Wild about Art at the Toledo Zoo!

 DEADLINE: April 26, 2024 (ONLINE)


Wild about Art at the Toledo Zoo!
The Toledo Zoo
Toledo, OH
August 10, 2024 to August 11, 2024

Wild about Art at the Toledo Zoo! is a uniquely wild, two-day art fair taking place on our beautiful Zoo grounds, features local and regional artists with various mediums on display for thousands of visitors. We are seeking creative artists and skilled makers to take part in Wild about Art. This event will include entertainment, hands-on activities and of course animals.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Mediums permitted: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Metal Working, Photography, Printmaking/Graphics, Sculpture, Textiles and Wood. Work does not have to be animal related.

The Zoo is a family-friendly environment and certain subject matters, including but not limited to nudity and offensive language and symbols, will not be accepted. The Zoo reserves the right to exclude and/or remove pieces at their sole discretion.


Application Fee: $25 Non-refundable. Must be processed through ZAPP.

Visit website for more details: https://www.toledozoo.org/events/wild-about-art

Apply via ZAPP: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12040


The Toledo Zoo
attn: Art Fair
PO Box 140130
Toledo, OH 43614

The Art of Birds_Museum of Northern History

DEADLINE: May 15, 2024 (RECEIVE)


The Art of Birds
Museum of Northern History
Kirkland Lake, ON
August 20 to September 21, 2024


The Museum of Northern History invites artists in all stages of their career to participate in this exhibition celebrating the beauty and inspiration of migratory birds. The Art of Birds – A Juried Exhibition is open to National (Canada) and International artists.

Exhibition Description:
Each year, billions of birds embark on an incredible journey that spans continents, captivating the hearts of those fortunate enough to witness it. This remarkable phenomenon reminds us of the beauty of all birds, whether migratory or not.

The Art of Birds highlights the crucial role birds play in maintaining the ecological balance of nature. The artwork in this exhibition will honour all aspects of birds – life, habitat, behaviour and physical beauty. The adaptability of birds reminds us to safeguard their habitats, and protect their migration routes while the world at large adapts to ongoing climate challenges.

Artwork must show birds as a theme with migration as a consideration. Work will be judged on relevance to the topic, originality, artistic prowess, excellence in composition and design. All forms of birds in art from traditional to contemporary are welcome.

Eligible Media Types: 2D & 3D works in Drawings, Paintings, Sculpture, Original Hand-Pulled Prints, Collage, Mixed Media, Fibre Arts

*** Photographs & Digital Art are NOT Eligible ***
*** The use of real feathers is not permitted***

Fees: One entry is $30 (taxes included), a second entry is an additional $15 (taxes included) for a total of $45 for two entries.

Payment must be received to complete your submission. For a list of payment details, see the Call to Artists, or contact the Museum at museum@tkl.ca

Visit website

Download the Prospectus for complete details.

Entries may be submitted via email or mail.

Contact:
Kaitlyn McKay
Museum of Northern History
Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake
2 Chateau Drive, P.O. Box 1148
Kirkland Lake, Ontario P2N 3M7
Phone: 705-568-8800
Email: museum@tkl.ca

Explorers of Wind, Wagons, and Wheat, Mixed Media Exhibit

DEADLINE: Extended to March 31, 2024 (ONLINE)
DEADLINE: March 4, 2024 (ONLINE)


Explorers of Wind, Wagons, and Wheat, Mixed Media Exhibit
Handweavers Guild of America
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
Wichita, Kansas
July 11, 2024 - July 14, 2024


Explorers of Wind, Wagons, and Wheat, Mixed Media Exhibit
This exhibit is open to work created in any media using a fiber arts technique. Witness explorations in material that capture the essence of Kansas' heritage in works that tell stories of resilience, exploration, and growth.

Juror: Jean Ann Fausser

Awards
Cash prizes provided by HGA include: $500 First, $250 Second, $100 Third
Winning works will be published in future edition of Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine
Winning works will be featured on HGA's Instagram and Facebook
All selected works will be featured in an online exhibit photo album
Additional Honors and/or cash prizes may be sponsored by individuals or groups

Entry Fees per Piece
$0 - Students (with HGA Student membership or proof of current enrollment)
$17 - HGA Members
$25 - Non-HGA Members

 

Website contains full details: https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/

Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.
1201 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30361
Telephone: (678) 730-0010
Email: HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org

19th Annual September Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show

DEADLINE: March 11, 2024 {ONLINE}


19th Annual September Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 20-22, 2024

 

The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show is proud to be consistently recognized as one of the best Fine Art Shows in the country. Several important features distinguish our shows from other art shows.

There will be 145 available artist spaces. The venue is the perimeter of Rittenhouse Square, a prestigious park setting in Center City Philadelphia. Surrounded by some of the most luxurious residential addresses in the city, the show consistently attracts an affluent, culturally educated clientele. 

In short, if you are a fine artist interested in a well-run urban show that offers an arts savvy audience, a beautiful venue, and a community of high-quality exhibitors, then the Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show should be on your schedule. 

 Sept 2024 Application: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11741

APPLICATION FEE
Application Fee is $40.00   
The application fee can be paid online through Zapplication.
 
ACCEPTABLE WORK  
This is an originals only fine art show. Only non-functional, original work created by the artist may be shown, and all work must be for sale. All work displayed must be of the same or better quality than the work submitted to the jury process. 

UNACCEPTABLE TYPES OF WORK
No reproductions of any kind may be shown, displayed, sold or promoted at this event. Excluded work includes, but is not limited to: photography, calendars, note cards, digital or computer-generated art, posters, books, or limited-edition print reproductions, including work created using stencils, creating almost identical multiples or a similar theme of assembly line and/or production work.  
 
No functional work of any kind may be shown, displayed or sold at this event.  Excluded work includes, but is not limited to: jewelry, t-shirts, plates, cups, bowls, clothing, hats, pottery, vases, vessels, jars, dishes, lamps or furniture and mirrors.
 
MEDIA CATEGORIES 
The following is a list and explanation of the categories of art acceptable for jury.
 
Oils/Acrylics
Two-dimensional works created in either oils or acrylics.
 
Watercolors
Two-dimensional works created in watercolors, gouache or tempera paint.
 
Printmaking
Printed works for which the artist has manipulated the plates, stones, or screens. These works must be printed by the artist and not an associate or helper.  In addition, printmakers are required to disclose their creative process and printing technique.  The only exception to this is monotypes, which by definition are one-of-a-kind works.  All prints must be signed and numbered as a limited edition.

Drawing/Pastels
Two-dimensional works created using a dry medium, including pencil, graphite, ink, charcoal, wax crayons, or pastels.
 
Sculpture
Nonfunctional three-dimensional work created in any medium, including stone, wood, metal, glass, ceramics, fiber and 3-D mixed media.
 
Mixed Media
Two dimensional work that incorporates more than one type of physical material or medium. 
 
FEES
Non-Refundable Application Fee: $40.00
Standard Booth Fee: $595  (single 10' X 10' booth). 
Premium Booth Fee: $695  (single 10' X 10' booth).

Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Assc.
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Chris Buonomo - Managing Director
Tel: 215-669-7928

website: https://www.rittenhousesquareart.com/

Las Laguna Gallery: Women in Art

Deadline: December 15, 2015 {ONLINE}


2016 - Women in Art
Las Laguna Gallery
Laguna Beach, CA
January 7 to January 29, 2016



TITLE: Women in Art WOMEN ARTISTS ONLY

THEME: Open

MEDIUM: All*



The show is dedicated to the spirit and creativity of all women artists, past and present. Las Laguna Gallery in Laguna Beach, California is looking for some unbelievable women artists.

All local, national and international women artists, professional and amateur and multiple art mediums will be considered in this call for art.

Works in Acrylic, Airbrush, Assemblage, Charcoal, Color Pencil, Collage, Digital Art, Drawings, Encaustic, Graphite, Illustration, Mixed Media, New Media, Oil, Other, Painting, Pastel, Photo, Photography, Watercolor, will be considered.

The work must be able to be hung on a wall to be considered. Sizes up to 4 feet are acceptable. Limit to 48in.

* Sorry new jewelry or sculpture for this exhibition.
* No work that requires special installation or instructions will be accepted.

FEE: $35 for 3 images, $5 per each additional image


Visit website for full details: www.laslagunagallery.com

Apply Online via CaFE

Natural Dye Showcase

Deadline: May 29, 2015 {ONLINE}


Natural Dye Showcase
Mendocino Art Center
Main Gallery
Mendocino, CA
August 3-28, 2015



Natural Dye Showcase at the Mendocino Art Center, August 3-28, 2015, invites artists to submit contemporary fiber works featuring elements that have been created with natural dyes. Techniques may include wall-hangings, art quilts, baskets, embroidery, rugs, knitting, crochet, hand-made paper and other forms of fiber art. The exhibition seeks to highlight excellence in contemporary use of natural dyes, considered in the light of their rich and skillful use through the centuries and across the planet.

Eligibility
• Work can utilize any fiber technique and must include significant elements that have been dyed with natural dyes (derived from plant, other organic sources, or minerals). The juror will make the final decision on whether submissions are appropriate to the exhibition theme.
• Work must be original, created after 2011.
• Size limitation: Wall-hung pieces (including wearable art) may be no longer than 72 inches on the longest side; free-standing or free-hanging works may take up no more than four square feet of floor space.


Juror: Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada, president of the World Shibori Network and founder of Slow Fiber Studios.


Entry Fees
$15 for each entry. Up to three works may be entered.


Entries Accepted online via CaFÉ service.


Complete details on the website: http://www.mendocinoartcenter.org/natural-dye-showcase


Contact person is the exhibition organizer Mickie McCormic.


Mendocino Art Center
45200 Little Lake Street
P.O. Box 765
Mendocino, CA 95460
707-937-5818
800-653-3328
Fax: 707-937-4625

Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh: 46th Annual A Fair in the Park

Deadline: March 10, 2015 {ONLINE} or {POSTMARK}



A Fair in the Park
Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
September 11 - 13, 2015




The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh extends an invitation to fine arts and craft exhibitors to apply to participate in the 46th annual A Fair in the Park. This is a weekend long fair, September 11, 12, and 13, 2015 held in Mellon Park, in Shadyside of Pittsburgh, PA.


Rules on Participation (truncated)

1. All booths must be set up for the full length of A Fair in the Park.
2. All work must be conceived, designed, and executed by the participating artist. The artist whose work is on exhibit and for sale must be present for all three (3) days of the show.
3. Images of artwork and the short bio/artist’s statement will be posted on the A Fair website, and may be used for promotional purposes.
4. Only artists who have been accepted in the jewelry category may display or sell jewelry of any kind during the Fair.

Categories
• Clay
• Fiber
• Glass
• Jewelry
• Metal
• Mixed-Media
• Wood
• 2D Visual Arts (including but not limited to Photography, Etchings, Lithographs, Silkscreens and Paintings).


The Booth Fee: $350.00/$400.00 (corner) is due with the application for snail mail submissions and upon acceptance for electronic submissions.

For more information and online application and link to prospectus: www.afairinthepark.org


Email questions to maxine.plotkin@craftsmensguild.org or fairdirector@craftsmensguild.org


Pittsburgh
Center for the Arts
1047 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412.361.0873

Shirt Factory Gallery: Small Works 2015

Deadline: February 1, 2015 {ONLINE}



Small Works 2015
Shirt Factory Gallery
Glens Falls, New York
March 6, to April 4, 2015



Small Works 2015 is the third edition of this rapidly growing show and will be held at the Shirt Factory Gallery. The Shirt Factory Gallery now offers three juried shows a year, bringing in artwork and introducing artists from across the country.

The gallery is located in a historic manufacturing building, brought to new life, which now houses more than 60 artist studios, shops, galleries and services. Its clean, modern design features an open floor format with a small annex.


Theme and Eligibility
Small Works.
Maximum Image size: 12 inches on longest side
Maximum Frame Size: 16 inches on longest side
Sculpture: 12” on longest side


This is an open call opportunity; media may include sculpture, photography, painting, printmaking, pastel, digital art, clay, etc. Work must be ready to hang or display, works not ready to hang will not be included in show.

Artists are encouraged to attend the reception.

Original artwork only. All submissions must be for sale.

Awards
Best of Show: $1,000
Second: $500
Third: $250, additional prizes will be awarded.

Jurying
The juror is Rebecca Pelchar, Humanities Chair, Director of the Visual Arts Gallery, and Assistant Professor of Art at SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury, NY.


A maximum of 3 pieces may be submitted for jurying.

Nonrefundable Fee: Jurying fee is to be $30 for two submissions, $40 for three submissions.


All entries will be through www.onlinejuriedshows.com

Download Prospectus: shirtfactorygallery.com/Small-Works-2015-Prospectus-Final.docx


Contact:
info@shirtfactorygallery.com
(518) 232-5939

Suite 120, The Shirt Factory
71 Lawrence Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum: Birds in Art 2015

Deadline: April 15, 2015 {POSTMARK} or {ONLINE}



Birds in Art 2015
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Wausau, Wisconsin
September 12 to November 29, 2015




Three simple words – birds in art – took on a life of their own when they became a Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum exhibition title. Throughout the years, Birds in Art has morphed and grown and now is recognized around the world as the exhibition that sets the standard for avian art.

Since 1976, Birds in Art has showcased the remarkable talents of more than 950 international artists, who have presented their very best work interpreting birds and related subject matter.

The Woodson Art Museum again invites two- and three-dimensional artists working in all mediums other than crafts and photography to submit original artworks for jury consideration for Birds in Art 2015.


Specifications

1. No one dimension shall exceed 72 inches [183 centimeters].
2. No work shall exceed 150 pounds [68 kilograms].
3. All work must have been executed in 2013, 2014, or 2015.
4. No work shall have been previously exhibited at the Woodson Art Museum.


Entry Procedures (truncated)


1. A maximum of two works may be entered per artist; however, artists selected for Birds in Art will be represented by only one work.
2. A maximum of one digital image per two-dimensional work and two digital images per three-dimensional work may be submitted.
3. Non-refundable entry fee for one entry: $50
4. Non-refundable entry fee for two entries: $60.



View Online/Printable Entry Form: www.lywam.org/birds-art-entry-form/


Visit website for complete prospectus: www.lywam.org/prospectus




Direct correspondence to
Birds in Art
Woodson Art Museum
700 North Twelfth Street
Wausau, Wisconsin 54403-5007 U.S.A.


Direct other inquiries to
Telephone: 715.845.7010
Fax: 715.845.7103
Email: schroede@lywam.org

Franconia in the City @ Casket: Call for Exhibition Proposals

Deadline: {ONGOING}



Call for Exhibition Proposals
Franconia in the City @ Casket
Casket Arts Community Complex
Minneapolis, MN




In 2011, Franconia Sculpture Park established an urban home at the Casket Arts Community Complex. Franconia in the City @ Casket offers an outdoor sculpture exhibition and an indoor gallery space for exhibitions of two- and three-dimensional art.
Guidelines and Artist Responsibilities

• Individual artists, artist teams, or a group of artists may submit an exhibition proposal.
• Artist/s are responsible for installation and de-installation of exhibitions. Franconia staff will work with artist/s to provide assistance as needed.
• Artist/s are responsible for staffing minimal gallery hours for the duration of the exhibition.
Franconia will provide publicity and promotion, exhibition invitations, staff assistance during installation, and an opening reception for selected exhibitions. All artwork remains property of the artist and sale price is determined by the artist. In the event of a sale of artwork, Franconia will receive a 30% commission.


Prior to developing your proposal, please contact John Hock, Artistic Director/CEO via email at johnhock@franconia.org or phone at (651) 257-6668 to discuss your project ideas.


Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis via email to casketgallery@franconia.org.


Download Application Coversheet: www.franconia.org/ExhibitionProposalsCoverPage.pdf


Visit website for complete details: www.franconia.org




Franconia Sculpture Park
Franconia in the City @ Casket
Casket Arts Community Complex
1781 Jefferson St. NE
Minneapolis, MN

84th Annual June Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show

Deadline: January 9, 2015 {ONLINE}


84th Annual June Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association
Philadelphia, PA
June 5-7, 2015


The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show is held on the sidewalk which surrounds the beautiful and historic Rittenhouse Square in the very art-smart city of Philadelphia. Exhibiting only original art work in this affluent area of Philadelphia, artists have found success in both shows and consistently rate them as two of the top shows in the entire country.

The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Shows are planned, organized and operated by the Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association, a non-profit organization with a Board of Directors comprised of exhibiting professional artists.


ACCEPTABLE WORK – MEDIA CATEGORIES

This is an originals only fine art show. Only non-functional original work created by the artist may be shown and all work must be for sale. No reproductions may be shown or promoted. All work displayed must be of the same or better quality than the work submitted to the jury process.

The following is a list and explanation of those categories accepted for jury.

Oils/Acrylics
Any two-dimensional works created in either oils or acrylics.

Watercolors
Any two-dimensional works created in watercolors, gouache or tempera paint.

Printmaking
Any printed works for which the artist has manipulated the plates, stones, or screens. These works must also be printed by the artist and not an associate or helper. In addition, printmakers are required to disclose their creative process and printing technique. All prints must be signed and numbered as a limited edition.

Drawing/Pastels
Any two dimensional works created using a dry medium, including pencil, graphite, charcoal, wax crayons or pastels.

Sculpture
Nonfunctional three-dimensional work created in any media.

Mixed Media
Two- or three-dimensional is work that incorporates more than one type of material or medium in the production.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Each exhibiting artist must complete an online application with only one artist per entry, unless you are entering as collaborating artists. Applying in different mediums requires it a separate application. Each submitted application must include an application fee and its own set of images.

The Jury Process
This competitive show is limited to 143 exhibitors chosen by a jury of highly qualified 2D and 3D fine artists. All participants in the show will be chosen by this jury. Decisions of the jury are based on the quality, uniqueness, consistency and professionalism of the artwork.

Digital Images
Five (5) images are to be submitted for each individual medium category entered by the artists: four (4) images must be of individual pieces of artwork and the fifth (5th) must be a booth image showing the overall continuity and professional presentation of the artist’s current body of work. The jury needs to see both the booth display and work similar to the work which the artist plans to bring to the show. [Note: The booth image is mandatory.]

Collaborating Artists
“Collaborating artists” is defined as two (2) artists that work together on any one piece of art. If two artists collaborate, it is regarded as one joint entry. If accepted, all work exhibited must be collaborative.


FEES

Application Fee is $35.00

Standard Booth Fee: $425 (single booth). No double booths are available at this show.


Complete information available on website: http://www.rittenhousesquareart.com/

Applications accepted via ZAPP: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=3604



CONTACT INFORMATION

Steve Oliver - Executive Director
Rittenhouseart@aol.com
610-299-1343

Arc Gallery: “Fusion” National Juried Exhibition

Deadline: February 22, 2015 {ONLINE}



“Fusion”
National Juried Exhibition
Arc Gallery
San Francisco, CA
May 2, 2015 -June 20, 2015



Fusion is the binding of two or more things into something new that possesses properties of both, incorporating different styles, ideas and designs. In a world where boundaries don't exist and technology provides the ability to connect globally, we can create collaborations and build connections that were impossible in the past. Through creative energy, the fusion of ideas can create new forms, blending cultures, colors, ideas, shapes, designs and intent. Fusion can be the melding of art and science, the conscious and unconscious, the tangible and intangible.

Arc is seeking artwork that expresses Fusion. Show us what Fusion means to you.


ELIGIBILITY
Artists residing in the United States.


ARTWORK MAXIMUM SIZE
2-Dimensional Work: Height 9 feet, Width 4 feet - including frame
3-Dimensional Work: Must fit pedestal sized 16 inches x 16 inches or take up no more than 4 feet of gallery floor space.


CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book


JUROR: Olivia Ongpin is the co-founder of Fabric8 and Luna Rienne Gallery


JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon and certificate will be presented to three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.


GALLERY & ON-LINE GALLERY
There are two opportunities to get into this show. The juror will select works that will be exhibited in the Arc Gallery at 1246 Folsom Street and on the Arc On-line Gallery. The juror will also select works that will be shown in the Arc On-line gallery only. This allows for more works to be seen beyond the 1,000 square feet physical limitation of the gallery.


Visit website for more details and to apply online: http://www.arc-sf.com/fusion.html




Arc Gallery
1246 Folsom St
San Francisco 94103

45th Annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival

Deadline: March 13, 2015 {ONLINE}



45th Annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival
The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc.
Columbus Circle - Downtown Syracuse
Syracuse, New York
July 24-26, 2015




The show features more than 160 artists representing 30 states and Canada. More than 50,000 visitors will shop and browse among the art and craft exhibits and enjoy a wide variety of music, multi-cultural performances, summer refreshments, and participatory activities. The festival is one of the premier events of ArtsWeek.


Medium Categories

ceramics: Original works of primarily clay: slab, coil, wheel-thrown, etc.

computer art: Two dimensional works utilizing computer technology to create and/or manipulate first generation digital images. Digital impressions of pre-existing images (paintings, photos, prints, drawings, etc.) are not allowed.

drawing: Original works made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastel, or chalk

2-d fabric & fiber: Batik or painted fabric primarily intended for hanging

3-d fabric & fiber: Works of primarily fiber, including clothing, quilts, rugs, dolls, soft sculpture, baskets, brooms, etc.

glass: Original works in which the primary material is glass, including stained, leaded, and blown glass

graphics & printmaking: Prints resulting from traditional printmaking techniques, including etching, engraving, lithography, serigraphy, or woodcut produced in signed and numbered limited editions

jewelry: Jewelry made from precious and nonprecious metals, gemstones, enamel, glass, clay, fiber, paper, wood or other materials

leather: Original works of primarily leather

metal: Functional works of primarily metal

2-d mixed media: Work incorporating more than one material, including collage and handmade paper

3-d mixed media: 3-dimensional works incorporating more than one material

painting: Painted works made with oil, acrylic, watercolor, or other pigments

photography: Prints from original negatives must be processed or directly supervised by the artist.

sculpture: Nonfunctional, 3-dimensional works in any medium

wood: Original works of primarily wood: carved, hand-tooled, or machine worked.



awards
Approximately $4,000 in prize money will be awarded. Winners of the Awards of Distinction will be invited next year and exempt from jurying and the jury fee.

standards
All work displayed must be original and designed and handcrafted by the exhibiting artist. Reproductions must involve hand work or direct supervision by the artist, be clearly labeled as “REPRODUCTION” and may not make up more than 20% of the booth inventory.

Entry Fee: $25 - Non-refundable.
Late Fee: $10 for applications received after March 23.
Booth Fee: $280 per booth, payable by check or PayPal upon acceptance by May 8, 2015.

Download Prospectus: www.downtownsyracuse.com/SyrArtsFestApplication2015.pdf

Applications accepted via ZAPP: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=3764

Visit website for more details: www.downtownsyracuse.com/syracuse-arts-and-crafts-festival


presented by
The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc.
115 West Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
phone 315.422.8284
fax 315.471.4503

Luminarts Fellowship Opportunity: 2015 Visual Arts Competition

Deadline: March 15, 2015 {ONLINE}



2015 Visual Arts Competition
Luminarts Fellowship Opportunity
Luminarts Cultural Foundation
Union League Club of Chicago
Chicago, IL
May 13, 2015




The Luminarts Cultural Foundation offers extensive opportunities for Luminarts Fellows, including grants/project support, lectures, workshops, mentorship and facilitated conversations that provide valuable insights into building a successful career in the arts and strengthening our community of participating artists.

The Visual Arts Competition awards five $5,000 grant awards and Luminarts Fellowships for excellence in visual arts (drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, moving image, etc.)

Applicants submit their images online for a preliminary blind juror panel. Finalists are selected for a second juror process that takes place in an exhibition at the Union League Club of Chicago. Finalists are asked to choose two pieces to exhibit during the exhibition. Following a private viewing throughout the day, the winners are selected by a final juror panel. Winners are announced in the evening during the Visual Arts Exhibition on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, hosted by Luminarts.

Eligibility and Guidelines

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old on the date you apply
• Be currently enrolled in, or have previously graduated from, a degree program
• Live within 150 miles of the Union League Club of Chicago
• Be available to hang/setup your artwork at the Union League Club of Chicago on Monday, May 11, 2015 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (this is only required if you are selected as a finalist)
• Be available to attend the Visual Arts Exhibition and awards on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (this is only required if you are selected as a finalist)


Image and Video Submission Guidelines
All images submitted should be of pieces able to be installed in a shared gallery space within a limited period of time. Any hung piece should not exceed 72 inches in any direction.

Applicants may submit up to three (3) images of artwork with their application or one (1) moving image video, but not both. Space will be provided on the application to include the requested details about each piece (title, dimensions, medium, date, etc.) Applicants will also include an artist statement with their application.

Applicants will be notified via email on or before Wednesday, April 1, 2015 if they have been selected as a finalist.


Complete details including link to online application available on website: http://luminarts.org/visual-arts-opportunities


For questions about program eligibility contact Luminarts at info@luminarts.org or 312-435-5961.



Luminarts Cultural Foundation, Chicago
info@luminarts.org
312.435.5961

11th Annual Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show

Deadline: March 15, 2015 {ONLINE}



11th Annual Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association
Philadelphia, PA
September 18-20, 2015



The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show is held on the sidewalk which surrounds the beautiful and historic Rittenhouse Square in the very art-smart city of Philadelphia. Exhibiting only original art work in this affluent area of Philadelphia, artists have found success in both shows and consistently rate them as two of the top shows in the entire country.

The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Shows are planned, organized and operated by the Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association, a non-profit organization with a Board of Directors comprised of exhibiting professional artists.


ACCEPTABLE WORK – MEDIA CATEGORIES

This is an originals only fine art show. Only non-functional original work created by the artist may be shown and all work must be for sale. No reproductions may be shown or promoted. All work displayed must be of the same or better quality than the work submitted to the jury process.

The following is a list and explanation of those categories accepted for jury.

Oils/Acrylics
Any two-dimensional works created in either oils or acrylics.

Watercolors
Any two-dimensional works created in watercolors, gouache or tempera paint.

Printmaking
Any printed works for which the artist has manipulated the plates, stones, or screens. These works must also be printed by the artist and not an associate or helper. In addition, printmakers are required to disclose their creative process and printing technique. All prints must be signed and numbered as a limited edition.

Drawing/Pastels
Any two dimensional works created using a dry medium, including pencil, graphite, charcoal, wax crayons or pastels.

Sculpture
Nonfunctional three-dimensional work created in any media.

Mixed Media
Two- or three-dimensional is work that incorporates more than one type of material or medium in the production.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Each exhibiting artist must complete an online application with only one artist per entry, unless you are entering as collaborating artists. Applying in different mediums requires it a separate application. Each submitted application must include an application fee and its own set of images.

The Jury Process
This competitive show is limited to 143 exhibitors chosen by a jury of highly qualified 2D and 3D fine artists. All participants in the show will be chosen by this jury. Decisions of the jury are based on the quality, uniqueness, consistency and professionalism of the artwork.

Digital Images
Five (5) images are to be submitted for each individual medium category entered by the artists: four (4) images must be of individual pieces of artwork and the fifth (5th) must be a booth image showing the overall continuity and professional presentation of the artist’s current body of work. The jury needs to see both the booth display and work similar to the work which the artist plans to bring to the show. [Note: The booth image is mandatory.]

Collaborating Artists
“Collaborating artists” is defined as two (2) artists that work together on any one piece of art. If two artists collaborate, it is regarded as one joint entry. If accepted, all work exhibited must be collaborative.


FEES

Application Fee is $35.00

Standard Booth Fee: $425 (single booth). No double booths are available at this show.


Complete information available on website: http://www.rittenhousesquareart.com/

Applications accepted via ZAPP: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=3605



CONTACT INFORMATION

Steve Oliver - Executive Director
Rittenhouseart@aol.com
610-299-1343

SMALL BUILDINGS: built, unbuilt, unbuildable

Deadline: January 9, 2015 (RECEIVE)



SMALL BUILDINGS: built, unbuilt, unbuildable
Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design
Delmar Loop Gallery
Saint Louis, MO
March 13 – May 10, 2015



Architects today don’t build buildings, they make drawings and models. Similarly, a number of contemporary artists make works resembling architectural models, both in terms of scale and concept, while other artists working with site-specific installation make literal models of projects subsequently built. This exhibition will explore the craft of the architectural model through three themes: built, unbuilt, unbuildable, from the book of the same title by Robert Harbison.

Bruce Lindsey and Buzz Spector will select the best works in all craft media from both emerging and established artists. Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design invites architects and artists nationwide with interest in showing their models, maquettes, sculptures, drawings, or other relevant artifacts in the context of craftedness.


CRITERIA
Works created in the last three years are eligible. All work must be for sale.


ELIGIBILITY
Artists must be 18 years of age and reside in the United States.


FEES
Non-refundable entry fee for one or two entries is $35. Students entry fee is $20- please provide a copy of current student ID.


Download Prospectus: www.craftalliance.org/SMALLBUILDINGS.Propectus15.pdf


Visit website: www.craftalliance.org/

Art in the Park_Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts

Deadline: February 27, 2015 (ONLINE)


Art in the Park
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts
George Rogers Park
Lake Oswego, Oregon
June 26 to 28, 2015


Art in the Park, located in George Rogers Park, is an outdoor booth show open to artists who produce original hand-made fine art and craft.


Eligibility

Art in the Park is open to booth artists whose fine art and craft is original, handcrafted work in any of the categories below:

◾ 2D Mixed Media
◾ 3D Mixed Media
◾ Ceramics
◾ Digital Art
◾ Drawing
◾ Fiber-Decorative
◾ Fiber-Wearable
◾ Glass
◾ Jewelry
◾ Metalwork
◾ Painting
◾ Photography
◾ Printmaking
◾ Sculpture
◾ Woodworking


Artists for Art in the Park will be selected based on originality, personal voice, technical skill, and booth presentation.


Download Call to Artists: www.lakewood-center.org/AIP-Call-2015-FINAL2.pdf


Visit website for complete details: www.lakewood-center.org/Art-in-the-Park-2015-Call-for-Entry


Contact

Sue Jensen, Curator, Art in the Park
Phone: 503.636.1060 Email: festival@lakewood-center.org

Dimension XLII

Deadline: November 3, 2014 {ONLINE}


Dimension XLII
Art Center of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
November 25, 2014 – January 10, 2015


ELIGIBILITY

• Artists over 18 years of age may enter
• Original art, completed in the last two years
• Not previously shown in an Art Center juried exhibit
• Two entries allowed
• Actual art should only be delivered after notification of acceptance
• All works submitted MUST BE FOR SALE

AWARDS

• Best of Show: $500 plus a solo exhibit at the Art Center
•  Merit Awards: $100, one award in each category:
• Works on Canvas
• Works on Paper
• Sculpture (all 3D)
• Mixed Media (2D only)
• Photography

SUBMIT ENTRIES ONLINE:

• JPEG files ONLY (max 2MB)
• 2D entries: one image of each entry 3D entries ONLY: Show two views of each piece

JUROR: PAUL VALADEZ
Paul is an art professor at UTPA


NON REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE

• 1 or 2 works—Art Center Members $25
• 1 or 2 works—Non Members $30
• Pay by PAYPAL or Credit Card online when submitting artwork.

Download Prospectus: www.artcentercc.org/Call-for-enty2014.pdf


Questions: Ava Barrett at 361-884-6406 or ava@artcentercc.org


View Call on the website: http://www.artcentercc.org/call-for-entries



Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Fiber Fever at Foundry Art Centre

Two Deadlines:
June 23, 2014 {POSTMARK}
June 25, 2014 {ONLINE} or {HAND DELIVERY}

Fiber Fever
Foundry Art Centre
Saint Charles, MO
August 8 - September 19, 2014



This exhibition highlights the use of fiber arts as media process towards artistic expression. Traditional and contemporary techniques and materials are welcome, as well as any themes the artist explores through fiber arts. Works may be two- or three-dimensional and must be original artworks conceived of and made by the artist. Pieces may be mixed-media, but must be primarily fiber; no photography or videos will be exhibited.

AWARDS
[1] $1000 Best In Show Award
[3] Group 3 Show Awards

ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists 18 years & older, world-wide, both amateur & professional, working in all styles & schools of thought. This includes alternative and traditional artwork. All primarily fiber artworks in 2D & 3D forms will be considered. A maximum of 3 entries per artist may be submitted for consideration.

ENTRY FEEs: $35 non-members for up to three works; $24 Foundry Art Centre members for up to three works.

JUROR
MARK NEWPORT is an artist & educator living in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Newport is the Artist-in-Residence and Head of Fiber at the Cranbrook Academy of Art.


Download Prospectus: http://foundryartcentre.org/Fiber_Fever_CfE.pdf

View Online Form

Read FAQ: http://foundryartcentre.org/FrequentlyAskedQuestions


Visit website for more information: http://foundryartcentre.org/FiberFever


Questions can be sent to Melissa via email: melissa@foundryartcentre.org or by calling 636-255-0270.


FOUNDRY ART CENTRE
520 NORTH MAIN CENTER
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301

Figurative Art Today: Threadneedle Prize Open Exhibition 2014

Deadline: July 3, 2014 {ONLINE}


The Threadneedle Prize Open Exhibition 2014
Figurative Art Today
Mall Galleries
Federation of British Artists
London, England



Figurative art is more than ever at the forefront of contemporary art practice and is always a subject of debate. The Threadneedle Prize deliberately sets out to examine Figurative Art Today, producing a comprehensive current survey.

The Threadneedle Prize winner will receive a cash prize of £20,000 plus his or her own one-week exhibition at Mall Galleries in 2015 (value £10,000). Each of the five other shortlisted artists will receive £1,000; every work selected for the exhibition is eligible to win the Visitors’ Choice Award, a further prize of £10,000 voted by visitors to the exhibition.

WHO CAN SUBMIT

Artists of any nationality, aged 18 or over on 1 January 2014, presently living or working in the UK or Europe (except employees of the Federation of British Artists and Threadneedle, and their agents). Previous prizewinners may also submit up to five works, but they are not eligible to win the same prize for a period of three years.


WHAT TO SUBMIT (truncated)

• You can submit paintings, drawings, original prints, sculpture, mixed media constructions, small scale installations and reliefs. Artists are encouraged to submit fresh and intriguing works that are strong and topical observations or interpretations on the world around us. We only accept photography and video entries where they form part of a mixed media installation.
• You may enter a maximum of FIVE works. These must have been completed after 1 January 2013; however they must not have been exhibited in any other prize or competition in the UK or elsewhere.
• Cost to enter is £12 per work (including VAT), which is non-refundable. Artist members of the FBA and full-time students pay a reduced entry fee of £10 per work.
• All works must be for sale. The Threadneedle Prize is not just a major showcase for exciting new figurative art, it is also a significant opportunity for collectors and dealers to discover and purchase your work.
• You may submit work to The Threadneedle Prize if you are resident in Europe and are not normally resident in the UK. However, you must have a UK VAT registration number or intend to secure a UK VAT registration number before your work(s) can be sold at The Threadneedle Prize exhibition.
• The price of works should include an allowance for the Mall Galleries’ commission of 45% (plus VAT). If you are registered for VAT, then the VAT due on the selling price of the work should be included in the price.
• Size restrictions: Works cannot be larger than 2.4 metres along the longest dimension.

Full details available on website: www.threadneedleprize.com/Artist_info