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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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: Regardt van der Meulen

Posted on July 10, 2016July 10, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

"Untitled" (20 mm mild steel round bar) by Regardt van der Meulen — *“Untitled”* *(20 mm mild steel round bar)* by *Regardt van der Meulen*

“People habitually live with a misled sense of security, the illusion that our environment or civilisation is dependable and static. Often times the dangers and violence of the current world we live in interrupts and the illusion of safety is exposed.”
—Regardt van der Meulen

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A friend recently messaged me to say, “I don’t know how I’m going to make it through today. How do you do it?” I replied, “I just put on foot in front of the other until I get to the end.” In hindsight, even that simple plan is fraught with assumption. ANY way you get through is better than NOT getting through. Don’t worry about the bonus points for style. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Regardt van der Meulen sculpts with full awareness of the ephemeral nature of how we exist. Fragile, but stubborn.

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Steel yourself with more work from AAAD Artist of the Day,
sculptor Regardt van der Meulen!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Dimosthenis Prodromou

Posted on June 16, 2016June 16, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

Sculpture by Dimosthenis Prodromou — *head sculpture by Dimosthenis Prodromou*

“I use the term ready-made pallet to describe my color.” –Dimosthenis Prodromou

I’m such a fan of found-object assemblage, trash art & recycled materials. I understand the debate over archival materials, and I embrace a movement toward outdoor ephemeral sculpture in parks and outside museums & universities. However, I do often find my self frustrated when an artist chooses to use a recycled materia regardless of of whether it really works. I don’t like the gimmick of it all. But the sculptural work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Dimosthenis Prodromou finds itself at one with newsprint. If feels like a natural progression of the paper’s lifecycle. It appears both solid, but soft & light. A ready-made pallet…

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Learn more about AAAD Artist of the Day, sculptor Dimosthenis Prodromou!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Faburry

Posted on June 13, 2016June 13, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

what a peach APRICOT

I often feel indignant about crap people are willing to eat. Yes, it’s a little judge-y. But, there are so many people worldwide without the access to healthy food, so I find myself impatient when people take it for granted. But, I digress. My husband recently enjoyed making fun of the newly-acquired fact that the only apricots I have ever eaten have been dried or a part of a sauce or jam. My husband insisted we buy a fresh apricot, and, apparently, it is on the menu as a part of my breakfast in the morning. I’m not opposed; it just hasn’t ever been a thing. There is a first for everything, right? This Call is a first for this brand new gallery. Investigate this artist-run space…

Check out this Call for Entries from the brand new Faburry Gallery for their First Exhibition! It is rare to find ANY art opportunity for $5. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Faburry Gallery’s
1st Exhibition

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to painting, digital, sculpture, photography & mixed media

DEADLINE: June 28, 2016

NOTIFICATION: by July 5, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $5 for up to 3

AWARDS: All chosen artists will be promoted via social media and website. All exhibitions & featured artists will be archived on the website. Finalists will be contacted for an interview & a highlight feature.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

ARTIST of the DAY: Gehard Demetz

Posted on June 13, 2016June 13, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

sadness & SILENCE

The loss & violence in Orlando this week is unbearable. I was once watching an interview with today’s artist in which he was trying to speak to his inspiration, his inner voice. He said,”I represent this world, this culture.” I heard this and wondered about the world of which he spoke, this world of children in arresting situations, and hoped his work wasn’t REALLY representative of the world. I don’t want the world to be that painful, that complicated. But it is. I love this work. I will always love this work. Today, I wish it didn’t feels quite so real. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Gehard Demetz has put a face on our world today. (continues below)

"Stones in my Pocket" and detail (wood sculpture) by Gehard Demetz — *“Stones in my Pocket” & detail (wood sculpture) by Gehard Demetz*

“I represent this world, this culture.” — Gehard Demetz

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Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day is Gehard Demetz!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Dreams 2

Posted on May 16, 2016May 16, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

scrambling your EGGS

I dream about hollandaise sauce pretty often. I’m not sure why. Ive looked into what dreams about food symbolize, and while I can find lot of references to the symbolism of eggs, the main component of hollandaise sauce, but nothing sauce-specific. Anyone have suggestions? In the meantime, this Call is an opportunity to investigate your own dreams. Great theme…

Check out this Call for Entries from Art-Competition.net for Dreams 2. $20 Entry & great marketing perks. Field of winners narrowed to 18 artists. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Dreams 2 from ART-competition.net

“I paint what cannot be photographed, that which comes from the imagination or from dreams, or from an unconscious drive.”
-– Man Ray

ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+

MEDIA: Open to all still media: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital, etc.

THEME: Dreams are a window into an alternative reality that we all experience. The memory of a dream can be fleeting or can haunt us for a lifetime. Art can help us connect to our dreams.

DEADLINE: May 23, 2016

NOTIFICATION: June 7, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $20 for 1, $10 each add’l

AWARDS: Eighteen artists/photographers will be selected for a group exhibit, “Dreams 2” at G25N’s online gallery, the exhibit and artists will be extensively marketed.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for APPLICANTS: Just Shift

Posted on May 15, 2016May 15, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

such sweet NECTAR

Pancakes are an uncommon treat at our house. Even the best of store bought syrup shouldn’t be kept as long as the periods between pancake occurrences at our breakfast table. So, my husband now makes our pancake syrup. Someone suggested he substitute agave nectar for the sugar in the recipe. Wow. It isn’t a 1:1 substitution. Agave nectar is much sweeter than honey or refined sugar. I can’t handle it. We’ll stick to the water, sugar, molasses & vanilla standard, thanks. This next Call is just sweet enough to intrigue. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Applicants from Just Shift for an Artist Residency at The Edge. One of 3 residencies can be completed virtually. If you meet the requirements, be sure to apply even if you don’t want to travel to California. Great opportunity…

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CALL for APPLICANTS:
Artist Residency
from Just Shift

ELIGIBILITY: Open to U.S. citizens, age 21+ with at least a BFA degree

MEDIA: Open to drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, computer & book arts

DEADLINE: June 1, 2016 (if your last name begins with A-L) or June 3, 2016 (if your last name begins with M-Z)

NOTIFICATION: Via email by June 29, 2016 to schedule phone interview. Final notification via email by July 13, 2016.

ENTRY FEE: $5 per application

SELECTION: Nina Karavasiles & Julie McConnell,”the facilitators,” are both artists & long time friends from opposite coasts. They met at a self defense class for women in San Diego in 1989. Fast forward twenty-six years of following their individual artistic paths to their decision to establish a creative and supportive space for artists to make work that fosters a mindful and behavioral change oriented towards the preservation and respect of the environment and animals.

AWARD: Just Shift takes place at “The Edge,” in CA, combining a 9-day residency (late September) & grant. 3 selected artists (1 of 3 is distance/cyber) will work independently & take part in writing exercises, environmental/animal education, dialog, good food & a field trips. Modest sleeping accommodations provided & plant-based meals. 2 on-site artists will each receive a grant of $800. Cyber artist grant is $400.

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ARTIST of the DAY: Mark Castator

Posted on March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

cooling OFF

My brain spins. And my mouth usually keeps up. I turned to my husband recently & asked, “Are your ears tired? I can’t seem to shut up.” I struggle to quiet my mind, hence twenty years of insomnia. Some days I require a sole project or a single object upon which to focus to have a more solitary soundtrack in my head. I find the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Mark Castator, requires me to concentrate on the forms within the form which is oddly calming. (continues below)

Learn more about AAAD Artist of the Day sculptor Mark Castator! — *Leda: Moons of Jupiter by sculptor Mark Castator*

“Engage the eye. Quiet the mind. Open the heart.” —Mark Castator

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Calm your mind with the work of
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Mark Castator!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Jani Leinonen

Posted on January 7, 2016January 7, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

results REPORTED

A friend recently boasted on social media of her successful year of NOT shopping at Wal-mart, her 2015 resolution. I am proud of her. I hate resolutions, as I frequently mention, that imply that I should be less (physically) or spend more (as a consumer) or be more (insert anything superficial). But what if we all chose to do one small thing to become the person WE want to be?

Many years ago, I vowed never to spend another dollar at McDonald’s. I believe their food is toxic, and the treatment of employees is abysmal. Why would I support any company whose business model involves killing me slowly? Their recent efforts to change the public perception of McDonald’s are no better than saying “I’m sorry you feel that way” instead of “I am sorry.” I am bombarded with warnings from other bloggers and even a few readers about how I should be careful not to burn bridges with my opinions. Hmmph. Clearly today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Jani Leinonen, creates with an open heart & mind. So shall I.

McJesus (left) and McBuddha (right) by Jani Leinonen! — *McJesus (left) and McBuddha (right) by* *Jani Leinonen*

“Art is a lie that reveals the truth. And the truth is that we are allowed to think about alternatives. Conflicts keep spreading, social and economical differences keep widening, and our ecosystem is on the verge of breakdown. If the taboo is broken, we do not live in the best possible world. So, we know what we do not want. But what do we want?” — Jani Leinonen

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