Artist Opportunities

Annual Emerging Artists Search Part II

Artist Opportunities
Written by rhonda
Tuesday, 26 May 2009 11:58
21 over 31 Presented by Southwest Art PRIZES First Place Award: $2,000 Second Place Award: $1,000 Third Place Awards: $500 18 Honorable Mentions: $100 worth of North Light Books Winners will be published in the November 2009 issue of Southwest Art and on the website. All winners and finalists will receive a certificate suitable for framing. PLUS one lucky winner may be considered for the cover of Southwest Art Deadline: July 1, 2009 Artists must be at least 31 years old by November 1, 2009. The contest is open to artists in the U.S. and abroad. All works must be original. Compositions based on published material or other artists’ work are NOT considered original and are not eligible. Paintings based on another person's photograph (even if it’s copyright-free) are NOT eligible. Artists must not have been previously featured in Southwest Art. Employees or associates of F+W Media, Inc., or their immediate families may not enter. Southwest Art reserves the right to reject work deemed unsuitable for publication or that does not meet above criteria. Artistnetwork.com Add Comment (0)

Call to Women Artists........From Our Perspective: A National Women's Art Exhibition

Artist Opportunities
Written by rhonda
Monday, 25 May 2009 17:56
From Our Perspective: A National Women's Art Exhibition September 17- October 9, 2009 http://www.oaklandcc.edu/womencenter/artshow.htm This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Oakland Community College Womencenter of Farmington Hills, Michigan presents its 2009 exhibit, From Our Perspective: A National Women's Exhibition. A juried exhibit featuring two- and three-dimensional works of art. The exhibit occurs September 17 – October 9, 2009 at the Smith Theatre Gallery at Oakland Community College's Orchard Ridge campus. The gift of the artist is the way she gives us the opportunity to experience and reflect upon the world around us from a novel and unconventional perspective. Within their chosen medium, today’s women artists continue to share their unique viewpoint on the material, personal, global, political, and cultural landscapes that surround us. This exhibition commits to giving women artists a forum in which to share their singular position and outlook on the inner and outer worlds we all share. Women from around the country are invited to enter at www.oaklandcc.edu/womencenter/artshow.htm. Entry Requirements: Submit up to 3 works in jpeg format All entries must be submitted by July 31, 2009 Mail in entry fee (visit website for details) For more information please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Arlene J.Frank @ OCC WomenCenter, 248.522.3642 Add Comment (0)

Call for Artists - Quarterly Art Competition

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Written by rhonda
Friday, 22 May 2009 16:11
Quarterly Art Competition - River TownJournal Deadline August 1, 2009 Entries: You may submit only one entry. The following mediums are eligible; Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture or assemblage. Entry must depict or represent historic downtown Little Rock or Argenta. Winning artist will receive a full page feature in our September 2009 issue. Guidelines: All artwork should complement our editorial policy; To unite and lift the spirits of the historic communities of downtown Little Rock and Argenta. To provide an inspiring and positive literary and artistic journal for our readers. To submit an entry: Email a digital copy of your work to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before deadline date. Judges: Lisa Claas James, Kevin Kresse and Charlie James Add Comment (0)

Extra Call for The Space Station

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Written by rhonda
Thursday, 21 May 2009 19:03
Event: Extra Call for The Space Station "The opportunity of a lifetime!!!" What: Performance Come out and be an extra at LuLav in downtown Little Rock this Sunday night. We're recreating a Manhattan lively Night Club and there will be a live jazz band so dress as you seem fit. We are also shooting in Conway on Memorial Day and need Xtras for that day. Host: The Space Station Film Production Group Start Time: Sunday, May 24 at 7:00pm End Time: Sunday, May 24 at 10:00pm Where: LuLav To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=72642978077&mid=7fd5a6G41389b9cG30e7fdG7 Thanks, The Facebook Team Add Comment (0)

Artistic Synergies to Host Indoor Exposition

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Written by rhonda
Tuesday, 19 May 2009 20:25
Occurring on the 1st weekend in August (July 31 - August 2, 2009, in conjunction with Arkansas' new Tax-Free Holiday for back-to-school shoppers) in a newly vacated space that once served as an anchor-store within the Hot Springs Mall, Artistic Synergies will showcase a variety of artists from all corners of the Natural State in a natural shopping environment - a bustling shopping Mall. No Rain...No Scorching Sun...A Great Location...Beautiful Art >From A Plethora of Arkansan Artists...The Perfect Art Show. Plenty of advertising and marketing will assure plenty of buyers - aside from the typical mall shoppers who have come to spend money. And the good thing is we don't have to worry about the weather! Here are some general facts about participating in Artistic Synergies Indoor Art Exposition: Artistic Synergies Indoor Art Exposition Website: www.artisticsynergies.com Location: The Hot Springs Mall Dates: July 31 - August 2, 2009 Times: Setup from 8am-3:30pm (Friday, July 31) Friday - 4pm-9pm Saturday - 10am-9pm Sunday - 12pm - 6pm Tear-down Sunday after conclusion of show. For artists, this is the perfect venue: It's indoors! - Air-conditioned, no rain-outs, no inclement weather, no dirt/dust, very secure It's in a high-traffic retail environment! - High traffic even before our marketing takes effect. - People are there with money, to spend money - Easy and accessible parking. There is a large entrance both within the Mall and via the Mall parking lot - artists will be able to unload at curbside and walk mere feet to their space. Artistic Synergies Assistance - Complimentary load/unload assistance - Complimentary Drayage (storage of unused boxes/crates for duration of show) Perks - All artists accepted into show will be listed in the Artistic Synergies Show Guide - All artists accepted into show will be listed on the exhibitor page on www.ArtisticSynergies.com with a link to their personal website - Show Awards for top artists - "The Golden Easel Awards" - Award-winners receive automatic admission into the next Artistic Synergies Indoor Art Exposition. - All artists accepted into show will have the opportunity to acquire long-term display space in the Artistic Synergies Show Space - Unlimited free-admission tickets to distribute to friends and family Prices - $20 application fee. - Display Spaces will range in price from $100 to $300 depending on space requirements. ($20 app. fee will be credited towards booth fees for accepted artists) To submit an application for Artistic Synergies Indoor Art Exposition, you simply need to visit www.artisticsynergies.com and complete an artist's application. There is a $20.00 non-refundable jury fee that goes directly toward display space if selected. The registration number to use when submitting your application is 1001. If you have any questions at all or if I may be of assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully, Eric Westerman Art Consultant , Artistic Synergies Indoor Art Exposition 501.538.1711 Add Comment (0)

Google Photography Prize

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Written by rhonda
Monday, 11 May 2009 11:32
Google and the Saatchi Gallery team up for new photography competition Google has announced an open call for submissions to the Google Photography Prize, a collaboration with the Saatchi Gallery to find talented student photographers and give them unprecedented online and offline exposure. The winning submissions will be available for millions of Google users around the world to display on their personalised iGoogle homepages, and given a special exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery. The overall winner will also receive £5,000 and an invitation to spend a day with renowned photographer Martin Parr. The competition is open to students in institutions of higher education in many countries around the world. Students can enter by submitting a series of five photographs at http://www.google.com/photographyprize by May 31. The thirty-six top entries will be selected for the shortlist and made open to an online public vote on June 11. The top six vote-winners will be flown to London for the opening night of an exhibition of their work at the Saatchi Gallery, and the ultimate winner will be decided by a panel of art critics and artists, including Idris Khan, Martin Parr, Michael Hoppen, Susanna Brown, Tim Marlow and Mariella Frostrup. Add Comment (2)