PENNSYLVANIA FELLOWSHIPS FOR ARTISTS

Jackie Adams sent this information:

PENNSYLVANIA FELLOWSHIPS FOR ARTISTS http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/artists_programs/fellowships/PA2010_Guidelines.pdf

The deadline for 2010 Pennsylvania Fellowship applications is 4:30pm on Monday, August 3, 2009.

PCA awards these Fellowships in fixed amounts of $5,000 or $10,000 to eligible Pennsylvania artists of exceptional talent to enable them to pursue their artistic goals.

There isn’t much time, but; if you’re interested, click on the link and read all about it!

I know I will.

~Rose

Tomie dePaola: on creating the picture book.

Illustrators,
JOIN US for a showing of the Tomie dePaola DVD

Tomie dePaola on creating the picture book:
Over the past 40 years, Tomie dePaola has created some of the most beloved picture books of our time. With over 200 books to his credit, the stories and illustrations of Tomie’s best-selling works are instantly recognizable by readers young and old the world over, and have garnered both Newbery and Caldecott Honor Awards. Now, SCBWI Master Class allows you to take a peek into the wit, wonder and wisdom that is Tomie’s creative process. Special features include “Drawing with Tomie.” Running time: 70 minutes   http://www.scbwi.org/Store.aspx

We will watch the video and have a chance to talk about it with refreshments. You will have a copy of the DVD to take home with you.

Tuesday July 7th at 6pm-8pm
BRENTWOOD Library
3501 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227

You must RSVP by Wednesday June 24th
The cost will be $12 per person if I receive your check before June 24th.

Use Their Work Free? Some Artists Say No to Google

When Google representatives recently invited dozens of prominent artists to contribute work to be featured on its new Web browser, the company enthusiastically sold the idea as an opportunity to have artwork shown to millions.

But some, like Gary Taxali, were not impressed. Mr. Taxali, an illustrator based in Toronto whose work has appeared in publications like Time, Newsweek and Fortune, received a call in April from a member of Google’s marketing department. According to Mr. Taxali, the Google representative explained that the project will let users customize Google Chrome pages with artist-designed “skins” in their borders.

“The first question I asked,” Mr. Taxali said in a recent interview, “is…

please read the rest here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/15/business/media/15illo.html

PSI’s JUNE issue…

The June issue of PSInside newsletter is now available on PSI’s website at: http://www.pittsburghillustrators.org

There’s an interview with Phil Wilson,  information on what’s happening with illustrators in the Pittsburgh area, some great thoughts about social media, and lots and lots of beautiful artwork!

Its worth the time to check it out!  Rose Gauss’ beautiful entry for the upcoming exhibit Fission of Form appears on the home page!

Remember:

The entries for the HOPE CARD are due June 30th.
Each region of the SCBWI is sending one card of encouragement to the Australian children.    http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/02/bushfires_in_victoria_australi.html The fires for many kids and families will be a life long journey and we want a permanent card of support from the illustrators and authors of the world. During such disasters there is need for shelter and all those important things, but there is also a need for the soul…for sharing a little love & hope.

THE HOPE CARD
They’re calling it THE HOPE CARD  and It will read something like this: “To the children of Victoria from the children’s authors and illustrators of the world, with love and hope”

Because we can send only one card as a representation of our region, we’re asking every WPaSCBWI illustrator (if at all possible) to design a card and send a jpg of the illustration.   Only one illustration will be picked, but we will show all of the entries on our blog. The illustration will be printed 8.5”x11”.   We will ask the  illustrator of the favorite, to supply a high resolution version so we can print the card. But right now we’re just asking for anyone interested to send a low res jpeg 72 dpi, max 612×792 pixels.

The deadline for the images to be sent is: June 30, 2009. Send them to me at: Rose @RoseGauss.com and I will forward them to the group who will choose the card cover. All of the images will be posted here on this blog…probably the beginning of July after they’re all entered.

Thank you,

Rose

PSInside now available

The current and recent issues of

PSInside, the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators’ monthly newsletter,

are now available on their newly designed website at:

http://pittsburghillustrators.org

Critique Group Meeting at Cheryl Johnson’s

Tuesday June 2nd: Our Critique Group Meeting will be held at Cheryl Johnson’s house. (7pm-9pm)
She has two dogs and two cats (in case some one has allergies).
Please RSVP to let us know that you’ll be coming.
If you would like to bring a snack you are welcome to do so.

Leave a coment here with your email address if you need directions.

The current and recent issues of PSInside, the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators’ monthly newsletter, are now available on their newly designed website at:
http://pittsburghillustrators.org/

Tuesday May 5th

Tuesday May 5th Critique Group Meeting.

all are welcome, but please RSVP (you can leave a comment here)

Barnes & Noble at the Waterfront in Homestead

7pm -9pm

Bring some sketches that your working on!

Tonight!

Critique group Meeting at the Barnes & Noble at the Waterfront.

7pm to 9pm

READ MORE…

http://doodlesandnoodles.blogspot.com/