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*NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Asheville, North Carolina
Deadline: November 20, 2009
Posted: 9/28/09
	Exhibit Dates:	January 12, 2009 - February 2, 2010
	Title:	Annual Juried Contemporary Drawing Exhibition
	Venue:	UNCA, Tucker Cooke Gallery
	Awards:	$500 cash as chosen by the juror
	Juror:	Deborah Rockman
	Eligibility:	Open to all artists living in the United States who are 18 years of age or older. All work must be original and completed in the past two years. Work cannot have previously been exhibited in any UNCA gallery.
	Fees:	$30 for up to 3 images or $60 for up to 6 images
	Commission:	Sales are encouraged and a 30% commission will be retained.
	Send SASE to:	Tamie Beldue, Department of Art, 117 Owen Hall, CPO #1840, UNCA One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804
	E-mail:	Tamie Beldue
	Website:	http://www.unca.edu/art/
	Prospectus:	http://www.unca.edu/art/

*INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Astoria, Oregon
Deadline: November 23, 2009
Posted: 8/10/09
	Exhibit Dates:	February 25 - April 8, 2010
	Title:	Au Naturel: The Nude in the 21st Century
	Sponsor:	Clatsop Community College
	Venue:	Clatsop Community College Art Center
	Awards:	$1000 in cash prizes. Up to $2000 in purchase awards. One artist will be chosen to be featured in a solo show.
	Juror:	Laura Russo
	Eligibility:	Open to all artists working in any two dimensional drawing, painting, and printmaking media with a focus on the nude human figure as subject matter in any form from representational to abstract, and in which the handmade mark is employed as the primary means of image-making. Entrants must be 18 years or older. Student work is ineligible.
	Fees:	$30 for up to three entries and $5 for each entry thereafter
	Commission:	35%
	Send SASE to:	Clatsop Community College Art Center Gallery, 1653 Jerome Avenue, Astoria, OR 97103, USA
	E-mail:	Kristin Shauck
	Phone:	503-338-2472
	Website:	http://aunaturelastoria.com
	Prospectus:	http://www.clatsopcc.edu/PR/2009/JUN/Au_Naturel_Prospectus.pdf (PDF format - requires Adobe Reader)

*INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Online Competition
Deadline: November 23, 2009
Posted: 9/29/09
	Title:	30th Annual College Photography Contest
	Sponsor:	Photographer's Forum Magazine and Nikon
	Venue:	Book publication
	Awards:	1st place: $2000 + Nikon D90 camera; 2nd place $1000 + camera; cash for 3rd-4th place
	Juror:	Panel of 3 photography instructors, TBD
	Eligibility:	Open to all high school and college students in the U.S., Canada, and worldwide.
	Fees:	$3.95 per photo by 10/19/09. $4.95 per photo final deadline (11/23/09)
	E-mail:	Julie Simpson
	Phone:	805-963-0439, ext. 240
	Website:	http://pfmagazine.com/AS/Contest.aspx
	Prospectus:	http://pfmagazine.com/AS/Contest.aspx

*INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
New York, NY
Deadline: November 24, 2009
Posted: 10/23/09
	Exhibit Dates:	December 5 - 20, 2009
	Title:	Open Call for die Zeit of Drawing - The Time of Drawing
	Sponsor/Venue:	climate/gallery
	Awards:	10 best in show awards, catalogue, representation opps
	Juror:	Jeff Mays of McKee Gallery, New York
	Eligibility:	Drawing, the ancient, first method of self-expression, taken up by artists as never before, retrofitted for a time of overwhelming media capabilities, pictures made directly by the power of the hand alone.
	Fees:	$35 for 3 drawings
	Website:	http://www.climategallery.com/

*INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Branik, Slovenia
Deadline: November 25, 2009
Posted: 10/2/09
	Exhibit Dates:	August 25 - September 8, 2010
	Title:	Call for Artists: Villa Flora Artist in Residency Program, Slovenia
	Sponsor:	Villa Flora Artist in Residency Program
	Venue:	Branik, Slovenia
	Awards:	group exhibitions, prizes
	Juror:	Tjasa Iris
	Eligibility:	Villa Flora Artist-In-Residence Program seeks applications at two levels: a) artists of national or international distinction, with well-established reputations, for whom a change of scenery might offer fresh inspiration; b) emerging artists with a record of solid achievement and potential, for whom an appointment as a Resident Artist might contribute to professional advancement.
	Fees:	residency fee 2 weeks + exhibitions, excursions: 1195 - 1495 Euros
	E-mail:	Tjasa Iris
	Phone:	+386 (0)5 305 79 09
	Website:	http://zlatadolina.si/artist-in-residency
	Prospectus:	http://zlatadolina.si/artist-in-residency

*NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Danville, California
Deadline: November 27, 2009
Posted: 11/12/09
	Title:	National Photography Exhibition, Focus 2010
	Sponsor/Venue:	Kevin Milligan Gallery
	Awards:	$750 in awards
	Juror:	Drew Johnson, Curator of Photography Oakland Museum
	Eligibility:	Open to artists working in black & white, and color photography. Photographs that are made using film or a digital capture are both eligible. Entries should be no larger than 36"x 40" including (frame). Accepted works must be professionally framed, no glass or saw tooth hangers. Art work must be labeled with name, title, dimensions and price on the back. Hand delivered and shipped works should arrive to the gallery January 17-21, 2010.
	Fees:	$40.00 for up to three entries
	Commission:	Entries must be for sale with a 50% gallery sales commission
	Send SASE to:	Kevin Milligan Gallery, 408 Hartz Avenue, Danville, Ca 94526
	E-mail:	Kevin Milligan or Patricia Dillon
	Phone:	(925) 309-4648
	Website:	http://kevinmilligangallery.com
	Prospectus:	http://kevinmilligangallery.com or phone (925) 309-4648

*INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Vero Beach, Florida
Deadline: November 28, 2009
Posted: 9/9/09
	Exhibit Dates:	January 2 to February 27, 2010
	Title:	Call for Entries
	Venue:	Southeast Gallery of Photographic Art
	Eligibility:	Old Florida, Fine Art Photographic Exhibit. Old Florida is disappearing fast. If it's not termites and hurricanes, development has mowed through old schools, churches, and homes. Preservation is not easy and too often economics wins over conserving old buildings. This exhibition will feature pictures of architecture and landmarks, styles and colors, life in a slower time.
	Fees:	$30 for 1st 3 images
	E-mail:	Boris Robinson
	Phone:	772-643-6994 or 772-834-5828
	Website:	http://www.southeastgalleryofphotographicart.com/
	Prospectus:	http://www.southeastgalleryofphotographicart.com/old-florida-exhibit-pdf.pdf (PDF format - requires Adobe Reader)

*INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Online Exhibition
Deadline: November 28, 2009
Posted: 11/7/09
	Exhibit Dates:	December 1-31, 2009
	Title:	Words, Words, Words Online Competition
	Sponsor:	Art Scene Today
	Awards:	All selected entries will be included in the Art Scene Today online exhibition and Exhibition Catalogue.
	Eligibility:	Open to all emerging artists 18+ from around the world with original works - painting, digital, sculpture and photography. Theme: Words, Words, Words - if a picture paints a thousand words, what kind of art comes from the use of words?
	Fees:	$25
	E-mail:	info@artscenetoday.com
	Website:	http://artscenetoday.com
	Prospectus:	http://artscenetoday.com/index.php/call_for_entries1/prospectus

*INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Portland, Maine
Deadline: November 30, 2009
Posted: 6/7/09
	Exhibit Dates:	multiple, not determined, beginning in 2010
	Title:	Seeking DOWNSIZED premium expressions
	Sponsor:	Maine Arts Commission
	Venue:	Portland, ME + variable undetermined locales, indoor and outdoor
	Jurors:	Adriane Herman and Brian Reeves
	Eligibility:	Though all works in all media will be considered, we're particularly interested in stocking our new mobile franchise. It has display areas for prints 21" wide x 29" tall and smaller, 3D pieces no larger than 22" x 13" x 9", short video (5 minutes or less), snack machine-sized multiples retail priced at $1, and 1/12 scale furnishings.
	Fees:	$24.99
	Commission:	maximum 50% of retail price
	Send SASE to:	Slop Art, PO Box 10011, Portland, ME 04104
	E-mail:	downsizing@slopArt.com
	Website:	http://www.slopArt.com
	Prospectus:	http://www.slopArt.com/sloptank.html

*INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Deadline: November 30, 2009
Posted: 6/20/09
	Title:	Call for Entry: American Tapestry Biennial 8
	Sponsor:	American Tapestry Alliance
	Juror:	Rebecca AT Stevens Consulting Curator of Contemporary Textiles at the Textile Museum, Washington, DC
	Eligibility:	Entry to ATB 8 is open to all artists who design and weave their own tapestries (defined as "handwoven, weft-faced fabric with discontinuous wefts") either individually or collaborately (all assistants shall be named). Entries must be one-of-a-kind and have been completed after January 2006. Artists may submit two entries for consideration.
	Fees:	$35 for members, $45 for non-members; $70 membership and Entry fee
	E-mail:	Michael Rohde
	Website:	http://americantapestryalliance.org
	Prospectus:	http://www.americantapestryalliance.org/Exhibitions/ATBs/ATB8/ATB8.html

*INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
New York, NY
Deadline: November 30, 2009
Posted: 7/27/09
	Exhibit Dates:	January 14-30, 2010
	Title:	2010 International Juried Show
	Venue:	Rogue Studios-Chelsea Gallery Space
	Awards:	grand prize of a promotional film and an art opening/reception-NYC
	Juror:	David Cohen
	Eligibility:	All artists 18 years or older. Work entered must have been completed within the last two years. All 2-dimensional media measuring less than 36 X 36 inches are eligible. All 3-dimensional work must occupy no more than a 36 X 36" footprint. No films or installations.
	Fees:	$40 for 1st piece - $10 each additional up to 5
	Commission:	$0
	E-mail:	groupshow@chelseagalleryspace.com
	Website:	http://chelseagalleryspace.com
	Prospectus:	https://www.chelseagalleryspace.com/INTL/JuriedShow.html

*INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Art Publication
Deadline: November 30, 2009
Posted: 8/18/09
	Title:	International Contemporary Masters 2010
	Sponsor:	WWAB
	Venue:	art publication
	Juror:	Despina Tunberg
	Eligibility:	We invite professional artists to submit images of their artwork for selection to be published in International Contemporary Masters 2010, an international art book edited and published by World Wide Art Books
	Fees:	per page
	E-mail:	Despina Tunberg
	Phone:	805-448-6219
	Website:	http://www.internationalcontemporarymasters.com/
	Prospectus:	http://www.internationalcontemporarymasters.com/artists.html

*INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Hudson, New York
Deadline: November 30, 2009
Posted: 8/28/09
	Exhibit Dates:	March 5 - 27, 2010
	Title:	Emerging Artists 2010
	Sponsor:	SlowArt Productions
	Venue:	Limner Gallery
	Awards:	$1000 cash, $2400 in publication awards
	Juror:	Limner Gallery Director
	Eligibility:	Open to all artists 18 or older
	Fees:	$35
	Commission:	30% of sales
	Send SASE to:	SlowArt Productions, 123 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
	E-mail:	Tim Slowinski
	Phone:	518-828-2343
	Website:	http://www.slowart.com
	Prospectus:	http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/ea2010.htm

*NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Indian Wells, California
Deadline: November 30, 2009
Posted: 9/14/09
	Exhibit Dates:	April 2-4, 2010
	Title:	8th annual Indian Wells Arts Festival
	Venue:	Indian Wells Tennis Garden
	Juror:	various
	Eligibility:	Open to all quality artists in all mediums. Work may be traditional or contemporary fine art of fine quality craft. NO buy-sell. Artist must be present.
	Fees:	$35; $300/space
	Commission:	10%
	Send SASE to:	PO Box 62, Palm Desert, CA 92261
	E-mail:	Dianne Funk
	Phone:	760-346-0042
	Website:	http://IndianWellsArtsFestival.com

*REGIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Houston, Texas
Deadline: November 30, 2009
Posted: 9/21/09
	Title:	2010 Hunting Art Prize Call for Entries
	Sponsor:	Hunting PLC
	Awards:	$50,000
	Eligibility:	The competition is open to Texas-based artists who are 18 years of age (as of August 1, 2009) or older. Artwork submitted for consideration must be a single two-dimensional painting or drawing no larger than 72" on any one side (including frame, if any). Artists must sign up using the electronic form at www.huntingartprize.com and upload one digital file representing their selected artwork. The digital file must be in JPEG format and no less than 1MB and no more than 3MB.
	Fees:	None
	Commission:	None
	E-mail:	Shari King
	Website:	http://huntingartprize.com

*INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
New York, NY
Deadline: December 1, 2009
Posted: 8/28/09
	Exhibit Dates:	To be decided
	Title:	Juried show
	Sponsor:	A Jain Marunouchi Gallery
	Venue:	Suite 605, 24 W 57 St, New York 10019
	Awards:	Participation in a group show for 2 weeks.
	Eligibility:	All media. All work must be presented in a professional manner and ready to be exhibited.
	Fees:	$99
	Commission:	20% on sold prices
	Send SASE to:	Artliaison c/o A Jain Marunouchi Gallery, Suite 605, 24 W 57 St, New York NY 10019
	E-mail:	David Jain
	Phone:	212-969-9660
	Website:	http://artliaison.com
	Prospectus:	http://artliaison.com

*REGIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Kerrville, Texas
Deadline: December 1, 2009
Posted: 9/28/09
	Exhibit Dates:	May 29-31, 2010
	Title:	The Official Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair
	Sponsor:	Texas Arts & Crafts Educational Foundation
	Venue:	River Star Arts & Event Park, Kerrville, Texas
	Awards:	Ribbons for Best of Category, Best Booth & Best of Show
	Juror:	A panel of fine art professionals.
	Eligibility:	Must be a Texas Resident. Fine Arts & Fine Crafts, handmade by artist.
	Fees:	$20 Jury Fee
	Commission:	$0
	Send SASE to:	TACEF, 4000 Riverside Dr. E, Kerrville, TX 78028
	E-mail:	Penni Carr
	Phone:	830-896-5711
	Website:	http://www.theartoftexas.com
	Prospectus:	http://www.theartoftexas.com

*NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES*
Grand Junction, Colorado
Deadline: December 1, 2009
Posted: 9/29/09
	Exhibit Dates:	March 3 to April 4
	Title:	Rockies West National
	Sponsor:	Western Colorado Watercolor Society
	Venue:	The Art Center
	Awards:	$1000 Best of Show, $1000 CO Artists, numerous other cash and merchandise awards
	Juror:	Jane Jones
	Eligibility:	Open to all 18 yrs and older nationwide. Watermedia on paper, Yupo or w/c canvas.
	Fees:	$30.00
	Commission:	30%
	Send SASE to:	WCWS, P.O. Box 3584, Grand Junction, CO 81502
	E-mail:	Dani Tupper
	Phone:	970 874-3088
	Website:	http://www.wcwatercolorsociety.com
	Prospectus:	http://www.wcwatercolorsociety.com

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