[DAC] FW: Opportunities for Writers, Info for Creative Businesses, Call to Artists

[Joyce Linehan]

Screenwriters
For the seventeenth year in a row, Disney/ABC is continuing to search
for and discover creative talent amongst people of color.

> To their credit Disney/ABC is seeking to employ culturally and
> ethnically diverse writers. They are looking for up to fifteen writers
> to work full-time developing their craft at The Walt Disney Studios and
> ABC Entertainment.
>
> They will be offering Fellowships in the feature film and television
> areas through The Walt Disney Studios and ABC Entertainment,
> respectively. No previous experience is necessary; however, writing
> samples are required. Fellows will each be provided a salary of $50,000
> for a one-year period tentatively scheduled to begin in February 2007.
>
> This Program is open to all writers. Members with Writers Guild of
> America (WGA) credits are also eligible for this Program.
>
> The Application Period for the program is from May 1, 2006 until June
> 23, 2006.
>
> For more information, visit their website at:
>
> [ http://www.abctalentdevelopment.com/html/writing_fellowship_mainpage.htm
> ]http://www.abctalentdevelopment.com/html/writing_fellowship_mainpage.htm
For Creative Busienses in Boston
 
Create Boston:   <BLOCKED::http://www.createboston.com/>
www.createboston.com:  If you haven't checked out the Create Boston website
yet, don't miss the new programs offered by the Boston Redevelopment
Authority for creative businesses. 
 
 
Call to Artists
 
Exhibit Galleries at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse
 
Seeking local artists and arts organizations to exhibit in the three John
Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse galleries for the 2006- 2007
exhibition season.  The Grand Lobby Entrance Gallery consists of four 8' x
8' double sided stationary panels for hanging, the Atrium Brick Wall
consists of a 60'.5" hanging track, situated 12' from the floor.  Finally,
the Harbor Park gallery consists of two 18' hanging tracks, situated at
7'.5" high.   Each unique space is open to the public and extremely visible.
 
Scope
The overall exhibition should incorporate historical themes tying the
exhibit to the local community.  Themes surrounding Boston history, New
England traditions, maritime or judicial history will be given preference.
The overall concept may be organized aesthetics or techniques or have
social, cultural, historical or intellectual concepts behind it.  An
educational component is highly encourage as part of your overall proposal. 
 
Selection Process
All artists are eligible to participate regardless of race, gender, belief,
national origin, sexual orientation or physical disabilities.  
 
Each artist will submit the following information for consideration:
            Artists' Resume
            Building Application
            Letter of intent - overview of art exhibition concept
            Sample pieces (copies of slides or photographs)
 
All exhibits and displays will be reviewed and approved by the Court &
Community Program Exhibition Committee.  
 
Deliver or Mail Completed Applications to:
            Kelly Drew
            Court & Community Program Manager
            John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse         
            One Courthouse Way, Suite 1420
            Boston, MA  02210
            617-261-2440
            drewk at urbanretail.com
Candelaria Silva-Collins
Director, ACT Roxbury & Roxbury Film Festival
 
Thanks to your support - we met the challenge from the Herman & Frieda
Miller Foundation.  Plan to attend the 8th Annual Roxbury Film Festival:
Films Celebrating People of Color - JULY 26-30, 2006
(www.roxburyfilmfestival.org).
Madison Park Development Corporation - A catalyst for Roxbury's Renaissance,
celebrating our 40th anniversary and building the future.
 
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