CALL for ENTRIES: Int’l Miniature Show

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

a little BITE

People want to grow their own food. It may be a fad, but I’ve got my fingers crossed that it sticks around. There are really viable options even for those of us living in tiny spaces– from baby beetroot & dwarf kale to miniature eggplant & bell peppers. They can all be grown in containers from seed. You too, can tend a garden. This next Call is all about the miniatures too. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Heartland Art Guild for the 13th Annual Miniature Show at the Miami Co. Historical Museum (Paola, KS). All hung, *$40 entry, 30% commission & juried cash awards. I love this opportunity…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Int’l Miniature Show
from Heartland Art Guild

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to 2 & 3 dimensional art. The 1/6th rule or “in the spirit of a miniature” is encouraged; image 25″ sq. or less.

DEADLINE: Must be shipped by June 26, 2017. Note: All-hung show, juried for awards.

ENTRY FEE: Hand Delivered Work: $30 up to 3; Shipped Work: $40* up to 3; and Non-US via PayPal: $55* up to 3. Note: Increased *fees include return packing AND postage.

JUROR: A native Kansan, Johne Richardson has received many regional & national awards for his paintings. Having worked in watercolor exclusively for 35 years, it remains his favorite medium, but in recent years he has painted in acrylic & oil. Johne finds his inspiration in anything that is flattered by the light. Johne received his BFA from the University of Kansas, worked as a Hallmark artist for 27 years, and is a painter, illustrator, teacher & writer. He lives in Overland Park, KS.

AWARDS: Best of Show & Merit Awards receive cash awards & ribbons. Other awards to be announced at a later date. All awards by juror will be final.

SALES: A 30% commission will be charged on sales. (20% for Guild members)

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: 2017 Juried Photo

Posted on June 16, 2017June 21, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

SEASIDE treasure

Virginia is famous for ham and peanuts and even maple syrup, but I always think of crabs & oysters. My grandmother was born & reared in Virginia, and even after she moved away in her twenties, she made sure we vacationed regularly near the Chesapeake Bay to dine on the blue crab & oysters —Virginia treasures. Among the many treasures of the Cavalier State, you’ll find the arts organization sponsoring our next call. Investigate…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Academy Center of the Arts (Lynchburg, VA) for the 2017 National Juried Photography Exhibition. This is a great arts organization and an excellent show opportunity. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Nat’l Juried Photo
from Academy Center
of the Arts

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

MEDIA: Open to photography.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2017

NOTIFICATION: July 24, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3

JUROR: Carolyn Russo, a professional photographer and author, is a museum specialist & photographer with the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. since 1988 where she creates original photography projects, curates art exhibitions & acquires art for the museum. She has lectured internationally & was an invited participant with the U.S. Embassy in Finland. In 2016, she was an artist in residence at NES in Skagaströnd, Iceland. Russo has a B.F.A. in photography and studied at the Massachusetts College of Art (Boston), The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond College & Heatherly School of Fine Arts (London) & the Studio Arts Center Int’l (Florence).

AWARDS: Cash awards given at the discretion of the juror. Best of Show $1000

SALES: The Academy Center of the Arts retains 35% commission

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: 2017 JTNP Juried

Posted on June 13, 2017June 14, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

YUCA, not yucca

Tapioca is an other-worldly food. I love the pearls in pudding and starch as a thickener, but I still find it odd. Many people think it is a grain, like wheat, but it is processed as a product of the cassava plant. You may know it as yuca, which can be found from Brazil to Nigeria, but don’t confuse it for yucca, the similar-sounding decorative plant that is related to the Joshua Tree. And whatever you do, don’t eat a Joshua Tree, ha. The Park behind the next Call would probably like for me to reiterate that point –don’t eat Joshua Tree; but DO make art inspired by them. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts for the 5th Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition’s Juried Exhibition at the 29 Palms Art Gallery (Twentynine Palms, CA). This in another excellent opportunity with large cash prizes and a low commission rate…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Juried Exhibit
from Joshua Tree Nat’l Park
Council for the Arts

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists, 18+

MEDIA: Open to painting, works on paper, photography, mixed media & sculpture

THEME: Art MUST depict or be inspired by the unique natural aspects of Joshua Tree Nat’l Park or its cultural history.

DEADLINE: July 15, 2017

NOTIFICATION: August 1, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3

JUROR: Diane Best, artist, landscape painter, filmmaker specializing in non-narrative moving image work; Jenny Kane, artist & educator, painter, photographer, designer/interactive sculpture installations; and Billy Shire, founder & curator, La Luz de Jesus Gallery & Soap Plant / Wacko.

AWARDS: First Place $1,500, 2nd Place $1,250, 3rd Place $1,000 & up to five (5) Honorable Mentions at $250 ea.

SALES: A 35% commission on works sold during the show will be retained by JTNP Council for the Arts and 29 Palms Art Gallery.

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CALL for ENTRIES: 2017 USM Nat’l Painting

Posted on June 12, 2017June 11, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

BERRY good

Painting with food is fun. About 15 years ago, I was a gallerist faced with the challenge of creating a curriculum for day camp that would teach children concepts & techniques employed in abstract painting. Again & again we found that painting with berries was the biggest success. It bypassed brush skills which are a challenge for kids under 6, and it relieved parents’ worries about the toxicity of paint. And of course, teaching other people’s children to play with their food is always fun, ha. This Call is all about painting, but using berries isn’t required. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from The University of Southern Mississippi Museum of Art (Hattiesburg, MS) for the 2017 National Juried Painting Exhibition. This is a great academic show with a well-known juror & no commission. This is a great opportunity…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Nat’l Painting
from USM Museum of Art

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all US artists,18+

MEDIA: Open to any painting medium (oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, etc.), and all forms of representational & non-representational painting are eligible.

DEADLINE: July 1, 2017

NOTIFICATION: July 22, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 4

JUROR: Peter Van Dyck studied painting & drawing at the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy. He also taught in the program from 2000-2002. He returned to Philadelphia to paint in studio & began exhibiting his work in group shows in Philadelphia, NY & San Francisco. In 2003, Van Dyck began teaching at the PA Academy of the Fine Arts. In 2012, he was named one of 25 Important Artists of Tomorrow by American Artist Magazine.

AWARDS: Best in Show $500, 2nd Place $300 & 3rd Place $200

SALES: Works can be available for purchase or listed as NFS (Not for Sale). Commission will not be taken on any sales.

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CALL for ENTRIES: A Sense of Place 2017

Posted on June 11, 2017June 11, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

a little KITCHEN

So, the move is complete. My husband & I have downsized our home by half as the next step in our being completely mobile. I am currently referring to my home as “box city” for reasons that I imagine are obvious. Part of the move included purging my life of all the “stuff” weighing me down, including kitchen gadgets and single-use appliances. The lack of stuff has necessarily affected my cooking as well, encouraging simplicity, whole foods & clean eating. It is a new place, a new space & an opportunity for a fresh perspective. This next Call, although un-themed, reinforces the idea of a unique sense of place. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art (Augusta, GA) for A Sense of Place. This is a gorgeous venue, and I always appreciate an academic show. Don’t miss this one…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
A Sense of Place
from the Gertrude Herbert
Institute of Art

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all US artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture & photography. Film & video not ineligible.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2017

NOTIFICATION: August 1, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $37 for up to 3, $10 ea. add’l

JUROR: Studio artist, writer, curator & educator Garth Johnson is curator of ceramics at the ASU Art Museum in Tempe, AZ. Before moving to Tempe, Garth was the Curator of Artistic Programs at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia & spent 7 years as a Professor at College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA. He is a self-described craft activist who explores crafts influence & relevance in the 21st century.

AWARDS: $750 Best of Show Award and two $500 Juror’s Awards. At the juror’s discretion, additional non-cash Honorable Mention awards may also be presented.

SALES: GHIA will retain 35% commission on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Starward Tales II

Posted on June 9, 2017June 8, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

festival FOOD

Summer is festival season. Whether you’re looking for music, food or art, you can find a festival to suit. We’re just a couple of weeks out from the RC MoonPie® Festival in Bell Buckle, TN. I kid you not; it comes complete with the obvious, MoonPies® & RC Cola®, plus costumes & contests that are outta this world. This next Call has an other-worldly theme that may be just what you need to help build a portfolio. Investigate…

Check out this Call for Entries from Manawaker Studio for Starward Tales II (print publication). If you are looking for publication credits for your resume, this opportunity may be for you. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Starward Tales II
from Manawaker Studio

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Illustration (b&w & color)

THEME: Reinterpretations & retellings of legends, myths & fairytales in Science Fiction and/or xxxxPunk settings –stories, poetry & visual art.

DEADLINE: July 1, 2017

NOTIFICATION: Response times will vary, from a 2 weeks to 6+ months. Generally, rejections will be faster than acceptances.

ENTRY FEE: None

AWARDS: $8 per accepted piece of non-narrative internal visual art and/or $50 (negotiable) for an accepted cover illustration

SALES: Contributors may also order the physical book at a discounted price, so that they may resell it at signings, readings, and shows without having to bump the cost above the MSRP.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Late Summer Issue

Posted on June 8, 2017June 7, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

HOT & cold

I spent the winter dreaming of summer foods like watermelon. So why is it that during the midst of summer, I am still eating soups & stews? I crave lentils and dumplings and stew. My food timeline is a little off-kilter this year. Maybe by the time late summer arrives, I will be craving spring foods, ha. This art publication Call won’t wait that long. Don’t miss the opportunity…

Check out this Call for Entries from ArtMaze Mag (int’l printed magazine) for the Late Summer 2017 Issue. This is a great juror and a plush print. Enter for as little as $25USD. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Late Summer 2017 Issue
from ArtMaze Mag

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: June 25, 2017

NOTIFICATION: By July 9, 2017

ENTRY FEE: £20-30 for 3 to 5 images (approx $25-38 USD)

JUROR: A proud L.A. native, Cheyanne Sauter has been a non-profit professional for over 20 years, but her true calling lies in working with & supporting artists. She co-founded Gallery Row, whose mission is to bring economic & cultural revitalization to a blighted Downtown L.A. by cultivating the presence of artists, galleries & culture.

AWARDS: Artists selected by the guest curator will receive a 1-page or 2-page spread including a brief bio, website, and 2-3 images in print and digital formats. All published artists will receive a digital copy of the magazine and will be promoted on the ArtMaze website/social media.

DISTRIBUTION: ArtMaze Magazine is an independent int’l publication which will be distributed both in stores & online. ArtMaze Mag will be available in NY (McNally Jackson Books), Berlin (Do You Read Me?!), London (White Cube Gallery and Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery) & throughout the UK in select stores such as Magalleria (Bath), Magazine Brighton (UK) and others. Print & digital copies will also be available at artmazemag.com.

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CALL for ENTRIES: The Colors of the Night

Posted on June 7, 2017February 19, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

FEED ME at midnight

I cannot kick the late-night food fix. The question, “want a bowl of cereal?” is uttered every evening in my household by someone. We’ve tried to make the choices low sugar, high fiber & dairy free, but it is still a habit I wish I could kick. This next Call calls for a night-themed habit that I’d love to adopt. Do you have Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Smithtown Township Arts Council (St. James, NY) for The Colors of the Night. This is a gorgeous venue and the juror is a collector with a clear perspective. Check out this opp…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
The Colors of the Night
from Smithtown

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to U.S. artists 18+

THEME: This exhibition/competition will encompass ALL varieties of nocturnal art: twilight/dusk, dawn, urban, interiors, landscapes, figures, etc.

MEDIA: All media considered except photography & computer generated art.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2017

NOTIFICATION: July 21, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $45 up to 3 entries. $35 for STAC artist level members.

JUROR: An art collector for over 25 years, Tim Newton has amassed a collection of some 300 works in an array of genres—still lifes, figures, landscapes, wildlife works and bronze sculptures. His collection shows great diversity which includes pieces by many prominent living master artists. He is currently in his third term as Chairman of the Board of the Salmagundi Club, and he also serves on the Board of the Artists’ Fellowship, the Board of Trustees for the Stobart Foundation & the Board of Advisors for the Clark Hulings Foundation.

AWARDS: $1,000 Best in Show, $500 2nd Place & $250 3rd Place

SALES: STAC will receive a 30% commission on all work sold.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

ARTIST of the DAY: Susan Grace

Posted on May 29, 2017June 7, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

"Here Kitty Kitty" (oil & charcoal on paper) by Susan Grace — *“Here Kitty Kitty” (oil & charcoal on paper) by Susan Grace*

“I find that I am an obsessive observer of signs but am increasingly skeptical that I perceive them in the ways intended by those who produced them.” — Susan Grace

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I am moving my home and downsizing again. This is the last step on the way to making my family more mobile. I have temporarily returned to goal-specific formal secondary education, and have just met the end of residential parenting. My world is shifting. I look around me for comfort in the familiar, in signs and symbols that the sun will appear once again in the morning. And, while the sun has yet to disappoint me, it is hard not to feel isolated when you interpret all the signs differently than those around you. I feel as a stranger in a strange land, like the title of that famous sci-fi novel. When I read the statement of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Susan Grace, I new I’d found a kindred spirit. Read the statement, browse the work. Maybe we aren’t strangers after all.

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Share the narrative, investigate AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Susan Grace!

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CALL for ENTRIES: The Art of Timelessness

Posted on May 28, 2017May 29, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

the CLASSICS

I drove from Tennessee through Arkansas to Texas in two days this week, then immediately got on a plane from Dallas to Atlanta and then on to Charlotte. Yes, I AM road weary. All that traveling means a lot of restaurant and convenience foods. I was also traveling with a teenager in tow, so the food choices weren’t always the healthiest. By day three I was in full-on vegetable withdrawal when I tripped across a new restaurant, modern & sleek, somewhere in Arkansas whose specialty was salads. Not deconstructed, not a self-serve buffet, not odd combinations or fusion cuisine. Just salads –Cobb, Caesar, caprese & more. Just the classics, timelessly delicious. This next Call is all about timelessness. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from L.A. Photo Curator (online) for the The Art of Timelessness exhibit. $20 entry, no shipping, plus art publication for ALL entrants. Take the sensory challenge presented to help you stretch your creative muscles. Explore…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
The Art of Timelessness from
L.A. Photo Curator

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“As artists, one nurtures & comes to possess a visually attuned intuition. For some gaining this 2nd sight takes a lifetime of hunting and searching. Others seem to be born with this keen sense of knowing. Most of us have experienced these timeless yet eternal essences. Like a memory lodged deep inside our psyche- these transitory moments are illusive and appear quick as lightning. . . the fleeting second of light, composition & memory.” –from Lisa Gizara via laphotocurator.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: June 7, 2017 (Midnight PST)

NOTIFICATION: June 27, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $20 for up to 3. 20% of artist fees go to 2 charities –½ to the curator’s choice of charity & ½ goes to the 1st place winner’s chosen charity. Lisa Gizara has chosen the ASPCA.

CURATOR: Lisa Gizara has been both a photographer & painter for over thirty years. Educated at the University at Massachusetts, she feels she had no choice but to be an artist. Gizara has extensive exhibition experience including the upcoming exhibit at The SFO Museum from May 18th – September 7th of this year. Gizara’s infrared photographic series “Surreal Escapes” was shown at the Annenberg Space for Photography’s Iris Night Series with a solo show at the G2 Gallery in Venice. A limited edition portfolio of Gizara’s work was placed in the Oscar Nominee Gift Bags, and Jennifer Lawrence and Bruce Dern added Gizara’s work to their private collections.

AWARDS: The curator chooses one 1st place winner, one 2nd place winner & 3 honorable mentions. The 1st place winner will receive a review by one or more curators including a Q&A about the photographer’s work. In addition, their image will be on our home page for a month. 2nd place & honorable mentions will have their image shown along with their bio, artist statement, C.V. and a link back to their website.

SALES: All sales are conducted between the artist & buyer. There is no commission.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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a little BITE

CALL for ENTRIES: Int’l Miniature Show from Heartland Art Guild

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

SEASIDE treasure

CALL for ENTRIES: 2017 Nat’l Juried Photo from Academy Center of the Arts

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

YUCA, not yucca

CALL for ENTRIES: 2017 Juried Exhibit from Joshua Tree Nat’l Park Council for the Arts

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

BERRY good

CALL for ENTRIES: 2017 Nat’l Painting from USM Museum of Art

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

a little KITCHEN

CALL for ENTRIES: A Sense of Place from the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

festival FOOD

CALL for ENTRIES: Starward Tales II from Manawaker Studio

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

HOT & cold

CALL for ENTRIES: Late Summer 2017 Issue from ArtMaze Mag

For complete details, Read Full Call!

FEED ME at midnight

CALL for ENTRIES: The Colors of the Night from Smithtown

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

“I find that I am an obsessive observer of signs but am increasingly skeptical that I perceive them in the ways intended by those who produced them.” — Susan Grace

Share the narrative, investigate AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Susan Grace!

the CLASSICS

CALL for ENTRIES: The Art of Timelessness from L.A. Photo Curator

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Int’l Miniature Show
from Heartland Art Guild

CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Nat’l Juried Photo
from Academy Center
of the Arts

CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Juried Exhibit
from Joshua Tree Nat’l Park
Council for the Arts

CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Nat’l Painting
from USM Museum of Art

CALL for ENTRIES:
A Sense of Place
from the Gertrude Herbert
Institute of Art

CALL for ENTRIES:
Starward Tales II
from Manawaker Studio

CALL for ENTRIES:
Late Summer 2017 Issue
from ArtMaze Mag

CALL for ENTRIES:
The Colors of the Night
from Smithtown

CALL for ENTRIES:
The Art of Timelessness from
L.A. Photo Curator