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“Creativity takes courage.” — Henry Matisse
A start-up children’s book venture is seeking an artist. This is an excellent opportunity to bring exciting stories to life involving cats and children. All levels of experience from beginner to expert are welcome to apply. Contact Pam Clapp at 703-765-4763 or [email protected].
Deadline: September 22. Artspace invites artists working in a variety of craft media to enter the Fine Contemporary Craft Exhibition of the Southeastern US, a biennial national juried exhibition. Eligible media include functional or sculptural works in the following: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture (any media), glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, handmade paper and wood. Eligible ties to the Southeastern US include birthplace, residence, or education based in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. More about the exhibition →
Deadline: October 3. For “Large Works” at The Art League, image size must be no smaller than 27″ × 39″. Stretched canvas can be no smaller than 28″ × 40″. There is no maximum size, but works must be able to fit in the Gallery doors and weigh no more than 40 pounds. “Large Works” is online entry only; receiving for “Small Works” is November 3 and 4. Read the exhibit prospectus →
This fall’s free lecture series at The Art League begins with an artist resume workshop and a presentation on getting press coverage for artists. Find more information and register here →
Re-runs: The announcements below have previously appeared here, but there’s still time to enter!
The Sugarloaf Craft Festivals provide fine artists and contemporary craftspeople with popular and established markets where they can sell their work to appreciative patrons. There are eleven Sugarloaf shows annually in MD, VA, PA, and NJ. Jurying begins August 29 and continues until full. More about the festivals →
Deadline: September 10. The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all artists residing in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico to enter its 12th Small Wonders competition. More about Small Wonders →
Deadline: September 12. The Delaplaine Art Center, located in historic downtown Frederick, Maryland, announces the 2014 National Juried Photography Exhibit. More about the exhibit (PDF) →
Deadline: September 12. This exhibit at Arlington Arts Center is open to artists living in Virginia, Maryland, DC, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia. More about the exhibit →
Deadline: September 14. Applications are now open for the 33rd annual Smithsonian Craft Show, taking place in April 2015. More about the Smithsonian Craft Show →
Deadline: September 14. “World Aesthetic” at Gallery Underground is a national juried landscape show inspired by travels near and far; at home and abroad; continental and intercontinental; places real or imagined. More about the exhibit →
Deadline: September 20. The Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of DC holds its 81st Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature at The Mansion at Strathmore this Fall. Download the PDF prospectus here →
Exhibit: September 26–27. Artists who are interested in exhibiting art at the Snyder Center on South Van Dorn Street are invited to contact Ed at [email protected]. The exhibit is scheduled for September 26 and 27. Cost per exhibitor is only $25.00 and includes a large table in each space.
Deadline: September 26. This exhibit at Arlington Arts Center will examine games and play through the lens of contemporary art. More about the exhibit →
Receiving: September 28 & 29. Entry to “Metamorphosis” at Del Ray Artisans is open to members and nonmembers. The juror is Elizabeth Ann Coleman, curator emeritus at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Download the PDF prospectus →
Deadline: September 28. Hillyer Art Space in Northwest DC is accepting submissions for the 2015/16 exhibition season. More info here →
Deadline: November 30, 2014. Entry is open for the 2016 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition at the National Portrait Gallery. More about the portrait competition →
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