CALL for ENTRIES: Winter Solstice

Posted on August 1, 2019September 1, 2019 by R.L. Gibson

SPRING greens

Sweet potato pie is a family favorite. As we head into fall and the the pumpkin-spice vs no-pumpin-spice debate rages on endlessly, I’m over hear making sweet potato pies from fall all the way into winter. Sweet potatoes are available year ’round, take much less time to cook from scratch than sugar pumpkins and require far less added sugar. I know you think you don’t like them, but try them. Fall in love with them and you can be eating their beautiful orange goodness, from scratch instead of can, for the entire winter.

This next Call is centered around the mood and ambiance of winter and the work that it inspires. Winter tends to be productive for me, but it often produces darker work, literally and metaphorically. Are you affected by the change in the season? This show’s call deadline is in September, so you’ll either need to pull work from last winter or predict the oncoming season. If you’re looking for a museum show for your resume, investigate Marin MOCA, it is one of my favorites.

Check out this Call for Entries from Marin Museum of Contemporary Art (Novato, CA) for Winter Solstice. $35 entry, 40% commission. Delivery is nearly a month after notification, making shipping easier. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Winter Solstice from
Marin MoCA

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

MEDIA: Open to all media

THEMES: Winter Solstice: “The short days and long nights of winter are imbued with moody ambiance and spiritual significance. It is a time for contemplation, but also for celebration. Show us what concepts emerge in your art practice during the winter months.“ MarinMOCA

DEADLINE: September 26, 2019 (PST)

NOTIFICATION: October 9, 2019 (posted on website)

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3; $50 for 4-5 ($30/$45 for members)

JUROR: As owner of Andrea Schwartz Gallery in San Francisco for 25 years, Andrea Schwartz has supported work that is challenging and at the forefront of contemporary practice. Her gallery represents a select group of both emerging and mid-career artists from the Bay Area and throughout the country. The range of work includes paintings, works on paper, photography and sculpture. She is a graduate of the San Francisco Art Institute and is a board member of the San Francisco Art Dealers Association.

AWARDS: 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $300 & 3rd Place $100.

SALES: Marin MOCA will retain 40% commission (30% for members) on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Portraits 2018

Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

chuh-chuh-chuh-CHIA

I’ve often spoken of my emotional eating & closeted love for junk food. I occasionally comfort myself with the notion of artisinal junk food like lovingly, hand-made beautiful doughnuts. But, truth be known, I have an ugly Totino’s habit. I admitted here in writing once about 5 years ago, but as I push spinach salads and chia seed smoothies like a health food pimp, I like to believe that no one holds me accountable for my addiction to frozen pizza. (You can find the complete ingredient list here, OMG, assuming I can convince you I only eat the cheese variety. *lying*) I have faith in my better instincts, but I admittedly have worse ones too.

A lot of people have gut instincts about shows. Some artists are completely turned off by the concept of online shows. Some artists only want to show where they can hand-deliver work. I try to evaluate opportunities based on how they fulfill MY current needs. I don’t need resume fluff right now, so I am submitting to fewer shows and just trying to get the work DONE. I get asked about online galleries all the time, and whether or not they are scams. The easy answer is “sometimes”. You & I both need to submit work to shows that WORK for us. So what are the pros to online shows? I like them as a great way to test new, experimental work. they help me see how I stack up against other work in a more objective atmosphere than the bubble of my already engaged fan and peer base. Online shows can drive traffic to your website and give you organic social media posts. Online exhibits can force you to create themed work that gets you out of rut or unstuck. Depending upon the venue, they can help you reach a different audience. And, there’s the prize money. Is this opportunity right for you? Only you can know. I have faith in your better instincts.

Check out this Call for Entries from Art-Competition.net for Portraits 2018. $25 entry & no shipping. The theme is open to broader interpretation than you might think, and you know you want the $500 grant. Take a look…

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

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ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+ (int’l)

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

THEME: Portraits “The curators are looking for a portrait showing the inner essence of the subject or a flattering representation, not just a literal likeness.” –art-competition.net

DEADLINE: December 10, 2018

NOTIFICATION: December 20, 2018

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

AWARDS: 20 artists will be selected for an online group exhibit, “PORTRAITS 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: WAO Photography Award

Posted on July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

what GUAC?

I have broken my addiction to photographing my food in public. I’ve eaten more that a few meals that were cooler than necessary for the sake a pretty shot. Embarassing? Yes. But why I have never snapped pics of my food from home is a puzzle. I never think about it until my meal is over. My chicken fajitas & guac were beautiful yesterday, but you’ll have to take my word for it. This next Call won’t take you work for it, you’re gonna have to produce the photographs. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from WorkingArtist.org for the Photography Award. This may very well be the simplest entry process out there + the possibility of a great return. $25 Entry. Don’t miss this one…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Photo Award from
workingartist.org

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists. No written proposals or CV’s are required unless the artist would like to include them. There is no application form.

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: July 17, 2018

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 5

AWARDS: If selected as the winner, the award recipient must exchange one original work or smaller series of original works for inclusion into a collection, in return for the $1000 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 SUBMISSIONS: Art-O-Mat

Posted on April 1, 2011April 1, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

I love Art-O-Mat! Art Starts at only $5!

I originally became an art gallery owner because I couldn’t afford the art I loved, and I wanted to be responsible for making at least some of the art I loved affordable. But I assure you that your friendly blogger didn’t invent the idea of affordable art. Neither did Art-O-Mat, but I love their take.

I am blogging from the road today, so, instead of posting a traditional Art Deadline for you…I thought I would just remind you of some opportunities that are ALWAYS out there for you like Art-O-Mat.

What is an Art-o-mat?
Art-o-mat machines are retired cigarette machines that have been converted to vend art. There are approx. 90 active machines in various locations throughout the country. Find an art-o-mat near you.

Check out this Art-O-Mat work from Kathy Fisher! Now there is no excuse not to be a collector. And of course, you can be an Art-O-Mat artist too! Submit your work today! Here is some great information from Art-O-Mat.

DEADLINE: Rolling year ’round.

ENTRY FEE: None

What do you get from an Art-o-mat?

The experience of pulling the knob alone is quite a thrill, but you also walk away with an original work of art. What an easy way to become an art collector. See Art-O-Mat samples here. Check out the Art-O-Mat work of Kathy Fisher (pictured right).

Want to be an Artomat artist?
There are around 400 contributing artists from 10 different countries currently involved in the Art*o*mat project. They are always searching for fresh work. Check out the submission process. Just remember, all they can do is say no. Do your research, and then follow the guidelines. Be brave and submit your inspired art so that someone else can afford to be a collector…and eat!

CALL for SUBMISSIONS: All Hung Art Blizzard

Posted on December 18, 2010November 6, 2013 by R.L. Gibson

BLIZZARDY

As I sit and compose this post today, I have been watching it snow for hours. All day yesterday and today it has been the Tennessee equivalent of a blizzard. I am warmed by the idea that chili awaits me for dinner along with a snowman cupcake for dessert. This next call involves an entirely different kind of blizzard.

Check out this Call for Submissions to the Art Blizzard, an all-hung show whose proceeds go to support the art galleries at State University of New York (SUNY). If you need a resume builder, here’s an all hung show in New York. In addition to adding to your resume, you get to support the arts and get a little online publicity to boot. Take a look!

CALL for Submissions: Art Blizzard

Art Blizzard is a non-juried show inviting participants nationally and internationally to donate five 5 x 5 inch works on paper in support of the Galleries. The title of the exhibit envisions a blizzard of artwork in lieu of snow. All donated artwork will remain on sale at the online Marketplace. The art will be installed in the Bertha V.B. Lederer Gallery and posted in the Art Blizzard online gallery. Donations of $20 can made on site or online and the donor shall receive a work of their choice.

ELIGIBILITY: The exhibition is open to all working artists. Entries must be original works of art.

SUBMISSIONS: Submit jpeg digital images of 5 works that 5” x 5” to Art Blizzard link on the llbgalleries.geneseo.edu website. Each image must be uploaded in two sizes: 80×80 and 250×250. And image quality 300 ppi. If you do not complete this stage your artwork will not appear in the Art Blizzard online gallery.

Each image file should be labeled as: lastname-firstname1.jpeg (providing numbers 1 -5 for each image submitted). Email digital submissions to: llbgalleries@geneseo.edu

GUIDELINES: All entries must be UNFRAMED. Size specifications: 5” x 5”. Maximum number of submissions is 5. 2-Dimensional work is preferred. 3-Dimensional work is accepted but must be light weight and able to be mounted on a wall with pins.

All artwork will be mounted on a wall with pins. All signatures must appear on the BACK of the artwork. Submission forms must be completed online along with digital images of artwork.

DEADLINE: Artwork must be delivered no later than January 21, 2011 by 5 p.m.

MEDIA: 2-Dimensional media and lightweight wall mountable 3D artwork

PUBLICITY: The LLB Galleries may use images of artwork for publicity purposes. By submitting your work to this exhibition you agree that reproduction of digital files and photographs can be used for archival, educational and publicity purposes.

DONATION in lieu of ENTRY FEE: The artwork submitted to Art Blizzard will be available to the public for a donation of $20. All proceeds will benefit the exhibition program of LLB Galleries.

ABOUT THE GALLERIES: The Bertha V.B. Lederer Gallery in William A. Brodie Hall and the Lockhart Gallery on Main Street present both contemporary and historic rotating exhibitions, including works by local, regional and national artists, and by faculty and student artists.

The Bridge Gallery, a unique space bridging two wings of Brodie Hall, exhibits student work. Geneseo’s tradition of interweaving liberal and professional education began in 1867, when the state legislature passed an act authorizing the location of a “normal” (or teacher training) school.

In 1871, Geneseo welcomed its first students to the Wadsworth Normal and Training School, offering instruction to would-be teachers. Geneseo became an official campus of the State University of New York in 1948. Geneseo enrolls more than 5,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. Geneseo is located in Geneseo, NY, about 30 minutes south of Rochester, NY, 90 minutes east of Syracuse and 60 minutes west from Buffalo. continues below

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