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ANIMAFEST Zagreb 2014: Animated Film Competition

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Deadline: 1 February 2014
Open to:  filmmakers applying all animation techniques
Prize: cash awards of up to 2,500 €

Description

The 24th World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb is an international competition festival of short animated films that will be held in Zagreb from 3 to 8 June 2014.

The World Festival of Animated Film in Zagreb is traditionally the second oldest festival in Europe. In the course of its forty-year-old history it has systematically been following world animation production through a number of films in competition and out of competition. Built on the tradition of the Zagreb School of Animation, Animafest, the festival oriented towards auteur film, has made a reputation of being one of the most significant events in the domain of animated film.

Films can be submitted for one of the following competition categories: Grand Competition, Student Competition, Films for Children Competition, Commissioned Film Competition. NOTE: Films suitable for children that are submitted for Grand or Student Competition category can also be submitted for the Films for Children Competition category.

Eligibility

Animafest’s submissions are open to films applying all animation techniques, including combinations of live action and animation. Over 50% of the production must consist of animated sequences. Films must be completed after 1 January 2012 and with maximum running time of 30 minutes. Films previously entered at Animafest will not be taken into consideration.

Awards

Grand Competition

  • Grand Prix (best short film of the festival) – cash award of 2,500 € 
  • Golden Zagreb Prize (encouragement of creativity and innovative artistic achievement) – cash award of 2,000 € 
  • “Zlatko Grgić” Prize (best first production apart from educational institutions) – cash award of 1,500 €

Student Film Competition

  • “Dušan Vukotić” Prize (best student film) – cash award of 1,000 €

Films for Children Competition

  • Best film for children

Commissioned Films Competition

  • Best Commissioned Film

“Mr. M” Award – audience award
Best Animation School – award to an educational institution for the best choice of films submitted for selection (at the discretion of the Student Competition Selection Committee)

Application

There is no entry fee required. Online entry forms and instructions how to submit you entry are available HERE. Submission deadline is 1 February 2014.

NASA Space Settlement Contest for High School Students

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Deadline: 1 March 2014
Open to: students up to 12th grade (18 years old) from anywhere in the world
Award: $5,000

Description

The annual NASA Space Settlement Contest has opened for entries for 2014. This annual contest, co-sponsored by NASA Ames and the National Space Society (NSS) is for students up to 12th grade. The NASA Space Settlement Contest has been created to research space colonies and orbital settlements, through innovative space settlements designs developed by students.

A billion years ago there was no life on land. In a phenomenal development, by 400 million years ago land life was well established. We are at the very beginning of a similar, perhaps even more important, development. Today Earth teems with life, but as far as we know, in the vast reaches of space there are only a handful of astronauts, a few plants and animals, and some bacteria and fungi; mostly on the International Space Station. We can change that. In the 1970′s Princeton physicist Gerard O’Neill, with the help of NASA Ames Research Center and Stanford University, discovered that we can build gigantic spaceships, big enough to live in. These free-space settlements could be wonderful places to live; about the size of a California beach town and endowed with weightless recreation, fantastic views, freedom, elbow-room in spades, and great wealth. In time, we may see millions of free-space settlements in our solar system alone. Building them, particularly the first one, is a monumental challenge.

Why should colonies be in orbit? Mars and the Moon have a surface gravity far below Earth normal. Children raised in low-g will not develop bones and muscles strong enough to visit Earth comfortably. In contrast, orbital colonies can be rotated to provide Earth normal pseudo-gravity in the main living areas.

Individuals, small teams of two to five, and large teams of six or more are judged separately. Entries are also grouped by age/grade of the oldest contestant for judging. Contest categories are:

  • 7th grade and under: individual, small group, large group
  • 8th grade: individual, small group, large group
  • 9th grade: individual, small group, large group
  • 10th grade: individual, small group, large group
  • 11th grade: individual, small group, large group
  • 12th grade: individual, small group, large group

Additional categories based on artistic and literary merit are also included in the contest.

Teachers are encouraged to use this contest as part of their curriculum. See the space settlement teacher’s page HERE.

Eligibility

This annual contest, co-sponsored by NASA Ames and the National Space Society (NSS) is for all students up to 12th grade (18 years old) from anywhere in the world.

Award

The grand prize is awarded to the best entry regardless of contestant age. The single highest scoring team or individual attending will receive the NSS Bruce M. Clark, Jr. Memorial Space Settlement Award for $5,000. If a team wins, the sum will be evenly divided amongst them.

The highest ranking winners attending will be invited to give oral presentations as time is available.

All 2014 contest participants are invited to attend the NSS 33rd annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC) in Los Angeles, CA, 14-18 May 2014. Please note that contestants are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs, visas and conference expenses. Also, minors (children under 18) must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Among other potential problems, the hotel may not allow check-in without an adult in the party.

Application

Submissions must relate to orbital settlements. Settlements may not be on a planet or moon. Settlements must be permanent, relatively self-sufficient homes, not temporary work camps.

Designs, original research, essays, stories, models, artwork or any other orbital space settlement related materials may be submitted.
Submissions must be made in hard copy. No electronic submissions are accepted under any circumstances. This includes Power Point presentations, discs, CD’s, DVD, videos or anything but paper. NASA does not return contestant submissions. However, you may create an electronic project, such as a video or web site, and send us a hard copy description of the project. The description should include images and text to describe the project in sufficient detail for judgement. If your electronic project is web accessible, you may include the URL. It will not be used for judging, but NASA may, at its discretion, link to your project from the contest results page.

Two copies of the entry form (available HERE) with the appropriate information must be included with the submission; one firmly attached to the submission and one loosely attached (for example, with a paper clip). If possible, three-hole punch the loose one. Be sure to fill out all fields. Please type if at all possible. Use a separate sheet if necessary.

The submission must be the student’s own work. Plagiarism is forbidden. Quoted materials should rarely be more than a few lines, and never longer than a few paragraphs. Quoting long passages is forbidden. Entries caught plagiarizing, even one part of a large entry, will be disqualified and disposed of.

Entries must arrive by 1 March 2014 in:

NASA Ames Research Center
Al Globus/Mail Stop 262-4
Bldg. 262, Rm. 277
Moffett Field, CA 94035-0001
USA

Only if necessary, direct your questions to nss-students@nss.org.

For further information please visit the official website HERE.

 

Global Peace on the Move XII Fellowship in Thailand – June 2014

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Deadline: February 28 2014

Open to: Young peacemakers, leaders and activist from any country

Remuneration:  

The Thailand fellowship includes:

  • full or partial sponsoring of airfare,
  • free accommodation,
  • free catering,
  • free local transportation,
  • free meditation retreat fee.

Description:
Applications for the Peace Revolution Fellowship in Thailand – Global Peace On The Move XII – June 15-28 2014 are open now!

The fellowship offers a 14 days intensive training program providing participants with deeper insight in the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace and enhancing their ability to create peace within their family, professional and social environment.

In addition to our intense meditation practice, participants will gain knowledge of various theoretical approaches that include:

Conflict resolution and the role of the basic human self-disciplines
The role of our habits in our daily life and how to improve; the 5 Rooms of life
The factors that determine our perception to think, act and speak; relation between body and mind
Leadership: Eight pillars for a stable peaceful society
Thai-Buddhist Studies

Eligibility:
Candidates should be 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the airfare support.
Candidates must have completed 42 days of the online self-development program. Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
Candidates must have completed at least 1 ONLINE Special Ops.
Candidates have good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
Candidates should be optimistic, be open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in peace.

Application:
http://www.peacerevolution.net/docs/en/peace-revolution-fellowship-for-youth

March 1st, 2014 deadline for summer Carter Center International Internship Program

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Deadline: FALL (late August – early December) Deadline: June 15 SPRING (mid-January – early May) Deadline: Oct. 15 SUMMER (mid-May – mid-August) Deadline: March 1
Open to: Candidates who have completed at least two years of study, recent graduates (graduated within 24 months of the internship start date), and graduate/professional students
Remuneration: The Center does not offer stipends; however, there is some need-based financial assistance available for candidates who are selected*.

Description

For more than 20 years, the Carter Center Internship Program has provided more than 2,500 interns with a rewarding complement to classroom experience. Carter Center interns come from around the world and make vital contributions to the Center’s work. In turn, the Center provides a substantive learning experience that serves as a basis for interns to explore their career options and to attain professional skills. The goal of the Internship Program is to develop an informed and skilled work force committed to advancing peace and health worldwide.

Eligibility

Candidates who have completed at least two years of study, recent graduates (graduated within 24 months of the internship start date), and graduate/professional students are eligible.  For example, a qualified candidate within the United States will have a minimum of 60 credit hours earned toward a bachelor’s degree at the start of the internship.  There is no age limit.

 

Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to apply?
Since The Carter Center is a part of Emory University, we are able to sponsor J-1 visas for candidates who are able to provide the following documentation:

  • first page of passport (containing passport information and photo),
  • copy of academic transcript (English translation required),
  • resume,
  • ESL or TOEFL score, and
  • bank statement (or record of funding) in U.S. dollars, as candidates must have sufficient funds (which Emory considers to be around $7,000 for a 15-week internship) in order to be sponsored on the visa.

Remuneration

No. The Center does not offer stipends; however, there is some need-based financial assistance available for candidates who are selected*.  Instructions for applying are provided in the appointment letter to successful candidates.

*Please be aware that the amount of aid we are able to provide is not enough to defray all living expenses.

 

Are there other means of funding available?
The Jennie Lewis Life and Legacy Award (JLLLA) is open to an incoming intern each session. This competitive award involves a separate (but simple) application; the criteria for selection is based on both financial need and fit with the mission of the JLLLA.  An award winner will be named at the beginning of the internship session, at which time the award recipient will receive a grant of approximately $2,000. For more information about the JLLLA, please visit: http://www.cartercenter.org/donate/jennielewisaward.aspx.

 

Is it possible to work a part-time job while participating in the internship program?
Interns are required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week at The Carter Center.  An intern’s schedule is arranged with the supervisor and includes regularly scheduled blocks of time during normal business hours (e.g., four days of five hours each, five days of four hours each). This means that it is possible for interns to work part-time jobs in addition to their internships.

How to Apply?

Before you begin this application, please read the following notes carefully:

In order to access the Carter Center Intern application, you must establish a user account. You will be prompted to create a user name and password, and provide a valid e-mail address. Your user account will give you the option to save and continue your application at a later date, as well as check the status of your applicant file after your application has been submitted. Please be aware that once you submit your application, you will be unable to do any additional editing.

To complete the online application, be prepared to provide the following:

  • A 100-word autobiography.
  • A short 200-250-word essay stating your objectives and expectations of a Carter Center internship and how they relate to your goals.
  • Your resume, to be uploaded as a Microsoft Word document or PDF.
  • A short pertinent writing sample, preferably an academic paper five pages or less in length, to be uploaded as a Microsoft Word document or PDF. This can be a paper that you have previously written for your academic coursework. Alternatively, it can be a five-page excerpt of a larger pager. Double-spaced is preferred.
  • The names, titles, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of two people who will write letters of recommendation on your behalf. Your recommenders will be sent a system-generated e-mail after you have submitted your application that will allow them to copy and paste the recommendation letter into a Web form and submit it electronically.

The following materials must be submitted by mail:

  • Official transcripts in sealed envelopes.

Transcripts must be postmarked by the application deadline and sent to the address below:

Educational Programs
The Carter Center
One Copenhill
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, Ga. 30307

Graduate assistantships are available for the summer session only.

The Carter Center Graduate Assistant Program offers a limited number of opportunities to students currently enrolled in a master’s – or post-master’s – level program. At the start of the assistantship, qualified applicants must have completed a minimum of two semesters of their academic coursework. Please note that you may apply for the Graduate Assistantship Program in two ways:

  • 1) Apply and be considered for a graduate assistantship only.
    2) Apply and be considered for a graduate assistantship and internship; should you not be selected as a graduate assistant, you are still under consideration for an internship in the programs of your choice.

Candidates who have completed their degree are not eligible for the assistantship. The graduate assistant stipend is $3,500 for a 10-week, 40-hour-per-week commitment.
Begin HERE

Contact:

Educational Programs
The Carter Center
One Copenhill
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30307
Fax: (404) 420-5196

Lauren Kent-Delany
Director, Educational Programs
(404) 420-5154
lkentde@emory.edu

Anne Roberts
Program Assistant, Educational Programs
(404) 420-5179
Anne.C.Roberts@emory.edu

For more details, please see the official website HERE.

OneBeat 2014, Apply Now !

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  • OneBeat brings musicians from around the world to the U.S. to collaborate,perform, and exchange ideas.
  • OneBeat consists of a two week Residency, followed by a two-week tour.
  • Fellows create original material, give performances, collaborate with local musicians, and lead workshops with youth and community groups.
  • OneBeat invites musicians from a diversity of musical styles: rock, folk, experimental hip hop, electronic, jazz, classical, and more.

 

OneBeat is an international cultural exchange that celebrates the transformative power of the arts through the creation of original, inventive music, and people-to-people diplomacy. OneBeat brings young musicians (ages 19-35) from around the world to the U.S. for one month to collaboratively write, produce, and perform original music, and develop ways that music can make a positive impact on our local and global communities. More than a performance program, OneBeat balances three principles — dialogue, creation, and social engagement — to foster mutual understanding and cooperation among citizens of the world.

OneBeat begins with a two-week Residency, when Fellows create original material, record new musical ideas, and develop workshops to engage local communities. This is followed by a two-week Tour, when Fellows give performances, collaborate with local musicians and lead workshops with youth and communities groups.

OneBeat is a musical journey like no other. It is a chance for adventurous musicians from an incredible diversity of traditions to seek common ground, create new musical combinations, push the boundaries of music technology, and find ways to involve all members of society in the process of musical creativity. OneBeat endeavors to be the nexus of a new way of thinking about how music can connect people from across the world and around the block.

In the first two years of OneBeat, 57 musicians from 24 countries gave a dozen public performances for over 6,000 people, created 40 collaborative workshops for more than 1000 students, and appeared in 60 original short films, thousands of photos and dozens of recorded tracks. After the program itself, Fellows have continued the work and spirit of OneBeat with long-term musical collaborations, and interconnected socially-engaged projects based in Fellows’ home countries.

 

Age

OneBeat is open to musicians ages 19-35. Applicants must be 19 or older at the time of application and 35 or younger at the end of the program (October 2014).

Eligible Countries

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burma, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Fiji, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Russia, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela, Zimbabwe

Important Information for Applicants:

Musicians from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with or without formal musical training. We welcome music of all genres, including but not limited to: traditional/folk, hip hop, experimental, electronic, jazz, classical, sound design, beat-making, multimedia art, or any combination of these styles. In additional to full-time professional musicians, we also invite adventurous musicians who double as community organizers, instrument builders, writers, videographers, musicologists, educators, storytellers, dancers, shadow-puppeteers, and more.

 

Applications for the fall 2014 program open on November 15, 2013, and are due by January 15, 2014, 5:00 p.m. EST.

 

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

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The Awards

http://www.artandwriting.org/

OVERVIEW

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has an impressive legacy dating back to 1923. Over the years, the Awards have grown to become the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the U.S., and the nation’s largest source of scholarships for creative young artists and writers. A noteworthy roster of past winners includes Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Robert Redford, Joyce Carol Oates, Stephen King, John Updike, and many more.

Each year, the Alliance partners with more than 100 visual and literary-arts organizations across the country to bring The Awards to local communities. Teens in grades 7 through 12 can apply in 28 categories of art and writing for the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published. Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past award recipients. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.

In the last five years alone, students submitted nearly 900,000 original works of art and writing. During that period, more than 60 top arts institutes and colleges have partnered with the Awards to make $40 million in scholarships and financial aid available to regional and national Scholastic Award winners.

EXHIBITION

The Alliance’s Regional Affiliate Programs mount more than 70 art exhibitions in museums and galleries across the country. Regional exhibitions include Milwaukee Art Museum, WI; Miami Art Museum, FL; Ft. Wayne Museum of Art, IN; Stauth Memorial Museum, KS; College for Creative Studies, MI; School of Museum of Fine Arts, MA; and Mississippi Museum of Art, MS; among many others.

The 2013 National ART.WRITE.NOW NYC Exhibition took place in New York City from June 1 – June 15, coinciding with the national celebration at Carnegie Hall on May 31. National Gold Medalist work was on display at Parsons The New School for Design. A selection of work was also featured at Pratt Manhattan Gallery. Approximately 300 works of art and 300 works of writing from the National-Award-winning work were included in the exhibition. The Alliance also holds ongoing exhibitions at the U.S. Department of Education and the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.

In addition National Award-winning art and writing is displayed in cities across the US, as part of the ART.WRITE.NOW national touring exhibition. The tour will feature stops at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA from September 5, 2013 — October 2, 2013; the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM from November 15, 2013 — December 16, 2013, the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA from February 5, 2014 — March 2, 2014, and the Laramie Public Library in Laramie, WY from April 12 2014 – May 15, 2014.

PUBLICATION

Selections from The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are published in the National Catalog and The Best Teen Writing, which are distributed free of charge to schools and libraries nationwide. Works have also appeared in Scholastic publications including The Best Young Writers & Artists in America (Push), Scope magazine, Junior Scholastic magazine, Scholastic Art magazine, and New York Times Upfront magazine.

SCHOLARSHIPS

More than $250,000 is given annually through the Scholastic Awards program in awards and scholarships to top winners and their educators. In addition, more than $8 million in scholarships is set aside each year by our partners for recipients of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Seniors earning National Medals are eligible to receive scholarships through partnerships with esteemed colleges and universities. Click here to learn more!