Introduction to the black side.............

For a while I have been concerned that the black side of life and design here in the city of boston gets overlooked. In a city that is 51% minority with a Black Governor, why do we have to work so hard to know about all the exciting things that are happening in the city? Therefore the goal of this blog is to pass along information about events, activities, job opportunities and restaurant reviews from a minority perspective. The Black side or hidden side of life and design here in Boston is the scope of what you will find in the posts. And some occasional commentary will also make its way to the web. Enjoy!


Friday, October 17, 2008

Fwd: Vacancies





Please read below and pass on!


Daniel Corria
CIFM Manager/Architect
GSA Regional NOMA Champion
Urban Development/ Good Neighbor Rep.
Property Development Division
President AFGE Local 2264, AFL-CIO
BIG Region One Council President
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to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might." -
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"Angela P.
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Subject
Vacancies









Colleagues and Friends:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is actively
seeking candidates from all sources to fill several positions, some at the
entry level: GL-1811-5/7/9. Applications will be accepted from all
qualified U.S. citizens. You need not be a current or former Federal
employee to apply. In 2007, ATF was ranked as one of the top 15 places to
work in the Federal government and one of the top law
enforcement agencies!

Please forward this to everyone you know who is seeking a career in law
enforcement.

http://www.atf.gov/careers/opportunities/special-agents.htm
<http://www.atf.gov/careers/opportunities/special-agents.htm>

One of the key requirements for some of the positions: Must be able to
speak Spanish and pass Speaking Proficiency Test.

Should you require additional information, please contact the ATF
Recruitment, Hiring, and Staffing Center: (202) 648-9100.

Upon submitting your application, please notify me so we can gauge the
level of interest and/or follow up.


Anna M Rosario
Special Emphasis Program Manager
U. S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20530




Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Fwd: A Public Service Announcement From The Word



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 "Bad politicians are sent to Washington by good people who don't vote."
 
                                                                          William E. Simon
 
To My Subscribers: 
 
Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2008 is the most important day in our nation's history. I urge everyone who has not already done so to register to vote. The last day to register to vote in Massachusetts is Wednesday, October 15. For more information on how to register, visit
www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howreg.htm. For information on national voter registration, visit www.vote411.org. You may also download a voter registration form by visiting www.fabnit.com/nvra-update-09-12-06.pdf. For Massachusetts residents, the voter registration form must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, October 15.
 
In the October 17 issue of The Word, the Election 2008 section will include each candidate's stand on the issues, and Barack Obama's and John McCain's latest proposed economic stimulus plans. 
 
Did you know:
 
In both 2000 and 2004, the Presidential Election in some states was decided by only a few votes.
 
Elected officials need to know that our community votes and we will be heard! 
 


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Fwd: [Urbanarts_ar] opportunities



Dear Registry Artist,
 
This listserv is emailed weekly to members of the UrbanArts National Artist Registry, dedicated to sharing public art opportunities in the U.S. and beyond. Those who wish to join the Registry may download the Registry Form from our website. To be removed from the list, please return this email with REMOVE in the subject line. Following the listings of this week in order:
A) $100K+ projects
B) Projects below $100,000
C) Competitions and Awards
D) Temporary Public Art and Exhibitions
E) Conferences, Lectures, Community Meetings
F) Employment
G) Residencies & Fellowships
 
Please note that there may not always be listings available in all categories. Although the UrbanArts Institute makes every effort to verify the information contained in these listings, artists are advised to check deadlines and eligibility requirements before making a large investment of time or money. This listserv may contain listings from other sources, including 4Culture, the Public Art Network of Americans for the Arts, and the Artist Foundation. UrbanArts opportunities listings are funded in part by individual contributions and the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency supporting the arts, humanities and sciences, which also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.


Chr istina Lanzl
UrbanArts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
<http://www.urbanartsinstitute.org> <http://www.urbanartsinstitute.org>   
10/15/08

Please consider the environment before printing this email.
 
A) $100K+ projects
Deadline: December 5, 2008, by 5:00 pm,
Scottsdale, AZ  - Eldorado Fire Station #1 RFQ
Budget: $125,000
The Scottsdale Public Art Program is accepting qualifications from artists for an opportunity to create a stand alone dynamic artwork at a new fire station in Eldorado Park.
Website: http://www.scottsdalepublicart.org/documents/EldoradoFire_RFQ.pdf <http://www.scottsdalepublicart.org/documents/EldoradoFire_RFQ.pdf>
 
Cleveland, OH  - Public Art
Cleveland Public Art is inviting artists to submit letters of interest and qualifications for one or more of three public art projects. The public art opportunities arise out of capital improvements recently undertaken by the city's water division. If you visit the competitions page of the Cleveland Public Art website, you can download a concise version of the call, which provides all the information you would need, or, if you prefer, a slightly more elaborate version is also available. Cleveland Public Art is a private, non-profit organization administering this call under contract to the City of Cleveland.
Budgets: $25,000 - $149,000.
Contact: Vince Reddy, AICP
Project Manager
Cleveland Public Art
1951 W. 26th St., #101
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-621-5330 office
216-276-0608 cell
216-621-5423 fax
Website: www.clevelandpublicart.org <http://www.clevelandpublicart.org>
 

B) Projects below $100,000
Deadline: November 28, 2008
Augusta, ME  -  Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School
The Maine Arts Commission is making a call to professional artists who live in New England to submit proposals to design, execute, and install artwork at the Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School, Percent for Art site.
Budget: $45,000
Website: http://mainearts.maine.gov/public/percent/index.shtml <http://mainearts.maine.gov/public/percent/index.shtml>
Contact: Kerstin Gilg
Public Art Associate
Maine Arts Commission
193 State Street, 25 SHS
Augusta, ME 04333-0025
207/287-6719 Direct Line
877/887-3878 TTY/NexTalk User ID: kerstin.gilg
207/287-2724 General Office Line
207/287-2725 Fax
<mailto:kerstin.gilg@maine.gov <mailto:kerstin.gilg@maine.gov> >


Deadline: December 12, 2008 (extended from November 30).
Athens, GA  - "Art Rocks!" Bus Shelter Design Competition
Eligibility: This is a nationwide competition open to all artists, architects, students and designers.   
The Athens Area Arts Council of Athens, GA, in partnership with the Athens Transit System and the Unified Government of Athens Clarke County, announces its second Art Bus Shelter Design Competition.  This year's theme, "ART ROCKS!" asks designers to pay artistic tribute to the musical talent of Athens. Eight bus shelters will be installed along two major arteries near downtown Athens, GA.  
Budget: Winning designs will receive an award of $5,000 per shelter. Bus shelter fabrication, materials and shipping budget limited to $9,160 per shelter.
Website: www.athensarts.org <http://www.athensarts.org>
 
Deadline: October 31, 2008
East Boston, MA  -  OUR GARDEN Art Fence and Gate RFQ
Eligibility:  This project is open to all artists/designers residing in the Greater Boston Area. Artists with experience working with public art, community involvement processes, and environmental justice themes are encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to work with youth
Project Summary: NOAH invites artists to forward qualifications for the Our Garden Art Fence project. Funding for the project has been provided by Fund for the Arts, a restricted20fund of the New England Foundation for the Arts.  The Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is facilitating the artist selection process.  NOAH, the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, is an East Boston community development corporation.
Budget: The design fee for the entire project from proposal through implementation phase is $8,000. Phase 1 will lead to the selection of one artist/designer who will be invited to develop the project proposal, and, in Phase 2, complete design development and construction documentation in partnership with NOAH, the Boston Art Commission and other agencies as appropriate. The anticipated Phase 2 all-inclusive fabrication and installation budget is projected at $30,000. The work will include a number of workshops with youth from the Umana Middle School, Noah's E3C program, and interested community members.
Contacts: Brenda Cotto-Escalera, Director, Community of Building & Environment, NOAH <mailto:brenda@noahcdc.org> <mailto:brenda@noahcdc.org>   
617-418-8241
Christina Lanzl, Project Manager, UrbanArts
<mailto:christina.lanzl@massart.edu> <mailto:christina.lanzl@massart.edu>   
617.879.7973            
http://www.urbanartsinstitute.org <http:/ /www.urbanartsinstitute.org>  - Call to Artists is posted at Opportunities  or <http://www.massart.edu/x1671.xml> <http://www.massart.edu/x1671.xml>  
 
D) Temporary Public Art and Exhibitions
Deadline: October 31, 2008
Chelsea, MA  -  Forbes Park RECLAIMED MATERIALS SCULPTURE INSTALLATION
Eligibility: Open to artists/designers in the greater metropolitan Boston area. Students are eligible to apply.
Urban Design & Development is seeking eight artists/designers to create one of a kind original outdoor sculptures for a yearlong installation on the grounds of the Forbes Park development in Chelsea, MA. Artists/designers are asked to include reclaimed materials from the site in the design. Works will be exhibited on the grounds of Forbes Park between May 2009 – April 2010. A public reception will be held in Spring 2009. The UrbanArts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is facilitating the project.
Honorarium: $500. Artists may offer works for sale, Sales are not subject to commission.
Contact: Christina Lanzl, Project Manager, UrbanArts Institute
<mailto:christina.lanzl@massart.edu> <mailto:christina.lanzl@massart.edu>   
617.879.7973            
http://www.urban artsinstitute.org <http://www.urbanartsinstitute.org>  - Call to Artists is posted at Opportunities or <http://www.massart.edu/x1671.xml> <file://localhost/%3Chttp/::www.massart.edu:x1671.xml%3E>;
 
Deadline: December 12, 2008
Providence, RI  -   2009 Art Windows
Seeking art and art installation proposals for 10 windows in Downtown
Providence for the 2009 season. Site-specific is preferred, pre-existing
accepted; 2D or 3D. Some spaces are raw, and others are located within
established businesses. Site visits encouraged before proposal is written.
Jury includes Diana Gaston, Associate Curator, Fidelity Investments. First
round will begin 03/15/09, and others to be determined. No email entries.
Stipend: $100
Images must be in standard JPEG (.jpg) format, and should be no more than
800 KB in size. Images should be roughly 600 x 900 pixels. No Power Point
presentations accepted. Note that this work is on view to the public 24 hrs
a day, so think accordingly when submitting your proposal.
Website: http://providenceartwindows.blogspot.com <http://providenceartwindows.blogspot.com>
<http://providenceartwindows.b logspot.com/ <http://providenceartwindows.blogspot.com/>; >  
E-mail: rebecca.siemering@gmail.com.
Send 8-10 jpegs on disk, printed 1 page proposal, image list,resume, and SASE to:
Rebecca Siemering, PAW Director,
545 Pawtucket Avenue
Box 206
Pawtucket, RI, 02860
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Fwd: YPN Co-sponsors 3RD THURSDAYS!!











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Thursday, Oct. 16th
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