Art Deadlines List

May 21, 2008

NATIONAL CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS - September 13, 2008

Seeking submissions from photographers residing in the USA and 18 years of age and older for the National Photography '08 (fifth year running) (October 23 - November 23, 2008). All artwork must be for sale. Gallery commission is 40% of retail price. Jpeg or gif image (PC compatible) must measure no larger than 7 inches by 10 inches and 72 dpi. Slides must be 35 mm, 2" x 2" in cardboard or plastic mounts. Awards. Insurance on premises only. Entry fee.

For a prospectus send SASE to:

The Main Street Gallery
105 Main St
Box 161
Groton NY 13073

http://www.mainstreetgal.com
maingal@localnet.com

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JP PICNIC/MUSIC WITH COOPERATIVE ARTISTS INSTITUTE - May 14, 2008

FEAST To The Beat
(Spring into Summer with Cooperative Artists Institute)

Central Congregational Church of Jamaica Plain
85 Seaverns Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

The location is five-minute walk from the Orange-Line at the Green Street stop.
There is also off- and on-street parking close to the event. [Directions]

Join us for a "FUN RAISER" on Saturday, June 14, 2008, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (rain or shine) in a beautiful indoor and outdoor tree lined setting in Jamaica Plain. Enjoy a fun filled evening featuring:

* the struggle for supremacy in the culinary arts between Ty and Curtis-and you reap the delicious rewards
* a beer-tasting experience with a skilled taster and a distinguished cast of domestic and international beers
* a fine dining experience accompanied by The New Modern Jazz Quartet
* participatory tribal music-making and drumming
* dancing to the international rhythms of Deejay "Maceito"

Bring a picnic blanket/chair

To place your reservation and learn more...

access our website at

http://www.tribal-rhythms.org

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May 20, 2008

CANADIAN POETRY & SHORT-STORY CONTEST - June 30, 2008

Now accepting original entries from Canadian residents. Prizes for each contest: first - $500, second - $250, third - $100. As well as the opportunity to win cash prizes, there will be twenty honourable mentions and the top third of all entries received will be published in a keepsake soft-cover collection. No entry fee!

To enter please visit our website or contact us for an entry form or send one original poem and/or one original short story along with a cover page containing your full name and mailing address to:

Polar Expressions Publishing
Box 500 Stn Main
Maple Ridge BC V2X 3P2
Canada

604-465-0756(FAX)
http://www.polarexpressions.ca
polarexpressions@shaw.ca

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CALL FOR SOUND/AUDIO SUBMISSIONS - June 21, 2008

SoundCast is Daily Constitutional’s curated online exhibition of unlimited edition, downloadable Sound Art. Currently each exhibition is featured for three months, and then archived to feature the next exhibition. Entry fee.

Contact:

John Henry Blatter
Daily Constitutional
Box 4683
Richmond VA 23220

http://www.DailyConstitutional.org
submissions@dailyconstitutional.org

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CALL FOR PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS - June 2, 2008

Accepting proposals from individual artists, groups of artists, and community groups to conceive, design,then paint one of the canvas-covered columns we provide to you. There is no set theme, but imagery might convey a sense of community and a celebration of living in Somerville. We provide a column wrapped in unprimed canvas. You provide the idea, materials, and equipment needed to paint your proposed column design. You will have a week to finish your column for the Opening Celebration and the work will stay up through September. A modest stipend is granted to all of the accepted artist/groups and you get to keep your artwork. Entry fee.

Contact:

SSPSomerville

http://sspsomerville.org/ssp_sumcall2.htm

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May 19, 2008

JURIED ART COMPETITION - June 1, 2008

Now accepting artwork for our July 2008 exhibition. We are an artist-run arts organization dedicated to promoting emerging artists, one of the few online galleries in continuous operation for over 5 years. The exhibition will include thirty artists; invitations will be distributed to over 30,000 galleries, collectors, and artists. All artwork submitted will be presented online prior to the exhibition so visitors of Projekt30 may help select which artists will be included in the exhibition. Visitors have the option of contacting any participating artist with feedback or opportunities. Unlike other juried exhibitions, all participants receive exposure. Fee varies: $35 for 10 images, free for members.

Contact:

Projekt30

http://www.projekt30.com

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May 18, 2008

CALL FOR SENSORY FEAST THEMED ART - July 18, 2008

This national juried show will be held from September 19 to October 15, 2008. Open to U.S. artists. All media considered. 40% commission. Entry fee.

For a prospectus send SASE to:

2nd April Galerie
324 Cleveland Av NW
Canton OH 44702

330-451-0924
http://secondapril.org

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INTERNATIONAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION - July 1, 2008Joyce Gordon Gallery

Photographers working in all styles, in traditional or digital formats, are invited to enter up to two of their photographic images for the international juried photography exhibition Glimpses in Time. The top award recipient will receive a solo exhibition at the Joyce Gordon Gallery. A portion of the submission fees will benefit the photography club at Seven Tepees Youth Program (San Francisco, CA). Entry fee.

Contact:

Joyce Gordon Gallery
406 14th St
Oakland CA 94612

510-456-8911
http://www.joycegordonphotographygallery.com

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May 17, 2008

AMERICAN TRADITIONS JURIED COMPETITION - June 14, 2008

The Art Guild (TAG) of Port Washington in conjunction with the Gallery at Elderfields is launching their First Open Juried Competition themed “American Traditions”. Interpret the theme in any way that fits with your idea of "American Traditions." Original artwork will be juried for acceptance into this show based quality of work and interpretation of the theme. Decision of the Selection Committee and Jurist are final. Awards will be determined, using the same criteria, by Howard Rose, fine artist & juror. First prize will be $500, second prize $250 and third prize will be $100. Your work can be contemporary, realist, impressionistic, abstract or otherwise but it must relate to the theme, "American Traditions" in any 2D medium. The Selection Committee will jury entries from digital images or slides. Participants will be notified of acceptance via e-mail. The show will open on July 6th and continue through Aug. 2nd, 2008. Entry fee.

Contact:

The Art Guild of Port Washington Inc
Box 904
Port Washington NY 11050

516-708-1536
http://www.theartguild.org
Exhibits@TheArtGuild.org

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May 16, 2008

CALL FOR NORTHWEST PACIFIC ARTISTS - August 11, 2008

Open to all artists of the Pacific Northwest, including WA, AK, OR, MT, ID, and British Columbia. Open to all 2 & 3 dimensional mediums. $2,595 cash awards plus additional awards. Entry fee.

For a prospectus send an SASE to:

Art Port Townsend
2409 Jefferson
Port Townsend WA 98368

http://ArtPortTownsend.org
sguinup@olypen.com

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CALL TO ARTISTS - June 1, 2008

After two years post-Katrina as a regional show, the George Ohr National Challenge—a highly visible and strong sales exhibit—returns in 2008 at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, Mississippi. Jurors are: ceramist James Tanner of Minnesota, 3D; printmaker Ron Pokrasso of Santa Fe, 2D. $4,000 in awards. This is a major exhibit for sales of art work. The show will open with a reception on September 19 and run through November 7, 2008. Entry fee.

Contact:

Trish Lawrence
Biloxi MS

228-374-5547
http://www.georgeohr.org
studio@georgeohr.org

# posted by Ritchie : 11:30 PM

CALL FOR ARTISTS - July 1, 2008

Seeking artists to show in their year round rotating exhibits. The first one will be an art walk the week of the Street Fair, June 9--14. This allows you the opportunity to show your works during the fair and not have to set up at all! Entry fee.

Contact:

Laura Murphy
Monte Arts Council

http://www.montearts.com/rotatingexhibitschedule
admin@montearts.com

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CALL FOR ENTRIES - June 16, 2008

Open to exhibitors displaying and selling works in a variety of artistic disciplines including painting, printmaking, drawing/pastel, digital media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics/pottery, photography, furniture, glass, and textiles/fiber, and mixed media. Cash prizes totaling $10,000 will be awarded to outstanding artists. Entry fee.

Contact:

Telfair Museum Art Fair

912-790-8869
http://www.telfair.org
artfair@telfair.org

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CALL FOR NUDE ART - June 1, 2008

The human figure in art is timeless and universal and has reverberated throughout art history and contemporary art practice. Contemporary artists have refocused our gaze on personal identity as a viable and engaging conduit for explorations of modern life, modern identity, and the social and sexual politics that impact us all. So with one foot planted firmly in the past and the other endlessly searching out the future, we approach the twenty-third annual The Nude presented by the Lexington Art League. Entry fee.

Contact:

Lexington Art League
209 Castlewood Dr
Lexington KY 40505

859-254-7024
859-254-7214
http://www.lexingtonartleague.org
mdeetsch@lexingtonartleague.org

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CALL FOR ART/TECHNOLOGY PROJECT PROPOSALS - May 31, 2008

All artists residing in the United States and around the world are invited to submit a proposal for Conflux, the annual art and technology festival for the creative exploration of urban public space. Please note that this is NOT a call for traditional visual arts such as painting or drawing. Proposals are accepted online only; the festival is curated by a team of award-winning multimedia artists and activists. Event dates and location: September 11 - 14, throughout New York City. Entry fee.

Contact:

Conflux Festival

http://confluxfestival.org/conflux2008/submissions
info@confluxfestival.org

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CALL FOR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE - September 1, 2008

The selected artist will have a part time position with the program offering $25,000 for one year, with an opportunity for a second year funded at the same rate. Artists who have experience working with glass (especially hot glass), metals/jewelry, wood/furniture, plaster, and sculpture are encouraged to apply. The Master Craftsman Program residency will not focus on a single specialty, but provide an experience to broaden the artist's skills. Residency responsibilities include participation in studio projects, teaching within medium, contributions to community projects, development of personal work, and commitment to studio aspirations. Artists who have completed their MFA within the last two years are strongly encouraged to apply. Selected finalists should be available to travel for an interview. Entry fee.

Contact:

Rachel Dorn
905 W Gaines St
Box 3062142
Tallahassee FL 32306-2142

850-644-0139
http://craft.fsu.edu
radorn@fsu.edu

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May 15, 2008

ART FOR WOMEN WITH CANCER EXHIBITION - June 20, 2008

Proceeds from this show will benefit women going through cancer treatment. The show will feature national, regional and local artists and is designed to attract national and international tourists visiting the Myrtle Beach area. This is a juried art show with Cash, Purchase, Merchandise and Ribbons awards. Competition is open to everyone over the age of 18 except where prohibited by law. A commission of 35% of sale price will be deducted for items sold that are not donated. Entry fee.

Contact:

Sue Roland
Art Nouveau Gallery
9626 N Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach SC 29572

843-449-6202
843-449-1807
http://www.artnouveaugallery.com
artnouveau9626@aol.com

# posted by Ritchie : 11:58 PM

CALL FOR DANCE PHOTOGRAPHY - February 1, 2009

The Connecticut Valley Regional Ballet Company Inc. and The Ethel Walker School invite all interested photographers to submit entries into an international contest that celebrates the beauty, grace and athleticism of dance. The movement in all forms of dance imaged in the moment by photography is our goal. Momentum: Images of Dance captures the energy and drama of both mediums. Adult, college and high school divisions; cash prizes. No entry fee.

Contact:

Momentum Dance Photography Competition

http://www.movingmoments.org

# posted by Ritchie : 11:54 PM

CALL FOR KOKOMO PAINTERS - September 1, 2008

Calling all painters to the Kokomo Art Expo Art Competition to be held from Oct 3 thru Oct 26 at Artworks in the Kokomo Mall. The Expo theme this year is "The Wild, Wild West". Paintings don't have to follow theme but it will factor into the jurying process, if we have a large number of entries. Judging will be by the public during the Expo Oct 10-12. Prizes will be based on number of entries. Digital images or photos by email or snail mail. Entry fee.

For prospectus call:

Tamara Jarvis

765-432-0654
artzleigh@comcast.com

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CALL FOR SEX-THEMED ART - June 1, 2008

Magazine seeks artworks dealing with sex. The magazine will be distributed around Tel-Aviv. You are invited to submit your creations in any media (textual or visual), including poetry, short story, romance in parts, diary, photography, painting, drawing, comics, computer art, etc. Entry fee.

Contact:

MS.USE

http://www.msuse.com
submit@msuse.com

# posted by Ritchie : 2:48 AM

CALL FOR PUBLIC MURAL PROPOSALS - June 1, 2008

The Barracks Row Main Street in Washington, DC seeks an artist or artist team to design, create and install an urban mural for the SE Freeway overpass that divides the south end of 8th Street SE, now known as Barracks Row. The goal of this project is to create a unique landmark that expresses the character of the surrounding neighborhood. The large mural will help draw residents and non-residents for repeated viewings to the area and reinforce a sense of place within this community. Entry fee.

Contact:

Louis Wassel
Barracks Row Main Street Program

202-544-3188
louis.wassel@gmail.com

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CALL FOR PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS - May 29, 2008

Practicing professional and emerging Artists and/or teams ar eligible to apply. The project budget should not exceed $45,000, inclusive of all Artist fees, conception, design, fabrication, transportation, prep work and installation costs and protection of the artwork during development. In addition, the fee will include compensation for the Artist's time to attend City meetings and make presentations as required. Entry fee.

Contact:

Los Angeles County Arts Commission Civic Art Program

civicart@arts.lacounty.gov

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May 14, 2008

CALL FOR CURATORIAL PROPOSALS - October 15, 2008

Open call for Curatorial Proposals for mid 2009: Main Gallery (ground floor), New Media Room. Proposals can be for either space, or for both. Gallery Aferro will send out show cards and press releases to its mailing list. We expect a hands-on approach at the gallery. The curator is expected to be in NYC/NJ area to make arrangements with the artists prior to the installation week. The curator is expected to be at the gallery throughout the full week of installation and the curator and artists involved in the exhibition are responsible for installation of the artwork. No entry fee.

Contact:

Evonne M Davis + Emma Wilcox
Gallery Aferro
248 Sherman Av #43
New York NY 10034

http://www.aferro.org
submit.aferro@gmail.com

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May 13, 2008

COLLEGE GALLERY SEEKS EXHIBITION PROPOSALS - October 15, 2008

The Monterey Peninsula College Art Gallery is reviewing exhibition proposals for the 2009-2010 academic year. Open to U.S. residency; all media. Entry fee.

Send SASE for a prospectus to:

MPC Art Gallery
980 Fremont St
Monterey CA 93940

831-646-3060
melissapickford@yahoo.com

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GAME CHARACTER ART COMPETITION - June 15, 2008

The 2008 Notes on Game Dev 2D/3D Environment and Character Design Competition is now open for entries. Art will be judged by some of the top talent in game development today including Damian Pannell (Artist, Relic, Vancouver, British Columbia), Doug Oglesby (Concept Artist, Red Storm Entertainment), Jesse Brophy (THQ, Phoenix, AZ), and Nate Purkeypile (World Artist, Bethesda). Excellent prizes for winners include a full Game Art Certificate Program from Sessions Online Schools of Game Art or a broad choice of instructor-led game art and animation classes, membership in IGDA, and subscriptions to Game Developer Magazine. No entry fee.

Contact:

2D/3D Environment and Character Game Art Competition


http://gamedev.sessions.edu/nogd-awards

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BERENICE ABBOT EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHER PRIZE - July 17, 2008

An emerging photographer who has an accomplished body of work that has not been widely exhibited or published will receive an all expenses paid one-person exhibition at the Julia Dean Gallery at Venice Beach, California, and a Canon EOS Digital SLR Camera. The prize includes:• All exhibit prints made by A&I Photographic and Digital Services in Los Angeles (winner has the option of printing his/her own work); All matting and framing of prints; Invitations and Opening Reception at the Julia Dean Gallery in September 2008; Airfare to Los Angeles for the exhibit opening; Hotel for three nights;
Transportation to and from the airport; Return of work after exhibit ends. Juror: Carol McCusker, Photography Curator, Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego, CA.

For more information and prospectus:

The Berenice Abbot Prize Contest
The Julia Dean Photo Workshops
801 Ocean Front Walk Studio 8
Venice CA 90291

http://www.juliadean.com/competitions/abbott2008.pdf
workshops@juliadean.com

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May 11, 2008

CALL FOR POETRY AND VISUAL ART - July 1, 2008

Poets and artists, who submit, retain all rights to work, but by submission grant About The Arts permission for possible publication on its website. At this time there is no payment for submissions. Contributors may submit up to two poems and/or two images. Poetry should be sent as attachments in Microsoft Word format while visual images of art, i.e. painting, sketches, sculpture and photography should be in JPEG or any other appropriate format (300dpi or better). Accompanying information should also include: poet/ artists name, bio statement (no more than 35 words), title of work, and contact email address. No entry fee.

Contact:

About The Arts

http://www.aboutthearts.com
info@aboutthearts.com

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CALL FOR NORTH TEXAS ARTISTS - August 15, 2008

Professional artists living in the North Texas area are invited to submit proposal designs for consideration to be transferred to a vinyl-type surface which will be installed on the Art Wall. The work must be in keeping with the location of the Plaza on the Cathedral grounds but does not require a religious theme. The winner will receive a $1,000 stipend and have their artwork displayed on a wall in The Catholic Foundation Plaza for approximately one year. Four runners-up will receive $250 each. Entry fee.

Contact:

Catholic Foundation Plaza Artists Competition

info@catholicfoundation.com

# posted by Ritchie : 2:13 AM

CALL FOR ART QUILTS - May 24, 2008

Open to all artists aged 18 and over in Northern California. We are inviting the submission of art quilts of original design. They may be abstract or representational; quilts which may include elements from other art forms; and those which are significant, unique adaptations of traditional designs or techniques. Quilts may be of any size, and must be labeled and ready for hanging (including dowels) if accepted. Entry fee.

Contact:

Megan Wilkinson
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts

415-388-4331
http://www.ohanloncenter.org
megan@ohanloncenter.org

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CALL FOR REGIONAL ARTISTS - June 24, 2008

There is no theme. Artists who are residents of Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware, and District of Columbia are invited to participate. Submitted work can be two or three dimensional, must be original, and not larger than 50 inches in any direction. Crafts are not accepted. Numerous awards, including a ONE-PERSON-SHOW in 2009, and over $1000 in prize monies will given. Entry fee.

Contact:

Nelson Gallery
27 West Washington St
Lexington VA 24450

540-463-9827
http://www.nelsonfineartsgallery.com

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May 10, 2008

CALL FOR MID-ATLANTIC ARTISTS - June 24, 2008

Submit entries for Ninth Annual Juried Show, held in August, at Nelson Gallery (a nine member artists' cooperative) in Lexington, Virginia. Juror: John Maggio, Professor of Art at University of North Carolina, Greensboro. No theme. Submitted works can be two or three dimensional. Over $1000 in prize monies, numerous awards, plus a ONE-PERSON-SOLO Show in 2009 will be given. Entry fee.

Contact:

Nelson Gallery
27 West Washington St
Lexington VA 24450

540-463-9827
http://www.nelsonfineartsgallery.com

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May 09, 2008

OPEN CALL FOR SHORT VIDEOS - June 1, 2008

Stomper is an event exploring the collaborative possibilities for music, film, art and video with a history of carrying out events at venues both nationally and internationally. It was originally launched in New York and has since expanded to the London art community. It currently manifests itself as a monthly event, consisting of an artist video screening, followed by DJ sets. Stomper provides a forum for artists, musicians and film makers to converge and showcase their works. We are currently taking submissions for our Stomper- Shorts Screenings. Please see the criteria for submission and please email pollywoggs@gmail.com should you have any questions. For Stomper-shorts, all works must be a maximum of three minutes or under in duration. All works must be submitted as a quicktime, .mov or .avi file. Entry fee.

Contact:

STOMPER!
29 Craignair Road
London SW2 2DQ
United Kingdom

pollywoggs@gmail.com

# posted by Ritchie : 10:36 PM

CLASSIC NUDE ART COMPETITION - June 15, 2008

This is an interactive contest for emerging artist to submit their artworks to be displayed and judged on the web. Last year over 1,000 submissions were received in all different mediums. Artists submitted sculptures, photography, paintings, whatever they could express "purism", CAF’s guiding principle, through the most. The winner of this ongoing series, that takes place four times a year, gets his/her artwork featured on a prominent billboard in the art district of a major city. The forthcoming winner of this second installment will be displayed in Miami’s Wynwood art district. Visit the gallery to view past winners and submissions, as well as to see the current competition. No entry fee.

Contact:

Christiania Arts Foundation

http://www.christiNaked.com

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May 08, 2008

SCULPTURE COMPETITION - June 30, 2008

Now accepting submissions from North American sculptors for annual public art exhibition, Sept 2008 – Aug 2009. Three artists will be selected to exhibit 4-5 works each (depending on size). Each artist will receive $5,000 honorarium. Only completed, maintenance-free works will be considered. Work must be able to be anchored to concrete.

Submit slides or digital images of 5-10 available works, 1-3 views each, resume, and artist statement to:

Polk Museum of Art
Lakeland Sculpture Invitational
800 E Palmetto St
Lakeland FL 33801

863-688-7743x241
http://www.PolkMuseumofArt.org
Tbehrens@PolkMuseumofArt.org

# posted by Ritchie : 12:14 PM

CALL FOR PERSONAL ADORNMENT ART - July 1, 2008

Artists from South Dakota and adjacent states working on innovative approaches to traditional or contemporary forms of The Art of Personal Adornment. Submitted works are open to a full range of processes and materials. Categories include but are not limited to: beadwork, metalsmithing, lapidary, natural materials, non-traditional materials and glasswork. Entry fee.

Contact:

Mary Maxon
Dahl Arts Center
713 Seventh St
Rapid City, SD 57701

605-394-4101x206
http://www.thedahl.org
mary@thedahl.org

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May 07, 2008

CALL FOR ART OF THE NUDE - May 23, 2008

All artists who work in this controversial genre are encouraged submit their art by the May 23 deadline for contest entries. Art entered on or before May 23, 2008, will be automatically considered for both the June and July 2008 Nudes-of-the-Month contests. The curator for the July contest will be announced June 5. Entry fee.

Contact:

Ilene Skeen
ILS Designs LLC
372 Fifth Av Suite 7D
New York NY 10018

917-806-7992
http://www.barebrush.com
iskeen@barebrush.com

# posted by Ritchie : 12:10 PM

SOUTH CAROLINA PARKS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST - June 10, 2008

Submit your photographs of subjects in South Carolina State Parks and join in on the celebration! We are looking for striking and storytelling images of nature and people in our State Parks. These may include portraits of wildlife in their natural habitat, plant life, natural landscapes, animal behavior and people and SCPRT staff enjoying the beauty of our State Parks. Four (4) Best of Show winners (selected at the end of the
contest period) and one (1) Grand Prize winner (selected from the Best of Show winners
in the Professional, Amateur and Student Divisions) will be selected. No entry fee.

Contact:

SC Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
1205 Pendleton St
Columbia SC 29201

http://www.comeoutandplay.net/photo-gallery/contest-intro.aspx

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May 06, 2008

CALL FOR ALTERNATIVE ARTISAN VENDORS - May 31, 2008

Are you a Los Angeles Area or Pasadena Area artisan, craftsperson, designer, entreprenuer with a unique line of products? Are you looking for a fun, socially conscious or progressive market to sell your wares? Located left of Pasadena’s Colorado Boulevard shopping corridor, the Alternative Art Market isn’t your standard art or craft fair. Adhering to a premise of No MMP*, all products must meet a strict standard of being unique, original, one off, fine art, or not mass manufactured*. Space is limited and vendors are subject to a prequalification process. Entry fee.

Contact:

Terri Lloyd
Credo Quia Absurdum
Pasadena, California

http://www.hairycarrionarts.com
altartmarket@hairycarrionarts.com

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May 05, 2008

COLORADO SUMMER ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET - June 1, 2008

As before, the market will accept only local art by local artists, but the area has been extended to include the greater 4-corners area. The market will now feature artists from parts of Arizona and Utah, as well as larger areas of New Mexico and Colorado. Entry fee.

Contact:

Arts & Crafts Market of Durango

970-247-9242
http://acmdurango.org

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May 04, 2008

FLASH FICTION CONTEST - May 31, 2008

Spring 2008 Flash Fiction Contest, sponsored by Seal Press. Open prompt--open to any style and genre, 250-500 words. Awards: $200, $150, $100 plus gift certificates and Seal Press bags. Entry fee.

Contact:

Margo Dill
“WOW! Women On Writing


http://wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php

# posted by Ritchie : 3:59 PM

CALL FOR PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS - May 27, 2008

Seeking a Washington State artist to create a water feature for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project presents a unique opportunity for collaboration, with Plant staff providing on-site support, expertise, and resources. Competitive applicants will have experience working collaboratively with community representatives or governmental agencies in the design and execution of artwork and portfolio examples of permanently-sited exterior sculpture, work made from recycled and reclaimed materials, or work using water as a primary material.

Contact:

Jordan Howland
South Wastewater Treatment Plant
Renton, Washington

http://www.4culture.org
jordan.howland@4culture.org

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May 02, 2008

CALL TO ARTISTS - June 2, 2008

This exhibition (upcoming exhibition entitled: The Maine Scene) is open to works in all two-dimensional and photographic media depicting scenes of Maine as seen through the eyes of the artist. From idyllic seacoast scenes to images of Maine’s brutal beauty this exhibition seeks to explore both traditional and contemporary approaches to articulating Maine’s various vistas. All work will be juried from digital images submitted on CD in jpeg format and will not be returned. The exhibition will be held July 15-September 2, 2008, with opening reception on July 18 from 5-7pm. A $500 prize will be awarded for best in show. Entry fee.

Contact:

The Irvine Gallery
River Tree Center for the Arts
Kennebunk, ME

207-967-9120
http://rivertreearts.org/mainescene.pdf
ktownsend@rivertreearts.org

# posted by Ritchie : 2:38 PM

POETRY & WRITING CONTEST - July 31, 2008

Anyone who loves to arrange words into the beautiful literary art of poetry or write a story that's worth telling. Guidelines: (1) Write a poem, thirty lines or fewer on any subject, form or style. And/or (2) Write short story five pages maximum, single or double line spacing, on any subject or theme, fiction or non-fiction. Multiple entries are accepted. Prizes: Writing Contest First Prize is $500; Second: $250; Third: $100. Poetry Contest First Prize: $250; Second: $125; Third: $50. All contest winners works will be published online in the Dare to Dream pages, on August 31, 2008. Entry fee.

Contact:

Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest
Box 3141
Chicago IL 60654

http://www.dreamquestone.com

# posted by Ritchie : 1:56 PM

CALL FOR ARTISTS - May 24, 2008

The Naked Truth- reality without the sugar-coating. June 21 - July 12, 2008. Submit up to 5 photographs of your artwork. Entry fee.

Contact:

Ruby Leif
631 Rt 23 S
Pompton Plains NJ 07444

http://www.rubyleif.com
art@rubyleif.com

# posted by Ritchie : 1:53 PM

CALL FOR AUTISM FUNDRAISER ART - September 10, 2008

Art Now for Autism - Online exhibit and sale: October 2008. Autism is a growing epidemic. 1 in 150 children in the United States is estimated to have an autism spectrum disorder. The second annual Art Now for Autism will be held in October 2008. Artists are being asked to donate a small work of art which will be sold online in October 2008 to coincide with the Washington, DC Walk Now for Autism. All money raised will go to Autism Speaks.

Contact:

Art Now For Autism

http://www.artnowforautism.com

# posted by Ritchie : 2:59 AM

CALL FOR PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS - May 15, 2008

The County of Ventura is seeking an artist to create and install a public art component on a concrete retaining wall that was built as part of the Piru - Camulos Recreational Trail Project. Ultimately this recreational trail will connect Piru to historic Rancho Camulos. The trail is built on an abandoned railroad right of way. Future plans call for new railroad tracks to be placed parallel to the trail to accommodate passenger rail service from Ventura to Santa Clarita. The wall measures approximately 370' by 6.5'. The completed artwork does not need to cover the entire surface area. The total available budget for the artwork is $60,000, which includes artist design fees, materials, fabrication and installation costs. Entry fee.

Contact:

Monica Nolan
County of Ventura Chief Executive Office
800 S Victoria Av L 1940
Ventura CA 93009

805-662-6868
monica.nolan@ventura.org

# posted by Ritchie : 2:55 AM

INTERNATIONAL SHOEBOX SCULPTURE EXHIBITION - August 29, 2008

The University of Hawaii Art Gallery is accepting entries for its triennial invitational exhibition The 10th International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition. The challenge of creating works on a small scale while maintaining integrity and control of sculptural elements is central to the concept of the exhibition. Artists will be selected from a review of their images and exhibition records. About 150 works are anticipated to be included in the initial showing at the University of Hawaii Art Gallery from March 1 - April 9, 2009. Approximately half of the works will travel to other museums and galleries through 2011. A full-color catalogue will be published. Entry fee.

For a complete prospectus send SASE to:

10ISSE
University of Hawaii Art Gallery
2535 McCarthy Mall
Honolulu HI 96822

808-956-6888
http://www.hawaii.edu/artgallery/shoebox/shoebox10/prospectus.html
gallery@hawaii.edu

# posted by Ritchie : 2:46 AM

CALL FOR FOOD THEMED ART - October 15, 2008

The Feast: About Food, Made from Food, Including Food. A Juried Exhibit, Liz Hickok juror, Pittsburg State University. All media eligible except for video. 1st place is a solo exhibition at PSU. All regular policies and procedures apply. Entry fee.

Contact:

Pittsburgh State University
Pittsburg Kansas

http://www.pittstate.edu/art

# posted by Ritchie : 2:03 AM

CALL FOR HEALING & PROTECTION THEMED ART - July 1, 2008

Submissions being accepted for FINDING A PULSE Sept 6 - Oct 18, 2008. There is much that is in need of aid--from the health of living organisms & the environment, to human relationships & social institutions. When darkness brews on the horizon, what survival kit could contain the means to fix or transcend obstacles? The artists in this exhibition come to the rescue with a visual silver lining in the dark clouds; a personal message of hope, healing and resuscitation. Entry fee.

Submit by email: up to 6 jpg’s of available work; title, year, media, dimensions for each piece; a short bio; and a short artist’s statement to:

516 ARTS
516 Central Av SW
Albuquerque NM 87102

505-242-1445
http://www.516arts.org/exhibitions.html
rhiannon@516arts.org

# posted by Ritchie : 1:52 AM

INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION - May 9, 2008

The competition is open to all photographers, all photographic processes, and all themes of work. The juror is looking for work that represents a larger, cohesive body of work and will be selecting a short series from each photographer chosen. From among those exhibited, our juror will select first, second and third prize winners to receive prizes of $1,000, $750, and $500. Please Ring Bell will run July 11 – August 28th at PCNW in Seattle, WA. PCNW gratefully acknowledges Getty Images for sponsoring this year’s cash awards. Entry fee.

Contact:

Ann Pallesen
Photographic Center Northwest
900 12th Av
Seattle WA 98122

http://www.pcnw.org
apallesen@pcnw.org

# posted by Ritchie : 1:43 AM

May 01, 2008

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY CONFERENCE EVENT PROPOSALS - June 2, 2008

Seeking conference proposal applications for imagemaker, panel, lecture, demonstration, graduate student and Academic Practicum Workshop presentations for, Sprawl, the 46th National Conference in Dallas, TX, March 26-29, 2009. SPE welcomes proposals from all photographers, writers, educators, curators, historians and professionals from other fields. Topics may include, but are not limited to, imagemaking, history, contemporary theory and criticism, multidisciplinary approaches, new technologies, effects of media and culture, educational issues, funding and presentations of work in photography, film, video, performance and installation. Entry fee.

Contact:

Society for Photographic Education
2530 Superior Av #403
Cleveland OH 44114

216-622-2733
216-622-2712(FAX)
http://www.spenational.org
speoffice@spenational.org

# posted by Ritchie : 11:55 AM

CALL FOR BASEBALL THEMED ART - June 5, 2008

The exhibit coincides with the 2008 American Legion World Series which will be held
in Shelby, August 13 – 26, 2008. Artwork must pertain to or depict baseball. The American Legion Baseball Commission will sponsor a $500 Purchase award. The winning piece of artwork will be purchased by the commission and may be used as a prize
or given away during the games. All artists, both amateur and professional, are invited to submit their work for consideration. All media will be accepted. Artwork must have been completed within the past 2 years and must pertain to or depict baseball. Entry fee.

Contact:

Cleveland County Arts Council
111 S Washington St
Shelby NC 28150

704-484-2787
http://www.ccartscouncil.org

# posted by Ritchie : 11:44 AM

CALL FOR ART - June 20, 2008

"The Ego Show" will be open from Sept. 5 - Oct. 11, 2008, at a new gallery space at 276 E. Main Street. This is an all-media show open to US artists 18 and over, juried by Ryan Grover, curator of the Biggs Museum of American Art. Entry fee.

Contact:

Newark Arts Alliance
Newark, Delaware

http://www.newarkartsalliance.org/ego

# posted by Ritchie : 11:29 AM

CALL FOR TEXAS ARTISTS - June 24, 2008

SAVA is opening a call for entry to South Central Texas artists in the San Antonio/Austin and surrounding area, for artists with original visual artwork. The art gala reception will be July 18, 2008 at the Governor’s Palace, in downtown San Antonio, TX. Show Prizes: $500 for First Place, $250 for Second Place and $100 for Third Place. Entry fee.

Contact:

Suchil Coffman
San Antonio Visual Artists

210-807-0645
coffman.suchil@gmail.com

# posted by Ritchie : 2:03 AM

April 30, 2008

CALL FOR PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS - June 30, 2008

The artists commission for this project is 20,000 pounds, not including materials and installation costs. Artists working in any medium are invited to submit an expression of interest to create a new Liverpool Map as part of an Open Culture initiative. Entry fee.

Contact:

Joanna Rowlands
National Museums Liverpool

0151-478-4779
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/galleries/liverpoolmap
joanna.rowlands@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

# posted by Ritchie : 10:40 AM

CALL FOR HALLOWEEN-THEMED ART - August 15, 2008

Seeking works ranging from the macabre to whimsical for Halloween Midnight Oils, to be held October 4 – November 7th, 2008. Open to all media. The exhibition is in celebration of art's awesome power as a spiritual instrument that helps man to transcend his primeval fear of death and of the unknown. Juror Alain Khadem is not interested in the gratuitously gory, but in works that portray frightening subject matters in a philosophic, romantic, or humorous light. Early entry is encouraged. Entries must be submitted as 300 ppi jpeg files on CD only. Entry fee.

For prospectus send SASE to:

Smithtown Township Arts Council
660 Rte 25A
St James NY 11780

http://www.stacarts.org

# posted by Ritchie : 10:26 AM

CALL FOR SELF-PORTRAITS - July 1, 2008

Now accepting entries for Introspections, A Juried Self-Portrait Exhibition to be held August 16 – September 22, 2008. Juror Amy Mackie is an assistant curator at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York. Artists are invited to submit work exploring various modes of representing the self. All media (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, video, film, sound, performance, and installation) will be considered. Entries must be submitted as 300 ppi jpeg files on CD only. Entry fee.

For prospectus send SASE to:

Smithtown Township Arts Council
660 Rte 25A
St James NY 11780

http://www.stacarts.org

# posted by Ritchie : 10:23 AM

CALL FOR PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS - May 5, 2008

This Sound Transit underground light rail stop will connect the NE Seattle campus with the downtown core and SeaTac International Airport. Transit riders reach the train platform 110 feet below the surface using a series of criss-crossing escalators and staircases as well as fast elevators. A prime art zone is an architectural feature wall reaching from ground level to the train boarding area, which will be designed as a porous, unifying experience for the passengers using the station. Budget: $550,000 for design, fabrication, installation, taxes and all associated costs. Entry fee.

Contact:

Barbara Luecke
STart Program Manager
SOUND TRANSIT
401 S Jackson St
Seattle WA 98104

206-398-5059
http://www.soundtransit.org/x7353.xml
barbara.luecke@soundtransit.org

# posted by Ritchie : 1:55 AM

INTERNATIONAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION - July 1, 2008

Photographers working in all styles, in traditional or digital formats, are invited to enter up to two of their photographic images for the international juried photography exhibition Glimpses in Time. The top award recipient will receive a solo exhibition at the Joyce Gordon Gallery. Entry fee.

Contact:

Joyce Gordon Gallery
406 14th St
Oakland CA 94612

510-465-8928
http://www.joycegordonphotographygallery.com

# posted by Ritchie : 1:07 AM

CALL FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES - June 27, 2008

An International Juried Exhibition of Art and Fine Crafts, November 8, 2008 - January 18, 2009. Artists with physical, cognitive due to brain injury, visual and hearing disabilities are eligible to apply. Only work executed after the onset of disability or injury will be considered. All media are eligible. Over $6,000 in prizes awarded last year. No entry fee.

Contact:

Patricia Perla
Art Ability
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
414 Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA 19355

ArtAbility@mlhs.org

# posted by Ritchie : 12:37 AM

INTERNATIONAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION - June 14, 2008

Through the Lens: August 16 – Nov. 1, 2008. MEDIA: photography and photo-printmaking incorporating a camera-made image. AWARDS: Three $100 Awards of Excellence will be given. JUROR: Dr. Andrew Atkinson is an artist, curator, writer and professor of digital photography at Montclair State University. ENTRY: by slide or digital image. Entry fee.

For a prospectus send SASE to:

Through the Lens
Printmaking Council of New Jersey
440 River Rd
Somerville NJ 08876

908-725-2110
gallery@printnj.org

# posted by Ritchie : 12:35 AM

FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES - May 9, 2008

The festival encourages all filmmakers to submit applications for review. This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. The festival encourages all filmmakers to submit applications for review. This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for -- to have your film seen by industry professionals, distributors, moviegoers and fellow filmmakers, and right in the heart of Manhattan. Selected films will be reviewed by an impressive panel of accomplished judges for a chance to win prizes, cash, and more. Entry fee.

Contact:

ACE Film Festival
New York Foundation for the Arts

646-457-9641
http://www.acefest.com
Tom@AceFest.com

# posted by Ritchie : 12:34 AM

April 29, 2008

CALL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY - August 18, 2008

Our Environment; the Good, Bad and the Ugly, will tell a story of the human foot print left on this earth. This exhibition is for those who consider themselves nature conversationalists and just photographers with a conscious. It's time to go green. Entry fee.

Contact:

The Center for Fine Art Photography

http://www.c4fap.org
exhibitions@c4fap.org

# posted by Ritchie : 11:49 AM

INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY - July 15, 2008

2008 International Exhibition of Fine Art Photography will spotlight images from around the world. All subjects are eligible. Entry fee.

Contact:

The Center for Fine Art Photography

http://www.c4fap.org
exhibitions@c4fap.org

# posted by Ritchie : 11:46 AM

CALL FOR HORSE PHOTOGRAPHY - June 18, 2008

From Appaloosas to Zebras, country roaming to carousel rotating are welcome to this call for entry. Images of working horses, wild horses, dressage, tack, anything related to the life of our equine friends is welcome. Entry fee.

Contact:

The Center for Fine Art Photography

http://www.c4fap.org
exhibitions@c4fap.org

# posted by Ritchie : 11:45 AM

CALL FOR PEACE CORPS PHOTOGRAPHY - May 29, 2008

A show of photographs created by Peace Corps Volunteers during its long history. The 2008 Peace Corps Exhibition will take place in Fort Collins, Colorado during the International Peace Corps Reunion. Selected images will be exhibited in the Center's gallery during the reunion, August 20 - August 30, 2008 and on the Center's website for two additional years. There are also plans for a traveling exhibition. Entry fee.

Contact:

The Center for Fine Art Photography

http://www.c4fap.org
exhibitions@c4fap.org

# posted by Ritchie : 11:42 AM

CALL FOR OUTDOOR ART FESTIVAL ENTRIES - June 1, 2008

September 20 and 21, 2008. The outdoor venue is located along the edge of Lake Anne in the historic heart of Reston Virginia, the charming Lake Anne Village Center. A juried event, the festival will feature local and regional fine artists in both 2D and 3D media. Artists living in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are invited to submit a CD of four images of their work and a booth image for consideration. Entry fee.

Contact:

Friends of Lake Anne
11654 Plaza America Dr #166
Reston VA 20190

http://www.lakeannearts.com
info@lakeannearts.com

# posted by Ritchie : 12:52 AM

CALL FOR ART WALK ENTRIES - May 22, 2008

A fine art walk in the Grand Pacific Junction district of Olmsted Falls. This is an art walk free to the public that lasts for the duration of 4 weeks in the windows of the shops in this district as well as in the gallery. Selected pieces will be on display in the windows at all times. The remaining participants will be displayed in the gallery at Simple Expressions for viewing during open hours. Cash awards based on the number of entries received. In addition, a People’s Choice award will be selected. The winning artist of the People’s Choice award receives a solo exhibit opportunity at Simple Expressions. Entry fee.

Contact:

Frances Harker
Simple Expressions
8154 Columbia Rd
Olmsted Falls OH 44138

440-427-1501
http://www.simpleexpressions.biz
info@simpleexpressions.biz

# posted by Ritchie : 12:41 AM

OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL - June 1, 2008

The Competition and Showcase screenings feature the best animation from around the world. The OIAF receives over 2000 entries. Only 100 are selected to be screened. Animators are invited to submit their recent work in six major categories including Independent Short films, Feature films, New Media, Commissioned films (TV series, commericals, music video etc), Student films and Work Made for Children. No entry fee.

Contact:

Kelly Neall
Managing Director
Ottawa International Animation Festival

613-232-8769
http://www.animationfestival.ca
media@animationfestival.ca

# posted by Ritchie : 12:29 AM

April 28, 2008

CALL FOR TABULA RASA THEMED ART - July 15, 2008

Artists working in any and all media are invited to submit existing work, or propose new work, in response to the following: an absence of preconceived ideas or predetermined goals; a clean slate. The human mind at birth, viewed as having no innate ideas. ORIGIN Latin, literally 'scraped tablet,' denoting a tablet with the writing erased. No entry fee.

Contact:

Gallery Aferro
c/o Evonne M. Davis + Emma Wilcox
248 Sherman Av #43
New York NY 10034

http://www.aferro.org
submit.aferro@gmail.com

# posted by Ritchie : 11:55 PM

CALL FOR WORKS ON PAPER - July 7, 2008

Artists living in California are invited to submit work to On Paper, a juried exhibition of works created on or of paper. Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Collage or Painting ON PAPER, in any media; also, sculptural or installation pieces made OF PAPER. Awards: $200 Best of Show; $50 Coordinators Award, and Merit Awards. Entry fee.

For a prospectus send SASE to:

Paper
Sebastopol Center for the Arts
6780 Depot St
Sebastopol CA 95472

707-829-4797
http://www.sebarts.org
satrip@sonic.net

# posted by Ritchie : 11:51 PM

REMIX CONTEST FOR DIGITAL MEDIA ARTISTS - May 1, 2008

Seeking submissions for a national contest in conjuntion with our annual symposium on copyright issues. This year's theme is "Copyright Monopoly: Playing the Innovation Game." Pull clips, text, and images from the public domain (or the CIP's website) and re-mix them to create a new work of art in any medium. Your own content also be re-mixed with any public domain or Creative Commons (CC) Licensed art. All final submissions should be CC-Licensed. Open to artists of all ages. Cash prize of $200 or prize package valued at $300. No entry fee.

Contact:

Ariel Deiaco-Lohr
Center for Intellectual Property
University of Maryland University College
3501 University Boulevard East
Adelphi MD 20783

http://www.umuc.edu/cip/symposium/contest
adeiaco-lohr@umuc.edu

# posted by Ritchie : 2:55 AM

CALL FOR ART ABOUT REST - May 19, 2008

Accepting original artwork in 2-dimensional media by men & women of all faiths. May's theme is Rest. Submit digital files by email or on CD. Artwork accepted must be received by June 4th. Opening will be Saturday, June 7th. The exhibition will run until the end of May. You may submit up to 4 works. No entry fee.

For a prospectus contact:

The Gallery at St. John's

artatstjohns@gmail.com

# posted by Ritchie : 2:44 AM

April 26, 2008

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION - June 1, 2008

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme "Blow-Up" broadly and in original ways. From a photographic enlargement, to the theme of alienation from the eponymous movie, from explosions to angry "blow-ups" to inflatables, from the silly to the sublime. No limits on size or media, as long as photography is a significant element. Color or black and white. Submit online only. Entry fee.

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