Upcoming exhibition deadlines - Jan 2 -- Jan 8, 2010

[Maria Lux]

Hi all,

Not too many exhibition deadlines for this week, but here are a few. Hope you are all having a good break!

Maria

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Call for Entry: "Facades"- regional juried show, cash prizes Deadline: 1/3/2011 Exhibition Dates:April 5th-28th, 2011 A facade in its simplest term is something that covers or obscures something else— the facade of a building, a person putting on a “false face”, a facade. When it applies to architecture it can be a good thing, covering something plain or unsightly. When appliedto a person putting on a facade, can have a negative connotation. Facades can be all about the juxtaposition, about concealing and revealing… about looking beyond the surface for something deeper. Artwork in all media may not exceed 42” horizontally, frame included. Please include an artist statement and a $40 entry fee. Open to all Artists 18 or older, living in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa or Wisconsin. Click here for entry form: http://lagrangeartleague.org/Calls_For_Entry_files/callforentry_facades_revised.pdfContact Information Contact Name: Sarah Rehmer, Show Chair Contact Email: in...@lagrangeartleague.org Contact Information: 122 Calendar Ave La Grange, IL 60525 Google Map URL: http://lagrangeartleague.org/Home.html

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10th Annual International Photography Competition The Fraser Gallery in Bethesda, Maryland is accepting submissions for an international photography competition to be held February 11 - March 5, 2011. $950 in awards. Juror: Catriona Fraser, Owner/Director. Open to all photographers 18 years and older. All photography not previously exhibited at the Fraser Gallery. All work must be framed and presented professionally to conservation standards. Deadline: January 4, 2011. $25 for 3 entries. Visit website (http://www.thefrasergallery.com/photocomp.html) for prospectus. Questions? Please contact Catriona Fraser at in...@thefrasergallery.com or call 301-718-9651.

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Human + Being: Juried Photography Exhibition International Deadline: January 4, 2011 - The Center for Fine Art Photography announces it's upcoming exhibition, 'Human + Being'. Open to all photographers world wide, both amateur and professional. The Center invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate in its exhibitions. THEME Being human is complicated. Human + Being is an equally complex equation, the sum of these parts a richly textured experience unique to the individual but shared universally. Triumphant, tragic, absurd and the quiet significance in between, our stories unfold without cease. Explore the emotions and actions that define being human. JUROR For over twenty five years Phil Borges has lived with and documented indigenous and tribal cultures around the world. Through his work, he strives to create a heightened understanding of the issues faced by people in the developing world. Phil has hosted three television documentaries for Discovery and National Geographic as a part of a series that investigates indigenous cultures that still maintain a spiritual dialogue with the natural world. Phil’s photographs are collected and exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide. His award-winning books have been published in four languages and in 1998 he was presented the Photo Media Magazine “Photoperson of the Year” award. In December, 2003 Phil was honored with the Humanitarian Award, receiving the Lucie at the 1st Annual International Photography Awards. In 2005 he was named a Giraffe Hero for his humanitarian work. Phil teaches and lectures internationally and is co-founder of Blue Earth Alliance, a 501c3 that sponsors photographic projects focusing on endangered cultures and threatened environments. AWARDS With selection for this exhibition, featured artist’s work will be seen by an international audience of collectors, curators, art consultants and other advocates of fine art photography. Each participant will be included in the Center’s Main Gallery exhibition and Online Gallery exhibition. Juror’s Selection: $300, a Blurb book award and feature on the blog Director’s Selection: $200, a Blurb book award and feature on the blog 2 liveBooks Website Awards: Valued at $399 from liveBooks.com Honorable Mention Awards: 2 year membership and a three image submission to a call for entry at the Center. ENTRY FEE Members: $20 for the first three images. Non-Members: $35 for the first three images Additional images may be submitted at for $10. There is no limit to the number of images that may be submitted. Applicants signing up for membership at the time they submit will receive the automatic discounted entry fee. Note: Images selected by jurors for exhibition at the Center in the previous 12 months are NOT eligible. Images previously submitted but not yet selected for exhibition may be resubmitted as often as you wish. APPLICATION & IMAGE UPLOADING GUIDELINES: Apply-on-Line QUESTIONS Email: exhib...@c4fap.org. Call: 970. 224.1010 EXHIBIT PRINTS All accepted images submitted for exhibition must be printed and framed or mounted professionally. The Center recognizes that some work is non traditional and incorporates the framing as an integral part of the presentation. Please no colored mats or frames. To encourage participation by photographers from around the world, the Center offers optional economical printing and framing services. Additional details will be provided upon request. ACCEPTANCE NOTICE Everyone who submits will receive an email notification of which images were accepted. Accepted images will be posted on the Center’s website along with instructions for the gallery presentation. IMPORTANT DATES Entries due: January 4, 2011 Notice of acceptance: January 14, 2011 Exhibition dates: March 25 - April 23, 2011 Public / Artists’ Reception: Apr 1 from 6-9pm Apply-on-Line (http://www.c4fap.org/cfe/2011HumanBeing/index.asp) About Founded in 2004, The Center for Fine Art Photography is a nonprofit organization supported by donations, grants, and memberships. With offices, classrooms, and two galleries in Fort Collins, Colorado, the Center currently has more than 1,300 members representing 33 countries worldwide. The Center for Fine Art Photography promotes the art of photography and supports creative artists through exhibitions, educational programs, international publications and by educating the public to the collectible value of photography.

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National Competition & Exhibition: Works on/of Paper Sponsor: Pacific Art League of Palo Alto Deadline: 01/05/11 Jury Fee: Non Members: 1 for $20, every additional Number of Images: unlimited Commission: Arti Awards: 1st- $200, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50, 4 honorabl Notification Date: 01/12/11 Website: http://updated.pacificartleague.org/ Years Held: 1st Average Rating: / 0 ratings Drop Off: 01/27/11 Pick Up: 02/26/11 Show Start: 02/04/11 Show End: 02/24/10 City: Palo Alto State: California Country: USA The Pacific Art League of Palo Alto is presenting a National Competition & Exhibition of Works on/of Paper. Exhibition dates are February 4th to 24th. Juried by Elizabeth Mitchell of the Cantor Center for the Visual Arts, Stanford University. Eligible to all residents of the United States working with a paper medium (3-D work must be wall mountable). Entry fees applicable. Jpg submission only- DEADLINE IS JANUARY 5TH 2011. For prospectus click here or email gal...@pacificartleague.org

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Spring 2011 Residency Call Type: Residencies, Workshops, Exchanges Eligibility: Chicago The deadline to apply for the position of Spudnik Press' Spring 2011 Resident Artist is quickly approaching. So we encourage you to grab a mug of hot cocoa and flush out exactly how you would spend 3 months in a print shop.The residency com es with a stipend for materials, 24-hour access to the shop, light support from all of us who use the studio, and assistance coordinating an exhibition of your work when it's all over.Applicants are expected to have printmaking experience and feel comfortable in the medium they applying to work in. This residency is supported by previous Resident Artists through the sale of their artwork. To this end, at the conclusion of the residency, artwork is divided approximately 50/50 between the artist and Spudnik Press. The artist retains all proofs and unfinished prints. The application is not too long, a good exercise to help with planning a larger project, and attached to this e-mail! If you have specific questions, don't hesitate to write at an...@spudnikpress.com. Residency Periods 2011 Spring March 1- May 31 Summer June 1- August 31 Fall September 1- November 30 Deadlines (Postmarked by) Spring January 5 Summer April 4 Fall July 1 Notification will be sent approximately 1 month after application deadline Posting Organization Spudnik Press URL: http://www.spudnikpress.com Organization Main Email: an...@spudnikpress.com Contact Information: 1821 W Hubbard suite 308 Chicago, IL 60622 Google Map Organization Description: Spudnik Press is a comprehensive cooperative artist studio. Spudnik functions primarily as a space for artists to realize independent projects that require specialized equipment in the areas of Lithography, Intaglio, Relief, Silkscreen, mono-printing, and book binding. Artists work in close proximity to each other, sharing materials and presses, such that the artwork and art-making practices of each participant informs and influences everyone utilizing the space. Community members interested in printmaking are invited to join classes, workshops, and discussions that take place in the studio. Experienced printmakers are invited to participate in Open Studio. Spudnik Press contributes to other projects to provide services and events that foster interactions between diverse members of the community and nurture local culture. Contact Name: Angee Lennard Contact Email: an...@spudnikpress.com Contact Phone Number: 312-532-0304 Contact Information: 1821 W Hubbard, Suite 308 Chicago, IL 60622 Google Map URL: http://www.spudnikpress.com/residency/

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Call for Artwork - Portraiture: Inside Out Posted by: Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University Deadline: 01/07/11 group exhibition of contemporary portraiture seeks to expand the genre with a show of largely conceptual portraiture, breaking free of past conventions. $15/5 entries. Prospectus: http://jeannecurates.com/#/calls-for-art/4535688306

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Call for Entry - "Beyond the Fold" Posted by: Desotorow Gallery Deadline: 01/07/11 Desotorow Gallery announces a call to artists for "Beyond the Fold," an exhibition to be held Feb. 4 - Feb. 15, 2011. Beyond the Fold examines artists who utilize paper in a way that exceeds the utilitarian, two-dimensional expectations of the material. Further information about submitting work for the exhibition "Beyond the Fold," including a complete list of dates, submission guidelines and forms, can be found at http://www.desotorow.org/exhibits/calls/beyondthefold.html Any questions about Desotorow Gallery and this exhibition can be addressed by calling 912.355.8204 or emailing in...@desotorow.org.

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SICA - The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts Long Branch, New Jersey Deadline: January 8, 2011 Exhibit Dates: February 11 – April 8, 2011 Title: <196 Sponsor: SICA - The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts Venue: 20 Third Avenue, Long Branch, NJ Awards: Best in Show (Categorically) Jurors: For Photography - Elizabeth & Robert McKay, Co-Owners of McKay's Imaging (Red Bank, NJ); All other medias - Lawrence Cappiello, Director of the Arts Guild New Jersey (Rahway, NJ); Rachael Faillace, Assistant Director of the Arts Guild New Jersey (Rahway, NJ) Eligibility: Open to all visual artists in all mediums. Works must be original, completed in the past 5 years, and never displayed at SICA. 2-dimensional work can be no larger than 196 square inches (excluding the frame) and must be ready for hanging. 3-dimensional works must be less than 2,744 cubic inches and must not weigh more than 100 lbs. See website for more information. Fees: $12.00 ($15 for non-members) for each entry Commission: None E-mail: Douglas Ferrari Phone: 732-263-1121 Website: http://www.sica.org Prospectus: http://www.sica.org/Exhibitions/2011/196/Prospectus.html

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