CALL for ENTRIES: Points of Departure

Posted on July 24, 2016July 24, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

FRUITY fantasy

Food transports me. While I travel a lot regionally, I spend far less time west of the Mississippi, much less outside the U.S. borders, than I would like. If I can’t be there or go there today, or this year, food offers an escape to places far and near — both past favorites & those destinations yet untraveled. This next Call wants to discover the places to which you depart. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan, WI) for Points of Departure: An Exhibition without Borders. No entry fee. Easy submission process. Fantastic theme…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Points of Departure
from JMKAC

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

THEME: A place of escape—whether it is a psychological space in one’s own imagination or a physical place to venture off to.

MEDIA: Open to all 2-D or 3-D media

DEADLINE: August 19, 2016

ENTRY FEE: None

JUDGING: Submissions will be evaluated based on their relevance to the exhibition concept, overall quality & adherence to submission rules.

SALES: The Arts Center will retain 25% commission on all sold work.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Anthony Garratt

Posted on July 24, 2016July 24, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

"Container 1" & "Container 2" (oil, acrylic, rust & charcoal on canvas) by painter Anthony Garratt — *“Container 1” & “Container 2” (oil, acrylic, rust & charcoal on canvas) by painter Anthony Garratt*

“The more I paint, the more I realise that we are at the mercy of the landscape and elements . . . In a world where we are obsessed with ownership and control, it is humbling and important that we are reminded to respect the weather, sea, hills and landscape on which we rely.” —Anthony Garratt

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The work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Anthony Garratt, from large scale installations to smaller works on paper and canvas, remind us that we are at the mercy of the physical world in which we live. As a resident of the Great Smoky Mountains, I remain mindful of the seemingly random willfulness of nature — both the beauty and the danger.

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With the sun in your face & the wind at your back, explore the work of
AAAD Artist of the Day painter Anthony Garratt!

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CALL to ARTISTS: Purchase Award

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

fast FOOD

Groceries arrived at my door this week. You see, we chose to become a one-car family years ago. We live fairly remotely –2.5 miles from the closest two-lane road and nearly 10 miles to a minor four-lane highway. So, when the water pump on our car erupted in the driveway, getting groceries became a challenge for the weekend. Luckily, we have access to a grocery delivery that costs less than the taxi to and from the grocery store would cost. Some days, you just need a little help. This next Call wants to offer a little help to artists. Take a look…

Check out this Call to Artists from WorkingArtist.org for the $1000 Purchase Award. $25 entry & send a link. It doesn’t get any easier. Don’t miss this one…

CALL to ARTISTS:
Purchase Award
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: July 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!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Ronan Considine

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

“They change drastically as hard edges become soft lines and muted colors become vibrant.” —Ronan Considine

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Context. Election coverage has reminded me, once again, of how context matters. Today, almost anything can known; however, without context, any statement can be made to mean anything. Are we training people to be mistrusting? Vigilant? Both? The photography of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Ronan Considine, employs long exposures to create ethereal, painterly images. I find the Rectilinear series, purposefully devoid of context, make me want to know the context. I want the how. But would the context rob me of the joy of experience alone? Again, context.

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Explore the astounding range of AAAD Artist of the Day,
photographer Ronan Considine!

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CALL for ENTRIES: OPA Summer Showcase

Posted on July 21, 2016August 8, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

cobbling a PIE

My kitchen is filled with a bounty of tomatoes –from itty bitty yellows to big meaty reds. After performing at a farmers market, the generosity of vendors left me trying to decide between tomato pie & tomato cobbler. Tomatoes truly are a showcase of the goodness of the season & reflect the best of a region’s agricultural offerings. This next Call wants to showcase your best this Summer. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Oil Painters of America for their Summer Showcase. Only $14 per entry. Open to representational oil painting only. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES: OPA Summer Showcase

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists residing in the U.S., Canada or Mexico that are OPA members. Click for membership information.

MEDIA: Representational oil painting

DEADLINE: August 15, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $14 per entry

JUROR: Anne Blair Brown was born in North Kingstown, Rhode Island and currently resides in Nashville, TN. Her work centers on both rural and urban landscapes, people, and interior spaces. While she enjoys the quiet solitude of her studio, she delights in painting on location. Anne Blair Brown is past president of the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast and a Signature Member of both The Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society. She is also an active member of The Cumberland Society of Painters and The Chestnut Group, a nonprofit group of artists dedicated to preserving endangered ecosystems, historic locales, and aesthetically and environmentally significant places.

AWARDS: $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $500 for third place for OPA Associate Members. 10 honorable mention awards will also be awarded.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Phyllis Gorsen

Posted on July 21, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

"Between Heaven and Earth" (acrylic) by Phyllis Gorsen — *“Between Heaven and Earth” (acrylic) by Phyllis Gorsen*

“I focus on how the commonality of
shared patterns connects people” —Phyllis Gorsen
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I quietly seek connections among us. I find solace in subtle cues from the universe that I am not alone. I find the accidental proof, like universal symbols found in pictorial language, give me the strongest feeling that we can find a way to communicate, eventually. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Phyllis Gorsen, seeks those same connections through pattern.

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Find yourself in the patterns of AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Phyllis Gorsen!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Anne Blair Brown

Posted on July 20, 2016July 21, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

"Good Habits" (oil) by Anne Blair Brown — *“Good Habits” (oil) by Anne Blair Brown*

“Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth and when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting.” –David Bowie

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Art is always an exercise in bravery, in chance, in putting your creativity out to be judged. The payoff in freedom from the fear of failure and growth through experimentation are immeasurable. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Anne Blair Brown, has such a great perspective on art sales, testing technique and being brave. Read more here.

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Explore more work by Artist of the Day, painter Anne Blair Brown!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Fall Fresh

Posted on July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

un-Spring SPROUTS

Fresh foods are the reward for surviving the Summer heat, right? But many of my favorite foods are harvested, locally to me anyway, until September or later –watermelon, Brussels sprouts & sweet potatoes. Here’s a link to finding the harvest schedule for your area. This next Call is fresh for October publication. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Fresh Paint Magazine (print & digital) for the October 2016 Edition, from this international independent bi-monthly art magazine based in US and UK . Open to more than painting...

CALL for ENTRIES:
Fall Fresh

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all forms of painting, drawing, art photography, sculpture and mixed media are eligible.

DEADLINE: August 25, 2016

NOTIFICATION: September 15, 2016

ENTRY FEE: £30 for up to 2 (approx. $44 USD), £5 ea. add’l (approx. $7.76 USD).

CURATOR: Director & Founder, Bo-Lee Gallery, London – Jemma Hickman

AWARDS: Winning artists will be published in the next digital and print issue of FreshPaintMagazine (October 2016).

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

We are PROUD to have Fresh Paint Magazine as a sponsor of AAAD!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Hollie Chastain

Posted on July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

(left to right) Neighborhood 1 and 2, collage, by Hollie Chastain — *(left to right) Neighborhood 1 & 2, collage, by Hollie Chastain*

“I have an affection for a great city. I feel safe in the
neighborhood of man, and enjoy the sweet security
of the streets.” –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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The one thing for which we all seem to long is feeling safe in the ‘neighborhood of man.’ Now, here, it feels like such an unlikely longing. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Hollie Chastain, creates glimpses, tiny microcosms of personality, individuality, of comfort. Welcome home.

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Find a place to BE in the collage work of AAAD Artist of the Day, Hollie Chastain!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Greg Holden Regan

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

"Omnivore Robot" (mixed media on canvas) by Greg Holden Regan — *“Omnivore Robot” detail (mixed media on canvas) by Greg Holden Regan*

“I wanted to explore how we can consume enough to survive without consuming too much.” —Greg Holden Regan

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My thoughts are consumed with how small I can live these days. How little space can I use? How little stuff do I need? How liberating would it be? My current stumbling blocks to small space involve food. No surprise. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Greg Holden Regan, addresses consumption using food as the catalyst to start the conversation.

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Nourish yourself with the work of AAAD Artist of the Day,
mixed media painter Greg Holden Regan!

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FRUITY fantasy

CALL for ENTRIES: Points of Departure from JMKAC

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

fast FOOD

CALL to ARTISTS: Purchase Award from workingartist.org

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

“They change drastically as hard edges become soft lines and muted colors become vibrant.” —Ronan Considine

Explore the astounding range of AAAD Artist of the Day, photographer Ronan Considine!

cobbling a PIE

CALL for ENTRIES: OPA Summer Showcase

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

“I focus on how the commonality of shared patterns connects people” —Phyllis Gorsen ___

Find yourself in the patterns of AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Phyllis Gorsen!

“Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth and when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting.” –David Bowie

Explore more work by Artist of the Day, painter Anne Blair Brown!

un-Spring SPROUTS

CALL for ENTRIES: Fall Fresh

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

“I have an affection for a great city. I feel safe in the neighborhood of man, and enjoy the sweet security of the streets.” –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“I wanted to explore how we can consume enough to survive without consuming too much.” —Greg Holden Regan

Nourish yourself with the work of AAAD Artist of the Day, mixed media painter Greg Holden Regan!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Points of Departure
from JMKAC

CALL to ARTISTS:
Purchase Award
from workingartist.org

Explore the astounding range of AAAD Artist of the Day,
photographer Ronan Considine!

“I focus on how the commonality of
shared patterns connects people” —Phyllis Gorsen
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CALL for ENTRIES:
Fall Fresh

“I have an affection for a great city. I feel safe in the
neighborhood of man, and enjoy the sweet security
of the streets.” –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Nourish yourself with the work of AAAD Artist of the Day,
mixed media painter Greg Holden Regan!