We are pleased to announce our fourth Colors online Art Competition for the month of February 2025. In this open-themed competition, the focus is on “Colors,” emphasizing the power and vibrancy of color. Submissions may explore a single dominant color or a rich palette of multiple hues. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme creatively, whether through representational, abstract, or conceptual approaches. All artistic interpretations of “Colors” are welcome. Selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. An article about each artist will be displayed alongside the best of show and three winners. The best of show will be displayed on the poster of the exhibition. Judging the artwork will be based on the following criteria: creativity, originality and quality of art, overall design, demonstration of artistic ability, and usage of medium. The jury will not consider artworks with pornographic or satanic content. Entry fees are $20 for two pieces of artwork. You may submit more than two images; there is no limit to the number of images an artist may submit. The application deadline is February 19, 2025.
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Abstract Art Competition Open Call
Are you an abstract artist with a passion for pushing the boundaries of creative expression? Ten Moir Gallery invites you to showcase your artwork in the upcoming Abstract Online Art Competition! With a potential to win $650 in prizes and awards, this is an opportunity not to be missed! Apply by March 1st, 2025
Theme: Abstraction – use shapes, colors, forms, and lines to convey emotions, ideas, or concepts.
Awards & Opportunities:
Best in Show: cash prize, free entry in to the Blu Sky Artist Award with a chance to win $500!, will have their artwork used as the poster of the exhibition and more.
Open to All Creators:
2D & 3D mediums welcome.
Categories include Paintings, Photography, Digital, Sculpture, Crafts, and Mixed Media.
Submission Fees:
$12 per image
Ready to Apply? https://form.fillout.com/t/2QC6HZzFPkus
Nature’s Wonder Art Competition
Calling All Nature-Inspired Artists and Photographers!
Are you captivated by the wonders of the natural world? Do you possess a unique artistic vision rooted in the beauty of nature? We invite you to showcase your artwork in the Nature’s Wonder Online Art Competition at Ten Moir Gallery by February 28th, 2025
Theme:
Nature – landscapes, flora, fauna, seasons, ecosystems, and environmental conservation.
Awards & Opportunities:
Best in Show: $150 Cash Prize, free entry in to the Blu Sky Artist Award with a chance to win $500!, will have their artwork used as the poster of the exhibition and more.
Open to All Creators:
2D & 3D Mediums: Paintings, Photography, Digital, Sculpture, Crafts, Mixed Media.
Submission Fees:
$12 per image
Learn More:
https://tenmoirgallery.com/v0ut
Request for Qualifications – Laguna Beach Public Art Installations
The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission invites artists and artist teams to submit their qualifications for public art installations at the Glenneyre Parking Structure and Anita Street Beach Access.
To view the full prospectus for each project, please see the following:
Anita Street Beach Access – Public Art Installation Prospectus
Glenneryre Parking Structure – Public Art Installation Prospectus
To apply for these programs go to: https://lagunabeachcity.slideroom.com/
A single application may be submitted for one or both of these Calls for Qualifications. Qualifications must be submitted online.
Deadline: Friday, February 14, 2025
Eligibility: Artists or Artist Teams with demonstrated experience in designing, creating, and installing site-responsive public art.
Honorarium:
ANITA STREET BEACH ACCESS: $1,000 will be awarded to up to three artists or artist teams to develop and submit a proposal. The artist or team with the selected proposal will receive $30,000 to complete the project.
GLENNERYE PARKING STRUCTURE: $2,000 will be awarded to up to three artists or artist teams to develop and submit a proposal. The artist or team with the selected proposal will receive $100,000 to complete the project.
“Resolutions” International Open Call to Artists and Writers—Deadline February 28, 2025
The artist’s and writer’s call for the ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal RESOLUTIONS issue is now open.
Personal resolutions can motivate us to change our behaviour and reach new goals. Higher resolution brings clarity to videos, peaceful resolution brings prosperity to clashing nations, formal resolutions bring change in stagnant organizations, the resolution of a plot solves a story’s main conflict, and New Year’s resolutions bring promise of a better year ahead. Share your RESOLUTIONS with words or images, in a realistic, abstract, surreal or unexpected way.
ArtAscent is a theme-based publication and online exhibition that showcases artists and writers from around the world practising a broad range of skills, including painting, illustration, photography, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, textile, jewelry, printmaking, digital graphics, fashion, film, video, installation, performance, story writing and poetry writing.
The selected artists and writers, up to 40, will be published in our print and digital magazine and the two-year online exhibition, as well as receive a free digital copy of the magazine. Four will also receive a feature section with a profile written about them. All benefit from professional portfolio presentation to art lovers and engage our readers through our social media, website, and print and digital issues. ArtAscent provides the opportunity for the voices and visions of writers and artists to be shared in a professional and accessible platform.
ArtAscent presents up to 100 high-level designed pages printed on premium-quality paper. This magazine issue is curated editorial content with no outside commercial ads.
Entries may include all art mediums that can be represented in 2D and written explorations of up to 1,800 words. We love diversity. Submissions must be the original work of the applicant(s). Creatives featured in the past can apply again with other works not previously published in ArtAscent. HOW TO APPLY: Apply using the online application form on our website. Application fees help cover costs such as design, writing, administration and artist promotion. NOTIFICATION: Notification is made by email to subscribers of the ArtAscent newsletter.
Stratas of New Mexico Art – Juried Exhibit
Strata Gallery invites submissions for Stratas of New Mexico Art, an exhibition honoring the expansive creative vision of artists living and working in New Mexico. This exhibition seeks to illuminate the layered and multifaceted nature of the state’s artistic community, offering a platform for works that embody its vitality and unique character.
Through this open call, we aim to bring together a dynamic range of artistic practices, from the intimate to the monumental, the traditional to the experimental. By highlighting both emerging and established voices, Stratas of New Mexico Art celebrates the boundless expressions of creativity that define New Mexico’s cultural identity.
All media is welcome, including but not limited to: painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc.
Please note: All artwork must be dropped off in person on the designated date and time. All artwork must be picked up in person at the end of the exhibition. No shipped artwork allowed.
Stratas of New Mexico Art is a juried exhibition held at Strata Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The exhibition will run from April 15 – May 2, 2025.
What you’ll need:
- Artist Statement (required) (PDF preferred)
- Artist Biography (optional) (PDF preferred)
- CV (optional) (PDF preferred)
- 3-6 artwork jpgs
- Artist Statement and Biography may be used for publishing purposes, if accepted.
Application Technical Support:
Please note that Strata Gallery cannot assist with technical issues or upload errors related to file type or file size; for such matters, please contact the Call for Entry (CaFÉ) support team directly, as we will only redirect you to their support team. CaFÉ’s support team can be contacted by clicking here.
About Strata Gallery:
Strata Gallery is a non-profit, artist-member gallery with a mission that cultivates artistic discussion and educates the public about the work of contemporary established and emerging artists. Through our mentorship program, our established artists give our emerging artists direct guidance, feedback, and information as they learn to navigate their artistic practice. Through collaborations and discussions, Strata Gallery provides a venue that encourages artists to experiment and re-examine what art is and could be. Strata Gallery does not favor any distinct style and promotes a range of diverse and authentic individual expression through a varied material practice, imagery, style, and ethos independent of any commercial concern. Strata Gallery is located at 125 Lincoln Ave, Suite 111, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501.
About the Juror:
The selection process at Strata Gallery is conducted by a panel of Artist Members and/or with the Gallery Director and Assistant Gallery Director. Together, they bring diverse expertise and perspectives to ensure a thoughtful and informed review of submissions, fostering a dynamic and inclusive representation of creative voices.
Selection Criteria Include:
- Artist is a New Mexico resident
- Completeness of application
- Uniqueness and originality
- Visual impact
- Demonstrated excellence of technique
Exhibition Calendar:
Strata Gallery reserves the right to change the project timeline.
- March 1, 2024 – CaFÉ Submission Deadline
- March 22, 2024 – Notification Date
- March 25, 2024 – Deadline for Loan Agreement
- April 12, 2025 between 2pm – 4pm – Hand-delivered artwork must arrive at Strata Gallery. NO SHIPPED WORK ACCEPTED.
- April 15 – May 2, 2025 – Exhibition Dates
- April 18, 2025 from 5-7pm – Reception Date
- May 3, 2025, 11am – 1pm – Pickup of Hand-delivered artwork at Strata Gallery
Sales of Artwork:
Each respective artist will handle the sale and shipping of any sold artwork included in the Small Works exhibition. Strata Gallery will collect contact information of all interested buyers and provide that information to the artist who will then execute the sale and shipping of their artwork. All sold artwork included in the Small Works exhibition will be subject to 20% commission which will be due to Strata Gallery.
Application Requirements
- All artwork must be hang/display ready with the proper hardware (i.e., paintings framed with wire).
- Media accepted: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc.
- Max Weight: 40 lbs.
- No artwork larger than 60” x 60”
- Submitted work must remain available for the duration of the exhibition.
- No changes to information can be made once submitted.
Image Format Requirements:
- Submit image in .jpg format.
- Include the following annotations:
- Artist’s name
- Title of Artwork
- Date of completion
- Medium/Media
- Size in inches: (Height x Width x Depth)
- Price of artwork
Submission Fee:
$35 for first three submissions. $10 per additional submission (maximum of three additional submissions). Overall maximum of 6 submissions total.
Payment: card and PayPal only (through CallForEntry.org)
Eligibility Criteria
- All media is welcome, including: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc.
- Artist must reside in New Mexico
- Artwork must be able to be dropped off and picked up in person, no shipping of artwork allowed.
