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DEADLINES FOR ARTISTS' OPPORTUNITIES
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2008 Portfolio Fine Art Photography Show (Posted: 6/26/08) --
The Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, Colorado invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate in this exhibition. Traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, creative and experimental works that include old and new processes, mixed techniques, and challenging personal, emotional or political statements are welcome. The exhibition is open world wide to all professional and amateur photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combination of both. Juror: Darius Himes. $85 for 12 images ($65 for members). Download Prospectus (PDF format). Deadline: July 25, 2008. Questions? Please contact The Office at cfe@c4fap.org or call 970-224-1010.
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| "NEWS 32nd Annual International Exhibition" (Posted: 5/27/08) --
The North East Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for its 32nd Annual International Exhibition, held October 26 to November 9, 2008 at The Gallery at Kent Art Association in Kent, CT. Approx $8500 in cash and merchandise. Juror: James Toogood AWS, NWS, NEWS. Open to watermedia on paper within last 3 years, no larger then 42" in any direction, framed, wired ready to hang. Shipped paintings must use an acrylic glazing. No pastel, no collage. Deadline: July 27, 2008. Entry fee for non-members: $25 for one, $40 for 2. Prospectus available online at http://www.northeastws.com or artists may send a SASE to: 866 Cadosia Road, Hancock, NY 13783. Questions? Contact Richard Price at info@northeastws.com or call 607-637-3412.
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"18th annual In the Park with Art" call for entries (Posted: 3/15/08)
The Cultural Council, Inc. announces a call to artists for the "18th annual In the Park with Art", held October 25 and 26, 2008 at Coral Reef Park, Palmetto Bay, Miami, FL. 3 time Sunshine Artist winner of 200 best shows. Cash awards. Paintings/ Sculpture/ Stained Glass/ Wood/ Fine Jewelry (crytals, silver, gold)/ Photography. Not permitted: clothing of any kind, crushed glass cheeseboards, belts, buckles. All art must be original. $267.50 + $25 jurying fee. Deadline: July 28, 2008. Visit http://www.culture-council.org for more information, or send a SASE to: 7745 SW 142 Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33158. Questions? Please contact Yolly Buchmann at mimibuch@bellsouth.net or call 305-238-0703.
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Richeson 75: Landscape, Seascape & Architectural Competition (Posted: 3/30/08) --
Jack Richeson School of Art & Gallery announces a call to artists for the "Richeson 75: Landscape, Seascape & Architectural Competition", held September 14 - November 8, 2008 in Kimberly, WI. $3000 cash Best in Show; Total prize value over $7500. Juror: Frank Federico. Open to all artists over age 18. Work must be original in concept/execution and have been created since Jan 1, 2006. No work done in a class, workshop or under supervision is eligible. 2-D Art in the following categories is eligible: Oils, Oil Pastel/Paintstiks; Pastels & Drawing/Dry Media and Water Media/Other (Printmaking, Mixed Media etc.). No photography, electronic/computer generated art or 3-D. Work shown previously at Richeson School of Art and Gallery not accepted. $30/1 image; $40/2 images; $50/3 images. Download prospectus (PDF format): http://www.richeson75.com/ R75%20Landscape%20Prospectus.pdf or send SASE to: Richeson 75, PO Box 160, Kimberly, WI 54136. Deadline: July 30, 2008. Questions? Please contact Terry Stanley, Director at artschool@richesonart.com or call 920-738-0744.
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| "Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Show" call for entries (Posted: 3/11/08) --
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association announces a call to artists for the "Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Show", held October 18 - November 14, 2008 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. $5000 Prize Money and Merchandise. Juror: Alan Flattmann. Open to 2D and 3D original work completed within last 2 years. Up to 3 pieces per artist may be entered. Work must be ready for hanging with all hardware in place. Artwork must fit through standard door. Entries juried from digital image. Deadline: July 31, 2008. $30 non-members, $25 members. For more information, visit http://www.brmaa.net/club.htm or send a SASE to: PO Box 1016, Blue Ridge, Ga 30513. Questions? Contact the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association at brmaa@etcmail.com or call 706-632-2144.
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| "Third Annual Juried Sculpture Exhibit" (Posted: 3/25/08) --
The Craven Arts Council & Gallery announces a call to artists for the "Third Annual Juried Sculpture Exhibit", November 7, 2008 - September 17, 2009 in New Bern, NC. Open to contemporary and figurative sculptures. $20,000 in awards. Juror: Dr. Lawrence J. Wheeler, Director, North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC. $35 for up to three images. For more information, visit http://www.cravenarts.org or send a SASE to: Craven Arts Council & Gallery, P.O. Box 596, New Bern, NC 28563. Deadline: July 31, 2008. Questions? Contact Carol Tokarski at cravenarts@esisnet.com or call 252-638-2577.
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"KHAA Fifth Annual Juried Art Show" call for entries (Posted: 4/15/08) --
The Kate Hoffman Art Association invites artists to enter the "KHAA Fifth Annual Juried Art Show", held August 28 - September 30, 2008 in Fort Davis, Texas. Open to all artists 18 years and older. Awards for Best of Show, People's Choice, 1,2,3, HM each category. Entry deadline: July 31, 2008. $15 for KHAA members; $30 for non-members - 3 pieces. Prospectus available at www.studiocdj.com or artists may send SASE to: PO Box 1255, Fort Davis, Texas 79734. Questions? Please contact Ann Pratt at ann_pratt1255@hotmail.com or call 432-426-2262.
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Apply Now for the American Craft Shows! (Posted: 5/13/08)
The American Craft Council announces a call to artists for the American Craft Shows in Baltimore, Atlanta, St. Paul, San Francisco, Charlotte, and Sarasota. Open to full-time residents of the U.S. or Canada producing original, handmade work in the following media: ceramics, glass, metal, stone, wood, fiber, jewelry, leather, mixed media, furniture, basketry, clothing, lighting, paper, toys & puzzles, musical instruments. Deadline: July 31, 2008. Visit http://craftcouncil.org/apply for details. Please send questions to ebrown@craftcouncil.org or call 212-274-0630.
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| Call For Submissions - "Corrections" Exhibit (Posted: 3/11/08) --
ArtRemains.com invites you to submit your original sculptures, paintings, drawings and photographs to an online exhibit entitled "Corrections". The theme of this exhibit is bringing awareness to corrections that are needed in the world around us. This exhibit is also a peer juried art competition. The winner will receive an invitation to display their winning artwork in the "Corrections" exhibit to be held at the SomArts Cultural Center in San Francisco, CA from March 5-25, 2009. They will also receive $2.00 for every artist entered into the competition. The deadline to submit work to this online art contest is August 1, 2008. The curators of the "Corrections" exhibit in San Francisco will be selecting works from among all the artwork entered into the ArtRemains exhibit so you are encouraged to submit entries right up until the last day. There is a small entry fee of $2.50 payable by paypal and you must be a member of ArtRemains before you can enter your artwork. ArtRemains is an interactive and innovative space supporting the arts by providing emerging and established contemporary world artists with free online gallery space. For more information, visit http://www.artremains.com/Main/Contests/. Questions? Please contact Carlos Cruz at epiphyte@artremains.com.
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4th International "Ashes to Art | scattered" exhibition of new funerary art (Posted: 3/27/08) --
FUNERIA invites artists to enter "Ashes to Art | scattered", September 26-November 30, 2008 in Graton, CA. Open to all artists and design teams worldwide and all 3D media: glass, clay, metal, wood, fiber, stone, mixed media, biodegradable and new/innovative materials and processes. Objects must function to contain all or a portion of cremated remains of people or animals. $1000 Best of Show, $500 People's Choice and others at jurors' discretion, exhibit catalog, tour. Deadline: August 1, 2008. $35 for 1-3 artworks + $5 for each additional artwork. Download Prospectus (PDF format) or send SASE to: Ashes to Art | scattered, PO Box 221, Graton, CA 95444-0221. Questions? Please contact Shelley Macdonald at arthonorslife@funeria.com or call 707 829-1966.
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| "Fourth Annual Alternative Processes Competition" call for entries (Posted: 4/17/08) --
The Soho Photo Gallery in New York, NY announces a call to artists for the Fourth Annual Alternative Processes Competition, held November 6 - 29, 2008. Open to all residents of United States over 18 years of age. Awards: $150, $100, $50 for juror's 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices. Juror: Dan Estabrook. $40 for 5 submissions. Download application at http://www.sohophoto.com or send a SASE to: Alternative Processes, Soho Photo Gallery, 15 White St, NYC, NY 10013. Deadline for entries: August 1, 2008. Questions? Contact Margery Franklin at mbfranklin@earthlink.net or call 212-662-5897.
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International Juried Exhibition "Best of 2008" (Posted: 5/4/08) --
Marziart International Gallery in Hamburg, Germany invites all artists, 18 years or older, to enter the "Best of the year 2008" competition. Open to all visual artists working in photography, painting and sculpture (no installations). The categories are: Landscape - Citylife - Interior - Still Life - Portrait /People - Nature/Animals - Abstract. Jurors: Annette Matthies, Franziska Seifert, Hans-Werner Wolff, Marion Zimmermann. Entry fee: 30 Euro or 45 USD for up to 5 images, 5 Euro or 7 USD for each additional image. For more information, visit http://www.marziart.com/Wettbewerbe2008/Start- Competition.HTM. Deadline: August 1, 2008. Questions? Please contact Marion Zimmermann at competition@marziart.com or call 0494023518894.
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| "From Our Perspective" National Women's Art Exhibition call for entries (Posted: 5/5/08) --
The Oakland Community College Womencenter announces a call to artists for "From Our Perspective", held September 18 - October 10, 2008 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Best of Show $800, President's Award $250, Purchase Award up to $250. Juror: Sally Goethel Campbell. Open to all women artists nationwide. Recent original works. All media excluding video and performance. Submit up to 3 works. $25 entry fee. Deadline: August 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.oaklandcc.edu/womencenter/artshow.htm or send a SASE to: Arlene Frank, Oakland Community College, 27055 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Questions? Please contact Arlene Frank at womenart@oaklandcc.edu or call 248.522.3642.
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Ceramics Biennial 2008: New Hampshire Institute of Art call for entries (Posted: 6/16/08) --
The New Hampshire Institute of Art announces a call to artists for the "Ceramics Biennial 2008", October 8 - November 7, 2008 in Manchester, NH. $2,000 in awards. Juror: Lucy Breslin. Entries must be made predominantly of clay. Maximum of two entries per artist. Preliminary judging done from digital images. A self addressed stamped envelope must be included for notification of acceptance. Entries must be original and must be executed within the last 3 years solely by the person in whose name they are submitted. All wall pieces must be no larger than 60" in any direction and may not exceed 100 pounds. $25 entry fee. Deadline: August 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.nhia.edu/call_to_artists.php or send a SASE to: Ceramics Biennial c/o Alison Williams, Gallery Director, New Hampshire Institute of Art, 148 Concord Street, Manchester, NH 03104. Questions? Please contact Alison Williams at awilliams@nhia.edu or call 603 836-2573.
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| ArtLiaison call for entries (Posted: 4/23/08) --
A. Jain Marunouchi Gallery, located in the historic New York Gallery Building, is offering an exclusive invitation to emerging and established artists to join in the launch of ArtLiaison, a new art website that promises to become the internet's preeminent art portal when it debuts this summer. Artists who join the website in its first year will be eligible to take part in a series of juried exhibitions. These exhibitions will take place at A. Jain Marunouchi Gallery's New York City location in the 2008-2009 gallery season. Open to any media. $150 entry fee. Deadline: August 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://artliaison.com. Questions? Please contact David Jain at artliaison@aol.com.
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"Projekt30's September Exhibition" call for entries (Posted: 7/2/08)
Projekt30 announces a call to artists for "Projekt30's September Exhibition", a publicly juried international exhibition that will be displayed online at Projekt30.com beginning September 1, 2008. Prospectus available at http://www.projekt30.com/prospectus.html. Must be 18 or older. $35 for 10 images. Free for Projekt30 members. Deadline: August 1, 2008. Questions? Contact Justin Blische at admin@projekt30.com.
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4th International Photo Art Competition "EquiFoto-2008" (Posted: 7/5/08) --
MVK and Equicentre EZ Ltd. announce a call to artists for the 4th International Photo Art Competition "EquiFoto-2008", August 15-24, 2008 at the Exhibition and Cultural Centre SOKOLNIKI, Moscow, Russia. Awards: Diplomas for winners in 3 nominations, prizes from sponsors. Jury of 8 members: photographers, artists, representatives of organizers. No fee required. Deadline: August 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.equifoto.ru or send a SASE to: Skakovaya Street, 32/2, office 29, Moscow, 125040, Russia. Questions? Please contact Alexander Zabegin at equifoto@equi.ru or concours@equifoto.ru or call +7 495 740 28 74.
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| "80th Grand National Exhibition" (Posted: 6/19/08) --
The American Artists Professional League announces a call to artists for its "80th Grand National Exhibition", held October 28 through November 7, 2008 at the Salmagundi Club, NYC. Over $15,000 in awards. One submission only by a living artist. Original oil, polymer, watermedia, pastel, graphic and sculpture not previously exhibited with the AAPL. Only works done in traditional realism will be considered. Photo-lithographs and oil pastels are not eligible. Paintings and graphics must not exceed 42" overall in either direction; this includes the frame. All work must be framed - no wrap around. Sculpture must not exceed 24" at base in either direction. Any work exceeding these dimensions will not be accepted. Deadline: August 9, 2008. Members: $35; Non-Members: $40. Prospectus: http://www.americanartistsprofessionalleague.org/exhibitions.htm. Questions? Please contact Konrad Hansalik, President at aaplinc@gmail.com or call 212-645-1345.
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Plein Air Competition: "100 Years of National Parks in Utah" (Posted: 5/5/08) --
This competition is sponsored by the National Park Service and Canyonlands Natural History Association. In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt established Natural Bridges National Monument in southeast Utah. This year celebrates "100 Years of National Parks in Utah", a landmark in Utah conservation history, and a landmark in the conservation legacy of Theodore Roosevelt. The competition is intended to commemorate the centennial year by capturing the beauty and spirit of Red-Rock and Four-Corners Country in an art display that will be shown at venues in Blanding and then at Moab, Utah. The juror, Donna Poulton Ph.D. is one of the foremost authorities on art of the red rocks country, and is co-author of the book "Utah Art, Utah Artists." The competition will take place over a three day period (August 29 - 31) on location at Natural Bridges National Monument and its three sister National Parks in the Moab/Blanding area (Canyonlands, Arches, Hovenweep). For information, call (435) 692-1234, or find prospectus at http://www.nps.gov/nabr/parknews/pleinaircompetition.htm. To be eligible, applications should be received by August 15, 2008.
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"12 12 Gallery National Juried Photography Exhibition 2008" (Posted: 6/23/08) --
The 12 12 Gallery in Richmond, Virginia announces a call to artists for the "12 12 Gallery National Juried Photography Exhibition 2008", held October 3 - November 9, 2008. $1000 in cash prizes. Juror: Carol McCusker, Ph.D. Curator of Photography, Museum of Photographic Arts. Artists age 18+, working in 2D and 3D that incorporates output from any photographic process, from the US and Canada, may submit 3 digital images to be considered for the exhibition. Work that has not been previously exhibited at 12 12 Gallery. $25.00 (US) for 3 images. $5 each additional. Up to a total of 5 works. Deadline: August 15, 2008. Visit http://www.1212galleryrichmond.com/entry.html for info or send a SASE to: 12 12 Gallery, 12 E. 12th Street, Richmond, VA 23224. Questions? Contact Martin McFadden, Director and Curator at 1212galleryrichmond@gmail.com or call 804-233-9957.
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"Stroke" call for entries (Posted: 6/20/08) --
Square Inch Gallery in NY, NY announces a call to artists for "Stroke", September 11 - October 2, 2008. If you were to take a random cross-section of a painting, it should be as unmistakable as your fingerprint, perhaps the uniqueness is as nuanced and subtle as a finger print, but it is unmistakably yours. For this exhibition we are looking for the evidence of your individual stroke. Open to artists working in any media that is directly manipulated with the hand; generally traditional fine art media (sculpture, drawing or painting). A case can also be made for darkroom photography, or digital work that is manipulated with the mouse, but whatever the media is, traditional or new- the work must show the individual creative nature of the artist's hand. $20 for 1 - 3, $5 each additional. Juror: Liz Afif. Download Prospectus (Word Document format) or send a SASE to: Square Inch Gallery, Liz Afif, Gallery Director, 215 W. 101st St. #3J, NY, NY 10025. Deadline: August 16, 2008. Questions? Contact Liz Afif at liz@squareinchgallery.com or call (646) 706-7592.
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| Creative Quarterly Call for Entries 13 (Posted: 6/30/08) --
Creative Quarterly announces a call for all professional and students in Fine Arts and Photography. $1000 cash-value prizes plus publication in the next issue of Creative Quarterly. All work produced within the past 12 months in any medium is eligible. Enter online or send a disc with your images. $10 per image. Full details: http://www.cqjournal.com/CFE13.html. Deadline: August 16, 2008. Questions? Please contact Jessica Quiones at jquiones@cqjournal.com or call 718-435-4047.
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5th Annual Art/Literary Competition for Sculpture, Painting, & Poetry (Posted: 5/1/08) --
Sculptural Pursuit, an international art magazine, announces a call to artists for the "5th Annual Art/Literary Competition". Winners will be featured in the Spring 2009 issue of Sculptural Pursuit magazine! Many chances to win! Open to Sculptors, Painters and Poets age 18 and older. Student work NOT eligible. Submit images of original works created since January, 2006. Sculptors featured in Sculptural Pursuit articles before January 2006 are eligible. $35 - magazine subscriber, $50 non-subscriber. Deadline: August 18, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.sculpturalpursuit.com/goto/Competition or send a SASE to: Hammer & Pen Productions, Art/Literary Competition, PO Box 749, Littleton, CO 80160. Questions? Please contact Nancy DeCamillis at publishersp@sculpturalpursuit.com or call 303.738.9892.
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"Our Environment, The Good, Bad, and Ugly" (Posted: 5/6/08) --
The Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, Colorado announces a call to artists for "Our Environment, The Good, Bad, and Ugly", November 7-26, 2008. Open to all domestic and international, professional and amateur, photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combinations of both. Photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought are invited to participate. Traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, creative and experimental and mixed techniques are welcome. $900 in awards. Juror: Robert Glenn Ketchum. Visit http://www.c4fap.org/cfe/2008environment/environment.asp for prospectus. Deadline: August 18, 2008. Entry Fee: $35 ($20 for Members) for up to three images. Questions? Please contact Bill Guy at cfe@c4fap.org or call 970-224-1010.
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Richeson 75: Still Life & Floral International Competition (Posted: 3/30/08) --
Jack Richeson School of Art & Gallery announces a call to artists for the "Richeson 75: Still Life & Floral International Competition", held November 14 - January 6 in Kimberly, WI. $3000 cash Best in Show; Total prizes valued at $7500. Juror: Donald Demers, OPA. Open to all artists over age 18. Work must be original in concept/execution and have been created since Jan 1, 2006. No work done in a class, workshop or under supervision is eligible. 2-D Art in the following categories is eligible: Oils, Oil Pastel/Paintstiks; Pastels & Drawing/Dry Media and Water Media/Other (Printmaking, Mixed Media etc.). No photography, electronic/computer generated art or 3-D. Work shown previously at Richeson School of Art and Gallery not accepted. $30/1 image; $40/2 images; $50/3 images. Download prospectus (PDF format): http://www.richeson75.com/R75%20STILL%20LIFE% 2008_Prospectus.pdf or send SASE to: Richeson 75, PO Box 160, Kimberly, WI 54136. Deadline: August 29, 2008. Questions? Contact Terry Stanley, Director at artschool@richesonart.com or call 920-738-0744.
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| "Visual Politics, Art and The American Experience" call for entries (Posted: 6/4/08) --
The Santa Cruz Art League announces a call to artists for "Visual Politics, Art and The American Experience". The show will be held October 25 - November 23 in Santa Cruz, CA and will be juried by Peter Selz, Professor Emeritus of Art History at UC Berkeley, Founding Director of Berkeley Art Museum, and Author of "Art of Engagement". He will grant 3 equal awards. Also, Honorable Mentions will be given. Open to U.S. residents. All 2-D and 3-D media; oil, acrylic, watercolor or comparable media; mixed media, photography, graphics and sculpture. $20 per slide (4 maximum 4 slides per artist). Non-members $20/slide, members $15/slide. Maximum of 3 slides. Deadline: August 29, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.scal.org or send a SASE to: Santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Questions? Contact Cindy Liebenthal at cindy@scal.org or call 831-426-5787.
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| "Artists of Northwest Arkansas Fourteenth Annual Fall Regional Art Exhibition" (Posted: 7/17/08) --
Art Center of the Ozarks announces a call to artists for the "Artists of Northwest Arkansas 14th Annual Fall Regional Art Exhibition", held November 10 - December 19, 2008 in Springdale, Arkansas. Over $3,000 in prizes. Juror: Bruce Peil. Must be original not done under supervision or previously shown in this exhibit, only 2 & 3 dimensional works, 3 works may be entered but limited to only 2 works per artist that may be selected, diptychs & triptychs must be in one frame. Giclee' prints are not eligible. Framed works must be under plexiglas only. Pastels under glass will be accepted with a signed waiver. Artist must be 17 years of age to enter. 35 MM slides or digital JPEG files on CD. $30 for ANA member/ $35 non member. Make check payable to ANA. Deadline: August 29, 2008. Download prospectus: www.artistsnwarkansas.org or send a SASE to: Pam Ernst, Slide Chair, HCC 33 Box 50-A, Pettigrew, AR 72752. Questions? Contact Carolyn Bayley, Show Chairman at csbay@cox.net or 479-789-5820.
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| "River Art Group Festival" call for entries (Posted: 4/9/08) --
The River Art Group announces a call to artists for the 61st Annual Fine Arts & Fine Craft Festival held October 4 & 5, 2008 at The Village of La Villita in Downtown San Antonio, TX. Open to all fine artists- all mediums. Must be original work of the artist requesting the booth. (Reproductions of the artists' work are acceptable as long as patrons are informed that the work is reproduced) No nudes. No T-Shirts. All items must be done by artist and artist must be present. Crafts must be of fine craft nature. No Resale/Commercial work. Send 3 photos of work and one of booth. 10' deep x 12' wide area both space is $150, jury fee $20 per medium, late fee after Aug 15, 2008 is $20.00. Download Application (PDF format): www.riverartgroup.com/festival/RAGArtFest2008.pdf or send SASE to: River Art Group Festival, C/o Lynda Lahr, 418 Villita St #1400, San Antonio, TX 78205. Deadline: August 31, 2008. Questions? Please contact Lynda Lahr at lindaapkarian@sbcglobal.net or call 210-654-3750.
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"A Show of Heads" call for entries (Posted: 5/24/08) --
SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for "A Show of Heads". The exhibition will be held November 1 - 26, 2008 at the Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. $2600 in publication awards. The Limner Gallery Director will serve as juror. Open for entry to all artists 18 years of age or older. $30 for four entries, $5 each additional. Deadline: August 31, 2008. The prospectus is available online at http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/head.htm or artists can send a SASE to: SlowArt Productions, 123 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Questions? Contact Tim Slowinski at slowart@aol.com or call 518-828-2343.
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| "Ambience Art Contest 2008" call for entries (Posted: 5/25/08) --
Ambience Productions announces a call to artists. The Ambience Art Contest 2008 is open to all mediums of art; whether it be painting (oils, acrylics, watercolours), graphic art, sculpting, drawing, sketching and the like. All categories are welcome, as too are entrants from all countries. The contest will be judged by the resident artists of Ambience Productions. We have two experienced artists on board and no preference will be given to a particular category of art. Our judges produce a diverse variety of art themselves and are keen to view all types. Winners will receive great prize money, as well as a downloadable certificate to commemorate your win! The winning entries and artist's profiles will be published on our site. Entry fee: $25 (Single); $40 (Triple). Prospectus: http://www.ambienceproductions.com.au/Art%20Contest.htm. Deadline: August 31, 2008. Questions? Contact Darren Burton at artcontest@ambienceproductions.com.au.
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emerge - call for art (Posted: 6/16/08) --
Looking for exposure? emerge is an art zine designed to connect emerging Midwest artists with galleries in the region. Distributed quarterly to over 100 Midwest galleries, emerge features six artists per issue, each hand selected by a rotation of guest jurors. Chosen artists receive an entire color spread, complete with several images of recent work, their show history and a Q&A section where they discuss the ideas behind their art. Visit us online at http://www.sarahearle.com/links.php?43353 to see why emerge is a powerful exposure tool for any serious studio artist in the Midwest. Deadline: September 1, 2008. $12 for 3-10 images. Questions? Contact Sarah Earle at emergeartzine@yahoo.com
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| "First Book Prize in Photography" call for entries (Posted: 9/12/07) --
Duke Center for Documentary Studies and The Honickman Foundation announce a call to photographers for the "First Book Prize in Photography". The only prize of its kind, the CDS / Honickman First Book Prize competition is open to American photographers of any age who have never published a book-length work and who use their cameras for creative exploration, whether it be of places, people, or communities; of the natural or social world; of beauty at large or the lack of it; of objective or subjective realities. The prize will honor work that is visually compelling, that bears witness, and that has integrity of purpose. Awards: $3,000, inclusion in an exhibition, and the publication of a book of photography. Deadline: September 5, 2008. Entry Fee: $35. To learn more, visit http://cds.aas.duke.edu/bp/index.html or send SASE to: CDS/THF First Book Prize in Photography, Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 West Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27705. Questions? Contact Alexa Dilworth at alexad@duke.edu or call 919-660-3663.
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| "Allied Artists of America 95th Annual National Exhibition" call for entries (Posted: 4/7/08) --
Allied Artists of America is now accepting entries for its 95th Annual National Exhibition, November 13 - December 2, 2008 at The National Arts Club in New York City. Open to all artists; Oil, Watermedia, Pastel, Graphics, Sculpture. $22,000 in awards and medals. Entry deadline is September 15, 2008. For prospectus, visit http://alliedartistsofamerica.org/prospectus.htm or send a SASE to: 19 Springtown Road, White House Station, NJ 08889.
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| "Open International Online Exhibition for Acrylic Painters" call for entries (Posted: 5/5/08) --
The International Society of Acrylic Painters invites artists at least 18 years old to submit images for the "Open International Online Exhibition for Acrylic Painters". Acrylic paintings on any surface, but must be 80% Acrylic. The show begins November 14, 2008. $3000 + merchandise, increasing with number of participants. Juror: John Cogan. Two entries, ISAP member = $25.00; non-member = $35.00. Deadline: September 15, 2008. Visit http://www.isaponline.com for details. Questions? Please contact Sandra Woods at artgall@artgally.com or call 330-772-1120.
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"2008 Juried Art Competition & Exhibition" call for entries (Posted: 6/5/08) --
Main Street Art Gallery announces a call to artists for the "2008 Juried Art Competition & Exhibition". The event, sponsored by daniael.com, will be held November 18 - December 22, 2008 in Littleton, Colorado. Cash prizes will be awarded. Jurors: Leona Lazar and Jennifer Garner. Open to all artists 18 or older. $40.00 first entry, $20.00 each additional, Limit 3. Deadline: September 15, 2008. For more information, visit https://www.mainstreetartgallery.net/ Competition_Guidelines.html or send a SASE to: PO Box 90, W Main St, Littleton, CO 80120. Questions? Please contact Danial Griggs at gallery@mainstreetartgallery.net or call 303-738-5777.
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| "The Artist Project" call for entries (Posted: 7/1/08) --
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. announces an international call to artists for "The Artist Project", December 4-7, 2008 at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois. The Artist Project is a 4-day exhibition and sale of contemporary art featuring a juried selection of artists with work in 2D, Mixed Media, Photography and Sculpture. It is an extraordinary opportunity for a select group of artists to gain exposure to an important audience of collectors, galleries and designers. Apply online at www.theartistproject.com by September 15, 2008. Booth Fee: $1500. Questions? Please contact Kathleen Hogan at khogan@mmart.com or call 312-527-7642.
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| "Art Connections V" call for entries (Posted: 7/16/08) --
The George Segal Gallery @ Montclair State University announces a call to artists for "Art Connections V", held January 18 to February 21, 2009 in Montclair, New Jersey.
Juror: Patricia Selden. Artists in all media may submit up to five jpeg images on one CD. Images must be at least 300 dpi up to 8 inches. Number all images to correspond to the entry form. Include a resume and contact info.
$40.00 entry fee.
Deadline: September 16, 2008. Visit http://www.montclair.edu/segalgallery for more information, or send a SASE to: Art Connections V, College of the Arts, Montclair State University, 395 Upper Mountain Avenue, Montclair NJ 07043. Questions? Please contact M. Teresa Rodriguez at rodriguezt@mail.montclair.edu or call 973-655-5113.
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| Art Connections 5 Call for Artists (Posted: 7/19/08) --
George Segal Gallery, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ seeks entries for Art Connections 5, the annual fundraising exhibit for this prestigious gallery. Located 12 miles west of New York City, this event attracts significant support from patrons, collectors, curators and art dealers and presents an exceptional opportunity for all artists. Past exhibits have included nationally and internationally known artists such as Will Barnet, Willie Cole, Julie Heffernan and Toshiko Takaezu. Open to all professional artists. All media accepted. $40 for 5 images (CDs only for jpgs; DVDs only for videos). Juror: Patricia Selden. Deadline: September 16, 2008. Download prospectus (PDF format): http://www.montclair.edu/arts/aec/ArtConnections5Form.pdf or send a SASE to: George Segal Gallery, Montclair State University, Normal Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042. Questions? Please contact Sarah Dolan at dolans@mail.montclair.edu or call 973-655-7640.
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| In the News Exhibition Curated by Morley Safer of 60 Minutes (Posted: 6/22/08) --
Pen & Brush announces a call to artists for the "In the News Exhibition", held November 6-30, 2008 at the Pen & Brush Gallery in New York, NY. Certificates for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and two honorable mentions. Juror: Morley Safer, 60 Minutes Correspondent. Open to All Women. All Media. Work that interprets or relates to current or historic events. $50 for NonMembers, $40 for Members. Deadline: September 29, 2008. Visit http://www.penandbrush.org/guidelines.htm for more information, or send a SASE to: Pen & Brush, In the News, 16 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10003. Questions? Please contact Jonah Rosen, Senior Associate at jrosen@penandbrush.org or call 212-475-3669.
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"Juried Competition and Show" call for entries (Posted: 5/23/08)
The Gallery at Second Stage Studio, in cooperation with The Digital Artist, is hosting its first juried competition and show for original two-dimensional art, December 1-31 in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Awards: Solo show and paid subscriptions. Juror: Carol Pentleton. The competition is open to all artists working in any two dimensional media (including, but not limited to, one-of-a-kind traditional prints, drawings, painting, fiber, photography, and collage); 18 years of age or older; who are legal residents of the United States, except employees and consultants Second Stage Studio, The Digital Artist, members of their immediate families, or members of their households. $25 for up to 5 images. Download Prospectus (PDF format) or send a SASE to: The Gallery at Second Stage Studio, 1 Angell Road, Cumberland, RI 02860. Deadline: October 1, 2008. Questions? Contact Joanne Vecchio, Artistic Director at carol@thedigitalartist.com.
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| Donate for Auction for Doctors w/o Borders (Posted: 7/14/08) --
Art Knows No Borders seeks working and selling artists to donate to a special art auction, held October 28 or Nov. 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. All proceeds go directly to Doctors Without Borders. The event includes publicity for artwork & website features. Your donation could provide these things: $100 -- Infection-fighting antibiotics to treat nearly 40 wounded children. $250 -- A sterilization kit for syringes and needles used in mobile vaccination. $1000 -- Emergency medical supplies to aid 5,000 disaster victims for a month. $5500 -- A health kit to care for 10,000 displaced people for 3 months. Deadline: October 1, 2008. Visit http://www.artknowsnoborders.com for more information. Questions? Please contact Crystal Allene Cook at info@artknowsnoborders.com.
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| "5x5x5: Small Works Juried Exhibition" (Posted: 7/16/08) --
The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, VA announces a call to artists for the "5x5x5: Small Works Juried Exhibition", held December 11- January 11, 2009 at the Target Gallery. Open to all artists nationally and internationally working in any media. There is a strict stipulation that the work must fit within the parameters of five inches in any direction (all framed work must not exceed five inches in any direction). Juror: Elaine Levin. Deadline: October 1, 2008. $35 for three entries. Download prospectus (PDF format) or send a SASE to: Target Gallery, 5x5x5 Prospectus, 105 N. Union St. Alexandria, VA 22314. Questions? Contact Mary Cook at targetgallery@torpedofactory.org or call 703-838-4565x4.
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| "20/20 International Small Works Show" call for entries (Posted: 7/16/08) --
Limestone Art & Framing Gallery in Fayetteville, NY announces a call to artists for the "20/20 International Small Works Show", held November 14, 2008 - January 3, 2009. Open to artists 18 or older. Entries can include: paintings, drawings, hand pulled prints, collage, mixed media, photography, relief and sculpture. Deadline: October 3, 2008 5PM. $20/3 entries, $5 each additional. Juror: Ann Welles, Curator of the Houghton Gallery. Prospectus available at http://www.limestoneart.biz or send SASE to: Limestone Art & Framing Gallery, 207 Brooklea Dr., Fayetteville, NY 13066. Questions? Contact Anne Novado Cappuccilli at info@limestoneart.biz or call 315-632-4445.
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"The 2008 Madison Holiday Market" call for entries (Posted: 5/22/08) --
Madison Ballet is delighted to announce its 2nd annual "Madison Holiday Market", to be held November 6-9, 2008 at The Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI. The event benefits the scholarship programs of Madison Ballet. In the first year, The Holiday Market featured over 120 boutique merchants from across the United States. We again expect over 10,000 shoppers with holiday lists in hand ready to buy the perfect gift that they can't get anywhere else. It is the ultimate one-stop holiday shop. If you are interested in being part of this new Madison tradition, please complete our application form and send along with a non-refundable application fee of $25. Additional booth fee. Visit www.madisonballet.org or send a SASE to: Madison Ballet, 160 Westgate Mall, Suite I, Madison, WI 53711. Deadline: October 15, 2008. Questions? Contact Lyndsey Groth at market@madisonballet.org or call 608-278-7990 x 227.
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"25th Annual National Show" call for entries (Posted: 7/15/08)
North Valley Art League announces a call to artists for the "25th Annual National Show", held January 26 - February 28, 2009 at the Carter House Gallery in Redding, CA. Grand Prize $1000, (5) $100 awards Excellence, (5) $50 Awards Merit Honorable Mentions & People's Choice. The juror will be award-winning, acclaimed artist Birgit O'Conner. Open to all artists 18 years and older, residing in the United States. Open theme. Size limitation: 40 x 40 in. including frame. All two-dimensional works in the following media will be considered: Paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor and gouache; Drawings in pencil, pastels, pen & ink; Printmaking & Mixed Media. Members: $10 per entry or 3 for $25; Non Members: $12 per entry or 3 for $30. Deadline: October 25, 2008. Download prospectus (PDF format) or send a SASE to: North Valley Art League, National Show, 48 Quartz Hill Road, Redding, CA 96003. Questions? Please contact Dottie Turk at nvalnational@sbcglobal.net or call 530-243-1023.
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| "Micro Museum's Big Ideas" (Posted: 10/17/07) --
Promote Art Works, Inc announces a call to artists for its "Micro Museum's Big Ideas" 2008 exhibits in Brooklyn, NY. Popular Vote for "Best of Show". Juror: Kathleen Laziza. Open to artists residing in the United States. Original works in any medium. $30 for 3 images. Deadline: Ongoing. Visit http://www.micromuseum.com for details, or send a SASE to: Micro Museum, 123 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Questions? Contact Kathleen Laziza at executive@micromuseum.com or (718) 797-3116.
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