Emery Community Arts Center invites artists to submit their work for consideration in our upcoming thematic exhibition, "The Thinking Hand." The forthcoming exhibit will feature a survey of contemporary artworks in multiple media that engage the legacies of craft and the poetics of technique and process as methods of material exploration and storytelling.

The exhibition borrows its title from Juhani Pallasmaa’s book, The Thinking Hand: Existential and Embodied Wisdom in Architecture. Throughout this influential text, Pallasmaa analyzes, “the essence of the hand and its seminal role in the evolution of human skills, intelligence and conceptual capacities,” and proposes that, rather than the mind being the solitary control center of imagination, “….perhaps, it is the hand that really imagines as it exists in the flesh of the world, the reality of space, matter and time, the very physical condition of the imagined object.” Artists are encouraged to submit 2D, 3D or time-based works that engage physical processes, material exploration and/or new approaches to traditional techniques as foundational elements in building form, meaning and/or narrative in the artwork.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, May 24th, 2024

The exhibition will be on view from June 21st - August 9th, 2024 at Emery Community Art Center, University of Maine at Farmington.

How to Apply:
-Use "The Thinking Hand" Submission Form to apply: https://forms.gle/wR2SLruuUCHtcRXB9
-Upload up to 5 images of your artwork, a corresponding Image List, your Artist Statement and Artist Bio.
-Image file formatting requirements: Image files must be approximately 1200 pixels in largest dimension, 72dpi and formatted as JPG, PNG, or PDF.
For video and time-based works, please submit a link to your work on YouTube, Vimeo or other host platform.

Next group show at 4 Saint Mark's Place is COWBO^Y. We are looking for cool, contemporary works in this thene. Please submit some images to [email protected].

Summer in the City (Group Art Event - all works are 24 x 24 inches)
Space is limited - please email [email protected] now to receive all the details on how to participate in this art event.
Early Summer 2024 in the East Village

This event is free and only open to professional artists. Space is limited. Please RSVP. ​ We look forward to meeting you!

he Spring 2024 Franklin Sculpture Park Application process is now live | Submission Period April 1st, 2024 - June 1st,2024 9pm

The Town of Franklin is now accepting applications for the first wave semi-permanent/temporary sculptures to be installed at the Franklin Sculpture Park on Panther Way.
Exhibition period is 24 months.
There are no submission fees for applying.

Please click our PDF guide below for details on how to participate:

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About the Franklin Sculpture Park | Described by Boston Magazine's Nathan Tavare's in 2020 article, "The town of Franklin manages this petite park, spreading out over just about an acre at the past site of the now filled-in old town pool, where you can now float around the 13 sculptures. Opened in 2014, the park’s gentle walkway curves around a pond, showcasing view of local wildlife and artwork, like the painted PVC pipes of “The Trees of Life” that rise from the water, and Buddy Olson’s giant welded steel bear named “Ursus.”

We now invite the next generation of artists to exhibit their work in our public park.

Have questions? Please reach out to the Town of Franklin's Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Director, Cory Shea

Our Mission:

"To establish a not-for-profit foundation which fulfills the vision of Idaherma to discover and promote artists worldwide who exemplify a passion for art and understand the beauty that their art conveys and acknowledge the impact that their work has on our world. This work enriches our lives and makes this world more beautiful and peaceful."

Application Requirements
No artwork should be mailed to us. Please use this Call for Entry portal to submit.
Size no larger than 24" x 36" and no smaller than 5" x 8"
The longer edge of the image must be not more that 1500px. For example 1500px by 1500px square, 800px by 1500px landscape, 1500px by 800px portrait.
The artwork must have at least 72 dpi resolution
The artwork must not be watermarked.
The images must not include a frame.
Accepted file types: .jpg, .jpeg and .png
Monetary awards will be given out as prizes.
Prize money will be mailed to you. Please include your post office, address and telephone number.
Any submissions not meeting these criteria will be automatically discarded.
The list of awards will be published. The David Latin Williams Foundation award is $250. Second prize is $150. Third prize is $100. There will be two Honorable Mentions of $50 each.
All winners and honorable mentions will be displayed.
All entrants will have at least one work displayed if the artwork is accepted by the juror.
Artwork must not be generated using AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Dreams, humor, fantasy, creativity are pursuits that keep the human spirit alive. Imagination makes possible our thinking about what is and what might be. We are looking for art that ignites curiosity and delights the senses, encouraging us to take some time away from the world as we know it and enjoy the creative power of Imagination! Submit your art that offers a unique glimpse into your imagination and allows viewers to see today’s world through your eyes, inspiring meaningful dialogue, spur thinking or simply allow us to dream! 2D Painting, Drawing or Illustration in any style created in acrylic, watercolor, oil, pencil, gouache, pastel, ink, charcoal, or mixed media. No photography, no digital art. About our juror DAVID H. REUSS: “Strength is what appeals mostly to me in art. The work can be any medium, style, subject or size, however in the end the work must have power.” David Reuss is a proud New York City native with over thirty years’ experience in illustration and fine art. His work encompasses an array of subjects, mediums and clients. He is an award-winning member of the Salmagundi Club where he also teaches painting and drawing. An Executive member of the Society of Illustrators, he currently serves as Membership Chair and Treasurer. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts and earned his Master’s Degree in Arts and Cultural Management at Pratt Institute. More Info about David Reuss: https://www.blackwolfstudio.com/

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) and ImageOut Art seek artist submissions for a juried exhibition opening in Rochester, NY in October 2024. Queer art has achieved greater prominence in recent years, yet the LGBTQIA+ community's struggle for freedom and equality persists. We hope this exhibition will serve as a reflection of our current moment, and as a poignant response to the alarming rise of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation sweeping the nation.

Artist submissions are due on June 15, 2024 by 5pm. We welcome 2D, 3D, and electronic media that showcases experiences, emotions, and thoughts on the evolving struggle for LGBTQIA+ rights and representation. Artists located in the United States of all backgrounds, identities, and those exploring all narratives of genderqueerness are invited to apply.

Accepted artists will receive a stipend to help offset the cost of production or transport of their work. This exhibition will be juried by a diverse panel of arts professionals who identify as LGBTQIA+. The exhibition is a project of the ImageOut Art Committee in partnership with Rochester Contemporary Art Center.

Art Ability is dedicated to creating community awareness of cognitive and physical disabilities, encouraging people with disabilities to reach beyond their limitations and find fulfillment and inspiration through art. Art Ability provides positive role models for people with disabilities while increasing their access to the arts. The program successfully develops new markets for artists with disabilities where they can gain recognition for their technical skill and artistic vision.

The annual exhibit and sale will be on display at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern, Pennsylvania, from November 3, 2024 to January 26, 2025 and will be open to the public during the hospital's visiting hours. The event will kick off with a ticketed preview party and fundraising dinner on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Application Requirements
Each artist should submit work through the CaFE website: callforentry.org. Interested artists are required to create a free CaFE profile to apply. There is no entry fee for the Art Ability call and artist profiles can be created and saved for future use. Artists with saved profiles should check to confirm contact information is still accurate.

Applicants are invited to submit up to 6 (six) separate works of art for consideration, uploading 1 (one) JPEG (.jpg) image of each to the CaFE site. If necessary, a detail may be uploaded as one of the six. Images must be uploaded to the artist’s profile prior to completing a call for entry. Applications also require title of work, medium, size, year completed, and price. Be sure the size and selling price is a reflection of the artwork framed. Refer to specific finishing guidelines under the Eligibility section of this document.

The exhibit is displayed in a rehab hospital. Please consider the subject matter prior to submitting artwork. Nudes and dark subject matter will not be accepted, regardless of artistic merit. If you would like the curator to review your submissions prior to submitting your artwork, please email your images to [email protected] for feedback.

Depending on a variety of factors, the online submission process may take up to two hours to prepare images and submit the application. Applicants are strongly urged to allow time for any unforeseen technical difficulties. Applications can be saved and updated at any time prior to the submission deadline of June 30, 2024.

Art centers and groups: A separate profile and valid email address is required for each submitting artist. Each artist’s submissions should reflect the person’s individual creativity. Multiple renditions of the same subject matter, such as a class assignment, will not be accepted. In addition to the artist's contact information, please include the name and address of the art center or group on application.

We look forward to seeing your work!

For additional information or questions, contact the Art Ability office at 484.596.5607 or [email protected]

GUIDELINES:
Acceptable media: Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Gouache, Tempera, etc.); Watercolor & Wash (Ink Wash, Alcohol Ink, etc.); Drawing & Fine Printmaking (Pencil, Charcoal, Crayon, Pastel, Ink, Marker, Woodblock, Etching, Silkscreen, etc.); Photography (Analog or Digital); Mixed Media (2-Dimensional: Collage, Mosaic, Fiber Art, etc.); Sculpture (must weigh under 25 lbs.); Jewelry, Fine Crafts & Functional Art

Size: No dimension should be less than 13” or more than 48” including the frame. Each piece is not to exceed 25 lbs. in weight.

Finishing: Any works selected by judges must be sent ready for display. All flat works may require appropriate framing and hanging hardware. Presentation guidelines:

• All works on paper, cardboard, foamcore, scratchboard, flimsy materials and/or delicate surfaces must be protected with Plexiglas and framed. Plexiglas and proper wiring is required for all framing. No glass will be accepted.

• Frames must be used to protect soft and/or sharp edges.

All flat works that are metal, ceramic, or any delicate materials, as well as those that use Plexiglas, must be framed.

• Wrap-around canvas must be on sturdy stretcher bars. Unfinished or sloppy edges will not be accepted.

• All wall art must be properly wired for hanging. Saw teeth, French cleats, nail holes and nail rings will not be accepted.

Stipulations: Work that arrives damaged will be returned to artist. We are not financially responsible if it arrives damaged.

Surreal Visions is a thematic exhibition open to all interpretations of the concept, Surreal Visions. Open to all media and styles of surreal and visionary art. 72" maximum dimension. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, September 5 - 28, 2024.
The exhibition will also be displayed on the Limner Gallery web site and promoted on social media. Artists accepted to exhibit will not be charged additional fees of any kind.

SlowArt Productions, 123 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534

FIBERART INTERNATIONAL
Fiberart International is a triennial exhibition that seeks to exhibit the best of contemporary art and invites submissions that reflect a wide range of works related to the fiber medium. The exhibition is recognized around the world as a benchmark that documents trends and innovations in the field. The goal of the exhibition is to include innovative work rooted in traditional fiber materials, structure, processes and history, as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between fiber and other creative disciplines.

The 25th edition of the Fiberart International will be organized and presented by Contemporary Craft in partnership with Brew House Arts. Fiberart International 2025 will feature works by established and emerging artists and will be open to the public, with artwork located at both Contemporary Craft and Brew House Arts.

Since 1967, the Fiberart International was produced by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh, a non-profit, member supported organization that promotes the appreciation of fiber art and fosters its creative development and continuance. Contemporary Craft is grateful for the long-term relationship with the Guild, and also for the opportunity to work so closely with them over the years on this exhibition.

2025 FIBERART INTERNATIONAL CALENDAR

Call for Artists begins April 1, 2024
Submission deadline June 30, 2024
Notification of jurors’ decision to accepted artists September 30, 2024
Accepted work due (both shipping and in-person delivered) March 15, 2025
Soft Opening at Contemporary Craft May 30, 2025
Opening Reception at Contemporary Craft & Brew House Arts June 20, 2025
Exhibition schedule (accepted work will be displayed at two locations simultaneously):
Contemporary Craft: May 30, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Brew House Arts: June 20, 2025 – August 30, 2025
Return of artwork: artwork will be shipped within one month of the closing of the exhibition. At this time we are exploring the possibility of traveling the exhibition.
For questions or concerns, please email:
Yu-San Cheng, Associate Director at [email protected]
Justin Lin, Exhibition Coordinator at [email protected]

Application Requirements
Only ONE artwork per application is allowed.
Resume (2-page maximum) in pdf format (file size must be under 1MB);
Artist Statement (max character length = 1000 including spaces)
Each application must be represented by at least two (2) images: One (1) full view and one (1) detail.
Works entered as a multicomponent must be represented by three images: One (1) full view and two (2) details.
Proposals for installations must be represented by three (3) images: Two (2) full view from different angles and one (1) detail;
Image details should include: title, year, medium, size, retail value
There is a non-refundable entry fee of $45 payable online

Photographing your work: Use a professional photographer if possible. Each entry should be represented by clearly focused, well-lit images on a neutral background that accurately reflects the work submitted. Color must represent the piece accurately. Proper lighting is essential. DO NOT USE A CAMERA FLASH. It will cause a “hot spot” on the work.

Work exhibited in a frame must include the frame in the digital image. Work framed under glass must be photographed without glass, but noted that it will be displayed with glass. Please note size of piece with and without frame.

UPLOAD
Please title images following the format requested by CaFÉ: Title-full view.jpeg / Title-detail.jpeg

For the work submitted, artists must provide the title of the work, note if it is a detail, a brief description including dimensions, materials, and techniques.

IMAGE: JPEG or JPG only, up to 5MB, 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side (either H or W), files larger than 5 MB are not accepted by CaFÉ.
AUDIO: AIFF, WAV, XMF, MP3, under 10MB with a minimum bit rate of 96.
VIDEO: WMV, MOV, MP4, under 100MB with a minimum resolution of 640 x 480; minimum 12 fps.

Eligibility Criteria
This call is open to exceptionally talented artists who are in the early, mid or late stages of their career and reside in the United States or abroad.

Entries must be original work completed after July 1, 2023.
All work must be either fiber in content or executed in a fiber technique. Artists must be 18 years of age or older.
Work must be original in concept and design and not be the result of a class or workshop or in a degree granting institution.
Collaborative works will be considered as a single entry.
Artists submitting both collaborative and individual works must apply separately. The collaborative team will be considered as a single applicant.
Work must not exceed 12 feet in height or width.
Artists whose installation artwork is selected must either be available to install their work or provide explicit instructions for our experienced installation staff.
JURYING PROCESS

Work will be judged from digital images. Selection will be based on the overall quality of the work and its compliance with the standards stated in “Entry Requirements.” Work, which differs significantly from the image representing it, will be disqualified and returned to the artist.

Notification of the jurors’ decision will be sent through CaFÉ to the artist’s email by September 30, 2024. The prize-winning entry will be chosen from among the works accepted for the exhibition. The winner of the prize will be announced at the exhibition opening.

SALES
All works must be for sale. Contemporary Craft/Brew House Art receives a 50% commission on artworks sold. Commissions received through CC sales help support the free admission, education and community outreach programs of the nonprofit organization.

RIGHTS OF REPRODUCTION
Contemporary Craft/Brew House Arts reserves the right to photograph exhibited work, and use photographs - or the artist’s entry images - in both printed and electronic materials for publicity and promotion.

Fiberart International 2025 will retain the submitted images (accepted) and reserves the right to use the images in publications and gallery publicity. Beyond such use, the artist retains full copyright of submitted images. A full color catalog of the exhibition will be published. It is essential that the image provided is of a quality that will reproduce accurately and meet the high standards of a professional art publication. Exhibiting artists will receive a complimentary copy. Catalogs will also be available for purchase. All applicants will have the opportunity to preorder the exhibition catalogs.

SHIPPING
Artists who are selected as finalists will be responsible for one-way transportation of works to Contemporary Craft; Contemporary Craft/Brew House Arts will pay return transportation costs and insurance. Works must be packed securely and double boxed in reusable containers with thorough re-packing instructions and complete forms for return.

Accepted artists will be asked to give permission for their work to travel. All work selected for touring should be available for up to two (2) years beginning September, 2025. Work on tour will be insured. Work will be returned upon tour completion. FI2025 Tour expenses for insurance, storage, shipping to the tour destination and the final return shipping to the artists are covered by Contemporary Craft/Brew House Arts.

INSURANCE/LIABILITY
Artists who are selected as finalists will be responsible for insuring their work in transit to Contemporary Craft. Contemporary Craft/Brew House Arts will insure artworks for the entire exhibition period, storage and during return shipment. Hand delivered entries must be at the exhibition venue by March 15, 2025.

JURORS
JOJO ABOT is an interdisciplinary healer exploring evolving themes of spirituality, identity and community through music, film, fine art, fashion, photography and various other expressions. Committed to a philosophy of "Message Over Medium", the artist aims to provoke larger conversations and actions towards collective elevation, healing and harmony. An Ewe woman born in Ghana and currently based in LA, JOJO ABOT offers intimate invitations into the practice of true freedom, love and re-membering through sacred ceremonies of togetherness, reflection and transformation engaging the self as the starting point to unity, universal connection and ascension. Serving as a bridge between the physical and metaphysical, her offerings invite us into a spiritual dance that allows for a coming together of ancestry, traditions and global cultures.

Currently touring her groundbreaking immersive spatial opera, A GOD OF HER OWN MAKING which has featured artists like Esperanza Spalding, she expands a blossoming career offering interdisciplinary works in collaboration with the MOMA, Brooklyn Museum, The Ghana Pavilion at La Biennale Di Venezia, Frieze art fair x Theaster Gates x Prada, Hult Center, Armory week NYC, Perez Art Museum Miami and many others. JOJO ABOT has toured with Ms Lauryn Hill, played stages like Afropunk, Roots picnic, Radio city music hall, The Apollo Theater, Kennedy Center, Greek theater and more while being the first unsigned artist to perform live for NYC's Times Square new year's eve concert to over a million people.

Honoring the call to limitless expression, JOJO ABOT remains an exhibiting artist showing works in various solo and group exhibitions featuring sculpture, textile, painting, installations and mixed media offerings that echo her visions of worlds past, present and future. An alumni of the New Museum's incubator program, New Inc, and former resident at National Sawdust, JOJO ABOT continues to develop and present her interdisciplinary practice through POWER TO THE GOD WITHIN and other curatorial projects.

Louis Ho is a Singapore-based curator, critic and art historian. His research is concerned with the contemporary visual cultures...

Apply to be a part of the proposed exhibition, Favor the Bold, curated by J Studio LLC.

The exhibition aims to celebrate art created by LGBTQIA+ artists in the greater DC and NYC area. Preference will be given to art that celebrates bold and unapologetic self-expression through the use of striking colors, textures, sounds, or other artistic mediums.

Favor the Bold will be curated and submitted to the city of DC's Art Exhibition Grant (FY2025) by J Studio. If the exhibition is selected by the city, Favor the Bold will be shown in the nation's 2025 World Pride Exhibition, held in Washington, D.C.

Acceptance to J Studio's curation does not guarantee that the proposed exhibit will be selected by the city. All accepted artists will receive $2000 and will be informed of their application outcome by mid-October.