Did you know...we now have over 700 spaces listed on NYC Theatre Spaces? Checked out the new ones recently?
Did you know...we now have over 700 spaces listed on NYC Theatre Spaces? Checked out the new ones recently?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or organizations interested in leasing and programming an enclosed pavilion space on the western portion of Pier 15 in Lower Manhattan.
The Maritime Pavilion will be a 2,250 square foot structure located on the newly-constructed Pier 15, which is a key component of the Esplanade. NYCEDC aims to identify and select a tenant with an innovative programming concept that will activate this portion of Pier 15. NYCEDC welcomes innovative programming proposals that incorporate a mix of uses; however programming must feature a maritime and/or environmental educational component.
Deadline: June 11, 2010. For more information, click here.
Image courtesy of SHoP Architects.
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), as part of its "TNT: Training, Networking, and Talks" series, will present the workshop "Free Tools to Create Your Own Artist Website" on Thursday, May 20th.
Led by Steve Lambert, New Media Artist and Code Developer of WPFolio, this two-hour workshop will provide artists with the basic skills necessary to create a personal website that is easy to update and maintain. The workshop will cover the essentials that artists need to know about DIY website creation, with tips on how to maintain your online presence in the most cost- and time-effective way.
Participants will learn how to use WPFolio, a free and open source website template on WordPress, created by artists for artists. Via these tools, Lambert will walk participants through the set up a of website.
DATE: Thursday, May 20, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
LOCATION: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, 125 Maiden Lane, 2nd Floor
The workshop is free, but space is limited and RSVP is required.
"TNT: Training, Networking, and Talks" is supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, and The Joan Mitchell Foundation.
From the Alliance of Artists Communities - are you a choreographer/dancemaker interested in artists residency programs? Check out the following:
The Alliance of Artists Communities is currently conducting a study of how artist residency programs can better support the work of dancers and choreographers. An essential tool in our study is this 5-minute survey that aims to collect valuable information from the viewpoint of the individual dance-maker. Participants can enter to win one of five subscriptions to ArtistCommunities online and get full access to the Alliance's database!
Click on the link to take this survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s/dancedancedance
Attention, Dance Service Organizations: if you have workshops, programs, seminars or professional development events for dancers and choreographers, why not publicize them on our Dance Service Organizations' Calendar? It's free, quick and easy. And while you're there, check out upcoming events, courtesy of the always-excellent Career Transition for Dancers and Dance/NYC.
If you're looking for PR and marketing for your upcoming dance performances, check out Dance/NYC's revamped website for calendar listings of performances, classes, advocacy, funding and others.