THEME- "WATER" covers 71% of the Earth's surface and is vital for all known forms of life. 96.5% of the Earth's crust water is found in seas and oceans. Although the sea moderates the Earth's climate and has important roles in the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, it is often viewed for its beauty, power, and life. We would like to see your interpretation of water. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to The Water Project. The Water Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization unlocking human potential by providing sustainable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer needlessly from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery LLC is not affiliated with The Water Project. JUDGING CRITERIA- Originality, interpretation, quality, demonstration of ability, and usage of medium. JUROR- Janelle Cogan.

Beverly is a watercolorist and acrylic painter who teaches and shows in her studio gallery,
“Me-Art Studio”in Easton, PA, which was honored by National Geographic GeoTourism as a place to
visit along the Delaware River. She has been juried into the Allentown Art Museum, The Banana Factory, The Luckenbach Mill and Steel Stacks ArtsQuest Center.

Calling Vendors for Artisans Market at the Danbury Juneteenth Celebration 2024.

The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut and the Danbury Juneteenth Coalition invite creative vendors in CT and NY to participate. Our goal is to produce an artisanal experience for the community, provide exhibitors the opportunity to show their work to its best advantage; support the purchase of original fine art and hand-made goods; and fosters art and cultural appreciation. The theme for 2024 Juneteenth is Emancipation Jubilation.

Artists and Artisans will support the event through their creativity to celebrate freedom and bring people together. The Artisans Market will display beauty, distinctness, and discovery of one-self through art. Our Danbury Juneteenth Emancipation Jubilation event will be on June 15th from 12pm to 5pm. It will take place at Western Connecticut State University, midtown campus at 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810 on the Higgins Hall Lawn. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors. Online applications only. Deadline to apply is May 17, 2024.

ABOUT JUNETEENTH
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. This was two and a half years after President Lincoln?s Emancipation Proclamation ? which had become official January 1, 1863.

Today, it is a holiday that highlights the extraordinary contributions made by African Americans to the community, and also celebrates unity and hope for communities across the nation.

The Loft Artist Association is pleased to announce a call for entries for Summer
Abstracts, our Spring/Summer Juried Exhibition. Our juror is Elizabeth Tardif, the founder of
Cherry Street Art and Exhibition Manager at the Kershner Gallery in Fairfield, CT. All entries will
be submitted and reviewed via EntryThingy. The Show dates are Saturday, June 1 – Sunday,
June 30, 2024. Deadlines include May 17, for entries, May 24, for artist notifications, and May
28-, for artwork delivery. An Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on
Saturday, June 1, from 4-6 PM. The juror will speak about the exhibit on Sunday, June 16, from
2-3:30 PM at the gallery. The theme Summer Abstracts is interpretational, and all artists are
invited to submit.
Summer Abstracts is an interpretational theme inviting artists to think about summer in an
abstract context focusing on color, shape, design, texture, and movement within the context of
what it means to consider the approaching summer. What are those feelings and senses that
are evoked with the approach of summer? What are we, as artists, anticipating. How do we
express that?
Juror
Elizabeth Tardif is the founder of Cherry Street Art, an art advisory and consulting service that
provides promotional services for artists as well as providing a resource for consumers who
want to purchase and invest in visual art. Liz works with clients all over Connecticut and with
artists all over the globe. As the Exhibition Manager and Curatorial Committee Manager for the
Kershner Gallery in Fairfield, Liz is responsible for organizing and executing a continuous
calendar of exhibitions featuring a variety of art styles, techniques, and mediums. A dedicated
advocate for visual arts and artists, Liz has delivered talks on multiple topics to encourage the
appreciation of art including “The Art of Buying Art, “The Importance of Art in Our Society”,
“Incorporating Art into a Décor”. An artist herself, Liz works in both oil and acrylic but does not
promote or market her own work.
The Loft Artists Association
Founded in 1978, The Loft Artists Association is a 501 (c) 3 non- profit organization of
professional working artists dedicated to building connections within the visual arts community
and offering many artistic and educational opportunities to the public free of charge. As an
established cultural institution, their grassroots events attract thousands of visitors throughout
the Tri-state area and have been recognized by funding agencies including the Connecticut
Commission on the Arts, corporate and private sponsors, the City of Stamford and by visitors
who return year after year. For more information, please visit loftartists.org.

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:

Follow along through our social media channels for updates @FranklinCulture #ArtsHappenHere

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

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.