Art Fluent’s grant cycle is now open to individual artists through an international open call. The Evolution Grant will provide unrestricted funding to an individual artist with recognized artistic excellence in fine art media and a demonstrated commitment to their art. $1,000 to one visual artist each grant cycle. Unrestricted funds applied toward any expense to enhance the artist’s ability to create work. Please visit https://www.art-fluent.com/evolution-prospectus for more information. Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 2, 2023.
Visual Arts
Artist of the Month, February 2023 | Juried Exhibition
UPWARD Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our juried art exhibition and competition, Artist of the Month, February 2023.
All artists 18 and older are encouraged to submit their work in any medium, style, and genre.
Acceptable mediums include all traditional art media (e.g., oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, gouache, egg tempera, pen and ink; drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, scratch board, markers, metal point), digital painting, arts and crafts (beadwork, pottery, embroidery, floristry, batik, stained glass, two-dimensional collage and fabric art as well, etc.).
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at upwardgallery.com.
The winners (1st place) are interviewed by the UPWARD Gallery editors for publication in the printed edition UPWARD’s Quarterly and on our site.
Each entrant of the competition receives a personal page (solo exhibition) in the UPWARD gallery, where they can show their art and tell about themselves.
Selected works will be featured in curated galleries on our site.
All entrants will receive electronic certificates based on the results of the competition.
Entry fee: $12 per 1 entry. $10 per entry (2-4 entries), $9 per entry (5 and more entries). For artists under 22 – $6 per entry.
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/57/artist-month for a full information.
Art & Ecology Online Exhibition Juried by Obi Kaufmann
Online Show Call Description:
Ecology is the study of organisms and how they interact with the environment around them.
How does your art express this relationship?
Does your art put viewers in touch with the natural world and their relationship to it?
Does your art address the hopes and fears, realities and fantasies of planet earth and its organisms’ survival and adaptability?
We look forward to seeing your artworks that address the subject of Ecology including the topic of climate change and environmental resilience.
Apply online through CaFE until 11pm March 12.
$40 for up to 3 works or $30 for OHCA members.
Call for Art-ConTEXT II
Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, ConTEXT II.
THEME
Words can connect with people personally and emotionally and, when combined with visual elements, can create a powerful impact. Text can convey a message or express an idea through written words, letters, numbers, or symbols. The use of text in art is a powerful tool that can add depth, meaning, and emotion to a piece. Whether it’s used to express a message, provide additional context, or as a visual element, text can allow a more dynamic and engaging viewing experience. Show us ConTEXT from your perspective.
CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, May 19, 2023 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, June 16, 2023.
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 hello@art-fluent.com.
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 -now including film/video (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, digital art, film/video).
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 ConTEXT II. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com we are happy to walk you through the process.
MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus.
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 640×480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB.
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.
$3,500 Artist Grants
The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Spring 2023 artist grants.
We are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists & photographers around the world.
For this open call, we will be providing 6 grants totaling $11,000 USD.
2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000.
This is an open call, all media eligible.
Submissions will be juried by
— Emily Edwards, Assistant Curator, Dallas Contemporary
— Inês Costa, Curator, Focal Point Gallery, Southend-on-Sea
Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of these forward thinking exhibition makers. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 74k.
Explore the past winners archive at https://hopperprize.org/spring-2022-grant-winners-finalists/
Deadline: May 16, 2023
Submit your work at https://hopperprize.org/
Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator
TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS COORDINATOR – BEDFORD GALLERY
The City seeks a highly experienced, self-motivated individual for this 30 hour per week (3/4 time) position. The individual in this role will coordinate and manage 4-6 concurrently traveling exhibitions curated by Bedford Gallery. This position is responsible for all aspects of the gallery’s travel program and is the point person for all venues. This position is also an integral part of gallery operations, using industry knowledge to help brainstorm and plan exhibitions and programs.
Bedford Gallery
With nearly 3,500 square feet of exhibition space, it is the largest municipal visual arts facility between the Bay Area and Sacramento and attracts a large annual audience. The contemporary art space is housed in the Lesher Center for the Arts and is a program of the City of Walnut Creek’s Arts + Rec Department. The gallery provides the public with engaging and educational opportunities to learn about innovative visual arts through exhibitions and a rich mix of public programs. The Bedford has a robust volunteer program which includes information services from the Gallery Guild, Docent-led youth tours for K-12 students, adult exhibition tours, as well as public art walking tours (April – November).
TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS COORDINATOR – BEDFORD GALLERY
Pitch, sell and schedule all traveling exhibitions
Lead on all correspondence with venues renting gallery exhibitions and provide expert opinion on gallery curated exhibitions that are best suited for travel
Assist with condition reporting and assemble registration documents, condition reports, installation instructions
Edit and manage traveling exhibition object lists, educational materials, wall labels, etc. and create a press guide for each traveling exhibition
Track condition reports for each exhibition venue for the duration of the schedule
Gather and document all press from venues hosting Bedford shows
Meet with curator and preparator to discuss progress, concerns, and issues with regard to traveling shows
Oversee crating of each exhibition and framing when needed; assist exhibition venues with shipping
Venue site visits as needed and continued outreach and building of venue research list and relationships for selling exhibitions
Profile of an ideal Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator:
Experience working in and with arts organizations
Great interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality
Strong organization skills and detail-oriented multi-tasker
A can-do, independent attitude
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Able to organize and maintain schedules and calendars, and create systems for program policies and procedures
Basic understanding of financial processes within government and/or nonprofit organizations desirable
Extensive knowledge of traveling exhibition industry
Experience handling high priority issues and concerns regarding artwork handling, installation, and repair
Extensive knowledge of contemporary artists, art world trends, art movements, new media, and innovative exhibition presentation
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Experience building and maintaining important business relationships
Promote a positive customer service environment and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, and the public
Skill and experience with Microsoft and Adobe Suites
Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school and a minimum of two years of experience working in community arts, education, or arts education programs, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in fine arts, museum studies/management, arts administration, or a related field, and a minimum of four years’ experience working within traveling exhibitions industry is highly desirable for the Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator position.
Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
Employee may be required to work on weekends and/or evenings.
Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2023. Applicants must apply online at www.walnut-creek.org. Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process and an appraisal interview tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2023.
