CALL for ENTRIES: Artists in Action

Posted on December 4, 2018December 3, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

CRAVING connections

We had three days of Spring-like weather, but Monday was 15° colder than Sunday. Tuesday is predicted to be 21° colder than Monday was. So that means SOUP, predictable, I know. While prepping lunch today I was day dreaming about making my favorite Tom Ka Gai when my eyes scanned a row of go-to cookbooks I keep above my stove. What did I find? The Soupmaker’s Kitchen (not an affiliate link, BTW) by Aliza Green. I don’t know how it ended up in my house, much less on the shelf with my favorites. No one in my house remembers buying it or ever seeing it. Bizarre, no? It contains great advice on stock-making and other best kitchen practices along with some fantastic recipes, and Steve Legato’s photography makes everything look luscious. I cannot wait to make the Hungarian Woodlands Mushroom soup & the Senegalese Peanut and Yam Puree with Ginger. Yum.

While eating lunch, I happened to read this next Call from Annmarie Arts Center. I’ve written about them many times over the years because I am SUCH a fan of this venue. I applied today. This is a “living studio” experience. They split the gallery into 12’x12′ studio spaces for artists for 5 to 14 days, and you work in an open environment with other artists & gallery visitors. They encourage sales, and the commission rate is super low. This is a sort of make your own residency for out of town folks, and more like an production art show for locals. There is some housing available for out-of-towners. I want to use the two weeks to test out some new content and techniques before I head off to Scotland for a month. I hope I make the cut. If you have time & the interest, we may get an opportunity to hang out for a couple of weeks & work together. So exciting. Fingers crossed –for you AND for me.

Check out this Call for Entries from Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons, MD) for Artists in Action. $20 entry & 20% commission. What would you do with two weeks of nearly uninterrupted creative time? The deadline is just a day or two away. Here’s your chance…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Artist in Action
from Annmarie

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“For a few special weeks, from January 11 to February 26, 2019, Annmarie’s spectacular Main Gallery will be transformed into artist studios, where visitors will have the opportunity to observe and interact with artists as they work. This exciting time at the Garden provides a unique retreat and experimental space for artists to develop new works, display and sell their work, to network with other artists, and to share their creative process. ” –from annmariegarden.org

ELIGIBILITY: All artists 18+ living & working in U.S.

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: December 7, 2018

NOTIFICATION: December 14, 2018

ENTRY FEE: $20

AWARDS: 12’x12′ studio space for 5 days to 2 weeks and sales opportunities. Housing is available for out of town artists on a first-come first-served basis –a sort of build your own short residency.

SALES: Annmarie will retain a 20% commission of the listed sale price.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Of a Feather

Posted on February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 by R.L. Gibson

CRAVING connections

Sometimes I find myself in an awkward moment standing with a stranger on a grocery aisle while we both debate the merits of one brand of product against another –anchovy paste, pickled watermelon rind or powdered peanut butter, for example. Do two people both interested in watermelon rind automatically have something in common aside from a taste in food? I often wonder as I stand there silently next to them, whether our lives have other odd points of intersection. Are we birds of a feather? This next Call is all about the birds. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons, MD) for Of a Feather. $25 entry. Do you have bird-inspired work to share? Here’s your chance…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Of a Feather
from Annmarie

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“Join us as we explore the wonderful, wild world of birds! With dazzling displays of colorful plumage and a myriad of lively birdsong, it’s no wonder our feathered friends have fascinated birdwatchers for centuries. The jury seeks artwork that captures the vibrant spirit of aviary life, portraying beauty, diversity and detail of the birds that fill our skies. ” –from annmariegarden.org

ELIGIBILITY: All artists working in U.S.

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: March 26, 2018

NOTIFICATION: April 4, 2018

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 4

JUROR: Typically 1-2 jurors from the Smithsonian Institution

AWARDS: Annmarie will present cash awards to outstanding work from installed works. Awards are contingent upon sponsors; typically there are four awards of approx. $200 each.

SALES: Annmarie will retain a 40% commission of the listed sale price.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Swarm

Posted on February 23, 2016February 23, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

APPLES
stink

Bugs, both lady & stink, invade my house every winter. I can only assume their numbers increase wildly due to the need to seek warmth. The ladybugs that everyone adores are different that the erratic, mean-spirited beetle variety that haunts the windows & lampshades in my home. And the stinkbugs, oh my. Did you know that National Geographic wrote an article a few years ago suggesting that these odoriferous creatures add an apple flavor to sauces? Thanks, but no. I’ll stick with the orchard original. This next Call is the only place I want to see swarms. How about you?

Check out this Call for Entries from Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons, MD) for Swarm. $25 entry, epic jurors and a great show, every time. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Swarm

“Works that are inspired by insects – creatures that represent 90% of animal life on Earth. The jury seeks works that find their inspiration in the prolific world of insects, from their form and color, to their mating and eating habits, to their many intriguing survival strategies. Whether bugs are the fodder for fantastical creations, or a means for artists to engage with the sciences, the jury seeks to create a lush exploration of insects.” –from annmariegarden.org

ELIGIBILITY: All artists working in U.S.

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: March 23, 2016

NOTIFICATION: April 1, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 4

JUROR: The exhibit will be juried by a 1-2 member panel; typically, one member of the panel is drawn from the Smithsonian Institution.

AWARDS: Annmarie will present cash awards to outstanding work. Jurors will review installed works for award selection. Awards are contingent upon sponsors; typically there are three awards of approx. $250 plus an invitation for a solo/group show.

SALES: Annmarie will retain a 40% commission of the listed sale price.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL to ENTRIES: Beach Comber

Posted on February 21, 2014February 21, 2014 by R.L. Gibson

LOBSTA
love

The only good reason to be on the beach is a clambake or a lobster boil, in my opinion. I’ve never been a beach kind of girl. I’ve always preferred the green leafy mountainside over the golden sands of the beach. And I’m not sure why. But I know how many of you are beach combers at heart. So, this next Call is a great opportunity to express your love of the sea in virtually any media or size. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons, MD) for Beach Comber Art. $25 to enter up to 4 images. I simply love this venue…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Beach Comber Art

This exhibit is concerned with the discoveries that artists make at the seaside. How do the sounds, tides, colors, and textures inspire artistic expression? How does the sea affect the content, mood, and execution of works of art? Are you, as an artist, mesmerized by the sea? Do you pick up bits and pieces of things at the beach and take them home? Do you incorporate found objects from the beach into your art? If your work explores these and other complementary issues, the jury invites you to submit your work to this show. The goal is to create a rich and textured exploration of our relationship to the seaside.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists 18+ working in the US

MEDIA:All media types are welcome; small to large scale;indoors & outdoors.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2014

NOTIFICATION: By April 18, 2014

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 4

JUROR: The exhibit will be juried by a one to two member panel. and, typically, one member of the panel is drawn from the Smithsonian Institution.

AWARDS: Award amounts are contingent upon funding; typically there are at least three awards each about $250.

All award-winning artists will receive an invitation for a solo or group show.

SALES: AMG takes a 40% commission

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: Myths & Legends

Posted on October 22, 2013 by R.L. Gibson

BUTTER
butt

I want to smack every pert, ponytail-wearing, 20-something that looks at me with pity when they see 2 lbs. of butter in my shopping cart. I can read their calorie-counting little minds, “Fat makes you fat; no wonder you’ve got a case of the pudgies.” Really? Does anyone really still believe the myth that fat makes you fat? My pudge is due to eating more than I move. End of story. I’ll take my butter over your chemical-laden margarine any day, Ms. Ponytail. Explore your own myths with this next Call. Bring on the butter…

Check out this Call for Entries from Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (Solomons, MD) for Myths & Legends. This show has a fairly low entry fee and a great theme to explore. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Myths & Legends

This exhibit celebrates works of art that bring to life fantastical myths, legends, fables, folktales, fairy tales, and the like. Around the world, from prehistoric times to the present, artists have been part of the story-telling process, giving shape and form to fantastical stories of supernatural beings, great heroes and heroines, cautionary tales, magical creatures, and more. In ancient times, artists commonly rendered images of these stories on walls, pottery, statuary, tapestries, and paintings. In more recent times, books, graphic novels, movies, apps, and games have expanded the way we experience these stories. No matter the time period, the artist becomes the story-teller and shares their spectacular vision through their art.

ELIGIBILITY: The exhibition is open to artists age 18 and older working in the U.S.

MEDIA: All media welcome; small to large-scale installations; new media encouraged; indoor only.

DEADLINE:
December 6, 2013

NOTIFICATION:
Via email on or before
December 17, 2013

ENTRY FEE: Artists must submit a $25 entry fee (or $20 for Annmarie members) for up to four entries. Entry fee must be paid by check, money order, or credit card.

JUROR: TBA

AWARDS: Annmarie will present cash awards to outstanding work. Judging will be done on installed works, not application images. If possible, judging will occur prior to the exhibit opening and awards will be presented at the opening reception.

SALES: Works selected for exhibition cannot be removed before the end of the exhibition. Should a sale resulting from the exhibition occur, Annmarie will retain a 40% commission of the listed sale price.

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!

CALL for ENTRIES: Humor Me

Posted on April 21, 2013 by R.L. Gibson

DRINK MORE
pee less

I am consistently amused by product names. It comes from all the years of marketing. When I saw the first commercial for belVita, I thought, “Really? Those sound awful.” But, of course, I am now addicted to the Golden Oat variety. However, I think I have to draw the line at urine-monikered soft drinks. Funny? Yes. Appetizing? No. This next Call’s humor makes it a yummy opportunity. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (Solomons, MD) for Humor Me. This show has a low entry fee and a great theme. Smile…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Humor Me

If laughter is the best medicine, then this exhibit might just be what the doctor ordered. This call seeks works that make people chuckle, snort, giggle, guffaw, and laugh out loud!

The jury seeks a diverse body of work that explores humor through materials, composition, style, message, presentation, etc.

Ultimately, the goal of Humor Me! is to produce giggles, chuckles, and chortles in every guest and thus decrease stress and boost the immune system of everyone!

ELIGIBILITY: The exhibition is open to artists age 18 and older working in the U.S.

MEDIA: All media welcome; small to large-scale installations; new media encouraged; indoor and outdoor works accepted.

DEADLINE:
July 31, 2013

NOTIFICATION:
Via email on or before
August 15, 2013

ENTRY FEE: Artists must submit a $25 for up to 4 entries (or $20 for Annmarie members).

JUROR: The exhibit will be juried by a 1-2 member panel; typically, one member of the panel is drawn from the Smithsonian Institution. Artists will be selected based on skill, technique, and originality.

AWARDS: Award amounts are contingent upon funding; typically there are at least 3 awards each about $250. All award winning artists will receive an invitation for a solo or group show.

SALES: Works selected for exhibition cannot be removed before the end of the exhibition. Should a sale resulting from the exhibition occur, Annmarie will retain a 40% commission of the listed sale price.

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CRAVING connections

CALL for ENTRIES: Artist in Action from Annmarie

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

CRAVING connections

CALL for ENTRIES: Of a Feather from Annmarie

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

APPLES stink

CALL for ENTRIES: Swarm

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

LOBSTA love

CALL for ENTRIES: Beach Comber Art

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

BUTTER butt

CALL for ENTRIES: Myths & Legends

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!

DRINK MORE pee less

CALL for ENTRIES: Humor Me

The jury seeks a diverse body of work that explores humor through materials, composition, style, message, presentation, etc.

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Artist in Action
from Annmarie

CALL for ENTRIES:
Of a Feather
from Annmarie

APPLES
stink

CALL for ENTRIES:
Swarm

LOBSTA
love

CALL for ENTRIES:
Beach Comber Art

BUTTER
butt

CALL for ENTRIES:
Myths & Legends

DRINK MORE
pee less

CALL for ENTRIES:
Humor Me