CALL for ENTRIES: When Things are Strange 2017

Posted on August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

fat APPLE

Every year, someone gifts me a half dozen custard apples in late spring. They are sub-tropical, native to the West Indies & Australia, and they look a bit like artichokes that have binged on butter. But, truth is, they are sweet relatives of the apple that you know and love, just stranger. This next Call is looking for work that reflects strangeness. Open for wide interpretation…

Check out this Call for Entries from the University of ND Dept. of Art & Design (Grand Forks, ND) for When Things are Strange 2017, an exhibit at Colonel Eugene Myers Gallery of Art. $25 entry, cash prizes, a purchase award & no commission for this academic show. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
When Things are Strange
from Univ. of ND
Art & Design Dept.

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all U.S. artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to 2D & 3D media except video.

DEADLINE: August 24, 2017

NOTIFICATION: September 15, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 4

JUROR: Fran Forman is a photo-painting artist, graphic designer, illustrator & assemblage artist. Her work has been included in permanent collections of the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, Museum of Fine Arts (Houston), Grace Museum (Abilene) & the North Down Museum (Northern Ireland). She is currently resident scholar at the Women’s Studies Center at Brandeis University & teaches workshops at selected schools across the US & abroad.

AWARDS: Best of Show $300, three (3) $50 Honorable Mentions & one (1) UND Purchase Award will be given out.

SALES: The gallery will retain no commission on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: CANvas CANpaign

Posted on August 16, 2017August 16, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

a-FLOAT

I like to believe I am rarely surprised, but truth is I am surprised & often. The latest is alcoholic water. When is the last time you took a drink of water & thought, “if only this were alcoholic”? I am guessing that the lower sugar content appeals to those dieting & drinking. This next Call is all about water of the non-alcoholic variety for communities in need. This is a rare chance to enter a contest for good that offers monetary awards for winners. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from CAN’d Aid Foundation, an Oskar Blues charity, in conjunction with the Ball Foundation & the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) for CANvas CANpaign. You could see YOUR artwork featured on 1 million cans of water. No entry fee + cash awards…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
CANvas CANpaign
from CAN’d Aid Foundation

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to 2-D work (drawing, painting, illustration, digital, etc). Artists must submit a minimum of 3, maximum of 8 images of past work and a proposal image for the can design, formatted to fit the can template. Artist should note that 3 logos – CAN’d Aid Foundation, Ball & Metal Recycles Forever will be added to final winning artwork after completion, and artwork needs to use NO MORE THAN 6 COLORS.

THEME: Proposal artwork image must convey an environmental theme promoting sustainability and that aluminum cans are “infinitely recyclable” and the most sustainable package.

DEADLINE: August 31, 2017

NOTIFICATION: September 15, 2017

ENTRY FEE: None

JUROR: Online voting for all finalists will begin on Sept. 7-14. The artist with the most votes wins.

AWARDS: The winner will have their art featured on one million cans and win a $2,500 cash prize. 2nd place will receive $1,000 and 3rd place $500.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Wax Poetic

Posted on August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

with a CHERRY on top

I have an aunt that still seals jelly with wax instead of heat sealing them with a lid & ring. She swears it is easier and says her cherry jelly never lasts more than 2 months anyway. I don’t understand how it is any easier since she has to melt the ways and spoon it over the top of the each jar of jelly. But, I love her cherry jelly, so I just keep my mouth shut about the wax. This next Call is all about the wax. Is this Call for you?

Check out this Call for Entries from Fabulon (Charleston, SC) for Wax Poetic, a juried show of encaustic work with and without Poetry as a component. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Wax Poetic
from Fabulon

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to encaustic work

THEME: “Fabulon will curate a juried show of encaustic work with and without Poetry as a component. The main goal is to bring encaustic work to the people. Show why artists are enthralled. Show the best it can be. Elevate from the crafty, decopauge, or crayon connotation it has in some minds.” –from fabulon.com

DEADLINE: August 21, 2017

NOTIFICATION: August 31, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 5

AWARDS: Best of Show $

SALES: The gallery will retain 40% commission on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Precision

Posted on August 10, 2017August 10, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

farm to TABLE

My three favorite restaurants are all in North Carolina featuring American, Spanish & Italian cuisines. They are all within a few blocks walk of each other. Is it the education system that produces the culinary prowess? Is it the city that attracts it the creative? Is it the small farm specialization that inspires clever savory vision? I don’t know, but this Call hails from the same state. Investigate this show.

Check out this Call for Entries from the A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke (Pembroke, NC) for Precision, the 8th Annual International Juried Exhibition. There are no sales, but if you are looking for a resume builder, this academic show may be for you. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Precision from
A.D. Gallery
at UNC Pembroke

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

THEME: Precision. “We are seeking artwork that utilizes skillful rendering, excellent craftsmanship, or precise detail in some aspect of its making.”

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: August 25, 2017 (5pm EST)

NOTIFICATION: September 8, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $20 for up to 3

AWARDS: $500 1st prize, $200 2nd prize & $100 3rd prize

SALES: Sale of work is not permitted as this is a non-profit gallery supported through a state funded university.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Chasing Ghosts II

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

spooky SWEET

One of my favorite holidays looms near — Halloween. There are lots of treats I only make on holidays, and meringue cookies are always a Halloween request. Years ago I made meringue “ghost” cookies, which are just meringue cookies with eyes of blueberries, chocolate chips or currants; everyone was hooked. Now they’re expected, of course. Light, crispy, ghostly sweetness. Traditions are funny sometimes. This next Call is looking for your ghosts. Your depiction doesn’t have to be literal, and the media is wide open. Don’t worry, I am not sending meringues…

Check out this Call for Entries from Verum Ultimum Gallery (Portland, OR) for Chasing Ghosts II. $35 Entry & 40% commission. Don’t be scared off by this curatorial theme; broad interpretation is welcome. Investigate…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Chasing Ghosts II from
Verum Ultimum Gallery

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media

THEME: Chasing Ghosts. “The term ghost may be interpreted in many ways, not necessarily meant to be a literal elucidation. Does your process manifest an identity within your work that somehow speaks to the past? What ghosts or parts of the past leave their mark on your work? Is a legacy revealed through your work or your process? Is memory a vital vehicle of expression for you? Do you inadvertently honor or flee from something in your past through your work? Artists are encouraged to enter work that is any interpretation of the call.” —verumultimumartgallery.com

DEADLINE: August 30, 2017

NOTIFICATION: September 28, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3

SALES: The gallery will retain 40% commission on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Larkin Arts Nat’l

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

po-tay-to PO-TAH-TO

I am addicted to potatoes. I try to lay off them, but I just can’t do it for long. They are everything –hash at breakfast, fries at lunch, latkes at dinner, chips at midnight. How do I deny the everything in one food? Suggestions welcome. This next Call is from and everything venue –art gallery, art studios, art school & art supply store. Don’t miss this opportunity…

Check out this Call for Entries from Larkin Arts (Harrisonburg, VA) for 2017 National Juried Exhibit. $35 entry, $2000 in cash + prizes & 30% commission. The deadline is just around the corner. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Nat’l Juried
from Larkin Arts

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all resident U.S. artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all 2-D media. “Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography & mixed media works w/ a max. depth of 5″, as well as other traditional or non-traditional 2-D media, excluding film”.

DEADLINE: August 14, 2017

NOTIFICATION: September 1, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 2

JUROR: Jonathan McMillan, Associate Professor of Studio Art, University of Mary Washington

AWARDS: $2000 in cash & prizes, including: Juror’s Choice, Director’s Choice & Audience Choice

SALES: Larkin Arts will retain 30% commission on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: AbstrAction

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

PINEAPPLE ma pizza

I eat lots of pizza, an odd side result of my job as a performing musician. Common menu offerings include lettuce-topped Mexican, Greek, thick-crust Sicilian, Californian, the New York slice, the ubiquitous pineapple Hawaiian, and of course, deep-dish Chicago style. There are many others, but these are the standards. I love how, outside the area for which they are named, they consistently have similar the toppings that aren’t always grounded in anything more than habit. Did you know California-style always has sun-dried tomatoes? Do you know why? Me either. Food stereotypes are funny & often well-intentioned, but odd & often very abstract. This next Call wants the abstract, but don’t send them pizza. The deadline looms…

Check out this Call for Entries from Marin Museum of Contemporary Art (Novato, CA) for AbstrAction. This gallery is located in Hamilton Field, a beautiful, historic space, and you know how I love a museum show. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
AbstrAction from
Marin MoCA

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all U.S. resident artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media

THEMES: Abstraction “We encourage work that demonstrates techniques in abstraction that move us forward. Innovative use of materials, color, shape, line, texture & subject matter can reveal or energize new movements in art. Show us what Actions & reActions are occurring in your work.” MarinMOCA

DEADLINE: August 25, 2017 (PST)

NOTIFICATION: September 9, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3; $50 for 4-5 ($30/$45 for members)

JUROR: Catharine Clark, Owner, Catharine Clark Gallery, San Francisco & New York (est. 1991). Catharine Clark Gallery exhibits the work of contemporary artists working across a wide range of media. The gallery has pioneered the presentation of new media art in San Francisco and is the first commercial gallery in the area with a dedicated media room. Exhibitions are hosted on a six-week schedule and generally feature solo artist presentations in conjunction with media room installations. The gallery’s program has garnered critical attention from numerous publications, including the New York Times, Artforum, Flash Art, Tema Celeste, Art in America, ARTnews, Modern Painters, and Art Review.

AWARDS: 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $300 & 3rd Place $100. Non-monetary Honorable Mention awards may be given at Juror’s discretion.

SALES: Marin MOCA will retain 30% commission on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Flora

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

EAT me

How many of you have a potted rosemary bush? Mine is blooming a gorgeous array of little lavender flowers. Did you know the flowers are edible? If you love the taste of rosemary but find the texture & taste a little to strong for delicate foods like fish, try using the flowers instead. They are softer in both mouth feel & potency and even make a beautiful garnish when flash fried. This next call is looking for flora, and it doesn’t have to be edible. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Don’t Take Pictures (online & print) for Flora. This publication offers print, monthly columns & quarterly online exhibits. This online opportunity has no entry fee. Don’t miss this one…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Flora from
Don’t Take Pictures

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“Botanical art has a long history as subject matter for photographers. Using photography to preserve the ephemeral qualities of plant life can allows viewers to wonder at the natural world. Beyond the garden, florals have been used as props, rendered in patterns in décor and apparel, and photographed in various states of decay.” –from donttakepictures.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to photography –go beyond the traditional portrayal of florals

DEADLINE: August 20, 2017

PUBLICATION: August 23 — November 21, 2017

ENTRY FEE: None

AWARDS: Inclusion in the online quarterly exhibition

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Topeka Competition 33

Posted on July 27, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

COFFEE anyone?

Are you a borrower or a buyer? Of books, I mean? If you haven’t been to your local library recently, be sure to stop by. Many libraries are re-inventing themselves to look much like big box book stores complete with vendors of coffee & pastries. They often also lend music, movies and even art. This next Call comes from a library with a full-fledged art gallery adjacent. This is for 3-d work only…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Friends of the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library (Topeka, KS) for Topeka Competition 33 at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery (located within a public library). Despite its location, this is a fairly traditional gallery space & the juror’s work is masterful. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Topeka Competition 33
from Friends of the Topeka &
Shawnee County Public Library

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all U.S. artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to 3-D work in clay, metal, jewelry, fiber, leather, glass, sculpture, wood, books as art, or mixed media. No 2-D work will be accepted.

DEADLINE: August 11, 2017

NOTIFICATION: August 30, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3 works

JUROR: Emily Williams creates detailed glass sculptures inspired by the natural world. Her glass sculptures explore complex plant & sea life forms. Science & natural history have always played a strong role in her life. She began teaching sculpture in 1989 at Clarion University of PA. Over the years she has shared her passion for sculpture with her students. Williams has received a number of grants and awards through the years, including a Fulbright Hays grant to study in Italy. Williams was awarded her M.F.A. in Sculpture from Washington University in Saint Louis, MO.

AWARDS: Juror’s Awards will be named by the juror and announced at the Awards Reception on Sunday, November 12, 2017. These are cash awards for high-quality work. Purchase Awards will be named by the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery and will become part of the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library’s permanent art collection. Awards are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

SALES: The Sabatini Gallery encourages potential buyers to contact the artist directly. The Alice C. Sabatini Gallery & the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library receive no commission on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Certain Places

Posted on July 26, 2017July 25, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

so SWEET

Sugar is sugar, right? I don’t think so. Fried sugar takes me to morning doughnuts in the office. Melting powdered sugar transports me to Saturday afternoon elephant ears at the flea market. And spun sugar, spun sugar sends me straight to the state fair standing in line on hard-packed earth waiting for my turn on the Alpine racer. Each smell is distinct, truly, and each conjures a certain place I hold dear to my heart. Where is your certain place? This next Call wants to know. Explore the possibilities…

Check out this Call for Entries from L.A. Photo Curator (online) for the Certain Places exhibit. $20 entry, no shipping, plus art publication for ALL entrants. This juror has a spectacular landscape portfolio. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Certain Places from
L.A. Photo Curator

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“All of us have a connection to certain places. These places can be a part of our everyday life, or places from our past. We use our selective memory when we see the places we are most connected to. Please share images of the places you feel most connected to—interior and exterior landscapes, real and imagined.” –from Karen Klinedinst via laphotocurator.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: August 9, 2017 (Midnight PST)

NOTIFICATION: September 29, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $20 for up to 3. 20% of artist fees go to 2 charities –½ to the curator’s choice of charity & ½ goes to the 1st place winner’s chosen charity. Karen Klinedinst has chosen Sierra Club.

CURATOR: Karen Klinedinst is a landscape photographer based in Baltimore, MD and a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Her landscape photography has been exhibited widely, including: Massoni Art Gallery, Soho Photo Gallery, The Center for Fine Art Photography, Griffin Museum of Photography, and the Biggs Museum of American Art. Her work is in the collection of the National Park Service. She was a 2006 National Park Service artist-in-residence at Acadia National Park in Maine; and in 2015, was awarded an Individual Artist Award from the Maryland State Arts Council.

AWARDS: The curator chooses 1st place, 2nd place & 3 honorable mentions. The 1st place winner will receive a review by one or more curators including a Q&A about the photographer’s work. In addition, their image will be on the home page for a month. 2nd place & honorable mentions will have their image shown along with their bio, artist statement, C.V. and a link back to their website.

SALES: All sales are conducted between the artist & buyer. There is no commission.

Category: August 2017

fat APPLE

CALL for ENTRIES: When Things are Strange from Univ. of ND Art & Design Dept.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

a-FLOAT

CALL for ENTRIES: CANvas CANpaign from CAN’d Aid Foundation

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

with a CHERRY on top

CALL for ENTRIES: Wax Poetic from Fabulon

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

farm to TABLE

CALL for ENTRIES: Precision from A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

spooky SWEET

CALL for ENTRIES: Chasing Ghosts II from Verum Ultimum Gallery

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

po-tay-to PO-TAH-TO

CALL for ENTRIES: 2017 Nat’l Juried from Larkin Arts

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

PINEAPPLE ma pizza

CALL for ENTRIES: AbstrAction from Marin MoCA

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

EAT me

CALL for ENTRIES: Flora from Don’t Take Pictures

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

COFFEE anyone?

CALL for ENTRIES: Topeka Competition 33 from Friends of the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

so SWEET

CALL for ENTRIES: Certain Places from L.A. Photo Curator

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES:
When Things are Strange
from Univ. of ND
Art & Design Dept.

CALL for ENTRIES:
CANvas CANpaign
from CAN’d Aid Foundation

CALL for ENTRIES:
Wax Poetic
from Fabulon

CALL for ENTRIES:
Precision from
A.D. Gallery
at UNC Pembroke

CALL for ENTRIES:
Chasing Ghosts II from
Verum Ultimum Gallery

CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Nat’l Juried
from Larkin Arts

CALL for ENTRIES:
AbstrAction from
Marin MoCA

CALL for ENTRIES:
Flora from
Don’t Take Pictures

CALL for ENTRIES:
Topeka Competition 33
from Friends of the Topeka &
Shawnee County Public Library

CALL for ENTRIES:
Certain Places from
L.A. Photo Curator