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ARTIST of the DAY: Mel Prest

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"Off Screen" (acrylic & phosphorescent acrylic on panel) 2014 by Mel Prest
“Off Screen” (acrylic & phosphorescent acrylic on panel, 2014) by Mel Prest

“My work shifts and changes in response to light and proximity. I layer conflicting personal references, such as fog colors, music, fabric and thought patterns, to create a new shape-space. I want spontaneity and chance to influence the outcome and direction of each piece.” —Mel Prest

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As Winter shifts into Spring, I find my creative inspiration also seems to shift in focus and tone, both physical and metaphorical.  I was intrigued to read about the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day Mel Prest and her awakening to the influence of the difference of the quality of light from San Francisco and Brooklyn.  I’m facing a move of nearly 2300 miles; will my work change too?  Does your work change depending on your geographical location?

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Let your mind wander to warmer climes with the work of
AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Mel Prest!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Dark

Posted on by R.L. Gibson

Learn more from the Arc Gallery!the
DARKER
the better

I usually like to get food as close to the source or source process as possible.  But, I cannot bring myself to love Mexican chocolate.  Most of the world uses a conche for varying lengths of time to incorporate cocoa butter within chocolate.  The longer the processing, the smoother the chocolate.  But Mexican chocolate is still often stone-ground which produces a gritty texture.  I am addicted to dark chocolate, but I want it smoooooth.  This next Call offers the opportunity for you to be dark and either smooth or gritty.  To each their own…

Check out of this Call for Entries from the Arc Studios & Gallery (San Francisco, CA) for Dark. Everyone needs to explore their dark side.  Here’s your chance…

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Learn more from the Arc Gallery!CALL for ENTRIES:
Dark

What is dark, what was hidden,
what needs to be revealed?

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all US artists

MEDIA:  Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, mixed media, assemblage, collage, fiber art & artist books.

DEADLINE:  September 4th, 2014

ENTRY FEE:  $35 for up to 3

JUROR:  Nancy Toomey graduated from NYU & did graduate work at UCLA.  She is the owner of Toomey Tourell Gallery. Though based in San Francisco, Toomey Tourell represents artists from around.  Through its exhibitions, the gallery encourages the development of artists, and fosters the myriad techniques and concepts that identify the contemporary art market.

AWARDS:   Juror’s ribbon & certificate goes to 3 works that most express the “Dark” theme.

SALES:  Arc Gallery receives 40% commission.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more from the Arc Gallery!

CALL for ENTRIES: Mayhem

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Click to Subscribe to www.ArtAndArtDeadlines.com by Email!THE POPCORN
fiasco

I recently reclaimed my kitchen.  Lately, the time I spend outside of my home office, art and music studios is greatly reduced, and now I handle almost ALL of the cooking again.  I’m loving it, but I have become SO territorial.  My husband can make popcorn, and it looks like someone has been killing zombies.  And why, pray tell, if the dishwasher is empty can the dirty dishes not go there instead of on the counter?  Deep breaths; I digress.  This next Call is all about Mayhem; Send them your best…

Check out this Call for Entries from Arc Gallery (San Francisco, CA) for Mayhem. The entry fee is reasonable, and I like this selection of media.  Take a look…

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Learn more from the Arc Gallery!CALL for ENTRIES:
Mayhem

 

Join in their madness, mischief, and monkey business with the aim to create pandemonium, chaos, and discord.  Liberal interpretations of the theme are encouraged.

Let the mayhem begin!

 

ELIGIBILITY:  All artists residing inside the United States

MEDIA:  Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book.  This exhibition cannot accept jewelry, video, film, performance art, installation and works requiring an external electrical source.

Learn more from the Arc Gallery!DEADLINE:
February 24, 2013

NOTIFICATION:
March 29, 2013

AWARDS:  The juror will select works that will be on display at the Arc Gallery on 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA. These works will also be on display in the Arc on-line gallery. Additionally, the juror will select works that will be shown in the Arc on-line gallery only. This allows for more works to be seen beyond the 1,000 square feet physical limitation of the gallery.

SALES:  60% of the sale will go to the artists, 40% of the sale will go to Arc.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more from the Arc Gallery!

CALL for ENTRIES: Consequences

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Click to Subscribe to www.ArtAndArtDeadlines.com by Email!MER-lower,
please

Merlot sings to me.  But the next morning, I will harm anyone attempting to sing to me.  I am allergic to the tannins after years of enjoying the taste of an earthy glass at art openings.  Now, just one glass makes me feel like I’ve been hit by a bus.  I still have a glass occasionally and deal with the consequences.  This next Call wants to see how you deal with the consequences.  Fabulous…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Arc Gallery (San Francisco, CA) for Consequences.   This is a great space, AND I LOVE this theme.  For those of us that live life with little thought of the consequences, this is pure fantasy.  Take a look…

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Read the Consequences Full Call from the Arc Gallery in San Francisco!CALL for ENTRIES:
Consequences

 

Consequences: aftermath, effect, conclusion, outcome, payback, repercussion, result, fallout, reaction, spin-off, inference, distinction, importance, or significant. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote, “Everyone, sooner or later, sits down to a banquet of consequences.” Arc Gallery is looking for contemporary works that will fill its space with a smorgasbord of perspectives on this theme. Dark, humorous, quirky or twisted, interpret the theme as you like.

ELIGIBILITY:  Artists residing in the continental US

MEDIA: Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, and artist book.

Read the Full Call from the Arc Gallery in San Francisco!DEADLINE:
February 24, 2012

NOTIFICATION:
April 1, 2012

ENTRY FEE:  $35 for up to 3 uploaded images per entry. A maximum of 2 entries per person is allowed.

JUROR: Donna Seager was born in New Orleans and received her education in English and Art History at the University of Texas in Austin. She is in her 33nd year in the art business, having started in New Orleans in 1978. She went on to direct Marlborough Gallery on Newbury Street in Boston and moved to the Bay Area in 1989. She worked with Robert Green of Robert Green Fine Arts for ten years.  Throughout her career, she has written articles about artists and exhibitions for various publications and juried many shows in Northern California.

Read the Full Call from the Arc Gallery in San Francisco!In November of 2005, she opened her own gallery in San Rafael, winning Best of Marin in 2008, 2009 and 2010.  She believes strongly in the role of art in refining the sensibilities of the community and that involvement in the arts enhances the quality of life for all.

AWARDS:  A Juror’s Award ribbon and certificate will be awarded to three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the “Consequences” theme. *Editor’s Question:  Am I the only one tickled pink by getting an award ribbon? hehehe.

SALES:  60% will go to the artists, 40% will go to Arc.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Read the Full Call from the Arc Gallery in San Francisco!

OPEN CALL for SOLO Art Exhibit: San Francisco

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Click to Subscribe to www.ArtAndArtDeadlines.com by Email!SINGULARITY

Somethings are best alone…like pomegranite seeds…and art exhibitions.  I love the rare occasion that I get an art gallery all to myself as a viewer.  I love the sort of reverential feel of being surrounded by artwork with the time and lack of distraction to form a personal bond with the work.  I also love the occasional opportunity for a solo exhibit–the opportunity to make a singular statement.

Check out this Open Call for Submissions for a Solo Exhibit at the new gallery space Toomey Tourell Projects in San Franciso.  No group submissions please.  Please note that “Projects” does not have a website or page on the Toomey Tourell site yet.  But, go out on a limb, and remember, rejection will NOT kill you.

CALL for SOLO SUBMISSIONS:  Toomey Tourell Projects

Toomey Tourell Projects is accepting open submissions for its new space in San Francisco. Proposals for solo-artist shows only, no group proposals please.

Visit Toomey Tourell online!GUIDELINES:  Please send a digital or physical portfolio of no more than 10 images. If digital, please send high quality jpegs or tiffs. 

ENTRY FEE:  They require a $30 fee to accompany the submission package.

Include a SASE envelope, and mail your submissions to:

Toomey Tourell Projects
575 Sutter St. Suite 202
San Francisco, CA 94102
stephen@toomey-tourell.com
http://www.toomey-tourell.com

Chronicle - Altered book and Digital video 2008 by Brian DettmerNOTIFICATION:  Submission review takes a one month turnaround period. Please, no phone calls before or after review.  Artists’ portfolios will be returned to them by mail after review, or kept for further consideration with artists’ permission.

Toomey Tourell Projects is not responsible for any lost, missing, or damaged materials.

ABOUT THE GALLERY:  Toomey Tourell Gallery opened Toomey Tourell Projects in Union Square, San Francisco on June 4, 2010. Located at 575 Sutter St, it is housed in a multi-level building dedicated to showcasing the most contemporary artworks. Toomey Tourell Projects presents single-artist exhibitions and features the widest possible range of mediums.

MEDIA:  Acrylic, Ceramic, Crafts, Cut Paper, Digital Media, Glass, Illustration, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Pencil, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film

Questions?  Email Toomey Tourell Projects!

PORTFOLIO REVIEW: A Call for Solo Show Proposals in San Francisco

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Subscribe to ArtAndArtDeadlines.com by Email!I have been preaching about submitting your work for consideration for solo shows… and sometimes you guys make me look really good–like the prize winning pie at the county fair, in fact.

I posted a great call for Art Portfolio Reviews from Alphonse Berber Gallery in Berkley, California last week and clearly some of you must have listened because I just received another Call for Portfolios for Solo Shows from their San Francisco location known as Alphonse Berber Projects.

So, finish that piece of pie and check out this Call for Portfolio Review!

Alphonse Berber Gallery opened Alphonse Berber Projects in Union Square, San Francisco on June 4, 2010.  Located at 575 Sutter St, it is housed in a multi-level building dedicated to showcasing the most contemporary artworks.  Alphonse Berber Projects presents single-artist exhibitions and features the widest possible range of mediums.

Art Portfolio Submission Guidelines:

Images: Please send a digital or physical portfolio of no more than 10 images. If digital, please send high quality jpegs or tiffs.

Fee: Alphonse Berber requires a $30 fee to accompany the submission package. Include a SASE envelope, and mail your submissions to:

Alphonse Berber Gallery!Alphonse Berber Gallery
Attn: Artist Submissions
575 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94102

Submission review takes a one month turnaround period. Please, no phone calls before or after review.

For more information, Visit their Site.

Artists’ portfolios will be returned to them by mail after review, or kept for further consideration with artists’ permission.

Alphonse Berber Gallery is not responsible for any lost, missing, or damaged materials.