Performing Arts

Summer Youth Theatre Has Special Creative Needs
The directors and designers of The Off Broadway Troupers’ summer productions need people who are creative with a glue gun to help make costume items for all the changes.  A few seamstresses will be helpful, too. There are some props, such as a “bathtub” on wheels for the Who character, JoJo, and a “field of pink clover” for Horton of course which have to be created. The original set concepts have been designed by two mid-school Troupers, Justus Fletcher and Scott Sanders. “We hope to have kids from 6-18 not only audition for the shows, but also volunteer to help with the props and set and costume pieces. If you have a creative bent and would like to help, please leave a message at The Playmaker, 918-786-8950 in Grove or email with your interests and talents at 1groveplaymakers@sbcglobal.net

Oklahoma Folklife Center Search
The Oklahoma Folklife Center and Oklahoma History Center want to know more Oklahoma folklife demonstrator and performers by cultural categories such as Latino, Native American, Celtic, western heritage, Afro Centric, European, Middle Eastern, Indian SubContinent, frontier and pioneer traditions and more; and by storytelling and other oral traditions.

The would also like to learn more of children’s games from traditions and Oklahoma folklife events.

In addition they are looking for Oklahoma fine crafts such as lutherie (musical instrument making), tinsmithing, blacksmithing, some jewelry making, wood workers of special merit, pottery, etc.

If you have anything you would like to submit, please contact Rodger Harris at RHarris@okhistory.org.

Arts Management Internships
A variety of arts management internships are available to students enrolled in higher education as well adults interested in acquiring work experience to enter the arts management field.  Students majoring in arts administration, business, communications, graphic design, marketing, the performing arts, public relations, or web design would
all be well suited to apply for one of several internship opportunities at PMI.

Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, PMI provides a unique set of services to artists, arts organizations, and institutions of higher education throughout the United States and
on a world-wide basis.  As an artist’s management agency, PMI represents a diverse collection of quality artists in music, theatre, and dance.  For arts organizations, PMI provides a variety of services ranging from programming an entire series according to a presenter's specifications to support with grant writing, marketing, website
development, and organizational development needs.  For higher education,
in addition to all of the services available to arts organizations, PMI provides
numerous services in support of globalization efforts.

For an application form or additional information concerning internships at PMI,
please E-mail us at info@pmiarts.com or call (918) 245-2982

Original Children's Plays Wanted
Sapulpa Community Theatre is soliciting originals plays for children. Submit to the theatre 124 S Water St, Sapulpa, 74066.  For more information, call 918-227-2169  or email stheatre@sbcglobal.net. The website is http://www.sapulpacommunitytheatre.com


Oklahoma Is Creative
Creative Oklahoma has a brand new initiative that recognizes creativity in our state! It is our Great Inspirations recognition program. We want YOU to submit project ideas and let us know about all of the creative happenings going on in every corner of our state! Your submission will be taken to Creative Oklahoma leadership for approval and recognition, and then publicized throughout the state and posted on our website.

Bring your innovative ideas and log on to www.stateofcreativity.com , click on the Programs tab and then Great Inspirations Guidelines (in the box on the right hand side of the page) to download an application. Oklahoma IS creative…fill out an application and tell us about it!

Heartland Plays, Inc. Seeking Submissions!
Playwright Submissions requested by Heartland Plays, Inc., a publishing company of plays and drama products coming online in 2009 marketing to Community, Children’s, Educational and Small Professional Theatres.
 
E-mail submissions to playsnow@heartlandplays.com or mail manuscripts with $20 reading fee for full-length play/ $10 per one act to Rebecca Ryland, Literary Manager, Heartland Plays, Inc., 88 Howard Beer Rd., Clancy, Mt 59634.   Manuscripts with reading fee guaranteed full professional reading with written critique response within 90 days.  Manuscripts must include envelope and postage for return.  Musicals will be considered if include vocal/piano score and accompaniment CD.  We cannot guarantee a full reading for E-mail submissions and will only respond if we are interested in publishing the material.  Our playwrights receive 50% of royalties.

NEA American Masterpieces Grants Now Available
http://www.arts.gov/national/masterpieces/index.html
Guidelines for American Masterpieces grants for Chamber Music, Presenting and Visual Arts Touring are now available. American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius is a major initiative to acquaint Americans with the best of their cultural and artistic legacy. Through American Masterpieces, the National Endowment for the Arts will sponsor performances, exhibitions, tours, and educational programs across all art forms that will reach large and small communities in all 50 states.

The Fund for U.S. Artists at International Festivals & Exhibitions
Annual Deadlines are January 16, May 2, and September 5.
The Fund for U.S. Artists at International Festivals and Exhibitions (The Fund) is a public-private partnership established to help ensure that the excellence, diversity, and vitality of the arts in the United States are represented at international festivals and exhibitions. The Fund is supported by two federal agencies, the National Endowment for the Arts and the U.S. Department of State, and by two foundations, The Pew Charitable Trusts and The Rockefeller Foundation. It is administered by Arts International (AI), a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting and supporting global connection and interchange in the arts. The Fund mades grants to individual performing artists and to organizations that have been invited to participate in international festivals outside the United States. The Fund also helps support the creative and professional development of U.S. artists through the presentation of their work at significant international festivals worldwide.

Applications forms are available on Arts International's website at: www.artsinternational.org.

For more information contact: The Fund for U.S. Artists at International Festivals and Exhibitions, Arts International, 251 Park Avenue South, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10010-7302, Phone: 212.674.9744 or fax 212.674.9092 E-mail: thefund@artsinternational.org