CALL for ENTRIES: Grant / Purchase Award

Posted on January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

lots of
CUKES

Cucumber frequently replaces crackers & bread in our house due to a family-wide wheat allergy. I love the crisp texture coupled with the ridiculously low price. If you have ever grown your own, you know that they fruit prodigiously, so they cost precious little. But I have recently volunteered to pay more for my cucumbers. No, I didn’t go organic; I went English. I can’t go back. English cucumbers aren’t usually waxed because plastic wrapping helps contain the moisture, and they are less bitter due to the smaller seeds. But the true benefit for me is that they seem to spoil at such a slow rate that I never have to throw anything away. The benefit outweighs the cost. The return on this next opportunity is worth every penny too. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from WorkingArtist.org for the Working Artist Photography Award. This may very well be the simplest process for the amount of the return. $25 Entry. Don’t miss this one…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Grant / Purchase Award

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: February 15, 2016

ENTRY FEE: There is an application review fee of $25 for up to 5.

AWARDS: If selected as the winner, the award recipient must exchange one of their original works or smaller series of original works for inclusion into a collection, in return for the $1000 award. Work considered by the artist as of equal value, and available for acquisition can be negotiated upon receipt of the award. Shipping costs will be paid by workingartist.org.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: The Mind’s Eye

Posted on January 26, 2016January 26, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

BREAKFAST blahs

We always end up eating eggs for breakfast. I am so bored with eggs. Because I try to avoid single-use appliances, I didn’t own a waffle iron until I inherited one second-hand from my mother-in-law last week. We’ve had waffles 4 times in the last 7 days. My husband asked, “Don’t you want something different?” I explained that appearance of something 4 times in our nearly 20 years together still qualifies as something different even if the 4 times were all in one week. The award for best waffles EVER goes to this morning’s blueberry bacon maple variety. He deserves a cash award, really. This next Call comes with cash awards but no blueberry waffles. It is still worth a look though…

Check out this Call for Entries from All-About-Photo.com for The Mind’s Eye for a showcase at the Jules Maeght Gallery (San Francisco, CA) in addition to an online gallery. Big jury pool, big prizes & reasonable entry fee. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
The Mind’s Eye

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: January 31, 2016 (11:59 MT)

NOTIFICATION: March 15, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $30 up to 3, $5 ea. add’l

JURORS: Learn about the TEN jurors here.

AWARDS: First Prize $10,000, 2nd Prize $5,000, 3rd Prize $2,500, 4th Prize $1,500, 5th Prize $1,000. In addition, all winners and entrants of merit will be featured at the Jules Maeght Gallery (San Francisco, CA) in May 2016.

SALES: Jules Maeght Gallery will retain a 50% commission on the sale of each work.

For complete details, Read the Full Art Call!

ARTIST of the DAY: Anastassia Elias

Posted on January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

throw away DAYS

We’re on snow day THREE here in the Smokies. I love snow. I love lots of snow, in fact. But, the stark isolationism associated with snow is not lost on me. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Anastassia Elias seemed the ideal person to illustrate this issue. It is a very small world …and getting smaller everyday. (continues below)

"Pyramide" by Artist of the Day Anastassia Elias — *“Pyramide” by Artist of the Day Anastassia Elias*

These collages are interior to discarded cardboard / paper tubes like you might find inside a roll of paper towels or toilet tissue. These simple silhouettes remind me to celebrate home, and remember it IS wherever YOU are.

Discover other work by Anastassia Elias!

CALL for ENTRIES: Reflections

Posted on January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

burnt BREAD

My toaster died. I have had the same retro-styled, chrome toaster for 10+ years. Who knew they lasted that long? It operated perfectly until about a year ago when it just quit toasting anything evenly. I should probably have been sad to lose my faithful little toaster that could. But, I hated it. It was cool for about the first 15 minutes I owned it –before the finish began to reflect every stray speck in my kitchen. My mother decided a red and toaster, far less reflective, would make the perfect gift. We played, Mom. This next call highlights all that is good about reflections. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the 1650 Gallery (Los Angeles, CA) for Reflections. $35 entry & free matting and framing (pre-set sizes). There’s even a way to avoid shipping. This could be a great opportunity…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Reflections

“…wash your window and shine your chrome, this time it’s not you we want…. it’s the reflection of your perfection we yearn to see.” — 1650gallery.com

ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: February 7, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 5, $5 ea. add’l

JUROR: Andrew Overtoom is an award-winning filmmaker & photographer living in L.A. He publishes THE UNDEAD NEG, is launching a quarterly photography journal & owns the 1650 Gallery.

AWARDS: Best In Show, 2nd & 3rd Place will be awarded & posted after the opening. Awarded photos will be featured on the show page & Best In Show winners will have a small portfolio featured in the 1650 Spotlight gallery.

SALES: Selected artists may choose to offer their work for sale. The gallery retains 50% commission. The 1650 Gallery offers free matting and framing for accepted photographs that fit their pre-cut mat sizes for the duration of the exhibition. Photo sizes are 8″x10″, 11″x14″ 16″x20″, or 20″x24″.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

ARTIST of the DAY: Alex Janvier

Posted on January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

from who i BECAME

We are a sum of our parts. You do not have to justify inspirational conflict or contradiction to me, EVER. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Alex Janvier finds influence in the history of oppression of the Dënesųłiné and Saulteaux (aboriginal Canada) as well as the work of Wassily Kandinsky (Russian) and Paul Klee (Swiss). Tsa Tsa Ke K’e, below, will become a mosaic at Rogers Place Arena in Edmonton, Alberta Canada, and will measure 45 feet in diameter. Here’s what Janvier has to say of his inspiration:

Tsa Tsa Ke K'e (Iron Foot Place) by Alex Janvier — *Tsa Tsa Ke K’e (Iron Foot Place) by Alex Janvier*

“From everywhere, from the land, sky, stars, moon, sun, the universe. From earth, land, water, woodland, prairie, mountains, and people, some animals. From memory of ancient stories, from music, to include the voice of God and his created nature. From the sound of the birds chirping From native drum songs, pow-wow from the heart, rather than the intellect. From my parents. From my tribe, Dënesųłiné of Cold Lake, and of parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories. From my Creator, The Chief of all Creators of the finest art. From the angels who have consistently have watched my life, and the development of art, that I do. From my own inspiration acceptance of who I have become. From love, to be who I am, and who I became.” — Alex Janvier

Enjoy 60+ years of work by Alex Janvier!

ARTIST of the DAY: Tilleke Schwarz

Posted on January 19, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

visual POETRY

I appreciate a puzzle. And, I truly appreciate an artist that trusts me to figure it out for myself. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, textile artist Tilleke Schwarz leaves gaps allowing the viewer to fill in incomplete narratives and stories, never presuming to spoon feed the entirety of the message. A gift. Thank you. (continues below)

*Playground (left) & a detail view (right) by textile artist Tilleke Schwarz*

“Daily life, mass media, traditional samplers and cats are major sources of inspiration. The result is a mixture of content, graphic quality and fooling around. The work can be understood as a kind of visual poetry. Every work contains narrative elements. Not really complete stories, with a beginning, a storyline, and an end. On the contrary, the viewer is invited to decipher connections or to create them. ” — Tilleke Schwarz

Enjoy more work by Tilleke Schwarz!

CALL for ENTRIES: gif

Posted on January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

COOKING
lessons

Miserable failure is the only path to culinary success. It is true. There are no short cuts. You have to try and try again, analyzing results and altering methods along the way. The first few dozen times I soft boiled an egg, made a hollandaise or cheese sauce, the results were less than desirable, but I am grateful for my desire to learn how. I didn’t turn out to be a chef but it increased my perspective. The same holds true for this Call. This media might not be in your skill set, and it may never be your first choice. But, pursing the idea or learning a new skill may give you a new perspective on your own media. You CAN be successfully project driven, just try…

Check out this Call for Entries from ArtRise Savannah (GA) for GIF, the 2nd Annual GIF Festival exhibit. No entry fee. Creating .GIFs is easy. Here is your opportunity to expand your knowledge base AND add a line to your resume. How about you?

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CALL for ENTRIES:
gif

“Art Rise Savannah is looking for the world’s top GIF animations to be featured in one of the largest exhibitions of this particular filetype in the world. Following last year’s smashing success of over 960 GIF animations from over 150 countries screened at a maximum capacity show, this year’s GIF Festival is expected to be bigger, better, and ‘giffier’ than ever.”

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: January 20, 2016

ENTRY FEE: None

AWARDS: No compensation; however, you retain ownership & will be credited for accepted work.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

ARTIST of the Day: Helen Green

Posted on January 11, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

a legend LOST

David Bowie influenced so much of the world — music, fashion, design. He died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Helen Green may have captured his sense of life and change and joy the best. Thanks, Helen, for the bright spot in a dark day.

Fabulous Bowie by Illustrator Helen Green

“It’s become somewhat of a tradition for me to create something to celebrate David Bowie’s birthday – a little token of appreciation for someone that has inspired me so much over the years.” — Helen Green

Enjoy more work by Helen Green!

CALL for ENTRIES: Culture

Posted on January 7, 2016January 7, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

CRUCIFEROUS
gold

I struggle with the debate over the cost of healthy food vs. fast food. I struggle with the idea that there are food snobs out there that believe that “healthy food is expensive” is an excuse, instead of a reason. Healthy food IS expensive. Cauliflower, a relatively unsexy vegetable, is currently $6 a head at the grocery. Six dollars. That is insane. Asparagus, sure, but cauliflower? Really. And cost aside, there really are places in this country where access to fresh food is limited by availability, transportation & a lack of knowledge or ability to prepare it if it were accessible. So, instead of clever memes, can we just take a moment to talk about a culture that ignores hunger because it “doesn’t affect me”? Do you have to have something to say about the culture outside your window? This Call is the perfect opportunity to let your work speak…

Check out this Call for Entries from Darkroom Gallery (Essex Junction, VT) for Culture. $24 entry. We’re proud our readers have been both shown & awarded at Darkroom. I cannot wait to see this exhibit…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Culture

“Culture: a word with many shades of meaning and numerous subtle connotations. To the anthropologist, culture defines the social, behavioral, material, and spiritual characteristics of distinct groups of people such as tribes, ethnic groups, and nations, as well as subgroups within those larger entities.” –darkroomgallery.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Photography documenting moments of the human condition.

DEADLINE: January 27, 2016

NOTIFICATION: February 4, 2016

ENTRY FEE: 4 for $24 (online)/$29 (email)

JUROR: Peter Turnley is renown for his photography of the realities of the human condition. His photographs have been featured on the cover of Newsweek 43 times and are published frequently in the world’s most prestigious publications. He has worked in over 90 countries and has witnessed most major stories of international geo-political and historic significance in the last thirty years. His photographs draw attention to the plight of those who suffer great hardships or injustice. He also affirms with his vision the many aspects of life that are beautiful, poetic, just, and inspirational.

A graduate of the University of Michigan, the Sorbonne of Paris, and the Institut d’Etudes Politiques of Paris, Turnley has received Honorary Doctorate degrees from the New School of Social Research in New York and St. Francis College of Indiana. He received a Nieman Fellowship from Harvard for the academic year 2000-2001.

Peter Turnley also teaches photography workshops on street photography and the photo-essay in Paris, Cuba, New York, Mumbai, Venice, Sicily & Lisbon. He presently lives in both New York & Paris, and has previously published six books of his work.

AWARDS: Selected entries are included in a full color exhibit catalog & gallery exhibit. Plus: Juror’s Choice: 30×48″ image banner; People’s Choice – a free future entry; Honorable Mentions receive free exhibition catalogs and free entry in a future exhibition.

SALES: Free matting & framing of accepted entries (standard sizes). For commission details, go to the bottom of the Submissions page!

*Editor’s Note: Please be sure to remember that it IS important to let Darkroom Gallery know you found their Call on artandartdeadlines.com. The hard-working folks at the Darkroom Gallery are friends & sponsors of AAAD, and we always want them to know they have our support…

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

ARTIST of the DAY: Jani Leinonen

Posted on January 7, 2016January 7, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

results REPORTED

A friend recently boasted on social media of her successful year of NOT shopping at Wal-mart, her 2015 resolution. I am proud of her. I hate resolutions, as I frequently mention, that imply that I should be less (physically) or spend more (as a consumer) or be more (insert anything superficial). But what if we all chose to do one small thing to become the person WE want to be?

Many years ago, I vowed never to spend another dollar at McDonald’s. I believe their food is toxic, and the treatment of employees is abysmal. Why would I support any company whose business model involves killing me slowly? Their recent efforts to change the public perception of McDonald’s are no better than saying “I’m sorry you feel that way” instead of “I am sorry.” I am bombarded with warnings from other bloggers and even a few readers about how I should be careful not to burn bridges with my opinions. Hmmph. Clearly today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Jani Leinonen, creates with an open heart & mind. So shall I.

McJesus (left) and McBuddha (right) by Jani Leinonen! — *McJesus (left) and McBuddha (right) by* *Jani Leinonen*

“Art is a lie that reveals the truth. And the truth is that we are allowed to think about alternatives. Conflicts keep spreading, social and economical differences keep widening, and our ecosystem is on the verge of breakdown. If the taboo is broken, we do not live in the best possible world. So, we know what we do not want. But what do we want?” — Jani Leinonen

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