ARTIST of the DAY: Melissa Hill

Posted on April 6, 2016April 6, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

star light STAR BRIGHT

Some days are tougher than others. On the toughest of days, I wish for the ability to see things through a larger lens, if you will. I wish for perspective. The ability to see things without the subjectivity of whim or personal tragedy or privilege. Surely a different view would lend answers to the who and the why. Or maybe just compassion and tolerance for others, for oneself. The work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Melissa Hill, gave me just a glimpse of that perspective I crave. (continues below).

"The Stars Remember Pangea" by Melissa Hill (installation) — *“The Stars Remember Pangea” by AAAD Artist of the Day Melissa Hill (installation)*

“I hope that my work has enough longevity and nuance for people to look at it and take something from it and for those same people to walk through life, change themselves, and then reflect upon it in a different light. I want their interpretation to shift and evolve as they do. I want this because in the end, I think that the act of creating and recreating is at the very heart of being human.” — Melissa Hill

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Ponder the big questions with the work of
AAAD’s Artist of the Day, Melissa Hill!

CALL for ENTRIES: Light & Shadow

Posted on April 5, 2016April 5, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

shelf LIFE

My next kitchen will not have cabinet doors. My need for symmetry & years of practice in downsizing lend to neat kitchen cabinets. There are exceptions: storage containers whose lids hide like socks in a dryer and the lazy Susan corner cabinet that probably has unflavored gelatin from 2010 hiding in the shadows. I am moving to an all new, albeit all tiny, space in 12 to 18 months, and all the kitchen storage will be open. All light and no shadows for me. This Call, however, wants both your light AND your shadows. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the 1650 Gallery (Los Angeles, CA) for Light & Shadow, a juried photography exhibit. $35 entry & free matting and framing (pre-set sizes). There’s even a way to avoid shipping. Theme open to broad interpretation…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Light & Shadow fm 1650 Gallery

“The beauty of light never fails to inspire. It comes in many colors and styles, from the soft monochrome palette of the pre-dawn to the raging intensity of Times Square at midnight. Light can dazzle, light can seduce; light can be so intoxicating many spend hours attempting to capture its essence inside a tiny light-tight box otherwise known as a “camera.” Whether the photographer chooses color or black and white, the expression and compression of the wonder of light from our daily world onto a 2d piece of paper in a compelling way remains both the Nirvana and the great white whale of all photographers past, present and future. Studious professional photo-geek Ansel Adams identified 10 distinct “zones” of light from pitch black to pure light in an attempt to tame the photo beast; in his wake countless lives have been dedicated to the artistic pursuit of these 10 expressions of luminosity” — from 1650 Gallery

ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: April 10, 2016

NOTIFICATION: By April 17, 2016

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

JUROR: Andrew Overtoom is an award-winning filmmaker & photographer living in L.A. He publishes THE UNDEAD NEG, is launching a quarterly photography journal & owns the 1650 Gallery.

AWARDS: Best In Show, 2nd & 3rd Place will be awarded & posted after the opening. Awarded photos will be featured on the show page & Best In Show winners will have a small portfolio featured in the 1650 Spotlight gallery.

SALES: Selected artists may choose to offer their work for sale. The gallery retains 50% commission. The 1650 Gallery offers free matting and framing for accepted photographs that fit their pre-cut mat sizes for the duration of the exhibition. Photo sizes are 8″ x 10″, 11″ x 14″ 16″ x 20″, or 20″ x 24″.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Show #31

Posted on April 4, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

smashingly
DELICIOUS

Do you own a food mill? Think of it as a low-tech food processor. I love them because it makes leftovers multi-use. Run your chunky marinara through the mill for pizza sauce, while the food processor tends to make a watery mess. Baked apples, once milled make a great granita. Veggies from making stock end up as a great, light sauce for a fast noodle lunch. Your time is valuable. Don’t waste it by throwing away the left overs. Eat them. This next Call is a multi-purpose tool. Apply for one show and get considered for multiples. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Field Projects (NYC) for Show #31. $25 entry for all artists & all media. Plus, this entry submits your work for consideration for future shows as well. This is a wonderful opportunity!

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Show #31
from Field Projects

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: April 9, 2016

NOTIFICATION: April 19, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 5

CURATOR: Jesse David Penridge holds a Master from the University of Sussex, UK in Aesthetics. Since entering the art world from the side of philosophy & theory Penridge has curated exhibitions, both solo & in collaboration with museums & not for profit institutions. He is also an ultra-marathoner & endurance cyclist (when he has time)!

AWARDS: All submissions will be considered for Show #31 and the accompanying online show. Plus, Field Projects Panel will be considering the current submissions for future group shows, solo shows & art fairs.

SALES: All artwork in Show #31 must be for sale, with FP retaining 50% commission.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Figure in Landscape

Posted on April 3, 2016April 3, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

fragile
FOOD

Time for planting decisions has arrived. We’re probably clear of the last frost where I live, but now it is time for mama black bears and their cubs to begin wandering out of their dens. In fact, critters all seem to be ready to get the season started. So, how do I choose to what to plant? I need hardy veggies that aren’t overly attractive to foraging wildlife. Then there is what we have dubbed the fern-factor. There seem to be some things, I simply cannot grow; tomatoes & ferns are on the short list. Funny how gardens differ based on the gardener. Thumbs definitely come in different shades of green. This Call for photography wants to see your interpretation of how the figure influences the landscape. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from L.A. Photo Curator for the Figure in Landscape exhibit. $20 entry, no shipping, great prizes & exposure for ALL entrants. Great opportunity…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Figure in Landscape
from L.A. Photo Curator

The relationship between a figure & the landscape context can be powerful. Landscapes are often presented as pristine places, without human presence. However, figures within landscapes can play dynamic roles as scale elements, protagonists in a narrative, or mysterious presences. Sometimes figures can ask more questions about a place than they can answer. For this exhibition photographs that extend beyond documentation of place to bring a human element into the natural or urban landscape are sought. –from laphotocurator.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: April 15, 2016 (Midnight PST)

EXHIBITION: April 23 – May 23, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $20 for up to 3

CURATOR: Emma Powell received her MFA in Photography from the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology & is currently an Asst. Professor of Art, with a focus in photography at Colorado College. Powell brings a varied & full background to L.A. Photo Curator, which includes awards, residencies & fellowships.

AWARDS: The curator will still choose 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, CV & a link back to their website.

Plus, ALL entrants’ work will be exhibited online in a group on-line exhibition. In keeping with the mission of creating exposure opportunities and PR, L.A. Photo Curator is proud to offer this feature. In addition to your work being seen, there will also be a short artist statement and bio about you plus a link back to your website.

SALES: All sales are conducted between the artist & buyer. L.A. Photo Curator does not handle any part of sales. There is no commission.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Artist Grant

Posted on March 23, 2016March 23, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

simple
GOODNESS

My food preferences have transformed. Years ago, I appreciated more complex, layers of flavor, intrigued by how accurately, or not, I could dissect the ingredients of a sauce. Now a beautiful polenta makes my day –organic, hand-ground corn, homemade chicken stock & aged Parmesan. Simple food allows me to seek out & celebrate quality ingredients without the need for clutter. This next Call is simple; pay the fee & submit a link. Easy…

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…

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CALL for SUBMISSIONS:
Artist Grant
from workingartist.org

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all visual media, including but not limited to drawing, painting, conceptual, installation, prints, sculpture, glass, new media, mixed media, photography & video. (no dance or performance at this time)

DEADLINE: March 31, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $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!

CALL for PROPOSALS: Solo 2017

Posted on March 17, 2016March 17, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

solo
SUSTENANCE

When left alone, I tend to eat solitary foods. I stood in my kitchen and ate cottage cheese (from the container & yes it was end of the container). For breakfast yesterday, strawberries. For Monday’s snack, pickled beets. But my meals with family or friends are balanced and diverse. I try not to overthink it; surely it is just simplicity, not laziness, right? This next Call requires neither simplicity nor laziness, but you will be on your own. Be brave…

Check out this Call for Proposals from VisArts (Rockville, MD) for 2017 Solo Exhibits at the Gibbs Street Gallery. For those of you ready to take this step, this is a great size for a solo exhibit. Take a look…
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CALL for PROPOSALS:
2017 Solo Exhibitions
from VisArts at Rockville

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The Gibbs Street Gallery offers exhibitions that explore the breadth of contemporary art featuring emerging to mid-career artists. Exhibits reflect a wide range of media and experimental approaches that offer the viewer unexpected interactions with art. The gallery is approximately 1,100 square feet with 16 ft. ceilings. It is on the street level with floor to ceiling windows along one wall. (Click Here for floorplan.)

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

DEADLINE: March 30, 2016 11:59 EST

APPLICATION FEE: $15

AWARDS: Selected artists will be scheduled for a solo exhibition. Add’l support for the execution of exhibition programming is available.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Land & Seascapes

Posted on March 16, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

north south
east west
CORN

I have such reservations about corn but none about corn pudding. We had it for dinner tonight. I always think of corn as hailing from Iowa. (I am clearly like a marketing sponge.) But as I spent hours on the back roads of Ohio last year trying to avoid the nightmare that is I-75 South, I drove through miles and miles and miles of corn fields, intersected only by the occasional two-lane or gravel road. Dazzling. Beautiful. Waving both “hello” & “goodbye”. A landscape of corn. In Ohio. This next Call wants your landscape or seascape, or even your corn. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Art-Competition.net for Land & Seascapes. $20 Entry & great marketing awards. Interpretation of the theme is liberal…

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CALL for ART ENTRIES:
Land & Seascapes from ART-competition.net

“I want the people looking at my work to feel a sense of all the possibilities of painting, and, through that, in life as a whole. When that happens, I feel I’ve accomplished something useful.”
— Wolf Kahn

ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+

MEDIA: Open to any still medium: painting, collage, photography, drawing, digital art, sculpture, fiber art, etc.

THEME: “Land & Seascapes” – Present your vision of a landscape and/or seascape in a unique way — emotional expression, symbolic interpretation or precise representational views.

DEADLINE: March 21, 2016

NOTIFICATION: March 30, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $20 for 1, $35 for 3 and $60 for 7

AWARDS: First place $1000 cash + $5,000 marketing value, 2nd place $150 cash + $1,500 marketing value, 3rd place $125, 4th place $100, 5th place $75, 6th place $50, & 7th place $25. The 1st through 7th place winners’ work + 10 Honorable Mentions will have their work featured in Art-Competition.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

We are happy to have Art-Competition.net as a sponsor of AAAD.

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ARTIST of the DAY: Mark Castator

Posted on March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

cooling OFF

My brain spins. And my mouth usually keeps up. I turned to my husband recently & asked, “Are your ears tired? I can’t seem to shut up.” I struggle to quiet my mind, hence twenty years of insomnia. Some days I require a sole project or a single object upon which to focus to have a more solitary soundtrack in my head. I find the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Mark Castator, requires me to concentrate on the forms within the form which is oddly calming. (continues below)

Learn more about AAAD Artist of the Day sculptor Mark Castator! — *Leda: Moons of Jupiter by sculptor Mark Castator*

“Engage the eye. Quiet the mind. Open the heart.” —Mark Castator

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Calm your mind with the work of
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Mark Castator!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Illustration Awards

Posted on March 9, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

need a
CLEAN PLATE?

I am not a fan of buffet restaurants. Even when I get past the being herded like school children through a cafeteria line, I have trouble with all inclusive nature. How can one hold everything at a single temp & humidity and expect everything to thrive? Some foods are fragile. Celery & carrots require higher humidity. Dairy needs a lower temp than washed greens. In exchange for larger variety, we end up with mediocre versions of fresh food that would have better maintained their individuality in a kitchen. This next call is a hand-picked selection of the highest quality, not a buffet. Interested? Me too.

Check out this Call for Entries from 3×3 Magazine for the Int’l Illustration Show. Quality art publication that is both curated but open to illustration is a rare combination. These fees are among the lowest in the industry. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Illustration Awards
from 3×3 Magazine

3×3 Magazine publishes the world’s best contemporary illustration as judged by some of the world’s top art directors, designers and illustrators. They welcome entrants come from every part of the globe are still one of the best values regarding entry & publication fees.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists for commissioned & non-commissioned work produced/published during 2015.

DEADLINE: March 25, 2016

NOTIFICATION: by June 25, 2016

ENTRY FEE: Single entries are $35 and Series (3–5 images only) are $60. Note: Publication fees for winners are $85 to cover the printing & distributing. Honorable mentions pay $50.

JUDGES: Read the FAQ for a complete list of judges.

AWARDS: Winners will be featured in the printed annual. Best of Show & Gold medal winners receive our distinctive 3×3×3-inch cube, Silver and Bronze winners receive a framed award; distinctive merit and merit winners receive paper certificates. The eBook will be offered free to a select list of art directors worldwide. In addition all winners will be invited to participate in the 2017 Illustration Directory sent free to 6,000+ art directors and art buyers in America.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

ARTIST of the DAY: Barbara Witkowska

Posted on March 7, 2016March 7, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

gray DAYS

Cold weather can be lovely –in its season. But I crave blue skies. I get a few during winter’s grip; however, as March marches forward, I am growing intolerant of the gray days. My optimistic nature makes me want to find the beauty in the gray. Imagine my delight to find the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Barbara Witkowska with all his glorious shades of gray. (continues below)

Paintings by Barbara Witkowska — *Work by Barbara Witkowska*

“The idea of human value intrigues me, the desire for domination & power over the world.” —Barbara Witkowska

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Celebrate the shades of gray in the work of
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Barbara Witkowska!

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Category: Media

star light STAR BRIGHT

Ponder the big questions with the work of AAAD’s Artist of the Day, Melissa Hill!

shelf LIFE

CALL for ENTRIES: Light & Shadow fm 1650 Gallery

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

smashingly DELICIOUS

CALL for ENTRIES: Show #31 from Field Projects

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

fragile FOOD

CALL for ENTRIES: Figure in Landscape from L.A. Photo Curator

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

simple GOODNESS

CALL for SUBMISSIONS: Artist Grant from workingartist.org

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

solo SUSTENANCE

CALL for PROPOSALS: 2017 Solo Exhibitions from VisArts at Rockville

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

north south east west CORN

CALL for ART ENTRIES: Land & Seascapes from ART-competition.net

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

cooling OFF

“Engage the eye. Quiet the mind. Open the heart.” —Mark Castator

Calm your mind with the work of ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Mark Castator!

need a CLEAN PLATE?

CALL for ENTRIES: Illustration Awards from 3×3 Magazine

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

gray DAYS

“The idea of human value intrigues me, the desire for domination & power over the world.” —Barbara Witkowska

Celebrate the shades of gray in the work of ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Barbara Witkowska!

Ponder the big questions with the work of
AAAD’s Artist of the Day, Melissa Hill!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Light & Shadow fm 1650 Gallery

smashingly
DELICIOUS

CALL for ENTRIES:
Show #31
from Field Projects

fragile
FOOD

CALL for ENTRIES:
Figure in Landscape
from L.A. Photo Curator

simple
GOODNESS

CALL for SUBMISSIONS:
Artist Grant
from workingartist.org

solo
SUSTENANCE

CALL for PROPOSALS:
2017 Solo Exhibitions
from VisArts at Rockville

north south
east west
CORN

CALL for ART ENTRIES:
Land & Seascapes from ART-competition.net

Calm your mind with the work of
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Mark Castator!

need a
CLEAN PLATE?

CALL for ENTRIES:
Illustration Awards
from 3×3 Magazine

Celebrate the shades of gray in the work of
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Barbara Witkowska!