Middletown Art Center (MAC) is seeking artists interested in responding to the natural environment of Middletown Trailside Park through materials and content. Participation is a unique opportunity to address continuous recovery through thoughtful artistry and/or restoration. Projects should integrate the spirit and materials of the park and the ‘locus’ of Lake County.
The first public art venue in Lake County, EcoArts Sculpture Walk was founded in 2003 and featured work by 20-30 regional artists annually. MAC opened in the spring of 2015 to expand arts access and provide a year-round arts venue. That fall, the Valley Fire devastated 76,067 acres in the South Lake County area, including the park, Sculpture Walk and 1300 homes. Though the park was transformed, the Sculpture Walk reopened in 2019. The 2020 exhibit was stymied by COVID-19 but several works from the 2019 exhibit remain on view in the park.
“This 15th year of the Sculpture Walk our primary purpose remains supporting revitalization of the land, mending of damaged ecosystems, and inspiring a dialogue with nature both for artists and visitors”, said MAC Director, Lisa Kaplan. “Historically, most work was removed in November, at the beginning of winter, but strong work that contributes to ecosystem revitalization may be permitted to remain onsite.”
A visit to the park is encouraged to observe the changed and recovering environment. Trailside Park is open from dawn to dusk daily and located about 1.5 miles outside of Middletown off Hwy 175 at 21435 Dry Creek Cutoff. Additional samples and videos of work and the guide from the 2019 exhibit can be found at middletownartcenter.org/ecoarts.
Applications and concept sketches may be submitted anytime before April 20. Photos of work in progress or finished work are welcome. Applications can be found at middletownartcenter.org/ecoarts and should be submitted via email to artwork@middletownartcenter.org.
Visual Arts
3rd Annual “5 Dollars, 5 Entries, 5 Winners” – Summer Special Art Competition
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces an art call for the gallery’s 3rd Annual “5 Dollars, 5 Entries, 5 Winners” Summer Special Online art Competition.
The gallery invites all 2D and 3D artists, age 18+ (including photographers & digital artists) from around the world to make online submissions for possible inclusion in the Gallery’s “5 Dollar, 5 Entries, 5 Winners” Summer Special online group art exhibition. Artists can enter up to 5 entries, for $5.00 and the gallery will choose 5 overall winning artists from those who entered. An online exhibition will be held on the Light Space & Time website from July 5th through September 5th.
Light Space & Time encourages artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field to send the gallery their best representational or abstract art. This is an “Open” (No Theme) art online competition.
The deadline to apply to this art competition is June 15, 2021. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion. For further information and to apply online: https://www.lightspacetime.art/3rd-annual-5-dollars-5-entries-5-winners-special-art-competition/.
18th “Solo Art Series” – Online Solo Art Exhibition Opportunity
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 18th “Solo Art Series” Online Art Competition. This competition will result in an award of 4 monthly solo art exhibitions. In addition, the gallery will award the next 8 juried artists to be featured in the gallery’s Artist Showcase Section.
The gallery invites online submission of all 2D and 3D art (including photography) from artists around the world for possible selection for one the Gallery’s monthly solo art exhibitions or into the gallery’s Artist Showcase.
The gallery encourages artists regardless of where they reside to submit their best abstract and/or representational art to this competition. There is No Theme for this Art Competition.
Extensive worldwide publicity & promotion, 550+ press releases for winning artists. Open to 2D and 3D professional or amateur artists, including photography & digital art, without any geographical restrictions.
The deadline to apply to the “Solo Art Series” is May 5, 2021. For further information and to apply online to this solo art opportunity here: https://www.lightspacetime.art/18th-solo-art-series-4-solo-exhibitions-8-artist-showcases-will-be-awarded/.
Call for Artists
Call for Artists – We are currently accepting applications from local artists to display in the galleries at San Mateo City Hall and the Main Library. We seek artwork that represents the diversity of our community, varied artistic styles, and mediums. The jury process will be for exhibitor bookings in 2022 and 2023.
Artists interested in exhibiting must fill out the Exhibitor Application Form – 2D Artwork Form or 3D Artwork Form. The submission deadline is May 3, 2021. For more information, please visit www.smplibrary.org or contact Noreen Chwee at nchwee@cityofsanmateo.org
BLUE
BLUE juried by Jen Tough
ONLINE Exhibition dates May 17 – July 2, 2021
Enter through CaFE
In this exhibition, BLUE is the HUE! So many intriguing shades of blue to work with including cyan, cobalt, cerulean, azure, navy, Prussian, indigo, periwinkle, royal, sapphire, steel, slate, sky or baby blue. Which ones inspire or challenge you? For this exhibit, the color BLUE should figure prominently in your work. Sculptural and 3D pieces are welcome.
Contemporary, expressionistic, abstract, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.
This show is juried by gallerist Jen Tough. Jen is the founder of The Artist Alliance Community, an online membership site focusing on both professional and creative development for visual artists. www.JenTough.gallery www.ArtistAlliance.community
Open to all artists age 16 and over.
Works previously shown at the O’Hanlon Gallery in-house or online are not eligible.
Works do NOT need to be for sale.
Each artist may submit up to 3 individual pieces of artwork for consideration into this juried show. Diptyque and Triptiques are considered 1 piece of work. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept film or video at this time.
Submissions fees to O’Hanlon Center for the Arts: $40 for NON-Members
$30 for O’Hanlon Members – Coupon Codes for members will be shared with members
Or join as a NEW member now for $95/1 year, and get a free submission. A Coupon Code will be provided after you join.
Visual & Performing Arts Instructors (Independent Contractors)
The City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department is seeking contracted Arts instructors to teach programs and classes in a variety of new Arts disciplines (including but not limited to: improv, music, digital media, ethnic dance, graphic design, photography, visual arts, clay, crafting, etc.) for classes for either youth or adults. Instructors are responsible for preparing and designing their class curriculum and work independently.
The class instruction would begin for the fall 2021 session (September-November).
San Ramon is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States, located 34 miles east of San Francisco, and within the San Ramon Valley.
Please note all instructors are independent contractors and not considered City employees. This allows for a flexible class schedule determined by you. You can also set the number of classes you are interested in running and the price.
The City is predominantly looking for in-person programs but is also open to online/Zoom classes (please specify in your proposal).
QUALIFICATIONS
· Atleast 1 year experience teaching Arts Classes and Programs
· Creative approach to class curriculum and ability to design unique arts programming
· Work well with the public and City staff – possess a commitment to diversity and proven ability to work effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds
· Ability to effectively manage a classroom of participants while following City standards and policies
· Time management skills and ability to respond to emails in a timely manner as well as make deadlines for submitting class information, schedules, etc. to the supervisor
· Positive and outgoing attitude, possess flexibility, and have a problem-solving mentality
· Must be able to assist with marketing programs as well as have the ability to recruit and retain students
CITY REQUIREMENTS
If your program proposal is accepted, you will need to meet the below requirements. For detailed information on these requirements, please refer to Section IX of the Contract Instructor Manual.
Background Check (cost covered by City)
Form W-9 “Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification”
Commercial General Liability Insurance
Additional Insured Endorsement Certificate naming the City of San Ramon and its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers
Workers’ Compensation (required only when Contract Instructor has employees), or No Employees Declaration Form
Mandated Reporting Training
Tuberculosis Testing
COMPENSATION
Contracted Arts Instructors are paid on a fifty percent split, meaning instructors are compensated and receive fifty percent of the total tuition revenue from their program(s).
APPLY
To submit a program proposal, please do so online at: http://www.sanramon.ca.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=10826130&pageId=11695527
All proposals will be reviewed by the Arts Coordinator.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Erika Valentine, Arts Coordinator
City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department
Evalentine@sanramon.ca.gov
