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Falmouth Art Center Autumn2020 Open Juried Exhibition
Falmouth Art Center's Autumn 2020 Open Juried Exhibition will be held in the Falmouth Art Center’s Hermann Gallery September 24 - October 21, 2020. The Falmouth Art Center hosts a variety of juried exhibitions with the open juried autumn exhibition being held during the busy autumn 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, including photography.
Exhibition Dates – September 24 – October 21
August 3 JPEGS due by 11:59 pm of this date
August 6-13 Judge selects entries
August 17 Notification of acceptance will be posted on FAC website.
Notifications sent to artists by email from Falmouth Art Center.
Sept.18 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. Direction will be provided with acceptance letter
Sept. 22 9-4pm Receiving of Accepted Works delivered to 137 Gifford Street,Falmouth MA
TBD Awards judging of the accepted artwork
TBD *Falmouth Art Center will plan in accordance with state updates related to COVIC 19 restrictions
October 21 9-4 pm Pick -up of artwork not sold. Shipped work to be packaged and sent within one week of the show closing.
ENTRY IS BY WEBSITE UPLOAD ONLY: https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry
Visit https://falmouthart.org/ for more information about the Falmouth Art Center
Awards
$200 Best in Show
$100 each- four judge’s awards
Juror:
Canadian-born, Cape Cod based artist Jackie Reeves uses mixed media to bring together figurative and abstract elements in her art. She was raised in Montreal by architect parents and studied design art at Concordia University. Her artistic career began as a professional mural painter for corporate, private and public spaces. Concurrently, Reeves co founded the Plymouth Community Art Center. In 2010 she earned her MFA in painting at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and has since exhibited in solo and group shows throughout Cape Cod and in Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington DC and North Carolina. She has been profiled in numerous publications including the Boston Globe, Art New England, Artscope Magazine. She is the 2016 recipient of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Fellowship award for Visual Arts.
Jackie teaches mixed media drawing and painting at Cotuit Center for the Arts.
A resident of the United States since 1995, Reeves currently lives in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Eligibility
Art must not have been previously exhibited in the Falmouth Art Center.
Artists may submit any number of original works. Do not submit art that has been completed under instruction, in classes or workshops. No copying.
Open to members and nonmembers. Members receive a discount. Please check your email notices from FAC with the discount code
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.
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. No clamped glass, cardboard, paste on or saw tooth hangers.
Work not suitably framed may be rejected from the exhibit with no refund of entry fee.
Entry does not guarantee acceptance.
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/
SAY IT IN CLAY 2020
SAY IT WITH CLAY
Reception SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 -Show continues through SEPTEMBER 25
SHOW DESCRIPTION– SAY IT WITH CLAY is open to all ceramic artists as a celebration of this medium. From works that are whimsical to thought-provoking, abstract to figurative, we would like to see the best works of the ceramic sculptors in our region.
CATEGORY –Majority of artwork must be made of ceramic materials.
Entry Fee - $15 –member fee and $20– non-member fee per entry per piece (non-refundable) – limit 3 entries per artist.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - All artwork must be original fine art quality conceived and created solely by the entering artist. EGFAC has the right to reject artwork that does not look like the digital image. Sculpture can be free standing or pedestal ready but no larger than 6 feet x 6 feet. Ceramic Art that is a wall piece must be ready to hang. 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– Joe Mariscal recently retired as a full time art instructor at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, Ca. He took his first ceramic class at Delta College where he studied with Bruce Duke, whose ceramic program produced such notable ceramic artist as Viola Frey, Michal Lucero and Bill Aright. Mariscal has taught art in very diverse venues to include, community college, an art program for developmentally disabled adults, a state prison, the National School for the Arts of Honduras, the National University of Honduras, to a workshop in Paratay, Brazil. Mariscal holds a B.A. in Art History from the Universidad de Las Americas in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico and a Master of Arts degree from California State University Sacramento. Mariscal’s creative work is figurative in nature, derived and inspired from his travels, personal feelings, interactions, reactions and connections to the world and the human condition. Mariscal has exhibited professionally since 1974 and his works can be found in numerous private and public collections.
AWARDS
Best of Show - $100, First Place - $75, Second Place - $50
TWO WAYS TO APPLY
1) Apply Online – by August 7 at WWW.elkgrovefineartscenter.org, complete entry form, pay fees, and upload digital jpg images no larger than 3mb. Note: 3-D entries should include 3 views (front, side, and back) of artwork.
2) Apply in person or by mail – Applications are available at the arts center. Please return application, fees, and digital jpg images no larger than 3mb on disc to EGFAC.
IMPORTANT DATES
August 7 – Application Deadline
August 15 – Acceptance Notification – via email
August 29 and 30 - 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.
September 5th , Saturday 4-7pm Artist Reception – Category Award Winners will be announced and presented at the Reception at 5:30 All participants and guests (family and friends) are encouraged to attend.
Show runs from September 5th through September 25. The exhibition is Free to the public.
September 26 & 27 - Pick- up art work –from 11-4pm. All artwork must be picked up or a $5.00 holding fee will be charged per piece per day.
The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is open from 11 – 4pm, Wednesday through Saturday.
Inspirational Journey: Small Chapters
National Association of Women Artists, Inc.
South Carolina Chapter
“Inspirational Journey: Small Chapters”
A Juried & Curated Exhibit of Women’s Art
October 15th to November 25, 2020
The Artists Gallery at Town Hall, 1 Town Center, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Reception: Friday, October 23th, 2020 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Inspirational Journey: - An exploration of the influences which have become the visual language of art, in honor of author Pat Conroy’s writing and his service to the community. This is a SQUARE exhibit where all the artwork will be 14"x14" maximum.
ELIGIBILITY: This NAWA juried exhibit is for current NAWA SC members. If you are a NAWA member who would like to participate, you can join the SC chapter today. Contact Treasurer Mary Steffen at mary@marysteffen.com. Art submissions are handled through https://client.smarterentry.com/nawasc
ARTIST STATEMENT: Will be displayed with the Art. Should be no longer than 100 words and include the inspiration for the work. Artists are encouraged to tie the inspiration of the work to Pat Conroy’s writing, or his community service. For more information on Pat Conroy and his books, writing, universal themes, and life of service to his community:
https://patconroy.com/ or https://patconroyliterarycenter.org
AWARDS
First Place $100, Second Place $75, Third Place $50, Honorable Mention
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kate Kennedy, NAWA SC Chapter President ArtDivas@nawasc.org
Sandy Dimke, Exhibit Lead sandydimke@gmail.com
CALENDAR
- Submission deadline: Online submission entry deadline: Friday, August 7th, 2020. When deadline is reached the competition is automatically closed to submissions in the https://client.smarterentry.com/nawasc program.
· Entry fee: $20 for 2 images; $5 for one additional image
· Notification of acceptance: Notification through email by August 18, from Smarter Entry and posted on NAWA SC FL & MA Facebook pages. Those accepted must email their artists statement/inspiration to sandydimke@gmail.com by August 30, 2020. Artists may also enter their statement online when submitting through Smarter Entry.
· Dates of show: October 15 - November 25, 2020
· Date works to be received at The Artists Gallery at Town Hall, Hilton Head: October 8 – October 9, 2020. All shipped work MUST have prepaid barcoded UPS or FedEx return shipping labels included in shipping. A box for return of artwork (no counter labels or US Postal Service labels or stamps).
Local Artists may hand deliver to the The Gallery at Town Hall on Friday, October 9, 2020.
· Exhibit opens: October 15th, 2020
· Reception: Friday, October 23, 2020, 3 PM - 4:30 PM (subject to Covid19 Social Distancing Guidelines)
· Exhibit closes: November 25, 2020
· Pick up of artwork: Monday, November 30, 2020 10 AM to 3 PM
· Return of shipped artwork: Shipped work will be returned ASAP
ENTRY GUIDELINES AND SPECIFICATIONS:
SPECIFICATIONS
· Finished piece must be SQUARE in shape. Maximum size for 2-D wall works is 14” x 14” including frame. Minimum is 12" x 12" framed or unframed, traditional gallery presentation is acceptable.
· Unframed canvas artwork must have the sides painted (not left white) depth of canvas stretchers must be at least ¾” deep
· No ceiling hung artworks will be accepted. Free standing sculpture will not be accepted.
· Size of work, as listed, is framed size. Works over the maximum size or under the minimum, or not square, will be disqualified.
· No saw tooth hangers. All works must be wired to gallery standards and must meet professional presentation. Standards as interpreted by the NAWA Exhibition Committee.
· Plexiglass required for all works on paper. Exception: pastels can be framed in glass.
· Accepted works cannot be substituted and must be available for the duration of the exhibition.
· ALL WORKS MUST BE FOR SALE. Price, title, dimensions of entered work cannot be changed.
· All works MUST be original - no reproductions or GICLEE PRINTS.
· Do not photograph your work in frames!
· Graphic violence and/or lewd sexual content prohibited. Nudes are acceptable at the discretion of the committee.
· Work will not be hung if it is damaged in transit. We will notify you immediately if your work arrives damaged.
· NAWA SC reserves the right to refuse work not professionally presented.
ENTERING YOUR IMAGES
· Entry form must be filled out in its entirety. List sizes up to the nearest inch. Size of work is art size. Up to a 2" frame (total of 14"x14"). Works over maximum size will be disqualified. Submitted images must not include matting or frame. Crop the photos to include only the artwork. Be sure your images are right-side-up.
· Images should be of good quality and no larger than 5 MB, 1200-1500 pixels on the longest side at 300 dpi. Images should be in JPEG format. If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please write to us here: terry@smarterentry.com
· Please add terry@smarterentry.com and artdivas@nawasc.org to your safe senders list to ensure notifications are received.
SALES
· Artist will receive 75%, NAWA SC, 15%, Pat Conroy Literary Center 10%
· Price of entered work cannot be changed
DELIVERY/SHIPPING
· Artists agree to assume all shipping expenses related to exhibition.
· Shipped work MUST include a prepaid barcoded return shipping label (UPS or FEDEX only– NO COUNTER LABELS, no US Postal Service).
· NO STYROFOAM PACKING PEANUTS. Your work will be returned if it contains packing peanuts. Please inform your shipper if you have it packed professionally.
· Please ship in sturdy, reusable cartons with adequate packing materials. Please use bubble wrap as opposed to air bags which tend to deflate at the end of the exhibition.
· Storage for art cartons and crating available, but please do not used oversized packaging.
· Please tape to back of artwork, return shipping label, along with the exhibition artwork ID label and a short Artists Bio and Statement of Inspiration, (100 words or less) on what inspired your art work, artists are encouraged to tie the inspiration/influence of their work into the Influence of Pat Conroy’s writing or community service in their statement of inspiration. You can research Pat Conroy at: www.patconroy.com and https://patconroyliterarycenter.org
· Please mark the name of the exhibition on the outside of the box: NAWA/Inspirational Journey.
· Accepted artwork may be hand delivered OR shipped – and MUST arrive between Thursday, October 8th, 2020 and Friday, October 9th. (Hand delivered 10 AM to 3 PM to The Artists Gallery at Town Hall, 1 Town Center Court, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
Covid19: Protocol: All NAWA SC Exhibits will have a Virtual Museum Backup in place at: www.nawasc.org We will post safety changes as needed on the website under Covid19 safety changes for exhibits and events. We will also do a zoom meeting reception for artists not able to attend date TBD.
Open Friends of Forsythe 2020 Juried Photographic Competition
The Friends of Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is pleased to announce the “2020 Juried Photographic Competition- Celebrating Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge”. Color and monochrome images of taken within the 47,000-acre boundaries of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge depicting its landscape, flora, wildlife will be accepted. This open to the public, age 21 and older.
An exhibit of the winning works plus honorable mentions will hang in the auditorium of the Oceanville, NJ, Visitor's Information Center after a gala reception open to the public and all entrants
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.
Student Friends of Forsythe 2020 Photographic Competiton
The Friends of Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is pleased to announce the “2020 Juried Photographic Competition- Celebrating Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge”. Color and monochrome images of taken within the 47,000-acre boundaries of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge depicting its landscape, flora, wildlife will be accepted. This open to students age 21 and under.
An exhibit of the winning works plus honorable mentions will hang in the auditorium of the Oceanville, NJ, Visitor's Information Center after a gala reception open to the public and all entrants
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.
Looking Forward
Looking Forward
Plymouth Center for the Arts
Members' Show*
This unprecedented time has challenged us all
and inspired many!
Plymouth Center for the Arts is back and is “Looking Forward” to our latest members-only competition and exhibition. This is an open theme show, and we invite all PCA exhibiting members to submit their best and most creative works in all media types. One entry is allowed per artist.
In this era of social distancing and implementing technology to facilitate needs, PCA is now requiring online registration and payment.
We realize that some artists may not have the equipment or technological skills to photograph, format and post their artwork, and/or to go online to register and pay. Good news! If it’s new to you, and you need help, watch our website for workshops and information to help with the process. If you need additional assistance, click on the link to ask for instruction: https://plymouthguild.org/contact-us
AWARDS:
First Place - $100 & Ribbon
Second Place - $50 & Ribbon
Honorable Mention - Ribbon
Most Popular Prize - Awarded at the end of the show
after votes have been counted. Artwork will be displayed during the next Members’ Show.
Click here for additional show details
https://plymouthguild.org/events/exhibits/members-art-show-2020
This exhibition will be Online only show.
Exhibition dates:
August 15 - Sept 19, 2020
Gallery hours: Wed - Sat, 1 - 4 pm
SALES: All artwork for Members’ Shows must be for sale.
A 30% commission will be retained on all Members’ sales.
LIABILITY: The Plymouth Guild, Inc. will not be responsible for fire, theft, loss or damage of any nature. Work is submitted at the artist’s risk.
*Exhibiting membership is required
Click below to purchase or update your membership:
https://plymouthguild.org/member/register
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 746-7222
Sailboats and Sunsets
This is a Online Exhibit for Juried Artist Members of Cape Cod Art Center.
Up to two works will be selected from each Juried Artist Member.
All media are invited to enter.
Prizes will be awarded.
All works should be for sale.
Black & White National Juried Art Show
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC) is excited to announce our fourth Black & White National Juried Art Show, Opening September 26, 2020.
Ours is a truly unique gallery – a massive Civil War-era stone warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn, NY. We devote 8000 square feet to this exhibition. Its openness and 10ft ceilings afford us the opportunity to welcome large work. BWAC looks forward to exhibiting artist’s work from all around the country, work in all sizes, subjects, and virtually all media including: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography, Pastel, Drawing, Print, Mixed Media, Textile, Sculpture, Assemblage, Installation, and Film/Video when part of an installation.
We are privileged to have another of NY’s art experts as our juror, Jenée-Daria Strand. With her expert guidance, we look forward to another spectacular show! Putting it all together in our wonderful space will be a fellow artist and BWAC Curator KENNETH JACKSON, creating the ‘look’ of the exhibition with his placement assignments.
Call to Artists for Submissions
Submission Deadline: August 10, 2020 at midnight.
Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday September 26 – Saturday Oct 24, 2020, weekends 1-6 P.M.
Opening Reception: TO BE CONFIRMED, Saturday, September 26 from 1-6 P.M.
Show Details
"Black & White has always been woven in the fabric of our nation since its inception. How we confront these trying times today, goes to the core of who we are as a people/artists. This is an exhibition designed to bring together artists, art collectors, art organizations and communities. The featured artwork will provide a glimpse of the diversity of creative style and visual presentation found at BWAC."
About the Juror
Jenée-Daria Strand is the Curatorial Assistant for the Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum where she supports in the research and organization of numerous exhibitions, including “Out of Place: A Feminist Look at the Collection” and the upcoming “Lorraine O’Grady: Both/And.” Jenée-Daria has led and supported projects examining Black subjectivity through historical precedents, including her first independent co-curation of “what once was” in August of 2019 (Gloria Gail Gallery, NYC), and the Alvin Ailey x “The Dinner Party” by Judy Chicago performance collaboration for Women’s History Month 2020 (Brooklyn Museum, NYC), featured in ELLE Magazine. She serves on the Dance/NYC Junior Committee, holds a BFA from Florida State University, and will begin an MA at New York University this Fall.
$2500 in Awards
As well as looking for skill in the use of a variety of materials, our juror will look for how well that medium relates to the concept or movement, and how fully the artist’s intention or concept is presented and realized. The juror’s awards will reflect that artistic judgment.
10 winners will be juried on site by Jenée-Daria Strand with Award checks presented at the Opening Reception.
BEST of SHOW GOLD: $1000
BEST of SHOW SILVER: $500
8 CERTIFICATES of RECOGNITION: $800 = $100 each for eight winners.
PLUS
PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARD: $200: The artists whose work is chosen ‘Best’ by attendees during the course of the show will receive a $200 check.
ADDED BENEFIT: Accepted artists will have the choice to be shown in the online BLACK & WHITE SHOW in BWAC'S Artsy Gallery for a small additional fee.
ELIGIBILITY: All judging of entries will be on-line. Open to all residents of the U.S. and its Territories 18 years of age or older, this is a juried exhibition for artists working in all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D media, including film/video when part of an installation.
All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution. Limited edition prints must be numbered. Crafts, kit work or reproductions (i.e. giclee) of original works in other media, unless used as part of a mixed media work, will not be considered.
Oversize Work exceeding 72” X 72”, work exceeding 30lbs, Assemblages and Installations are welcome 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.
SUBMISSIONS AND FEES:
Submissions by midnight August 10, 2020: $35 for up to three (3) images plus $5.00 for each additional image.
Sculpture and installations: artists may use two additional images for details, at no extra charge. Contact bwacjuriedshows@gmail.com if you need them.
All entry fees are non-refundabl
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION:
1. Click on the Sign Up Now! link.
Follow the directions on the Site Login Page to create a new profile. Your username is your email address.
If you applied to BWAC’s shows or to another competition that licensed the Smarter Entry system after August 27, 2012 - you can just login.
2. Click on Black & White to register. (It’s under the heading AVAILABLE SHOWS).
You will be taken to a secure site where you can pay your application fee.
3. Once you have paid your application fee, you can upload your images. Submit your images as JPG, TIF, or PNG files not greater than 2MB. The longest side should be 1,280 pixels or greater. Your files can be up to 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 cannot have special characters as they present security risks or are not compatible with programming. When you browse your folder to select your file and then it inserts into the SmarterEntry system, you may see something like this: c:\my_harddrive%5\filename.jpg. The c:\my_harddrive%5\ is the computer’s path to the file. It can/will have special characters, and that is ok. It is only the filename.jpg part that cannot have special characters.
4. Upload your image as directed. Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk* are required. Use the Additional Notes box for information you would like the juror to consider. 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 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. Please write down and keep for your files the sizes and prices of the submitted work. Once the final deadline has passed, you will no longer have access to this information.
ACCEPTANCE: Notification of status of acceptance will be made via e-mail by Monday, August 24, 2020. Add bwacjuriedshows@gmail.com to your email service to be sure to receive notifications. A return Confirmation of Participation is required by Monday August 31, 2020 to hold a spot in the exhibition.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTED WORK:
1. All packages must fit through a 76” X 58” wide door. Ceilings are 10 ft high.
2. No clip frames, saw-tooth hangers or taped edges. All framed conventional work must use Plexiglas, except hand-delivered work less than 24” x 30”. Canvases may have neat gallery wrapped edges.
3. Work must be wired and ready for hanging, including wire between D-rings. Any work requiring ceiling mounts or special installation must be agreed to beforehand by BWAC and may be subject to additional charges. Charges are $90/hr or part thereof.
4. Sculptors are encouraged to provide their own pedestals, or must agree to use those provided by BWAC.
5. A label must be affixed somewhere that indicates the ‘top’ and includes the Artist Name, title and price. This must be the same as listed for the ACCEPTED WORK. No artwork may be substituted.
6. All artwork must be priced for sale, no POR (Price on Request) or NFS (Not For Sale) will be exhibited.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK:
1. HAND DELIVER to BWAC at 481 Van Brunt Street, Door 7, Brooklyn on Saturday, Sept 12; Sunday, Sept 13; Monday, Sept 14, from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Artists or artist’s agent unpacks and leaves work. No UPS, Fedex or USPS delivery drop-offs will be accepted as hand delivery. Sculptors (only) should confirm delivery space is available their chosen day, and can store their boxes for removal.
2. SHIPPED WORK: UPS AND FEDEX ONLY. NO USPS accepted. All shipments must be ordered to arrive at BWAC gallery, 481 Van Brunt Street, Door 7, Brooklyn, NY 11231 ONLY from Monday, Sept 7th ; Tuesday, Sept 8th; and Wednesday, Sept 9th. Any other truck deliveries must keep the same schedule and be instructed to deliver inside the gallery, not at the sidewalk. For packages weighing more than 50lbs., contact BWAC for confirmation of acceptance and handling fee before shipping.
The handling fee for shipped work is $40 per package for the first 30lbs plus $1 per pound additional. Airfloat boxes will be charged a $20 handling fee.
A prepaid return label, with barcode (not a paper credit card label) must be inside each shipped box.
LATE ARRIVAL AND RETURNS: BWAC reserves the right to reject and return work that is late, is deemed unstable upon arrival, is not properly presented, does not meet ready to hang requirement, or differs from the submitted digital image.
SALES, COMMISSIONS AND DELIVERY OF SOLD WORK: BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibition sales. The price represented on the artist entry form will be the sale price. No changes will be allowed. Sold works will be able to be removed by the buyer on the Opening Day, after 4:00 P.M. and on any other day at the time of sale or by appointment. Any shipping of works to buyers will be at the expense of the buyer, and will be arranged between BWAC and the artist.
REMOVAL:
- Hand-delivered artwork must be removed by the artist, or artist’s agent, on Sunday Oct 25th from 1 to 6 P.M.; or Monday Oct 26th; and Tuesday Oct 27th between 3:00 and 7:00 P.M. Any work not removed during this specified time can be subject to a storage charge of $50/per week or part thereof, and can be disposed of at BWAC’s discretion if not removed within six months.
- Shipped artwork will be returned within two weeks of show closing.
LIABILITY: BWAC 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 BWAC 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. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Please direct all questions prior to receiving your Notification Letter to: bwacjuriedshows@gmail.com. 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 “Black & White” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
WASH "Go with the Flow" 2020 Open Exhibition
ONLINE WATERCOLOR SHOW Aug 25 - Oct 25
Enter 4th painting for $4 - Deadline extended to 8/13
Watercolor Artists of Sacramento welcome all watermedia artists to enter our Annual Open Exhibition, "Go with the Flow 2020." Due to the COVID restrictions we will be moving this to an online only show at the WASH website.
Judging will be signature member of the National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West, Dale Laitinen. http://dalelaitinen.com/
AWARDS
Best of Show - $300 + Lifetime Subscription to Artwork Archive, value $1000
Awards of Excellence - $100 each
Awards of Merit, plus other awards
ACCEPTANCE: Three paintings per artist may be accepted for judging.
See Prospectus for more infomation.
When Robots Dream
CALL FOR ART AND STORIES
When I was young, I spent a summer reading I, Robot by Issac Asimov and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick. Those two books formed the foundation of my fascination with the Science Fiction genre and with those wonderfully diverse creatures we call robots. Through the years, I've enjoyed the myriad of depictions of robots in books, art, and entertainment. So, when the ArtOrder team sat down to discuss our next themed book - it was no surprise that I pushed heavily for a robot theme.
I want When Robots Dream to be the ultimate collection of robotic art and stories. I'm looking for images and stories that get out of the normal clichés and offer the fans something unique and interesting.
Jon Schindehette
ArtOrder llc Founding Member
For More Information
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out the ArtOrder team at info@theartorder.com
Annual Juried Art Show
53rd Annual Juried Art Show
Plymouth Center for the Arts
Sept 19th – Oct 25th, 2020
Located just steps from Plymouth Rock in the historic Village District, Plymouth Center for the Arts has offered quality art exhibits and events for more than half a century. Taking steps to assure the safety of artists, visitors and volunteers we are offering our annual fine arts competion and exhibition for the 53rd year.
Membership is not required; this is an open themed show. All artists are encouraged to submit original unique, imaginative and creative works in the following categories.
Categories:
Drawing & Pastel, Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Color Photography, B&W Photography & Fine Crafts
Awards:
(Totaling $3450 plus ribbons!)
Best In Show: $500
Per Category: First $200, Second $100, Honorable Mention (at least two)
Committee's Choice Award: $100
Popular Choice Award: $150 (One only - by public vote awarded at the end of the show)
Judges:
(To Be Announced)
New Entry Procedures:
This is an in gallery exhibition. To avoid the issue of close personal contact, and ease the submission of multiple entries, all entries will be submited through “Smarter Entry.” In person and CD submissions will not be accepted.
$15.00 non-refundable fee per entry. Members will receive One free submission (a coupon code will be sent to all members via email).
We will be accepting entries from all of New England. However, no shipped artwork will be accepted. All selected artwork must be dropped off and picked up in person.
Click the "Read More" button below to see full prospectus.
Sales:
The Plymouth Guild encourages artists to submit works for sale. Works must be either priced or marked “Not for Sale.” The value of work marked “Not for Sale” must be given; all prices to include frames. A 30% commission will be retained on all Guild Member sales, 40% commission for non-members.
Liability:
The Plymouth Guild, Inc. will not be responsible for fire, theft, loss or damage of any nature. Work is submitted at the artist’s risk; the exhibition is not covered by insurance.
2020 smallWORKS Exhibition
smallWorks is a juried exhibition presented in the Riverside Galleries at Garrison Art Center, December 5, 2020 – January 3, 2021, open to artists 18 and older working in 2 and 3 dimensional media.
2½ D works must be no greater than 20 inches at largest dimension. Must be limited to 35 pounds. Wall hung assemblage and reliefs accepted.
First Place entry will receive $500, Second place entry will receive $300.
Juror:Paulien Lethen
Dutch artist and gallery owner, Paulien Lethen, opened Holland Tunnel Art Newburgh/Gallery and Studios in May of 2018, shortly after she became a resident of Newburgh. Recognizing a lively local art community, she sets out to create a new place for exhibitions, performances, concerts, movie screenings and artist studios. Her goal is to create a cultural venue and art center where art and people can get together. In Newburgh, Lethen feels the same exciting artistic energy of Williamsburg, where she first established Holland Tunnel Gallery in 1997. The Brooklyn gallery gained recognition in the international art world and became a neighborhood icon as a microcosm of local and international talent. It enjoyed a successful run until 2007. Holland Tunnel Gallery Paros, on the island of Paros, Greece opened in 2000 and is still an elegant space for summer concerts, poetry readings, artist talks, and art classes.
website: http://hollandtunnelgallery.com
91st Phillips' Mill Juried 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
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. If image is less than 8MB, submit as it is, the system will resize as needed. Use images with a jpg format with minimum dimensions of 1500px per side. Please see link in sidebar for more explanation.
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.
91st Phillips' Mill Juried 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. If image is less than 8MB, submit as it is, the system will resize as needed. Use images with a jpg format with minimum dimensions of 1500px per side. Please see link in sidebar for more explanation.
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.
91st Phillips' Mill Juried 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
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. If image is less than 8MB, submit as it is, the system will resize as needed. Use images with a jpg format with minimum dimensions of 1500px per side. Please see link in sidebar for more explanation.
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.
Abstract 2020 - Open Jury All Mediums
Cape Cod Art Association seeks submissions for our "Abstract 2020" Online Exhibition. All photographers and artists are invited to submit to this open themed exhibit. The goal of this online exhibit is to extend beyond our walls and provide additional opportunities for fine artists within our community and beyond to showcase their work.
Abstracts create a sense of reality through shapes, forms, colors and textures. All medias are allowed and any interpretation of this theme will be considered for this online exhibit.
Entries are due by August 23rd by midnight.
Artist notification by email on September 4th. Online exhibit on website will become live on September 4th.
This online exhibit is being juried by Charles Needle.
The juror may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Cash awards will be given for Best of Show, Second Place and two Honorable Mentions. The top selected works will be chosen and featured in an online exhibition beginning September 4th.
Icon image is by Doris Mee, "Moonstruck", Mixed Media.
100 Days of Solitude
100 Days of Solitude...
And counting. In the tradition of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, whose mystical imagery in his iconic novels explored themes of isolation, family, and the fluidity of time, we invite you to submit images that reflect the world in this strange time of Covid.
This will be an online exhibition.
Juror: Joe Cameron
There will be a zoom artist talk on Thursday, September 17, 7-8pm.
Instructions for submission:
Submit up to 5 images.
Entry Fee: $25.
Submission is through SmarterEntry.com. Use the Submit button below.
Before submitting, please register
for a free account if you don’t already have one.
Image requirements: SmarterEntry will resize your image
automatically but images should be a minimum
800 pixels on the longest side and file should be no more than 8MB. File format should be jpeg.
Notification of juried results: September 3, 2020
If you have any difficulty submitting your work, contact us through our contact form. We will respond promptly.
PAPERWORKS
From drawing and painting to collage and beyond, works on or with paper can offer a glimpse of the creative process, varied artistic styles, subjects, and mediums to inspire and intrigue. Draw the viewer in with expressive brush strokes, marks, and assemblage.
Artist Choice 2020
San Francisco Women Artists (SFWA) invites Bay Area artists of all genders to submit work for this juried gallery exhibition. The theme for this show is "ARTISTS' CHOICE 2020" - pick your favorite and best work – any subject matter. Any 2D media excluding video.
Submissions accepted: 8/8 - 8/29/20
All submitted artwork must be for sale.
Exhibition dates are: 9/29 - 10/31/20
Please read the full prospectus.
Secrets of the Garden
This exhibit is partnership with the 87th Annual Texas Rose Festival. The 2020 theme is Secrets of the Garden and Gallery Main Street wants to exhibit your inspired pieces.
The Shape of Things
The rhythm of surfaces, lines, and values is for me the essence of photography; composition should be a constant of preoccupation... an organic coordination of visual elements. – Henri Cartier-Bresson
The term composition means ‘putting together’ or the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole - often adhering to compositional principles that make a work of photographic art more appealing or intriguing to viewers. These principles include the development of rhythm, movement, contrast, balance, unity, proximity and continuity to create expressive and compelling compositions – while emphasizing different visual concepts.
Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of works of art that explore composition as a fundamental aspect of the photographic aesthetic – be it pure visual formalism or in support of thematic objectives. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.
2020 North American Open Juried Exhibition
Hosted by Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
PlymouthGuild.Org
November 1 - December 5, 2020
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11am - 4pm
Sunday, 12 - 4pm
Over $10,000 in Awards
Juror of Selection and Awards - Paul Jackson, AWS, NWS, MWC
Honored by the American Watercolor Society with signature membership at the age of 30, Jackson discovered his passion for watercolor at Mississippi State University in 1985. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Missouri in 1992, and has since been relentless in pursuit of his creative dreams, receiving top honors in national and international competitions, contributing his art to a vast library of magazines and books and sharing his creative influence to all corners of the earth.
Workshop with Paul Jackson, October 29 - 31, 2020, 9am - 4pm
Paul will demonstrate the versatility of watercolor paint. You will learn how to work in thin layers of washes to build up luminous colors. Paul will lead you step-by-step with demonstrations of the painting process. Emphasis will be on what makes a good painting, planning the entire picture area, the importance of thinking through the composition, good division of shapes, value planning, what to communicate about the subject, and how to correct mistakes.
Important dates and times
| June 24 | Submission deadline (via Smarter Entry only) |
| August 1 | Accepted artists posted |
| October 23 | Shipped Works due |
| October 25 | Hand delivery of accepted paintings: 12 - 4pm |
| October 30 | Juror Demonstration 7pm |
| October 29-31 | Workshop with Paul Jackson |
| November 1 | Show Opens, Reception & Awards Presentation 2 - 4pm |
| December 5 | Show Closes |
| December 6 | Pick up paintings 12 - 4pm |
| Shipped work will be returned as soon after Dec. 6 as feasible | |
Eligibility
- Open to any artist age 18 and older residing in North America..
- All work must be painted with aqua media. These include watercolor, acrylic, casein, egg tempera, gouache and inks on unvarnished paper or synthetic paper such as Yupo.
- No photo copies, color laser prints, multiple prints, pastels or computer generated work.
- Work may not have been created in a class or workshop under a teacher's supervision.
- Art may not be withdrawn early.
- No changes in pricing or catalog information may be made after acceptance.
- All work must be for sale.
- The Screening Committee has the right to refuse any painting that does not meet the stated specifications or is not accurately represented by image submitted.
- Art work exhibited in past New England Watercolor Society exhibitions is not eligible.
Full NEWS submission rules can be found here.
Entry Fees
- Non-Members: $30 one entry, $35 two entries, $40 three entries
- NEWS Signature and Associate Members: $20 one entry, $25 two entries, $30 three entries
Signature/Associate discount code will be sent via e-mail and must be used to receive the discount.
Please be sure your member dues are paid for 2020. Otherwise you must pay the non-member entry fee.
Entry fees will be paid by credit card at the time of entering images.
Notification of Acceptance
Accepted artists will be posted on our website by August 1.
Delivery of Accepted Work
A handling fee of $50 will be required of shipped work. Detailed shipping instructions will be provided upon acceptance to the exhibition. Shipped work must arrive by October 23.
Hand delivered artwork must be received at the Plymouth Center for the Arts on October 25, 12 - 4pm. To facilitate drop-off and return of work, a complete list of accepted artists will be posted online so that cooperative arrangements for drop-off and pick-up can independently be made.
Framing of Accepted Work
White and off-white mats only. All work must be framed under Plexiglas. Wires must be attached so that they are not visible when the work is hanging. No sawtooth hangers allowed. Mat, frame and glazing package must have a professional look and must be in "as new" condition. Work not conforming to regulations WILL NOT BE EXHIBITED! Note size limitation of 46" in any direction, based on outside measurement of frame.
Sales
A 40% commission will be retained and split between NEWS & PCA on all sales. Paintings will be sold at the price originally stated by the artists on entry. No changes will be accepted. No P.O.R., no N.F.S..
Return of Work
Work must be picked up at the Plymouth Center for the Arts on December 6, 12 - 4pm. Shipped works will be repacked and returned to the artist after December 6..
Note: It is the obligation of artists to exhibit accepted works. Failure to do so wastes the opportunity of another artist to display their work or become eligible for signature membership.
NEWS and PCA reserve the right to photograph paintings or use digital images for publicity purposes.
The NEW NOW 2020
The NEW NOW 2020
The Best of the Western Reserve in 2020
Sponsored by the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
*Now Opening January 2021*
To be held in the beautiful, newly renovated, 3,000 sq. ft. Gallery East of Cuyahoga Community College's the eastern campus, 4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, Oh44122 www.tri-.edu/galleryeast
This is a competitive juried exhibition open to living Ohio artists of the 16 counties of the Western Reserve.
Juried by Cat Sheridan, Director of the Riffe Gallery.
6 Cash awards totalling $2,000 will be given out.
All media except performance art can be submitted.
Film and video submissions must be made seperately at The NEW NOW 2020 / film,video.
All submissions are due by 12am on September 1, 2020 unless otherwise notified.
* Tri- C has decided not to reopen their gallery spaces until 2021. Rather than hold a virtual exhibition we have opted to wait until the Tri-C Gallery reopens, Date to be Announced. The date for entries has also been extended, and if anyone who has already entered wants to change their entries because of the timing they are free to do that up until the time entries close on September 1, 2020.
For a complete prospectus please visit www.artistsarchives.org
The NEW NOW / film and video 2020
The NEW NOW / film & video 2020
This is the site for film and video only - all other entrants please go to the regular NEW NOW Competition
The Best of the Western Reserve in 2020
Sponsored by the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
*January 2010*
To be held in the beautiful, newly renovated, 3,000 sq. ft. Gallery East of Cuyahoga Community College's the eastern campus, 4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, Oh44122 www.tri-.edu/galleryeast
This is a competitive juried exhibition open to living Ohio artists of the 16 counties of the Western Reserve.
Juried by Cat Sheridan, Director of the Riffe Gallery.
6 Cash awards totalling $2,000 will be given out.
All media except performance art can be submitted.
Film and video submissions must be made seperately at The NEW NOW 2020 / film,video. All submissions are due by 12am on September 1, 2020 unless otherwise notified.
* Tri- C has decided not to reopen their gallery spaces until 2021. Rather than hold a virtual exhibition we have opted to wait until the Tri-C Gallery reopens, Date to be Announced. The date for entries has also been extended, and if anyone who has already entered wants to change their entries because of the timing they are free to do that up until the time entries close on September 1, 2020.
For a complete prospectus please visit www.artistsarchives.org
Portrait '20
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.
Give us pause in our present time of turmoil and uncertainty, by showing us the likenesses of those that inspire and fill you with hope. 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.
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.
GENDER X: JURIED ART SHOW
GENDER X: SEARCHING INTO SOCIAL CONVENTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ART SHOW WILL BE TRANSITIONED TO AN ONLINE PLATFORM DUE TO THE COVID-19 CRISES.
WHAT THIS MEANS:
EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: INSTAGRAM , TWITTER, AND ALL FACEBOOK PAGES
EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN TO ARTISTS FROM OUTSIDE THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES.
NO LIMITATIONS ON SIZE.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: 9/21/2020
OPENING ONLINE RECEPTION: 10/31/2020
MORE VIEWS, MORE OPPORTUNITIES!
Labyrinth Arts Collective, Inc. and Pride Center of Staten Island, are proud to announce their curatorial collaboration for
GENDER X: SEARCHING INTO SOCIAL CONVENTIONS
along with Exhibition Chairs Elaine Mendez and Fritz Weiss.
https://client.smarterentry.com/labyrinthartscollective
As well as looking for skill in the use of a variety of materials, we look for how well that medium relates to the concept or movement, and how fully the artist’s intention or concept is presented and realized. The juror’s awards will reflect that artistic judgment. Accepted medium submissions may include: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Sculpture, Photography, Pastel, Drawing, Print, Mixed Media, plus Textile and Video when part of an installation.
Show Details
GENDER X : SEARCHING INTO SOCIAL CONVENTIONS. An artistic exploration of the meaning of gender encompassing all the possibilities, new ways of interpreting social norms, the freedom of choice and societal reactions . This juried show looks to explore the idea of gender roles, feminine and masculine archetypes and our preconceived social norms: Where did they come from? Why were they enforced? How did they affect our society? We respect all forms of artistic vision and perspectives
Labyrinth Arts Collective, Inc. is a recognized 501©3 non-for-profit an arts organization that promotes collaborative efforts amongst artist groups. Labyrinth Arts Collective was founded on the principles of fair practices to enhance the presence of art programming in our communities far and wide and to promote emerging as well as established artists through diversity in their endeavors.
Pride Center of Staten Island, whose mission is to provide a safe and welcoming space for all individuals who identify as LGBTQ to find support, educational tools, health and education resources, and social opportunities within a community of acceptance. The Pride Center's work is driven by the needs, wants, and interests of the LGBTQ community. While social stigma has isolated and silenced LGBTQ people, the Pride Center of Staten Island believes that together, a better future for everyone in the community can be created
About the Juror…
We are privileged to have featured Juror: Gena Mimoza
Gena Mimozo, Deputy Director and Grants Administrator, Staten Island Arts
Gena Mimozo is an arts advocate, warrior for cultural equity, and community organizer. Gena is also a filmmaker, poet, and event producer.
A long-time resident of Staten Island, Gena has an enduring commitment to community engagement through the arts. As the former production manager for Snug Harbor Cultural Center's Performing Arts department, they helped produce more than 500 productions over three years while also managing Snug’s two theatres, including The Music Hall, which is the second oldest Music Hall on the East Coast. This position allowed them to work extensively with many local cultural and community groups. During their time at Snug Harbor, they also founded of The Snug Underground Theatre Festival, which featured off-off-Broadway productions, original work, and showcased local musicians.
They are a founding member of SIcoLab (Staten Island Collaboration), a collective set up to help artists network, brainstorm and collaborate. SIcoLab worked in coordination with the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to produce Van Duzer Days, an outdoor music and arts festival that was part of the DOT Weekend Walks program from 2009-2013. From 2013-2015, they sat as the Entertainment Chair for the organizing committee of Pride Center of Staten Island’s Pridefest, an annual LGBTQ Pride celebration.
Gena started work with Staten Island Arts in 2010 as the organization’s Arts Education Program Officer, eventually moving to Grants Administration in 2012. In 2017, they were promoted to Deputy Director of the organization. Under their management, the Staten Island Arts Regrant program has grown to distribute more than $260,000 in funding for artists – the largest in the organization’s history. Through the arts council, they participate in many citywide community engagement opportunities such as the Art Advisory Committee for NYC Department of Transportation and the Percent for Art Committee for NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.
Gena as an artist has worked in the entertainment industry in multiple capacities (director, assistant director, stage manager, production coordinator, production assistant) and for many types of projects (theatre, concerts, festivals, television, commercials, film) throughout New York City.
They served as the 2019 Grand Marshal for SI Pridefest and they are members of the 2019 artEquity National cohort as well as the 2019 NYC Department of Cultural Affairs #createNYC Leadership cohort.
Gena holds a B.A. in Design, Technology, and Management (DTM) from Wagner College where their concentration was Stage Management. They also hold a certification in Filmmaking from New York Film Academy.
ONLINE Exhibition Dates: 10/31/2020-11/30/2020
$1000 in Cash Awards
BEST of SHOW GOLD: $500 at the Opening Reception, the artist whose work is juried as ‘Best of Show’ by juror will receive a cash prize.
BEST of SHOW SILVER: $ 300 at the Opening Reception, the artist whose work is juried ‘Best of Show Silver’ juror will receive a cash prize
CERTIFICATES of ACHIEVEMENT: During at the opening reception, $100 for each of 3 winners will be awarded. All above selections will be made by our juror.
CURATOR’S CHOICE: $100 awarded at the Opening Reception to one artist whose work is chosen for excellence by the Curators for GENDER X, Elaine Mendez and Fritz Weiss.
** Other than Juror's fees and show prizes, a small percentage of our fees also covers donations to: The Pride Center of Staten Island and Labyrinth Arts Collective towards their free community arts programming.
ELIGIBILITY: This call for submission is open adult artists 18 years of age or older. This is a juried exhibition for artists over the age of 18, working in traditional and non‐traditional 2D and 3D media, including film/video when part of an installation.
All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution. Note: 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.
JUDGING: All judging to enter this competition will be on‐line. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the juror is final.
SUBMISSIONS AND FEES: Only original works may be submitted (limited edition prints are OK). Works may be submitted in one or multiple media: $45 for up to three (3) images plus $5.00 for each additional image.
All entry fees are non‐refundable.
** Other than regular expenses and show prizes, a small percentage of our fees also covers donations to: The Pride Center of Staten Island and Labyrinth Arts Collective towards their free community arts programming.
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION:
1. Click on https://client.smarterentry.com/labyrinthartscollective
Follow the directions on the Site Login Page to create a new profile. You will need to create a new profile, unless you have previously applied to juried shows or to another competition that licensed the Smarter Entry system after August 27, 2012 ‐ you then can just login). Your username is your email address.
2. Click on GENDER X to register. (It’s under the heading AVAILABLE SHOWS). You will be taken to a secure site where you can pay your application fee.
3. Once you have paid your application fee, you can upload your images. Submit your images as JPG, TIFF, or PNG files with the longest side being 1,280 pixels for best presentation. Your files can be up to 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 cannot have special characters as they present security risks or are not compatible with programming. When you browse your folder to select your file and then it inserts into the SmarterEntry system, you may see something like this: c:\my_harddrive%5\filename.jpg. The c:\my_harddrive%5\ is the computer’s path to the file. It can/will have special characters, and that is ok. It is only the filename.jpg part that cannot have special characters.
4. 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 juror’s selection. Use the Additional Notes box for information you would like the juror to consider. These notes may be used as part of the exhibition.
5. 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.
6. 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. Please write down and keep for your files the sizes and prices of the submitted work. Once the final deadline has passed, you will no longer have access to this information.
NOTIFICATION: As a result of the COVID-19 Crises, a notification date will be set after the rolling submission process is complete. We will be updating this site weekly.
SALES, COMMISSIONS AND DELIVERY: Labyrinth Arts Collective will retain a 25% commission on all exhibition sales. The price represented on the artist entry form will be the sale price. No changes will be allowed. Sale of any work that has been posted as apart of this online exhibition must be processed through Labyrinth Arts Collective upon buyer's inquiry during the show and for a period not to exceed 30 days afterwards . All arrangements for shipping of works to buyers will be the sole responsibility of the artist.
LIABILITY: Pride Center of Staten Island and Labyrinth Arts Collective, Inc are not responsible for copyright infringements.
USE OF IMAGES: Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Please direct all questions prior to receiving your Notification Letter to labyrinthartscollective@gmail.com
If accepted your Acceptance Letter will direct you to contact GENDER X Curators for further information.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the GENDER X Regional Juried Show , the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus as set forth by Labyrinth Arts Collective, Inc. and Pride Center of Staten Island.
NYC4PA STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 2020
DPA Contest - Fall 2020
The Northwest Tennessee Photography Club (NWTNPC)
Invites Artists to
Participate in Our
Semi-Annual Photo Contest
All Winning Entries Will be Exhibited at
The Discovery Park of America (DPA)
Union City, TN
ONLINE ENTRY PROCESS:
- This online contest is open to amateur photographers only.
- There is no time limit of when photos are taken.
- People of all ages are encouraged to enter.
- Photographs must be original and created by the person who enters that image.
- Any geographical location of where the photographer lives or where the photo is taken is acceptable.
- You are urged to be creative.
- An experienced panel of photography judges will be selecting our winners.
There are three categories, with Wildlife being a constant in future contests. The second and third categories will always change.
- Wildlife - in their natural habitat, no domesticated or zoo animals
- Blossoms and Blooms - horticultural - the agriculture of plants, mainly for food, materials, comfort and beauty for decoration
- Food - Food needs to be the focal point; smell, taste, objects of desire
Cash Prizes Available: $100 for first place in each category, $75 for second place in each category, and $50 for third place in each category.
Winners pay $25 for printing cost which is deducted from cash prize.
To enter the contest:
- Save image you are submitting with its title for the name of your file.For example, image title is “Looking Back,”and image would be saved as lookingback.jpg.
- Register to enter at https://client.smarterentry.com/NWTNPhotoClub. There is a $10 entry fee for the first photograph entered and $7 for each additional photograph entered.
- Upload a duplicated image that is resized to 72dpi, scaled 1024 pixels on longest side with maximum size of 2 MB.
Once the judges make their selections, the nine winners will be emailed instructions on where to upload a high resolution image that is at least 300 dpi quality, suitable for printing to 16 x 24” image size. A total of nine winning images will be selected for the Discovery Park of America exhibit that will begin in December 2020. Winning entries will be on exhibition for an approximate six month period.
CALENDAR:
July 1, 2020: Contest Begins. Online submission of entries opens.
September 10, 2020: All entries must be received to https://client.smarterentry.com/NWTNPhotoClub by 9:59 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME on this date in order to be considered.
October 9, 2020: Winners will be notified by this date. They must send a high resolution image that is at least 300 dpi quality, suitable for printing to 16 x 24” image size. Images will be printed on professional quality photo paper. Printing and framing of the winning entries is arranged and paid for by the NWTNPC, with individual photographers given credit for their image that is displayed at DPA. Winning images will be posted at www.nwtnphotoclub.com.
Winners pay $25 for printing cost which is deducted from cash prize. Photos will only be returned by request with the owner paying for shipping costs.
October 30, 2020: Deadline for each winner to submit their large file image in order for their winning photo to be accepted is 11:59 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.
December 1, 2020: Photos displayed at Discovery Park of America.
OTHER RULES:
PEOPLE: Please include the name of each recognizable person, if any, in your photograph. It is the photographer’s responsibility to have the subject’s permission to enter his or her image in the contest. You must include the subject’s name and contact information with your submission.
SCORING: Each entry is assigned a score by each judge. A composite score is used to determine the overall winners of the contest. The three highest composite scores will be awarded the cash prizes.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE: Final acceptance of nine winning entries in DPA exhibit is up to the judges’ discretion after viewing the full resolution images.
AWARDS: In each category, first place will receive a prize of $100, second place will receive $75, and third place will receive $50. In addition, this is an opportunity to showcase your photographic art for tens of thousands of people to enjoy at the Discovery Park of America.
USE OF IMAGES: All entrants agree that any image they submit to this NWTNPhotoClub competition may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to DPA and/or NWTNPhotoClub. This use may include, but is not limited to, publication in any printed materials, advertisements, electronic media, internet, social media, television, catalog, DVD, magazine, gallery shows, and online at www.discoveryparkofamerica.com or at www.nwtnphotoclub.com. Any image used by the DPA or NWTNPhotoClub shall carry a credit line of the artist. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
QUESTIONS?
Please submit them to nwtnphotoclub@gmail.com.
Grass Roots: Emerging Artists Exhibition 2020
The Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) invites artists to enter this exhibit to celebrate non-juried artist members of RAA&M. Artists do not need to be members of RAA&M. This is an opportunity to show artwork that celebrates the diversity of the creative community about us. This exhibit will be juried using digital images (.jpg), submitted and uploaded during the July 25 – September 13 submission period onto the smarterentry.com site. The direct link to Grass Roots on smarterentry.com will be live starting August 1.
Grass Roots: Emerging Artists Exhibit: October 15 – November 1, 2020
Call for Submissions Begins: Saturday, July 25, 2020
Deadline for Online Entries: Sunday, September 13, 2020
Notice of Acceptance by: Sunday, September 27, 2020
Accepted Art Drop-Off: October 8 & 9, 2020 (Thursday & Friday, 9:00AM – 4:45 PM)
Jury for Prizes: Sunday, October 11, 2020
Exhibit Opens: Thursday, October 15, 2020
Exhibit Closes: Sunday, November 1, 2020
Pick-Up Artwork: November 4 & 5, 2020 (Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00AM – 4:45PM)
Artwork that has been juried into the exhibit should be hand delivered to The Rockport Art Association & Museum on the given date and time indicated when acceptance email is sent out.
Rockport Art Association & Museum
12 Main Street
Rockport, MA 01966
SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT
Entries must be original. Once artwork is submitted the artist may not withdraw it. All artwork must remain hanging until the end of the exhibit unless sold.
LOCATION
In the Maddocks Gallery on the first floor.
ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & SIZE REQUIREMENTS
• Artwork submissions are limited to 3 artworks per artist in the following media: drawing, mixed media, collage, photography, painting, digital art and sculpture.
• Maximum size is 24 x 36 inches, including the frame. Unlimited size for sculptures.
• All works on paper must be matted, framed and covered with glass or Plexiglas. Frames must be in good condition.
• Entries must be dry, properly prepared for exhibition and properly wired for hanging. The wire and eye screws must not show when the artwork is hung.
• Gallery wrapped canvas do not require framing unless the edges are unfinished. Maximum weight per hanging piece is 10 lbs.
ENTRIES & FEES
Up to 3 entries: $35.00. A sales commission of 40% based on original price will be taken by RAA&M when a work sells during the exhibit. Fees are non-refundable. There is no guarantee of acceptance into the exhibit.
FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (JPGS) AND HOW TO SEND THEM
All entries must be submitted in a digital JPEG format, either cropped to remove background or on a black background without a mat or frame. Photos of the artwork should not be taken through glass or Plexiglas. Image quality is critical: Poor photography and presentation may affect acceptance by the juror. The digital image must be representative of the painting.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
By entering “Grass Roots: Emerging Artists Exhibit,” the artist acknowledges that all reasonable care will be taken to safeguard the artwork(s) and 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 each individual artist’s responsibility.
REPRODUCTION OF ARTWORK
Any artwork entered in this exhibit may be reproduced for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes for “Grass Roots: Emerging Artists Exhibit” or future exhibits without consent from or notification to the artist or the artist’s agent.
SALES
All artwork must be for sale. Prices cannot be changed from those stated at submission. RAA&M will receive a 40% commission on any and all sales from the exhibit or as a result of the exhibit. The artist will receive 60%. Artists should expect payment within 4 weeks after the close of the exhibit. All sales are final.
PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBIT
Promotion will be handled by the RAA&M and artists are welcome to promote the exhibit as well.
EXHIBIT CONTACT
Phone: (978) 546-6604
Email: info@rockportartassn.org
Rockwall Art League 20th Annual Fine Art Show & Sale
Rockwall Art League 20th Annual Fine Art Show October 2-4, 2020
Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club Conference Center At The Shores
2600 Champions Circle, Rockwall, TX 75087
Show Prospectus
October 2 from 5:00pm–7 pm, take-in for entries at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club, Conference
Center, At The Shores, 2600 Champions Circle, Rockwall, TX 75087
Due to Covid19 we will also be hosting our show virtually online on our website in conjunction with our show at the shores.
2020 Show Calendar of Events
October 2-4 Show exhibit on display.
opens.
Friday, October 2:
Saturday, October 3:Artist reception and awards:
Sunday, October 4:
Pick up artwork
Awards
Judging will be the morning of October 2nd before the show
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Reception 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Best of Show: $500.00
In each category: 1st Place: $200.00, 2nd Place: $100.00, Honorable Mention: Ribbon
Please Note: 4 or more artists must be entered in a category for prizes to be awarded. All awards will be given at the discretion of the judge. The judge’s decisions are final.
Artists may qualify for only one award per category, but may win awards in multiple categories
Categories
1. Oil
2. Watercolor
3. Acrylic
4. Photography
5. Drawing
6. Sculpture* No Jewelry in this show.
7. Mixedmedia
Entry Fees: Entry fees are non-refundable; payment is made online with registration.
Members: $15.00 per entry or 3 entries for $40.00 (Dues for 2020 must be current) Non-Members: $20.00 per entry or 3 entries for $55.00
How to Enter
Go to www.smarterentry.com to enter. Follow the directions on the Site Login Page to create a new profile unless you already have a profile set-up.
Entry Deadlines
Entries and fees must be received by midnight on September 18, 2020! NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Eligibility
All judged artwork must be original, produced in the last 3 years. All works must be original. “Original” means that if a painting is based on photos, the photos were taken by the artist or the artist has written permission from the photographer to use the photos. Compositions based on published material or other artists’ work are NOT considered original and are not eligible. Work completed in a workshop or class is not eligible. Artwork must not have been entered in any previously judged RAL shows. This does not include RAL Member Exhibits.
The RAL Fine Art Show Committee reserves the right to refuse acceptance into the show of any artwork if not in compliance. Their decisions are final. Unless notified BY Sep. 21, your artwork is accepted for the show as long as it meets the prospectus guidelines.
Requirements and Restrictions Take in is October 1, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Pick-up is October 4, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
A storage fee of $10.00 per day will be charged for any art not picked up by the deadline. Artist will be responsible for art delivery and pickup, on dates specified.
All artwork must be hand delivered to show venue and picked up. No shipments accepted. Due to space limitations, a maximum of 3 judged entries is allowed for each artist, even if they choose to enter in more than one category.
All members in the show must serve as show docent for one shift minimum.
Art content must be family friendly, as it will be displayed in a community facility. Artists must be 18+ to enter show.
Size limitations:
2D Hanging works: Maximum framed size is 36” in width and 48” in height. Artwork not in compliance with size restrictions will not be accepted. All entries must be dry, framed, or gallery wrapped, READY TO HANG AND PROPERLY WIRED. NO SAW TOOTH HANGERS ACCEPTED
FOR HANGING. Gallery wrapped or cradled artwork with finished edges must be a minimum of 1” deep. Less than 1” must be framed.
*Sculpture: Must not exceed 24” in width or depth, nor 36” in height plus pedestal. Total height with pedestal must not exceed 72” (6 feet). Standard pedestal size of 12.5” x 12.5” will be provided. Artist should provide their own pedestal if sculpture requires something larger. This is an indoor show and no sculpture requiring special apparatus to move will be accepted. Wheeled dollies or carts are acceptable, but sculpture weight should not be in excess of 100 pounds. Sculpture must be original, created by the artist, of original design or cast from molds from an original, created by the artist. No third party created ceramic green ware, plates; other objects painted or decorated by the artist are considered original sculpture. Hand thrown pottery or ceramics, by the artist are acceptable. Some items may fit into other categories depending on medium used.
LABELS:
RAL labels will be provided, and are the only labeling or information allowed on judged pieces.
Items not for sale must be marked NFS. No POR (Price on Request) listings. Artwork must remain on exhibit for the entire show. By entering this show, the artist gives RAL permission to display images for publicity or promotion.
Sales: RAL will handle all sales. A 20% donation to RAL will be deducted from ALL SALES.
Liability
Artists should carry their own insurance. Reasonable care will be taken with all artwork. The Rockwall Art League and/or other sponsoring agencies assume no responsibility for the safety or security of your art.
Check List
Artwork complies with size restrictions and ready to hang with correct wire. Must be 18+ to Submit Artwork.
Artwork has been created in the last three years.
Prospectus and entry information is located at: www.rockwallartleague.org
Photograph each piece of artwork. Rename the digital image with your name and artwork title for each photograph. Submit your images as JPG files not greater than 4MB. The longest side should be 1,280 pixels for best viewing quality. Photos are for submission verification, but may also be used for Art Show Promotional materials.
Complete online entry with digital photos and submit with payment at SmarterEntry.com Print out copy of your completed entry for your records.
Membership must be current to receive membership rate for entry.
Questions: Marie Gray- mariengray1@gmail.com, Susie Varner- popsnana76@gmail.com
In This Time
In This Time is a juried exhibition for the Carnegie Arts Center's Lobby Galleries that seeks to explore creative responses to the current state of our communities, our nation and our world. Throughout history, artists have confronted, examined and responded to the issues of their moment. Today, the crises that are actively defining this time – from quarantine to climate change, from social justice to economic uncertainty— fundamentally impact our lives. This moment calls out for artists to help us collectively make sense of who and where we are. In This Time we rely on our creative community to explore the issues we confront. Through the arts we have opportunities to connect, heal, share diverse perspectives, and envision possibilities for change. Art can be witness, art can be a call to action, art can invite dialog. Above all, art creates community & nurtures social imagination. In this way the exhibition will support the Carnegie Arts Center’s mission to be the community’s resource for discovering and learning through the arts.
Dates of Exhibition: October 14, 2020 – January 17, 2021
Media Accepted: Oils and Acrylics, Photography and Digital Media, Prints, Drawings, Watercolors, Collage and Mixed Media, Textiles, Ceramics, Sculpture, Decorative Arts
Awards: Best of Show $400
Two Awards of Merit $100
Four Honorable Mentions $50
Jurors
Stella Beratlis, Modesto Poet Laureate & author of Alkali Sink: Poems
Lisa McDermott, Director, Carnegie Arts Center
All New England 2020
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for All New England 2020. This annual open juried exhibit aims to honor the wonderful and vast region of New England from the shores of Cape Cod to the mountains of Vermont. This exhibit is open to all artists in all media and any subject matter will be considered. There is a special award for Best New England Landscape. Over $2,000 in cash awards given.
Members must enter CCAC in the discount code box, then click apply for member discount. *Membership status will be verified*.
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. No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted. 48" maximum including frame on any side of the artwork.
Entries due by September 20, 2020 by midnight.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on September 27, 2019. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by October 2, 2020, contact Rachael@capecodartcenter.org.
The prospectus is available on our website.
This exhibit is being juried by Michael Melford and Doug Rugh. See our website for bio information. There is no personal feedback given by jurors.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
The exhibit icon is by Grace DiMauro, "Going Further Than Expected", Oil
Citation 2020
The Citation Show is presented by the Texas Visual Arts Association and is a juried, TVAA Member-only exhibition. This year’s Citation show will be held at the Mesquite Arts Center in Mesquite, TX and includes cash and merchandise prizes valued at $2000.00. Acceptance into five TVAA juried shows grants the artist “Signature” status.
CALENDAR
Submissions deadline: Wednesday, September 30, midnight
Acceptance notifications sent via email: Sunday, October 18.
Exhibition dates: November 1 – December 1
Closing Reception: TBA via Zoom
ELIGIBILITY / FEES
Open to all members of TVAA. Entry fee is $10 for up to 3 entries. All entries must have been completed within the last 2 years. You MUST be a member to participate in this juried competition.
ENTRIES
All media accepted with exception to videos, reproductions, and giclees (unless for photography). All entries must be submitted as digital files through Smarterentry. Entries should be labeled with first initial and last name, plus image entry number (e.g. John Smith first image would be JSmith01, John Smith second image would be JSmith02, etc.). Images must be in jpg format of 300 dpi
Art may be reproduced for publicity purposes.
SALES
TVAA requests a 20% donation when a sale is made.
2D WORK
All artwork must be presented in a professional manner. Be sure to submit clear, precise images of your art work. All submissions must be original to the artist. Any work that does not meet these criteria will be disqualified
PRIZES
Juror will judge accepted entries and select winners, which will include Best of Show, first place, second place, and third place. Winners will be awarded cash prizes by TVAA, amounting to $500 for Best of Show, $250 for first place, $150 for second place, and $100 for third place.
LIABILITY
Entry into this exhibition constitutes the artist’s agreement to these terms and conditions.
Juror and TVAA will have authority to exclude any piece for any reason during the jury process. TVAA reserves the right to not show any works not deemed appropriate for public viewing.
RELEASE
I agree that my artwork may be photographed and/or filmed for public relations, educational, and/or other purposes. TVAA requests 20% donation when a sale is made via TVAA.org
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in TVAA entitles the artist to several opportunities to exhibit each year.
QUESTIONS
Contact Information – Exhibit Co-Chairs: Julia deLeon, Email juliadln@yahoo.com Linda Lee ,Email: lindaclaudette@verizon.net
ENTRY CHECKLIST
– Current member of TVAA – dues must be current
– Entry fee paid immediately following submission via smarterentry
– Completed entry form corresponds with jpg upload
– Deadline by midnight Sept 30, 2020 (no exceptions will be allowed. Please do not wait until the last minute and say your computer or the website didn’t work).
RAA&M National 2020
RAA&M NATIONAL 2020 CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Rockport Art Association & Museum
(RAA&M) invites artists to enter this exhibit to celebrate the arts nationally.
The 2020 exhibit will be juried by:
Cindy House http://www.cindyhouse.com
Bruce Herman http://www.bruceherman.com
Over $5,000.00 in prize money to be awarded
Artists need not be members of the RAA&M. This is an opportunity to exhibit artwork that shows the diversity of the Creative Community about us.
Images should be submitted/ uploaded, by individual artists during the July 1 – October 1, 2020 submission period on the smartentry.com site.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Call for Submissions Begins: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Deadline for Online Entries: Thursday, October 1, 2020
Notice of Acceptance by: Saturday, October 17, 2020
Accepted Art Drop-Off: Saturday, November 21, 2020 (10:00 – 4:00PM)
Exhibit Opens: Tuesday, December 5, 2020
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 5, 2020 (2:00 – 4:00PM)
Exhibit Closes: Thursday, December 31, 2020
Pick-Up: Saturday, January 2, 2020 (2:00 – 4:00PM)
SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT: Entries must be original. Once artwork is submitted, it may not be withdrawn by the artist. All artwork must remain hanging until the end of the exhibit unless sold.
LOCATION: The Aldro T. Hibbard Gallery, the main gallery at the Rockport Art Association & Museum, 12 Main Street Rockport, MA 01966.
ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & SIZE REQUIREMENTS: Artwork submissions are limited to 3 artworks per artist in the following media: drawing, mixed media, collage, photography, painting, digital art and sculpture.
Maximum size is 40 x 60 inches including the frame. All works on paper must be matted, framed and covered with glass or Plexiglas.
Frames must be in good condition. Entries must be dry, properly prepared for exhibition and properly wired for hanging. 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. Maximum weight per hanging piece is 10 pounds.
ENTRIES & FEES: The exhibit will be juried using digital images (jpgs) submitted/ uploaded, by individual artists during the July 1 – October 1, 2020 submission period onto the smarterentry.com site.
Up to 3 entries: $35.00 for RAA&M members and $45.00 for non-members. (You may become a Contributing Member for $40, reducing the show fee by $10)
To become a Rockport Art Association & Museum member either contact the RAA&M at (978) 546-6604, or pay for contributing membership within smarterentry.com while submitting for this exhibit, or go to rockportartassn.org or visit us at 12 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966.
There is no guarantee of acceptance into the exhibit.
In case of a Covid-19 outbreak, the RAA&M National 2020 exhibition will become a virtual exhibition. Artists whose work has been accepted will be notified if the show is to be live or virtual at the time of their artwork being accepted into the show.
A sales commission of 40% based on original price will be taken by RAA&M when a work sells during the exhibit. Fees are non-refundable.
FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (JPGS) AND HOW TO SEND THEM: All entries must be submitted in a digital JPEG format, either cropped to remove 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 jurors. Digital images must be representative of the artwork.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: By entering “RAA&M National” the artist acknowledges that all reasonable care will be taken to safeguard the artwork(s) and 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 each individual artist’s responsibility.
SHIPPING INFORMATION: Work that has been juried into the exhibit should be hand delivered or shipped to arrive at The Rockport Art Association & Museum no later than Saturday, November 21, 2020. All applicants shipping artwork must include a return-shipping label. The RAA&M will store artist's boxes and return- shipping labels to send back artwork at the completion of the exhibition
Mailing address:
Rockport Art Association & Museum
Attn: S. Milton
12 Main Street
Rockport, MA 01966
REPRODUCTION OF ARTWORK: Any artwork entered in this exhibit may be reproduced for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes for “RAA&M National” or future exhibits without consent from or notification to the artist or the artist’s agent.
SALES: All artwork should be for sale. Prices cannot be changed from those stated at submission. RAA&M will receive a 40% commission on any and all sales from the exhibit or as a result of the exhibit. The artist will receive 60%. Artists should expect payment within four weeks after the close of the exhibit. All sales are final.
PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBIT: Promotion will be handled by the RAA&M, but we welcome artists promoting the exhibit themselves as well.
EXHIBIT CONTACT EMAIL: raamnational@gmail.com
TRANSFORMATIONS 2020
The TRANSFORMATIONS Exhibition, one of the largest shows anywhere dedicated to the transformative vision and skills of photographers who freely express their creativity by whatever means they choose, is back for its 5th year! Things are a bit different this year (what isn’t) and this year’s show will be all digital and will be presented on-line, but the principle is the same…
If you have been rejected from other shows or your work questioned because you use textures, composites, filters, or any of the other wonderful tools available to create your own vision, then you have found your home! Welcome to TRANSFORMATIONS!
To make things more exciting this year, we have revised the categories, made the awards higher, and are setting up a system so that you and your fellow entrants will select the award winners. No more moaning about the judges :) and you’ll get a chance to see just how hard it is to select the best from so many great entries!
There are two categories, which will be described below:
The Transformative Category – This is the general category that most people are likely to enter. The only requirement is that the images must have started life in your camera. You can modify or create the physical environment, apply in-camera techniques, shoot infrared, use composites, and/or use post processing to realize your own artistic reality. We are a very inclusive organization, so any degree of alteration from mild to extreme is welcome in our show. However, if the visual success of the image is clearly dependent on distinct image elements from someone else’s photography or art, or if more than 50% of the image is based on someone else’s photography or art, please use the Derivative Category.
The Derivative Category – This replaces the former Unlimited Exhibition and is a special purpose category to recognize the outstanding works that include or are entirely composed of major copyrightable elements of an original, previously created first work. Two things are important… 1.) You may not violate someone else’s copyright – if you are doing derivative work, we assume you are aware of the legalities involved; 2.) The work must be photographically based. For example, a picture of the Mona Lisa with a beard drawn on it or photo realistic art drawn on a computer will not be considered.
The two categories will be judged separately and separate prizes will be awarded for each.
We’re looking forward to seeing the great work created in these strange times and putting on the best TRANSFORMATIONS Exhibition yet!
Members 20-21
The Annual Members Exhibition is around the corner. All subjects, analog, digital, and antique process, monochrome or color, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Members of the SE Center (as of 10/4/20) regardless of location, age or skill level. Images previously selected for exhibition at the SE Center for Photography within two years of the current exhibition are not eligible.
Our juror for the Members Show is Miller Gaffney. Miller has a wide-ranging background in the art world, having worked with leading auction houses, commercial galleries, artists, museums, and information-providers for art collectors. She began her career with L'Antiquaire & The Connoisseur on New York's East 73rd Street where her responsibilities included assisting in the purchase of artworks and antiques on behalf of collector clients from international auction houses.
45-50 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.
Abstract 20
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.
Our juror for Abstract ‘20 is Blue Mitchell. Blue Mitchell is an independent publisher, curator, educator, and photographer. Mitchell is the Founding Editor of Diffusion: Unconventional Photography, an independent, reader and contributor supported annual that highlights and celebrates unconventional photographic processes and photo related artwork. Mitchell also curates Plates to Pixels, an online photographic gallery that bridges the gap between antiquated photographic processes and new digital media.
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, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
New Mexico Magazine Photography Contest 2020
New Mexico Magazine is known for its stunning photography of the land and its people. Each year, we invite you to submit your favorite photos of the state.
This year’s photography contest opens for entries August 1, 2020 at 8am MST. Deadline for entries is 11:59pm MST on October 23, 2020.
Details:
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Cost to enter is $25 and includes the submission of five images. Each additional image entry is $5.
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Winners will be published in the February 2021 issue, available on newsstands in mid-January 2021.
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New Mexico Magazine partners with the Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography in Carrizozo to present a show featuring contest winners. Participation is voluntary.
The New Mexico Magazine Photography Contest is about presenting the beauty of New Mexico through photography. It is an amateur contest and is not open to professionals who derive more than 50% of their income from photography.
In the Moment 2020 - Open Jury Digital Art Exhibit
Cape Cod Art Center is seeking entries for their "In the Moment" Digital Art Online Exhibition.
If you live in the moment, you'll notice the sights, sounds, smells, emotions, triumphs and sorrows. Take them in ... and show us what you see.
Digital art is an artistic work or practice that uses digital technology, as an essential part of the creative or presentation process. This includes the use of computers, mobile or portable handheld devices. Photography may or may not be in included in this creative work of art.
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. No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
Everyone of any level is invited to submit to this open juried online exhibit. Any interpretation of the theme will be considered.
Entries due by Sunday, October 25th by midnight.
Artist notification by email on November 6th. Online exhibit on website will become live on November 6, 2020.
This online exhibit is being juried by Fran Forman.
The juror may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Cash prizes awarded for Best in Show, Second Place and two Honorable Mentions.
Image icon is Lori Pesce, "A Boy's Imagination", Digital Art.
Yosemite Renaissance 36
Yosemite Renaissance 36 - 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 and promote their art. The exhibit opens at the historic Yosemite National Park Museum Gallery in the heart of Yosemite Valley, then travels to other art centers across California.
Awards
$5,000 in cash awards will be announced at the opening reception at the Yosemite National Park Museum Gallery.
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, 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.
Pinelands 2021 Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition - Open Entry
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) is pleased to announce “Pinelands” 2021 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, we are honored to have renowned National Geographic photographer Michael Yamashita as our judge! Here is his biography – read his biography.
Over $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Awards – Open (all ages): $1,000 for 1st Place Best in Show, $350 each for 1st Place Landscape, Flora & Fauna, Other categories.
All 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).
This year, each image can be submitted into one of three categories of your chosing: (1) Landscape, (2) Flora and Fauna, and (3) Other (People, Towns, Architecture, Culture, History, Recreation, etc). Download the Full Prospectus for full details.
- All photographs must be made within the New Jersey Pinelands National Preserve (see map).
- A total of 6 images can be submitted per photographer.
- Black and white and color images depicting its landscape, flora, wildlife, communities and people will be accepted.
- The juried exhibit will be held in the beautiful renovated barn at the PPA Headquarters in Southampton, New Jersey.
- The PPA reserves the right to disqualify any image that doesn’t meet the contest rules or where the subject matter was not created within the Pinelands.
Important Dates
- Online Submission Opens: June 1, 2020
- Online Submissiuon Closes: January 31, 2021
- Acceptance Notification: February 15, 2021
- Delivery of Accepted Work:
- Friday, March 19, 2021, 5-7pm
- Saturday, March 20, 2021, 10-noon
- Sunday, March 21, 2021, 10-noon
- Exhibition Dates: March 29 to May 1, 2021
- Online Gallery of All Photographs Opens: March 29, 2021
- Opening Reception: Saturday, March27, 2021, 2-4pm. Awards will be announced at the reception.
- Pick-ip Artwork:
- Sunday, May 2, 2021, 10-noon
- Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 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. Please donate to or join the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. LEARN MORE HERE
Sierra Art Trails 2021
Sierra Art Trails 2020 has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Call to Artists for the 18th annual Sierra Art Trails will begin Feb 1st, 2021.
We are excited to share 18 years of experience with our artists, patrons and supporters!
The cost to participate as an artist is $150 USD, $25 due when applying, and the $125 balance due upon acceptance.
The Exhibit Prosepectus is available on the Sierra Art Trails website at https://sierraarttrails.org//sierra-art-trails-prospectus/
The 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 throughout the area.
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. Mass produced crafts, gift items, etc. will not be accepted.
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 to share their show sites with others.
The planning committee will work with artists who do not have access to a suitable show site to help them find a location to show their work. First consideration is given to artists living within the area, but the show is open to any artist interested in participating in the event, regardless of where they live.
Artists must be Present to Participate - Artists must be present at their sites both Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Friday is an optional day for participating artists.
Since our first exhibit in 2003, Sierra Art Trails has built a dedicated audience excited to attend year after year. In addition to visiting with the artists and purchasing works directly from the people who create them, visitors are encouraged to explore our communities, patronize our hotels and restaurants, and learn more about our area.
As an artist, there are many reasons to consider applying for the show. 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 well worth the cost of participation. Networking opportunities, offers to participate in other exhibits, and post show sales often result from participation in Sierra Art Trails.
Artists interested in applying can view the complete prospectus, and find general information on our website at https://sierraarttrails.org//sierra-art-trails-prospectus/
To learn more about Sierra Art Trails please contact:
Stellar Gallery, 40982 Hwy 41, Suite 1, Oakhurst CA 93644
(559) 658-8844, email: info@sierraarttrails.org
or visit us on the web at www.sierraarttrails.org