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Category: January 2016

CALL for ENTRIES: Dogwood Arts 2016

Posted on by R.L. Gibson
Learn more about the 2016 Dogwood Arts Regional Fine Art Exhibition!
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CHERRIES

Did you know there is an edible form of the dogwood? Cornus Mas, aka Cornelius Cherry Dogwood, produces small ruby red or yellow fruit that makes great jam.  The fruit is a common Iranian snack when salted, and I’ve even heard rumors that a few home brewers have been make wine from the fruit.  I’m thinking that finding the jam might be the easiest start.  In the meantime, let’s celebrate the non-edible dogwood by making art for this next Call.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Dogwood Arts (Knoxville, TN) for 2016 Dogwood Regional Fine Arts Exhibition— a regional Call for artists inside a 500 mile radius from Knoxville, TN.  Don’t worry, there is a link below to help you figure out if you qualify. This is a fantastic Call…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Dogwood Arts 2016

 

ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists 18+ residing within a 500 mile radius of Knoxville, TN (as the crow flies–a straight line). Here’s a link to help you find out if you’re inside the radius. *We don’t often publish regional calls. This is a rare exception.   I have a soft spot because it is so close to home.

MEDIA: 2-D painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking & photography; 3-D sculpture of all media (may submit 2 images) & site-specific installation.  *4-D art (e.g. video, performance & time-based) is ineligible.

DEADLINE: January 22, 2016

NOTIFICATION: February 12, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3 (through Jan 15) & $45 for up to 3 (Jan 16 – Jan 22)

JUROR: Nandini Makrandi is Chief Curator & Curator of Contemporary Art at the Hunter Museum of American Art. She has been with the Hunter since 2004 and has originated over 30 original exhibitions in that time, including three nationally touring exhibition projects. Previously, Makrandi taught art history at the UT, Chattanooga and served as a curator at the Knoxville Museum of Art.  Makrandi has a M.A. from Texas Tech & a B.A. from Mercer in GA, and participates regularly in the region as a juror, guest curator & speaker.

AWARDS: Cash awards totaling $4,000 will be presented at the exhibit’s Opening Reception –Best in Show, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, 2 Merit awards & an award from Fast Frame. All accepted artists are encouraged to attend the Awards Reception at The Emporium Center.

SALES: Dogwood retains a 40% commission on all sales. Please price your work accordingly.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Public Places

Posted on by R.L. Gibson

Learn more about Art in Public Places Knoxville from Dogwood Arts!almost
FRUITLESS

Today, I ate a peach in a public park under a dogwood tree in the dappled sunlight of a gorgeous 78° Sunday afternoon.  Oh Summer, I am going to miss you.  With the first day of Fall just days away, I am mourning the upcoming loss of fragrant, lush fresh tomatoes & peaches while still looking forward to a beautiful nip in the air.  This next Call will put your art in public, possibly in a park and definitely connected to a dogwood of sorts.  Investigate…

Check out this Call for Entries from Dogwood Arts (Knoxville, TN) for Art in Public Places Knoxville (AIPPK), a juried exhibition of large-scale sculptures created by exceptional local, regional & national artists.  Great prizes + a stipend.  Don’t miss this opportunity…

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Learn more about Art in Public Places Knoxville from Dogwood Arts!CALL for ENTRIES:
Public Places

 

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists, age 18+, residing in the U.S.

MEDIA:  Sculpture suitable for outdoor installation: a) must be capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions (high winds, below zero temperatures, snow storms); b) must withstand high traffic environment; c) should take into consideration the safety of the audience & d) artwork must be durable & require limited to no maintenance.  Art must be installation-ready.

DEADLINE:  Early: January 22, 2016. Late: January 29, 2016

NOTIFICATION:  February 10, 2016

ENTRY FEE:  Thru January 22, 2016, $35 for up to 3. Late entry, January 23-29, $45 for up to 3.

AWARDS:  $3,000: Best of Show, $2,000: 2nd Place, $1,000: 3rd Place, $1,000: People’s Choice Award & $500: Two (2) Honorable Mention awards.  In addition, all finalists whose works are installed will receive a stipend of $1,500 per sculpture—$750 upon delivery to the site and $750 upon removal*. The sculptures that are sold during the exhibition will be delivered by Dogwood Arts to the buyer at the close of the exhibition and there will not be a $750 removal stipend awarded to artists on those sold sculptures.

SALES:  Artists may sell their work during the exhibition period. However, the work must remain on site for the duration of the exhibition. Every effort is made to promote sales. All sales are handled by Dogwood Arts who retains a 30% commission.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about Art in Public Places Knoxville from Dogwood Arts!