Calls to Artists/Opportunities

June 2008 Deadlines

LUC Print Biennial IV National Juried Competition

Deadline: June 13, 2008

July 26 - August 29, 2008
Open theme. All traditional and experimental printmaking media eligible.
Juror: Spencer Fidler, Chair, New Mexico State University
Entries will be juried from slides or CD jpeg files (300 dpi) 800 x 600 pixels.
Entry fee: $20 for 1-3/or $30 for 4-6 entries.
Make checks or money orders payable to Loyola University Chicago.

Send Application with required materials to:
Loyola University Chicago Crown Center Gallery
1001 W. Loyola Ave., 2nd fl.
Chicago, Illinois 60626

Entry Form

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2008 Southern Printmaking Biennial
Deadline: June 23, 2008

Open to all artists 18 years or older presently residing in the United States and territories.
Exhibition takes place August 21, 2008 – October 2, 2008 at North Georgia College & State University, Hoag Student Center Gallery.

Juror: Matthew Egan
Awards: One Person Exhibition Summer 2009.
Specifications: Original work in all printmaking media including monoprints and monotypes are eligible (no photographs).
Accepted work can not exceed 30x40 frame dimensions (paper size).
Entry Fee: $30.00 per artist. The fee is non-refundable and entitles the artist to submit five works.

Professor Michael Marling de Cuellar
Art Department
North Georgia College & State University
Dahlonega, Georgia 30597

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Printmaking Today

Competition for contemporary printmakers at Centro Dedalo in Central Tuscany is open to printmakers world wide. There is no entry fee.

Deadline: June 30, 2008

The prospectus can be downloaded at: http://www.centrodedalo.it/eventi/mostre-en.htm

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Beyond Printmaking 2009

Deadline: October 3, 2008

Historically, Printmaking has been considered not only as a visual means through multiples, but also as a pioneer of technology and new meanings. As technology is changing ever more rapidly, many contemporary artists who originally started with printmaking as their primary medium are using interdisciplinary approaches to embrace the needs of time.

As much as printmaking has been loved for its traditional resonance, its versatility applied in multimedia does not see limitations. In this 2nd exhibition, we are looking for artists who have a vision of beyond printmaking beyond the traditional practices, who push the technological and conceptual limits of what is considered printmaking.

AWARDS
$2,500 in cash prizes to be awarded by the Juror at her discretion.

JUROR
Holly Morrison, Associate Professor of Printmaking/Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond is an artist, educator and printer whose studio inquiries employ the use of print-media hybrids.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to professional artists living in the U.S. who are 18 and older. All media expanding the notion of printmaking, including time-based and installation, will be considered. An artist’s statement illuminating the artist’s conception of printmaking must be included with the entry. Work must be original and completed within the last 3 years.

ENTRY FEE
$25 for up to three (3) entries.

Beyond Printmaking
Texas Tech School of Art
Box 42081 (18th Street at Flint Ave.)
Lubbock, Texas 79409
For More Information phone: (806) 742-1947

Open Calls

Central Area Senior Center (Seattle, WA)

Central Area Senior Center at 500 S 30th has wall space for art shows.  The current exhibit by Sandra Jo Palm ends on the last day of February and nothing is planned for March or the following months.  
 
There is a large wall on the right in the entry across from the receptionist desk.  Then the hallway that runs the length of the building has walls on either side which can accommodate small and larger paintings.  In addition, there are two rooms with walls where artwork can be hung: the Solarium and the larger dining room.  It is more space than one might expect in a gallery where walls are shared. 
 
Anyone interested can stop by and look at the space. 
Phone 726-4926

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Conor Byrne Pub
(Ballard, Seattle)

Conor Byrne Pub in Ballard is currently looking for artists to show work at the pub.  Conor Byrne has been part of the Ballard Artwalk since last June and has had great success.
 
Our shows run one month long and open every second Saturday.  Long, tall brick walls give artists lots of room and freedom, and the commission is only 5% of any sale.
 
If you are interested in showing please contact Kellie at kellietalbot@comcast.net.

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GOLDEN WORKING ARTISTS

Attention Artists Living in the Following Metropolitan Locations:
Seattle, WA, Los Angeles, CA, Washington, D.C., Orlando, FL

We are looking for acrylic painters who want to join the Golden Artist Colors, Inc. Working ArtistsSM team.  This opportunity suits an artist who needs time to paint and devote time to his/her career, but wants to supplement current income with a related venture.  If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, are self-motivated, have a great personality, love learning and teaching, enjoy helping artists from beginner to professional, are comfortable in front of a crowd, have a MFA or BFA, this may be the opportunity for you.

What do GOLDEN Working Artists do?
Our Working Artists present Lectures to Universities, Colleges and Art Organizations and our retail partners.  The lecture is practical, educational, technically informative and inspirational.  A series of hands-on classes that introduce artists to the possibilities of acrylic are also offered.

Check out the Working Artists web page: http://www.goldenpaints.com/artist/workart.php
for a preview of the program and the artists who are currently involved.

We require that you do 15 lecture presentations and 15 hands-on classes a year. This is a part-time position and artists are compensated as independent contractors.  You will be fully trained at Golden Artist Colors’ expense.

If these qualifications suit you, please provide us with the following items:
– Address of your Web site
– Brief statement detailing why you are interested in this opportunity

E-mail the information to:
Patricia Pirrone
Working Artist Program Associate Director
ppirrone@goldenpaints.com