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2025 Solo or Group Exhibit
2025 Featured Artist Call is now open!
Exhibit Dates: November 7 to January 5
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. 7)
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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. 20. 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, 2025.
Contact MainStreet@TylerTexas.com with any further questions.
Off the Record
OFF THE RECORD CFE
Gallery Artist Juried Exhibition—Bancroft Gallery
Off the Record
January 9 to February 8, 2024
Juror: Gregory Scheckler, MFA; Professor, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; Curator, Gallery 51
About the Theme: The expression “off the record” speaks to whistleblowing, accountability, and fear of reprisal. It’s a stalwart of noir films and investigative programming, but it also feels very timely. What can we say in today’s world, what can we document? Where do the lines blur between surveillance and expectations of privacy? What, if anything, is truly off the record and what is available for human discussion?
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 to allow for automated exhibition paperwork and fees. 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.
Off the Record dates: January 9 to February 8. Opening Reception: Thursday, January 9, 6:00-8:00pm.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, December 13. 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 2025.
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 3–4, 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. Please let SSAC know if you need to drop work off before or after these dates; we will be closed December 23, 2024 – January 2, 2025.
PICK UP works February 10–12, 10:00–4:00 pm
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 end of day Tuesday, December 17.
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 Off the Record 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
Paper Work: An Exhibition of Works In, On, & Of Paper
The CAC wants to see what you can do with paper! The role paper has played in art over the centuries is as diverse as the medium itself. Paper can be a support for wet and dry media, a vehicle for producing prints and photographs, or a creative tool for building collage and sculpture. And artists continue to get more and more creative with how paper is incorporated and featured in their work. For this exhibition we are accepting any format and medium that uses paper – we want to see how paper factors into an artist’s choices. We hope to see paper that is drawn on, painted on, printed on, cut, shaped, glued, and molded. Make paper the star of your creation!
Dates of Exhibition: January 14 - April 19, 2025
Media Accepted: All media, including, but not limited to: Oils & Acrylics, Photography & Digital Media, Prints, Drawings, Watercolors, Collage & Mixed Media, Sculpture, or any medium using paper.
Awards: Grand Prize $500 Two Awards of Merit $200 Four Honorable Mentions $50
Juror: Chelsea Gilmore, Professor of Art & Gallery Director, Modesto Junior College
http://www.chelseagilmoreart.com/
Visit the CAC website for a complete copy of the prospectus, including all rules, restrictions, and deadlines.
"Our Creative Spirit: an Exhibition focused on Celebraating the artwork of Stanislaus Arts Council's Member Artists"
The Stanislaus Arts Council Gallery is thrilled to announce a special exhibition set to take place in January 2025, entitled "Our Collective Spirit; an Exhibition focused on Celebrating the artwork of SAC Member Artists"
This exhibition is intended to be a vibrant celebration of our member artists, showcasing the rich diversity of creativity and talent within our community. We invite all member artists to contribute their unique voices and perspectives to this collective homage to the art we create together. Not a Member yet, but want to participate? Join today at stanislausart.org/membership
"Our Collective Spirit" aims to highlight the diverse mediums, styles, and narratives that our artists embody. This exhibition is not merely a display of individual works; it is an exploration of the interconnectedness of our creative expressions and the profound impact of art on our shared experiences. Together, we will weave a narrative that honors our artistic journey, invites dialogue, and fosters a deeper appreciation for the cultural fabric of our community.
Submission Guidelines: We invite our member artists to submit a minimum of five pieces of artwork in any medium that resonates with the theme of the exhibition. Due to the request of a minimum of five artwork pieces from members, members will receive discounted submission fees of $10 per submission.
Alongside your artwork, please include:
- An artist statement that articulates your inspiration, intention, and connection to the theme.
- A short biography that highlights your artistic journey, background, and accomplishments.
- Submissions should be sent to smarterentry.com by December 14, 2024.
Selected works will be exhibited at the Stanislaus Arts Council Gallery, providing a platform for your art to reach new audiences and foster connections within the community. This is an extraordinary opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to a collective narrative that reflects the rich diversity of artistic expression in our community. We look forward to receiving your submissions and celebrating our shared creative spirit.
Member Artists accepted into this exhibition will be invited to participate in one of three Artists Talks to be held on :
- Friday, January 10, 2025 from 5:30-7:30PM
- Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 3-5PM
- Friday, January 24,2025 from 5:30- 7:30PM
Accepted Artists are not required to sign up to participate in an Artist Talk event but are highly encouraged to.
Important Dates:
- Submission deadline: Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Receiving Artwork: Friday, January 3, 2025 12PM - 5PM
- Exhibition Opens: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Exhibition Closes: Friday, January 31, 2025
- Artwork pick-up, Saturday, February 1, 2025 12PM - 5PM
Together, let us create an unforgettable experience that honors our collective artistry! For questions or further information, please contact gallery@stanislausarts.org.
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 us 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 photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
Submission Deadline: December 15th, 2024
Juror Notifications: December 27th, 2024
Format: Online Exhibition
Exhibition: January 1st, 2025 - February 1st, 2025
25th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Professional Section, Single Images
PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 25th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
Jurors:
Chair - Gail Buckland, author, educator, curator and authority on photography.
Kseniia Antipina, winner of the 21st JMCA in Non Professional Single Image Section.
Dina Goldstein, winner of the 22nd JMCA in Professional Single Image Section.
Leonor Fernandes, director and senior curator of FotoNostrum Gallery
This section is for Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs, which will be printed by EGM Barcelona.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $35 for the first set of 3 images; each additional image is $12. Until December 1, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($24, and $9, respectively)
25th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Non Professional Section, Single Images
NON PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 25th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
Jurors:
Chair - Gail Buckland, author, educator, curator and authority on photography.
Kseniia Antipina, winner of the 21st JMCA in Non Professional Single Image Section.
Dina Goldstein, winner of the 22nd JMCA in Professional Single Image Section.
Leonor Fernandes, director and senior curator of FotoNostrum Gallery
This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Non Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs, which will be printed by EGM Barcelona.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $35 for the first set of 3 images; each additional image is $12. Until December 1, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($24, and $9, respectively)
Theme: The Abstract Image | Curated by Praxis Directors 2024
‘An abstract photograph draws away from that which is realistic or literal. It draws away from natural appearances and recognizable subjects in the actual world. Some people even say it departs from true meaning, existence, and reality itself. It stands apart from the concrete whole with its purpose instead depending on conceptual meaning and intrinsic form.' John Suler
Praxis Gallery seeks photographic works that explore the world through an abstracted lens; utilizing elements of color, light, shadow, texture, shape and line to express meaning outside of traditional representational and documentary styles of photography. All genres, capture types, and post-production processes will be considered. Curated by Praxis Directors
The Art of Color
“The Art of Color” celebrates the vibrant world of color photography, where every hue tells a story. This exhibition invites viewers to experience how photographers harness the power of color to evoke emotion, capture moments, and reveal the beauty of the world around us.
From bold and vivid to soft and serene, these images showcase the play of light and tone, transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary. Each photograph is a striking example of color’s ability to infuse life and feeling into a scene.
Step into “The Art of Color” and discover the magic of photography, where every shade has a voice and every frame brings a new dimension to visual storytelling.
25th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Professional Section, Series
PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 25th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
Jurors:
Chair - Gail Buckland, author, educator, curator and authority on photography.
Kseniia Antipina, winner of the 21st JMCA in Non Professional Single Image Section.
Dina Goldstein, winner of the 22nd JMCA in Professional Single Image Section.
Leonor Fernandes, director and senior curator of FotoNostrum Gallery
This section is for Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs, which will be printed by EGM Barcelona.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30. Until December 1, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($48, and $24, respectively)
25th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Non Professional Section, Series
NON PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 25th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
Jurors:
Chair - Gail Buckland, author, educator, curator and authority on photography.
Kseniia Antipina, winner of the 21st JMCA in Non Professional Single Image Section.
Dina Goldstein, winner of the 22nd JMCA in Professional Single Image Section.
Leonor Fernandes, director and senior curator of FotoNostrum Gallery
This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing costs, which will be printed by EGM Barcelona.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30. Until December 1, entry fees will be 20% discounted ($48, and $24, respectively)
Form & Figure
Form & Figure, an exhibition featuring 2D works- paintings, drawings, printmaking, photography and mixed media works that explore the overlapping territories of portraiture and visual storytelling.
The only requirements are that the artwork is current & original, Artwork may be 2D work; painting, drawing, photography, and printmaking. Original artwork only. No giclées or reproductions. No size restrictions. Artists may submit up to 15 pieces for this call.
Our juror for the Form & Figure is Michael Pannier. Pannier is an internationally shown fine art and commercial photographer now located in Greenville, SC. Previously based in Maryland, Michael has spent over 30 years in photography and 35 years in the gallery and art world, opening his first gallery in the Washington, DC, suburbs in 1987.
Michael is represented in galleries across the country, a frequent exhibition juror and curator, portfolio reviewer, and speaker on the business of fine art. When not in South Carolina he can be found leading photographic expeditions in Death Valley and the Eastern Sierra.
25-35 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month with the opportunity to be invited for a solo show at a later date. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG) and an archived, online slide show. A catalog will be printed for each exhibition, and award for Juror’s Choice.
Shades of Black & White
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 Shades of Black & White is Susan Burnstine. Susan Burnstine is an award winning fine art and commercial photographer originally from Chicago now based in Los Angeles. Susan is represented in galleries across the world, widely published throughout the globe and has also written for several photography magazines, including a monthly column for Black & White Photography (UK).
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived. Participating artists that can attend have the opportunity for a Portfolio Review by SE Center Director Michael Pannier on the following Saturday morning (reservations needed).
Trasna
Trasna—International Juried Exhibition, Photography
Juror: Martin Nangle, award-winning photojournalist
Trasna
An International Exhibition, open to original photographs (in both digital and black and white formats) that respond to the Trasna theme by featuring images of sites along the South Shore Irish Heritage Trail in Massachusetts, the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland, or the Coastal Causeway Route in Northern Ireland.
February 13 – March 29, 2025
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, March 1
Exhibition Site: South Shore Art Center, Cohasset, MA
ABOUT THE THEME: The exhibition title, Trasna, is the Irish word for “across” and is often used in reference to crossing the Atlantic. Ireland’s poorest sons and daughters, of course, did once find themselves huddled on sailing ships and steamers bound for America in an earlier century, fleeing one homeland in the hope of finding another across that threatening and foreboding sea.
Today, we know that the Irish have crossed other—and even greater—divides. Through the years, we have found the way across from conflict to peace; across from peril to calm; across from contempt to welcome; across from stranger to friend. Trasna.
Surely, The South Shore Irish Heritage Trail celebrates the contributions made by Irish-Americans in nearly all aspects of our culture—literary, musical, economic, educational and political— and that history enlivens and enriches the Trail. But while it is the history which speaks to us, it is the scenic grandeur which inspires us. Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route and Boston’s South Shore beckon us across the sea again to once more discover and to thrill at the whisper of an ocean breeze, the color of a coastal sky and the rhythm of a crashing wave.
And so we invite your artistry and your imagination and your creativity to find in the faces and the landscapes which surround us what it is that will cause our eyes to delight, our hearts to stir and our kinship to flourish.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday, November 17, 2024, end of day.
JPEG SIZING: Images submitted via Smarter Entry should be at least 1280 pixels in the longest dimension at 72 ppi; file size not to exceed 2 MB.
FEES
$25 (USD) for three images. $10 (USD) for each additional image up to 6 total images.
ALL WORKS MUST BE FOR SALE. South Shore Irish Heritage Trail receives 40% of the purchase price. Please submit only work that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety. Work must have been created within the past three years. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. No pricing changes will be allowed after acceptance. Living artists only. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. If the work does not fully reflect what is represented on the submitted image, South Shore Irish Heritage Trail reserves the right to eliminate it from the exhibition.
SPECIFICATIONS
All works must be professionally presented and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers, no sandwich frames.
NOTIFICATION
All submitting artists will receive a group email by the end of day on Monday, December 2 with a list of accepted works.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK
Shipping, return shipping and a $25 (USD) handling fee for shipped work are the responsibility of the artist. No Sunday Deliveries. Delivery to South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road, Cohasset, AM 02025 by Saturday, February 8. Hand delivered work drop off: Thursday, February 6 – Saturday, February 8, 10:00am–4:00pm.
PICK-UP/RETURN DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
Hand delivered works may be picked up between Monday, March 31 – Wednesday, April 2, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. SSAC will return shipped work by April 11, 2025. A paid return label, along with $25 (USD) handling fee, is required for shipped artwork.
LIABILITY
I understand that South Shore Irish Heritage Trail will ensure work accepted to the extent of 60% of the artist’s stated value while the work is in their custody and control.
AGREEMENT
Submission to Trasna constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this show. South Shore Irish Heritage Trail and South Shore Art Center reserve the right to photograph or use a submitted image for an accepted work for publicity purposes. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to reject any work not resembling the submitted entry or work that is not ready to be shown according to the aforementioned specifications.
PRIZES
First Prize, $200 (USD)
Second Prize, $150 (USD)
Third Prize, $100 (USD)
Awards of Merit (3)
NYC4PA MONOCHROME
The first photographs to be part of the world of art were monochrome prints. The images were captured by large format cameras, developed into negatives and printed in the darkroom. The world of photography has come a long way since then with color dominating so much of what we shoot these days, and cameras now an integral part of our very portable phones.
With so many color images around us there is still something special about a monochrome print, whether it be black and white, sepia or even shades of a single color. These are the images that where all the emotion, texture and beauty are expressed in gradations from light to dark. No matter if your original image was shot with tri x film, a digital SLR, or your phone, if the end product is a terrific monochrome image, it fits the call.
"Go 4 BIG!" at Venture X Fairview/Allen
VAGF is continuing the partnership with Venture X in Fairview / Allen, TX with a show titled "Go 4 BIG!!". The artists must submit 2D artworks that are at least 36" by 36" in size or bigger! This means BOTH dimensions have to be at least 36 inches. (NOT including the frame)
The submission is for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by paying the membership fee online at https://www.vagf.org/about/membership/ prior to the submission deadline.
Free submission for up to two images.
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. The subject matter is open. All works must be the original concept of the artist.
If interested, submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by the submission deadline of December 17, 2024.
You will be notified of acceptance into the show by December 20, 2024. Accepted works must be delivered to the Venture X building located at 163 Town Pl, Fairview, TX 75069 on Sunday, January 12, 2025, between 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the drop-off time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
Meet the Artists event will be scheduled later.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” - 1" canvases should be framed. All the works on 1 1/2" to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed. Multi-unit works must be connected so that they can be hung / displayed as a single unit.
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have a value of at least $100.
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement, or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody, or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
DeBlois Gallery Annual Fine Arts & Artisan Marketplace
Our annual Fine Arts and Artisans marketplace of giftable objets d'art and artisanal treasures!
Show dates: Saturday, November 2 to Sunday, December 22, 2024
Delivery dates: October 28 and 29, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, at the Gallery: or by appointment **
Final day: December 22, 2024
Pickup of unsold work: December 22, 1:00 to 5:00 pm; or by appointment **
Entry fee: $30
Commission: 25%
** Questions or delivery/pickup alternatives, please email debloisgallery@gmail.com, or call/text Lisa May at (401) 529-2617.
- Fine Art guidelines: Up to 4 works at a time; sold pieces may be replaced. Wall work: max size is 60" outside circumference; max price $300.
- Two-dimensional work must be wired for hanging, no sawtooth hangers. Delivered work must include a list of your work and a sticky note on the front with your name, title of work, and price.
- Artisanal work: No quantity limit; please supply display pieces for jewelry and cards. We'd love to have your wearable art, whimsies, cards, ornaments, stocking stuffers, jewelry, pottery, and wooden ware!
- The gallery will staff the show, and will handle all sales. Sales for this show are cash and carry, and work may be replenished as needed.
- By consigning my art works to DeBlois Gallery for exhibition, I acknowledge and understand that there will be a commission of 25% of the sales price for each piece that is sold, and that the gallery will handle all sales.
- I acknowledge and understand that DeBlois Gallery will take all possible care in handling my work. DeBlois Gallery's insurance does not cover work that it does not own and is not liable for any loss or damage that may occur while my work is at DeBlois Gallery.
2024 Season: Brushes with Nature Show
2023 Award of Merit shown above: Weir Farm September by Mary Chandler
At the NEWS Gallery, Jan. 17 - March 4, 2025
Open to all Associate and Signature Members participating in the Plein Air "Brushes with Nature" events, Spring through Fall, 2024 -- AS WELL AS ANY MEMBER WHO CREATED A PAINTING EN PLEIN AIR DURING 2024 IN NEW ENGLAND.
For scheduled events and information: Plein Air Events (newenglandwatercolorsociety.org)
IMPORTANT DATES
December 27, 2024 - Entries Due
Jan. 2, 2025 - Accepted works posted on the NEWS website
January 16, 2025 - Drop off at PCA, 12-2pm
Reception and Awards - Thurs. February 20, 2025 @ 6-8 PM
March 5 - show closes
March 6 - Pick Up at PCA, 12-2pm
Theme | Open Theme Juror: Elizabeth Flinsch - 2024
To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting… It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.
- Elliott Erwitt -
Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art of any genre and any subject matter that represents the artist’s endeavor to reveal through the photographic process a personal declaration of visual significance - be it a celebration of pure aesthetic formalism, of humor or conflict - of fiction or fact - or any other literal or ephemeral lens based investigation. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.
Crooked Rivers Connected: Pulse of the City: A Celebration of Neighborhoods & Culture In Cleveland & Pittsburgh
Crooked Rivers Connected:
Pulse of the City: A Celebration of Neighborhoods & Culture
In Cleveland & Pittsburgh
The Cleveland Photo Fest invites your participation in a photography exchange program with Pittsburgh’s Ketchup City Creative.
The CPF will accept 50 of Cleveland (NEO) photographer’s images to be displayed in Pittsburgh. In exchange, Pittsburgh will display 50 of their images at the Tri-C East Gallery on Thursday, May 29th 2025. At the CLOSING of the exhibition in Cleveland, on Thursday, July 10th, you will be given the opportunity to choose one image from the Pittsburgh exhibition for your personal enjoyment.
Detailed information:
We invite each photographer to submit 2 images.
Smarter Entry: 1 image $25 / 1 additional image FREE.
We will select ONE image per each photographer/Entry.
CLE Images to be shown at: Ketchup City Creative (https://www.ketchupcity.cohttps://www.ketchupcity.com)
Submission DEADLINE: Jan 1st 2025 (Cleveland Photographers)
Cleveland images will be on display in Pittsburgh from 2/1/25 to 2/26/25.
Pittsburgh images will be on display at: Tri-C East Gallery from: 5/29/25 to 7/10/25
(https://www.tri-c.edu/arts-and-entertainment/art-galleries/eastern-campus-art-gallery.html)
Opening: Thursday, May 29th, 2025
The CLOSING and SELECTION date is: Thursday, July 10th, 2025.
ALL images must be unframed and printed on standard photographic or DIGITIAL PAPER.
Maximum size of print: 16 x 20
Minimum size of print: 11 x 14
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!
New Beginnings Members Only Show
Plymouth Center of the Arts
Welcomes the new year with New Beginnings, our first members-only show of 2025! Exhibiting members are invited to submit their original artwork to our early winter exhibit.
This is a non-themed & non-juried show.
Plymouth Center for the Arts Exhibiting Membership is required.
Click Here to Join or Renew
Categories:
Painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, pastel, mixed-media, fine crafts & sculpture.
Awards:
First Place, $100 and ribbon
2nd Place, $50 and ribbon
Honorable Mention with ribbons
Art in the Mayor's Office 2025 - 1
As part of our successful ongoing partnership with the City of Frisco Public Art Program, we're thrilled to offer one VAGF member the opportunity to display their artwork in the Mayor's office at City Hall!
Accepted categories are: painting, drawing, mixed media and photography. A new artist will be selected on a quarterly basis.
Please note: in order to qualify, artists must be current in their VAGF membership.
Artists who submitted previously to this program and were not accepted will be able to apply for free by using a special code - email info@vagf.org to request the code.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” - 1" canvases should be framed. All the works on 1 1/2” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
All art must be for sale at a price of at least $100. VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show.
Artists are encouraged to submit work appropriate for a public area. Art will be on display from January 2025 through April 2025 (exact dates to be determined by City Staff). Please note that the dates may be affected by the construction schedule at City Hall.
Submission deadline is January 5, 2025. The installation of the artwork will be scheduled by City staff in collaboration with the selected artist.
Finalists are selected by a VAGF panel of jurors. Final acceptance is subject to the approval by the City officials.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org.
34th Annual Fakes and Forgeries
34th Annual Fakes and Forgeries Artistic Reproductions or Creative Interpretations of the Old and New Masters EXHIBIT DATES: January 18 – March 2, 2025 OPEN SHOW - JURIED FOR AWARDS ONLY –Juror: TBA
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 samples.
• 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 8, 2025 11:59 PM ET
DROP OFF DATES: Jan 11,12,13, 2025 12:00 - 3:30 pm
PICK UP DATES: Mar 2,3,5 2025 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.
Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters - "Energy"
In partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop in Frisco, VAGF presents Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters! The theme for this show is "Energy" .
Submission is for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here prior to the submission deadline.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 36 inches in either dimension (including the frame).
Free submission for up to two images. Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by January 10, 2025. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by January 15, 2025.
Please make note of these dates and times: Accepted works must be delivered to the Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 100, Frisco TX 75035 on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A "Meet the Artists" event will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the dropoff time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
All artwork sold must remain on display until the end of exhibition.
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have value of at least $100. Artwork that is not for sale will not be accepted.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
2025 EXPRESSIONS!
2025 Expressions! Exhibit
February 14-21 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 48 x 48 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
- Entries with multiple parts need to have a single mounting
- $25 per entry/$20 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 9- January 10 – Online entries accepted at www.SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/TAL
Jan 18 – Artists notified of accepted works
Feb 7 4pm – 6:30pm Receiving of accepted artwork
Feb 8 10am – 2pm Receiving of accepted artwork
Feb 14 6:30 – 9pm Artists’ Reception
Feb 15-16 10am – 5pm Public Viewing
Feb 18-21 4pm – 7pm – Public Viewing
Feb 22 10am-1pm – Pick up of Artwork
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2025 Juror: Robert Stevenson
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City of Tracy to issue Purchase Prize Award(s) up to $500 for inclusion into the City Art Collection.
Yosemite Renaissance 40
Yosemite Renaissance 40 - Call to Artists
The Call to Artists for Yosemite Renaissance 40 is OPEN.
The Submission Deadline is Sunday, January 14th, 2025.
Please join us for our 40th annual exhibition. Celebrate Yosemite and the California Sierra. Share your Vision!
The Yosemite Renaissance Exhibition is an annual exhibit that offers an opportunity for artists inspired by Yosemite and the California Sierra Nevada region to display, promote and sell their art. The exhibit opens at Yosemite Gateway Art Center in Oakhurst, CA, then travels on to other venues in California.
Awards
$4,000 in cash awards will be announced at the opening reception at Yosemite Gateway Art Center in March 2024.
Yosemite Renaissance is a non-profit art organization founded in 1985 to encourage artists to create diverse interpretations of Yosemite National Park and the surrounding Sierra Nevada region. The organization seeks to inspire a new generation of people to understand, preserve and protect our wild lands and natural places.
Philosophy and Approach
For over 150 years, artists have played an important role in the establishment of our state and national parks, inspiring people to visit iconic natural sites, and to protect our natural resources.
Subject matter must be related to the landscape, environment, wildlife and people of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada region. Both representational and non-representational submissions are allowed. We encourage artist who apply to celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature through art, but also to consider and explore environmental issues, ecology, biology, forestry, current events, political, spiritual and cultural themes.
Contributing artists should be aware of the geographic range of the show. While the nexus of the exhibit is Yosemite National Park, the scope of the show also includes Sequoia National Park, Sierra National Forest, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Mono Lake, Bodie, the White Mountains, and more. The high Sierra, east side and west side foothills and canyons from Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi are all included! The area is huge, consisting of thousands of acres of rugged peaks, deep valleys, forests, lakes and streams. If your work is inspired by these places, it will be considered.
Mastery of traditional media, technical expertise, style and personal vision are important factors in the selection process. Yosemite Renaissance also encourages innovation. Jurors will consider the use of new tools, technologies, materials and techniques.
The Monochrome Image
The Monochrome Image invites photographers to explore the realms of tone, tint, and shade. Whether working with historical techniques such as cyanotype, sepia, or classic black and white, the monochrome image provokes the significance of the visual harmony of a singular color family.
The Monochrome Image is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
Submission Deadline: January 15th, 2025
Juror Notifications: January 27th, 2025
Format: Online Exhibition
Exhibition: February 1st, 2025 - March 1st, 2025
Women by Women 25
The history of photography has a long tradition of representing women as subjects but has less to say about women as artists. Today, the roles of women in photography are both behind the camera and in front of it. Who understands women better than women? The female perspective offers an important view of the many facets of womanhood and women’s role in society. This exhibition seeks women photographers who explore and celebrate the myriad ways that they render female-identifying subjects.
Our juror for Women by Women is Elinor Carucci.
Born 1971 in Jerusalem, Israel, to a Mizrahi Jewish family of North African, Middle Eastern and Italian descent, Elinor Carucci graduated in 1995 from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design with a degree in photography, and moved to New York that same year. In a relatively short amount of time, her work has been included in an impressive amount of solo and group exhibitions worldwide, solo shows include The Jewish Museum, Edwynn Houk gallery, Fifty One Fine Art Gallery, James Hyman and Gagosian Gallery, London among others and group show include The Museum of Modern Art New York and The Photographers' Gallery, London.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
2025 Annual Signature Members Show
Pictured above: 2024 SMS First Place, Gold Medal winner - Alonzo Clarke,Thought You’d Be Home
February 4 - March 2, 2025
Hosted by:
New England Watercolor Society at
The Guild of Boston Artists
162 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
guildofbostonartists.org
OPEN TO SIGNATURE MEMBERS OF NEW ENGLAND WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
JUROR OF SELECTION AND AWARDS: We are pleased to announce that internationally renowned watercolor artist, Jean-Francois Arnaud will be the juror for the 2025 Signature Members Show.
Trained in the classical academic tradition, Jean-Francois uses these foundations as the basis for his watercolor practice. Drawing plays a central role in his approach: He believes a watercolor should be built upon a precise and well-structured sketch. Jean-Francois has a huge following on Instagram, and teaches workshops all over the world. He and his family recently moved to the USA from France.
To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.jf-arnaud.com (select the site's translation menu on left)
Jean-Francois will conduct a 3-day watercolor workshop in conjunction with this exhibit. See NEWS website for details.
IMPORTANT DATES
15 Jan-2025 Deadline for submissions (Smarter Entry)
17 Jan-2025 Accepted artists posted on NEWS website
28 Jan-2025 Shipped Works due at The Guild of Boston Artists
29 Jan-2025 Hand delivery of paintings from 10:30 am (assigned time)
31 Jan, 1-2 Feb 2025: Workshop with Jean-Francois Arnaud, 9am – 4pm
4 Feb-2025 Show Opens
8 Feb-2025 Reception and Awards Presentation, 2 – 4pm
2 Mar-2025 Show Closes, pick up paintings 4 to 6pm
Note: Shipped artwork will be packed & returned after 4-Mar-2025
2025 AAA Art Auction
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco proudly presents "2025 AAA Art Auction" Sponsored by Verona Villa (Jason Young and family)
Submission is open to anyone, open theme, and artists must be present at the 3rd annual art appreciation awards dinner to participate.
If interested in membership, please join VAGF online here.
$40 submission for up to two images and this also pays for the auction artist's seat at the event. Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. *VAGF Board of Directors has discretion on acceptance, artwork must be for public consumption.
Submit your artworks as JPEG by January 16, 2025.
Artworks must be delivered to Verona Villa located at 6591 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034 on Thursday, January 23, 2025 between 4pm-5:30pm (if your artwork is not delivered by 5:30pm on 1.23.25, it will not be in the exhibition and auction)
* Art Exhibit and Awards 80/20 Silent Auction - Submission Deadline 1.16.2025
Artists may submit up to 2 of your artworks to Smarter Entry for silent auction that will also be in contest for two categories of Cash Awards: Board Choice and Audience Favorite (VAGF will retain 20% and Artist will receive 80% of auctioned price)
80/20 requirements: Deadline to enter 1.16.25. 24x24 inches max size (including the frame in all directions). The submission fee is the $40 (this includes one admission to the event purchased when you submit your art via Smarter Entry "2025 AAA Art Auction").
**Artists must make a note of the minimum bid price for each piece they enter. Minimum bid if not noted by artist is $100
IMPORTANT: If art is not delivered during the designated dropoff time, it will not be included in the show. If the art is not picked up during the designated pickup time, it may incur additional storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY:
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 24 inches in either direction (including the frame).
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on January 23, 2025 8:30pm-9pm and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
The Stanislaus Arts Exchange Exhibition
Prospectus: The Stanislaus Art Exchange Exhibition Partnership Announcement: The Stanislaus Arts Council is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with California State University, Stanislaus, to present "The Stanislaus Art Exchange," a dual exhibition set to take place in February 2025. This innovative collaboration marks the first of its kind, showcasing the artistic talents of BFA students alongside the exceptional work of our member artists. Objective: The primary aim of The Stanislaus Art Exchange is to foster a vibrant artistic dialogue between emerging and established artists within our community. By providing a platform for BFA students to exhibit their work at the Stanislaus Arts Council Gallery and for our member artists to showcase their creations at the University’s gallery, we seek to expand opportunities for engagement and collaboration, enriching the cultural landscape of Stanislaus County. Important Dates: ● SmarterEntry Deadline: January 18 ● Receiving: Saturday, February 1, 12-5PM ● Opens: Wednesday, February 5 ● Artwalk: Thursday, February 20 ● Final Day: Friday, February 28 ● Pick Up: Saturday, March 1, 1-5PM ● Artist Talk/ Reception at the SAC Gallery: Saturday, February 15, 2 - 5 PM Exhibition Highlights: 1. Dual Venues: The exhibition will feature BFA student artwork displayed at the Stanislaus Arts Council Gallery, while member artists' works will be featured at California State University, Stanislaus. This unique setup allows for a shared audience and cross-pollination of ideas and inspiration between the two galleries. 2. Cultural Exchange: This exhibition aims to create a dynamic dialogue between students and established artists, encouraging mentorship and collaboration. By showcasing diverse perspectives, we can enrich the artistic experiences of both groups and promote a greater understanding of the local art scene. 3. Community Engagement: The Stanislaus Art Exchange will serve as a catalyst for community involvement, inviting local residents, students, and art enthusiasts to engage with the artworks and the artists themselves. Special events, such as artist talks and workshops, will be organized to enhance the experience and foster connections. 4. New Opportunities: This partnership seeks to create pathways for future collaborations between the Stanislaus Arts Council and California State University, Stanislaus, paving the way for ongoing artistic exchanges and opportunities for artists in our community. Call to Action: We encourage BFA students and member artists to embrace this unique opportunity to share their work, connect with one another, and engage with the broader community. This dual exhibition is not only a celebration of artistic talent but a significant step towards building a more interconnected and supportive artistic environment in Stanislaus County. For inquiries and participation details, please contact gallery@stanislausarts.org. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration and a vibrant exhibition that showcases the best of our local talent!
VIEW FROM A WINDOW 2025 - Open Juried Gallery Exhibit
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for "VIEW FROM A WINDOW". Open to all emerging & established artists, photographers and sculptors. No crafts or commercial prints will be accepted.
The view from a window can be either looking out on a landscape or looking in a window at a vase with flowers. The window can be in a small cottage, a large city sky scraper or even a vehicle. Any subject matter is considered.
Cash awards given to Best of Show, First Place and Second Place in all mediums with five or more in a category.
Members must enter CCAC in the discount code box, then click "apply" for member discount. *Membership status will be verified*
Take the best picture of your art and submit your JPEG's by Sunday, January 19, 2025 by midnight.
For painters of all media: Entries must be of original work, they cannot be a copy of another painting; a magazine or newspaper photo, or any type of reproduction; the entry must be the artist's own composition.
For Photography: Photographs used must be the artist's own. Photo editing apps and programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to enhance original photographs. Digital scans, stock, image downloads or word generated AI images may not be used.
For Digital Art: All work should be of the artist’s own creation. Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work. Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.
No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
All artwork must be created within the past three years. Framed artwork must be less than 45" in length. No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on Friday, January 31, 2025. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by January 31st, contact manager@capecodartcenter.org. Check your junk email and promotion email folders.
"VIEW FROM A WINDOW" will be exhibited in our galleries February 17-March 14, 2025. Receiving day for accepted pieces is Monday, February 17th, between 9-4:00. If shipping, NO packaging peanuts allowed. If using U.S. Postal Service, mail work to P. O. Box 85, Barnstable, MA 02630. If using FedEx or UPS, send artwork to 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630.
The open reception will be Friday, February 21st, 5:00-7:00 pm, awards presented at 6:00 pm.
Pick up day is Monday, March 17, 2025.
The image is by Debra Kennedy, "The Open Road", oil
Fauna
Fauna- all the animal life of a particular region. We live with animals daily - wildlife, farmed, caged or free, many are our best friends, some we fear, yet others we admire. Whether it walks, flies, crawls, slithers, swims, the SE Center wants your best animal images.
The only requirements are that the artwork is current & original, Artwork may be 2D work; painting, drawing, photography, and printmaking. Original artwork only. No giclées or reproductions. No size restrictions. Artists may submit up to 15 pieces for this call.
Our juror for the Form & Figure is Michael Pannier. Pannier is an internationally shown fine art and commercial photographer now located in Greenville, SC. Previously based in Maryland, Michael has spent over 30 years in photography and 35 years in the gallery and art world, opening his first gallery in the Washington, DC, suburbs in 1987.
Michael is represented in galleries across the country, a frequent exhibition juror and curator, portfolio reviewer, and speaker on the business of fine art. When not in South Carolina he can be found leading photographic expeditions in Death Valley and the Eastern Sierra.
25-35 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month with the opportunity to be invited for a solo show at a later date. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG) and an archived, online slide show. A catalog will be printed for each exhibition, and award for Juror’s Choice.
Visions of Self 2025
The 5th Annual "Visions of Self" is an international juried art exhibition for female artists.
The show is open to all artists who identify as female, with work accepted in all media. No shipping required. Visions of Self exhibits online at MettaGallery.com beginning March 1, 2025.
"Visions of Self" can include self-portraits, work depicting your environment, your emotions, or state of being. Work must be your own, and each artist will have the opportunity to add a Vision Statement that will be displayed along with your piece.
Four prizes are awarded for the show:
Best of Show: $200 + Ribbon
1st Place: $100 + Ribbon
2nd Place: $50 + Ribbon
3rd Place: $25 + Ribbon
Honorable Mentions: Ribbon
Judges: TBD
Dates:
Entry Deadline: January 31, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: by February 10, 2025
Show begins March 1st, 2025 to coincide with Women’s History Month. Ribbons announced on March 1st.
YSA Members: contact us for $5 discount code
For questions or more information, join our Facebook Group: Women's Voices, Women's Vision
70th Annual So. Shore Arts Festival - Craft Exhibitors
South Shore Art Center Arts Festival 2025
Calling all Artists and Artisans!
SSAC seeks exhibitors for the 70th Annual Arts Festival on the Cohasset Town Common, Father’s Day Weekend, June 13-15, 2025.
How to apply:
All applicants, returning and new, must apply via Smarter Entry!
Submit your application via the Smarter Entry link that you can find on our website ssac.org under the arts festival tab or click on the link attached to this email. Please make sure you select South Shore Art Center on Smarter Entry. Upload images showing current work that you will have for sale, if accepted. You should upload five (5) images in total, to include four (4) images of work and one (1) of booth set-up. Please also include a description of your images as well as a price point for each piece shown. An artist statement is always helpful to the jury.
Application fees are non-refundable!
Booth fees, if accepted, are:
$425 Booth fee
$500 Corner booth fee
A salient part of what makes our Arts Festival a festival is the ‘art village’ of craft exhibitors from throughout New England and beyond who showcase and sell their original art, craft and designs to the 25,000 Festival goers each year. We invite you to apply to be one of these craft exhibitors!
Important dates:
February 2: Application due.
February 10: Notifications to accepted craft exhibitors.
March 1: Booth Fees due.
June 13 - 15: 70th SSAC Arts Festival on Cohasset common.
Exhibitor Standards
- All work must be handmade using original designs.
- Acceptable media includes decorative and wearable fiber, leather, wood, glass, sculpture, basketry, metal, jewelry, printmaking, ceramics, and paper.
- Fine art and photography are acceptable, but these media will be limited to no more than 10% of the exhibitors because of the concurrent Art Center exhibitions.
- Unacceptable work includes imported goods, flower arrangements, and craft made from kits or unoriginal designs.
- Booth space cannot be sublet to other artists nor can exhibitor act as a dealer for other artists or manufacturers.
Jury Process
A jury will review entries to ensure the handcrafted work is original and of the highest quality. Acceptance into the Arts Festival is at the discretion of the jury and the management of South Shore Art Center. Previous exhibitors will receive special consideration but are not guaranteed admission.
Refund Policy
If accepted and unable to commit to the show, a refund may be obtained before May 1, less a $50 cancellation fee. After May 1, a $75 credit will be given toward the 2026 Arts Festival.
Insurance, Safety and Security
Exhibitors are responsible for their own insurance. All displays must be fireproof and there can be no use of open flame. Overnight security is contracted by South Shore Art Center.
Layout/Operations
The Arts Festival is held out-of-doors, rain or shine. Each exhibitor must provide a white canopy tent set-up to accommodate a 10’x10’ square space, including weather protection. All booths are on grass. Set-up begins at 8:00am on Friday, June 13; the Festival opens at 1:00pm. Accommodations can be made for a limited number of exhibitors to have access to electricity.
About South Shore Art Center
Founded in 1955, South Shore Art Center’s mission is to enrich the communities south of Boston by engaging artists and by fostering an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions and education. For 70 years we have worked tirelessly to meet this mission by installing thought-provoking exhibitions; hosting unforgettable events; providing a space for making art; offering courses and workshops to assist artistic growth and journeys; and of course presenting a regional Arts Festival.
Exhibitors must further agree to the following guidelines:
1. All work displayed at my booth during the Arts Festival is my creation.
2. I will not sublet my booth space or any portion of my booth or act as a dealer for other artists or manufacturers.
3. All displays will be fireproof and I will have no open flames.
4. I understand I must provide my own insurance.
5. I understand that the Arts Festival is held out-of-doors, rain or shine.
6. I agree to comply with all state and local regulations.
Fresh Start 2025
VAGF is proud to announce the 2025 edition of our membership showcase - "Fresh Start"! The show will be on display at the Frisco Discovery Center from March 2, 2025 to March 30, 2025.
Submission is for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by paying the membership fee online at https://www.vagf.org/about/membership/ prior to the submission deadline.
Free submission for up to three images.
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media, and Sculpture. The subject matter is open. All works must be the original concept of the artist and must not have been previously shown in juried VAGF shows.
If interested, submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by the Friday, February 7, 2025.
You will be notified of acceptance into the show between February 11 and 12, 2025. Accepted works must be delivered at the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco TX 75034 on Sunday, March 2, 2025 between 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Artists Reception and Award Ceremony will be held on March 22, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the dropoff time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
All submitted works should be ready-to-ha
ng with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” - 1" canvases should be framed. All the works on 1 1/2" to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
SCULPTURE GUIDELINES:
The artist is asked to provide a way to safely and securely display the art. Please email info@vagf.org with any questions. If the sculpture is big and heavy and not designed to be displayed on the floor we encourage the artist to provide a pedestal for display of the artwork. Multi-unit works must be connected so that they can be hung / displayed as a single unit. VAGF volunteers or Discovery Center staff cannot assist with assembly without the artist present.
This is a juried show. There will be cash awards for top choices in various categories. The main juror is Cat Rigdon, Manager of Development and Marketing at The Cedars Union, and the special juror for the "Art That Speaks to Me" Award is Donna Schmitler, Secretary for the Frisco Arts Foundation.
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement, or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody, or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org.
NYC4PA STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
Vivian Maier, an unknown, left behind a treasure of Street Photography she took while walking outside on time off. Discovered after her death, they have been featured at museums around the world, most recently Photografiska in New York. Cartier-Bresson, Frank, Meyerowitz, Arbus, all were known as accomplished street photographers and the list goes on.
Street photography, as an art form, captures a special essence of life, not posed, not set up, but there in the streets, yards, avenues, etc. we pass every day.The challenge is composing those photographs that set them apart from snapshots. Take your camera or phone outside with you and capture the odd juxtaposition of a passerby and a window decoration, a special look, a split-second moment of communication, a scene that conveys a message or feeling. The examples are too numerous and varied to list. All 2D photography is welcome.
Unreal Realities - Abstract Open Show
Plymouth Center for the Arts invites artists to participate in a unique, themed exhibit highlighting abstract art. Artists are encouraged to experiment with their imagination and push artistic boundaries by exploring alternative or even accidental elements of an image.
Artists may submit their original abstract artwork in the following types:
• Non-representational – Artwork does not attempt to represent a realistic representation.
• Indeterminate – Artwork has recognizable,
but obviously distorted images.
This is an open, non-juried show.
Plymouth Center for the Arts
Exhibiting Membership is NOT required.
Categories:
Painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, pastel, mixed-media, fine crafts & sculpture.
Awards:
First Place, $100 and ribbon
2nd Place, $50 and ribbon
Honorable Mention with ribbons
Architecture '25
Architectural photography: The photographing of buildings and similar structures that are aesthetically pleasing and accurate representations of their subjects.Throughout the history of photography, buildings have been highly valued photographic subjects, mirroring society's appreciation for architecture and its cultural significance.
As building designs changed and broke with traditional forms, architectural photography also evolved. During the early-to-mid-20th century, architectural photography became more creative as photographers used lines and bold shadows in their compositions, and experimented with other techniques, resulting in architectural photography being viewed as more of an art form.
The SE Center is looking for all forms of architectural imagery, urban or rural, black-and-white and color, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Architectural photography: The photographing of buildings and similar structures that are aesthetically pleasing and accurate representations of their subjects.Throughout the history of photography, buildings have been highly valued photographic subjects, mirroring society's appreciation for architecture and its cultural significance.
As building designs changed and broke with traditional forms, architectural photography also evolved. During the early-to-mid-20th century, architectural photography became more creative as photographers used lines and bold shadows in their compositions, and experimented with other techniques, resulting in architectural photography being viewed as more of an art form.
The SE Center is looking for all forms of architectural imagery, urban or rural, black-and-white and color, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
College Call
College Students (of any age) attending a college or university are invited to submit up to 10 images, photography or photo based art in the SE Center College Call. The Call is open theme - all subjects, media, digital, analog, or antique processes that show your best work.
Our juror is Polly Gaillard is a seasoned professional with a rich background in the arts and nonprofit sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Polly's academic career includes over a decade of teaching photography and art courses at several universities, including Furman University, Anderson University, Greenville Technical College, the University of Georgia, the University of New Orleans, and Delta State University. Her teaching portfolio is distinguished by her involvement in study-abroad programs in Prague and Italy, enhancing the international exposure of her students.
In 2023, Polly embraced the role of Program Director at Photolucida, where she manages the prestigious Critical Mass international photography competition. This role involves developing marketing strategies, securing sponsorships and partnerships, curating social media content, and communicating with a wide network of artists, judges, and board members. She has successfully organized and managed the competition's marketing budget, approached donors, and planned fundraising events.
50 Selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.
"Young at Art"
Prospectus for "Young at Art"
Exhibition Title: "Young at Art"
Overview:
The Stanislaus Arts Council invites young artists (ages 2–17) from Stanislaus County to participate in our March 2025 exhibition, "Young at Art." This exhibition aims to highlight the creativity, imagination, and talent of our youngest community members.
Key Dates:
- Submission Deadline: February 22, 2025
- Exhibition Dates: March 5 – March 29, 2025
- Artist Reception & Awards: March 29, 2025 | 12:30 – 2 PM
- Artwork Pickup: March 29, 2025 | 2 – 4 PM
- 3rd Thursday Art Walk: March 20, 2025 | 5 – 8 PM
Submission Process:
All submissions must be made through Smarter Entry. Details, guidelines, and the submission link can be found at stanislausarts.org/exhibitions .
Eligibility:
- Open to all artists aged 2–17 who reside in Stanislaus County.
- Artwork must be original and created by the young artist.
Awards:
Awards will be presented in multiple age categories during the Artist Reception.
Entry Fee:
$10 per entry, up to 5 entries per artist.
Young Members with a student or are part of a Family membership can submit their first entry for free with their members code.
Questions?
Contact us at gallery@stanislausarts.org .
LIFE IN MOTION 2025 - Online Photography Exhibit
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for “LIFE IN MOTION 2025". Photographers of any level are invited to submit to this open juried online photography exhibit.
Any interpretation of the theme will be considered. Cash prizes awarded for First Place, Second Place and Honorable Mention.
Submit your JPEG's by Sunday, February 23, 2025 by midnight.
Photographs used must be the artist's own. Photo editing apps and programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to enhance original photographs. Digital scans, stock, image downloads or word generated AI images may not be used.
All artwork must be created within the past three years.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on March 7, 2025. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by March 7, 2025, contact manager@capecodartcenter.org. Check your junk email and promotion email folders.
"LIFE IN MOTION" will be live on our website Friday, March 7, 2025. This exhibit will also be shown on a screen at Cape Cod Art Center.
The image is by Bretton Zinger, "Redford Shaking Off".
InFocus Photography Competition Exhibition and Sale 2025
The InFocus Photography Competition and Exhibition was first held in 1987 and has become one of the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance’s most successful events.
The show draws both amateur and professional entries and over the years we’ve seen a steady increase in both the number of entries and the quality of the photographs accepted into the show.
InFocus offers both cash and merchandise as prizes for the winning photographs. A new category, the Excellence in Photography Award, was added a few years ago. It is named for the former resident, and nationally renowned photographer, Charles Moore.
InFocus is a program of Tuolumne County Arts (formerly the Central Sierra Arts Council), and as such, it is a non-profit exhibition.
Thanks to the show’s generous sponsor’s contributions and the show’s entry fees, InFocus is a self-sustaining event.
Night, Light, & Half Light
Night, Light, & Half Light—Juried National Exhibition
Juror: TBD
April 3 – May 10, 2025
Night, Light, & Half Light
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, April 3, 6 - 8 PM
National Show, open to all media, original works in black, white, and grays.
ABOUT THE THEME: South Shore Art Center presents a biannual black and white juried exhibition, open to artists working in all media. Works must be original. We are interested in the interplay between light and composition, within the constraints of black, white, and gray. We have titled this exhibit, Night, Light, and Half Light as a nod to William Butler Yeats’ “Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven,” which we have provided below.
“Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven”
William Butler Yeats
Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday, March 2, 2024, end of day.
JPEG SIZING: Images submitted via Smarter Entry should be at least 1280 pixels in the longest dimension at 72 ppi; file size not to exceed 2 MB.
FEES
$25 for three images. $10 for each additional image up to 6 total images.
ALL WORKS MUST BE FOR SALE. South Shore Art Center receives 40% of the purchase price. Please submit only work that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety. Work must have been created within the past three years. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. No pricing changes will be allowed after acceptance. Living artists only. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Entries must not have been previously exhibited at SSAC or the SSAC Arts Festival. If the work does not fully reflect what is represented on the submitted image, South Shore Art Center reserves the right to eliminate it from the exhibition.
SPECIFICATIONS
Two-dimensional work must be professionally presented and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers, no sandwich frames. 3-D work should include a sturdy pedestal.
NOTIFICATION
All submitting artists will receive a group email by the end of day on Friday, March 7 with a list of accepted works.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK
Shipping, return shipping and a $25 handling fee for shipped work are the responsibility of the artist. No Sunday Deliveries. Delivery by Saturday, March 29. Hand delivered work drop off: Thursday, March 27 – Saturday, March 29, 10:00am–4:00pm.
PICK-UP/RETURN DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
Hand delivered works may be picked up between Monday, May 12 – Wednesday, May 14, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. SSAC will return shipped work by May 31, 2024. A handling fee of $25 is required for shipped artwork.
LIABILITY
I understand that South Shore Art Center will ensure work accepted to the extent of 60% of the artist’s stated value while the work is in the Art Center’s custody and control.
AGREEMENT
Submission to Night, Light, and Half Light constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this show. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to photograph or use a submitted image for an accepted work for publicity purposes. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to reject any work not resembling the submitted entry or work that is not ready to be shown according to the aforementioned specifications.
PRIZES
First Prize, $500
Second Prize, $300
Third Prize, $200
Awards of Merit (3)
63rd Annual Spring Art Show 2025
“63rd Annual Spring Art Show” is accepting entries via Enter Show Here from December 1, 2024 through March 9, 2025.
An Open Juried Art Show
Show will be held at
Durst Winery and Estates
10173 Acampo Rd
Acampo, CA 95220
209 - 601-1413
April 5th and 6th, 2025 - Noon to 4PM
Jurors: TBD
Prospectus is at www.lodiartcenter.org
Brookgreen Inspires--Women Create
National Association of Women Artists South Carolina Chapter Presents Brookgreen Inspires—Women Create
May 3 – July 20, 2025
Preview Reception: May 2, 2025
Brookgreen Gardens
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Eligibility:
This NAWA exhibit is only for current NAWA SC members. You MUST be a member in good standing during the entire date range of the exhibit, May 2-July 20, 2025. If you are a National NAWA member and would like to participate, you can join the SC Chapter today. Contact Membership Chair Susan Irish at: art.nawasc@gmail.com.
Art submissions:
Submissions are handled through https://client.smarterentry.com/nawasc. This is a juried exhibit. Please read the prospectus thoroughly. You may submit up to two artworks. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. Entry fee: Two works of art $35.
Theme: Brookgreen Inspires
Brookgreen Gardens is a renowned sculpture garden located south of Murrell's Inlet, SC, covering over 9,000 acres. Originally a rice plantation, it was later transformed into an award-winning sculpture garden. Brookgreen Gardens boasts an extensive collection of sculptures, flowers, plants, and animals. The visionary behind Brookgreen Gardens was Anna Hyatt Huntington, a member of NAWA, and it is now considered one of the top sculpture gardens in the US.
According to their mission statement, Brookgreen Gardens aims to:
- Collect, preserve, and exhibit figurative sculpture by American artists;
- Cultivate a display garden and exhibit sculptures therein;
- Collect, preserve, and exhibit the plants, animals, and cultural materials of the South Carolina Lowcountry;
- Educate a diverse audience about sculpture, horticulture, and the ecology and history of the Lowcountry;
- Provide additional artistic and cultural opportunities for members, guests, and the community;
- Sustain the institution and all of its assets with visionary leadership, sound management, and prudent fiscal policies.
For the 2025 annual exhibit, you are required to create artwork that is directly influenced by Brookgreen Gardens and reflects their passion for sculpture, plants, zoo animals, and the history of this magnificent property. Given the nature of this venue, sculpture pieces are highly encouraged, and are essential to highlight the continuity between Anna Hyatt Huntington and NAWA. As always, all forms of art will be considered for this juried exhibit.
To learn more please visit Brookgreen.org.
Awards:
Liz Miller, curator of Burroughs Chapin Museum of Art, Murrells Inlet, SC will be our juror.
BEST IN SHOW $500
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2D First $300 |
3D First $300 |
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2D Second $200 |
3D Second $200 |
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2D Third $100 |
3D Third $100 |
Contact: Exhibition Chair Staci Swider staciswider@gmail.com
Calendar:
February 3 – March 28, 2025: Submission timeframe. Submit entries at: https://client.smarterentry.com/nawasc. Entry opens Feb 3, 2025 and entry deadline is Mar 28, 2025. When the deadline is reached, the SmarterEntry program is automatically closed to submissions.
April 7, 2025: Notification of acceptance.
Notification will be through email from SmarterEntry and posted on NAWA SC FaceBook pages.
April 18, 2025: Hand delivered artwork due at Brookgreen Garden.
We will make every effort to help you deliver your artwork. Once we know who is participating we will try to arrange for transportation where possible.
- Hand delivered artwork: If hand delivering, art must arrive at BG Friday, April 18, 2025. Please arrive 10am-noon or 1:30-4pm.
- *Installation pieces, if hand delivered, must be delivered on April 18 with thorough instructions and photographs to assist the staff. You may visit and review the installation May 1, 2025, 10am-4pm. If you need special accommodations, please email StaciSwider@gmail.com
Shipped Artwork: Please read!
Work is to be shipped to the following:
Coastal Transfer and Storage
3295 S. Frazer St
Georgetown, SC 29440
Attn: Susan McClary
843-546-4563
Arrival April 14-18, 2025
- Do NOT ship your artwork to Brookgreen Garden directly.
- All shipped artwork must have prepaid barcoded UPS or FedEx return shipping label included in shipped work. Shipping box must be sturdy enough to handle return shipping. (No counter labels or US Postal Service labels or stamps). No packing peanuts; please advise shipper of this or work will be returned. Please use sturdy, reusable cartons with adequate packing materials to withstand return shipping. Please use bubble wrap as opposed to airbags, which tend to deflate before the end of the exhibition. Please do not use oversized packaging. Tape return shipping label to back of artwork along with the art exhibit artwork ID label.
- The space allows for installation work and large pieces. If your piece has special installation needs, upon acceptance we will set up a time for you to discuss your work with the curator. Installation entries should be accompanied by work in progress photos, full installation photos if available, and/or sketches.
- The museum has pedestals available for sculpture.
- Please direct questions about large work or installations to art.nawasc@gmail.com.
- Installations may be reviewed May 1, 2025, 10am-4pm.
- Mark the outside of the box “Brookgreen Inspires—Women Create”
May 2, 2025: Exhibit Preview Reception
- 4:30-5:30pm Artists meet with Curator’s Circle. Name tags will be provided. BG will need a list of who is in attendance. Please respond to StaciSwider@gmail.com to let her know if you plan to attend.
- 5:30-7:00pm Reception
May 3, 2025 : Exhibit Opens
- 9:00am Exhibit opens. No fanfare.
- 2:00pm Curator talk in galleries. Artists in attendance are then asked to station at their artworks to engage with visitors as they tour the exhibit.
July 20, 2025: Exhibit Closes and Return of Artwork
- Hand delivered art should be picked up at the gallery on July 21, 2025 before 4pm. Art is to be signed out with the NAWASC coordinator. Please avoid 12:15-1:30 while staff is at lunch.
- Shipped artwork will be returned ASAP.
Entry Guidelines and Specifications:
- Work exhibited in any previous "NAWASC Exhibit" is not eligible
- This is a juried exhibit. Acceptance is at the discretion of NAWASC board.
- Finished size: Brookgreen Garden has not put a size limit on art. Work may not be suspended from the ceiling. There is a 20lb limit for wall relief work.
- Pedestal display is accepted and encouraged.
- Museum presentation is important! Professional presentation is required:
- All two-dimensional framed art must be securely fitted with wire and ready to hand. All wire must be strung tightly and securely straight across the back. No saw tooth hangers.
- Any other hanging material must be approved by the chairman prior to the hanging date.
- Mats of any color may be used. All mats must be clean and professionally presented
- Unframed oils and acrylics must have gallery-wrap and neatly finished on all edges. No staples showing. Canvas should be at least 1" but preferably 1.5 "
- Paintings or frames with wet paint will not be accepted. Watercolors must be matted and framed or on appropriate watercolor canvas with finished edges.
- Work does not need to be for sale. Price, title, dimensions of entered work cannot be changed.
- Accepted work cannot be substituted and must be available for the duration of the exhibit.
- Art must be original - no reproductions or Giclee prints
- When submitting your work on SmarterEntry, do not photograph your work in frames.
- Graphic violence and/or lewd sexual content is prohibited. Nudes are acceptable at the discretion of the committee.
- All work is to be original and completed by the NAWA artist alone or NAWA collaborative partners. Original art must comply with all national and international copyright laws as applicable. The artist must own the right to their art solely. No AI generated art.
- Work will not be hung if it is damaged in transit. You will be notified immediately if your work arrives damaged.
- NAWA and Brookgreen reserve the right to refuse work not professionally presented.
- Photos taken at Brookgreen can be exhibited but must be listed as "NFS".
Entering Your Images
- All entries are submitted at https://client.smarterentry.com/nawasc.
- Entry form must be filled out in its entirety.
- Submit art size up to nearest inch; if art is framed, submit framed size.
- Do not include frame or mat when submitting photos of your art. Crop the photo to include only the artwork; be sure your image is right side up.
- Images should be of good quality and no larger than 5MB, 1200 - 1500 pixels on the longest side at 300 dpi.
- Images should be in JPEG format
- If you need help entering your images, email to: terry@smarterentry.com.
Please be sure to add terry@smarterentry.com and art.nawasc@gmail.com to your safe senders list to ensure you receive notifications about this exhibit.
Artist Bio and Statement of Inspiration:
A binder of Artist Bios and Statements of Inspiration on exhibited art will be available to gallery visitors who may desire more information on artists and their work. If you wish your information included in the binder, please email your statement to StaciSwider@gmail.com, subject line NAWASC INSPIRATION or NAWASC BIO. We have many bios on file so you do not need to email your bio unless you are updating. If you wish, you may also add your business card or rack card to the back of your work and it will also be added to the binder.
Sales:
Brookgreen Garden will retain 25% sales commission; NAWA SC Chapter will retain 10% of sales; and artists will receive 65% of their art sales. All sales will be handled by Brookgreen Garden. The artist is responsible for forwarding 10% of the sale price to NAWASC on or before midnight August 15, 2025. Please contact Melinda Welker at mswelker@hotmail.com to complete this transaction.
THE SPRING NATIONAL 2025
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for "THE SPRING NATIONAL 2025". Open to all emerging & established artists, photographers and sculptors. No crafts or commercial prints will be accepted.
Any subject matter is considered.
Cash awards given to Best of Show, First Place, Second Place and Third Place in all mediums with five or more in a category. A special award for Best Landscape will also be awarded.
Members must enter CCAC in the discount code box, then click "apply" for member discount. *Membership status will be verified*
Take the best picture of your art and submit your JPEG's by Sunday, April 13, 2025 by midnight.
For painters of all media: Entries must be of original work, they cannot be a copy of another painting; a magazine or newspaper photo, or any type of reproduction; the entry must be the artist's own composition.
For Photography: Photographs used must be the artist's own. Photo editing apps and programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to enhance original photographs. Digital scans, stock, image downloads or word generated AI images may not be used.
For Digital Art: All work should be of the artist’s own creation. Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work. Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.
No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
All artwork must be created within the past three years. Framed artwork must be less than 45" in length. No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on Friday, April 25, 2025. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by April 25th, contact manager@capecodartcenter.org. Check your junk email and promotion email folders.
"THE SPRING NATIONAL" will be exhibited in our galleries May 12 - June 13, 2025. Receiving day for accepted pieces is Monday, May 12th, between 9-4:00. If shipping, NO packaging peanuts allowed. If using U.S. Postal Service, mail work to P. O. Box 85, Barnstable, MA 02630. If using FedEx or UPS, send artwork to 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630.
The open reception will be Friday, May 16, 5:00-7:00 pm, awards presented at 6:00 pm.
Pick up day is Monday, June 16, 2025.
2025 Photo Contest
Winyah Rivers Alliance is launching our 2025 Summer Campaign. We'll be hosting events throughout our greater Winyah Bay watershed including our annual Photography Contest.
We invite you to participate in our 2025 Photography Contest, sharing your photographs celebrating our fishable, swimmable, drinkable rivers.
Rules for Entering:
- The contest is open to everyone. Emphasis in judging will be given to photographs that show the splendor and charm of our local rivers and ecosystems.
- Each contestant may enter as many photographs as desired. Entry fee is $11.00 per photograph.
- Entry Categories are: a) Georgetown County Heritage (iconic); b) Scenic; c) Wildlife
- The photographs should have been taken in North or South Carolina (note: for the Georgetown County category, the photo must be taken in Georgetown County, SC)
- Each contestant agrees to allow Winyah Rivers Alliance, and its sponsors, to use their entries, without compensation, to promote our goal. This may include exhibition, calendar, and fundraising. All entrants will retain the right to their work.
- To enter, go to https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry#. No need to resize your image; the website will resize it to fit. Should your image win, a TIFF or PSD file at 300 PPI must be made available for printing purposes.
- Winners will be contacted prior to, and announced at, our Photo Contest Reception scheduled for Friday, October 16th, 11:30am-1:30pm, at the Waccamaw Neck Library in Pawley's Island..
- The following awards will be presented: Best of Show - $150.00; 1st Place in each category - $100.00; Second and third place winners will also receive prizes. Winners are eligible for only one prize.
- All entries must be received by September 30th.
- For questions, email winyahrivers@winyahrivers.org.
Thank you Sponsors!
803 Labs, Inc., The Bunnelle Foundation
DeBlois Gallery Annual Fine Arts & Artisan Marketplace
Our annual Fine Arts and Artisans marketplace of giftable objets d'art and artisanal treasures!
Show dates: Saturday, November 2 to Sunday, December 22, 2024
Delivery dates: October 28 and 29, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, at the Gallery: or by appointment **
Final day: December 22, 2024
Pickup of unsold work: December 22, 1:00 to 5:00 pm; or by appointment **
Entry fee: $30
Commission: 25%
** Questions or delivery/pickup alternatives, please email debloisgallery@gmail.com, or call/text Lisa May at (401) 529-2617.
- Fine Art guidelines: Up to 4 works at a time; sold pieces may be replaced. Wall work: max size is 60" outside circumference; max price $300.
- Two-dimensional work must be wired for hanging, no sawtooth hangers. Delivered work must include a list of your work and a sticky note on the front with your name, title of work, and price.
- Artisanal work: No quantity limit; please supply display pieces for jewelry and cards. We'd love to have your wearable art, whimsies, cards, ornaments, stocking stuffers, jewelry, pottery, and wooden ware!
- The gallery will staff the show, and will handle all sales. Sales for this show are cash and carry, and work may be replenished as needed.
- By consigning my art works to DeBlois Gallery for exhibition, I acknowledge and understand that there will be a commission of 25% of the sales price for each piece that is sold, and that the gallery will handle all sales.
- I acknowledge and understand that DeBlois Gallery will take all possible care in handling my work. DeBlois Gallery's insurance does not cover work that it does not own and is not liable for any loss or damage that may occur while my work is at DeBlois Gallery.
Members' Exhibition 2024/25 Part I M-Z
This is the 68th Annual Art League of Long Island Members' Exhibition. Due to the large response to this exhibit, it is split in half by alphabet. All entrants are entitled to exhibit one work. You must enter the details of your submission and an image of your work in SmarterEntry. All entries will be exhibited. This year, Part I is M-Z and Part II is A-L. The juror for awards is Karli Wurzelbacher, Heckscher Museum Curator. Please email a 2MB JPEG of work for possible use in promotional materials to gallery@artleagueli.org. This exhibit is open to members only. Not a member? Not a problem. Call 631-462-5400 ext. 222
Please refer to prospectus for guidelines and dates.
Members' Exhibition 2024/25 Part II A-L
This is the 68th Annual Art League of Long Island Members' Exhibition. Due to the large response to this exhibit, it is split in half by alphabet. All entrants are entitled to exhibit one work. You must enter the details of your submission and an image of your work in SmarterEntry. All entries will be exhibited. This year, Part I is M-Z and Part II is A-L. The juror for awards is Karli Wurzelbacher, Heckscher Museum Curator. Please email a 2MB JPEG of work for possible use in promotional materials to gallery@artleagueli.org. This exhibit is open to members only. Not a member? Not a problem. Call 631-462-5400 ext. 222
Please refer to prospectus for guidelines and dates.
THEME: Landscapes | Juror: Sandrine Hermand-Grisel 2025
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.
2025 Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition
The 2025 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.
Spark! Teacher and Student Show 2024
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Plymouth Center for the Arts offers a wide variety of classes and workshops that spark creativity and help artists of all levels build their skills and explore new artwork media. We are excited to provide an opportunity for our instructors and their students to showcase their artworks in a special, non-themed gallery exhibit. Spark! will be displayed in the Gallery from Wednesday, December 4th thru Sunday, December 22nd. This show is open only to Plymouth Center for the Arts instructors and their students who have participated in our adult and youth classes and workshops. Artists are encouraged to submit artwork they have completed as classwork within the last 12 months. Exhibiting membership is not required. This exhibit will not be judged. |
Categories
Painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, pastel, mixed-media, fine crafts, pottery, digital art and sculpture
Theme: In-Between Moments | Curated By: Praxis Directors 2024
Theme: In-Between Moments | Curated By: Praxis Directors
“The most perceptive photographers can make compelling pictures out of uninteresting moments.” – Alex Tehrani
French novelist Georges Perec declared that we should found “an anthropology of the ordinary” as revolt against cultural and mass media exploitation of the exotic - the relentless parade of trauma elevated above the routine of everyday events. Perec’s revolt against the frenzy of trauma (the shameful, the voyeuristic and the spectacular) was to excessively document the ordinary in daily life, meticulously accounting for everything and anything in one’s immediate surroundings in an active attempt to uncover the unimportant and the insignificant.
Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art that explores the in-between moments of life and endeavors to notice the unnoticeable, the mundane, the banal and anti-climactic. "In giving value to the ordinary we, in turn, begin to value the space of our own identity and everyday ‘normal’ experience that lies outside of commodified and predefined trajectories of trauma exploitation. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.
Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters - "Up Close"
In partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop in Frisco, VAGF presents Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters! The theme for this show is "Up Close" .
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. Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by November 16, 2024. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by November 21, 2024.
Please make note of these dates and times: Accepted works must be delivered to the Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 100, Frisco TX 75035 on Sunday, December 8, 2024 between 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A "Meet the Artists" event will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the dropoff time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 36 inches in either dimension (including the frame).
All artwork sold must remain on display until the end of exhibition.
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have value of at least $100. Artwork that is not for sale will not be accepted.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
The Narrative
A narrative can tell stories about a wide range of subjects, recount tales from religion, myth, legend, history, and literature, or examine existential questions, such as the meaning of life, death, and the nature of reality. A well-crafted narrative can transport us to another time and place, entertain, educate, and inspire or help us to view the world in a new way, reminding us of our shared humanity and the beauty of the world around us. Tell us, what's your story?
The Narrative 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.
Director’s Choice: $100
Curator’s Choice: $50
Honorable Mention: $25
Submission Deadline: November 15th, 2024
Juror Notifications: November 27th, 2024
Format: Online Exhibition
Exhibition: December 1st, 2024 - January 1st, 2025
Precious Gifts
Calling on artists! Articipate is seeking art from Michigan artists for a “Precious Gifts” market. We’d love to feature your art in the form of unique, perfect Holiday gifts. During the month of December, Articipate will become a Berkley Showcase and Market place, open everyday, except holidays from 12:00pm to 5:30pm.
Please consider submitting art pieces such as small paintings, ceramics, stationary, journals, ornaments, hats & scarfs, etc.
YES! The Rocky Neck Year End Show
An all-members, unjuried show !!
The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites all artist members to submit one recent work for inclusion in YES! The Rocky Neck Year End Show, an all-members, unjuried exhibition to be held at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and online at RNACexhibitions.com.
We are asking for one new work that exemplifies your year of art making. All media welcome.
A Year of Reflection: Life and World Events
The Stanislaus Arts Council invites artists to join A Year of Reflection: Life and World Events, an exhibition from November 20th to December 19th, 2024, exploring the significant personal, social, and global events of the past year. We seek artworks reflecting major occurrences and transformations, including global events such as political changes and environmental issues, as well as historical reflections that draw parallels with past events.
Artworks exploring social and cultural shifts, community impacts, and personal stories related to broader events are encouraged. We also welcome pieces that capture the emotional landscape of the year and envision a hopeful future, offering visionary ideas and solutions inspired by the year's challenges and opportunities.
Contemporary Ceramic Show
The Contemporary Ceramic Show will highlight innovations in 3D ceramic art. Our objectives are to recognize local artists’ talent, to draw new audiences into Articipate and into ceramic arts.
Opening December 1, the “Contemporary Ceramic Show” will exclusively feature 3D ceramic art on pedestals throughout the floor. Later, on December 6, Articipate will host another opening for a juried show of 2D wall paintings by local artists. The 2D paintings and the 3D ceramic art on pedestals will be shown together until the show ends on December 29th.
Gallery 14 Juried Photographic Exhibit 2025
Artists are invited to submit a maximum of 8 photos for exhibit at Gallery 14. Important: photographs must be delivered in person to Gallery 14 in Hopewell, NJ. Please see Delivery of Work details below.
Submission Guidelines
By Sunday November 10, upload and pay for your images. Images must not have any signature or other identifying mark on them. AI-generated images are not eligible for entry.
Accepted file format is jpg, maximum 2000 pixels long edge, maximum file size 2MB, labeled: lastname_firstname_title.
Maximum size of final work, including frame, must be no larger than 30” in width and 36” in height.
The show is limited to approximately 40 pieces. Selected participants will be notified by December 4, 2023.
Awards
Cash awards will be presented for Best in Show and Awards of Excellence and Merit. Honorable Mention awards will also be given
Delivery of Work
Photographs selected for exhibit must be brought to Gallery 14 at 14 Mercer Street in Hopewell, NJ ready for hanging on January 3, from 4 - 6 p.m. or January 4, from 10 - noon. Entrants who have work accepted will be sent information about framing requirements and alternative drop off arrangements.
Sales
Gallery 14 will receive a 35% commission. All work must remain on display until the end of the exhibit and all pieces must be self-insured.
Fees
The fee is $12 for each photo submitted.
Notification of Selection Date
- December 4, 2024
Delivery of Work
- January 3, from 4 – 6 p.m. or January 4, from 10 - noon, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell, NJ 08525
Exhibition Dates
- January 11 - February 2, 2025
Gallery 14 reserves the right to use accepted images for publicity with an artist’s credit line. By submitting images to this exhibition, you agree to grant permission to have them on our website and printed material promoting the exhibition.
Holiday Show 2024
Art as a Gift
Our Holiday Extravaganza allows artists to submit up to 3 works and both Portsmouth Arts Guild Members and Non-Members are invited to participate. We want to encourage attendees to consider art as a gift and are therefore setting size and price restrictions. Please review our regulations and restrictions for this exhibit PAG 2024 Holiday Show before submitting your artwork. We also allow artists to submit previously submitted work for our Holiday show!
Member Pricing -1 Entry: $20.00 Each Additional Entry: $5.00 Maximum 3
Non Members Pricing - 1 Entry: $25.00 Each Additional Entry: $7.50 USD Maximum 3
CATWALK FOR A CAUSE- Fashion Show Fundraiser
Call for Artists:
"Catwalk for a Cause: Fashion Show Fundraiser
🎨 Are you a visionary artist ready to showcase your unique creations on the runway?
We're seeking individual artists to join us for a fashion show fundraiser!!
✨ Criteria:
- All wearable art and fashion must be original creations by individual artists.
- Let your creativity flow - mix and match mediums in innovative ways! Upcycle, Couture, ready to wear, recycled, camp ...we want to see it.
- Each artist must provide models to showcase their designs.
- Submit a picture, design sketch of your entry through our online entry system.
- Artists and models must be available for a full run-through in our theater space the week before the show.
- Attendance at the introduction meeting and tech call rehearsal is mandatory.
👗 Fashionable Wears:
- Show us your wearable art - from purses to shoes, anything goes!
- Include picture examples and a description of the mediums used in creating your wears.
Let your imagination run wild and be part of a fashion show that's not just about style, but also about making a difference! 🌟 #CatwalkForACause #FashionForTheMAC 🎭
Open '25
Open Call is just that, an open theme - all subjects, The SE Center is looking for images of any theme, media, digital, analog, or antique processes that show your best work. Analog and digital manipulation in all its forms welcome. Monochrome or color, all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Our juror for the SE Center Open is Tatum K. Tatum, the gallery manager at SE Center, has been a valued member of the team for over five years. Her role involves the expert management of printing, framing, and installing exhibitions, where she applies a keen eye for detail and a thorough understanding of art presentation. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Tatum is passionate about 35 mm film photography and enjoys exploring and photographing diverse subjects, which highlights her distinctive creative vision and artistic approach.
35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived. Participating artists that can attend have the opportunity for a Portfolio Review by SE Center Director Michael Pannier on the following Saturday morning (reservations needed).
Remembrances
Bay Area artists are asked to submit work that evokes a feeling of nostalgia or that pays homage to people, places or things from the past. This show is a chance to reflect upon, mourn, and celebrate what once was.
All 2D and 3D media, and all artistic styles are welcome, except video. Artists need to obtain copyright approval to use images that have not been originally created by them.
Juror: Donna C. Davis, Creative Director/Curator of UMA Gallery
Please carefully read the Call for Entries for complete details.
2024 Capturing Mid-South Life Photography Contest
2024 Capturing MidSouth Life Photography Contest is open to all photographers residing in West Tennessee and surrounding states.
Submissions are $10 each. Multiple submissions are allowed. Categories include: Lifestyle, Landscapes & Architecture, Wildlife & Pets, Abstract & Object, Sports, and Food.
Images must not contain violence or nudity. Images must be the original work of the individual submitting the entry. All photos must be submitted in 300 d.p.i.
Winning submissions will be featured in Destination Magazine.
One overall winner will be selected to receive a $300 prize, a framed copy of their work, and a 12-month subscription to the State Gazette. Each category winner will receive a $100 prize, a free 2024 Shoot Dyer County hard copy photograph book, and a framed copy of their work.
This contest is sponsored by the Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber of Commerce.
A virtual gallery will be also be made available online, showcasing the images of each overall winner.
Annual Fall/Winter Holiday Small Works Show 2024
Annual Fall/Winter Holiday Small Works Show Open Show Non-juried (all entries accepted) November 2, 2024- December 30, 2024
Open Show Non-juried (all entries accepted that meet the requirements)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
· Exhibitors may submit up to three original works in any medium not shown at SBG in the last 3 years.
· No photography, laser prints, or computer generated accepted.
· Size not to exceed 16” per side including frame.
· Sculpture not to exceed 20lbs
· Prices not to exceed $500
· All entries must be for sale - Gallery Sales Commission is 35% for each work sold.
· Artwork must be professionally presented, ready to hang with proper wiring, name of artist, title of work, and price must be 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
· Sold works can be replaced with new art at the request of SBG
ENTRIES SUBMITTED online via Smarter Entry *
ENTRY DEADLINE: October 23, 2024 11:59:00 PM (EDT)
DROP OFF DATES: October 26,27,28,2024 12:00PM to 4:30PM
PICK UP DATES: January 3,4,5,6 2025 12:00PM to 3:30PM
Please Note above drop off and pick up dates
- no exceptions without prior approval from Spring Bull Gallery
FEES
One entry $25, two or three entries $45.
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- SBG reserves the right to re-fuse work that does not meet requirements. 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.
Ornament
Artists are invited to submit work that embodies ideas and elements of “Ornament.” This may be reflected in style, subject matter, mood, materials, method of execution or in whatever way the artist chooses. In addition to works recognizable as ornaments themselves, we welcome art that explores the many ways and reasons why humans (or other species!) practice embellishment - of our bodies, personal spaces, vehicles, etc. Craft (single objects or multiples) is welcome and artists are encouraged to consider this an opportunity for holiday sales, with work priced accordingly.
Spectrum of Exposure
WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW SUBMISSIONS
We are pleased to announce our national juried photography exhibition "Spectrum of Exposure" opening November 2, 2024.
"Spectrum of Exposure" will showcase photography-based artwork that exemplifies and defines the realm of photography in our post-Covid culture. We seek to make a comprehensive statement that demonstrates the art, science, vision, and magic of photography.
BWAC welcomes back Fritz (Steven) Weiss, its former President, as curator and juror of the photography exhibition. We anticipate a spectacular show under his direction and selections.
Our gallery is genuinely one-of-a-kind, located in a large Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn, NY. Its large exhibition space allows for multiple shows and affords us the opportunity to exhibit large artwork and photography.
Submit your art for consideration in an all-encompassing show.
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline October 4, 2024
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, November 2 – Sunday, November 24, 2024 (weekends) 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
This call for submissions is accessible to all inhabitants of the United States and its territories who are 18 years or older.
This is a juried show for artists who work in film and digital photography, including film/video elements as part of an installation.
All artworks must have an original concept, design, and execution.
Note:
- Artwork must be available for sale. NFS or POR will not be considered
- Crafts, kit work or reproductions of original works in other media (such as giclee reproductions of oil paintings), unless used as part of a mixed media work, will not be considered
Oversize Work, exceeding 72” X 72”, and overweight work exceeding 30lbs, are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff, but must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed and removed by the artist (or their agent) upon prior arrangement with BWAC. Any work not meeting these eligibility requirements can automatically be disqualified regardless of juror selection.
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
- Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight of October 4, 2024. All entry fees are non‐refundable.
- BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibitions sold artwork
FEE SUMMARY
The following fees are linked with various alternatives based on participation. Shipping and Handling is solely for artists who have to ship to us.
- Shipping – Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
- Handling fees - $30 Covers unpacking/repacking for return shipping as well as storage of original packaging or procurement of replacement packaging. This fee will be waived if shipped in an Air float box.
All judging for the competition will be on‐line and artwork is blind juried by the curator Fritz (Steven) Weiss. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the jurors/curators is final.
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION
Follow the directions to create a profile, if you are new to Smarter Entry or have used the system prior to August 27, 2012. Profiles created in Smarter Entry after the date above have been saved in the system. Simply log in using your email as your username.
- Select “Spectrum of Exposure” to register (UNDER AVAILABLE SHOWS). You will be redirected to a secure page to pay the application fee and upload your work.
- Once you have paid your application fee, you can upload your images by finding the show(s) you registered for under REGISTERED SHOWS. Submit your images as JPG or PNG file with the shortest side being no less than 1,280 pixels, max file size 4MB.
- Click on the Choose File button to browse for the file you want to upload. The actual file name is the image file title you see in a directory / folder. File names you choose cannot have special characters.
- When you select and insert your file, the Smarter Entry system will convert your filename to something like this: c:\my_harddrive\filename.jpg, this is only the path to the uploaded file, so special characters here created by the Smarter Entry system is fine.
- Upload your image as directed. Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk are required. Selling price and year created will not be a factor in the curator’s selection. Use the Additional Notes box for information you would like the curator to consider if it’s not obvious. These notes may be used as part of the exhibition.
- Click Add Image to upload it to the show. While the image is uploading do not press the back button or otherwise interfere with the upload process. When the image appears below, it has been submitted to the competition. You will receive no additional confirmation of receipt. You may have to scroll down to see all images.
Repeat this process for all your images. You can click "Return to Account" on the left-hand bar at any time, then return later to submit more images. You can delete and resubmit a new image at no additional cost. You can edit the information submitted up to the deadline.
ONCE THE FINAL DEADLINE HAS PASSED, YOU WILL NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR SUBMISSION FORM. PLEASE KEEP THE SIZES AND PRICES AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU MIGHT NEED FROM YOUR SUBMITTED WORK.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Direct all questions to shows@bwac.org. The curator’s results will be emailed by October 9, 2024. A RETURN CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED by October 18, 2024, to hold a spot in the exhibition. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will direct you to contact BWAC’s Curator in charge of installation for further information.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “Spectrum of Exposure” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
NYC4PA PRIMARY COLORS 2024
RED, YELLOW, and BLUE are the three basic paint colors an artist needs to create all the colors they use on their palate. Although most of what we see in our daily life is the world of color generated from the infinite number of combinations of these elements, each stands out on its own as an important visual element.
This competition is about images in which one of these colors is a critical component. You will submit each image into one of the categories RED, BLUE or YELLOW. Do you have a monochrome image with a red car parked at the curb, a portrait with a funky pair of yellow sunglasses or a city image with a blue bench as the major element. Have you modified a print to be all shades of red? Essentially any image where red, yellow or blue stands out as an important part of the composition is fits the bill. Be creative and send us your best!
Please Note
Images awarded an NYC4PA prize within the past 2 years are not eligible. Images submitted that were not selected for a prize may be submitted at any time.
We use a blind jury process – no signatures or watermarks on the submitted files.
Seventeenth Annual Cup Show – Form and Function
Gulf Coast State College Amelia Center Gallery is hosting its annual juried exhibition that explores the idea of the drinking vessel. The focus of the exhibit is on the function and concept of the drinking vessel, including its relation to history, politics, craft, technology, utility, and narrative. It is a survey of the wide variety of approaches to contemporary ceramics through the lens of the most intimate and accessible vessel – the cup. This year’s juror is Martha Grover.
WILD, CRAZY AND ABSURD 2024 - Online Digital Art Exhibit
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for "WILD CRAZY AND ABSURD 2024". Artists of any level are invited to submit to this open juried online Digital Art exhibit.
Any interpretation of the theme will be considered. Cash prizes awarded for First Place, Second Place and Honorable Mention.
Submit your JPEG's by Sunday, October 20, 2024 by midnight.
Diana deAvila will be judging this exhibit.
What is digital art: The digital artist uses pixels rather than paint. Pixels can be captured from DSLs to mobile devices. The artist develops images on computers, mobile phones and tablets to express their creative vision. Many styles of editing are accessible to the artist including digital drawing, digital painting, digital collage with photographs or experimental abstract design or apps. Digital Art is progressive!
All work should be of the artist’s own creation. Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work. Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.
All artwork must be created within the past three years.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on November 1, 2024. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by November 1st, contact manager@capecodartcenter.org. Check your junk and promotion email folders.
"WILD, CRAZY AND ABSURD 2024" will be live on our website Friday, November 1, 2024. This exhibit will also be shown on a screen at Cape Cod Art Center.
Icon image "Humpty Found Art", by Diana deAvila, Digital Art
Fearless Watercolors – “Acuarelas con Cojones”
WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW SUBMISSIONS
BWAC is thrilled to announce an open call for a gutsy watercolor show, “Fearless Watercolors – Acuarelas con Cojones."
We are looking for bold, vivid, flowing, and experimental watercolors relating to all subject matter including abstract.
"Cojones" is one of the most versatile Spanish's words. In this context, the meaning and impact of such a phrase would be lost if translated into literal English. But what a perfect phrase to describe what we want, BOLD, FEARLESS, and full of NERVE watercolors. As the Spanish phrase suggest with guts and panache, "CON COJONES.”
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
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Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline October 4th, 2024
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Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, Nov 2, – Sunday, Nov 24, 2024, weekends 1‐6 P.M.
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Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov 2, 2024, from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
This call for submission is open to all residents of the U.S. and its Territories, 18 years of age or older. This is a juried exhibition for artists working primarily in watercolor. Some collage, other fluid water media, sculptural elements and performance will be considered.
All artworks must be original in concept, design and execution.
Note:
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Artwork must be available for sale. NFS or POR will not be considered.
Crafts, kit work or reproductions of original works in other media (such as
giclee reproductions of oil paintings), unless used as part of a mixed media work, will not be considered
Oversize Work, exceeding 72” X 72”, and overweight work exceeding 30lbs, are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff, but must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed and removed by the artist (or their agent) upon prior arrangement with BWAC. Any work not meeting these eligibility requirements can automatically be disqualified regardless of juror selection.
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
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Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight of October 1, 2024. All entry fees are non‐refundable.
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BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all sold artworks.
FEE SUMMARY
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Below are fees associated with various options depending on participation. Shipping and
Handling is only for artists that need to ship to us:
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Shipping – Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping
instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
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Handling fees - $30 Covers unpacking/repacking for return shipping as well as storage of
original packaging or procurement of replacement packaging. This fee will be waived if shipped in an Air-float box.
All judging for the competition will be on‐line and artwork is blind juried by Janet Morgan and Tamavis D. Santiago. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the jurors/curators is final.
Letters, Numbers & Symbols
Letters, Numbers & Symbols explores the intersection of language, mathematics, and semiotics through the captured image. The fundamental building blocks of communication—letters, numbers, and symbols, often taken for granted, are reimagined and deconstructed in ways that challenge our perceptions and deepen our understanding of the visual and conceptual power of these basic units of meaning.
Letters, Numbers & Symbols is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
Submission Deadline: October 15th, 2024
Juror Notifications: October 27th, 2024
Format: Online Exhibition
Exhibition: November 1st, 2024 - December 1st, 2024
Design Our New Anniversary Logo!
The Art League of Long Island celebrates its 70th Anniversary in 2025! To help kick start the festivities, we are asking you to submit your design for an anniversary logo, to be used on all of our marketing materials next year. This competition is open to ANY current student or member, and the most creative wins. A competition code to participate will be emailed to all current students and members - watch for it!
2024-25 Members Exhibition
It’s that time again, the 2024-25 Members show. Anything goes, all subjects, any photo based imagery. Analog and digital manipulation in all its forms welcome. Monochrome or color, all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, Member photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome. If you’re not a Member, please Join and submit.
Our juror for the ‘24-25 Memmbers Show is Owen Riley. Owen Riley Jr. is a Greenville, South Carolina based artist and teacher. He holds a 2010 MFA in Visual Arts/Photography from Clemson University, did post graduate work in journalism at The University of Georgia’s Henry Grady School of Journalism and received his bachelors degree in Art from Berry College in Rome, Georgia.
Riley's work is in the permanent collections of The Greenville County Art Museum, The Greenville Fine Arts Center and in private and corporate collections across the United States. His work has been presented in multiple solo shows and in national and regional juried and invitational shows in the United States. The Greenville County Art Museum presented a solo show of his work in 2015 and The Southeast Center for Photography presented a solo show of his work in 2016.
40-50 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s Virtual gallery space for approximately two months with the opportunity to be invited for a solo virtual 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. Participating artists that can attend have the opportunity for a Portfolio Review by SE Center Director Michael Pannier on the following Saturday morning (reservations needed).
Contemporary Portrait
he 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.
Our juror for the The Portrait is Leslie-Claire Spillman. A graduate in art from Xavier University with a focus in painting and photography, Leslie-Claire Spillman has worked as a gallerist, curator, and semi-professional photographer in New Orleans for over two decades. Her work has been featured both in print and group exhibitions in various venues throughout the city, private collections locally and nationwide, and is in the permanent collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art. She works exclusively in portraiture and is constantly inspired by the rich and vibrant culture of the city, and the beauty of its people, especially its magical creatives. "My work is primarily focused on black portraiture in New Orleans. I am drawn to emotive black subjects in moments of pure creative or energetic expression, but also quieter moments of rest, leisure, joy."
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, South Carolina's First Fridays, a celebration of art, food and music. Participating artists that can attend have the opportunity for a Portfolio Review by SE Center Director Michael Pannier on the following Saturday morning (reservations needed).
BLACK & WHITE
Embrace the timeless elegance of 'BLACK & WHITE' – an open theme exhibition that transcends color to explore the essence of form, contrast, and emotion. In a world often painted in vivid hues, monochrome photography reminds us of the beauty in simplicity. Each photograph showcased here tells a compelling story through the interplay of light and shadow. 'BLACK & WHITE' invites you to embark on a journey where the absence of color reveals the profound depth of artistic expression. From striking portraits to breathtaking landscapes, these images capture raw emotions and intricate details with unparalleled clarity. Join us in celebrating the artistry of black and white photography, where every frame is a masterpiece, and every shade of gray whispers its own narrative. Immerse yourself in this captivating exhibition, where the absence of color speaks volumes.
On the Road
On the Road—Juried National Exhibition
Juror: Peter Rudolph, Owner, McClees Galleries, Bryn Mawr, PA
November 14 – December 20, 2024
On the Road
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, November 14, 6 - 8 PM
National Show, open to all media, original works of the On the Road theme.
ABOUT THE THEME: The exhibition title, On the Road, was inspired by Jack Kerouac’s seminal novel, which many consider emblematic of the Beat Generation. The defining concept of Beat Generation Art is the ability to experiment, and it extends to all art disciplines of the 1950s and early 1960s. Today the phrase “on the road” has a more pedestrian allusion to traveling. The goal of this exhibition is to showcase the literal and figurative journeys one takes in life and in one’s art-making.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday, October 13, 2024, end of day.
JPEG SIZING: Images submitted via Smarter Entry should be at least 1280 pixels in the longest dimension at 72 ppi; file size not to exceed 2 MB.
FEES
$25 for three images. $10 for each additional image up to 6 total images.
ALL WORKS MUST BE FOR SALE. South Shore Art Center receives 40% of the purchase price. Please submit only work that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety. Work must have been created within the past three years. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. No pricing changes will be allowed after acceptance. Living artists only. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Entries must not have been previously exhibited at SSAC or the SSAC Arts Festival. If the work does not fully reflect what is represented on the submitted image, South Shore Art Center reserves the right to eliminate it from the exhibition.
SPECIFICATIONS
Two-dimensional work must be professionally presented and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers, no sandwich frames. 3-D work should include a sturdy pedestal. SSAC will not be responsible for any damages incurred during shipping to our facility nor any that arises due to faulty framing.
NOTIFICATION
All submitting artists will receive a group email by the end of day on Monday, October 21 with a list of accepted works. Please ensure you check the email address you use for registering with Smarter Entry; we will be using this email.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK
Shipping, return shipping and a $25 handling fee for shipped work are the responsibility of the artist. No Sunday Deliveries. Delivery by Saturday, November 9. Hand delivered work drop off: Friday, November 8 – Saturday, November 9, 10:00am–4:00pm. Please note that SSAC is closed on Sundays and will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
PICK-UP/RETURN DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
Hand delivered works may be picked up Saturday, December 21, 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m., or between Monday, January 6 – Tuesday, January 7, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. SSAC will be closed for Winter holidays between December 23, 2014 – January 5, 2025. SSAC will return shipped work by January 10, 2025. A handling fee of $25 is required for shipped artwork.
LIABILITY
I understand that South Shore Art Center will ensure work accepted to the extent of 60% of the artist’s stated value while the work is in the Art Center’s custody and control.
AGREEMENT
Submission to On the Road constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this show. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to photograph or use a submitted image for an accepted work for publicity purposes. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to reject any work not resembling the submitted entry or work that is not ready to be shown according to the aforementioned specifications.
PRIZES
First Prize, $500
Second Prize, $300
Third Prize, $200
Awards of Merit (3)
DPA Contest - Fall 2024
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
- Country Roads
- Churches
Cash Prizes Available: $125 for first place in each category, $100 for second place in each category, and $75 for third place in each category.
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 2024. Winning entries will be on exhibition for an approximate six month period.
CALENDAR:
September 9: Contest Begins. Online submission of entries opens.
October 10: 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 20: 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. Before printing a 3” black digital mat will be added to the final prints for fitting into the existing 22”X 30” frames that are allocated for us in the Art Hall of the Discovery Park of America. There will also be engraved labels with photographer names and print titles that are to be displayed with the appropriate photos.
Framing of the winning entries is arranged by NWTNPC and printing is paid for by the entrant, with individual photographers given credit for their image that is displayed at DPA.
Winners will be listed on the Facebook page of the Northwest Tennessee Photography Club as well as its website www.nwtnphotoclub.com after the winners are verified.
Printing of the high grade winning photos are to paid for by the winning photographers from the prize money, but your prints can be released to you for the mailing costs. If you live in the general area you can arrange to pick up your finished prints at no cost after they are removed from display. Contact the contest chairperson for information on any of these matters.
November 15: 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 1st: 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 $125, second place will receive $100, and third place will receive $75. 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.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: The NWTNPC/DPA competition does not accept AI-generated photos for submission. Only photographs captured and edited by humans, without the use of AI algorithms or any other form of artificial intelligence, are eligible for entry. The competition is dedicated to celebrating human creativity and originality in photography, and therefore, AI-generated content is not allowed. We appreciate your understanding and adherence to the competition rules.
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.
2024 All Members Open-Themed Show
Image Shown: Creek Edge by Mary A. Smith, 2023 Award of Merit
November 8, 2024 - January 15, 2025
NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
Open to Associate and Signature Members of New England Watercolor Society
IMPORTANT DATES
October 3 - Entries Due
October 10 - Accepted works posted on NEWS website
November 7 - Drop off, 12-2pm
December 5 - Reception & Awards, TBD
January 16, 2025 - Pick Up, 12-2pm
How to Enter Your Art (newenglandwatercolorsociety.org)
Dia de los Muertos Exhibition
The Stanislaus Arts Council invites you to participate in the Dia de los Muertos exhibition, celebrating the vibrant and culturally rich Mexican tradition of honoring deceased loved ones. Running from October 16th through November 21st, 2024, this exhibition will embrace themes of remembrance, honor, cultural traditions, celebration of life, and the rich symbolism and mythology associated with Dia de los Muertos. Artists are encouraged to create works that pay tribute to ancestors and loved ones who have passed away, highlight customs and rituals such as altars (ofrendas), sugar skulls (calaveras), marigolds (cempasúchil), and papel picado, and explore the joyful and celebratory aspects of the holiday. Artworks may include traditional altars decorated with photos, mementos, and offerings, colorful paintings and murals depicting scenes from the celebrations, three-dimensional sculptures and installations such as large calaveras and marigold displays, photography documenting traditions and festivals, and mixed media pieces that reflect the richness of the holiday. This exhibition presented by the Stanislaus Arts Council will be displayed through community partnership at Showtime Studio, 1313 J St. Modesto, Ca and is open to all mediums of work.
"Color Dance" a juried art exhibition
Edgewater Gallery seeks entries of distinctive work within the theme of"Color Dance". This competition is open to all artists.
Juried by Terry Norton-Wright, MFA. Advancement officer Moore College of Art and Design, published author and Interdisciplinary artist.
Opening Reception Thursday December 6th, 2024 5:00-6:30 PM
Telling Stories
The National Association of Digital Artists
is celebrating 5 years with a
Special Anniversary Competition at The Pix Gallery
Call for all Emerging & Established Digital Artists
We are seeking submissions for our open juried show
"TELLING STORIES"
What story will you share with your art?
Cash prizes up to $500 will be awarded!
JPEGS due: October 1, 2024
Artist Notification: October 10, 2024
Show Opens: October 16, 2024
Juror: Kate Zari Roberts
Submission information: All are welcome to submit work. Artists can submit up to 5 works. The juror may accept a maximum of 2 works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Entry fee for naDA members: $20 per piece
You must enter nada5 in the discount code box, then click "apply" for the member discount price of $20 per piece (membership status will be verified) Members selected to be in the show have the opportunity to put their work for sale in our gift shop.
Entry fee for non members: $25 per piece
Not a naDA member yet? All digital artists are welcome! Join here: https://www.nationaldigitalartists.org/join-now
Submission Tips:
To submit work, click the green register button at the bottom of the page and create an account or login to your existing account.
Our museum and gallery software recommends uploading files sized between 500KB and 5MB - saved as compressed high-quality jpg. The image-width of large pieces of art should be about 1900px. Files must be less than 5 MB. Images must be smaller than 5000 x 5000 pixels. Allowed file types include png, jpg and jpeg.
Please email info@nationaldigitalartists.org with any questions.
About us: The Pix was founded by the National Association of Digital Artists (naDA). At naDA, we serve digital artists and the digital art community by providing resources for exhibition, networking and education. We are dedicated to empowering artists and promoting digital art as a valid fine art medium.
Icon image: Where Do Your Dreams Take You? by Barbara Braman
"Go Big, III!" at Venture X Fairview/Allen
VAGF is continuing the partnership with Venture X in Fairview / Allen, TX with a show titled "Go Big, III!". The artists must submit 2D artworks that are at least 36" by 36" in size or bigger! This means BOTH dimensions have to be at least 36 inches. (NOT including the frame)
The submission is for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by paying the membership fee online at https://www.vagf.org/about/membership/ prior to the submission deadline.
Free submission for up to two images.
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. The subject matter is open. All works must be the original concept of the artist.
If interested, submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by the submission deadline of October 1, 2024.
You will be notified of acceptance into the show by October 5, 2024. Accepted works must be delivered to the Venture X building located at 163 Town Pl, Fairview, TX 75069 on Sunday, October 13, 2024, between 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the drop-off time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
Meet the Artists event will be scheduled later.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” - 1" canvases should be framed. All the works on 1 1/2" to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed. Multi-unit works must be connected so that they can be hung / displayed as a single unit.
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have a value of at least $100.
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement, or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody, or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
Art in the Mayor's Office 2024 - 3
As part of our successful ongoing partnership with the City of Frisco Public Art Program, we're thrilled to offer one VAGF member the opportunity to display their artwork in the Mayor's office at City Hall!
Accepted categories are: painting, drawing, mixed media and photography. A new artist will be selected on a quarterly basis.
Please note: in order to qualify, artists must be current in their VAGF membership.
Artists who submitted previously to this program and were not accepted will be able to apply for free by using a special code - email info@vagf.org to request the code.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” - 1" canvases should be framed. All the works on 1 1/2” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
All art must be for sale at a price of at least $100. VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show.
Artists are encouraged to submit work appropriate for a public area. Art will be on display from October 2024 - January 2025 (exact dates to be determined by City Staff). Please note that the art may need to be uninstalled early, depending on the construction schedule at City Hall.
Submission deadline is September 30, 2024. The installation of the artwork will be scheduled by City staff in collaboration with the selected artist.
Finalists are selected by a VAGF panel of jurors. Final acceptance is subject to the approval by the City officials.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org.
2024 Shades of Gray
Shades of Gray is the Southwest's Premier Black and White photographic art show, for all New Mexico residents.
The show is judged by prominent professional photographers. The accepted images are displayed
in the Fine Arts building at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, during the month of December.
Note: Please submit only pure Black and White images. No Sepia, selenium or any other toned images will be accepted.
Fotonostrum Choice Awards
1st edition of the Fotonostrum Choice Awards
Juried by:
Julio Hirsch-Hardy, Founder and Director, FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography.
Leonor Fernandes, Fotonostrum Exhibitions ManagerMichal Melisko, Art Director FotoNostrum Magazine
- Fotonostrum Choice Awards is an award dedicated to both professional and non-professional photographers who will be awarded for excelling in their respective categories.
- The categories, 12 in total, will be awarded by being positioned and promoted in social media, the Fotonostrum Magazine and in our gallery space in Barcelona.
- The Top 10 images of each category (winner + 4 honourable mentions + 5 more choices) will be published each month on Fotonostrum and Fotonostrum Publishing Instagram accounts, announcing the winners to the public. Additionally, on Fotonostrum and Fotonostrum Magazine newsletters
- The winner and honourable mentions of each category will have their work published on Fotonostrum Magazine, benefiting from the platform’s engagement with a global audience. Each month the Magazine will dedicate to show not only the single image that won the award but also an extend of the photographer portfolio. Additionally, the Winner and honourable mentions of each category of this award will be prominently featured in the permanent online gallery on our website.
- The winner of each category will have the winning photo exhibited on our gallery in Barcelona (24” on the longer side, matted and framed). The exhibition will coincide with the month their portfolio will be featured in our magazine. The photo will be part of Fotonostrum permanent collection.
- All expenses for these exhibitions, that will take place at FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona, including printing and framing, will be covered by the organization.
- The winner will also have the possibility to join our Artendipity sales platform and be invited to be represented by Fotonostrum Gallery with a 18-month consignation representation contract.
- All the 12 winners will be featured on the Fotonostrum Winners Book 2025
- Jurors will choose the winners, honorable mentions and the top 10 across the different thematic categories
Salon des Refusés 2024
AN OPEN CALL FOR
“Salon des Refusés 2024”
An Invitational BROOKLYN ART SHOW SEP 21 – OCT 13, 2024
In 1863, the Paris Salon held its annual exhibition of academic arts. Thousands of artists applied but were rejected and were unable to display their work in the official Salon exhibition. It was decided that their work did not fulfill academic standards of the time. Emperor Napoleon III, who wanted the public to make the decision, organized a simultaneous exhibition in the Palace of Industry for the artists that had been rejected. This exhibition included artists such as Manet, Cezanne, Pissarro and Whistler. The exhibition became famously known as the Salon des Refusés 1863.
Commemorating history, the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition invites Brooklyn artists who have received rejection notifications from the much anticipated "Brooklyn Artists Exhibition" at Brooklyn Museum to exhibit at our gallery...as it was then...let the public decide.
Welcome to Brooklyn's Salon des Refuses 2024, an art show at BWAC.
ARTISTS SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Period: Aug 7 until we reach capacity
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, Sep 21 – Sunday, Oct 13, 2024 weekends 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
This call for submission is open to Brooklyn Artists notified that their work could not be included in “The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition.” Although this is not a juried exhibition the Curator retains final decision on inclusion based on her vision for the show. To be fair to all we ask that you submit a copy of the notification you received from the Brooklyn Museum with your work.
Note:
- Submissions are limited to one, specifically the work that was not included
- Artwork must be available for sale. NFS or POR will not be considered
- Crafts, kit work or reproductions of original works in other media (such as giclee reproductions of oil paintings), unless used as part of a mixed media work, will not be considered
Oversize Work, exceeding 72” X 72”, and overweight work exceeding 30lbs, are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff, but must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed and removed by the artist (or their agent) upon prior arrangement with BWAC. Any work not meeting these eligibility requirements can automatically be disqualified regardless of juror selection.
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
- Submission fee of $20 for One image. All entry fees are non‐refundable, however, if your work cannot be included your fee will be used as credit in one of our remaining shows for this year.
- BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibition sold artwork
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION
If you are new to Smarter Entry or used the system prior to August 27, 2012. Profiles created in Smarter Entry after the date above have been saved in the system. Simply log in using your email as your username.
- Select “Salon des Refusés.” to register (UNDER AVAILABLE SHOWS). You will be redirected to a secure page to pay the application fee and upload your work.
- Once you have paid your application fee, you can upload your images. Submit your images as JPG or PNG file with the shortest side being no less than 1,280 pixels, max file size 4MB.
- Click on the Choose File button to browse for the file you want to upload. The actual file name is the image file title you see in a directory / folder. File names you choose cannot have special characters.
- When you select and insert your file, the Smarter Entry system will convert your filename to something like this: c:\my_harddrive\filename.jpg, this is only the path to the uploaded file, so special characters here created by the Smarter Entry system is fine.
- Upload your image as directed. Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk are required. Selling price and year created will not be a factor in the curator’s selection. Use the Additional Notes box for information you would like the curator to consider if it’s not obvious. These notes may be used as part of the exhibition.
- Click Add Image to upload it to the show. While the image is uploading do not press the back button or otherwise interfere with the upload process. When the image appears below, it has been submitted to the competition. You will receive no additional confirmation of receipt. You may have to scroll down to see all images.
You can click "Return to Account" on the left-hand bar to edit the information submitted.
ONCE THE FINAL DEADLINE HAS PASSED, YOU WILL NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR SUBMISSION FORM. PLEASE KEEP THE SIZES AND PRICES AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU MIGHT NEED FROM YOUR SUBMITTED WORK.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Direct all questions to shows@bwac.org. The curator’s results will be emailed by Aug 16, 2024. A RETURN CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED by Aug 30, 2024 to hold a spot in the exhibition. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will direct you to contact BWAC’s Curator in charge of installation for further information.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “Salon des Refusés” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
Figuratively Speaking 2024
In this juried exhibition, The Art League asks the artist to submit two- or three-dimensional works addressing the figure. These works may be realistic or abstract. The figure may be human or otherwise. All mediums will be considered, with the exception of photography or video.
PhotoMuse 24
PhotoMuse 24 – Images of Gratitude
Gratitude opens the heart to what we love. Photography in all its forms gives us the opportunity to share that love. It is a powerful medium of human expression that offsets complacency.
This year in PhotoMuse the challenge is simple. Focus your camera on something that you love and produce the best image you can of it. And tell us why you are grateful for it.
CATEGORIES
Friends, Family and Community
Your Environment - Rural or Urban
The Natural World, including its Wildlife.
SUB-DIVISIONS
And to encourage your creativity, there are two sub-divisions in each category: Traditional Photography and Manipulated Photography.
AWARDS
$1500 in prize money is available including Best of Show and the three categories with their two sub-divisions.
Best of Show - $450. Awards in each category sub-division are First Place - $100, Second Place - $50, and Third Place - $25 for a total of seven cash awards. Honorable Mentions and/or Judges’ Recognitions will be awarded ribbons only. Awards will be made at the Opening Reception.
PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSION
All photographic entries to be submitted online by October 11, 2024, at Midnight (PDT) through SmarterEntry.com/CallsforEntry/Madera.
ENTRY FEES
$20 for the first (1st) entry and $10 for each additional entry.
VENUE
Madera County Arts Council & Circle Gallery – 424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637 USA
We recognize that there is a difference between seeing images in the physical, versus on a screen. Circle Gallery honors the process of outputting a photograph on various media for the impact it creates when a person views it. It also provides an opportunity for the photographer to sell their work.
DATES – PhotoMuse 24 – Images of Gratitude
DEADLINE TO ENTER – October 11, 2024
ACCEPTANCE EMAILS – October 14, 2024
INTAKE - Tuesday, October 22 - Friday, October 25, 10 AM–6 PM
EXHIBIT – October 31, 2024 – December 31, 2024
RECEPTION - Thursday, November 14, 2024, 5-7 PM
INTAKE of PHOTOGRAPHY
Please deliver your accepted photographic work to:
Circle Gallery, Tuesday, October 22 - Friday, October 25, 10 AM–6 PM (If you are working you may arrange to have a relative or friend deliver it for you.)
Remember to attach entry information and photographer contact information to the back of your work.
PICKUP of Unsold Photography at the END of EXHIBIT
Thursday, January 2, 2025, and Friday, January 3, 2025, from 10 AM – 6 PM at Circle Gallery – 424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637 There is no storage at the venue. Neither Circle Gallery nor the Madera County Arts Council are responsible for work not picked up.
EXHIBIT RULES
Entry into the competition and exhibits means the photographer(s) will abide by the rules and any exhibition of their work is at their own risk.
Photography must be the original work of the photographer(s) and must be work that has not been entered in a previous PhotoMuse competition.
Photography that is offensive to any race, creed, or gender will be rejected.
Artist Statement – A simple one sentence statement of the gratitude expressed in your photograph must be part of your entry.
There are two sub-divisions in each category. They are Traditional Photography (including color and black and white) and Manipulated Photography.
Traditional Photography may have adjustments to the image such as cropping, dodging, burning, and spotting, etc. whether done in a physical or digital darkroom.
Manipulated Photography is where the original image is changed using applications, filters or other techniques that alter the final image significantly from the original single image. This includes the use of artificial intelligence, photo applications, photo montages and multiple images whether created in-camera or in post-production to produce a final image print.
Awards: there must be five entries in a category sub-division to make awards. Only one award per photographer in the competition. A photographer will receive the highest award that they are entitled to amongst all the categories and sub-divisions that they enter.
Photographer(s) will receive notification of works accepted by email by October 14, 2024. Make sure that emails from maderaarts.org are being accepted by your email client.
All framed photographs must be strung with wire for hanging in the upper third of the frame. No saw tooth hangers. All frames must be in good condition. Canvas prints with a “Gallery Wrap” and metal prints may be submitted without a frame, but they must be wired for hanging in the upper third of the back of the work.
Maximum overall size is limited to photographic artwork that will fit through a standard door. The Minimum size including frame is 8x10 inches. Any art piece larger or smaller may or may not be selected at the discretion of the Exhibit Committee.
Photographer(s) retain the copyright to their work but agree to allow image(s) juried into the competition and exhibit to be posted on the Madera County Arts Council (maderaarts.org) website and social media sites at no charge.
Photographic prints must be properly identified with title, category, subdivision, photographer’s name and phone number on the back of the work. Shipping of photography to the venue and the return of it is the responsibility of the photographer(s).
No work may be removed during the exhibit without permission of the Exhibit Committee.
SALES
All sales at the venue will be made by Circle Gallery for which they will receive a 30% commission. Commission will be deducted from payment to the photographer. Circle Gallery will be responsible for Sales Tax and Credit Card fees.
LIABILITY AT THE VENUE
All entries will be handled with the utmost care, but neither Circle Gallery nor the Madera County Arts Council will be responsible for any loss or damage to any entry from any cause whatsoever, including transportation, fire, storage, showing, or theft.
COMPETITION AND EXHIBIT RULES
All the rules are posted on SmarterEntry.com and maderaarts.org.
Frisco Dental Studio - "Retro"
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco proudly presents partner gallery - Frisco Dental Studio! The theme for this show is "Retro" .
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 September 24, 2024. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by September 29, 2024.
Accepted works must be delivered to Frisco Dental Studio at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 300, Frisco TX 75035 on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A "Meet the Artist" reception is scheduled for Sunday, November 17, 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.
IMPORTANT: If art is not delivered during the designated dropoff time, it will not be included in the show. If the art is not picked up during the designated pickup time, it may incur additional storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY:
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 24 inches in either direction (including the frame).
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154.
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
5th FotoNostrum Magazine Portfolio Award
Photographers should submit a portfolio or series of 6 images, no less, no more.
At least 12 portfolio submitters will be selected for publication in portfolios spanning 8 to 12 pages in future issues of the magazine. Images from these portfolios may also be chosen for cover features. One portfolio will receive the FotoNostrum Magazine Award 2024.
The theme is open, and images can be from any date.
All selected artists will receive a lifetime subscription to FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entries will be screened and juried by FotoNostrum’s team of curators, art director, and editors: Julio Hirsch-Hardy, Analy Werbin, Ameera Mills, Leonor Fernandes, and Michal Melisko.
Entry fees:
First portfolio of 6 images: $60
Each additional series: $45
If a portfolio has more than 6 images, the photographer must submit the six most representative ones.
Selected portfolios will be published in consecutive issues of the magazine during 2025.
The FotoNostrum team of curators will assist the selected artists in choosing the work to be published, as well as in writing their bios and statements.
Selected images from all featured artists will be exhibited on a date to be determined during 2025. Artists are required to send high-resolution files, and FotoNostrum will handle the printing, framing, and all related exhibition costs.
All images will be juried anonymously based on their visual value. No statements will be required during the submission process. If selected for publication, artists will be individually contacted by FotoNostrum’s curators.
The Great Outdoors
Celebrate “The Great Outdoors”, juried for awards by artist Mark Fernandez.
The Portsmouth Arts Guild invites you to enter your art exploring subjects and concepts relating to the world outside. It could be depictions of grand beaches and marshes, or small tadpoles in a pond at your local park. The only requirement is that it’s about the natural life that surrounds us.
Reconnect with nature. Highlight all that the outdoors has to offer from landscapes to urban oases to activities inspired by the natural world. All mediums welcome. All entries accepted and displayed. Juried for prizes only.
Member Pricing -1 Entry: $20.00 Each Additional Entry: $5.00 Maximum 3
Non Members Pricing - 1 Entry: $25.00 Each Additional Entry: $7.50 USD Maximum 3
PEOPLE & THE WORLD THEY LIVE IN - a photography competition
PEOPLE AND THE WORLD THEY LIVE IN – a photography competition – 2024
CALL TO ARTISTS! – Prospectus
Reception- OCTOBER 5- Show continues through October 24
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
- All artwork must be original fine art quality conceived and created solely by the entering artist.
- Artwork previously accepted into any EGFAC Competitions will not be accepted.
- EGFAC has the right to reject artwork that does not look like the digital image.
- All artwork must be framed and ready to hang, and no larger than 40”x40” including the frame. Unframed oils/acrylics accepted only if the painting extends around edges. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs. Including the return shipping paid shipping label.
- All art must be for sale.
- The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will handle all sales from the exhibition and retain a 40% commission from all sales.
SHOW DESCRIPTION: We’re exploring the richness and variety of the human race, in this contest that fuses portraiture with documentary. Around the world, we have different styles of dress, different skin tones, different shapes and sizes, and different landscapes and settings within which we live and work. You may enter images of people in your own neck of the woods, or maybe you’ve been lucky enough to travel, and take images of people far from your home.
JUROR- Darrell O’Sullivan – is a landscape and nature photographer based in California. Specializing in creative imagery of rivers, lakes, seascape, cityscape, deserts, water and black & white images. He enjoys bringing a new vision to every image. His images are available as signed prints in a variety of sizes.
CATEGORIES : - Photographs, manipulated or not.
AWARDS - RIBBONS AND MONETARY AWARDS:
Best of Show- $100; 1st Place - $75; 2nd Place - $50;
ENTRY FEE : - $15 Gallery Artists / or $20 fee per entry per piece (non-refundable) – limit 3 entries per artist. To enter go to www.elkgrovefineartscenter.org and click on the Exhibitions Tab and then Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT DATES:
Exhibition Date – October 5 – October 24
Application Deadline – September 19
Acceptance Notification – September 23 via email.
Receiving Accepted works at EGFAC – September 27 and 28 - 9020 Elk Grove Blvd Suite 101, Elk Grove, CA 95624,
11am – 5pm
Artist Reception – October 5 , 4-7pm, at 5:30pm awards will be announced.
Pick Up Art Works – October 25 and 26 , 11am – 4pm
Bridges - Soma 2024
Call for Art! Art Pop-up Theme "Soma - The Body"
As part of a new collaboration with the Garage Arts Project, we are thrilled to offer Free Submission for all VAGF members to display their artwork during the Bridges'24 experience at the Frisco Discovery Center the evening of September 21, 2024!
Accepted categories are: painting, drawing, mixed media and photography.
Please note: in order to qualify, artists must be current in their VAGF membership.
Theme is SOMA (Body) explained: The body is a paradox, cells pulsating with oxygen, the body represents the potential of life and inevitability of death. And between life and death, the body is a repository of myriad meaning. It is human, animal, biological, political, spiritual, and so much more. Let your art map out the contours of what the body means to you.
A brief introduction to Bridges:
Join us for the Bridges Festival to experience the intersection of art and embodiment through commissioned performances. Eight innovative artists have been selected to create new, multidisciplinary works exploring the theme of SOMA (Greek for Body. In association with PlayFrisco Cultural Affairs.
Through diverse performances, including dance, theater, music, and visual arts, SOMA delves into the complexities of the human body as a vessel for expression, identity, and experience. Each performance brings a unique perspective to the theme, creating a rich landscape of creative inquiry and artistic innovation.
At Bridges Festival, we believe that art has the power to bridge gaps and bring people together. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or just looking for a new adventure, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience. Get your tickets now and be a part of the bridge-building movement!
Ticket link - www.tinyurl.com/GAPbridges
Date: Saturday, Sept 21st, 2024
Where: Frisco Discovery Center, Black Box Theatre
1st show: 5:00 PM
Social Hour: 6:30 PM (Light bites and drinks will be served with live entertainment)
2nd Show: 7:30 PM
Logistics: Setup time for VAGF Artists: 3:30p-4:30p
1st Show starts at 5:00PM
Reception time: 6:30 -7:30PM
Second Show: 7:30PM
Take down time for artworks: After 7:30 PM (There will be an ongoing show during this time, so we request the take-down volunteers to be mindful of the noise as you will be set up inside the lobby)
**VAGF participating Artists will receive a complimentary entry to the show. However, they still need to get a ticket using the code: VAGFArtist
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” - 1" canvases should be framed. All the works on 1 1/2” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed. Size limited 24 inches both sides including the frame.
All art does not need to be for sale, but artists may sell their art 100% themselves during this art pop-up. No proceeds will go to either organization.
Artists are encouraged to submit work appropriate for a public area.
Submission deadline is September 19, 2024 at 8pm CST. The installation of the artwork will be by the artists the night of the art pop-up outside the Black Box Theatre with assistance from a VAGF Board member.
Finalists are selected by a VAGF panel of jurors.
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.
24th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Professional Section, Series
PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 24th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
Jurors: Curators Team of FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography (Leonor Fernandes, Ameera Mills, Laura Vilanova)
This section is for Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winner in Pro and Non Pro sections, one will be selected to curate, design and publish a book in a first edition of 100 copies (value $7,000).
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing and framing costs, which will be printed by FotoNostrum Publishing.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30.
24th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Non Professional Section, Single Images
NON PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 24th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
Jurors: Curators Team of FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography (Leonor Fernandes, Ameera Mills, Laura Vilanova)
This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Non Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona (value $5,600).
Among all overall winners in the Pro and Non-Pro sections, one will be selected to be published in a hardcover book, curated, designed, and printed by FotoNostrum in a first edition of 100 copies (valued at $7,000). All costs will be paid by FotoNostrum, including shipping of the 100 copies to the winning artist.
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing and framing costs, which will be printed by FotoNostrum Publishing.
All selected images will be featured in a special issue of FotoNostru Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $35 for the first set of 3 images; each additional pimage is $12.
24th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Professional Section, Single Images
PROFESSIONAL SINGLE IMAGES: 24th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
Jurors: Curators Team of FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography (Leonor Fernandes, Ameera Mills, Laura Vilanova)
This section is for Professional Photographers - Single Images submissions.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Non Professional Section, Single Images) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
Among all overall winners in the Pro and Non-Pro sections, one will be selected to be published in a hardcover book, curated, designed, and printed by FotoNostrum in a first edition of 100 copies (valued at $7,000). All costs will be paid by FotoNostrum, including shipping of the 100 copies to the winning artist.
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing and framing costs, which will be printed by FotoNostrum Publishing.
All seelcted images will be featuredin a special issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Regular Entry Fees (starting August 19):
- $35 for the first set of 3 images; each additional image is $12.
Memento Mori
Call For Entry: Memento Mori
International Submission Deadline:
September 15th, 2024 11:59 PST
Memento Mori is a profound and evocative theme in photography, focusing on the transient nature of life and the inevitability of death. This concept, rooted in the Latin phrase meaning "remember that you must die," encourages a deep reflection on mortality and the passage of time. Memento mori can be a powerful reminder of the fleeting nature of our existence, a source of comfort and inspiration, and that we should make the most of our remaining time on this mortal coil. Show us, what makes life worth living, and how does one cope with the certainty of death?
Memento Mori is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
Submission Deadline: September 15th, 2024
Juror Notifications: September 27th, 2024
Format: Online Exhibition
Exhibition: October 1st, 2024 - November 1st, 2024
Theme: Nocturnes: Dusk Till Dawn • Curated By: Praxis Directors 2024
THEME: Nocturnes: Dusk till Dawn | CURATORS: Praxis Directors
“Night does not show things, it suggests them. It disturbs and surprises us with its strangeness. It liberates forces within us which are dominated by our reason during the daytime.” ―Brassai
Spanning two centuries, the magic of night photography has captured the collective imagination of the masses. From the infamously long exposures required by early artists to high-speed color film and the advent of digital technology, the light at night has inspired an explosion of interest among contemporary artists. Natural vistas, celestial bodies, urban landscapes, artificial structures, and nocturnal interludes represent but a few of the limitless subjects of nighttime photography.
Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic works that explore the fundamental qualities that make night photography – from dusk to dawn – a compelling contemporary art form. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.
24th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers - Non Professional Section, Series
NON PROFESSIONAL SERIES: 24th edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers.
Jurors: Curators Team of FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography (Leonor Fernandes, Ameera Mills, Laura Vilanova)
This section is for Non Professional Photographers - Series submissions. A series should consist of 6 images, no more and no less.
Awards: The overall winner (Woman Photographer of the Year, Non Professional Section, Series) will be granted a fully-paid exhibition at FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona(value $5,600).
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Among all overall winners in the Pro and Non-Pro sections, one will be selected to be published in a hardcover book, curated, designed, and printed by FotoNostrum in a first edition of 100 copies (valued at $7,000). All costs will be paid by FotoNostrum, including shipping of the 100 copies to the winning artist.
On the other hand, all selected images (category winners and honorable mentions) will be invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside the overall winner. Those accepted for exhibition will need to submit high-resolution files and cover approximately $280 per piece for printing and framing costs, which will be printed by FotoNostrum Publishing.
All selected images will be featured in a spaecial issue of FotoNostrum Magazine.
Entry Fees:
- $60 for the first portfolio; each additional portfolio is $30.
THE NATIONAL - AUTUMN 2024
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for "THE NATIONAL - AUTUMN 2024". Open to all emerging & established artists, photographers and sculptors. No crafts or commercial prints will be accepted.
Any subject matter is considered. Cash awards given to Best of Show, First Place, Second Place and Third Place in all mediums with five or more in a category. A special award for Best Landscape will also be awarded.
Members must enter CCAC in the discount code box, then click "apply" for member discount. *Membership status will be verified*
Take the best picture of your art and submit your JPEG's by Sunday, September 8, 2024 by midnight.
For painters of all media: Entries must be of original work, they cannot be a copy of another painting; a magazine or newspaper photo, or any type of reproduction; the entry must be the artist's own composition.
For Photography: Photographs used must be the artist's own. Photo editing apps and programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to enhance original photographs. Digital scans, stock, image downloads or word generated AI images may not be used.
For Digital Art: All work should be of the artist’s own creation. Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work. Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.
No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
All artwork must be created within the past three years. Framed artwork must be less than 45" in length. No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.
The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
This exhibit is being judged by Paula David, Tom Noonan and Dale Michaels Wade.
Artist notification by email and posted on our website on September 20, 2024. All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed. If you do not receive an email by September 20th, contact manager@capecodartcenter.org. Check your junk and promotion email folders.
"THE NATIONAL – AUTUMN 2024" will be exhibited in our galleries October 7 - November 9, 2024. Receiving day for accepted pieces is Monday, October 7, 2024, between 9-4:00. If shipping NO packaging peanuts allowed. If using U.S. Postal Service, mail work to P. O. Box 85, Barnstable, MA 02630. If using FedEx or UPS, send artwork to 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630.
The open reception will be Friday, October 11th, 5:00-7:00 pm, awards presented at 6:00 pm.
Pick up day is Monday, November 11, 2024.
Image by Laine Dunham White, "Red Vase", Oil
NVAL 2024 Juried Painting Show
Prospectus Here: North Valley Art League 2024 Juried Painting Show
The 2024 NVAL Juried Painting is open to all artists 18 years old and over. Work must be original, both in concept and execution.
Eligible media: Oil, Oil Pastel, Soft Pastel, Water Media, Drawing Media, Alcohol Ink, Printmaking, Mixed Media, and Collage.
Ineligible media: Sculpture, photography, computer-generated art, work done under supervision (which includes any in a class or workshop), copied work, work previously accepted into any NVAL juried show, work done more than two years before the entry date of this show, work having one or more sides larger than 40 inches including frame.
Juror: Dale Laitinen has been painting for over forty years. He works principally in watercolor, clearly focused on interpreting the language of landscape. He has a B.A. in Fine Arts from San Jose State University, with emphasis on painting. His professional credits include publication in highly respected art books and magazines - the Artist Magazine, Watercolor Magazine, Watercolor Magic, Drawing Magazine; “Splash”, “The Transparent Watercolor World”, and more. A popular workshop instructor and juror, Dale has traveled and taught widely in the US and abroad. On a personal level, Dale is warm and approachable with a delightfully dry sense of humor.
Annual Artist's Choice 2024
Bay Area Artists are invited to submit up to 3 entries to our October Gallery exhibition. "Annual Artist's Choice" - All Bay Area artists are invited to submit their favorite works for consideration to be included in this prestigious annual exhibition. This show reflects the best of the best in The Bay.
All 2D and 3D media, and all artistic styles are welcome, except video.
Juror: Matt McKinley, Independent Fine Art Professional – McKinley Art Solutions, Art Curator, & SF ArtSpan Chair
Please carefully read the Call for Entries for complete details.
2024 smallWORKS Exhibition
smallWORKS is a juried biennial exhibition presented in the galleries at Garrison Art Center, November 2 – 24, 2024. It is open to artists 18 and older working in 2 and 3-dimensional media.
This year's theme is, "60 Years & 60 Works," with three categories: music, politics, and people.
Awards: Best 2D - $500, Best 3D - $500
The competition opens July 9th and closes September 6th.
Works must be created after 2020, no greater than 12 inches at the largest dimension (including frame), are limited to 35 pounds. Wall-hung assemblage and reliefs accepted but must include hanging hardware.
Jurors: Carinda Swann & Bill Burback
$30 to submit 3 images, $10 per additional image.
More details at:
https://www.garrisonartcenter.org/smallworksapplication
The Landscape
The landscape, whether grand or personal, has been a subject of photography since the beginning and played an important role in establishing photography as a fine art medium. Early on, both in history and most photographers experience, the landscape was one of most accessible and familiar subjects available.
The SE Center is looking for images of the landscape, whether grand vistas or more personal, intimate treatments. We're looking for photographers who can make a statement with their landscapes, pull us in and make us want to explore. Black-and-white or color, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Our juror for The Landscape is Brian Matiash. Brian is a professional photographer, published author, and podcaster based in Portland, OR. He specializes in fusing landscape & travel photography with experiential storytelling and practical instructing to help others grow creatively. Matiash has spent the better part of a decade educating, empowering and inspiring photographers all around the world with my tutorials, videos, and stories. Furthermore, he uses his years providing social and content strategy for some of the world’s largest companies to develop and execute on a variety of marketing campaigns successfully and authentically. He is proud to co-host the No Name Photo Show, a photography-based podcast.
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. Juror selects the final number of images to be included in the exhibition. In the rare occurrence an insufficient number of images are selected, the Director of the SE Center reserves the right to include additional images from those submitted.
Common Currents: BUFFALO TO CLEVELAND
COMMON CURRENTS
A Joint Exhibition of Work by Visual Artists from Northeast Ohio & Western New York
THIS COMPETITION IS FOR ENTRY FOR BUFFALO ARTISTS ONLY
Cleveland and Buffalo have much in common, and not just their addresses on Lake Erie. These two once-thriving industrial cities are both engaged in a 21st-century reboot with the visual arts playing a key role in this renewal. The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve and the Burchfield Penney Art Center are collaborating to develop a joint exhibition of work by Western New York and Northeast Ohio artists that will be exhibited in and in Cleveland April 10 – June 21, 2025 and in Buffalo July 11, 2025 – November 2, 2025.
The Exhibition
The open-ended theme of Common Currents, references life, vitality, new eyes and new ideas, change, remediation, renewal, growth and transformation not only in our environment but within our relationships and ourselves.
To be eligible, artists must be current residents of Northeast Ohio (Ashland, Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Holmes, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, and Wayne Counties) or a current residents of Western New York state (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming, and Monroe Counties)
Entry Guidelines
All Northeastern Ohio entries must be submitted through Smarter Entry at: https://www.artistsarchives.org/_.Western New York entries must be submitted through Smarter Entry at: Up to 5 digital images of work created within the last five 5 years may be submitted. Submissions should include an artist statement related to the submitted work and artist’s practice and a brief bio and a resume. Entries must be received by September 3, 2024, at 11:59PM. There is no entry fee. Late or incomplete entries will not be considered.
Format: 72 dpi jpegs at a maximum of 1,280 pixels on the longest side. Upload via Smarter Entry portal. Clearly identify each image with: artist’s name, title, date of work, medium, size in inches (height x width x depth) or length for film and video.
Selection Process
Initial Entries will be taken by digital submission, with final curation of the exhibition done by Grace Chin, Executive Director of the Sculpture Center in Cleveland and Kyle Butler, Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Villa Maria College in Buffalo. Chin will select initial submissions from the Western New York, and Butler will select initial submissions from the Northeast Ohio. The curators together will then decide on final artists and schedule studio visits in both cites to make a final selection of works for the exhibition.
The curatorial staff of the exhibiting institutions reserve the right to remove any work that is not in proper presentable condition. The selected work must be available for the duration of the exhibition. The artist cannot provide a substitute for selected work. By submitting to this call for work artists grant AAWR & the Burchfield Penney permission to include your name as part of future mailings and announcements. If you would prefer to NOT be included on our mailing list, please notify us in writing.
Grace Chin is Executive Director of the Sculpture Center in Cleveland with over twenty years of experience as a development professional, arts manager, practicing artist, and business owner. She began her career in New York with the American Symphony Orchestra and also held positions with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, The Whitney Museum of American Art and a number of other organizations during her career. Grace also owns and manages her own business, designing jewelry collections that have been presented in nationally recognized craft galleries and juried art exhibitions. Chin holds a Bachelor of Arts in studio art / sculpture from Dartmouth College, and a Master of Arts Administration from Columbia University.
Kyle Butler is an artist from Michigan currently living in Buffalo, New York. His two-dimensional work often uses contrarian formal systems, where procedural guidelines are formed and deformed throughout the development of a series. Butler’s work has been shown at the AKG Art Museum, the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, Exhibit A, and Lost Coast Culture Machine. In 2014, Butler was commissioned to execute a large performance piece for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche in Toronto. He has been featured in New American Paintings and is a Franklin Furnace Fund grant recipient. Kyle received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a focus in painting from Central Michigan and his Master of Fine Arts in Visual Studies from the University at Buffalo.
Common Currents: CLEVELAND TO BUFFALO
Common Currents
A Joint Exhibition of Work by Visual Artists from Northeast Ohio & Western New York
THIS COMPETITION IS FOR ENTRY FOR CLEVELAND ARTISTS ONLY
Cleveland and Buffalo have much in common, and not just their addresses on Lake Erie. These two once-thriving industrial cities are both engaged in a 21st-century reboot with the visual arts playing a key role in this renewal. The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve and the Burchfield Penney Art Center are collaborating to develop a joint exhibition of work by Western New York and Northeast Ohio artists that will be exhibited in and in Cleveland April 10 – June 21, 2025 and in Buffalo July 11, 2025 – November 2, 2025.
The Exhibition
The open-ended theme of Common Currents, references life, vitality, new eyes and new ideas, change, remediation, renewal, growth and transformation not only in our environment but within our relationships and ourselves.
To be eligible, artists must be current residents of Northeast Ohio (Ashland, Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Holmes, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, and Wayne Counties) or a current residents of Western New York state (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming, and Monroe Counties)
Entry Guidelines
All Northeastern Ohio entries must be submitted through Smarter Entry at: https://www.artistsarchives.org.Western New York entries must be submitted through Smarter Entry at:https://bpac.co/n:5508. Up to 5 digital images of work created within the last five 5 years may be submitted. Submissions should include an artist statement related to the submitted work and artist’s practice and a brief bio and a resume. Entries must be received by September 3, 2024, at 11:59PM. There is no entry fee. Late or incomplete entries will not be considered.
Format: 72 dpi jpegs at a maximum of 1,280 pixels on the longest side. Upload via Smarter Entry portal. Clearly identify each image with: artist’s name, title, date of work, medium, size in inches (height x width x depth) or length for film and video.
Selection Process
Initial Entries will be taken by digital submission, with final curation of the exhibition done by Grace Chin, Executive Director of the Sculpture Center in Cleveland and Kyle Butler, Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Villa Maria College in Buffalo. Chin will select initial submissions from the Western New York, and Butler will select initial submissions from the Northeast Ohio. The curators together will then decide on final artists and schedule studio visits in both cites to make a final selection of works for the exhibition.
The curatorial staff of the exhibiting institutions reserve the right to remove any work that is not in proper presentable condition. The selected work must be available for the duration of the exhibition. The artist cannot provide a substitute for selected work. By submitting to this call for work artists grant AAWR & the Burchfield Penney permission to include your name as part of future mailings and announcements. If you would prefer to NOT be included on our mailing list, please notify us in writing.
Grace Chin is Executive Director of the Sculpture Center in Cleveland with over twenty years of experience as a development professional, arts manager, practicing artist, and business owner. She began her career in New York with the American Symphony Orchestra and also held positions with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, The Whitney Museum of American Art and a number of other organizations during her career. Grace also owns and manages her own business, designing jewelry collections that have been presented in nationally recognized craft galleries and juried art exhibitions. Chin holds a Bachelor of Arts in studio art / sculpture from Dartmouth College, and a Master of Arts Administration from Columbia University.
Kyle Butler is an artist from Michigan currently living in Buffalo, New York. His two-dimensional work often uses contrarian formal systems, where procedural guidelines are formed and deformed throughout the development of a series. Butler’s work has been shown at the AKG Art Museum, the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, Exhibit A, and Lost Coast Culture Machine. In 2014, Butler was commissioned to execute a large performance piece for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche in Toronto. He has been featured in New American Paintings and is a Franklin Furnace Fund grant recipient. Kyle received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a focus in painting from Central Michigan and his Master of Fine Arts in Visual Studies from the University at Buffalo.
Creme de la Creme 2024
VAGF is calling all visual artists in North Texas to submit their finest work for this "best of the best" open-theme exhibition. Show Jurors will be announced soon. Submission deadline: August 30, 2024 extended to September 3, 2024!
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media, and Sculpture (see sculpture guidelines below). The subject matter is open. All works must be the original concept of the artist and must not have been previously shown in juried VAGF shows.
If interested, submit up to 3 images of your artworks as JPEG for consideration by August 30, 2024 September 3, 2024 (extended deadline). The show will be curated by several visual art professionals. Artists will be notified of acceptance into the show by September 8, 2024.
Accepted works must be delivered to the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco TX 75034 on Sunday, September 29, 2024, between 12:00pm - 2:00pm.
The works must be picked up on Sunday, October 27, 2024, between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Please note that the failure to bring the artwork during the drop-off time will result in exclusion from the show. The failure to pick up artwork during the designated time will incur storage fees of $10 per day. Reach out to info@vagf.org with designated person if artist is unable to pick up and/or drop off.
The Artist Reception: Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Frisco Discovery Center.
Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
A number of works will be selected for the extended run of the show at the Sweetwaters Coffee Shop in Frisco; those artists will be contacted prior to transfer of the artworks from Frisco Discovery Center.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY:
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Hanging artworks should be no wider than 60 inches, and no taller than 72 inches.
Sculpture guidelines: Due to the nature of the venue, we can accept sculptures that are freestanding and not easily damaged. Alternatively, we will have a small number of vitrines available for sculptures up to 24x20x20 inches. If the sculpture is big and heavy and not designed to be displayed on the floor, we encourage the artist to provide a pedestal for display of the artwork. Multi-unit works must be connected so that they can be hung / displayed as a single unit.
This is a juried exhibition with cash prizes as follows:
Best in show $1,000
2nd place $750
3rd place $500
Honorable Mentions of $200 each
"Art that Speaks to Me" Award, $200
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Prizes are funded by submissions fees, VAGF membership fees, donors, sponsors, and grants.
The exhibition runs from September 30, 2024, to October 26, 2024. A portion of the commission from artwork sold during the show will be donated to a local charity.
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
Surrealism Triennial
This year marks the centennial of the birth of Surrealism with the publication of Andre Breton’s Surrealist Manifest in October 1924. PhotoSC is excited to host its Surrealism Triennial to be held this October 2024 and is seeking new works to this call. Sheryl Cokelton, noted curator, author and editor is the Triennial’s juror. Cokelton has researched various subjects in Surrealism, and organized exhibitions of American surrealist photography for LACMA and MOMA.
An exhibition of surrealist photography will be held from October 17 to November 10 with the opening on October 17, 2024 at 918 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29204.
A cash prize of $500 will be awarded to the winner of the Triennial.
Deadline: September 2, 2024, midnight EST.
2024 North American Open Juried Exhibition
Shown above: 2022 First Place Award, "The Old Pine Tree" by Evelyn Dunphy
Nov. 2 - Dec. 3, 2024
Exhibition at Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street | Plymouth, MA 02360
artsplymouth.org
Gallery Hours: Wed - Sat, 10 AM-4 PM
Sunday, 1-4 pm
Over $5,000 in Awards
Juror of Selection & Awards: Lorraine Watry NWS, AWS
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.
Important dates
| August 29 | Submission deadline (via Smarter Entry only) |
| September 19 | Accepted artists posted |
| October 17 | Shipped Works due |
| October 20 | Hand delivery of accepted paintings: 11A-2P |
| October 30 | Show Opens |
| November 3 |
Reception & Awards Presentation, 2-4 PM |
| November 30 | Show Closes |
| December 1 | Pick up paintings 12 - 3 pm. Shipped Work will be returned after Dec. 1 |
| October 25-27, Workshop with Lorraine Watry at PCA | |
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For NEWS membership information contact: ams@newenglandwatercolorsociety.org or Become a Member (newenglandwatercolorsociety.org) Members will receive a discount on the entrance fee |
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Brave, Bold, Boundless: Women Speaking Truth Through Art
PROSPECTUS & AGREEMENT
TITLE OF SHOW: Brave, Bold, Boundless: Women Speaking Truth Through Art
DATES: November 8, 2024 through December 19, 2024
EXHIBITION COORDINATOR: Katherine Coakley
CONTACT INFO: coakleykp@gmail.com
IMPORTANT DATES:
- ONLINE SUBMISSIONS BEGIN: July 1, 2024
- DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: August 23, 2024
- NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: August 30, 2024
- SMARTER ENTRY SUBMISSION FEE: $40 for two entries & $5 for one additional entry.
- NUMBER OF ENTRIES ALLOWED: Up to three
- OPENING RECEPTION: December 6, 2024 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm
- SHOW CLOSES: December 19, 2024
- SIZE RESTRICTIONS: maximum size: 30”x 30” (including frame)
- ART DROP OFF DEADLINE: November 2 from 10am-12pm
- ART PICKUP DATE: December 21, 2024
DELIVERY/PICK UP AND SHIPPING DETAILS
- Delivery and pick up address: 2105 Meridian Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139
- If shipping: Ship to Katherine Coakley, 2105 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139 via UPS or FedEx. If shipping by common carrier, include a return shipping label.
- Shipped art arrival dates: October 31, 2024, through November 2, 2024. Please notify: coakleykp@gmail.com
- Hand-delivered art date & time: November 2, 2024, from 10 am to noon to Katherine Coakley, 2105 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
- Art pick up dates & time: December 21, 2024 from 10 am to noon; see Katherine Coakley, 2105 Meridian Ave. Miami Beach, FL
- Returned artwork shipping details: All artwork shipped by FedEx or UPS must include a FedEx or UPS prepaid, bar-coded, return shipping label. Please tape the prepaid shipping label to the inside of the box or shipping container where it will be easily seen and identified. Artwork shipped with packing peanuts will not be accepted. Do not ship via US Postal Service
Please READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS and WAIVER CAREFULLY
AWARD INFORMATION:
- 1st Place: $500.00
- 2nd Place: $250.00
- 3rd Place: $100.00
- Honorable Mention: Certificate of Recognition
JUROR INFORMATION:
Janice Carragher Charles is a painter and printmaker living and working in both Gloucester Massachusetts and Coconut Grove Florida. She has Bachelor of Art, Art Major, from Regis College and a Master’s degree with a specialty in Art Education from the University of Massachusetts. Janice is a recent member of the Board of Directors at the Rockport Art Association and Museum. The Charles family have owned and operated the Charles Fine Arts: a 2000 square foot gallery in Gloucester Massachusetts since 2016. During the 8 years of operation over 40 different exhibits have been accomplished. The primary curator and juror of these exhibits has been the duty of Janice Charles. The gallery represents a wide variety of nationally and regionally known living artists.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Fine art categories accepted* are oil, acrylic, wax, photography, mixed media, collage, printmaking, pastels, watercolors, mosaics, ceramics, fiber arts. *Digitally created work must be identified as such in the medium/description.
- No Sculpture or ceramics allowed in this show as there is no room for pedestals.
- Artwork generated through artificial intelligence based upon a third party's intellectual property will not be accepted. Original art based upon another’s intellectual property MUST be credited to the owner of that copyright or trademark; and, the submitting artist MUST provide in advance of the show written evidence of consent from that third party to produce any derivative works or copies of that third party’s intellectual property.
- Submissions may be made through Smarter Entry @ https://client.smarterentry.com/NAWAFL Simply Click on MEMBER LOGIN at the top of the page and log in to your account. Click on “Brave, Bold, Boundless: Women Speaking Truth Through Art” under CURRENT PROSPECTUSES.
- Digital image specifications: 1920 pixels @ 300 dpi on longest side. JPEG format
- Label digital images as follows: lastname_firstname_title_medium_HxW.jpg – all dimensions should be given in inches.
- For example: Smith_Jane_Seaside_watercolorandink_18x20.jpg
- SmarterEntry will ask you to describe the materials and techniques used as well as add a small artist statement describing your thoughts on the artwork submitted.
- Sale of Work: (Artist will be responsible for their own sales. Your contact info will be on the labels)
- Artist receives 90% NAWAFL receives 10%
ELIGIBILITY
- All NAWA Signature members in good standing who are also a member of the NAWA-Florida chapter.
- Any artwork not previously an award winner in another NAWA-FL show.
PAINTING & LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
- The venue requires all labeling information be as follows: Artist should include her contact information on the ID label so any interested buyers can inquire directly regarding purchase after the show is finished (prices are not allowed on ID labels)
- Example of Label: Name, Title, Medium, Size, Artist email & website.
- Email your label information to the exhibition coordinator: Katherine Coakley coakleykp@gmail.com
- All artwork must be framed (or gallery wrapped) & wired for hanging. Sawtooth hanging mechanisms are not permitted.
- All artwork must be the original work of the artist and the artist represents that she owns all intellectual property rights in the submitted work.
- No nudes permitted. Appropriate content for children will be required for this venue.
- Artwork displayed in the show must match the .jpeg submitted (no substitutions).
- All artwork must remain in place for the duration of the show.
- All artwork must be for sale
MARKETING
- The Exhibition Curator will provide an opening announcement via e-mail and a press release to the media, as well as email, newsletter announcements and calendar listings on their website.
- Marketing for this show will include press releases, posts on NAWA-FL’s social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook.
- Each artist is asked to provide publicity on her own website and social media sites
ARTIST’S AGREEMENT AND WAIVER
I, the applying Artist, hereby declare my intention to exhibit my artwork, as described in my entry form, in the National Association of Women Artists, Florida Chapter, exhibition in Miami Beach (hereafter “Exhibition”) and to be published on the NAWA-FL website and social media platforms; and to hold said artwork available for sale, until the specified end date of the exhibit set forth on the above prospectus.
In consideration of the display of my artwork(s), I hereby declare that I am the owner and creator of the original artwork being submitted by me, both as the artwork’s physical manifestation and the copyright of the artwork; and that I have the sole right to permit any exhibition of the work for the time period so indicated herein. I agree to indemnify and hold NAWA harmless from any state of facts to the contrary, including attorney’s fees and all costs whether taxable or not. I accept full responsibility for any and all damages, loss, theft, and /or any other casualty of any kind while any portion of the work or the work’s digital representation is in NAWA’s care, custody and/or possession. I hereby waive any and all claims of any kind as a result of the Exhibition, including any claim for third party copyright infringement against NAWA as well as their employees, officers, directors, and committee personnel. Nevertheless, for the purposes of this agreement, I agree that the stated value for each work of art exhibited shall be Ten ($10.00) Dollar in the event of any loss or damage to the artwork(s). I agree to allow an image of my artwork(s) being exhibited to be used without charge, for advertising and/or promotion in the furtherance of the Exhibition by NAWA or the Miami Dade Public Library, and/or for any purposes including without limitation traditional media, social media, websites as well as public relations, prior to, during and/or after the Exhibition.
I understand that all artworks will be insured by the Miami Beach Exhibition.
I agree to allow an image of my artwork being exhibited to be used only during the term of the Exhibition without charge for advertising and/or promotion in the furtherance of the Exhibition, and for any purposes including without limitation traditional media, social media, website as well as public relations, prior to and during the Exhibition.
I understand and acknowledge that the work on display is considered to be part of the Exhibition from the time it is received by the venue until the end of the Exhibition, and in the case of return shipping by the venue, until the venue surrenders the work to the shipper.
I understand that my work may not be included if it fails to meet professional presentation standards (as determined by the NAWAFL Exhibitions Committee), including but not limited to: blurry photography in entry .jpeg, inclusion of type over the image, improper hanging apparatus or unprofessional framing.
I understand and agree that NAWAFL and the Juror retains sole discretion to decide if artworks do or do not meet the requirements of the Miami Beach Exhibition standards or if they contain any inflammatory or offensive materials requiring them to be excluded from the Exhibition.
In the event of a dispute regarding the interpretation or enforcement of this Artist’s Agreement and Waiver, I agree that all disputes must be adjudicated in a state court of competent jurisdiction in the County of New York, and that the Artist’s Agreement and Waiver shall be construed under the laws of the State of New York.
Note: The use of the National Association of Women Artists, FL’s logo, without prior written permission is prohibited. The use of the registered Trademark Seal and the logo of the National Association of Women Artists, FL for any personal or business use on any documents, postcards, invitations, and other promotional materials and communications is a violation of law. The letters NAWAFL may be used by regular juried members (i.e., not Associate or Student members), after their names, on all artworks, signifying their membership.
I have read the terms and conditions and agree to abide by them. It is hereby understood and agreed by me to hold harmless NAWAFL for any loss or damage of my artwork, while showing at this venue.
As the Artist, by entering this show through Smarter Entry, I acknowledge that I understand the foregoing terms and conditions of the Agreement and Waiver and agree to be bound by those terms and conditions.
2024 EGPAF ILLUSTRATION COMPETITION
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) invites established and emerging illustrators from around the globe to share their interpretation of “What does an AIDS-free generation mean to you?” With a special People-Centerd Care category sponsored by Gilead. This category focuses on illustrations that depict the importance of people-centered care in achieving an AIDS-free generation.
With a panel of internationally renowned judges, the competition offers an opportunity to inspire artists to showcase their talents by illustrating their unique visions.
ANCESTRAL VOICES of the Americas and Beyond
“ANCESTRAL VOICES of the Americas and Beyond”
A NATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW - NYC
SEPT 21 – Oct 13, 2024
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MIDNIGHT TONIGHT– Aug 23RD
BWAC is pleased to announce the call for submissions for “ANCESTRAL VOICES of the Americas and Beyond.” This exhibition aims to celebrate heritage, ancestry, culture, traditions, and the stories of our diverse communities
Artists are encouraged to create original artwork that reflect their diverse cultural backgrounds and family histories, reflecting the beauty of tradition, fortitude, and resilience. Submissions may depict art reflecting spiritual and ancestral practices, wisdom, knowledge, and their own tales of migration, settlement, and the ideals that have shaped their lives in modern society.
While Artists might draw inspiration from conventional styles, mediums, and techniques; all style and medium is acceptable. For video, text/written materials accompanying any artwork, please contact the curator.
This exhibit is curated by Tamavis D. Santiago, Latinx multidisciplinary artist, Board and Artist Member with BWAC Gallery.
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline August 23, 2024
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, Sept 21 – Oct 13, 2024, weekends 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, Sept 21, 2024, from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
This call for submissions is accessible to all inhabitants of the United States and its territories who are 18 years or older. This is a juried show for artists who work in all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D media, including film/video as part of an installation.
All artworks must have an original concept, design, and execution.
Note:
Artwork must be available for sale. NFS or POR will not be considered
- Crafts, kit work or reproductions of original works in other media (such as giclee reproductions of oil paintings), unless used as part of a mixed media work, will not be considered
Oversize Work, exceeding 72” X 72”, and overweight work exceeding 30lbs, are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff, but must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed and removed by the artist (or their agent) upon prior arrangement with BWAC. Any work not meeting these eligibility requirements can automatically be disqualified regardless of juror selection.
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
- Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight of August 22, 2024. All entry fees are non‐refundable.
- BWAC will charge a 30% commission on all artworks sold during exhibitions.
FEE SUMMARY
Below are fees associated with various options depending on participation. Shipping and Handling is only for artists that need to ship to us:
- Shipping – Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
- Handling fees - $30 Covers unpacking/repacking for return shipping as well as storage of original packaging or procurement of replacement packaging. This fee will be waived if shipped in an Airfloat box.
All judging for the competition will be on‐line and artwork is blind juried by the curator. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the jurors/curators is final.
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION
If you are new to Smarter Entry or used the system prior to August 27, 2012. Profiles created in Smarter Entry after the date above have been saved in the system. Simply log in using your email as your username.
- Select “ANCESTRAL VOICES of the Americas and Beyond” to register (UNDER AVAILABLE SHOWS). You will be redirected to a secure page to pay the application fee and upload your work.
- Once you have paid your application fee, you can upload your images. Submit your images as JPG or PNG file with the shortest side being no less than 1,280 pixels, max file size 4MB.
- Click on the Choose File button to browse for the file you want to upload. The actual file name is the image file title you see in a directory / folder. File names you choose cannot have special characters.
- When you select and insert your file, the Smarter Entry system will convert your filename to something like this: c:\my_harddrive\filename.jpg, this is only the path to the uploaded file, so special characters here created by the Smarter Entry system is fine.
- Upload your image as directed. Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk are required. Selling price and year created will not be a factor in the curator’s selection. Use the Additional Notes box for information you would like the curator to consider if it’s not obvious. These notes may be used as part of the exhibition.
- Click Add Image to upload it to the show. While the image is uploading do not press the back button or otherwise interfere with the upload process. When the image appears below, it has been submitted to the competition. You will receive no additional confirmation of receipt. You may have to scroll down to see all images.
Repeat this process for all your images. You can click "Return to Account" on the left-hand bar at any time, then return later to submit more images. You can delete and resubmit a new image at no additional cost. You can edit the information submitted up to the deadline.
ONCE THE FINAL DEADLINE HAS PASSED, YOU WILL NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR SUBMISSION FORM. PLEASE KEEP THE SIZES AND PRICES AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU MIGHT NEED FROM YOUR SUBMITTED WORK.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Direct all questions to shows@bwac.org. The curator’s results will be emailed by August 24, 2024.
A RETURN CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED by August 30, 2024 to hold a spot in the exhibition. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will direct you to contact BWAC’s Curator in charge of installation for further information.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “ANCESTRAL VOICES of the Americas and Beyond” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
95th Phillips' Mill Art Show - SCULPTURE
While up to four artworks may be submitted to the Phillips' Mill art show, this entry is for the category SCULPTURE only:
Sculpture - ONE PIECE, enter 3 views
YOU MAY ONLY ENTER THE SHOW ONE TIME AND YOU MUST BE WITHIN THE 25 MILE RADIUS FROM PHILLIPS' MILL.
PLEASE SEE PROSPECTUS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION by clicking "View Competition Details" in sidebar.
Max IMAGE SIZE = 8MB, JPG format
IMAGE DIMENSIONS – smallest allowable size is 2000px per side (Smarter Entry will accept smaller images, Online Show platform will not).
FILE NAME - please use the name of the piece as the file name for the image, with NO SPECIAL CHARACTERS. Please see link in sidebar for more explanation.
95th Phillips' Mill Art Show - PORTFOLIO
While up to four artworks may be submitted to the Phillips' Mill art show, this entry is for the category PORTFOLIO only:
Portfolio - ENTER UP TO TWO PIECES
NOTE: Artwork size informationshould include frame and mat.
YOU MAY ONLY ENTER THE SHOW ONE TIME AND YOU MUST BE WITHIN THE 25 MILE RADIUS FROM PHILLIPS' MILL.
PLEASE SEE PROSPECTUS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION by clicking "View Competition Details" in sidebar.
Max IMAGE SIZE = 8MB, JPG format
IMAGE DIMENSIONS – smallest allowable size is 2000px per side (Smarter Entry will accept smaller images, Online Show platform will not).
FILE NAME - please use the name of the piece as the file name for the image, with NO SPECIAL CHARACTERS. Please see link in sidebar for more explanation.
Resources to photograph your artwork:
https://www.phillipsmill.org/post/photographing-your-artwork
95th Phillips' Mill Art Show - FRAMED
While up to four artworks may be submitted to the Phillips' Mill art show, this entry is for the category FRAMED only:
Framed or With Finished Edges - ONE PIECE, enter 1 image including the frame. An additional image, without glass, is permitted if glare is a problem.
NOTE: When entering the dimensions of your artwork for the FRAMED category, please measure to the outside edge of the framing.
YOU MAY ONLY ENTER THE SHOW ONE TIME AND YOU MUST BE WITHIN THE 25 MILE RADIUS FROM PHILLIPS' MILL.
PLEASE SEE PROSPECTUS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION by clicking "View Competition Details" in sidebar.
Max IMAGE SIZE = 8MB, JPG format
IMAGE DIMENSIONS – smallest allowable size is 2000px per side (Smarter Entry will accept smaller images, Online Show platform will not).
FILE NAME - please use the name of the piece as the file name for the image, with NO SPECIAL CHARACTERS. Please see link in sidebar for more explanation.
Resources to photograph your artwork:
https://www.phillipsmill.org/post/photographing-your-artwork
NYC4PA WANDERING CURVES 2024
The word curve has a broad spectrum of meanings from throwing a curve ball to slowing down for the curve on a country road, and let’s not forget the curves associated with the human body. For this call the focus is on images where a curve or curves is an important element of the composition. No matter where you photograph the possibilities are endless. It can be that winding road. It can also be a stack of old tires, curved windows in a city building, or, in fact, the shape of the building itself. Do you see the curvaceous form of an elephant’s trunk when feeding, the curl of a giant wave or even a closer view of a head full of curls. Curves are all around us. Capture them as a dominant element of your images and send them in.
EXPRESSIONS IN PLEIN AIR 2024
EXPRESSIONS IN PLEIN AIR – 2024
CALL TO ARTISTS! – Prospectus
Reception- SEPTEMBER 7 - Show continues through SEPTEMBER 26
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
- All artwork must be original fine art quality conceived and created solely by the entering artist.
- Artwork previously accepted into any EGFAC Competitions will not be accepted.
- EGFAC has the right to reject artwork that does not look like the digital image.
- All artwork must be framed and ready to hang, and no larger than 40”x40” including the frame. Unframed oils/acrylics accepted only if the painting extends around edges. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs. Including the return shipping paid shipping label.
- All art must be for sale.
- The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will handle all sales from the exhibition and retain a 40% commission from all sales.
SHOW DESCRIPTION: – Plein Aire painting is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape. The practice goes back for centuries but was truly made into an art form by the French Impressionists. Their desire to paint light and its changing, ephemeral qualities, coupled with the creation of transportable paint tubes and the box easel—the precursor to the plein air easels of today—allowed artists the freedom to paint “en plein air,” which is the French expression for “in the open air.”
JUROR: Marilyn Eger - Because I have a strong connection to the land and come from a long tradition of farming, I am primarily a plein air painter. When capturing a specific scene on-site is not possible, I work from my own photos as a point of departure. My paintings are inspired by my love of the area I live in and the things around me, such as the Acampo landscape, old tractors and cars, curious cattle, and old homesteads. I believe they bring me back to the earth.
While my media of choice is oil, as well as pastel and acrylics, I feel like a sculptor when painting because I can chisel out the images as though they were stone. I am also drawn to reflected light and I have a deep passion for vibrant color. My intent is not to be a camera but to convey my feelings and sensations at that moment in time. My paintings are impressionistic in style as I try to catch the fleeting light of the golden hour.
CATEGORIES : - all mediums are accepted
AWARDS - RIBBONS AND MONETARY AWARDS:
Best of Show- $100; 1st Place - $75; 2nd Place - $50;
ENTRY FEE : - $15 Gallery Artists / or $20 fee per entry per piece (non-refundable) – limit 3 entries per artist. To enter go to www.elkgrovefineartscenter.org and click on the Exhibitions Tab and then Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT DATES:
Exhibition Date – September 7 – September 26
Application Deadline – August 17
Acceptance Notification – August 24 via email.
Receiving Accepted works at EGFAC – August 30 & 31 9020 Elk Grove Blvd Suite 101, Elk Grove, CA 95624,
11am – 5pm
Artist Reception – September 7, 4-7pm, at 5:30pm awards will be announced.
Pick Up Art Works – September 27 & 28 , 11am – 4pm
ENDLESS SUMMER 2024 - Online All Media Exhibit
Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for our "ENDLESS SUMMER" Online Open Juried Exhibition. All photographers and studio 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.
All media are allowed, and any interpretation of this theme will be considered for this online exhibit.
For painters of all media: Entries must be of original work, they cannot be a copy of another painting; a magazine or newspaper photo, or any type of reproduction; the entry must be the artist's own composition.
For Photography: Photographs used must be the artist's own. Photo editing apps and programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to enhance original photographs. Digital scans, stock, image downloads or word generated AI images may not be used.
For Digital Art: All work should be of the artist’s own creation. Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work. Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.
No crafts or will be accepted.
Submissions are due by August 18, 2024 by midnight.
Artist notification by email on August 30, 2024. (If you do not see the results in your inbox, please check your spam folder for the results. We will also list the accepted artwork on our website.) The online exhibit will become live on August 30, 2024.
The juror may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Katie Trinkle-Legge this exhibit's juror. See our website for bio information. There is no personal feedback given by juror.
Cash awards will be given for Best of Show/First Place, Second Place and Honorable Mention. The top selected works will be chosen and featured in an online exhibition. This exhibit will also be shown on a screen at Cape Cod Art Center.
Image by: Jory Mason, "Beaching Buddies", Pastel
Emerging Artists Open Show 2024
Calling all emerging artists! This is the perfect opportunity for students, art enthusiasts, and/or artists earlier in their career to exhibit at the historic North Shore Arts Association. With its expansive harbor-side galleries, North Shore Arts Association has occupied one of the most unique and historic settings in New England since it was established in 1922. Located at 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester, MA. Visit our website: www.nsarts.org or call (978) 283-1857.
The show will run from September 14 - October 6, 2024 with multiple Awards.
Submission Deadline: August 18 by 11:59 PM
• Notice of Acceptance: August 25
• Artwork Due By:
- Sunday, September 8, 12noon - 4 PM
- Monday September 9, 10 AM - 4 PM
• Exhibit Opens: Saturday, September 14, 10 AM
• Reception & Awards Celebration: Sunday, September 22 (1 – 3 PM)
• Exhibit Closes: October 6, 2024
• Artwork Pickup: October 8 – 9 (10 AM – 4 PM)
Juror of Selection and Awards: Sarah Milton
Accepted Media: painting, drawing, mixed-media and sculpture.
$25 fee for up to two 2D artworks or for two 3D sculpture submissions.
Autumn Art Exhibition
Join us for an inspiring journey into creativity and innovation at the Autumn Art Exhibition, presented by the Stanislaus Arts Council. This esteemed exhibition, once exclusive to members, now welcomes submissions from artists of all backgrounds and mediums. Held at our new location at 1315 J Street, Modesto, CA, this juried showcase invites artists working in water media, oil, pastel, graphics, mixed media, and sculpture to share their unique perspectives. Celebrate artistic excellence and community spirit with us from September 3rd to October 11th, 2024. Join us for Art Walk on September 19th from 5-8pm. Additionally, this exhibition will host an invitation only artist reception for the participants of this exhibition and its sponsors.
Nature in Focus 2024 - Adult
“Nature in Focus 2024”
FOHR 2024 Photography Competition &
Exhibition - Adult Division
”Eastern Towhee” - 2023 1st Place Adult Division
Photo by Craig Hedlund
Friends of Heinz Refuge (FOHR) is excited to announce this year’s photo competition, "Nature in Focus 2024”, celebrating the beauty and diversity of the natural world found at the Heinz Refuge through the lens of photography. From breathtaking landscapes and stunning wildlife, to intricate patterns and textures found in nature, we encourage you to explore the endless possibilities of capturing the essence of the natural world.
The Adult Division is open to photographers 18 and older. There are no restrictions on the type of camera - film, digital, cellphone - used. Whatever your skill level as a photographer, we invite you to showcase your talent and passion for wildlife and nature photography.
- All photos submitted must be shot within the confines of the Heinz Refuge.
- NEW THIS YEAR: Two Photography Sub-Categories: Wildlife and Nature
- Adult submissions are $10.00 per photo, Up to 3 photos may be submitted.
- NEW THIS YEAR - FOHR Members may submit photos for FREE with coupon code.
The top images in each sub-category will be selected from all entries and photographers will be invited to submit their photographs for exhibition at the Refuge with a chance to receive cash awards. Winners will be announced during the Philly Fall Nature Fest in September.
Nature In Focus 2024 - Teens
“Nature in Focus 2024”
FOHR 2024 Photography Competition &
Exhibition - Teen Division
”Eastern Towhee” - 2023 1st Place Adult Division
Photo by Craig Hedlund
Friends of Heinz Refuge (FOHR) is excited to announce this year’s photo competition, "Nature in Focus 2024”, celebrating the beauty and diversity of the natural world found at the Heinz Refuge through the lens of photography. From breathtaking landscapes and stunning wildlife, to intricate patterns and textures found in nature, we encourage you to explore the endless possibilities of capturing the essence of the natural world.
The Teen Division is open to photographers, aged 13 to 18 (if in High School at the time photos are submitted). There are no restrictions on the type of camera - film, digital, cellphone - used. Whatever your skill level as a photographer, we invite you to showcase your talent and passion for wildlife and nature photography.
- All photos submitted must be shot within the confines of the Heinz Refuge.
- NEW THIS YEAR: Two Photography Sub-Categories: Wildlife and Nature
- Teen photos may be submitted for FREE! - Up to 3 photos may be submitted.
- Parents/Guardians of teens under age 18 must register in SmarterEntry on behalf of their teens.
The top images in each sub-category will be selected from all entries and photographers will be invited to submit their photographs for exhibition at the Refuge with a chance to receive cash awards. Winners will be announced during the Philly Fall Nature Fest in September.
Nature In Focus 2024 - Children
“Nature in Focus 2024”
FOHR 2024 Photography Competition &
Exhibition - Children Division
”Eastern Towhee” - 2023 1st Place Adult Division
Photo by Craig Hedlund
Friends of Heinz Refuge (FOHR) is excited to announce this year’s photo competition, "Nature in Focus 2024”, celebrating the beauty and diversity of the natural world found at the Heinz Refuge through the lens of photography. From breathtaking landscapes and stunning wildlife, to intricate patterns and textures found in nature, we encourage you to explore the endless possibilities of capturing the essence of the natural world.
The Children Division is open to photographers aged 12 and under. There are no restrictions on the type of camera - film, digital, cellphone - used. Whatever your skill level as a photographer, we invite you to showcase your talent and passion for wildlife and nature photography.
- All photos submitted must be shot within the confines of the Heinz Refuge.
- NEW THIS YEAR: Two Photography Sub-Categories: Wildlife and Nature
- Photos submitted on behalf of Children are FREE! - 1 photo per Child.
- Parents/Guardians must register in SmarterEntry on behalf of their children.
The top images in each sub-category will be selected from all entries and photographers will be invited to submit their photographs for exhibition at the Refuge with a chance to receive cash awards. Winners will be announced during the Philly Fall Nature Fest in September.
Resident Artist Membership 2024-25
OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND
RESIDENT ARTIST MEMBERSHIP 2024-2025
The Resident Artist Membership is an opportunity for 3 Long Island based visual and interdisciplinary artists to develop their craft at the Art League of Long Island. Become a
leader in a creative community that has thrived for over 65 years! Utilize our state of the art studios and extensive offerings of classes to expand your skill set. This is a great opportunity for those artists who are interested in finding mentorship,
learning a new medium, and developing the skills and confidence to teach. The Artist Residency Membership will culminate in the opportunity to teach a One Day Workshop that is open to the general public alongside Art League students and members.
The Resident Artist Membership includes the following benefits:
● 50 free hours of class time per semester- Participants will be able to attend up to 50 hours of instructed class time each semester for the duration of the Artist
Resident Membership. Classes must reach minimum enrollment, and may not exceed maximum enrollment in order to be eligible for this offer. Resident Artist Members will be required to pay in full for additional instructed class time hours that exceed the provided 50 hours.
● Opportunity to teach a one-day workshop in the Fall of 2025- Use the education during your year of study at the Art League to design a one-day workshop that expresses your point of view and strengths as an artist through teachable skills. Resident Artist Members are encouraged to teach their Fall one-day workshops in the mediums they specialize while incorporating skills learned in their year of study.
● Ability to Schedule use of Open Studio Hours- hours in which studios are unused.
● Free admission to ticketed Art League events and lectures
● Access to the Lorraine Graves Grace Memorial Library- of over 2,500 art books.
● Promotion of you and your work on the Art League website and social media
● Free entry into the annual Member’s Exhibition at the Jeanie Tengelsen
Gallery- all members are guaranteed acceptance into this yearly exhibition.
● Group strolling gallery exhibit - Resident artist members will create a group show to be exhibited in the Art league strolling gallery.
The Resident Artist Membership is a one-year membership to the Art League of Long Island that lasts from September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.
Non-refundable Application Fee: $55*
Application period: June 20, 2024 - August 15th, 2024
Applications may only be submitted online. See below for details.
Cost of artist residency for selected artists: $300**
Artists selected for the Resident Artist Membership will be expected to take on a leadership role in community building at the Art League and integrate with our student body. Resident Artist Members will be required to:
● Volunteer at the Art League for a minimum of 6 hours per month- Resident Artist Members are required to volunteer at the Art League for a minimum of 6 hours per month throughout their residency to build art-related skills in gallery planning, art business administration, social media management, and more. The application of volunteer hours will vary by month depending on what projects are being developed by the Art League administration.
● Maintain a journal of your studies to be submitted every month- Document your experience and growth as a Resident Artist Member here at the Art League - in class and beyond - through monthly journal submissions. Share about your work, your process, and what you’ve been learning and creating.
● Work toward teaching a one-day workshop- during the semester immediately following the completion of your membership (Fall 2025). This will include submitting a workshop proposal and drafting a syllabus.
● Attend Resident Artist Membership meetings- (schedule TBD)
*Artists who are not selected for this exclusive opportunity will receive a one-year individual membership
to the Art League of Long Island. Click here to find out more about membership benefits.
**Artist Residency fees do not include materials. The Art League does not provide living accommodations
or private studios for Resident Artist Members.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications may only be submitted online through Smarter Entry. You will be asked to provide the following for the application:
● ONE PDF document containing and artist resume or C.V. and the answers to the following questions in 250 words or less:
○ Statement of Practice (A brief description of your work and process)
○ Statement of Purpose (What do you hope to accomplish during your Artist Resident Membership?)
○ Preliminary Proposal for Workshop (The Resident Artist Membership) culminates in the opportunity to teach a one-day workshop at the Art League of Long Island. Do you have a potential workshop in mind? How would your voice as an artist translate into teachable content?)
● Documentation of work (See guidelines below)
Please label all files with your last name, first name, and work number (ex: Smith, Joe_01, Smith, Joe_02, Etc...)
Applicants can submit up to 10 works. Video works or video documentation of works have a maximum of 10 minutes, cumulatively. Vimeo or Youtube links to video works
required.
Minimalism
Call For Entry: Minimalism
International Submission Deadline:
August 15th, 2024 11:59 PST
Minimalism is a genre of photographic art that highlights simplicity, focusing on the basic features of our surroundings. By distilling scenes to their elements, we can explore the influence of negative space, lines, and subtle components on the beauty of the captured image. Through the lens of simplicity, Minimalism invites viewers to appreciate the power of less and the complexity of the understated.
Minimalism 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.
2024 Fall Juried Exhibit
Artists are invited to submit their work for the jurying phase of Gallery Main Street’s “Open Theme” fine art exhibit.
Visit www.DowntownTylerArts.com to learn more about Gallery Main Street.
Entries due: August 12
Notifications: August 19
Drop off: September 10
Opening: September 13
Pick-up: November 5
The exhibit will run through until November 4.
57th Annual Juried Art Show
For more than half a century, Plymouth Center for the Arts has offered quality art exhibits and cultural events to the citizens of Plymouth, MA and the surrounding areas. Once again we offer our signature fine arts competition and arts exhibition. Located just steps from Plymouth Rock in the historic district, our distinctive location and elegant galleries are the perfect backdrop for this iconic fine arts tradition.
Artists ages 16 and older are invited to submit unique, imaginative and original artwork to our annual, non-themed, signature exhibit.
This is a national, open show. Plymouth Center for the Arts exhibiting membership is not required for entry.
Categories: Drawing/Pastel, Watercolor, Oil/Acrylic, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Color Photography, B & W Photography and Fine Crafts
Awards:
Best in Show - $500
In Each Category:
First Place $250
Second Place $ 125
Honorable Mention
Judging team to be announced
See prospectus for complete competition and exhibit details and important dates.
2024 Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts Competition and Exhibition
The primary function of the Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts Competition and Exhibition is to promote a broader interest in and understanding of agriculture as an industry while showcasing and promoting professional artists in a unique format of exemplary quality. This competition and exhibition was originally funded by a 1994 California Arts Council grant. That first year Madera County Arts Council participated in the statewide California Countryside Festival with agricultural themed art by professional artists of the San Joaquin Valley. It was a resounding success! In 1995, Madera County Arts Council established the agricultural themed art competition and exhibition as an annual event and by 1997, all California artists were invited to participate. Now in its 31st year, this event continues to grow and inspires artists, patrons, and the public to celebrate agriculture
2024 Annual Photography Show
The Lodi Community Art Center and Gallery (LCAC) presents its Annual Juried Photography Show and Sale. All interested photographers are invited to submit entries. Work must be original to the artist. Works accepted into a prior LCAC Photography Show are not eligible. LCAC reserves the right to reject any work that has unacceptable subject matter.
You may enter up to six (6) images of original works of photographic art via our on-line “Smarter Entry” System. Works may be classic dark room photography, digitally enhanced and/or digitally created by camera, drone, or phone. No AI generated images will be accepted. Entries require jpeg files and entry will not be complete until payment of entry fees are made.Categories
Landscapes – These images depict an expanse of scenery. The subject is the scenery and not individual elements of the scene. These images include but are not limited to landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, panoramas, etc.
Animals – Wild or domestic. May include birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish and other marine life…any living creature other than humans.
Plants – An organism of the kind exemplified by trees, flowers, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, mosses, seeds, bulbs, algae and fungi. May be a macro or close-up image or an entire “landscape” if the plants are the subject of the image.
Man-Made – The subject of the image is manufactured, created, or constructed by human beings; including but not limited to architecture, still-life, machinery, etc.
People - These images include groups of people or individuals, culture, lifestyle, street or sports photography. The image could be a staged portrait or a spontaneous moment. The people or person should be the subject of the image.
Photo Art – These images vary from traditional photography. The emphasis here is on altered reality and creativity, and may include heavily manipulated images either in-camera or in post processing.
Examples might include multiple exposures, ICMs, mirrored images, painterly images, etc. Think “outside-the-box” creatively! Examples might include multiple exposures, ICMs, mirrored images, painterly images, etc. Think “outside-the-box” creatively!
Fees
LCAC Members: $18 per entry, Non-Members: $22 per entry. Non-members are encouraged to join Lodi Community Art Center and enjoy the benefits of membership.
All fees are non-refundable. Payment is made via the on-line Smarter Entry system.
Show Awards – Money Ribbons and Merchandise
Best of Show $200
1st ($100), 2nd ($75), 3rd ($50) Ribbon and Honorable Mention for each category
2024 Works by Associate Members
Image shown: Sunrise Behind Brown Street by Sheila Newquist, 2023 Award of Merit
Sep 6- Nov 6 , 2024
NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
Open to Associate Members of New England Watercolor Society
IMPORTANT DATES
August 8 - Entries Due
August 15- Accepted works posted on the NEWS website
September 5 - Drop off, 12-2pm
Reception and Awards, TBD
November 7 - Pick Up, 12-2pm
Expressions Members-Only Show
Plymouth Center for the Arts invites artists to participate in "Expressions," our late summer and final members-only show of 2024. The exhibit will be displayed in our Plymouth, MA gallery from August 14th through September 15th.
This is a non-themed and non-juried show.
Plymouth Center for the Arts Exhibiting Membership is required for entry and must continue for the duration of the exhibit. Click Here to renew or purchase a membership.
Categories: Painting, photography, drawing, printmakiing, pastel, mixed media, fine crafts and sculpture.
Awards:
1st Place - $100 plus a ribbon
2nd Place - $50 plus a ribbon
Two Honorable Mentions with ribbons
Important Dates:
Drop Off - Aug 11th, 4 - 6pm & Aug 12th, 8 - 10am
Reception - Thursday, Aug 15th from 6 - 8pm
Pick Up - Sept 15th , 4 - 6pm & Sept 16th, 8 - 10am
TIMELESS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN ARTISTS-FLORIDA
PROSPECTUS & AGREEMENT
TITLE OF SHOW: Timeless
DATES: October 7, 2024 through November 25, 2024
VENUE: Marco Island Center for the Arts
ADDRESS: 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island, FL 33145-5427
EXHIBITION COORDINATOR: Muffy Clark Gill
CONTACT INFO: Muffy@muffyclarkgill.com
MICFA Contact: Barbara Parisi, gallery manager
CONTACT INFO: bparisi13@aol.com
IMPORTANT DATES:
ONLINE SUBMISSIONS BEGIN: June 1, 2024
- DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: August 05, 2024
- NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: August 15, 2024
- SMARTER ENTRY SUBMISSION FEE: $30 for four entries
- NUMBER OF ENTRIES ALLOWED: Four
- OPENING RECEPTIONS: October 8, 2024 and November 12, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- SHOW CLOSES: November 25, 2024
- SIZE RESTRICTIONS: maximum size: 48” wide (including frame)
- ART PICKUP DATE: November 26, 2024. Shipped artwork will be returned the week of December 1, 2024.
DELIVERY/PICK UP AND SHIPPING DETAILS
- Delivery and pick up address: 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island, FL
- If shipping: Ship to Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island, FL 33145-5427 via UPS or FedEx. If shipping by common carrier, include a return shipping label.
- Shipped art arrival dates: by September 30, 2024
- Hand-delivered art date & time: October 3, 2024, from 9 am to noon
- Art pick up date & time: November 26, 2024 from 9 am to noon
- Returned artwork shipping details: All artwork shipped by FedEx or UPS must include a FedEx or UPS prepaid, bar-coded, return shipping label. Please tape the prepaid shipping label to the inside of the box or shipping container where it will be easily seen and identified. Artwork shipped with packing peanuts will not be accepted. Do not ship via US Postal Service.
Please READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS and WAIVER CAREFULLY
AWARD INFORMATION:
- 1st Place: $200.00
- 2nd Place: $100.00
- 3rd Place: $75.00
- Honorable Mention: Certificate of Recognition
JUROR INFORMATION:
Ashley Burke is a fine art appraiser and museum professional with 20 years of experience. She is Accredited by the Appraisers Association of America with a specialty in Postwar, Contemporary and Emerging Art and holds a master’s degree in museum studies from George Washington University.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Fine art categories accepted* are oil, acrylic, wax, photography, mixed media, collage, sculpture, printmaking, pastels, watercolors, mosaics, ceramics, fiber arts. *Digitally created work must be identified as such in the medium/description.
- Sculpture or ceramics are allowed in this show; pedestals are available.
- Artwork generated through artificial intelligence based upon a third party's intellectual property will not be accepted. Original art based upon another’s intellectual property MUST be credited to the owner of that copyright or trademark; and, the submitting artist MUST provide in advance of the show written evidence of consent from that third party to produce any derivative works or copies of that third party’s intellectual property.
- Submissions may be made through Smarter Entry @ https://client.smarterentry.com/NAWAFL Simply Click on MEMBER LOGIN at the top of the page and log in to your account. Click on “Timeless” under CURRENT PROSPECTUSES.
- Digital image specifications: 1920 pixels @ 300 dpi on longest side. JPEG format
- Label digital images as follows: lastname_firstname_title_medium_HxW_price.jpg – all dimensions should be given in inches.
- For example: Smith_Jane_Seaside_watercolorandink_18x24_500.jpg
- SmarterEntry will ask you to describe the materials and techniques used as well as add a small (100-words or less) artist statement describing your thoughts on the artwork submitted and a 100-word artist bio.
ELIGIBILITY
- All NAWA Signature members in good standing who are also a member of the NAWA-Florida chapter.
- Any artwork not previously an award winner in another NAWA-FL show.
PAINTING & LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
- The venue requires all labeling information be as follows: Artist should include her contact information on the ID label
- Example of Label: Name, Title, Medium, Size, Artist email & website.
- All artwork must be framed (or gallery wrapped) & wired for hanging. Sawtooth hanging mechanisms are not permitted.
- All artwork must be the original work of the artist and the artist represents that she owns all intellectual property rights in the submitted work.
- Nudes are permitted. Appropriate content for children will be required for this venue.
- Artwork displayed in the show must match the .jpeg submitted (no substitutions).
- All artwork must remain in place for the duration of the show.
- All artwork must be for sale: Exhibitor receives 40%, Artist receives 50% NAWAFL receives 10%.
MARKETING
- The Marco Island Center for the Arts will provide an opening announcement via e-mail and a press release to the media, as well as email, newsletter announcements and calendar listings on MICA website: https://www.marcoislandart.org/
- Marketing for this show will include press releases, posts on NAWA-FL’s social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook.
- Each artist is asked to provide publicity on her own website and social media sites.
ARTIST’S AGREEMENT AND WAIVER
I, the applying Artist, hereby declare my intention to exhibit my artwork, as described in my entry form, in the National Association of Women Artists, Florida Chapter, exhibition at Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Island, Collier County Florida, (hereafter “Exhibition”) and to be published on the NAWA-FL website and the venue website and through the organization’s newsletter, calendar listings and email announcements. Said artwork will be available for sale until the specified end date of the exhibit set forth on the above prospectus.
In consideration of the display of my artwork(s), I hereby declare that I am the owner and creator of the original artwork being submitted by me, both as the artwork’s physical manifestation and the copyright of the artwork; and that I have the sole right to permit any exhibition of the work for the time period so indicated herein. I agree to indemnify and hold NAWA harmless from any state of facts to the contrary, including attorney’s fees and all costs whether taxable or not. I accept full responsibility for any and all damages, loss, theft, and /or any other casualty of any kind while any portion of the work or the work’s digital representation is in NAWA’s care, custody and/or possession. I hereby waive any and all claims of any kind as a result of the Exhibition, including any claim for third party copyright infringement against NAWA as well as their employees, officers, directors, and committee personnel. Nevertheless, for the purposes of this agreement, I agree that the stated value for each work of art exhibited shall be Ten ($10.00) Dollar in the event of any loss or damage to the artwork(s). I agree to allow an image of my artwork(s) being exhibited to be used without charge, for advertising and/or promotion in the furtherance of the Exhibition by NAWA or the Miami Dade Public Library, and/or for any purposes including without limitation traditional media, social media, websites as well as public relations, prior to, during and/or after the Exhibition.
I understand that all artworks will be insured by the Marco Island Center for the Arts.
I agree to allow an image of my artwork being exhibited to be used only during the term of the Exhibition without charge for advertising and/or promotion in the furtherance of the Exhibition, and for any purposes including without limitation traditional media, social media, website as well as public relations, prior to and during the Exhibition.
I understand and acknowledge that the work on display is considered to be part of the Exhibition from the time it is received by the venue until the end of the Exhibition, and in the case of return shipping by the venue, until the venue surrenders the work to the shipper.
I understand that my work may not be included if it fails to meet professional presentation standards (as determined by the NAWAFL Exhibitions Committee), including but not limited to: blurry photography in entry .jpeg, inclusion of type over the image, improper hanging apparatus or unprofessional framing.
I understand and agree that NAWAFL and the Juror retains sole discretion to decide if artworks do or do not meet the requirements of the Marco Island Center for the Arts show standards or if they contain any inflammatory or offensive materials requiring them to be excluded from the Exhibition.
In the event of a dispute regarding the interpretation or enforcement of this Artist’s Agreement and Waiver, I agree that all disputes must be adjudicated in a state court of competent jurisdiction in the County of New York, and that the Artist’s Agreement and Waiver shall be construed under the laws of the State of New York.
Note: The use of the National Association of Women Artists, FL’s logo, without prior written permission is prohibited. The use of the registered Trademark Seal and the logo of the National Association of Women Artists, FL for any personal or business use on any documents, postcards, invitations, and other promotional materials and communications is a violation of law. The letters NAWAFL may be used by regular juried members (i.e., not Associate or Student members), after their names, on all artworks, signifying their membership.
I have read the terms and conditions and agree to abide by them. It is hereby understood and agreed by me to hold harmless NAWAFL for any loss or damage of my artwork, while showing at this venue.
As the Artist, by entering this show through Smarter Entry, I acknowledge that I understand the foregoing terms and conditions of the Agreement and Waiver and agree to be bound by those terms and conditions.
Alternative Processes
Alternative Processes, the SE Center is looking for all forms of Alternative and Antique processes, albumen to ziatype, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome. Digital source images are acceptable if converted to negatives and processed in a historical technique and digital reproduction of alternative technique works, either for further processing or presentation, is acceptable.
The SE Center is looking for all forms of imagery of Alernative Images, black-and-white and color, alternative or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Our juror, Diana Bloomfield, is a photographic artist and native North Carolinian, currently lives and works in Raleigh, North Carolina. Specializing in 19th century photographic printing techniques, with a concentration on gum bichromate, platinum, and cyanotype processes, her images are exhibited internationally and are widely published. Diana is also a book artist, incorporating her handmade prints into one-of-a-kind books. She is represented by The Cardinal Gallery, located in Toronto, Canada, and by photo-eye Gallery (Photographers Showcase), located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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 a
Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters - "Night"
In partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop in Frisco, VAGF presents Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters! The theme for this show is "Night" .
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. Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by August 3, 2024. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by August 7, 2024.
Please make note of these dates and times: Accepted works must be delivered to the Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 100, Frisco TX 75035 on Sunday, August 25, 2024 between 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A "Meet the Artists" event will be held on Sunday, October 6, 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.
Failure to bring the artwork during the dropoff time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 36 inches in either dimension (including the frame).
All artwork sold must remain on display until the end of exhibition.
Artwork must stay in all Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out. If artwork is removed by the artist or artist's delegates at any time during an exhibition without written permission by a VAGF board member, the artist may incur significant penalties. We understand that emergencies and illness happen; however, any changes or requests must be communicated to info@vagf.org.
*Our Partner Gallery owners and their associates cannot give permission for release of art without written approval by a VAGF board member. Email info@vagf.org, call or text 214-770-6154
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have value of at least $100. Artwork that is not for sale will not be accepted.
LIABILITY:
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Photos of damages upon receipt will be promptly sent to artists. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but VAGF assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, should provide their own insurance.
USE OF IMAGES:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show or future shows without further remuneration to the artist. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Please email all inquiries to info@vagf.org
NewNow 2024
NewNow2024: CALL FOR ENTRY:
The exhibition will be held in Tri-C’s beautiful 3,000 sq. ft. Gallery East, 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, OH 44122.
Cash awards totaling $1750 will be given out: Four chosen by the juror, and one additional award by popular vote from attendees at the opening reception. All proceeds from the competition will fund the artist’s awards and benefit the Artists Archives, whose mission is to support Ohio visual artists and preserve their important heritage for future generations.
All entries must be made online at https://client.smarterentry.com/aawr.
A total of three entries may be submitted for $40 and up to 3 additional entries at $10 apiece.
The deadline for entry is 12:00am JULY 28, 2024
Please review all entry details, submission instructions and calendar deadlines prior to application. They are listed directly below.
Entry Details:
ELIGIBILITY: This juried exhibition is open to living artists of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Huron, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Ottawa, Portage, Trumbull, Summit, and Wayne counties.
ACCEPTED MEDIA: Painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, mixed-media, assemblage, collage, ceramics, glass, installations, fiber, weaving, textiles, video & film, and photography. Jewelry will be accepted if it is made using metalsmithing or hand-formed using unique materials or techniques. Printmaking must be original - no giclée reproductions of work done in other media.
FILM AND VIDEO ENTRIES: Film and video submissions must be made separately at The NEW NOW 2024/ film, video. Photography should be entered in THE NEWNOW 2024, NOT the NEWNOW FILM & Video.
PRESENTATION: 2-D work cannot exceed 8’ in height or 50 lbs. in weight. 2-D work should be appropriately framed and ready to hang (neutral matting only, glass or acrylic where applicable, frames must be strong enough to hold the weight of the piece). Any painting stretched on canvas does not have to be framed. No saw-tooth hangers. 3-D work cannot exceed 8’ in height or 100 lbs. in weight. Work not properly presented for exhibition at the time of delivery will not be accepted.
ENTRY FEES: A total of three entries may be submitted for $40 and up to 3 additional entries at $10 apiece.
CASH AWARDS: Awards of $750, $500, and 2 @ $200 will be given out by the juror, and an additional award of $100 will be chosen by popular vote. Images of award-winning work will be featured in the show catalog and all accepted artists will be listed in the catalog. Awards will be presented at the opening reception, September 12.
INSURANCE: Accepted artists assume sole responsibility for insuring their work.
SALE OF WORKS: Works may be for sale at the discretion of the artist. AAWR will retain a 40% commission on all sold work, and will handle all sales of work during the exhibition.
Submission Instructions:
SUBMISSIONS TO THIS SHOW WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.
TO SUBMIT WORK, GO TO https://client.smarterentry.com/aawr
To prepare images for uploading please adhere to the following guidelines:
- sRGB or RGB color space (standard) NO CMYK (typically used for printing industry)
- 72 dpi resolution
- Images sized to 1,280 pixels on the longest side, the other size width or height proportional
- Layers must be flattened
- 8-bit mode (standard)
- Jpg format
- Jpg compression at level 7 (Medium)
- Do not use characters other than a period preceding jpg in the file name. The following characters will lead to image uploading problems :!@#$%^&*()_+
As a submitter to this show you grant AAWR permission to include your name as part of future mailings and announcements. If you would prefer to NOT be included on our mailing list, please notify us in writing.
Artists whose work is chosen for exhibition grant AAWR the right to use images of their work for the purposes of promotion, inclusion in AAWR programs, and subsequent display on the AAWR website without further contact or compensation from AAWR.
Calendar:
ENTRIES: Begin May 20 and end July 20, 2024.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: Artists will be notified of the acceptance of their work the week of August 11, 2024.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK: September 3 and 4, 2023, 11am -5pm
Work should be delivered to Gallery East, Cuyahoga Community College, Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, OH 44122. Parking for delivery is free in LOT H3, accessed most easily by the Harvard Road entrance.
OPENING RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY: Thursday September 12, from 6:00pm - 8:30pm
PICK UP OF EXHIBITED WORK: October 21,22 and 23, 2024, 11am – 5pm
AAWR & Tri-C will not be responsible for work left after 10/24/2024. Work not picked up will be subjected to storage fees and disposed of at the discretion of the Gallery Coordinator
About Our Judge, George Whitten: