ARTISTS NEEDED—The Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts is calling for artists—painters, sculptors, photographers—to have a showing of their works for spring, summer, fall and winter 2004. Bring 2 pieces of your original works or 3 photographs to SMOFA, 7080 NW 4 St., Plantation, FL 33317. Call 954-583-5551 for an appointment with the Curators, Olga Avallone and Marta Gomez. For more information, visit www.smofa.com or email thesmofa@msn.com. Se habla Español.
FILM AND VIDEO MAKERS NEEDED—The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is seeking film and video submissions for the sixth installment of Optic Nerve, the museum’s popular film and video showcase featuring the work of emerging South Florida artists and filmmakers. Submissions must be on VHS or DVD, no more than 8 minutes in length, and must include a copy of the artist’s resume, a brief description of the work, and a biographical statement. Submissions must also include the artist’s contact information, and will not be returned unless accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed return envelope. Tapes will be reviewed and selected by a jury of film and art professionals. The selected works will be screened at MOCA during Optic Nerve on Friday, July 23 at 8pm. Deadline: Submissions must be postmarked no later than June 11, 2004. Send submissions to: MOCA, Attn. Optic Nerve, 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL  33161. For more information, call 305-893-6211.
POETS NEEDED—The International Library of Poetry has announced that $58,000 in prizes will be awarded this year in the International Open Poetry Contest. Poets from the Miami area, particularly beginners, are welcome to try to win their share of over 250 prizes. The deadline for the contest is May 31, 2004. The contest is open to everyone, and entry is free. To enter, send one original poem, any subject and any style to: The International Library of Poetry, Suite 19919, 1 Poetry Plaza, Owings Mills, MD 21117. The poem should be 20 lines or less, and the poet’s name and address should appear on the top of the page. Entries must be postmarked or sent via the Internet by May 31. You my also enter online at www.poetry.com.
STUDENT ARTWORK NEEDED—All public and private school teachers in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties are invited to exhibit student artwork at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s student exhibition space. Exhibition slots are limited. For an application and more information, please call 954-921-3274, ext. 254.
TALENTED TEENS NEEDED—Hollywood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is announcing the “Greater Hollywood Stars Teen Search,” an amateur talent event for teens ages 13-19. Three categories of amateur competition for groups and individuals in Dance, Vocal and Instrumental will be showcased with auditions held at South Broward High School, 1901 N. Federal Hwy., Thursday, April 29 at 7pm, application deadline: April 26. Acts should not exceed four minutes and should not have more than 10 participants. Audition participation fee is $10 per person. Applications are available at the following locations: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 2400 Charleston St., 954-921-3412; Driftwood Community Center, 3000 North 69th Ave., 954-967-4241; David Park Community Center, 108 North 33rd Ct., 954-967-4236; and Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St., 954-921-3408. All participants must be of amateur status, meaning either all or part of a group or individual who has not been professionally paid for performing. All participants selected for the finals must attend a dress rehearsal on Thursday, May 6 at 7pm. The finals will be held Friday, May 7 at Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St. and US1 at 7pm. Admission is $5 per person for spectators. For more information, call Special Events Coordinator, Misty Knight at 954-967-4236.
TOUR GUIDES NEEDED—The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood seeks volunteer tour guides (also known as docents and junior docents). Docents and junior docents (who are ages 13-19) give tours of the Center’s gallery exhibitions to school groups and other organizations. They also participate in theme-based, interactive, hands-on visual and performing arts activities with the Center’s education department staff. Recruitment and training for volunteer tour guides is provided. For more information, please call 954-921-3274.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Bankers Life and Casualty Company, Kendall branch, seeks volunteers to help raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association during the first “Forget Me Not Days” in Miami, May 7-8. Volunteers will assist Bankers Life and Casualty Company agents and employees them collecting donations and distributing 50,000 forget-me-not seed packets in 48 hours on street corners throughout Miami. “Forget Me Not Days,” taking place in eight U.S. cities including Miami, encourage Americans to plant the flower seeds in honor of the estimated four million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Individuals interested in volunteering should attend the organizational meeting on April 28, at 6:30pm at Bankers Life and Casualty. Bankers Life and Casualty Company is located at 11410 N. Kendall Drive, #308, Miami. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, call Barbara Thompson at 305-273-0707.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged needs adult volunteers to do group activities such as current events, playing piano, art classes, knitting with our PACE participants and to visit our elderly residents. Knowledge of Spanish as well as English is helpful. Miami Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged at Douglas Gardens, 5200 NE 2nd Ave., Miami. Call Susan Willenborg at 305-751-8626, ext. 2176, or e-mail swillenborg@mjhha.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Why not become a Gardens Volunteer at historic Pinecrest Gardens? The Recreation Department is looking for friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic individuals to assist with special projects, tours and programs at Pinecrest Gardens. If you would like to become a volunteer, contact Domino at 305-669-6942 or by email, Ireland@ci.pinecrest.fl.us.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those in our community who have lost their sight? Then become a volunteer at The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. The Lighthouse offers a complete range of engaging and fulfilling volunteer opportunities. No special training or experience necessary. Areas where volunteers are needed include personal management, computer training, children’s programs, development, orientation and mobility, arts and crafts, Lighthouse garden and courtyard, aids and appliance store, and reception. For more information, contact Isabel at 305-856-2288.
 

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