[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Voss Gallery announces a call for artists for Postcards from Paradise, a juried group exhibition of letter-size paintings celebrating the beauty of our surroundings and how we connect with one another. This opportunity is open to artists based in the United States.
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Enter by: 23 April 2023
All artwork must be the exact dimensions 8 x 10 inches (oriented either horizontally or vertically) and may not exceed more than 3 inches off the wall). Accepted mediums include paintings, drawings, and collages. Artwork must be professionally presented and ready to hang securely on a wall with hanging wire. Any artwork without hanging hardware may not be accepted for exhibition on arrival.
Artists may submit up to three works for consideration. Early bird entry fee is $15 for submissions received before March 19th and $25 for submissions received thereafter through April 23rd. Artists will be notified via email about their artwork submission by Saturday, April 29th. Accepted artwork will need to be delivered or shipped to the gallery no later than Saturday, May 20th.
Postcards from Paradise Artist Benefits
A Juror’s Choice Award and two honorable mentions will be selected by guest juror Haylee Barsky, the curator and founder of Visionary Projects in New York, New York.
Haylee Barsky is an independent curator and designer. She is the founder and curator of Visionary Projects, an international art platform and community established in 2018 to make contemporary art and creativity accessible and inclusive. Haylee received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and Photography with a Master’s degree in Art Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, New York, and has worked in the creative departments for Tom Ford, Nylon Magazine, and Moda Operandi.
The exhibition is on view May 26 – June 24, 2023. An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, May 26, 6-9PM at Voss Gallery (3344 24th St., San Francisco, CA 94110). Gallery hours are Wednesday – Saturday, 12:00 – 6:00 PM or by appointment.
Aside from being promoted on the curator and gallery’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter) and newsletter (+7K subscribers), selected artists will have the opportunity to showcase their artwork at Voss Gallery. Artists are encouraged to attend and meet collectors at the opening reception. Artists will also have the opportunity for two art curators to view their artwork during the selection process, where there is an opportunity for future collaborations and gallery representation.
About Voss Gallery
Voss Gallery is a women-owned art gallery in San Francisco’s Mission District and was established in 2019 by Ashley L. Voss. The gallery features a dynamic exhibition program of solo and thematically organized group shows and socially-conscious projects to benefit the greater community. New exhibitions are presented every three to four weeks and are curated with an emphasis on new contemporary work by emerging and mid-career artists.
The gallery’s mission is to inspire, connect, and enrich lives by making the art buying process easy, accessible, and fun. They are committed to helping collectors at any stage find the perfect piece for their space with a variety of options for every budget.
For more information, contact info@vossgallery.art.
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[Sponsored Listing] Smithtown Township Arts Council and Mills Pond Gallery invite artists to submit works for Little Black Book, a juried fine art exhibition to be held July 23 – August 27, 2022. Enter artwork inspired by life – works that conjure narratives, take us to places we have never seen, or introduce us to people and places as well as artwork that captures the spirit of your subject – the movement, emotions, or stories.
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Enter by: 18 Jun 2022
Entry Fee: $45/3 images
Juror: Carol Fabricatore has taught narrative drawing in the School of Visual Arts MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Program since 1994.
Little Black Book Awards
- $1000 Best in Show
- $800 Second Place
- $400 Third Place
The first place winner will be invited to a Winners Showcase in 2022.
Selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit in an historic gallery facility that is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Built in 1838, the gallery has 12 foot ceilings and five gallery rooms.
About Smithtown Township arts Council
Incorporated in 1972, Smithtown Township Arts Council offers a unique combination of historical preservation, cultural promotion, and arts exhibition. The Council has been committed to the arts in Suffolk County for forty-six years, working to provide a creative outlet and the opportunity to experience, investigate, and discover contemporary art and cultural issues which are engaging and relevant to the public’s daily lives and civic responsibilities. They believe the arts are indispensable in building good character in the citizens of our communities as they foster communication, offer new insights on the world, and add to the greater appreciation of both life and society
For more information, contact gallery@stacarts.org.