1. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
2. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
3. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
4. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
5. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
6. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
7. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
8. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
9. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
10. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
11. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: BBA Photography Prize 2022 - Berlin, Germany |
4200 Euros in awards. Deadline: Aug 2, 2022 |
12. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 12th Annual Artistic Excellence Competition - Online |
$3,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
13. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden Call for Art - Cedar Park, TX |
$400 stipends. Deadline: Jul 29, 2022 |
14. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 47th Annual City Arts Festival - Ponca City, OK |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
15. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 American Art Awards - Online |
$5,000 in prizes. Deadline: Jul 31, 2022 |
16. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 New England Regional Juried Exhibition - Boston, MA |
$1,400+ in awards. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
17. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Artopia exhibit - Online |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 6, 2022 |
18. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: North East Watercolor Society Juried International Exhibition - Kent, CT |
$10,000 in cash and merchandise. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
19. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: SWA Art of the Heartland Juried Competition - Mena, AR |
$7,000 in awards. Deadline: Jul 22, 2022 |
20. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 10th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition - Rehoboth Beach, DE |
$2,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 18, 2022 |
21. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
22. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
23. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
24. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
25. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
26. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
27. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
28. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
29. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
30. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
31. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
32. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
33. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
34. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
35. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
36. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
41. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: BBA Photography Prize 2022 - Berlin, Germany |
4200 Euros in awards. Deadline: Aug 2, 2022 |
42. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 12th Annual Artistic Excellence Competition - Online |
$3,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
43. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden Call for Art - Cedar Park, TX |
$400 stipends. Deadline: Jul 29, 2022 |
44. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 47th Annual City Arts Festival - Ponca City, OK |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
45. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 American Art Awards - Online |
$5,000 in prizes. Deadline: Jul 31, 2022 |
46. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 New England Regional Juried Exhibition - Boston, MA |
$1,400+ in awards. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
47. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Artopia exhibit - Online |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 6, 2022 |
48. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: North East Watercolor Society Juried International Exhibition - Kent, CT |
$10,000 in cash and merchandise. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
49. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: SWA Art of the Heartland Juried Competition - Mena, AR |
$7,000 in awards. Deadline: Jul 22, 2022 |
50. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 10th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition - Rehoboth Beach, DE |
$2,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 18, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
52. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
53. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
54. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
55. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
56. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
57. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
64. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
71. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: BBA Photography Prize 2022 - Berlin, Germany |
4200 Euros in awards. Deadline: Aug 2, 2022 |
72. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 12th Annual Artistic Excellence Competition - Online |
$3,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
73. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden Call for Art - Cedar Park, TX |
$400 stipends. Deadline: Jul 29, 2022 |
74. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 47th Annual City Arts Festival - Ponca City, OK |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
75. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 American Art Awards - Online |
$5,000 in prizes. Deadline: Jul 31, 2022 |
76. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 New England Regional Juried Exhibition - Boston, MA |
$1,400+ in awards. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
77. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Artopia exhibit - Online |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 6, 2022 |
78. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: North East Watercolor Society Juried International Exhibition - Kent, CT |
$10,000 in cash and merchandise. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
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Item: SWA Art of the Heartland Juried Competition - Mena, AR |
$7,000 in awards. Deadline: Jul 22, 2022 |
80. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 10th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition - Rehoboth Beach, DE |
$2,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 18, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
84. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
91. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
94. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
101. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: BBA Photography Prize 2022 - Berlin, Germany |
4200 Euros in awards. Deadline: Aug 2, 2022 |
102. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 12th Annual Artistic Excellence Competition - Online |
$3,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
103. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden Call for Art - Cedar Park, TX |
$400 stipends. Deadline: Jul 29, 2022 |
104. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 47th Annual City Arts Festival - Ponca City, OK |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
105. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 American Art Awards - Online |
$5,000 in prizes. Deadline: Jul 31, 2022 |
106. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 New England Regional Juried Exhibition - Boston, MA |
$1,400+ in awards. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
107. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Artopia exhibit - Online |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 6, 2022 |
108. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: North East Watercolor Society Juried International Exhibition - Kent, CT |
$10,000 in cash and merchandise. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
109. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: SWA Art of the Heartland Juried Competition - Mena, AR |
$7,000 in awards. Deadline: Jul 22, 2022 |
110. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 10th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition - Rehoboth Beach, DE |
$2,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 18, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
114. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
121. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
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Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
131. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: BBA Photography Prize 2022 - Berlin, Germany |
4200 Euros in awards. Deadline: Aug 2, 2022 |
132. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 12th Annual Artistic Excellence Competition - Online |
$3,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
133. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden Call for Art - Cedar Park, TX |
$400 stipends. Deadline: Jul 29, 2022 |
134. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 47th Annual City Arts Festival - Ponca City, OK |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
135. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 American Art Awards - Online |
$5,000 in prizes. Deadline: Jul 31, 2022 |
136. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 New England Regional Juried Exhibition - Boston, MA |
$1,400+ in awards. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
137. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Artopia exhibit - Online |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 6, 2022 |
138. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: North East Watercolor Society Juried International Exhibition - Kent, CT |
$10,000 in cash and merchandise. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
139. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: SWA Art of the Heartland Juried Competition - Mena, AR |
$7,000 in awards. Deadline: Jul 22, 2022 |
140. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 10th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition - Rehoboth Beach, DE |
$2,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 18, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
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Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
152. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
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Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
161. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: BBA Photography Prize 2022 - Berlin, Germany |
4200 Euros in awards. Deadline: Aug 2, 2022 |
162. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 12th Annual Artistic Excellence Competition - Online |
$3,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
163. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden Call for Art - Cedar Park, TX |
$400 stipends. Deadline: Jul 29, 2022 |
164. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 47th Annual City Arts Festival - Ponca City, OK |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
165. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 American Art Awards - Online |
$5,000 in prizes. Deadline: Jul 31, 2022 |
166. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 New England Regional Juried Exhibition - Boston, MA |
$1,400+ in awards. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
167. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Artopia exhibit - Online |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 6, 2022 |
168. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: North East Watercolor Society Juried International Exhibition - Kent, CT |
$10,000 in cash and merchandise. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
169. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: SWA Art of the Heartland Juried Competition - Mena, AR |
$7,000 in awards. Deadline: Jul 22, 2022 |
170. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 10th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition - Rehoboth Beach, DE |
$2,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 18, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
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Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
184. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
190. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
191. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: BBA Photography Prize 2022 - Berlin, Germany |
4200 Euros in awards. Deadline: Aug 2, 2022 |
192. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 12th Annual Artistic Excellence Competition - Online |
$3,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
193. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden Call for Art - Cedar Park, TX |
$400 stipends. Deadline: Jul 29, 2022 |
194. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 47th Annual City Arts Festival - Ponca City, OK |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
195. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 American Art Awards - Online |
$5,000 in prizes. Deadline: Jul 31, 2022 |
196. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 New England Regional Juried Exhibition - Boston, MA |
$1,400+ in awards. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
197. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Artopia exhibit - Online |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 6, 2022 |
198. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: North East Watercolor Society Juried International Exhibition - Kent, CT |
$10,000 in cash and merchandise. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
199. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: SWA Art of the Heartland Juried Competition - Mena, AR |
$7,000 in awards. Deadline: Jul 22, 2022 |
200. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 10th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition - Rehoboth Beach, DE |
$2,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 18, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
203. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
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Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
214. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
221. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: BBA Photography Prize 2022 - Berlin, Germany |
4200 Euros in awards. Deadline: Aug 2, 2022 |
222. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 12th Annual Artistic Excellence Competition - Online |
$3,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
223. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden Call for Art - Cedar Park, TX |
$400 stipends. Deadline: Jul 29, 2022 |
224. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 47th Annual City Arts Festival - Ponca City, OK |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
225. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 American Art Awards - Online |
$5,000 in prizes. Deadline: Jul 31, 2022 |
226. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 New England Regional Juried Exhibition - Boston, MA |
$1,400+ in awards. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
227. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Artopia exhibit - Online |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 6, 2022 |
228. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: North East Watercolor Society Juried International Exhibition - Kent, CT |
$10,000 in cash and merchandise. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
229. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: SWA Art of the Heartland Juried Competition - Mena, AR |
$7,000 in awards. Deadline: Jul 22, 2022 |
230. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 10th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition - Rehoboth Beach, DE |
$2,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 18, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
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Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
244. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
251. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: BBA Photography Prize 2022 - Berlin, Germany |
4200 Euros in awards. Deadline: Aug 2, 2022 |
252. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 12th Annual Artistic Excellence Competition - Online |
$3,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
253. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden Call for Art - Cedar Park, TX |
$400 stipends. Deadline: Jul 29, 2022 |
254. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 47th Annual City Arts Festival - Ponca City, OK |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
255. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 American Art Awards - Online |
$5,000 in prizes. Deadline: Jul 31, 2022 |
256. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 New England Regional Juried Exhibition - Boston, MA |
$1,400+ in awards. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
257. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Artopia exhibit - Online |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 6, 2022 |
258. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: North East Watercolor Society Juried International Exhibition - Kent, CT |
$10,000 in cash and merchandise. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
259. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: SWA Art of the Heartland Juried Competition - Mena, AR |
$7,000 in awards. Deadline: Jul 22, 2022 |
260. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 10th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition - Rehoboth Beach, DE |
$2,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 18, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
264. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
273. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
274. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
276. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
278. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
280. Source: Daily Campello Art News |
Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
281. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: BBA Photography Prize 2022 - Berlin, Germany |
4200 Euros in awards. Deadline: Aug 2, 2022 |
282. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 12th Annual Artistic Excellence Competition - Online |
$3,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
283. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden Call for Art - Cedar Park, TX |
$400 stipends. Deadline: Jul 29, 2022 |
284. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 47th Annual City Arts Festival - Ponca City, OK |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2022 |
285. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 American Art Awards - Online |
$5,000 in prizes. Deadline: Jul 31, 2022 |
286. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 2022 New England Regional Juried Exhibition - Boston, MA |
$1,400+ in awards. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
287. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: Artopia exhibit - Online |
$1,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 6, 2022 |
288. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: North East Watercolor Society Juried International Exhibition - Kent, CT |
$10,000 in cash and merchandise. Deadline: Jul 25, 2022 |
289. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: SWA Art of the Heartland Juried Competition - Mena, AR |
$7,000 in awards. Deadline: Jul 22, 2022 |
290. Source: Art Competitions provided by Artshow.com |
Item: 10th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition - Rehoboth Beach, DE |
$2,500 in awards. Deadline: Jul 18, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
With a bit of preparation, and a small amount of research, you as the artist may find that "accepted" box marked more often in the future. Good luck! |
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Item: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Date: 14 June 2022, 4:30 am |
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around the world. DEADLINE: Ongoing WHO: Young artists pursuing their studies or in the early or developmental stage of their career. AMOUNT: First grants are in the amount of CAD $15,000 each, and subsequent grants are in the amount of CAD $18,000 each (maximum three grants). FEE: FRE FINE PRINT: The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Grants are intended to assist applicants in the study or practice of their art, and the costs associated therewith, such as tuition, studio rental, model fees, travel, and living expenses. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies and diploma programs from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships/internships, and studio training. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply. Learn more here. |
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Item: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Date: 13 June 2022, 8:59 pm |
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who:
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Each month FCA receives an average of 95 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700. DEADLINE: Ongoing Deadline WHO: Residing in U.S. or U.S. territories. Visual and performing artists. AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 FEE: FREE |
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Item: Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners announced Date: 9 June 2022, 5:00 am |
awards-finalists.html" target="_blank">Did I call this or what? The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announced the top Bethesda Painting Awards prize winners on Wednesday evening during the exhibition’s opening at Gallery B. Andrew Hladky of Kensington, MD was awarded “Best in Show” with $10,000; James Williams II of Baltimore, MD was named second place and was given $2,000 and Magnolia Laurie of Baltimore, MD received third place and was awarded $1,000. Additionally, Jeremy Jirsa of Baltimore, MD was recognized with the Young Artist Award and received $1,000. |
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Item: $6.7 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Approved by Montgomery County Council Date: 7 June 2022, 4:38 am |
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) in Maryland just announced a $6,747,706 annual budget appropriation which includes $6,339,106 for AHCMC grants and administration and an additional $408,000 for the Public Arts Trust. The $6.7M appropriation was unanimously approved by the Montgomery County Council and represents a significant increase over the FY22 budget and flat funding for public art. “We are especially grateful to receive a record increase in funding for FY23 from the County Executive and Montgomery County Council,” says Dana Pauley, Board Chair for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “Recovery remains slow for our creative economy and many other local industries; receiving this support demonstrates the county's commitment to invest in the full recovery and stability of our arts and humanities sector.” “The decision to include the creative sector in the county’s strong economic rebound strategies substantiates the essential role of our cultural community in Montgomery County,” states Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “The arts and humanities buoyed our local communities in our darkest hours and continue to do so today. AHCMC is exceedingly thankful and proud to continue supporting financial recovery for the artists, scholars and arts managers that make up our incredible creative industry.” The Arts and Humanities Council will award $5,646,737 of the FY23 appropriation in grants that support the arts and humanities sector. Grant funding is available for general operating support, creative project support, and capacity building projects. All funding will be distributed through AHCMC’s existing grant channels, which support cultural institutions and individual artists and scholars across the entire county. The FY23 budget will go into effect on July 1. |
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Item: Submission Deadline Extended for FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF) Date: 5 June 2022, 12:18 pm |
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program. The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. |
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Item: Homage to a powerful woman Date: 4 June 2022, 1:30 am |
Six years ago my courageous mother died... this is my eulogy from that day: When my father died last year, I began his eulogy by noting that another oak had fallen. |
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Item: Call for 2D&3D Public Art at Frostburg State University Date: 31 May 2022, 2:00 am |
Frostburg State University (FSU), in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create durable, unique, permanent public artwork for the new Education & Health Sciences Center (E&HSC). Please read the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for a full description of the project, artwork themes & goals, location description, site history, and architectural plans. RFQ: 2D & 3D Public Artwork for FSU Education & Health Sciences Center This project offers two artwork commission opportunities. Artists and teams with the appropriate qualifications and experience may apply to both locations but are required to submit two separate applications. To apply for either (or both) opportunity please follow the link below:
Up to three semi-finalists, for each commission opportunity (six total), will be invited to develop and present artwork concept proposals to the E&HSC Artist Selection Committee in person. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for time and travel. The two public art commission opportunities offered for the Education & Health Sciences Center are part of a State of Maryland Capital Improvement Project, managed by the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon completion, all artwork will become the permanent property of Frostburg State University. Apply online at publicartist.org Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
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Item: I will judge this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show Date: 26 June 2022, 5:11 pm |
It will be soon announced that yours truly will be the judge for this year’s "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show sponsored by the Montgomery Art Association The Paint the Town Labor Day Show is one of the region’s largest and longest-running art shows composed of all local artists. The show will be open to the public Saturday-Monday, September 3-5, and I will do both the closed-door judging and then and on Saturday, September 3, I will also judge the plein air competition and then present the awards. About the Plein Air Competition: As you walk around Kensington on the Saturday of the show weekend, you'll see dozens of artists painting and drawing all over town. Those are participants of the annual Plein Air Competition. From 7 am-3 pm, adults and children complete paintings with a Kensington theme and submit them for prizes awarded by me. The competition is open to all adults and children. Free for children under 18 and current MAA members; adults pay $10 per person. Registration opens July 15. Details here. Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 15: Call for entries opens (members only) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Exhibit floor open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Plein air art competition, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Awards ceremony, 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Exhibit floor open, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Exhibit floor open, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pick up purchased artwork, 5:00-8:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Pick up purchased artwork, 9-11 a.m. |
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Item: Michael Janis is on this Satuday! Date: 22 June 2022, 2:30 am |
Art Clinic Online will be having one of the DMV's true art superstars this coming Saturday! The guest artist is the incredible Michael Janis, uberglass artist and Co-Director of the Washington Glass School.
Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416329284?pwd=R20zZUVIUkxmdERGQzBqN3M5SVJwZz09 Meeting ID: 864 1632 9284 Passcode: 191463 |
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Item: Juried Art Shows: Hints from an Insider Date: 16 June 2022, 4:01 am |
The answer used to come in the mail - now it usually comes out via email. An accepted notice brings joy, while a rejected note needs little explanation. It is the agony and the satisfaction of the juried art show. Entering juried art shows is perhaps the most common way for emerging artists to build a resume, to expose one's works to a wider audience and above all, to compete with our peers. It is the raison d'etre for Art Calendar and other magazines and web sites. As a young emerging artist, I have entered countless of these shows over the early years of my career. As a regularly published writer in the Washington, D.C. area, I often review the shows once they are hung. Later in my career, as a seasoned juror for many of these competitions around the capital region, I have had plenty of first hand exposure to the inner guts of this art phenomenon. As the poet Marti wrote "I have been inside the monster, and I know its innards well." Provided that they are fair and staged by a reputable art space, there are no tricks that will guarantee acceptance into the juried competition. However, there are steps which artists can take to increase their chances for being accepted. The following checklist will help you increase those chances and assumes that you, the artist, is looking for a competition outside of your city, but can also work in your own backyard. An earlier version of this post was published as an article in Art Calendar magazine several decades ago. The Gallery - The reputation and location of the gallery or art space holding the juried art show is perhaps the most important item in the list of various things to investigate before one decides to enter a show. The internet is a great resource: does the gallery have a webpage? If so, visit it and get a general flavor for what kind of shows they have been hanging lately. A reputable gallery sometimes gets reviewed in the local press. Since newspapers have online versions, do a search, write or email the newspaper's art critic with a simple question about the gallery. Even if not reviewed, reputable galleries are often listed in the Weekend or Leisure section of most major metropolitan newspapers. Find some artists' websites in the same city and ask them about the gallery. As a last resort, the artist can always call the gallery and ask them questions. Furthermore, the actual exhibition space itself is important. How many pieces does the gallery intend to select? (As a question to the gallery (provided that the competition has been held in previous years) is: "How many pieces were accepted last year? Followed quickly by: "How many pieces were entered?"). Good shows attract larger numbers of entries, so be wary of a low number of submissions, but if 3,000 entries are expected and ten will be hung, well - you get my drift. Finally, find out what does the galleries do to advertise the show. For example, is there an opening for the artists and the show? A good entry form should answer these questions, if not, call the gallery and ask them. Needless to say, avoid vanity galleries at all costs and be suspicious of art galleries which seem to be always staging a juried competition. The Juror - The entry form should list some of the qualifications of the juror. Researching his or her background is perhaps the single most influential action in increasing one's chances of being accepted. As jurors, we all bring our prejudices to the process, even if we deny it in public. If the juror is an artist, chances art that he or she will tend to favor the type of art that he produces. This sounds very subjective, but generally, even while we speak of the brotherhood of the arts, we essentially tend to be very clannish about what we like as art. An artist/juror who paints solidly abstract works is more likely to identify with abstraction than with photorealism - don't let anyone fool you into believing anything else. Some art galleries seem to have an unhealthy love affair with academic jurors, and these are perhaps the hardest to "judge." If the jurors are art professors, chances are that they will also be artists, so look at their art for hints. If curators, museum directors, art critics or any other form of arts intelligentsia, look at their products for a hint. An art critic who raves about the work of Cy Twombly is probably not going to pick Norman Rockwell for an exhibition. Conversely, a museum curator whose last three exhibitions have dealt with rediscovering Victorian art is not likely to select a Rothko-look-alike for a juried show. The Awards - A competition without awards is not necessarily bad; however, the opportunity to win some money at an art event (and thus a return in your entry fee investment) is a powerful enticement to enter a show. Be careful of purchase awards, which means that the gallery will deliver cash awards, but they will keep your piece. This is also OK, as long as you are aware of it. Entry Fees - A $20 - $45 dollar fee for three entries is generally the average normal range for most competitions. Other than funds to ship and insure the return of an accepted entry, any additional handling fees, hanging fees, etc. is (in my opinion) a scam and artists should stay away from competitions which require further cash resources past the entry fees and return cost of accepted pieces. Size - Here's a dirty secret from juried competitions: At practically every competition which I have juried, the gallery owner or museum director has always said: "I won't tell you what to pick, but please try to select as many artists as possible." This often means that great art that will consume significant wall acreage may not be selected in favor of several smaller pieces. Most competitions limit the size of the entries, yet I am astounded at the number of entries which routinely exceed the specified size and are rejected for that reason (although they keep your entry fee). Submit manageable pieces which can be easily shipped, hung and (if not sold) returned. Time - Here's another secret: Most competitions start preparing entries for jurying as it arrives. That means that the juror usually views the very first entries first. Although most jurors view (or should view) the entries more than once, it is probably safer to be somewhere in the middle of the viewing process, after the jurors have stretched their mental engines, than at the very beginning. Time the arrival of your entries to land at the gallery about a week before the deadline. If the entries are arranged alphabetically, then ignore this section. The Images - I know you have all heard this time and time again, but the quality of your images is second only to the quality of the work itself! I was astounded a while back to jury a competition for a local gallery in DC, and discover an entry which had two of three images completely out of focus, and several whose works had been shot though framed glass and the reflections from the flash made the work impossible to see. These artists had not even looked at their entries before submitting them. The best thing to do is to actually project the digital images and see what they look like on the wall - you'd be surprised at what can be seen. With the exception of competitions where the show is picked from the original work, the gallery or art space hosting the competition usually arranges for the image viewing with the juror(s). In competitions where there is more than one juror, interesting debates about the merit of art takes place, and more often than not, compromises. However, in the final decision, it is the work itself that delivers the final verdict. Where to find competitions - Artwork Archive (a great resource) has the following recommendations:
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