Category Archives: Artist Resources / Calls For Artists

The Maryland State Arts Council’s Individual Artist Award recognizes the importance of artists and their works of excellence to the cultural vitality of Maryland.

At the heart of our thriving creative sector, artists produce work that supports festivals, concerts, gallery shows, readings and countless additional opportunities for Marylanders to engage, reflect and connect through the arts. Further, artists help fuel our Maryland arts industry’s $1 billion annual economic impact to the state’s economy.

Each year, awards $1,000, $3,000 or $6,000 to Artists from across the state who are selected by a blind, out-of-state jury on the basis of artistic merit alone. The MSAC today announced that its 2015 application is open for applications in the following artistic categories:

• Crafts
• Non-Classical Music Composition
• Non-Classical Music Solo Performance
• Photography
• Playwriting

Applications for an IAA are due by Friday, July 27, 2014. Click here to access the IAA application guidelines, signup for an application assistance webinar or view an application assistance video. For more information, contact Kimberly Steinle-Super or 410.539.6656 x101.

via: http://www.msac.org/arts-across-maryland/maryland-artists-may-apply-individual-artist-award

BrightStARTS is accepting applications for art teachers and teaching assistants for “Read to Succeed,” a summer reading academy in Baltimore City!

For more information on how to apply, visit http://bit.do/nfV5
Resumes and work experience must be submitted by June 2, 2014.

 GUTSY: Taking the Fear Factor Out of Feminism

GUTSY: very tough or brave : showing courage
marked by courage, pluck, or determination
a:  expressing or characterized by basic physical senses or passions
b:  rough or plain in style :  not bland or sophisticated

Feminism, much like art, is about perception. You may consider your participation in this call for entry a radical feminist act against the mainstream misogyny of the art system, you might not. Either way, your participation in this exhibition will help support women in Baltimore. The Feminist Art Project – Baltimore and Gallery CA invite artists to submit artwork to GUTSY: Taking the Fear Factor Out of Feminism, an exhibition which seeks to highlight the work of female artists and artists dealing with feminist issues, themes, and aesthetics.

As part of TFAP-B’s mission to support female artists and local organizations working to support women, 20% of each work of art that is sold will go to Power Inside.* Power Inside is a human rights and harm reduction organization that serves women and girls who are survivors of gender-based violence and oppression. Power Inside serves women impacted by incarceration, street life and abuse. They offer direct services, advocacy, leadership development and public education to help women build self-sufficiency, heal from violence, and avoid future criminal justice contact.

This call for entry is open to artists in the Mid-Atlantic region that recognize the aesthetic, intellectual and political impact of women, regardless of race, class, or creed, on visual arts and culture. *Please note, the artist retains 80% of sale. Neither Gallery CA nor The Feminist Art Project – Baltimore will take commission on the sale of artwork during this exhibition.

JURY

The Feminist Art Project – Baltimore recognizes the aesthetic, intellectual and political impact of women on visual arts and culture. We are a grassroots, non-profit arts organization which aims to be inclusive; supporting local, self-identified female artists, as well as men who recognize and promote Baltimore area women in the arts.

TIMELINE

Deadline: Deadline for Application is Monday June 2nd
Exhibition Run: July 18th thru August 8th
Notification: Artists will be notified Monday June 16th
Reception: Closing Reception August 8th 6-9 pm
Delivery dates: July 1st and 2nd
Pick up dates:  August 9th-10th

TO APPLY

Artists should attach their statement and/or CV, no more than 3 images in JPEG formation (sound and video artists may submit links), a 2-5 sentence description of the work and why you want to participate in GUTSY: Taking the Fear Factor out of Feminism. Please submit materials in an email sent to tfap.bmore@gmail.com with subject heading GUTSY_Lastnameofartist. Artists are solely responsible for delivery and pick up of accepted work. Two dimensional pieces should not exceed 60” x 60” and must be ready to hang/display. Three dimensional works should not be taller than 72” and wider than 48”, unless previously approved by TFAP-B and Gallery CA. Sound and video artists are responsible for supplying their own technology for exhibition. Artworks considered unsuitable for hanging/presentation will be refused. TFAP-B and Gallery CA reserve the right to refuse any artwork that is misrepresented through documentation or is not the piece selected by the jurors.

APPLY HERE: https://boparegistrations.wufoo.com/forms/bopa-exhibition-spaces-call-for-proposals/

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Inc. (BOPA) is a non-profit arts and events organization charged with making Baltimore a more creative and vibrant city. The organization’s programs include city-wide special events and festivals (Artscape, Baltimore Book Festival, parades, fireworks) as well as management of historic sites and cultural facilities (School 33 Art Center, Top of the World Observation Level, Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, The Cloisters). As the City’s designated arts council, BOPA administers arts education and cultural programs, awards grants, and coordinates the 1% Public Art Program.

BOPA is now accepting proposals for exhibitions in gallery spaces at the BOPA main office, Bromo Arts Tower and Top of the World Observation Floor at the World Trade Center. Each exhibition will be approximately two months long during the FY15 exhibition season, September, 2014 to June, 2015.

The BOPA office at 10 E. Baltimore Street, 10th Floor, has exhibition space in the lobby and conference room. The office is open M – F, 9am – 5pm, for viewing the spaces.

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower is located at 21 South Eutaw Street and has space available on two floors. The building is open to the public for viewing every Saturday 11-5pm. This historic building houses 15 floors of artist studios and has two small rooms on the lobby level and a larger gallery space on the mezzanine (2nd floor) level. Due to its historic nature, the Bromo galleries have some limitations. A site visit is recommended. www.bromoseltzerartstower.com

Top of the World Observation Level, located on the 27th floor of the World Trade Center at 401 East Pratt Street, is open to the public 7 days a week during the summer and 5 days a week during the winter (see website www.viewbaltimore.org for details). There are two walls each 37 1/3 ft. long dedicated to exhibitions. The windows at Top of the World offer a 360° view of Baltimore, which attracts visitors from all over the world.

Call 443-874-3596 or email betsy.stone@promotionandarts.com to schedule a visit to view the exhibition spaces.

Prince George’s County Art in Public Places Program has released three requests for qualifications (RFQ). These public art opportunities pertain to the Laurel Library, District VII Police Station, Fort Washington and the Brandywine Fire Station. See project descriptions below or at pgahc.org.

Laurel Library
Prince George’s County, Maryland, is accepting qualifications from artists or artist teams interested in a public art opportunity at the County’s new library in Laurel. The selected artist/team will design, fabricate, and install two works of art in the form of exterior sculptures that have the potential to become landmarks or identifiers for Laurel. Download the RFQ

District VII Police Station

Prince George’s County, Maryland, is accepting qualifications from artists or artist teams interested in a public art opportunity at the County’s new Police Station in Fort Washington. The selected artist/team will design, fabricate, and install a work of art in the form of an exterior sculpture that has the potential to become a landmark or identifier for Fort Washington. Download RFQ

Brandywine Fire Station

Prince George’s County, Maryland, is accepting qualifications from artists or artist teams interested in a public art opportunity at the County’s new Fire Station in Brandywine. The selected artist/team will design, fabricate, and install a work of art in the form of a mural that has the potential to become a landmark or identifier for Brandywine. The selected artist will also work with the Art in Public Places Program to implement a community engagement plan with students at Gwynn Park High School, located directly across the road from the new Fire Station. Download RFQ

Pyramid Atlantic 2014 Book Arts Fair– Call for Exhibitors and Presenters

Pyramid Atlantic is currently accepting applications for exhibitors and presenters for its 2014 Book Arts Fair. This year’s theme, Outside the Margin, focuses on book art and contemporary prints that explore the outer edges of the mediums.

The deadline for applying is July 15, 2014.

For more details, visit: www.pyramidatlanticbookartsfair.

Request for Proposals: IMPACT 2014
SITE: Hopkins Plaza

Application Deadline: Saturday, June 21, 2014 by 5pm

Maryland Art Place (MAP) is now accepting applications for its fall 2014 IMPACT project. IMPACT is an annual, public art program developed to extend Maryland Art Place’s reach to broader audiences. Each IMPACT project is unique and developed based on the partnering site. MAP plans to sponsor roughly three to four IMPACT projects over the course of 2014.

This fall, MAP is partnering with the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore. The Downtown Partnership is offering Hopkins Plaza in downtown Baltimore for an artist or team of artists to create an original temporary outdoor installation based on light. Artists are strongly encouraged to visit Hopkins Plaza prior to submission. A small area or the entire plaza area may be incorporated for this installation (see images below). MAP and the Downtown Partnership encourage proposals using light and/or light elements. The proposed work(s) must be able to withstand the weather elements and may not block any of the sidewalks or security measures in place. Suggested installations may also include: sound, projections, etc. Because potentially proposed work will include the use of electricity, a schedule of illuminated hours will be made available to the public for viewing.

Eligibility: This call for proposals is open to all artists residing in the state of Maryland.

**Please note that work should be appropriate for viewers of all ages.

The selected artist/artist team will receive a $750 stipend to cover the cost of materials and direct costs of the project. Installation is scheduled to take place the last two weeks of September 2014. MAP and the Downtown Partnership will host an opening reception at the site on October 3, 2014. Press Announcements will be produced announcing the selected artist or artist team the last week of July.

Please send your proposal to impact@mdartplace.org by 5pm on June 21, 2014. Along with your application, you are welcome to submit up to 3 images or illustrated sketches. Past installation work samples will also be accepted.

Application Deadline: Saturday, June 21, 2014 by 5pm

Click here to download the full application.

GENERAL TIMELINE:
RFP: May 2 – June 21, 2014
Announce selected artist/artist team: Week of July 14
Installation: September 15 – September 28, 2014
Opening Reception: October 3, 2014
De-installation of Work: TBD

About the Downtown Partnership, Baltimore: Downtown Partnership makes Downtown Baltimore a great place for businesses, employees, residents, and visitors.

Downtown Partnership is supported by over 650 member organizations. The most prestigious employers from Baltimore and its surrounding counties and states—ranging from Downtown’s largest businesses and institutions to the smallest entrepreneurial firms—are members of Downtown Partnership. We provide our members with a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to: networking events, marketing assistance, access to strategic research, and constituent services—benefits you won’t find anywhere else.

Contact: MAP’s Program Manager, Paul Shortt at impact@mdartplace.org or 410.962.8565 for more information about the IMPACT project at the The Downtown Partnership/Hopkins Plaza.