How do you go from struggling, emerging or even semi-established artist to selling a complete show for $198 million? It’s a big art world out there, but maybe this is one place to start!

Magical Elves (Peabody Award-winning Project Runway, Emmy Award-winning Top Chef) and Sarah Jessica Parker (Golden Globe- and Emmy Award-winner) and her production company, Pretty Matches, are teaming up for an hour-long creative competition series among aspiring contemporary artists who will create and compete to conquer the art world!

If you’re an emerging or mid-career artist with a unique, powerful voice that demands a bigger stage – well. . . Here. It. Is.

We want contemporary artists. Your medium could be one of many (or several of many) – painting, sculpture, installation, video, photography, mixed-media – we want voices that believe in their art and want the world to know.

Attend one of our four regional casting calls around the country and we will consider you for participation in this groundbreaking show.

DATES:

LOS ANGELES
Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12, 10 AM – 2 PM
LAXART
www.laxart.org

MIAMI
Tuesday, July 14, 10 AM – 2 PM
Fredric Snitzer Gallery
www.snitzer.com

CHICAGO
Thursday, July 16, 10 AM – 2 PM
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Sullivan Galleries, 33 State Street
www.saic.edu

NEW YORK
Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
White Columns
www.whitecolumns.org

PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE OPEN CASTING CALLS:

1) YOUR COMPLETED AND SIGNED APPLICATION FROM THE WEBSITE (NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE OPEN CASTING CALL UNLESS THIS APPLICATION AND THE CERTIFICATION OF VERACITY IS COMPLETED AND SIGNED);

2) A “DIGITAL PORTFOLIO” WITH REPRESENTATIONS OF AT LEAST 10 PIECES OF ARTWORK, PREFERABLY MORE. THE DIGITAL PORTFOLIO MUST BE ON A CD-ROM OR USB FLASH DRIVE/JUMP DRIVE THAT IS CLEARLY LABELED WITH YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS. THE DIGITAL PORTFOLIO WILL BE LEFT WITH CASTING AND NOT RETURNED TO YOU;

3) A HARD COPY PORTFOLIO THAT SHOWS YOUR RANGE/DEPTH OF WORK. THIS HARD COPY PORTFOLIO WILL BE REVIEWED ON-SITE BY CASTING, SO PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD. THIS HARD COPY WILL NOT BE LEFT WITH CASTING;

4) IF POSSIBLE, ANY ORIGINAL ARTWORK THAT IS EASILY TRANSPORTABLE. THESE PIECES OF ARTWORK WILL BE FOR REVIEW ON-SITE AND YOU WILL NOT LEAVE THIS ARTWORK WITH CASTING; AND

5) AN UPDATED RESUME.

For more info visit: www.bravotv.com

Manny Perez and the Crook Brothers breathe life into Manny's latest script and creative endeavor in this City Of God and Amorres Perros'esqe film about the personal journey of a brave man who risks everything to find justice. La Soga is a visceral and gripping story of redemption that lays bare brutality and corruption. The film is set in the neighborhoods of the Dominican Republic and Washington Heights, New York. Peep the trailer below.

For more info visit the official movie site at: www.lasogamovie.com

Check out this live, cross-cultural musical gem from August 24, 1973 at Yankee Stadium. It features Manu Dibango on sax and vocals with Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria and Roberto Roena on percussion! Happy Easter everyone!!

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Memphitz is seen here rockin' República Eyewear's Barcelona sunglass frames.

Bling Break will air April 9-11.  For the full schedule visit: www.bet.com

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In this scene, Leonardo DiCaprio wears República Eyewear's Habana frame in black.

The Orchard and Los Angeles based interactive agency, Fluidesign have recently introduced Mobile Roadie, a simple and inexpensive way for any band, DJ, MC, labels, recording artist or musician to build, introduce and manage their own iPhone App.

This fully customizable, private label application allows you to fully develop and easily brand your app. Fans and customers will only see your name and icon in the app store and your app on their iPhone or iPod Touch. For a $299 one time fee, $29 a month and $.01 per month per install (the first 1000 installs are free) you get the following:

Music
Stream your music for your fans to sample and link to purchase on iTunes directly from your app.

Photo Gallery
Upload new photos of shows, press shots, candids, ANYTHING, whenever you want.

Shows
Allow your fans to follow your tour dates and alert them when you'll be in their area. Link to Ticketmaster/Live Nation (or any ticketing site) so your fans can purchase tickets on the fly.

Videos
Link to your YouTube videos from your app.

News
Post news stories with pictures and links. Also integrate your Twitter and RSS feeds.

Fan wall
Let's your fans participate, talk to each other, post photos from your shows, etc...

Profiles
Integrate all your online social profiles within the app. Fans can browse your myspace, facebook, imeem, etc. profiles right in your app.

Customization
MoRo is fully configurable. Upload your own images, choose your own colors, and fully control your content.

Stats
In depth reporting from the number of downloads, to what tracks are getting the most plays.

Song Notes
Add lyrics or notes about each song to better connect w/fans, share your process and get your users into your music.

For more info visit: www.mobileroadie.com

BMI Invites you to have an intimate conversation with some the top music industry executives, songwriters and producers as they share their experience and knowledge of today's music business. Featuring...

JENNIFER BLAKEMAN
Sr. VP for Universal Music Publishing

KWAME
Music Producer - Keyshia Cole, Fantasia, Christina Aguilera, and Will Smith

FRANKIE STORM
Songwriter - Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Inglesias, Ciara, and Britney Spears

JEFF FENSTER
Sr. VP of A&R for Jive Records

TRACKMASTERS (TONE & POKE)
Music Producers - Jay-Z, Nas, Ludacris, Rihanna, R-Kelly, Anthony Hamilton

DAVID “TOUCH” WRIGHT
Director of A&R for Def Jam Records

Moderated by...

BONSU THOMPSON
Cultural Journalist - XXL/KING/Dreamz R Real Ent

Clinton Recording Studios
653 10th Avenue
(46th St. and 10th)

Hors d'oeuvres and beverages to be served.

**DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE**

Please rsvp to industrypanel@bmi.com

For those that are looking or know people who are looking for work, here are three open positions that Heineken is looking for fill. Click on the links below to download the full job descriptions, responsibilities and requirements.

Download: Brand Director | PR & Experiential Strategy

Download: Brand Director | Hispanic Market

Download: Sr. Director Innovation & Packaging

To apply, email your cover letter & resume to Lisa Vera at: lvara@heinekenusa.com

Tyler Perry Studios "Extras Casting Department" is looking for Extras for the next feature film "Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself." Filming will begin in Atlanta Monday, March 16, 2009 - April 20, 2009.

If you are interested in working as an Extra send a photo and resume to tpsmovies1@yahoo.com. If you do not have a resume please include your contact information (PHONE NUMBER), height, weight, and date of birth with the email. You may also mail your photo to the address below no later than March 13, 2009.

The following talent is requested: Ages 20 and up ONLY!
African American Females and Males
Caucasian Females and Males
Hispanic Females and Males
Must have set etiquette
Must have professional work attitude
Must be available for a 12-14 hour day if booked

Extra Compensation: $90.00/12 hr day

Also looking for Stand Ins*:
If you are interested in working as a Stand In send a photo and resume to brit_grooms@yahoo.com. Please put "STAND IN" in the subject line of the email. If you do not have a resume please include your contact information (PHONE NUMBER), height, weight, and date of birth with the email. Please email your information no later than Monday, March 9, 2009.

The following talent is requested for Stand Ins:
Ages 20 and up ONLY!
African American male or female -4'9", 140lbs
African American male or female-5'5", 160lbs
African American female- 5'2", 110lbs

Requirements:
Must be available for a 12-14 hour day if booked
Must have set etiquette
Must have a professional work attitude
Must have a flexible schedule
Must be available to work 3-16-09 through 4-25-09

*Previous stand-in experience is a plus but not necessary.

Stand In Compensation: $125.00/12 hr day

No phone calls will be accepted.

TPS / Extras Casting
Attn: Heather
541 10th Street # 172
Atlanta, GA 30318
tpsmovies1@yahoo.com

The 5th Annual Connecticut Film, Writers, Music & Interactive Festival and Conference is accepting film and script submissions for the June 2-7, 2009 festival being held in downtown Danbury and on the campuses of Western Connecticut State University, the Northeast's gateway to the film, music and digital media industry. The festival and conference will feature the exhibition and competition of more than 130 independent films, 100 music performances and 100 workshops, panels and keynotes as well as dozens of parties, industry VIP events and network opportunities. The last day for submissions is April 15th, 2009.

Connecticut has become a hotbed of filmmaking activity in the last 2 years generating more than $600 M dollars of business as a result of the most competitive film, music and digital media state tax credits in the nation.  The festival is part of the marketing push to create new jobs and businesses in the state, which in turn is now attracting top talent who are relocating to the state and creating new talent through the abundance of educational opportunities and immersive courses offered by public and private universities and the state film office. 

For more info visit: www.ctfilmfest.com