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Updated 1/6/21 - Find a list of Venue Re-Opening guides from various organizations, including the Performing Arts Center Consortium, the Event Safety Alliance, The League of American Historic Theatre Venues, The International Association of Venue Managers, and more here.

Lucia Fishburne shared a photo with us for our social media campaign called "A Shot in the Arm for the Arts!"

Keep up the good work wearing your masks, following social distancing protocols, and help the arts get back in business by getting your shot when you are able to do so. If you have gotten your COVID shot and want to share a photo with COCA, email it to info@tallahasseearts.org and tell us why you are getting your shot.

For more information on getting vaccinated, please contact the Florida Department of Health in Leon County or visit: http://leon.floridahealth.gov/.

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020. The program includes $15 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by the Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Assistance. Eligible applicants may qualify for SVO Grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees.

More info here.

Grants for Arts Projects – Deadline: February 11 and July 8, 2021.

Challenge America – Guidelines and dates TBA

Our Town – Guidelines and dates TBA

Creative Writing Fellowships – Deadline: March 10, 2021.

More info here.

Creative Capital helps visionary artists in all disciplines build thriving careers, and every year they review applications from artists ready to take the next step in their creative practices. The selected artists receive the Creative Capital Award, which includes up to $50,000 in funding for bold new projects, as well as a wide range of counsel, career development, and networking opportunities to make their work come to life. More info here.

General Program Support - Application Available: April 1; Next Deadline: June 1

Specific Cultural Projects - Application Available: April 1; Next Deadline: June 1

Fast Track Project - Next Deadline: March 1

Cultural Facilities - Application Available: April 1; Next Deadline: June 1

More info here.

In collaboration with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Intercultural Leadership Institute partners, the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture’s 2021 Actos de Confianza relief effort will expand to support Latinx artists and arts organizations who have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. NALAC will distribute $2,500 grants to Latinx artists and cultural workers and $5,000 grants to Latinx arts organizations facing critical financial emergencies. More info here.

Innovate Grant is now accepting submissions for the Winter 2021 Cycle. Innovate Grant awards (2) $550.00 grants each quarter to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition to receiving a grant award, winners will be featured and recognized on their website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. More info here.

Some key responsibilities of the THOM Collective Internship (Thomasville, GA) are sending monthly e-blasts to members, updating information and platforms for new members, and website updates for members. This is a part-time, seasonal, unpaid internship with perks. Some applicants may be eligible for class credit from their college or university. More info here.

Thomasville Center for the Arts is looking for creative, self-motivated artists/visionaries with the desire to work on public art projects over several programs. This is an amazing learning experience for any person aspiring to work in the art field. Flexible on hours, but prefer a minimum of 2 days/week beginning February 2021 (flexible) or after. Some applicants may be eligible for class credit from their college or university. More info here.

Tallahassee Community College is seeking candidates for the position of Dean of Communication and Humanities. The Dean will report directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost. The Dean is housed on main campus and works in collaboration with the Provost, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean and Program Chairs to plan, research, build, implement & sustain new and existing programs. More info here.

The Alliance of Artists Communities (AAC) is an international nonprofit association based in Providence, RI, that provides services to more than 400 organizational and individual members working in the field of artist residencies. There are two open admin positions at the Alliance of Artists Communities – Organization Administrator and Assistant to the Executive Director. Both positions are remote and part-time with the opportunity to advance. More info here.

Check out INIE’s Nonprofit Principles classes in February:

February 9 – Essential Marketing Strategies, taught by Brian K. Wyatt Jr. from 9 am – 11 am

February 16 – Building an Impactful Team in a COVID and Post-Pandemic World, taught by Sam Staley from 9 am – 11 am.

More info here.

Do you have a camera in a drawer that you cannot remember how to use and want to get better results? Master Landscape Photographer Alan Ross will give you the confidence to start taking striking photos with suggested photo tasks as homework and gentle critiques if you want them. This is a Zoom class designed for beginners over four Saturday mornings (10:30 AM to noon) on Feb. 13, 20, 27, and Mar. 6. More info here.

With vaccines now becoming available and an end to pandemic restrictions on the horizon, the Peabody Institute will convene arts industry leaders to explore the path forward for artists and organizations and the long-term, post-COVID landscape for the performing arts. Join them for a free virtual symposium featuring leaders in the performing arts industry discussing the impact of the pandemic and the long-term implications and opportunities for artists and organizations on February 10, 2021. More info here.

This is a 5-week class taught by Sandi Shaw, who has been painting and teaching about pastels for almost a decade. You will learn about the tools used by pastel painters, including sanded paper, hard and soft sticks, and blending tools. This class will take place in-person at the Pines & Palms Art Space in Thomasville, GA. The windows will be open, masks will be required, and tables are at least 6’ a part. Maximum of 7 participants. More info here.

This workshop is designed to help you get ready to do your 2020 taxes and to make prudent financial decisions in 2021. Creative Capital Awardee Amy Smith will provide an overview of our current pandemic economic conditions, expense tracking and taxes, credit, debt, emergency funds, and long-term savings. The workshop is appropriate for individual artists working in any genre and at any point in their careers. More info here.

Take your paintings to completion through this three-day workshop with, artist/instructor, Steven S. Walker in this intimate Zoom experience. Participants will learn techniques and those “little things” that will help take their paintings across the finish line. Each student will receive individual attention catered to his or her skill level. This workshop is open to all levels. More info here.

The Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) is the official tourism marketing organization for Tallahassee and Leon County Florida, promoting tourism to the area through direct sales, advertising, public relations, sports, film, product development and visitor services. A partnership with Visit Tallahassee offers you opportunities for promoting your business or event in one of Southern Living’s Top 10 Cities in the South. Building strong relationships within the community helps Visit Tallahassee to achieve their mission – to enhance the region’s economic growth and quality of life by collaboratively inspiring the vitality of Tallahassee’s visitor economy. More info here.

If you're planning any type of event, be sure to post it on the Tallahassee Arts Guide - COCA's official interactive web calendar for arts and culture. 

"Behind the Scenes with COCA" photo albums showcase artists at work in their studios. We love to see the creative process and learn more about how our artists of all genres make their artistic magic happen. Enjoy these social media albums below, and submit your own album here.

View artist studio "Behind the Scenes with COCA" albums here.

COCA has created several RESOURCE GUIDES that aggregate ongoing and similar listings by subject. These can also be found on the sidebar of the COCA Classifieds webpage.

Tallahassee Community College Jazz Band is seeking additional capable instrumentalists to join them. They currently rehearse via Zoom on Wednesdays from 7:30 – 9 PM. Members must be able to read music and must be committed to attending rehearsals. More info here.

Singer registration for Spring 2021 is now live. Tallahassee Community Chorus has planned a full schedule of virtual activities planned for this Spring. There will be musicianship classes and presentations, testimonials by current singers, break-out sessions for socializing and sectionals, and of course, more singing of favorite choral standards. Virtual rehearsals over Zoom will resume on Monday, January 25th from 7:30-8:30 PM and run weekly each Monday through March 29th, 2021. More info here.

Blackbox Gallery in Portland, OR is seeking photography submissions for their Visions: Shadow and Light show. They will be looking for a range of how shadow and light are interpreted by contemporary photographers. More info here.

Creative Tallahassee, presented by the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), is an annual, fine art exhibition showcasing talented artists of the Big Bend area. Artwork must be original, current and not previously shown in a COCA exhibition. All media, 2D or 3D, is accepted including fine art, craft and photography, but excluding video and performance art. This exhibition will be on display in the main City Hall Art Gallery. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this exhibit will also be presented in COCA’s online, digital gallery. More info here.

Tallahassee Zine Fest is going virtual. This year they are holding their fest in three parts - a zine exchange, a livestream, and digital zines - all free to participate in or attend. More info here.

Black Box Gallery is excited to announce an open themed juried group photo show. Show them your favorite photographic shots. Open to all themes and ideas, all styles and genres, all perspectives on crafsmanship and photographic creativity. More info here.

Thru the Lens Photography Show celebrates how we all see the world filtered through a camera lens. Whether you are a professional, an amateur, an enthusiast, or just an occasional weekend photographer, The Joe invites photographers of all skill levels who celebrate what they see through a camera lens for jury consideration. More info here.

The Packard Group National Exhibition will provide artists the opportunity to display their art in a virtual exhibition at No. 7 Center in Vermillion, SD. Any artist in the United States can submit artwork, and the entry fee has been waived this year. More info here.

The Pines & Palms Photography Contest and Virtual Show, hosted by Alan Ross, Dan Burkholder, and Elizabeth Opalenik will take place from March 30 to May 30. Work must be submitted between March 6 and March 17 to their website, and prizes will be announced April 1. You do not have to be a member to enter and photos will be accepted until they have 100 photos entered. The entry fee is $20 per entry. More info here.

Located in Edmonds, WA, Write on the Sound (WOTS) is a small, affordable conference focused on the craft of writing. A broad variety of sessions, workshops and panel discussions are available for all levels and interests, including information regarding today’s writing and publishing industry. WOTS’ Call for Presenters is open to writing and publishing industry professionals throughout North America. More info here.

Sunspot Lit is launching Geminga: $500 for Tiny Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Art to honor the power of the small. No restrictions on theme or category. Word limit is 100 for fiction and nonfiction. Micropoetry is limited to 140 characters. Visual art entries should be paintings, drawings, or sketches no larger than 25 inches square. Sculptural forms should be no larger than 25 inches in any dimension. Entry fee is $6, and the prize is $500 and publication for the winner. More info here.

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COCA does not endorse any artists, organizations, or programs listed herein, nor imply stature through their inclusion in this newsletter. While we have made every effort to ensure that this information is correct, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information.