CALL for ENTRIES: Valdosta National 2018

Posted on October 4, 2017October 3, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

ooo-ey goo-ey CENTER

I was born in Florida & spent my adolescence in north Georgia. We made an annual trip between the two, and Valdosta, GA was one of our regular stops. We would stop in the same diner every year, and I would order the same grilled cheese with a pickle on top. As I ate my sandwich & debated the merits of pickle juice on butter-toasted bread, my dad would ask the same question of our waitress, “tell me ’bout Valdosta.” I don’t remember our server being the same woman every year, but I do remember hearing the same answer every year, “The man that wrote ‘Jingle Bells’ lived here.” I think of that short interaction every year when I receive this annual Call from Valdosta State. This is a great show, story not withstanding, and you should carefully weigh this opportunity…

Check out this Call for Entries from Valdosta State University (Valdosta, GA) for Valdosta National 2018 at the Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery. This is another excellent academic show with an esteemed juror. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Valdosta National 2018
from Valdosta State
University

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

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: November 6, 2017

NOTIFICATION: December 11, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3

JUROR: Linda Hall is a multimedia artist that is inspired by the natural world and the human condition. She holds an MFA from the University of NC at Chapel Hill & is an occasional adjunct professor at FSU. Her watercolor paintings & 3D soft sculpture have been exhibited in group & solo shows in regional, nat’l & int’l publications & venues. Her work has been featured on various music CD covers, in an issue of New American Paintings & online in Oxford American & Beautiful Decay. She lives in Tallahassee, FL.

AWARDS: At least $1,500

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Amplify

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

DINNER music

My kid has moved into his dorm, and my friends are waiting for the teary, heartbroken depression to set in. I can’t promise it wont happen, but if feels unlikely. I do miss him. And, I do miss his oddities –those things that seem normal only to us & set each of us apart from the rest of the world. When my son Oscar eats his favorite foods, he hums, unaware; it is his beloved oddity. I never have to ask how he likes his dinner, I just have to listen. My husband does not hum. I miss it. This next Call wants to know about the music in you. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Cultural Center of Cape Cod (South Yarmouth, MA) for Amplify, a music-themed online art show. No commission, no shipping & all fees go to a scholarship fund. Is there measure in your method?

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Amplify from the
Cultural Center
of Cape Cod

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all* media (*except video)

THEME: “Music. . . It motivates, relaxes, inspires, and gives us goosebumps. We can grieve with it, create to it, tap our toes to it, and sweat with it. Scientifically it synchronizes our brainwaves & can literally heal us. We tell stories through music, express emotions, celebrate through it. We can’t imagine a world without it. Show us your visual expression of music or a glimpse of how music shapes your world.”

DEADLINE: October 13, 2017

NOTIFICATION: November 10, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $20 for 1, $5 for ea. add’l. 100% of the proceeds will go towards the Alexander Holmes Memorial Recording Studio and Scholarship Fund.

AWARDS: All winners will be displayed in the Cultural Center’s online art gallery at www.cultural-center.org. In addition, there are cash prizes: 1st Place – $500, 2nd Place – $200 & 3rd Place – $100 cash prize.

SALES: All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Project No. 2

Posted on September 18, 2017November 28, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

HERBAL analogy

There are reasons, philosophical to medical, both against & in favor of the consumption of some things. But more often that not, it just comes down to personal taste. I hear people complain about the flavor of cilantro on a seemingly non-stop basis, but I can’t imagine a cilantro-less world. Some people are never going to eat cilantro; I am not going to stop eating it. This next Call is like cilantro, you’re going to love it or hate it, but it is still going to be your choice –no one’s forcing you. So, take a look, or not…

Check out this Call for Entries from Creatives in Action (online/National) for Project No. 2. is now CLOSED to ENTRIES. This is a publication opportunity for liberal protest art. This opportunity does NOT pay artists & DOES offer your work as a FREE download for use at actions & rallies, and for sharing on social media. This kind of opportunity will speak to some of you, and some of you will roast me endlessly out of anger. That’s fine; I get it. Only you can decide if this one is for you…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Project No. 2 from
Creatives in Action

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media (that can be represented in print)

THEME: “Artists need not be political artists per se — but their work should have a message relevant to our current political climate. We are seeking art that is image and/or language based, and that covers a broad range of issues including but not limited to immigrants’ rights, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, worker justice, healthcare, racial justice, climate justice, campaign finance reform, political corruption, digital privacy, and the state of our democracy — as well as work that depicts subversive images of Donald Trump and celebrates cultural diversity.” –from creativesinaction.net

DEADLINE: CLOSED (Updated on 11/28/17 to reflect that submissions are no longer being accepted.)

NOTIFICATION: Within 30 days of your submission

ENTRY FEE: None

AWARDS: Artwork submitted by the Artist and the rights relating to them, including copyright and ownership rights in the Artwork, remain the sole and exclusive property of the Artist.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Miami Edition

Posted on September 13, 2017September 14, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

CHOCOLATE hot or cold

Last week I was in a restaurant with a gift shop, and I complained during the entire meal about Christmas decorations being out & available for sale in September. Then on Monday, the tail end of Irma brought us 55° temperatures and rain. Suddenly I couldn’t stop humming “Silver Bells” & craving hot chocolate. I’ve got to get to a warmer climate before my family makes me sleep in the car, ha. The magazine in this next Call will be distributed in Miami. Maybe I should volunteer…

Check out this Call for Entries from Create! Magazine for the Miami Edition. $30 to enter & this edition will be distributed during Art Basel Week & at Art Miami Fairs. Don’t miss this chance…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Miami Edition
of Create! Magazine

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media*. *Artwork does not have to have a Miami theme. Issues will be distributed during Art Basel Week and available at Art Miami Fairs.

DEADLINE: September 29, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $30 (a portion of fees are donated to the Create Artist Grant & NEA)

JUROR: Sarah Potter is the founder and owner of SP Projects, an independent art advisory & consulting business based in NY. With more than a decade of experience in the fine art world, Sarah has placed an emphasis on curating private & corporate collections with artwork that is aesthetically satisfying & a good financial investment. Sarah graduated from The Art Institute of Boston. Sarah utilizes her passion for modern-day mysticism, spirituality & the occult to create experiential exhibitions of innovative artwork & memorable performances.

AWARDS: Artists selected will receive a 2-page spread & a complimentary digital issue with images, details & information on the Create site/social media. All featured artists will automatically be considered for any upcoming curatorial projects & exhibitions organized by the Create team.

SALES: Copies of Create! Magazine will be available at several locations including Art Miami Fairs, McNally Jackson Books in NYC, Athenaeum Nieuwscentrum in Amsterdam, Charlotte Street News and Magma Books in London, Silence Is Accurate in Cape Town, online & more.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: The Path of Winged Souls

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

MUNCHABLE muse

Fall is just around the corner and potted mums in gorgeous yellows, golds, and umbers abound. But, I am on the hunt for marigolds that haven’t been sprayed with insecticide to add to our Fall menu. Yes, I like to eat flowers, and yes, I recommend you try both chrysanthemums and marigolds. If you’ve eaten broccoli or cauliflower, you’ve eaten already eaten flowers. Marigolds are, in fact, one-half of the curatorial theme for this next Call as well. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from The Bath House Cultural Center (Dallas, TX) for Día de los Muertos: The Path of Winged Souls, celebrating, exploring & honoring people, things & ideas that have “passed on.” No entry fee…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Día de los Muertos:
The Path of Winged Souls

from Bauhaus Prairie Art Gallery

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media

THEME: Marigolds & Monarchs. “A belief held by people from ancient Mesoamerican cultures (and some people today) is that, during the celebrations of the Day of the Dead, the spirits of the departed are given permission to return to the world of the living to visit their families. . . To aid the spirits, paths are marked with the brightly colored petals of marigold flowers so that they can create a path of light that shows the departed souls the way to the altars and their loved ones. The monarch butterflies, migrating back in large numbers to Mexico during the festivities of the Day of the Dead, have a symbolic significance as well because they are perceived as the spirits of returning loved ones making their way back home.”

DEADLINE: September 17, 2017 (Mountain Time)

NOTIFICATION: The list of selected artists will be posted on the Bath House Cultural Center’s online News Center at http://www.bathhousemedia.com. The document will be available after 6 PM on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Artists are solely responsible for reviewing this list. The curator will not send acceptance notifications to each individual artist by phone, e-mail, or otherwise. (Note: I know how many of you dislike this lack of active notification, but it is happening more and more often. Try to remember that in this case, there is NO ENTRY FEE; so in this case, I encourage tolerance. Just don’t forget to put a reminder on your calendar or in your phone so you don’t forget to check.)

ENTRY FEE: None

CURATOR: Enrique Fernández Cervantes

SALES: The Bath House Cultural Center Advisory Council requests a voluntary donation (14% of the sale value) from artists who sell artwork during the exhibition.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Emerging Artists 2018

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

subtle GRAIN

I have never been a big fan of rice. As a child, I only experienced rice as white, short grain & topped with copious amounts of brown gravy. When put up against the family of starches, including potatoes and pasta, rice has always paled in comparison. But lately, I have a newfound respect for the subtleties. Available in a rainbow of hues, this delicate grain makes the best of additions from tomatoes & cumin to mango & orange juice. Rice has emerged as one of my favorites. This next Call seeks emerging artists. Are you emerging? Show your stuff.

Check out this Call for Entries from Slow Art Productions for Emerging Artists 2018 at the Limner Gallery (Hudson, NY). $35 entry open to all media and all artists. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Emerging Artists 2018
at the Limner Gallery

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This event is devoted to the discovery, introduction and promotion of Emerging Artists. The exhibition will be held March 1 – 24, 2018, at the Limner Gallery.

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphics, digital and installation art, video, etc.

DEADLINE: November 30, 2017

NOTIFICATION: December 30, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 4, $5 ea. add’l

SALES: SlowArt Productions will retain 35% commission on sales. Prices set by the artist.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Nat’l / Int’l Open 2018

Posted on September 5, 2017September 6, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

more ‘SHROOMS

I am eating ALL of the mushrooms. There is this funny phenomenon where I live. The grocer stocks lots of high-end perishables just before a holiday weekend in the hopes that tourists visiting our area will buy them at inflated prices. However, when this doesn’t happen, they all go on clearance or closeout the next day. The post Labor Day mushroom sale is ON. Every imaginable shape & variety is available for the same price as a button mushroom. I want them all. This next Call is for the artist that wants it all in a solo show –space, time & funding. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Antenna Gallery (New Orleans, LA) for National / International Open Call 2018. Here’s a chance for a solo show with an honorarium, paid shipping & travel, plus accommodations. Don’t miss this Call…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Nat’l / Int’l Open Call 2018
from Antenna Gallery

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: September 12, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for 10-20 images

JUROR: All Applications will be reviewed by a panel of current organizing Antenna Gallery members. Click to see a listing of current members.

AWARDS: One applicant working outside of Louisiana will be selected and awarded a solo show for the 2018 calendar year, given an honorarium of $1,000 (split amongst the group, if collaborative) paid shipping, paid travel to and from New Orleans for the install and opening of the exhibition, accommodations in Antenna’s residency space, and access to Antenna’s print facilities to publish an exhibition catalog or other similar ephemera to be determined by the artists.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Art of Protest

Posted on August 22, 2017August 22, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

comfort FOOD

Have you ever eaten exactly what you wanted? The problem for most folks is they don’t KNOW what, exactly, they want to eat. But when you can figure it out AND make it happen, well, it is the ultimate comfort food–be it fruit or vegetable, pizza or mac’n’cheese. This next Call could be the perfect response to the last 8 months of political protests. The perfect Call for the perfect time. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from IMAGO Foundation for the Arts (Warren, RI) for Art of Protest, the 12th Annual Open Juried Exhibit. Say it loud & proud. They’re listening…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Art of Protest
from the IFA

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media, except video & time-based work.

THEME: Ideas regarding protest

DEADLINE: Sept. 3, 2017 (11:59 pm PST)

ENTRY FEE: $50 for up to 3, $10 each add’l

JUROR: Stephen Fisher earned a B.F.A. in painting and printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University (1976) and an M.F.A. in printmaking from Yale University. He currently teaches at Rhode Island College as a Professor of Art where he specializes in printmaking & drawing. Fisher’s work has been exhibited in a variety of national and, occasionally, international venues & earned numerous awards in a wide range of competitions. His drawings & prints can be found in numerous public, corporate and private collections. Public recognition of Fisher’s efforts include, a regional N.E.A. Fellowship, 3 Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Fellowships & a Graphic Media Achievement Award from American Artist Magazine.

AWARDS: First Prize $1000

SALES: IFA takes a 30% commission on all sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Brush Creek Residency

Posted on August 18, 2017August 18, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

home COOKING

When I’m on the road, it doesn’t matter how well I eat, I always look forward to being home & eating the food that feels like home –be it scrambled eggs or eggplant lasagna. This next Call offers chef-prepared meals for up to four weeks, along with studio space & lodging. Take a look at this one…

Check out this Call for Entries from Brush Creek Foundation for The Arts (Saratoga, WY) for Artist Residency. Need 2-4 weeks of studio space, meals, lodging & glorious TIME? This could be your chance…

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CALL for ENTRIES: Artist Residency from Brush Creek Foundation for The Arts

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Residencies are intended as professional development opportunities for writers, visual artists, performance musicians & composers in all fields & genres.

DEADLINE: September 1, 2017 (for the Winter/Spring Residency which runs January – May).

ENTRY FEE: $40 for up to 20 images, 20 pages or 2 scores/2 music files.

JUROR: After reviewing the work samples in each discipline (arts work, scores and manuscripts), a rotating panel of experts & professionals in the art & humanities independently rate & rank the applicants based on the development & promise of a personal vision or voice. On average, BCFA’s capacity is 8 residents each month. This includes 4 visual artists, 2 literary artists & 2 musicians. During the Winter/Spring session, 40 residents are invited.

AWARDS: Winners receive exclusive studio space, meals & individual lodging. Residents are responsible for all necessary supplies and transportation to and from Brush Creek Ranch. Residencies are 2-4 weeks in length. This depends on availability and applicant’s ranking in the jury process. Preference will go to those requesting a 4-week residency.

SALES: will retain % commission on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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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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ooo-ey goo-ey CENTER

CALL for ENTRIES: Valdosta National 2018 from Valdosta State University

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

DINNER music

CALL for ENTRIES: Amplify from the Cultural Center of Cape Cod

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

HERBAL analogy

CALL for ENTRIES: Project No. 2 from Creatives in Action

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CHOCOLATE hot or cold

CALL for ENTRIES: Miami Edition of Create! Magazine

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

MUNCHABLE muse

CALL for ENTRIES: Día de los Muertos: The Path of Winged Souls

from Bauhaus Prairie Art Gallery

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

subtle GRAIN

CALL for ENTRIES: Emerging Artists 2018 at the Limner Gallery

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

more ‘SHROOMS

CALL for ENTRIES: Nat’l / Int’l Open Call 2018 from Antenna Gallery

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

comfort FOOD

CALL for ENTRIES: Art of Protest from the IFA

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

home COOKING

CALL for ENTRIES: Artist Residency from Brush Creek Foundation for The Arts

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

fat APPLE

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

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Valdosta National 2018
from Valdosta State
University

CALL for ENTRIES:
Amplify from the
Cultural Center
of Cape Cod

CALL for ENTRIES:
Project No. 2 from
Creatives in Action

CALL for ENTRIES:
Miami Edition
of Create! Magazine

CALL for ENTRIES:
Día de los Muertos:
The Path of Winged Souls

CALL for ENTRIES:
Emerging Artists 2018
at the Limner Gallery

CALL for ENTRIES:
Nat’l / Int’l Open Call 2018
from Antenna Gallery

CALL for ENTRIES:
Art of Protest
from the IFA

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