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NEW YORK: Free Mobile Arts Conference

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

GREAT COMBINATIONS

You know how I love all things that are art-related and FREE. I love New Media too. Now I can combine them in classic style… like peanut butter and chocolate. YUM.

Check out this FREE Mobile Art Conference in NYC in October 2010 brought to you by the folks at The International Association of Mobile Digital Artists (iAMDA) and co-sponsored by NYU’s ITP program at the Tisch School of the Arts…another great combination!

iAMDA: Mobile ArtCon 2010

When & Where: The International Association of Mobile Digital Artists (iAMDA) will hold its first annual conference on mobile touch screen art October 23-24, 2010 at NYU’s ITP, with offsite events on October 22, 24 & 25.

ITP is a two-year graduate program located in the Tisch School of the Arts whose mission is to explore the imaginative use of communications technologies — how they might augment, improve, and bring delight and art into people’s lives.

The conference will feature academic presentations, software demonstrations, art exhibitions, and technological tutorials related to the emerging field of mobile, digital art (i.e. art that’s created on iPhones, iPods, iPads, etc).

Artists will meet, exchange ideas, exhibit work, do artistic demonstrations, and address issues related to the quickly emerging field of mobile digital art. Application developers have also been invited to talk about latest developments, and anyone developing art-related apps is encouraged to attend.

Participants: This event is for anyone interested in making art, music, animation, video, or other forms of creative expression on mobile touch screen devices and for developers interested in making art-related apps.

Discussions about combining touch screen art with traditional and non-traditional media will be encouraged. Apple device users are likely to be in the majority, however, the event is open to users of all platforms and brands of devices.

Want to Help? They are currently seeking volunteers to help plan the offsite events. They also welcome suggestions for discussion topics. To volunteer, please go to: http://iamda.org/groups/volunteer/

CONFERENCE FEE: The conference is free, although there is a suggested donation. To signup, please go to: www.iamda.org

Questions? Visit the iAMDA site: http://iamda.org/contact

CALL for ENTRIES: Article 19 & Expression

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

EXPRESS YOURSELF

Freedom of Expression is a right held sacred by every artist I know–like breathing, eating…being. Without the right to express oneself politically, creatively, and personally, the world becomes a scary, dark place. Many of us take this basic freedom for granted.

This Call for Entries from Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art (BECA) for work inspired by Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, gives you the perfect opportunity to revisit precisely how fortunate you are to have the option to create artwork that expresses your viewpoint–any viewpoint. Express yourself!

CALL for ENTRIES:
Article 19 & The Freedom of Expression

BECA: Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art, the global artist and designer run non-profit project founded in January 2008, presents ‘ARTICLE 19’. Drawing inspiration from both the preamble and Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, artists, architects + designers from around the world are challenged to Explore, Discover and Act through Art + Design.

The result will be an international group exhibition which embodies not only the spirit of Article 19 of the UDHR but also explores today’s ever-growing challenges faced by contemporary society from all corners of the globe when attempts are made to realize our human right to freedom of expression.

The ARTICLE 19 exhibition is being held in partnership with, STREET ARTS: A Celebration of Hip Hop Culture & Free Expression, a two month, city-wide event in Albuquerque, NM.

The BECA Foundation is proud to be a part of this important arts + cultural event being held this October and November 2010.

BECA wants to broaden the discourse and extend the boundaries of awareness of our global human right to freedom of expression and the current threats posed to these rights. For those answering the challenge being put forth within the International Call to Artists, Architects + Designers to Explore, Discover and Act through Art + Design, it is an opportunity, in and of itself, to exercise the universal human right to freedom of expression. A complete schedule of STREET ARTS programs and events will soon be available at www.516arts.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Those at least 18 years of age from any country are eligible to submit their works for consideration according to the downloadable guidelines below. The BECA Foundation will host the exhibition at New Studio A.D., a new multi-functional studio, exhibition and event space located in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The space allocated for the exhibition is 650 sqft with a ceiling height of 14 feet allowing the exhibition to fill a full 9,100 cubic feet of viewing space. A group of individual artists, architects, designers, or duos, groups or collectives will be selected by BECA Foundation directors + advisors to receive the exhibition opportunity which will run from November 2 – 16, 2010 with an opening reception from 5 – 7pm on November 5th during Downtown Albuquerque’s First Friday ArtsCrawl.

View past exhibitions here as well as www.CurateThis.org and www.BECAgallery.com.

MEDIA: This is a multimedia and multidisciplinary exhibition without limitation therefore all works will be considered, including but not limited to: site-specific installations, painting, sculpture, mixed-media, drawing, printmaking, fiber, textiles, illustration, digital art, interactive design, photography, video/new media, film, performance art, music and sound focused works, 3D animation, graphic design, product design, furniture design, haute couture fashion + accessories, architectural interventions/designs and functional art, etc.

All creative culminations are welcome.

DEADLINE: September 29, 2010

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 4 works submitted

With a growing international BECA network of now 30,000, it is more important than ever for BECA to ensure that in addition to hosting the physical exhibition, the exhibition also be made available online at www.BECAICAD.org for those who are unable to attend in person.

BECA outreach efforts also extend beyond its own growing network via news releases, blogs, videos, flip publications and various forms of social media. This extended outreach for each exhibition results in the exposure of exhibiting artists, architects + designers work to over 750,000 members of the local, regional, national and international art + design communities.

Please download and review the complete Call to Artists, Architects + Designers.

Once you have downloaded and reviewed the Call to Artists, Architects + Designers, you may begin by clicking the “Submission Fee” link found on their site.

ARTIST RESIDENCY: 3331 Arts in TOKYO

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

INSPIRATION IN GROUPS

Many of you seemed to love the idea of finding new inspiration in Barcelona with a Residency sponsored by homesession.org. What about finding inspiration as a group? I don’t mean a collaborative group necessarily…

What about that group of you out there that are fighting for the arts in your community, or a group of friends separated by life (and miles) that need a chance to reconnect…to art and each other?

Check out this Call for Submissions for those interested in an Artist Residency in Tokyo sponsored by 3331 Arts Chiyoda. Anyone can apply, but they encourage groups of 2 to 5 artists. 3331 Arts Chiyoda is a newly-launched arts and cultural center in the heart of Tokyo. Maybe their new beginning can be a part of your renewal.

CALL for SUBMISSIONS:
3331 Artist & Curator Residence TOKYO

3331 Arts Chiyoda is launching a new residency program open to artists, curators and creative practitioners internationally. With a full range of facilities including accommodation, studio and gallery, creative practitioners have the exceptional opportunity to extend their artistic engagement in the heart of Tokyo.

Not only will artists be able to pursue their own individual research and practice, but they will be connected to the extensive network of Tokyo’s art scene through the hub that is 3331. With the energy of the electronics and anime haven of Akihabara right at one’s doorstep and the traditional cultures of downtown but a stone’s throw away artists will be able to experience all aspects of this kaleidoscopic city from this convenient base.

Artists are not only able to spend time in Tokyo, but are able to create work onsite and then finally exhibit what they have developed during their stay, in the distinct setting of 3331 Arts Chiyoda. They are pleased to be able to offer these facilities to artists who can contribute to the diverse creative expressions of this cosmopolitan metropolis and engage its inhabitants in new ways.

They particularly encourage applications from galleries, museums, universities, and arts organizations. They also welcome approaches from individual artists; however, they recommend that artists consider applying in groups of 2-5. Please note that 3331 is unable to offer financial support to artists in residence in this program.

The facilities are ideal to be shared between a group of 3 artists, and can accommodate a maximum of 5 artists if so required. In order to apply for this program please download the application form from the website www.3331.jp/news/en/residency/ and send it with the relevant supporting material to info@en.3331.jp.

DEADLINE: For those wishing to use the residency facilities between November 2010-January 2011 please apply by 30th August 2010. For those wishing to use the residency facilities between February-June 2011 please apply by 19th November 2010.

If you have any queries please contact Emma Ota at info@en.3331.jp +81(0)3-6803-2441

For full information please visit: www.3331.jp/news/en/residency/

CALL for ENTRIES: Commercial Art Videos

Posted on August 23, 2010August 23, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

NUTCRACKERS

I am intrigued by video production & video editing. My 11-year old received a video camera for Christmas 2009, and the whole family has had a blast experimenting. My personal favorite is my child’s battle of the decorative wooden nutcrackers with a background soundtrack of Smoke on the Water…hummed by him. Hehehehe.

For those of you that have a bit more experience, talent, and skill at video production and editing, check out this Call for Submissions from ApexArt for Commercial Art Videos!

CALL for ENTRIES:
“Commercial” Art Video

Commercials may or may not be the most creative thing on TV or the Internet, but we think you can make them better. Take any broadcast commercial, cut it, dub it, repeat it, or flip it and make it art.

Artists, producers, directors kids, adults and non-art people are invited to submit a manipulated “commercial” of up to 60 seconds in length using a broadcast commercial as the raw footage. Each submission may utilize the video and audio in any way and may include other footage; pretty much everything is eligible. Videos must be under 3MB in length in .flv or .swf formats.

All submitted and accepted videos will be available at www.apexart.org/videocall.htm and will be presented in an exhibition at apexart from November 10 – December 22, 2010. During the exhibition’s run, videos will be voted on by visitors of the exhibition space and the website. The top five works will be presented on a public screen in Manhattan and the creator of the top scoring work will receive a $2,000 cash prize.

DEADLINE: All work must be submitted by Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010.

Applications are welcomed and encouraged from around the world.

Commercials do not have to be in English.

GUIDELINES: Videos will be accepted ONLINE ONLY now through October 31, 2010. SUBMIT VIDEO HERE

Videos should be submitted in .swf or .flv formats and under 3MB.

You will receive an e-mail confirmation upon submission. If you do not, please contact ApexArt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I send more than one video?
A: No, please send your best one, they will only accept one video per person.

Q: I have a .avi, .mp4, .m4v, .mov (etc.) video file. How do I convert my video file into a .flv or .swf file?
A: Most video editing programs allow you to export in .flv or .swf. If you cannot find this option, you can always use an online program such as YouTube or Vimeo to get the correct file format. Upload the original and then just download. It will be auto converted.

Q: Can I use any kind of commercial?
A: Any commercial (video) from TV or internet that tries to sell or promote something can be used for your video editing project.

Q: How much of an original commerical needs to be used in order to be eligible?
A: There is no time limit, however it should be evident from viewing your edited video that a commercial was used in the footage.

Q: Will I get sued for using copyrighted material?
A: Videos submitted using copyrighted material that is substantially edited and manipulated is generally considered artistic commentary under the Fair Use doctrine.

Q: When will the videos be on view at apexart?
A: The video call exhibition will be on view for voting at www.apexart.org from Nov. 10 – Dec. 22, 2010.

Q: Can I or should I submit images or cvs?
A: No resumes are needed. They just need your name, email address, and location (city, state/country) in addition to the video.

Q. Who will vote on the videos?
A. Anyone with an internet connection will be able to vote for their one favorite video. Don’t forget to tell your friends to vote.

Q: I still have questions, who can I contact?
A: Send an email with your questions to info@apexart.org, and they will try to respond quickly. No calls please.

For complete details, please visit www.ApexArt.org!

NO ENTRY FEE: Rejected Art AWARD

Posted on August 22, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

REJECTION SUCKS

I’ve been rejected personally, professionally and artistically… and they all suck. On rare occaison, I take the artistic rejection personally. I’ve been known to hold a grudge. I’ll omit the name, but let’s just say there IS a gallery out there that rejected four of my pieces for four different shows in ONE year. You won’t find their Calls on this site EVER.

Bitter? Maybe a little.

Want redemption for your rejected artwork? Check out the online Rejected Art Award. Here’s your shot to redeem up to 10 of your rejected works of art and possibly win a cash prize to boot.

Entry is free, so what do you have to lose?

REJECTED ART AWARD

ELIGIBILITY: All entries must have been rejected at some point in the past- Either proposals or competition entries (Other than this competition).

Entrants must be over the age of 18.

Only the Judge and Matt Akehurst are excluded from this competition.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Images must belong to the named person entering the competition or to the executor of their estate.

Information to be sent in email- Full Name, Email Address, Country, Title of work, Where rejected from.

One image per entry, 800 x 600 px at 72 RGB jpg, (Note: it is possible to combine two or more views of the work into this format)

Optional information, 50 word text for entries to be displayed when image clicked. Price (no commission, interested parties email will be forwarded to the artist).

Ten entries allowed per person.

Open from 6th August to 8th October

PRIZE MONEY:

$1000 (NZ dollars) will be awarded by the Judge.

Five lots of $100 (NZ dollars) will be randomly distributed throughout the competition.

Any costs in transferring money will be deducted from the prize.

Winners will be notified by email.

Email your entry to rejectedaward@gmail.com!

CALL for ENTRIES: Scary Art – BOO!

Posted on August 21, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

BOO!

I love Halloween. I love pumpkin pancakes and candy corn. And the season to consume them both is just around the corner. I am also a fan of all the retro-inspired graphics that surround this time of the year – smiley pumpkins and figurines of little kids covered in white sheets as the cutest ghosts that ever existed. However, I am fascinated by all the dark imagery that surrounds the season as well.

Check out this Call for Entries from Bristol Art Gallery called “BOO.” It is an all-hung, open exhibit which could build your resume and the entry fee is only $15. It is open to both 2-D and 3-D art, and the gallery only takes 30% commission…what more could you want in a show?

CALL for ENTRIES: Boo!

Bristol Art Gallery’s Open Juried exhibit “BOO!” will be open to original works in 2-D, 3-D & Photography created in the last two years which depict the “Spirit” and many moods of “ALL HALLOWS’ EVE”.

PRIZES: Over $2000. in cash prize awards, 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in all three categories.

Opening Reception Sat., Oct. 2nd from 4 – 7. Closing Reception Sat., Oct. 30th from 6 – 9 or when it’s over! Costumes are optional.

Refreshments will be served and for those believers curious about their futures a “real” Fortune Teller will be in attendance.

Open to all artists at least 18 years old. Art work previously shown at Bristol Art Gallery not eligible. All 2-D ART must be suitably wired for hanging, no sawtooth or clips. All entries must be for sale. Up to three entries allowed per artist.

Size restriction are as follows: Artists may enter one piece that must not measure more than 24×36, and two entries that must not measure more than 18×24 including frames. Unframed works must be properly gallery wrapped with no rough canvas or staples showing.

3-D ART must be fully assembled and not to exceed more than 18×24 with base.

PHOTOGRAPHY – Prints must be framed. The minimum print size at least one dimension must be greater than 9 inches. Maximum size of 16×20 including frame.

ENTRY FEE: $15 plus an additional $5 each additional entry & 30% commission

All work must be properly protected and labeled with artists name /address /phone number /email/ title, price and media info of their entry.

The Gallery will do it’s best to protect your artwork when it is in their possession but it will not be insured by the Bristol Art Gallery and the gallery will not be held responsible for loss or damage.

They recommend that artists carry their own insurance.

The gallery also reserves the right to use your name and images of your artwork for publicity purposes. Your entry into this exhibition constitutes your acceptance of the terms of this agreement.

DEADLINE:
Monday Sept. 20th

JURORS: Nick Jainschigg – Associate Professor Rhode Island School of Design.

Stephan Brigidi – Stephan Brigidi’s work is included in numerous museum collections including: The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris; and the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design.

For complete details, visit the Bristol Art Gallery online!

CALL for ENTRIES: Where are YOU from?

Posted on August 20, 2010August 20, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

SIMPLE AS PIE

I adore themed work, and I’m just narcissistic enough to love an autobiographical theme even more, ha. As artists we’re programmed to put our demons and dirty laundry on display, but what about the sometimes subtle undertones that influence your work…like where you’re from. Seems simple as pie, right? Maybe, maybe not.

Check out this great Call for Entries from the Lander Art Center in Wyoming named As It Turns Out, I’m from… whose idea is to connect your work to roots of childhood or home or whatever works for you. The deadline for entries is September 8th, and there are $1000 in prizes up for grabs!

CALL for ENTRIES: As It Turns Out, I’m From…

At a conference where an artist once spoke about her work in detail, the audience laughed out loud when halfway through she said, “As it turns out, I’m from Pittsburgh.” After learning so much about her artwork it seemed perfectly fitting that her large steel sculptures would be influenced by this historically industrial city.

Many of us make an exodus at some point in our lives– to seek out a life of our own. Those who don’t make an exodus might gladly identify with their background. Either way, our roots often appear in subtle and interesting ways even if we don’t intend for it to happen or notice until later.

THE THEME: The object is to connect your artwork to your roots. The connection may be as simple as the artist mentioned above from Pittsburgh who makes large steel sculptures. Or it may be a connection more direct like painting place related childhood memories or using found objects from your hometown. The interpretation of the connection is in the hands of the artist. Your “home” can be a city, state, country, culture or even a state of mind. Whatever the connection, the Lander Art Center wants you to discover it and share it.

PRIZES: $1000 in prizes are up for grabs! $500 1st Prize, $300 2nd Prize, & a $200 3rd prize

JUROR: Cheryl Delong of Global Arts Gallery, located in Lander, will be the juror.

COMMISSION: The commission on sold artwork is 40%. Selling art is a priority for the LAC. We prefer art that is for sale, but it is not a requirement for show entry.

DEADLINE for completed entries, Wednesday, September 8, 2010. There are 5 items needed to enter, see below. Entry will not be processed without all 5 items.

NOTIFICATION will be emailed Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Please add frontdesk@landerartcenter.com to you contact list and be sure to write your email address on the entry form.

DELIVERY: Accepted artwork is due Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Lander Art Center, 224 Main St., Lander, WY 82520. Please package your artwork well and write your name on the packaging.

TO APPLY: Please mail images on a cd labeled with your name to Lander Art Center, 224 Main Street, Lander, WY 82520 or email to frontdesk@landerartcenter.com:

Up to 3 images (created in the past 3 years):

Dimensions: 1920 pixels for the largest dimension (the other dimension will be less than or equal to 1920 pixels)

File Format: Save all images as BASELINE Standard JPEG. Do not save as a Progressive JPEG.

File Size: JPEGs must be under 1.8 MB.

Color space: Save images in an RGB color space, preferably sRGB

Artist statement

Juried Show Form.doc

Application fee of $35 (check made to Lander Art Center, paypal payment made to frontdesk@landerartcenter.com, or credit card # entered on entry form)

Signed Waiver and Release 6.10.doc

Please see Exhibition Application Guidelines for more details.

ART PUBLICATION: Fraction Magazine

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

CANDIED LECTURE

It has been over a week since I’ve stood on my soapbox and lectured about the advantages of Art Publication. You’ve missed it…haven’t you? Okay, Okay…if you insist, I will take candy from a baby. Here goes: Art Publication is great for your art career. Most exposure is good exposure. There, that’s the short version.

Fraction Magazine has an open-call for submissions for future issues as well as their One Picture Look feature that began in May 2010. Fraction Magazine is an online photography magazine and photographic review.

ART PUBLICATION: Fraction Magazine Open Call

Fraction Magazine was started in a little coffee shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico in March of 2008 by Joshua Spees and David Bram. In 2009, Josh got married, moved to the East Coast, and is now pursuing other photographic avenues.

Today, Fraction Magazine is edited and curated by David, and often includes guest curators and writers such as Melanie McWhorter, Mary Goodwin and Larissa Leclair.

One Picture Look is a new feature (May 2010) to Fraction Magazine.

The idea is to bring attention to the amazing work that is either found on Flickr within the Fraction Magazine Flickr Group or the work that is submitted directly to Fraction Magazine. The idea is that one photograph, will make you want to look at more.

So if you have one picture, that they just have to see, please visit the submissions page or add it to the flickr group.

The One Picture Look page will be promoted just like the rest of the magazine and will be updated every couple of weeks.

To submit your photographs for the next issue of Fraction Magazine, please send a link to your site and tell them the specific portfolio or body of work to look at. Please remember to put “submission” in the subject line of your email.

Due to the large number of submissions, they will not look at emails with attachments. Send your link to fractionsubmissions@gmail.com .

If you have questions, please visit the Fraction Magazine website.

CALL for ENTRIES: 1212 Gallery

Posted on August 17, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

RASPBERRY PERFECTION

Sometimes I come across something that just IS the best of all worlds…like sun-ripened raspberries at the peak of perfection that are being given away by friends for free due to their abundance. Yep, perfect.

Perfect Calls for Entries are rare, but this call from 12 12 Gallery in Richmond is Close. The Call for Entries for the 2010 International Juried Photography Exhibition from the 12 12 Gallery in Richmond, Virginia has a little something for everyone: low entry fee ($25), low sales commission (35%), open to artists everywhere, broad definition of photography and easy of entry (digital files and PayPal). What more could you want?

Call for Entries:
International Juried Photography
Exhibition

12 12 GALLERY announces an open call to all artists working with any photographic process to submit entries for its International Juried Photography Exhibition 2010. The exhibition juror, Dr. Patrick Amsellem, Associate Curator of Photography at the Brooklyn Museum, will award up to $1000 in cash prizes.

ELIGIBILITY Photographers around the world age 18+, working in any photographic process, may submit up to 3 images. Additional images may be submitted at additional cost for up to a total of 5 works. Work previously exhibited at 12 12 Gallery is not eligible.

ENTRY PROCEDURE Entrants are asked to submit digital images on CD, DVD or online. Slides may be submitted for an additional fee of $2.50 (US) per slide, since a digital image is required for the juror to review. Only one image may be submitted for each work.

Preparing Digital Files Generate a digital file of each image at a resolution of 300 ppi, with the longest dimension being 1900 pixels. Save the file in JPG format, at the maximum quality level, which results in a compressed final image size that is approximately 2MB. 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.

Mailed or Hand-Delivered Entries CD or DVD, completed entry form, entry fee, and SASE (for return of CD and notification) must be postmarked by Wednesday, September 15, 2010 and sent to 12 12 Gallery, 12 East 12^th Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23224.

Online Entries: In the body of an e-mail, include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. In this e-mail, please provide file title, work title, medium, framed work size, and sales price for each image you wish to submit. To this e-mail you will attach the images of the work that correspond to this information. Send e-mail with information listed above to 1212galleryrichmond@gmail.com

ENTRY FEE: Each entrant is required to pay a non-refundable $25 (US) entry fee for 3 images. Additional images, at $5 (US) each, for up to 5 total images, may be submitted. Slides may by submitted for an extra $2.50 (US) for each image and the gallery will generate the digital image.

Payment of entry fee will be accepted via PayPal (ijpe2010@gmail.com), personal check (US only), or money order (including international money orders in US dollars) mailed to the gallery at 12 East 12th Street, Richmond, VA 23224, by the postmark deadline of Wednesday, September 15, 2010.

SALES All work must be for sale. 12 12 Gallery will receive a 35% commission on the sale of any work.

Postmark Deadline: September 15, 2010

Online Prospectus: www.1212galleryrichmond.com/ijpe2010prospectus.pdf

Online Entry Form: www.1212galleryrichmond.com/ijpe2010entry.pdf

Other Conditions: Entry forms may be photocopied. Incomplete entries or unlabeled images will not be considered. Please note that images of accepted work may be retained for publicity purposes and will be returned after the exhibition closes. Entries will not be returned without SASE and adequate postage. Artists who do not provide SASE for notification will be notified of acceptance by e-mail.

JUROR: Dr. Patrick Amsellem is the Associate Curator of Photography at the Brooklyn Museum. He was formerly a curator at the Rooseum Center for Contemporary Art in Malmö, Sweden, where he organized the first Swedish exhibition of the work of Andreas Gursky. He has written extensively about art for newspapers and magazines, and is the author of several exhibition catalogues. Amsellem has taught at New York University and received his M.A. and Ph. D. in Art History and Architectural History at New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts.

AWARDS: Cash prizes up to $1000 will be awarded solely at the discretion of the exhibition juror. Recognition of work by Dr. Amsellem may also be designated to the extent he deems appropriate. These designations may not include a cash prize.

LIABILITY AND AGREEMENT: Although extreme care will be taken with all entries and works of art, 12 12 Gallery cannot be responsible for entries and work in transit to or from the exhibition. Work will be covered at 100% of the designated value while in the gallery’s possession.

12 12 Gallery is not responsible for unlabeled CDs. Signing the entry form denotes agreement to the terms and conditions as stated in the entry information. Permission to photograph accepted work for publicity purposes shall be understood to be granted unless specifically denied.

ACCEPTED WORK must be properly framed and wired ready for hanging. Work shipped in Styrofoam peanuts will be returned and not exhibited. 12 12 Gallery reserves the right not to exhibit work that it deems unsuitable for exhibition.

2010 SCHEDULE

Postmark/Online Deadline: September 15
Notification Sent By: October 14
Shipped Work Received By: November 12
Hand-Deliver Work: November 12
Show Opens: November 14
Artist Reception/Awards: November 14
Show Closes: December 19
Pick Up: December 19
Return Shipment: January 3-14

QUESTIONS? Contact the gallery by e-mail at ijpe2010@gmail.com or visit www.1212galleryrva.com for more information or if you have questions.

ARTIST RESIDENCY: Barcelona

Posted on August 16, 2010October 20, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

CREATIVE
SHELLFISH

Need a little inspiration? I turn to food, and I suspect that comes as a surprise to not a one of you. I miss paella de marisco —which ceased to be an option when my husband developed an allergy to shellfish…but I digress.

Instead of turning to seafood paella–which will only make your rear end larger and, if you’re like me, leave you feeling guilty–think Spain…no, really. Check out this opportunity for an Artist Residency Opportunity in the heart of Barcelona brought to you by the art lovers and supporters at homesession.org!

HomeSession: Artist Residency in Barcelona

Where? The flat is a modern loft situated in the center of Barcelona, just near Montjuic Park, 10 minutes walking from the historic center. The area is quiet, lively and “authentic”. There are 2 metro lines. It is a 92 square meter flat with two patios (+ 15 square meters each).

What? The idea of this residency is based on a real integration to local life: the artist shares the flat with the founders of the project: Jerome Lefaure and Olivier Collet. They receive artists for short residencies, up to one month. Of course, the artist has his own keys during his stay.

They have sets, tripods and spotlights for photography and provide support for local contacts, equipments and eventual research of performers, locations, materials. The residency is mainly dedicated to creation, but they often organize a presentation of the work, that makes for a greater interaction with the local art community.

Accomodation: Sharing a flat enables the artist to enjoy freedom as well as better integration with the local life and cultural scene. The private place for the artist is a closed alcove (5,5 Sq. m.) with a double sofa/bed, opening on the kitchen/living room. In the living room, a desk is reserved for the artist; Internet access is available in the whole flat.

Common equipment:
– broadband internet access
– kitchen, refrigerator, micro-wave, washer, oven, dining table chairs etc.
– bathroom, washing machine
– television, video, videoprojector, radio, CD player
– air conditioning / radiant floor heat

Residency as an interchange: They want the residency to be a real opportunity for the artist and are prepared to be a link toward spanish artists and the local artistic community, in terms of making possible collaborations, four-handed creations or artistic events depending on the artist’s interests. Open studio and gallery exhibitions are organized if possible during or at the end of the residency.

Conditions of the residency, fees and living expenses: Due to the limitations of the flat, they only provide residency to one artist each period. The residency is planned for a short period (maximum: one month), and it is possible for a same artist to apply for two residencies.

The do not charge any residency fees to the artists. As an interchange, they ask the artist to give them a piece of artwork at the end of the residency. The artist will also finance their own living expenses as well as the trip to Barcelona on their own.

Application: Please send a complete application form to: info@homesession.org

The application form should include:

– a resume in english, french or spanish
– a cover letter or description of a specific project in english, french or spanish
– 10 to 20 pictures of your artwork. For videos: < 6 Minutes

For more information, visit the Home Session website!