Artist Trust Arts Innovator Award Deadline
Applications for the 2014 Arts Innovator Award (AIA) are now open. The AIA provides two $25,000 awards to Washington State generative artists who are experimenting with new ideas, taking risks, and pushing the boundaries in their field. Violist Eyvind Kang received the 2011 award. The application is available to individual artists from all disciplines who demonstrate innovation in their art practice; are 18 years or older; a Washington State resident; and have a minimum of five years of professional art career. Deadline is June 23. Application and information at artisttrust.org.
CityArtist Projects Funding
Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture began accepting applications on May 21 for their CityArtist Projects program. The program provides funding for Seattle-based individual artists to develop and present their work. The 2015 cycle will award grants to artists working in dance, music and theater arts. The application deadline is July 16. More at seattle.gov/arts.
Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra Composition Contest
In this 2nd jazz ensemble composition contest for women, all entries must feature an alto sax soloist. The winning composition will be performed and recorded by the Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra with special guest Grace Kelly. The winner also receives a recording of her composition performed live, an honorarium of $300, and the winning piece will be published by SWOJO or their designated publisher. The contest has been created to encourage the composition and performance of the highest quality jazz ensemble literature playable by high school, college and professional bands alike. Entry deadline is June 30; applications are being accepted now. More information at swojo.org.
Improvisation Workshop in Holland
Applications are now open for the Dutch Impro Academy, October 12-19, Amsterdam. The program offers an incredible opportunity to work and play with the masters of Dutch improvisation. This year’s faculty: Han Bennink (drums), Eric Boeren (cornet), Wilbert De Joode (bass), Ernst Glerum (bass), Mary Oliver (violin), John Dikeman (sax). More information and application at www.dutchimproacademy.com.
On the Horizon
Sudden Valley Jazz Series
June 7, Sept. 27, Nov. 15
Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, 8 Barnview Ct., Bellingham
The Sudden Valley Jazz Series, Bellingham, a benefit series for South Whatcom Library, features the Dan Brubeck Quartet in June, the Miles Black Octet Tribute to Duke Ellington and Count Basie with Mike Allen, Adam Thomas and Julian MacDonough in September, and the Josephine Howell with Paul Rudd Trio in November. More at suddenvalleylibrary.org/jazz.
On the Horizon
Steve Griggs Ensemble Residency at Seattle Public Libraries
August 3-October 19
SPL branches
The ensemble, including saxophonist Griggs, trumpeter Jay Thomas, vibraphonist Susan Pascal, guitarist Milo Petersen, and bassist Phil Sparks, performs Griggs’ original narration and music programs Panama Hotel Jazz, about Japanese American experiences during WWII, and Cup of Joe Brazil, about saxophonist Joe Brazil. More information at stevegriggsmusic.com.
Write Earshot Jazz
The Earshot Jazz magazine reflects and shares the many ways that jazz intersects with lives in the Northwest. Earshot Jazz is seeking submissions from writers: Please email story pitches, comments, news and announcements to editor@earshot.org.
Help the Jazz Around the Sound Calendar
Please email news and announcements about jazz gigs, concerts and community events to jazzcalendar@earshot.org.
