Art work featuring natural scenes and seasons of the southeast, or  art  which relates to any type of healing work. To be displayed on  commission at Elements of Wellness, a healing practice in Asheville,  for 6-8 months. We are looking for 10-12 pieces of varied size. Your work will be seen by our patients and  displayed attractively in  high traffic areas. If  interested, please contact Hannah Kim by phone: 255-8285 or email:   _hannahskim@yahoo.com

I am looking for artists who work in leather or wood to create door hangers (i.e.small signs to hang from door handles) based on a logo or concept that we would create together. The initial order would run about 120 pieces, with the possibility to reorder. Constance Richards at gbagallery@bohemianasheville.com

The City of Asheville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department invites all area artists to submit artwork for the City’s first “Art on Transit” Bus Graphics Program. The juried competition, which will award a $750 honorarium to each of the three selected artists, offers area artists the opportunity to display their work on a unique and highly visible canvas: the exterior of a City of Asheville bus.
The application deadline is Wed, January 20, 2010 at 5pm. Two artist forums will be held at the bus garage on 360 W Haywood St on Wed, Dec 16, from 10 to noon and Thurs, Dec 17, from noon to 2 pm. Interested artists will have the chance to take photos and measurements of the buses, as well as pose questions to Diane Ruggiero, Superintendent of Cultural Arts. The designs of the selected artists will cover the sides of a single transit bus. Interested artists should submit original 2-D images, which can include (but are not limited to) photographs, computer generated designs, paintings, prints, and drawings. The City of Asheville welcomes submissions from artists of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and currently live in Asheville, Arden, Black Mountain, Oteen, Skyland, Swannanoa, or Woodfin. For further information, visit www.ashevillenc.gov/parks or contact Diane Ruggiero at 828-259-5815 or druggiero@ashevillenc.gov.

Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show. May 7-9. Juried fine craft show held on Mothers’ Day weekend 2010. There will be a reception Fri evening and the show will be open to the public on Sat and Sun with a $3 admission fee. There is a $20 nonrefundable jury fee and a 30% commission donated to the Flat Rock Playhouse. Application deadline: Jan 30. App and info at www.flatrockplayhouse.org or contact Penny Baugh at 828-692-0610 or artjourney@att.net.

HandMade in America, Craft Design Lab, 125 S Lexington Ave, Ste 102, Asheville, Tues, Dec 1.
The idea is that craft artists come together to talk about ideas for DIY marketing using the web and other forms of technology. These sessions will be artist-run and all are welcome to use HandMade in America’s work space and new Macintosh computer. When we resume meetings in December, we will follow a schedule of topics to help direct conversation and idea exchange. All are welcome to attend and we look forward to your participation.  Remember, these sessions are free, so invite your friends and come prepared to share ideas. Please direct any questions to Megan Williams: mwilliams@handmadeinamerica.org

Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum is pleased to announce the first Biennial K-12 Art Teachers Show for counties within the 828 telephone area code. We feel this is an opportunity to highlight the art of those who teach art to our children. Deadline: March 22. For more info: Dr. Erin Tapley, etapley@wcu.edu or call 828-227-3598.

Call for Entries, SALUDA ARTS FESTIVAL, historic downtown Saluda,  NC
May 15, 10-5pm. Showcasing fine arts and crafts from local and regional artists, the Saluda Arts Festival draws thousands of spring tourists visiting Western North Carolina. This is a juried art event offering cash awards to a diverse range of 2D and 3D artwork.
Deadline:  Completed applications and digital images must be postmarked  by Feb 15.  Notification of acceptance will be mailed in March.
Fee: $100. For more info: contact Susie Welsh at 828-749-3900 or sswelsh@tds.net.

World Of Imagination Vol.3 (Square foot Exhibition), Mar 5. 2000 paintings in one gallery at one time. Do you want to be a part of it? For the third time, APW Gallery is presenting the largest  exhibition at our new location. Last time we had over two thousand 12″ x 12″ paintings on display at our gallery.This time we want to supass the previous and present the biggest and best square foot exhibtion in NYC. The idea is to have artists from all over the world,submit up to 5 pieces of 12″ x 12″ or 30cm x 30cm canvas. APW Gallery 48-18 Van Dam St, Long Island City, NYC 11101; e-mail: info@apwarts.com

Penland School of Crafts seeks Letterpress/Print and Books/Paper Studio Coordinator responsible for keeping three studios in good working order and preparing for each class or activity scheduled in the space. Through a helpful and welcoming presence, the Coordinator sets the tone for all classes. This is FT, 40 hours a week, benefits eligible, year-round position. It is a technical, administrative, and services-oriented position. Go to http://penland.org/about/job_1.html

for more info. The position will remain open until filled, however the initial review of applications will consist of applications received by Nov 27. Send resume and cover letter addressing relevant experience and interest in the position and contact information including e-mail contact info for at least 3 references to Simone Travisano, Studio Manager, Penland School of Crafts, PO Box 37, Penland NC 28765, or simonetravisano@penland.org.

Director, Durham Art Guild. FT salaried position reporting directly to the board of directors; flexible hours; health insurance allowance; 1 wk paid PTO at 6 months (2 weeks/year), 6 holidays
Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
The Director is the face of the Durham Art Guild for its members and the community. Bachelors degree and/or experience with gallery or art museum handling, preparation, installation, and exhibition practices.
Contact the Durham Art Guild, ATTN Search Committee, 120 Morris St, Durham NC 27701 or email dagdirector2009@gmail.com