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Boynes Artist Award - Monthly Art Award: Submit Your Art and Win $100 Cash Prize, a Published Interview, and More!

Join the Monthly Art Award for a chance to win $100 cash, a published interview, a winner’s certificate, and a feature in our newsletter with almost 40,000 subscribers. Open to all 2D & 3D artists, we invite you to submit your art every month to a specific competition theme. Mark your calendars for our upcoming themes: Portrait for May, Your Voice for June, Abstraction for July, Realism for August, and Nature for September 2023. Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your talent and gain recognition in the art community. Submit your art today!

Website: https://boynesartistaward.com/monthly-art-award

Prospectus: https://boynesartistaward.com/monthly-art-award

DEADLINE: August 10, 2023

Utopia Science Fiction Magazine's 4th Annual Art Competition

Calling all Artists of any medium! Utopia Science Fiction is having its 4th annual art contest. Send in your best artwork for the chance to have your creation featured as our cover-art in our August 2023 issue. 1st place wins $45, a 1 yr subscription, and has their artwork featured as the cover art for our next issue. 2nd and 3rd place receive $35 and have their artwork featured as interior art in an upcoming issue. All entries receive a complimentary copy of our August issue. THE RULES - artwork can be pre-existing, as long as you retain reproduction rights. Artwork must be your own creation (no AI art, please!). Any medium is acceptable as long as artwork loosely fits a science, science fiction, or fantasy theme. Image files submitted should be 2500 x 3000 px. TO ENTER, email up to two pieces of artwork to us under the subject "Art Contest Submission" before August 10th, 2023. Contest is open to all lifeforms regardless of species, talent, and FTL capabilities.

Website: https://www.utopiasciencefiction.com/

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DEADLINE: August 11, 2023

Black Box Gallery - Dynamic: Shadow and Light

Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a juried group photo show on shadow and light. Photography is the documentation of patterns of darkness and light. Shadows enhance the relationships of subjects in an image, they give definition and dimension, which complements the quality of the light values. Photographers have used dramatic shadows and patterns in black and white images and have also explored using ethereal and moody shadows and textures in color photography. We will be looking for a range of how shadow and light are interpreted by contemporary photographers. For more info: see links below.

Website: https://blackboxgallery.com

Prospectus: https://blackboxgallery.com/Dynamic-Shadow%20and%20Light-2023%20CFE.html

DEADLINE: August 15, 2023

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery "WET PAINT" 2023 Call for Entry - Online Art Show

THEME- "Wet Paint" This show is open to any subject matter as long as it uses any type of paint. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, LLC is not affiliated with Habitat for Humanity. ELIGIBILITY- All artists 18 and over may enter. MEDIA- artwork must contain some form and amount of PAINT JUDGING CRITERIA- Originality, interpretation, quality, demonstration of ability, and usage of medium JUROR- Janelle Cogan ENTRY FEE- $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once if you have additional works.) AWARDS- A cash prize will be given to the Best of Show winner. Additionally, the Best of Show winner will be featured. His or her artwork will be on the cover of the show and it will be largely displayed with an article about them and their work. Other winners will be featured and have similar recognition. All accepted works will be displayed with the artist name, title of work, and a link back to their website, or email address if they do not have a website. SALES- All sales are conducted solely between the artist and the buyer. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery does not handle any part of the sale or collect any commission.

Website: https://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/

Prospectus: https://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/Wet-Paint-2023/Wet-Paint-2023-Prospectus-and-Entry/n-Xj2gp6

DEADLINE: August 21, 2023

PH21 Gallery presents: 'Monochrome' – A Curated International Photography Exhibition

Monochrome photography is commonly associated with black and white images. However, throughout the history of photography, other tones such as sepia and cyan have also been utilized. Today, there exist numerous examples of monochromatic images that derive their photographic qualities from the tonal range of a single colour. While monochromacity was once a technological constraint, it has now become more of an artistic choice. Photographers may opt for working with the shades of a single colour for compositional or expressive reasons, and their decision should be interpreted accordingly. Our appreciation of contemporary monochromatic images is rooted in the understanding that the lack of colour range holds significance and meaning, instead of being a mere technological limitation. PH21 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for a group exhibition themed Monochrome. We are looking for submissions from all photographers who create black and white or other monochromatic images and would like to share their work with a wider international audience through the exposure of PH21 Gallery. We welcome submissions from all photographic genres, including abstract compositions. We are interested in all possible creative photographic interpretations of the theme.

Website: https://www.ph21gallery.com

Prospectus: https://www.ph21gallery.com/cfe-monochrome-23

DEADLINE: August 21, 2023

A Smith Gallery | imagined | Susan Burnstine, juror

im-ag-ined : thought up, visionary, poetic, fanciful, capricious, curious, dreamlike, fictional, fairy-tale, illusory, mythical, make believe ….. Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "imagined" to A Smith Gallery by August 21, 2023. Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complementary review by the gallery directors. The entry fee is $40 for the first 5 images and $5 for each additional image. Fifty five images will be selected for exhibition and shown in the online gallery from September 15 to October 26 , 2023. An exhibition catalogue with all the accepted images will be mailed to all accepted artists. Also, 27 images from the total 55 images will be selected for “The 27”, a limited edition hardbound fine art book of the exhibition. The Juror’s and Director’s award winners will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book. The Juror’s Award also includes an online solo exhibition. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes. Juror for "imagined" will be Susan Burnstine, photographer and educator.

Website: https://asmithgallery.com

Prospectus: https://asmithgallery.com/main-gallery-call-for-entry/

DEADLINE: August 30, 2023

2023 AMERICAN ART AWARDS

20 Galleries Decide 300+ Winners In 50 Categories

Website: https://www.americanartawards.com/

Prospectus: https://www.americanartawards.com/register-to-enter-3/

DEADLINE: September 15, 2023

American Color Print Society Fall Exhibition - OPEN SHOW

CALL FOR PRINTMAKERS. ACPS invites non-member printmakers to submit digital images of recent prints to be juried for inclusion in this important National Exhibition to be held in Philadelphia PA from November 5 thru November 22, 2023. All forms of print media, including original digital prints are acceptable. Photography is NOT eligible for this show. Cash awards totaling $1,700 will be presented at the opening on November 5. All details are in our prospectus available on our website. See links below.

Website: https://www.americancolorprintsociety.org/

Prospectus: https://www.americancolorprintsociety.org/calls-for-entry

DEADLINE: September 15, 2023

Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists - A Visual Feast: The Art of Food

If you're a foodie excited about showcasing the world of food through art, then this show is the perfect fit for you. All styles and mediums are welcome. Here is a taste of possible ways to explore food in art: • Table settings: Get ready to be blown away by the creativity and attention to detail that goes into how food is plated and presented. From color schemes to centerpieces to cutlery selection, every aspect of the table captured through art will showcase the beauty of the feast. • Food styling: Have you ever wondered how those beautiful food photos you see on Instagram are created? From adding garnishes to adjusting lighting, you'll see how every detail matters when it comes to making food look its best. • Food production: From small-scale gardens and family farms to large industrial operations, you'll get a glimpse through art into how food is produced around the world. • Culture and cuisine: Explore the link between food and culture as you capture how different cuisines reflect the history and traditions of the people who create them. Overall, this show promises to be a feast for the eyes and the mind, showcasing the artistry and complexity of the world of food. 20% of exhibit proceeds benefit The Food Bank of the Southern Tier, serving Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins counties.

Website: http://www.southerntierartists.com

Prospectus: https://avisualfeast.artcall.org

DEADLINE: September 18, 2023

PH21 Gallery presents: 'Shape' – A Curated International Photography Exhibition, November 16 – December 9, 2023

Shapes are one of the most important aspects of creative photographic compositions. Living beings and inanimate objects, including the built environment, come in many forms, and photographers often rely on the creative possibilities offered by their shapes. While in some cases the images of things only serve a depictive function, at the other end of the spectrum, abstract photography concentrates on shapes and forms for their own sake up to a point when we can no longer recognise the depicted objects themselves. Between being either insignificant or the only significant element, the shape of recognisable forms may also be the driving compositional component of an image. That is, the shape of living beings and objects may be of central importance to the composition of photographs, not only in abstract photography but also in virtually all other photographic genres. These images capture our attention and stand out for their creative compositional form. PH21 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for a group exhibition themed Shape. We are looking for submissions from all photographers who are interested in this subject and would like to share their work with a wider international audience through the exposure of PH21 Gallery. The theme is broadly construed; we are looking for photographs in which shape is a significant compositional element, including abstract photography. Indeed, we are interested in all possible creative photographic interpretations of the theme.

Website: https://www.ph21gallery.com

Prospectus: https://www.ph21gallery.com/cfe-shape-23

DEADLINE: October 05, 2023

Embracing Our Differences Out Door Exhibition

Embracing Our Differences is seeking submissions for an outdoor juried art exhibit featuring 50 billboard-size images created by local, national and international artists. The display reflects the artists' interpretations of the theme "enriching lives through diversity and inclusion." The exhibit will be on display from January 21 through April 14, 2024 in two locations in Sarasota and Pinellas counties in Florida. The winning artworks combine a deep understanding of both medium and message. Awards are given for "Best-in-Show Adult," "Best-in-Show Student," and "People's Choice" categories, with the last chosen by exhibit visitors to each location. Adult winners each receive $2,000; students receive $2,000 with $1,000 to be directed to the student and $1,000 to their school’s art program if they worked under the direction of an educator.

Website: https://www.embracingourdifferences.org/

Prospectus: https://www.embracingourdifferences.org/submit-art/

DEADLINE: November 11, 2023

SlowArt / The Limner Gallery - RENASCENCE II - New and Emerging Art

This exhibition is devoted to the discovery, introduction and promotion of New and Emerging Art. The exhibition will be held March 1 - 23, 2024 at the Limner Gallery and is open to all artists working in any media. Deadline for submissions is November 11, 2023. Entry information online at the Prospectus link below.

Website: http://www.slowart.com

Prospectus: http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/rena.htm