GALVANIZE: Fw: Call for Artists: Take A Seat for Alexandria

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Subject: Call for Artists: Take A Seat for Alexandria

An upcycling and community art project

Call for Artists: Take A Seat for Alexandria An upcycling and community art project fundraiser for the Alexandria Library Foundation  For immediate release: December 5, 2025 The Alexandria Library is looking for artists to participate in an upcycling community art project by creating pieces of original artwork.   The Library has nearly two dozen chairs that were set to be discarded and instead are being given a second life as upcycled artwork! We are inviting local and regional artists to decorate the chairs in their own individual styles to create new, original art pieces. The unifying theme for the project is America 250, in honor of the country's 250th birthday celebration.  Artists interested in decorating a chair should submit an application at alexlibraryva.org/take-a-seat. Applications will be accepted between December 5, 2025 and January 9, 2026. Completed applications will be reviewed by a panel of Library staff and local artists. Selected applicants will be notified on January 20, 2026.  The completed chairs will be displayed at Library branches in spring as part of the All Alexandria Reads program. In late spring, the chairs will be made available to purchase through a public auction, with all proceeds going to support the Alexandria Library Foundation.  The program is designed to make a positive impact through creativity, collaboration, and sustainability practices. This is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Alexandria Library, the Alexandria Library Foundation, the City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts, and Alexandria's artist community.   For questions, please contact communications@alexlibraryva.org.  Chairs that will be made available to artists for turning into original art pieces. Copyright © 2025 Alexandria Library, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Alexandria Library 5005 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22304 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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[Unicum] MEGHÍVÓ: Mikulás 2025. december 6. SZOMBAT 3 PM

 

 

Kedves Washingtoni és Washington Környéki Magyar Családok!

 

 

Szeretettek várjuk Önöket és Családjukat a nagykövetségi Mikulás ünnepségre

 

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Belépés ingyenes, de regisztrációhoz kötött! Ezért kérjük jelezzék részvételi szándékukat 2025. december 6-ig az EmbassyofHungary@mfa.gov.hu címen. Küldjék el részünkre a gyermek/gyermekek nevét, akik részére Mikulás-csomagot biztosítunk az ünnepségen.

 

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GALVANIZE: DEAR LUNA : Short Film

Subject: DEAR LUNA : Short Film

PROJECT Dear Luna -- a short film. Director's Notes: At its core, Dear Luna is a story of the Venezuelan diaspora. Inspired by my family's experiences during the Venezuelan crisis, I wanted to explore how animal companions are a safety net for people in times of hardship. As a love letter to Venezuela, Dear Luna seeks to include songs, traditions, and experiences unique to my Venezuelan upbringing. With this I seek to break stereotypes, as well as teach and share the love I have for my culture. DIRECTOR Andy Espinoza PRODUCER Summer Brooke Gómez, PhD, MFA *************************************************** ROLE 1 OF 3:  Soledad *************************************************** Character: Soledad Role: Lead (Female) Ethnicity: Latina  Age Range: 20-25 Representation Note: Authentic representation of the Venezuelan community is a priority. We would love to cast an actor who identifies with Venezuelan heritage. However, we recognize this can be a specialized demographic in terms of casting, and we are also open to considering performers who have a meaningful connection to Venezuelan culture. Description:  Soledad is someone figuring out her place in the world. After losing her family, she is doing her best to keep everything together. She is driven, and caring, but also clumsy and neurotic. Self-reliant, but yearns for her community. Zillenial-type. Ranges between funny and emotional.  *************************************************** ROLE 2 OF 3: Young Soledad *************************************************** Character: Soledad (Young) Role: Lead (Female) Ethnicity: Latina Age Range: 10-15 Special Skills: Fluent in English and Spanish; Dog friendly Representation Note: Authentic representation of the Venezuelan community is a priority. We would love to cast an actor who identifies with Venezuelan heritage. However, we recognize this can be a specialized demographic in terms of casting, and we are also open to considering performers who have a meaningful connection to Venezuelan culture. Description:  Young Soledad is the antithesis of her older self. She is full of life, allowed to be messy and clumsy. At her core, she is someone who cares, loves, and gives. A reminder of who Soledad once was.  *************************************************** ROLE 3 OF 3: Xolo, a character deeply rooted in Aztec mythology. *************************************************** Character: Xolo Role: Lead (Male) Ethnicity: Mexican Indigenous Age Range: (25-45) Special Skills: Requires SFX makeup/costumes Representation Note: Authentic representation of Indigenous Mexican communities is a priority. We would love to cast an actor who identifies with Indigenous Mexican heritage. However, we recognize this can be a specialized demographic in terms of casting, and we are also open to considering performers who have a meaningful connection to Indigenous cultures of Mexico.. Description:  Xolo is the guide to the afterlife. Built from clay by Death itself, Xolo does the grunt work that Death cannot do. He is Death's top soldier, being loyal, and extremely skilled. He doesn't have time to think over things, he just does them, which can conflict with both Soledad and Death's unexpected behavior.  ******************************************** SHOOT DATES TBD Early 2026 LOCATION Winchester, Virginia Region RATE : Union and Non-Union submissions are requested This project is planned as a SAG micro-budget signatory.  SUBMISSIONS Self tapes and all correspondence may be sent to: dearluna.casting@gmail.com Taylor Royall Baltimore, MD 21209 See what's happening on our social sites

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GALVANIZE: Entertainment Needed - Holiday Market

Hello Artists!

I am currently booking the entertainment line-up for an outdoor holiday market here in Navy Yard that runs 12/12, 13, 14.

I am currently looking for singers, pianists, and saxophonists who are available for one or more of these dates. 

The hours are...

12/12, Friday, 4pm-9pm

12/13, Sat, 11am-6pm

12/14, Sun, 11am-6pm

The entertainment would be playing a one-hour set in between the DJ at some point during this time-frame.

If you are interested and available, can you please send over a quote as well as your resume and any available links to your work. I'm trying to close this piece of this event within the next 24 hours. 

Thank you!

Edward

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GALVANIZE: PRESS RELEASE: Worldwide Annual Golden Haiku Competition Opens – Submit Your Poems by January 11

 

Annual Golden Haiku Competition Opens – 

Submit Your Poems by January 11 

All are invited to celebrate "The Joy of Nature" with haiku on DC's streets this spring

  

Washington, DC (Nov. 18, 2025) — Ready to compete for the world's best haiku? The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID)'s annual worldwide Golden Haiku competition is officially open, now through Jan. 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Poets and aspiring poets of all ages from the DMV, the nation, and across the globe are invited to submit up to two original haiku inspired by this year's theme, "The Joy of Nature."  Cash prizes range from $75 to $500. 

A distinguished panel of published haiku experts will select winners across multiple categories, including first, second, third place, and a regional favorite from adult writers. The judges will also select school-aged winners from the elementary/middle school and high school categories, again including regional favorites. 

In mid-March, selected haiku will be displayed on signs throughout the Golden Triangle's sidewalk gardens, turning iconic downtown Washington, DC streets into a flowing outdoor gallery of poetry. Winning haiku will also be featured in the STQRY Guide app as part of the Golden Triangle BID's digital public art tour, a one-mile, self-guided walk with 20+ museum-quality artworks.

"Our beloved haiku competition returns every year to showcase creativity and create a connection between our local community and the world," said Leona Agouridis, President of the Golden Triangle BID. "In the spring, it's heartwarming to stroll our streets and read one haiku after another, linking original expression from authors who are a brief Metro ride away with others who are halfway around the world."

Haiku Workshop

To spark creativity over the holidays, the BID is co-hosting a free evening Golden Haiku Writing Workshop with the Japan-America Society of Washington, DC on Wed., Dec. 10, in the Golden Triangle neighborhood. 

Golden Haiku judge and acclaimed haiku author Abigail Friedman will share expert tips and lead fun, haiku-writing exercises. For details and registration, go to goldentriangledc.com/haiku.

Golden Haiku: Key Details 

• Deadline: Jan. 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
• Eligibility: Open to all ages, worldwide 
• Theme: "The Joy of Nature"
• Entries: Up to two original haiku per person
• Submit: Via the form at goldentriangledc.com/haiku

Form and Format

Golden Haiku follows the Haiku Society of America's guidelines for modern haiku, meaning you don't need to stick to the traditional 5-7-5 structure. You can focus on vivid, concise language that captures a moment of beauty or insight.

Competition Judges

• Abigail Friedman: Award-winning author of The Haiku Apprentice; translator of I Wait for the Moon; former diplomat; Board of Trustees, Japan-America Society of Washington, DC
• Lenard Moore: Haiku poet for 40+ years; first African American president of the Haiku Society of America; 2024 North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame inductee; author of Poems of Love & Understandingand The Open Eye
• Kit Pancoast Nagamura: Longtime columnist for The Japan Times; regular on NHK World's Haiku Masters and Journeys in Japan; Ito-en Oi Cha Haiku Contest winner; author of Grit, Grace, and Gold; judging from Japan

Submissions for the 2026 Golden Haiku competition must be received by Jan. 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET via the form on the BID's website at goldentriangledc.com/haiku. In March, winners will be announced, and haiku signs will go on display in the Golden Triangle.

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About the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District

The Golden Triangle BID is a dynamic neighborhood that extends from the front yard of the White House to Dupont Circle. The BID works to enhance the area's economic vitality by improving public spaces and supporting a strong downtown community. For more information, visit goldentriangledc.com and follow the BID on X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

 

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