Arts Opportunities
Local organizations seek performers, paid staff and volunteers

(If you’re part of an arts organization and have a job opening, need volunteers or are holding auditions, place your information on MiamiArtZine.com. There is no charge for this service. Send info to StarrWriter2000@aol.com)

Paid Positions

SoBe Music Institute Seeks Office Manager
Office manager/program coordinator needed at growing music/arts institute on Miami Beach. Duties include scheduling, registration, student/parent advisor, grant coordinator, general office management etc. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday (flexible) Please send a c.v./resume to info@sobemusic.org. For more information, contact Silvia Thornton at 305-674-9220. Compensation: $12 per hour. This is a part-time job. This is at a non-profit organization.

Florida Atlantic University Seeks Equity Stage Manager
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Equity Stage Manager for the 2008 Summer Season productions of Evita and Carousel. Rehearsals begin May 27 with Carousel opening June 20 and Evita opening July 11. The season closes on July 27. This a Tier I U/RTA contract salaried at $578.00 per week. Please send all pertinent information to:
Michael Sargent
Department of Theatre
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Deadline: May 22

Arts for Learning Full-time Grant Writer
Arts for Learning (A4L) seeks a full time Grant Writer to support the ongoing development of the organization. The Grant Writer researches funding opportunities, creates proposals and submits required reports. This is an excellent position for a professional writer who is interested in the arts, education and community development, an experienced grant writer, or an individual who possesses strong writing and organizational skills and an interest in learning more about the nonprofit sector. The required qualifications for this positions are as follows: First rate writing skills, Excellent organizational skills, Exceptional experience in planning for and meeting deadlines, Knowledge of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge Software a plus. Starting salary range is $40,000- $45,000 with room for advancement. Please send a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to: Arts for Learning, Attn: Sheila Womble, Executive Director, 1900 Biscayne Blvd. Ste. 201, Miami, FL 33132. Fax: 305-576-193. E-mail: sheila@a4lmiami.org

Design/Technical Faculty Needed
Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences at Nova Southeastern University seeks full-time faculty to teach undergraduate courses in the theatre, with a specialty in design and technical theatre and/or interdisciplinary general education. MFA in Scenic Design or Technical Theatre required. Visit nsujobs.com to apply. Position begins August 2008.

Teachers Needed
The Theatre Institute of South Florida is looking for two theatre teachers. Qualified candidates must have experience in theatre and working with kids. Hours will vary. To schedule an appointment please call 305-332-5817. You may also visit www.thetheatreinstitute.com for more.

Director Needed
Director needed for The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main St., Miami Lakes. Show dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays June 13-29.
This is a classic actor's play in which three men and three women play 57 parts, in a series of vignettes, some comedic some serious, that offer glimpses into the lives and changing fortunes of WASPs in the United States. The actors change roles but the dining room set stays constant. Contact our artistic director, Robert Coppel, at rjcoppel@bellsouth.net for more info.

Miami Contemporary Dance Company Seeks Development/Fundraising Manager
Job description: Under the direction of the artistic director and CEO, this position manages fundraising initiatives for specific programs, which may be funded by foundations, corporations, government, or individuals working with the Development Committee of the Board of Directors. Builds relationships with current and prospective donors. Develops, coordinates, and implements fund-raising activities. Maintains updated information on prospective donors. Develops communication materials directed at donors. Manages donor database. Designs and implements strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Evaluates the effectiveness of various development strategies, and prepares alternative approaches to meet goals. Plans cultivation and solicitation trips. Prepares briefing materials for trips and ensures comprehensive follow-up after donor visits. Identifies and seeks foundation and corporate support opportunities. May write or assist others in writing grant proposals. Ensures timely submission of proposals/reports. May develop and make presentations; may write and present speeches. Responsible for coordinating and implementing specific events to raise philanthropic funds on behalf of the Miami Contemporary Dance Company. Performs related responsibilities as required. Job Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: More than three years in fundraising related field. Education: BS or BA Required. Other: Communication, writing and computer skills, Spanish a plus. Submit cover letter and resume to: Ray Sullivan, Artistic Director and CEO , Miami Contemporary Dance Company, 1919 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. E-mail: miamicdc@yahoo.com. Fax: 305-538-2987. No phone calls please.

Miami Contemporary Dance Company Seeks Office Manager
Job Description: Provides general office support services, including facilities management. Some bookkeeping and financial responsibilities, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll may be involved. Manages the school daily operations. Oversees volunteers. Works with administrative and artistic staff to reach annual programming goals. Performs related responsibilities as required. Job Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: More than two years in related field. Education: BS or BA preferred. Other: Demonstrated ability to organize, set and implement priorities, manage multiple tasks, and evaluate performance. Strong organizational skills, multitasker, responsible, proactive, and strong follow-through on tasks. Strong interpersonal and professional skills. Communication, writing and computer skills, Spanish a plus. Submit cover letter and resume to: Ray Sullivan, Artistic Director and CEO , Miami Contemporary Dance Company, 1919 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. E-mail: miamicdc@yahoo.com. Fax: 305-538-2987. No phone calls please.

Studio Arts Faculty Needed
Painting (oil/watercolor), drawing, design, etc. Teach in your appropriate discipline in one or all of the Studio Arts Programs: Saturday Morning Art School, grades 1-12; After-School Art Program, grades 9-12; Evening Adult Art classes; Summer Art Camp, grades 1-12. (for Summer of 2008). Interested parties for any of the above positions should e-mail resume and, if appropriate, portfolio to alauro@moafl.org or call 954-670-2841.
Deadline: May 23.

Norton Museum of Art Employment Opportunities
The following employment opportunities currently exist at Norton Museum of Art. If you would like to be considered for a position, please fax or email a cover letter and resume specifying area of interest to:
The Norton Museum of Art
Attn: Human Resources Department
Fax # 561-659-4689 or email us

Arts Instructor (Part-time)
The Norton Museum of Art seeks an Arts Instructor for the Museum's nationally recognized outreach education program, the PACE Program (Progressive Afterschool Art Community Education). Responsible to research, design and instruct classes/projects for children and youth that are: (1) multicultural, (2) arts integrated, (3) exhibition related, and/or fine art/art historical. BA Required; Must have professional arts teaching experience. Able to demonstrate independent judgment in professional setting and be a team player. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook required. Please send resume and cover letter to wattickj@norton.org.
EOE

Part-Time Store Associate
Norton Museum of Art seeks seasonal, part-time museum store associate, 3 days/week, Monday-Wednesday, 9 - 5. Responsible to open and close store; manage volunteers; process sales when volunteers unavailable; daily maintenance of store such as re-stocking merchandise, re-stocking supplies and general upkeep of store. Excellent customer service skills required; Microsoft office & Outlook preferred. 75 percent of day is standing and must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Please send resume and cover letter to wattickj@norton.org. Deadline: May 23.

The Museum of Discovery and Science seeks Executive and Campaign Assistant
The Museum of Discovery and Science seeks a detail-oriented, personable individual as executive and campaign assistant who would like to play a key supporting role in a growing, dynamic institution. The assistant will work directly with the president and executive vice president of development in organizing and carrying out many of the essential day to day details and projects. The major emphasis is the museum's $20 million capital campaign, which has already reached 70 percent of its goal. The position requires a keen attention to detail in record keeping in both electronic data and printed formats. The ideal candidate will welcome the opportunity to be involved with both routine tasks as office manager as well as higher level contacts and interaction with board members, patrons and sponsors. This position offers a rare opportunity to be part of a committed, progressive team at an exciting time of growth and expanding horizons. For information, contact Patrick Flynn, executive vice president of development, at 954- 713-0902 or pflynn@mods.net. Deadline: May 29.

Coral Springs Museum of Art Seek Artists and Instructors
If you are an artist and have experience teaching art to adults and/or children please let us know. We are always looking for new talent to share their experience in art and who want to teach in a positive environment. Please contact us or send a letter of introduction, resume or C.V. to the museum or to Barry Treu, the Director of Educational Programs, at ctbwt@coralsprings.org. Deadline: May 11.

Knight Foundation Seeks Online Community Manager
Do you live and breathe the blogosphere and practically live on the Net? Do you have a track record of creating and growing online communities? Do you have a talent for engaging and retaining readers online? Do you excel in communications and technology?
Knight Foundation seeks an Online Community Manager to be based in our Miami office, reporting to the Vice President of Communications. Play a key role in creating a vibrant online discussion community for Knight Foundation and shape it into the premier digital presence focused on journalism excellence, communities and systemic, transformational change. Help establish the foundation as the leading provocateur for community transformation in the digital age. This position serves as Knight’s eyes, ears and—in cooperation with other Knight staff—voice in the blogosphere. You will attract, facilitate and moderate user-generated content on all foundation web sites. Your goal will be to increase awareness about the foundation’s mission among bloggers and build and sustain engagement of Knight’s online community. You will discover, edit and craft cutting edge, thought-provoking content on transformational change in communities and journalism. You’ll be responsible for convening online discussions and social networking activities that increase visibility for and support the foundation’s mission. You will play a leading role in the experimental foundation presence on virtual online communities. You’ll be the foundation’s point person for the needs, opportunities, trends and current digital, web and electronic media issues in the communications and philanthropy fields.
Knowledge of journalism and communications, especially digital media is essential. You should have excellent writing skills and passion about social innovation, journalism and entrepreneurship. You should be a social network builder; be energetic, positive, and able to create an online presence with a recognizable tone and style; be viewed as a thought leader in the blogosphere. You must have an understanding of current web, computer and multimedia systems, techniques and processes at a level that gives you proficiency in creating and managing Web 2.0 content. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of two years of directly related work experience is required. To apply, please send your resume, salary history and links to examples of your work to: careers@knightfdn.org. For more on the Knight Brothers' foundation and transformational change, go to www.knoghtfdn.org. Knight Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Florida Grand Opera Seeks Development Associate
The Florida Grand Opera is seeking a Development Associate for its Fort Lauderdale office. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills, be able to work under pressure and be computer literate with proficiency in Word and Excel. The responsibilities of the position include attendance at all Broward performances and events; management of special events including oversight of invitations, mailings, files, event budgets, solicitation of gifts, and negotiation with vendors. Other responsibilities include work with FGO affiliate groups, data management and membership records, assignments at the Leiser Opera Center, and assistance with company fundraising efforts as assigned. Position reports to the Managing Director, Broward/Palm Beach. Send resume via e-mail to job@fgo.org (write “Development Associate/Broward” in the subject line), or fax to 954-728-9702.

Keyboardist Needed for Contemporary Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist, North Palm Beach, is looking for a keyboardist for Sunday morning, 10:30 a.m. services and Wednesday night, 7:30 p.m., Testimony Meetings in the North Palm Beach/Palm Beach Gardens area. Accompanying and sight-reading skills are desirable. Please contact Victoria Harbur at 561-762-1225 for more information.

World Arts Now Seeks Teaching Artists                                                                          
World Arts Now, which produces cultural and theatrical events in a broad range of settings for both kids and adults, seeks multicultural teaching artists-especially storytellers, mimes, specialty acts and musicians, as well as actors. Please forward headshot, resume, and detail any teaching experiences in parks, camps, school, arts centers or universities. We are especially seeking teaching artists who already have Broward County teaching or substitute teaching certification (with a current badge) or have a Broward county vendor badge. Check www.worldartsnow.com or call Dr. Donna, 954-893-0123 or e-mail drdonna@worldartsnow.com.

Miami Children's Theater Seeks Professionals
The Miami Children’s Theater is opening a third location and is looking for talented, hard working, dedicated people who have experience working with or in the performing arts to fill the following positions:  Program Director, Camp Director, Theater Director, Theater teacher, Music teacher, Choreographer, Asst. Director, Stage Manager, Asst. Technical Director, Grants Administrator, Administrative Assistant, teachers and counselors.  Full and part-time positions available.  Competitive pay.  Must Love Children!  Please e-mail resume to: angela@miamichildrenstheatre.com

Florida Studio Theatre Seeks Production Associate
Florida Studio Theatre, a professional Equity regional Theatre in Sarasota, Florida, is seeking an entry-level Production Associate. Duties include but are not limited to: sound installation for all productions, assist with recording and editing sound effects and cues, maintenance and inventory control of sound and lighting equipment, heading crews for strikes and load-ins, and assist in the scenic and props departments as needed.  Applicants need a working knowledge of all areas of production: scenic, lighting, sound, props and costumes. Check out our website at www.fst2000.org.  E-mail cover letter, resume with references and salary requirement to: Search Committee, Production Associate, Florida Studio Theatre.  Email james@fst2000.org.

Celebrity Cruises Seeks Theatre Technical Professionals
Celebrity Cruises is seeking professional, enthusiastic and motivated candidates interested in applying for ship-based positions as Sound or Light Technicians, Production Managers, and A/V Technicians. Our theatrical venues are equipped with state-of-the-art staging, lighting and special effects. Job duties include setting/striking, operation and maintenance of audio, lighting, A/V equipment, scenic, and props. Proven working knowledge of entertainment systems, including moving lighting and special effects, rigging, or music based audio systems.  E-mail resumes to: WTepley@rccl.com.

Rising Action Seeks Technical Designers
The Rising Action Theatre Company has openings for the following positions for next season: Set Designer, Lighting Designer, Resident Technical Director, Directors. Please send letter of interest and resume via e-mail to davidgoldyn@bellsouth.net or snail mail at Rising Action Theatre, 1831 NE 59 Ct, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Morikami Museum Seeks Entertainers
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens are accepting demos and bios of musicians for their Sushi & Stroll Sunset Walks as well as other venues. Please e-mail smerryma@co.palm-beach.fl.us if you are interested.  Also, visit www.morikami.org for further information about the museum.

Playground Theatre Seeks House Manager and Volunteers
The Playground Theatre is looking for both House Managers and volunteer house staff (Ushers/Ticket-takers/concessionaires) for its upcoming season. House Managers are paid at an hourly rate. Applicants should be friendly and intelligent with some relevant experience. Please contact Douglas with your interest: e-mail info@theplaygroundtheatre.com, fax 305-751-9556 or tel: 305-751-9550 x224


Auditions

Momentum Dance Company

Momentum Dance Company
Momentum Dance Company, South Florida’s premiere modern dance company, will hold auditions on Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m., for male and females dancers. Advanced and professional level dancers with strong technique in modern dance and ballet are invited to audition for part-time paid positions during the 2008-2009 season. Experience in jazz, improvisation, African dance, children’s theater and acting are considered a plus. Send resume in advance to mdanceco@bellsouth.net. Phone 305-858-7002 or email for location, directions & parking details.

Edge Theatre
Casting for I Take Your Hand in Mine, based on the love letters of Anton Chekhov and his actress wife Olga Knipper. In the play, Olga is 25 to 33, Anton is 36 to 44, but ages can vary somewhat. Call Jim Tommaney at 786-355-0976 for appt. to read at 3825 N. Miami Ave., Miami. NON-EQUITY, PAID

Actors Needed For Interactive Musical
Seeking non-Equity actor/actress who can act, sing, dance and will serve as an ambassador/cheerleader for children between 3-7 years old. The right person must be great with kids and truly adore their spunk and curiosity. The musical will be performed at a local theater, probably on Saturday mornings. The pay is $50 per show. Please contact Deborah Weed at deborahweed@mac.com.

Miami Acting Company
Casting for A Chorus Line, music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban,
book by James Kirkwood, Jr. There are still male roles that have not been cast including "Mike". Must have strong dance/tap skills. Show dates: June 6-8, 13-15 at
Riviera Plaza Theater of the Performing Arts 1560 S. Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables.
Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons 3-6 p.m. and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 7-10 p.m.. Once choreography is learned, some weekday evening dance rehearsals will not be needed. Please call director Bill Altfield, 305-984-8722 and/or choreographer Colleen Prior, 240-461-7580. Non-Equity, non-paid

Sol Theatre Project
Sol Theatre Project will hold open auditions at the theatre for: Blowing Whistles by Matthew Todd and Why We Have A Body by Claire Chaffee on Monday April 14, 7-9 p.m. Needed: Three males ranging in age from late teens to early 40s; Four females ranging from late 20s to mid-50s. Whistles deals with two gay lovers who bring a young man into their lives from an Internet hook up site. Body deals with two sisters, their wandering mother, and a lesbian love affair. Auditionees will present two contrasting, contemporary monologues, one minute each. Also bring headshot and resume. Call Robert for an appointment: 954-801-9207 or e-mail information to sol_theatre@comcast.net.

Edge Theatre
Edge Theatre seeks actor, 30s or 40s, to play Anton Chekhov in I Take Your Hand in Mine by Carol Rocamora, based on the love letters of Anton and his actress wife Olga Knipper. Auditions: Saturday, March. 29, 2-6 p.m., at 3825 N. Miami Ave. E-mail headshot and resume to Jim at edgetheatre@earthlink.net and call 786-355-0976 for appointment. Non-Equity, paid.

The Promethean Theatre
The Promethean Theatre (TPT) announces Non-Equity auditions for The Violet Hour by Richard Greenberg; directed by Margaret M. Ledford. Opening June 27, 2008 running through July 13th, 2008. All positions are paid. Casting is for three men ages 20s-50s. Please prepare one two-minute contemporary monologue and bring one headshot and resume. Auditions will be held Saturday, April 12, 5-8 p.m., in the Mailman Hollywood Theatre on the campus of Nova Southeastern University. Callbacks from 7-10 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. You must have an appointment time to audition. To schedule your appointment please e-mail theprometheantheatre@yahoo.com Non-Equity, paid.

Ghost Light Series
The Ghost Light Series and the Studio Theatre of Wellington is holding non-Equity auditions for an upcoming play reading of Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful.
The story starts in a Houston flat where Carrie Watts is determined to outwit her bossy daughter-in-law, and go back to her hometown, only to find that trains don't go their anymore. She eventually boards a coach to a town near her childhood home. On the journey, she befriends a girl traveling alone and reminisces about her younger years and grieves for her lost relatives. With the help of the local police force, her son and daughter-in-law are in hot pursuit. However, Mrs. Watts is not to be beaten, and she persuades the understanding police officer to drive her to Bountiful. But what she sees is not what she expects. The Trip to Bountiful is a story full of memories, strength and acceptance. Needed are: Mrs. Carrie Watts, 60s; Ludie, 35-40, Carrie's son; Jessie Mae, 30's, Ludie's wife, Carrie's daughter-in-law; Thelma, 20s, befriends Carrie; Houston Ticket Man, 20-40s; Harrison Ticket Man/Traveler, 20-40s; Sheriff, 35-40. Auditions will be held on Monday, April 7, 5-10 p.m. at the Studio Theatre of Wellington, located at 11320 Fortune Circle, G-7 in the Wellington Commerce Park. Dates of commitment:
Rehearsal: Monday, May 12, 7-10 p.m.; Reading: Monday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. Both will also be at the Studio Theatre of Wellington. Participation is voluntary. For more information and/or to make an appointment, please call 954-270-0998 or e-mail us at ghostlightseries@yahoo.com. Non-Equity, Non-Paid.

Lake Worth Playhouse
Auditions will be held May 12-13 at 7 p.m. for the musical Hair at the Lake Worth Playhouse. Callbacks will be May 14 at 7 p.m. Seeking singers and actors of all ethnicities to play members of ‘the tribe’, a group of spirited hippies who protest the war in Vietnam and celebrate free love, spiritual enlightenment and racial equality.
Hair will be directed and choreographed by Carbonell Award nominee Robert Dawson, and will begin rehearsal in late May, open on July 18 and run through August 9. All roles are open. Please prepare a song in the pop, rock or rhythm & blues style. A pianist will be provided. You must have sheet music or a CD without someone singing. Bring clothing and appropriate footwear for a brief movement audition. You may also be asked to read from the script. Because Hair contains adult language and brief (non-sexual) nudity, all cast members must be at least 18 years old. Contact: Jodie Dixon-Mears 561-586-6169 ext. 204. Please visit our website at www.lakeworthplayhouse.org for more information. Non-Equity, Non-Paid

Male Actor/Comedian Needed
Male actor/comedian needed to portray a comic rabbi at weddings, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, etc. in South Florida. Improv and comedy experience a plus. This is a great opportunity, as there is no conflict with any other performance jobs. (If you are not available, you don't have to accept our particular job for that weekend.) Great pay and each performance is only 20 minutes! Please email photo and resume to: PasProductions@yahoo.com (Put in the subject line: "Rabbi/Florida" or your reply may not be looked at.) Non-Equity, Paid.

Mystery on the Menu
Need male actor for role of detective in upcoming murder mystery play. Can be any age, must be very animated and forceful, Call Barbara, 305-861-8605 to schedule an audition or email photo/resume to barbara@myseryonthemenu.com. Non-Equity, paid.


Call to Artists

Eco-Art Gallery by the Sea
Artists are invited to participate in Eco-Art Gallery by the Sea, a public art project created by the Environmental Coalition of Miami Beach (ECOMB) to embellish many new beach trash cans oceanside between Government Cut and 23rd Street in Miami Beach. Artwork sketches submitted to ECOMB will be featured in a menu booklet for corporate and individual sponsors. See www.ecomb.org/ecoart.html

Artwork should focus, as much as possible, on South Florida environmental themes, such as animal or plant life, habitats or South Florida influences.

Funds raised from the project will pay for additional beach clean up initiatives and educational projects by ECOMB, the City of Miami Beach, and Miami Dade County.

Compensation and Copyright
Artists will be paid $200 for each sponsored design that has been (1) approved by the Eco-Art Gallery by the Sea Design Review Committee, (2) printed and (3) officially featured on beach trash cans. ECOMB holds exclusive rights to market the artwork for use on any trash cans or recycle bins, in a coffee table book and other revenue generating ideas. The artist retains the copyright of the original artwork featured on adopted trashcan(s) and may choose to donate it to ECOMB for future fundraising purposes. To deter theft and vandalism, the opportunity to purchase prints on ECOMB's website will be clearly marked on the plaque. Funds raised from the website sale of print replicas will be split 50/50 with participating artists and ECOMB.

Submission Guidelines
· Canvas size for the Eco-Art Gallery by the sea is sixty-two (62) inches wide by seven (7) inches tall
· Eco Artwork Sketches must be submitted in digital format (.pdf) and delivered by either by disc to ECOMB office or emailed to ecombmiami@gmail.com
· Artwork must be delivered with a label containing the following information: (1) First and Last Name of Artist, (2) Title of Work, (3) Address, (4) Telephone Number and (5) Email Address
· Decorated trash cans will be unveiled at the Eco-Art Gallery by the Sea party and eco-fashion show on Earth Day - April 22, 2008

Environmental Coalition of Miami Beach
945 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 9, Miami Beach, Fl 33139
T: 786.357.1485 or 786.853.1855
ecombmiami@gmail.comwww.ecomb.org

Call for Writers and Photographers

Event Photographers Wanted
MiamiARTzine.com is seeking photographers who are interested in covering the Miami/South Florida arts scene. This is a perfect opportunity for students and up and coming photographers to increase their portfolios, get experience, have their work be seen and make contacts. We need assignment photographers who can take both candid and posed digital photos at events, get the names of the people in the photographs and send everything off promptly to our Photo Editor. Experience in resizing photos to our specifications is a plus. As the e-zine is produced by a non-profit organization, compensation will be in experience, clips and perks, including press credentials and entry into events. Another thing to keep in mind: the photographers who have worked with MiamiARTzine.com have all gotten paying jobs through the contacts they made working with us, as well as their work being seen in our biweekly e-zine. If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please reply with a brief e-mail about your background, your contact info, resume and a few of your photographs. E-mail StarrWriter2000@aol.com.

E-zine Seeks Short Fiction by South Florida Writers
MiamiARTzine.com is currently seeking submissions of unpublished short fiction. Any South Florida writer is encouraged to submit their work. MiamiARTzine.com is presented by the Miami Beach Arts Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising the awareness of the arts in South Florida and nurturing the voices of those involved in the arts. That said, we cannot pay monetarily, but writers would have a chance to have their work seen by our 4,000-plus subscribers and count it as a publication credit.

Guidelines:
The submission process is open to residents of South Florida
Stories should be 3,000 words or less
Stories must be sent as an rtf (rich text format) attachment in 12pt. Times New Roman, double-spaced, with one inch margins and the words "Fiction Submission" in the subject line
As MiamiARTzine.com is open to anyone who subscribes or logs on, stories must not have any graphic sex or excessive profanity
Writers should include a brief, 100 word publication history/bio
Writers must include name, address and phone number for contact purposes
Stories must be e-mailed to Mary Damiano, editor, StarrWriter2000@aol.com
Writers will be contacted if their story is chosen for publication.
Writers retain the rights for their story and are free to have it published elsewhere, however, the story will remain available in the MiamiARTzine.com archives

Arts Writers Wanted
Writers needed for MiamiARTzine.com. We need writers who are interested in covering the Miami/South Florida arts scene. We're eager to cover people and events that don't get as much coverage as well as the big splashy arts events. This is a perfect opportunity for journalism students and up and coming writers to increase their portfolios, get experience, have their work be seen and make contacts. We need people who can write with some flair, who are punctual, who communicate with their editor, who answer e-mails promptly, and who can turn around a story in 7-10 days. The ability to take and transmit digital photos is a plus. Writers should have a working knowledge of the arts and be comfortable with interviews. Writers are always encouraged to pitch stories that would fit the target and mission of the e-zine. Please, please, please: Only reply if you're serious about your work. We don’t have time to deal with writers who wouldn't know a deadline if it bit them and who don't contact their editor when a story falls through. We’re only interested in working with writers who understand and practice professionalism. As the e-zine is produced by a non-profit organization, compensation will be in experience, clips and perks, including press credentials and entry into events. If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please reply with a brief e-mail about your background, your contact info, resume and a few samples of your writing. E-mail StarrWriter2000@aol.com.

Volunteers

Mosaic Theatre
Mosaic Theatre is actively recruiting volunteers to launch several new initiatives. Assist Mosaic Theatre in many different capacities. Please contact Naomi Zapata at 954-577-8243.

Conni Gordon
Conni Gordon Arts Foundation, Inc. seeking volunteers who are dog lovers and/or who want to help in various tasks connected with an art center. Contact Miss Jerry at 305 532-1001. SoBe location. Barter possibilities.