Saturday, October 10, 2009

Visual Overture Magazine

Deadline: January 1, 2010 (Online)

Visual Overture Magazine

"Spring 2010 Issue" & "Spotlight on the South"
Call for Entries – Emerging Artists
Atlanta, GA
Publishing Opportunity


Visual Overture Magazine is seeking submissions for the Spring 2010 edition. International emerging artists of any field are encouraged to apply. Juror selects 7 artists for feature in publication. Selected artists are presented on two pages of magazine and receive 3 complimentary copies of issue in which they are featured. This is an excellent opportunity for under-represented artists to connect with galleries, curators, and collectors!

Emerging professional artists working in any media 18 years and older may submit to the Visual Overture Magazine juried competition. An emerging professional artist is defined as a person who is not currently enrolled in any undergraduate courses, and is consistently working to establish a career in the visual arts field.

Accepted Genres: Sculpture, Metals, Textiles, Photography, Mixed media, Painting, Drawing, Video art, Digital art, Printmaking, and Installations

Spring 2010 Issue Call for Entries

Deadline: January 1, 2010

Eligibility: 18+ years old, international emerging artist, not currently enrolled in undergraduate studies

Description: Visual Overture Magazine is seeking entries from international emerging artists for publication in the Spring 2010 issue. This is a juried competition in which 7 artists will be selected for feature in the magazine.

What to Submit: 3-6 images/videos per artist

Fees: entry fee of $17 per artist
Seven emerging artists will be selected for publication. Each selected artist will be presented on a two-page spread with images of their work, interview questions, brief artist statement, and contact details.

Sew Somerset

Two Deadlines: (RECEIVE)
January 15, 2010 & July 15, 2010

Sew Somerset

Special Publication
Stampington and Company
Laguna Hills, CA
Publishing Opportunity


The Art of Creative Sewing & Mixed-Media
More than ever before, artists are discovering the joy of combining sewing with mixed-media projects, as artists recognize that stitches are not limited just to fabrics. Machine stitching can be added to almost anything including paper, transparencies, fabric, batting, canvas, foil, paper bags, kraft paper, and so much more. For those who choose to work with more durable materials like wood, metal and clay, stitches can also be added, but usually by hand.

Whether you sew by hand or machine, we invite you submit your most innovative and imaginative art projects that incorporate sewing, for this brand new special publication. Sew Somerset will feature projects of the highest caliber that Somerset Studio is known for …projects that will surely take your breath away … projects that will look “So Somerset!” In this 144-page publication, you will find beautiful photographs, easy-to-understand techniques, and a bounty of tips, ideas and inspiration. Sew Somerset will help you learn how to add stitches of varied lengths, sizes, colors, and dimension into your next art project.

Deadline for artwork to be received: Semi-annually every July 15th and January 15th.

GENERAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (truncated)
All artwork must arrive at our offices on or before the published deadlines. We prefer submissions of original art. If original art is not available, our next preference is hi-res digital images (300 dpi at 8½" x 10"). If hi-res digital images are not available, we will very rarely consider professional-quality transparencies or color slides. Color-copy submissions
are not accepted.

Depending on the publication, concise yet thorough instructions must accompany each art sample. Attach individual sample instructions to each piece of artwork and include credits for art stamp images used, as well as any other products of note. If you are able, please keep an electronic version of your instructions, as you may be requested to send those in if your work is selected for publication.

Visit website for complete entry details: stampington.com/wanna_get_published

Altered Couture Challenges

Multiple Deadlines: (RECEIVE)
December 15, 2009, March 15, 2010 & Ongoing

Altered Couture Challenges

Special Publication: Quarterly
Stampington and Company
Laguna Hills, CA
Publishing Opportunity

Altered Couture knows everyone loves a challenge Our Thrifty Ensembles challenge asks you to make the most of your purchase power in this ongoing test of altering a complete outfit. To mix things up we also have three varying challgnes with set deadlines. So mark your calendars, rev up your sewing machines and get inspired by these themes. Here are your challenges should you choose to accept them:

THRIFTY ENSEMBLES
Got 20 bucks? Then you qualify for this challenge:
  1. >Visit a thrift store and purchase a complete outfit for no more than $20.
  2. Take “before” photos of the outfit.
  3. Alter the outfit a la Altered Couture so that it transforms into an art-to-wear outfit.
  4. Write a brief description about the experience.
  5. Submit the photos, altered outfit and description. Please submit "before" photos of your project along with your altered piece.

Deadline: Ongoing

PATCHES & PINS
Whether punky or pretty, use patches of any sorts to alter clothing, or alter clothing into patches to dress up another article. If there’s space, play with a pin or two or three or more. We sell great pins at our shop that can glam an outfit up or glorify a bit of an edgy style. Play with textures and patterns to add dimension. Patches are for much more than repairs, they are for fixing up stylish looks.
DEADLINE: December 15, 2009

FASHION ICON: AUDREY HEPBURN
The epitome of classic style, Audrey Hepburn’s name remains synonymous with high fashion. There’s no need to buy Givenchy when you can alter your way to elegance! Be inspired by Audrey and create your own timeless look to share with Altered Couture. Think little black dress, pearls, hats, Tiffany’s, polka dots, ballet flats or perhaps a kitten heel. Put
a twist on this fashion icon of the ’50s and ’60s to alter clothing to wear for today and always.
DEADLINE: March 15, 2010

GENERAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (truncated)
All artwork must arrive at our offices on or before the published deadlines. We prefer submissions of original art. If original art is not available, our next preference is hi-res digital images (300 dpi at 8½" x 10"). If hi-res digital images are not available, we will very rarely consider professional-quality transparencies or color slides. Color-copy submissions
are not accepted.

Depending on the publication, concise yet thorough instructions must accompany each art sample. Attach individual sample instructions to each piece of artwork and include credits for art stamp images used, as well as any other products of note. If you are able, please keep an electronic version of your instructions, as you may be requested to send those in if your work is selected for publication.

Visit website for complete entry details: stampington.com/wanna_get_published

Altered Couture

Multiple Deadlines: (RECEIVE)

December 15, 2009, March 15, 2010
June 15, 2010 & September 15, 2010


Altered Couture

Special Publication: Quarterly
Stampington and Company
Laguna Hills, CA
Publishing Opportunity

Altered Couture
A hand-me-down sweater … a raggedy old skirt from the thrift store … a plain T-shirt … Using just a few tools coupled with your creativity, all of these items can be transformed into fantastic works of wearable art! The publisher of Belle Armoire and Somerset Studio invites you to submit your own altered and embellished clothing and accessories to be considered for this exciting publication. Chapters will include Skirts & Dresses, Pants &Tops, Jackets & Vests, Children’s Wear, Shoes, and Accessories. Please submit a “before” photo along with your altered creation to be considered for publication.

Deadline for artwork to be received: Quarterly every September 15th, December 15th, March 15th, and June 15th.

GENERAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (truncated)
All artwork must arrive at our offices on or before the published deadlines. We prefer submissions of original art. If original art is not available, our next preference is hi-res digital images (300 dpi at 8½" x 10"). If hi-res digital images are not available, we will very rarely consider professional-quality transparencies or color slides. Color-copy submissions
are not accepted.

Depending on the publication, concise yet thorough instructions must accompany each art sample. Attach individual sample instructions to each piece of artwork and include credits for art stamp images used, as well as any other products of note. If you are able, please keep an electronic version of your instructions, as you may be requested to send those in if your work is selected for publication.

Visit website for complete entry details: stampington.com/wanna_get_published

Art Doll Quarterly

Deadline: December 15, 2009 (RECEIVE)

Art Doll Quarterly

Special Publication
Stampington and Company
Laguna Hills, CA
Publishing Opportunity

Wooden Dolls
Wood is one of the earliest known materials used to make dolls because it was easy to carve, sturdy and unbreakable. Most were symbolic and ceremonial figures, often of a religious nature. According to the doll category guidelines set by United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC), the type of doll is determined by the content of the doll's head. Thus, a wood doll
always has a wooden head regardless of the types of materials used in the body construction. With that in mind, we challenge you to create wood dolls and send us your submissions.

Deadline for artwork to be received: December 15, 2009

GENERAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (truncated)
All artwork must arrive at our offices on or before the published deadlines. We prefer submissions of original art. If original art is not available, our next preference is hi-res digital images (300 dpi at 8½" x 10"). If hi-res digital images are not available, we will very rarely consider professional-quality transparencies or color slides. Color-copy submissions
are not accepted.

Depending on the publication, concise yet thorough instructions must accompany each art sample. Attach individual sample instructions to each piece of artwork and include credits for art stamp images used, as well as any other products of note. If you are able, please keep an electronic version of your instructions, as you may be requested to send those in if your work is selected for publication.

Visit website for complete entry details: stampington.com/wanna_get_published

Minnesota Center for Book Arts: Quantified Aesthetics

Deadline: December 18, 2009 (EMAIL)

Quantified Aesthetics

Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Minneapolis, MN
March 12, 2010 to June 20, 2010

Minnesota Center for Book Arts seeks work to be included in an artist book exhibition titled “Quantified Aesthetics,” opening March 12, 2010, closing June 20, 2010. The exhibition will feature work that incorporates or thematically features numbers, formulas, codes, counting systems and/or other numerical organizational schemes. All formats are welcome. There is no entry or participation fee. Selected artists will be responsible for shipping costs. While on view, all work will be fully insured and presented in secure cases (unless other installation instructions are specified).

To be considered, email the following to Jeff Rathermel, MCBA’s Artistic Director (jrathermel@mnbookarts.org):

1. A one-page Word or PDF document containing name of artist(s), mailing address, email address, telephone number, title of work, materials used, measurements of the work, any special installation instructions and any other descriptive information you feel necessary to fully appreciate the work.

2. Up to three digital images (72 dpi) per work. Multiple entries are allowed but should be sent as separate emails.
Place “Quantified” in the subject line of your email.

Email entries must be received by December 18, 2009.

Selected artists will be notified no later than January 15, 2010.

Selected artsits' works must arrive no later than February 26, 2010 and will be returned no later than July 9, 2010.

Questions? contact Jeff Rathermel at jrathermel@mnbooakrts.org

Visit website for complete details: mnbookarts.org/opportunities

Haute Handbags

Two Deadlines: (RECEIVE)

November 15, 2009 & May 15, 2010

Haute Handbags

Special Publication
Stampington and Company
Laguna Hills, CA
Publishing Opportunity


How do you carry it? That’s the question Somerset Studio would like to help answer through our new and exciting special publication titled Haute Handbags. Whether we use purses, clutches, totes, portfolios, sacks, bags, or attachés, there are many styles made with an astounding array of materials emerging from all corners of the creative world – all vying to be carried and used with style. You are welcome to construct a bag from scratch, or to purchase one that you embellish and alter with paints, beads, rubber stamps, ribbons, buttons, transparencies, and more. No medium or material is ruled out so use your imagination to make bags of leather, wool, fabric, paper, plastic, wood, glass, or any other materials that you love.

Deadline for artwork to be received: Semi-annually every November 15th, and May 15th.

GENERAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (truncated)
All artwork must arrive at our offices on or before the published deadlines. We prefer submissions of original art. If original art is not available, our next preference is hi-res digital images (300 dpi at 8½" x 10"). If hi-res digital images are not available, we will very rarely consider professional-quality transparencies or color slides. Color-copy submissions
are not accepted.

Depending on the publication, concise yet thorough instructions must accompany each art sample. Attach individual sample instructions to each piece of artwork and include credits for art stamp images used, as well as any other products of note. If you are able, please keep an electronic version of your instructions, as you may be requested to send those in if your work is selected for publication.

Visit website for complete entry details: stampington.com/wanna_get_published

Belle Armoire Jewelry

Multiple Deadlines: (RECEIVE)

October 15, 2009, January 15, 2010,
April 15, 2010 & July 15, 2010


Belle Armoire Jewelry

Special Publication: Quarterly
Stampington and Company
Laguna Hills, CA
Publishing Opportunity


Belle Armoire Jewelry covers a broad range of mediums, from art clay to polymer clay to found object to fiber to wire to beads and much, much more. Whether you are a creator of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, pendants, rings or other jewelry, we welcome you to submit your artwork for consideration of publication. If you’d like to share your inspiration and detailed how-to instruction for creating beautiful jewelry with readers, we want to hear from you.

Deadline for artwork to be received: Quarterly every October 15th, January 15th, April 15th, and July 15th.

GENERAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (truncated)
All artwork must arrive at our offices on or before the published deadlines. We prefer submissions of original art. If original art is not available, our next preference is hi-res digital images (300 dpi at 8½" x 10"). If hi-res digital images are not available, we will very rarely consider professional-quality transparencies or color slides. Color-copy submissions
are not accepted.

Depending on the publication, concise yet thorough instructions must accompany each art sample. Attach individual sample instructions to each piece of artwork and include credits for art stamp images used, as well as any other products of note. If you are able, please keep an electronic version of your instructions, as you may be requested to send those in if your work is selected for publication.

Visit website for complete entry details: stampington.com/wanna_get_published

Labyrint 09 - Writings and Observations

Deadline: October 26, 2009 (RECEIVE) & (EMAIL)

Labyrint 09 - Writings and Observations

International Artist’s Bbook Exhibition
Botkyrka konsthall
Sweden
November 7, 2009 to March 13, 2010


The second edition of Botkyrka konsthall’s international artist’s book exhibition Labyrint will open on November 7th in Sweden. The title of the exhibition, Writings and Observations, refers to the artistic practice of writing as a way of seeing, a way of altering the world.

This year’s edition will focus not only on artist’s books, but also text art, and the aspects of writing in contemporary art. A research into writing as a way of thinking will be carried out – how are ideas brought forth through text, and how can the way we read an older work or history per se be changed through text? Labyrint will also focus on works with performative aspects such as film manuscripts of artists, and art in relation to text, music and sound.

Labyrint 09 - Writings and Observations is open to artists worldwide with a mutual interest; the concept of books and text art, and the practice of writing.

A catalogue will be produced in 2010.

Curators: Joanna Sandell and Pia Sandström

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Please send your work to:
Botkyrka konsthall
Botkyrka kommun
147 85 Tumba
Sweden

All artists submitting artist’s books and text art will receive a confirmation that Botkyrka konsthall has received the art work.

A curatorial selection will take place and a final notification that you have been selected for the exhibition will reach you no later than November 2nd 2009.

We accept works until October 26th 2009. Digital text works can be sent directly as PDFs to publisher@labyrintpress.com

Labyrint Press will cover shipping costs of returned works. We will not cover insurance of art works.

Complete Exhibition and Entry details available here: www.anp.se/newsletter

PUNCH Gallery Int'l Juried Exhibition

Deadline: October 19, 2009 11:00 p.m. [Pacific Time] (Online)

PUNCH Gallery
International Juried Exhibition

Seattle, Washington
December 4 - January 2, 2009


PUNCH Gallery presents an international juried exhibition taking place December 2009. Located in the Pioneer Square area of downtown Seattle, PUNCH provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure within the Northwest regional art scene.

Artists from any country may submit work in any medium. There is no limit to the number of entries. In addition to traditional 2-D and 3-D works, artists are encouraged to submit work in new media, video, sound, or installation. Complicated installation procedures may require the artist to assist with installation. Members of PUNCH are not eligible to enter.

The juror, Marisa C. Sánchez, will create an exhibition which presents a diverse range of media and concepts from around the world.

Juror
Marisa C. Sánchez
Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Seattle Art Museum

Awards
Cash award(s) determined by number of entries will be distributed at the juror’s discretion. Our previous juried exhibition presented cash awards totaling $1,300. Several entrants were also offered additional exhibiton opportunities curated by PUNCH members.

Entry fees
• $15 first image
• $5 per additional image

Fees are nonrefundable. Entries must be submitted using the online CaFÉ entry system.

Sales
PUNCH will retain a 30% commission on all artwork sales.

Size Limitation
Work must be able to fit through our front door (81”x40”).

Visit website for complete details and for link to submit application via CaFÉ entry system: punchgallery.org

Questions can also be answered via email: art@punchgallery.org Use Juried Exhibition in the subject line.