CALL for ENTRIES: Choice Awards

Posted on February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

DINNER before dessert

Give my choice, I will take acidic or fatty foods over the super sweet. Give me the zing of wine-laden vinegar or the melt of a beautiful ghee in place of your sugar-crusted desserts. My palate has transformed over over many years. Don’t misunderstand, I still love a good cupcake, but I long for more complex choices. This next Call is an easy choice to make, and a sweet win if you get it. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from CENTER (Santa Fe, NM) for the Choice Awards. Winners will receive recognition via group exhibition, publication, portfolio reviews and more. Photography only please…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Choice Awards
from CENTER

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: March 3, 2017

ENTRY FEE: One category: $55 for 6 ($5 ea. add’l); All 4 categories: $115 for up to 6 ($5 ea. add’l). Member discounts available.

JUROR(s): Corey Keller, Santa Fe MoMA; Kim Sajet, Director of the National Portrait Gallery; Siobhán Bohnacker, Senior Photo Editor at The New Yorker; and Krzysztof Candrowicz, co-founder and director of the International Festival of Photography & artistic director of the Triennial of Photography (Hamburg).

AWARDS: Curator’s Choice, Director’s Choice, Editor’s Choice & Exhibitor’s Choice Awards (1st, 2nd & 3rd in ea. category): Group exhibition of winners, participation in Review Santa Fe, Lenscratch publication, invitation to Art Photo Index (API) & online exhibition at VisitCenter.org.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Wide Open 8

Posted on February 5, 2017February 5, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

elbow (TABLE) room

I’ve got a touch of cabin fever. Comfort food & a cozy cabin is warm and inviting for a while, but then I have to get out –out of doors, out of the food rut. Just out. I am itching for vegetables grown in wide open spaces, spaces local and regional, not flown over oceans. Spring is coming. Spring is coming. Spring is coming. Until then, this Wide Open Call will keep me content. This an inspiring space & may be a great opportunity for you…

Check out this Call for Entries from BWAC (Brooklyn, NY) for Wide Open 8. Discounts for early entry, a distinguished juror & cash awards. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Wide Open 8

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to U.S. artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media

ENTRY FEE: $45 up to 3, $5 ea. add’l (early bird) or $65 up to 3, $5 ea add’l after Feb 19

DEADLINE: February 19, 2017 (early bird) or March 5, 2017 (final)

NOTIFICATION: March 24, 2017

JUROR: Cara Manes is Asst. Curator in the Dept. of Painting & Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art, where she works extensively on the ongoing displays in the collection galleries, as well as temporary exhibitions & special installations. She holds degrees from Wellesley College & The City University of NY.

AWARDS: Best of Show Gold $1000, Best of Show Silver $500, People’s Choice $250, Curator’s Choice $250 & ten (10) $100 (ea.) Certificates of Recognition.

SALES: BWAC will retain a 25% commission on all exhibition sales.

For full details, Read the Full Call!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Kim K Whittemore

Posted on February 5, 2017February 5, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

"The Exit" (digital surrealism) by Kim K. Whittemore! — *“The Exit” (digital surrealism) by Kim K. Whittemore!*

“Every exit is an entry somewhere else.” —Tom Stoppard

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Life is about change. It isn’t convenient. It isn’t easy. The best we can hope for a dignified exit. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day Kim K. Whittemore captures the art of exiting well beautifully. You are not stuck. Contemplate change.

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Find possibilities in the surrealist work of
AAAD Artist of the Day Kim K. Whittemore!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Seeing Blue

Posted on February 4, 2017February 4, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

unpopped CORN

Sleep is not my friend. As a lifelong insomniac, and I have tried EVERY remedy –prescription, herbal, oils, sounds, aroma. Lack of sleep promotes depression. For me, depression often takes the form of extended weeks or months of “the blues” marked by an remarkable lethargy and a sort of emotional paralysis. It is more common in winter, so I am actively combating insomnia every February. This year, I am having moderate success by not snacking late at night (my apologies to the massive hit sustained by the popcorn industry) & getting half an hour of moderate exercise each morning. Creativity is the ultimate therapy & this next Call is a great chance to work out some pent up “blues”. Investigate….

Check out this Call for Entries from Art-Competition.net and G25N for Seeing Blue. Open to still media, including digital. This opportunity could help drive traffic to your site from multiple back-links. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Seeing Blue from
Art-competition.net & G25N

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“The deeper the blue becomes, the more strongly it calls man towards the infinite, awakening in him a desire for the pure and, finally, for the supernatural…” — Kandinsky

ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+

MEDIA: Open to all still media: painting, drawing, collage, photography, digital, etc.

THEME: BLUE. “The art created of any subject that is enhanced by the use of the color blue, whether it is a single dot of blue or a completely blue image. The color blue should enhance the narrative of the works subject as Blue can imply many emotions, symbolism or feelings, from blue marble to Blues music. Blue can express the future, good feelings, happiness, prosperity, ocean or sky, and we can feel blue, etc. “

DEADLINE: February 27, 2017

NOTIFICATION: March 14, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $25 for 3, $5 each add’l

AWARDS: Up to twenty artists will be selected for a group exhibit, “Seeing Blue” at G25N’s online gallery opening on March 24, 2017.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Elizabeth Busey

Posted on February 3, 2017February 2, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

(l-r) "Out of Many , One" & "Unforseen" (linocuts) by Elizabeth Busey — *(l-r) “Out of Many , One” & “Unforseen” (linocuts) by Elizabeth Busey*

“Pay attention to the things that are important.” — Elizabeth Busey

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Be careful not to let yourself be distracted from the things that really matter to you by the face value of current events. The linocuts from today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Elizabeth Busey, are a timely reminder that the planet upon which we are all spinning through the universe requires our attention, our protection. Pay attention.

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Contemplate the beauty of the natural world with the work of today’s
AAAD Artist of the Day, printmaker Elizabeth Busey!

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CALL for ENTRIES: April 2017 Issue

Posted on February 3, 2017February 2, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

early EATS

I struggle with breakfast. Starting my morning with the proper fuel sets the tone for my day, but I struggle nonetheless. My art year is not that different from my work day –both go better with a little preparation. This concept of preparation is why I have been pushing art publication for the past couple of weeks. This is the time of year to drive traffic to your website in preparation for the full swing of the exhibit season. I understand that some of you like online opportunities and some of you prefer print. This next Call offers both options, plus international distribution. Get prepared…

Check out this Call for Entries from ArtMaze Mag for the April 2017 Issue. This is a great juror and a plush print. Enter for as little as $25USD. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
April 2017 Issue
from ArtMaze Mag

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: February 25, 2017

NOTIFICATION: By March 15, 2017

ENTRY FEE: £20-30 for 3 to 5 images (approx $25-38 USD)

JUROR: Work chosen by jurors from the Beers London gallery.

AWARDS: Artists selected by the guest curator will receive a 1-page or 2-page spread including a brief bio, website, and 2-3 images in print and digital formats. All published artists will receive a digital copy of the magazine and will be promoted on our website/social media.

DISTRIBUTION: ArtMaze Magazine is an independent international publication which will be distributed both nationally and internationally in stores and via the online store. ArtMaze Mag will be available in New York (McNally Jackson Books), London (White Cube Gallery and Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery) and throughout the UK in select stores such as Magalleria (Bath), Magazine Brighton (UK) and others. Print and digital copies will also be available at artmazemag.com.

For complete details, Read Full Call!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Barend Paul Barnard

Posted on February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

"white Tara" (acrylic on canvas) by Barend Paul Barnard — *“white Tara” (acrylic on canvas) by Barend Paul Barnard*

“when it was her time to ascend
she chose to stay on earth”
—Barend Paul Barnard

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Every day is a choice. The best we can do is be honest and try to be of help. Be your best self. When I saw “white Tara” by today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Barend Paul Barnard, I immediately thought fierce warrior for good. She looks us in eye –forward, not ferocious. I am inspired.

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Find your inspiration for today in the work of
AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Barend Paul Barnard!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Back to the Garden

Posted on February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

TROPICAL delights

Citrus & avocados just became an option again. For years, my family has been considering locations for relocating, mostly in the eastern U.S., north of the Tennessee/Virginia line. But after our years of circling the same section of the map, an opportunity much closer to the equator has presented itself. While I should be concentrating on finding a place to live and all the details that follow, all I can think about is mangoes and avocados, and option I never imagined possible. While I get back to the garden planning, this next Call offers you a chance to get back to the garden as well. I love this venue & I’m guessing you will too…

Check out this Call for Entries from Root Division (San Francisco, CA) for Back to the Garden. It is only $10 to enter, and you’ll love this organization. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Back to the Garden
from Root Division

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“From houseplants, to well-manicured gardens, and neighborhood parks, the natural world is consciously interwoven into our daily lives. The work selected for this exhibition will explore the motivations and methods by which human beings shape the natural world into a reflection of their identity, societal values, and projected ideals.” –from rootdivision.org

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: February 12, 2017

NOTIFICATION: February 21, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $10 for up to four images

CURATOR: Lauren Etchells, 2016-17 Exhibitions Fellow, Root Division

AWARDS: Selected artists will have work included in Root Division’s “Back to the Garden” exhibit from April 5 – 20, 2017.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Windows

Posted on February 1, 2017February 2, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

clink CLINK

Except for a few specialty pieces, I’ve always owned white dishes. I love color, but food has always been the creative expression for me –even when my husband spent two years as a commercial potter. In recent years, we’ve begun slumping glass part time in a kiln shed built onto our back deck. I am intrigued by the patterns and textures and colors as they meld together. It make me want to make a different sheet of glass for every window in my house. This next Call is a salute to that very visual framework. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Don’t Take Pictures for Windows. This is a smart theme as well as a no-cost chance for a little art publication. Don’t miss this opportunity…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Windows
from Don’t Take Pictures

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“Letting in the light, windows provide a portal to look out onto the world or to peer into a space. These panes of glass sometimes allow the viewer clarity, seeing through to the other side, and other times create visual barriers. . . [DTP] seeks photographs that use windows as a compositional device, or as subject matter.” –from donttakepictures.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to photography –traditional or digital

DEADLINE: February 18, 2017

PUBLICATION: February 22 — May 24, 2017

ENTRY FEE: None

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Unsolicited

Posted on January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

an imperfect PLACE for food

My kitchen table drama is ongoing. It is a 45″ round pedestal-style table with a black, faux-milkpaint finish. Black shows every speck, and that’s worse when your driveway is gravel (or, in my case, not a great housekeeper). Every time I clean the table, the stain of of the finish comes off a little more and the chairs are a misery. It gets used as a makeshift desk, studio worktable & only an occasional serving surface, so I can’t bring myself to get rid of it. My mother’s solution was to quilt a new set of wedge-shaped placements. All better, right? Gotta love her optimism. This next Call won’t make everything better either, but it is a lovely improvement. Plus, it is a ongoing deadline…

Check out this Open Call for Entries from The Woven Tale Press for unsolicited submissions. No entry fee for this opportunity. Writing submissions are welcomed as well. Art publication is worth the effort, and I’ll keep publishing them until we find the right one for you. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Open Call
from Woven Tale Press

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“The Press serves as a creative hub to showcase not only creative works but also interviews with artists and behind-the-scene peeks into the creative process. Our editors champion the Press mission and are always seeking out new cybersphere talents to illuminate.” –thewoventalepress.net

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists. Note: Artists MUST have a website or blog; social media pages are not an acceptable substitute.

MEDIA: Open to all visual & literary arts including video submissions.

DEADLINE: Ongoing

NOTIFICATION: 4 to 8 weeks, rolling

ENTRY FEE: None, 2 to 8 images

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