Received this from the Miami-Dade Public Library. Seems like a really good opportunity to get your work out in front of a lot of people. Highly recommend you take a look into this one.

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It’s that time again!
Art at the Library: Exhibition proposals due March 10, 2010
Download a PDF of the  Proposal guidelines are here.

The Miami-Dade Public Library System is accepting proposals for exhibitions, performance art, and site-specific installations in all media. The deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 for exhibitions and performances to take place between January and December 2011.

The Library system’s exhibition program includes contemporary art, material culture, folk art, and art education (for example, exhibitions of student work organized by teachers or other educators), as well as exhibitions in the humanities about literary, historical, cultural, and interdisciplinary topics.

We welcome a diverse variety of proposals in all media. We are looking for proposals of high quality that demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the library environment as a public space. Adaptability and flexibility are great qualities for any artist, curator, or group exhibiting at the Library.

The Library also evaluates proposals with an eye for projects/exhibitions that
* get viewers to see things in new ways
* address themes that are relevant to a specific local community in an innovative way
* present traditional art forms that are rooted in a particular culture, place, or history
* experiment with new forms, and/or
* relate to language and literary themes, library collections, or the library as a site.

Download a PDF with instructions and guidelines at http://www.mdpls.org.
For more information, call 305-375-5048 or email us at art@mdpls.org.

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The deadline on this is very soon! Looks like a great cause, put on by the city of Miami Gardens, so it should get lots of press.

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4th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest
The City of Miami Gardens is pleased to announce the opening registration for the 4th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest. The theme is “How I Can Make Miami Gardens Even Better” based on the MLK principles. This contest is open to all school aged students who reside and/or attend a school in the City of Miami Gardens. This contest is also open to all adults who reside and/or attend a university within the City of Miami Gardens. Application Deadline is Friday, October 31, 2008.
2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Performance Poetry Contest
The City of Miami Gardens is pleased to announce the opening registration for the 2nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Performance Poetry Contest. The theme is “How I Can Make My Neighborhood Better” based on any two (2) of six principles of nonviolence used by MLK. Each participant will have “4.0” minutes to recite their poem. This contest is open to all adults ages 18 and over who reside in South Florida. The event will; be held on Thursday, January 15, 2009 in Miami Gardens.
Miami Gardens Break Out Artist Search
CALLING ALL DANCE and VOCAL ARTIST!
The City of Miami Gardens is proud to present its 5th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. 2009 “Unity in the Community” Celebration. For the first time ever the City will be giving an up and coming talent the opportunity to get their name known with thousands of people.

More Information here.

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Life Is Art Essence Call for Artists, Performers, Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Poets, Fashion Designers, Acrobats and All Creative People

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Life Is Art, in conjunction with Parafernalia Studios, is producing a very exciting event:
ESSENCE
an art walk after-party and fundraising freak-fest

Taking place on Second Saturdays, after the Wynwood & Design District Art Walks, this will be a place for all art lovers to come and continue to party and enjoy the arts. With all of the people in the area with nowhere good to go after the walks, this is a real opportunity to showcase some of the artistic talent that south Florida has to offer.

We are inviting all artists, of all disciplines, in to participate. We have space for visual artists to show, a stage for musicians, singers, poets and performers, room for fashion designers to display, decks for DJs to spin, and anything else that you might need! It is a very big venue, and we plan to fill it with creativity.

The event starts at 9:30pm and goes until we decide to quit. Set up will be earlier that day. The Parafernalia Studios are on NW 25th Street, right in the heart of Wynwood.

There will be a donation bar, music, seating and dancing, as well as art and performances by our participating artists. We would like this to become *the* event to do after the Art Walks. Of course, you are welcome to sell your work and other merchandise (CDs, DVDs, T-shirts), as long as it is related to your work.

There is NO fee to apply or to participate. If you are interested in participating in any way, please contact us at submissions@lifeisartfest.org right away. The first event is the Second Saturday in December, December 12, so it is coming right up. Space and time will be allocated depending on how many participants we have.

When you apply, be sure to include your name, your contact information, especially your phone number, a brief description of your art, and a link to your website.

Please pass the word to everyone who might be interested.

Thank you very much!
James Echols
Co-Founder
Life Is Art, Inc.
www.lifeisartfest.org

The Van Dyke Cafe has been doing great Jazz every night upstairs for years. They recently started a showcase on Sundays that is really good. They now do it at the News Cafe at the 55th Street Station, as well. If you are a performer and looking for some recognition, check this out.

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Subject: Looking for Talented Vocalist, Spoken Word Poets, and Singer/Songwriters

Looking for Talented Soulful Vocalists, Spoken Word Poets, and Singer/ Songwriters for our upcoming Artist Showcase!

The Vintage Soul series is a live music Artist Showcase event reminiscing on classic soul hits from decades past ranging from R&B, Neo Soul, Jazz, Blues, and Funk to original potential hits of tomorrow.

We are opening up our stage to all talented soulful artist, spoken word poets, and emerging singer/songwriters that can capture the essence of the classics and/or perform their original hit song! This is a special invitation for you to come out and join us in this exciting “spirit-filled event”

Performance spots are limited so Reserve Your Stage Time Today!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY OCTOBER 16!! SO REGISTER TODAY!!!

If you would like a performance spot at one or both of these showcase events. OR know of someone who would love to participate, Contact NATASHA at phoenixstarmusic@aol.com or call 954.549.5534 for more info.

For more info GO TO:
www.thevandykecafe.com/vintagesoul
Check out video clips from our past Vintage Soul Series Events!
www.youtube.com/vintagesoulseries
Check out photos from our past Vintage Soul series Events!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35575431@N02/show/
Showcase Dates
October 18th, 2009
9pm-1am
The Van Dyke Cafe Upstairs
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL. 33139
www.thevandykecafe.com

October 25th, 2009
8pm-12am (midnight)
The News Lounge
5580 N.E. 4th Court
Miami, FL. 33137
www.the55thstreetstation.com

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