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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Functional Art

Posted on June 28, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

I know a large number of artists that take great pride in the fact that their work is not “retail art,” and I know quite a handful of artists are proud to have their work sell in retail galleries because they can make a living doing what they love. If you are looking for a way to bridge the gap between fine art and the retail world, consider functional art as an option. Here’s a great call for functional art:

Call for entries

The Art of Applied Design is open to all applied artists age 18 or above, working in the U.S. and abroad. There is no limit on the number of objects that may be entered. Entries must be original one-of-a-kind works of the submitter, completed within the preceding three years (2007 to 2010), and be represented by high quality digital images.

Evaluation will be based upon the creative uniqueness and originality of the work, evidence of excellence in craftsmanship, and quality of the photographic images provided by the artist/designer.

Exhibition of accepted work will include notation of the artist’s name, country of residence, and e-mail address to facilitate the independent sales of exhibited work.

One entry in each material category will be selected for recognition as Best of Show for that category.

Eligibility:

All submitted works must be functional objects typically used within interior spaces that also exhibit unique, innovative, inspirational, creative artistry. Submitters must identify the primary material from which a work is constructed. Entries will be evaluated against others made from that same material.

Acceptable material categories are fiber (including paper), wood, metal, clay, and glass/plastic. Examples of appropriate objects include furnishings (hard and soft), utensils, containers, fixtures, and other objects that enhance function and physical comfort within interior spaces. Works selected for display within the DHM Digital Gallery will exhibit nontraditional, innovative design.

Not eligible for submission are the fine arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.); objects that are purely decorative; works that are representative of functional objects but are not, themselves, functional; photography; video; architecture or architectural drawings; graphic designs; lighting designs (i.e., the projection of illumination in space); or functional objects not typically used within interior spaces.

Images:

Only high quality digital jpg images will be accepted. We recommend at least 300 dpi, with no more than 2048 pixels (and no less than 900 pixels). Only one image per submission, illustrating the total object, should be submitted. Additional images of any one submitted object will not be viewed.

The DHM Digital Gallery will retain and modify the submitted images of accepted artwork for the purpose of using those images in publications and gallery publicity. Submission of images to this exhibit constitutes permission for future use (and modification, when necessary) of those images by the DHM Digital Gallery for the above stated purposes.

CD submissions will not be returned. Each digital image should be identified in the following manner:

lastname.firstname.abbreviatedtitle.numberonentryform

Example: Smith.Jane.HeartfeltSong.6.jpg

Entry Rules:

All entered works must be one-of-a-kind original creations by the artist, produced in the year 2007 or later. Entry may be made via the mailing of digital images on a CD, or submission of digital images to the provided e-mail address. The entry form accompanying this prospectus may be submitted as an e-mail attachment, or printed and mailed.

All submissions must be accompanied by an entry fee of $25 (U.S. dollars) for the first two objects submitted for consideration, and $10 for each additional object. The entry fee must be paid by check or money order made payable to DHM Digital Gallery, or by credit card via the link at the end of the online entry form.

If submitting an entry by e-mail attachment, the entry form and all digital images must be attached to the same e-mail transmission.

Juror:

June Gilliam Worthington, with degrees focused on Business and Interior Design, has worked with architects, builders, interior designers, landscape architects, technical consultants and artists for more than 35 years to carry out her belief that through creative effort all things are possible.

For nearly 20 of those years, she also owned and operated the es Posible Galleries in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in one of a kind art, accessories and functional art furnishings. The Galleries featured the works of numerous artists and craftspeople in addition to creations by her design associates.

June Gilliam Worthington has taught at universities, jurored art shows, and mentored many in search of expressing their creativity. Her clients and customers are from across the United States and many countries abroad. In recognition of this outstanding career in the arts, June Gilliam Worthington is a recipient of the Hall of Fame Award from Oklahoma State University.

Calendar:

July 15, 2010: Entries must be received by the DHM Digital Gallery
August 15, 2010: Notification of the juror’s decisions sent to artists by e-mail messaging
September 15, 2010: The Art of Applied Design exhibit opening
December 1, 2010: Closing of the exhibit

Entry Checklist:

If paying the entry fee by on-line credit card, click on the payment button below and enter the needed transaction information, after which you will receive a confirmation e-mail with instructions about how to proceed with the entry process. If paying by check and postal mail, click on the entry form, below, and print the entry form for submission with a check or money order and a CD of images by mail.

Completed entry form (submission via e-mail attachment is highly preferred). To save the entry form on your computer, right click on this link, and click “Save As”.
Check, money order (payable to DHM Digital Gallery) or credit card fee. Click here for online credit card payment.
Digital images formatted and labeled as directed (e-mail attachment or mailed CD). Detailed instructions can be found on the entry form.

For the full Applied Art Call for Entries,
please visit the DHM Digital Gallery Website.

ART OPPORTUNITY: Love the Outdoors?

Posted on June 26, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

I have never been an outdoorsy girl…ever. But, three years ago I moved to the Great Smoky Mountains, and I have been as converted…well, as much as is realistically possible. Spiders still make me scream, but blood-sucking ticks are no longer panic worthy. I like to hike and fish occasionally, enjoy snow sledding and river lounging…I am even headed white-water rafting today with NOC. No joke.

So, in honor of my new-found, albeit green, love for the outdoors, check out this great call for artists. Hi-Tec footwear is looking for artists that love the outdoors and are looking to pay a couple of you to have some fun. What could be better? Here’s the call:

Calling all artists!

Are you passionate about the outdoors? We’re looking for two talented artists to join us in Salt Lake City, Utah for Outdoor Retailer’s Summer Market. Each chosen artist will be a part of their live OR art project—an exciting, fast-paced session of inspiration and sketching. All proceeds from the event will go to the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). All you need to do is send them a link to your portfolio or a sample of your work (original compositions only please) by July 2, 2010!

They are setting up two lucky artists with an all-expenses paid trip to Outdoor Retailer’s Summer Market, where outdoor equipment retailers, manufacturers, and industry professionals come together to showcase and discover the latest in outdoor apparel and gear.

They will fly you out to Salt Lake City for two days between August 2 and August 4, 2010, where they’ll put your talents to the test.

Not only will you get to hang with the Hi-Tec team, but they will outfit you in the latest and greatest Hi-Tec gear, and hook you up with $300 each day for your time and talent.

Interested artists should submit a link to their portfolio or 2 art samples, and tell them how you are inspired by the outdoors.

There are three easy ways to enter:

1. Send a tweet to @HiTecUSA – be sure to use the hashtag #ArtforParks

2. Post an artwork sample on our Facebook page, facebook.com/HiTecUSA

3. Fill out this form

The Hi-Tec team will select the top 10 entries based on not only creativity and originality, but also whether the artist emulates a passion for the outdoors. The top 10 artists will be chosen on July 6, 2010, and contacted for a Skype interview to be held on July 7, 2010. The top two artists will be finalized and announced by 4 p.m. PST on July 7, 2010.

For the entire set of rules and Guidelines, visit their site.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Transit Theme

Posted on June 25, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

When is the last time you
were at a bus station?

For many of you, it has been a long time. But I want to challenge you…to let this theme challenge you. I don’t often double post in one day, but here is a Call for Entries for the Grand Opening ceremonies for Knoxville Station Transit Center.

This call IS national, not local. No Entry fee, but you will have to ship your work both ways. Take a look. The theme is complicated, but I don’t think it necessarily requires a working knowledge of Knoxville, TN. Check it out:

Call for Entries:
Knoxville Station Transit Center Grand Opening Ceremonies Exhibition.

Presented by Knoxville Area Transit (KAT).

Postmark deadline:
Friday, July 2, 2010.

Guidelines: Submit only work completed within the five years that has not been previously displayed in Knoxville.

Entries must be original 2-D works. Media categories include, but are not limited to: painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, digital, and mixed media); graphic arts (pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, conte, colored pencil, and printmaking; photography (color, black and white, digital); and fiber arts.

Entry Fee: No entry fee.

Theme: Artists are asked to consider the statement below when considering pieces for submission. This broad theme encompasses communities, city life and technologies, nature and environment, and of course, movement and transportation:

“Knoxville Station will be the central hub and gateway that connects all of Knoxville to the heart of downtown and beyond. The building’s creative design, artistry, technology and energy efficiency reflect Knoxville’s attitude of a forward-thinking, livable community. The environmental features reflect Knoxville’s respect for the beauty of the city and the region, and the desire to maintain that beauty for all of our residents. With the opening of this facility, Knoxville residents’ transportation options have just been broadened.”

For more information, contact: bbrill@katbus.com or (865) 215-7828.

Download Prospectus Here.

ARTIST RESIDENCIES: Roughing It

Posted on June 23, 2010June 24, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Every artist I know needs a break from their chicken finger and fries world occasionally. I accidentally tripped across some great residencies where only the extraordinary is likely to be on your daily menu of activities.

There are thousands of opportunities for artists to get a break from their daily routine and a get a fresh look at motivation and point of view…but most of these are opportunities for a special look at one of the United States many National Parks. Take a look at these great Artist Residency Opportunities.

Denali National Park and Preserve
Artist-In-Residence Program, Denali National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 9, Denali Park, Alaska USA 99755
Residencies open to: Two-dimensional visual artists, sculptors
Residency period: Mid-June through mid-September; up to three – 10 days each.
Contact: Denali Headquarters at (907)474-8133, e-mail: aduffy@alaskageographic.org or http://www.alaskageographic.org/category/17/arts

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Reserve
Artist-In-Residence Program, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, 4175 Geist Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-3420;
Residencies open to: Two and three-dimensional visual artists, photographers, filmmakers and artisans.
Application deadline: February 1 (received).
Residency period: July or August. Artists must have excellent backcountry skills and physical abilities. One, generally for a two week period; actual patrol typically 7-10 days.
Contact: Tracie Pendergrast, winter 907-457-5752, summer 907-692-5494; email: tracie_pendergrast@nps.gov or http://www.nps.gov/gaar/

Buffalo National River
Artist-In-Residence Program, Buffalo National River, 402 N. Walnut, Suite 136, Harrison, Arkansas USA 72601
Residencies open to: Two-dimensional visual artists, photographers, sculptors, performers, writers, video/filmmakers, composers
Application deadline: January 31 (postmarked)
Residency period: March – November; four of up to three weeks each
Contact: Artist-In-Residence Coordinator at 870-741-5443 CST or buff_information@nps.gov or http://www.nps.gov/buff

Hot Springs National Park
Artist-In-Residence Program, attn: Volunteer Coordinator, Hot Springs National Park, P.O. Box 1860, Hot Springs, AR 71902
Residencies open to: Two-dimensional visual artists, photographers
Application deadline: February 1 for June, July, and August; May 1 for September, October, and November
Residency period: June through November; Six of two to four weeks each
Contact: Jeff Heitzman at 501-624-3383, ext. 652 or jeff_heitzman@nps.gov

Grand Canyon National Park
Artist-In-Residence Program, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Residencies open to: Two-dimensional visual artists, photographers, sculptors, video/filmmakers.
Application deadline: January 1 – April 1
Residency period: Late September – early October, mid-May – end of May, mid-July – end of July ; Three in total, three weeks each.
Contact: Jennie Albrinck at 928-638-7739 or Jennie_albrinck@nps.gov

Soaring Gardens Artists’ Retreat/Ora Lerman Charitable Trust Artists’ Residency
160 Erica Way Portola Valley, CA 94028
http://www.lermantrust.org
Soaring Gardens Artists’ Retreat, in beautiful dairy country near Laceyville, Pennsylvania, provides 3-6-week residencies to visual artists between May and September. The Trust particularly encourages applications from emerging women artists. Artists are encouraged to apply in groups of 2 or 3.

Joshua Tree National Park
Artist-In-Residence Program, Joshua Tree National Park, 74485 National Park Drive, Twenty-Nine Palms, California USA 92277
Residencies open to: Two-dimensional visual artists, photographers, sculptors, writers, video/filmmakers
Application deadline: Accepted year-round Residency period: October through May; Four to six of four weeks each
Contact: Tim Terrell at 760-367-5539 PST or artmojave@aol.com

Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Renaissance, PO Box 767, Yosemite, CA 95389.
Residencies open to: Two-dimensional visual artists, photographers, sculptors
Application deadline: September 2 (received)
Residency period: Year-round; Four to ten of up to one month each
Contact: info@yosemiterenaissance.org

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito, California USA 94965
Residencies open to: California, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Ohio two-dimensional visual artists, photographers, sculptors, video/filmmakers (Each state has individual eligibility requirements)
Application deadline: First Friday in June
Residency period: Febraury through November; Thirty of 1 to 11 months each
Contact: Holly Blake at 415-331-2787, ext. 24, PST or hblake@headlands.org

Rocky Mountain National Park
Artist-In-Residence Program, 1000 Highway 36, Estes Park, Colorado USA 80517
Residencies open to: Professional Two-dimensional visual artists, photographers, sculptors, video/filmmakers
Application deadline: December
Residency period: Early June through late September; Five to eight of two weeks each
Contact: Artist-In-Residence Coordinator at 970-586-1206 MST

Artists’ Enclave at l-Park
428 Hopyard Road, P.O. Box 124, East Haddam, CT 06423
Residencies open to: visual (including digital) artists, environmental artists, landscape and garden designers and architects.
Application deadline: January
Residency period: Year-round
Contact: ipark2002@ureach.com. Phone: 860-873-2468.
http://www.i-park.org

Weir Farm Art Center
Artist-In-Residence Program, Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Road, Wilton, CT 06897 (include a stamped, self-addressed envelope)
Residencies open to: Visual artists (including printmakers & painters), photographers, sculptors, video/filmmakers
Application deadline: January 15, July 15 (postmarked)
Residencies for visual artists from 2 weeks to 1 month, studio and furnished cottage for 1 artist at a time (or, artists may apply as collaborative teams), located 60 miles from NYC. Visit website, http://www.weirfarmartcenter.org for application.
Contact: 203-761-9945, email: allen@weirfarmartcenter.org

Didn’t find the perfect residency for you?

Check out MesArt.com’s Artist in Residence resource list searchable by state!

INSPIRATION: Grafitti

Posted on June 18, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

I have a lot on my mind…
change, specifically.

It is time for a little change.

On September 12th, ArtAndArtDeadlines.com will officially be one year old. And the site has survived a number of changes, I think it is time for a few more. Here are a few ideas of my own, but feel free to leave a comment with your own suggestions too:

1. New Sponsors. I am going to take a closer look at the way sponsorships work here at AAAD. I want to make sure my links are going where they will best support the art and artists that are talented and inspired.

2. A Makeover. I have been inspired by the recent Toni’s Treehouse makeover (AAAD is a sponsor) to make a few visual changes to the header and sidebars. These will be gradual, I promise.

3. Showcases. I was recently inspired by a Tweet of Catherine Roach‘s new business cards, of all things, to showcase a handful of things that some folks do really well. For example, most of the graphic designers and illustrators out there have phenomenally creative business cards. It is a networking opportunity for those featured and hopefully an inspiration for my readers.

So if you have more suggestions, let me know by leaving a comment. In the meantime, while I was contemplating what sort of art would newly reside behind the “Art” in the header, I thought of grafitti as an option. Then, like kismet, I tripped across the call for entries…inspired by grafitti. Here’s the call:

artspace announces an open call to all artists working in any medium to submit entries for Strassen Kunst, an international exhibition of work inspired by graffiti. The exhibition juror, Martin McFadden LRPS, Director and Curator, 12 12 Gallery, Richmond, Virginia, will award up to $1000 and a solo exhibition in artspace’s Helena Davis Gallery.

ELIGIBILITY International artists age 18+, working in 2D or 3D whose work consists of or is inspired by any aspect of graffiti, including painting, tagging, stenciling, etc., may submit 3 digital images of work to be considered for the exhibition. Additional images may be submitted at additional cost, for up to a total of 5 works. Work that has been previously exhibited at artspace is not eligible.

ENTRY PROCEDURE Entrants may submit ONLY digital images on CD or online. Only one digital image may be submitted for each work. Diptychs or triptychs must be on one image. Limit size of framed work to 60 inches, in either direction, and up to 65 lbs. Space limitations do not allow for installations of work. Digital files for viewing should be JPG format at 300 ppi, saved at 10-12 quality level, with the longest dimension being 1900 pixels. Label each file with the last name, first initial, and the number corresponding to the entry number (e.g. SmithJ1). Please identify images on the entry form with the title of the work.

CD, completed entry form, entry fee, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope, for the return of your CD and notification of acceptance, must be postmarked by Friday, July 9, 2010 and sent to artspace, Zero E. 4th Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23224. If no SASE is provided, notification will be sent via e-mail.

ONLINE SUBMISSIONS In the body of an e-mail include your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. In this e-mail provide information for the images you wish to submit. Attach images of the work corresponding to the information provided and send to the exhibition e-mail at artspacestreetart@gmail.com by 11:59 PM Friday, July 9, 2010. Notice of acceptance will be e-mailed.

ENTRY FEE All submissions require payment of a non-refundable entry fee of $25 for three (3) entries, which is accepted via PayPal, personal check or money order mailed to the gallery by the postmark deadline. Additional entries may be submitted at $5.00 (US) each, for up to five (5) total entries.

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION Notice of acceptance will be mailed or e-mailed Friday, July 23, 2010. Artist bios, resumes, and statements will be requested upon acceptance to show.

QUESTIONS Contact the gallery by telephone at 804.232.6464 or by e-mail at artspacestreetart@gmail.com with questions regarding the exhibition, prospectus, or online entry process.

TWITTER: @artartdeadlines

Posted on June 16, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

I have long been tweeting posts for ArtAndArtDeadlines.com from my http://www.twitter.com/artistrlgibson.

Well, I have finally gotten around to creating a twitter account just for ArtAndArtDeadlines.com…

So make sure to follow @artartdeadlines for the latest FREE updates and artist resources.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Netherlands

Posted on June 14, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Happy Monday, Readers!

It is time to brush away the cobwebs and get your work out there. You know how I love project-oriented work.

I enjoy the research, but I recognize that not everyone wants to try to fit into the mold of what a jury is seeking.

I see it as a challenge and hope you will too. Here is an international call for art entries for the Netherlands for six commissioned pieces that pay tribute to Jean Tinguely (1925-1991) philosophically–but not necessarily aesthetically.

Jean Tinguely was a Swiss painter and sculptor.

He is best known for his sculptural machines or kinetic art, in the Dada tradition; known officially as metamechanics.

Tinguely’s art satirized the mindless overproduction of material goods in advanced industrial society. Read the entire article on wikipedia.org.

There are so many of you doing great assemblage work out there. Here’s your shot to be a big fish in a very small, specialized pond:

The Métamatic Research Initiative is launching a call for entries to commission six individual art works in line with its mission. The initiative welcomes proposals from visual artists working in all disciplines.

The Métamatic Research Initiative’s mission is to stimulate research into ideas stemming from the work and philosophy of the French-Swiss artist Jean Tinguely (1925-1991).

Specifically, the research initiative focuses on Tinguely’s exploration of the relationship between the artist, the art work and the viewer as expressed in his Métamatic sculptures.

For further information visit their website www.metamaticresearch.info and email All Art Initiatives for guidelines.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Ventura California

Posted on June 10, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

On ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, I preach the wisdom of not getting complacent…of continuing to enter shows. However…

I have been working on my show Psychomachia (see a detail of Lust: The Three Legged Man at left) for more than a year now with Arizona artist Jerry Portelli, and I have worked on it to the exclusion of almost everything else.

So, I really need to take my own advice and decide that it is time that I at least enter a couple of shows…it is all about balance…apples AND Cheetos.

NO MORE EXCUSES.

I PROMISE.

It has ceased to be about cash prizes for me. It is all about the ability to show in new places. Here is one of the shows that I think that I will enter this June:

Sylvia White Juried Show–Entry Deadline June 19th

This summer, the Sylvia White Gallery will be awarding two exhibition opportunities in our gallery space in Ventura, California’s New Art City.

COMPETITION DETAILS:

Juried by: Sylvia White. 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, Robert Graham, Ed Moses, Dale Chihuly and others. Take a virtual tour of our gallery , please visit our website at http://www.sylviawhite.com/ .

PRIZES: One solo exhibition and one group exhibition.

EVENT SCHEDULE:
June 19 – Entry Deadline
July 3 – Notifications sent out
August 4 – September 4 – Group Exhibition (Solo exhibition dates to be arranged with winning artist)

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all U.S./Canadian resident artists at least 18 years of age. Eligible entries include paintings, mixed media, works on paper, photography, sculpture, installation art and performance.

ACCEPTANCE: Accepted work may be refused if it does not conform to the image entry, at the Juror’s discretion. No substitutions of accepted works will be allowed. All accepted work must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibit.

Artists will be responsible for delivery and return shipping of all their artwork. Sylvia White Gallery will assist in providing e-mailing lists and press contacts.

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.

INSURANCE: Great care will be taken with all work, but artists are responsible for insuring their own pieces if they wish. The Sylvia White Gallery will not be responsible for any loss or damage to work while on the premises or in transit to or from the gallery. Artists are advised to get their own insurance.

DELIVERY & RETURN: All work must be suitably framed, wired and ready for hanging, or installation. Graphics, prints, watercolors and pastels must be framed under Plexiglas. NO GLASS.

Shipped work must be packaged in a reusable container. NO STYROFOAM PEANUTS. A prepaid waybill for its return must be enclosed. Please make shipping arrangements through the U.S. Postal Service, DHL, FedEx, or UPS. COD returns are not acceptable. The gallery accepts no responsibility for work not retrieved on the pick-up date and will charge the artist $5.00 a day thereafter for storage. After 30 days the gallery may dispose of the work.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply you need to email all of the following to juriedshow@artadvice.com.

1. Link To Website with available work (if available)
2. Three (3) Digital Images of Work – Digital Images should be submitted in JPEG format and the images’ dimensions should not exceed 1600 pixels in any dimension and should have a maximum file size of 5 MB. Please label each JPEG image as follows: Lastname_Firstname_title.jpg
3. Details of submitted work: Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Price.
4. Contact Details of Artist: Name, Email Address, Phone Number
5. Entry Fee $40 (US Dollars only)

If you have any questions, email Sylvia…she’s always quick with replies.

INTERNATIONAL CALL: United Kingdom

Posted on June 9, 2010June 12, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Happily, ArtAndArtDeadlines.com readers span the globe; however, the Calls for Entries and Calls for Submission are not always as accommodating.

This gem of a Call for Submissions is from Beers Lambert Contemporary Art in the UK and is open to artists everywhere. You can enter up to 6 images for only 10£ or $15 US.

Please note the deadline is JUNE 13th…
so don’t waste any time.

EMERGING ARTISTS
INTERNATIONAL
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY

Beers Lambert Contemporary Art invites all artists working in 2D and 3D to submit to an international exhibition, I Am Solitary I Am An Army, in collaboration with Surface Gallery in Nottingham, UK, scheduled for September to October of 2010, that will explore current paths and ideas in contemporary art.

The exhibition wishes to showcase the very best in
emergent art from around the world.

Entry is open to all artists whose work speaks to concepts of identity, progress, temporality, and self, and interpretations of these themes, and/or operates upon this conceptual basis through an exciting approach to medium/material, presentation, and figurative or abstract art.

Beers Lambert encourages submissions from artists whose work explores a unique aesthetic sensibility and a progressive approach to the themes described.

The work sought after should engage with the themes, present new avenues for dialogue, and offer an exciting approach to issues that challenge and determine the direction of contemporary emergent art.

Successful artists will be exhibited and considered for inclusion with Beers Lambert Contemporary Art.

Due to overwhelming initial response, the deadline for applications has been extended to midnight, Sunday June 13, 2010.

For a full prospectus, please refer to
www.beerslambert.com/call.htm

ART PUBLICATION: Applied Art Zine

Posted on June 8, 2010June 8, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Proving you exist is an age-old philosophical effort and the frequent stuff of cocktail party debates. However, it is rarely an artistic endeavor.

“Proof of Myself” is a start-up art zine featuring applied art that aims to address the self-titled debate.

In December of 2009, we featured the artwork of Catherine Roach. Roach is currently attending The New England Art Institute in Boston for Graphic Design, and approaching her final semester. She has decided to start an art zine featuring applied art.

Here’s the call…

PROOF OF MYSELF is a new zine/photobook/art collaborative.

“Proof of Myself for me,” says Roach, “means anything that you have done what reflects you. Your identity, your love, your passion, your favorite color, your home, your town, whatever.

“As long as your work reflects something that is you. Something that is a piece of you, something that proves you exist.”

Roach would prefer hand-made pieces.

For instance, if you want to submit a writing piece, make it handwritten and mailed (or scanned).

If you want to submit art, scan pieces that are tangible. Mixed media with some digital aspects are cool too, as long as they have a “hand-made” feel.

Please don’t mail original artwork unless you do not want it returned.

Just scan and email your artwork to Catherine Roach.

Remember, I always suggest you research your juror, curator, gallery director or editor. Take a look at Roach’s Featured Artist post from December 2009 to get a better idea of who she is and what might make the cut.

Want to contribute? Email Catherine Roach: proofofmyself.zine@gmail.com