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The Art of Abandonment
The Art of Abandonment explores abandoned and rediscovered objects, locations, and structures. Through the captured image, we can glimpse the memory of ourselves; and our surroundings and preserve them before being lost to time and place. What do these structures and ephemera convey about humanity as we leave them to decay? What is the essence of time and place, and whom are we abandoning?
The Art of Abandonment is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative photographic processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
Theme: Motion < Blur • Curated by: Praxis Directors 2024
Motion Blur in photography creates a paradox: the image is a frozen moment in time, yet what it captures is movement—streaking, bending, or distortion of light and form in the frame. Blur can convey velocity, gesture, or emotional tone. It can introduce dream-like or surreal qualities by invoking the transitory nature of time passing.
Meteors streak across the sky. Figures pass through a space and dissolve. An artist draws with light. These moments reveal motion not as interruption, but as presence—an imprint of time unfolding within the still image.
Praxis Gallery seeks photographic art that explores the visual and conceptual potential of motion and blur.All genres, capture types, black & white, and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic, and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.
ReImagined: The Art of Reclamation
A juried exhibition celebrating innovation in art where artists re-envision forgotten or cast off materials into works of meaning, story, and beauty.
Theme:
Innovative & Inspired, Thoughtful, Story-Driven, and Visionary. Encourages beauty, craftsmanship, and intentional transformation. Welcomes both emerging and established artists with a fresh or bold voice.
Great For:
- Mixed media artists working with textiles, paper, plastic, wood, or found objects
- Fiber and textile artists who use reclaimed fabrics or vintage materials
- Environmental and conceptual artists focused on sustainability and material consciousness
- Educators and youth mentors interested in themes of environmental stewardship and creative thinking
- Artists who are narrative-driven, using materials to tell stories of history, memory, or place
- Intergenerational collaborations, as the theme lends itself to reflection, legacy, and reinterpretation
Important Dates:
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Submission closes on July 17th on Smarter Entry 11:59PM, Acceptance notice sent by Thursday, July 24th.
- Receiving Saturday, August 9th, 11AM to 3PM
- Opens Monday, August 11th
- Closes Friday, October 3rd
- Reception & Awards Wednesday, October 1st, 5 to 7 PM, Awards begin at 5:45PM
- Art Walk Thursday, August 21st, 5-8PM and Thursday, September 18th, 5-8PM
- Last day of Exhibition Friday, October 3
- Artwork Pick Up Saturday, October 4th 11AM to 2PM
Telling Tales
A Single image can have a powerful storytelling impact, change the way we see, and leave a lasting impression. Often, a signature image or motif is associated with an artist or photographer or project. We’re looking for images that stand on their own, able to tell a story without supporting images.Analog and digital manipulation in all its forms welcome. Monochrome or color, all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Our juror for Telling Tales is Frances Jakubek. Jakubek is an image-maker, independent curator, and consultant for artists. She is the co-founder of A Yellow Rose Project, past Director of the Bruce Silverstein Gallery in New York City, and Associate Curator of the Griffin Museum of Photography in Massachusetts.
Recent curatorial appointments include Potential Space: A Serious Look at Child’s Play featuring works by Nancy Richards Farese; Critical Mass, Portland, Oregon; Filter Photo, Chicago; The Griffin Museum of Photography; British Journal of Photography; Les Rencontres d’Arles, France; Save Art Space, Los Angeles; and Photo District News.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
NYC4PA ABANDONED/ABANDON 2025
What comes to mind when you hear these two words? Though they have the same root the meanings can be quite far apart. Is your first thought about things abandoned – like that empty building in the tenement section of town that has been left to the elements with broken windows and peeling paint, or is it the person abandoned by a family who needed to move to another location. But there is also the sense of “abandon” – that free-wheeling person, dancing or jumping for joy with arms stretched out, or the child on a playground ride like a see saw with hands in the air and sheer glee on his/her face.
This call is about those images that depict either interpretation. The field is far and wide and the choice is yours. Send us your best and, as always, all 2D photography
ABSTRACT - Online Photography Only Exhibit
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for “ABSTRACT 2025". Photographers of any level are invited to submit to this open juried online photography exhibit.
Any interpretation of the theme will be considered. Cash prizes awarded for First Place, Second Place and Honorable Mention.
Submit your JPEG's by Sunday, July 20, 2025 by midnight.
For Photography: Photographs must be the artist’s own work. Editing apps and programs such s Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to optimize your images. You cannot add digitals scans, stock images, clip art or AI generated imagery to your pictures. AI fill is allowed for re-touching.
All artwork must be created within the past three years.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on August 1, 2025. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by August 1, 2025, contact manager@capecodartcenter.org. Check your junk email and promotion email folders.
"ABSTRACT" will be live on our website Friday, August 1, 2025. This exhibit will also be shown on a screen at Cape Cod Art Center.
Image by Debbie Owen, "Reflections", Photography
Expressions in Plein Air 2025
EXPRESSIONS IN PLEIN AIR – 2025
CALL TO ARTISTS! – Prospectus
Reception- SEPTEMBER 6 - Show continues through SEPTEMBER 25
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
- All artwork must be original fine art quality conceived and created solely by the entering artist.
- Artwork previously accepted into any EGFAC Competitions will not be accepted.
- EGFAC has the right to reject artwork that does not look like the digital image.
- All artwork must be framed and ready to hang, and no larger than 40”x40” including the frame. Unframed oils/acrylics accepted only if the painting extends around edges. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs. Including the return shipping paid shipping label.
- All art must be for sale.
- The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will handle all sales from the exhibition and retain a 40% commission from all sales.
SHOW DESCRIPTION: – Plein Aire painting is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape. The practice goes back for centuries but was truly made into an art form by the French Impressionists. Their desire to paint light and its changing, ephemeral qualities, coupled with the creation of transportable paint tubes and the box easel—the precursor to the plein air easels of today—allowed artists the freedom to paint “en plein air,” which is the French expression for “in the open air.”
JUROR: John Angell is an award-winning photographer and encaustic artist with artwork in the Museum of Encaustic Art permanent collection, private collections throughout the US, as well as Tokyo and Strasbourg. His recent work uses encaustic in combination with photographic images and mixed media to create one of a kind works of art. It brings a depth of color, luster, texture and mystery to the work. Since 2021, his work has been accepted into over 100 exhibitions including nearly a dozen solo shows. He received honors in twelve of those shows including 4th Place in the prestigious Crocker Kingsley exhibition and top honors in the YoloArts Art Farm show. John lives in Sacramento and received his BFA and BA in Art History from the University of Michigan.
CATEGORIES : - all mediums are accepted
AWARDS - RIBBONS AND MONETARY AWARDS:
Best of Show- $100; 1st Place - $75; 2nd Place - $50;
ENTRY FEE : - $15 Gallery Artists / or $20 fee per entry per piece (non-refundable) – limit 3 entries per artist. To enter go to www.elkgrovefineartscenter.org and click on the Exhibitions Tab and then Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT DATES:
Exhibition Date – September 6 – September 25
Application Deadline – July 21
Acceptance Notification – July 25 via email.
Receiving Accepted works at EGFAC – August 29 & 30 9020 Elk Grove Blvd Suite 101, Elk Grove, CA 95624,
11am – 5pm
Artist Reception – September 6 , 4-7pm, at 5:30pm awards will be announced.
Pick Up Art Works – September 26 & 27 , 11am – 4pm
CITIES BY THE SEA
CITIES BY THE SEA
August 2 – September 14, 2025
JURIED FOR ENTRY: Juror TBA
CASH PRIZES: 1st PLACE $300,
2nd PLACE $200,
3rd PLACE $100,
Honorable Mention $50
Accepted Notification POSTED TO WEBSITE: 7/25/2025
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
- All work submitted must be original works created solely by the exhibiting artist
- No photography, laser prints, or computer generated accepted
- Size not to exceed 36” per side including frame.
- 3-D works must not weigh more than 20 pounds.
- Artwork must be professionally presented, ready to hang with proper wiring
[no sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted] - Work must be labeled on the back with artist name, phone #, title of work, medium, price
- Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing
- White or off-white mats are highly recommended
- Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging
- Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panels
- All entries must be for sale and will remain on exhibit until the show closing date
- Works must be a first time submission and not previously exhibited at SBG
- SBG reserves the right to refuse any submission that does not meet requirements
*Submission must be completed online via Smarter Entry.
Submission Deadline: 7/22/2025 11:59:00 PM (EDT)
Acceptance Notification POSTED TO WEBSITE: 7/25/2025
DROP OFF DATES FOR ACCEPTED WORKS: JUL 26,27,28 12:00 to 4:30PM
PICK UP DATES FOR WORK NOT SOLD: SEP 14 3:00- 4:30 OR SEP 15 &17 12:00 – 4:30 pm
PLEASE NOTE ABOVE DROP OFF AND PICK UP DATES* - No exceptions without prior approval from SBG
*If you plan to ship your entry, please call the gallery for shipping instructions.
All shipping costs are the responsibility of the artist.
FEES
1 Entry $25, $15 for each additional entry
Payment is made at the time of submission through Smarter Entry.
Once payment is made, return to the exhibit page to upload your submission. Please read the entry requirements before submitting. There are no refunds for works that do not meet the above requirements and that are not uploaded through Smarter Entry. If you need assistance with your entry, email studio@springbullgallery.com
(Artwork that is not uploaded to Smarter Entry cannot be juried for entry.)
Gallery sales commission is 35% for each work sold.
PLEASE NOTE: Artworks are not insured by SBG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on SBG premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, SBG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop-off. All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off. SBG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above term.
We look forward to your participation and welcome your support of Spring Bull Gallery.
Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters - "ARTfordable"
In partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop in Frisco, VAGF presents Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters! The theme for this show is "ARTfordable" - all art must be priced at $200 or less.
Submission is for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here prior to the submission deadline.
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 36 inches in either dimension (including the frame).
Free submission for up to two images. Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by July 25, 2025. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by August 1, 2025.
Please make note of these dates and times: Accepted works must be delivered to the Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 100, Frisco TX 75035 on Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A "Meet the Artists" event will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the dropoff time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
All artwork sold must remain on display until the end of exhibition.
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have value of at least $100. Artwork that is not for sale will not be accepted.
LIABILITY:
Please note that by registering for any VAGF art calls you agree that, if selected, your art will be displayed in a public area at your own risk.
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
2025 Art of the Heartland (AHL) National Competition
Art of the Heartland is open to U.S. residents ages 18 and over. Artwork will be 2-Dimensional, any subject matter, with the exception of no nudity. Mena Art Gallery is a family-friendly gallery.
Entries Close: July 25, 2025
Show Dates: September 3 to October 25, 2005
Entry Fees: 1st entry: $40; following entries: $20 ea.
Cash Awards:
1st Place $2,000
2nd Place $1,000
3rd Place $700
Painting Specifications:
• All entries must be the original work of the artist created after June 16, 2021 and done without the supervision of an instructor, mechanical copy aides, computer programs or AI involvement.
• No replicas of any portion of another artist’s published or copyrighted work may be included.
• Entries may not have been exhibited in any previous SWA Mena Art Gallery show. Work that was entered but not accepted into previous SWA Mena Art Gallery shows may be entered again.
• No photographs or over-painted photographs or prints. No digitally manipulated work, painted giclee prints, mechanical, photo or other transferring to the substrate is acceptable or any form of print or reproduction will be accepted.
• Nude subjects must be conservative, not revealing more than one might see in a bikini.
• Image size must be no larger than 38” in any direction, excluding frame. Work must be framed, wired and ready for hanging.
• All work must be for sale and reflect the artist’s current pricing structure.
• Work must be two dimensional only. Mediums are not restricted.
PLEASE SEE OUR PROSPECTUS FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF RULES.
We welcome your entries. If you have questions you may direct them to email: maggie@gmail.com
www.southwestartists.org
www.menaartgallery.org
58th Annual Juried Art Show
Plymouth Center for the Arts is pleased to announce our 58th Annual Juried Art Show competition and exhibit.
Artists are encouraged to submit their original artwork in 8 categories to this non-themed, juried show. Plymouth Center for the Arts membership is not required.
Categories: Photography*, Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel/Drawing, Sculpture, Fine Crafts, Mixed Media and Printmaking.
* Includes all photography. Images must be original and derived from the artist’s own photograph. Programs such as Photoshop may be use to enhance images. No word generated AI images, stock images or clip art is allowed in part or as the entire image.
Awards:
Best in Show - $500
Category Awards* -
First Place - $250
Second Place - $125
Honorable Mention
* Judges have discretion to award or not award prizes in any category.
Opening Night Reception & Awards Presentation:
Saturday, September 13th from 6 - 9pm
Click "READ MORE" below and visit our website to see full propsectus.
Forgotten
Forgotten
The Forgotten, people, places and belongings that once mattered, now unremembered, out of mind, left behind.
Items once significant to someone, personal items, buildings, object, person, a place that once had the importance to another, the possibilities are all around us.
Our juror for the Forgotten is Brian Clamp. Brian Paul Clamp, has over thirty years of experience in the field. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Critical Studies in Modern Art from Columbia University, and is the author of over forty articles and publications on American art to date.
Established in 2000, CLAMP is located in the Flower District in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. CLAMP represents a wide range of emerging and mid-career artists of all media with a specialization in photography. In addition, the gallery carries a large selection of modern and contemporary paintings, prints, and photographs from the early 20th century to the present.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
Moments in Time Members Only Show
Plymouth Center of the Arts
is pleased to announce Moments in Time
our late summer members-only show.
Artists are invited to submit their
original artwork to this non-themed & non-juried show.
Plymouth Center for the Arts Exhibiting Membership is required.
Click Here to Join or Renew
Categories:
Painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, pastel, mixed-media, fine crafts & sculpture.
Awards:
First Place - $100
Second Place - $50
Honorable Mention
2025 Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition
The 2025 Cumberland Valley Artist Exhibition at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown, Maryland is a juried exhibition held annually and is open to photographers in MD, VA, WV, PA, DC.
In honor of the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary of the U.S., the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is planning its 2026 Cumberland Valley exhibitions around national themes. This exhibition will require submissions to be in line with four specific themes of national significance, some of which have been established by the American Association for State and Local History. Artist dealing with these themes through abstraction are welcome.
1. Unfinished Revolutions
2. The Power of Place
3. We the People
4. American Experiment
To learn more about these themes see: https://download.aaslh.org/Making+History+at+250+Field+Guide.pdf
2025 Dia De Los Muertos Open Call
Dia de los Muertos Open Call
Visual 2D/3D Art or Altar
July 7th - August 1st 2025
Rules for Visual Art:
- Must be created by your hands
- No Size limitation
- Entries for sale or not for sale
- Media: works in all media may be entered.
- Artists with works requiring assembly may be asked to assist in installation if accepted.
- Submit up to 4 pieces on https://client.smarterentry.com/artsmerced
Rules for Altars:
- Submit proposal for altars/ofrendas through e-mail director@ecartists.com
- Proposals need to have a plan for set up and concept.
- Limited Altar spaces, altars will be selected from proposed plans.
- Up to 1 submission
- Providing your own table is preferred, but not required.
- Use of wall available.
The MCAC and Curators reserve the right to reject or remove any entry that does not meet the entry requirements or is deemed not to be in the best interest of the Show or the policies of the Multicultural Arts Center and Merced County Arts Council.
Artists will be notified by August 8th through e-mail if entries have been accepted.
Show Dates: SEPTEMBER 3RD — NOVEMBER 16TH
Last Day to enter: AUGUST 1ST, 2025
Notification of acceptance: AUGUST 8TH, 2025
Deliver Entries: AUGUST 11TH—15TH, 2025
M-T 9:30am-2:30pm,
W 9:30am-8:30pm
Pick-up: NOVEMBER 17TH — 19TH, 2025
M-T 9:30am-2:30pm,
W 9:30am-8:30pm
HOW TO ENTER:
Visit the website artsmerced.org
From the Call for Entries tab on the site you can click on a link to SmarterEntry.com Portal.
All entries MUST be submitted and paid via :
https://client.smarterentry.com/artsmerced
If you have difficulty submitting your work with the on-line system, please e-mail director@ecartists.com or director@artsmerced.org
All entry materials (images and fees) must be received within the SmarterEntry.com system by 12:00AM midnight on AUGUST 1ST, 2025.
ENTRY FEES & CONDITIONS:
- $15 per 4
- Limit of (4) pieces per artist
- Entries must be ready to hang or display
* artwork not ready to hang will not be accepted *
(If your pieces need specific backing to hang, artist must provide materials example: including Command Strip Velcro, or specific pins needed to secure piece for hanging)
*artwork without appropriate hardware will not be accepted*
- Pastel/charcoal entries must be under plexiglass or glass
- Artwork may NOT be removed until after CLOSE of SHOW (Nov. 17th—Nov.19th).
SALES:
A 20% commission will be charged for all sales made during or as a result of the show. Art does not have to be for sale.
LIABILITIES:
The borrower (hereafter referred to as “Merced County Arts Council” or “MCAC”) will exercise the same care for the loaned objects as is used with loaned objects of its own. The lender (hereafter referred to as “artist”) certifies that the condition of the loaned objects as stated in the Specifics of Work is accurate and that the loaned objects will withstand the ordinary strains of packing, transportation, and handling. It is understood by all parties that all loaned objects are subject to gradual inherent deterioration for which neither party is responsible. Evidence of damage at the time of receipt or while in custody of MCAC, will be reported immediately to the artist. No alteration or repair will be undertaken without authorization of the artist.
Theme: The Streets at Night: Dusk Till Dawn • Juried by: Valérie Jardin (2025)
Street photography in its unique way it captures the mystery and aura of everyday city living. At night, that aura deepens—shadows lengthen, lights flicker, and the ordinary becomes theatrical. The street photographer, often likened to the historical figure of the flâneur—a wanderer of city streets—observes the rhythms of urban life with a mixture of detachment and curiosity.
After dark, these rhythms shift. Figures pass under neon. Stillness and movement blur. Light shapes mood, and anonymity reigns.
Praxis Gallery seeks photographic art that explores the genre of nighttime street photography: people and places seen after dark, cinematic moments, architectural forms illuminated by streetlight, and the choreography of life under the city’s glow.
BLURRED TIME
Step into a world where clarity fades and motion leaves its mark. This exhibition explores the evocative power of blur in photography—a space where images abandon sharpness in favor of atmosphere, emotion, and poetic ambiguity. Through the soft distortion of form and streaks of movement, each photograph invites the viewer to pause and feel what lies between the frames. Whether capturing the pulse of a crowded city, the sweep of a dancer’s body, or the quiet drift of fog over a landscape, these works reveal the beauty of impermanence. In embracing blur, photographers challenge the notion of perfection, allowing mystery, memory, and sensation to take center stage. This collection invites you to see not just with your eyes, but with your imagination - beyond precision, into feeling
Adult Category - Friends of Forsythe 2025 Juried Photographic Competition
The Friends of Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is pleased to announce the “2025 Juried Photographic Competition- Celebrating Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge”. Color and monochrome images taken within the 48,000-acre boundaries of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge depicting its landscape, flora, wildlife will be accepted. The Adult Category is open to the public, age 18 and older, as of the date of submission.
An exhibit of the winning works plus honorable mentions will be displayed on the Friends of Forsythe webpage and Facebook page.
Photos must be taken within the boundaries of the EB Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge during the past three years.
Contest not open to members of the Friends of Forsythe Board of Trustees or employees of E B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.
NOTE: THE COMPETITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR ONE WEEK, IT WILL NOW CLOSE ON AUGUST 7TH AT 6:00 PM EST.
Student Category - Friends of Forsythe 2025 Juried Photographic Competition
The Friends of Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is pleased to announce the “2025 Juried Photographic Competition- Celebrating Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge”. Color and monochrome images taken within the 48,000-acre boundaries of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge depicting its landscape, flora, wildlife will be accepted. The Student Category is open to the public, age 17 and younger, as of the date of submission.
An exhibit of the winning works plus honorable mentions will be displayed on the Friends of Forsythe webpage and Facebook page.
Photos must be taken within the boundaries of the EB Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge during the past three years.
Contest not open to members of the Friends of Forsythe Board of Trustees or employees of E B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.
NOTE: THE COMPETITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR ONE WEEK, IT WILL NOW CLOSE ON AUGUST 7TH AT 6:00 PM EST.
2025 Works by Associate Members
Shown Above: 2024 Award of Merit - Prairie in Bloom by Jaeohk Keenan
Sep 5- Nov 5, 2025
NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
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Open to Associate Members of New England Watercolor Society
2025Annual Juried Photography Show & Sale
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The Lodi Community Art Center and Gallery (LCAC) presents its Annual Juried Photography Show and Sale. All phone. No AI generated images, battery or electronically operated art will be accepted. Access to the on- be complete until payment of entry fees are made. |
Nature in Focus 2025 - Adult
“Nature in Focus 2025”
FOHR 2025 Photography Competition &
Exhibition - Adult Division
”Ruby-Throated Huming Bird” - 2024 1st Place Adult Division
Photo by Michael McCormick
Friends of Heinz Refuge (FOHR) is excited to announce this year’s photo competition, "Nature in Focus 2025”, celebrating the beauty and diversity of the natural world found at the Heinz Refuge through the lens of photography. From breathtaking landscapes and stunning wildlife, to intricate patterns and textures found in nature, we encourage you to explore the endless possibilities of capturing the essence of the natural world.
The Adult Division is open to photographers 18 and older. There are no restrictions on the type of camera - film, digital, cellphone - used. Whatever your skill level as a photographer, we invite you to showcase your talent and passion for wildlife and nature photography.
- All photos submitted must be shot within the confines of the Heinz Refuge.
- Two Photography Sub-Categories: Wildlife and Nature
- New This Year: Prizes for Best Macro, Most Artistic and Funniest Photo.
- Adult submissions are $10.00 per photo - no limit on the number of photos.
- FOHR Members may submit up to 3 photos for FREE with coupon code.
The top images in each sub-category will be selected from all entries and photographers will be invited to submit their photographs for exhibition at the Refuge with a chance to receive cash awards. Winners will be announced during the Philly Fall Nature Fest in September.
Nature In Focus 2025 - Teens
“Nature in Focus 2025”
FOHR 2025 Photography Competition &
Exhibition - Teen Division
”Marsh Wren” - 2024 1st Place Teen Division
Photo by James Tornetta
Friends of Heinz Refuge (FOHR) is excited to announce this year’s photo competition, "Nature in Focus 2025”, celebrating the beauty and diversity of the natural world found at the Heinz Refuge through the lens of photography. From breathtaking landscapes and stunning wildlife, to intricate patterns and textures found in nature, we encourage you to explore the endless possibilities of capturing the essence of the natural world.
The Teen Division is open to photographers, aged 13 to 18 (if in High School at the time photos are submitted). There are no restrictions on the type of camera - film, digital, cellphone - used. Whatever your skill level as a photographer, we invite you to showcase your talent and passion for wildlife and nature photography.
- All photos submitted must be shot within the confines of the Heinz Refuge.
- Two Photography Sub-Categories: Wildlife and Nature
- NEW THIS YEAR - Prizes for Funniest, Most Artistic and Best Macro Photos.
- Teen photos may be submitted for FREE! - Up to 3 photos may be submitted.
- Parents/Guardians of teens under age 18 must register in SmarterEntry on behalf of their teens.
The top images in each sub-category will be selected from all entries and photographers will be invited to submit their photographs for exhibition at the Refuge with a chance to receive cash awards. Winners will be announced during the Philly Fall Nature Fest in September.
Nature In Focus 2025 - Children
“Nature in Focus 2025”
FOHR 2025 Photography Competition &
Exhibition - Children Division
”Ladybug on the Boardwalk” - 2024 1st Place Children Division
Photo by Nathan Scudder
Friends of Heinz Refuge (FOHR) is excited to announce this year’s photo competition, "Nature in Focus 2024”, celebrating the beauty and diversity of the natural world found at the Heinz Refuge through the lens of photography. From breathtaking landscapes and stunning wildlife, to intricate patterns and textures found in nature, we encourage you to explore the endless possibilities of capturing the essence of the natural world.
The Children Division is open to photographers aged 12 and under. There are no restrictions on the type of camera - film, digital, cellphone - used. Whatever your skill level as a photographer, we invite you to showcase your talent and passion for wildlife and nature photography.
- All photos submitted must be shot within the confines of the Heinz Refuge.
- NEW THIS YEAR: Prizes for Best Macro, Most Artistic and Funniest Photos
- Two Photography Sub-Categories: Wildlife and Nature
- Photos submitted on behalf of Children are FREE! - 1 photo per Child.
- Parents/Guardians must register in SmarterEntry on behalf of their children.
The top images in each sub-category will be selected from all entries and photographers will be invited to submit their photographs for exhibition at the Refuge with a chance to receive cash awards. Winners will be announced during the Philly Fall Nature Fest in September.
Nature in Focus 2025 - Adult - FOHR Members with Coupon Code Only
“Nature in Focus 2025”
FOHR 2025 Photography Competition &
Exhibition - Adult Division - FOHR Members with Coupon Code Only
”Solace in the Rain” - 2024 Bill Buchanan Award
Photo by Anwar Abdul-Qawi
Friends of Heinz Refuge (FOHR) is excited to announce this year’s photo competition, "Nature in Focus 2025”, celebrating the beauty and diversity of the natural world found at the Heinz Refuge through the lens of photography. From breathtaking landscapes and stunning wildlife, to intricate patterns and textures found in nature, we encourage you to explore the endless possibilities of capturing the essence of the natural world.
The Adult Division is open to photographers 18 and older. There are no restrictions on the type of camera - film, digital, cellphone - used. Whatever your skill level as a photographer, we invite you to showcase your talent and passion for wildlife and nature photography.
- FOHR MEMBERS WITH COUPON CODE ONLY may submit up to 3 photos for FREE.
- All photos submitted must be shot within the confines of the Heinz Refuge.
- Two Photography Sub-Categories: Wildlife and Nature
- New This Year: Prizes for Best Macro, Most Artistic and Funniest Photo.
- Adult submissions are $10.00 per photo - no limit on the number of photos.
The top images in each sub-category will be selected from all entries and photographers will be invited to submit their photographs for exhibition at the Refuge with a chance to receive cash awards. Winners will be announced during the Philly Fall Nature Fest in September.
Lucid: In Dreams
Dreams offer us a glimpse into the realm of the unconscious. Although the images flickering and manifesting behind our eyes may seem bizarre and nonsensical, analysis of one's dreams can reveal their essence. Beneath the surface of our consciousness, the latent content of dreams illustrates the hidden meaning of our thoughts, drives, and desires. We suppress the manifestation of our unconscious to defend ourselves from primitive emotions that are especially difficult to contend with. What is revealed to you as you sleep and perchance to dream? What images make you stop and ask—am I dreaming?
Lucid — In Dreams is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative photographic processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
Resident Artist Membership 2025-26
OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND
RESIDENT ARTIST MEMBERSHIP 2025-26
The Resident Artist Membership is an opportunity for 4 Long Island based visual and interdisciplinary artists to develop their craft at the Art League of Long Island. Become a
leader in a creative community that has thrived for over 65 years! Utilize our state of the art studios and extensive offerings of classes to expand your skill set. This is a great opportunity for those artists who are interested in finding mentorship,
learning a new medium, and developing the skills and confidence to teach. The Artist Residency Membership will culminate in the opportunity to teach a One Day Workshop that is open to the general public alongside Art League students and members.
The Resident Artist Membership includes the following benefits:
● 50 free hours of class time per semester- Participants will be able to attend up to 50 hours of instructed class time each semester for the duration of the Artist
Resident Membership. Classes must reach minimum enrollment, and may not exceed maximum enrollment in order to be eligible for this offer. Resident Artist Members will be required to pay in full for additional instructed class time hours that exceed the provided 50 hours.
● Opportunity to teach a one-day workshop in the Fall of 2025- Use the education during your year of study at the Art League to design a one-day workshop that expresses your point of view and strengths as an artist through teachable skills. Resident Artist Members are encouraged to teach their Fall one-day workshops in the mediums they specialize while incorporating skills learned in their year of study.
● Ability to Schedule use of Open Studio Hours- hours in which studios are unused.
● Free admission to ticketed Art League events and lectures
● Access to the Lorraine Graves Grace Memorial Library- of over 2,500 art books.
● Promotion of you and your work on the Art League website and social media
● Free entry into the annual Member’s Exhibition at the Jeanie Tengelsen
Gallery- all members are guaranteed acceptance into this yearly exhibition.
● Group strolling gallery exhibit - Resident artist members will create a group show to be exhibited in the Art league strolling gallery.
The Resident Artist Membership is a one-year membership to the Art League of Long Island that lasts from September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.
Non-refundable Application Fee: $55*
Application period: June 20, 2024 - August 15th, 2024
Applications may only be submitted online. See below for details.
Cost of artist residency for selected artists: $300**
Artists selected for the Resident Artist Membership will be expected to take on a leadership role in community building at the Art League and integrate with our student body. Resident Artist Members will be required to:
● Volunteer at the Art League for a minimum of 6 hours per month- Resident Artist Members are required to volunteer at the Art League for a minimum of 6 hours per month throughout their residency to build art-related skills in gallery planning, art business administration, social media management, and more. The application of volunteer hours will vary by month depending on what projects are being developed by the Art League administration.
● Maintain a journal of your studies to be submitted every month- Document your experience and growth as a Resident Artist Member here at the Art League - in class and beyond - through monthly journal submissions. Share about your work, your process, and what you’ve been learning and creating.
● Work toward teaching a one-day workshop- during the semester immediately following the completion of your membership (Fall 2025). This will include submitting a workshop proposal and drafting a syllabus.
● Attend Resident Artist Membership meetings- (schedule TBD)
*Artists who are not selected for this exclusive opportunity will receive a one-year individual membership
to the Art League of Long Island. Click here to find out more about membership benefits.
**Artist Residency fees do not include materials. The Art League does not provide living accommodations
or private studios for Resident Artist Members.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications may only be submitted online through Smarter Entry. You will be asked to provide the following for the application:
● ONE PDF document containing an artist resume or C.V. and the answers to the following questions in 250 words or less:
○ Statement of Practice (A brief description of your work and process)
○ Statement of Purpose (What do you hope to accomplish during your Artist Resident Membership?)
○ Preliminary Proposal for Workshop (The Resident Artist Membership) culminates in the opportunity to teach a one-day workshop at the Art League of Long Island. Do you have a potential workshop in mind? How would your voice as an artist translate into teachable content?)
● Documentation of work (See guidelines below)
Please label all files with your last name, first name, and work number (ex: Smith-Joe_01, Smith-Joe_02, Etc...)
Applicants can submit up to 10 works. Video works or video documentation of works have a maximum of 10 minutes, cumulatively. Vimeo or Youtube links to video works
required.
2025 Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts Competition and Exhibition
The Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts Competition and Exhibition continues its tradition of highlighting the importance of agriculture while showcasing the talents of California artists. This unique event promotes a deeper understanding of agriculture as both an industry and a way of life, all through the lens of exceptional artistic expression.
First launched in 1994 with support from the California Arts Council, the Madera County Arts Council introduced this agricultural-themed exhibition as part of the statewide California Countryside Festival. Its success inspired the Council to establish the competition as an annual event in 1995, opening participation to artists throughout California by 1997.
Now entering its 32nd year in 2025, the exhibition remains a cherished celebration — connecting art, agriculture, and community in ways that continue to inspire artists, engage patrons, and educate the public on the enduring significance of agriculture in our region and beyond
Masks
We all wear masks. At Halloween, Mardi Gras. At work we are one person, at home, another, and with friends we have yet more masks to choose from. We're looking for images with masks, literal and figurative, color or BW, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Our juror for Masks is Bootsy Holler. Bootsy Holler is an intuitive American artist who has worked in photography for 30 years. She is best known for her work as a portraitist, beginning with intimate depictions of herself and her friends at the center of Seattle's pivotal music scene during the early 1990s and 2000s. These formative years working both ends of the lens cemented her style and methodology. Her empathic journalistic approach informed her work as she segued into a thriving commercial and editorial practice while at the same time always creating art. Her art revolves around family, memory, emotions, eco-feminism, and giving feelings to the inanimate.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
AEROSOL EUPHORIA: The Urban Street Art Scene
OPEN CALL
“AEROSOL EUPHORIA: The Urban Street Art Scene”
NATIONAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION
NYC 9/13 – 10/12
Tamavis and the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition are hyped to drop the open call for Aerosol Euphoria: The Urban Street Art Scene – a national juried exhibition celebrating the raw power, rebellious spirit, and ecstatic energy of urban creativity.
Inspired by the legendary graffiti covered walls and alleys of NYC and beyond, this exhibition seeks to spotlight the full spectrum of street-influenced expression.
Artists from across the country are invited to submit work that captures the pulse of urban life – its grit, its vibrancy, and its unfiltered voice. From aerosol-spray, gritty graffiti tags to the stories captured in street photography; we are looking for art that embodies the essence of street art. The art that lives outside the lines, --- sprayed, tagged, pasted, sculpted, snapped and shouted.
Think of rooftop burners, freight train tags, alley murals, and the raw visual poetry found in every corner of the urban jungle. Whether you’re a street veteran or studio rebel, this is your space to show how the euphoria of street art lives loudly in every form.
So, if your work drips with grit, color, voice and movement --- submit it.
All visual art mediums are welcome, both traditional and contemporary forms, ---painting, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, photography, sculpture.
The exhibition will be curated by Tamavis D. Santiago, a Visual Artist and Independent Curator.
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC/BWAC Gallery) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, artist-run organization located in a historic Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook, waterfront in Brooklyn. With 25,000 square feet of exhibition space, BWAC fosters a vibrant artist community, providing opportunities for artists at all career stages to exhibit their work and engage in creative dialogue. Explore membership opportunities at bwac.org
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline Sunday, August 17, 2025
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, September 13 – Sunday, October 12, 2025, weekends 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
- This opportunity is open to all U.S. residents and residents of U.S. Territories, ages 18 and older.
- Artists working in all media —traditional and non-traditional—are encouraged to apply.
- All artwork must be original in concept, design, and execution, and must be framed or otherwise ready to hang for exhibition.
Please Note:
- All artwork must be for sale. Works marked NFS (Not for Sale), or POR (Price on Request) will not be accepted.
- No reproductions or kit-based work will be considered. Giclée prints or similar reproductions of original works are only accepted if incorporated into a mixed media piece.
- Oversized work (larger than 72” x 72”) or pieces exceeding 30 lbs. are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff and the curator. These must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed, and removed by the artist (or their representative), with prior arrangement.
- Any work that does not meet the stated eligibility requirements is subject to disqualification, regardless of jury selection.
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
● $35 entry fee includes up to 3 images; $5 for each additional image (non-refundable).
● Artists cover all shipping costs and must provide return labels; instructions will follow upon acceptance.
● $30 handling fee for unpacking/repacking and storage (waived if using an Air float box).
● BWAC retains a 30% commission on all artwork sold.
JUDGING
The BWAC Exhibition Committee will jury all submissions and curate the exhibition. Judging will be conducted online through a blind review process. Artwork that differs noticeably from submitted images may be disqualified. All decisions by the jurors/curators are final.
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION
If you’re new to Smarter Entry or last used the system before August 27, 2012, please follow the instructions on the Site Login Page to create a profile. Profiles created after this date are already saved—just log in using your email as your username.
- Choose “Aerosol Euphoria: The Urban Street Art Scene” from the AVAILABLE SHOWS to register. You will be redirected to a secure page to pay the application fee and upload your artwork.
- After paying the application fee, you may upload your images. Please submit files in JPG or PNG format, with the shortest side at least 1,280 pixels and a maximum file size of 4MB.
NOTE:
- Your submission will be considered incomplete and will not be eligible without an uploaded image, even if payment is made. Be sure not to skip this step.
- After the final deadline (8/17/2025), you will no longer be able to access your submission form. Please save the artwork details—such as sizes, prices, and any other relevant information—for your records.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS:
Jury results will be emailed the week after the submission deadline. If you have not received a notification by August 25, send an e-mail to shows@bwac.org.
Accepted artists will receive an Acceptance Letter with instructions for confirming participation, key dates, and full exhibition details.
Artwork drop-off and installation will take place in the week of August 31 to Sept 6.
Pick-up will occur on October 12, at the close of the exhibition, and additional times will be scheduled on October 14 & 16.
For any questions, please contact shows@bwac.org.
ENTRY AGREEMENT:
By submitting artwork to the “Aerosol Euphoria: The Urban Street Art Scene” BWAC exhibition, the artist acknowledges and agrees to all terms and conditions outlined in this prospectus.
2025 Fall Juried Exhibit
Artists are invited to submit their work for the jurying phase of Gallery Main Street’s “Open Theme” fine art exhibit.
Visit www.DowntownTylerArts.com to learn more about Gallery Main Street.
Entries due: August 17
Notifications: August 22
Drop off: September 9
Opening: September 12
Pick-up: November 4
The exhibit will run through until November 3.
96th Phillips' Mill Art Show - FRAMED
While up to four artworks may be submitted to the Phillips' Mill art show, this entry is for the category FRAMED only:
Framed or With Finished Edges - ONE PIECE, enter 1 image including the frame. An additional image, without glass, is permitted if glare is a problem.
NOTE: When entering the dimensions of your artwork for the FRAMED category, please measure to the outside edge of the framing.
YOU MAY ONLY ENTER THE SHOW ONE TIME AND YOU MUST BE WITHIN THE 25 MILE RADIUS FROM PHILLIPS' MILL.
PLEASE SEE PROSPECTUS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION by clicking "View Competition Details" in sidebar.
Max IMAGE SIZE = 8MB, JPG format
IMAGE DIMENSIONS – smallest allowable size is 2000px on the shortest side (Smarter Entry will accept smaller images, Online Show platform will not).
FILE NAME - please use the name of the piece as the file name for the image, with NO SPECIAL CHARACTERS. Please see link in sidebar for more explanation.
Resources to photograph your artwork:
https://www.phillipsmill.org/post/photographing-your-artwork
96th Phillips' Mill Art Show - SCULPTURE
While up to four artworks may be submitted to the Phillips' Mill art show, this entry is for the category SCULPTURE only:
Sculpture - ONE PIECE, enter 3 views
YOU MAY ONLY ENTER THE SHOW ONE TIME AND YOU MUST BE WITHIN THE 25 MILE RADIUS FROM PHILLIPS' MILL.
PLEASE SEE PROSPECTUS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION by clicking "View Competition Details" in sidebar.
Max IMAGE SIZE = 8MB, JPG format
IMAGE DIMENSIONS – smallest allowable size is 2000px on the shortest side (Smarter Entry will accept smaller images, Online Show platform will not).
FILE NAME - please use the name of the piece as the file name for the image, with NO SPECIAL CHARACTERS. Please see link in sidebar for more explanation.
96th Phillips' Mill Art Show - PORTFOLIO
While up to four artworks may be submitted to the Phillips' Mill art show, this entry is for the category PORTFOLIO only:
Portfolio - ENTER UP TO TWO PIECES
NOTE: Artwork size informationshould include frame and mat.
YOU MAY ONLY ENTER THE SHOW ONE TIME AND YOU MUST BE WITHIN THE 25 MILE RADIUS FROM PHILLIPS' MILL.
PLEASE SEE PROSPECTUS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION by clicking "View Competition Details" in sidebar.
Max IMAGE SIZE = 8MB, JPG format
IMAGE DIMENSIONS – smallest allowable size is 2000px per side (Smarter Entry will accept smaller images, Online Show platform will not).
FILE NAME - please use the name of the piece as the file name for the image, with NO SPECIAL CHARACTERS. Please see link in sidebar for more explanation.
Resources to photograph your artwork:
https://www.phillipsmill.org/post/photographing-your-artwork
2025 New England Regional Exhibition
Shown above: Tragedy of War by Craig Masten, 2023 New England Regional Award Winner
November 14, 2025 – January 9, 2026
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS: August 28, 2025
HOSTED BY:
New England Watercolor Society
at The Mosesian Center for the Arts
321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 (map)
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Wednesday-Friday 12:00-6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 12:00-4:00 pm
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to any artist aged 18 and older, and residing in New England
NEWS Members will receive a discount for entries at checkout: for details see prospectus
SIZE RESTRICTION:
Paintings may not exceed 40 inches in width, including frame (outside dimensions)
Juror of Selection & Awards:
JANINE GALLIZIA - International artist, judge, curator and author
ARTiculate Your Truth
What does your truth look like, feel like, sound like - when expressed through creativity?
ARTiculate Your Truth is a juried exhibition that invites artists of all ages, backgrounds, and disciplines to explore and express their personal truths through art. Whether you’re just beginning your creative journey or have been walking the path for decades, this show honors the power of honest expression and the diverse ways we use art to process, respond to, and shape the world around us.
Theme
A showcase of bold expression, authentic voice, and the transformative power of creative truth-telling, through any medium.
From the uninhibited imagination of children to the seasoned reflections of experienced makers, this exhibition welcomes artwork across all forms: painting, sculpture, digital media, textile, collage, photography, spoken word, sound, installation, performance, and beyond. If it ARTiculates your truth, it belongs here.
What We Celebrate
- Authenticity – Each piece is a unique window into the lived experiences, emotions, values, and dreams of its creator.
- Courage – To speak your truth through art is a brave act, and we honor that bravery at every stage of artistic practice.
- Diversity – In voice, discipline, and identity. This exhibition thrives on the vibrancy of difference.
- Community Dialogue – Viewers are invited to engage not only with the work but with the spirit behind it. This is a show that asks you to listen, with your eyes and your heart.
Tone & Intent
- Empowering – Uplifting all voices, especially those who have been historically underrepresented or overlooked.
- Contemporary – Relevant, honest, and connected to the issues, emotions, and inspirations of our time.
- Celebratory – A joyful honoring of creativity in all its forms.
- Respectful – Every artist is recognized as a visionary with something meaningful to contribute, regardless of age, training, or style.
Important Dates:
- Submissions close on September 6th on Smarter Entry at 11:59PM, Acceptance notice sent by Tuesday, September 16th.
- Receiving Saturday, October 4th, 11AM to 2 PM
- Reception and Awards Wednesday, November 12th, 5 to7 PM, awards begin at 5:45PM
- Art Walk Thursday, October 16th
- Last day of Exhibition Thursday, December 4th
- Artwork Pick Up Friday, December 19th, 11AM to 2 PM
Pigments of Your Imagination
The Art League of Long Island is celebrating it’s 70th anniversary with the exhibition titled “Pigments of Your Imagination!” Artists are encouraged to share with us their use of color to relay emotion, perceptions, and effects in a variety of mediums. Color can create harmony, contrast or depth. Color schemes can affect the meaning and mood of your art and create a visual impact. We look forward to seeing your work and how the colors that you use impact the viewer, set compositional moods, and stir emotion. These works may be realistic or abstract. All mediums will be considered, with the exception video.
A JOURNEY THROUGH MY IMAGINATION
PROSPECTUS APPLICATION & ARTIST AGREEMENT
A Journey Through My Imagination
January 16 - March 26, 2026
MOREAN ARTS CENTER
719 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701
EXHIBITION COORDINATOR: Gina White
CONTACT INFO: ginabwhite@yahoo.com
IMPORTANT DATES:
- ONLINE SUBMISSIONS BEGIN: 6/4/25
- DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 9/15/25
- NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: 10/1/25
- SMARTER ENTRY SUBMISSION FEE: $40 for 2 pieces & $5 for a third.
- NUMBER OF ENTRIES ALLOWED: 3
- OPENING RECEPTION: January 16th from 5pm to 8pm
- SHOW CLOSES: 3/26/26
- SIZE RESTRICTIONS: 36” max in any direction
- ART DELIVERY DATE: 1/3/26 to 1/7/26 (Morean is closed 1/4/26)
- ART PICK UP-DATE: 3/27/26 to 3/31/26
HOW TO INTERPRET THIS THEME/TITLE:
- Imagination is a broad topic, and can be interpreted in many ways, from all aspects of the artistic spectrum. Our exhibit will be in the largest of three galleries at the Morean. The other two shows will be focusing on the similar subject of “daydreams”.
DELIVERY AND PICK UP DETAILS
- Delivery and pick up address: Morean Arts Center: 719 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701
- Shipping:
- Shipped art arrival dates: 1/3/26 to 1/7/26 (Morean is closed on Sunday, 1/4/26)
- Hand-delivered art date & time: 1/3/26 to 1/7/26 10am to 5pm (Morean is closed on Sunday, 1/4/26)
- Artwork pick-up date & time: 3/27/26 to 3/31/26 10am to 5pm
- Returned artwork shipping details: All artwork shipped by FedEx or UPS must include a FedEx or UPS prepaid, bar-coded, return shipping label. Please tape the prepaid shipping label to the inside of the box or shipping container where it will be easily seen and identified. Artwork shipped with packing peanuts will not be accepted. Do not ship via the US Postal Service.
Please READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS and WAIVER VERY CAREFULLY because your signature on your Smarter Entry submission signifies agreement with the terms and conditions of this Prospectus Application, including but not limited to the waiver of liability.
INSTRUCTIONS
AWARD INFORMATION:
- 1st Place: $500.00
- 2nd Place: $250.00
- 3rd Place: $125.00
- Honorable Mention (4): $25.00 each
JUROR INFORMATION:
- Amanda Cooper, Chief Curator, Morean Arts Center
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Fine art categories accepted are oil, acrylic, wax, photography*, mixed media, collage, sculpture, printmaking, pastels, watercolors, mosaics, ceramics, fiber arts. *Digitally created work must be identified as such in the medium/description.
- Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) assisted, as a minor component (not entirely AI generated or underpainted) and digital media are acceptable if labeled with “digital” and/or “AI assisted” somewhere in the medium label. Original digital artwork IS acceptable as a fine-quality printout. If AI is determined by the submission and not declared, it will be disqualified. Please be honest about your chosen medium.
- Artwork generated through AI based upon a third party's intellectual property will not be accepted. Original art based upon another’s intellectual property MUST be credited to the owner of that copyright or trademark; and, the submitting artist MUST provide in advance of the show written evidence of consent from that third party to produce any derivative works or copies of that third party’s intellectual property.
- Submissions are through Smarter Entry @ ttps://client.smarterentry.com/NAWAFL Simply Click on MEMBER LOGIN at the top of the page and log in to your account. Click on “A Journey Through My Imagination” under CURRENT PROSPECTUSES.
- Digital image specifications: 1920 pixels @ 300 dpi on longest side. JPG format
- Label digital images as follows: lastname_firstname_title_medium_dimensionsininchesHxW_price.jpg
- For example: Smith_Jane_Seaside_watercolorandink_18x24_500.jpg
- Sculptures must have size indicated as follows (H x L x W). Pedestals will be provided by the Morean.
- Smarter Entry will ask you to describe the materials and techniques used as well as add a small artist statement describing your thoughts on the artwork submitted.
- Sale of Work: Artist receives 50% NAWAFL receives 10%, Morean receives 40%.
ELIGIBILITY
- All NAWA Signature members in good standing who are also members of the NAWA-Florida chapter.
- Any artwork not previously an award winner in another NAWA-FL show.
PAINTING & LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
NAWA is a not-for-profit art organization, and as such will not list anything other than the name of the artist, the title of the work, its dimensions, medium and price on the labels.
- The venue requires all labeling information must be as follows and cover 50% of retail price while on premises only.
- Artist 100-word bio
- Artist Headshot
- Artist Statement of 100 words or less
- Email label information to the exhibition coordinator is due to ginabwhite@yahoo.com by January 5th, 2026
- All work must be framed (or gallery wrapped) & wired for hanging (no saw tooth hangers).
- All work must be the original work of the artist (no production prints).
- Artwork displayed in the show must match the .jpeg submitted (no substitutions).
- All 2D artwork MUST be wired across the back or it will not be accepted!
- All paintings must remain in place for the duration of the show
- All artwork must be for sale. (This is a NAWAFL request vs Morean’s)
MARKETING
- The Morean Curator will provide an opening announcement via e-mail and press release to the media.
- Venue is providing publicity in the Morean Newsletter, the Morean's
Website, and for other educational purposes.
- Marketing for this show will include press releases, posts on NAWAFL’s social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook, AND moreanartscenter.org as well as the artists’ social media sites.
- Each artist is asked to provide publicity on their own websites and social media sites.
- There will be an Artists’ talk scheduled at a date during the exhibition dates and we are looking for interested accepted artists to participate.
ARTIST’S AGREEMENT AND WAIVER
My application for entry into the Exhibition, “A Journey Through My Imagination” at the Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL, 33701 binds me to the Agreement as stated below, and I am to hold available said artwork from 1/16/26 until the removal date of 3/27/26-3/31/26.
In consideration of the display of my artwork, I hereby declare I am the owner and creator of the original artwork being submitted by me, both as to the artwork's physical manifestation and the copyright of the artwork. I accept full responsibility for any casualty of any kind while in the National Association of Women Artists, Inc.-Florida Chapter (NAWAFL) Exhibition, “A Journey Through My Imagination.”
I understand that my work may not be included if it fails to meet professional presentation standards (as determined by the NAWAFL Exhibitions Committee), including but not limited to: unprofessional framing, sawtooth hangers (must be professionally wired), or delivering the incorrect work. I hereby waive any and all claims against the National Association of Women Artists, Inc., as well as their employees, officers, directors and committee personnel.
Nevertheless, for the purpose of this agreement, I agree that the stated value of the artwork shall be One and No/100 dollars (1USD, $1), in the event of any loss or damage to the artwork. I agree to allow an image of my artwork to be exhibited or to be used without charge for advertising and/or promotion in the furtherance of the Exhibition, and for other purposes including, but not limited to, traditional media, social media, website, as well for public relations, prior to and/or during or after the Exhibition. In the case of post-Exhibition promotion and advertising, NAWAFL will request permission to use images for promotion. My work is to be available for sale at the price stated in my application.
The work on exhibition is considered part of the Exhibition from point of delivery between the 1/3/26 and the close of the Exhibition, 3/26/26. NAWAFL retains the discretion to decline to exhibit artworks if they do not meet the requirements of NAWAFL submission guidelines or contain any inflammatory or offensive materials.
In the event of a dispute with regard to this Waiver Agreement, I agree that all disputes must be adjudicated in a State Court in the County, City and State of New York (i.e., Manhattan), under the Laws of the State of New York, without regard to choice of law rules.
USE OF NAWA LOGO & TRAEMARK SEAL PROHIBITED: The use of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc.'s logo, without prior written permission is prohibited. The use of the registered Trademark Seal and the logo of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. for any personal or business use on any documents, postcards, invitations, and other promotional materials and communications is a violation of law.
Consent by Signature: By my signature on the Smarter Entry submission, I agree to the terms and conditions of this Prospectus Application and Waiver.
THE AUTUMN NATIONAL 2025
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for "THE AUTUMN NATIONAL 2025". Open to all emerging & established artists, photographers and sculptors. No crafts or commercial prints will be accepted.
Any subject matter is considered. Cash awards given to Best of Show, First Place, Second Place and Third Place in all mediums with five or more in a category. A special award for Best Landscape will also be awarded.
Members must enter CCAC in the discount code box, then click "apply" for member discount. *Membership status will be verified*
Take the best picture of your art and submit your JPEG's by Sunday, September 21, 2025 by midnight.
For painters of all media: Entries must be of original work, they cannot be a copy of another painting; a magazine or newspaper photo, or any type of reproduction; the entry must be the artist's own composition.
For Photography: Photographs used must be the artist's own. Photo editing apps and programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to enhance original photographs. Digital scans, stock, image downloads or word generated AI images may not be used.
For Digital Art: All work should be of the artist’s own creation. Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work. Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.
No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
All artwork must be created within the past three years. Framed artwork must be less than 45" in length. No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
This exhibit is being judged by Cate Hunter Kashem, Kat O'Connor and Allie Richards.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on October 3, 2025. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by October 3rd, contact manager@capecodartcenter.org. Check your junk and promotion email folders. It will also be posted on our website (under Open Juried Exhibits)
"THE AUTUMN NATIONAL 2025" will be exhibited in our galleries October 20 - November 14, 2025. Receiving day for accepted pieces is Monday, October 20, 2025, between 9-4:00. If shipping NO packaging peanuts allowed. If using U.S. Postal Service, mail work to P. O. Box 85, Barnstable, MA 02630. If using FedEx or UPS, send artwork to 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630.
The open reception will be Friday, October 24, 5:00-7:00 pm, awards presented at 6:00 pm.
Pick up day is Monday, November 17, 2025.
Image by Sissi Sneve-Schultze, "Simply Sweet", Oil
NYC4PA REFLECTIONS 2025
Think of the amazement of a child’s face the first time they see their reflection and know they can make that image move when they do. It is joy, amusement, surprise. But that is only the beginning. As our life experiences mature, reflections become so much more than a copy of our own image. Virtually everything can be placed near a reflective surface and, as if by magic, you get to see two, or three or…. And the possibilities are endless. From a skyline reflected in a park lake, to the flash of sunlight reflected on a steel pipe, pedestrians in a department store window, and waves of sunlight reflected off the ocean that show as playful lines on a child’s face.
This call is about all types of reflections. Images can show both an object/person/animal and its reflection, or it can be one with just the reflection, and that reflection can be a clear copy or distorted with ripples, oil deposits, curved glass….
As with all NYC4PA calls all 2D photographic images are welcome.
2025 Photo Contest
Winyah Rivers Alliance is launching our 2025 Summer Campaign. We'll be hosting events throughout our greater Winyah Bay watershed including our annual Photography Contest.
We invite you to participate in our 2025 Photography Contest, sharing your photographs celebrating our fishable, swimmable, drinkable rivers.
Rules for Entering:
- The contest is open to everyone. Emphasis in judging will be given to photographs that show the splendor and charm of our local rivers and ecosystems.
- Each contestant may enter as many photographs as desired. Entry fee is $11.00 per photograph.
- Entry Categories are: a) Georgetown County Heritage (iconic); b) Scenic; c) Wildlife
- The photographs should have been taken in North or South Carolina (note: for the Georgetown County category, the photo must be taken in Georgetown County, SC)
- Each contestant agrees to allow Winyah Rivers Alliance, and its sponsors, to use their entries, without compensation, to promote our goal. This may include exhibition, calendar, and fundraising. All entrants will retain the right to their work.
- To enter, go to https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry#. No need to resize your image; the website will resize it to fit. Should your image win, a TIFF or PSD file at 300 PPI must be made available for printing purposes.
- Winners will be contacted prior to, and announced at, our Photo Contest Reception scheduled for Friday, October 16th, 11:30am-1:30pm, at the Waccamaw Neck Library in Pawley's Island..
- The following awards will be presented: Best of Show - $150.00; 1st Place in each category - $100.00; Second and third place winners will also receive prizes. Winners are eligible for only one prize.
- All entries must be received by September 30th.
- For questions, email winyahrivers@winyahrivers.org.
Thank you Sponsors!
803 Labs, Inc., The Bunnelle Foundation
Women's Work
National Association of Women Artists South Carolina Chapter
Presents: Threads of Labor - Women’s Work
Online Exhibit October 15 - November 15, 2025
Eligibility:
This NAWA SC exhibit is only for current NAWA SC members. You MUST be a member in good standing during the entire date range of the exhibit. If you are a National NAWA member and would like to participate, you can join the SC Chapter today. Contact Membership Chair Susan Irish at: art.nawasc@gmail.com.
Artists Submissions:
Submissions are handled through https://client.smarterentry.com/nawasc. This is a juried exhibit. Please read the prospectus thoroughly. You may submit up to two artworks. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. Entry fee: $35 for two works of art.
Submission Dates: September 1 - September 30, 2025
Exhibit Reception: An online reception, through Zoom, will take place October 15, 2025. Artists statements are not required to be submitted on Smarter Entry, as artists will have a the opportunity to speak about their work during the Zoom reception.
Theme: Threads of Labor - Women’s Work in America’s thirteen Colonies during the Continental Congress, 1774 - 1781.
Exhibit Overview:
Threads of Labor - Women’s Work is an art exhibit that explores the overlooked contributions of women during a pivotal period in American history: 1774 - 1781 and the lead up to the American Revolution. Through a diverse range of mediums—textiles, painting, sculpture, photography, and multimedia works—contemporary women artists will reflect on the concept of “women’s work,” connecting historical narratives with modern artistic interpretations. This exhibit reclaims and reimagines the labor, creativity, and resilience of women who shaped the cultural and economic landscape of colonial America.
Historical Context:
During the period of the Continental Congress, New England specialized in lumber, fishing, and shipping; the Middle Colonies in furs, grains, and other foodstuffs; the Chesapeake areas, of Virginia and Maryland, specialized in tobacco; and the South, primarily reliant on enslaved labor, had an agrarian economy of indigo, rice and cotton. Women’s work, both within the home and in the broader economy, was essential yet often invisible. Whether White, Black, or Indigenous, women’s labor spanned domestic chores, midwifery, weaving, managing homes and plantations, and producing goods vital to the local economy. For enslaved African women, their contributions were not only in the fields but also in crafting, cooking, and maintaining the cultural heritage of their communities through oral traditions, music, and arts like basket-weaving.
At the same time, 1775 marked the rise of revolutionary sentiments. Colonial women contributed to the Patriot cause by participating in boycotts of British goods, and sewing homespun clothing, and maintaining households while men went to war. Their work was crucial, yet it often remains a footnote in historical records.
Artistic Exploration:
This exhibit draws connections between the literal and metaphorical threads women wove throughout history. It challenges traditional gender roles by highlighting how labor once deemed “domestic” was, in fact, an integral part of early America’s political and economic fabric. Each artwork tells a story—of persistence, creativity, and survival—by revisiting the forms of work that defined women’s roles in 18th-century America.
- Textile Arts: Quilts, embroideries, and woven fabrics inspired by 18th-century techniques are welcomed, These pieces will reflect the painstaking craftsmanship that sustained families and revolutions alike.
- Sculpture: Artists will reimagine tools of women’s labor—spinning wheels, looms, and cooking utensils—into modern works of art that critique the gendered division of work.
- Works on Paper: Painting, photography, collage, and mixed media art will present a visual dialogue to focus on women’s roles in production, resistance, and social cohesion.
Themes and Goals:
1. Reclaiming History: The exhibit seeks to highlight how “women’s work” from 1774 - 1781 was much more than simple domesticity—it was an essential part of the economy and social fabric.
2. Intersectionality: Through its focus on women of different racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, the exhibit emphasizes how race, class, and gender intersected in defining women’s experiences of labor during this time.
3. Continuity and Change: By bringing the past into conversation with contemporary art, the exhibit aims to show how the legacy of women’s labor persists, evolving through time but retaining deep cultural significance.
4. Empowerment and Resistance: Whether participating in boycotts, creating homespun goods for the revolution, or sustaining the community through arts and crafts, women were agents of change. Their stories are honored as part of the larger revolutionary narrative.
Conclusion:
Threads of Labor - Women’s Work will offer visitors a profound exploration of women’s contributions in Colonial America, blending history and contemporary art to create a dialogue about the value of women’s work, both seen and unseen. This exhibit invites artists and viewers to reflect on the enduring impact of these women and consider how their labor continues to resonate in modern discussions of work, gender, and art.
Awards:
First Place: $200
Second Place $100
Third Place $75
2 Honorable Mentions
Sponsored Award: $100
Flavia Lovatelli, Exhibition Chair
art.nawasc@gmail.com
National Association of Women Artists
Exhibition Chair SC Chapter
Eighteenth Annual Cup Show – Form and Function
Gulf Coast State College Amelia Center Gallery is hosting its annual juried exhibition that explores the idea of the drinking vessel. The focus of the exhibit is on the function and concept of the drinking vessel, including its relation to history, politics, craft, technology, utility, and narrative. It is a survey of the wide variety of approaches to contemporary ceramics through the lens of the most intimate and accessible vessel – the cup. This year’s juror is Martha Grover.
Collective Illumination
A Juried Exhibition Celebrating Light, Connection, and Creative Uplift
What does it mean to illuminate a community? To shine light on its stories, voices, struggles, and triumphs?
Collective Illumination is a juried, multidisciplinary exhibition that invites artists of all backgrounds, ages, and practices to explore the transformative power of light - both literal and symbolic, as a force for connection, celebration, and shared humanity.
As the days grow shorter and the year winds down, this exhibition invites us to gather around the glow of creativity and imagine what it means to uplift one another through artistic expression. From works that shimmer, glow, and cast shadows to those that radiate emotional depth, resilience, or collective joy, Collective Illumination highlights the many ways artists reflect, reveal, and elevate the world around them, especially in times of stillness, introspection, or change.
Whether you're a youth exploring identity, a seasoned artist reflecting on community, or a collaborator creating space for others to shine, this show welcomes diverse interpretations of illumination as material, metaphor, and message.
Tone: Inspiring. Reflective. Visionary. Warm.
Great For:
- Textile & fiber artists working with shimmer, translucency, or light-reactive materials
- Sculptors incorporating glow, shadow, or movement
- Mixed media artists exploring themes of illumination, visibility, or emotional clarity
- Community-based or collaborative works that spotlight shared stories or connections
- Abstract expressions of joy, transformation, resilience, or gratitude
Let your creativity light the way, and be part of this radiant celebration of art that uplifts, connects, and reflects the beauty of being together.
Important Dates:
- Submissions close on November 13th on Smarter Entry, at 11:59PM, Acceptance notice sent by Thursday, November 20th.
- Receiving Friday, December 19th, 11AM to 2 PM
- Opens Monday, December 22, 2025
- Closes, Friday, February 27, 2026
- Artwalk Thursday, February 20, 2026
- Reception & Awards Wednesday,February 25th, 2026
- Artwork Pick Up Saturday, February 28th, 11AM to 2PM
"Youth in Bloom"
This is an exhibition for families, educators, and the broader community to witness the powerful potential of youth when they’re given space to express and grow.
Exhibition Concept:
Our annual young artists exhibition of artistic growth and self-expression by our community’s budding creatives. Just like spring, their art and ideas are fresh, hopeful, and full of potential. Artists and creatives ages 3 to 25 are encouraged to submit but artists of all ages inspired by the theme may submit for consideration to be included in the exhibition.
Tone: Hopeful, vibrant, affirming, full of discovery.
Important Dates:
- Submissions close on March 5th on Smarter Entry, at 11:59PM, *Acceptance notice sent by Thursday, March 12th.- all young artists will have at least one piece accepted, additional pieces are contingent on available space. Please note: Student Membership and Family Membership holders get their first piece entered for free with membership discount code: YIB26
- Receiving Saturday, March 21st, 11AM to 2 PM
- Opens Monday, March 23rd, 2026
- Closes, Friday, June 5, 2026
- Art Walks Thursday, April 16th & Thursday May 21
- Reception & Awards Wednesday,February 25th, 2026
- Artwork Pick Up Saturday, June 6th, 11AM to 2PM
Our Radiant State: Artfully United
Exhibition Dates: June 29 – September 25, 2026
Reception & Awards: Wednesday, September 23, 5:00–7:00 PM
Art Walks: July 16, August 20, September 17
Call for Artists:
Our Radiant State is a joyful and multidisciplinary celebration of California’s 175th anniversary and the United States’ 250th. This juried exhibition invites artists to reflect on unity, diversity, creativity, and place, how our shared history and dreams shape the future.
Great For:
- Artists exploring legacy, identity, and cultural history
- Works highlighting CA's natural beauty or cultural contributions
- Collaborative, intergenerational, or multilingual art forms
- Performance, installation, and visual art in any medium
Tone: Joyful. Colorful. Empowering. Hopeful.
Important Dates:
- Submissions Close: May 21 at 11:59 PM (via Smarter Entry)
- Acceptance Notification: May 28
- Artwork Receiving: Saturday, June 27, 11 AM – 2 PM
- Exhibition Opens: Monday, June 29
- Exhibition Closes: Friday, September 25
- Artwork Pick-Up: Saturday, September 26, 11 AM – 2 PM
AMPED
CLOSED
“AMPED: The Art of Rock & Roll”
A NATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW NYC JULY 19 – AUG 24, 2025
Amped: The Art of Rock & Roll is an exhibition celebrating the cultural and historical impact of rock and roll, showcasing the exhilarating synergy between visual art and music while exploring the music’s transformative influence on art.
We are looking for work that captures the rebellious spirit of rock and roll.
Amped is a visual expression of the energy you experience when this music moves through you and ignites a fire in your soul. We challenge you as an artist to capture and amplify that energy. The exhibition is open to all visual media.
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition is an artist-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit. With 25,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space set in a Civil War-era warehouse on the waterfront of Red Hook Brooklyn. BWAC provides exhibition opportunities to artists of various levels of experience as well as professional development and public engagement. Explore membership opportunities at bwac.org
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline Extended to Sun, June 29, 2025
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, July 19– Sunday, August 24, 2025 weekends 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
This call for submission is open to all residents of the U.S. and its Territories, 18 years of age or older. The show will be curated by BWAC VP and ceramicist Sandy Forrest, and artist, musician, songwriter and producer Dan Lawson. Entry is open to all artists working in all traditional and non‐traditional formats. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution and framed/ready to hang for exhibition.
Note:
- Artwork must be available for sale. NFS or POR will not be considered
- Crafts, kit work or reproductions of original works in other media (such as giclee reproductions of oil paintings), unless used as part of a mixed media work, will not be considered
Oversize Work, exceeding 72” X 72”, and overweight work exceeding 30lbs, are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff, but must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed and removed by the artist (or their agent) upon prior arrangement with BWAC. Any work not meeting these eligibility requirements can automatically be disqualified regardless of juror selection. Wearable art
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
- Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight of June 29, 2025. All entry fees are non‐refundable.
- Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
- Handling fees for Shipping- $30 Covers unpacking/repacking for return shipping as well as storage of original packaging or procurement of replacement packaging. This fee will be waived if shipped in an Airfloat box.
- BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibition sold artwork
JUDGING
The BWAC Exhibition Committee will jury the submissions, and the exhibition. All judging for the competition will be online and artwork is blind juried. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the jurors/curators is final.
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION
Follow the directions on the Site Login Page to create a profile, if you are new to Smarter Entry or used the system prior to August 27, 2012. Profiles created in Smarter Entry after the date above have been saved in the system. Simply log in using your email as your username.
- Select “AMPED” to register (UNDER AVAILABLE SHOWS). You will be redirected to a secure page to pay the application fee and upload your work.
- Once you have paid your application fee, you can upload your images. Submit your images as JPG or PNG file with the shortest side being no less than 1,280 pixels, max file size 4MB.
NOTE:
- Your Submission is not complete and will not be valid if you do not upload an image even if you pay. Please do not skip this step.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Direct all questions to shows@bwac.org. The curator’s results will be emailed July 1, 2025. If you have not received notification by July 3, please notify us at the email above. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will include instructions to confirm participation, deadlines, and all the details needed to exhibit.
Drop-Offs and Installation will be JULY 5, 6 and 10. Pick-Ups will be Sunday JULY 24 after the show closes and JULY 25, 26.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “AMPED: The Art of Rock & Roll” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
Young Artists 58th Annual Pembroke Arts Festival
The 58th Annual Pembroke Arts Festival will take place this year on the weekend of August 9th and 10th at the new Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke MA. Submissions will be online and should not show a frame with the submitted image.
Up to TWO ARTWORKS per child may be entered. They can be Fine Art, Photography, or a combination. Parents please enter Your Name and Email to submit your child's work, but be sure to enter the Young Artist's Full Name in the separate field indicated, after the title for each artwork. Please note that entries are limited to two per student but you'll now be able to enter several children under one email. (Teen artists with their own email addresses can enter under their own name, but be sure to put your name in the Additional Notes field as the artist also.)
Artwork will be received at the Community Center on two dates- Thursday July 31st from 6-8:00 pm and Saturday August 2nd from 9-11:30 am. Works must be framed (or otherwise with finished edges) and WIRED when dropped off (NO Tape). Size is limited to 18x24". Young Artists artwork may be entered at drop-off if not previously entered via Smarter Entry, but will NOT be displayed on our website unless entered online.
Categories are based on Student's Grade completed, and works should have been done within that year up to the present.
Artists must make arrangements to pick up displayed artwork between 4-5:30 on Sunday 8/10, as there are no storage facilities available. The PAF Committee will not be able to receive mailed entries.
Artworks, including those entered online and at drop off, will be juried for prizes. Winners will be notified and receive an invitation to the Young Artists Awards Ceremony, to be held Friday evening 8/8/24 from 6-7:00. All are welcome to attend!
We hope you will attend the Arts Festival to enjoy the Juried and Young Artist Exhibits, Artisans Craft Fair, Kids Crafts table, accomplished Artists in Action, and continous live music and dance performances, including a Free Saturday evening concert from 6-8:00!
Please visit pembrokeartsfestival.org for more information.
58th Annual Pembroke Arts Festival Juried Exhibit
The 58th Annual Pembroke Arts Festival's Juried Exhibit is open to all artists 16 and older, though two awards are specifically for Pembroke residents. We will offer the same categories as in previous years, with cash prizes of $150 for 1st place; $100 for 2nd place; $50 for 3rd place; $100 for Pembroke Artist and $100 for Pembroke Photographer. There is also a $500 prize for Best in Show. The Memorial Awards of $100 include the Delores Quill Memorial Award for Current Events in Art; Dave Litchfield Memorial Award for Design; Brooks Kelly Memorial Award for Acrylic or Oil Painting; Carol M. Sullivan Award for Watercolor Landscape; James "Tiny" Brown Memorial Award for Innovation in Art; Jack Pattison Award for Fine Craftsmanship; Norm Pulaski Award for Excellence in Photography; Mary Ellen Celli Award for Community Spirit; Bill & Ann Zoino Award for Spirit of the Renaissance; and the Veterans Memorial Award.
Please submit your images without visible matting or framing. All selected works will be displayed in an online gallery on our website, pembrokeartsfestival.org. Framing of artwork is not required to enter, but framing of selected works will be the responsibility of those artists whose works are accepted. Awards will be juried after accepted art is dropped off on 7/31 or 8/2. PAF cannot accept mailed art. Works will be exhibited at the Opening Reception on Friday August 8th, and during the weekend of August 9th thru 10th. Indicate a sale price for your work, bearing in mind PAF takes a 30% commission. If not for sale put NFS. Works MUST be picked up on Sunday, August 10th from 4-5:30. See pembrokeartsfestival.org for further details, including Jurors.
2025 June Kershaw Open Juried Exhibit
Sandwich Arts Alliance juried exhibit, in memory of June Kershaw, with cash prizes awarded in the following categories: Acrylic, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Watercolor, Photography, Mixed Media/3-Dimensional.
NOTE: THE PRICE BELOW IS FOR NON-MEMBERS. iF YOU ARE A SAA MEMBER YOU WILL RECIEVE A DISCOUNT 'PROMO CODE' IN A SEPARATE EMAIL. ENTER THAT CODE ON THE NEXT PAGE. REPLACE ANY CODE THAT MAY BE IN THE 'PROMO CODE' BOX.
ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. ENTRY FEES DO NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE INTO THE EXHIBIT.
Magic of Light
It’s all about the light! Light and shadow have been the foundation of photography since the beginning. While illumination is important, darkness is an equally compelling component and, together, the elements of a successful photograph. Show us your best light!
Analog and digital manipulation in all its forms welcome. Monochrome or color, all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Michael Pannier is an internationally shown fine art and commercial photographer now located in Greenville, SC. Previously based in Maryland, Michael has spent over 30 years in photography and 25 years in the gallery and art world, opening his first gallery in 1987.
Relocating to South Carolina, The SE Center for Photography was born as an exhibition and education venue for fine photography. With an emphasis on presenting the work of Southern photographers and themes, the SE Center has hosted more than 150 exhibitions.
Michael is represented in galleries across the country, a frequent exhibition juror and curator, portfolio reviewer, and speaker on the business of fine art photography.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
RE - Repurpose • Recycle • Reclaim (Art Exhibit)
RE - Repurpose • Recycle • Reclaim is a new eco‑conscious art exhibition, competition, and fashion show focused on the importance of conservation, and celebrating the creative use of reclaimed, recycled and reclaimed materials.
Please review the prospectus carefully before submitting.
"Go BI6" at Venture X Fairview/Allen
VAGF is continuing the partnership with Venture X in Fairview / Allen, TX with a show titled "Go BI6". The artists must submit 2D artworks that are at least 36" by 36" in size or bigger! This means BOTH dimensions have to be at least 36 inches. (NOT including the frame)
The submission is for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by paying the membership fee online at https://www.vagf.org/about/membership/ prior to the submission deadline.
Free submission for up to two images.
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. The subject matter is open. All works must be the original concept of the artist.
If interested, submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by the submission deadline of July 1, 2025.
You will be notified of acceptance into the show by July 6, 2025. Accepted works must be delivered to the Venture X building located at 163 Town Pl, Fairview, TX 75069 on Sunday, July 20, 2025, between 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the drop-off time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
Meet the Artists event will be scheduled later.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” - 1" canvases should be framed. All the works on 1 1/2" to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed. Multi-unit works must be connected so that they can be hung / displayed as a single unit.
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have a value of at least $100.
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154.
LIABILITY:
Please note that by registering for any VAGF art calls you agree that, if selected, your art will be displayed in a public area at your own risk.
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement, or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody, or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
Framing the Monument: Juried Exhibition
Photography Challenge & Juried Group Show
Foundry Gallery is seeking photographic submissions of the Washington Monument located at the National Mall Park in Washington D.C..
Creative Requirement: The Monument must be “framed” in the image.
Framing within a frame can add interest to an otherwise boring scene. This photography technique involves using elements within the scene itself to create a frame around the main subject (Washington Monument), drawing the viewer's focus to that specific area.
Black and White Landscape Show
The Cleveland Photo Fest invites your participation in a national show of
black and white landscape photography (Cityscapes are not landscapes).
$30 submission fee for 3 images.
Submit through Smarter Entry.
We will endeavor to hang a print from each set of submissions.
ALL prints are to be unmatted and unframed to save you framing and
shipping costs.
Print sizes: 11 x 17 (11 x 14) or 13 x 19 (16 x 20) paper.
Deadline for submissions is July 1st, 2025
Once selected, prints must be received by: August 20th, 2025.
Mail to:
Cleveland Photo Fest
2729 Prospect Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
(Return postage MUST be included).
Questions? Contact the CPF: contact@clevelandphotofest.org
Doubling Down
We invite artitsts to submit work for an upcoming exhibition reflecting on the idea of Doubling Down.
Instead of looking for individual images, we are looking for images that match up will with another. Artists may submit up to 5 images with each submission. Artists who are selected will have 2 images from that submission on exhibition, the main criteria being that they pair well with each other.
Interpret the theme as broadly or as intimately as you wish. Consider the ways your images relate to each other. How they complement each other. They do not have to be of the same subject although they could be), but only that they pair well with each other.
Boundless:The Art of the Book
The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites artists to submit work for inclusion in Boundless: The Art of the Book, to be held at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
The artist book, rather than disappearing in this digital age, is enjoying a period of reinvention and celebration. This exhibition showcases the myriad ways, both conventional and contemporary, that visual artists interpret the notion of the book, the written page, and/or the book illustration. Submissions may include artist’s books(all media), individual book illustrations, zines, graphic novels, and comics. All traditional book forms as well as unbound, reworked, hybrid and deconstructed examples are welcome.
Rocky Neck Art Colony Member Discount code-member
Full prospectous: https://rockyneckartcolony.org/boundless-the-art-of-the-book/
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The American Gaze
All Bay Area Artists are invited to submit work for The American Gaze: Bay Area artists are invited to submit work that reflects their visions of America. Not necessarily political, we welcome work that showcases the people, nature, spaces and emotions that America evokes. All 2D and 3D media except video accepted.
Artists need to obtain copyright approval to use images in their artworks that have not been originally created by them.
JUROR: Theresa Currie, Instructor at Sharon Art Studio
Please carefully read the Call for Entries for complete details.
Visions In Clay 2025
Horton Art Gallery is located on the campus of San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. Visions In Clay is one of the largest ceramic exhibitions in Northern California.
Entry is open to artists residing in the U.S. Ceramic works of any thematic and stylistic presentation are accepted for entry. Clay must be the primary medium. Artwork that has been previously exhibited at the Horton Art Gallery is not eligible for entry. Artwork may not exceed 4ft. in any dimension.
Fees: 1-3 Works $30 or up to 4-6 Works $45.
Selection Announcement: July 14
Artwork received at the gallery: July 28 – August 4, 2025, or by appointment for delivery.
Exhibition: August 28 – September 25, 2024
Gallery Reception: August 28 - 5:00-7:00pm
Diversity
Diversity is defined as differences in how one sees the world, how one thinks about the world, how one represents the world; photographically - the analogies, the metaphors and all the tools available to an artist, a photographer. Looking beyond straight documentation, how might photography and its participants respond to the concept of diversity?
Juror: Paula Tognarelli
Deadline for submission: May 25, 2025
WASH 2025 OPEN EXHIBITION
GO WITH THE FLOW 2025
47TH ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION
Watercolor Artists of Sacramento Horizons welcome all watermedia artists over age 18 to enter our Annual Open Exhibition "GO WITH THE FLOW 2025"
This year's judge will be Ronnie Rector
Resistance Works
"Resistance Works". This exhibition seeks to give voice to the unrest of our times through visual, expressive art. We invite visual artists working in all media to submit their work for consideration.
Theme: Resistance Works / use your visual voice
https://www.myartbroker.com/collecting/articles/art-as-activism,
“Artists have a key role to play in social and political movements, utilizing their work as a medium to express their views on the world around them. In an increasingly visual age, art can be a galvanizing force for movements and protests.”
Decked Out: A Skateboard Art Exhibit
Decked Out: A Skateboard Art Exhibit
Exhibit Dates: 7/18/2025-9/28/2025
Location: Coos Art Museum, Tom R Foster Gallery
Coos Art Museum invites skaters, artists, and creative rule-breakers to submit work for Decked Out, an art exhibition celebrating the vibrant culture of skateboarding. From hand-painted decks and DIY sculpture to photography, streetwear, and graphic design—if it rolls with skate culture, we want to see it.
This one-gallery exhibit will open with a public reception and showcase the full spectrum of skateboard-inspired art.
Skate culture is art culture. Let’s get Decked Out.
SCHEDULE
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June 3 |
Online entries open – entry online only through Smarter Entry, a Web-based competition and call-for-entry management system. |
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June 20 |
Submission Deadline |
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June 21 - 25 |
Online first-round judging |
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July 5 |
Notice of acceptance sent (via email only) |
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July 11-13 (12–4 PM daily) |
In-Person and Shipped Delivery Window |
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July 18 (5–7 PM) |
Opening Reception |
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Eligibility: Open to Oregon residents age 18 and older. All submissions must be original work created between 2019–2025.
Eligible Media:
- Hand-painted or altered skateboard decks
- 2D works (painting, drawing, mixed media) – max 48” any direction
- Skate-inspired sculpture or installations – max 50 lbs
- Photography or design – print-ready and framed
- Textile, apparel, or wearable work – must include display device
Ineligible Media: Video, motion picture film, audio. No reproductions, giclée prints, or commercial merchandise will be accepted. No giclée prints, commercial reproductions, or AI-generated works.
GENERAL RULES
Each artist can provide a total of up to three (3) submissions. There is a non-refundable fee of $20 for the first submission, $5 for the second submission and $5 for the third submission. Artworks submitted must have been created within the last 6 years (2019 - 2025) with a framed size limitation of 48 inches in any direction and a weight limitation of 50 pounds.
If you are submitting a work that is part of a series, the submitted piece MUST be unique and distinguishable from any of your other works of art. Works that have previously been exhibited at Coos Art Museum are NOT eligible.
Artworks that are accepted must be the same as the images on the files entered - no substitutions or modifications.
If your work is a replica of another person's work - Title MUST contain notation of the original work and original artist. Example: “A Study of the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo DaVinci"
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 20 JUNE 2025
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE WILL BE SENT BY 5 JULY 2025
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Visitors will vote for their favorite piece throughout the run of the show.
The winning artist will receive a $150 gift card to a South Coast skate shop and a featured artist spotlight on CAM’s social media.
SALES
Exhibited artworks may be offered for sale during the exhibition. The Artist shall determine the sales price and manage all aspects of the sale. The Museum will not process any purchases or handle transactions for artworks exhibited, as all sales will be managed directly by the Artist. The Museum will not receive any commission on sales made, except during designated fundraising events where specific terms will apply. This approach supports the financial well-being of artists and strengthens the connection between the Museum, artists, and the community. The Artist is responsible for arranging the delivery or shipping of sold artworks to buyers after the exhibition closes.
DELIVERY AND PICKUP OF ART WORKS
Artists whose work is accepted must have artworks delivered to the Museum via carrier service at their own expense for arrival between Friday July 11 – Sunday July 13. Hand delivered work will be received at the Museum on Friday July 11 – Sunday July 13, 12–4 PM daily. Artists must make pre-paid arrangements to have their work returned to them or may pick up their work in person at the Museum on Wednesday October 2 – Sunday October 5, 12–4 PM. If you cannot retrieve your work on these dates, please call or email to make other arrangements.
Works not collected within 30 days of the final pickup date may be considered abandoned and are subject to disposal.
HOW TO SUBMIT
- All submissions must be made via Smarter Entry: Coming Soon!
- Entry Fee: $20 (non-refundable), $5 for the second submission, $5 for the third submission, up to 3 artworks
- Submission deadline: June 20
Your Smarter Entry application must include:
- Up to 3 high-resolution images (JPEG or PNG) of your artwork
- Title, medium, and size for each work
- A short artist statement (150–200 words) on how your work connects to skateboarding
- Optional: Artist bio (may be used in exhibit guide or promotions)
Tips for entering online via Smarter Entry
- Have your credit card available to make payment.
- If you have a Smarter Entry account, open it, pay for your entries, and then upload your images into your account; follow Smarter Entry instructions.
- No Account? To Create Your Account – Click Here. Follow the instructions to establish an account. Upload your images following the online instructions.
- For further help with online submissions, contact Nathan Beveridge, nbeveridge@coosartmuseum.org. Please leave a brief message describing your request, e.g., “help with online registration”; or ”help find my account”.
DELIVERY & PRESENTATION
Works must be ready for hanging and have a framed size of no more than 48 inches in any direction. All work must be neatly labeled on the back with the artist’s name, address, and phone number. Labels must also show the work’s Title, Medium and Date of Creation. Art is insured while in the Museum from July 18 – September 30.
All artwork must arrive ready to display:
- 2D work must be framed or mounted and wired for hanging—no tape, string, or sawtooth hangers
- 3D or suspended work must come with secure hanging/display hardware
- Wearable or sculptural work must include an appropriate display form or stand
- If your piece references another artist’s work, please credit it in the title
CURATED BY SKATERS, FOR EVERYONE
Decked Out is curated by Coos Art Museum staff in collaboration with one of our Guest Curators, a former skateboarder and practicing artist administrator with deep ties to skate culture. Their insider perspective helps ensure the exhibit stays rooted in authenticity while celebrating creative expression across the spectrum of skateboarding-inspired art.
COOS ART MUSEUM (CAM)
Coos Art Museum, located in the coastal town of Coos Bay, Oregon, is a dynamic cultural institution dedicated to celebrating the arts and nurturing creativity within our community. As the sole art museum along the Oregon Coast and the state's third-oldest art museum, we take pride in being a welcoming community gathering place that lowers conceptual and physical barriers to the arts and enhances the museum's relevance for local residents. Our museum hosts a rotating selection of up to 20 exhibitions each year, sourced from local and regional artists and institutions. We offer a wide range of educational programs, including classes, workshops, and outreach initiatives, along with frequent public events, designed to engage artists of all ages. With a mission to enrich lives through art, Coos Art Museum serves as a cultural resource on the Oregon Coast, igniting inspiration and fostering connections through the transformative power of visual arts. For additional information, please visit www.coosartmuseum.org.
COMMUNITY COLLAB!
We’re teaming up with local skate shops and creatives to bring Decked Out to life. If you're interested in co-hosting a demo, sponsoring a prize, or setting up a pop-up, contact us!
QUESTIONS?
Email Nathan Beveridge, nbeveridge@coosartmuseum.org
Visit coosartmuseum.org or call 541-267-3901.
NewNow 2025
NewNow2025: CALL FOR ENTRY:
The exhibition will be held in Tri-C’s beautiful 3,000 sq. ft. Gallery East, 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, OH 44122.
Cash awards totaling $1750 will be given out: Four chosen by the juror, and one additional award by popular vote from attendees at the opening reception. All proceeds from the competition will fund the artist’s awards and benefit the Artists Archives, whose mission is to support Ohio visual artists and preserve their important heritage for future generations.
All entries must be made online at https://client.smarterentry.com/aawr.
A total of three entries may be submitted for $40 and up to 3 additional entries at $10 apiece.
The deadline for entry is 11:59pm JUNE 15, 2025
Please review all entry details, submission instructions and calendar deadlines prior to application. They are listed directly below.
Entry Details:
ELIGIBILITY: This juried exhibition is open to living artists of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Huron, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Ottawa, Portage, Trumbull, Summit, and Wayne counties.
ACCEPTED MEDIA: Painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, mixed-media, assemblage, collage, ceramics, glass, installations, fiber, weaving, textiles, video & film, and photography. Jewelry will be accepted if it is made using metalsmithing or hand-formed using unique materials or techniques. Printmaking must be original - no giclée reproductions of work done in other media.
FILM AND VIDEO ENTRIES: Film and video submissions must be made separately at The NEW NOW 2025/ film, video.
Photography should be entered in THE NEWNOW 2025, NOT the NEWNOW FILM & Video.
PRESENTATION: 2-D work cannot exceed 8’ in height or 50 lbs. in weight. 2-D work should be appropriately framed and ready to hang (neutral matting only, glass or acrylic where applicable, frames must be strong enough to hold the weight of the piece). Any painting stretched on canvas does not have to be framed. No saw-tooth hangers. 3-D work cannot exceed 8’ in height or 100 lbs. in weight. Work not properly presented for exhibition at the time of delivery will not be accepted.
ENTRY FEES: A total of three entries may be submitted for $40 and up to 3 additional entries at $10 apiece.
CASH AWARDS: Awards of $750, $500, and 2 @ $200 will be given out by the juror, and an additional award of $100 will be chosen by popular vote. Images of award-winning work will be featured in the show catalog and all accepted artists will be listed in the catalog. Awards will be presented at the opening reception, August 28.
INSURANCE: Accepted artists assume sole responsibility for insuring their work.
SALE OF WORKS: Works may be for sale at the discretion of the artist. AAWR will retain a 40% commission on all sold work, and will handle all sales of work during the exhibition.
Submission Instructions:
SUBMISSIONS TO THIS SHOW WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.
TO SUBMIT WORK, GO TO https://client.smarterentry.com/aawr
To prepare images for uploading please adhere to the following guidelines:
- sRGB or RGB color space (standard) NO CMYK (typically used for printing industry)
- 72 dpi resolution
- Images sized to 1,280 pixels on the longest side, the other size width or height proportional
- Layers must be flattened
- 8-bit mode (standard)
- Jpg format
- Jpg compression at level 7 (Medium)
- Do not use characters other than a period preceding jpg in the file name. The following characters will lead to image uploading problems :!@#$%^&*()_+
As a submitter to this show you grant AAWR permission to include your name as part of future mailings and announcements. If you would prefer to NOT be included on our mailing list, please notify us in writing.
Artists whose work is chosen for exhibition grant AAWR the right to use images of their work for the purposes of promotion, inclusion in AAWR programs, and subsequent display on the AAWR website and social media without further contact or compensation from AAWR.
Calendar:
ENTRIES: Begin April 1, 2025 and end June 15, 2025.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: Artists will be notified of the acceptance of their work the week of July 14, 2025.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK: August 19 and 20, 2025, 11am -5pm
Work should be delivered to Gallery East, Cuyahoga Community College, Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, OH 44122. Parking for delivery is free in LOT H3, accessed most easily by the Harvard Road entrance.
OPENING RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY: Thursday August 28, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
PICK UP OF EXHIBITED WORK: October 13, 14, 2025, 11am – 5pm
AAWR & Tri-C will not be responsible for work left after 10/16/2025. Work not picked up will be subjected to storage fees and disposed of at the discretion of the Gallery Coordinator
Juror information:
Our juror for this year is Tiffany D. Gaines, Curator of Community and Collaborative Exhibitions for the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo NY. Tiffany D. Gaines is a writer, curator, and photographer interested in highlighting her community’s diverse arts and artists. As the Curator of Community and Collaborative Exhibitions at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, she curates exhibitions that celebrate the artists of Buffalo and the region while bringing their work into the community through collaborative partnerships. Her curatorial interests are grounded in uncovering cultural histories that inspire agency, promote accessibility, and energize an appreciation of the power of art. As an artist, her research and curatorial work inform her photography and its exploration of themes of healing, rebirth, narrative, history, and possibility. Her writing has been published in Hyperallergic, and her work has been included in exhibitions at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum and CEPA Gallery. She holds a BA in Journalism from Buffalo State University and an MA in Visual Studies from the University at Buffalo.
NewNow Film & Video 2025
NewNow Film & Video 2025: CALL FOR ENTRY:
The exhibition will be held in Tri-C’s beautiful 3,000 sq. ft. Gallery East, 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, OH 44122.
Cash awards totaling $1750 will be given out: Four chosen by the juror, and one additional award by popular vote from attendees at the opening reception. All proceeds from the competition will fund the artist’s awards and benefit the Artists Archives, whose mission is to support Ohio visual artists and preserve their important heritage for future generations.
All entries must be made online at https://client.smarterentry.com/aawr.
A total of three entries may be submitted for $40 and up to 3 additional entries at $10 apiece.
The deadline for entry is 11:59pm JUNE 15, 2025
Please review all entry details, submission instructions and calendar deadlines prior to application. They are listed directly below.
Entry Details:
ELIGIBILITY: This juried exhibition is open to living artists of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Huron, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Ottawa, Portage, Trumbull, Summit, and Wayne counties.
FILM AND VIDEO ENTRIES: Film and video submissions must be made separately at The NEW NOW 2025/ film, video.
ENTRY FEES: A total of three entries may be submitted for $40 and up to 3 additional entries at $10 apiece.
CASH AWARDS: Awards of $750, $500, and 2 @ $200 will be given out by the juror, and an additional award of $100 will be chosen by popular vote. Images of award-winning work will be featured in the show catalog and all accepted artists will be listed in the catalog. Awards will be presented at the opening reception, August 28.
INSURANCE: Accepted artists assume sole responsibility for insuring their work.
SALE OF WORKS: Works may be for sale at the discretion of the artist. AAWR will retain a 40% commission on all sold work, and will handle all sales of work during the exhibition.
Submission Instructions:
SUBMISSIONS TO THIS SHOW WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.
TO SUBMIT WORK, GO TO https://client.smarterentry.com/aawr
Please be prepared to upload a link to your media where it can be found on the internet
As a submitter to this show you grant AAWR permission to include your name as part of future mailings and announcements. If you would prefer to NOT be included on our mailing list, please notify us in writing.
Artists whose work is chosen for exhibition grant AAWR the right to use images of their work for the purposes of promotion, inclusion in AAWR programs, and subsequent display on the AAWR website and social media without further contact or compensation from AAWR.
Calendar:
ENTRIES: Begin April 1, 2025 and end June 15, 2025.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: Artists will be notified of the acceptance of their work the week of July 14, 2025.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK: by August 13, 2025.
Work should be delivered on a portable media device to Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, 1834 E 123rd St, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
*Please note, all accepted Film and Video entries will be combined into a single video loop that will be played on a single video monitor device in the gallery. Any audio will be levelled to a consistent volume range and volume level will be set by the Gallery staff.*
OPENING RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY: Thursday August 28, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
PICK UP OF EXHIBITED WORK: October 13, 14, 2025, 11am – 5pm
AAWR & Tri-C will not be responsible for work left after 10/16/2025. Work not picked up will be subjected to storage fees and disposed of at the discretion of the Gallery Coordinator
Juror:
Our juror for this year is Tiffany D. Gaines, Curator of Community and Collaborative Exhibitions for the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo NY. Tiffany D. Gaines is a writer, curator, and photographer interested in highlighting her community’s diverse arts and artists. As the Curator of Community and Collaborative Exhibitions at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, she curates exhibitions that celebrate the artists of Buffalo and the region while bringing their work into the community through collaborative partnerships. Her curatorial interests are grounded in uncovering cultural histories that inspire agency, promote accessibility, and energize an appreciation of the power of art. As an artist, her research and curatorial work inform her photography and its exploration of themes of healing, rebirth, narrative, history, and possibility. Her writing has been published in Hyperallergic, and her work has been included in exhibitions at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum and CEPA Gallery. She holds a BA in Journalism from Buffalo State University and an MA in Visual Studies from the University at Buffalo.
The Abandoned Landscape
The Abandoned Landscape
Rural or urban, desert or jungle, ancient to recent. The SE Center is looking for photographers who appreciate the ravages of time and create compelling images reflecting those effects around us. Color or BW, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Our juror for The Abandoned Landscape is Constance Lewis. Constance Lewis holds a Fine Art degree in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute. She founded Opal Gallery, an Atlanta-based artist collective that exhibited the work of an international array of artists. She has studied photography conversation in Paris, France and her independent curatorial work includes exhibitions in Paris, San Francisco, New York, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Mississippi. She has published; Oraien Catledge: Photographs ( University Press of Mississippi, 2010) and has worked with renowned photographers on multiple book projects.
Constance’s passion is to highlight marginalized artists and she has a deep interest in promoting photography within a broader context. In addition to her work in photography, Constance holds an advanced degree in Education with an emphasis on Visual Literacy from Rice University. She currently resides in New Orleans and Houston, where she has been lecturer and educator, and where she launched Opal Art Management, offering advising and curatorial services to artists, collectors, and institutions.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
A Different Vision 2.0
A Different Vision returns to Plymouth Center for the Arts in a newly imagined way. Artists and audiences alike are encouraged to see, hear, touch, smell, interact with and even manipulate the art.
While a Different Vision began as a show specifically for the visually impaired, ADV 2.0 endeavors to expand how all viewers experience art through exploration beyond traditional viewing. The experience will challenge the notion that sight is essential for creating and enjoying exceptional art, while also emphasizing touch as a fundamental part of our daily lives and overall sensual experience.
All sighted and non-sighted artists, aged 16 years and over, are eligible to enter the show.
This is an open non-juried exhibition that demonstrates how art can be made accessible to visually impaired individuals as well as inviting all viewers to experience art with numerous senses.
Plymouth Center for the Arts membership is not required to enter this show.
Categories:
Sculpture, assemblage, fiber art, pottery, relief, kinetic art, wood working, mixed media and painting.
Awards:
First Place - $100
Second Place - $50
Honorable Mention
SUMMER NATIONAL 2025
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for the "SUMMER NATIONAL 2025". Open to all emerging & established artists, photographers and sculptors. No crafts or commercial prints will be accepted.
Any subject matter is considered. Cash awards given to Best of Show, First Place, Second Place and Third Place in all mediums with five or more in a category. A special award for Best Landscape will also be awarded.
Members must enter CCAC in the discount code box, then click "apply" for member discount. *Membership status will be verified*
Take the best picture of your art and submit your JPEG's by Sunday, June 15, 2025 by midnight.
For painters of all media: Entries must be of original work, they cannot be a copy of another painting; a magazine or newspaper photo, or any type of reproduction; the entry must be the artist's own composition.
For Photography: Photographs used must be the artist's own. Photo editing apps and programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to enhance original photographs. Digital scans, stock, image downloads or word generated AI images may not be used.
For Digital Art: All work should be of the artist’s own creation. Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work. Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.
No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
All artwork must be created within the past three years. Framed artwork must be less than 45" in length. No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Judged by Alyssa Fortin, Sarah Holl and Jo Ellen Reinhardt.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on June 27, 2025. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by June 27th, contact manager@capecodartcenter.org. Check your junk and promotion email folders.
The "SUMMER NATIONAL 2025" will be exhibited in our galleries July 14 - August 15, 2025. Receiving day for accepted pieces is Monday, July 14, 2025, between 9-4:00. If shipping NO packaging peanuts allowed. If using U.S. Postal Service, mail work to P. O. Box 85, Barnstable, MA 02630. If using FedEx or UPS, send artwork to 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630.
The open reception will be on Friday, July 18, 2025, 5:00-7:00 pm, awards presented at 6:00 pm.
Pick up day is Monday, August 18, 2025.
Image: "Ptown Summer", By Deborah Greenwood, Watercolor
Call For Photography: Beauty in Decay
Call For Entry: Beauty in Decay
International Submission Deadline:
June 15th, 2025 11:59 PST
Beauty is subjective in the eye of the viewer. Societal conventions pressure us to conform to like-mindedness, yet the most ethereal craft often originates from divergent work that transgresses tradition. True innovation and creative brilliance often occur when individuals question or break away from established norms. How does your work depict or challenge the concept of beauty?
Beauty in Decay is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative photographic processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
Submission Deadline: June 15th, 2025
Juror Notifications: June 27th 27th, 2025
Format: Online Exhibition
Exhibition: July 1st, 2025 - August 1st, 2025
RISE
"RISE" refers to moving upward, increasing height, level, or quantity, or becoming more prominent or successful. It is used in various contexts, from physical movement to abstract concepts like growth, improvement, or awakening. It’s a versatile term that conveys movement, development, and progress across physical, emotional, and metaphorical dimensions. Common synonyms include ascend, climb, increase, advance, grow, emerge, and rebel.
Show us how your interpretation of rise ignites your creative energy into new dimensions of existence.
Eligible works include photography, watercolor, oil painting, acrylic painting, pastels, drawing, collage, mixed media, pottery, sculpture, glass, and any other 2D or 3D work representing or reflecting the theme “Rise.” Video and AI works are not eligible.
NYC4PA APPAREL 2025
A part of everyone’s day includes the decision about what to wear. The vast selection of apparel includes shirts, pants, costumes, uniforms, coats, capes, shoes, boots and on and on.
For this call the emphasis is on how you, the photographer, capture these articles of clothing in a creative way. Does a uniformed officer create the mood in a picture of a crowd, is there a grouping of colorful blouses hanging in a shop, does a small part of a wedding gown catch your eye or is it just fun to see a boot on a child’s foot splash in a puddle.
As with all our contests send us your best. All 2D photo processes are welcome.
2025 - CHAW - Flora & Fauna
Members Only Juried Exhibition
Exhibiting July 15 - August 22, 2025
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW),
545 7th Street SE, Washington, DC. 20003
Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) members are invited to submit 2- or 3-dimensional works in any media invoking Flora and/or Fauna, living non-human inhabitants of the world around us; a world including pristine natural settings and also settings where impacts of us humans dominate the landscape. We are made of the same stuff, living in parallel and interdependence. These co-inhabitants on this planet remind us of our long history living together and of inevitable questions of our common destinies. This is a members-only exhibition to be juried by Sondra Arkin. www.sondranarkin.com
Dates To Remember
Digital Submission: Mon. May 12 - Fri. June 13
Notification: Sat. June 28
Artwork Delivery: Sat. July 12 & Mon. July 14, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Exhibition Viewing: July 15 - August 22
Reception: Sat. July 19, 5:30-7:00 pm
Artwork Pickup: Sat. Aug. 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Exhibit Managers:
CHAL Steering Committee Co-Chairs Steve Mabley & Rod Whyte (caphillartleagueofdc@gmail.com)
2025 Celebrating New England, All Members
Revealed Fragments of Mrs. Dickinson's Life by Victoria Dickson - 2024 Award of Merit
July 11 - Sept 3, 2025
NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
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Open to Associate & Signature Members of New England Watercolor Society
Everything Summer-Small Works 2025
Everything Summer-Small Works
June 21- July 27, 2025
Non-juried Open Show- All work accepted
Days at the beach, pool time, swimsuits and ice cream. Long days, short nights, sunshine, warm weather, and holidays. Show your summer art in small sizes, ready to sell at reasonable prices.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
· Exhibitors may submit up to three original works that have not been exhibited at SBG previously
*NO photography, laser prints, and computer generated works accepted
· Work must not excede 16" for any side including frame.
· Prices not too exceed $500
· Work must be labeled on the back with artist name, phone #, title of work, medium, price
· Artwork must be professionally presented, ready to hang with proper wiring [no sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted]
· Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing
· White or off-white mats are highly recommended
· Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging
· Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panels
· 3-D works must not weigh more than 20 pounds.
· All entries are for sale and can be replaced with new art at the request of SBG
Entry Deadline: June 11, 2025 11:59:00 PM (EDT)
DROP OFF DATES: Jun 14,15,16 12:00PM to 4:30PM
PICK UP DATES: Jul 27,28,30 12:00PM to 4:30PM
Please Note above drop off and pick up dates No exceptions without prior approval from Spring Bull Gallery.
Please do not submit if you are unable to meet the above dates.
FEES
One Entry $25, two or three entries $45
Payment is made at the time of submission through Smarter Entry. ONCE PAYMENT IS MADE, RETURN TO EXHIBIT PAGE TO UPLOAD YOUR ENTRY.
(Artwork not uploaded to Smarter Entry cannot be included in our Online Virtual Exhibit.)
* Please read the entry requirements before submitting- there are no refunds for works that do not meet the above requirements. SBG reserves the right to refuse work that do not meet requirements.
Gallery sales commission is 35% for each work sold.
PLEASE NOTE: Artworks are not insured by SBG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on SBG premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, SBG is not responsible for any damage incurred after dropoff. All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off. SBG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.
We look forward to your participation and welcome your support of Spring Bull Gallery.
Sierra Art Trails 2025
Join us for the 22th Anniversary of Sierra Art Trails. We are excited to celebrate 22 years of artistic elegance in the Yosemite Foothills!
Sierra Art Trails is eagerly anticipated by a loyal audience. Visitors are encouraged to explore our communities, meet the artists in person, and purchase works directly from them.
As an artist, there are many reasons to participate in this prestigious event. This exhibit is the largest art event in our area, showcasing a wide range of fine art and fine craft in communities throughout Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties. The region encompassed by the show includes Oakhurst, Coarsegold, North Fork, Yosemite Lakes Park, and communities along Highway 49 from Ahwahnee to Mariposa. The show takes place in artist's studios, homes, art galleries, wineries, and other businesses.
Participating artists are featured in the tour catalog, included in a month-long Preview Exhibit, and benefit from an extensive advertising campaign. While successful sales are important, the promotional exposure alone is worth the cost of participation. Networking opportunities, offers to participate in other exhibits, and post-show sales often result from showcasing your work during Sierra Art Trails.
Sierra Art Trails 2025 will take place over two weekends, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 3rd - 5th and 10th – 12th. Artists can elect to show any number of days, from only one to all six days of the event. Show dates for each artist are indicated in the exhibit catalog.
The cost to participate as an artist is only $150 USD, with just $25 due when applying and the $125 balance due upon acceptance. The exhibit prospectus is available on our website at https://sierraarttrails.org//sierra-art-trails-prospectus/.
Sierra Art Trails is open to visual artists and artisans working in all media, including but not limited to; painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, papermaking, woodcarving, digital art, jewelry, textile arts, and art glass. We do not accept mass-produced crafts, gift items, etc.
Sierra Art Trails is open to both local artists and artists from outside the area. Artists with studios located in Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties are encouraged to show in their home studios and share their show sites with others. Our planning committee will work with artists who do not have access to a suitable show site to help them find a location to exhibit their work.
Please note that artists must be present to participate. Meeting the artists and learning how and why they create is an important aspect of the show. Artists must be present at their sites from 10 am to 5 pm on the days they choose to exhibit.
If you have questions, please contact us by phone at (559) 658-8844, or email us at info@sierraarttrails.org.
You can also visit us on the web at www.sierraarttrails.org to learn more about this exciting event.
NVAL 2025 Juried Painting Show
Prospectus Here: North Valley Art League 2025 Juried Painting Show
The 2025 NVAL Juried Painting is open to all artists 18 years old and over. Work must be original, both in concept and execution.
Eligible media: Primary medium must be paint such as Oil, Oil Pastel, Soft Pastel, Acrylic, Water Media, Drawing Media, or Alcohol Ink. May include elements of Printmaking, Mixed Media, and Collage.
Ineligible media:
Sculpture, photography, computer-generated art.
Work done under supervision (which includes any in a class or workshop).
Copied work.
Work previously accepted into any NVAL juried show.
Work done more than two years before the entry date of this show.
Work having one or more sides larger than 40 inches, including frame.
Juror: John Harper is a Redding, California native. While serving as a specialist in radio intelligence in the Army in Germany, John began to visit European art museums and galleries. This began his fascination with art and painting.
After the Army, John began his formal art training, attending Shasta College and San Jose State. In 1977, John was hired as the Art Curator at the Redding Museum and Art Center (now Turtle Bay Museum).
In 1984, John began teaching printmaking at Shasta College, and in 1986, was hired as full-time Art Instructor. He also continued his career in fine arts, showing his work in galleries and museums in the U.S. and Japan. After retirement in 2011, and until 2020, John remained active in showing his work and teaching part-time as an Emeritus Art Professor at Shasta College.
Emerging Artists Open Show 2025
Calling all emerging artists! This is the perfect opportunity for students, art enthusiasts, and/or artists earlier in their career to exhibit at two historic Gloucester locations: the North Shore Arts Association and the Sargent House Museum. With its expansive harbor-side galleries, North Shore Arts Association has occupied one of the most unique and historic settings in New England since it was established in 1922. The Sargent House Museum, seated in the heart of Gloucester, offers a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of downtown with it's quaint New England charm and tiered gardens. Originally the home of Judith Sargent Murray, it is now home to a small collection of works by famed painter, John Singer Sargent, a relative of Judith's.
The show will run from July 11 - September 27, 2025 with multiple awards.
- ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 6 AT 11:59 PM
- NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE: JUNE 13
- ARTWORK DROP-OFF: JULY 5 (10AM - 4PM) & JULY 6 (12PM - 4PM) - AT NSAA
- OPENING RECEPTION: JULY 19 • 5 – 7PM • SARGENT HOUSE MUSEUM
- ARTWORK PICK-UP: SEPTEMBER 28 (10AM - 4PM)
Juror of Selection and Awards: Sarah Milton
Accepted Media: painting, drawing, mixed-media and sculpture.
$25 fee for up to three 2D artworks or for three 3D sculpture submissions.
11th ANNUAL OPEN FINE ART COMPETITION
Call To Artists! The return of
11th ANNUAL OPEN FINE ART COMPETITION
Reception July 5, 2025 -Show continues through July 24
Categories 1) Water Media; 2) Oil; 3) Acrylic & Mixed Media; 4) Three Dimensional; 5) Drawing & Pastel
Entry Fee - $15 –member fee and $20.00 – non-member fee per entry per piece (non-refundable) – limit 3 entries per artist. 3 entries for $50.00.
Conditions of Entry - All artwork must be original fine art quality conceived and created solely by the entering artist. The majority of materials used in piece will determine the category. Artwork previously accepted into the EGFAC will not be accepted. EGFAC has the right to reject artwork that does not look like the digital image. All artwork must be framed and ready to hang with a wire, and no larger than 40” x 40” including the frame. Unframed oils/acrylics accepted only if the painting extends around edges (gallery wrap.) All art must be for sale. The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will handle all sales from the exhibition and retain a 40% commission from all sales.
Judge - Carrie Markel is a mixed media artist who has worked and lived in Northern California for most of her career. Her enthusiasm and extensive knowledge in art history, methods, and techniques has been shared with students of all ages; as a credentialed art teacher, museum interpreter, and art workshop presenter. She has taught watercolor, drawing, and printmaking workshops at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center, Women’s Wisdom Art, and UC Davis School of Education.
Her dedication has taken her to the Kennedy Center stage to present a visual performance piece and to Turkey to collaborate with arts teachers and students to create a multi-media performance.
As an artist Carrie has exhibited in numerous solo and group shows. She has received new works grants to create site-specific art installations for the Nature Conservancy and the Sacramento Redevelopment Agency. Her large format watercolors, monotypes and mixed media works are part of many public and private collections.
Awards-
First Place in each category - $200; Second Place in each category - $100; Best of Show - $300;
To Apply-
1) Apply Online – At https://elkgrovefineartscenter.org/gallery/, click on Open Fine Art Competition. You will then click “Smarter Entry” , which takes you directly to our online entry portal, Smarter Entry where you will pay fees and upload digital images. Note: 3-D entries should include 3 views (front, side, and back) of artwork.
IMPORTANT DATES
June 4– Application Deadline
June 11 – Acceptance Notification – via email
June 27 & 28 - Receiving of Accepted Artwork 11-4pm, at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center, 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road; Elk Grove 95624. Also bring your signed liability form upon delivery.
July 5 - Saturday 4-7pm - Artist Reception First Saturday – Category Award Winners will be announced and presented at the Reception on July 5th at 5:30. All participants and guests (family and friends) are encouraged to attend.
Show runs from July 5th through July 24th
The exhibition is Free to the public. The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is open from 11 – 5pm, Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday 11-4pm.
July 25 & 26th - Pick- up art work –from 11-5pm. All artwork must be picked up or a $5.00 holding fee will be charged per piece per day.
Artist's Choice 2025 Regional Juried Show
Annual Open Call: Washington DC Regional Artists
- More Info: Prospectus ---- Foundry Website
- Exhibition Dates: July 5th - July 27th 2025
- Theme: The choice is yours, there is no theme
- Medium: Painting~Drawing~Mixed Media~Photography
- Dimensions: 2-D Work up to 36" Wide
- Notification: June 10th via email.
Carnegie Art Showcase 2025
The annual Carnegie Art Showcase will take place again this summer in the Ferrari Gallery of the Carnegie Arts Center in Downtown Turlock. This exhibition will be the finest showcase in the Central Valley for new work by California artists in a variety of media.
On view July 7 – August 30, 2025
View the complete prospectus with all rules and deadlines on our website, carnegieartsturlock.org/discover/opportunities/exhibit-opportunities/
Fees: Non-refundable entry fee is $15 per work for members of the CAC; $20 per work for non-members. Each artist may enter up to six (6) works. Members should use the promo code CAC when submitting payment for entries. Membership status will be verified before work can be accepted.
Media: Works in all media may be entered. No size restrictions. Artists with works requiring assembly may be asked to assist in installation if accepted.
Judges
Martin Azevedo, Printmaker, Art Department Chairman, CSU Stanislaus https://www.marty-azevedo.com/
Franka Gabler, Photographer https://www.frankagabler.com/
Daniel van Gerpen, Painter & graphic designer https://www.dvgcreative.com/
Awards: Best of Show: $750; Two Awards of Excellence: $300 each; Four Awards of Merit: $150 each; Six Honorable Mention Awards: $50 each
Fungi
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“FUNGI”
A NATIONAL ART SHOW NYC
June 07 – June 29, 2025
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition & Brooklyn Mushroom is proud to announce its open call for the international juried art exhibition “FUNGI.”
Fungi, one of the most mysterious and least understood realms in biology, holds the power to influence, sustain, and kill us. This multimedia art show brings together diverse creative expressions- such as but not limited to visual art, sculpture, sound art, video, and performance-all inspired by the enigmatic world of fungi.
We welcome both emerging and seasoned artists to apply. The show will exhibit approximately 40 works. Join us in exploring a realm that bridges art, science, psychedelics, and biology.
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition is an artist-run, 501(c)3 nonprofit. With 25,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space set in a Civil War- era warehouse on the waterfront of Red Hook Brooklyn. BWAC provides exhibition opportunities to artists of various levels of experience as well as professional development and public engagement. Explore membership opportunities at bwac.org
Brooklyn Mushroom is a platform dedicated to cultivating knowledge sharing, arts, culture, and community around all things mycological. This past winter, they held their third biannual Fungi Festival, which drew 1,200 people to the one-day event.
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline Sunday, May 16, 2025
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, June 07 – Sunday, June 29, 2025 weekends 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, June 07, 2025 from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
This call for submission is open to all residents 18 years of age or older. The show is open to all artists working in all traditional and non‐traditional formats. All work in the show must be available for sale. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution.
Note:
- Artwork must be available for sale. NFS or POR will not be considered.
- Crafts, kit work or reproductions of original works in other media (such as giclee reproductions of oil paintings), unless used as part of a mixed media work, will not be considered.
Oversize Work, exceeding 72” X 72”, and overweight work exceeding 30lbs, are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff, and must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed and removed by the artist (or their agent) upon prior arrangement with BWAC. Any work not meeting these eligibility requirements can automatically be disqualified regardless of juror selection.
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
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- Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight of May 16, 2025. All entry fees are non‐refundable. All submissions fees go to BWAC to support the non-profit production, maintaining exhibition space, mounting and dismantling the show, and marketing.
- Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
- Handling fees for Shipping- $30 Covers unpacking/repacking for return shipping as well as storage of original packaging or procurement of replacement packaging. This fee will be waived if shipped in an Airfloat box.
- BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibition sold artwork
JUDGING
The BWAC Exhibition Committee & Brooklyn Mushroom will jury the submissions, and the exhibition. All judging for the competition will be online and artwork is blind juried. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the jurors/curators is final.
DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMISSION
Follow the directions on the Site Login Page to create a profile if you are new to Smarter Entry or used the system prior to August 27, 2012. Profiles created in Smarter Entry after the date above have been saved in the system. Simply log in using your email as your username.
- Select “Fungi” to register (UNDER AVAILABLE SHOWS). You will be redirected to a secure page to pay the application fee and upload your work.
- Once you have paid your application fee, you can upload your images. Submit your images as JPG or PNG file with the shortest side being no less than 1,280 pixels, max file size 4MB.
NOTE:
- Your Submission is not complete and will not be counted if you do not upload an image, even if you pay. Please do not skip this step.
- Once the final deadline (05/05/2025) has passed, you will no longer have access to your submission form. Please keep the sizes and prices and any other information you might need from your submitted work.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Direct all questions to shows@bwac.org. The curator’s results will be emailed the week following the deadline. If you have not received notification by May 10, please notify us at the email above. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will include instructions to confirm participation, deadlines, and all the details needed to exhibit.
Drop-Offs and Installation will be last week of May and Pick-Ups will be Sunday June 29 after the show closes. Specific dates will be listed in the Acceptance Letter.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “Fungi” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
The Art of Collage
Collage is a technique of art creation, primarily used in the visual arts, but in music too, by which art results from an assembly of different forms, thus creating a new whole. (Compare with pastiche, which is a "pasting" together.) Collage may refer to the technique as a whole, or more specifically to a two-dimensional work, assembled from flat pieces on a flat substrate.
A collage may sometimes include magazine and newspaper clippings, paint, bits of colored or handmade papers, portions of other artwork or texts, photographs and other found objects, glued to a piece of paper or canvas. The origins of collage can be traced back hundreds of years, but this technique made a dramatic reappearance in the early 20th century
The only requirements are that the artwork is current & original, Artwork may be 2D work; painting, drawing, photography, and printmaking. Original artwork only. No giclées or reproductions. No size restrictions. Artists may submit up to 15 pieces for this call.
Our juror for the Form & Figure is Michael Pannier. Pannier is an internationally shown fine art and commercial photographer now located in Greenville, SC. Previously based in Maryland, Michael has spent over 30 years in photography and 35 years in the gallery and art world, opening his first gallery in the Washington, DC, suburbs in 1987.
Michael is represented in galleries across the country, a frequent exhibition juror and curator, portfolio reviewer, and speaker on the business of fine art. When not in South Carolina he can be found leading photographic expeditions in Death Valley and the Eastern Sierra.
20-30 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month with the opportunity to be invited for a solo show at a later date. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG) and an archived, online slide show. A catalog will be printed for each exhibition, and award for Juror’s Choice.
Biophilia
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“BIOPHILIA: The Love of Nature”
A NATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW NYC JUNE 7 – JUNE 29, 2025
BIOPHILIA: The Love of Nature
From the forests that surround us to the mycelium beneath our feet, nature’s wonders are woven into our world— leaves, needles, branches, sprouts, plants, trees, vegetables, and fruit.
BWAC invites artists to explore the beauty, mystery, and pleasure of nature in all its forms. Whether delicate or untamed, fleeting or enduring, organic life inspires and connects us.
We welcome all media, including digital, drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture, collage, and photography. Original and framed work only.
Whatever appeals to you in nature, we want to see.
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition is an artist-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit. With 25,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space set in a Civil War-era warehouse on the waterfront of Red Hook Brooklyn. BWAC provides exhibition opportunities to artists of various levels of experience as well as professional development and public engagement. Explore membership opportunities at bwac.org
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline EXTENDED TO 8AM MONDAY, May 12, 2025
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 29, 2025 weekends 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
This call for submission is open to all residents of the U.S. and its Territories, 18 years of age or older. The show will be curated by BWAC VP and ceramicist Sandy Forrest, and artist Janet Morgan., Entry is open to all artists working in all traditional and non‐traditional formats. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution and framed for exhibition.
Note:
- Artwork must be available for sale. NFS or POR will not be considered
- Crafts, kit work or reproductions of original works in other media (such as giclee reproductions of oil paintings), unless used as part of a mixed media work, will not be considered
Oversize Work, exceeding 72” X 72”, and overweight work exceeding 30lbs, are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff, but must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed and removed by the artist (or their agent) upon prior arrangement with BWAC. Any work not meeting these eligibility requirements can automatically be disqualified regardless of juror selection. Wearable art
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
- Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by 8 AM of May 12, 2025. All entry fees are non‐refundable.
- Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
- Handling fees for Shipping- $30 Covers unpacking/repacking for return shipping as well as storage of original packaging or procurement of replacement packaging. This fee will be waived if shipped in an Airfloat box.
- BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibition sold artwork
JUDGING
The BWAC Exhibition Committee will jury the submissions, and the exhibition. All judging for the competition will be online and artwork is blind juried. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the jurors/curators is final.
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION
If you are new to Smarter Entry or used the system prior to August 27, 2012, follow directions to CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. Profiles created in Smarter Entry after the date above have been saved in the system. Simply log in using your email as your username.
- Select “BIOPHILIA” to register (UNDER AVAILABLE SHOWS). You will be redirected to a secure page to pay the application fee and upload your work.
- Once you have paid your application fee, you can upload your images. Submit your images as JPG or PNG file with the shortest side being no less than 1,280 pixels, max file size 4MB.
NOTE:
- Your Submission is not complete and will not be valid if you do not upload an image even if you pay. Please do not skip this step.
- ONCE THE FINAL DEADLINE (5/9/2025) HAS PASSED, YOU WILL NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR SUBMISSION FORM. PLEASE KEEP THE SIZES AND PRICES AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU MIGHT NEED FROM YOUR SUBMITTED WORK.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Direct all questions to shows@bwac.org. The curator’s results will be emailed the week of May 12. If you have not received notification by May 14, please notify us at the email above. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will include instructions to confirm participation, deadlines, and all the details needed to exhibit.
Drop-Offs and Installation will be last week of May and Pick-Ups will be Sunday June 29 after the show closes and June 30, 31 and July 1.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “BIOPHILIA: The Love of Nature” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
The Contemporary Portrait
The Portrait. We use portraits as objects of remembrance and reverence, of seduction and glorification. From the keepsakes in lockets as tiny remembrances of love, to the likenesses of leaders meant to inspire and seduce with their power. They can stir, and confront, and drive us to action. Just as they can lull in longing for a time since passed. They act as a mirror in whose reflection we find the inward experiences of ourselves, or as a window from which we look out toward the virtues of another.
Analog and digital manipulation in all its forms welcome. Monochrome or color, all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Aline Smithson is a visual artist, educator, and editor based in Los Angeles, California. Best known for her conceptual portraiture and a practice that uses humor and pathos to explore the performative potential of photography. Growing up in the shadow of Hollywood, her work is influenced by the elevated unreal. She received a BA in art from the University of California at Santa Barbara and was accepted into the College of Creative Studies, studying under artists such as William Wegman, Allen Ruppersburg, and Charles Garabian. After a decade-long career as a New York Fashion Editor, Smithson returned to Los Angeles and to her own artistic practice.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
2025 FOTONOSTRUM PORTRAIT AWARD
Do you have a powerful portrait that tells a unique story? We invite emerging and established photographers from around the world to submit their most compelling portrait work for consideration in this year’s FotoNostrum Portrait Award. This is your opportunity to showcase your artistic vision, celebrate the art of portraiture, and receive recognition on an international stage.
Key Details:
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Eligibility: Open to all photographers worldwide, regardless of age or professional level.
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Theme: Portraiture in any form—studio, environmental, candid, conceptual—demonstrating the subject’s identity, emotion, and narrative.
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Flash Early Bird Discount: 40% off entry fees euntil April 6. Once registered, submission can be uploaded until the final deadline.
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Deadline: May 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
Awards & Benefits:
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Winners, Runners Up and up to 20 finalists will be exhibited in FotoNostrum Gallery in 2026 at the FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona. All exhibition expenses including printing and framing will be borne by FotoNostrum. All selected works will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine during 2026.
Judging Panel: Juros will be announced one week before the final deadline.
Don’t miss your chance to gain international exposure, receive valuable feedback from industry leaders, and celebrate the power of the portrait.
Submit your entries today and let your images tell a story the world needs to see!
Exhibit New England 2025
Exhibit New England 2025 is a regional open juried exhibition hosted by the North Shore Arts Association in Gloucester, MA.
The Exhibit will run from June 28, 2025 - July 26, 2025 with nearly $8,000 in Awards.
- ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MAY 24 BY 11:59PM
- NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE: JUNE 4
- DEADLINE FOR DELIVERY OF SHIPPED ARTWORKS: JUNE 21 BY 5PM
- ARTWORK DROP-OFF: JUNE 22 - 23 • 10AM - 4PM RECEPTION: JUNE 29 • 1PM - 3PM
- ARTWORK PICK UP: JULY 27 (12PM - 4PM), JULY 28 (10AM - 4PM)
Jurors of Selection and Awards: Leo Mancini-Hresko & Rita Fucillo
Accepted media: painting, drawing, mixed media and sculpture.
For non-members there will be a $45 fee for up to two 2D artwork or for two 3D sculpture submissions.
For Juried Artist Members and Associate Members of North Shore Arts Association the fee will be reduced to $35 with the use of a discount Promo Code that will be emailed to all members.
Yosemite Sierra Artists 54th Annual Open
Yosemite Sierra Artists 54th Annual
Open Art Competition and Exhibition
DATES
EXHIBIT – June 7– July 6, 2025
DEADLINE TO ENTER – Wednesday, May 21, 2024
ART INTAKE - Wednesday, June 4, 2025: 11 AM – 5 PM
RECEPTION - Saturday, June 14, 2025: 5-7 PM
PICK UP - Wednesday, July 7, 2025: 11 AM – 5 PM
VENUE
Yosemite Gateway Art Center – Gallery 5, 40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
AWARDS
Best of Show - $150 plus ribbon. First Place in each category - $75 plus ribbon. Ribbons awarded for 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention. Awards will be presented at the Opening Reception and later posted on the YSA website at yosemitesierraartists.org.
ART SUBMISSION
All art to be submitted on SmarterEntry.com/CallsforEntry/YSA by May 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PDT).
ENTRY FEES
YSA Members $20 1st entry and $10 each additional piece (You must use unique YSA code that will be provided to each member to receive the discount on Smarter Entry.)
Non-Members: $30 1st entry and $20 each additional piece
Non-members may join YSA prior to entering and receive the member discount on entry fees at www.YosemiteSierraArtists.org.
EXHIBIT RULES
1. All media exhibit including but not limited to painting, photography, and sculpture. Entries must be original artwork, copies of original such as giclee prints of paintings are not accepted. The exception to this is original artwork that is traditionally created as prints such as photography, woodcuts, digital mixed media, lithographs etc. are permitted. Artwork must be 100% the creation of the artist. Artwork that is generated by AI is not the original creation of the artist and is not available to be copyrighted and will not be accepted.
2. This is an open competition and exhibit. All YSA members are guaranteed at least one accepted entry. Works from additional artists will be accepted based on category and exhibit space. Artists will receive notification of works accepted by email by May 26, 2025. Please make sure that emails from YSA are being accepted by your email provider.
3. Entry into the competition and exhibit means the artist will abide by the rules and any exhibition of their work is at their own risk.
4. Artwork must have been completed within the last three years and submitted by the artist(s). Work shown in previous Yosemite Sierra Artists Anniversary exhibits will not be accepted.
Work deemed offensive to any race, creed, or gender will not be accepted.
5. We are not able to receive or ship artwork at the venue. Your artwork must be delivered and picked up in person. You may designate a relative or friend to do it for you with a written note.
Artwork must be properly identified with a completed entry form attached to it.
6. All two-dimensional artwork must be strung with wire for hanging in the upper third of the frame. No saw tooth hangers. Sculpture/3-D entries may include podium or other display case or stand. Fiber works must be hangable. All frames must be in good condition.
7. Maximum overall size is limited to 30x40. The Minimum size including frame is 8x10 inches. Any art piece larger or smaller may or may not be selected based on the discretion of the Exhibit Committee.
8. A minimum of seven (7) artworks from a minimum of (5) artists entering in a category are required for awards in that category. Categories may be combined for judging purposes at the discretion of the Exhibit Committee. The names of judges will be made public after judging is complete.
9. No work may be removed during the exhibit without permission of the Exhibit Committee.
10. An artist may only receive one award in the competition. Artists that receive awards agree to allow images of their artwork to be posted on the YSA website and YSA social media sites.
SALES
All sales will be made by Gallery 5 for which they will receive a 30% commission. Commission will be deducted from payment to the artist. Gallery 5 will be responsible for collecting sales tax.
LIABILITY AT IN-PERSON PHYSICAL VENUE
All physical entries will be handled with the utmost care, but Yosemite Sierra Artists and Gallery 5 and their staff and/or volunteers will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any entry from any cause whatsoever, including transportation, fire, storage, showing, or theft.
INTAKE of ART
Please deliver your artwork to Gallery 5, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 11 AM - 5 PM
5 Gallery – 40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644.
Remember to attach a completed entry form to the artwork.
PICKUP of Unsold ART at the END of EXHIBIT
Monday, July 7, 2024, from 11AM – 5 PM at 5 Gallery – 40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644. There is no storage at the venue. Neither the YSA Exhibit Committee nor Gallery 5 are responsible for artwork not picked up.
You may authorize a relative or friend to deliver/pick up your artwork for you with a signed note.
COMPETITION AND EXHIBIT RULES
All rules are posted on SmarterEntry.com and YosemiteSierraArtists.org.
Inscrutable
We invite artitsts to submit work for an upcoming exhibition centered around the theme: Inscrutable
We seek work that resists easy interpretation. Images that conceal more than they reveal, that provoke questions without offering answers.
We encourage artists to consider the words of William Klein: "What would please me most is to make photographs as incomprehensible as life."
The 2025 Photo Review International Photography Competition
Accepted work will be reproduced in the 2025 competition issue of The Photo Review, a critical journal of photography with an international scope and readership, and on The Photo Review website. Prizewinners will be exhibited at the prestigious Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia. Editor’s selections will be exhibited in several Photo Review web galleries. Juror: Peter Fetterman, owner of the Peter Fetterman Gallery and publisher of The Power of Photography..
BLACK & WHITE
Step into the world of classic contrast with “BLACK & WHITE” – an open-themed photography exhibition dedicated to the powerful simplicity of monochrome imagery. Stripped of color, these photographs highlight the true essence of composition, emotion, and light. In black and white, every shadow becomes a voice, every highlight a heartbeat, and every detail a striking element of visual storytelling. This exhibition explores how the absence of color can intensify mood, texture, and feeling, offering a deeper, often more poignant connection between viewer and image. From quiet moments captured in intimate portraits to bold urban scenes and expansive landscapes, each piece invites contemplation and curiosity. “BLACK & WHITE” is not just an aesthetic—it’s a language of contrast that speaks volumes in silence. Celebrate the art of seeing differently and discover how the grayscale palette reveals the timeless soul of photography.
The Selma Burke Invitational African American Art Show
This show is by invitation only.
The show will be open every weekend in June 2025 starting May 31, 2025 from 12 to 5 p.m.
In June 2025, Phillips’ Mill will honor Selma Burke’s legacy through the African American artists she inspired and supported. The esteemed artist selected for this show is James E. Dupreé, a protégé of Ms. Burke. His artwork, alongside that of other nationally recognized artists, will be among the invited participants in this prestigious exhibition.
Selma Burke, a pioneering African American sculptor, inspired countless individuals, particularly African Americans, through her unwavering determination to have her work and talent acknowledged. During her illustrious career, she established three prestigious sculpture schools in New York, Pittsburgh, and New Hope. Residing in New Hope for half of her remarkable 95 years, Burke dedicated herself to creating her artwork while inspiring both young and seasoned artists.
After years of tireless advocacy for recognition of her portrayal of Franklin D. Roosevelt on the dime, President Harry S. Truman bestowed upon her national recognition of her extraordinary accomplishment.
2025 NewBo Art Fest
NewBo Art Fest 2025
CALL FOR ARTISTS! The NewBo Art Fest 2025 will take place Sunday, Labor Day Weekend, August 31, 2025, in the heart of Cedar Rapids, IA, in the New Bohemia Arts & Entertainment District.
To submit click https://client.smarterentry.com/NBAF
The New Bohemia District is a Mainstreet historical area that includes : local food vendors and restaurants serving Mexican, Indian, Korean, hamburgers, grilled cheese, a bakery, pizza, chocolates, coffee shop, juice bar, local wine and beer bar, popcorn and ice cream, international music, art and performance venues. Specialty shops that include a book store, bicycle store, clothing stores, gift shops, guitar store, skateboard shop, second hand furniture, yoga studios, a running shoe store, a record vinyl store, artists’ studios and art galleries. See a complete list of businesses, restaurants, bars and attractions at https://crmainstreet.org/
- The NewBo Art Fest is a juried show.
- Space is limited to only 40 Openings
- The submission fee is $35.00 Early Bird and then $45.00 after the early bird deadline (all submission fees are non-refundable)
- Booth Fee : FREE….Yes, FREE!
Our sponsors have made it a priority to support the arts in Cedar Rapids and feel that FREE artist booths makes our fest unique and exemplifies our true bohemian spirit.
SUBMISSIONS
- Any problems submitting contact Anne Stamats @ blackearthgallery@gmail.com
- Artists may share a booth but must submit separately for judging. If both artists wanting to share a booth are both invited to participate, please tell the fest committee so that the booth count and parking spaces are correct.
IMPORTANT DATES
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JANUARY 13, 2025 |
OPEN CALL |
$35.00 Early Bird
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FEBRUARY |
OPEN CALL |
$35.00 Early Bird
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MARCH |
OPEN CALL |
$35.00 Early Bird Early Bird submission fee ends April 18th |
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APRIL |
OPEN CALL
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Submission fee raises to $45.00 on April 19th
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MAY 15th |
SUBMISSION DEADLINE |
Submissions close May 15th at midnight |
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MAY |
Artist selection by Jurors
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May 16th, 17th 18th
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Artist Notification |
May 19th |
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JUNE |
$100.00 Deposits due
Bios, head shots, art images due |
June 1th
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JULY |
Get ready! Make art! Curate your booth! |
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AUGUST 1st |
No refunds for cancellations |
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AUGUST 31th, 2025 |
NBAF |
AUGUST 31, 2025 9am to 4pm |
DEPOSIT
For artists who are invited to participate in the fest, there will be a $100.00 deposit required to hold your space. Your original deposit check will be returned when you arrive at the fest. It will not be cashed unless you do not show up.
ACCEPTABLE WORK
- Original work created by you.
- 2D, 3D, paintings, sculpture, fabric, clay, glass, metal, paper, multimedia, photography, wood, stone, precious stones, digital/graphics. (Did we forget anything? 😊)
- Limited editions are preferred in photography, etching, lithography, etc.
- An artist may submit more than one medium, but each medium must be submitted separately and juried separately.
No Commercial products or products from a commercial kit are allowed.
Past participation in the festival does not guarantee participation from year to year.
5 photos will be required for submission. One photo must be of your booth set-up. If you do not have a photo of your booth, please contact Anne Stamats at blackearthgallery@gmail.com
AWARDS
Judges will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place at the festival.
The three judges are local art professionals.
Criteria for judging : quality and execution, uniqueness of your art and booth design
1st Place = $500.00
2nd Place = $250.00
3rd Place = $150.00
TENTS
A single space is 10’x10’
The booths are set up on the street so there is no staking.
There is no electricity supplied for the booths.
No water is supplied to the booths.
No generators are accepted for booths – solar panels are fine.
Artists MUST provide their own tent, tables, chairs, and display materials.
Each tent will be required to have tent weights. 60-80 lbs. per pole is recommended in case of wind and to prevent injury and/or damage to other booths and the crowd.
Tent sides are recommended in case of rain. There is no rain date.
EVENTS AT THE FEST
- Artist Booths
- Sculpture Invitational in the Cherry Building
- Iowa Ceramic Center activity for attendees
- Live music
- 2x2xU Outdoor art gallery
- Kid Discovery Zone
- Face Painting
- NextGen Artist Invitational – for emerging high school artists
SCHEDULE
6:30am August 31, 2025 Check-in and set up begins
Please note : artists will have a “staggered check in time and entrance” to improve the flow of setting up and exiting the booth/tent area.
The NewBo Corroidor Running event will be the same day.
Entrance and exit to and from tent locations TBD
Participants will receive a map showing entrance and exit to the festival, booth spaces and parking location.
Artists will have reserved parking spaces. Each space will be marked with your booth number and name. Your booth number and parking space number will be the same.
NO cars are allowed to be parked within the festival grounds. Volunteers will be available to help unload and load if needed. Please unload your car and remove your vehicles from the fest area before setting up. There will be volunteers to watch your booth materials while you park your car.
Artists MUST HAVE THEIR DISPLAY SET UP COMPLETED NO LATER THAN 8:45am.
If you need additional time to set up, please make arrangements with Anne Stamats at blackearthgallery@gmail.com 319-431-2669.
FESTIVAL HOURS 9 AM - 4 PM, AUGUST 31, 2025
6:30 AM Check-in begins
Artists are allowed to start set-up. Artists should check in, locate their space, unload and remove vehicles from the street before setting up.
Artists should check-in no later than 7:30am, and MUST HAVE THEIR DISPLAY SET NO LATER THAN 8:45 AM.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM NEWBO ART FESTIVAL
4:00 PM Breakdown
starts at 4pm and must be completed by 6:00pm.
Artists should NOT start booth breakdown prior to 4pm.
Artists are required to remove all equipment: tent, tables, chairs, displays, art.
All garbage should be removed with your booth.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers will be on site to answer questions and assist artists as needed throughout the day.
CUSTOMER PAYMENT OPTIONS
Please be prepared to accept payments with Apple Pay, Venmo, Credit Cards, PayPal, Square, cash etc. Just remember there is no electricity supplied to the booths.
SALES TAX
Each artist is personally responsible for the collection and reporting of Iowa State and Linn County Tax (7.0%).
LIABILITY
The NewBo Art Festival, New Bohemia Group, LLC, NewBo City Market nor the City of Cedar Rapids is responsible or liable for any loss, theft or injury incurred by any artist.
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES
Artists are responsible for keeping their area presentable and clean, and not allowing trash or debris to accumulate throughout the day.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
All cancellations should be made in writing or by email, and must be received by Saturday, August 1, 2025, in order to have your $100.00 deposit returned.
Cancellations after August 1, 2025 will not be refunded.
Note : only artists invited to participate in the fest will be required to send in a $100.00 deposit to hold their space. The NewBo Art Fest will return the artists’ deposit check when they show up for the fest after your tent is set up. Checks will not be cashed ahead of time.
ALTERNATES
Yes, there will be an alternate list organized by medium.
SPECIAL NEEDS Please indicate any special needs, such as wheelchair access, etc. in an email to blackearthgallery@gmail.com Any other needs related to the display of art are the responsibility of the artist.
This letter and application outline our policies and expectations.
If you have additional questions, please email us at blackearthgallery@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing your applications and meeting many of you in August!
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Call For Photography: The Power of Color
"If you are only moved by color relationships, you are missing the point. I am interested in expressing the big emotions - tragedy, ecstasy, doom, and so on.” - Mark Rothko. Color is the quiet force that guides human life. The power of color is in its ability to function as a sensation and perception, to be a language of itself—yet remain unspoken, and to be both physical and allusive. The Power of Color highlights the photographers’ use of saturation and vibrancy to explore the captured image.
The Power of Color is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative photographic processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
6th FotoNostrum Magazine Portfolio Award
Photographers should submit a portfolio or series of 6 images, no less, no more.
At least 12 portfolio submitters will be selected for publication in portfolios spanning 8 to 12 pages in future issues of the magazine. Images from these portfolios may also be chosen for cover features. One portfolio will receive the FotoNostrum Magazine Award 2024.
The theme is open, and images can be from any date.
All selected artists will receive a lifetime subscription to FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entries will be screened and juried by FotoNostrum’s team of curators, art director, and editors: Julio Hirsch-Hardy, Analy Werbin, Ameera Mills, Leonor Fernandes, and Michal Melisko.
Entry fees:
First portfolio of 6 images: $60
Each additional series: $45
If a portfolio has more than 6 images, the photographer must submit the six most representative ones.
Selected portfolios will be published in consecutive issues of the magazine during 2025.
The FotoNostrum team of curators will assist the selected artists in choosing the work to be published, as well as in writing their bios and statements.
Selected images from all featured artists will be exhibited in FotoNostrum on a date to be determined during 2026. Artists are required to send high-resolution files, and FotoNostrum will handle the printing, framing, and all related exhibition costs.
All images will be juried anonymously based on their visual value. No statements will be required during the submission process. If selected for publication, artists will be individually contacted by FotoNostrum’s curators.
An Ocean State of Mind
The Portsmouth Arts Guild invites you to enter our "An Ocean State of Mind" Exhibit.
An "ocean state of mind" is to be inspired by our oceans and seas. What do you see when inspired by the ocean? Is it calm and peaceful or wild and turbulent? Do you envision the water itself or do you dream of the rugged coastlines or sandy beaches? Maybe you are drawn to the sea life swimming below or the boats sailing above. An "ocean state of mind" provides limitless opportunities for creativity. Feel free to interpret this theme in you own creative way! All entries will be accepted and displayed.
PLEASE NOTE:
Artworks are not insured by PAG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on Guild premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, PAG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop-off. All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off. PAG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.
Frisco ISD Student Art Gallery
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco presents Frisco ISD Student Art Gallery, a juried art gallery at Art in the Arena Frisco 2025 indoor art festival inside the Comerica Center Arena!
Submission is for current Frisco ISD art students only. You should have a flyer with exclusive code to enter.
Free submission for up to two images. Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by May 10, 2025. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by May 12, 2025. Submissions must include a note with the artist-student’s school, grade, and teacher.
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. All works must be the original concept of the artist. The subject matter is open.
Please make note of these dates and times: Accepted works must be delivered to the Comerica Center Arena at 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco, TX 75034 on Friday, August 22, 2025, between 9:00am - 4:00pm and picked up on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 5:00pm – 9:00pm.
* *For those needing alternative drop off due to graduation or summer travel: Art may be dropped off at the admin building 5515 Ohio Dr. Frisco, TX 75035 to Attention: "Robert Draper" Monday – Thursday from 9:00am-4:00pm between May 27 and Aug 8.
The Art Awards Reception with jurors and cash prizes awarded will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 5pm-6pm. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the drop-off times will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during pickup time could result in storage fees of $10 per day.
All submitted work should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 24 inches in either dimension (including the frame).
All the artworks may be for listed for sale and must remain on display until the end of the exhibition.
Artwork must be displayed in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed in and out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to finance@vagf.org.
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show and handles all purchase transactions. Pieces must have value of at least $100. Artwork that is not for sale will be accepted.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to finance@vagf.org
Laugh Out Loud
Laugh Out Loud invites AI artists to capture the humor, absurdity, and lighthearted moments that make life fun. Make us smile, chuckle, or burst into uncontrollable laughter!
Artrageous 2025
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco is calling all visual artists in North Texas to submit their finest work for "Artrageous 2025" - an open-theme exhibition at the Frisco Discovery Center.
EXTENDED Submission deadline: May 11, 2025
ENTRY FEE
Submission is open to the public; submission fee is $45, and VAGF members receive a $10 discount (please email info@vagf.org for the member code).
If you would like to join the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco prior to submission, please sign up here: https://www.vagf.org/about/membership
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media, and Sculpture. The subject matter is open. All works must be the original concept of the artist and must not have been previously shown in juried VAGF shows.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 72 inches in either direction (including the frame).
If interested, submit up to 3 images of your artworks as JPEG for consideration by May 11, 2025. The show will be curated by several visual art professionals; submission does not guarantee acceptance and the submission fee is non-refundable.
Artists will be notified of acceptance into the show by May 17, 2025. Accepted works must be delivered to the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco TX 75034 on Sunday, June 1, 2025 between 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Failure to bring the artwork during the dropoff time will result in exclusion from the show.
The works must be picked up on Sunday, June 29, 2025, between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Please note that the failure to pick up the artwork during the designated time will incur storage fees of $10 per day.
The Artists Reception: Sunday June 28, 2024, from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at Frisco Discovery Center.
Artists will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
If the sculpture is big and heavy and not designed to be displayed on the floor, the artist must provide a secure pedestal for display of the artwork. Multi-unit works must be connected so that they can be hung / displayed as a single unit.
This is a juried exhibition with cash prizes to be determined later. All artwork sold must remain on display until the end of exhibition. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
The staff at Frisco Discovery Center cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154 with any questions.
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Prizes are funded by submissions fees, VAGF membership fees, donors, sponsors, and grants. Purchased artworks must remain on display until the end of the exhibition.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org.
The Shape of Things
The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites artists to submit work for inclusion in The Shape of Things, to be held at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and online at RNACexhibitions.com.
Show Description
Everything we see or imagine we see has shape. Nothingness too, has shape, taking its form from all the things of our experience. Shape presents itself as a duality—positive/negative, figure/ground, inside/outside—and creates meaning through relationships. In considering shape within a work of art, we may find that it is subtle, ambiguous, open to interpretation, or that it boldly states its intention. Shape may be derived from a solid mass, or it may appear as an assembly of secondary elements, possibly lines or dots or masses of color. Shape may actually have, or appear to have, depth; or it may be absolutely flat, limited to two dimensions.
With this exhibition, the Rocky Neck Art Colony invites artists to submit 3–5 works in any media that reflects their thoughts and imagination about shape. Artwork submitted, regardless of materials used and the creative methods by which the work is developed, should reflect a strong sense of shape or mass and may read anywhere along a continuum from bold, distinct forms to more subtle interpretations of the theme.
For full prospectus: https://rockyneckartcolony.org/shape-of-things/
California Native Flora & Fauna
The Stanislaus Arts Council (SAC) is thrilled to announce a call for submissions for our upcoming exhibition, California Native Flora and Fauna. This exhibition will celebrate the beauty, diversity, and significance of the native plants and animals of our region. The exhibition will be held at the Stanuslaus Arts Council Gallery from June 4, 2025 to June 27, 2025.
Submission Details
- Submission Platform: Smarter Entry. Visit https://www.stanislausarts.org/exhibitions for submission details.
- Submission Fee:
- $10 per submission for SAC Member Artists
- $20 per submission for Non-Member Artists
- Artists may submit up to 10 works.
- Submission Deadline: May 10, 2025
- Artwork Delivery: May 30, 2025, from 3 PM to 6 PM
Exhibition Timeline
- Exhibition Dates: June 4 2025 – June 27, 2025
- Artwork Pick-Up: June 28, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM
Eligibility
This exhibition is open to artists 18 years and older. Submissions must highlight the native flora and fauna of California. All mediums will be considered, provided the work aligns with the theme and is ready for display.
This exhibition will serve as a fundraiser to support SAC’s operations and local artists in our community.
Falmouth Art Center Summer 2025 Open Juried Show
Open Juried Summer Exhibition 2025
July 5 – July 28
Falmouth Art Center
Falmouth, MA
Falmouth Art Center's Summer 2025 Open Juried Exhibition will be held in the Falmouth Art Center’s Hermann Gallery. The Falmouth Art Center hosts a variety of juried exhibitions with the open juried summer exhibition being held during the height of the summer season on Cape Cod. Artwork will be hung in the main gallery, offering visitors to Falmouth Art Center an opportunity to view the selected images. Both 2D and 3D art work accepted. No photography for this exhibit.
ENTRY IS BY WEBSITE UPLOAD ONLY: https://www.smarterentry.com/falmouthart
Visit https://falmouthart.org/ for more information about the Falmouth Art Center.
Please make sure that you submit only images that accurately depict the artwork you are entering. If the submitted on-line entry is not an accurate depiction of the artwork it will be disqualified. No substitutions for the accepted artwork are allowed.
Awards
$200 Best in Show
$100 each- four judge’s awards
Juror
Suzanne Packer
Suzanne M. Packer’s work has since been exhibited and collected from New England to California, Greece, and Pakistan. It is in many private and corporate collections, including the Cahoon Museum of American Art, the Cape Cod Museum of Art, and the Provincetown Art Association and Museum.
Packer became the founding Director of the Cape Cod Museum of Art in 1983, after living in Mexico City, Mexico and London, England. Her formal training includes the Rhode Island School of Design, the Art Students League of New York City, and the Fine Arts Work Center of Provincetown. During the Cape Cod years she has maintained studio spaces at the Brewster Street Studios, Provincetown, MA, the A Street Studios and the Fenway Studios, both Boston, MA and the Owl Studios at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Now her unruly Bass River gardens and the ever-changing waters of Cape Cod find their way into her work at her Horse Way Studio.
Cape Waters Abstracted was a solo exhibition of her paintings held at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in 2018. Other one-person exhibitions over the years have included the Cahoon Museum of American Art in 1997. She has been included in numerous juried shows in the region.
Eligibility
Art must not have been previously exhibited in the Falmouth Art Center.
All art must be done by a living artist.
Artists may submit any number of original works of art.
Do not submit art that has been completed under instruction, in classes or workshops.
No copying other art, including art generated by AI.
Art must be done from your own photo references.
No Photography for this exhibit.
Open to members and nonmembers. Members receive a discount. Please check your email notices from FAC with the discount code
Typically no more than one entry per artist will be accepted.
Any art work exceeding 40 inches in either direction, including frame, is less likely to be accepted.
Please contact Falmouth Art Center if you require display unit for any 3D art
All 2D art must be framed and wired ready for hanging. No clamped glass, cardboard, paste on or saw tooth hangers.
Any work normally glassed and exceeding 30 inches in either direction must be framed using an acrylic glazing (such as Plexiglas) only. Exception: Pastels exceeding 30 inches may be framed with glass due to static interference. Work not suitably framed may be rejected from the exhibit with no refund of entry fee.
Entering Your Images
Before entering images please make sure that your photo image is an accurate depiction of the art you are submitting. Regardless of being accepted by the juror, it will be disqualified if you deliver art that does not match the on-line submission image.
The entry form must be filled out in its entirety.
List sizes up to the nearest inch.
Submitted images must not include matting or frame. Crop the photos to include only the image being entered. Be sure your images are right-side-up.
Your image must be in JPEG format, at least 1920 pixels on the longest side and no more than 8MB.
ENTRY IS BY WEBSITE UPLOAD ONLY to enter online. If you have used Smarter Entry in the past you must log in as a Returning User at the bottom of the page. If you are new to Smarter Entry you must first register as a First Time User. After log in, choose FAC Open Juried Summer Exhibit, then follow the steps for payment and upload. Please add Smarter Entry and Falmouth Art Center to your safe senders email list to ensure notifications are received.
If your artwork is accepted:
You will receive an email with details regarding delivery to Falmouth Art Center for either drop-off or shipped options. All art that is accepted must be available for the duration of the exhibit. If your art is not available for the exhibit, a 2 year ban from submitting to juried exhibits at FAC will be imposed.
Images of the art that is entered must match the work that is delivered for the exhibit. FAC will not hang any artwork that does not match the submitted on-line entry image.
Fees
Members: $15.00 for the first entry and $10 for each entry after the first
To receive discount, members should use promo code received in FAC email notice
Nonmember: $20.00 for the first entry and $15 for each entry after the first
If you would like to join FAC, please visit our website at https://falmouthart.org/product/falmouth-art-center-membership/
Exhibition Dates - July 5- July 28 2025
May 8 JPEGS due by midnight of this date
March 20-23 Notification of acceptance will be posted on FAC website.
Notifications sent to artists by email from Falmouth Art Center. Please check spam if you have not received notification by March 16th please contact FAC office.
June 27 Shipping deadline for receipt of works shipped to Art Center. All shipped work must be suitably packed and must include a prepaid return label and FAC entry label
July 1 9-4pm Receiving of Accepted Works hand delivered to 137 Gifford Street,
Falmouth MA
July 11 5-7 pm Awards Reception
July 29 9-4 pm Pick -up of artwork not sold. Shipped work to be packaged and sent within one week of the show closing
Sales will be handled by the Falmouth Art Center
Commission to the Falmouth Art Center
30% for members (artist receives 70%)
50% for nonmembers (artist receives 50%)
REGULATIONS By entering through Smarter Entry the artist agrees to the following: The Officers, Board of Directors and employees will use care in handling art work, but in no way are responsible for any damage that may occur in uncrating, moving or hanging art work. FAC reserves the right to reject any work which cannot be displayed in a safe and secure manner, (including poorly framed or wired work) or which does not fully reflect that which is portrayed on the jpeg. Accepted pieces may be used on our website in regards to this exhibit. Pieces will be listed for sale using the JPEG submitted. I understand that the FAC receives a commission on all sales.
Disclaimer/Legal ---
- The Falmouth Art Center assumes permission for photographing and reproducing entries for publicity purposes unless otherwise stated.
- The Falmouth Art and anyone connected to it will take the utmost care of artwork submitted but is NOT responsible for damage, loss or theft of artwork. The Artist should obtain necessary insurance.
The Modern Nude
The fine art nude has been a celebrated subject of photography since the beginning and played an important role in establishing photography as a fine art medium. Early on, both in history and most photographers experience, the nude has been featured in a classical pose and setting, maturing to illustrating the human body as a sculptural abstraction, and with some pushing boundaries.
Analog and digital manipulation in all its forms welcome. Monochrome or color, all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations where legal are welcome.
Our juror for The Modern Nude is William Earle. Born in an era prior to the current technology and information sharing society we live in, my first memory of a camera was one my Father owned. It was a Canon 35mm gizmo that he used while serving in the Army in Korea. I clearly remember looking at it and being fascinated with slides he had taken while over seas. While non-functional today I still have it. I have come to realize that it’s the photographer who makes the picture, not the gear and gizmos. The camera is simply a tool, an extension of the photographer.
Bill's work has been recognized as "So very simple on the eye with an aura of great confidence and tranquility. Yet, with these apparent restrictions you deliver a sensual but respectful image
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
2025 Community Spirit / New and Advanced
Welcome to Community Spirit Year 4
We are calling for Artists of the community of all talents, ages, and styles.
Have you always wanted to show your talents?
Well this is your chance to express yourselves.
Year 4
2025 Community Spirit
May 28th - August 3rd 2025
We are looking for art of all mediums & styles.
Show us the things that you have been creating.
Anything?! Yes! As long as you created it.
WE WANT TO SHOW YOU OFF.
VAGF at The Beacon - "Colorful Abstract"
DEADLINE EXTENDED!!
The newest VAGF partner gallery is The Beacon, a beautiful new residential building (still under construction) in the heart of the Rail District in Frisco (7291 Elm St, Frisco TX 75034), developed and owned by CAP Multifamily.
The artists are asked to submit up to five images - some of the artworks may be purchased for permanent decoration of the residential hallways. Other artwork may be included as a part of a rotating art gallery.
2D artworks must measure at least 16" by 16" and up to 72" maximum size! This means each dimension to be at least 16 inches and no more than 72 inches. (NOT including the frame)
The theme for this show is "Colorful Modern Abstract".
The submission is free for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by paying the membership fee online HERE prior to submission.
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Sculpture, Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. All works must be the original concept of the artist.
If interested, submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by the EXTENDED submission deadline of May 4, 2025. Artists will be notified of purchase offer or acceptance into the show by May 18, 2025.
Purchase transactions will be handled by VAGF; VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have a value of at least $100.
Works accepted to the gallery show must be delivered to The Beacon building located at 7291 Elm St, Frisco TX 75034 on Sunday, June 15, 2025, between 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the drop-off time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
Meet the Artists event will be scheduled later.
All submitted work should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” - 1" canvases should be framed. All the works on 1 1/2" to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement, or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody, or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
Street Photography
We are excited to invite photographers to submit their work for an upcoming exhibition exploring the theme of Street Photography. This call is open to both established and emerging photographers who seek to showcase their vision telling stories of human expression and connection through the art of street photography.
Whether capturing the fleeting moments of city life, the vibrant characters in urban spaces, or the raw emotion found on bustling streets, we are looking for compelling images that tell stories through the lens of the everyday, documenting the diversity and complexity of the human experience.
Selection Criteria:
Relevance to the theme "Street Photography”.
Technical quality and originality.
Artistic vision and storytelling.
Exhibition Details:
Location: A Photographers Place, Raleigh, NC
Opening Reception: May 16, 2025, 7:00-9:00pm
Exhibition Dates: May 16, 2025 – June 11, 2025
Selected works will be featured in our exhibition and may also be highlighted in our promotional materials and social media channels.
Additionally, there will be a gallery page on our website including all accepted images.
Important Notes:
All submitted images must be the original work of the photographer.
By submitting, you grant us the right to use your images for promotional purposes related to the exhibition.
We look forward to seeing your unique perspectives and celebrating the diverse ways we experience our world. For any inquiries, please contact info@aphotographersplace.photo
Capture the essence. Share your vision. Join us in exploring the art and craft of Street Photography
Pattern, Shape & Form
Bay Area artists are asked to submit work for our June exhibit, Pattern, Shape & Form SFWA gallery calls for artwork Artists are asked to submit work that emphasizes natural and/or man-made patterns, shapes and /or forms in their work. Consider how color, line, texture and tone can be used to create these elements. All 2D and 3D media except video.
Artists need to obtain copyright approval to use images that have not been originally created by them.
Juror: Kiara Paninos, Media, Marketing, and Events Coordinator Arts & Crafts Cooperative, Inc.
Please carefully read the Call for Entries for complete details.
2025 Community Spirit - Youth / 0-k, 1-4, 4-8th grade
Welcome to
Year 4 of Community Spirit Exhibition
We are calling all artists kids of the community of all talents, ages, and styles.
Have you always wanted to show your talents?
Well this is your chance to express yourselves.
Community Spirit - Year 4
May 28 - August 3rd 2025
We are looking for whatever medium or style you want.
Show us the things that truly let you be yourself.
Anything YOU have created and want to share and show to the community - WE WANT TO SEE IT!!
Birds of a Feather
DELIVERY OF ARTWORK-4/28 & 29
PICK UP ARTWORK- 5/31 & 6/1
Calm or Chaos
The National Association of Digital Artists
Competition and Exhibit at The Pix Gallery
Call for all Emerging & Established Digital Artists
We are seeking submissions for our open juried show
"CALM OR CHAOS"
Artists can determine their definition of these terms. Send in a piece that represents calm or chaos or both.
Cash prizes up to $300 will be awarded!
JPEGS due: May 1, 2025 at midnight
Artist Notification: May 12, 2025
Show Opens: May 15, 2025
Juror: Barbara Braman
First, Second and Honorable Mention cash prizes will be awarded up to $300.
Submission information: Artists can submit up to 5 works. The juror may accept a maximum of 2 works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Looking to hang your work in a physical gallery? The Calm or Chaos exhibit is brought to you in collaboration with Cape Cod Art Center - a gallery, gift shop and art education center in Barnstable Village on Cape Cod. All artists accepted into this exhibit will be shown in The Pix online gallery (pixmuseum.org) in addition to having the opportunity to hang their work in the Loft Gallery space at Cape Cod Art Center for November and December of 2025. Your piece will be offered for sale. Artists who are unable to physically drop off can mail their piece to our gallery. This is entirely optional but a welcome opportunity to show your work to new audiences!
Entry fee for naDA members: $20 per piece
You must enter nada2025 in the discount code box, then click "apply" for the member discount price of $20 per piece (membership status will be verified) Members selected to be in the show have the opportunity to put their work for sale in our gift shop.
Entry fee for non members: $25 per piece
Not a naDA member yet? All digital artists are welcome! Join here: https://www.nationaldigitalartists.org/join-now
Submission Tips:
To submit work, click the green register button at the bottom of the page and create an account or login to your existing account.
Our museum and gallery software recommends uploading files sized between 500KB and 5MB - saved as compressed high-quality jpg. The image-width of large pieces of art should be about 1900px. Files must be less than 5 MB. Images must be smaller than 5000 x 5000 pixels. Allowed file types include png, jpg and jpeg.
Please email info@nationaldigitalartists.org with any questions.
About us: The Pix was founded by the National Association of Digital Artists (naDA). At naDA, we serve digital artists and the digital art community by providing resources for exhibition, networking and education. We are dedicated to empowering artists and promoting digital art as a valid fine art medium.
26th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Professional Section, Series
PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 26th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
The jurors will be announced one week before the final deadline.
This section is for Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30. Until April 13, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($48, and $24, respectively)
26th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Non Professional Section, Series
NON PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 26th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
The jurors will be announced one week before the final deadline.
This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Non Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30. Until April 13, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($48, and $24, respectively)
26th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Professional Section, Single Images
PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 26th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
The Jurors will be announced one week before the final deadline.
This section is for Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $35 for the first set of 3 images; each additional image is $12. Until April 13, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($28, and $9.60, respectively)
26th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Non Professional Section, Single Images
NON PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 26th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
The Jurors will be announced one week before the final deadline.
This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions. The first set consist of 3 images.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Non Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $35 for the first set of 3 images; each additional image is $12. Until April 13, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($28, and $9.60, respectively)
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards - Professional Series
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards. Professional Series.
Juried to be announced one week before the final deadline.
- The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards will organize separate exhibitions for the two Professional (series and single), and Non-Professional overall Winners.
- All expenses for these exhibitions, including printing and framing (up to 20 photos each), will be covered by the organization.
- Exhibitions will take place at FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona, scheduled for 2026.
- Both overall winners will have the opportunity for an 18-month consignation representation contract with FotoNostrum Gallery.
- Represented artists will be featured for online sales on ArtEndipity (https://www.artendipity.com/).
- Jurors will choose category winners and honorable mentions across thematic categories.
- Selected photographers will be invited to a collective exhibition alongside the overall winners.
- Exhibition organization and venue costs will be covered by The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards.
- Category winners and honorable mentions exhibitors will be responsible for costs related to printing, framing, setup, labeling, and insurance (approximately $280 per piece).
- Participating artists must submit high-resolution 300dpi files for fine art printing.
- Awardees' images will be showcased in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards - Non Professional Series
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards. Non Professional Series.
Juried to be announced one week before the final deadline.
- The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards will organize separate exhibitions for the two Professional (series and single), and Non-Professional overall Winners.
- All expenses for these exhibitions, including printing and framing (up to 20 photos each), will be covered by the organization.
- Exhibitions will take place at FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona, scheduled for 2026.
- Both overall winners will have the opportunity for an 18-month consignation representation contract with FotoNostrum Gallery.
- Represented artists will be featured for online sales on ArtEndipity (https://www.artendipity.com/).
- Jurors will choose category winners and honorable mentions across thematic categories.
- Selected photographers will be invited to a collective exhibition alongside the overall winners.
- Exhibition organization and venue costs will be covered by The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards.
- Category winners and honorable mentions exhibitors will be responsible for costs related to printing, framing, setup, labeling, and insurance (approximately $280 per piece).
- Participating artists must submit high-resolution 300dpi files for fine art printing.
- Awardees' images will be showcased in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards - Professional Single Images
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards. Professional Single Images.
Juried to be announced one week before the final deadline.
- The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards will organize separate exhibitions for the two Professional (series and single), and Non-Professional overall Winners.
- All expenses for these exhibitions, including printing and framing (up to 20 photos each), will be covered by the organization.
- Exhibitions will take place at FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona, scheduled for 2026.
- Both overall winners will have the opportunity for an 18-month consignation representation contract with FotoNostrum Gallery.
- Represented artists will be featured for online sales on ArtEndipity (https://www.artendipity.com/).
- Jurors will choose category winners and honorable mentions across thematic categories.
- Selected photographers will be invited to a collective exhibition alongside the overall winners.
- Exhibition organization and venue costs will be covered by The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards.
- Category winners and honorable mentions exhibitors will be responsible for costs related to printing, framing, setup, labeling, and insurance (approximately $280 per piece).
- Participating artists must submit high-resolution 300dpi files for fine art printing.
- Awardees' images will be showcased in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards - Non Professional Single Images
22nd edition of the Pollux Awards. Non Professional Single Images.
Juried to be announced one week before the final deadline.
- The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards will organize separate exhibitions for the two Professional (series and single), and Non-Professional overall Winners.
- All expenses for these exhibitions, including printing and framing (up to 20 photos each), will be covered by the organization.
- Exhibitions will take place at FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona, scheduled for 2026.
- Both overall winners will have the opportunity for an 18-month consignation representation contract with FotoNostrum Gallery.
- Represented artists will be featured for online sales on ArtEndipity (https://www.artendipity.com/).
- Jurors will choose category winners and honorable mentions across thematic categories.
- Selected photographers will be invited to a collective exhibition alongside the overall winners.
- Exhibition organization and venue costs will be covered by The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards.
- Category winners and honorable mentions exhibitors will be responsible for costs related to printing, framing, setup, labeling, and insurance (approximately $280 per piece).
- Participating artists must submit high-resolution 300dpi files for fine art printing.
- Awardees' images will be showcased in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Fragments of the Mind
Prospectus Exhibition: Fragments of the Mind; The Healing Power of Creativity The Stanislaus Arts Council (SAC) invites artists to submit work for an upcoming exhibition focusing on Mental Health, Art, and Healing. This powerful exhibition will explore the intersection of art and mental health, fostering awareness and promoting the healing power of creativity. The exhibition will run from May 8, 2025, to May 29, 2025, alongside "To Whom it May Concern," a special project by SAC Grant Recipient Andi Palma, which highlights the lived experiences of individuals dealing with mental health challenges. Exhibition Goals: ● To create a platform for meaningful dialogue on mental health. ● To showcase the transformative power of art as a medium for healing. ● To support the SAC Gallery’s operations and community artists. Submission Guidelines: 1. Theme: Artwork must relate to mental health, healing, or awareness. 2. Mediums Accepted: All mediums are welcome, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, and mixed media. 3. Dimensions: Wall-mounted work must not exceed 48” in any dimension. Sculptural works must not exceed 60 lbs. 4. Submission Requirements: ○ Artist’s statement (150 words or less) ○ Title, medium, dimensions, and year of creation for each piece ○ High-quality images (JPG format, 72 DPI minimum) 5. Fees: ○ $20 per submission for SAC Member Artists ○ $30 per submission for Non-Member Artists ○ Up to 10 submissions per artists can be submitted, submission does not guarantee placement in the exhibition 6. Sales: SAC retains a 40% commission for the sale of member artworks, and 50% commission for nonmembers artworks sold during the exhibition. Key Dates: ● Submission Deadline: April 12, 2025 ● Notification of Acceptance: April 15, 2025 ● Artwork Delivery: May 3, 2025, from 4 PM to 6 PM ● Exhibition Dates: May 7 – May 29, 2025 ● Reception and Artist Talks: May 24, 2025- 2PM to 5PM ● Artwork Pick-Up: May 30, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6 PM
SHAPE AND COLOR, 2025 - Digital Art Online Exhibit
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for "SHAPE AND COLOR, 2025". Artists of any level are invited to submit to this open juried online Digital Art exhibit.
Any interpretation of the theme will be considered. Cash prizes awarded for First Place, Second Place and Honorable Mention.
Submit your JPEG's by Sunday, April 27th by midnight.
What is digital art: The digital artist uses pixels rather than paint. Pixels can be captured from DSLs to mobile devices. The artist develops images on computers, mobile phones and tablets to express their creative vision. Many styles of editing are accessible to the artist including digital drawing, digital painting, digital collage with photographs or experimental abstract design or apps. Digital Art is progressive!
All work should be of the artist’s own creation. Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work. Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.
All artwork must be created within the past three years.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on May 9, 2025. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by May 8th, contact manager@capecodartcenter.org. Check your junk and promotion email folders.
"SHAPE AND COLOR" will be live on our website Friday, May 9, 2025. This exhibit will also be shown on a screen at Cape Cod Art Center.
Image by Mary Doering, "Blue Rain", Digital Art
Frisco Public Library 2025 - Summer Fun
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco is honored to be invited to exhibit local art at one of the top destinations in town, the new Frisco Public Library. The theme for this show is "Summer Fun".
Submission is for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here prior to the submission deadline.
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. All works must be the original concept of the artist. Multi-unit works must be connected so that they can be hung / displayed as a single unit.
Hanging artworks should be no wider than 60 inches, and no taller than 60 inches. Minimum sizes on either side 24x24 inches (including the frame in all artwork).
Free submission for up to three images. Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by April 26, 2025. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by April 29, 2025.
Please make note of these dates and times: Accepted works must be delivered to the Frisco Public Library (8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco TX 75034) on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A "Meet the Artists" event will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the drop-off time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day. Artists must email info@vagf.org with the name of the designated person if artist is unable to pick up and/or drop off.
All submitted work should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners, library management, and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have value of at least $100. Artwork that is not for sale will not be accepted.
LIABILITY: *Additional Frisco Library Liability form will need to be filled out and signed by each artist if accepted*
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
Grassroots - Emerging Artist Show 2025
Rockport Art Association & Museum invites “Emerging Artists” to apply for entry into this exhibition. Grassroots 2025 celebrates emerging artists within the contributing membership and the creative community.
Images should be submitted/uploaded by individual artists during the March 25 – April 22, 2025, submission period on the smarterentry.com site. Artists do not need to be members of RAA&M to enter artwork for this exhibition.
Please read the entire prospectus before submitting.
GRASSROOTS 2025 – IMPORTANT DATES
Online Submissions Begin: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Deadline for Submissions: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Acceptance Notification: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Accepted Artwork Drop-Off Day: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 29, 2025
Reception: Saturday, June 7, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Artwork Pick-Up Day: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SUBMISSION CRITERIA
Entries must be original. Once artwork is submitted, the artist may not withdraw it. All artwork must remain hanging until the end of the exhibition unless sold.
ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION, & SIZE REQUIREMENTS
- Artwork submissions are limited to three artworks per artist in the following media categories:
painting, drawing, mixed media, collage, photography, digital art, *original printmaking, and sculpture. - Maximum canvas/image/sculpture size: 24 inches on the longest side, plus a reasonably sized frame. Oversized work will be disqualified.
- Two-dimensional artwork must be suitably framed or gallery wrapped and ready to hang securely with wire and screw eyes.
- Works on paper must be matted, framed, and covered with glass or plexiglass.
- Frames must be in good condition. Entries must be signed, dry, and properly prepared for exhibition. The wire and eye screws must not show when the artwork is hung.
- Gallery wrapped canvas does not require framing unless the edges are unfinished.
* Original printmaking must be manually created as an original work of art. This category includes woodcuts, engravings, linocuts, collagraphs, etchings, aquatints, drypoints, monotypes, silkscreens, etc. Reproductions of artwork are not acceptable.
Photography images must originate with the artist via a light capture process. Editing or altering images for photography is permitted when all the components of the work are created by and belong to the artist. Synthetic or artificially generated images, stock images, clip art, or replacement skies created in whole or in part by image creation software (frequently called ‘AI Generative’ images) are not allowed, and no use of artificially generative fill is allowed.
ENTRIES & FEES
- Grassroots 2025 will be juried using digital images (jpegs) submitted/uploaded by individual artists during the March 25 – April 22, 2025, submission period onto the smarterentry.com site.
- Up to three artwork entries: $35 for RAA&M Members and $45 for Non-Members for the first entry, plus $10 for each additional entry. Fees are non-refundable.
- For information about RAA&M Membership: https://www.rockportartassn.org/-membership
- There is no guarantee of acceptance into the exhibition.
- Applicants will be notified of jury results via email on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Please check your junk mail folder if you don’t receive an email in your inbox.
FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (JPEGS)
- All entries must be submitted in a digital jpeg format, either cropped to remove the background or on a black background without a mat or frame.
- Photos of the artwork should not be taken through glass or plexiglass.
- Image quality is critical: poor photography and presentation may affect acceptance by the juror(s). Digital images must be representative of the artwork.
SALES
All artwork must be for sale. Prices cannot be changed from those stated in the submission. RAA&M will receive a 40% commission based on the original price for all artwork sales from the exhibition or as a result of the exhibition. The artist will receive 60%. Artists should expect payment within four weeks after the closing of the exhibition. All sales are final.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK
Artwork that has been juried into the exhibition should be hand-delivered to the RAA&M on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
If you are shipping artwork that has been juried into the exhibition, it should be shipped to arrive at the Rockport Art Association & Museum no later than Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The RAA&M will store artists’ boxes and return-shipping labels to send back artwork at the completion of the exhibition.
All shipments of artwork must include a prepaid return-shipping label.
Mailing address:
Rockport Art Association & Museum
Attn: Kristin Czarnecki
12 Main Street
Rockport, MA 01966
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
By entering “Grassroots - Emerging Artist Show 2025,” the artist acknowledges that all reasonable care will be taken to safeguard the artwork(s) on the premises, and said person accepts that RAA&M and its agents, directors, officers, and volunteers will not be responsible for any damage, injury, liability, loss, or theft should any occur. Insurance for artwork entered in this exhibit is the individual artist’s responsibility.
Please Note: Artwork that is not removed from the RAA&M after an exhibition will become the property of the Rockport Art Association & Museum after one year.
REPRODUCTION OF ARTWORK
Any artwork entered in this exhibition may be reproduced for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes for “Grassroots - Emerging Artist Show 2025” or future exhibits without consent from or notification to the artist or the artist’s agent.
PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBITION
Promotion will be handled by the RAA&M, but we encourage artists to promote the exhibition themselves as well.
EXHIBITION CONTACT EMAIL:
director@rockportartassn.org
AWARDS
- Rockport Art Association & Museum Award of $100 for excellence in any medium.
- Rockport Art Association & Museum Award of $75 for excellence in any medium.
- Art Supplies Wholesale Award of a $50 gift certificate for excellence in any medium.
The Still Life
Still-life painting emerged as a distinct genre and professional specialization in Western painting by the late 16th century, and has remained significant since then. One advantage of the still-life artform is that it allows an artist much freedom to experiment with the arrangement of elements within a composition of a painting
Still-life painting encompasses other types of painting with prominent still-life elements, usually symbolic, and "images that rely on a multitude of still-life elements ostensibly to reproduce a 'slice of life'".
The only requirements are that the artwork is current & original, Artwork may be 2D work; painting, drawing, photography, and printmaking. Original artwork only. No giclées or reproductions. No size restrictions. Artists may submit up to 15 pieces for this call.
Our juror for the Form & Figure is Michael Pannier. Pannier is an internationally shown fine art and commercial photographer now located in Greenville, SC. Previously based in Maryland, Michael has spent over 30 years in photography and 35 years in the gallery and art world, opening his first gallery in the Washington, DC, suburbs in 1987.
Michael is represented in galleries across the country, a frequent exhibition juror and curator, portfolio reviewer, and speaker on the business of fine art. When not in South Carolina he can be found leading photographic expeditions in Death Valley and the Eastern Sierra.
20-30 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month with the opportunity to be invited for a solo show at a later date. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG) and an archived, online slide show. A catalog will be printed for each exhibition, and award for Juror’s Choice.
Everyday Life
From the ordinary to the extrordinary.
*JURIED FOR ENTRY: Juror TBA - *Accepted Entries will be announced 4/25/25
CASH PRIZES: 1ST PLACE $300, 2ND PLACE $200, 3RD PLACE $100,
3 Honorable Mention $50
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
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All work submitted must be original works created solely by the exhibiting artist
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No photography, laser prints, or computer generated accepted
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Works must be a first time submission and not previously exhibited at SBG
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Size not to exceed 36” per side including frame.
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Sculpture not to exceed 25lbs
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Artwork must be professionally presented, ready to hang with proper wiring
[no sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted]
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Work must be labeled on the back with artist name, phone #, title of work, medium, price
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Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing
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White or off-white mats are highly recommended
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Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging
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Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panels
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All entries must be for sale and will remain on exhibit until the show closing date
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SBG reserves the right to refuse any submission that does not meet requirements
*Submission must be completed online via Smarter Entry
Submission Deadline: 4/22/25 11:59:00 PM (EDT)
Acceptance Notification will be posted to this webpage, Friday, 4/25/25
• DROP OFF DATES FOR ACCEPTED WORKS: APR 26,27,28 / 12:00 – 4:30 pm
• PICK UP DATES: JUN 15,16,18 / 12:00 – 4:30 pm
PLEASE NOTE ABOVE DROP OFF AND PICK UP DATES* - No exceptions without prior approval from SBG
*If you plan to ship your entry, please call the gallery for shipping instructions and review shipping requirements.
All shipping costs are the responsibility of the artist.
FEES
1 Entry $25, $15 for each additional entry
Payment is made at the time of submission through Smarter Entry.
Once payment is made, return to the exhibit page to upload your submission.
(NOTE: Artwork not uploaded to Smarter Entry cannot be included in our Online Virtual Exhibit)
Gallery sales commission is 35% for each work sold.
PLEASE NOTE: Artworks are not insured by SBG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on SBG premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, SBG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop-off. All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off. SBG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.
WIDE OPEN SPACES COMPETITION 2025
WIDE OPEN SPACES – 2025
CALL TO ARTISTS! – Prospectus
Reception- June 7 - Show continues through June 26
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
- All artwork must be original fine art quality conceived and created solely by the entering artist.
- Artwork previously accepted into any EGFAC Competitions will not be accepted.
- EGFAC has the right to reject artwork that does not look like the digital image.
- All artwork must be framed and ready to hang, and no larger than 40”x40” including the frame. Unframed oils/acrylics accepted only if the painting extends around edges. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs. Including the return shipping paid shipping label.
- All art must be for sale.
- The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will handle all sales from the exhibition and retain a 40% commission from all sales.
SHOW DESCRIPTION – Nature and outdoors have inspired countless people, provoking deep thought, strong friendships, and a rooted bond with earth. Revisit or discover your love of nature. The human spirit needs Nature and in every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.
JUDGE: A native Californian and a Design graduate of The University of California at Davis, Teresa Steinbach-Garcia works in a painterly realistic style. Landscapes, Still Life, Figure and Intricate Design work are all fair game. Inspired by many artists, she combines her background in watercolor with pastels to capture the nuance of light & place, interpreting the man made and nature-made worlds. Teresa worked in both The Graphic Design and Fine Art realm before devoting much of her energy to raising a family on 5 acres in the rural countryside of Wilton, California, tutoring and instructing on a part time basis. With time to teach and explore, join art societies, participate in Plein Air Events and recently becoming a pupil again at Terry Miura’s Friday class she has embraced the challenging rich life of a full-time artist. She currently exhibits at Its Street Studio Collective in Winters Ca. She teaches both Pastel and Watercolor classes in the Sacramento Area, Mendocino and Paris. (Well, once in Paris!)
CATEGORIES - all mediums are accepted.
AWARDS - RIBBONS AND MONETARY AWARDS:
Best of Show- $100; 1st Place - $75; 2nd Place - $50;
ENTRY FEE - $15 Gallery Artists / or $20 fee per entry per piece (non-refundable) – limit 3 entries per artist. To enter go to www.elkgrovefineartscenter.org and click on the Exhibitions Tab and then Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT DATES
Exhibition Date – June7 through June 26
Application Deadline – EXTENDED TO April 20th
Acceptance Notification – April 24th via email.
Receiving Accepted works at EGFAC – May 30 and 31. 9020 Elk Grove Blvd Suite 101, Elk Grove, CA 95624,
11am – 5pm on Wed-Sat or 11-4 on Sunday
Artist Reception – June 7 4-7pm, at 5:30pm awards will be announced.
Pick Up Art Works – June 27 and 28 , 11am – 5 pm
3-1-25 dsr
Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters - "Fashion"
In partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop in Frisco, VAGF presents Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters! The theme for this show is "Fashion" .
Submission is for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here prior to the submission deadline.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 36 inches in either dimension (including the frame).
Free submission for up to two images. Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by April 18, 2025. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by April 22, 2025.
Please make note of these dates and times: Accepted works must be delivered to the Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 100, Frisco TX 75035 on Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A "Meet the Artists" event will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the dropoff time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
All artwork sold must remain on display until the end of exhibition.
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have value of at least $100. Artwork that is not for sale will not be accepted.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
62nd Long Island Artists Exhibition
The Art League of Long Island is holding it's 62nd biennial juried Long Island Artist Exhibition. Open to artists residing in Suffolk, Nassau, Brooklyn and Queens, this exhibition is open to two and three-dimensional works in any medium, including photography and fine crafts. Entry is limited to 5 works not previously exhibited in the Art League's gallery. This year the Art League is honored to have Matthew K. Ward serve as juror for this exhibition. Matthew Ward is currently serving as Director of the Pollack-Krasner House. $250 Awards of Excellence and Honorable Mentions of one year memberships to ALLI will be given at the discretion of the judge. Prospectus can be found at https://artleagueli.org/long-island-artists-exhibition/
Abstract
The SE Center for Photography is looking for non-representational imagery, though it can be from found objects in nature, man made or figurative works. We're seeking images that do not attempt to represent external reality, but seek to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and texture. Black-and-white or color, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Adam Finkelston is an artist, publisher, and educator based in Prairie Village, KS. He has shown his art work in solo exhibitions in Kansas City, MO as well as group and juried exhibitions throughout the United States and internationally.
Mr. Finkelston is also the owner, publisher and co-editor of the quarterly photography and printmaking magazine, The Hand Magazine: A Magazine For Reproduction-based Art.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
The Assembled Image
The Assembled Image explores photography as a constructed form, where reality is rearranged and reinterpreted. Through collage, composite, digital manipulation, or traditional composition — photographers can push the medium's boundaries. The Assembled Image invites photographers to assemble components and moments into something new, shifting how we comprehend the narrative of the captured image.
The Assembled Image is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative photographic processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
THE SPRING NATIONAL 2025
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for "THE SPRING NATIONAL 2025". Open to all emerging & established artists, photographers and sculptors. No crafts or commercial prints will be accepted.
Any subject matter is considered.
Cash awards given to Best of Show, First Place, Second Place and Third Place in all mediums with five or more in a category. A special award for Best Landscape will also be awarded.
The judges are John Clayton, Marcia Joy Duggan and Jackie Reeves.
Members must enter CCAC in the discount code box, then click "apply" for member discount. *Membership status will be verified*
Take the best picture of your art and submit your JPEG's by Sunday, April 13, 2025 by midnight.
For painters of all media: Entries must be of original work, they cannot be a copy of another painting; a magazine or newspaper photo, or any type of reproduction; the entry must be the artist's own composition.
For Photography: Photographs must be the artist’s own work. Editing apps and programs such s Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to optimize your images. You cannot add digitals scans, stock images, clip art or AI generated imagery to your pictures. AI fill is allowed for re-touching.
For Digital Art: All work should be of the artist’s own creation. Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work. Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.
No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
All artwork must be created within the past three years. Framed artwork must be less than 45" in length. No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on Friday, April 25, 2025. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by April 25th, contact manager@capecodartcenter.org. Check your junk email and promotion email folders.
"THE SPRING NATIONAL" will be exhibited in our galleries May 12 - June 13, 2025. Receiving day for accepted pieces is Monday, May 12th, between 9-4:00. If shipping, NO packaging peanuts allowed. If using U.S. Postal Service, mail work to P. O. Box 85, Barnstable, MA 02630. If using FedEx or UPS, send artwork to 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630.
The open reception will be Friday, May 16, 5:00-7:00 pm, awards presented at 6:00 pm.
Pick up day is Monday, June 16, 2025.
Image - "Fresh", by Barbara Chaisson, Acrylic
3rd Annual Au Naturale - Nudes Exhibit
Au Naturale – Figurative Art Exhibit
An open exhibit showcasing the nude human figure
DATES
- EXHIBIT - April 25 – May 25, 2025
- SUBMISSIONS OPEN - March 1st
- DEADLINE TO ENTER - Saturday, April 13
- ACCEPTANCE – April 15 by Email
- ART INTAKE – Friday & Saturday April 18 & 19 12:00–2:00 pm
- RECEPTION - Saturday, April 26th from 3-5:30 pm
Light bites provided – cocktails available for purchase at the bar
- PICK UP – PICK UP – Friday & Saturday, May 30 & 31st 12:00–2:00 pm
VENUE
The Gallery at Oakhurst Spirits - 40300 Greenwood Way, Oakhurst • OakhurstSpirits.com
ART SUBMISSION
All art to be submitted to SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/YSA by April 13, 2025 by midnight
ENTRY FEES
YSA Members $15 1st entry and $10 each additional piece
Non-Members: $20 1st entry and $15 each additional piece
Non-members may join YSA prior to entering at www.YosemiteSierraArtists.org/join.
EXHIBIT RULES
- This is an open exhibit showcasing the nude human figure.
Ribbons will be awarded and are just are fun and to recognize artistic excellence in portraying the human figure. No cash awards at this event. Art will be accepted as long as it is not considered erotic or offensive to any race, creed, or gender.
- Submit art to SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/YSA by April 13, 2025 by midnight
Please post your favorite image first in Smarter Entry. Artists will receive notification of works accepted by email on April 15. Make sure that emails from YosemiteSierraArtists.org are being accepted by your email provider. Oakhurst Spirits Gallery has limited space so it’s possible not all art will be accepted. All artwork must be dropped off in person, no shipping available.
- All media is accepted including but not limited to painting, photography and sculpture. Artwork must be 100% original except prints such as photography, digital art, woodcuts, lithographs etc.
- Entry into the exhibit means the artist will abide by the rules and any exhibition of their work is at their own risk.
- Artwork must be properly identified with a completed entry form attached to it.
- All two-dimensional artwork must be strung with wire for hanging in the upper third of the frame. No saw tooth hangers. Sculpture/3-D entries may include podium or other display case or stand. Fiber works must be hangable. All frames must be in good condition.
- Maximum overall size is limited to artwork to 24x36. Minimum size is 8x10 inches.
- Artist(s) accepted agree to allow image(s) of their artwork to be posted on the YSA website and social media sites and used for publicity.
SALES
All sales will be made by Oakhurst Spirits for which they will receive a 25% commission. Commission will be deducted from payment to the artist.
LIABILITY
This document certifies our commitment to hold harmless Oakhurst Spirits or Yosemite Sierra Artists, in the event of any and all personal injury to anyone under our care, while on the premises of the distillery or gallery.
All physical entries will be handled with the utmost care, but Yosemite Sierra Artists and Oakhurst Spirits will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any entry from any cause whatsoever, including transportation, fire, storage, showing, or theft.
INTAKE of ART
Please deliver accepted artwork to Oakhurst Spirits, Friday & Saturday April 18 & 19 12:00–2:00 pm
Oakhurst Spirits – 40300 Greenwood Way, Oakhurst, CA 93644
You may arrange to have a relative or friend deliver it for you (must have attached form with signature). For alternative delivery please make prior arrangements with Gina at gina@yosemitesierraartists.org or call 949-433-0728. Remember to attach a completed entry form to the artwork.
PICKUP of Unsold ART
There is no storage at the venue. YSA nor Oakhurst Spirits are responsible for work not picked up.
2025 Works by Signature Members
Spring Fling by Nancy Sargent Howell - 2024 Award of Merit
May 9 - July 9, 2025
NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
Open to Signature Members of New England Watercolor Society
How to Enter Your Art (newenglandwatercolorsociety.org)
NYROM 2025 Active Volunteer Portfolio Submission
Phillips' Mill Photographic Exhibition Active Committee Members may submit up to four (4) portfolio pieces (unframed matted prints to be offered for sale and displayed in bins). The deadline is Sunday, 04/6/2025 at Midnight.
Portfolio Pieces must be:
- flat, matted, unframed pieces.
- maximum 3/8” thick.
- no larger than 20 x 24 including mat.
- labeled on the back with your name, image title, and price.
- encased in a transparent-protective sleeve/covering.
All work must be for sale.
Drop-Off Date and Time: 04/19/25 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Pick-Up Date and Time: 04/27/25 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. or 04/28 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
NYC4PA TREES 2025
Joyce Kilmer wrote those words in 1915. And they hold true today. Trees are all around us in cities, towns and the country. They can be a striking visual, as a standalone in a barren landscape or be part of everyday life in the yard with an old tire swing hanging from a low branch. Trees are much a part of the animal kingdom providing limbs for resting and nesting, as well as wonderful sources of food for so many species.
Forests and jungles create whole environments. Trees standing alone on hillsides create lovely shadows. They can be tall and straight like a winter pine or bend and twist as they grow. The art can be found in the leaves, the branches, single trees or in groups of every size from oases to orchards. line.
Art in the Mayor's Office 2025 - 2
As part of our successful ongoing partnership with the City of Frisco Public Art Program, we're thrilled to offer one VAGF member the opportunity to display their artwork in the Mayor's office at City Hall!
Accepted categories are: painting, drawing, mixed media and photography. A new artist will be selected on a quarterly basis.
Please note: in order to qualify, artists must be current in their VAGF membership.
Artists who submitted previously to this program and were not accepted will be able to apply for free by using a special code - email info@vagf.org to request the code.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” - 1" canvases should be framed. All the works on 1 1/2” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
All art must be for sale at a price of at least $100. VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show.
Artists are encouraged to submit work appropriate for a public area. Art will be on display from April 2025 through July 2025 (exact dates to be determined by City Staff). Please note that the dates may be affected by the construction schedule at City Hall.
Submission deadline is April 4, 2025. The installation of the artwork will be scheduled by City staff in collaboration with the selected artist.
Finalists are selected by a VAGF panel of jurors. Final acceptance is subject to the approval by the City officials.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org.
Flora & Fauna
Artists throughout the ages have been drawn to the vast and varied world of flora. What moves you? Do you celebrate the essence of beauty or strive to heighten recognition of the perilous path of our environment? Are you inspired by a single bloom or a profusion of blossoms in a lush bouquet, enchanted gardens manicured or messy, plants endangered or invasive, carefully cultivated or sown by nature, bursting forth or shriveling on a vine?
We’re looking for flora, all types from a single stem to a vast landscape, still life, formal gardens, or vegetation gone wild. Color or monochrome, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Fauna- all the animal life of a particular region. We live with animals daily - wildlife, farmed, caged or free, many are our best friends, some we fear, yet others we admire. Whether it walks, flies, crawls, slithers, swims, the SE Center wants your best animal images.
Our juror for Flora & Fauna is Darrell Gulin. Darrell, one of Canon's Legends Photographer, has been photographing for over 39 years, marketing his work for the last 37 years and has been a full time Nature/Travel Photographer for the last 30 years. He markets his work through Stock Agencies, Editorial Markets, Photography Workshop/Tours, Seminars and Speaking Engagements.
He is the past President of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). He has been their keynote speaker and has lead many workshops and programs at their Annual Summits.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
2025 Small Works National Competition
We welcome you to the 9th Annual Small Works National Competition. Please read the prospectus carefully for complete information. However, here are some quick facts:
Entry Due Date has been extended to Monday, March 31st.
Notification of acceptance: No later than April 5th
Show Dates: April 30 to June 28, 2025
Entry Fees: 1st entry: $40; following entries: $20 ea.
Maximum size: 16 inches in any direction NOT including frame
Deadline to receive in gallery: April 24, 2025
Cash Awards:
Best in Show $800
1st Place $300
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $100
Arkansas Artist $150
People's Choice Award $100
We welcome your entries. If you have questions, you may direct them to our Juried Shows Committee Chairman, Lynn Greenwade
email: miznoah@yahoo.com, 479-234-5440
maggie@menaartgallery.org, 479-394-3880
www.southwestartists.org
www.menaartgallery.org
Newport Photo Guild
Newport Photo Guild
Show Dates: April 5 - 27, 2025
Online Entry Dates: Deadline March 31, 2025 11:59 pm (NOTE: Online registration is required for all entries.)
Number of entries:
Full members: up to 5
Associate Members: One entry
Member emeritus: 2 entries
Friend of the Gallery: Does not apply to this show
Entry fee: Not applicable for members
Delivery Dates: April 1, 2025
Show opening and reception: April 5, 2025
Gallery Night: April 10, 2025
Pickup of unsold work: April 27 o 28, 2025
** Questions or delivery/pickup alternatives, please email debloisgallery@gmail.com, or call/text Lisa May at (401) 529-2617.
Two-dimensional work must be wired for hanging, no sawtooth hangers. Delivered work must include a list of your work and a sticky note on the front with your name, title of work, and price. No size limit.
By consigning my art works to DeBlois Gallery for exhibition, I acknowledge and understand that there will be a commission of 35% of the sales price for each piece that is sold, and that the gallery will handle all sales.
I acknowledge and understand that DeBlois Gallery will take all possible care in handling my work. DeBlois Gallery's insurance does not cover work that it does not own and is not liable for any loss or damage that may occur while my work is at DeBlois Gallery.
Fine Art of Photography 2025
The Plymouth Center for the Arts premier photography competition and exhibit is back for its 15th consecutive year!
Photographers are invited to submit their best original work to this non-themed, juried exhibition.
New for 2025 we are introducing an Emerging Artists category to encourage the participation of artists currently enrolled in degree-conferring undergraduate or graduate collegiate art studies programs.
Plymouth Center for the Arts membership is not required for entry.
StrEATs 2025 - Artist's Booths
In collaboration with Frisco Old Town Community, and with support from Frisco Arts Foundation, Visual Arts Guild of Frisco offers nine artists an opportunity to host a FREE vendor booth at a popular festival StrEATs, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The festival will take place at Frisco Fresh Market (9215 John W. Elliott Dr, Frisco, TX 75033).
The submission is for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by paying the membership fee online HERE prior to registration.
To be considered, artists should submit up to 10 images representing their portfolio for review by both VAGF and FOTC panel of jurors.
Submission deadline is March 30, 2025, and the artists will be notified of acceptance no later than April 4, 2025.
Booth information:
Upon acceptance, artists will be assigned one 10x10 space under a 10x100 commercial tent free of charge to the artist. Artists can display their work inside their space in a manner of their choosing, provided that it does not encroach on adjacent booth spaces; there will be no walls dividing the artists spaces. Booth spaces DO NOT include tables, chairs, or electricity. Vendors must supply their own equipment. If the artist requires electricity, they must use a battery pack. No generators allowed. Artists are responsible for their own signage, as well as promotion and marketing materials. Artists are encouraged to promote their participation in this event to increase traffic. If Artists use a banner in their booth it must be at least 2' x 3', 1' x 10’, or an equivalent size.
Artists are responsible for their own set-up and teardown of their own space.
Artists retain 100% of their art/product sales and handle their own purchase transactions.
Attendance is estimated at 8,000 people. Additional event details can be found on the StrEATS website. Please email info@vagf.org with any questions.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement, or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody, or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
Farms & Fields 2025
Farms & Fields 2025 continues an annual tradition; this juried exhibition seeks to celebrate the variety and importance of agriculture in California.This may include a wide variety of imagery— orchards, fields, produce, livestock, people, canals, buildings, machinery, and more. Artists from throughout California are invited to submit work that is influenced or inspired by any aspect of agriculture.
Dates of Exhibition: April 29 – July 26, 2025
Media Accepted: All media, including, but not limited to: Oils & Acrylics, Photography & Digital Media, Prints, Drawings, Watercolors, Collage & Mixed Media, Textiles, Ceramics, Sculpture, Decorative Arts
Awards: Best of Show $500, Two Awards of Merit $200, Four Honorable Mentions $50
Juror: Nicole Slater, painter & instructor https://www.nicoleslater.com/
Visit the CAC website for a complete copy of the prospectus, including all rules, restrictions, and deadlines.
Emerging Artist Exhibition
Stanislaus Arts Council Prospectus Emerging Artists in Stanislaus: 2025 Exhibition The Stanislaus Arts Council invites you to submit your work for an upcoming exhibition dedicated to emerging talent. This exhibition celebrates the diversity, creativity, and unique perspectives of artists who are shaping the future of the arts in Stanislaus County. Exhibition Theme: The theme is open to any subject matter and style. We welcome works that reflect your personal journey as an emerging artist and resonate with contemporary artistic practices. Media: ● All visual media are eligible, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, digital art, and textile art. ● Artwork must be original and created within the past five years. Please do not submit works created in a class setting or recreations of another artist’s original work. If you have questions, please email us at info@stanislausarts.org Size & Presentation Requirements: ● Two-dimensional works must not exceed 48 x48 inches, including the frame. ● Three-dimensional works must not exceed 50 pounds. ● All works must be ready for display (framed, wired, or otherwise prepared). Sales: Artwork must be listed for sale. The Stanislaus Arts Council retains a 40% commission on all member artist sales and a 50% commission of all nonmember artist sales to support the nonprofit operations of the SAC Gallery. Pricing must be included with submission materials. Important Dates: ● Submission Deadline: Saturday,March 15, 2025 ● Notification of Acceptance: Thursday, March 20, 2025 ● Artwork Delivery: Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 3-6PM at the SAC Gallery ● Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, April 2 - Friday, May 2, 2025 ● Artist Reception: Saturday, April 26, 2025 ● Artwork Pick up: Saturday, May 3, 2025 12:30-5PM Contact: For more details, email gallery@stanislausart.org or call (209) 529-3369. This exhibition will be juried and judged. Monetary Awards are contingent on exhibition sponsorship. If financial sponsorship is not achieved, certificate awards will only be presented. Interested in sponsoring this exhibition? Please see our sponsorship form.
Brookgreen Inspires--Women Create
National Association of Women Artists South Carolina Chapter Presents Brookgreen Inspires—Women Create
May 3 – July 20, 2025
Preview Reception: May 2, 2025
Brookgreen Gardens
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Eligibility:
This NAWA exhibit is only for current NAWA SC members. You MUST be a member in good standing during the entire date range of the exhibit, May 2-July 20, 2025. If you are a National NAWA member and would like to participate, you can join the SC Chapter today. Contact Membership Chair Susan Irish at: art.nawasc@gmail.com.
Art submissions:
Submissions are handled through https://client.smarterentry.com/nawasc. This is a juried exhibit. Please read the prospectus thoroughly. You may submit up to three artworks. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. Entry fee: Two works of art $35.
Theme: Brookgreen Inspires
Brookgreen Gardens is a renowned sculpture garden located south of Murrell's Inlet, SC, covering over 9,000 acres. Originally a rice plantation, it was later transformed into an award-winning sculpture garden. Brookgreen Gardens boasts an extensive collection of sculptures, flowers, plants, and animals. The visionary behind Brookgreen Gardens was Anna Hyatt Huntington, a member of NAWA, and it is now considered one of the top sculpture gardens in the US.
According to their mission statement, Brookgreen Gardens aims to:
- Collect, preserve, and exhibit figurative sculpture by American artists;
- Cultivate a display garden and exhibit sculptures therein;
- Collect, preserve, and exhibit the plants, animals, and cultural materials of the South Carolina Lowcountry;
- Educate a diverse audience about sculpture, horticulture, and the ecology and history of the Lowcountry;
- Provide additional artistic and cultural opportunities for members, guests, and the community;
- Sustain the institution and all of its assets with visionary leadership, sound management, and prudent fiscal policies.
For the 2025 annual exhibit, you are required to create artwork that is directly influenced by Brookgreen Gardens and reflects their passion for sculpture, plants, zoo animals, and the history of this magnificent property. Given the nature of this venue, sculpture pieces are highly encouraged, and are essential to highlight the continuity between Anna Hyatt Huntington and NAWA. As always, all forms of art will be considered for this juried exhibit.
To learn more please visit Brookgreen.org.
Awards:
Liz Miller, curator of Burroughs Chapin Museum of Art, Murrells Inlet, SC will be our juror.
BEST IN SHOW $500
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2D First $300 |
3D First $300 |
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2D Second $200 |
3D Second $200 |
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2D Third $100 |
3D Third $100 |
Contact: Exhibition Chair Staci Swider staciswider@gmail.com
Calendar:
February 3 – March 28, 2025: Submission timeframe. Submit entries at: https://client.smarterentry.com/nawasc. Entry opens Feb 3, 2025 and entry deadline is Mar 28, 2025. When the deadline is reached, the SmarterEntry program is automatically closed to submissions.
April 7, 2025: Notification of acceptance.
Notification will be through email from SmarterEntry and posted on NAWA SC FaceBook pages.
April 18, 2025: Hand delivered artwork due at Brookgreen Garden.
We will make every effort to help you deliver your artwork. Once we know who is participating we will try to arrange for transportation where possible.
- Hand delivered artwork: If hand delivering, art must arrive at BG Friday, April 18, 2025. Please arrive 10am-noon or 1:30-4pm.
- *Installation pieces, if hand delivered, must be delivered on April 18 with thorough instructions and photographs to assist the staff. You may visit and review the installation May 1, 2025, 10am-4pm. If you need special accommodations, please email StaciSwider@gmail.com
Shipped Artwork: Please read!
Work is to be shipped to the following:
Coastal Transfer and Storage
3295 S. Frazer St
Georgetown, SC 29440
Attn: Susan McClary
843-546-4563
Arrival April 14-18, 2025
- Do NOT ship your artwork to Brookgreen Garden directly.
- All shipped artwork must have prepaid barcoded UPS or FedEx return shipping label included in shipped work. Shipping box must be sturdy enough to handle return shipping. (No counter labels or US Postal Service labels or stamps). No packing peanuts; please advise shipper of this or work will be returned. Please use sturdy, reusable cartons with adequate packing materials to withstand return shipping. Please use bubble wrap as opposed to airbags, which tend to deflate before the end of the exhibition. Please do not use oversized packaging. Tape return shipping label to back of artwork along with the art exhibit artwork ID label.
- The space allows for installation work and large pieces. If your piece has special installation needs, upon acceptance we will set up a time for you to discuss your work with the curator. Installation entries should be accompanied by work in progress photos, full installation photos if available, and/or sketches.
- The museum has pedestals available for sculpture.
- Please direct questions about large work or installations to art.nawasc@gmail.com.
- Installations may be reviewed May 1, 2025, 10am-4pm.
- Mark the outside of the box “Brookgreen Inspires—Women Create”
May 2, 2025: Exhibit Preview Reception
- 4:30-5:30pm Artists meet with Curator’s Circle. Name tags will be provided. BG will need a list of who is in attendance. Please respond to StaciSwider@gmail.com to let her know if you plan to attend.
- 5:30-7:00pm Reception
May 3, 2025 : Exhibit Opens
- 9:00am Exhibit opens. No fanfare.
- 2:00pm Curator talk in galleries. Artists in attendance are then asked to station at their artworks to engage with visitors as they tour the exhibit.
July 20, 2025: Exhibit Closes and Return of Artwork
- Hand delivered art should be picked up at the gallery on July 21, 2025 before 4pm. Art is to be signed out with the NAWASC coordinator. Please avoid 12:15-1:30 while staff is at lunch.
- Shipped artwork will be returned ASAP.
Entry Guidelines and Specifications:
- Work exhibited in any previous "NAWASC Exhibit" is not eligible
- This is a juried exhibit. Acceptance is at the discretion of NAWASC board.
- Finished size: Brookgreen Garden has not put a size limit on art. Work may not be suspended from the ceiling. There is a 20lb limit for wall relief work.
- Pedestal display is accepted and encouraged.
- Museum presentation is important! Professional presentation is required:
- All two-dimensional framed art must be securely fitted with wire and ready to hand. All wire must be strung tightly and securely straight across the back. No saw tooth hangers.
- Any other hanging material must be approved by the chairman prior to the hanging date.
- Mats of any color may be used. All mats must be clean and professionally presented
- Unframed oils and acrylics must have gallery-wrap and neatly finished on all edges. No staples showing. Canvas should be at least 1" but preferably 1.5 "
- Paintings or frames with wet paint will not be accepted. Watercolors must be matted and framed or on appropriate watercolor canvas with finished edges.
- Work does not need to be for sale. Price, title, dimensions of entered work cannot be changed.
- Accepted work cannot be substituted and must be available for the duration of the exhibit.
- Art must be original - no reproductions or Giclee prints
- When submitting your work on SmarterEntry, do not photograph your work in frames.
- Graphic violence and/or lewd sexual content is prohibited. Nudes are acceptable at the discretion of the committee.
- All work is to be original and completed by the NAWA artist alone or NAWA collaborative partners. Original art must comply with all national and international copyright laws as applicable. The artist must own the right to their art solely. No AI generated art.
- Work will not be hung if it is damaged in transit. You will be notified immediately if your work arrives damaged.
- NAWA and Brookgreen reserve the right to refuse work not professionally presented.
- Photos taken at Brookgreen can be exhibited but must be listed as "NFS".
Entering Your Images
- All entries are submitted at https://client.smarterentry.com/nawasc.
- Entry form must be filled out in its entirety.
- Submit art size up to nearest inch; if art is framed, submit framed size.
- Do not include frame or mat when submitting photos of your art. Crop the photo to include only the artwork; be sure your image is right side up.
- Images should be of good quality and no larger than 5MB, 1200 - 1500 pixels on the longest side at 300 dpi.
- Images should be in JPEG format
- If you need help entering your images, email to: terry@smarterentry.com.
Please be sure to add terry@smarterentry.com and art.nawasc@gmail.com to your safe senders list to ensure you receive notifications about this exhibit.
Artist Bio and Statement of Inspiration:
A binder of Artist Bios and Statements of Inspiration on exhibited art will be available to gallery visitors who may desire more information on artists and their work. If you wish your information included in the binder, please email your statement to StaciSwider@gmail.com, subject line NAWASC INSPIRATION or NAWASC BIO. We have many bios on file so you do not need to email your bio unless you are updating. If you wish, you may also add your business card or rack card to the back of your work and it will also be added to the binder.
Sales:
Brookgreen Garden will retain 25% sales commission; NAWA SC Chapter will retain 10% of sales; and artists will receive 65% of their art sales. All sales will be handled by Brookgreen Garden. The artist is responsible for forwarding 10% of the sale price to NAWASC on or before midnight August 15, 2025. Please contact Melinda Welker at mswelker@hotmail.com to complete this transaction.
Spring it On! Members Only Show
Plymouth Center of the Arts announces Spring it On! our early spring members-only show. Artists are invited to submit their original artwork to this non-themed & non-juried show.
This is a non-themed & non-juried show.
Plymouth Center for the Arts Exhibiting Membership is required. Click Here to Join or Renew
Categories:
Painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, pastel, mixed-media, fine crafts & sculpture.
Awards:
First Place, $100 and ribbon
Second Place, $50 and ribbon
Honorable Mention with ribbons
2nd Annual Art Banner Project
Announcing the 2nd Annual Art Banner Project. We’re calling for Eastern Madera County artists to participate in this exciting community beautification and fundraising event!
This year, art can be created in any medium as long as it can be photographed and formatted for printing. All submissions must adhere to the 1x2 aspect ratio (e.g., 10”x20” or 12” x 24”). minimum 6x12”, maximum 18x36”. Must be vertical orientation.
Key Details:
Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 23rd. Please submit a high-quality JPEG* of your artwork (max 3) to client.smarterentry.com/YSA. (800 X 1600px max 5mb)
*Note: Paintings will be re-photographed and selected photography/digital images will need to be re-submitted maximum high resolution into a dropbox account. (300dpi - 6000x12000px, max 50mb)
Accepted Artwork Drop-Off: Deliver accepted pieces to the Gallery at Oakhurst Spirits on Saturday, March 29th or Sunday, March 30th 12-3 PM (art should not be framed at this time so we can photograph it).
Compensation: All accepted artwork will receive a $50 award and will be printed onto banners featuring the artist’s name. (Award given at drop off along with a photograph of each artist with banner for promotions).
Art Banner Auction: Save the date for the auction event on Saturday, November 15th, 5-8 PM. Each participating artist receives free admission.
Additional Opportunities:
Original Art Sales: This year, ALL original artwork will be available for sale at the auction, with 50% of proceeds going to the artist and 50% to the Eastern Madera County Foundation, Beautification Committee.
Promotion: Banners will showcase the artist’s name and be featured in the Art Banner Trail Map, marketing and promotional materials, on the website, and on social media.
Please note: Not all banners will be selected for printing, but all original artwork is eligible for inclusion in the auction soirée. (framed, wired and ready to hang)
To participate, please include the following in your submission:
Your name, contact information & bio
Your artist social links and/or website
Your desired town for the banner display
A JPEG of your artwork once completed
En Plein Air Frisco 2025
In collaboration with Play Frisco – City of Frisco Parks and Recreation Department, Visual Arts Guild of Frisco presents the 3rd annual “En Plein Air Frisco” event!
The event is hosted at The Grove at the Commons, (8300 McKinney Rd Frisco, TX). Artists compete for cash prizes totaling $2,000. Artists will paint for 3 days at select locations within the city of Frisco. Paint out options schedule below:
Day one is the Artists Meet and Greet from 5pm-7pm; there will be optional nocturne paint at Kaleidoscope Park 6:30pm-10pm. Drop off completed piece at The Grove at the Commons no later than 10:30pm
Day two is the full day paint out 6:30am - 8pm. Drop off completed piece at The Grove at the Commons no later than 8:30pm.
Day three, there will be paint out 6:30am - 2:30pm and optional wet paint/quick draw competition 10:30am-12:30pm. Day three paint out drop off completed piece no later than 2:30pm. WP/QD drop off completed piece no later than 1pm.
All art created during this event must be for sale at $100 or more. 20% commission from the exhibition sales benefits the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco.
**No images need to be submitted**
Registration is open to the public; fee is $65, VAGF members and past participants receive a $10 discount (please email info@vagf.org for the member code). If you would like to join the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco prior to registration, please sign up HERE!
The first 40 artists to register will participate. The payment of the fee is non-refundable. ** Must include t-shirt size in your registration
Registration deadline: March 23
4 locations / City of Frisco Parks:
1.) * New in 2025: Kaleidoscope Park located at 6635 Warren Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034
2.) Heritage Museum and historic park: 6455 Page St, Frisco TX
3.) Freedom Meadow at Warren Park: 7599 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco TX
4.) Frisco Commons Park and the Grove at the Commons: 8300 McKinney Rd, Frisco TX
Main Juror: To Be Announced!
Art that Speaks to Me Juror: Stephen Ross, Public Art Administrator for the City of Frisco
Important dates, deadlines, and event schedule
- Entry deadline March 23, 2025
- Artists Meet and Greet: April 10, 2025, 5pm to 7pm Location TBD
- Official Paint Out: April 10 – 12, 2025
- Exhibition open to public: April 11 – 12, 2025, at The Grove at The Commons
- Wet Paint / Quick draw Competition (Optional sign up at the event. Free for VAGF Members, $10 for non-members)
- Awards Reception: April 12, 2025, 5:30pm to 7:30pm at The Grove at The Commons
- Exhibition ends 8:30pm, April 12, 2025 – Buyers must pick up sold artwork, Artists must pick up unsold work.
Plein Air painting dates back to the French impressionists who left their studios to paint “in the open air.” Plein Air painting is exhilarating and challenging for artists who attempt to quickly capture the light and colors of the scene before them. The French term "plein air" means out of doors and refers to the practice of painting entire finished pieces out of doors rather than in a studio.
The judging for the overall three-day painting competition (including wet paint) will take place at the awards reception on 4/12/25. Each day completed Plein Air artwork will be exhibited at The Grove at the Commons and will be available for purchase. All artwork must be for sale and cannot be taken by collectors or artists until the end of the public awards reception on 4/12/25.
For more information and details regarding travel, lodging, images of painting locations, etc. email info@vagf.org go to: www.vagf.org
En Plein Air Frisco 2025 PARTICIPATION RULES:
- Participants must be present (no agent) at orientation and participate in all event activities as listed in event itinerary (distributed at orientation)
- Paintings must have an event stamp and be created during the official painting period and turned in by end of each painting day/time allotted to be eligible for awards.
- Paintings must be for sale with a $100 minimum price.
- Sales split: 20% to VAGF and 80% to the artist.
- Minimum size: No side smaller than 8 inches, excluding frame.
- Maximum size: No side may exceed 20 inches, excluding frame.
- All work must be in gallery quality frames “wired” (no saw-tooth hangers) and ready for hanging.
- Gallery wrapped stretched canvas acceptable provided sides are painted for the gallery exhibition and 1.5" or large in depth wired and ready for hanging.
- Each Artist can submit one artwork each for the following: Nocturne paint (Thursday), Paint out (Friday), Paint out (Saturday), Wet Paint/Quick Draw (Saturday – optional, see above) for the maximum total of four throughout the competition.
- Pick-up of unsold work by the artist after the evening reception on April 12, 2025. Any artwork left behind will be considered abandoned and donated to the property of VAGF (Visual Arts Guild of Frisco)
RESPONSIBILITY, COMMITMENT, AND LIABILITY OF THE ARTIST
- By entering the event, you agree that you have read and will abide by all the rules outlined in this prospectus.
- Work cannot be removed from exhibition panels until the end of show, unless sold through VAGF Board member. Anyone who removes work prior to end of exhibition will be disqualified from future En Plein Air Frisco and possibly other VAGF events.
- Exception: Should a situation or emergency occur that makes it necessary that a participant must leave before the end of exhibition, the artist must immediately notify event committee. All work must remain hanging in the exhibition and competition artist must arrange for unsold work to be picked up at close of exhibition.
- Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, the City of Frisco, Play Frisco are not responsible for the loss or damage of any artwork, for any reason, no matter what the cause. By submitting artwork to this event, you understand and agree with this statement. Insurance for any loss or damage to artwork is the sole responsibility of the participating artist. The artist also agrees to handle the removal of unsold work as set forth in the prospectus.
CONTACT US: info@vagf.org
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Through the Lens: A Portrait Show
Through the Lens: A Portrait Show
An Exhibition of Portraiture
Sponsored by
The Cleveland Photo Fest
On Display at the
The Brownhoist Gallery
4403 St Clair Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44103, 2nd floor.
Curated by
Cara Gaetano
etherealaperturephoto@gmail.com
$100 PEOPLE'S PORTRAIT CHOICE AWARD!!!!!
The Cleveland Photo Fest invites your participation in Faces Through the Lens, an exhibition of portraiture opening April 5th, 6.30 to 9.00 at the Brownhoist Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio.
Photographers are invited to submit Portraits which must include at least a portion of a human face.
NO NUDITY.
Up to three (3) pieces can be submitted for $30. Submissions and payments made through Smarter Entry.
FAQ:
-18 + to enter.
-Local drop off and pick up IN PERSON only, no shipped in work.
-Work must be framed and ready to hang. Please have a wire hook on the back as the work will be hung from a hook.
-Frame size must be between 11 x 14 and 18 x 24.
-Please indicate price of the work in the Description field. If the work is not for sale, please note in the Description field. BH takes 30% commission on any work that sells. Participants may sell additional merchandise with their photography on it (t-shirts, sticker, etc). CPF will have a small merchandise table set up for these purposes. If participants would like to bring additional merch to sell, please contact Cara (contact info below) to let her know. If any merchandise is submitted for sale each item must have the price and payment method noted on the item.
-Please note your preferred payment method preference (if your work is for sale) in the Description field, i.e. Paypal, Venmo etc.
-No AI work will be accepted.
-Artist Statement required. Statement must be dropped off with your work the night of 4/3. Please use Arial 11pt font so that all statements are consistent. Name at the top of the statement, left aligned, then statement below. Add any details about the pieces if you wish
Key Dates:
3/21 Deadline for submission.
4/3 Drop off accepted work by 6pm. Artists must be available to assist in hanging their work. Plan on being available between 6 and 8pm that evening. If an artist cannot attend, they may send someone in their place to drop and hang the work.
-All pieces must be picked up on the evening of May 1st.
(Details to be sent to all participants).
"Go BIG 5!" at Venture X Fairview/Allen
VAGF is continuing the partnership with Venture X in Fairview / Allen, TX with a show titled "Go BIG 5!". The artists must submit 2D artworks that are at least 36" by 36" in size or bigger! This means BOTH dimensions have to be at least 36 inches. (NOT including the frame)
The submission is for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by paying the membership fee online at https://www.vagf.org/about/membership/ prior to the submission deadline.
Free submission for up to two images.
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. The subject matter is open. All works must be the original concept of the artist.
If interested, submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by the submission deadline of March 21, 2025.
You will be notified of acceptance into the show by March 26, 2024. Accepted works must be delivered to the Venture X building located at 163 Town Pl, Fairview, TX 75069 on Sunday, April 6, 2025, between 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the drop-off time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
Meet the Artists event will be scheduled later.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” - 1" canvases should be framed. All the works on 1 1/2" to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed. Multi-unit works must be connected so that they can be hung / displayed as a single unit.
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have a value of at least $100.
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement, or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody, or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
Spring Awakening
The Portsmouth Arts Guild invites you to enter our Spring Awakening Exhibit!
After months of frigid temperatures, spring reawakens us and our surrounding environment, bringing everything back to life. Animals become more active, snowdrops emerge from their slumber and we all feel a little more joy and hope. In the art world, spring art speaks of renewal, rebirth, beauty and love. Feel free to interpret this theme in your own creative way! ALL ENTRIES will be accepted and displayed. Art will be juried for PRIZES ONLY. Juror will be Amy Bartlett Wright.
PLEASE NOTE:
Artworks are not insured by PAG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on Guild premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, PAG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop-off. All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off. PAG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.
The Surreal
Surrealism is an artistic exploration of the human psyche, dreams, and the unconscious mind. Through bizarre and fantastical scenes, juxtaposition, or symbolism, we challenge you to capture and present images that defy logic and question the boundary of perception. Invite us to a realm where the conscious and unconscious blur and reality transform into the surreal.
The Surreal is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
63rd Annual Spring Art Show 2025
“63rd Annual Spring Art Show” is accepting entries via Enter Show Here from December 1, 2024 through March 9, 2025.
An Open Juried Art Show
Show will be held at
Durst Winery and Estates
10173 Acampo Rd
Acampo, CA 95220
209 - 601-1413
April 5th and 6th, 2025 - Noon to 4PM
Jurors:
Janette Jones, David Peterson, Sandy Fong-Whetstone
Prospectus is available at www.lodiartcenter.org
Falmouth Art Center Open Juried Photography Exhibition - Spring 2025
Falmouth Art Center's 2025 Photography Open Juried Exhibition will be held in the Hermann Gallery from May 2- June 2. The Falmouth Art Center hosts a variety of juried exhibitions including the spring exhibition dedicated to photography. This year’s open juried photography exhibition will kick off the season for our 2025 juried shows.
ENTRY IS BY WEBSITE UPLOAD ONLY: https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry
Visit https://falmouthart.org/ for more information about the Falmouth Art Center.
Please make sure that you submit only images that accurately depict the photography you are entering. If the submitted on-line entry is not an accurate depiction of the photograph it will be disqualified. No substitutions for the accepted artwork are allowed.
Awards
$200 Best in Show
$100 each- four judge’s awards
Juror
Michael Di Stefano, APSA HonNEC, is deeply involved in photography, originally an "old style" film photographer. Now he has joined the high-tech digital world of Lightroom and Photoshop. Michael’s images have been exhibited domestically and internationally. He has earned many awards and recognitions and has judged four PSA International Exhibitions.
Michael has time for exploration of Photography now that he's retired. Some of his favorite endeavors are B&W printing, judging photography competitions, creating multi-media slide presentations, and presenting educational programs to help teach and promote photography.
Eligibility
Photographs must not have been previously exhibited in the Falmouth Art Center.
All work must be by a living artist.
Artists may submit any number of original works.
All work must be done independently. Do not submit photography that has been completed under instruction, in classes or workshops.
Open to members and non-members. Members receive a discount. Please check your email notices from FAC with the discount code.
Only one entry per artist will be accepted.
Any art work exceeding 40 inches in either direction, including frame, is less likely to be accepted.
Work not suitably framed may be rejected from the exhibit with no refund of entry fee.
Any work normally under glass and exceeding 30 inches in either direction must be framed using an acrylic glazing (such as Plexiglas) only.
No clamped glass, cardboard, paste on or saw tooth hangers. Wire hanging only.
No guarantee of acceptance with entry
Entering Your Images
Before entering images please make sure that your photo image is an accurate depiction of the art you are submitting. Regardless of being accepted by the juror, it will be disqualified if you deliver art that does not match the on-line submission image.
The entry form must be filled out in its entirety.
List sizes up to the nearest inch.
Submitted images must not include matting or frame. Crop the photos to include only the image being entered. Be sure your images are right-side-up.
Do not submit photography with a visible signature.
Please ensure photographs are available for the exhibition dates.
Your image must be in JPEG format, at least 1920 pixels on the longest side and no more than 8MB.
ENTRY IS BY WEBSITE UPLOAD ONLY to enter online. If you have used Smarter Entry in the past you must log in as a Returning User at the bottom of the page. If you are new to Smarter Entry you must first register as a First Time User. After log in, choose FAC Open Juried Photography Exhibit, then follow the steps for payment and upload. Please add Smarter Entry and Falmouth Art Center to your safe senders email list to ensure notifications are received.
If your artwork is accepted:
All art that is accepted must be available for the duration of the exhibit. If your art is not available for the exhibit, a 2 year ban from submitting to juried exhibits at FAC will be imposed.
Images of the photograph that is entered must match the work that is delivered for the exhibit. FAC will not hang any accepted artwork that does not match the submitted on-line entry image.
Fees
Members: $15.00 for the first entry and $10 for each entry after the first. To receive discount, members should use promo code received in FAC email notice
Nonmember: $20.00 for the first entry and $15 for each entry after the first. If you would like to join FAC, please visit our website at https://falmouthart.org/product/falmouth-art-center-membership/
Photography Exhibition Dates -.
March 7 JPEGS due by midnight of this date
March 19-22 Notification of acceptance will be posted on FAC website. Notifications sent to artists by email from Falmouth Art Center. Please check spam if you have not received notification by March 22th please contact FAC office.
April 25 Shipping deadline for receipt of works shipped to Art Center. All shipped work must be suitably packed and must include a prepaid return label and FAC entry label
April 29 9-4pm Receiving of Accepted Works hand delivered to 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth MA
May 9 5-7 pm Awards Reception
June 3 9-4 pm Pick -up of artwork not sold. Shipped work to be packaged and sent within one week of the show closing
Sales will be handled by the Falmouth Art Center
Commission to the Falmouth Art Center
30% for members
50% for nonmembers
REGULATIONS By entering through Smarter Entry the artist agrees to the following: The Officers, Board of Directors and employees will use care in handling art work, but in no way are responsible for any damage that may occur in uncrating, moving or hanging art work. FAC reserves the right to reject any work which cannot be displayed in a safe and secure manner, (including poorly framed or wired work) or which does not fully reflect that which is portrayed on the jpeg. Accepted pieces may be used on our website in regards to this exhibit. Pieces will be listed for sale using the JPEG submitted. I understand that the FAC receives a commission on all sales.
Disclaimer/Legal ---
- The Falmouth Art Center assumes permission for photographing and reproducing entries for publicity purposes unless otherwise stated.
- The Falmouth Art and anyone connected to it will take the utmost care of artwork submitted but is NOT responsible for damage, loss or theft of artwork. The Artist should obtain necessary insurance.
Celebrate Spring 2025
JURIED FOR ENTRY:
CASH PRIZES: 1ST PLACE $500, 2ND PLACE $400, 3RD PLACE $300, Honorable Mention $100
Accepted Entries will be announced via email by 3/7/25
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
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All work submitted must be original works created solely by the exhibiting artist
(excluding photography, laser prints, or computer generated)
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Size not to exceed 36” per side or overall circumference of 144” including frame.
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Sculpture not to exceed 25lbs
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Artwork must be professionally presented, ready to hang with proper wiring
[no sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted] -
Work must be labeled on the back with artist name, phone #, title of work, medium, price
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Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing
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White or off-white mats are highly recommended
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Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging
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Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panels
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All entries must be for sale and will remain on exhibit until the show closing date
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Works must be a first time submission and not previously exhibited at SBG
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SBG reserves the right to refuse any submission that does not meet requirements
BEYOND THE FRAME
Beyond the Frame challenges photographers to look deeper, to see beyond what meets the eye, and to capture moments that tell a story beyond their immediate composition. This exhibition invites artists to explore perspective, emotion, and hidden narratives—images that evoke curiosity, provoke thought, and leave a lasting impression. Whether through unconventional angles, dynamic movement, or layered storytelling, each photograph should push creative boundaries and invite the viewer into a world beyond the obvious. From abstract compositions to intimate portraits, Beyond the Frame celebrates photography as a powerful medium of imagination and interpretation. Step beyond the expected, redefine visual storytelling, and let your art speak beyond its borders.
Night, Light, & Half Light
Night, Light, & Half Light—Juried National Exhibition
Juror: TBD
April 3 – May 10, 2025
Night, Light, & Half Light
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, April 3, 6 - 8 PM
National Show, open to all media, original works in black, white, and grays.
ABOUT THE THEME: South Shore Art Center presents a biannual black and white juried exhibition, open to artists working in all media. Works must be original. We are interested in the interplay between light and composition, within the constraints of black, white, and gray. We have titled this exhibit, Night, Light, and Half Light as a nod to William Butler Yeats’ “Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven,” which we have provided below.
“Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven”
William Butler Yeats
Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday, March 2, 2024, end of day.
JPEG SIZING: Images submitted via Smarter Entry should be at least 1280 pixels in the longest dimension at 72 ppi; file size not to exceed 2 MB.
FEES
$25 for three images. $10 for each additional image up to 6 total images.
ALL WORKS MUST BE FOR SALE. South Shore Art Center receives 40% of the purchase price. Please submit only work that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety. Work must have been created within the past three years. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. No pricing changes will be allowed after acceptance. Living artists only. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Entries must not have been previously exhibited at SSAC or the SSAC Arts Festival. If the work does not fully reflect what is represented on the submitted image, South Shore Art Center reserves the right to eliminate it from the exhibition.
SPECIFICATIONS
Two-dimensional work must be professionally presented and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers, no sandwich frames. 3-D work should include a sturdy pedestal.
NOTIFICATION
All submitting artists will receive a group email by the end of day on Friday, March 7 with a list of accepted works.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK
Shipping, return shipping and a $25 handling fee for shipped work are the responsibility of the artist. No Sunday Deliveries. Delivery by Saturday, March 29. Hand delivered work drop off: Thursday, March 27 – Saturday, March 29, 10:00am–4:00pm.
PICK-UP/RETURN DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
Hand delivered works may be picked up between Monday, May 12 – Wednesday, May 14, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. SSAC will return shipped work by May 31, 2024. A handling fee of $25 is required for shipped artwork.
LIABILITY
I understand that South Shore Art Center will ensure work accepted to the extent of 60% of the artist’s stated value while the work is in the Art Center’s custody and control.
AGREEMENT
Submission to Night, Light, and Half Light constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this show. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to photograph or use a submitted image for an accepted work for publicity purposes. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to reject any work not resembling the submitted entry or work that is not ready to be shown according to the aforementioned specifications.
PRIZES
First Prize, $500
Second Prize, $300
Third Prize, $200
Awards of Merit (3)
SKINS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN ARTISTS-FLORIDA
PROSPECTUS, APPLICATION & ARTIST AGREEMENT
National Association of Women Artists FL Chapter Member Showcase
TITLE OF SHOW: SKINS
DATES: April 14 to May 10, 2025
VENUE: Art Gallery 21, Island City Cultural Center
ADDRESS: 600 NE 21st Ct., Wilton Manors, FL 33305
EXHIBITION COORDINATOR: Janet Gold
Email: janetgoldtheartist@gmail.com 954-465-3033
Curator or Gallery contacts: Constance Ruppender 954-661-4740
GALLERY CONTACT INFO: 954-390-2130
IMPORTANT DATES:
ONLINE SUBMISSIONS BEGIN: January 2, 2025
- DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: March 1, 2025
- NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: Friday, March 21, 2025
- SMARTER ENTRY SUBMISSION FEE: $30.00
- NUMBER OF ENTRIES ALLOWED: 2
- OPENING RECEPTION: April 19, 6-8PM
- SHOW CLOSES: May 10, 2025
- SIZE RESTRICTIONS on 2D: 40” maximum in any direction
- SCULPTURES AND CERAMICS ACCEPTED: Must fit on a 24x24 pedestal or on the floor with a 50lb limit.
- GALLERY DROP OFF DATE: April 12, 2025 from 1-3PM
- GALLERY PICK UP DATE: May 10, 2025 from 1-3PM
DELIVERY/PICK UP AND SHIPPING DETAILS
- HAND DELIVERIES ONLY to Art Gallery 21, 600 NE 21 CT, Wilton Manors, FL
- NO SHIPPING TO GALLERY 21 ALLOWED.
- SHIPPING AND DROP-OFF OPTIONS: There will be ONE delivery option for out of state/area artists and one pick-up option for those who live on the west coast of Florida. Those living within 2 hours of the gallery can car pool and deliver directly to the Gallery.
- OUT OF STATE/AREA SHIPPING: Deborah Pearlman, 3501 Keyser Ave., Apt. 21, Hollywood, FL 33021- See specifics below/SHIPPED ART ARRIVAL DATES: April 8-10, 2025.
- WEST COAST (FL) DELIVERY SERVICE: There will be three drop-off sites for Florida west coast artists: One each in St Petersburg, Sarasota and Naples. More detailed information to follow.
- Art Gallery 21 Hand-delivered art date & time: April 12, 2025 from 1-3pm
- Art Gallery 21 Artwork pick up date & time: May 10, 2025 from 1-3pm
- OUT OF STATE/AREA SHIPPING DETAILS: All artwork shipped by FedEx or UPS must include a FedEx or UPS prepaid, bar-coded, return shipping label. Please tape the prepaid shipping label to the inside of the box or shipping container where it will be easily seen and identified. Artwork shipped with packing peanuts will not be accepted. Do not ship via US Postal Service.
Please READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS and WAIVER CAREFULLY
- 1st Place: $400.00
- 2nd Place: $200.00
- 3rd Place: $100.00
- Honorable Mention: $50.00 x 4
- Juror $200.00
JUROR INFORMATION:
- J. Steven Manolis
- BIO: www.jstevenmanolisart
- Juror will judge for accepted entries between March 1 & 21 with notification of accepted works on March 21 (one piece per artist is guaranteed entry)
- Juror will judge for prizes on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 3-5pm
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Fine art categories accepted* are oil, acrylic, wax, photography, mixed media, collage, sculpture, printmaking, pastels, watercolors, mosaics, ceramics, fiber arts. *Digitally created work must be identified as such in the medium/description.
- Sculpture and ceramics are allowed in this show; pedestals are available. Sculpture size must fit on a 24”x 24” pedestal or on the floor- 50lb limit.
- Artwork generated through artificial intelligence based upon a third party's intellectual property will not be accepted. Original art based upon another’s intellectual property MUST be credited to the owner of that copyright or trademark; and, the submitting artist MUST provide in advance of the show written evidence of consent from that third party to produce any derivative works or copies of that third party’s intellectual property.
- Submissions are through Smarter Entry @ https://client.smarterentry.com/NAWAFL Simply Click on MEMBER LOGIN at the top of the page and log in to your account. Click on “SKINS” under CURRENT PROSPECTUSES.
- Digital image specifications: 1920 pixels @ 300 dpi on longest side. JPG format
- Label digital images as follows: lastname_firstname_title_medium_HxW_price.jpg – all dimensions should be given in inches.
- For example: Smith_Jane_Seaside_watercolorandink_18x24_500.jpg
- SmarterEntry will ask you to describe the materials and techniques used as well as add a small (100-word or less) artist statement describing your thoughts on the artwork submitted.
- Sale of Work: Artist receives 70%, NAWAFL receives 10%, VENUE receives 20%.
- NO NUDES
ELIGIBILITY
- All NAWA Signature members in good standing who are also a member of the NAWA-Florida chapter.
- Any artwork not previously an award winner in another NAWA-FL show.
- Since this exhibition is our annual member showcase, one piece of art from every submission will be accepted. The juror will choose from the two submissions allowed for the juried entry.
PAINTING & LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
- The venue requires that all accepted art labeling information be sent to: Poetc7@aol.com by April 1, 2025. All labels will be created by the venue
- Example of label: Name, Title, Medium, Price, website
- All artwork must be framed (or gallery wrapped) & wired for hanging (no saw tooth hangers).
- All artwork must be the original work of the artist and the artist represents that she owns all intellectual property rights in the submitted work.
- Artwork displayed in the show must match the .jpeg submitted (no substitutions).
- All artwork must remain in place for the duration of the show at Art Gallery 21.
- All artwork must be for sale.
MARKETING
- The Art Gallery 21 Curator will provide a press release to the media and calendar listings.
- Art Gallery 21 will also provide printed postcards for the exhibition which you can pick up at drop-off.
- Marketing for this show will include press releases, posts on NAWAFL’s social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook, and the https://artgallery21.org/ as well as the artists’ social media sites. Each artist is asked to provide publicity on her own website and social media sites.
- ARTIST WORKSHOPS: Available to any member on the Saturday afternoons during our exhibition except intake and pick up days. Any presentation considered. Can collect fees from participants. Tables and chairs are available. Venue gets 20% of intake money. 10-15 participants for workshops.
ARTIST’S AGREEMENT AND WAIVER
My application for entry into Art Gallery 21, Wilton Manors, Florida entitled, SKINS, located at 600 NE 21st Ct., Wilton Manors, FL 33305, binds me to the agreement as stated below, and I am to hold available said artwork from April 14, 2025, until the removal date of May 10, 2025.
In consideration of the display of my artwork, I hereby declare I am the owner and creator of the original artwork being submitted by me, both as to the artwork's physical manifestation and the copyright of artwork. I accept full responsibility for any casualty of any kind while in the National Association of Women Artists, Inc.-Florida Chapter (NAWAFL) SKINS.
I understand that my work may not be included if it fails to meet professional presentation standards (as determined by the Exhibitions Committee), including but not limited to: unprofessional framing, sawtooth hangers (must be professionally wired), or delivering wrong work. I hereby waive any and all claims against the National Association of Women Artists, Inc., as well as their employees, officers, directors and committee personnel.
Nevertheless, for the purpose of this agreement, I agree that the stated value of the artwork shall be One U.S. Dollar (1USD, $1), in the event of any loss or damage to the piece of artwork. I agree to allow an image of my artwork to be exhibited or to be used without charge for advertising and/or promotion in the furtherance of the Exhibition, and for other purposes including, but not limited to, traditional media, social media, website, as well for public relations, prior to and/or during or after the Exhibition. In case of the latter- after the Exhibition ends- NAWAFL will request permission to use images for promotion. My work is to be available for sale at the price hereinbefore agreed on.
Point of release clause: the work on exhibition is considered part of the exhibition from point of delivery between April 11 and the close of exhibition May 10. NAWAFL retains the right of discretion not to exhibit artworks if they do not meet the requirements of NAWAFL show standards, or contain any inflammatory or offensive materials.
Labels: NAWA is a not-for-profit art organization, and as such will not list anything other than the name of the artist, the title of the work, its dimensions, medium and price on the labels.
In the event of a dispute with regard to this Waiver Agreement, we agree that all disputes must be adjudicated in a State Court in the County, City and State of New York (i.e., Manhattan), under the Laws of the State of New York, without regard to choice of law rules.
Note: The use of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc.'s logo, without prior written permission is prohibited. The use of the registered Trademark Seal and the logo of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. for any personal or business use on any documents, postcards, invitations, and other promotional materials and communications is a violation of law. Upon entering this competition, I agree to the policies of this Waiver.
By signing the waiver on Smarter Entry, entering this exhibition, I agree to all the above waiver statements.
DeBlois Gallery Spring Fever
Spring Fever
Show Dates: Saturday March 8, 2025 to Sunday March 30, 2025
Online Entry Dates: Saturday February 1 - Sunday March 2, 2025 (NOTE: Online registration and payment is required for all entries.)
Entry fee: $25 for 1 or 2 entries
Commission on Sales: 35%
Delivery Dates: Monday March 3 and Tuesday March 4, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, at the Gallery: or by appointment **
Show Opening Reception: Saturday March 8, 2025 5-7 pm. Cash prizes to be awarded.
Gallery Night: Thursday March 13, 2025 5-7 pm
Pickup of unsold work: Sunday March 30 and Monday March 31, 2025, 1:00 to 5:00 pm; or by appointment **
** Questions or delivery/pickup alternatives, please email debloisgallery@gmail.com, or call/text Lisa May at (401) 529-2617.
Two-dimensional work must be wired for hanging, no sawtooth hangers. Delivered work must include a list of your work and a sticky note on the front with your name, title of work, and price. No size limit.
By consigning my art works to DeBlois Gallery for exhibition, I acknowledge and understand that there will be a commission of 35% of the sales price for each piece that is sold, and that the gallery will handle all sales.
I acknowledge and understand that DeBlois Gallery will take all possible care in handling my work. DeBlois Gallery's insurance does not cover work that it does not own and is not liable for any loss or damage that may occur while my work is at DeBlois Gallery.
Go Figurative!
Bay Area artists are asked to submit work for our April exhibit, Go Figurative! SFWA gallery calls for artwork that references or is derived from objects found in the real world. Figurative art often references the human figure, however any subject is suitable as long as the work is rooted in realism. Artists may include expressionism, abstraction, and other artistic styles in their artwork. All 2D and 3D media are welcome, [except video].
Artists need to obtain copyright approval to use images that have not been originally created by them.
Juror: Susan R. Kirshenbaum, Artist, Curator, Founder of the Invisibility Gallery
Please carefully read the Call for Entries for complete details.
"Young at Art"
Prospectus for "Young at Art"
Exhibition Title: "Young at Art"
Overview:
The Stanislaus Arts Council invites young artists (ages 2–17) from Stanislaus County to participate in our March 2025 exhibition, "Young at Art." This exhibition aims to highlight the creativity, imagination, and talent of our youngest community members.
Key Dates:
- Submission Deadline: February 22, 2025
- Exhibition Dates: March 5 – March 29, 2025
- Artist Reception & Awards: March 29, 2025 | 12:30 – 2 PM
- Artwork Pickup: March 29, 2025 | 2 – 4 PM
- 3rd Thursday Art Walk: March 20, 2025 | 5 – 8 PM
Submission Process:
All submissions must be made through Smarter Entry. Details, guidelines, and the submission link can be found at stanislausarts.org/exhibitions .
Eligibility:
- Open to all artists aged 2–17 who reside in Stanislaus County.
- Artwork must be original and created by the young artist.
Awards:
Awards will be presented in multiple age categories during the Artist Reception.
Entry Fee:
$10 per entry, up to 5 entries per artist.
Young Members with a student or are part of a Family membership can submit their first entry for free with their members code.
Questions?
Contact us at gallery@stanislausarts.org .
38th Annual InFocus Photography Competition Exhibition and Sale 2025
The InFocus Photography Competition and Exhibition was first held in 1987.We can not accept images that are shipped.
The show draws both amateur and professional entries and over the years we’ve seen a steady increase in both the number of entries and the quality of the photographs accepted into the show.
InFocus offers both cash and merchandise as prizes for the winning photographs.
InFocus is a program of Tuolumne County Arts (formerly the Central Sierra Arts Council), and as such, it is a non-profit exhibition.
Thanks to the show’s generous sponsor’s contributions and the show’s entry fees, InFocus is a self-sustaining event.
LIFE IN MOTION 2025 - Online Photography Exhibit
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for “LIFE IN MOTION 2025". Photographers of any level are invited to submit to this open juried online photography exhibit.
Any interpretation of the theme will be considered. Cash prizes awarded for First Place, Second Place and Honorable Mention.
Submit your JPEG's by Sunday, February 23, 2025 by midnight.
For Photography: Photographs must be the artist’s own work. Editing apps and programs such s Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to optimize your images. You cannot add digitals scans, stock images, clip art or AI generated imagery to your pictures. AI fill is allowed for re-touching.
All artwork must be created within the past three years.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on March 7, 2025. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by March 7, 2025, contact manager@capecodartcenter.org. Check your junk email and promotion email folders.
"LIFE IN MOTION" will be live on our website Friday, March 7, 2025. This exhibit will also be shown on a screen at Cape Cod Art Center.
The image is by Bretton Zinger, "Redford Shaking Off".
2025 Mill Photo Show
Submissions open February 1 and close on February 22, 2025.
We encourage submission of work in any photographic medium from historic to digital that best represents your creative expression. An entry may be images from a single body of work, or a more diverse selection of images. In the spirit of the exhibition, submitted work must be or contain a photograph, can include composite images, and must not contain AI-generated images as content.
See the Call For Art for more details!
All entries are submitted here. Accepted work to be delivered to the Mill as a ready-to-hang print.
Submit images as JPG files: 1920px on the long edge, sRGB color space, and less than 8mb in file size.
There will be three jurors for the Mill Photo Show:
Jennifer King is an internationally acclaimed landscape and fine-art photographer with a passion for teaching and inspiring photographers around the world. She draws on her fine-art and design background to bring a fresh perspective to nature photography.
Kristen King has spent over 25 years as a Bucks County high school photography teacher. She has guided countless students through the hands-on processes of capturing light on 35mm film, crafting hand-printed images, and exploring creative manipulations of prints and negatives.
Nora Odendahl has been associated with Phillips’ Mill Photo since the 1990s, first as an exhibitor and later as a committee member. whose responsibilities include editing the semiannual Photozine.Her images have appeared in numerous juried exhibitions and publications. Ms. Odendahl appreciates a wide range of photographic techniques, subject matter, and styles.
2025 Mill Image Review for PHOTO Show
For an additional fee of $30, you can request a concise, one-page review of your submitted work by an expert in the field of photography. Reviews will be forwarded to the artists shortly after the show concludes.
NOTE: Enter 2025 Mill Photo Show to submit images to the show. Select this to request a review of those images.
College Call
College Students (of any age) attending a college or university are invited to submit up to 10 images, photography or photo based art in the SE Center College Call. The Call is open theme - all subjects, media, digital, analog, or antique processes that show your best work.
Our juror is Polly Gaillard is a seasoned professional with a rich background in the arts and nonprofit sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Polly's academic career includes over a decade of teaching photography and art courses at several universities, including Furman University, Anderson University, Greenville Technical College, the University of Georgia, the University of New Orleans, and Delta State University. Her teaching portfolio is distinguished by her involvement in study-abroad programs in Prague and Italy, enhancing the international exposure of her students.
In 2023, Polly embraced the role of Program Director at Photolucida, where she manages the prestigious Critical Mass international photography competition. This role involves developing marketing strategies, securing sponsorships and partnerships, curating social media content, and communicating with a wide network of artists, judges, and board members. She has successfully organized and managed the competition's marketing budget, approached donors, and planned fundraising events.
50 Selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
2025 Member Art Show Portfolio
Up to 4 portfolio pieces may be entered. Portfolio works include: paintings, mixed media, works on paper, digital art, photography, sculpture, fine craft and relief sculpture.
The Main Exhibition is full however Portfolio submissions are still being excepted until 2/21/25. Your $15 fee pays for up to 4 Portfolio pieces.
2-D Work: Must be flat, matted, unframed pieces wrapped in acetate. Maximum 3/8” thick.
3-D Work: Must be small in size, for display on a table. Sculptures must sit stably. Crafts such as jewelry should have a display stand or clear box.
All work must be for sale. Work previously exhibited in any Phillips’ Mill shows will NOT be accepted, including previously submitted portfolio work.
All work submitted that meets the guidelines will be displayed on a first-come, first-served basis until we determine the Mill to be full. Portfolio entries will be accepted until Feb. 21.
Please see prospectus for other restrictions and guidelines.
2025 Mill Members Art Show & Sale - Main Exhibition
Only one Main Exhibition piece may be entered. Main Exhibition works include: paintings, mixed media, works on paper, digital art, photography, sculpture, fine craft and relief sculpture.
The Main Exhibition is full however Portfolio submissions are still being excepted until 2/21/25. Your $15 fee pays for up to 4 Portfolio pieces.
All work must be for sale. Work previously exhibited in any Phillips’ Mill shows will NOT be accepted, including previously submitted portfolio work.
All work submitted that meets the guidelines will be displayed on a first-come, first-served basis until we determine the Mill to be full. Portfolio entries will be accepted until Feb. 21.
Please see prospectus for other restrictions and guidelines.
The Art of Street Photography
Street photography is a unique art form associated with a photographer's skill in capturing a moment that would have gone unseen without their intervention. A street photographer thrives in a time and place where the mundane transforms into the extraordinary, with their surroundings serving as a canvas for artistic expression. Whether it's capturing the energy of bustling streets or the quiet solitude of hidden alleyways, we invite you to share your vision of the human condition with us.
The Art of Street Photography is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
i-PHONOGRAPHY 2025
iPhonography 2025
11th Annual Juried Competition & Online Exhibit
March 5 – April 4, 2025
The Plymouth Center for the Arts is proud to present its eleventh annual photography competition that recognizes the unique position mobile devices play in the production of creative images. These devices offer the prospect of spontaneous photos, an artistic workflow and a multitude of easily available creative applications. Mobile devices, particularly cell phones exemplify the old adage, “The best camera is the one you have with you.”
We invite photographers of all ages to submit their best images in this distinctive photography exhibition.
This is a Juried Show -
The judge will select the top images from all registered entries. These selections will be placed in an online gallery that will be viewable through our website. The top five awarded images will be printed, professionally framed and exhibited in our galleries located in historic Plymouth, MA from March 5 - April 4, 2025.
Awards -
First place $100
Second place $75
Third place $50
Two Honorable Mentions
Click "Read More" below for complete competition details.
Architecture '25
Architectural photography: The photographing of buildings and similar structures that are aesthetically pleasing and accurate representations of their subjects.Throughout the history of photography, buildings have been highly valued photographic subjects, mirroring society's appreciation for architecture and its cultural significance.
As building designs changed and broke with traditional forms, architectural photography also evolved. During the early-to-mid-20th century, architectural photography became more creative as photographers used lines and bold shadows in their compositions, and experimented with other techniques, resulting in architectural photography being viewed as more of an art form.
The SE Center is looking for all forms of architectural imagery, urban or rural, black-and-white and color, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Architectural photography: The photographing of buildings and similar structures that are aesthetically pleasing and accurate representations of their subjects.Throughout the history of photography, buildings have been highly valued photographic subjects, mirroring society's appreciation for architecture and its cultural significance.
As building designs changed and broke with traditional forms, architectural photography also evolved. During the early-to-mid-20th century, architectural photography became more creative as photographers used lines and bold shadows in their compositions, and experimented with other techniques, resulting in architectural photography being viewed as more of an art form.
The SE Center is looking for all forms of architectural imagery, urban or rural, black-and-white and color, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
2025 - Open Call - Landscapes
The Capitol Hill Art League Presents its 14th Annual Open Call Juried Exhibition
“ Landscapes ”
at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 545 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC. 20003
The Capitol Hill Art League invites artists in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia to enter this annual open call exhibition . The theme for this exhibit is “Landscapes” and we invite all artists to submit their creative interpretations of landscapes through any 2D and 3D media, including photography.
Dates to Remember
Submission Opens: December 30, 2024
Submission Close: February 14, 2025
Artists Notified: March 8, 2025
Drop off Artwork: March 29 or 31, 10am-12pm
Reception: April 5, 2025, 5:30-7pm
Pick Up Artwork May 31,2025 10a-12p
Juror: Glen Kessler
www.GKessler.com
Unreal Realities - Abstract Open Show
Plymouth Center for the Arts invites artists to participate in a unique, themed exhibit highlighting abstract art. Artists are encouraged to experiment with their imagination and push artistic boundaries by exploring alternative or even accidental elements of an image.
Artists may submit their original abstract artwork in the following types:
• Non-representational – Artwork does not attempt to represent a realistic representation.
• Indeterminate – Artwork has recognizable,
but obviously distorted images.
This is an open, non-juried show.
Plymouth Center for the Arts
Exhibiting Membership is NOT required.
Categories:
Painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, pastel, mixed-media, fine crafts & sculpture.
Awards:
First Place, $100 and ribbon
2nd Place, $50 and ribbon
Honorable Mention with ribbons
Rocky Neck Now 2025
The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites all Rocky Neck artist members to submit one work for inclusion in the annual Rocky Neck Now members show to be held at The Cultural Center at Rocky Center. For full prospectus: https://rockyneckartcolony.org/rocky-neck-now-2025/.
We are asking for one new work that excites you right now, a piece that signals a new direction for you, that is pushing you forward as an artist in some way - in medium, process, materials, theme, size, or content. All media welcome.
NYC4PA STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 2025
Vivian Maier, an unknown, left behind a treasure of Street Photography she took while walking outside on time off. Discovered after her death, they have been featured at museums around the world, most recently Photografiska in New York. Cartier-Bresson, Frank, Meyerowitz, Arbus, all were known as accomplished street photographers and the list goes on.
Street photography, as an art form, captures a special essence of life, not posed, not set up, but there in the streets, yards, avenues, etc. we pass every day.The challenge is composing those photographs that set them apart from snapshots. Take your camera or phone outside with you and capture the odd juxtaposition of a passerby and a window decoration, a special look, a split-second moment of communication, a scene that conveys a message or feeling. The examples are too numerous and varied to list. All 2D photography is welcome.
TEST 2025 BIN Entries TEST
If you have been notified that your entry into the 2025 Mill Art Show has been accepted - Congratulations!
If you are a committee member working on the 2025 Mill Art Show - Congratulations!
You are entitled to enter 5 Images for placement in the BINS that will be placed around the show to be viewed for possible sale.
Fresh Start 2025
VAGF is proud to announce the 2025 edition of our membership showcase - "Fresh Start"! The show will be on display at the Frisco Discovery Center from March 2, 2025 to March 30, 2025.
Submission is for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by paying the membership fee online at https://www.vagf.org/about/membership/ prior to the submission deadline.
Free submission for up to three images.
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media, and Sculpture. The subject matter is open. All works must be the original concept of the artist and must not have been previously shown in juried VAGF shows.
If interested, submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by the Friday, February 7, 2025.
You will be notified of acceptance into the show between February 11 and 12, 2025. Accepted works must be delivered at the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco TX 75034 on Sunday, March 2, 2025 between 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Artists Reception and Award Ceremony will be held on March 22, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the dropoff time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” - 1" canvases should be framed. All the works on 1 1/2" to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
SCULPTURE GUIDELINES:
The artist is asked to provide a way to safely and securely display the art. Please email info@vagf.org with any questions. If the sculpture is big and heavy and not designed to be displayed on the floor we encourage the artist to provide a pedestal for display of the artwork. Multi-unit works must be connected so that they can be hung / displayed as a single unit. VAGF volunteers or Discovery Center staff cannot assist with assembly without the artist present.
This is a juried show. There will be cash awards for top choices in various categories. The main juror is Cat Rigdon, Manager of Development and Marketing at The Cedars Union, and the special juror for the "Art That Speaks to Me" Award is Donna Schmitler, Secretary for the Frisco Arts Foundation.
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement, or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody, or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org.
2025 Spring Into Art All Members Show
Pictured Above: En Plein Air by Anik McGrory - 2024 Award of Merit
March 7 - May 7, 2025
NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
Open to Associate & Signature Members of New England Watercolor Society
How to Enter Your Art (newenglandwatercolorsociety.org)
Celebration In Black
Exhibition Prospectus: Celebration In Black
Exhibition Overview
The Celebration In Black exhibition honors African American life and culture, showcasing visual art that explores themes from history, civil rights, and culture to music, poetry, and politics. This powerful exhibit is intended to provoke thought, foster dialogue, and celebrate often-overlooked artists and contributions.
Location and Dates
- Gallo Art Center, 1000 I Street Modesto 95354
- Exhibition Duration: February 5, 2025 to March 2, 2025
Who Should Apply
This open call invites all artists to submit works exploring African American themes. While African American artists are encouraged to submit, the exhibition welcomes all artists regardless of ethnicity or SAC membership status.
Submissions and Artwork Requirements
- Visual Art: Works of any medium that align with the themes of the exhibition.
- Format: Submit high-resolution images of your work, along with titles, media, and dimensions. Please do not submit works larger than 24 inches by 40 inches, or heavier than 40 lbs, due to limited capacity of our mobile grid hanging space that will be placed in the Gallo Art Center Lobby where the Pop-Up Exhibition will take place.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: January 24, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: January 25 , 2025
- Artwork Drop-off at the SAC Gallery: February 1, 2025
- Artwork Pick up at the SAC Gallery: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:30 to 5 PM
Submission Process
- Submit online through Smarter Entry to the "Celebration In Black” Exhibition
- Submission fee of $30 per piece (discounted for SAC Members).
For additional details, visit stanislausarts.org/exhibitions
Please note that at this time this exhibition will not have prizes or awards, but will provide selected artists with certificates of participation in this important community event.
2025 WASH MEMBERSHIP EXHIBITION
Watercolor Artists of Sacramento Horizons
WASH 47th Annual Membership Exhibition
February 18th-March 8th 2025
Current WASH/Sacramento Fine Arts Membership Required
Yosemite Renaissance 40
Yosemite Renaissance 40 - Call to Artists
The Call to Artists for Yosemite Renaissance 40 has been extended through midnight, February 2nd 2025!
Please join us for our 40th annual exhibition. Celebrate Yosemite and the California Sierra. Share your Vision!
The Yosemite Renaissance Exhibition is an annual exhibit that offers an opportunity for artists inspired by Yosemite and the California Sierra Nevada region to display, promote and sell their art. The exhibit opens at Yosemite Gateway Art Center in Oakhurst, CA, then travels on to other venues in California.
Awards
$4,000 in cash awards will be announced at the opening reception at Yosemite Gateway Art Center in March 2024.
Yosemite Renaissance is a non-profit art organization founded in 1985 to encourage artists to create diverse interpretations of Yosemite National Park and the surrounding Sierra Nevada region. The organization seeks to inspire a new generation of people to understand, preserve and protect our wild lands and natural places.
Philosophy and Approach
For over 150 years, artists have played an important role in the establishment of our state and national parks, inspiring people to visit iconic natural sites, and to protect our natural resources.
Subject matter must be related to the landscape, environment, wildlife and people of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada region. Both representational and non-representational submissions are allowed. We encourage artist who apply to celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature through art, but also to consider and explore environmental issues, ecology, biology, forestry, current events, political, spiritual and cultural themes.
Contributing artists should be aware of the geographic range of the show. While the nexus of the exhibit is Yosemite National Park, the scope of the show also includes Sequoia National Park, Sierra National Forest, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Mono Lake, Bodie, the White Mountains, and more. The high Sierra, east side and west side foothills and canyons from Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi are all included! The area is huge, consisting of thousands of acres of rugged peaks, deep valleys, forests, lakes and streams. If your work is inspired by these places, it will be considered.
Mastery of traditional media, technical expertise, style and personal vision are important factors in the selection process. Yosemite Renaissance also encourages innovation. Jurors will consider the use of new tools, technologies, materials and techniques.
Visions of Self 2025
The 5th Annual "Visions of Self" is an international juried art exhibition for female artists.
The show is open to all artists who identify as female, with work accepted in all media. No shipping required. Visions of Self exhibits online at MettaGallery.com beginning March 1, 2025 for Women's History Month.
"Visions of Self" can include self-portraits, work depicting your environment, your emotions, or state of being. Work must be your own, and each artist will have the opportunity to add a Vision Statement that will be displayed along with your piece.
Four prizes are awarded for the show:
Best of Show: $200 + Ribbon
1st Place: $100 + Ribbon
2nd Place: $50 + Ribbon
3rd Place: $25 + Ribbon
Honorable Mentions: Ribbon
Judges: Barbara Liss, visual artist and Alison Bailey, art educator.
Dates:
Entry Deadline: January 31, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: by February 10, 2025
Show begins March 1st, 2025 to coincide with Women’s History Month. Ribbons announced on March 1st.
YSA Members: contact us for $5 discount code
For questions or more information, join our Facebook Group: Women's Voices, Women's Vision
70th Annual So. Shore Arts Festival - Craft Exhibitors
South Shore Art Center Arts Festival 2025
Calling all Artists and Artisans!
SSAC seeks exhibitors for the 70th Annual Arts Festival on the Cohasset Town Common, Father’s Day Weekend, June 13-15, 2025.
How to apply:
All applicants, returning and new, must apply via Smarter Entry!
Submit your application via the Smarter Entry link that you can find on our website ssac.org under the arts festival tab or click on the link attached to this email. Please make sure you select South Shore Art Center on Smarter Entry. Upload images showing current work that you will have for sale, if accepted. You should upload five (5) images in total, to include four (4) images of work and one (1) of booth set-up. Please also include a description of your images as well as a price point for each piece shown. An artist statement is always helpful to the jury.
Application fees are non-refundable!
Booth fees, if accepted, are:
$425 Booth fee
$500 Corner booth fee
A salient part of what makes our Arts Festival a festival is the ‘art village’ of craft exhibitors from throughout New England and beyond who showcase and sell their original art, craft and designs to the 25,000 Festival goers each year. We invite you to apply to be one of these craft exhibitors!
Important dates:
February 2: Application due.
February 10: Notifications to accepted craft exhibitors.
March 1: Booth Fees due.
June 13 - 15: 70th SSAC Arts Festival on Cohasset common.
Exhibitor Standards
- All work must be handmade using original designs.
- Acceptable media includes decorative and wearable fiber, leather, wood, glass, sculpture, basketry, metal, jewelry, printmaking, ceramics, and paper.
- Fine art and photography are acceptable, but these media will be limited to no more than 10% of the exhibitors because of the concurrent Art Center exhibitions.
- Unacceptable work includes imported goods, flower arrangements, and craft made from kits or unoriginal designs.
- Booth space cannot be sublet to other artists nor can exhibitor act as a dealer for other artists or manufacturers.
Jury Process
A jury will review entries to ensure the handcrafted work is original and of the highest quality. Acceptance into the Arts Festival is at the discretion of the jury and the management of South Shore Art Center. Previous exhibitors will receive special consideration but are not guaranteed admission.
Refund Policy
If accepted and unable to commit to the show, a refund may be obtained before May 1, less a $50 cancellation fee. After May 1, a $75 credit will be given toward the 2026 Arts Festival.
Insurance, Safety and Security
Exhibitors are responsible for their own insurance. All displays must be fireproof and there can be no use of open flame. Overnight security is contracted by South Shore Art Center.
Layout/Operations
The Arts Festival is held out-of-doors, rain or shine. Each exhibitor must provide a white canopy tent set-up to accommodate a 10’x10’ square space, including weather protection. All booths are on grass. Set-up begins at 8:00am on Friday, June 13; the Festival opens at 1:00pm. Accommodations can be made for a limited number of exhibitors to have access to electricity.
About South Shore Art Center
Founded in 1955, South Shore Art Center’s mission is to enrich the communities south of Boston by engaging artists and by fostering an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions and education. For 70 years we have worked tirelessly to meet this mission by installing thought-provoking exhibitions; hosting unforgettable events; providing a space for making art; offering courses and workshops to assist artistic growth and journeys; and of course presenting a regional Arts Festival.
Exhibitors must further agree to the following guidelines:
1. All work displayed at my booth during the Arts Festival is my creation.
2. I will not sublet my booth space or any portion of my booth or act as a dealer for other artists or manufacturers.
3. All displays will be fireproof and I will have no open flames.
4. I understand I must provide my own insurance.
5. I understand that the Arts Festival is held out-of-doors, rain or shine.
6. I agree to comply with all state and local regulations.
Irrepressible Women
Bay Area artists are asked to submit work for or March exhibit. March is Women’s History month and we have plenty to say! Let your voice be heard through your artwork as we celebrate our resilience and empower the women in our lives. All 2D and 3D media, and all artistic styles are welcome, [except video]
All 2D and 3D media, and all artistic styles are welcome, except video. Artists need to obtain copyright approval to use images that have not been originally created by them.
Juror: Karaen Gutfreund, Artist, activist, curator,
Please carefully read the Call for Entries for complete details.
2025 InSight
New Mexico's best Photographic Exhibition.
Featuring all New Mexico Photographers.
Fauna
Fauna- all the animal life of a particular region. We live with animals daily - wildlife, farmed, caged or free, many are our best friends, some we fear, yet others we admire. Whether it walks, flies, crawls, slithers, swims, the SE Center wants your best animal images.
The only requirements are that the artwork is current & original, Artwork may be 2D work; painting, drawing, photography, and printmaking. Original artwork only. No giclées or reproductions. No size restrictions. Artists may submit up to 15 pieces for this call.
Our juror for the Form & Figure is Michael Pannier. Pannier is an internationally shown fine art and commercial photographer now located in Greenville, SC. Previously based in Maryland, Michael has spent over 30 years in photography and 35 years in the gallery and art world, opening his first gallery in the Washington, DC, suburbs in 1987.
Michael is represented in galleries across the country, a frequent exhibition juror and curator, portfolio reviewer, and speaker on the business of fine art. When not in South Carolina he can be found leading photographic expeditions in Death Valley and the Eastern Sierra.
25-35 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month with the opportunity to be invited for a solo show at a later date. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG) and an archived, online slide show. A catalog will be printed for each exhibition, and award for Juror’s Choice.
The Stanislaus Arts Exchange Exhibition
Prospectus: The Stanislaus Art Exchange Exhibition Partnership Announcement: The Stanislaus Arts Council is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with California State University, Stanislaus, to present "The Stanislaus Art Exchange," a dual exhibition set to take place in February 2025. This innovative collaboration marks the first of its kind, showcasing the artistic talents of BFA students alongside the exceptional work of our member artists. Objective: The primary aim of The Stanislaus Art Exchange is to foster a vibrant artistic dialogue between emerging and established artists within our community. By providing a platform for BFA students to exhibit their work at the Stanislaus Arts Council Gallery and for our member artists to showcase their creations at the University’s gallery, we seek to expand opportunities for engagement and collaboration, enriching the cultural landscape of Stanislaus County. Important Dates: ● SmarterEntry Deadline: January 18 ● Receiving: Saturday, February 1, 12-5PM ● Opens: Wednesday, February 5 ● Artwalk: Thursday, February 20 ● Final Day: Friday, February 28 ● Pick Up: Saturday, March 1, 1-5PM ● Artist Talk/ Reception at the SAC Gallery: Saturday, February 15, 2 - 5 PM Exhibition Highlights: 1. Dual Venues: The exhibition will feature BFA student artwork displayed at the Stanislaus Arts Council Gallery, while member artists' works will be featured at California State University, Stanislaus. This unique setup allows for a shared audience and cross-pollination of ideas and inspiration between the two galleries. 2. Cultural Exchange: This exhibition aims to create a dynamic dialogue between students and established artists, encouraging mentorship and collaboration. By showcasing diverse perspectives, we can enrich the artistic experiences of both groups and promote a greater understanding of the local art scene. 3. Community Engagement: The Stanislaus Art Exchange will serve as a catalyst for community involvement, inviting local residents, students, and art enthusiasts to engage with the artworks and the artists themselves. Special events, such as artist talks and workshops, will be organized to enhance the experience and foster connections. 4. New Opportunities: This partnership seeks to create pathways for future collaborations between the Stanislaus Arts Council and California State University, Stanislaus, paving the way for ongoing artistic exchanges and opportunities for artists in our community. Call to Action: We encourage BFA students and member artists to embrace this unique opportunity to share their work, connect with one another, and engage with the broader community. This dual exhibition is not only a celebration of artistic talent but a significant step towards building a more interconnected and supportive artistic environment in Stanislaus County. For inquiries and participation details, please contact gallery@stanislausarts.org. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration and a vibrant exhibition that showcases the best of our local talent!
END OF THE YEAR
Experience the marvel of photography, bringing the world's beauty to your doorstep. Photography, with its myriad styles, caters to every individual's preferences. In this festive season, amidst the enchantment of the holidays, we've chosen to keep the theme open, providing endless opportunities for you to share a picture close to your heart. It could be anything—surprise us. Reflections hold universal appeal, and adept photographers have the knack of immortalizing them. As the new year unfolds, let your creativity shine by submitting a piece that resonates with the essence of the season or reflects your unique perspective. Our virtual gallery doors open wide, inviting the world to appreciate the diverse tapestry of your artistry on January 25, 2025.
VIEW FROM A WINDOW 2025 - Open Juried Gallery Exhibit
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for "VIEW FROM A WINDOW". Open to all emerging & established artists, photographers and sculptors. No crafts or commercial prints will be accepted.
The view from a window can be either looking out on a landscape/seascape or looking in a window at a still life or a room. There doesn't have to be a window in your piece. Any subject matter is considered.
Cash awards given to Best of Show, First Place and Second Place in all mediums with five or more in a category.
Members must enter CCAC in the discount code box, then click "apply" for member discount. *Membership status will be verified*
Take the best picture of your art and submit your JPEG's by Sunday, January 19, 2025 by midnight.
For painters of all media: Entries must be of original work, they cannot be a copy of another painting; a magazine or newspaper photo, or any type of reproduction; the entry must be the artist's own composition.
For Photography: Photographs must be the artist’s own work. Editing apps and programs such s Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to optimize your images. You cannot add digitals scans, stock images, clip art or AI generated imagery to your pictures. AI fill is allowed for re-touching.
For Digital Art: All work should be of the artist’s own creation. Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work. Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.
No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
All artwork must be created within the past three years. Framed artwork must be less than 45" in length. No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on Friday, January 31, 2025. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by January 31st, contact manager@capecodartcenter.org. Check your junk email and promotion email folders.
"VIEW FROM A WINDOW" will be exhibited in our galleries February 17-March 14, 2025. Receiving day for accepted pieces is Monday, February 17th, between 9-4:00. If shipping, NO packaging peanuts allowed. If using U.S. Postal Service, mail work to P. O. Box 85, Barnstable, MA 02630. If using FedEx or UPS, send artwork to 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630.
The open reception will be Friday, February 21st, 5:00-7:00 pm, awards presented at 6:00 pm.
Pick up day is Monday, March 17, 2025.
The image is by Debra Kennedy, "The Open Road", oil
The Monochrome Image
The Monochrome Image invites photographers to explore the realms of tone, tint, and shade. Whether working with historical techniques such as cyanotype, sepia, or classic black and white, the monochrome image provokes the significance of the visual harmony of a singular color family.
The Monochrome Image is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
Submission Deadline: January 15th, 2025
Juror Notifications: January 27th, 2025
Format: Online Exhibition
Exhibition: February 1st, 2025 - March 1st, 2025
Women by Women 25
The history of photography has a long tradition of representing women as subjects but has less to say about women as artists. Today, the roles of women in photography are both behind the camera and in front of it. Who understands women better than women? The female perspective offers an important view of the many facets of womanhood and women’s role in society. This exhibition seeks women photographers who explore and celebrate the myriad ways that they render female-identifying subjects.
Our juror for Women by Women is Elinor Carucci.
Born 1971 in Jerusalem, Israel, to a Mizrahi Jewish family of North African, Middle Eastern and Italian descent, Elinor Carucci graduated in 1995 from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design with a degree in photography, and moved to New York that same year. In a relatively short amount of time, her work has been included in an impressive amount of solo and group exhibitions worldwide, solo shows include The Jewish Museum, Edwynn Houk gallery, Fifty One Fine Art Gallery, James Hyman and Gagosian Gallery, London among others and group show include The Museum of Modern Art New York and The Photographers' Gallery, London.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
2025 AAA Art Auction
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco proudly presents "2025 AAA Art Auction" Sponsored by Verona Villa (Jason Young and family)
Submission is open to anyone, open theme, and artists must be present at the 3rd annual art appreciation awards dinner to participate.
If interested in membership, please join VAGF online here.
$40 submission for up to two images and this also pays for the auction artist's seat at the event. Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. *VAGF Board of Directors has discretion on acceptance, artwork must be for public consumption.
Submit your artworks as JPEG by January 16, 2025.
Artworks must be delivered to Verona Villa located at 6591 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034 on Thursday, January 23, 2025 between 4pm-5:30pm (if your artwork is not delivered by 5:30pm on 1.23.25, it will not be in the exhibition and auction)
* Art Exhibit and Awards 80/20 Silent Auction - Submission Deadline 1.16.2025
Artists may submit up to 2 of your artworks to Smarter Entry for silent auction that will also be in contest for two categories of Cash Awards: Board Choice and Audience Favorite (VAGF will retain 20% and Artist will receive 80% of auctioned price)
80/20 requirements: Deadline to enter 1.16.25. 24x24 inches max size (including the frame in all directions). The submission fee is the $40 (this includes one admission to the event purchased when you submit your art via Smarter Entry "2025 AAA Art Auction").
**Artists must make a note of the minimum bid price for each piece they enter. Minimum bid if not noted by artist is $100
IMPORTANT: If art is not delivered during the designated dropoff time, it will not be included in the show. If the art is not picked up during the designated pickup time, it may incur additional storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY:
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 24 inches in either direction (including the frame).
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on January 23, 2025 8:30pm-9pm and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
2025 Youth Art Exhibition
NOTE: This is an exhibition for high school students whose schools are within a 25-mile radius of Phillips’ Mill. To submit works to the exhibition, you MUST 1) be a high school art teacher at an eligible school and 2) have formally replied yes to the call for entries. The 2025 Exhibition will be held at Phillips’ Mill and online. School entries must be the same for both the in-person and online show.
Up to 5 two-dimensional and 2 three-dimensional for a TOTAL OF 7 PIECES of student artwork may be submitted PER HIGH SCHOOL across 5 competition categories: Painting, Works on Paper, 3-Dimensional Works, All Photography, and Digital Art excluding Photography.
There is no entry fee and works do not have to be for sale. Pieces will not be offered for sale online; sales will only take place in person at Phillips’ Mill. One submission photo per artwork is allowed for Painting, Works on Paper, Photography and Digital Art. Three photos are allowed for each 3-Dimensional artwork; photos should represent different views of the piece.
2025 Annual Signature Members Show
Pictured above: 2024 SMS First Place, Gold Medal winner - Alonzo Clarke,Thought You’d Be Home
February 4 - March 2, 2025
Hosted by:
New England Watercolor Society at
The Guild of Boston Artists
162 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
guildofbostonartists.org
OPEN TO SIGNATURE MEMBERS OF NEW ENGLAND WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
JUROR OF SELECTION AND AWARDS: We are pleased to announce that internationally renowned watercolor artist, Jean-Francois Arnaud will be the juror for the 2025 Signature Members Show.
Trained in the classical academic tradition, Jean-Francois uses these foundations as the basis for his watercolor practice. Drawing plays a central role in his approach: He believes a watercolor should be built upon a precise and well-structured sketch. Jean-Francois has a huge following on Instagram, and teaches workshops all over the world. He and his family recently moved to the USA from France.
To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.jf-arnaud.com (select the site's translation menu on left)
Jean-Francois will conduct a 3-day watercolor workshop in conjunction with this exhibit. See NEWS website for details.
IMPORTANT DATES
15 Jan-2025 Deadline for submissions (Smarter Entry)
17 Jan-2025 Accepted artists posted on NEWS website
28 Jan-2025 Shipped Works due at The Guild of Boston Artists
29 Jan-2025 Hand delivery of paintings from 10:30 am (assigned time)
31 Jan, 1-2 Feb 2025: Workshop with Jean-Francois Arnaud, 9am – 4pm
4 Feb-2025 Show Opens
8 Feb-2025 Reception and Awards Presentation, 2 – 4pm
2 Mar-2025 Show Closes, pick up paintings 4 to 6pm
Note: Shipped artwork will be packed & returned after 4-Mar-2025
2025 Photography Show
The theme of this show is “Only in the USA” for images celebrating the freedoms and values or beauty of the United States. Open to photographers residing in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri and Louisiana.
Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters - "Energy"
In partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop in Frisco, VAGF presents Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters! The theme for this show is "Energy" .
Submission is for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here prior to the submission deadline.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 36 inches in either dimension (including the frame).
Free submission for up to two images. Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by January 13, 2025. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by January 16, 2025.
Please make note of these dates and times: Accepted works must be delivered to the Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 100, Frisco TX 75035 on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A "Meet the Artists" event will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the dropoff time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
All artwork sold must remain on display until the end of exhibition.
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have value of at least $100. Artwork that is not for sale will not be accepted.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org