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Through the Lens of Social Justice
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Sept 22 11:59pm
Entires are open to photographers residing in the U.S.
The Gallery seeks images reflecting concepts of social justice around current socio-political issues involving identity: race, gender, LGBTQ+, immigration status; economic disparity, affordable housing and healthcare, among other social justice topics. Analogue and digital photographic processes are accepted for entry.
Framed photographs may not exceed 48” width and 60” in height.
Exhibition Juror: Makeda Best, Curator of Photography, Harvard Art Museums
Gallery Awards: Best of Show $600, 2nd Place $400, 3rd Place $300.
Exhibition: Nov 10 – Dec 10, 2021
On-Line Exhibition: Nov 2021 – June 2022
Virtual Reception with Makeda Best November 10 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. PT
2021 Shades of Gray
Shades of Gray is a Black & White Fine Art photography show for all artists who are current residents of New Mexico.
The show is juried by prominent professional photographers. The entrants' works are displayed at the Fine Arts building on the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque during the month of December 2021.
Note: Please submit only pure black & white images. No sepia, selenium, or other toned images will be accepted.
Theme | OPEN THEME Juror: Carl Corey
Juror | Guggenheim Fellow Carl Corey
“The Photograph is an extended, loaded evidence — as if it caricatured not the figure of what it represents but its very existence ... The Photograph then becomes a bizarre medium, a new form of hallucination: false on the level of perception, true on the level of time: a temporal hallucination, so to speak, a modest shared hallucination (on the one hand 'it is not there,' on the other 'but it has indeed been'): a mad image, chafed by reality.” Roland Barthes
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 subject matters, genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.
RAA&M National 2021
RAA&M NATIONAL 2021 CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Rockport Art Association & Museum
The Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) invites artists to enter this exhibit to celebrate the arts nationally. Artists need not be members of RAA&M.This is an opportunity to exhibit artwork that shows the diversity of the Creative Community about us.
Images should be submitted/uploaded, by individual artists during the July 9 – October 1, 2021 submission period on the smartentry.com site.
IMPORTANT DATES
Call for submissions begins: Friday, July 9, 2021
Deadline for online entries: Friday, October 1, 2021
Notice of acceptance by: Saturday, October 16, 2021
Accepted Artwork drop off: November 20 & 21 (Sat & Sun) (10-4 PM)
Exhibit opens: Saturday, December 4, 2021
Virtual Award Ceremony: Saturday, December 4, 2021 (2PM E.S.T., live on Facebook)
Exhibit closes: Friday, December 31, 2021
Artwork Pick-up: January 6 & 7, 2022 (Thu & Fri) (10 AM-4 PM)
SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT
Entries must be original. Once artwork is submitted, it may not be withdrawn by the artist. All artwork must remain hanging until the end of the exhibit unless sold.
LOCATION
The Aldro T. Hibbard Gallery and Maddocks Gallery, the main galleries at the Rockport Art Association & Museum, 12 Main Street Rockport, MA 01966.
ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & SIZE REQUIREMENTS
Artwork submissions are limited to 3 artworks per artist in the following media: drawing, mixed media, collage, photography, painting, digital art and sculpture.
Maximum size is 40 x 60 inches including the frame. All works on paper must be matted, framed and covered with glass or Plexiglas.
Frames must be in good condition. Entries must be dry, properly prepared for exhibition and properly wired for hanging. The wire and eye screws must not show when the artwork is hung.
Gallery wrapped canvas does not require framing unless the edges are unfinished.
Maximum weight per hanging piece is 10 pounds.
ENTRIES & FEES
The exhibit will be juried using digital images (jpgs) submitted/ uploaded, by individual artists during the submission period onto the smarterentry.com site.
Up to 3 entries: $35.00 for RAA&M members and $45.00 for non-members. (You may become contributing member for $40 reducing the show fee by $10)
To become a Rockport Art Association & Museum member either click here, contact the RAA&M at (978) 546-6604, or pay for contributing membership within smarterentry.com while submitting for this exhibit, or visit us at 12 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966.
There is no guarantee of acceptance into the exhibit.
A sales commission of 40% based on original price will be taken by RAA&M when a work sells during the exhibit. Fees are non-refundable.
FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (JPGS) AND HOW TO SEND THEM
All entries must be submitted in a digital JPEG format, either cropped to remove background or on a black background without a mat or frame.
Photos of the artwork should not be taken through glass or plexiglass. Image quality is critical: poor photography and presentation may affect acceptance by the jurors. Digital images must be representative of the artwork.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
By entering “RAA&M National”, the artist acknowledges that all reasonable care will be taken to safeguard the artwork(s) and the premises and said person accepts that RAA&M and its agents, directors, officers and volunteers will not be responsible for any damage, injury, liability loss or theft should any occur. Insurance for artwork entered in this exhibit is each individual artist’s responsibility.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Work that has been juried into the exhibit should be hand delivered or shipped to arrive at The Rockport Art Association & Museum no later than Saturday, November 21, 2021. Shipped artwork must contain a prepaid return shipping label in order to be returned properly.
Mailing address:
Rockport Art Association & Museum
Attn: Gallery Manager
12 Main Street
Rockport, MA 01966
REPRODUCTION OF ARTWORK
Any artwork entered in this exhibit may be reproduced for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes for “RAA&M National” or future exhibits without consent from or notification to the artist or the artist’s agent.
SALES
All artwork should be for sale. Prices cannot be changed from those stated at submission. RAA&M will receive a 40% commission on any and all sales from the exhibit or as a result of the exhibit. The artist will receive 60%. Artists should expect payment within four weeks after the close of the exhibit. All sales are final.
PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBIT
Promotion will be handled by the RAA&M, but we welcome artists promoting the exhibit themselves as well.
EXHIBIT CONTACT EMAIL: raamnational@gmail.com
Contemporary Portrait
The Portrait. We use portraits as objects of remembrance and reverence, of seduction and glorification. From the keepsakes in lockets as tiny remembrances of love, to the likenesses of leaders meant to inspire and seduce with their power. They can stir, and confront, and drive us to action. Just as they can lull in longing for a time since passed. They act as a mirror in whose reflection we find the inward experiences of ourselves, or as a window from which we look out toward the virtues of another.
Give us pause in our present time of turmoil and uncertainty, by showing us the likenesses of those that inspire and fill you with hope. Analog and digital manipulation in all its forms welcome. Monochrome or color, all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Our juror for the The Contemporary Portrait is Michael Foley. Foley was born in Delaware and grew up in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. He opened his gallery in the fall of 2004 after fourteen years of working with notable photography galleries, including Fraenkel, Howard Greenberg, and Yancey Richardson.
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.
Members Exhibition
The Annual Members Exhibition is around the corner. All subjects, analog, digital, and antique process, monochrome or color, Member photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Our juror for Members 21 - 22 is Terri Bright. Terri Bright is a fine art photographer whose work focuses on the articulation of non-traditional beauty. With a background in painting, she now uses the camera to create images of quiet, contemplative spaces. Born in Pennsylvania, Bright lived and worked in New York City and Osaka, Japan prior to attending graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin.
45-50 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s main gallery space for approximately one month with the opportunity to be invited for a solo show at a later date. Openings are timed to coincide with Greenville, South Carolina's First Fridays, a celebration of art, food and music.
NYC4PA GOT THE SHOT! NOW GET CREATIVE
The world of photography virtually exploded with the use of digital cameras and cell phones. Millions and millions of images were captured that would never have been taken before. But that was only a part of the revolution. A whole new world of artistic possibility opened up with computer software and phone apps enabling the creation of brand-new photographic imagery. PHOTOSHOP, NIK, TOPAZ, SNAPSEED, DISTRESSEDFX are just a few of the tools photographers can use to express their artistic vision.
This call is about images where the original shot was only the beginning.
NOTE – Although this text focuses on digital imagery, after-processing in the darkroom works just as well.
ASK Juried Photography Show: November 6-28, 2021
Jurors:
Jen Kiaba (https://www.jenkiaba.com/)
Julio Nazario (https://www.julionazario.com)
Echo in the Valley: This month, we look to highlight and honor all of the stunning attributes that make up the Hudson Valley. The physical and spiritual alike– captured through the lens.
Calling all photographers in all genres and styles. We are looking for a broad represenation of creative photographic styles. Best in the show is awarded $250. Open to both members and non-members. Please note that work must be delivered and picked up in person at ASK.
Guidelines:
- Black & white or color photography.
- No larger than 1,500 square in.
- All work must be in good condition, professionally produced, wired and ready to hang.
- A gallery contract must be filled out and signed upon delivery.
Fees:
- Members: 1st piece free (contact us for promo code); Non-members: $15 for 1st piece; $5 for each additional piece.
- Cash, credit card, or check made payable to The Arts Society of Kingston. Non-refundable.
- Maximum of 5 pieces may be entered.
Acceptance:
- Accepted artists will be emailed and a list of art names and titles of accepted works will be posted on www.askforarts.org after jurying, which will take place on October 22.
- ASK will encourage sales with a 60 (artist)/40 (ASK) split.
- ASK is not responsible for damage or theft of artwork before, during, or after the show. Artists may arrange for their own insurance.
Online submissions close: Tuesday, October 12th, 5:00pm
Accepted work announced: Friday, October 22nd, 5:00pm
Drop-off accpeted work: Tuesday, November 2nd, or Wednesday, November 3rd, between 1:00-5:00pm
Opening: Saturday, November 6th 1:00-6:00pm
Pickup of unsold work: Tuesday, November 30th, or Wednesday, December 1st, between 1:00-5:00pm
Questions may be addressed to ask@askforarts.org or 845-338-0333.
Sponsor: Altren Energy
Fourteenth 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.
PAUL CEZANNE SCHOLARSHIP
The Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, in partnership with the Frisco School of Music and Performing Arts, is thrilled to announce the Annual Paul Cezanne Student Arts Scholarship. We will award two deserving students, ages 5 and up, a full scholarship to attend Art classes at FSMPA from December 13, 2021 through July 2022 . This includes FSMPA one-year full art class tuition (one weekly class) for the 2021-22 season, all art and class supplies and FSMPA one-year student membership including three art gallery shows with unlimited tickets for family and friends.
Applicants must submit three works of original art which will be judged by a panel of VAGF artists who will select four finalists from all submissions. The finalists will then interview at the FSMPA campus (Preston Rd and Main St.) where the two winners will be chosen.
This is an amazing opportunity for any child who is interested in art and developing their skills.
Submission Deadline: Friday, October 15, 2021
Acceptance for Interview: November 06, 2021
Interviews will be announced.
Theme | Nude Geographies
Theme: Nude Geographies | Guest Curator: Doug Beasley
The nude form has been portrayed in art throughout history, from the classical era to the enlightenment and the modern era. The nude figure in western art - specifically in photography - has expressed ideals of female and male beauty along with other human qualities including life, energy, and an array of complicated human emotions.
Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic works that explore the nude in any of its varied styles including: figure studies, environmental nudes, implied nudes and erotica - just to name a few of the many iterations of this genre. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.
Black Lives / White Fragility
Black Lives and White Fragility—National Exhibition,
juried by Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs, Muralist; Visual Artist of Residence, MFA; Co-founder, Artists For Humanity
November 4 – December 17, 2021
Black Lives and White Fragility
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, November 5, 6PM
National Show Open to all media, original works of the Black Lives and White Fragility theme.
ABOUT THE THEME: This juried exhibition will examine white privilege and address rascism through black and white or monochromatic images. The exhibition title references both the Black Lives Matter movement and Robin DiAngelo’s book, White Fragility. Our goal is to present an authentic dialogue to inspire greater respect and understanding.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday, October 17, 2021 end of day. Accepted works posted by Thursday, October 21, by 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
Accepted entries will posted on South Shore Art Center’s website (www.ssac.org/competitions.asp) by Thursday, October 21, 2021.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK
Shipping, return shipping and a handling fee for shipped work are the responsibility of the artist. No Sunday Deliveries. Delivery by November 1. Hand delivered work drop off: October 28–30, 10:00–4:00;
PICK-UP/RETURN DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
Hand delivered works may be picked up January 4-6, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. However, if artists need works earlier, they must be pre-arrange a pick-up date with SSAC staff. SSAC will return shipped work by January 15, 2021. 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 Black Lives and White Fragility 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)
New Mexico Magazine Photography Contest 2021
New Mexico Magazine is known for its stunning photography of the land and its people. Each year, we invite you to submit your favorite photos of the state.
This year’s photography contest opens for entries July 1, 2021 at 8am MST. Deadline for entries is 11:59pm MST on October 22, 2021.
Details:
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Cost to enter is $25 and includes the submission of five images. Each additional image entry is $5.
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Winners will be published in the February 2022 issue, available on newsstands in mid-January 2022.
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New Mexico Magazine partners with the Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography in Carrizozo to present a show featuring contest winners. Participation is voluntary.
The New Mexico Magazine Photography Contest is about presenting the beauty of New Mexico through photography. It is an amateur contest and is not open to professionals who derive more than 50% of their income from photography.
Edge of Abstraction 2021 - Online Digital Art Exhibit
Cape Cod Art Center is seeking entries for their "Edge of Abstraction" Digital Art Online Exhibition.
Imagine how shapes and colors form into an edge of abstraction. Any interpretation of this theme will be considered.
Digital art is an artistic work or practice that uses digital technology, as an essential part of the creative or presentation process. This includes the use of computers, mobile or portable handheld devices. Photography may or may not be included in this creative work of art.
Entries must be of original work, they cannot be a copy of another painting; a magazine or newspaper photo, or any type of reproduction; the entry must be the artist's own composition. No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted. Photographs used must be the artist's own, in the public domain, or the artist must be able to produce explicit permission by the original artist to use the image.
Everyone of any level is invited to submit to this open juried online exhibit. Any interpretation of the theme will be considered.
Entries due by Sunday, October 24th by midnight.
Artist notification by email on Friday, November 5th. Online exhibit on website will become live on November 5th, 2021.
Jill Johnson will be judging this exhibit.
The juror may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
Cash prizes awarded for Best in Show, Second Place and two Honorable Mentions.
Image icon by Rita Colantonio, "After the Storm", Digital Art
Annual Fall/Winter Holidays Little Picture Show
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
· Exhibitors may submit up to three original works in any medium
(No photography, laser prints, or computer generated accepted)
· Size not to exceed 16” per side including frame.
· Prices not too exceed $500
· 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
· All entries must be for sale
ENTRIES SUBMITTED online via Smarter Entry
ENTRY DEADLINE: October 29, 2021 11:59:00 PM (EDT)
DROP OFF DATES: October 31, November 1,3,4 12:00PM to 3:30PM
PICK UP DATES: January 2, 7,8, 2022 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. 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.)
Gallery Sales Commission is 35% for each work sold.
SE Center Open
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 Open Call is Coco Conroy. Coco Conroy is the director of Jackson Fine Art, a gallery in Atlanta, GA specializing in 20th-century and contemporary photography. She has been with the gallery since 2014, and advises Atlanta clients and focuses on local collaborations.
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.
Craft Biennial Exhibition 2022
The 2022 Craft Biennial Exhibition celebrates the diversity of talents in the museum’s diverse audience. This biennial exhibition is an important opportunity for young, mid-career, and veteran artists to exhibit their work to the Fuller Craft Museum community. Artists both inside and outside of New England have participated in the past, showcasing stunning works of ceramics, glassware, furniture, textiles, basketry, woodturning, jewelry, and other craft-based media. In the past, the opening reception for this exhibition has been particularly successful at bringing together communities of artists who are vital to the Fuller Craft Museum mission.
Spring Fusion: Renew and Reinvent
National Association of Women Artists -
South Carolina Chapter
Presents
Spring Fusion: Renew and Reinvent
March 31 - May 6, 2022
Reception: March 31, 2022, 6-8pm at the ACA
Aiken Center for the Arts (ACA)
122 Laurens Street SW Aiken, SC
Eligibility:
This NAWA exhibit is only for current NAWA SC members. 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: artbysusanirish@gmail.com.
Art submissions:
Submissions are handled through https://client.smarterentry.com/nawasc. Two artworks from each member are guaranteed entry. Third submissions are welcome but will be curated in as space allows. Entry fee for two works of art $25; $5 for third piece.
Theme: Spring Fusion: Renew and Reinvent
The exhibit theme allows artists to capture the energy of Spring - not only the revival and rebirth in nature, but in a rejuvenation of ourselves. While nature constantly recreates itself, so too does the artist.
Awards:
The exhibited work will be judged by Columbia artist Heidi Darr-Hope. First place $100,
Second Place $75, Third Place $50 and Honorable Mention awards will be presented.
Contact:
Melinda Welker, Exhibit Lead with any questions: mwelkerpix@gmail.com
Calendar:
October 12 - November 12, 2021: Submission timeframe.
Submit entries at: https://client.smarterentry.com/nawasc. Entry opens Oct 12 and entry deadline is Nov. 12, 2021. When deadline is reached, the SmarterEntry program is automatically closed to submissions.
December 1, 2021: Notification of acceptance.
Notification will be through email from SmarterEntry and posted on NAWA SC Facebook pages.
March 25, 2022: Artwork due at Aiken Center for the Arts.
⁃ For free transport of art to/from Aiken for Beaufort/Jasper counties: Wednesday March 23 at Beaufort Art Association, downtown Beaufort, 913 Bay Street from 11am - 2pm. Contact Sandy Dimke to confirm drop off at (843-263-4340 or (sandydimke@gmail.com). If you are unable to drop off your art at this time, contact Sandy prior to March 22, 2022 to arrange an alternate drop off.
⁃ Charleston area artists: contact Sandy Dimke (843-263-4340 or (sandydimke@gmail.com) to arrange a West Ashley drop off.
⁃ For this free transport, art size is limited to 40” x 60”, including packaging.
⁃ Hand delivered artwork: If hand delivering, art must arrive at the ACA between
10am - 4pm on Friday, March 25, 2022.
⁃ Shipped art is to arrive at the Aiken Center for the Arts by March 25, 2022, between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Shipping address: Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens Street, SW, Aiken, SC 29801. 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 ID label. Mark the title of the exhibit on the outside of the shipping box.
March 31, 2022: Exhibit Opens and Reception
Exhibit Reception 6 - 8pm. Lunch planned for members arriving early to attend reception. Overnight accommodation rates at several locations will be emailed to members in January for those who wish to stay overnight in Aiken after the reception. More information to follow.
May 6, 2022: Exhibit Closes and Return of Artwork
⁃ Members that took advantage of the free art transport to Aiken will have unsold art returned to Beaufort the week of May 8, 2022. Artists will be notified.
⁃ Hand delivered art should be picked up at the gallery on May 6, 2022 before 4pm. Art is to be signed out at the gallery shop counter.
⁃ Shipped artwork will be returned ASAP
Entry Guidelines and Specifications:
⁃ Two pieces of art will be selected from each artist; a third submission will be curated in as space permits.
⁃ Finished size: The ACA has not put a size limit on art; however, please note size limitation in order to use free transport is 40” x 60”.
⁃ The ACA limits weight of artwork to 20 pounds.
⁃ Pedestal display sculpture is accepted. No ceiling hung work is accepted.
⁃ Unframed canvas artwork must have sides painted. Depth of canvas stretchers must be at least 3/4” deep.
⁃ All art work must be wired to gallery standards and meet professional presentation as interpreted by gallery exhibit committee; no sawtooth hangers.
⁃ All works must 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.
⁃ Work will not be hung if it is damaged in transit. You will be notified immediately if your work arrives damaged.
⁃ NAWA and the ACA reserves the right to refuse work not professionally presented.
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 artdivas@nawasc.or 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 attach one or both of these documents to the back of your art and this will be placed in the binder. If you wish, you may also add your business card or rack card, which will also be added to the binder.
Sales:
The ACA will receive 40% of sales; NAWA SC Chapter will receive 10% of sales; and artists will receive 50% of their art sales.
W9 Form: The ACA requires a completed W9 Form before payment will be released to artists. For convenience, a W9 Form will be sent to exhibiting artists upon acceptance of art. If your art sells, you will be notified where to send your completed W9. Aiken
Center for the Arts will issue a 1099 Form to artists who sell $600 or more.
Waiver
My entry into the NAWA SC Exhibit titled: Spring Fusion: Renew and Reinvent, to be held at the Aiken Center for the Arts (ACA) and entered through https:// client.smarterentry.com/nawasc, binds me to the agreement as stated below.
Artwork will be available at the ACA until the removal date at end of show: May 6, 2022.
In consideration of the display of my artwork, I hereby declare I am the owner and creator of the original artwork being submitted by me, both as the artwork's physical manifestation and the copyright of artwork.
I accept full responsibility for any and all damages, loss, theft, and/or any other casualty of any kind in shipping artwork to the gallery, and to a buyer, if the work sells. I hereby waive any and all claims against the National Association of Women Artist, SC Chapter as well as their officers, directors and committee personnel. Nevertheless, for the purpose of this agreement, I agree that the stated value of the artwork shall be One ($1.00) Dollar, in the event of any loss or damage to the piece of artwork.
I agree to allow an image of my artwork being exhibited to be used 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/or after the Exhibition.
My work is available for sale at the price hereinbefore agreed. I agree that if my work is sold during the exhibition, Aiken Center for the Arts will retain a commission of 40% of sales, NAWA SC Chapter will retain 10% percent, and the artist will receive 50% percent of the selling price.
Point of release clause: the work on exhibition is considered part of the exhibition from point of opening of the exhibit (March 31, 2022) through the end of the exhibit on Friday, May 6, 2022.
I understand that my work may not be included if it fails to meet professional presentation standards (as determined by the Exhibitions Committee), including but not limited to: blurry photography in entry jpeg, inclusion of type over the image, improper hanging apparatus or unprofessional framing. Please advise shipper to not use packing peanuts; items packed this way will be returned after calling the artist. NAWA SC retains the right of discretion to decide if artworks do or do not meet the requirements of our show standards, or contain any inflammatory or offensive materials.
In the event of a dispute with regard to this Waiver Agreement, we agree that all disputes must be adjudicated in a State Court in the County, City and State of South Carolina, under the Laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to choice of
Law rules.
Regards,
Fran Gardner
National Association of Women Artists - SC Chapter President
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, USC Lancaster
Community Development Consultant, Lancaster County Council of the Arts
ArtDivas@NAWASC.org Mobile: (803)-287-0760 www.nawasc.org
Portfolio
Submit 6 of your best photographs that represent your work as an artist. There is not a theme, but the photographs should represent a cohesive body of work. Nine photographers selected by the juror will have a month-long exhibition at an established photography gallery. All sales of prints are through the gallery. Visit the contest's website for complete rules, information on the host gallery and juror for this competition. Altera Vita Photography Contest www.alteravitaphoto.com
NYC4PA PORTALS 2021
“She Came in Through the Bathroom Window” sang the Beatles
“Lookin’ Out My Backdoor” sang Creedence Clearwater Revival
Doors and windows and arches and frames and tunnels are so much a part of our lives. There are so many ways to think about them. We can look at them, or through them. We can poke our hand out the window to test the weather, or just see a wonderful scene a little differently when framed by an arch or array of tree limbs in a park.
For this call your images can focus on the "portal" itself like a closed door or a wonderful windowsill or the view through the portal to the other side. Does it frame the main subject of the photograph or does it add another dimension, such as the distortions of old glass or reflections in windowpanes.
Once again, we invite you to be creative and have fun in the process.
As with all calls, all 2D photographic art is accepted.
2022 Solo or Group Exhibit Spot #2
2022 Featured Artist Call is now open!
Spot #2 July 9 to September 5
Art you interested in hosting a solo or collaborative show? Gallery Main Street has three available spots for 2022.
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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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Meet the Artist video
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Artist Reception
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Social media event and promotion throughout the duration of the exhibit
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Paid promotions through Facebook
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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
Jurors will evaluate all submittals and the selected Artists will be announced by Dec. 17. 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.
Contact MainStreet@TylerTexas.com with any further questions.
2022 Solo or Group Exhibit Spot #1
2022 Featured Artist Call is now open!
Spot #1 January 8 to March 6
Art you interested in hosting a solo or collaborative show? Gallery Main Street has three available spots for 2022.
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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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Meet the Artist video
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Artist Reception
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Social media event and promotion throughout the duration of the exhibit
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Paid promotions through Facebook
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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
Jurors will evaluate all submittals and the selected Artists will be announced by Dec. 17. 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.
Contact MainStreet@TylerTexas.com with any further questions.
2022 Solo or Group Exhibit Spot #3
2022 Featured Artist Call is now open!
Spot #3 November 12 to January 9
Art you interested in hosting a solo or collaborative show? Gallery Main Street has three available spots for 2022.
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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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Meet the Artist video
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Artist Reception
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Social media event and promotion throughout the duration of the exhibit
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Paid promotions through Facebook
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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
Jurors will evaluate all submittals and the selected Artists will be announced by Dec. 17. 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.
Contact MainStreet@TylerTexas.com with any further questions.
Pinelands 2022 Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition - Open Entry
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) is pleased to announce “Pinelands” 2022 Juried Photographic Exhibition. The goal of this exhibit is to celebrate the New Jersey Pinelands, our Nation’s first National Reserve, with photographs that capture its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
We are honored to have renowned National Geographic photographer Michael Yamashita as our judge! Here is his biography – read his biography.
Over $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Awards – Open (all ages): $1,000 for 1st Place Best in Show, $350 each for 1st Place Landscape, Flora & Fauna, Other categories.
All photographs submitted, whether juried into the show or not, will be displayed in a special online Pinelands Photography Gallery.
Image submissions can be black and white or color, but they must be taken within the boundaries of the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (see map).
This year, each image can be submitted into one of three categories of your chosing: (1) Landscape, (2) Flora and Fauna, and (3) Other (People, Towns, Architecture, Culture, History, Recreation, etc). Download the Full Prospectus for full details.
- All photographs must be made within the New Jersey Pinelands National Preserve (see map).
- A total of 6 images can be submitted per photographer.
- Black and white and color images depicting its landscape, flora, wildlife, communities and people will be accepted.
- The juried exhibit will be held in the beautiful renovated barn at the PPA Headquarters in Southampton, New Jersey.
- The PPA reserves the right to disqualify any image that doesn’t meet the contest rules or where the subject matter was not created within the Pinelands.
Important Dates
- Online Submission Opens: June 1, 2020
- Online Submission Closes: January 30, 2022
- Acceptance Notification: February 14 - 18, 2022
- Delivery of Accepted Work:
- Friday, March 18, 2022, 5-7pm
- Saturday, March 19, 2022, 10-noon
- Sunday, March 20, 2022, 10-noon
- Exhibition Dates: March 28 to April 30, 2022
- Online Gallery of All Photographs Opens: April 15, 2022
- Opening Reception: Saturday, March 26, 2022, 2-4pm. Awards will be announced at the reception.
- Pick-up Artwork:
- Sunday, May 1, 2022, 10-noon
- Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 5-7pm
Submission Details
All Files submitted should meet the following:
- JPEG format
- Files cannot exceed 8MB in size
- At least 2000 pixels on longest side
- A minimum of 180 ppi
- sRGB color profile
NOTE: If you do not know how to create these specifications, don't worry, just submit your photographs.
Help us protect the unique natural area of the New Jersey Pinelands. Please donate to or join the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. LEARN MORE HERE