Art Calls & Workshops
The 3rd Annual National Juried Exhibition "Of Memory, Bone and Myth"
The University of North Dakota's Department of Art & Design seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition at The Gallery at the Rourke Art Museum, Moorhead, MN, April 13 - May 11, 2012. Best, First, Second & Third Monetary awards. Juror: Stephen Perloff. Open to national artists of all levels (professional, emerging and students 18 years and over). All photographic media accepted, including but not limited to historical process, traditional silver printing chromogenic printing and digital processes. All work must be for sale. All photographs must be framed no larger than 28" x 32". $20 entry fee. Deadline: February 17, 2012. Visit website for prospectus. Questions? Please contact Suzanne Gonsalez-Smith at UNDPhoto@gmail.com.
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Call to Fiber and Jewelry Artists
Larson Gallery is soliciting entries for Adorn the Form: New Directions in Fiber and Jewelry, a biennial national juried exhibition that runs April 13 through May 12, 2012. Approximately $3,000 in prize money will be awarded. Eligible work includes hats, showes, bags, jewelry, scarves, hair adornments, belts, etc in media such as metal, fiber, paper, plastic and other materials. Adorn the Form offers a broad platform for fiber and jewelry artists beyond garment or wearable art. This year's juror is Seattle metalsmith and stylist, Jana Brevick. She has work in the collection of Tacoma Art Museum and exhibits work at SOIL Gallery and Facere Jewelry Art Gallery both in Seattle. Learn more about the juror at http://janabrevick.com.
Only original artwork not previously shown in a juried exhibition at the Larson Gallery and completed during the preceding two calendar years will be considered. Entries on CD must be received by 5 pm February 25, 2012 at Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA. For information visit http://www.larsongallery.com or call (509) 574-4875. Prospectus will be available January 2012. The Larson Gallery is located on the campus of Yakima Valley Community College and is the oldest and largest gallery of its type in Central Washington.
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The 2012 Artist-Wilderness Connection Program
An artist in residence project that connects artists and local communities with public lands of the Flathead National Forest. Professional working artists of various disciplines, media and styles spend up to two weeks in a remote forest cabin in the Flathead NF to focus on their respective art. After completing the residency, artists select a format to share their talents and residency experience with the community, and donate a representative piece of their art to the Artist-Wilderness-Connection Program. Applications are available at www.hockadaymuseum.org (click on outreach programs) or by calling the Hockaday at 406-755-5268. Application deadline Feb 28, 2012.
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Show your art in Montana Natural History Center's Gallery
The Montana Natural History Center is currently accepting submissions of artwork for the categories below. Submit 8 bit JPEGs, 72 ppi, largest dimension 1280 pixels (width or height) and titled with your last name, first initial, filename, and category: Doe_J_filename_category.jpeg. You may submit work for all categories. Please no more than 3 works per category except for Solo Show. Chosen work must be matted and remain in the gallery for the duration of the show. Send submissions to: cmorris@montananaturalist.org.
Group Show: "Welcome the Osprey"
We will celebrate the return of the osprey with a group show of osprey inspired or themed art. All mediums and all ages of artist welcome.
Show Date: April, First Friday Opening April 6th, 4:30-6:30
Deadline for Submissions: March 1st at 5pm
Notification: March 8th
framed size limit- 20×24 inches
2012 Solo Show
Present nature themed art and installations in our Gallery during the 2012 year. Show Date: 2012
Deadline for Submissions: March 1st
Notification: March 22nd
Group Photography Show: "Nature Photography"
This show reflects our beautiful Montana environment through the lens of a camera.
Show Date: May, First Friday Opening May 4th, 4:30-6:30
Deadline for Submissions: April 2nd at 5pm
Notification: April 9th
framed size limit- 20x 24 inches
Visit http://www.montananaturalist.org/call-for-art/ for details.
*Artists are responsible for all equipment necessary presentation of his or her work including mat and frame.
*Art work must be delivered and ready to hang 3 days prior to exhibition date.
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Watercolor U.S.A. 2012
Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, MO announces a call to artists for Watercolor U.S.A. 2012, June 9 - August 5, 2012. $40,000 in cash, merchandise, patron and Museum purchase awards. Juror: Miranda Lash, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Open to any artist, 18 years or older, living in the U.S. or its possessions. Original work, created since 1/1/11, must be executed using water-soluble paint on paper or a paper derivative. No prints, photographs, photo-collage or reproductions. $15/up to two entries. Deadline: March 27, 2012. Download prospectus (PDF format), or send a SASE to: Watercolor U.S.A. 2012, 1111 E. Brookside Dr., Springfield, MO 65807. Questions? Contact Sarah Buhr, Curator of Exhibitions at WatercolorUSA@springfieldmo.gov or call 417-837-5700.
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Folklife Festival, Butte
Traditional artists from Montana are invited to sell their works in the Festival Market of the Montana Folk Festival, Butte, July 13 - 15, 2012. Up to 25 artists will be selected to represent the best of Montana artistic traditions. This is a juried exhibition. Guidelines and application forms available online at www.montanafolkfestival.com/folkFestival-forms-MontanaArts.php, or call Mainstreet Uptown Butte at 406-497-6464. Deadline for submission: March 31, 2012.
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Call for Entries: Montana Watercolor Society 2012 Watermedia Show
Entries due May 1, 2012. Over $4,000 in awards - First Place $1,000 Cash Award. Juror: Carla O'Connor. Show dates October 2 - 31, 2012, Bigfork, MT. Go to www.montanawatercolorsociety.org for 2012 Watermedia Prospectus PDF or contact Michele Beck at mtws2012media@gmail.com.
Carla O'Connor will also be teaching a four-day watercolor class in conjunction with the exhibit, held at the FVCC. Cost is $500 to non-members, $425 to members. Registration will open in the spring.
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Artists Invited to Apply - Madison Valley Arts Festival
The Ennis Arts Association will hold its 17th Annual Madison Valley Arts Festival Saturday, August 11, 2012. Artists working in all media are invited to submit entries for this juried show. The festival will take place in Peter T.'s Park, in attractive Ennis, Montana on the historic trail between Yellowstone National Park and Virginia City. In addition to the artist booths, there will be live entertainment, delicious food, an art raffle, “Meet the Author” book signing, and children’s face painting. For additional information and an application please contact Jury Committee Chairman Margie Reck at (406) 682-441, email redmtnranch@yahoo.com, or go to www.ennisartsassociation.org. Deadline for applications is April 20, 2012.
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4th Annual Juried Art Show in Hot Springs - May 15 through June 15
If you are a painter, clay sculpture, wood carver, work in metal or fused glass or any of the many original hand crafted forms of art, go to www.hotspringsartist.org, email marla@western-art.com or call (406) 741-2059 for an entry form and information. The reception is set for May 19th, 6 to 8 p.m. at the On the Wall Gallery, corner of Main & Wall Street in Hot Springs, MT.
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112th Anniversary International Exhibition of Works on Paper
The Philadelphia Water Color Society announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 5 - November 17, 2012, at the Wayne Art Center in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Over $5,000 in awards. Juror: Frank Webb AWS, ( DF ), NWS. Eligible media include: pastels, water media, drawings, hand pulled prints, all work original and on or of paper. Collage elements must be of paper, any image or color on collage papers must be the work of the artist. No work previously exhibited at Wayne Art Center or in any PWCS exhibition will be accepted. No oils, photographic, digital, electronic process computer art will be accepted. No work older than 3 years and must not have been done under teacher supervision. PWCS Members $15. Non members $45. Deadline: June 8, 2012. Visit website for prospectus (available March 2012). Questions? Contact Terry Boyle at teyboyle@comcast.net or (484) 681-4467.
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Alpine Artisans Exhibit at Bigfork Museum of Art & History
August, 2013
Members of Alpine Artisans are invited to exhibit their work at the Bigfork Museum of Art and History during the month of August, 2013. Open to all member artists of Alpine Artisans, the gallery can exhibit flat art (paintings, quilts, etc.) as well as pottery, metal work, wood work, baskets, sculpture, and jewelry. This is an opportunity for our member artists to show their work to a new audience, as well as to advertise our Tour of the Arts. There will be a small entry fee of $10 per artist, and any sales will be a 40% commission to the gallery. Artists will be responsible for delivery and pick-up of their own artwork.
Bigfork Village attracts many tourists during the summer months. Our exhibit is timed to take full advantage of the summer traffic. Start planning now for your special piece of artwork for this exhibit. Would you like to be on the committee to plan for this exhibit? Contact Merrily Dunham at 754-3376 or merrilyrider@gmail.com.
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Mission Mountains Mercantile Retail Sales Opportunity For AAI Artisans
This offer is extended to all AAI artisans and other artists/artisans accepted by Mission Mountains Mercantile (MMM). Ms. Grace Siloti, owner of Grace's Greenhouses in Condon and Seeley Lake, is the MMM representative and contact person for this project (e-mail: gracesplace@blackfoot.net) or call 754-2881. All items accepted for sale by MMM will be placed on display at a time, place (shelf/wall), and duration to be determined by Ms. Siloti. MMM will deduct 30% sales commission of each item's retail price, as declared by the artisan at time of submission of the item to MMM for sale. The artisan will 'log in' each accepted piece on a Standard Inventory Form (to be created by MMM), showing date of acceptance by MMM, artisan's name, address, phone/e-mail, title of piece, retail price, (etc?). The sale date of the piece (and customer name?) will be entered onto the Form by the MMM clerk who collects the retail price funds from the customer. MMM will send the seller-artisan a check for the amount of net sales proceeds at end of each month. Notification to the artisan of completed sale(s) of her/his pieces will be accomplished via issuance of the check noted above.
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