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.

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CALL for ENTRIES: YICCA 16/17

Posted on February 23, 2017February 22, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

FRUIT-ish

Aside from an occasional banana or orange, most of my fruit experiences as a kid were of the fruit cocktail variety. But as an adult, I have come to appreciate the singular special-ness of fruit on its own. I almost (just almost) prefer it to chocolate. It does not have the richness added by fat content, but it has a simplicity that I find equally decadent. Simple and sweet. This next call is also a simple opportunity with big payoff. This could be right for you…

Check out this Call for Entries from YICCA for the 2016/17 International Art Contest. Cash prizes + an exhibition for winners. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
YICCA 16/17

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media (drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, mixed media, video, installation & performance)

DEADLINE: March 15, 2017

NOTIFICATION: April 11, 2017

ENTRY FEE: €40 ($42 USD approx.)

JURORS: Leila Topić works as a curator in Zagreb’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MSU), in charge of three collections: film and video, photography & media art.

Tevž Logar currently works as an independent curator and collaborates with different institutions and galleries. Between 2009 and 2014 he worked as artistic director of Škuc Gallery in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Zorana Đaković Minniti works in the Cultural Centre of Belgrade as coordinator for the international cooperation and program coordinator of Podroom gallery within same institution.

AWARDS: 1st prize €3,000 ($3165 USD approx) & 2nd Prize is €1,000 ($1055 USD approx). Plus, the jury will select 18 artists to exhibit the submitted works in an art gallery of a European city from June 1-14, 2017.

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CALL for ENTRIES: Recycle 2017

Posted on February 15, 2017February 15, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

do it AGAIN

I couldn’t sell anyone on rice as a side dish at my house this week. But to avoid another trip to the grocery, I had to sneak it in chicken casseroles, veggie spring rolls and sausage gumbo. Upcycled rice with recycled chicken was a winner. Need inspiration for your own recycling? This next Call is the perfect green opportunity. Make some time for this one…

Check out this Call for Entries from BWAC (Brooklyn, NY) for Recycle 2017. Take advantage of a discount for early entry, a distinguished juror & significant cash awards. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Recycle 2017 from BWAC

“Recycle, the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition’s national juried show of art crafted from cast-off, discarded & re-purposed materials, will be a celebration of ingenuity and imagination.” –from bwac.org

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 26

DEADLINE: February 26, 2017 (early bird) or March 12, 2017 (final)

NOTIFICATION: March 31, 2017

JUROR: Harriet Taub is the Exec. Dir. of Materials for the Arts, one of the largest reuse centers in the U.S & a program of the NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs. She joined MFTA in 1998 & also co-founded and helms its affiliated nonprofit, Friends of Materials for the Arts, which provides teacher training, arts and environmental education, and arts programming like artist residencies. Taub graduated from NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education. She currently sits on the boards of the environmental organization the Reuse Alliance and the arts organization Pentacle.

AWARDS: Best of Show Gold $1000, Most Innovative Use of Materials $500, People’s Choice $250, Curator’s Choice $250 & ten $100 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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CALL for ENTRIES: Dogwood Regional 2017

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

half BAKED

We all develop super powers as we age. You know, that one thing you do so well that it seems slightly unreal. My husband’s super power is baking. Lucky me. I try to resist, but sometimes you just can’t walk away when it is that good. That’s how I feel about the next Call. If you qualify, don’t miss this chance. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Dogwood Arts (Knoxville, TN) for 2017 Dogwood Regional Fine Arts Exhibition— a regional Call for artists inside a 500 mile radius from Knoxville, TN. We rarely publish regional calls, but this one is too fantastic to pass up. Don’t worry, there is a link below to help you figure out if you qualify. Submit today…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Dogwood Arts 2017

ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists 18+ residing within a 500 mile radius of Knoxville, TN (as the crow flies–a straight line). This will help calculate if you’re inside the radius.

MEDIA: 2-D painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking & photography; 3-D sculpture of all media & installation.

DEADLINE: March 3, 2017

NOTIFICATION: March 31, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3

JUROR: Leslie Noell is an artist, designer, and educator who currently works at Penland School of Crafts as director of programs. She earned a degree in graphic design from NC State University College of Design and an MFA in artisanry from the University of Massachusetts. Leslie studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture & Design in Prague & spent 2 years as a core fellowship student at Penland School of Crafts. Her work has been shown throughout the U.S.

AWARDS: Cash awards totaling $3,500 will be presented at the exhibit’s Opening Reception –Best in Show, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, 3 Merit awards & an award from Fast Frame.

SALES: Dogwood retains a 40% commission on all sales. Please price your work accordingly.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Brian Somerville

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

"Shell-Shocked" & detail (ceramic, mixed media) by Brian Somerville — *“Shell-Shocked” & detail (ceramic, mixed media) by Brian Somerville*

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“I sculpt beasts that tell stories.“ — Brian Somerville

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French philosopher Albert Camus once said, “A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world.” But, I’ve always believed that we create the majority of beasts of this world from our anxiety and worry and imagination. The beasts of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Brian Somerville, guide us through fear with a little humor.

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Explore the beast within in the work of
AAAD Artist of the Day, sculptor Brian Somerville!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Ground Floor 5th Annual

Posted on February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

trendy TIDBITS

I don’t always make it in on the ground floor of food trends. I can live without kale or acai berries, but I would miss flaxseed or tomatillos. To each their own. Specific foods are rarely empirically necessary. But this next Call is definitely a ground floor show opportunity. Take a look!

Check out this Call for Entries from Ground Floor Gallery (Nashville, TN) for the 5th Annual Juried Exhibit. The Guardian named Ground Floor Gallery a top 10 gallery to visit in Nashville! Great venue…

CALL for ENTRIES:
5th Annual Juried
from Ground Floor Gallery

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: February 28, 2017

NOTIFICATION: early March 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3, $55 for 4-6 & $75 for 7-9 images

JUROR: Austin Thomas is an artist & curator whose work has been exhibited at The Drawing Center, Murray Guy, The Sculpture Center, Art in General & at White Columns (NYC) & internationally in Singapore, Australia, Hungary & Vienna. From 2007-14, she directed Pocket Utopia Gallery & is now the director of special projects at Steven Harvey Fine Art.

AWARDS: “Best in Show” receives a solo exhibition in 2017.

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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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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.

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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.

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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

Category: 3 Dimensional