CALL for ENTRIES: Unsolicited

Posted on January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 by R.L. Gibson

an imperfect PLACE for food

My kitchen table drama is ongoing. It is a 45″ round pedestal-style table with a black, faux-milkpaint finish. Black shows every speck, and that’s worse when your driveway is gravel (or, in my case, not a great housekeeper). Every time I clean the table, the stain of of the finish comes off a little more and the chairs are a misery. It gets used as a makeshift desk, studio worktable & only an occasional serving surface, so I can’t bring myself to get rid of it. My mother’s solution was to quilt a new set of wedge-shaped placements. All better, right? Gotta love her optimism. This next Call won’t make everything better either, but it is a lovely improvement. Plus, it is a ongoing deadline…

Check out this Open Call for Entries from The Woven Tale Press for unsolicited submissions. No entry fee for this opportunity. Writing submissions are welcomed as well. Art publication is worth the effort, and I’ll keep publishing them until we find the right one for you. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Open Call
from Woven Tale Press

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“The Press serves as a creative hub to showcase not only creative works but also interviews with artists and behind-the-scene peeks into the creative process. Our editors champion the Press mission and are always seeking out new cybersphere talents to illuminate.” –thewoventalepress.net

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists. Note: Artists MUST have a website or blog; social media pages are not an acceptable substitute.

MEDIA: Open to all visual & literary arts including video submissions.

DEADLINE: Ongoing

NOTIFICATION: 4 to 8 weeks, rolling

ENTRY FEE: None, 2 to 8 images

For complete details, Read the Open Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Art of Brands (Spring)

Posted on February 22, 2015February 25, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

my italian
HERO

What would we do without the iconic dishes that make up the safety net? You know the ones…everyone likes some version of it. They tend to be my “go to” meals on nights when I have to plan in advance. Since I don’t know what anyone will be in the mood for, I hit the highlights. Tonight is spaghetti night. No matter who is coming, I can cover vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free if need be. This Call is all about iconic art categories. Please investigate this one. If you work in 2-D, there is probably a way to make this work for you…

Check out this Call for Entries from Art of Brands (a new AAAD sponsor) for Iconic Images. There is no entry fee, and this could be a great way to earn money from your art. Take a look…

*Editor’s Note: So many of you have talked to me about selling your work w/o being bogged down running a gallery or about art fairs or gallery representation. I know you often leave the conversation not feeling like nothing is accessible. I like THIS opportunity. If you work in 2-D, don’t dismiss this Call. Some of you might consider simply doing what you already do but direct some content to suit this purpose. It won’t be for everyone, but I think it is a valid option for a lot of you.

CALL for ENTRIES:
Art of Brands
(Spring)

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to 2 Dimensional work including drawing, painting, illustration, printmaking, photography, digital art, mixed media, etc.

THEME: Favorite interests (car, city, kids, gaming, sports, technology, wine, etc.) or specific, iconic brands (Alfa Romeo, Concord, celebrities, etc). Art of Brands is just beginning to fill out their categories, so be sure to let them know if you have work that you think might fit but isn’t currently represented.

DEADLINE: Ongoing entries wanted. *For my favorite artistic procrastinators, don’t worry, I’ll post this Call for Entries at least once per quarter for a while just in case you are too busy to enter today.

NOTIFICATION: Within 72 hours of completing the sign-up process

ENTRY FEE: No entry fee

CURATORS: A committee of members with backgrounds in art

SALES: For reproductions (like paper, canvas, di-bond, acrylic/plexi glass) the commission rate is 20%. Art of Brands also sells originals. Commission for originals is higher & is discussed with artists individually and separately from the reproduction work. Payments for sales are made to artists on a quarterly basis.

For complete details, Check out Art of Brands online!

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, CALL for ENTRIES: Art of Brands (Spring), anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

OPEN CALL: Peoria Art Guild

Posted on June 22, 2014 by R.L. Gibson

RARE
please

I like my eggs over easy and my steak & tuna rare, maybe medium rare–depending on where I am. In restaurants, I’m rarely able to order anything rare; however, at home where I have a clearer picture of the origin and handling, everything is rare. The opportunity offered by this next Call is equally rare. Please pay attention to this one…

Check out this Open Call from the Peoria Art Guild (Peoria, IL) for 2015 Exhibitions. And a rare opportunity to get telephone feedback about your entry. Take a look…

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, OPEN CALL: Peoria Art Guild, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

OPEN CALL:
Peoria Art Guild

For an add’l $40, all artists may request a brief telephone consultation that will be scheduled after the jury process is completed. This is particularly helpful to artists who are not invited to participate, but all artists will benefit from candid feedback about their application. *Editor’s note: This is fairly unheard of. I know $40 is a lot, and yes, it WOULD be lovely if it were include. But, if you’ve never had your own solo exhibit, and you are looking for some guidance, this is a great opportunity.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: Ongoing

NOTIFICATION: Ongoing

ENTRY FEE: $35 for 5 to 15 image

AWARDS: This could result in your receiving a solo art exhibit or being invited to participate in a curated group show

SALES: The gallery retains a 30% commission.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

OPEN CALL: Ace Gallery

Posted on February 4, 2014February 4, 2014 by R.L. Gibson

dip or
DRIZZLE

My new ace-in-the-whole dish is for last minute parties and desserts is anything topped with chocolate glaze. 3/4 cup of dark chocolate chips melted with 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil. From cheesecake to strawberries, it works on everything. Warm, it is like velvet. Cold, it is a beautiful shell. Here’s hoping everything turns up aces for you with this next Call. Remember, nothing great happens unless you TRY. Investigate for yourself…

Check out this ongoing Open Call from the Ace Gallery (Los Angeles & Beverly Hills, CA) for Curatorial Planning. Calls like this are one of the answers to the question I hear most often, “How do I get a solo show?”. Take a look…

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, OPEN CALL: Ace Gallery, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

OPEN CALL:
Ace Gallery

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all artists

MEDIA:
Open to all media

DEADLINE:
Ongoing

ENTRY FEE: $60 for a minimum of 12 images created in the past 16 months.

EVALUATIONs BY: The Ace Gallery curatorial department

NOTIFICATION: If the gallery feels that your work needs further information or if the gallery wishes to discuss possible inclusion in a curation, there should be an email and/or phone contact provided in your information.

ABOUT the GALLERY: Founded in 1961 by the Gallery’s current director Douglas Chrismas, ACE GALLERY has a history of installing museum quality exhibitions.

The Gallery’s exhibition program balances a selection of emerging and mid-career artists with artists who have become fully established over the last fifty years.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Unframed

Posted on October 6, 2013 by R.L. Gibson

another
FIRST

I knowingly ate currants for the first time last week. I am certain that I have eaten them unknowingly in dishes from time to time. I never realized they were just raisins made from a smaller variety of grape. I love firsts. This next Call gives you an opportunity to be among the firsts that someone else gets to love. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Unframed for 2014 solo exhibits. Unframed is an online artist-lead gallery dedicated to the celebration of art and creativity, launching at the end of 2013. This Call is not on their website because it does not launch until November. Did I mention there is no entry fee? So, be sure to bookmark this page…

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, CALL for ENTRIES: Unframed, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

CALL for ENTRIES:
Unframed

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: Ongoing

NOTIFICATION: Ongoing

ENTRY FEE: None

JURORS: Jean Wilkey, Adrian Aguirre and Zoe Spiliotis

AWARDS: Exhibitions run for 8 weeks. Artists are invited to participate in our online public forums to stimulate and involve audiences in the experience. Many exhibits include an artist’s interview, studio visits, and/or Q&A sessions via the exhibition page with the artist during the exhibition.

HOW to ENTER: Email: enter@unframed.us 5 images (no larger than 1 MB each and at 72 dpi), along with contact information, art statement, website link, and CV for review.

For complete details, bookmark this page
then Visit the Site mid-November!

CALL for PROPOSALS: Curators / Artists

Posted on July 22, 2012 by R.L. Gibson

It always comes back to
CHEESE

Somedays you just want the truth in food. A hunk of cheddar cheese, a ripe mango and a crusty baguette. Lunch. No really. This next Call is the truth. A show, in a gallery, publicly funded with no cost to enter. The truth in art shows. To picnic or not to picnic, that is the question for you…

Check out this Call for Proposals for Curators and Artists from the Brentwood Arts Exchange at the Gateway Arts Center (Brentwood, MD). This is a real opportunity for a real show in a public space, and there is no cost to submit a proposal. No deadline either. Really? What more could you want?

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, CALL for PROPOSALS: Curators / Artists, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

CALL for PROPOSALS: Curators / Artists

The Brentwood Arts Exchange accepts proposals for exhibitions from artists and curators on an ongoing basis. Proposals are reviewed periodically during the course of the year. The exhibition schedule is normally determined at least one year in advance.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists, age 18+

MEDIA: All media

DEADLINE: Ongoing

NOTIFICATION: As decisions are made

DECISIONS: Proposals will be reviewed by Brentwood Arts Exchange and other Prince George’s County Parks & Recreation Arts & Cultural Heritage Division staff.

ENTRY FEE: None

SALES: The M-NCPPC will retain a 25% commission on all art works sold during, or as a result of the exhibition. M-NCPPC will be responsible for the safekeeping of all consigned artworks while they are in the custody of the Gateway Arts Center.

ABOUT the GALLERY: Having celebrated it’s grand opening on March 19, 2010, the Gateway Arts Center in Brentwood, Maryland is a dynamic space dedicated to presenting and promoting the visual arts. The center is home to more than a dozen artists’ studios, Gateway CDC’s 39th Street Gallery, and the Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center’s Gallery 110. The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission’s Brentwood Arts Exchange occupies approximately one quarter of the building, featuring a gallery of changing exhibitions by regional artists, a contemporary fine crafts store, and an arts learning workshop. The Center is a place for people of all ages to meet, engage and learn about art, purchase one-of-a-kind craft objects, and explore new talents.

For complete details, Download the Guidelines!

OPEN CALL: Lux Center

Posted on May 8, 2012 by R.L. Gibson

CHEAP,
not crazy

I am a culinary cheapskate, of sorts. I try to limit the cost of a home-cooked meal’s protein to $2 to $4–total, not per pound. It comes from years of having no choice; however, I have these budgetary restriction to partially thank for my culinary creativity. You try having chicken, turkey, eggs or pork 4 days in a row; it will make you creative too. Now I will still buy a lux bottle of vinegar for $15, but I have priorities, ha. This next call is for the LUX Center, but it isn’t necessarily the theme. Take a look…

Check out this Open Call from the LUX Center for the Arts (Lincoln, NE) for Exhibition Opportunities including both Solo and Group shows. There is no fee to enter, so don’t miss this opportunity!

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, OPEN CALL: Lux Center, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

OPEN CALL:
LUX Center for the Arts

Artists interested in exhibition opportunities at the LUX Center for the Arts should submit a Proposal for formal consideration by their exhibitions committee including: Current resume, Artist’s statement, Bio, 10-20 digital images of your work, and accompanying image identification information.

Specific proposal for group or solo exhibitions are also welcome.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: All media considered

DEADLINE: Ongoing

ENTRY FEE: None

ABOUT the LUX Center: The mission of LUX Center for the Arts is to enhance the lives of a diverse public through the visual arts by providing exceptional learning opportunities in contemporary art, craft, and design. These opportunities, honoring the legacy of arts educator Gladys M. Lux, include art classes, residence programs, gallery exhibitions, and community outreach.

Previously known as University Place Art Center, LUX Center for the Arts was organized in 1977 to provide a cultural focal point for the University Place neighborhood. In 1987, the center moved to its current location, the old University Place city hall located at the corner of N. 48^th Street and Baldwin. . Benefactor, artist, and arts educator Gladys M. Lux purchased and donated the building for arts education purposes. In 2000, the center purchased an adjacent building and created classrooms and studios to improve its ability to offer quality programs.

For complete details, Visit the LUX Center online!

OPEN CALL: La Boutique

Posted on January 19, 2012 by R.L. Gibson

JUST SAY
…MOO!

I am not fond of food buffets, generally speaking. I can’t ever get past the image of myself as a cow being herded along a trough. Then there is the germy thing. But, I have been proven wrong on occasion. The buffet, as a concept, I appreciate though. Think of art venues as a buffet of options; they come in every shape and size in both the most conventional and the least likely locations. This next call gives you an opportunity to try something new. Investigate the menu…

Check out this Open Call from La Boutique a retail store and gallery in San Francisco, CA. There is no fee to submit, and if you’ve never tried a retail show, this could be a great way to sample yet another menu. Take a look…

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, OPEN CALL: La Boutique, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

OPEN CALL: La Boutique

La Boutique, a unique gallery, retail store, showroom and art installation space in San Francisco is seeking artist proposals for 2012. They are currently accepting proposal for exhibition in two distinct spaces: the main gallery as well as the storefront window.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Although there is no specific theme, we promote innovative, original, and site-specific installations. Artists and curators are invited to submit proposed work, in 2D and 3D media, including but not limited to drawing, painting, pastel, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and sculpture.

DEADLINE: Ongoing

ENTRY FEE: None

AWARDS: Each of the selected artists will be exhibited for a one to two month-long period. An area will be provided for artist bio and contact information. All of their exhibitions are actively promoted through an opening reception, a dedicated page on their web site, an email blast, a postcard etc.

For complete details, Visit the Website!

OPEN CALL: SPACE WOMb in NY

Posted on November 6, 2011November 6, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

Sometimes…
YOU FEEL LIKE A NUT

Today, I miss peanut butter. When I was pregnant, peanut butter was a wonder food. It had just enough protein, sugar and fat to transform my mood, one tablespoon at a time. In celebration of my in-laws 50th Anniversary, I am headed on vacation to a much warmer clime…just in time for Christmas. You know what is not great about a warm vacation at Christmas? Being in a bathing suit at Christmas… when I should be eating peanut butter cookies and peanut butter pie and everything else that won’t run from me. Oh well, my pregnancy days are long over, so I’m gonna lay off the peanut butter for a couple of months. This next Call involves a completely different kind of womb. Take a look…

Check out this Open Call from SPACE WOMb (Long Island City, New York). This is a contemporary art gallery located around the corner from the MoMA PS1 in NY. There is no fee to enter to submit your work…

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, OPEN CALL: SPACE WOMb, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

OPEN CALL:
Space Womb

SPACE WOMb wants to see YOUR work.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists.

MEDIA: All media

DEADLINE: Ongoing

ENTRY FEE: There is no entry fee, but there may be a fee to exhibit. Editor’s Note: This sort of a fee is kind of like a co-op approach. If you are accepted, a fee MAY BE payable by PayPal and will help cover the cost of printing and the reception.

TO APPLY: To apply, email your portfolio & bio to spacewomb@gmail.com. The gallery staff will review your work.

JUROR: The gallery staff will review your work.

SALES: 40% of all sales will be the gallery commission.

For complete details, contact the gallery by email!

OPEN CALL: Grand Opera House Galleries

Posted on August 3, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

MAKING me SING!

I seem to have Italian and Greek food on the brain these days. I usually write the food reference paragraph of these posts to see what the Call conjures in my mind and stomach. And, for some reason, it is Italian and Greek these days. Maybe it is the Suzukakia (Greek Meatballs) I had at Athens Restaurant in Nashville this past weekend. So, I got to meatballs because I ran across this Open Call for an opera house. Doesn’t opera make you instantly think meatballs? Maybe it is just me…

Check out this Open Call from the Grand Opera House (Wilmington, Delaware) to Exhibit in a Grand Gallery for the 2011/2012 season. The entry fee is only $25, but the opportunity is HUGE! Investigate…

OPEN CALL: Grand Opera House Galleries

The Grand is actively searching for artists to exhibit their work in the 2011/12 season at one of the galleries in the beautiful, historic Opera House. Along with the opportunity to show for the month, artists will also take part in the City of Wilmington’s Art on the Town, also known as the first Friday Art Loop.

ELIGIBILITY: The body of work in the exhibition should not be work that has been previously exhibited at The Grand.

MEDIA: All 2-Dimensional media. See application.

DEADLINE: Ongoing.

ENTRY FEE: There is a Gallery fee of $25.00 for each application submitted.

SALES: Artists are responsible for providing a price list identifying the works by number, title, size, media and price. A minimum of 100 copies should be available for the opening and visitors’ use throughout the show. The amount of work for sale is at the discretion of the artist. The Grand does not take a percentage of any work sold, however, if work is sold for a profit The Grand suggests a small donation be made to the venue.

Tag: Ongoing Deadline

an imperfect PLACE for food

CALL for ENTRIES: Open Call from Woven Tale Press

For complete details, Read the Open Call!

my italian HERO

CALL for ENTRIES: Art of Brands (Spring)

For complete details, Check out Art of Brands online!

RARE please

OPEN CALL: Peoria Art Guild

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

dip or DRIZZLE

OPEN CALL: Ace Gallery

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

another FIRST

CALL for ENTRIES: Unframed

For complete details, bookmark this page then Visit the Site mid-November!

It always comes back to CHEESE

CALL for PROPOSALS: Curators / Artists

For complete details, Download the Guidelines!

CHEAP, not crazy

OPEN CALL: LUX Center for the Arts

For complete details, Visit the LUX Center online!

JUST SAY …MOO!

OPEN CALL: La Boutique

For complete details, Visit the Website!

Sometimes… YOU FEEL LIKE A NUT

OPEN CALL: Space Womb

For complete details, contact the gallery by email!

MAKING me SING!

OPEN CALL: Grand Opera House Galleries

For complete details, Download the Guidelines!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Open Call
from Woven Tale Press

my italian
HERO

CALL for ENTRIES:
Art of Brands
(Spring)

RARE
please

OPEN CALL:
Peoria Art Guild

dip or
DRIZZLE

OPEN CALL:
Ace Gallery

another
FIRST

CALL for ENTRIES:
Unframed

For complete details, bookmark this page
then Visit the Site mid-November!

It always comes back to
CHEESE

CHEAP,
not crazy

OPEN CALL:
LUX Center for the Arts

JUST SAY
…MOO!

Sometimes…
YOU FEEL LIKE A NUT

OPEN CALL:
Space Womb