[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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[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] 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] The Holy Art Gallery announces a call for artists for the Art On Loop Exhibition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works for consideration. Submit works in any medium.
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Enter by: 10 December 2024
Any artist from any background can submit any of their work to the Art On Loop Toronto exhibition. The Holy Art Gallery is looking for unique and diverse perspectives. The theme of the exhibition is open, meaning there are no restrictions or limitations on what you can submit.
About The Holy Art Gallery
The Holy Art Gallery is a passionate team of people working tirelessly to bring you the best selection of religious art online. Their goal is to create a space where people can find inspiration, beauty, and peace through the power of art.
Their collection features a diverse range of artwork from talented artists all around the world. From traditional oil paintings to modern digital creations, they have something for everyone. They believe that each piece of art has its own unique message and strive to curate a collection that reflects this diversity.
The Holy Art Gallery is a platform for artists to showcase their talents and share their stories with the world. The gallery works closely with our artists to ensure that they receive proper recognition and compensation for their hard work.
The Holy Art gallery is located in the heart of New York City. It has become a hub for both established and emerging artists to showcase their work. The gallery’s mission is to promote contemporary art from all over the world and provide a platform for artists to express their creativity.
As you walk through the doors of the Holy Art gallery, you are immediately immersed in a world of vibrant colors, intricate designs, and thought-provoking pieces. From abstract paintings to sculptures and mixed media installations, there is something for every art lover to admire.
What makes this gallery truly unique is its dedication to showcasing diverse perspectives and breaking societal norms through art. Each exhibit challenges traditional ideas and pushes boundaries, making viewers think outside the box.
For more information, contact hello@theholyart.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Keller Public Arts Board announces a call for artists for the 2024 Old Town Keller Rotating Sculpture Program.
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Enter by: 22 April 2024
In 2017, the Keller Public Arts Board (“Board”) implemented a rotating public art program for outdoor sculptures in the newly updated Old Town Keller West area. A $1,500 honorarium is available for five pieces selected by the Board for the eigth year of the program.
The City of Keller invested over $4 million in improvements for the Old Town location, including the addition of approximately 170 parking spaces; construction of a linear pedestrian promenade; improved streetscaping and landscaping; addition of outdoor seating and community areas; and installation of 11 concrete sculpture pads. Old Town is home to an eclectic blend of restaurants and small businesses that, in combination with the public improvements, attract a variety of visitors and provide great exposure for art in the area.
For 2024, the Public Arts Board will select up to 5 sculptures for a two-year exhibit beginning in June 2024 and will host the sixth Keller Art Walk event on October 26, 2024. Artwork will be for sale for the duration of the exhibit with a 25% commission collected by the City of Keller.
Old Town Keller Rotating Sculpture Program Artist Benefits
A $1,500 honorarium shall be awarded to each artist for each piece of that artists sculpture chosen for the installation, exhibition, and removal of the artwork for a two-year period. One-half of the stipend will be provided to the artist upon selection and the remainder shall be paid upon completion of a successful installation. The existing 5’x5’ concrete pads shall be used for display and the City of Keller may provide some assistance with installation and removal of the artwork. One Best in Show winner shall be awarded an additional $500 on or before the Keller Art Walk on October 26, 2024.
About the Keller Public Arts Board
The Board hopes to expose the local community to different types of art, increase tourism, and encourage visitors to the Old Town area by providing a dynamic and engaging exhibits. The program provides bi-monthly art shows in Keller Town Hall, 15 permanent public sculptures, an annual Fort Worth Symphony concert, and smaller concerts throughout the year. A highlight of each season is the Annual Keller’s Got Talent Art Show and Competition which brings together local Keller and Keller ISD artists. The show gives local artists the opportunity to have their works seen and appreciated.
For more information, contact publicarts@cityofkeller.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists (STCEA) announces a call for artists for an online art exhibition, STCEA Anniversary Show. This final exhibit of the STCEA season celebrates their 3rd anniversary of helping emerging artists build creative confidence through showing artwork.
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Enter by: 15 June 2024
The STCEA Anniversary Show theme is open and all styles and mediums are welcome. Submit your favorite pieces as you participate in art that does good!
20% of exhibit proceeds benefit Give 716, a partnership between Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fans to support Western New York non-profits.
A Best in Show (cash prize) and Awards of Distinction will be awarded to the works of highest artistic merit based on technical skill, creativity, innovation, and adherence to theme. An Artists’ Choice and People’s Choice award will be selected based on popular vote.
STCEA provides a safe space for you to build creative confidence. Have your work evaluated through a competitive juried show process that is welcoming to art students, new and emerging artists, and seasoned artists alike. Having your work displayed in an international juried show is a great way to boost your artistic presence, increase sales, and build your exhibition portfolio for future show opportunities, gallery representation, or entrance to MFA programs – or just for fun and personal growth. Online exhibits are good for the environment and your pocketbook – you save shipping fees and artwork preparation costs as your work is professionally displayed in an online gallery with shareable links for your website and social media feeds. Plus, direct viewers to your online shop, where you’ll keep 100% of the proceeds for any artwork sold.
About Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists
Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists believes in art that does good and makes the world a better place. STCEA donates a portion of the proceeds from every exhibition to support local and national non-profits doing good work in the communities they serve. Needs addressed through the contributions from STCEA exhibits include food security and basic living needs, racial equity, environment and natural resources, substance abuse and mental health services, animal rights and care, refugee resettlement, music education, affordable housing, and health and human services.
For more information, contact southerntierartists@gmail.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center announces a call for artists to submit original artworks for MORE! Embracing Excess. This exhibition seeks to unravel the layers of complexity and indulgence found in the realm of maximalism, showcasing the beauty that emerges when more is truly more.
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Enter by: 14 April 2024
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center aims to challenge traditional norms and push the boundaries of artistic expression by featuring a diverse array of artworks, installations, and designs that embody the extravagance, the lavishness, and the exuberance of maximalism. The exhibition will highlight bold colors, patterns, textures, intricate detail, and overwhelming visual richness. Graphic designers who produce fabric and wallpaper are also encouraged to apply.
MORE! Embracing Excess – Artist Benefits
- Have your artwork seen by a Juror from the Smithsonian Museum system. Shows are not juried blind.
- Galleries are trafficked by roughly 7,000 visitors a month. Foot traffic is higher in the summer months during nice weather.
- Artists receive complementary graphics. A virtual exhibition booklet is made for each exhibition.
- Shipping scholarships are available.
- Three artworks are chosen for a monetary prize in the form of a juror award.
About Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center is located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay. The sculpture garden features a shady walking path that meanders through the woods past permanent and loaned sculpture, including over thirty works on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. Artists in the collection include: Antonio Tobias Mendez, Barbara Hepworth, Cesar, Robert Engman, Jean Arp, Kenneth Snelson and Fransisco Zuniga. Young guests can frolic in the Fairy Lolly Creative Play Space and explore the many trails, including the Tree-mendous Trail.
The award-winning Arts Building includes rotating exhibition space, the Nature Nook, the artLAB Creative Reuse Studio, the Annmarie Gift Shop, and lovely wrap around patios. Annmarie presents a variety of popular annual festivals, rotating exhibitions, family activities, and creative public programs. The Studio School offers classes for all ages and abilities – from pottery to dance – taught by professional artists and arts educators.
For more information, contact exhibits@annmariegarden.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Decatur Arts Alliance announces a call for artists for Forced Perspective, their 35th annual Fine Arts Exhibition. When experiences challenge our worldview or encounters lead to a reexamination of long-held beliefs, we realize jarring truths or witness inescapable realities. Artists and audiences are invited to consider how enduring discomfort affects how we relate to ourselves, each other, and the world.
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Enter by: 15 March 2024
Artists working in all media may apply for Forced Perspective, a juried multimedia presentation that contributes a fresh and unique perspective in conjunction with the Decatur Arts Festival. The exhibition will be installed in the newly renovated Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library, part of the DeKalb County Public Library. The show will run May 2 – June 14, 2024, in Decatur, Georgia.
Forced Perspective Awards
- Best of Show: $1,000
- Gold Award: $700
- Silver Award: $500
Purchase awards totaling $2,500 are selected by the City of Decatur for inclusion in its public art collection. Local institutions and universities frequently purchase exhibiting artwork. Purchase awards will be publicly announced on the exhibition website.
This is the 35th year of this exhibition. It reaches more the 60,000 in the month of May. There are dedicated institutional purchases from every exhibition.
About City of Decatur
The City of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia, is located just east of and adjacent to the city of Atlanta’s in-town communities and near the metro area suburbs. With more than 200 shops and restaurants in commercial districts around the Square and in historic Oakhurst Village, Decatur is a popular shopping, dining, entertainment, and arts destination. Twenty-four thousand residents live in Decatur’s quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods and downtown condominiums, and as the DeKalb County seat, this thriving commercial community is the epicenter of county business.
About Decatur Arts Alliance
Since 1989, the Decatur Arts Alliance has expanded its impact. Today the 501c3 brings a full spectrum of arts to the community through outdoor art installations, live music, community classes, and exhibitions. All are free and open to the community and the Atlanta metro area. The Decatur Arts Alliance works to connect residents, businesses, tourists, and artists to increase art access and engagement. The organization is committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for emerging and established artists of diverse experiences and backgrounds.
For more information, contact info@decaturartsalliance.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists (STCEA) announces a call for artists for an online art exhibition, All Creatures Great And Small: Animals In Art. This show celebrates our special bond with animals, whether at home or in the wild.
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Enter by: 15 May 2024
All styles and mediums are welcome. Art containing wild animals in captivity (zoos, theme parks, animal shows) will not be accepted.
100% of All Creatures Great And Small exhibit proceeds benefit Chautauqua County Humane Society, the former home of STCEA’s paws-itively best staff member, Eliza Jane!
A Best in Show (cash prize) and Awards of Distinction will be awarded to the works of highest artistic merit based on technical skill, creativity, innovation, and adherence to theme. An Artists’ Choice and People’s Choice award will be selected based on popular vote.
STCEA provides a safe space for you to build creative confidence. Have your work evaluated through a competitive juried show process that is welcoming to art students, new and emerging artists, and seasoned artists alike. Having your work displayed in an international juried show is a great way to boost your artistic presence, increase sales, and build your exhibition portfolio for future show opportunities, gallery representation, or entrance to MFA programs – or just for fun and personal growth. Online exhibits are good for the environment and your pocketbook – you save shipping fees and artwork preparation costs as your work is professionally displayed in an online gallery with shareable links for your website and social media feeds. Plus, direct viewers to your online shop, where you’ll keep 100% of the proceeds for any artwork sold.
About Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists
Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists believes in art that does good and makes the world a better place. STCEA donates a portion of the proceeds from every exhibition to support local and national non-profits doing good work in the communities they serve. Needs addressed through the contributions from STCEA exhibits include food security and basic living needs, racial equity, environment and natural resources, substance abuse and mental health services, animal rights and care, refugee resettlement, music education, affordable housing, and health and human services.
For more information, contact southerntierartists@gmail.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists (STCEA) announces a call for artists for an online art exhibition, Where The Heart Is: The Art Of Home.
This exhibit invites you to explore the artistic interpretations of home, offering a contemplative journey through the spaces, emotions, and memories that define our sense of belonging. From cozy living rooms to bustling kitchens, serene bedrooms to vibrant gardens, each artwork invites reflection on the roles these spaces play in shaping our identities, fostering connections, and capturing the warmth and nostalgia that home evokes.
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Enter by: 15 April 2024
20% of the Where the Heart Is exhibit proceeds benefit Chautauqua County Habitat for Humanity, building self-reliance through affordable home ownership.
A Best in Show (cash prize) and Awards of Distinction will be awarded to the works of highest artistic merit based on technical skill, creativity, innovation, and adherence to theme. An Artists’ Choice and People’s Choice award will be selected based on popular vote.
STCEA provides a safe space for you to build creative confidence. Have your work evaluated through a competitive juried show process that is welcoming to art students, new and emerging artists, and seasoned artists alike. Having your work displayed in an international juried show is a great way to boost your artistic presence, increase sales, and build your exhibition portfolio for future show opportunities, gallery representation, or entrance to MFA programs – or just for fun and personal growth. Online exhibits are good for the environment and your pocketbook – you save shipping fees and artwork preparation costs as your work is professionally displayed in an online gallery with shareable links for your website and social media feeds. Plus, direct viewers to your online shop, where you’ll keep 100% of the proceeds for any artwork sold.
About Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists
Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists believes in art that does good and makes the world a better place. STCEA donates a portion of the proceeds from every exhibition to support local and national non-profits doing good work in the communities they serve. Needs addressed through the contributions from STCEA exhibits include food security and basic living needs, racial equity, environment and natural resources, substance abuse and mental health services, animal rights and care, refugee resettlement, music education, affordable housing, and health and human services.
For more information, contact southerntierartists@gmail.com