Saturday, November 10, 2012

45th Annual Clay, Fiber, Paper, Glass, Metal, Wood National Juried Exhibition

Deadline: December 8, 2012 (POSTMARK)


45th Annual Clay, Fiber, Paper, Glass, Metal, Wood National Juried Exhibition
Octagon Center for the Arts

Ames, IA
January 25 – April 8, 2013




ELIGIBILITY
Artists must be at least 18 years of age and reside within the continental United States.

ENTRIES
Entry fee for up to 3 works is $30 for non‐members or $25 for current Octagon members. Up to three (3) works of art constructed out of ANY MEDIA is eligible including paintings, photos, jewelry, sculptures may be submitted per artist. Artwork must be original, executed independently and completed within last two years. No works previously exhibited at Octagon Center for the Arts.

Submission by digital images is required. Applicants must submit digital images by email to info@octagonarts.org OR mail in a CD. (CDs will NOT be returned to artists.)

JUROR
Michael x. Ryan, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL. Director of Student-Run Galleries + Projects, Department of Exhibitions


CASH AWARDS
Winifred V. Brown Best of Show: $1,000
First Place: $500
Second Place: $250
Third Place: $100
(3) Honorable Mentions: $50 each


Download Guidelines and Forms in two formats PDF or Word Document

Visit website for more information: http://www.octagonarts.org/events/


Octagon Center for the Arts
427 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-232-5331
Fax: 515-232-5088
email: info@octagonarts.org



Fashion Art Toronto

Deadline: December 21, 2012 (ONLINE) or (RECEIVE)
Late Application Deadline: January 9, 2013


Fashion Art Toronto
Arts & Fashion Week
Toronto, Ontario

Canada
April 23-27, 2013



RULES AND REGULATIONS (truncated)

  1. All entrants must submit a fully completed application form, a $25 entry fee ($35 for late submissions)
  2. Applicants may submit work for more than one category, as separate entries.
  3. The organizer reserves the right to cancel any of the categories if there are not a sufficient number of applicants in that category.
  4. All entries must be submitted by mail to: 38 Abell, St. Unit 218, Toronto, ON, M6J 0A2 by Dec.21, and for late submissions, Jan. 9
  5. The organizer shall have the absolute discretion to refuse any applicant, decline any participation or withdraw any entries from the event at any time.
  6. The organizer reserves the right to withdraw accepted applicants if the final artwork / collection of garments is not up to standard (i.e. unfinished, unprofessional, inadequate fit etc.)


THEMATIC FOCUS: FASHION THERAPY

The |FAT| 2013 theme FASHION THERAPY examines the human condition and aspects of the psyche which seek resolve through fashion. Designers and artists are invited to submit their vision and interpretation on how fashion can be used as healing. This year’s theme asks the question: How does fashion impact the human condition – our mental and emotional states?

FASHION THERAPY will be presented April 23 -27, across five days of unique programming based on these five sub-themes: Drama, Craving, Escape, Crisis & Euphoria.

More information about the thematic focus: http://fashionarttoronto.ca/about-us/thematic-focus/

Download Application Guidelines by Category:

■ Fashion Design
■ Installation/Dressing Room Project
■ Performance
■ Photography
■ Fashion Films/Video


Full details available on website: http://fashionarttoronto.ca

|FAT| Arts & Fashion Week
38 Abell Street, Unite 218,
Toronto, ON, M6J 0A2
Canada

Nightingale Gallery

Deadline: January 4, 2013 (EMAIL)


Call for Entries
NIGHTINGALE GALLERY
Eastern Oregon University

2013-14 and 2014-15 Exhibition Seasons


The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University is reviewing artwork in all media for solo, 2 person and curated group exhibitions for the January 2013-February 2015 schedule. This call-for-entries is open to all established or emerging artists who are 21 years old or older. Proposals must demonstrate both a strong conceptual and formal grounding.


Submission Details

The gallery is only reviewing websites. Artists should send a link to their website to gallery@eou.edu. Websites must include: an artist resume/CV, artist statement, a short biography and at least 20 images of work completed within the last two years. Please also include in the email any specific proposal and full contact information (email, phone and postal address)

Submission Evaluation

Submissions are evaluated by the director of the Nightingale Gallery in conjunction with the EOU exhibitions committee. We will be in contact with those artists who we feel best fit our curatorial agenda. Due to the generally high volume of submissions Please allow at least 4 months from submission deadline for review of your materials. Please do not call.

Additional Information

Curatorial proposals may or may not be accepted as a whole, but may be whittled down or augmented in cooperation with the proposing artist and the curator.

Full details on website: http://www.eou.edu/art/nightingale-gallery/



Page Turner at Some Things Looming

Deadline: February 15, 2013 (ONLINE) or (POSTMARK)


Page Turner
Some Things Looming

Reading, PA
April 5 through May 18, 2013




The digital era is altering how we read books so we wanted a challenge that alters the way we perceive books. Whether it be an altered book or incorporates pages of a book, ‘some things looming’ challenges you to create the ultimate …Page Turner.

Our major requirements for this challenge are that you incorporate fiber techniques and any parts or pages of a book (preferably ones that would be discarded anyway).

Rules for Entering: (truncated)
* All work must be original, one-of-a-kind, made by the artist submitting the entry.
* Artists may submit up to a maximum of three works, completed within the last three years, to be in the exhibition. Due to space restrictions, 2-D work must be 40"x 40" or less, 3-D work on pedestals no larger than 18"x18"x 18". Freestanding works will be accepted. No large installations can be considered. Yardage is acceptable.
* Entries must be postmarked or electronically received by February 15, 2013. No exceptions! Our entry form (variations of our form not acceptable)
and entry fee of $30 (to help defray costs) must accompany your entry.
* You may submit up to 3 images per works submitted. (Max 3 works x 3 images = max 9 total images)
* Submit general artist Statement and a 100 word (or less) write up for each work submitted (for catalog and promo). Must be submitted on your CD
or emailed with your images.


Selection of Artwork:
Entries will be selected by some things looming based on their quality and relevance to the goal/theme of the exhibit. Unusual, experimental, and traditional fiber work is all good. Please be certain that it is quality-prepared for exhibit, completed within the last three years, and have relevance to the theme. Selected
artists are responsible for costs of shipping their work to and from the gallery.

Notifications will be sent out: March 1, 2013


Download Prospectus & Entry Form: http://somethingslooming.com/PageTurner_prospectus.pdf

Visit website to for more information or to submit online: http://somethingslooming.com


All questions concerning submissions may be directed to: service@somethingslooming.com


Some Things Looming
526 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601

Tent London

Deadline: (UNSPECIFIED) (ONLINE)

Tent London
London Design Festival

Old Truman Brewery
London, England
19-22 September 2013



Tent London is one of the largest design trade shows taking place during the London Design Festival each September.

Now in its sixth year at the Old Truman Brewery, Tent London presents over 200 international exhibitors, showing the very latest in contemporary interior products - furniture, lighting, ceramics, textiles, materials and accessories.

Over 20,000 international trade buyers, high calibre specifiers, opinion forming media and design savvy consumers from 44 different countries attend the four-day event. It is regarded as the most cutting-edge and progressive trade exhibition during the London Design Festival and must attend for those who need to be seen with their finger on the pulse.

Payment Schedule - The stand cost is broken up into four manageable stage payments throughout the year.
Registration fee - Covers cost for dedicated PR and marketing support, show directory entry, website listing and promotional material.
Application Process - Exhibitors are selected on the basis of the quality, originality and relevance of products. The selection process ensures a high quality event which appeals to the right audience.
Additional Costs - Lighting and electrics. Prices are hugely competitive with other events and are kept at a minimum cost for the exhibitor.
VAT - Value Added Tax @ 20%

STAND COSTS
Sqm Rate
£225 per m²
+ Registration fee: £195 + VAT

Stand Description: Shell Scheme Stand
2.75m H white wooden walls, black carpet and nameboard. Available stand sizes: 5-50m²

5sqm = £1,584 (incl. VAT)


How to Exhibit
If you are interested in participating please contact Rebecca Harkness, Sales Manager via email (email address listed on website) or phone: +44 (0)20 7739 5561 with any questions you may have or call to discuss your options.

Or Complete the ONLINE Application Form: www.tentlondon.co.uk/application


Full details and additional documents available on website: www.tentlondon.co.uk




Sunday, November 04, 2012

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Exhibition Proposals

Deadline: (ONGOING)


Exhibition Proposals
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

San Jose CA



The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is the first museum in the United States dedicated to quilts and textiles as an art form. The Museum welcomes exhibition proposals year round from artists working in the fiber arts.


Each proposal must include the following: (truncated)
1. Exhibition Proposal/Artist Statement: Please clearly state why the SJMQT is an appropriate venue for your proposal.
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Slides or CD: 10 - 15 slides labeled or 10 - 15 good quality digital images, please clearly label each image with artist last name, title, date.
4. A list of images with title, date, dimensions, materials, and technique.
5. If sending a CD, include all requested documents on the CD as Word or PDF files.
6. Press coverage you and your work has garnered, including things like articles (newspaper, magazine, web), reviews, interviews, etc.

Submissions must follow the guidelines as outlined in the following document.

Download Artists Submissions: www.sjquiltmuseum.org/artistsubmission.pdf


Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed quarterly by the Curator. Due to the high volume of proposals received by the Museum, response time may vary. You will receive an email response about your submission.


Deborah Corsini, Curator
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
520 S. First Street
San Jose CA 95113

Women’s Caucus for Art Conference

Deadline: November 18, 2012 (ONLINE)


Call For Art: Diaspora
Women’s Caucus for Art Conference
New Century Artists Gallery

New York, NY
February 1 to February 16, 2013



“Diaspora” is part of WCA's national WCA Conference that takes place from February 13-16, 2013 in New York, NY. The Women’s Caucus for Art Conference is held in conjunction with the College Art Association (CAA) Conference. WCA is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and an affiliate society of CAA.

Juror: Laura Kruger, curator at Hebrew Union College Museum.

DISAPORA – a scattering, a dispersion, a migration, a loss of homeland. Artists are asked to create original works that examine what it means to be separated from your roots, your center, your power, your ancestors, your community, your culture, your land, your home, your people – real or imagined, physical or metaphorical. Is repatriation or reconciliation possible? Desired? Wide interpretations are encouraged.


ELIGIBILITY
Open to all self-identified women artists in the USA.

60% of images juried into the exhibit will be WCA members, current as of 2013. As many as five images will be selected by invitation. We expect to hang 45-50 images in the gallery and an additional 25-50 in the show catalog.

SUBMISSIONS
Artists may submit up to three works per entry. All media is accepted except giclees of original work. 2D artwork may not exceed 60” in width or 5 square feet for installations.

ENTRY FEES
Payment of $30 per entry for WCA members, $40 for Non-members through PayPal


EXHIBITION VENUE:
New Century Artists Gallery
530 W 25th St # 406
New York, NY 10001


Visit this site to submit entries: www.entrythingy.com/www.nationalwca.org#show=737/

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
Must complete submission by Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 11:59 PM in your time zone.

Visit website for complete details: www.nationalwca.org


QUESTIONS?
Email jeane@vogelpix.com

Dogwood Arts Festival 2013 Market Square Art Fair

Deadline: November 30, 2012 (ONLINE)


2013 Market Square Art Fair
Dogwood Arts Festival

Knoxville, Tenessee
April 12-14, 2013


DESCRIPTION:

The 53rd Annual Dogwood Arts Festival will be held during the entire month of April, 2013 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Dogwood Arts Festival is a non-profit organization with a mission to support arts education, to promote the visual and performing arts, and to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of our region. The Festival sponsors many activities and events to showcase the art, culture, and the natural beauty of East Tennessee. A featured event of the Festival, the annual Market Square Art Fair will be held April 12-14, 2013 in the heart of downtown Knoxville.

Market Square Art Fair is a popular outdoor event featuring fine art and fine craft, folk art, live music and dance performances, artist demonstrations, and hands-on activities for kids and adults in the heart of downtown Knoxville.


$35 jury fee


ELIGIBILITY:

The Market Square Art Fair is open to all artists within the accepted media categories. Participation in any previous Dogwood Arts Festival event does not guarantee acceptance! By signing the application, the Artist agrees that he or she had direct, hands-on involvement with the creation and execution of each piece of work to be exhibited. Collaborating artists may show only their collaborative works – both names should appear on the application. (Collaboration here means artistic, not business collaboration).

•Images submitted must be representative of the work to be shown.
•Accepted artists must be present on site during the Market Square Art Fair open hours.
•No work from commercial molds, kits, or manufactured work is accepted.
•Reproductions of 2-D works must be labeled ‘REPRODUCTION’ – not print.
•Ceramic works must be handmade by the Artist.
•Photographic prints must have been processed by the Artist or processed under the Artist’s direct supervision.
•T-shirts are not acceptable.
•Jewelry must be crafted by the Artist; simple beading and assembly is not acceptable.
•Exhibitors are prohibited from selling non-original promotional items (posters, t-shirts, calendars, etc).


ARTIST BOOTH INFORMATION:

The Market Square Art Fair is a juried event. Accepted artists will be allocated a 10’ x 10’ space for their display. Each exhibitor must provide their own 10’x10’ white tent, with appropriate weights to withstand high wind conditions. Electricity will be provided only if requested on the contract application. Specifics of tent location and set-up will be provided after acceptance into the Fair. The booth fee is $300. Limited corner booths are available for an additional $50 and will be assigned on a first-come, first served basis.

If you do not have a 10’ X 10’ white tent, you may rent one from the Festival for $200.

AWARDS:

Artists are eligible for several cash awards during the Market Square Art Fair including Best of Show, Artists Choice, and three Honorable Mention Awards. Booths will be evaluated Friday and awards will be announced on Saturday as soon as the judging is complete.


Visit website for Application & Prospectus: www.dogwoodarts.com/2012-msaf-artist-app

Questions? Contact info@dogwoodarts.com


Badlands National Park Artist In Residence Program

Two Deadlines: (POSTMARK)

December 15, 2012 - Spring Residency
June 15, 2013 - Fall Residency

Artist In Residence Program
Badlands National Park

South Dakota
Spring Residency (March 15 and May 15)
Fall Residency (September 15 and November 15)



The Artist in Residence program at Badlands National Park was founded in 1996 and is open to all professional artists. Writers, composers and all visual and performing
artists are invited to interpret this wind-swept environment through their work. The program provides time for artists to get away from everyday responsibilities to focus on their surroundings and their medium.

The park offers an apartment located in small housing complex at park headquarters at no cost to the artist. The residency lasts for a minimum of four weeks and a
maximum of six weeks. Additionally, the park provides a reimbursement for expenses not to exceed $300. Reimbursible expenses include supplies for school programs,
travel, or meals. All expenses incurred above $300 are the responsibility of the artist.

Several artists have been successful in seeking donations of supplies and materials from businesses or museums in their home communities prior to coming to Badlands
for their residency, using the reimbursement as matching funds.

Each artist is asked to contribute to the park a mutually agreed upon piece of original work representative of their stay in Badlands National Park within one year of completion of their residency.

Because of Badlands’ strong commitment to education and outreach into our rural school districts, all artists are required to present two sessions in a local school to introduce students to an aspect of art and its interpretation of their Badlands home.

We consider all forms of arts except those that manipulate or disturb the park’s environment or are disrespectful to any race or gender. Selections are made without regard to race, religion, marital status, sex, age, or national origin. The facilities for this program are not wheelchair accessible.


All applicants must submit: (truncated)
1. A resume and summary of creative works.
2. A statement of what they hope to gain from a residency at Badlands National Park and what they hope to incorporate into their classroom presentations.
3. Up to three choices of beginning and ending dates for their residency. Residencies are a minimum of four weeks, a maximum of six weeks, and must fall within the availability dates.

Download AIR Bulletin: http://www.nps.gov/badl/Artist_in_Residence_Information.pdf

Visit website: www.nps.gov/badl/artist-in-residence


Artist in Residence Program
Badlands National Park
25216 Ben Reifel Road
Interior, South Dakota 57750




Winter Expo Infinity Art Gallery

Deadline: December 15, 2012; 8:00 pm PST (ONLINE)


Winter Expo
Infinity Art Gallery

Grand Opening: January 15, 2013


Eligibility: All juried exhibits are open for artists everywhere to submit.

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.

Juror: Beverly Soasey, Artistic Director for Jacobs Gallery in Eugene, Oregon.

Qualified Artwork: Open to all mediums, styles, content and discipline. All 2D and 3D visual art will be accepted. Paintings, photography, sculpture, digital and computer media, fiber, printmaking, and drawing; abstract, surreal, fantasy, traditional, and collage artists are encouraged to submit. No moving images will be accepted for this exhibit.

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, froma 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 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 artworkcycling 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.


Artists pay an entry fee of $25 USD to submit 1 or 2 works of art.

3D artists may submit 2 views for each piece of artwork.


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
Founders’ Choice - Artist Portfolio valued at $200
Director’s Choice - Artist Portfolio valued at $200

Download Prospectus: www.infinityartgallery.com/Winter-Expo-call-to-artists.pdf

Full details available on website: hwww.infinityartgallery.com