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Competitions

  • 24th Annual Northern National Art Competition

    entry deadline May 14, 2011
    24th Annual Northern National Art Competition Open to all artists 18 or older who are US residents. Each artist may submit one or two slides or jpgs of recent, original 2D (wall-hang-able) work in ANY medium including drawing, all forms of painting, printmaking, photography, fiber, mixed media and work that has some sculptural elements. There is no theme. We look for a well-rounded and varied contemporary exhibit. Cost of entry: $30.00. More than $8,500 in prize money will be awarded to the artists including three $1,000 Awards of Excellence. This year's judge/juror is Dennis Wojtkiewicz. Exhibit runs from July 26th through September 9th, 2011. PDF of prospectus: http://www.nicoletcollege.edu/pdfs/nnac11.pdf
  • 1st Annual 621 Gallery Sculpture Competition 2012-2014

    May 2012 to April 2014
    Call for Artists: 621 GALLERY ANNOUNCES  OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COMPETITION 621 Gallery is located in Railroad Square Art Park in Tallahassee, Florida, and is the largest contemporary art space in North Florida.  One winning sculpture will be selected by a panel of judges to be exhibited on a 4′ x 4′ x 16” high plinth outside, in front of the main gallery doors. For more information please follow the link to our website: http://www.621gallery.org/exhibitions/call-to-artistssculpture-com/ 621 Gallery / Sculpture Competition 621 Industrial Drive Tallahassee, FL 32310
  • Mystery Build $15k Art Contest

    MYSTERY BUILD - WHAT CAN YOU MAKE WITH THIS? $15,000 in cash awards! Create a work of art using ONLY the materials provided in a Mystery Build Kit, without knowing what's inside! Submit photos or videos of what you make to compete for cash. The 5 lb. kits are 12" x 9" x 3" and contain a wide variety of materials. $36 entry fee includes materials kit. Details at www.mysterybuild.com
  • AETN Student Selects: A Young Filmmaker's Showcase

    annual event
    This annual event invites K-12 students across Arkansas to create videos - on their own or as part of a class - and enter them for a chance at broadcast, Little Rock Film Festival screenings, THEA Foundation scholarships and more.
  • Call for Work--AMoA (Amarillo Museum of Art) Biennial 600--Printmaking

    May 17 - August 11, 2013
    The AMoA (Amarillo Museum of Art) Biennial 600: Printmaking will be an exhibition of artwork selected, from works submitted by artists residing within a 600-mile radius of Amarillo, Texas. Juror: Kathleen Edwards, Chief Curator, University of Iowa Museum of Art. Deadline for Entries: Friday, March 15, 2013 (postmark) Artist Notifications: On or before April 12, 2013 Accepted Artwork Due at Museum: May 6, 2013 Exhibition Opening Reception: Friday, May 17, 2013 Eligible Works: The prints must be works of graphic art created as original works. They cannot be copies of works in another medium. Eligible artworks include hand-pulled prints created with intaglio, lithography, relief, serigraphy, or experimental methods. No photographs or digital reproductions will be accepted. Maximum dimensions of each work are 96 x 96 inches, including frame. The works must be ready for professional installation. All framed prints must use Plexiglas. No special handling or installation instructions accepted, unless the selected artist is on site to assist with the installation. Entry Guidelines: Digital images with 300 dpi resolution copied on a CD/DVD is the only accepted format for submission. (No MAC-FORMATTED IMAGES). Entry CDs will not be returned. Each artist may submit a maximum of THREE entries, each consisting of one full-view image and one detail (e.g. 6 images total). Please label the CD/DVD with your full name. Label digital image with your name and title of the work. Entry CDs/DVDs will not be returned. A jury fee of $30.00 (cashier’s or personal checks) must be included in the envelope with the digital images and the completed entry. Transit and Liability: Artists whose works are selected for the exhibition are responsible for shipping or hand-delivering artworks to and from Museum in re-usable cartons or crates. All works must have a return address label. A bar-coded shipping label or adequate postage for return shipping must be included with all shipped works. Artists must cover the cost of insurance while the works are in transit. The works in the exhibition will be insured while in the possession of AMoA. AMoA is not responsible for damage due to improper packing. No Styrofoam peanuts allowed as packing materials. Awards: Four cash awards: Best of Show, $700; 1st Place, $500; 2nd Place, $200; and 3rd Place, $100. Mail submissions to: Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 South Van Buren Street, Amarillo, TX 79109 For further information, contact Arlette Klaric or Alex Gregory at 806.371.5050 or ajklaric@actx.edu or alexgregory@actx.edu.
  • 2013 Art Kudos Juried Online Competition

    entry deadline: June 30, 2013
    Artshow.com is currently accepting entries for its 9th annual Art Kudos Online Competition. Cash awards totaling $4,000. Awards Judge: Kara Rooney, Associate Art Editor for The Brooklyn Rail and faculty member at the School of Visual Arts, New York, NY. Open to all artists 18 or older. Eligible works include: Drawings, paintings, printmaking, photography, digital art, sculpture, installations, wood, glass, ceramics, fiber and mixed media. $35 for 3 images. Selected finalists will appear in a year-long exhibit at www.artkudos.com beginning August 15th. Guidelines and entry form: http://www.artkudos.com/callforentries.html
  • The Bernice Garden Sculpture Project

    entry deadline April 15, 2013
    There will five $6,000 awards for outdoor sculpture. Entry deadline is April 15,2013, proposal is due June 1, 2013. Finished sculpture will go on display September 1 for one year. Please visit web site for details and application form.
  • South Walnut Street Gateway Sculpture

    Deadline for Proposal is 5 pm, June 28th, 2013
    The City of Bloomington Arts Commission is issuing a Call to Artists to submit proposals for consideration for a site-specific gateway sculpture commission for South Walnut Street in Bloomington, Indiana. The City of Bloomington and the Arts Commission recognize that the visual quality of public space has a profound impact on the community at large. Well-designed streetscapes can improve the appearance and safety of an area, give it new vibrancy and make the public feel welcome. Both quality design and public art in public spaces contribute to livable communities. The South Walnut Street Gateway Sculpture Art Selection Panel, comprised of artists, arts professionals, project partners and community members will review responses to the Call to Artists and recommend an artist (or artist team) for this opportunity. The City of Bloomington is committed to investing approximately $25,000 towards public art on South Walnut Street. Funding for this commission will be provided by the City of Bloomington's Percentage for the Arts program and administered by the City of Bloomington’s Arts Commission (“Arts Commission”).
  • 2014 Materials: Hard & Soft, National Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition

    February 7 to April 4, 2014
    February 7 – April 4, 2014. Sponsored by the Greater Denton Arts Council, Denton, Texas. Entry deadline: September 6, 2013. Eligible Media: clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or any combination of craft media. U.S. residents. Entry fee: $30. Awards: $5000.
  • Hot Springs Photography Competition 2013 - Call For Entries

    August 1-31, 2013
    The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs is call for entries for the 2013 Hot Springs Photography Competition. Open to all photographers residing in the US,16 yrs and older. All forms of photography accepted. Chuck Dodson will jury from the submitted jpg files and select artworks for the finalist exhibition, August 3-31. He will then award a total of $650 cash prizes. Exhibited artwork does not need to be framed but needs to be ready to hang with a wire or strong cord. Entry fee is $35 for 1 to 3 artworks. The FAC retains a 30% commission of all sales. Submitted artwork does not have to be for sale. Entries are submitted in the form of a jpg image file(s)sized to approx. 1024 pixels longest side at 72dpi(file name all low case.) Go to http://hsfac.org/photo-comp-13.html to complete entry form. Email form and jpg files, pay entry fee at website; or print and mail form with CD or flash drive, and entry fee. The FAC of Hot Springs Photography Competition 626 Central Ave Hot Springs, AR 71901. Call(501) 545-0534 for more info.
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