The Alaska State Council on the Arts is now using an online application site, https://www.callforentry.org/index.php (CaFE), for all ASCA Calls for Art. I encourage Alaska artists to familiarize themselves with CaFE, create a login name and password, and begin the process of submitting digital images of your work to create an online portfolio. CaFE offers a help page to assist in establishing your profile.
Calls for Art will be posted on CaFE, with a completed profile artists can submit a portfolio whenever necessary. No more slide sheets or CD’s to be mailed for each Call for Art, just click on your profile, select the images you wish to submit, cut and paste your resume and proposal into the online form and submit. Sounds easy? Yes, once you have figured out the system. But, it can be frustrating and confusing in the beginning, so don’t wait until the last minute to set up a profile.
To assist artists the Alaska State Council on the Arts is conducting teleconference workshops, two were held in December and two more are planned this month; Tuesday January 12 from 12-1 pm, and Tuesday January 26 from 5-6 pm. If you need help contact the ASCA at 907-269-6610 or 1-888-278-7424 or email Andrea Noble at andrea.noble@alaska.gov.
Let me know if I can answer any questions. I’ve gone through the process of setting up my own portfolio, and if my experience was typical I might be able to help with some of your concerns.
Best wishes for success with CaFE!
Gail Niebrugge, Vice Chair Board of Directors, Alaska State Council on the Arts
