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2023 Shades of Gray
Shades of Gray is a Black and White Fine Art photography show for all New Mexico residents.
The show is judged by prominent professional photographers. The accepted images are displayed in the Fine Arts building at Expo New Mexico, in Albuquerque, during the month of December.
Note: Please submit only pure black and white images.
Sepia ,selenium or other toned images will not be accepted.
The Portrait
We use portraits as objects of remembrance and reverence, of seduction and glorification. They can stir, and confront, and drive us to action. Just as they can lull in longing for a time since passed. Black-and-white and color, analog, digital and especially antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Our juror for Strange, Weird, & Unique 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.
35-40 Selected images will hang in the SE Center’s main 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 video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived. Openings are timed to coincide with Greenville’s, First Fridays, a celebration of art, food and music.
Members 23
It’s that time again, the 2023-24 Members show! Anything goes, all subjects, any photo based imagery. Analog and digital manipulation in all its forms welcome. Monochrome or color, all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, Member photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome. If you’re not a Member, please Join.
Our juror for the The Members Show is Maria L Kelly. Maria is the Assistant Curator of Photography at the High Museum of Art. Maria was the curatorial assistant in the High’s Photography Department from 2011 to 2016, returning to the role in 2019 after completing her master’s degree. During her time at the High, Maria has helped organize more than twenty-five photography installations, including exhibitions featuring the work of Helen Levitt, Abelardo Morell, Sheila Pree Bright, Wynn Bullock, Gordon Parks and Thomas Struth, among others.
35-40 Selected images will hang in the SE Center’s main 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 slideshow. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived. Openings are timed to coincide with Greenville’s First Fridays, a celebration of art, food and music.
FotoNostrum Magazine Awards - Portfolio Section
FotoNostrum was launched on April 15, 2020, during the initial lockdown, and has since then released 33 editions featuring over 350 portfolios, and became a worldwide recognized publication in both fine art and documentary photography. It is distributed in digital and in pdf versions, and there's also available a paperback edition printed-on-demand in MagCloud.
There are two sections: Portfolio and Single Images. Photographers may submit to both sections.
At least 12 portfolio submitters will be selected for publication in portfolios spanning 8 to 12 pages in future issues of the magazine. Images of these portfolios may also be chosen for cover features. One portfolio will receive the FotoNostrum Magazine Award 2023.
Photographers may submit one or more portfolios, each comprising 6 images. The theme is open, and images can be from any date.
In the Single Image section, there's also no limit on the number of images that can be submitted, but the minimum is three. One image will receive the FotoNostrum Magazine Award.
Both Portfolio and Single Image FotoNostrum Magazine awardees will receive a lifetime subscription to FotoNostrum Magazine and will be invited to serve as jurors for the 2024 Awards.
Entries will be screened and juried by FotoNostrum’s team of curators and editors: Julio Hirsch-Hardy, Analy Werbin, Ameera Mills, Leonor Fernandes, and Michal Melisko.
Regular Entry fees: (20% off until September 13)
First portfolio of 6 images: $60
Each additional series: $45
If a portfolio has more than 6 images, the photographer must submit the most representative ones. Alternatively, they can submit two or more series with the same title to indicate that it's the same portfolio.
Deadlines:
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Early Bird registration (20% off) until September 13 (first series x 6: $48; additional series: $36; first three single images $24; additional image $8)
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Final deadline to register at full rates and upload all images: September 29
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Full rates: first series x 6: $60; additional series: $45; first three single images $30; additional image $10
Early Bird registrants may register now with a 20% discount and upload their work at any time until the final deadline.
Announcement of results: early October.
Selected portfolios will be published in consecutive issues of the magazine between November 2023 and March 2024. 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 (both series and single images) will be exhibited from November 8 to November 17 at FotoNostrum. Artists are required to send high-resolution files, and FotoNostrum will handle the printing, framing, and all related exhibition costs.
Single Images section: A special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine to be published in December 2021 will showcase the best single images selected by the jurors. One of them will be featured on the cover.
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.
FotoNostrum Magazine Awards - Single Image Section
FotoNostrum was launched on April 15, 2020, during the initial lockdown, and has since then released 33 editions featuring over 350 portfolios, and became a worldwide recognized publication in both fine art and documentary photography. It is distributed in digital and in pdf versions, and there's also available a paperback edition printed-on-demand in MagCloud.
There are two sections: Portfolio and Single Images. Photographers may submit to both sections.
At least 12 portfolio submitters will be selected for publication in portfolios spanning 8 to 12 pages in future issues of the magazine. Images of these portfolios may also be chosen for cover features. One portfolio will receive the FotoNostrum Magazine Award 2023.
Photographers may submit one or more portfolios, each comprising 6 images. The theme is open, and images can be from any date.
In the Single Image section, there's also no limit on the number of images that can be submitted, but the minimum is three. One image will receive the FotoNostrum Magazine Award.
Both Portfolio and Single Image FotoNostrum Magazine awardees will receive a lifetime subscription to FotoNostrum Magazine and will be invited to serve as jurors for the 2024 Awards.
Entries will be screened and juried by FotoNostrum’s team of curators and editors: Julio Hirsch-Hardy, Analy Werbin, Ameera Mills, Leonor Fernandes, and Michal Melisko.
Regular Entry fees: (20% off until September 13)
First portfolio of 6 images: $60
Each additional series: $45
If a portfolio has more than 6 images, the photographer must submit the most representative ones. Alternatively, they can submit two or more series with the same title to indicate that it's the same portfolio.
Deadlines:
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Early Bird registration (20% off) until September 13 (first series x 6: $48; additional series: $36; first three single images $24; additional image $8)
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Final deadline to register at full rates and upload all images: September 29
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Full rates: first series x 6: $60; additional series: $45; first three single images $30; additional image $10
Early Bird registrants may register now with a 20% discount and upload their work at any time until the final deadline.
Announcement of results: early October.
Selected portfolios will be published in consecutive issues of the magazine between November 2023 and March 2024. 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 (both series and single images) will be exhibited from November 8 to November 17 at FotoNostrum. Artists are required to send high-resolution files, and FotoNostrum will handle the printing, framing, and all related exhibition costs.
Single Images section: A special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine to be published in December 2021 will showcase the best single images selected by the jurors. One of them will be featured on the cover.
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.
Theme: Motion < Blur • Juror Laura Valenti
In most cases, photography is used to “freeze time,” with a still image. Motion in photography creates a paradox: the image is a frozen moment in time but what is captured is an object that is a blur of motion – an apparent streaking, bending, distorting and /or movement of light and objects in the foreground or background of the image frame. Blur can demonstrate the velocity of movement. It can convey the emotional dimensions of the subject photographed, presenting dream-like qualities by invoking the surreal and transitory nature of time passing. Meteors streak across the sky, ghostly figures move through a room, the artist paints shapes with a light source. These are some examples of how blur represents motion in time-lapse photography.
Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art that demonstrates the fundamental qualities that make motion & blur a compelling element of contemporary photography. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.
2023 PHOTOcentric: Hiding In Plain Sight
2023 PHOTOcentric: Hiding in Plain Sight
Timeline:
Aug. 5- Open call for entries
Oct. 5- Deadline for submissions
Oct.25 - Jurying completed/ begin notifying accepted artists
Dec.1 - Deadline for work to arrive at GAC
Dec. 9 - Opening, 5-7 pm
The 2023 PHOTOcentric theme is Hiding in Plain Sight:
We expect photography to preserve what we see in the world, yet so often it shows us what is rarely seen or invisible. Photographers are invited to consider how their medium captures what is hiding in plain sight. This might include subjects as wide-ranging as social bonds, experiences behind closed doors, natural phenomena, or structural inequity. What are the stakes of making the invisible visible through photography?
Awards:
1st Place in 3 categories: $250
Grand Prize: $500
The categories have not yet been determined, the judge will select them based on submissions.
This year’s juror, Jessica Brier (she/her) is a curator and historian of art and design with a focus on the intermediality of photography, print, graphics, and architecture. She currently serves as Curator of Photography at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College. She has previously held positions at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Headlands Center for the Arts, and Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation. She holds a Ph.D. in art history and Visual Studies Graduate Certificate from the University of Southern California, an MA in curatorial practice from the California College of the Arts, and a BA from NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
Please label your artwork with (Title, medium, and dimensions). Maximum dimension: no larger than 36” on any side.
Shipped artwork must include a return mailing label, or the art center will charge a $50 fee for handling the return.
2023 All Members Show: Open-Theme
Nov 3, 2023 - Jan 10, 2024
NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Open to Associate and Signature Members of New England Watercolor Society
Please note: For NEWS Gallery at PCA, all artwork must meet dimensional requirement of MAXIMUM SIZE 30" Wide to outside of frame.
Spring into Summer - Photo Contest
Winyah Rivers Alliance is launching our Spring into 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 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 highlight our fishable, swimmable, drinkable water in the greater Winyah Bay watershed.
- Each contestant may enter as many photographs as desired. Entry fee is $11.00 per photograph.
- Entry Categories are Fishable, Swimmable, Drinkable, Georgetown County, and Youth. More information on the categories can be found at www.winyahrivers.org.
- The photographs must be taken in North or South Carolina. Photos submitted for the Georgetown County category 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 vision of fishable, swimmable, drinkable water for all communities. Use may include exhibition, calendar, and fundraising. All entrants will retain the right to their work.
- To enter, go to https://client.smarterentry.com/WinyahRivers. 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 River Celebration fundraiser on Saturday, October 28th at the Riverside Club in Conway. All participants will receive discounted tickets and winners will receive free tickets to the event.
- Winning photographs will be displayed at various locations following our River Celebration event. Winners will receive their photograph at the conclusion of the tour.
- The following awards will be presented: Best of Show ($150), 1st Place in each category ($100), 2nd Place in each category, 3rd Place in each category. Winners are eligible for only one prize.
- All entries must be received by midnight on October 6, 2023.
- For questions, email winyahrivers@winyahrivers.org or call (843) 349-4007.
We are grateful to our contest sponsors: 803 LABS, Inc. and the Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation.
Points of Departure
Points of Departure—Juried National Exhibition
November 2 – December 16, 2023
Points of Departure
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, November 2, 6PM
Juror: Dina Dietsch, Director and Curator, Tufts University Art Galleries
National Show, open to all media, original works of the Points of Departure theme.
ABOUT THE THEME: The phrase “Points of Departure” holds both artistic and emotional weight, alluding to the vanishing point in linear perspective technique as well as to the places where we part from other people or experiences. SSAC’s juried exhibition seeks to showcase literal and figurative parting of ways and viewpoints.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday, October 8, 2023, end of day. Accepted works posted by Monday, October 16, by end of day. If possible, artists will also be notified by email, Friday, October 13.
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
Accepted entries will posted on South Shore Art Center’s website (ssac.org) by Monday, October 16, 2023.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK
Shipping, return shipping and a handling fee for shipped work are the responsibility of the artist. No Sunday Deliveries. Delivery by October 28. Hand delivered work drop off: October 26-28, 10:00–4:00.
PICK-UP/RETURN DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
Hand delivered works may be picked up between December 18-20, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please note that SSAC will be closed for Winter holidays from December 21 until January 2. SSAC will return shipped work by January 5, 2024. A handling fee of $25 is required for shipped artwork.
LIABILITY
I understand that South Shore Art Center will insure 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, with the exclusion that SSAC will not be responsible for loss or damage caused by faulty framing or unstable pedestals, or integral supports provided by the artist.
AGREEMENT
Submission to Points of Departure 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)
BLACK &WHITE (open theme)
Embrace the timeless elegance of 'BLACK & WHITE' – an open theme exhibition that transcends color to explore the essence of form, contrast, and emotion. In a world often painted in vivid hues, monochrome photography reminds us of the beauty in simplicity. Each photograph showcased here tells a compelling story through the interplay of light and shadow. 'BLACK & WHITE' invites you to embark on a journey where the absence of color reveals the profound depth of artistic expression. From striking portraits to breathtaking landscapes, these images capture raw emotions and intricate details with unparalleled clarity. Join us in celebrating the artistry of black and white photography, where every frame is a masterpiece, and every shade of gray whispers its own narrative. Immerse yourself in this captivating exhibition, where the absence of color speaks volumes.
RAICES
AN OPEN CALL FOR
“RAICES” A NATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW NYC
OCT 28 – NOV 19, 2023
RAICES/ROOTS, a national juried art exhibition that celebrates the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Latinx/e and Hispanic communities. The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition's welcomes artists from all backgrounds to submit artwork representative of the diversities, experiences, cultures, and traditions of the Latinx/e and Hispanic communities in the diaspora. Artists are not required to be of Hispanic heritage. All creations must be unique and original.
The exhibit will take up nearly 20,000 square feet of exhibition space on the second-floor gallery, making it one of the largest exhibitions of Latinx/e and Hispanic art this fall.
We welcome, Natalia Viera Salgado, Curatorial Consultant and Associate Curator at the National Academy of Design, as show juror. BWAC also welcomes, Tamavis D. Santiago, a Latinx artist and 15+ year member, as curator of the Latinx
exhibitions.
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline October 9th, 2023
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, October 28 through Sunday, November 19, 2023, weekends 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, October 28, 2023, 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. All artworks 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, Assemblages and Installations exceeding 72” X 72”, and overweight work exceeding 30lbs, are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff and curator, 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.
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
- Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight October 9, 2023. Artists may use two additional images for details about sculpture and installations at no extra charge. Contact shows@bwac.org if you need them. All entry fees are non‐refundable.
- BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibitions sold artwork.
FEE SUMMARY
Below are fees associated with various options depending on participation. Shipping and Handling is only for artists that need to ship to us:
- Artsy - (Optional) $10 per artwork. Your accepted submission is eligible for inclusion in BWAC’s online exhibition of the show featured on Artsy. Artsy is the world’s largest online marketplace for art.
- Shipping – Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
- Handling fees - $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 Air float box.
JUDGING
All judging for the competition will be on‐line and artwork is blind juried. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the jurors/curators is final. Prizes are decided in person, at the gallery.
PRIZES: Winners will be featured online.
- 1st Prize for Best in Show – Artist Solo Show on Artsy.net on the BWAC Gallery page (10-15 images)
- 2nd Prize – Artist page on Artsy on the BWAC Gallery page (BWAC Member up to 12 images, Non-member 5 images)
- 3rd Prize – Artist page on Artsy on the BWAC Gallery page (BWAC Member up to 10 images, Non-member 3 images)
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION
Click on the Sign Up Now! link.
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 “RAICES” 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.
- Click on the Choose File button to browse for the file you want to upload. The actual file name is the image file title you see in a directory / folder. File names you choose cannot have special characters.
- When you select and insert your file, the Smarter Entry system will convert your filename to something like this: c:\my_harddrive\filename.jpg, this is only the path to the uploaded file, so special characters here created by the Smarter Entry system is fine.
- Upload your image as directed. Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk are required. Selling price and year created will not be a factor in the curator’s selection. Use the Additional Notes box for information you would like the curator to consider if it’s not obvious. These notes may be used as part of the exhibition.
- Click Add Image to upload it to the show. While the image is uploading do not press the back button or otherwise interfere with the upload process. When the image appears below, it has been submitted to the competition. You will receive no additional confirmation of receipt. You may have to scroll down to see all images.
Repeat this process for all your images. You can click "Return to Account" on the left-hand bar at any time, then return later to submit more images. You can delete and resubmit a new image at no additional cost. You can edit the information submitted up to the deadline.
ONCE THE FINAL DEADLINE 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 by October 15, 2023. If you have not received notification by Oct 17, please notify us at the email above. A RETURN CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED by Oct 20, 2023, to hold a spot in the exhibition. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will direct you to contact BWAC’s Curator in charge of installation for further information.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “RAICES” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
Dia De Los Muertos
AN OPEN CALL FOR
“Amor Eterno is Eternal Love, a Dia De Los Muertos Art Exhibit”
A NATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW NYC OCT 28 – NOV 19, 2023
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition invites artists, artisans, and members of the community to take part in the gallery's Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) art exhibit “Amor Eterno” (Eternal Love) with artworks and offerings.
Artists are invited to submit contemporary and traditional artworks that celebrate and pay tribute to the Mexican tradition, Dia de Los Muertos.
Artworks and installations of all media will be considered, and imagery should include and is not limited to, calaveras (skulls), Catrinas (artsy skeleton woman) caléndulas (marigolds), ofrendas y altares (altars and offerings) and anything representing regions of Mexico, Mexican art, life, culture, and traditions. Although some of the artworks in representing Day of the Dead (especially on the altars) may have solemn themes, we ask that artists maintain the spirit of festivity in mind. In theme with the exhibit, Amor Eterno / Eternal Love, this exhibit will celebrate the life and the forever love of those who have departed.
For questions regarding installations, offerings, or altars, please contact the curator at tamavis@bwac.org and shows@bwac.org.
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline October 12th, 2023
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, October 28 through Sunday, November 19, 2023, weekends 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, October 28, 2023, 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. All artworks 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, Assemblages and Installations exceeding 72” X 72”, and overweight work exceeding 30lbs, are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff and curator, 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.
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
- Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight October 12, 2023. Artists may use two additional images for details about sculpture and installations at no extra charge. Contact shows@bwac.org if you need them. All entry fees are non‐refundable.
- BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibitions sold artwork.
FEE SUMMARY
Below are fees associated with various options depending on participation. Shipping and Handling is only for artists that need to ship to us:
- Artsy - (Optional) $10 per artwork. Your accepted submission is eligible for inclusion in BWAC’s online exhibition of the show featured on Artsy. Artsy is the world’s largest online marketplace for art.
- Shipping – Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
- Handling fees - $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 Air float box.
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION
Click on the Sign Up Now! link.
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 “Dia de Los Muertos” 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.
- Click on the Choose File button to browse for the file you want to upload. The actual file name is the image file title you see in a directory / folder. File names you choose cannot have special characters.
- When you select and insert your file, the Smarter Entry system will convert your filename to something like this: c:\my_harddrive\filename.jpg, this is only the path to the uploaded file, so special characters here created by the Smarter Entry system is fine.
- Upload your image as directed. Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk are required. Selling price and year created will not be a factor in the curator’s selection. Use the Additional Notes box for information you would like the curator to consider if it’s not obvious. These notes may be used as part of the exhibition.
- Click Add Image to upload it to the show. While the image is uploading do not press the back button or otherwise interfere with the upload process. When the image appears below, it has been submitted to the competition. You will receive no additional confirmation of receipt. You may have to scroll down to see all images.
Repeat this process for all your images. You can click "Return to Account" on the left-hand bar at any time, then return later to submit more images. You can delete and resubmit a new image at no additional cost. You can edit the information submitted up to the deadline.
ONCE THE FINAL DEADLINE 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 by October 15, 2023. If you have not received notification by Oct 17, please notify us at the email above. A RETURN CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED by Oct 20, 2023, to hold a spot in the exhibition. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will direct you to contact BWAC’s Curator in charge of installation for further information.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “Dia De Los Muertos” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
PIXELS (National Association of Digital Artists NADA
Cape Cod Art Center and Cape Cod Museum of Art are seeking entries for "PIXELS" a Digital Art Exhibition which will be held at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis, MA.
Exhibition Dates: November 22, 2023 - February 11, 2024
Entry Deadline: Friday, October 13 at midnight
Digital Art is an artistic work or practice that uses digital technology as an essential part of the creative process. This includes the use of computers, mobile phones or portable handheld devices in conjunction with a variety of apps. Digital art can take many forms - "paintings" made entirely of pixels, collage, original photography, animation and video.
Artists of all levels are invited to submit up to five works of digital art to be juried into PIXELS, the first exhibition devoted exclusively to Digital Art at the Cape Cod Museum of Art (CCMoA). Subject matter is open to the discretion of the artist. The curators are looking for work that is creative and demonstrates the wide range of possibilities in the creation of Digital Art. PIXELS will also be shown on the Cape Cod Museum of Art website.
AWARDS: Three works will be selected by the Juror to receive monetary awards of: $300, $200 and $100 at the reception. Other prizes may be given at the discretion of the Curators.
SALE OF ART: Artwork selected for the exhibition can be made available to the public for sale, with 60% of the proceeds going directly to the artist, and 40% to the CCMoA. The Museum provides this option in an effort to help support artists during demanding times, while also supporting the Museum.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Exhibition Dates: November 22, 2023 - February 11, 2024
Deadline to enter: Friday, October 13
Notification: Friday, October 27
Drop off at CCMoA: Friday, November 17 from 2:00-4:00 pm
If shipped to CCMoA: Received by November 17
Gallery Talk/Award: Thursday, December 7 from 4:00-5:00 pm
Reception at: Thursday, December 7 from 5:00-6:30 pm
Pick up artwork: Monday, February 12 from 9:00–11:00 am and 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
SUBMISSIONS AND FEES:
Entries are due: Friday, October 13, 2023 through Smarter Entry https://client.smarterentry.com/capecodart
The fee to enter is $25.00 for one (1) entry. Up to five (5) artworks may be entered per artist. Entry fees are non-refundable.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUBMITTED ARTWORK
Any theme is accepted. Please include a bio and the process by which your work was created. You may submit up to five works, but only two works can be accepted per artist. Video entries under five minutes in length will also be considered for PIXELS. At this time, we are not accepting AI generated art until regulations can be defined. Maximum size for 2D art is 40” x 40” (including frame).
IF YOUR ENTRY IS ACCEPTED:
All artwork must be suitably framed to a professional standard, unless a gallery wrapped canvas is used. If needed, we highly recommend Plexiglas (no glass) for framed works due to high breakage rates during shipping, unless you deliver and pick-up your art at the museum personally. 2D work must be securely wired and ready to hang.
A label or card must be securely affixed to the back of artwork that indicates:
ARTIST’S NAME, TITLE, MEDIUM, DATE CREATED, and INSURANCE VALUE. We will use this information (without the value) for our wall labels, so please be sure it is correct and legible.
*Works that DO NOT adhere to these guidelines will not be exhibited.
*Work cannot be withdrawn before the end of the exhibition.
DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCEPTED ARTWORK:
Artwork drop-off will be on Friday, November 17 from 2:00-4:00 PM or may be hand delivered during CCMoA open hours if necessary: Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm, Sunday from 12-4pm.
Shipped artwork must be received by November 17th at the latest. Artwork must be packed in REUSABLE containers with PRE-PAID return shipping label enclosed. Please DO NOT use Styrofoam popcorn/peanuts for packing. Artists are responsible to pay for the delivery and return shipping of their work.
For UPS and FedEx Mail to:
Cape Cod Museum of Art
Attn: Exhibitions
60 Hope Lane
Dennis, MA 02638
For USPS Mail to:
Cape Cod Museum of Art
Attn: Exhibitions
P. O. Box 2034
Dennis, MA 02638
Juror: Nicki Fitz-Gerald
About naDA
The National Association of Digital Artists (naDA) serves digital artists and the digital art community by providing resources for exhibition, networking and education. naDA is dedicated to promoting digital art as a valid fine art medium. Our membership is inclusive of all Fine Artwork that contains pixels – done with cameras, mobile devices, computers and video – and manipulated with software or apps. The National Association of Digital Artists is a 501C3 non-profit membership organization under the auspices of the Cape Cod Art Center. Cape Cod Art Center, incorporated in 1948, is located at 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630.
CONTACT INFORMATION: curator@capecodartcenter.org or info@nationaldigitalartists.org, 508-362-2909
Smarter Entry Image Icon by Barbara Braman, "Tipping Point", Digital Art
Crème de la Crème 2023
VAGF is calling all visual artists in North Texas to submit their finest work for this "best of the best" open-theme exhibition.
Submission deadline: October 14, 2023
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media, and Sculpture (see sculpture guidelines below). 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 up to 3 images of your artworks as JPEG for consideration by October 14, 2023. The show will be curated by several visual art professionals.
Artists will be notified of acceptance into the show by October 18, 2023. Accepted works must be delivered to the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco TX 75034 on Sunday, November 5, 2023 between 12:00pm - 2:00pm.
The works must be picked up on Sunday, December 10, 2023, 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.
A number of works will be selected for the extended run of the show at the Sweetwaters Coffee Shop in Frisco; those artists will be contacted to make arrangements for transfer of the artworks from Frisco Discovery Center.
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.
Hanging artworks should be no wider than 48 inches, and no taller than 60 inches.
Sculpture guidelines: Due to the nature of the venue, we can accept sculptures that are freestanding and not easily damaged. Alternatively, we will have a small number of vitrines available for sculptures up to 24x20x20 inches. 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.
This is a juried exhibition with cash prizes as follows:
Best in show $1,000.00
2nd place $700.00
3rd place $500.00
Honorable mentions of $200.00 each, and
"Art that Speaks to Me" Award, $200.00
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Prizes are funded by submissions fees, VAGF membership fees, donors, sponsors, and grants.
The Opening Reception: Sunday November 12, 2023, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Frisco Discovery Center.
Exhibition runs November 8 through December 10, 2023. A portion of the commission from artwork sold during the show will be donated to Frisco Fastpacs.
Show Jurors
Main Juror – Nancy Cohen Israel, Manager of Docent Programs, Meadows Museum.
Nancy Cohen Israel is a Dallas-based art historian, writer and educator. Over the past 30 years, she has been a presence in the local art world, serving in a multitude of roles, including museum educator, gallery director, lecturer, curator and juror, as well as the owner of Art à la Carte. In the latter capacity, she organized and led art tours for 15 years through her popular program, Second Saturdays. Nancy has been a regular contributor to Patron magazine since its inception in 2011. She continues to cover the visual and performing arts in North Texas and beyond, for Patron as well as for the Dallas Arts District Guide. Prior to joining the Meadows Museum in her current position as the Manager of Docent Programs, Nancy spent many years lecturing through the museum’s dynamic public programming. Nancy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Humanities Honors program at the University of Texas at Austin, where she concentrated on Late Medieval Art and Literature. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Art History from the George Washington University, where her focus was on Renaissance painting.
Special Juror, "Art That Speaks to Me Award" – Heather Canterbury, Executive Director, Frisco Fastpacs
Heather Canterbury has served as the Executive Director of Frisco Fastpacs since 2016, driving the overall vision and strategy for the organization. Originally from Oklahoma, Heather attended Northeastern State University majoring in Psychology and moved to the area to obtain her Master of Science in Kinesiology from University of North Texas. Her introduction to non-profit organizations was as a high school student volunteer, where a passion grew for serving others. Heather has been working and advocating for non-profits for over 20 years; Special Olympics Texas and C.H.A.I. Dallas, to name a few. Heather serves on the Frisco Bowl Golf Classic committee, the Leadership Frisco Advisory Council through the Frisco Chamber and the District Advisory Council for Frisco ISD. She is an 11-year member of Frisco Women’s League (FWL), where she serves in a volunteer capacity with numerous organizations around the community. Heather has previously served on the FWL board of directors, as Chairperson for the Frisco Young Professionals, and is a proud graduate of Frisco Leadership Class 20. In her spare time, Heather enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her husband Chad and two girls, Peyton and Campbell.
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.
Vices
Vices is an exhibition exploring behaviors and concepts associated with immorality. This questioning could lead to insightful discussions about cultural differences, personal beliefs, and the evolving nature of morality. Vices delves into cultural, historical, and ethical dimensions of immoral behaviors, encouraging discussions that transcend boundaries, challenge biases, and contribute to a more nuanced understanding of human values and ethics. Examples include but certainly aren't limited to blasphemy, corruption, drinking, drugs, gambling, gluttony, greed, and promiscuity.
Vices is an international juried group exhibition open to artists ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional, traditional, and non-conventional art media (e.g., digital and film photography, video, oil painting, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, collage, drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, pencils, pen and ink, arts and crafts, etc.) are welcome for submission.
Submission Deadline: October 15th, 2023
Juror Notifications: October 25th, 2023
Format: Online Exhibition
Exhibition: November 1st, 2023 - December 1st, 2023
PECULIAR VIEWS
Dive into the extraordinary world of 'PECULIAR VIEWS,' an exhibition that challenges the boundaries of perception through the lens of strange photography. In this captivating collection, unconventional artists push the limits of imagination, capturing the unusual, the enigmatic, and the surreal. Each photograph invites you to question the familiar and explore the extraordinary, as reality blurs with the bizarre. 'PECULIAR VIEWS' celebrates the art of seeing differently, where the mundane transforms into the magical, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. From surreal landscapes to mind-bending compositions, these images beckon you to embrace the eccentric and venture into the realm of the peculiar. Join us on this visual journey that defies convention and encourages you to see the world in a wonderfully strange new light.
Youth Pride in the Arts Mentorship
The Art League is proud to announce its new mentorship program for 4 Long Island based visual artists in the LGBTQ+ community grades 9-12. The mentorship program is made possible through TD Bank’s sponsorship. Applications for this program are free and open to the public.
Selected students will participate in this 7 month mentorship program from October 2023-April 2024. Students will work closely over this time with Stephanie Folk in developing their artwork from their personal experiences in the LGBTQ+ community, personal narratives, and professional development unique to their individual long term goals as artists. The program will culminate with an exhibition of work completed under this mentorship at the Art League’s Pride Festival in June of 2024.
Applications will open on 7/15/2023 and close on 9/20/2023.*
The Teen Pride in the Arts Mentorship includes the following benefits:**
● 4 free hours of class time per month with Art Mentor Stephanie Folk - The artists in this program will meet on a regular schedule for studio time with Art Mentor Stephanie Folk to develop unique projects focusing on experience, narrative, and concept in mediums of the students’ choice. Students can use this time to diversify their interests in new and challenging mediums.
● Additional Mentorship through TD Bank - Students in this program will have the option of speaking with a professional mentor from TD Bank.
● Access to the Lorraine Graves Grace Memorial Library - of over 2,500 art books for study and reference purposes.
● 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 students are guaranteed acceptance into this yearly exhibition.
● Culminating in an exhibit at the Pride Festival in ALLI’s Strolling Gallery June of 2024.
One of the four students selected for this program will be awarded an additional scholarship, the “YPA Scholarship”, equal to 35 free class hours at the Art League to be used between September 2023-May 2024. This award will be determined by a set of criteria balanced on quality of work and financial need. Class hours can be taken in any Teen or Adult class of your choice at the Art League for students age 15+. If the award is granted to a student aged 13-14 the hours can only be used in teen classes.***
All basic supplies will be provided for this program, however students who wish to diversify the mediums they work with may have to provide more specialized materials themselves.
Artists selected for the Teen Pride in the Arts Mentorship Program will be expected to take on a leadership role in community building at the Art League and integrate with our student body. Mentorship students will be required to:
● Volunteer at the Art League for a minimum of 10 hours over 7 months - Youth mentorship students are required to volunteer at the Art League for a minimum of 10 hours throughout the 7 month period to build art-related skills in gallery planning, art business administration, social media management, and more.
● Maintain a journal of your studies to be submitted every month - Document your experience and growth as a Student Mentor 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.
● Attend Teen Pride in the Arts Orientation - Orientation will be held at the Art League on Saturday 9/30 from 11am-12pm. This orientation seminar is mandatory for all selected students.
● Participation in the planning of Pride Festival in June of 2024 - Students will play an active role in planning for the Art League’s Pride Festival. More information on the scope of this role will adapt throughout the course of the mentorship as students’ strengths and goals are determined.
*Artists who are not selected for this exclusive opportunity will receive a one-year student membership to the Art League of Long Island, valued at $35. Click here to find out more about membership benefits.
**The Art League does not provide living accommodations or private studios for mentorship students. A small space for storing materials and projects will be provided.
***Supplies necessary for the additional class hours under the YPA scholarship will not be provided.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Stephanie Folk received her BFA from Syracuse University and her MS in art administration from Drexel University, graduating with honors. She has exhibited in shows throughout the east coast, and has commissioned work hanging in restaurants and private homes.
Stephanie spent many years working in the NYC gallery industry as a Director and working her way to Proprietor. In 2008 Stephanie made a career change to focus solely on creating and educating. Since then, she has taught all levels of art in various mediums focusing on portfolio development. Stephanie currently works at North Shore Hebrew Academy HS as the AP (Advanced Placement) and Studio Arts teacher. Prior to her position at North Shore, she was an adjunct professor at the University of Tampa in the College of Arts and Design. Stephanie is active in the Huntington art community and organizes monthly figure drawing nights and offers private lessons to students creating a college art portfolio which includes support for their personal statements and making a digital portfolio. Stephanie is also the Summer Pre-college Portfolio Development Instructor at the Art League.
You can find her work hanging in Huntington as well as other creative spaces on Long Island and in Brooklyn. You can view a selection of her work on her Instagram at @slysartstudio.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications may only be submitted online through Smarter Entry at:
https://client.smarterentry.com/alli
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 250-500 words per question:
○ Statement of Practice A brief description of your work and process
○ Statement of Purpose What do you hope to accomplish during your Mentorship? What is the narrative you want to build?
○ Statement of Identity A brief summary of how this LGBTQ+ mentorship aligns with your personal life goals and/or identity. Allies and teens who have not yet identified are welcome.
● 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.
If you would like to apply for the scholarship in addition to the mentorship program, the application will be available July 20,2023 at https://artleagueli.org/lgbtqia-programs/
Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters - "Mythology"
In partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop in Frisco, VAGF presents Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters! The theme for this show is "Mythology".
Submission is for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here 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.
Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by October 15, 2023. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by October 18, 2023.
Accepted works must be delivered to the Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 100, Frisco TX 75035 on Sunday, October 29, 2023 between 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A "Meet the Artists" event will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023, 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.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 36 inches in either dimension (including the frame).
All artwork sold must remain on display until the end of exhibition. 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
Theme: The Constructed Image • Juror Nicole Houff
The concept of the constructed image encapsulates a deliberate orchestration of visual elements to convey narratives, emotions, and artistic visions. This theme explores the intricate interplay of subject, composition, props, lighting, and environment in crafting captivating photographs, at any scale. Through meticulous arrangement, photographers construct scenes with purposeful backgrounds, carefully chosen color palettes, and thought-provoking poses, blurring the line between reality and imagination.
Praxis seeks the submission of photographic art that delves into the fusion of creativity and storytelling, showcasing the power of constructed elements to shape evocative, multidimensional compositions that resonate with viewers on a profound level. All capture types, genres, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.
"Creations" Teacher & Student Show 2023
Plymouth Center for the Arts
2023 Teacher and Student Exhibit
October 25th through December 3rd
Plymouth Center for the Arts is excited to provide an opportunity for instructors and their students to showcase our classes and sudent works in a gallery exhibit.
This show is open only to Plymouth Center for the Arts Instructors and their students. Submitted artwork must have been completed as classwork during a Plymouth Center for the Arts class within the last 12 months.
Exhibit is open themed
Categories
Painting, photography, drawing, pottery, pastel, mixed-media, fine crafts
Please click "Read More" below to see full prospectus that contains all the important details about the exhibit.
Sixteenth 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 Chandra DeBuse.
"Reflections" Emerging artist exhibition
Edgewater Gallery seeks entries of distinctive work within the theme of "Reflections". This competition is open to all emerging artists.
Juried by Gillian and John Ross of Gallery Twist, Lexington Massachusetts (www.gallerytwist.com)
Opening Reception Thursday December 7th, 2023 5:00-6:30 PM
All works must be for sale. Edgewater Gallery 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 price changes will be allowed after acceptance. Work that is copied is not eligible. If the work does not fully reflect what is represented on the submitted image, Edgewater Gallery reserves the right to eliminate it from the competition.
Specifications
Two dimensional work must be professionally presented and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers, no sandwich frames. 3-D work should include a pedestal.
Notification
Accepted entries will be posted on the website by the end of the day March 24th, 2023. If for any reason you do not receive your notification by the notification date, please check the junk mail folder of your email account. Shipping instructions will be sent by email.
Delivery/Return of accepted artwork.
Shipping, and return shipping fees for shipped work are the responsibility of the artist. Delivery instructions will accompany email notification of acceptance. (Delivery by April 18th, 2023 - Pick hand delivered work May 23, 2023, shipped work returned by May 30th, 2023.)
Hand delivered works may be picked up at the end of the exhibition.
Liability
I understand that Edgewater Gallery will insure work accepted to the extent of 60% of the artist's stated value while the work is in Edgewater Gallery's custody and control.
Agreement
Submission to "New Visions" constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this show. Edgewater Gallery reserves the right to photograph or use a submitted image for an accepted work for publicity purposes. Edgewater Gallery 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 - work of art purchased by the gallery plus a $250 gift certificte to Edgewater Gallery
Second Prize - work of art purchased by the gallery plus a $150 gift certificate to Edgewater Gallery
Third Prize - work of art purchased by the gallery plus a $100 gift certificate to Edgewater Gallery.
Frisco Dental Studio Exhibit - "Monochrome"
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco proudly presents partner gallery - Frisco Dental Studio! The theme for this show is "Monochrome" (the image should mostly consist of shades of one color).
Submission is for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here 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.
Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by October 20, 2023. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by October 23, 2023.
Accepted works must be delivered to Frisco Dental Studio at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 300, Frisco TX 75035 on November 5, 2023 between 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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.
A "Meet the Artist" reception is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, December 10, 2023, 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.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 24 inches in width, or 36 inches in height (including the frame).
All artwork sold must remain on display until the end of exhibition. 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
Being Human: The Second Annual Bay Area Figurative Show
Bay Area Artists are invited to submit up to 3 entries to our December Gallery exhibition. Being Human: During the current wave of The Bay Area Figurative Movement (which began in the 1950s) we celebrate the human form in all its variations and interpretations. Submit your most expressive figurative work – whether it depicts short gestures, long poses, dressed or undressed, portraiture, fantasy, or life model-based.
Juror: Sandra Speidel, Artist & Instructor
Please carefully read the Call for Entries for complete details.
21st Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Professional Section, Series
PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 21st edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers. Jurors will be announced by mid-October.
This section is for Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Award: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona. 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 and framing costs, which will be managed by FotoNostrum.
Early Bird Entry Fees (20% off until October 1):
- $48 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $24.
Regular Entry Fees (starting October 2):
- $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30.
21st Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Professional Section, Single Images
PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 21st edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers. Jurors will be announced by mid-October.
This section is for Professional Photographers - SINGLE IMAGES submissions. First set: max 3 images.
Award: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona. 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 and framing costs, which will be managed by FotoNostrum.
Early Bird Entry Fees (20% off until October 1):
- $36 first set of 3 images; each additional image is $8.
Regular Entry Fees (starting October 2):
- $48 first set of 3 images; each additional image is $10.
21st Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Non Professional Section, Series
NON PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 21st edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers. Jurors will be announced by mid-October.
This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Award: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona. 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 and framing costs, which will be managed by FotoNostrum.
Early Bird Entry Fees (20% off until October 1):
- $48 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $24.
Regular Entry Fees (starting October 2):
- $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30.
21st Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Non Professional Section, Single Images
NON PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 21st edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers. Jurors will be announced by mid-October.
This section is for Non Professional Photographers - SINGLE IMAGES submissions. First set: max 3 images.
Award: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona. 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 and framing costs, which will be managed by FotoNostrum.
Early Bird Entry Fees (20% off until October 1):
- $36 first set of 3 images; each additional image is $8.
Regular Entry Fees (starting October 2):
- $48 first set of 3 images; each additional image is $10.
Open '24
Open Call is just that, an open theme - all subjects, The SE Center is looking for images of any theme, media, digital, analog, or antique processes that show your best work. 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 the SE Center Open 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.
35-40 Selected images will hang in the SE Center’s main 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 video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived. Openings are timed to coincide with Greenville’s, First Fridays, a celebration of art, food and music.
NYC4PA LUMINOSITY
Photography is all about light – its presence as well as its absence. There is an iconic photograph of Grand Central Station with streams of sunlight filling the airspace as it reflects off dust particles in the air. For photographers the time of day an image is captured can be as important as the selection of the subject itself. What may be nothing more than a snapshot at one time of day, becomes an impactful image at another. Strategically placed lighting is critical in creating great portraits and late afternoon is a
world of shadow and light that warms everything it touches.
For this call we are looking for images where the presence, absence, and/or the location of light made the difference.
Glare, flare, shadow, fill light all work as do lampshades aglow from an inside bulb, night lights in a city, streaming rays of sunlight.
There are examples everywhere. Show us your shots where light is a key element. All 2D photo mediums are welcome.
Give the Gift of Art
This holiday season the Mistlin Gallery is hosting a new exhibition. Give the Gift of Art is a member’s show running from November 21st to December 22nd. There is an open theme for this exhibition, so artists are free to allow creativity to take control and all types of media are welcome. This new show is all about encouraging people to share the gift of art by doing their holiday shopping at the gallery. We are asking artists to submit work that is reasonably sized and priced for the affordability of the general public to promote gallery sales.
NAWA Sisterhood: Inspiration from our members past & present
The National Association of Women Artists was founded in 1889 in New York, where it is still headquartered today. 2024 marks our 135th anniversary of supporting women’s art in the US. The goal of this exhibition is to celebrate the sisterhood that is NAWA and our mission promoting the awareness of, and interest in, visual art created by women in the United States. When this support happens, bonds form and “Sisterhood” is the result. Although not required for acceptance into this exhibit, we encourage you to help us celebrate our rich history by choosing a NAWA member who may have influenced or inspired you in your art making. When we honor our historical tradition, it forges and strengthens the path for the future while celebrating our present. By pairing your work with a statement about another female artist who came before you and inspired you, history is implied. Historically, too often women continue to face barriers to showing and selling their work. By honoring a previous member artist you are acknowledging that her work, her life, her creativity has held special, even personal meaning to another artist. This is a way of telling the world how these artists, well known or not, have inspired and furthered the NAWA tradition.
Call For Entry: The Art of Food
The Art of Food is an exhibition exploring the intersection of food, art, and culture in a rich and universal theme. Food offers a viewpoint through which we can express human creativity, history, and traditions through the essence of nourishment. Consider the culinary arts and how various cultures use food as symbols in their meals. From decadent desserts, fast food, and home-cooked dinners, imagine food as a medium for social commentary conveyed through the language of food. Ask yourself, are we what we eat?
The Art of Food is an international juried group exhibition open to artists ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional, traditional, and non-conventional art media (e.g., digital and film photography, video, oil painting, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, collage, drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, pencils, pen and ink, arts and crafts, etc.) are welcome for submission.
Wonder Members-Only Show
Plymouth Center for the Arts invites artists to participate in our last Members-only exhibit of 2023.
"Wonder" will be in gallery from Dec 6, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024.
Plymouth Center for the Arts Exhibiting Membership is required. Click Here to Join or Renew.
This is an open themed, non-juried show.
Artists are invited to submit their original artwork in the following Categories: Painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, pastel, mixed-media, fine crafts and sculpture
Awards:
First Prize - $100 & Ribbon
Second Prize - $50 & Ribbon
2 Honorable Mention – Ribbon
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2023 Brushes with Nature Exhibition
Exhibition Jan-Feb 2024
Open to all Associate and Signature Members participating in the Plein Air "Brushes with Nature" events, Spring through Fall, 2023.
For scheduled events and more information see Plein Air Events (newenglandwatercolorsociety.org)
2024 Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition
The 2024 Cumberland Valley Photographers 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.
WCMFA has hosted this exhibition since its founding in the 1930s now the 90th exhibition.
2024 Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition
The 2024 Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown, Maryland is a juried exhibition held annually and is open to artists in MD, VA, WV, PA, DC.
WCMFA has hosted this exhibition since its founding in the 1930s now the 90th exhibition.
Celebration of the Arts Photography Contest
The Central California Art Association at Mistlin Gallery is excited to announce our Celebration of the Arts themed photography competition. This juried show is open worldwide for submissions. We invite photographers to share their finest captures of our vibrant arts community. Our celebration of the arts encompasses a rich tapestry of creativity, spanning music, dance, poetry, theater, comedy, the art of creation itself, and every unique facet in between. Each art form provides an opportunity to encapsulate the exquisite beauty of its creation and presentation through photography. The exhibition will run from January 30th to March 1st, 2023. This show is open to all types of photographic works. We encourage creativity and originality, and are excited to see how each artist uses their artistic expression to interpret the theme of this show. This contest has thousands of dollars in prizes and more to come. Please include in the notes if your submission is geared toward a specific sponsor award.
Photography Competition
The Central California Art Association at Mistlin Gallery is excited to announce our open themed photography competition. This juried show is open worldwide for submissions. We are looking for the world's best photographers to showcase their unique perspective and artistic expression. The exhibition will run from January 30th to March 1st, 2023.
This show is open to all types of photographic works, even cell phone photos, selfies, large format, and pinhole cameras. The theme of the show encompasses a broad spectrum of ideas, allowing artists to represent their artistic expression in any way they see fit. We encourage creativity and originality, and are excited to see how each artist uses their artistic expression to interpret the themes.
This contest has thousands of dollars in prizes and more to come. Please use the notes option during submission to let us know if you would like your piece to be considered for a specific sponsor award.
NYC4PA FROM A SEED - BOTANICALS 2023
Both through world travel and exploring the neighborhoods we live in, we come across the vast variety of botanicals both indigenous to local areas and, with controlled climates, those native to far away places. We gain an appreciation for the variety of life that starts with a seed, whether it be the spectacular greenery of a forest or jungle, the exciting beauty of flowers bursting with color, wonderful edibles like bright red tomatoes and pink blushed peaches or the textures and layers of botanicals in a black and white print.
With autumn approaching in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern, capture your unique view of favorite flowers, trees, variegated leaf patterns, vines, fruit etc. in gardens, at the beach, on your window sill, in a snow covered park, or in the rain forest.
Yosemite Renaissance 39
Yosemite Renaissance 39 - Call to Artists
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 2023.
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.
2024 Annual Signature Members Exhibition
Coming this Winter: Jan 30 -Feb 25, 2024
Hosted by:
The Guild of Boston Artists
162 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
guildofbostonartists.org
Up to $4,000 in Awards
JUROR OF SELECTION AND AWARDS: We are pleased to announce that international award-winning watercolor artist, Michael Holter will be the juror for the 2024 Signature Members Show. Michael calls his work “impressionistic”. He sees the challenge of creating a good painting as balancing believability with the freedom, looseness, and painterly quality that makes the work unique. Michael is a member of the Salmagundi Club, AWS, NWS, TSA to name a few. His career span includes teaching, creative direction, business and fine art.
Pinelands 2024 Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition - Open Entry
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) is pleased to announce “Pinelands” 2024 Juried Photographic Exhibition.
The goal of this exhibit is to celebrate the New Jersey Pinelands, our Nation’s first National Reserve, with photographs that capture its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. This year, black and white and color images taken within the boundaries of the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (see map) in the following categories will be accepted: (1) Landscape, (2) Flora and Fauna, and (3) Other (People, Towns, Architecture, Culture, History, Recreation, etc).
Categories and Entry Fees Open Submissions (all ages): Landscape, Flora & Fauna, Other $40 for up to 3 images and $7 per image for each additional entry.
Note: a total of 6 images can be submitted per photographer.
Awards
$1,000 for 1st Place Best in Show, $350 each for 1st Place Landscape, Flora & Fauna, Other categories.
All eligible photographs submitted, whether juried into the show or not, will be displayed in a special online Pinelands Photography Gallery.
Image submissions can be black and white or color, but they must be taken within the boundaries of the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (see map). They must be created lawfully (e.g.not through trespass) and their content must be lawful. It is the sole responsibility of the photographer to certify that his/her photos were created legally.
This year, each image can be submitted into one of three categories of your choosing: (1) Landscape, (2) Flora and Fauna, and (3) Other (People, Towns, Architecture, Culture, History, Recreation, etc).
- All photographs must be made within the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (see map).
- A total of 6 images can be submitted per photographer.
- The juried exhibit will be held in the beautiful renovated barn at the PPA Headquarters in Southampton, New Jersey.
- All eligible photographs submitted, whether juried into the show or not, will be displayed in a special online Pinelands Photography Gallery. However, The Pinelands Preservation Alliance reserves the right to disqualify any image that doesn’t meet the contest rules or where the subject matter is not within the Pinelands.
- Images generated by the use of AI text prompts are
prohibited. However AI tools (i.e. generative fill, Topaz AI, etc.) may be used to enhance the photographer’s own images.
In 2024, we are honored to have Henry Rowan as our judge. Henry is a national award-winning photographer, author, and the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Center for Photography (PCP) in Doylestown. In addition to being a working, professional photographer, Henry is a frequent lecturer and judge throughout the region and teaches a variety of workshops at the PCP. Henry’s work is frequently on display at galleries and shows and he has gained a following for his distinctive style of portraiture as well as his unique portrayal of landscapes, nature, and sports.
Important Dates
- Online Submission Opens: August 21, 2023
- Online Submission Closes: January 31, 2024
- Acceptance Notification by email: Febuary 16, 2024
- Delivery of Accepted Work:
- Friday, March 8, 2024, 5-7pm
- Saturday, March 9, 2024, 10-12 noon
- Sunday, March 10, 2024, 10-12 noon
- Exhibition Dates: March 25 to April 27, 2024
- Online Gallery of All Photographs Opens: April 13, 2024
- Opening Reception: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 2-4pm. Awards will be announced at the reception.
- Pick-up Artwork:
- Sunday, April 28, 2024, 10-12 noon
- Monday, April 29, 2024, 5-7pm
Submission Details
All Files submitted should meet the following:
- JPEG format
- Files cannot exceed 8MB in size
- At least 2000 pixels on longest side
- A minimum of 180 ppi
- sRGB color profile
NOTE: If you do not know how to create these specifications, don't worry, just submit your photographs.
Help us protect the unique natural area of the New Jersey Pinelands. To donate to or join the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, LEARN MORE HERE.
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