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CALL for ART ENTRIES: The Guild

Posted on July 15, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

STICKY SWEET

When I think of salt water taffy, I think of the mountains. Odd, eh? I suspect that salt water taffy got its start on seaside boardwalks, but it seems every small mountain town has a great little store front that lets you watch taffy being made. I know that here in Gatlinburg, there is more than one. I wonder if Blue Ridge, GA (home of this Call) has a taffy shop. Sounds like a great reason to attend the reception…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild for their Annual National Juried Show which will be exhbiited in the Richard Low Evans Gallery in Blue Ridge, GA, one of “America’s Top Art Communities.” I know that discussing art sales is like talking about religion or politics in polite company (in bad taste), but I will say it anyway… this could be a great opportunity to sell some artwork.

CALL for ART ENTRIES: National Juried Show

You are cordially invited to enter the annual National Juried Show sponsored by the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild (The Guild). The show will be juried by Asheville, NC gallery owner John Cram. Blue Ridge, GA is located in the beautiful north Georgia mountains. The show will run in the peak visitor months of October and November attracting interest from the surrounding metropolitan areas of Atlanta, Asheville, Chattanooga and Knoxville. Art works selected by the juror will be displayed in the Richard Low Evans Gallery of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (The Art Center) in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

ELIGIBILITY: Artists who are residents of the United States are invited to participate in a juried exhibition.

MEDIA: Mixed Media, Oil or acrylic, Pastel framed, Three-Dimensional art, Water media framed, Photography framed, Computer art framed, All Other: including drawing, color pencil, pen and ink, but excluding all print reproductions (including Gicleé).

DEADLINE: July 31, 2011

NOTIFICATION: August 28, 2011

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to three entries for non-members and $30 for Guild members. Check or money order should be included with entry form, payable to Southern Appalachian Artist Guild or SAAG.

JUROR: John Cram has pursued his dream for the past 35 years through the creation of four distinctive galleries in the Asheville, NC area. Blue Spiral 1, New Morning Gallery and Bellagio have paced the recognition of Asheville as a vital center of the arts. Mr. Cram’s name is synonymous with Asheville’s renaissance. His eye for art is unquestioned and apparent in his galleries and in the vision he has helped breathe into the Asheville art environment.

AWARDS: $5000 in prize money will be awarded.

SALES: A commission of 35% (30% for Guild members) will be retained by The Art Center for all work sold during the course of the show.

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!

CALL for ENTRIES: Lines into Shapes

Posted on July 14, 2011July 14, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

FORGIVE ME, please

I think in food cliches. People like me are the reason pumpkin pie candles are sold scores of people longing for fall. And, when I think of Colorado, I think of hot chocolate after skiing. Hot chocolate after skiing is lovely, but Colorado is home to some of the finest restaurants in the US. They deserve more consideration that my cliched hot chocolate. I apologize. This next Call is from Colorado; maybe there will be hot chocolate at the reception.

Check out this Call for Entries from the Art Center of Estes Park (Estes Park, Colorado) for Lines into Shapes. Enter your work for as little as $15. You’ve got a little time, but don’t procrastinate…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Lines into Shapes

“Lines into Shapes” is the name of the show and not the theme. (Most artwork starts with a few lines and develops into shapes.)

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists.

MEDIA: Oil, Watermedia, Pastels, Graphite, Scratchboard, Original Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Wood, Glass, Photography, Fiber & Jewelry.

DEADLINE: Sept. 9, 2011

NOTIFICATION: Week of Sept. 26, 2011

ENTRY FEE: $15.00 per entry with the limit of 4 entries

JURORS:

Denny Haskew, sculptor, creates artwork that conveys his innermost being. It is intensely personal and honest. His themes are recurring: Spirit, Love, Forgiveness, Healing, Relationship, Endurance, the Sacredness of the Human Spirit, and the Strength in each of us, the Power of all that is Natural.

Dr. Connie Stewart, Assistant Art Professor, University of Northern Colorado.

AWARDS: Up to $5,000 will be awarded in 2011. Awards are determined by the number of entries and sponsorships.

SALES: The Art Center will retain a 40% commission on all artwork sold.

For complete details, Download the Full Call!

CALL to Artists: Art Kudos

Posted on June 20, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

SWEET NOT SOUR

Today, I am going to give you a time-tested Southern recipe for success. Use sugar, not vinegar. It worked for Mary Poppins; it will work for you. When sending in your Calls for Entries, entries for the $2 Art Contest or for ANY show. Be professional, but above all else… be nice. This is a great exhibit sponsored by a great site (albeit a competitor, of sorts). Consider the benefits.

Check out this Call to Artists for Art Kudos, and international juried competition sponsored by ArtShow.com, my personal favorite of the mass-listing art deadline sites. And there is NO COMMISSION. Take a look…

*Editor’s Note: Please remember that we are on hiatus until July 5, so most of the posts will be “best of” reruns, but still worthy of a second look.

CALL to ARTISTS: Art Kudos

Learn more about the Art Kudos show sponsored by Artshow.com! Art Kudos is an annual international juried competition that serves to recognize and honor excellence in the visual arts. Artists who are selected as finalists benefit from world-wide exposure in a year-long online exhibition and have the opportunity to win cash awards for their exemplary work.

ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to artists anywhere in the world, 18 years of age or older. Publishers, galleries, agents, and collectors may not submit artwork on behalf of artists.

MEDIA: Drawings, paintings, printmaking, photography, digital art, sculpture, installations, wood, glass, ceramics, fiber art and mixed media are eligible. Media not accepted: video/film, wearable art (clothing or jewelry). All works submitted must be original in design and concept. Artwork must not be copied, in part or wholly, from any published or copyrighted work. Work previously shown in an Art Kudos exhibition is ineligible. Please do not submit images which would be inappropriate for general audiences.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2011

NOTIFICATION: August 1, 2011

ENTRY FEE: Artists must submit a completed entry form and pay a non-refundable entry fee of $30 US dollars (check, money order, or PayPal) to submit 3 images. For sculptural or three-dimensional pieces, artists may submit 2 views of each work (for a total of 6 images).

JUROR: Holly Koons McCullough is the Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Telfair Museum of Art in Savannah, Georgia. She began her career at the Telfair in 1996, serving as the museum’s Curator of Education before assuming leadership of the curatorial department.

McCullough spearheaded the publication of the Telfair’s first collection catalogue, and has organized exhibitions on subjects ranging from modern silverpoint drawings to contemporary Southeastern art, as well as 19th and early 20th-century American art, including the recent Dutch Utopia exhibition. She holds a B. A. in English and art history from the University of Georgia and a M.A. in art history from the University of Notre Dame.

AWARDS: Exemplary works will be displayed in a year-long online exhibition at www.artkudos.com beginning August 15th, 2011. Cash awards totaling $4,400 will be distributed as follows: Best of Show – $1,200; Second Place – $900; Third Place – $750; Founder’s Award of Distinction – $500; (3) Merit Awards – $250 each; (3) Honorable Mentions – $100 each.

COMMISSION: No commissions are taken for sales generated via the exhibition, and works submitted do not have to be available for sale. Sales will be encouraged, however, and artists will have the option to display their contact information beside their images.

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!

CALL for ENTRIES: 2012 Niche Awards

Posted on June 17, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

NUTZ for NUTS

Twenty years ago, niche market foods were thought to exist in ethic grocery stores. These days you can make shopping for food a full time job. You can buy almost every food product from a specialty store–from bacon to nuts, coffee to herbs. The advantage to niche markets is, of course, artisan farming and culinary creation. These same applies to artisan crafts, from jewelry to pottery. This next Call could provide the perfect boost for your craftwork…

Check out this Call for Entries for the 2012 Niche Awards sponsored by NICHE magazine! Winners receive a spread in NICHE magazine, trophy and press as well as an opportunity to display their work in a special exhibit at the February 2012 Buyers Market of American Craft (BMAC) at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
2012 Niche Awards

Sponsored by NICHE [“neesh”] magazine, the annual NICHE Awards competition celebrates excellence and innovation in American and Canadian craft.

ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to any professional craft artist residing in the U.S. or Canada, over the age of 21, who is actively involved in the design and production of craftwork supplied to galleries and craft stores.

MEDIA: Artisan Crafts

DEADLINE: Friday, September 30, 2011

NOTIFICATION: December 2011. Winners will be announced at the NICHE Awards ceremony during the February 2012 Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft.

ENTRY FEE: $40 for up to 3 entries

JUROR: Each image entry is judged individually. The judges’ scores are not cumulative per application, but reflect their decisions per individual image entry. Decisions of the judges will be final. Images are judged on the following:

• Technical excellence, design and form
• Market viability
• Unique, original and creative thought

AWARDS:
Finalists receive:
• Award certificate from NICHE magazine
• Listing in Winter 2011 issue of NICHE
• Listing in February 2012 Buyers Market of American Craft (BMAC) Buyers Guide
• Listing on www.NICHEAwards.com
• Press materials tailored to local and trade media
• An opportunity to display their work in a special exhibit at the February 2012 Buyers Market of American Craft (February 18-21, 2012, in Philadelphia, Pa.). [Drop-off and pick-up of items is required. Further details concerning the special display are provided in the finalist’s packet.]

Winners receive:
• Award certificate and trophy
• Press materials tailored to local and trade media
* Prominent listing in Spring 2012 issue of NICHE Magazine

For complete details, download the Application!

CALL for ENTRIES: Materials Hard & Soft

Posted on June 9, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

PRETTY PlEASE

Food marks most of the special occasions in my life from birthdays and vacations to weddings and anniversaries. Some of you are aware that my husband Jon and I sing together as the Pea Pickin’ Hearts, and food often makes our gigs memorable too. One of my favorite gigs includes the Spring & Fall Gatherings at the Cliff Dwellers Gallery, where we sing on the front porch and are rewarded with a pea-themed lunch. This next Call is a perfect fit for the ladies of the Cliff Dwellers, and hopefully it will be a fit for you too…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Greater Denton Arts Council for the 2012 Materials Hard & Soft Contemporary Craft Exhibition at the Meadows Gallery, Center for the Visual Arts, Denton, TX. Over $5000 in Awards will be given away!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Materials Hard & Soft

ELIGIBILITY: Artists must reside in the United States or its possessions.

MEDIA: Works produced in any of the craft media: clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or any combination of craft media, are acceptable. Entries must be the complete work of the submitting artist. Kits or commercially designed works will not be accepted. All work must have been completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited in the Center for the Visual Arts.

DEADLINE:
Received by September 9, 2011

NOTIFICATION:
November 4, 2011

ENTRY FEE:
There is a $30 non-refundable fee,
for up to three (3) entries,
payable to GDAC
(check or money order).

JUROR: Monica Moses became editor in chief of American Craft magazine in June 2010.

Moses brings to that role 20 years’ experience in media organizations as an editor, designer, and creative director – as well as a lifetime of passion for the visual arts. Moses is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate in English of St. Olaf College and has a master’s degree in visual communication from the University of Minnesota.

Moses was on the visual faculty of the world’s leading training institution for mid-career journalists, the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, for four years and served as a Pulitzer Prize juror in photography in 2006. When she is not editing the magazine, Moses paints, makes jewelry, works with handmade paper, and dabbles in clay.

AWARDS: GDAC will provide $5,000 in awards. Winners will be determined by the juror, on site, after the accepted works are received at the Center for the Visual Arts.

SALES: A 30% commission will be retained from all work sold during the exhibition. Works which are not for sale must be clearly marked as such.

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!

CALL FOR VENDORS: Crafty Feast – November 2009 Deadline

Posted on October 19, 2009October 19, 2009 by R.L. Gibson

This post will not end the debate about art vs. craft vs. artisan crafts vs. crafty artisans. If the word “crafty” exclusively conjures the image of Martha Stewart and crocheted toilet paper covers for you, this may not be your venue.

I usually refrain from writing about Vendor Opportunities; however, almost every artist I know has a crafty streak (not the one pictured right). And, I simply can’t refuse a connection, albeit just in name, between food and art. Yep, I said it…art. Don’t begrudge an craft artisan the title of artist because they actually SELL something. Think of it as an opportunity–an opportunity to EAT.

The Crafty Feast is an juried indie craft fair held in Columbia, SC. It is mainly regional with artists primarly coming from the Carolinas; however, they do boast artists from as far away as Colorado and New York.

This year, the Crafty Feast is being held in the beautiful 10,000 square foot historic Tapp’s building on Main Street (pictured left) in Columbia, SC on December 12th.

I encourage you to investigate the Crafty Feast. Apply and make a few bucks. There seems to be no fee to apply, and the vendor fee ($60) is reasonable…you know how I love free entries. Here’s some great information from their site and pics from previous vendors:

What is an Indie Craft Fair?

They’re not your mama’s craft fair, that’s for sure! Crafty Feast specifically specializes in experimental, non-traditional and unique handmade or repurposed crafts (we love green). Indie crafts have swept the nation. For more information about Indie Crafts in Atlanta, read this Creative Loafing article. Many of their vendors come from Etsy.com–come to the Crafty Feast to check them out. Or if you can’t make it to the feast, visit the site to find something perfect for you!

What is Crafty Feast?

Crafty Feast is a juried independent craft fair that was first held May 30th, 2009. Crafty Feast showcases unique, one-of a kind crafts made by independent designers similar to what you find on Etsy.com.

What’s a jury? Is there a prize?

There are no prizes. Everyone who applied was viewed by a jury of independent artists who meet, look at 2 images of the vendors work and make their selection of works that are handmade or repurposed and are unique in some way.

Does it cost to get in?

Currently, Crafty Feast is a free event and it’s usually cash and carry

I wanna buy that! Who’s going to be there?

Past vendors goods have ranged from recycled handmade hats to purses made out of inner-tubes. See all past vendors here.

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Category: Craft

STICKY SWEET

CALL for ART ENTRIES: National Juried Show

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!

FORGIVE ME, please

CALL for ENTRIES: Lines into Shapes

JURORS:

For complete details, Download the Full Call!

SWEET NOT SOUR

CALL to ARTISTS: Art Kudos

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!

NUTZ for NUTS

CALL for ENTRIES: 2012 Niche Awards

For complete details, download the Application!

PRETTY PlEASE

CALL for ENTRIES: Materials Hard & Soft

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Lines into Shapes

CALL for ENTRIES:
2012 Niche Awards

CALL for ENTRIES:
Materials Hard & Soft