Submission Period: March 1 – June 15, 2014
Acceptance Notification: no later than: July 15, 2014

Submission Fee: $20.00 for up to 6 images and/or 3 short films

Galerie Myrtis announces a call to artists for its juried exhibition “Emergence 2014: International Artists to Watch” to be held September 14 – November 15, 2014. The exhibition will explore the renaissance of artistic expression and creativity in contemporary art from a global perspective. An exhibition catalogue will be published and participating artists will receive complimentary copies.
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Jurors: Sharon Burton, Founder, The Artinista Art Advisory, Washington, D.C.; Robert Devereux, Founder, African Arts Trust and Chairman, Frieze Events & Magazines Ltd, London, England; Deana Haggag, Director, The Contemporary (Museum) of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland; and Makgati Molebatsi, Board Member, Bag Factory Artists Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Curator: Myrtis Bedolla, Founding Director, Galerie Myrtis

Artwork: The gallery seeks two and three-dimensional works of art and short films no longer than 15 minutes in length by emerging to mid-career artists. Consideration will be given for works created using digital technology, drawing, film, installation, painting, photography, sculpture, and works on paper in editions of 150 or less. No giclée prints.
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The jurors will select works that are avant-garde and thought provoking, and serve to encourage, enlighten and inspire. All works must be original in both concept and execution, and completed within the last 2 years.

Eligibility: Artists 18 years or older from diverse ethnic backgrounds are encourage to participate. There are no restrictions on geographic location. Artwork and film must be available for purchase. Artists with gallery representation are eligible to apply.

Commission: Galerie Myrtis will retain a commission of fifty (50%) percent on the sale of artworks/short films sold during the exhibition. Galleries please contact Galerie Myrtis for commission policy at myrtis@galeriemyrtis.com

To apply visit http://galeriemyrtis.net/emergence-2014-submission-process/

Call for Entries

2014 Baltimore Sculpture Project – Patterson Park

DEADLINE: Friday, June 13, 2014

The Baltimore Sculpture Project, an outdoor sculpture exhibition that engages sites around the city, is currently open for submissions for approximately three sculptures to be added near the intersection of East Pratt Street and South Ellwood Avenue in Patterson Park. This exhibition will open in September 2014, and run through August 2016.

Submissions will be reviewed by an independent panel of jurors that includes community stakeholders.

The Baltimore Sculpture Project is a program of the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA); this year’s exhibition in produced in partnership with the Southeast Community Development Corporation (SECDC), the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District, the Highlandtown Community Association and the Friends of Patterson Park. The exhibition isfunded by the Meyerhoff Family Fund and Baltimore Community Foundation.

1. Artists may submit proposals for new works or the placement of existing works.

2. Selected artists will be provided stipends of $2,500 to $3,000. Stipends are for construction and transport of the work. BOPA will provide pads for sculptures where applicable. Onsite installation equipment and labor may be provided in addition to
stipend. Stipends and other support will be negotiated after proposals have been

3. All proposed work should be designed to withstand an outdoor, high-traffic unmonitored environment with very limited maintenance for the duration of the exhibition. Artists should take into consideration the possibility of severe adverse weather conditions, and the safety of the audience.

4. If an installed work becomes dangerous or difficult to maintain, BOPA reserves the right to remove it before the end of the exhibition.

5. Works included in the exhibition will not be insured for any damages that may occur on

6. BOPA, the SECDC, Meyerhoff Family Fund, Baltimore Community Foundation and the Friends of Patterson Park reserve the right to reproduce images of selected artwork for printed or internet publicity, catalogue, map or marketing purposes.

7. Selected artists will be asked to be present at the exhibition opening reception and may be asked to make a brief presentation to the public.

Application can be made by email (kdomanski@promoationandarts.com), via shared folder on www.dropbox.com or by mailed CD-Rom. Applications should include the following:

Ten images of recent work*;

One 8 ½ x 11” drawing (reproduction of drawings only) of proposed piece*;

One page written description of the proposed piece (optional);

Signed and filled out application.

*Image files should be labeled last name first, first name, number corresponding to the description sheet last. Each image should be no larger than approximately 2MB in size. No application materials will be returned. Please do not send original drawings.

Pedestal Specifications Due: July 25, 2014

Exhibition duration: September 2014 – August 2016

Opening Reception: September 5, 2014

For more information contact Kim Domanski at 410-752-8632 or kdomanski@promotionandarts.com

Send electronically or mail by Monday, June 13, 2014 to:

Baltimore Sculpture Project; Attn.: Kim Domanski
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts
10 East Baltimore St, 10th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202

Call for Entry – 2014 Patterson Park Project

Become an Artist in Residence at the Arts Barn

The Arts Barn is accepting applications for the Artist-in-Residence program. Online applications must be completed by 11:30 PM on June 12, 2014. Supplemental material must arrive at the Arts Barn by COB, June 16, 2014.

The Arts Barn seeks solicitations from local artists—groups or individuals—interested in participating in the Arts Barn’s Artist-In-Residence program. Participating artists offer a unique insight into the creative process to visitors of and students at the Arts Barn.  Artists are expected to serve as part of the Arts Barn education faculty and are required to commit to a moderate amount of community outreach activities (e.g. teaching, conducting workshops, and lecturing). These outreach activities, for which the artist may be compensated, are specified by separate contract and tailored to the artist’s individual discipline.

http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-gaithersburg/city-facilities/arts-barn

http://fs30.formsite.com/ArtsBarn/form3/index.html

Community Art Show

Heliotrope Bouquet 16  

*   An all media art show
*   Open to all artists 18 and older
*   No entry fee
*   No jurying

*   All artwork brought to the Cade Art Gallery at Anne Arundel Community College on June 3 – 4, 2014 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. will be exhibited June 9 – July 14, 2014. Gallery location: John A. Cade Center for Fine Arts, Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012.

*   Pick up your artwork July 15 – 16, 2014 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
*   Guidelines:
*   Limit of 2 pieces per artist.
*   Work must not be previously exhibited in the Cade Gallery.
*   Work must be ready to hang or you need to feel comfortable with pushpins through your work. Gallery provides pedestals.

Please visit http://www.aacc.edu/cadegallery/communityshow.cfm for more information.