Visual Arts

Big Names, Small Art (BNSA) Open Call

The Crocker Art Museum’s 43rd annual Art Auction season is upon us! Building on the success of last year’s virtual auction, the upcoming 2021 Art Auction season will feature the same lively events – Art Auction and Big Names, Small Art (BNSA) – in a new hybrid virtual and in-person format.

Silent Art Auction and BNSA will be held virtually on the Bidsquare platform, with bidding scheduled to open in mid-May and auctions set to close the weekend of June 5–6. In addition, a small selection of artworks will also be featured in a socially distanced Live Art Auction event in the Museum’s courtyard on the evening of Saturday, June 5.

All Silent and Live Art Auction works will be included in a special exhibition at the Crocker, on view from May 23 – June 6, 2021.

Last year’s virtual auctions drew an incredible audience of more than 3 million viewers and 1,000 bidders from around the world. The success of these events can be attributed to the high-quality art contributed by regionally and nationally recognized artists and the Museum’s increased efforts to promote artists and artworks across all platforms in new and innovative ways. We hope you will consider submitting artworks to the Art Auction and BNSA for consideration.

Big Names, Small Art (BNSA) submissions

This auction draws a large audience of new and seasoned art collectors. The event features a silent auction of small-scale art (all pieces are 12 x12 inches or less). Each bid begins at $25, regardless of the work’s market value. This low entry bid creates an environment of fast-paced, friendly competition. All proceeds from the sale of your artwork at BNSA benefit the Crocker Art Museum’s education programs and exhibitions.

To participate in Big Names, Small Art, please complete the online donation form by February 28, 2021.

The Crocker Art Museum’s Art Auction season is a highly anticipated Sacramento tradition. Both Art Auction and BNSA enjoy broad exposure and provide excellent opportunities to attract collectors. The success of the auctions is due in great part to the collective generosity of artists whose support allows the Crocker to bring people together and connect them unexpected ways with art, ideas, each other, and the world around them.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this invitation. Your support of these important events helps the Crocker bring exciting exhibitions and programs to Sacramento.

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Foote, Art Auction Coordinator, at (916) 808-1860 or artauction@crockerart.org.

43rd Annual Art Auction – Open Call

The Crocker Art Museum’s 43rd annual Art Auction season is upon us! Building on the success of last year’s virtual auction, the upcoming 2021 Art Auction season will feature the same lively events – Art Auction and Big Names, Small Art (BNSA) – in a new hybrid virtual and in-person format.

Silent Art Auction and BNSA will be held virtually on the Bidsquare platform, with bidding scheduled to open in mid-May and auctions set to close the weekend of June 5–6. In addition, a small selection of artworks will also be featured in a socially distanced Live Art Auction event in the Museum’s courtyard on the evening of Saturday, June 5.

All Silent and Live Art Auction works will be included in a special exhibition at the Crocker, on view from May 23 – June 6, 2021.

Last year’s virtual auctions drew an incredible audience of more than 3 million viewers and 1,000 bidders from around the world. The success of these events can be attributed to the high-quality art contributed by regionally and nationally recognized artists and the Museum’s increased efforts to promote artists and artworks across all platforms in new and innovative ways. We hope you will consider submitting artworks to the Art Auction and BNSA for consideration.

Art Auction Submissions

To ensure a dynamic and well-rounded auction, we are asking you to please submit images of three pieces for consideration. We accept submissions of various sizes and price points, but due to space limitations works must be no more than 40 inches in width and 80 inches in height. A minimum bid of 35 percent, based on the fair-market value you set, will be required to open bidding.

Selected artists’ work will be prominently featured in the Art Auction catalogue, which will be distributed to over 10,000 households, and bidding will be open to a national and international audience on Bidsquare.

As always, the Museum offers selected artists the opportunity to keep 50 percent of the proceeds from the sale of their work. If, however, you choose to donate 100 percent of the sale proceeds to the Museum, you will receive recognition in the Art Auction catalogue and a complimentary Crocker Art Museum Family-level membership.

Submission Requirements

  • Please complete the Art Auction online submission no later than February 28, 2021.
  • Submit images of three finished works for consideration.
  • We encourage submissions in different sizes and price points. Due to space limitations, objects submitted for consideration must be no more than 40 inches in width. Height of work may not exceed 80 inches.
  • All artwork must be display ready. 2-D work must be framed with hanging hardware installed.
  • Work may not weigh more than 200 pounds.
  • Based on the fair-market value that you set, a minimum bid of 35 percent will be required to open bidding.
  • Submissions that do not meet the requirements may be disqualified.
  • Selected works must be delivered to the Museum on Monday, May 3 from 10 AM – 4:30 PM or Tuesday, May 4 from 10 AM – 3 PM.

Online Submission Instructions

  • All Art Auction entries must be submitted online via this link: https://crockerart.typeform.com/to/SCQ3XQQA
  • All fields in the submission form must be completed (unless stated as “optional”).
  • An image of each work must be uploaded via the online submission form.
  • The accepted digital format is a JPEG of at least 300 dpi and less than 5 MB.

If you have questions or need assistance with your submission, please contact Melissa Foote, Art Auction Coordinator, at (916) 808-1860 or artauction@crockerart.org.

Open Call- Curatorial

Thank you for your interest in curating an exhibition at Root Division.
The NEXT DEADLINE is March 1, 2021 for exhibitions in 2022 and beyond!

Root Division’s Second Saturday Exhibition Series showcases the work of over 300 artists annually, and offers up to eight emerging curators the opportunity to explore conceptually rigorous group exhibitions in our galleries. Strong proposals to our curatorial program are innovative, engaging, and conceptually driven group exhibitions.

Part of Root Division’s mission is to provide opportunities to as many emerging and mid-career artists as possible. We are currently only accepting guest curated proposals for group exhibitions. On average group exhibitions range from 12-20 artists. Our exhibitions series aims to reach a diverse range of Bay Area audiences, and we value the opportunity for these public events to forge organizational partnerships and cross promotional educational programming.

While Root Division does not exclude artists and curators from outside the Bay Area, our primary focus is developing opportunities for local artists. Strong proposals will include tangible relevance to the Bay Area if the curator or proposed artists are not local.

Root Division is a visual arts non-profit that connects creativity and community through a dynamic ecosystem of arts education, exhibitions, and studios. The gallery is at the center of the organization’s facility, and as such, this space serves many needs and provides a unique environment in which to curate a show. We strongly encourage you to visit our website to familiarize yourself with our past and current exhibition program, and to understand the mission of the organization before submitting a proposal.

Review Process:
Our Curatorial Committee comprised of established Bay Area arts professionals meets in March, July & November to review submissions. We have a review process & provide feedback sessions for all applicants.

How To Submit your Application:
Deadline for Submission: March 1, 2021

Please submit the following :
Curatorial Proposal Submission Form: please submit the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Images: Up to eight (jpgs, 1200px in largest dimension) labeled to correspond with the inventory numbers listed on application (i.e. 01_ShowTitle). If there is video it should be submitted as a still and as a link to a web-hosted video viewer.

Curator’s Resume: (2 pg. max) Please do not submit all exhibiting artist resumes for Initial Review.

Send all submission materials to: submission@rootdivision.org
Please email renee@rootdivision.org with any questions.

Please note that Root Division has eliminated the curatorial submission fee to allow for a broader range of applicants. Donations to support our free public programs can be made on our website.

“Adrift”: A National Juried Exhibition

A national juried exhibition open to all media. The themes of artwork submitted will deal with the ideas of complete freedom and/or being completely lost. This exhibition is open to all U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. This exhibition will take place physically in the gallery as well as in our interactive online exhibitions page.

Adrift: (adverb) so as to float without being either moored or steered.
(adjective) 1. floating without being either moored or steered. 2. failing to reach a target or winning position.

Dream State

The Museum of Northern California Art is seeking all media artwork for the upcoming juried exhibition, Dream State. In dreams, anything is possible. Tell us about yours. Do you use dreams as a source of artistic inspiration? Art inspired by exploring the conscious imagination, an alternate reality, or from new-found revelations. How do dreams reveal themselves in your art?  The museum’s exhibition committee will make final selections.

RFQ – Portal themed mural in Redwood City – $10K

Project Name: The Portal (mural)
Summary: “Portal” themed, site specific mural on Commercial Way (alley) in Redwood City
Issued: 1/8/2021
Contact: jnewblanc@redwoodcity.org
Entry Deadline: 01/29/2021

Process: Artists submit their portfolio/website/resume/cv by 1/29/2021. From those submissions, up to five artists will be selected to participate in a RFP process where they will receive a stipend for creating and submitting their designs. RFQ finalists will be announced by 02/12/2021.

Project Overview:

  • Seeking an artist interested in designing and painting a new mural, which will be the next installment of our Commercial Way Mural Corridor project in Redwood City
  • “Portal” will be the theme of the mural. The theme is intended to inspire artists to create their depiction of a portal that transports the viewers to another time, place, or mindset
  • The “portal” theme plays off the alleyway’s use as an entrance or path into this area of downtown Redwood City. The alleyway requires vehicles to head directly toward this wall, before the roadway curves.

Budget: $10,000 for artist fee, design, materials, fabrication, and installation. $300 RFP artist
stipend.

Location: The site is the rear/side wall of 2658 Broadway (Pickled/RockSalt) in Redwood City, CA. The wall is approximately 45′ x 20′ (900 sq ft) and is located along Commercial Way alley.  This wall, for the most part, has a single viewing perspective, which gives artists the ability to play with depth, shadow, or trompe l’oeil, if so desired.  Viewers will be on foot or in vehicles directly facing the wall.  During business hours, there may be vehicles parked in front of the
wall.  Several other murals are installed along Commercial Way and adjacent walls, with more planned.

Eligibility:

  • Must have designed, painted, and completed at least two murals
  • Must be legally able to work in the United States
  • Given covid-19 travel restrictions, artists must be within driving distance to Redwood City
  • Redwood City council staff and their relatives and family members are ineligible
  • Redwood City does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, economic status, or gender identity

Artist Evaluation Criteria:

The selection committee will use the following criteria to evaluate eligible artists:

  • quality, creativity, & uniqueness of past work
  • proven ability to execute
  • ability to communicate through art
  • strong organizational and communication skills
  • willingness to collaborate with city and stakeholders
  • ability to visit Redwood City for research and conceptualization
  • availability to paint in mid 2021, following required covid-19 guidelines

Submissions:

All submissions must be electronic.
Send the following documents in a single PDF file to jnewblanc@redwoodcity.org

  1. A brief letter of interest. Include your name, address, phone number, and email. Not to exceed one page in length.  Some topics you may wish to include:
    1. your approach to public art
    2. your interest in this specific project
    3. possible aesthetic directions or “portal” related narratives
    4. what you bring to the project as an artist
    5. experience with other projects of similar scope
    6. sources of inspiration presented by the project
    7. any other comments that might help differentiate you as a candidate.
  2.  Your professional resume/CV. Not to exceed three pages.
  3.  A link to your online portfolio and/or specific images of past works: Eight images maximum, with a brief description for each project including the title, size, and artists intent.
  4. Professional references: Please provide email addresses for at least two professional references from past projects.

 

Expected Timeline:

  • 01/29/2021 – Deadline submission
  • 02/05/2021 – Committee review and select finalists
  • 02/12/2021 – Finalists notified via email

 

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