This is the official newsletter of the Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts-PRIDA
January 2013
With this issue we want to introduce to you to the organization that will help you become the artist you want to be. In this day and age its all about information…Getting it, getting it fast and getting it right! By way of ARTISTAS we will provide you with the timely information that will facilitate your growth and recognition as an artist! Our website www.prida.org will facilitate our communication and exchange of information. This is a tool that is at your disposal…
PRIDA is a project of Comité Noviembre. Our mission is to promote and provide support for the Puerto Rican arts and the artists.
Our website, PRIDA.ORG contains information about PRIDA and Comite Noviembre – who we are and why we exist, an events page listing upcoming events that you can participate in, listing of membership benefits with a membership directory and individual member pages, funding for the arts – listing of foundations, agencies and organizations that provide funding in the arts for individuals and organizations in NY and other states. Become a PRIDA member today! Go to the membership page at PRIDA.org.
DEADLINES
Bronx Recognizes Its Own (BRIO)
Application Deadline: Friday, January 25, 2013.
More info at Bronx Council on the Arts website: bronxarts.org
New York Foundation for the Arts Accepting Applications for 2013 Artists’ Fellowships
Unrestricted awards of $7,000 are available to New York State individual originating artists working in choreography, music/sound, architecture/environmental structures/design, playwriting/screenwriting, and photography….
Deadline: Various
National Geographic Invites Proposals for Films About Indigenous and Underrepresented Minority Cultures
The All Roads Film Project provides grants of up to $10,000 to help individual filmmakers who use first-person storytelling to shine a light on indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture communities….
Deadline: (Rolling)
Filmmakers Worldwide Invited to Apply for Sundance Documentary Fund
Independent filmmakers anywhere in the world may apply for grants of up to $50,000 for the development and production of a documentary film dealing with a contemporary social issue….
Deadline: February 5, 2013
Theatre Communications Group Accepting Grant Applications for Global Connections Program
Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support geographically unrestricted travel that fosters international collaborations between U.S.-based artists and their colleagues around the world….
Deadline: March 11, 2013
CALL FOR ARTISTS
We have a few projects to launch. First, we want to produce a PRIDA Artists Exhibition so we are calling on all artist members to sign up to help produce a group exhibition showcasing the work of PRIDA artists. I encourage all PRIDA artists to participate. Date, place and time to be determined. To participate please send a message to prida@cemiunderground.com…
Caicedo Productions and Teatro LATEA present the 8th Annual The ONE Festival. This exciting festival begins on April 1st through April 14th, 2013. Submissions are currently being accepted until February 18, 2013. This annual event will showcase theatrical solo performance works from men and women.
For more info: contact Veronica Caicedo theonefestival@gmail.com or call 917-541-9068
UPCOMING EVENTS
Art Exhibition: Heaven and Earth by Tanya Torres – Opening Reception: February 2, 2013, 7:30 p.m. La Casa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña – 1230 Fifth Avenue, NYC (enter at 104th St.). More info: (212) 400-8874. Exhibition Dates: January 22 to February 26.
5th Annual Taíno Awards – April 20, 2013 at the Bronx Museum of Arts on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A Taíno themed artisan fair is part of the event, PRIDA members $45 all others $50.
Bronx Literary Festival, Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Poe Park in the Bronx. Tables available for $35. Tables come with 2 chairs. if you’re a writer, small press, bookstore, or musician with CDs and are interested send an email to Americo Casiano at poetacasiano@yahoo.com.