REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) - Main Library Campus Sculpture

The Central Arkansas Library System is seeking to commission an artist currently residing in Arkansas to create a permanent outdoor artwork on the campus of the Main Library in downtown Little Rock.
We request that interested artists submit a resume and portfolio
of images of completed artworks for consideration and review.

SELECTION OF ARTIST
Resumes and Portfolios will be reviewed by the Art Selection Committee.
Criteria used by the Committee include:
•    The potential of the work to enhance and expand the public’s experience of the library
•    Demonstrated ability to maintain projects within budget and schedule
•    Special attention will be given to durability, workmanship, maintenance requirements, protection against vandalism & timelessness of the work

Two-Day Plein Air Event:

Paint Out and Quick Draw will be held June 18 - 19, at the Big Spring Park in Cotter, AR.

The event is open to artists of all ages and media.

The schedule is: Plein Air, Friday, June 18, noon until 5 p.m., No charge

Saturday, June 19: Plein Air, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. - no charge

Quick Draw Registration, Saturday, June 19, from 8:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m

.Adults:  $10, Students:  $5

Quick Draw event: at noon  participants will turn in their Quick Draw paintings from 12:10 p.m. until 12:30 p.m. The Purchase Award selection and Quick Draw judging will be followed by award presentation at 12:30 p.m. and the Quick Draw Artwork display and sale will be from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.  Participants will pick up artwork at 6 p.m. Awards are as follows: Purchase Award-$250, Best of Show/Grand Slam-$250 and $50 Jerry's Artarama gift card, First/Brown Trout-$200 and $50 Jerry's Artarama gift card, Second/Rainbow Trout-$75 and $50 Jerry's Artarama gift card, Third/Brook Trout-$50, Fourth/CutthroatTrout $35, Honorable Mention, and Student Award-$50. Artists will keep 50 % of proceeds from sales produced during Quick Draw with 50% going to area art programs. For more info, contact:  Sandy Barksdale at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or phone 870-424-0151

entry deadline: August 31, 2010

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More info

(LITTLE ROCK, AR) – The Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre announces a call for professional auditions on Saturday, June 19, 2010, starting at 2 p.m. for the 2010-11 Children’s Theatre season.

Auditions are open to all professional actors and actresses.  Required materials include two contrasting monologues, one song with sheet music, a headshot and a résumé.  Professional actors must schedule an audition by calling the Stage Management office at 501-396-0338.

The 2010-11 Children’s Theatre season begins with The Adventures of Tom Sawyer on stage September 17 – October 3.  The second play of the season will be The Giant and the Beanstalk on October 22 – November 7 followed by Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! on December 3 – 19.  The season will continue with The Jungle Book on January 21 – February 6 and If You Give A Pig A Pancake on March 11 – 27.  The season will end with There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom on April 29 – May 15.

For more information, call 501-372-4000 or visit www.arkarts.com.