Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Coos Art Museum
CAM Biennial 2006

Deadline: October 14, 2006

All Oregon artists are invited to participate in CAM Biennial 2006 to be held at the Coos Art Museum from October 20 through November 25, 2006. This exhibition provides artists residing in Oregon the opportunity to exhibit their works to the public within an Art Museum without the extensive curating or jurying process. CAM Biennial 2006 will be displayed throughout all 5 of Coos Art Museum's Galleries.

OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION:
Friday, October 20, 2006 from 5 - 7pm.
Open to the Public

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD: Winner will be given a solo exhibition at CAM in 2007
Voting for a "People's Choice" selection will be conducted by Museum visitors during the entire run of the exhibition through the closing at 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 25, 2006. The winner will be contacted by December 1, 2006. Winner's exhibition proposal must meet Coos Art Museum Exhibition's Committee criteria prior to installation at Coos Art Museum in 2007.

ARTISTS ELIGIBITILY: Artists who live in Oregon; recent works 3 years old or less.
Original works of art created in the past 3 years (2004 - 2006) by artists who reside in Oregon are eligible for entry. No commercial artwork, or reproductions of any kind will be accepted.

ELIGIBLE ART MEDIUMS: Allowed with the following criteria

  • Paintings - limitation of 48 inches in any direction - this includes the frame.
  • Drawings - limitation of 48 inches in any direction - this includes the frame.
  • Hand pulled prints, etchings, serigraphs - limitation of 48 inches in any direction - this includes the frame.
  • Photography (film or digital, giclee printing acceptable) - limitation of 48 inches in any direction - this includes the frame.
  • Mixed media - limitation of 48 inches in any direction - this includes the frame.
  • Fiber & textiles - wall hangings - limitation of 48 inches in any direction - this includes the frame
  • Fiber & textiles - wearable - must supply display device
  • Small sculptures - weight limitation of 50 lbs and 48" in any direction
  • Glass - blown, fused or leaded stained - if to be suspended, must include a secure hanging or display device
  • Turned and carved wood - weight limitation of 50 lbs and 48" in any direction
  • Jewelry - only if ALL elements were created by the artist

NOTE: If your work is a replica of another person's work - Title MUST contain notation of the original work and original artist. Example: "..........A Study of the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo DaVinci"

NOTE: If you are unsure on ELIGIBILITY, contact Coos Art Museum.

ACCEPTANCE: Coos Art Museum reserves the right to reject any work(s). Receipt of works at the Museum prior to the opening does not constitute acceptance into the exhibition.

Click here for printable Guidelines/Entry Info & Form.

SUBMISSION LIMIT AND DATES: Artist may submit up to three (3) pieces of their original artwork ONLY during the following dates/times:
  • Thursday, October 12, 2006 from 10am - 6pm
  • Friday, October 13, 2006 from 10am - 6pm
  • Saturday October 14, 2006 from 10am - 5pm

HANDLING FEE: Non-refundable handling fee is $15 for one submission, $10 each for the second and third submissions.

READY FOR DISPLAY: All works must ARRIVE ready for hanging (matted, mounted and framed, well-anchored, substantial wires are required) with a 48" in any direction limitation.
No strings or tape allowed!

  • Wearable art must include a display device.
  • 3 dimensional works - if to be suspended, must include an adequate hanging or display device.
  • Sculptures have a 50 lb limitation.
All works accepted in the exhibition must remain on display through November 25, 2006. No work may be removed from the Museum for any reason prior to the close of the exhibition.

http://www.coosart.org/call2art.html

Innovative Fabric Imagery - A Digital Exploration in Quilting

Deadline: October 1, 2006

C&T Publishing is now accepting entries for quilts and other fiber arts to be featured in a Fall 2007 book release, Innovative Fabric Imagery - A Digital Exploration in Quilting, and concurrently displayed in a special exhibit at Fall 2007 International Quilt Market and Festival.

Submission Requirements
To be considered, items must be primarily made from fiber and feature non-copyrighted images including photos or other artwork printed on or transferred to fabric. Entries will be considered based on originality, creativity, and overall quality of work.

You may enter up to 3 items for consideration.

Prize Awards
Three cash prizes will be awarded, $750, $500, $250.

Click here to download the rules and entry form PDF.

For more information email: imagery@ctpub.com or contact Lynn Koolish 925-677-0377 ext. 224 or Mari Dreyer 925-677-0377 ext. 207.

Tactile Architecture™ 2007

Deadline (postmark): FEBRUARY 23, 2007

Modern Art Quilts with Architectural Themes

TACTILE ARCHITECTURE™ 2007
The 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition

QUALIFICATIONS

1) The entry must be a quilt or needle art piece–it must have three layers and some quilting must be visible in the images.

2) Designs must have a clear architectural motif expressing the artist's understanding of the exhibit's theme. (Original designs are encouraged.)

3) Can be up to 90" tall and any width.

4) 3-Dimensional work is allowed.

ARTIST'S STATEMENT

Each entry must be accompanied by an Artist's Statement explaining the artist's inspiration for creating each quilt or needle art piece and how it relates to the architecture theme.

JURYING

Jurying for Tactile Architectureis in March 2007; the results will be mailed to entrants no later than March 30, 2007. All quilts are juried anonymously—the jury members see the slides, are notified of each quilt's dimensions, materials, and construction methods, and read the Artist's Statement, but are not told the artist's name. Therefore, it is very important that your statement clearly explains your inspiration for the quilt and how it relates to the show's theme of architecture.

ENTRY FEE

$20 (non-refundable); up to two entries may be submitted under this fee.

TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS

An added benefit of acceptance into Tactile Architectureis the opportunity to have your quilt travel for exhibition at prestigious venues through 2008.


Tactile Architecture(TM) 2007 entry form

Quilts, Inc.
7660 Woodway, Suite 550
Houston,Texas 77063 USA
Phone: 713-781-6864
Fax 713-781-8182
E-mail: spexhibits2@quilts.com

web site: www.quilts.com

Textile Center Shop
Jury 2007

Delivery deadline: January 8, 2007

The Textile Center Shop provides an opportunity for artists to sell their work in a diverse collection promoting the best of traditional and contemporary textile arts.

Submissions of new work will be juried by a committee of textile art professionals and will be judged on originality, technical excellence, marketability and relation to fiber arts and textile traditions.
NO JURY FEE. However, applicants must be currently paid Textile Center members over the age of 18.

SCHEDULE

Submissions will be accepted at the Textile Center:

• Friday, January 5, noon–4 pm

• Saturday, January 6, 10 am–4 pm

• Monday, January 8, noon–7 pm

Please note: these are delivery times, NOT postmark deadlines.

SUBMISSIONS

Artists may submit for jury consideration, a maximum of five items representative of the artwork which will be offered for sale. Items must be of original concept and executed by the artist.

Shop Jury
Textile Center
3000 University Ave SE, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55414
For further information: Call: 612-436-0464

a common thread
annual members exhibition

Deadline: December 1, 2006

a common thread
annual members exhibition

Textile Center Joan Mondale Gallery
January 12–March 10, 2007

Artists over the age of 18 may submit one piece completed within the last two years and not previously shown at the Textile Center. There is no jury fee, however, applicants must be currently paid Textile Center members.

SCHEDULE

Entry forms are due Friday December 1, 2006.
Please note: this is NOT a postmark deadline.

Entry Form: http://www.textilecentermn.org/pdf/commonThread06.pdf

A Common Thread Entries
Textile Center
3000 University Ave SE, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3357

For further information:
Call: 612-436-0464
E-mail:
eanderson-genne@textilecentermn.org
web: www.textilecentermn.org

2006 Holiday Show and Sale

Deadline: September 11, 2006

2006 Holiday Show and Sale
Textile Center
3000 University Ave SE, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Artists over the age of 18 may submit between three and five (3–5) samples representative of their work. There is no
jury fee, however, applicants must be a currently paid Textile Center member or a member of one of the Textile Center member organizations.

Submissions should be holiday gift items or seasonal pieces, including ornaments, home decor, wearables and accessories.

Entry Form: http://www.textilecentermn.org/pdf/HolidayShow06.pdf

Entries accepted
September 8, 9 & 11, 2006

For further information:
Call: 612-436-0464
E-mail: shop@textilecentermn.org
Web: www.textilecentermn.org

Craftland 2006

Deadline: September 30, 2006
Notification: October 11, 2006

Applications are now being accepted for the 5th Annual Craftland, a contemporary craft show located in a retail space in downtown Providence, Rhode Island featuring an eclectic assortment of fine crafts and cutting-edge, quirky handmade items. The sale will take place in December.



What is Craftland?
Craftland is an annual retail store in Downcity Providence. The store features eclectic arts and crafts from artists in New England, and around the country. Particpants are selected through a jurying process.

Dates and times are as follows:
Craftland is open December 1 - 23
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 11AM - 6PM, Thursday 11-8

What sells at Craftland?
handbags, jewelry, stuffed animals, haberdashery, paintings, prints, knitwear, hand-made books, housewares, puppets, ornaments, knick knackery,ceramics, cards and more!

People visit Craftland to buy gifts ranging from $3-$300. Some artists make limited-edition goodies specifically for Craftland; we've found these sell like hot cakes! Please, no crafts from kits.

Who sells at Craftland?
More than 120 local and far away artists participated in Craftland 2005 -- teenagers to grandmothers, professionals to first-timers.

Do I need to be present to sell my goods?
No. Craftland is a retail store that operates on a consignment basis. Artists will need to drop their merchandise off at Craftland (or mail it if you live out of town), and the Craftland staff, as well as volunteers, will operate the store.

What does it cost to participate in Craftland 2006?
Craftland is a consignment store, and therefore vendors receive a percentage of the retail sale price of their items. Vendors who volunteer 12 hours of their time to help run the Craftland store, will be paid 70% of the retail price of their items, while Craftland will keep 30% of the retail price. Vendors who do not volunteer 12 hours of time will be paid 60% of the retail price, while Craftland will keep 40% of the retail price.

There is also a $10 application fee that is payable at the time you submit your application.

Click Here to Apply Now!

Are you an artist or crafter with questions, please e-mail http://www.craftlandshow.com/questions@craftlandshow.com

Monday, August 28, 2006

The Space At Alice

Deadline: ONGOING

The Space at Alice accepts proposals for exhibits on an ongoing basis. These proposals are reviewed twice a year. Artists or Groups of Artists may submit a Proposal to Exhibit Form and samples of work in slide format to the Arts and Business Council of Rhode Island. The proposal will be evaluated by a review panel based on concept, availability of the exhibition space, quality of work and overall cohesiveness of the proposal. Each exhibition will run for an approximate one (1) month period based on the Schedule of Exhibitions.

To apply, please download the following forms:

Information for Artists
Space at Alice Exhibit Application


For more information or to tour The Space At Alice please contact Adrianne Smelko at the Arts & Business

Council Telephone: 401-621-6127. Email: adrianne@artsandbusinessri.org

Friday, August 25, 2006

The Schuylkill Center--Artist in Residence

Deadline: ONGOING

The purpose of The Schuylkill Center's Artists-in-Residence Program is to enhance awareness and appreciation for the environment through art projects and activities that involve the three components of education, presentation, and production.

Artists are selected based on the quality of their work and proposal statement. Proposals should include a workshop or activity that involves community or school groups. The workshop should address a nature related theme or issues concerning the environment. The workshop component can be for both project driven and/or arts-based learning driven residencies. Project driven proposals should include description of the body of work or piece that the artist is interested in developing. The work can be for both exterior and interior locations. Outdoor installations are especially encouraged.

Arts-based learning proposals should indicate how your art project relates to environment and ecology academic subjects. Artists from all visual arts backgrounds working with nontoxic materials are eligible and include sculpture, painting, mixed media, works on paper, fiber, etc. Selected artists will receive an honorarium, studio space and a housing stipend. The level and amount of stipends are subject to availability of funding.

Submission Fee: $15

Click here for complete guidelines.

Click here for submission form.

Contact:
Art Programs
The Schuylkill Center
8480 Hagy's Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Website: http://www.schuylkillcenter.org/

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education--The Gallery

Deadline: ONGOING
The Gallery at the Center is located just inside the main entrance of our main Education Building. We also have a consignment program through our Bookstore/Gift Shop. The Center will take a 30% commission on art sales. The Gallery is approximately 300 sq. ft and is appropriate for one to three person exhibitions of small works.

All 2-3 dimensional wall mounted media are eligible including: paintings, works on paper, fiber arts, mixed media, photography, paper arts and wall mounted sculpture. The Center will host an opening for the selected artist(s) and will promote the exhibition through press release, our organizational web site, quarterly newsletter and exhibition announcements.

Submission fee: $15
Contact:
Art Programs
The Schuylkill Center
8480 Hagy's Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128

Project Row Houses

Project Row Houses is seeking artists for its annual Arts and Music festival. This years festival will take place on October 21-22, 2006.

We are looking for artists to create site-specific, outdoor, sculptures, installations, and performances in and around the festival campus area.

In addition we are offering a long term exhibition opportunity for painters and muralists to create original works during the festival.

For both projects we will offer an honorarium for each artist.

Contact::
Name: Robert Pruitt
Phone: (713) 526-7662
Email: robertpruitt@projectrowhouses.org
Website: http://www.projectrowhouses.org

Kansas Art Quilters: Altered Views

Deadline (Receive): May 15, 2007

Kansas Art Quilters is dedicated to promoting the art quilt form in traveling exhibits, which educate the public. Kansas Art Quilters: Altered Views is the sixth annual traveling exhibit. Entries for this exhibit will not be juried, but must fit the definition of an art quilt; that is, two or more layers of textile material held together with stitching. Only artists who are members of Kansas Art Quilters may participate in this exhibit. To learn more about membership, go to http://www.kansasartquilters.org.

The entry fee is $10.00 for the first art quilt and $5 for each additional entry.

The exhibit venue schedule will be communicated via the Kansas Art Quilters website as well as emails via the Kansas Art Quilters Yahoo group.

Questions may be directed to Linda Frost: llfrost@sunflower.com
(785)841-3244


Download prospectus for complete details:

"Kansas Art Quilters: Altered Views" call for entries
(.doc format)

"Kansas Art Quilters: Altered Views" call for entries (.pdf format)

Tufts Street Community Gallery
Arlington Center for the Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

The Tufts Street Community Gallery is an informal exhibition space in the 3rd floor lounge of the Arlington Center for the Arts. One-person or group shows are considered. The focus of this exhibition space is to provide additional opportunities for artists, particularly emerging artists, to share their work with the public and gain experience in exhibiting their work.

Approximately 100 feet of wall space is available for hanging 2D work. Exhibits run for approximately 6 weeks, scheduled in advance.

Detailed information.

Contact:

Pam Shanley
Arlington Center for the Arts
41 Foster St., Arlington, MA 02474
email: pam@acarts.org
phone: 781-648-6220

Guest Curator Program - Gibbs Gallery

Aplications are reviewed twice annually.

Next deadline: January 15, 2007

The Gibbs Gallery of the Arlington Center for the Arts accepts proposals for six-week, group exhibitions. Proposals may include work in any visual media and may be organized around any theme or technique. The Gibbs Gallery seeks proposals by both established and emerging artists. The ideas, values, and vision expressed by the curatorial proposal need to be clear and explicit. Experimental work, multimedia work and installations are encouraged but must fit the available space. Curators may include their own work in the exhibit, but it should illuminate or develop the exhibition's concept.

Proposals must include at least two artists, and proposals for 3 or more artists are preferred. To apply to be a guest curator for an exhibition, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Submissions may be sent either via mail or electronically. Please submit:

  1. A brief curator's statement describing your exhibit concept. Include an explanation of how the pieces fit into your vision of the exhibit. In your proposal, translate your idea for the exhibition layout as concretely as possible, particularly if there are 3-D pieces.
  2. A resume for each artist included in the exhibit proposal.
  3. An artist's statement from each artist.
  4. Submit a maximum of 20 slides total showing either actual or representative work. Label each slide with: artist name, title of piece, dimensions, and medium; indicate top of slide; mark slide "A" if actual work to be exhibited or "R" if work is representative of that to be exhibited.

Complete details available at the website.

Guest Curator Program
Arlington Center for the Arts
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474
Web: www.acarts.org

Vortex 2006: A Juried Exhibition - Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse


Deadline: October 2, 2006

Vortex: A Juried art exhibition hosted by Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse, challenges Massachusetts artists to submit original and inspirational work that explores the role interconnectivity plays in art. The Blue Men--- who come from the part of us that wants to share, play and experience the simple joy of being alive-- invite all artists to discover and explore the dynamics of interconnectivity in shared communities.

This competition is open to all Massachusetts residents. Work is being accepted in two age categories: 12 to 17 years old and 18+ years old.

Awards

The 18+ years old category will have four recipients of cash prizes: $2500 Grand Prize, $1000 Second Prize, and $500 each for Third and Fourth. In addition, the four selected artists' work will be exhibited in the Charles Playhouse lobby for up to one year.

The 12 to 17 year old category will have four recipients of gift certificates for art supplies and have their work on exhibit at the Boston Children's Museum. Grand Prize will also include tuition (up to $500) to art classes.

Eligibility

All media welcome. The work must be wall mountable and no larger than 35" w x 40" h x 3" d.

Artists must reside in, or currently attend school in Massachusetts.

No Entry FEE.


Blue Man Group Boston
ATTN: Vortex Exhibition
Suite 1000A Park Plaza, 10th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
No phone call inquiries please.
Visit the Website

In addition, winners are required to submit gallery-ready, framed artwork for display in the lobby. If artwork is not already framed or gallery-ready, Blue Man Group will compensate up to $250 for the cost of framing upon presentation of receipt. Winners will also be invited to attend an unveiling and prize presentation event tentatively scheduled for October 30, 2006.

Please review the official rules and regulations.
To enter, you must complete and sign the official entry form.

FUEL Collection

Deadline: September 25, 2006

The FUEL Collection is actively seeking fresh, new, and exciting art and is issuing an open call for submissions to its Fall 2006 exhibition with no restrictions on style or media. Selected works will be featured in a month-long exhibition in the FUEL space.

The focal point of FUEL's vision is to aid the launch of successful artistic careers by a creating a truly unique and singular forum for the display of art. Situated in a newly renovated, historic building in the heart of Philadelphia, FUEL explores what a gallery can be as both a venue as well as an active entity within a broader context. This unique atmosphere creates a platform from which emerging artists may not only flourish and exceed their own personal expectations, but also contribute to and ultimately find their own place within the broader arts community.
For further information, please Web site listed below.
Contact: Jennifer Yaron
Organization: FUEL Collection
Telephone: 215-592-8400
E-mail: jen@fuelcollection.com
Web: www.fuelcollection.com

Window Arts Project - The Somerville Arts Council and ArtsUnion

Deadline: September 1, 2006
The Somerville Arts Council and ArtsUnion invite visual artists to submit work for its Windows Arts Project (WAP) 2006. Selected work will hang in the windows of Union Square businesses or be installed in outdoor locales. This is a juried exhibit; proposals will be reviewed by Somerville Arts Council staff and board members. Of special interest is work that is relatively large, bold and innovative art that will capture the attention of passersby while walking through Union Square and help convey the vibrant, innovative and artistic vibe of the area.

Preference may be given to Somerville artists and artists whose work is relative to Union Square. Please note that artists are required to install and take down their work and should be comfortable working with business owners.

The dates for the WAP exhibition are October 6 through November 3, 2006. Installation dates are September 30 through October 4, 2006.

To apply and receive information about the submission process, please refer to the contact information provided below.

Contact: Rosie Branson Gill
Organization: The Somerville Arts Council and ArtsUnion
Mailing Address: Somerville Arts Council/WAP, 50 Evergreen Ave., Somerville, MA 02145
Telephone: 401-578-1429
E-mail: artsunionsomerville@yahoo.com
Web: www.somervilleartscouncil.org

Friday, August 18, 2006

Variety Bag Competition

Offer Closes: October 27, 2006
Entry Deadline: November 30, 2006


£3,300 of prizes to be won

33 prizes of £100 worth of products from Texere Yarns (that's a prize for every year the company has been around!)

Send for a FREE Variety Bag from Texere Yarns and use it to make your entry for our competition.

The Competition

Using the contents of the chosen Variety Bag as the main source of yarn, we are challenging you to create a piece of work not exceeding A4 in size.

The choice of technique is up to you. Use the yarns for hand or machine embroidery, couching, weaving, embellishing, braid and tassel making, knitting - or combine a variety of techniques. Other media, such as paints, Bondaweb, buttons, beads, braids or lace can also be used.

Let the colour of your chosen Variety Bag inspire you - and allow your imagination to run riot!

Variety Bags


Available in a range of 19 colourways, from bright primaries to dark dramatics and soft pastels, Texere Variety Bags contain an assortment of mainly fancy yarns including ribbon, glitter, chenille, mohair, loop, slub and bouclé; each bag contains 3 metres each of a minimum of 15 yarns of one colourway.

Send for a Variety Bag

Offer closes October 27th. Bags cannot be sent out to applications received after this date.

To receive a Variety Bag, please send an SAE (minimum size A5) stating your colour choice (click here to see colours) to:

"Stitch Variety Bag Offer"
Texere Yarns
College Mill
Barkerend Road
Bradford BD1 4AU, UK

If you are applying from abroad, please include an envelope and international reply coupons.

Click here for rules and complete details.


Holland Paper Biennial 2008

Deadline: September 1, 2007

The next Holland Paper Biennial will be organized in the summer of 2008. If you would like to participate, please send us at least 5 (digital) photographs or slides of your recent artworks and a curriculum vitae in English before September 1, 2007. At the end of September 2007 a jury will meet and make a choice for the Holland Paper Biennial 2008. All photographs and slides will be returned.

Museum Rijswijk
Holland Paper Biennial 2008
Herenstraat 67
2282 BR Rijswijk

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Juried Exhibition "Discoveries"
George Segal Gallery


Deadline: October 21, 2006

Tenth Annual Open Juried Exhibition "Discoveries" at Montclair State University's new George Segal Gallery January 15 to February 16, 2007.

$25 entry fee for three images (slides or CD acceptable). All media accepted including videos and installations.

Juror: Phyllis Tuchman, internationally known art critic and curator.

Studio Montclair, 108 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 (973) 744-1818. SASE for prospectus or download from website www.studiomontclair.org

Call for Exhibition Proposals
The Greater Reston Arts Center

Deadline: October 1, 2006

The Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) is requesting proposals for exhibitions for its main gallery space. Proposals will be accepted from artists, independent curators, or arts organizations.

Artists who live in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia are eligible to apply.

Visit http://www.restonarts.org/exhibitions/exhibit-call.htm for a full prospectus.

North Charleston City Gallery

Deadline: November 30, 2006

Serious visual and fine craft artists are invited to apply to the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department for consideration as an exhibiting artist at the North Charleston City Gallery. Applications are reviewed twice a year, deadlines are November 30 and May 30. Artists can review and download the information on www.northcharleston.org or call 843-745-1087 for information.

The $100.00 Box Year 3

Deadline: October 15, 2006

Bering & James and Mind Puddles will host the third annual $100.00 Box. We are asking local, national, and international artists to participate. This is a great way to join in Houston's thriving art community and have your work seen by hundreds of patrons between the two galleries. The diversity within the work shown makes this one of Houston's most talked about art exhibits.

Web Site:http://beringandjames.com

Artists will receive $50.00 for every piece they sell. Spacetaker.org will receive $10.00 for every piece sold.

How to Apply:

Step 1. Reserve Boxes. All boxes are $10.00. You may order as many boxes as you wish. Boxes are 12" x 12" x 1.5" (all boxes must be able to be hung on the wall).

Reserve Boxes at: 713-529-0351 or bb@beringandjames.com.
Bering & James, Inc.
805 Rhode Place #500
Houston, TX 77019

Step 2. Send completed form with payment to Bering & James

Step 3. Boxes will be shipped out mid-August through mid-October after payment is received.

Step 4. Ship final box back to Bering & James Nov. 15th - Dec. 1st.

"Think Small"
Juried Show for Small Works

Deadline: September 28, 2006

Lawrence Street Gallery presents a juried show for two and three dimensional work no larger than 12" in any direction. Dates of the exhibition are October 3-28, with opening reception 6-9 p.m. October 6. Entries due the week of Sept. 24, 2006.

$25.00 fee for submission of up to three entries. Visit our website and refer to "think small" entry form for further specifications.

Apply using the entry form on the website.

All media welcome, size is the only restriction.

19th Annual A.E. Backus Fine Art Festival

Deadline: December 22, 2006

The A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery, Inc. located in Ft. Pierce, Florida, is currently seeking creative and exciting exhibitors for the 19th Annual A.E. Backus Fine Art Festival March 3-4, 2007. This is a festival with the emphasis on the arts.

For more information, please visit our website to download the application or request an application via email: festival@backusgallery.com

Qualifications: Fine art and fine craft only.The artist must attend the event.

Herberger Theater Center ART GALLERY

Deadline: October 2, 2006

The Herberger Theater Center is accepting applications for inclusion in our Art Gallery. The Herberger invites you to submit artwork for consideration in an exhibit between January and June 2007. Artists are selected by a juried panel consisting of artists from various disciplines.

Themes for exhibits include:

Drawing Energy, January - March 2007
Artwork that features the direct expression and spontaneity of drawing in a wide range of mediums - painting, sculpture, photography, prints and mixed media. Not only drawings as works in themselves, but drawing as part of a wide range of two and three dimensional works. Think off the page:drawing with light in photographs, drawing with metal in space, drawing as installation.

Layers of Meaning, April - June 2007
Works that allude to the history of their development in the building up and removing of layers of material. Discovering different meanings and symbols, and a sense of time, layered into these two and three dimensional artworks.

The Call To Artists is open to all professional artists residing in Arizona who are 18 years of age or older. A brief resume or bio, electronic images and a $20 non-refundable fee must accompany the entry form. Official rules and application are available for downloading on the art gallery page of our website at www.herbergertheater.org or by calling (602) 254-7399 x115.

Media
Work in all media including, but not limited to, Mixed Media, Photography, Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture. Artwork must not exceed 150 pounds installed and measure no larger than six feet by six feet.

Herberger Theater Center Exhibition Entries
222 E. Monroe
Phoenix, AZ 85004

National Art Premiere 2007

Deadline: November 25, 2006
National Art Premiere 2007. February 14 - March 21. Seeking all styles fine art for show held at the Elmhurst Artists Guild Gallery in the Elmhurst Art Museum. Minimum $3000 cash awards.

The Elmhurst Artists Guild's National Art Premiere 2007 Exhibition is open to all US and Canadian artists 18 years of age and older. All works must be original and completed in the past 5 years. All media except film and video are eligible for exhibition. No work may exceed 48" in any direction or 125 lbs. in weight.

How to Apply: #10 SASE for prospectus: Elmhurst Artists Guild, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave. Elmhurst, IL 60126 or www.elmhurstartistsguild.org

Canada Council for the Arts Assistance to Visual Artists: Project Grants

Deadline: December 1, 2006

Program Description
Project Grants provide support for research/creation, professional development, production and career development activities for professional artists making an important contribution to contemporary visual arts. The proposed project must be significant and advance the long-term artistic and/or career development of the applicant.

Types of project grants:

Research/Creation: This type of grant allows for a period of independent research at a key moment in the artistic practice of the applicant. The project must demonstrate the capacity to advance the artistic practice of the artist.

Production: This grant supports production costs of one or more works where there is at least one confirmed public presentation of the work(s) in a professional context. The project must demonstrate the capacity to advance the career of the artist.

Career Development: This grant supports the advancement of an artist's career through development of specific tools such as Web sites and portfolios; and/or the growth of a professional network with partners such as critics, curators, art dealers or publishers. The applicant must demonstrate that the project occurs in a key period with regard to its impact on the progression of his or her career.

The updated application form

Full program description

Canada Council for the Arts: Travel Grants

Deadline: October 1, 2006


Professional Artists in Visual Arts including Artists in Photography, Fine Craft and Architecture, and Independent Critics and Curators

Four deadlines annually: January 1, March 1, and June 1, October 1

Program Description

The Visual Arts Section of the Canada Council for the Arts provides a range of grants in recognition and support of the independent creative work of professional Canadian artists of all cultures. These grants are intended for artists working in the following art forms: visual arts including photography, fine craft and architecture, and independent criticism and curation. Artists, critics, curators and programmers working in the fields of new media and audio, film and video should apply under the Travel Grants to Media Arts Professionals program.

Travel Grants to Professional Artists contribute towards expenses incurred to travel to an event important to the artist's career. Except for independent critics and curators, travel related to research, development or creation of a visual arts project is not eligible under this program (unless created in the context of a residency).

The application form

Full description of the program.

New Hope Young Artists Arts & Crafts Festival

Deadline: September 15, 2006


The 13th Annual Juried New Hope Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival will take place on Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st, 2006.

This year's show will also have a venue for 'young artists' on West Mechanic Street, giving them the opportunity to display and sell their work and experience exhibiting at an outdoor arts and crafts show.

Click here for the Young Artists application.

The Chamber is seeking young artists and crafts-people to join this outstanding event.

Applicants must be in school or college. All original art and artistic crafts are eligible for this exhibition.

For information or application, please call 215-862-9990 or email Sharon@newhopechamber.com

DATES

Saturday, September 30, 2006 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday, October 1, 2006 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

You can show on either Saturday or Sunday or on both days. Prizes will be awarded and winners will be included in press releases.

West Mechanic Street will be closed to traffic and we will provide some tents with tables for this show. Musicians and some kids activities will be in the same area.

The cost to show is $25.00 day, and you can sell your work. If you would like to participate in the show and can't afford to pay $25.00, there are businesses that are looking to sponsor promising young artists to enable their work to be seen. Please contact your favorite business or contact the Chamber. 215-862-9990

Contact:

GREATER NEW HOPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P. O. BOX 633

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Gallery 1C03 Exhibit Proposal
Submissions for 2007-08 & 2008-09

Deadline: September 15, 2006


Gallery 1C03 exhibits work in various media including, but not limited to, painting, prints, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, video, performance and installation. Gallery 1C03's programming strives to intersect with various areas of study at The University of Winnipeg, a primarily undergraduate university located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Previous exhibitions, for example, have dealt with questions of feminism, sexuality, history, politics, environment, urbanality, technology, literature and more. For further information about The University of Winnipeg, please visit www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/artgallery-index

Proposals must include:
- a current cv,
- artist statement,
- exhibition proposal,
- up to 20 slides with accompanying slide list OR cds with jpeg - images and image list OR videotapes (vhs)
- specific requirements (particularly when these involve budgetary matters)
- self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of your materials
-All submissions are reviewed by the University's Art Advisory Committee.

For further information contact:
Jennifer Gibson
University Art Curator
j.gibson@uwinnipeg.ca
telephone (204)786-9253

Proposals should be mailed to:
Art Curator / Gallery 1C03 / The University of Winnipeg
515 Portage Avenue / Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9
Phone: (204) 786-9253 / Fax: (204) 774-4134
Website: www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/artgallery-index

Common Thread

Deadline for Entry: October 31st, 2006

The seventh national juried show ~ Common Thread ~ open to all textile artists in Canada.

Jurors:

Michael Maynard - Associate Dean of Visual & Performing Arts at Sheridan Institute

Joan Phillips - Artist, Teacher, Founding Member - Oakville Stitchery Guild, former Owner of the Silver Thimble

Barbara Klunder internationally renowned Artist in textiles and other media

To participate in this event, please download and fully complete an Application.

Form, Not Function:
Quilt Art at the Carnegie Exhibit

Entry deadline: October 7, 2006 (postmark)









January 12 – March 8, 2007

Open to artists living in the United States. Artists may submit contemporary
quilt art; other media and techniques may be incorporated. All works must be quilted (layers held together with stitching) and able to be hung on a wall. Works must be original and completed since January 1, 2004. Maximum size is 55" wide, 84" long; no minimum size.

Awards
$1,000 best in show, plus additional cash awards for excellence.

Entry Fee
$25 for three works; $10 for each additional work entered.

Download Prospectus

For additional information:

Carnegie Center at (812) 944-7336
www.carnegiecenter.org

Ontario Juried Quilt Show

Deadline: March 23, 2007


THE ONTARIO JURIED SHOW - 2007
May 23-26, 2007



The Ontario Juried Quilt Show is a province-wide competition with a reputation for excellence and innovation showcasing Ontario's best. The quilts are juried-in by a panel of jurors and there is judging in several categories.


For full entry details, entry form, and a list of prizes visit www.waterlooquiltfestival.com or call 1-888-807-7909

Artisan Holiday Bazaar

Deadline for entry: October 18, 2006

Artisan Holiday Bazaar
November 24 - December 23, 2006

Fine crafts in all three-dimensional media (except clothing), traditional or innovative, functional or decorative, and the objects should be for sale.

Receipt of Work: November 15-19, 2006 - 12-7pm

Submission Procedures

Send up to 10 images of available work in slide format or as jpgs in an email attachment.

No entry fee to submit work to the Artisan Gallery. Membership is required upon acceptance.

Sales Policy: The artist will receive 60% of the sales price.

For complete details and entry procedure visit: http://womanmade.org/artisangallery.html

Contents Include: Metal Clay

Entry Deadline: January 17, 2007

Contents Include: Metal Clay
April 6 - June 21, 2007

We are seeking original crafts from all disciplines that are made entirely of, or that use other materials with, metal clay. This metal clay can be any brand, i.e. Art Metal Clay or Precious Metal Clay . These objects can be functional or decorative, but the use of metal clay should be physically or visually proportionate to other materials with which it might be incorporated. The metal clay can be used in any manner you wish, there are no restrictions on other processes or secondary materials.

Artist Notifications: February 21, 2007
Receipt of Work: March 28-30, 2007 - 12-7pm


Submission Procedures

Send up to 10 images of available work in slide format or as jpgs in an email attachment.

No entry fee to submit work to the Artisan Gallery. Membership is required upon acceptance.

Sales Policy: The artist will receive 60% of the sales price.

For complete details and entry procedure visit:
http://womanmade.org/artisangallery.html

All Manner of Humor

Entry Deadline: March 16, 2007

All Manner of Humor
June 29 - August 30, 2007

Women artists from all craft disciplines are invited to submit work that explores the notion of humor. The concept of humor can be explored by using a decorative, functional, literal, or conceptual (ex. letting the material itself embody the notion) approach or combinations thereof, in any three-dimensional materials.

The idea of what is humorous is of course, subjective. Consider: whimsical, visual puns, amusing, comical, absurd, etc. Please include a statement of your intentions with the works submitted.

Artist Notifications: April 18, 2007
Receipt of Work: June 20-22, 2007 - 12-7pm


Submission Procedures

Send up to 10 images of available work in slide format or as jpgs in an email attachment.

No entry fee to submit work to the Artisan Gallery. Membership is required upon acceptance.

Sales Policy: The artist will receive 60% of the sales price.

For complete details and entry procedure visit:
http://womanmade.org/artisangallery.html

All Manner of Mosaics

Entry Deadline: September 29

All Manner of Mosaics
January 19 -March 29, 2007

Loosely translated: a mosaic is an image comprised of individual parts arranged and juxtaposed to make a cohesive whole. We are seeking original crafts from all disciplines, utilizing traditional, contemporary and conceptual approaches to the mosaic process. The work/s must be comprised of three-dimensional materials that when placed, create the surface of an object, or an object. It may be one or more sided. There are no restrictions on the nature of the material or process as long as it conforms to the concept of a mosaic. Always feel free to email us for clarification.

Artist Notifications: October 27
Receipt of Work: January 10-12, 2007 - 12-7pm

Submission Procedures

Send up to 10 images of available work in slide format or as jpgs in an email attachment.

No entry fee to submit work to the Artisan Gallery. Membership is required upon acceptance.

Sales Policy: The artist will receive 60% of the sales price.

For complete details and entry procedure visit: http://womanmade.org/artisangallery.html

Monday, August 14, 2006

Greenwood Quiltery and Gallery

Deadline: ONGOING

Greenwood Gallery is currently accepting submissions programming. Submissions reviewed on an ongoing basis for sole and group proposals. Shows are offered in monthly slots.

A commercial gallery working on a low commission basis, Greenwood Gallery exhibits work from emerging to established artists. We seek to maintain a relationship with the tradition or quilting while exploring new avenues in textile art.

Please include with your submission:
  • 10 images of work in slide, CD, or photo format
  • A statement of intent
  • Full contact information
Packages can be sent to:
Christine Whitehouse, Gallery Co-ordinator
Greenwood Quiltery and Gallery
275 Woolwich, St.
Guelph, ON
N1H 3V8

Alternately, packages may be sent by e-mail to: contact@greenwoodquiltery.com

Friday, August 11, 2006

Paradise City Art Festivals

Postmark Deadline: September 20, 2006

Please read all the following general information carefully as well as the individual show overview. Each show's separate overview contains important information about each show, its location and schedule, and booth pricing.

spring 2007 show applications:
apply now!

Marlborough
March 16, 17 & 18, 2007

Philadelphia
March 30, March 31 & April 1, 2007

Northampton
May 26, 27 & 28, 2007
Memorial Day Weekend

Eligibility

All Paradise City shows are juried. Five slides or digital images of your work are required. All other submission details are included in the show application.

Submissions in both craft and fine art will be judged on the basis of design, technical skill, originality, diversity and imagination.

All work must be entirely handmade and the original design of the artist. Participants must exhibit the type and quality of work shown in their slides.

Application Guidelines
application guidelines: all shows

contact information

Paradise City, Inc.
30 Industrial Drive East
Northampton, MA 01060

toll free: 800.511.9725
office: 413.587.0772
fax: 413.587.0966
email your questions

Imagine and Create Quilting Contest

Entries must be received by October 1, 2006

Quilters of all levels are encouraged to enter their quilts in the 2006 Locust Quilt and Craft ' WinterFest' Quilting Competition ' Imagine and Create'. Quilt contest entries must be received by October 1, 2006. WinterFest will be held November 4, 2006 and November 5, 2006 at the Hilton Columbia in Columbia Maryland.

First, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded in each of the categories. The first-place winner in each category will be awarded $300, second-place $175 and third-place $100.

Please download the complete contest rules and quilt contest entry form to enter.



Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts Residency Program


Deadline: Sept. 30, 2006
Residency July 2007 - December 2007

[see below for additional deadlines]


The Bemis Center is accepting applications for residencies. Residents will be provided with a monthly stipend, studio space and living accommodations. Artists are required to donate at least one piece of art and give at least one slide presentation while in residence. Residencies are open to all visual arts.
For more information, contact:

Cary Tobin
Residency Coordinator
402-341-7130, ext. 12
cary@bemicenter.org

Application Deadlines Residencies for 2007-2009

July 2007 - December 2007
Deadline for Application: September 30, 2006

January 2008 - June 2008
Deadline for Application: February 28, 2007

July 2008 - December 2008
Deadline for Application: September 30, 2007

January 2009 - June 2009
Deadline for Application: February 28, 2008

Visual Arts Society of Texas
Visual Arts Exhibition


Deadline: postmarked/submitted by December 1, 2006.


The Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST) sponsors this annual event to encourage visual artists, to promote excellence and diversity in the arts, and to increase the awareness and appreciation of art in the Greater Denton community.

Nebraska artist Karen Kunc, internationallyacclaimed printmaker, will serve as the juror for our 39th Annual Visual Arts Exhibition.

Open to All artists residing in the United States and U.S. Territories.

All work must be original and completed in the last 24 months.

Artists may submit up to three (3) images for a non-refundable fee of $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Only one image per person may be selected for the exhibit.

Awards: Best of Show $1000: Total cash and merchandise awards, $10,000 +

Eligible Media: 2D and 3D work including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, textiles, graphics, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and metalworking. No installation work accepted.

Download Prospectus or send SASE to VAST, PO 1281, Denton, TX 76202

www.VASTarts.org

Contact:
Lynne Cagle
940-387-7559
Lynne.Cagle@verizon.net

The Journal of Modern Craft


Deadline: December 31, 2006.

The Journal of Modern Craft is the first peer-reviewed academic journal to provide an interdisciplinary and international forum for the rigorous analysis of craft.

The journal covers all aspects of craft as it exists within the condition of modernity (from the mid-19th century to the present day), without geographical or disciplinary boundary. Its editors welcome articles and reviews that analyze the relevance of craft to architecture, design, contemporary art, literature, and other fields, as well as the central disciplines of clay, wood, fiber, glass, metal, paper, etc.

The overall editorial objective is for the journal to support a mobile and wide-ranging contemporary discourse on craft as an issue in all creative fields, while also being an authoritative historical voice on the subject of craft as a field of historical practice in its own right.

The Journal of Modern Craft includes peer-reviewed articles; exhibition and book reviews; reflections on practice; and reprinted historical texts, sometimes in translation. The editors welcome suggestions and submissions for any of these sections.

The Journal of Modern Craft is edited by:

  • Glenn Adamson, Victoria & Albert Museum

  • Tanya Harrod, Royal College of Art

  • Edward S. Cooke, Yale University

  • Kevin Murray (book review editor), Crafts Victoria

  • Louise Mazanti (exhibition review editor), Danmarks Designskole

The journal will launch in March 2008.

Please address correspondence to Glenn Adamson at g.adamson@vam.ac.uk.


Small Works: Shrines For Good Spirits

Deadline: September 15, 2006


Seeking fiber-related art for Fiber Art Center's annual small works show, November 16, 2006-January 12, 2007. Each artist to be represented by 6-12 works. Open to artists in the Northeast. Entry fee: $20. For full prospectus visit http://www.fiberartcenter.org/ or send SASE to: Small Works, Fiber Art Center, 79 South Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002.

Click here for prospectus.

Hun Gallery

Deadline: September 20, 2006

Open to all artists, national and international, over the age of 18, working in Fine art media. All work entered must have been completed within the last three years. All media are eligible (Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Video, Installation, Audio and Digital, Computer Art). Artists may submit work with special installation requirements if the artist will be available to install.

- 2-dimensional work should not exceed 48" (h) x 36"(w).
- 3-dimensional work should not exceed 36" in any dimension.
- Video, Audio should be no longer than 20min

Entry Fee
- $ 30 up to 3 works (If you wish to include more than 3, please include $5.00 for each additional. No maximum.)

AWARD
- Winners will participate in 'Hun Gallery International 2006' at Hun Gallery
- Winners will be represented and promoted by 'Hun Gallery Artists' File' for 6 months.
- The catalogue of 'Hun Gallery International 2006' will be produced and widely distributed in worldwide including France,
China, Canada, Japan as well as New York.
- Selected artists among winners will be featured in Hun Gallery Art Bank and they will be invited for a group exhibition every year.

PDF File:
Entry Form
Application

Word File:
Entry Form
Application

For More Information:
Hun Gallery
E-mail:
hungallery@yahoo.com or hun@hungallery.org
Website:
www.hungallery.org
Tel: 1-212-594-1312
Fax: 1-212-594-1312


The Six Points Fellowship (NYC)


Deadline for Inquiry Form: August 31, 2006

The Six Points Fellowship supports individual artists in the New York area who want to develop new projects with a Jewish focus, theme or element. We believe that creative expression is essential to Jewish community, identity, and meaning and the Six Points Fellowship was created to support the artists who contribute to that process. The two-year fellowship program will provide 12 artists with a living stipend, financial project support, professional development workshops, and ongoing peer and professional-led learning opportunities. The fellowship will accept artists working in visual arts, music, and performing arts.

During the 2-year fellowship, artists will create and present their diverse projects to young audiences in the New York area, through programs such as live performances, audio recordings, and gallery events.

The two-year fellowship will provide: (1) Stipend — $25,000 over two years; (2) Project Grant – Up to $20,000 over two years; (3) 3 retreats, monthly salons, coaching, and mentorship.

Visit website for complete details: http://www.sixpointsfellowship.org/index.php

Contact:
Phone: 917-558-9013
email: info@sixpointsfellowship.org.

The fellowship cycle begins in early 2007.

Download the Six Points Fellowship Letter of Inquiry:

PDF Download
DOC Download

Kent Place Gallery


Deadline: September 30, 2006


Failure
Exhibition Dates: January 8-February 2, 2007.
Exhibition Location: Kent Place Gallery on the campus of Kent Place School, 42 Norwood Avenue, Summit, NJ.

This group show will feature contemporary art about weakness, deficiency, incompetence, error, loss, breakdown, disintegration, extinction, and other, related signs of life. Artworks may address issues including the aesthetics of the incomplete, the broken and the wrong, the failure of physical forms, concepts of individual failure or failures of groups or nations.

Submission Requirements:
4 slides, labeled w/ name, size, medium, title and date
resume
brief artist's statement
SASE for return of materials.

Work should be no larger than 60" in any direction. Please only submit work relevant to the theme described above.

Mail to:
Ken Weathersby
Gallery Director
10 Roosevelt Place, #44
Montclair, NJ 07042
E-mail: weathersbyk@kentplace.org

Union Art Gallery at UWM | Invites Proposals


Deadline: September 5, 2006


The University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee invites artist proposals for an upcoming exhibition about Marriage, Home & Family. In a political and social atmosphere boiling over with a mixture of religious convictions and civil rights legislation, the issue of what constitutes marriage and family is very relevant to contemporary discourse.

The Union Art Gallery at UWM invites artists to participate in a dialog on these issues through an exhibition that will consider these themes in a collection of small works that will be exhibited as one large "quilt" on the walls of the gallery. Any medium is acceptable, but each work must be submitted as a wall-mountable 2' x 2' square. Paintings, photographs, collages, textiles and 3-D works including those that extend out or down from the wall - will all be considered. When all work is submitted, these squares will be placed together to form a giant quilt on the walls of the gallery.

Additionally, the gallery is taking proposals for separate installation pieces to be created in four alcoves. These installations should also address this topic as a more investigated and conclusive aspect to this theme. If interested in exhibiting installation work in one of these four spaces, please submit a proposal with images or sketches. Four will be selected by the curator for exhibition.

For additional information, please e-mail: skyberg@aux.uwm.edu.

http://www.aux.uwm.edu/Union/events/gallery/gallery.html

To submit 2' x 2' squares and/or installation proposals, mail to:
UWM Union
Union Art Gallery
Attn: Andrea Skyberg, Gallery Manager
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53211

MASTER ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Deadline: January 13, 2007


Seeking artists for residency, May 15, 2007 to June 4, 2007.

For complete details contact:

Atlantic Center for the Arts
1414 Art Center Av
New Smyrna Beach FL 32168
Phone: 800-393-6975
email: program@atlanticcenterforthearts.org
Website: http://www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org/

CALL FOR EXHIBIT PROPOSALS

Deadline: December 31, 2006

The Downstairs Gallery is seeking proposals from all 2-D and 3-D artists for exhibitions:

October 2006
January 2007
March 2007
May 2007

No entry fee.

Contact:
Renee Decator
The Downstairs Gallery
decatjr@aol.com

ORTHOPEDIC-RELATED ART COMPETITION


Deadline: October 15, 2006


ORTHOPEDIC-RELATED ART COMPETITION
Seeking entries that address artists' feelings toward, or relationship with, orthopaedic condition/the history of orthopedics; for traveling exhibit, film, coffee table book, website, online museum and/or display at 75th Anniversary celebration in San Francisco, March 2008.

Open to both orthopedic patients (any person who presently have, or have had, an orthopaedic condition; any age) and orthopedic surgeons. Open to paintings and drawings (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, charcoal, etc.), fine art prints (lithographs, etching, intaglio, wood cuts, etc.), giclees (Iris prints), photography, graphics, cyber art, sculpture, ceramics, glass, mosaics, textiles, crafts, functional art and other mixed media.

Submit up to 10 works of art:

James Bregenzer
bregenzer@aaos.org
847-384-4031

Addy Kujawa
kujawa@aaos.org
847-384-4033

http://www.aaos.org/emotion

Regional Emerging Artist Residency
January - July 2007


DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: October 1, 2006

Residency
Established in January 2000, the Regional Emerging Artist Residency is a program that provides emerging visual artists with time and space to explore their work in a supportive, thriving, artistic environment. One artist in his or her early professional career is chosen from a regional pool of applicants.

Artspace grants two 6-month residencies per year in Raleigh, NC. The residency includes a private, rent-free studio with 24-hour access. Artspace does NOT provide transportation or living quarters.

Each month residents will be presented to the Triangle community during Artspace's opening receptions and gallery walk. A fully supported exhibition of the resident's work will be presented in the studio during the final month of the residency.

The primary focus of the program is to provide an artist with time for independent work, but some participation in Artspace programs is expected. During the residency, resident artists must contribute to Artspace's educational programs and tours by working in their studios during business hours, especially during scheduled tours. Resident artists will also be expected to give a presentation, talk, and/or demonstration to the public during the 6-month period.

Eligibility

Artspace's Emerging Artist Residencies are available to promising artists in their formative years committed to advancing their own work and professional careers.
Artists must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents over 18 years of age and must reside in North Carolina.
Artists working in most mediums will be considered.
Artists working with toxic materials, hazardous machinery, etc. will not be considered due to limitations within the building.
Artists must not be currently enrolled in an institutional program of study, including instructional museum programs.
Artists must be ready to enjoy working in an open studio setting where the public is able to interact with the artist during public hours. Artists must work in the studio a minimum of 15 hours per week during public hours.

Complete details available here: http://www.artspacenc.org/rear_prospectus.html

Inquiries
Please contact Lia Newman, Director of Exhibitions & Programs:
Email: lnewman@artspacenc.org
Tele: 919.821.2787 Fax: 919.821.0383

SUMMER ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: October 1, 2006

Summer Artist-In-Residence Program — July 2007
The Artist In Residence program at Artspace is intended to provide an artist with a brief studio opportunity to work on a project of his/her choosing and to interact with the public and the artist community. It is also an opportunity for an artist to exhibit his/her work for 4 to 6 weeks immediately following the residency. During the residency period, the artist teaches 2 classes or workshops in conjunction with the Artspace Summer Arts Program (ASAP), and presents a short talk and discussion each week to the ASAP students. During the exhibition period, the artist presents a general lecture or demonstration about his/her own work or a related topic during the opening reception for his/her exhibition.

Eligibility
The Summer Artist Residency is available to established, dedicated, working artists.
Artists must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents over 18 years of age. Artists working in most mediums will be considered.

Artists must be ready to enjoy working in an open studio setting where the
public is able to interact with the artist during public hours.
Artists must work in the studio a minimum of 20 hours per week during public hours.
Submitting Artists must be experienced in art instruction – preferably with
adults and children (ages 8+).
Submitting Artists must be prepared to exhibit their work based on the work
submitted for application.

Compensation
Artspace offers an honorarium of $2000, which is paid at the end of the residency period.

Complete details available here: http://www.artspacenc.org/sair_prospectus.html

Inquiries
Please contact Lia Newman, Director of Exhibitions & Programs:
Email: lnewman@artspacenc.org
Tele: 919.821.2787 Fax: 919.821.0383

Call for Exhibition Proposals

Call for exhibition proposals held every other year - Next open call in 2007

Artspace is seeking innovative proposals from artists working in 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional media for solo and/or group shows. Artspace is a non-profit visual art center dedicated to presenting quality exhibitions and educational programs within an open-studio environment. We have been recognized for presenting award-winning exhibitions in three exhibition galleries that feature regional, national, and international artists.

Proposals are being sought for exhibitions through 2008. Our galleries are dedicated to challenging exhibitions by both emerging and established artists.

Exhibitions run for 6-8 weeks with an opening reception being held during First Friday Gallery Walks. Most exhibits include a gallery talk or slide lecture presented by the artist. All exhibits are supported by press and insurance coverage and are free and open to the public. Works may be for sale however, Artspace does not place an emphasis on the sale of artwork but rather on the artistic quality of the work being presented. Artspace takes a small commission of 30% on works sold in our galleries.

Complete details available here: http://www.artspacenc.org/exhibitions_opp.html

For more information please contact:
Lia Newman, Director of Programs & Exhibitions
Email: lnewman@artspacenc.org
Tel: 919-821-2787, Fax: 919-821-0383