Calls for Entires: 3 shows - Deadlines sooon! One Due TODAY!

A Fair in the Park

Pittsburgh, PA (Shadyside/Mellon Park)

September 7th - 9th (Fri-Sun)

App Deadline: May 18th, 2012

CLICK for Application

Present your art to an affluent, art savvy clientele!

• 43rd Annual Event

• Limited to 100 artists

• Estimated attendance: 20,000

• Rated one of Sunshine Artist's Top 100 Art Shows

• Drive-up loading and unloading

• Amenities: security, booth sitting and festival t-shirt

• Awards for top three and Best of Show

• Artist's Party with awards presentation

A Fair in the Park is presented by the Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh. Held on the grounds of the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Free to the public, the Fair features live music, artist demonstrations, children's activities, plus a variety of food choices.

Arts on Fire 2012 - Scranton, Pennsylvania

DEADLINE: 5/20/2012

Jury Fee: $25.00

Event Dates: 6/2/2012 - 6/3/2012

The 3rd annual "Arts on Fire" will be held on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday June 3rd at the Historic Iron Furnaces in Scranton PA. This exciting event has grown in popularity since its inception and this year we've expanded. Saturday will host all day glass blowing demonstrations and Sunday will be the Iron Pour, bands will provide a lively background and a variety of food vendors will keep everyone happy!

Gaithersburg Fine Art Festival 2012 - Gaithersburg, Maryland

DEADLINE: 5/20/2012
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 6/23/2012 - 6/24/2012
The Gaithersburg Fine Art Festival returns to the Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland in the heart of Montgomery County. Located adjacent to the District of Columbia, Montgomery County is the most populated and affluent county in Maryland. The Washingtonian Center, opened in 1998, combines with the Waterfront and Rio Entertainment Center to create a 530,000 sq ft environment of retail stores and restaurants and over 200,000 sq ft of entertainment uses. Residential communities such as The Crossing developed nearby have attracted high-end clientele. During summer, free concerts are held at the Waterfront of the Washingtonian Center. The median household income for residents of Montgomery County is $106,000 as of the 2007 census. Great demographics and a wonderful venue combine to create the foundation for a great art festival.

The average sale reported by artists in 2011 for the inaugural year was $1544. For 2012 the show will move onto the street and advertising will continue to be fine-tuned to continue growth of the show.

Call for Entries: Target Gallery celebrates their 25th anniversary

25: Target Gallery Celebrates Twenty-five Years
Deadline for Entry: June 18th, 2012
Exhibition Dates: September 8 - 30th, 2012

Description: This is an all media exhibition that celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Target Gallery. This is open to all artists nationally and internationally. Artists are asked to submit work that responds to world events that have occurred over the past 25 years.

A special catalog and poster will acompany this exhibition.

Juror: J.W. Mahoney is an artist, critic and independent curator who serves as Washington's Corresponding Editor for Art in America. He is an Affiliate Professor of Visual Arts at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, and his latest exhibition, "Carceral," will open at Curator's Office in Washington in May of this year.

exhibition opportunity - Showcase of local Artists at the Marriott in Fairfax

The New SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Fairfax is sponsoring a special Art Night showcasing local artists on May 29th from 5:30-7:30pm.

The Event takes place in the lobby and one of the reception halls of their  new Hotel.

The scoop:

They are looking for up to 10 artists to come and display their work around the lobby / meeting room.

Artists would have to provide their own displays (paintings would require easels ,sculptures would need pedestals or risers. Jewelery or other fine craft items can be set up on your own display tables or showcases.  Artists are encouraged to attend and sell their work.  

It is a networking event for local business owners and community officials. There will be free beverages, including wine and beer and a buffet featuring seafood from Marlin & Ray's - the event's co-sponsor.  

Think about this for a minute...

You can totally turn this into a mini show! 

send out an invite to your customers , 

announce it on facebook

and  you have a pretty sweet venue that's even catered for free!!

There is no charge to the artist, and we would be able to have about 15 if there were that many that wanted to participate. Please feel free to give to contact JoAnn Reifel at Joanne.Reifel@marriott.com  and she can give you more specific information.

Do you care about Public Art in Alexandria?

Alexandria Commission for the Arts to Hold Second Public Hearing on Proposed Public Art Policy

Ever wonder how standards are set / agreed upon when it comes to public art? Well...it all begins here, at one of these meetings.  If you are a resident, business owner or just want to help influence Alexandria's Art in Public space, you may be inclined to attend this Public Hearing.

For release:
The Alexandria Commission for the Arts will hold a second public hearing on Tuesday, May 15, 7 pm on the proposed City of Alexandria’s Public Art Policy.  The public hearing will be held at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St.  The regular meeting of the Arts Commission will follow.

Individuals who are unable to attend the public hearing can view the draft Public Art Policy at http://dockets.alexandriava.gov/fy11/050812rm/di15.pdf. Individuals may send written comments by May 18 to the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, Attention: Alisa Carrel, Deputy Director/Office of the Arts, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA  22314 or email alisa.carrel@alexandriava.gov, subject line “Public Art Policy Comments.”

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the American with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, please call Cheryl Anne Colton at 703.746.5565 (Virginia Relay 711) or e-mail cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov.

Virginia Museum of Fine Art Fellowships are coming up!!!

Melanie McLain, Mixed Media,  was granted one of the 2012-2013 professional fellowships

This is something I am excited about and will post a more detailed blurb later. but, just to put it in your head, the Virginia Museum of Fine Art has these amazing grants available to artists who reside in Virginia. Like I said, more details later, but here is the bottom line.

Award Amounts

$8,000 Professional Fellowships

$6,000 Graduate Fellowships

$4,000 Undergraduate Fellowships

 

Call for Entries - Solo show for recent BFA and MFA graduates

Workhouse Arts Center is hosting their First Annual Senior Solo Exhibition. This exhibition will be for a graduating 2012 art student who is receiving their bachelors or masters degree. Art students of any media are welcome to submit their proposal. This call is open those attending college in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. This show will take place in September 2012.

Jury Panel:
Dr. Sarah Eckhardt, is the Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond VA

Robert Devers currently serves as the Coordinator of the Ceramics Department and the Study Away Program at the Corcoran College of Art + Design

Sue Wrbican, an associate professor at George Mason’s School of Art.

SUBMISSIONS: All entries must include the following:

• Proposal for show
• Artist Statement
• CV/Résumé
• Artist Bio
• Images of the pieces to be shown- images must be high resolution and contain a single image of the pieces and a detail image if desired.

Submission Deadline: July 5

Application fee : $30

Collaboration with Wine Entrepreneur for NEW Moblie Game Illustrations

We received a request from a wine educator and entrepreneur who has designed a mobile game. They are looking for artists to create visual interpretations of wine reviews. The artists will retain all copyrights to their works, and the game will include a link to the artists' Web sites. The game is being developed  to the point where they can apply to Kickstarter to get financing to take the game to market. 

Once the game is launched, it is the intent to pay each artist whose work is selected to be used in the game.

Please e-mail at Heidi@ToYourTaste.com if interested. More information is available, but only after a non-disclosure agreement is signed. 

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Website: www.ToYourTaste.com

Contact : Heidi@ToYourTaste.com

About Heidi McLain:

"I have a BA in Art from the University of Maryland and I worked as an arts administrator for several years. Now I'm in the process of developing several different wine-related products and businesses."

grant for 8 week residency at Artist Retreat

© 2012  The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation 
Supporting artists, writers + composers from the greater Washington, DC Area

The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation has awarded VCCA a $10,000 grant to support residencies for artists, writers and composers from the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. The grant will be used to offer five fully-funded residencies for artists who have not previously had a residency at this world-class artists’ retreat.

These two- to eight-week residencies in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains include all meals, private rooms and private studios so that recipients have time and space to focus entirely on their creative work. Dinner is in the stimulating company of approximately 24 other artists, writers and composers from across the nation and around the world. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2012.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

To Apply for a VCCA Residency

Next Deadline: May 15

Admission to VCCA is highly selective, based on a review of applications by panels of professional artists. There are separate panels for each category (poets, fiction writers, nonfiction writers, playwrights, performance, film and video artists, painters, sculptors, photographers, installation artists, composers and cross-disciplinary artists) with over fifty panelists serving at any one time. These panelists undergo periodic review to ensure that selection to VCCA is being made by the highest caliber artists in each discipline. Panelists are also rotated regularly to ensure that particular styles or tastes are not continuously represented. The basis for admission by an application is professional achievement or promise of achievement.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, artists submit an application form, resume and samples of their work. You can download an application here:  
 
If you are applying for the Goldfarb Fellowship or the Fellowship for Social Media Artists - please note it on your application. If you would like more information about the current special programs, click here.PLEASE NOTE:
Currently, the Online Application is ONLY FOR VISUAL ARTISTS!
WHEN TO APPLY
Applications are accepted and reviewed throughout the year, but scheduling is conducted at only three designated times during the year. Deadlines are as follows:

© 2012  The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

June to September Residencies 

Deadline: January 15
Notification: mailed by March 31

October to January Residencies

Deadline: May 15
Notification: mailed by July 31

February to May Residencies

Deadline: September 15
Notification: mailed by November 30

Residency Cost

Artists are accepted at VCCA without consideration for their financial situation.
We ask Fellows to contribute according to their ability.
The actual cost to us of a residency is $180 per day.


Collaborators and Couples
Collaborators and couples should apply individually, paying individual application fees, with the understanding that one person may be accepted and the other may not. Please note on your application if you are willing to attend a residency if the person you are applying with is not accepted. Each artist or writer accepted for a residency will be offered a separate workspace, unless otherwise requested.

Workshop - State of Social Media: What's useful and What's a Time Sink?

STATE OF SOCIAL MEDIA: WHAT'S USEFUL AND WHAT'S A TIME SINK?

infographic created by Mirna Bard www.mirnabard.com

Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 12pm-1pm
Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint
916 G Street, NW Washington DC 20001

Feeling tangled in the web of social media outlets? We can help. Join Sydney Skybetter at Flashpoint to learn how to navigate the world of social media and capitalize on the latest online marketing trends. Learn effective strategies for creating a virtual persona for your organization, how to tell a compelling story (in 140 characters or less!) and prioritize an ever-growing list of social media channels.

Sydney Skybetter—technologist, choreographer and Founding Partner of Edwards & Skybetter Change Agency—will lead a brown bag lunch and casual conversation around how arts organizations can get the most out of social media.  Whether you’re thinking about social media to sell tickets, solicit donations or generate buzz, we hope you’ll join us to get professional advice from a social media guru and fellow arts administrator. (A second chance to hear Sydney speak if you missed him at Dance Exchange a few weeks ago!)
You will learn how to:

o Set realistic goals for your team around social media & measure the return on investment

o Weigh the benefits & drawbacks of today’s biggest social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, gPlus, LinkedIn, Pinterest, etc., and identify the channels best-suited to your organization

o Choose the appropriate channels and determine when to tweet, blog or tag and how to tailor the content appropriately

Register online
Fee:  $10.00; this is BYO-lunch

Call for Entries - Fiber Options at MFA

Fiber Options: Material Explorations -- The Maryland Federation of Art invites all artists residing in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada to enter its open-juried competition for artists working with fiber.

rachel salley

 Any two- or three-dimensional original fiber work including soft sculpture, painting on silk, felting, applique, tapestries, wearable art and more will be considered. Cash awards $1000. Juror, J. Susan Isaacs, holds B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Delaware and is a Professor at Towson University. Selected artwork will be on view July 19 - August 11, 2012 at MFA's Circle Gallery in Annapolis, MD. Deadline: May 9, 2012. Online submissions only. One-two entries $35 (MFA members $20), additional four entries $5.00 each. Visit website for prospectus. Questions? Please contact Kyle Freeman at info@mdfedart.org

25: Target Gallery Celebrates Twenty-five Years
Deadline for Entry: June 18th, 2012
Exhibition Dates: September 8 - 30th, 2012

Description: This is an all media exhibition that celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Target Gallery. This is open to all artists nationally and internationally. Artists are asked to submit work that responds to world events that have occurred over the past 25 years. More info click here.

A special catalog and poster will accompany this exhibition.

Juror: J.W. Mahoney is an artist, critic and independent curator who serves as Washington's Corresponding Editor for Art in America. He is an Affiliate Professor of Visual Arts at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, and his latest exhibition, "Carceral," will open at Curator's Office in Washington in May of this year.

Calll for Entries - Workhouse Clay National 2012

Copyright (c)2011 Workhouse Ceramics

Workhouse Arts Center 

2^nd Annual Workhouse Clay National 2012

The Workhouse Arts Center is proud to announce a call for entries for its 2^nd Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics Exhibition 2012.  This 2^nd Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics Exhibition is an "Open Call" for functional and/or sculptural ceramic artworks.  The focus of this year's exhibit is to highlight the tremendous variety and depth of contemporary functional and sculptural ceramic artworks currently being created throughout the U.S.A. 

DEADLINE: May 2nd

Juror- Peter Held

Entry Guidelines

Copyright (c)2011 Workhouse Ceramics

Open to all ceramic artists 18 years and older residing in the U.S.
All works must be primarily ceramic. Mixed media works will be accepted only if ceramic materials are the primary media.  The juror will make final determinations.  Work must fit through a standard door. Floor works must be firmly stable.  Installations shall be installed by artist.  Wall-mounted pieces are limited to 20 lbs. per section.  Work must have been produced within the last 3 years. 

Selections will be conducted from images of works. No substitutions will be allowed.  Artists may submit up to 3 entries with two images (including one detail) of each, not to exceed 6 images. Please proof your entries carefully as this will be the information used to generate any publicity information.

Deadline: May 2nd

 

Entry Fee

All U.S. artists- $30

(Fee is non-refundable - payable thru PayPal when applying) for up to 3 entries (2 images per entry max.). 

Apply Online Now! click here  

Awards

Best of Show- $350

1^st place-$250- Sponsored by Standard Ceramics, Inc.

2^nd Place-$150

Honorable Mentions

Deadlines Approaching FAST - APPLY NOW

We've mentioned these shows before, but just to make sure you are aware here are TWO deadlines you should be aware of:

1.The 10th Annual Alexandria Festival of the Arts in Old Town Alexandria

This is the show that runs down King Street in the middle of September. If you want a booth - THIS is where you apply.  

Deadline: MAY 1st

2. The Visual Arts Center of Richmond's Craft + Design Show

This is a high end craft show that is fairly local. well attended and a good way to expand the footprint of your regional customer base.

Deadline: MAY 4th

a shot of the Craft+Design show 

GOOD LUCK!!!

Call for Entries: International Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper 2012

Call for Entries: International Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper 2012 

12 12 Gallery in Richmond, Virginia seeks entries for a juried exhibition, June 24 - August 12, 2012. Up to $1000 in cash prizes. Juror: Richard Waller, Executive Director, University of Richmond Museums. Artists around the world, age 18+, may submit images of works on paper to be considered for the exhibition. Eligible works incorporate the use of any medium on paper, including analog and digital photography. Work previously exhibited at 12 12 Gallery is not eligible. $25 (US)/3 Entries, $5 (US) each additional up to 5 total. Deadline: May 4, 2012. Visit website for prospectus, or send a SASE to: 12 12 Gallery, 0 E. 4th Street #39, Richmond, VA 23224. Questions? Please contact Martin McFadden, Director and Curator at 1212galleryrichmond@gmail.com or call 804-301-6971.

Call for Entries - National Small Works Exhibition

National Small Works Exhibition

The 2012 Call for Entries is now live!

2011 1st Prize:"Calm Day at Fort Stark" by Hannah Phelps

About NSW-The National Small Works is annual juried exhbition that has been hosted by Washington Printmakers Gallery every August since 1997. Featuring contemporary artist-pulled prints, NSW exhibits an impressive array of technique as well as subject matter by limiting the size of print entries (maximum size of 170 square inches). Each year a curator from an area institution acts as juror. Past jurors have included Robert K. Newman (owner and director of the Old Print Shop in New York, NY); Eric Denker (Senior Lecturer National Gallery of Art); Linda C. Simmons (Curator Emeritus, The Corcoran Gallery of Art); Katherine L. Blood (Curator of Fine Prints, Library of Congress); and Helen Frederick (Founder and longtime director of Pyramic Atlantic); to name a few. We are excited to announce this year's juror is Brian Gardner, founder and master printer of Litho Shop, Inc in Baltimore, MD.

2011 2nd Prize: "Martin Schongauer Engraves St. Anthony" by Evan Lindquist

Awards-

Grand Prize Solo Show at Washington Printmakers in August 2013
JUST ANNOUNCED: Tran Van Dinh Award $200 Cash Prize.
Graphic Chemical Company Purchase Award $200 Cash Prize.
Utrecht Art Supplies Award $150 Merchandise Award.
Renaissance Graphics Supplies Award
$150 Merchandise Award.

About the Tran Van Dinh Award: Dr. Tran Van Dinh was an admired diplomat, professor, and author, who, amongst his many roles, served in the Vietnam Embassy as well as taught at SUNY and Temple University. In addition to his work promoting peace and social justice, he was an avid supporter of the arts—often accompanying his wife and founding member of WPG Nuong Van Dinh Tran to gallery events. This award, given to a deserving printmaker of National Small Works, is given in his honor.

Important Dates-

19 April 2012: Submission deadline for discounted early bird entries -ONLINE ONLY - $20
19 May 2012: Submission deadline for all entries $30 for online and $40 for CD entries
23 June 2012: Notifications of Acceptance sent out
22-28 July 2012: Acceptance of works at gallery, shipped or hand delivered.
1 August 2012: First day of Exhibition
4 August 2012: Juror's Talk, Awards, and Opening Reception.br/> 26 August 2012: Last day of Exhibition

Eligibility-
This exhibition is open to any artist 18 years of age or older residing in the United States of America. Submitted works must be the following:

Original hand-pulled prints completed within the past two years.
Digital prints and photographs are not eligible.
Submissions must be no larger than 170 square inches (H x W).

Conditions for Accepted Works

All accepted artworks must be for sale. WPG retains a 50% commission.
Frames must be wooden or gray or black metal, no wider than 18 inches.
Accepted works must be archivally framed under plexiglas. Glass is only acceptable for work that is picked up or delivered by hand.
Mats must be white or off-white rag or acid-free mat board.
Hanging wire on the back required.
Accepted works must be shipped PREPAID via UPS or FEDEX (not USPS or other carriers) in sturdy, re-usable containers and packing materials, with repacking instructions included. Works packed in Styrofoam peanuts will be returned to the sender! Artists are responsible for all shipping costs.
Work that arrives damaged, or that does not meet the conditions for exhibition, or that differs markedly from the entry image submitted, will be disqualified.

Submission Instructions-
Online Submissions:

-1. Go to this link (http://www.smarterentry.com/imgapp/AccountServices/login.asp?siteid=5037) and sign up for an account. This part of the process is FREE. Artists who have applied to past WPG shows using Smarter Entry can use the same login information as before.
-2. Click "Register for Shows" and select "National Small Works 2011"
-3. Pay for your images, then upload them. Be sure to include the TITLE, DATE, MEDIA, and SIZE of your print in the "info" box to the left. PRINTS WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

CD Submissions:
Please call or email the gallery to recieve a CD Submission form.
Still have questions? See our FAQ from last year for clarifications or contact the gallery.

Call for Applicants - Can Serrat International Art Center, Full Stipend, Art Residency

Call for Applicants: Can Serrat International Art Center, Full Stipend, Art Residency

Apply now to win a 30 day free residency at Can Serrat International Art Center, located in the natural park of the Montserrat mountains, just 40 km away from Barcelona, Spain.

From their website: Each year, Can Serrat International Art Center offers 2 Visual Art Full Stipends which entitle the winners to a 30-day residency including free accomodation in shared room, breakfast and dinner (except Sundays), and shared access to studio space. The residency is open to visual artists in all fields, regardless of nationality or age. The AIR are responsible for all extra personal living expenses such as lunch, art supplies, travel and insurance costs, telephone charges and any other expenses occured during their stay.

Each recipient may choose a 30-day time slot within the same calendar month, dating up to 12 months from the time of original notification (assuming space is available at that time).

All chosen candidates have the opportunity to do an exhibition at the center at the end of their residency and are asked to leave one piece of work as a donation to Can Serrat’s permanent collection.

To apply  email the following by the deadline of April 30th, 2012 at canserrat@jazzivins.com *:

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

• Cover letter describing artist statement and project/work planned for the residency period.

• Link to webpage/ blog or visual documentation of recent work (10 jpg imges).

*There is no official application form. Total email size not to exceed 5MB. Please do not send applications by regular mail.

Applicants for the full stipend are automatically considered for a Support stipend.

For more info, please check the “Stipend” section of their webpage www.canserrat.org or our blog at www.canserratart.com.

Call for Proposals - Rhizome Commissions, 2012 – 2013

Rhizome Commissions, 2012 – 2013: Call for Proposals

Deadline Extended to May 1st, 2012

From their website: Founded in 2001, the goal of the Rhizome Commissions Program is to support emerging artists by providing grants for the creation of significant works of new media art. By new media art, we mean projects that creatively engage new and networked technologies and works that reflect on the broader social and political impact of these tools and media in a variety of forms. Rhizome defines emerging artist as artists who exhibit great potential yet are not fully recognized within their field. Commissioned works can take the final form of web-based works, works that engage mobile platforms, performance, video, installation or sound art. Projects can be made for the context of the gallery, the public, the web or networked devices. Rhizome Commissions awards generally range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Rhizome Commissions 2012-2013: Call for Proposals    This year, Rhizome is placing a specific focus on projects geared that address social issues and/or promote individual advancement through education or participation. Our focus is not restricted to this theme, but it is a priority.

Rhizome will award ten grants: eight grants will be determined by a jury of experts in the field, and two will be determined by Rhizome’s membership through an open vote.

Please read all about eligibility, policy and procedures before applying!

 Calendar:

Application Deadlineextended: May 1st, 2012

Approval Voting: Saturday May 05, 2012 – Friday May 25, 2012

Rank Voting: Friday June 01, 2012 – Saturday June 16, 2012

Website link for more information and to submit a proposal: http://rhizome.org/commissions

Gallery in AZ has a client looking for figurative sculpture

Here is another random request that may be of interest to a figurative sculptor. They do not mention a deadline, but do say that this is a request for an existing piece of work, and not a commission due to time constraints. The TFAA received the email on 4/20.

Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale AZ is working with a client in Scottsdale who is seeking a sculpture for his entry niche. He has expressed a specific interest in contemporary figurative sculpture, but may entertain other options. The niche measures 57? high and about 36? wide at the base. The sculpture should have a  vertical orientation.

Visit the blog for the full details on this project.

The client has budgeted up to $5,000 for the piece. Please keep in mind that this is the retail amount – after the gallery commission proceeds to the artist would be $3,000. 

Also, this must be an existing, available sculpture – our timeline does not allow for casting or creation of the piece.

If you have a piece that might be a candidate for the space please email an image directly: jason@xanadugallery.com. Please keep in mind that the client will be making a selection from the image, so background and image quality are important. Image file should be no more than 6 MB – larger files may be rejected by our email server.

Please include in the body of your email:

Title, Dimensions (h,w,d), Material, and retail price.

If you don't have an appropriate piece but know someone who might, please pass this request along.

Call for Entries - Macro/Micro: Photographic Extremes

©Felice Frankel

Macro/Micro: Photographic Extremes

CALLING FOR SUBMISSIONS

DEADLINE May 2nd 2012 Midnight EST

Juror: Felice Frankel

This exhibit is about two photographic extremes, regardless of what you call them: Micro Photography (AKA Macro Photography) and Macrophotography (AKA Wide Angle Photography) we want to see your best work using these photographic tools. ShareThis

Look it up, Macro (from Greek prefix "makros-" meaning "large"). Most sciences or areas of study use this prefix as defined. Macroeconomics, for example: "dealing with the behavior of the whole economy". Microeconomics: "study of the behavior of small economic units, such as that of individual consumers, opposite of macroeconomics". So what happened with Photography? Commonly, photographers call images of things small and extreme closeups, Macro Photography.

What then is Microphotography? Interestingly, Nikon uses the term Micro for it's close focusing lenses, but not Canon. So, even the manufacturers don't agree.

Microphotography reveals a world unseen by the naked eye. It often exposes patterns and designs that create sublime abstract images. Macrophotography gathers a view often larger and grander than can be gathered with the human eye. Both introduce distortions either through lens characteristics or stitching construction techniques that are creative tools used to produce these distinctive images.

Submission Rules

Selection Process

How to make a Submission

Deadline: May 2nd, 2012

            All selected entries are exhibited in our gallery and included in a full color exhibit catalog. Juror's Choice receives a 20x35" vinyl exhibit banner featuring their image. People's Choice gains free entry into a future exhibit. We offer free matting and framing of accepted entries for the duration of each of our exhibition, subject to standard sizes. Photographers set their own prices if they wish to sell their work and retain all rights to their photographs.

Call for Entries - ACGA National Clay and Glass Exhibition

Show Opportunity Open to All Clay & Glass Artists

ACGA National Clay and Glass Exhibition

Entry Deadline: 

October 31, 2012

This competition is open to artists residing in the United States, 18 years or older. Artwork must be composed of at least 75% clay, glass, or a combination of the two, and may be functional or sculptural. All entries must be original and executed by the artist within the past two years. Works may not have been previously shown at the City of Brea Art Gallery.

Juror

 Carol Sauvion is the Executive Director of Craft in America, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting the history, practitioners and techniques of craft in the United States and their impact on our nation's cultural heritage. The centerpiece of the Craft in America effort is its production of a nationally broadcast documentary series celebrating American craft and the artists who bring it to life. The Peabody Award winning Craft in America series airs on PBS. www.craftinamerica.org

Calendar

October 31, 2012, entries due by midnight

December 3, 2012, notification begins

January 9 -12, 2013, art due to gallery

January 26, 2013, opening reception

March 1, 2013, exhibition closes

March 2 - 9, return of artwork

Awards

First Place $500, Second Place $300, Third Place $200, People's Choice $100

Entry Fee

The non-refundable entry fee is $30 for up to three artworks. Current ACGA members and Brea residents pay $25 for three artworks. To apply click here

Exhibition Venue

Brea Art Gallery, One Civic Center Circle, Brea, California 92821, www.breagallery.com

Inquiries/Information

Email questions to acganational@gmail.com

Call for Entries - The Summer Show Project

		The Summer Show Project DEADLINE MAY 06, 2012 NYC Exhibition Opportunity For Artists The Summer Show Project offers the unique chance for artists to work directly with and exhibit at Foley Gallery in New York. The exhibition will feature one artist that works with photography and one artist that makes works on paper. This initiative will provide an opportunity for emerging or under represented artists to have their work seen, recognized and reviewed in a professional gallery setting. Upon acceptance, you will work on your own and with the guidance of gallery owner Michael Foley to create a well-curated two-person exhibition. This is the third year for The Summer Show Project. We invite you to submit your work to participate in this unique opportunity and share the experience of exposure, guidance, feedback, community, recognition and support in New York City. Foley Gallery, 548 W 28th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York, 10001, United States