Today we’re sharing two calls for entries, in Alexandria and Delaware, and a Photoshop expo/conference/workshops in DC:

Torpedo Factory Visiting Artist Program – Summer 2012
Deadline: February 15, 2012. Emerging and experienced artists are invited to apply for one, two, or three-month residencies between June 1 and August 31, 2012.

The Visiting Artist Program is intended as a professional development opportunity for emerging and experienced visual artists, and to expose visitors to exciting artists and projects. The visiting artists will be working in studios throughout the art center from June through August and will be actively involved in art enrichment events throughout their residency in which they will demonstrate and lecture about their work.

(The Torpedo Factory is also accepting applications in March for its annual jurying process for new members. That information is here.)

34th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival
Deadline: May 1, 2012. Application fee: $25. The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce announces that applications for the Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival are now open. Join us for the premier show at the Quiet Resorts! Join over 100 skilled artisans against the beautiful backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and the Bethany Beach boardwalk. This one-day show attracts more than 7,500 visitors!

Photoshop World
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or budding photographer, there’s one place to get top-notch training to take your work to the next level: Photoshop World. And, for the first time ever, the must-attend conference and expo of the year will take place right here in The District to provide three non-stop days of the world’s best photography, lighting and Photoshop training.

From March 24-26, 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center-right in the heart of Downtown DC – Photoshop World offers more than 100 classes taught by  40+ seasoned photographers and Photoshop experts, including Scott Kelby, Jay Maisel, Greg Heisler, Dave Black, Jeremy Cowart, Moose Peterson, Joe McNally, Vincent Versace, John Paul Caponigro, and David Ziser.