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ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: Norwegian Competition

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

Sometimes I get to a post via a bizarre and random thought process, but that process can often be just the recipe for a great post.

Today, I was thinking about food–shocking, I know.

I was wondering what to have for dinner and thought salmon sounded good. Salmon makes me think of Norway. Norway sparked the memory of having seen a Call or Announcement or Email of some sort with Norway in the subject line.

And so I rummaged through the files until voila…I think salmon…you get a Competition for the Stavanger Region’s New Concert Hall (in Norway). Enjoy! And don’t forget to drop me a line if you decide to participate in the competition…looks like a great opportunity for a large scale installation!

Solo artists and collaborating groups are invited to take part in this international pre-qualifying round for a lighting project in the New Concert Hall in Stavanger, to be completed in 2012. Please note the postmark deadline is March 6, 2010.

Stavanger New Concert Hall will be of a high international standard, and be centrally situated, close to other cultural institutions and two new music schools in the Bjergsted Park area of the city.

The building is specially designed for musical events, but will also accommodate many other kinds of event for large and small audiences both in the two performance halls inside, and immediately outside in the large amphitheatre.

Through this pre-qualification, the Art Committee is seeking candidates to take part in a limited competition for a significant indoor art project, where light is an important premise. The defined space is in the center of the building; in section, starting on the ground floor outside the Multipurpose Hall, it opens up, traversing five floors.

This part of the Concert Hall has large glass facades on two sides and a selection of materials that contribute to erasing the division between exterior and interior spaces. This openness is important: the art work will be visible from far away and therefore represent the Hall, as well as being a significant element in the whole entrance area and amphitheatre.

Inside, the art project should be a distinctive feature and contribute favourably to the visitor’s impression upon entering this large public space. It is here that the public will best experience the interior dimensions of the Concert Hall.

It is also where audiences will congregate as they progress up and down the stairs. A work of art for this location must have a distinctive character and it must function regardless of the prevailing circumstances, including in daytime or in difficult light conditions.

The pre-qualification presentation should be a maximum of ten A4 pages (on paper, not e-mailed or on CD). The submission should include a presentation of art projects, a CV and practice and relevant experience. The Art Committee also wants to see, in brief, motivation for entering the competition and reason for interest in the project.

No ideas or sketches for this project are wanted at this stage.

The overall art plan for the New Concert Hall in Stavanger, and more information on the art projects, are available at: www.koro.no/stavangerconcerthall

There is more information on the concert hall at: www.konserthus.no

Please mark the presentation material “FOYER” and send it to:

New Concert Hall in Stavanger IKS
Postboks 8001
4068 Stavanger
Norway

Deadline: To be postmarked on or before 1 March 2010.

ART FELLOWSHIP: Bernheim Arboretum

Posted on January 19, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

I have a friend who has been searching for art fellowships and residencies and a way to spur on her progress in a current series and develop a taste for what adventure to next tackle. While searching for those opportunities for her, I keep stumbling across a plethora of fascinating art opportunities.

Do you want to live amongst trees and commune with nature? Boy, do I have the perfect recipe for you…

The Bernheim Arboretum Outdoor Art Fellowship. This fellowship is only offered every other year, and 2010 is a fellowship year. But, the deadline approaches…February 28th.

The Bernheim is a beautiful 14,000-acre property located 25 miles south of Louisville. It encompasses a nationally recognized arboretum and 14,000 acres of natural area protecting diverse plant and animal species. Over fifty miles of hiking trails, outdoor exhibits and other facilities offer abundant recreational and inspirational opportunities, which attracts thousands of visitors each year.

JURYING PROCEDURE

The jurors will select the award recipient based on the quality of the work submitted. Support materials will be considered, but only as a secondary resource. The goal in all of Bernheim’s activities is to help realize its mission of strengthening the bond between people and nature by finding new ways to connect nature with people’s everyday lives.

The Bernheim folks believe that if people recognize and benefit from the many values found in nature, quality of life will be improved, thus they will be motivated to protect the natural world for both its practical and its intrinsic value. To that end, the Bernheim Indoor Art Fellowship is given semi-annually to a talented artist who will work within the Forest and/or Arboretum to create works that are inspired by and installed in the natural world.

The Fellowship provides the artist an opportunity to advance his or her own skills and career while enhancing awareness of Bernheim’s goals regionally, nationally and internationally.

The Fellow recipient is required to live at Bernheim for up to three months while working on his/her project. Bernheim will provide comfortable housing in a beautiful wooded setting, plus a financial grant of up to $2,500.00 to cover travel, and other expenses. Material may be provided or funded depending on the proposed projects. The recipient of the Bernheim Indoor Art Fellowship may be required to donate pieces produced during the Fellowship to Bernheim for its permanent use. These works will become part of the Bernheim Art Collection.

Fellowship recipients will also be asked to interact with the public in some way, which may include participating in workshops and/or lectures. Bernheim will reach an agreement regarding the work to be donated and the interaction required from each artist.

ENTRY PROCEDURE

Visual artists (sculptors, installation artists, environmental artists, etc.) who would like to be considered for this fellowship should send a resume, 10 slides, a slide list, project proposal and an artist’s statement. All slides must be labeled with information that corresponds to the slide list. Each slide must be labeled with the artist’s name, title, medium, size, date, and a red dot to indicate the lower left-hand corner or the work.

The artist’s name should not appear in the work samples. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the rejection of the application. They now accept submissions in digital format on CD, DVD, or video, however, the name should not appear on the works submitted for consideration.

No original works, or email submissions with attached works will be accepted. The Bernheim will not be responsible for safety of your digital files during shipping, and due to the large volume of submissions, will not be able to return your digital submissions. If you would like your slides returned, please include a self-addressed envelope with proper postage for return.

Submit all materials by certified mail, Federal Express, or UPS Next Day Air, all of which will provide a return receipt.

Address all packages to:
BERNHEIM OUTDOOR ART FELLOWSHIP
P.O. Box 130
Clermont, KY 40110

CALENDAR

Submissions: Nov. 1 to Feb. 28 EACH YEAR
Jury deliberation/selection: March 1 – April 30
Notification: May 15

RETURN OF ENTRIES: Bernheim will take great care when handling your materials, but cannot guarantee or insure these items. Include SASE with proper postage if you would like your slides returned.

CHECKLIST
• 10 Labeled Slides or on CD, DVD or video and corresponding item list
• Project Proposal
• Resume
• Artist Statement
• Self addressed stamped envelope with proper postage for return of materials if desired

For more information, visit: http://www.bernheim.org/art_fellows.htm

ART RESIDENCY: The Wassaic Project

Posted on January 15, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

The holidays are over, and the new year has begun. Some of you are feeling trapped by the confines of your studios due to the weather. I have an idea for those of you that just need to get out of the proverbial kitchen. How about a 4 month residency to recharge your artistic batteries?

Fellowships are available for the full cost of The Wassaic Project, so here is the information, hope it helps get you out of the kitchen…

THE WASSAIC PROJECT ARTIST RESIDENCY
2010 Summer Season
Residency Dates: May 1st – August 31st, 2010

The Wassaic Project Residency Program has been created to cultivate and support community for emerging and professional contemporary artists. Housed in a historic re-purposed livestock auction barn, the Residency Program offers eight artists the opportunity to live and work in the heart of a rural community and offers three local artists studio space.

The Wassaic Project seeks a group of artists working in a diverse range of media who want to produce, explore, challenge, and expand on their current art making practices, while participating in a grass roots, community-based arts organization. In the final month of the residency, artists will either complete an installation or contribute work to be included in The Wassaic Project Summer Festival 2010.

STUDIOS + FACILITIES
Artists will receive an adaptable raw studio space in the historic livestock barn. All studios are roughly 300 square feet. Artists will have 24 hour access to their studio and accommodations which include a private bedroom, shared living room / study, dining room, kitchen, and bath.

Artists also have access to workshop facilities as well as the potential for expansion of workshop space. The residency’s workshop facilities will include a modest wood shop, a large format inkjet print room, and a silkscreen studio. We are working to build other workshop facilities and are open to hearing artist’s suggestions.

PROGRAMMING
Participating artists will work intensively to develop, explore, and expand on their practice, meet new peers, and have the opportunity to participate in all of 2010 Summer Programming.

Artists are required to participate in a monthly evening of conversation which will consist of artist’s talks, films, performances, and presentations in the cattle auction ring, followed by a themed round-counter dinner discussion in the luncheonette. These evenings will coincide with open-studios (also required) as well as optional artist-supported community workshops.

APPLICATION

DATES AND DETAILS
Artists must submit their digital application by February 1st, 2010 11:59pm.

The residency includes a studio, accommodation, access to workshop facilities, and all of The Wassaic Project 2010 events. In the final month of the residency, artists will either complete an installation or contribute work to be included in The Wassaic Project Summer Festival 2010. The residency fee is a flat rate of $800 per month per resident.

Local artists who do not need living accommodations are encouraged to apply for studio-only residencies. The fee for a studio-only residency is $400 per month.

Fellowships are available and will be awarded based on demonstrated need as well as the strength of the proposal. Fellowship amounts range from $100/month to full cost.

To apply for a fellowship check the “apply for fellowship” box, and provide a short statement detailing your financial need. Artists receiving fellowships will be expected to donate between 3 – 10 hours of their time per week working for The Wassaic Project, depending on the amount of their fellowship.

Collaborative teams (willing to share a bedroom and studio) may share the cost of enrollment, however, must pay an additional impact fee of $100 per month. Residents are welcome to bring partners to The Wassaic Project Residency but must also pay the additional monthly impact fee. Pets are negotiable and will require an additional fee.

They are open to proposals for one to three month residencies, but we will give priority to four month applicants. Please include your month preferences in your application statement.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Artists must submit their digital application by February 1st, 2010 11:59pm.

Click on “Apply” link at the bottom of the Project Page. You will be directed to a digital form where you will attach your CV, up to 10 slides, personal info, and type of residency. There is a $15 application fee and the paypal confirmation number is required to complete the application.

All applications will be reviewed by The Wassaic Project directors and artists will be selected on the basis of quality of work, commitment to their practice, and ability to interact positively with the community at large.

If you are applying for a one to three month residencies, please include a note about this and your month preferences in your application statement.

APPLY (follow this link to the online application)

Notification of Acceptance: March 1st, 2010. Accepted applicants will have two weeks to commit to attending the residency. Upon confirmation, payment is required of a $200 deposit and the first month’s fee. Starting on June 1st, the current month’s fee is due on the first of each month, till completion of the residency.

Written cancellation more than 30 days before May 1st will result in return of 50% of deposit. There are no refunds after start date of residency.

For more information, email jeff@WassaicProject.com with any additional questions.

ART DEADLINES: January 2010

Posted on January 13, 2010January 14, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

It has taken me quite a while to sift through the January 2010 deadlines. Apparently the word got out that artists were bored in the winter because there are shows everywhere.

So, why so few here at Art & Art Deadlines.com? Most of the shows struck me as simply ways for someone to take cash out of your pocket and food out of your mouth…junk food…empty calories. Hmph.

Here are a handful of shows that I felt pretty good about. In fact, I think I may have to submit to the “Kiss Me” – Art Inspired by Gustav Klimt from Pop Revolution Gallery in Mason, Ohio. Which one are you entering?

Remember, like with food–all things in moderation and quality before quantity. Snack wisely.

SHOW: “Salon International 2010” — The Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art in San Antonio, Texas

DEADLINE: Online – Jan. 15; Slide – Jan. 22.

MEDIA: Open to all traditional representational original oil paintings. Dimensions may not exceed 30 inches. Painting(s) must have been painted after April 10, 2008.

DESCRIPTION: The Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art in San Antonio, Texas announces a call to artists for an international juried exhibition, April 10 – 30, 2010. $8,000 Best of Show. Total Package $30,000. Jury: Greenhouse Gallery Owners. Judge: Everett Raymond Kinstler, N.A., AWS. Each artist is allowed to submit 3 entries.

CONTACT: Please contact Jason Smith at salon@greenhousegallery.com or call 800-453-8991.

SHOW: “9th Annual International Photography Competition” call for entries — The Fraser Gallery

DEADLINE: January 22, 2010.

MEDIA: Photography

DESCRIPTION: The Fraser Gallery in Bethesda, Maryland is currently accepting submissions for the “9th Annual International Photography Competition”, March 12 – April 3, 2010. This opportunity is open to local, national and international photographers aged 18+. Work not previously exhibited at the Fraser Gallery. All work must be for sale. $950 in awards. Juror: Catriona Fraser, Director. $25 for 3 entries. Visit http://www.thefrasergallery.com/photocomp.html for prospectus.

CONTACT: Please contact Catriona Fraser at info@thefrasergallery.com or call 301 718-9651.

SHOW: “Paint: An International Competitive Exhibit of Contemporary Painting” — The Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

DEADLINE: January 22, 2010

MEDIA: Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media. Not limited to pure ‘painting on canvas’.

DESCRIPTION: The Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking artwork for a juried art exhibition, March 5 – April 2, 2010. “Paint” is open to anyone. Professionals as well as students are encouraged to enter. $10 per work submitted. Juried by a committee of professional and academic advisors. Visit http://www.manifestgallery.org/paint for a prospectus.

CONTACT: Jason Franz at jason@manifestgallery.org or

513-861-3638.

SHOW: “Small Works 33rd Harper College National Art Exhibition” call for entries in Palatine, Illinois

DEADLINE: January 25, 2010 (postmark)

MEDIA: Artwork must be no larger than 22″ in largest dimension (including frame for 2-D work). All media except jewelry, film, video/digital video.

DESCRIPTION: Call to artists for a national art exhibition, March 29 – April 22, 2010 in Palatine, Illinois. Purchase Awards. Juror: Douglas Stapleton, Assistant Curator of Art, Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery. Open to all artists over 18, living in the USA. Submit digital images only. $25 for up to 3 entries. Download prospectus from website: http://www.harpercollege.edu (search on Small Works).

CONTACT: smallworks@harpercollege.edu

SHOW: Juried Art Show NYC — Wide Open — BWAC Gallery in Brooklyn, NY

DEADLINE: January 25, 2010.

MEDIA: All traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D media, except for film/video.

DESCRIPTION: Call to artists for a juried art show at the BWAC Gallery in Brooklyn, New York, March 13-28, 2010. $1000 Best of Show, $500 Visitor’s Choice, $250 Curators’ Choice, 11 “Best of…” Certificates. Jurors: Ann Straus – Associate Curator, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC; Nicolas Baume – Director & Chief Curator, Public Art Fund, NYC; Mark Hughes – Director, Galleria Lelong, Chelsea, NYC; Bill Murphy – Associate Professor & Gallery Director, Printmaker & Painter, Wagner College, NYC. $45/3 works + $25/3 additional. For prospectus, visit http://WideOpenArtShow.org

CONTACT: Jane Gutterman at info@WideOpenArtShow.com or call 718-596-2506.

SHOW: “Putting-It-All-Together: Collage, Montage, Assemblage” — climate/gallery in New York, NY

DEADLINE: January 25, 2010.

MEDIA: All types of collage, montage, or assemblage will be accepted, including digital collage.

DESCRIPTION: climate/gallery in New York, NY announces a call to artists for an upcoming exhibit, February 6 – 21, 2010. 10 artists will be chosen for distinction, published in a catalog, and featured on the gallery’s website for 1 month. No piece larger than 12 x 12 inches, or 30 x 30cm will be accepted. Framing is not required however if you choose to mat and, or frame your work, the gallery will allow an extra 2 inches, or 5cm, total horizontally or vertically for the mat or frame (and not for both). This means 1 inch per side. All work must be ready to hang. $40 for 3 works.

CONTACT: Submit work at http://www.climategallery.com

SHOW: “2010 Juried Fine Art & Faith Exhibit” — White Stone Gallery

DEADLINE: January 29, 2010.

MEDIA: Eligible entries must be available for sale and include all mediums, excluding digitally manipulated work, video and installations.

DESCRIPTION: White Stone Gallery in Philadelphia, PA announces a call to artists for the 2010 Juried Fine Art & Faith Exhibit to be held at their location March 5-28, 2010 and online for one year. All entries must be inspired by the Bible. Open to all U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. One work of art will be displayed as the featured piece of the exhibition. $40 for up to three digital images (jpg), plus $5 for each additional image. Deadline: For prospectus, visit http://whitestonegallery.com.

CONTACT: White Stone Gallery at info@whitestonegallery.com or call 215-482-7700.

SHOW: artspace National Juried Printmaking and Photography Exhibition 2010 — Richmond, Virginia

DEADLINE: January 29, 2010 11:59PM

MEDIA: 2D and 3D that incorporates printmaking or any photographic process

DESCRIPTION: artspace in Richmond, Virginia announces a call to artists for an exhibition to be held March 26 to April 18, 2010. Up to $1000 and solo exhibition in Helena Davis Gallery. Juror: Richard Waller, Exeuctive Director, University of Richmond Museums, Richmond, Virginia. Artists age 18+, from the US and Canada, may submit 3 digital images of work. 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. $25/3 entries; $30/4 entries; $35/5 entries. For prospectus, visit http://www.artspacegallery.org/anjppe

CONTACT: Martin McFadden at anjppe@gmail.com or call 804.232.6464.

SHOW: “Digital Art Extravaganza” — SlowArt Productions — Limner Gallery in Hudson, New York

DEADLINE: January 30, 2010.

MEDIA: Computer digital print media

DESCRIPTION: SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for “Digital Art Extravaganza”, April 1 – 24, 2010 at the Limner Gallery in Hudson, New York. $2200 in publication awards. Open to all artists 18 or older. $35 entry fee. Prospectus available online at http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/digital.htm

CONTACT: Tim Slowinski at slowart@aol.com or call 518-828-2343.

SHOW: “Kiss Me” – Art Inspired by Gustav Klimt — Pop Revolution Gallery in Mason, Ohio

DEADLINE: January 30, 2010.

MEDIA: All work must be your original work, in tribute form to Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss.” Exact duplications will not be accepted. All mediums welcome.

DESCRIPTION: Pop Revolution Gallery in Mason, Ohio announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, February 13 – March 10, 2010. $1000 in total cash prizes. Juror: Pattie Byron. The exhibition is open to artists 18 years or older living in the United States. $25 for first entry, $12 for each additional, up to 4 total entries. Visit http://www.poprevolutiongallery.com for prospectus.

CONTACT: Ben Neal or Francis Michaels at poprevolutiongallery@gmail.com or call 513-492-7474.

SHOW: HDR, Fine Art Photographic Exhibit, call for entries — The Southeast Gallery of Photographic Art in Vero Beach, Florida

DEADLINE: January 30, 2010.

MEDIA: Photography

DESCRIPTION: The Southeast Gallery of Photographic Art in Vero Beach, Florida announces a call to artists for their themed juried exhibit hanging from March 2 to April 27, 2010. “High Dynamic Range” is what photographers have been striving to capture and present since the early days when large black and white negatives were hand-altered, layered, and then printed. Current technologies allow digital image combining and tone mapping to produce spectacular pictures that range from photo-realism to those that stretch illusion and reality. $30 for first three images. Visit http://www.southeastgalleryofphotographicart.com/upcoming_exhibits.html.

CONTACT: Boris Robinson at southeastgallery@gmail.com or call 772-834-5828.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Kishwaukee College

Posted on January 6, 2010January 13, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Winter tends to be a very quiet time for art gallery, and a lot of artists use it as an excuse to do nothing. I’m not letting you off the hook that easy.

Think of winter as the time you spend stocking your pantry. There are lots of galleries and schools searching for artists for future exhibits.

Don’t overlook college and university art shows…These shows look great on your resume and reflect a stamp of academic value to your work that many commercial galleries truly respect.

in addition to looking great on your resume, many colleges and university shows pay honorariums, reimburse shipping costs and often have no entry fee for the submission of proposals.

Here’s a great little show to get you started…

WHERE: Kishwaukee College is located in Malta, Illinois, and they are searching for work for the 2011-2012 season. They accept admissions year ’round, so you’ve got not excuses. Just imagine, if you stock your pantry with goodies like this show, next January you will already have a show to work on during the slow winter months.

Kishwaukee College Art Gallery accepts exhibition proposals on an ongoing basis. The Gallery Committee reviews proposal submissions twice a year to determine the exhibition schedule, typically Late October and early March.

Exhibitions are displayed monthly throughout the academic year. They are currently reviewing proposals for the 2011-2012 schedule. This opportunity is open to all media, including audiovisual.

ABOUT THE GALLERY:

The Art Gallery consists of approximately 924 sq. ft. of floor space; a 26’w x 6’7”h display wall, a 12’w x 13’h display wall, (5) two sided 2’d x 6’w x 8’h portable walls, locking display cases and a number of freestanding display bases. The gallery will be open approximately 20 hours per week and student workers will be present during open hours.

PROPOSAL GUIDELINES:

Proposal materials should include: a PowerPoint presentation with a letter of proposal, 15–20 images of the work to be displayed, a resume/vitae and SASE for return of materials.

ADVERTISING:

Advertising will be provided by the gallery. A press release will be sent to local papers announcing the dates and times for each exhibit and reception, and a brief description of the artists background, medium, and style.

The gallery provides 200 postcard announcements for the artist, in addition to those sent to the gallery mailing list.

SHIPPING:

Artists residing within a reasonable distance (approximately 60 miles) of the college will be responsible for delivering and retrieving their own work. Work must be picked up within five days after the closing of the exhibition.

Kishwaukee College will provide return shipping only to artists residing more than 60 miles from the College. Proper reusable shipping materials are the responsibility of the artist.

SEND PROPOSAL MATERIALS TO:

Michelle Erickson-Goettl, Gallery Director
Kishwaukee College Art Gallery
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150-9699
Phone: 815-825-2086, ext. 5610

For additional information, please checkout their website: http://www.kishwaukeecollege.edu/campus_life/art_gallery

Now I admit that their site is a little dull by artistic standards, but they have an Art-O-Mat machine so I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt. Plus, I love it when you can really see a space before you submit work, and Kishwaukee College gives you that chance. Take a look:

http://www.kishwaukeecollege.edu/campus_life/art_gallery/art_movie.php

CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS

Posted on January 5, 2010January 6, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Well, the holidays are over, and I’m back in the saddle…or at the dining table at least… get a fork. I know… it seems like we just got up from the table.

I received this phenomenal call last week, and I thought I should pass it along. It is an ongoing open call (until Feb. 28th) with no charge, no restrictions on where an artist lives or works, and they even take audio and web-based work. Delicious, eh?

I promise to get back to mass deadlines later this week, but here’s a tasty morsel to tide you over.

WHERE – The Gateway Arts Center, A Facility of the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

APPLICATION DEADLINE

February 28, 2010

ABOUT THE CENTER

The Gateway Arts Center is a dynamic space dedicated to presenting and promoting the visual arts, located Brentwood, Maryland. In addition to the M-NCPPC, the center is home to a dozen artists’ studios, a gallery operated by the Gateway CDC, and the Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center. The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission occupies approximately one quarter of the building, in which we feature a gallery, a contemporary craft showcase, and an arts class/meeting room. It is a place for people of all ages to meet, engage and learn about art, purchase one of a kind craft objects, and explore new talents.

GALLERY DESCRIPTION

The art gallery is approximately 1,300 square feet. It features high, open ceilings, track lighting, and pristine white walls.

ELIGIBILITY

This call is open to all artists and curators who are 18 years of age or older.

APPLICATION

Each application should include:

An artist/curatorial statement that is no longer than one page.
A résumé or Curriculum Vitae
A CD/DVD containing 15-20 images of work samples; OR 2-5 segments of audio and/or video, each no longer than five minutes in duration; OR an appropriate combination of images, video, audio and web-based work.
A list of works/images that includes titles, media, size, and dates created.
An SASE for the return of materials. Materials will not be returned unless an SASE with adequate postage is provided.

MAILING ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSIONS:

Attn: Gateway Arts Center
Arts & Cultural Heritage Division, M-NCPPC
7833 Walker Dr. Suite 430
Greenbelt, MD 20770

GUIDELINES FOR DIGITAL FILES

Effort will be made to review all submissions, regardless of format. Be aware that incompatible files may cause submissions to be rejected.

Applicants are encouraged to format files as described below:

No image or text files should be larger than 1MB.
Image files should be formatted only as jpeg, tiff, gif, or png.
Video and audio submissions may be submitted as a DVD, or on a CD and formatted as Quicktime, Windows Media, .wav, or .mpeg files, as appropriate.
Name each file: “last name” underscore “document”. Example: jones_worksamplelist.pdf.
Name image files similarly, but begin with a two-digit number that corresponds with the Work Sample List. Example: 01_jones_untitled.jpg
Web-based work may be submitted as a URL listed in the work sample list. Web-based art is work of a nature such that it’s only appropriate manifestation is online. A portfolio website that features audio/video art and/or still images is NOT web-based art.

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Proposals will be reviewed by the M-NCPPC Gateway Arts Center Gallery Committee during March 2010. Selected artists will be notified shortly thereafter.

SHIPPING & INSTALLATION

When possible, the M-NCPPC will provide for handling and transportation for artwork within the Washington, DC region using M-NCPPC staff and vehicles. Exhibitions will be installed and removed by M-NCPPC staff unless the nature of the work requires special assistance. Artworks should be properly presented and ready to install when they are delivered.

SALES & INSURANCE

The M-NCPPC will retain a 25% commission on all art works sold during, or as a result of the exhibition. M-NCPPC will be responsible for the safekeeping of all consigned artworks while they are in the custody of the Brentwood Art Center.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact:

Phil Davis, Assistant Director
Gateway Arts Center
tel. 301-277-2863
tty. 301-446-6802
fax. 301-277-2865
phil.davis@pgparks.com

ART DEADLINE: January 2009 Preview

Posted on December 5, 2009 by R.L. Gibson

Those of you who know me as either an artist or a curator/gallery director know how much I love a theme. I’ve done themes around everything from Underwear and Mad Science to the Seven Holy Virtues and Tire Tread. Well, I’ve found a theme to love: Geometric Abstraction.

Here’s a show that has it all: a great theme–geometry, a reasonable entry fee ($25), online entry, PayPal payment, an online exhibit, sales with a miniscule commission rate (20%), and the opportunity for a show in 2011. You can’t ask for more. It is like a zero calorie cheesecake…all you could ever want. As a result, I am doing something I rarely do. Here is the prospectus is the show prospectus in its entirety:

Still Point Art Gallery invites submissions from emerging and established artists for its upcoming exhibition: Geometric Abstraction.

“Geometry – squares, triangles, circles, ellipses, cones, cubes, and polygons … length, area, and volume. Geometry frames our world and shapes our world. It brings order, organization, balance, symmetry, and asymmetry to our surroundings. Geometry is used by carpenters and astronomers as well as theoretical mathematicians. The concept of geometry is so simple and appealing that even young children seem to intuitively draw squares and circles and rectangles. Yet the concept of geometry is so complex that mathematicians and physicists may spend years studying applications and theories of one tiny aspect of geometry.

“Then there is the artist. When an artist’s unique view .. of the world, of the self … incorporates geometric shapes or focuses on natural or man-made geometric shapes, the result may be an amazing display of shape and color. Geometric abstraction can be daring, imposing, powerful, stark, complex, bold, or rhythmic.”

Dates and Deadlines

November 15, 2009 – Submissions Open

January 25, 2010 – Submissions Close (Deadline)

February 8, 2010 – Notification of Selection

February 10 -April 6, 2010 – Exhibition

After closing as the featured exhibition on April 6, 2010, Geometric Abstraction will remain online through April 6, 2011.

Open to artists 18 years of age or older living in the United States who submit original artwork in any medium except video and wearable art.

Artists may choose one of three ways to submit images: (1) you may upload images using their online form; (2) you may send images by email; or (3) you may send images on a CD. Slides and prints will not be accepted. Whatever way you choose, images should be saved in jpg format and resized to 72 dpi, less than 1.5 MB, with the maximum dimension of the image being no more (and preferably not much less) than 1000 pixels. Failing to resize your image will result in problems with uploading. The file name of your image should follow this convention – last name, title of work (perhaps abbreviated), and number (matching entry form number) [for example, SMITH_SUNNYDAY_3.jpg]. Do not include stray characters such as # or * in your file name. Doing so will prevent your file from uploading properly. If you choose to email images, please send them to director@stillpointartgallery.com. If you choose to send your images on a CD, please mail to Still Point Art Gallery, 193 Hillside Road, Brunswick, Maine 04011. CDs will not be returned. Once the submission deadline has passed, no image substitutions may be made.

Please Note: If you use Safari on a Mac platform, their online form will NOT work to upload your images. If you use a Mac, please either use Firefox to upload your images or email your images.

Entry Application and Fee

Artists are asked to complete an entry form and submit a non-refundable fee of $25 for up to 3 images. Additional images may be submitted for a fee of $5 each, up to a maximum of 8 images at $50. ($25 for 3 images plus $25 for an additional 5 images to reach the maximum of 8 images at $50) If you complete the entry form and submit your images online, payment may be made online by PayPal or credit card immediately following submission of images. If you submit images by email, you should include the following information about each image in the message: title, medium, dimensions, framed/unframed, and price. Please also include your name, address, and home or cell number. Payment may be made by requesting a PayPal invoice or by check or money order. If you submit images on CD, please include the entry form. Again, payment may be made by requesting a PayPal invoice or by check or money order. Write checks payable to Still Point Art Gallery and mail to 193 Hillside Road, Brunswick ME 04011. Once the submission deadline has passed, no changes in prices as stated on the entry form will be made.

Selection and Awards

Final selections for the exhibition will be made by the Gallery Director, Christine Brooks Cote. Three Artists of Distinction will be chosen who will be invited to show their art as Gallery Artists in 2011.

Sales

Generally, all work submitted must be for sale. (If the artist does not wish to sell certain pieces submitted, the Gallery Director should be notified by email.) By signing the entry form, the artist grants the Gallery the right to sell the work(s) of art. The Gallery will devote its best efforts to the sale of all art. A sales commission of 20% will be retained by Still Point Art Gallery on all sales. Work will be sold for the price indicated on the entry form. Work must remain available for sale and must remain online in the Gallery for the entire duration of the exhibition; no early withdrawals will be permitted.

By submitting work to be considered for the exhibition, artists grant Still Point Art Gallery the right to use their image(s) for the purpose of marketing.

ART DEADLINE: December 2009 Update

Posted on November 16, 2009 by R.L. Gibson

Welcome to ArtAndArtDeadlines.com ! Here are a couple of extra deadlines for the month of December.

Both of these shows have deadlines the very first week of December. One of these shows has NO ENTRY FEE and the other is only $25! Find a Show . Enter a Show . Eat .

I have updated the December Deadlines post to include these late finds!

Please note, I do my best to provide accurate descriptions and links; however, it is your responsibility to Research Your Ingredients.

Don’t know what I’m talking about? Read The ART of Cooking before you send out your submissions!

SHOW: Creative Adaptation Kreft Juried Exhibition – Call for Entries

EXHIBIT TYPE: Gallery Exhibit — Concordia University Ann Arbor

DEADLINE: December 4, 2009.

MEDIA: Prints, drawings, paintings, photographs, digital images, sculpture, etc. are eligible.

DESCRIPTION: Concordia University Ann Arbor seeks submission of visual arts that incorporate the various meanings and potential approaches to the idea of creative adaptation or modification of earlier forms, methods, or works. The artwork submitted should be rooted in a “useable past” while addressing a new condition, a new technology, or a new era either formally or thematically. Recipients of awards will be determined by the juror, Rebecca Hart, associate curator and acting Head of Contemporary Art for the Detroit Institute of Arts, and announced at the opening reception. The artist chosen as “Best of Show” will receive a solo exhibit in the Kreft Gallery at Concordia University Ann Arbor in the 2010-2011 season. Only original artwork produced within the past five years will be accepted-reproductions are not permitted. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. $25 entry fee for up to 2 submissions.

CONTACT: Download a prospectus: http://www.cuaa.edu/UserFiles/File/KreftArts/Kreft_Prospectus_2010.pdf or email question to Beth Steinkellner, Concordia University steinb@cuaa.edu.

SHOW: National Wet Paint Exhibition

EXHIBIT TYPE: Online Exhibit — Zhou B. Art Center, Chicago

DEADLINE: December 6, 2009.

MEDIA: Artists currently enrolled in a MFA program in an American college or university or artists who received an MFA degree within the last two years. All works must be or incorporate paint as their main medium for this painting exhibition. We welcome non-traditional interpretations of what painting is, how its done, and how it is exhibited or displayed. All submitted works will be considered for this artist exhibition. Original work only. No works previously exhibited at the Zhou B Art Center will be accepted. The curator reserves the right to accept or reject any work for inclusion into this exhibition.

DESCRIPTION: 2010 marks the first decade of the 21st Century. Under the watchful eye of a technology driven society, online social networking and cyber-interaction communities, a group of young artists have been evolving and redefining one of the oldest mediums of art. The National Wet Paint Artist Exhibition will be a contemporary art painting exhibition outlook and an overview of promising artists across the United States currently working in the medium of painting. Wet Paint refers to the idea that this is a fresh group of artists (MFA candidates/graduates) working in painting media. Wet Paint will pose the following questions: How is the next generation of artists redefining one of the oldest art mediums? How are new technologies impacting their painting materials, methods, techniques, processes and ideas? How are graduate programs in America reshaping painting? What does painting mean to a new generation? Wet Paint will highlight and give a forum to a new generation of artists working from traditional to experimental painting mediums. NO ENTRY FEE.

CONTACT: For more info, visit http://www.wetpaint2010.com/submit.html. Sergio Gomez at sergio@33collective.com.

ART DEADLINES: December 1 – 31, 2009

Posted on November 13, 2009April 23, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

Welcome to ArtAndArtDeadlines.com ! Here are the deadlines for December 1 – 30 of 2009. December deadlines are typically slow for galleries, but online exhibits and contests abound.

Several of these shows have deadlines coming up the very first week of December, and because many are online or digital entries you save money (for comfort food) this winter. There are inexpensive shows that could be a great resume builders…so no excuses!

I will happily update this post as I find additional shows, and I’ll send out a link to the updated post (for those of you subscribed by email). Keep sending me Your Submissions.

Please note, I do my best to provide accurate descriptions and links; however, it is your responsibility to Research Your Ingredients. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Read The ART of Cooking before you send out your submissions!

SHOW: Call to Artists: UF 313 Veterinary Education and Clinical Research Center — University of Florida

EXHIBIT TYPE: Permanent State Collection

DEADLINE: December 1, 2009.

MEDIA: 2 Dimensional hanging work

DESCRIPTION: The University of Florida in Gainesville, FL is pleased to announce a call to artists for Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program. Art budget: $95,000. An honorarium of $1,500 will be awarded to up to three finalists to make a site visit and create a site specific proposal. Artists must have met at least two (2) of the following criteria: the artist has completed public commissions similar in budget to the proposed project; the artist’s works are included in major public, private, corporate or museum collections; the artist has received awards, grants or fellowships; the artist has had a one-person exhibition in a museum within the past five years. No fee. Visit http://www.arts.ufl.edu/asb to download the complete guidelines.

CONTACT: Oaklianna Brown at pubart@arts.ufl.edu or call 352-273-3045.

SHOW: International Call to Artists – Winter Expo 2010 — Infinity Art Gallery

EXHIBIT TYPE: Online Exhibit

DEADLINE: December 1, 2009 – Online Entry

MEDIA: An unlimited variety of medium and discipline are accepted as well as a wide variety of subjects and styles are eligible including – but not limited to – traditional, contemporary, and conceptual art. Submitted artwork must be abstract, figurative, landscape or still life.

DESCRIPTION: Infinity Art Gallery seeks entries for an online exhibit, January 1, 2010 at www.InfinityArtGallery.com. Awards: $4,550 total value. Artists are encouraged to submit early and participate in the pre-exhibit show which opens November 15, 2009. Entry fee: $25USD; 1 or 2 works of art per submission. Prospectus: http://www.infinityartgallery.com/upcoming .

CONTACT: CP Swing at charly@infinityartgallery.com

SHOW: “Projekt30‘s January 2010 Exhibition”

EXHIBIT TYPE: Online Exhibit

DEADLINE: December 1, 2009.

MEDIA: All media except support video or sound based media.

DESCRIPTION: This online exhibition will be publicly juried at Projekt30.com, December 15-29, 2009. The exhibition will include thirty artists; invitations will be sent to over 30,000 galleries, collectors, and fellow artists. Visitors have the option of contacting any participating artist with feedback or opportunities. As of October 2009 over 284,000 messages have been sent to participating artists. All artwork submitted will be presented online prior to the exhibition so visitors may help select which artists will be included. Unlike other juried exhibitions, all participants receive exposure. $40 for 10 images. Free for Projekt30 members. Prospectus: http://www.projekt30.com/prospectus.html .

CONTACT: Justin Blische at admin@projekt30.com

SHOW: “Melancholy: At the Bottom of Everything” call for entries– Projekt30

EXHIBIT TYPE: Online Exhibit

DEADLINE: December 2, 2009 – Online Entry

MEDIA: All media except support video or sound based media.

DESCRIPTION: Projekt30 is seeking artwork that possesses or infers the characteristics associated with the Melancholic temperament, or the emotional state of melancholy. Artwork which is down-cast, gloomy, pensive, sorrowful, or pre-occupied with the tragedy and cruelty of the world. The work will be displayed in an online exhibition at Projekt30.com and will be publicly juried December 4-16, 2009. $35 for 10 images. Free for Projekt30 members. Prospectus: http://www.projekt30.com/melancholy_prospectus.html.

CONTACT: Justin Blische at admin@projekt30.com

SHOW: The 2009 Winter Group Show

EXHIBIT TYPE: Gallery Exhibit & Magazine Publication — NYC 3rd Ward

DEADLINE: December 3, 2009.

MEDIA: Painting, drawing, print-making and works on paper.

DESCRIPTION: 25 Artists will be selected as the best. 1 will receive the grand prize of $500, 4 runners up will receive $150, and all 25 artists will receive: A group show in 3rd Ward’s gallery; A feature in 3rd Ward’s quarterly magazine; 1-month Basic Membership to 3rd Ward; NYC wide exposure – post cards, flyers, press! Jurors: David Elshout, Antistrot mastermind, Rachel Hinde, Founding Director of Re-Title, and Kate McNamarra, Curator at P.S.1. $10 per image.

CONTACT: For more info, visit http://www.3rdward.com/groupshowcurrent.

SHOW: Creative Adaptation Kreft Juried Exhibition – Call for Entries

EXHIBIT TYPE: Gallery Exhibit — Concordia University Ann Arbor

DEADLINE: December 4, 2009.

MEDIA: Prints, drawings, paintings, photographs, digital images, sculpture, etc. are eligible.

CONTACT: Download a prospectus: http://www.cuaa.edu/UserFiles/File/KreftArts/Kreft_Prospectus_2010.pdf or email question to Beth Steinkellner, Concordia University steinb@cuaa.edu.

SHOW: National Wet Paint Exhibition

EXHIBIT TYPE: Online Exhibit — Zhou B. Art Center, Chicago

DEADLINE: December 6, 2009.

CONTACT: For more info, visit http://www.wetpaint2010.com/submit.html. Sergio Gomez at sergio@33collective.com.

SHOW: 12th Annual All Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition — Upstream People

EXHIBIT TYPE: Online Exhibit

DEADLINE: December 8 Postmark

MEDIA: 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artwork in all media and creative processes (video stills acceptable).

DESCRIPTION: Upstream People Gallery announces a call to artists for an online exhibition, January 1 – December 31, 2010. Cash Awards; Special Recognitions; Press Releases to artists’ local newspapers. Final entry December 24. $25 for up to 5 images; $5 each additional – no limit. View prospectus: http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/schedule/default.asp.

CONTACT: Larry Bradshaw at shows@upstreampeoplegallery.com or call 402-991-4741.

SHOW: “Burb: Exploring Zones of Living” — The Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

EXHIBIT TYPE: Gallery Exhibit

DEADLINE: December 11, 2009.

MEDIA: The only limitation is that entries must represent original works of visual art.

DESCRIPTION: The Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking artwork for a juried art exhibition, January 22 – February 19, 2010. Burb is open to anyone. Professionals as well as students are encouraged to enter. $10 per work submitted. Juried by a committee of professional and academic advisors. Visit http://www.manifestgallery.org/burb for a prospectus.

CONTACT: Jason Franz at jason@manifestgallery.org or 513-861-3638.

SHOW: “artCompete 2010 Abstract Competition” call for entries

EXHIBIT TYPE: Online Competition

DEADLINE: December 15, 2009.

MEDIA: Open to all Artists who work in Abstraction.

DESCRIPTION: artCompete seeks artists for an online exhibition to be held January 1 – April 30, 2010. Cash awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place. For additional details see Guidelines and Prospectus at https://www.artcompete.com/wpsdocs/prospectus.rtf. $20 US entry fee.

CONTACT: Lorraine at ac@artcompete.com.

SHOW: “Creative Divergents International Showcase & Competition” call for entries

EXHIBIT TYPE: Online Exhibit

DEADLINE: December 15, 2009.

MEDIA: Open to all media, styles, and subjects.

DESCRIPTION: Creative Divergents announces a call to artists for an online exhibition. Cash award. All creatives are welcome. The winning submission(s) will be determined by creative vision, innovation, potential to engage an audience, presentation (i.e. quality of the images submitted), and overall impression. $5 per submission (up to 3 images). Multiple submissions allowed. For more information, visit http://creativedivergents.com.

CONTACT: Please send email to info@creativedivergents.com.

SHOW: MyArtContest.com Fall/Winter Portraits Art Contest

EXHIBIT TYPE: Online Exhibit and Contest

DEADLINE: December 15, 2009.

MEDIA: All 2-D mediums

DESCRIPTION: MyArtContest.com announces a call to artists for an online exhibition from September 10, 2009 until January 15, 2010. Awards: 1st $250, 2nd $100, 3rd $50. Juror: Enzie Shahmiri. All ages are welcome to enter the Portraits Art Contest. All work must have been completed by the artist that is submitting the work. $15 for two pieces. Prospectus available at http://www.myartcontest.com.

CONTACT: Please send email to contact@myartcontest.com.

SHOW: Portfolio Showcase, Volume 4 Book and Online Exhibition — The Center for Fine Art Photography

EXHIBIT TYPE: Online Exhibition

DEADLINE: December 29, 2009.

MEDIA: The exhibition is open world wide to all professional and amateur photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combination of both.

DESCRIPTION: The Center for Fine Art Photography invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate in this online exhibition. Traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, creative and experimental works that include old and new processes, mixed techniques, and challenging personal, emotional or political statements are welcome. Juror: Katherine Ware. $85.00 for Non-Members for the first body of work (12 images). Download Prospectus: http://www.c4fap.org/cfe/2009Portfolio_4/cfe_portfolio_4_instructions.pdf.

CONTACT: Bill Guy at cfe@c4fap.org or call 970-224-1010.

SHOW: “5th International Drawing Annual exhibit-in-print” — The Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

EXHIBIT TYPE: Gallery Exhibit

DEADLINE: December 31, 2009.

MEDIA: Drawings (technical, graphic, fine art, architectural, digital, illustration, etc.) or Written entries (poetic, historical, technical, philosophical) but should be directly relevant to the practice of drawing and must be original works with proper citation for quoted material.

DESCRIPTION: The Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking drawings created within the past three years (technical, graphic, fine art, architectural, digital, illustration, etc.) Written entries can be in any form (poetic, historical, technical, philosophical) but should be directly relevant to the practice of drawing and must be original works with proper citation for quoted material. Length of written entries should be limited to a maximum of 1500 words. Entrants may submit either artwork, writing or both. $10 per work submitted. Juried by a committee of professional and academic advisors. Awards: $700 first, $200 second, $100 third. Visit http://www.manifestgallery.org/inda5 for a prospectus.

CONTACT: Jason Franz at jason@manifestgallery.org

RESULTS: National Juried Exhibit 2009

Posted on November 1, 2009 by R.L. Gibson

For those of you who don’t believe the cook eats her own food…the proof is in the pudding. In the September 2009 Deadlines Post, I included the Arts & Culture Alliance National Juried Exhibit of 2009 show:

SHOW: Arts & Culture Alliance Nat’l Juried Exhibit of 2009
DEADLINE: Sept. 26, 2009 – CD Entry
EXHIBIT TYPE: Gallery Exhibition
MEDIA:Painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, digital, and mixed media); Graphic Arts (pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, conte, colored pencil, and printmaking); 3D (sculpture, ceramic, and fibers); and Photography (color, black and white, digital).
DESCRIPTION:The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville announces a call for entries for its National Juried Exhibition of 2009. The National Juried Exhibition was developed to provide a forum for artists to compete and display their work on a national scale. The selected art features both traditional and non-traditional work and will be exhibited at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, from December 14, 2009 – January 29, 2010. Enter up to three pieces of work, $25/members and $40/non-members. Visit http://www.knoxalliance.com/textfiles/Juriedexhibitprospectus2009.pdf for a prospectus.
CONTACT: Suzanne Cada (865) 523-7543 sc@knoxalliance.com www.knoxalliance.com .

I entered and was juried into the show. Check out www.RLGibson.com for the details. Get motivated and send in an entry. The latest ART DEADLINES Post for November 16 – 30 has some inexpensive calls for entry; check them out. Don’t forget to bookmark the Arts & Culture Alliance for the latest in Calls for Entry and Press Releases on upcoming shows.

Find a Show. Enter a Show. Eat.