Artists/Designers
Exploded View, a dynamic group of women artists and writers working together to create original performance and exhibitions, is curating a community art show called “PaperJam: A Month-Long Riff on Paper,” to premier at the Great Falls Discovery Center in Turners Falls during the month of September.
Artists living in western Massachusetts are invited to submit artwork on, about or related to paper, its personal or local significance or their creative interpretation thereof.
To participate, email up to three JPEG images, with a brief description of each, including the title, dimensions and materials, along with your name, address and phone number, to explodedviewma@gmail.com by Aug. 22. The drop-off date for accepted work will be Sept. 1, with a reception on Sept. 9. Participants who are able to donate $5 to help with reception costs may do so at drop-off time, but there are no submission fees.
The Shelburne Arts Co-opinvites inquiries from local artists who are interested in submitting work for jury as potential working members. All art and craft media are considered.
Submissions will be considered until Nov. 30. Visit www.shelburneartscoop.com for submission procedures and details.
For more information, contact Flo Rosenstock by phone at 413-256-1840, by email at sac01370@gmail.com or visit the Shelburne Arts Co-op at 26 Bridge St. in Shelburne Falls.
Musicians
Valley Jazz Voices is holding an open rehearsal for singers interested in participating in the group’s fall season. The rehearsal will be held Thursday, Sept. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St. in Northampton.
Under the direction of Jeff Olmsted, Valley Jazz Voices sings a dynamic mix of jazz standards, contemporary arrangements and Brazilian jazz. Singers of all ages, levels and backgrounds are welcome. No reading or auditions are required, although familiarity with singing in an ensemble is helpful. There are opportunities for solos and small group ensembles.
Valley Jazz Voices rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Senior Center from Sept. 6 to Dec. 27. The group performs four to five times a season at various locations in western Massachusetts accompanied by a professional jazz trio, including at First Night in Northampton on Dec. 31.
The fee to join is a sliding scale of $180 to $220, and $50 for students. A reduced fee is negotiable if the cost is prohibitive. For more information, email
valleyjazzvoices@gmail.com.
Sept. 6 will be an open rehearsal with no commitment required. Sign up to attend at bit.ly/2P0ksPY.
Scripts
The Actors Theatre Playhouse of West Chesterfield, N.H., and Brattleboro, Vt., is accepting 10-minute play submissions for its Ten Minute Play Festival in June of 2019.
Ten-minute plays should include only one scene, have minimal scenic requirements, not exceed 10 to 12 pages in length and have two to six characters. Each contributor may submit up to two plays. Plays that have been produced previously are welcome, provided there are no encumbrances on them.
Scripts will be accepted through email at tenplays19@gmail.com until Sept. 30. Eight to 10 winners and alternates will be announced to all participants by early December.
No monetary prizes are awarded. Winners receive production of their play in the festival and multiple complimentary tickets.
Proposals
Eggtooth Productions is seeking proposals from artists for its 2019 Radical Interconnectedness Festival.
The production company invites stories that engage issues of race, age, gender, religion, economic class and other aspects of cultural identity that have been suppressed. A wide range of artistic expression will be considered such as music, dance, theatrical, visual, immersive and installation.
Commission is $500. Eggtooth will supply the venue, audience and promotions.
Email proposals to lmciner@gmail.com by Oct. 31.
Participants
Footlights at the Falls is looking for help with its set and sound for the September production of “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder. Ushers will also be needed.
Performances will be held Sept. 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22 at Shelburne’s Memorial Hall. For more information, contact producer Jackie Walsh at 413-625-9413.
Vendors
The Bernardston Kiwanis Club is seeking artists, craftspeople and specialty food purveyors for its two-day Scarecrow in the Park event on Oct. 20 and 21.
The booth fee for the two-day weekend is $45 per 10-by-10-foot space and $70 for a 10-by-20-foot space. It is expected that artists will commit to the whole weekend, however, a limited number of single-day applications will be accepted at the full weekend price.
To receive an application for booth space in a Word or PDF format, or if you have questions, email scarecrowinthepark@gmail.com. Details are also available on the Scarecrow in the Park Facebook page.
