Community Opportunities Bulletin
June 2008

NATIONAL DANCE PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM
NDP Touring Grants (annual deadline: November 1, or first business day thereafter) support the distribution and presentation (touring) of NDP-funded projects, and projects selected to receive NDP Tour Only Support (awarded to projects created without a NDP Production Grant that are complete and ready to tour nationally).
WHEN: Touring Grant deadline, November 1, 2008
WHERE: 145 Tremont Street, 7th Floor, Boston
COST: Free
CONTACT: 617.951.0010
WEBSITE: www.nefa.org/grantprog/ndp/index.html

UCSB ART SURVEY
The link to our short study is: http://survey.ucsb.edu/art/ If you would like to receive a copy of our study when it is finished, please send an e-mail message with “art study results” in the subject line to: rachel_galen@umail.ucsb.edu. Any other questions may be directed to: gaulin@anth.ucsb.edu This study is approved by the Human Subjects Committee. Thank you very much!
WHEN: We are anthropologists at the UC Santa Barbara interested in art as a reflection of the mind, and we are studying the preferences of painters.
WHERE: online
COST: Free
CONTACT: rachel_galen@umail.ucsb.edu
WEBSITE: survey.ucsb.edu/art/

JOIN EAST BOULDER COUNTY ARTISTS (EBCA)
Join a dynamic arts association that offers participation in annual Open Studio Tour, networking with other artists, and website presence. We are a non-profit organization featuring a diverse group of artists from Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont and Superior. You need not live in these communities to join. Information at http://www.ebcacolorado.org
WHEN: Ongoing
WHERE: EBCA, P.O. Box 133 , Lafayette
COST: Free
CONTACT: 303-666-8580
WEBSITE: www.ebcacolorado.org

CALL TO ARTISTS
‘FOUR’ EXHIBITION DATES: August 2 – September 28, 2008. Complete guidelines and submission form may be downloaded from http://becagallery.typepad.com/my_weblog/call-to-artists.html
WHEN: Email submissions will be accepted according the guidelines listed through June 10, 2008. Physical submission receive deadline is June 12, 2008.
WHERE: BECA gallery, 527 Saint Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
COST: $25/four images
CONTACT: 504-566-8999
WEBSITE: becagallery.typepad.com/my_weblog/call-to-artists.html

LAFAYETTE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE POSITION AVAILABLE
The City is looking for people intrigued with bringing more public art to Lafayette. Join residents working together on the Public Art Committee to identify potential sites, select artists, manage installation and maintenance of art pieces, and promote the concept of public art throughout the community.
WHEN: The Committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM
WHERE: City of Lafayette
COST: Free
CONTACT: Michele Seipp / 303-665-5560 x3801
WEBSITE: www.cityoflafayette.com/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=75

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES W/ THE BOULDER FRINGE
The Boulder International Fringe Festival is looking for fine folks interested in helping with the festival.  Opportunities include promoting the Fringe at the Boulder Farmer's markets throughout the summer, working at a Venue Box Office during the festival, distributing Fringe programs in August, helping at fund raising events and parties, and many, many more.  Fringe volunteers are awarded one free pass into any festival show or event for every four hours of work contributed, as well as various other "fringe" benefits.
WHEN: There are opportunities year round, with the most help needed during the Festival, August 14-25
WHERE: Various locations around Boulder
COST: Free
CONTACT: humans@boulderfringe.com, 515.689.8183
WEBSITE: http://www.boulderfringe.com/volunteers/become-a-volunteer.aspx

ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT BMOCA
Engage and Connect: Engage and Connect is an experiential community of art enthusiasts that embraces the museum through volunteer support. Participants connect inside and outside the museum and focus on providing much needed support to the museum while building lasting relationships as a volunteer community.
WHEN: Ongoing Volunteer Opportunites at BMoCA: special events, exhibit installation, administrative,education and other
WHERE: Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St, Boulder
COST: Free
CONTACT: 303.443.2122
WEBSITE: www.bmoca.org

NOMAD THEATRE SPACE RENTAL
The Nomad Theatre is a 155 seat community play house built in 1952. Nestled up in North Boulder, the theatre is available for rental on an hourly, nightly and/or weekly basis. For more information, please call us at 303-443-7510 or visit us online at www.nomadstage.com.
WHEN: Conact theatre for available rental days and time
WHERE: Nomad Theatre, 1410 Quince Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
COST: Dependent on Performance
CONTACT: 303-443-7510
WEBSITE: www.nomadstage.com

DISPLAY OPPORTUNITY ON LAFAYETTE'S PUBLIC ROAD
Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission plans to exhibit artwork in vacant Public Road buildings, to achieve two goals: Public Road will appear more vibrant and attractive; Area artists will benefit from quality exposure. LCAC wishes to co-create exhibit policies with other organizations. Please write to cmcdermott@gmail.com if interested in this proposal.
WHEN: ongoing
WHERE: Public Road, Lafayette
COST: Free
CONTACT: 603.682.5185

BEAUTIFUL BOULDER 863 SQ FT STUDIO FOR RENT
Beautiful 863sf hardwood floor studio, ideal for movement, yoga, creative arts, healing, group trainings. Natural light with views, bathroom on premises, and convenient N.Boulder location in Lucky Supermarket Center, on Skip Bus route. Available up to 40 hours per week for $550-$600 monthly. Also available for workshops, classes and private sessions at $20/hour.
WHEN: available immediately
WHERE: Boulder Healing, 3990 Broadway, Boulder
COST: $550/month or $20/hour
CONTACT: Christa/ 303-652-1637/ christavoice@yahoo.com