ARTIST of the DAY: Mel Prest

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

"Off Screen" (acrylic & phosphorescent acrylic on panel) 2014 by Mel Prest — *“Off Screen” (acrylic & phosphorescent acrylic on panel, 2014) by Mel Prest*

“My work shifts and changes in response to light and proximity. I layer conflicting personal references, such as fog colors, music, fabric and thought patterns, to create a new shape-space. I want spontaneity and chance to influence the outcome and direction of each piece.” —Mel Prest

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As Winter shifts into Spring, I find my creative inspiration also seems to shift in focus and tone, both physical and metaphorical. I was intrigued to read about the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day Mel Prest and her awakening to the influence of the difference of the quality of light from San Francisco and Brooklyn. I’m facing a move of nearly 2300 miles; will my work change too? Does your work change depending on your geographical location?

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Let your mind wander to warmer climes with the work of
AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Mel Prest!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Maria Santacecilia

Posted on March 7, 2017March 9, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

"Music" (drawing on paper, 2017) by Maria Santacecilia — *“Music” (drawing on paper, 2017) by Maria Santacecilia*

“I build my works with a sense of fragmentation . . . a metaphor of daily life.” —Maria Santacecilia

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I have buttons from everywhere. I have collected them for no reason for years and years. And just yesterday, I met an artist yesterday that makes button bracelets as a fundraising source for a non-profit that provides showers and laundry facilities for homeless women. Today, I came across this drawing by today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Maria Santacecilia, and as a musician, it spoke to me. Then I saw the buttons, those things that hold everything together. Lovely.

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Find a common thread in the work of fragmentation
by Artist of the Day Maria Santacecilia!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Gabe Brown

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

"Ladder to the Sun" (oil on linen on board) by Gabe Brown — *“Ladder to the Sun” (oil on linen on board) by Gabe Brown*

“Art is like magic, an illusion created
by the force of humanity.” —Gabe Brown

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I could use a little magic. If art is magic, like today’s AAAD Artist of the Day Gabe Brown suggests, then maybe I should make a trip to a studio, gallery or museum today. Maybe you should too.

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Take in the magic of AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Gabe Brown.

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CALL for ENTRIES: Fight or Flight

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

FOOD anyone?

I received more “why food?” inquiries this week. Because. That’s the short answer. Specifically I had someone to challenge the relevancy of a food theme with all that is going on politically in the U.S. Long Answer, well, food IS political, and global. (Reminder, the world is larger than the U.S.) Regulations governing food safety couldn’t be more political. Quinoa and milk and coffee and avocados, political. Choosing the source of your food and having confidence the quality of your options is all about politics and privilege. I love food. AAAD will continue to celebrate food. We all grow and buy and cook and serve in reaction to our experiences of the world around us. We act and react, indulge and temper, daily. This next Call wants your reaction to current events. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from The Painting Center (New York, NY) for Fight or Flight. This non-profit art center in the heart of Chelsea is offering a beautiful space & opportunity for painting and more…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Fight or Flight
fm The Painting Center

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“Looking back to specific artists’ reactions to unsettled times, there are Picasso’s Guernica & Gerhard Richter’s cycle of paintings October 18, 1977. On the other hand, Matisse created his joyful collaged paper cutouts for his Jazz series during World War II in France, and Jackson Pollock’s poured paintings were created in the 1950s during the McCarthy era. Creativity can feed off the inspiration of current events and/or a personal vision. We are looking for artists’ responses to these times in which we live, in 2017.” –thepaintingcenter.org

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media (except digital art)

DEADLINE: May 5, 2017

NOTIFICATION: May 15, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $40 for up to 5 images

SALES: The Painting Center retains a 20% commission on all sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

ARTIST of the DAY: Margery Amdur

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

*Amass #6, cosmetic sponges coated with pastel pigment, by Margery Amdur*

“I like to live in that very fluid space between painting, sculpture, & printmaking, and the idea of an obsessively ritualized process is still very prominent in the work.” —Margery Amdur

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Some people are all about intent and just work through the process. I always have intent, but I do love process. When I saw the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Margery Amdur, I immediately thought, “show the #wip pics”. (They are some on Instagram, BTW.) Celebrate the work, the making of the work, the result of the work. Just celebrate.

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Explore the assemblage work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Margery Amdur!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Fairies in the Garden

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

food for FAIRIES

My grandmother loved fairy food. She would boil sugar and vinegar together for what felt like forever (15 minutes) and then add baking soda at the last minute. Magically, it seemed, the concoction would turn almost orange. Once cooled, it had this beautifully buttery flavor. Sugar + vinegar = fairy food. Try it. In the meantime, this next Call is all about the fairies. Maybe a fairy kitchen? This one is creative fun…

Check out this Call for Entries from Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons, MD) for Fairies in the Garden. There are no rules & regs regarding structure, so you CAN choose to make it a shippable size/weight. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Fairies in the Garden
from Annmarie

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“Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is accepting submission for our 8th annual outdoor exhibit of all things magical – including fairy houses, fairy gardens, gnome homes, elf houses and more! ” –from annmariegarden.org

ELIGIBILITY: All artists working in U.S.

MEDIA: Open to outdoor art constructed of durable materials and adhesives that can withstand five months outdoors & the enthusiastic affection of summer visitors to the garden.

DEADLINE: March 24, 2017

DELIVERY: Between March 30 – April 4

ENTRY FEE: None

JUROR: All submissions are eligible for the “People’s Choice Award,” which will be voted on by guests throughout the summer.

AWARDS: $200 cash prize. Plus, all builders will enjoy free admission to the opening reception on April 7 & the Fairy House Festival on April 23.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Create! May 2017

Posted on March 1, 2017February 28, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

la fresa, LAS FRESAS

I am trying to learn some basic Spanish. As you might imagine, I skipped ahead to the food lessons almost immediately, ha. I can order water, milk & fish now, agua, leche & pescado, yeah. But as my lessons continue, I am amazed by how many words I already knew or could at least guess from brief French language studies more than a decade past. Like fresas. Strawberries. This next Call offers publication during National Strawberry Month (May). Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Create! Magazine for the May 2017. Just wait until you get your hands on this gorgeous magazine. Don’t miss this chance…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
May 2017
of Create! Magazine

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media, i.e.: painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, mixed media, photography, installation & more.

DEADLINE: March 19, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 3, $30 for 5

JUROR: Sandra Apperloo is a blogger, crafter & social media fanatic based in Utrecht, The Netherlands. She is the founder and curator of ArtisticMoods.com; a fun and passionate website that promotes starting and established artists from around the globe. Sandra has a passion for traveling and likes to look for inspiration abroad. In 2015 she traveled to one of her favorite cities, Tokyo, where she interviewed 10 contemporary artists and illustrators and met with the Tokyo Illustrators Society.

AWARDS: Artists selected by the guest juror will receive a 2-page spread including a brief bio, website, and 2 images in print and digital formats. Published artists will receive a complimentary digital issue and will be listed on Create! Magazine’s website/social media.

SALES: The May Issue will be available at McNally Jackson Books in NYC, Charlotte Street News in London & online.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Tim Hallinan

Posted on February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

"untitled" (mixed media) by Tim Hallinan — *“untitled” (mixed media) by Tim Hallinan*

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“I’m drawn to the endless geometry, structure and sometimes lack of order of the urban environment and I think that’s where my ideas begin.” —Tim Hallinan

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Again I contemplate beginnings. I am a believer in being a professional beginner. It is never too late to begin again. When I stumbled across the statement of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Tim Hallinan, his “I think that’s where my ideas begin” struck a chord with me. Maybe I should examine my re-starts and points of departure for patterns. Or maybe not.

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Another reminder to be inspired by your environment comes from AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Tim Hallinan!

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CALL for SUBMISSIONS: Studio Fellowship

Posted on February 25, 2017February 24, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

jars & JARS & jars

Canning food is a time-consuming preparation, but the rewards are huge. So far, I have managed to shrugged the task off on my mother. Tomatoes, beets & chow chow are my favorites, but eventually she will make me take over. The last time I canned tomatoes, it resulted in jars exploding in my laundry room. No amount of time makes makes that mess worth it, but this next Call will buy you 6 months. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Proposals from VisArts (Rockville, MD) for Studio Fellowship. The submission fee is only $15 and the prize is a gift of time. Is this the opportunity for you…

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CALL for SUBMISSIONS:
Studio Fellowship
from VisArts

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists 18+. *Note: The program is not designed for program is not designed for undergraduate students or commercial artists.

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: March 20, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $15 per application (up to 10 images)

JURORS: Admission to the VisArts Studio Fellowship is highly selective, based on a review of applications by panels of artists & art professionals. Panelists include painters, sculptors, film and video artists, photographers, installation artists, inter-disciplinary artists, and independent curators. The admission panel is rotated regularly.

AWARDS: The Studio Fellowship offers the gift of time and space to two artists and/or collaborative artist teams each year to experiment and realize new work. Fellows will present their work in solo exhibitions at the end of their respective fellowships. Fellows will be provided with a 169 square foot studio, free of charge, for a period of six months + $500 monthly stipend. Each studio is equipped with a sink, Wi-Fi connection & abundant natural light.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL to ARTISTS: Purchase Award / Artist Grant

Posted on February 22, 2017November 19, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

chicka-chicka-CHICK

You can always find chickpeas in my cabinet. Be they canned or dried, they are a go-to item that has so many uses –from toasted finger food in the spring, to protein-rich soups in winter. Then there’s hummus, of which I never tire. Chickpeas even make a tasty addition to sweet-infused trail mix. I appreciate the versatility. This next Call awards artists from a wide variety of media. And what’s more versatile than a cash award? Nothing. Take a look…

Check out this Call to Artists from WorkingArtist.org for the $1000 Purchase Award. $25 entry & send a link. It doesn’t get any easier. Don’t miss this one…

CALL to ARTISTS:
Purchase Award
from workingartist.org

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to visual media, including but not limited to drawing, painting, conceptual, installation, prints, sculpture, new media, mixed media, photography & video.

DEADLINE: March 31, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $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 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!

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Category: Featured Artist

“My work shifts and changes in response to light and proximity. I layer conflicting personal references, such as fog colors, music, fabric and thought patterns, to create a new shape-space. I want spontaneity and chance to influence the outcome and direction of each piece.” —Mel Prest

Let your mind wander to warmer climes with the work of AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Mel Prest!

“I build my works with a sense of fragmentation . . . a metaphor of daily life.” —Maria Santacecilia

Find a common thread in the work of fragmentation by Artist of the Day Maria Santacecilia!

“Art is like magic, an illusion created by the force of humanity.” —Gabe Brown

Take in the magic of AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Gabe Brown.

FOOD anyone?

CALL for ENTRIES: Fight or Flight fm The Painting Center

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

“I like to live in that very fluid space between painting, sculpture, & printmaking, and the idea of an obsessively ritualized process is still very prominent in the work.” —Margery Amdur

Explore the assemblage work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Margery Amdur!

food for FAIRIES

CALL for ENTRIES: Fairies in the Garden from Annmarie

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

la fresa, LAS FRESAS

CALL for ENTRIES: May 2017 of Create! Magazine

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

“I’m drawn to the endless geometry, structure and sometimes lack of order of the urban environment and I think that’s where my ideas begin.” —Tim Hallinan

Another reminder to be inspired by your environment comes from AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Tim Hallinan!

jars & JARS & jars

CALL for SUBMISSIONS: Studio Fellowship from VisArts

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

chicka-chicka-CHICK

CALL to ARTISTS: Purchase Award from workingartist.org

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Let your mind wander to warmer climes with the work of
AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Mel Prest!

Find a common thread in the work of fragmentation
by Artist of the Day Maria Santacecilia!

“Art is like magic, an illusion created
by the force of humanity.” —Gabe Brown

CALL for ENTRIES:
Fight or Flight
fm The Painting Center

CALL for ENTRIES:
Fairies in the Garden
from Annmarie

CALL for ENTRIES:
May 2017
of Create! Magazine

CALL for SUBMISSIONS:
Studio Fellowship
from VisArts

CALL to ARTISTS:
Purchase Award
from workingartist.org