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FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Vikki Porter* &lt;kdmcinfo(a)usc.edu <mailto:kdmcinfo@usc.edu>> Date: 2008/5/7 Subject: Apply Now! USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program for arts journalists To: susanpgardner(a)gmail.com <mailto:susanpgardner@gmail.com> USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program Fellowship Opportunity Apply Now! Los Angeles, CA November 1-22, 2008 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://annenberg.usc.edu/getty The USC Annenberg School for Communication and The Getty Foundation are pleased to announce the 7th annual USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Fellowship. Formerly held during the spring, the program for 2008 will be offered in the fall (November 1 to 22), in order to coincide with USC`s academic year and take advantage of the resources available through the University, including its new Master`s Program in arts journalism. Six to seven arts journalists who bring distinction to the field will be chosen from the applicant pool. This is an international program for mid-career arts editors, critics and reporters from print, radio, television and online who cover the performing and visual arts, architecture, literature, entertainment and pop culture. They can be generalists or specialists. Staff writers, editors and freelancers and self-employed Web journalists alike are welcome to apply. Based in Los Angeles, the fellowship is a total immersion experience that includes attending as many as 23 performances, art exhibitions and architectural sites. Participants will visit private studios, rehearsal rooms, architectural firms and art schools providing many behind-the-scene opportunities to meet renowned artists, arts administrators and accomplished journalists face-to-face. IMPORTANT DETAILS Institute dates: November 1-22, 2008 How to apply: Email an application request to uscgetty(a)usc.edu <mailto:uscgetty@usc.edu>. Include your name, media affiliation(s), number of years you have been practicing arts journalism and your contact information. In addition, please note if you have applied in the past and for what year. Application Deadline: June 16, 2008 (postmarked no later than this date) Notification of Acceptance: August 8, 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Cost: The program covers most expenses, including: roundtrip travel to and from Los Angeles, hotel, most meals, reading materials, Internet access in your hotel room and transportation within Los Angeles. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://annenberg.usc.edu/getty -- Sue Gardner Executive Director Wikimedia Foundation Your donations keep Wikipedia running! Support the Wikimedia Foundation today: http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Donate