D. DelReverda

ARTISTS' INITIATIVE - Artists' Opportunities Listings:

By D. DelReverda-Jennings / Regional Arts Editor:

Database of Opportunities to assist Artists of all disciplines with Exhibitions, Creativity, Income, Connections, Resources and Enrichment:

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!!! AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2011 !!!

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Virtual Tour Flyover - Build the Dream MLK:

http://www.mlkmemorial.org/site/c.hkIUL9MVJxE/b.6021495/k.7E74/Virtual_Tour_Flyover.htm
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ESSEX STUDIO ART WALK: Regional/Specific: Cincinnati, OH: Event: Essex Studios is looking for artists for the upcoming Art Walk on October 7 - 8, 2011. The Essex Studios Art Walk is an open house for the Resident Artists and American Sign Museum of Essex Studios. Art Walk events are free and open to the public. Art Walks are a great way to spend the evening whether you're on a date, a gallery hop, or just looking for something different to do with your weekend!!

25+ Guest Artists are needed to fill the hallways of Essex Studios for the upcoming Art Walk. Guest Artists are given space to display & sell their artwork. Guest Artists are asked to provide samples of their artwork to the Essex Studios Review Panel. No commission is taken on artwork sold. Guest Artists pay $50 Entry Fee to display & sell artwork for the weekend.

Essex Studios Art Walk, Friday & Saturday, October 7-8, 2011. 6-11pm both nights . FREE ADMISSION/PARKING! INFO: Trent Heimann; 513-476-2170 , http://www.essexstudios.com/ , http://www.essexstudios.com/artwalk.html .

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EXHIBITION PROPOSALS ~ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Regional/National: Dayton, OH: Sinclair Community College. Call for Exhibition Proposals. The Art Department of Sinclair Community College is seeking exhibition proposals. All proposals must be received by Deadline: December 1, 2011and will be placed into consideration for the 2013 exhibition season. SCC has two separate, professionally designed galleries. More detail is available Online, and current exhibits may be previewed at the galleries’ web site: www.sinclair.edi/arts/galleries.

To submit a proposal send a CD containing 10 jpg images; an identifying list with titles, sizes, and media; a résumé; and artist statement to: C. Pat McClelland, Gallery Coordinator, Sinclair Community College, 444 West Third Street, Dayton, OH. 45402-1460. INFO: pat.mcclelland@sinclair.edu , 937-512-2253 , www.sinclair.edu/arts/galleries/ .

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HUMAN -- OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES: National: Chicago, IL: "HUMAN." a Celebration of the Human Form. The Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago: The Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago. "HUMAN," Open Call for Entries - US Residents. Work must be original. All media except video and installation are eligible. Sculpture is encouraged. No size restrictions. Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces for the non-refundable Entry Fee of $30. The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago will purchase at least one piece from the exhibition, for inclusion into the school’s Permanent Collection. The collection is diverse and can be viewed on site or online at http://www.gallery180.com/. The Purchase Award/s will be selected by committee and will be announced at the opening reception. The exhibition will be selected by Chuck Gniech, Curator for Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago.

HUMAN - A National Juried Exhibition. All Media except Video and Installation. Deadline: October 15, 2011. The results of the selection process will be mailed by October 30, 2011. INFO: http://www.gallery180.com/images/humanprospectus.pdf .

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INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF SURGICAL SCIENCE: National: Call for Proposals: "Anatomy in the Gallery," a rotating exhibition program at the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago, showcases medically themed contemporary art within the unique context of the Museum’s historical collections and exhibits. The program was begun in 1998 to help fulfill the Museum’s mission of enriching its visitors’ lives by enhancing their understanding and appreciation of surgery and related subjects in health and medicine. “Anatomy in the Gallery” is currently accepting exhibition proposals for the 2012–13 calendar. Requires a $25 non-refundable Submission Fee, payable to the International Museum of Surgical Science.

The medical theme is open to interpretation, but figure studies without additional medical content do not qualify. Individual artists, groups, and curators are eligible to submit proposals. Work in any medium will be considered; however, the physical limitations of the galleries may factor into the committee’s decisions.

Postmark Deadline to be considered for the 2012–13 exhibition calendar is October 15, 2011. Proposals postmarked after that date will automatically be considered for the next application period. Notification will most likely be made within two months. INFO: Lindsey Thieman, Manager of Exhibits & Programs; Lindsey@imss.org , 312-642-6502 ext. 3113 , https://www.imss.org/exhopp.htm .

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27TH ANNUAL JURIED COMPETITION: International: Hudson, OH: Online > National Collage Society. Exhibit Dates; November 1, 2011 to October 31, 2012. National Collage Society' 27th Annual Juried Competition. Once again the National Collage Society, Inc. is hosting an online juried exhibition. There will be many benefits to having an online exhibit. There will be no shipping fees, no traveling and global access to the exhibit. Collages will still be for sale and as an additional bonus there will be no commission. This exhibit will still count toward a NCS Signature Membership.

Open to all artists
Work produced in a classroom or under instruction is not eligible
All works must be ORIGINAL, two or three dimensional, mixed-media glued collage. All work must be well photographed. Work not suitably photographed will be declined by the jury.
Because this is an all online exhibition, size of the work is not limited
Collages that have been in any previous NCS juried shows are not eligible

There will be two types of awards - cash and materials. Award winners will be chosen by the Awards Judge after the show is launched in November. All collages receiving awards will be posted as such on the website. A jury of selection will review all entries and may choose one per eligible artist. Notification of the jury's decisions will be mailed in September. Please send a self addressed stamp envelope (SASE) to receive jury results. Each artist may enter one or two 35mm slides or digital entries. Slides, CDs and digital entries are due by September 2, 2011.

The Entry Fee for the 2011 Juried exhibit is $45.00. If you are already a member and have paid your yearly membership dues then the Entry Fee is $10.00. This Entry Fee entitles you to enter up to two pieces of work. Deadline: September 2, 2011. INFO: ncscollage@gmail.com , http://www.nationalcollage.com/ .

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YOUNG PAINTERS COMPETITION: National: Oxford, OH: Miami University. Young Painters, U.S. residents, ages 25-35 as of competition entry are invited to participate in a juried competition for the 2012 $10,000.00 William and Dorothy Yeck Award. Year 2012: Non-Representational Painting only. Entrants should have achieved a significant degree of success as an emerging artist of noteworthy talent. The winner will become part of the Miami University Best Young Painters of the Twenty-First Century Collection.

$10,000 William and Dorothy Yeck Purchase Award, $1,500 Second Place, and $1,000 Third Place.

Juror: Irene Hofmann, Director, SITE Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Formerly the Executive Director of the Contemporary Museum, in Baltimore, Hofmann curated Bearing Witness, a multi-venue survey of the artist duo Bradley McCallum and Jacqueline Tarry. She also curated Cell Phone, the first museum survey of artworks created using cell phone technologies. She has also held positions as curator at the Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach and at the Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Submit five paintings from the past three years. Entry Fee -$25. Deadline: September 7, 2011. INFO: Prospectus > http://newsdeadline.com/009-11/miami.pdf , Ann Taulbee, Director; sfagallery@muohio.edu , 513-529-1883 , 513-529-1532 ,

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SMALL WORKS 2 & 3D: Regional/Specific: Ypsilanti, MI: Riverside Arts Center: Juried Exhibition. Call to Great Lakes artists (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin) for our annual art show 'Greart Lakes "Small Works" ' to be held in October 2011. Juror: Jennifer Seibert is an installation/video artist and associate professor of Drawing at Eastern Michigan University.

$1300 in awards; 1st Place – $200 / Each 2nd Place – $150 / Each 3rd Place – $100 / Each People’s Choice Awards – $400. Artists 18 years and older, working in 2-D and 3-D, are invited to submit digital entries. All Art Media. 2-D work no larger than 12x12" including the frame, if framed. 3-D work no larger than 12x12x12. Non-refundable Entry Fee -$25 for up to 3 submissions.

Works MUST be for Sale. 30% Commission Fee on all sales. Deadline: August 23, 2011. Notification of Acceptance; September 6, 2011.
INFO: Dee Overly; racgallery@yahoo.com , 734-480-2787, Prospectus > http://www.riversidearts.org/in-the-gallery/call-for-artists-small-works .

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MID-STATES CRAFT EXHIBITION: Regional/Specific: Evansville, IN: The 42nd Mid-States Craft Exhibition. The Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science has announced a Call to Artists for a Regional Juried Craft Exhibition. Exhibition Dates; December 11, 2011 - February 5, 2012. Any artist residing in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, or Tennessee may enter. Over $8,000 in Cash Awards. Juror: Janet McCall. All work must be original, completed within the last three years, and not previously exhibited in the Mid-States Craft Exhibition. The competition is open for the following categories: ceramics, glass, textiles, metals, wood, enamel and mixed media. Non Refundable -$15 Entry Fee. Deadline: September 11, 2011. INFO: The Art Committee; artcommittee@emuseum.org , 812-425-2406 , Prospectus > http://emuseum.org/mid-states-competition , https://www.emuseum.org/42nd-mid-states-craft-exhibition-submission-form , or send a SASE to: 411 Se Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN. 47713.

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POSTCARD SIZED ART CALL: International: Siena, Italy: Siena Art Institute. "Drawing Connections" Call for Submissions: postcard-sized art. Call for Artists to take part in an exhibition based on the theme of drawing, bringing artists from all over the world together to celebrate the act of drawing (understanding that the act of drawing can also be celebrated in a variety of media outside of traditional drawing materials such as graphite and charcoal.) The artwork can be in any media and should be on a postcard-sized surface, paper, card, canvas or other material (15 x 10.5cm). Include with work a separate sheet of paper with title, name, date and medium. Please only send original works of art, not scans or digital copies.

All work will be documented and exhibited at the Siena Art Institute, September 24th 2011. We will also make a Free downloadable catalogue from the exhibition with the names of each of the artists, medium and title. A selection committee will choose the winning postcard to be published as the cover design for the exhibition catalogue. Work cannot be returned to the artist, unless you wish to make payment-on-delivery arrangements through UPS. At the end of the exhibition, the original pieces along with the label information will be collected into a bound portfolio to remain in the collection of the Siena Art Institute library, Siena, Italy. No Entry Fee. Deadline: September 15, 2011. INFO: info@sienaart.org , +39 0577 532001 , http://www.sienaart.org/ , Prospectus >
http://www.sienaart.org/call-for-submissions.html .

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ANNUAL RIVER ROAD SHOW: National: Baton Rouge, LA: 42nd Annual River Road Show. Open to all United States artists, 18 years old or older. The Louisiana Art and Artists' Guild invites artists to submit for a Juried art show. Event Dates; December 5, 2011 - January 27, 2012 at the Louisiana State Archives. Cash Prizes of $3000 and additional merchandise and Merit Awards. Juror: Pam Ingalls. Deadline: September 16, 2011. Acceptance/Decline Notifications; October 21, 2011. Entry Fee -$40 for up to 3 entries and $5 for each additional entry, up to 10 maximum. INFO: Gary Drinkwater; laagbr@laag-site.org , 225-485-8884 , http://www.laag-site.org/River_Road_Show.html , Prospectus >
http://www.laag-site.org/RRS_Prospectus.html .

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SEEKING ASSISTANCE WITH ART PROJECT: Regional / National: INDPLS, IN: Call To Artists/Quilters/Sewers/Donations/Volunteers/Discussion Groups/

Dear Community: After nearly 10 years of research and 6 years since the first quilt in this series was completed, I have finally put all the pieces together to finish The Lynch Quilts Project, and to do so, I ask you, the community, to help me bring this project to completion.

Project Overview:
The Lynch Quilts Project (LQP) is a community-based effort which explores the history and ramifications of racial violence, specifically lynching, in the United States through the textile tradition of quilting. This project consists of a series of six quilts tackling the lynching phenomenon from various perspectives including collective memory, communal conflict, gender, healing and politics. The quilts combine a variety of traditional and contemporary quilting and textile techniques to examine how the past, present and future are intricately connected.

At the core of this project, is a healing ritual, which requires the hands of the community to help reclaim and heal this history, and in the process recognize those that have fallen victim to this act of racial/ethnic terrorism and oppression. As such, the project cannot be completed by me alone or any one person, but must be realized through the communal process.

Project History:
The first quilt in the series, Her Name Was Laura Nelson, was completed in 2004 and since its debut has been exhibited in a variety of venues with diverse audiences. At each showing viewers have the opportunity to record their stories and opinions concerning issues of ethnic conflict in a project journal and contribute a piece of fabric to the quilts. To date, many stories and more than 100 lbs. of fabric donations have been collected.

Project Goals:
By working with a diverse cross section of individuals and communities across the nation and internationally, my goal is to ensure that the quilt tops for 4 of the remaining 5 quilts are completed by Spring/Summer 2012. And you know what? I think we as a community can do it! A catalog of the entire Lynch Quilts Project is planned and will include the names and bio information of all participants.

What You Can Do:
At present, assistance is specifically being sought for Quilts II, IV and V. Quilt III is in already in progress. Quilt VI is a unique experiment, which presently exists in a virtual format. Participation in this stage of its development requires setting up displays about LQP at various community, cultural and art events. If you are interested in participating in this community action, please let me know and I can forward additional information concerning Quilt VI. For those of you not interested in sewing, but more interested in discussing these topics in the community, this may be the portion of the LQP for you.

I want to say “Thank You” in advance for your participation in LQP and helping to spread the word. If you would like to stay updated on LQP as it continues to manifest please join our Facebook Page – The Lynch Quilts Project or send an email to lcrowestorm@yahoo.com to be included in the monthly newsletter about the Project. Make sure to include in the subject line of your email “LQP Newsletter.” If you would like to see additional information on the first quilt in this series completed in 2004, Her Name Was Laura Nelson, please view my website, www.TheLynchQuiltsProject.com or www.LaShawndaCroweStorm.com.

INFO:

LaShawnda Crowe Storm
P.O. Box 90348
Indianapolis, IN. 46290
Email: lcrowestorm@yahoo.com
Website: www.TheLynchQuiltsProject.com .
Website: www.LaShawndaCroweStorm.com .
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BEYOND PRINTMAKING: National: Lubbock, CO: Event Dates; February 3rd - March 4th, 2012. Beyond Printmaking is an art competition and exhibition organized by the Landmark Arts and the printmaking area in the Texas Tech University School of Art. 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.

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. Contemporary artists find ways to create visually captivating and socially or politically engaging discourses through interdisciplinary approaches. As much as printmaking has been loved for its traditional resonance, its versatility applied in multimedia does not see limitations. In this third exhibition, we are looking for artists who have a vision of printmaking beyond the traditional practices, who push the technological and conceptual limits of what is considered printmaking.

$2,500 in Cash Prizes to be awarded by the Juror at her discretion.
Juror: Melanie Yazzie, University of Colorado at Boulder. Deadline: November 4, 2011. Notification; December 16, 2011. INFO: 806-742-1947 , landmarkarts@ttu.edu .

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INTERNATIONAL PRINT EXHIBITION: Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Galleries: "Global Matrix III," A contemporary review of fine art printmaking in all media from around the world presented as a traveling exhibition by the Purdue University Galleries. Open to all artists worldwide over the age of 18. Entries must be original fine art prints in any printmaking media, including artists' books. No photography or offset photo mechanically reproduced work will be accepted. Entries should not exceed 44 inches in paper dimension. Individuals associated with Purdue University are ineligible.

CURATORS: Work will be selected for the exhibition by: Kathryn Reeves, Professor of Art & Design at Purdue University; Kimberly Vito, Associate Professor of Art & Art History at Wright State University; Sean Caulfield, Associate Professor of Art & Design at the University of Alberta; and Craig Martin, Director of the Purdue University Galleries. The team has previously collaborated on the first and second installments of 'Global Matrix' in 2002 and 2007.

The curators will select works for the exhibition based upon quality of image, concept, and inventiveness of approach, while looking to include a wide representation of geographic origins. The selection will result in an exhibition of approximately 75 - 80 original prints.

Purchase awards and Awards of Merit will be presented at the discretion of the curators, pending available funding. The Purdue University Galleries are committed to the practice of acquiring new works and building the collection of contemporary printmaking.

Sales will be encouraged. Traveling exhibit venues made numerous purchases from the previous Global Matrix exhibits. All work will be considered for sale unless otherwise indicated. Purdue Galleries will not take a commission from the purchase of works but the individual traveling exhibit venues may reserve the right to do so.

A catalogue will be produced for the exhibition. Each entrant will receive a copy of the catalogue as soon as they are available.

No Entry Fee.

Entrants may submit up to five (5) original works completed in the past three years (2009-2011). Selections will be made from digital images in the form of jpeg files (maximum file dimension of eight inches in image size - maximum resolution of 300 dpi) - no slides and no PowerPoint shows.

Image files should be labeled with the artist's last name and lettered to correspond to the entry form (i.e. Smith_A). Artists may also include one detail per image if considered relevant (Smith_A_1detail).

CDs will not be returned. All images should be of the highest quality to ensure accurate consideration.

Entries must be received at Purdue Galleries by 5:00pm. on Friday, September 9, 2011. Files may be submitted on CD (preferred) or e-mailed to: cdmartin@purdue.edu.

Mailed entries should be sent to:

GLOBAL MATRIX III
Purdue University Galleries
Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts
552 W est Wood Street
W est Lafayette, IN. USA 47907-2002

Notification of acceptance will be made the week of September 26, 2011. All entrants must include an e-mail address for this purpose on their entry form.

PRESENTATION: Upon notification of acceptance, all works to be exhibited should be shipped matted with white hinged mats (preferably rag board) in flat cartons. Large prints or those coming from overseas may be shipped unmatted and rolled in mailing tubes. Please do not frame, glaze or shrink-wrap entries. Exhibited prints will be presented behind plexiglas during the exhibition. The curators reserve the right to reject works that differ significantly from the original digital image submission.

Accepted works will be due at Purdue Galleries by Friday, October 28, 2011. Entries will be returned in the same carton/tube in which they arrive. It is possible for several artists to package their work together in one carton/tube to reduce costs. Artists will not be responsible for the cost of return shipping.

CALENDAR: GLOBAL MATRIX II will be presented at the Robert L. Ringel Gallery and the Stewart Center Gallery at Purdue University from January 9 to February 19 of 2012, after which it is intended to travel through 2014.
September 9, 2011 deadline for receipt of jpeg entries
September 26, 2011 notification e-mailed
October 28, 2011 deadline for receipt of accepted works
January 9 - February 19, 2012 exhibition at Purdue Galleries
March, 2012 GLOBAL MATRIX III available for touring

INFO: Craig Martin, Director cdmartin@purdue.edu , 765-494-3061 .

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THE FINE ART OF THE FOUND OBJECT: National/Canada: Annapolis, MD: Eye of the Beholder: The Fine Art of the Found Object. The Maryland Federation of Art invites all artists residing in the US and Canada to enter any two or 3 dimensional work that includes at least one or more found objects. The selected work will be on exhibit at the MFA Circle Gallery in Annapolis. Event Dates; October 30 - November 26, 2011. $1000 in awards. Juror: Janet Maher, Associate Professor of Art at Loyola University Maryland.

Entry Fees; 1 or 2 entries -$35 ($20 for MFA members); $5 each for any additional up to 6. Artists can submit Online. Deadline: August 28, 2011. INFO: Tiffany Jordan; mailto:info@mdfedart.org?subject=Eye of the Beholder call for entries listed on Artshow.com , 410-268-4566 , http://www.mdfedart.org/ , Prospectus > http://www.mdfedart.com/pages/online_entry.php .

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FIGURATIVE DRAWING & PAINTING: National: Selinsgrove, PA: Susquehanna University. Exhibit Dates: October 29 - December 9, 2011. Third Annual Figurative Drawing & Painting Exhibition, sponsored by Lore Degenstein Gallery. $4000 in Awards. Juror: Cindy Stockton Moore. This is a juried visual art competition and exhibition that is open to two-dimensional figurative artists, working in painting, drawing or print-making, who are over the age of 18 and reside in the United States. Submission Fees: $25 nonrefundable. No Commission. Deadline: September 1, 2011. INFO: Dan Olivetti; 570-372-4059 , http://www.susqu.edu/arts/Gallery.asp , Prospectus > http://www.susqu.edu/arts/Gallery.asp .

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ART & PSYCHE: International: West Palm Beach, FL: JF Art Gallery. Exhibit Dates: September 30 - October 29, 2011. Inviting all professional, mid-career, and emerging artists working in both 2D or 3D, in all disciplines, to submit original artwork completed in the past 2 years to "Art & Psyche." Exhibit is open to any artist submitting original works of art in a wide range of media and genre depicting or representing the various Psychoanalytic Approaches to Art. The theme of Art & Psyche may be depicted in traditional or non-traditional formats. Nonrefundable Submission Fees: 1 Entry $25.00, 2 Entries $35.00, 3 Entries $40.00 USD. Deadline: September 15, 2011. INFO: Jamnea Finlayson; 561-478-8281 , http://www.jfgallery.com/ , Prospectus > http://www.jfgallery.com/#!current-events .

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URBAN FOLK ART CALL TO ARTISTS: Regional: Indianapolis, IN: Monon Community Center. Exhibit Dates: November 4 - 6, 2011. Call for handmade artists and crafters!! Juror: Urban Folk Art Inc. All products must be 100% handmade by you. All artists must complete application/ jurying process before participating. Applicable Fees: $25 Application Fee + $325 Booth Fee, Nonrefundable. Deadline: October 7, 2011. INFO: Danielle LaFave; 248-634-4158 , http://www.urbanfolkartshows.com/ .

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ARTIST PORTFOLIO MAGAZINE: International: Online Exhibition: Call For Entries: Artist Portfolio Magazine Photography Issue. Awards: 1-3 Cash, plus full page feature, 4-23 - 1/2 page features, all artists get at least 1 work of art in Artist Portfolio Magazine. Juror: MyArtContest.com. All Photographers of all skill levels and experience from around the world are encouraged to submit your best works. All artists who enter our Photography Art Contest will have at least one of their photos published in Issue 5 an exclusive Photography Only Edition of Artist Portfolio Magazine. Fee Nonrefundable -$35 for 2 works of art. Deadline: October 31, 2011. INFO: Ben Walker; http://www.myartcontest.com/ , http://www.myartcontest.com/ .

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ATB 9 CALL FOR ENTRY: International: San Jose, CA: American Tapestry Alliance: ATB 9 Call for Entry. Juror: Lee Talbot, Associate Curator, Eastern Hemisphere Collection, The Textile Museum. Entry open to all artists who design and weave their own tapestries (defined as "handwoven weft-faced fabric with discontinuous wefts") either individually or collaboratively (all assistants shall be named). Entries must be one-of-a-kind and have been completed after January 2008. Entries may not have been shown previously in any ATA exhibition, including the Unjuried Small Format show. Artists may submit up to three pieces, but a maximum of one piece per artist will be accepted. Deadline: October 31, 2011. INFO: Jennifer Sargent; http://www.americantapestryalliance.org , webeditor@americantapestryalliance.org .

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SMALL WONDERS: National: Annapolis, MD: The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all artists residing in the United States and Canada to enter Small Wonders National Juried Exhibition. Exhibit Dates; December 1 - 28, 2011. Any two or three dimensional artwork that does not exceed 11" in any direction and follows the exhibition guidelines will be considered by the juror. The selected works will be on exhibit in the MFA's Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle. Cash Awards total $1500 inclusive of a $500 Caruso Painting Award designated for painting by an MFA member. Contributors and recipients will be listed in the exhibition catalog.

Entry Requirements; A maximum of 6 original works created within the past 3 years may be entered. 1 or 2 entries $35 (MFA members $20). Additional four entries $5 each. Entry Fees are non-refundable. Deadline: September 21, 2011. INFO: Tiffany Jordan; info@mdfedart.org , 410-268-4566 ,
http://www.mdfedart.com/exhibits/2011_small_wonders/SmallWondersProsp2011NEWDRAFTWEB.pdf
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2011 PRINTS U.S.A: National: Springfield, MO: Springfield Art Museum. Calling artists for submission to Prints U.S.A. 2011. Event Dates; November 19, 2011 - January 8, 2012. $10,000 in cash, Museum and Patron Purchase Awards. The primary purpose of the exhibition is to recognize and encourage printmaking in the United States and its possessions. Juror: Elizabeth Wyckoff. Open to artists, 18 years of age or older, living in the US or its possessions.

A maximum of three prints per artist may be submitted. Prints must be original. Monoprints and monotypes are eligible. Reproductions, using any printing process to reproduce a work executed in another media, are ineligible. Photographs are also ineligible. All prints must have been executed since January 1, 2010 and not previously shown at the Springfield Art Museum. NonRefundable -$20 Entry Fee. or send a SASE to: Prints U.S.A. 2011, 1111 E. Brookside Dr., Springfield, MO. 65807. Deadline: August 30, 2011. INFO: Sarah Buhr; printsusa@springfieldmo.gov , 417-837-5700 ,
Prospectus> http://www.springfieldmo.gov/art/pdfs/prints_2011_web_prosp.pdf .

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LONDON: International: England/Britan: London International Art Exhibition. $2000 cash awards plus live exhibition of art at a world class London art venue, Exhibition Dates; October 15 -18, 2011. How do you express your artistic vision? Our international search for exceptional fine art seeks to showcase the best in art talent from all over the globe. Select your best work, submit your art easily Online and have a chance at exhibiting your art along with other world class artists to international art patrons, art collectors and media. Up to 4 Winners. Selected artists will be part of our prestigious London International Art Exhibition, plus one Grand Prize Winner receives a cash award. All winners receive professional, international PR awards and online exposure. 25 artists receive a finalist designation and online exposure. All media are accepted including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media, fashion design, art furniture, pastel, ceramics, glass and installation, etc., $39 nonrefundable Submission Fee for 5 images. Deadline: August 30, 2011. INFO: Jude; showartists.info@gmail.com ,
http://www.showartists.com/rules ,
http://www.showartists.com/magzine/38 .

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EROS AWARD: International: Online: TZIPAC International Fine Art Nude Photographer of the Year. TZIPAC is launching is first juried online competition, The Eros Award, celebrating the world's finest art nude photography. Open to all artists aged 18 and over, from photographers, to painters and digital artists. The grand winner will receive $2000US as well as The Eros Award trophy, and the title of the TZIPAC 2011 International Fine Art Nude Photographer of the Year. There are five categories, and two divisions for professionals and non professionals. First round screening fee is only $1US per image. Visit our website for the full details. Deadline: August 31, 2011. INFO: Prospectus > http://tzipac.com/Competitions_img.php?pid=6 , http://tzipac.com/Enter.php?item=3 , info@tzipac.com .

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INFINITY ART GALLERY: International: Online: Call for Political and Social Artwork. Seeking entries for an Online exhibit, October 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012. Awards: $1900. Jurors: Julie Weismann and MarDee Hansen. Accepting all 2D and 3D visual art mediums that offer a statement, commentary, view on politics, issues of our world, our society, or our life. Artists 18 years and older. Nonrefundable Fee -$25 for 2 pieces of artwork. Deadline: September 1, 2011. INFO: Infinity Art Gallery; mailto:julie@infinityartgallery.com?subject=Infinity Art Gallery Call for Political and Social Artwork listed on Artshow.com , Prospectus > http://www.infinityartgallery.com/upcoming/political-social/ , Prospectus > http://www.infinityartgallery.com/resources/Political-Social-Art.pdf .

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HOLIDAY ART FAIR: National: Midland, MI: Alden B. Dow Museum Holiday Art Fair 2011. Midland Center for the Arts seeks artists for an indoor art fair, Event Dates; November 19 - 20, 2011. Only handmade original work, not the work of mass production studios. No work made with commercial kits, molds, patterns, plans or prefabricated pieces is allowed. The Fair committee reserves the right to refuse exhibition of work not consistent with submitted images and/or these guidelines. Jewelers must be the designers and hands-on makers of their work. Purchased, facet cut gems may be used. Assembled, prefabricated jewelry is not allowed. Including a process statement would be helpful. Commercial prints of photographs using non-photographic methods such as 4-color printing or color copy machine are not allowed. Non-Refundabel $25 Jury Fee, add $5/add'l category. Booth Fees Apply. Deadline: September 9, 2011. INFO: Emmy Mills; mills@mcfta.org , 989-631-5930 ext. 1401 , http://www.mcfta.org/ , http://www.mcfta.org/SpecialEvents.html , Prospectus > http://www.mcfta.org/PDFtemporary/HAF11app.pdf , OR , send a SASE to: Alden B. Dow Museum, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland MI. 48640.

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CALL TO PHOTOGRAPHERS: National: Sante Fe, NM: Santa Fe Photo Workshops Photo Contest: Summer. Santa Fe Photographic Workshops has issued a Call To Photographers for its online Summer Photography Contest. All photographers of any level who are at least 18 years of age as of the date of image submission are eligible. Total Award value of over $13,000. Grand, Second, Third and Director's Award; 46 Honorable Mentions. Jurors: Kathy Ryan; Scott Thode; Kate Ware; Sean Kernan; Reid Callanan. Open to photographers of any level who are at least 18 years of age. $40 nonrefundable Entry Fee for three images submitted by Deadline: September 21, 2011. INFO: Santa Fe Photographic Workshops; contest@santafeworkshops.com , 505-983-1400 , http://www.santafeworkshops.com/contest/ .

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INTIMATE LANDSCAPE: International: St. Paul, MN: Intimate Landscape Photo Call for Entry - Juried Book Competition; "Open to Interpretation" is now calling on photographers worldwide to submit images for consideration in a juried book competition. Theme: Intimate Landscape. The chosen photos become the literary inspiration for the writers' submissions. A book is created that matches each winning photo with two stories or poems that offer different interpretations of the image. The unique collaboration adds new dimensions to both the photos and the written word.

Award: $300 Jurors Choice. Juror: Karen Irvine. Non-Refundable Submission Fees -$40 for 5 images, $10 each additional. Early Submission Fee (paid by August 23): $30 for 5 images, $10 each additional. Deadline: October 18, 2011. INFO: Clare O'Neill; info@open2interpretation.com , 651-312-0113 , Prospectus > http://www.open2interpretation.com/ .

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CALL TO ARTISTS: International: Pittsburgh, PA: The 11th Annual Art Inter/National Exhibition... here and abroad Box Heart Gallery invites visual artists for a juried art exhibition, January 10 - February 4, 2012. One artist receives the "Best of Show" Award. This artist becomes Box Heart's "2013 Artist of the Year" and receives their own Solo Exhibition. Jurors: Nicole Capozzi and Joshua Hogan. A maximum of twenty (20) artists will be invited to participate in the 2012 Art Inter/national Exhibition. All artists will be notified of those invited to participate before December 1, 2011. Submit an application, a maximum of three (3) entries to be considered, and an Artist Statement describing your interpretation of Art Inter/National. No Entry Fee. Deadline: November 1, 2011. INFO: Nicole Capozzi; mailto:boxheartexpress@earthlink.net?subject=Box Heart Gallery call for entries listed on Artshow.com , 412-687-8858 , Prospectus > http://www.boxheart.org/nn/exhib.html , http://www.boxheart.org/ ,OR, send a SASE to: Box Heart, 4523 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15224.

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2012 RICHESON 75 SMALL WORKS: International: Kimberly, WI: Richeson 75 Small Works 2012 International Art Competition. Richeson School of Art & Gallery / Jack Richeson & Co seek artists for an art exhibit. Event Dates; February 6 - March 30, 2012. $5000 Cash 'Best In Show,' (2) $1000 Richeson Art Materials awards, (2) $500 Richeson Art Materials awards. Artwork image must have an area of 144 square inches or less (height x width). Artist must be age 18 or over. Artwork to be entered must be 2-D and drawn/painted entirely "by hand". Acceptable media are oil, acrylic, oil pastel, soft pastel, water media, dry media (such as soft pastel, pencil, colored pencil, ink, charcoal etc) or hand-pulled prints. No digitally enhanced or created artwork, no giclees and no photography will be accepted. Artwork must be original in concept and execution (i.e. not done in a workshop or under the instruction of another).

NonRefundable Entry Fee -$30 first image, $10 each add'l image up to 6 images total. Deadline: November 4, 2011. INFO: Richeson 75; richeson75@gmail.com , 920-738-0744 , Prospectus > http://www.richeson75.com/smworkspros.html .

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SPONTANEOUS AND UNREHEARSED ~ OFF THE CUFF: International: Minneapolis, MN: "Off the Cuff: The Spontaneous and Unrehearsed." The Mpls Photo Center seeks entries for an international photography exhibition, January 13 - February 26. First Place - $400, Second Place - $300, Third Place, $200 and Three Honorable Mentions. Prizes and Awards include free exhibition book. Juror: Madeline Yale, an independent curator and photography specialist based in Dubai and London. The exhibit will demonstrate the complex and varied roles photography employs as a witness and an accomplice in seeing the world. Relating to both the genres of street photography and performance art, these images may collectively portray chance encounters, improvisations, decisive moments in the height of action, and documents of occurrences. Without premeditation, the photographer captures what arises – acting as the mediator between the photograph and events as they unfold. Entries must be submitted online. $35 nonrefundable Fee for first 5 images, $10 each additional image. Exhibited prints must be framed with a bright white mat and traditional black wooden or metal frame (nothing ornate). Deadline: November 5, 2011. INFO: Abby Rutchick; mailto:abby@mplsphotocenter.com?subject=Mpls Photo Center call for entries listed on Artshow.com , 612-643-3511 , exhibitions@mplsphotocenter.com , Prospectus > http://www.mplsphotocenter.com/exhibits/exhibit-competitions.php .

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FINE ART IN MINIATURE: International: North Bethesda, MD: The Mansion at Strathmore. Exhibition Dates: November 21 - December 30, 2011. The 78th Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature. Sponsor: Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, DC. Miniature artwork only. $6,000 in Awards. Juror: Beverly Abbott, Professional Artist. Fees: $25 - $45 Non-Refundable (see Prospectus). Commission percentage on Sales per item_40%. Deadline: September 24, 2011. INFO: Nancy Still; 301-977-2190 , http://www.mpsgs.org/ , Prospectus > http://www.mpsgs.org/ .

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WOMEN'S JURIED PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION: International: New York, NY: Exhibition Dates: May 1 - 31, 2012. The 36th Anniversary Women's International Juried Photography Exhibition
sponsored by the Professional Women Photographers (PWP). Awards; $3000 in cash, group show at Manhattan gallery, cover of IMPRINTS magazine, and more. Juror: Debra Klomp Ching.

Eligibility: Open worldwide to all women photographers; non-members and members, amateur and professional. PWP invites women photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate. Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome. Only 2-D work is eligible and images accepted for the gallery show must be limited in FRAMED SIZE to 20 x 24 inches. Nonrefundable Fees: US -$35 for the first three images. Additional images may be submitted for $10 per each. Deadline: September 30, 2011. INFO: Terry Berenson; 212-410-3865 , http://pwponline.org/ , Prospectus >
http://pwponline.org/calls/individual.php?which=2012-05-01-1 .

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THE FOCUS PROJECT: International: NYC: The Focus Project, Calling All Photographers. Artists Wanted invites you to participate in The Focus Project, a photography competition seeking the most compelling imagery in the world. Over the course of this project, selected photographers will be featured on our homepage and have a chance at life-changing reward and recognition. This is your chance at over $75,000 in prizes and cash awards, a gala reception in New York City and career-defining exposure for you and your work, including a Feature Editorial in JPG Magazine. Plus, one dozen photographers will be selected to receive $2,500 and a published feature on the JPG blog. Get your work seen and launch your career. Entry Fee nonrefundable -$10 per image. 8 or more images for $79 (maximum of 20). Deadline: Rolling Submission. INFO: info@focusproject2011.com , http://www.focusproject2011.com/?f=asp2 .

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REFLECTING TERRE HAUTE: National: Terre Haute, IN: Swope Art Museum. Call For Entries. Exhibition Dates: February 3 - March 10, 2012. Title: Reflecting Terre Haute. Juror: Lisa Petrulis. Artists must be over the age of 18 and live or work in the United States. All submissions must have been completed in the last five years (2008-2012). No Fee. Deadline: November 26, 2011. Entry Notification: Dec 20, 2011. INFO: Stephanie Standish; 812-238-1676 , http://swope.org/ , Prospectus > http://swope.org/rth2011.pdf ,OR, Send SASE to: Swope Art Museum, Attn: Reflecting Terre Haute, 25 South 7th Street, Terre Haute, IN. 47807 .

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EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES: International: Sarasota, FL: Island Park Sarasota Bayfront. " Embracing Our Differences," Exhibition Dates: April 1 - May 28, 2012. $3,000 in Awards. Juror: 3-judge panel of professional artists, curators and art professionals. Embracing Our Differences invites artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers and students to participate in its 9th annual outdoor art exhibit celebrating diversity. National and international submissions are encouraged. 39 artists will be selected for the exhibit which will contain 39 billboard-sized (16 feet wide by 12 1/2 feet high) images of the selected artworks. In the judges' discretion, an additional six "honorable mention" selections may be made. Final selections will be chosen based on artistic excellence in reflection of the theme "Embracing Our Differences."

The art-work will also be evaluated on how effectively it will read outdoors when enlarged to billboard size – 16 feet wide by 12 1/2 feet high. Artists are encouraged to use bold saturated colors and strong lines. No limit on the number of entries. The mission of Embracing Our Differences is to use art as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice. Deadline: January 9, 2012. No Fees. No Commission. INFO: Michael Shelton; 941-928-0567 , http://embracingourdifferences.org/ , Prospectus > http://embracingourdifferences.org/pdfs/2012eodartists.pdf .

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XANADU GALLERIES: International: Scottsdale, AZ: Scottsdale, Arizona & Online. Xanadu Gallery Main Street & Xanadu Gallery Online. Exhibit Dates: Ongoing. Xanadu Studios. Awards: In-gallery representation. Juror: Jason Horejs. Fine artists everywhere working in all media are Eligible. No Fees: Free. Gallery Commission: 20% for Online sales -- 50% for In-Gallery sales. Deadline: Ongoing.
INFO: Jason Horejs; 480-368-9929 , http://www.xanadugallery.com/ ,
Prospectus > http://www.xanadugallery.com/Studios/Join.asp .

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EXPOSE YOUR WORK: International: New York, NY: Icosahedron Gallery. We are looking for talented emerging artists who want to expose their work to a wide audience. Submit images of 4-6 pieces, along with a resume/CV, contact information and a website address (if applicable) to submissions@icosahedrongallery.org for consideration. Commission: Generous structure. Deadline: Ongoing. INFO: Philip Zisman; 847-528-1009 , http://www.icosahedrongallery.org/ .

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GALLERY AFERRO STUDIO RESIDENCY: International: Newark, NJ: Gallery Aferro now accepting applications for Studio Residency program for February 2012 - August 2012. Residents will be awarded studios, each approximately 900 sq ft, for 6 months, with 24 hr access, access to visiting curators and other gallery directors, a solo exhibition in our project space, and inclusion in an end-of-program catalog highlighting their work over the length of the residency. The current Gallery Aferro building can accommodate up to 6 artists at a time. Artists will be selected on the basis of quality of work, commitment to their field, demonstrated need, and the ability to interact positively with the community at large.

Alumni Gallery Aferro Studio residents have commented that the chance for informal networking with local, national and international peers afforded by residency was one of the best aspects of their experience, with self-organized activities such as collaborative projects and critique sessions. Also mentioned by residents consistently as a unique and valuable aspect of the program was temporary ownership of a platform to interact with the public.

The Studios are strictly work only spaces. The studios are raw spaces with minimal amenities. Artists who are accepted into the program must be prepared to actively use their studio. Residencies will begin on August 20th, 2011 and end February 20th, 2012. Artist Responsibilities include $225 a month Fee. In addition, artists must utilize their studios a minimum of 40 hours per month, and contribute a minimum of 3 blog posts to the studio blog during the residency period.

There is no residency restriction for applicants. Artists in any media may apply. Please contact us with any questions about your application, our space or what you might want to do with your time at Gallery Aferro. Applications via email only. Please use “Studio_Residency_Last Name_First Name” as your subject line to submit@aferro.org .

Materials for Application:
A CV/Resume, artist statement, a proposal for what you would do with your studio, statement of need, contact information, work samples: 10 jpeg images, under 1 MB each. For film/video, please email Jpegs or clearly labeled youtube/site links. Please do not refer us to a general website link or send an incomplete application. Deadline: December 17, 2011 @ Midnight. INFO: www.aferro.org , info@aferro.org .

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THE CREATIVE RESISTANCE FUND: National: The Creative Resistance Fund (CRF) provides $1,500 distress grants to people in danger due to their use of creativity to fight injustice. The fund may be used to evacuate a dangerous situation or to cover living costs while weighing long-term options for safety. Discipline(s) and media are: Visual arts, Sculpture, Performing arts, Textile art, Music, Literature, Educational programmes, New Media. INFO: http://www.freedimensional.org/ .

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GLASS ARTISTS' FELLOWSHIPS: Creative Glass Center of America at WheatonArts, Fellowship Opportunities for Glass Artists—The CGCA Fellowship Program is a professional program providing focused, self-directed artists with 3-month and 6-week fellowships. The CGCA program provides housing, the facilities, equipment and technical orientation within a respectful sanctuary of concentrated time. The CGCA Fellowship Program provides emerging and mid-career artists unrestricted access to the facilities and materials necessary for blown, sculpted, cast and kiln formed glass.

The WheatonArts Glass Studio is a dramatic 3000 sq. ft. building modeled on the original T.C. Wheaton Factory, and is designed to accommodate a wide variety of glassworking techniques. The CGCA is committed to the practice of an artist peer review process when selecting fellowship recipients. Deadline: October 26, 2011. Fellows will be announced in December. INFO: Pamela Weichmann: 856-825-6800 ext. 106 , pweichmann@wheatonarts.org , Applications are available Online: http://www.wheatonarts.org/creativeglasscenteramerica/fellowshipprogram .

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8 WEEK ARTIST RESIDENCY: National: Dillard, GA: Hambidge Creative Residency—The Hambidge Center for the Arts and Sciences is located in the Blue Ridge Moutains of North Georgia, USA. Eight-week residencies will only be scheduled in late fall, winter and early spring. This requirement may be waived under extenuating circumstances. Please note: due to high demand, the maximum length of residencies awarded for mid-May, through mid-August is four weeks. Applications for one week residencies are considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must apply online. we do not accept written applications. Collaborators must submit individual applications, but may choose to share studio/living space. There is a $30 Non-Refundable Application Fee. Deadline: September 15th for mid-February thru April. INFO: http://www.hambidge.org/ .

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NEW MEDIA GRANT: National: New Arts in Media Grant—The National Endowment for the Arts is accepting applications for their new Arts in Media category open to mobile technology, digital games, and other platforms. Grants are available to support the development, production, and national distribution of innovative media projects about the arts and media projects that can be considered works of art. Grants generally will range from $10,000 to $200,000, based on the platform and the complexity and scope of the project. Deadline: September 1, 2011. INFO: http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/AIM-presentation.html .

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EXHIBITION PROPOSALS: National: Raleigh, NC: Call for Proposals. Artspace, a non-profit visual art center in is seeking innovative work for solo and group exhibitions from artists working in 2- and 3-dimensional media, including video. Both emerging and established artists are eligible. Exhibitions will be scheduled for 2012 and beyond.

Exhibitions run for 6-8 weeks with an opening reception being held during First Friday Gallery Walks. Many exhibits include a gallery talk or artist's talk. All exhibits are supported by press and insurance coverage and are free and open to the public. Works may be for sale however, Artspace does not place an emphasis on the sale of artwork but rather on the educational aspect of the exhibitions being presented. Artspace takes a small commission of 30% on works sold in our galleries.

Artspace is a non-profit visual art center dedicated to presenting quality exhibitions and educational programs within an open-studio environment. We have been recognized for presenting award-winning exhibitions in three exhibition galleries that feature regional, national, and international artists. To Apply submit the below information via http://www.callforentry.org/
*Submissions will NOT be accepted in any other format.*

1. Applicants may apply with up to 13 artwork samples with the following, Images: up to 10
Video: up to 3. All work must be original works of art, created by the artist within the last two years.
2. Please include detailed information with each image including title, medium, dimensions/time, date completed, etc.
3. Description of proposed exhibition (text box).
4. Current resume (file upload).
5. Artist Statement (text box, maximum 5000 characters).
6. $10 application fee (mail checks or pay online with a credit card).
Deadline: September 1, 2011. INFO: Lia Newman; lnewman@artspacenc.org , 919-821-2787 , Fax: 919-821-0383 , http://www.artspacenc.org/ .

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$1000 GRANTS_AWESOME! National: The Awesome Foundation: To win one of the The Awesome Foundation’s $1,000 grants, you’d be well advised to do awesome work, since that’s their only funding criteria. The foundation, which was launched in Boston and also has chapters in LA, New York City, San Francisco, and throughout the world, gives no-strings-attached grants to “crazy brilliant” projects (such as a Cotton Candy Cannon, vibrant DIY basketball nets to invigorate neighborhood courts, or a Big Hammock in the Rose Kennedy Greenway). Deadline: Ongoing. INFO: http://awesomefoundation.org/ , contact@awesomefoundation.org .

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CRAFTS NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION: National: Topeka, KS: Crafts National Juried Exhibition. Mulvane Art Museum. Crafts National Exhibition Dates; May 5 - August 19, 2012. This juried exhibition is open to US citizens age 18 and up. All work must be original, completely finished and ready to install. Eligible Media: Ceramics, glass, metal, fiber/textiles, beadwork, wood, handmade paper, mixed media. Non-refundable Fee -$35 for up to three entries. A catalog, including a list of participating artists, several images of art works and a statement by the Juror, will be available.

Include (3 or maximum of 6) artwork images. All images are juried anonymously. Juror: Gail M. Brown is an Independent Curator whose focus is to enhance visibility and education about contemporary craft in the larger visual arts community. Deadline: January 6, 2012 _Midnight. Notification (by e-mail); February 15, 2012. INFO: Crafts National Mulvane Art Museum; Mulvane.info@washburn.edu , www.washburn.edu/mulvane , Enter Online only at: http://www.callforentry.org/ .

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SUPPORTING GRANTS FOR ARTISTS & WRITERS: National: San Francisco, CA: Sustainable Arts Foundation supports individual artists and writers with families, specifically, the applicant must have at least one child under the age of 18. We welcome applicants from anywhere, but will give some preference to residents of the San Francisco Bay area. Awards: Sustainable Arts Foundation Visual Arts Award: $6,000. The Sustainable Arts Foundation Writing Award: $6,000.

There will be multiple winners for each award. Additionally, we will be awarding a number of smaller Promise Awards to those applicants whose work may not qualify for the main awards, but nonetheless demonstrates both skill and potential.

Disciplines: The foundation offers awards in two major categories: visual arts and writing. We encourage writers working in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry to apply. Visual artists practicing painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, film/video, and photography are encouraged to apply.
At this time we are not accepting applications in the performing arts or music.

Criteria: We seek to reward excellence. Your portfolio will assist us greatly in evaluating your work which may, but need not, refer to your parenting. We're also interested in hearing what your plans are, and how this award might assist you in attaining your goals.

Schedule: Our awards are announced biannually, and our calendar is as follows: 2011 Winter Awards__Application Deadline: September 30th.
Awards announced December 1, 2011. Apply Online. INFO: http://www.sustainableartsfoundation.org/ .

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AMA GRANT: International: AMA supports mobility within the African continent by providing the costs of travel, visa and travel insurance for the duration of stay. AMA supports all artists and cultural operators living and working in Africa for travels within and between the African regions. It supports the travel of artists and cultural professionals working in the following artistic fields:
- Performing arts: theatre, dance, story telling...etc.
- Music
- Visual arts
- Cinema
- Literature

Art Moves Africa (AMA) aims to facilitate cultural and artistic exchanges within the African continent. AMA offers travel funds to artists, arts professionals and cultural operators living and working in Africa to travel within the continent in order to engage in the exchange of information, the enhancement of skills, the development of informal networks and the pursuit of cooperation. Deadline: September 1, 2011
INFO: http://www.artmovesafrica.org/ .

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ARTIST CALL FOR ENTRIES: National: Online: ArtJury.com. Exhibition Dates; One full year Emerging Artist Portfolios Wanted. Venue; Art Network News Quarterly; Museum Guide to Regional Art. Awards: Dedicated pages in our online magazines. Juror: Staff. Eligibility: Age 18 or older. Evaluation of sample portfolio images must show consistent high skill level to qualify. Our magazines are sent to more than 500 American art museums each quarter. There is No Initial Evaluation Fee. No Commission. Deadline: November 8, 2011. INFO: Bill Johnson; http://www.artjury.com/ , Prospectus > http://www.artjury.com/ .

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MAJOR JACKSON: Regional: Greencastle, IN: Event: DePauw University, English Department. Kelly Visiting Writers Series. Peeler Auditorium. Major Jackson reading on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 beginning at 7:30pm. Major Jackson's books include Holding Company, Hoops, and Leaving Saturn . He has been winner of the Cave Canem Poetry Prize and a finalist for a National Book Critics Circle Award. He is a recipient of a Whiting Writers' Award and has been honored by the Pew Fellowship in the Arts and the Witter Bynner Foundation in conjunction with the Library of Congress. He served as a creative arts fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University and as the Jack Kerouac Writer-in-Residence at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Major Jackson is the Richard Dennis Green and Gold Professor at University of Vermont and a core faculty member of the Bennington Writing Seminars. He serves as the Poetry Editor of the Harvard Review. INFO: http://www.depauw.edu/ , 765-658-4800 , http://www.depauw.edu/acad/english/VisitingWriters.asp .

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VIEW TWO @ IMA: Regional: INDPLS, IN: 4000 Michigan Rd. The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA). See Both Stellar Exhibitions: Pair "Dynasty & Divinity: Ife Art in Ancient Nigeria" with "Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial" and receive the special $14 combination price. The Dial exhibition closes September 18th, so don't miss your chance to see what TIME Magazine has called "..a triumphant new retrospective.." and Ife works that have left Nigeria for the first time featuring the artistic accomplishments of the Yoruba people, a unique 12th- to 15th-century civilization in what is today southwestern Nigeria. INFO: www.imamuseum.org/ , 317-923-1331 .

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ARTPOST IN AUGUST: South Bend, IN: “What’s Going On: Contemporary Art From Detroit,” on display through August 28th. This show, curated by Steve Panton of 2739 Edwin Gallery, in Hamtramck, Michigan, presents a loosely compiled survey of Detroit area artists whose work results in some form of representation of the city. Wide-ranging in terms of media, approach and ambition, the intent is to highlight work that shows perception, empathy and an avoidance of the clichéd.

Participating Artists include: Jide Aje, Rebecca Cook, Anthony Bacon, Maurice Greenia, Jr., Gary Schwartz, Scott Hocking, Toby Millman, Kathleen Rashid, Clinton Snider and Bryant Tillman.

COMING In September: September 1 – October 30, 2011 artists Ruth Andrews and Mike Slaski. Hrs: Thurs/Fri. 12-6, Sun. 12-4. INFO: 574-287-6293 , info@artpostblog.com .

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TRY YOUR HAND AT WRITING FOR CHILDREN: National: Gainesville, Fl: Wild Onion Press is offering $500 and publication of a story that fits their mission of Books Starring Kids with Physical Differences. This prize is inspired by Grace Mary McClelland, whose award-winning picture book educates, inspires, entertains and engenders compassion in all readers as it changes perceptions of physical difference. The Prize Committee is made up of Wild Onion Press editors, illustrators, book designer, educational consultants as well as Grace McClelland and her family who will review the recommended final three.

Manuscripts may be of any length in the genres of picture book, chapter book, middle-grade or young adult memoir or novel. The main character must be in a heroic role in which a physical difference is not a disability but merely an outstanding characteristic. The winning manuscript will be available for sale on the Wild Onion Press website and through online booksellers, including Amazon.com. Deadline January 1, 2012. The winning manuscript will be announced May 1, 2012 with publication following.
INFO: http://wildonionpress.com/manuscriptcontest.htm , 352-213-5740 .

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KAY WESTHUES AND JAKE WEBSTER: Regional: Hamtramck, MI: The 2739 Edwin Gallery, 2739 Edwin_Floor # 2. Event Dates; On Exhibition through August 28, 2011. "Water/Rock/Wood" Two South Bend artists take the most elemental of materials and re-work them to tell very human stories. Webster exhibits a series of new aerated cement pieces, as well as carved wood sculptures. Westhues will show 'Well Stories,' photos and video about public artesian wells and people who visit them. INFO: edwin2739@airpost.net .

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LITERARY CONTEST: National: Online: New Orleans, LA: 26th Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Contests. 2012 Fiction Contest. The Festival is pleased to announce our 2012 Fiction Contest. Accepting submissions by mail and Online through November 15, 2011.

Judge: Amy Hempel
Grand Prize:
* $1,500
* Domestic airfare (up to $500) and French Quarter accommodations to attend the 2012 Festival in New Orleans (March 21-25, 2012)
* VIP All-Access Festival pass for 2012 ($500 value)
* Public reading at a literary panel at the 2012 Festival (March 21-25, 2012)
* Publication (details TBA)
Top Ten Finalists Prize: A panel pass($75 value) to the 2012 Festival.
INFO: contests@tennesseewilliams.net .

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JOB OPP IN INDY: National/Regional: Indianapolis, IN: Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA). IMA Seeks Manager of Teacher & Adult Programs. This staff member conceives, develops, and leads IMA programs that empower school and college/university educators, as well as leaders of community-engaged organizations, to integrate the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s collections, exhibitions and historic properties into their work with young people and adults. This position works with colleagues in Audience Engagement and other IMA departments to develop offerings that mentor and provide professional development opportunities for educators, community leaders, and others that build skills in discussion facilitation, especially Visual Thinking Strategies. He or she plays a leading role in working with teachers who participate in the Viewfinders elementary school program, and with university faculty members who participate in the Viewfinders In-Service to Pre-Service project. This manager helps develop and applies the best evaluation tools for IMA programs. The Manager mentors teachers and other adults in facilitation techniques that use art to foster critical thinking and language skills. Position includes supervisory responsibilities. M.A. in Education, Art Education, Art History, Museum Studies or a related field required; experience working with schools, and with presenting formal and informal educational programming is required. Familiarity with theories and principles related to art education, State Learning Standards, and the ability to design programs and resources to creatively address them is important. Full position description and application instructions at; INFO: http://www.des03.com/t/20541219/66444912/54544739/0/?c4e129f6=aW5keWFydHNlbGlzdC0yIDA4LzE3LzIwMTEgMTc6MTU6NDU%3d&x=2f04c4bb .

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ANOTHER JOB OPP: National/Regional: INDPLS, IN: Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA). IMA Seeks Director of Audience Engagement: The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) seeks qualified candidates to fill the role of Director of Audience Engagement. Leading the museum’s efforts to provide meaningful experiences with art to diverse audiences both onsite and online, the Director of Audience Engagement will work directly with senior museum leaders to define strategies for engagement and learning. The Director of Audience Engagement will lead a team of staff, whose focus is to encourage and support the engagement of visitors with the museum’s diverse mission of art, design, and nature. The Director of Audience Engagement will base their work on current research and best practices in the fields of museum education, educational psychology, visitor studies, and art history, evaluating their results. The Director will innovate methods that encourage conversational engagement of visitors with the museum’s rich collections and programs. The Director will serve as an advocate for aesthetic development and critical thinking in schools, and will lead staff in creating partnerships with K-12 and university programs. Successful candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of how to engage family audiences and the general public with a welcoming and accessible approach. The Director will also initiate, plan, and manage a diverse portfolio of grants that support the efforts of Audience Engagement. Advanced degree in Art History, or Art Education required, as well as a minimum of 5 years experience in art education in a museum setting. INFO: Complete Job Description; http://www.imamuseum.org/about/jobs .

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RFS ~ A-I-R: National: Seattle, WA: Seattle Seeks Request For Submission for an Artist-in-Residence for Seattle City Light Conservation Programs. The Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Seattle City Light, seeks an artist-in-residence to highlight City Light's conservation projects. The artist will study the utility's energy conservation programs and develop a series of innovative projects to bring awareness to conservation. The artist will also implement a project illuminating City Light's conservation and sustainability efforts for display at Seattle Center's Next Fifty anniversary celebration in 2012. The artist-in-residence will develop his or her own projects and identify conservation-related projects for other artists.

Eligibility: Open to individual artists residing in the United States.

Budget: The artist will receive $15,000 for an initial three-month residency, and additional funding to extend the residency up to a year. Approximately $140,000 is available for implementation of artwork projects by both the artist-in-residence and other artists. Fees are all-inclusive of travel expenses, taxes and other project costs.

Deadline: 11pm., Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 (Pacific Daylight Time).

INFO: Ruri Yampolsky, Public Art Program Director; Ruri.Yampolsky@seattle.gov , 206-684-7309 ,
Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs; http://www.seattle.gov/arts/ , Seattle City Light: http://www.seattle.gov/light/ , Next Fifty; http://www.thenextfifty.org/ , Application INFO:
https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=790 .

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REFLECTIONS: Regional/Local: INDPLS, IN: Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St. Art Transforming Lives: Friday, September 23, 2011 from 7:30 - 10:30pm. Join us for cocktails, a strolling supper, & silent auction of art created by noted artists and more! An evening of art, entertainment, and reflection to benefit VSA Indiana and access to the arts. Tickets are $75 each, ($50 of each ticket purchased is tax deductible.)

Participating Artists include: Lynne Medsker, Jenny Elkins-Angleton, Phil O'malley, Margaret Olsen, M. K. Watkins, Tracy Gritter, Anthony Radford, Stephanie Lewis Robertson, Emily Compton, Yasha Persson, Christy Shaffer, Warren Miller, Bella Schatzi, D. DelReverda-Jennings and others!
INFO: 317-974-4123 , http://www.vsai.org/reflections.htm#P .

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FLAVA FRESH VIII !
2011 - 2012
::: Annual Juried, Multiple Exhibition Presentation of Contemporary Fine Art :::

2011 - 2012 FLAVA FRESH 8 ! Annual Juried, Multiple Art Exhibition Presentation Series;
Regional / National: Indianapolis, IN: Features Local, Regional and National artists!

LAST CHANCE TO VIEW! 2ND Exhibition: "TRANSCENDENCE" @ Gallery 924 at the Arts Council of Indianapolis located 924 N. Pennsylvania St. All new work! Great Media Reviews! Exhibition closes on Friday, August 26th, 2011. INFO: 317-631-3301 , http://www.indyarts.org/ , URBANEDART@aol.com .

3RD and FINAL EXHIBITION: The North College Avenue Branch_Indianapolis Marion County Public Library (IMCPL), located 4180 N. College Ave. On View September 1st, 2011 - January 14th, 2012. ARTISTS' RECEPTION and AWARDS will be held on Friday, October 14, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:30pm. Free! and Open to the Public! INFO: 317-275-4320 , http://www.imcpl.org/ , URBANEDART@aol.com .

Participating Artists: Walter Johnson, Paula Tracy, Nicole D. Powell, Carl Hazelwood, Michael Evans, Meg Rainwater, Jerome Neal, A. Tony Melendez, Dana Rae Roudebush, Mike Graves, Tasha Vaden-Beckwith, Pat Mack, Ibou Ibrahima Ndoye, Anthony Radford, DeAnna L. Cannon, Heath A. Holland, Phillip Chestnut, Catisha Coates, Jerome Webster Chambers, Jeana M. L. Ouattara, Deloris 'Lodi' Drane, Derrick Carter, Walter 'Lobyn' Hamilton,
D. Del Reverda-Jennings_Founder~Independent Curator.

Sponsors: The Indianapolis Marion County Public Library (IMCPL). / Arts Council of Indianapolis ~ Indianapolis Arts Garden ~ Gallery 924. / PRIZM® The Artist's Supply Store® . / The Great Frame UP. / Cheap Joe's Art Stuff. / The Indiana Herald Newspaper. / MELANGE. / URBANE D'ART Inc. / The BAR at the AMBASSADOR. /

Free! And Open to the Public!

INFO: UrbaneDArt@aol.com , http://www.ddelreverda-j.blogspot.com/ ,
www.indyarts.org/ www.IMCPL.org , URBANEDART@aol.com .

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INDY ~ OHIO ARTISTS FEATURED: Regional/Local: INDPLS, IN: Art With A Heart provides hands-on visual art instruction to children and youth at risk in Indianapolis. Children who participated in the Summer Camp 2011 at Art With Heart_Indianapolis and their families received a "Career Resource Guide" which was distributed to them at the end of Camp in July. The informative Guide included a section of role models that the children would be able to relate to and draw inspiration from. Featured Artists were: Clifford Darrett, Professor Vance Farrow, Bernie Carreño and Yours truly, D. DelReverda-Jennings.

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CRYSTAL V. RHODES: The two act version of "The Trip," by Indy based playwright Rhodes, which opened the 201-2011 theatre season at the ETA Theatre in Chicago, has been nominated for seven Black Theatre Alliance Awards for the 2010-2011 Performing Arts Season. The nominations are; Best Play – The Trip., Best Direction of a Play – Mignon McPherson Nance., Best Writing of a Play – Crystal V. Rhodes., Best Ensemble – The Trip., Best Featured Actress in a Play (Drama or Comedy) – Michaele Nicole., Best Lighting Design – Kathy Perkins., Best Sound Design – Darryl Goodman, Sr. The Trip is Rhodes second play to be nominated for this prestigious award, "Stoops" won seven out of ten of its nominations for the award. INFO: www.crystalrhodes.com ,
http://nubianlit.com/author-spotlight/crystal-rhodes/ .

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CHECK OUT JEROME CHAMBERS' VIDEO OF 'TRANSCENDENCE' : Online: View the work of Video Documentarian Jerome Webster Chambers' filming of the recent "TRANSCENDENCE" Art Exhibition and Opening Artists' Reception, held at Gallery 924 _ Arts Council of Indianapolis located 924 N. Pennsylvania St. This FLAVA FRESH 8 ! event was the second of three 2011-2012 art exhibition presentations in an annual series which features a multi-cultural group of Local, Regional and National Contemporary Artists. D. Del Reverda-Jennings ~Founding Artist/Independent Curator. Jerome Webster Chambers / Video Documentarian.
INFO: http://youtu.be/aP_T3y8xUA4 , Also View : The Arts Council of Indianapolis Introductory Video for "TRANSCENDENCE" @ http://www.artscouncilofindianapolis.org/gallery924/ .

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SEEKING TO REPRESENT ARTISTS: Regional: Carmel, IN: ArtSplash Gallery in Carmel, IN. Prospective artists will need to have a history of 5 years or more of showing experience in either art fairs or galleries and at least 5 years working in the same art genre. Works considered; 2D and 3D: sculpture, glass, paintings/pastels, fine art photography, high-end ceramics and mixed-media. INFO: Send 5 to 10 digital examples of work, resumé, show history to: info@carmelartsplash.com , www.carmelartsplash.com , 317-564-4834 .

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AUGUSTA KENTUCKY: Regional: Augusta, KY: The Augusta Rotary and the quaint historic Rivertown City of Augusta is searching for Artists and Vendors for the annual 2011 Heritage Days Festival to Buy, Sell or Trade. Event Dates; September 2 - 5th. We are looking for homemade crafts, painters, wood craftmen, craftspeople, antique dealers, folk artists, face painters, dolls, military surplus items, flea market items, farmers market, leather goods, sports goods, old time photos, framing, secondhand shops, dealers, hunters, bass pro guys, chic and shabby items, landscaping and flowers, and more. Dirt cheap Vending Spaces in a shady area with electric! Vendors will receive a Thank you Goodie Bag! INFO: http://www.augustaky.com/ , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITFIF8ZJsdU .

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FOUNTAIN SQUARE ART FAIR: Event Date; September 17, 2011. Are you an artist with something to sell? Register now to rent your booth space for Indy's hippest urban art fair on Indy's coolest art day! Booth Fees only $70, and you can even participate in Masterpiece In A Day & the Fountain Square Art Fair & the Fountain Square Art Parade! INFO: http://www.discoverfountainsquare.com/events/FSartFair/artfair.cfm .

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CULTURE SHAPES COMMUNITY: National: Washington, DC: Culture Shapes Community recognizes and encourages neighborhood based arts and cultural organizations as unique stakeholders in poor neighborhoods experiencing economic and demographic shifts. This is accomplished through programs that search out and make use of neighborhood identity and public space, that promote social integration among mixed-income and mixed-race residents, that offer opportunities for upward economic mobility and that empower all to have a strong voice for fair and equitable neighborhood change. INFO: 202-276-6503, fax: 202-466-4845 ,OR, Write>> 1429 21st Street, NW, Washington DC
20036.

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ARTOGRAPHY GRANT: National: This national, competitive grantmaking program provides grants of $80,000 to $100,000 annually, over two years for general operating expenses to 8 exemplary arts organizations. Recipients must be focused on demographic change, aesthetic innovation, and critical social engagement. Applicants have to be an American based, non-profit organization classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity and have a minimum five-year history of programming in any single or combination of arts disciplines.

Artography: Arts in a Changing America is a grant and documentation program created to nurture exemplary art-making that both acknowledges and engages the shifting national demographic landscape. We seek a deeper level of understanding of the impact that changing populations, cultures, and aesthetics are having on the American arts community.

For Artography, exceptional artistic practice is the standard by which investigations into diversity must be manifested and understood. Artists and arts organizations should be empowered to describe (and inscribe) their own practices, and develop their own language of identity. INFO: http://artsinachangingamerica.net/ .

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PLAYWRITING CONTEST: National: Englewood, CO: Shubert Fendrich Memorial Playwriting Contest - Held annually to encourage the development of quality theatrical material for educational and community theatres. One winner is selected each year (submissions are ongoing) and announced on June 1. Submissions should include application form (available on website), a full copy of your manuscript, a recording of music (if applicable), proof of production, and SASE if you would like your script returned. Individuals currently published by Pioneer Drama Service are not eligible for this contest. Pioneer Drama Service employees are also excluded. All plays accepted for publication will be considered contest finalists. The contest winner will receive a $1,000 royalty advance in addition to publication. NO FEE. INFO: 1-800- 333-7262 , playwrights@pioneerdrama.com , http://www.pioneerdrama.com/stuff/contest.html .

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2 – 4 WEEK RESIDENCIES AVAILABLE: National: Carlisle, KY: Artcroft Center for Arts and Humanities – Residencies of an average of 2 - 8 weeks for visual artists, writers, actors, and performance artists. Residency provides housing, studio, and meals; artist responsible for Residency Fee ($40/day), Deposit (10% of residency fee), travel, materials, and local transportation. Application Fee -$25. INFO: 859-473-0552 , artcroft@msn.com , http://www.artcroft.org/ ,OR, Write > Artcroft Center for Arts and Humanities, 2075 Johnson Rd., Carlisle, KY. 40311 .

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TRUE CRIME: National: Pittsburgh, PA: "Call for True Crime Essays." For an upcoming issue, Creative Nonfiction is seeking new essays about true crimes—detailed reports of premeditation, follow-through and aftermath, whether gleaned from police blotters or the news, passed down as small-town legend or family lore, or committed in cold blood. We want true stories of petty theft, identity theft, embezzlement or first-degree murder; of jaywalking, selling (or maybe buying) weed or assault; of crimes and punishments and unsolved mysteries. Think "The Devil in the White City" (Larson), "In Cold Blood" (Capote) and "Iphigenia in Forest Hills" (Malcolm); or "Half a Life" (Strauss), "Lucky" (Sebold) and "The Night of the Gun" (Carr). If it’s against the law and someone—maybe even you!—did it anyway, we want to know all about it. We’re looking for well-written prose, rich with detail and a distinctive voice. Essays can be serious, humorous or somewhere in between. Creative Nonfiction editors will award $1000 for Best Essay.

Guidelines: Essays must be unpublished, 4,000 words maximum, postmarked by September 30, 2011, and clearly marked “True Crime” on both the essay and the outside of the envelope. There is a $20 reading fee (or send a reading fee of $25 to include a 4-issue CNF subscription–U.S. submitters only); multiple entries are welcome ($20/essay) as are entries from outside the U.S. (though due to shipping costs, the subscription deal is not valid). Please send manuscript, accompanied by a cover letter with complete contact information including the title of the essay, word count, SASE and payment to:

Creative Nonfiction
Attn: True Crime
5501 Walnut Street, Suite 202
Pittsburgh, PA. 15232 .

Deadline: September 30, 2011. INFO: http://www.creativenonfiction.org/ , http://www.creativenonfiction.org/thejournal/submittocnf.htm .

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RUDOLF NISSIM PRIZE FOR THE BEST SCORE: International: New York, NY: The ASCAP Foundation Rudolf Nissim Prize - Accepting Submission of New Compostions. Rudolf Nissim, former head of ASCAP's Foreign Department, left a substantial bequest to The ASCAP Foundation for an annual prize for the best score, requiring a conductor, submitted by a writer member of ASCAP. Dr. Nissim joined the ASCAP staff immediately after he settled in the United States in 1940. He had been Managing Director of AKM, the Austrian Performing Rights Society. His first accomplishment at ASCAP was the establishment of a Serious Music Department for licensing the performances of works by the Society's concert composers. For nearly four decades thereafter, his dedication to contemporary music and its creators was an inspiration to his colleagues. The ASCAP Foundation/Rudolf Nissim Prize is a fitting memorial to this devoted friend of composers.
A $5000 Cash Prize is presented annually to an ASCAP concert composer for a work requiring a conductor that has not been performed professionally. A jury of conductors selects the winning score. Previous winners are ineligible.

How to apply: Each applicant must submit the score of one published or unpublished concert work requiring a conductor scored for full orchestra, chamber orchestra, or large wind/brass ensemble (with or without soloists and/or chorus) not previously premiered or scheduled for professional premiere at any future date. A work with a performance history will be eligible only if earlier performances were, in the judgment of the Committee, clearly non-professional. For this exception to be granted, information regarding previous performances (including programs and announcements) must be submitted with the score, in a separate envelope.

Works which set a text protected by copyright must include permission of the author or the author's representative. Download Application Materials in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format*

Judges: A committee of three conductors. Submission Deadline: Postmark no later than November 15, 2011. Score Entry must be received no later than December 1, 2011.

Anonymity: All works must be submitted anonymously, with a pseudonym appearing on the score. A separate envelope containing the pseudonym AND the actual name, address and biography of the composer should be attached.

Inquiries and/or submissions should be addressed to:

Frances Richard
The ASCAP Foundation Rudolf Nissim Prize
One Lincoln Plaza
New York, NY. 10023

Deadline: 11/15/2011. INFO: concertmusic@ascap.com .

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CHICAGO MIXTAPE: Regional/International: Chicago, IL: Chicago Mixtape Seeks Music Submissions - Create Profile and Add Shows to Calendar. Chicago Mixtape continues to innovate and expand its vision. Its weekly e-mailings of 'mixtapes' - collections of material submitted and chosen for quality, then mailed out to subscribers for free - continues, while the website now offers new possibilities:

Bands and Solo Artists may now create a simple profile (website, featured song) and add/update their upcoming performances in the Chicago area, as well as outside Chicago and outside the U.S. at any time.

This artist show calendar is another great way that artists can keep their name before the public, and promote their performances. INFO: http://www.chicagomixtape.com/calendar/ .

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DARLING FOUNDRY: International: Montreal, Canada: A-I-R: The Darling Foundry believes that international exchanges bring an indispensable cultural dynamic, stimulating creativity and creating lasting international links. In addition to their involvement in the Darling Foundry’s exhibitions, many foreign artists are welcomed in residency. The Darling Foundry’s studios are live-in spaces offered to artists from around the world.

Artists in residency have the opportunity to entirely devote themselves to their creation in a new engaging environment. At home in the Darling Foundry, the artists are rapidly immersed in Montreal’ s artistic community, multiplying professional and personal contacts, benefiting from inspirational structures dedicated to the creation and production of visual art. Studio visits, open-door events, educational activities, and exhibitions are also regularly organised to facilitate integration.

Thanks to government support, the Darling Foundry currently hosts four residency programs:

FRANCE-QUEBEC EXCHANGE RESIDENCY:
This program offers young French and Quebecois artists a trans-Atlantic experience. Established in 1995, this program is based on a reciprocal agreement between the Darling Foundry (Montreal) and Point Éphémère (Paris). Four artists per year are invited for a three-month residency.

Partners: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications de France, Délégation au développement et aux affaires internationales. Consulat Général de France à Québec. Ambassade du Canada à Paris.
Office franco-québécois pour la jeunesse. Délégation du Québec à Paris.

SWISS RESIDENCY OF THE CONSEIL DES ARTS ET DES LETTRES DU QUÉBEC:
This is a residency for Swiss artists under the auspices of an exchange program between the cities of Montreal and Basel. Two Swiss artists per year are invited for a six-month residency.

THE CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY:
This residency is for internationally established artists from around the world. Welcomed for six months, artists are given a production bursary that allows them to present their works publicly during their stay.

THE CONSEIL DES ARTS DE MONTRÉAL RESIDENCY OF THE AMERICAS:
A newcomer to the Darling Foundry, this residency encourages artistic exchanges in the Americas from North, South, East and West, including within Canada. Visual artists are eligible for a four-month residency and curators for a two-month stay.

Time: February 1 to April 30, 2012. Deadline: September 30 2011.
INFO: http://www.fonderiedarling.org/encourager_e/index.html .

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EXHIBITION PROPOSALS OPEN CALL 2012: Regional: Milwaukee, WI: Walker's Point Center for the Arts. WPCA is a nonprofit organization in support of visual and performing arts and education. For nearly 25 years, WPCA has prided itself on being a haven for the youth of our community, as well as a place to showcase Milwaukee’s premiere artistic talent. With two gallery spaces and seven yearly exhibitions, WPCA has formed a firm grounding as one of Milwaukee’s premier art venues. Our East and South galleries allow us to showcase emerging and established artists from around the country. Our exhibitions aim to reinforce dialogue and bring together the diverse cultural and art communities that Milwaukee offers.

Furthermore, WPCA seeks to enhance the fellowship and vibrancy of Walker’s Point. We provide a welcoming, safe and diverse cultural environment for children, artists and the public in order to maintain an active community. The center fosters creativity in children through innovative teaching, in addition to encouraging public and community initiative through social development. Deadline: September 15, 2011. INFO: Mary Overman; maryo@wpca-milwaukee.org , 414-672-2787 x13 , http://www.wpca-milwaukee.org/ , staff@wpca-milwaukee.org , http://wpca-milwaukee.org/gallery/submission-guidelines/ .

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ART342 RESIDENCY – ARTIST COMMUNITY: International: Fort Collins, CO: ART342 is located alongside the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, Colorado and approximately 60 miles north of Denver. ART342 is now accepting artist-in-residence applications for 14 week and 6 week residencies in 2012.

ART342 offers 14-week and 6-week residencies to emerging and established artists, writers and composers. Studios, a kiln and basic equipment are available for most visual artists, including ceramicists. Quiet spaces exist for creative or scholarly writers. The composer’s studio is outfitted with a Steinway B, computers and software for writing and recording.

Awards for accepted applicants include 24-hour access to free studios, living space and a modest stipend. Residents are responsible for personal expenses and travel to and from the site.
Situated in a semi-rural area, ART342 is just 6 miles north of Historic Old Town in Fort Collins. Up to 7 studios and 5 living spaces are maintained as private places for creative work. Pets, children, visitors and partners are strongly discouraged.

$30 Nonrefundable Application Fee. Deadlines: All Spring 2012 Residencies: October 1, 2011. Deadline for all Summer and Fall 2012 residencies: February 1, 2012. INFO: Amy Reckley; info@art342.org , 970-430-0347 , http://www.art342.org/index.php , http://www.art342.org/ , On-line Application: https://art342.slideroom.com/ .

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TOP TEN ART COMPETITION: International: Artrom Gallery. Now Accepting Submissions to "Abstract Consequences." Abstract Art... is part of the constant change and vital searching that energizes every true art. (Leonard Brooks)

To be a poet with line, form, color, space and composition and to use each of these elements to evoke something that moves beyond object and materials is the work of the abstract artist. To have the capacity to comunicate sensations directly without definitions, parameters or concept is an extremely delicate and intense process.

Artists who offer themselves up to this creative process and have the courage to break boundaries and limits merit our attention and respect. It is a matter of letting go into the process, of being present in the moment in which inspiration takes possession and moves the creative instinct.

Now accepting entry submissions in painting, photography and digital work. We encourage all artists to participate by sending in your best 5 images. Entry Deadline: September 30th, 2011. INFO:
http://www.artromgallery.com/ , info@artromgallery.com .

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SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW: International: Washington, DC: The National Building Museum. The 2012 Smithsonian Craft Show is now open for business and Co-chairs Anne-Lise Auclair-Jones and Ann Peel invite all eligible candidates to apply for this 30th Anniversary celebration of American craft. As in the past, the exhibitors will be selected by a jury of three highly qualified independent experts. The Smithsonian Women's Committee asks the jurors to identify the most accomplished artists in their respective media, whose work is innovative, well conceived and expertly executed. The jury is asked to strive for a show that is well balanced among the various media. All qualified candidates are considered equally.

Application Fee $50 nonrefundable, Online Applications. For the first time, Craft Show applicants are being given the opportunity to highlight their use of materials that are green, recycled, reclaimed and repurposed by applying for the Mixed Media category or by mentioning their use of such materials in their artists' statements for any category. Deadline: September 18, 2011_Midnight EST. Jury Notification: October 31, 2011. INFO: Heidi A. Austreng, SWC Program Coordinator; austrpr@si.edu , 888-832-9554 , http://www.smithsoniancraftshow.org/ ,OR, Mail to: MRC 037 PO Box 37012, Washington, DC. 20013 .

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AUDITIONS FOR COLORED GIRLS: Regional: Louisville, KY: Rush Trowel Entertainment is hosting auditions for the award winning stage play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf" by Ntozake Shange. In honor of the critically acclaimed play and movie, RTE is seeking: 7 Female roles, for a play with music. Roles include WOMAN IN RED, BLUE, PURPLE, YELLOW, BROWN, GREEN, ORANGE. Women of Color from the African Diaspora (African American, Caribbean, Latin, African or bi-racial), ages 21 - 45. They play innocence, but with substance and seasoning. No theater/acting experience necessary. No preparation required. Just come!

Louisville Callbacks: Thursday, August 25 REHEARSALS: Begin in September 2011 PERFORMANCES: October 6-9, 2011 w/possible extension to Oct 16, 2011. Kentucky Center for the Arts, Mex Theater, Directed by: Rush Trowel & Jackie Thompson, Produced by: Rush Trowel Entertainment. Louisville Auditions: Thursday, August 25 at 6:00pm. 1228 S. Jackson Street. INFO: 502-713-4359 ,
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MIDWEST ADMINISTRATORS SCHOLARSHIPS: Regional/Specific/Midwest: Chicago, IL: The Joyce Foundation. Alliance of Artists Communities, 20th Anniversary Conference. Event Dates; October 19 - 22, 2011. Scholarships are available to the Alliance of Artists Communities' 2011 conference for arts administrators of color from the Midwest. The conference will explore support for today's artists — visual artists, writers, music- and dance-makers, filmmakers, and more — in one of the country's most culturally diverse and active cities. All are welcome!

Examine the relevance of place in art-making and arts organizations and develop artist-centered approaches to engaging our communities and developing healthy organizations. From nuts-and-bolts sessions on organizational management, to hearing from artists about their creative practice, to conversations exploring cultural trends and the role of artists in society today, to tours and events showcasing Chicago's neighborhoods and alternative arts spaces, join your colleagues in Chicago this fall!

Conference underwriting and $500 in travel support are available for administrators who identify as people of color and are residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, or Wisconsin. Scholarships are made possible thanks to the generous support of The Joyce Foundation. Registration fees will be waived for accepted applicants and participants will receive a $500 travel grant following the conference. INFO: Ways to Save; www.artistcommunities.org/conference .

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FOLK FESTIVAL: National: Norcross, GA: Slotin Folk Fest 2011. North Atlanta Trade Center. Event Date; Friday, August 19 - 21, 2011. August 19th, from 5:00 - 10:00pm. The 18th Annual Folk Fest is The World's Greatest Folk Art Show and Sale featuring the best in Self-Taught Art, Southern Folk Pottery, Outsider Art and Antique and Anonymous Folk Art. 100 Galleries from all across the country fill the giant 85,000 square foot facility at the North Atlanta Trade Center. Each year 10,000-12,000 visitors enjoy this shopper's paradise. There is truly something for everyone, from Museum-Quality Art to affordable gifts. It's fun for the whole family.

$15 (includes Weekend Admission & Free T-shirt), Saturday, August 20, $7, Sunday, August 21, $7.

The North Atlanta Trade Center
1700 Jeurgens Ct. Norcross, GA.
1-85 & Indian Trail Rd. Exit 101.

INFO: 770-532-1115 , folkfest@slotinfolkart.com , http://www.slotinfolkart.com/ .

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MAC WORTHINGTON WANTS YOU! Regional: Columbus, OH: Located in the heart of Columbus' Short North Art District. Call to Artists, Gallery Exhibition. Paintings, photography, digital, mixed mediums & sculpture - all subject matters, styles & mediums. Submission INFO: http://www.macworthington.com/artist_app.aspx , Macwartist@aol.com , 614-582-6788 .

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TRI-STATE ARTISANS: Regional: Batesville, IN: A recently established artisan gallery and retail center is looking to bring together an array of diverse, unique and dedicated artisans with a passion for their medium. We currently house 23 different artisans, ranging from wood works, dog clothing, jewelry, purses and wallets made from recycled billboards, hand painted slate garden signs and oil paintings, amongst many, many more. We stock a variety of works, from artisans based in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.

Our overall objective is to create an established art gallery and retail center, in which a multitude of different art media's, are brought together in one place. We strive to promote the artist and their work, while giving the local community access to such diversity. Furthermore, Tri-State Artisans participates in several shows and festivals throughout the year, allowing your work to be seen at many outdoor and indoor functions. This gives our artists another great opportunity to have their work on show to a vast array of consumers.

Tri-State Artisans has many opportunities for growth and expansion and we are always looking for skilled artisans located in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio to join our fast expanding gallery. We charge $25 per month -- Artisans must commit to a three month contract -- and a 10% commission fee for any product sold. In return you receive:
> Local marketing
> Exposure at shows
> Inclusion in our email blast that reaches up to 4,000 people /month
> Opportunity to be our "Featured Artist"
> Demonstration Availability
Get the exposure you need to grow your clientele and contact us today.
INFO: http://www.tsartisans.com/ , 812-528-5748 .

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SACATAR RESIDENCY: International: Itaparica, Brazil/ South America. Instituto Sacatar. Sacatar Open Application Process 2012-2013. Approximately twenty Fellowships to be awarded, to artists of all ages, all nationalities and in all creative disciplines, creative individuals of all ages, nationalities and artistic disciplines may apply. Sacatar provides reimbursement for roundtrip airfare, studio, room and board for eight-week residency sessions. Fellowships do not include a stipend. Artists are responsible for incidental expenses and all working materials. Application process opens September 1, 2011. NonRefundable Application Fee -$35 USD. Apply Online. Deadline: January 16, 2012. INFO: http://www.sacatar.org/ , info@sacatar.org .

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USA INTERNATIONAL GRANT: International: Baltimore, MD: MidAtlantic Arts. USArtists InternationaI (USAI) 2012 grant rounds: USArtists International provides support for American dance, music, and theater ensembles and solo artists invited to perform at significant international festivals or engagements that represent extraordinary career opportunities anywhere in the world outside the United States and its territories. The application deadline for the first of three grant rounds of the 2012 program will be Tuesday, September 6, 2011 for projects taking place between November 1, 2011 and October 31, 2012. This is a receipt deadline. For links to the online eGrant system, program guidelines and application visit Online. INFO: Sara Nash; saran@midatlanticarts.org , http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/pat_presentation/us_artists/guidelines.html .

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CONTEMPORARY ARTIST FELLOWSHIP: Regional / Specific: INDPLS, IN: Efroymson Contemporary Arts Fellowships. 2011 Fellowship Guidelines Announced for Contemporary Visual Artists in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.

Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) is now accepting applications for contemporary visual artists that reside in select cities and counties in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio . The Efroymson Family Fund, a donor-advised fund of CICF, will be awarding (5) $20,000 unrestricted awards to contemporary visual artists.

Eligibility Requirements:
AGE 25 or older by September 2011.
RESIDENT of select counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky or Ohio as of September 2010.
Documentation providing full-time residency as of September 2010 is required.
COMMITMENT to reside in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio or Kentucky during the duration of the one year fellowship (November 2011 - November 2012).

Categories: Eligible artists must work in one of the following mediums:
Ceramics
Installation art
New media (computer generated or 3-D art)
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Geographic Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must prove that they have resided in one of the following counties since September 2010.

Indiana: Any of Indiana's 92 counties.

Illinois: Champaign, Ford, Piatt or Vermillion.

Kentucky: Boone, Bourbon, Braken, Bullitt, Campbell, Clark, Fayette, Gallatin, Grant, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Kenton, Madison, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Pendleton, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble or Woodford.

Ohio: Brown, Butler, Clermont, Delaware, Hamilton, Licking, Fairfield, Franklin, Madison, Pickaway Union or Warren.

Submission Information: (2 Part submission process)
Part 1: Submit the application cover form, a resume, age and residency documentation to Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF).

Part 2: Submit digital images and narrative responses on cicf.slideroom.com.

Applicants must meet all of the basic eligibility criteria at the time the application is due. Recipients of the 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Efroymson Contemporary Arts Fellowship are not eligible to apply.
Deadline: September 23, 2011 by 5:00pm. EST.

About Central Indiana Community Foundation:
Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) is a $585 million public foundation transforming the lives of central Indiana residents in three ways: consulting donors, family foundations and their professional advisors on charitable giving; awarding grants to effective not-for-profit organizations; and providing leadership to address community needs and seize opportunities. CICF was established in 1997 as a partnership between The Indianapolis Foundation, serving Marion County since 1916, and Legacy Fund, serving Hamilton County since 1991. Learn more.

About the Efroymson Contemporary Arts Fellowships:
Now in its 7th year, the program was established by Jeremy Efroymson to increase public awareness of contemporary art in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio. Managed by Central Indiana Community Foundation since its inception in 2004, the program has awarded $600,000 to 30 individual contemporary artists. The intent of the fellowship is to reward creativity and encourage emerging and established individual artists by supporting their artistic development. Deadline: 9/23/2011 by 5:00pm. EST.
INFO: http://www.cicf.org/efroymson-contemporary-arts-fellowships , 317-634-2423 , http://www.cicf.org/ ,
Prospectus >
http://www.cicf.org/files/file/2011%20Efroymson%20Contemporary%20Arts%20Fellowship%20Guidelines%20and%20Application%20Form.pdf .

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ASHLAND U SEEKS EXHIBITION PROPOSALS: National: Ashland, OH: The Coburn Gallery of Ashland University is accepting proposals for individual or group exhibitions for the 2012/2013 exhibition season. Ashland University is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus. Proposals should include 15-20 digital jpeg images on CD, image list, artist resume, and artist statement. Notifications will be sent during the month of January 2012. Proposal packets will not be returned without SASE. Deadline September 30, 2011. INFO: 419-289-4142 , 800-882-1548 , http://www.ashland.edu/departments/art/coburn-gallery , Please mail proposal packets to > Cynthia C. Petry, The Coburn Gallery, 331 College Avenue, Ashland, OH. 44805.

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ROSEWOOD GALLERY: Regional/Specific: HxWxD Regional Sculpture Competition 2011: Cultural Arts Department, Rosewood Gallery. HWD, created by the Rosewood Gallery in 2007, is an opportunity for sculptors living in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia to exhibit quality and diverse sculpture through a juried exhibition. All types of 3D mediums are eligible including: clay, wood, fiber, stone, metal, glass, and mixed media.

The juror of HWD 2011 is Zachary Orcutt. Jurying will be done from digital files. The United Art and Education Awards (a total of $1,100) are presented at the discretion of the juror. Sales are encouraged, and a 30% commission will be retained from all purchases by the City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, sponsor for Rosewood Gallery. Deadline: Friday, September 9, 2011. INFO: 937-296-0294 , amy.anderson@ketteringoh.org ,
http://www.ketteringoh.org/newweb/departments/cultural_arts/cularts_rg_hwd.php .

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PROPOSALS SOUGHT FOR INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PROJECTS: International: The Netherlands: Jan van Eyck Academie Post-Academic Institute for Research and Production Fine Art, Design, Theory (JVE) :

Artists are invited to submit proposals for research projects for the coming year in the Fine Art department of the Jan van Eyck Academie. The Jan van Eyck Academie is an institute for research and production in the fields of fine art, design and theory. Every year, 48 international researchers realize their individual or collective projects in the artistic and critical environment that is the Jan van Eyck. Deadline: October 1 2011. INFO: http://www.janvaneyck.nl/ , info@janvaneyck.nl , week@janvaneyck.nl , +31 (0)43 350 37 37 , Fax; +31 (0)43 350 37 99 .

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2012 RESIDENCIES: International: New Smyrna Beach, FL: Residency #144. February 20 - March 11. 2012. 2012 Master Artists: Elizabeth Hand, sci-fi/fantasy. / Liz Lerman, choreography. / TJ Wilcox, visual arts. / Application Deadline: October 21, 2011. INFO: http://www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org/ , program@atlanticcenterforthearts.org , 386-427-6975 , Fax: 386-427-5669 .

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CALL FOR PLAYS: National: New York, NY: Revolving Stages Call For Plays by Black Playwrights. Seeking 10-minute plays by Black playwrights that reflect experiences of the global African Diaspora for staged readings at the Harlem YMCA’s Little Theatre. Playwrights must select their own director or direct or read their own plays. Limit of 1-3 characters. Performers will be paid a modest carfare. NO FEE. INFO: Send script with full contact information. Eleanor Herman, Executive Director, 94 East 1st St., #19J, New York, NY. 10019, Attention: Revolving Stage.

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CRAFTS NATIONAL: National: Topeka, KS: Crafts National. Event Dates; May 5-August 19, 2012 at the Mulvane Art Museum. This juried exhibition is open to US citizens age 18 and up. All work must be original, completely finished and ready to install.

Important Dates:
January 6, 2012 at midnight Application and Jury Fee submission Deadline.

February 15, 2012 Notification (by e-mail)
April 10, 2012 Deadline for shipping and hand delivery

Eligible media:Ceramics, glass, metal, fiber/textiles, beadwork, wood, handmade paper, mixed media. Fee is $35 for up to three entries, fee is non-refundable. Artists are responsible for roundtrip shipping and insurance. The Museum provides insurance on-site. Shipping Instructions, delivery/pickup information, etc. will be sent to artists selected to participate in the exhibition.

A catalog, including a list of participating artists, several images of art works and a statement by the Juror, will be available.

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE & AGREEMENTS
The following statements constitute an agreement between the artist and the Mulvane Art Museum. No exceptions will be made to these rules.

• Artwork must not differ from the entry images.
• Any requirements of the exhibit not fulfilled will result in disqualification
• The Mulvane Art Museum reserves the right to use reproductions of accepted artwork for the purpose of promotion of the exhibit which may include media outlets, poster, mailings and the Museum’s web site.

Reminders
Make sure your applications are complete.
Include (3 or maximum of 6) artwork images
All images are juried anonymously.

Juror
Gail M. Brown is an Independent Curator whose focus is to enhance visibility and education about contemporary craft in the larger visual arts community. She trained as a print maker at the Philadelphia College of Art, and she has been watching the contemporary crafts movement since the early 1970's. She curates focused exhibitions which share the exceptional work of mature and mid-career artists and introduce younger makers. She also lectures and writes on craft and professional practices for emerging artists. Her impressive resume includes exhibitions curated for NCECA in Baltimore, MD; the Brookfield Craft Center in Brookfield, CT; the Folk Art Center of the SHCG in Ashville, NC; and U Mass Dartmouth in New Bedford, MA. In addition, she has curated two shows of British jewelry which traveled to Boston, New York City, Chicago (SOFA), and St. Louis. Most recently, Gail curated The Edges of Grace: Provocative, Uncommon Craft for the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA.

INFO:
Crafts National
Mulvane Art Museum
1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, KS. 66621
Mulvane.info@washburn.edu
www.washburn.edu/mulvane .

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CALL FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: National: Tracy, CA: The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in Tracy, CA. invites new exhibition opportunities for artists, curators, and lenders. Proposals are accepted continually and reviewed bi-annually.

The Grand Galleries seek exhibition and diverse programming proposals from artists, curators, and collection lenders. Proposals will be reviewed by the Grand Galleries Advisory Committee. Proposals are open to all media including installation, new media, and performance art with no geographic restrictions. As the Galleries are part of a larger interdisciplinary arts center, fostering community involvement and life learning, outreach, and workshop options are encouraged. INFO: www.atthegrand.org/galleries_in_the , Submit information to > grandgalleries@ci.tracy.ca.us .

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IMPACT: Regional: Columbus, OH: Call for Entry: IMPACT, Presented by Swing Space Gallery. Exhibition Dates; Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - Monday, September 5, 2011. For the exhibition IMPACT, we are seeking submissions from artists and writers who are immigrants or the children of immigrants. Submitted works should address experiences relative to the process or journey of moving from or between one country, culture, or community to another or being raised within an immigrant family or community. Works could have a traditional source or conceptual basis from the country of origin, blend the innovative with the historic, be humorous or satirical, transformative or concrete, yet contain or reflect a sense of displacement, assimilation, acceptance, struggle, identity, discrimination, loss, inundation, exhilaration, discovery, openness or simply being, that is part of understanding identity, place, language, community, and culture specific to the immigration experience. Submissions can be in the form of visual art, video, stories, narratives, poems, performance, music.

IMPACT (October 6 - 27, 2011) is the inaugural exhibition at the College of Arts and Sciences Swing Space Gallery. The exhibition and related programming are presented in conjunction with the international conference "Immigration: What is at Stake?" (October 20 - 21) at The Ohio State University (Columbus Campus).

Please submit images for up to 3 works, no more than 6 images, in JPG format on a CD (no PowerPoint presentations). Include an image list that contains the title, dimensions, media, and year for each piece. Video work should be under 10 minutes, submitted on a CD or DVD-rom as a high quality Quicktime movie.

Submit an artist's statement explaining how your artwork relates to immigration, 300 words maximum. Include your name, email address, and daytime phone number and send your application materials directly to the gallery.

All submissions will be considered regardless of the artist's location; however, artists are responsible for artwork drop-off, pick-up, and shipment to the gallery (drop-off: September 26, 10 AM-6 PM / pick-up: October 28, 10 AM-6 PM).
Price __ $FREE.

Venue: Swing Space Gallery located 1556 North High Street. Columbus, OH. 43201 . Application Deadline: Monday, September 5, 2011.
INFO: 614-292-0234 , http://art.osu.edu/ , http://www.artsinohio.com/event/call-for-entry-impact ,
https://immigration.osu.edu/ For details on the conference.

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1ST SATURDAY & ART AL FRESCO: Columbus OH: Events: 1st Saturday: The first Saturday of every month from 4 - 10:00pm, thousands of visitors converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan fun. Countless art experiences. District specials. Prize drawings. Ramped up entertainment. Unexpected surprises. Join us for an unforgettable experience.

Art al Fresco in the Short North Arts District: Event Dates; Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 12:00pm - 10:00pm. The Short North Arts District will stage Art al Fresco, a daylong event celebrating the artistic spirit of Columbus. Visual and performing artists will use the Short North as a stage and gallery for the day. Come to be inspired, engaged and amused with the power of public art. Free! INFO: The Short North Business Association (SNBA); 614-299-8050 .

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SUBMIT TO RED HEN PRESS: International: Pasadena, CA: Red Hen Press is currently accepting applications for the Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award, an award for an original collection of previously unpublished poetry. All poets are eligible to apply unless they have had a full-length work published by Red Hen Press, or have a full-length work currently under consideration by Red Hen Press. Final Judge: David Mason. The winner will receive $3000 and publication of the awarded collection by Red Hen Press. Eligible candidates must submit a minimum of 48 pages. All manuscripts shall be judged anonymously. Deadline: August 31, 2011. INFO: http://www.redhen.org/ , Guidelines > http://redhen.org/dev/awards-2/bsa .

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THE WASSAIC PROJECT: National: Wassaic, NY: Artist/Musician/Writing Winter Residency. The Wassaic Project Residency runs from November 1st, 2011 to April 30th, 2012.

The Wassaic Project Winter Residency cultivates and supports community for emerging artists, musicians, writers and other creative professionals. The Winter Residency Program offers nine people the opportunity to live and work in the heart of a rural community and offers two local artists studio space. The Wassaic Project seeks a group of people working in a diverse range of media who want to produce, explore, challenge, and expand on their current creative practices, while participating in a grass roots, community-based arts organization. We are open to proposals for one to six month residencies. We reserve the right to give preference to longer term residents. Please include your month preferences in your application statement. Interviews and application review will take place Sept 15 –Oct 1, 2011. Participants will be notified of acceptance by October 1st. Residency runs from November 1st, 2011 - April 30th, 2012. Application Deadline: September 15th, 2011, 11:59pm. INFO:
http://www.wassaicproject.org/residency/apply/winter-residency/ .

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PAUL ROBESON FUND: National: NYC: The Funding Exchange. Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media Film/video projects that will reach a broad audience with an organizing component and can demonstrate that the production will be used for social change organizing. Grants up to $15,000; most receive $3,000-$6,000. INFO: 212-529-5300 , Fax: 212-982-9272 , info@fex.org , http://www.fex.org/ ,OR, Write > Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media; The Funding Exchange
666 Broadway, Suite 500. New York, NY. 10012 .

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FOUNDATION FINISHING FUNDING: National: Chicago, IL: The Playboy Foundation provides Finishing funds for documentaries in post-production, especially those focused on civil rights and liberties in the United States. Grants of $1,000 - $5,000. INFO: 312-751-8000 , Fax: 312-751-2818 ,
http://www.playboyenterprises.com/ .

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2011 NANO PRIZE: National: Houston, TX: The 2011 NANO Writing Prize, awarding publication and $500 to a work of fiction, micro essay, or prose of 300 words or fewer, is now open. All entrants receive a one year subscription to NANO Fiction. Winners will be announced in October 2011. Please visit our Online submission manager to enter.

All entries must be unpublished and 300 words or fewer. Only electronic entries will be accepted. Please do not mail your entries. While there will be only one winner of the contest, all submitted pieces will be considered for publication.

Requires a nonrefundable Entry Fee -$15 for up to three shorts. Please paste all three works into the submission manager as one submission. You may enter as many times as you like. Each separate entry requires its own entry fee of $15. The entrant’s name should not appear anywhere in the body of the submission. Please withdraw your submission immediately if taken elsewhere. Deadline: August 31, 2011. INFO: http://nanofiction.submishmash.com/submit , Kirby Johnson or Glenn Shaheen; nanofictionmag@gmail.com .

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PRINTING RESIDENCY: International: Austin, TX: The Serie Project is accepting applications. The organization offers a nonprofit Artist in Residence (AIR) program, with the mission to promote Latino artists as well as to grant access to the serigraphy technique. The Serie Project hosts emerging and established professional artists who produce original works using any visual medium, are 18 years or older, and not currently enrolled in an educational institution. The organization strives for diversity; although it focuses on supporting Latino artists, a third of selected artists are of other ethnic backgrounds. A Master Printer is provided to guide resident artists through the printmaking process. The Serie Project has hosted more than 250 artists from the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and Spain since 1993.

Each artist will be given one week to produce one design and create up to 50 serigraph prints plus additional proofs, half of which the artist will keep. The Serie Project provides accommodations for resident artists, but cannot pay for travel expenses. Printing will take place at Coronado Studio in Austin. The Artist in Residence program will begin in January, and all prints must be completed by July.

The following items are required of all applicants:

Full-color image proposal for serigraph print (final image size must be 16 x 22" or less)
Three (3) digital slides of artwork created within the last 18 months
Résumé or CV with phone number, e-mail address, and mailing address
Artist Statement and/or brief biography
Application Fee of $25, nonrefundable, made payable to the Serie Project, Inc.
Physical submissions: check made payable to the Serie Project, Inc.
Digital submissions: supply credit card number and expiration date in e-mail.
Cover letter (optional).
Deadline: August 26, 2011. The review for selection will be held in September. Please forward your application package to the address below:
Serie Project, Inc. 6601 Felix Ave. Austin, TX. 78741 .

INFO: Stephanie Truax; 512-385-3591 , administrative@serieproject.org , serie@serieproject.org , 512-385-3591 , Fax; 512-385-3591 , http://www.serieproject.org/ .

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CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR PUBLIC ART PROJECT ROSTER: National: Seattle, WA: Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is seeking approximately 50 to 75 artists for a juried roster of professional artists eligible for consideration for future public art projects at city utility facilities, parks, in the street right-of-way and at other locations. The roster will include pre-qualified artists who can create free-standing or integrated, site-specific artwork for locations managed by Seattle City Light, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Parks and Recreation and other Seattle city departments.

The call is open to professional artists residing in the United States. In order to be considered for the roster, artists must have successfully completed at least two permanent or temporary, site-specific commissions. The projects will vary in size and complexity, with budgets ranging from $30,000 to $150,000.

Application Deadline is 11:00pm., Monday, August 29, 2011 (Pacific Daylight Time). Go to www.seattle.gov/arts for more information and a link to the online application.

The public art project roster will be active from fall 2011 through December 2013. In September, a panel of art and design professionals and city department representatives will review applications and select artists for the roster. When appropriate public art commissions become available, staff will present artists’ qualifications to a selection panel. The panel will choose candidates to interview or to commission for a proposal. Deadline: August/29/2011. INFO: http://www.seattle.gov/arts , 206-684-7171 , arts.culture@seattle.gov .

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CIRCUMSTANTIAL FINANCIAL AID: National: Society of Singers Financial Aid. The Society helps singers meet financial needs resulting from crises or other circumstances. Charitable grants may be provided toward basic necessities of life such as food, shelter, utilities, medical/dental assistance, HIV/AIDS treatment, substance abuse rehab, psychotherapy and other basic expenses. INFO:
818-995-7100 , Fax: 818-995-7466 , sos@singers.org , http://www.singers.org/ , Society of Singers 26500 W. Agoura Rd., 102-554. Calabasas, CA. 91302 .

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2012 ANTENNA OPEN CALL FOR EXHIBITIONS: International: New Orleans, LA: Open Call. Press Street's Antenna Gallery is proud to announce an opportunity for emerging and established artists and curators to exhibit in the historic Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. Exhibitions are not limited to any media, and all applicants will be considered for solo or group exhibitions for 2012. Exhibition, one Month Between May 2012 and Dec 2012

The Antenna Gallery presents 10-12 exhibitions each year, featuring work by internationally renowned and local, emerging and mid-career artists. We encourage you to view our exhibition archive at
http://press-street.com/antenna to get an idea of the diverse range of our exhibitions.

Thanks to the generosity of the Andy Warhol Foundation, artists or curators selected from this application process will be awarded an honorarium of $1,200 (split for group exhibitions) which is meant to offset installation, shipping, and travel costs for the development of their selected exhibitions. Additionally, Press Street will publish an exhibition catalog or ephemera to be determined after selection.
1. Application (visit our website)
2. $25 USD Application Fee (make check or money order payable to PRESS STREET)
3. Artists: Portfolio of recent works (10 — 20) and if site specific you can include a proposal tailored for the Antenna space (not required) Curators: Portfolio of Recent exhibitions (5 max) with a proposal for the Antenna Space. Portfolios can be in slide, cd, dvd, or video format. (both mac and pc formatted discs accepted — please send still images at a minimum of 1000 pixels wide at 72 dpi and in JPEG format and please keep videos to clips of no more than 5 minutes).
4. Inventory list including titles, dates completed, sizes, and mediums.
5. Artistic or Curatorial Statement
6. Resume / CV
7. SASE for the results of your submission and return of materials

Submit all materials to:
Press Street's Antenna Gallery
3161 Burgundy Street
New Orleans, LA. 70117

Deadline: October 1, 2011. Press Street and Antenna Gallery will not be responsible for lost or damaged applications. Please note that all entries received after October 14 will not be reviewed regardless of postmark. Applicants will be notified in early November with the results from the selection process. INFO: Application > http://press-street.com/antenna-open-call-2012/ .

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LOGO DESIGN CONTEST: New Harmony, IN: Call for Entries, Logo Design Contest, New Harmony Bicentennial Commission is hosting a contest for the celebration of New Harmony's Bicentennial in 2014. Only one entry may be submitted per artist, each logo must include the phrase "New Harmony Bicentennial" and "1814-2014," and be an original design. Deadline: October 1, 2011_5:00pm. INFO: www.usi.edu/nhgallery , www.hoosiersalon.org/newharmony.html , 812-682-3156 .

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GLOBAL ARTS RESIDENCY IN INDIA: International: New Delhi, IN: Global Arts Village is an emerging international residential art center in New Delhi, India encouraging diversity and multicultural exchange among creative people of all kinds. They practice community living, sharing meals and evening activities. The Village enables artists to experience a natural, eco-friendly environment for creative work. The Global Arts Village is a three-acre property that includes gardens, a multi-purpose studio, sculpture workshop, a meditation and performance hall, a common building, a dance studio, performance spaces and accommodations. The buildings are in accordance with the ancient wisdom of Vastu, which harmonizes man-made structures with their natural environments. The Village offers residency programs to emerging, mid-career and established artists in all major creative disciplines. We are building a community that blends art, culture and consciousness. Individuals with exploratory spirits are invited to join.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, there is no Deadline. The application can be submitted via email. INFO: info@globalartsvillage.org , http://www.globalartsvillage.org/ .

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PEACE PROJECT: International: The Peace Project Second Annual Call To Artists. Artists from around the world, working in diverse mediums, are invited to submit their creative interpretations of peace. Their collective vision will be unveiled mid-October at Gallery 9 in Los Angeles. The exhibit will subsequently travel to San Francisco and New York in conjunction with a simultaneous online exhibition.

An exhibit will be created using 150 selected pieces of artwork that will be reproduced on 1'x1' panels (30.5mm x 30.5mm) arranged in mosaic fashion to underscore the multicultural implications of global peace, and to communicate that through creativity and community, we can change the world.

Cash Prizes will be awarded to the top two entries. An additional eight entries will be awarded Art Supply Gift Cards. Deadline: September 4. 2011. INFO: List of jurors: http://www.thewhole9.com/thepeaceproject-info.php , To submit your work and view other entries: http://www.thewhole9.com/thepeaceproject-home.php .

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MY ART CONTEST: International: Online / Print: Call For Art For Cover of Art Magazine. http://myartcontest.com/ is now accepting submissions for two great art contests. The winners will receive cash prizes and have their work featured on the cover of Issue 4 and 5 of Artist Portfolio Magazine. Issue is the open themes contest "Cover IV" and Issue 5 is a photography only edition. There are many benefits to entering. To view Artist Portfolio Magazine, which has had over 7 million unique page views to date, visit http://myartcontest.com/ . INFO: http://myartcontest.com/ .

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CRAFTBOSTON HOLIDAY & SPRING 2012: National: Boston, MA: SAC is pleased to announce that applications for Craftboston Spring 2012_Event Dates; March 23-25, 2012 and Craftboston Holiday 2012_ December 7-9, 2012 (proposed Event Dates), are now being accepted. Craftboston is New England's premiere exhibition and sale of contemporary craft. Both shows showcase one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces in baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearables, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood. Craftboston Spring includes 200 artists and is located at the Seaport World Trade Center on Boston’s historic waterfront. Craftboston Holiday includes 90 artists and is located at the Cyclorama at The Boston Center for the Arts in Boston’s culturally rich South End neighborhood.

There will only be one application and one application Deadline to apply to either 2012 show. Deadline for applications is September 13th, 2011. Fees Apply: INFO: 617-266-1810 , www.craftboston.org .

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GLOBAL MATRIX III: International: West Lafayette, IN: International Print Exhibition. Exhibition Dates; January 9 through February 19, 2012, after which it is intended that the exhibit will then travel through 2014. Open to all artists worldwide over the age of 18. Entries must be original fine art prints in any printmaking media, including artist books. No photography or offset photo mechanically reproduced work will be accepted. Entries should not exceed 44 inches in paper dimension. Jurors will be Kathryn Reeves, Professor of Art & Design at Purdue University; Kimberly Vito, Associate Professor of Art & Art History at Wright State University; Sean Caulfield, Associate Professor of Art & Design at the University of Alberta; and Craig Martin, Director of the Purdue University Galleries. Selections will be made from a review of digital images in the form of jpeg files (maximum dimension of eight inches in image size – maximum resolution of 300 dpi).

No Entry Fee will be charged. Purchase Awards and Awards of Merit will be presented at the discretion of the curators and sales will be encouraged. Artists may submit up to five (5) images of original works completed in the last three years (2009 – 2011). Entries must be made on the official entry form available as a writeable PDF file from the Purdue Galleries website: www.purdue.edu/galleries. Deadline: Friday, September 9, 2011. INFO: Craig Martin, Director, Purdue University Galleries, 765-494-3061 , cdmartin@purdue.edu , http://www.purdue.edu/galleries/ .

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