International Paper and Textile Art Biennale (IPTB24)

DEADLINE: July 15, 2024 (ONLINE)


International Paper and Textile Art Biennale (IPTB24)
Kunststichting Perspektief vzw
Cultural Community Center “Den Breughel”
Haacht, Belgium
October 5, 2024 to October 13, 2024


Artists, designers and researchers mainly working in the medium of Paper and/or Textile art are invited to respond to the OPEN CALL for participation in the International Paper & Textile Biennial 2024. The Biennale offers artists a unique opportunity to present their recent work as well as an exceptional opportunity to reach and network with a new audience.

The IPTB2024 is supported by an integrated press and media campaign with a focus on attracting both domestic and foreign interest and participation. Kunststichting Perspektief vzw, together with the participating artists, is responsible for the high quality, presentation and promotion of these crafts.

The Cultural Community Center of Haacht ( 850 m² surface - 3 levels) it is the place in Belgium to discover contemporary crafts/art, offering collectors, gallery owners and the general public the opportunity to meet artists from different countries in an great architectural environment. Thanks to a rigorous selection procedure the Art Foundation ensured that only the best work is on show thus confirming its commitment to promote excellence art.          

PARTICIPATION
No registration fee.

All applicants must have reached the age of 18 - there are no country or nationality restrictions. Important: Participation in the International Biennale is only possible on an individual basis - participation by galleries or sales agents is excluded. The number of works present in the Biennial per artist will be determined at selection by the committee.

The works must be available for the entire exhibition period and may not be removed from the spaces. There are no restrictions on the shape or weight of the work. The work must have been made within 24 months prior to October 1st, 2024.

APPLICATIONS
Applications must be submitted ONLINE via Google Forms: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeqU-_aWtsAh8sghh-prJEQYNEpqBvqdPtOcwxisYewRxnRw/viewform

If the participant considers it necessary, s/he can send a Wetransfer file with additional photos and descriptions to artksp@gmail.com

It is mandatory to send the completed application form by the deadline. Sending additional files via Wetransfer is optional. Required information to be completed in Dutch, French, German or English language. Sending photos (max. 5) via Google document.
 

Complete details including images of the venue: http://www.artksp.be/IPTB24.html

Download the prospectus: http://www.artksp.be/IPTB24E.pdf


Kunststichting Perspektief vzw
Mercatorlaan 25
Belgium 3150 Haacht

Chalk Hill Artist Residency

Deadline: July 15, 2014 {EMAIL} or {RECEIVE}

Chalk Hill Artist Residency 

Healdsburg, CA

2015 Residency Period

Chalk Hill Artist Residency is now accepting applications for 2015. Our residency program supports artists in their creative process and the development of new works while offering the time and space to be immersed in a uniquely beautiful natural setting. We provide artists working in diverse media with housing and workspace at Warnecke Ranch and Vineyard, located on the Russian River, an hour and a half north of San Francisco. The Program is interested in established artists, emerging artists and outsider artists. We encourage applications from individuals and collaborative teams. Chalk Hill Residency also encourages artists living with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to apply who may require special living needs, like attending with a care-provider. 

Program Overview

• Applications are due July 15th, 2014 for 2015 residencies. Applicants will be notified August 30th, 2014. Applications may be submitted via email or by post as specified on the Application Form.
• One artist at a time will attend the program for 2 to 10 weeks at the Residency’s 1920’s farmhouse. House rules are to be observed.
• Studio spaces are in re-purposed rustic barns and will be arranged as needed.
• Artists are financially responsible for their food. Grocery stores are located in Windsor and Healdsburg, both a 15 minute drive from the Residency. A seasonal garden is located by the residency and artists can crop-share in exchange for help in the garden!
• Residents must supply their own art materials.
• Transportation to and from the Residency is the responsibility of the artist.
• Wireless internet is in designated spaces at the Ranch headquarters, not in the Residency house or studio.
• Sonoma County weather is beautiful year round but winter can be cool and rainy.

Resident Profile

• The program is interested in established artists, emerging artists and outsider artists. We encourage applications from individuals and collaborative teams. Chalk Hill Residency also supports artists living with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. Please inquire for special living needs, for example, attending the residency with a care-provider.
• An ideal applicant is self-sufficient and motivated, comfortable in their own skin and able to accomplish their proposed project.
• Applications are open to artists of all media.
• A project proposal is necessary for the time in residency and will be reviewed.
• Chalk Hill Residency collaborates  with local non-profit organizations supporting artists living with disabilities and we host one Community Studio day with a local art group per resident artist. 
• Residents have the opportunity to exhibit their work at our seasonal Open House events. The Open House schedule is set once residencies are confirmed and residents will be notified if they will need to return/leave work for their designated Open House before the start of their residency.
• Collaborative team applications are limited to 3-5 people and should submit one application package only (with an application form per artist, and one proposal, statement and resume for the group).
• Applicants should not be currently enrolled in an academic program.
• Applicants will need to be prepared to take the necessary time away from work or family for their time in residency.
• Chalk Hill applications are competitive, we appreciate knowing how an applicant values this opportunity.

Visit website for complete details including application: http://chalkhillresidency.com/residency/apply/

Chalk Hill Artist Residency
3427 Chalk Hill Rd
Healdsburg, CA 95448

Pyramid Atlantic Art Center 13th Biennial Book Arts Fair and Conference

Deadline: July 15, 2014 {ONLINE}


Call for Exhibitors
13th Biennial Book Arts Fair and Conference
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
Photogroup, Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland
November 14-16, 2014



Pyramid Atlantic Art Center presents the 13th Biennial Book Arts Fair and Conference, the preeminent book arts event on the east coast. Now in its third decade, the fair now includes contemporary printmaking. The fair will showcase a dynamic array of innovative artists’ books, limited edition prints, fine papers, and specialty tools along with a rich array of notable speakers, surrounding events, and demonstrations. This three day event will connect international artists, scholars, collectors, publishers, art lovers, and inspire all who are intrigued with the printed form and the book as art. Book artists, print-makers, paper makers, fine printers, book and print publishers, fine booksellers, and tool makers are invited to apply for a booth at the fair.

This year’s theme, Outside the Margin Focuses on book art and contemporary prints that explore outer edges of the mediums. Our new venue in a former WWII factory enriches this motif. Outfitted for large-scale photoshoots, the eclectic Photogroup studio is next door to a new brewery, local gourmet ice cream and a short walk to Pyramid Atlantic.

Booths/Spaces: The booth space fee includes one 2.5′x 6′ table and two chairs. Artists are responsible for display equipment and lighting. Double booth spaces are also available on a limited basis. Artists may share a space with another artist or apply as a collective. All artists must be represented on the application.

Fees:
• 6′ x 8′ booth space – $300
• Two booth spaces for $550 (adjacent to one another)
• Three booth spaces for $800 (adjacent to one another)

Pyramid Atlantic will provide:
• artist relief/booth sitting
• promotional postcards and fair brochures
• publicity
• free wi-fi at venue


Application fee: $40.00


Visit website for complete details: pyramidatlanticbookartsfair.org/call-for-2014-exhibitors


Go to slideroom for online application: https://pyramidatlanticartcenter.slideroom.com/#/login/program/20781


Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
8230 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301.608.9101
fair {at} pyramid-atlantic {dot} org

UPDATED AGAIN International Textile Art (ITA) 2015

NEW DEADLINE: July 15, 2014 {EMAIL} or {ONLINE}


International Textile Art (ITA) 2015
Kunststichting Perspektief vzw (Art Foundation)
Cultural Community Center
Haacht, Belgium
February 21, 2015 to March 1, 2015



Artists from over the World will be invited to apply for selection for this prestigious event.

This event offers textile artists a unique opportunity to exhibit (and to sell their work) – it also provides them with an exceptional opportunity to reach new audiences and to network with established collectors and gallery owners.

The 2015 edition will be supported by an integrated press and media campaign focusing on broadening contacts with the buying public and increasing foreign interest and participation.

The ITA 2015 is organized by the Kunststichting Perspektief vzw (Art Foundation) who is committed to ensuring the high quality, presentation and promotion of an event for those who design and make textile art.

Terms

Participation by the artist is subject to the terms and conditions set out below which govern the agreement between exhibitor and the Art Foundation (Kunststichting Perspektief vzw) to the exclusion of any other.

Participation is subject to written acceptance by the Art Foundation.

The exhibitor must comply with all the terms and conditions laid out below. The organiser reserves the right at any time to modify these terms and conditions.

All applicants must be over 18 years of age when applying, with no restrictions regarding country or nationality.

Important: the International Textile Art Biennial is for individual textile artists - applications from agents or wholesalers are excluded.

Artists cannot submit more than three works or body of three works (Remark: number of works depending on the measurements e.i. monumental works or smaller)

No restrictions of form or weight of works.

Important: The textile component of the work must be a minimum of 70%.

Works must be created between July 2013 and February 2015.

Download:

Prospectus

Online Registration Form: Registration Form


Visit website for more information: http://www.artksp.be

Alberta Craft Council: Discovery Gallery

Deadline: July 15, 2014 (RECEIVE) or (EMAIL) or (DROPBOX) and (ONGOING)


Discovery Gallery
Alberta Craft Council
Edmonton, AB


The Discovery Gallery is dedicated to showcasing new work by established and emerging craft artists as well as small group exhibitions. The 415 square foot space is located on the main level of downtown Edmonton’s Alberta Craft Gallery and features 7+ exhibitions a year.

Submission Content:
• Cover Letter that includes
contact information (name, address, phone and email)
detailed description and theme of the exhibition
number of pieces/artists in or expected to participate in the exhibition
time of year preferred
• Current ACC membership
• Current CV - artist resume
• Artist biography
• Images with image list
• high quality images (jpgs) of the work to be presented in the exhibition or representative of the work. Include drawings and a written description of the work if it has not yet been created.
• high quality portrait of the artist (in the studio or against a neutral background)
• image list must include: title, year created, dimensions, materials and techniques


Full details on website including link to gallery floor plan: http://www.albertacraft.ab.ca

Questions? Contact Joanne Hamel
Email: jhamel@albertacraft.ab.ca
Phone: 780-488-6611 ext. 221


Submit your proposal to:
Email: acc@albertacraft.ab.ca
Web: http://www.albertacraft.ab.ca/acc-submission-drop-box/
Post: 10186 - 106 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1H4

OH+5: Ohio Border Biennial 2013

Deadline: July 15, 2013 (POSTMARK)


OH+5
Ohio Border Biennial 2013
The Dairy Barn Arts Center
Athens, Ohio
October 4 to November 24, 2013



The ninth in a series of competitions, OH+5 ’13 is a regional, all media, juried exhibition of contemporary artwork. This exhibition serves to promote artists residing in Ohio and the fi ve states that border Ohio: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. OH+5 ’13 will feature NEW work that provides the viewer with an appreciation of the variety of media, techniques and innovative trends in contemporary art.


ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS

MATERIAL
Work may be created in any media.
Innovative, contemporary artwork is encouraged inclusive of, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, photography, video, performance, installation, printmaking, and ceramics.

AUTHORSHIP
Works eligible for consideration must be the result of independent effort. The work must be an original artwork, not a copy or a variation on the original design of
another artist working in any medium.

DATE OF WORK
All entries must be NEW work – completed aft er Jan. 1, 2011. Thee recent modi cation of an older or previously dated work does not make the work eligible unless the artist can document signi cant di erences between the original and the revised versions of the piece.

ENTRY FEE
A non-refundable entry fee of $35.00 (thirty- ve U.S. Dollars) must accompany mailed entry submission. Th is fee entitles entrants to submit as many as three works, and up to three photos per piece. No artist may submit more than three works.

JURORS: The jury panel is comprised of three artists:

Sydnee Peters teaches at the Frostic School of Art, Western Michigan University (WMU).

Kathleen Ristinen is an independent artist living in Athens, Ohio.

Michael Stadler is a curator, sculptor and furniture maker located in west-central Pennsylvania region.


AWARDS
The Dairy Barn Arts Center is awarding $3500 in prize money in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the organization.

Th e following monetary awards will be chosen by the jurors:
Best of Show;
3 Juror’s Award of Merit;
Best Innovative Use of Media;
Emerging Artist Under 30 Award; and the Peoples Choice Award will be chosen by visitors to OH+5.

Download Prospectus: http://www.dairybarn.org/upload_files/files/oh=5(1).pdf

Download Entry Form: http://www.dairybarn.org/upload_files/files/List_of_works-edittable(1).pdf

Visit website: http://www.dairybarn.org/exhibitions/index.php?section=211&item=295

Dairy Barn Arts Center
OH+5 2013
P.O. Box 747
Athens, Ohio 45701-0747

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts: Call for Instructors for Fiber Forum 2015

Deadline: July 15, 2013 (ONLINE)

Call for Instructors
Fiber Forum 2015
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Gatlinburg, TN
April 16-19, 2015



Call for Instructors for Fiber Forum 2015 which will be held April 16-19, 2015 at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Fiber Forum is a biennial conference offering educational workshops to fiber artists in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Since 1986, the Southeast Fiber Forum Association (SFFA) has been the umbrella organization coordinating Fiber Forum conferences with the help of host organizations. Fiber Forum 2015 will be hosted by the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance (SEFAA.)

We are looking for workshop instructors and are inviting you to submit one or more proposals to teach a 2-1/2 day workshop at the conference. Our goal is to offer a diverse, interesting, and well-balanced slate of workshops that include both new techniques and basic instruction so that all Fiber Forum participants will find workshops that intrigue and challenge them.

Following are important details about Fiber Forum 2015:

Schedule: Fiber Forum will begin the afternoon of Thursday, April 16th, and instructors will need to arrive by 7pm for the opening program. Workshops will run from 8:30 am to noon and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and from 8:30 am to noon on Sunday.

Honorarium: $500 for 2-1/2 days of teaching plus travel costs. Travel expenses for travel to and from Gatlinburg Tennessee, including mileage in your own vehicle at $0.50/mile, round-trip airfare, parking, shipping, and baggage fees. Airfare is for the lowest reasonable coach-class fair. Travel expenses in excess of $300 will require prior approval. Payment for teaching and travel will be made on the last day of the conference after submission of a complete account of travel expenses including receipts. Please note that instructors are independent contractors and are solely responsible for any and all tax payments.

Lodging and Meals: Instructors will be housed in single or double occupancy rooms and all meals will be provided during the conference.

Other: Fiber Forum will include a keynote address, an informal fashion show and other activities, all of which instructors attend for free. Also, all instructors are invited and encouraged to submit a piece for an exhibition at Arrowmont that will run the duration of Fiber Forum 2015.

The Instructor Application Form can be completed and submitted one of two ways:

Online: You can complete the form and upload the required attachments online using any device with a web browser: https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=ZHM-5LsPrAvmcgAdOM-*mQ

Offline: Or, you can download a PDF version of the Instructor Application Form, fill it in offline at your convenience, and click the Submit button at the bottom of the form when you have finished entering your information: https://dk-media.s3.amazonaws.com/AA/AH/fiberartsalliance-org/downloads/282401/Instructor_Application_Form.pdf. If you choose this option, you will have to submit the required attachments by email to: info@fiberartsalliance.org or by mail to: SEFAA, 1705 Commerce Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 31014, Attn: SFFA 2015.

Please note that separate applications must be completed for each proposed workshop. And, please do not hesitate to email info@fiberartsalliance.org or to telephone 678-235-4328 if you have any questions about Fiber Forum, the Instructor Application or required attachments, or about SFFA or SEFAA.

Applications must be received by July 15, 2013.

via | email from Suzi Gough
info@fiberartsalliance.org

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center Residency Program

Multiple Deadlines: (RECEIVE)

Spring Residencies: January 15
Summer Residencies: April 30
Fall Residencies: July 15
Winter Residencies: October 15

Public Arts Residency Program
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Solomons, Maryland
2013 Season



Annmarie’s residency program provides a serene place on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay for visual, musical, and literary artists to create works that address ecological issues and/or inspire community involvement. Artists have access to a private studio space in addition to a variety of classroom studios and garage spaces, a waterfront, and fifty acres of forest and field. Residencies are meant to focus on merging the arts and the environment and should include the involvement of our local community to some capacity.

• Spring/Fall Residencies: residents are required to work with field trip groups and/or school outreach programs as scheduled.
• Summer residency: summer residents are required to design a public art project that engages the visitors to Annmarie Garden in the art-making process. Summer residents are required to work alongside the public for at least 12 hours/week.

Eligibility
Professional and emerging visual artists, musicians, and literary artists may apply. Selection is made by an internal panel and/or by a peer review panel. Annmarie Garden accommodates only one artist at a time.

Studios and special equipment
Resident artists have access to studio space within the living quarters (one bedroom), and are also welcome to use other gallery and classroom space as available. Annmarie has a modest ceramics studio with a kiln, slab roller, and potter’s wheels that are also available for use, as well as a painting studio with easels. With numerous indoor and outdoor exhibition and installation options, artists are encouraged think creatively about how and where to display their work. Artists should bring their own equipment.

Average length of residency:
• 1 to 3 months
• For summer residencies, 3 months preferred
• Selection process—internal review and/or peer review panel

Artist responsible for:
• $25 application fee
• Cost of travel and transport of personal possessions
• Materials and specialized equipment
• Pillows, linens, personal supplies (a modest allowance for groceries is supplied by Annmarie)


Download Residency Packet: www.annmariegarden.org/residencyinfoAMG.pdf


Visit website: www.annmariegarden.org


Questions? Email gardenprograms@chesapeake.net or call 410.326.4640 for more information


Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
P.O. Box 99
13480 Dowell Road
Dowell, MD 20629
t. 410-326-4640
f. 410-326-4887
Email: info@annmariegarden.org

Arlington Center for the Arts Call for Proposals

Two Deadlines: (RECEIVE) OR (EMAIL)

July 15, 2012
January 15, 2013


Call for Proposals
Gibbs Gallery Guest Curator Program
Arlington Center for the Arts
Arlington, MA



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.

Applications are reviewed twice annually. Submission Deadlines are January 15 and July 15

Application Procedure (truncated)

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.

Full details (including Curator Responsibilities and Gallery Support from Arlington Center for the Arts) are outlined on the website: www.acarts.org/calls


Arlington Center for the Arts
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474
Ph: 781-648-6220
email: info@acarts.org

7th International Fiber Art Biennale

Deadline: July 15, 2012 (EMAIL) or (RECEIVE)


7th International Fiber Art Biennale
Hosted by:
Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University
Nantong Municipal People's Government, China
Fiber Art Committee, China Arts & Crafts Association
Nantong City, Jiangsu Province
China
November 8, 2012 — December 15, 2012


‘From Lausanne to Beijing’ the 7th International Fiber Art Biennale will be held in Nantong city, Jiangsu Province from 8th November to 15th December, 2012. Simultaneously, an academic symposium will be held as well. We sincerely welcome all domestic and foreign artists, entrepreneurs, and academic friends to participate and support the exhibition.

THEME

‘From Lausanne to Beijing’ Biennale encourages international communication and popularization of fiber art. It enhances Chinese culture through creativity; stimulates the development of the information industry and provide an opportunity to demonstrate a new field of vision that is found and shared in the Biennale Exhibition and Symposium.

AWARDS

1. ‘Century Master’ Creative Research Center has sponsored Gold, Silver, Bronze awards to this Biennale and titles the awards as ‘Bai Nian Ju Jiang （Century Master）’ Fiber Art Fund Prize.
1. Gold: 1 Prize 50,000 RMB (includes purchase of work for the collection)
2. Silver: 2 Prize 10,000 RMB
3. Bronze: 6 Prize 5,000 RMB
4. Excellence: Undetermined, Temporarily has not set up Prize.
2. Gold award winning work piece will be kept by ‘Century Master’ Creative Research Center. The artist can refuse to accept cash prize for collection.
3. Certificates will be presented to all the selected award-winning works.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS (truncated)

1. No restriction on fiber materials, form, or style; two-dimensional (2-D) or three-dimensional (3-D) work.
2. The gallery’s wall is 320cm high for 2-D works, and 600cm high space for 3-D works.
3. Application time: June 1st – July 15th 2012. (Entry must arrive before the end of the day, July 25, 2012.)
4. Registration fee: Free for foreign artists
5. Selection: Art Work will be selected by an evaluation committee. Notification of the jury decision will be sent to the artists by the organizing committee before Aug. 15th, 2012.
6．Exhibition Entry Fee : Free for foreign artists who are invited to the exhibition. ￥900 for Chinese artists (free for students )
7. The selected works will be published in the 7th ‘From Lausanne to Beijing’ International Fiber Art Biennale Catalogue.

Notice: For international participants, the Art Work must be shipped by international post office to Beijing. Participants will be responsible for all shipping and insurance costs. Organizing committee will pay for the return shipping costs.


Prospectus: www.chinafiberart.com.cn

Download Entry Form: www.chinafiberart.com.cn/201251194831188.doc

If you cannot download the application form, please email to linlecheng010@163.com


Organizing Committee Contact Information:

General contact: Yue, Song （0086+13466356702）
Contact(China): Liu, Quanhua （0086+13621004831）
Contact (International): Wang, Mei (may_zhe@hotmail.com)
Contact(Media):Liang, Kai (0086+15120000993) E-mail：liangk08@126.com

Address:
C322/B357, Fiber Art Institute,
Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University Haidian District,
Beijing, China
Postcode: 100080
Tel:(011)-86-10-62798976
Fax:(011)-86-10-62798976
Email: linlecheng010@163.com
Website: www.chinafiberart.com.cn

9th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show and Boutique

Two Deadlines: (RECEIVE)
Artist’s Booth & Runway: July 15, 2012 or until show is full
Runway "only": August 24, 2012 or until show is full


9th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show and Boutique
Textile Art Alliance
of the Cleveland Museum of Art
Sunday, October 21, 2012

Textile Art Alliance’s 9th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show and Boutique features limited edition clothing and accessories created by regional fiber artists.

All forms of fiber-based wearable art are offered for sale, including jackets, vests, tops, coats, skirts, outfits, and accessories such as bags, jewelry, scarves, shawls, hats, gloves and other imaginative wearables.

Items are presented in both the Artist Boutique and Runway Fashion Show. Every item displayed must be for sale. All featured wearable items must be fiber or contain a fiber construction technique.

Opportunities for Participation
1. Artist Booth Space
Available to juried applicants TAA will provide:
• Single space up to 8' x 8'.
• One skirted table
• Sales receipts, centralized checkout
Artists are responsible for:
• Booth setup
• Display (including racks, display equipment, special lights and extension cords)
• Sale of their work (purchases made during the event must be recorded on sales receipts provided by the Textile Art Alliance.  Artists booths must be attended during the entire boutique show.

2. Runway Fashion Show
All artists that create wearable art are invited to submit their work to the TAA Runway Fashion Show, a juried event. This show provides artists (including boutique vendors) with the opportunity to highlight their most creative works.

An artist may submit up to three ensembles of wearable art. Jewelry will be accepted only if the jewelry item is previously paired with an ensemble of a submitting artist.

FEES:
Artist’s Booth & Runway: $40.00 (includes Runway show fee)
Runway “only”: $15.00 (up to 3 ensembles)

Download Call for Entry Information Brochure: http://www.taacleveland.org/pdf/FShowcall2012.pdf

Download New Artist Application: http://www.taacleveland.org/pdf/fshownewacontract2012.pdf

Visit website: http://www.taacleveland.org/

Questions? Contact:
Barb Lubinski, Fashion Show Chairwoman
BLubinski@Bright.net
taafashionshow@gmail.com

Annmarie Garden Residency Program

Multiple Deadlines: (RECEIVE) & (ONGOING)

Winter Residencies: October 15
Spring Residencies: January 15
Summer Residencies: April 30
Fall Residencies: July 15

Public Arts Residency Program
Annmarie Garden
Solomons, Maryland


Annmarie’s residency program provides a serene place on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay for visual, musical, and literary artists to create works that address ecological issues and/or inspire community involvement. Artists have access to a private studio space in addition to a variety of classroom studios and garage spaces, a waterfront, and fifty acres of forest and field. Residencies are meant to focus on merging the arts and the environment and should include the involvement of the local community to some capacity.

Spring/Fall Residencies: residents are required to work with field trip groups and/or school outreach programs as scheduled.

Summer residency: summer residents are required to design a public art project that engages the visitors to Annmarie Garden in the art-making process. Summer residents are required to work alongside the public for at least 12 hours/week.

Eligibility
Professional and emerging visual artists, musicians, and literary artists may apply. Selection is made by an internal panel and/or by a peer review panel. Annmarie Garden accommodates only one artist at a time.

Average length of residency
• 1 to 3 months
• For summer residencies, 3 months preferred

Studios and special equipment
Resident artists have access to studio space within the living quarters (one bedroom), and are also welcome to use other gallery and classroom space as available. Annmarie has a modest ceramics studio with a kiln, slab roller, and potter’s wheels that are also available for use, as well as a painting studio with easels. With numerous indoor and outdoor exhibition and installation options, artists are encouraged think creatively about how and where to display their work. Artists should bring their own equipment.

Application fee: $25

Visit website for more information: www.annmariegarden.org

Download Residency Application: www.annmariegarden.org/residencyinfoAMG.pdf

Questions? Email gardenprograms@chesapeake.net or call 410.326.4640 for more information.


Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park and Arts Center
PO Box 99
Dowell, MD 20629

Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center: National Juried Quilt Exhibit

Deadline: July 15, 2011 (RECEIVE)

National Juried Quilt Exhibit
Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center (DVAEC)
Frederick, Maryland
September 3- 25 2011


The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center (DVAEC) located in historic downtown Frederick, Maryland, is hosting a national juried quilt exhibit September 3-25.

RULES OF ELIGIBILITY (truncated)

• The work must be made of cloth or cloth-like material, and consist of: a quilt top, a backing and the middle. The layers must be held together by hand or machine-made stitching.
• Quilts must have been finished between June 2007 and July 2011, and be in excellent condition.
• Quilts must be constructed and quilted by person(s) named on entry blank. Those listed as "other stitchers” on this quilt may also have their own entries.
• Quilts must be available for judging and exhibit from September 3 - 25, 2011 - no substitutions will be allowed.
• Artists must be 18 years or older.

HOW TO ENTER: (truncated)

• You may submit up to three quilts. Send 1 full view of the completed quilt and 1 detail view. There is no size limit. The non-refundable entry fee is $35 per person, not per quilt.
• Digital images may be submitted on a CD-ROM, with no modifications—this includes color correction. You may crop the background only.
• You may place up to three quilts on ONE CD.

PRIZES:

$500 award for Best Art Quilt
$500 award for Best Traditional
$1000 award for Best in Show
Other prizes will be announced later


Download the prospectus: www.delaplaine.org/2011-Quilt-FINAL-1.doc

Visit website for more information: www.delaplaine.org/exhibit-opportunities/

For all details or to ask a question, please contact: Diane Sibbison, Manager of Exhibits: dsibbison@delaplaine.org or 301-698-0656 x 115

THE DELAPLAINE
Visual Arts Education Center
40 South Carroll St.
Frederick, MD 21701
301.698.0656

Visual Overture Magazine Call for Entries

Deadline: July 15, 2011 (ONLINE)

Fall 2011 Featured Emerging Artists AND
Spotlight on New Media
Visual Overture Magazine


Fall 2011 Featured Emerging Artists – Call for EntriesIn an effort to put the "starving artist" term to the grave, Visual Overture Magazine offers emerging artists an exciting opportunity to be published in a full-color, high-quality quarterly publication that is placed directly in the hands of thousands of galleries, curators, and collectors. Visual Overture Magazine is currently welcoming submissions for the upcoming Fall 2011 "Featured Emerging Artists" juried exhibition-in-print which will display the work of 7 artists – each receiving two pages in the magazine showcasing their art, a short artist interview, and juror notes. All visual media.

Juror: Denise Jackson



Spotlight on New Media – Call for Entries

Visual Overture Magazine is accepting entries from emerging artists for the 'Spotlight on New Media' exhibition-in-print. Artist must submit portfolio showing final artworks that are the result of a dedicated practice to exploring new visual art media and technologies. Selected finalist will be featured in a one-page article showing 3-6 images of his/her work and a write-up about their innovative practice in the Fall 2011 issue of Visual Overture Magazine. New visual media only (examples include, but are not limited to, cell phone art, internet-based art, twitter-art).

Eligibility & Submission Requirements

Emerging Artist Eligibility:

Must be 18 years or older at time of submission
Must not be currently enrolled in any undergraduate studies
Submitted art must have been created within the last 3 years

Accepted Types of Art:
Sculpture, Metals, Textiles, Photography, Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing, Video Art, Moving Art, Digital Art, Printmaking, Ceramics, Glass, Installation (unless specified otherwise in above call for artists listing)

Accepted File Types:
Images for 2D and 3D art must be .jpg (set at 300dpi) and between 200k and 2MB
Only video/moving image artists may submit video files of .mov, .wmv, or .mp4 (up to 30MB)

How to Submit: (truncated)
Entries are only accepted online through web submissions form.
Artists may submit to both competitions if they meet the requirements for each.
Artists previously published in Visual Overture Magazine are not eligible for submission for one year after publication.

Apply online: http://visualoverture.com/artists.htm

DesignPhiladelphia 2010

Deadline: extended to July 30, 2010  July 15, 2010 & Unspecified

DesignPhiladelphia 2010
The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
October 7 - 17, 2010

We've extended the submission deadline to July 30th, so plenty of time to pull together some amazing programs for 2010.

DesignPhiladelphia, the largest design festival in the nation, has become a fixture on the national and international creative calendar. Our aim is to actively contribute to establishing this region's national reputation as a unique, stimulating city in which to work, live and play. To help achieve that goal, we've teamed up with The University of the Arts, the host of DesignPhiladelphia 2010.

The 2010 Call for Participation is now in full swing! If you are interested in creating or hosting an exhibition, open studio, book signing, lecture, runway show, competition, street happening, product launch, or workshop, now's the time to let us know! Make good use of this platform. Highlight how and why design makes a difference in everyday life.

We have created an online participant form for 2010 that is currently available on our website at:
http://www.designphiladelphia.org/

Please note that we are now charging a nominal registration fee of $50 per event. If you hold more than one event, each additional listing is $25. This will help us keep the events open to the public and primarily free of charge.
To have your event included in the 2010 full-color printed Event Guide, your participant form needs to be submitted by July 15th. These listings will also be included in the City Paper Calendar supplement and listed on DesignPhiladelphia's website.

Hilary Jay
Executive Director
hilary@designphiladelphia.org

The Art of the Sweater

Deadline: July 15, 2010 (RECEIVE)

The Art of the Sweater
Wildethyme Art
Monte Vista, CO
September 1-29 , 2010


The Art of the Sweater is an exhibit of sweaters, both literal and metaphorical. Artists are encouraged to enter both actual knitted, crocheted and woven sweaters as well as the conceptual “sweater” from any media. Entries need not be functional and/or wearable, but must not exceed 8’ tall or 6’ wide. All media are welcome. All entries must be for sale.

Fees: $20.00/ up to 3 entries; $5.00 per entry thereafter. non refundable.

There will be a 40% commission on all works sold. 5% of said commission will be donated to Monte Arts Council.

Jury Process: The Jury will consist of Wildethyme Art owner Laura Murphy M.A., and Myra Wood, author of “Crazy Lace” and “Creative Crochet Lace”. The jury’s final decisions will be based on the number and type, variety of applicants; application presentation, space availability, etc.

There will be one prize awarded for Juror’s Choice. The winning artist will receive a page on the WA website for one year highlighting their work and 150.00.

Download complete prospectus and entry form: Art_of_sweater.pdf

Visit website for additional details: wildethymeart.com

Wildethyme Art
Monte Vista, CO