CALL for ENTRIES: Open Museum

Posted on September 21, 2017September 22, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

a la CARTE

I lived in South Carolina for almost 20 years. About half of my time was spent in the Low Country of Charleston and the other half was spent in the Midlands. Neither South Carolina, nor the South in general, is true to the fried chicken & barbecue stereotype, although excellent versions of both can be found. The Foot Hills of South Carolina is home to some of the best Modern American menus of the Mississippi. This next Call calls the area home traditionally offered an excellent menu of shows each year. You could be included…

Check out this Call for Entries from Spartanburg Art Museum (Spartanburg, SC) for Solo & Group Exhibitions for 2018 & 2019. If you are at a place in your career to have a museum show, this is a great option. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Solo & Group Exhibitions
from Spartanburg
Art Museum

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“We’re interested in all types of work that address contemporary issues and concerns, use traditional materials in unusual ways, and elevate our visitors’ experiences to new levels of participation and engagement.” –Spartanburg Art Museum

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+ (any individual, collective, or group of artists located regionally, nationally, or internationally)

MEDIA: Open to all media

THEME: All themes will be considered

DEADLINE: September 30, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for 8-10 images

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For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Spectrum Gestalt 5

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

the full SPECTRUM

I dream of rainbow colored foods. No doubt you’ve read more than one of my artificial food coloring rants. And, for the record, I don’t understand why one would color food for the sake of coloring them. But the good news is, we are finding our way back to natural pigments made from tumeric, beet root & blueberries. One day, I’ll get to eat rainbow cupcakes with full abandon & no fear. This next Call wants the entire rainbow, but you’re only responsible for ONE of the colors. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Bleicher/Gorman Project Space Bergamot Station aka bG Gallery (Santa Monica, CA) for Spectrum Gestalt 5. Enter for as little as $15. This show is part curated show, part installation. Fascinating…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Spectrum Gestalt 5
from bG Gallery

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“Part curatorial, part installation Spectrum-Gestalt brings together artists’ works from a wide variety of genres and mediums, grouping them into an expansive spectrum of color. Spectrum is one of our most popular exhibits each year having a similar concept but a different installation structure.” –bG Gallery

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media. Work should be predominantly a single color.

DEADLINE: September 30, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $15 for one (4″x4″ or smaller / all hung), $20 for one (any size) or $40 for up to 3 any size.

SALES: bG Gallery will retain 50% commission on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Lemonade Small Works

Posted on September 19, 2017September 20, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

SWEET and sour

Lemons fix everything. You know that iced tea that is too bitter at your local diner. Lemon. And that soft drink that is too much syrup and not enough carbonation. Lemon, again. The vodka cranberry make with too much juice? Lemon works better than lime. It truly is a miracle fruit. The gallery sponsoring this next Call comes with lemon built into the name. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from The Studios of Key West & Lemonade Stand Gallery (Key West, FL) for 2017 Small Works Exhibit at the Sanger Gallery. Enter for as little as $12, and be design, the shipping is low cost. I like this opportunity, and I appreciate the opportunity to participate in Key West…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Small Works Exhibit from
the Lemonade Stand Gallery

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“The Key West community is strong and we are working diligently to rebuild our island after Hurricane Irma to get it back up and running asap. Almost every building on the island of Key West weathered the storm in great condition including our host gallery, The Studios of Key West. Together with TSKW, we are excited to present a beautiful exhibit on November 2nd.” –Letty Nowak, Lemonade Stand Gallery owner

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media. Finished work, must be 10″ or less including the frame.

DEADLINE: Extended* to October 6, 2017 (updated on Sept. 20)

NOTIFICATION: October 9, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $12 per piece entered

SALES: The gallery will retain 50% commission on sold work. All artwork must be for sale.

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: Botanik

Posted on September 17, 2017September 17, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

best served WARM

I have a tiny refrigerator. Well, let me re-phrase that. I have a small (by American standards) full-size refrigerator. When I down-sized to a smaller home in preparation for a more mobile existence, my refrigerator shrank too. Luckily, my new smaller home & its appliances are located only 5 minutes from the grocery store which is a marked improvement from the 20+ minutes it took before I moved. As a result, I can now by produce more often & store it outside of my new, tiny-to-me refrigerator, making for fresher, tastier meals. This next Call wants to know about your botanicals, but they don’t have to be edible. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Las Laguna Gallery (Laguna Beach, CA) for the BotaniK exhibit. Sales commission is only 25% & $35 entry. Since extra images are only $1, be sure to enter LOTS of work. Don’t miss this opportunity…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
BotaniK from
Las Laguna Gallery

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists (int’l)

MEDIA: Open to drawing, painting, assemblage, collage, digital art, encaustic, fiber art, illustration, mixed media, new media, photography (traditional & digital), & printmaking.

THEME: Botanical art

DEADLINE: October 8, 2017

NOTIFICATION: October 13, 2017

GUEST ARTIST: Growing up on a farm & co-owning a nursery for most of her life, Sally Painter has always been surrounded by the beauty of the natural world. It’s not surprising she turned to nature for inspiration when she took up painting. Flowers & other plants & trees are her favorite subjects. Sally says, she strives to paint something more than simply a realistic depiction of these subjects. “I interpret the subject with brush in hand, allowing my imagination to select colors & forms. . . Painting is my therapy, my peaceful, creative place, and I treasure that,” says the artist.

ENTRY FEE: $35 for 1, $1 ea. add’l.

SALES: The Las Laguna Gallery will retain 25% commission on all sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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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: Drawing from Perception

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

FEED me

Restaurant wait times make me testy, and if I’m “hangry”, you’d better hope the kitchen isn’t in the weeds. I have a handful of standard distraction techniques, but my favorite is the restaurant with paper cover tables to draw on. It never fails that my artistic genius strikes when the only materials on hand are roll paper & crayons. Let’s call them oil pastels, shall we? This next Call wants your best drawing. Show ’em what you’ve got…

Check out this Call for Entries from Wright State University Art Department (Dayton, OH) for Drawing from Perception VIII, a national juried drawing exhibition at the Stein Galleries. This is another great opportunity to add an academic show to your resume…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Drawing from Perception VIII
from Wright State Univ.

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists 18+, living in the U.S.

MEDIA: Open to drawing

DEADLINE: September 15, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $30 for up to 3

JUROR: Catherine Kehoe received her BFA in painting from Massachusetts College of Art & Design and her MFA in painting from the School of Visual Arts from Boston University. Kehoe has received the Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship in Painting; Ballinglen Foundation Fellowship; Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Foundation Grant; Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant; Berkshire Taconic Artist’s Resource Trust Grant; Massachusetts Cultural Council Finalist Grant; Blanche E. Colman Award; St. Botolph Club Foundation Grant; and the Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts Award. Kehoe teaches painting & drawing at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and is the co-founder of Black Pond Studio in southeastern Massachusetts.

AWARDS: Several cash awards of distinction will be given.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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Category: Media

a la CARTE

CALL for ENTRIES: Solo & Group Exhibitions from Spartanburg Art Museum

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

the full SPECTRUM

CALL for ENTRIES: Spectrum Gestalt 5 from bG Gallery

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

SWEET and sour

CALL for ENTRIES: 2017 Small Works Exhibit from the Lemonade Stand Gallery

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!

best served WARM

CALL for ENTRIES: BotaniK from Las Laguna Gallery

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!

FEED me

CALL for ENTRIES: Drawing from Perception VIII from Wright State Univ.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Solo & Group Exhibitions
from Spartanburg
Art Museum

CALL for ENTRIES:
Spectrum Gestalt 5
from bG Gallery

CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Small Works Exhibit from
the Lemonade Stand Gallery

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

CALL for ENTRIES:
BotaniK from
Las Laguna Gallery

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:
Drawing from Perception VIII
from Wright State Univ.