Art League Volunteers are the best and *TODAY is Art League Volunteer Recognition Day!
Thank you volunteers for your hard work throughout the year: From Patrons’ Show to the Holiday Ceramics Sale, to the Ice Cream Bowl Social, to the every day work you do in the gallery, school, and at Art League Events—we couldn’t do it without you!
*Unofficially….but every day is Art League Volunteer Recognition Day!
Volunteers at Ice Cream Bowl 2018
Our Heroes: Gallery Volunteers!
Volunteers at Patrons’ Show 2019
Interested in becoming an Art League Volunteer?
Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to become involved in the arts, and The Art League provides a fun, relaxing, and welcoming place to do so! Since The Art League’s inception, volunteering has been a mainstay of the organization, and we welcome you to browse the volunteer and internship opportunities below and join The Art League community. We’d love to have you!
Art on the Rocks 2019 is just around the corner, and our restaurants are beginning to create their art-inspired cocktails. We know you’ve been eagerly waiting on the artwork pairings for this year’s Art on the Rocks…and the wait is over! This listing is just a sneak peek, so be sure to stay tuned for recipe details from our restaurant partners as well!
1. Mia’s Italian Kitchen
First on your tasting list is Mia’s Italian Kitchen who will create a cocktail inspired by “Wayfarer” a piece Art League Artist, Sally Davies.
Wayfarer by Sally Davies
2. Society Fair
Next on your tasting list is Society Fair’s pairing “From Here to There” (Acrylic Mixed Media, $2200, 60”x48”) a piece by Art League Artist, Joanne Mazarella.
From Here to There by Joanne Mazarella
3. Chadwicks
Our third paring for Art on the Rocks 2019 is coming in hot! Chadwicks has selected Mary Westphal’s “Tequila Sunrise” (Acrylic Mixed Media, $900, 18”x24”) as their inspiration! Mmmmmm!
Tequila Sunrise by Mary Westphal
4. Columbia Firehouse
Fourth on the docket (and bringing major Spring vibes) is Nancy Wallace’s “Backlit Sunflower” (Oil, $550, 12”x12”) selected by Columbia Firehouse.
Backlit Sunflowers by Nancy Wallace
5. Toastique
Fresh! Fifth on the docket is this bright and juicy photograph by Sue Miller “Mango, Lime” (Photography, $250, 10”x10”) selected by Toastique!
Mango.Lime Sue Miller
6. Hank’s Oyster Bar
Mamboing in at Number 6 is Fierce Sonia’s “Spring Break” (Acrylic Mixed Media, $5000.00,16”x20”) selected by Hank’s Oyster Bar!
Spring Break by Fierce Sonia
7. The People’s Drug
On the Rocks…with a dash of extra ice! Next on the list is The People’s Drug’s choice “Reykjavik” by Nancy Ramsey (Acrylic Mixed Media Collage, $800, 24”x30”)!
Reykjavik by Nancy Ramsey
8. TBA
Last up is “Iconic Woman” by Sweta Shah (Acrylic Mixed Media Collage, $2800, 30″ x 48″)! This piece hasn’t been paired yet, but stay tuned!
Iconic Woman by Sweta Shah
Want to sample all of the Art on the Rocks mixology creations? Join us May 3 for Art on the Rocks! Buy tickets here!
Deadline: April 28. Exhibition Juror:Ellyn Weiss, DC-based artist and curator. Target Gallery invites artists working in all visual media to submit to Habitats. In this group exhibition, Habitats will explore the relationship between humans and nature creating a dialogue on the impact that we make on the earth and our environments. Exhibition Dates: August 9 – September 22. Opening Reception: Friday, August 9. For more information, check theTorpedo Factory website.
Eligible Artist Application
Deadline: May 5. Join the community of artists at Torpedo Factory Art Center! Through this process, accepted artists can sublease studios and take advantage of other opportunities, including applying for available studios to lease. For a full description of the requirements and opportunity details please download the guidelines below or review the online application. For more information, check the Torpedo Factory website.
Tabletop: Exploring Food & Function
Deadline: May 14. This exhibit showcases the artistry of functional wares associated with the table and food. The Art League is calling artists working in ceramic, metal, fiber, wood, and glass to submit. All works must be functional. Ceramics prizes: $1,000 for Best in Show; Two, $400 Equal Merit Awards. Functional Art Forms: $1,000 for Best in Show; Two, $400 Equal Merit Awards. Juried by: Hitomi & Takuro Sibata of STARworks Clay. For more information, visit The Art League website!
NEW:
Eye of the Beholder (MD)
Deadline: April 30. MFA (Maryland Federation of Art) in Annapolis, MD invites artists residing in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico to enter its 6th biennial found objects competition. The selected works will be exhibited at MFA’s Circle Gallery from June 20 to July 20, 2019. Cash awards total $1,000. Juror: Katie Dell Kaufman, Corcoran College of Art and Design. The exhibit is held to showcase the works of fine art constructed of one or more found objects. Any 2 or 3-D work following exhibition guidelines will be considered. $40 for one or two entries and $5 each for up to four additional entries. More info (PDF) visit the MD Federation of Art Website.
Photo Stories (RI)
Deadline: May 1. Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts (RICPA) is looking for work in series (5 image minimum) for its Photo Stories Open Call, juried by Michael Itkoff, Co-founder of Daylight Books. Michael interned at the Annie Leibovitz Studio, Aperture Foundation and worked at Rizzoli International Publications. The exhibition will be on display June 20 – July 12. $500 in cash prizes. One image can speak a thousand words, a properly sequenced set of photographs can tell a fantastic story. This is your chance to exhibit work that extends across a set of images to tell a story or explore an idea. We are looking for your story in photographs. Open to all photo-based work with no restrictions on subject matter or technique. Entries will be judged as a series, 5 or more images will be included at the juror’s discretion. $55 entry fee. For more info and to apply, visit the Photo stories website.
Void: A Call for Works About the Unknown (OH)
Deadline: May 7. The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit works that in some way represent, either through subject, form, or content, the concept, image, or feeling of the Unknown, Uncertainty, or Void. Uncertainty is inevitable. It is the dark matter making up the large portion of our perception and experience of being. The unknown remains as much the realm of learners as it is of the uneducated – it defines both, and us all, in ways we may often find uncomfortable, or revealing of a depth of humanity, (or humility) – our least common denominator – often left dormant in living a modern life. All types of visual art in the broadest sense are welcome, including traditional and non-traditional approaches in any media, and any subject, realistic, non-objective, abstract, conceptual, etc. $40 entry fee. To apply and for additional info, visit Manifest Gallery. For additional info., visit the Manifest Gallery website.
30th Annual Juried Competition Call for Artists (SC)
Deadline: May 17. The Juried Competition is open internationally to artists 18 and older. Only original work, created in the last two years, and not previously shown at the Center for the Arts, Dalton Gallery will be accepted. All forms of media are eligible, including video. To learn more and apply, visit the York County Arts website.
CALL FOR NEW MEDIA, FILM, AND VIDEO: FRAME & FREQUENCY V (MD)
Deadline: June 7. Frame & Frequency is an ongoing International Video Art Screening Series presented by VisArts that highlights artists whose new media, experimental film, and video works explore contemporary visual culture, and presents an intimate panorama of the variety and breadth of video art in artistic practice today. To learn more and apply, visit the Frame & Frequency submittable.
Public Sculpture Project (VA)
Deadline: June 7. Six sites in the City of Fredericksburg, VA have been selected for the display of large-scale outdoor sculpture from October, 2019 to September, 2020. Liability insurance provided. Stipend of $2000. Artist responsible for delivery and removal. Submit info on existing or proposed work by June 7. To apply, visit the City of Fredericksburg website.
Re-runs: These announcements have been posted here before, but it’s not too late to enter!
Sweetwater Center for the Arts: Call for Solo Exhibition (PA)
Deadline: May 1. Sweetwater invites emerging and established artists who reside within 200 miles of Pittsburgh, PA to submit artwork for an opportunity to have a 5-week solo exhibition at Sweetwater. Open to artist working in all 2D and 3D media, film/video not accepted. Submit 10 images of artwork created within the last 3 years, an artist statement, image list and CV. Selected artist will receive a $200 stipend and will be asked to present an artist talk during the duration of the exhibition at Sweetwater. For more information, visit the Sweetwater Art Center website.
Fiber Arts National Juried Exhibition (VA)
Deadline: May 1. Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, VA seeks entries for a juried fiber arts exhibition, July 9 – August 17, 2019. 1st Place: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $150, Award of Merit $75. (min of 3). Juror: Jill Jensen. Work for this exhibition is limited to fiber art. Natural or synthetic fibrous materials employed in a variety of methods. Techniques may include, but not limited to: quilting, knitting, knotting, embroidery, thread painting, collage, weaving, spinning, crocheting, macrame, and incorporating paper into designs. Work may be fine art, wearable, decorative, or utilitarian. Maximum dimension: 48″ in any direction – may be 3-D. Pedestals are available. $30 for up to 3 works. More info., visit the Bower Center website.
Sightlines, 2019-2021: Call for Entries (IN)
Deadline: May 12. The South Bend Museum of Art (SBMA) is seeking large-scale 2D and 3D artwork for long-term display in Sightlines, a collaborative project between SBMA and Century Center. The two year exhibition will highlight the work of six new artists. Indoor and outdoor sites for the work are available and will be considered for accepted work. Artist submission review and selection will be done by representatives from SBMA and Century Center. There is a $10 entry fee to apply. $1000 stipend for each selected artist. A modest printed piece will also be produced. For full details and to apply securely online, please visit the SBMA website.
Sixth Annual Clifton, VA Plein Air Painting Festival and Competition (VA)
Deadline: May 15. Please accept our invitation to paint and compete, en plein air, in historic Clifton, VA on May 16-19, 2019. (rain or shine). We have a special setting that includes historic homes and a barn, beautiful gardens, gazebo in the park, winding lanes and a winding creek, lakeside home, a railroad crossing with caboose, and a donkey named “jackpot.” In Clifton, a small, one square mile town, you don’t have to go far to find a quaintness waiting to be painted and interpreted with your inspiration. Artists Registration Fee: $50, All proceeds to support AGC Arts Scholarship Program. For your endeavors, there are cash prizes: 1st Place – $200, 2nd Place – $150, 3rd Place – $100, Honorable Mention – $75. To learn more, visit the Art Guild of Clifton website.
FJORD Gallery 6th Annual Open Call (PA)
Deadline: May 19. FJORD Gallery is pleased to announce our 2019 Open Call! Artists are invited to submit their work for consideration in this group exhibition, to run July 6 – August 1, 2019. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by approximately two weeks after the submission deadline. Artists working in all mediums are encouraged to apply. The exhibition will be curated by Fjord members; there is no specified theme. Artists outside of Philadelphia are encouraged to apply, but will be responsible for shipping or delivering their work to and from the gallery. Please visit Fjord Gallery website to see our previous juried exhibitions, and to apply.
Foundry Gallery – Regional Juried Group Show (DC)
Deadline: June 1. Foundry Gallery is welcoming submissions to a group show in August 2019 at its industrial-style space in Washington D.C. Open to painting, drawing and photography by artists 18 and up in Washington, Maryland or Virginia. Apply with up to 5 images through SmarterEntry, $40 fee. Exhibition dates: July 31 – September 1, 2019. Promotion and reception by gallery. To learn more and apply, visit the Foundry Gallery website.
So Fresh + So Clean Metalsmithing Exhibit
Deadline: June 8. Ethical Metalsmith Students (EM Students) is examining what it means to be an artist in the 21st century by curating the most innovative jewelry and metalsmithing work made within the past 2 years. Applicants will be considered for the Annual Emerging Artist Award. We understand a completely sustainable practice is an ever-evolving goal. However, the first step is becoming aware of the ways our work impacts environmental and human health. It adds an important layer to the creative decision making of artists.Through the lens of sustainability EM Students challenges you to investigate your studio, processes, methods, and personal goals. Tell us about it, ask questions, and then show us the work you are making! Emerging Artist Award: $1,000. Guest Juror’s Choice Award: $500. EM Student’s Choice Award: $250. To learn more and apply, visit EthicalMetalSmith.org.
Sunny Art Center International Art Prize (UK)
Deadline: June 30. 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.
Times Square Arts Call for Submissions (NY)
Deadline: June 30. Times Square Arts invites you to submit original moving-image artwork to Midnight Moment, the world’s largest, longest-running digital art exhibition synchronized on electronic billboards and Newspaper Kiosks throughout Times Square nightly from 11:57pm to midnight. Visit the Times Square Arts website for more information, and to apply.
King Street Gallery Call for Entry (MD)
Deadline: November 25. The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center has a number of spaces available for mounting exhibitions that support the academic mission of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. This open call is for our King Street Gallery, the largest exhibition space in the Cafritz Arts Center. This light filled, 1050 square foot gallery is in the main atrium of the building. Its prominent location, open design, and extremely high ceilings (30 feet+) make it a great venue for major exhibitions. While much of this gallery space is visible from the main lobby of the building, and through the windows that front onto the street, it does maintain gallery hours and is locked after hours. The gallery hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. Exhibitions are generally scheduled a year in advance to complement the academic calendar. Exhibitions in the King Street Gallery are 4-5 weeks long, and emphasize two person or small group shows. Single artist applications may be paired with a complimentary artist or artists to better utilize the space. Curated proposals are encouraged. Learn more about this opportunity at the Montgomery College website.
Ongoing:
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
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 the Awesome 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)
Megan Partridge’s bugs not only bring their own life to the canvas…but also a similarity to our own every day lives. The very human feelings of imbibing too much, or inspiration, or of smugness are portrayed in the style of work as well as the expression of the bugs.
Partridge’s work has transformed the gallery in to a jewel-colored Spring ecosystem, from the expressive paintwork of “Tink’s Angry Adolescent Phase” to the almost basket-like hatched background of “Well, Actually” to the center of the exhibit which features the magnificently bedraggled “Hangover Cricket.”
Hangover Cricket by Megan Partridge
According to Partridge, the paintings are an exploration of herself, “one bug at a time.” Each Bug has their own personality, that reflects on not only the human experience, but also the artist.
Shot from the Artist’s Instagram of work in progress
Megan Partridge is a self-taught artist residing in the District of Columbia. She currently holds degrees from the University of Virginia and Duke University. Partridge, like approximately ten percent of the population, lives with a condition named aphantasia – a blind mind’s eye. Ever since, she has looked at making art as an opportunity to find new ways to explore herself and visually represent her own thoughts and feelings. Art affords her a vocabulary to translate her mind and thoughts into something visual. Regardless of the subject or style, Partridge’s work inevitably speaks to who she is.
Deadline: May 5. Join the community of artists at Torpedo Factory Art Center! Through this process, accepted artists can sublease studios and take advantage of other opportunities, including applying for available studios to lease. For a full description of the requirements and opportunity details please download the guidelines below or review the online application. For more information, check the Torpedo Factory website.
Target Gallery “Habitat” (VA)
Deadline: April 28. Exhibition Juror:Ellyn Weiss, DC-based artist and curator. Target Gallery invites artists working in all visual media to submit to Habitats. In this group exhibition, Habitats will explore the relationship between humans and nature creating a dialogue on the impact that we make on the earth and our environments. Exhibition Dates: August 9 – September 22. Opening Reception: Friday, August 9. For more information, check theTorpedo Factory website.
Tabletop: Exploring Food & Function
Deadline: May 14. This exhibit showcases the artistry of functional wares associated with the table and food. The Art League is calling artists working in ceramic, metal, fiber, wood, and glass to submit. All works must be functional. Ceramics prizes: $1,000 for Best in Show; Two, $400 Equal Merit Awards. Functional Art Forms: $1,000 for Best in Show; Two, $400 Equal Merit Awards. Juried by: Hitomi & Takuro Sibata of STARworks Clay. For more information, visit The Art League website!
NEW:
Sightlines, 2019-2021: Call for Entries (IN)
Deadline: May 12. The South Bend Museum of Art (SBMA) is seeking large-scale 2D and 3D artwork for long-term display in Sightlines, a collaborative project between SBMA and Century Center. The two year exhibition will highlight the work of six new artists. Indoor and outdoor sites for the work are available and will be considered for accepted work. Artist submission review and selection will be done by representatives from SBMA and Century Center. There is a $10 entry fee to apply. $1000 stipend for each selected artist. A modest printed piece will also be produced. For full details and to apply securely online, please visit the SBMA website.
FJORD Gallery 6th Annual Open Call (PA)
Deadline: May 19. FJORD Gallery is pleased to announce our 2019 Open Call! Artists are invited to submit their work for consideration in this group exhibition, to run July 6 – August 1, 2019. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by approximately two weeks after the submission deadline. Artists working in all mediums are encouraged to apply. The exhibition will be curated by Fjord members; there is no specified theme. Artists outside of Philadelphia are encouraged to apply, but will be responsible for shipping or delivering their work to and from the gallery. Please visit Fjord Gallery website to see our previous juried exhibitions, and to apply.
Times Square Arts Call for Submissions (NY)
Deadline: June 30. Times Square Arts invites you to submit original moving-image artwork to Midnight Moment, the world’s largest, longest-running digital art exhibition synchronized on electronic billboards and Newspaper Kiosks throughout Times Square nightly from 11:57pm to midnight. Visit the Times Square Arts website for more information, and to apply.
Re-runs: These announcements have been posted here before, but it’s not too late to enter!
Sweetwater Center for the Arts: Call for Solo Exhibition (PA)
Deadline: May 1. Sweetwater invites emerging and established artists who reside within 200 miles of Pittsburgh, PA to submit artwork for an opportunity to have a 5-week solo exhibition at Sweetwater. Open to artist working in all 2D and 3D media, film/video not accepted. Submit 10 images of artwork created within the last 3 years, an artist statement, image list and CV. Selected artist will receive a $200 stipend and will be asked to present an artist talk during the duration of the exhibition at Sweetwater. For more information, visit the Sweetwater Art Center website.
Fiber Arts National Juried Exhibition (VA)
Deadline: May 1. Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, VA seeks entries for a juried fiber arts exhibition, July 9 – August 17, 2019. 1st Place: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $150, Award of Merit $75. (min of 3). Juror: Jill Jensen. Work for this exhibition is limited to fiber art. Natural or synthetic fibrous materials employed in a variety of methods. Techniques may include, but not limited to: quilting, knitting, knotting, embroidery, thread painting, collage, weaving, spinning, crocheting, macrame, and incorporating paper into designs. Work may be fine art, wearable, decorative, or utilitarian. Maximum dimension: 48″ in any direction – may be 3-D. Pedestals are available. $30 for up to 3 works. More info., visit the Bower Center website.
Sixth Annual Clifton, VA Plein Air Painting Festival and Competition (VA)
Deadline: May 15. Please accept our invitation to paint and compete, en plein air, in historic Clifton, VA on May 16-19, 2019. (rain or shine). We have a special setting that includes historic homes and a barn, beautiful gardens, gazebo in the park, winding lanes and a winding creek, lakeside home, a railroad crossing with caboose, and a donkey named “jackpot.” In Clifton, a small, one square mile town, you don’t have to go far to find a quaintness waiting to be painted and interpreted with your inspiration. Artists Registration Fee: $50, All proceeds to support AGC Arts Scholarship Program. For your endeavors, there are cash prizes: 1st Place – $200, 2nd Place – $150, 3rd Place – $100, Honorable Mention – $75. To learn more, visit the Art Guild of Clifton website.
Foundry Gallery – Regional Juried Group Show (DC)
Deadline: June 1. Foundry Gallery is welcoming submissions to a group show in August 2019 at its industrial-style space in Washington D.C. Open to painting, drawing and photography by artists 18 and up in Washington, Maryland or Virginia. Apply with up to 5 images through SmarterEntry, $40 fee. Exhibition dates: July 31 – September 1, 2019. Promotion and reception by gallery. To learn more and apply, visit the Foundry Gallery website.
So Fresh + So Clean Metalsmithing Exhibit
Deadline: June 8. Ethical Metalsmith Students (EM Students) is examining what it means to be an artist in the 21st century by curating the most innovative jewelry and metalsmithing work made within the past 2 years. Applicants will be considered for the Annual Emerging Artist Award. We understand a completely sustainable practice is an ever-evolving goal. However, the first step is becoming aware of the ways our work impacts environmental and human health. It adds an important layer to the creative decision making of artists.Through the lens of sustainability EM Students challenges you to investigate your studio, processes, methods, and personal goals. Tell us about it, ask questions, and then show us the work you are making! Emerging Artist Award: $1,000. Guest Juror’s Choice Award: $500. EM Student’s Choice Award: $250. To learn more and apply, visit EthicalMetalSmith.org.
Sunny Art Center International Art Prize (UK)
Deadline: June 30. 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.
King Street Gallery Call for Entry (MD)
Deadline: November 25. The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center has a number of spaces available for mounting exhibitions that support the academic mission of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. This open call is for our King Street Gallery, the largest exhibition space in the Cafritz Arts Center. This light filled, 1050 square foot gallery is in the main atrium of the building. Its prominent location, open design, and extremely high ceilings (30 feet+) make it a great venue for major exhibitions. While much of this gallery space is visible from the main lobby of the building, and through the windows that front onto the street, it does maintain gallery hours and is locked after hours. The gallery hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. Exhibitions are generally scheduled a year in advance to complement the academic calendar. Exhibitions in the King Street Gallery are 4-5 weeks long, and emphasize two person or small group shows. Single artist applications may be paired with a complimentary artist or artists to better utilize the space. Curated proposals are encouraged. Learn more about this opportunity at the Montgomery College website.
Ongoing:
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
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 the Awesome 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)
Here at The Art League we love seeing students hone their art skills and become emerging artists in their own right. This month in the April Mixed Media show you might see a colorful portrait that incorporates a distinctive metal sort of “hairdo.”
The piece, The Mage, is the first piece featured in The Art League Gallery by BevRyan student, Begoña Lathbury, who won an honorable mention in the April Mixed Media show for her mixed media piece. Lathbury won her membership in the Student/Faculty show, and it was her first time entering! We chatted with Lathbury about her progression from student to exhibitor and about her eye-catching piece:
In Procession Begona Lathbury
You were a student of Bev Ryan, what originally led you to The Art League School?
Back in the 1980s and early 90s, I took sculpture classes, primarily in stone carving, at the Corcoran School of Art. After the birth of our second child, I realized that stone carving would have to stop (too much silica dust). I began to make studio jewelry and assemblage art from wood, metal, and computer components, but my painting skills were rudimentary. I searched for a painting class closer to home in Alexandria. In Bev Ryan at the Art League, I found a teacher to encourage me to paint more expressively and freely.
A Screen Darkly Begona Lathbury
What class did you take with Bev, and have you taken any other classes at The Art League? Are you planning on taking any more classes?
I am now a longtime student in Bev’s Thursday abstract painting class, Beyond the Tangible. My husband, Roger, takes the class with me. We love Bev! Attending her class has become an important part of my art practice and, as an added bonus, it has been the source of several wonderful friendships.
Bev has the confidence to encourage her students to experiment and to deviate from her own assignments. She nurtures us as individual artists. For the past two years in her class, I have been working primarily on equine paintings, along with occasional animal-human figures. I’m definitely one of the more representational painters in class, but Bev has never made me feel uncomfortable for refusing to paint “beyond the tangible” abstractions.
Over the years, I have taken several other courses at the Art League (jewelry making, clay figure and portrait, bronze casting, drawing, oil painting, and Bev’s Narrative painting class), but I always return to “Beyond the Tangible.” I imagine I’ll be there until the day Bev retires, which I hope is many, many years from now.
The Mage in April’s Mixed Media Show
In your piece, The Mage what was your inspiration? What materials did you use to accomplish the mixed media composition of the piece?
“The Mage” is a portrait of an enchanter, a wizard in modern garb. It’s one of those pieces that seemed to create itself magically after a long incubation period. It started in my studio, three years ago, with some very fluid acrylic paint that I pushed here and there with the intent of creating a portrait. I mixed the acrylic with a medium that, once dry, created deep fissures in the paint surface. I loved the colors and the texture but was unsure where to go next. The painting sat on a shelf in my studio for three years. Meanwhile, about two years ago, during a walk through town, I found a small piece of filigreed and rusted steel on the road. I placed it on the kitchen window sill of our home, where it stayed. Just recently I realized that the painting and the metal piece would fit together. For me, that is magic!
Loverboy Begona Lathbury
What was the piece you submitted to the Student/Faculty show?
My piece for the Student/Faculty show was a bull-human created from painted cardboard and topped with horns made from a lovely crescent of rusted metal that I found on the street outside the Madison Street Annex. Although in my mind this piece harkens back to my assemblage sculpture days, I created it during a recent session in Bev’s class. Later that same day, I submitted it to the show. It was Bev who encouraged me to submit it (I had been planning to submit one of my more sedate horse paintings). This painted bull is quite clearly, and rather prominently, a male fertility god. I was delighted when it received an award.
Sun and Air Begona Lathbury
Bev has said, “Begoña Lathbury’s work is always innovative and up to date. Her skill, intuitive decision making and wit have brought us this portrait that fires on all cylinders. It is both haunting and humorous. Begoña has a unique voice. I can’t wait to see what she does next” about your piece. What would you say that you’re unique voice is…or how would you describe it at this point in your work?
It’s extraordinarily kind of Bev to say such things about my work. My unique voice? I would say that my best works are pagan and joyfully spiritual. I aim to make work that looks fresh, although I spend a lot of time reading and absorbing ancient world mythologies. My artworks reference mythological themes while also reflecting our times.
April’s Mixed Media exhibit was juried by Lavar Munroe and features Begona’s piece. The Space of Her Own Special Photography Exhibit and Megan Patridge’s “Bugs. Or Kafka on Prozac” exhibit is also on view through May 5.
You’re already the G.O.A.T (Greatest. of. All. Time)
You SMASHED our original goal of $25,000! This season, The Art League is pulling ahead of many of your Alexandria favorites currently 7th in the Spring2Action leaderboards for most raised! Wanna bring your team home to victory…we’ve got a new challenge for you, Team Art League!
Meet the Challenge!
Your incredible giving has inspired our board to create an overwhelmingly generous additional $5,000 challenge grant, so we can keep up the great momentum. You’re never ones to shy away from a challenge!
Shot Clock
Ready to play the clock? The Art League is eligible for more grants as we engage in a friendly competition with our local nonprofit community for most individual donors and most gifts ON THE HOUR, through the end of the day.
Can you feel the heat?
Repeat after us: The Arts are here to stay! The Arts are here to STAY!
Teamwork makes the dream work
Your donation (big or small) will help:
Build the resources to meet the challenges and opportunities in today’s arts climate
Keep the doors open to people of all ages & backgrounds
Fill 11,000 class seats in educational programs that foster artistry, collaboration, empathy, and exploration
Support a permanent home for the League in our hometown of Alexandria
The Art League boasts a bevy of beautiful classes and workshops to take this Spring. From textile work, to cherry blossom chasing, to capturing your favorite blooms in watercolor—The Art League has you covered. What’s your Spring “thing”?
Open Life Studio
Need some studio time this spring, but don’t want to take a class? Sign up for Open Life Studio times to fit your schedule on Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
Painting at Wednesday’s open-life drawing session.
Gesture Drawing
Taken some basic drawing and need a new challenge? Try out Gesture Drawing with John Murray on Saturdays for that extra oomph you need on your figurative work.
Artwork by John Murray
Basic Drawing
New to the Art League and Art Classes?Basic Drawing is the perfect place to start! Dive in on Friday nights with Mark Thomas Anderson
Gestural Florals in Watercolor
Obsessed with cherry blossom chasing? Get your floral on with Gestural Florals with Jackie Saunders on Sundays.
Watercolor Painting by Jackie Saunders
Landscape Painting
Looking for a perfect class to get you started on landscapes BEFORE your summer vacation? Landscape Painting with Fred Markham on Saturdays (starting April 27) is the perfect launching off point to those summer painting days!
Partly Cloudy by Art League instructor Fred Markham.
Introduction to Photography
Introduction to Photography not only helps you learn your way around a camera, but also gives you a holistic view of photography composition and editing! Sign up now to ensure your cherry blossom pictures take bragging rights in your friend group!
2019 Trawick Prize:Bethesda Contemporary Arts Awards
Deadline: April 8. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards is a visual art prize produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District that honors artists from Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. The annual juried competition awards $14,000 in prize monies to selected artists and features the work of the finalists in a group exhibition. $10,000 Best in Show prize. For more information, visit theBethesda.org website.
Art on the Rocks Mini Exhibit – The Art League (VA)
Deadline: April 15. This year we are featuring a small selection of artwork created by Art League Exhibiting Artist Members as the inspiration for artistic cocktail & appetizer pairings for Art on the Rocks. The pairings will compete for the coveted title of ‘Art on the Rocks’ champion. Event/Exhibit Date: Friday, May 3, 2019. Click to learn more and enter.
Target Gallery “Habitat” (VA)
Deadline: April 28. Exhibition Juror:Ellyn Weiss, DC-based artist and curator. Target Gallery invites artists working in all visual media to submit to Habitats. In this group exhibition, Habitats will explore the relationship between humans and nature creating a dialogue on the impact that we make on the earth and our environments. Exhibition Dates: August 9 – September 22. Opening Reception: Friday, August 9. For more information, check theTorpedo Factory website.
Tabletop: Exploring Food & Function
Deadline: May 14. This exhibit showcases the artistry of functional wares associated with the table and food. The Art League is calling artists working in ceramic, metal, fiber, wood, and glass to submit. All works must be functional. Ceramics prizes: $1,000 for Best in Show; Two, $400 Equal Merit Awards. Functional Art Forms: $1,000 for Best in Show; Two, $400 Equal Merit Awards. Juried by: Hitomi & Takuro Sibata of STARworks Clay. For more information, visit The Art League website!
NEW:
Earth Devised: A Juried National Exhibition of Ceramic Art (VA)
Deadline: April 14. The d’Art Center in Norfolk, Virginia announces a call to artists for an upcoming juried exhibition, May 11 – June 6, 2019. Awards for 1st: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $150. Juror: Richard Nickel. Open to artists 18 or older, residing in the United States. All work must be original and created without the aid of an instructor or kit. Work needs to have been produced within the last five years. All styles and aesthetics are considered. The d’Art Center is a public non-profit art center open to everyone; as such, the content of submissions should be appropriate for all viewers. Works cannot exceed a weight of 30 pounds or 48 inches in their longest dimension. $35 for up to 3 works. For more information visit the d’Art Center in Norfolk’s website.
Fiber Arts National Juried Exhibition (VA)
Deadline: May 1. Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, VA seeks entries for a juried fiber arts exhibition, July 9 – August 17, 2019. 1st Place: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $150, Award of Merit $75. (min of 3). Juror: Jill Jensen. Work for this exhibition is limited to fiber art. Natural or synthetic fibrous materials employed in a variety of methods. Techniques may include, but not limited to: quilting, knitting, knotting, embroidery, thread painting, collage, weaving, spinning, crocheting, macrame, and incorporating paper into designs. Work may be fine art, wearable, decorative, or utilitarian. Maximum dimension: 48″ in any direction – may be 3-D. Pedestals are available. $30 for up to 3 works. More info., visit the Bower Center website.
Sightlines, 2019-2021: Call for Entries (IN)
Deadline: May 12. The South Bend Museum of Art (SBMA) is seeking large-scale 2D and 3D artwork for long-term display in Sightlines, a collaborative project between SBMA and Century Center. The two year exhibition will highlight the work of six new artists. Indoor and outdoor sites for the work are available and will be considered for accepted work. Artist submission review and selection will be done by representatives from SBMA and Century Center. There is a $10 entry fee to apply. $1000 stipend for each selected artist. A modest printed piece will also be produced. For full details and to apply securely online, please visit the SBMA website .
Re-runs: These announcements have been posted here before, but it’s not too late to enter!
The LUX Center for the Arts: 2019-2020 Residencies (NE)
Deadline: April 4. The LUX Center for the Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska is currently accepting applications for 2019-2020 year long residencies in all media. A strong desire to teach is required. Artists with more than one area of expertise and an MFA are preferred. This residency can be extended an additional year if both the LUX and the artist agree. All residents receive free studio space (shared or private depending on medium and space available) and 24-hour access and use of equipment in the studio area to which they applied. Ceramics residents have access to regularly stocked clay and glaze materials and use of kilns in exchange for studio maintenance duties. All residents can buy materials from the LUX at cost.Residents have priority for paid, on-site teaching opportunities including community art classes for youth and adults. Residents with an MFA or BFA in painting, ceramics, or metalsmithing have the opportunity to teach college art classes for Doane College-Lincoln campus, held at the LUX. To apply, visithttps://www.luxcenter.org/AIR.
89th Annual Juried Open Exhibition (NY)
Deadline: April 5. The National Art League in Douglaston, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 6 – June 1, 2019. Over $2,000 in Awards – First Place: $500. Juror: Mitchell Goldberg – Gallery Director at the Upstream Gallery, NY. Open to all artists 18 years of age or older, working in all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D media, including sculpture. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution. Photography, film, video, computer art, reproductions (such as giclee, prints) are not acceptable unless part of a mixed media artwork or collage. Installation art or performance art are not accepted. No crafts (such as jewelry) or kit work. No artwork previously exhibited at NAL. Artwork must not exceed 48 inches in any dimension including frame. Sculpture must not exceed 30 inches in any dimension. $35 one entry, $10 second entry. Fees are non-refundable. More info., go to The National Art League website.
Contemporary South 2019 Call-For-Art (NC)
Deadline: April 6. VAE’s Contemporary South (CoSo) exhibit showcases what the South is currently thinking, discussing, and making work about. In one of our most popular annual calls VAE is looking for entries of recent art made by artists currently working in the following 11 states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Contemporary South 2019 will be curated and juried by Rachel Reese, Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Telfair in Savannah, Georgia. This call is open to all media and the words “contemporary” or “south” do not refer to any particular aesthetic or subject matter. For more information: visit the VA Raleigh website.
Rochester Contemporary Art Center 6x6x2019 – The International Small Art Phenomenon (NY)
Deadline: April 14. What brings together artists from all over the world of all different skill levels? There’s no entry fee so get creative and send RoCo your artworks by April 14 or postmarked April 13. Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) is a venue for the exchange of ideas and a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that was founded in 1977. As a center for thoughtful contemporary art, RoCo provides unique encounters for audiences and extraordinary opportunities for artists. For more information, visit the RoCo website.
Biennial 30: Call for Entries (IN)
Deadline: April 14. The South Bend Museum of Art’s all media Biennial 30 will present a diverse look into contemporary artwork in the Midwest and is open to all artists residing in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. The number of exhibiting artists is deliberately limited to allow for the showing of a greater body of work by each artist. This year’s exhibition will be juried by Sarah Rose Sharp, a Detroit-based writer (Art in America, Hyperallergic, Flash Art, Sculpture Magazine, ArtSlant and others), activist, and multimedia artist. $1,500 in awards will be selected by the juror and $1,500 in purchase awards will be chosen by the South Bend Museum of Art’s Collections Committee. A color brochure detailing exhibiting artists will also be produced. There is a $15 entry fee to apply. For full details and to apply securely online, please visit the South Bend Museum of Art.
The US Mint Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Design Competition (Nationwide)
Deadline: April 15. The United States Mint invites artists from across the country to participate in the Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Design Competition. Public Law 115-343 authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue domed $5 gold coins, domed $1 silver coins, and domed half-dollar clad coins, in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Dedicated to the creator of the game, Dr. James Naismith, and located in Springfield, Massachusetts, where the game was first played, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is recognized on a global scale as the institution that records and shares the history of basketball, including its greatest players, coaches and contributors. The winning artist will receive $5,000 and have his or her initials included on the coins. Competition details and entry can be accessed on The United States Mint website.
Call for Entry: Regional Juried Solo Show (DC)
Deadline: April 15. Foundry Gallery is welcoming applications for a guest solo exhibit at its industrial-style space in Washington DC. Open to painting, drawing and photography by artists 18 and up in Washington, Maryland or Virginia. Apply with up to 10 images through SmarterEntry, $45 fee. Application deadline April 15. Exhibition dates: July 3 to 28, 2019. Promotion and reception by gallery. To learn more, and apply, visit the Foundry Gallery website.
Sweetwater Center for the Arts: Call for Solo Exhibition (PA)
Deadline: May 1. Sweetwater invites emerging and established artists who reside within 200 miles of Pittsburgh, PA to submit artwork for an opportunity to have a 5-week solo exhibition at Sweetwater. Open to artist working in all 2D and 3D media, film/video not accepted. Submit 10 images of artwork created within the last 3 years, an artist statement, image list and CV. Selected artist will receive a $200 stipend and will be asked to present an artist talk during the duration of the exhibition at Sweetwater. For more information, visit the Sweetwater Art Center website.
Sixth Annual Clifton, VA Plein Air Painting Festival and Competition (VA)
Deadline: May 15. Please accept our invitation to paint and compete, en plein air, in historic Clifton, VA on May 16-19, 2019. (rain or shine). We have a special setting that includes historic homes and a barn, beautiful gardens, gazebo in the park, winding lanes and a winding creek, lakeside home, a railroad crossing with caboose, and a donkey named “jackpot.” In Clifton, a small, one square mile town, you don’t have to go far to find a quaintness waiting to be painted and interpreted with your inspiration. Artists Registration Fee: $50, All proceeds to support AGC Arts Scholarship Program. For your endeavors, there are cash prizes: 1st Place – $200, 2nd Place – $150, 3rd Place – $100, Honorable Mention – $75. To learn more, visit the Art Guild of Clifton website.
Foundry Gallery – Regional Juried Group Show (DC)
Deadline: June 1. Foundry Gallery is welcoming submissions to a group show in August 2019 at its industrial-style space in Washington D.C. Open to painting, drawing and photography by artists 18 and up in Washington, Maryland or Virginia. Apply with up to 5 images through SmarterEntry, $40 fee. Exhibition dates: July 31 – September 1, 2019. Promotion and reception by gallery. To learn more and apply, visit the Foundry Gallery website.
So Fresh + So Clean Metalsmithing Exhibit
Deadline: June 8. Ethical Metalsmith Students (EM Students) is examining what it means to be an artist in the 21st century by curating the most innovative jewelry and metalsmithing work made within the past 2 years. Applicants will be considered for the Annual Emerging Artist Award. We understand a completely sustainable practice is an ever-evolving goal. However, the first step is becoming aware of the ways our work impacts environmental and human health. It adds an important layer to the creative decision making of artists.Through the lens of sustainability EM Students challenges you to investigate your studio, processes, methods, and personal goals. Tell us about it, ask questions, and then show us the work you are making! Emerging Artist Award: $1,000. Guest Juror’s Choice Award: $500. EM Student’s Choice Award: $250. To learn more and apply, visit EthicalMetalSmith.org.
Sunny Art Center International Art Prize (UK)
Deadline: June 30. 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.
King Street Gallery Call for Entry (MD)
Deadline: November 25. The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center has a number of spaces available for mounting exhibitions that support the academic mission of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. This open call is for our King Street Gallery, the largest exhibition space in the Cafritz Arts Center. This light filled, 1050 square foot gallery is in the main atrium of the building. Its prominent location, open design, and extremely high ceilings (30 feet+) make it a great venue for major exhibitions. While much of this gallery space is visible from the main lobby of the building, and through the windows that front onto the street, it does maintain gallery hours and is locked after hours. The gallery hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. Exhibitions are generally scheduled a year in advance to complement the academic calendar. Exhibitions in the King Street Gallery are 4-5 weeks long, and emphasize two person or small group shows. Single artist applications may be paired with a complimentary artist or artists to better utilize the space. Curated proposals are encouraged. Learn more about this opportunity at the Montgomery College website.
Ongoing:
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
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 the Awesome 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)
