Voss Gallery, in partnership with the Ferry Building, is thrilled to announce "Urban Tides: A San Francisco Story," an unprecedented open call seeking to illuminate the vibrant soul of the Bay Area through the lenses of its most creative artists.

This juried group exhibition aims to capture the unique narrative of San Francisco—a city where the pulse of urban energy harmoniously blends with the allure of natural beauty. By featuring 70 of the Bay Area’s most compelling artistic talents, this event not only offers a prestigious platform at Voss Gallery but also provides 20 of the showcased artists an extraordinary opportunity to magnify their work at the iconic Ferry Building.

"Urban Tides: A San Francisco Story" embodies a celebration of the region's enchanting essence and the Ferry Building's enduring legacy as a landmark of innovation, elegance, and a gateway to the heart of San Francisco. Join us in showcasing the dynamic and diverse stories that make the Bay Area an epicenter of artistic excellence.

***IMPORTANT DATES***

The deadline for submissions is SUNDAY, MAY 19TH (11:59PM PST).
Artists must be 18 years or older by the submission deadline and based in the Bay Area to apply.

Artists will be notified via email about their submission by May 25th. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission. Artists are responsible for delivering selected work for exhibition to Voss Gallery. Specific logistics regarding artwork delivery will be provided upon acceptance.

An Award Ceremony for the selected artists will be held during the Ferry Building Day Anniversary Celebration on Friday, July 12th from 5PM - 7:30PM, followed by an Opening Reception at Voss Gallery on Saturday, July 13th from 5-9PM. The exhibition will be on view through August 17th.

***ARTWORK INFORMATION***

All artwork must be the EXACT dimensions 20 inches tall x 16 inches wide and may not exceed more than 3 inches from the wall. This strict sizing includes any necessary framing for works on paper.

All artistic styles of 2D mediums accepted include: paintings, drawings, photography, and collages. Mixed media submissions are also welcome if they adhere to the size and protrusion restrictions. If the work incorporates textured elements, it may not exceed more than 3 inches from the wall. Artwork must be professionally presented and ready to hang securely on a wall with hanging wire. Ensure your artwork is equipped with hanging hardware; works lacking this may not be accepted at the time of exhibition setup.

In-Person Visual Arts Workshop with Suzi Long
June 1, 2024
Saturday, 10:00 - 1:00 PM
Structure of Class: (1) 3-hour in-person session
Beginner and Intermediate

Creating a personal and treasured sketch journal is an ideal way to preserve memories of your travels. Taking the time to observe and capture your surroundings, will imprint your experience deeply in your psyche, much more than just photographs. Suzi will discuss tools such as pens, graphite, paint and paper, and will share her personal sketchbooks with you along with offering demonstrations. You will learn simple ways to correctly draw buildings in perspective, place people in proper proportion, and integrate interesting fun lettering.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Suzi Long studied art at the University of Hawaii and has taken countless workshops with pastel and watercolor artists. Suzi sold her pastels in her own gallery in Mendocino from 2006-2018. Since 2019 she has traveled the West in her recreational vehicle giving classes and recording her life in watercolor sketchbooks.

Visual Arts Workshop with Josie Iselin
June 9, 2024
Sunday, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Structure of Class: (1) 3-hour In-person session (Stevenson & Winona)
C274 • All levels

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Josie will introduce participants to cyanotype printing (an alternative photographic technique) using her vast collection of dried seaweed specimens as image-making material. Josie will introduce us to her work and how she became so entwined with the fascinating world of seaweed. You will be inspired by algae's diverse biology and ecology, learn to identify a variety of green, red, and brown seaweed, and become more aware of the importance of a healthy intertidal zone and kelp forest—all while creating beautiful blue and white cyanotypes using the power of the sun. Known for its distinctive blueprint-like images, this simple, camera-less photographic technique is the same process used by pioneering, curious, and innovative botanist and photographer Anna Atkins (British, 1799-1871). Want to bring your own specimens to identify and print with? Please do! The end results are joyous and revelatory; while making art, participants have learned about an ocean ecology they haven’t thought much about before.

MATERIALS LIST: NONE

Optional supplies: Students are welcome to bring their own specimens or objects. Students are welcome to bring a bag lunch or snack.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Josie Iselin is a visual artist, writer and designer, and the author of The Curious World of Seaweed among other books. She is co-director of Above/Below, an ocean literacy campaign that created The Mysterious World of Bull Kelp (bullkelp.info)— a deep dive web story that was released at the end of 2023. Josie has been integrating cyanotype printing with her seaweed scans for many years and constantly gains inspiration from Anna Atkins, who used the nascent photographic process of cyanotypes to document her algal findings in 1840.

Artspace111 and the Love Texas Art Foundation are pleased to announce an open call for submissions from Texas artists for the 11th Annual Texas Juried Exhibition, juried by Maggie Adler, Curator Paintings, Sculpture, and Works on Paper,  Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The total 2024 prize amount is $15,000, with a $10,000 first prize. The exhibition will be open July 27 – August 24, 2024 at Artspace111, with an opening reception on July 27th. Contemporary 2D and 3D works that follow the requirements detailed in the prospectus are eligible for acceptance, artwork selected by the juror from the eligible submissions will be included in the exhibition at Artspace111 and are eligible for awards. As mentioned above, over $15,000 will be awarded to the best works in show, and the $10,000 first prize will include the opportunity to exhibit at Artspace111 in a separate solo or group exhibition in 2025.

Visit www.Artspace111.com for more information and to read full prospectus.

The Chiaro Award is a fully sponsored artist residency and $15,000 prize for a mid-career painter residing in the United States. The Chiaro Award residency includes a private studio, and inclusion in a dynamic network of Headlands’ creative practitioners and thinkers.

Headlands’ Artist in Residence (AIR) program awards fully sponsored residencies to approximately 50 local, national, and international artists each year. Residencies of four to ten weeks include studio space, chef-prepared meals, comfortable housing, and travel and living expense reimbursements. AIRs become part of a dynamic community of artists participating in Headlands’ other programs, allowing for exchange and collaborative relationships to develop within the artist community on campus.

Program Goals
• To support and have a meaningful impact on the lives and careers of accomplished painters creating exceptional and exemplary work.
• To bring outstanding painters into a nurturing and dynamic professional network of creative practitioners and
thinkers.
• To encourage artists to develop ideas and work within the context of the Marin Headlands, a part of Golden Gate
National Recreation Area.
• To bring national and international artists to the Bay Area to engage and have cross-cultural exchange with local
artists and audiences.
Program Details
• Fully sponsored 6- to 10-week residency with an award of $15,000
• Paid roundtrip airfare
• 750 square foot studio
• Private bedroom in shared house
• A maximum two week stay for families in the Family House (by request only and subject to availability)
• Five chef-prepared meals per week
• Use of Headlands’ vehicles
• Facilities access: basic woodshop; audio/video equipment; artists’ library with computers, scanner, and printer
• Wi-Fi in studio and designated spaces
• Up to 15 Artists in Residence living on-site
• Up to 8 other Headlands’ artists working on-site
• Participation in monthly “Show & Tell” nights
• Participation in seasonal Open House
• Access to Headlands Public Events
• Field trips to Bay Area museums, galleries, and cultural venues
• Become part of Headlands Alumni Network

The Artist in Residence (AIR) program awards fully sponsored residencies to approximately 50 local, national, and international artists each year.

Residencies of four to ten weeks include studio space, chef-prepared meals, housing, travel and living expenses. AIRs become part of a dynamic community of artists participating in Headlands’ other programs, allowing for exchange and collaborative relationships to develop within the artist community on campus.

Chamberlain Award is a fully sponsored artist residency and $10,000 prize to support an artist working in the social practice discipline. This award supports artists employing non-traditional media to creatively engage with social concerns of the day.

Program Goals
• To invest in individuals at the cutting edge of the social practice field, whose artwork creates dialogue and social
change.
• To support artists to explore and experiment in order to take their work to the next level.
• To build a nurturing and dynamic community of local, national, and international artists and thinkers.
• To encourage artists to develop ideas and work within the context of the Marin Headlands, a part of Golden Gate
National Recreation Area.
• To bring national and international artists to the Bay Area to engage and have cross-cultural exchange with local
artists and audiences.
Program Details
• Fully sponsored 6- to 10-week residency
• Paid roundtrip airfare
• 100- to 2000-sq.-foot studio
• Private bedroom in shared house
• A maximum two week stay for families in the Family House (by request only and subject to availability)
• Five chef-prepared meals per week
• Access to vehicles on-site
• Facilities access: Basic woodshop; audio/video equipment; artists’ library with computers, scanner, and printer
• Wi-Fi in designated spaces
• Up to 15 Artists in Residence living on-site
• Up to 8 other local Headlands artists working in studios on-site
• Participation in monthly “Show & Tell” nights
• Participation in seasonal Open House
• Access to Headlands Public Events
• Field trips to Bay Area museums, galleries, and cultural venues
• Become part of Headlands Alumni Network

Hosted by LA Opera in collaboration with LA County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis; the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture; Healing Arts—an initiative of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab; and the World Health Organization (WHO), this unique, free summit offers conversations and participatory arts experiences, and promotes creative ways to approach wellness.

Thought leaders including arts practitioners, medical experts and administrators, policymakers, and researchers will be on hand for discussions and presentations that explore how the arts can equitably support health and wellbeing. The event features Special Projects Advisor for LA Opera, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health, and acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming, among other notable advocates for the arts in healthcare.

WeHo Arts Division invites artists, curators, and non-profit arts organizations based in the U.S. to submit proposals for temporary public art projects to the Art on the Outside (AOTO) program. AOTO funds the temporary display of art at publicly accessible City-owned locations and facilities. Past projects include sculptures, murals, digital screen-based artwork & projections, and performance art. While proposals for new artworks are eligible for review, the program is best suited to realizing exhibitions consisting of prefabricated artworks that can be installed at the approved site without extensive modification. Past awarded budgets have averaged around $8,000 but vary depending on the project. Please review the application requirements carefully before applying and feel free to contact Marcus Mitchell, Public Art Administrator at 323-848-3122 / [email protected] with any questions about the application, selection process, or program. To apply please visit https://bit.ly/AOTO2024.

The City of West Hollywood's Arts Division invites artists, curators, and non-profit arts organizations based in the U.S. to submit proposals for temporary public art projects to the Art on the Outside (AOTO) program. AOTO funds the temporary display of art at publicly accessible City-owned locations and facilities. Past projects include sculptures, murals, digital screen-based artwork & projections, and performance art.

Please see website for further application details.