Louisiana English Journal Call for Papers/Pictures

According to its Web site, “the next issue of the Louisiana English Journal will focus on Louisianians’ personal stories, observations, and photos of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.” Readers are invited to share personal stories, observations, and pictures. “All who experienced these historic storms–whether as tourists or residents or students–are invited to submit their true stories, poems, and pictures to LEJ. Displaced students and other south Louisianians are especially encouraged to submit their stories.”

Cash prizes ($20-$30) will be awarded in several categories. Submit your stories and poems by May 15, 2006; art and pictures by June 15, 2006. No fee. Find more information and the required Official Entry Form here.

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The Writer’s Online Poetry Spotlight

OK, so I’m posting one more time before signing off for a few days. This just came in to my e-mailbox, and I wanted to spread the word.

“Poets are invited to submit a poem for The Writer‘s Online Poetry Spotlight. One poem per spotlight session will be selected for expert critique by several award-winning poets. Each session will be online for about one month. The critique will include suggestions as well as comments citing the poem’s strengths. Guest poets will address form, poetic devices, sound, sensory elements and style, and will offer purely constructive comments.”

You need not be a magazine subscriber to submit. Poets whose work is selected for critique will receive a one-year subscription to The Writer. The best Spotlight submission posted on the magazine’s Web site in 2006 will receive $100.

Submit one poem by March 1; the first poem and critiques will be posted in the “premium subscriber” forum area of the magazine’s Web site by April 1, 2006 (in time for National Poetry Month).

See the full announcement for more information and submission instructions.

February Newsletter Available

Our February newsletter went out to subscribers earlier this week. Archives are available only to subscribers, but the current issue has been republished here. Check it out (and remember subscriptions are absolutely free–subscribe at our web site).

By the way, I don’t know why the link to the CRWROPPS list below and within our links list is not working right now. I hope that will resolve soon.

Job Announcement: KHN Center for the Arts

This just in from the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts:

Executive Director

Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts

801 3rd Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410, 402-874-9600

The Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts has an immediate opening for the Executive Director position to manage the operations of its artist-in-residence program. The Executive Director reports to the Center’s Board of Directors. The KHN Center seeks a creative, energetic individual with a passion for the arts dedicated to teamwork with strong organizational ability; excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills with familiarity and comfort with computer programs.

The KHN Center, which hosts 40 artists, writers and composers annually, is located in the center of historic Nebraska City, settled during the Civil War on the western bank of the Missouri River approximately 130 miles north of Kansas City and 50 miles south of Omaha. The community of over 7,200 is surrounded by apple orchards and is the home of the national tree-planting holiday, Arbor Day. The Center is housed in a renovated luxury triplex.

Responsibilities:

* Manage all aspects of Resident selection process, including scheduling residents, arranging selection meetings, and oversight of application processing, develop Selection Committee objectives and pool of future jurors.
* Serve as liaison between artists during residency sessions; advise the Board on Resident, facility and personnel matters.
* Manage communications with Residents including development of alumni relations; maintain Resident photo album and visual art collection.
* Assist with new Resident arrivals, provide orientation session, and assist with Resident requirements during their stay.
* Provide the Board with various reports in a timely manner.
* Arrange Resident community events such as readings and workshops and exhibitions as needed.
* Keep abreast of contemporary arts world and assist the Center in development of artist recruitment.
* Plan special community events as needed that bolster the Center’s mission, and assist in producing communications such as newsletters and brochures.
* Manage all special projects and programs such as the Art Gallery, special events, and communications.
* Maintain the Center’s art collection.
* Promote the Center and its programs, locally, regionally and nationally.
* Supervise and work in collaboration with the Development Director, and supervise the Resident Caretaker.
* Manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Development Director.

Qualifications:

Minimum: B.A. in the arts or related field.

Preferred: MFA or MA in the arts. Experience in arts administration.

Salary:

$36,000 per year. Health insurance benefits are not provided.

Screening of applicants begins March 31, 2006.

To apply, send via email PDF or Microsoft Word files only.

1. A letter of application
2. A vita that includes names, addresses, telephone and email addresses of three references.

Email to: jruffo(at)KHNCenterfortheArts.org

Joseph M. Ruffo, Interim Executive Director

www.khncenterforthearts.org