American Craft Magazine Call for Entries

Deadline: September 8, 2017 {EMAIL}


American Craft Magazine
American Craft Council
Minneapolis, MN
February/March 2018 Career Issue



For the first (and likely only) time, American Craft magazine is issuing a call for entries. We're hoping to hear from artists who'd like to be considered for coverage in our February/March 2018 Career Issue. The goal of the issue – our first ever focusing on artists' career practices – is to share tips on the sometimes tricky business of making a living as an artist. We're looking for artists who have unique guidance to offer and are willing to be forthright about their income sources.


To be considered, please send 4 to 6 images of your work along with your resume and brief answers to following questions:

• What is notable or unusual about how you pay your bills? (one sentence)

• What percentage of your income do you make from what sources? (one sentence with rough percentages – include spouse, second job, teaching, etc.)

• What's the smartest thing you've done to make your finances work? (one sentence)

With each image, please include work title, year made, materials, dimensions, and photo credits. Responses will not be published without permission; incomplete responses and those exceeding 250 words will not be considered.


Please send your response to letters@craftcouncil.org no later than Friday, September 8. The email subject line must read Feb./Mar. Career Issue. If you are chosen, you'll be notified no later than Friday, October 20.



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43rd Mid-States Art Exhibition

Deadline: September 8, 2013 (ONLINE) or (RECEIVE)


43rd Mid-States Art Exhibition
Evansville Museum of Arts History & Science
Evansville, Indiana
December 8, 2013 - January 12, 2014



Over the years, the objects collected through the Mid-States Exhibitions have created a wonderful and extensive collection of contemporary works by artists from a variety of educational backgrounds and talents. Many of the objects can be viewed in the Permanent Collection galleries of the Evansville Museum. A number of Mid-States artists have been invited to participate in other exhibitions curated by the Evansville Museum and to submit objects for the Museum Shop.

PURCHASE and MERIT AWARDS
Over $10,000 in purchase and merit awards, underwritten by individuals, corporations, foundations and philanthropic organizations, will be presented at the December 14 opening reception. Purchase award-winning works will become part of the permanent collection of the Evansville Museum.

ELIGIBILITY
Any artist residing in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, or Tennessee may enter. All work must be original, completed within the last three years, and not previously exhibited in the Mid-States Craft Exhibition.

MEDIA AND LIMITATIONS
The competition is open for the following categories: ceramics, glass, textiles, metals, wood, enamel and mixed media. Entries must not exceed 96 inches in any direction and/or 150 pounds. Large sculpture should be weatherproofed for outdoor display. No entry that requires the artist to be present for moving or assembly will be accepted.

ENTRY FEE AND PROCEDURES

ENTRY FEE
$20.00 fee entitles entrant to submit up to TWO entries.


Download Prospectus: 43rd_Mid-tates_Craft_Prospectus.pdf

Visit website for more details: http://emuseum.org/mid-states-competition


For more information write, email or call:

Art Committee
Evansville Museum of Arts History & Science
411 S.E. Riverside Drive
Evansville, Indiana 47713-1098
Phone: 812-425-2406 ext. 238
Fax: 812-421-7509
artcommittee@emuseum.org

Figurative Art Expo 2013

Deadline: September 8, 2013 (ONLINE)


Figurative Art Expo 2013
Infinity Art Gallery
Grand Opening: October 5, 2013; online



Qualified Artwork:
Accepting all forms of figurative artwork. Artists are welcome to submit artwork that is traditional as well as work that is representational or pushes the boundaries of what is figurative. There is not a quota on the number of specific media such as oil, watercolor, pastel, photography, sculpture or any other discipline of art.

Intention: Finalists will be selected for artistic excellence, which includes concept and mastery of technique. Artwork will be selected solely on its own merit without regard to the artist's name, geographic location, national home or any other factor outside of the quality of their artwork.

It is our intention to choose the best art in terms of composition, concept, content and overall excellence, from a wide range of styles. We intend for the show to be well rounded and to include a wide range of artistic expression. The number of pieces selected for exhibit is determined by jury and gallery discretion. The final number may vary according to juror selection.

Exhibitions: All exhibits take place online at http://www.infinityartgallery.com/ and showcase artwork by international contemporary artists. Jury selected artwork will be exhibited for three months online at Infinity Art Gallery. All eligible entries submitted by artists may be displayed online during the call-to-artists with one artwork cycling through the slideshow on the home page. Artists may choose not to participate in the pre-exhibit show and will have the option of “jurors only” when they submit their work.

Eligibility: All juried exhibits are open to artists everywhere.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Media (video/film/audio) not accepted. The original design and concept must have been created by the submitting artist, have been created without the use of a kit, and may not have been created under supervision or instruction. Artists may submit work that was submitted for previous exhibits, but may not submit artwork previously selected by the jury as a finalist in any exhibit at Infinity Art Gallery.

Jurors: TBA

Awards: Creative works of art will be selected for artistic excellence, which includes concept and mastery of technique. Award winners will be announced the day of the Grand Opening. Five awards will be given, three will receive cash awards.

$1,500 Total Value of Awards
Best of Show - $300 cash, plus artist portfolio page valued at $200
2nd Place - $150 cash, plus artist portfolio page valued at $200
3rd Place - $50 cash, plus artist portfolio page valued at $200
Honorable Mention - Artist Portfolio valued at $200
Director’s Choice - Artist Portfolio valued at $200

Entry Fee: $25 USD to submit 1 or 2 works of art. Artists may enter more than once.


Download Prospectus: http://www.infinityartgallery.com/resources/Figurative-Expo-2013.pdf

Visit website for complete details: http://www.infinityartgallery.com

Phynance Residency Open Call

Deadline: September 8, 2013 (EMAIL)


Phynance Residency Open Call
Flat Time House
In partnership with the Barry Flanagan Foundation
London, England
November 2013 to March 2014




In partnership with the Barry Flanagan Foundation, Flat Time House is accepting applications for an artist's residency to begin in November 2013.

FTHo, the former home and studio of artist John Latham, which he designated a 'living sculpture', will operate as a base for interrogating sculpture as a subject of research, rather than a static artform or medium. The residency will involve time spent in the John Latham and Barry Flanagan Archives.

The play of shifting dimensions and the play of paradox inherent in the work of Barry Flanagan was reflected in his interest in 'pataphysics, a science that rests 'on the truth of contradictions and exceptions', a systematic approach to undermining all systems that is also reflected in the work of his former teacher John Latham. PHYNANCE, named from a pataphysical reference in a drawing by Flanagan aims to continue and facilitate such approaches to sculptural production.

The selected artist will be provided with accommodation, studio, stipend and a production budget towards new work. The artist will be selected from an open call, with the 4 month residency resulting in a public exhibition and publication in 2014. We are seeking applications from artists who have been working professionally for 5 years. We welcome international applications.

The residency selection panel consists of Mike Nelson (Artist) Jo Melvin (Barry Flanagan Foundation), Claire Louise Staunton (Curator, FTHo) and Jon Wood (Research Curator, Henry Moore Institute).

The residency includes a 2000 pound budget towards the production of new work, a 2000 pound stipend and up to 350 pounds towards travel expenses. Flat Time House will offer a self contained artist's residence with en-suite bathroom. Adjoining kitchen facilities are shared with FTHo's staff.

The deadline for applications is September 8 2013. The residency is to begin late November 2013 and run until late March 2014.

Artists will be judged primarily on the quality of their work, but also on the potential of their practice to translate into a new body of work that re-examines the role of sculpture.

Please email info@flattimeho.org.uk with a single pdf file no larger than 3mb containing:

- Statement outlining the proposed direction of research and development of new work during the residency (max 500 words)
- General statement on your practice (max 500 words)
- CV
- 12 images max of recent work and/or links to audio visual work hosted online

OR send us a data CD containing a single pdf (with the above information) and sound/video files to arrive no later than September 8 2013. Please post to Flat Time House, 210 Bellenden Road, London SE15 4BW


Visit website for details: http://www.flattimeho.org.uk/project/94/


About:

Flat Time House (FTHo) was the studio home of John Latham (1921-2006), recognised as one of the most significant and influential British post-war artists. In 2003, Latham declared the house a living sculpture naming it FTHo after his theory of time, "Flat Time". Until his death, John Latham opened his door to anyone interested in thinking about art. It is in this spirit that Flat Time House opened in 2008 as an archive, artist's residency space and gallery with a programme of exhibitions and events exploring the artist's practice, his theoretical ideas and their continued relevance.