FLORIDA KEYS COUNCIL OF THE ARTS
Press Release
Contact: Liz Young
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 305-295-4369
Call To Writers
The Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Tinsley Advertising and the Cultural Umbrella Committee of the Florida Keys & Key West are issuing a call for writers interested in producing articles for the Culture 2015 magazine.
Two Florida Keys writers will be selected and paid a
freelance fee of $1,000 each. The fee covers research,
writing, related photography and any necessary revising (based
on recommendations from the committee) of an article of
approximately 1,000-1,200 words. Articles
assigned will be factual, informational and primarily designed
to introduce visitors to the art, culture and history of The
Florida Keys.
The Culture 2015 magazine, an annual publication, is
a freestanding magazine distributed to art galleries and
chambers of commerce throughout the Keys. It is also the
insert in the In Room Concierge in over 3,900
guestrooms within the Keys reaching over 500,000 visitors
annually. The publication includes information on the Keys’
performing, literary and visual arts as well as a calendar of
events and advertisements.
The selected topics that writers may choose from are:
- Stay Down Longer – Content to feature each district throughout the Keys (from Key Largo to Key West) encouraging tourists to stay down longer. This article will highlight the cultural aspects of each district including workshops, classes, nature walks, cultural venues and events
- Underwater Artists & Art – This topic
includes artists in the Keys who create images of the
underwater world. Some examples: Stephen Frink, Tim Rahn, BJ
Royster and Kimian. This article might also mention
the Underwater Music Festival, various lecture series
on underwater wrecks, diving and more.
Submissions must include the following:
- Cover letter - propose a title, and rough
outline to include the scope of the coverage planned for one
of the above mentioned topics (limit 300 words).
- Articles - 3 samples of previously
published articles (must be submitted on 8 ½ x 11 paper or
pdf)
- Qualifications - include resume and brief
biographical information which includes how you are
qualified to write on the proposed topic.
Applications are due by Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 5:00 pm.
2015 Call Is Closed
Or one original and 5 copies may be submitted in hard copy
to:
Florida Keys Council of the Arts – Elizabeth Young
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2-243, Key West, FL 33040
Questions: 305-295-4369 email: info@keysarts.com
Submissions will NOT be returned. Selection will be announced
after May 15, 2014.
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