| 33rd Annual Spring Photography Contest | Monday, May 13 |  | Photographer's Forum and SIGMA present the 33rd Annual Spring Photography Contest, open to all amateur photographers worldwide. Over $10,000 in cash and equipment will be awarded. 1st Place: $2,000 + Sigma 35mm 1.4 DG HSM lens + Anderson Ranch photo workshop. 2nd Place: $1,500 + Sigma 18-250mm lens + CRU Tough Tech Duo handheld RAID storage device. 3rd Place: $1,000 cash ward + Manfrotto tripod. $125 to each of five 4th Place winners. Subject matter is open. All contest finalists published in the hardcover book "Best of Photography 2013." Winners published in Photographer's Forum magazine and exhibited at Brooks Institute Gallery 27, Santa Barbara, CA. Click here for more info | | | Body Image Call For Entries | Monday, May 13 |  | Body Image will be part of the themes comprising the live exhibition entitled, "It’s Only Natural" set to open in June 2013. The body is a compelling muse when it comes to creative works. For this call for entries, we want works that examine, dismantle, praise, or exalt the body. Feel free to explore curves, angles, and internal workings of the human body. Make sure to bring your fresh perspective to this simple, yet intricate theme All international artists, professional and amateur and all art mediums will be considered in this call for entries from photography to wall sculpture, fabric, mixed media, all paintings and drawings including, oil, acrylic, pastels, ink, graphite, etc. Work must be able to be hung on a wall to be considered. Video submissions will be displayed online only. Accepted entries for this online exhibition will be judged again for a collective live exhibition at our Pasadena Gallery. The artists will be asked if they wish to submit their artwork for the live collective exhibition, which is not a requirement to being a part of the online exhibition. More Info: linusgallery.com/call-for-entries/body-image-may-13-2013 | | | Exposure 2013 | Wednesday, May 15 |  | See.Me presents The Exposure Competition: the 4th annual international photography competition offering $30,000 in awards including a $10,000 Cash Grant, an Exclusive New York City Photo Exhibition at Aperture Foundation in New York, NY, and a Dream Getaway to Paris. Judges from: Monocle Magazine, The Photographers' Gallery, Phaidon, Museum of Contemporary Art Montreal, Power Plant Gallery, Gallery 44. Open to International Photographers of all levels and backgrounds. More Info: http://www.exposureaward.com/?f=exp13_asc3 | | | Message in a Bottle Challenge for Artists/Storytellers | Wednesday, May 15 |  | Challenge for artists to use your digital images and words to tell stories; interact with your audience using Scatter Tag stickers in the real world linked to online Message Pages you create. The best art/story/use of tags will win $500 and all worthy entries will be featured in a collaborative art project to be displayed in San Francisco (final date of exhibition is TBD). Tags and application to create messages provided free. No entry fee. Details: http://cardfarmer.com/story | | | Portraits Call For Entries | Monday, May 20 |  | A portrait is meant to capture the essence of the subject. However, despite all details being in plain sight, a portrait can also raise a great deal of questions; What does that smile mean? What kind of person are they? Mischievous? Lighthearted? From their facial expression to telltale scars, from their wardrobe to what they hold- these are cryptic symbols left for the viewer to ponder and attempt to decipher.
For this online art exhibition, we’re looking for portraits, both in traditional and non-traditional styles and mediums, that communicate about the subject being portrayed. How will you present your subject? All international artists, professional and amateur and all art mediums will be considered in this call for entries from photography to wall sculpture, fabric, mixed media, all paintings and drawings including, oil, acrylic, pastels, ink, graphite, etc. Work must be able to be hung on a wall to be considered. Sizes up to 12 feet are acceptable. Video submissions will be displayed online only. Accepted entries for this online exhibition will be judged again for a collective live exhibition at our Pasadena 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. For more information or to submit, pleas visit our prospectus link: linusgallery.com/call-for-entries/portraits-may-20 | | | 15th Annual Collage, Digital & Mixed Media Juried Online International Art | Friday, May 24 |  | The Upstream People Gallery presents an exhibition with 12 month's gallery representation, June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014, with approximately one million hits each month. Open to all artists worldwide with collage, digital and mixed media artwork in all forms. Cash Awards of Excellence and Special Recognitions will be given at the juror's discretion; the amounts and number of which is determined by the entries and their quality. Specially recognized artists will be reviewed in the juror's statement published worldwide and sent in a press release to the artist's local newspaper(s). Artists get a discounted entry fee if submitted by our early deadline of May 8. The final deadline is May 24. Prospectus: www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/schedule/prospectus.asp?XD=6/1/2013 | | | Call to Artists - 3rd Annual Figurative Online Juried Art Competition | Monday, May 27 |  | Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a call for entries with the theme "Figurative" for an online juried art competition for the month of May 2013. The gallery would like for all 2D artists (including photography) to send us your best interpretation of the theme "Figurative" by depicting the human form or human features. "Figurative" is considered to be figures, forms and faces for inclusion into the gallery's June 2013 online Group Art Exhibition. We will accept art on this subject that is either representational or abstract, but please, do not submit any erotic art. Winners of the "Figurative" Art Exhibition will receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, 75+ event announcement posts, extensive social media marketing and distribution, in order to make the art world aware of the art exhibition and in particular, the artist's accomplishments. There will also be links back to the artist's website included as part of this award package when posted online. For further information and to apply online at www.lightspacetime.com | | | Dave Bown Projects - 6th Semiannual Competition - Prizes $10,000 | Thursday, May 30 |  | Jurors: Marisa Pascucci, Boca Raton Museum of Art; Reto Thüring, Cleveland Museum of Art; Adelina Vlas, Philadelphia Museum of Art. Prizes: $10,000 USD (1 artist will receive $5,000 USD and 5 artists will each receive $1,000 USD). Dave Bown Projects will be buying works of art from artists as submissions are received. This competition is open to all visual artists who are 18 years of age or older. All styles and mediums are eligible. Early entries are encouraged. Previewing will occur on a daily and weekly basis by Dave Bown Projects as submissions are received. More Info: davebownprojects.com/submissions.html | | | "Brilliant" International Juried Art Competition | Friday, May 31 |  | ArtQuenchMagazine.com is looking for the next great artist to publish! Art Quench Gallery is accepting all media excluding video from all artists at any level of their career. Art Quench magazine will post the winning artists work and back story. The winning artist will also receive one free year of representation with Art Quenchm Gallery. By entering early your work will be exposed throughout the entire month. Artists may sell their work if they choose and share their website info. while their work is displayed on the competition page. Art Quench Gallery offers artists a great opportunity to be represented by one of finest on-line galleries that exist today. Art Quench Gallery offers artists; 1) A visual showcasing of the artists work in our state of the art gallery. 2) Publication, Exposure and Promotion of artists work. 3) Gallery representation. 4) Extensive Social Media exposure. There is a $12.00 fee for two images. More Info: www.artquenchgallery.com/currentContest.php | | | A Sense of Place 2013 | Friday, May 31 |  | The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art is pleased to announce its 2013 juried fine art competition, A Sense of Place. Open to participants from throughout the United States, ages 18 and older working in the following media: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media. This 33rd annual event seeks to recognize the outstanding quality and diversity of work being generated by contemporary American artists. Exhibition runs September 13 - October 18, 2013. Three cash prizes will be given, including a $750 Best of Show Award and two $500 Juror’s Awards. click for website :: download prospectus in pdf | | | iPhone Case Design Challenge | Friday, May 31 |  | UncommonGoods, an online retailer that specializes in handmade, eco- friendly and uniquely designed gifts and accessories, has just launched their iPhone Design Challenge, a call for entries of 2D digital captures including watercolors, acrylics, pastels, colored pencils, collages, photography, digital art etc.. The winner will receive $500, a vendor contract, and national exposure by being presented their catalog circulation of 1.75 Million. Guest judges will provide all runners up with a consultation and critique of their work, as well as tips for marketing and growing your business. Additionally, the UncommonGoods buying team will be happy to review full portfolios in consideration for future work. After the call for entries, the semifinalist designs chosen by the UncommonGoods buyers will appear on UncommonGoods.com where the online community will vote on their favorite pieces to move on to the final round of judging. The top five voted designs will be judged by UncommonGoods Assistant Jewelry & Accessories Buyer Jackie Udden, Illustrative Artist Adrienne Vita, and Joy Deangdeelert Cho, Graphic Designer and the blogger behind Oh Joy! A winner will be chosen in late-June. More Info: www.uncommongoods.com/designs/iphone-contest | | | SAACs 2013 Annual Juried Art Competition | Friday, May 31 |  | The South Arkansas Arts Center presents its 2013 Annual Juried Competition. The exhibit is open to all 2D or 3D artists 18 or older in the United States and artwork completed in the last two years. All styles and media are welcome; traditional and alternate media, as well as innovative and experimental approaches accepted. $2000 in cash prizes. All accepted works will be on exhibit in SAAC Galleries July 8 - August 23, 2013. All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit. More Info: www.saac-arts.org | | | Cork Street Open Exhbition | Sunday, June 2 | | | The Cork Street Open Exhibition provides an opportunity for emerging & established artists worldwide to enter artwork for selection in a prestigious London exhibition while supporting charity. All Media accepted, no accommodation for electricity or special installation. The Cork Street Open Exhibition - Summer Show 2013 is now accepting submissions of paintings, sculpture, photography, drawings and illustration, computer and digital artwork, original prints and mixed media. Cash and Materials Prizes awarded in several different categories. This prestigious exhibition has helped artists worldwide find an audience with collectors and expose their art to gallery owners. The final selection of approximately 200 works is hung in salon style over an eight day period. Cash and materials prizes are awarded by the judges in a number of categories. The dates for the exhibition are 9-16 August 2013. Grand Prize Award: £1,000 Cash Prize & publication of an iArtBook - Runner Up Prize Award: £500 Cash Prize & publication of an iArtBook - Young Artist Award: £250 Cash Prize & publication of an iArtBook - Visitor's Choice Prize: £250 Cash Prize. More Info: www.corkstreetopenexhibition.com/entry-details.asp | | | 4th Annual Nature & Wildlife Exhibition | Monday, June 3 |  | Seeking 2D & 3D original works depicting the beauty of nature (landscapes, wildlife, botanicals, birds, marine life, other natural wonders). $5,000 in Awards; $2,000 top award. The St. Augustine Art Association is located in the heart of the Historic District with 3,500 sq ft of professional exhibition space, which draws local residents, art patrons and visitors from around the world. Excellent opportunities for sales. Artist Awards Dinner & Patrons Reception. More Info: www.staugustineartfestival.com/naturewildlifeexpo.html | | | Call for Art - Infinite Earth | Sunday, June 9 | | | In/finite Earth asks emerging artists (ages 16-25, with disabilities) to showcase work that illuminates innovative viewpoints at the intersection of environmentalism, creativity, and disability. Regardless of continent, country, or culture, over six billion people draw sustenance from the shared resources of our planet, repercussions for which are still unfolding. In/finite Earth is a call to artists to engage in the physical, emotional, and creative ties we share across our planet, and present their artistic perspectives regarding the natural world, sustainability, and our collective future. Fifteen artists will be selected for an exhibition in Washington D.C. and will share $60,000 in cash awards. For more info or to apply, go to tinyurl.com/infiniteearth | | | Art in Cloud Party Contest | Wednesday, June 12 |  | Virtual world Cloud Party is pleased to announce a very exciting community event in celebration of their first anniversary. In collaboration with Ben Davis, editor of Artinfo Magazine, they are sponsoring an Art in Cloud Party competition with a first prize of $1,000.00 (USD). The theme is "Monumental Work of Public Art". 3D works will be judged on originality of concept, personal voice, how well it takes advantage of the virtual environment, and overall coherence of vision. The guidelines for the competition are wide open. The artwork can be visual, interactive, collaborative - whatever meets the artist's definition of art and reflects the theme. The intent is to be open-minded but also in harmony with the site's 13+ membership. The submissions must be made via the Cloud Party platform. More Info: blog.cloudparty.com | | | Bike + Rack = Art - Call to Artists | Friday, June 21 |  | The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission in Geneva, Illinois is seeking original unique design concepts for the initial phase of the Artist/Designer Bike Rack Project called Bike + Rack = Art. The program is slated to be a recurring annual competition. The size and location of the racks may vary. You need not be a resident of Geneva to enter. The competition is open to all. Artists and Designers are invited to submit design proposals for unique sculptural bike racks at select downtown Geneva, Illinois locations. The selected designs will be fabricated and become part of the Public Art collection of the City Of Geneva. This is an ideal opportunity for both emerging and established artists. The initial proposals are for concepts only. There is no cost to enter. Fabrication skills are not required; The Cultural Arts Commission will be responsible for the fabrication and installation of winning bike rack designs should the winning artist not have the facilities to fabricate the design. Prior public art experience is not a requirement. The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission is a committee of Geneva residents and business owners who seek to create diverse cultural art experiences that engage the community. More Info: www.bikeplusrack.com | | | 15th Annual Landscape Juried Online International Art Exhibition | Monday, June 24 |  | The Upstream People Gallery presents an exhibition with 12 month's gallery representation, July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, with approximately one million hits each month. Open to all artists worldwide. Original works about the landscape. All artworks including alternative media, paintings, sculpture, prints, drawing, photographs, papier colle, assemblage, installation, digital manipulation, ceramics, fiber, mixed media and all other except video. Cash Awards of Excellence and Special Recognitions will be given at the juror's discretion; the amounts and number of which is determined by the entries and their quality. Specially recognized artists will be reviewed in the juror's statement published worldwide and sent in a press release to the artist's local newspaper(s). Artists get a discounted entry fee if submitted by our early deadline of June 8. The final deadline is June 24. Prospectus: www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/schedule/prospectus.asp?XD=7/1/2013 | | | "Best Served Hot: Ceramics for the Coffee Ritual" - Call for Entries | Sunday, June 30 |  | Lillstreet Gallery is pleased to announce a call for entries for its annual juried ceramic exhibition August 23 - September 29, 2013, open to artists across the globe. This year, jurors Mark Lyman and Joseph Pintz will chose more than 50 works that celebrate the coffee ritual. Successful entries will include: mugs, cups, cream & sugar sets, pour-over brewing funnels, and other functional work related to the theme. Awards: First Place $500; Runner-up $250. All accepted work must be delivered to Lillstreet Gallery between August 4 and August 9, 2013. Lillstreet Gallery will retain 50% commission on all sales. Any unsold work will be returned to the artist within three weeks of the exhibition closing date at the expense of the gallery. Questions: Please email jess@lillstreet.com or call 773-769-4226. More Info: lillstreetgallery.com/opportunities/call-for-proposals | | | 2013 Art Kudos International Juried Competition & Online Exhibition | Sunday, June 30 |  | All artists worldwide are invited to enter the 2013 Art Kudos Competition. Selected finalists will appear in a year-long online exhibition www.artkudos.com. $4,000 in cash awards: Best of Show - $1,000; Second Place - $800; Third Place - $650; Founder's Award of Distinction - $500; (3) Merit Awards - $250 each; (3) Honorable Mentions - $100 each. Open to all artists 18 or older. More Info: www.artkudos.com/prospectus.html | | | New American Paintings 2013 Pacific Coast Competition | Sunday, June 30 |  | 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. All styles and media are welcome, as long as the work is singular and two-dimensional. The competition’s 40 winners will appear in an upcoming edition of New American Paintings and will retain all rights to their images. Now accepting entries from: CA, OR, WA, AK, HI. Prospectus: www.newamericanpaintings.com/competitions.html | | | Strange Figurations - Call to Artists | Sunday, June 30 |  | Slowart Productions presents a thematic exhibition open to all interpretations of the concept, Strange Figurations. Open to all media, techniques and styles from the realist to the surreal and visionary. 72" maximum dimension. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, September 7 - October 5, 2013. $2200 in Direct Art magazine publication awards. Information, and entry forms can be found online, or email slowart@aol.com for more information. More Info: www.slowart.com/prospectus/surreal.htm | | | TPS - 26th Annual Members' Only Show - Open to All | Friday, July 12 |  | Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit digital files of their color and black and white works to the Texas Photographic Society (TPS) by July 12, for the societies 26th Annual Members' Only Show. The Show will open in Corpus Christi, Texas at the Island Gallery, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on September 13th. Elizabeth Krist, Senior Photo Editor for National Geographic is this year’s juror. She will award $1,500 in Cash prizes: First Place $500, Second Place $300, Third Place $200, and at her discretion, up to 5 Honorable Mention awards at $100 each. Photographers may submit up to 5 slides for a nonrefundable fee of $25.00. Up to 5 additional slides may be entered for $5.00 per slide. Prospective entrants may join TPS, at a $10 discount, and enter the competition. A color catalogue of the exhibition will be printed and be available for purchase on Blurb. For additional information, contact Christina Garza, 6338 N. New Braunfels #174, San Antonio TX 78209, or phone (210) 824-4123 for a Call for Entries, which explains in detail the entry process. An entry form can also be downloaded from the TPS web site. More Info: www.texasphoto.org/contests/MOS/Info.html
(Image © National Geographic) | | | Richeson 75 International Art Competition - Figure and Portrait 2013 | Friday, July 19 |  | Best In Show - $5000 cash: First Place will receive a $1,000 certificate for art materials from Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. Second Place Award will receive a $500 certificate for art materials from Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. Competition is open to all artists over age 18. The categories for entry are: 1) Oils, Oil Pastels and Acrylic - 2) Other Media (Soft Pastels, Drawing/Dry Media, Watercolor, Gouache, Casein, Printmaking, etc.). Finalists will be selected and invited to participate in the exhibit at the Richeson Gallery in Kimberly, Wisconsin from Sept 16-Oct 25, 2013. Finalists in all contest cycles will be featured in the exhibition book and our on-line Virtual Gallery along with information on the artist including artist’s website URL whether they participate in the exhibit or not. The Jack Richeson Company is a leading supplier of high quality art materials. As part of our mission to support the arts community we sponsor five international, juried art exhibitions a year. The purpose of our show is to offer a venue for both established and emerging artists to show their latest work to a wide and appreciative audience. Each show is physically presented in the Richeson Art Gallery and virtually presented at the Richeson 75 web site. We also extend our reach through an interactive newsletter, the Richeson Virtual Art Salon, to thousands of galleries, collectors and artists around the world. Website: www.richeson75.com/callforentries.html | | | 13th Annual Summer All Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition | Wednesday, July 24 |  | The Upstream People Gallery presents an exhibition with 12 month's gallery representation, August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014, with approximately one million hits each month. Open to all artists worldwide. Original works in all media. All artworks including alternative media, paintings, sculpture, prints, drawing, photographs, papier colle, assemblage, installation, digital manipulation, ceramics, fiber, mixed media and all other except video. Cash Awards of Excellence and Special Recognitions will be given at the juror's discretion; the amounts and number of which is determined by the entries and their quality. Specially recognized artists will be reviewed in the juror's statement published worldwide and sent in a press release to the artist's local newspaper(s). Artists get a discounted entry fee if submitted by our early deadline of July 8. The final deadline is July 24. Prospectus: www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/schedule/prospectus.asp?XD=8/1/2013 | | | Mystery Build Art Contest - What Can You Make With This? | Sunday, October 20 |  | Call for artists and creators. $15,000 in cash awards and nationwide exposure - Winning entries will be displayed on Mystery Build websites and promotions. The Challenge: Create a work of art (creative object, construction, experiment, presentation or other concept) using only the materials provided in a Mystery Build Kit. The twist: You don't know what's inside! Mystery Build is offering $15,000 in cash awards to participants who can create something amazing using only the materials in a Mystery Build Kit, without knowing what they will have to work with. You can expect to find some common sculpting materials like wood, clay, metal, fiber, and a few surprises. The kits are 12" x 9" x 3" and contain 5 lbs. of materials. All 2013 Mystery Build Kits are identical. Contest open only to U.S. residents. You can enter individually or as a team, and you can enter as many times as you want. More Info: www.mysterybuild.com | | | | | |
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