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CALL for ENTRIES: Abstractions

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Learn more about the Abstractions exhibit from Las Laguna Gallery!comfort, hold the BREAD

Peanut butter & jam used to be my go-to comfort food, back before wheat allergies took my family down with a thud.  So I’ve been trying out abstractions of the PB&J.  Peanuts & raisins, dried cranberries & sunflower seeds, and my favorite, pumpkin seeds and raspberries.  It is the same comfort, but without the structure.  I’m a fan.  This next Call wants to test your comfort with abstraction.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Las Laguna Gallery (Laguna Beach, CA) for Abstractions. Sales commission is only 25%. Don’t miss this opportunity…

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Learn more about the Abstractions exhibit from Las Laguna Gallery!CALL for ENTRIES:
Abstractions
from Las Laguna Gallery

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to many media, including acrylic, airbrush, assemblage, charcoal, color pencil, collage, digital art, drawings, encaustic, fiber art, graphite, illustration, mixed media, new media, oil, painting, pastel, photography & watercolor.

THEME:  Abstraction “Las Laguna Gallery is seeking unique abstract works in a variety of mediums.” — from laslagunagallery.com

DEADLINE:  April 2, 2017

NOTIFICATION:  April 7, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for 1, $2 ea. add’l

SALES: The gallery will retain 25% commission on all sales

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more from Las Laguna Gallery!

ARTIST of the DAY: Megan Klim

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Elemental #1 (encaustic, gauze, wire, rust, shellac on paper, dim var) by Megan Klim
Elemental #1 (encaustic, gauze, wire, rust, shellac on paper, dim var) by Megan Klim

“This body of work speaks to simplicity,  the inherent beauty of the materials…” — Megan Klim

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In preparation for an international move in 2018, we are downsizing to a one bedroom apartment (approx. 450 sq. ft) from a 2 bedroom cabin (850 sq. ft.).  As we purge, I find that I make decisions on whether things stay or go based on their usefulness, simplicity & aesthetic, in that order.  The simple beauty of the work of today’s Artist of the Day, Megan Klim speaks to me.  It is a beautiful calm.

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Find a calm space with the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Megan Klim!

ARTIST of the DAY: Kathy Cantwell

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Hidden Life of Stripes 17, encautic, by Kathy Cantwell
Hidden Life of Stripes 17 (encaustic) by Kathy Cantwell

“They wait to be observed. In their numbers,
they are a community of stripedom, standing
together to make their voices count & possibly
overtaking the viewer with their strength.”
—Kathy Cantwell

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Unlike many curators & jurists, I really love reading artists’ statements.  I live to consume them separately so as not to influence my perception of the work.  I am drawn to geometrics, so when I came across the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, encaustic painter Kathy Cantwell, I was intrigued by the “why” behind the stripes.  I never expected to walk away with a perspective on humanity, on how we are better… together.  Thank you, Kathy.

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Investigate the community of stripedom in the work of AAAD Artist of the Day, encaustic painter Kathy Cantwell!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Women in Art

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Learn about the Women in Art exhibit from Las Laguna Gallery!
BEANS of green

The women in my family have a grudge against the snap of a fresh green vegetable.  My mother has canned green beans for her sisters for the last half-dozen years.  Her process for canning requires a certain amount of cooking plus heat-sealing the jars which compromises the texture.  But, that isn’t where the grudge match ends; my aunts cook canned green beans for hours in addition.  What did green beans ever do to the women in my family?  While I contemplate those answers, here’s a Call that wants to see more work by women.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Las Laguna Gallery (Laguna Beach, CA) for Women in Art, an exhibit of creativity by women. Don’t miss this opportunity…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Women in Art
from Las Laguna Gallery

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all women artists

MEDIA: Open to many media, including acrylic, airbrush, assemblage, charcoal, color pencil, collage, digital art, drawings, encaustic, fiber art, graphite, illustration, mixed media, new media, oil, painting, pastel, photography & watercolor.

THEME:  None “This exhibition is dedicated to the spirit and creativity of all women artists, past and present.” — from laslagunagallery.com

DEADLINE:  February 1, 2017

NOTIFICATION:  February 11, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for 1, $2 ea. add’l

SALES: The gallery will retain 25% commission on all sales

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more from the Las Laguna Gallery!

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CALL for PROPOSALS: Living Arts

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Learn more about the 2017-18 Call for Proposals from Living Arts in Tulsa, OK!window GARDEN

It is the first day of Fall, and I am still nursing my garlic chives from Spring.  I received a gift of a 6″ starter of garlic chives from a farmers market vendor.  And, instead of re-potting, I just sat it in a dish in my window sill and kept clipping and watering.  Miraculously, it is still here –testament to an excellent offering from an excellent farmer.  This next Call is excellent.  Trust me, you won’t regret sending a proposal. I promise.

Check out this Call for Proposals from Living Arts (Tulsa, OK) for the 2017-18 Exhibit Season.  No entry fee, open to almost every media AND they might even cover return shipping.  Take a look…

Learn more about the 2017-18 Call for Proposals from Living Arts!CALL for Proposals:
2017-18 Season
fm Living Arts

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ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists

MEDIA:  Open to nearly all media — including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, new media, new music, installation, spoken word, performance, new dance, art cars, artist residencies, curation and even video. Click here for a list of programs that might help you tailor your proposal.

DEADLINE:  October 1, 2016

NOTIFICATION:  Ongoing

ENTRY FEE: No entry fee

SALES: Sales are subject to 30% commission.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the 2017-18 Call for Proposals from Living Arts!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Bring us Your Dead

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Learn more about the Bring us your Dead exhibit from Las Laguna Gallery!shared TREATS

My Aunt Maggie B. loved marzipan. We would attempt to craft our own from honey, powdered sugar and finely ground almonds & foregoing the additional almond extract.  The year I spent with her trying to form our Play-Doh-like lumps into little fruit and vegetable shapes taught me that food color can be derived from real food, not just a jar, that gold and silver are edible in small amounts, and that treats well-labored taste better.  I celebrate the making & eating of every marzipan fruit with my great aunt Mag (RIP, 1922-2005).  This Call is a chance for you to celebrate life with someone who has already passed.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Las Laguna Gallery (Laguna Beach, CA) for Bring us Your Dead, an exhibit allowing you to inspired by those no longer with us . Don’t miss this opportunity…

Learn more about the Bring Us Your Dead exhibit from the Las Laguna Gallery!CALL for ENTRIES:
Bring us Your Dead
from Las Laguna Gallery

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“Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world in other cultures. It is an ancient and enduring ritual when the living commune with the dead – a mystical night when the veil is lifted between their two realms and they may share a day together.” –from laslagunagallery.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all wall-hung media

DEADLINE: September 6, 2016

NOTIFICATION: September 12, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3, $5 ea. add’l

SALES: The gallery will retain 35% commission on all sales

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Women in Art exhibit from the Las Laguna Gallery!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Strokes of Genius

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Learn more about the Strokes of Genius Exhibit at the Maryland Federation of Art! eat more ART

Food matters to me, inspires me.  I believe that what we eat informs our health & happiness.  I’m not talking about counting calories or carbs.  I am concerned with whole foods, grown locally with minimal processing.  Real food.  I am always delighted to see food inspiring others.  Chocolate has inspired art, including a sort of painting, in the the pastry arts for years, but did you know there are chocolate portrait painters?  No joke.  This next call is looking for work done through a painterly process, but I’m guessing they aren’t expecting chocolate.  Investigate for yourself…

Check out this Call for Entries from Maryland Federation of Art for Strokes of Genius for exhibit at the Circle Gallery.  Cash awards, fantastic juror & only 30% commission.  Take a look…

Learn more about the Strokes of Genius Exhibit at the Maryland Federation of Art!CALL for ENTRIES:
Strokes of Genius
from MFA

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ELIGIBILITY:   Open to artists residing in U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada & Mexico

MEDIA:  Open to all 2-D work created through any painting media 

DEADLINE:  September 1, 2016

NOTIFICATION:  September 21, 2016

ENTRY FEE:  $35 for up to 2 ($20 for MFA members) & $5 ea. add’l

JUROR:  Joey P. Mánlapaz is a painter & Associate Faculty at the Corcoran College of Art & Design since 1992, and is a Lecturer at Georgetown University.  She also teaches painting at The Art League School in Alexandria, VA.  She exhibits extensively in the U.S. and is recognized for her unique form of painterly photorealism in the styles of NY artists Tom Blackwell and Richard Estes and sensibilities of Edward Hopper. The D.C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities awarded Mánlapaz a 2014 Artist Fellowship for artistic merit.

AWARDS:  Cash awards total $1000. Award contributors & recipients will be listed in the exhibition catalog.

SALES: The MFA will retain 30% commission from sales

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more from the Maryland Federation of Art!

ARTIST of the DAY: Alicia Tormey

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testing BOUNDARIES

In addition to being the Editor of AAAD, I spend a considerable amount of time consulting with artists individually on branding their work, unifying their message & the philosophical packaging of their work for consumption.  Technology is vehicle that allows delivery of work that is complete in contrast with that very technology.  I appreciate the push to expand my knowledge, to remain relevant, to drag a few artists wit me. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Alicia Tormey finds her own motivation in testing boundaries. (continues below)

"Galaxy" (left) and "Swoon" (right) by Alicia Tormey, encaustic mixed media
“Galaxy” (left) & “Swoon” (right) by Alicia Tormey, encaustic mixed media

“An insatiable curiosity drives me to constantly experiment while testing the boundaries of this medium. The mystery of not knowing what’s going to happen next has the power to hold my attention for long stretches of time. The unpredictable nature of encaustic and the open flame of a torch captivates me and pulls me along for a never ending ride.” —Alicia Tormey

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Discover the encaustic paintings of the
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Day Alicia Tormey!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Women in Art

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Learn more about the Women in Art exhibit from the Las Laguna Gallery!girly
CHOW

Food for women apparently exists.  Well, it isn’t food exclusively for women, but I discovered there are a few foods that are even better for you if you’re female– including one of my favorites, flaxseed.  Not using flaxseed?  I love ground flaxseed as a substitute for bread crumbs on top of casseroles.   I mix flaxseed with a little Parmesan and a mist of olive oil and return the casserole to the oven until it just starts to brown.  Flaxseed adds a nutty flavor that I prefer over cracker crumbs, hands down.  This Call is also meant for women.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Las Laguna Gallery (Laguna Beach, CA) for Women in Art, a celebration of the creativity of women. Open to lots of media…

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

Learn more about the Women in Art exhibit from the Las Laguna Gallery!CALL for ENTRIES:
Women in Art

 

“The show is dedicated to the spirit and creativity of all women artists, past and present. Las Laguna Gallery in Laguna Beach, California is looking for some unbelievable women artists.” –from laslagunagallery.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all female artists

MEDIA:   Open to works in Assemblage, Charcoal, Color Pencil, Collage, Digital Art, Drawings, Encaustic, Graphite, Illustration, Mixed Media, New Media, Painting, Pastel, Photo, Photography & Watercolor.  * Sorry new jewelry or sculpture for this exhibition.

DEADLINE: December 15, 2015

NOTIFICATION: December 16, 2015

ENTRY FEE: $35 for 3, $5 ea. add’l

SALES:  The gallery will retain 40% commission on all sales

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Women in Art exhibit from the Las Laguna Gallery!

CALL for SUBMISSIONS: Artist Grant

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Learn more about the Working Artist Grant and Purchase Award!cold & cheap
ROOTS

I am grateful for the apples, but I am missing fresh local veggies already.  My local orchard serves as my farmers market most weeks.  With their cold storage program, I can get local apples for most of the year, but the veggies they offer are limited as of November.  Aside from winter squash, the only thing LOCALLY fresh I’ll have until spring are potatoes, onions and maybe a hot house bell pepper or two.  My normal $25 farmers market budget will be too much for a change.  This Call is a great use for the extra $. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Submissions from WorkingArtist.org for the $1000 Artist Grant/Art Purchase Award. $25 entry & send a link.  It doesn’t get any easier. Don’t miss this one…

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

Learn more about the Working Artist Grant and Purchase Award!CALL for SUBMISSIONS:
Artist Grant

 

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media including traditional visual arts, painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, video, new media & performance (no dance at this time).

DEADLINE:  November 30, 2015

ENTRY FEE: There is an application review fee of $25 for up to 5.

AWARDS: If selected as the winner, the award recipient must exchange one of their original works or smaller series of original works for inclusion into a collection, in return for the award. Work considered by the artist as of equal value, and available for acquisition can be negotiated upon receipt of the award. Shipping costs will be paid by workingartist.org.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Working Artist Grant and Purchase Award!