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NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
New York, NY
Deadline: August 8, 2009
Posted: 6/24/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: November 3-13, 2009
Title: 81st Grand National Exhibition
Sponsor: American Artists Professional League
Venue: Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003
Awards: Over $14,000 in awards
Jurors: Theresa Troise Heidel, Rae Smith, Raymond J. Steiner
Eligibility: 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.
Fees: Members: $35; Non-Members: $40
E-mail: Larry R. Mallory, President
Phone: 212-645-1345
Website: http://www.americanartistsprofessionalleague.org
Prospectus: http://www.americanartistsprofessionalleague.org/exhibitions.htm
 


INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Kimberly, Wisconsin
Deadline: August 12, 2009
Posted: 12/9/08
 
 Exhibit Dates: October 16 - December 31, 2009
Title: Richeson 75 International Landscape, Seascape & Architectural Contest
Sponsor: Richeson School of Art & Gallery / Jack Richeson & Co
Venue: Richeson Gallery, Kimberly, WI
Awards: $7,500 total cash and merchandise prizes
Juror: Liz Haywood-Sullivan
Eligibility: Open to any artist over 18. Work must be in the gallery exhibit to be eligible for prizes. Finalists featured in gallery exhibit & online exhibit. Finalists & Meritorious Entries will be featured in full-color, hardcover exhibit book.
Fees: $30 for one image, $40 for two images, $50 for three images
Commission: 25% commission on gallery sales during the exhibit
Send SASE to: Richeson 75 Landscape Competition, PO Box 160, Kimberly, WI 54136
E-mail: T. Stanley
Phone: 920 738-0744
Website: http://www.richeson75.com

Prospectus:
http://www.richeson75.com/prospectus/r75_landscape_09.pdf

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REGIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
San Antonio, Texas
Deadline: August 15, 2009
Posted: 3/16/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: October 3 & 4, 2009
Title: River Art Show
Sponsor: River Art Group
Venue: San Antonio La Villita Assembly Hall & the Historic La Villita Art Village
Eligibility: All Arts Media. Indoor & Outdoor Show. Quality original works. Artist must be present. No Clothing or T's & no nudes. Exhibitor provides display equipment.
Fees: Indoor $200 (10x10), Outdoor $100, $25 non-refundable jury fee
Send SASE to: Send SASE & photo of work to 418 Villita St #1400, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: Sylvia St Jean 210-614-7017
Website: http://www.riverartgroup.com
Prospectus: http://www.zapplication.org
 


NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Deadline: August 15, 2009
Posted: 5/1/09
 
 Title: 2nd Annual TACC Art Contest - 2009 theme: The Magic of the Winter Holidays
Sponsor: TACC Foundation
Venue: The winning design will be printed on a 2009 Charity Holiday Calendar.
Awards: $500
Juror: TACC Foundation Board of Directors
Eligibility: Open to US legal residents or citizens, age 15-30 years. We especially encourage youth/students to submit their artwork. Art Requirements: Paper size: 13" x 16" and it must be in color. Most mediums can be used for this project: pencil, paint, ink, collage, etc. The winner of the contest will also create 25 small images that will be hidden behind each of the 25 numbered "windows". Each person can submit more than one piece of art. Do not send original art, instead send or email a color copy in the correct size.
Fees: none
Commission: none
Send SASE to: TACC Foundation, 1524 Eucalyptus Hill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
E-mail: info@taccfoundation.com
Phone: 805.965.0817
Website: http://www.tacc-art.org
Prospectus: http://www.taccfoundation.org/competition.html
 


INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Rapid City, South Dakota
Deadline: August 15, 2009
Posted: 5/8/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: October 30, 2009 - February 8, 2010
Title: Green
Sponsor: The Rapid City Arts Council
Venue: The Dahl Arts Center
Awards: Cash and prizes will be awarded for Juror's Choice, People's Choice and other categories
Juror: Candace Forrette earned a diploma from the Art Institute of Boston and holds a BFA and MFA in Sculpture and Drawing from Utah State University. Forrette is a Rapid City, South Dakota native, now living in Montana. Her studio work is currently focused on sculpture and installation. She is the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization committed to Fair Trade and sustainable business practices.
Fees: 3 images per $25 non-refundable entry fee
Commission: 33%
E-mail: Mary Maxon
Website: http://www.thedahl.org
Prospectus: http://www.thedahl.org/green
 


NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Rogers, Arkansas
Deadline: August 15, 2009
Posted: 5/14/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: September 11 - 13, 2009
Title: Pinnacle Hills Arts Festival
Sponsor: Eureka Springs Artists Registry
Venue: Pinnacle Hills Promenade
Awards: Best of Show, (1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards) Two-Dimensional Art and Three-Dimensional Art
Eligibility: 12 categories of exhibits; Jurying will begin June 1, 2009 and will continue at least weekly until August 15. Juror's scores are predicated on creativity, originality, design, technique and presentation. Applicants score is based on his/her images which should show an exact presentation of the artists' work. The decision of the jurors is final.
Fees: $25.00
Commission: 0
Send SASE to: Pinnacle Hills Arts Show; PO Box 2828; Rogers, AR 72757-2828
E-mail: Dan Stiel
Phone: (479) 899-6294
Website: http://pinnaclehills.org
Prospectus: http://stieldirect.net/festival/2009.html
 


NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Online Exhibition
Deadline: Midnight August 15, 2009
Posted: 5/27/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: September 1 - November 30, 2009
Title: First Fall 2009 Contemporary Art Online Exhibition
Sponsor: artCompete is sponsoring its first call for entries
Awards: Cash awards for First, Second, and Third Place
Eligibility: You must be 18 years or older to enter. See the Online Prospectus for complete eligibility requirements.
Fees: $20.00 for two images
Commission: We do not take commissions on the artists work
E-mail: Jan
Phone: 513-528-1980
Website: https://www.artcompete.com
Prospectus: https://www.artcompete.com/wpsdocs/prospectus.rtf
 


NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Cohasset, Massachusetts
Deadline: August 15, 2009
Posted: 6/6/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: September 18 through November 1, 2009
Title: Color Matters
Sponsor: South Shore Art Center
Venue: Bancroft Gallery
Awards: $1200
Juror: Jen Mergel, Associate Curator at The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
Eligibility: Open to all artists and all media. Slides or CDs accepted.
Fees: $25/3, $35/4, $45/5
Commission: 40%
Send SASE to: South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road, Cohasset, MA 02025
E-mail: Sarah Hannan
Phone: 781-383-2787
Website: http://www.ssac.org

Prospectus:
http://www.ssac.org/wdnew/ColorMatters_CFE09web.pdf

(PDF format - requires Adobe Reader)
 


NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Granbury, Texas
Deadline: August 17, 2009
Posted: 6/2/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: October 11 - 25, 2009
Title: Rio Brazos Juried Art Exhibition & Sale
Sponsor: Tarleton State University's Langdon Center
Venue: Tarleton's Langdon Center
Awards: $1000.00 Best of Show; 16 cash prizes in all
Juror: Elizabeth Yarosz-Ash
Eligibility: All media will be considered. This could include, but not be limited to, water media, oil, acrylic, pastel, mixed-media, photography, printmaking, graphics,collage, 3-dimensional, fabric, etc. Open to all artists 18 years of age and older. Entries must be original, unpublished and executed within the last two years by an individual artist. Entries must not have been previously exhibited in the RBAE. See prospectus for complete guidelines.
Fees: $40.00 for up to 3 pieces of artwork
Commission: 15%
Send SASE to: 308 East Pearl St; Granbury, TX 76048
E-mail: Janice Horak
Phone: 817.279.1164
Website: http://www.tarleton.edu/~langdoncenter

Prospectus:
http://www.tarleton.edu/~langdoncenter/RBAE/Prospectus09.pdf

(PDF format - requires Adobe Reader)
 


INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Fort Collins, Colorado
Deadline: August 18th 2009, Midnight PST
Posted: 6/22/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: November 6 - 28, 2009
Title: Portrait
Sponsor/Venue: The Center for Fine Art Photography
Awards: $700
Juror: TBA
Eligibility: The exhibition is open to photographers world wide, both amateur and professional. The Center for Fine Art Photography invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate in its exhibitions. Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome.
Fees: $35 ($20 for Members) for the first 3 images, $10 for each image after that.
Commission: 40%
E-mail: Office
Phone: 970-224-1010
Website: http://www.c4fap.org

Prospectus:
http://www.c4fap.org/cfe/2009Portrait/2009PortraitCFE.pdf

(PDF format - requires Adobe Reader)
 


REGIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Ripon, California
Deadline: August 20, 2009
Posted: 4/15/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: September 5 & 6, 2009
Title: Color The Skies Hot Air Balloon Festival
Venue: Mistlin Sports Park
Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Juror: Jessica Coleman
Eligibility: Submission must be an original painting. Hot air balloon related art only. Reserve the right to decline an entry based on content. 1st place to be reproduced for commemorative poster in 2010.
Fees: $25
E-mail: Jessica Coleman
Phone: 209 599-6504
Website: http://www.colortheskies.com
Prospectus: http://www.colortheskies.com
 


NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Denver, Colorado
Deadline: August 21, 2009
Posted: 5/1/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: November 6 - December 19, 2009
Title: Imagination Navigation - National Juried Assemblage/Collage exhibition
Sponsor: Abecedarian Gallery
Venue: Abecedarian Gallery, Denver, CO
Awards: Up to $1200 cash/purchase and exhibition awards will be awarded.
Juror: Dave Seiler
Eligibility: Open to artists at least 18 years of age who can provide a US shipping address. Entries must meet one or both of the following definitions: Assemblage - an artistic process in which a three-dimensional artistic composition is made from putting together found objects. Collage - an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface. Photographic or digital collage entries will not be accepted into this exhibition.
Fees: $30 1-3 entries
Commission: 40%
Send SASE to: Abecedarian Gallery, 910 Santa Fe, #101, Denver, CO 80204
E-mail: Alicia Bailey
Phone: 720.282.4052
Website: http://www.abecedariangallery.com
Prospectus: http://www.abecedariangallery.com
 


LOCAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Tampa, Florida
Deadline: August 21, 2009 postmark
Posted: 6/13/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: November 3-30, 2009
Title: Call for Entries for Fourth Annual Juried Exhibition
Sponsor: International Society of Acrylic Painters-Florida
Venue: Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa, Florida
Awards: $5000 in cash and merchandise which includes $1000 cash for Best of Show
Juror: British Artist Kenneth J. Hodgson, Founder of the National Acrylic Painters' Association-UK
Eligibility: 2009 membership ($20.00) in the International Society of Acrylic Painters-Florida, payable at time of entry. Paintings must be atleast 80% acrylic and size limited to 40 inches including frame.
Fees: $25.00 for up to 3 paintings, on CD entry only
Commission: 35% donation
E-mail: Judy Weitekamp, Exhibition Director
Phone: 727-823-6946
Website: http://www.isap-florida.com
Prospectus: http://www.isap-florida.com
 


NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Washington, Virginia
Deadline: August 28, 2009
Posted: 5/2/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: October 2-26, 2009
Title: 1st Annual Little Washington Miniatures Painting Exhibition
Sponsor: Ice House Gallery
Venue: 291-B Main Street, PO Box 365, Washington, VA 22747
Awards: Judge's Choice - $300, 1st - $150, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $75, Honorable Mention Ribbons
Juror: Judge, Narissa Steel, President of the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society (MPSGS) of Washington, DC
Eligibility: Open to US artists, 18+ years of age.
Fees: 3 pieces: $25 delivered or $40 shipped
Commission: 30%
Send SASE to: PO Box 365, Washington, VA 22747
E-mail: Linda Lawler
Phone: 540-675-3039
Website: http://www.icehousegallery.com
Prospectus: http://www.icehousegallery.com
 


INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Long Island City, New York
Deadline: August 29, 2009
Posted: 6/28/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: September 4-13, 2009
Title: Small Works Big Idea Vol.2
Venue: APW Gallery
Awards: Solo Exhibition
Eligibility: Open to all artists, each artist can submit up to 6 pieces of artworks. Anything from art & crafts, jewelry, mini sculptures, paintings, prints, photos etc... The size limit is 10 inches or less. The artworks can be free standing or ready to hang. Each artist is guaranteed to be featured in this exhibition upon completion of registration. We will be only accepting 250 artists worldwide.
Fees: $50
Commission: 20%
E-mail: Jamar Chase
Phone: 718-383-0671
Website: http://www.apwartgallery.com
Prospectus: http://apwartgallery.com/Small_Works.html
 


NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Publication
Deadline: August 30, 2009
Posted: 6/22/09
 
 Title: emerge midwest art zine
Juror: Dan Addington, Artist and Owner of the Addington Gallery in Chicago, IL
Eligibility: Open to artists nationwide, ages 18 or older, working in any medium.
Fees: $15.00 for anywhere from 3-10 images
Commission: None
E-mail: Sarah Earle
Website: http://www.emergeartzine.com
 


NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Ocala, Florida
Deadline: August 31, 2009
Posted: 5/22/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: December 5-6, 2009
Title: A Christmas Art Festival - Gallery East - Ocala 09
Sponsor: Artistic Walk Events & Services by DE Poland, Inc.
Venue: Six Gun Plaza
Awards: Five artists will be chosen for featured articles in press releases and promotional ads, and prizes are planned to be announced in September 2009.
Eligibility: Applications may be sent via mail or through www.zapplication.org. All pieces that are sold at the event must be handmade by the exhibitor within the past 2 years. No imports. No buy/resell allowed. Categories: Drawings/Graphics/Pastels, Paintings: Oils & Acrylics, Paintings: Watercolors, Printmaking, Photography, Digital, Sculpture, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Wood, Glass, Clay/Ceramics, Fiber/Leather/Textile.
Fees: range from $125 to $485
E-mail: Diane E Poland
Phone: 352-207-6516
Website: http://www.artisticwalkevents.com
 


INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Magazine Publication
Deadline: August 31, 2009
Posted: 6/4/09
 
 Title: Aesthetica Creative Works Competition
Sponsor: Aesthetica Magazine
Awards: Three winners will be awarded £500 each. All finalists will be published in the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual, in stores December 2009.
Juror: Cherie Federico
Eligibility: Artwork, Photography & Sculpture, Fiction and Poetry
Fees: £10/$15 apx
E-mail: Pauline Bache
Phone: 44 1904 527 560
Website: http://www.aestheticamagazine.com
Prospectus: http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm
 


REGIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Clinton, Connecticut
Deadline: August 31, 2009
Posted: 6/4/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: October 10-11, 2009
Title: 5th Annual Autumn Art Trail
Sponsor: Arts Center at Killingworth
Venue: Open Studio Trail - Along the CT Shoreline; Festival - 54 Main St., Clinton, CT
Eligibility: Seeking New England realist and modern painters, sculptors and crafters. There are two ways to participate: 1) Be part of a two-day Outdoor Art Festival at the beautiful waterfront of Clinton Landing. Demonstrate, discuss and sell your artwork. Artists must participate both days of the Festival and will bring their own tent (10x10 maximum), tables and chairs. 2) Artists can open their Private Art Studios to visitors who will come to watch demonstrations, engage in art discussions and purchase artwork. Artists must have their studios open both days of Autumn Art Trail Weekend.
Fees: $40 for Festival Space; $50 for an Open Studio
Commission: 20%
Send SASE to: Arts Center at Killingworth, 276 North Parker Hill Rd., Killingworth, CT 06419
E-mail: Barbara Nair
Phone: (860) 663-5593
Website: http://www.artscenterkillingworth.org
Prospectus: http://www.artscenterkillingworth.org
 


INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Vero Beach, Florida
Deadline: August 31, 2009
Posted: 6/17/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: October 1 to November 28, 2009
Title: World Views - Juried Photographic Art Exhibition
Venue: Southeast Gallery of Photographic Art
Eligibility: Juried photographic art exhibition at the Southeast Gallery of Photographic Art in Vero Beach, Florida. Focusing on travels around the US and the World, this exhibit will feature photography exploring the uncommon, the breathtaking, or maybe just a point of view. Open to all photographic artists.
Fees: $30 for first 3 images
Commission: 30%
E-mail: J. Scott Kelly
Phone: 772-643-6994
Website: http://www.southeastgalleryofphotographicart.com
Prospectus: http://www.southeastgalleryofphotographicart.com
 


INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
International Magazine Publication
Deadline: August 31, 2009
Posted: 6/24/09
 
 Title: 2010 Annual Group Showcase
Sponsor: Diffusion Magazine - Unconventional Photography
Venue: Annual Print Magazine
Awards: Featured in 2010 Group Showcase
Eligibility: Diffusion focuses on unconventional photographic processes and photo related artwork. We encourage artists working in alternative processes, experimental darkroom derived work, low-fi/analog, as well as unique digital processes to submit work for review. We believe the print market is saturated with traditional photography and conventional digital photographic practices, therefore Diffusion showcases artists working with unusual photographic methods.
Fees: $0
Send SASE to: Diffusion c/o One Twelve Publishing, 3016 SE 65th Ave, Portland, OR, 97206
E-mail: Blue Mitchell
Phone: 503-961-5704
Website: http://www.diffusionmag.com
Prospectus: http://www.diffusionmag.com
 


INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Hudson, New York
Deadline: August 31, 2009
Posted: 6/27/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: November 6 - December 5, 2009
Title: A Show of Heads
Sponsor: SlowArt Productions
Venue: Limner Gallery
Awards: $2600 in publication awards
Juror: Limner Gallery director
Eligibility: A Show of Heads is a thematic exhibition based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head. Open for entry to all artists.
Fees: $35
Commission: 30% of sales
Send SASE to: Limner Gallery, 123 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
E-mail: Tim Slowinski
Phone: 518-828-2343
Website: http://www.limnergallery.com
Prospectus: http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/head.htm
 


NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Charlottesville, Virginia
Deadline: September 1, 2009
Posted: 5/11/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: October, 2009 to September, 2012
Title: Monumental Digital Reproduction Competition
Sponsor: ArtInPlace.org
Venue: Charlottesville, VA: Barracks Road Exit Ramp
Awards: $500 prize and image seen (with credit) by 1 million visitors per year.
Jurors: Board of Directors, ArtInPlace
Eligibility: ArtInPlace is sponsoring the installation of two 12ft x 24ft panels of photography/digital art reproduced on aluminum for the concrete retaining wall of the exit ramp on Barracks Road. Artists may submit 6 images for the proposal. Two images selected by jury.
Fees: $25 for 6 images
E-mail: Elizabeth Breeden
Website: http://www.artinplace.org
Prospectus: http://www.artinplace.org
 


NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Miami, Florida
Deadline: September 1, 2009
Posted: 5/21/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: 2010-2013
Title: The Silo Project
Venue: Bakehouse Art Complex
Awards: $2,500.00 Honrorarium
Eligibility: The Bakehouse Art Complex is looking for an individual to transform its 2 historical Flour Silos (dating back to the 1930s) into a significant community landmark. Each silo has a circumference of 35 and is 41 high. It is an opportunity for local artists to participate and gain experience in public art installation, while adding vitality to the Wynwood Arts District. As these Silos can be seen from I-95 where traffic exceeds 250,000 daily, visibility for this chosen artist will be very high. This project will receive national attention to this historic building located in this growing arts district. Any working artist, resident of the United States is eligible to submit an application. Duration of the exhibition is a minimum of 3 years.
Fees: $40.00
Send SASE to: 561 NW 32nd St., Miami, FL 33127
E-mail: Lauren Wagner
Phone: 305.576.2828
Website: http://www.bacfl.org
Prospectus: http://www.bacfl.org/siloproject.html
 


REGIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Deadline: September 1, 2009
Posted: 6/30/09
 
 Exhibit Dates: September 12-13, 2009
Title: Fine Art and Crafts at Anderson Park
Sponsor: Rose Squared Productions, Inc
Venue: Anderson Park
Awards: none
Eligibility: Juried show featuring fine artists, photographers and craftspeople displaying and selling their work in lovely county park. Juried with 3 images plus booth photo.
Fees: $330
Commission: 0
Send SASE to: 12 Galaxy Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
E-mail: Howard Rose
Phone: 908-874-5247
Website: http://www.rosesquared.com
Prospectus: http://www.rosesquared.com


Call to Artists: Art Shows, Juried Exhibitions & Competitions for Artists Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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