All posts tagged: MidWeek Update

MidWk Update: University of Buffalo Offering MFA & MA Programs…

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10.23.19 Hey! I just have one update to share with you via the University of Buffalo and Hyperallergic. If you’re interested, please read on. Credit source: hyperallergic & university of buffalo Come study at the top-ranked, flagship research university in the state of New York. The MFA and MA programs at The University at Buffalo exceed traditional boundaries and encourage diverse practices, art and activism, and emerging fields. They offer competitive and fully funded teaching assistantships with health insurance. Funding options include Arthur A. Schomburg Fellowship Program, full-tuition scholarships for MFA students and university funding opportunities for MA students. Resources include a tier-one research university, Arts Collaboratory, the Beijing Graduate Exchange, Coalesce: Center for Biological Arts, studio space, access to departmental and interdisciplinary facilities, gallery and curatorial opportunities. The MFA program provides an opportunity for students to combine creative work with scholarly interests to define their own unique practice. Faculty mentorship forms the core of the program, supplemented by frequent visits by artists, designers, and scholars from a wide range of disciplines. The MA in Visual …

MidWeek Updates: Are You Ready for Disney+?

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10.16.19 Hello peeps! Today is kinda slow but will be making up for it for the rest of this week. Starting off with Disney+. As you’ve already heard, Disney is joining the ranks of Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu in the business of streaming. Starting on November 12, 2019, Disney+ will launch its streaming service. If you’re interested in becoming a subscriber, you can sign early and start streaming on November 12.  “Endless entertainment.” “Unlimited downloads.” “Big deal. Small price.”              $6.99/month or $69.99/year    What will be on Disney+: Disney Pixar Marvel Star Wars National Geographic   Only for Disney+ subscribers: original feature films (never-before-seen), series, short-form content, and documentaries.  Lady and the Tramp, Noelle, Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Marvel Studios WandaVision, Marvel Studios Loki, Marvel Studios What If, and more.  Go to disney.com and click on Disney+ if you’re interested in becoming a subscriber. Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday, be blessed.    Featured image: techhive.com

MidWeek: Youth Photography Programs…

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10.8.19 Two questions. Is your kid into photography? Do you live in Atlanta? Well, Iluminate Atlanta has programs for your future photographers. There are four programs on the website, but only two are available… Credit source: Iluminate Atlanta Photo 101 for Teens (12 – 18) $150.00 Tuesdays 4:30 – 6 PM starting Oct 29 with Sara Keith Four Week Class! Class will be held at the same day and time for four weeks and lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. Get creative! The Illuminate photography class is a fun, interactive experience. Learn how to take better pictures and ignite a photography passion! Things we’ll explore: Seeing the world through a camera DSLR/Mirrorless Camera Settings ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture and more Studio lighting Light Painting Creative compositions and more! DSLR or Mirrorless cameras are required, Contact us with questions about camera recommendations or the possibility of renting a camera from Illuminate. Classes will be held once a week at the Atlanta School of Photography located at1135 Sheridan Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30324 This class is for …

MidWk Updates: Calling All Artists…

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9.25.19 Good Morning creative peeps! It’s that time again to see what artshow.com has in store for upcoming art competitions for October. Here are all the exhibitions, contests, and competitions available. Credit source: artshow.com Lacawac Artists’ Residencies 2019 Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station is a nature preserve, biological field station, and environmental education center located near Lake Ariel, PA in the Pocono Mountains. Each year professional or aspiring artists are selected to spend time at Lacawac Sanctuary for either one or two weeks. During the residencies, artists are free to produce their artwork using the inspiration of the beauty that is Lacawac. Housing and limited studio space are provided. Artists are provided: a comfortable, rustic room in the Historic Watres Lodge or the Ice House; access to 545 acres which includes a glacial lake, 2 ponds, shore access to Lake Wallenpaupack, ledges natural area, and forests; interaction with scientists conducting research at Lacawac (May thru early August). $10 application fee. The cost of the residency is $200 per week. Deadline: Rolling Basis. More info. Contact: email or call 570-689-9494. …

MidWk Update: AWP Conference 2020

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9.18.19 Afternoon all! Got something to pass along to you. The (AWP) Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference 2020 will be held in San Antonio, Texas. Here is some info about the upcoming event, courtesy of AWP. Credit source: AWP 2020 AWP Conference & Bookfair San Antonio, TXHenry B. González Convention CenterMarch 4–7, 2020 Key Dates July 15, 2019: Bookfair sales open August 1, 2019: Accepted events announced August 1, 2019: Bookfair stage sales open August 1, 2019: Small Press Publisher Award submissions open August 1, 2019: Early bird registration opens August 12, 2019: Hotel & Travel information available for registered attendees August 15, 2019: Deadline to confirm #AWP20 events Accepted Organizers: Watch the #AWP20 Accepted Organizer Website Tutorial September 1, 2019: Deadline for additional scheduling and A/V requests September 1, 2019: Deadline for event outline uploads November 1, 2019: Offsite event submissions open February 5, 2020: Deadline for accessibility requests Materials to View/Download Attendee Guide Social Networking Twitter: use #AWP20 Bookfair Facebook Page Instagram: use #AWP20 Conference Queries Registrationregistration@awpwriter.org(240) 696-8273 Conference Eventsevents@awpwriter.org(240) 696-8250 Future Conferences Kansas City, Missouri March 3–6, 2021 | Kansas City Convention Center Philadelphia, …

MidWk Update: Alien 40th Anniversary / ‘Alien Containment’

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4.3.19 Hey again! The last post for today and I’m pretty excited about this one. May 25, 1979…a new sci-fi, horror film was released. Alien has been a favorite of mine for a long time and now it’s the film’s 40th Anniversary. IGN, the video game, and entertainment media site has something to share with us… Credit source: IGN Alien 40th Anniversary Short Film: “Containment” To celebrate Alien’s 40th anniversary and in partnership with Tongal, 20th Century Fox is releasing new Alien-universe fan-made short films leading up to Alien Day on April 26th. Written and directed by Chris Reading, the synopsis for “Containment” reads: “Four survivors find themselves stranded aboard a small escape pod in deep space. Trying to piece together the details around the outbreak that led to their ship’s destruction, they find themselves unsure to trust whether or not one of them might be infected.”   This is just the first of six short films. Can’t wait to see the rest! What did you think of Containment? Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday, …

MidWeek Update: Doodle for Google…

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3.6.19 One more thing to add and this was sent to me on very short notice! Doodle for Google is looking for students K-12 for this special project. Here are the details from their how to enter page… Credit source: Doodle for Google How to enter We’re excited to see some amazing doodles this year. Students can work with any materials they want, but all doodles must be entered using the entry form. Parents and teachers can mail us the completed entry form or submit it online as a .png, or .jpg. The contest is open for entries until March 18, 2019, 8:00pm Pacific Time (PT), so here’s some information to help you get started: Download or print the entry form. Doodle:Artists create their doodles using any materials they want. Write: Doodle description – Write an artist statement to tell us a bit more about what you have drawn and how it represents something that inspires you. Fill out the rest of the required information and sign the entry form. Submit: Enter the contest. Entry form …

MW Update: Art Competitions/Exhibitions for January 2019

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1.23.19 Hump Day Wednesday! It’s time to look at some upcoming art competition and exhibitions. If you like to get your artwork out there, Artshow can help… Credit source: Artshow 3rd Annual Colors Art Competition Fusion Art announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, February 1-28, 2019. Best in Show winners invited to the 4th Annual Group Show in Palm Springs. Top 5 winners invited to join Fusion Art’s Artsy.net gallery. Juror: Chris Hoffman. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography using a concentration of colors. One color or a multitude of colors meet the criteria for this competition. This is an international open (no theme) competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable. $20 for 1 image / $35 for up to 5 images. Deadline: January 27, 2019. More info. Contact: email     9th Annual “CityScapes” Online Art Competition Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery seeks entries for an online art exhibition, February 1-28, 2019. Extensive worldwide publicity & promotion, 550+ …