Application Deadline: December 15, 2006
Smack Mellon offers free studio space to eligible artists for a one-year period. The program provides artists working in all visual arts media a free private studio space and a $5000 fellowship (dependent upon funding).
Artists who are accepted into the program must be prepared to actively use their studio a minimum of 50 hours a month or they will lose it.
All applicants must be residents of the United States or have a valid visa not expiring before the end of the program, 18 years or older, may not be enrolled in any degree program and must be able to demonstrate need for a studio. Applicants may not be a resident artist in another studio program at the same time as the 2007/2008 Smack Mellon residency. For more information go to: www.smackmellon.org/howto.html. Smack Mellon Gallery, 92 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Artist Trust Grants for Artist Projects
Application deadline: February 2007
Grants for Artist Project (GAP) awards provide support for artist-generated projects, which can include (but are not limited to) the development, completion or presentation of new work. Projects created in all disciplines are eligible. GAP awards offer a maximum of $1,400 for projects.
A multidisciplinary panel of artists and arts professionals from around Washington State select GAP recipients.
Applicants must be a practicing artist, 18 years of age or older by application deadline date, a generative artist, and a resident of Washington State at the time of application and when the award is granted. Applicants may NOT be a graduate or undergraduate matriculated student enrolled in any degree program. See application for more information on eligibility.
GAP, Artist Trust, 1835 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122-2437. For more information go to: www.artisttrust.org/4artists/grants/gap/default.html
Grants for Artist Project (GAP) awards provide support for artist-generated projects, which can include (but are not limited to) the development, completion or presentation of new work. Projects created in all disciplines are eligible. GAP awards offer a maximum of $1,400 for projects.
A multidisciplinary panel of artists and arts professionals from around Washington State select GAP recipients.
Applicants must be a practicing artist, 18 years of age or older by application deadline date, a generative artist, and a resident of Washington State at the time of application and when the award is granted. Applicants may NOT be a graduate or undergraduate matriculated student enrolled in any degree program. See application for more information on eligibility.
GAP, Artist Trust, 1835 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122-2437. For more information go to: www.artisttrust.org/4artists/grants/gap/default.html
Jentel Artist Residency Program
Multiple Deadlines:
January 15, 2007 (postmark)
September 15, 2007 (postmark)
The Jentel Artist Residency Program offers one month residencies throughout the year to visual artists in all media and writers in all genres. The residency is located in a remarkable setting on a working cattle ranch in the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains. The award includes comfortable accommodation, a separate private studio and a stipend to help defray food and personal expenses during the residency. While Jentel offers the gift of unfettered time and the expansive space of the Wyoming landscape, residents are also invited to share their work through various outreach opportunities in the community.
Accepting applications postmarked until January 15, 2007 for Summer/Fall 2007: May 15-December 13, 2007 and September 15, 2007 for Winter/Spring 2008: January 15-May 13, 2008. For more information download brochure and application from http://www.jentelarts.org/ or send self addressed label and $.63 postage to: Jentel Artist Residency Program, 130 Lower Piney Creek Road, Banner, WY 82832. Phone 307.737.2311 or fax 307.737.2305 .
January 15, 2007 (postmark)
September 15, 2007 (postmark)
The Jentel Artist Residency Program offers one month residencies throughout the year to visual artists in all media and writers in all genres. The residency is located in a remarkable setting on a working cattle ranch in the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains. The award includes comfortable accommodation, a separate private studio and a stipend to help defray food and personal expenses during the residency. While Jentel offers the gift of unfettered time and the expansive space of the Wyoming landscape, residents are also invited to share their work through various outreach opportunities in the community.
Accepting applications postmarked until January 15, 2007 for Summer/Fall 2007: May 15-December 13, 2007 and September 15, 2007 for Winter/Spring 2008: January 15-May 13, 2008. For more information download brochure and application from http://www.jentelarts.org/ or send self addressed label and $.63 postage to: Jentel Artist Residency Program, 130 Lower Piney Creek Road, Banner, WY 82832. Phone 307.737.2311 or fax 307.737.2305 .
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Outpost for Contemporary Art’s “Post-Postcard” show
Deadline: December 7, 2006
Download the entry form.
Outpost for Contemporary Art's "Post-Postcard" show is an annual open-invitational exhibition for small-format work that challenges artists to stretch the parameters of media and conceptual strategies by doing what they do best—subvert and manipulate the theme to their own ends. Artists are encouraged to submit small format multiples—whether that be a series of handmade paintings, sculptural objects, or a stack of production run postcards. Artists of all mediums are eligible to participate.
The location for this year's "Post-Postcard" is at Outpost for Contemporary Art's new Highland Park facility at 6375 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90042.
box dimensions
6" wide x 12" deep x 4.5" high (Box provided by Outpost).
fee
$10 per box (cash or money order only please). To encourage international participation, this fee is not required for out-of-country submissions.
delivery schedule and returns
All hand-delivered work must be received between 3–7 pm on December 4, 5, 6 2006.
6375 N. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Download the entry form.
Outpost for Contemporary Art's "Post-Postcard" show is an annual open-invitational exhibition for small-format work that challenges artists to stretch the parameters of media and conceptual strategies by doing what they do best—subvert and manipulate the theme to their own ends. Artists are encouraged to submit small format multiples—whether that be a series of handmade paintings, sculptural objects, or a stack of production run postcards. Artists of all mediums are eligible to participate.
December 8–10, 2006, hundreds of small format editions will be installed in boxes on shelves that run along the outpost's walls. During this time, the venue will be transformed into a bazaar-like bargain-hunter's paradise.
exhibition and sale locationThe location for this year's "Post-Postcard" is at Outpost for Contemporary Art's new Highland Park facility at 6375 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90042.
eligibility
Open to all artists, and all media or process are welcome. Hand-made or production run. Anything goes as long as it fits in the box.box dimensions
6" wide x 12" deep x 4.5" high (Box provided by Outpost).
fee
$10 per box (cash or money order only please). To encourage international participation, this fee is not required for out-of-country submissions.
delivery schedule and returns
All hand-delivered work must be received between 3–7 pm on December 4, 5, 6 2006.
All shipped work must be received no sooner than December 4 and no later than December 7, 2006.
All shipped work must have pre-paid return postage and containers.
delivery and mailing address
6375 N. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90042
contact information
Ami Brett, Project Coordinator
mailto:ami@outpost-art.org
323 982 9461
pricing
All work must be priced between $1 and $30.
Please round off to the nearest dollar. Outpost will retain a 50% commission
Limit one price per box.
POST-POSTCARD SHOW 10 at The Lab
Deadline: November 18, 2006
Download the entry form here
November 30 -December 3, 2006
The LAB is excited to present the 10th Annual Post-Postcard Show open-invitational exhibition. Artists can exhibit small format multiples-whether that be a series of hand-made paintings, production run postcards, unique jewelry- basicallly anything that can fit into a shoe box! This show challenges artists to stretch the parameters of media and conceptual strategies by doing what they do best-subverting and manipulating a theme to their own ends. We encourage you to participate in the fun! From November 30th through December 3rd, hundreds of small format works will be on view as the gallery is transformed into a bazaar-like bargain-hunter's paradise.
Art lovers can explore original works and discover hidden gems at affordable prices while supporting emerging artists and a great alternative art space. Fixed-price work will be available for $1 to $30
The Post-Postcard Show is presented in conjunction with Julie Deamer at the Outpost for Contemporary Art in Los Angeles - check out their site to participate in their annual Postcard Show, which takes place December 8-10.
Post-Postcard Drop-offs:
Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18, 2006, 1-6pm at The LAB.
To expedite drop-offs, we highly encourage you to pay in advance by Paypal or by sending us a check with your completed entry form.
You may also ship your work to us between November 1 and November 18. Please make sure to include the $10 entry fee, SASE for unsold work and completed entry form.
SPECIAL LAB MEMBERSHIP OFFER FOR THE POST-POSTCARD SHOW: For only $20, recieve 2 boxes, 2 LAB event tickets, and a one-year membership! Join online here.
Download the entry form here
November 30 -December 3, 2006
The LAB is excited to present the 10th Annual Post-Postcard Show open-invitational exhibition. Artists can exhibit small format multiples-whether that be a series of hand-made paintings, production run postcards, unique jewelry- basicallly anything that can fit into a shoe box! This show challenges artists to stretch the parameters of media and conceptual strategies by doing what they do best-subverting and manipulating a theme to their own ends. We encourage you to participate in the fun! From November 30th through December 3rd, hundreds of small format works will be on view as the gallery is transformed into a bazaar-like bargain-hunter's paradise.
Art lovers can explore original works and discover hidden gems at affordable prices while supporting emerging artists and a great alternative art space. Fixed-price work will be available for $1 to $30
The Post-Postcard Show is presented in conjunction with Julie Deamer at the Outpost for Contemporary Art in Los Angeles - check out their site to participate in their annual Postcard Show, which takes place December 8-10.
Post-Postcard Drop-offs:
Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18, 2006, 1-6pm at The LAB.
To expedite drop-offs, we highly encourage you to pay in advance by Paypal or by sending us a check with your completed entry form.
You may also ship your work to us between November 1 and November 18. Please make sure to include the $10 entry fee, SASE for unsold work and completed entry form.
SPECIAL LAB MEMBERSHIP OFFER FOR THE POST-POSTCARD SHOW: For only $20, recieve 2 boxes, 2 LAB event tickets, and a one-year membership! Join online here.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Mesa Contemporary Arts
Multiple Deadlines:
October 27, 2006
28TH ANNUAL CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS
December 15, 2006
*DR. RUTH TAN LIM PROJECT ROOM
*NORTH GALLERY
January 19, 2007
PHYSICAL PRESENCE
October 27, 2006
28TH ANNUAL CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS
December 15, 2006
*DR. RUTH TAN LIM PROJECT ROOM
*NORTH GALLERY
January 19, 2007
PHYSICAL PRESENCE
Mesa Contemporary Arts gives local, regional, national and international artists the opportunity to present a broad variety of visual art within its galleries and is committed to encouraging the creation and exhibition of new and innovative work.
Click here to Download/View Mesa Contemporary Arts 2006/2007 Prospectus (PDF)
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Handcrafted
Deadline: October 27, 2006
Handcrafted
One of the Arts Center's most successful competitive exhibitions, HANDCRAFTED features a wide range of fine crafts.
Awards
Best of Show: $1,000 Purchase Award
First Place: $300
Second Place: $200
Third Place: $100
Eligibility
Artists are encouraged to enter traditional or non-traditional craft media. The exhibition is open, but not limited to, the following: ceramics, fiber, glass, metal and wood or any combination of any craft media. All work must have been completed in the past three years and not previously exhibited at the Rocky Mount Arts Center. Open to all US artists 18 years or older.
Entry Fee
Artists may submit up to four (4) works for a nonrefundable $20 fee payable to Rocky Mount City - Parks and Recreation. Payment must accompany slides.
Method of Entry
Submit 35mm slides for preliminary judging. Up to four (4) pieces may be entered. Each art work may be represented by up to three (3) separate 35mm slides showing details or different views of the work.
Download Prospectus
(74 KB PDF - requires Acrobat Reader)
Artists' Book Exhibition
Deadline: December 22, 2006
Celebrating and affirming the materiality of the book in any of its myriad forms, and the tactile, physical pleasures of an individual act of reading. US Artists, all ages, are eligible. All formats and media considered. Must be original editioned artist's books completed from the year 2000 - the present. Entry fee. 20% of sales donated to ALL.
Send SASE for prospectus:
Arts + Literature Laboratory
319 Peck St
New Haven CT 06513
203-671-5175
http://www.allgallery.org/
info@allgallery.org
Celebrating and affirming the materiality of the book in any of its myriad forms, and the tactile, physical pleasures of an individual act of reading. US Artists, all ages, are eligible. All formats and media considered. Must be original editioned artist's books completed from the year 2000 - the present. Entry fee. 20% of sales donated to ALL.
Send SASE for prospectus:
Arts + Literature Laboratory
319 Peck St
New Haven CT 06513
203-671-5175
http://www.allgallery.org/
info@allgallery.org
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Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Surtex
International Student Design Competition
Deadline (Registration): November 30, 2006
Since 1986, SURTEX has hosted an annual International Student Design Competition honoring outstanding art & design students for their exceptional surface design work. Students and their work get exposed to thousands of worldwide industry professionals – a terrific path for beginning your career. We invite you to participate in our 2007 Student Design Competition.
2007 THEME – NATURE’S INSPIRATION
This year we challenge students to create a minimum of 6, maximum of 9, original and coordinating surface designs inspired by nature. These designs are to be applied to the surface of products from one of the following 4 categories:
Home Interior
Stationery/Paper Products
Hospitality
Housewares/Tabletop
We encourage you to be creative, inventive and dramatic as you develop your concept. Look at the patterns, colors, shapes and textures found in nature and let them stir your creativity. Visit a retail outlet selling items in your chosen category for product ideas. When creating your designs for your products consider how patterns, colors, shapes and textures will work together harmoniously.
Following are examples of products for which surface designs can be created:
Home Interior:
Bedding (sheets, comforters, pillows, dust ruffle, curtains, rugs)
Dining room (Tablecloths, napkins, dinner ware, glass ware)
Living room (furniture upholstery, curtains, wallpaper, lamps, rugs)
Stationery/Paper Products:
Celebration (Invitations, gift bags, wrapping paper, paper plates & napkins)
Personal (journals, note cards, writing paper, boxes, photo albums, scrapbooking paper)
Hospitality:
Restaurant (tablecloths, napkins, dinnerware, glassware, floor coverings, wall coverings)
Hotel/Resort (furniture upholstery, wall coverings, floor coverings, bedding)
Housewares / Tabletop:
Kitchen (dish towels, plates, glasses, ceramic containers, pots & pans)
Table setting (dinner plate, salad plate, bowls, cups & saucers, table cloths, candle holders, salt & pepper shakers)
REGISTRATION
Professors must register their school and student by November 30, 2006.
Click here to register. Click here to download Official Entry Form.
PARTICIPATING IS EASY
1. Have your instructor/professor register you and your school by November 30, 2006.
2. Get creative, have fun and complete your project – keeping the jury/criteria in mind.
3. Fill out the Official Entry Form.
4. Double check that you have met all the competition requirements.
5. Ship entries in sturdy packaging to: (We cannot be responsible for boards damaged during shipping)
SURTEX, Design Competition
Nicole Johnson
George Little Management, LLC
Ten Bank Street
White Plains, NY 10606-1954 USA
REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met to qualify the entry for judging. Each student must:
-Professional present original artwork, demonstrating an understanding of surface design
-Be in his/her 3rd or 4th year (Junior or Senior level) in college/university
-Submit 2 rigid presentation boards, each sized 18”x24”
-Create one board to present the 6 to 9 surface designs. Create a second board to present renderings that show the application of the designs on products for the category chosen
-Label each design with its intended product application
- Submit a completed “Official Entry Form” placed in an envelope adhered to the back of 1 board (Please do not write the college/university name anywhere on the boards)
JURY/CRITERIA
The jury consists of professionals involved in the design industry including trade press. The judges will review entries based on the following criteria:
- Surface design development (ie. hand drawn and/or computer generated)
- Creativity, style and use of color and pattern
- Potential for viability in the marketplace
- Presentation of overall entry and surface designs
Since 1986, SURTEX has hosted an annual International Student Design Competition honoring outstanding art & design students for their exceptional surface design work. Students and their work get exposed to thousands of worldwide industry professionals – a terrific path for beginning your career. We invite you to participate in our 2007 Student Design Competition.
2007 THEME – NATURE’S INSPIRATION
This year we challenge students to create a minimum of 6, maximum of 9, original and coordinating surface designs inspired by nature. These designs are to be applied to the surface of products from one of the following 4 categories:
Home Interior
Stationery/Paper Products
Hospitality
Housewares/Tabletop
We encourage you to be creative, inventive and dramatic as you develop your concept. Look at the patterns, colors, shapes and textures found in nature and let them stir your creativity. Visit a retail outlet selling items in your chosen category for product ideas. When creating your designs for your products consider how patterns, colors, shapes and textures will work together harmoniously.
Following are examples of products for which surface designs can be created:
Home Interior:
Bedding (sheets, comforters, pillows, dust ruffle, curtains, rugs)
Dining room (Tablecloths, napkins, dinner ware, glass ware)
Living room (furniture upholstery, curtains, wallpaper, lamps, rugs)
Stationery/Paper Products:
Celebration (Invitations, gift bags, wrapping paper, paper plates & napkins)
Personal (journals, note cards, writing paper, boxes, photo albums, scrapbooking paper)
Hospitality:
Restaurant (tablecloths, napkins, dinnerware, glassware, floor coverings, wall coverings)
Hotel/Resort (furniture upholstery, wall coverings, floor coverings, bedding)
Housewares / Tabletop:
Kitchen (dish towels, plates, glasses, ceramic containers, pots & pans)
Table setting (dinner plate, salad plate, bowls, cups & saucers, table cloths, candle holders, salt & pepper shakers)
ELIGIBILITY
There is no cost to participate in this competition. All participants must be students in their 3rd or 4th year (Junior or Senior level) in college/university and enrolled in a surface design-related program. Submissions must adhere to the competition requirements in order to be considered.
REGISTRATION
Professors must register their school and student by November 30, 2006.
Click here to register. Click here to download Official Entry Form.
PARTICIPATING IS EASY
1. Have your instructor/professor register you and your school by November 30, 2006.
2. Get creative, have fun and complete your project – keeping the jury/criteria in mind.
3. Fill out the Official Entry Form.
4. Double check that you have met all the competition requirements.
5. Ship entries in sturdy packaging to: (We cannot be responsible for boards damaged during shipping)
SURTEX, Design Competition
Nicole Johnson
George Little Management, LLC
Ten Bank Street
White Plains, NY 10606-1954 USA
REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met to qualify the entry for judging. Each student must:
-Professional present original artwork, demonstrating an understanding of surface design
-Be in his/her 3rd or 4th year (Junior or Senior level) in college/university
-Submit 2 rigid presentation boards, each sized 18”x24”
-Create one board to present the 6 to 9 surface designs. Create a second board to present renderings that show the application of the designs on products for the category chosen
-Label each design with its intended product application
- Submit a completed “Official Entry Form” placed in an envelope adhered to the back of 1 board (Please do not write the college/university name anywhere on the boards)
JURY/CRITERIA
The jury consists of professionals involved in the design industry including trade press. The judges will review entries based on the following criteria:
- Surface design development (ie. hand drawn and/or computer generated)
- Creativity, style and use of color and pattern
- Potential for viability in the marketplace
- Presentation of overall entry and surface designs
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