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UPDATED CALL FOR ENTRIES: 12 12 Gallery Richmond Juried Photography Exhibition

 

Night Canal                                       Martin Mc Fadden, LRPS 

Juror:  Scott Elmquist Photography Editor Style Weekly Richmond, Virginia   Postmark and Online Entry Deadline:  30 January 2012     12 12 GALLERY announces an open call to all artists working with any photographic process to submit entries for its Richmond Juried Photography Exhibition. Photographs taken in the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area are eligible for entry; reference to the specific location may be in the title of the work or in an attached statement. The exhibition juror, Scott Elmquist, will award up to $500 in cash prizes, including a solo exhibition to the artist whose work is awarded best-in-show.   ELIGIBILITY Artists age 18+, working in any photographic process, may submit up to 3 images for consideration. Work previously exhibited at 12 12 Gallery is not eligible.   ENTRY PROCEDURE Entrants are asked to submit digital images ONLY either online or on CD or DVD by mailing or hand-delivering to the gallery. One image may be submitted for each work.   Preparing Digital Files. Work for exhibition will be selected and judged by high-resolution digital images. Generate a digital file of each image at a resolution of 72 ppi, with the longest dimension being 1900 pixels. Save the file in JPG format, at the maximum quality level. Label each file with the last name, first initial, and the number corresponding to the entry number (e.g. SmithJ1). Please identify images on the entry form with the title of the work.   MAILED/HAND-DELIVERED Submissions.  Send or deliver images on CD or DVD with a list of images being submitted that includes, file name, work title, medium, framed work size and sales price for each image you wish to submit.  Mail or hand-deliver to 12 12 Gallery, Zero E. 4th Street, #39, Richmond, Virginia by 11:59PM on Monday, January 30th.  Gallery hours are 12-4 pm Friday-Sunday, but entries may be left under gallery door Monday-Thursday from 10-4:45PM.   ONLINE Submissions. In the body of an e-mail, include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. In this e-mail, please provide file title, work title, medium, framed work size, and sales price for each image you wish to submit. To this e-mail you will attach the images of the work that correspond to this information. Send e-mail with information listed above to 1212galleryrichmond@gmail.com.     Entry Fee and Payment.   Entry Fee:  Each entrant will pay a non-refundable entry fee of $10 (US)  per image, up to  $25 (US) for 3 images.   Payment Methods: Payment of entry fee by PayPal to 1212galleryrichmond@gmail.com (follow PayPal links below), personal check (US only), or money order, payable to "12 12 Gallery" and mailed to 12 12 Gallery, Zero E. 4th Street, #39, Richmond, VA 23224.   Notification and Other Conditions. ALL artists will be notified of selection status by e-mail.  Images of accepted work may be retained for publicity purposes.   SALES All work must be for sale. 12 12 Gallery will receive a 35% commission on the sale of any work.   JUROR Scott Elmquist is the Photography Editor and staff photographer at Style Weekly in Richmond, Virginia, a position he's held since 1999. Style is the well known weekly publication that covers regional political and social issues, as well as arts and culture.   Scott is an award-winning photojournalist; he's won numerous Best-in-Show awards for Specialty News Publication (non-daily) Photography by the Virginia Press Association. He's also been recognized by the Virginia News Photographer Association and the Association of Alternative Weeklies.   He participated in a project documenting oil field workers in Pennsylvania and New York State, resulting in book published in 2008. He currently is working on another book, illustrating mountaintop coal removal in West Virginia.   AWARDS Cash and prizes up to $500 will be awarded solely at the discretion of the exhibition juror.  12 12 Gallery Media Director, Lynn Limon, will award a Director's Choice Award.   AGREEMENT Submitting  an  entry denotes agreement to the terms and conditions as stated in the entry information.  Selected work must be sent ready for installation. Shipping guidelines and requirements will be sent to selected artists. 12 12 Gallery reserves the right not to exhibit work that it deems unsuitable for exhibition.   LARGE-FORMAT PRINTING, matting and framing of selected work is available at an additional cost. Printing, matting, and framing fee structure will be provided for selected artists.   QUESTIONS Contact the gallery by e-mail at 1212galleryrichmond@gmail.com by phone at 804.301.6971, or visit our website at  www.1212galleryrva.com for more information.   2012 SCHEDULE  Postmark/Online Deadline           30 January Notification Emailed By                  6 February Work Received By*                      17 February Artist Reception/Awards 2-5PM     26 February Show Closes                               15 April Pick Up                                       20-22 April Return Shipment                          20-27 April   * GALLERY HOURS Friday - Sunday 12-4PM By Appointment 804.301.6971   LOCATION Plant Zero 0 East 4th Street #39 Richmond, Virginia 23224 WEB ADDRESS www.1212galleryrva.com    PHONE NUMBER 804.301.6971

 ENTRY FEE $10/1 Image

ENTRY FEE $20/2 Images

ENTRY FEE $25/3 Images

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12 12 Gallery International Juried Exhibition of Works On Paper

Fallen                                Martin MCFadden, LRPS

We are very excited to share the latest developments in 12 12 Gallery's move from 12 E. 12th Street to Plant Zero #39 and announce the call for entries for the 12 12 Gallery International Juried Works On Paper Exhibition.  The exhibition juror is Master printmaker, painter, teacher and author, Dan Welden, Director, Hampton Editions, Ltd, Sag Harbor, New York.  Mr. Welden is the originator of the printmaking process known as the Solarplate method.

 

This announcement contains all the details regarding the submission of work for the competition and the ability to pay the entry fee via PayPal.  Access to an online prospectus and entry form will be available soon. 

 

Please feel free to contact us if you have questions regarding the competition.  You may also forward this annoucement to anyone you think may be interested in the opportunity.  We will not have access to their e-mail address or contact information until they determine to submit work for the competition. We look forward to viewing your submissions to the International Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper  2011.

 

POSTMARK AND ONLINE DEADLINE

FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011 

Download International Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper Prospectus

 

 

About The Juror

Dan Welden is a master printmaker, painter, teacher and author. He has been making prints and works on paper for over 40 years. His work has been shown in over 65 international solo exhibitions in museums and galleries and over 500 group exhibitions in the U.S., Europe, China, Australia, New Zealand and Peru.  His work is in many public and private collections throughout the country including the Amity Art Foundation, Baltimore Museum of Art; Portland Museum of Art; and Temple University, among many others.

 

Dan is an innovator at the forefront of the alternative health and safety oriented movement of printmaking, and the originator of a printmaking technique called the Solarplate method. Dan is the Co-Author with Pauline Muir of 'Printmaking in the Sun' published by Watson Guptill in 2001, the comprehensive manual of solarplate methods. He is currently working on an updated edition.

 

As a teacher, Dan continues to inspire students around the world in workshops where he demonstrates how to make solarplates and print both intaglio and relief plates. His has run month-long summer workshops at the Santa Reparata International School of Art in Florence, Italy, attended by students from Europe, Australia and America.  He is a past president of the Society of American Graphic Artists. He has taught printmaking at several colleges in the New York area including Stony Brook University, Suffolk Community College, Long Island University Southampton, and Central Connecticut State University. His demonstrations at the New York State Art Teacher's Association Conferences, Southern Graphics Council and Mid America Print Council Conferences inspire teachers, students and artists to make prints using the safer and greener methods of solarplate etching.

 

Download International Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper Prospectus

 

POSTMARK AND ONLINE DEADLINE

FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011

Artists Wanted's Annual Photography Competition: EXPOSURE

You are invited to participate in Artists Wanted's annual photography competition: EXPOSURE. Our goal is simple - to find amazing photographic talents and expose them to the world in the most potent way possible. Rewards and benefits will be given to all who participate.
One Grand Prize winner will be awarded a Manhattan gallery reception, international publicity and their choice of $10,000 cash or 1 year living rent free in a $1.2 million dollar apartment provided by The Edge in New York City.

Your Deadline is Monday, May 31st.
Send us your best work now at:
www.artistswanted.org

Our panel of judges including acclaimed photographer & filmmaker Lauren Greenfield, New York Times Photo Editor Maura Foley, MoMA Curator Nora Lawrence and JPG Magazine Founders Derek Powazek & Heather Powazek Champ, will choose one photographer for the Grand Prize:

• $10,000 cash or 1-year FREE living at a $1.2 million apartment at The Edge in New York City
• A Manhattan gallery reception
• Airfare & shipping to and from New York City for the event
• International publicity

The public will also cast their vote and the highest rated portfolio will receive the People's Choice Award:

• $2,000 in cash
• A Manhattan gallery reception
• Airfare & shipping to and from New York City for the event

All participants will receive:
An online portfolio searchable by gallerists, press and commercial buyers; A free digital subscription to JPG Magazine; $100 in discounts and credits from Zipcar.com; and discounts and freebies from our generous sponsors.

Call for Entries: The Art of Surviving

The 5th Annual Art Surviving Art Show is seeking artists who have survived breast conditions that would like to share their experiences and stories through their works of art during Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October 2009.

Call for Entries will be on Friday and Saturday, September 18^th & 19^th from noon – 4:00 p.m. in Studio 125 at Art Works.  Artists may submit up to 2 entries and the cost per entry is $5.00.  This will be an all media juried show. Art may be of any subject matter that is considered healing to the artist.  Artwork may be for sale or for showing only.  Artists are encouraged to attend the opening of the show.

The Art of Surviving opening reception will be on September 25^th, 7:00 p.m. at Art Works on 320 Hull Street in Richmond.  The show will display through October 18^th. The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation will be present to answer questions and share the latest information about breast cancer awareness. Donations may be made that evening to the VBCF in honor or in memory of those whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.

For more info on entry submission, please contact Terry Lynn Smith at terry@eyesofthesoulart.net or 804.731.2481

Upcoming Art Contests and Opportunities

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
	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
Zeitgeist 09 United Creators International Exhibit - Call for Entries | Saturday, July 25
	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
Art Calendar's Studio Makeover Contest | Friday, July 31
	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
Studio Visit - Spring 2010 Edition - Call for Entries | Friday, July 31
	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
Autumnal Tints | Monday, August 3
	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. Prospectus: www.stillpointartgallery.com/index.php?action=prospects
The Richeson 75 International Landscape, Seascape & Architectural Art Competition | Wednesday, August 12
	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. Website: www.richeson75.com/callforentries.html Prospectus: www.richeson75.com/prospectus/r75_landscape_09.pdf
OnAngels Magazine - Art & Literary Contest | Saturday, August 15
	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
Portrait - Call for Entries | Tuesday, August 18
	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
11th Annual Photographic Processes Juried Online International Art Exhibition | Monday, August 24
	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
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
13th Annual Tybee Festival of the Arts | Monday, August 31
	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
A Show of Heads - Call for Entries | Monday, August 31
	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
Call For Artists - Northeast Region | Monday, August 31
	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
11th Annual Abstraction Juried Online International Art Exhibition | Thursday, September 24
	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
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

Call for Entries: National Juried Photography Exhibition

POSTMARK AND ONLINE DEADLINE FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2009

12 12 Gallery is pleased to announce the call for entries for our fourth annual photography competition ,the National Juried Photography Exhibition 2009.  This year's juror is Julian Cox, who currently serves as the Curator of Photography at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia.

Julian Cox  joined the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, as the Curator of Photography in 2005.  Cox came from the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles where he served as associate curator in the department of photo-graphs.  He also worked at the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television in Bradford, England, and the National Library of Wales.  He received a Master of Philosophy degree in the history of photography from the University of Wales in 1990, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history from the University of Manchester, England, in 1987.

Cox has organized nu-merous exhibitions on subjects ranging from the dawn of photography's invention in Europe in the 19th century, to contem-porary practice in the United States.  He is the co-author, with Colin Ford, of the critically acclaimed publication: Julia Margaret Cameron: The Complete Photographs (2003), the first catalogue raisonné produced of the work of a photographer. Cox is the author of many scholarly articles and several books. His recent publications include: Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956-1968 (2008), Harry Callahan: Eleanor (2007), Spirit into Matter: The Photographs of Edmund Teske (2004) and Timekeeper: The Photographs of Anthony Friedkin (2004).

Please feel free to contact Martin McFadden, Gallery Director if you have questions regarding the competition.  You may also forward this announcement to anyone you think may be interested in the opportunity.  We will not have access to their e-mail address or contact information until they determine to submit work for the competition.

 

We look forward to seeing your most recent work and submitting your entries to Mr. Cox.

Download the 12 12 Gallery National Juried Photography 2009 prospectus

POSTMARK AND ONLINE DEADLINE FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2009

Calls For Entries in Central Virginia

Via Martin:

" I am writing to make you aware of several calls for entries here in Central Virginia.  Please note that some of these exhibitions are local, regional, national, and even international.  I have made every effort to provide the contact information and a summary of details for each exhibition or competition.  If you have any questions feel free to contact me or the exhibition hosts.

Thank you so much for keeping the arts alive where ever you are and for sharing with our part of the country.  Best of luck with any and all opportunities you choose to pursue".

 

Please note this list is compiled in chronological order by entry deadline.

Art Works April 2009 All-Media Show 

 

DEADLINE:  Work Received Friday, April 17-Saturday, April 18 from 12-6PM

 

Eligibility:  Artists working in all media who can hand-deliver work.

Juror:  Sarah Masters, Artist and Art Instructor, Richmond, Virginia

 

Submission Format:  Actual Work 

Entry Fee:  $10 (US) per entry up to 3 entries.

Prizes:  1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Address:  Art Works Studios and Galleries

                   320 Hull Street

                   Richmond, Virginia 23224

 

Telephone:  804.291.1400

 

E-mail:  glenda@artworksrichmond.com 

Details:  http://www.artworksrichmond.com/CallforEntries.htm

Colors of Life - International Photography Competition   DEADLINE:  Postmark and Online Thursday, April 30, 2009 11:59PM EDT    Eligibility:  Photography Only Juror:  International Panel of Judges   Submission Format:  Digital Images Only Entry Fee:  $42 (US) for up to 3 entries. Prizes:  1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mentions. Address:  The Gallery Art & Design                    1301 Old Logan Road                     Manakin Sabot, Virginia 23103   Telephone:  804.784.1243   Email:  info@the-gallery.it Details:  http://www.colorsoflife.org/photocontest

Crossroads Art Center May 2009 All-Media Show   DEADLINE:  Work Received  Wednesday May 6-Saturday May 9, 10AM-6PM   Eligibility:  Artists working in all-media who can hand-deliver work.   Theme:  "Road Conditions", Paths/Streets/Roads   Juror:  Shannon Dowling, Architecht, Adjunct Professor, VCU, Department of Interior Design   Submission Format:   Actual Work Entry Fee:  $10 (US) per entry up to 4 entries. Prizes:  1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mentions. Address:  Crossroads Art Center                     2016 Staples Mill Road                     Richmond, Virginia 23230   Telephone:  804.278.8950   Email:  info@crossroadsartcenter.com Details:  http://www.crossroadsartcenter.com

radius250 2009    DEADLINE:  Postmark and Online Friday, May 15, 11:59PM EDT   Eligibility:  All media, including photography, by artists working within a 250-mile radius of Richmond, Virginia Juror:  Marlene Rothacker, Director of Exhibitions, International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC    Submission Format:  Digital Images Only  Entry Fee:  $25 (US) for up to 3 entries, $5 each additional entry for total of 5 entries. Prizes:  1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention(s) Address:  artspace                    Zero E. 4th Street                    Richmond, Virginia 23224   Telephone:  804.232.6464   E-mail:  radius250@gmail.com  Details:  http://www.artspacegallery.org/2009/exhibits/radius250/index.htm

Virginia Artists 2009 Juried Exhibition    DEADLINE:  Submission must be received by Friday, May 15 at 6PM EDT   Eligibility:  All media, including photography, by artists living in Virginia, completed in the last two years, and not previously exhibited at CHTAC Juror:  Tatjana Beylotte, Executive Director, 1708 Gallery, Richmond, Virgnia    Submission Format:  Digital Images Only Entry Fee:  $35 (US) for up to 3 entries Prizes:  Several awards totaling $6,750 Address:  Charles H. Taylor Arts Center                    4205 Victoria Boulevard                    Hampton, Virginia 23669   Telephone:  757.727.1490   E-mail:  artscom@hampton.gov  Details:  Printable Prospectus

12 12 Gallery Manchester National Juried Fine Art Exhibition:  Small Works 2009

 

DEADLINE:  Postmark and Online Friday, May 15, 11:59PM EDT

 

Eligibility:  All media, including photography, by artists working in US and Canada

Juror:  Andrea Pollan, Director and Curator, Curator's Office, Washington, DC 

 

Submission Format:  Digital Images Only 

Entry Fee:  $25 (US) for up to 3 entries, $5 each additional entry for total of 5 entries.

Prizes:  1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention(s)

Address:  12 12 Gallery

                   12 East 12th Street

                   Richmond, Virginia 23224

 

Telephone:  804.233.9957

 

E-mail:  1212galleryrichmond@gmail.com 

Details:  http://1212gallery.typepad.com/1212gallery/call-for-entries.html

Manchester National Juried Fine Art Exhibition: Small Works 2009

12 12 Gallery
Manchester National Juried Fine Art Exhibition:  Small Works 2009
 
Juror:  Andrea Pollan Director and Curator
Curator's Office
Washington, DC

 

Postmark and Online Submission Deadline:  May 15, 2009 @ 11:59 PM

 

Richmond Virginia's 12 12 Gallery announces an open call to artists, including photographers, to submit entries for its third annual Manchester National Juried Fine Art Exhibition: Small Works 2009.  Exhibition juror, Andrea Pollan, Director and Curator, Curator's Office, Washington, DC, will award over $1000 in cash prizes.
 
Eligibility
Artists age 18+, working in 2D and 3D with any medium, in the United States and Canada, may submit 3 digital images to be considered for the exhibition.  Additional images may be submitted at additional cost for up to a total of 5 works.  Work that has been previously exhibited at 12 12 Gallery is not eligible.
 
Entry Procedure
Entrants may submit DIGITAL IMAGES online or on CD.  Only one image may be submitted for each 2D work.  Up to three images to show dimension or perspective may be submitted for each 3D, where each set of 3 images, constitutes on entry for that specific piece.   Diptychs or triptychs are counted as one work, but must be on one image.  Size of artwork must be limited to presentation size maximum of 12" X 12".
 
Preparing Digital Files.  Generate digital file of image at a resolution of 72 ppi, with the longest dimension being 800 pixels.  Save the file in PC format at a quality level of 10-12, where the final image size is 1.5MB or less.  Label each file with the last name, first initial, and the number corresponding to the entry number (e.g.  SmithJ1).  Please identify images on the entry form or online submission with the title of the work.

Mailed or Hand-Delivered Entries.  CD, completed entry form, entry fee, and SASE (for return of CD and notification) must be post-marked by Friday, May 15, 2009 and sent to 12 12 Gallery, 12 East 12th Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23224.

Online Entries.  In the body of an E-mail, include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.  In this E-mail, please provide file title, work title, medium, framed work size, and sales price for each image you wish to submit.  To this  E-mail you will attach the images of the work that correspond to the information provided.  Send      E-mail to 1212galleryrichmond@gmail.com with MNJFAESW 2009 in the subject line, by 11:59 PM Friday, May 15, 2009.
 
Entry Fee and Payment.  Each entrant is required to pay a non-refundable $25.00 (US) entry fee for 3 images.  Additional images, at $5.00 (US) each, for up to 5 total images, may be submitted.  Slides may by submitted for an extra $2.50 (US) for each image and the gallery will generate the digital image.  Payment of entry fee will be accepted via PayPal, personal check, or money order mailed to the gallery by the postmark deadline.
 
Other Conditions.  Entry forms may be photocopied.  Incomplete entries or unlabeled slides will not be considered.  Please note that images of accepted work may be retained for publicity purposes and will be returned after the exhibition closes.  Entries will not be returned without SASE and adequate postage.  Artists submitting work online will be notified of acceptance by E-mail.  Artist statements, bios, and resumes may be requested upon acceptance to the exhibition.
 
Awards
Cash prizes over $1000 will be awarded solely at the discretion of the exhibition juror.  Recognition of work by Ms. Pollan may also be designated to the extent she deems appropriate.  These designations may not include a cash prize.

Sales
All work must be for sale.  12 12 Gallery will receive a 35% commission on the sale of any work.

Accepted Work
Accepted work will be received during regular gallery hours starting June 18, 2009 and must be ready to exhibit.  12 12 Gallery reserves the right not to exhibit work that it deems unsuitable for exhibition.

Liability and Agreement
Although extreme care will be taken with all entries and works of art, 12 12 Gallery cannot be responsible for entries and work in transit to or from the exhibition.  Work will be covered at 100% of the designated value while in the gallery's possession.  12 12 Gallery is not responsible for unlabeled CDs.  Signing the entry form denotes agreement to the terms and conditions as stated in the entry information.  Permission to photograph accepted work for publicity purposes shall be understood to be granted unless specifically denied.

Juror
Andrea Pollan is the Director and Curator of the Curator's Office in Washington, DC. She has worked for over twenty years in the visual fine arts. Trained as an art historian at Yale University, she has organized over ninety exhibitions of contemporary art for museums and galleries regionally and nationally. She has written numerous catalogs and exhibition brochures. Pollan has juried scores of art exhibitions and art fairs in the region including an exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.

She served as Exhibitions Director of the McLean Project for the Arts in Virginia and was curator at the Arlington Arts Center prior to that. She has worked for the Trust for Museum Exhibitions, the Yale University Art Gallery, and two regional commercial galleries.

Pollan received an Arts Administration Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1994. She has served on numerous boards and recently served on the board of the D.C. Chapter of ArtTable, a national association of women arts administrators.
 
Schedule
Postmark/Online Deadline            May 15 (11:59PM)
Notification Sent                         June 1
Shipped Work Received               June 18-26
Hand-Deliver Work                      June 18-21, 25-26
Opening Reception/Awards         June 28
Show Closes                                August 2
Pick Up                                       August 13-16
Return Shipment                         August 20-21

Download the Prospectus and the Entry Form in PDF, here.

Art Show and Benefit - Equality Virginia - Celebrating 20 Years

To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Equality Virginia is currently accepting submissions for an Art Show and Auction Benefit. The application deadline is February 27, 2009. Selected artists will be showcased at the GCCR Gallery March 13 through April 2, 2009. All works will be auctioned at the Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner April 4, 2009.

Equality Virginia
Equality Virginia is a statewide, non-partisan lobbying, outreach and education organization seeking equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Virginians. We work to help protect families, end discrimination and build safe communities. Your donation of art will help Equality Virginia achieve these goals. For more information, go to Equality Virginia's website.

2009 Commonwealth Dinner
More than 1000 GLBT and allied people are expected to attend the dinner this year. The evening will include recognition of twenty OUTstanding Virginians (historical and living). Emmy award winning actor, Leslie Jordan will provide the evening’s entertainment. For more information, visit Equality Virginia's Commonwealth Dinner page.

Art Show and Auction Benefit
The application deadline is February 27, 2009. Selected artists will be showcased at the GCCR Gallery March 13 through April 2, 2009. All works accepted will be auctioned at the Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner April 4, 2009. Submit JPEGs to artshow@equalityvirginia.org

Awards
Cash prizes totaling $1250 will be awarded. All selected pieces become the property of Equality Virginia and will be included in the auction. Artists have the option of retaining up to 25% of final auction sale.

Eligibility and deadlines
Original works in all mediums considered. Pieces should have a minimum value of $250 and be easily transportable. Submissions should be made to artshow@equalityvirginia.org in JPEG format by February 27, 2009. in JPEG format by February 27, 2009. Images must be less than two megabytes in size and submissions should include a brief description of the work and the artist.

About the Juror
Norman F. Goodwin: Born and raised in Norfolk, Norman Goodwin was educated at Cooper Union, Columbia University and the London School of Conservation. His paintings are widely collected by both individuals and museums, including MOMA, the Chrysler Museum, Art Institute of Chicago and the Nasher Museum at Duke University. Norman is a certified fine arts appraiser and conservator.

Sylvia White Gallery 2009 Exhibition Opportunities

2009 National Juried Exhibition

July 8-August 8 - Solo Exhibition

August 22-September 12 - Group Show Exhibition

Entry Deadline: Received by May 30, 2009

Download full prospectus @ http://www.artadvice.com/juried.pdf

This summer, the Sylvia White Gallery will be awarding two exhibition opportunities in our gallery space in Ventura, California's New Art City.

Sylvia White Gallery
1783 Main Street
Ventura CA93001
805.643.8300
email: info@artadvice.com
website & virtual tour: http://www.sylviawhite.com
Gallery Hours are Wednesday - Saturday, Noon- 5:00pm