OPPORTUNITIES

November 12, 2009

Cartier Award 2010

The Cartier Award for emerging artists living outside the UK is a major initiative by Frieze Projects in collaboration with Gasworks and sponsored by Cartier.

Artists are invited to propose a new work to be realised at Frieze Art Fair 2010, which will be produced under the auspices of Frieze Projects. Proposed works may take the form of site-specific installation; performance; film; video or print work.

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November 10, 2009

6th Sculpture in the Park Exhibition, Call for Sculpture

The Ottawa Hills Foundation is pleased to sponsor the 6th Sculpture in the Park Exhibition. It will again be placed in the area known as Arrowhead Park. This section of land, bounded by Secor Road, W. Bancroft Street and Indian Road, provides optimal unhindered exposure for sculpture. Thousands of cars pass by the exhibit daily, and it is adjacent to the University of Toledo.  Ample parking is available so viewers may proceed on foot. The exhibition sculpture will be placed among the three permanent sculpture pieces on site. 

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November 4, 2009

Call for Entries, Emerging Artists

The East Lansing Art Festival announces its call for work by Emerging Artists.  You must be a student at a college of university or within two years of graduation from an art program.  To be considered you must submit 4 images of your work to be evaluated by a jury process. 

Please apply via Zapplication.  The application/jury fee is discounted at $30 until November 30, 2009, after which it will increae to $40.  All applications due by January 31, 2010.

For further information please contact Corinn VanWyck: 517-319-6804, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Michelle Carlson: 517-319-6888, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

November 4, 2009

Creative Adaptation in the Visual Arts, 2010 Call for Art

Deadline: December 4, 2009

Concordia University Ann Arbor seeks submission of visual arts that incorporate the various meanings and potential approaches to the idea of creative adaptation or modification of earlier forms, methods, or works. The artwork submitted should be rooted in a “useable past” while addressing a new condition, a new technology, or a new era either formally or thematically. Prints, drawings, paintings, photographs, digital images, sculpture, etc. are eligible. Recipients of awards will be determined by the juror, Rebecca Hart, associate curator and acting Head of Contemporary Art for the Detroit Institute of Arts, and announced at the opening reception. The artist chosen as “Best of Show” will receive a solo exhibit in the Kreft Gallery at Concordia University Ann Arbor in the 2010-2011 season. Only original artwork produced within the past five
years will be accepted-reproductions are not permitted. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

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Direct questions to Beth Steinkellner (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

November 3, 2009

Call for FIbers

FANTASTIC FIBERS is an international competitive exhibition that seeks to showcase a wide range of outstanding works related to the fiber medium. Contemporary and innovative works created with fiber as the primary medium are welcome. This competitive exhibition is open to all professional artists 18 years and/or over working in the field of fiber art.

AWARDS

  * Best of Show - $800
  * Second Place - $500
  * Third Place - $300

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October 28, 2009

Art Needed for Film

“Trust,” filming in Ann Arbor is in need of art for several scenes.  The art needed will be used in a middle class home, an advertising agency, a therapist’s office and a hospital.  Both 2D and 3D media are needed. You will be given screen credit.  Please contact Max Rutecki at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ASAP since filming will begin shortly.

October 27, 2009

25th ANNUAL POSITIVE/NEGATIVE NATIONAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION

In its 25th year, the annual Positive/Negative National Juried Art Exhibition organized by the Slocumb Galleries under the Department of Art
& Design at East Tennessee State University has consistently served as a platform for diverse visual art production that surveyed various media,
perspective and style from all over the country since 1985.

AWARD
Up to $1,500.00 in awards will be presented to participating artists, including $500.00 Best of Show cash award. Participation in future shows
may develop through selection by the Slocumb Galleries’ Exhibition Committee. CD catalogues of the exhibition will be given to artists.

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October 27, 2009

Call for Sculpture

The Polk Museum of Art, in cooperation with the City of Winter Haven, Florida, is accepting submissions from sculptors to participate in The Tenth Annual Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition. Ten works will be selected for a one-year exhibition in three municipal parks in Winter Haven. Best of Show, Second Place, Honorable Mention, and People’s Choice awards will
be given.

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October 23, 2009

Call for Fashion Using Plastics

Gen Art introduces a design competition based on the versatility and usability of plastic based fibers in fashion, presented by Plastics Make it PossibleSM.

Sound like a stretch? Chances are, you’re already using these materials in your designs. So many of the things we wear, design and covet every day are made from Plastics; Jersey, Chiffon and Dupioni, not to mention Lycra, Suede velvet, Mesh and dozens more.

HOW TO ENTER:
Submit two photos of two full womenswear looks primarily made from one or more of these plastic-based fabrics between Thursday, October 29th – December 1st. See the full list of fibers here.

THE PRIZE:
One winner will receive a $10,000 stipend to create their own 10 piece Fall 2010 collection using the list of approved fabrics to be showcased at Gen Art’s New York Fashion Week show in February.

Click here for a full list of rules and materials.

October 22, 2009

Call for Art

Palmer Commons is looking for new student art to display and all mediums are welcome. Please submit a photo of your work as an attachment to the Student Art Coordinator, Christine Driscoll, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We are especially on the look out for black and white photography, so photographers please send us some of your best shots!

Palmer Commons is located on 100 Washtenaw Avenue across from the Hill Dining Center by the Undergraduate Sciences Building. Artwork displayed within the Commons is visible from Washtenaw Avenue, creating a striking space to exhibit your work. The Commons also hosts numerous conferences and events, making it an ideal location to give your work exposure to a larger audience.

October 21, 2009

Call for Entries: 84th Annual International Photography Competition

The Print Center announces a call for Photography
Deadline: December 1, 2009

Juror: Ingrid Schaffner
Senior Curator, Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia

Awards and Prizes
Up to $2,500 in cash and material prizes, a solo exhibition at The Print Center, a two-year contract from The Print Center Gallery Store and a purchase award for the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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October 15, 2009

Call for Art and Literary Submissions

Xylem is the Undergraduate English Association’s annually published literary journal that features the best poetry, prose and art by University of Michigan students. Every aspect of the journal is run by UEA’s student members, from publicity to production to publication. The result? An entirely student-designed showcase of the university’s most brilliant creative minds.

We know that you have serious talent. If you’re interested in seeing this talent manifested on the pages of Xylem Magazine, please follow the submission guidelines listed below:

- Email all submissions as attachments (.doc files for writing, .jpg for photography and artwork) to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Include your last name in the file name.

- The work should be in 12pt. Times New Roman font (poetry should be single spaced; stories and essays should be double spaced).

- Submissions up to ten pages in length (or ten works of art) are welcome, or any combination thereof.

The deadline for submissions is Decemeber 24, 2009, so be sure that “Submit to Xylem” is on your list of things to do before Winter Break begins. If you have any questions, please direct them to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

October 5, 2009

Call for Entries – Emerging Artists

Visual Overture Magazine is seeking submissions for the Spring 2010 edition. International emerging artists of any field are encouraged to apply. Juror selects 7 artists for feature in publication. Selected artists are presented on two pages of magazine and receive 3 complimentary copies of issue in which they are featured. This is an excellent opportunity for under-represented artists to connect with galleries, curators, and collectors!
Accepted Genres: Sculpture, Metals, Textiles, Photography, Mixed media, Painting, Drawing, Video art, Digital art, Printmaking, and Installations
Deadline: January 1, 2010
         
Click here to enter online

September 28, 2009

The Abraaj Capital Art Prize

The prestigious Abraaj Capital Art Prize, established by the Dubai-based private equity firm Abraaj Capital, is expanding the number of winners to five from three for 2011 to offer more contemporary artists from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) the opportunity to benefit from the resources and global recognition the prize offers.

Please note that the Artist Applications does not open until October 1st 2009 and will remain open until January 31st 2010

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September 28, 2009

Call for Art: Jack and Jill Art Show, The Union

A feminist group on campus, The F-word, is holding their semiannual art show in early December of this semester. Any students who would like to show their artwork relating to any sort of feminist ideas is encouraged to inquire. Please include a brief description of the work that you would like to show. All forms of art are welcomed. Submissions should be made before Thanksgiving break. The submission is not paid. E-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).