Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works for consideration. You are welcome to submit works in any medium. (painting, photography, printmaking, video art, installation, films, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc). The theme of the exhibition is OPEN.

Any artist from any background can submit any of their work. There is no charge to submit your application, please feel free to share your work with us.

We proudly present the Women's Only Online Fine Art Competition—an exclusive opportunity for women artists to globally show their collective talents. Both 2D and 3D artists are encouraged to apply.
This open theme (Artist Choice) competition invites women artists to submit their best artwork or photographs. A $250 cash prize is awarded to the 1st place winner.
For this competition, there is no specified theme, (Artist Choice) allowing artists the freedom to explore any subject matter and express their creativity through various media. Whether you specialize in representational or abstract art, photography, or digital arts, we welcome your finest work for our online group exhibition.
Join us in honoring the remarkable contribution and creativity of women in the arts.

Artists must be 18 years of age or above.

A week-long, in-person residency that coincides with Kolaj Fest New Orleans (12-16 June 2024), during which artists will explore the city, learn about the history and materials of street art, and make artwork for public display that Kolaj Fest attendees and New Orleanians will be able to view.

Virtual Sessions: Monday, 20 May 2024, 4-6PM EST and Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 4-6PM EST
In Person: 5PM on Sunday, 9 June to Noon on Sunday, 16 June 2024
Early Deadline to Apply: 31 March 2024. The Final Deadline (if space is available) is 28 April 2024. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until space is filled. Artists are encouraged to apply well before the deadline.

In this week-long, project-driven collage residency, artists will delve into the history, methods, and major artists of the “street art” movement with a particular emphasis on collage. Participants will endeavor to put some of those methods into practice, taking their collage art out into the streets. Documenting the entire process will be integral to the project, as the resulting work will be published in a Kolaj Street Krewe zine to be announced at a later date.

This residency is an extension of the ongoing Kolaj Street Krewe project. Kolaj Street Krewe, an informal group of artists interested in this subject, explores the role of collage in street art as a practice and phenomenon. The group formed out of a chance meeting of FANCLUB13, Rosie Schinners, and Laurie O’Brien at Kolaj Fest New Orleans in 2018. Realizing the three of them shared an interest in collage street art, they decided to form a group and pitch a project at Kolaj Fest New Orleans in 2019. During COVID-19, the Krewe led a forum as part of Kolaj LIVE Online which resulted in a Call to Artists. In July 2021, fourteen artists participated in the virtual Collage as Street Art Residency. This history is documented in the book, Wallflowers: Collage as Street Art. Today, the project manifests as residencies, presentations, articles, and publications. An in-person residency took place alongside Kolaj Fest New Orleans 2023 and Kolaj Institute is offering this opportunity again during Kolaj Fest New Orleans 2024.

Leading the residency is Lance Rothstein, aka FANCLUB 13, who has been creating street art for over 20 years in over 25 US cities and 31 European cities. Rothstein writes, “I consider my work to be a bit like archaeology, collecting the discarded items from people’s everyday lives and rearranging them in new relationships. Then I usually send them back out to the streets in this new form, with a new purpose. I look forward to continuing my personal scavenger hunt, finding little trashy treasures and combining them into intricate relationships for people to come across on the streets.”

Artists will arrive in New Orleans on the Sunday before Kolaj Fest begins and will spend those days coming together to learn about the work and methods of several established artists and discuss new techniques and strategies, with topics such as Placement, Materials, Visibility, Message, and Legality. Each day, we will challenge participants to get their work out onto the streets, document the process, and share it with the group for discussion and critique. There will be sanctioned walls where artists will have permission to put up their work and during Kolaj Fest attendees will be encouraged to seek them out as they tour the city. Once Kolaj Fest starts, the artists in this residency will be let loose from the formal sessions and encouraged to participate in Kolaj Fest programming while also keeping an eye out for street art opportunities. As Kolaj Fest comes to an end, the residency will meet once more to debrief and digest the experience together.

The cost of the residency is $750 USD. Registration to Kolaj Fest New Orleans is included in the cost. Artists are responsible for their own travel to and accommodations in New Orleans. No artist will be turned away for lack of funds and the organizers will work with artists to build a financial aid package.

This year’s O+ Festival explores the duality of noise.
In this year of consequential electoral politics, protest, war, disinformation, oversaturation and overstimulation we are seeking to examine, engage with and transcend the noise of our humanity.

Noise can be heard, seen or felt. It is not merely a nuisance or disturbance to be silenced but a dynamic force that shapes our perceptions, emotions, and interactions. It is a metaphor for the constant barrage of stimuli that inundates our senses, shaping our perceptions and influencing our behaviors. It is the gray area between what appears black and white where the majority of life happens. It can distract, obscure, and harm as it can also clarify, motivate and energize.

Within noise lies the potential for both disruption and innovation, discord and harmony. At once, noise has the capacity to uplift, inspire, and unite as well as to be used to disrupt or distract us from what is real or distance us from the sounds of our own minds. Noise can be righteous, insistent, a catalyst for profound transformation, a source of creativity, and a vehicle for social change. Through embracing the richness of noise in all its forms, we seek to foster a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between individual expression and collective experience. There are power dynamics inherent in noise – who controls the narrative, whose voices are amplified, and whose are silenced. Inequities and injustices are perpetuated by the amplification of certain voices over others. We can reclaim agency in the face of noise, forging connections, and building communities grounded in empathy and understanding. But we must reflect critically on the threats posed by the manipulation of reality in the digital age and not be overwhelmed into complicity by the din.

We are calling artists, musicians and writers of all mediums, genres and modalities to explore the paradoxical nature of noise and its role in shaping our shared human experience. They are invited to reflect on their own relationship with noise – to interrogate the sources of discord in their lives and envision pathways toward harmony and equilibrium. From vibrant murals that capture the pulse and persistence of life on a grand scale to immersive, intimate soundscapes that invite contemplation, to drum beats, exclamations, collective exhales and shared silence, we hope to build a symphony of noise– full of the beauty, dissonance, harmony and resonance, chaos, silence and amplification – in order to reframe noise not as a disturbance, but as a vibrant force of empowerment, positivity, liberation and connection from which deeper truths can emerge.

Join us in celebrating 10 Editions of artistry and creativity! The Boynes Artist Award invites artists worldwide to participate in our historic 10th Edition. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the arts, we offer a platform where artists of all backgrounds and experience levels can shine on a global stage.

📅 Key Dates:

- Submissions Open: January 21, 2024
- Early Bird Deadline: February 28, 2024 (25% off)
- Regular Deadline: April 29, 2024
- Winner & Finalists Announced: May 30, 2024

🏆 Prizes:
1st Place:

- $3000 Cash Prize
- Access to the Residency Network
- Advertising Package with the Boynes Artist Award (worth $2000 USD)
- Winning Work Showcased on the Homepage
- Published Interview with the Boynes Artist Award

10 Finalists:

- Published Interview
- Access to the Residency Network
- Finalist Certificate

Join us in this milestone edition and seize the opportunity to gain exposure, recognition, and support for your artistic journey. Our esteemed panel of jurors from diverse backgrounds will celebrate your creativity in all its forms.

Visit our website for submission guidelines and more details. Don't miss the chance to be a part of the historic 10th Edition of the Boynes Artist Award!

The Buffalo Bills Art Program seeks to commission a professional visual artist, or artist team, to create exterior public artwork(s) to be placed at the New Highmark Stadium grounds. Selected artist or artist team's scope will include, but not limited to, imagining, proposing, designing, engineering, fabricating, delivery, and installation of a herd of large-scale American Bison (buffalo). Project meetings and working closely with stakeholders required. This artwork will be thematic, public-facing, and part of the permanent collection at the Stadium.

Project

The Buffalo Bills Art Program seeks to commission a professional visual artist, or artist team, to create public artwork(s) to be placed in New Highmark Stadium. This artwork will be thematic, public-facing, and part of the permanent collection at the Stadium.

Commission Description:

An exterior, public, large-scale, custom commissioned permanent sculpture featuring a herd of American Bison. Location within the public “family circle” area of New Highmark Stadium grounds.

Commission Theme & Prompt: a herd of large-scale American Bison (buffalo) to be imagined, designed, engineered, fabricated, and installed by an artist/artist team as a monument to the Buffalo Bills experience.

To learn more about the Theme,

Watch the “Exclusive Inside Look At The Bills Stadium Experience | Built For Buffalo”

Episode 2: The Experience

https://youtu.be/-XEwmlBrF0g?si=34t753p_j8wPprd1

About the Site: “Family Circle”

An exterior, accessible area outside New Highmark Stadium where family, friends, and fans can gather, take photos, engage with public art, and learn about the history of the Buffalo Bills.

This space is the ceremonial front door to the stadium with the highest volume of spectators coming into this corner of the stadium. This communal space visually and historically ties the existing team store and Highmark Stadium in with the new stadium and the Bills family future. The element that is the focus in the foreground is the family of Buffalo sculptures that range in size and height. The setting for these sculptures includes: a raised concrete plinth to elevate the sculptures, exposed boulders and cobbles on the ground plane, a large swath of tall ornamental grasses in the background of the sculptures, and concrete seat walls surrounding the space.

Framing this central communal area are seat walls, terraces and a variety of ornamental planting in the 3-4’ height range with large shade trees creating a corridor to focus the eye on the new stadium and Buffalo sculptures. The ground plane helps to tie all the Family Circle elements together. A mix of concrete and exposed aggregate concrete helps to reinforce the definition of the Family Circle while encouraging circulation into and around this space.

View Site Details & Specs

For more information about the site visit:

https://www.buffalobills.com/news/stadium-news

https://www.buffalobillsnewstadium.com

About New Highmark Stadium Project: Watch

Episode 1: The Concepting Behind the New Bills Stadium https://youtu.be/TYJxJdICI1I?si=_MFSeCqXMUQIBQKH

Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium Background

Highmark Stadium is a stadium in Orchard Park, New York, in the Southtowns of the Buffalo metropolitan area. The stadium opened as Rich Stadium in 1973 and is the home venue of the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills. It was recognized as Ralph Wilson Stadium from 1998 to 2015, New Era Field from 2016 to 2019, and Bills Stadium in 2020. The stadium is open-air, with a capacity of 71,870. It has never had a natural grass field. In 1998, $57 million were spent to refit the stadium with larger seats and more luxury and club seating as part of the Bills lease renewal with Erie County. Highmark Stadium has hosted multiple concerts, including The Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead. Highmark Stadium is well known for having some of the most fervent fans in the National Football League.

The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The Bills compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) East division. Founded in 1959 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL), the Bills joined the NFL in 1970 following the AFL-NFL merger. The franchise is owned by Terry and Kim Pegula, who purchased the Bills after the death of original owner Ralph Wilson in 2014.

The Bills won consecutive AFL Championships in 1964 and 1965. The Bills appeared in four consecutive Super Bowls from 1990 to 1993. The Bills have a current streak of five consecutive playoff appearances.

Buffalo Bills New Highmark Stadium Project Description

New Highmark Stadium is an American football stadium under construction in Orchard Park, New York. It will replace the Bills’ existing stadium of the same name and is expected to open in time for the 2026 NFL season. The 62,000-seat stadium is being designed by Populous, a group that has designed twelve other active NFL stadiums.

The project includes a new 1.35 million GSF open-air stadium, 18,750 SF ancillary building, demolition of the current stadium, and related site development. The stadium’s capacity will be a minimum of 60,000 seats with an expandable capacity to hold special events. Premium areas will include suites, ledge seats, clubs, and other premium seating products.

The stadium will include state-of-the-art video and scoreboards, sound system, administrative and event staff offices and lockers, broadcast facilities, team store, locker rooms, food service kitchens and concessions, signage, sports lighting, maintenance, and storage areas, plaza, parking, and site landscaping.

The groundbreaking for the stadium occurred in June 2023.

Over the next year, the Buffalo Bills Art Program at Highmark Stadium will include Calls for Art of various sizes and budgets for newly commissioned artworks. The first artwork to be commissioned will be the American Bison sculptures.

Delivering a World-Class Stadium for the Buffalo Bills

The Bills, in conjunction with Legends, and stadium architectural firm, Populous, have left no stone unturned in covering every innovative element of new stadium design. The stadium exterior highlights a visual identity that reflects some of the historical architecture of Buffalo, while also delivering a modern appearance.

New Highmark Stadium will foster culture of:

• Belonging: a culture of Bills fans, where they can be together as a community

• Pride: a culture that lives and breathes for the Bills

• Generosity: a culture that finds a place in their hearts to be generous

• Honor: a culture that knows how to honor those that have graced the uniform and those who cheer the loudest

• Respect: a culture that respects the grounds built for them

It's also a place to call home through:

• Football: the place where every football fan wants to be, and the place where every visiting team hates to play

• Functionality: the place where no one notices the things that make it function well

• Comfort: the place where it feels warm and safe; safe for families

• Thoughtfulness: the place every other NFL franchise will say, ‘Wow, they thought of everything,”

• Experience: the place where fans experience the loudest, vibrant, toughest, ground shaking Bills football

Budget

The American Bison sculpture commission location and budget are as follows:

Location: Exterior Family Circle

Budget: up to $5,000,000 (five million US dollars), all inclusive

Budget includes, but is not limited to, semifinalist stipends, design fees, travel, engineering, fabrication, supplies, material costs, meeting and administration hours, labor, artists legal review fees, approval by a New York-licensed engineer, permits, licenses, lighting, equipment rental, shipping, delivery, documentation, installation.

Application Requirements
RFQ Submission Materials

Please submit the following via https://www.callforentry.org/ by no later than Monday, April 29, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. MST. Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered. Submissions emailed, mailed, or hand-delivered outside of callforentry.org intake program will not be considered. The Buffalo Bills Art Program Consultant, Stakeholders and/or Administrators reserve the right to conduct on-site or telephone interviews to clarify submission materials as needed.

No new artwork proposals are needed at the RFQ phase. Only semifinalists invited to the RFP phase will create artwork proposals for review. The selected Shortlisted Artists will be notified by May 2024.

Artist Statement/Team bio

• briefly introduce yourself/your team

Letter of Interest, up to 1-page

• Clearly describe your interest in the project and how you/your team will be able to contribute to its success.

• Articulate your interest and/or experience in public art design, fabrication &/or project collaboration.

• Summarize your experience in developing and/or executing creative projects of this scope in the public realm at stadiums, Buffalo NY (if applicable), Municipal buildings, and beyond (i.e. site-specific art installations, interactive and participatory artworks, multimedia projects, creative placemaking events, festivals, etc.).

Resume/CV

• Include a resume/CV for each member of your team, if applicable, (combine as a multi-page document for upload)

• Artist’s Experience: list your professional experience including any commissions,

residencies, touring, exhibitions, collaborations, and projects involving the community, and

work in the public sector.

• Education: list your educational background and training

• Experience working with organizations, institutions, developers, locally and beyond

References

• 3 professional references

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The Chicago-based Harpo Foundation was established in 2006 to support emerging visual artists, stimulate creative inquiry, and encourage new modes of thinking about art.

To that end, the foundation is inviting applications for its Visual Artists Grants program. Through the program, grants of up to $10,000 will provide direct support to underrecognized visual artists age 21 or older. Applications are evaluated on the basis of the quality of the artist’s work, the potential to expand aesthetic inquiry, and its relationship to the foundation’s priority to provide support to visual artists who are under recognized by the field.

 Digital Art, Assemblage and Hand Cut Paper Collage II is an exhibition that will focus on the various forms of digital art, paper collage and 3D assemblage. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery from June 20 - July 13, 2024. Entry is open to all forms of digital art, paper collage, assemblages and combinations thereof. The entry deadline is April 30, 2024. Online entry form is at http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/digital_paper.htm

South Porch Artists Residency is a retreat space for working artists, scholars and clergy to pursue creative projects. Located on an historic property in downtown Summerville, SC, South Porch immerses residents in the evocative setting of a small Southern town, just half an hour from downtown Charleston. Up to six residents at a time are offered comfortable lodgings and studio work space, either in our 1835 Main House or contemporary Cottage Studio. Residents apply for stays of one, two, three or four weeks, arriving and departing on a Monday. For more information see our website: www.southporchartists.org

We believe that artists, writers, scholars and clergy – while often undervalued – provide essential services to our community, and to each of us as human beings. They uncover the universe, reveal our common humanity, expose injustice, point to reconciliation, and nurture our hearts, minds and spirits. Our mission is to support the essential work of these makers and thinkers by offering them dedicated space, time and community, and to enrich the people of the Lowcountry and our residents through personal and cultural exchange. At South Porch we are guided by the values of inclusion, community, caring and creativity.

Artists and thinkers, ages 21+, ranging from emerging to established and working in variety of genres are welcome to apply.

With support from Arts Council England, Habib Hajallie offers a paid opportunity to exhibit and provide mentorship to 4 emerging artists from ethnically diverse backgrounds, with connections to Dartford and surrounding areas. He intends to use my experience of being a full-time artist to galvanise the careers of artists looking to develop their professional practice. The exhibition will open in September 2024 at The Mick Jagger Centre.

About Habib Hajallie
Habib Hajallie is an elected member of The Royal Society of British Artists, winner of The UK New Artist of The Year Award 2022 and an honouree on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list 2023. Hajallie looks to champion figures from ethnically diverse backgrounds that have conspicuously been omitted from traditional British portraiture.

The Exploration Residences are part of a professional program that assists residents with the research resources and local contacts necessary for their specific projects. Participants receive reviews of their projects by specialized professionals and enrich themselves with the vision of the ´ace team, as well as colleagues-in-residence, during our frequent “Brainstorming” meetings. For their part, SUB30 residents also receive academic tutoring and critiques.

These residencies are aimed to professional and emerging artists/performers, that come from any discipline within the Visual Arts, who can work independently in a visual, sound or performance research. Curators or art historians who want to have a space for reflection and take advantage of our expertises and library (specialized in photography, print and digital media) to research, study or write, while being immersed in an extraordinary and challenging cultural environment.

The Exploration Residences provides 4 weeks artistic “time out” emphasizing the process over the presentation of the results. This format encourages residents to get inspiration from the new experiences achieved through the interaction with other residents and the rich cultural environment that the city of Buenos Aires provides.

$24,000 awarded annually, exhibition, international recognition, publication, and more!

10 Winners, 18 Shortlisted, 60 Longlisted. Feedback available to all entrants.

View our outstanding recent Winners here: https://homiens.com/winners-of-the-homiens-art-prize/

- All entrants can elect to receive detailed feedback.

- 10 Winners each receive an unrestricted cash prize of $400 USD, are exhibited by Homiens and published in our exhibition catalog, receive an optional interview, feature in our prestigious annual publication, the Homiens 60, and may request a letter of recommendation from our Jurors.

- 18 Shortlisted artists are exhibited by Homiens, and published in our exhibition catalogue.

- 60 Longlisted artists are celebrated on our website.

- All entrants are considered for exhibition by Homiens.

- All artworks accepted, and all artists encouraged to enter.

- The Prize takes place entirely online.

Read more and enter here: https://homiens.com/homiens-art-prize/

Recipient: One New York City-based artist working in performance art.
Grant: $10,000 to fund projects in performance, media, exhibition, and/or publication.
Requirement: Project must be completed within one year of receiving the award.

The artist selected for the inaugural 2024 grant will have the added requirement of being a mid or late-career artist, including past recipients of the Franklin Furnace FUND for Performance Art.

The selection panel will meet in July, 2024 and the award recipient will be publicly announced in October, 2024.

Create! Magazine is thrilled to announce an open call for art juried by Camille and Michael of Cohle Gallery, Paris, France. We are passionate about providing visibility and publishing opportunities to the art community through our platform and magazines.
Create! Magazine is thrilled to announce an open call for art juried by Camille and Michael of Cohle Gallery, Paris, France. We are passionate about providing visibility and publishing opportunities to the art community through our platform and magazines.
Create! Magazine is thrilled to announce an open call for art juried by Camille and Michael of Cohle Gallery, Paris, France. We are passionate about providing visibility and publishing opportunities to the art community through our platform and magazines.
‍‍About Our Guest Curator

Cohle Gallery, founded in 2016 and located in the heart of Paris, is run by Camille and Michael. They left their corporate careers to pursue their shared love for art. Cohle Gallery showcases a range of rising talents through collective and solo exhibitions, both locally and globally through their online presence. Their vision is to support artists, nurture creativity, and share their excitement for contemporary art. Visitors are encouraged to explore their site and reach out for assistance in starting or expanding their art collections.

Submission Information

‍You must complete the application via this form to be eligible for this opportunity. Please read the format requirements carefully to avoid errors with the form. Send any questions or concerns you may have via email to [email protected].

About Create! Magazine:

Welcome to Create! Magazine, a vibrant platform dedicated to uplifting and promoting the work of contemporary artists since its inception in 2013. Initially launched as Fresh Paint Magazine, we evolved into Create! Magazine in 2016 with a renewed vision: to shine a spotlight on the phenomenal talents of emerging artists across various mediums. Over the years, we have had the privilege of featuring thousands of artists worldwide, delving into the narratives, inspirations, and creative processes that fuel their work.

The Magnum Foundation and the Inge Morath Estate are pleased to announce the 23rd annual Inge Morath Award, a $7,500 grant given to a woman or nonbinary photographer under the age of 30 to support the completion of a long-term documentary project. One finalist will also receive a $1,000 grant in support of their project.

Inge Morath was an Austrian-born photographer who was associated with Magnum Photos for nearly fifty years. After her death in 2002, the Inge Morath Foundation was established with a limited-term mission to manage Morath’s estate and facilitate the study and appreciation of her contribution to photography. With the closure of the research space in 2014, the Inge Morath archive was acquired by the Beinecke Library at Yale University, and a set of Morath’s master prints by the Yale University Art Gallery, where they are now available to scholars.

Celestial inspiration in this light pollution free zone is one of the best reasons to spend time here for a residency. And during the day you can hug donkeys, take walks into a rural rolling hill landscape, and sink into a different pace of life.

That means the annual Perseids Meteor Shower should be on your bucket list especially if you live in an urban environment. These are evenings where you'll want to be up late, hang out in an adirondack or on the porch and gaze at the colorful action. "The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862. The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 11 and the morning of August 12. The first quarter moon will block out some of the fainter meteors in the early evening. But the Moon will set shortly after midnight leaving dark skies for what could be an excellent early morning show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky." -seasky.org

If 'summer' is the only time you can get on the road for a residency or retreat, then consider spending a week or two in the foothills of Appalachia where you can venture daily to our private spot on the Buffalo River. If nature is your muse, inspiration, or collaborator, then you will want to relish in the lusciousness of the environment at our rural location. Many from outside the area typically comment on how green it is here. By August, some of the leaves will start to change as the days are shorter, but it's still a time to connect to your inner child feeling the last bits of 'summer'.

If you are in academics, get one last dose of creative flexibility and freedom before another academic year envelopes you.

Take advantage of the low light pollution in this special area called the Western Highland Rim of mid-south Tennessee. Make sure to take time to star-gaze!

The new moon is August 4th so you will be able to see the Milky way on clear nights. The full moon is August 19 (a blue moon).

Minimum stay is one week. Apply today to secure your spot for this year's star-gazing residency opportunity. Visit the program f.a.q. page for more information.

To celebrate Pride Month, Arts Gowanus is partnering with Brooklyn Pride and The Old Stone House & Washington Park to present an outdoor art exhibit featuring works by Brooklyn-based LGBTQIA+ artists. We are currently accepting submissions for Pride: All Day, Every Day.
Artwork included in this exhibition should represent and celebrate what PRIDE means to the artist and/or Brooklyn's LGBTQIA+ community. Accepted artworks will be printed on vinyl banners and displayed on the fence surrounding The Old Stone House and Washington Park from June 1 – August 31, 2024.

This call is open to both emerging and established artists who work in any style or medium. This exhibition will also take place online, with the original version of each work available for sale on the Arts Gowanus website.

The banners displaying the artwork will be 36 x 36 inches and will include a short description of the artwork.

Are you an artist looking to elevate your understanding of face to face direct art sales at exhibitions? Join us for an immersive and practical short course designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies for selling art effectively. The Visual Arts Association (VAA) proudly presents the Art Sales Academy, a four-week programme that will empower you with the knowledge and tactics used by leading galleries and experts in the art sales industry.
As an artist, understanding the art of selling without “selling” is crucial in today’s competitive art market. In this Art Sales Academy the VAA will share the entire selling process, from introductions, creating compelling dialogue, to closing a sale and beyond. In these four weekly sessions, commencing on 30th April at 13:00, you’ll embark on a transformative journey to enhance your sales proficiency and develop lasting relationships with collectors and buyers.

Session 1: The Foundation of Art Sales
– Understanding buyer behavior and motivations in the art market
– Crafting an effective and captivating elevator pitch
– Articulating your artistic vision and speaking confidently about your artwork
-How to make introductions and open conversations.
Session 2: Closing Sales Techniques and Pricing Your Artwork
– Mastering the art of negotiating and closing sales successfully
– Pricing strategies for artwork and communicating value to potential buyers
– Converting art inquiries into loyal clients and collectors
Session 3: Building Long Term Relationships
– Establishing meaningful and lasting relationships with potential buyers and patrons.
– Identifying prospective clients and nurturing client relationships
– Understanding the value of client retention and loyalty in the art market
Session 4: Art Sales Strategies and Beyond
– Unveiling powerful strategies for selling art with impact
– Exploring the transition from casual buyers to dedicated art collectors
– Gaining a greater understanding of the art market and how to navigate it successfully
Common Mistakes and Selling Authentically:
– Identifying and avoiding common pitfalls in the art sales process
– Embracing the art of selling without compromising authenticity
– Learning from the tactics used by leading galleries to enhance your selling approach

The 14th Annual PleinAir Salon is a monthly online art competition with 12 cycles, and is open to a variety of mediums and styles. It’s not just for plein air painters! We invite a variety of top master artists, museum directors and gallery owners to judge each month. All monthly winners are automatically included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winner receives $15,000 and has their painting featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine, the #1 representational art magazine at Barnes & Noble. The 14th Annual PleinAir Salon Awards will take place in May 2025.

In addition to a total of $50,000 in ALL Cash Prizes, winners receive exposure and recognition through our various magazines, websites, newsletters and social media platforms.

Early Bird Registration ends on the 15th of each month. Enter before the deadline to receive 25% off every entry. The regular cost is $38 for the first entry, and just $16 for each additional entry. Artists are welcome to enter as many paintings as they like, in as many categories as they like.

The Production Residencies aims to support emerging and career artists within the Visual Arts for the production/creation of either new works (which may include an exhibition / a site specific installation) or a work in progress adapted for the local context. All kind of projects are welcome. However, due to its facilities and expertise, ´ace pay special attention to those proposals that questions the singularity of the art object by using the reproducible capacity of printmaking, photography, new media, design and/or their interfaces, blurring their boundaries.

The Program is intended to foster personal vision by offering professional and emerging artists a unique opportunity to create without interruption. ´ace team and associated professionals do support the creative process by way of facilities, mentorships and services in the creative studio. The residents will expand their art and experience by making contact with Argentine and other international artists, while working in the dynamic environment that the city of Buenos Aires provides.

Because we firmly believe that diversity enriches us, the artists selected in our Exploration Residency Program are not discriminated against by race, skin color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Our flagship residence encourages the exploration of ground-breaking forms in contemporary artistic practices by offering facilities and support to produce new projects. This residency offers 4 weeks artistic ‘time out’ in one of the world’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. Artists may work on individual or collaborative projects proposed by themselves.

The health of the jewelry industry depends on the continuous flow of new talent and design creativity. It is critical that new artists also hone their business skills in order to effectively manage their small businesses in today's global market. Each summer Halstead awards a grant to a new jewelry designer working primarily in silver.
The grand prize consists of $7,500 in start-up capital and $1,000 in merchandise as well as recognition in the industry. We also recognize finalists who receive a smaller cash prize and help promoting their business. The most valuable reward the winner and finalists receive is a personalized feedback report complied with notes from all of the judges.
The Halstead Grant started in 2006 and has helped many talented jewelry artists gain a foothold in this challenging field. Past winners agree that receiving the award was a turning point early in their careers when they were wavering on whether or not the jewelry studio was the right place for them. Being singled out by the grant program affirmed their choices and gave them a push to make their business dreams a reality. We hear that the money helps a little bit too!

Fusion Art invites submissions for the 8th Annual Colors art competition for an online exhibition during the month of May 2024.

For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography using a concentration of colors. One color or a multitude of colors meets the criteria for this competition.

This is an international open (no theme) competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable. All artists, regardless of location or experience, are encouraged to submit their best representational and/or abstract work in any medium.

Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners.

Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

Please visit https://www.fusionartps.com/8th-annual-colors-art-competition-2024/ for full competition guidelines and to submit.

The deadline to enter is May 1, 2024.

About Fusion Art
Founded by Award winning artist, Chris and Valerie Hoffman, Fusion Art was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions, exhibitions and experiences.

The Department of Art at Pittsburg State University welcomes Solo and Group Exhibition Proposals for the 2024-2025 academic year. Pittsburg State University Department of Art, located in Porter Hall has two galleries, University Gallery and Harry Krug Gallery.

The Coral Reef Encounter invites artists and crafters to create Coral Critters: three dimensional, fanciful fish and/or coral inspired by the beauty of a healthy coral reef. Your piece of art will be displayed prominently underwater in the Reef on June 22 and 23, 2024 at the Jeffers Hill pool in Columbia, Maryland and will be eligible for prizes.

Lillstreet Art Center offers year-long residencies in the departments of Ceramics and Metalsmithing, and 9-Month residencies in Textiles, Drawing & Painting, and Printmaking & Book Arts beginning in September every year.

As a collaborative, community-based art center, the residency is a place for artists to expand their personal practice and gain teaching experience ; while learning how to sustain a working artist’s lifestyle. The resident artist program enriches our community by bringing artists with unique and refined skills to our educational programming through classes, workshops, public demonstrations and studio hours.

As a resident artist, you will continue to develop professionally and intellectually through contact with other residents, department peers, art administrators and students. Lillstreet Art Center supplements the residency with resources and instruction in and outside the department of residency. Resident artists have the opportunity to work together, take part in community events and sales and to be creative leaders in Chicago’s vibrant Ravenswood neighborhood while being immersed in the community.

Our AiR specific programming is built for face-time with artists, students and vendors in the Ravenswood community; other opportunities include artist features in the gallery shop, professional development through dynamic exhibitions, one-on-one studio visits with peers and interdisciplinary artists, public programs, and community building to develop a sustainable creative practice. As a professional working and teaching artist, you are also welcome to brainstorm your ideas, share resources with our students and community and build relationships by resource sharing.

Proficiency within your field of art, along with teaching experience are the most important factors we consider for the Artist-in-Residence Program. BFA or MFA encouraged. Equivalent experience (residencies, workshops, apprenticeships, internships, or other non-traditional education experiences) are also considered.

Lillstreet Art Center residencies are granted based on quality of work, programming within the departments, your desire to teach, how you fit into the community art education world, and experience.

International artists may apply but you must already have a visa that allows you to work. Artists-in-Residence are employees of Lillstreet Art Center  and must be able to receive pay for their stipends and teaching compensation. We unable to sponsor visa applications.

The Living Summer School (LSS) is a yearly week-long educational program promoting social and territorial innovation in and around the city of Kortrijk, Flanders. Young creatives, designers, and entrepreneurs collaborate with a network of local partners and experts. Together, they envision social impact concepts and design prototypes addressing relevant local territorial challenges. Within a week the participants create innovative prototypes, service blueprints, and concrete social interventions.

Applicants must be younger than 30 years old at the time of the application. We welcome applications from all levels of professional and academic experience and any field of study (architecture, art, urban planning, biology, sociology, engineering, environmental studies etc.)

INTRODUCTION
Benesch and Landworks Studio, on behalf of the City of Wichita, invite professional artists and artist teams with a demonstrated history of completing durable, permanent public art projects to submit their qualifications.

PERCENT FOR ART & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
This project’s artistic elements are funded through the Percent for Art Ordinance and the City of Wichita’s Capital Improvement Plan. In 2019, the Wichita City Council approved an ordinance that allotted 2% of capital improvement funds to a pool of funding allocated for the commissioning of on-site artworks that then become part of the citywide art collection. The administration of the Percent for Art Program is overseen by the Design Council, an 11-member advisory board.

PROJECT BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
Opportunities have been identified for art to be integrated or installed as part of the next 3.5 miles of Redbud Trail improvements to be completed by the end of 2026. Redbud Trail is a 15-mile multi-modal trail, in various stages of development, located on an abandoned BNSF railway extending from Wichita through Andover and terminating in Augusta, KS. The trail has three public art installations completed in Wichita. These are located at 9th and Hillside, 13th and Roosevelt, and 17th and Oliver on paved portions of the trail. These installations showcase people who live(d) in nearby neighborhoods with interesting stories to share. It is not the intention of this call to continue highlighting individuals or accomplishments, but there is an opportunity for consideration of continuity in elements like colors, materials, shapes, or styles.

Andover, Kansas has also completed some customization along its trail segment with unique fence panels. This is currently being considered by the design team and not necessarily in the scope of art.

See Site Details Exhibit “A” for a site map and existing conditions.

PROJECT AREA AND CHARACTER
The portion of the trail for consideration starts at Woodlawn Avenue just north of Wichita Firehouse 14 and extends east across Rock Road and ends just east of K-96, where it connects to the K-96 path. Adjacent properties include residential lots within planned subdivisions, HOA-maintained green spaces, a middle school, undeveloped commercial, and commercial/retail stores near the intersections of Rock Rd. and Webb. Rd.

The trail is fairly wooded in some places and the goal will be to keep a similar appearance. Some tree trimming and minimal tree removal are necessary to complete the grading required for the trail pavement.

An elevated bicycle/pedestrian bridge is being designed for the trail over Rock Road as part of this project.

See Site Details Exhibit “B” for preliminary bridge elevation.

SELECTION PROCESS
The project Selection Committee will select a shortlist for artists’ interviews based on eligibility, submitted qualifications, the demonstrated ability to produce quality art in public spaces, and the criteria included in this RFQ.

Interviews for the short-listed artists will provide an opportunity for the Selection Committee to meet the artists, discuss the project’s potential, and ask and answer questions. After the interviews, the Selection Committee will determine the final approval of an artist.

The successful artist or artist team will work with the city’s design team, including engineers and landscape architects, before and during the development of the artist’s proposal. This collaborative process will allow for input and refinement throughout design development and will allow the design team to provide creative site solutions within their scope of work that is influenced by the selected artist’s proposal. There will be an in-person design charrette with the selected artist and the artist will be expected to provide regular updates on their progress through the fabrication and installation process.

Benesch (Civil Engineering) is the prime consultant leading the design process in collaboration with the City of Wichita. Landworks Studio (Landscape Architecture) is part of the design team and is facilitating the selection process on behalf of the City of Wichita. The artist or artist team will contract with Benesch for design and general contracting for fabrication and installation.

CRITERIA FOR REVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS
Artistic excellence: What is the quality of the artist’s work and their compatibility with the project?

Goals: Does the artist’s body of work demonstrate an ability to create an artwork that responds to the project’s goals?

Approach: How well does the artist communicate their understanding of the project? Does the artist demonstrate experience working collaboratively with a larger design team?

Capabilities: Does the artist have sufficient experience to be able to design, fabricate, and install the artwork on time and budget?

CRITERIA FOR REVIEW OF INTERVIEWS
Artistic excellence: Does the artist communicate artistic excellence, high quality, innovation, creativity, and clarity of vision?

Goals: Does the artist demonstrate an understanding of the opportunities as presented in this Call to Artists?

Approach: Does the artist have an approach that provides exploration within a larger design team to maximize a project’s opportunities in all scopes of work?

Capabilities: Does the artist communicate well with both creative and technical professionals? Does the artist demonstrate the ability to deliver a successful process and final product, including a sound work plan for the artwork, with appropriate and quality materials, on time and budget?

GOALS, CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATIONS
1. Commission an artist or collaborative to conceptualize, create, and implement artistic features to improve the experience for and engage the users of this segment of Redbud Trail.
2. The artwork should be appropriate for the character of the corridor with some consideration given to already existing art elements at trailheads and trails. Artist(s) should create relevant works that further the sense of place, inspire, create dialogue, and enhance the experience of this place.
3. Artwork should respond to site conditions and context: including scale of work, materiality, site lines, and adjacent residential and commercial functions.
4. Artwork shall be vandal-resistant and graffiti removal treatments/coatings, where appropriate.
5. Artwork incorporating steel material must comply with “Buy America and Build America” criteria. See https://www.transit.dot.gov/buyamerica for more information.
6. Celebrate the role that art and artists play in our community and in our economy.

THEMING OPTIONS
The design team has developed three themes for exploration for the development of art applications. These themes are relevant to the site context and to the scope of the project itself.
1) Redbud Tree
2) Process/Motion
3) Connectedness

See Site Details Exhibit “C” for additional information and images related to the concepts.

ARTWORK OPPORTUNITIES
While there are many applications for art integration, the design team has identified some possibilities. This list is not intended to be exclusive of other ideas but is a practical list of known infrastructure included in the scope of the project.
1. Custom Trail Amenities
a. Shade Structures
2. Rock Road Overpass
a. Ramp/Ped Bridge Handrail
b. MSE Wall form liner/mural
c. Trail Surface Applications
3. Monuments/Environmental Art
a. Along the trail segments
i. Open Spaces
ii. Small bridge structures/railings
b. At intersections
c. At pause points

BUDGET
Total Project: $300,000
The total artwork commissions will be $300,000, inclusive of all costs and fees for the artist to execute the project from design through structural engineering, fabrication, site preparation, transportation, delivery to the site, and installation. The artist will be required to provide all mounting hardware for integration into any footings/pedestals.

TIMELINE
RFQ open via CAFE̒ online application system: April 5, 2024
Artists Questions Due April 26, 2024, at 11:59 PM CDT
Submission Deadline: May 1, 2024
Notification of Finalists: May 10, 2024
Interviews for Finalists: May 13-17, 2024
Final Artist Selection: June 4, 2024
Contract: Approximately 6 weeks following selection
In-person Design Charrette: Week of July 8th. Selected date TBD.
Presentations to Design Council (minimum of 2 presentations)
Final Designs after approval of the Design Council: Summer 2025
Installation: Construction of the project is anticipated to begin in the Fall of 2025.
Completion: Approximately end of 2026.

HOW TO APPLY
Application is available via Cafe̒.

QUESTIONS
All questions should be emailed to Carisa McMullen ([email protected]) by APRIL 26, 2024, 11:59 PM CDT.

Application Requirements
Please submit the following information:
1. Artist name (or names of team members if applying as a team), phone number, and email address.
2. Website and/or applicable links.
3. Brief written description of your project approach and intention to create relevant work befitting the character of the site, with consideration given to relevant contextual factors (500 words or less).
4. Three references
5. Five to seven images of relevant examples of past work. Images should represent the artist’s style, medium, and breadth of work. Please include a brief description of the work, size, location (City/State), media, and budget.
6. Resume (maximum of 2 pages / per each team member)

Cleveland Arts Prize promotes creativity in Northeast Ohio by honoring artists for artistic excellence and recognizes community leaders who help regional arts flourish. Cleveland Arts Prize (CAP) was established by the Women’s City Club in 1960, and continues today as the nation’s oldest municipal arts award and an ongoing platform for celebrating Northeast Ohio’s exceptional arts community. In its earliest years, the group commissioned the Arts Prize medal, launched a scholarship program and established an endowment that secured the annual awarding of prizes.
Discipline Awards

Applications are accepted March 1 - May 1.

Discipline awards are application based only. If you would like to nominate an artist please complete this form. Your nominee will be notified and sent the link to complete the application. Nominations do not have an effect on their application and are not seen by the jurors. Nominations must be submitted by April 1st in order to give the nominee adequate time to complete the application.

Discipline Prize Criteria:

A body of original work that consistently exemplifies the highest level of artistic excellence as shown by but not limited to:

Mastery of traditional skill and willingness to challenge status quo
Awareness and/or acknowledgment of contemporary and/or changing schools of thought respective to discipline
High level of continuity between artist statement and work
Regional, national and/or international recognition*
Contributions to the canon of knowledge that will endure beyond the artist's life*
*These criteria will be assessed relative to career level.

Applicants will be placed into career levels based on the following requirements:

Emerging Artist Award: Candidate is currently living in Northeast Ohio and has created significant work or projects and shows remarkable promise for further development of their artistic careers.

Mid-Career Artist Award: Candidate is currently residing or has previously resided in Northeast Ohio and whose work has received both regional and national recognition.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Candidate has worked in Northeast Ohio over a period of decades and whose artistic achievements have brought distinction to the artist individually and to the region as a whole.

Past Arts Prize winners are not eligible to win a prize in the same category more than once.

In 2021 Susan Eley Fine Art devoted its summer exhibitions to celebrating art students amidst the challenges of virtual learning. New Voices for the Twenties- Part I and Part II were exciting group shows that congratulated young artists on the completion of their schooling with an exhibition in NYC. For summer 2024 we want to revisit this theme with a student show. For this exhibition, SEFA is looking for paintings by students graduating from BFA and MFA programs in the Tri State area. Please see below for submission details and qualifications.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Students must be graduating from the 2024 class at a Tri State area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) school receiving a BFA or MFA.

Submission through email.

Summary

The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) invites professional Artists to apply for a public art commission in connection with the construction of the Public Works Campus in Bend, Oregon.

The commission is for a large-scale Sculptural Screen Wall located at the south boundary of the Public Works campus and a smaller-scale Campus Entry Sculpture located at the main entrance of campus. Both works of art should be related to one another and be a continuous idea, sharing materials and inspiration. See attached graphics package for location and size of both works of art and the general inspiration for the two sculptural elements. The project timeline is 2024-2025 and the project budget is $300,000.

The City of Bend and AIPP are dedicated to nurturing, promoting, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage individuals from Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQIA+ artists to apply. Furthermore, we value and support the participation of local artists in this initiative.

Bend, Oregon Overview

Bend, Oregon is a mountain town surrounded by public lands. Residents and visitors are drawn to Bend for its high desert climate and varied year-round recreation. Bend has grown and flourished, truly a community with diverse backgrounds and a shared love for the place and lifestyle. Bend is home to nationally recognized breweries, Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, The High Desert Museum, Central Oregon Community College and the Oregon State University-Cascades Campus. Today, Bend is the largest Oregon city east of the Cascades Mountains with a population of just over 100,000.

Site & Project Context

The new Public Works Campus for the City of Bend will be home to five public works departments: Utilities, Transportation Mobility, Fleet Maintenance, Facilities, and Engineering & Infrastructure Planning. The 35.5-acre site will include offices, meeting spaces, storage facilities, specialized workshop areas and the City’s water lab.

The campus design is inspired by the Central Oregon context of high desert landscape, volcanic geology, and prominent mountain peaks and will blend in with the surrounding landscape while providing efficient, healthy, and durable workspaces for the public works departments. Each building embodies simplicity and timelessness in both form and material. Clad in weathering steel that will change to a deep rust color over time, the buildings complement the rich desert earth tones, volcanic rock outcroppings, and the Juniper-forested site.

The large-scale Sculptural Screen Wall will be located along the southern boundary of the site, at NE Cooley Boulevard. This work of art is intended to first be a sculptural element that runs along the public street edge of campus where vehicular and pedestrian traffic will view and experience something that may speak to what the public works campus is about or the role that the public works departments have within the city of Bend. Secondly, the sculptural screen wall will serve as a visual screen of the internal public works storage yards from public street view. While the sculptural screen wall does not need to be completely solid, it should shield the public from views into the south storage area, meeting the City’s Land Use code for that function, while sharing abstract hints to those experiencing it about public works, the local natural topography, or the history of this place through the art itself.

The smaller-scale Campus Entry Sculpture will be located near the northern boundary of the site, at NE Talus Place, near the main entrance to the campus. This work of art could be a panel from the screen wall, or a sculptural element that is similar in style and material to the screen wall that would connect both the entrance and exit to the public works campus. Artists will have the flexibility to propose a sculptural element that relates back to the south wall that could be near or part of the monument sign. There is some flexibility regarding size and location and the final location will be determined by the selected artist and design team.

The large-scale sculptural screen wall and the campus entry sculpture should speak to one another and be of the same idea and inspiration. See attached graphics package for location and size of both works of art and the general inspiration for the two sculptural elements. The artist(s) will develop the works of art in collaboration with key players on the architecture and design team at Hennebery Eddy Architects as well as the City of Bend project staff and coordination with the construction team.

Inspiration for the Sculptural Screen Wall & Campus Entry Sculptural Elements

Centering equity in the creation of art, the artist(s) are encouraged to draw inspiration from the unique and enriching contributions of the Public Works departments to the City of Bend. The work of art should resonate with both those working on campus and the public passing by the campus, embodying meaning and relevance, yet can be abstract allowing passersby to engage and bring additional depth of meaning simply by experiencing it. The art will primarily be an experience while driving by and should be understandable from that perspective. It has the potential, but is not a requirement, to convey significance and/or celebrate any of the following:

•The work undertaken by Public Works departments, including the specific tools and materials used, the tasks performed or simply the inspiration of such.

•The Native history of the location, the specific site, and its evolution over time.

•The natural environment, topography, climate, and distinctive features of Central Oregon.

By emphasizing equity in this artistic endeavor, we aim to create a piece that reflects the diverse perspectives and experiences related to the Public Works departments and the broader community.

The work of art shall be integrated into the overall design of the Public Works campus through:

•Materials, scale, language

The sculpture elements can be abstract, integrative, can change based on where it is viewed from, be discoverable, can teach or tell a story. While the project team has envisioned that the screen wall could be made from corten or rusted steel sheets or panels, pipes, or slats—similar to the material on the exterior facade of the buildings throughout the campus, the Artist has the liberty to propose other solutions they find that could work best for the screen wall.

Placement and Materials

The public will be able to enjoy the works of art at the edges of the Public Works campus during the day or evening, from both public streets at the north and south edges of campus.

The works of art for the Sculptural Screen Wall will sit on a concrete foundation that runs along the edge of campus at NE Cooley Boulevard, from the west boundary approximately 250’ feet to the east. The sculpture shall sit above grade at a maximum 15’ tall, but no less than 10’ tall and can vary in height and width as it runs the length.

A smaller Campus Entry Sculpture that relates to the larger Screen Wall will be incorporated at the north edge of campus, near the main entry of campus from NE Talus Place. Final placement and dimensions will be determined with the artist and design team.

The materials used for the Sculptural Screen Wall and Campus Entry Sculpture must be durable to weather and UV conditions in Oregon and may be made of Corten steel to align with the overall campus material palette. The works of art should be one continuous idea that continues from the south campus edge to the north campus entry.

Each Finalist will discuss proposed materials and protective finishes with our Conservator in advance of the Zoom meeting presenting their design renderings. Our Conservator will submit a preliminary report to the selection committee on the proposed materials. The Artist selected for the commission will work with our Conservator, the City of Bend and the architectural design team on any revisions to ensure the work of art is durable for an outdoor setting and materials selected are low maintenance.

Project Budgets

The maximum project budget for this commission is $300,000, including stamped engineering drawings, permitting, fabrication, subcontractors, installation, delivery, insurance and travel expenses (not including initial site visit to Bend during selection process). The footings will be designed with the Artist, and basic parameters for the footings will be provided to all Finalists for the Sculptural Screen Wall and Campus Entry Sculpture. Only Finalists will submit an itemized budget for the proposed project.

The City of Bend dedicates one percent (1%) of the total eligible costs of certain improvement projects to the selection, fabrication, installation, ongoing maintenance, community education, and documentation of public art. This project is a portion of the 1% dedicated to this Campus.

Project Timeline

· Call to Artists announced: March 26, 2024

· Application Due: May 1, 2024 (11pm PST)

· Notification of Finalists: Mid-to-Late May 2024

· Design Time and Site Visit to Bend: June to mid-July 2024

· Designer or Artist Presentation of Design Renderings via Zoom: Mid-to-Late July 2024

· Public Input Display: August 2024

· Commission Selection: Late August

· Design Team Meetings with Artist via Zoom: Fall 2024

· Installation: Summer 2025

Selection Process

Phase 1: The Selection Committee consisting of representatives from Art in Public Places, City of Bend and a local architecture firm will select two Finalists. The stipend for travel and design time is $1,750. Finalists will use the stipend for a Site Visit to Bend early in the design phase to see the site and meet key players from the AiPP C...

The City of Napa, CA is seeking up to 10 temporary installations for the eighth Napa Art Walk outdoor art exhibit.

SPONSOR: City of Napa
LOCATION: Downtown Napa, California
EXHIBITION TIMELINE: September 2024 – August 2026
ELIGIBILITY: This opportunity is open to established professional artists residing or working in the United States age 18 and older. All submissions must be previously completed artworks. No artwork proposals for yet-to-be-created art will be accepted.
ARTIST HONORARIUM: $3,000 to cover any associated travel and installation costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: All entries to be submitted via CaFE via MIDNIGHT, Pacific Standard Time, on or before May, 1 2024

A) PROGRAM GOALS AND INFORMATION

The Napa Art Walk is a curated walking tour program that showcases regularly rotating installation art throughout downtown Napa, California. This program is designed to enhance the local environment and promote the understanding and enjoyment of public art by inviting artists to temporarily exhibit select works in downtown Napa. The first Art Walk launched in 2009, and collections rotate every two years; the 2024-2026 exhibition will be the eighth rotation in this program.

NAPA ART WALK GOALS

Create exciting, appealing and harmonious public environments by integrating outdoor art into public spaces;
Showcase public art that celebrates Napa’s historical, socio-cultural and aesthetic values;
Preserve and enrich Napa’s cultural environment;
Enhance the character of Napa through visibility of community-valued artworks;
Promote public participation and interaction with artists and artwork; and
Stimulate the downtown economy through increased pedestrian activity and positioning Napa as an art destination.
OUTREACH

The previous seven Napa Art Walk exhibits are exceeding these goals. In addition to successfully generating regional and national media coverage, and tours facilitated by local groups and tourism alike regularly explore the Art Walk.

To enhance the usability and visibility of Napa Art Walk, the City has partnered with Otocast, a mobile app program which provides information about each of these pieces and the artists, (Voices of Napa Art Walk Artists). The Otocast app may be downloaded on any smart phone to find “Napa, CA Napa Art Walk” and hear about the art and surrounding points of interest in the current exhibit. Images of the artworks, a printable brochure and map, and links to the audio tours from current and past exhibitions may be found at Napa Art Walk.

VISION: Climate Action and Sustainability

All pieces submitted for the 8th Napa Art Walk should integrate and embody a work centered around the theme Climate Action and Sustainability. The artwork should embody concepts related to climate change and environmental sustainability or be made from recycled materials.

It is important for public artwork in Napa’s urban center to offer a source of inspiration and pride for tourists and the community alike, as the valley navigates consistent growth and revitalization. It is important that we inspire, invigorate, and encourage new ideas that serve as a catalyst for creativity.

Artists shall provide a short written statement (up to 150 words) as part of their submittal explaining how their piece addresses and illustrates the theme.

EXHIBITION LENGTH

Artworks will remain on view for a period of approximately two years (October 2024 – October 2026).

ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Printed and downloadable brochures with a map of art locations enable self-guided viewing of the exhibition, and volunteer docents lead Napa Art Walk tours. The pieces are on display 24 hours a day, though viewing of some may be restricted to daylight.

The following will be also provided to increase public awareness of this exhibition:

Grand Opening reception / Meet and Greet with the Artists
Media releases
Printed and downloadable brochures
Napa Art Walk Website
The “DoNapa” website, social media and blog postings (www.donapa.com)
Features on the City of Napa (www.cityofnapa.org), Arts Council Napa Valley (www.artscouncilnapavalley.org)
Calendar listings
Docent-led tours
Inclusion in media and school tours
Artwork plaques

THE NAPA ART WALK ROUTE

All sites are a brief distance from one another in downtown Napa, and several are on or near popular visitor destinations. Busy pedestrian walkways, bridges, the riverfront, and plazas serve as accommodating and attractive sites that elevate the artwork while simultaneously integrating it into the cityscape. The route is not limited to walking, but strollers, wheelchairs, bicycles and any other necessary assistance can be easily accommodated. The route may be enjoyed as a loop or customized by the individual viewer(s) to meet specific preferences and/or logistical restraints.

SITE SPECIFICATIONS

Generally, Napa Art Walk sculptures are mounted to concrete pads and secured by bolts or brackets. There are a variety of pad sizes used in the current exhibition:

Large Square: 12” high x 60” long x 60” wide
Medium Square: 12” high x 48” long x 48” wide
Large Rectangular: 12” high x 96” long x 36” wide
Medium Rectangular: 12” high x 65” long x 36” wide
Round: 16” high x 30” diameter
Each submitted artwork should indicate a proposed size and dimension for a pad from the list above, as well as the method for securing it. Ideally, there should be no more than 4 bolts necessary to secure the art, and bolt locations should fit within the perimeter of each pad.

The City reserves the right to change an entry’s pad size specification if another is more appropriate.

If your work is too large for a pad or requires another way of mounting please specify these details. An installation template must be provided for artwork approval.

The City will determine the location of each artwork based on its size and dimension for the designated space, as well as setting and other factors. No location changes will be permitted once the final sites have been selected.

Any projections beyond the perimeter width of the concrete pad must occur at heights no lower than 7 feet from the ground to avoid pedestrian conflicts.

Artists will be responsible for bringing all hardware necessary to secure the piece to the concrete pad, including bolts, brackets, etc. as well as a hammer drill equipped with bits to accommodate the piece if utilizes atypical size brackets or bolts. The artist will be responsible for any necessary hardware purchases prior to the scheduled installation.

Artworks must weigh no more than 2000 pounds. If necessary, City staff will provide a crane to position a sculpture.

Upon installation of the artwork, the artist or artist representative must remove and store or dispose of all packing and crating materials.

A plaque with the artist name, studio location/home, sculpture information, and map number will be provided and installed by the City upon installation of the art work.

ARTIST HONORARIUM

Each selected artist will receive an Artist Honorarium of $3,000 to assist with transportation, travel and other expenses; $2,000 will be paid upon artwork installation in 2024 and $1,000 paid upon artwork deinstallation.

B) AREA DESCRIPTION

The City of Napa is in the heart of Napa Valley, a world-class winegrowing region and travel destination. Located along the banks of the Napa River, Downtown Napa is emerging from its origins as a civic district to a vibrant hub of beautiful hotels, charming inns, exceptional culinary establishments and wine-tasting rooms, all enhanced by the arts, parks and entertainment.

Downtown Napa boasts over 80 restaurants, 35 wine tasting rooms and bars, and over 20 exciting live performance venues. Napa is a popular year-round destination for visitors from the region and all over the world. Over three million visitors travel to Napa Valley every year, with nearly two-thirds staying in Downtown Napa’s 23 luxury hotels and B&B Inns. A portion of First Street is currently under construction as part of a major retail shopping center renovation called “First Street Napa”, which includes The Archer Hotel, Charlie Palmer Steakhouse Restaurant, a mix of retail shops and cafes, and inviting outdoor spaces.

C) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS & SELECTION INFO

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be established professional artists currently living or working in the United States. They must be at least 18 years of age. Napa Art Walk jurors, City employees and their immediate family members are ineligible.

ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES

Artists will be responsible to deliver the selected artwork to the site and install the artwork in September 2024 and deinstall in August 2026, by appointment, to be coordinated with the City of Napa. Although the artist will be the primary installer and will direct the installation, the City of Napa will provide staff for installation assistance and equipment (if needed) in accordance with the artist’s Art Installation Plan. Artists must provide any and all hardware that is required for the installation, including bolts, brackets, hammer drills, cleaning brushes, etc. Artists will be responsible to pick up their artwork within 30 days of the exhibition’s closing date, to be coordinated with the City. Although the artist is the primary de-installer during de-installation, the City of Napa will provide staff assistance and equipment to de-install artworks if required.

Selected artists must enter into an agreement with the City of Napa. Artists are encouraged to carry insurance to cover potential damage to their artwork.

Artworks must be structurally safe for the general public, including children. Artworks must be extremely durable in outdoor conditions and maintenance-free for the period of the exhibition. If, however, occasional cleaning or other mai...

Join artist, Diana Buitrago, for a three-day intensive in-person landscape painting workshop. Explore the complexities of the plein air sketch by painting directly from nature.

Individuals can choose to paint either small sketches of different elements of the surrounding landscape or develop a multi-day, plein-air painting step by step. In order to understand and evoke the light effects outdoors, Diana will explain both the logical and practical tools available to the painter.

The workshop will focus on the elements and theory of planes based on John F. Carlson’s book; a crucial analysis for understanding the subsequential value organization of the landscape. The workshop will discuss composition, value, shape, design, drawing, color, atmospheric perspective and painting techniques. Diana will discuss how, why, and where to begin as she demonstrates the process of applying the paint from back to front. She will also review best practices, including materials, set-up options for working en plein-air and traveling with your painting materials. Diana will paint alongside the group and provide rounds of individual critiques.

This workshop welcomes all levels of experience.

In the event of rain, we will contact the students with an update, but we may still paint on location from a sheltered/covered spot. If the rain/storm is too extreme, we may delay the start time or decide to paint indoors at a location TBD to work on paintings based on our plein-air sketches or from master copies.

The Processing Foundation is thrilled to announce the open call for our 2024 Fellowship Program, themed ‘Sustaining Community: Expansion & Access.’ This year, we seek to support innovative projects from artists, designers, activists, educators, engineers, researchers, coders, collectives, and many more, who are working at the intersection of creative technology, art, and open-source software.

Our fellowship is designed to provide substantial support to individuals and groups within our community. This includes a $10,000 stipend, dedicated mentorship, skill-building workshops, public programs, and community engagement opportunities. Participation for the fellowship is entirely online and we invite applicants from around the world to apply.

Fellowships are an essential element of our foundation’s work in developing tools of community power, connection, stewardship and in nurturing the aims/needs of the people and communities who use our software. Projects can range from development of the existing software projects and related Processing projects (Processing, p5.js, Processing.py, Processing for Android, ml5.js), to creative and exploratory work for new iterations.

We are open to applicants from all backgrounds and skill levels, and support proposals that center investigations, experiments, and learning. We are attentive to proposals that demonstrate enthusiasm and the evolution of a fellow’s practice rather than their pre-existing technical skills.

Fellowship Priority Areas for 2024

This year we aim to support fellowships that respond to and meet the needs of the priority areas below. Applicants are asked to address at least one of the below, describing how their project responds to the concerns of the topic.

Archival Practices: Code & New Media:
Projects aimed at developing tools and platforms for archiving and preserving creative code/the digital, as well as new media archival practices.

Open-Source Governance:
Initiatives focused on creating governance models that promote equitable decision-making, inclusive communities, engagement, and sustainable growth in open-source projects.

Disability Justice in Creative Tech:
Tools and projects that advance access and promote disability justice within the realm of creative technology

Access & AI:
Engaging AI technologies to create accessible solutions and improve inclusivity in digital spaces.

See Fellowship Guidelines below before applying.

The application period opens Wednesday, April 1, 2024 and closes Monday, May 2, 2024 11:59pm. Selected fellows will be notified no later than the last week of May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. Fellows will be selected by the Processing Foundation’s team, a community review committee, and our Board of Directors.

Before applying, please review our past fellowships and familiarize yourself with the scope and impact of previous projects. We encourage projects that not only meet the immediate needs of the community but also consider future sustainability and broader applicability.

Eligibility:

Open to U.S.-based and international applicants. Collective projects should have a lead applicant. Only one application per person.

If you have any questions please contact Tsige Tafasse, Program Manager, at [email protected]

Fellowship Timeline

Processing Foundation Fellows are expected to commit 200 hours to proposed projects, over the course of June 15 to October 31, 2024.

The 200 hours of the fellowship must take place during this timeline. How the 200 hours are completed is flexible and decided upon between the mentor and the fellow. For example, if a fellow wants to work 200 hours over the month of July, that is fine. Or, if they want to log a few hours per week throughout the entire fellowship period, that is also fine.

Agreement of schedules and milestone dates is to be decided upon between the Fellow and their mentor (and advisors, if applicable) by the first week of the fellowship.

Applications Open: April 1st
Fellowship Info Session #1: April 5th, 10am EST
Fellowship Info Session #2: April 20th, 7pm EST
Applications Close: May 2nd 11:59pm EST
Semi-Finalist Interviews: Week of May 15th
Fellowship Start Date: June 15th
Kickoff meeting: June 15th
Mid-point check-in: August 5th
Fellowship End Date: October 31st
Presentations & Documentation wrap up October 2024
Mentorship

Mentors are assigned to each fellow from within the Processing Foundation’s community. The role of mentors is to provide guidance (creative, technical, and professional), as well as serve as an advocate for the fellow’s work.

If a specific mentor is desired, please indicate this in the application. We can contact this mentor and ask if they’d be available.

Regular bi-monthly virtual meetings with a mentor throughout the fellowship are required.

Community

We follow the community guidelines of p5.js for our code of conduct.

At the start of the fellowship, an introductory meeting with all 2024 fellows will take place virtually. The meeting is an opportunity for this year’s cohort to meet each other and learn about each other’s work. Attendance is required.

Fellows are encouraged to build community with their cohort throughout the fellowship period in group chats like Signal, Slack, or Discord, as well as Zoom meetups. Additionally, Fellowship Program Alumni will deliver online talks and workshops with this year’s cohort. Attendance to these Alumni workshops is strongly encouraged but not required, as they are meant to create connections and support knowledge-sharing within the fellowship community. They will engage in regular cohort meetings bi-monthly, as well as town hall forums with our new partner program pr05 = “Processing Foundation Software Development Grant”; and opportunities to present their finished projects publicly.

Along with mentorship, the Foundation staff will work to provide fellows with connections to other community members who might be able to support the fellow with specific needs in the roles of advisors and consultants; we will also look for organizations and spaces that might be able to host the fellow for future events and collaborations.

Project Documentation

Progress updates via our social media, blogs, etc., are required to be posted after each bi-montly progress meeting with the fellow’s mentor.

Fellowship projects are featured on the Processing Foundation’s website, with the fellow’s bio, images, and a link to the project. These materials must be provided by the start of the fellowship and updated at the end.

Final online documentation of fellowship projects is required. Documentation can take many forms—a GitHub repository, a series of video tutorials, a website, etc. We are open to what fits best for the work, in terms of format.

Project Legacy

Fellowship projects must be open source.

Project legacy is an important component of fellowships. We encourage applicants to think about how projects may support future sustainability or archiving of the work.

This includes, but is not limited to: code commenting and reusability, documentation, prioritized to do lists / roadmaps (if there’s more to do after your fellowship is completed), laying out infrastructure that enables others to carry on, summary of discoveries for research-focused projects, etc.

Stipend

The stipend for the 2024 Fellowship is $10,000 USD. Payment of the stipend will be made in four installments: $2,500 USD paid at the start of your fellowship, and the remaining split throughout the fellowship, and remainder upon its completion. Additionally, there is a small amount of discretionary project funds for the fellowship projects.

A fellow must complete the requirements of the fellowship for the stipend to be paid in full.

About us

The Processing Foundation’s mission is to promote software literacy within the visual arts, and visual literacy within technology-related fields — and to make these fields accessible to diverse communities.

Processing Foundation is committed to diversity in its programming and in nurturing a community culture and environment that is reflective of the diversity of the US as well as the global community networks we operate within. We aspire to create a climate where diversity is an asset for creativity and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants representing a range of differences that include — but are not limited to — age, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender and sexual identity. Processing will consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and New York City Fair Chance Act.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are thrilled to announce the 39th Annual All-Media Juried Art Exhibition. Artists of all ages and experience levels from around the Antelope Valley and the greater 5th Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County are welcome to participate. The exhibition will celebrate participating artists with a reception on Saturday, June 1 from 4 PM to 6 PM. The awards ceremony will begin at 6 PM in Cedar Hall, where over $1,000 will be awarded to participants by the Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation and various small businesses, community organizations, public officials, and other sponsors. The exhibition will run from Saturday, June 1 to Saturday, July 20, 2024.

ONLINE SUBMISSION OPENING
Monday, April 1 at 10 AM PST

ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Friday, May 3 at 10:59 PM PST (don’t wait until the last minute)

OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, June 1 at 4 PM- 6 PM

SUBMITTAL

This year, MOAH and MOAH:CEDAR will only be accepting entries online through callforentry.org (CaFE). Artists must create a free account with CaFE in order to submit their work. To create an account, please click on "Artist Sign Up" in the upper right hand corner of the CaFE website. Once their account has been created, artists will be able to search for our call "39th All-Media Juried Arts Exhibition." Artist may then upload high resolution images of their work, video or audio files to CaFE and pay all applicable fees. There are two age categories for applicants: 17 and under / 18 and above.

AWARDS

Cash awards will total over $1,000. Jurors will select the Best of Exhibition, 2nd Best of Exhibition and 3rd Best of Exhibition awards donated by the Lancaster Museum & Public Art Foundation (LMPAF). Best of Exhibition winners will receive, in addition to their cash awards, the opportunity to participate in an exclusive portfolio review with MOAH's curators. As in prior years, LMPAF may choose to offer to purchase any one of the three Best of Exhibition award winners for inclusion in the Museum's permanent collection. Many other awards are also available from various community individuals, organizations, and businesses.

Visitors are also encouraged to follow the Lancaster Museum of Art & History and vote for their favorite pieces in person by taking a photograph and using the hashtag #MOAHPeoplesChoice on Instagram or submitting a paper ballot on site up until the week of closing at MOAH:CEDAR. The artworks earning the most votes will be announced at the closing on July 20th.

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

Submission Deadline: Friday, May 3 at 10:59 PM PST
(11:59 PM MST) (don't wait until the last minute!)

Notification of Accepted Artworks: by May 9, 2024

Drop-Off Work: Friday-Sunday, May 17-18; 12PM - 5 PM

Pick up Works: Sunday, July 21, 12- 3 PM or Monday, July 22, 4 - 8 PM.

Note: You must make arrangements for either you or a representative to deliver &/or pick up work on the above dates, no exceptions.

Opening Reception (in Gallery): Saturday, June 1; 4 PM - 6PM

Award Ceremony (in Cedar Hall): Saturday, June 1; 6 PM

SELECTION PROCESS:
The jurors will select which artwork will be exhibited by careful examination of all submitted entries; including those submitted for the 17 and Under. With no exceptions, jurors have the sole responsibility for the selection of artworks. MOAH and MOAH:CEDAR reserve the right to not display work that does not meet eligibility requirements or follow the guidelines herein.

Jurors:

Marisa Caichiolo, artist and curator, Building Bridges Art Exchange. Marisa Caichiolo is an artist and curator who studied art history and curatorial studies. Her research focuses primarily on the impact of social and political changes within society. Through Cultural exchanges Caichiolo researches cultural production fluctuating between theory and practice. She is the founder of Building Bridges International Art Foundation an international non-profit organization based in Santa Monica, California. The foundation is conceived to be a platform for critical thinking, and research through local and international programs in Los Angeles including art residencies and education programs among others. She was part of the curatorial team for several international biennials, such as the Casablanca Biennale, Morocco; Sharjah Biennale, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; and the Biennial of the Americas, Denver, Colorado She is also a board member for Bugatti Foundation, Italy; Now Art LA, Los Angeles; and the Advisory Board of the DAP Program at The Broad, Los Angeles. Caichiolo holds a PhD in art history and psychology.

Jason Jenn, artist and curator, L.A. Art Documents. Jason Jenn (he/him/they) is an interdisciplinary artist, performer, writer, director, producer, filmmaker, consultant, and curator with an educational background in intermedia art, theatre, film, and cultural administration. He is the former Curatorial Assistant for MOAH:CEDAR and Outreach Specialist for the Torrance Art Museum. He is the co-founder and producer of L.A. Art Documents, a media company providing quality video and photographic services with the mission to document, promote, and curate contemporary arts in Los Angeles and beyond. He has created over fifty theatrical shows and festival events, assisted in curating over fifty visual art exhibitions, and produced hundreds of video shorts and features.

Application Requirements
FEES

1 Entry - FREE*
Each additional Entry - $5.00
*Each applicant will be charged a $3 processing fee

PRESENTATION & DELIVERY OF WORK

The pieces chosen will be exhibited physically at MOAH:CEDAR. Please submit only if you or a representative are available for the drop off the work on the delivery dates (May 17-18) and pick up dates (July 21 & 22) for artwork. By having your work in the exhibition you agree to be responsible and commit to both delivery and pick up dates of your artwork.

Jurors make selection of work based solely on the image or video of the artwork submitted via the Call for Entry website. We encourage applicants to take the best possible pictures of the artwork. For best way to view work, place the piece on a plain white background. For 3D pieces, place on a plain white surface with a plain white background. It is best to use natural lighting, if it is not available make sure to use a bright white light without tinting. Make sure the light is not too close to the piece or it will wash it out. When taking the photo make sure to aim the camera directly at the piece without angling the camera. For 3D art make sure to take photos from different angles of your work.