Born Magazine is seeking artists interested in collaborating with writers to create experimental, interactive projects for two sections of the magazine:

1. Just Born features cinematic and interactive interpretations of short genres such as poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. For this section of the magazine, designers collaborate with writers to create an original media-rich project that interprets the writer's original work.
   
   Design guidelines: Artists interested in creating interpretations of short literary works may send design portfolio samples (2MB maximum) and/or URLs via email to the online curator.
   
   
2. The Birthing Room features media-rich art that explores storytelling using interactive media, animation, design, and other approaches. Collaborative teams create an original concept and work from scratch. Teams can include writers, artists, musicians, programmers, and others. Projects can range from interpretations of classic literature to experiments in narrative or visual storytelling.
   
   Popular approaches to Birthing Room collaboration include:

• Designer-created team
  Artists can collaborate with programmer(s) and/or writer(s) of their choosing. All participants should submit portfolios of their work and a brief proposal (1-2 paragraphs) outlining their concept.
• Matchmaking
  Born matches artists and writers who are interested in collaborating to create an original work. The team then develops the concept together and submits a brief proposal to Born.
• Interpretation
  Artist(s) submit a proposal to interpret a work of their choice. All stories will be reviewed by the editors to consider literary excellence and copyright permissions. If the work is covered by copyright, Born can contact the publisher/writer on behalf of the designer to obtain permission.
• Wild Card
  Artists and writers suggest new and unique collaborations that Born has not yet thought up.

Design guidelines: Artists interested in The Birthing Room may send design portfolio samples (2MB maximum) and/or URLs via email to the online curator. You may send proposals at the same time, unless requesting matchmaking.

I just got an e-mail announcement from ArtNetwork about a FREE live telephone conference with Michael Woodward, author of Licensing Art 101, happening TODAY at 5:00 EST (4:00 CST, 3:00 MST, 2:00 PST). 

• Learn how to license your artwork for additional income.
• Learn the major mistakes most people make in the licensing market.

Michael Woodward has worked in the licensing industry for over 30 years, and he is the founder and owner of Art Licensing International Inc., one of the markets listed in AGDM (see listing below).

The teleconference is limited to 150 participants, on a first-come first-serve basis. Dial 605-475-6000 and use Access Pin# 164122. 


ART LICENSING INTERNATIONAL INC.
7350 S. Tamiami Trail #227, Sarasota FL 34231. (941)966-8912. Fax: (941)966-8914. E-mail: artlicensing@comcast.net. Web site: www.out-of-the-blue.us. President: Michael Woodward. Estab. 1986. Licenses images internationally for a range of products--particularly fine art posters and prints for interior design industry, as well as greeting cards and stationery.
• See additional listings for this company in the Greeting Cards, Gifts & Products and Artists' Reps sections. See also listing for Out of the Blue in the Greeting Cards, Gifts & Products section.
First Contact & Terms Send a CD and photocopies or e-mail JPEGs or a link to your Web site. Send SASE for return of material. Commission rate is 50%.
Tips "Concepts for prints and posters should be in pairs or sets of four or more, with regard for trends and color palettes related to the home decor market."