CALL for ENTRIES: Miami Edition + the Create! Mag Two-Year Anniversary Issue

Posted on August 17, 2018August 22, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

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Every year on my anniversaries (yes, plural), I try to find some way to express my feelings through food. Our habit is to stay home for birthdays, anniversaries & special occasions. And while the themes & approaches change, my expression usually takes the form of effort, vulnerability & rarity. This year is soufflés. This next Call marks a 2-year anniversary for the publication; what will you make? Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Create! Magazine (print publication) for the Miami Edition + Create! Mag 2-Year Anniversary Issue. $30 entry for this gorgeous magazine. Don’t miss this chance…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Miami Edition +
Create! Mag 2-Year
Anniversary Issue
of Create! Magazine

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media, i.e.: painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, mixed media, photography, installation & more.

DEADLINE: September 29, 2018

ENTRY FEE: $30 for up to 3, $35 for 5, $40 for 10. *There is also an optional $15 for online review, if selected by curator.

JUROR: Kaly Scheller-Barrett is a visual artist and secret poet hailing originally from Bavaria. Drawing heavily from her extensive training in craft technique, Kaly’s work attempts to blur the boundaries between fine art and craft practices, asking the viewer to un- and re-frame their preconceptions of material. Kaly recently completed an MFA in Sculpture at California College of the Arts where she taught Craft Theory and is currently the Associate Director of Hashimoto Contemporary.

AWARDS: Artists selected by the guest juror will receive a 2-page spread including a brief bio, website, and 2 images in print and digital formats. Published artists will receive a complimentary digital issue and will be listed on Create! Magazine’s website/social media & will be listed with images, details and information on theirr website/social media for life. All featured artists will automatically be considered for any upcoming curatorial projects & exhibitions organized by the Create! team.

SALES: The Miami Edition will be available online, in London, New York, Amsterdam, Wilmington (DE), Philadelphia & more.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: A Show of Heads 2018

Posted on July 27, 2018July 26, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

brain FOOD

There are lots of foods I eat that give others pause. There are lots of foods that I have tried once but will never consume again. Then there are foods that make no sense to me, at all. When I was in college, my favorite 24 hour diner was legendary. It had been open since the 1930s, and because it was located just steps from the state capitol, the stories that built its reputation were also legendary. The menu was populated with standard fare like over-easy eggs and BLTs, but among the meat options included were souse, head cheese & calf brains. Really? Did any of those things come in such high demand that they warranted permanent menu status? *shudder* I’ll keep my brain associations within my own head, thank-you-very-much. Speaking of heads, take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Limner Gallery (Hudson, NY) for A Show of Heads. $35 Entry & 35% commission on sales. Is this the right show for you?

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CALL for ENTRIES:
A Show of Heads
from Limner Gallery

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media. All forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphics, digital and installation art, video, etc. are eligible.

THEME: This exhibition will include all interpretations and portrayals of the human head, from the traditional to the abstract and conceptual. All visions of the head, including partial & multiple heads, will be reviewed & considered.

DEADLINE: August 31, 2018

NOTIFICATION: September 30, 2018

ENTRY FEE: $35 up to 4, $5 ea. addl

AWARD: Winning artists will be featured in a group exhibition at the Limner Gallery, October 18 – November 10, 2018. The exhibition will also be displayed on the Limner Gallery web site and social media pages.

SALES: 35% commission on all sales will be retained by the gallery.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: FL3TCH3R 2018

Posted on July 24, 2018July 26, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

FEEDING the anxiety

I’m notoriously an emotional eater. I find comfort in food, and I know it is a slippery slope. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve quit trying to fight the desire to eat for comfort and have just tried to make better “comfortable” choices. Politics being what they are in the U.S. would understandably drive anyone to drink, but I have resorted to guava. Guava is my tropical fruit therapy, and then, of course, there’s art. This next Call wants your political art. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Reece Museum at ETSU (Johnson City, TN) for The FL3TCH3R Exhibit. Here’s your chance to speak your mind without media restriction. Don’t miss this chance…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
FL3TCH3R 2018

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The theme of THE FL3TCH3R EXHIBIT is focused on work with strong social and political content. Work entered in the exhibit should reflect current issues that affect contemporary culture and investigate societal and political concerns. Diverse media and approach to the theme are encouraged.

ELIGIBILITY: U.S. artists age 18+

MEDIA: All 2D, 3D, performance & installation & video art are eligible. Due to space & logistical considerations, large-scale & complicated installation is not encouraged.

DEADLINE: August 22, 2018 (late deadline August 31, 2018)

NOTIFICATION: September 16, 2018

ENTRY FEE: $40 for up to 3, $10 ea. add’l (by August 22). OR $45 for up to 3 & $10 ea. add’l (from August 23-31).

JUROR: David Carson is the most Googled graphic designer in history and has been named the art director of the era by Creative Review, London. Carson’s company has offices in New York and Los Angeles. Their work for cultural, corporate, music and other clients has been recognized by the New York Type Directors Club, American Center for Design and ID magazine. Graphic Design USA Magazine (NYC) listed Carson as one of the all-time five “most influential graphic designers of the era”, alongside Milton Glaser, Paul Rand, Saul Bass and Massimo Vignelli. Carson’s work has been published in over 150 magazine and newspaper articles around the world, including Eye, Idea, The New York Times, The Guardian, Metropolis, Domas, Wired and Émigré. A feature in Newsweek magazine said of Carson: “He changed the public face of graphic design.” American graphic designer, art director and surfer David Carson is best known for his innovative magazine design, in particular for Ray Gun magazine & experimental typography that has been widely imitated and which influenced an era of graphic design.

AWARDS: Best of Show $300, 2 Awards of Excellence $100 ea, Sammie L. Nicely Appalachian Artist Award $100, Reece Museum Award $ 100, Healthcare & the Arts Award $100 & other awards

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Abstract 2018

Posted on July 13, 2018July 13, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

something SALAD

For most people, the concept of salad is abstract at best –egg, chef, Caesar, Cobb, chicken. Something loosely defined by intent but not really definable. You can’t order a salad & know what you’ll get because everyone brings their own meaning to “salad”. Lately it always means spinach, mushrooms, strawberries & feta, but my mother jumps directly to the three bean variety. This next Call is waiting for what you will bring to abstract. Don’t miss your chance…

Check out this Call for Entries from Art-Competition.net for Abstract 2018. $20 entry & no shipping. The considered media is wide open too. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Abstract 2018
from Art-competition.net

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ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+

MEDIA: Open to still media, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage, etc.

THEME: Abstract “The artwork must be based on abstraction, where the subject or message is pushed to visual limits of abstraction so that there is little or no representation of the real world (as in nonrepresentational). The submitted artwork can be of any subject that is communicated in the power of abstraction. The composition elements of the work must rely on form, color, action, lines, marks, and texture to create a purely abstract work that engages the viewer and draws them into the intention of the artist’s work.”

DEADLINE: August 6, 2018

NOTIFICATION: August 14, 2018

ENTRY FEE: $20 for 1, $10 ea. add’l

AWARDS: $8,125 in cash & marketing prizes. (e.g. 1st place $500, 2nd Place $400, 3rd Place $300, etc) + helpful marketing. There will be 7 Winners and 10 Honorable Mentions.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Bemis Benefit

Posted on June 29, 2018June 27, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

deep ROOTS

The benefits of a vegetarian diet are undeniable, but only by most reports, only 3-6% of Americans follow a plant-based diet. But why? Volumes have been written expounding on the “why”, but I am just grateful for the ability to make choices –good or bad. This next Call offers you choices and could be of benefit to you and the venue. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts (Omaha, NE) for Benefit Art Auction 2018. Do not be scared off by the words “benefit” and/or “auction”. I am acutely aware of how often artists are asked to work for nothing. In this case, you DO NOT have to donate all the proceeds of your work. Evaluate the opportunity…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Benefit Art Auction 2018
from Bemis Center
for Contemporary Arts

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to U.S. based artists

MEDIA: Open to all physical media. All work must be for sell.

DEADLINE: July 1, 2018

NOTIFICATION: mid July, 2018

ENTRY FEE: None.

AWARDS: Two complimentary tickets to the 2018 Benefit Art Auction, An invitation for two to the Artist + Member Preview Reception, A one-year Bemis Center Membership, FREE SHIPPING for your donated artwork, & FREE FRAMING (if applicable to your submission).

SALES: Artists may choose to donate between 50% to 100% of the proceeds from the sale of their work to Bemis Center. Artist/Bemis Center split is based on the final sale price. Artwork will not be sold below 60% of retail value. *Editor’s Note: This is a great way to part with work that is relevant, but maybe not current, while developing a relationship with Bemis. Think about it.

For full details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Northern National Art Competition

Posted on June 28, 2018June 27, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

WINE again

Food is like clothing, trends come & go, but the classics always look the same. I went to culinary school two decades ago & the classics were lamb chops, Béarnaise butter, tourné cut potatoes & asparagus. I went to dinner two weeks ago, and the same dishes appeared on the menu with a tweak & a twist. Things remain, repeat & refine. This next Call has three decades of history and is still going strong. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Nicolet College Art Gallery (Rhinelander, WI) for the 31st Annual Northern National Art Competition. This deadline is just around the corner. Please don’t miss this opportunity…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
NNAC
from Nicolet College

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all U.S. resident artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to any 2D medium

DEADLINE: June 30, 2018

NOTIFICATION: August 11, 2018

ENTRY FEE: $35 up to 2

JUROR: Mark Steven Greenfield studied under Charles White & John Riddle at Otis Art Institute, received his Bachelor’s in Art Education from California State & a MFA in painting & drawing from California State. He served as director of the Watts Towers Arts Center from 1993 – 2002 and the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery from 2004 – 2010. Greenfield’s work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United States and internationally. His work deals primarily with the African American experience and in recent years has focused on the effects of stereotypes and racial politics on American culture.

AWARDS: More than $8,500 will be awarded, including three $1,000 Awards of Excellence.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Endless Possibilities

Posted on June 9, 2018June 9, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

just PEACH-y

I sent my husband to the farmers market for turnips & beets. He came home with honey & peaches. I suppose it isn’t like going to the grocery where there are a proscribed list of possible foods you will encounter. Instead, the farmers market offers an almost endless range of possibilities within your growth climate, lending itself to surprises, naturally. This next Call is hoping for those same possibilities. Send them a peach…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Las Laguna Gallery (Laguna Beach, CA) for the Endless Possibilities exhibit. 35% commission & $35 entry. Don’t miss this opportunity…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Endless Possbilities
from
Las Laguna Gallery

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists (int’l)

MEDIA: Open to most media including assemblage, charcoal, collage, digital art, drawing, encaustic, fiber art, illustration, mixed media, new media, painting, pastel & photography

THEME: Open

DEADLINE: July 6, 2018

NOTIFICATION: July 11, 2018

ENTRY FEE: $35 for 1, $2 ea. add’l on CaFe or $35 for up to 3 on submittable

SALES: The Las Laguna Gallery will retain 35% commission on all sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Rhythm & Rush

Posted on June 2, 2018June 1, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

DINNER for one entire night

I’m a restaurant camper, and I apologize. I want the pace of dinner to drag on all night and this isn’t always the same pace at which the restaurant can afford to turn over table. Luckily, I am also a big tipper and luckily that sometimes buys lots of forgiveness from the serving staff. This next Call is all about rhythm –fast or slow. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Ground Floor Gallery (Nashville, TN) for the Rhythm & Rush. The Guardian included Ground Floor Gallery in the top 10 galleries to visit in Nashville! $30 entry for this Call. Great venue…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Rhythm & Rush
from Ground Floor Gallery

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media

THEME: “Rhythm and Rush seeks to find work that provokes movement, atmosphere, and speed in both conceptual and formal ways . . . Slow, fast, static, haptic, and rhythmic can be presented in many ways – we are seeking works that touch on these ideas in very specific, sensitive and strong ways.” –groundflrgallery.com

DEADLINE: July 15, 2018

NOTIFICATION: August 1, 2018

ENTRY FEE: $30 for up to 3, $50 for 4-6 & $70 for 7-9 images

JUROR: Catherine Haggarty is an artist, curator & writer based in Brooklyn, NY. Haggarty earned her MFA from Mason Gross, Rutgers University in 2011 and is currently the co-director of Ortega y Gasset Projects in Brooklyn, New York. Haggarty’s paintings & curatorial work has been reviewed & featured in Hyperallergic, Two Coats of Paint, Brooklyn Magazine, The New York Times, Maake Magazine, Art Maze Magazine, The Black and White Project (UK), Sound and Vision Podcast and Young Space. Teaching experience includes but is not limited to Rutgers University, Abrons Art Center, Princeton Day School, Philadelphia Mural Arts and One River School of Art and Design.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Shades of Green

Posted on June 1, 2018May 31, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

Tired of broccoli? Me too. Tired of kale? I think everyone is. What about purslane? It is a succulent herb that has a touch of a bitter overtone. It is technically a weed, but that just means it is easy to grow. If you don’t have it naturally growing in your yard, you can buy the seeds on the cheap. Try it in stir fry or salads. It might add a new twist on the green portion of your meal. This next Call wants to how your work is informed by all things green. And someone will win a $500 grant as well…

Check out this Call for Entries from Art-Competition.net for Shades of Green at Gallery25N (online). $25 entry & no shipping. The media is pretty wide open too. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Shades of Green
from Art-competition.net

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ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+

MEDIA: Open to still media, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage, etc.

THEME: Green “art that focuses on color, that is, a subject enhanced, here, by the use of the color green, in particular. The extent of this application to the composition is not a consideration in the judging of each piece. How the color green engages the viewer to enter the artist’s narrative defines these evaluations—nothing more. We look forward to receiving potential entries which capture a mood, relay a message, or inspire a viewer to interpret the artist’s work through their intuitive and perhaps methodical utilization of various green shades.” — art-competition.net

DEADLINE: June 11, 2018

NOTIFICATION: June 21, 2018

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 3, $5 ea. add’l

AWARDS: 20 artists will be selected for an online group exhibit, “Shades of Green 2018” at Gallery25N; the exhibit and artists will be extensively marketed worldwide to over 26,000 people including art buyers, gallery owners, curators, collectors, etc. One artist will be selected to receive the “Christopher E. Burke Fine Art Grant“ of $500. That artist’s work will become the image of the exhibition and will be used on the invitation, video title screen and on all online marketing.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Cones & Rods

Posted on May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

sugar or cake CONES?

I am addicted to cones of vanilla ice cream dipped in chocolate. More accurately, I love the chocolate dipped diary, not the cone, but I have great respect for the edible nature of this delivery system. Why don’t we have more edible packaging? I don’t know either. (BTW, no, I do NOT want to know about the probably-scary, chemical explanation for why dipping chocolate hardens. Ignorance is bliss.) This next Call is all about cones (and rods), but of the photoreceptor quality. I’ve shown work at this venue, and I can’t wait to see this show…

Check out this Call for Entries from Whitdel Arts (Detroit, MI) for Cones & Rods. $15 Entry & 33% commission, plus this theme is open to all media and wide interpretation. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Cones & Rods
from Whitdel Arts

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“Cones & Rods is an exhibition about the act of seeing and perception. Touching on formal elements such as color theory and Op Art, we will explore the visual effects created within works of art including, but not limited to: pattern, repetition, design, composition, Gestalt psychology and all forms of optical razzle dazzle that will make the cones and rods in our eyes forget which way is up.” –from whitdelarts.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: June 10, 2018

NOTIFICATION: June 15, 2018

ENTRY FEE: $15 for up to 3 (non-members); free to members.

SALES: Whitdel Arts takes a 33% commission fee of the sales price, regardless of gallery affiliation.

Category: Painting

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CALL for ENTRIES: Miami Edition + Create! Mag 2-Year Anniversary Issue of Create! Magazine

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

brain FOOD

CALL for ENTRIES: A Show of Heads from Limner Gallery

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

FEEDING the anxiety

CALL for ENTRIES: FL3TCH3R 2018

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

something SALAD

CALL for ENTRIES: Abstract 2018 from Art-competition.net

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

deep ROOTS

CALL for ENTRIES: Benefit Art Auction 2018 from Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

For full details, Read the Full Call!

WINE again

CALL for ENTRIES: NNAC from Nicolet College

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

just PEACH-y

CALL for ENTRIES: Endless Possbilities from Las Laguna Gallery

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

DINNER for one entire night

CALL for ENTRIES: Rhythm & Rush from Ground Floor Gallery

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Shades of Green from Art-competition.net

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

sugar or cake CONES?

CALL for ENTRIES: Cones & Rods from Whitdel Arts

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Miami Edition +
Create! Mag 2-Year
Anniversary Issue
of Create! Magazine

CALL for ENTRIES:
A Show of Heads
from Limner Gallery

CALL for ENTRIES:
FL3TCH3R 2018

CALL for ENTRIES:
Abstract 2018
from Art-competition.net

CALL for ENTRIES:
Benefit Art Auction 2018
from Bemis Center
for Contemporary Arts

CALL for ENTRIES:
NNAC
from Nicolet College

CALL for ENTRIES:
Endless Possbilities
from
Las Laguna Gallery

CALL for ENTRIES:
Rhythm & Rush
from Ground Floor Gallery

CALL for ENTRIES:
Shades of Green
from Art-competition.net

CALL for ENTRIES:
Cones & Rods
from Whitdel Arts