INTRODUCTION
Benesch and Landworks Studio, on behalf of the City of Wichita, invite professional artists and artist teams with a demonstrated history of completing durable, permanent public art projects to submit their qualifications.

PERCENT FOR ART & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
This project’s artistic elements are funded through the Percent for Art Ordinance and the City of Wichita’s Capital Improvement Plan. In 2019, the Wichita City Council approved an ordinance that allotted 2% of capital improvement funds to a pool of funding allocated for the commissioning of on-site artworks that then become part of the citywide art collection. The administration of the Percent for Art Program is overseen by the Design Council, an 11-member advisory board.

PROJECT BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
Opportunities have been identified for art to be integrated or installed as part of the next 3.5 miles of Redbud Trail improvements to be completed by the end of 2026. Redbud Trail is a 15-mile multi-modal trail, in various stages of development, located on an abandoned BNSF railway extending from Wichita through Andover and terminating in Augusta, KS. The trail has three public art installations completed in Wichita. These are located at 9th and Hillside, 13th and Roosevelt, and 17th and Oliver on paved portions of the trail. These installations showcase people who live(d) in nearby neighborhoods with interesting stories to share. It is not the intention of this call to continue highlighting individuals or accomplishments, but there is an opportunity for consideration of continuity in elements like colors, materials, shapes, or styles.

Andover, Kansas has also completed some customization along its trail segment with unique fence panels. This is currently being considered by the design team and not necessarily in the scope of art.

See Site Details Exhibit “A” for a site map and existing conditions.

PROJECT AREA AND CHARACTER
The portion of the trail for consideration starts at Woodlawn Avenue just north of Wichita Firehouse 14 and extends east across Rock Road and ends just east of K-96, where it connects to the K-96 path. Adjacent properties include residential lots within planned subdivisions, HOA-maintained green spaces, a middle school, undeveloped commercial, and commercial/retail stores near the intersections of Rock Rd. and Webb. Rd.

The trail is fairly wooded in some places and the goal will be to keep a similar appearance. Some tree trimming and minimal tree removal are necessary to complete the grading required for the trail pavement.

An elevated bicycle/pedestrian bridge is being designed for the trail over Rock Road as part of this project.

See Site Details Exhibit “B” for preliminary bridge elevation.

SELECTION PROCESS
The project Selection Committee will select a shortlist for artists’ interviews based on eligibility, submitted qualifications, the demonstrated ability to produce quality art in public spaces, and the criteria included in this RFQ.

Interviews for the short-listed artists will provide an opportunity for the Selection Committee to meet the artists, discuss the project’s potential, and ask and answer questions. After the interviews, the Selection Committee will determine the final approval of an artist.

The successful artist or artist team will work with the city’s design team, including engineers and landscape architects, before and during the development of the artist’s proposal. This collaborative process will allow for input and refinement throughout design development and will allow the design team to provide creative site solutions within their scope of work that is influenced by the selected artist’s proposal. There will be an in-person design charrette with the selected artist and the artist will be expected to provide regular updates on their progress through the fabrication and installation process.

Benesch (Civil Engineering) is the prime consultant leading the design process in collaboration with the City of Wichita. Landworks Studio (Landscape Architecture) is part of the design team and is facilitating the selection process on behalf of the City of Wichita. The artist or artist team will contract with Benesch for design and general contracting for fabrication and installation.

CRITERIA FOR REVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS
Artistic excellence: What is the quality of the artist’s work and their compatibility with the project?

Goals: Does the artist’s body of work demonstrate an ability to create an artwork that responds to the project’s goals?

Approach: How well does the artist communicate their understanding of the project? Does the artist demonstrate experience working collaboratively with a larger design team?

Capabilities: Does the artist have sufficient experience to be able to design, fabricate, and install the artwork on time and budget?

CRITERIA FOR REVIEW OF INTERVIEWS
Artistic excellence: Does the artist communicate artistic excellence, high quality, innovation, creativity, and clarity of vision?

Goals: Does the artist demonstrate an understanding of the opportunities as presented in this Call to Artists?

Approach: Does the artist have an approach that provides exploration within a larger design team to maximize a project’s opportunities in all scopes of work?

Capabilities: Does the artist communicate well with both creative and technical professionals? Does the artist demonstrate the ability to deliver a successful process and final product, including a sound work plan for the artwork, with appropriate and quality materials, on time and budget?

GOALS, CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATIONS
1. Commission an artist or collaborative to conceptualize, create, and implement artistic features to improve the experience for and engage the users of this segment of Redbud Trail.
2. The artwork should be appropriate for the character of the corridor with some consideration given to already existing art elements at trailheads and trails. Artist(s) should create relevant works that further the sense of place, inspire, create dialogue, and enhance the experience of this place.
3. Artwork should respond to site conditions and context: including scale of work, materiality, site lines, and adjacent residential and commercial functions.
4. Artwork shall be vandal-resistant and graffiti removal treatments/coatings, where appropriate.
5. Artwork incorporating steel material must comply with “Buy America and Build America” criteria. See https://www.transit.dot.gov/buyamerica for more information.
6. Celebrate the role that art and artists play in our community and in our economy.

THEMING OPTIONS
The design team has developed three themes for exploration for the development of art applications. These themes are relevant to the site context and to the scope of the project itself.
1) Redbud Tree
2) Process/Motion
3) Connectedness

See Site Details Exhibit “C” for additional information and images related to the concepts.

ARTWORK OPPORTUNITIES
While there are many applications for art integration, the design team has identified some possibilities. This list is not intended to be exclusive of other ideas but is a practical list of known infrastructure included in the scope of the project.
1. Custom Trail Amenities
a. Shade Structures
2. Rock Road Overpass
a. Ramp/Ped Bridge Handrail
b. MSE Wall form liner/mural
c. Trail Surface Applications
3. Monuments/Environmental Art
a. Along the trail segments
i. Open Spaces
ii. Small bridge structures/railings
b. At intersections
c. At pause points

BUDGET
Total Project: $300,000
The total artwork commissions will be $300,000, inclusive of all costs and fees for the artist to execute the project from design through structural engineering, fabrication, site preparation, transportation, delivery to the site, and installation. The artist will be required to provide all mounting hardware for integration into any footings/pedestals.

TIMELINE
RFQ open via CAFE̒ online application system: April 5, 2024
Artists Questions Due April 26, 2024, at 11:59 PM CDT
Submission Deadline: May 1, 2024
Notification of Finalists: May 10, 2024
Interviews for Finalists: May 13-17, 2024
Final Artist Selection: June 4, 2024
Contract: Approximately 6 weeks following selection
In-person Design Charrette: Week of July 8th. Selected date TBD.
Presentations to Design Council (minimum of 2 presentations)
Final Designs after approval of the Design Council: Summer 2025
Installation: Construction of the project is anticipated to begin in the Fall of 2025.
Completion: Approximately end of 2026.

HOW TO APPLY
Application is available via Cafe̒.

QUESTIONS
All questions should be emailed to Carisa McMullen ([email protected]) by APRIL 26, 2024, 11:59 PM CDT.

Application Requirements
Please submit the following information:
1. Artist name (or names of team members if applying as a team), phone number, and email address.
2. Website and/or applicable links.
3. Brief written description of your project approach and intention to create relevant work befitting the character of the site, with consideration given to relevant contextual factors (500 words or less).
4. Three references
5. Five to seven images of relevant examples of past work. Images should represent the artist’s style, medium, and breadth of work. Please include a brief description of the work, size, location (City/State), media, and budget.
6. Resume (maximum of 2 pages / per each team member)

Lillstreet Art Center offers year-long residencies in the departments of Ceramics and Metalsmithing, and 9-Month residencies in Textiles, Drawing & Painting, and Printmaking & Book Arts beginning in September every year.

As a collaborative, community-based art center, the residency is a place for artists to expand their personal practice and gain teaching experience ; while learning how to sustain a working artist’s lifestyle. The resident artist program enriches our community by bringing artists with unique and refined skills to our educational programming through classes, workshops, public demonstrations and studio hours.

As a resident artist, you will continue to develop professionally and intellectually through contact with other residents, department peers, art administrators and students. Lillstreet Art Center supplements the residency with resources and instruction in and outside the department of residency. Resident artists have the opportunity to work together, take part in community events and sales and to be creative leaders in Chicago’s vibrant Ravenswood neighborhood while being immersed in the community.

Our AiR specific programming is built for face-time with artists, students and vendors in the Ravenswood community; other opportunities include artist features in the gallery shop, professional development through dynamic exhibitions, one-on-one studio visits with peers and interdisciplinary artists, public programs, and community building to develop a sustainable creative practice. As a professional working and teaching artist, you are also welcome to brainstorm your ideas, share resources with our students and community and build relationships by resource sharing.

Proficiency within your field of art, along with teaching experience are the most important factors we consider for the Artist-in-Residence Program. BFA or MFA encouraged. Equivalent experience (residencies, workshops, apprenticeships, internships, or other non-traditional education experiences) are also considered.

Lillstreet Art Center residencies are granted based on quality of work, programming within the departments, your desire to teach, how you fit into the community art education world, and experience.

International artists may apply but you must already have a visa that allows you to work. Artists-in-Residence are employees of Lillstreet Art Center  and must be able to receive pay for their stipends and teaching compensation. We unable to sponsor visa applications.

The Living Summer School (LSS) is a yearly week-long educational program promoting social and territorial innovation in and around the city of Kortrijk, Flanders. Young creatives, designers, and entrepreneurs collaborate with a network of local partners and experts. Together, they envision social impact concepts and design prototypes addressing relevant local territorial challenges. Within a week the participants create innovative prototypes, service blueprints, and concrete social interventions.

Applicants must be younger than 30 years old at the time of the application. We welcome applications from all levels of professional and academic experience and any field of study (architecture, art, urban planning, biology, sociology, engineering, environmental studies etc.)

In 2021 Susan Eley Fine Art devoted its summer exhibitions to celebrating art students amidst the challenges of virtual learning. New Voices for the Twenties- Part I and Part II were exciting group shows that congratulated young artists on the completion of their schooling with an exhibition in NYC. For summer 2024 we want to revisit this theme with a student show. For this exhibition, SEFA is looking for paintings by students graduating from BFA and MFA programs in the Tri State area. Please see below for submission details and qualifications.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Students must be graduating from the 2024 class at a Tri State area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) school receiving a BFA or MFA.

Submission through email.

Cleveland Arts Prize promotes creativity in Northeast Ohio by honoring artists for artistic excellence and recognizes community leaders who help regional arts flourish. Cleveland Arts Prize (CAP) was established by the Women’s City Club in 1960, and continues today as the nation’s oldest municipal arts award and an ongoing platform for celebrating Northeast Ohio’s exceptional arts community. In its earliest years, the group commissioned the Arts Prize medal, launched a scholarship program and established an endowment that secured the annual awarding of prizes.
Discipline Awards

Applications are accepted March 1 - May 1.

Discipline awards are application based only. If you would like to nominate an artist please complete this form. Your nominee will be notified and sent the link to complete the application. Nominations do not have an effect on their application and are not seen by the jurors. Nominations must be submitted by April 1st in order to give the nominee adequate time to complete the application.

Discipline Prize Criteria:

A body of original work that consistently exemplifies the highest level of artistic excellence as shown by but not limited to:

Mastery of traditional skill and willingness to challenge status quo
Awareness and/or acknowledgment of contemporary and/or changing schools of thought respective to discipline
High level of continuity between artist statement and work
Regional, national and/or international recognition*
Contributions to the canon of knowledge that will endure beyond the artist's life*
*These criteria will be assessed relative to career level.

Applicants will be placed into career levels based on the following requirements:

Emerging Artist Award: Candidate is currently living in Northeast Ohio and has created significant work or projects and shows remarkable promise for further development of their artistic careers.

Mid-Career Artist Award: Candidate is currently residing or has previously resided in Northeast Ohio and whose work has received both regional and national recognition.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Candidate has worked in Northeast Ohio over a period of decades and whose artistic achievements have brought distinction to the artist individually and to the region as a whole.

Past Arts Prize winners are not eligible to win a prize in the same category more than once.

Summary

The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) invites professional Artists to apply for a public art commission in connection with the construction of the Public Works Campus in Bend, Oregon.

The commission is for a large-scale Sculptural Screen Wall located at the south boundary of the Public Works campus and a smaller-scale Campus Entry Sculpture located at the main entrance of campus. Both works of art should be related to one another and be a continuous idea, sharing materials and inspiration. See attached graphics package for location and size of both works of art and the general inspiration for the two sculptural elements. The project timeline is 2024-2025 and the project budget is $300,000.

The City of Bend and AIPP are dedicated to nurturing, promoting, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage individuals from Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQIA+ artists to apply. Furthermore, we value and support the participation of local artists in this initiative.

Bend, Oregon Overview

Bend, Oregon is a mountain town surrounded by public lands. Residents and visitors are drawn to Bend for its high desert climate and varied year-round recreation. Bend has grown and flourished, truly a community with diverse backgrounds and a shared love for the place and lifestyle. Bend is home to nationally recognized breweries, Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, The High Desert Museum, Central Oregon Community College and the Oregon State University-Cascades Campus. Today, Bend is the largest Oregon city east of the Cascades Mountains with a population of just over 100,000.

Site & Project Context

The new Public Works Campus for the City of Bend will be home to five public works departments: Utilities, Transportation Mobility, Fleet Maintenance, Facilities, and Engineering & Infrastructure Planning. The 35.5-acre site will include offices, meeting spaces, storage facilities, specialized workshop areas and the City’s water lab.

The campus design is inspired by the Central Oregon context of high desert landscape, volcanic geology, and prominent mountain peaks and will blend in with the surrounding landscape while providing efficient, healthy, and durable workspaces for the public works departments. Each building embodies simplicity and timelessness in both form and material. Clad in weathering steel that will change to a deep rust color over time, the buildings complement the rich desert earth tones, volcanic rock outcroppings, and the Juniper-forested site.

The large-scale Sculptural Screen Wall will be located along the southern boundary of the site, at NE Cooley Boulevard. This work of art is intended to first be a sculptural element that runs along the public street edge of campus where vehicular and pedestrian traffic will view and experience something that may speak to what the public works campus is about or the role that the public works departments have within the city of Bend. Secondly, the sculptural screen wall will serve as a visual screen of the internal public works storage yards from public street view. While the sculptural screen wall does not need to be completely solid, it should shield the public from views into the south storage area, meeting the City’s Land Use code for that function, while sharing abstract hints to those experiencing it about public works, the local natural topography, or the history of this place through the art itself.

The smaller-scale Campus Entry Sculpture will be located near the northern boundary of the site, at NE Talus Place, near the main entrance to the campus. This work of art could be a panel from the screen wall, or a sculptural element that is similar in style and material to the screen wall that would connect both the entrance and exit to the public works campus. Artists will have the flexibility to propose a sculptural element that relates back to the south wall that could be near or part of the monument sign. There is some flexibility regarding size and location and the final location will be determined by the selected artist and design team.

The large-scale sculptural screen wall and the campus entry sculpture should speak to one another and be of the same idea and inspiration. See attached graphics package for location and size of both works of art and the general inspiration for the two sculptural elements. The artist(s) will develop the works of art in collaboration with key players on the architecture and design team at Hennebery Eddy Architects as well as the City of Bend project staff and coordination with the construction team.

Inspiration for the Sculptural Screen Wall & Campus Entry Sculptural Elements

Centering equity in the creation of art, the artist(s) are encouraged to draw inspiration from the unique and enriching contributions of the Public Works departments to the City of Bend. The work of art should resonate with both those working on campus and the public passing by the campus, embodying meaning and relevance, yet can be abstract allowing passersby to engage and bring additional depth of meaning simply by experiencing it. The art will primarily be an experience while driving by and should be understandable from that perspective. It has the potential, but is not a requirement, to convey significance and/or celebrate any of the following:

•The work undertaken by Public Works departments, including the specific tools and materials used, the tasks performed or simply the inspiration of such.

•The Native history of the location, the specific site, and its evolution over time.

•The natural environment, topography, climate, and distinctive features of Central Oregon.

By emphasizing equity in this artistic endeavor, we aim to create a piece that reflects the diverse perspectives and experiences related to the Public Works departments and the broader community.

The work of art shall be integrated into the overall design of the Public Works campus through:

•Materials, scale, language

The sculpture elements can be abstract, integrative, can change based on where it is viewed from, be discoverable, can teach or tell a story. While the project team has envisioned that the screen wall could be made from corten or rusted steel sheets or panels, pipes, or slats—similar to the material on the exterior facade of the buildings throughout the campus, the Artist has the liberty to propose other solutions they find that could work best for the screen wall.

Placement and Materials

The public will be able to enjoy the works of art at the edges of the Public Works campus during the day or evening, from both public streets at the north and south edges of campus.

The works of art for the Sculptural Screen Wall will sit on a concrete foundation that runs along the edge of campus at NE Cooley Boulevard, from the west boundary approximately 250’ feet to the east. The sculpture shall sit above grade at a maximum 15’ tall, but no less than 10’ tall and can vary in height and width as it runs the length.

A smaller Campus Entry Sculpture that relates to the larger Screen Wall will be incorporated at the north edge of campus, near the main entry of campus from NE Talus Place. Final placement and dimensions will be determined with the artist and design team.

The materials used for the Sculptural Screen Wall and Campus Entry Sculpture must be durable to weather and UV conditions in Oregon and may be made of Corten steel to align with the overall campus material palette. The works of art should be one continuous idea that continues from the south campus edge to the north campus entry.

Each Finalist will discuss proposed materials and protective finishes with our Conservator in advance of the Zoom meeting presenting their design renderings. Our Conservator will submit a preliminary report to the selection committee on the proposed materials. The Artist selected for the commission will work with our Conservator, the City of Bend and the architectural design team on any revisions to ensure the work of art is durable for an outdoor setting and materials selected are low maintenance.

Project Budgets

The maximum project budget for this commission is $300,000, including stamped engineering drawings, permitting, fabrication, subcontractors, installation, delivery, insurance and travel expenses (not including initial site visit to Bend during selection process). The footings will be designed with the Artist, and basic parameters for the footings will be provided to all Finalists for the Sculptural Screen Wall and Campus Entry Sculpture. Only Finalists will submit an itemized budget for the proposed project.

The City of Bend dedicates one percent (1%) of the total eligible costs of certain improvement projects to the selection, fabrication, installation, ongoing maintenance, community education, and documentation of public art. This project is a portion of the 1% dedicated to this Campus.

Project Timeline

· Call to Artists announced: March 26, 2024

· Application Due: May 1, 2024 (11pm PST)

· Notification of Finalists: Mid-to-Late May 2024

· Design Time and Site Visit to Bend: June to mid-July 2024

· Designer or Artist Presentation of Design Renderings via Zoom: Mid-to-Late July 2024

· Public Input Display: August 2024

· Commission Selection: Late August

· Design Team Meetings with Artist via Zoom: Fall 2024

· Installation: Summer 2025

Selection Process

Phase 1: The Selection Committee consisting of representatives from Art in Public Places, City of Bend and a local architecture firm will select two Finalists. The stipend for travel and design time is $1,750. Finalists will use the stipend for a Site Visit to Bend early in the design phase to see the site and meet key players from the AiPP C...

The health of the jewelry industry depends on the continuous flow of new talent and design creativity. It is critical that new artists also hone their business skills in order to effectively manage their small businesses in today's global market. Each summer Halstead awards a grant to a new jewelry designer working primarily in silver.
The grand prize consists of $7,500 in start-up capital and $1,000 in merchandise as well as recognition in the industry. We also recognize finalists who receive a smaller cash prize and help promoting their business. The most valuable reward the winner and finalists receive is a personalized feedback report complied with notes from all of the judges.
The Halstead Grant started in 2006 and has helped many talented jewelry artists gain a foothold in this challenging field. Past winners agree that receiving the award was a turning point early in their careers when they were wavering on whether or not the jewelry studio was the right place for them. Being singled out by the grant program affirmed their choices and gave them a push to make their business dreams a reality. We hear that the money helps a little bit too!

Join artist, Diana Buitrago, for a three-day intensive in-person landscape painting workshop. Explore the complexities of the plein air sketch by painting directly from nature.

Individuals can choose to paint either small sketches of different elements of the surrounding landscape or develop a multi-day, plein-air painting step by step. In order to understand and evoke the light effects outdoors, Diana will explain both the logical and practical tools available to the painter.

The workshop will focus on the elements and theory of planes based on John F. Carlson’s book; a crucial analysis for understanding the subsequential value organization of the landscape. The workshop will discuss composition, value, shape, design, drawing, color, atmospheric perspective and painting techniques. Diana will discuss how, why, and where to begin as she demonstrates the process of applying the paint from back to front. She will also review best practices, including materials, set-up options for working en plein-air and traveling with your painting materials. Diana will paint alongside the group and provide rounds of individual critiques.

This workshop welcomes all levels of experience.

In the event of rain, we will contact the students with an update, but we may still paint on location from a sheltered/covered spot. If the rain/storm is too extreme, we may delay the start time or decide to paint indoors at a location TBD to work on paintings based on our plein-air sketches or from master copies.

The Coral Reef Encounter invites artists and crafters to create Coral Critters: three dimensional, fanciful fish and/or coral inspired by the beauty of a healthy coral reef. Your piece of art will be displayed prominently underwater in the Reef on June 22 and 23, 2024 at the Jeffers Hill pool in Columbia, Maryland and will be eligible for prizes.

The City of Napa, CA is seeking up to 10 temporary installations for the eighth Napa Art Walk outdoor art exhibit.

SPONSOR: City of Napa
LOCATION: Downtown Napa, California
EXHIBITION TIMELINE: September 2024 – August 2026
ELIGIBILITY: This opportunity is open to established professional artists residing or working in the United States age 18 and older. All submissions must be previously completed artworks. No artwork proposals for yet-to-be-created art will be accepted.
ARTIST HONORARIUM: $3,000 to cover any associated travel and installation costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: All entries to be submitted via CaFE via MIDNIGHT, Pacific Standard Time, on or before May, 1 2024

A) PROGRAM GOALS AND INFORMATION

The Napa Art Walk is a curated walking tour program that showcases regularly rotating installation art throughout downtown Napa, California. This program is designed to enhance the local environment and promote the understanding and enjoyment of public art by inviting artists to temporarily exhibit select works in downtown Napa. The first Art Walk launched in 2009, and collections rotate every two years; the 2024-2026 exhibition will be the eighth rotation in this program.

NAPA ART WALK GOALS

Create exciting, appealing and harmonious public environments by integrating outdoor art into public spaces;
Showcase public art that celebrates Napa’s historical, socio-cultural and aesthetic values;
Preserve and enrich Napa’s cultural environment;
Enhance the character of Napa through visibility of community-valued artworks;
Promote public participation and interaction with artists and artwork; and
Stimulate the downtown economy through increased pedestrian activity and positioning Napa as an art destination.
OUTREACH

The previous seven Napa Art Walk exhibits are exceeding these goals. In addition to successfully generating regional and national media coverage, and tours facilitated by local groups and tourism alike regularly explore the Art Walk.

To enhance the usability and visibility of Napa Art Walk, the City has partnered with Otocast, a mobile app program which provides information about each of these pieces and the artists, (Voices of Napa Art Walk Artists). The Otocast app may be downloaded on any smart phone to find “Napa, CA Napa Art Walk” and hear about the art and surrounding points of interest in the current exhibit. Images of the artworks, a printable brochure and map, and links to the audio tours from current and past exhibitions may be found at Napa Art Walk.

VISION: Climate Action and Sustainability

All pieces submitted for the 8th Napa Art Walk should integrate and embody a work centered around the theme Climate Action and Sustainability. The artwork should embody concepts related to climate change and environmental sustainability or be made from recycled materials.

It is important for public artwork in Napa’s urban center to offer a source of inspiration and pride for tourists and the community alike, as the valley navigates consistent growth and revitalization. It is important that we inspire, invigorate, and encourage new ideas that serve as a catalyst for creativity.

Artists shall provide a short written statement (up to 150 words) as part of their submittal explaining how their piece addresses and illustrates the theme.

EXHIBITION LENGTH

Artworks will remain on view for a period of approximately two years (October 2024 – October 2026).

ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Printed and downloadable brochures with a map of art locations enable self-guided viewing of the exhibition, and volunteer docents lead Napa Art Walk tours. The pieces are on display 24 hours a day, though viewing of some may be restricted to daylight.

The following will be also provided to increase public awareness of this exhibition:

Grand Opening reception / Meet and Greet with the Artists
Media releases
Printed and downloadable brochures
Napa Art Walk Website
The “DoNapa” website, social media and blog postings (www.donapa.com)
Features on the City of Napa (www.cityofnapa.org), Arts Council Napa Valley (www.artscouncilnapavalley.org)
Calendar listings
Docent-led tours
Inclusion in media and school tours
Artwork plaques

THE NAPA ART WALK ROUTE

All sites are a brief distance from one another in downtown Napa, and several are on or near popular visitor destinations. Busy pedestrian walkways, bridges, the riverfront, and plazas serve as accommodating and attractive sites that elevate the artwork while simultaneously integrating it into the cityscape. The route is not limited to walking, but strollers, wheelchairs, bicycles and any other necessary assistance can be easily accommodated. The route may be enjoyed as a loop or customized by the individual viewer(s) to meet specific preferences and/or logistical restraints.

SITE SPECIFICATIONS

Generally, Napa Art Walk sculptures are mounted to concrete pads and secured by bolts or brackets. There are a variety of pad sizes used in the current exhibition:

Large Square: 12” high x 60” long x 60” wide
Medium Square: 12” high x 48” long x 48” wide
Large Rectangular: 12” high x 96” long x 36” wide
Medium Rectangular: 12” high x 65” long x 36” wide
Round: 16” high x 30” diameter
Each submitted artwork should indicate a proposed size and dimension for a pad from the list above, as well as the method for securing it. Ideally, there should be no more than 4 bolts necessary to secure the art, and bolt locations should fit within the perimeter of each pad.

The City reserves the right to change an entry’s pad size specification if another is more appropriate.

If your work is too large for a pad or requires another way of mounting please specify these details. An installation template must be provided for artwork approval.

The City will determine the location of each artwork based on its size and dimension for the designated space, as well as setting and other factors. No location changes will be permitted once the final sites have been selected.

Any projections beyond the perimeter width of the concrete pad must occur at heights no lower than 7 feet from the ground to avoid pedestrian conflicts.

Artists will be responsible for bringing all hardware necessary to secure the piece to the concrete pad, including bolts, brackets, etc. as well as a hammer drill equipped with bits to accommodate the piece if utilizes atypical size brackets or bolts. The artist will be responsible for any necessary hardware purchases prior to the scheduled installation.

Artworks must weigh no more than 2000 pounds. If necessary, City staff will provide a crane to position a sculpture.

Upon installation of the artwork, the artist or artist representative must remove and store or dispose of all packing and crating materials.

A plaque with the artist name, studio location/home, sculpture information, and map number will be provided and installed by the City upon installation of the art work.

ARTIST HONORARIUM

Each selected artist will receive an Artist Honorarium of $3,000 to assist with transportation, travel and other expenses; $2,000 will be paid upon artwork installation in 2024 and $1,000 paid upon artwork deinstallation.

B) AREA DESCRIPTION

The City of Napa is in the heart of Napa Valley, a world-class winegrowing region and travel destination. Located along the banks of the Napa River, Downtown Napa is emerging from its origins as a civic district to a vibrant hub of beautiful hotels, charming inns, exceptional culinary establishments and wine-tasting rooms, all enhanced by the arts, parks and entertainment.

Downtown Napa boasts over 80 restaurants, 35 wine tasting rooms and bars, and over 20 exciting live performance venues. Napa is a popular year-round destination for visitors from the region and all over the world. Over three million visitors travel to Napa Valley every year, with nearly two-thirds staying in Downtown Napa’s 23 luxury hotels and B&B Inns. A portion of First Street is currently under construction as part of a major retail shopping center renovation called “First Street Napa”, which includes The Archer Hotel, Charlie Palmer Steakhouse Restaurant, a mix of retail shops and cafes, and inviting outdoor spaces.

C) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS & SELECTION INFO

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be established professional artists currently living or working in the United States. They must be at least 18 years of age. Napa Art Walk jurors, City employees and their immediate family members are ineligible.

ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES

Artists will be responsible to deliver the selected artwork to the site and install the artwork in September 2024 and deinstall in August 2026, by appointment, to be coordinated with the City of Napa. Although the artist will be the primary installer and will direct the installation, the City of Napa will provide staff for installation assistance and equipment (if needed) in accordance with the artist’s Art Installation Plan. Artists must provide any and all hardware that is required for the installation, including bolts, brackets, hammer drills, cleaning brushes, etc. Artists will be responsible to pick up their artwork within 30 days of the exhibition’s closing date, to be coordinated with the City. Although the artist is the primary de-installer during de-installation, the City of Napa will provide staff assistance and equipment to de-install artworks if required.

Selected artists must enter into an agreement with the City of Napa. Artists are encouraged to carry insurance to cover potential damage to their artwork.

Artworks must be structurally safe for the general public, including children. Artworks must be extremely durable in outdoor conditions and maintenance-free for the period of the exhibition. If, however, occasional cleaning or other mai...

The Department of Art at Pittsburg State University welcomes Solo and Group Exhibition Proposals for the 2024-2025 academic year. Pittsburg State University Department of Art, located in Porter Hall has two galleries, University Gallery and Harry Krug Gallery.

Fusion Art invites submissions for the 8th Annual Colors art competition for an online exhibition during the month of May 2024.

For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography using a concentration of colors. One color or a multitude of colors meets the criteria for this competition.

This is an international open (no theme) competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable. All artists, regardless of location or experience, are encouraged to submit their best representational and/or abstract work in any medium.

Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners.

Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

Please visit https://www.fusionartps.com/8th-annual-colors-art-competition-2024/ for full competition guidelines and to submit.

The deadline to enter is May 1, 2024.

About Fusion Art
Founded by Award winning artist, Chris and Valerie Hoffman, Fusion Art was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions, exhibitions and experiences.

The Processing Foundation is thrilled to announce the open call for our 2024 Fellowship Program, themed ‘Sustaining Community: Expansion & Access.’ This year, we seek to support innovative projects from artists, designers, activists, educators, engineers, researchers, coders, collectives, and many more, who are working at the intersection of creative technology, art, and open-source software.

Our fellowship is designed to provide substantial support to individuals and groups within our community. This includes a $10,000 stipend, dedicated mentorship, skill-building workshops, public programs, and community engagement opportunities. Participation for the fellowship is entirely online and we invite applicants from around the world to apply.

Fellowships are an essential element of our foundation’s work in developing tools of community power, connection, stewardship and in nurturing the aims/needs of the people and communities who use our software. Projects can range from development of the existing software projects and related Processing projects (Processing, p5.js, Processing.py, Processing for Android, ml5.js), to creative and exploratory work for new iterations.

We are open to applicants from all backgrounds and skill levels, and support proposals that center investigations, experiments, and learning. We are attentive to proposals that demonstrate enthusiasm and the evolution of a fellow’s practice rather than their pre-existing technical skills.

Fellowship Priority Areas for 2024

This year we aim to support fellowships that respond to and meet the needs of the priority areas below. Applicants are asked to address at least one of the below, describing how their project responds to the concerns of the topic.

Archival Practices: Code & New Media:
Projects aimed at developing tools and platforms for archiving and preserving creative code/the digital, as well as new media archival practices.

Open-Source Governance:
Initiatives focused on creating governance models that promote equitable decision-making, inclusive communities, engagement, and sustainable growth in open-source projects.

Disability Justice in Creative Tech:
Tools and projects that advance access and promote disability justice within the realm of creative technology

Access & AI:
Engaging AI technologies to create accessible solutions and improve inclusivity in digital spaces.

See Fellowship Guidelines below before applying.

The application period opens Wednesday, April 1, 2024 and closes Monday, May 2, 2024 11:59pm. Selected fellows will be notified no later than the last week of May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. Fellows will be selected by the Processing Foundation’s team, a community review committee, and our Board of Directors.

Before applying, please review our past fellowships and familiarize yourself with the scope and impact of previous projects. We encourage projects that not only meet the immediate needs of the community but also consider future sustainability and broader applicability.

Eligibility:

Open to U.S.-based and international applicants. Collective projects should have a lead applicant. Only one application per person.

If you have any questions please contact Tsige Tafasse, Program Manager, at [email protected]

Fellowship Timeline

Processing Foundation Fellows are expected to commit 200 hours to proposed projects, over the course of June 15 to October 31, 2024.

The 200 hours of the fellowship must take place during this timeline. How the 200 hours are completed is flexible and decided upon between the mentor and the fellow. For example, if a fellow wants to work 200 hours over the month of July, that is fine. Or, if they want to log a few hours per week throughout the entire fellowship period, that is also fine.

Agreement of schedules and milestone dates is to be decided upon between the Fellow and their mentor (and advisors, if applicable) by the first week of the fellowship.

Applications Open: April 1st
Fellowship Info Session #1: April 5th, 10am EST
Fellowship Info Session #2: April 20th, 7pm EST
Applications Close: May 2nd 11:59pm EST
Semi-Finalist Interviews: Week of May 15th
Fellowship Start Date: June 15th
Kickoff meeting: June 15th
Mid-point check-in: August 5th
Fellowship End Date: October 31st
Presentations & Documentation wrap up October 2024
Mentorship

Mentors are assigned to each fellow from within the Processing Foundation’s community. The role of mentors is to provide guidance (creative, technical, and professional), as well as serve as an advocate for the fellow’s work.

If a specific mentor is desired, please indicate this in the application. We can contact this mentor and ask if they’d be available.

Regular bi-monthly virtual meetings with a mentor throughout the fellowship are required.

Community

We follow the community guidelines of p5.js for our code of conduct.

At the start of the fellowship, an introductory meeting with all 2024 fellows will take place virtually. The meeting is an opportunity for this year’s cohort to meet each other and learn about each other’s work. Attendance is required.

Fellows are encouraged to build community with their cohort throughout the fellowship period in group chats like Signal, Slack, or Discord, as well as Zoom meetups. Additionally, Fellowship Program Alumni will deliver online talks and workshops with this year’s cohort. Attendance to these Alumni workshops is strongly encouraged but not required, as they are meant to create connections and support knowledge-sharing within the fellowship community. They will engage in regular cohort meetings bi-monthly, as well as town hall forums with our new partner program pr05 = “Processing Foundation Software Development Grant”; and opportunities to present their finished projects publicly.

Along with mentorship, the Foundation staff will work to provide fellows with connections to other community members who might be able to support the fellow with specific needs in the roles of advisors and consultants; we will also look for organizations and spaces that might be able to host the fellow for future events and collaborations.

Project Documentation

Progress updates via our social media, blogs, etc., are required to be posted after each bi-montly progress meeting with the fellow’s mentor.

Fellowship projects are featured on the Processing Foundation’s website, with the fellow’s bio, images, and a link to the project. These materials must be provided by the start of the fellowship and updated at the end.

Final online documentation of fellowship projects is required. Documentation can take many forms—a GitHub repository, a series of video tutorials, a website, etc. We are open to what fits best for the work, in terms of format.

Project Legacy

Fellowship projects must be open source.

Project legacy is an important component of fellowships. We encourage applicants to think about how projects may support future sustainability or archiving of the work.

This includes, but is not limited to: code commenting and reusability, documentation, prioritized to do lists / roadmaps (if there’s more to do after your fellowship is completed), laying out infrastructure that enables others to carry on, summary of discoveries for research-focused projects, etc.

Stipend

The stipend for the 2024 Fellowship is $10,000 USD. Payment of the stipend will be made in four installments: $2,500 USD paid at the start of your fellowship, and the remaining split throughout the fellowship, and remainder upon its completion. Additionally, there is a small amount of discretionary project funds for the fellowship projects.

A fellow must complete the requirements of the fellowship for the stipend to be paid in full.

About us

The Processing Foundation’s mission is to promote software literacy within the visual arts, and visual literacy within technology-related fields — and to make these fields accessible to diverse communities.

Processing Foundation is committed to diversity in its programming and in nurturing a community culture and environment that is reflective of the diversity of the US as well as the global community networks we operate within. We aspire to create a climate where diversity is an asset for creativity and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants representing a range of differences that include — but are not limited to — age, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender and sexual identity. Processing will consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and New York City Fair Chance Act.

The Fireline Fellowship invites writers, artists, and thought leaders in the humanities to become part of a thinking community that, for two and a half years, will explore issues related to wildfire at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest (the Andrews).

In October, 2024, fellows will meet in person with scientists and stay at the Andrews and then will meet quarterly online. Fellows will receive a stipend, opportunities to learn alongside scientists in the field, and up to four weeks of residency time at the Andrews. Fellows will develop new projects for a public audience and/or involving public engagement, and projects will be presented in collaboration with the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx). Eight Fireline Fellowships will be awarded: three by invitation and five by application.

Set on the slopes of the Western Cascades, the 16,000-acre H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest is one of the most closely studied forests in the world. For 75 years, researchers have focused their attention on everything from the spread of tiny mycelial threads below ground to the old-growth trees towering above to all that lives and breathes in between. Scientific discoveries here have challenged prevalent notions about forest “management” and deepened our understanding of forests. And, over the past 20 years, writers, musicians and artists have joined the scientists in the forest as part of the Long-Term Ecological Reflections program, creating work that reflects on our relationships with forests and how that relationship changes over time.

On August 5, 2023, a lightning strike sparked a fire near Lookout Mountain in the Andrews forest. For months the Lookout Fire burned through the old growth, over study plots and up and over the ridges. Neighboring communities were evacuated for the second time in three years. In the forest, the fire blazed over creeks and turned great trees into smoldering stumps. The fire destroyed many long-term experiments, tools and equipment. By the return of the rain in October, 70% of the Andrews had experienced fire.

There are hundreds of miles of firelines in the forest now. These lines etched in the land mark what burned and what did not as wildland fire crews hacked and dug through the underbrush, feller-bunchers clipped down trees, and bulldozers scraped the old-growth moss to bare earth. Natural firelines formed with shifts in the wind, changes in topography, vegetation, or moisture, and finally, the coming of rain.

There are firelines in the scientists’ datasets too. A delineation between the pre-fire known and the post-fire unknown. And firelines radiate into our thinking and imagination. The blurry lines between grief and curiosity, nihilism and hope, and fear and awe. Lines of inquiry about what it means to recover from and live with fire. Lines of poetry, music, essays, books and art that will make meaning, reimagine limited narratives, and help us find our way in this new era of wildfire.

As both natural processes and part of socio-ecological systems bound to cultural traditions, values, habits, and imaginaries, wildland fires clear a space for re-envisioning our connections with each other and with the rest of the natural world. This fire, in a place with a deep history of long-term inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration, offers a unique opportunity to engage with the many questions, complexities and experiences connected with wildfire.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are thrilled to announce the 39th Annual All-Media Juried Art Exhibition. Artists of all ages and experience levels from around the Antelope Valley and the greater 5th Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County are welcome to participate. The exhibition will celebrate participating artists with a reception on Saturday, June 1 from 4 PM to 6 PM. The awards ceremony will begin at 6 PM in Cedar Hall, where over $1,000 will be awarded to participants by the Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation and various small businesses, community organizations, public officials, and other sponsors. The exhibition will run from Saturday, June 1 to Saturday, July 20, 2024.

ONLINE SUBMISSION OPENING
Monday, April 1 at 10 AM PST

ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Friday, May 3 at 10:59 PM PST (don’t wait until the last minute)

OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, June 1 at 4 PM- 6 PM

SUBMITTAL

This year, MOAH and MOAH:CEDAR will only be accepting entries online through callforentry.org (CaFE). Artists must create a free account with CaFE in order to submit their work. To create an account, please click on "Artist Sign Up" in the upper right hand corner of the CaFE website. Once their account has been created, artists will be able to search for our call "39th All-Media Juried Arts Exhibition." Artist may then upload high resolution images of their work, video or audio files to CaFE and pay all applicable fees. There are two age categories for applicants: 17 and under / 18 and above.

AWARDS

Cash awards will total over $1,000. Jurors will select the Best of Exhibition, 2nd Best of Exhibition and 3rd Best of Exhibition awards donated by the Lancaster Museum & Public Art Foundation (LMPAF). Best of Exhibition winners will receive, in addition to their cash awards, the opportunity to participate in an exclusive portfolio review with MOAH's curators. As in prior years, LMPAF may choose to offer to purchase any one of the three Best of Exhibition award winners for inclusion in the Museum's permanent collection. Many other awards are also available from various community individuals, organizations, and businesses.

Visitors are also encouraged to follow the Lancaster Museum of Art & History and vote for their favorite pieces in person by taking a photograph and using the hashtag #MOAHPeoplesChoice on Instagram or submitting a paper ballot on site up until the week of closing at MOAH:CEDAR. The artworks earning the most votes will be announced at the closing on July 20th.

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

Submission Deadline: Friday, May 3 at 10:59 PM PST
(11:59 PM MST) (don't wait until the last minute!)

Notification of Accepted Artworks: by May 9, 2024

Drop-Off Work: Friday-Sunday, May 17-18; 12PM - 5 PM

Pick up Works: Sunday, July 21, 12- 3 PM or Monday, July 22, 4 - 8 PM.

Note: You must make arrangements for either you or a representative to deliver &/or pick up work on the above dates, no exceptions.

Opening Reception (in Gallery): Saturday, June 1; 4 PM - 6PM

Award Ceremony (in Cedar Hall): Saturday, June 1; 6 PM

SELECTION PROCESS:
The jurors will select which artwork will be exhibited by careful examination of all submitted entries; including those submitted for the 17 and Under. With no exceptions, jurors have the sole responsibility for the selection of artworks. MOAH and MOAH:CEDAR reserve the right to not display work that does not meet eligibility requirements or follow the guidelines herein.

Jurors:

Marisa Caichiolo, artist and curator, Building Bridges Art Exchange. Marisa Caichiolo is an artist and curator who studied art history and curatorial studies. Her research focuses primarily on the impact of social and political changes within society. Through Cultural exchanges Caichiolo researches cultural production fluctuating between theory and practice. She is the founder of Building Bridges International Art Foundation an international non-profit organization based in Santa Monica, California. The foundation is conceived to be a platform for critical thinking, and research through local and international programs in Los Angeles including art residencies and education programs among others. She was part of the curatorial team for several international biennials, such as the Casablanca Biennale, Morocco; Sharjah Biennale, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; and the Biennial of the Americas, Denver, Colorado She is also a board member for Bugatti Foundation, Italy; Now Art LA, Los Angeles; and the Advisory Board of the DAP Program at The Broad, Los Angeles. Caichiolo holds a PhD in art history and psychology.

Jason Jenn, artist and curator, L.A. Art Documents. Jason Jenn (he/him/they) is an interdisciplinary artist, performer, writer, director, producer, filmmaker, consultant, and curator with an educational background in intermedia art, theatre, film, and cultural administration. He is the former Curatorial Assistant for MOAH:CEDAR and Outreach Specialist for the Torrance Art Museum. He is the co-founder and producer of L.A. Art Documents, a media company providing quality video and photographic services with the mission to document, promote, and curate contemporary arts in Los Angeles and beyond. He has created over fifty theatrical shows and festival events, assisted in curating over fifty visual art exhibitions, and produced hundreds of video shorts and features.

Application Requirements
FEES

1 Entry - FREE*
Each additional Entry - $5.00
*Each applicant will be charged a $3 processing fee

PRESENTATION & DELIVERY OF WORK

The pieces chosen will be exhibited physically at MOAH:CEDAR. Please submit only if you or a representative are available for the drop off the work on the delivery dates (May 17-18) and pick up dates (July 21 & 22) for artwork. By having your work in the exhibition you agree to be responsible and commit to both delivery and pick up dates of your artwork.

Jurors make selection of work based solely on the image or video of the artwork submitted via the Call for Entry website. We encourage applicants to take the best possible pictures of the artwork. For best way to view work, place the piece on a plain white background. For 3D pieces, place on a plain white surface with a plain white background. It is best to use natural lighting, if it is not available make sure to use a bright white light without tinting. Make sure the light is not too close to the piece or it will wash it out. When taking the photo make sure to aim the camera directly at the piece without angling the camera. For 3D art make sure to take photos from different angles of your work.

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, /ˈabˌstrak(t)/.

THEME
Abstract art is like breaking the rules of traditional art- it doesn't try to show things as they are in real life. Instead, it uses colors, shapes, and lines in wild and creative ways to express feelings or ideas, often leaving interpretation open to the viewer. It's a celebration of artistic freedom and imagination. Show us /ˈabˌstrak(t)/ from your perspective.

CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, May 3, 2024 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, May 31, 2024.

AWARDS
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com
Best of Show: $750
Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each

ENTRY FEE
$25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to [email protected].

ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.

RULES
Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.

SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director, Amy Matteson Neill along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.

ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to /ˈabˌstrak(t)/. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] we are happy to walk you through the process.

MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists for tips on how to get high quality images of your work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on their blog which you can find here www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.

NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.

SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale.

GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.

REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.

REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ you are agreeing to be added to Art Fluent's email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.

If you're looking for a job and you like working with words, I'm teaching an online course in medical editing over eight Saturdays in May and June (May 4, 11, 18, 25, and June 1, 8, 15, 22), from 2 to 5 pm ET each day.

I've been a freelance medical editor for over a decade. It's been flexible, high-paying, and has supported my performance career and my family. I began this class as a favor to friends, and my students' success has kept me teaching.

If you're a meticulous reader and a clear, able writer, you'll do wonderfully. Editing experience or a background in science or medicine is a plus but not essential.

This course offers thorough instruction in copyediting, AMA style, digital markups, fact checking, and essential online tools, plus two full textbooks and an extensive course packet. You'll also receive individual feedback on your edits, a roadmap to getting started in the field, and ongoing support after the class ends.

The class costs $500 and will be capped at 15 students. Many students find work as freelancers or staff editors, and my class is recommended by editorial directors at several medical communications agencies as well as by Metroproof, a major staffing agency for editors in NYC.

Check out my website for details or email me to connect. We can also chat by phone if you like. I'm happy to help you figure out if this class is right for you!

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 27th “Solo Art Series” Online Art Competition. This competition will result in an award of 4 monthly solo art exhibitions and 8 Artist Showcases.

The gallery invites online submission of all 2D and 3D art (including photography and digital art) from artists around the world for possible selection for one the Gallery’s monthly solo art exhibitions or into the gallery’s Artist Showcase.

There is No Theme for this Art Competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration.

Open to 2D and 3D professional or amateur artists, including photography & digital art, without any geographical restrictions.

Extensive worldwide publicity & promotion, hundreds of press releases for winning artists.

The deadline to apply to the “Solo Art Series” is May 5, 2024.

For further information and to apply online to this solo art opportunity here: https://lightspacetime.art/27th-solo-art-series-2024/

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly themed online art competitions and art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is the gallery's intention to help today's artists to successfully market their art to a worldwide audience.

"The Sistas Uprising Fund" is a charity project to help marginalized artists, primarily focusing on supporting marginalized women and femme-expressing creatives this year. Initially, our first Art & Mind event in 2021 fundraised $751 for Brain Arts Org. This Boston organization uplifts “grassroots organizations and undervalued communities* by developing and implementing equitable models of engagement within the arts & culture sector.”

As Sista Creatives Rising started to develop shortly after, we brainstormed on how we could fundraise for other groups. Once Art & Mind 2023, “I Know Who I Am! Journeys of Women of Color & Femme-Expressing Creatives,” came to fruition, we decided it was time to create our fund. The goal will adjust depending on the theme of Art & Mind.
Visual Artists ONLY (USA & Canada based) will be expected to submit, via Jotform, a 2-minute video describing how this grant will help them, whether the funds will support their art directly or if it will help ease some unexpected stressors such as bills, medication costs, food costs, etc. that will allow them to continue to develop their artwork. Snippets of accepted videos will be compiled and put on our YouTube & Instagram. NO NFT OR AI ARTWORKS.

Farm Studio International Artist Residency is located in a rural community in India. Residents stay and create in a quiet art centre and beautiful environment where they can develop their artwork free from accustomed distractions. Farm Studio residency provides three types of working spaces where artists can explore their art and ideas in the rural Rajasthani environment; at the Farm Studio indoor studios, the outdoor desert and farm environments, and in Andore Village.

Here, collaboration and experimentation is encouraged. Relationships form between the artists coming from different countries and varied social, cultural, and artistic backgrounds. Many exciting exchanges and dialogues among artists take place, including scheduled artist talks, presentations, works in progress showings, etc.

Farm Studio also promotes and celebrates the local community’s artistic and cultural identity while also introducing art and culture of others’ (Indian and International guests) back to the community. This intercultural exchange broadens everyone’s experiences and fosters art appreciation.

Farm Studio International Artist Residency hosts artists from October to the end of February each year, with accommodations available for 3-6 residents at one time.

Studio Information:

Studio space, indoor & outdoor.

Accommodation Information:
Private accommodation (small hut).

Technical Information:
Artists bring their own art materials and basic tools are available at Farm Studio.

Deadline for Applications for January and February residencies in 2025 is May 5th, 2024.

Artist responsible for:

Residency Fee
Personal art materials
Travel costs
Visa
Insurance
Artists are responsible for travel, visa, materials, entertainment, food costs outside of the residency, and insurance.

Artists should arrange his/hers own insurance to cover any possible accident, loss or damage (including but not limited to health insurance and general liability insurance) during their stay in India. Farm Studio will not be liable for any loss, theft or damage and provides no insurance covering any work, equipment or materials belonging to any user.

The Mathews-Sanders Sculpture Garden in Cleveland, Mississippi, is seeking an open call for 11th Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Competition for exhibition on the grounds of the Bologna Performing Arts Center on the campus of Delta State University, the Grammy Mississippi Museum, and downtown in the city of Cleveland. We anticipate selecting twelve works: eight sculptures at the BPAC, three sculptures downtown, and one sculpture at the Grammy Mississippi Museum.

The call is open to all artists and artist teams, age 18 and over, using durable materials suitable for outside elements and change in temperature that requires little to no maintenance during the display period. The call is open to sculptures of all types. Preference will be given to artworks with a musical theme at the Grammy Museum and downtown Cleveland. The Bologna Performing Arts Center presents the best in the arts and entertainment through a series of national and international multi-disciplinary performances and hosts over 200 events per year.

The work will be on exhibition from August 9, 2024 to August 9, 2026, at the end of which time a purchase award will be granted for one sculpture. The purchased sculpture will remain in the sculpture garden as part of the permanent collection.

This competition provides opportunities for regional and national artists to exhibit their work, make visible the University's commitment to and appreciation of artistic endeavors, enhance the vitality of the campus environment, and offer students first hand educational experience with sculpture. Thirty-seven pieces of sculpture have been purchased from the ten previous competitions and have been permanently placed at various locations on the Delta State campus, Grammy Mississippi Museum, and downtown Cleveland.

Application Submission

1. Artists may submit up to nine digital images of sculpture THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE DURATION OF THE COMPETITION. Two views of each work should be submitted. High-resolution digital images are preferred with a minimum of 300 dpi saved in a jpeg format. 2. An identification sheet must accompany the digital submission and provide the following: a. Title, medium, and dimensions (h x w x d) for each submission

b. Exact Footprint dimensions

c. Purchase price for each submission

d. A statement of long-term upkeep must also be included and speak directly to the following: maintenance of surfaces, potential cost, and any equipment needed for maintenance. *A crane will be available during the installation in August. The artist will furnish any additional installation materials and will be responsible for anchoring all work during the installation.

3. Resume

4. Artist Statement

Application Requirements
Selection Criteria

1. Strong aesthetic merit and technical qualities, six to fifteen feet in height.

2. Appropriateness to the site, aesthetically and conceptually.

3. Maintainability and durability

4. Liability, based on susceptibility of the artwork to wear and vandalism and potential danger to the public.

5. Delivered work must be identical to electronic file submission.

The selection panel will be composed of art professionals from the Southeast.

Important Dates:

Entry Deadline: May 4

Notification: June 3

Installation: August 9

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts has put out a call for photographers to participate in a worldwide photography competition, sponsored by the Tampa International Airport and Visit Tampa Bay. Winners are selected by a jury knowledgeable of art and photography. Winning submissions will be notified by May 23. The top entries will be exhibited at The Tampa International Airport from June 25 - August 25. Images will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact, artistic merit, and as otherwise determined by the judges. For each category, three winners will be selected. An overall Best in Competition winner will be selected from all submitted photographs for a grand cash prize. Each winning submission will be printed for an exhibition at the Tampa International Airport. Note about 2024 competition: There will be NO EXTENSION to the submission deadline. All photos must be submitted by May 5, 2024.

The FLORIDA MUSEUM of PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS is a museum dedicated to exhibiting important photographic art as central to contemporary life and culture. FMoPA collects, preserves, and exhibits historic and contemporary works by nationally and internationally known photographic artists. FMoPA also enriches the community by operating outreach programs to educate children and adults.

The TCC Foundation has supported student artists at Tulsa Community College for over 30 years. The TCC Foundation Visual Art Scholarship encourages hard-working, community-conscious and goal-oriented creatives to continue with their education both within the Art Department at TCC and when they transfer to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Art.

TCC Foundation Visual Art Scholarship supports two types of awards:

TCC Art Program Award: To apply for this award, student must be a current TCC - Art Major taking Art Core-Curriculum courses. This award is for students who are not transferring to a four-year institution during or immediately after the 2023-2024 academic year. This award is $500.00. There are two $500.00 awards.
TCC Art Transfer Award: To apply for this award, student must have completed (or is near completion) the Art Core-Curriculum at TCC and plans transfer to a four-year institution during or immediately after the 2023-2024 academic year to seek a four-year degree as an Art Major. This award is $1,000.00. There is one $1,000.00 award.
The Art Department extends a sincere thank you to the TCC Foundation and School of Visual + Performing Arts for supporting our visual art students.

Application Requirements
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application requirements
Students may apply to one of two scholarship opportunities. Each scholarships' application requirements are listed below.

1.TCC Art Program Award application (award amount: $500.00)

Section #1 - student information
student name, CWID, TCC email address, cumulative GPA, art major, core-curriculum courses completed.
Section #2 - scholarship selection
Section #3 - application questions
In 250-300 words, please reflect on the ways you have provided a positive contribution to the community within the Art Department at Tulsa Community College.
In 250-300 words, please describe your academic and professional goals.
Section #4 - artwork images
TCC Art Program Award applicants submit an image portfolio consisting of 5-7 different artworks created in any TCC Art course they have completed. Students may submit a mixture of 2D and 3D artwork.
Please submit artworks presenting the strongest example of creativity and craftsmanship.
See application for formatting specifics.
2. TCC Art Transfer Award application (award amount: $1,000.00)

Section #1 - student information
student name, CWID, TCC email address, cumulative GPA, art major, core-curriculum courses completed.
Section #2 - scholarship selection
Section #3 - application questions
TCC Art Transfer Award applicants are responsible for completing the application sections for "TCC Art Program Award" plus the additional application sections listed below:
Curriculum Vitae (CV) with professional headers following the College Art Association's Standards & Guidelines.
In 250-300 words, please reflect on the ways you have developed as an art student over the course of earning your Associate in Arts at Tulsa Community College. How will this award help further your goals as an artist or arts professional?
Proof of Transfer Documents.
Section #4 - artwork images/files
TCC Art Transfer Award applicants should submit an image portfolio consisting of 10 different artworks created in any TCC Art course they have completed. Students may submit a mixture of 2D and 3D artwork.
Please submit artworks presenting the strongest example of creativity and craftsmanship.
See application for formatting specifics.
This scholarship opportunity is FREE for Tulsa Community College Art students.

LRPA FIRE STATIONS 7 AND 10
The City of Loveland Art in Public Places is accepting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for an Artist to create unique exterior works of public artwork for Fire Station 7 and Fire Station 10, located within the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority boundaries, which extend beyond Loveland City limits. There are 187 square miles and over 109,000 people served within this area. Artists may be considered for one or both projects. Below, each fire station has a detailed overview of the site.

The preferred themes and locations for the final artwork selections are outlined within this RFQ. There is a desire for artists’ interpretations as each station has its unique characteristics, offering artists innovative and creative opportunities to utilize historical objects to tell the story of rural firefighting, the wildlands and wildlife within its boundaries.

When submitting your application, Artists must state their preference for Fire Station 7, Fire Station 10 or both projects. Please note that the City is currently accepting information regarding qualifications and samples of past work. Artists should not include proposals.

OVERVIEW OF EACH SITE

Each station is described below and presents unique characteristics to their respective sites.

Fire Station 7 is located in the foothills along N. CO Road 27 near the Big Thompson Canyon. The environment surrounding the fire station includes landscaping which includes an educational walking tour of fire hardening and mitigation efforts. Following the station’s destruction during the 2013 flood, a historic fire siren was recovered from the site. Fire staff would like to incorporate the siren into a public artwork display to tell the story of how the flood impacted the community, its response to the disaster, and how the community bounced back. The siren is heavy, measuring approximately 5 x 3 feet.

The total budget for Fire Station 7 artwork is $36,800.

Fire Station 10 is located on Ronald Reagan Blvd in Johnstown and was opened in October of 2022. The community room and training center, just off the main entry, is dedicated to showcasing the history of the 140-year-old Bartholf Hose Company's antique hose cart and a photo of the company with some smaller antique equipment. There is a desire to feature visuals of firefighters in period-correct uniforms and equipment from 1883-1910. A modern equipped firefighter could also be incorporated. Artwork will be displayed indoors in front of an 8-foot-high window. It is important to the team that the artwork not only suits the interior space but is also clearly visible from the outside at night.

The total budget for Fire Station 10 artwork is $62,600.

SCOPE AND DESCRIPTION

The selected artist/artist team will be responsible for utilizing the exterior of the site to:

identify sites for integrated artwork
interpret the history and/or functions of Fire & Rescue services
interpret the site using feedback from user groups
identify ways to maximize the Art in Public Places monies by capitalizing upon existing resources and site interpretation
Finalists for this project will be provided with images and videos of the site. Several areas have been identified as key locations for public artwork; however, finalists will have the freedom to present designs for areas of their choice.

The artwork may reflect the nature environment and elements - particularly, wildlands and wildlife, which may draw elements from the 2020 Cameron Peak wildfire, which burned through an area of 208,913 acres on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Larimer and Jackson Counties and Rocky Mountain National Park.
The unique characteristics of Fire-related duties and situations.
Strong desire for artwork that reflects the lives of fire personnel.
The artwork may be placed either on or in the building, within the visible, public areas of the site.
BUDGETS: Each project budget includes design, fabrication, insurance, installation, travel, contingency, and all incidental costs.
Project Budgets: Fire Station 7 artwork is $36,800, and Fire Station 10 artwork is $62,600; $99,400 (total) if an artist is awarded both projects.

PROJECT TIMELINE: Finalists for these projects will be expected to provide a timeline at the time of presentation. The construction for both locations has been completed and the timeline is somewhat flexible; however, a final completion date by summer 2025 is desired.

APPLICATION PROCESS: From this RFQ, up to three finalists may be selected to present design concepts for this project. Finalists will be paid an honorarium to develop and present their artwork design concepts. Please do not submit proposals to this RFQ, as those proposals will be removed from the jury process.

All applications must be submitted through the CAFÉ website at: www.callforentry.org. Incomplete applications will not be juried by the artwork selection committee. All applications must include:

a preliminary statement of approach for the project, which communicates experience with projects of similar scope and scale
a minimum of 5 images of fabricated and installed public artwork completed within the past five years that highlight your previous accomplishment(s) with installations of similar appropriate scale. No more than 2 images per project are permitted. Do not submit images of past proposals that have not been executed as your application will be removed from the jury process. Minimum: 5; Maximum: 10 images
your professional resumes for the artist(s) applying to this project specifically highlighting similar outdoor commissions and/or sculpture installations
Three professional references for artist(s) applying to this project
SELECTION CRITIERA
The primary criteria for selection:

Aesthetics: Does the artwork meet the aesthetic preferences as stated within the RFQ?
Assigned Personnel: Does the artist/artist team working on the project have the necessary skills to execute the project? Are there sufficient people with the requisite skills assigned to the project?
Has the artist/artist team completed projects of a similar scope on time and on budget?
Scope of Proposal: Does the artist/artist team demonstrate an understanding of the project objective, appropriate scale, and desired results?
Materials: Are the materials safe and durable enough for the Colorado climate (including intense sun and winds of up to 120/mph)?
Availability: Can the installation be completed within an acceptable timeframe?
JURY OVERVIEW

AIPP staff will oversee operations and administer the decisions of the jury panel.
Areas have been identified as key locations for public artwork; however, finalists will have the freedom to present designs for areas of their choice. All finalists will be provided with images of the site. After the finalists’ presentations, one artist/artist team will be awarded this project.
Each finalist shall present detailed drawings for their concept(s), and detailed narrative of their concept. Additional presentation materials that the artist feels appropriate for the jury panel’s review are highly encouraged.
A detailed budget is required of the finalists. This budget must include all expenditures in connection with the execution of the project. Before submitting a proposal, artists must ensure the project can be executed as presented.
Artwork Selection Panel: Members of the City of Loveland Visual Arts Commission (9), Fire Department (6), and Loveland residents (3) will serve as jurors for the project.
Up to three finalists may be selected to present design concepts for this project. Each artist/artist team will enter into a contract with the City.
An honorarium of $1500 will be paid to each finalist that presents their design concept(s) at a regularly scheduled Visual Arts Commission meeting. (Date: Thurs., August 1, 2024.)

FINAL COMMISSIONED ARTIST

The awarded artist/artist team will enter into a contract with the City of Loveland and will be required to carry general liability insurance of $1 million and execute the design as presented. Stamped, engineered drawings are required before acceptance and installation.

Because this artwork is considered site-specific, the awarded artist may not install a similar project or edition of this artwork within a 60-mile radius of the installation site.
Project completion date will be determined jointly by the artist, City staff, with input from the Visual Arts Commission.
The awarded artist/artist team will work closely with Cultural Services, Facilities and Fire staff throughout the project timeline to ensure project requirements are met.
All finished work shall be true to the approved maquette or drawings, design, concept, and budget, as approved by the Loveland Visual Arts Commission. The artists’ progress reports must be made as contracted.
Application Requirements
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The project is open to any professional artist residing within a 150-mile radius of Loveland, Colorado. Each application must be completed in its entirety to be considered and must include:

Current resume or curriculum vitae.
5-10 digital images representing past work completed within the last five years
A written preliminary statement, not to exceed one page, which addresses the artist’s interest in this project and a preliminary statement of approach.
3 professional references

Special Service Area 61 Hyde Park (SSA 61) welcomes artists to submit their artworks for consideration to revitalize the 53rd & 55th St. viaducts in Hyde Park. SSA 61 represents the welfare of the businesses in the Hyde Park district and understands the important role the viaducts play in welcoming visitors to explore those businesses. Each selected artist will be provided a set stipend of $3,000 per panel for the use of their artwork. Selected artworks will be reproduced on vinyl on the existing panels by third party printing and installation company, Moss Inc (Moss).

About SSA 61 and the South East Chicago Commission
The South East Chicago Commission is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works to facilitate and support economic development within the Southeast lakefront communities of Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park and Woodlawn and to foster collaboration and coordination among businesses, organizations and institutions to promote the creation of jobs, investment and economic vitality. The SECC serves as the official Service Provider for Special Service Area #61 aka Downtown Hyde Park, which comprises the 53rd and 55th Street corridors connected by Lake Park Avenue. Special Service Areas, known as Business Improvement Districts or BIDs in other cities, are local tax districts that fund expanded services and programs through a localized property tax levy within contiguous areas.

A curatorial team of three representatives from the South Side will be responsible for the artwork selection and sequence. The jurors include Monique Brinkman-Hill, Executive Director of South Side Community Art Center, Mariela Acuña, Exhibitions and Residency Manager at Hyde Park Art Center, and Ciera McKissick, Public Programs Manager at Hyde Park Art Center. Chicago Public Art Group (CPAG) will not be selecting the artists.

Project Objective:
Successful submissions will approach the site with a bold and creative vision that reflects the community's best qualities - its connectedness, diversity, culture, entertainment, and residents. The viaducts connect the east and west side of the business districts allowing the art to seamlessly encourage movement throughout. Submissions should create an attraction that acts as an entry point for visitors to experience the viaducts as a "must see" amenity. This revitalization serves to improve the safety and well-being of pedestrians, bikers, and vehicular traffic by creating a sense of place for surprising, delightful interactions, welcoming visitors and residents alike to venture through Hyde Park.

The project goals are to connect with two groups:

(1) Hyde Parkers, those who live east of the viaducts and need to walk through them to get to the restaurants and shops. The viaducts should be a joyful compliment to the local businesses and attractions that Hyde Park offers. This project is not intended to be a didactic display of South Side history.

(2) Non-South Siders, fellow Chicagoans we want to pull in to Hyde Park for entertainment, shopping and eating. The goal is to make the viaducts welcoming and inviting for everyone.

There are a total of 19 stainless steel panels: 13 on the Southside of 53rd St with most a variably standard size (8' x 12'), and one is longer (8' x 16'). The remaining 6 panels are on the Southside of 55th St: four are standard (8' x 12'), two are larger (8' x 16'). In submitting your artwork, please indicate on your annotated image list whether your artwork best fits on an 8' x 12' or an 8' x 16' panel. Due to the slight variations of each panel size, minimal cropping or image adjustments may occur at the discretion of Moss and CPAG.

Each pre-existing panel will receive a large format, high quality digital print on 3M vinyl with self adhesive backing. The prints will be produced with a matte finish, professionally applied to the panels, and covered with a graffiti resistant coating. Moss will print and install each artwork.

30 finalists will be notified and selected for their artwork submission to undergo review and approval by Moss. 19 or fewer artists will be awarded with a panel.

Timeline
The application is open from 4/5/24 - 5/5/24. Jury deliberation & Moss review will occur in May. Artist contracts will be awarded in June and artists payments will occur once artwork is print ready. Printing and installation will take place Summer 2024. The anticipated lifespan for the artwork is approximately 3 or more years.

Application Requirements
Artists should submit 3-5 artworks. These can be pre-existing or newly developed artworks. At least one submission must be convertible to all size and electronic formatting requirements described in Moss' Color Management & Art Submission Guidelines included below. In addition to the jurors' selection, artworks submitted for reproduction will be pre-approved by Moss to guarantee they meet all requirements. Artists with a connection to Hyde Park are encouraged to apply.

The artworks submitted for reproduction should provide an eclectic and pleasing aesthetic experience for passersby. Light, vibrant and bold colors are encouraged, but not required. Submissions can be digitally developed, or for existing work, can be photographed and processed digitally. Each panel will have a 10.5" explanatory text and credits on the bottom of the printed images in the same pre-existing brown color. Images of the viaducts can be found on CPAG's website project page linked above or the viaducts can be visited in person.

Phase I & II
This is a two-phase submission process. Phase I includes everything on CaFE in the "What to Submit" section below. Due 5/5/24.

(CaFE does not have the ability to accept submissions that will immediately meet Moss' Art Submission Guidelines)

In Phase II, the jurors will narrow the CaFE submissions down to 30 artworks. CPAG will ask artists to upload the selected artwork on Dropbox so it meets Moss' Art Submission Guidelines below. Artworks submitted that do not meet these guidelines cannot be considered for reproduction. Moss will conduct a review of each submission to ensure it is high resolution, reproducible and print ready. The jurors will make their decision on the final 19 artworks based on Moss' report.

What to Submit
3-5 images of your artwork. At least one of the images should be able to meet the guidelines below in Phase II. The additional artworks submitted should showcase previous experience.
Annotated Image List that clearly states which artwork is intended for this project's vinyl reproduction and what size panel it fits best: 8' x 12' or 8' x 16'. The Annotated Image List should also include the title, year, medium, size and location.
Artist Statement that describes your experience in Chicago as an artist and why you are interested in this project.
Responses to the two questions included in this call.

Info Session
We strongly encourage applicants to attend the Zoom info session

Wednesday, April 24 from 5:30 - 6:30pm CT

Please register by April 21 by emailing [email protected] with your name and "INFO SESSION" in the subject line so we can send a Zoom link.

ART SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
COLOR, SPACE AND PROFILE
• Build exclusively as CMYK color space, Coated GRACol 2006 Profile.
• Ensure that PMS colors are designated in the art files supplied.
• RBG/HEX are not acceptable for print.

COLOR MATCH OPTIONS
We match color on the physical print material. Color match options are as follows:
• Ship or pick up one 1x1' physical hard copy for an additional fee.
• Pantone SPOT colors.
• Order physical proof(s) to approve color.
• Waive color approval/Print as is.

FILE FORMATTING
• Preferred file format is AI, but high res PDFs, EPS, PSD, PSB, and INDD files are also acceptable.
• Package files to ensure links are included.
• Preferred scale is 1:10 (10%).
• Bleed standard is 3% of overall file size; minimum ¼” - maximum of 4”.
• Large scale graphics, with critical art alignment, should be supplied as a single file.

FONTS, STYLE, AND LINKS
• Flatten all transparencies.
• Outline fonts.
• Images should be between 72-150 ppi at 100% of final size depending on process. At 1:10 (10%)
scale, resolution should read 750- 1500 ppi.
• Link/embed any illustrations or graphics in the art.

STANDARD MOSS COLOR MATCHING
Color Target for Pantone Colors
Pantone colors requested are compared and matched to the 2022 Pantone Color Bridge Coated book.

Art Requirements to Ensure Accurate Color Matching
• Apply Pantone colors to the corresponding art objects before submitting art files.
• Flatten any effects or transparencies present in the art.
• Use the Coated GRACol 2006 profile.

What is D50 lighting and why is it important?
D50 lighting was established as the standard for lighting utilized to view color and prints by the International Standards Organization (ISO 3664).
Color appearance can change in different lighting. It is important to use the D50 lighting standard to minimize color variations when viewing prints.

Each year, we choose up to 10 rising stars to compete for our $5,000 Rising Star Award. Emerging performing artists with roots in Howard County can apply to be among the finalists who will perform at our Celebration gala — with the winner voted on by the audience! The competition is open to performers, both individuals and ensembles (up to four members), ages 18-35, who live, train, work or perform regularly in Howard County or have done so in the past.

Following the finalists’ performances at the gala, the audience — including over 500 artists, arts patrons, community members and business and political leaders — casts their votes for the winner. Votes are tallied during the live event and the award winner is announced on stage! We may also give additional awards based on the amount of funding raised from the event.

Be part of the excitement!

The Howard County Arts Council established the Rising Star Award in 2003 to provide opportunities for emerging performing artists with roots in Howard County. Let us help shine a light on your talents. Submit your application to compete as one of our finalists!

Open to all artists 18 years and older. Watercolor, acrylic and gouache mediums on paper, synthetic paper, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panel are eligible. The San Diego Watercolor Society Exhibition runs from 9/29 – 10/31, 2024. Juror is Ratindra Das, AWS, TWSA. $20,000 in awards, $5,000 First Prize. Paintings will be for sale both in our Gallery and Online! For Prospectus go to www.sdws.org. For questions, please contact [email protected].

Call to Artists
Celebrate spring with Play Frisco Cultural Affairs as we seek out two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork that reflects the natural world! All forms of fiber art and nature-themed art in other mediums such as landscape or wildlife-based paintings, printmaking, photography and sculpture will be considered. The exhibition will run June 5 - August 3, 2024.

Two-dimensional artworks must be framed, wired, and ready to hang. Artworks may not be larger than 72” in any direction. The Frisco Discovery Center is a place for all ages and artworks must be unifying, community-centric and family-friendly.

Notification of acceptance: Tuesday, 5/21/24 or earlier

Load-In: Sunday, 6/2/24 between 2PM-4PM at Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034 in the Grand Gallery

Public Reception: Friday, 6/14/24 from 6PM-8PM with awards announced at 7:15PM. Light refreshments served.

Load-Out: Sunday, 8/4/24 from 12PM-2PM

Questions? Call 972-292-6532 or email Stephen at [email protected]

Application Requirements
It is free for eligible artists to submit images of up to five (5) artworks.

If selected for the exhibition, a $30 entry fee is due by check or credit card prior to load-in, along with a signed gallery guidelines document and artwork loan agreement available upon acceptance.

Submit jpg images of your work by 5/6/24 and include your name and email address, along with the title, medium, and dimensions of each piece being submitted.

A Public Outdoor Sculpture Competition

Sponsored by: City of Sandy Springs in partnership with Art Sandy Springs

For more information, contact: [email protected]

Location: Sandy Springs, Georgia (North Metro Atlanta area)
Honoraria:$1,500 to each of nine selected artists
Eligibility: Open to local, regional and national artists
Application Deadline: Friday, May 6, 2024 11:59 PM MST
Sculpture Installation: August 12 – 16, 2024
Public Unveiling Event: Date to be determined, 2024
This public sculpture competition was created to bring fine art to the parks and public spaces throughout the city of Sandy Springs, the second largest city in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Nine sculptures will be prominently displayed around the four-acre green at City Springs, the City’s town center. One or more sculptures from each competition will be purchased by the City to be permanently placed in public locations around Sandy Springs.

To view the current year’s finalists on exhibit please go to www.sandyspringsga.gov/art-walk

Benefits:

A $1,500 honorarium will be awarded for each sculpture selected for the exhibition. Should a sculpture be purchased, the honorarium will be applied to the purchase price.
Sculptures will be on display in the city’s four-acre City Green, the heart of the City Springs complex.
Sandy Springs will purchase one or more sculptures for permanent installation within the city.
All sculptures will be for sale and will be promoted as such.
A City of the Arts – and a great place for artists to showcase their work

Sandy Springs is home to more than 100,000 residents and is Georgia’s seventh-largest City. The City’s name is derived from an actual spring within the city, and Sandy Springs does not disappoint with its beautiful surroundings. The City is bordered by the Chattahoochee River and has developed a network of award-winning parks, including Morgan Falls Overlook Park and the Abernathy Greenway Park, known for its playable art park.

Sandy Springs exudes a suburban/rural feel with its serene rivers and pristine parks juxtaposed with premier dining and a thriving business community. Many of the Fortune 500 companies which call the metro area home are in Sandy Springs, including UPS, WestRock, Newell Brands, and Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange. This balance of business and amenities is attractive to both older and younger generations, with most of the City’s population under age 50.

The City of Sandy Springs is relatively young, incorporating in 2005. From the start, city leaders have prioritized incorporating arts within the City’s brand. Soon after incorporation, Art Sandy Springs (ArtSS), a nonprofit volunteer organization, was founded and launched Arts in the Open, establishing the foundation for building the City’s visual arts program. The organization’s first outdoor sculpture competition was held in 2008, attracting more than ten national and international submissions, with four permanent works purchased with private funds, catalyzing the City’s public art collection. In 2014, through the efforts of ArtSS, the Playable Art Park opened to national praise with six mega sculptures built by artists for kids to play on and interact with, becoming a popular regional destination for children of all ages.

In May 2018, the City opened City Springs, a walkable, multi-use complex including a 1,100 seat performance theatre, studio theatre, conference center, and four-acre City Green. City Springs was envisioned as a gathering place for the community and has filled that vision with its theatre and musical performances as well as becoming home to iconic community events, including the City’s annual Stars and Stripes Fireworks and Sparkle Sandy Springs Parade in addition to the Farmer’s Market and City Green Live Concert Series. The City Green anchors the outdoor stage and is the center point for City Springs.

In 2019, in partnership with ARTSS, the City launched the Arts in the Open Sculpture Competition at City Springs. The competition not only provides a showcase at City Springs, but the selection of pieces from each round has also transformed green spaces throughout the City into mini urban outdoor galleries.

Working in partnership with the City of Sandy Springs, Art Sandy Springs manages the competition, including the Call for Entries (CFE), evaluation and jurying of submissions, and the installation of selected sculptures.

Promotion

Sculptures will be installed on the City Green, the site of popular city activities, such as the Sandy Springs Festival, City Springs Live concert series, Movies By Moonlight series, and the Food That Rocks festival. Audiences at the 1,100-seat Byers Theatre and 350-seat Studio Theatre are steps away from the showcased sculptures.

Artists will be featured on four separate websites:
City of Sandy Springs – www.sandyspringsga.gov
City Springs – www.citysprings.com
Sandy Springs Hospitality and Tourism – www.visitsandysprings.org
Art Sandy Springs – www.artsandysprings.org
Sculptures will be showcased through the social media sites of the Sandy Springs organizations listed above.
Sculpture and artist information are shared with editorial media for additional exposure.
Artists and sculptures will be featured in the City of Sandy Springs e-newsletter.
Visit Sandy Springs, the City’s tourism agency, will promote the sculptures in their own marketing materials as well as in the marketing materials such as the Atlanta Metro Travel Association co-op marketing program, which is comprised of fifteen municipalities in and around Atlanta, and the Georgia 400 Hospitality Highway.
Each sculpture will feature a plaque with the name of the artist and the title of the work.
Daily foot traffic among the sculptures will include individuals visiting Sandy Springs City Hall for business and civic purposes as well as thousands of patrons of the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, community events, restaurants, and retail establishments.
Artists whose work are selected for exhibit acknowledge that the City of Sandy Springs, Visit Sandy Springs, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, and Art Sandy Springs may use photographs and videos of the artwork to promote the City’s public arts program as well as encourage visitations to Sandy Springs. Arts Sandy Springs will invite the artists to be interviewed and videotaped for possible use on community websites, apps, and in marketing materials that may include but are not limited to:

www.sandyspringsga.gov
www.citysprings.com
www.visitsandysprings.org
www.artsandysprings.org
2024-2025 Exhibition Guidelines

There is no fee for entry.
Artists may submit up to 3 individual sculptures for consideration. ***Each sculpture entry must be submitted INDIVIDUALLY / One Sculpture per Application***
All submissions must be made electronically through CaFE.org and should include a full description of the artwork with a minimum of three (3) photo images (front, side, and back views), an artist’s statement and artist bio. There is no fee to register as an artist through CaFE.org. https://www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/
All artwork shall be the property of the artist submitting the entry.
Artists will receive a $1,500 honorarium for each piece selected for exhibition. If piece is purchased, the honorarium will be applied toward the purchase price.
All entries shall be existing works, completed prior to submission. No incomplete artwork will be considered.
Artwork shall be suitable for outdoor public display and be of high artistic quality as well as safe for an active pedestrian environment and appropriate for viewers of all ages.
Artwork must require only minimal maintenance, if any, and be able to withstand the effects of weather, be as resistant as possible to vandalism, and be able to withstand pedestrian contact.
Artwork shall be undamaged and unblemished. Artwork must be fabricated and finished with non-hazardous materials.
Artists are encouraged to visit the exhibition site during the application period and before the final jury decision.
Artwork will be on loan to the city of Sandy Springs during the exhibition period and may be available for sale to the public. If a sculpture sells, the artwork cannot be removed before the end of the exhibition period. There will be a 20% commission paid to Art Sandy Springs for pieces purchased by entities other than the city of Sandy Springs.
It is the artist’s responsibility to deliver and oversee installation of their sculpture and to be present for the sculpture’s removal at the end of the exhibition. Artwork cannot be shipped as there is no available storage space or staff available for this purpose.
The City of Sandy Springs and Art Sandy Springs reserve the right to reject work that is not the same artwork as was selected in response to this CFE. Artwork may also be rejected if it does not meet call requirements.
All artwork shall be structurally able to be secured to a concrete pad with anchor bolts. Concrete pads are provided for the display of each sculpture. The anchoring method will be approved by the city engineer. For selected artwork, each artist will be required to submit detailed information relating to the proposed anchoring method and provide any and all mounting bolts and hardware. Attachment B provides diagrams with location, dimensions, and weight capacity.
No artwork shall be exhibited without the artist and the city executing a document acknowledging that the artwork has been installed properly and satisfactorily and that the city accepts responsibility for the artwork from the time it is properly installed to the time it is de-installed.
No artwork shall be exhibited without the city of Sandy Springs first having obtained an Artist Agreement executed by each artist selected for exhibition in the competition.
During the exhibition period, the city of San...

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Sacramento County Department of Airports Request for Qualifications and Experience (RFQ&E)
Deadline: Thursday, May 7, 2024, 4:00 p.m. PDT

The Sacramento County Department of Airports invites artists and artist teams to submit a statement of qualifications and experience for the Design, Fabrication, and Installation of Public Artworks at Sacramento International Airport (New Terminal B Parking Garage and Pedestrian Walkway Projects)

SMForward, which includes six major construction projects, represents a historic opportunity to integrate art into the traveler’s experience while reinforcing and contributing to the Sacramento region’s identity.

Blue Space Gallery - " Expressions of Humanity ", an international competition and virtual exhibition. Artists of all ages from around the world are invited to participate, with complete freedom in choosing their medium and style. Submissions should revolve around the central theme of " Expressions of Humanity”. Entry is free; only those artists whose submissions are chosen as finalists will be required to pay a $35 participation fee. Finalists will have their artwork showcased in the online exhibition and will advance to the final jurying round in consideration for cash prizes and the opportunity to win the grand prize of $1,000. Awards will be granted to those whose work demonstrates the greatest level of creativity and artistry.

Theme:

"Expressions of Humanity" invites artists to explore the diverse facets of the human experience through their creative interpretations. This theme celebrates the essence of what it means to be human, encouraging participants to delve into the depths of emotions, relationships, struggles, triumphs, and the intricacies of our shared existence. Whether through portraiture, abstract representations, or narrative-driven works, this competition seeks to showcase the myriad ways in which artists perceive and express the essence of humanity, fostering empathy, connection, and understanding through the universal language of art.

Curious to find out how you can master writing about your art? It is an industry-standard that artists must often provide context for their work through an artist statement for art prize applications. Join us on the 9th of May 2024 for an exclusive online masterclass designed for artists, "Crafting Compelling Art Prize Applications and Artist Statements." Hosted by Karen van Hoey Smith, Art Director, this masterclass is a valuable opportunity to gain insights from renowned panellists Karen Turner, Dubel Art Prize Finalist, and Josephine Zentner, Jackson's Art Prize winner.

Karen Turner
Karen Turner is an award-winning figure and portrait artist whose oil paintings are a commentary on the weight of expectations. Focusing on the physical body and the scrutiny to which it is commonly subjected, her paintings explore what society expects of a woman, the ways in which a woman’s shape is often considered to define her, and the impact that this has on her life and sense of self.
Karen was the winner of the VAA Professional Artist Award in 2022 and is currently one of ten finalists for The Dubel Emerging Artist of the Year Prize. She was awarded the President’s Prize by the Institute of East Anglian Artists and has been a finalist in the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, the Holly Bush Emerging Woman Painter Prize and the Theo Paphitis Art Prize. She exhibits with The Other Art Fair and has recently held her first solo show in London with Red Eight Gallery.
Josephine Zentner
Josephine Zentner is the Art Prize and Gallery Coordinator at Jackson's. She produces the annual international competition that attracts thousands of entries per year, resulting in two London exhibitions of shortlisted works. Being a practicing artist herself, Josephine offers first hand insight on submitting art to competitions.
Key Learning Outcomes
1. Refine Your Art Prize Applications: Learn how to craft compelling and impactful art prize applications that catch the attention of award juries and grant committees.
2. Master the Art of Writing Artist Statements: Understand the nuances of writing artist statements that effectively communicate your artistic vision, process, and unique voice.
3. Gain Insights from Industry Experts: Benefit from the experience and expertise of our esteemed panellists as they share tips, examples, and best practices from their successful art prize journeys.
Who Is This Masterclass For:
o Artists at any level of their career
o Artists who struggle to communicate the meaning behind their artwork
o Artists looking for professional opportunities
o Artists who want to know if their prize/exhibition applications are up to scratch
Registration:
Secure your spot by registering for this enriching masterclass. Premium members can enjoy this session as part of their exclusive benefits, while non-members can register for £19.99. Standard members can gain a 10% discount.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your art career and master the art of crafting compelling art prize applications and artist statements. Register now and prepare to unlock new dimensions of artistic success!
This masterclass is brought to you by the Visual Artists Association, committed to empowering artists and fostering excellence in the visual arts.

Oil Painters of America’s 2024 Salon Show of Traditional Representational Oils, July 25 - August 16, 2024, at James R. Ross Fine Art, Indianapolis, IN. Awards approximately $12,000 in cash & merchandise, including a $4,000 cash best-in-show award. The juror will be Robert Johnson OPAM. Artists eligible to compete are citizens - both natural born or otherwise - of the continent of North America who are 2024 OPA members. Submissions are accepted through 5/10/2024. The entry fee is $35 for one, $50 for two & $60 for three; only one may be accepted. Maximum size limitation 432 sq in. The acceptance list will be announced on 5/31/2024.

Radiance is a new, summer exhibition hosted by ADC Fine Art featuring artwork that evokes happiness and warmth. ADC's mission is to create beautiful corporate, healthcare, and residential environments using artwork from contemporary, living artists. The selected artists will have their work shown in our 13,000 sq. ft. mega gallery located in Cincinnati, Ohio. All mediums and styles will be exhibited including painting, sculpture, photography, glass, ceramics, mixed media, installations, and conceptual works!