Merit art award for 2009-winter or 2010-spring BFA graduate. Award includes 2011 solo summer exhibit in the Artloft of the historic Florence Mill in Omaha Nebraska. No commission charged on sales. Includes honorarium, printing & mailing invitations, artist's reception, lodging for 1 week, and studio tours with professional artists. USA applicants: resume, statement, artlist, 10 images on CD to Artloft c/o Linda Meigs, 5215 Jackson, Omaha NE 68106.
Contact:Linda Meigs |  402-551-1233 |  www.connormeigsaward.blogspot.com |  lsmeigs@msn.com

MOBICON is holding a contest to draw our mascots, jesters Marty and Jesse (boy and girl jesters). This contest is open to all artists. The rules are simple: draw MOBICON's mascots in any way that you like and win a chance to have a free space in our art show. E-mail artshow@mobicon.org for rules & details!


Contact:Adrian Ramriez |   |  www.mobicon.org |  artshow@mobicon.org

The UCF Art Alumni Chapter proudly announces a Call for Artists for the Orlando Museum of Art's 1st Thursday Exhibit on September 2, 2010. The Eclectic Knights theme will represent the best UCF has to offer from a variety of mediums. Submissions are requested from all UCF alumni and faculty. Deadline for submissions is Sunday, August 8, 2010. For additional information or to download an entry form, go to UCFAlumni.com/ART.
Contact:Mari Ani Camchong |   |  www.ucfalumni.com/art |  mariani@rocketmail.com

The San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery (SFAC Gallery) and PhotoAlliance invite Bay Area artists to submit images of your work to be considered for the exhibition Night/Light.

For full details and submission instructions, please visit:

http://www.sfartscommission.org/gallery/2010/open-call-to-photographers-nightlight-bay-area-photographers-take-aim-after-dark/
Contact:Aimee Le Duc |  415.554.6080 |  http://www.sfartscommission.org/gallery/2010/open- |  aimee.leduc@sfgov.org

The Indianapolis Art Center is accepting proposals for altars and shrines for its annual Day of the Dead festivities. For consideration, complete and return a proposal (which can be found at http://indplsartcenter.org/Exhibitions_and_Events/Day_of_the_Dead/Call_for_Entries/) to the Indianapolis Art Center by Friday, September 3, 2010.




Contact:kyle herrington |   |   |  kyleh@indplsartcenter.org

In the next 1,000 days, the 7 billionth person will be born. What is the state of the world he/she is being born into? The 7 Billionth Person Project seeks to collect photographs, images, videos and text from citizens around the world that address this question. All submissions received will be included in an exhibition at the Parachute Factory in New Haven, CT. Opening event is September 23, 2010.
Contact:Valerie Rose Belanger |   |  www.collectiveanswers.org |  valerie@collectiveanswers.org

Wind Art Exhibit at the ECHO - Call for wind energy themed art for the 2010 ECHO Wind Power Art Exhibit.
Exhibition will run October through November, 2010
REimaginations has teamed up with ECHO to host a wind power art exhibit at the ECHO Musuem/Science Ctr. in Burlington, VT. Now accepting submissions for wind power themed art for the exhibit as well as our web gallery.
Contact:Andrew perchlik |  802-426-3032 |  www.REimaginations.com |  Perchlik@REimaginations.com

Crary Art Gallery, a private nonprofit art collection and exhibition space in NW Pennsylvania, is calling for artists’ and curators’ exhibition proposals for one-month shows in late 2011 and 2012. Artists are responsible for delivery and return. Send resume, 20 digital images, image list, statement of intent, and SASE to: Exhibitions Committee, Crary Art Gallery, 511 Market St., Warren, PA 16365. For more information visit www.crarygallery.org
Contact:David Kasper |   |  www.crarygallery.org |  info@crarygallery.org

The Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) is accepting slides and cd submissions for two upcoming group exhibits. All original artwork in any media within the exhibit theme will be considered for review.Illustration Exhibit: Work of an illustrative subject and/or style. Literary Reference Exhibit: Work that reference literature or literary themes or ideas, but are not explicitly illustrative.

Contact:Beth Forbes |  410-313-2787 |  www.hocoarts.org/exhibits.php |  beth@hocoarts.org

Curator: Brigette Thomas
Run Dates 1-22 - 3/6/2011
Deadline: 10/6/2010
Seeking works by artists whose requests for the participation of others is a key element of their work.

See instructions at www.athica.org/callforentries.php. No calls please.
Contact:Brigette Thomas |   |  www.athica.org |  takingpart@athica.org

Coker College's Cecelia Coker Bell Gallery is reviewing entries for solo shows in our 2011-2012-season. By 10/25/10, send ten jpg images on CD/DVD, image list, and resume to Larry Merriman, Coker College Art, 300 East College, Hartsville, SC, 29550. Notification by email or SASE by mid-December. Views of gallery/ prospectus: Email:
Contact:Larry Merriman |  843 383-8156 |  www.coker.edu/art/gallery.html |  lmerriman@coker.edu

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We will be selecting artists for group shows in the Main Gallery for the upcoming season. Currently, we are not offering any one person shows. Open to all artists 18 years of age or older, living/working in Michigan throughout 2011. Artwork can be in any media, must be original, completed in the last two years and can not have been previously displayed at The Art Center. www.theartcenter.org
Contact:Alison Wong |  586-469-8666 |  www.theartcenter.org |  alisonwong@theartcenter.org

The Indianapolis Art Center Exhibitions Department is accepting exhibition proposals for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 exhibition seasons as well as outdoor work for outside exhibition space, ARTSPARK.

FOR FULL DETAILS AND INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: http://www.indplsartcenter.org/Exhibitions_and_Events/For_Artists/

For further information please contact Patrick Flaherty, Exhibitions, at PFlaherty@IndplsArtCenter.org or 317.255.2464, ext. 238
Contact:Kyle Herrington |   |   |  kyleh@indplsartcenter.org

Flowers is pleased to announce an exhibition of three extraordinary artists, Tomer Aluf, David Hornung, and Vithya Truong. The show will run from June 30th through July 31st 2010 with an opening reception for the artists to be held on Tuesday, June 29th, from 6-8pm.




Contact:Brent Beamon |  212.439.1700 |  www.flowersgalleries.com |  brent@flowersgalleries.com

Exhibition: July 1 - 31, 2010

Shuster's recent artist's books, altered book installations and sculptures comment on the growing destruction of our natural environment. By re-envisioning our relationship with detrius, Shuster proposes a new way to co-exist with our environment by repurposing discarded books donated from local libraries, and using alernate bookbinding and printmaking methods to document personal efforts to improve her carbon footprint.
Contact:Julie Flaig |  954-747-4600 |  sunrisefl.gov |  jflaig@cityofsunrise.org

Greater Reston Arts Center, The Washington Sculptors Group, and the Initiative for Public Art-Reston, are pleased to announce the opening of a juried indoor/outdoor sculpture exhibition entitled Gaps beginning Thursday, June 24 through July 31. Juror Vesela Sretenovic explains, the exhibition seeks to address the “in-between states, stops or pauses that pertain to the working of the brain."
Contact:Greater Reston Arts Center |  703.471.9242 |  www.restonarts.org |  info@restonarts.org

Axelle Fine Arts Galerie is pleased to present a summer group installation featuring Albert Hadjiganev, Francois Bard, and Brian Stephens from July 20, 2010 until August 7, 2010. We invite you to view our summer group installation July 20 – August 7, 2010. Visit us this season at Axelle Fine Arts Galerie, 535 w. 25th street, New York, www.axelle.com.
Contact:Genna Sarnak |  201-573-0300, ext. 12 |   |  genna@maximumexposurepr.com

Local artist Stephen Phillip Capiz shares his body of contemporary artwork, including a variety of unique landscapes and abstract works, each inspired by the various people, travels, and stories Capiz has encountered in his life. Join us for the free opening reception at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center's Art Gallery on Thursday, August 12, 2010 from 6 - 9 PM.
Contact:Alejandra Pelinka |   |  www.burnsvillepac.com |  apelinka@burnsvillepac.com

Los Angeles-based artist Ione Citrin spent many years of her life in front of cameras for Hollywood.

"My artistic career is definitely a part of myself, as was my performing career. My instincts are the same for both expressions - I visualize the whole scene and produce my ideas as paintings and sculptures in many different mediums".
Contact:Salon Xia |  626-796-0616 |  www.salonxia.com |  ICitrin@aol.com

Noctilucent features new paintings of dramatic landscapes with delicately rendered celestial skies by Santa Monica artist, Susan Holcomb.
July 17-August 28
Lora Schlesinger Gallery
2525 MICHIGAN AVE #T3 SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
(310) 828-1133
gallery@loraschlesinger.com
http://www.loraschlesinger.com/
Contact:Lora Schlesinger |  (310) 828-1133 |  www.loraschlesinger.com |  gallery@loraschlesinger.com

Shades of Blue, a group exhibition with rich bold paintings and sensuous blue tones. Artists include Peter Alexander, Michael Beck, Richard Bruland, Connie Goldman and Teo Gonzalez.
July 17-August 28
Lora Schlesinger Gallery
2525 MICHIGAN AVE #T3 SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
(310) 828-1133
gallery@loraschlesinger.com
http://www.loraschlesinger.com/
Contact:Lora Schlesinger |  (310) 828-1133 |  www.loraschlesinger.com |  gallery@loraschlesinger.com

From July 16-August 29, Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes will host “A Midsummer Celebration of Creativity.” This exhibition of original artwork in a variety of media will celebrate the magic of summer as artists delve into their summertime dreams and passions. A Midsummer Night’s “Meet the Artists” Reception on July 16 (5-8PM) will feature complimentary refreshments, live music and Dream Readings by Celebrations’ Artist Kari Kline.
Contact:Jean Barton |  860-928-5492 |  www.CelebrationsShoppes.com |  info@celebrationsshoppes.com

Artists Haven Gallery
2757 East Oakland Park Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33306
954-817-4893

A WORLD OF ARTISTS

GROUP EXHIBITION - JULY - AUGUST 2010

You and Your Guest are Cordially Invited to Join Us

Saturday, July 10, 2010 7 - 10pm

“Meet the Artists - Opening Reception”

Complimentary Wine, Hors d’ oeuvres & Desserts

Casual Attire Open to Public Plenty of Free Parking

Exhibition July 1 through August 31




Contact:Treniece LaBreck |  954-817-4893 |  www.artistshavengallery.com |  treniece@artistshavengallery.com

Two-day outdoor event. Saturday September 25 from 10am - 5pm and Sunday September 26 from 11am - 4pm.
No Crafts, Fine Art Only. Music and wine both days.
Contact:Glenn E. Sheets |  618-635-2288 |  www.stauntonil.com |  frnhbr@madisontelco.com

The 2010 Ava Gardner Festival is scheduled for October 8-9, 2010. The kick-off will be at the Festival Gala on Friday evening. A new exhibit, Ava on the Small Screen, featuring costumes from her television projects wll be unveiled. Saturday will feature heritage tours, which take visitors to points of interest in Ava's hometown, Smithfield, and screenings of The Barefoot Contessa, The Night of the Iguana and Showboat.
Contact:Jessica Meadows Hammett |  919-934-5830 |  www.avagardner.org |  jessica@avagardner.org

Adobe Youth Voices | 01SJ is instituting a free open call for screen-based media by youths aged 12-18 under the theme “Activate an Issue / Deactivate a Problem.” Participants are asked to produce video or multimedia that addresses a social issue. Top finalists in the juried competition will be awarded up to $500 in prize money.
Contact:david sandoval |  805-403-3455 |  http://01sj.org/2010/calls/ayv-01sj-call/ |  david@zero1.org

Juror: Paul D. Miller aka Dj Spooky, Composer, Multimedia Artist, Writer.

All video and sound artists may submit one recent work no longer than 5 minutes, exploring any subject matter of their choice. Screening venues include The Phillips Collection, Strathmore Mansion and Maryland Institute College of Art. Two artists submitting the most compelling entries will be awarded the Kraft Prize for New Media and the WPA Experimental Media Prize.
Contact:Adam Griffiths |  202-234-7103x1 |  www.wpadc.org/events/calls.html#EMS2011 |  agriffiths@wpadc.org

The Howard County Arts Council presents 9-11 exhibits/year in its two galleries at the Howard County Center for the Arts in Ellicott City, MD, and is seeking artists for the 2011-2012 gallery season. For submission details, download an exhibit application from www.hocoarts.org or call 410-313-2787 to have one mailed. All media considered. Shipping and transportation costs are the responsibility of the artist.
Contact:Beth Forbes |  410-313-2787 |  www.hocoarts.org |  beth@hocoarts.org

The Howard County Arts Council presents 9-11 exhibits/year in its two galleries at the Howard County Center for the Arts in Ellicott City, MD, and is seeking artists for the 2011-2012 gallery season. For submission details download an exhibit application from www.hocoarts.org or call 410-313-2787 to have one mailed. All media considered. Shipping and transportation costs are the responsibility of the artist.
Contact:Beth Forbes |  410-313-2787 |  www.hocoarts.org |  beth@hocoarts.org

The Galleries on the campus of Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Illinois, are now accepting applications for the 2010-2012 exhibition seasons. Please send a current resume, 20 digital images, short biography, artist statement and SASE to: Jennifer Costa, Gallery Curator, Illinois Central College, One College Drive, East Peoria, IL 61635. Slides and Email submissions are not accepted. Deadline for receipt of materials is October 1, 2010.
Contact:Jennifer Costa |  309-694-5529 |   |  jcosta@icc.edu

GallowLily's Craft Gallery and Consignment Store located upstairs at Gallery5, will re-open in September with a new section brought to you by Velocity Comics, rotating monthly exhibitions featuring contemporary crafts, as well as hand-made goods by regional artists. We are currently looking for craft-based artists to consign works suitable for fall season, also proposals for solo craft-based gallery exhibitions. Gallery 5 takes only 35% commission on sold works.

Submissions must include:
-Images of work including a separate word file with item's medium, dimensions and prices.
-Artist Statement and/or Bio
-Location.

More Information? E-mail gallowlily's@gallery5arts.org
or go to http://www.gallery5arts.org/Call for Artists.html
Contact:Joseph Whitfield |  804-644-0005 |  www.gallery5arts.org |  visual@gallery5arts.org

The Provincetown Art Association and Museum announces the Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Foundation Grant. Grants will be given to painters aged 45 or older in support of the highest merit by lesser known and needy artists. Applications are available online at www.paam.org or by calling 508.487.1750. Completed applications must be postmarked by August 16, 2010.
Contact:Grace Ryder-O'Malley |  508.487.1750 |  www.paam.org |  gryderomalley@paam.org

The Association for Visual Arts is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director. This non-profit organization produces visual arts programs and events for the Chattanooga area. AVA has a membership of more than 600; is run by a staff of seven; is supported by more than 100 volunteers; and has strong leadership from its board. The organization strives to ensure the cultural development of its citizens through visual art exhibits and lectures, digital media classes and special events, including the Downtown Gallery Hop and the 4 Bridges Arts Festival.


Contact:Nanette Brown |   |  www.avarts.org |  nbrown@avarts.org

Three-quarter time, nine month, non-tenure track position, with a possibility of contract renewal up to 5 years.
Required qualifications: MFA, knowledge of historical and contemporary concepts in metals, good organizational and communication skills. Strong exhibition record and college-level teaching beyond graduate teaching assistantship is strongly preferred.
KSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background check is required.
Contact:Elliott Pujol |  785-532-6605 |  www.k-state.edu/art/news/facultylistings.html |  hepujol@ksu.edu

10 images of recent work .jpg or .pdf format on Cds or Thumbdrive. Slides ok. One page artist’s statement, biography including previous exhibits and awards (if any)

Please send:
Pamela Martin~ Exhibits Director Shenandoah Valley Art Center
126 S. Wayne Ave Waynesboro, Va 22980

Contact:Pamela Martin |   |  svacart.com |  svacexhibits@gmail.com

Open call for artists living in South Florida. Cash prizes and Catalogue. Regional Artists are invited to submit artwork that responds to the theme of POWER to exhibited at 1310 Gallery,Ft Lauderdale as part of ART FALLOUT. Open to all media, but contemporary approaches are encouraged. Digital images may be submitted by e-mail. Artists may enter without jury fee, but those who do so will be ineligible for cash prizes. For More Information, please visit the Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122638277776896&index=1

Contact:Lisa Rockford |   |  www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122638277776896&ind |  nunsopink@yahoo.com

Today, research and diagramming are being applied in unconventional ways. Aesthetically and procedurally elaborate, such methods – on occasion approaching art, offer sophisticated and stimulating tools that provide clarity through visual richness. POST FACT: Visualizing Information seeks trans-discipline work that employs research-based methodologies and data-driven design and that serves to expand the role of information in conceiving contemporary design.
Contact:Gregory Marinic |   |  www.d3space.org |  postfact@d3space.org

This exhibition brings together the arts and the environment through a partnership with the Association of NJ Environmental Commissions. October 23 - December 5, 2010. Submit up to 3 digital images or slides of original works in printmaking, papermaking, photography or book arts. Guest Juror & Environmental Pioneer Candace McKee Ashmun. Submissions by slide or email. Entry form and details may be downloaded from http://www.printnj.org/exhibitions/calls-for-entry.php. Donations appreciated but not required. 60% commission on sold works; artist will receive 40%.
Contact:Matt Kooser |  908-725-2110 |  www.printnj.org |  gallery@printnj.org

Molloy College will sponsor a Juried Photography Exhibition. We are looking for artists who capture the increasingly rich & diverse Long Island Community.

Winners will be exhibited in November 2010. All matting & framing costs will be the responsibility of Molloy College. No work will be more than 20x20 in size. There will be an honorarium of $200.00 for each winner & the work will become part of the permanent collection of Molloy College.

Allsubmissions arefree andshould be sent to MolloyCollege in the form of jpegs alongwith the artist’s name, title, dimensions, medium&date.


Contact:Yolande Trincere |  516-678-5000 ext 6549 |  www.molloy.edu/artgallery |  artgallery@molloy.edu

E-mail/mail CD of 3-4 images in PowerPoint slide show. Include document with name, e-mail, phone #, street address, and titles of your works. August show. Any media by veterans especially from Iraq and Afghanistan. If accepted, work must be delivered 4 days before the show. Show begins November 11, 2010. Paperwork must be in protected light folder. Hanging work must have wires and no saw tooth or clips.
Contact:Kathaleen Brewer |  678-545-0275 |  www.artworksonthesquare.com |  Kathaleenbrewer@comcast.net

Embracing Our Differences invites artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers and students to participate in its 8th annual visual art exhibit celebrating diversity. 45 artists will be selected for the exhibit. The Embracing Our Differences exhibit will be displayed throughout the months of April and May 2011 along Sarasota’s beautiful bayfront. Since 2004, the exhibit has been viewed by more than 850,000 visitors. A total of $3,000.00 in awards will be presented. Submission forms and more information is available at www.EmbracingOurDifferences.org.
Contact:Michael Shelton |  941-928-0567 |  www.embracingourdifferences.org |  info@embracingourdifferences.org

The Annual Small Works Invitational is an open exhibition that celebrates small works of art from across the country. size must not exceed 100 square inches. Artwork of all mediums are accepted in this exhibition. All artists that show work in the exhibit will receive an invitation to participate in the following year’s exhibition. You may submit up to two works. No awards. For prospectus visit http://org.elon.edu/art.
Contact:Michael Fels |   |  http://org.elon.edu/art |  mfels@elon.edu

The Village of Algonquin is launching its sixth annual award-winning public art program and will be siting a dozen on loan artworks in locations across the community. The program is solicting paintings, murals, drawings, and especially outdoor sculptures. The deadline is 08/06/10 and interested artists should visit www.algonquin.org to download an application.
Contact:Ben Mason |  (847) 658-4184 |  www.algonquin.org |  bmason@algonquin.org

US-based artists are invited to submit their qualifications for artwork design and/or fabrication opportunities at the new main Wishard Hospital complex in Indianapolis, now under construction. Project budgets will cover a wide range. The intent of projects is to make Wishard’s patients feel welcome, facilitate their healing, and reinforce Wishard’s mission and community identity. Visit www.callforentry.org for free RFQ download and to apply.
Contact:Julia Muney Moore |   |  www.thenewwishard.org |  jmoore@blackburnarchitects.com

The Department of Urban Development, Taipei City Government along with the Bureau of High Speed Rail, MOTC is holding an international competition that invites art consultation / advisory teams to submit artist proposals for a public art installation project, corresponding with the new Taoyuan International Airport MRT route.
Contact:Ruo-lan Hung |  886-2-27258285 |  publicart.cca.gov.tw |  ruolan@udd.taipei.gov.tw

For the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides in May 2011, the Alabama Historical Commission and the Alabama State Council on the Arts seek to select southeastern artists to create works of art that will commemorate, tell the story, and/or inform viewers about the history and importance of the 1961 Freedom Rides and the power of non-violent protest. Complete prospectus on the website.
Contact:Mark Driscoll |   |  www.montgomerybusstation.org |  mark.driscoll@preserveala.org

The North Carolina Arts Council seeks to commission artists for two park-sited public art projects, each of which will become a centerpiece of cultural tourism trails celebrating the state’s rich history, creative heritage, and contemporary artistic practices.

African American Music Trail: $100,000
Historic Happy Valley Byway: $60,000

http://www.ncarts.org/projectspecs
Contact:Katherine Reynolds |  919-807-6505 |  www.ncarts.org/projectspecs |  katherine.reynolds@ncdcr.gov

The Kaleidoscope Project is soliciting submissions for a unique and innovative photography book about Houston architecture.

We're looking for photos that emphasize creative interpretations of architecture instead of descriptive images that merely show what a structure looks like.

About 50 images will be included in the book to be published in 2011. Open to anyone over 18. Participation is free. Please see our website for details.
Contact:Martin |   |  kaleidoscope-project.com/ |  martin@kaleidoscope-project.com

Seeking artists with a large portion of their portfolio dedicated to the male figure for 3rd book on the subject by E. Gibbons and Firehouse Studio Publications. NEVER a fee to participate, all artists will have their contact information published to sell work INTERNATIONALLY. 100% commission free. Email for prospectus and details. NO Photography or digital art accepted, traditional media only. International applications welcome.
Contact:E. Gibbons |  609-298-3742 |  www.firehousegallery.com/info.htm |  lovsart@aol.com

September deadline is for residency periods between February 2011 and May 2011. Notifications mailed by November 30. Four-week residency periods average. Year-round community that provides supportive environment for artists, writers and composers of all economic and cultural backgrounds. Visit www.vcca.com, e-mail vcca.com, or call 434-946-7236.


Contact:VCCA |  434-946-7236 |  www.vcca.com | 

This residency provides artists the opportunity to be in residence at Brandeis University while working on a significant artistic project in the field of Jewish women's and gender studies, and to produce an exhibit for the Kniznick Gallery at the Women's Studies Research Center at Brandeis University.

Application guidelines can be found on the HBI website: http://www.brandeis.edu/hbi/
Contact:Debby Olins |   |  http://www.brandeis.edu/hbi |  dolins@brandeis.edu