DEADLINE APRIL 05, 2015 - $5000 in Awards

Jerry's Artarama Self-Portrait Contest

Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Digital Media, Drawing/Illustration, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Photography Other

The most obvious subject in art is looking right at you in the mirror. It's the person you know best; only you know every little detail of your face. Go surreal, abstract or fantasy, draw your reflection, paint yourself... Anything goes as long as it's creative, original, and it's you! Media of your choice. VOTING BEGINS: April 6th, 2015. Winners announced May 4th, 2015. Spread the word & share, plus get your votes in! GRAND PRIZE: $3,000 eGift Card for a shopping spree on jerrysartarama.com. 2nd Place Prize: $1,000 eGift Card for a shopping spree on jerrysartarama.com. 3rd Place Prize: $500 eGift Card for a shopping spree on jerrysartarama.com. 25 Honorable Mentions: $25 eGift Card for each honorable mention!

Online Event

Website : http://www.jerrysartarama.com

Prospectus : http://theartlist.s3.amazonaws.com/eblasts/JerrysPortrait115.html

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DEADLINE APRIL 08, 2015

Shadow and Light: 2015

Contests, Juried Art Shows - Photography Art Gallery

A juried group photo show on Shadow and Light.

Website : http://blackboxgallery.com

Prospectus : http://blackboxgallery.com/Shadow%20and%20Light-2015%20CFE.html

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DEADLINE APRIL 10, 2015 - $150 in Awards

#HTxMentalHealth Children's Art Contest

Calls for 18 and under - Acrylic, Fiber, Graphic Design, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed media, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor Art Gallery

Mental Health America of Greater Houston and Nick Finnegan Counseling Center along with its community partners are calling for entries in its first annual #HTxMentalHealth Children's Art Contest. The contest, which leads up to National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 3-9) and National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day (May 7), encourages school children in grades K-8 to share their understanding of mental health through their art, and helps parents and other adults to learn more about children's mental health facts, issues and resources.

Website : http://www.htxmentalhealth.weebly.com

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DEADLINE APRIL 12, 2015

Black & White Photography: In the Zone 2015

Contests, Juried Art Shows - Photography Photo Gallery

Black and white; the tuxedo of the photographic arts. Classic, compelling - always in style. Impeccable lineage, dating back to the earliest days of the craft. Nothing quite compares to the magic of a fine black and white photo. Inky blacks anchor a whirlwind of grays, topped with shimmering white highlights. Tradition, romance and adventure all rolled into one silvery mode of expression. This month, 1650 goes hardcore classic into the world of black and white with IN THE ZONE, an exploration of black and white photography. Louie, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship!

Website : http://1650gallery.com

Prospectus : http://1650gallery.com/zone2015_call.php

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DEADLINE APRIL 13, 2015

"Dreams" Call For Entries For A Group Exhibition

Online Event - Calls for Submissions - Acrylic, Digital Media, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed media, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor Online Gallery

Art-Competition.net announces a Call To Artists for "Dreams" an online exhibit, Dreams are a window to an alternative reality. The memory of a dream can be fleeting or can haunt us for a lifetime. Without the artist we would only see and feel our own dreams; however, the artist can bring dreams to a visual reality. Deadline For Entries: April 13, 2015. Ten artists will be selected for the group exhibit "Dreams" consisting of 1 to 4 works of art selected from each artist. The entries are to be two-dimensional artwork created in any of the following medi-ums: paint, drawing, digitally manipulated images, collage, etc.. The exhibit will be extensively marketed with numerous Press Releases, Social Media Market-ing, Event Listings & Event Calendars, and featured in our Art Market Newslet-ter with over 16,000 subscribers. Entry fee: $20 for the initial entry and $10 for each additional image.

Online Event

Website : http://www.art-competition.net/

Prospectus : http://art-competition.net/Dreams_Group_Exhibition_G25N.cfm

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DEADLINE APRIL 15, 2015

Call for Entry "Photography" Online art show

Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - Photography Online Gallery

THEME- "Photography" -the art, process, or job of taking pictures with a camera. We want to see your best photos taken with any type of camera. PAY IT FORWARD- The lens is an important part of the camera, just as the lens is an essential part of eyeglasses. Therefore, we will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to New Eyes for the Needy. New Eyes empowers children and adults in the United States and over seas with the improved vision they need to pursue a better quality of life for themselves and their communities. ELIGIBILITY- All artists 18 and over may enter. MEDIA- Photography. 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- Cash prizes will be given. 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. "First Place" and "Second Place" winners will have similar recognition. All accepted works will be displayed with the artists 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.

Online Event

Website : http://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/

Prospectus : http://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/Photography-2015/Photography-2015-Prospectus-an/n-k8CG6r

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DEADLINE APRIL 17, 2015 - $10000 in Awards

Crusade Engagement Grant

Grants & Scholarships - Photography Art Organization

The Crusade Engagement Grant awards $10,000 annually to the applicant with the most innovative idea to build audiences for photography. We are looking for projects that focus on creating demand for photography and provide a concrete plan to create one-to-one connections between the photographer, the viewer, and the audience. We are looking for the most creative and original ideas to create and foster demand for fine art photography.The goal of offering a grant of this size is to motivate a large volume of photographers to think about their work, their target audience, and how to best engage them. In the initial application, photographers/project organizers must submit a description (500 words or less) of their project idea and a $25 application fee. Five to ten finalists will be invited to submit a full application. The full application will require applicants to include a detailed project description, timeline, budget, projected audience reach and expected impact of the program. There is no additional application fee for finalist applications. A selection committee made up of three photographic industry leaders (Alison Zavos, Founder/Editor-in-Chief, Feature Shoot; Brian Sholis, Associate Curator of Photography, Cincinnati Museum of Art; and Ann Jastrab, Gallery Director, RAYKO Photo Center) will select the grant award recipient based on the proposed project's creativity, originality and probability for success as well as the applicant's credibility and references.

Website : http://www.crusadeforart.org

Prospectus : http://www.crusadeforart.org/grant-guidelines

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DEADLINE APRIL 20, 2015 - $8325 in Awards

Emotion & Energy of Color II - 1st Place $1,000 in cash

Online Event - Calls for Submissions - Acrylic, Digital Media, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed media, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor Online Gallery

Art-Competition.net is proud to announce a call to artists/photographers: "Emo-tion And Energy of Color II", with cash prizes doubled = $1,500 in cash and $6,825 in prizes – (Winners will receive extensive marketing of their work.) Deadline: April 20, 2015. Theme: "Emotion & Energy of Color II" The visual narrative of the work should present an individual interpretation of the subject, expressed in the emotion, energy and power of color. How you as a visual art-ist/photographer interpret the world, your surroundings, dreams, passion, spiritu-ality and emotions with color. The work can express any aspect from representa-tional to abstract. An online-juried international fine art competition open to all art-ists/photographers 18 years of age or older working in any 2 dimensional me-dium, drawing, painting, photography, digital art, collage, etc.

Online Event

Website : http://www.art-competition.net/

Prospectus : http://www.art-competition.net/Emotion_And_Energy_of_Color_II.cfm

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DEADLINE APRIL 20, 2015 - $8325 in Awards

"Emotion & Energy of Color II" Art Call - First Place $1,000 in cash

Online Event - Calls for Submissions - Acrylic, Digital Media, Mixed media, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor Online Gallery

Art-Competition.net is proud to announce a call to artists/photographers: "Emo-tion And Energy of Color II", with cash prizes doubled = $1,500 in cash and $6,825 in prizes – (Winners will receive extensive marketing of their work.) Deadline: April 20, 2015. Theme: "Emotion & Energy of Color II" The visual narrative of the work should present an individual interpretation of the subject, expressed in the emotion, energy and power of color. How you as a visual art-ist/photographer interpret the world, your surroundings, dreams, passion, spiritu-ality and emotions with color. The work can express any aspect from representa-tional to abstract. An online-juried international fine art competition open to all art-ists/photographers 18 years of age or older working in any 2 dimensional me-dium, drawing, painting, photography, digital art, collage, etc.

Online Event

Website : http://www.art-competition.net/

Prospectus : http://www.art-competition.net/Emotion_And_Energy_of_Color_II.cfm

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DEADLINE APRIL 24, 2015

Myths Legends & Folklore

Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Fiber, Glass, Mosaic, Graphic Design, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor, Video/Film Art Gallery

Before modern science, many unexplainable aspects of life were interpreted through cultural superstitions and oral traditions, of which some of these stories, or derivatives of them, still exist today. In this call we want to see art that depicts your interpretation of a myth, or elements of a myth, defined by either their historical or modern contexts. Calls are open to all local, domestic, national and international professional and amateur artists. All art mediums will be considered in this call for submissions, from photography, wall sculpture, fabric, mixed media, all paintings and drawings including, oil, acrylic, pastels, ink, graphite, etc. Sizes up to 12 feet are acceptable. Work must be able to be hung on a wall to be considered for the live exhibition. Freestanding 3D artworks will be displayed online only. We are now accepting video and poetry entries for online shows. Accepted entries for this online exhibition will be judged again in the coming months for a collective live exhibition at our Los Angeles gallery. The artists will be asked if they wish to submit their artwork for the collective exhibition, which is not a requirement to being a part of the online exhibition. DEADLINE FOR THIS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: April 24, 2015. Cost: $35 for 3 entries, $5 for additional entries. For more information or to Submit, see our prospectus link.

Online Event

Website : http://www.linusgallery.com

Prospectus : http://linusgallery.com/call-for-entries/myth-legends-and-folklore-deadline-april-24-2015/

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DEADLINE APRIL 26, 2015

5th Annual Landscapes online juried art competition

Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Ceramics, Digital Media, Fiber, Glass, Mosaic, Graphic Design, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor Online Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 5th Annual "Landscapes" online juried art competition for the month of April 2015. The gallery urges all 2D and 3D artists (Including Photography) to submit their best landscape art for possible inclusion into the gallery's May 2015 online group exhibition. Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery encourages entries from artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field to send the gallery their best interpretation of the theme "Landscapes". The Landscape theme will be the artist's interpretation and depiction of the natural world, outdoor scenery, geographical environments', scenic vistas and related landscape subjects for this art competition. A group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of May 2015. In addition, Special Merit and Special Recognition awards will be presented as well. The submission process and the deadline will end on April 26, 2015. Lori McNee will be the gallery's Guest Judge for this competition. Lori is a professional artist who specializes in still life, and landscape oil paintings.

Online Event

Website : http://www.lightspacetime.com

Prospectus : http://www.lightspacetime.com/newsletter/5th-annual-landscapes-online-art-competition/

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DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2015 - $750 in Awards

Art of Contemplation

Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Fiber, Glass, Mosaic, Drawing/Illustration, Jewelry, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor, Video/Film Art Gallery

Does your art have the power to capture the viewer, make them move past a glance and bring their total attention to the present moment in front of your work? ARTROM Network invites international artists to participate in "Art of Contemplation", a TOPTEN International Art Competition. This competition focuses on artworks that evoke "the immediacy of a quiet conversation", a contemplative relationship between the art and the viewer; a dialogue which manifests as the viewer considers, reflects and explores with continued attention. Contemplation is an active and participatory process, dynamic and everchanging. ARTROM Network has been sponsoring on-line International Art Competitions since 2004. We are a leader in the field and are known for our professionality, design sense and determination to bring visibility and new opportunities to the participating artists. In support of the creative process we offer a constant calendar of International Art Competitions.

Online Event

Website : http://www.artromnetwork.com

Prospectus : http://www.artromnetwork.com/international_art_competitions.htm

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DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2015

New American Paintings - 2015 Western Competition!

Online Event - Calls for Submissions - Acrylic, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed media, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor Other

New American Paintings. 2015 Western Competition. Deadline: 4.30.15 (Midnight EST) Juror: Evan Garza, Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, TX. New American Paintings is a museum-quality, soft-cover art periodical, published bimonthly by The Open Studios Press. Each 184 page volume is a regional exhibition-in-print, selling for $20 at 1,500 bookstores, museum shops and art supply stores nationwide. The books have become periodical resources for collectors and art world professionals. Competition winners retain all rights to their images and pay nothing to appear in New American Paintings. Now accepting entries from: AZ, CO, ID, KS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY. The competition's 40 winners will appear in the Oct/Nov 2015 edition of New American Paintings. All styles and media are welcome, as long as the work is singular and two-dimensional. To Enter, visit our website. For more details, visit our prospectus link. Questions? Call 617.778.5265.

Online Event

Website : http://www.studiovisitmagazine.com

Prospectus : http://www.newamericanpaintings.com/competitions

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DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2015 - $150000 in Awards

Embracing Our Differences - Public Art Call - City of Sarasota, FL

Public Art Calls - Sculpture Art Organization

Project Title: Main Street and Orange Avenue Roundabout Sculpture. City of Sarasota, FL. Budget: $150,000(US). Deadline: Proposals Received by April 30, 2015. In partnership with the City of Sarasota, FL, Embracing Our Differences is requesting proposals for an outdoor landmark sculpture for placement within a new roadway roundabout currently under construction. The public art will focus on the theme entitled "Embracing Our Differences". The commissioned sculpture will be designed for a downtown location, at the intersection of Main Street and Orange Avenue. More information regarding the Embracing Our Differences theme can be found at our website. The aim of this invitation is to identify three accomplished artists that would be a good fit for this project; these artists will be offered an opportunity (and $1,000 honorariums) to develop and present their proposals. The second stage of the selection process will be a design competition between the three finalists, with only one of the finalists being offered this commission. The commissioned work of art will become part of the City of Sarasota's permanent public art collection. Overall design criteria that will help guide the selection of artist finalist are: Responds to a theme related to "embracing our differences;" Is work that will complement its downtown (pedestrian area) location; Is designed to require minimal maintenance (does not include a water feature); Is a high quality, free-standing outdoor sculpture; Is an original design (not reproduced); Does not draw viewers to it, but is appreciated from a distance.

Website : http://www.EmbracingOurDifferences.org

Prospectus : http://embracingourdifferences.org/ArtistInvitational

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DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2015

Call to Artists for "Portrait" Themed Art Competition & Exhibition

Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Digital Media, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor Art Gallery

Contemporary Art Gallery Online announces their 3rd Annual "Figurative / Portrait" Online Art Competition for the month of April 2015. The gallery announces an international and national call for entries from artists regardless of where they reside to apply to this competition by submitting their best representational and non-representational art. Contemporary Art Gallery Online encourages entries from all 2D and 3D artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field. A group exhibition of all entrants will be held online at the Contemporary Art Gallery Online during the month of May 2015. Awards will be for top 5 places. In addition to the winning images, depending on the amount and the quality of the entries received, Honorable Recognition awards will also be presented.

Online Event

Website : http://www.ContemporaryArtGalleryOnline.com

Prospectus : http://www.contemporaryartgalleryonline.gallery/april-2015-art-competition-figurative-portrait

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DEADLINE MAY 01, 2015 - $600 in Awards

2015 Soho Photo Gallery National Competition

Contests, Juried Art Shows - Photography Art Gallery

Soho Photo Gallery of New York City is pleased to announce its 20th annual National Competition. Located in lower Manhattan, Soho Photo Gallery, New York City's longest-running photography gallery is offering U.S. residents, minimum age 18, (excluding current members of Soho Photo Gallery) the opportunity to have their photo-based works exhibited at the Gallery. There is no limitation as to subject matter or technique. Our juror, Elizabeth Avedon, will select approximately 40 winners for the exhibition in July. Deadline for submission through spg.slideroom.com is May 1, 2015. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place plus prizes from ArchivalMethods.com

Website : http://www.sohophoto.com

Prospectus : http://www.sohophoto.com/participate/competitions/national/

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DEADLINE MAY 04, 2015

Bon Appétit

Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Fiber, Glass, Mosaic, Graphic Design, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor Art Gallery

There are many layers regarding the topic of food. From its traditional purpose, that it sustains us and delights all of our senses, to the political aspect of food, such as animal cruelty, Genetically Modified Organisms and overabundance. In this call we want to see art that can depict any aspect concerning food and/or food politics! Calls are open to all local, domestic, national and international professional and amateur artists. All art mediums will be considered in this call for submissions, from photography, wall sculpture, fabric, mixed media, all paintings and drawings including, oil, acrylic, pastels, ink, graphite, etc. Sizes up to 12 feet are acceptable. Work must be able to be hung on a wall to be considered for the live exhibition. Freestanding 3D artworks will be displayed online only. We are now accepting video and poetry entries for online shows.Accepted entries for this online exhibition will be judged again in the coming months for a collective live exhibition at our Los Angeles gallery. The artists will be asked if they wish to submit their artwork for the collective exhibition, which is not a requirement to being a part of the online exhibition. DEADLINE FOR THIS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: May 4, 2015. Cost: $35 for 3 entries, $5 for additional entries. For more information or to Submit, see our prospectus link.

Online Event

Website : http://www.linusgallery.com

Prospectus : http://linusgallery.com/call-for-entries/bon-appetit-may-4-2015/

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DEADLINE MAY 13, 2015 - $1750 in Awards

Center Forward 2015 - INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC CALL FOR ENTRIES

Contests, Juried Art Shows - Digital Media, Mixed media, Photography, Video/Film Photo Gallery

Center Forward is an open themed, annual photographic call for entry at The Center for Fine Art Photography. All subject matter, capture types and photographic processes are eligible for submission. Awards and Honors are given. Juror Hamidah Glasgow is the Executive Director and Curator at The Center for Fine Art Photography. Ms. Glasgow is dedicated to the advancement of artist's careers and has created a vibrant community of artists, gallerists and curators who collaborate to promote both emerging and established artists. ABOUT C4FAP: Founded in 2004 by photographers, The Center for Fine Art Photography is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) photography organization. We provide support to photographic artists through exhibition, solo exhibition, promotion, portfolio reviews, publication, education and connection to a large community of other artists, curators, gallerists and photographic professionals. Open Tues-Sat, Free, Public Welcome. Please visit c4fap.org for more information and additional calls for entries.SUBMISSION: ENTRY FEE - MEMBERS: $24 for the three images. NON-MEMBERS: $38 for the first three images. ADDITIONAL IMAGES may be submitted for $8 each for members and $10 each for non-members. There is no limit to the number of images that may be submitted. Applicants signing up for membership at the time they submit will receive the automatic discounted entry fee. Note: Images selected by jurors for exhibition at the Center in the previous 12 months are not eligible. Images previously submitted but not yet selected for exhibition may be resubmitted.

Website : http://www.c4fap.org/

Prospectus : http://www.c4fap.org/exhibitions/center-forward-hamidah-glasgow/

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DEADLINE MAY 15, 2015 - $1000 in Awards

Writer Searches for Artists to Illustrate His Book Cover for $1,000

Online Event - Calls for Submissions - Acrylic, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor Other

This book -The Gospel According To Duchamp: 10 Shocking Strategies That Work to Becoming a Bestselling Artist- cannot have anything but an appropriate cover design and illustration. We're not talking about the most beautiful cover but about one that would best match the content, intent and personality of this iconoclastic manifesto. We invite professional and nonprofessional artists worldwide to enter our competition and win a $1,000 cash grand prize for the most appropriate book cover. All artistic mediums are welcome. For more information see our website and prospectus link.

Online Event

Website : http://www.tdhare.com/index.html

Prospectus : http://www.tdhare.com/rules.html

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DEADLINE MAY 18, 2015 - $7500 in Awards

35th Annual Spring Photography Contest

Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - Photography Other

Photographer's Forum Magazine and SIGMA present the 35th Annual Spring Photography Contest, open to all amateur photographers worldwide. Over $7,500 in cash and equipment awarded! 1st Place: $2,000 & Sigma 35mm lens & Chimera reflector. 2nd Place: $1,500 & Sigma 18-35mm lens & Manfrotto camera backpack. 3rd Place $1,000. $125 each goes to five 4th Place winner. All finalists, honorable mentions and winners will be published in the hardcover book, Best of Photography 2015. Winners will also be published in the November 2015 issue of Photographer's Forum magazine and exhibited at Brooks Institute. Enter prints/slides, or online. Early deadline is April 13, 2015. Final deadline May 18, 2015. For details and entry forms, see our link.

Online Event

Website : http://pfmagazine.com/

Prospectus : http://pfmagazine.com/photography-contest/

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DEADLINE MAY 27, 2015 - $15000 in Awards

PHOTO SAPIENS PRIZE. International Semiannual Photography Prize

Online Event - Grants & Scholarships - Photography Art Gallery

PHOTO SAPIENS PRIZE. International Semiannual Call for Photography Artists. 3 prizes $ 5,000 each, 20 runners ups images inclusion on Prizes Page. Photography Artists from anywhere in the World can apply. Students can apply. Starting Artists, Mid Career and Veterans can apply. All Styles of Photography are Welcome, Manipulated Photography can Apply. Early Submissions are Encouraged.

Online Event

Website : http://www.galleryfor.me

Prospectus : http://www.galleryfor.me/photo-sapiens-prize-submissions

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DEADLINE JUNE 01, 2015 - $5000 in Awards

6th Annual Nature & Wildlife Exhibition

Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Fiber, Glass, Mosaic, Graphic Design, Drawing/Illustration, Jewelry, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor Art Organization

$5,000 in Awards. $2,000 top prize. The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 5th ANNUAL NATURE & WILDLIFE EXHIBITION, July 25-Aug 31, 2015. This juried fine art exhibit 2D & 3D original works of art depicting the beauty and diversity of nature: plants, birds, wildlife, etc. ALL MEDIA. No giclees or enhanced giclees. Digital images due June 1. Apply online or download prospectus. 904-824-2310

Website : http://staugustineartfestival.com/NWExpoonlinesignup.html

Prospectus : http://www.staugustineartfestival.com/NWExpoonlinesignup.html

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DEADLINE JUNE 01, 2015 - $4500 in Awards

The American Juried Art Salon: Our 22nd Exhibition: The 2015 Spring/Summer Show

Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Ceramics, Digital Media, Fiber, Graphic Design, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor

Each artist accepted into our show will be awarded a FREE video featuring 10 works selected from his or her portfolio. These will be placed on our YouTube channel and on our website for 1 year minimum. All Accepted art will be placed on video and shown on our YouTube channel and on our website for 2 years. All artists, whether or not accepted into our exhibition, will be given FREE the judge's assessment of their entered work. Cash prizes will also be awarded. Visit our website for more details and Entry form. We hope to see you in our show!

Online Event

Website : http://www.artjury.com/

Prospectus : http://www.artjury.com/2015ArtContestDetails

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DEADLINE JUNE 06, 2015 - $10000 in Awards

Dave Bown Projects - 10th Semiannual Competition
Prizes $10,000

Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Fiber, Glass, Mosaic, Drawing/Illustration, Jewelry, Mixed media, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor, Video/Film Other

Jurors: Claire C. Carter, Curator of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art; Carmen Hermo, Assistant Curator for Collections, Guggenheim Museum, New York; Anna Stothart, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, San Antonio Museum of Art. In addition to the cash prizes listed above; Dave Bown Projects will be buying works of art from artists as submissions are received. Selection Process: Early entries are encouraged. Previewing will occur on a daily and weekly basis by Dave Bown Projects as submissions are received.

Online Event

Website : http://davebownprojects.com/

Prospectus : http://davebownprojects.com/submissions.html

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DEADLINE JULY 10, 2015 - $12000 in Awards

1st Annual Art of the Heartland Juried Painting Competition

Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Mixed media, Oil, Watercolor Art Gallery

National Juried Painting Competition with over $12,000 in cash awards plus Art Collector magazine will feature their chosen artist in one issue. The Art of the Heartland (AHL) juried competition and exhibition is dedicated to bring back pride in America after a long period of economic downturn and world turmoil. This competition is a project of SWA, and the exhibition will be hosted by its Mena Art Gallery in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains and National Forest, an area of 1.5 million acres providing endless plein air painting and photo opportunities.

Website : http://TheArtoftheHeartland.com

Prospectus : http://theartoftheheartland.com/upload/files/Prospectus-3.pdf

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DEADLINE OCTOBER 01, 2015 - $10000 in Awards

Art Fusion Galleries Announces our 4th Annual International Fine Arts Competition!

Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows - Acrylic, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor Art Gallery

Art Fusion Galleries proudly announces our 4th Annual International Fine Arts Competition! In keeping with Art Fusion Galleries' ongoing commitment to foster the growth of emerging artists, we proudly host an annual International Fine Arts Competition. This competition embraces and welcomes artists from around the globe who strive to become tomorrow's contemporary masters. Situated in the heart of Miami's Wynwood Art District, our 8,000 square foot Chelsea-style gallery showcases an international collection of original art from a spectacular array of talented artists. Art Fusion Galleries is known as the preeminent gallery in Miami for integrating the best of emerging to mid-career artists by featuring over 50 selected artists each quarter in a major international group show. The gallery features four dynamic exhibitions annually, each show is highlighted with a gala opening reception along with monthly "gallery night" events. We encourage you to view our opening reception videos located on our homepage at www.artfusiongalleries.com , or browse through our Google Virtual Tour and view our 2014 International Fine Arts Competition Winners. The gallery presently represents over 900 artists from around the globe; this scope of cultural artistic diversity is reflected in the galleries' vibrant, distinctive and provocative energy. Art Fusion Galleries was recently named as the "Best Gallery in Florida 2015" by the American Art Awards Association for emerging artists worldwide. Join us in this opportunity to be represented in Miami's internationally acclaimed art market by submitting your entry today.

Online Event

Website : http://www.artfusiongalleries.com

Prospectus : http://www.artfusionartists.com/IFAC/

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ONGOING

NEW YORK CITY ARTIST RESIDENCY: 2-WEEK SUMMER RESIDENCY

Residencies - Acrylic, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed media, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor Art Gallery

Dacia Gallery invites artists to participate in an exciting Artist Residency program in New York City. Dacia's Artist Residency provides an academic program to inspire, refine and redefine the creative direction of artists in a painting intensive two-week program. Art classes will alternate between figurative painting and drawing, cityscape and plein air painting, the business of art, guest speakers and lecturers. We will explore the contemporary art galleries of Chelsea and the Lower East Side and visit the great museums of New York. Additionally, an exhibition and opening reception will be held for the participating resident artists at Dacia Gallery. This is a wonderful opportunity to study and paint in NYC. For more information and to register please visit our website: www.daciagallery.com

Website : http://www.daciagallery.com/

Prospectus : http://www.daciagallery.com/artistresidency/newyork-2014-02-overview.php

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