Call for Artists: Gallery Underground (DC)

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Gallery Underground in Arlington, VA just outside Washington DC announces “Small Works/Big Impact” May 1-26, 2017, a national juried art competition, cash prizes awarded. Voted “Best Art Gallery” in 2015 by the readers of Arlington Magazine. All media artists, sculptors and photographers are invited to create visual works on any subject or theme, not exceeding 12″ in size on the longest side, excluding frame. Total framing (frame plus mat) or sculpture base may not exceed 4”.

Awards $500 in prizes awarded.

Apply Online Here – Entry fee $35 for up to 2 works. 

Deadline: March 21, 2017

Call for Artists: Maryland Public Art Project

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Easton Readiness Center Public Art Project Opportunity for Maryland Artists; Background qualifications application deadline: Friday, March 24, MIDNIGHT

The Maryland State Arts Council is now accepting applications for the Maryland National Guard Easton Readiness Center public art project. Professional artists or artist teams residing in the state of Maryland are eligible to apply. The permanent public artwork will be two-dimensional and will convey the dedication of service to Maryland communities by the National Guard reserve and veterans. The artwork will be original and site-specific to the Easton Readiness Center site.

Artwork budget: $74,120, concept proposal fee, $860. The Artist Selection Committee will select up to three artists or artist teams to develop concept proposals for the artwork.  One final artist or artist team will be selected and enter into a contract to develop the artwork design and contract with a pre-approved fabricator for digital production and installation of the artwork. This project is an opportunity for an artist to realize their work through large-scale digital printing and fabrication processes, sited in a permanent context.

The online application requires submission of background qualifications including slides in digital format, resumé, Statement of Interest, and references. NO artwork proposals will be accepted. For project guidelines and floor plan please download the RFQ on our website.

Click here to apply online, or  www.CallforEntry.org. Deadline: Friday, March 24, MIDNIGHT.

For questions about the project contact MSAC, Director of Public Art, liesel.fenner@maryland.gov. For technical questions regarding the online application, contact CaFÉ at info@callforentry.org

Call for Artists: Meeting House Gallery

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The Meeting House Gallery at The Oakland Mills Interfaith Center is accepting applications for future exhibits.  Artwork in all media and styles which can be hung, including wall sculptures, is acceptable. The gallery is large, has new lighting and two display cases for three dimensional work.  Between congregational services, nursery school, meetings, private parties and other events, more than 3,000 people visit our building each week.  You may tour the facility at your convenience.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily (closed on federal holidays). For information and an application, visit our new site at http://themeetinghouse.org/art-gallery.

Please take this survey about arts and culture in Baltimore!

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The 3-minute #geoloom survey gives you an opportunity to express what you like to do and what you define as arts and culture. This includes anything from visiting history museums to painting murals to singing in church choirs to going to a Ravens game. The goal is to reach as broad of an audience as possible and make sure each and every community in Baltimore is represented! The survey will help us highlight Baltimore’s assets, explore access to arts and culture, and identify elements of arts and culture that are overlooked. Take the survey today: http://geoloom.org/survey/

Call for Artists: School 33 Juried Group Exhibitions

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Application Deadline:  Monday, April 10, 2017- 11:59pm.

School 33 Art Center is now accepting submissions from artists for our 2017 juried group exhibitions, to take place September 1 – October 28, 2017, and November 3 – January 6, 2018 in our first floor Main Gallery.  The call for entry is open to visual artists working in any medium. Through this open call, School 33 aims to present new work by emerging and established artists from the United States and abroad.  Our jurors will select between four and ten artists for each exhibition, based upon individual artistic merit and curatorial vision.  School 33 Art Center and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts will produce all related press materials, and will host an opening reception and coordinate exhibition-related programming.

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Call for Artists: Mini-Residencies at Sol Print Studios

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Upcoming Mini-Residencies/Workshops at SOL PRINT STUDIOS

The spring is coming and we are open up for the workshops! We offer artists project-based, guided studio time in our print shop. Artist and printmakers Soledad Salamé and Randi Reiss-McCormick work individually with artists to create a strong body of work, offering enough guidance and freedom to enhance their creative identity and visual language. Our residencies are an opportunity for growth within your artistic practice; many of our artists have acquired new venues for exhibition with the portfolios they create in our classes.

These residencies are an immersive experience where all energies work to help the artist best develop their ideas in well-executed prints. The duration of the program is four days of intensive work and collaboration.
To sign up, contact us:
Soledad Salamé, Founder and Director, 443-414-6542
Randi Reiss-McCormack, 443-604-8236

Artscape 2017: Call for Artists, Anchor Projects and Charles Street Trail

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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR ARTSCAPE 2017

Apply for Artscape’s Anchor Projects and Charles Street Trail by Friday, February 24

Have an idea for Camp Artscape? Interested in showcasing your take on an urban log cabin, faux campfire or artistic glamping? Do you want to create a large canoe sculpture or perform camp sing-alongs for festival-goers? Got a “campy” idea for showcasing Baltimore’s eclectic sensibilities? Artscape is welcoming ideas and encouraging artists to apply for its 36th year, July 21-23, 2017. The deadline for submitting a proposal for Artscape’s Anchor Projects and Charles Street Trail programs is Friday, February 24, 2017.  Program overviews and application details are below. A full list of available applications can be found on www.artscape.org/applications.

Anchor Projects (Large-Scale Art Installations):

Artscape includes approximately four large-scale outdoor performance and/or interactive artwork anchors. Artists and artist collaborative groups working in both the visual and performing arts are encouraged to apply. Projects should incorporate this year’s theme of camp. Proposals that both literally and/or conceptually include the theme of camp are encouraged. The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 24, 2017.

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