, informative demonstrations and exhibits on wine making and tasting are offered, artists are selling, food is scrumptious, and the 1703 Plantation House Mini Tours and the Colonial Revival Garden Tours are FREE.

Interested in connecting with other individuals who have an interest in brainstorming ways to divert items from local landfill and recycling centers so that these items may be reborn into art or used as art supplies for schools, after school programs, camps, and daycare centers. We can work to save the environment while groups such as those mentioned above can save money by making use of free supplies.  Contact Jasmin.

Artists and crafters to display and sell their work at the 2nd Annual Monster Rockfish Festival at Greenwell State Park on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, from 11am - 5pm.  

Information and application available on the Greenwell Foundation website: www.greenwellfoundation.org

Floral designers from across the region are invited to participate in Art Blooms at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, July 29-31, 2011.  Interested designers should review the information provided here and then contact Shahla Butler, Calvert Garden Club, 410-535-6398,  OR Barbara Whited, Calvert Garden Club, 410-586-0601.  Interested designers are asked to contact the Garden Club as soon as possible.  

Casting call for News anchors:   looking for people interested in filling on camera positions for a news program.  Contact Jim Smith.

Do you create cartoon drawings of children at birthday parties?  We've had some inquiries here at Southern Maryland Arts & Culture for "caricature artists."  If you qualify, please contact us and let us know... also register on our site so people can find you... it's FREE!

Calling all creative types! This Saturday April 30th during Celebrate La Plata, at the town hall from 12pm-4pm, we will be having SmART EARTh ARTs Celebration! We will be having free plein air art classes with models, and there will be contests for: Lego art, recycled materials art, song, and poetry, all entries must have an earth or enviro-friendly theme. For more info and to register please check out our Facebook events page, or go to: www.art-smart-studio.com and click on register. Looking forward to celebrating arts and earth with you!

Have you ever thought about becoming an Archaeologist? Here is your opportunity! Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, State Museum of Archaeology, in Calvert County invites you to excavate with museum archaeologists at the site of an 18th-century plantation on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (weather permitting), and to join them in the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory on Tuesdays and Thursdays where time will be spent cleaning the artifacts that have been excavated in order to 'rediscover' what was found.  

You are welcome to participate as often as you'd like, or just stop by to see the latest discoveries!  

If you are interested in participating, contact Ed Chaney at 410-586-8554 or echaney@mdp.state.md.us to reserve a spot.

This year, participants will return to Smith's St. Leonard, an archaeology site overlooking the Patuxent River.  The Smith family residence, a detached kitchen with two fireplaces, a horse stable, and a slave quarter are among the building remains buried there.

The Accokeek Foundation in Maryland is now accepting applications for its 2011 Museum Theater Internship Program. This unique program provides intensive training in Museum Theater, a form of live performance used to educate and engage visitors at museums around the world. Interns will receive training in living history interpretation as they research, develop and present museum theater performances at the National Colonial Farm, an outdoor museum (complete with historic buildings and heritage breed animals) on the Potomac River.

Interns will create and perform two museum theater plays, including an adaptation of “Miss Goody Two Shoes” (to be performed at the National Children’s Museum’s Launch Zone) and a play focused on crime and punishment in Colonial Maryland (to be performed at the Foundation’s Colonial Day event on July 30, 2011).  The internship will run Fridays through Sundays, June 10 to July 31. Hours are generally 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

We are looking for people who have performance experience, a passion for history and an interest in learning more about engaging audiences through museum theater.  Interns will be paid a stipend.

To apply, email a letter of interest outlining qualifications and experience, a resume and a photo to Dr. Lisa Hayes via email to lhayes@accokeek.org.  Auditions will begin in March and continue through mid-April.

Bella Music School is  looking to start a new music and academics class in April for new and returning students ages 4 and up.  The weekly focus will be on various musical concepts, as well as Language Arts and Math work.

Classes start Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 11 a.m.  Contact by email...

Are you looking for a quality, challenging and enriching experience for your teen entering grades 9-12? Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is pleased to announce the Counselor-in-Training program for our summer camps and Schools Out, Art's IN! programs.  CIT's are also invited to participate in many of our special events, including Artsfest, Halloween, Garden In Lights, Sunday FUNdays and more. 

CIT's gain valuable work experience and service learning hours for school while assuming leadership roles, working alongside our talented faculty of artists and arts educators. CIT’s will have the opportunity to learn by assisting the talented artists that lead the programs. CIT’s participate in all class activities, and even design their own games and art activities during the lunchtime break. There is no fee to participate in the CIT program, as CIT’s you are regarded as an important member of the staff.

At Annmarie, we believe strongly that children learn from interaction with everyone, teachers and peers, fellow CIT’s and camp counselors. Annmarie welcomes teens to develop their leadership skills by joining our Counselor-In Training Program. Annmarie accepts CIT applications year-round and has limited spaces available.

Teens interested in participating in the CIT program must complete an application. Applications can be downloaded atwww.annmariegarden.org  or contact programs@annmariegarden.org Apply early!

Actors! Be a Mad Scientist! Mad Science of Southern MD, Southern MD's leading children's science enrichment company is seeking experienced actors to perform Spectacular Science Shows for school age children in schools, community centers, buisinesses, homes and other learning centers. Full time/part time opprotunities. Performers are compensated per performance. Contact us at john@madscienceofsmd.com or call 410-586-3606. check us out at www.madscience.org/southernmd.

Celebrate La Plata is Saturday, April 30th from 12 noon to 4PM. Family fun with games and activities, music, entertainment, food, and more. Arts and crafts vendors welcomed!

Application form online at http://www.townoflaplata.org/index.asp?&SEC={D763E969-7A24-434C-AC1D-C4500B9AE7C2}
or contact MKeeth@TownofLaPlata.org

Every day, Monday through Friday, you will receive in your email a five-minute selection from a chapter book. By the end of the week, you'll have read 2-3 chapters.  Sign-up and start reading!

Vendors for the Wedding Show at Greenwell on March 20, 2011 from 11am - 4pm.
If your work is something that would appeal to brides, consider being a vendor. Information is available at www.greenwellfoundation.org

The House of Dance is seeking trained instructors who would be willing to be a participant in a local cable channel reality TV show. There is no salary, but a tremendous opportunity to enhance your professional resume. Would be required to train 2 days per week with non-professional dancer and be available every other Friday between 2 and 5 PM for taping.  Contact Donna...

The Southern Maryland Concert Band is seeking instrumentalists for this season, especially clarinetists and percussionists, but all band instruments are welcome.  See SMCB page on this website for contact info.

January 20, 2011, Solomons, Maryland, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center announces the following call for entries for the following national juried exhibitions to be held at Annmarie, Solomons, Maryland in the coming year. 
 
About Face: Stories in Portraits
Entry deadline:  March 1, 2011 --Exhibition Dates:  April 15, 2011 – Sept. 18, 2011
Download prospectus:  www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/calls
Information:  exhibits@chesapeake.net
Exhibition Juror: Carolyn Egeli, http://www.artistccegeli.com/
 
            This exhibit explores the artist as storyteller. Eligibility is for all media; must be 18 or older and working in the US
 The jury seeks portraits that tell a compelling story in a visually interesting way.  Though we all have a story to tell, what is gained or lost when we are rendered through an artist’s point of view?  All media welcome; small to large-scale installations; new media encouraged.  Deadline to apply is March 1, 2011. 


Supersize: Bigger is Better?
Deadline to apply:  March 31, 2011 --Exhibition Dates: June 10 – August 21, 2011
Download prospectus:  www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/calls
Information:  exhibits@chesapeake.net
Exhibition Jurors:
Nancy Davis, Curator, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
James F. Langley, Curator of Exhibitions, Calvert Marine Museum  

           What fuels our fascination with obscene quantities and obsessive amounts?  The jury seeks work that tackles the absurdity of art and life on a grand-scale. From humorous depictions to critical commentary, we seek works that address these issues through their scale, proportion, and witty approach.  Open to all media; new media & installations encouraged; indoor & outdoor works; cash awards.  Deadline to apply:  March 31, 2011.  
 
Solomons Paint the Town – A Plein Air Festival –
Entry Deadline: April 1, 2011 – Exhibition Dates May 12-14, 2011
Download prospectus: www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/calls
Information: director@annmarigarden.org
Festival Judge –Steven Cushner, Adjunct Faculty, Corcoran School of Art
 
           Solomons Pain the Town gives Plein Air artists the opportunity to enjoy and share their art form and creativity with the public. Visitors of all ages are invited to observe the artist from first brush stroke to the final flourish. They will also compete for prizes with their works created during the first three days of the festival. Deadline to apply: April 1, 2011. 
 
           Admission to Annmarie Garden is $3 for adults; $2 for seniors; $2 for children ages 5-11; children under 4 are Free. AMG Members are always FREE. Hours for the Arts Center Daily, 10:00am- 5:00pm. Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park is open Daily 9:00am- 5:00pm.
 
          Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center is a sculpture park and arts center conveniently located just off Route 2-4 on Dowell Road in Solomons, Maryland. Solomons is just 1 ¼ hour drive from the Washington, DC beltway. Annmarie Garden is a Smithsonian Affiliate with works on loan from the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden as well as the National Gallery of Art. www.annmariegarden.org

 Taste N Books has been moved to May 7 2011.

Looking for above mentioned groups to participate. Fees will be announced. Vendors are welcome and caterers are encouraged to contact Sandra

Check back often as updates will be posted.

We are a specialty strings school in the heart of Lexington Park, dedicated to bringing parents the best products, and service to support all your musical needs!  We are in open enrollment for our 2010 -2011 School Year!

Musical instruction is provided in the following areas:  Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Electric Bass, & Voice.

We are accepting applicants ages 4 through adult for our upcoming Fall Semester! Piano and Violin group classes for children 4 and up, as well as a youth orchestra program are offered at our school.

We offer flexible scheduling, the best hand crafted stringed instruments for rentals, professional luthier repairs, quality instruction, and much, much more!

For more information, please visit us online at Bellamusicschool.com or call us at 301-862-0050 any time.

Looking for a graffiti artist to paint a child's bedroom.  Contact by email...

Kenn Taylor is in search of vocal students.
Lessons are held on Tuesdays and Fridays. The cost is $25 for a half hour lesson or $50 for a full hour.

Lessons are located at:
3195 Old Washington Rd
Suite 110
Waldorf, MD 20602

Contact Kenn at:
240.988.2232
301.787.0171

kenntaylorrox@gmail.com
www.kenntaylorrox.com

Ever wished you could talk to someone who is a practicing artist to learn something besides just theory?  Tammy Vitale has been an artist for 10 years and offers coaching to artists at all levels looking to thrive instead of thrive.  Learn more here: http://tammyvitale.com/workshopsretreats/coaching-for-women-in-the-21st-century/

Free!  Artists Survey Report - ever wonder what other artists think about art marketing?  Here's a report based on almost 200 respondents.  I was surprised to find that the biggest concern of artists is pricing - see what other artists have to say:  http://tammyvitale.com/workshopsretreats/heres-your-artist-survey-report/

How to make a Spirit Doll - lots and lots of pictures in the directions, some inspirational quotes, and supplies you can scrounge up on your own (kits available if you want, but making your own is much more fun!)
http://tammyvitale.com/workshopsretreats/how-to-make-a-spirit-doll/

How-to Make wire and resin focals for your jewelry:  lots (LOTS!) of pictures, and listing of local suppliers for what you may not have on hand.
http://tammyvitale.com/workshopsretreats/how-to-make-wireresin-focals/

You were wild once.  Don't let them tame you!  Isadora Duncan

Lost your Wylde?  Subscribe (free!) to daily inspirational quotes to help you find it again.

http://www.WyldeWomensWisdom.com

Sell Your Art, Keep Your Soul: Affordable, easy to use, individually paced modules that help you learn how and where to sell your art, honor yourself and make money!  Find out how to stop striving and start thriving.  Http://www.SellYourArtKeepYourSoul.com

Do you feel strongly about the arts in your community?  If so, don't let your voice go unheard. 

Maryland Citizens for the Arts, Inc. (MCA) is a statewide arts advocacy organization, founded in 1977 to represent all Maryland artists and arts organizations of all disciplines. MCA's principal mission is to:
 
          promote adequate funding for the Maryland State Arts Council,

         to advocate for the arts at the state and federal levels,

         and to increase public recognition and support of the arts in Maryland.

MCA’s advocacy services fall within two categories:

         educating (lobbying) state lawmakers about the arts

         and informing Maryland citizens about how they can support public arts funding. 

Visit www.mdarts.org for more information. 

And to make it easy on yourself:  join MCA's email list at: http://capwiz.com/artsusa/md/mlm/signup/ . 

The Newtowne Players is looking for volunteers for all roles within production and front of house. There are also opportunities for set construction and theater clean-up work calls. Please email Steve Bayles at ntpmembership@gmail.com for more information.

Rental instruments, band books and accessories are now available through a Home Delivery Program for the 2010-2011 school year.
 
Beginning August 1st, a family can call The Garrett Music Academy, reserve an instrument, band book and/or accessories, make payment via credit card by phone or prepare a check for COD, and expect delivery within 24 hours!
 
Owings Office:  410-286-5505
garrettmusicacademy@yahoo.com 

Roger S. Conrad needs someone to design his business card idea.  "It will be difficult," he says.  Email  him if interested...