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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CALL for ENTRIES: Portfolio

Posted on March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

naturally
SAUCY

I like to think I eat fairly clean. But by coincidence, I ran out of all of my standard sauces at one time which necessitated my seeing them ALL in my shopping cart at once. Who new? Soy, fish, oyster, Worcestershire, Thai chili, plum, four vinegars, 3 mustards, and lets not forget sriracha. In my defense, there ARE a few of scratch-made ones like barbecue & chocolate sauce. It seems my portfolio of foods aren’t all as pure as I’d like to believe. This next Call want your purely individual portfolio. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from F-Stop Magazine for Portfolio, (Issue #76). No entry fee, and it is a great opportunity to show a full body of work. Take a moment to look at the last few issues. You’ll be inspired. We can’t wait to see your images published here…

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CALL for SUBMISSIONS:
Portfolio from F-Stop Magazine

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

THEME: For issue #76 F-Stop Magazine is looking for a body of work.

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: March 15, 2016

PUBLICATION: April 1, 2016

ENTRY FEE: None

AWARDS: Selected artists/photographers will have images published in Issue #76

ABOUT F-Stop: F-Stop Magazine is an online magazine featuring contemporary photography from established & emerging photographers from around the world. Each issue has a theme that the unites the images to create a dynamic dialogue. Founded in 2003 and published online, bi-monthly.

For complete details, Read the Guidelines!

ARTIST of the DAY: Jylian Gustlin

Posted on March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

abstract math PORTRAIT

I have a well-known soft spot for portraiture. A significant part of my own work has revolved around facial expression, but abstract art calls to me. I buy abstract work. I find that my interpretation and feelings about this work evolves as my time with it increases. I am always delighted to find a marriage of the abstract and the figurative. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Jylian Gustlin gives me just that marriage. (continues below)

Hera 3 (left) and Zues 1 (right) by Jylian Gustlin — *Hera 3 (left) & Zeus 1 (right) by Jylian Gustlin*

“I knew that if I finished [a degree in computer science & mathematics], I would never make art.” —Jylian Gustlin

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Delight in the math with the work of the
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Jylian Gustlin!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Pure Abstraction 2

Posted on February 26, 2016March 3, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

fuzzy
FRUIT
boundaries

I believe the concept of “edible” is abstract, not just subjective. Technically, anything that doesn’t kill you is edible. Well, really, you can still eat things that WILL kill you. So, I suppose if you are physically able to consume something, it is edible. So, maybe the notion of “eatability” is the abstract one. Why would someone pay a fortune to eat a fertilized duck egg? Because they are yummy? Doubtful. But, the precedent for eating eggs and eating ducks has been set, so I understand why it would occur to someone to try. But coconut? Green or furry, how did someone look at a coconut and say, “let’s eat one”? Abstract. This next Call is also purely abstract. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Art-Competition.net for Pure Abstraction 2. $20 Entry and great marketing awards. Is this one right for you?

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CALL for ART ENTRIES:
Pure Abstraction 2

“What goes on in abstract art is the proclaiming of aesthetic principles… It is in our own time that we have become aware of pure aesthetic considerations. Art never can be imitation.” — Hans Hofmann

ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+

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

THEME: The work should be purely abstract with little to no depiction of the real world. This work must rely on color, form and line to create an abstract work of art with little or no reference to the external world.

DEADLINE: March 7, 2016

NOTIFICATION: March 16, 2016

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

AWARDS: Up to 15 artists will be selected for a group exhibit, “Pure Abstraction 2” at G25N’s online gallery, the exhibit and artists will be extensively marketed.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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

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CALL for ENTRIES: Swarm

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

APPLES
stink

Bugs, both lady & stink, invade my house every winter. I can only assume their numbers increase wildly due to the need to seek warmth. The ladybugs that everyone adores are different that the erratic, mean-spirited beetle variety that haunts the windows & lampshades in my home. And the stinkbugs, oh my. Did you know that National Geographic wrote an article a few years ago suggesting that these odoriferous creatures add an apple flavor to sauces? Thanks, but no. I’ll stick with the orchard original. This next Call is the only place I want to see swarms. How about you?

Check out this Call for Entries from Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons, MD) for Swarm. $25 entry, epic jurors and a great show, every time. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Swarm

“Works that are inspired by insects – creatures that represent 90% of animal life on Earth. The jury seeks works that find their inspiration in the prolific world of insects, from their form and color, to their mating and eating habits, to their many intriguing survival strategies. Whether bugs are the fodder for fantastical creations, or a means for artists to engage with the sciences, the jury seeks to create a lush exploration of insects.” –from annmariegarden.org

ELIGIBILITY: All artists working in U.S.

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: March 23, 2016

NOTIFICATION: April 1, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 4

JUROR: The exhibit will be juried by a 1-2 member panel; typically, one member of the panel is drawn from the Smithsonian Institution.

AWARDS: Annmarie will present cash awards to outstanding work. Jurors will review installed works for award selection. Awards are contingent upon sponsors; typically there are three awards of approx. $250 plus an invitation for a solo/group show.

SALES: Annmarie will retain a 40% commission of the listed sale price.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Recycle

Posted on February 17, 2016February 18, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

hello
AGAIN

Cooking is a constant exercise in recycling & upcycling in my house. A whole chicken will provide a dinner, chicken salad for lunch, broth for future soups, scraps for breakfast hash or lunch tacos plus a treat or three for the pup. My least favorite of all these is the original chicken dinner. The upcycled & recycled varieties are always superior, just like the media for this next exhibit. Never have an empty plate by expanding your menu by incorporating what you already do…

Check out this Call for Entries from BWAC (Brooklyn, NY) for Recycle 2016. Take advantage of a discount for early entry, a distinguished juror & significant cash awards. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Recycle 2016

“Recycle, the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition’s national juried show of art crafted from cast-off, discarded & re-purposed materials, will be a celebration of ingenuity and imagination.” –from bwac.org

ELIGIBILITY: Open to U.S. artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media

ENTRY FEE: $45 up to 3, $5 ea. add’l (early bird) or $65 up to 3, $5 ea add’l after March 8

DEADLINE: March 8, 2016 (early bird) or March 22, 2016 (final)

NOTIFICATION: April 1, 2016

JUROR: Harriet Taub is the Exec. Dir. of Materials for the Arts, one of the largest reuse centers in the U.S & a program of the NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs. She joined MFTA in 1998 & also co-founded and helms its affiliated nonprofit, Friends of Materials for the Arts, which provides teacher training, arts and environmental education, and arts programming like artist residencies. Taub graduated from NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education. She currently sits on the boards of the environmental organization the Reuse Alliance and the arts organization Pentacle.

AWARDS: Best of Show Gold $1000, Most Innovative Use of Materials $500, People’s Choice $250, Curator’s Choice $250 & ten $100 Certificates of Recognition.

SALES: BWAC will retain a 25% commission on all exhibition sales.

Category: Tips

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!

naturally SAUCY

CALL for SUBMISSIONS: Portfolio from F-Stop Magazine

For complete details, Read the Guidelines!

abstract math PORTRAIT

“I knew that if I finished [a degree in computer science & mathematics], I would never make art.” —Jylian Gustlin

Delight in the math with the work of the ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Jylian Gustlin!

fuzzy FRUIT boundaries

CALL for ART ENTRIES: Pure Abstraction 2

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

APPLES stink

CALL for ENTRIES: Swarm

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

hello AGAIN

CALL for ENTRIES: Recycle 2016

For full details, Read the Full Call!

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!

naturally
SAUCY

CALL for SUBMISSIONS:
Portfolio from F-Stop Magazine

Delight in the math with the work of the
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Jylian Gustlin!

fuzzy
FRUIT
boundaries

CALL for ART ENTRIES:
Pure Abstraction 2

APPLES
stink

CALL for ENTRIES:
Swarm

hello
AGAIN

CALL for ENTRIES:
Recycle 2016