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The Lunch Box Gallery
310 NW 24th St.
Miami, FL 33127

The Lunch Box Gallery, in collaboration with iPhoneographer Jaime Ferreyros, is pleased to announce the call for submissions for its new show “iPhoneography: Updated Visual Dialogs”. The exhibit will be displayed from March 10th to April 7th, 2012.

For the show, The Lunch Box Gallery is aiming to explore the social phenomenon of iPhoneography as a personal tool globally used to generate visual content, be shared and therefore, communicate. Here, the images many times meticulously conceived, some others more intuitively taken – yet all intentionally post-produced – are intended as mirrors of the user’s everyday life; a visual diary of the individual that can become an open book to their interests, curiosities, ideas, intimacy or even artistic take.

As an enabler for creative communication, iPhoneography has become a new medium for massive dialog, where images taken and edited with the iPhone are openly shared, sometimes instantly and some other times preceded by a complex creative process; regardless, is undeniable that all of these images project a part of the user’s self.
The exhibition “iPhoneography: Updated Visual Dialogs” as a whole will be an integral, heterogeneous and diverse expression of that avalanche of pixels that are being registered and shared in modern times; yet, in this immensity, every picture in the show becomes a window, a glimpse of the iPhoneographer’s vision, sensitivity and everyday life.

“iPhoneography: Updated Visual Dialogs” is inspired by Chase Jarvis famous quote “The Best Camera is the One That’s With You” ™. Prove it!

Eligibility and Restrictions:
These are the general guidelines for the show:

- The call for entries is open to all iPhoneographers, both professionals and amateurs, emerging and established, national and international over 18 years of age.
– Pictures must be taken and edited on the iPhone (not on any other device).
– iPhoneographers can send from 1 to 3 images per submission. You can apply more than once.
– All iPhoneographers will be automatically accepted to be featured in the gallery, joining this collective representation of the massive use of the medium; yet, at least 1 out of 3 photographs by every iPhoneographer will be printed and shown.

Theme:
Open. Send us your best shots! We are open to previous or new works, and they can be observational, conceptual, abstract, figurative, documentary, artistic, curious, sensorial, spontaneous or deeply-thought. Some examples, just to mention some topics, may include: still life, urban experiences, moments, landscapes, portraits, shapes, architecture, people, objects, actions, textures, etc. Yet, we will not accept family photography (meaning the typical “Say cheese!” image), pets photography or self-portraits (unless it’s truly something unique). Be creative! Show us what this imaginative and innovative outlet is all about.

Entry Fees:
A non-refundable entry fee of $15.00 is required for submitting up to 3 JPGs. You can submit more than once. Payment should be solely made via PayPal.

For the full Guidelines, please visit www.thelunchboxgallery.com, and then click on “Call for Entries” tab.
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Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places- Arcola Lakes Head Start Center
Click here to apply and for more information.

REQUIREMENTS: Images: 10
Project: Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places (APP) / Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) / Internal Services Department (ISD)
Estimated Art Budget: $70,000
Location: 770 NW 83rd Street, Arcola Lakes, FL
Deadline: February 10, 2012

Eligibility: Open Call to Professional Artists residing in the Miami-Dade County. Applications from architects, landscape architects or other design professionals will not be considered unless included as part of an artist-led team.

The Miami-Dade County Internal Services Department (ISD), Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) and Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs through its Art in Public Places Program request qualifications from professional artists to create a site specific installation for the Arcola Lakes Head Start Center. The selected artist will develop an innovative project that merges the public art component with LEED Innovation in Design educational credits.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Internal Services Department
Arcola Lakes Head Start Center
770 NW 83rd Street, Arcola Lakes, FL
The CAHSD Head Start/Early Head Start provides comprehensive child-development services for low-income children and families. The program is open to children from new born through age 5 and provides care and instruction in a classroom setting. The new 16,350 square-foot center will serve 120 preschoolers and employ about 12 teachers and teacher assistants. Modeled after other Head Start facilities, the center will have six classrooms, a conference room, a multi-purpose room, a parent room, offices, a clinic and a kitchen. A light-harvesting atrium will double as an educational rotunda, and programs at the new center will be offered at no cost.

The CAHSD Arcola Head Start building is currently registered for achieving Silver LEED certification with the US Green Building Council. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized green building certification system providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.

Some environmental and sustainable achievements include sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality and innovation in design. Artists may download the Environmental and Sustainable Achievements Fact Sheet for the CAHSD Arcola Head Start Facility by clicking the “View Site Details” tab above.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC ART
As part of its LEED initiative, the CAHSD Arcola Head Start will incorporate a “green” building education program to educate students, employees and visitors to the Head Start Facility about the benefits of the building and green building in general. This project presents a unique opportunity for an artist to design the “green” educational components, which will not only contribute to LEED certification points, but will add artistic dimension to throughout the facility. Artists will be challenged to create an artwork that will challenge children (ages pre-K) to think holistically and critically about green building, global environment and creating a sustainable future. The work should empower children to take small steps that can have a big collective impact on our environment, as well as reference “green” methods used in the building the CAHSD facility.

Professional visual artists that demonstrate innovative, contemporary and creative approaches in addressing permanent, site specific works are encouraged to apply. The strength of the artist’s concept, design capabilities and established track record of museum/gallery exhibitions are the program’s highest priorities. Artworks commissioned by the Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places Trust should add value to Miami-Dade County’s public art collection, attract national attention, vitalize our County’s visual signature, celebrate the diversity and heritage of Miami-Dade County, strengthen economic development and tourism, heighten civic identity, and enrich the spirit and pride of our citizens.

Miami-Dade employees, as well as selection panelists and panelists’ immediate family members, are excluded from participation in this public art project.

ESTIMATED ART BUDGET: $70,000
The artist is responsible for fully developing an artwork within the allocated budget which must be inclusive of design, engineering, fabrication, installation, and any other cost associated with the implementation of the art project.

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I know we have been quiet for about a month, but we have been working on some really big news! Life Is Art has been doing very good and we looked around and wanted to share that success. So, we teamed up with Miami Crawls to produce a big festival celebrating, promoting and supporting philanthropy and philanthropic organizations in south Florida. Of course, we will be including a nice art show! We have spent the last month meeting with local bigwigs and setting it all up. We are very excited! This is going to mean a lot for us and for all we can do to support the arts. Below is a short writeup. There will be much more information coming soon, I hope you will join us!

PhilanthroFest is a large-scale outdoor festival produced by Miami Crawls and Life Is Art that celebrates, promotes and supports philanthropy and philanthropic organization in south Florida. It includes tents filled with nearly 100 organizations, a stage featuring live music, fashion shows and other performances, an art show, craftspeople and vendors, food trucks, kids fun and much more. Come, have fun, and learn how you can get involved.

Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012

Location: Mid-Town Miami

Browse the Website! Like on Facebook! Follow on Twitter!

PhilanthroFest is a community event showcasing and celebrating South Florida philanthropic organizations, communityresources and cultural arts. In order to ensure successful, on-going engagement with volunteers and donors, and to help organizations effectively carry out their mission while running a sustainable operation, participating organizations will be provided free social marketing tools as well as educational and financial training opportunities.

SUSTAIN our South Florida community by encouraging community investment

ENHANCE outreach of philanthropic organizations enriching our community

ENABLE opportunities for volunteer and donor base growth

PROVIDE social media education and training to enhance brand awareness

CELEBRATE philanthropy, art, music, dance, fashion

PhilanthroFest aims to create an annual event where South Florida residents of all ages can learn about philanthropic organizations and community resources in a free, family friendly festival atmosphere while enjoying music, art, fashion, food and entertainment with the goal of increasing volunteerism, community engagement and donor investment.

PhilanthroFest is a creative collaboration between Life is Art and Miami Crawls. Life is Art and Miami Crawls share years of event production, volunteer management, fundraising and marketing experience. By engaging community partners, PhilanthroFest will deliver a sustainable event that helps educate and support South Florida organizations and the community at large.

Life Is Art, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization promoting and supporting the arts and the community in south Florida through events and education. www.lifeisartfest.org

Miami Crawls is a socially conscious company that engages neighborhood communities, local businesses, and charities through the promotion of organized events for professionals that live, work and play in South Florida. www.miamicrawls.com

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Jordan Vineyard & Winery Launches 4 On 4 Art Competition With Miami Art Community
South Florida artists wanted for a chance to win up to $5,000 in cash prizes

In honor of its 40th anniversary in 2012, California icon Jordan Vineyard & Winery has created the 4 on 4 Art Competition, a four-city initiative that challenges local artists to create a commemorative work of art that blends the elegance of Jordan wines with the flavor of each city. The competition kicked off January 5 with the 4 on 4 Miami call for entries, organized by the Bakehouse Art Complex.

In the past three decades, the Jordans have commissioned artists to capture the beauty of the winery chateau through the seasons—its ivy-draped façade, window boxes sprouting spring flowers, the antique clock above a sweeping balcony. To celebrate a special dual anniversary this spring—both the founding of the winery and second-generation vintner John Jordan’s 40th birthday—Jordan Vineyard & Winery is bringing wine country to South Florida artists in their own backyard, challenging talented professionals to create a special work of art that combines the essence of Jordan wine with Miami’s distinct flavors of wine, food and design.

“It’s fitting that we’re kicking off our 40th anniversary in Miami because in many ways the success of Jordan wines really started in South Florida,” said John Jordan, chief executive officer and proprietor of Jordan Vineyard & Winery. “Harvey Chaplin and Mel Dick were building the wine portfolio at Southern Wine & Spirits back in the 1970s and 1980s, and my parents developed a relationship with them early on. Since the inaugural 1976 vintage, the attention that Jordan received from Southern leadership and the restaurateurs in the Miami area really made a big difference in terms of carving out the niche that we’ve occupied so successfully for decades.”

A panel of expert judges—including Roxanne Vargas, co-anchor of NBC Miami’s “Live Miami;” Nina Johnson, director at Gallery Diet; and Chef Michael Schwartz, proprietor of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink—will select the top three works of art that meet the competition criteria. Top three winners receive cash prize awards: a grand award ($5,000), first runner-up ($2,000) and second runner-up ($1,000).

In addition to cash prizes, winning artists will be featured in two art exhibitions, publicity campaigns and Jordan 40th anniversary commemorative gifts. The winning work of art will be transformed into a limited-edition piece, which will be presented to Jordan’s loyal South Florida customers who have helped make Jordan wines so successful.

The deadline for submissions for the Miami competition is March 1, 2012, at 5 p.m. EST. Artists must live and work in Broward, Miami-Dade or Monroe county to be eligible. For a complete list of competition guidelines, please visit http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2012/01/4on4-art-competition-miami-artist-call-for-entries-contest-overview-submission-guidelines/. A collection of the top competition entries will be unveiled at 4 on 4 Top 40, a public exhibition and Jordan wine tasting event, to be hosted at the Bakehouse Art Complex on March 29, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. A people’s choice award will also be given for the top artwork selected by event guests. The 4 on 4 Top 40 event is complimentary and open to the public.

“We are delighted to participate in this celebratory event with Jordan Winery,” said Arlys W. Raymond, executive director of the Bakehouse Art Complex. “Miami’s international vibrancy and its contemporary artistic culture is a perfect match for this esteemed winery to commemorate its 40th anniversary.”

For more information about the 4 on 4 Miami Art Competition, please visit http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2012/01/4on4-art-competition-miami-artist-call-for-entries-contest-overview-submission-guidelines/.
For more information about the 4 on 4 Art Competition, please visit http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2012/01/jordan-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-4on4-art-competition/.

Follow the excitement in Miami on Twitter and Facebook:
Jordan Vineyard & Winery – @jordanwinery
Bakehouse Art Complex – @BACMiami
4 on 4 Hashtag: #40n4art
Facebook.com/jordanwinery
Facebook.com/bakehouseartcomplex

Inspired by the masterful wine, food and hospitality of France, Tom and Sally Jordan followed their hearts from Colorado to California’s bourgeoning wine country in 1972. That spring, they signed the deed on their first piece of land in Alexander Valley on the very same day their son, John, was born. They quickly planted their first vineyard with a vision for creating a singular Cabernet Sauvignon that could rival the finest wines of Bordeaux. When the first vintage of Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon debuted, it was an immediate success due to its elegance and early approachability, as well as its affinity for food. The Jordan family has spent the last four decades quietly building a reputation for relentless quality, graceful ageability and remarkable consistency vintage after vintage. For more information, visit www.jordanwinery.com.

From its inception in the 1980s, the Bakehouse Art Complex has provided emerging and mid-career artists with the opportunity to creatively explore and develop their artistic endeavors through its inventive, South Florida workplace. The non-profit organization is dedicated to attracting artists to a distinctive, engaging environment that is not only inspiring and collaborative, but also features affordable studios, exhibition galleries and professional development opportunities. For more information, please visit www.bacfl.org.

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Call for Entries for The Windsor-Whitney Biennial
Submission via email only. Submission deadline Feb. 19th 2012

You Can Participate in our Online Survey of American and International Art! Wowza, now wouldn’t that look good on your resume?

The Biennial Project is honored to have the Renowned Artist and Star of Bravo Television Network’s Runaway Hit Show “Work of Art: The Next Great Artist” Morgan The Sucklord Phillips as our Celebrity Guest Juror! (For more about The Sucklord, check out his website, or this recent article in the Village Voice. )

All work selected for this prestigious Biennial will be displayed in The Biennial Project’s Website Gallery and in a dedicated blog posting that reaches an audience of over 2,000. Prizes will include a solo gallery show on our website, and a solo blog posting to an audience of over 2,000 art lovers!

All finalists will be included in a digital art display at The Biennial Project’s Windsor-Whitney New York City Glittering Champagne Opening Reception to be held the night of March 2nd, 2012 at the Art Connects New York /Spattered Columns Gallery in Soho.

The Grand Prize Golden Saharoli Winner will attend, as a guest of The Biennial Project (travel and hotel costs not included), the February 29th VIP Reception of the other notable biennial opening in New York that week – yes, The Whitney Biennial (a $250 Value!). The Grand Prize winner will also get a solo show on our website

This is a fantastic chance to get your work seen and admired by a huge audience, including movers and shakers in the art world. But don’t delay, opportunities like this don’t come along often, and you don’t want to be left off of The-Biennial-Project-Direct-Shot-to-Fame-Express!

Click below to enter: The 2012 Inaugural Windsor-Whitney Biennial
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From Boca Museum: 61st Annual All Florida Juried Competition And Exhibition

Florida’s oldest, statewide, annual juried all-media competition returns to the Boca Raton Museum of Art, showcasing the best prominent and emerging Florida artists today. Now celebrating the 61st anniversary of the All Florida, the Museum is proud to strengthen its commitment to Florida artists yet again.

Applying Is Easy
The Boca Raton Museum of Art will utilize CaFÉ™ (Call For Entry) for online applications. Once an artist creates a profile and uploads images, application to multiple shows is just a click away!
1. No printed matter will be mailed or accepted.
2. Go to www.callforentry.org to register and create your online artist profile.
3. Prepare and upload images (see Image Preparation section on CaFÉ™ site).
4. Complete the online application beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
5. Submit by Friday, March 16, 2012.

Download the full rules in PDF.

If, after reading the instructions on our website, www.bocamuseum.org/allflorida and on the CaFÉ™ website, you still have questions, e-mail Assistant Curator, Kelli Bodle at kbodle@bocamuseum.org.

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Greetings Life Is Art Fan!

Happy Holidays and best wishes for the new year!

As we ramp up for 2012, I just wanted to take a few minutes to look back at 2011 and before to see where we have been. This has been a very busy year for Life Is Art! I just counted and we produced, co-produced or participated in 22 events this year. No wonder I’m so tired!

We did five of our Creative Connections seminars, providing important business and marketing education for artists. We hosted five River Of Art showcases, providing a nice opportunity for artists to be seen by new patrons. We produced our biggest show yet, way up in Boca, which had mixed results, but actually resulted in some significant art sales.

Our big fundraising party got a little wet, but still helped us raise a few dollars to put toward our mission. We did a few other fundraising events which also helped to fund our activities.

On the other hand, participating in others’ shows is always dicey, and this year we had a couple of those that did not turn out as well as we had hoped. But, it still seems like a good idea to try.

Then, we went into Art Basel season. Our decision to join up with the Multiversal Art Group and More Than Art Group turned out to be a very good idea. These two young organizations are filled with passionate and hard-working people, and we were very happy with the results. So much better than trying to go it alone.

All in all quite the year. Looking all the way back since our inception in January of 2009, we have produced or participated in fifty-one (51) events. Fifty-one. In just three years. Who does that? We have shown hundreds of artists to thousands of new patrons. We have built community, made new friendships and helped people find many new partners. We have provided much needed business and marketing know-how for many artists. We are just getting started. We started small, but we are planning bigger and better events in the future.

As the year comes to a close, we ask you just one small favor. If you have benefited from our work, if you have enjoyed any of our events, if you have found any new wonderful artwork or made any new friends because of our efforts, we ask that you leave us a short testimonial. No money. No work. Just a quick comment- www.lifeisartfest.org/testimonials Click the link- www.lifeisartfest.org/testimonials and leave a short comment. I know it sounds silly, but it really does help. It helps us get sponsors and grants to make our future events that much bigger and better.

Plus, it seriously does keep us doing what we do. It makes all the sleepless nights, skinned knees, mental breakdowns and missed holidays worthwhile. So, if you can just take a minute, we would really appreciate it www.lifeisartfest.org/testimonials.

Soon, we will have announcements for the beginning of 2012. We are very excited about it! Oh yeah, and one more thing, be sure to tell all your friends because the more people who know, the more people we can help.

Best wishes for the new year to you and yours from myself and all the crew at Life Is Art.

Sincerely,
James Echols
Life Is Art, Inc.
www.lifeisartfest.org

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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces an “All Women” Juried Art Competition for the month of January 2012. The gallery urges all 2D (women only) artists to submit their best art for inclusion into the gallery’s February 2012 online group exhibition.

The gallery would like to be able to exhibit only the best art that a women artist can submit with any 2D media, in any style and about any subject matter. Women are encouraged to submit their art regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field.

A group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of February 2012. Awards will be for 1st through 5th places and in addition 5 artists will be recognized with Honorable Mention awards. Depending on the amount and the quality of the entries, these winning categories may be expanded and there also may be Special Recognition awards posted as well. The submission process and the deadline ends on January 29, 2012.

Winners of the “All Women” Art Exhibition will receive extensive worldwide publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, 55+ event announcements, social media marketing and increased website traffic in order to make the art world aware of the artist’s accomplishments. There will also be links back to the artist’s website as part of this achievement.

Women artists provide us with your best art now. Apply Online Here: http://www.lightspacetime.com

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From the producers of the “downtown FULL MOON party” in association with Life Is Art & Ironflower Fitness; and the support of ♥ Expand The Love ♥

We invite you to celebrate New Year’s EVE 2012 and experience a Conscious Culture New Year’s Eve Celebration Like Never Before!
A portion of the proceeds to be donated to Life Is Art!

2012: The Beginning
NewYearsMiami2012.com

Make Sure To Check Out The Official Site (www.newyearsmiami2012.com) And Get Your Tickets Before It’s Sold Out!

This one-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve Celebration will have an Oasis setting as its background, underneath the luminous sky; bright stars; surrounded by beautiful trees; natural waterfalls; chilled areas; hookah bar; live art; multiple music format; massage therapist; performances all throughout the night; both Indoor/Outdoor spaces with a Retreat Room, and much much more…

Arts | Entertainment | Dance | Ceremony
Fire Dancers | Drummers | Live Music | (4) International DJs
Performance Artists | Live Painters | Interactive Elements
Hookah Bar | Elixirs | Healers | and still more..

Performances and Entertainment details: www.newyearsmiami2012.com

Ticket Prices: We have a very limited amount of General Admission tickets that are available for Pre-sale at $35 (if purchased before Dec. 25th)… Once we feel that we sell enough at that price, the amount for General Admission will go up. We are allowed to sell only 300 tickets for this event. So, please don’t delay just to find out that you cannot attend the event because we sell out, which will most likely happen!

No Guestlist: There Will Not Be Any Guestlist For This Event… Everybody Needs To Purchase A Ticket To Be Admitted!

(All ticket purchases include a one (1) hour Open Bar from 9 – 10pm; and (3) hours of catered hors d’oeuvres)
$35 (Online Pre-purchase; if purchased before Dec. 25th)
$50 – $75 (At the Door)
$75 – $100 (Retreat Room / VIP)

To purchase your tickets: www.NewYearsMiami2012.com
Please RSVP: Invite All Your Friends (See Promotional Partners below), and Sign up on our website below to receive details for this Unique and Powerful Gathering.
www.NewYearsMiami2012.com

Sponsors: If you are interested in Sponsoring this event, please contact Fritz E Romeus. Email: putitonthefritz@gmail.com

Spread The Word! Be a Promotional Partner! Note: In order to make sure that all individuals and communities receive an invitation to this event, we have created a promotional partnership opportunity (Affiliate Program via Eventbrite.com). We recognize you or your organization in exchange for inviting people. Most importantly, you will receive 20% of all tickets sales directly generated from your promotional efforts
To request your Affiliate’s Code, email: PutItOnTheFritz@gmail.com

Join Our Communities!
- Expand The Love (www.ExpandtheLove.com)
- downtown FULL MOON party (https://www.facebook.com/downtownFULLMOONparty)

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Spoken Soul Festival 2012 Call For Women Artists
Dec 9 – Jan 9 2012, 5pm
Spoken Soul Festival
www.spokensoulfestival.com

Spoken Soul Festival 2012 Call For Women Artists
 Poets! Designers! Visual Artists! Here is your chance to become a part of the Spoken Soul Festival and SWAN Day sisterhood. The mission of this a three-day event, on March 30 – April 1, 2012, is to produce an annual festival that will help advance the careers of a variety of women artists. Spoken Soul Festival’s three featured events are: SWAN Community Program, SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase – SWAN DAY and Vanessa Baez Memorial Women’s Brunch.

Please submit a sample of your work (1 picture or a video link of your performance under 5 minutes) along with a 100 word bio to info@spokensoulfestival.com by January 9, 2012 5pm EST. Women artists of all art forms are welcomed.

To learn more about the festival visit www.spokensoulfestival.com.
For more on SWAN Day visit www.swanday.org

Regional Call For Entries/Submissions/ Women Artists
Miami, Florida
 Deadline: received by January 9, 2012
 Festival Dates: March 30 – April 1, 2012
Title: Spoken Soul Festival
Venue: TBD
Eligibility: All women artists
Fees: None
Guidelines: Must be local to Miami or South Fl area. All types AND level of artists welcome to submit – Fine Artists, Digital Artists, Photographers, Sculptures, Jewelry & Fashion designer, etc.
Submissions: Please submit a sample of your work (1picture or a video link of your performance under 5 minutes) along with a 100 word bio and your website link to info@spokensoulfestival.com
To learn more about the festival visit www.spokensoulfestival.com.
For more on SWAN Day visit www.swanday.org

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