[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Visual Artists Association (VAA) announces a call for artists for the International Exhibition and Scholarship Prize, an exciting initiative designed to support and elevate emerging and re-emerging artists. Announced in Summer 2022, the Prize is a comprehensive programme worth £20,000. It aims to provide artists with crucial resources to develop their arts businesses and enhance their international exposure while contributing to the VAA artist education programmes.
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Enter by: 19 September 2024
Artist Benefits
- Exhibition in Central London: Winners will exhibit their artwork in a London venue.
- Mentorship Package: The four-week Artists Momentum course features weekly online sessions with industry experts, offering personalized guidance to help artists unlock their potential.
- Art Portfolio Review: Winners will have an exclusive one-on-one session to discuss their current practice, gain insights, identify new opportunities, and overcome challenges.
- Monthly Online Group Support Sessions: These drop-in sessions offer a collaborative environment for artists to share experiences, knowledge, and receive support to fuel their artistic growth.
- Networking Opportunities: Winners can build lifelong connections with fellow artists through exclusive networking events and activities.
- Access to VAA Resources Vault: Unlimited access to a wealth of resources
Artfinder Benefits
For the VAA’s International Exhibition and Scholarship Prize, Artfinder would like to welcome the winner to their platform, with a prize comprising a free Homepage Placement and a free six month Professional Plan, which includes unlimited artworks upload, a reduced commission rate, and many other features such as in-depth reports.
Artfinder will contact selected participants who have entered the competition with an offer to join the platform to help them expand their sales potential to an international database of art collectors. They will provide help through a faster application process, support to get their shop live, and promotion on site and email.
About Visual Artists Association
The Visaul Artists Association champions artists at all stages of their careers to succeed in the business of art. VAA assists artists in building their businesses by generating sales via marketing and distribution channels (self-representation, galleries, publishers) as well as advising on personal brand creation, alongside the practicalities of managing your arts business.
The VAA offers members the right tools to succeed including access to a range of training, business advice services, online resources, events, and access to a supportive and progressive community.
For more information, contact hello@visual-artists.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center announces a call for artists to submit original artworks to the Holiday Gift Show and Sale exhibition to take place November 1, 2024, through January 1, 2025, in the Main Gallery of the Murray Arts Building.
Set your sights on holiday shoppers, as the exhibit will coincide with Annmarie’s annual Ornament Show, as well as everyone’s favorite festive event, Annmarie Garden in Lights! Attendance during the holiday season is more than 35,000 guests!
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Enter by: 30 September 2024
All media will be considered, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, glass, fiber, digital, photography, and mixed media. Price of works cannot exceed $300. Artworks do not have to be holiday themed.
This is a show and sale style exhibit, meaning artworks will be removed as they sell. Artists will be contacted upon sale of work and invited to replace the sold piece with another artwork. Annmarie retains a 35% commission on all works sold.
Holiday Gift Show and Sale Artists will benefit heavily from reduced commission fees (35%), extended gallery hours (10am-9pm), as well as increased foot traffic. This show will be installed in a spacious main gallery and will run concurrently with the annual lights festival. The holiday season includes other small events such as a model train exhibition, a Lego exhibition, food trucks, and pictures with Santa. The timing for this exhibition is advantageous, seeing as it is during the holiday shopping season.
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. Come explore this special place where art and nature meet!
For more information, contact exhibits@annmariegarden.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Bristol Art Museum (BAM) announces a call for artists for Visions: BAM Members’ Biennial Exhibition, a dynamic showcase featuring the artistic talents of BAM’s members, ranging from emerging to established artists. Celebrate the vibrant arts community that surrounds us, as we come together to appreciate Bristol, Rhode Island, local and regional artworks and the creative minds behind them.
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Enter by: 29 September 2024
The Visions exhibition offers artists the unique opportunity to gain visibility in a respected cultural institution, engage with a diverse audience, and connect with fellow artists and art lovers. By participating, you’ll have the chance to elevate your work through professional recognition and contribute to the vibrant arts community. The exhibition fosters artistic growth, offering a platform to share your personal vision and creative process.
Juror Statement
“The process of painting is much more than recording the obvious. Simply put, my work is my personal interaction with and visual interpretation of a person or thing. The goal of which is to push past the surface of materials and technique used in the process of creating, in an effort to convey a personal vision. More than technique, it is how we as artists, interpret our own personal vision through our medium that elevates an ordinary subject into a work of art, one that resonates long after. I feel strongly in the versatility and flexibility of the medium and go to great lengths to push the medium in directions that may not be considered characteristic to traditional watercolor.” – Nancy Gaucher-Thomas
About Bristol Art Museum
The Bristol Art Museum is a unique cultural hub that fosters a deep connection between the local community and the arts. It offers an engaging mix of contemporary and traditional art exhibitions, often featuring both regional and national artists. What makes BAM particularly compelling is its dedication to creating a space where artists and art lovers can connect, learn, and be inspired. The museum hosts thought-provoking exhibitions, interactive workshops, and artist talks, creating a dynamic environment for artistic dialogue. With its commitment to both emerging and established artists, the museum is a place of discovery and creative exploration.
For more information, contact info@bristolartmuseum.org
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[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.
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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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[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] The Tartget Prize international painting competition invites artists from around the world to participate in its first edition. The competitions is dedicated to promoting art and creating opportunities for emerging artists while consolidating the reputations of distinguished painters.
With over €50,000 in cash prizes and international recognition awards through partnerships with magazines, galleries, fine art materials, and art scholarships, there are more than 50 prizes in total.
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Enter by: 15 February 2025
Pre-deadline: September 30, 2024
- 30 finalist spots among all participants who submit their works before September 30.
- If you don’t secure one of these 30 spots, your work will remain in the competition, giving you another chance after the registration deadline on February 15, 2025.
- If you submit at least two works before September 30, you will receive a 50% discount on your next application.
There are 10 categories to enter:
- Urban and Industrial Landscape
- Natural and Outdoor Landscape
- Animals and Wildlife
- Drawing and Illustration
- Still Life and Everyday Objects
- Figure and Portrait
- Fantasy and Imaginative
- Conceptual and Collage
- Abstraction
- A special category for teenagers
Works in all styles are accepted, including hyperrealism, photorealism, contemporary realism, imaginative realism, fantastic realism, surrealism, impressionism, expressionism, plein air painting, contemporary, abstraction, and any other type of representative painting.
Tartget Prize Awards
These are the main prizes of the competition:
- Best in Show: €12,000
- Second General Prize: €6,000
- Third General Prize: €4,000
- Tartget Fusion Prize: €4,000
- Acquisition Prizes: €1,000, €2,000, €3,000, and €4,000
- Best in Category: €500
After selecting the 200 finalists, Tartget Prize, along with a panel of physical jurors, will determine the works to be included in the grand physical exhibition to be held in Madrid, Spain, from June 5 to 12, 2025, in the historic Ateneo de Madrid building, just steps away from the Prado Museum and the Thyssen, where most of the winners will be announced.
About Tartget Prize
Tartget Prize is a major international painting competition celebrating its first edition, awarding over €50,000 in prizes. It is sponsored by some of the leading fine art product brands worldwide and boasts a prestigious jury composed of renowned international painters, gallerists, collectors, art critics, and curators.
Undoubtedly, it is a great opportunity for all painters who wish to advance their painting careers, gain recognition, establish themselves in the market, open doors to new opportunities, win significant cash prizes, and exhibit their work in Madrid, one of the world’s most important cultural cities, at the physical exhibition showcasing the best finalist and awarded works.
For more information, contact ceo@tartgetpaintingprize.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] LibertyTown Arts Workshop announces a call for artists for Fiber IV, an exhibition celebrating everything fiber. LibertyTown wants to showcase the full breadth of fiber art including, but not limited to, weaving, dying, felting, sculpture, sewing, quilting, knitting, and crocheting. Fiber can be cotton, wood, wool, paper, metal, or synthetic materials.
The artwork must consist primarily of fiber and be of original design. Kits and commercial patterns are prohibited. The method of displaying the work must be obvious or clearly indicated and easily achieved by LibertyTown staff. Any specialty hangers or forms must be included with the work. Artists should indicate all fiber media used in each piece.
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Enter by: 16 September 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 fiber based media, may apply to this show. Artwork previously exhibited in LibertyTown’s gallery is not eligible. Artwork must be original and completed within the last five years.
Artwork accepted into the show 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 on a wall must be ready to hang, with no wet media, no sawtooth hangers, and staple-free edges. LibertyTown will provide pedestals when 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:
- 9/18: Notifications sent
- 9/30: Accepted work due at LibertyTown by 8PM
- 10/4: Opening reception
- 10/27: Show closes, unsold work may be picked up
Fiber IV: Artist Benefits
Awards:
- 1st Place: $500
- 2nd Place: $250
- 3rd Place: $125
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] 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] A.I.R. Studio Paducah offers residencies of two weeks to three months year-round to visual artists, composers, architects, improvisational dancers, poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers. This residency affords residents the time and space for focused, independent work, the development of new ideas and experimentation.
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Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Applications are currently being reviewed for 2025 residencies with limited dates still available in July and August 2024.
Residents are provided with a private efficiency apartment and studio space, located in the Lower Town Arts District of Paducah, Kentucky, six blocks from the Ohio River. The cost of the residency is $700 for two weeks and $1,000 per month.
Accessibility accommodations include an accessible front sidewalk and entrance, accessible studio doorways, and a walker-accessible bathroom with handrails.
A.I.R. Studio Paducah is a residency created to offer a quiet live and work environment to a wide spectrum of creatives. The studio is in walking distance of several area cultural centers, galleries, and performance venues as well as the tranquil banks of the Ohio River. The studio features a storefront multi-purpose display space that can be used to host exhibitions or special presentations during the residency. Visiting residents not only benefit from supportive interaction with the surrounding arts community, but also benefit from joining a network of past residents with whom they can exchange ideas and form lasting professional relationships.
“The time at AIR was creative, meditative, restorative. The two of us lived a simple life, made good food, came together for meals twice a day, walked to several nearby restaurants for a change of pace. The flexibility of the space was great for writing — we were able to pitch separate camps or share space to work together according to our needs. We used the front window, the dining table, miscellaneous perches that the lightweight folding tables made possible, and, thanks to a spell of marvelous Kentucky weather, the picnic table outside, where I greeted first light, enjoyed happy hour, and sometimes wrote well past dark. Twice a day we went walking around Lower Town, enjoying the wide streets, the lovely buildings, and the friendly greetings of strangers. I did not anticipate enjoying Paducah so much.” – Bill Beverly
About A.I.R. Studio Paducah
A.I.R. Studio Paducah, now in its 19th year as an artist residency program, is situated in the heart of the LowerTown Arts District, Paducah, Kentucky. Since 2004, creatives from around the country and abroad have passed through A.I.R. doors to make the most of the space and a stretch of undistracted time as envisioned by founder Alonzo Davis, himself an artist.
Drawn to Paducah by the Artist Relocation Program, Davis initially considered LowerTown as the location for a personal studio/retreat. Inspired, however, by working retreat experiences in California, Costa Rica, Connecticut, Wyoming, Colorado, and Virginia, Davis decided instead to establish an artist residency program. Not only would visiting artists benefit, but also interaction with a changing influx of creatives from outside could lend an additional dynamic to the evolving LowerTown community. An active residency program heightens the arts district visibility in the world of artist’s communities nationally and internationally.
For more information, contact airstudiopaducah@gmail.com