During this time of the year, delicious cakes and pies are all around us, tempting us to take another bite! Mary Beth Gaiarin’s impressionistic take on our favorite layer cake in Cake on a Plate is a delightful way to enjoy dessert completely guilt free. Gaiarin’s paintings put the focus on a dessert that often elicits memories of family gatherings, childhood birthday, baking with loved ones, and enjoying a sweet bite.
Here’s what the artist had to say about the piece:
What’s your creative process like, from an idea to a finished piece?
“I think what a lot of people find surprising about my creative process is how much time I spend thinking about my possibilities of subject matter. I have to paint what I absolutely love, whether it’s something to look at, to eat, to wear, or what gives me a sense of peace and happiness. From my teenage son’s soccer shoes with his old practice ball, to landscapes that depict scenes that have particular meaning to me, to even small paintings of my favorite used tubes of paint, I have to have a strong connection with my subject.
While I enjoy the entire process of painting, I get a real kick out of the very first few strokes with my brush– it feels like the adventure is beginning. About the middle of a painting session is when I might get a little doubtful and frustrated, but that is when I remind myself to stay loose and it’s about then that I pick up my palette knife, which always serves to make me paint confidently and impressionistically. The most challenging part of a painting is often the end– when is it finished? Just pure experience has taught me to slow down towards the end so I don’t over paint and fuss too much.”
Mary Beth Gaiarin, Cake on a Plate, Best in Show
What was your goal with this piece?
“When I paint I always strive to be loose and impressionistic. With this particular painting I tackled it quickly and found that the limited color range, warm brown tones and off whites, lent itself well to an impressionistic approach and gave it an immediate cohesiveness so I could just have fun with it.”
Is chocolate cake your favorite dessert?
“A good chocolate cake is definitely my favorite dessert. I also enjoy painting cakes because since I was a child I had such a passion for baking. My sons and I had such great times baking and cooking together as they grew up. Now they are off to college and it’s healthier for me to paint cakes then it is for me to bake and eat them.”
Why did you choose to use this medium for this piece?
“I always paint in oils on linen canvas. I love the smoothness of the linen– it works so well with the palette knife and it keeps the vibrancy of the colors. I love working with oils because they are malleable, slow to dry, and allow me to build up the paint in layers.”
What are you working on now?
“The past couple of days I’ve been working on a series of paintings featuring wrapped gift boxes with large colorful bows. I am drawn to single objects as my subjects but I need a complicated subject to keep my interest. I’m finding that a large complex satin bow, with its darks and lights is giving me an interesting new challenge.”
See the November Open show now through December 2, in The Art League Gallery. You can also follow Mary on Facebook and Instagram!
This month we featured three different exhibits, IMPart Ceramics and Bladesmithing exhibit, Pete McCutchen’s “Pattern+Texture,” and the November Open Exhibit. Lee Newman, the juror for our November Open, awarded a variety of Honorable Mentions from among our talented Art League Artists who applied to the November show. Below we asked our Honorable Mention winners more about their pieces and what they are working on next!
Wil Scott, Friends, digital photo.
“I was struck by the seeming connection between the dog and the two human figures. My approach to photography is eclectic. I usually have a camera with me and photograph people, buildings, nature, and any subject that attracts my eye. ‘It’s not what you look at; it’s what you see.’”
Héctor J. Torres , Holy Relics, Mixed Media
“The goal was to create an altar-like piece reminiscent of religious traditions of reliquary art, dating back centuries, with a modern touch, in fact a ‘fake.’ Most typically I am a painter, so I am working on a series of abstract expressionist canvases in oil, however am continuing to work you on some boxes, addressing inspiration from recent travels to the Athens, Venice and Istanbul.”
Bob Friedman, Waiting for the 7:53, photograph
“I was taken with the shadows of the lamp posts. The woman on the left and the man in the distance was a bonus. I just wander the streets looking for people doing things.”
“The photograph was taken in the Lutheran cathedral of the same name in Reykjavik, Iceland. The image of the three chairs on the altar captures the Scandinavian simplicity of the cathedral’s design while the sunlight streaming across evokes a spiritual quality…my next two projects are capturing foliage color amid the late fall brown leaves and finalizing black and white images of the Grand Canyon.”
Aletha Kuschan, Flowers and Things, acrylic painting on canvas, 44” x 40”
“The painting is essentially a large drawing-in-color made from a still life set up. What I sought from it was a very direct, linear, drawing-based approach to the still life objects in a motif which I arranged to have strong hints of landscape imagery — with a blue, sky-like background, a green lawn-like table setting and a vase of flowers with a large tree-like bough so that the two genres of still life and landscape might become somewhat blurred together. Next, I am working on a series of similarly scaled still life paintings of flowers, each with a strong leaning in a particular color direction (one being predominantly yellow, another violet, another jade green, etc.)”
Meryl Silver, Fire and Ice, photograph on canvas
“I wanted to capture the beach just as the sun was rising and highlighting parts of the beach. Since the icebergs are in motion the patterns made are constantly changing, making the experience both exciting and challenging. I’m currently working on images I took in October at Bryce and Zion National Parks”
Barbara Stepura, Last Days of Summer, oil on canvas
“As a plein air painter, I find that the experience of translating my view of nature to canvas captivates me and transports me to a place of peace, contentment and oneness with nature that is a marvel to savor. Presently, I am working on a series of plein air paintings of Southern Maryland landscapes.”
Maureen Rabinovitz, Still Life with Rocks, Paper Bag, Scissors, watercolor=
“My goal with this piece, as with most of my paintings, was to use shape, pattern, and especially color to create a harmony on paper. I set up this still life after spending the morning in Deborah Ellis’ Art League watercolor class trying and failing to paint rocks in a landscape. Painting rocks in a shallow bowl came so much easier. I am currently working on trying to paint larger works, usually still lifes but also figures/interiors with still life elements.”
Lynn Mehta, At Our Crossroads, oil
“I was painting on location, trying to capture this moment in time while trucks were passing through the intersection and shadows were quickly moving. I’m now beginning on a series of studio pieces that capture a transitional point in time.”
Sarah Strickler, Bent, photography
“To convey the stark beauty and environment of the Province Lands near the tip of Cape Cod. This area is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. [Next I’ll be working on] highlighting both the built and natural landscape, how they are often inexorably interconnected.”
Stephanie Chang, Unbowed, Charcoal on paper
“In this drawing, I wanted to capture Olivia’s beauty and strength. Although Olivia’s outward appearance is elegant and refined, her inner world is free and unconquered. I chose to use charcoal for this drawing. Charcoal allowed me to present Olivia’s face as surfacing through the paper, unbowed. Currently, I am finishing a few commission paintings and drawings. I am also planning to paint a portrait of my great great grandfather, who was a general from the Ching Dynasty.”
Barbara Kreling, Intersection, Acrylic with crayon on canvas
“With art training and traditional practice of more than 20 years, I’ve stepped out in the air and now work intuitively to create visual experience using layers of acrylic paint and other media such as crayon and ink. This painting was focused on the intersection of colors through composition. [Currently,] I’m working on several pieces at once beginning with specific colors and working with layers of paint and composition to create a meaningful visual experience.”
Susan L. Sanders, Seraphim, black and white photo printed on metal.
“My goal [with this piece is] to show the beauty of this stoneware sculpture by the Japanese artist, Fujikasa Satoko, which is in the Walters Gallery of Art in Baltimore. I am currently working on a series at MOMA of iconic art works and visitors to the museum.”
M. Alexander Gray, Hardware River Aqueduct III, engraving
“My goal was this piece was to create a more advanced version of an earlier piece, “Hardware River Aqueduct.” The earlier piece was also an engraving and was only the second engraving I completed, and as such did not have a high level of sophistication; leading me to revisit the same subject with the aim of capturing more of the detail and atmosphere of this compelling structure. I am working on several other pieces right now: other local landscapes and scenes that have the same evocative quality that the Hardware Aqueduct holds for me.”
National Juried Art Exhibition: Call For Art: Social Justice in the Misinformation Age (PA)
Deadline: December 3. The Freedman Gallery is looking for artists to apply for the call for art. The theme is Social Justice and the Juror of the exhibit is Susan Crile. Freedman Gallery, Albright College Entries accepted at Freedman Gallery website. Description of Theme Social justice includes a variety of topics focused on inequality, including: gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, socio-economic status; poverty; racial profiling; the criminal justice system; immigration; access to education and healthcare, child welfare, and more. Eligibility & Media The exhibition is open to artists living in the U.S. and working in any and all media. Entries must represent original works of art or design, and should have a clear connection to the theme. The exhibition will include a range of traditional and non-traditional genre and media, including: video, sculpture, photography, painting, drawing and printmaking. Learn more and apply at the Freedman Gallery website.
Regional RAL Juried Photography Exhibition (DE)
Deadline: December 5. The Rehoboth Art League announces a call to artists for a juried photography exhibition, January 5 – February 7, 2019 at The Corkran and Tubbs Galleries in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Awards: The Delaware Beach Life First Place Award of $500 and the opportunity to have a solo exhibition in 2020, concurrent with this exhibition. Juror and Awards Judge: Alida Fish. Open to all artists living in DE, MD, PA, DC, VA. All photography based works will be accepted. $20 entry fee. For more information, visit: the RAL Juried Photography Exhibition website.
Riverdale Park Public Art Initiative (MD)
Deadline: December 17. On behalf of the Town of Riverdale Park, the Hyattsville CDC is announcing a Call for Artists for the Riverdale Park Public Art Initiative. The Initiative seeks five sculptures of various styles and sizes to display for a one year-long placement, at predetermined, publicly-accessible sites within the Town of Riverdale Park. As part of The Town’s plan to create an engaging, publicly accessible outdoor sculpture gallery across its many neighborhoods, we seek site-appropriate sculptural work fitting of each chosen location. All sites have an existing installed concrete footer/pad, specifically designed to accommodate a range of sizes of work and a variety of bases. Submittals may be of any durable, easily-maintained, exposure-ready media, and, due to the planned temporary nature of the initiative’s installations should be of existing or nearly completed work. Eligibility: Artists across the greater metropolitan region are welcome to apply, especially those who live or have studios within Prince George’s County. To apply, and learn more, visit the Riverdale Park Public Art Initiative website.
14th International Drawing Annual: $2000 in Cash Awards — $1200 First Place (OH)
Deadline: December 31. Manifest seeks submissions for its continuous BOOK PROJECT, the 14th International Drawing Annual (INDA), which includes $2,000 in cash awards with a $1200 First Prize! Every three years the annual award winning INDA collection of recent contemporary drawings is meant to provide a resource to the world to help investigate the question of “what is exceptional drawing?” Submissions are expected to vary, including a range of drawing types, from the most academic to the most experimental, but all with some relevance to the artists’ honest understanding of the practice of “drawing.” As this is a BOOK project, works that are not otherwise available (i.e. physically) may still be submitted for consideration. All that is required of accepted artists is a print-quality hi-res digital image of accepted works. All included artists receive a complimentary copy of the finished book. To view the full prospectus and entry form visit the Manifest Gallery website.
Propose an exhibition at UMW Galleries (VA)
Deadline: April 1. The UMW Galleries accept proposals from professional artists and curators for solo and group exhibitions for each of our gallery spaces (Ridderhof Martin Gallery and duPont Gallery). Proposals should be submitted via the UMW Galleries submittable form. Deadlines: Proposals are accepted year round, but are collected for review on November 1 and April 1. Any applications received after the deadline will automatically be considered for the following deadline. Notification will be given via email within a year of submission. Include the following attachments in your submission: A description of the proposed exhibition. An artist’s statement or curatorial statement. Artist/ curator current resume or CV. Three to five images that are indicative of the work to be exhibited.
Re-runs: These announcements have been posted here before, but it’s not too late to enter!
Signs of the Times (VA)
Deadline: November 28. Arlington Artists Alliance announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 5—31, 2019 at Gallery Clarendon in Arlington, Virginia. Up to $500 in awards. Juror: (Art League Instructor) Beverly Ryan. Artists working in all media are called to submit works that interpret and express signs of the times – real or imagined, literal or figurative, positive or negative; art that addresses, questions, protests, or celebrates our changing world. Submissions can range from traditional to conceptual, both 2D and 3D work. $35 for up to two works. For more information and to apply, visit The Sign of the Times website.
Call for Submissions – Frame & Frequency IV Vol. 2 (MD)
Deadline: November 28. Frame & Frequency is an ongoing International Video and Sound Art Exchange program presented concurrently at VisArts In(Site) Project Gallery in Rockville, MD and at PLECTO Galeria in Medellín, Colombia, opening December 7, 2018. Video, sound art (up to 8 channels), film, and new media work will be accepted: experimental, documentary, animation, narrative, non-narrative, multimedia, virtual reality, augmented reality, net art, interactive media, etc. All foreign language moving image artworks must have English subtitles. To learn more, and apply, visit the VisArts website.
Create! Magazine: Open call for Winter 2019 International Print Issue
Deadline: November 30. Guest curated by Margaret Winslow, Curator of Contemporary Art, Delaware Art. Each beautifully crafted edition of Create! Magazine features inspiring interviews, perspectives, and advice from the top creative professionals. Create! Magazine has been featured by The Jealous Curator, Art Miami Fairs, Apartment Therapy and more. Artists 18 and older are welcome to apply with works in any medium: painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, mixed media, installation and more. Artists from all countries are welcome to submit. Artists selected by the guest juror will receive a 2-page spread including a brief bio, website, and 2 images in print and digital formats. Published artists will receive a complimentary digital issue and will be listed with images, details and information on our website/social media for life. To learn more and apply, visit theCreate! Magazine website.
Hill Center Galleries Regional Juried Art Exhibition (DC)
Deadline: December 1. Hill Center Galleries announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 10—March 3, 2019 at Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital in Washington, DC. Awards: $1000, $750, $500. Juror: Caitlin Berry, Fine Arts Dealer and Associate Director at Hemphill Fine Arts in Washington, DC. Open only to District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia artists. Original hanging work, in any medium, created since January 1, 2016, will be considered. Artwork must be delivered ready to hang on walls with our cable-and-hook system. $40/up to 5 pieces, $10/each additional piece. More info,view the Hill Center PDF, or visitHill Center’s website.
ARTIST CALL: Works-in-Progress (DC)
Deadline December 1. CulturalDC is seeking artists of all kinds to submit new and engaging works for our Works-in-Progress initiative. Whether you’re a performance artist, singer/songwriter, interpretive dancer, comedian, playwright, clown, etc., we have a spot for you! We will be programming up to 3 projects for one-time engagements, with a possibility for further development. Contact person: [email protected]
Artist Call: Mobile Art Gallery (DC)
Deadline: December 1. CulturalDC is seeking artists of all kinds to submit new and engaging concepts for our Mobile Art Gallery. After an extremely successful inaugural year of delivering art directly to people’s doorsteps, we are excited to continue building on the momentum of DC’s first moveable artspace. CulturalDC provides a platform for artists to obtain exposure with our network of arts organizations, audiences, and real estate developers. Artists will receive a stipend. CulturalDC staff also provides critical feedback as exhibitions are in development. Priority is given to artists and organizations who have not received program support from CulturalDC. For more information and to apply, visit the Cultural DC website.
Monmouth Museum 40th Annual Juried Art Exhibition (NJ)
Deadline: December 3. The Monmouth Museum in Lincroft, NJ seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, to be held January 12—March 10, 2019. 4 monetary Jurors’ Awards of $250 each and 5 Honorable Mentions with no monetary award. All visual arts media applications will be considered (drawing, print, painting, mixed media work, photography, sculpture, video, etc.) Open to all artists worldwide age 17 and over. $20 per entry/artwork. You may enter one to four entries. More info. Visit theMonmouth Museum website, or view thecall for entry.
Wheaton Biennial: Brush Coat Cover (MA)
Deadline: December 3. About the Exhibition Brush Coat Cover is the 4th biennial held at the Beard and Weil Galleries at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. This year Wheaton is inviting artists whose work challenges, explores, and celebrates the definition and history of painting as an artistic medium. Wheaton is seeking a diverse range of experimental work, collectively evoking an open-ended conversation on painting. For addition information, visit theWheaton College website.
ITSLIQUID International Contest – 6th Edition (International)
Deadline: December 9. ITSLIQUID Contest is developed in partnership with a professional jury, composed by renowned curators, gallerists, architects, fashion designers, high level experts and important professionals of the Art, Architecture, Design and Fashion Worlds. Choose from ten categories: painting, photography, video-art, sculpture and installation, performing art, architecture, product design, fashion design, computer graphic, illustration and drawing. For more information, visit the ITSLIQUID contest site.
Women Artists Call — Pen and Brush Solo Exhibit (NY)
Deadline: December 31. Long-established contemporary art gallery and nonprofit seeking talented professional female artists for various opportunities. These opportunities include, but are in no way limited to: a solo exhibition in our ground floor space on 22nd street, group exhibition opportunities, inclusion in exhibition catalogues written by art historians and curators, and opportunities to expose work to influential curators. All work submitted must be contemporary art, submitted work must be complete, to be considered work must meet standards of quality, every work in a submission must be for sale. Artists must meet professional standards of composition and presentation of their work. To apply and learn more about this opportunity, visit the Pen and Brush website.
Call for Solo Exhibition Proposals (PA)
Deadline: December 31. Arts & Education at the Hoyt is currently seeking artists to fill its 2020 – 2021 Exhibition Schedule. Solo, duo, collectives and curatorial proposals are welcome. Artists living in the Mid-Atlantic region (PA, OH, NY, NJ, MD, VA, W.VA, DE and Washington DC) are invited to apply. Please submit a proposal that includes; exhibition description, 10-20 jpeg images, image list with titles, media and dimensions, resume or curriculum vitae, and a $25.00 review fee. For more information or to apply online visit the Hoyt website.
Fairfax, VA Artists: Apply to the ARTSFAIRFAX Artist Grant (VA)
Deadline: January 9. Artists working in all disciplines and residing in Fairfax County are eligible to apply for these $5000 grants. This grant and workshop is geared toward experienced artists from all arts disciplines. Workshop participants will become familiar with the application process, grant writing best practices, and ARTSFAIRFAX’s online application system. To learn more and apply to the opportunity and learn more about the grant writing workshop, visit the ARTSFAIRFAX website.
Downeast National Juried Sculpture Exhibition (NC)
Deadline: January 19. The Downeast National Juried Sculpture Exhibition is located in Pitt County, North Carolina. The Exhibition has two components: a month long indoor exhibition and a year long outdoor exhibition. The Downeast Outdoor Sculpture exhibition is a joint exhibition among Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge, ECU Students Activities Board, City of Greenville, Town of Winterville, Town of Farmville, Wahl-Coates School of the Arts, and the Greenville Museum of Art. Visit the Emerge Gallery website for more information.
Theodore Carter: Night of 1,000 Fridas (DC)
Deadline: January 25. D.C. artists participating in the global Night of 1,000 Fridas project are eligible for cash rewards of up to $250. To qualify, artists must create original artworks inspired by Frida Kahlo and place them in public view in Washington, D.C. on January 25, 2019. Works of art must include the “1KFridas” hashtag. This is a worldwide event, but only artwork displayed in D.C. is eligible for the cash prize. Entries will be judged by a panel formed by the project’s organizer, Theodore Carter, and judged based on impact on the public, the number of Fridas submitted, originality of the concept, and overall execution. 1st Prize: $250, 2nd Prize: $200, 3rd Prize: $150. All entries will help celebrate Frida Kahlo and enhance the project. To learn more and to participate, go to The 1,000 Fridas webpage.
Call for Content: Appalachian Futures (WV)
Deadline: January 31. WVU Libraries is developing an interdisciplinary exhibit for 2019-20 themed around Appalachian Futures. Content is sought from scholars, artists and practitioners from a range of fields to integrate into a curated exhibition that will be interpreted, designed, and installed next spring/summer, and potentially travel throughout the state. This collaborative, multidisciplinary exhibit and programming will address the dominant contemporary narratives about Appalachia in a new way— how the people of Appalachia have worked and will work to rewrite their own narrative and transcend limiting definitions of what it means to be Appalachian. The exhibit will use scholarship and creations to tell stories about the broader ideas and relationships amongst the various Appalachian identities, past present and into the future. More information,visit the WVU Appalachian Future’s website.
76th Regional Exhibition Call for Entries (NY)
Deadline: February 6. The Arnot Art Museum announces a call for artists for their 76th Regional Exhibition. Artists must be 18 or older and live in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Work over five years old or shown before in any Arnot Art Museum exhibition is not eligible. There is a maximum of two entries per artist. The Arnot Art Museum is a landmark in downtown Elmira, housed in the 1833 neo-classical mansion of John Arnot, Sr. His son, Matthias H. Arnot, added a Picture Gallery in the 1880’s. To learn more about the exhibit, and apply, visit the Arnot Art Museum website.
Call for Exhibition Proposals (PA)
Deadline: February 28. The Olin Art Gallery on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, is now accepting exhibition proposals in any medium for the 2019-20 academic year. Proposals may include solo or group exhibitions. Submissions must include: 10-20 digital images (jpg-format), contact information, artist statements for all participating artists, an image list (including title, media, size, and date completed for each work), and a resume or CV. Proposals will be accepted via email only (email should be no larger than 10m – ZIP file, Mac compatible, preferred). There is NO entry fee. The application must be received by February 28, 2019. For more information, visit theOlin Art Gallery website.
Art Speaks Juried Exhibition: Call for Artists (VA)
Deadline: March 1. Art Speaks presents the Seventh Annual Juried Exhibition, to be eligible for prizes totaling $5,000 (including $1,500 for Best in Show) artists must be a resident of Virginia, and 18+ years. Artists may submit up to three entries. Entry fees: $25 before February 1, $35 after February 1, $20 for students. Pick-up and drop-off of juried-in artwork from designated locations around the state. To apply and learn more, visit the Bayschool Arts website.
Spark Box Studio Dawson Residency Award and Bursary (Canada)
Deadline: March 1, 2019. This award is open to residents of North America. Spark Box Studio is accepting applications from emerging, mid-career, and established artists. One artist will receive a month-long residency at our studio in Prince Edward County, plus the $1,000 Dawson bursary. The selected applicant will be granted a semi-private studio space and be given access to the Spark Box Studio equipment and resources. As well, the winner will be provided with living accommodations for their month-long stay. We support a range of disciplines including; drawers, illustrators, painters, writers, printmakers, film makers, performance artists, multidisciplinary artists, curators, book makers, musicians and photographers (digital)
Taubman Museum of Art – Exhibitors wanted for 2019 Sidewalk Show Sale (VA)
Deadline: March 8, 2019. This annual benefit infuses downtown Roanoke with energy, excitement, and creativity, attracting 10,000 shoppers over the weekend! Don’t miss your opportunity to exhibit in this premier destination for fine art shopping, scheduled for June 1-2, 2018. Submission categories include: original paintings, prints, watercolors, etchings, mixed media, photography, fine craft and sculpture. To learn more and apply, visit the Taubman Museum of Art website.
Sunny Art Center International Art Prize (UK)
Deadline: June 30, 2019. The Sunny Art Prize is an international art competition hosted by Sunny Art Centre, London. This fine art award is a global platform, giving an opportunity to emerging and established artists to showcase their talents to a wider audience. We aim to display artistic and cultural diversity to the international art scenes of London, Beijing, Guangzhou and Macau. Sunny Art Award will promote an exchange in creativity between Western and Eastern cultures. We are looking for a variety of submissions which can range from two-dimensional works such as paintings, drawings and photographs, to three-dimensional sculptures, and ceramics. To learn more and apply, visit the Sunny Art Center website.
Ongoing:
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
Artist/Writers: Medicine and the Arts (MATA) Opportunity
Deadline: Rolling. This column is the journal’s longest-running feature. It is published on two facing pages. The left-hand page features an excerpt from literature, a poem, a photograph, etc. Literature excerpts generally run no more than 700 words and may include a very brief introduction as needed. The right-hand page presents an original commentary of about 900 words that explores the relevance of the artwork to the teaching, learning, and/or practice of medicine. Since submissions cannot be fully accepted for publication until Academic Medicine acquires permission to reprint literary excerpts or artworks (which often takes many months), authors should include all relevant information about the piece they are explicating (publisher, museum, dates, etc.) to enable staff editors to find and contact the copyright holder. Submissions undergo review and editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on theAwesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, clickhere.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
NYC volunteer opportunity (NY)
Introduce NYC school children to the world of art by giving tours at The MET Museum. Volunteer in this year-round program. Visit us at awnyc.org for more information.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
Looking for artists: Multiple Exposures Gallery (VA)
Candace Edgerley, a long time instructor at The Art League is teaching a series of winter classes perfect for those looking to get started with textiles! Edgerley has lectured at The Textile Museum in DC and Edgerley’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally in China, Spain, Korea, Japan, Germany, Mexico and France. As a juried-in-artist at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA, she shows her work in Fiberworks Studio #14 as well as The Art League gallery. We checked in with her to find out more about here upcoming Winter workshops, and we are literally dyeing to try one!
What got you into dyeing textiles, and how long have you been working in the industry?
I started selling quilted garments using commercial fabrics about twenty-five years ago. It wasn’t long after that I discovered the traditional Japanese technique of Shibori and the possibility of creating my own fabric. Shibori is the Japanese word for the process of resist dyeing fabric by stitching, binding, clamping or wrapping. Several trips to Japan and workshops with Shibori masters have led me into teaching the technique, previously at the Corcoran College of Art & Design and now at The Art League School. I also teach other dye techniques including screen printing and block printing on fabric.
What can beginners to the world of dyeing expect on the first day of your workshop?
In both my Shibori Dyeing: Tie-Dye on Steroids and Design and Print Your Own Fabric workshops, the basics of using Procion MX dyes are introduced. I encourage students to begin work on small sample pieces and explore the possibilities of each technique. Shibori students will clamp and fold, hand stitch, and pole wrap fabric to create patterns and texture before immersing the fabric into the dye. Those in the printing workshop use thickened dye to screen print and mono print pattern and design on cotton and silk. In addition to the sample pieces, students will have scarves to dye in the workshop.
A student’s workStudents in one of Edgerley’s Shibori workshop A student’s dyed scarves
What do you do with textiles after you dye them?
As a juried artist at the Torpedo Factory and member at Fiberworks Studio #14, I sell my scarves, garments, and pillows which have been hand dyed using mostly Shibori techniques.
Candace’s scarves at Fiberworks Studio #14Candace’s pillows
I am also a member of a local artist group of thirteen, New Image Artists, who show our work in exhibitions locally and nationally. I show framed Shibori pieces and quilted wall art in these exhibitions.
From an exhibition last year at the Athenaeum in Alexandria.
Working collaboratively with my daughter, Tamryn Edgerley McDermott, we transferred our drawings onto fabric using Thermofax screens and thickened dye. Our banner was juried into Art al Vent XI festival in Gata de Gorgos, Spain.
Art al Vent XI banner
Have you seen students use their fabric creatively after they leave your class?
Yes, I have stayed in touch with many former students who have also fallen in love with these techniques and are doing some beautiful work.
See some examples of Candace’s students’ work from previous workshops and classes below:
Pillow by Michelle, Shibori dyed, pieced and stitchedPillows by Barbara, Shibori dyed.
Hill Center Galleries Regional Juried Art Exhibition (DC)
Deadline: December 1. Hill Center Galleries announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 10—March 3, 2019 at Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital in Washington, DC. Awards: $1000, $750, $500. Juror: Caitlin Berry, Fine Arts Dealer and Associate Director at Hemphill Fine Arts in Washington, DC. Open only to District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia artists. Original hanging work, in any medium, created since January 1, 2016, will be considered. Artwork must be delivered ready to hang on walls with our cable-and-hook system. $40/up to 5 pieces, $10/each additional piece. More info, view the Hill Center PDF, or visit Hill Center’s website.
Monmouth Museum 40th Annual Juried Art Exhibition (NJ)
Deadline: December 3. The Monmouth Museum in Lincroft, NJ seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, to be held January 12—March 10, 2019. 4 monetary Jurors’ Awards of $250 each and 5 Honorable Mentions with no monetary award. All visual arts media applications will be considered (drawing, print, painting, mixed media work, photography, sculpture, video, etc.) Open to all artists worldwide age 17 and over. $20 per entry/artwork. You may enter one to four entries. More info. Visit the Monmouth Museum website, or view the call for entry.
Wheaton Biennial: Brush Coat Cover (MA)
Deadline: December 3. About the Exhibition Brush Coat Cover is the 4th biennial held at the Beard and Weil Galleries at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. This year Wheaton is inviting artists whose work challenges, explores, and celebrates the definition and history of painting as an artistic medium. Wheaton is seeking a diverse range of experimental work, collectively evoking an open-ended conversation on painting. For addition information, visit the Wheaton College website.
Call for Content: Appalachian Futures (WV)
Deadline: January 31. WVU Libraries is developing an interdisciplinary exhibit for 2019-20 themed around Appalachian Futures. Content is sought from scholars, artists and practitioners from a range of fields to integrate into a curated exhibition that will be interpreted, designed, and installed next spring/summer, and potentially travel throughout the state. This collaborative, multidisciplinary exhibit and programming will address the dominant contemporary narratives about Appalachia in a new way— how the people of Appalachia have worked and will work to rewrite their own narrative and transcend limiting definitions of what it means to be Appalachian. The exhibit will use scholarship and creations to tell stories about the broader ideas and relationships amongst the various Appalachian identities, past present and into the future. More information, visit the WVU Appalachian Future’s website.
Call for Exhibition Proposals (PA)
Deadline: February 28. The Olin Art Gallery on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, is now accepting exhibition proposals in any medium for the 2019-20 academic year. Proposals may include solo or group exhibitions. Submissions must include: 10-20 digital images (jpg-format), contact information, artist statements for all participating artists, an image list (including title, media, size, and date completed for each work), and a resume or CV. Proposals will be accepted via email only (email should be no larger than 10m – ZIP file, Mac compatible, preferred). There is NO entry fee. The application must be received by February 28, 2019. For more information, visit the Olin Art Gallery website.
Re-runs: These announcements have been posted here before, but it’s not too late to enter!
Torpedo Factory Target Gallery—2019 Solo Exhibition (VA)
Deadline: November 25. Target Gallery invites artists to apply for an open call for proposals for a solo exhibition for the summer of 2019. The individual or group associated with the chosen proposal will receive an exhibition at Target Gallery from June 14 through August 4, 2019. Proposals must be new bodies of work or works that have not been previously shown in the region. Individual works that have been previously shown can be entered if they are a part of new bodies of work and/or a new concept. The artist(s) will receive a $3000 stipend. To learn more and apply, visit the Torpedo Factory website.
Signs of the Times (VA)
Deadline: November 28. Arlington Artists Alliance announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 5—31, 2019 at Gallery Clarendon in Arlington, Virginia. Up to $500 in awards. Juror: (Art League Instructor) Beverly Ryan. Artists working in all media are called to submit works that interpret and express signs of the times – real or imagined, literal or figurative, positive or negative; art that addresses, questions, protests, or celebrates our changing world. Submissions can range from traditional to conceptual, both 2D and 3D work. $35 for up to two works. For more information and to apply, visit The Sign of the Times website.
Call for Submissions – Frame & Frequency IV Vol. 2 (MD)
Deadline: November 28. Frame & Frequency is an ongoing International Video and Sound Art Exchange program presented concurrently at VisArts In(Site) Project Gallery in Rockville, MD and at PLECTO Galeria in Medellín, Colombia, opening December 7, 2018. Video, sound art (up to 8 channels), film, and new media work will be accepted: experimental, documentary, animation, narrative, non-narrative, multimedia, virtual reality, augmented reality, net art, interactive media, etc. All foreign language moving image artworks must have English subtitles. To learn more, and apply, visit the VisArts website.
Create! Magazine: Open call for Winter 2019 International Print Issue
Deadline: November 30. Guest curated by Margaret Winslow, Curator of Contemporary Art, Delaware Art. Each beautifully crafted edition of Create! Magazine features inspiring interviews, perspectives, and advice from the top creative professionals. Create! Magazine has been featured by The Jealous Curator, Art Miami Fairs, Apartment Therapy and more. Artists 18 and older are welcome to apply with works in any medium: painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, mixed media, installation and more. Artists from all countries are welcome to submit. Artists selected by the guest juror will receive a 2-page spread including a brief bio, website, and 2 images in print and digital formats. Published artists will receive a complimentary digital issue and will be listed with images, details and information on our website/social media for life. To learn more and apply, visit theCreate! Magazine website.
ARTIST CALL: Works-in-Progress (DC)
Deadline December 1. CulturalDC is seeking artists of all kinds to submit new and engaging works for our Works-in-Progress initiative. Whether you’re a performance artist, singer/songwriter, interpretive dancer, comedian, playwright, clown, etc., we have a spot for you! We will be programming up to 3 projects for one-time engagements, with a possibility for further development. Contact person: [email protected]
Artist Call: Mobile Art Gallery (DC)
Deadline: December 1. CulturalDC is seeking artists of all kinds to submit new and engaging concepts for our Mobile Art Gallery. After an extremely successful inaugural year of delivering art directly to people’s doorsteps, we are excited to continue building on the momentum of DC’s first moveable artspace. CulturalDC provides a platform for artists to obtain exposure with our network of arts organizations, audiences, and real estate developers. Artists will receive a stipend. CulturalDC staff also provides critical feedback as exhibitions are in development. Priority is given to artists and organizations who have not received program support from CulturalDC. For more information and to apply, visit the Cultural DC website.
ITSLIQUID International Contest – 6th Edition (International)
Deadline: December 9. ITSLIQUID Contest is developed in partnership with a professional jury, composed by renowned curators, gallerists, architects, fashion designers, high level experts and important professionals of the Art, Architecture, Design and Fashion Worlds. Choose from ten categories: painting, photography, video-art, sculpture and installation, performing art, architecture, product design, fashion design, computer graphic, illustration and drawing. For more information, visit theITSLIQUID contest site.
Women Artists Call — Pen and Brush Solo Exhibit (NY)
Deadline: December 31. Long-established contemporary art gallery and nonprofit seeking talented professional female artists for various opportunities. These opportunities include, but are in no way limited to: a solo exhibition in our ground floor space on 22nd street, group exhibition opportunities, inclusion in exhibition catalogues written by art historians and curators, and opportunities to expose work to influential curators. All work submitted must be contemporary art, submitted work must be complete, to be considered work must meet standards of quality, every work in a submission must be for sale. Artists must meet professional standards of composition and presentation of their work. To apply and learn more about this opportunity, visit the Pen and Brush website.
Call for Solo Exhibition Proposals (PA)
Deadline: December 31. Arts & Education at the Hoyt is currently seeking artists to fill its 2020 – 2021 Exhibition Schedule. Solo, duo, collectives and curatorial proposals are welcome. Artists living in the Mid-Atlantic region (PA, OH, NY, NJ, MD, VA, W.VA, DE and Washington DC) are invited to apply. Please submit a proposal that includes; exhibition description, 10-20 jpeg images, image list with titles, media and dimensions, resume or curriculum vitae, and a $25.00 review fee. For more information or to apply online visit the Hoyt website.
Fairfax, VA Artists: Apply to the ARTSFAIRFAX Artist Grant (VA)
Deadline: January 9. Artists working in all disciplines and residing in Fairfax County are eligible to apply for these $5000 grants. This grant and workshop is geared toward experienced artists from all arts disciplines. Workshop participants will become familiar with the application process, grant writing best practices, and ARTSFAIRFAX’s online application system. To learn more and apply to the opportunity and learn more about the grant writing workshop, visit the ARTSFAIRFAX website.
Downeast National Juried Sculpture Exhibition (NC)
Deadline: January 19. The Downeast National Juried Sculpture Exhibition is located in Pitt County, North Carolina. The Exhibition has two components: a month long indoor exhibition and a year long outdoor exhibition. The Downeast Outdoor Sculpture exhibition is a joint exhibition among Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge, ECU Students Activities Board, City of Greenville, Town of Winterville, Town of Farmville, Wahl-Coates School of the Arts, and the Greenville Museum of Art. Visit the Emerge Gallery website for more information.
Theodore Carter: Night of 1,000 Fridas (DC)
Deadline: January 25. D.C. artists participating in the global Night of 1,000 Fridas project are eligible for cash rewards of up to $250. To qualify, artists must create original artworks inspired by Frida Kahlo and place them in public view in Washington, D.C. on January 25, 2019. Works of art must include the “1KFridas” hashtag. This is a worldwide event, but only artwork displayed in D.C. is eligible for the cash prize. Entries will be judged by a panel formed by the project’s organizer, Theodore Carter, and judged based on impact on the public, the number of Fridas submitted, originality of the concept, and overall execution. 1st Prize: $250, 2nd Prize: $200, 3rd Prize: $150. All entries will help celebrate Frida Kahlo and enhance the project. To learn more and to participate, go toThe 1,000 Fridas webpage.
76th Regional Exhibition Call for Entries (NY)
Deadline: February 6. The Arnot Art Museum announces a call for artists for their 76th Regional Exhibition. Artists must be 18 or older and live in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Work over five years old or shown before in any Arnot Art Museum exhibition is not eligible. There is a maximum of two entries per artist. The Arnot Art Museum is a landmark in downtown Elmira, housed in the 1833 neo-classical mansion of John Arnot, Sr. His son, Matthias H. Arnot, added a Picture Gallery in the 1880’s. To learn more about the exhibit, and apply, visit the Arnot Art Museum website.
Art Speaks Juried Exhibition: Call for Artists (VA)
Deadline: March 1. Art Speaks presents the Seventh Annual Juried Exhibition, to be eligible for prizes totaling $5,000 (including $1,500 for Best in Show) artists must be a resident of Virginia, and 18+ years. Artists may submit up to three entries. Entry fees: $25 before February 1, $35 after February 1, $20 for students. Pick-up and drop-off of juried-in artwork from designated locations around the state. To apply and learn more, visit the Bayschool Arts website.
Spark Box Studio Dawson Residency Award and Bursary (Canada)
Deadline: March 1, 2019. This award is open to residents of North America. Spark Box Studio is accepting applications from emerging, mid-career, and established artists. One artist will receive a month-long residency at our studio in Prince Edward County, plus the $1,000 Dawson bursary. The selected applicant will be granted a semi-private studio space and be given access to the Spark Box Studio equipment and resources. As well, the winner will be provided with living accommodations for their month-long stay. We support a range of disciplines including; drawers, illustrators, painters, writers, printmakers, film makers, performance artists, multidisciplinary artists, curators, book makers, musicians and photographers (digital)
Taubman Museum of Art – Exhibitors wanted for 2019 Sidewalk Show Sale (VA)
Deadline: March 8, 2019. This annual benefit infuses downtown Roanoke with energy, excitement, and creativity, attracting 10,000 shoppers over the weekend! Don’t miss your opportunity to exhibit in this premier destination for fine art shopping, scheduled for June 1-2, 2018. Submission categories include: original paintings, prints, watercolors, etchings, mixed media, photography, fine craft and sculpture. To learn more and apply, visit the Taubman Museum of Art website.
Sunny Art Center International Art Prize (UK)
Deadline: June 30, 2019. The Sunny Art Prize is an international art competition hosted by Sunny Art Centre, London. This fine art award is a global platform, giving an opportunity to emerging and established artists to showcase their talents to a wider audience. We aim to display artistic and cultural diversity to the international art scenes of London, Beijing, Guangzhou and Macau. Sunny Art Award will promote an exchange in creativity between Western and Eastern cultures. We are looking for a variety of submissions which can range from two-dimensional works such as paintings, drawings and photographs, to three-dimensional sculptures, and ceramics. To learn more and apply, visit the Sunny Art Center website.
Ongoing:
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
Artist/Writers: Medicine and the Arts (MATA) Opportunity
Deadline: Rolling. This column is the journal’s longest-running feature. It is published on two facing pages. The left-hand page features an excerpt from literature, a poem, a photograph, etc. Literature excerpts generally run no more than 700 words and may include a very brief introduction as needed. The right-hand page presents an original commentary of about 900 words that explores the relevance of the artwork to the teaching, learning, and/or practice of medicine. Since submissions cannot be fully accepted for publication until Academic Medicine acquires permission to reprint literary excerpts or artworks (which often takes many months), authors should include all relevant information about the piece they are explicating (publisher, museum, dates, etc.) to enable staff editors to find and contact the copyright holder. Submissions undergo review and editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on theAwesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, clickhere.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
NYC volunteer opportunity (NY)
Introduce NYC school children to the world of art by giving tours at The MET Museum. Volunteer in this year-round program. Visit us at awnyc.org for more information.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
Looking for artists: Multiple Exposures Gallery (VA)
The fourth annual Art on Tap has come and gone, and with it a sold-out crowd of people who love art, beer, and food! Six breweries, and seven restaurants interpreted their pairings based on historic artwork.
At the end of the night, everybody voted on their favorite art-beer-food pairings. The Judges’ Choice Award went to Chadwick’s and Port City, and the Popular Vote Award was won by Vola’s Dockside Grill and Starr Hill! Click here to see photos of the whole night!
The breweries & restaurants: Hardywood, Star Hill, Forge Brew Works, Oskar Blues, Port City Brewery, Brother’s Craft Brewery, Pizza Paradiso, Mia’s Italian Kitchen, Vola’s Dockside Grill, Megg Rolls, The Wharf, Chadwick’s, Clyde’s of Mark Center.
Need a gift for the art-lover in your life? The Art League is here to help—it’s never too early to start!
The Art League has the perfect gift for your friend that loves making art, your brother who is a bit of an art history geek, or your daughter that is starting her art collection—there are plenty of ways to make your art-loving loved one’s season merry, bright, and creative!
Holiday Ceramics Sale
Purchase one-of-a-kind ceramic vessels and sculptures by students and associates of The Art League during our blockbuster Holiday Ceramics Sale, held at the Madison Annex location (305 Madison) on December 7 – 8. With hundreds of original works to choose from, these handmade creations are sure to fit all tastes and budgets. There’s also been talk that some of our ice-cream bowls from this summer’s sale might make an appearance…
Petite December Exhibit
Looking for artwork for a loved-one but can’t afford a high-price piece? The Petite December sale is perfect for you! With over 50 affordable petite pieces, there are so many options to choose from. Reminder: Art ownership never goes out of style!
Gallery 75 “Pop-Up Shop”
Gallery 75 (one of our three galleries within The Art League Gallery) is a great place to find affordably priced artwork by our local member artists. Framed, unframed, and three-dimensional work is available to purchase. Join us on December 6, for Art Movie Night, and for a “pop-up shop” with selections from Gallery 75, priced under $100.
Know an “experience person”?
The Art League has a huge catalog of classes perfect for your experience-loving loved one. If you don’t know the class that they’d like, get them a Yiftee (similar to a gift certificate) so they can choose their favorite medium and instructor. The can also use the remainder of their Yiftee on Art League events like Art on the Vine, or…..
Gift art supplies
Know an artist, or want to add an extra embellishment to your class gift? Artists are ALWAYS in the market for new art supplies. Did you know that The Art League has its own Art Supply store? Our artist-staffers would love to help you find the perfect gift for the artist in your life. Yiftee recipients can also use their funds in our art supply store!
Hey, artists and art-lovers! What do you want this year? Let us know in the comments, below!
The Maryland Federation of Art and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts: Visual Harmony Exhibit (MD)
Deadline: November 10. The Maryland Federation of Art and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts announce a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 10-March 2 at the Chaney and Martino Galleries at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, MD. $1,000 in awards. Juror: Yumi Hogan, Maryland Institute of College Art. MFA invites artists to submit 2-D or 3-D work depicting, representing, or inspired by performing arts. $40 for one or two entries, and $5 each for up to 4 additional entries. For more information, and to apply, click here, or visit The Maryland Federation of Art Visual Harmony site.
ITSLIQUID International Contest – 6th Edition (International)
Deadline: December 09. ITSLIQUID Contest is developed in partnership with a professional jury, composed by renowned curators, gallerists, architects, fashion designers, high level experts and important professionals of the Art, Architecture, Design and Fashion Worlds. Choose from ten categories: painting, photography, video-art, sculpture and installation, performing art, architecture, product design, fashion design, computer graphic, illustration and drawing. For more information, visit the ITSLIQUID contest site.
Call for Solo Exhibition Proposals (PA)
Deadline: December 31. Arts & Education at the Hoyt is currently seeking artists to fill its 2020 – 2021 Exhibition Schedule. Solo, duo, collectives and curatorial proposals are welcome. Artists living in the Mid-Atlantic region (PA, OH, NY, NJ, MD, VA, W.VA, DE and Washington DC) are invited to apply. Please submit a proposal that includes; exhibition description, 10-20 jpeg images, image list with titles, media and dimensions, resume or curriculum vitae, and a $25.00 review fee. For more information or to apply online visit the Hoyt website.
Theodore Carter: Night of 1,000 Fridas (DC)
Deadline: January 25. D.C. artists participating in the global Night of 1,000 Fridas project are eligible for cash rewards of up to $250. To qualify, artists must create original artworks inspired by Frida Kahlo and place them in public view in Washington, D.C. on January 25, 2019. Works of art must include the “1KFridas” hashtag. This is a worldwide event, but only artwork displayed in D.C. is eligible for the cash prize. Entries will be judged by a panel formed by the project’s organizer, Theodore Carter, and judged based on impact on the public, the number of Fridas submitted, originality of the concept, and overall execution. 1st Prize: $250, 2nd Prize: $200, 3rd Prize: $150. All entries will help celebrate Frida Kahlo and enhance the project. To learn more and to participate, go to The 1,000 Fridas webpage.
Arnot Museum: 76th Regional Exhibition Call for Entries (NY)
Deadline: February 6. The Arnot Art Museum announces a call for artists for their 76th Regional Exhibition. Artists must be 18 or older and live in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Work over five years old or shown before in any Arnot Art Museum exhibition is not eligible. There is a maximum of two entries per artist. For more information, visit the Arnot museum website.
Re-runs: These announcements have been posted here before, but it’s not too late to enter!
Montgomery College, City of Rockville and Germantown Art Department – ArtWalk AIR Residency Program (MD)
Deadline: November 15. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its ArtWalk/Artist-in-Residence Program (AIR), with a focus on arts initiatives for public, social, or community based outdoor visual arts projects. ArtWalk is a week to two weeks of public art in which art classes install outdoor public art or lead participatory art activities on the Germantown and Rockville Campuses. The Spring Artist in Residence (AiR) will work with students both inside and outside the classroom to create work that will engage students and AiR during the existing outdoor ArtWalk weeks on the Rockville and Germantown campuses. Professional artists or Artists Groups in all visual arts disciplines who are interested in working with students are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose work and proposal expand on the working range of foundation level teaching. To learn more and apply, visit the Montgomery College website.
Whitaker Art Scholarships for Spring 2019 Now Open (WA)
Deadline: November 15.The Frederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker Scholarship Program was established in 2014 to assist art students whose undergraduate degree includes an emphasis on watercolor or art history/museum studies, in meeting those demands. Over the course of the application process, students will demonstrate their knowledge of Frederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker’s paintings and history, by submitting a short essay or the applicant’s own watercolor paintings. Three scholarships are offered: Two awards of $2,000 Bachelor of Fine Art scholarships (watercolor emphasis), one award of $2,000 Bachelor of Art in Art History or Museum Studies. To learn more and apply, visit the Frederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker Foundation website.
Torpedo Factory Target Gallery—2019 Solo Exhibition (VA)
Deadline: November 25. Target Gallery invites artists to apply for an open call for proposals for a solo exhibition for the summer of 2019. The individual or group associated with the chosen proposal will receive an exhibition at Target Gallery from June 14 through August 4, 2019. Proposals must be new bodies of work or works that have not been previously shown in the region. Individual works that have been previously shown can be entered if they are a part of new bodies of work and/or a new concept. The artist(s) will receive a $3000 stipend. To learn more and apply, visit the Torpedo Factory website.
Signs of the Times (VA)
Deadline: November 28, 2018. Arlington Artists Alliance announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 5—31, 2019 at Gallery Clarendon in Arlington, Virginia. Up to $500 in awards. Juror: (Art League Instructor) Beverly Ryan. Artists working in all media are called to submit works that interpret and express signs of the times – real or imagined, literal or figurative, positive or negative; art that addresses, questions, protests, or celebrates our changing world. Submissions can range from traditional to conceptual, both 2D and 3D work. $35 for up to two works. For more information and to apply, visitThe Sign of the Times website.
Call for Submissions – Frame & Frequency IV Vol. 2 (MD)
Deadline: November 28. Frame & Frequency is an ongoing International Video and Sound Art Exchange program presented concurrently at VisArts In(Site) Project Gallery in Rockville, MD and at PLECTO Galeria in Medellín, Colombia, opening December 7, 2018. Video, sound art (up to 8 channels), film, and new media work will be accepted: experimental, documentary, animation, narrative, non-narrative, multimedia, virtual reality, augmented reality, net art, interactive media, etc. All foreign language moving image artworks must have English subtitles. To learn more, and apply, visit the VisArts website.
Create! Magazine: Open call for Winter 2019 International Print Issue
Deadline: November 30. Guest curated by Margaret Winslow, Curator of Contemporary Art, Delaware Art. Each beautifully crafted edition of Create! Magazine features inspiring interviews, perspectives, and advice from the top creative professionals. Create! Magazine has been featured by The Jealous Curator, Art Miami Fairs, Apartment Therapy and more. Artists 18 and older are welcome to apply with works in any medium: painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, mixed media, installation and more. Artists from all countries are welcome to submit. Artists selected by the guest juror will receive a 2-page spread including a brief bio, website, and 2 images in print and digital formats. Published artists will receive a complimentary digital issue and will be listed with images, details and information on our website/social media for life. To learn more and apply, visit theCreate! Magazine website.
ARTIST CALL: Works-in-Progress (DC)
Deadline December 1. CulturalDC is seeking artists of all kinds to submit new and engaging works for our Works-in-Progress initiative. Whether you’re a performance artist, singer/songwriter, interpretive dancer, comedian, playwright, clown, etc., we have a spot for you! We will be programming up to 3 projects for one-time engagements, with a possibility for further development. Contact person: [email protected]
Artist Call: Mobile Art Gallery (DC)
Deadline: December 1. CulturalDC is seeking artists of all kinds to submit new and engaging concepts for our Mobile Art Gallery. After an extremely successful inaugural year of delivering art directly to people’s doorsteps, we are excited to continue building on the momentum of DC’s first moveable artspace. CulturalDC provides a platform for artists to obtain exposure with our network of arts organizations, audiences, and real estate developers. Artists will receive a stipend. CulturalDC staff also provides critical feedback as exhibitions are in development. Priority is given to artists and organizations who have not received program support from CulturalDC. For more information and to apply, visit theCultural DC website.
Women Artists Call — Pen and Brush Solo Exhibit (NY)
Deadline: December 31. Long-established contemporary art gallery and nonprofit seeking talented professional female artists for various opportunities. These opportunities include, but are in no way limited to: a solo exhibition in our ground floor space on 22nd street, group exhibition opportunities, inclusion in exhibition catalogues written by art historians and curators, and opportunities to expose work to influential curators. All work submitted must be contemporary art, submitted work must be complete, to be considered work must meet standards of quality, every work in a submission must be for sale. Artists must meet professional standards of composition and presentation of their work. To apply and learn more about this opportunity, visit the Pen and Brush website.
Fairfax, VA Artists: Apply to the ARTSFAIRFAX Artist Grant (VA)
Deadline: January 9. Artists working in all disciplines and residing in Fairfax County are eligible to apply for these $5000 grants. This grant and workshop is geared toward experienced artists from all arts disciplines. Workshop participants will become familiar with the application process, grant writing best practices, and ARTSFAIRFAX’s online application system. To learn more and apply to the opportunity and learn more about the grant writing workshop, visit the ARTSFAIRFAX website.
Downeast National Juried Sculpture Exhibition (NC)
Deadline: January 19. The Downeast National Juried Sculpture Exhibition is located in Pitt County, North Carolina. The Exhibition has two components: a month long indoor exhibition and a year long outdoor exhibition. The Downeast Outdoor Sculpture exhibition is a joint exhibition among Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge, ECU Students Activities Board, City of Greenville, Town of Winterville, Town of Farmville, Wahl-Coates School of the Arts, and the Greenville Museum of Art. Visit theEmerge Gallery website for more information.
76th Regional Exhibition Call for Entries (NY)
Deadline: February 6. The Arnot Art Museum announces a call for artists for their 76th Regional Exhibition. Artists must be 18 or older and live in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Work over five years old or shown before in any Arnot Art Museum exhibition is not eligible. There is a maximum of two entries per artist. The Arnot Art Museum is a landmark in downtown Elmira, housed in the 1833 neo-classical mansion of John Arnot, Sr. His son, Matthias H. Arnot, added a Picture Gallery in the 1880’s. To learn more about the exhibit, and apply, visit theArnot Art Museum website.
Art Speaks Juried Exhibition: Call for Artists (VA)
Deadline: March 1. Art Speaks presents the Seventh Annual Juried Exhibition, to be eligible for prizes totaling $5,000 (including $1,500 for Best in Show) artists must be a resident of Virginia, and 18+ years. Artists may submit up to three entries. Entry fees: $25 before February 1, $35 after February 1, $20 for students. Pick-up and drop-off of juried-in artwork from designated locations around the state. To apply and learn more, visit theBayschool Arts website.
Spark Box Studio Dawson Residency Award and Bursary (Canada)
Deadline: March 1, 2019. This award is open to residents of North America. Spark Box Studio is accepting applications from emerging, mid-career, and established artists. One artist will receive a month-long residency at our studio in Prince Edward County, plus the $1,000 Dawson bursary. The selected applicant will be granted a semi-private studio space and be given access to the Spark Box Studio equipment and resources. As well, the winner will be provided with living accommodations for their month-long stay. We support a range of disciplines including; drawers, illustrators, painters, writers, printmakers, film makers, performance artists, multidisciplinary artists, curators, book makers, musicians and photographers (digital)
Taubman Museum of Art – Exhibitors wanted for 2019 Sidewalk Show Sale (VA)
Deadline: March 8, 2019. This annual benefit infuses downtown Roanoke with energy, excitement, and creativity, attracting 10,000 shoppers over the weekend! Don’t miss your opportunity to exhibit in this premier destination for fine art shopping, scheduled for June 1-2, 2018. Submission categories include: original paintings, prints, watercolors, etchings, mixed media, photography, fine craft and sculpture. To learn more and apply, visit the Taubman Museum of Art website.
Sunny Art Center International Art Prize (UK)
Deadline: June 30, 2019. The Sunny Art Prize is an international art competition hosted by Sunny Art Centre, London. This fine art award is a global platform, giving an opportunity to emerging and established artists to showcase their talents to a wider audience. We aim to display artistic and cultural diversity to the international art scenes of London, Beijing, Guangzhou and Macau. Sunny Art Award will promote an exchange in creativity between Western and Eastern cultures. We are looking for a variety of submissions which can range from two-dimensional works such as paintings, drawings and photographs, to three-dimensional sculptures, and ceramics. To learn more and apply, visit the Sunny Art Center website.
Ongoing:
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
Artist/Writers: Medicine and the Arts (MATA) Opportunity
Deadline: Rolling. This column is the journal’s longest-running feature. It is published on two facing pages. The left-hand page features an excerpt from literature, a poem, a photograph, etc. Literature excerpts generally run no more than 700 words and may include a very brief introduction as needed. The right-hand page presents an original commentary of about 900 words that explores the relevance of the artwork to the teaching, learning, and/or practice of medicine. Since submissions cannot be fully accepted for publication until Academic Medicine acquires permission to reprint literary excerpts or artworks (which often takes many months), authors should include all relevant information about the piece they are explicating (publisher, museum, dates, etc.) to enable staff editors to find and contact the copyright holder. Submissions undergo review and editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on theAwesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, clickhere.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
NYC volunteer opportunity (NY)
Introduce NYC school children to the world of art by giving tours at The MET Museum. Volunteer in this year-round program. Visit us at awnyc.org for more information.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
Looking for artists: Multiple Exposures Gallery (VA)
With 250+ classes and workshops this Winter in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelry-making, the fiber arts, printmaking, and more, we have the perfect class for you!
We’re happy to announce many NEW additions to our faculty and curriculum this year.
Here’s a taste of what’s new:
Color Spot Painting: This class, taught by visiting artist Ephraim Rubenstein (currently on staff with faculty of the Art Students League of New York and Columbia University, where he teaches the Literature of Art Seminar and Life Drawing in the Department of Narrative Medicine), will study color spot direct painting, this method accentuates space and atmosphere and allows for discovery of the unexpected.
In Hatchmark: Red Chalk Portraiturewith Dan Thompson, students discover differences in various media called “red chalk” and their potential applications and explore ways of assembling forms in drawings to describe nuances of the human face.
Iridescence and Design in Gelli Plate Printing with Priscilla Treacy explores the Gelli Plate, an amazing tool for creating monotypes. With planning, stencils, stamps, and iridescent and interference paints, surprisingly complex artwork results.
The Portrait in Clay: Structure and Expressionwith Rick Weaver dives into portraiture through sculpture. Through demonstrations and individual critiques, students will learn the rudiments of creating a life size, ready-to-fire clay bust from life.
Watercolor by new instructor Jinchen Han
The Art League is excited for the New Year, and we hope you are too.
No two artistic journeys are the same! That’s why you can always get in touch with us for advice on which class is right for you:
Pete McCutchen’s photographs have a peace about them, as if they were taken in an untouched world by a photographer who wasn’t meant to be there. Rolling sand dunes etched by the wind, craggy rocks crystallized by ice, hills sliced by an unseen force—each lead the eye to the strange patterns and textures of nature. The photographs, captured at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in North Carolina, The Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado, and the Alaskan wilderness capture the drama of nature in abstracted monochrome.
Tears by Pete McCutchen
Pete has been a regular in the gallery for many years, and The Art League checked in with him about his current exhibit, what inspires his work, and what he’s looking forward to next!
Why the choice to move to black and white, from your previous color photography?
“The short answer is that I think that this particular group of images looks better in black and white. In this case, what caught my eye was pattern and texture – hence the title of the show. The longer answer has to do with my own artistic journey, which is intertwined with the birth of digital photography technology. You could say that I’m returning to my roots – I began as a kid, working in the black and white darkroom.”
“My Yellowstone Thermal Zone series combined my bold abstract vision with traditional photographic virtue, and thePattern + Texture series is an extension of that project.”
Jagged by Pete McCutchen
How did you make the decision to display your photographs on metallic paper? Can you tell us more about the process you use to display in this way?
“Today, however, with digital capture, there is a lot more fluidity. I shoot everything with a digital camera, in color, and then I can convert the color image to black and white. It means you can just shoot, and decide later what works best for a particular image or particular series. Most images want to be in black and white, or they want to be in color.”
Continuance by Pete McCutchen
What photographers inspire your work?
“I think it’s important to take inspiration in all places. Not just photographers, but visual artists in general, from music, from nature. You short change yourself as a photographer if all you do is look to other photographers. It’s OK to emulate other people, but you should never imitate. I could try to become a junior varsity Ansel Adams, but I would never be more than a junior varsity version of a master. I try to express my own distinctive vision, even as I draw on and am inspired by other photographers.”
“I wasinterviewed back in 2016, and I named a number of photographers, including quite a few associated with The Art League Gallery, The Torpedo Factory, and Multiple Exposures Gallery: Jim Steele, Fred Zafran, Soomin Ham, Min Enghauser, and Amanda Harner.
Capillary by Pete McCutchen
What are you working on next?
“Right now, I kind of feel like my Pattern + Texture idea is still running strong. Having shot for two years in Alaska, Death Valley, the Petrified Forest, The Great Sand Dunes National Park, etc., I produced a pretty big body of work. I’m doing a show at the Touchstone Gallery in March, and my current plan is to do Pattern + Texture II – and it will be all new images. I’m also exploring the Pattern + Texture idea on a smaller scale – the patterns and textures found in plants and leaves. I think that will birth another series. One of the early images exploring that idea, Capillary, is in this month’s All-Media show. I suspect that will turn into its own collection.”
Pete McCutchen “Pattern+Texture”
Visit the Art League Gallery TONIGHT for our November Opening Reception 6:30–8:00 pm in The Art League Gallery inside the Torpedo Factory (105 N. Union Street). Also, join us as we learn more about “Pattern+Texture” and explore Pete McCutchen’s work in“Drawn In: Taking a Closer Look” on November 29, 6:00–8:00 pm.
Deadline: November 10. The Maryland Federation of Art and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts announce a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 10 – March 2 at the Chaney and Martino Galleries at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, MD. $1,000 in awards. Juror: Yumi Hogan, Maryland Institute of College Art. MFA invites artists to submit 2D or 3D work depicting, representing, or inspired by performing arts. $40 for one or two entries, and $5 each for up to 4 additional entries. For more information, view the MD Fed Art PDF for this show, or visit the MD Fed Art website.
Signs of the Times (VA)
Deadline: November 28, 2018. Arlington Artists Alliance announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 5—31, 2019 at Gallery Clarendon in Arlington, Virginia. Up to $500 in awards. Juror: (Art League Instructor) Beverly Ryan. Artists working in all media are called to submit works that interpret and express signs of the times – real or imagined, literal or figurative, positive or negative; art that addresses, questions, protests, or celebrates our changing world. Submissions can range from traditional to conceptual, both 2D and 3D work. $35 for up to two works. For more information and to apply, visit The Sign of the Times website.
Create! Magazine: Open call for Winter 2019 International Print Issue
Deadline: November 30. Guest curated by Margaret Winslow, Curator of Contemporary Art, Delaware Art. Each beautifully crafted edition of Create! Magazine features inspiring interviews, perspectives, and advice from the top creative professionals. Create! Magazine has been featured by The Jealous Curator, Art Miami Fairs, Apartment Therapy and more. Artists 18 and older are welcome to apply with works in any medium: painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, mixed media, installation and more. Artists from all countries are welcome to submit. Artists selected by the guest juror will receive a 2-page spread including a brief bio, website, and 2 images in print and digital formats. Published artists will receive a complimentary digital issue and will be listed with images, details and information on our website/social media for life. To learn more and apply, visit the Create! Magazine website.
Artist Call: Mobile Art Gallery (DC)
Deadline: December 1. CulturalDC is seeking artists of all kinds to submit new and engaging concepts for our Mobile Art Gallery. After an extremely successful inaugural year of delivering art directly to people’s doorsteps, we are excited to continue building on the momentum of DC’s first moveable artspace. CulturalDC provides a platform for artists to obtain exposure with our network of arts organizations, audiences, and real estate developers. Artists will receive a stipend. CulturalDC staff also provides critical feedback as exhibitions are in development. Priority is given to artists and organizations who have not received program support from CulturalDC. For more information and to apply, visit the Cultural DC website.
ARTIST CALL: Works-in-Progress (DC)
Deadline December 1. CulturalDC is seeking artists of all kinds to submit new and engaging works for our Works-in-Progress initiative. Whether you’re a performance artist, singer/songwriter, interpretive dancer, comedian, playwright, clown, etc., we have a spot for you! We will be programming up to 3 projects for one-time engagements, with a possibility for further development. Contact person: [email protected]
Downeast National Juried Sculpture Exhibition (NC)
Deadline: January 19. The Downeast National Juried Sculpture Exhibition is located in Pitt County, North Carolina. The Exhibition has two components: a month long indoor exhibition and a year long outdoor exhibition. The Downeast Outdoor Sculpture exhibition is a joint exhibition among Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge, ECU Students Activities Board, City of Greenville, Town of Winterville, Town of Farmville, Wahl-Coates School of the Arts, and the Greenville Museum of Art. Visit the Emerge Gallery website for more information.
76th Regional Exhibition Call for Entries (NY)
Deadline: February 6. The Arnot Art Museum announces a call for artists for their 76th Regional Exhibition. Artists must be 18 or older and live in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Work over five years old or shown before in any Arnot Art Museum exhibition is not eligible. There is a maximum of two entries per artist. The Arnot Art Museum is a landmark in downtown Elmira, housed in the 1833 neo-classical mansion of John Arnot, Sr. His son, Matthias H. Arnot, added a Picture Gallery in the 1880’s. To learn more about the exhibit, and apply, visit the Arnot Art Museum website.
Art Speaks Juried Exhibition: Call for Artists (VA)
Deadline: March 1. Art Speaks presents the Seventh Annual Juried Exhibition, to be eligible for prizes totaling $5,000 (including $1,500 for Best in Show) artists must be a resident of Virginia, and 18+ years. Artists may submit up to three entries. Entry fees: $25 before February 1, $35 after February 1, $20 for students. Pick-up and drop-off of juried-in artwork from designated locations around the state. To apply and learn more, visit the Bayschool Arts website.
Re-runs: These announcements have been posted here before, but it’s not too late to enter!
Alexandria Office of the Arts First Friday: Season of Celebrations Call for Exhibitors (VA)
Deadline: November 12. The Office of the Arts will be trying something a little different for the December 7, First Friday: Season of Celebrations. If you are interested in being an exhibitor for this event, held in Alexandria, Virginia. Please exhibitor guide and sign-up form below to sign up.
Montgomery College, City of Rockville and Germantown Art Department – ArtWalk AIR Residency Program (MD)
Deadline: November 15. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its ArtWalk/Artist-in-Residence Program (AIR), with a focus on arts initiatives for public, social, or community based outdoor visual arts projects. ArtWalk is a week to two weeks of public art in which art classes install outdoor public art or lead participatory art activities on the Germantown and Rockville Campuses. The Spring Artist in Residence (AiR) will work with students both inside and outside the classroom to create work that will engage students and AiR during the existing outdoor ArtWalk weeks on the Rockville and Germantown campuses. Professional artists or Artists Groups in all visual arts disciplines who are interested in working with students are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose work and proposal expand on the working range of foundation level teaching. To learn more and apply, visit theMontgomery College website.
Whitaker Art Scholarships for Spring 2019 Now Open (WA)
Deadline: November 15. The Frederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker Scholarship Program was established in 2014 to assist art students whose undergraduate degree includes an emphasis on watercolor or art history/museum studies, in meeting those demands. Over the course of the application process, students will demonstrate their knowledge of Frederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker’s paintings and history, by submitting a short essay or the applicant’s own watercolor paintings. Three scholarships are offered: Two awards of $2,000 Bachelor of Fine Art scholarships (watercolor emphasis), one award of $2,000 Bachelor of Art in Art History or Museum Studies. To learn more and apply, visit theFrederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker Foundation website.
Torpedo Factory Target Gallery—2019 Solo Exhibition (VA)
Deadline: November 25. Target Gallery invites artists to apply for an open call for proposals for a solo exhibition for the summer of 2019. The individual or group associated with the chosen proposal will receive an exhibition at Target Gallery from June 14 through August 4, 2019. Proposals must be new bodies of work or works that have not been previously shown in the region. Individual works that have been previously shown can be entered if they are a part of new bodies of work and/or a new concept. The artist(s) will receive a $3000 stipend. To learn more and apply, visit the Torpedo Factory website.
Call for Submissions – Frame & Frequency IV Vol. 2 (MD)
Deadline: November 28. Frame & Frequency is an ongoing International Video and Sound Art Exchange program presented concurrently at VisArts In(Site) Project Gallery in Rockville, MD and at PLECTO Galeria in Medellín, Colombia, opening December 7, 2018. Video, sound art (up to 8 channels), film, and new media work will be accepted: experimental, documentary, animation, narrative, non-narrative, multimedia, virtual reality, augmented reality, net art, interactive media, etc. All foreign language moving image artworks must have English subtitles. To learn more, and apply, visit the VisArts website.
Women Artists Call — Pen and Brush Solo Exhibit (NY)
Deadline: December 31. Long-established contemporary art gallery and nonprofit seeking talented professional female artists for various opportunities. These opportunities include, but are in no way limited to: a solo exhibition in our ground floor space on 22nd street, group exhibition opportunities, inclusion in exhibition catalogues written by art historians and curators, and opportunities to expose work to influential curators. All work submitted must be contemporary art, submitted work must be complete, to be considered work must meet standards of quality, every work in a submission must be for sale. Artists must meet professional standards of composition and presentation of their work. To apply and learn more about this opportunity, visit the Pen and Brush website.
Fairfax, VA Artists: Apply to the ARTSFAIRFAX Artist Grant (VA)
Deadline: January 9. Artists working in all disciplines and residing in Fairfax County are eligible to apply for these $5000 grants. This grant and workshop is geared toward experienced artists from all arts disciplines. Workshop participants will become familiar with the application process, grant writing best practices, and ARTSFAIRFAX’s online application system. To learn more and apply to the opportunity and learn more about the grant writing workshop, visit theARTSFAIRFAX website.
Spark Box Studio Dawson Residency Award and Bursary (Canada)
Deadline: March 1, 2019. This award is open to residents of North America. Spark Box Studio is accepting applications from emerging, mid-career, and established artists. One artist will receive a month-long residency at our studio in Prince Edward County, plus the $1,000 Dawson bursary. The selected applicant will be granted a semi-private studio space and be given access to the Spark Box Studio equipment and resources. As well, the winner will be provided with living accommodations for their month-long stay. We support a range of disciplines including; drawers, illustrators, painters, writers, printmakers, film makers, performance artists, multidisciplinary artists, curators, book makers, musicians and photographers (digital)
Taubman Museum of Art – Exhibitors wanted for 2019 Sidewalk Show Sale (VA)
Deadline: March 8, 2019. This annual benefit infuses downtown Roanoke with energy, excitement, and creativity, attracting 10,000 shoppers over the weekend! Don’t miss your opportunity to exhibit in this premier destination for fine art shopping, scheduled for June 1-2, 2018. Submission categories include: original paintings, prints, watercolors, etchings, mixed media, photography, fine craft and sculpture. To learn more and apply, visit theTaubman Museum of Art website.
Sunny Art Center International Art Prize (UK)
Deadline: June 30, 2019. The Sunny Art Prize is an international art competition hosted by Sunny Art Centre, London. This fine art award is a global platform, giving an opportunity to emerging and established artists to showcase their talents to a wider audience. We aim to display artistic and cultural diversity to the international art scenes of London, Beijing, Guangzhou and Macau. Sunny Art Award will promote an exchange in creativity between Western and Eastern cultures. We are looking for a variety of submissions which can range from two-dimensional works such as paintings, drawings and photographs, to three-dimensional sculptures, and ceramics. To learn more and apply, visit theSunny Art Center website.
Ongoing:
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
Artist/Writers: Medicine and the Arts (MATA) Opportunity
Deadline: Rolling. This column is the journal’s longest-running feature. It is published on two facing pages. The left-hand page features an excerpt from literature, a poem, a photograph, etc. Literature excerpts generally run no more than 700 words and may include a very brief introduction as needed. The right-hand page presents an original commentary of about 900 words that explores the relevance of the artwork to the teaching, learning, and/or practice of medicine. Since submissions cannot be fully accepted for publication until Academic Medicine acquires permission to reprint literary excerpts or artworks (which often takes many months), authors should include all relevant information about the piece they are explicating (publisher, museum, dates, etc.) to enable staff editors to find and contact the copyright holder. Submissions undergo review and editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on theAwesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit thePeripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, clickhere.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
NYC volunteer opportunity (NY)
Introduce NYC school children to the world of art by giving tours at The MET Museum. Volunteer in this year-round program. Visit us at awnyc.org for more information.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
Looking for artists: Multiple Exposures Gallery (VA)
Blue Girl Reading (an iPad) by August Macke and George Miller, 1912/2017. Original painting here.
The Art League is taking a walk down memory lane and exploring some of our favorite posts from the last few years! This blog post was originally published June 15, 2017.
But, as the Cubists taught us, there’s always room for more than one perspective. Here are 20 of our other favorite art blogs, split into five categories:
These art blogs will get you up to speed on what’s happening now with reviews of exhibits, news about art-world controversies, and interviews. For similar blogs with a more local perspective, see the next category.
The go-to site for news, reviews, essays, and more about the global art world. Hyperallergic is based in Brooklyn, but the thoughtful news, reviews, and other articles come from contributors nationally and internationally. With many posts daily, it’s hard to encapsulate the breadth of coverage here, but there’s always something to read.
Where Hyperallergic is keenly focused on the ideas, politics, and power dynamics of art, artnet is the place to go for news about the art market: auctions, fairs, and the like. This blog aims to be a resource for anyone who wants to keep on top of the international art market.
Aperture publishes a print magazine, but their blog also features web-only content — all about photography, just like the magazine. You’ll find plenty of reviews, essays, and interviews about mostly contemporary photographers. (For more tutorial- and gear-focused photography blogs, see below.)
Blogs about the arts in DC
Washington, DC is full of culture, and it’s not all at museums (though three museum blogs are featured here). Don’t miss what’s happening in your backyard!
East City Art is your best bet for reviews, features, and news about events and exhibits around DC. This blog is premised on the idea that there’s more to DC art than what you can find on the Mall and in NW.
It can be tough to keep up with all the gallery openings, but they manage to do it! East City Art also puts on the Emulsion show and annually publishes a print magazine quarterly.
Like all good museum blogs, the blog for National Museum of Women in the Arts features a mix of content: not just what’s in their collection, but what’s going on with women artists all over the world. (You may know this blog, and the museum, as the genesis of the #5WomenArtists project.) Check out their Art Fix Friday posts for links to the week’s most interesting articles and exhibits to see.
Eye Level is the official blog for the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery, which means it has tons of great material to work with. We love museums’ behind-the-scenes posts, and you’ll find them here. As a DC institution, this blog includes local posts as well as posts about American art in general.
The Phillips Collection’s blog has lots of contributors who post about exhibits, conservation, installation, events, music, and everything else going on at Phillips. It’s also illustrated by Elizabeth Graeber. Because different posts are written by different people, you’ll get lots of perspectives: how visitors react to artwork, what staff members saw on their vacation, and so forth.
Local artist and writer Lenny Campello has posted here since 2003, making it one of the oldest art blogs on this list. He posts news about the local arts scene, including criticism, events, exhibit opportunities for artists, links to news stories, scam alerts, and photos of his works in progress.
Creativity and inspiration art blogs
These art blogs spotlight individual artists’ work, not necessarily in exhibits but presented as ain’t-it-cool inspiration, ripe for sharing.
Danielle Krysa, a.k.a. the Jealous Curator, shares images of amazing contemporary artists. If you’re featured on The Jealous Curator, you’ll know you’ve made it! This blog is heavy on images, light on text, which is just fine with us.
Krysa also hosts a podcast, Art for Your Ear, which we featured in our podcasts post.
This quarterly contemporary art magazine also publishes articles in a blog. Like the other blogs in this category, it’s one to bookmark just to see what kinds of projects other artists are working on.
This Vice project doesn’t focus only on visual art, but there’s plenty of that to be found. They also publish some news articles (after all, it is a news organization).
Blogs about running your art business
For working artists, navigating galleries and websites and art fairs presents a variety of pitfalls. These art blogs are here to guide you. (For similar articles, see this blog’s Artful Resources section, with articles about things like creating a website or pricing your artwork.)
Alyson Stanfield’s long-running blog is full of great advice, both for motivating yourself in the studio, and marketing your artwork. The author is a curator, educator, and collector who has been coaching artists with career advice since 2002. She also publishes a podcast.
This blog is from the National Arts Marketing Project at Americans for the Arts. You’ll find it most useful if you work for an arts organization, but it’s also useful for artists working on their own website, email, and similar marketing projects. See the post linked above for tips on your artist brand, for example.
With the motto “dispelling the starving artist myth,” Cory Huff’s website has lots of articles, videos, and other resources on Internet marketing for artists — both how-to’s and best practices. What to do with your email list? What to blog about? How to start your Facebook fan page? The answers are here. Look for plenty of helpful guest blog posts with real-world examples, too.
Art lessons & tutorials
These art blogs are for artists who are still learning — in other words, all of us. Motivational, reflective, and instructional, they feature articles with specific tutorials or exercises.
This blog could go in either this category or the one above: EmptyEasel provides tutorials on both making your art and selling it. This one is worth a deep dive into the archive.
That’s how Canadian painter Robert Genn begins each of his twice-weekly “letters” to artists. In the comments, you’ll find lively discussions among his substantial following, making this as much a community as a blog. There’s lots more to see here, too, including calendars, links, and a huge collection of art quotes.
This is actually one of five blogs published by Artist Daily, with others focused on specific topics including painting and drawing. These tutorials focus on traditional, representational drawing and painting techniques (which are helpful to learn even if realism isn’t your end goal).
Tutorials for beginning to experienced photographers are the forte of Light Stalking. As the post linked above notes, there’s always something new to learn.
Instead of tutorials, this is where you’ll find reviews and discussions of all the latest gear. (There are a few lessons sprinkled in, too.) If you’re a photographer who’s focused on equipment, you probably already read this site religiously.
Are there any other art blogs you love reading? Let us know in the comments!
Art on Tap is TOMORROW, and we can’t wait to taste samples from seven local restaurants, and sip beers from six of our favorite local breweries! But Art on Tap isn’t just about the delicious beer+bite combinations…it’s also about the art! This year each restaurant-brewery team has chosen one of the following artworks as a muse to their offerings. Below, “meet” the muses behind the food and beer pairings and learn a little bit about beer art history:
Giusseppe Archimboldo, The Waiter, 1574
Arcimboldo’s composite portraits are visual delights; grotesque, yet charming; absurd, yet ingenious. Known for his bizarre blend of still life and portraiture, Arcimboldo’s optical witticisms entertained the Hapsburg court with their imaginative interpretations of the sitter. Throughout his oeuvre, ordinary human features—noses, ears, lips—are exchanged for their vegetable counterparts, from cucumbers to corn cobs. With a barrel for an abdomen, The Waiter gives new meaning to the phrase “beer belly.”
Jasper Johns, Painted Bronze Ale Cans, 1964
Printmaker, painter, and sculptor Jasper Johns (born 1930) allegedly created Painted Bronze/Ale Cans (1960) as an artistic jab towards fellow artist Willem de Kooning, who remarked that John’s dealer, Leo Castelli, could sell “two beer cans” if given the opportunity—and indeed, he did. However, works like Painted Bronze/Ale Cans helped bridge the gap between Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art.
Fernand Leger, Still Life with a Beer Mug, 1921
With a fractured picture plane, harlequin patterns, and multiple perspectives, Fernand Léger (1881-1955) combines elements of Cubism and Futurism in Still Life with a Beer Mug (1921-1922). Here, Léger uses bold primary colors to create a kaleidoscopic vision of afternoon nosh, complete with a German style beer mug, a plate of fruit, and pots of butter.
Eduard Grützner, Beer Tasting, 1905
German painter and printmaker Eduard Grützner (1846-1925) often painted monks and other cheery figures enjoying a drink. In Falstaff (1893) Grützner depicts one of his favorite subjects, Sir John Falstaff, a fictional character born from the mind of William Shakespeare. Falstaff is a comedic figure—jolly, vain, and bostful, imagined by Grützner as a portly, drunken fellow.
Vincent Van Gogh, Die Trinkers (The Drinkers), 1890
Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853-1890) was a Dutch painter, draftsmen and printmaker. While living in the Asylum of Saint-Paul in Saint-Rémy, Van Gogh did a painting of a print called The Psychology of a Drinker, The Four Ages by Honore Daumier. Van Gogh successfully captures Daumier’s characteristic humor and and cautionary message about the dangers of overindulgence through his exaggerated figures and palette in Die Trinker (The Drinkers), 1890.
Marianne von Werefkin, Beer Garden, 1907
Marianne von Werefkin (1860-1938), an Expressionist artist born to an affluent Russian family, is known for her flat figures and rich, saturated color palette. In The Beer Garden (1807), we see a faceless crowd of men, women, and children enjoying an afternoon at leisure.As an Expressionist, Werefkin used vivid, unnatural colors, bathing her artwork in jewel-like hues.
Edouard Manet, Two Women Drinking Bock, 1878
Born into an wealthy Parisian family, Edouard Manet’s (1832-1883) aristocratic status allowed him to indulge in the part of the flaneur—a man-about-town who strolled the revitalized boulevards, observing and documenting contemporary life. In Fin de siècle Paris, cafes and brasseries were both economic hubs and artistic havens where artists enjoyed ample opportunity to observe fellow Parisians at leisure.
Love Art, Beer, and Food?
Get your tickets to Art on Tap, Friday, November 2, 7:00–10:00 pm in the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
