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2024 Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition
The 2024 Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown, Maryland is a juried exhibition held annually and is open to photographers in MD, VA, WV, PA, DC.
WCMFA has hosted this exhibition since its founding in the 1930s now the 90th exhibition.
2024 Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition
The 2024 Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown, Maryland is a juried exhibition held annually and is open to artists in MD, VA, WV, PA, DC.
WCMFA has hosted this exhibition since its founding in the 1930s now the 90th exhibition.
THEME: Landscapes | Juror: G.S. Broz 2024
Landscape photography shows spaces within the world that are sometimes vast and unending, other times microscopic. Landscape photographers typically capture the presence of nature but can also focus on man-made features or disturbances of natural vistas. Many landscape photographs show an unsullied depiction of nature, devoid of human influence—instead featuring subjects such as strongly defined landforms, weather, ambient light and other sublime elements. Beyond purely aesthetic considerations, landscapes often contain intensely personal and emotional subjectivities, hinting at secret histories of fondness, love, and nurturing, or past emotional turbulence, loss, and regret.
Praxis Gallery seeks photographic artwork that explores a broad, interpretive, and personal investigation of the landscape: both as a place or an idea, as a literal expression or conceptual iteration. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.
Application link: https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/submission-page-2
Juror G.S. Broz relocated to the US in 2018, after ten years in Asia. While based in Shanghai as a broadcast video director, he fell in love with film photography. His work examines themes of consciousness, spirituality, and ethics, and maintains a sturdy and cinematic quality informed by his pedigree as a filmmaker (B.A., Film Studies, University of Pittsburgh, 1999). Upon returning to the states, he began showing his work in juried shows and has since displayed physical work at galleries in Providence, RI, Sacramento, CA; Portland, OR; and Valencia, Spain. Pushing the boundaries of technology, he built a pioneering private gallery for his work in the metaverse on the Cryptovoxels platform in 2021. He currently leads the team at Edifice Metaversal (a mixed-use digital space in Decentraland) and continues to work as a freelance broadcast director based in Pittsburgh. His work has become a regular part of the group programming at Praxis Photo Arts Center. A solo exhibit of his most recent work, Yankee Enduro, is on display in The Lab Gallery at Praxis through Nov. 11. Learn more about the artist at https://www.gsbroz.com/
ACCEPTANCE/AWARDS Up to seventy-four images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Praxis Gallery. A Juror’s Choice, eight Honorable Mentions, and a Directors’ Choice will be awarded and featured in the exhibition, the printed exhibit book, and the online exhibit gallery. Juror’s Choice will receive free entry into three juried calls for entry of their choice and a complimentary exhibit book. Directors’ Choice will receive free entry into two juried calls for entry of their choice.
ENTRY FEE $40.00 for submitting up to five images, $5.00 for each additional image (up to ten total images per open call).
- Payment is accepted by credit/debit card through our secure online submission site. The entry fee for submissions is non-refundable.
- Praxis Members receive 10 images for the price of 5 images. To learn more about Praxis Membership Benefits, go to https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/memberships
- In addition to keeping our entry fees low for all artists, Praxis also has a limited number of free entries for artists experiencing financial hardships. Email info@praxisgallery.com for more information.
ELIGIBILITY International, all accepted. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Submitted images may not have been exhibited at Praxis Gallery within the past year.
COPYRIGHT & USAGE RIGHTS Artist retains all copyrights to their own images. Artists whose photographs are accepted for exhibition grant Praxis Gallery the nonexclusive right to use, print, and reproduce submitted digital files for the purpose of the exhibition, promoting the artist, promoting related programs and subsequent display on Praxis Gallery's website, social media, and online exhibition archives. The artist's name will be included wherever the photographs are displayed.
TO APPLY, VISIT: https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/submission-page-2
ABOUT US Praxis Gallery and Photographic Arts Center is a community based, not-for-profit, artist-led organization in Minneapolis that aims to support the development of new and emerging artists through exhibition and education. Our mission is to bring diverse perspectives into focus through lens-based art, creating exhibition and learning opportunities that engage, challenge, inspire, and surprise the public.
Art SQUARE at Times SQUARE
DESCRIPTION
Celebrate artistic innovation with 'Art SQUARE at Times SQUARE,' an open-topic exhibition hosted by Art Square Gallery. At the heart of this grand showcase lies a distinct honor – the spotlight on the five outstanding winners. These five exceptional works, meticulously selected, will star in a promotional video displayed on the monumental screen of Times Square in New York City.
As you immerse yourself in the captivating collection of this open-topic exhibition, appreciate the boundless artistic freedom and creativity without constraints. Here, diversity reigns, and the artistry knows no bounds. It is a testament to the unceasing spirit of contemporary art.
Join us in this exhilarating artistic journey, where Art Square Gallery serves as the launchpad for visionary expressions that defy space and time. This exhibition embodies the gallery's unwavering commitment to amplifying and showcasing the extraordinary in a spectacular display amidst the vibrant heart of the Big Apple.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
From the photographs participating in the virtual exhibition, five photographs will be selected to receive a GRAND PRIZE: featured in an advertising video by Art Square Gallery on one of the digital billboards in Times Square, New York. The screening is scheduled for December 16th, and the video will be shown approximately 22 times per day.
To be eligible for display in Times Square, your photo must meet the requirements of the advertising company that owns the billboard. The requirements are as follows:
- No political or religious content.
- No nudity or vulgar content.
- No smoking or alcohol-related content.
- Please think of Times Square as Disneyland; if your content can be displayed there, it can be displayed in Times Square.
If your photo/video features a famous person, you'll need to provide their authorization (or authorization from their manager) to display your content on a billboard in Times Square.
Black, White, & More
Monochrome photography, images produced with a single hue, rather than recording the colors of the object that was photographed. The SE Center is looking for all forms of Monochrome imagery, black-and-white and toned photography- all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Our juror for Black, White & More is Jennifer Schlesinger. Schlesinger is an Artist, Curator, Gallerist, and Educator based out of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Schlesinger has approached her fine art photography with an interest in the historical development of photography as an artistic medium - having influences from the age old camera obscura, to 19th century albumen process, to 20th century gelatin silver printing
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.
Whiplash
Gallery Artist Juried Exhibition—Bancroft Gallery
Whiplash
January 11 to February 10, 2024
Juror: Michelle Law, Exhibitions Specialist, Cotuit Center for the Arts
About the Theme: Whiplash is an injury to the head or neck that results from a severe jerk to the head. The aggregate news from the past few years – from national politics to women’s healthcare to global wars – is tantamount to repeated jerks to the head. We don’t know where to look, what to read, what to avoid, what to protest. There’s a mental whiplash at play, and it is surfacing in art as well as on the world’s stage.
South Shore Art Center’s Annual Gallery Artist juried Exhibition is open to SSAC Gallery Artists in good standing. Media categories are oil and acrylic, encaustic and cold wax, drawing and pastel, watercolor, printmaking, fiber arts, mixed media/3D, photography, digital media, and 3D. It is particularly important to us because it represents our community of talented Artists.
South Shore Art Center will be processing initial art intake online via Smarter Entry. This will allow for automated exhibition paperwork and fees, and will minimize contact when dropping off the physical works of art. The Smarter Entry system does not have the capacity to determine whether memberships are current. Art Center staff will review each entry and will contact anyone with lapsed memberships. If your Gallery Artist membership has lapsed, we will ask that you renew prior to the exhibition installation or when dropping off your work.
Whiplash dates: January 11 to February 10. Opening Reception: Thursday, January 11, 6:00-8:00pm.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday, December 10. All work must be original, have been completed within the last three years, and have not been previously exhibited at South Shore Art Center (SSAC) or at the Arts Festival. Membership must be current through February 2024.
FEES
There is nonrefundable $25 fee per 3 entries.
CATEGORIES
Media categories are oil and acrylic, encaustic and cold wax, drawing and pastel, watercolor, printmaking, fiber arts, mixed media/3D, photography and digital media.
ALL WORKS MUST BE FOR SALE. South Shore Art Center receives 40% of the purchase price. Please submit only work that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. No pricing changes will be allowed after acceptance. Living artists only. Work that is copied is not eligible. Entries must not have been previously exhibited at SSAC or the SSAC Arts Festival. If the work does not fully reflect what is represented on the jpeg, South Shore Art Center reserves the right to eliminate it from the exhibition.
DROP OFF of actual works will take place at SSAC January 4–6, between 10:00–4:00. Please label the back of your work with your name and title of the work so we can match it up with your Smarter Entry info.
PICK UP works February 12–14, 10:00–4:00 pm (Shipped works returned February 29)
JPEG SIZING: Image size for entry on Smarter Entry: Images should be at least 1280 pixels in the longest dimension at 72 ppi, file size not to exceed 2 MB.
SPECIFICATIONS
It is in your best interest to submit high quality images.
NOTIFICATION
SSAC will email all submitting artists with a list of accepted works by Monday, December 18.
LIABILITY
I understand that South Shore Art Center will insure work accepted to the extent of 60% of the artist’s stated value while the work is in the Art Center’s custody and control.
AGREEMENT
Submission to Whiplash constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this show. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to photograph or use a submitted image for publicity purposes.
PRIZES
1st Prize - $200
2nd Prize - $150
3rd Prize - $100
3 Honorable Mentions
2023 Brushes with Nature Exhibition
Exhibition Jan-Feb 2024
Open to all Associate and Signature Members participating in the Plein Air "Brushes with Nature" events, Spring through Fall, 2023.
For scheduled events and more information see Plein Air Events (newenglandwatercolorsociety.org)
Celebration of the Arts Photography Contest
The Central California Art Association at Mistlin Gallery is excited to announce our Celebration of the Arts themed photography competition. This juried show is open worldwide for submissions. We invite photographers to share their finest captures of our vibrant arts community. Our celebration of the arts encompasses a rich tapestry of creativity, spanning music, dance, poetry, theater, comedy, the art of creation itself, and every unique facet in between. Each art form provides an opportunity to encapsulate the exquisite beauty of its creation and presentation through photography. The exhibition will run from January 30th to March 1st, 2023. This show is open to all types of photographic works. We encourage creativity and originality, and are excited to see how each artist uses their artistic expression to interpret the theme of this show. This contest has thousands of dollars in prizes and more to come. Please include in the notes if your submission is geared toward a specific sponsor award.
Photography Competition
The Central California Art Association at Mistlin Gallery is excited to announce our open themed photography competition. This juried show is open worldwide for submissions. We are looking for the world's best photographers to showcase their unique perspective and artistic expression. The exhibition will run from January 30th to March 1st, 2023.
This show is open to all types of photographic works, even cell phone photos, selfies, large format, and pinhole cameras. The theme of the show encompasses a broad spectrum of ideas, allowing artists to represent their artistic expression in any way they see fit. We encourage creativity and originality, and are excited to see how each artist uses their artistic expression to interpret the themes.
This contest has thousands of dollars in prizes and more to come. Please use the notes option during submission to let us know if you would like your piece to be considered for a specific sponsor award.
The Abstract Image
The Abstract Image highlights the transformative power of abstraction in photography, allowing us to break free from reality and explore the myriad possibilities within non-representational states. This theme invites artists to push the boundaries of photographic art by exploring alternative, experimental, or even accidental elements of the captured image that exhibit photography’s ability to serve as a conduit for visual metaphor and personal expression.
The Abstract Image is an international open call for artists ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional, and non-conventional media, black and white, color, conventional, or alternative processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
Submission Deadline: December 15th, 2023
Juror Notifications: December 26th, 2023
Format: Online Exhibition
Exhibition: January 1st, 2024 - February 1st, 2024
2024 Solo or Group Exhibit
2024 Featured Artist Call is now open!
Exhibit Dates: November 8 to January 7
Art you interested in hosting a solo or collaborative show?
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7 to 8 weeks use of the full exhibit space
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Assistance with hanging the exhibit and providing wall cards
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Exhibit poster and promotional items
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Artist Reception (Nov. 8)
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Social media event and promotion throughout the duration of the exhibit
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Handling of all sales (80%-Artist/20%Gallery)
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Artist information updated on Downtown website
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Exhibit information is sent out to all media outlets within the area
When entering for the show submit pieces that reflect your style. Pieces submitted do not have to be the ones that are to be hung during the exhibit. Also, include any websites or social handles, as this allows jurors to further look into your works.
Jurors will evaluate all submittals and the selected Artists will be announced on soical media on Dec. 22. Others will be remain on the waiting list, in the event a selected Artist passes on their spot.
All pieces must be ready to hang by D-rings or proper hanging wire and delivered to the gallery by Nov. 5, 2024.
Contact MainStreet@TylerTexas.com with any further questions.
Cleveland On the Streets
The “streets” have always been an inspiration to photographers. Photographer’s study and look at our neighborhoods, architecture, bridges, people, narratives, street signs, trains, rivers, and so much more. The cityscape is unique along with the complex. It reflects our culture, social issues, and environment. The Cleveland streets offer the photographer inspiration to present life.
The Cleveland Photo Fest is looking for unique photography that presents the urban/city scape in and around Northeast Ohio.
CPF invites your personal experience on the streets of Cleveland, Ohio
Open art call: Nov. 1, 2023 – Dec. 15, 2023.
Art call open to: EVERYONE
Artistic field: Photography
Theme: Cleveland Street photography
Organization: Cleveland Photo Fest & Tri-C
Gallery/exhibition: Gallery East at Cuyahoga Community College East Education Center
4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hts, OH 44122
Drop off (hand delivered): Jan 9th (10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m) & Jan 10th (10:30 a.m - 7 p.m.), 2024.
ALL photographs must be delivered and picked-up from the Gallery East. The CPF has NO facility to accept photos that are shipped, no space to store any photos that are not picked up on the specified dates.
Opening: Thur., Jan. 18, 2024 5:00 pm – 7:30 PM. Show runs from Jan. 18 to Feb 15, 2024
Fee: $10 per entry / limit 4
Family Friendly
A $100 CASH PRIZE will be awarded the night of the opening for selected People’s Choice photograph.
Photographs need to be FRAMED AND READY TO HANG, no sawtooth.
Size limit: 32” x 40”
Light Motifs
A Carnegie Arts Center Lobby Gallery Exhibition
On view January 23– April 20, 2024
For the visual artist, light can be an inspiration, a visual element, a mood, and a medium — and it is never unimportant! This juried exhibition aims to explore the many facets of light as interpreted and represented in any medium by artists from throughout California.
Entry Deadline: Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 5 p.m.
All Media Accepted: Including, but not limited to: Paintings, Photography and Digital Media, Prints, Drawings, Watercolors, Collage and Mixed Media, Textiles and Fiber Arts, Ceramics, Sculpture, Neon, Glass
Awards: Best of Show $500; Two Awards of Merit $200; Four Honorable Mentions $50
Jurors:
Carolyn Lord, Painter and Signature Member of California Art Club, National Watercolor Society, and California Watercolor Association.
G Dan Mitchell, Photographer and author of California’s Fall Color: A Photographer’s Guide to Autumn in the Sierras.
Works that have previously been exhibited at the Carnegie Arts Center will not be accepted. Entries should all be submitted online through SmarterEntry.com. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
There is a non-refundable entry fee of $20 for the first piece, $15 for each additional entry for non-member artists; $15 for the first entry, $10 for each additional entry for members of the Carnegie Arts Center. Each artist may enter up to five (5) works. CAC Members should use the promo code CAC when paying for entries; for information on becoming a member, visit our website: CarnegieArtsTurlock.org.
For all other deadlines and details, please see the complete prospectus on our website.
Frisco Dental Studio Exhibit - "Connected"
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco proudly presents partner gallery - Frisco Dental Studio! The theme for this show is "Connected" .
Submission is for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here prior to the submission deadline.
Free submission for up to two images. Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media.
Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by December 17, 2023. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by December 21, 2023.
Accepted works must be delivered to Frisco Dental Studio at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 300, Frisco TX 75035 on Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If art is not delivered during the designated dropoff time, it will not be included in the show. If the art is not picked up during the designated pickup time, it may incur additional storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
A "Meet the Artist" reception is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 24 inches in width, or 36 inches in height (including the frame).
All artwork sold must remain on display until the end of exhibition. VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have value of at least $100. Artwork that is not for sale will not be accepted.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
THEME: Home | Curated by Praxis Directors 2024
The notion of home transcends conventional meanings and interpretations. Beyond its physical manifestation as a shelter, home unfolds as a dynamic concept that resonates across the human experience. It embodies not only a tangible space but also a repository of emotions, memories, and a sense of belonging.
Yet the concept of home is not without its complexities. The exploration of home involves an introspective journey, unraveling layers of meaning and confronting the nuances of attachment and detachment, personal growth, and familial conflict. Transience or instability can evoke feelings of displacement, making it difficult for individuals to perceive the home as a nurturing space.
Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art that explores the idea, space, or memory of home. A broad interpretation of the theme is encouraged. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.
Application link: https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/interim-submission-page-2
Entry deadline: Fri., Dec. 15, 2023, 11:59PM CST
Notice of acceptance: Sat. Dec. 23, 2023, 4PM CST
Exhibition dates: Jan. 20–Feb. 10, 2024
CURATORS: Praxis Directors
Program Director Ross Anderson is an award-winning fine art photographer and filmmaker. Gallery and Installation Director Jonathan Pavlica is the Praxis print & color artist, photo editor, and installationist. Communications Director Jenni Undis is a letterpress printer and freelance creative consultant.
ACCEPTANCE/AWARDS Up to 38 images will be selected by the curators for exhibition at Praxis Gallery. A Directors’ Choice and five Honorable Mentions will be awarded and featured in the exhibition, the printed show catalog, and the online exhibit gallery. Directors’ Choice will receive free entry into three juried calls for entry of their choice and a complimentary exhibit book.
ENTRY FEE $40.00 for submitting up to five images ($35 for members), $5.00 for each additional image, up to ten total images per open call. Payment is accepted by credit/debit card through our secure online submission site. The entry fee for submissions is non-refundable.
- Praxis Members receive 10 images for the price of 5. To learn more about Praxis Membership Benefits, go to https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/memberships
- In addition to keeping our entry fees low for all artists, Praxis also has a limited number of free entries for artists experiencing financial hardships. Email info@praxisgallery.com for more information.
ELIGIBILITY International, all accepted. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Submitted images may not have been exhibited at Praxis Gallery within the past year.
COPYRIGHT & USAGE RIGHTS Artist retains all copyrights to their own images. Artists whose photographs are accepted for exhibition grant Praxis Gallery the nonexclusive right to use, print, and reproduce submitted digital files for the purpose of the exhibition, promoting the artist, promoting related programs and subsequent display on Praxis Gallery's website, social media, and online exhibition archives. The artist's name will be included wherever the photographs are displayed.
NYC4PA FROM A SEED - BOTANICALS 2023
Both through world travel and exploring the neighborhoods we live in, we come across the vast variety of botanicals both indigenous to local areas and, with controlled climates, those native to far away places. We gain an appreciation for the variety of life that starts with a seed, whether it be the spectacular greenery of a forest or jungle, the exciting beauty of flowers bursting with color, wonderful edibles like bright red tomatoes and pink blushed peaches or the textures and layers of botanicals in a black and white print.
With autumn approaching in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern, capture your unique view of favorite flowers, trees, variegated leaf patterns, vines, fruit etc. in gardens, at the beach, on your window sill, in a snow covered park, or in the rain forest.
The Woman's View
The history of photography has a long tradition of representing women as subjects but has less to say about women as artists. Today, the roles of women in photography are both behind the camera and in front of it. Who understands women better than women? The female perspective offers an important view of the many facets of womanhood and women’s role in society. This exhibition seeks women photographers who explore and celebrate the myriad ways that they render female-identifying subjects.
Our juror for Women by Women is Renée Jacobs, one of the most celebrated photographers of the female nude of our time. Recipient of the prestigious International Photography Award for Fine Art Nude, her work has been exhibited and published around the world.
35-40 Selected images will hang in the SE Center’s main gallery space for approximately one month with the opportunity to be invited for a solo show at a later date. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived. Openings are timed to coincide with Greenville’s, First Fridays, a celebration of art, food and music.
Yosemite Renaissance 39
Yosemite Renaissance 39 - Call to Artists
The Yosemite Renaissance Exhibition is an annual exhibit that offers an opportunity for artists inspired by Yosemite and the California Sierra Nevada region to display, promote and sell their art. The exhibit opens at Yosemite Gateway Art Center in Oakhurst, CA, then travels on to other venues in California.
Awards
$4,000 in cash awards will be announced at the opening reception at Yosemite Gateway Art Center in March 2023.
Yosemite Renaissance is a non-profit art organization founded in 1985 to encourage artists to create diverse interpretations of Yosemite National Park and the surrounding Sierra Nevada region. The organization seeks to inspire a new generation of people to understand, preserve and protect our wild lands and natural places.
Philosophy and Approach
For over 150 years, artists have played an important role in the establishment of our state and national parks, inspiring people to visit iconic natural sites, and to protect our natural resources.
Subject matter must be related to the landscape, environment, wildlife and people of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada region. Both representational and non-representational submissions are allowed. We encourage artist who apply to celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature through art, but also to consider and explore environmental issues, ecology, biology, forestry, current events, political, spiritual and cultural themes.
Contributing artists should be aware of the geographic range of the show. While the nexus of the exhibit is Yosemite National Park, the scope of the show also includes Sequoia National Park, Sierra National Forest, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Mono Lake, Bodie, the White Mountains, and more. The high Sierra, east side and west side foothills and canyons from Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi are all included! The area is huge, consisting of thousands of acres of rugged peaks, deep valleys, forests, lakes and streams. If your work is inspired by these places, it will be considered.
Mastery of traditional media, technical expertise, style and personal vision are important factors in the selection process. Yosemite Renaissance also encourages innovation. Jurors will consider the use of new tools, technologies, materials and techniques.
2024 Annual Signature Members Exhibition
Coming this Winter: Jan 30 -Feb 25, 2024
Hosted by:
The Guild of Boston Artists
162 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
guildofbostonartists.org
Up to $4,000 in Awards
JUROR OF SELECTION AND AWARDS: We are pleased to announce that international award-winning watercolor artist, Michael Holter will be the juror for the 2024 Signature Members Show. Michael calls his work “impressionistic”. He sees the challenge of creating a good painting as balancing believability with the freedom, looseness, and painterly quality that makes the work unique. Michael is a member of the Salmagundi Club, AWS, NWS, TSA to name a few. His career span includes teaching, creative direction, business and fine art.
Black History Month Call for Artists
📢 Call for Artists: Celebrating Black History and Traditions
Join us at the Multicultural Arts Center as we co-create an extraordinary celebration of Black History Month in February 2024. We invite artists from our community to participate and showcase their talents in visual arts of all mediums, with a special emphasis on art rooted in black history and traditions.
Event Details:
📍 Venue: Multicultural Arts Center, 645 West Main Street
📅 Date: Show run January 31st- March 3rd 2024
This call for artists aims to foster a rich and diverse artistic expression and significance of black history and traditions.
We encourage artists to explore the concept of traditions their work, capturing the essence of traditions, legacies, and cultural treasures passed down through generations.
In addition to individual submissions, we warmly welcome clubs and organizations from the local area to participate in collective pieces, showcasing the unity and creative collaboration within our community.
Please contact facilities@artsmerced.org for more information.
Through the community providing a captivating, visually stunning 2D and 3D artworks, we invite artists to contribute to a thought-provoking celebration of black history and traditions.
Come join us in creating a memorable Black History Month experience that embraces our community's artistic expressions.
Let's honor black history, your traditions to help leave a lasting legacy through the arts!
#BlackHistoryMonth #MulticulturalArtsCenter #CommunityArtists
Rocky Neck Now 2024
The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites all member artists to submit work for inclusion in a member’s exhibition at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and online at RNACexhibitions.com.
We are asking for one new work that excites you right now, a piece that signals a new direction for you, that is pushing you forward as an artist in some way - in medium, process, materials, theme, size, or content. All media welcome.
2024 EXPRESSIONS!
2024 Expressions! Exhibit
February 16 – 23 at Tracy Community Center, 950 East Street, Tracy, CA
Eligibility to enter:
- Open to artists over 18 years of age
- Work must be original and completed in the last 24 months
- Work must be conceived and created entirely by the entering artist
- Work shown in previous Tracy Art League exhibits is not eligible
- 2D work cannot exceed 30 x 40 including frame
- 3D work cannot exceed 30w x 20d x 60h
- Artwork must be valued/priced at $5,000 or less
Conditions of Entry:
· Limit six entries per category per artist
· Entries must be wired and the wire ends taped for hanging
· $20 per entry/$15 per entry for Tracy Art League members
· Artwork to be hand delivered
· Suggested donation to Tracy Art League is 15% of any sales
File submission can be no greater than 8Mb.
One of the missions of the Tracy Art League is to educate school age children. Because of this, we are not accepting any works depicting whole/partial nudity or extreme violence.
Art work is accepted in the following categories:
- Sculpture & 3 Dimensional (weight limit 50 lbs)
- Oil and Acrylic
- Watercolor
- Pastel and Drawing
- Graphics and Mixed Media
- Glass
- Photography (photos must be ready to hang – mounted or framed)
Awards:
- Best of Show $450
- Five GOLD awards at $100 each
- Five SILVER awards at $75 each
- Five BRONZE awards at $50 each
- One Peoples’ Choice award at $50
Calendar of Events:
December 8- January 10 – Online entries accepted at www.SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/TAL
Jan 20 – Artists notified of accepted works
Feb 9 4pm – 7pm Receiving of accepted artwork
Feb 10 10am – 2pm Receiving of accepted artwork
Feb 16 6:30 – 9pm Artists’ Reception
Feb 17- 18 10am – 5pm Public Viewing
Feb 20-23 4pm – 7pm – Public Viewing
Feb 24 10am-1pm – Pick up of Artwork
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2024 Juror: Henrietta Sparkman
Henrietta Sparkman earned degrees in Studio Art and Art Education. Her teaching continues with workshops in various media regionally and abroad.
Her work is created in both two and three dimensional mediums. Her work covers a range of media from ceramic sculpture, printmaking, watercolor, cast bronze sculpture, painting and mixed media. She is an award winning artist and actively exhibits her work in a variety of venues.
http://www.sparkmanstudios.com/www.sparkmanstudios.com/Welcome.html
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City of Tracy to issue Purchase Prize Award(s) up to $500 for inclusion into the City Art Collection.
33rd Annual Fakes and Forgerie
33rd Annual Fakes and Forgeries Artistic Reproductions or Creative Interpretations of the Old and New Masters EXHIBIT DATES: January 20 – March 3, 2024 OPEN SHOW - JURIED FOR AWARDS ONLY –Juror: Nancy Grinnell
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
• Exhibitors may submit one original work in any medium* that has not been
exhibited at SBG within the last 3 years.
*NO photography, laser prints, and computer generated works accepted.
• A letter-size copy of the original source artwork, with title, original artist name, and date of work should be submitted with the entry for inclusion in our “Source of Inspiration” book which accompanies this exhibition. Click here for a sample.
• Size not to exceed 36” each side including frame.
• Artwork must be professionally presented, ready to hang with proper wiring, name of artist, and title of work, medium and price marked on back. [no sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted]
• Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing.
• White or off-white mats are highly recommended.
• Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging.
• Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panels.
• 3-D works must not weigh more than 20 pounds.
• All entries must be for sale and will remain on exhibit until the show closing date.
• Gallery sales commission is 35% for each work sold.
• SBG reserves the right to refuse work that do not meet requirements
*SUBMISSION MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE VIA SMARTER ENTRY*
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 11:59 PM ET
DROP OFF DATES: Jan 13,14,15 2024 12:00 - 3:30 pm
PICK UP DATES: Mar 3,4,6 2024 12:00 - 3:30 pm
Please note drop off and pick up dates - no exceptions without prior approval from SBG
FEES
$30 One entry only per artist for this show.
*Payment is made at the time of submission through Smarter Entry.
IMPORTANT: ONCE PAYMENT IS MADE, RETURN TO EXHIBIT PAGE TO UPLOAD YOUR ENTRIES. Please read the entry requirements before submitting. There are no refunds for works that do not meet the above requirements and that are not uploaded through Smarter Entry. If you need assistance with your entry, email studio@springbullgallery.com
PLEASE NOTE: Artworks are not insured by SBG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on SBG premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, SBG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop off. All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off. SBG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.
Monochromatic
Monochromatic is an exhibition exploring the emphasis of color in the captured image. A monochrome photograph is commonly considered a black and white or grayscale, but a monochromic color scheme is a balance of tones, tints, and shades of a single hue. Potential subject media includes but is not limited to early photographic processes, such as cyanotype, analog film, infrared, sepia, tintype, etc., and modern digital post-production techniques. What's your interpretation of monochromatic?
Monochromatic is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
Abstract Image
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 jurors for the Abstract Image are Lisa Woodward and Mia Dalglish, the Co-Curators at Pictura. Motivated by a desire to create meaningful experiences with photographic art, collaboratively, they produce the gallery’s year-round programming. They work to generate thoughtful and nuanced exhibits, showcasing projects with strong formal sensibilities and depth of content.
They serve as portfolio reviewers for conferences and festivals such as FotoFest, Review Santa Fe, Photolucida, and Les Rencontres d’Arles. They also serve as jurors for photographic competitions and as guest critics for university classrooms.
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. Openings are timed to coincide with Greenville’s, First Fridays, a celebration of art, food and music.
Visions of Self 2024
The 4th Annual "Visions of Self" is an international juried art exhibition for female artists.
The show is open to all artists who identify as female, with work accepted in all media. No shipping required. The Visions of Self show exhibits online at MettaGallery.com.
"Visions of Self" can include self-portraits, work depicting your environment, your emotions, or state of being. Work must be your own, created within the past three years. Each artist will have the opportunity to add a “Vision Statement” to be displayed along with your piece, if accepted.
Four prizes are awarded for the show:
Best of Show: $200 + Ribbon
1st Place: $100 + Ribbon
2nd Place: $50 + Ribbon
3rd Place: $25 + Ribbon
Honorable Mentions: Ribbon
Judges: Multimedia artist Carolynne Gamble, MFA & Michele Jacoby Chmielewski, MA
Dates:
Entry Deadline: January 31, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: by February 10, 2024
Show begins March 1st, 2024, to coincide with Women’s History Month. Ribbons announced on March 1st.
Fees:
Entry Fees: $20 first entry, $5 each additional entry
YSA Members: $15 first entry, $5 each additional entry - contact us for discount code
For questions or more information, join our Facebook Group: Women's Voices, Women's Vision
Pinelands 2024 Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition - Open Entry
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) is pleased to announce “Pinelands” 2024 Juried Photographic Exhibition.
The goal of this exhibit is to celebrate the New Jersey Pinelands, our Nation’s first National Reserve, with photographs that capture its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. This year, black and white and color images taken within the boundaries of the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (see map) in the following categories will be accepted: (1) Landscape, (2) Flora and Fauna, and (3) Other (People, Towns, Architecture, Culture, History, Recreation, etc).
Categories and Entry Fees Open Submissions (all ages): Landscape, Flora & Fauna, Other $40 for up to 3 images and $7 per image for each additional entry.
Note: a total of 6 images can be submitted per photographer.
Awards
$1,000 for 1st Place Best in Show, $350 each for 1st Place Landscape, Flora & Fauna, Other categories.
All eligible photographs submitted, whether juried into the show or not, will be displayed in a special online Pinelands Photography Gallery.
Image submissions can be black and white or color, but they must be taken within the boundaries of the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (see map). They must be created lawfully (e.g.not through trespass) and their content must be lawful. It is the sole responsibility of the photographer to certify that his/her photos were created legally.
This year, each image can be submitted into one of three categories of your choosing: (1) Landscape, (2) Flora and Fauna, and (3) Other (People, Towns, Architecture, Culture, History, Recreation, etc).
- All photographs must be made within the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (see map).
- A total of 6 images can be submitted per photographer.
- The juried exhibit will be held in the beautiful renovated barn at the PPA Headquarters in Southampton, New Jersey.
- All eligible photographs submitted, whether juried into the show or not, will be displayed in a special online Pinelands Photography Gallery. However, The Pinelands Preservation Alliance reserves the right to disqualify any image that doesn’t meet the contest rules or where the subject matter is not within the Pinelands.
- Images generated by the use of AI text prompts are
prohibited. However AI tools (i.e. generative fill, Topaz AI, etc.) may be used to enhance the photographer’s own images.
In 2024, we are honored to have Henry Rowan as our judge. Henry is a national award-winning photographer, author, and the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Center for Photography (PCP) in Doylestown. In addition to being a working, professional photographer, Henry is a frequent lecturer and judge throughout the region and teaches a variety of workshops at the PCP. Henry’s work is frequently on display at galleries and shows and he has gained a following for his distinctive style of portraiture as well as his unique portrayal of landscapes, nature, and sports.
Important Dates
- Online Submission Opens: August 21, 2023
- Online Submission Closes: January 31, 2024
- Acceptance Notification by email: Febuary 16, 2024
- Delivery of Accepted Work:
- Friday, March 8, 2024, 5-7pm
- Saturday, March 9, 2024, 10-12 noon
- Sunday, March 10, 2024, 10-12 noon
- Exhibition Dates: March 25 to April 27, 2024
- Online Gallery of All Photographs Opens: April 13, 2024
- Opening Reception: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 2-4pm. Awards will be announced at the reception.
- Pick-up Artwork:
- Sunday, April 28, 2024, 10-12 noon
- Monday, April 29, 2024, 5-7pm
Submission Details
All Files submitted should meet the following:
- JPEG format
- Files cannot exceed 8MB in size
- At least 2000 pixels on longest side
- A minimum of 180 ppi
- sRGB color profile
NOTE: If you do not know how to create these specifications, don't worry, just submit your photographs.
Help us protect the unique natural area of the New Jersey Pinelands. To donate to or join the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, LEARN MORE HERE.
For more information about the photo exhibit, CLICK THE READ MORE BUTTON BELOW FOR THE PROSPECTUS AND VISIT OUR WEBSITE.
69th Annual So. Shore Arts Festival - Craft Exhibitors
South Shore Art Center Arts Festival 2024
Calling all Artists and Artisans!
SSAC seeks exhibitors for the 69th Annual Arts Festival on the Cohasset Town Common, Father’s Day Weekend, June 14-16, 2024.
http://ssac.org/festival-2024-exhibitor-application.asp
How to apply:
All applicants, returning and new, must apply via Smarter Entry!
Submit your application via the Smarter Entry link that you can find on our website ssac.org under the arts festival tab or click on the link attached to this email. Please make sure you select South Shore Art Center on Smarter Entry. Upload images showing current work that you will have for sale, if accepted. You should upload five (5) images in total, to include four (4) images of work and one (1) of booth set-up. Please also include a description of your images as well as a price point for each piece shown. An artist statement is always helpful to the jury.
Application fees are non-refundable!
Booth fees, if accepted, are:
$425 Booth fee
$500 Corner booth fee
A salient part of what makes our Arts Festival a festival is the ‘art village’ of craft exhibitors from throughout New England and beyond who showcase and sell their original art, craft and designs to the 14,000 Festival goers each year. We invite you to apply to be one of these craft exhibitors!
Important dates:
February 4: Application due.
February 12: Notifications to accepted craft exhibitors.
March 1: Booth Fees due.
June 14 - 16: 69th SSAC Arts Festival on Cohasset common.
Exhibitor Standards
- All work must be handmade using original designs.
- Acceptable media includes decorative and wearable fiber, leather, wood, glass, sculpture, basketry, metal, jewelry, printmaking, ceramics, and paper.
- Fine art and photography are acceptable, but these media will be limited to no more than 10% of the exhibitors because of the concurrent Art Center exhibitions.
- Unacceptable work includes imported goods, flower arrangements, and craft made from kits or unoriginal designs.
- Booth space cannot be sublet to other artists nor can exhibitor act as a dealer for other artists or manufacturers.
Jury Process
A jury will review entries to ensure the handcrafted work is original and of the highest quality. Acceptance into the Arts Festival is at the discretion of the jury and the management of South Shore Art Center. Previous exhibitors will receive special consideration but are not guaranteed admission.
Refund Policy
If accepted and unable to commit to the show, a refund may be obtained before May 1, less a $50 cancellation fee. After May 1, a $75 credit will be given toward the 2025 Arts Festival.
Insurance, Safety and Security
Exhibitors are responsible for their own insurance. All displays must be fireproof and there can be no use of open flame. Overnight security is contracted by South Shore Art Center.
Layout/Operations
The Arts Festival is held out-of-doors, rain or shine. Each exhibitor must provide a white canopy tent set-up to accommodate a 10’x10’ square space, including weather protection. All booths are on grass. Set-up begins at 8:00am on Friday, June 14; the Festival opens at 1:00pm. Accommodations can be made for a limited number of exhibitors to have access to electricity.
About South Shore Art Center
Founded in 1955, South Shore Art Center’s mission is to enrich the communities south of Boston by engaging artists and by fostering an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions and education. For 68 years we have worked tirelessly to meet this mission by installing thought-provoking exhibitions; hosting unforgettable events; providing a space for making art; offering courses and workshops to assist artistic growth and journeys; and of course presenting a regional Arts Festival.
Exhibitors must further agree to the following guidelines:
1. All work displayed at my booth during the Arts Festival is my creation.
2. I will not sublet my booth space or any portion of my booth or act as a dealer for other artists or manufacturers.
3. All displays will be fireproof and I will have no open flames.
4. I understand I must provide my own insurance.
5. I understand that the Arts Festival is held out-of-doors, rain or shine.
6. I agree to comply with all state and local regulations.
NYC4PA COLORS OF THE COMMONPLACE 2024
Colors of the Commonplace
The word “commonplace” suggests things we see without really noticing them. Some synonyms are vanilla, customary, every day, mundane, with examples like doors, buildings, benches, cars, teacups, glasses that you come across everyday while out walking, on the train, in the car, at the supermarket, or even in your own house. The challenge for this call is in creating images where the “Color of the Commonplace” creates an image with impact and makes it pop.
Show us how you choose to meet this challenge. As with all NYC4PA calls for entry all 2d photographs are welcome.
62nd Annual Spring Show
An Open Juried Art Show
Show will be held at
Durst Winery and Estates
10173 Acampo Rd
Acampo, CA 95220
209 601-1413
April 6th and 7th, 2023 Noon -4PM
Jurors: TBD
Categories
1. Oils and Acrylics
2. Water media
3. Drawing and Graphics, Pastels
4. Mixed Media
5. Photography
6. 3D Sculpture
7. Abstracts
Awards:
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Best of Show |
400 |
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First Place in each category |
125 |
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Second Place in each category |
75 |
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Juror’s Award (3) |
50 |
En Plein Air Frisco 2024
In collaboration with Play Frisco – City of Frisco Parks and Recreation Department, Visual Arts Guild of Frisco presents the 2nd annual “En Plein Air Frisco” event!
The event is hosted at The Grove at the Commons, (8300 McKinney Rd Frisco, TX). Juried artists compete for cash prizes totaling $2,000. Artists will paint for 3 days and nights at select locations within the city of Frisco. On day three, there will be an optional wet paint/quick draw competition. All art created during this event must be for sale. A percentage of sales from the exhibition benefits the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco.
**No images need to be sumbitted**
Submission is open to the public; submission fee is $55, VAGF members and past participants receive a $10 discount (please email info@vagf.org for the member code). If you would like to join the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, please sign up here: https://www.vagf.org/about/membership
No more than 50 artists will be invited to participate The payment of the submission fee is non-refundable.
Submission deadline is March 25, 2024.
3 locations / City of Frisco Parks:
Heritage Museum and historic park: 6455 Page St, Frisco TX
Freedom Meadow at Warren Park: 7599 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco TX
Frisco Commons Park and the Grove at the Commons: 8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco TX
Jurors To Be Announced
Important dates, deadlines, and event schedule
- Entry deadline: March 25, 2024
- Meet the Artists Reception: April 24, 2024, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. TBD, Frisco, TX
- Official Paint Out: April 25 – April 27, 2024
- Exhibition open to public: April 25 – April 27, 2024, at The Grove at The Commons
- Wet Paint / Quick draw Competition (Optional sign up at the event. Free for VAGF Members, $10 for guest artists to submit.
- Awards Reception: April 27, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Grove at The Commons
- Exhibition ends – Buyers pick up sold artwork 8 p.m., Artists pick up unsold work: 8:30 pm, April 27, 2024
Plein Air painting dates back to the French impressionists who left their studios to paint “in the open air.” Plein Air painting is exhilarating and challenging for artists who attempt to quickly capture the light and colors of the scene before them. The French term "plein air" means out of doors and refers to the practice of painting entire finished pieces out of doors rather than in a studio.
There will be a welcome reception for artisits as well as a final reception open to the public during which wet paint competition art pieces will also be sold. Awards presentation for the overall three-day artwork and for wet paint competition will take place during the final reception on 4/27. Each day completed Plein Air artwork will be exhibited at The Grove at the Commons and will be available for purchase. All artwork completed during this competition must be for sale and cannot leave with collector or artists until end of evening public awards reception 4/27/24.
We do have our returning hotel sponsor ( Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas/Frisco North ) with discounted stays for our group and your guests as well as hosting our complimentary 'artist meet & greet mixer' the evening before playing artistically begins:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/dalffhx-epa-caee43cc-4158-4664-80c2-e08cbe97d011/
For more information and details regarding travel, lodging, images of painting locations, etc. go to: www.vagf.org
En Plein Air Frisco 2024 PARTICIPATION RULES:
- Participants must be present (no agent) at orientation and participate in all event activities as listed in event itinerary (distributed at orientation)
- Paintings must have event stamp and be created during the official painting period to be eligible for awards.
- Paintings must be for sale with a $100 minimum price.
- Sales split: 20% to VAGF and 80% to the artist.
- Minimum size: No side smaller than 8 inches, excluding frame.
- Maximum size: No side may exceed 20 inches, excluding frame.
- All work must be in gallery quality frames “wired” (no saw-tooth hangers) and ready for hanging.
- Gallery wrapped stretched canvas acceptable provided sides are painted for gallery exhibition.
- Pick up of unsold work by the artist after the evening reception on April 27, 2024.
RESPONSIBILITY, COMMITMENT, AND LIABILITY OF THE ARTIST
- By entering the event, you agree that you have read and will abide by all rules outlined in this prospectus.
- Work cannot be removed from exhibition panels until end of show, unless sold. Anyone removing work prior to end of exhibition will be disqualified from next two En Plein Air Frisco events.
- Exception: Should a situation or emergency occur that makes it necessary that a participant must leave before end of exhibition, the artist must immediately notify event committee. All work must remain hanging in the exhibition and competition artist must arrange for unsold work to be picked up at close of exhibition.
- Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, the City of Frisco, Play Frisco are not responsible for the loss or damage of any artwork, for any reason, no matter what the cause. By submitting artwork to this event, you understand and agree with this statement. Insurance for any loss or damage to artwork is the sole responsibility of the participating artist. The artist also agrees to handle the removal of unsold work as set forth in the prospectus.
CONTACT US: info@vagf.org
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
What's So Funny?
The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites artists to submit work for inclusion in What’s So Funny? an open juried exhibition at the Cultural Center and online at RNACexhibitions.com.
Humor in art serves many purposes, as a light moment in dark times, as a commentary to illuminate or challenge, or simply as a small treat, a bit of candy. It appears throughout art history in various periods and styles: in the mischievous work of Duchamp and Oldenburg; the dark satires of Goya and Grosz; the clever spotlight on everyday life of Breughel and Saul Steinberg; the biting expressionism of Robert Colescott; the laugh-out-loud body parts series of John Baldessari; and in the gentle, unpretentious self-portraits of Milton Avery.
RNAC is inviting artists to submit work (in all mediums)which embodies elements of humor. It may be reflected in the style, subject matter, mood, materials, method of execution or in whatever way the artist chooses. The work will be judged on its capacity to provoke thought, introduce commentary, and, not least, to amuse! Let’s make ‘em think, giggle, guffaw, and blush!
Juror: Coleene Fesko