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How to Get an Art Show: The Dinner Invitation

Posted on June 25, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

SWEET TOMATOES

My mother is a great cook. When I decided I wanted to learn how to can my own tomatoes, I asked her advice. I was annoyed by her answer because of how much seeminly unnecessary work was involved in canning something I could easily buy at the grocery store. I did it my way and ignored her advice all together. She enjoys telling anyone who will listen about how I cleaned tomatoes off the walls and ceiling of my laundry room for weeks. I should have listened. I didn’t have to DO it her way, but if I had listened, I would be enduring the laughter almost 20 years later and might not still be BUYING canned tomatoes. The moral of the story is pay attention…

I receive lots of “cooking questions” from readers, and I have noticed one question pop up repeatedly in my inbox, “How do I contact an art gallery about showing my work?” I’m going to answer it, and you don’t have to do it my way. But, don’t blame me if you end up with tomato on your face. Check it out…

*Editor’s Note: ArtAndArtDeadlines.com is on hiatus until I return from vacation on July 5th; however, we’ll keep publishing q&a, “best of,” and a handful of oddities to keep you entertained. Enjoy!

CONTACTING A
GALLERY

1. Dinner Invitation: The simplest, most obvious answer is: Enter a juried show. This site publishes invitations to those dinner parties almost EVERY DAY. Most gallery directors view juried show entries like gifts at at holiday party. They are excited to open them and hopeful of finding a little gem. Make a good impression, and you just might get a solo show offer. It really happens.

2. Plus One: If the invitation to dinner pan out, don’t forget about the Plus One. The single best way to get in touch with a gallery is by personal introduction from someone they have already invited to the party. An artist or friend that a gallery director already knows and trusts is the easiest way in. Don’t know anyone? Unlikely. Treat it like six degrees of separation and do your homework.

3. Party Crasher: The last answer is… be a wanted party crasher. If you’re gonna crash a party, make sure you make the most of your entrance. Unless you are a true people person, I don’t recommend just showing up at a gallery unannounced or calling and fumbling through awkward conversations about how you are the next best thing. Submit your work to the gallery by delivery via mail or messenger. But, it doesn’t have to be subtle. Make a splash in a good way when you crash the party, and next time you might be on the invitation list.

For example, I one had a friend who made a mock up of the gallery in miniature with his own work hanging in it… and got a solo show. I had another friend send a 4×6 canvas a day for 30 days to a gallery director who then had to assemble them into a painting at the end. She got a show too. They want to like you… give them a reason.

Have more questions? Email me.
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CALL for ENTRIES: Surreal Visions

Posted on June 22, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

SLOW not SNOW

It seems a little surreal to me that the snow that I whined so miserably about has barely melted, and I am already miserably whining about missing my slow cooker stews, soups and ragouts. Although there is one thing that I can still joyfully cook all day even in the Spring …Greek Chicken and Potatoes. This Call for Entries doesn’t necessarily require a slow creative process or a slow submission process, but it is all about the surreal and promoted by SlowArt Productions. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from SlowArt Productions with Surreal Visions. The entry fee is reasonable at $35. There are no media restrictions, and the awards include both an exhibit at the Limner Gallery as well as an opportunity to have your work in the nationally-distributed art magazine, Direct Art. A New York artshow AND art publication? Please don’t miss this double-duty art opportunity!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Surreal Visions

SlowArt Productions presents the group thematic exhibition, Surreal Visions. This exhibition will focus on art inspired by the surreal and will be held at the Limner Gallery.

Eligible are all forms of surreal and visionary figurative art. All interpretations of the theme “Surreal Visions” will be reviewed and considered.

ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS: The competition is open to all artists, national and international, working in all media. All forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphics, digital and installation art, video, etc. are eligible. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Wall mounted works must not be taller than 72″ no wider than 120″. Sculptural work must fit through a standard height, 36″wide entry door.

DEADLINE: The final postmarked deadline is June 30, 2011. Entries must be postmarked or submitted via email by this date.

NOTIFICATION: Artists will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance no later than July 20, 2011. Results will be posted on or before this date at: http://www.slowart.com/results. Notification will be made via email and/or by mail with the return of materials in the SASE provided by the artist. Artists who do not include the SASE because they do not want their submission materials returned must provide a self addressed stamped #10 (letter size) envelope if they wish to be notified by mail.

All artists who provide a working email address will be notified via email, if no email or return envelope is provided, artists will only be notified if accepted to exhibit. Type or print your email address clearly, if a mistake is made reading it you will not be notified. Read the notification page for details of the notification policy.

ENTRY FEES: There is a $35.00 entry fee for one to four artworks entered, presentation is by digital files. There is a $5.00 fee for each additional artwork above four. Details of 2D artwork count as an additional artwork. Sculptors may provide one additional view per artwork without cost. Artists accepted to exhibit will not be charged additional fees of any kind. Payments may be by check or money order payable to SlowArt Productions, or by credit card using PayPal.

SALES: All works in the show must be for sale. The gallery will take a 30 % commission on all sales. Sale price is determined by the artist.

EXHIBITION and AWARDS: Winning artists will be featured in a group exhibition at the Limner Gallery, September 3 – October 1, 2011. The exhibition will also be displayed on the Limner Gallery web site. One artist will be awarded a two page display in Direct Art Volume #19, Fall 2012 issue. Two artists will be awarded a single page display. Direct Art is distributed to bookstores across the USA including Borders and Barnes and Noble.

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Direct Art magazine.

For the full guidelines, Download the Prospectus!

CALL for ENTRIES: Night Visions IV

Posted on June 21, 2011June 21, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

PICNIC TIME!

I love picnics. Many of you probably conjure images of pretty blankets stretched on soft green grass and baskets of sandwiches and summer’s ripest fruits. Well, me too. But here in the Smoky Mountains, our first picnic excursion of the year is usually AT NIGHT. During the Synchronous Firefly celebration. For two weeks in mid-june, my night sky is lit by the synchronized flashing of fireflies. It is truly unbelievable. This Call encourages you to capture what you LOVE about the night sky! Don’t miss this chance…

Check out the Call for Entries for Night Visions IV from Flagstaff Cultural Partners and the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition at the Coconino Center for the Arts in Flagstaff, AZ. The entry fee is standard, but you’re allowed to send details…even of two-dimensional work. For those of you wanting to add Arizona to your resume, this is a GREAT opportunity!

*Editor’s Note: We are on hiatus until July 5th. Enjoy daily “best of” posts ’til then.

CALL for ENTRIES:
Night Visions IV

Artists are encouraged to submit work that explores or celebrates the night sky, or the stars. The work in this exhibit should reflect the deep, positive connection that human beings can have with the night. Night Visions IV Exhibit will be part of Celebrations of the Night.

This year, Night Visions IV will coincide with the 53rd Anniversary of the International Dark Skies movement, which began in Flagstaff in 1958. Night Visions is a partnership between the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition and Flagstaff Cultural Partners.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists internationally.

MEDIA: Artists may submit work in any media, 2d or 3d. All art forms- literature, photography, video, installation, etc. – are welcome.

DEADLINE: July 27, 2011

NOTIFICATION: September 1, 2011

ENTRY FEE: A $35 Entry fee covers the submission of up to 3 works of art. Two images per work may be submitted. Please make your check payable to Flagstaff Cultural Partners.

JURORS: Photographer Joe Cornett Jr., Astronomer Chris Luginbuhl, Painter Alan Peterson and ceramic Sculptor Paula Rice.

AWARDS: Prizes will be awarded for best of show ($1000), Second Place ($500), & Third Place ($250).

SALES: Commission on artwork sold is 30%.

For complete details, download the Prospectus!

OPEN CALL: Spiva Art Gallery

Posted on June 19, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

WINNER

My idea of winning the lottery would be a free pass at the grocery store everyday for the rest of my life. Can you imagine being able to buy anything, anytime, at your whim? It is a little mind-boggling for me. This next call for entries is its own blank slate… a free ticket.

Check out the Open Call for Spiva Art Gallery at Missouri Southern State University. No media restriction, no geographic restrictions, no entry fee. You can’t really ask for more…

OPEN CALL:
Spiva Art Gallery

Missouri Southern State University’s Art Department is inviting artists via an Open Call to submit proposals for the campus Spiva Art Gallery. The Gallery’s Advisory Board selects works and collections for exhibition. The Gallery hosts approximately eight shows per year, including one or more group shows by local guilds or artist collectives, themed exhibits, and solo shows. They have a standing Call to Artists who wish to submit their works for consideration.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media

ENTRY FEE: None

DEADLINE: Ongoing

SUBMISSIONS: Artists can send a packet of information by U.S. mail or electronically. Applications sent by mail should provide the Advisory Board with a proposal for exhibition, including: (1) A cover letter or email (2) Artist’s biography / resume (3) Samples of work submitted for consideration.

Mailed submissions should be sent to: Missouri Southern State University Spiva Art Gallery: Gallery Coordinator Burt Bucher 3950 E. Newman Rd Joplin, MO 64804

Electronic submissions should be sent to (bucher-b@mssu.edu) with MSSU Art Gallery Submission in the subject line.

ABOUT THE GALLERY: Located on the main floor of the Art Building immediately to the east of the main entrance, it has approximately 325 running feet of exhibition wall space. Gallery Hours are usually Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday through Thursday in the summer) and there is no admission charge.

Spiva possesses a large permanent study collection of African art and artifacts and hosts an active program of international, regional, and student exhibitions of visual art. The gallery’s African Holdings are made up of these individual collections:

John and Pam Finley Collection
Institute of International Studies Collection
Marianna Keown Collection
Vivian Olson Collection
Guy Mace Collection
Ben Pickard, Pickard Gallery Collection

For additional details, email bucher-b@mssu.edu!

CALL for SUBMISSION: Portfolio Review

Posted on June 18, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

Mmmm vs. Bleeeeech!

When you invite someone for dinner, have you noticed how after the first bite they always say, “Mmmmmm.” I’m suspicious. Not everyone is a Chef; I think people sometimes just want to be polite. Being polite is not always available to gallery owners and directors. They have to be honest with their opinions to protect their bottom line… This next Call is a chance to hear one gallery’s opinion about your work. Are you ready to HEAR it?

Check out this Call for Submissions for Portfolio Review & Artist Representation from the Agora Gallery in New York City! There is no fee to submit; however, there is DEFINITELY a fee to be represented. If it isn’t your cup of tea, consider it a little educational nugget…

* Editor’s Note: Why am I publishing this? Did you hear about the 4 year old that sold 3 paintings for $27,000? This is where she did it. The gallery owner fell in love with her work without knowing her age. That SAYS something whether you like the child’s work or not. It’s worth a look, I’d say…

CALL for SUBMISSION: Portfolio Review

Learn more about the Agora Gallery! Agora Gallery is currently engaged in a call for artists and portfolio submissions – we are interested in seeing your work.

Are you ready to move into the international market, and exhibit your work in one of the most significant centers of the art world? This may be the next natural stage for your career as a fine artist, whether you are building on the local success that you have already experienced or simply because your work does not fit into local venues and requires a much more sophisticated audience.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

NOTIFICATION: Usually 2 to 4 weeks

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: Ongoing

COSTS: No cost to submit your portfolio. However, options for representation start from $2950 which can be paid in six installments of $540 each. Renewal will be offered at the end of the first year at a reduced cost along with a profile in their bi-annual publication ARTisSpectrum Magazine at no additional cost. Please note that many of the artists that they represent renew their agreement after the first year. Read artists’ testimonials. *Editor’s note: I know that this is not realistic for MOST of you; however, sometimes we have to consider things outside our comfort zone. Just a thought.

SALES: The commission on the sales is 70% for the artist and 30% for the gallery.

For more information, visit the Agora Gallery website!

CALL for ENTRIES: National Cup Show 2011

Posted on June 16, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

CUP of NO

I feel left out of the coffee revolution. I love coffee cake and coffee ice cream, just not the cup o’ joe. I’m not crazy about the smell of coffee in my house in the morning though. Clearly, it isn’t genetic. My mother drinks coffee from sunrise to sunset. And, she’s always in search of the perfect coffee cup. She wants one big enough that constant refills aren’t necessary but not so big that the coffee gets cold before you can drink it. This next Call must be a mecca for the perfect coffee cup, even if it isn’t functional. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Barrett Art Center in Poughkeepsie, NY for the National Cup Show. Enter up to 3 pieces for $30. This is a great space and a cool competition…

CALL for ENTRIES:
National Cup Show 2011

The National Cup Show is an exhibit that highlights the many diverse interpretations of the cup. Both functional and sculptural, this utilitarian object has been part of daily life for centuries. This event helps to promote contemporary ceramic artists and to celebrate the creativity and endless interpretations of the simple form: a cup.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all U.S. ceramic artists, age 18 and over. Work completed within the last 2 years is eligible. No student projects or work completed in class will be accepted.

MEDIA: All works submitted should be 90% clay. Both functional and non-functional pieces are welcome.

DEADLINE: Friday, August 12, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

NOTIFICATION: Friday, August 26, 2011

ENTRY FEE: $30 for the first 3 images; $6 for each additional image. Please note that if you are paying by credit card, you must add 3% to cover our bank fees. i.e. 30% of $30 = 90 cents ▪ 30% of $6 = 18 cents

JUROR: Adam Welch became the director of Greenwich House Pottery in March of 2011. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, he received his BFA from Northern Arizona University in 2000 and his MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2003.

AWARDS: Recipients of cash awards will be determined by the juror and announced at the opening reception. Artists need not to be present to win.

For complete details, download the Prospectus!

CALL for ENTRIES: Masks

Posted on June 15, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

I SEE YOU

It is not a secret that most kids will only eat vegetables if you masquerade them as something yummy like spaghetti sauce. However, it is commonly true that many adults appreciate a little disguise as well like oysters hidden in the Thanksgiving dressing or gorgonzola hidden amongst other cheeses over macaroni. Personally, I like to stare down my food face to face, but this next Call encourages you to explore the world of masks in any form. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries for Masks from the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Target Gallery in Alexandria, VA. You know I love a show with a theme, and I have a soft spot for this gallery. Plus, this is one of the very few galleries that still insure your work while it is in their possession. Don’t miss this chance…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Masks

Masks have long served as a symbol and a tool for concealment, protection, amusement and performance. Artists are being asked to create work based on the theme of masks, literally and conceptually.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists, nationally and internationally

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE: 6 p.m. on Monday, August 1, 2011

NOTIFICATION: August 19, 2011. Whether your piece has been
selected by the juror or not, notification will be sent to you via email.

ENTRY FEE: $35.00 covers the 3 pieces of artwork for entry. Each additional piece is $10. Online payment* via our Paypal account: targetgallery@torpedofactory.org (*$1.50 fee for online payments)

JUROR: Brittany Lawrence Yam is the Director of Project 4 Gallery in Washington, DC. Yam worked for the Arlington Arts Center before leaving the DC area for Pittsburgh, PA where she attended Carnegie Mellon University, earning a Master of Arts Management in 2010. During her last year of graduate school, Yam worked for the Foundation for the National Archives. In her spare time she continues to create work at David Freeberg’s studio in McLean, VA.

SALES: A commission of 40% will be taken on all works sold as a result of this exhibition. Payment will be mailed to the artist within 30 days of the exhibition closing. Works are insured while in Target Gallery.

For complete details, download the Prospectus!

CALL for ENTRIES: Where in the World?

Posted on June 14, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

SPEAK TO ME

I wish food could talk. Wouldn’t you like to know why one grape in a cluster is sweet and juicy and the next elicits the “pucker” face? Me too. I want to know why some pineapples ripen on my counter in a day or two and the next pineapple stubbornly refuses. I think they would tell me if they could. This next Call suggests the photographer visually interrogate their subject. Look out avocados, you’re on my short list…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Mpls Photo Center in Minneapolis, MN for Where in the World? People, Places and Events. Enter up to 5 photos for $35 and have your work juried by a world-class juror. Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
Where in the World?

Photography likes to break out of the studio and inhabit the world. Few things artists do are as immediately engaged with the dynamics of life and the environment as photography. Cameras have been on the bottom of the ocean and on the surface of the moon. They’ve seen everything, from weddings to wars, and they’ve augmented almost every attempt to understand life and our place in it. Where in the World: People, Places and Events will bring together a diverse group of photographers that interrogate the individuals, environments, and actions that comprise our universe.

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all artists

MEDIA:
Photography

DEADLINE: July 25th, 2011

NOTIFICATION: August 2nd, 2011

ENTRY FEE: $35 first 5 images, $10 each additional

JUROR: Toby Kamp is currently Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Menil Collection, Houston, has organized solo exhibitions by artists such as Claes Oldenburg, Ellsworth Kelly, Tim Lee, Vanessa Beecroft, Martin Kersels and many more.

A graduate of the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art and the Getty Museum Leadership Institute, Kamps has written on contemporary art and artists for numerous exhibition catalogues and magazines. In 2008, The Old Weird America won the award “Best Thematic Museum Show Nationally” from the International Association of Art Critics (AICA/USA). Prior to his CAMH appointment, Kamps was Senior Curator at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston; Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Maine College of Art, Portland; and Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

AWARDS: First Place – $400, Second Place – $300, Third Place – $200 and Three Honorable Mentions.

For complete details, read the Full Call!

CALL for ENTRIES: 4th Annual Juried Show

Posted on June 10, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

MOOOOOOOOO

Certain places conjure memories of certain foods –New York Pizza, Florida citrus, Georgia peaches, Memphis barbeque. So how is it that I now think of MILK when I think of California? Thanks to savvy marketing, when I think of California, I think of “happy cows.” This next Call for Entries will make you think “art” when you think of Ventura, California. Here’s your shot at a solo show…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Sylvia White Gallery (Ventura, CA) for their 4th Annual Juried Show. Enter up to 11 images or a website for review to be eligible for prizes including a solo show! Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES:
4th Annual Juried Show

Each summer, Sylvia White Gallery offers an exhibition opportunity to all artists interested in applying. This year selected artists will be exhibited in their 4th Annual Juried Show. Additionally, three artists will be selected for concurrent solo shows at dates to be arranged.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all US/International resident artists at least 18 years of age.

MEDIA: Eligible entries include paintings, mixed media, works on paper, photography, sculpture, installation art, digital media, video and performance.

DEADLINE: Midnight, June 30, 2011

ENTRY FEE: $35 (US dollars only) for 3 images, $5 each additional image, maximum 11 ($75). If you want a website review in lieu of reviewing individual images, entry fee is $50.

JUROR: Sylvia White is founder and director of Contemporary Artists’ Services. She has been advising artists on matters related to career development since 1979. Sylvia White Gallery opened in 2008 and has exhibited artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Ed Ruscha, Robert Graham, Ed Moses, Dale Chihuly, William Wiley, Viola Frey and others.

AWARDS: Selected artists will participate in our 4th Annual Juried Show August 3-September 3. Additionally, three artists will be selected for a concurrent solo exhibition. All entries will be considered for both opportunities.

SALES: Unless otherwise specified, accepted works will be considered for sale at the price indicated and 30% of the selling price will be retained by The Sylvia White Gallery. A purchaser may not remove work until the end of the exhibition.

For complete details, visit the Art Advice blog!

CALL for ENTRIES: Materials Hard & Soft

Posted on June 9, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

PRETTY PlEASE

Food marks most of the special occasions in my life from birthdays and vacations to weddings and anniversaries. Some of you are aware that my husband Jon and I sing together as the Pea Pickin’ Hearts, and food often makes our gigs memorable too. One of my favorite gigs includes the Spring & Fall Gatherings at the Cliff Dwellers Gallery, where we sing on the front porch and are rewarded with a pea-themed lunch. This next Call is a perfect fit for the ladies of the Cliff Dwellers, and hopefully it will be a fit for you too…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Greater Denton Arts Council for the 2012 Materials Hard & Soft Contemporary Craft Exhibition at the Meadows Gallery, Center for the Visual Arts, Denton, TX. Over $5000 in Awards will be given away!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Materials Hard & Soft

ELIGIBILITY: Artists must reside in the United States or its possessions.

MEDIA: Works produced in any of the craft media: clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or any combination of craft media, are acceptable. Entries must be the complete work of the submitting artist. Kits or commercially designed works will not be accepted. All work must have been completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited in the Center for the Visual Arts.

DEADLINE:
Received by September 9, 2011

NOTIFICATION:
November 4, 2011

ENTRY FEE:
There is a $30 non-refundable fee,
for up to three (3) entries,
payable to GDAC
(check or money order).

JUROR: Monica Moses became editor in chief of American Craft magazine in June 2010.

Moses brings to that role 20 years’ experience in media organizations as an editor, designer, and creative director – as well as a lifetime of passion for the visual arts. Moses is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate in English of St. Olaf College and has a master’s degree in visual communication from the University of Minnesota.

Moses was on the visual faculty of the world’s leading training institution for mid-career journalists, the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, for four years and served as a Pulitzer Prize juror in photography in 2006. When she is not editing the magazine, Moses paints, makes jewelry, works with handmade paper, and dabbles in clay.

AWARDS: GDAC will provide $5,000 in awards. Winners will be determined by the juror, on site, after the accepted works are received at the Center for the Visual Arts.

SALES: A 30% commission will be retained from all work sold during the exhibition. Works which are not for sale must be clearly marked as such.

Category: Art Galleries

SWEET TOMATOES

CONTACTING A GALLERY

Have more questions? Email me. My recipes don’t always work, but they are always free.

SLOW not SNOW

CALL for ENTRIES: Surreal Visions

For the full guidelines, Download the Prospectus!

PICNIC TIME!

CALL for ENTRIES: Night Visions IV

For complete details, download the Prospectus!

WINNER

OPEN CALL: Spiva Art Gallery

For additional details, email bucher-b@mssu.edu!

Mmmm vs. Bleeeeech!

CALL for SUBMISSION: Portfolio Review

For more information, visit the Agora Gallery website!

CUP of NO

CALL for ENTRIES: National Cup Show 2011

For complete details, download the Prospectus!

I SEE YOU

CALL for ENTRIES: Masks

For complete details, download the Prospectus!

SPEAK TO ME

CALL for ENTRIES: Where in the World?

For complete details, read the Full Call!

MOOOOOOOOO

CALL for ENTRIES: 4th Annual Juried Show

For complete details, visit the Art Advice blog!

PRETTY PlEASE

CALL for ENTRIES: Materials Hard & Soft

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!

CONTACTING A
GALLERY

Have more questions? Email me.
My recipes don’t always work, but they are always free.

CALL for ENTRIES:
Surreal Visions

CALL for ENTRIES:
Night Visions IV

OPEN CALL:
Spiva Art Gallery

CALL for ENTRIES:
National Cup Show 2011

CALL for ENTRIES:
Masks

CALL for ENTRIES:
Where in the World?

CALL for ENTRIES:
4th Annual Juried Show

CALL for ENTRIES:
Materials Hard & Soft