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: 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: 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…

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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: Hard & Soft

Posted on July 31, 2015July 31, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

make mine
SWEET

Chocolate is my weakness. It always has been. However, I have been on a caramel kick lately. I’ll take hard caramel in the form of brittle or single-wrapped candies, but My current love is soft, ooey gooey caramel covered in dark chocolate. I could eat my weight in the stuff. This next call doesn’t want your caramel; they want your craft–hard or soft. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Greater Denton Arts Council (Denton, TX) for Materials: Hard & Soft, a national contemporary craft competition & exhibition. This show is always gorgeous…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Hard & Soft

ELIGIBILITY: Open to U.S. artists

MEDIA: Open to any of the craft media: clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or any combination of craft media, are acceptable.

DEADLINE: September 4, 2015

NOTIFICATION: October 29, 2015

ENTRY FEE: $40 for up to 3

JUROR: Elizabeth Kozlowski is the curator of the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and has over 12 years of curatorial and gallery experience with a specialty in contemporary ceramics. Prior to joining HCCC, Kozlowski served as the Windgate Curatorial Fellow at Arizona State University Art Museum. Kozlowski has acted as Asst Preparator for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art & as Gallery Director for Florida Craftsmen, Inc.

Kozlowski has a Masters with Honors in museum studies through the School of Human Evolution & Social Change at AZ State University & a BFA in studio art from FL Atlantic University.

AWARDS: The Greater Denton Arts Council will provide Juror Awards in the amounts of $1000, $750, $500 & $250. Winners will be determined by the juror, on site, after the accepted works are received at the Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts.

SALES: A 30% commission will be retained from all work sold during the exhibit. Works which are not for sale must be marked (NFS).

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Niche Awards 2016

Posted on July 6, 2015July 12, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

HERBS
only smaller

Niche market foods abound. Don’t you ever wonder who decided, “I want to grow lavender mint microgreens when I grow up”? But someone grows lavender mint microgreens. I used to wonder if there was a place for me in the market to make goat cheese for a living, but I have dismissed feeling like the market was too small to support my goat cheese obsession. But now the idea of raising goats and making cheese sounds like I want to be an agricultural giant by comparison to lavender mint microgreens, eh? This next Call is all about the niche market. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from NICHE Magazine for the Niche Awards 2016–a celebration of fine craft. Many of you are producing both fine art and fine craft; maybe this one for you…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
NICHE Awards 2016

Sponsored by NICHE magazine, the NICHE Awards program began in 1989 to celebrate excellence and innovation in American and Canadian fine craft.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists age 21+ residing in U.S. or Canada. All work must have been made and finished in the United States or Canada.

MEDIA: Categories include: Basketry, Ceramics, Fashion Accessories, Fiber, Furniture, Glass, Home Furnishings, Jewelry, Judaica, Metal, Mixed Media & Miscellaneous, Polymer Clay, Recycled & Wood

DEADLINE: August 21, 2015

ENTRY FEE: The cost to enter is $40 for professionals for up to 3 images (only 2 allowed per category)

JUDGING: Images are judged on the following: 1) Technical excellence, both in surface design & form, 2) A distinct quality of unique, original and creative thought and 3) Market viability (pro entries only)

AWARDS: Finalists receive an awards certificate, a listing in NICHE magazine (pro only), and a listing in the Buyers Guide of the American Made Show. Winners will receive an awards certificate, trophy, a listing on the NICHE Awards website and a listing in NICHE magazine.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Sips, Shots & Gulps

Posted on May 3, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

just one more
GLASS

I rarely drink alcoholic beverages at home. I have a sort of daily ritual that starts with two carbonated drinks which are followed by unsweetened, decaffeinated, iced black and/or orange tea until bedtime. It never really occurs to me to deviate from that norm except when we are on stage or out for a special occasion. Maybe I would be more inspired if I had something creative out of which to drink, like the ones found in this next Call. It isn’t just about pottery either…

Check out this Call for Entries from Sweetwater Center for the Arts (Sewickley, PA) for Sips, Shots & Gulps an exhibit of handmade drinking vessels. Only $25 to enter, and it is NOT limited to ceramics. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Sips, Shots & Gulps

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists residing in the United States.

MEDIA: Open to functional drink ware in any medium, including but not limited to ceramic, glass, metal, etc.

DEADLINE: May 5, 2015

NOTIFICATION: May 26, 2015

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 4 works

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Soul of a Woman

Posted on July 24, 2014 by R.L. Gibson

don’t call me
EGGY

How is it that quiche became girly food? I was at a cafe recently that specializes in quiche. The waitress was reciting the day’s specials to a neighboring table of guests when the man interrupted her to say, “I’m not interested in quiche; I’m a MAN.” Really? It is eggs, cream and cheese. I thought, “Maybe it is due to the pie form.” But, men eat pie, right? I don’t understand his reasoning, but I restrained myself from asking for the sake of the man sitting at my table. Maybe this next Call is looking for the quiche-goodness in women only. Maybe. Investigate…

Check out this Call for Entries from Carolina Artist Gallery (Morehead City, NC) for Soul of a Woman. Remember, you don’t have to BE a woman to enter this show. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Soul
of a Woman

“What is a woman’s soul or essence? What would it look like? What would your soul/inner self say? All of us see our souls as a unique embodiment of who we are, looking passed the exterior; it is the self within our core, the essence of our joys, fears, love, harmony & compassion of the life we live. This show is a brief look into what a woman’s soul.” — from carolinaartistgallery.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 18+ artists residing in the U.S.

MEDIA: Includes painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, textiles, mixed media, metal, clay, glass, jewelry, photography and wood

DEADLINE: August 10, 2014

NOTIFICATION: August 15, 2014

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3

JUROR & JUDGE: Chartes Jones (juror), Director Associate in Fine Arts program, Carteret Community College and Cynthia Bickley-Green (awards judge), PhD, Faculty – School of Art & Design, East Carolina University

AWARDS: 1st Place $600, 2nd Place $400, 3rd Place $200 and Honorable Mention $50

SALES: Carolina Artist Gallery will retain a 30% commission

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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ROLLING into spring

CALL for ENTRIES: Material Matters from BWAC

For full 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!

clean your PLATE

CALL for ENTRIES: Tabletop Exhibit from The Art League

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

make mine SWEET

CALL for ENTRIES: Hard & Soft

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

HERBS only smaller

CALL for ENTRIES: NICHE Awards 2016

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

just one more GLASS

CALL for ENTRIES: Sips, Shots & Gulps

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

don’t call me EGGY

CALL for ENTRIES: Soul of a Woman

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Material Matters
from BWAC

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:
Tabletop Exhibit
from The Art League

make mine
SWEET

CALL for ENTRIES:
Hard & Soft

HERBS
only smaller

CALL for ENTRIES:
NICHE Awards 2016

just one more
GLASS

CALL for ENTRIES:
Sips, Shots & Gulps

don’t call me
EGGY

CALL for ENTRIES:
Soul
of a Woman