Call to Artists Discover Quincy, the official tourism agency of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, invites artists to submit their work to possibly be featured in the upcoming event series “Art Walk Fridays” during the Annual 50 Days of FREEdom. This event is focused on building the community’s creative economy and engaging local artists with the local population. Discover Quincy is bringing a free arts and entertainment event to each of their business districts. They welcome artist applications to be submitted and possibly featured in the exhibits. Panels measuring 3′ x 5′ will be used to display works within a local business. Artists are encouraged to sell and advertise their work. Each event will take place from 5-8pm on June 17 in Quincy Center, June 24 in Wollaston, July 8 in North Quincy, July 15 in West Quincy, July 22 in Quincy Point, and July 29 in Quincy Center. Learn more.
Deadline: A.S.A.P.
Artist Residency The Arteles International artist residency programs bring together creative minds & professionals from all over the world. Located in the scenic landscapes of Hämeenkyrö, Finland, the residency serves as the perfect platform to explore and expand the boundaries of your art & mind. Learn more.
Deadline: April 29, 2016
10-Minute Plays The Exquisite Corpse Company in Brooklyn is seeking to build a collaborative writing team for an original immersive experience to be presented as part of the company’s upcoming summer season. Inspired by the work of surrealist painter, Rene Magritte. Learn more.
April 30, 2016
Artist Residency The Turkey Land Cove Foundation in Edgartown, MA, offers personal, individual working residencies for motivated women to pursue their professional, educational, or artistic goals away from the distractions of daily life. TLCF provides a quiet space for a woman to progress towards a defined goal, complete a project, and develop tools to propel her life in a new direction. The successful candidate will have a clearly defined goal and a plan to reach that goal. Learn more.
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Painting Commission ArtsinStark is awarding a $25,000 commission for the creation of a painting to celebrate, “The Reintegration of Pro Football.” Learn more.
Deadline: May 6, 2016 ( midnight, EST)
Fiber Artists The Maryland Federation of Art invites all artists residing in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico to enter its 4th biennial Fiber Options: Material Explorations competition. Any original 2-D or 3-D artwork created with fiber is eligible. Works selected will be on exhibit in the MFA Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland from July 14-August 6, 2016. The exhibition chair is Kass McGowan. Learn more.
Deadline: May 12, 2016
Art Writers The Arts Writers grant supports both emerging and established writers who are writing about contemporary visual art. As long as a writer meets the eligibility and publishing requirements, they can apply. You may only apply for one project per grant cycle. You must choose one project type: Article, Blog, Book, New and Alternative Media, or Short-Form Writing. The grant period is for one year, allowing for either regular publishing (Short-Form Writing and Blog applicants) or specific completion dates (as for Article and Book applicants). Learn more.
Deadline: May 18, 2016
Artist Residency The National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) in association with First State National Historical Park of the National Park Service now offers a Residency in Northern Delaware, close to many of the historic colonial sights of Delaware, but in a pastoral forest setting that inspired the Wyeth family. This is one of the newest parks in the National Park Service. Learn more.
Deadline: June 1, 2016
Sculptors The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center invites artists to submit proposals for SculptFest 2016, September 10 – October 23. The theme for this year’s outdoor exhibition is Forecast Now, guest curated by artist Taylor Apostol. “Forecast Now” encourages artists to respond to current experiences of weather. Artists and artist teams are invited to submit proposals for sculpture, installation, video or performance to be exhibited on the historic grounds of the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland, Vermont.
Learn more.
Deadline: June 24th, 2016
Photographers The CDS/Honickman First Book Prize in Photography competition is open to North American photographers of any age who have never published a book-length work and who use their cameras for creative exploration, whether it be of places, people, or communities; of the natural or social world; of beauty at large or the lack of it; of objective or subjective realities. The prize honors work that is visually compelling, that bears witness, and that has integrity of purpose. Winners receive a grant of $3,000, publication of a book of photography, and inclusion in a website devoted to presenting the work of the prizewinners. The winner also receives a solo exhibit and the photographs are then placed in the Archive of Documentary Arts in Duke University’s Rubenstein Library. Learn more.
Deadline: September 15, 2016
Image credit: Silhouette of Prince.
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