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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Photo Abstraction

Posted on May 24, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

The difference between taking photographs and being a photographer is about the same as playing golf versus being a golfer. I’m no photographer, but it is part and parcel of my media, Xerography. So…let’s call this Photography Week on Art & Art Deadlines.

Without photography, nothing would ever be cookin’ in my kitchen. To that end, here’s a great call for the photographer (or wannabe) in us all…Here’s a Call for Submissions: Photo Abstraction from The Vermont Photography Workplace.

“We often think if the camera as a tool for recording minute details of the visual world, in images that sometimes seem so real they could be mistaken for actual experience.

“But photographs can also build on abstract elements inherent in the medium, such as blur, and in the visual world, such as pattern and texture. For “Abstraction in Photography” we seek images that utilize abstract components as their primary mode of expression.

“Fields of color and exquisite shapes found in nature, linear designs discovered in the built environment, blur created in-camera or with vintage processes—the sky’s the limit. Astonish us with your eye and mind for the abstract.

“Juror Stephen Strom will select forty photographs for exhibition on the walls of PhotoPlace Gallery in August and on the gallery website. An additional thirty-five images will be chosen for PhotoPlace’s “On-Line Gallery Annex.”

Click Here for a Upcoming Full Exhibition Schedule for the Gallery.

“All selected work will be included in a full-color exhibition catalogue available for purchase. To help artists defray costs, PhotoPlace Gallery offers to mat and frame work selected for exhibition free of charge, providing artists print their images to our pre-cut mat and frame sizes.

Click Here for Submission Guidelines.

The deadline for Photo Abstraction is August 16, 2010.

“Juror: Stephen Strom, photographer, astronomer, writer, and educator. His most recent photography book is Earth Forms, published by Dewi Lewis Publishing.”

Visit Photo Place for an online Application Form.

For further information visit www.vtphotoworkplace.com or e-mail photos@vtphotoworkplace.com.

PhotoPlace Gallery
3 Park Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
802/989-2359
www.vtphotoworkplace.com
Contact: Kirsten Hoving, photos@vtphotoworkplace.com

GRADUATION: Call for Submissions

Posted on May 23, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

It is graduation time, and I’ve been receiving lots of requests from art grads and upcoming art grads about where to go next. I am not a career counselor, but if you’re looking for shows and have had the privilege of building a large body of work your senior year…then it is time to find a show, or two, or three.

Where to begin? When you are frantically searching for a show on Google, remember to look for “Call for Submissions.” The use of “submissions” usually indicates no fee and a large number of submission allowed. These committees and gallery directors are looking for a well-rounded glimpse into what you offer, not just the winner of a competion as in “Call for Entries.”

Look for areas within a day’s drive of you so that you are confident you can assist with hanging the show–only if asked–and show up for the opening of your big night. Look for rolling deadlines. If you’re interested in a gallery, look to see if they take submissions year ’round, and don’t procrastinate.

Here is a Call for Submissions from Space 237 to get you started:

Space 237 welcomes artist submissions year round and will consider your work for the next year of exhibits. They ask that the artists be 18 yrs + and submit original art any media. Space 237 especially appreciates unusual, cutting edge artwork, but, because they use 2 galleries for their Spring & Fall exhibits, there is usually a nice mix of unique artwork along with high quality traditional & not-so-traditional.

Space 237 is looking at submissions next for their annual fall show October 15, 2010 – January 8, 2011. Opening night will be Fri, Oct. 15, 7-10 pm.

Submission deadline: Submissions must be received by Friday, July 16, 2010.

Submissions may be mailed or dropped off in person. They will not be reviewed at the at the time of drop off, if they are delivered in person.

Click Here for a printable .pdf of the Submission Guidelines.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Art Publication

Posted on May 1, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

I get lots of inquiries from artists about the value of group shows versus solo shows versus publication.

Everyone has an opinion about the value of art shows and publication to an artist’s career. I will say this. I have had lots of positive exposure from my adventures in art publication. I still receive inquiries from galleries regarding my inclusion in a tiny midwest art zine from April of 2009.

It can’t hurt, right? It is all part of the recipe for success. Here’s a great opportunity to cook up something special:

Call for Submissions: Visual Art

The Splinter Generation is dedicated to providing a venue for aspiring and established artists. They accept contributions of work in any fine art medium including painting, drawing, performance art, video, printmaking, photography, textiles and sculpture. Literary comics also welcome.

They have no prescribed style and will consider both representational and abstract work. However, the work should speak to the overall generational theme of the journal, whether directly or indirectly.

The Splinter Generation is a place by and for people born between 1973 and 1993. It’s a venue for writers, artists and musicians from all different backgrounds to tell the story of our generation. I’m hoping they will forgive the one year that I am outside their timeline, ha.

For each issue they will select a single artist to feature. They ask for one time publication rights and permission to archive the images on the site. They will consider previously published art as long as the artist has retained the rights.

Artwork should be professionally documented. Review their complete artwork guidelines below carefully before submitting.

Visual Art Submission Guidelines

Submissions should be in JPEG format and attached to an e-mail which contains the following:

Name
E-mail address
Street Address
Website link if applicable
List of works by title, medium and size of work and publication history (Be sure to tell us if the work is “Not For Sale” – NFS)
Artist statement (150 words maximum)
Short biography of the artist (75 words maximum)
Send 3-5 works in JPEG file format, 600 x 800 pixels or smaller, 300 dpi, as an attachment to an e-mail message. Alternatively, you may provide direct links to 3 – 5 specific images on your website.
For video, provide up to two Vimeo or YouTube links to clips 1 to 3 minutes in length, along with information on the full length and any production credits.
In the subject line, put “Art Submission” and the title of the work.
Please follow the guidelines carefully, or your work will not be reviewed, without notice to you.

Send the artwork (and only artwork) attached to an e-mail addressed to splintergenart@gmail.com. Those artists selected for publication will be notified within 30 days.

If the work is subsequently published in another venue, they do ask that the publication in Splinter Generation be acknowledged.

Note: Splinter Generation does not charge commission for work sold as a result of exposure in the magazine.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Mail Art

Posted on April 29, 2010April 29, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Don’t we all love to get a little something in the mail other than bills and advertising?

How many of you are familiar with “mail art”?

According to Wikipedia, Mail art is art which uses the postal system as a medium.

The term mail art can refer to an individual message, the medium through which it is sent, or an artistic genre. Mail art is also known as postal art and is sometimes referred to as Correspondence/Mail Art (CMA).

Mail artists typically exchange ephemera in the form of illustrated letters, zines, rubberstamped, decorated or illustrated envelopes, artist trading cards, postcards, artistamps, faux postage, mail-interviews, naked mail, friendship books, decos, and three-dimensional objects.

An amorphous international mail art network, involving thousands of participants in over fifty countries, evolved between the 1950s and the 1990s. It was influenced by other movements, including Dada and Fluxus.

One theme in mail art is that of commerce-free exchange; early mail art was, in part, a snub of gallery art, juried shows, and exclusivity in art. A saying in the mail art movement is “senders receive”, meaning that one must not expect mail art to be sent to oneself unless one is also actively participating in the movement.

Here’s your excuse to get involved, send a yummy treat to California, and get a show in the process:

Call for Submissions:

International Mail Art Exhibition:
In Honor and Memory of Judith A. Hoffberg

Judith A. Hoffberg (1934-2009) was an avid and active promoter of mail art and artists’ books.

Judith was editor and publisher of Umbrella, a newsletter devoted to all manner of art publishing and art exhibitions.

In addition to Judith’s work as a librarian, archivist, lecturer and curator, she gave unstintingly of her time and energy to promote artists through her encouragement and connections in the art world.

To participate in the exhibition, mail art submissions must be received by June 4, 2010 by postal mail or email. All art sent through the mail needs to be sent unwrapped.

All mail art included in the exhibition will be donated to the Judith A. Hoffberg Archive at the Library of the University of California, Santa Barbara, with the permission of the artist.

The exhibition will be held in the Armory’s Caldwell Gallery from June 27 – August 22, 2010.

Opening reception is Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 7-9 PM.

For questions, contact exhibition curator Jay Belloli at jbelloli@armoryarts.org or 626-792-5101 ext 117.

Please send submissions to:

Jay Belloli, Director of Gallery Programs
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
jbelloli@armoryarts.org

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Digital Art

Posted on March 25, 2010March 25, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

I get a lot of email, queries and facebook comments as to the legitimacy of the calls I post. And, while I understand that one rotten apple can spoil the barrel. Rest assured, I make every effort to sniff out the bad apples. To my knowledge, I have never post a fraudulent or scam call. Let me know if I ever do.

On that note, I am always hesitant to post calls for online exhibitions because they tend to strike my readers as a way to lose their cash for little benefit in return. However I must say, I am a big fan of art organizations that lay it all out there. Take today’s call for example.

The Austin Museum of Digital Art says, “Since AMODA currently has no permanent exhibition space, there are some types of visual art that are more practical for us to present than others. In particular, we are seeking artwork to display in our Digital Showcase Series. The Digital Showcase is a one night only event featuring live electronic music and visual art in a social setting, such as a bar or nightclub.” I get it, and I appreciate the fact that the call isn’t hidden in some vague archaic language.

Austin is known for its innovative art vision, and I love the idea of bringing art to the public instead of coercing the public to come see art. Here’s the call:

VISUAL ART

The Austin Museum of Digital Art is open to receiving a wide range of visual art submissions, including anything that they would define as digital art. Please see their About Digital Art page for more information.

“However, since AMODA currently has no permanent exhibition space, there are some types of visual art that are more practical for us to present than others. In particular, we are seeking artwork to display in our Digital Showcase Series. The Digital Showcase is a one night only event featuring live electronic music and visual art in a social setting, such as a bar or nightclub.”

The forms of art that work well in these events are video art, computer animation, digital prints, performance pieces, live video, multimedia installations, and interactive pieces. To submit visual art for their Digital Showcases Series, please send an email to visual.art@amoda.org. (See the submission guidelines below for more info on what to include in your email.)

FLYER ILLUSTRATION

Each Digital Showcase features a different flyer illustrator. If you would like your work to be considered, please contact their Creative Team Director at design@amoda.org. (See the submission guidelines below for more info on what to include in your email.)

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Examples of your work:

when you send a submission, please include examples of your art, music, etc.
they strongly prefer a link to a website where we can view or listen to examples of your work
if this is not possible, you may also attach images, audio files, or short video files to your email

Short bio and work description:

it would be helpful to include a short bio and description of your work
this may include your history as an artist, where your work has previously been shown, where you have previously performed, etc.
it may also include details on the concept/subject of your work, and any special display considerations
they prefer a link to a website where they can read this information, but you may also include it in the body of your email, or as an attachment

Submission replies:

they make every effort to read and catalog all submissions, and consider them for future events
however, AMODA is an all-volunteer organization and cannot guarantee a reply to every submission
even if you do not receive a reply, please feel free to send additional submissions in the future, as you create new work (this is an exception to most gallery rules)

For more information, please visit the AMODA Call for Submissions.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Group Show

Posted on March 24, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Here’s another tasty morsel for those of you looking for a show. For the price of a sit down lunch ($10), you can enter up to five pieces.

Founded in 2009, the Adam Lister Gallery provides the community with contemporary art exhibitions, educational programs, and a variety of art related activities and events. The gallery is currently located in the heart of the City of Fairfax, Virginia. With a focus on creating opportunities for emerging artists, they aim to give local, national, and international artists exposure in the Northern Virginia area.

addition to their rotating exhibition program, there is a wide selection of studio art classes and workshops available for all ages. They have created a dynamic and inventive environment in which visitors can see, learn about, and experience the endless possibilities surrounding visual art. Their goal is to become a vital cultural resource that is accessible to the entire community.

The Adam Lister Gallery believes that fostering the creative impulses of people will provide an outlet for imagination and open mindedness. They look to offer the viewing public the chance to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the visual arts. The gallery is located in the front section of The SPACE. The SPACE is a new visual and performing arts center located in Fairfax City, Virginia. Founded by Joanna Ormesher, the SPACE provides a mix of music, theater, performance, and visual arts events, working with both local and international art groups and organizations.

Here’s the call:

CALL FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS

This is an international open call for artwork to be exhibited in the upcoming summer group show in the Adam Lister Gallery. This exhibition will run from June 4 through July 18, 2010.

This open call will be juried by the gallery board of directors and gallery staff. All artists that are selected will be featured in a six week show in the gallery.

The Adam Lister Gallery is located in the center of Fairfax City, and offers a high level of visibility for artists to display their work. They have been recognized as the premier contemporary art gallery in the Northern Virginia area. Working closely with collectors and curators, their goal is to provide an art exhibition space for both established and emerging artists.

For this open call they are looking for art done in any medium. Drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, photography, installation, and anything else you work with is acceptable. There are no restrictions regarding subject matter or size (though it must be able to fit through our door 70″x82″). Artists of any age and background are encouraged to submit their work. They are looking for unique and interesting approaches to the idea of art making.

GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY:

1. Send up to 5 JPEG images of your artwork
2. JPEG images should be no higher than 72 dpi (72 pixels/inch)
3. Images should be no higher than 1024 pixels on the longest side
4. Include list of titles, medium, dates, and sizes for each image
5. This open call is for individuals as well as groups and collectives
6. For installation and site-specific projects you may submit proposal images.
7. Entry fee of $10, for up to 5 images.

SUBMIT YOUR ART (2 easy steps)

Email the following to: adamlistergallery@gmail.com

Step 1, Brief artist statement, resume, and contact information

Step 2, visit http://www.adamlistergallery.com/submissions2.html to pay your $10 entry fee

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Deadline for entry May 1, 2010.

The artwork for this show will be juried by the gallery board of directors and gallery staff. All accepted artists will be notified through email by May 5, 2010 (please do not contact the gallery to check the status of your entry). Artwork choosen for this exhibit must be delivered to the gallery no later than May 29, 2010. All selected artwork may be hand delivered or shipped by mail. All pieces selected will be on display in the gallery and will be featured on their online gallery and be made available for purchase. The gallery receives 30% commission on all sales made at the exhibition. Opening Reception for Summer Group Show will be Friday June 4, 6-9pm.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Without A Map

Posted on March 24, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

The theme of the week seems to be “Eat Out” or at least “Show Out(side)” of your neighborhood. Here is a great show in the North Suburbs of Chicago that is juried from an International pool of artists.

There is a $35 entry fee; however, the Northbrook Public Library (sponsor of the show) does not take a commission on sales. Woo hoo!

I frequently expound the virtues of showing in more academic and/or public venues like universities and libraries. These are opportunities for you to show in a respected space and often find a different audience. Give it a try. Here’s the call:

The Northbrook Public Library is seeking entries for its 8th annual international juried art show, “Without a Map,” to be held October 1 through November 15, 2010. A gala opening reception will be held October 1.

Artists 18 years and older, working in all 2-D and 3-D art media, are invited to submit digital entries. The exhibition is limited to original artwork created within two years of the entry date.

Artists should consider the theme, “Without a Map,” as embodying free-spiritedness, exploration, independence and an inherent desire to attain a goal.

The exhibit is open to the general public and artwork must be viewable for all ages.

Prizes include a $2,000 purchase prize as well as numerous other prizes.

Entry fee is $35 for up to three submissions.

Deadline for submission is May 31, 2010.

For a prospectus and entry form, visit www.northbrook.info/map.php .

For more information call 847-272-7074 or email artshow@northbrook.info.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Kishwaukee College

Posted on January 6, 2010January 13, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Winter tends to be a very quiet time for art gallery, and a lot of artists use it as an excuse to do nothing. I’m not letting you off the hook that easy.

Think of winter as the time you spend stocking your pantry. There are lots of galleries and schools searching for artists for future exhibits.

Don’t overlook college and university art shows…These shows look great on your resume and reflect a stamp of academic value to your work that many commercial galleries truly respect.

in addition to looking great on your resume, many colleges and university shows pay honorariums, reimburse shipping costs and often have no entry fee for the submission of proposals.

Here’s a great little show to get you started…

WHERE: Kishwaukee College is located in Malta, Illinois, and they are searching for work for the 2011-2012 season. They accept admissions year ’round, so you’ve got not excuses. Just imagine, if you stock your pantry with goodies like this show, next January you will already have a show to work on during the slow winter months.

Kishwaukee College Art Gallery accepts exhibition proposals on an ongoing basis. The Gallery Committee reviews proposal submissions twice a year to determine the exhibition schedule, typically Late October and early March.

Exhibitions are displayed monthly throughout the academic year. They are currently reviewing proposals for the 2011-2012 schedule. This opportunity is open to all media, including audiovisual.

ABOUT THE GALLERY:

The Art Gallery consists of approximately 924 sq. ft. of floor space; a 26’w x 6’7”h display wall, a 12’w x 13’h display wall, (5) two sided 2’d x 6’w x 8’h portable walls, locking display cases and a number of freestanding display bases. The gallery will be open approximately 20 hours per week and student workers will be present during open hours.

PROPOSAL GUIDELINES:

Proposal materials should include: a PowerPoint presentation with a letter of proposal, 15–20 images of the work to be displayed, a resume/vitae and SASE for return of materials.

ADVERTISING:

Advertising will be provided by the gallery. A press release will be sent to local papers announcing the dates and times for each exhibit and reception, and a brief description of the artists background, medium, and style.

The gallery provides 200 postcard announcements for the artist, in addition to those sent to the gallery mailing list.

SHIPPING:

Artists residing within a reasonable distance (approximately 60 miles) of the college will be responsible for delivering and retrieving their own work. Work must be picked up within five days after the closing of the exhibition.

Kishwaukee College will provide return shipping only to artists residing more than 60 miles from the College. Proper reusable shipping materials are the responsibility of the artist.

SEND PROPOSAL MATERIALS TO:

Michelle Erickson-Goettl, Gallery Director
Kishwaukee College Art Gallery
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150-9699
Phone: 815-825-2086, ext. 5610

For additional information, please checkout their website: http://www.kishwaukeecollege.edu/campus_life/art_gallery

Now I admit that their site is a little dull by artistic standards, but they have an Art-O-Mat machine so I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt. Plus, I love it when you can really see a space before you submit work, and Kishwaukee College gives you that chance. Take a look:

http://www.kishwaukeecollege.edu/campus_life/art_gallery/art_movie.php

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Soap Factory – November 2009

Posted on October 23, 2009October 24, 2009 by R.L. Gibson

I love to support people and spaces whose mission it is to support the best in the arts. I have a devoted reverence for human potential, and I am happy to have found a kindred spirit in The Soap Factory. It is time for their Open Call for Submissions.

This is not a fee-based, juried show. The Soap Factory supports artists and their work not only by providing exhibition and studio space on an unprecedented scale, but also by providing skilled staff to aid artists in realizing new work, by paid stipends to both artists & curators, and by securing press articles & critiques in a unique gallery space with a national profile. The Soap Factory helps position artists to continue beyond their Soap Factory exhibitions.

I usually post Calls in a brief format with links; however, I don’t want to take the chance that you won’t click the link. So, here is the complete call:

Call for Submissions to The Soap Factory:

The Soap Factory exhibition season runs from January – October, with three main blocks of exhibition programming. Exhibitions are often comprised of a large group show in the main galleries, three individual artist project rooms and two video rooms. For the 2010/2011 season, they are particularly interested in proposals for the winter months, which take into account the fact that The Soap Factory is unheated. Projects that propose to use the entire 12,000 sq feet of gallery space are always encouraged.

Their programming is unique in that they select the majority of the artists for exhibit from their pool of submissions. They commonly receive over 350 artist submissions per season.

Submission Guidelines for 2010 season:

Postmark deadline is November 30, 2009.
They do NOT accept e-mailed submissions.
Submissions are reviewed for the 2010 season, which runs from 1st May- 31st October.
Artists selected for the 2010/2011 season will be notified in late March 2010.
They may keep your submission on file for up to 8 months.
Do not call or email to check on your submission.
The Soap Factory does not return work. Please send only materials that you do not need returned.

What to send:

A cover page indicating the following information:
- Name
- Email
- Phone
- Address
- Medium of submission
Up to ten color images of your work. Images must be Mac compatible (jPeg, tif, pdf) not less than 1500×2100 pixels.
Resume, artist statement and project description/proposal, if applicable.
They prefer that you submit video on DVD. DVD must be in Zone 1 format (readable in USA).
Work samples WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Please send only materials you do not need returned.

The Soap Factory provides installation assistance as well as a stipend to artists and curators selected for their programs. In addition, they provide publicity, exhibition invitations, mailings, opening reception and artist talks. They do not provide insurance coverage for work exhibited at The Soap Factory. All work is shown at the artist’s own risk.

No commission is taken from artwork sold.

Please mail submissions to:

Katherine Rochester, Program Manager
The Soap Factory
P.O. Box 581696
Minneapolis, MN 55458-1696

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: emerge art zine

Posted on October 21, 2009October 21, 2009 by R.L. Gibson

Are you inspired every time someone’s 5-foot cake doesn’t go splat on one of those cake bake-offs? They make it look like anyone can do it. I find that knowing someone else has achieved results helps me distinguish between the opportunities I should seize and the ones that simply are not worth my time. I recommend giving emerge midwest art zine a try. I was honored to be juried into the April 2009 issue.

emerge is a specialty art zine, created by Sarah Earle, that is open to artists nationwide and is distributed quarterly to over 100 Midwest galleries (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin). Each issue features nine artists whose work is hand selected by a rotation of guest jurors.

The next issue should be January 2010. The deadline has not been released as of this post, but you don’t have to wait until the last minute. No really–you don’t. Send your submissions today.

All professional artists, ages 18 or older, working in all media are encouraged to apply. Created by artist and graphic designer Sarah Earle, emerge is a powerful exposure tool for any serious studio artist in the country. The cost to submit up to 10 images for consideration is only $15. you can complete the entire process online in 15 to 20 minutes, or you can send your payment and submission via snail mail. If you are juried in to the zine, here’s what you can expect:

Art Layout

Pictured right is an example of the spread provided to each of the six accepted artists. The left page is dedicated to the artists work, featuring several full-color images of their current pieces chosen from your submissions. The right page has the artist’s contact information, educational background (if applicable), show history, a Q&A section and more.

Distribution

emerge is an art zine that is open to artists nationwide and is distributed quarterly to over 100 Midwest galleries (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin). When I asked emerge Editor/Designer Sarah Earle for the distribution list, she happily emailed them–an invaluable asset for marketing my work in the midwest.

Pictured left is Pieces of Me: Atlas, one of featured works in the April 2009 edition.

Take a chance–$15 and a chance you’ll be rejected is about as gentle as the art world gets.

And remember, successful artists don’t cook or dine alone…

so invite emerge into the kitchen with you.