Internship Opportunity Available

Are you looking for a chance to work with one of New York City’s most innovative dance organizations? iLAND (Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Art, Nature and Dance) is currently looking for an intern to join the team for the summer and fall of 2012. This internship is designed to provide the opportunity to build on your skills base with the aim of pursuing a career in arts management and/or the environment.

We value commitment and dedication from interns and will provide opportunities to engage with iLAND’s artists, board, and the wider community. There is no financial remuneration but out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

Download the position description HERE.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for your application to info@ilandart.org.

Bronx River Flotilla – May 5 – iLAB Residents in Action

On Saturday May 5th, 2012 iLAB Residents Follow the Water Walks will take part in the annual Bronx River Flotilla.

The Bronx River Alliance will host over 200 participants as they traverse the Bronx River – beginning at Shoelace Park and ending at Concrete Plant Park. Registration is full. There will be a picnic from 12:30-4 pm at Concrete Plant Park. Welcome paddlers as they reach the finish line. Bring a blanket and picnic lunch.

Join us for our first public paddling event of the season. You and over 200 participants will paddle and glide along almost six miles of the Bronx River, from 219th Street to Concrete Plant Park. Enjoy unique views of the neighborhoods through which the river flows on its way to the sea.

Click here for more information.

OPEN CALL: E|MERGE interdisciplinary artist residency

INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST RESIDENCY: February 14-26, 2012 at Earthdance, Plainfield, Ma www.earthdance.net
OPEN CALL DEADLINE: November 7th

E|MERGE encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration toward forging new creative relationships, that bridge known and unknown territories.

This residency is ideal for those interested in collaborating and cross-pollinating ideas with artists from other disciplines and backgrounds. Many of the collaborations begun during this residency have continued to develop into rich & ongoing artistic relationships. E|MERGE is a residency that has grown into an organically developing network of highly skilled artists.

Past residency projects have included: a Museum of Narrow Spaces taking place in multiple locations throughout the Earthdance grounds & physical landscape; a performance installation performed for one audience member at a time, centered around a remote cabin; a photo shoot and participatory installation in our lodge kitchen; a video installation in a library loft; an experiment in creating an improvisational group animal without the use of language; a multi-media piece on self & isolation; and so much more.

To learn more and apply visit: http://earthdance.net/programs/emerge12.htm