Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 6th “Faces” Online Art Competition for the month of May 2025. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. Only the face of a person or animal should be visible (single person, a group, or self-portrait). All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. Winning artwork (First place) will be on the poster of the show. Depending on the number and quality of all submissions received, Merit awards and Honorable Mention awards may also be presented. The deadline to apply to this art competition is May 08, 2025.
Interdisciplinary
Forming Function: Ceramics with a Purpose
The Palo Alto Art Center encourages submissions relating to the theme of functional ceramics by artists throughout Northern California.
From the daily rituals of shared meals to the grandest celebrations, food and functional ceramics weave the fabric of the human experience. These objects become a powerful expression of cultural heritage and personal identity. We find that food does more than fill our plates—it fills our need for belonging, understanding, and shared experience.
This exhibition will explore the artistry of functional ceramics and its power to nourish both body and spirit, building bridges of understanding through the universal language of shared meals.
Artworks should be completed pieces.
$1,000 in prizes for selected artworks.
Email artcenter@cityofpaloalto.org or call 650.329.2366 with questions.
Juror:Beth Ann Gerstein joined the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) as Executive Director in 2014 following a 20-year tenure as Executive Director for The Society of Arts and Crafts in Boston, MA. Gerstein is a former member of the Collections Committee of the Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA, Vice President of the board of Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts in ME and a former board member of the International Glass Art Society.
Eligibility:Open to all artists 18 years of age or older who live or work in Northern California’s 48 counties. Accepted artwork must be delivered to and picked up in-person from PAAC.
Artwork Guidelines:Artists may submit 1-3 works. Open to functional ceramic objects, sculpture, mixed media, or installation.
Include specific dimensions. There are no size limitations, but PAAC reserves the right not to accept exceptionally large, heavy, or cumbersome pieces. PAAC also reserves the right not to accept work that could be a risk to visitors or other work, such as work made with electronic components, liquids, volatile materials or materials known to attract insects such as wool, debris, or animal skins.
Wall-mounted works must be framed and ready-to-hang (wire/d-rings/cleat); ACRYLIC GLAZING PREFERRED. 3D work must be seismically sound and able to stand without mounts (or mounts must be provided). UNFRAMED WORKS ON PAPER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Works can not have been exhibited in previous PAAC exhibitions.
Applicant Instructions:Apply by April 25, 2025. A non-refundable fee of $5 is required. Email artcenter@cityofpaloalto.org to request a waiver if this fee is a financial hardship.
Only five uploads are allowed as part of the submission. Links to videos/additional images can be provided in lieu of an upload. Submitted images must be the same as the works intended for the exhibition.
Media Guidelines:Images must be under 5 MB.
You may upload images with any dimensions; SlideRoom resizes images larger than 1280 x 1280 x 72 ppi.
Videos must be less than 250 MB.
Documents must be less than 10 MB.
Include a concise artist statement, CV/resume, and details about each piece, including media, dimensions, and year. For installation concepts, include a description, concept design or similar installations, and installation info (timeline, if installation requires the artist present, etc.). PAAC can accommodate one ~300 sq. ft. installation.
Selection, Delivery, and Exhibition:Artists will be notified of inclusion on or before May 16, 2025. Artists identified for prizes will be notified at the opening reception.
Artists are responsible for delivering artwork to PAAC between Sat., May 31-Wed., June 4, 2025. All art must be labeled with artist’s name, title, year, and medium.
Work will be on view at the PAAC from June 21-August 17, 2025. Work will be available for purchase; artists receive 60% of the sales price and PAAC Foundation receives 40%.
Artwork must be picked up from PAAC from Thurs., Aug. 21-Sun., Aug. 24, 2025
URL TO APPLY: bit.ly/callforartformingfunction
Colors Art Contest
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth “Colors” online art contest for the month of April 2025. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The gallery invites all artists and photographers from around the world to share their artistic vision using a concetration of one color or a multitude of colors. A variety of interpretations of Colors theme can be submitted (representative, abstract, conceptional). All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Best of Show artwork will be on the poster of the show. Winning artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate. The deadline to submit entries is the March 27, 2025.
Inception 2025 Contest
Sunspot Lit’s Inception contest offers $100 cash plus publication for the best opening. Authors and artists eligible. All genres accepted. Opens March 1. Closes March 31. Guidelines and entry form here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/318760/inception-2025-100-for-fiction-cnf-poem-art.
Teaching Artist Trainee
* This is a paid training opportunity for teaching artists and art educators*
Location: Hybrid – Virtual and On-site; Los Angeles, CA
Designation: Part-time, Non-exempt; Temporary
Training Rate: $25/hour
Training Schedule: March 17 – 26, 2025; Mon – Fri
- In-person days: March 17, 24, 27-28
- Zoom and/or Asynchronous Days: March 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26
Training Overview:
P.S. ARTS’ Teaching Artist Intensive is a two-week-long hybrid training designed to provide Teaching Artists with the foundational skills and knowledge to create an inclusive and engaging arts experience for students. The Spring Intensive is for those new to the field of arts education as well as seasoned Teaching Artists looking to expand and deepen their practice. Trainees will develop skills in the topics outlined below as well as learn more about P.S. ARTS.
Training Topics will include:
- Lesson Planning;
- CA Visual and Performing Arts Standards (VAPA) Integration;
- Positive classroom management strategies;
- Arts Integration
- Social Emotional Learning; and
- Creating an inclusive and equitable community in your classroom.
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of a P.S. ARTS trainee or employee, or included in training.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated experience teaching and working with school-aged children (5-15)
- Interest and/or experience in an arts discipline – dance, music, theater, or visual arts
- Ability to work collaboratively in/out of a school environment and with school communities
- Interest in working with Title I designated schools and surrounding communities
Working Conditions:
- Lift, push, or carry supplies, equipment, instruments, or classroom furniture up-to 40lbs.
- Bend, twist, reach, stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
- View LCD screens for long periods of time.
- Work/teach outdoors.
- Work with video equipment and a comfort with recording and/or being recorded.
About P.S. ARTS:
The P.S. ARTS team is a diverse group of people with different skill sets and experiences, from various cultures and backgrounds with one thing in common – a dedication to arts education. P.S. ARTS encourages all employees to feel empowered by and model the Organization’s values of Art, Community, Equity, Innovation, and Excellence.
Participation and performance during the Intensive will be evaluated. Participants who successfully complete training will be able to:
- Describe how P.S. ARTS programs contribute to equity in public schools.
- Express enthusiasm for developing their teaching artist practice by participating in all sessions, activities, and assignments; and engaging with other participants in discussion.
- Demonstrate capacity to deliver a P.S. ARTS lesson using the strategies and techniques covered throughout the Intensive, including being open to and incorporating feedback.
How to Apply:
Please visit jobs.schoolgig.us/ps-arts-g2jq5r22/ to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 02/20/2025
Phone Screenings will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
Zoom Interviews will be scheduled between 02/26 – 03/06/25
Please no hardcopies or phone calls.
P.S. ARTS is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to better reflecting the communities we serve while building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. P.S. ARTS also supports and will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure the application process is accessible to candidates who require additional accommodation. Employment with P.S. ARTS is contingent upon successful clearance of all pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements. P.S. ARTS will consider qualified applications with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: LYRICAL O’Hanlon Gallery Exhibition
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
LYRICAL
O’Hanlon Gallery Exhibition
February 4 – 27, 2025
Juried by Orin Carpenter
DESCRIPTION
Dating back to the Ancient Greeks, the word LYRIKOS, defined the elegant stringed instrument, the lyre. It was used to accompany intensely personal poetry that revealed the thoughts and feelings of the poet.
Now LYRICAL is the more common adjective, used to describe creative works that have an artistically beautiful or expressive quality….an outpouring of thoughts and feelings.
We are looking for entries that relate to the many synonyms of LYRICAL:
effusive impassioned
expressive romantic
flowing rhythmical
musical harmonious
inspired melodious
Some known artists that come to mind as embracing this sensibility: Helen Frankenthaler, Henri Matisse, Joan Mitchell, Marc Chagall, Brice Marden, and Willem De Kooning.
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON /
IN-GALLERY SHOW ONLY
MEDIA
Fiber, including 3D/Sculptural works
Open to all artists aged 16 and over.
Submission limit: 3 works per artist.
Works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery are not eligible.
ART PREPARATION
All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
Max size for wall pieces: 40” wide | 60” high
Wall hung pieces must ready to hang with out difficulty
Label all work with Artist’s name & Contact
Bring resume and/or artist statement, if desired. (2 pages max.)
ENTRY PROCESS
Please hand-deliver (no digital submissions) up to three pieces of work to:
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941
You can download and bring two copies of the submission PDF or fill out the form in person when you drop off. Payments will be accepted when artwork is delivered.
ENTRY FEE
$40, or $30 for Artist level OHCA members
for up to three pieces paid at time of drop off
via check, cash or credit card.
DATES
HAND DELIVERY Entry Dates:
Fri, Jan 31, 11 am to 4 pm
Sat, Feb 1, 10 am to 1 pm
(please note shorter hours on Saturday)
Artists notified of Jury results:
Mon, Feb 3 by 5 pm
Pick up times for non selected work:
Tue, Feb 4, 10 am to 1 pm
Thu, Feb 6, 10 am to 1pm
Sat, Feb 8, 10 am to 1pm
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Artist Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday, February 4, 4:00 pm
Reception
Tuesday, February 4, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
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Pick up unsold works
Fri, Feb 28, 11 am to 4 pm
Sat, Mar 1, 10 am to 1pm
DOWNLOAD SUBMISSION ENTRY FORM PDF
Contemporary, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.
Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late delivery of artwork is not allowed.
ABOUT THE JUROR:
Orin Carpenter
“For me, art is about layers — each piece revealing truths about humanity and identity. Working with mixed media allows me to unify materials in a process that mirrors life itself: intricate, dynamic, and transformative. In my abstract work, I strive to capture the rhythms and patterns of existence, expressing the essence of our experiences through color, texture, and harmony. My identity as a Black man profoundly shapes my art, infusing it with authenticity and purpose. Each creation is a reflection of my story and an invitation for others to discover their own.”
By submitting artwork to be considered for any Exhibition, Artist understands and agrees to GALLERY POLICIES shown below.
GALLERY POLICIES/REQUIREMENTS
In-Person Gallery Exhibits
By submitting artwork to be considered for any Exhibition, Artist understands and agrees to the following:
Participants: Open to all artists age 16 and over.
Artwork Eligibility: Works previously shown in the O’Hanlon or Loft Galleries (in-person shows) are not eligible for other in-person shows. The same pieces may be considered for an Online show.
Artwork Size: Maximum 48″ width for wall hung pieces, including any frame. No height limits for most exhibits. (Note: Size limits may vary for specific exhibits – check the individual Call for Entries for details.)
Exhibit Curation: For most exhibits, not all artists will have artwork selected for showing. Final artwork selections are up to the Exhibit Juror(s) and/or Installer/curator, both of which vary from show to show.
Exhibit Timeline: Accepted work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
Liability/Insurance: While all reasonable care is taken with submitted artwork, OHCA strongly recommends that exhibiting artists carry their own insurance. OHCA and representatives will not assume any liability for any damage or loss.
Artwork Sales: Buyers will pay Artist directly for any art sales. Artist agrees to contact OHCA of this sale and make a donation to OHCA of 30% of the sale price, on all sales of artwork within the first 60 days of the exhibition. This includes all artwork exhibited in an OHCA Gallery, in an online OHCA website gallery, and facilitated by OHCA. Donations to OHCA are tax-deductible to the extent permissible by law.
Artwork Pricing: Artwork does not need to be for sale. You may mark a piece as NFS (Not For Sale) or POR (Price on Request.)
Publicity: By submitting work, artists agree that photographic images and/or video of the artist and/or their artwork, in whole or in part, may be used by OHCA for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.
Newsletter: Artists agree to be added to the O’Hanlon Center Newsletter mailing list, and may unsubscribe at any time.
