ARTIST of the DAY: Kelly Jo Shows

Posted on January 19, 2017January 18, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

"Portrait of Artist Rose Eken" (left) & "Portrait of Artist Dustin Yellin" (right) by Kelly Jo Shows — *“Portrait of Artist Rose Eken” (left) & “Portrait of Artist Dustin Yellin” (right) by Kelly Jo Shows*

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“Shoes speak volumes about who we are. After time
they develop a character all their own.” — KJ Shows

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Community is what you make it. Creative endeavors are often solitary, singular. I have, over the years, developed a love for creating my own artistic community online, worldwide. When I learned of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Kelly Jo Shows, I instantly knew we were of similar ilk. I appreciate how he reaches out to those whose work he knows and loves, but whose person he does not necessarily know at all. Bridging gaps of time and space… with shoes.

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Journey into studios abroad with the work
of AAAD Artist of the Day, Kelly Jo Shows!

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CALL for ENTRIES: 2017 Academy Nat’l

Posted on January 19, 2017January 18, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

comforTABLE

Winter is the season of indulgent foods. Comfort foods have changed for me over the years, but they still tend to be slow-cooked, hearty fare. My favorite indulgences are french onion soup with fresh parmigiana, Swiss steak over pureed potatoes, masala laden with cauliflower & chickpeas or black-bean chili with a squeeze of lime. And don’t forget the gulab jamun. Luckily winter comes but once a year –much like this next Call. Indulge…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Academy Center of the Arts (Lynchburg, VA) for the 2017 National Juried Art Exhibit. This is a great arts organization, and I think you’ll appreciate all they have to offer. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Nat’l Juried
from Academy Center of the Arts

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists, 18+ residing in U.S.

MEDIA: Open to many media, including: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, fiber, glass, ceramics, wood, metal & mixed media. No photography accepted.

DEADLINE: February 24, 2017

NOTIFICATION: March 10, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3

JUROR: Lauren Rice received her MFA in Painting and Drawing from American University in Washington, DC and her BA in Studio Art from Knox College in Galesburg, IL. She has had numerous national solo exhibitions, select group exhibitions & has been a fellow at The Kala Art Institute in Berkeley, CA & an artist-in-residence at The Luminary in St. Louis, MO. Her recent work was published in New American Paintings, edition 118. Rice is currently an Asst. Professor of Art at Longwood University in Farmville.

AWARDS: Cash awards given at the discretion of the juror. Best of Show $1000

SALES: The Academy Center of the Arts retains 35% commission

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

ARTIST of the DAY: Annie Hermes

Posted on January 18, 2017January 17, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

"Gun Won" (acrylic on canvas, 36"x36") by Anne Hermes — *“Gun Won” (acrylic on canvas, 36″x36″) by Annie Hermes*

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“Most homicides in the United States are committed
with firearms, especially handguns.“ –from NIJ.gov

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I live in the South where gun ownership is common. Hunting & recreational shooting are part of the culture where I live. Gun control is a heated debate. Do I believe there are responsible gun owners? Sure. Do I think I have the capacity to be a responsible gun owner? Sure. Would I give up my right to bear arms? Today–this minute. The epidemic of gun violence has to end. Maybe there is an answer to that epidemic that still allows for gun ownership. But, today, as of this minute, no one has found it. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Annie Hermes, puts the question of gun violence in your face, on an enormous scale, in surreal color. Do we have your attention?

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You can’t avoid the questions posed by
the work of AAAD Artist of the Day, Annie Hermes!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Winter Prize

Posted on January 18, 2017January 17, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

functional FOOD collections

I acquire things in threes & fives. I’m partial to the odd, regardless of the source. My mother likes the evens. I have three wasabi turtles; she has a favorite pair of berry bowls. I have five sets of chopsticks; she has pair of porcelain egg cups. My collecting has been purposefully curbed due to a conscious decision to own less, but “three” is still a set for me. This next Call offers a $300 prize & the possibility of becoming part of collection. This one is quarterly…

Check out this Call for Entries from Western Bureau Arts for the Winter Prize 2017. This quarterly prize is open to all media & offers a critique for EVERY entrant. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Winter Prize 2017
from Western Bureau Arts

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: January 31, 2017

NOTIFICATION: May 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 5

JUROR: The curators of Western Bureau Arts

AWARDS: The winning artist will receive $300, WBAP Plaque (Western Bureau Art Prize), a featured profile on the Western Bureau website & a 300-word review from the WB chief curator. Two artists will receive $100, WBAP Plaque (Western Bureau Art Prize) & a 150-word review from the WB chief curator. All entrants will receive a brief, written critique of their work. All winners will be also considered for inclusion in the Western Bureau’s Collection.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

ARTIST of the DAY: Peter Bragino

Posted on January 13, 2017January 13, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

"Current of the Soul" (acrylic, marker & water pigment) by Peter Bragino — *“Current of the Soul” (acrylic, marker & water pigment) by Peter Bragino*

“It’s a gift of the intuition that helped me know from a very early age what I would do in life. It’s the first time I fully recognized my soul. That’s why the inner connection to self is so important to me and why my work focuses on celebrating and shining a light on that relationship. I believe everyone has the ability and the right to connect in that way with their own inner knowing. I believe that all personal wisdom and true direction comes from that connection.” — Peter Bragino

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Wading through this year’s schedule of exciting trips and new adventures has also left me mourning a loss of creative time. But I make the schedule. Do I over-schedule so I have a way to excuse lower production. Is it self sabotage? Is it a lack of inner connection to my creative self? The work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Peter Bragino, reminds me that the ability to connect lies in all of us, but the will must be our own.

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Connect to your own creativity through the work of
AAAD Artist of the Day Peter Bradigo!

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CALL for ENTRIES: 54th Annual Masur

Posted on January 12, 2017January 11, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

glorious GIFTS

Give me more fat. Seriously. In the winter, I find a drizzle of olive oil improves every dish from grits at breakfast to soup at dinner. And when the stars align & all the ingredients come together, I end up with a tiny bottle of truffle oil in my stocking during the holidays. It is truly the best way to top off any meal. This next Call is just like that –the best of all the ingredients. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries for the 54th Annual Juried Exhibition from the Masur Museum of Art (Monroe, LA). $20 Entry, no commission, the gallery is stunning AND this year’s juror is unparalleled. This is a great opportunity!

CALL or ENTRIES:
54th Annual Juried
from Masur Museum

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all US artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: February 1, 2017 (online entries) or January 21 for postmarks

NOTIFICATION: February 22, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $20 for 2, $10 ea. add’l (5 max.)

JUROR: Gia Hamilton’s practice as a cultural facilitator is collaborative & community based. In 2009, Hamilton founded Gris Gris Lab, as a place-based incubator and cultural exchange space. Her current projects include the Atlanta Biennial, Southern Parlour & the Afrofuture Society Salon series. The Afrofuture Society is an online platform for artists of color that provides a place to communicate across disciplines & communities. Hamilton is currently on the board of the Alliance for Artist Communities.

AWARDS: Best in Show is $1,000, and total awards are $3,300. The People’s Choice Award is $200.00 and will be voted on by visitors throughout the run of the exhibition. Best Packed: $100 This award will honor for the artist who packs their art in the most professional manner. ♥

SALES: The Masur Museum of Art does not receive a commission on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: 26th OPA Nat’l

Posted on January 11, 2017January 11, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

HEADS will roll

Fresh cabbage abounds in February. Many of our local growers had such a successful cabbage crop this year that I am now scrambling for ways to take advantage of this fresh goodness. Cabbage stuffed, stewed, pickled & raw; I find the traditional uses most compelling. Tonight? Cabbage rolls. Get your motivation rolling with this traditional Call. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries for the 26th Annual National Exhibition from Oil Painters of America to be exhibited at the Eisele Gallery of Fine Art (Cincinnati, OH). $100,000 in awards including $25K Best of Show. Make us proud…

CALL for ENTRIES:
26th Nat’l Juried
from Oil Painters of America

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists residing in the U.S., Canada & Mexico

MEDIA: Representational oil painting

DEADLINE: January 27, 2017

NOTIFICATION: February 23, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $30 for 1 or $45 for 2 (plus membership fee of $70). More membership information can be found on the OPA website, under the Member Services tab.

JURORS: The awarding juror will be OPA Master Signature member William Whitaker.

AWARDS: The total awards will be approximately $100,000, including a $30,000 Best In Show.

SALES: Commission of 40% is required by the gallery for all paintings sold.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Chromatic

Posted on January 9, 2017January 9, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

asphalt APPETITE

I ate a lot of parking lot food this week. I have been on the road the entire year so far, and it snowed every single day of my travels. The roads were mostly clear, but the parking lots were a different story. So, if the grocery was clearer than the diner, they made my lunch choice takeout salad bars over greasy-spoon burgers. If the hotel’s lot hadn’t been plowed yet, it was microwaveable oatmeal instead of the local waffle purveyor. Parking lot food, like parking lot art, can do an artist/body good. This next Call from a parking authority is a perfect example. Great call…

Check out this Call for Entries from Norwalk’s Parking Authority (Norwalk, CT) for Chromatic Exhibit at Maritime Gallery at the Maritime Garage. Art, everywhere…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Chromatic
fm Norwalk’s
Parking Authority

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“Vigorous tones paired with visions of grandeur describes the impetus behind ‘Chromatic’. The crossing of senses is a mysterious phenomenon in which its experience is as personal as it is outcome. Show us how music appears to you either through your own personal inspiration or through this link provided by jazz musician Jim Clark.” –norwalkpark.org

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to wall-hung media less than 48″W & less than 84″H

DEADLINE: January 27, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 5

JURORS: Jeanine Esposito & Frederic Chiu of Beechwood Arts

SALES: Norwalk Parking Authority retains 30% commission.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Associazione Radar

Posted on January 8, 2017January 9, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

christmas in JANUARY

With January come treats from Spain. Meant to be holiday gifts, goodies inevitably arrive delayed from my friends including my favorite cheeses, quince paste & beautiful little sausages. Don’t delay your entry to this next Call that could result in your own show. The deadline is approaching…

Check out this Call for Entries from Associazione Radar for 8 Solo Shows. Yes, 8 galleries throughout Spain will EACH choose an artist to which to offer a solo show. This could be the start of an enduring partnership. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
8 solo Shows
fm Associazione Radar

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: January 20, 2017

ENTRY FEE: 40€ for 1 (approx. $42USD) , plus 5€ ea. add’l ($5.28 USD)

JURORS & AWARDS: Each of the 8 galleries in jury, located in the most important Spanish areas for contemporary art, will choose one artist to realize a solo show. The exhibition can be a prelude to a long-lasting collaboration (many of the artists who won the prize in Italian editions, now work permanently with the galleries that rewarded them). The galleries choose freely and autonomously their own winners and are just required to select artists with whom they had never had previous work relationships. Exhibits will open in the 2017-2018 season.

SALES: All commercial transactions regarding sales are handled directly between the gallery & artist. Transports costs are meant to be covered by the artist.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Below Zero

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

beware the ICE

I lamented to a friend about my having to buy frozen dinners to supplement my child’s homemade options due to scheduling conflicts, and that session of whining spun off into a whole other discussion about why we quit calling them “TV dinners”. My friend optimistically believes it is because people, generally speaking eat in front of the TV less often. However, I suspect it is because we eat FROZEN meals far more commonly than just in front of the TV. I am grateful there are some better options out there. So, if you’re standing at a counter, fork in hand, eating a frozen dinner & scrolling art deadlines on your phone, use it as inspiration to consider all thing frozen for this call. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from LibertyTown Arts (Fredericksburg, VA) for a nat’l juried exhibit, Below Zero. $25 Entry & 40% commission. Be sure to investigate this opportunity…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Below Zero
from LibertyTown Arts

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“Hell has frozen over. The trees have lost their leaves, the sun is shining fewer and fewer hours everyday…and yet there is still immense beauty in the world. A drop frozen at the tip of a tree branch, crystals forming in a mud puddle…now more than ever, we artists need to find the glimmers of hope and push them to the forefront. And we may have some cold demons to exorcize. Show us what you think about this winter in all its cold, bleak wonder and possibility.” –from libertytownarts.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists, age 16+

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: January 13, 2017 (10pm EST)

NOTIFICATION: January 16, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $25 for 1, $5 ea. add’l up to 10. (Members $15 for 1, $5 ea. add’l).

AWARDS: First Place $250, Second Place $150 and Third Place $75

SALES: LibertyTown keeps a commission of 40% on all show sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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“Shoes speak volumes about who we are. After time they develop a character all their own.” — KJ Shows

Journey into studios abroad with the work of AAAD Artist of the Day, Kelly Jo Shows!

comforTABLE

CALL for ENTRIES: 2017 Nat’l Juried from Academy Center of the Arts

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

“Most homicides in the United States are committed with firearms, especially handguns.“ –from NIJ.gov

You can’t avoid the questions posed by the work of AAAD Artist of the Day, Annie Hermes!

functional FOOD collections

CALL for ENTRIES: Winter Prize 2017 from Western Bureau Arts

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Connect to your own creativity through the work of AAAD Artist of the Day Peter Bradigo!

glorious GIFTS

CALL or ENTRIES: 54th Annual Juried from Masur Museum

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

HEADS will roll

CALL for ENTRIES: 26th Nat’l Juried from Oil Painters of America

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

asphalt APPETITE

CALL for ENTRIES: Chromatic fm Norwalk’s Parking Authority

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

christmas in JANUARY

CALL for ENTRIES: 8 solo Shows fm Associazione Radar

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

beware the ICE

CALL for ENTRIES: Below Zero from LibertyTown Arts

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

“Shoes speak volumes about who we are. After time
they develop a character all their own.” — KJ Shows

Journey into studios abroad with the work
of AAAD Artist of the Day, Kelly Jo Shows!

CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Nat’l Juried
from Academy Center of the Arts

“Most homicides in the United States are committed
with firearms, especially handguns.“ –from NIJ.gov

You can’t avoid the questions posed by
the work of AAAD Artist of the Day, Annie Hermes!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Winter Prize 2017
from Western Bureau Arts

Connect to your own creativity through the work of
AAAD Artist of the Day Peter Bradigo!

CALL or ENTRIES:
54th Annual Juried
from Masur Museum

CALL for ENTRIES:
26th Nat’l Juried
from Oil Painters of America

CALL for ENTRIES:
Chromatic
fm Norwalk’s
Parking Authority

CALL for ENTRIES:
8 solo Shows
fm Associazione Radar

CALL for ENTRIES:
Below Zero
from LibertyTown Arts