This is a listings of organizations that provide artists, actors and musicians ongoing opportunity to exhibit their talents in a variety of ways. Stop by and check the Richard and Rosalind Meyer Family Foundation Cultural Information Center for the latest opportunities. Calls for Entries Employment Resources

~ Call for Entries for the Visual Arts ~
(ages 18 years and older)

Downriver Council for the Arts
Taylor, MI
Seeking Downriver artists for the annual Emerging Artists exhibition.  For more information, including requirements and guidelines for entry, call Martine MacDonald at 734.287.6103.

Downriver Council for the Arts
Taylor, MI
Ongoing
Artists 18 years and older interested in exhibiting in the Home Gallery or Skylight Galllery. All media considered. The galleries are part of a renovated farmhouse, which contains the administrative offices of the DCA, 20904 Northline Rd., Taylor. All work considered must be original, available for sale and must not have been in previous Gallery exhibits. To request a prospectus call 734-287-6103 or email dc4arts@downriverarts.org
Deadline: ongoing.

DCA Satellite Exhibition Site
Heritage Newspapers Headquarters
Southgate, MI
The DCA is seeking local artists 18 and older interested in showing their work in our satellite exhibition site in the Heritage Newspaper building. Work will be displayed for a 3 month period.   To be considered, all work must be original.  For more information, contact the DCA at 734 287-6103 or email dc4arts@cs-net.net.
Deadline:  Ongoing

Call for Artists and Musical Performers
"Art for the Spirit"
Oakwood Healthcare System
Oakwood Healthcare System offers "Art for the Spirit," a program 
that brings music and visual arts into the hospital and skilled nursing
facilities to benefit the patients, staff and visitors.  Interested artists may submit slides or cds of artwork for consideration.  Individuals, arts organizations, schools, colleges and universities are encouraged to participate.  You may visit www.oakwood.org for a printable Call for Entry or you may contact coordinator Sandra Baughman at Sandra.Baughman@oakwood.org for more information.    Ongoing.


Blossom's Florist
Blossom's Florist, 7344 Allen Rd, Allen Park seeks artists to display pottery, jewelry, paintings, sculpture,etc... in their new consignment gallery.  For more information call Debbie Houston at 313.389.5900 or visit www.allenparkblossoms.com

Heritage Perk Coffee House and Internet Cafe
Taylor, MI
Ongoing
Looking for artists to display original work in coffee house setting. Contact Mary Smith, 734-287-8670 for details.



Wayne County Council for Arts, History and Humanities
Opportunities
For artists opportunities supported by WCCAHH, including paid Arts Mentorships, 
Artists Among Us Competition, Recognition Awards, Logo Contest
go to www.waynearts.org.

Padzieski Art Gallery
Dearborn Community Arts Council
Accepting proposals for exhibitions. Ongoing review of submitted proposal takes 
place three times per year (March, July, and November). For proposal guidelines 
call 313-943-3095.

Ellen Kayrod Gallery-Hannan House (Detroit)
Looking for mature artists age 62 and older for exhibition opportunities.
Contact  313-833-1300 

Detroit Artists' Market
Provides a year-round review of artist's slides for various exhibitions.
For a brochure detailing exhibition opportunities.
Contact DAM 313-832-8540 ext. 14

Downriver Plein Aire Artists

The Downriver Plein Air Artists welcome all artists who find inspiration in natural settings, enjoy making art outdoors, and appreciate the company of other artists. This is not a club or organization, there are no dues, no officers, no instructors and no entry requirements.  The schedule is determined a month in advance by the group.  For more information contact Alice Smallwood, aasmallwood@comcast.net
 

PERFORMING ARTS

The Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center (DYPAC) is looking for directors interested in doing a show this year.  E-mail Dave Rzucidlo at last302mustang@yahoo.com for more details

Southgate Community Players  holds auditions:

For more information contact SCP at 734.285.3452

MUSIC

Downriver Community Band
Seeking New Participants
Anyone who has ever played wind, brass, or percussion instruments is welcome, critical need for qualified percussionists who can read music.
Rehearsals held Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at Davidson Middle School, 13940 Leroy, Southgate.   For more information, contact Tim Bode at 734 783-9348 or on the band's web site at www.downriverband.org

The Heritage Chorus - Sweet Adelines is seeking individuals who like to sing barbershop harmony.  The group meets every Wednesday 7 - 10 p.m. at the Southgate Civic Center Annex.  For more information contact Jackie Todd at 734.281.4798.

CALL FOR AUDITIONS

Taylor Community Chorus
Meets Monday evenings 7:30 p.m. at the Taylor Senior Center, 6750 Troy.  Area residents welcome.  There are no auditions.  The group performs spring and Christmas shows.  For more information, call director Mark Ennis at (313) 291-7893.

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
O-MI_O  Leather Guild
Trenton, MI
Seeking people interested in leather work.  Meets at 1 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at Hass Memorial Park in Trenton, MI.  For more information, contact Bernie Hunter at 734 283-0733.

Town & Country Handweavers
Seeking individuals of all skill levels interested in the art of handweaving.  Guild meets the third Thursday of each month.  For more information for meeting times and locations, contact Irene Hicks at 734  284-0060

Detroit Society of Women Painters & Sculptors
The oldest sustaining women's organization in the US. Open to all women artists. Membership: Marilyn Bomarito, marilynb48183@yahoo.com 

WRITERS


Downriver Poets and Playwrights
Local group that meets to share work with others in a workshop setting. Meetings are 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7-9 pm. Wyandotte City Hall, 3131 Biddle, 2nd Floor. Free. www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/poetry

DANCE


 

DCA Education Outreach Program
Enthusiastic and experienced artists and educators are invited to submit lesson 
plans or proposal /ideas for the DCA Education Outreach Program. This program 
partners artists with Downriver schools and community youth groups to provide arts 
programs. Disciplines include, but are not limited to, all visual media, traditional/historic 
and contemporary crafts, puppetry, mask making, jewelry, fibers, literary and performing 
arts. These opportunities pay a competitive hourly wage. Send resume and proposals 
to: DCA/20904 Northline/Taylor, MI 48180/Attn: Education Outreach. 734-287-6103.
Deadline: Ongoing.

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~ Employment ~
These organizations are seeking to hire artists
for educational/ community based programs.

Jo Brighton Center
Special Needs ages 17-24, afternoons 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
For more information, call Mark Davis at 734 285-5840

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~ Resources ~
These organizations have information regarding membership,
exhibition , workshop & performance opportunities.

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