New quarterly award for artists who want to change the world through the way they live or the work they make. Artists working with themes of environmental and social justice from anywhere in the world are eligible to enter the award.

Inequality in the art world is rife, around 85% of artists represented by US institutions are white and many classical paintings have been found to have racist undertones or themes. Not to mention the gender pay gap, of the $196.6bn spent at auctions between 2008 and 2019, work produced by women accounted for only £4bn, a measly 2% of the total sales. What's more, in music, performing and visual arts only 22% are from working class backgrounds compared with 60% from more privileged backgrounds.

The award by conceptual artist, Amy Jackson which launched in 2023 with the first winner receiving £250 in prize money to invest in their artwork. The bursary will take place every year and will be a minimum of £250 or 50% of the artist's profits that year (whichever is higher). Artists anywhere in the world, working in any medium are eligible but they must demonstrate an interest in environmental or social justice in their work or practice.

"It’s not just about giving a voice to those otherwise unheard but trying to demonstrate by example, a new way of living and thinking about money".

The award is open to any artist, working in any medium, anywhere in the world, at any age or stage in their career. The winner will be selected based on three simple criteria:

How conceptually strong the work or artist's practice is in relation to the theme "environmental and social justice"?
How technically strong the work or artist's practice is when judged as a piece of contemporary Fine Art?
To what extent will the bursary benefit the artist and their practice.

Entry requirements are intentionally simple in order to save artists time from lengthy open call applications. Simply prepare:

Your work (up to three images)
A brief description of the work (up to 200 words)
A link to complementary images or videos (if needed to explain the series of work)
A short biography (150 words)
A short explanation how this award will benefit you or your practice

The judges 2024:

Emma Cousin
Olivia Bax
Amy Jackson

Blue Space Gallery - " Expressions of Humanity ", an international competition and virtual exhibition. Artists of all ages from around the world are invited to participate, with complete freedom in choosing their medium and style. Submissions should revolve around the central theme of " Expressions of Humanity”. Entry is free; only those artists whose submissions are chosen as finalists will be required to pay a $35 participation fee. Finalists will have their artwork showcased in the online exhibition and will advance to the final jurying round in consideration for cash prizes and the opportunity to win the grand prize of $1,000. Awards will be granted to those whose work demonstrates the greatest level of creativity and artistry.

Theme:

"Expressions of Humanity" invites artists to explore the diverse facets of the human experience through their creative interpretations. This theme celebrates the essence of what it means to be human, encouraging participants to delve into the depths of emotions, relationships, struggles, triumphs, and the intricacies of our shared existence. Whether through portraiture, abstract representations, or narrative-driven works, this competition seeks to showcase the myriad ways in which artists perceive and express the essence of humanity, fostering empathy, connection, and understanding through the universal language of art.

Curious to find out how you can master writing about your art? It is an industry-standard that artists must often provide context for their work through an artist statement for art prize applications. Join us on the 9th of May 2024 for an exclusive online masterclass designed for artists, "Crafting Compelling Art Prize Applications and Artist Statements." Hosted by Karen van Hoey Smith, Art Director, this masterclass is a valuable opportunity to gain insights from renowned panellists Karen Turner, Dubel Art Prize Finalist, and Josephine Zentner, Jackson's Art Prize winner.

Karen Turner
Karen Turner is an award-winning figure and portrait artist whose oil paintings are a commentary on the weight of expectations. Focusing on the physical body and the scrutiny to which it is commonly subjected, her paintings explore what society expects of a woman, the ways in which a woman’s shape is often considered to define her, and the impact that this has on her life and sense of self.
Karen was the winner of the VAA Professional Artist Award in 2022 and is currently one of ten finalists for The Dubel Emerging Artist of the Year Prize. She was awarded the President’s Prize by the Institute of East Anglian Artists and has been a finalist in the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, the Holly Bush Emerging Woman Painter Prize and the Theo Paphitis Art Prize. She exhibits with The Other Art Fair and has recently held her first solo show in London with Red Eight Gallery.
Josephine Zentner
Josephine Zentner is the Art Prize and Gallery Coordinator at Jackson's. She produces the annual international competition that attracts thousands of entries per year, resulting in two London exhibitions of shortlisted works. Being a practicing artist herself, Josephine offers first hand insight on submitting art to competitions.
Key Learning Outcomes
1. Refine Your Art Prize Applications: Learn how to craft compelling and impactful art prize applications that catch the attention of award juries and grant committees.
2. Master the Art of Writing Artist Statements: Understand the nuances of writing artist statements that effectively communicate your artistic vision, process, and unique voice.
3. Gain Insights from Industry Experts: Benefit from the experience and expertise of our esteemed panellists as they share tips, examples, and best practices from their successful art prize journeys.
Who Is This Masterclass For:
o Artists at any level of their career
o Artists who struggle to communicate the meaning behind their artwork
o Artists looking for professional opportunities
o Artists who want to know if their prize/exhibition applications are up to scratch
Registration:
Secure your spot by registering for this enriching masterclass. Premium members can enjoy this session as part of their exclusive benefits, while non-members can register for £19.99. Standard members can gain a 10% discount.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your art career and master the art of crafting compelling art prize applications and artist statements. Register now and prepare to unlock new dimensions of artistic success!
This masterclass is brought to you by the Visual Artists Association, committed to empowering artists and fostering excellence in the visual arts.

Radiance is a new, summer exhibition hosted by ADC Fine Art featuring artwork that evokes happiness and warmth. ADC's mission is to create beautiful corporate, healthcare, and residential environments using artwork from contemporary, living artists. The selected artists will have their work shown in our 13,000 sq. ft. mega gallery located in Cincinnati, Ohio. All mediums and styles will be exhibited including painting, sculpture, photography, glass, ceramics, mixed media, installations, and conceptual works!

Oil Painters of America’s 2024 Salon Show of Traditional Representational Oils, July 25 - August 16, 2024, at James R. Ross Fine Art, Indianapolis, IN. Awards approximately $12,000 in cash & merchandise, including a $4,000 cash best-in-show award. The juror will be Robert Johnson OPAM. Artists eligible to compete are citizens - both natural born or otherwise - of the continent of North America who are 2024 OPA members. Submissions are accepted through 5/10/2024. The entry fee is $35 for one, $50 for two & $60 for three; only one may be accepted. Maximum size limitation 432 sq in. The acceptance list will be announced on 5/31/2024.

There is no specific theme for this call for entry, allowing artists the freedom to explore subject matter and ideas that are meaningful to them. Artists are invited to submit works that convey the concepts behind their creations, along with an artist statement that supports their work. All still media are welcome except AI-generated images. Please submit between 3 and 20 pieces of artwork.

AWARDS and Participation Benefits

Purchase Award of $1,000*
One artist will be awarded the Purchase Award at the conclusion of this call. Please read more about the Purchase Award on our website.

The CollexArt Grand Prize of $5,000 – will identify a single artwork as the best of the year. The Grand Prize will be awarded in March of 2025. The prize will go towards the acquisition of the artwork, including if applicable, production, framing, shipping and customs costs.

$1,770 in Artist Websites Powered by FolioLink
5 artists will be awarded one-year of FolioLink artist website service which includes the option to renew at a discounted subscription rate after the first year.

CollexArt Store and a Dedicated Artist Page
Submitting artists may be invited to be featured in our Artist Profile Pages, have their work included in the CollexArt Store and in the curated Online Exhibit Space.

Del Ray Urban Sketchers. “Working Out (St. Elmo’s)” by Cathy Messina. Usually meets second Sunday of the month outside at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray. This program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and typically meets the second Sunday of each month. Bring your supplies and join us to produce still life, figure or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time putting their skills into practice and then reconvene for a review of finished works.

Bring your supplies and join us outside at the cafe to produce still life, figure, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time putting their skills into practice and then reconvene for a review of finished works.

This program is FREE! Donations appreciated.

Established in 1988, the Arts at the Airport Foundation is an ever-growing, ever-changing showcase of Tennessee’s cultural heritage and creative talents. The terminal and surrounding facilities at Nashville International Airport were designed to incorporate rotating public art exhibitions and permanent acquisitions for the enjoyment and enrichment of its passengers, visitors, and employees.

The Flying Solo Exhibition Series is supported by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA). Each exhibit will be four months long. Artwork is expected to be framed and ready to display. Artist is responsible for delivering and picking up artwork from BNA. An honorarium is awarded to exhibiting artists ranging from $750 to $1,500. Arts related community groups as well as schools are eligible to apply in addition to individual artists.

FLYING SOLO

Part of the Arts at the Airport program, the Flying Solo Exhibition Series was developed in 1996. The 27-year-old series provides a highly visible venue for Tennessee artists, acts as an advocate for artists, and offers visitors a taste of the rich art and craft culture of our region.

EXHIBITION SPACES

There are several new exhibition spaces due to the recent BNA Vision construction/renovation projects at the Airport. There are six spaces that will accommodate two-dimensional artwork and two spaces that will exhibit three-dimensional work. Please note on your application which you will be exhibiting.

Art Cases – Artists working in three-dimensional media.

Concourse A – 3 cases, 15 ft. w x 5 ft. high x 1 ft. deep each

Located inside the International Arrivals Corridor, but visible to all of Concourse A through glass windows. Sliding glass doors make this an excellent space for smaller three-dimensional objects (only 1’ deep) as well as two-dimensional artwork.

Concourse D – 1 case, 10 ft. wide x 7 ft. high x 21 inches deep

Located on Concourse D near Gate D2. It has a sliding glass door making it an excellent space for three-dimensional objects as well as two-dimensional artwork.

Art Exhibit Walls – Artists working in two-dimensional media including photography (artwork must be framed or able to be protected by plexiglass – profile less than 4 inches including frame and molding).

A/B Waiting Area – Curved wall, 35 ft. wide x 12 ft. high, two-dimensional work only.

Concourse D – 2 Art Walls, 10 ft. wide x 7 ft. high each (1 artist)

Located on Concourse D near Gates D3 and D4. The spaces are for two-dimensional artwork only.

Level 1 Waiting Area – up to 4 spaces, 30 ft. wide x 6 ft. high each

Located on the non-secure side of the terminal on Level 1 near the International Arrivals Waiting Area. Two-dimensional artwork only.

Application Requirements
SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection criteria include the applicant’s professional qualifications, proven experience including a history and/or ability to undertake installations of a similar scope, and artistic merit as evidenced by submitted visual materials.

SELECTION COMMITTEE

The Selection Committee is comprised of members from the Arts at the Airport Board of Directors and the MNAA’s Community Affairs division.

Complete proposal submissions must include:

1. 7 Digital Images – of representative work

2. Brief Artist Statement about proposed exhibit

3. Short Bio, 1 to 2 paragraphs

4. Résumé or Curriculum Vitae, not to exceed 2 pages

5. Short Answer Questions

Please tell us about your connection to Tennessee. (i.e. "I am currently a Tennessee resident", "I lived in Tennessee for 12 years while teaching at ____ College," etc.)

Artist's Statement
Please provide a brief statement (1000-character limit).

Please include a brief one-to-two paragraph bio.

Please upload an artist resume, not to exceed two pages.

Are you applying for two dimensional or three-dimensional artwork space?

Deadline for proposals is Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 12 Midnight, Mountain Standard Time / 1:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

Artists are invited to submit original artwork for the Sculpture at the Kavanagh exhibit. The show is open to any 3-D work in any sculpture or craft medium. No paintings, photographs, or other 2-D work will be accepted.

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Spring 2024 artist grants.

We are offering grants in the amount of $3,500 (2 available) and $1,000 (4 available) to artists & photographers worldwide working in all media. In total, 6 artists will receive unrestricted cash grants totaling $11,000.

Submissions will be juried by
— Lauren Rosati, Associate Curator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
— Maya Brooks, Assistant Curator, North Carolina Museum of Art

Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of these forward thinking exhibition makers. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 115k.

This is an international open call available to artists around the world. All visual art media is eligible.

Green & Stone, the internationally renowned art shop, opened the Gallery in 2018.

Each year, we host two open calls in search of emerging talent. The first prize of our Summer Exhibition is a fully funded solo show. Previous winners include Nneka Uzoigwe, Michael Slusakowicz and Tushar Sabale. Since exhibiting with us, these artists have soared within the artistic community.

We take pride in being many artists' first rung on the ladder of success. We are a gallery orientated towards emerging artists with incredible talent and potential. The work we exhibit is unique, contemporary and affordable. Our growing community is testimony to the success of our model. Our ambition is to create a space that will become a primary resource upon which artists, collectors, researchers, curators, and the broader artistic community might draw and benefit in the future.

Since 2018, our Summer Exhibition has grown exponentially. It is now accompanied by over £20,000 worth of prizes and a notable selection panel that changes yearly, encouraging a refreshed selection. Selection is done blindly and assessed purely on the quality of the artwork. The selection culminates with the Private View, a fantastic opening night hosted by the Gallery, which spills onto the street. This is an excellent opportunity to network with artists, curators, collectors, and art lovers. All are welcome and encouraged to join.

This year, we are excited to announce the expansion of our Gallery, which will add another room to our Summer Exhibition. This room will allow another additional 40 - 50 artworks. We are also excited to announce we will be giving the fantastic Young Artist Award, a cash prize of £3,000, which was generously donated by the de Laszlo Foundation for the third year running.

The City of Rahway envisions a community in which art and design enrich all aspects of public life and where artists and creatives find opportunity to thrive. The City invites artists to submit their qualifications for the Public Art Program. The City will create a list of pre-qualified artists through this call to artists. Artists chosen for the Pre-qualified Artist List will be eligible for consideration for upcoming public art projects, murals, and sculpture installations in the City of Rahway. Pre-qualified artists will remain on the list through December 2026. Inclusion in the list does not guarantee a commission.

THEME- "WATER" covers 71% of the Earth's surface and is vital for all known forms of life. 96.5% of the Earth's crust water is found in seas and oceans. Although the sea moderates the Earth's climate and has important roles in the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, it is often viewed for its beauty, power, and life. We would like to see your interpretation of water. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to The Water Project. The Water Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization unlocking human potential by providing sustainable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer needlessly from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery LLC is not affiliated with The Water Project. JUDGING CRITERIA- Originality, interpretation, quality, demonstration of ability, and usage of medium. JUROR- Janelle Cogan.

Are you interested in being a part of the next generation of BIPOC arts journalists? Join our next BIPOC Critics Lab Cohort, in partnership with founder & cultural critic, Jose Solís! Applicants who were not accepted to any past cohorts are encouraged to apply again; previously accepted Lab participants are ineligible to re-apply. Applications are now open until Wednesday, May 15. Learn more here.

The Public Theater is hosting cultural critic Jose Solís’ BIPOC Critics Lab in the 2024-25 season. After successfully hosting the 2023-2024 cohort, The Public is honored to continue Solís’ commitment to creating an educational space for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) writers in the realm of cultural criticism.

Sessions for the Lab will span the course of The Public’s 2024-25 season. Those chosen to participate will receive offers to join the cohort in late June, with the cohort officially beginning in mid-September. This iteration of the cohort will be a hybrid model of online sessions and option in-person activities.

The program begins with ten 90-minute weekly sessions on Zoom for cohort members to define “What My Criticism Will Be”, to take place in Fall 2024. Additional learning opportunities will take place in the spring on a semi-regular basis. Participants who meet the attendance requirements will be assigned a future commissioned piece with compensation.

Following the tenets of dialogue, compassion, and nurturing one’s unique voice, future critics who participate in the cohort will contribute to the creation of a custom program that fits their specific needs and encourages them to pursue the path of criticism that best serves them. Participating in the cohort is at no cost to members. Selected members will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of arts journalism through a variety of mediums beyond the written word. BIPOC experts in the field also serve as guest speakers for the Lab. Writers who meet the attendance requirements at the culmination of the program will be assigned a future commissioned piece with compensation.
About the BIPOC Critics Lab
The BIPOC Critics Lab was founded in 2020 by Jose Solís as a first-of-its-kind program designed to train and create work by emerging BIPOC theater journalists. Solís noticed a gap in training based on his own experience as a cultural critic in the field and created an educational space for BIPOC writers who had not been welcomed into cultural criticism, whether due to systemic oppression, lack of opportunity, or because they didn’t know they were allowed to see themselves as critics. Solís solicited applicants for the first cohort through Twitter where over 100 BIPOC participants expressed interest in participating. From 2021-2023, The Kennedy Center hosted the BIPOC Critics Lab online as a part of the American College Theater Festival. In the summer of 2023, a cohort was also co-hosted by the Stratford Festival and Intermission Magazine. During its 2023-2024 season, The Public Theater hosted its first BIPOC Critics Lab cohort. Alumni of the program have gone on to write and work as editors for outlets such as The Los Angeles Times, Andscape, Elle, Glamour, American Theatre, Broadway News, 3Views, Brooklyn Rail, and Token Theatre Friends.

This grant category offers grant funding for Professional Fees and Supplies for arts projects which focus on increasing access to underserved and underrepresented people which may include ethnic groups*, people with disabilities, people aged 60 years and older, and active-duty military/veterans and their families.

TERAVARNA announces their "9th ANIMAL" International Juried Art Competition. All visual artists from around the world are invited to submit their best artworks on the theme for inclusion in the exhibition. All types of art styles may be submitted, including both 2D and 3D works, painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, graphic, mixed media, as well as experimental and installation works.

Conditions for Participation

​​The theme of this international juried art competition is ANIMAL. For this theme, feel free to represent any animal, from the teeny-tiny insects to the massive blue whales, and even fictional, mythological, or imagined creatures. Artists are free to apply their own interpretation in representing the overall theme. Representational and abstract ideas based broadly on this theme, in any media, will be considered. See below for more details on submission guidelines. Please note that you must be 18 years of age in order to participate in any of our events.

Offered since 1954, the James Laughlin Award is given to recognize and support a second book of poetry forthcoming in the next calendar year. The award was endowed in 1995 by a gift to the Academy from the Drue Heinz Trust. It is named for the poet and publisher James Laughlin (1914-1997), who founded New Directions in 1936.

The winning poet receives a prize of $5,000, an all-expenses-paid weeklong residency at The Betsy Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, and distribution of the winning book to approximately one thousand Academy of American Poets members.

Submissions for the 2024 James Laughlin Award are accepted from January 1, 2024 to May 15, 2024. The judges are Tarfia Faizullah, Keetje Kuipers, and Barbara Jane Reyes.

The Parent Grant is a four-week residency for an artist with at least one dependent child under the age of 18. Artists may choose to work in any of our studio disciplines: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, photography, or ceramics.

Possible childcare scenarios include:

Bringing a caregiver or co-parent (must be 18+) to stay at WSW for the residency period
Finding a childcare facility near WSW
Locating individuals near WSW who can provide childcare
Paying for childcare at your family’s home base
If you plan to bring your child/children and are in need of childcare, WSW recommends using Ulster County Child Care Connections or care.com to locate area providers. WSW cannot assist applicants in finding childcare options.

If your child/children are coming with you, WSW can provide a two-bedroom apartment (with one single bed, one double, and one single pull-out couch) that has a bathroom and an open kitchen/living area. The maximum occupancy is four. Please note that, for safety reasons and to maintain a focused working environment, children cannot be in the studios where artists are working, and must be supervised by an adult at all times.

The Maryland Center for the Arts invites plein air painters to apply for one of 30 spots in its 10th Annual Harford Plein Air Festival. The Harford Plein Air Festival attracts painters from across the U.S. looking for new scenes to paint in hopes of winning over $10,000 in prizes and sales commissions. Harford County offers colonial and contemporary architecture, railroad bridges and covered bridges, quiet fishing streams and boulder strewn waterfalls, bucolic farm scenes and bustling small-town streets. This year's Entry Juror is Dr. Jacalyn Beam.
We encourage juried artists to produce their best work by allowing them to work at their own pace, from July 1 to September 12, verifying their work by submitting gps- and time-stamped photos or with traditional pre-stamped canvases. On Sept. 12, juried artists are invited to join Awards Judge John Hulsey of the Artist's Road at Ladew Gardens for painting. A group dinner follows. Three days of gallery sales and exhibits begin with an opening reception and awards ceremony celebrating 'Arts Across Harford,' a popular countrywide festival of visual and performing arts, which brings visitors from around the MidAtlantic region. Online sales continue from Sept. 20 to Oct. 31. Competition rules are available at www.mdcfa.org.

Total of 5 (Five) paintings for awards judging on September 13, 2024, at the Bel Air Armory. All work must be original and painted en plein air during the Harford Plein Air Painting Festival, between July 1, 2024, and September 12, 2024, without the use of photographs.

Paintings must be hung by the artist or the artist’s representative between the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main St., Bel Air, MD 21014 A maximum of FIVE paintings from the Festival may be displayed at any one time on the gallery panel (ie, if a painting is sold, it may be replaced by one other painting). Only ONE painting of the five may be displayed on an easel, per artist, next to the provided artist’s gallery panel.

Be part of the most exciting virtual art gallery, according to the British GQ Magazine!

Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works for consideration. You are welcome to submit works in any medium. (painting, photography, printmaking, video art, installation, films, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc). The theme of the exhibition is OPEN.”

The Studios of Key West, the premier arts organization at the Southernmost Point of the United States, offers a residency program for emerging and established artists and writers from around the world. The Studios provides residencies to visual artists, writers, composers, musicians, media artists, performers, and interdisciplinary artists.

The Peyton Evans Artist Residency (PEAR) program grants nearly 40 artists each year the time and space to imagine new artistic work, engage in valuable dialogue and explore island connections. The PEAR Program is community-based and built upon the hope that visiting artists will take inspiration from Key West’s rich artistic past and present, and will engage with — and be inspired by — the remarkable people and culture that surrounds them. Key West’s official motto, “One Human Family” reflects our commitment to living together as caring, sharing neighbors dedicated to making our home as close to paradise as we can. To that end, we encourage artists of all races, nationalities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply.

Our residencies are one month; they run from the 2nd day of the month to the last day of the month. The newly renovated residency guesthouse (PEAR House) is right next door to our flagship building, in the Old Town neighborhood, just a block off of Duval Street. Even being so close to the downtown action, the PEAR House is an oasis of quiet, with a beautiful, spacious courtyard shaded by a massive banyan tree. It’s dripping with Key West history and character. Artists will have access to a shared kitchen, a covered outdoor common area, a second floor wash/work station and a shaded courtyard. All living spaces include a private bedroom and bathroom; some include a detached workspace, some are combined. One residency is ADA accessible on the ground floor, and three are second floor spaces (one is a loft). All spaces have A/C. The kitchen is well equipped, linens are provided and there are laundry facilities on site. Most cell phones work fine and there is Wifi access. There are no televisions.

The Studios of Key West was founded in 2006 with the initial inspiration of simply providing space for artists to live and work, thereby drawing creative people to our island and enriching the lives of all who live here. In those earliest days, our founder Peyton Evans gathered fourteen of Key West’s most successful artists and writers and arranged for them to participate in artist residency programs throughout the country, then return to help us craft our own program combining the best of what they’d seen and learned. Hundreds of writers and artists have since come to Key West through the PEAR Program, many returning and several relocating permanently. Each has benefited from the island’s unique character, and left something of themselves behind. The PEAR Program celebrates the spirit of exploration with which it was founded, the artists it was established to serve, and the vision, wisdom and generosity of the woman for whom it’s named.

The Studios of Key West’s mission is to support artists, inspire creativity and build community.

Through generous sponsors we are able to provide the following extras to use during your residency: BEST OF KEY WEST RENTALS. Generously provided your linens, bedding and towels. FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR STATE PARK. We want you to visit the state park and beach as much as you’d like! Our pass unfortunately needs to be tied to a staff member, so you can coordinate a day to go together, or we’ve got a gift card you can use to visit on your own time. The card is in the PEAR House, be sure to bring it so you don’t have to pay the entry fee. KEY WEST YOGA SANCTUARY. Free yoga classes all month! Register for your first class online with code ‘PEAR’ then connect with staff to get set up with a full month at your first visit. YOGA ON THE BEACH. Meet at Ft. Zach Beach by 8:15am to flow with Nancy and Don. PEARs get your first class free! KEY WEST PUBLIC LIBRARY. We’ve partnered with the library to offer you a library card to use during your stay. Key West Library has an extensive catalog of books and other media, plus e-books and audiobooks available for download and even some special events! Their calendar has more about what’s going on. LAZY DOG ADVENTURES. Lazy Dog does it all – kayak and paddle board tours, rentals, lessons and classes, paddle yoga and fun boat adventures! They’ve offered a paddle pass for PEARs – simply inquire with staff about an available day and they’ll hook you up with a free rental. WE*CYCLE. The fun way to get around town! Public transportation with 2 wheels. They provided your conch cruiser or tricycle.

For nearly 80 years, Sawtooth has been a creative hub for the region—an energetic craft school environment in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Our year-long Artist-in-Residence programs encourage the development of new skills, connections, and bodies of work while assisting with studio operations.

Ceramic Residents, 2 in wood firing and 1 in electric/gas firing, are given 24/7 access to studio space, materials at cost, free firings, and the opportunity to teach, inspire, and energize our community.

Our Gondring Resident in Woodworking will receive round-the-clock access to Wood and Lathe studios, a semi-private studio space, and a $3,000 stipend in exchange for working several hours per week.

Residents are chosen by the Studio Directors, along with a rotating jury. Applicants are evaluated based on the quality of their work, their dedication to their craft, and their willingness to bring fresh perspectives to the creative community at Sawtooth.

The Art-in-Education (AIE) Workspace Residency is for artists interested in working with local school students while creating their own work in WSW’s supportive and immersive environment. This is an opportunity for artists with a range of teaching experience, from seasoned teachers and professors, to those with minimal experience and an interest in gaining skills and knowledge.

The Art-in-Education program is a model for arts education and operates in conjunction with the Kingston City School District. AIE provides a high quality arts experience by bringing students to WSW’s professional artists’ workspace and giving them concentrated time to learn. Our staff and AIE program manager work with the school’s teachers and the resident artists to develop and execute a curriculum related to the students’ in-school work.

Resident artists must be able to teach intaglio, silkscreen, or hand papermaking, and are welcome to complete their personal work in any of WSW’s studios: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, darkroom photography, or ceramics. All artists receive a thorough studio orientation and are expected to work independently, though studio staff is available to provide assistance. Deep technical assistance can be arranged for an additional fee. Artists must provide their own materials, some of which can be purchased from WSW.

Spring residency 2025: During a five-week residency, artists teach fourth and/or eighth graders in WSW’s studios two days/week for three weeks and visit the students twice in school. In exchange for teaching, residents receive 24/7 studio access during non-AIE sessions and on-campus housing.

Fall residency 2024: During a four-week residency, artists teach high school students in WSW’s studios one day/week and visit the students in school at least once.

As of 2019, all workspace residencies are fully subsidized! This means that while artists are still responsible for their own travel, materials, meals, and other personal incidentals while in residence, WSW provides housing and studio space at no cost.

Abandoned is an exhibition exploring abandoned and rediscovered objects, spaces, and structures. A popular genre in the photographic world is the trend of urban exploration ("urbex”), the exploration of abandoned or forgotten places to document the narrative of those who lived or worked there. Through the captured image, we can glimpse the ephemeral nature and memory of ourselves and our surroundings and preserve them before being lost to time and place. What do these structures and objects convey about society as we leave them to decay? What is the essence of time and place, and what-or whom-are we abandoning?

Abandoned is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.

Parklane Gallery will host the 32nd Annual International Miniature Show in the month of July 2024. Parklane Gallery has been at the heart of the Kirkland area fine art community since 1991. The gallery is located across Lake Washington from Seattle, in beautiful downtown Kirkland. July is an optimal month for an exhibition in Kirkland as tourists and local visiting shops and restaurants bring foot traffic and art lovers to the gallery.

Open to both 2D & 3D art. Miniature art is fine art on a small scale with minute attention to detail which can be enlarged or withstand close inspection without revealing faults. Non-representation work such as abstracts must meet the spirit of a miniature if all other factors in the definition of a miniature is met. No photography or digital art will be considered.

Laramie Public Art Coalition and the City of Laramie run an exciting temporary art program on the Snowy Range viaduct, one of the community’s key gateways. Artists are invited to submit existing works of art for consideration to be installed on the east and west entrances.

The sculpture pads are a gateway to the city, welcoming visitors and residents to Downtown as well as a gateway to all points west.

Two existing artworks will be selected for this rotation, to be temporarily installed from August 2024 to summer 2027. The artwork will be on loan to the City of Laramie for the duration. The ideal artwork will be eye-catching from a distance and speak to the community as a welcoming and creative place. The work must have the ability to withstand the harsh weather of southeast Wyoming, including high winds.

Budget
The budget for each sculpture pad is $15,000. This budget is inclusive of artist fee, installation and deinstallation, artwork transportation, artist travel, and object insurance during travel.

Artist(s) will provide a maintenance manual for their work detailing how to care for the artwork throughout the display period. Only existing artwork will be considered for this opportunity.

The City of Laramie will provide general liability insurance for the artwork for the length of display and work with LPAC on maintenance.

Sculpture Pads
There is a sculpture pad on the west side of the bridge and a sculpture pad on the east side of the bridge. The west side sculpture pad is 10 feet in diameter. The east side sculpture pad is 6 feet in diameter.

To download the sculpture pad plans, visit laramiepublicart.org/snowy-range.

Selection Process
A selection committee including representatives from the City and community members will determine a short list of finalists. Each finalist will be paid $250 to participate in a virtual presentation on their artwork to a larger community gathering. Participating community members will provide feedback on the artwork to the selection committee who will make the final decision on the artwork. The committee will choose two artists and two artworks for this sculpture rotation. Each artist and artwork will be assigned a sculpture pad.

Timeline
Submission deadline: May 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM MT
Selection panel: Finalists selected by May 30
Community event (finalist presentations): Tuesday, June 11 at 6 PM MT
Artists notified: By June 28, 2024
Artworks to be installed by end of August 2024

This timeline is subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. LPAC will work with artists to determine an installation time.

City of Laramie
Laramie, the Gem City of the Plains, is a city of 30,000 sitting at 7,200 feet in the high plains of Wyoming. Surrounded by abundant nature, the city is home to the only four year university in the state, the University of Wyoming. https://www.cityoflaramie.org/

Laramie Public Art Coalition
Mission: Enhance and contribute to the unique cultural vibrancy of Laramie and Albany County by creating opportunities for artists and fostering community engagement through public art, exhibitions, special events, and education programs.

At LPAC:
● We believe art is for everyone.
● We strive to create an inclusive and transparent process for creating in the community.
● We meet people where they are.
● We value artists and their contributions to our community and space.
● We enhance public space and create opportunities for challenging conversations.

Beverly is a watercolorist and acrylic painter who teaches and shows in her studio gallery,
“Me-Art Studio”in Easton, PA, which was honored by National Geographic GeoTourism as a place to
visit along the Delaware River. She has been juried into the Allentown Art Museum, The Banana Factory, The Luckenbach Mill and Steel Stacks ArtsQuest Center.

The Loft Artist Association is pleased to announce a call for entries for Summer
Abstracts, our Spring/Summer Juried Exhibition. Our juror is Elizabeth Tardif, the founder of
Cherry Street Art and Exhibition Manager at the Kershner Gallery in Fairfield, CT. All entries will
be submitted and reviewed via EntryThingy. The Show dates are Saturday, June 1 – Sunday,
June 30, 2024. Deadlines include May 17, for entries, May 24, for artist notifications, and May
28-, for artwork delivery. An Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on
Saturday, June 1, from 4-6 PM. The juror will speak about the exhibit on Sunday, June 16, from
2-3:30 PM at the gallery. The theme Summer Abstracts is interpretational, and all artists are
invited to submit.
Summer Abstracts is an interpretational theme inviting artists to think about summer in an
abstract context focusing on color, shape, design, texture, and movement within the context of
what it means to consider the approaching summer. What are those feelings and senses that
are evoked with the approach of summer? What are we, as artists, anticipating. How do we
express that?
Juror
Elizabeth Tardif is the founder of Cherry Street Art, an art advisory and consulting service that
provides promotional services for artists as well as providing a resource for consumers who
want to purchase and invest in visual art. Liz works with clients all over Connecticut and with
artists all over the globe. As the Exhibition Manager and Curatorial Committee Manager for the
Kershner Gallery in Fairfield, Liz is responsible for organizing and executing a continuous
calendar of exhibitions featuring a variety of art styles, techniques, and mediums. A dedicated
advocate for visual arts and artists, Liz has delivered talks on multiple topics to encourage the
appreciation of art including “The Art of Buying Art, “The Importance of Art in Our Society”,
“Incorporating Art into a Décor”. An artist herself, Liz works in both oil and acrylic but does not
promote or market her own work.
The Loft Artists Association
Founded in 1978, The Loft Artists Association is a 501 (c) 3 non- profit organization of
professional working artists dedicated to building connections within the visual arts community
and offering many artistic and educational opportunities to the public free of charge. As an
established cultural institution, their grassroots events attract thousands of visitors throughout
the Tri-state area and have been recognized by funding agencies including the Connecticut
Commission on the Arts, corporate and private sponsors, the City of Stamford and by visitors
who return year after year. For more information, please visit loftartists.org.

The McKnight Artist Fellowship for Ceramic Artists supports outstanding Minnesota ceramic artists who identify with any methodology—whether it be functional, sculptural, or relational—all techniques are welcome. The intent of this program is to recognize and support mid-career artists living and working in Minnesota who demonstrate a sustained level of accomplishment, commitment, and artistic excellence.

Fellowship support may be pursued for, but not limited to: experimenting with new techniques and materials; purchasing materials and equipment; collaborating with other artists; or pursuing education, exhibition, or travel opportunities. The 2024 Fellowship recipients will deliver a workshop and at the culmination of the grant period, will be featured in a catalogue and group exhibition at Northern Clay Center that will also travel to 3 – 5 sites around the state of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. This program is made possible by the generous support of the McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

MISSION

The mission of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is to nurture, promote, and support a healthy, diverse, and inclusive cultural sector. We serve as cultural architects, championing and growing cultural organizations and creative professionals so that arts and culture are a part of everyday life, for everyone.

The Cultural Council’s headquarters (601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach) features three galleries. The spaces are used for visual arts exhibitions as well as performances (music, dance, etc.) throughout the year. The solo gallery is approximately 390 square feet and includes moveable wall in the space. The Council also offers other programs and services designed to support creative professionals in Palm Beach County and has a dedicated Artist Resource Team (ART) to support the sector.

VISION

We envision Palm Beach County as a thriving, vibrant, financially stable, and inclusive arts and cultural community that contributes to an exceptional quality of life.

STATEMENT OF CULTURAL EQUITY

We believe that everyone has cultural traditions that are inherently valuable. We seek to honor and value creative expression of all people through the work of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Creating an art-filled community means seeing, celebrating, and serving all. Cultural equity is essential to a sustainable arts and cultural sector and a vibrant and thriving community.

Exhibitions

Exhibitions allow visual artists to display and sell their work in a professionally curated and well-promoted show. The Council is available to assist in the selection of the artwork to be displayed, install/de-install the show, handle logistics and sales, and answer all questions along the way. The Council retains 25% of all art sales. These funds are used to support the artist services staff and maintain the building.

Overview

The purpose of the Solo Gallery is to provide Palm Beach County-based emerging or professional visual artists with an opportunity for a solo exhibition (typically a full series of their work or a sampling of work representative of their career evolution). The Council uses a non-paid, competitive selection process for this gallery in an effort to provide opportunities for artists of any means.

Interested artists will submit an application and sample work to be considered by a vetting committee of visual arts professionals. The 2024-2025 schedule will include six solo shows that run for six weeks each.

Application Requirements

Artists are invited to submit an exhibition proposal, brief bio and up to seven images of individual artworks to be considered for inclusion in the 2024/2025 Cultural Council Solo Gallery exhibition schedule. Artwork may be any medium including but not limited to: photography, video, work on paper, sculptural installations, crafts, and textiles. Files must be jpg, not larger than 5 MB per file. Please include all artwork information (Title, Date, Dimensions, Medium, Edition, Run length, Insurance Value). The artist must be the sole author and owner of the title and copyright of all artwork entered.

Calling Vendors for Artisans Market at the Danbury Juneteenth Celebration 2024.

The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut and the Danbury Juneteenth Coalition invite creative vendors in CT and NY to participate. Our goal is to produce an artisanal experience for the community, provide exhibitors the opportunity to show their work to its best advantage; support the purchase of original fine art and hand-made goods; and fosters art and cultural appreciation. The theme for 2024 Juneteenth is Emancipation Jubilation.

Artists and Artisans will support the event through their creativity to celebrate freedom and bring people together. The Artisans Market will display beauty, distinctness, and discovery of one-self through art. Our Danbury Juneteenth Emancipation Jubilation event will be on June 15th from 12pm to 5pm. It will take place at Western Connecticut State University, midtown campus at 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810 on the Higgins Hall Lawn. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors. Online applications only. Deadline to apply is May 17, 2024.

ABOUT JUNETEENTH
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. This was two and a half years after President Lincoln?s Emancipation Proclamation ? which had become official January 1, 1863.

Today, it is a holiday that highlights the extraordinary contributions made by African Americans to the community, and also celebrates unity and hope for communities across the nation.

Voss Gallery, in partnership with the Ferry Building, is thrilled to announce "Urban Tides: A San Francisco Story," an unprecedented open call seeking to illuminate the vibrant soul of the Bay Area through the lenses of its most creative artists.

This juried group exhibition aims to capture the unique narrative of San Francisco—a city where the pulse of urban energy harmoniously blends with the allure of natural beauty. By featuring 70 of the Bay Area’s most compelling artistic talents, this event not only offers a prestigious platform at Voss Gallery but also provides 20 of the showcased artists an extraordinary opportunity to magnify their work at the iconic Ferry Building.

"Urban Tides: A San Francisco Story" embodies a celebration of the region's enchanting essence and the Ferry Building's enduring legacy as a landmark of innovation, elegance, and a gateway to the heart of San Francisco. Join us in showcasing the dynamic and diverse stories that make the Bay Area an epicenter of artistic excellence.

***IMPORTANT DATES***

The deadline for submissions is SUNDAY, MAY 19TH (11:59PM PST).
Artists must be 18 years or older by the submission deadline and based in the Bay Area to apply.

Artists will be notified via email about their submission by May 25th. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission. Artists are responsible for delivering selected work for exhibition to Voss Gallery. Specific logistics regarding artwork delivery will be provided upon acceptance.

An Award Ceremony for the selected artists will be held during the Ferry Building Day Anniversary Celebration on Friday, July 12th from 5PM - 7:30PM, followed by an Opening Reception at Voss Gallery on Saturday, July 13th from 5-9PM. The exhibition will be on view through August 17th.

***ARTWORK INFORMATION***

All artwork must be the EXACT dimensions 20 inches tall x 16 inches wide and may not exceed more than 3 inches from the wall. This strict sizing includes any necessary framing for works on paper.

All artistic styles of 2D mediums accepted include: paintings, drawings, photography, and collages. Mixed media submissions are also welcome if they adhere to the size and protrusion restrictions. If the work incorporates textured elements, it may not exceed more than 3 inches from the wall. Artwork must be professionally presented and ready to hang securely on a wall with hanging wire. Ensure your artwork is equipped with hanging hardware; works lacking this may not be accepted at the time of exhibition setup.

Jerry McLaughlin and Rebecca Crowell, co-founders of Cold Wax Academy, announce Cold Wax International: A Juried Exhibition, the first international online exhibition dedicated to showcasing the breadth of ways artists work with cold wax medium. They invite you to submit 2D or 3D work in any stylistic approach from pure abstraction to realism that involves the use of cold wax.

Selected artworks will be showcased for two months on the Cold Wax Academy website. Cold Wax Academy and its marketing team will promote the exhibition to an international audience of over 15,000 subscribers through email, Instagram and Facebook.

Prizes totaling more than $750 will be awarded. 1st Place - $400, 2nd Place - $250, 3rd Place - $100, 3 Honorable Mentions - membership or gift certificates.

Juror: Dan Addington, artist and owner of Addington Gallery, Chicago, Illinois. https://www.danaddington.com/art/webbio.html

In addition to jurying the show, on July 10, at 11am ET (NYC), Dan will join us for a LIVE Session in our Cold Wax Academy Community Group. The session is FREE, and everyone is invited. During the session Dan will discuss the jurying process and discuss select works. This is a rare and valuable opportunity for entrants in a juried show to better understand the jury process as well as the thoughts and approaches of the juror.

Conversations with Artists invites all artists to submit artwork for possible inclusion in our online group exhibition PHOTOgraphic. We are looking for digital, analogue, and alternative processes, or 2D and 3D artwork that somehow incorporates photography. All artists are encouraged to apply regardless of where they reside. Artwork doesn't have to be for sale.

Artwork will be kept on file and artists who apply will also be considered for future shows and/or to have their interview featured on Conversations with Artists.

The Fellowship is awarded to five artists working in traditional and experimental photography or any form in which photographic techniques are pivotal. The support for this funding is provided by The Joy of Giving Something (JGS).