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The Art Connection in the Capital Region is Seeking Artwork

The Art Connection in the Capital Region (ACCR) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization originated in 2004 to expand community access to art in the greater metropolitan area of Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Modeled after The Art Connection in Boston, which was founded by painter and sculptor Fay Chandler in 1995, ACCR facilitates the placement of original works of art donated by artists and art collectors within not-for-profit social service organizations to encourage healing and provide inspiration.

Organizations benefiting from this unique partnership often serve individuals faced with the most vulnerable circumstances and include: shelters, children's centers, and treatment facilities, amongst others.

The criterion for placement stipulates that a partnering organization must reside within the Capital Region and have no funding for art. Artwork that is donated to the not-for-profit is considered a permanent donation, cannot be sold, and must be exhibited in a secure public area where clients served by the organization have direct access to it.

To learn more about The Art Connection in the Capital Region, the communities it empowers, and the art donation process, please visit: www.artconnection-cr.org. or call 202-536-2607.

Posted: February 25, 2010

Rockville Art & Craft Festival - MD

The City of Rockville is pleased to announce the continuation of the annual art and craft festival over event Memorial Day weekend, and in conjunction with the annual Hometown Holidays event. The Rockville Art & Craft Festival is a two-day outdoor open to the public from 1:00pm until 8:00pm on both Saturday and Sunday, May 29 & 30, 2010. The festival jury will select artists to fill approximately 70 available artist booths. All original art and craft is eligible, including, but not limited to: wood, glass, fiber, photography, metal, printmaking, sculpture, painting, pottery, jewelry, drawing, 2D mixed media, and 3D mixed media.
To request an application package and festival prospectus, contact Festival Coordinator Holly Haliniewski: hhaliniewski@rockvillemd.gov or 240-314-8940

Deadline: March 12, 2010

“THE ART OF STEWARDSHIP: EARTH, WATER & SKY”

The Howard County Conservancy will host its first Annual Juried Art Show and Auction, “THE ART OF STEWARDSHIP: EARTH, WATER & SKY” March 20-April 22, 2010.

Open to all original 2-dimensional art media, from traditional to contemporary work, using a variety of techniques and imaginative interpretations. All work will be judged for acceptance and for awards by internationally acclaimed artist Greg Mort. Artists must be 18 or older.

To apply and for more details please visit
http://hcconservancy.org/theartofstewardship.php

The Howard County Conservancy is located at 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, MD. General questions:
Contact Denise Bowman at denise.bowman@hcconservancy.org or call 410-465-8877

Deadline: March 15, 2010

The 2010 Poster Contest

Three Rivers Arts Festival and City Paper <http://pghcitypaper.com/> invite you to submit your best artwork for the 2010 Three Rivers Arts Festival poster. The winning artwork will creatively represent Three Rivers Arts Festival's mission to connect the community to the arts.

The grand prize winning design will be used to help promote the 2010 Three Rivers Arts Festival throughout the region. Four winning designs will be produced as posters.

More information and guidelines: http://www.artsfestival.net/visualart/2010-poster-contest.html
Entry form: http://www.artsfestival.net/visualart/2010-poster-entry.html

Deadline: March 17, 2010

Towson ARTS Collective's Arts in the Park Spring

This is an annual event to show and sell high caliber artistic creations in a beautiful setting. The event is on April 18, 2010 from 10am-5pm at Cromwell Valley Park.

http://www.towsonartscollective.org/call-for-entries/

Deadline: March 27, 2010

New Juried Visual Art Exhibition

Back by popular demand, this juried exhibition will showcase the region's vibrant creative community. The exhibition will take place at an indoor Cultural District gallery during the 2010 Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 4-13, in downtown Pittsburgh. Submissions are welcome from across the spectrum of visual arts. Works will be juried by a panel of Pittsburgh-based artists and curators.

Artists who meet residence requirements may enter up to three qualifying individual pieces for jury. The goal of the New Juried Arts Exhibition is to showcase the best art produced in our region. Decisions will be based solely on aesthetic quality as determined by the jury panel in an anonymous jury process.

More information: http://www.artsfestival.net/visualart/juried-visual-art-2010.html
Download a prospectus and application: http://www.artsfestival.net/TRAF_Juried_Art_Fill_In_Application.pdf

Artist questions about the New Juried Visual Art Exhibition (i.e. does my work qualify?) should be directed to Sonja Sweterlitsch at 412-471-3191 or sweterlitsch@pgharts.org.

Deadline: March 30, 2010

CALL TO PHOTOGRAPHERS!

The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, FotoWeek DC, and DC Counts Campaign; are partnering to issue all DC artists, at all skill levels, a challenge: to capture the diverse beauty reflected in the faces of Washington residents. Like the census, we seek portraits representing people of all ages, races, and ethnic groups in each quadrant of the city. Fifty-one portraits will be selected and exhibited at Social, a Columbia Heights Restaurant.

For more information, visit http://newsroom.dc.gov/show.aspx/agency/dcarts/section/2/release/19401

Deadline: March 30, 2010

Artsfest ’10 Fine Arts Festival

Artsfest is an annual juried arts festival held at beautiful Annmarie Garden in Solomons, Maryland. More than 150 artists, with booths inside and outside, gather for this spectacular weekend. Fine arts, fine crafts, folk art, contemporary crafts, handmade toys are all welcome to apply! With artists booths scattered across the park, entertainment, hand-on activities, food vendors, wine tasting and more, this is a wonderful show opportunity. The event has loyal crowds, great volunteers, and is well run. Cash awards are also presented to outstanding visual artists. To learn more visit www.annmariegarden.org or download an application at http://www.annmariegarden.org/Events/Artsfest/index.htm.

Deadline: March 31, 2010

GREEN: art with the earth in mind

GREEN invites artists to submit works of art that confront ecological issues on a local, regional, national, and/or global level. The exhibition objectives are to present a collection that reveals the complex nature of environmental issues and to generate a productive dialogue about the natural world. The jury is particularly interested in art that educates the audience about environmental crises; art that informs and interprets natural processes; art that reinvents or reclaims abused environments; and art that celebrates our emotional and physical connection to the earth. Ultimately, the jury seeks visually stunning and philosophically compelling creations that educate, enlighten, and inspire stewardship of the earth. To learn more visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Deadline: March 31, 2010

GREEN TOO: installations with the earth in mind

GREEN TOO, a complementary component of GREEN, invites artists to propose small to large scale installations for the 3300 sq. ft. Mezzanine Gallery. The jury is interested in installations that physically immerse the audience in environmental issues. To learn more about GREEN TOO, please refer to the separate online prospectus. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2010. Indoor works only will be considered for GREEN TOO. To learn more visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Deadline: March 31, 2010

Sykesville Fine Art and Wine Tasting Festival

We are having a juried Art and Wine Festival on Sunday, May 23rd 12noon - 5pm on Main Street in Sykesville and in Baldwin's Station Restaurant and are in search of artist participation.

www.sykesville.net/art

Deadline: May 1, 2010

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - VISUAL ARTISTS

An art exhibit scheduled for Summer 2010 entitled "Images Inspired by Great Authors of the Western World" is seeking submissions from 2 dimensional visual artists in the greater Maryland/Washington/Pennsylvania/Virginia area.

The guidelines are as follows:
1. The phrase "Great Authors of the Western World" is, of course, a limited paradigm of thinking and subject to interpretation. For the sake of this exhibition, we generally refer to authors from the reading list found at http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/academic/ANreadlist.shtml, or included in the "Great Books" anthology series found in most libraries. This exhibit does not pretend to cover all great thinkers of the world. It is an exhibit however with clear limits. Authors outside these two sources will be considered by the Curator, if there is substantial reason to do so in his opinion.

2. There is a 5 dollar submission fee only for 1 - 3 images of 2 dimensional art. Additionally, for artists whose works are selected, it will be their sole responsibility and expense incurred for getting the work to the exhibit space, ready to hang, and picking it up if not sold or having it shipped back to them. The exhibit space will be in the greater Baltimore Maryland area.

3. Images must be submitted on CD, in JPEG or PDF format, at 300 dpi resolution or greater. Each submitting artist may submit up to 3 images. CDs should include artist resume, and contact info, as well as basic info on submitted pieces. Mail CDs to Curator, Great Thinker Arts, 100 Malbrook Rd., Baltimore, MD 21229. Submission fee in cash or check. Checks should be made out to : Ed J. Kaitz

4. There must be a CLEAR connection between the visual art images presented and the thought or life of one of the "great authors of the Western world"

5. Queries will be accepted at email address: ekaitz2000@verizon.net only until April 15th, 2010. Please put "Great Thinker Art" in the subject line.

Deadline: May 1, 2010

3rd Anniversary Exhibition - Towson ARTS Collective

Juror: Kristen Hileman, Curator of Contemporary Art, Baltimore Museum of Art
Celebrate Towson ARTS Collective’s Third Anniversary. Artists are invited to submit original work in any mode or media that has not been shown at TAC in prior exhibitions.

http://www.towsonartscollective.org/call-for-entries/

Deadline: May 3, 2010

Gallery 10

Gallery 10, one of Washington’s oldest artist- run galleries is accepting applications for membership. Please send materials including work samples on CD (no slides), artist statement and resume to the address below. Both emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply.

Gallery 10 1519 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington DC 20036
Galery10dc.com

Posted: November 12, 2009

Red Studio

Red Studio is an artist run gallery located in the heart of Antique Row in Kensington (a suburb of Washington D.C). I am currently reviewing portfolios for new members. Please read the membership agreement before submitting your portfolio. To be considered, please go to www.redstudio.org and submit electronically.

Posted: October 22, 2009

New Baltimore Site is Looking For Artists

Baltidome.com is a new Baltimore Green Guide & Insider Site published to the web in January 2009. Among other things, the Baltidome aims to promote artists who are working (or have completed projects) with used goods and remnant materials. No application fee is required. This service is free to artists living in Baltimore City. The artist’s work does not have to be about “the environment” and no membership is required. This is an effort not only to promote local artists, but also to encourage viewers to look at how things are made in a new way. Baltidome reserves the right to reject an applicant that does not fit the criteria or does not fit the standards of the site. To see examples of artists on the site, go to http://www.baltidome.com/ and click on the toad. If interested, please email a brief description of your work and images and/or link (Etsy, etc.) to Tina at info@baltidome.com.

Posted: April 4, 2009

Ongoing submissions for Gallery G

Gallery G is currently taking submissions of artwork of all media and subject matter for upcoming shows and our art resource library.  We are located in the Rotunda, a beautiful historic landmark, nestled into the heart of a residential market surrounded by some of Baltimore's most beautiful and vibrant neighborhoods. Please visit our website to review all submissions guidelines. http://www.thebevelededge.com/contact/contact_submissions.htm
Submissions are reviewed monthly.

Posted: June 22, 2008

ART In Embassies Program - DC

Established by the United States Department of State in 1964, the ART In Embassies Program is a global museum that exhibits original works of art by U.S. citizens in the public rooms of approximately 180 American diplomatic residences worldwide. To submit images to ART staff for consideration in upcoming exhibitions please e-mail .jpg or .gif images of your works no larger than 50k in size, to: artinembassies@state.gov. Website: http://aiep.state.gov

Call for submissions - Locus Magazine

Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Locus Magazine is an independently published art magazine founded in 2006. Our mission is to provide a forum for local, emerging producers of art and culture Locus accepts submissions of art, writing, music, and time-based media on a rolling basis for future issues. Please check our website for submission guidelines: http://www.locusartmagazine.org.

EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES AT HOWARD COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

The Howard County Center for the Arts, a 27,000 square foot facility located in Ellicott City, Maryland, is seeking proposals from artists and curators nationwide for solo and group exhibits for the 2009-2010 gallery season. All original artwork in any media, including installations, will be considered for the general review. Qualifications: Work previously shown at the Howard County Center for the Arts will not be accepted for review, nor will work previously submitted to the gallery program in the past year. There is no fee to apply. Artists must be at least 18 years old. Artists and curators should submit 10 to 20 slides or jpgs on a cd with an accompanying slide list, an artist/curator statement, resume and application to exhibit, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage for the return of application materials. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Call 410.313.2787 or visit www.hocoarts.org for an application. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more info please visit www.hocoarts.org

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS:

Spring activities & classes at Corradetti Glass Studio

Shake off that Winter chill & visit our glassblowing studio for a hot time. Have fun while you learn how to transform molten glass into a solid glass egg, flower or solid paperweight. Choose from 3 mini-workshops now open for enrollment. Open to ages 8 to adult. Space is limited - register online to attend.
Saturday, March 27: Glass Eggs mini-workshop
Saturday, April 17: Glass Flowers mini-workshop
Saturday, May 15: Glass Paperweights mini-workshop

http://www.corradetti.com/workshops.html

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

GBCA IS ESTABLISHING "THE LAB." VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Lab will offer support for individual artists and GBCA cultural organization members in creating and preparing digital audio, video and photographic representation of their work for optimal posting on the web. In order to get The Lab going we need volunteers with these skills! GBCA invites professional and student volunteers with expertise in these areas to contact us about joining The Lab. We will begin offering hours in September after Labor Day. Students interested in internships are welcome to apply. To learn more, email us at:
gbca@baltimoreculture.org

Free Legal Advice for Artists - HOTLINE

University of Baltimore ARTS HELP LINE: Free legal assistance to artists and arts organizations. 410-545-0463

ACTION IN MATURITY QUILTING CLUB

The AIM quilters include a diverse group of noble women who consistently serve their community doing what they love to do - sewing quilts. Many of the quilters who make up this group are part of Tom Brokaw’s “Greatest Generation” and have been members of AIM since its inception. Despite their age in years, these wonderful women use their nimble fingers to create lovely works of art and offer care and warmth to those in need. In addition to working on personal projects, the quilters unite their skills to make baby quilts for the Well Baby Clinic at the GBMC Foundation and are currently making quilts that are sent to the Walter Reed Hospital for our wounded service men and women. The quilters would love to have new members join the club. Please join. Call 410.889.7915 to register. Visit http://www.actioninmaturity.org

HAMILTON ARTS COLLECTIVE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

We're looking for motivated folks who would like to volunteer maybe 10 to 15 hours a month to help keep the HAC moving through the coming months. See how things are run first-hand, munch on some complimentary concessions, and see any show you help with for FREE! Email me at s-b-t@hushmail.com if you are interested.

ART WITH A HEART SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Art with a Heart (AWAH) leads interactive visual art experiences to underserved and disadvantaged Baltimore area residents. AWAH provides the inspiration and motivation that leads to creativity, self-satisfaction, personal growth, and success. Art with a Heart encourages its participants to imagine and explore, to understand other places and other people, and to use the power of art to change their lives. Volunteers are needed on a part-time basis to assist with art classes in community centers, shelters, group homes, senior centers, and schools in and around Baltimore. For more information, call 410.366.8886

The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County is seeking volunteers

Volunteers needed to help conduct audience surveys for the County's Arts and Humanities Economic Impact Study. Volunteers must be willing to attend a short training session and to attend live arts events in Montgomery County. For more information, please e-mail grants@creativemoco.com.