Call for Artists – Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art

Double Solo Exhibition Opportunity: International Call to Artists, Architects + Designers **submission receive deadline is December 24, 2010** (For this specific exhibition opportunity, patron support has enabled a lower submission fee of $10 and it has also provided for 2 stipends of $250 each.)
The BECA Foundation is pleased to present the following exhibition opportunity to two artists, architects, designers, duos, groups or collectives to each exhibit new works of art or design at New Studio A.D. located at 312 Rosemont Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. This Call to Artists, Architects + Designers will remain open through December 24, 2010.

Those at least 18 years of age from all countries are encouraged to submit their works for consideration according to the guidelines below. Two artists, architects, designers, duos, groups or collectives will be selected by BECA Foundation directors + advisors to receive the exhibition opportunity from February 1 – 15, 2011 with an opening reception on February 4, 2011 from 5 – 8pm during Albuquerque’s First Friday ArtsCrawl. The space allocated for the exhibition is 650 sqft (60 sq meters) with a ceiling height of 14 feet (4.3 meters) allowing the exhibition to fill a full 9,100 cubic feet (258 meters cubed) of viewing space. Each of those two selected will be allocated either the front or rear areas of the exhibition space for the exhibition of their individual work and each of those two selected will receive a stipend of $250 for the exhibition of their work. Submitted works are not required to conform to any particular medium, style, theme or concept. Accepted works and mediums include but are not limited to: site-specific installations, painting, sculpture, mixed-media, drawing, printmaking, fiber, textiles, illustration, digital art, photography, video/new media, film, performance art, music and sound focused works, 3D animation, graphic design, product design, furniture design, haute couture fashion + accessories, architectural interventions/designs and functional art, etc. In other words, all creative culminations are welcome. You may view past BECA exhibitions at http://www.becaicad.org/exhibitions.php , http://www.CurateThis.org and http://www.BECAgallery.com

BECA is an acronym for Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art and the core belief system at The BECA Foundation is that “New art + new design fuels the best of what’s yet to come on this planet.” With a growing international BECA network now numbered just above 30,000, it is more important than ever for BECA to ensure that in addition to hosting the physical exhibition, the exhibition also be made available online at www.BECAICAD.org for those who are unable to attend in person. The exhibition remains online at www.BECAICAD.org in perpetuity for members of the public as well as journalists, writers, curators, collectors, gallery and studio directors in the US and abroad. In addition, our outreach efforts extend well beyond our own growing BECA network. This extended outreach results in the exposure of exhibiting artist’s + designer’s work to an estimated 750,000 members of the local, regional, national and international art + design communities.

Please download complete information and submission guidelines below by clicking onto the pdf file name.

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Once you’ve read the information, please follow the guidelines for available submission methods. If you wish to complete your submission online, please proceed by clicking onto the following ‘submission fee’ button:

Craftsmanship: Concept: Innovation- Red Lodge Clay Center Inaugural Juried National

Red Lodge Clay Center, located in Red Lodge Montana, is celebrating five years of success with the introduction of a Bi-Annual Juried National. It is our mission to provide a place for professionally minded ceramic artists to create new work and share the collective importance of art in our everyday lives. The Center hopes to extend our mission by showcasing the most current and thoughtful innovations and practices in the field of ceramics today. Open to work under 50 lbs. made within the last two years. Entry fee. JUROR: Brad Schwieger has been teaching at Ohio University since 1990 and is presently a Professor of Art and Ceramics Area Chairman. Brad received his MFA degree from Utah State University and his BFA degree from the University of Iowa. Brad’s work has been shown nationally and internationally. His work has been in multiple exhibitions throughout the USA, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Lithuania and Spain. He has presented workshops and lectures at more than 80 Universities, Colleges and Art Centers. His work has been published in Ceramics Monthly, American Craft, Clay Times, Ceramics Art and Perception as well as several textbooks. MERIT AWARDS: Juror’s Choice Award $500
Director’s Choice Award $300
Curatorial Choice Award $200 To apply online and link to entry: Apply Online Download the Prospectus Deadline: January 28th, 2011

Call for entry – Visual Territory

Pittsburg State University, located in Pittsburg, Kansas, presents a call for artists…Visual Territory: A juried exhibition exploring the intimate territories of personal experience and global landscapes of place and environment. Open to all artists over age 17 residing in the United States. Media: Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, wood, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber and paper. Artwork should not exceed 40″ in any dimension including frame. Each artist may submit up to three entries. No videos at this time. Entry fee. Juror: Sherry Leedy Deadline: October 15, 2010 Prospectus PDF: VisualTerritory2011brochure Link to drop box for images: http://www.pittstate.edu/department/art/galleries-and-exhibits/visual-territory.dot

Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago seeks Resident Artist in Ceramics, Textiles

Residencies are 6 months to 1 year. Resident Artists must be present in their department 20 hours per week and do a variety of tasks including assisting students, tech and monitoring work, and their own artwork. They will perform additional duties as assigned. Residency includes: Monthly Stipend, Workspace in one of the department classrooms, 24-hour access, Free Classes in any department, Opportunities to teach in Lillstreet programs, Group Exhibition with other resident artists Residency does not include: Housing or food, Travel costs, Purchasing of equipment To apply, please submit the following:
1. 10 images of work
2. Resume
3. One page personal statement with intended goals.
4. Names and contact info for 3 references. Submit materials to [email protected], specify ceramics or textiles For more info: www.lillstreet.com Deadline: November 1, 2010

Call for Artists – Humor in Craft

Artist on Cover: Jason Kishell, “Smug Mug”

People of all ages and cultures respond to humor enthusiastically and craft artwork definitely can be very funny! Often, the work exudes a sense of the absurd due to exaggerated size or by being executed in unusual materials. Craft artwork can be highly ironic, political, sarcastic, or just plain amusing, and it comes in a variety of media, such as metals, wood, fibers, ceramics, glass, mixed media, etc.

Brigitte Martin has started to develop a book about the role humor plays in contemporary craft and is looking for submissions for initial consideration:

– Images of humorous artwork,
– Texts/essays by the contributing artists, commenting about humorous aspects in their artwork,
– Audio art,
– Video art (the book will contain a CD of audio/video art depending on qualifying submissions,)
– Essays by writers about the role of humor and fun in craft.

Can you show us humor in all its shades expressed through craft artwork and text? Who decides what’s funny and what isn’t? What topics are off-limits? Is irony funny? Sarcasm? Are politics funny? Religion?

This planned book aims to provide the viewer with entertainment, commentary, and of course, many fine craft pieces by makers from all over the world. Humor has no borders. Or does it? It might be interesting to learn how a piece will be hilarious in China, but only garner mild astonishment in Sweden and vice versa.

This call is open to craft artists working in all craft media. crafthaus membership is not required. International entries are particularly welcome and encouraged to participate!

Final deadline: March 1, 2011 .

Click HERE for submission information !

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Starting today, please spread the word on fb, etsy and wherever else you are. If you know of funny pieces, please ask the artist(s) to be in touch with Brigitte, or send his/her information so that they can be considered.

THANK YOU !

Feel free to sign up for this group to get updates on this “fun” project. Email anytime regarding questions, and artwork suggestions !

Email for questions and submissions: [email protected]

Artists: You can start emailing your low res images to the above email.
Writers: You can start emailing your brief essay outlines to the above email.