Call for Artists and Artisans: Seeking Artists for Virtual Holiday Craft Boutique The Shaker Arts Council invites local artists and artisans to participate in a virtual holiday craft pop up. Disciplines can include any artistic genre, for example: drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, photography and sculpture and even specialty foods or beauty products. The boutique will run November 28 - December 31, 2020. Application Due Date: November 18, 2020 Entry Fee: $10 for SHAC Members $25; for Non-members Complete the application form here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/holiday-pop-up-boutique-app.html> ------------------------------ Call for Art Instructors: Seeking Artists for Winter and Spring Zoom Art Classes The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) invites local artists, artisans and artaficionados to submit proposals to teach online art classes that will be offered in the Winter and Spring. A winter break session specifically for K - 12 students will be offered Monday- Wednesday December 21-23 and 28- 30, 2020 and a mini-session will be offered February 15-16, 2021. General classes for all ages will be offered January 17 – March 20 and March 21 - May 30, 2021. These courses will be presented via SHAC’s Zoom account as a part of Stay-in-Place Productions. These community classes can cover any artistic genre, for example: dance, cooking, baking, jewelry making, painting, writing, drawing, improvisation, music theory, scrapbooking, or even juggling. Classes can be 1-day workshops or multiple days, depending on the course content. Applications will be reviewed by the SHAC selection committee upon receipt. The final deadline is November 20, 2020. Applicants will be notified after review by the SHAC selection committee. Preference will be given to residents of Shaker Heights and the Shaker Heights School District and to Shaker Arts Council members. Learn how to become a member here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/membership-form.html>. Instructors will receive 60% of the tuition collected for the course. Tuition is $10/1 - 1.5 hour class or $15/2 - 2.5 hour class. Entry requirements: Complete the application form here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/art-class-application.html>. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. *Deadline: November 20, 2020* Applicants will be notified after review by the selection committee. Submit Only by Email: info@shakerartscouncil.org For details and questions, please contact: Amara Romano, Administrative Assistant info@shakerartscouncil.org 216.916.9360 <2169169360> ------------------------------ Call for Presenters: Seeking Presentations for Zoom Webinars The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) invites local community members to submit proposals for arts-related lectures/webinars that will be offered during the Winter and Spring. The dates of the sessions are January 17 – March 20 and March 21 – May 30, 2021. These events will be presented via Shaker Arts Council’s Zoom account as a part of Stay-in-Place Productions. Webinars will be free and open to the public. SHAC will not be able to compensate presenters; however, we hope that this opportunity to share your expertise will help give you exposure and promote your business. Webinars will be scheduled for one-hour slots. The format will begin with presentations and will be followed with a question and answer period. Examples of topics include: • A cooking demonstration • How to write contracts between artists and patrons • Managing stress with the arts • Navigating your arts career Entry requirements: Complete the application form here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/webinar-application.html>. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Preference will be given to residents of Shaker Heights and the Shaker Heights School District and to Shaker Arts Council members. Become a member here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/membership-form.html>. *Deadline: November 20, 2020* Applicants will be notified after review by the selection committee. Submit Only by Email: info@shakerartscouncil.org For details and questions, please contact: Amara Romano, Administrative Assistant info@shakerartscouncil.org 216.916.9360 <2169169360> *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council **shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org/>*