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CALL for ENTRIES: Collaboration

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Learn more about the Collaboration Project at Art Labology!

take two & call me after BREAKFAST

Food as medicine has been on my radar for a decade.  I appreciate the ability to attempt home remedies through food and supplements.  I am not suggesting it is easier, nor am I suggestion it is a solution for all ailments.  But, I am intrigued.  A family history of arthritis, combined with years of a slight addiction to towering high heels, has resulted in massive joint pain in one of feet.  Flair ups are completely manageable with a combination of tart cherries & massive quantities of vitamin C.  Drug-resistant pediatric epilepsy is now often treated by mainstream medicine with a ketogenic diet.  The collaboration between doctors and nutritionists is inspiring. This Call offers you the opportunity to collaborate with writers.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Art Labology for a Collaboration project between visual artists & writers.  No entry fee & possible art publication.  I like this opportunity…

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Learn more about the Collaboration Project at Art Labology!CALL for ENTRIES: Collaboration
from Art Labology

 

“Art Labology’s latest competition is looking for artwork to inspire a short story. Join in a collaboration with writers using your artwork as their inspiration to write a short story.” –from ArtLabology.net

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists

MEDIA:  Open to “paintings ONLY… that a short story can be based upon. Please, no abstract paintings, sculptures, or photographs.” *Editor’s note:  I clarified the scope of media. & this expanded definition was approved: “representational painting including acrylic, oil, watercolor, digital painting & mixed media (including collage) so long as the work is 2-D & NOT abstract.”  Note, the Call on their site DOES NOT reflect the same definition.  You’re gonna have to trust me.

DEADLINE:  June 15, 2016

NOTIFICATION:  July 20, 2016

ENTRY FEE:  None

AWARDS:  Selected work will be published in a future project. Promotional benefits include a showcase of winners on ArtLabology.net with a link to your website, social media exposure on Facebook & Twitter, and your artwork in a future book publication.  Art Labology’s gallery is currently viewed in over 90 countries and offers its artists worldwide exposure.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Collaboration Project at Art Labology!

 

ARTIST of the DAY: Barbara Witkowska

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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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ARTIST of the DAY: Alex Janvier

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from who i BECAME

We are a sum of our parts. You do not have to justify inspirational conflict or contradiction to me, EVER. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Alex Janvier finds influence in the history of oppression of the Dënesųłiné and Saulteaux (aboriginal Canada) as well as the work of Wassily Kandinsky (Russian) and Paul Klee (Swiss).  Tsa Tsa Ke K’e, below, will become a mosaic at Rogers Place Arena in Edmonton, Alberta Canada, and will measure 45 feet in diameter.  Here’s what Janvier has to say of his inspiration: 

Tsa Tsa Ke K'e (Iron Foot Place) by Alex Janvier
Tsa Tsa Ke K’e (Iron Foot Place) by Alex Janvier

“From everywhere, from the land, sky, stars, moon, sun, the universe. From earth, land, water, woodland, prairie, mountains, and people, some animals. From memory of ancient stories, from music, to include the voice of God and his created nature. From the sound of the birds chirping From native drum songs, pow-wow from the heart, rather than the intellect. From my parents. From my tribe, Dënesųłiné of Cold Lake, and of parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories. From my Creator, The Chief of all Creators of the finest art. From the angels who have consistently have watched my life, and the development of art, that I do. From my own inspiration acceptance of who I have become. From love, to be who I am, and who I became.” — Alex Janvier

Enjoy 60+ years of work by Alex Janvier!

ARTIST of the DAY: S.L. Baker

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another LANGUAGE

Process can be such an immersive experience.  My own work is focused, often figurative with meaning in the minutia.  I get lost in my own process, but I envy the abstracted expression of painters like S.L. Baker, today’s Artist of the Day.  The inclusion of the ensō below perfectly captures the heart of this work and why I love it. (continues below)

Red Enso Landscape by SL Baker Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 24
Red Enso Landscape by S.L. Baker, acrylic on canvas, 20 x 24

“The work that appears on my canvases is a confluence of social, spiritual and familial concern.  Working mostly in acrylic and using my hands instead of brushes, a moment, an injustice, a joy becomes a color, a texture, a line, another language. I do not know the exact meaning other than I find gratitude within the process and believe that it says something.” — S.L. Baker

Learn more about S.L. Baker!

CALL for ENTRIES: Militarism

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Learn more from the American Service Friends Committee!HOT stuff

I am the poster child for a handful of food trends.  In fact, I often hang on to them long after they go out of fashion.  I am still annoyingly addicted to sriracha.  It shows in up in nearly all my mayo, many sauces, and I’ll dip anything in it.  You can be a poster child, or adult, for this next Call.  Here’s a chance to freely speak your mind.  Investigate…

Check out this Call for Entries from the American Friends Service Committee for All of Us or None–a nationally-touring poster exhibition.  No entry fee!  Take a look…

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Learn more from the American Service Friends Committee!CALL for ENTRIES:
Militarism

 

“Militarism refers to physically violent & coercive ways of settling conflict or maintaining control what we see in the everyday actions of armed security forces such as the military, militia, police, border enforcement, and school security. But do militarist policy decisions actually keep our communities safe and secure? Our new nationally touring poster exhibit will explore these issues.  We are looking for add’l work fo rthis exhibit exploring these themes through the lens of prisons & immigration, especially.” –from www.afsc.org

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists

MEDIA:  Poster sized 22″ x 28″

DEADLINE:  June 1, 2015

ENTRY FEE:  None

JUROR:   Jurors will select an initial set of work to be the core of a nationally traveling exhibit.  AFSC will print and professionally display the chosen work in our traveling exhibit.  AFSC will display the chosen work on the AFSC website & make it available for free digital download.  Each poster will be identified by artist, title of piece, short description, and your website if you so choose.

AWARDS:  Selected artists will receive a $50 honorarium and a print copy of the catalog of the traveling exhibit.

SALES:  By participating in this project, artists are donating their work to AFSC to use in the traveling exhibit, in digital replicas of the work available for download for free, in informational brochures, and on the web. Work will be fully credited to the artists, with contact information included.

For completed details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more from the American Service Friends Committee!

CALL for ENTRIES: Winter Juried

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Learn more from Fresh Paint Magazine!plump
NOT PRICKLY

I always wonder who first looked at an artichoke and said, “Yum.  We should try to eat this.  It looks delicious, no?”  Um, no.  I love them, but they don’t look appetizing.  There are some foods you know are going to taste good, like peaches, whipped cream & fresh-baked cobblers.  This next Call is for a magazine that looks appetizing as well.  Every time it arrives, I can’t wait to dive in because the covers are beautiful, and the weight of it feels lush in your hands.  Don’t miss this one…

Check out this Call for Entries from Fresh Paint Magazine (online) for Juried Winter Issue.  Low entry fee & simply yummy.  We are proud to have them as sponsors of this sight.  Show ’em YOUR strokes…

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Learn more from Fresh Paint Magazine!CALL for ENTRIES:
Winter Juried

 

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all artists

MEDIA:
2D Painting

DEADLINE:
November 30, 2014

NOTIFICATION:
January 9, 2015

ENTRY FEE:  $25 for up to 3 images

JUROR:  Alicia Puig is an art historian who specializes in Modern and Contemporary Art with a focus on Latin American Art, protest/political art, and the medium of printmaking. She completed the coursework for her MA in Art History from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University earlier this year and now works at Bridgette Mayer Gallery.  Alicia has written for Printeresting.org and Motivos magazine and has also contributed essays to several exhibition catalogs.  In addition, she was one of the assistant curators of the exhibition “Charles Searles: In Motion,” held at the Tyler School of Art during the spring and summer of 2013.

AWARDS:  One full color page or more that includes an image, contact information, and a statement. Selected artists will be chosen for a virtual studio visit or interview.  A complimentary issue of Fresh Paint, promotion through their social media network and exposure through their partnership with local art organizations and venues.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Anniversary

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Learn more from Fresh Paint Magazine!CHERRY
on top

AAAD is rapidly approaching our 5th Anniversary (on 9/12).  And I have contemplated how to celebrate how far we’ve come.  It isn’t cake or chocolate sundaes I crave, but community–for you. Our readership has exploded over the years, and I receive unbelievable amounts of wonderful email from you.  But, I would like to see you participate HERE.  Tell each other which opportunities, galleries & competitions.  Tell each other what works, what doesn’t.  Share this site with your friends by liking & sharing our Facebook & Twitter posts.  Share our site with a new artist & help them find the opportunities you have found through AAAD.  That would be the cherry on my celebratory sundae.  Take action to create community HERE, today.  And, don’t forget to help celebrate another anniversary with this next call too.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Fresh Paint Magazine (online) for the Anniversary Issue. Low entry fee & simply gorgeous. Show ’em your strokes…

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Learn more from Fresh Paint Magazine!CALL for ENTRIES:
Anniversary

 

Fresh Paint Magazine is inviting artists to submit work that incorporates or interprets the idea of painting for the one year anniversary issue.

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all artists

MEDIA:
2D Painting

DEADLINE:
September 1, 2014

NOTIFICATION:
September 5, 2014

ENTRY FEE: $15 for up to 3 images

AWARDS: One full color page or more that includes an image, contact information, and a statement. Selected artists will be chosen for a virtual studio visit or interview. A complimentary issue of Fresh Paint, promotion through their social media network and exposure through their partnership with local art organizations and venues.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more from Fresh Paint Magazine!

ARTIST to LOVE: Megan Elizabeth

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Peek-a-Boo, We See You!

Say “Hello” to our newest Artist to Love…

Megan Elizabeth
Acrylic, Ink & Spraypaint
Jellies, Painting by Megan Elizabeth
Jellies
Painting		The work of MEGAN ELIZABETH reflects an attitude of experimentation, analysis of the elements of accident & a curiosity regarding the beauty created by the transparency & overlapping of ideas. Washes in the paintings, elements of spontaneity & use of collage are fundamental in many of my works. My inspiration comes from waterscapes, sunsets, bright colors in nature & the silhouettes created by extreme light or darkness. Much of my work has been derived from experiences living in Spain, travels in the Caribbean and in Europe & growing up on the east coast of the US.

FAVORITE FOOD: Chocolate

Are you an Artist to Love? Be sure to let us know!

CALL for ENTRIES: Oil & Water

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Learn more from the Woman Made Gallery!OIL
me up

Olive oil seems quintessentially Italian to me.  But, did you know that the top producer of olive oil, by a fairly wide margin, is Spain? I always think of it as Italian or Greek.  This next Call is not just about oil, but water too.  Take a look at this opportunity…

Check out this Call for Entries from Woman Made Gallery (Chicago) for Oil & Water, a juried painting exhibit.  This is a fantastic venue (personal experience) in a town known for having a great art scene.  Give it a try…

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Learn more about the Oil and Water exhibit from the Woman Made Gallery!CALL for ENTRIES:
Oil & Water

 

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists

MEDIA:  Open to all painting media: oil, acrylic, water color, gouache, encaustic, with the addition of m/m if desired, on canvas, wood, paper or any other 2D or 3D surface.

DEADLINE:  August 27, 2014

NOTIFICATION:  September 12, 2014

ENTRY FEE:  $30 for up to 3

JUROR:  With an MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Sarah Krepp has been a noted Chicago artist for more than 25 years. She has shown nationally and internationally, and her work is included in many corporate and private collections. Locally she is represented by Roy Boyd Gallery in Chicago. In 2003 Sarah Krepp became founding and on-going director of DIALOGUE CHICAGO, an interdisciplinary critique/seminar that includes artists from painting to installation, performance, and time arts. She is the curator for Gallery 175, Chicago.

Sarah Krepp is Professor Emeritus of Art and former Chair of the Painting Program in the School of Art and Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  She has over 20 years of teaching experience at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Southern Illinois University, the Burren College of Art (Ballyvaughn, Ireland), as well as the University of Illinois.

SALES:  WMG will retain a 40% commission.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Download the Prospectus from Woman Made Gallery!

CALL for ENTRIES: Urban Aspect

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Learn more from the Principle Gallery - Alexandria!EAT
everything

Most people, in my experience, believe that big cities, like D.C., offer the best in restaurant diversity.  And, while this is perhaps true, I find the best quality food experiences are in cities just outside these areas.  Take Alexandria, VA, for example.  Located just outside D.C., you’ll find everything from farm to table fresh offerings to gourmet comfort foods.  All the aspects of urban offerings in a slightly smaller setting.  This next Call offers an urban aspect, AND it hails from Alexandria too. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Principle Gallery (Alexandria, VA) for Urban Aspect.  Gorgeous gallery, historic & walkable location.  Don’t miss this opportunity…

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Learn more about the Urban Aspect exhibit from the Principle Gallery!CALL for ENTRIES:
Urban Aspect

 

“Urban Aspect” will feature works of art that explore the myriad of themes and vistas found in urban life in all corners of the world. The theme is not restricted to any conventional ideas of cityscapes (though these are by no means discouraged), but rather is open so as to encourage creative and original subject matter and perspectives of urban life and locations.

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists

MEDIA:  Painting

DEADLINE:  August 22, 2014

NOTIFICATION:  August 29, 2014

ENTRY FEE:  $35 for up to 4, $45 for up to 7  & $55 for up to 10

JUROR:  With an unmistakable style and talent to spare, Jeremy Mann has become well known in the art world for his moody figurative work and dynamic cityscapes. Infused with a sense of energy, atmosphere, and drama, these cityscapes exemplify Jeremy’s unique skill with compositions and color. Currently, Jeremy lives and works in Oakland, CA and holds a degree in Fine Arts from Ohio University and a Master’s from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more from the Principle Gallery - Alexandria!