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SUMMARY:A/V Club April
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 22\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\nWe’ve added preceding Saturdays as A/V Studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \n  \nSaturday\, April 18\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, April 22\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, May 16\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, May 20\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, June 13\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, June 17\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \n  \n  \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. New members are always welcome and appreciated- we want to see your work! \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-april/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:A/V Club March
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 18\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\nWe’ve added preceding Saturdays as A/V Studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \n  \nWednesday\, March 18\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, April 18\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, April 22\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, May 16\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, May 20\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \n  \n  \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. New members are always welcome and appreciated- we want to see your work! \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-march/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 18\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\nWe’ve added preceding Saturdays as A/V Studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \n  \nSaturday\, February 14\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, February 18\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, March 14\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, March 18\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \n  \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. New members are always welcome and appreciated- we want to see your work! \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-14/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:Workspace Residency\, Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:Application period: Opens January 26 2026. Deadline Friday\, February 27\, 2026.\nResidency dates: August 14–September 5\, 2026 (three-weeks)\nSupport provided: $1400 stipend\, $300 artist fees\, additional $500 artist fee for Silo City resident\, accommodations\, up to $400 in travel support for non-local residents\, up to $1400 optional financial assistance for childcare and/or disability support.\nNotification date: May 15\, 2026\nClick here to learn more and apply\nSqueaky Wheel is excited to share the open call for the Summer 2026 residency program. The short-term residency is open to applicants from Buffalo and across the United States who are seeking resources\, time\, and support for ongoing projects or the creation of new work. \nResidents have tailored access to facilities\, equipment\, technical consultation\, from Squeaky Wheel\, as well as our partners Buffalo Game Space\, The Foundry\, Mirabo Press\, and Silo City. Residents present on their work together in a public event\, present a workshop for the Squeaky Wheel community\, and participate in tailored activities\, such as field trips\, critiques\, among others. \nWe aim to support our residents’ careers and continue our relationships after the residency has concluded. Former residents have been invited to present exhibitions\, performances\, screenings\, among other activities. \nBanner image: A tour of Silo City with their Director of Ecology Joshua Smith\, and Squeaky Wheel residents Ahmed T. Ragheb\, Lily Ekimian Ragheb\, and Kathryn Ramey and her son. Behind them is a large grain silo\, Marine A.
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/workspace-residency-summer-2026/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 21\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\nWe’ve added preceding Saturdays as A/V Studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \nSaturday\, January 17\, 2-4pm A/V Studio \nSaturday\, February 14\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, February 18\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, March 14\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, March 18\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. New members are always welcome and appreciated- we want to see your work! \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-12/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 22\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\nWe’ve added preceding Saturdays as A/V Club studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \nSaturday\, October 18\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, October 22\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nFriday\, November 14 is A/V Club Presents\, a showcase of A/V Club participants’ work (more info to come!) \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. New members are always welcome and appreciated- we want to see your work! \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-13/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 10\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\nWe’ve added preceding Saturdays as A/V Club studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \nSaturday\, September 6\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, September 10\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, October 18\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, October 22\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. New members are always welcome and appreciated- we want to see your work! \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-11/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 20\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\nWe’ve added preceding Saturdays as A/V Club studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \nSaturday\, August 16\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, August 20\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, September 13\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, September 17\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. New members are always welcome and appreciated- we want to see your work! \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-10/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 23\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\nWe’ve added preceding Saturdays as A/V Club studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \nSaturday\, July 19\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, July 23\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, August 16\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, August 20\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. New members are always welcome and appreciated- we want to see your work! \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-9/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 18\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\nWe’ve added preceding Saturdays as A/V Club studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \nSaturday\, June 14\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, June 18\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, July 19\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, July 23\, 6:60-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. New members are always welcome and appreciated- we want to see your work! \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-8/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:Call for submissions: Squeaky Wheel's 22nd Animation Fest!
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: June 27\, 2025\, 11:59 PM\nNotification Date: August 22\, 2025\nSqueaky Wheel announces the call for submissions for our annual Animation Fest!  Celebrating its 22nd year\, we are proud to continue a festival showcasing short films and artworks made in a diverse variety of animation techniques\, including stop-motion\, claymation\, 3D animation\, hand-painted film\, motion graphics\, and more. All genres are welcome. Past festivals have showcased work from both rising artists as well as established artists. \nThe 22nd Animation Fest will be held online and in-person in Fall 2025. Films in the virtual program will be accessible for 24 hours thereafter for general audiences\, and 72 hours for Squeaky Wheel members. If selected\, you will be asked for a downloadable copy of your film and stills from your film. \n\nEach individual submission should not exceed ~10 minutes.\nThere is no submission fee.\nAll selected artists will receive a screening fee of $100 per selected film. (International applicants must have a Paypal account to receive their screening fee).\nAll selected artists will receive a one year membership to Squeaky Wheel.\nMultiple submissions per artist are accepted.\nFilms must have been completed within the past ~2 years.\n\nArtists who face systemic and structural barriers are encouraged to apply. Please direct any questions about the application process and your submissions to Ekrem Serdar at ekrem@squeaky.org \nClick here to submit your films\nImage description: Documentation from the 20th Animation Fest retrospective at North Park Theater. A projection in a darkened movie theater. On the screen is the word “Filmmakers!”\, which is from Helen Hill’s 2004 short film Madame Winger Makes a Film: A Survival Guide for the 21st Century.
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/call-for-submissions-squeaky-wheels-22nd-animation-fest/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Screenings
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 21\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\nWe’ve added preceding Saturdays as A/V Club studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \nSaturday\, May 17 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, May 21 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, June 14\, 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, June 18\, 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. New members are always welcome and appreciated- we want to see your work! \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-7/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 30\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\nWe’ve added preceding Saturdays as A/V Club studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \nSaturday\, April 26 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, April 30 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, May 17 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, May 21 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. New members are always welcome and appreciated- we want to see your work! \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-6/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 19\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\nWe’ve added preceding Saturdays as A/V Club studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \nSaturday\, March 15 2-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, March 19 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \n  \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. New members are always welcome and appreciated- we want to see your work! \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-5/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 19\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\n  \nWe’ve shifted A/V Club to Wednesday nights! We’ve also added the preceding Saturday as A/V Club studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \nSaturday\, February 15 1-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, February 19 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, March 15 1-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, March 19 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \n  \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-4/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T203000
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 22\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\n  \nWe’ve shifted A/V Club to Wednesday nights! We’ve also added the preceding Saturday as A/V Club studio days where members are encouraged to convene and work on projects in our lab to present for the meetup. Future dates will be: \nSaturday\, January 18 1-5pm – A/V Studio \nWednesday\, January 22 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \nSaturday\, February 15 1-5pm A/V Studio \nWednesday\, February 19 6:30-8:30pm A/V Club Meetup \n  \n  \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. \n  \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-3/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T203000
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 18\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\n  \nWe’ve shifted A/V Club to Wednesday nights for the remainder of the year! Future dates will be: \nJanuary 22 \nFebruary 19 \n  \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. \nAt this meeting\, William Cornelison will present a brief skill share on capturing analog video game footage! We’ll then talk about the upcoming year and spend time watching and discussing each other’s pieces. \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club-2/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 20\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\n  \nWe’ve shifted A/V Club to Wednesday nights for the remainder of the year! Future dates will be: \nNovember 20 \nDecember 18 \n  \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. \nAt this meeting\, we’ll spend time watching and discussing each other’s pieces. \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/a-v-club/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T203000
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SUMMARY:A/V Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 16\, 6:30-8:30pm\nFree\, sign up below\n  \nWe’ve shifted A/V Club to Wednesday nights for the remainder of the year! Future dates will be: \nOctober 16 \nNovember 20 \nDecember 18 \n  \nWe’ll reevaluate again in December as to how well the day and time works for everyone. If you’ve been unable to attend A/V Club up to this point\, now is a great time to jump in- we hope you can make it to the up coming meetings! \n  \nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s A/V Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. \nAt this meeting\, we’ll spend time watching and discussing each other’s pieces. \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the A/V Club structure in the future. \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/av-club-5/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000
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SUMMARY:AV Club
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 21\, 1-3pm\nFree\, sign up below\nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s AV Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. \nAt this meeting\, we’ll spend time watching and discussing each other’s pieces. Additionally\, following the meetup Ekrem Serdar\, Squeaky’s Curator will be hosting info session for the next Workspace Residency application! \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the AV Club structure in the future. \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/av-club-4/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T150000
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SUMMARY:AV Club
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 17\, 1-3pm\nFree\, sign up below\nJoin us for the next round of Squeaky’s AV Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. \nAt this meeting\, we’ll spend time watching and discussing each other’s pieces. \nHave a skill you want to share with the group? We’re looking for ways to share the little tidbits of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way from the various working methods we’ve employed while toiling in the studio. If you’ve found an interesting art hack\, have a passion for technical skill\, or find yourself knowledgeable in a topic you think might be good to pass along to fellow artists\, fill out this form and let us know! We’d like to include informal skill sharing as part of the AV Club structure in the future. \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/av-club-3/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:AV Club
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 20\, 1-3pm\nFree\, sign up below\nJoin us for another round of Squeaky’s AV Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. \nAt this meeting\, our Curator Ekrem Serdar will give a brief talk about how to find opportunities to advance your projects with resources like residencies and grants. We’ll spend time watching each other’s pieces and discuss how everyone might like to move forward with future skill shares\, events\, and ways to build and develop community around a love for media art and moving images. We hope you’ll join us! \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/av-club-2/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:AV Club
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 15\, 1-3pm\nFree\, sign up below\nJoin us for the inaugural meeting of Squeaky’s AV Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. \nAt this first meeting\, our Technical Director Mark Longolucco will lead an informal\, playful and generative skill share around live sound mixing\, and we’ll get to know each other while sharing work. As the group develops\, we will bring in guest artists\, plan events\, and build community around a love for media art and moving images. We hope you’ll join us! \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
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LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:AV Club
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 15\, 1-3pm\nFree\, sign up below\nJoin us for the inaugural meeting of Squeaky’s AV Club\, a new monthly meetup for digital artists\, media artists\, sound artists\, video artists\, filmmakers\, animators\, game designers\, etc etc.  Come share works in progress\, talk skills and experiences\, and embrace the challenges of making media work in an informal\, constructive and exploratory environment. \nAt this first meeting\, our Technical Director Mark Longolucco will lead an informal\, playful and generative skill share around live sound mixing\, and we’ll get to know each other while sharing work. As the group develops\, we will bring in guest artists\, plan events\, and build community around a love for media art and moving images. We hope you’ll join us! \n  \nNote: This is an interdisciplinary group\, so if you’re only interested in talking about a single art form\, then this might not be the right group for you. If you’re interested in sharing\, learning\, exploring\, and experimenting across forms\, genres\, styles\, processes\, and mediums\, then you’ll be right at home! \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/av-club/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:Call for submissions: Squeaky Wheel's 21st Animation Fest!
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: June 14\, 2024\, 11:59 PM\nNotification Date: August 15\, 2024\nSqueaky Wheel announces the call for submissions for our annual Animation Fest!  Celebrating its 21st year\, we are proud to continue a festival showcasing artworks made in a diverse variety of animation techniques such as stop-motion\, claymation\, 3D animation\, hand-painted film\, special effects\, and motion graphics. Past festivals have showcased work from both rising artists as well as established artists. \nThe 21st Animation Fest will be held online and in-person on Friday\, October 4\, 2024\, an in-person screening at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum and a virtual screening through Squeaky Wheel. Films in the virtual program will be accessible for 24 hours thereafter for general audiences\, and 72 hours for Squeaky Wheel members. If selected\, you will be asked for a downloadable copy of your film. \n\nEach individual submission should not exceed ~10 minutes.\nThere is no submission fee.\nAll selected artists will receive a screening fee of $100 per selected film. (International applicants must have a Paypal account to receive their screening fee).\nAll selected artists will receive a one year membership to Squeaky Wheel.\nMultiple submissions per artist are accepted.\n\nArtists who are African/Black\, Indigenous / Native / Aboriginal\, POC\, creatives with disabilities\, women\, 2SLGBTQIA+\, and artists who face systemic and structural barriers are encouraged to apply. Please direct any questions about the application process and your submissions to Ekrem Serdar at ekrem@squeaky.org \nClick here to apply\nImage description: Documentation from the 20th Animation Fest retrospective at North Park Theater. A projection in a darkened movie theater. On the screen is the word “Filmmakers!”\, which is from Helen Hill’s 2004 short film Madame Winger Makes a Film: A Survival Guide for the 21st Century.
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/call-for-submissions-squeaky-wheels-21st-animation-fest/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Screenings
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SUMMARY:Call for submissions: Squeaky Wheel's 20th Animation Fest!
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: August 28\, 2023\, 11:59 PM\nNotification Date: October 1\, 2023\nSqueaky Wheel announces the call for submissions for our annual Animation Fest! Celebrating its 20th year\, we are proud to continue a festival showcasing artworks made in a diverse variety of animation techniques such as stop-motion\, claymation\, 3D animation\, hand-painted film\, special effects\, and motion graphics. Past festivals have showcased work from both rising artists as well as established artists. \nThe 20th Animation Fest will be held online and in-person on Friday\, November 3\, 2022\, an in-person screening at the Buffalo AKG Museum and a virtual screening through Squeaky Wheel. Films in the virtual program will be accessible for 24 hours thereafter for general audiences\, and 72 hours for Squeaky Wheel members. If selected\, you will be asked for a downloadable copy of your film. \nEach individual submission should not exceed ~10 minutes.\nThere is no submission fee.\nAll selected artists will receive a screening fee of $100 per selected film. (International applicants must have a Paypal account to receive their screening fee).\nAll selected artists will receive a one year membership to Squeaky Wheel.\nMultiple submissions per artist are accepted. Multiple submissions per artist are accepted. Artists who are African/Black\, Indigenous / Native / Aboriginal\, POC\, creatives with disabilities\, women\, 2SLGBTQIA+\, and artists who face systemic and structural barriers are highly encouraged to apply. \nClick here to submit\nPlease direct any questions about the application process and your submissions to Ekrem Serdar at ekrem@squeaky.org \nBanner image: An illustration of a red film projector against a starry backdrop.
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/call-for-submissions-squeaky-wheels-20th-animation-fest/
LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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SUMMARY:21st Annual Nichols School Flick Fest Student Film and Video Festival
DESCRIPTION:Call for submissions deadline: April 11\, 2022. Submit your films here.\nScreening: Thursday\, April 28\, 2022\, 7 pm\n@ North Park Theater (1428 Hertel Avenue\, Buffalo\, New York\, 14216)\nFree and open to the public\nSqueaky Wheel is excited to co-present the 21st edition of Nichols School’s fest for young media makers! The festival accepts entries by middle and high school students from all over Western New York. Student work submitted to the festival is judged by a panel of student filmmakers and curated into a single evening screening. Participation in the Flick Fest gives student filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work to a Western New York audience\, meet fellow filmmakers\, and view work by their filmmaking peers. The festival committee works to make the evening entertaining and informative. In addition to the screening\, there is an award ceremony for the winning films\, with several cash prizes from $25-$50 dollars. \n \nBanner image: courtesy Nichols School. A comic strip like image with Spiderman holding a camera. The words Amazing Flick-Fest are overlaid on it.
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/21st-annual-nichols-school-flick-fest-student-film-and-video-festival/
LOCATION:North Park Theatre\, 1428 Hertel Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call,Screenings
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SUMMARY:Call for Youth Work!
DESCRIPTION:Youth Media Makers\, submit your short film today!  \n  \nCalling all young filmmakers and media makers! Share your voice and vision this October 6-10 at the Buffalo Int’l Film Festival! BIFF and Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center are partnering to showcase new\, creative film and media works made by students across the nation. All young filmmakers under 18 are invited to submit any moving image work between 30 seconds and 10 minutes long that they created. There is no submission fee.  \nSubmissions will be judged by a panel of young media makers from Squeaky Wheel’s Teen Council\, made up of advance-track students in Saturday Cafe; and BIFF and Squeaky Wheel staff. \nSubmission Guidelines: \n\nPrincipal filmmakers must be under 18 years old at the time of making the film.\nFilms should be no longer than 10 minutes\, including titles and credits.\nExcerpts of longer works will be considered.\nAll submissions must be made by private Vimeo or YouTube link. (Password required for consideration)\nSelected filmmakers will be asked for a screener version of their film.\n\nDeadline: July 15 at 12 pm EST. \nIf you have questions\, or you are submitting on behalf of a student or group of students\, please email Martina for details – martina@squeaky.org \nBuffalo International Film Festival (est. 2006) champions regional\, national\, and international films that push the limits of independent cinema – presenting quality films from around the world to WNY residents and visitors. BIFF is committed to amplifying diverse voices and exhibiting cutting-edge programming in narrative\, documentary and experimental film. A proud supporter of local filmmaking and the arts; BIFF also offers workshops\, seminars\, industry panel discussions\, fiscal sponsorship and professional development opportunities\, as well as an Offscreen series of art\, music and performance.
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/biff-call-for-work/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Apply: Executive Director
DESCRIPTION:Executive Director\nDeadline to apply: September 22\, 2021 \n\nSqueaky Wheel seeks a new Executive Director who is dynamic\, dedicated\, and passionate. The position is an opportunity for an innovative and agile leader\, experienced in the arts\, to steer Squeaky Wheel in the programming and profile of this nationally recognized media arts organization. Candidates should have exceptional writing skills\, be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of managing an arts organization\, work well with diverse groups of people\, and effectively represent Squeaky Wheel publicly. Strengths should include knowledge and enthusiasm for the media arts\, writing grants\, overseeing programs and finances\, and fostering relationships within a passionate constituency.\n\n\n\nAbout Squeaky Wheel\n\n\nSqueaky Wheel is a place where art\, technology\, and community intersect. Located in Buffalo’s downtown Theater District inside the historic Market Arcade Complex\, it is the only organization in Western New York with programming entirely dedicated to media arts. Squeaky Wheel collaborates with other cultural organizations\, institutions\, and schools throughout the region. The organization’s longstanding history of providing community-based media art related programs has established an expansive network of national and international artists\, scholars\, and media arts practitioners. By offering uniquely interconnected education\, exhibition\, and equipment access programs\, Squeaky Wheel will connect and engage emergent creative communities in the Buffalo region and across the globe.\n\n\n\nSqueaky Wheel is guided by the following intentions:\n\n\n\nDeepen relationships\nCreate spaces for difference\nApproach the unimaginable\nBe intersectional\nInvent new vocabularies\nPractice reflection+action\nRealize continuities\nTransform internally to make change externally\nShape new forms of connection\n\n\n\nThe Executive Director leads an organization that is\, and supports:\n\nCross section of local and international media art community\nDiverse and intergenerational constituency\nA dynamic hub for generating new ideas\, sharing skills\, future thinking\, hands-on learning\, engaged participation\nOperating at the convergence of physical and virtual space\nCreativity\, connection\, wellness and community\nSupport and foster local talent\nCollaborate with community partners across spaces and platforms\nExploring the meaning of Access: opening\, availability\, approachability\, possibilities\n\n\n\nThe Executive Director is responsible for\, and accountable to:\n\n\n\nBoard of Directors\nVision & Strategy\nFinance & Development\nCommunity Relations\nLeading People\n\nKey duties and responsibilities:\n\n\n\nOversee general operations of the organization\, including:\nManage and coordinate finances\, budgets\, fundraising and development plans.\nHire and supervise full-time and part-time staff\, independent contractors\, interns\, and volunteers.\nWrite and manage grants for general operation\, exhibition and educational programs and capital initiatives.\nLead the charge in facilitating DEI initiatives and training\nWork with Board of Directors and staff to develop and implement short and long term strategic plans and policies aligned with the organization’s mission.\nFoster and maintain relationships with regional\, national\, and international audiences in the media arts\, non-profit\, and community development sectors.\nRepresent\, promote\, and advocate on behalf of the organization within larger media art fields.\n\nQualities we are looking for:\n\n\n\nAdaptable: ability to respond to external and internal changes with agility and mission-centricity\nForward-thinking: ability to think long term about the big picture trajectory of the organization\nCourageous: willing to take risks and try new things to best meet the needs of a diverse constituency\nDriven: committed to Squeaky’s mission and vision\nCulturally Competent: Committed to the ability to understand and interact effectively with people from diverse cultures\, backgrounds and lived experiences\nSpirited leader: Ability to inspire and engage staff and Board of Directors in the organization’s work\n\n\n\nQualifications\n\n\n\n3+ years experience in non-profit arts organization or program management in a role focused on strategy\, leadership\, and decision-making\nBachelor’s degree (4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. An advanced degree in Media Arts\, Arts Administration or related field is a bonus but not a requirement.)\nExcellent oral and written communication skills\, and web and social media literacy.\nExperience with developing and executing operating budgets.\nSuccessful track record of grant writing and management\nDevelopment of fundraising initiatives\nExperience working with a variety of organizations\, corporations\, and community groups in building meaningful partnerships and programs.\nEnthusiasm interacting with a broad array of people; ability to navigate local\, regional\, and national art communities.\nStrong commitment to Squeaky Wheel’s equal access policies.\nEmbrace experimentation and creativity.\n\nCompensation/Benefits\n\n\nCompensation in the range of $45\,000 to $55\,000 annually. Healthcare costs are split between the organization and employee; paid vacation\, sick and personal days.\n\n\n\nHow to apply\n\n\nPlease send cover letter and résumé in a single PDF document via email to: edsearch@squeaky.org\n\n\nSubject: Executive Director Search.\n\n\n\nBIPOC\, and sexual & gender minority applicants\, are encouraged to apply.\n\n\nEarly applications encouraged. No phone calls\, please.\n\n\nDeadline: September 22\, 2021
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/apply-executive-director/
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CATEGORIES:Open Call
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SUMMARY:Call for Applications from Youth: Saturday Cafe\, Fall 2020
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: August 14\, 2020\nNotification of acceptance: August 24\, 2020\nSaturday Cafe is Squeaky Wheel’s Advance Track Youth Media Art Program\, open to youth aged 13–19.\nClasses take place Saturdays 12–3 pm ET\, September 12–December 19\, 2020 for a total of fifteen weeks. \nSqueaky Wheel is looking for enthusiastic and driven young makers interested in art and technology to join our Saturday Cafe program. Students will explore the potential of virtual spaces to create work and learn new media and technology skills with an experimental focus. \nStudents will participate in our weekly meetings facilitated by Lead Mentors from Squeaky Wheel staff\, and work with a series of visiting designers\, media artists\, and collectives\, to create experimental virtual studios in Mozilla Spoke. Students will make and present new and ongoing work in virtually built environments. Classes are conducted in English. \nSaturday Cafe is an experimental advanced track youth media education project\, that provides students with artistic mentorship\, professional development\, and customized learning opportunities for young makers 13-19 based in Buffalo\, NY. You can see more information about Saturday Cafe here. \nIndigenous people\, people of color\, women\, 2SLGBQTIA+ individuals\, and young artists who face systemic and structural barriers are highly encouraged to apply. We welcome questions regarding the types of access we can provide to youth with disabilities: please contact the Director of Education. \nWhy should I apply?  \n\nDo you want to express yourself through making videos\, gifs\, and abstract virtual environments? \nDo you love tinkering with programs and pushing the limits of how apps are “supposed to” function?  \nAre you excited about teaming up with cool artists who can show you all the tips\, tricks\, and trappings in making a real space inside a virtual universe? \n\nThen this program is for you! \n  \nSupport Offered \n\n$150 project stipend\n$160 internet access waiver\nA free headset with microphone for video conferencing\nAccess to Squeaky Wheel technology and support\n\nExpectations \n\nParticipants are expected to attend all meetings. The program runs on Saturdays\, September 12 – December 19\, 2020\, from 12–3 pm ET for a total of 45 contact hours. \nA collaborative spirit for group projects with fellow members and mentors.  collaborate with their fellow members and mentors in the program. \nWill agree to adhere to Squeaky Wheel’s Community Guidelines to foster a positive and safe environment for everyone.\nEnthusiasm and some previous experience working with digital or media arts.\n\nEligibility \n\nApplicants must be between 13-19 at the time of applying. \nIf you reside outside of the United States and are interested in being part of the program\, please contact martina@squeaky.org.\n\nJurying Process \nApplication materials will be be reviewed by a panel of Saturday Cafe mentors based on three criteria\, on a 1-5 scale: \n\nArtistic Quality of work sample(s) (may submit up to 3 samples)\nInventiveness\nDemonstration of willingness to collaborate\n\nIf you have questions about the application or process\, please contact Martina LaVallo at martina@squeaky.org. \nClick here to apply
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