April 2009 Newsletter
Published: Mon, 04/06/09
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DEADLINE APRIL 11, 2009 Artist Open Call: False Idols Contests, Juried Art Shows - Digital Media, Mixed media, Photography, Video/Film, Art Organization False Idols: Perspectives on Latina/Hispanic/Chicana women, a juried exhibition of Photographs, Photography based Mixed Media, New Media, Film and Video inspired by misconceptions and truths of Latina identity. Submit your work by April 4th 2009. What are the archetypes regarding Latina/Hispanic/Chicana women? Is she Carmen Miranda with a basket of fruit toppling over, perhaps the hot and spicy like the actress Jennifer López is alleged to be by the accounts of mainstream media; or is she the local cleaning woman or nanny quietly facilitating the lives of the affluent. Who is she? Where has she been and where is she headed as the soon to be new female majority here in the United States of America? Artists of All ethnicities and both sexes encouraged to apply. Submit your work online or via postal mail. For detailed information and submission requirements please go to website. Blue7, PO BOX 664, New York, New York, 10026, United States Email : falseidolshow@gmail.com Website : http://www.blue7.com/falseidols Prospectus: http://www.blue7.com/falseidols | |||||
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DEADLINE APRIL 14, 2009 Free Monthly Art Contests for Cash Prizes Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - , Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography Other Compete with other artists and photographers in our free monthly art contests for cash and other great prizes. A Singular Creation provides a free online venue to showcase your art and photography. Your images will be juried by our panel, as well as rated by our visitors. Winners will be selected accordingly. We will start the cash pot at a different amount, depending on the theme. In addition to cash prizes, we will award various prizes donated by our sponsors. Also, all winners will be featured in our e-newsletters sent to over 5,500 subscribers and all over our web site. Online Event Email : singular@asingularcreation.com | |||||
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DEADLINE APRIL 17, 2009 - $2000 in Awards 2009 National Small Works Exhibition Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Ceramics, Glass, Mosaic, Illustration, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor, Art Gallery The National Small Works Exhibition, with a twenty-five year history of prestigious jurors, showcases exciting new work by artists 18 and older residing in the USA, working in all media. NSWE show will be on display from June 5 - July 24, 2009. SIZE LIMITATIONS: 2-D work must be no larger than 18 TriCounty Arts Council, 107 Union Street, Cobleskill, New York, 12043, United States Website: http://tricountyarts.org/ | |||||
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DEADLINE APRIL 19, 2009 HEROES FOR AUTISM Gallery Exhibitions, Openings - Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosaic, Illustration, Jewelry, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film Other Autism is the fastest growing serious disorder in America today. It affects more people than pediatric cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined.It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups. 1 in 150 children is diagnosed with autism. The cause is unknown, and there is no cure. Heroes For Autism is a high-profile celebration of art and music in the name of autism. Autism Speaks and NBC's HEROES have teamed up to host a silent auction, featuring mixed media artwork by its cast and crew alongside work by some of the world's most celebrated artists with autism. The evening includes a VIP cocktail hour and performance by the celebrity Band From TV, featuring Hugh Laurie, Greg Grunberg, and James Denton, among others. Wendy and Lisa will headline the event with an all-star band and surprise guests. The star studded event is designed to raise awareness about the epidemic. All money raised will go to Autism Speaks. When: Sunday, April 19th Where: The Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine Street, LA, CA 90028. Tickets: VIP $200, GA $70. For more info and to buy tickets: www.heroesforautism.comThe Heroes For Autism benefit will feature 23 artists, with over 80 works of art for silent auction. Twelve artists from the cast and crew of Heroes include eleven photographers and Tim Sale, Heroes' iconic graphic novel artist. The eleven artists with autism will complete the exhibit, showcasing a range of mixed media including colored pencil, oils, pastels, charcoal, and animation. Galleries in London, New York, Seattle, and Malaysia are donating pieces for the cause. All proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks. Heroes For Autism, 477 Vista Gloriosa Drive, Los Angeles, California, 90065, United States Website: http://www.heroesforautism.com/ | |||||
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DEADLINE APRIL 24, 2009 - $1500 in Awards Call to Artists 2 and 3 dimensional mediums Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosaic, Illustration, Jewelry, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film Art Gallery TBorn Originals announces it's GRAND OPENING OF A NEW GALLERY with juried art competitions an exhibition opportunities!!! The Art Bank is seeking orignal artwork submissions. Artists will be selected to showcase for 4 weeks of exhibition. Artists must be 18 or older. The opening event will be held at the new gallery location of TBorn Originals/Art Bank, located in historic Donaldsonville, close to New Orleans and Baton Rouge, in a 120 year old historic bank building, 3300 sq. ft. Cash prizes of $1500 and exhibition opportunities. All selected works will be on display for 4 weeks and available for purchase. Please download full prospectus online. The show will be juried for exhibition opportunities by Terry Farrell (owner, artist) and Cetin Ates M.S,. B.A. sculptor, artist and teacher. TBorn Originals Art Bank, 205 Bunn St., Donaldsonville, Louisiana, 70346, United States Website: http://www.tbornoriginals.com/ | |||||
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DEADLINE APRIL 29, 2009 - $50 in Awards House of Scratch - May 2009 Exhibition Contests, Juried Art Shows - , Ceramics, Crafts, Glass, Mosiac, Illustration, Mixed media, Watercolor, Pastel, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film, Jewelry Online Gallery House of Scratch is an online juried exhibition of surrealist and visionary artwork working inside of the genres of sci-fi, horror, psychedelic, esoteric, outsider, lowbrow and fantastic art practices. Illustrators welcome! We are now looking for artists for our upcoming May exhibition. 10 artists will be picked every month to be in the exhibition. The online community will assist as Honourary Jurors in denoting their favourite artist(s) in the show. The artist with the best feedback will be designated "Best of the Best", awarded a $50 cash prize (CDN) and a spot in the next House of Scratch physical gallery group show! $15 for 3 images, $20 for 4 images. That's great recession pricing! The order of the artists in the show is based on date of application. The sooner you apply, the closer to the top you'll be! Please read Our Mission and Terms of Service statements at www.houseofscratch.com . Deadline: April 29, 2009. Contact us: art@houseofscratch.com Email : art@houseofscratch.com Website : http://www.houseofscratch.com/ | |||||
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DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2009 Fotoblur Magazine: Call For Submissions Online Event - Calls for Submissions - Photography, Online Gallery Fotoblur Magazine is holding a Call For Submission to all photographers for our upcoming summer issue. Fotoblur Magazine is an artistic, progressive photography publication created by the community at fotoblur.com. We are looking for photographers who would like to see their work in print. Submit your photos today!Fotoblur is a photo community and magazine.Start a gallery, share your photos, and become a contributor to Fotoblur Magazine. Join our growing group of photographers who share their work and exchange ideas. You can publish your photos over the web and in print. Website: http://www.fotoblur.com/ | |||||
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DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2009 - $5000 in Awards Digital Art Competition -- Online Online Event - Calls for Submissions - , Digital Media, Video/Film Online Gallery Creative artists from every corner of the world are invited to submit their art. Use the functionality that kicklight offers to create a unique, highly compelling experience for viewers. Chances are that if you love what you create, other people will as well - including the judges! Online Event Website: http://www.kicklight.com/ | |||||
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DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2009 - $30000 in Awards ArtistGrants.org Spring/Biennial 30,000 to be awarded Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Digital Media, Illustration, Mixed media, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor, Art Organization The Spring and Biennial 2009 ArtistGrants.org Competitions are only open to United States citizens. We are currently only accepting photography, paintings, drawings, and graphic design works. Between now and April 30th 2009 25,000 usd will be awarded to talented artists across the country. We accept entries through internet uploads only. ArtistGrants.org, 6815 Trafalgar Loop Dublin, OH 43016, Columbus, Ohio, United States | |||||
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DEADLINE APRIL 01, 2009 Projekt30's JUNE 2009 Exhibition Contests, Juried Art Shows - , Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film, Jewelry Art Gallery JUNE 2009 EXHIBITION Projekt30 is taking submissions for our June 2009 publicly juried exhibition. We are an artist-run arts organization dedicated to promoting emerging artists. The exhibition will include thirty artists; invitations will be sent to over 30,000 galleries, collectors, and fellow artists. Visitors have the option of contacting any participating artist with feedback or opportunities. As of Nov. 2008 over 200,000 messages have been sent to participating artists. All artwork submitted will be presented online prior to the exhibition so visitors may help select which artists will be included in the exhibition. Unlike other juried exhibitions, all participants receive exposure. Opens: June 1, 2009. Public Jury: May 15-29, 2009. Fee: $40 for up to 10 images, though the fee is waived for Projekt30 members and artists who use Projekt30's web-hosting service. Email : admin@projekt30.com Website : http://www.projekt30.com Prospectus : http://www.projekt30.com/prospectus.html | |||||
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DEADLINE MAY 02, 2009 - $500 in Awards Alpan International 2009 Contests, Juried Art Shows - , Acrylic, Ceramics, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Illustration, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film, Metalsmithing, Jewelry Art Gallery An annual selection process that leads to a non commission group exhibition which awards $500 to the Best in Show. Additional selections for the recently developed online registry for at least two years where artists contact info and resumes are provided. Juror: Rhonda Cooper,Director of the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center at Stony Brook University. Fee:$35 for three images, and $5 for each additional image Email : info@alpangallery.org Website : http://www.alpangallery.org/ | |||||
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DEADLINE MAY 08, 2009 - $11500 in Awards 23rd Annual Pastels USA 2009 International Exhibit Contests, Juried Art Shows - , Pastel Art Gallery CALL FOR ENTRIES The Pastel Society of the West Coast "Pastels USA" The 23rd Annual International Open Exhibition. July 25 - Sept 27, 2009. at The Triton Museum, Santa Clara, California. $1500 - Best of Show. Over $11,500 on cash and merchandise awards. Jury of Selection - Waif Mullins, PSWC Distinguished Pastellist and Past President, Linda Erfle,NWS, whose luscious watercolors are featured in Margot Schulzke's Design book, and noted oil painterVicki Asp. Juror of Awards - Alan Flattmann PSA Master Pastellist and Hall of Fame Honoree, as well asauthor of several books on pastel, from New Orleans, Louisiana. Digital and Slide Entry. $40/members, $45/nonmembers up to 3 entries. CD or Slide Entry Deadline - May 8, 2009. Download a prospectus at www.pswc.ws or SASE to Gerald Boyd, 686 Cedar Flat Ave. Galt, CA 95632 Pastel Society of the West Coast, PO Box 4518, Stockton, California, 95204, United States Website: http://www.pswc.ws/ | |||||
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DEADLINE MAY 08, 2009 - $5000 in Awards Lewiston Art Festival Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosaic, Illustration, Jewelry, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor, Art Organization A juried show with awards and cash prizes totaling $5000. This prestigious two day event showcases the work of 170 exceptional artists from the USA and Canada. A much anticipated weekend event designed to attract audiences from Western New York, Southern Ontario, and national and international tourists visiting Niagara Falls, 10 minutes away. The show takes place on Center Street in the historic Village of Lewiston, NY. Exciting entertainment, and the closing of Center Street to vehicular traffic makes this year's event our most ambitious ever! Lewiston Council on the Arts, PO Box 1, Lewiston, New York, 14092, United States | |||||
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DEADLINE MAY 09, 2009 - $3750 in Awards Artists of Northwest Arkansas 15th Annual Regional Art Exhibition Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - , Ceramics, Illustration, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Poetry Art Organization Location: Arts Center of the Ozarks, Springdale Arkansas, 214 South Main. Open to artists in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee & Texas. Rules of Eligibility: Work must be original, not done under supervision and not previously shown in this exhibit. All 2 and 3 dimensional media, including photography, are eligible. You may enter 3 works of art, but there is a limit of 2 works per artist that may be selected by the juror. Diptychs and Triptychs must be in one frame. Giclee prints are not eligible. Framed works should be under Plexiglass only. Pastels under glass will be accepted with a signed waiver. Forms are available. Artists must be 17 years of age to enter. Show entry deadline is May 6th. The show will run from July 10- August 7, 2009. For more information, please visit website or download prospectus. Website : http://www.artistsnwarkansas.org/ | |||||
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DEADLINE MAY 11, 2009 - $4000 in Awards 29th Annual Spring Photography Contest Contests, Juried Art Shows - , Video/Film Art Gallery 29th Annual Spring Photography Contest. Sponsors: Photographer's Forum Magazine & Canon. 1st Place: $2,000 & Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi system. 2nd Place $1,000 & camera. Cash for 3rd thru 4th Place. Open to all amateur photographers worldwide. Winners, Honorable Mentions and Finalists all published in the book Best of Photography 2009. Enter prints, slides, or online. Early deadline April 20, 2009. Final submission deadline May 11. For more information, please visit the website or contact Julie Simpson. julie@serbin.com. For details and entry form: Email : julie@serbin.com Website : http://pfmagazine.com/AL/contest.aspx | |||||
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DEADLINE MAY 11, 2009 - $500 in Awards In the Flesh II Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosaic, Illustration, Jewelry, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film Art Gallery Show Dates: July 22 - August 30, 2009Reception: Thursday August 13, 6-8pm, Gallery Talk: 7pmDeadline for entries: May 11, 2009In The Flesh Part II is an exhibition that focuses on contemporary figurative art. This opportunity is an all media exhibition that is open to artists nationally and internationally, that work in this genre.Our juror for In The Flesh II is Andrea Pollan founder and curator of the Curator's Office in Washington DC. Pollan is a well-respected expert in the art field. She has organized over 135 exhibitions of contemporary art both regionally and nationally and has written numerous catalogs and exhibition brochures. Her business, Curator's Office was identified in December 2006's Vanity Fair as an important player in "The Art Universe." Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 North Union St., Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, United States | |||||
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DEADLINE MAY 15, 2009 - $8500 in Awards 22nd Annual Northern National Art Competition Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Digital Media, Glass, Mosaic, Mixed media, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor, Art Gallery Open to Artists 18 or older in U.S. Any 2-D wall hanging art is acceptable including but not limited to Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Fiber art, Mixed Media, Photography and Digital. Three $1,000 Awards of Excellence. Over $8,500 awarded. Enter 2 images on CD or slide. $30.00 Gala Opening Reception and Judges presentation: July 21, 2009. Exhibit runs through September 11.Nicolet College Art Gallery Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Judge/Juror acclaimed print maker Betty LaDuke. Nicolet College Art Gallery, PO Box 518, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, United States | |||||
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DEADLINE MAY 30, 2009 2009 National Juried Exhibition Contests, Juried Art Shows - , Acrylic, Ceramics, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor, Video/Film Art Gallery Sylvia White Gallery Solo Show and Group Show Opportunity July 8-August 8 - Solo Exhibition August 22-September 12 - Group Show Exhibition Entry Deadline: Received by May 30, 2009 Download full prospectus online. Solo Show and Group Show Opportunity Juried by: Sylvia White. Sylvia White is founder and director of Contemporary Artists' Services. She has been advising artists on matters related to career development since 1979. The new Ventura gallery opened in 2008 and has exhibited works by Robert Rauschenberg, The Magnolia Editions Tapestry Project, and Don Ed Hardy. To take a virtual tour of our gallery, please visit http://www.panomatics.com/nextgen/la/sylviawhitegallery/magnolia/ Eligibility: Open to all U.S./Canadian resident artists at least 18 years of age. Media: painting, mixed media, works on paper, photography, sculpture, installation art and performance. Prizes: solo exhibition and one group exhibition. Sylvia White Gallery, 1783 E. Main Street, Ventura, California, 93001, Website: http://www.sylviawhite.com/ | |||||
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DEADLINE JUNE 01, 2009 Call to Artists Calls for Submissions - Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosaic, Illustration, Jewelry, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film Other Art with Attitude is NOT your mother's art festival. Fine Artists and Fine Crafters will be accompanied by other artists. Centerville and Washington Township's Largest Art Show! Art with Attitude, 1176 Ambridge Rd., Centerville, Ohio, 45441-0794, United States Website: http://americanafestival.org/Festival_Activities/art.htm | |||||
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DEADLINE JUNE 13, 2009 - $14500 in Awards 24th Annual Conservatory Art Classic - Call for Entries Contests, Juried Art Shows - , Acrylic, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor Art Gallery Juried Art Show. Awards $14,500. Online digital entries, CDs, or slides accepted. $15 per entry. Deadline: June 13th. Realistic/Representational artwork only. Media: oil/acrylic; water media; sculpture; drawing; pastel. Show dates: September 12-27. Judge: Joshua Rose, editor of Western Art Collector Magazine. For Prospectus: e-mail; through website; or SASE to Art Classic, P. O. Box 502, Clifton, TX 76634. Bosque Conservatory Art Council, P. O. Box 502, Clifton, Texas, 76634, United States Website: http://bosqueconservatory.com/ | |||||
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DEADLINE JULY 30, 2009 American Art Awards - Big Galleries give 300 awards! Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Illustration, Mixed media, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor, Other The American Art Awards is juried by dozens of VERY prominent galleries. Hosted by award-winning fine artist, award-winning author, and actor, Thom Bierdz. UNPRECEDENTED MEDIA EXPOSURE Instant coverage of results from our online network of media outlets and industry contacts. An award of this merit can make all the difference...! Early entries get bonus categories. Website: http://www.americanartawards.com/ | |||||
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DEADLINE AUGUST 01, 2009 Best of Worldwide Artists & Artisans Art Book Competitons Contests, Juried Art Shows - , Acrylic, Ceramics, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Jewelry, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor Other Bestofartists.com and Kennedy Publishing is proud to announce the Best of Worldwide Volume I book series. 15 art book competitions each dedicated to a single medium or genre. Open to all artists. Selected artists will receive a TWO PAGE FULL COLOR LAYOUT of their work (2-4 images) and their contact information in a beautiful Best of book. Plus much more. Entry fee is $40.00 for 10 images. Kennedy Publishing, 5251-18 John Tyler Highway # 311, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States Website: http://www.bestofartists.com/ | |||||
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DEADLINE AUGUST 01, 2009 Best of America Artists & Artisans Art Book Competitons Contests, Juried Art Shows - , Acrylic, Ceramics, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Jewelry, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor Other Bestofartists.com and Kennedy Publishing is proud to announce the Best of America Volume II book series. 10 art book competitions each dedicated to a single medium or genre. Open to all artists living and working in the US. Selected artists will receive a Two Page Full Color Layout of their artwork (2-4 images) and their contact information. Plus much more.Entry fee is $40.00 for 10 images. Kennedy Publishing, 5251-18 John Tyler Highway # 311, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States Website: http://www.bestofartists.com/ | |||||
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ONGOING CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Your Stab of Art on real, usable Bags with Cash Prize! Online Event - Calls for Submissions - , Crafts, Digital Media, Illustration, Photography Other This is a perpetual online contest judged by the members. Register for free access to purchase, vote, design and forum at the site. Template of bags are ready for download where your art can be placed and you upload it for others to vote. If selected to print, cash prize is awarded. Additional cash prizes for reprints due to popular demand.This is great also for artists to sell their prints on usable items. Bulk discounts are available. It is time to break the typical and give art another outlet. Online Event Website: http://www.bagstab.net/ | |||||
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