Rome Prize 2007

Multiple Deadlines and Application Fees:

� Applications postmarked on or before November 1, 2006 require a $25 application fee.

� Applications postmarked from Nov 2 through Nov 15 require a $50 application fee.

� Applications postmarked after Nov 15 will not be accepted.

� Applicants applying in more than one field, whose application is postmarked on or before Nov 1, must submit a $40 application fee.

� Applicants applying in more than one field, whose application is postmarked from Nov 2 through Nov 15, must submit a $75 application fee.

The American Academy in Rome invites applications for the Rome Prize competition. One of the leading overseas centers for independent study and advanced research in the arts and the humanities, the Academy offers up to thirty fellowships for periods ranging from six months to two years.

Rome Prize winners reside at the Academy's eleven-acre center in Rome and receive room and board, a study or studio, and a stipend. Stipends for six-month fellowships are $11,000 and stipends for eleven-month fellowships are $22,000.

Fellowships are awarded in the following fields: Architecture; Design; Historic Preservation and Conservation; Landscape Architecture; Musical Composition; Visual Arts; Ancient Studies; Medieval Studies; Renaissance and Early Modern Studies; and Modern Italian Studies.

For further information or to download guidelines and application, visit the Academy's website at

www.aarome.org or contact us at (212) 751-7200 x47 or info@aarome.org.

2007 Art Kudos International Juried Competition

Deadline: June 25, 2007

The Art Kudos competition is an annual international juried exhibition that serves to recognize and honor excellence in the visual arts. Artists who are selected as finalists benefit from world-wide exposure in an online-only exhibition (www.artkudos.com) and have the opportunity to win cash awards for their exemplary work. A total of $3,000 will be awarded in the 2007 Art Kudos competition. Artists working in all media are eligible to enter.

Each year a distinguished art professional is chosen to serve as juror of awards. We are very pleased to have Peter Trippi, editor of Fine Art Connoisseur serving as juror of awards for the upcoming 2007 exhibition.

The Art Kudos competition is sponsored by Artshow.com, a company that offers web-based services and resources for artists and arts organizations.

$30 for 3 images (slides, photos, JPEGs, or TIFFs).

Prospectus and entry form: www.artshow.com/artKudos

621 Gallery Call for Proposals

Deadline: December 1, 2006

621 Gallery is currently seeking proposals for the 07/08 season. We are open to professional artists nation-wide. All media, cutting edge contemporary themes preferred. Main gallery space is 77'x30' with 12' walls, 24' vaulted ceiling, additional 32'x16' space. No fees, no limitations.
40% commission on sales. A new 3 person exhibition each month with solos in the smaller space.

Please send application to:

Chris Hampton
621 Gallery
621 Industrial Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32310

For more information call (850) 224-6163 or visit our website at www.621gallery.com.

Visiting Artist Residency

Deadline: January 4, 2007

We have immediate openings in our 2006-8 schedule of artist residencies. Artists are provided with an apt, access to art dept studios(email for specifics), and fitness center.

Artists interested contact:
Nita Kehoe-Gadway
Head of Art
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY
nkehoe@cwc.edu

Bloomsburg University Exhibition Opportunities

Deadline: December 1, 2006

Haas Gallery of Art at Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, PA, is currently accepting submissions for the Fall 2007-08 exhibitions season. All media will be considered.

Please submit written proposal, resume, artists statement, 20 images in slide/CD (Mac), image list and S.A.S.E. (for return of materials) to:

Lee S. Millard
Department of Art and Art History
Bloomsburg University
400 E. Second Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Seeking submissions from Artists,Curators or Public Art Projects

Deadline: December 29, 2006

Boots Contemporary Art Space is an artist run space. Our mission is to provide emerging to mid-career artists and curators, local, national, and international, with an art lab that will support them in creating and showcasing new work. We are in the process of planning a wide-range of programs and exhibitions that will stimulate a creative dialogue between the Saint Louis art community and the contemporary art world.

Guidelines for Artists - http://www.bootsart.com/html/bootsgallerysubmit.html

Boots Contemporary Art Space reviews slides, videotapes and DVDs for artists wishing to have their work considered for future exhibition

Guidelines for Curators or Public Art Projects -
http://www.bootsart.com/html/bootsgallerysubmit.html

Boots Contemporary Art Space reviews proposals for Curators, Art Collectives or Public art project wishing to have their work considered for future exhibitions.

For more Information and questions visit www.bootsart.com or contact boots@bootsart.com

9 x 12 Works on Paper Show

Deadline: November 15, 2006 (postmark)

9 x 12 WORKS ON PAPER SHOW

Open to all artists. Seeking original artworks (max 5) any media on paper (any size, but must fit in 9"x12" envelope, although folded or 3-D elements okay) for show, Dec 8-30, 2006. Reception Dec 8, 6-9 PM. All artwork will be for sale for $100, and artist receives 80%. Entry fee: $5 ea.

Please send works marked on the back with name, address, title, date of work and medium, Check or money order and SASE (must match info on artwork) for returns, to:

9 x 12
Fort Worth Community Arts Ctr
1300 Gendy
Fort Worth TX 76107

All work will be shown; no jury.

For questions contact:

http://www.fwcac.org
gallerymanager@fwcac.org

City of Las Vegas Issues Call for Exhibition Proposals

Deadline: January 15, 2007

The city of Las Vegas invites artists to submit proposals for individual/group exhibits for its 2007/08 season. Proposals will be reviewed for 2 galleries:

• Charleston Heights Arts Ctr. at 800 S. Brush St.


• Reed Whipple Cultural Ctr. at 821 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

To download images of galleries go to http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/files/GalleryFloorplans.pdf.

Artists/curators must submit an exhibition outline with 15-20 supporting images (slides or jpegs on CD), image I.D. list, artist statement(s), resume(s) and SASE for material return. Optional materials may include color prints, exhibit cards & press clippings. All visual art suitable for gallery installation lasting 10-12 weeks will be considered.

Submissions must be received by 1/15/07. Applicants notified regarding their proposal via mail by 5/1/07.

Send submissions to Jeanne Voltura, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., Las Vegas, NV 89107. Call (702) 229-4674 or e-mail jvoltura@lasvegasnevada.gov for information.

Essence of Asia: Eastern Influence on Western Art - call for international artists

Deadline: February 9, 2007

Reflect-arts, Inc. at the Asian Cultural Center in New York City invites you to submit to Essence of Asia: Eastern Influence on Western Art ~ an exhibit of international artists

Essence of Asia: Eastern Influence on Western Art will be an exhibition of 2 and 3 dimensional art works in all mediums, the theme encourages the artist to interpret notions of Asian traditions, craft, spirituality, culture etc. with their personal imagination and craft. The exhibit is open to international artists.

The exhibit will run from March 31-April 15, 2007 at the Asian Fusion Gallery at the Asian Cultural Center located mid-town Manhattan. Please go to www.reflect-arts.com to download prospectus or e-mail info@reflect-arts.com

Postcards from the Edge donation

Deadline: November 10, 2006

Visual AIDS invites artists to participate in our ninth annual Postcards From the Edge benefit. We are looking for artists to donate a 4"x6" original work on paper for the exhibition and sale. Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking and mixed media are all welcome.

Hosted by Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
December 1-3, 2006

To participate, download Submission Forms at http://thebody.com/visualaids/current/postcards2006_artists.html

Postcards From the Edge is a show and sale of original, postcard-size artworks on paper by established and emerging artists. All artworks are $75 and sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The works are signed on the back and exhibited so that the artists' signatures cannot be seen until purchased. Proceeds benefit Visual AIDS. For more info visit www.visualAIDS.org

The Print Center 81st AnnualInternational Competition: Printmaking

Deadline: December 1, 2006

The Print Center 81st Annual International Competition: Printmaking

The competition is open to all artists. All forms and variations of printmaking are acceptable including digital art, mixed-media and books. The size of work may not exceed 60 inches in height or width. Work submitted must have been completed between 2005-2006 and cannot have been exhibited within 50 miles of Philadelphia. Work shown in prior exhibitions at The Print Center will not be accepted.

Juror: Shelley Langdale, Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings, The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Go to www.printcenter.org for the official prospectus and contact info@printcenter.org for questions.

TEXAS NATIONAL 2007 Juried Exhibition

Deadline: January 26, 2007

TEXAS NATIONAL 2007, April 14-May 20, 2007 hosted by the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art.

Now in its 13th year, this annual juried exhibition welcomes submissions in all media (except film, video, and performance) from artists working in the United States.

Jurors are MANUAL (Bloom/Hill).

Awards: 1st - $3,000; 2nd - $1,000; 3rd - $500
Honorable Mentions.

All exhibiting artists receive 3 catalogues.

Two-dimensional works cannot exceed 46" in width or height (including frame).
Three-dimensional works cannot exceed 60" in height (including pedestal), 24" in width and 24" in depth.
Weight limit (including packaging) is 50 lbs.

Slides and digital images will be accepted.
Entry fee is $25 for up to 3 slides.

For prospectus and entry form, contact:

Shannon Bailey
TEXAS NATIONAL 2007
P.O. Box 13041, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3041
(936) 468-1131
baileysl@sfasu.edu
www.art.sfasu.edu

Art Against AIDS

Deadline: January 8, 2007

Call for Fine Art Donations for Art Against AIDS

This year, the annual auction will include a month-long preview exhibition at the highly visible Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago. All submitted work, will be juried for inclusion in the Preview Exhibition. This heavily promoted exhibition will take place from January 15 through February 14 with a catered reception on Friday, January 26 from 5:30-8pm [open to the public]. All proceeds from the sale of artwork will go directly to support Heartland Alliance's extensive network of supportive HIV/AIDS services.

Forward inquiries and finished artwork to: Rachael Carbone, Director of Corporate, Foundation & Organizational Giving at 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1818. Chicago, IL 60604

Rachael may be contacted at (312) 660-1320 or via email at rcarbone@heartlandalliance.org

Curatorial Proposals for 2008 and 2009 Conferences

CAA invites curators to submit proposals for exhibitions whose openings will coincide with the Annual Conference. The upcoming conferences are:

• Dallas, Texas, February 20 - 23, 2008. Deadline extended: October 31, 2006
• Los Angeles, California, February 25 - 28, 2009. Deadline: September 1, 2007

There are no limitations on the theme or media of work to be included in the exhibition, except that it must be a group show of contemporary art. CAA�s Exhibitions Committee reviews and judges proposals based on merit. CAA provides support for the exhibition with a grant of up to $10,000. An additional grant of $5,000 is available for an exhibition catalogue to be printed in sufficient numbers for distribution to all Annual Conference attendees.

Proposals must be submitted by e-mail and should include the following information:

• Name(s) of curator(s) or organizer(s), affiliation(s), and c.v.(s)
• A brief statement of no more than 250 words describing the exhibition's theme and explaining any special or timely significance
• Identification of the designated venue, including a brief description of the exhibition space, its staffing and security features, and the approval for this exhibition by the venue's appropriate officer or authority
• A detailed exhibition budget for expenses and income, showing other anticipated sources of funding or in-kind support

Please send your proposal by e-mail to elemakis@collegeart.org. Written inquiries may be addressed to: Emmanuel Lemakis, Director of Programs, Re: Exhibitions Committee, CAA, 275 Seventh Ave., 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

Call for Entries: Sustainability Issue

Deadline: June 1, 2007

With the launch of his new film and book An Inconvenient Truth, the 45th Vice President of the United States, Al Gore has managed to push urgent issues surrounding the effects of global warming into the popular realm. If radical changes in the interaction between humans and the environment are not made, then the problems associated with over-population, aggressive agricultural practices, the proliferation of pollutants, ozone depleting gases, and the melting of ice caps will drastically affect our ability to reside on earth.

This issue of Drain is interested in the role culture plays at this critical time. How can designers, artists and theorists make a positive contribution in redefining the way we relate to the earth? How might cultural practices participate in the social capital necessary in forging a new vision not just for human beings but life on the whole?

Abstracts due June 1, 2007
Completed papers due September 1, 2007

Contact: Adrian Parr, adrian@drainmag.com

Call for Exhibition Proposals

Deadline: May 6, 2007

The University Center Rochester Art Gallery is currently accepting submissions for the 2007-08 season. There are also lecture opportunities. Small stipend available. All media will be considered.

Please submit a written proposal, resume, artist statement, 20 images in slide/CD (Mac), image list, and S.A.S.E. to:

Simon Huelsbeck
University Center Rochester
851 30th Ave SE
Rochester MN 55904

Please email inquiries to simon.huelsbeck@roch.edu

Access: A Feminist Perspective

Deadline: November 17, 2006

Access: A Feminist Perspective
January 18, 2006 to February 3, 2007

Rhonda Schaller Studio in New York announces a call for artists as part of the celebration of women's contributions to art and the Feminist Art Movement. The Rhonda Schaller Studio will curate the national juried exhibition open to works in all media. Entries will be selected by the Gallery Directors.

The winners will participate in a three week national group exhibition at Rhonda Schaller Studio and be included in the color exhibition catalogue.

Entry fee $45 /1-3 images; $5 each additional image.

For more information and entry form visit the web site,www.Rhondaschallerchelsea.com or e-mail: info@Rhondaschallerchelsea.com.

Rhonda Schaller Studio
547 West 27th Street, 5th fl.,Chelsea District
New York City, NY 10001

Beyond Printmaking

Deadline: November 1, 2006

Texas Tech School of Art Printmaking invites all artists with a contemporary vision of printmaking to participate in a juried exhibition. We are looking for artists who have a vision of printmaking beyond the traditional practices-who push the boundaries of what is considered printmaking.

All media including time-based and installation will be considered.

An artist statement explaining the relevance to printmaking must be included.

Only digital files will be accepted, no slides.

$25 for 3 entries, $5 for each additional entry for a total of 5.

size: 2D-60", 3D-48" (100lb)

Exhibition runs Feb. 10-Mar.11, 2007

Juror: Anita Jung, Assoc. Professor University of Iowa.

Prospectus can be downloaded:
www.landmarkarts.org
www.art.ttu.edu/Studio/print.html

All entries should be sent to:

Beyond Printmaking Texas Tech
School of Art 18th and Flint
Lubbock, TX 79409

STRETCHED THREADS

Deadline: February 5, 2007 (postmark)

STRETCHED THREADS. International group exhibition open to fiber artists who have stretched the threads of their imaginations and their media to produce innovative art. There are no restrictions on size, media, or subject.

For information, contact Mary McBride, Atlantic Center for the Arts at Harris House, Stretched Threads, 214 S. Riverside Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168. (386) 423-1753; mmcbride@atlanticcenterforthearts.org.

Call for EntriesWashingtong and Jefferson College

Deadline: December 1, 2006

Washington and Jefferson College is currently accepting submissions for the 2007-08 exhibitions season. All media will be considered.

Please submit written proposal, resume, artists statement, 20 images in slide/CD (Mac), image list and S.A.S.E. to:

Ron Sherhofer
Washington and Jefferson College
60 South Lincoln Street
Washington, PA 15301

Paste-up Exhibition

Deadline: January 15, 2007


Paste-Up
April 5-April 29, 2007

A juried exhibition of small format collage to be presented at the Ayer Lofts Gallery in Lowell Massachusetts.

Eligibility

• Work can be paper, found objects, textile or any combination of all three.
• Work cannot be more than 1" deep.
• Work, when mounted for gallery presentation, may be no longer 17" on its longest side.
• All entries must have been completed after January 2005.

We encourage submission of work that is for sale.

Please download the Prospectus for complete information.

Prospectus
http://www.graycatstudio.com/Images/prospectus.pdf

Entry Form
http://www.graycatstudio.com/Images/entryform.pdf

For more information email:
graycatstudio@comcast.net

Web site:
http://www.graycatstudio.com/pasteup.htm


Calendar

01/15/2007 Deadline for submission
01/31/2007 Notifications complete
03/01/2007 Shipped entries due
03/15/2007 Hand delivered entries due
04/05/2007 Show opens
04/07/2007 Reception
04/29/2007 Show closes
05/01/2007 Hand delivered entry pickup
Shipped entries returned early May, 2007

The Ayer Lofts Gallery is a cooperative gallery located in the first
building designated as artist live/work space by the city of Lowell.
Across the street from the New England Quilt Museum and up the block
from the Revolving Museum, the Ayer Lofts and its Gallery are a vibrant
part of the Lowell arts community. http://www.ayerlofts.com/gall.html

Jurors
Karen Bettencourt, Collage and Fiber Artist
http://www.karenbettencourt.com/index.htm

Maxine Farkas, Painter
http://www.artsleagueoflowell.com/memberBios/MaxineFarkas.htm

Mary Hart, Calligraphic Work, Artist Books, Encaustic Painting and
Collage
http://www.winchesterartistsnetwork.org/hart-images.htm

Art Quilts Lowell 2007

Deadline: May 30, 2007 (postmark)

ART QUILTS LOWELL 2007 is a national juried exhibition, organized by the Brush Art Gallery, to identify and encourage quilt artists. The 2007 exhibition has been expanded, from previous years, to include art quilts from artists throughout the United States. The exhibition will provide an overview of some of the finest quilts being produced in this country; it is a feature of the 2007 Lowell Quilt Festival to be held August 9 -12, 2007

ELIGIBILITY: Artists who are residents of any state in the United States

METHOD OF SELECTION: Digital images will be juried by nationally recognized,award winning quilt artist/educators Nancy Halpern and Rayna Gillman.

ENTRY PROCEDURE: Artists may submit up to three entries. A $35 non-refundable fee made out to the Brush Art Gallery is required with entries.

Only original art quilts completed within the past 4 years are eligible.

Download the prospectus: http://www.thebrush.org/ART_QUILTS_LOWELL_2007_PROSPECTUS.pdf


ART QUILTS LOWELL 2007
Brush Art Gallery
256 Market Street
Lowell, Massachusetts 01852

The III International Traditional and Designer Basketry Competition, Tenerife, Canary Islands

This competition is the only one that is dedicated to basketry in the world with 3 prizes of 1,500 euros and 3 prizes of 600 euros. The competition is open to all basket makers who carry out their activity individually, as part of a group or in a business.

Entries will be included in an exhibition entitled "Basketry in the World" which will open on 30 August in the "Valentín Trujillo Delgado" popular Art Hall of the Pinolere Ethnographic Park, La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands. The organization will publish a catalogue of all the selected pieces in the finals which will then go on to become part of the Exhibition "Basketry in the World".

The Competition has three sections: traditional, artistic and combined/designer basketry. Entries may be submitted for one or more sections. All entries presented for the competition will remain in possession of the Organization until 30 December 2007 in order to take part in a travelling exhibition "Basketry in the world", the aim of which is to spread and promote traditional and artistic values of basketry. Prize-winning entries shall become the property of the "Pinolere Cultural Project" Association and will become part of the collection at the "Juan González Fariña" Basketry Museum run by the Association. A single cash prize of 1.500 euros will be awarded to the winner of each section.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please request an application form from Rafael C. Gómez León via email: directorelpajar@yahoo.es
Visit website: http://www.pinolere.org/

Visions Gallery: Making a Place at the Table

Deadline: January 10, 2007

Visions Gallery seeks entries for juried fine art exhibition, Making a Place at Table, Mar 9-Apr 27, 2007.

Request prospectus via SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to:

Y. Welch
3757 NY 150
East Greenbush, NY 12061
or email for prospectus: ydwelch@taconic.net

Visions Gallery
40 North Main Ave.
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 477-8431

Smack Mellon Artist Studio Program

Application Deadline: December 15, 2006
Smack Mellon offers free studio space to eligible artists for a one-year period. The program provides artists working in all visual arts media a free private studio space and a $5000 fellowship (dependent upon funding).

Artists who are accepted into the program must be prepared to actively use their studio a minimum of 50 hours a month or they will lose it.

All applicants must be residents of the United States or have a valid visa not expiring before the end of the program, 18 years or older, may not be enrolled in any degree program and must be able to demonstrate need for a studio. Applicants may not be a resident artist in another studio program at the same time as the 2007/2008 Smack Mellon residency. For more information go to: www.smackmellon.org/howto.html. Smack Mellon Gallery, 92 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Artist Trust Grants for Artist Projects

Application deadline: February 2007


Grants for Artist Project (GAP) awards provide support for artist-generated projects, which can include (but are not limited to) the development, completion or presentation of new work. Projects created in all disciplines are eligible. GAP awards offer a maximum of $1,400 for projects.

A multidisciplinary panel of artists and arts professionals from around Washington State select GAP recipients.

Applicants must be a practicing artist, 18 years of age or older by application deadline date, a generative artist, and a resident of Washington State at the time of application and when the award is granted. Applicants may NOT be a graduate or undergraduate matriculated student enrolled in any degree program. See application for more information on eligibility.

GAP, Artist Trust, 1835 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122-2437. For more information go to: www.artisttrust.org/4artists/grants/gap/default.html

Jentel Artist Residency Program

Multiple Deadlines:
January 15, 2007 (postmark)
September 15, 2007 (postmark)


The Jentel Artist Residency Program offers one month residencies throughout the year to visual artists in all media and writers in all genres. The residency is located in a remarkable setting on a working cattle ranch in the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains. The award includes comfortable accommodation, a separate private studio and a stipend to help defray food and personal expenses during the residency. While Jentel offers the gift of unfettered time and the expansive space of the Wyoming landscape, residents are also invited to share their work through various outreach opportunities in the community.

Accepting applications postmarked until January 15, 2007 for Summer/Fall 2007: May 15-December 13, 2007 and September 15, 2007 for Winter/Spring 2008: January 15-May 13, 2008. For more information download brochure and application from http://www.jentelarts.org/ or send self addressed label and $.63 postage to: Jentel Artist Residency Program, 130 Lower Piney Creek Road, Banner, WY 82832. Phone 307.737.2311 or fax 307.737.2305 .

Outpost for Contemporary Art’s “Post-Postcard” show

Deadline: December 7, 2006

Download the entry form.


Outpost for Contemporary Art's "Post-Postcard" show is an annual open-invitational exhibition for small-format work that challenges artists to stretch the parameters of media and conceptual strategies by doing what they do best—subvert and manipulate the theme to their own ends. Artists are encouraged to submit small format multiples—whether that be a series of handmade paintings, sculptural objects, or a stack of production run postcards. Artists of all mediums are eligible to participate.

December 8–10, 2006, hundreds of small format editions will be installed in boxes on shelves that run along the outpost's walls. During this time, the venue will be transformed into a bazaar-like bargain-hunter's paradise.

exhibition and sale location

The location for this year's "Post-Postcard" is at Outpost for Contemporary Art's new Highland Park facility at 6375 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90042.

eligibility

Open to all artists, and all media or process are welcome. Hand-made or production run. Anything goes as long as it fits in the box.

box dimensions

6" wide x 12" deep x 4.5" high (Box provided by Outpost).

fee

$10 per box (cash or money order only please). To encourage international participation, this fee is not required for out-of-country submissions.

delivery schedule and returns

All hand-delivered work must be received between 3–7 pm on December 4, 5, 6 2006.

All shipped work must be received no sooner than December 4 and no later than December 7, 2006.

All shipped work must have pre-paid return postage and containers.

delivery and mailing address

Outpost for Contemporary Art
6375 N. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90042

contact information

Ami Brett, Project Coordinator
mailto:ami@outpost-art.org
323 982 9461

pricing

All work must be priced between $1 and $30.
Please round off to the nearest dollar. Outpost will retain a 50% commission

Limit one price per box.

POST-POSTCARD SHOW 10 at The Lab

Deadline: November 18, 2006

Download the entry form here


November 30 -December 3, 2006

The LAB is excited to present the 10th Annual Post-Postcard Show open-invitational exhibition. Artists can exhibit small format multiples-whether that be a series of hand-made paintings, production run postcards, unique jewelry- basicallly anything that can fit into a shoe box! This show challenges artists to stretch the parameters of media and conceptual strategies by doing what they do best-subverting and manipulating a theme to their own ends. We encourage you to participate in the fun! From November 30th through December 3rd, hundreds of small format works will be on view as the gallery is transformed into a bazaar-like bargain-hunter's paradise.

Art lovers can explore original works and discover hidden gems at affordable prices while supporting emerging artists and a great alternative art space. Fixed-price work will be available for $1 to $30

The Post-Postcard Show is presented in conjunction with Julie Deamer at the Outpost for Contemporary Art in Los Angeles - check out their site to participate in their annual Postcard Show, which takes place December 8-10.

Post-Postcard Drop-offs:
Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18, 2006, 1-6pm at The LAB.

To expedite drop-offs, we highly encourage you to pay in advance by Paypal or by sending us a check with your completed entry form.

You may also ship your work to us between November 1 and November 18. Please make sure to include the $10 entry fee, SASE for unsold work and completed entry form.

SPECIAL LAB MEMBERSHIP OFFER FOR THE POST-POSTCARD SHOW: For only $20, recieve 2 boxes, 2 LAB event tickets, and a one-year membership! Join online here.

Mesa Contemporary Arts

Multiple Deadlines:

October 27, 2006
28TH ANNUAL CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS

December 15, 2006
*DR. RUTH TAN LIM PROJECT ROOM
*NORTH GALLERY

January 19, 2007
PHYSICAL PRESENCE

Mesa Contemporary Arts gives local, regional, national and international artists the opportunity to present a broad variety of visual art within its galleries and is committed to encouraging the creation and exhibition of new and innovative work.

Click here to Download/View Mesa Contemporary Arts 2006/2007 Prospectus (PDF)

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Handcrafted

Deadline: October 27, 2006

Handcrafted

One of the Arts Center's most successful competitive exhibitions, HANDCRAFTED features a wide range of fine crafts.

Awards
Best of Show: $1,000 Purchase Award
First Place: $300
Second Place: $200
Third Place: $100

Eligibility
Artists are encouraged to enter traditional or non-traditional craft media. The exhibition is open, but not limited to, the following: ceramics, fiber, glass, metal and wood or any combination of any craft media. All work must have been completed in the past three years and not previously exhibited at the Rocky Mount Arts Center. Open to all US artists 18 years or older.

Entry Fee
Artists may submit up to four (4) works for a nonrefundable $20 fee payable to Rocky Mount City - Parks and Recreation. Payment must accompany slides.

Method of Entry
Submit 35mm slides for preliminary judging. Up to four (4) pieces may be entered. Each art work may be represented by up to three (3) separate 35mm slides showing details or different views of the work.

Download Prospectus
(74 KB PDF - requires Acrobat Reader)

Artists' Book Exhibition

Deadline: December 22, 2006

Celebrating and affirming the materiality of the book in any of its myriad forms, and the tactile, physical pleasures of an individual act of reading. US Artists, all ages, are eligible. All formats and media considered. Must be original editioned artist's books completed from the year 2000 - the present. Entry fee. 20% of sales donated to ALL.

Send SASE for prospectus:

Arts + Literature Laboratory
319 Peck St
New Haven CT 06513

203-671-5175
http://www.allgallery.org/
info@allgallery.org

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SurtexInternational Student Design Competition

Deadline (Registration): November 30, 2006

Since 1986, SURTEX has hosted an annual International Student Design Competition honoring outstanding art & design students for their exceptional surface design work. Students and their work get exposed to thousands of worldwide industry professionals – a terrific path for beginning your career. We invite you to participate in our 2007 Student Design Competition.

2007 THEME – NATURE’S INSPIRATION
This year we challenge students to create a minimum of 6, maximum of 9, original and coordinating surface designs inspired by nature. These designs are to be applied to the surface of products from one of the following 4 categories:

Home Interior
Stationery/Paper Products
Hospitality
Housewares/Tabletop

We encourage you to be creative, inventive and dramatic as you develop your concept. Look at the patterns, colors, shapes and textures found in nature and let them stir your creativity. Visit a retail outlet selling items in your chosen category for product ideas. When creating your designs for your products consider how patterns, colors, shapes and textures will work together harmoniously.

Following are examples of products for which surface designs can be created:

Home Interior:
Bedding (sheets, comforters, pillows, dust ruffle, curtains, rugs)
Dining room (Tablecloths, napkins, dinner ware, glass ware)
Living room (furniture upholstery, curtains, wallpaper, lamps, rugs)

Stationery/Paper Products:
Celebration (Invitations, gift bags, wrapping paper, paper plates & napkins)
Personal (journals, note cards, writing paper, boxes, photo albums, scrapbooking paper)

Hospitality:
Restaurant (tablecloths, napkins, dinnerware, glassware, floor coverings, wall coverings)
Hotel/Resort (furniture upholstery, wall coverings, floor coverings, bedding)

Housewares / Tabletop:
Kitchen (dish towels, plates, glasses, ceramic containers, pots & pans)
Table setting (dinner plate, salad plate, bowls, cups & saucers, table cloths, candle holders, salt & pepper shakers)

ELIGIBILITY
There is no cost to participate in this competition. All participants must be students in their 3rd or 4th year (Junior or Senior level) in college/university and enrolled in a surface design-related program. Submissions must adhere to the competition requirements in order to be considered.

REGISTRATION
Professors must register their school and student by November 30, 2006.
Click here to register. Click here to download Official Entry Form.

PARTICIPATING IS EASY

1. Have your instructor/professor register you and your school by November 30, 2006.
2. Get creative, have fun and complete your project – keeping the jury/criteria in mind.
3. Fill out the Official Entry Form.
4. Double check that you have met all the competition requirements.
5. Ship entries in sturdy packaging to: (We cannot be responsible for boards damaged during shipping)

SURTEX, Design Competition
Nicole Johnson
George Little Management, LLC
Ten Bank Street
White Plains, NY 10606-1954 USA

REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements must be met to qualify the entry for judging. Each student must:
-Professional present original artwork, demonstrating an understanding of surface design
-Be in his/her 3rd or 4th year (Junior or Senior level) in college/university
-Submit 2 rigid presentation boards, each sized 18”x24”
-Create one board to present the 6 to 9 surface designs. Create a second board to present renderings that show the application of the designs on products for the category chosen
-Label each design with its intended product application
- Submit a completed “Official Entry Form” placed in an envelope adhered to the back of 1 board (Please do not write the college/university name anywhere on the boards)

JURY/CRITERIA

The jury consists of professionals involved in the design industry including trade press. The judges will review entries based on the following criteria:
- Surface design development (ie. hand drawn and/or computer generated)
- Creativity, style and use of color and pattern
- Potential for viability in the marketplace
- Presentation of overall entry and surface designs