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Featured artists for the month of July are:
H.C. Gilmore of Surprise, Arizona
Jack Balas of Berthoud, Colorado
Ethan Hirsh of Kansas City, Missouri
Paul Casale of Canford, New Jersey
H.C. Gilmore will be participating in Celebrating Art of the West Valley in Surprise, Arizona.
Jack Balas' exhibition We'll be Seeing You will be exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver, Colorado.
Photographs by Ethan Hirsh will be on display at Town & Country Bank in Leawood, Kansas.
Paul Casale will be included in the Plein Air Easton competition and festival in Easton, Maryland.
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Marketing Update
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July Events
ARIZONA
Celebrating Art of the West Valley III
Exhibition continues through July 27, 2008. For the third consecutive year, new work by ArtistsRegister.com member H.C. Gilmore will be included in the juried exhibition Celebrating Art of the West Valley. This fine art show honors the work of artists residing in Phoenix's own West Valley. West Valley Art Museum, 17420 N. Avenue of the Arts, Surprise, AZ.
Nicole Royse at Su Vino Winery
Exhibition continues through August 14, 2008. Su Vino Winery proudly presents 13 works by ArtistsRegister.com member Nicole Royse. Su Vino Winery. 7035 E. Main Street, Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
Day of the Cowboy Art Show and Sale
July 25, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Denise Landis will be showcasing her new Cowboy Series of acrylic paintings on canvas at the Day of the Cowboy Art Show and Sale in Gold Canyon, AZ. Denise uses the pointillism and impressionism styles of dabbing bright colors together to create her unique portraiture. For more information regarding the show and sale, go to www.artistsofthesuperstitions.com.
COLORADO
Plein Air Artists of Colorado Exhibition
July 11-26, 2008. Plein Air Artists of Colorado (PAAC), a national organization, presents a juried show of its members' finest original paintings created "en plein air" in the past year, inluding work by ArtistsRegister.com member Leslie Allen. Work in the exhibition will be for sale. The Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday, July 11, 2008 from 5:00-9:00pm. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served. www.pleinairartistscolorado.com. Abend Gallery, 2260 E. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206.
We'll Be Seeing You
Exhibition continues through September 7, 2008. For ArtistsRegister.com member and MCA Denver Artist-in-Residence Jack Balas project at MCA Denver, Balas publicly exposes portrait making. We'll Be Seeing You involves a consensual arrangement between volunteer sitters and the artist to create art together. The resulting images, on view for public comment and enjoyment, illustrate the interconnectedness of communities and individuals. Each sitter selects the next participant, moving the story along in seemingly random, unpredictable directions. The result is a progressive and participatory roadmap of new and uncharted paths. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany, Denver, CO 80202. For more information, go to: www.mcadenver.org
Waterways
July 25-September 7, 2008. Waterways, a multi-media exhibition of work by ArtistsRegister.com members Ann-Marie Kuczun and Karen Poulson and Sibylla Mathews will be on display at the Canyon Gallery, Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, CO. Opening reception will take place on First Friday, August 1st from 5:00-7:00pm.
Politics and Art in America
July 25-September 10, 2008. The Art Students League of Denver is proud to present Politics and Art in America, a group exhibition of League students, members and faculty. What a time to live in America! In an election year, politics is a subject that everyone has an opinion on. What topic are you most passionate about? From civil liberties and global wars to health care, religion and more, we have called upon our community of artists to communicate their political opinions through art. Opening Reception: Friday, July 25, 2008, 5:30-8:00pm. Participating artists include ArtistsRegister.com members Michael Gadlin, Gayla Lemke and Tony Ortega. Art Students League of Denver, 00 Grant St., Denver, CO 80203.
KANSAS
Ethan Hirsh at Town & Country Bank
July 2008. More than two dozen framed photographs by ArtistsRegister.com member Ethan Hirsh will be on display at Town & Country Bank in Leawood, Kansas. There will be a reception with light refreshments from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, July 11. Fifteen of the photos on exhibit relate to the power of Nature to reclaim whatever man has abandoned. A series titled "The Joy of Rust" brings out the detailed textures, abstract patterns and diverse colors of rusting metal, while other shots show the hollow stillness of long-abandoned houses. Town & Country Bank, 4707 West 135th Street, Leawood, KS.
MARYLAND
Plein Air Easton
July 21-27, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Paul Casale will be participating in the Plein Air Easton painting competition and festival in Easton, Maryland. For more information, go to: www.pleinair-easton.com.
MASSACHUSETTS
Jesse Blanchard: Oils and Mixed Media
July 5-18, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Jesse Blanchard will be exhibiting Oil and Mixed pieces at Blue Heron Gallery, 20 Bank Street, Wellfleet, MA. For more information, go to: www.blueheronfineart.com
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Artist Opportunities
City of Roseville, CA
The City of Roseville has dedicated public space in Downtown Roseville, California for the placement of public art. The program objectives are to complement revitalization efforts, increase a sense of place, engage the public, and promote the work of the selected artists. This program, which requires the art to be loaned to the City of Roseville, is open to all local, regional and national artists. All submissions received by July 15, 2008, 5:00pm in the proper format will be reviewed by a selection panel facilitated by PlacerArts. The selection process is outlined in the Downtown Public Art Program - Designated Spaces Guidelines may be viewed at: www.roseville.ca.us.
Midnight Oils
The Smithtown Township Arts Council is seeking works ranging from the macabre to the whimsical for Halloween Midnight Oils, to be held October 4-November 7, 2008. 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. Entry deadline is August 15, 2008. Works must be submitted as 300 ppi jpeg files on CD only. For prospectus, send SASE to STAC, 660 Rte 25A, St. James, NY 11780 or visit www.stacarts.org.
Positive Art for Healing
Artist entries sought for upcoming juried art exhibition at Pagosa Mountain Hospital in joint efforts with Pagosa Springs Arts Council. Submission deadline (received) for digital slides and entry forms is August 1, 2008. Local artists are encouraged to submit their work. The theme of the exhibition is Positive Art for Healing. Artists working in sculpture, painting, photography, fabric, metal, printmaking, drawing, and wood are eligible to apply. Emphasis will be on sales through sponsorships to add to Pagosa Mountain Hospital's permanent collection. Juror: Ann Daley, Associate Curator, Denver Art Museum. Details, prospectus, and entry forms are available online at www.pagosa-arts.com, under the Exhibitions page. Questions? Contact Kathleen Steventon at 970.731.3029 or treegirl@centurytel.net. The show will open on Thursday evening, September 18 to support the PSAC Studio Tour and ColorFest Weekend, and will run for two months. All regional Four Corner artists are welcomed to apply! Pagosa Mountain Hospital, 95 South Pagosa Blvd., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.
Politics and War
Are politics a process by which a community governs itself or a form of war? By its very nature, art is a political act--an individual's response to something external. The theme of this show is Politics and War. Are they one and the same? Why? Why not? Is politics a neutral vessel, implicit in democratic governance? Or is there an inseparable link between politics and war? This show encourages a response to these questions. Show Dates: August 21-September 7, 2008. Artists Reception: Friday, August 22, 6:00-9:00pm. Juror: Susan Barnes-Gelt, Editorialist for the Denver Post. Deadline for submissions: August 17, 2008 at 6:00pm. Submit actual work (no slides) during gallery hours, $10 per entry. Artwork must be ready to hang, must be less than 75 lbs weight and must fit through an average doorway. Extremely fragile work must be in a protective frame or case supplied by the entrant. No artwork with sawtooth hangers accepted. CORE reserves the right to refuse any work deemed too fragile or unprotected. You may download entry forms at www.corenewartspace.com/1call4entry.htm. CORE New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204.
MusicArte de Fort Worth
MusicArte de Fort Worth - A Celebration of the Americas is a two-day fall arts and music festival celebrating Latin cultures, taking place in beautiful Downtown Fort Worth along storied Main Street. As its name implies, art will be a major component of this event, with 100 juried artists. The Juried Art Fair is designed to attract a diverse selection of quality fine art and fine craft selected by qualified jurors and to promote and market selected artists and their work as the focal point of the festival. The proceeds directly scholarships provided by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Application deadline: August 1, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to www.zapplication.org
National Photography '08
The Main Street Gallery is seeking submissions from fine art photographers residing in the USA and 18 years of age and older for the National Photography '08 (fifth year running). The exhibit will take place October 23-November 23, 2008. All artwork must be for sale. Gallery commission is 40% of retail price. Entry fee is $30 for up to two pieces. 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. Deadline for submission is September 13, 2008. Please email maingal@localnet.com for more information and prospectus, or send SASE to The Main Street Gallery, 105 Main Street, PO Box 161, Groton, NY 13073. For more information, go to: www.mainstreetgal.com. The jurors are Andea Inselmann, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University and Roger Smith, Painter, Sculptor, Educator and Director of The Main Street Gallery, Groton, NY.
Centennial Park - Ft. Myers, FL
The City of Fort Myers announces a national call to artists for a $100,000 public art commission for Centennial Park, located in the city's newly redeveloped downtown River District. Centennial Park hosts a number of festivals, events and concerts annually. Therefore, the artwork must be durable, low maintenance and appropriate to the site. Artists should take into consideration the site's proximity to the water, the tropical climate and the high degree of urban exposure. Several sites within the park are currently under consideration. Deadline: August 1, 2008. For more information, go to: www.cityftmyers.com/CityGovernment/Boards/PublicArtCommittee/CallToArtists/tabid/665/Default.aspx
Jentel Artist Residency Program
Jentel Artist Residency Program offers 4-week residencies eleven months of the year to visual artists in all media and writers in all genre on a cattle ranch in the Lower Piney Creek Valley, 20 miles southeast of Sheridan, Wyoming. Each residency includes a comfortable private room, access to a common living area and separate studio. A stipend helps defray food, travel, and shipping expenses. Individuals who are over 24 years old and who are not matriculated students, U.S. citizens and members of the international community already residing in the U.S. are eligible. For residencies from January 15 to May 13, 2009, the application deadline is September 15, 2008. For May 15 to December 13, 2009 residencies, the deadline is January 15, 2009. Send a mailing label and $.59 postage to Jentel Artist Residency Program, 130 Lower Piney Creek Road, Banner, WY 82832 or visit the www.jentelarts.org for an application and complete guidelines.
A Studio in the Woods
A Studio In the Woods (ASITW) is issuing a call to artists from all disciplines who are committed to engaging their communities in addressing the sort of ecological challenges that are exemplified in Southern Louisiana for a new ecological residency entitled Changing Landscapes. Seeking artists who show an ability to incorporate investigative methods and collaboration with community, educators, or environmental activists in their creative vision. Artists will be asked to make a public presentation of their work and provide explanation of how their art actually makes an impact on collective action and the environment in realistic terms. Artists may apply for their first, second and third choice of 6-week residency dates from the following: November 3-December 15, 2008; January-February 16, 2009; or March 2-April 14, 2009. Recipients will be given $3,500 as a stipend and $1,500 towards materials. ASITW covers costs associated with room and board including food, utilities for living and studio space. Residents are expected to cover personal living expenses, additional materials and supplies, telephone charges, and any other expenses relating to the cost of producing work incurred while in the program. Travel and shipping expenses to and from ASITW for the residency are also the responsibility of the artist. Deadline for submissions: August 4, 2008. Please visit www.astudiointhewoods.org for more information or to download an application. A Studio in the Woods, 13401 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70131.
South Park Bridge Replacement Project - South Park, WA
4Culture and the King County Department of Transportation Bridge Division are seeking a United States artist as a design team member on the South Park Bridge Replacement Project. The qualified applicant will have experience working in design team collaborations for large, transportation infrastructure projects and or specifically bridge projects, with additional experience working with Landmark structures. The selected artist will be asked to realize innovative solutions respectful of local historic context within a culturally and economically diverse community. The selected artist shall receive a Design Contract for $60,000. Upon proposal review and approval the artist shall be awarded a contract for Commissioned Artwork for $240,000 plus applicable construction credits. Deadline: July 14, 2008. For more information, go to: www.4culture.org
Small Works Painting
The Main Street Gallery is seeking submissions from painters residing in the USA and 18 years of age and older for the 2008 National Small Art Works Painting (sixth year running). The exhibit will take place November 28-December 28, 2008. All artwork must be for sale. Gallery commission is 40% of retail price. Entry fee is $30 for up to three pieces. 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. Deadline for submission is October 11, 2008. For more information and prospectus, please email maingal@localnet.com or send SASE to The Main Street Gallery, 105 Main Street, PO Box 161, Groton, NY 13073. For more information, go to: www.mainstreetgal.com
Memorial Sculpture - Nashville, TN
The Tennessee Arts Commission requests qualifications from professional artists for the creation of a sculpture to commemorate the first African Americans who served in the Tennessee General Assembly. This memorial will take form in a four-foot bronze portrait bust bearing the likeness of Representative Sampson W. Keeble of Nashville. The final piece will be displayed in a half-cylindrical wall niche on the second floor of the State Capitol Building in Nashville, Tennessee. This project is open to established visual artists living in the United States with a minimum of two years professional experience. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply for this opportunity. Deadline: Friday, July 18, 2008 by 4:00 p.m. CST. For further information, including guidelines and application procedures, visit the Commission s Web site at: www.arts.state.tn.us. or email Julie Roberts, Director of Visual Arts, Craft and Media: Julie.Roberts@state.tn.us
Temporary Sculpture Installation - Beaverton, OR
Sculptors are invited to submit slides or digital images of existing sculptural works to be considered for temporary placement (12 months) in an open air setting in downtown Beaverton, Oregon. This public art project will result in the installation and exhibition of two, free-standing sculptural works of art for a period of 12 months at two sites in a new city plaza along Lombard Street. The submitted artwork should touch upon the theme of sustainability. Selected work will be exposed to the elements and must be able to withstand the normal wear and tear experienced by public art in an outdoor setting. Deadline: July 21, 2008. For a complete prospectus and photos of the site go to: www.beavertonarts.org/events/opportunities.aspx
Outdoor Mosaic Mural - Breckenridge, CO
The Town of Breckenridge Public Art Commission is seeking to commission an outdoor mosaic mural for the Timberline Learning Center (new childcare facility) in Breckenridge, Colorado. Deadline for applications is Monday, July 21, 2008 by 5:00pm. To obtain an application, contact Gretchen Senne at 970.453.3364 or gretchens@townofbreckenridge.com.
This is only a small sampling of what is available! Many more are posted daily at: www.artistsregister.com/opportunities.phtml
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Arizona, California, Colorado, and New York
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Featured artists for the month of June are:
Deborah McMillion-Nering of Phoenix, Arizona
Marisa Atha of Sacramento, California
Don Mitchell of Loveland, Colorado
Jay Kyle Petersen of Tucson, Arizona
Deborah McMillion-Nering will be participating in the exhibition Table Manners at the Arizona Museum for Youth in Mesa, Arizona.
Marisa Atha will be exhibiting at Mission Indie Mart in San Francisco, California.
Don Mitchell's solo exhibition, Life is a Leaky Boat, will be on display at the Littleton Historical Museum in Littleton, Colorado.
Jay Kyle Peterson will be included in a group exhibition at Battery Park New York City, New York.
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June Events
ARIZONA
Valley Stories
May 7-June 27, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Craig Cheply will be exhibiting in the juried exhibit Valley Stories at Tempe Public Library Gallery, 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ.
Table Manners
An exibition featuring ArtistsRegister.com members Ginger Bowen and Deborah McMillion-Nering, Table Manners continues through September 14, 2008. This exhibition offers a refreshing look at artwork and objects created from an imaginative range of materials, and celebrates decades of artists transforming the family table and kitchen devices into objects of beauty, whimsy and wit. The messages of the materials, and their very familiarity, add layers of content and the delight of recognition. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N. Robson, Mesa, AZ 85201.
CALIFORNIA
Marisa Atha at Mission Indie Mart
Sunday, June 29th from noon to 5:00pm. ArtistsRegister.com member Marisa Atha will be exhibiting at Mission Indie Mart at 12 Galaxies Bar, located at Mission and 22nd Street in San Francisco, CA. For more information, go to: www.indie-mart.com
COLORADO
Don Mitchell Retrospective Exhibition
Exhibition continues though July 13, 2008. Life Is A Leaky Boat, a retrospective exhibition of work by ArtistRegister.com member Don Mitchell. Over 70 sculptures will be exhibited at the Littleton Historical Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St. Littleton, CO. Retrospective funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. Littleton Historical Museum, 6028 S. Gallup Street, Littleton, CO 80120-2703. Phone: 303.795. 3950
Flourish
Exhibition continues through June 21, 2008. Flourish, featuring AristsRegister.com member Trine Bumiller. Robischon Gallery, 1740 Wazee Street, Denver, CO 80202. www.robischongallery.com
Sacred Spaces
June 2-30, 2008. Sacred Spaces, paintings and drawings by ArtistsRegister.com member Martha Pinkard-Williams will be on display at the Boathouse. Reception: June 20., 5:00-9:00pm. The Boathouse, 600 South Marion Parkway, Denver, CO.
NEW YORK
Group Exhibition Featuring Jay Kyle Peterson
June 14, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Jay Kyle Petersen will be showing in a juried group museum exhibit at Battery Park New York City over looking the Statue of Liberty. The exhibition will also include some of his Pima Community College artist resume class students, NYC artists, museums and galleries.
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Artist Opportunities
Central Corridor Light Rail Transit - Minneapolis, MN
The Metropolitan Council, on behalf of the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (CCLRT) project is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking artists for the design, fabrication and installation of integrated art on the CCLRT. The Council is seeking up to five artists to create integrated, outdoor public art to enhance 15 new light rail stations. The CCLRT is an 11-mile light rail corridor connecting downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis. Integrated art is that which enhances existing system elements, rather than creates a freestanding art piece. Examples include customized platform paving, shelters, furnishings, barriers, railings, and monuments/markers. Fee for each station is approximately $187,000 and individual contract amounts will vary depending upon the number of stations awarded to a particular artist or artist team. RFQ Submittal Deadline: July 8, 2008 at 2:00 pm CST. For information on requesting an RFQ, click
here. Send questions to Ms. Kyle Vaaler at kyle.vaaler@metc.state.mn.us.
Center for the Arts Evergreen - WinterFest 2008
Winterfest is a one day festival held indoors at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado. The primary focus of the event is the juried exhibition of gallery quality fine art and fine crafts, giving our audience that rare opportunity to meet, interact with, view the works, and purchase art from the individuals who have created it. Winterfest is the kickoff to the holiday season for mountain community. Deadline: July 30, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
Exhibition Proposals - Longview, WA
The Art Gallery at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington is accepting submission for exhibitions for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 academic years. The gallery functions as a resource for students, educators, artists and the public-at-large. Submissions are limited to 2-D, 3-D and installation work. This is an open call, but preference will be given to proposals received by July 1, 2008. For more information, go to: lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/the-art-gallery
Court Facility - St. George, UT
The Utah Arts Council's Public Art program, in collaboration with the Division of Facilities Construction and Management, announces a call for artist qualifications for the creation of site-specific public art for the new Fifth District Court facility planned for St. George, Utah. This new 93,000 square-foot court facility will be located adjacent to the historic Town Square of St. George. The landmark building will have a sandstone facade with neoclassical detailing, in keeping with the historic environment of the district's pioneer era buildings. Interested artists and/or artist teams living in the Western United States (Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Oregon, and California) are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and qualifications. The receipt deadline for the submission of materials is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2008. Detailed information on the project is available on the Utah Arts Council's Public Art program web site at: www.utahpublicart.org. To contact a Public Art program staff member, call 801.533.3586.3585, or email Fletcher Booth at fbooth@utah.gov or Jim Glenn at jglenn@utah.gov.
Couture Jewelry Award & Sale
The Couture Jewelry Design Award was founded in 2006 for the purpose of awarding couture, or "one of a kind," jewelry designers in the time honored tradition of museum quality jewelry. The purpose of this award is to foster and promote talent within the arena of jewelry design using precious materials and gems. The Couture Jewelry Award & Sale is a unique event, created to foster the artistry of jewelry design, offering a gold medal award to honor the recipient along with a sale and show of 40 of the finest jewelry artists. The award recipients will receive gift certificates from Hoover and Strong, Gemstones, cash prizes and a gold medal. The show and sale will feature 45 of the best jewelry designers in the world and will take place on December 8th in Manhattan on New York's Upper East Side, during New York City's holiday season, directly across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Deadline: August 5, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
Please Touch Again
Tohono Chul Park is looking for artists to submit their work for an upcoming exhibit entitled Please Touch Again . The artwork submitted must be completely touchable, having tactile or perhaps sound qualities. The exhibit will open on August 21 and continue through November 9, 2008 in the Exhibit Hall. Artists may contact Peggy Hazard, Assistant Curator of Exhibits, at 520.742.6455 ext. 217 for information on submitting work for the exhibit; selections will be made in July. Submission forms can be downloaded at the Tohono Chul Park website, www.tohonochulpark.org. Deadline: July 10, 2008. Please Touch Again is the third in a series of award-winning, hands-on exhibits at Tohono Chul Park. The series is intended to give everyone a unique opportunity to experience art using multiple senses, reaching out to people in the community who have vision loss. Labels for the exhibit will be provided in large print and Braille, and Tohono Chul Park plans to provide audio-described tours as well. A free reception with the artists will be a part of the October 24 Park After Dark event. Tohono Chul Park is the Southwest's center where nature, art, and culture connect. Educational programs, art, and cultural exhibits, nature trails, gardens, and special events offer the visitor the opportunity to experience the desert and all its treasurers. Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704.
Fall Art Hop
October 3-30, 2008. Georgetown Art Works, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts in the City of Georgetown Texas, announces a call for artists for the Fall Art Hop, a juried art show and stroll, to be held October 3-31, 2008 in the historic district of Georgetown, Texas. Original works in painting, collage and photography accepted. Jurors are Jerry Seagle and Susan Kirchman. The GAW Fall Art Hop Juried Exhibition is open to all Texas artists. Work must be original and completed within the last 2 years. Entry deadline: July 31, 2008. Georgetown Art Works, 1102 S. Austin Ave. Suite 110-118, Georgetown, TX 78626. For more information, go to: www.georgetownartworks.com/fallarthop.html
Artisphere
Artisphere is a 3-day, open-air event situated in the West End Historic District of Downtown Greenville, South Carolina. This International Arts Festival includes a wide array of performing arts in local theaters and outdoor amphitheaters, visual art exhibits, a food and blues cafe, a children's art activities area, and the centerpiece of the festival, the Open Air Artist Row. Exhibitor booths are located along Main Street overlooking Falls Park on the Reedy in the heart of Downtown. Deadline: October 17, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
Self-Portrait Exhibition: Introspections
The Smithtown Township Arts Council is 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. Entry deadline is July 1, 2008, and must be submitted as 300 ppi jpeg files on CD only. Visit www.stacarts.org for prospectus or send SASE to STAC, 660 Rte 25A, St. James, NY 11780.
EyeBelieve Independent Filmmakers Competition
The Denver Public Library partnering with Denver Open Media, and sponsored by Westword and Westwood College, Fresh City Life launches its newest interactive, community venture. Make a short film that describes your world and your core values and upload it to believe.denverlibrary.org by August 8, 2008 and the whole world will see what you believe.
Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show - Virginia Beach, VA
The Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show is produced by the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia and is part of a longstanding, citywide festival. The show runs continuously along the boardwalk from 17th Street to 32nd Street, overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and vast sandy beach. Artists and craftsmen in all media are eligible, and acceptance is based on a blind jury process. This show does not include a section for commercial or imported products. In all cases, the spirit of our guidelines intends that the work depend heavily on the "handmade" aspect of art and craft. We do not allow buy/sell and we reserve the right to remove work from the show that violates our policies and guidelines. Deadline: July 1, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
Artist Trust
The Artist Trust/Washington State Arts Commission Fellowship Program recognizes practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and demonstrated ability, acknowledging an artist s creative excellence and accomplishment, professional achievement and continuing dedication to their artistic discipline. The Artist Trust/WSAC Fellowship Program makes annual awards of $6,500 each to Washington artists working in four disciplines. In 2008 (and even-numbered years), 21 individual, generative* artists who work in Emerging Fields & Cross-Disciplinary Arts, Performing Arts, Traditional & Folk Arts, and Visual Arts will receive Fellowships. (In odd-numbered years, Fellowships are awarded to artists working in Craft Arts, Literary Arts, Media Arts, and Music Arts.) *Generative artists are defined as the originators of a work of art. The application postmark deadline is June 20, 2008. Artist Trust members receive an application by mail. All artists can receive an application at www.artisttrust.org or by mailing a business sized, self-addressed stamped envelope to: 2008 Fellowship Application, Artist Trust, 1835 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122.
Juvenile Justice Center - Alameda County, CA
Alameda County artists are invited to submit their qualifications for the Small Scale Artwork Commission Program. This program will commission artists to produce a new series of artwork in the studio. At the end of the 6-month contract period, the artist's output will be acquired by the County and will become part of the Alameda County Art Collection: Artwork Created by Alameda County Artists. Artists who make two-dimensional, low-relief or wall sculptural artwork are invited to apply. The artwork will be installed at the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center. Up to $110,000 is available to commission approximately 15 artists to make new artwork for this program. Artists who make two-dimensional, low-relief, or wall sculptural artwork, and artists at all levels of professional development are invited to apply. This opportunity is open to practicing, professional visual artists who live, are permanently employed, or rent/own an artist's studio in Alameda County, CA. Deadline: June 30, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.callforentry.org.
Call for Photography - Glimpses in Time
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 forms and submission guidelines can be found at: www.joycegordonphotographygallery.com. Submission deadline: July 1, 2008. This year's exhibit pays tribute to the life and art of James Van Der Zee, an American-born photographer who produced the most comprehensive documentation of the Harlem Renaissance. His experimentation with double exposures and retouching negatives allowed him to articulate the persona of a period that influenced generations of artists around the globe. About the Juror: Steven Wirtz, owner of the prestigious Steven Wirtz Gallery in San Francisco, will be the sole juror.
From Our Perspective
From Our Perspective is a national women's art exhibition sponsored by the Oakland Community College Womencenter in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Please submit your digital entries by August 1, 2008. This juried exhibit will feature women artists and will include two- and three-dimensional works of art. The Juror, Susan Goethel Cambell, lives and works in Detroit, Michigan and has work in many public and private collections, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts, The New York Public Library, The Detroit Institute of Arts, The Toledo Museum of Art and The University of Michigan Special Collections Library. Fee: $25 for up to 3 works. Awards: Best of Show -$800.00, President's Award - $250.00 and a Purchase Prize of $250.00 (for smaller pieces). To view full prospectus, and to upload images online, go to www.oaklandcc.edu/womencenter/artshow.htm. Exhibit runs September 18-October 10, 2008. Please contact Arlene Frank with any questions at womenart@oaklandcc.edu. Oakland Community College, Womencenter, 27055 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334.
American Landscapes
The 8th Annual American Landscapes exhibition at Maryland Federation of Art, September 5-October 12, 2008. Slide/digital deadline: June 25, 2008. Juror: F. Lennox Campello. All media depicting the American landscape. Up to 2 entries $25, additional 4 entries $5 each. Awards $1,500. For prospectus: Send SASE to MFA Circle Gallery, Dept. RAL, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401. Email: info@mdfedart.org with subject line American Landscapes Dept. AA; or download from www.mdfedart.org.
International Exhibition of Fine Art Photography
The Center for Fine Art Photography's 2008 International Exhibition of Fine Art Photography will spotlight images from around the world. All subjects are eligible. The exhibition is open to all domestic and international, professional and amateur photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combinations of both. $900 in Awards. Deadline: July 15, 2008. Information and online submissions at The Center for Fine Art Photography www.c4fap.org or email questions to cfe@c4fap.org. The Center For Fine Art Photography, 400 North College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524.
Daily Constitutional Seeks SoundCast Submissions
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. Next review Deadline: June 21, 2008 for the July-Sept Exhibition. Audio works should be mixed for two channel listening. There is no length limit to the audio works, but please remember people will be downloading them and large files might be a deterrent to listeners. Submitted sound files should be compressed in MP3 format. Submissions should also include: Image to accompany download (300 x 300 @ 72dpi, Daily Constitutional will resize it for the web); Title of piece, Date Artist Name; Length of piece; Short description if you would like to set up the piece or if there are specific instructions (i.e. best if listened to on headphones/speakers). Email submissions and questions to submissions@dailyconstitutional.org. For more information, go to www.dailyconstitutional.org.
Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA
4Culture is seeking two artists from Harborview's WAMI service area (WA, AK, MT and ID) to create works for the Ninth & Jefferson Building at 500 - 9th Avenue in Seattle, Washington. Lobby Floor Opportunity: The $75,000 artwork budget covers the costs of the artist's design and coordination fees as well as altering the stone with the artist's design. This may include (but not be limited to) etching, sandblasting, or creating inlays of contrasting materials in the stone, Yanshan Green granite with a flame finish. The stone material and the installation of the stone will be provided by the construction project budget. The lobby is split into a garage lobby (600 SF approx) and building lobby (1000 SF approx). Medical Examiner's Office: The $25,000 budget covers the artist's design fees, fabrication and installation of the artwork. It is the intention that this work be appropriately designed for the physical layout of the KCME's Office as well as the function, but it is not necessary to architecturally integrate the work. The Medical Examiner's Office serves the living, by investigating sudden, violent, unexpected, and suspicious deaths which occur in King County and will occupy 22,500 square feet on the second floor level of the building. Deadline: June 12, 2008. For more information, go to: www.4culture.org
WSAC Public Artist Roster - Seattle, WA
The Washington State Arts Commission is accepting applications for its Public Artist Roster of professional visual artists eligible for commissions of new work through the Art in Public Places Program. Selected artists will be qualified for state percent-for-art projects with budgets from $25,000-$300,000 in colleges, universities, public schools, and state agencies. This competition is open to artists in the Western US, British Columbia, and nationally by nomination. Deadline: June 16, 2008. For more information, go to: www.arts.wa.gov/public-art/index.shtml
Eastern New Mexico University Science Building - Portales, NM
Portales NM New Mexico Arts and Eastern New Mexico University wish to commission an artwork for the newly renovated Science Building located on the University's campus in Portales, New Mexico. Artists submitting qualifications should be experienced in creating environments or installations on a large scale. The LSC seeks an artist able to create a project that will unify the entire Science Building and elements from all branches of science. The artwork may use any or all of the available space to illustrate this theme. Project budget is $70,000 all inclusive. Up to five finalists will be chosen. Open to all artists that are citizens of and reside within the United States. Artist must receive a prospectus to apply. Deadline: June 26, 2008. For more information, contact chuck.zimmer@state.nm.us or go to www.nmarts.org/prospectus.html
This is only a small sampling of what is available! Many more are posted daily at: www.artistsregister.com/opportunities.phtml
Editor's Corner
Featured artists
An Artist's Advice for Avoiding Internet Scams
Christine Marie Davis
Marketing Update
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Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, Nevada and West Virginia
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Editor's Corner
1) Featured artists for the month of May are:
Ginger Bowen of Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Carol Watkins of Boulder, Colorado.
Debra Lanning of Pompano Beach, Florida.
Naomi Nickerson of Reno, Nevada.
Ginger Bowen will be exhibiting at the Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona.
Carol Watkins will be the featured artist at the Boulder Arts & Crafts Cooperative in Boulder, Colorado.
Debra Lanning will be included in a group exhibition at Gallery Fifty in Traverse City, Michigan.
New work by Naomi Nickerson will be exhibited at the Truckee River Gallery in Reno, Nevada.
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An Artist's Advice for Avoiding Internet Scams
Christine Marie Davis, www.tactileart.com
As an artist I have received a lot of scam offers to purchase my artwork in the 10 years I have been selling work online and I want to pass on some tips so you don't have to live in fear or be duped. If you learn to spot these messages quickly you won't waste your time.
Some things to look for in the inquiry are:
• English that is bad with misspellings, bad grammar and somewhat of a "British" politeness.
• Offers that involve a large amount of money--purchasing your most expensive pieces or lots of things.
• Foreign addresses and emails.
• The offer comes out of the blue, with no prior communication.
• Author of the inquiry claims to be a representative of another party (for example: "My client..." "My company...").
• There is ALWAYS some kind of reference to sending you money (usually by cashier's check) in the first email and they often ask you to give them your mailing address.
You can be 95% sure these types of inquiries are bogus. I usually hit the delete key right away. If I do want to pursue communications with the inquirer, I follow these rules:
• NEVER give them a physical mailing address or bank account information.
• NEVER accept a cashier's check, and it is probably best not to arrange a wire transfer either (as you have to give them your bank account info).
• Never accept more than the amount of the transaction (as they will want a refund later - red flag).
• ALWAYS demand full disclosure of all of the inquirer's information (mailing address, phone number, credit card info) if they avoid telling you these when you ask, this is another red flag.
*Please note that the suggestions given above are based on the author's personal experience and should not be taken as legal advice.*
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Marketing Update
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May Events
ARIZONA
Outside In
Exhibition continues through May 18, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Ginger Bowen will be participating in Outside In, Tucson Plein Air Painters Distinguished Artist Members Annual Show. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 North Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85743.
Exhibition of Nicole Royse Art Work
Exhibition continues through May 3, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Nicole Royse is having a solo exhition at Melrose Pharmacy, 704 W. Monecito Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85015. Go to: www.nicoleroyse.com or www.mymelrosepharmacy.com for further details.
Masters of Illusion-Unveiling the Mystery of Trompe L'Oeil
May 3-August 2, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member muralist/contemporary realist Craig Cheply will be participating in the juried exhibit Masters of Illusion-Unveiling the Mystery of Trompe L'Oeil at the new Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ. Phone: 480.350.2867. Reception: May 3 from 6:00-9:00pm.
CALIFORNIA
Contemporary Crafts Market
June 6, 7 & 8, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Aryana B. Londir will be included in the Contemporary Crafts Market taking place at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.
COLORADO
Carol Watkins at Boulder Arts & Crafts Cooperative
May 7-June 17, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Carol Watkins will be the featured artist at the Boulder Arts & Crafts Cooperative, 1421 Pearl St., Boulder, CO. Carol will be at the First Friday Artist Reception on Friday, June 6 from 6:30-8:30pm.
MICHIGAN
Ways of Seeing
May 3-July 31, 2008. Gallery Fifty has brought together three artists for Ways of Seeing. In this group show you will see three unique perspectives from Delbert Michel, ArtistsRegister.com member Debra Lanning and Jennifer Gardiner. Gallery Fifty is located at 830 Cottageview Drive, Traverse City, Michigan. www.galleryfifty.com
NEVADA
Naomi Nickerson at Truckee River Gallery
May 14-25, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Naomi Nickerson will be exhibiting her new work at the Truckee River Gallery. The work is the result of a recent exploration into alternative mediums and the abstracted, expressive landscape. The large, heavily impastoed pieces reflect Nickerson's interest in the immediate environment and the viewer's response. The work will hang at the Truckee River Gallery from May 14-25, 2008 with an artist's reception on Saturday, May 3rd. Truckee River Gallery, 11 North Sierra Street, Suite 100, Reno, NV 89512.
WEST VIRGINIA
Fiberarts International
Exhibition continues through June 22, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Carol Watkins will be participating in Fiberarts International at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences, One Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301.
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Artist Opportunities
Perrysburg Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
Perrysburg, Ohio is a thriving historic community located on the banks of the Maumee River. Rich in culture and heritage, Perrysburg is a scenic setting for a year-long temporary sculpture exhibit. Sales are encouraged with a print catalogue, project website, docent tours and on-site map. 1st Prize: $2000, 2nd Prize: $750, 3rd: $500. This show is open to all sculptors working in durable, outdoor sculpture materials. Approximately nine sculptors will be awarded carefully selected placement in scenic historic downtown district of Perrysburg Ohio. Deadline: June 14, 2008. For more information, go to: www.perrysburgarts.org.
Small Oil Painting Exhibition
The Wichita Center for the Arts announces a call to artists for the National Small Oil Painting Exhibition 2008, held September 5-October 19, 2008. Open to U.S. artists. $30 entry fee for three entries. Awards: $7,500. Juror: Daniel Sprick. Go to wcfta.com/images/Prospectus/SmallOil08_Prospectus.pdf to download prospectus (PDF format) or send a SASE to: The Wichita Center for the Arts/Small Oil 08, 9112 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206. Deadline: June 2, 2008. For more information, contact Amy Reep at areep@wcfta.com or call 316.634.2787, ext. 226.
Alaska Watercolor Society Exhibition
The Alaska Watercolor Society (AKWS) announces a national call to artists for the 34th Annual Alaska Watercolor Society Exhibition, to be held September 2008 at the Stephan Fine Art Gallery in Anchorage, Alaska. Expected prizes in excess of $4,500. Limit of two entries per artist. Works must be original and less than two years old. $25 for 1-two slides; $25 shipping agent fee. Deadline: June 6, 2008. For details, visit www.akws.org or send a SASE to: AKWS, PO Box 90714, Anchorage, AK 99509-0714. Questions? Please contact Beth Taylor at taylor_beth@asdk12.org or Chris Zafren at czafren@alaska.com, or call 907.248.1003.
Buyers Market of American Craft - Summer
Located in Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, the Buyers Market of American Craft (BMAC) is for fine craft artists. The BMAC offers the world's largest venue for artists to meet qualified buyers. This show provides a professional setting for the development of wholesale contacts and to generate new business for both buyers and sellers. Deadline: August 2, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
Public Safety Art Concept - Westminster, CO
The Westminster Public Safety Recognition Foundation supports and promotes public safety efforts within the community of Westminster, Colorado. The Foundation and the City of Westminster have joined together in an effort to fund and construct a piece of art that honors and promotes public safety in the community. This art piece is not intended to be a memorial. City of Westminster has several pieces of art already in place on the City campus which includes City Hall and the Public Safety Center. While the concept for the new art piece does not have to mirror the art that is already in place, the new piece should compliment the existing inventory. The City of Westminster has provided a site for this artwork which will be placed in front of the Public Safety Center. The deadline for the submittal of concepts is July 1, 2008. Questions should be forwarded to Betty Whorton at 303.466.1608 or Fire Chief Jim Cloud at 303.430.2400, ext 4510. For more information, go to: www.ci.westminster.co.us/res/ps/fire/fdcommserv_foundation.htm
South Wastewater Treatment Plant - Renton, WA
Culture and the King County Wastewater Treatment Division are seeking an artist to create a water feature for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant in Renton, Washington in conjunction with the construction of a new Administration Building. The artist is invited to modify the pond and is strongly encouraged to utilize industrial surplus materials from the Plant in the water feature's construction. 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. The budget is $150,000, all inclusive. Deadline: May 27, 2008. For more information, contact Jordan Howland at jordan.howland@4culture.org. www.4culture.org
Brevard Art Museum Juried Exhibition - Melbourne, FL
All artists 18-years and older residing in Florida are invited to submit entries to the Brevard Art Museum (BAM) 2008 Juried Exhibition. All original artworks including paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, photography, video, computer generated images, and site-specific installations will be considered. Cash Awards up to $10,000 include: Excellence Awards of $1,500 each; Purchase Awards; Donald F. Wright Memorial Fund; and Merit awards of $500. Virtual Gallery. Participants in the 2008 Juried Exhibition will be featured on BAM's website. Deadline: May 30, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.callforentry.org
Americas 2008: All Media
The Northwest Art Center at Minot State University (Minot, North Dakota) announces a call to artists for Americas 2008, an all media juried competition. The exhibition will be held August 25-September 26, 2008 at the Hartnett Hall Gallery. Works in any medium, traditional or experimental qualify. Cash Merit Awards, Purchase Awards, and a solo show in 2009 for Best of Show winner. Deadline: June 1, 2008. Fees: $25 for two entries; $5 each additional; limit 5. For prospectus, visit www.minotstateu.edu/nac or send SASE to: Northwest Art Center, 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND 58707. Questions? Please contact Avis R. Veikley at nac@minotstateu.edu
ACE Film Festival
Have you ever dreamed of showing your film on the big screen in New York City? Well, here is your chance. New York Foundation for the Arts--which has bolstered the careers of many well-known filmmakers such as Spike Lee, Tamara Jenkins and Todd Haynes--is proud to announce that it is now accepting applications for the second annual ACE Film Festival (September 12-14, 2008), the only such festival in the city's Midtown area. NYFA, presenter of the ACE Film 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. Deadline: May 9, 2008. For complete application information about how to submit your film, please click here.
Yorkfest Arts Festival - York, PA
Created over 20 years ago by area artists who wanted to display their work along the Codorus River in historic Downtown York, Pennsylvania, Yorkfest has grown into a fine arts festival weekend. The festival showcases the works of 100 artists from around the country to affluent art lovers from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Central Pennsylvania. Thousands of dollars in prizes awarded, including Best in Show, Best New Artist, and People's Choice. Yorkfest features no jurying fee to enter, advance show advertising, and a catered exhibitor breakfast included in booth fee. Deadline: June 13, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org.
Call for Temporary Installations: Natural Cycles
The Friends of Tryon Creek State Park and the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) in Portland, Oregon invite artists and artist teams living in Oregon and Washington to submit proposals for Natural Cycles, temporary one-year installations in Tryon Creek State Park beginning in September 2008. Up to five artists will each receive an honorarium of $3,000. Deadline: May 14, 2008. Visit www.racc.org for more information.
Art-In-Architecture Artist Registry
The GSA Art in Architecture Program commissions the nation's leading artists to create large-scale works of art for new federal buildings. These artworks enhance the civic meaning of federal architecture and showcase the vibrancy of American visual arts. Together, the art and architecture of federal buildings create a lasting cultural legacy for the people of the United States. Deadline: July 31, 2009. For more information, go to: www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentId=8146&contentType=GSA_OVERVIEW
First Book Prize in Photography
The Center for Documentary Studies/Honickman First Book Prize in Photography is a biennial prize offering $3,000 in grant money, inclusion in an exhibition, and most importantly, the publication of a book of photography, published by Duke University Press in association with CDS Books of the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. Deadline: September 5, 2008. To learn more, go to cds.aas.duke.edu/bp/index.html or send an SASE to CDS/THF First Book Prize in Photography, Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 West Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27705.
Lines into Shapes
12th Annual Lines into Shapes art exhibition and sale. September 19-October 4, 2008. Open to all artists. Media accepted: oil, acrylics, water media, pastel/graphite/scratchboards, original printmaking, sculpture, fine art pottery, glass, photography, wood, fiber, and jewelry. Over $5,000 in prize monies awarded in 2007. Slide or CD entries only. Nonrefundable jury fee of $13 per slide with a maximum of three entries per artist. Deadline: July 15, 2008. For prospectus, download entry form from www.artcenterofestes.com or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Art Center of Estes Park, PO Box 3635, Estes Park, CO 80517 or call 970.586.5882.
Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Show
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association announces a call to artists for the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Show, held October 18-November 14, 2008. $5000 in prize money and merchandise. Open to 2D and 3D original work completed within last two years. Up to 3 pieces per artist may be entered. Work must be ready for hanging with all hardware in place. Artwork must fit through standard door. Entries juried from digital image. Deadline: July 31, 2008. $30 non-members, $25 members. For more information, visit www.brmaa.net/club.htm or send a SASE to: PO Box 1016, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Questions? Contact the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association at brmaa@etcmail.com or call 706.632.2144.
3rd National Exhibition, Axis Gallery
Open to artists residing in the U.S. All media except crafts accepted. Fee: $30 for three entries. Additional entries $5.00 each, limit 6. Deadline: May 28, 2008. For more information, contact info@axisgallery.org or 916.443.9900. Axis Gallery, 1517 19th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. axisgallery.org
Kentuck Festival of the Arts
The Kentuck Festival of the Arts is an outdoor juried show in its 37th year. Along with the 280 exhibiting artists showcased, the festival features educational demonstrations, interactive art areas, music, storytelling and food concessions. Kentuck hosts more than 30,000 visitors annually . Entries must be received by June 1, 2008. For more information or to apply go to: www.zapplication.org
A Sense of Place 2008
The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art is currently accepting entries for its 28th annual juried fine art competition, A Sense of Place 2008. Open to all U.S. artists 18 and older working in the following media: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media. $25 entry fee covers submission of slides or CDs of up to three works; additional works $5 each. Cash awards available. Juror: Amanda Cooper, Curator of Exhibitions, The Arts Center of St. Petersburg, Florida. Entries must be postmarked by June 6, 2008. Exhibition dates: September 19-October 17, 2008. For a free prospectus, send SASE to: Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, 506 Telfair St., Augusta, GA 30901. Phone: 706.722.5495. Email: ghia@ghia.org. Visit www.ghia.org/exhibit.html to download in pdf format.
The Morristown CraftMarket
Now in its 32nd consecutive year, the Morristown CraftMarket is one of the top juried, longest-running and most successful craft shows in America. This beautiful indoor show is held on the ground level floor of the Morristown Armory located in Morris County, New Jersey, which is one of the most affluent counties in the nation. The show attracts a high income and loyal craft-buying audience. BAll proceeds benefit charities throughout the world. Deadline: June 1, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
National Juried Exhibition
The Art Institute and Gallery in Salisbury, Maryland announces a call to artists for the 17th Annual National Juried Exhibition, held September 14-October 11, 2008. Cash Awards: Best in Show $1000 and a 2009 Solo Exhibit; two Awards of Excellence at $500 each; three Honorable Mentions. Juror: Ellen Harris, Former Executive Director of Aperture Foundation, NYC and Former Deputy Director of the Museum of Modern Art. The competition is open to artists over 18 years of age, residing in the United States working in all media. 2D artists may submit one digital image for up to 3 artworks. 3D artists may submit up to two images each for up to three artworks. Only images on CD will be accepted--no slides. For more information, visit www.artinstituteandgallery.org or send a SASE to: Art Institute and Gallery, Box 193, Salisbury, MD 21801. Deadline: June 2, 2008. $35.00 non-refundable entry fee. Questions? Please contact Fred W. Peterson at aiandg@comcast.net or call 410.546.4748.
Alaska Watercolor Society Exhibition
The Alaska Watercolor Society (AKW) announces a national call to artists for the 34th Annual Alaska Watercolor Society Exhibition, held September 2008 at the Stephan Fine Art Gallery in Anchorage, Alaska. Expected prizes in excess of $4,500. Juror: Carla O'Connor. Limited to two entries per artist. Works previously shown in an AKWS juried show or works done under instruction are not eligible. Works must be original and less than two years old. $25/1-2 slides; $25 shipping agent fee. Deadline: June 6, 2008. For details, visit www.akws.org or send a SASE to: AKWS, PO Box 90714, Anchorage, AK 99509-0714. Questions? Please contact Beth Taylor at taylor_beth@asdk12.org or Chris Zafren at czafren@alaska.com, or call 907.248.1003.
The Clay Studio - Juried Solo Exhibition Series
The Clay Studio offers opportunities for one to three solo exhibitions annually. The number of exhibitions awarded is dependent upon the quality of the applicants. the Clay Studio is now accepting applications for the September 2009-August 2010 gallery seasons. The Clay Studio provides a four-color invitation, mailing, local and national coverage, and hosts an opening reception. Shipping both to and from the gallery are at the expense of the artist, though The Clay Studio provides a modest honorarium to help cover these costs ($250.00). The Clay Studio encourages submissions from artists working in all types of and approaches to clay, as its primary goal is to represent the exciting diversity within this medium. Works may be mixed media, but clay must be the primary medium. Applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2008. The Clay Studio, 139 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. For more information, go to: www.theclaystudio.org/artist/soloshows.php
2008 National Solo/Group Exhibition Competition
This summer, the Sylvia White Gallery will be awarding two exhibition opportunities in its new gallery space in Ventura, California's New Art City. Open to all U.S. resident artists at least 18 years of age. Exception: Artists currently represented by Contemporary Artists' Services. Eligible entries include oil paintings, mixed media, works on paper, photography, sculpture, installation art and performance. Deadline: May 15, 2008. Show will be juried by Sylvia White, founder and director of Contemporary Services. She has been advising artists on matters related to career development since 1979. Sylvia White Gallery, 1783 Main Street Ventura, CA 93001. For more information, go to: www.artadvice.com/juried.pdf
Biennial Sculpture Competition - Chattanooga, TN
The City of Chattanooga is seeking artwork to lease for the Third Biennial Sculpture Exhibition in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which will be on view August 2008-February 2010. Works can be in any media, must be suitable for outdoors, and may be functional or non-functional, temporary in nature or permanent. Up to seven works will be selected for this exhibition. The competition is open to both new ideas and already existing artworks. Artworks will be leased for a period of 18 months, and each artist who is selected for the exhibition will receive a stipend of $5,000. At the end of the lease period, one work will be selected for purchase for inclusion in the city's permanent collection. For additional information and applications, please contact Rachel Hildebrandt. Deadline: May 16, 2008. Eligibility: All professional artists over the age of 18. Contact Rachel Hildebrandt, Public Art Director at rehildebrandt@gmail.com or 423.643.6096.
Call for Exhibition Proposals
ARC Gallery's Exhibitions Committee reviews proposals for solo exhibitions, group shows and/or curated shows. All media including video, film, installation and performance are encouraged and may be submitted electronically via CD. Submissions are generally reviewed every January and June for the next exhibition year. Accepted applicants will be invited to show for a month in Gallery A, B or C (each has approximately 50 running feet of wall space) according to our exhibition schedule. Contact: ARC Gallery, 832 W. Superior St. #204, Chicago, IL 60622. www.arcgallery.org
Digital Explorations: Urban Nomad
Huron Valley Council for the Arts is hosting an all digital exhibit entitled Digital Explorations: Urban Nomad. Send us your 8x10 and we'll frame and display. Cash prizes in 4 categories: most beautiful, pushing technology the furthest, most artistic, best interpretation of theme "urban nomad." Non-juried and artist-friendly entry fee of $20. Opening reception will feature live music and refreshments. Deadline: June 1, 2008. Visit www.huronvalleyarts.org on the "gallery" page for application and instructions. Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston, Highland, MI 48357.
Domestic Violence Courtroom - Seattle, WA
4Culture and the Superior Court are seeking an artist to create window treatments for the Domestic Violence Courtroom of the King County Courthouse in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square district. The Domestic Violence Courtroom (#W278), located in the west wing of the landmark building, is being renovated by Freeman Fong Architecture to include security updates. The reconfiguration of the courtroom will include a new commissioners, clerks and coordinators bench flanked by two existing 6'x 6' interior recessed windows. It is expected that the selected artist's design and material choices will be sensitive to the activities and historic character of the courtroom. Imagery should be created with the intention of reducing stress and anxiety present in the often emotionally charged space. Desired treatments will utilize transparent or translucent materials to maintain the presence of natural light. Competitive applicants will have portfolio examples of architecturally integrated work, window treatments, or work in historic and civic buildings. The budget is $15,000 all inclusive. Deadline: May 12, 2008. For more information, contact Jordan Howland at jordan.howland@4culture.org. www.4culture.org
This is only a small sampling of what is available! Many more are posted daily at: www.artistsregister.com/opportunities.phtml
Editor's Corner
Featured artists
Marketing Update
Monthly Advertising and Special Events
Featured Events
Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, Oregon, New Mexico, Washington and West Virginia
Artist Opportunities
Visual Arts Opportnities Nationwide
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Editor's Corner
1) Featured artists for the month of April are:
Linda Arreola of Los Angeles, California
Leslie Allen of Denver, Colorado
Connie Noyes of Paducah, Kentucky
Ze daLuz of New Orleans, Louisiana
Linda Arreola will be exhibiting at Tropico de Nopal Gallery in Los Angeles, California.
Leslie Allen will be featured in Random Works, an exhibition taking place in Estes Park, Colorado.
Connie Noyes will be participating in the The Artist Project in Chicago, Illinois.
Ze daLuz will be included in Artists Open Studios in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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April Events
ARIZONA
Workshop: Bugs + Flowers + Twigs = Recipe for Color
April 4-6, 2008. Bugs + Flowers + Twigs = Recipe for Color is offered as part of the Fibers Through Time Conference. ArtistsRegister.com member Jane Hoffman offers her expertise to explore the world of plant and natural dyes in an intensive 2 and 1/2 day workshop. To register, go to: www.azfed.org or contact Brooke Miner at mbminer@theriver.com. Desert Weaving Workshop, 512 South 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701.
Garden of the Soul
April 4-June 30, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Craig Cheply will be exhibiting in a group show at Herberger Theater entitled Garden of the Soul. The exhibit was juried by Joan Thompson from the Arizona Print group. Opening reception: April 4, 5:30-7:00pm. Herberger Theater is located at 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ. Phone: 602.254.7399. www.herbergertheater.org.
CALIFORNIA
Linda Arreola at Tropico de Nopal Gallery
April 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Linda Arreola will be having a one-woman show at Tropico de Nopal Gallery, 1665 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026. www.tropicodenopal.com
COLORADO
Susan Rubin at Spark Gallery
Exhibition continues through April 20, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Susan Rubin will be having a solo exhibit at Spark Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204. www.sparkgallery.com
Random Works
Exhibition continues through April 27, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Leslie Allen will be participating in the exhibition Random Works, a Colorful Collection of Art. Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery, 304 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517.
New Works: Embroidery
April 24-May 18, 2008. New Works: Embroidery by ArtistsRegister.com member Rob Watt will be exhibiting at Spark Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204. www.sparkgallery.com
In Bloom
April 25-May 11, 2008. In Bloom, an exhibition featuring new ceramic flowers and plaques by Artists Register member Jean Smith. Zip 37 Gallery, 3644 Navajo Street, Denver, CO 80211. Phone: 303.477.4525.
ILLINOIS
The Artist Project
April 25-28, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Connie Noyes will be participating in the The Artist Project, an exhibition and sale featuring original work from cutting-edge artists undiscovered by the gallery community. Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL. For more information, go to: www.merchandisemart.com/artropolis/index.html
LOUISIANA
Artist Open Studios
April 19-20, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Ze daLuz will be participating in Artists Open Studios, a self-guided tour of many local artists' spaces. 3000 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, LA 70117. For more information, go to: www.openstudioartists.org
MONTANA
Perpetual Motion: Paintings and Works on Paper
Exhibition contiunues through June 8, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Jean Arnold will be having a solo exhibit entitled Perpetual Motion. Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 North 27th Street Billings, MT 59101. For more information, go to: www.artmuseum.org
NEW MEXICO
Collect: Inside 8
Exhibition continues through April 6, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com memeber Diane McGregor will be exhibiting two of her most recent paintings at the Center for Contemporary Art, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505. For more information, go to: www.ccasantafe.org
OREGON
Lea Fanning at Nuwandart Gallery
April 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Leah Fanning Mebane will be having a solo exhibit at Nuwandart Gallery, 258 A Street, Ashland, OR.
WASHINGTON
Art 2008
Exhibition continues through April 13, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Jenny Zoe Casey will be participating in Art 2008 at the Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery, 9801 Donna Klein Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33428.
WEST VIRGINIA
Fiberarts International
April 12-June 22, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Carol Watkins will be participating in Fiberarts International at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences, One Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301.
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Artist Opportunities
Artist Designed Library Card - Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Public Library is seeking an artist to design a new library card that is colorful, playful and reflects the library's new tagline campaign, "Yours to Explore." The new card is scheduled to debut in the fall of 2008. Deadline for submission is 5:00pm Friday, April 18, 2008. For complete submission guidelines visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org/acg.jsp. Phoenix Public Library, 1221 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Aperture Portfolio Prize
Aperture Foundation is excited to announce the second annual International Aperture Portfolio Prize to identify trends in contemporary photography. First prize is $2,500. The first prize winner and three runners up will be featured on Aperture's website. Deadline: July 11, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.callforentry.org
Paperworks 2008
b.j. spoke gallery presents Paperworks 2008, an international juried competition. Deadline: May 31, 2008. Judge: Samantha Rippner, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Open to all artists who use paper as the the primary medium; drawings, graphics, sculpture, 3-D, bound books. No paintings or photographs. Winners' show will take place August of 2008. Download prospectus at www.bjspokegallery.com or call the gallery at 631.549.5106. b.j. spoke gallery, 299 Main Street Huntington, NY 11743.
Midwest Salute to the Arts
Be one of the select 100 artists exhibiting in Everett Moody Park at Longacre in Fairview Heights, Illinois for the 21st Annual Midwest Salute to Arts. This festival of fine art will take place August 22-24 and feature cash awards over $15,000. Deadline: April 30, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
Central Subway - San Francisco, CA
The purpose of this call for artists is to expand the Central Subway Artist Pool established in 2005. This call is open to artists practicing visual artists, artists who are new to public art, as well as those with more comprehensive public art experience. Artists working in all visual art media will be considered for a variety of art opportunities including, but not limited to, large wall and ceiling surfaces, glass elevator exteriors, large open spaces for hanging elements, and opportunities on the entryway, concourse, and platform levels. Deadline: April 30, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.callforentry.org
Hybrids and Other Sorts
A call for 2D and 3D submissions from U.S. based artists for a group exhibition. One artist from three finalists will be awarded a solo show to open October 4, 2008 during Arts for Arts Sake, one of the most popular art walk nights in New Orleans. BECA gallery is interested in viewing your personal expression of hybridized peoples, cultures, places, ideas and things. Hybrids and Other Sorts will be juried and curated by gallery directors, Melissa Roberts and Kurt Schlough. Deadline: May 5, 2008. This call is open to all US based visual artists without representation in New Orleans, Louisiana working in 2-D and 3-D mediums including painting, sculpture, mixed-media, drawing, printmaking, fiber, textiles, photography, digital art, graphics, etc. Email BECA gallery at becagalleryart@gmail.com with any questions. For more information, go to: becagallery.typepad.com/my_weblog/call-to-artists.html. BECA gallery (Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art), 527 St. Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA 70130.
Hidden Glen Arts Festival
The Hidden Glen Arts Festival at Cedar Creek in Olathe, Kansas, is a celebration of fine arts in a stunning natural setting. Nestled among the waterfalls, lakes and dramatic vistas of Cedar Creek, the Hidden Glen Arts Festival draws a diverse assortment of the nation's finest artists together with beautiful scenery, music and food--a combination proven to attract greater Kansas City's art patrons and thousands of festival attendees annually. $3,000 in prizes will be awarded to the top artists in the festival. The application deadline is April 15, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
Art Buzz
Art Buzz is now accepting entries for inclusion into its hardcover publication Art Buzz, the 2009 Collection. The competition is open to visual artists worldwide who work in any visual art media (must be 18 or older). Art Buzz is a full color, square 9" x 9" format, hardcover "coffee table" type publication that is scheduled for release in the winter of 2009. The pages of Art Buzz are open to all quality visual artists including new artists that have yet to venture out for public scrutiny. The deadline for entries is September 30, 2008 (early entries will be discounted). For more information, go to www.ArtBuzz.org and click on Art Buzz, the book.
Claypool-Young Art Gallery
The Claypool-Young Art Gallery at Morehead State University is seeking portfolio submissions of artwork for inclusion in 2009-2011 group exhibitions. All media are accepted, including electronic/digital. No fee. Insurance and shipping support. Visiting artist opportunities. Submission requirements: Portfolio of 10-20 digital images (approximately 300 dpi, 4 x 6 , jpgs) individually and as a PowerPoint presentation (artist name, artwork, dimensions, and media on each PowerPoint slide) representing artwork produced no later than 2000, along with digital image key, artist resume, artist statement, and SASE by May 2, 2008 (postmark). Contact: Jennifer Reis, gallery director, j.reis@moreheadstate.edu, 108 Claypool-Young Art Gallery, Morehead State University, Morehead KY 40351. www.moreheadstate.edu/art
Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival at Atlantic Oakes
2008 marks the debut of the Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival at Atlantic Oakes in world-famous Bar Harbor, Maine. This show features exclusively high-quality original art produced by exhibiting artists and presents their work to a discerning audience in a spectacular sea-side setting. This premier event is scheduled to take place during the height of the tourist season. Deadline: June 1, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
H2O NY
The Limestone Art & Framing Gallery in Fayetteville, New York announces a call to artists for H2O NY, a juried exhibition held June 20-August 1, 2008. Award: 2009 Solo Gallery Show. Open to artists 18 years or older living in New York State. Entries can include: paintings, collage, mixed media, photography, relief, sculpture. Deadline: April 21, 2008. $20/3 entries, $5 each additional. Jurors: Heidi Francey & Anne N. Cappuccilli. Go to limestoneart.biz or send SASE to: Limestone Art & Framing Gallery, 207 Brooklea Drive, Fayetteville, NY 13066. Questions? Contact Anne Cappuccilli at info@limestoneart.biz or call 315.632.4445.
Call for Existing Sculpture - McMinville, OR
Local and regional sculptors or galleries are invited to submit photos of existing work for consideration for display in City of McMinnville. Sculpture would be on loan from September 1, 2008 to September 1, 2009. Deadline: May 1, 2008. For more information contact Steven Rupp at melcor@onlinemac.com.
Studio Intensive Residency
In an effort to challenge early career artists in the power and scope of their art making, Crawl Space announces its second-annual Studio Intensive Residency, during which one selected artist will be confined to Crawl Space grounds for one week to prepare an exhibition. The resident artist will commit to seven full days and nights of working at Crawl Space. Arriving at the gallery with whatever art-making and survival supplies he or she brings along, the artist will establish a studio workspace and squatting quarters for the week. A hot plate, refrigerator, toilet, sink, and air mattress will be provided. During this week of confinement, the artist is expected to generate completely new works, either as a continuation of a body of work or as a special project or installation. No completed or in-progress works will be admitted. Crawl Space hopes that this confinement to an immersive, unfamiliar and entirely un-recreational art making space will spur the resident artist to break away from characteristic approaches and methods of art making. Deadline: Saturday April 26, 2008. Crawl Space, 504 E Denny Way #1, Seattle, WA 98122. For more information, go to: www.crawlspacegallery.com/shows/residency_call.pdf.
Fresh Paint: Festival of Artists at Work 2008
The Arts Council of Snohomish County invites you to apply for the 12th annual Fresh Paint: Festival of Artists at Work located along the beautiful Everett Marina on August 16th & 17th. The festival is called Fresh Paint, because the community has the opportunity to purchase high-quality artwork while watching artists demonstrate the techniques and explain the process involved in creating their work. From drawing and painting to glass blowing and weaving, Fresh Paint has something for everyone. Deadline: May 1, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
The Art of Music
The Smithtown Township Arts Council is now accepting entries for The Art of Music, an exhibition seeking to capture the total music environment: the performers, the lights, the audience, and the instruments. Open to all artists and all visual media. The exhibition is to be held June 7-July 1, 2008 at the Mill Pond House Gallery, and one winning artist will be selected to participate in STAC's annual Winner's Showcase. Exhibited work may not exceed 54" in width. Deadline for entries is April 30, 2008, and must be submitted as 300 ppi jpeg files on CD only (1800 x 1800). Visit stacarts.org for full prospectus or send SASE to STAC, 660 Rte 25A, St. James, NY 11780.
Climate Clock - San Jose, CA
The Climate Clock Global Initiative is seeking ideas from artist-led teams to create a major artwork entitled Climate Clock, which will measure changes in greenhouse gas levels, and be the first in a series of global projects calling attention to climate change. Climate Clock will be an instrument of long-term measurement and will collect data for 100 years. The artwork will be located in downtown San Jose, California, Silicon Valley's city center, and will be a collaboration between an artist-led team composed of artists, international and Silicon Valley engineers and other creative professionals who are working with climate measurement and data visualization. The Climate Clock Global Initiative will bring people's attention to the issues of global climate change through public artworks that incorporate data and demonstrate the connection between human activity and the production of greenhouse gases. The initiative's first manifestation will be the Climate Clock, a landmark public artwork in downtown San Jose that incorporates measurement and data management technologies to help people understand climate change and encourage them to continue reducing their carbon footprint. Deadline: May 9, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.callforentry.org
Call for Exhibition Proposals
ARC Gallery's Exhibitions Committee reviews proposals for solo exhibitions, group shows and/or curated shows. All media including video, film, installation and performance are encouraged and may be submitted electronically via CD ROMs. Submissions are generally reviewed every January and June for the next exhibition year. Accepted applicants will be invited to show for a month in Gallery A, B or C (each has approximately 50 running feet of wall space) according to our exhibition schedule. Contact: ARC Gallery, 832 W. Superior St. #204, Chicago, IL 60622. www.arcgallery.org
Malibu Arts Festival
The 37th Annual Malibu Arts Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday on July 26th & 27th, 9:00am-6:00pm, outside the Malibu Civic Center. The Malibu Chamber of Commerce produces this event, which showcase over 200 exhibits and artists' booths with original art from all over California. The Arts Festival has expanded the entertainment stage with original musicians performing each day, a children's workshop where kids work with artists to create their own art while being entertained from the "children's stage." Deadline: May 1, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
Brevard Art Museum - Melbourne, FL
All artists 18 years and older residing in Florida are invited to submit entries to the Brevard Art Museum 2008 juried exhibition. All original artworks including paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, photography, video, computer generated images, and site-specific installations will be considered. Cash awards up to $10,000. Virtual Gallery. Participants in the 2008 juried exhibition will be featured on BAM's website. Deadline: May 30, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.callforentry.org
MultiDepartmental Storefront Project - Omaha, NE
The University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Public Affairs and Community Service and Nebraska Arts Council announce a Nebraska One Percent For Art Project, open to all public artists/artist teams in the United States. This Request for Qualifications is for the College's MultiDepartmental Storefront project. This multiple site art project has a budget of $70,000 90,000. Application deadline is April 14, 2008 (postmark deadline). The project involves creating transparent/translucent artwork for the glass panel walls that form the front of the ten different departments that are housed in the new College building (an eleventh storefront requires artwork on drywall surface). The artwork may be adhered to, attached to, suspended behind, or be a part of the glass panels. The college departments wish to convey the overall theme of transparency along with relating imagery/content of the art directly to the mission of the individual department to which it is linked. Artists with experience in glass, creative signmaking, and other media which reflects the theme of the project are specifically sought. Prospectus and additional information (photos of sites, architectural renderings, etc.) may be viewed and downloaded from the One Percent for Art section at the Nebraska Arts Council website: www.arts.nebraska.gov and also at the College's website at cpacs.unomaha.edu. For more information, contact J.D. Hutton, Nebraska One Percent for Art manager, at 402.595.2142 or jayne.hutton@nebraska.gov.
The East Hampton Arts Festival
The East Hampton Arts Festival 4th of July event will be located in 2008 on the grounds of the American Legion East Hampton Post in Amagansett New York. The primary objective of the East Hampton Arts Festival is to create a destination fine art festival that places the show in an area with the kind of demographics conducive to strong, consistent sales for a diversity of artwork, and to bring to the event the type of target customers sought by artists. It is also to ensure that the artwork put before this buying public represents the most creative and artistic work possible, envisioned and created by each of the artist. Deadline: May 15, 2008. For more information or to apply, please go to: www.zapplication.org
Regional Sculpture Exhibition - Wilsonville, OR
The Wilsonville Citizens for Public Art (WCPA) is pleased to invite local and regional sculptors to submit existing work for consideration in the display of public art for the City of Wilsonville, Oregon. Sculpture will be on loan for the period of July 1, 2008 through May, 2009. The Wilsonville Citizens for Public Art (WCPA) was established in 2002, with the goal of placing quality sculpture pieces in public places to give citizens and visitors an opportunity to interact with art as an integral part of the design of this diverse community. It is the intent of the WCPA to select nine sculpture pieces to be placed in selected highly visible sites throughout the city for an entire "art year." The honorarium for each sculpture is $500.00. Deadline: April 18, 2008. For more information, contact Peggy Watters at watters@ci.wilsonville.or.us or go to: www.wilsonvillepublicart.org
Central Business District - New Haven, CT
The City of New Haven requests submissions of qualifications and basic conceptual idea(s) from professional artists for the design of a temporary outdoor artwork for its central business district. The goal is to create a unique, New Haven-specific visual and/or performance work that is publicly inclusive, interactive, and sensory. The selected artist will work with the City of New Haven/Office of Cultural Affairs and its Public Art Committee in producing a temporary art installation/performance in the summer of 2009. The artist should identify a prominent location in one or more commercial/civic corridors of downtown New Haven. Locations which are owned/controlled by the City of New Haven include: the New Haven Green, New Haven City Hall, Ives Memorial Public Library, Temple Plaza, "The Lot," and the plaza in front of The Shubert Theater. For photos, descriptions, and maps of these areas, go to: City of New Haven. Other downtown non-City owned locations identified by the artist would be allowed pending permission of the site's owner Deadline: April 11, 2008. For more information, contact Barbara Lamb at blamb@newhavenct.net.
Once a Tree
Once a Tree Furniture Studio and Gallery in Anaheim, California seeks work in wood and other fine arts for its opening exhibition, May 24-July 5, 2008. Operating in conjunction with William Ng Woodworks School of Fine Woodworking, the gallery will show original handcrafted furniture, sculpture, and painting. Entry deadline is April 15, 2008. All work must be for sale, with a 35% gallery fee, and works will be judged for awards. Send high resolution images of current work, resume, artist statement/bio on a CD to NG Williams Woodworks, 1340 N. Dynamics St., Unit F, Anaheim, CA 92806 or email to info@wnwoodworks.com. For more information, call: 714.993.4215.
Unified State Lab Projects - Taylorsville, UT
Utah Department of Health, Unified State Lab Project has a budget of $205,000, all inclusive. The concept of the Unified State Lab is derived from the name itself. The selection committee desires work(s) of art that engage with nature and the surrounding environment, which follows the concepts for the lab project. There are a number of sites within the project identified by the committee as acceptable for placement of public art. The committee is also very open to other sites as suggested by artists. The struggle is with the nature of the facility and the requirements of security measures thereby limiting areas of the project designated as public. Deadline: May 5, 2008. For more information, go to: utahpublicart.org
The Metro Arts Two Rivers Expo
Metro Arts Alliance invites you to enter the Metro Arts Two Rivers Expo, an annual fine arts and crafts exhibit and sale now in its 21st successful year. The event is a premier marketplace for shoppers and artists alike. Metro Arts is a non-profit arts organization representing more than 500 local artists and associations and serving a community of 500,000. The festival enrichs the quality of life in Greater Des Moines by connecting people to the arts through programming, communication and support of artists and art organizations. Deadline: April 30, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
SEVEN: Small Works
The Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center in Cincinnati, Ohio announces a call to artists for the 4th Annual Magnitude SEVEN: Small Works, June 6-July 3, 2008. Open to all. Juried by a committee of professional and academic advisors. Deadline: April 25, 2008. $10 per work submitted. For prospectus, visit www.manifestgallery.org/seven08. Questions? Contact Jason Franz at jason@manifestgallery.org or call 513.861.3638.
2008 National Juried Photography Show - Louisville, CO
The 17th Annual National Juried Photography Show, presented by the Louisville Art Association, located in Louisville, Colorado will be held at the Louisville Center for the Arts from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6, 2008. Competition open to everyone over 18 years of age except where prohibited by law. All work must be the original work of the photographer and executed in a professional manner. All photo editing must have been done by the contestant. Entries selected for display must meet community standards; they will be displayed in a public place. Artists whose work has been selected for final judging will provide images that are matted and framed. Deadline: May, 10, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org
Figment
Figment is a celebration of creative culture held on Governors Island in New York Harbor on June 27-29, 2008. It is a free, non-profit art project that is open to the public. Figment was launched in July 2007 as a one-day arts event. Even in its first year, it attracted scores of art projects and over 2,800 people. This year, Figment will be three days long and welcome many more projects and participants. Figment seeks to build community among artists, foster the participatory and public arts in New York City, and to demonstrate a vision for the future of Governors Island as an arts and culture destination. Anyone can contribute an art installation, performance, activity, or other project to Figment! Opportunities to participate stretch as far as your imagination! Projects that can be set up outdoors are welcome aboard. It is also possible that indoor space will be available for certain projects. If you have an idea for Figment and have questions about whether it's plausible, don't hesitate to get in touch. Please note that key projects will be given placement on the island on a rolling basis. If you have a large project, a project that requires specific placement or infrastructure, please submit it as soon as possible so that we can accommodate it. Any projects proposed for Fort Jay, Castle Williams, or the Parade Grounds must be submitted by April 10, 2008. For more information about Governors Island, please see www.govisland.org. To contribute to Figment, please visit www.figmentnyc.org/participate.
Harborview Medical Center Collection - Seattle, WA
4Culture is seeking to acquire wall-mounted landscape works that use color (paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, etc.) for the Harborview Medical Center Collection, part of the King County Public Art Collection. The subject matter for this call must be the essence of landscape, whether represented realistically or abstractly. These works will be on display throughout the public spaces of the new Norm Maleng Building, a multi-story facility that houses operating rooms, acute care, rehabilitation, and clinic facilities, along with their associated waiting areas. An overall budget of $80,000 has been designated to purchase artwork. Artists who would like their work considered for purchase must submit images of existing available artwork for the panel's review. The maximum value of individual works should be $3500. A maximum height or width of 36" and a maximum depth of 3" for the artwork is specified. All artworks will be purchased unframed; if this is not possible due to highly specialized or integrated framing treatments, the artist will be responsible for framing artwork within conservation guidelines provided by 4Culture staff. Deadline: May 5, 2008. For more information, contact Greg Bell at greg.bell@4culture.org or go to www.4culture.org
This is only a small sampling of what is available! Many more are posted daily at: www.artistsregister.com/opportunities.phtml
Editor's Corner
Featured artists
Marketing Update
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Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, New York and Wyoming
Artist Opportunities
Visual Arts Opportnities Nationwide
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Editor's Corner
Featured artists for the month of March are:
Mariana Castro De Ali of Elk Grove, California
Carlos Fresquez of Denver, Colorado
Elayne Kuehler of Baton Rouge, Lousiana
Janice Schoultz Mudd of St. Louis, Missouri
Mariana Castro De Ali will be participating in Eagle Rock Center for the Arts' 6th Annual Art Auction in Los Angeles, California.
Carlos Fresquez will be featured in Character Sketches, a group exhibition in Loveland, Colorado.
Elayne Kuehler will be included in the Animals in Art exhbition at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Janice Schoultz Mudd will be exhibiting at Marbles Gallery in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Marketing Update
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March Events
ARIZONA
Studeo Tad Gallery Final First Friday Event
Studeo Tad Gallery is closing after Final First Friday Event/Art Detour this March 7-9, 2008. March 7th First Friday: 6:00-11:00pm / March 8th and 9th: 11:00-4:00pm. Featured artists are ArtistsRegister.com member Nicole Royse (arcylic artist) and Tad Smith (owner & artist). Studeo Tad Gallery, 915 W. Fillmore Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
CALIFORNIA
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock 6th Annual Art Auction
Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 9:20pm. ArtistsRegister.com member Mariana Castro De Ali will be participating in the 6th Annual Art Auction at Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041. www.centerartseaglerock.org/calendar/event/id/6
Velocipede
Opens March 1, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Monica Crawford will be participating in the group show Velocipede. Rock Paper Scissors, 2278 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94612. www.rpscollective.com
COLORADO
Handle With Care
March 8-April 12, 2008. A solo show featuring new pastel paintings by ArtistsRegister.com member Riva Sweetrocket at Plus Gallery. Plus Gallery is located at 2350 Lawrence Street in Denver, CO. Also on display: new work by ArtistsRegister.com member Peter Illig. Opening Reception: Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:00-9:00pm, public welcome. For more information, visit www.plusgallery.com or call the gallery at 303.296.0927.
Susan Rubin at Spark Gallery
March 27-April 20, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Susan Rubin will be having a solo exhibit at Spark Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204. www.sparkgallery.com
Kate Petley Residency / Exhibition
During her residency at Platte Forum, ArtistsRegister.com member Kate Petley created a site-specific installation which will be on display March 27-April 18, 2008. Platte Forum, 1610 Little Raven Street, Suite 135, Denver, CO 80202. For more information, go to: www.platteforum.org
Don't Fence Me In
Exhibition continues through May 18, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Carol Watkins will be participating in Don't Fence Me In, Art Quilts of Piecemakers and Quilt Expressions at Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Rd, Longmont, CO. Reception: March 21, 7:00-9:00pm.
Character Sketches
Exhibition continues through March 30, 2008. Character Sketches, a group exhibition featuring ArtistsRegister.com members Adrian Arleo, Carlos Fresquez, Irene Delka McCray, Janice McDonald, Catherine McGuinness, Madeline Weiner, Mary Shivers, Patricia Aaron, Peter Illig and Tony Ortega. Loveland Museum/Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, CO 80537. For more information, go to: www.ci.loveland.co.us/Cultural_Services/cultural_services_museum.htm
ILLINOIS
eMotion Pictures: an Exhibition of Orthopaedics in Art
March 5-9, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Michelle Rial will be participating in eMotion Pictures: an Exhibition of Orthopaedics in Art. Moscone Convention Center West Lobby, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.
LOUISIANA
Animals in Art
March 29-April 207, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Elayne Kuehler will be participating in Louisana State University's Animals in Art exhibition. The exhibition will take place at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.
MISSOURI
More Than a Circle
March 15-April 25, 2008. More Than a Circle, a solo show of current work by ArtistsRegister.com member Janice Schoultz Mudd will be on display at Marbles Gallery, 1905 Park Avenue, Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO. Reception: Saturday, March 15 at 6:00-9:00pm. www.marblesyoga.com
NEW MEXICO
Nomades Del Arte
Exhibition continues through March 31, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Sallie Smith will be participating in the Nomades Del Arte exhibit at Sage Creek Gallery, 200 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
NEW YORK
Scope New York
March 26-30, 2008. Scope New York, a group show featuring ArtistsRegister.com member Jack Balas, Guerra de la Paz, Ivana Brenner and Juan Doe. The SCOPE Pavilion, Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023.
WYOMING
Western Spirit Art Show
Exhibition continues through April 20, 2008. Western Spirit Art Show featuring ArtistsRegister.com member Trish Stevenson. Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001. For more information, go to: www.oldwestmuseum.org
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Artist Opportunities
Art Shelters - Brea, CA
The City of Brea, California is seeking artists to create original artwork for several Art Shelters throughout the City. Art Shelters, or bus stop shelters, are specially designed to display two-dimensional art pieces. A $700 stipend will be awarded to 4-5 artists selected for the commission. Artists residing in Southern California are eligible, and all entries must be original artwork. Applications must be received by March 18, 2007. For program details or to obtain an application, call 714.990.7177, email triniteem@cityofbrea.net, or visit www.cityofbrea.net and click on "Art in Public Places."
Resurrection: A New Look at Old Photographic Processes
This exhibition seeks to explore a renewed interest in alternative photographic processes. Looking for artists who are using photographic methods and techniques of the 19th century such as photograms, tintypes, daguerreotypes, gum bichromates, collodian prints, toned silver prints, and more. Curator: Laura Moya, director of Photolucida, an arts non-profit that promotes the careers of emerging photographers. 23 Sandy Gallery will produce a printed, soft-cover, color catalog of all artwork accepted for this show. Entry deadline: March 27, 2008. Complete entry information can be found at: www.23sandy.com/Resurrection/CallforEntries.html. Contact Laura Russell at 503.927.4409 or 23sandygallery@gmail.com. 23 Sandy Gallery, 623 NE 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97232.
Next Perspective
www.myartspace.com, the premier online social network for the art world and Hot Shoe International, Europe's leading contemporary photographic magazine, have collaborated to sponsor a juried photography contest, Next Perspective. The Grand Prize is $2000 US and a featured article on the winner in HotShoe International's June/July issue. The second prize is a Digital SLR Camera. The third prize is a US $500 gift certificate to B&H Photo in New York City. The deadline for registration and online submission of work is April 12, 2008. You must upload your JPGs/videos into a myartspace online gallery. Up to 20 images can be submitted for consideration. For details about the competition, please go to www.myartspace.com/hotshoe
Of Women
Open to all women artists who are Rockaway Artists Alliance (RAA) members or who have previously exhibited with RAA. Of Women is an exhibition of all media without limitation. Subjects for the exhibit should include images of women and may highlight mother and child (the show will run during Mother's Day). Media may include: photography, painting, textile arts, poetry, music, sculpture, video/film, watercolor, drawing, digital art and more. Submission deadline: March 26, 2008. Rockaway Artists Alliance, 260 Beach 116th Street, Rockaway Beach, NY 11694. For more information, go to: www.rockawayartistsalliance.org
Alpan International 2008
Alpan Gallery announces a call to artists for Alpan International 2008, an exhibition taking place August 30-September 26, 2008 in Huntington, New York. Open to artists over 18 years of age working in two- and three-dimensions in any medium (including photography, digital art, installation). Maximum size of 6 ft. in height or width for 2D works, and 6 ft. in any dimension for 3D works. Awards: Group Show, $1,000 cash award to the best in show. Juror: Phyllis Braff, President of the International Association of Art Critics, USA section. Deadline: April 15, 2008. Artists can download prospectus at www.alpangallery.org/prospectus or send a SASE to: Alpan Gallery, 2 West Carver St., Huntington, NY 11743. $30 for 3 images, $5 for each additional image
International Student Film Festival
The International Student Film Festival (ISFF) is accepting submissions for the 2008 competition. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2008. ISFF is celebrating its 6th year as being the global authority for student filmmakers. Filmmakers can be any age to participate but they have to have been a student when the film/video was produced. Grand prizes include; Sony HD camera, round trip tickets to Colorado for the collegiate nationals Final Cut Pro Studio, Apple Software, and much more. For more information, go to: www.studentfilmfestival.org
VELoCITY - An Outdoor Art Show
The City of Bellingham and the Bellingham Arts Commission are inviting artists to submit proposals for outdoor artwork to be displayed in downtown Bellingham for a temporary show. Works will be on display from August 2008-April 2010. Each piece will be displayed along high traffic pedestrian corridors in the downtown core. The theme of this year's show is Back to Center. Artists' creativity and interpretation of this theme is at the artists' discretion. 2-D or 3-D works are encouraged for this show. All works of art must be structurally sound, safe for public viewing, made of durable material and content appropriate for extended display in a public outdoor space and be securely anchored to eliminate potential theft. A one-page diagram and complete description of the installation process is required. Please include a description of the artwork, including exact dimensions, with each entry. Without the installation description, your work will not be considered. The dimensions of the artwork must comply with the following range: Minimum of 4 ft. to a maximum dependent upon structural capabilities of artwork and site. A $1000 stipend will be offered to each selected artist to help defray the costs of producing, transporting and installing the artwork. Accepted artwork is to be delivered and installed by the artists or their representatives only at a site designated by the City of Bellingham. Application deadline: March 28, 2008. For more information and details of submittal requirements please see www.cob.org/services/arts/public-art/index.aspx. Entries must be returned to: City of Bellingham, Planning and Community Development Department, Attn: Shannon Victoria, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA 98225.
Go Green
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