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Artist Opportunities #667

"Tidal Flow," an acrylic painting by Lewis Smith, is on view in Gallery 75.

Every week we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here.

 

Opportunities 

Studio Gallery MFA Invitational — D.C.

Deadline: December 10    Studio Gallery invites students currently enrolled in a visual arts MFA program in the Washington DC-Baltimore region, or who graduated from such an MFA program in the past two years, to submit a work for consideration in a show with their peers. Studio Gallery is an artist cooperative located in the heart of Dupont Circle in Washington DC, near other important art venues. Its shows are attended by a large number of visitors and thus provide significant exposure to a wide audience. click here for details.

 

Call for Entry, Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justice, Del Ray Artisans — Alexandria, VA

Deadline December 10    Del Ray Artisans is seeking artwork that explores the emotionally resonant power of art to inspire and raise awareness about climate change and its impact on marginalized communities. This exhibit is being held in partnership with the Changing Planet Justice (CPJ) Foundation, which empowers youth to lead climate action in their communities. Click here for details.

 

Call to Artists, The City of Rockville College Garden Park Mural Project — Rockville, MD

Deadline: December 18    The College Gardens Park picnic shelter project aims to create a vibrant mural and robust community engagement by seeking design ideas from local artists. The selected artist will work collaboratively with the community to create a design that reflects the essence of College Gardens Park and the surrounding neighborhood. Click here for details.

 

Call for Entry, Our American Soul, Gallery Underground — Arlington, VA

Deadline: January 18    Artists are asked to submit works depicting their interpretation of “Our American Soul”. What makes us American? What gives our country its ‘soul’? When the words are combined, does it evoke a person, a place, a feeling, or all the above? How does your artwork showcase the essence of “Our American Soul?” This call is open to all mediums, including any form of 2D or 3D work. Click here for details.

 

Call for Proposals, Hyattsville Sculptural Bus Shelters — Hyattsville, MD

Deadline: January 7    The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation, on behalf of Hyattsville Town One LLC and Urban Investment Partners (UIP), is accepting artist proposals for the design and fabrication of two (2) sculpturally-devised bus shelters for placement at two (2) locations adjacent to Canvas Apartments in Downtown Hyattsville.  Individual artists or artist teams from the greater metropolitan area or within 65 miles are eligible to respond. Locally established or emerging sculptors, woodworkers, metal-workers, and artists of any durable media are most welcomed. Prince George’s County-based artists are strongly encouraged to submit their work for consideration. Click here for details.

 

 

Re-runs: These were previously posted, but it’s not too late to enter!

 

Call for Entry, The Power of Red

Deadline: December 7    MVA Gallery – Modern Visual Arts in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, February 1-28, 2024. Art of Distinction Award — One artist will be featured in a special exhibit at the Gallery. Annual Grand Prize — Exhibit opportunity in NYC. Eligible media: Painting, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, digital, pastel, encaustic, sculpture, fiber, drawing and photography. For more information, click here.

 

Call for Applications, VisArts 2024 Emerging Curator Program — Rockville, MD

Deadline: December 8   VisArts invites applications from emerging curators to work with an experienced mentoring curator to develop and present an exhibition at VisArts in the Kaplan Gallery in the fall of 2024. The VisArts Emerging Curator Program offers a unique opportunity for an emerging curator or artist with an interest in exhibition-making or curating to work with an experienced mentoring curator to develop and present an exhibition and to assist in the presentation of the mentor’s exhibition. Learn more here.

 

Call for Entries, Music to My Eyes, Falls Church Arts — Falls Church, VA

Deadline: December 10   Artists are invited to submit works inspired by music for this gallery and online exhibition that will be on view January 13-February 25, 2024. For more information, click here.

 

Call to artists, Splash 25 | The Best of Watercolor

Deadline: December 12    Artist Network and Watercolor Magazine’s premier watercolor art competition is turning 25! Splash: The Best of Watercolor features an international palette of watercolorists from all over the world. Click here for details.

 

Call to Artists, Expo 43 International Juried Competition — Huntington, NY

Deadline: December 13   International juried competition hosted by the b. j. spoke gallery. The juror is Emily Olek, Curatorial Assistant in the Department of Drawings and Prints at MOMA. All fine arts media are acceptable. Learn more here

 

International Art Competition: Trees & Fields — Online

Deadline: December 14    Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 3rd “Trees & Fields” Online Art Competition for the month of December. First Place will be on the poster of the show. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. Artists and photographers around the world are invited to submit their best artworks related to the theme Trees and Fields (forests, farmlands, meadows, savannas). Click here for details.

 

Call to Artists, Fall Cycle Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

Deadline: December 14    Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce the newly increased award amounts of $1,800. Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800 grants each quarter, to 1 Artist and 1 Photographer. In addition, (8) honorable mentions (4 in art and 4 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Learn more here.

 

Call for Entry, This is the Future of Non- Objective Art!, Atlantic Gallery — New York

Deadline: December 15     Atlantic Gallery, located in the historic Landmark Arts Building in Chelsea NYC, invites artists to submit work for the upcoming juried exhibition, This is the Future of Non-Objective Art! What Happens when the formal, ephemeral, intuitive, cultural, and spiritual co-exist? You get new engagements. For more information, click here.

 

Call to Artists, City of Rockville’s College Gardens Park Mural Project — Rockville, MD

Deadline: December 18    To reflect its vibrant residents and community, Rockville is transforming the external appearance of select buildings through a series of painted murals. As a part of that project, the City is searching for a professional public artist to create a site-specific mural in College Gardens Park. The selected artist will engage members of the community and user groups to provide input on the development and design of the artwork. For more information, click here.

 

Call to Artists, Montgomery County Consulting Artist Residency — Montgomery County, MD

Deadline: December 22    The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) seeks a Consulting Artist to provide mentorship and training to a cohort of local artists-in-residence within three Montgomery County Regional Service Areas (RSA): Mid-County, Upcounty and East County. The Consulting Artist will provide guidance to the three artists as they undertake a year-long residency project with the goal of engaging community members within their RSA in a series of community conversations and gatherings through the lens of a creative practice. Learn more here.

 

Call to Artists, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts CenterMLK Days 2024- Community Arts Project Residency — Solomons, MD

Deadline: December 31    Artists are invited to submit a community arts project proposal inspired by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his life, his vision, his work. The project coincides with our annual MLK Days program, January 13-15, 2024, and may remain on display through February. For more information, click here.

 

Call to Artists, Capitol Hill Neighborhood Window Beautification — D.C.

Deadline: December 31    The Capitol Hill Business Improvement District (BID) is seeking local artists to submit photographs or digital designs of any medium to be displayed on windows of currently vacant ground floor retail spaces in Capitol Hill. The image must be very high resolution to be enlarged for windows. Artwork should reflect the culture, spirit, and history of Capitol Hill Neighborhood but does not need to be solely produced for this purpose. For more information, click here.

 

Call for Entries, Shining a Light International Photography Contest 2024

Deadline: December 31    The competition is open to anyone. It is organized by the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, United States. The theme of this year’s contest is “Women Athletes.”.“ This contest will accept photographs that illustrate the following themes: • Disparities in women’s sporting facilities and equipment as they relate to men’s facilities and equipment. Click here for details.

 

Call to Artists, Howard County Arts Council General Exhibit Application  — Ellicott City, MD

Deadline: January 1, 2024    The Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) manages two galleries at the Howard County Center for the Arts with over 21,000 square feet of exhibit space. HCAC presents 11-12 exhibits per year of national, regional, and local artists, including two-person, small and large group, juried, curated, and community shows. For more information, click here.

 

Call to Artists, Calloway Fine Art  & Consulting Second Annual DMV Exhibit


Deadline: January 8, 2024    Calloway Fine Art & Consulting is seeking locally inspired scenes of the DC, Virginia, Maryland tri-state area. Including but not limited to landscapes, cityscapes, interiors, portraits and more. Artwork must be 2D – painting, drawing, or mixed media (no photography). For more information, click here.

 

Call for Entry, Earth & Fire 2024 — Wheeling, WV

Deadline: January 12   Stifel Fine Arts Center of Oglebay Institute will be hosting a national exhibition of ceramic art in February and March 2024. This is an annual exhibition and will be a focal point of Ceramics Take Over Wheeling, a citywide event that will celebrate ceramic artists and clay enthusiasts alike. For more information, click here.

 

Call for Entries, 2025 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition — D.C.

Deadline: January 26    The National Portrait Gallery’s triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition celebrates excellence in the art of portraiture. The first-prize winner will receive $25,000 and a commission to portray a remarkable living American for the National Portrait Gallery’s collection. Additional prizes in the amounts of $10,000 and $7,500 will be awarded to second- and third-place winners, respectively. Learn more here.

 

Call for Entry, SlowArt | Neoteric Abstract XII — Hudson, NY

Deadline: January 31    SlowArt Productions presents the twelfth Neoteric Abstract exhibition. This exhibition is exclusively for the abstract artist and will represent a full range of abstraction, from the geometric to the lyrical, from the precise to the raw. Entry is open to all artists working in any media. The exhibition will be held at Limner Gallery, April 4 – 27, 2024. Learn more here.

 

The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship

Deadline: February 1, 2024    One fellowship will be awarded annually in support of a one-month (thirty-day) residency. For more information, click here.

 

Call to Artists, Calloway Fine Art  & Consulting Second Interiors Exhibit — D.C.

Deadline: April 1, 2024    We are seeking artwork representing or inspired by interiors. Artwork must be 2D – painting, drawing, or mixed media (no photography).  For more information, click here.

 

Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA

Deadline: Until filled   The Art League is looking for skilled instructors in all visual arts disciplines. We’re particularly keen to recruit new hires for our sculpture, stained glass, and watercolor departments. Preferred applicants will have a personable and patient disposition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach their medium to groups of beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level students. Class sizes range, depending on enrollment, from around 5 to 30 students. Experience teaching is helpful but not an absolute requirement. To apply, send a cover letter with statement of intent, resumé, and 6-10 tiffs or jpegs of current work to Ariane D’Souza via email at [email protected].

 

Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.

 

Studio Sundays Submissions, Create! Magazine

Every month Create! Magazine!  picks several winning images of artists’ studio spaces and features them on their website and social media along with artists’ work and story. Submit a quality image of your workspace, studio or kitchen table where you make work for a chance to be featured. For more information and to submit, click here.  

 

 Call for Artists, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council

Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is featuring county artists at its newest art space Arts’tination at National Harbor, the premier arts and entertainment destination in our regions Located at 162 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Arts’tination is dedicated to supporting local artists and curating immersive creative experiences. PGAHC is recruiting artists to show and sell their work and/or to conduct arts related workshops for the public. Artists should submit work samples and inquires to [email protected]. For more information please visit https://www.pgahc.org/artstination.

 

Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants

These monthly grants range from $500–$3,000, with the average amount being $1,700. Visual and performing artists whose work is of a contemporary, experimental nature and who have a US Tax ID Number can apply. For more information, click here.

 

Call for Art, Links Bridge Vineyards—Thurmont, MD

Links Bridge Vineyards, a small artisan style winery located just outside of Frederick, Maryland, is looking to feature the artwork of various artists on the walls of their tasting barn for two weeks at a time. To learn more, call Joan Cartier 301-602-5733 or email her at [email protected].

 

Pyramid Atlantic Workshop Proposals – Hyattsville, MD

Pyramid Atlantic offers year-round workshops in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and hybrids thereof. We offer multi-week, daytime, evening, and weekend intensives for adults in our fully equipped studios. As part of a robust and diverse schedule of offerings, we welcome unsolicited workshop proposals, and hope that you will consider applying! Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: 1/15 for Summer Workshops; 4/1 for Fall Workshops; 7/1 for Winter Workshops; 10/1 for Spring Workshops. Questions? Email Gretchen, Artistic Director, [email protected]

 

Call For Stories About Women in the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council

2020 has been dedicated to the Year of the Woman in Maryland. Do you have an inspiring story about vital contributions of women-identifying people who are artists, arts administrators, or cultural workers? Perhaps an exhibition, performance or project featuring women? Share it with the Maryland State Arts Council for potential use in marketing and communications! Send your ideas to [email protected], and include “Year of the Woman” in the subject line. Satff will contact senders whose stories are selected for inclusion in future newsletters, eblasts, or social media postings. Learn more about Maryland’s year of the Woman here.

 

Call For Artists, Busboys and Poets

Busboys and Poets is looking for submissions from Maryland and Virginia artists as it expands to new locations in both areas. Submissions can include drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Art images reflecting life in the city, family, portraits, whimsy, abstraction, social uplift and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission. For more information, click here.

 

Alterwork Studios Online Residency

This residency was designed to give emerging contemporary artists an online platform to create new work and explore their practice. Over the course of four weeks, artists will be encouraged to experiment and explore their concepts and move their work forward in the contemporary art world. Learn more here.

 

Accepting Artwork for Curatorial Review by AIWA

The Alper Initiative for Washington Art features five exhibitions per year in the newly constructed first floor space in the American University Museum. We accept submissions, on a rolling basis,  from Washington artists of all ages and backgrounds, and working in diverse media. The museum’s Director and Curator, Jack Rasmussen, will select curators who will review these submissions for potential use in Alper Initiative exhibitions. For more information click here.

 

 

Call For Entry Hamilton Arts Collective Guest Artist Exhibition – Baltimore, MD

The Hamilton Arts Collective (HAC) and the Hamilton Gallery seek applications from artists for month-long Guest Artist exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery located at 5502 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD. The selected guest artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in Gallery I of the Hamilton Gallery. The Guest Artist exhibition is featured in Hamilton Gallery communications and will be promoted by the HAC and Hamilton Gallery. This is an open call to artists residing within 60 miles of Baltimore City. Baltimore residents are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.

 

Howard County Arts Council Quarterly Call For Artists – Ellicott City, MD

The Howard County Arts Council gallery program was established to enhance the public’s appreciation of the visual arts, provide a venue to exhibit the work of local, regional, and national artists in a professional space, and provide leadership in the arts by presenting a broad spectrum of arts in all media from both emerging and established artists. Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. Proposals from curators and arts organizations are also welcome. Click here to learn more.

 

 

Exhibit at Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore — Baltimore, MD

The Maryland Art Place (MAP) is working with Hotel Indigo in downtown Baltimore to offer rotating exhibitions in the hotel’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats restaurant. This opportunity is open to visual artists living or working in Maryland. ’s public art partnership projects (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo, is pleased to announce an open call to artists. MAP will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.

 

 

Solo or Group Shows in Athenaeum Gallery – VA

The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences.  In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. For more information, click here.

 

 

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.

 

 

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, click here.

 

 

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.

 

 

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].

#artopps, Artist Opportunities

We practice the S.A.F.E.R. playbook at The Art League

With the return of some classes to our facilities at The Madison Annex, we’ve created a new guide to our health protection upgrades, practices, and policies. Here’s a look at our S.A.F.E.R. playbook:

—Social distancing: Keep a healthy distance between yourself and others—six feet is a good general rule—especially when you are near them for an extended period.

—Airflow awareness: Want to take a break to catch up with peers, chat, and share a snack break together? Non-contact social activities, such as talking, laughing, and eating, become significantly safer when you take them outside. The considerate and safer thing to do is plan to take your break outside the building and practice social distancing. Eating is not currently permitted in classrooms or the public spaces on-premises. Classrooms are now outfitted with DFS room air purifiers that use a patented air cleaning system that is designed to be 99.99% efficient in capturing air particles at .3 micron size or larger-that is 4x the particle capture of a similar-sized HEPA unit. DFS is also effective at destroying microorganisms including viruses. Clinical tests have verified microorganism destruction of 94% or higher. The purifiers will run continually and each purifier is effective for up to 1,500 sq. ft. of coverage.

—Face masks: Wear them. They’re not just for you; they’re for everybody around you. And they’re mandatory throughout the League. Here are details: Mask Types + Protections.

—Expectoration: COVID-19 appears to spread through large-droplet transmissions, such as sneezes, coughs, and the airborne transmission of smaller, aerosolized droplets that spray out of the mouths of talkers. Beware especially of indoor environments and activities that naturally include lots of gabbing, singing, or shouting. Face masks are now mandatory to help lessen the expectoration risk. Classrooms will have physically distanced workspaces for students, instructors, and models. Given the new distance between people and masks’ muffling effect, we ask that you please practice general classroom courtesies, such as hand-raising for questions and comments, and refraining from cross-talk during lectures or critique periods. These practices will help make communicating easier, shouting unnecessary, and will support your instructors while they adapt to this new teaching environment.

—Restrooms: Our public bathrooms in the Madison Annex are single-stall and fully enclosed. They’re equipped with touchless faucets and contactless dispensers for soap and paper towels. The toilet paper dispensers are fully enclosed. These restrooms are outfitted with air filtration units to sanitize the air and decrease contamination. The restrooms are also cleaned rigorously and regularly with an electrostatic sprayer loaded with an environmentally-friendly, hospital-grade cleaning agent.

 

We’re looking forward to seeing you! Please be well and be S.A.F.E.R.

News

Odd Little Lifes: a creative still life exercise

by Assistant Gallery Director Haven Ashley

For our series “Art in your Inbox,” Art League staffers are sharing lighthearted exercises to give you a boost of creative endorphins. Dive into fun and informal, quick projects—an apéritif to your greater artistic pursuits. 

“New Sheriff” by Haven Ashley

My creative exercise, Odd Little Lifes, is an example of “leaning in,” because life feels odd at the moment. Join me in one of these moments to consider the objects that now surround us 24/7, and make a still life out of this odd life. 

Set up your surface and background.

To begin, make your background crisp, white, and unobtrusive; think—rice cracker. You can accomplish this by using a bedsheet, a few pieces of mat board, foam core, or thick white paper. I used a scrap of drywall, which I wouldn’t recommend. (As it threw off the white balance.)

Gather your materials.

Sort through your sundries following my four-part formula:

Something edible

Citrus fruits and bottles of hot sauce always deliver visually, as do canned goods with great packaging. Labels add the graphic interest of text. I choose two jalapeños and a tin of anchovies. Beautiful to look at and, technically, edible.  

Something meaningful

There are lots of options here: family photos, old birthday cards, jewelry. Reference a memento mori by using your child’s baby teeth or something with visible mold. Anything you collect will do: river rocks, sea glass, ticket stubs. If it smacks of an heirloom, use it. My choice was a family photo (Sarasota, circa 1993.) 

Something colorful

We creatives are always drawn to color. Pick something whose hue alone brings you sheer satisfaction, regardless of its form. A color you’d like to dive into, to bite into. My selection was an old reliable: a vase and a rose.

Something mysterious

What makes an object mysterious? Perhaps it’s the act of taking an object out of its context, removing its purpose, and making it sit pretty. A mysterious object is one that feels nice in the palm; something that would please a pickpocket or a bowerbird. It should reflect light or add texture. Find something that makes you ask yourself, “why do I even have this thing?” I choose a copper marble and a pair of crystal ornaments. When you know, you know. 

Experiment with placements.

When arranging your still life, space objects in varying distances from each other to add depth to the visual plane.  Change the compositions often, swap out different items, scrutinize the lighting. I used this as an opportunity to experiment with photography, but Odd Little Lifes plays well as a subject for drawing and painting. 

Share your Odd Little Lifes.

Please share your experiments with Odd Little Lifes on our Instagram: tag us @theartleague, and use the hashtag #createsomethingmore.

 

“Sand Babies” by Haven Ashley
“Eastward” by Haven Ashley
Art In Your Inbox

March Flora/Fauna Exhibit

Three artworks in "Flora/Fauna," from left to right: "Eventide Escape" by Richard Moore; "Piero's Table" by Maureen Rabinovitz; and "Landscape" by Daiva Balkus; floral arrangement by The Enchanted Florist.

Check out this video walk through of the Flora/Fauna Exhibit Narrated by Carol Fabricatore!

Juried by: Carol Fabricatore
Exhibit dates: March 10-April 5, 2020
Opening Reception: March 12, 2020
This show will feature member works that explore plant and animal life, and the delicate balance of the natural world.  The Art League Gallery is currently closed for in person viewing until May 17. We will continue presenting member exhibits digitally until we are able to meet in person again. Be well, and keep making art!

The Art League Gallery is thrilled to be partnering with The Enchanted Florist, who will be creating floral arrangements to complement the exhibit and fill the gallery with a little bit of spring.

 

 

 

 

 

March Flora/Fauna 2020

View images of the artwork online here.

About the Juror:

Carol Fabricatore is an artist in the New York City area who is a great observer of all things, and likes to approach creating narrative imagery beginning with an emotional connection to an idea. She often gravitates towards subject matter that might be seen in one’s peripheral vision, or passed by on the way to something in the mainstream. She has produced art for books, magazines, newspapers and projects for design and advertising firms.

She received her MFA from the the School of Visual Arts in the MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Program and has taught narrative drawing in that program since 1994. “It’s all in how you see things through your own eyes, what’s important to you and what story you’d like to tell. Drawing is Magic.”

“Wave Hill Garden” by Carol Fabricatore

Exhibits

Playful State of Mind: An interview with artist Cristy West

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“Mark making is central to art; it reaches back into prehistory to the caves of Lascaux, yet at the same time, children do it spontaneously.”

An interview of artist Cristy West, winner of the Best in Show, October Open Exhibit juried by Debbie Millman. Emma Gould of The Art League Gallery asked the questions.

 

 

“To get Best in Show is a big honor, and I am delighted. However, let it be known that the piece that won the award was passed over for an earlier show. I’m glad I didn’t give up on it. Thanks to everyone at the Gallery for keeping the shows going—and keeping us all on our toes!!”

 

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How did “Remnants” evolve?

I completed “Remnants” last spring, and I believe there are three or four paintings underneath. I think these earlier layers add a certain element of depth and mystery. But that was far from my intention when I started. The painting just evolved intuitively.

 

“One of my early teachers at the Corcoran, Mindy Weisel, used to say that the primary qualification of an abstract painter was a tolerance for frustration.”

 

Can you tell me more about your working methods?

When I work, I get into a state of flux, almost a trance state—very focused. One of my early teachers at the Corcoran, Mindy Weisel, used to say that the primary qualification of an abstract painter was a tolerance for frustration. As I’ve grown older, I think I’ve become a lot more accepting of the ups and downs of the creative process. While working on a painting, I keep searching until something finally clicks, and I also have faith that eventually something will click.

 

How do you define “mixed media,” and how does that support your work visually?

I am constantly trying out new materials and tools, new techniques. I also use a lot of collage. I love the richness of texture that results from using different materials, and I like to explore the variety of marks that are possible with many drawing implements available in today’s market. Recently I have been exploring oil and cold wax and am excited about some of the effects I can achieve. But I think acrylic is my true medium since the rapid drying time allows me to work quickly and more spontaneously.

 

Marks seem like an essential element in this painting. What does mark-making mean to you?

I’m fascinated by marks—runes and petroglyphs, scripts from other languages, scribblings of children. All of these are inspiring. Paul Klee said, “to draw is to write,” and, in this sense, drawing can be seen as the speech of art. Mark making is central to art; it reaches back into prehistory to the caves of Lascaux, yet at the same time, children do it spontaneously.

 

Kids are so confident in whatever composition they are making. It’s incredible to see the lack of inhibition that they have with the materials they use. Something isn’t blocking their creating.

Exactly! To get into that child-like, playful state of mind—that is the trick! To loosen up, I often listen to music, especially jazz. Once I get going, the process begins to take over.

 

You’ve mentioned that you used to be a writer. Has that influenced your approach to painting?

I used to write—mainly short stories—and I also taught creative writing. I am also an avid journal-keeper. I think there is a universal impulse to put feelings into language, but sometimes words aren’t enough. Marks can have an authority that words often lack. For me, too, the habit of writing longhand may have translated into a more calligraphic quality in my paintings.

 

I find it compelling that you rework a lot of your old paintings.

Yes, I do rework a lot of my old paintings. But, I have also discovered that I don’t have to go through the frustration of making five failed paintings. Now, I simply lay down several base layers, and after that, it’s a question of responding to what is there—add, subtract, cover it up, bring it out again. It’s like a dance.

 

“…it has become instinctive to balance spontaneity and structure. But if I impose too much structure, then the painting goes dead.”

 

Do you have any favorite artists?

More than I can name! Recently I have been looking again at the work of Cy Twombly. His work is far more complex than it might seem at first. Likewise, in the case of “Remnants,” what might seem like random doodles have been arranged so that certain motifs—circles and triangles—are repeated and offset by that one lone rectangle. But all this just happened spontaneously.

 

The mark-making in your piece reflects a certain quality of struggle, but the elements don’t feel violent or heavy-handed. It feels similar to music, more soothing, thought-out, and composed, but keeping that playfulness in tune.

Thanks! I guess it has become instinctive to balance spontaneity and structure. But if I impose too much structure, then the painting goes dead.

 

So, where do you find your inspiration?

Gosh, so many things! Poetry, music, landscape, work by other artists, travels, everyday life. But most of all, I am inspired by the process of working. I love the challenge of abstraction. And I’m always learning new things—about how to paint better and also about myself. It’s really hard! More than anything else, abstract painting is, for me, an exercise in humility.

 

Artist Interviews, Exhibits

Artist Opportunities #485

The Wild Wompus by Chris Bonnell

 

Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here.

New:

40 Under 40: Young Artist National Showcase

Deadline: October 20. The Maryland Federation of Art and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts seek entries for a juried art exhibition, January 4 – February 29 at the Chaney Gallery at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, MD. $500 in awards. Juror: Jose Ruiz. Celebrating 40 years of arts experiences and education at Maryland Hall, we are dedicating an exhibit to showcase 40 talented artists, 40 years of age or under, from around the country. Artists are invited to enter any 2-D or 3-D work. $40 for one or two entries and $5 each for up to four additional entries. More info (PDF)., go to: https://mdfedart.com/wp4/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/40-under-40-prospectus-final-1.pdf  Contact: [email protected] or call 410-268-4566. Visit: https://mdfedart.com/portfolio/40-under-40-young-artist-national-showcase-4/

Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant: National Sculpture Society

Deadline: October 28. The Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant is a prize of $5,000 sponsored by the National Sculpture Society. It is awarded annually to a sculptor who has demonstrated outstanding ability as a sculptor and who has created a body of work inspired by nature which includes works of sculpture in bas-relief and in the round. For more information visit the National Sculpture website.

Alex J. Ettl Grant: National Sculpture Society

Deadline: October 28. The Alex J. Ettl Grant is a prize of $5,000 sponsored by the National Sculpture Society. It is awarded annually to a figurative or realist sculptor who has demonstrated a commitment to sculpting and outstanding ability in his or her body of work. For more information visit the National Sculpture website.

Marilyn Newmark Memorial Grant: National Sculpture Society

The Marilyn Newmark Memorial Grant is a $5,000 prize for a sculptor, specializing in animal sculpture, who has demonstrated a commitment to sculpting and outstanding ability in his or her body of work. For more information visit the National Sculpture website.

Focal Point: Nationally Juried Exhibition

Deadline: November 14. The Maryland Federation of Art announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 23 – February 22 at the Maryland Federation of Art Circle Gallery in Annapolis, MD. Cash awards total $1,000. Juror: Margaret Adams. Computer software has forever expanded ways for artists to capture and produce their work. MFA celebrates this exhibition by examining the artistic use of all digital media. Eligible entries may be either 2-D or 3-D image-based work that is created and/or produced through the use of software (whether purchased or artist created) and includes, but is not limited to digitally produced: photography, graphic design, painting, video and non-film projection. Works previously exhibited in a juried show at Circle Gallery are not eligible. The maximum size of entry, including edges of frame/work, cannot exceed 72″ in any direction. Works must be priced for sale or marked POR (price on request). $40 for one or two entries and $5 each for up to four additional entries. More info., visit: https://mdfedart.com/wp4/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/FocalPointProspWebFINAL2020.pdf Contact: [email protected] or call 410-268-4566. Website: https://mdfedart.com/portfolio/79/

9th Annual National Juried Exhibition

Deadline: December 1. Marshall University’s School of Art & Design is pleased to invite artists working in any media to submit entries. Accepted works will be displayed in Marshall University’s Charles W. and Norma C. Carroll Gallery in the Visual Arts Center located in downtown Huntington, WV. For more details and to submit your work for consideration, click the link below and follow the directions. http://www.marshall.edu/art/vac/9th-annual-national-juried-exhibition/ E-mail any questions to [email protected]
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Re-runs: These announcements have been posted here before, but it’s not too late to enter!

Capricious Photo Award

Deadline: November 1. Applications are open for the Capricious Photo Award, which gives one photographer financial and editorial support to complete a body of work. The application deadline is November 1. Visit the Capricious website to learn more. 

Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant: National Sculpture Society

Deadline: November 4. The Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant is a prize of $5,000 sponsored by the National Sculpture Society. It is awarded annually to a sculptor who has demonstrated outstanding ability as a sculptor and who has created a body of work inspired by nature which includes works of sculpture in bas-relief and in the round. For more information visit the National Sculpture website.

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Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.

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.

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 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.

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].

 

Artist Opportunities, Uncategorized

“Honesty without compassion is worth nothing”: an Interview with juror Will Varner

Urban Legend by Will Varner
<em>Urban Legend</em> by Will Varner

What is your definition of illustration? What does it encompass?

For me, illustration should be in service of something—such as helping an article, a story, or narrative become something more. Illustration is different than fine art because it’s helping something else, a world, or even advertising. Illustration is more about completing a function, and helping something shine and be better.

For the show entries, I was looking for something that could work to tell a story, and draw attention. Illustration shouldn’t be mysterious in its meaning; the story or feeling should be accessible in its visuals.

What’s the best advice you ever had about how to be more creative?

I had a professor in undergrad, one thing he told me was to think about what you want to make, and make it in a different way with different materials and tools. Even if I’m going to be drawing, I’m always trying to introduce different methods. I’m working with motion graphics right now, and even if it doesn’t make it into my illustration work now, the effect and energy of working with a different technique shines through I think. Especially with an inspiration block, trying something new can shake something loose.

What is the quality you like most in a person/artist?

Honesty—to be able to say something really honest. Oh! And compassion. Honesty without compassion is worth nothing.

 

When did you first realize that creating artwork was how you wanted to communicate ideas?

I realized when I was pretty young, my siblings, cousins, and I made comic books for each other. We told stories to each other that way through images. I loved that, and the process of that. I felt really good if they liked my stories and drawings.

 

 

Who is your hero/heroine of fiction?

Ashitaka of Princess Mononoke, a Studio Ghibli film. The main character is the nicest guy who tries to help everyone, and I really admire that.

 

 

And just for fun…

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

I don’t believe that there’s any such thing as a “perfect happiness.” Although I think there can be great happiness and happy times for me are when I’m doing my creative work.

 

What is your most treasured possession?

I think this is going to sound self-absorbed, but my sketchbooks. They’re my life, and I’ve always tried to get out parts of myself and they’re in my sketchbooks.

 

Which talent would you most like to have?

I wish I played an instrument, like the piano.

 

Will Varner juried The Art League’s special exhibit Illustration.

Will Varner is an experienced art director, illustrator and storyteller. He was the in-house illustration director at BuzzFeed for over four years and led a team dedicated to exploring the potential of illustrated content on all of BuzzFeed’s many platforms. While there he was one of the founding members and editors of BuzzFeed Comics which has over one million followers on Facebook and nearly one million followers on Instagram.

He earned an MFA in Illustration from The School of Visual Arts in New York City, NY and a BFA in Painting from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT.

He is currently an adjunct professor at SVA and has done freelance work for clients such as Adobe, Apple, Bloomberg Business Week, Tennis Magazine, Playboy, Nylon Guys, Cincinnati News, L Magazine, TimeOut New York, Movado Watches, Colgate-Palmolive, Tonka Toys, Basha Accessories, and more.

Artist Interviews, Juror Profile

I Made You a Mixtape: Interview with Best in Show Winner, Tara Barr

Tara Barr - Best in Show Winner

Artist Tara Barr makes people want to pick up a pencil and attack her art. Not really of course, but Tara Barr‘s Mixtape certainly makes the viewer (or at least, a viewer who grew up before the mid-naughts) want to pick up a pencil and wind her mixtape back up. The Art League caught up with Barr (who you can find in her new studio space on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory) to talk more about her work, her inspirations for her Best in Show winning piece, and her highly recognizable nostalgic style:

How did this series/artwork evolve to where it is now? How did you come up with the concept for this piece?

About a year and a half ago, I was looking for something I could latch onto for a personal style that would translate into a series of work instead of individual pieces here and there. I painted my first typewriter, and I thought, “okay, this might work!” So then, I painted a bunch of them and began to branch off from there. Typewriters, cameras, cars, and motorcycles became my subjects. Most of the paintings are nostalgic, not for me, but for those that view these paintings since I’m too young to have ever used these objects. The mixtape, however, relates more to my own personal generation that people my age latch onto. We love our happy memories and latch onto the struggles of our inadequate technology. Like how things broke, how hard they were to fix, and how much time everything took.

How is your medium an integral part of your work? Why do you work in the medium that you do?

Mixtape is an acrylic piece, and I work in acrylic and oils, mostly because that’s what comes naturally to me. For a long time, I wanted to be a watercolor artist, because I think watercolors are beautiful, but everything I painted was a huge struggle. I used oils for the first time last year and really realized what I was able to do with them, so I stuck with oils and acrylic. I’ve always made art, but never professionally until the last year. I never felt as if I had a personal style or point of view until I started grasping for that.

“Mixtape” by Tara Barr

What technical element is most important in your work?

Definitely color. Everything I paint is a still life with things I don’t normally have a connection to, so my paintings become a vehicle for me to explore different color combinations and compositions. I tend to pick things that are visually simple because it looks good and is efficient. Through that, I can focus on my color choices and practice on my painting skills. It’s definitely pop art and visually simple.

What is your motive and inspiration for your work?

Personally, just to be making art is my motivation. My work is going to look different five years down the road from now, but if you don’t do something, you’re not going to do anything. If I sat around and thought about what to paint, then I wouldn’t actually paint. So for me, these still lives are a thread I’m following that are currently working. It’s fun and easy for me. I’m painting solely to be painting; if I thought about the meaning of my paintings too often, I would paralyze myself into not actually painting. Once I make a lot of work, I see how it all connects to one another—even with paintings I made years ago, I can understand how they fit into my practice now, but at the time I didn’t realize how it was part of something bigger.

How has focusing on these subjects and time period influenced you and your work? 

Most of what I paint contains subjects that are before my time, but I love seeing other people’s reactions to it. It’s about the viewer and what they get out of it rather than what I personally feel towards the subjects in my paintings.

What does ‘Zeitgeist’ mean to you, and how did you see this theme in tune in with your art and practice?

With Mixtape, I posted it on Instagram, and so many of the comments were saying how badly they wanted a pencil to rewind the tape or a crayon. So I think the idea of nostalgia for our past era allows for things that were not so great become the things that you miss.

Why focus on nostalgia/old technology of women’s rights instead of modern-day modes of that intersection?

In order to be worthwhile, art has to evoke some sort of emotion. But, that doesn’t have to be a big, important emotion. Art can be fun, whimsical, and humorous; it’s just as valid as making you think about the meaning of life. Everybody has nostalgia, it’s a fun emotion, and it’s easy to depict. I also have a full-time job as a database administrator, so technology plays into my work that way. It’s what initially inspired me to do the typewriter because I was sitting at my keyboard for eight to ten hours a day looking at that keyboard. The connection between what we use all the time, such as laptops and phones, have roots in typewriters and old technology.

Yeah, technology now is supposed to be this perfect, infallible thing where it’s for a purpose— it’s not for fun anymore with all the quirks and kinks that come with cassette tapes or typewriters. Technology isn’t necessarily flawed anymore; it’s supposed to be this perfect model of a tool that someone uses to complete their task instead of something artistic and fun. 

Everything I paint has big design elements because teams of people have already gone in to make sure that the design of the object looks good. So most of my work is already done for me, haha! I just have to translate that to the canvas. But yes, the actual design elements of old radios, typewriters, and phones were geared towards household fixtures, so people put a lot of thought into how it looks.

Tara Barr with her Best in Show winning “Mixtape”

How does nostalgia fuel your work? Does it ever hinder your practice?

I don’t think it’s hindered my work at all, because I do other things as well, such as personal paintings. I don’t feel as if I have to stay with this particular theme or emotion, though it’s easier for me to be creative in some sort of confines or parameters. I have a starting point now, since finishing my pieces leads me to my next painting.

Can you speak more on balancing your career and motherhood?

I have five-year-old and eight-year-old, and I was a stay-at-home mom with them for four years. Going into that, I thought I would make a lot of art since I wasn’t working, but I found out that wasn’t true at all. I was all mom all the time. Once my younger son got out of his toddler stage, I found that I was really compelled to make art, and I finally had the time. I started painting on the weekends, and have been doing that for the past year and a half. In terms of balancing career and motherhood, there are never enough hours in a day. My kids come to the studio with me sometimes, and I’ll paint while they’re running around playing at home. They’re used to oil paintings all around the house and know not to touch them. My kids also get upset when I sell a painting because they get so attached to each one of them. So yeah, it’s just a part of our environment.

See Tara’s Artwork in the Gallery through October 6. Also, join us tonight for our Opening Reception and 5-Minute Artist Talks. Tara is also having a studio sale currently, you can check in with her work at: tarabarrart.com.

Artist Interviews

Artist Opportunities #484

"On the Ridge" by Gwen Bragg
<em>On the Ridge</em> by Gwen Bragg

Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here.

Featured:

The Torpedo Factory: My Queer Valentine (VA)

Deadline: September 15. Target Gallery invites artists working in all visual media to apply to My Queer Valentine (Juror: Andy Johnson, director of Gallery 102),  an exhibition that will explore love and relationships through LGBTQ+ artists perspectives. The themes and subject of artwork in this exhibition should explore non-heteronormative and non-binary relationships. The tone of the exhibition is playful, fun, and cheeky, so we encourage artists to apply with their perspectives on love (romantic or asexual) with this in mind. To celebrate this exhibition, Target Gallery will be hosting a special Valentine’s Day reception and event in partnership with local LGBTQ+ organizations. Exhibition Dates: January 25, 2020 – March 8, 2020. For more information, visit the Torpedo Factory website. 

The Torpedo Factory: Post-Graduation Residency (VA)

Deadline: September 22. The Torpedo Factory Post-Grad Residency is a competitive juried program that provides meaningful support and 3-month term solo studio space. This residency is open to recently-graduated students who earned a bachelor’s or master’s art degree from an accredited university. The program is unique for addressing the critical post-graduation juncture in an emerging artist’s career, offering an opportunity for professional development, and a chance to define their independent work process outside of the academic context. Submissions are open for both art school students in the region and nationwide, provided artists submit proof of residence in the D.C. metropolitan area. Residents receive studio space and public presentation opportunities, including an artist talk and participation in a culminating curated exhibition in the Target Gallery, the contemporary exhibition space for the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Residents are active and equal participants in the Torpedo Factory’s unique creative community. Residents benefit from engagement with local, national, and international artists. For a full description of the requirements and opportunity details please visit The Torpedo Factory website.

The Torpedo Factory: 2020 Emerging Artists (VA)

Deadline: October 27. Target Gallery presents a new yearly exhibition featuring the work of 3-4 regional emerging artists. This exhibition spotlights new talent and the up-and-coming artistic innovators of the D.C. metropolitan area. Artists should have no more than 5 years of experience as a professional exhibiting artist, live within D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, and have never had an solo exhibition in a professional gallery space (excluding BFA/MFA exhibitions). Each artist will receive a $500 stipend. For more information, visit The Torpedo Factory website. 

New:

Tulsa Artist Fellowship (KS)

Deadline: September 13. The Tulsa Artist Fellowship program seeks a variety of contemporary arts disciplines, including arts workers such as curators, publishers, and artistic collaborations. To learn more and apply, visit the Tulsa Artist Fellowship website.

The Teaching Artist Program

Deadline: September 16. The Teaching Artist Project, a training program for working and emerging teaching artists, is accepting applications. To learn more, and apply, visit The Teaching Artist Project.

Red Bull Arts Detroit 2020 Artist Residency and Curatorial Fellowship (MI)

Deadline: September 30. Red Bull Arts Detroit 2020 Artist Residency and Curatorial Fellowship. Learn more and apply at the Red Bull Arts website. 

The City of Cambridge Arts Council – 19th Amendment Commemoration (MA)

Deadline: September 30. The City of Cambridge Arts Council is seeking artist submissions for a $300,000 public art commission to commemorate the 19th Amendment. Applications must be submitted by September 30. For more information, and to apply, visit the Cambridge Arts Council.

Cover Art and Feature Art for Print Publication in Phoebe Literary Journal

Deadline: October 15. Phoebe publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and visual art. They produce a print issue in Fall/Winter and an online issue in Spring/Summer. Above all, we seek to publish quality art from artists at various stages of their careers, with an eye towards exhibiting work by emerging talent alongside work by established artists. Phoebe finds artwork that illustrates a narrative or conveys an emotion, as we believe in the importance of both visual and textual storytelling. To submit, please upload between one and five images for the Phoebe staff to consider for the 49.1 print issue cover image and featured visual art. Send as a .png, .tif, or a high-quality .jpg with at least 300dpi and a size of at least 1 MB. Visit phoebejournal.com to submit your work, $2 submission fee. 

Capricious Photo Award

Deadline: November 1. Applications are open for the Capricious Photo Award, which gives one photographer financial and editorial support to complete a body of work. The application deadline is November 1. Visit the Capricious website to learn more. 

Pioneers Works Residency (NY)

Deadline: September 30. Pioneer Works will host its first-ever Open Call for 2020-2021 across all residency disciplines in Visual Arts, Music, Technology, and Narrative Arts. For more information, and to apply, visit the Pioneer Works website.

A Blade of Grass – 2020 Fellowship

Deadline: October 16. A Blade of Grass is seeking socially engaged artists to apply for its 2020 Fellowship, which supports “courageous artists in creating exchanges, experiences, and structures that highlight seemingly intractable social problems, inspire audiences, and energize folks to participate in and sustain long-term social change work.” Fellows receive $20,000 in minimally restricted support. Visit the  ABOG website to learn more and apply. 

AIR Gallery – CURRENTS exhibit

Deadline: October 13. AIR Gallery is hosting an open call for its sixth biannual CURRENTS exhibition, curated by Carmen Hermo. The exhibition will be held January 10–February 9, 2020. To apply, and learn more visit the AIR website. 

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Re-runs: These announcements have been posted here before, but it’s not too late to enter!

2019 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition (NJ)

Deadline: September 15. The Center for Contemporary Art 2019 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition will be held November 8 – December 21. The exhibition will consist of three-dimensional ceramics work. Work across a variety of display solutions is also encouraged including video or film related to clay. Juror: Garth Johnson, the Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York. Online entries are now being accepted through September 15th. Awards: Special Exhibitions Committee Award: Solo Exhibition at The Center for Contemporary Art. First Prize: $500. Second Prize: $250. Third Prize: $100. For more information and to enter visit the Center for Contemporary Art 2019 website

2019 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition (NJ) 

Deadline: September 15. The Center for Contemporary Art 2019 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition will be held November 8 – December 21. The exhibition will consist of three-dimensional ceramics work. Work across a variety of display solutions is also encouraged including video or film related to clay. Juror: Garth Johnson, the Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York. Online entries are now being accepted through September 15th. Awards: Special Exhibitions Committee Award: Solo Exhibition at The Center for Contemporary Art. First Prize: $500. Second Prize: $250. Third Prize: $100. For more information and to enter visit the Center for Contemporary Art website. 

VA Raleigh: UNFINISHED BUSINESS (NC)

Deadline: September 16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS is a juried call for art open to any works in progress. We want to see what you’re working on, whether it’s just started, midway, or almost done. This exhibition will also serve as an opportunity to receive comments and critiques on your works before the finishing touches are applied. UNFINISHED BUSINESS is open to any living artist. A maximum of 2 works of any medium, per artist may be submitted. Two and three-dimensional entries will be accepted. Work must be original and completed in the last 2 years. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted. Visual Art Exchange reserves the right to exclude work due to size or special requirements. Entries must be hand delivered to the gallery or mailed in a returnable container. Entry Fees: This call for art is FREE. For more information and to apply, visit, VA Raleigh’s website.

Red Bull Arts Detroit 2020 Artist Residency and Curatorial Fellowship 

Deadline: September 30. The Artist Residency provides artists at different stages of their careers the resources and freedom to develop their practice, with nine artists selected for three two-month-long residency cycles. They receive fully-furnished off-site living accommodations, a 6,000-square-foot shared studio space, transportation to Detroit is included, fully-furnished off-site living accommodations, an 8,000 USD unrestricted stipend, as well as a 2,000 USD individual budget for hiring assistants, sourcing materials, or otherwise producing work in Detroit. The  Curatorial Fellowship creates an opportunity for a curator to realize an exhibition concept and bring it to the public in Detroit. The fellow receives production and marketing support in addition to a 12,000 square foot gallery, 5,000 USD stipend, and a 15,000 USD exhibition budget, both unrestricted, as well as budget for three-to-four public programs. For more information, and to apply, visit the Red Bull website. 

2020 Emerging Artists

Deadline: October 27, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Target Gallery presents a new yearly exhibition featuring the work of 3-4 regional emerging artists. This exhibition spotlights new talent and the up-and-coming artistic innovators of the D.C. metropolitan area. Artists should have no more than 5 years of experience as a professional exhibiting artist, live within D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, and have never had an solo exhibition in a professional gallery space (excluding BFA/MFA exhibitions). Jury Panel: Rex Delafkaran, Co-Gallery Director of the Hamiltonian Gallery, Jaynelle Hazard, Director of Exhibitions at the Workhouse Art Center, and Amy Lokoff, DC-based independent curator. Each artist will receive a $500 stipend. For more information, and to apply see the Torpedo Factory website.

Dexter Jones Award: National Sculpture Society (NY)

Deadline: November 4. The Dexter Jones Award is an unrestricted prize of $5,000.  It is presented annually to a sculptor for an outstanding work of sculpture in bas-relief. For more information, and to apply visit the National Sculpture 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:

Wall Art/Mural for Arlington Based Gym (VA)

Deadline/Timeline: Start in late August and completed by late September. Company has brand guide and some inspiration boards to start from. Walls would be painted directly and dimensions will be given upon request. Style and final product are open ended but the aim is to inspire gym goers who are primarily runners. Artists who live or work in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia can apply. Budget has not been determined. Send Curt Cimino, [email protected] any questions or comments.”

Del Ray Artisans: High Note Art Exhibit (VA)

Deadline: rolling.  Join the Del Ray Artisans for High Note, an art exhibit exploring the connection between music and the mind. Meet the curators and some of the artists at the opening reception on Friday, September 6 from 7-9pm. The exhibit runs September 6-29, 2019 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 12-6pm, First Thursdays (April-September) 12-9pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. For more information, visit the Del Ray Artisans website.

Printmakers Inc. Call for New Member Portfolios (VA)

Deadline: Rolling. Rolling portfolio call for interested new members of Printmaker’s Inc: a non-profit dedicated to furthering the practice of Printmaking and residents of the Torpedo Factory for over forty years. Printmakers is looking for a new teammate for their shared studio. Members take turns working, share a commission on sales of 30%, and pay a small share of rent. The studio is equipped with three presses, storage space, inking tables, and multiple exhibit spaces for groups and solo exhibitions. If you are interested in having your work seen by the over 100,000 visitors annually, please drop off your artist statement, resume, and a portfolio with eight to 10 prints representative of a body of work at Studio 325 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 North Union, Alexandria, VA). For more information, view the Facebook post with this call. 

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 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)

www.sulfurstudios.org/function for more information and application instructions. Email [email protected] with any questions.

 

Artist Opportunities

A Conversation with Shahnaz Nia: Best in Show for the August Open Exhibit 2019

The Best-in Show winning piece for this month’s exhibit was selected by juror, Julia Kwon. Julia is also a textile artist (see her work here, and here) and so it is no wonder that textiles were beautifully highlighted this month in the gallery! Shahnaz Nia‘s Dreaming of Appalachia is inspired by her love of Appalachia and the call of nature. The Art League interviewed Nia about her Best in Show winning work, her process, and how she came to create the mixed media textile piece:

How did you come up with the concept for this piece? How did this work evolve?

Dreaming of Appalachia evolved after spending several weeks on a large, surrealist painting I was doing. The piece itself was a peculiar scene with bold colors—but I grew to really dislike it as I was working on it. There was a point where I couldn’t even stand to look at it anymore, so one day, I flipped the canvas over on my easel and the wooden frame was facing me. I had seen a fiber artist’s work on Instagram and thought to myself, what if I did something similar? So I used the wood frame of the canvas to do something of my own. I gathered some nails, a hammer, a ruler, and meticulously measured out a centimeter distance between each nail I put along the frame. 

Is this the first weaving you’ve done?

Yes, I’ve never done anything like this before! I’ve always felt as if painting was my forte, but I was frustrated with the medium since I wasn’t producing the types of pieces I wished to. When I was younger and painted frequently, my mom took me to Iran one year, since both my parents are Iranian. We were in Tehran for the summer, and my mother had a connection to a well-known artist, Abbas Katouzian. His work was everywhere in Iran. I was only ten years old when I took painting classes at his house with a couple other girls as well. We sat in a little classroom within his house and learned how to oil paint. 

That’s how my art began, but I’ve slowly lost it over the years, y’know? I’ve been trying to balance having a stable life and job along with making my art. I’m actually a dentist, and I do my art on the side because that’s what makes me feel alive; it’s my passion. After long days in the office, I would come home and add layers onto Dreaming of Appalachia since it was somewhat mindless. I started from the bottom of the piece, and worked my way to the top. It took me months to finish.

During the time I started to work full-time, I realized that I wasn’t satisfied enough with dentistry. I needed something to keep me sane, which was how Dreaming of Appalachia got started.

There’s a strong sense of dedication to the Appalachian Mountains with this; it provides a meditation of being there without physically being present.

There was no stress about the end product of this work since the texture of the yarn was already so warm and inviting. Regardless of the result, the scale was going to be large due to the size of the makeshift loom, which I knew would be interesting and draw attention. Though it was fun to play around with the dimension; I used the 3D aspect of the yarn to keep the composition interesting. This weaving is a really, really playful piece with its areas of dense, puffy yarn. 

Was there a large aspect of spontaneity with the fiber, or was there some structure of a sketch you were trying to follow? 

Zero planning. I went to the store, got all my materials, and just started going layer by layer. During this, I would step back to look at it from a distance and evaluate what needed more thickness, or if an area required a finer stitch. The white background at the top of the piece took the longest amount of time because it was a repetitive one by one by one by one… you get the idea haha. It was so tiny and took so long—I was exhausted working on this piece by the end of it. 

The process of making Dreaming of Appalachia reminded me of a hike. You start out really optimistic, “Yeah! This is gonna be awesome!” All of a sudden, you’re halfway up the mountain when you realize that it, maybe, wasn’t the best idea hiking in the summer heat. You feel exhausted and out of breath. 

That process sounds all too familiar!

Even still, through it all, this piece means so much more to me now since its selection into the show. I got engaged last week while my boyfriend and we were hiking a mountain, so everything about this weave feels special now. I grew up in Georgia, hiking the Appalachian trails for most of my life. 

The title of the piece, Dreaming of Appalachia, I would love to hear what you’re dreaming about in Appalachia⁠—if there’s anything you were meditating on while creating this. 

Dreaming of Appalachia is based upon a feeling. Since I was a kid, I’ve had a fascination with nature. When my parents would drive us to a trail, I would be carsick in the backseat, looking out the window and completely mesmerized by all the mountains in the crazy wilderness. Seeing all of that took me by shock as a kid. As I got older, the wilderness centered me and brought me my spirituality. Being in the woods makes me feel as if I’m in church—that is my church. With Dreaming of Appalachia, whenever I felt stressed, especially in the winter when it’s cold, I would dream about Appalachia. There’s a specific quiet hum in the mountains, and that sound of stillness is what my piece is all about. I get fed up with the day-to-day grind of city life, so my fantasy is to live and be out there. 

That is such a dream, and a beautiful answer! How do you think fiber, as a material, connects to the South? I know fiber is generally labeled as “women’s work,” so I’m intrigued if you could expand on these inquires.

Fiber reminds me of warmth and comfort; there’s an embrace of fibers in our clothes, blankets, and how those objects are the first things we latch onto. It feels like a primitive materiality. And with “women’s work,” I feel connected to that on a generational scale⁠— How many women have done this work before me?

It’s nice that you can put it back into your work. You did this meditative practice, with materials unfamiliar to you as a dedication to one of the most familiar place to you, and that’s so interesting to learn. Do you think you’ll continue in fiber?

Right now, I’ve been learning ceramic work for the past year—I’ve been taking classes here at The Art League. I’m not very good at it! I’m realizing that. I used to do charcoal drawings, acrylic, oil, and encaustic work…I really take everything one day at a time, because anything is possible. So, I don’t think I’ll cast my fiber practice aside. The recognition I’ve received from Dreaming of Appalachia encourages me not to just shove this under my mattress once the show is over.

You can see Nia’s piece as well as the entire August Open Exhibit, and B.D. Richardson’s “Gone Fishin'” through September 8. 

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Welcome Back to Metro Week – Special Gallery Discount!

It’s been a long three months of repairs on the Yellow and Blue line Metro, but the metro is coming back to Old Town and we couldn’t be happier to welcome everyone back with a special deal!

The Art League, along with other Old Town businesses, will be offering Metro riders special discounts they show their Metro SmarTrip card at participating businesses during the week of the Metro re-opening, Monday, September 9 through Sunday, September 15.

To sweeten the welcome, The Art League will be offering 10% off in the gallery (when you show your SmarTrip Metro card September 9 through September 15, 2019!

Starting September 9, come and see Susan Callahan’s “Kitchen Stories”, our special Illustration Exhibit juried by Will Varner, and the Zeitgeist exhibit juried by Zoey Frank, and Gallery 75 and save 10% on your purchase on anything in the gallery!

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A Look Back at Art Camp 2019

The Madison Annex is decidedly quieter this week as Art Camp 2019 wraps up. After a fun and creative summer, campers are making their way back to school for the 2019-2020 year. We can’t wait to have them back again next year, but in the meantime let’s take a look at all of the creativity of the Summer 2019 Art Camps!

Photos of Art Camp 2019

An Art Camper creates his own Van Gogh inspired still life

 

Another camper works on her own still life
Another camper works on her own floral still life

 

An older camper works on figurative drawing
An older camper works on figurative drawing

 

Crazy creative creatures by our Art Campers

 

Older campers working with “models”

 

Landscapes created by some of our younger campers

 

Creating 3D sculptures

 

Ready for action with these sculptures

 

Amazing detail on this character’s head!

See last year’s numbers and more here.

We love Summer Art Camp…but there’s no need to wait for the warm weather to get your kids to explore their inner artist! Check out our fall classes and workshops for kids and teens and get them registered!

Art Classes

Artist Opportunities #483

Graphite Drawing by Lisa Semerad

Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here.

Featured:

The Torpedo Factory: My Queer Valentine (VA)

Deadline: September 15. Target Gallery invites artists working in all visual media to apply to My Queer Valentine (Juror: Andy Johnson, director of Gallery 102),  an exhibition that will explore love and relationships through LGBTQ+ artists perspectives. The themes and subject of artwork in this exhibition should explore non-heteronormative and non-binary relationships. The tone of the exhibition is playful, fun, and cheeky, so we encourage artists to apply with their perspectives on love (romantic or asexual) with this in mind. To celebrate this exhibition, Target Gallery will be hosting a special Valentine’s Day reception and event in partnership with local LGBTQ+ organizations. Exhibition Dates: January 25, 2020 – March 8, 2020. For more information, visit the Torpedo Factory website. 

The Torpedo Factory: Post-Graduation Residency (VA)

Deadline: September 22. The Torpedo Factory Post-Grad Residency is a competitive juried program that provides meaningful support and 3-month term solo studio space. This residency is open to recently-graduated students who earned a bachelor’s or master’s art degree from an accredited university. The program is unique for addressing the critical post-graduation juncture in an emerging artist’s career, offering an opportunity for professional development, and a chance to define their independent work process outside of the academic context. Submissions are open for both art school students in the region and nationwide, provided artists submit proof of residence in the D.C. metropolitan area. Residents receive studio space and public presentation opportunities, including an artist talk and participation in a culminating curated exhibition in the Target Gallery, the contemporary exhibition space for the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Residents are active and equal participants in the Torpedo Factory’s unique creative community. Residents benefit from engagement with local, national, and international artists. For a full description of the requirements and opportunity details please visit The Torpedo Factory website.

The Torpedo Factory: 2020 Emerging Artists (VA)

Deadline: October 27. Target Gallery presents a new yearly exhibition featuring the work of 3-4 regional emerging artists. This exhibition spotlights new talent and the up-and-coming artistic innovators of the D.C. metropolitan area. Artists should have no more than 5 years of experience as a professional exhibiting artist, live within D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, and have never had an solo exhibition in a professional gallery space (excluding BFA/MFA exhibitions). Each artist will receive a $500 stipend. For more information, visit The Torpedo Factory website. 

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Creating Connections: Maryland Art Place (MD)

Deadline: August 24. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with the CyberWire, is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPRINT Project, MAP is working with the CyberWire to offer a unique opportunity to female visual artists of the greater Baltimore metropolitan area. Collectively, MAP and the CyberWire wish to acquire and possibly commission, time permitting, plus license the image of a work of art. The image of that artwork will be reproduced in a limited edition and presented to the guests of the CyberWire’s 6 th Annual Women in Cyber Security  reception on October 24, 2019.For more information, visit the MD Art Place website. 

Leonardo: When the Arts Reach the Sky (MD)

Deadline: August 30. On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of Leonardo Da Vinci’s death, the Italian Cultural Center of Maryland (ICCM) in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), and the office of First Lady Yumi Hogan is pleased to announce a Call for Entries for two juried art exhibitions celebrating the genius of the Renaissance. The exhibition pieces may include works that reinterpret or reimagine Leonardo’s originals. The exhibition pieces will ultimately reflect Leonardo’s legacy of creating art that rests on a foundation of inquiry and knowledge. Entries should visualize or materially reflect on laws of nature and/or the order of the universe, both natural and human-made (including but not limited to current events, historical events, political concepts, and human emotions). The two exhibitions will take place in September, 2019. One will take place at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and other will take place at the National Italian American Gallery (NIAG) at the ICCM. To learn more visit the Italy MD website. 

Ongoing Exhibitions (CT)

Deadline: August 30. The Art Committee of the Curtis Gallery of the New Canaan Library is looking to showcase wonderful art in their gallery and is calling for submissions. The Curtis Gallery’s auspicious beginnings date to 1955, when a few friends of the New Canaan Library arranged to borrow thirty contemporary pieces by twenty-five American and European Artists, and mounted the Library’s first exhibition. Its walls were filled by the works of Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, Helen Frankenthaler, Roy Lichtenstein, Alexander Calder, Joseph Albers, Kenneth Nolan, Ad Reinhardt, Raoul Dufy and George Rouault. The gallery was formally inaugurated in 1980 to commemorate the life of H. Pelham Curtis, a financier and philanthropist with a passion for the arts. The Library has continually held shows from that time forward. Call for works: 2020 Shows- 8 week shows beginning January 2020, final dates TBD . These shows can be solo or dual which is up to the discretion of the committee. There is no size limit on works for these shows. All mediums except sculpture may be submitted. For additional info, visit the New Canaan Library website. 

Open Call : Fresh Blood International Call for Artists (NY)

Deadline: September 2. Proto Gomez Gallery seeks entries for a group art exhibition, December 4-22, 2019. Jurors: Nick De Pirro, Enrico Gomez. Fresh Blood is an international open call exhibition opportunity hosted by Proto Gomez, a storefront contemporary art gallery, located in the Two-Bridges neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Fresh Blood as an art show, seeks to showcase exciting and innovative contemporary art, produced in a variety of media. While there are no restrictions and applications are open to all, selection preference will be given to artists who have not previously shown with Proto Gomez, Proto Gallery, M E N Gallery, The Dorado Project, and their affiliates. $30.00 USD for up to 5 images (jpgs). For additional info., visit the Protogallery site.

86th International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature juried by Art League Instructor Pattee Hipschen (DC)

Deadline: September 7. The Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, DC seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, November 17, 2019 – January 5, 2020 at The Mansion at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD. $8,000 in awards. Juror: Art League Instructor, Pattee Hipschen. Original miniature art works in any traditional media, prints from original plates, and sculptures will be considered for exhibition providing they have not been exhibited at previous MPSGS shows. Maximum image size must not exceed 25 square inches, maximum outside dimension of frame, 56 square inches; sculptures no larger than 6 inches in any dimension, including base. No crafts or artworks produced by photographic, giclée, laser or digital techniques accepted. Entry fees vary – see prospectus. For more info., visit the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of DC.

Transcendence: A Call for Works About Going Beyond the Normal (OH)

Deadline: September 8. The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists to submit works about going beyond the ordinary, for an upcoming exhibition November 8 – December 6, 2019. Consider work that addresses the idea of Transcendence as a subject, rather than an aspect of the ambition, dedication, and rigor of the artist themselves? How does visual art represent, either through subject, form, or content, a notion which, in some form or another, underlies much of human introspection and civilized activity since our earliest days as a species? Artists are encouraged to take a broadly creative view of the theme. This exhibit has no defined expectations for type or style of work. Submissions can range from the most traditional realism to the most conceptual, abstract, or experimental. $40 for up to 4 entries. $5 per each additional entry. For more information go to the Manifest Gallery website. 

RFQ for Public Art in (DC)

Deadline: September 9. Golden Triangle Business Improvement District & Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative. All qualifications must be submitted online here. Calling all emerging and mid-career artists. The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative invite you to submit your qualifications to be considered for a public art project to be installed along Connecticut Avenue in 2020. We’re seeking one project that aims to pay tribute to women and their history in our shared public spaces. The artworks will be located in the heart of DC’s central business district on the Connecticut Avenue Median (at K Street NW) . Both new and existing works are eligible.  Budgets of up to $35,000 will be considered for the projects. Fees for artists/artist teams cannot exceed 20% of the total project budget. Up to five semi-finalists may be selected to create concept proposals. Finalists will receive a design proposal stipend. More info on the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative. More info on Golden Triangle Arts.  

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Re-runs: These announcements have been posted here before, but it’s not too late to enter!

LISTEN – Call for Black Female Artists (PA) 

Deadline: August 19. Sweetwater Center for the Arts in Sewickley, PA is seeking works created by Black female artists that explore ideas, experiences, triumphs and struggles specific to being a Black woman in America. LISTEN seeks to illuminate intersectionality, give voice to Black women, and encourage all to hear their realities. LISTEN is part of the 23rd Annual MAVUNO Festival of African American Art & Culture. Exhibition dates: September 19 – October 26, 2019. For details and to apply visit the Sweetwater Art Center website. 

6th Annual Juried Show: In the Moment (NY) 

Deadline: August 21. The Spencertown Academy Arts Center in Spencertown, New York announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 5-27, 2019. 1st place, 2nd place, honorable mentions. Juror: Katherine Carter. Any media except photography or fine crafts. No reproductions or giclée will be considered. Members $35. Non-Members $45. This fee covers submission of up to 4 pieces. More info., visit the Spencertown Academy Gallery. 

“WHEN DARKNESS FALLS: Night Explorations” (Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center in Association with the Smithsonian Institution) (MD)

Deadline: August 29. With the setting of the sun, the transition from day to night stirs within us a sense of mystery. What secrets does the night hold? What dreams and possibilities can be uncovered? The jury seeks works that reflect on why we are drawn to the darkness and the unknown, including works that communicate the drama of the night and examine sources of light within the dark. Desirable works will explore the symbolism and superstition of the dark and reveal the mystery cloaked in the wonder of the night. For more information, and to apply visit the Annmarie garden website.

Art in Times of Anxiety, Juried Exhibition (NC)

Deadline: August 30. The University of North Carolina at Pembroke announces a call for entries for our 10th Annual International Juried Exhibition.   All interpretations of this year’s theme, “Art in Times of Anxiety” are welcome in a variety of media, subjects, and approaches. Artists are invited to submit two-dimensional, three-dimensional, installation or digital media (including video based media). Composition, technique, style, expression, and craft will be considered in the selection process. All artists who are selected by this year’s juror will be displayed in the UNCP’s Art Department Gallery from Thursday, October 04 – Friday, November 01, 2019. Awards: $600 first prize, $200 second prize, and $100 third prize. Entry and Handling Fee: The processing fee for entry is $25.00 and allows for up to 3 entries per artist. For more information and a full prospectus visit the UNCP website.

3rd Annual National Juried Exhibition – WI 

Deadline: August 30. Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art (Wausau, WI) seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, October 8 – December 28, 2019. Best of Show Cash Award and Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine Award of Excellence. Juror: John Dalton. All mediums, two and three dimensional. Must be at least 18 years old living in the US. $75 entry fee. For more info., visit the WMOCA website. 

A Show of Heads (NY)

Deadline: August 31. SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 17 – November 9, 2019 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Exhibition and promotion awards. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head. $35 entry fee. Visit the SlowArt website to learn more and apply. 

 

Call for Entries: Everyday Objects (NJ)

Deadline: September 1. Everyday Objects: Every day we are surrounded by objects that we have relationships with – physical relationships, psychological relationships, sensory relationships. These objects carry a history and a set of meanings that we sometimes share collectively and other times are extremely personal to our individual experiences. Found-object artists investigate these relationships; exploring the inherent beauty in objects and how these objects can have meaning shared by the collective memory of our culture/society. The formal history of found-object art can be traced back to the Dada and Surrealist movements of the 1910s-1940s, characterized by the reuse of commercial imagery and appropriation of cultural iconography of the Pop artists, and used more recently by such artists as Carl Andre, Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, and Willie Cole. For “Everyday Objects,” Studio Montclair is looking for artwork that celebrates the found object.  Preference will be given to works that incorporate actual everyday objects into collage, sculpture, or industrial design. In a more limited number, drawings, paintings and other mediums will be considered for inclusion in this exhibit. For more information and where to enter, go to the Studio Montclair website. 

LDG Eleventh Annual National Figurative Drawing and Painting Exhibition (PA) 

Deadline: September 2. The Lore Degenstein Gallery in Selinsgrove, PA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 26 – December 9, 2019. $7,700 in awards: First $3000, Second $1500, Third $1140, Fourth $900, Fifth $660, Honorable Mention 1 & 2 $250. Juror: Alberto Jorge Carol. Submissions are being accepted for this national, juried visual art competition and exhibition, open to two-dimensional figurative artists (referencing the human figure in some way), who are over the age of 18, working in painting, drawing, or printmaking. $25 entry fee. For more information, go to the susqu.edu website. 

Superfine! Art Fair DC Call for Artists (DC)

Deadline: September 4. For the second year in a row, Superfine! is returning to the bustling Union Market in Washington DC and we’re inviting the cutting-edge of emerging talent to apply for a booth. We’re all but sold out of solo artist booths, but we do have a handful of larger booths available which are ideal for an artist collective or gallery. Location: Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE, Washington, DC 20002. Fair dates: October 30 – November 3, 2019. To learn more, visit the Superfine! DC website.

Strokes of Genius 2019 (MD)

Deadline: September 5. The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) seeks entries for its 9th annual all-painting competition, held November 1-27 at the Circle Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. $1,000 in awards. Juror: Raoul Middleman, The Maryland Institute College of Art. Open to all artists residing in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico. All original 2-D work created through any painting media (inc. oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic, etc.) and following entry guidelines, will be considered. $40 for one or two entries and $5 each for up to four additional entries. View this opportunity and apply here.

Call for 2020 Smithsonian Craft and Design Show (DC)

Deadline: September 7. Each April, in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Women’s Committee (SWC) welcomes 120 outstanding American craft artists and designers to participate in a five-day exhibition and sale – the renowned Smithsonian Craft+Design Show. Three expert jurors select up to 120 exhibitors from the total group of applicants, based on originality, artistic conception and quality of execution. The Show does not charge sales commissions. All proceeds from the Preview Night party, daily show admissions, and other fundraising efforts benefit the education, outreach and research programs of the Smithsonian. More information at the Smithsonian Craft Show website.

Arlington Arts Center Call for Residency (VA)

Deadline: September 9. Arlington Arts Center’s resident artist program provides subsidized studio space in a supportive environment that encourages interaction, dialogue, and exploration. The program gives artists the opportunity to develop their practice in a community with other artists and alongside AAC’s critically acclaimed exhibitions and extensive educational programs.As members of AAC’s community, resident artists also contribute to the organization’s broader mission of connecting the public to contemporary art and artists. Resident artists are also required to supervise the gallery for four hours each month, attend 4-6 resident/ staff meetings per year, participate in AAC’s annual fundraising event, and to engage in other community outreach activities. Contemporary visual artists working in all media are welcome to apply. If you applied to the studio residency program within the past year and want to be considered for this opportunity, email [email protected] with “Include My Residency Application in 2019 Review” in the subject line. If you’re new to applying, visit the Arlington Art Center website. 

Annual Open Call for Proposals (DC)

Deadline: September 10, before 4 pm. IA&A at Hillyer (formerly Hillyer Art Space) is a program of International Arts & Artists, a non-profit arts service organization dedicated to increasing cross-cultural understanding and exposure to the arts. Hillyer is a contemporary art gallery in Washington, DC. We are committed to supporting artists at all stages of their careers. Selected artists are awarded the following: A month long exhibition in one Hillyer’s three gallery rooms; Artist honorarium; Inclusion in annual RISE exhibition;  previewing selected artists for 2020/21 season; Ongoing support from Hillyer staff, including a studio visit and exhibition consultation with Hillyer’s Director, assistance with exhibition installation and deinstallation, review of exhibition materials (artist statement, bio, labels, etc), and marketing and promotion of exhibition; Accepted artists also benefit from our Artist Advisory Program, where our highly qualified Artist Advisory Committee works individually with each artist to help them prepare their exhibitions and establish themselves in the DC-arts community; opportunity to give artist talks, lead public programs and workshops, artist interviews featured on blog, in artist spotlight video; one-year International Arts & Artists membership. For more information, visit the IA&A Hillyer website. 

2019 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition (NJ)

 

Deadline: September 15. The Center for Contemporary Art 2019 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition will be held November 8 – December 21. The exhibition will consist of three-dimensional ceramics work. Work across a variety of display solutions is also encouraged including video or film related to clay. Juror: Garth Johnson, the Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York. Online entries are now being accepted through September 15th. Awards: Special Exhibitions Committee Award: Solo Exhibition at The Center for Contemporary Art. First Prize: $500. Second Prize: $250. Third Prize: $100. For more information and to enter visit the Center for Contemporary Art 2019 website

2019 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition (NJ) 

Deadline: September 15. The Center for Contemporary Art 2019 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition will be held November 8 – December 21. The exhibition will consist of three-dimensional ceramics work. Work across a variety of display solutions is also encouraged including video or film related to clay. Juror: Garth Johnson, the Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York. Online entries are now being accepted through September 15th. Awards: Special Exhibitions Committee Award: Solo Exhibition at The Center for Contemporary Art. First Prize: $500. Second Prize: $250. Third Prize: $100. For more information and to enter visit the Center for Contemporary Art website. 

VA Raleigh: UNFINISHED BUSINESS (NC)

Deadline: September 16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS is a juried call for art open to any works in progress. We want to see what you’re working on, whether it’s just started, midway, or almost done. This exhibition will also serve as an opportunity to receive comments and critiques on your works before the finishing touches are applied. UNFINISHED BUSINESS is open to any living artist. A maximum of 2 works of any medium, per artist may be submitted. Two and three-dimensional entries will be accepted. Work must be original and completed in the last 2 years. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted. Visual Art Exchange reserves the right to exclude work due to size or special requirements. Entries must be hand delivered to the gallery or mailed in a returnable container. Entry Fees: This call for art is FREE. For more information and to apply, visit, VA Raleigh’s website.

Dexter Jones Award: National Sculpture Society (NY)

Deadline: November 4. The Dexter Jones Award is an unrestricted prize of $5,000.  It is presented annually to a sculptor for an outstanding work of sculpture in bas-relief. For more information, and to apply visit the National Sculpture 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:

Wall Art/Mural for Arlington Based Gym (VA)

Deadline/Timeline: Start in late August and completed by late September. Company has brand guide and some inspiration boards to start from. Walls would be painted directly and dimensions will be given upon request. Style and final product are open ended but the aim is to inspire gym goers who are primarily runners. Artists who live or work in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia can apply. Budget has not been determined. Send Curt Cimino, [email protected] any questions or comments.”

Del Ray Artisans: High Note Art Exhibit (VA)

Deadline: rolling.  Join the Del Ray Artisans for High Note, an art exhibit exploring the connection between music and the mind. Meet the curators and some of the artists at the opening reception on Friday, September 6 from 7-9pm. The exhibit runs September 6-29, 2019 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 12-6pm, First Thursdays (April-September) 12-9pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. For more information, visit the Del Ray Artisans website.

Printmakers Inc. Call for New Member Portfolios (VA)

Deadline: Rolling. Rolling portfolio call for interested new members of Printmaker’s Inc: a non-profit dedicated to furthering the practice of Printmaking and residents of the Torpedo Factory for over forty years. Printmakers is looking for a new teammate for their shared studio. Members take turns working, share a commission on sales of 30%, and pay a small share of rent. The studio is equipped with three presses, storage space, inking tables, and multiple exhibit spaces for groups and solo exhibitions. If you are interested in having your work seen by the over 100,000 visitors annually, please drop off your artist statement, resume, and a portfolio with eight to 10 prints representative of a body of work at Studio 325 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 North Union, Alexandria, VA). For more information, view the Facebook post with this call. 

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 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)

www.sulfurstudios.org/function for more information and application instructions. Email [email protected] with any questions.

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Hot Off The Presses: New Book Classes and The Art League at Emerging Writers Festival!

You may not be in school anymore but the back-to-school season has us feeling ready to get back to classes at The Art League! The end of August always makes us want to go shopping for new art supplies, sketch pads, and books–that’s why the Book Fair at Emerging Writers Festival hosted by Visit Alexandria and Old Town Books is the perfect time to peruse books and also find out more about our hot-off-the-presses book illustration and book binding classes directly from new book arts faculty members: Jovana Ivezic and Kate Samworth.

Book Arts Classes:

Illustration/Visual Story taught by Kate Samworth. In Illustration/Visual Story students develop their skills in visual story-telling using traditional materials and personal style through a series of demonstrations and guided exercises. Coursework includes exploration of limited palettes, perspective drawing as a basis for invention, and expression through body language. Participants examine classic and contemporary examples of illustration at its best, from Renaissance painting to today’s picture books.

“Aviary Wonders Inc.” Illustrated by Kate Samworth

Kate Samworth is an artist inspired by a love of nature and adventure. She has illustrated books for children and adults and for exhibits at the International Spy Museum in DC. She gathers ideas from around the world and has found unusual ways to travel: touring Europe with her band in the 80s, translating for a hiking guide in Brazil, and volunteering on organic farms in Spain and Turkey. She teaches annual workshops in Spain. Kate is currently working on a new series about a revolution led by bears. She is represented by Le Mieux Gallery in New Orleans, LA and exhibits in various galleries around the US. 

Foundation Bookbinding taught by Jovana Ivezic. In Foundation Bookbinding students learn the foundations needed to make their own books. Basic bookbinding terminology, several binding structures of varying complexity, and how to make customized protective enclosures for finished books are covered. Each structure and project is taught with thorough, step-by-step demonstrations preparing the student to tackle a final project of their own design. Bookbinding offers a wide range of creative outlets. The instructor guides students through construction of sketchbooks, journals, and more.

Journals made by Jovana Ivezic

Jovana Ivezic is a book binder, aspiring conservator, and artist from Bethesda, Maryland. She graduated from MICA with a BFA in Printmaking and concentrations in Book Arts and Illustration in 2016, and currently works as a Library Technician in the Collections Conservation Care Section at the Library of Congress. She repairs both general and special collections within the Library and takes pride in knowing her work facilitates patrons’ access to the vast resources that the Library has to offer.

Book Fair at Emerging Writers Festival:

Join us for August 17, from 1:00-6:00 PM at the Emerging Writers Festival Book Fair (Carlyle House, Magnolia Terrace) to celebrate all things literary! Meet representatives from literary arts organizations, small and independent presses, and vendors selling hand-bound books, gifts, and more. The Art League illustration and book arts faculty (Jovana Ivezic and Kate Samworth) will be on hand to discuss our upcoming Fall book arts class offerings.

About the Festival: The Emerging Writers Festival aims to celebrate, educate, and inspire emerging writers over three days of free and low-cost literary arts programming. The goal of the festival is to connect readers to new writers, and emerging writers to new opportunities, skills, and to each other.  

Events, News

Artist Opportunities #482

Pottery by Michael Brehl

Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here.

Featured:

The Art League Illustration Special Exhibit (VA)

Deadline: August 15. The Illustration Special Exhibit, juried by illustrator Will Varner, will be featured in September alongside the Zeitgeist exhibit. Illustration is a broad term for visual storytelling. It can be executed in any media, and serves a variety of purposes. As our culture has become more visually oriented, the job of the illustrator has never been more important. From images in storybooks, to online media, to newspapers, illustrators help us process information about the world and activate our imaginations. Participating artists are encouraged to submit works of illustration with no categorical restrictions. For more information, visit The Art League website.

The Art League Zeitgeist Exhibit (VA)

Deadline: August 15. zeit·geist /ˈtsītˌɡīst,ˈzītˌɡīst /, noun: The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time. This exhibit, juried by Zoey Frank, explores the concept of artists throughout history capturing the spirit of their time in a variety of visual ways, acting as bellwethers for the current cultural climate. Similarly, these artists serve as historians by preserving the pathos of eras gone by. Artists submitting to this exhibit are encouraged to submit work that captures what they view as the “spirit of the times” be it current or past. To learn more and apply, visit The Art League website.

The Torpedo Factory: My Queer Valentine (VA)

Deadline: September 15. Target Gallery invites artists working in all visual media to apply to My Queer Valentine (Juror: Andy Johnson, director of Gallery 102),  an exhibition that will explore love and relationships through LGBTQ+ artists perspectives. The themes and subject of artwork in this exhibition should explore non-heteronormative and non-binary relationships. The tone of the exhibition is playful, fun, and cheeky, so we encourage artists to apply with their perspectives on love (romantic or asexual) with this in mind. To celebrate this exhibition, Target Gallery will be hosting a special Valentine’s Day reception and event in partnership with local LGBTQ+ organizations. Exhibition Dates: January 25, 2020 – March 8, 2020. For more information, visit the Torpedo Factory website. 

New:

The Torpedo Factory: 2020 Emerging Artists (VA)

Deadline: October 27. Target Gallery presents a new yearly exhibition featuring the work of 3-4 regional emerging artists. This exhibition spotlights new talent and the up-and-coming artistic innovators of the D.C. metropolitan area. Artists should have no more than 5 years of experience as a professional exhibiting artist, live within D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, and have never had an solo exhibition in a professional gallery space (excluding BFA/MFA exhibitions). Each artist will receive a $500 stipend. For more information, visit The Torpedo Factory website. 

The Torpedo Factory: Post-Graduation Residency (VA)

Deadline: September 22. The Torpedo Factory Post-Grad Residency is a competitive juried program that provides meaningful support and 3-month term solo studio space. This residency is open to recently-graduated students who earned a bachelor’s or master’s art degree from an accredited university. The program is unique for addressing the critical post-graduation juncture in an emerging artist’s career, offering an opportunity for professional development, and a chance to define their independent work process outside of the academic context. Submissions are open for both art school students in the region and nationwide, provided artists submit proof of residence in the D.C. metropolitan area. Residents receive studio space and public presentation opportunities, including an artist talk and participation in a culminating curated exhibition in the Target Gallery, the contemporary exhibition space for the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Residents are active and equal participants in the Torpedo Factory’s unique creative community. Residents benefit from engagement with local, national, and international artists. For a full description of the requirements and opportunity details please visit The Torpedo Factory website.

“WHEN DARKNESS FALLS: Night Explorations” (Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center in Association with the Smithsonian Institution) (MD)

Deadline: August 29. With the setting of the sun, the transition from day to night stirs within us a sense of mystery. What secrets does the night hold? What dreams and possibilities can be uncovered? The jury seeks works that reflect on why we are drawn to the darkness and the unknown, including works that communicate the drama of the night and examine sources of light within the dark. Desirable works will explore the symbolism and superstition of the dark and reveal the mystery cloaked in the wonder of the night. For more information, and to apply visit the Annmarie garden website.

Superfine! Art Fair DC Call for Artists (DC)

Deadline: September 4. For the second year in a row, Superfine! is returning to the bustling Union Market in Washington DC and we’re inviting the cutting-edge of emerging talent to apply for a booth. We’re all but sold out of solo artist booths, but we do have a handful of larger booths available which are ideal for an artist collective or gallery. Location: Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE, Washington, DC 20002. Fair dates: October 30 – November 3, 2019. To learn more, visit the Superfine! DC website.

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Re-runs: These announcements have been posted here before, but it’s not too late to enter!

Contrive: A National Exhibition of Photo Manipulation and Surreal Photography (VA) 

Deadline: August 11.  d’Art Center in Norfolk, Virginia seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, September 14 – October 8. Awards for 1st: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $150. Contrive is a national juried exhibition that features surreal photography and photo manipulation. Open to all photography that involves transforming or altering a photograph using either digital or physical methods, such as long or double exposures, compositing, or digital software as well as photography that is surreal in content. Throughout history, photographers have created their own worlds using darkroom tricks and optical illusions. Today we can create our own peculiar worlds using real-life objects/settings, editing programs, or both. This exhibition is open to all artists living in the United States and will be juried by Amanda Bradley, and curated by d’Art Center Staff. $35 for up to 3 works. More info., visit the d’Art Center in Norfolk website. 

Call for Entry: Illustration Exhibit at The Art League Gallery (VA)

Deadline: August 15 (midnight). Illustration is a broad term for visual storytelling.  It can be executed in any media, and serves a variety of purposes. As our culture has become more visually oriented the job of the illustrator has never been more important. From images in storybooks, to online media, to newspapers, illustrators help us process information about the world and activate our imaginations. Participating artists are encouraged to submit works of illustration with no categorical restrictions. Artists may enter any current work made within 5 years. Award: $500 for Best in Show. For more information and to apply, visit The Art League website. 

LISTEN – Call for Black Female Artists (PA) 

Deadline: August 19. Sweetwater Center for the Arts in Sewickley, PA is seeking works created by Black female artists that explore ideas, experiences, triumphs and struggles specific to being a Black woman in America. LISTEN seeks to illuminate intersectionality, give voice to Black women, and encourage all to hear their realities. LISTEN is part of the 23rd Annual MAVUNO Festival of African American Art & Culture. Exhibition dates: September 19 – October 26, 2019. For details and to apply visit the Sweetwater Art Center website. 

6th Annual Juried Show: In the Moment (NY) 

Deadline: August 21. The Spencertown Academy Arts Center in Spencertown, New York announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 5-27, 2019. 1st place, 2nd place, honorable mentions. Juror: Katherine Carter. Any media except photography or fine crafts. No reproductions or giclée will be considered. Members $35. Non-Members $45. This fee covers submission of up to 4 pieces. More info., visit the Spencertown Academy Gallery. 

Art in Times of Anxiety, Juried Exhibition (NC)

Deadline: August 30. The University of North Carolina at Pembroke announces a call for entries for our 10th Annual International Juried Exhibition.   All interpretations of this year’s theme, “Art in Times of Anxiety” are welcome in a variety of media, subjects, and approaches. Artists are invited to submit two-dimensional, three-dimensional, installation or digital media (including video based media). Composition, technique, style, expression, and craft will be considered in the selection process. All artists who are selected by this year’s juror will be displayed in the UNCP’s Art Department Gallery from Thursday, October 04 – Friday, November 01, 2019. Awards: $600 first prize, $200 second prize, and $100 third prize. Entry and Handling Fee: The processing fee for entry is $25.00 and allows for up to 3 entries per artist. For more information and a full prospectus visit the UNCP website.

3rd Annual National Juried Exhibition – WI 

Deadline: August 30. Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art (Wausau, WI) seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, October 8 – December 28, 2019. Best of Show Cash Award and Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine Award of Excellence. Juror: John Dalton. All mediums, two and three dimensional. Must be at least 18 years old living in the US. $75 entry fee. For more info., visit the WMOCA website. 

A Show of Heads (NY)

Deadline: August 31. SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 17 – November 9, 2019 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Exhibition and promotion awards. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head. $35 entry fee. Visit the SlowArt website to learn more and apply. 

Call for Entries: Everyday Objects (NJ)

Deadline: September 1. Everyday Objects: Every day we are surrounded by objects that we have relationships with – physical relationships, psychological relationships, sensory relationships. These objects carry a history and a set of meanings that we sometimes share collectively and other times are extremely personal to our individual experiences. Found-object artists investigate these relationships; exploring the inherent beauty in objects and how these objects can have meaning shared by the collective memory of our culture/society. The formal history of found-object art can be traced back to the Dada and Surrealist movements of the 1910s-1940s, characterized by the reuse of commercial imagery and appropriation of cultural iconography of the Pop artists, and used more recently by such artists as Carl Andre, Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, and Willie Cole. For “Everyday Objects,” Studio Montclair is looking for artwork that celebrates the found object.  Preference will be given to works that incorporate actual everyday objects into collage, sculpture, or industrial design. In a more limited number, drawings, paintings and other mediums will be considered for inclusion in this exhibit. For more information and where to enter, go to the Studio Montclair website. 

LDG Eleventh Annual National Figurative Drawing and Painting Exhibition (PA) 

Deadline: September 2. The Lore Degenstein Gallery in Selinsgrove, PA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 26 – December 9, 2019. $7,700 in awards: First $3000, Second $1500, Third $1140, Fourth $900, Fifth $660, Honorable Mention 1 & 2 $250. Juror: Alberto Jorge Carol. Submissions are being accepted for this national, juried visual art competition and exhibition, open to two-dimensional figurative artists (referencing the human figure in some way), who are over the age of 18, working in painting, drawing, or printmaking. $25 entry fee. For more information, go to the susqu.edu website. 

Strokes of Genius 2019 (MD)

Deadline: September 5. The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) seeks entries for its 9th annual all-painting competition, held November 1-27 at the Circle Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. $1,000 in awards. Juror: Raoul Middleman, The Maryland Institute College of Art. Open to all artists residing in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico. All original 2-D work created through any painting media (inc. oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic, etc.) and following entry guidelines, will be considered. $40 for one or two entries and $5 each for up to four additional entries. View this opportunity and apply here.

Call for 2020 Smithsonian Craft and Design Show (DC)

Deadline: September 7. Each April, in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Women’s Committee (SWC) welcomes 120 outstanding American craft artists and designers to participate in a five-day exhibition and sale – the renowned Smithsonian Craft+Design Show. Three expert jurors select up to 120 exhibitors from the total group of applicants, based on originality, artistic conception and quality of execution. The Show does not charge sales commissions. All proceeds from the Preview Night party, daily show admissions, and other fundraising efforts benefit the education, outreach and research programs of the Smithsonian. More information at the Smithsonian Craft Show website.

Arlington Arts Center Call for Residency (VA)

Deadline: September 9. Arlington Arts Center’s resident artist program provides subsidized studio space in a supportive environment that encourages interaction, dialogue, and exploration. The program gives artists the opportunity to develop their practice in a community with other artists and alongside AAC’s critically acclaimed exhibitions and extensive educational programs.As members of AAC’s community, resident artists also contribute to the organization’s broader mission of connecting the public to contemporary art and artists. Resident artists are also required to supervise the gallery for four hours each month, attend 4-6 resident/ staff meetings per year, participate in AAC’s annual fundraising event, and to engage in other community outreach activities. Contemporary visual artists working in all media are welcome to apply. If you applied to the studio residency program within the past year and want to be considered for this opportunity, email [email protected] with “Include My Residency Application in 2019 Review” in the subject line. If you’re new to applying, visit the Arlington Art Center website. 

Annual Open Call for Proposals (DC)

Deadline: September 10, before 4 pm. IA&A at Hillyer (formerly Hillyer Art Space) is a program of International Arts & Artists, a non-profit arts service organization dedicated to increasing cross-cultural understanding and exposure to the arts. Hillyer is a contemporary art gallery in Washington, DC. We are committed to supporting artists at all stages of their careers. Selected artists are awarded the following: A month long exhibition in one Hillyer’s three gallery rooms; Artist honorarium; Inclusion in annual RISE exhibition;  previewing selected artists for 2020/21 season; Ongoing support from Hillyer staff, including a studio visit and exhibition consultation with Hillyer’s Director, assistance with exhibition installation and deinstallation, review of exhibition materials (artist statement, bio, labels, etc), and marketing and promotion of exhibition; Accepted artists also benefit from our Artist Advisory Program, where our highly qualified Artist Advisory Committee works individually with each artist to help them prepare their exhibitions and establish themselves in the DC-arts community; opportunity to give artist talks, lead public programs and workshops, artist interviews featured on blog, in artist spotlight video; one-year International Arts & Artists membership. For more information, visit the IA&A Hillyer website. 

2019 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition (NJ)

Deadline: September 15. The Center for Contemporary Art 2019 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition will be held November 8 – December 21. The exhibition will consist of three-dimensional ceramics work. Work across a variety of display solutions is also encouraged including video or film related to clay. Juror: Garth Johnson, the Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York. Online entries are now being accepted through September 15th. Awards: Special Exhibitions Committee Award: Solo Exhibition at The Center for Contemporary Art. First Prize: $500. Second Prize: $250. Third Prize: $100. For more information and to enter visit the Center for Contemporary Art 2019 website

2019 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition (NJ) 

Deadline: September 15. The Center for Contemporary Art 2019 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition will be held November 8 – December 21. The exhibition will consist of three-dimensional ceramics work. Work across a variety of display solutions is also encouraged including video or film related to clay. Juror: Garth Johnson, the Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York. Online entries are now being accepted through September 15th. Awards: Special Exhibitions Committee Award: Solo Exhibition at The Center for Contemporary Art. First Prize: $500. Second Prize: $250. Third Prize: $100. For more information and to enter visit the Center for Contemporary Art website. 

VA Raleigh: UNFINISHED BUSINESS (NC)

Deadline: September 16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS is a juried call for art open to any works in progress. We want to see what you’re working on, whether it’s just started, midway, or almost done. This exhibition will also serve as an opportunity to receive comments and critiques on your works before the finishing touches are applied. UNFINISHED BUSINESS is open to any living artist. A maximum of 2 works of any medium, per artist may be submitted. Two and three-dimensional entries will be accepted. Work must be original and completed in the last 2 years. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted. Visual Art Exchange reserves the right to exclude work due to size or special requirements. Entries must be hand delivered to the gallery or mailed in a returnable container. Entry Fees: This call for art is FREE. For more information and to apply, visit, VA Raleigh’s website.

Dexter Jones Award: National Sculpture Society (NY)

Deadline: November 4. The Dexter Jones Award is an unrestricted prize of $5,000.  It is presented annually to a sculptor for an outstanding work of sculpture in bas-relief. For more information, and to apply visit the National Sculpture 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:

Wall Art/Mural for Arlington Based Gym (VA)

Deadline/Timeline: Start in late August and completed by late September. Company has brand guide and some inspiration boards to start from. Walls would be painted directly and dimensions will be given upon request. Style and final product are open ended but the aim is to inspire gym goers who are primarily runners. Artists who live or work in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia can apply. Budget has not been determined. Send Curt Cimino, [email protected] any questions or comments.”

Del Ray Artisans: High Note Art Exhibit (VA)

Deadline: rolling.  Join the Del Ray Artisans for High Note, an art exhibit exploring the connection between music and the mind. Meet the curators and some of the artists at the opening reception on Friday, September 6 from 7-9pm. The exhibit runs September 6-29, 2019 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 12-6pm, First Thursdays (April-September) 12-9pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. For more information, visit the Del Ray Artisans website.

Printmakers Inc. Call for New Member Portfolios (VA)

Deadline: Rolling. Rolling portfolio call for interested new members of Printmaker’s Inc: a non-profit dedicated to furthering the practice of Printmaking and residents of the Torpedo Factory for over forty years. Printmakers is looking for a new teammate for their shared studio. Members take turns working, share a commission on sales of 30%, and pay a small share of rent. The studio is equipped with three presses, storage space, inking tables, and multiple exhibit spaces for groups and solo exhibitions. If you are interested in having your work seen by the over 100,000 visitors annually, please drop off your artist statement, resume, and a portfolio with eight to 10 prints representative of a body of work at Studio 325 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 North Union, Alexandria, VA). For more information, view the Facebook post with this call. 

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 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)

www.sulfurstudios.org/function for more information and application instructions. Email [email protected] with any questions.

 

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Introducing A New Look for TheArtLeague.org

Have you noticed? The new Art League website is HERE! At the new theartleague.org you’ll find everything that you found on our previous site—and a lot more. We hope this new site will make it easier for you to: search and sign up for classes, see all of our upcoming events, read our blog, and learn more about our community arts efforts whether you’re accessing our site on desktop or a mobile device (it looks GREAT from your smartphone)!

Wanna take a look at what’s new? We can’t wait to show you around!

Classes

Classes are easy to find and color coordinated…almost like perfectly portioned watercolor palette! Want to use the search function? We’ve improved that to make it easier to use, and easier to see all the options available. Make 2019-2020 the year you try something new!

Gallery

See everything Gallery for both viewers and exhibiting artists in the new portal! You can find everything from information about our upcoming exhibits, to our Submittable link, and information for pick-up and drop-off for exhibits.

Support

Need some help? The Support tab has all the answers you need: from how to give to The Art League (thank you!), to volunteer opportunities, information about our outreach programs like SOHO and IMPact and how to become a member!

Events

Interested in Art On events, the Biennial Ikebana Show, the Holiday Ceramics Sale, or (the very popular) Patrons’ Show? The Events tab has all the information you need as well as links out to events, and ticket sales.

About

Learn more about The Art League and our long history of serving the Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland area! In the “About” section you can also: contact us, find out our address and hours, read more about the history of The Art League, read about us in the press, find out more about our staff and board members, and see any job available openings.

Blog

We’re partial–but we love our Creativity in Action blog! We are glad you’re here (all over 20,000 of you!) and we are pleased to present a shiny new blog format. If you’ve clicked this link from an outside source, welcome! If you have landed on this blog from our blog page, you might have seen this:

 

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