Rochester Contemporary Art Center_6x6 2024 Exhibition & Sale

MULTIPLE DEADLINE(S):
April 1, 2024 (ONLINE) (U.S. Entries)
April 6, 2024 (WALK-IN/HAND DELIVERY)
April 8, 2024 (ONLINE) (International Entries)


6x6 2024 Exhibition & Sale
Rochester Contemporary Art Center
Rochester, NY
June 1 - July 21, 2024


Each year 6x6 includes thousands of artworks from around the world and every US State! This year we hope to reach deeper into the global art community. This includes obtaining artwork from more national and international artists and celebrities. We would also like to have significant participation from all 12 of Rochester's sister cities. Every year, 6x6 has grown and the consistently high caliber of artworks each year has been astounding. 

All proceeds benefit Rochester Contemporary Art Center. This is a fun initiative that brings together a diverse collection of artists and artworks. It is also an important fundraiser that support our thoughtful contemporary art programming throughout the rest of the year.

We welcome and encourage participation from everyone of all ages and skill levels.

The goal is to gather many pieces of original 6-by-6 works of art. Each person may enter up to 4 artworks.

3D (three dimensional) pieces are accepted. Please keep in mind that in order to install this exhibition our highly skilled staff will only be using push pins and the occasional small nail. If your piece is smaller than 6 inches, please mount it to a 6 by 6 inch board or support.

Global Online Preview Begins: May 10 at 10am
In Gallery Preview: May 28-31
Virtual Art Sale Kick-off: June 1 at 4pm
Global Online Purchasing Begins: June 3 at 10am

Download the Entry Form

Visit website for complete details: https://roco6x6.org/faq

Rochester Contemporary Art Center - 6x6
137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

Lexington Art League: Food/Eating Exhibition

Deadline: April 8, 2015 {POSTMARK} or {EMAIL}


Food/Eating Exhibition
Lexington Art League
Lexington, Kentucky
May 22-August 9, 2015



The Lexington Art League (LAL), a contemporary visual art center in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking artwork submissions and project proposals that in some way address food and/or eating. We eat for a variety of reasons: pleasure, hunger, comfort, social ritual. Various food industry issues, from sustainable agriculture and organic farming to GMO’s and government nutrition regulation, have brought about political, ethical, and social debate. At the same time, hunger and obesity battle as epidemics in different parts of the world, serving to amplify the effect of global wealth inequality.

This exhibition aims to explore complex issues related to food and eating through social, emotional, ethical, religious, political, health, and other perspectives. Artists are encouraged to creatively interpret the theme and submit for consideration any work they think might be of interest.

Eligibility and Media
All artists, age 18 and older, are eligible to submit a proposal. All media and styles will be considered. Additional support may be available for installation, performance, or community projects.

Entry Fee and Procedure
There is no entry fee for this exhibition. April 8 is the postmark deadline. Review will be by digital files only. To submit by mail, send all materials to: Food Show, Lexington Art League, 209 Castlewood Drive, Lexington, KY 40505. To submit by email, send all materials as attachments with the subject line “food show” to balley@lexingtonartleague.org. All submitting artists will receive a confirmation email upon receipt of application.

All entries must have been conceived and created by the artist submitting the work.
3D work must not exceed 120 lbs. and 7’ x 7’ x 3’ per element.
2D works must be strongly framed, wired on the back for hanging, or otherwise prepared for installation.


Full Prospectus available on website: www.lexingtonartleague.org/call-for-entries-foodeating-show


Contact: Becky Alley, balley@lexingtonartleague.org

2015 Wings and Wildlife Art Show

Deadline: April 8, 2015 {EMAIL}



2015 Wings and Wildlife Art Show
National Aviary of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
November 7-8, 2015



The National Aviary Wings & Wildlife Art Show is returning after a long hiatus and the National Aviary is excited to once again play host to local, regional, and national artists. This juried exhibition and retail sale will be held at the National Aviary from November 7-8, 2015 with a Preview Reception on November 6, 2015. The Jury will accept approx. 40 artists.

This show of nature and wildlife-themed art serves as one of the National Aviary’s major fundraising events and is devoted to bringing attention to the thriving art community of the Pittsburgh region. At least 80% of the work exhibited by artists must be centered on wildlife and nature. The National Aviary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, so revenue raised during Wings & Wildlife will go to support important conservation efforts, education, and animal care.

Table space ranges from $125-$250.

MEDIUM

□ Ceramics
□ Glass
□ Jewelry
□ Leather
□ Metal
□ Miscellaneous
□ Mixed Media
□ Painting
□ Paper Art
□ Photography
□ Printmaking /Graphics
□ Sculpture
□ Stone
□ Textiles – Art
□ Textiles – Wearable
□ Watercolor
□ Wood


Application Fee: $20.00


Download Application: 2015_WINGS_AND_WILDLIFE_APPLICATION.pdf

Visit website for more information: http://aviary.org/ArtShow


National Aviary
Allegheny Commons West
700 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-323-7235

Woven Together: Firestorm

Deadline: April 8, 2013 (POSTMARK) or (EMAIL)


Woven Together: Firestorm
Pikes Peak Weavers Guild of Colorado Springs
Business of Art Center
Manitou Springs, Colorado
June 21, 2013 to August 3, 2013



By early August, an astounding 42,933 wildfires had been entered into the U.S. database and 6.4 million acres had burned. The Waldo Canyon fire alone consumed two lives, 346 homes and 18, 247 acres. At its peak, 32,000 people were evacuated from Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and nearby communities. 2012 proved to be one of the western region’s worst fire seasons in decades.

As artists, how do we respond to disasters like these? We use our medium to create work that expresses the emotional turmoil of seeing, experiencing and surviving wildfires: horror, fear, loss, relief, gratitude and renewal. From all of these comes a commemoration, Woven Together: Firestorm.

Entries must contain handweaving, spinning, or dyeing techniques executed by the artist and must be finished objects (not yardage or skeins). Hand-manipulated fiber techniques such as basketry, kumihimo, and ply-split braiding are eligible for entry. Traditional and non-traditional weave structures, fibers, and dyes may be used for both functional and decorative textiles. Entries must be original, completed within the last two years, not executed under supervision or using a kit, and not previously exhibited or published.

Each artist may submit up to three entries. The fee is $15 per entry and is non-refundable.

Juror: Jeanne Steiner is a textile artist who has merged weaving with dyeing for over 35 years. She holds a B.F.A. in Art from Colorado State University and is currently serving as Weaving Instructor and Arts and Crafts Program Director at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado.


DOWNLOADS:

The Prospectus
Letter Size
Legal Size

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Visit website for more information: www.pikespeakweavers.org/firestorm/

Questions? Email: Firestorm.exhibit.2013@gmail.com


Pikes Peak Weavers Guild
P.O. Box 8104
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-8104

MCBA Prize: Internationl Artists Book Award

Deadline: April 8, 2011 at 5pm {Central U.S. time zone} (ONLINE)

MCBA Prize
Internationl Artists Book Award
Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Minneapolis, MN
July 30, 2011


The MCBA Prize is the first honor in the United States to recognize book art from across the field and around the world. The MCBA Prize celebrates the diversity of book art and encourages discussion rather than limiting recognition to one aspect of this vital field.

Integrity will determine the winning work. Integrity refers to a unity of form, materials and content that reflects an artist's vision.

Book art in a broadly defined field. Forms, processes, traditions and approaches are open. Work may include unique book objects, altered books, graphic novels, 'zines, concrete poetry, conceptual, visual and literary works. Processes may include any printing or printmaking methods such as photo-mechanical, hand-worked, analog/digital, relief printmaking, letterpress, intaglio, and screen-printing, as well as hand-lettering. Works may be in edition or unique.

The finished work can depart from a bound book format to engage metaphors of the book in sculpture or installation. Work can be created collaboratively, but ultimately must result from an artist or artists' vision and active participation.

ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS
All artists who use the book format as their primary means of expression are eligible to apply. Accepted works may range from hand-printed fine press books, to inexpensive pamphlets, to one-of-a-kind sculptural works that reference the role of the book in contemporary society. All techniques, approaches and methods of creative expression will be considered. Artists may submit multiple entries.
- Work must have been completed since August 1, 2009.
- Students are not eligible, nor is work completed as part of a degree-granting program.
- MCBA staff and board members are not eligible.
- Collaborative works are eligible with the consent of all involved parties.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINALISTS
The five finalists will be announced May 27, 2011. The winner will be announced at the MCBA Prize Celebration on July 30, 2011.

AWARDS
5 Finalists receive a $500 award, free participation in the Book Art Biennial and $750 travel and lodging stipend if the finalist chooses to attend the Biennial. Additional support for travel may be offered based on need and availability.
1 Winner receives an additional $2000 award (in addition to $500 finalist award and $750 travel and lodging stipend to attend the Biennial).

ENTRY FEE
$35.00 per entry

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All entries must be submitted electronically. Complete the online entry form, providing all necessary information.

Visit website to view complete prospectus including link to online entry form: www.mnbookarts.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Jeff Rathermel, MCBA Executive Director, at jrathermel@mnbookarts.org

Minnesota Center for Book Arts
1011 Washington Ave S, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612.215.2520
Fax: 612.215.2545
Email: mcba@mnbookarts.org

For the Love of Quilting VI

Deadline: April 8, 2011 (RECEIVE)

For the Love of Quilting VI
Penn Oaks Quilters 2011 Quilt Show
Griffith Hall at Ludwig’s Corner
Glenmoore, PA
April 29-30, 2011


You do not have to be a Penn Oaks Quilters (POQ) member to enter a quilt in the show for display or to be judged!

RULES FOR ENTRY (truncated)

1. Quilts may be entered in any one of the categories listed on the attached sheet, with a limit of two entries per category for judging. Entries will be accepted on a space-available basis. POQ reserves the right to limit the number of entries from any one individual, and/or to change the category in which the quilt is entered.
   
   Category Definitions: (Perimeter is the sum of all measured sides of the quilt)
   
   • Group entries-- include those that are designed, created and/or quilted by more than one person. Examples include quilts made from blocks of the month, kits, round robins, pieced or appliquéd by one and hand or machine quilted by another.
   • Pieced and Appliquéd-- include those quilts either exclusively pieced or appliquéd (by machine or by hand)
   • Large quilts – more than 270” in perimeter.
   • Mixed Techniques include entries featuring a combination of piecing and appliqué, and/or embroidery, whole cloth, thread
     techniques, paint, stenciling, trapunto, etc. Pieced and appliquéd quilts using significant amount of both techniques should be entered under this category (e.g., 40% pieced, 60% appliqué.)
   • Wall quilts – maximum of 270” in perimeter—also any small quilt not qualified as a miniature.
   • Professional Quilts – POQ defines this category as quilts of any size that have been made by national and regional award winning creators or hand/machine quilters. Also included in this category are fee paid quilt book authors.
   • Pictorial Quilt is one that depicts a recognizable person, place or thing.
   • Miniature quilts are a maximum of 21” on one side and must be miniature in scale (i.e., 1” = 12”)
   • Wearable Art includes any pieced, appliquéd or quilted item that can be worn (e.g., vests, clothing, scarves, etc)
   • Crib / Juvenile Quilts are made to be used for a baby/juvenile and ARE NOT intended as a Wall Quilt.
   • Youth Entry (display category only) – made by a child under 15 years of age—not judged.
   • POQ Challenge Quilts (Display only) include any quilts that were entered in the 2010 and 2011 POQ Challenges.
2. A Photograph of your quilt must be submitted with this form to assist the hanging committee in planning the show. A digital /computer printout is acceptable.
3. Entrance Fee MUST accompany Entry Form. Entrance Fee for items are: -- Display only: $10 (Member -- $3); -- First judged item: $15; -- Additional judged item: $10-- Youth Entry: $5-- POQ Members first judged item: $10; additional judged $7 (full annual POQ dues must be up to date). All fees are non refundable.

Download QUILT ENTRY FORM 2011: pennoaksquilters.org/QUILT_ENTRY_FORM_2011.pdf

Visit website for additional details and opportunities: pennoaksquilters.org/QuiltShow2011