Call to Artists/Film makers

Call to Artists:

Sunshine Shorts: an all Florida
Film Festival sponsored by the
John D. MacArthur Campus Library
Gallery at Florida Atlantic University.

Guidelines:

Deadline for submission is August 25, 2007. Anything received after that will be held for the following year.

Entry Information:

FREE. There are no applications or entry fees.

Short Films and Videos:

Projects may not be longer than 10 minutes in length.

Student Film/Videos:

We are open to all film/ video/ and conceptual artists including STUDENTS of all ages. Entrants must be residents of Florida.

Format of Film/Video:

All entries should be sent on DVD in NTSC format. Other media will not be considered.

We are unable to present Films/Videos that charge a fee for viewing:
We offer:
presentation of film to large audience
listing in program
inclusion on website/blog
event publicity throughout South Florida
Selected entries will receive copies of press releases and a printed program

This event IS juried:

Send a copy of your DVD in NTSC format to the John D. MacArthur Campus Library, with a brief description (one – three sentences that can be used for web). Include the running time of project, and your CONTACT information, including email address, phone number and mailing address. There is NO fee.

The jury process consists of two rounds. The first round of jurors is comprised of Library committee staff. The second round of jurors will be professors from Florida Atlantic University. This year, Dr. Mark Tunick and TBD. If chosen you will be asked to provide a still image in digital format (.jpeg) via email for the web. If selected, you give Florida Atlantic University permission to make copies for promotional purposes. Your copy will become the property of the library. The tapes will not leave the library in order to protect the copyright of the artist. All copyright is held by the artist. Tapes not chosen will be destroyed or sent back to artist IF a self-addressed stamped envelope is included with entry.

Notification of Jury Results:

All entries will receive notification of jury results by the first week of October. This is a long process so please be patient.

Awards to be won: (3)

Viewer’s Choice Award (one)

The night of the festival, the audience will be asked to vote for their favorite film or video with a ballot they receive on their programs. Votes are counted that night. The next day the winner will be announced on the exhibit’s blog.

Juror’s Choice Award (one) will be given and announced the night of the festival.

The FAU Outstanding Student Film Award will be given for the best project from one Florida Atlantic student, (all campuses).

The awards are in NAME ONLY. NO MONEY will be awarded.

Date of Festival:

The festival is an annual event, taking place in October of each year.
DEADLINE for entry is August 25th.

Send your film or video in DVD/NTSC format to:

John D. MacArthur Campus Library
Florida Atlantic University
5353 Parkside Drive
Jupiter, Fl 33458

Attn: Diane Arrieta/Film Festival

Questions? Email darrieta@fau.edu or call 561.799.8530

Only a short time left for MacART!

"Shadow Play" K. Smith (First Place, student division)

If you haven't already seen this year's MacArt Exhibit, there is still time. The show runs until May 10th. But hurry, there is some great work you won't want to miss.

The show is in two locations, the MacArthur Campus Library and the SR Atrium.

Also, coming soon: Denise Moody-Tackley, winner of the Palm Beach Cultural Consortium Award.
May 15 - August 11, 2007. Stayed tuned for a sneak peak of some of her work.

Current Exhibition

MacArt 2007

March 15 - May 10, 2007

The second annual all campus Faculty, Staff, and Student MacArthur Campus Art Show is now on view from March 15 - May 10, 2007 in the John D. MacArthur Campus Library and the Atrium Gallery located in the SR building lobby.

The show this year features a wide variety of medium ranging from oak reed baskets, photography, watercolor, etc to digital illustrations. The show is in two locations to help create interaction on campus.

(Above featured work: "Round Basket" by Terry Gearing; "Lionfish" by Rex Baumberger, and "I'm Lovin' It (Detail) by Diane Arrieta)

Call for hours. Exhibition is open during regular library hours seven days a week. Contact information is 561-799-8530.

Sneak Peak

"Tollen's Mirror" by Veljko Dragojlovic

Now is your chance to get a sneak peak at the upcoming show MacArt. This show is the second annual all campus faculty, staff, and student art show at the MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.

The show runs from March 15 - May 10, 2007. It will have work hanging in two locations on campus: The MacArthur Campus Library and The Atrium Gallery located in the SR building lobby. This year's show will feature over 20 - 30 works. There will be prizes awarded for best in show and best in each division. Local art professionals will be judging. One of the judges is Nazare Feliciano, Art Professor at Palm Beach Community College, Eissey Campus.

This year's show has a wide variety of mediums from photography, drawing, and digital illustrations to handmade folk baskets. Mark your calendars. The exhibit is open and free to the public. There will be an opening reception on March 20, 2007 in the atrium gallery starting at 5:00 pm.

Call to Artists Extended

The Call to Artists for the MacArt student , faculty, and staff show has been extended until Feb. 9, 2007.

Everyone at the university should try to enter work. This is a great way to get to know other students and faculty and learn more about everyone outside of their daily acitivites here at the university.

Entrants do not have to be an "artist" to enter. Enter any photos, drawings, etc. you have done. If you need help filling out the forms stop by the library or the Burrow.

Thanks and we are looking forward to a great show. The second annual MacArt show will be on display March 15 - May 10, 2007.

A Closer look at the current exhibit

The Mola


The current exhibit at the John D. MacArthur Campus library features the mola collection of Anne Wenzel. These mola originate in the San Blas Islands, Panama.

The mola are made using a sewing technique called applique. They are all hand sewn by the women of the Kuna Indians. This process consists of stacking three to five layers of different colors of cloth. The outlines of the motif are cut to show the color beneath. These cutting are then finely hemmed. The very last layer is the only layer not cut. It supports the hems of the previous layers. The process for one mola can take two to five weeks, sometimes longer.

Today, as tourism to the island increases, the demand for "tourist" molas also increases. These consist of two layers and usually take only a few days. The traditional subject of the mola is geometric design or nature inspired designs. The subject matter of the mola is changing as a result of acculturation.

If you haven't stopped by the library gallery to view this exhibit, please make the time. Handcrafted items of this quality are rare. Any questions please call 561.799.8530.

Call for Submissions

Call to Artists:

MacArt Show

March 12 - May 4, 2007

The Art Review Committee invites FAU students, faculty, staff and LLS members from the MacArthur Campus to submit original artwork to the 2nd Annual MacArt Show.

There are no restrictions to theme or type of work. All work will be considered. There is also no limit to the number of works submitted, but the committee will choose works according to size and space limitations.

The selected works will be shown in the Library gallery and the SR Atrium space. There will be an opening with light refreshments.

Application forms are available in the MacArthur Campus Library or the Burrow in the SR building. Submissions are due by 5:00 pm on February 2, 2007.

For more information you may contact Diane Arrieta at 561.799.8530 or Heather Bishara at 561.799.8696.

(featured art: Red Faces by Echo Kief)