Call for Artists: Clayworks

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35th Anniversary Exhibition
Curated by Deborah Bedwell
September 5– October 3, 2015
Deadline: July 3, 2015

Baltimore Clayworks is celebrating 35 years of high quality ceramic arts programming. We want to acknowledge all the artists that have been involved. If you have been a part of our programming during the past 35 years of Baltimore Clayworks bringing clay to the community, then you are eligible for this exhibition. Past residents, workshop artists, interns, exhibitors and students.

Special Anniversary application fee of only $10!

http://www.baltimoreclayworks.org/exhibition/exhibition_gallery/15/35th_Anniversary_Exhibition.html

Call for Artists: Gen-Y Exhibit

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Gen-Y Exhibit

Deadline: May 31, 2015

VisArts has an exciting opportunity for artists ages 17 – 27 in the DC, Maryland, Virginia, area to submit their application for review for our second Gen-Y exhibit in our Kaplan Gallery from June 23 – August 24 2015.

Gen-Y is an opportunity for young emerging artists to showcase their work in a professional art gallery. Work will be juried into the show by Peter Dubeau, Associate Dean for Continuing Studies at Maryland Institute of College Art (MICA), and Molly Nuzzo, Assistant Professor of Art at Montgomery College.

Online applications are due by May 31, 2015 11:00 pm at visartscenter.org/call-for-entries.

Please keep in mind that submission does not guarantee acceptance. Applicants should have never shown in a professional gallery previously. Previous Gen-Y applicants are welcome to apply.

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31 2015, 11:00 pm

Artists can complete the online application through http://visarts.submittable.com/submit/40776

For more information, please go on the website visartsatrockville.org.

Please send any questions via email with “VisArts Gen-Y Open Call” in the subject line to Anita Dey, Exhibitions Coordinator, at adey@visartscenter.org

Public Art: Apply to the Baltimore Public Art Commission!

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The link for interested professionals to serve on the Public Art Commission is now available on the BOPA website. You can access the application directly here.

Members of the Public Art Commission serve as advisors and determine whether and to what extent artwork is appropriate for a particular construction project; oversee selection of artists and artwork for a particular project, determine submission requirements for public art proposals or qualifications, and review and determine allocation of eligible funds for the creation of artwork; the maintenance of existing artwork; and the performance of the Commission’s other functions and duties (as described in the City of Baltimore Public Art Guidelines). Commission members are generally expected to serve a 4 year term. Occasionally there is a need to find replacement candidates in the midst of a term. The intent of this application process is to identify candidates interested in joining the commission to serve for the remainder of the current term which runs through December 2016.

The Commission consists of 9 members: 8 are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council and 1 is appointed by the President of City Council. By Ordinance, the commission is to be composed of the following:

• 1 Must be a professional visual artist; OPENING

•1 Must be a curator or art historian from an established Baltimore Arts or Educational institution;

• 1 Must be a licensed architect in the State of Maryland;

• 1 Must be a licensed engineer in the State of Maryland;

• 4 Must be persons chosen from related disciplines, such as landscape architects, design professionals, urban planners, conservators, art educators, art administrators and citizens interested in civic improvement. OPENING

ALL MEMBERS MUST RESIDE OR WORK IN THE CITY OF BALTIMORE

In compliance with the Open Meetings Act of Maryland the Public Art Commission holds its regular monthly meetings at 4:30pm at the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (10 E. Baltimore Street, 10th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21218) on the third Wednesday of every month.

Call for Artists: InLight Richmond

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Inlight Richmond 2015

Deadline: May 31, 2015

1708 Gallery, a non-profit based in Richmond, VA, invites national and international artists working in all media and disciplines (including performance) to submit proposals for InLight Richmond 2015, 1708 Gallery’s 8th annual one-night, public exhibition of light-based art and performance.

Proposals for InLight Richmond 2015 should involve, be inspired by, investigate, or interpret themes of light, from light as medium to light as concept. (Existing work, as well as proposals for new projects, will be considered.) 1708 Gallery also encourages artists to propose projects that respond directly to the site.

InLight Richmond 2015 will take place on the grounds of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts including the E. Claiborne and Lora Robins Sculpture Garden. Potential sites for installations and performances include pathways, walls, sidewalks, green spaces, trees, benches, building facades, and more. You may propose a specific site for both pre-existing and site-r esponsive works. Please indicate if your work is site-specific on your entry form. 1708 Gallery reserves the right to make final assignments.

Link: http://www.1708gallery.org/inlight/apply.html

Deadline: Sun May 31st, 2015

Location: 1708 Gallery 319 W. Broad St Richmond, Virginia 23220 United States of America

Call for Artists: Charm City Fringe Festival

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We are thrilled to welcome you to be a part of the 2015 Charm City Fringe Fest. We look forward to having you at Maryland’s biggest Fringe Festival yet!

With a successful 2014 behind us, Maryland’s premier theatre and performing arts festival is roaring back with a gusto for 2015. Below, please find information on this year’s festival, artist applications, and the steps needed to apply to be one of the performing groups presenting this year at the Charm City Fringe Fest. Follow the simple steps below to apply!

Step 1: Read about how it works.

Performing – Performing at Fringe-managed venues or bringing your own venue (BYOV) is a fantastic experience for seasoned and emerging performers.

Selection Process – Your application will be evaluated by a team of your peers looking at specific criteria.

Click here to read this packet to learn more about the festival and how to participate.

Step 2. Complete the application.

Applications are accepted beginning April 1st and must be submitted by June 28th.

Online – We highly encourage performers to complete the online application and to pay your application fee through the PayPal button below. The 2015 festival application is accessible here:

Online Application

Mail – If you prefer, you can download a printable PDF of the application attached to the informational packet and mail your application and application fee to the given address.

Paper Application

Step 3: Pay the application fee.

Non-refundable US $30 April 1 to May 31; $50 from June 1 to June 28. You can pay by check or online here through PayPal. Make sure to include your show title and primary contact with all payments.

Enter your show title here:
Enter primary contact name:

 

Step 4: Mail the application (if applicable).

If applying by mail, your application must be postmarked or dropped off by 11:59 pm on June 28, 2015. Charm City Fringe, c/o Artist Selection Committee, 821 W. 38th St., Baltimore, MD 21211

Questions? Email info@charmcityfringe.com with the subject line “2015 Application Question, Your Show Title (if applicable)” with any questions about applying or performing in the Fringe!

Call for Artists: Reel B.A.D. Film Nights

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Bromo Tower Arts & Entertainment, Inc. is now accepting entries for its new outdoor film series reel B.A.D. film nights in Downtown Baltimore’s Bromo Arts District. On the third Tuesday of each month from June – September 2015, we will showcase and celebrate Baltimore-based art and filmmaking alongside feature film favorites, and brews & snacks from local vendors.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

This series was conceived as a platform to celebrate the city, its people, and its stories. We want to keep the critical conversation about social justice in Baltimore going and we strongly encourage individuals at all skill levels creating work around these issues to submit. Please note that content is not limited to these issues and we do hope to receive a range of material.

Baltimore-based artists & filmmakers are invited to submit time-based media (10 minutes or less) including film, video, installations and projections.
Please read full call & more info here before submitting.

Submission form here.

Submission deadline: Friday, May 22, 2015, 11:59pm

FILM NIGHTS (SAVE THE DATES)

Third Tuesdays, 8-11pm (films begin 8:30pm)

  • June 16
  • July 21
  • August 18
  • September 15

(feature film line-up to be announced soon!)

Location

200 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Stay tuned

bromodistrict.org/reelbad

facebook.com/bromoartsdistrict

 

Get in touch with any questions: info@bromodistrict.org or 410.528.7710.

Around Town: McKeldin Fountain discussion

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Please join Downtown Partnership for a design discussion about McKeldin Plaza on Tuesday, May 12, from 3-5pm. The meeting takes place at Downtown Partnership’s office,  20 S. Charles Street, 6th floor. RSVPs are required to attend, and a photo ID must be shown to enter the building. Email McKeldin@dpob.org by Monday, May 11 at 12pm.