[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Boynes Artist Award (BAA) invites artists worldwide to participate in the 11th Edition of the Boynes Artist Award. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the arts, the award offers a platform where artists of all backgrounds and experience levels can shine on a global stage.
The Boynes Artist Award aims to provide a platform for artists from around the world, offering them an opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their work, and win substantial prizes.
Click here for the application / registration
Enter by: 3 November 2024
Key Dates:
- Early Bird Deadline: August 30, 2024
- Winners Announced: December 12, 2024
Prizes
1st Place:
- $1000 USD cash prize
- Coverage of residency fees within the BAA Residency Network
- Travel expenses covered
- Residency stipend for stays over 30 days
- Access to the Residency Network
- Showcase of winning work on the BAA homepage
- Published interview and feature in the newsletter
- Winner’s certificate
2nd Place:
- $500 USD cash prize
- Access to the Residency Network
- Showcase of winning work on the BAA homepage
- Published interview and feature in the newsletter
- Winner’s certificate
3rd Place:
- $250 USD cash prize
- Access to the Residency Network
- Showcase of winning work on the BAA homepage
- Published interview and feature in the newsletter
- Winner’s certificate
10 Finalists:
- Published interview
- Access to the Residency Network
- Finalist certificate
About Boynes Artist Award
The Boynes Artist Award is an independent, international visual arts competition that seeks to support and provide a platform for artists worldwide. Since its inception, the award has been committed to celebrating artistic talent, providing valuable opportunities for growth and exposure, and fostering a global artistic community.
“We are thrilled to continue supporting artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines,” said Chantal Boynes, Director of the BAA. “The 11th Edition aims to provide even more opportunities for artists to grow, network, and showcase their talents on a global stage.”
For more information, contact info@boynesartistaward.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency (JTHAR) announces a call for artists for the 2025 – 26 season.
Each year, JTHAR invites 6 artists from around the world to create artwork amidst the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park. Artists selected for this program are at all stages of their careers and work in all media including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and non fiction writing, interdisciplinary, social practice, and architecture.
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Apply by: 10 December 2024
JTHAR fosters creativity through opportunities for exploring, experimenting, quiet reflection, engagement and cross-cultural exchange with the vibrant local artist community. They establish spaces where inspiration happens on a daily basis. Artists can do the work of innovating, changing the cultural landscape and generating a fresh look at the way we connect to each other and to the world.
Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency Artist Benefits
Residency recipients will receive a fifteen hundred dollar scholarship to deter costs of participating in the program. Funds can be used towards art supplies, transportation, and meals.
The residency provides studio space and living accommodations. Each artist will be assigned their own house in which to live and work for the length of the residency. Artists may choose to work in the JTHAR dedicated studio, a large studio space, divided by movable walls, depending on the artist’s needs. Housing Accommodations are located in the Highlands near the West Entrance of the Joshua Tree National Park. Please note that the summer months can be very hot in the high desert. If you are adverse to the heat, this may not be the program for you. All houses are equipped with air conditioning.
I am immensely grateful for my time at JTHAR. The program provides a gateway to an incredibly inspiring landscape while being embedded with an engaged and supportive community. From when I first arrived, to my last day, I felt valued and bolstered to a degree that far exceeded expectations. Personal connections coupled with an impressively outfitted living/working space made this bespoke residency truly special. The seven weeks of uninterrupted focused time allowed for the ample experimentation and iteration necessary for locating new possibilities in my creative research. I have immensely benefitted from the energy of all involved during the residency period and anticipate the momentum gained to carry me for years to come. — David Andree (2024)
The memories I made at the Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency will always hold a special place in my heart and mark a pivotal turning point in my artistic journey. The opportunity to spend time in the midst of such natural beauty allowed me to find inspiration, delve into my thoughts, and explore trajectories like never before. JTHAR’s generosity and dedication to fostering artistic growth are truly remarkable. — Justin M Zielke (2023)
Coming from the over populated landscape of New York City, it took me a while to adjust to the wide sky, to the desert’s prickly but fascinating creatures, the overwhelming daylight and the overwhelmingly dark nights, and the dry dry heat. But eventually, thanks to my fellow residents, and to the warmth and kindnesses of the JTHAR board members, Joshua Tree became the place I was able to feel myself again. My time there helped me reengage with my writing in a way I very much needed. It’s a bit counterintuitive perhaps, but the barbed landscape eventually proved itself capable of holding me tenderly. And so I let it. And for that gift, I’m immensely grateful. — Bernard Ferguson (2021)
About Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency
Founded in 2007, JTHAR is a nonprofit artist residency, which invites artists from around the world to create work amidst the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park. Connect to the vibrant local artistic community. The residency provides scholarship funds, accommodations, studio space, and a gallery exhibition. JTHAR has been providing a place for artist to create new works for 19 years. It is the only non profit residency in Joshua Tree, California, that has an open call for artists.
Located next to Joshua Tree National Park, which has two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California.
For more information, contact info@jthar.com
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[Exhibition Update]
Congratulations to the winners of New York Center for Photographic Art’s online photography competition, Architecture!
- Grand Prize: Ronald Butler “Where I Used to Live as a Child”
- First Prize: Barbara Beeman “I looked Up Again”
- First Prize: Guntis Lauzums “Kandinsky’s Lines”
- First Prize: Gerald Shonkwiler “Off The Grid”
See more winners and the exhibition online at https://www.nyc4pa.com/architecture-2021
[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) announces a call for artists for Architecture, an online photography competition.
Submit your vision of architecture. Whole structures and architectural detail are welcome. Do you see the curvaceous form of an elephant’s trunk when feeding, the curl of a giant wave, or a closer view of a head full of curls. Curves are all around us. Capture them as a dominant element of your images and send them in. The call is open to any photographers worldwide of any age, amateurs or professional.
Click here for the application / registration (Closed)
Enter by: 14 July 2024
NYC4PA offers opportunities to participate in themed calls for photographers. Each call has a different theme and 50 images win. The prizes total $4000. There is a grand prize, 3 first prizes, 3 second prizes, 3 third prizes, 20 juror’s selections, and 20 honorable mentions. All 50 winners are posted in a gallery on the NYC4PA website and included in an exhibition gallery. The call is open to any photographers worldwide and of any age, amateurs or professional. A professional photographer, gallery owner, or photography teacher is the juror.
About New York Center for Photographic Art
The mission of the New York Center for Photographic Art is to provide exhibition opportunities in the vibrant New York City gallery world to photographers around the globe. NYC4PA offers international, themed, open call competitions juried by recognized experts in the field of photography. Prizes include cash awards, online gallery, catalog, and New York City gallery exhibits.
For more information, contact nyc4pa@gmail.com
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[Exhibition Update]
Congratulations to the participants in LibertyTown Arts Workshops’ national juried art exhibition, The Great Outdoors!
Click here to see a recap and images from the exhibition: https://libertytownarts.com/2024/07/04/the-great-outdoors-a-national-juried-exhibition/
[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] LibertyTown Arts Workshop announces a call for artists for The Great Outdoors, a national juried art exhibition. There are so many worlds outside of our screens and four house walls. This summer Libertytown wants to see your art celebrating your exploration of the world outside. It could be photos of grand mountains, or small tadpoles in a pond at your local park. The only requirement is that it’s about the natural life that surrounds us. All mediums welcome.
Click here for the application / registration (Closed)
Enter by: 17 June 2024
A non-refundable application fee must be paid for each submitted piece before it will be juried. Payment may be submitted electronically via submittable or by check delivered to LibertyTown.
Application Fees:
- 1st piece (Non-member): $25
- 1st piece (Member): $15
- Each additional piece: $5
All artists age 16 and older, working in any media, may apply to this show. Work previously exhibited in LibertyTown’s gallery is not eligible. Work must be original and not from kits and made in the least five years.
Work accepted into The Great Outdoors exhibition must be for sale. Applications must be submitted electronically; no physical pieces will be accepted at the gallery for jurying. Work that will be displayed must be ready to show, with no unfired media, no wet paint or other unfinished surfaces. LibertyTown will provide pedestals and shelving as needed. LibertyTown reserves the right to reject works accepted by the juror due to content, space constraints, or inability to properly install the work.
Calendar:
- 6/19: Notifications sent via Submittable Only
- 7/1: Accepted work due at LibertyTown by 8PM
- 7/5: Opening reception
- 7/28: Show closes, unsold work may be picked up/will be shipped back
The Great Outdoors: Artist Benefits
Awards:
- 1st Place: $400
- 2nd Place: $200
- 3rd Place: $100
LibertyTown keeps a commission of 40% on all show sales. Artists are responsible for any costs related to transporting accepted work to the gallery and transporting unsold work away at the end of the show. Artists applying to this show grant LibertyTown Arts Workshop unlimited non-exclusive right to use images of accepted work to promote the exhibit and the gallery.
About LibertyTown Arts Workshop
LibertyTown Arts Workshop is a 13,000 square foot art facility located in downtown, Fredericksburg, Virginia. LibertyTown is home to over 80 artists, working artists’ studios, and a full spectrum of art classes offered to the public. Main gallery Shows rotate monthly. This ensures that LibertyTown is always presenting new items for local patrons to enjoy and experience. LibertyTown features show items for viewing and sale on their website and features show items on Facebook and Instagram pages. Located downtown, the location is walkable, and they have many visitors local and visiting. LibertyTown participates in First Friday art receptions, which is a well-attended event that happens monthly.
For more information, contact info@LibertyTownArts.com
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[Exhibition Update]
Congratulations to the winners of Decagon Gallery’s online photography exhibition, Environmental Challenges!
- First Place: Manuela Federl – “Work at Agbogbloshie”
- Second Place: Ros Winner Sterling – “February”
- Third Place: Joy Saha – “Plastic Bottle Recycling”
See the exhibition online at https://www.decagongallery.com/environmental-challenges.
[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Decagon Gallery announces a call for artists for the Environmental Challenges online photography exhibition. Are you passionate about capturing the world around you and raising awareness about pressing environmental issues? Decagon Gallery invites photographers from around the globe to participate in an online photography competition focused on the timely and important theme of environmental challenges.
Through your lens, showcase the environmental challenges that our planet faces, from climate change and pollution to biodiversity loss and sustainable development. This is an opportunity to use the power of photography to shed light on the critical issues impacting our environment and inspire positive change.
Click here for the application / registration (Closed)
Enter by: 25 June 2024
Join Decagon Galllery in using the art of photography to amplify the conversation about environmental challenges and inspire action towards a more sustainable future.
- Notification of Acceptance: June 30, 2024
- Exhibition Dates: July 1 — August 31, 2024
The gallery offers cash prizes to the top three entries, as well as promotion on social media and email blasts. The first place winner will be offered a free exhibition in the online gallery’s featured section.
About Decagon Gallery
Decagon Gallery is an online photography gallery based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in contemporary photography. The gallery offers photographers several curated platforms to showcase their work and connect with art enthusiasts worldwide.
The gallery maintains a robust online presence through its website and social media, as it aims to promote itself through email marketing, social media, and collaborations with other art organizations.
For more information, contact info@decagongallery.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Decatur Arts Alliance announces a call for artists for Decatur Artway Phase VIII.
The Decatur Artway kicks off another year as Decatur’s outdoor gallery, featuring dynamic sculptures scattered throughout the city of Decatur, Georgia. Sculptures will be displayed on temporary loan for two years, creating an engaging rotating collection of public art around town. An interactive online map will permit public engagement and increase accessibility, and a plaque at each installation site will detail information about the artist and the sculpture.
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Enter by: 29 September 2024
The Decatur Artway is presented by the Decatur Arts Alliance in partnership with the Decatur Tourism Bureau and the Decatur Downtown Development Authority. The sculpture must be available for the duration of the two-year contract. All submissions must be professionally constructed of durable materials which will withstand the elements. No maquettes or renderings will be considered for selection. Decatur Arts Alliance will only accept existing and ready-to-install works.
Timeline:
- Artist Notification: October 15, 2024
- Artwork Delivery Deadline: December 15, 2024
- Exhibition Dates: November/December, 2024 – November/December, 2026
Decatur Artway Artist Benefits
Selected artists will be awarded an honorarium of $2,000. The installed work may be available for sale. Artwork sold as a result of the Decatur Artway will be subject to a 20% commission, which will be deducted from the purchase price and retained by the Decatur Arts Alliance.
About Decatur Arts Alliance
Since its founding in 1989, the Decatur Arts Alliance has continually expanded its impact. Today, the 501(c)3 nonprofit brings a full-spectrum arts experience to the community every day through outdoor installations, live music, art events and festivals, community classes, and exhibitions – deliberately available at no/low cost to the public.
The Decatur Arts Alliance works to connect residents, businesses, tourists, and artists to increase arts access and engagement. The organization is committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for emerging and established artists of diverse experiences and backgrounds, and to producing work that is impactful for a broad range of community members.
For more information, contact info@decaturartsalliance.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Zephyrhills Main Street announces a call for artists for the Public Art Series, Jump Right In. Using the theme of water, Zephyrhills is the City of Pure Water and the City’s new tag line is Jump Right In. The first art project will be murals created for locations within the City’s historic downtown district. Professional artists, designers, and fabricators of public art are encouraged to submit their work for future public art projects.
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Enter by: 8 July 2024
Jump Right In is open to all professional artists, with prior experience of creating and implementing the design of large outdoor murals that foster a unique sense of place.
The Review Committee will select up to three (3) artists to create an original mural design incorporating water and the City’s tag line, Jump Right In. The three (3) selected artists will be compensated $500 for their time in creating a site-specific design rendering. The top-ranked artist or artist team will be compensated up to $10,000 for original large scale mural. The City of Zephyrhills is home to many downtown festivals and events that will showcase the artwork. There will be a series of public art projects in the downtown area of Zephyrhills.
About Main Street Zephyrhills
Main Street Zephyrhills is dedicated to fostering a robust business district with a creative cultural experience and living environment. Zephyrhills is a place where each building tells a story, the downtown is a place where the community comes together. Young and old, lifelong residents, newcomers, and people from all walks of life mingle together at events throughout the year. Main Street Zephyrhills fosters a vibrant business climate, promotes unique special events, and designs the historic core as an inviting location for the community and its visitors.
For more information, contact director@mainstreetzephyrhills.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Human Impacts Institute announces a call for artists for the Urban Environmental Health Lab (UEHL) Fellowship. Through collaboration with environmental health experts, artists, and youth leaders, fellows will engage in innovative projects aimed at tackling environmental health threats and promote pollution prevention tools.
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Enter by: 20 June 2024
Artist and youth fellows will be in-residence at local, New York City environmental justice organizations, learning about their work, communities, and needs for creative communications and engagement. Together, equal justice groups, youth fellows, and artists will develop a creative project (i.e. film, social media campaign, installation, performance) to deepen the cultural connection(s) between climate justice and community-based solutions.
These projects will be celebrated during Climate Week NYC 2024. The Urban Environmental Health Lab (UEHL) fellowship program is designed to empower underrepresented communities in New York City by addressing urban soil, water, and air challenges. Artists will receive a stipend of 1000 USD upon completion of the program.
Fellowship Focus:
- Environmental health awareness
- Pollution prevention
- Climate justice
- Community engagement
- Creative storytelling
The Fellowship provides artists a chance to build community and expand their network of climate experts and organizations.
About Human Impacts Institute
The Human Impacts Institute (HII) is dedicated to building a global cultural movement that inspires bold climate action through creative and community-driven approaches. They build collaborations between artists, scientists, policymakers, activists, and educators, as well as develop over 25,000 hours of creative climate programming to audiences across the globe. Since it’s inception in 2011, the HII has grown their reach and built an international team that is passionate about the role of art in climate. Through educational workshops, salons, and exhibits, HHI amplifies the voices of communities directly impacted by climate change.
For more information, contact community@humanimpactsinstitute.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Las Laguna Art Gallery announces a call for artists for The Second Half (50 and Over), an in-gallery and online art exhibition. This is an open theme, open medium call for artists for any artist 50 years of age or older.
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Enter by: 30 May 2024
Las Laguna Art Gallery is looking to celebrate the talent, experience, and unique viewpoint of those in “the 2nd half” of life. As we grow older, the maturity and insight life has given us multiplies. The viewpoints and experiences that come with age are invaluable lessons to us all on how to live life – and live it well.
For the online exhibition, each artist that submits will have at least one artwork selected to be shown. Las Laguna Art Gallery promotes artists and their artwork on their website, Instagram, Facebook, and to a group of collectors and supporters.
About Las Laguna Art Gallery
Las Laguna Art Gallery is located in the well-known art community of Laguna Beach, California. They are on an oceanside cliff in a cute little village of art and shops. Each month, they host a different themed show featuring artists from around the world. They pride themselves in being an entry point for artists new to showing their artwork, as well as a place that experienced artists love to exhibit.
For more information, contact laslagunaartgallery@gmail.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] NATO announces a call for young artists (under 35 years old) from the United States or any other NATO member county to submit artwork featuring their interpretation of peace, security, unity and freedom for the NATO Mural Competition, the celebration of the Alliance’s 75th anniversary.
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Enter by: 12 May 2024
Submit your work to the NATO mural competition – an opportunity to showcase your talent and artistic vision of the future. This is NATO’s 2nd mural competition. In January 2024, NATO unveiled its first public mural, created by street artists in Vilnius, Lithuania, to celebrate the summit held in the city in 2023 and symbolise NATO’s collective defence mission.
The winner of this year’s NATO’s mural competition will get to work with a Washington, DC, street artist to develop their artwork. The design will be featured as a permanent mural on a wall in Washington, DC.
Additionally, top artworks from this year’s mural competition will be displayed at an exhibition at the 2024 NATO Summit venue in Washington, DC.
About NATO
In 2024, NATO celebrates 75 years of collective defence. Since its creation on 4 April 1949, the transatlantic Alliance has grown from 12 founding members to 32 member countries, all working together to keep our people safe. A community of Allies bound together by common values of democracy, individual liberty, human rights and the rule of law, NATO celebrates its anniversary on 4 April at NATO Headquarters in Brussels and at the upcoming summit on 9-11 July in Washington, DC, where its founding treaty was signed.
For more information, contact honor.addington@mcsaatchi.com.