Sunspot Lit welcomes art and fiction, nonfiction, poetry, scripts, and graphic novels from 4 words to 49,000 words. Editor’s prizes are paid out for each edition; cover art is also paid. A Fast Flux option offers a speedy turnaround. Feedback for poems and genre fiction is available. Send the journal your work through Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/listing/27249/sunspot-literary-journal.
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NEW * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
SPRING 2023 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.
Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (6) honorable mentions (3 in art and 3 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant’s commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org
Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We’ve simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.
Innovate Grant awards:
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grants to a Visual Artist
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grants to a Photographer
+ 6 x Honorable Mentions Interviews
How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Recent Innovate Grant Recipients:
Maya Fuji
San Francisco, CA Winter Grant Recipient – Art
Akshay Mahajan
Goa, India Winter Grant Recipient – Photography
Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: June 22, 2023
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 6 x Honorable Mentions Interviews
Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org
CICA Art Festival 2023
CICA Museum invites artists and designers worldwide to participate in “CICA Art Festival 2023.” The event was organized to provide the public with more opportunities to purchase artworks and crafts directly from artists and designers. The space around 2 x 2 x 3 m (w x l x h) will be assigned to each artist, and the artist can freely install works in the assigned space. The selected artist will be required to pay the registration fee to confirm his/her participation. We charge no commission if the work is sold. During the festival, there will be outdoor events and performance for general guests.
*Deadline: May 3, 2023
*Exhibition Dates: October 6 – 8, 2023
– October 5, 2023, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Installation of artworks and crafts
– October 6 – 8, 2023, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exhibition
– October 7, 2023, 1-3 p.m. Artists’ Talk and Party
– October 8, 2023, 5-6 pm Dismantling of artworks and crafts
***The dates are subject to change.
*Space Assignment:
We will send an email to selected artists. Once their participations is confirmed, we will send out the space assignment guidelines. There may be some slight difference in sizes of each space depending on rooms. Each section of the artist will be divided by taped lines. The artist who register earlier will have priority in space assignment.
*Installation of Artworks & Crafts
The artist will freely install his/her works in the assigned space, and will need to bring his/her tools, tables, and/or partitions if needed. The artist is responsible for the shipment and delivery of his/her physical work to and from CICA Museum, as well as all related expenses. We will send out the detailed installation guidelines to the participating artists.
*Selling of Works:
The artist or his/her assistant will be present at the exhibition and sell his/her works directly to buyers. We charge no commission if the work is sold. The artist will be responsible for the tax report if s/he make a profit.
If the work is selected, the artist will be required to pay the registration fee: $90 (USD).
*How to submit your work: Please visit our website for more information – https://cicamuseum.com/call-for-artists-cica-art-festival/
Call for Submissions: CICA New Media Art Conference and Exhibitions 2023
Call for Papers
CICA Museum invites creative writers, scholars, and artists worldwide to participate in the CICA New Media Art Conference 2023 and the publication. We are open to proposals for paper presentations, workshops, experimental sessions, as well as artistic performance. Every artist/researcher of an accepted submission will be provided with an opportunity to discuss the merits of his or her contribution with peers. It is required that the Exhibitor will register and physically attend the conference. Selected essays will be featured in the book “New Media Art 2024,” expected to be published in December 2023. The book will be available in major bookstores in Korea, and in the United States and other countries.
*This year’s categories include:
-Art and the Environment
-Environmental Art
-New Media Culture
-Activist Art
-Art in a Global Pandemic
-Art and Politics
-Single Channel Video & Animation
-New Media Installations
-Interactive Art
-Game Art
-Web Art
-Art and Artificial Intelligence
-Virtual/Augmented Reality Art
-Art and Social Media
-Art and Mass Media
-Data Visualization
-3D Printing
-Performance (Addressing Media Related Issues)
Call for Exhibitions
CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the Solo Exhibition Series for the CICA New Media Art Conference 2023 and the publication. Selected artists will have solo exhibitions in the gallery space. Around 44 square meters will be assigned for each artist. Every artist/researcher of an accepted submission will be provided with an opportunity to discuss the merits of his or her contribution with peers. It is required that the Exhibitor will register and physically attend the conference. Selected essays will be featured in the book “New Media Art 2024,” expected to be published in December 2023. The book will be available in major bookstores in Korea, and in the United States and other countries.
*This year’s categories include:
-Art and the Environment
-Environmental Art
-New Media Culture
-Activist Art
-Art in a Global Pandemic
-Art and Politics
-Single Channel Video & Animation
-New Media Installations
-Interactive Art
-Game Art
-Web Art
-Art and Artificial Intelligence
-Virtual/Augmented Reality Art
-Art and Social Media
-Art and Mass Media
-Data Visualization
-3D Printing
-Performance (Addressing Media Related Issues)
* How to submit: Please visit our website for more information – https://cicamuseum.com/call-for-submissions-cicanmac2023/
2023 – Art That Tells Stories (Storytellers)
Las Laguna Gallery is seeking submissions from artists creating works of art that tells stories.
The works can be open ended; thus, allowing the viewer to draw their own conclusions or the works can be designed to tell a story. Artworks submitted can relay apparent Anecdotes, Narratives, Plotlines or Parables.
Note: All artists who submit to this show will be accepted and have at least one of their submitted works posted and promoted on our website and to our client list. A select number of artists will be chosen to send their work to the gallery for the in-person exhibition at our brick-and-mortar gallery in Laguna Beach, California.
Notification: September 10, 2023
Exhibition: October 5 to 28, 2023
Commission: 65% Artist, 35% Gallery
Apply: https://www.laslagunaartgallery.com/storytellers
Arts Program Specialist – Telework Option (Associate Governmental Program Analyst – AGPA)
This position is eligible for telework in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager II, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) for the California Arts Council’s State Mandated Programs independently performs the more complex and technical analytical work such as developing arts grant program guidelines, data research, summary reports, and internal process documents.
Click here to read the Duty Statement.
Click here to apply for the position at CalCareers.
Statement of Qualifications -A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required when applying for this vacancy. Resumes DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be no more than 2 pages in length using Arial font size 12.
- Please describe why you feel you are uniquely qualified for this position.
Individuals who are new to state service must have the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) list eligibility in order to gain employment as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations administered by DGS and examinations available online.
