Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 4th “Colors” Online Art Competition for Februrary 2021. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. In this open subject competition the “Colors” theme is with a concentration of color. Artworks with one color or a multitude of colors will be accepted. A variety of interpretations can be submitted (representative, abstract, conceptional). All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. First, second and third place will be largely displayed with an article about the artist and their work. First place will be on the poster of the show. $15 for 2 images of artwork. Deadline: February 18, 2021.
Multidisciplinary
ESMoA LAB Residency
The ESMoA LAB Residency is designed for emerging artists to partner with ESMoA in response to a theme or topic based on an Experience (our word for exhibition) taking place inside our main gallery. Application to the ESMoA LAB Residency is free and open to artists and writers who live in, work in, and/or have a distinct commitment to Los Angeles County. We are offering an unrestricted stipend of $2,500 to artists and writers to create original artwork, performance, or composition in response to Experience 47: FREESTATE. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that can be viewed in ESMoA’s street-facing LAB Room as well as be presented virtually for a period of three months from June through August 2021.
The ESMoA team will work with the selected artist in developing the project as it evolves over the planning period, and collaborate on programming to ensure the work reaches its audiences. The project must be designed with a $2,500 budget in mind. ESMoA will provide space for the work to be viewed, project consultation, installation support, marketing, and promotion.
All proposals will be reviewed by a select jury of artists from the Los Angeles-area and the ESMoA team. Learn more about the jury members below the award and application requirements.
Projected Timeline – please note that the timeline is subject to change.
Application opens Friday, January 15, 2021.
Application closes Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
Jury and ESMoA Team meet to review applications in February 2021.
The candidate is notified at the end of February/beginning of March 2021.
Press Release goes out week of March 15, 2021.
March through May 2021 – Incubation Phase: Planning, conceptual and feedback meetings, release of funds, material needs, etc.
Late May through early June 2021: Installation Phase
June through August 2021: Program Phase
Guidelines for Proposals
Applications may be submitted by an individual based in/ have a demonstrable commitment to Los Angeles County.
Applications must be submitted online. There is no application fee.
Proposals must demonstrate an understanding of the Experience theme/topic. Proposals are limited to a maximum one-page description.
Examples of work are strongly encouraged; include images in a PDF document or web link.
Label all pages of the application with Last Name, First Name on header.
The panel may request the submission of additional materials at a later date.
Required materials
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Short statement about your work, and a recent accomplishment and/or upcoming project (300 words max.)
For artists: 6 work samples (images, media, links) and descriptions in a .pdf document.
For writers: 8 – 10 page document in .pdf format
Proposal (1-page max.) – and must demonstrate the personal, community, and social impact of the project in .pdf format.
Apply here: http://bit.ly/3bCqXq4
Procurement Administrator
The California Arts Council is seeking a Procurement Administrator (Associate Governmental Program Analyst) to join our operations team. Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Procurement Administrator independently performs the more complex and technical analytical work related to the agency’s procurement and contracting processes utilizing various Microsoft Office programs, training materials, the Financial Information System for California (Fi$Cal), the California Contracts Register and eProcurement while following the State Contracting Manual (SCM) and the State Administrative Manual (SAM).
Click here to view the duty statement and apply at CalCareers: https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=232799
Individuals who are new to state service must have Associate Governmental Program Analyst list eligibility in order to gain employment as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst with any state agency. Click here to learn more about the education/experience exam, available online.
Nature Art Contest
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the second Nature online art contest for the month of February 2021. Open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. We call artists and photographers to submit their best artworks related to the world of nature (flora and fauna, landscapes, seascapes, skies, etc). All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. The Best of Show winning artwork will be displayed as the poster of the show. All wining artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate. $16 for 2 images of artwork. You may enter more than once. Deadline: February 11, 2021.
Un/Equal Freedoms: Expressions for Social Justice, Call for Artists, $4oo-$800 Awards
Opportunity open to Artists, Writers, Poets, Musicians, Performers, Visual Artists and All Creatives from Sacramento Region and Sac State Community.
This is an invitation to individuals and/or groups to submit proposals for inclusion in the Un/Equal Freedoms: Expressions for Social Justice inaugural exhibition.
The Center on Race, Immigration and Social Justice (CRISJ) at Sacramento State University has teamed up with Sacramento Regional Community Arts Organizations, Social Activists, Sacramento County artists and the SacState Community to produce this destination website.
The Un/Equal Freedoms: Expressions for Social Justice destination website intends to support individual and collaborative projects that respond to issues facing California currently, including pervasive social, political and economic inequalities, and various systemic barriers to equality and freedom(s). Art that offers visions of an improved society where life is secure and real opportunities for happiness, ethical relations and community are more equitably distributed to all are also welcomed.
The website prioritizes art created by Sacramento Regional artists and the Sacramento State University creative community. It spotlights forms of art and cultural expression that are unique to, and/or historically rooted in, the cause of social justice. All artistic mediums welcome.
Awards: Selected participants will receive $400.00 individual, $800.00 to groups of two or more. Up to $400.00 for CSUS employees, pending funds, for supply support.
Apply Here: Un/Equal Freedoms Submission Form
Un/Equal Freedoms Submission Guidelines: Un/Equal Freedoms Submission Guidelines
Contact: unequalfreedoms@csus.edu
Connecting Perspectives: A Cross-Border Art Initiative – $1000
Connecting Perspectives: A Cross-Border Art Initiative | Applications open January 6
Selected artists will receive $1000 for participation in the project
Canada’s diplomatic missions in the United States are proud to partner with the Toronto-based Social Distancing Festival to present a new collaborative, interdisciplinary series called Connecting Perspectives: A Cross-Border Art Initiative, which will bring together artists who identify as Black, Indigenous and/or People of Colour in Canada and the United States to create collaborative projects that draw inspiration from the theme “Art Today”.
Like so much else, the art world has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic. Artists and creatives, particularly artists who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Colour (BIPOC), have been severely impacted by the turbulence and uncertainty of the crisis.
Connecting Perspectives aims to reflect this time of change, loss, and hope— and will spotlight BIPOC visual artists, choreographers, composers/musicians and spoken word artists who are enthusiastic about collaborating on new art and who can embrace the digital exhibition of their work.
PROCESS
After being screened to ensure that eligibility and submission requirements are met, applications will be reviewed by a jury of professional BIPOC artists. A total of 26 artists (13 artists in Canada and 13 artists in the United States) will be chosen to participate, and each artist will be paired with another artist (1 artist in Canada with 1 artist in the United States).
All chosen artists who complete a collaborative art piece for the project will receive USD $1000, as well as USD $200 for expenses.
Applicants must live in the United States, have a minimum of 2 years professional experience, and be available to work on this project between February and the end of April 2021.
For more information about the process and eligibility requirements, see https://www.socialdistancingfestival.com/connectingperspectives.
The deadline for submissions is January 22, 2021. Given that the project seeks to include participants from across the United States and Canada, we may need to stop accepting applications from certain regions if we have received a large amount of submissions. We encourage artists to apply quickly!
We look forward to receiving your applications!
