UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2023 Catapult Fund small business training program. The 2023 Catapult Fund features two categories: one focused on entrepreneurs in the beauty, fashion, and jewelry industries, and another for culinary arts. This program is a partnership between the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and Capital One Bank and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center Greater New Orleans and River Region. The purpose of the Catapult Fund is to encourage innovation and sustainability for entrepreneurs in cultural industries through training and investment. As an education and funding program for entrepreneurs in the arts, the Catapult Fund provides intensive training in best practices for business, along with access to grant funding. To be eligible for the beauty, fashion, and jewelry category, applicants must have small Louisiana-based businesses in the beauty, fashion, and jewelry industries. These may include: clothing, cosmetics, soaps, hair products, and more. To be eligible for the culinary arts category, applicants must have small Louisiana-based businesses in the culinary arts. These may include: chefs, restaurant owners, caterers, food truck operators, food market vendors, food product manufacturers, cooking schools, and others. For a full list of program guidelines, requirements, deadlines, a class schedule, and more, please visit thecatapultfund.com Additional help with online applications is available from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, call (504) 558-6100 or email programs@jazzandheritage.org

Accelerator Awards are open to Creative Youth Development (CYD) music organizations seeking to influence youth-serving systems so all young people have access to learning, creating, and performing experiences that empower them to thrive. Multi-year awards of $500,000 each will be awarded in January 2024. By applying for the Accelerator Awards, organizations are also eligible or funding ranging from $15,000 to $75,000. Upcoming Event: 2024 Accelerator Awards Application: Information Session II! Learn about the 2024 Accelerator Awards application process. Ask questions during the Q&A. Thursday, May 18, 11 a.m. CST To learn more about the 2024 Accelerator Awards, visit https://www.thelewisprize.org/apply

The current round of the Asphalt Art Initiative grant application is open to all cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The deadline to apply is June 12, 2023. The program will award up to 20 cities grants of up to $25,000 each, as well as on-call technical assistance from the tactical urbanism firm Street Plans. Winning cities are expected to be announced in fall 2023 for projects installing during calendar year 2024. Please refer to our currently funded Projects as well as the Bloomberg Associates Asphalt Art Guide to gather inspiration from successful asphalt art projects in cities around the world. The Guide includes detailed guidance and best practices for implementing similar projects, with cost- and time-saving advice on every step of the project, from site selection to implementation and maintenance. Eligible Applicants This grant program is open to all cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Each city may only submit one application; multiple applications from one city will not be considered. Please contact arts@bloomberg.org with questions about eligibility and visit Submittable for technical support. The Project Team may include various collaborative partners, such as city government agencies, nonprofit community or arts organizations, and/or individual artists or consultants. The Project Team must include a Lead City Agency, which is the primary government agency with oversight of the project (e.g., Department of Transportation, Cultural Affairs, or other appropriate agency). If the Lead City Agency is not the government agency with jurisdiction over city streets, then that agency must be a part of the Project Team. If selected, the Lead City Agency will be required to select a fiscal sponsor to receive the funds directly. The fiscal sponsor should be a charitable organizations that is a 501(c)3 Public Charity (or an equivalent entity in Canada or Mexico). In addition, each application must identify which entity or individual is responsible for project management (day-to-day coordination and implementation) and which is responsible for artistic direction (selection of artist/design, etc.). We understand that each Project Team is unique, so please do your best to represent the makeup of your team. Eligible Projects Site Each application must have a site identified for the proposed asphalt art project (or sites, if multiple are feasible within the budget). Eligible sites should be on or adjacent to active roadways, and may include crosswalks, intersections, vehicle/parking lanes, pedestrian plazas, sidewalks, or highway underpasses. Sites should have the potential for active pedestrian usage, so that the artwork can have maximum impact. Sites may be located in and managed by one or multiple jurisdictions (city, state or county, public utility, regional transit authority, etc.) but must be largely or completely on public property and be fully open to the public. See page 71 in the Asphalt Art Guide for considerations when selecting a site. Duration Proposed projects may be temporary (e.g., a single artwork application with plans to eventually remove faded paint) or they may be longer term with plans for repair/reapplication or a planned/proposed capital construction. All proposals must include an appropriate plan for maintenance of the artwork for the duration of its installation, as well as a plan for repair, removal, or replacement when the artwork begins to age. Goals & Metrics A critical component of the Asphalt Art Initiative is to identify priority goals for each project and to make a plan for collecting metrics to determine how successful the project is at meeting those goals. Improving road safety, especially for pedestrians and cyclists, must be a component of all proposals. Goals and metrics may differ from project to project, but proposals with clear safety-related goals will be prioritized. See our List of Common Metrics for reference. Budget Each application must include a proposed budget outlining how the grant will be expended. Competitive proposals will include in-kind support from the municipality, particularly from the engineering or transportation department (e.g., permitting, repaving, engineering drawings, signs and markings, planters or traffic barriers, traffic control during installation, and/or maintenance). Proposals may also make use of additional funding or in-kind support from outside sources, if applicable. Content Funded projects cannot include obscenity, hate speech, political messages, religious content, commercial advertisements, or depict illegal activity. Selection Criteria Competitive proposals must clearly demonstrate: Impact The project addresses a relevant and meaningful challenge faced by the identified site, the surrounding neighborhood, or the city (e.g., traffic safety, underutilized public space, neighborhood blight, etc.), with a particular emphasis on road safety for pedestrians and/or cyclists. The characteristics of the chosen site (e.g. physical layout, traffic or pedestrian volume, neighborhood context) are such that an intervention of this nature has a high likelihood of success. The proposed intervention is consistent with the project’s stated goal(s) and has appropriate metrics to determine success. The proposed project clearly benefits the local community and engages residents/stakeholders in its planning, development, and/or execution. Viability The project team and partners have the necessary authority and expertise to oversee a project of this nature. The project has demonstrated support from city and community stakeholders, through existing partnerships or a thoughtful outreach/engagement plan. The proposed budget, timeline, and maintenance plan are realistic and demonstrate notable in-kind city support. Quality & Visual Interest The process for artist selection and design development is well-defined and appropriate for the proposed project, and will be overseen by someone with appropriate expertise. If the artist has already been selected, the chosen artist has demonstrated creative skill and the potential to develop a visually compelling design. The surface being painted is in good repair or there is a reasonable plan to repave or otherwise treat it to be receptive to the chosen materials.

The Alabama Writers Forum invites applications for the Executive Director position to be filled in Summer 2023. The Executive Director is responsible for implementing all AWF programs, writing grant applications, fundraising, developing new programs, hiring and maintaining appropriate staff, connecting with and supporting literary arts endeavors around the state, and working with the board of directors to carry out the organization's mission and aims. AWF is seeking a dynamic, visionary leadership with a proven record of arts administration and fundraising, with preference for literary arts administration and knowledge. The Alabama Writers’ Forum was founded in 1993 to honor the state’s distinguished literary heritage and support its ongoing literary culture. Since 1997 it has been located in the state’s capitol, Montgomery, Alabama. AWF programs include Writing Our Stories, a nationally recognized creative writing program for justice-involved youth and general student populations. Its Alabama High School Literary Arts Awards program recognizes young writers and their teachers, and schools. The AWF website provides robust and up-to-date content for literary news, reviews, resources, and events. AWF works with a wide network of state and national partnerships to support, advocate, and promote writers and reading throughout the state. A partnership program of the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the Forum has been funded by national organizations, including the National Endowment for the Arts and LitNet, as well as by state agencies, corporate sponsors, and individual and corporate members. For an overview of the Forum’s programs, visit writersforum.org. The application process is open, and applications will be accepted until June 1, 2023. To apply, send a letter of application and resume/CV to Alabama Writers’ Forum Search Committee, c/o Jay Lamar, writersforum@writersforum.org, or by regular mail to Alabama Writers’ Forum Search Committee, PO Box 4777, Montgomery, AL 36103-4777. For more information, contact Jay Lamar, Associate Director for Programs and Development, jaylamar@writersforum.org. Executive Director Job Responsibilities  Responsible for planning, organization, and direction of the organization’s operations and programs  May develop new initiatives and programs based on interest and opportunity  Prepares accurate and timely reports on activities, funding, and performance  Identifies and applies for external funding; oversees grant management and reporting  Hires, leads and manages office staff, including teaching writers for the Writing Our Stories program  Manages relationships with funding organizations, including State and Federal agencies, corporations, foundations and other donors  Reports to the AWF board of directors Executive Director Qualifications / Skills  Demonstrated leadership and management skills including financial management of substantial budgets  Ability to multi-task and take initiative  Works independently and has strong creative problem-solving skills  Awareness of and experience with regional and national literary arts/arts organizations (NEA, LitNet, SouthArts, for example)  Can collaborate with diverse people and entities Education / Experience Requirements  BA in English, creative writing, journalism, education, arts/nonprofit management or related field, or equivalent experience; MFA or other relevant graduate degree a plus  2-5 years nonprofit management experience  Demonstrated experience in these areas: o executive level project management o membership/volunteer management o social, print, and web media development and management o marketing and communications o successful arts advocacy at the local/state level  Experience with successfully seeking, managing, reporting on grants and other sources of external funding  Experience working with state agencies and other nonprofits Salary: from $60,000. Benefits: paid holidays (13 state holidays, 10 days over the December-January holidays) and personal leave (1 day a month for 12 months). Retirement benefits and health insurance supplemental contribution available. Residency in Montgomery or proximity strongly preferred. Anticipated start date: September 2023.

An International Juried Competition: a virtual show with a virtual reception on Zoom. Juror: Emily Olek is a Curatorial Assistant in the Department of Drawings and Prints at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Currently, Emily is working closely with Samantha Friedman on the upcoming exhibition of Georgia O’Keeffe’s works in series Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time, set to open April of 2023. Before joining MoMA, Emily was the Janet and Craig Duchossois Curatorial Research Assistant in Prints and Drawings at the Art Institute of Chicago, where she worked on projects including Joseph E. Yoakum: What I Saw, Hairy Who? 1966-1969, and Lygia Pape: Tecelares. She also worked on exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. Emily recently completed her M.A. at the University of Illinois at Chicago with a concentration in American works on paper and holds a B.A. in Art History from Loyola University Chicago. Her Master’s Thesis entitled “So-Called ‘Outsiders’: A Case Against the Moniker” won UIC Graduate College’s 2022 Outstanding Thesis Award. Accepted Media: Works made on paper, of paper or about paper: cut paper, folded paper, woven paper, glued paper, drawings, paintings, pastels, printmaking, photographs, paper sculpture, 3D, bound books, collage, mixed media, video, and installation. Eligibility: Artists who use paper as their primary medium, as a substrate, or as the subject of a video. All entries to the Paperworks 2023 competition must be the original work of the artist. Artist will be allowed to submit up to 6 images and/or 2 videos. Submissions must be the original work of the artist. Open Call Begins: March 1, 2023. Deadline for Submission: May 24, 2023. Entry Fee: $35.00 for up to 6 images and/or 2 videos. Artists will be judged on their body of work. Awards and Reception: b.j. spoke gallery will promote the virtual show and display the finalists work on the gallery website (bjspokegallery.org)and social media platforms. The virtual show dates will be July 1 through 31, 2023. Cash prize for First Place is $300, $200 for Second Place and $100 for Third Place. A Zoom Reception and Awards Presentation will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 (7pm EST), for artists, their guests and the public, at which time the award winners will be announced. Notification: Finalists will be notified by June 7, 2023. Promotion: If selected as a finalist, images of your art, your name, voice, video, artist’s statement and/or bio will be used on the gallery website social media, print and any other publicity used to promote the show. Size Limitations: There are no size limitations. Note: Entering the competition implies your consent for b.j.spoke gallery to use your name, artist statement and images of your work in all advertising and publicity for PAPERWORKS 2023, including but not limited to: print, video, online, bjspokegallery.org website and social media. Submissions: through the Call for Entry (CaFÉ) website, http://www.callforentry.org. To apply, you must become a member of their organization (it’s free). The sign-up address is https://artist.callforentry.org/register.php. Find our call: The PAPERWORKS 2023 call can be found on the CaFÉ home page by selecting: VIEW ALL CALLS, and then searching for PAPERWORKS 2023. Or, you can go directly to the call with this link: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11555.