CALL for ENTRIES: Persistence

Posted on January 20, 2019January 19, 2019 by R.L. Gibson

the need for CHEESE

I had emergency ravioli last weekend. Well, I had emergency oral surgery. It was every bit as awful as that sounds, but necessary. Since my husband & son both have Celiac disease, so true Italian pasta deliciousness is an uncommon sight in my house. But after all the soup and oatmeal I could stand, I was craving comfort food that wouldn’t make me hate life later. I tried everything in my house, one after the other, foods were too hot, too cold, to crunchy, too crispy, too bland, too sticky. And then there was delivery cheese ravioli. It was like the clouds parted. Divine.

If only all such persistence paid dividends, right? Sometime persistence in art leads to over-working. I’ve put a lot of holes in a lot of paper, and even a few canvases, over the years. The outcome of political persistence has varied over the years from victory parties to concession speeches, rallies to protests, elections to resignation. What drives your artist persistence? What is the benchmark you trying to pass or surpass? Is it a resume qualifier? Is it a sales or publication goal? Is it a signature body of work or finding your voice? It is all of those things for me, but somewhere tied up in all of those things is belief in my own legitimacy as an artist. Again, what drives your artist persistence?

Today’s Call celebrates the persistence of women by celebrating female artists. Take a look to see if this one is right for you. This Call for Entries from the d’Art Center (Norlfolk, VA) for Persistence: A National Exhibition Celebrating Women’s Empowerment. I’m happy to publish a Call that welcomes both fine art & fine craft. Do you have work for this Call?

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Persistence
from the d’Art Center

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all female artists residing in the U.S.

MEDIA: Open to functional, non-functional, 2D, 3D, fine art & fine craft in all mediums.

DEADLINE: February 7, 2019

NOTIFICATION: February 19, 2019

ENTRY FEE: $35 up to 3

JUROR: Lori Pratico is the founder of the Girl Noticed Community Mural Project. For Lori, her artwork is not only her passion but also her voice. She is driven to inspire people to recognize that no matter what, there is always something about them extraordinary and worth noticing. Girl Noticed reminds us to pause, acknowledge and appreciate others and ourselves. Aside from Girl Noticed, Lori serves on the Broward County Public Art and Design Committee.

AWARD: 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $300 and 3rd Place $150.

SALES: The d’Art Center retains a 40% commission, not including awards.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Material Matters 2018

Posted on June 7, 2018June 8, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

ROLLING into spring

It matters little how well you cook if you have missing ingredients. I’m addicted to simple homemade spring rolls; fresh produce transforms into crispy little treasures. But, for the past couple of months, I’ve been unable to locate spring roll wrappers locally. Because of their delicate nature, I hesitate to have them shipped because if they arrive cracked, all their stuffing pops out when baked. Funny how one misses a simple $3 material when it has become a staple. This next Call is all about the materials. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from BWAC (Brooklyn, NY) for Material Matters. Take advantage of 30% commission, a distinguished juror & cash awards. This is a great opportunity…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Material Matters
from BWAC

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“The annual exhibition, Material Matters, asks artists who work in a variety of traditional materials — clay, glass, wood, metal or fiber / textile — to consider the traditions underpinning their work and the rules and conventions they break in method or material. Artists are invited to submit original works that change traditional “ways of seeing” by demonstrating a break with the past or suggesting a new way forward, whether toward logical or illogical conclusions. ” –from bwac.org

ELIGIBILITY: Open to U.S. artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to clay, glass, wood or metal alone or in combination.

ENTRY FEE: $35 up to 5, $5 ea. add’l until 6/28 (early) or $50 for up to 5, $5 ea. add’l until July 15 (final).

DEADLINE: June 28, 2018 (early bird) or July 15, 2018 (final)

NOTIFICATION: August 17, 2018

JUROR: Melissa Stern is an artist and journalist. Her drawing and sculpture have been exhibited in museums, galleries, private and corporate collections throughout the world. Stern uses a wide range of materials including encaustic, clay, pastel, and steel. Her sculptural work includes found objects, souvenirs, vintage magazines and books as well as fabricated images and sculpture. Her art reviews and cultural commentary have been featured in Hyperallergic, a Brooklyn-based digital arts publication, and she serves as Art Editor for Posit, a journal of literature and art.

AWARDS: Gold $250, Silver $150, Bronze $50 & five (5) Certificates of Merit.

SALES: BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibition sales.

For full details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Raw

Posted on November 5, 2017November 4, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

raw FOOD

In a world where so many people are vegetarian or vegan, steak tartar was once the most controversial food conversations one could have. Now we have so many more choices of things with which to disagree. If we just stick to raw foods, there are still subgroups like fruitarians, juicearians, or sproutarians which cause heads to metaphorically explode. The bottom line is that people have the right to determine what goes into their bodies, and what we choose to eat says something about who we are. We are what we eat, right? This next Call wants to know the raw truth about you through your work. This one is personal…

Check out this Call for Entries from IU Kokomo Art Gallery (Kokomo, IN) for Raw: The Exhibition. There is no entry fee, the media is wide open & the commission rate is low. If you’re willing to let it hang out, this could be a great opportunity…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Raw: The Exhibition from
IU Kokomo Art Gallery

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“Raw” calls for any work which begs the question what is public vs. what is private, work that is auto-biographical in nature, work which functions as confessional, revelatory, cathartic. We are seeking a divulgence, unbosoming, or unburdening; that which you have always wanted to say, to share, to let go.” — IU Kokomo Art Gallery

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all fine art media are accepted including: painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramic, glass, printmaking, photography, collage, pastel, video & mixed media.

DEADLINE: December 1, 2017

NOTIFICATION: December 15, 2017

ENTRY FEE: No entry fee

CURATOR: Mary Ade, 2018 IU Kokomo Art Gallery intern

SALES: Sales are encouraged. The gallery will retain 30% commission on all sales, giving the artist 70%.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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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: Art Comes Alive 2017

Posted on July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

you CHOOSE

My go to comfort food is often Chinese, Japanese or Thai. And, because I have had a migraine for 18 days, my husband has been indulging me. My frustration with the menu at my local Chinese restaurant is the sheer volume of choices. My husband has also indulged my unwillingness to make menu choices too. Fortunately, he seems to get it right every time. This next Call has so many benefits & awards that you’ll love all the opportunities. Investigate this one…

Check out this Call for Entries from Art Design Consultants, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) for Art Comes Alive. This juried art show offers a large number of cash prizess, purchase awards, gallery & publishing contracts. This is a huge opportunity open to a huge variety of media. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Art Comes Alive 2017
from ADC, Inc.

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to painting, photography, mixed media, new media, sculpture & objects, metal & wood, one-of-a-kind jewelry, printmaking and drawing & illustration.

DEADLINE: August 25, 2017

NOTIFICATION: September 12, 2017

ENTRY FEE: 1 for $55, 2 for $80, 3 or 4 $95. (Note: This fee is a little pricier than most of our features; however, the volume of awards warrants the fee, IMO.)

JURORS: Litsa Spanos, Sylvia Rombis, Eric Smith, Roy Saper, Autumn Bailey, Jeff Hood, Joanne Chappell & more!

AWARDS: Top artists who will be showcased in a final exhibit in Cincinnati & awarded cash prizes, purchase awards, gallery contracts, publishing contracts, solos shows & publicity.

SALES: ADC, Inc. retains 50% commission.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Material Matters

Posted on June 19, 2017June 18, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

basic BOWLS

My husband does design work for a commercial potter. As a result, I find myself lingering over the kitchenware when I visit his office. I am currently obsessed with the little 4-cup mixing bowls with a pour spout. I own one in stainless steel, and it is my “go to” for small jobs like dressings, dips & marinades. Having multiple, beautifully hand-thrown versions with a pour spout is nearly more temptation than I can take. My inability to choose a glaze is the only thing saving me at the moment. This next call celebrates both metal & glass, plus glass & wood. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from BWAC (Brooklyn, NY) for Material Matters. Take advantage of 25% commission, a distinguished juror & significant cash awards. This is a great opportunity…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Material Matters
from BWAC

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“We are surely bound by our materiality. Ours are the ‘too, too solid flesh” of the arts — actual, not virtual, art in 3 dimensions. We may be the last bastion of brilliance in designing the material world, & isn’t this the right time to celebrate that?” –from bwac.org

ELIGIBILITY: Open to U.S. artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to clay, glass, wood or metal alone or in combination.

ENTRY FEE: $55 up to 8, $5 ea add’l until 6/25 (final) or $65 for up to 8 until July 9 (late).

DEADLINE: June 12, 2017 (early bird) or June 25, 2017 (final) or July 9th (late)

NOTIFICATION: August 14, 2017

JUROR: Lilian Tone is Assistant Curator in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art. At MoMA, she organized & curated exhibitions. Her published work includes articles, interviews & essays in exhibition catalogues & other publications.

AWARDS: Gold $500, Silver $250, Bronze $100 & five (5) Certificates of Merit.

SALES: BWAC will retain a 25% commission on all exhibition sales.

For full details, Read the Full Call!

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: Wearable Expressions

Posted on September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

wear EAT me

You don’t have to wear a coconut brassiere to make food wearable. Coconut fiber, banana silk & pineapple leather are being used to create the latest and most fashionable textiles. So, if Gaga’s meat dress isn’t your groove, try banana silk. The next Call wants the wearable version of your art–from clothing to jewelry, but it doesn’t have to be edible. (Brownie points from me if it is, though.) So, make it work…

Check out this Call for Entries from Palos Verdes Art Center (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA) for Wearable Expressions. $3000 EACH for 1st Place in 3 Categories. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Wearable Expressions
from Palos Verdes Art Center

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to wearable art designed for the human body in all media, including jewelry and accessories.

DEADLINE: October 1, 2016

NOTIFICATION: November 15, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $40 US for up to 3

JURORS: FIBER, ACCESSORIES:
• Joris Debo, Belgium – Creative Director of Materialise.
• Jo Ann C. Stabb, USA – Senior Lecturer Emeritus, Design Department, University of California, Davis.
• Beatrijs Sterk, Germany – Publisher of Textile Forum Blog, former publisher of Textile Forum magazine.

JEWELRY:
• Robert K. Liu – Ornament, USA – Self-trained as a photographer & jeweler.
• Charles Lewton-Brain, Canada – Distinguished Fellow of the Society of North American Goldsmiths and Fellow of the Gemological Association of Great Britain.
• Anneta Valious, France & Russia – Jewelry designer, finalist and winner of the international competition Bead Dreams (Milwaukee, USA, 2010-2015).

AWARDS: First Prize Fiber, Jewelry & Accessories $3,000 ea.; 2nd Prize Fiber, Jewelry & Accessories $1200 ea., 3rd Prize Fiber; Jewelry & Accessories $500 ea., Unique Use of Materials in Fiber, Jewelry & Accessories $700 ea.; Popular Choice Award $1,500; Circle Award $800; Associates Award: $800; and Art Patrons Award $800.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Tabletop

Posted on May 1, 2016May 1, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

clean your PLATE

Eating is a roving action at my house. Sometimes breakfast is consumed at the kitchen counter. Lunch often ends up as a living room picnic. If I’m lucky, dinner is eaten at the kitchen table twice per week, and it isn’t because I love eating on the go. The reality is, my tabletop is generally covered by paperwork that should be on my desk or art that should be in my studio space or music equipment undergoing cleaning or repair. Tonight it holds a prom tuxedo (don’t ask). I need a more functional tabletop landscape –just like this next call. The deadline is rapidly approaching…

Check out this Call for Entries from The Art League (Alexandria, VA) for The Tabletop Exhibit. $35 entry & not restricted to ceramics. The deadline is MAY 6th. Don’t miss this…

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, CALL for ENTRIES: Tabletop, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

CALL for ENTRIES:
Tabletop Exhibit
from The Art League

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to ceramics & other functional art forms designed for food, drink & the table. Ceramic work may not be larger than 16” x 16” x 16”. Other Functional Artwork must be no larger than 16” x 16” x 16” with exceptions made for fiber work (such as tablecloths or runners). Note: for artists who wish to enter furniture (such as tables or dining chairs), please contact the Gallery.

DEADLINE: May 6, 2016

NOTIFICATION: May 20, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 2

JURORS: All work will be seen by both jurors, McKenzie Smith & Kate Lydon. Ceramics work will be juried for final acceptance and awards by McKenzie Smith, and non-ceramics will be juried for final acceptance and awards by Kate Lydon.

SALES: All artwork must be for sale. No single piece of artwork may exceed $6,000 in value. Artists will pay a 40% commission to the Gallery on all sales.

AWARDS: Ceramics: $1,000 for Best in Show; two, $400 Equal Merit awards. Functional Art Forms: $1,000 for Best in Show; two, $400 Equal Merit awards.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Intimate Treasures

Posted on January 1, 2016January 1, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

salty or
SWEET

As much as I love stuffed grape leaves & feta, my first thoughts of Greece are of figs. My husband makes a mean pastitsio, but I will still take yogurt with honey & figs any day of the week. This Call is another sweet treat from the Mediterranean. If you are looking for an international show, this could be a golden opportunity…

Check out this Call for Entries from Textile Arts Factory (Greece) for Intimate Treasures, a textile, fiber & jewelry exhibit. With approx. 40 days between notification & delivery, reasonable shipping rates are available for this international opportunity. Take a look..

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, CALL for ENTRIES: Intimate Treasures, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

CALL for ENTRIES:
Intimate Treasures

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Accepted techniques include, but are not limited to: weaving, lace, knitting, crochet, embroidery, dyeing, patchwork, sewing, felt, braiding & knotting. Experimental techniques are also welcome. Combinations of different materials are accepted; however the main material should be textile and/or fibers, synthetic or natural.

DEADLINE: January 15, 2016

NOTIFICATION: January 20, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $15 for up to 3

JUROR: A jury of acclaimed artists & designers will decide which entries will be showcased.

SALES: Textile Arts Factory will retain a 30% commission of all sales.

Category: Craft

the need for CHEESE

CALL for ENTRIES: Persistence from the d’Art Center

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

ROLLING into spring

CALL for ENTRIES: Material Matters from BWAC

For full details, Read the Full Call!

raw FOOD

CALL for ENTRIES: Raw: The Exhibition from IU Kokomo Art Gallery

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!

you CHOOSE

CALL for ENTRIES: Art Comes Alive 2017 from ADC, Inc.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

basic BOWLS

CALL for ENTRIES: Material Matters from BWAC

For full details, Read the Full Call!

food for FAIRIES

CALL for ENTRIES: Fairies in the Garden from Annmarie

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

wear EAT me

CALL for ENTRIES: Wearable Expressions from Palos Verdes Art Center

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

clean your PLATE

CALL for ENTRIES: Tabletop Exhibit from The Art League

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

salty or SWEET

CALL for ENTRIES: Intimate Treasures

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Persistence
from the d’Art Center

CALL for ENTRIES:
Material Matters
from BWAC

CALL for ENTRIES:
Raw: The Exhibition from
IU Kokomo Art Gallery

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

CALL for ENTRIES:
Art Comes Alive 2017
from ADC, Inc.

CALL for ENTRIES:
Material Matters
from BWAC

CALL for ENTRIES:
Fairies in the Garden
from Annmarie

CALL for ENTRIES:
Wearable Expressions
from Palos Verdes Art Center

CALL for ENTRIES:
Tabletop Exhibit
from The Art League

salty or
SWEET

CALL for ENTRIES:
Intimate Treasures