The following are upcoming national and International art contests, opportunities and other art events from the A Singular Creation web site:
| 8th Annual Summer All Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition | Friday, July 24 | |
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The Upstream People Gallery presents an exhibition with
12 month's gallery representation, August 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010, with
approximately 900,000 hits each month. Open to all artists worldwide. Original
works except film and video, including collage, digital and all mixed media. All
artworks including alternative media, paintings, sculpture, prints, drawing,
photographs, papier colle, assemblage, installation, digital manipulation,
ceramics, fiber and any other. 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 dicounted entry fee if submitted by our early deadline of July 8, 2009. The final deadline is July 24, 2009. Prospectus: www.upstreampeoplegallery.com |
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| Zeitgeist 09 United Creators International Exhibit - Call for Entries | Saturday, July 25 | |
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Broadcasting art globally, promoting extensively,
United Creators creates the most innovative and comprehensive competition in the
Art World today. United Creators dedicates itself to providing the most
extensive visibility to most competition entrants. The United Creators
competition is open to anyone 18 years of age or older, from any country.
Contestants will be judged against other contestants in each
category. Every week 12 artists will be chosen (two from each category: Painting, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Photography, Drawing, and Video Art) to be digitally broadcasted and showcased during one week at exclusive and high profile showrooms of our partner: Bang & Olufsen in New York (USA), Istanbul (Turkey) and Frankfurt (Germany). Winning artists chosen by prominent judges will receive One-month digital exhibitions at three international cities with the top winning video artist to be presented in November as part of [PAM] installation at The State Hermitage Museum during the Cyland Cyber Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia. The theme of this exhibition is Zeitgeist- literally ‘about time’ and the spirit of our 'creative now.' It is an exploration of the marriage of art and technology, creative networks and communication. Prospectus: www.unitedcreatorsawards.com |
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| Art Calendar's Studio Makeover Contest | Friday, July 31 | |
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Let us fill your studio! The Art Calendar Studio
Makeover Contest is FREE to enter! The contest runs from May 1, 2009 until July
31, 2009. Three winners will be selected and announced in the October 2009 issue
of Art Calendar! All winners will also be included in an editorial feature in
the November 2009 issue of Art Calendar! $9000 in prizes Restrictions apply. No
purchase necessary. Eligibility requirements and rules can be found at:
www.artcalendar.com/StudioMakeover |
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| Studio Visit - Spring 2010 Edition - Call for Entries | Friday, July 31 | |
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All Regions, All Mediums. Studio Visit, now introducing
its fifth competition, is a nationally focused publication that presents all
two- and three-dimensional work. Each volume includes approx. 150 artists. Each
selected artist will be provided with one full page that will include a full
color image, contact information and a brief artist statement. The publication
is juried by a professional curator and produced to the highest quality
standards and can be used as a valuable promotional tool. Juror: Steven Zevitas,
Publisher, New American Paintings. Once published, Studio Visit is mailed to 2,000 of the nation's top galleries and curators and a growing subscriber base. Additionally, participating artists will receive a complimentary issue of the publication, and they will be able to purchase additional copies at a discount to send to galleries, collectors, friends and family. The competition is free to enter, however, artists will be responsible for a $225 production/distribution fee if selected. Prospectus: www.studiovisitmagazine.com |
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| Autumnal Tints | Monday, August 3 | |
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Still Point Art Gallery invites submissions from
emerging and established artists for its upcoming exhibition: Autumnal Tints.
This exhibition is not solely about a time of year. This exhibition is about
color, the plush, sometimes fiery, sometimes soothing and subtle, colors of
autumn. We invite any style of art, representational or abstract, that explores,
plays, or communicates with the color or tints of autumn. Open to artists 18
years of age or older living in the United States who submit original artwork in
any medium except video and wearable art. |
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| The Richeson 75 International Landscape, Seascape & Architectural Art Competition | Wednesday, August 12 | |
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RichRicheson School of Art & Gallery, a division of
Jack Richeson & Co., Inc., is proud to announce the Richeson 75 Landscape,
Seascape & Architectural Competition. Seventy-five two-dimensional works of
art and several alternates will be selected to represent the finest examples of
painting and drawing being produced by today’s visual artists. The following
prizes will be awarded: Best In Show - $3,000. First Place in each category will receive a $1000 certificate for art materials from Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. Second Place Award in each category will receive a $500 certificate for art materials from Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. 75 Finalists and a number of alternates will be selected and invited to participate in the exhibit at the Richeson Gallery in Kimberly, Wisconsin from July 31-September 25, 2009. The Richeson 75: Landscape, Seascape & Architectural Competition is open to all artists over age 18. All work entered must be original in concept/execution and have been created since January 1, 2007. 2-D Art in the following categories is eligible: Oils, Oil Pastel/Paintstiks; Pastels & Drawing/Dry Media and Water Media/Other (Printmaking, Mixed Media etc.). No photography, electronic/computer generated art or 3-D. |
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| OnAngels Magazine - Art & Literary Contest | Saturday, August 15 | |
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On Angels Magazine Art & Literary Contest 2009 is
open to several mediums of art and literature. There are six categories of art;
Painting, Computer Graphic Art, Sculpting, Drawing, Mixed Media and Photography.
There are three categories of literature; Fictional Short Stories, Non-Fictional
Short Stories and Poetry. All entries MUST have an ANGEL theme. Religion will
not play a part in any of the judging. The winning entries and artist's / writer's profiles will be published in our premier magazine and online. Artists and Writers retain all copyrights and artwork. First Prize (US) $3000 in each category - Second Prize (US) $1500 in each category - Third Prize (US) $500 in each category - Honorable Mention (US) $200 in each category. Prospectus: www.onangelsmagazine.com/about.html |
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| Portrait - Call for Entries | Tuesday, August 18 | |
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A visual representation that portrays the likeness of a
person, animal, place or thing. The exhibition is open to photographers world
wide, both amateur and professional. The Center for Fine Art Photography invites
photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to
participate in its exhibitions. Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome.
Over $700 in Awards. Prospectus: www.c4fap.org/cfe/2009Portrait/portrait.asp |
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| 11th Annual Photographic Processes Juried Online International Art Exhibition | Monday, August 24 | |
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The Upstream People Gallery presents an exhibition with
12 month's gallery representation, September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010,
with approximately 900,000 hits each month. Open to all artists worldwide with
artwork created using any photographic process, including digital works, mixed
media works and any other use of photography. 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 dicounted entry fee if submitted by our early deadline of August 8, 2009.
The final deadline is August 24, 2009. Prospectus: www.upstreampeoplegallery.com |
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| Midnight Oils - Call for Entries | Friday, August 28 | |
| The Smithtown Township Arts Council is seeking works
ranging from the macabre to whimsical for Halloween Midnight Oils exhibition, to
be held Oct. 9-Nov. 1, 2009. Juror Alain Khadem is interested in works that
portray frightening subject matters in a philosophic, romantic, or humorous
light. He is also considering works that embody literal, figurative or
metaphorical interpretations of the idiomatic expression "The Devil is in the
Details." Open to all media. Entry deadline: Aug. 28, 2009. Early entry is
encouraged. Prospectus: send SASE to STAC, 660 Rte 25A, St. James, NY
11780 or visit www.stacarts.org/exhibits/show/32 | |
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| 13th Annual Tybee Festival of the Arts | Monday, August 31 | |
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Over $4000 in prize money for winning artists this
year. Join us for our upscale Art and Fine craft show with exceptional artists,
entertainment, culinary delights, and spirits on October 17th 10-8 and 18th 10-6
(Rain or Shine). This festival is part of the Tybee culture and is establishing
higher standards for participation each year. New location, bigger prizes and
more artists! The festival will take place in a magnificent tent this year just
south of the pier. It will be the hub of island activity on festival weekend and
will include artists from throughout the Southeast. Live Music! Artist Courtesy
Concession booth! Volunteers available for your convenience! Entries will be
juried for cash awards on Saturday morning. No charge to the public. Thousands
of visitors come to this festival each year! Application and fee
information is available on our website: www.tybeearts.org/festival-of-the-arts.php |
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| A Show of Heads - Call for Entries | Monday, August 31 | |
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Slowart Productions presents a thematic exhibition
based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head to be held at the
Limner Gallery, November 6 - December 5, 2009. Open for entry to all artists,
working in any media. $2600 in publication awards. On-line entry form on our
website, by email at slowart@aol.com, or send SASE to SlowArt Productions, 123
Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Prospectus: www.slowart.com/prospectus/head.htm |
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| Call For Artists - Northeast Region | Monday, August 31 | |
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This competiton is open to all artists in the following
states: CT, DE, ME, MA, NJ, NH, NY, PA, RI, VT (other areas, view website
below). Open Studios Competitions are conducted annually in each of 6 regions of
the country. Competitions lead to publication in our bimonthly New American
Paintings which, juried by curators from prominent museums, has extended the
reach of artists and expanded the resources of collectors since 1993. All
styles: painting, drawing, monoprints/types, mixed media; 2-D
only. Submission Checklist: 4 35mm slides OR 4 printouts (any size; no discs please), resume (with contact info), $35 entry fee and SASE to: Open Studios Press, 450 Harrison Ave #304, Boston, MA 02118. Event Web Page: www.newamericanpaintings.com/artistinfo.htm |
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| 11th Annual Abstraction Juried Online International Art Exhibition | Thursday, September 24 | |
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The Upstream People Gallery presents an exhibition with
12 month's gallery representation, October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010,
with approximately 900,000 hits each month. Open to all artists worldwide with
original two- and three-dimensional semi-abstract to pure abstract works in all
media. 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 dicounted entry fee if submitted by our early deadline of September 8, 2009. The final deadline is September 24, 2009. Prospectus: www.upstreampeoplegallery.com |
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| Art Buzz: The 2010 Collection - Call To Visual Artists | Wednesday, September 30 | |
Art Buzz, The 2010 Collection, is now accepting entries
for inclusion into the premier visual arts showcase, hardcover publication. The
juried competition is open to visual artists, worldwide, who work in any visual
art media (must be 18 or older). Art Buzz, the book, is a full color, square
format, hardcover "coffee table" type publication that is scheduled for release
in late January 2010, with a vigorous distribution and marketing plan. The pages
of Art Buzz, The 2010 Collection, are open to all high quality, emerging and
mid-career visual artists including artists that have yet to venture out for
public scrutiny. Art Buzz, founder, artist Tony Blue, knows how important
EXPOSURE is and all serious visual artists are encouraged to enter the juried
competition to be included in the volume, Art Buzz, The 2010 Collection. The Art
Buzz selection process is fair, unbiased and based solely on each individual
artist's submitted work. For more information regarding the competition, awards, fee and entry forms: www.artbuzz.org/competition.html | |
