ARTIST of the DAY: Peter Vial

Posted on January 20, 2017January 18, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

Reflections no. 4: Politics(mosaic 56 x 15 x 36 cm) by Peter Vial — *Reflections no. 4: Politics (mosaic 56 x 15 x 36 cm) by Peter Vial*

“Watch from your gut, listen to your soul” — Peter Vial

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We are, in total, comprised of the pieces and parts of our experience –both those celebrated and those survived. The mosaic work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day Peter Vial speaks to that patchwork in such a visual way. This work is so relatable, even though some of it is incredibly large. I bristle at the ubiquitous Nietzsche what-doesn’t-kill-you quote because it typically comes across as condescension or gaslighting, but Vial’s sculpture is a celebration of life, regardless of circumstance. There IS a difference, and I appreciate that sort of optimistic realism. No unicorns & rainbows. Thanks, Peter.

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Find a map of your own journey in the mosaic work
of AAAD Artist of the Day, Peter Vial!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Tallahassee Int’l

Posted on January 20, 2017January 22, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

more than ORANGE JUICE

Have I told you I was born in Florida? We lived there of and on until I was 5 years old. My most distinct food memories are from Florida. I remember accidentally dumping spaghetti on my dad’s lap because I forgot to brace the drop leaf table. I remember loving hot dogs from Dixie’s in Treasure Island and momentarily believing I was abandoned because the line had moved and I hadn’t. Spaghetti and hot dogs. Expand your range of Florida experiences with the next Call. You won’t regret it.

Check out this Call for Entries from FSU Museum of Fine Arts (Tallahassee, FL) for the 32nd Annual Tallahassee Int’l Juried Competition. $20 Entry. Academic shows are great for those of you building resumes this year. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Tallahassee Int’l
fm FSU MoFA

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists, 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: February 14, 2017

NOTIFICATION: April 21, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $20 for up to 2

JUROR: The competition is blind juried by faculty members from the Florida State University College of Fine Arts.

AWARDS: 1st Place $1,000 & 2nd Place $500.00. Honorable Mentions are selected at the jurors’ discretion, however there is no monetary award. A color catalog is produced, and all artists who enter will receive a copy. Accepted artists will each receive a set of at least 10 complimentary catalogs.

SALES: FSU retains no commission on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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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: Liz Ruest

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

"Coordinated Drift" (digital collage, 61 layers) by Liz Ruest — *“Coordinated Drift” (digital collage, 61 layers) by Liz Ruest*

“In the desire to find the new, do we also mourn the old,
the left-behind places?” —Liz Ruest

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For years I have been trying to find the balance between the whirlwind of excitement that comes with every new milestone in my job with the desire to be still and quiet and ponder. For me it is the balance between ‘busy’ and ‘creative’. As grateful as I am to have the opportunity to work a non-traditional job as a performing artist, I miss the creative freedom to produce all of the visual work that consumes my quieter hours. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Liz Ruest, captures that struggle for me. Can we move forward while looking backward?

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Find your own narrative in the digital collage work of AAAD Artist of the Day Liz Ruest!

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CALL for ENTRIES: What Remains

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

mystery LUNCH

My favorite culinary masterpieces are created from the random remains of my refrigerator or pantry. This is how lunch comes to be almost every day. Left over veggies from salad or stir fry end up as spring rolls; emergency canned goods create the best vegetable soup. Because I live in a more rural location, bad weather & poor grocery planning can result in a hungry household. But a little creativity amongst the ruinous remains, turns out the most delightful surprises. This next Call wants to see what you creat from what remains. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from L.A. Photo Curator for the What Remains exhibit. $20 entry, no shipping, plus art publication for ALL entrants & an opportunity to support a great cause WITHOUT donating work. Great opportunity…

CALL for ENTRIES:
What Remains
from L.A. Photo Curator

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“”We are almost always intrigued by what is left behind, either when a disaster strikes or simply when a home (or a city) is abandoned. The theme of ruin and abandonment provides a great deal of emotional impact and the imagery produced from these places of ruin can stay with us for a long time.” –from Jody Miller via laphotocurator.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: February 3, 2017 (Midnight PST)

NOTIFICATION: (and opening date) February 25, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $20 for up to 3. 15% of artist fees go to 2 charities per competition. 7.5% to the curator’s choice of charity and 7.5% to the first place winner’s chosen charity. Miller has chosen the charity Sacred Stone Camp Legal Defense Fund.

CURATOR: Jody Miller spent 40 years as a designer / animator for the television industry; her profession melded beautifully with her favorite pastime. She still passionately “chases the light” and tries to present a slightly darker, edgier view of that light & the mysteries that lie therein. Miller’s portfolio is represented by Lightbox Photographic Gallery in Astoria, OR.

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

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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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!

ARTIST of the DAY: Erwin Wurm

Posted on January 10, 2017January 11, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

"Bad Thoughts II" (bronze, patina) by Erwin Wurm — *“Bad Thoughts II” (bronze, patina) by Erwin Wurm*

“If you approach things with a sense of humor, people immediately
assume you’re not to be taken seriously. But I think truths about
society & human existence can be approached in different ways.
You don’t always have to be deadly serious. Sarcasm & humor
can help you see things in a lighter vein.” —Erwin Wurm

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During this month, during this season, we all need to figure out how to arm ourselves with humor in defense of the heaviness of being. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Erwin Wurm, has such a light touch. The humor, irony even, helps feel pro-active without dismissing the problem. Thanks, Erwin.

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Arm yourself with the work of AAAD Artist of the Day, Erwin Wurm!

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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.

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Category: Art Exhibit

“Watch from your gut, listen to your soul” — Peter Vial

Find a map of your own journey in the mosaic work of AAAD Artist of the Day, Peter Vial!

more than ORANGE JUICE

CALL for ENTRIES: Tallahassee Int’l fm FSU MoFA

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!

comforTABLE

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

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

“In the desire to find the new, do we also mourn the old, the left-behind places?” —Liz Ruest

Find your own narrative in the digital collage work of AAAD Artist of the Day Liz Ruest!

mystery LUNCH

CALL for ENTRIES: What Remains from L.A. Photo Curator

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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!

Arm yourself with the work of AAAD Artist of the Day, Erwin Wurm!

asphalt APPETITE

CALL for ENTRIES: Chromatic fm Norwalk’s Parking Authority

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Find a map of your own journey in the mosaic work
of AAAD Artist of the Day, Peter Vial!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Tallahassee Int’l
fm FSU MoFA

“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

“In the desire to find the new, do we also mourn the old,
the left-behind places?” —Liz Ruest

CALL for ENTRIES:
What Remains
from L.A. Photo Curator

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