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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Wearable Art

Posted on June 27, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

All of you know that I have a food “thing”–which, in theory, explains why this art blog is food themed. However, my Sunday morning confession is…I have a shoe and hat “thing” too. I love them and all fashion. And, I am willing to suffer to wear them. Art is art whether you can wear it or whether you have to keep it in a climate-controlled museum-like environment. To that end, here’s s great call for Wearable Art:

CALL FOR WEARABLE ART SUBMISSIONS

The 2011 Wearable Art Awards invites artists and designers to submit application packages for original garments to be included in the event’s performances and exhibition.

$5,000 CDN in prize money will be awarded. Presented by the Port Moody Arts Centre Society, the Wearable Art Awards encourage artists of all mediums to submit evocative, imaginative and thought provoking creations for the human body.

Entry Information

To participate in the 2011 Wearable Art Awards, the artist’s application package must be submitted electronically at wearableartawards.com/apply no later than 5 pm on December 10, 2010. This application contains:

Artist contact information;
Information related to each entry to be entered into the competition (an artist can submit up to three) stating the entry’s title, materials/media used, garment size, and a 150 word statement; and
Three photos of each entry to be entered into the competition (front, back, and a “bonus” photo of the artist’s choosing).

There is a $30.00 entry fee for each entry submitted in an application. The artist must also deliver payment of the applicable entry fees either by cheque or credit card no later than December 10, 2010.

A jury panel will review the application packages received and select those entries that will be part of the Wearable Art performances and exhibition. Artists whose entries are chosen will be notified during the week of December 13, 2010 through email and will then be required to deliver the following to the Port Moody Arts Centre from January 4, 2011 through January 16, 2011:

Clearly labeled entries (the actual garments);
Completed and signed entry information form for each accepted entry;
CD of high res photos of entries;
Appraisal for each accepted entry (if entry is valued at more than $1,000 CDN);
Student Award info (if applicable);
RSVP card for complimentary performance ticket;
Shipping related requirements (if applicable):
- Pre-paid return shipping (i.e. completed courier forms); and
- Return shipping labels with name and address.

Packaging used to deliver this material should be permanently labeled to include the artist’s name and entry titles.

Artists with selected entries will be provided a checklist of items to provide.

Further details—including a must-read FAQ document and copies of the various forms—are located on their web site at www.wearableartawards.com/artists.

Guidelines

The Wearable Art Awards is not a fashion show, it is a multi-media performance where the human body becomes a living, breathing, moving canvas. They are looking for more than a “pretty dress.” They are asking you to go deep into your imagination to create a wearable piece of art that challenges what most consider to be wearable, or everyday fashion.

The Wearable Art Awards is committed to challenging artists of all mediums to push their imaginations to create evocative, imaginative and thought provoking sculpture for the human body.

Important Notes

All entries must be wearable (but do not need to be practical in any way—in fact, the wilder the better!). However, please keep in mind that the entries will be presented on a red carpet and need to withstand being taken on and off for multiple photo shoots and fittings.
All accepted entries will be included in the awards performance as well as a static five week long exhibition held at Port Moody Arts Centre.
Work must not have been previously exhibited in the Tri-Cities area.
Artists should familiarize themselves with the contract included in this pamphlet. Artists will be required to sign this contract for each of their selected entries.
Artists are responsible for all shipping costs—including return shipping and shipping insurance. Must-read shipping info and tips can be found at wearableartawards.com/artists.
More detailed information and related resources can be found on our website at wearableartawards.com/artists. Our team is available to answer questions and can be reached at info@wearableartawards.com.

Jurying

Entries will be judged based on the following criteria weighted in favour of “wow” factor and conceptual message:

1. All entries must be wearable (but not necessarily practical);
2. Creativity and originality (not streetwear);
3. Design and the use of multiple elements and techniques;
4. Quality of workmanship and construction;
5. Overall presentation focused on “wow” factor; and
6. Conceptual meaning and impact.

Please visit their FAQ document to learn more about jurying.

Special Awards

In addition to competing for a category win, entries will also be eligible for the following cash prize awards as determined by the jury.

Second Life
Best in Show
Material of the Year (Paper is the 2011 Material of the Year)
Student‡
Technology
Ethnic Expression
People’s Choice

Please visit their FAQ document to learn more about categories and awards.

‡ To be eligible for the Student Award an artist must be returning to either full time or part time post secondary studies in fall 2011, or is a recent graduate from a post secondary program (within one year prior of the 2011 Wearable Art Awards application package deadline—The 2011 deadline is December 10, 2010).

Important Dates

Application Package Deadline
December 10th, 2010
The application package and applicable entry fees must be received by the Port Moody Arts Centre no later than 5pm on December 10, 2010. (Theywill not be accepting the actual garments at this point).

Notification of Successful Entries
Week of December 13th, 2010
Artists will be notified by email as to whether their entries have been accepted for inclusion in the performance and exhibition.

Delivery of Successful Entries
January 4, 2011—January 16th, 2011
Selected entries, entry information forms, appraisals, ticket RSVP cards, and the related shipping materials must be delivered to the Port Moody Arts Centre during this time.

Entries can be hand delivered or mailed to:

Wearable Art Awards
c/o Port Moody Arts Centre
2425 St Johns Street
Port Moody, British Columbia, CANADA
V3H 2B2

Prizes

$5,000 in prize money will be awarded. Amount and number of prizes within categories will be dependent on the number of entries received and subject to the jury’s discretion. Maximum amount of a single prize to be awarded will be $500.

To see the full call, please visit: http://www.wearableartawards.com/call_for_entry.php

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 OPPORTUNITY: State Fairs 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010July 20, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

State Fairs are known for funnel cakes and corn dogs; however, they can also be a Great Art Opportunity for self-taught and beginning artists to get their feet wet in a friendly, albeit competitive, arena. But professionals and seasoned artists shouldn’t overlook the opportunity to win cash prizes and sell work at their local State Fair.

This is the 2010 State Fair update.

By the way, if you are new to the state fair scene, you should look for keywords like “exhibits,” “competitions” and “premiums” or “premium book” on the fair websites.

Here are the 50 State Fairs in alphabetical order by state–yes, all 50 of them are here.

Don’t forget to have fried Twinkie for me!

1. The Greater Gulf State Fair (Alabama) is typically held in late October. The competitive exhibits include everything from digital photography to duct tape art.

2. Alaska State Fair home of record-setting giant vegetables and beautiful flower gardens–and art, of course. Artwork will be judged on design, composition, originality, creativity color saturation, lighting, contrast emotional response, technical expertise and craftsmanship. Entries in the Professional Division are also judged on presentation. Don’t forget to enter the bee keeping contest too!

3. Arizona State Fair reflects the rich history of Arizona and spans three centuries as a showcase for statewide talent. ASF also hosts a popular All Indian Rodeo. Of course, no fair would be complete without art. All traditional media and some mixed media are allowed with the exception of computer generated art, photographic prints, copies and color copies. Click here beginning in July of each year for competitive exhibits info.

4. Arkansas State Fair is also an October affair. If you aren’t prepared to compete to be the Rodeo Queen, make sure you enter one of this fair’s photography contests.

5. California State Fair hosts unique and world-renowned competitions showcasing a variety of industries, including those that extend far beyond agriculture. Thousands of awards are bestowed annually in categories such as fine arts, culinary, youth, technology and more.

6. Colorado State Fair provides an unmatched opportunity for both Emerging Artists/Students and Professional Artists from mission of “Quality, Quantity & Diversity.” Click Here for more information about fine arts competition.

7. Connecticut does not have a “State” Fair; however, Connecticut artists are even luckier…they have over 40 local fairs from which to choose. Check out this map of Connecticut fairs to find the one closest to you!

8. Delaware State Fair has hosted a wide variety of exhibits and contests. You’ll find categories from Abstract Art to Zinnias and everything in between represented at the Delaware State Fair. Held in July, entry into the Fine Arts Competition is only open to amateurs (defined as someone who does not derive an income from or teach the media of the category entered).

9. Florida State Fair is held in February, and residents can compete in more than two dozen categories including fine art, photography, sewing and needlework, various artisan crafts, including woodcarving, and horticulture. There’s even a wine-making competition and a high school art exhibition and competition. Find a category and enter today for your chance to win an award or gain a few fans…and don’t forget the fair food!

10. Georgia National Fair is held in October each year and has a full program of both Home Arts and Fine Arts Competition and even Artists in Residence. You can download the Premium Book and browse all of their competition information on their website GeorgiaNationalFair.com.

11. Hawaii State Fair was officially 50 years old as of 2009; but, information about art is missing from their website. It is in May each year…so we have almost a year to figure it out again. Someone please Email me if you have any information.

12. Western Idaho Fair walk began with agricultural exhibits. Now you can walk through the exhibit halls to see the most creative things, from fine arts to blown glass, fancy wine to fine embroidery. Learn how you can enter.

13. Illinois State Fair offers competitive exhibits in Painting, Watercolor, Drawing and Graphics, Ceramics, Textiles, Enamels, Glass, Wood, Photography and even Digital Imagery (which they define as photography or drawings that have been manipulated by use of a computer program). Click here for details about how to enter the Illinois State Fair Art Competition.

14. Indiana State Fair is held in early August and offers competitive exhibits in a full gamut of fine art from painting to fiber art and computer generated work. The fine arts department seeks to recognize sincerity, honesty, quality and originality.

15. Iowa State Fair accepts art entries from artists 3 years and older. The fine arts competition accepts work in a range of media including a themed photography exhibit. Cash awards range from $50 Honorable Mentions to $500 Best of Show. Unlike many fairs where you have to bring your work for the jury process, starting in 2010, the Iowa State Fair will be jurying from .jpgs.

16. Kansas State Fair art competition has both an amateur and professional division, and the duct tape competition is open to everyone…so no excuses! Accepted media for professional fine arts include: paintings and drawings, hand-pulled prints, photography, sculpture and plein aire. Check the site often for updates.

17. Kentucky State Fair offers competition for everyone, and with thousands of competitive entry categories in everything from homemade pies to ugly lamps, and of course fine art. Visitors are sure to find a category that fits their talent–from goats to gauche.

18. Louisiana State Fair offers categories in standard painting, drawing and photography for the adult classes and cool youth division categories including footwear and recycled art. Check out all of the competitive exhibits!

19. Bangor State Fair (Maine) only offers a photography contest for amateurs; however, an amateur is defined as one who earns less than half his/her income as a photographer. That includes a large number of you out there. This fair boasts record-breaking crowds due to the pay one price ticketing in 2009.

20. Maryland State Fair offers opportunities for people of all ages to enter their most prized items, whatever they may be. This year offers a fresh crop of categories including cartoon art, miniatures, and state-themed photography. Follow the Maryland State Fair on Twitter for the latest updates!

21. The Big E (Eastern States Exposition) is held in West Springfield and functions as Massachusetts’ State Fair. The Big E offers a variety of department competitions including several fiber arts categories, photography and the 2009 addition of of the Trashionista Recycled Fashion competition.

22. Michigan State Fair The nations oldest state fair and one of Michigan’s most treasured traditions is in danger of being “blown away”. Established in 1849, the Michigan State Fair was over 160 years old when an ill considered decision was made to stop holding the annual state fair. If you would like to learn more about how to help rescue the Michigan State Fair, click here.

23. Minnesota State Fair presents an annual art exhibition that is the result of a juried competition. Participation is open to all living residents of Minnesota, and each may submit one work for consideration. Only those works selected by the jurors are displayed in the Fine Arts Center during the State Fair. In 2008, a total of 2,400 pieces were submitted, and 385 works were accepted.

24. Mississippi State Fair offers a fine art and student art competition during this October Fair; however, the details are sketchy. Mississippi artists, email me the details, and I’ll update the post!

25. Missouri State Fair accepts works in all media for fine arts competition in both adult and junior categories. China painters and photographers have separate opportunities in addition to the Missouri Top 50.

26. Montana State Fair. Masters, amateurs and youth are invited to exhibit their creations. The Creative Arts Department features a variety of craft related skills. Artistic folks can exhibit paintings, bronzes and more in Fine Arts. Hand weaving and Spinning features woven products. There is a photography exhibit for the camera buffs.

27. Nebraska State Fair offers a fine arts competition for painting, drawing, clay, glass and more…even comic book art. Monetary awards were small in 2009; however, special awards like $100 Cheap Joe’s gift certificates sweetened the pot. For more information about competitions at the Nebraska State Fair, visit their competition downloads page.

28. Nevada State Fair is open to amateurs and professionals with categories including acrylics, oils, watercolors, pastels, charcoal, china painting and stained glass. A Profession is limited to 4 entries and is defined as any person who sells the work from the event in which they are participating, teaches others for profit or who makes up 50% or more of their yearly income from art sales. Follow the NSF on Facebook!

29. New Hampshire does not have a “State Fair,” per se; however, the state is alive with fairs throughout the year. Find a full list of NH fairs here. The Sandwich Fair, held in October, offers competitive exhibits in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Print & Mixed Media, and Sculpture–as well as Landscape, Still Life and Portraits in any media.

30. New Jersey State Fair offers competition in the categories of Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Graphics, Watercolor, Sculpture and Photography. If none of those suit your fancy, don’t forget the Polka Dancing Competition!

31. New Mexico State Fair is also known as Expo New Mexico. Do you whip up a mean Spam casserole? Zealous about your zucchini? Proud of your petunias? Do you create art that is simply alluring? Why not be a part of the competition at the New Mexico State Fair? With several departments and categories in which to compete, there’s something for everyone.

32. The Great New York State Fair is an exciting mix of big-name entertainment, mouth-watering food, captivating exhibits and thrilling attractions that draws nearly 1 million people every summer. It is your invitation to a 12-day celebration of the very best in New York State agriculture, commerce, education, art and music.

33. North Carolina State Fair offers the standard art exhibits in addition to the Web & Graphic Design Competition. Now in its 16th year, the Design Contest challenges Internet-savvy artists to use the N.C. State Fair as the subject of graphic and Web page designs.

34. North Dakota State Fair has a full range of competition in Fine Arts from painting and sculpture to taxidermy. This fair is held in July, so bookmark the competition link for next year!

35. Ohio State Fair proudly states it’s mission is “to attract a variety of Ohio artists providing the opportunity to exhibit and receive awards and recognition, encourage innovation in the arts and expose the community to one of Ohio’s greatest assets, its artists.” And, they put their money where their mouths are… Amateur Best of Show wins $1,000 while Professional Best of Show wins $2,000. In addition, OSF has a Patron Purchase Award Program which is designed to provide new and established collectors of Ohio artworks a unique opportunity to add to their collections.

36. Oklahoma State Fair is held in September. Every year, the Creative Arts Program showcases the talents of Oklahomans in most media. The “other” category leaves it wide open for all of you with a weird streak, and photographers have their own competition broken down by subject matter: nature, action, scenic, flower, geometric or abstract patterns, portraits, people, computer generated graphics, pets, computer enhanced photo, twilight/night photos, landscape, and the Oklahoma State Fair Theme.

37. Oregon State Fair features the All-Oregon Art Annual categories include Professional Art, Amateur Art, Student and Youth Art, Juried, Non-Juried and Student Calligraphy. Deadlines are in June of each year. For more information or questions please email or call (503) 947-3260.

38. Pennsylvania is another of those states that doesn’t have a “State” fair; however, the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs boasts more than 100 members. Here is a list of Pennsylvania fairs in alphabetical order. If you have been to a Pennsylvania fair with a thriving arts competition, email me so I can update this post. And, if you are the first one to send me a picture of your artwork that you entered into the county fair, I will replace the question mark with your work if it is spectacular.

39. The Washington County Fair (Rhode Island) is the largest fair in Rhode Island and features competitive opportunities in ceramics, photography, and painting. Visit the Washington County Fair competition page for a full list of categories…and please don’t forget to eat a candied apple (or two) and some cotton candy for me.

40. South Carolina State Fair is typically held in October of each year. The SC State Fair supports the arts with higher dollar prize amounts unlike almost any other fair in the country except for Ohio. The SC State Fair also has a Patron Purchase Program which allows collectors and fair sponsors the opportunity to purchase work. I have both entered the SC State Fair and won a prize or two at this the fair…sign up for the newsletter today.

41. South Dakota State Fair sponsors competition and pays premiums for drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, china painting, mixed media and graphic arts. I know the arts exist at the SD State Fair because I found the 2008 results on-line; however, I cannot find the premium book for art this year. This fair website is difficult to figure out for art entry purposes. Save this SDSF link for later and let me know if you find more direct information by emailing me!

42. Tennessee Valley Fair is the fair of my home state and is being held now (September). This state fair has the quaint feeling of a county fair but stretches out farther than the eye would lead you to believe. The arts competition doesn’t pay high premiums but does cover a variety of media including: Oil or acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, or colored pencils, Graphic prints, line drawings, silk screen, etchings, engravings, pen and ink with color, Mixed Media, Sculpture (not to exceed 8″ in any direction), Computer Generated Art, Cartoons, Miniatures (oil, watercolor, pastel or graphic), Glass, Ceramics, Pottery, Photography and more. Sign up for updates from the TN Valley Fair.

43. The State Fair of Texas is held in October of each year to beat the Texas heat. The Art Department is open to amateurs only, and all art must have been completed within the year prior to entry. Works from teachers and professional artists are acceptable if they do not earn $2,000 of their income from the sale of their art. The same restriction applies to photography.

44. The Utah State Fair is also ongoing (September). You can register to received email newsletters regarding next year’s fair at the top right of any page on their website. The US Fair offers competitive opportunities in Fine Arts and Photography for both professionals and amateurs with cash awards ranging from $30 to $225.

45. Vermont State Fair offers exhibit opportunities in Art and Photography. However, all information I can find indicates that Art is limited to paintings. So, if you are not a painter or photographer, groom your goat or shine your tractor for exhibit. Check the VSF Exhibit page for all the possibilities.

46. The State Fair of Virginia offers the best of Virginia! Go see Virginia’s finest animals and agriculture, exhibits and shows, toe-tappin’ music,
fine arts and crafts, blue ribbon competitions and more–an annual traditions since 1854. Visit the website for information on the NEW LOCATION! Check the competitor’s page for categories.

47. Evergreen State Fair (Washington) features competition in Fine Arts and Photography featuring special categories for less-common fair departments like textiles and found-object assemblage. Yeah!

48. West Virginia State Fair was reported by me last year as not having Fine Arts competition. I don’t know if I just missed it last year, but this year when searching for updates, I found the Fine Arts category nestled inside the Home Arts category. Take a look!

49. Wisconsin State Fair offers competition in textiles (quilts and clothing) as well as photography, but only for amateurs. Premiums are small, but these opportunities are often about keeping you motivated & showing…and don’t forget the cheese!

50. Wyoming State Fair offers competition opportunities in the media of painting, drawing, mixed media and photography, and competition is open to Wyoming, Western Nebraska and Western South Dakota residents for these categories. How unusual! Don’t forget to enter the “Best Beef Picture” Contest.

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.

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

UPDATE: 6x6x2010 Show

Posted on June 1, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Happy June from ArtAndArtDeadlines.com!

Back in March, I published a Call for Submissions for the 6x6x2010 Show in New York, and thanks in part to your entries, the Rochester Contemporary Art Center received 5000 entries and has sent us an update:

6x6x2010: You Asked For It – 5000 artworks from 22 countries and 43 states were entered in this huge exhibition of small art!

International Online Buying Begins: June 7 @ 10am at http://www.roco6x6.org

Preview Hours: June 2, 3 &4, 1-10pm
Opening Reception & Artwork Sale ($5 Admission): June 5, 6-10pm
Purchased Artwork Pick-Up: July 11, 12, 13 &14, 1-7pm

6x6x2010 is the third exhibition of thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international and local artists, designers, college students, youths and YOU.

Notable contributors include Turner Prize nominee Dexter Dalwood, Carl Chiarenza, Nathan Lyons, Sydney Licht and many more. Each artwork is 6×6 inches square and signed only on the back, to be exhibited anonymously.

All artworks are for sale to the public for $20 each, to benefit Rochester Contemporary Art Center.

Artists’ names will be revealed to the buyer only upon purchase and all artworks will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.

Don’t miss Rochester’s largest exhibition and an opportunity to support a growing contemporary art venue.

Rochester Contemporary Art Center is a venue for the exchange of ideas. As a center for thoughtful contemporary art we provide unique encounters for audiences and extraordinary opportunities for artists.

For a great video of the 2009 installation, watch the video below. If you are receiving this blog by email, you can see the video here or click the title of the blog article in your email to visit the blog post to watch the video:

For more information, visit: http://www.rochestercontemporary.org/6x6x2010.html

QUESTIONS? Email mailto:http://www.rochestercontemporary.org/6x6x2010.html

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Emerging Work

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

Photography Week
on Art & Art Deadlines

Installment 4:
No Resume, No Problem

You know how much I love shows that don’t require artists to submit resumes.

I think artwork should be judged on its merits, not its pedigree…but I don’t often trip across artshows where they are brazenly looking for work that has been little seen or documented…the Apeture Portfolio Prize.

Finally…we don’t have to have the “chicken or the egg” conversation. Yippee.
Here’s the call for the Apeture Portfolio Prize.

The purpose of the Aperture Portfolio Prize is to identify trends in contemporary photography and specific artists whom they can help by bringing a wider audience.

In choosing the first-prize winner and runners-up, they are looking for work that is fresh and that hasn’t been widely seen in major publications or exhibition venues.

First prize is $5,000.

The first-prize winner and runners-up are featured in Aperture’s website for approximately one year.

Winners are also announced in the foundation’s e-newsletter, which reaches thousands of subscribers in the photography community.

Deadline: July 14, 2010, at 12:00 noon EST.

Results Announced: November 1, 2010.

For more information, see the Guidelines and FAQs pages.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Photo Abstraction

Posted on May 24, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

The difference between taking photographs and being a photographer is about the same as playing golf versus being a golfer. I’m no photographer, but it is part and parcel of my media, Xerography. So…let’s call this Photography Week on Art & Art Deadlines.

Without photography, nothing would ever be cookin’ in my kitchen. To that end, here’s a great call for the photographer (or wannabe) in us all…Here’s a Call for Submissions: Photo Abstraction from The Vermont Photography Workplace.

“We often think if the camera as a tool for recording minute details of the visual world, in images that sometimes seem so real they could be mistaken for actual experience.

“But photographs can also build on abstract elements inherent in the medium, such as blur, and in the visual world, such as pattern and texture. For “Abstraction in Photography” we seek images that utilize abstract components as their primary mode of expression.

“Fields of color and exquisite shapes found in nature, linear designs discovered in the built environment, blur created in-camera or with vintage processes—the sky’s the limit. Astonish us with your eye and mind for the abstract.

“Juror Stephen Strom will select forty photographs for exhibition on the walls of PhotoPlace Gallery in August and on the gallery website. An additional thirty-five images will be chosen for PhotoPlace’s “On-Line Gallery Annex.”

Click Here for a Upcoming Full Exhibition Schedule for the Gallery.

“All selected work will be included in a full-color exhibition catalogue available for purchase. To help artists defray costs, PhotoPlace Gallery offers to mat and frame work selected for exhibition free of charge, providing artists print their images to our pre-cut mat and frame sizes.

Click Here for Submission Guidelines.

The deadline for Photo Abstraction is August 16, 2010.

“Juror: Stephen Strom, photographer, astronomer, writer, and educator. His most recent photography book is Earth Forms, published by Dewi Lewis Publishing.”

Visit Photo Place for an online Application Form.

For further information visit www.vtphotoworkplace.com or e-mail photos@vtphotoworkplace.com.

PhotoPlace Gallery
3 Park Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
802/989-2359
www.vtphotoworkplace.com
Contact: Kirsten Hoving, photos@vtphotoworkplace.com

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