Sunspot Lit seeks one short story, CNF, artwork, poem, graphic novel, script, or excerpt that outshines the rest. No restrictions on theme. Literary and genre works accepted. Winner receives $500 plus publication. Feedback available for additional fee. See guidelines for details. Closes May 31, 2023. Entry fee is $10. Enter through Sunspot’s Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/259026/rigel-2023-500-for-fiction-nonfiction-poetry-art-or-graphic-novel page or through Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/listing/32395/sunspot-lit-rigel-contest.
Freelance
Landscape | Juried Art Exhibition and Competition
UPWARD Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our juried art exhibition and competition, Landscape.
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. Selected works will be featured in curated galleries on our site. All entrants will receive digital certificates based on the results of the competition.
Entry fee: $12 for entry, $10 (2-4 entries), $9 (5 or more entries). $6 for entry – for artists under 22 years.
Deadline: April 20, 2023.
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/55/landscape for a full information.
2023 Voices of Lincoln Poetry Contest
2023 Voices of Lincoln Poetry Contest
The 19th Annual Voices of Lincoln Poetry Contest officially begins in April, as part of the celebration of National Poetry Month. The theme of this year’s contest is “The Five Ws Of Life: Who? What? Where? When? Why? . . . Discover The Answers Through Poetry.” The five (5) new contest categories include the following: “Who” Is The Most Important Person In Your Life? “What” Is Your Most Cherished Memory? “Where” Do You Want To Be Tomorrow? “When” Did You Do Something That Made A Difference In Someone’s Life? “Why” Should You Never Stop Dreaming? Poets may submit a maximum of three poems, no more than one in each of three of the five contest categories.
Poems may be in rhyme, free verse, haiku or other accepted poetry forms and of any length, up to a maximum of 60 lines.
Everyone is encouraged to enter the contest. Poets do not have to live in Lincoln, CA to be eligible. There is no entry fee. Young Poets, 18-years of age or under, are encouraged to submit poems and will compete in a special “Young Poets” category. Winners will receive a commemorative chapbook of the winning poems.
The “Rules and Entry Form” can be downloaded from the following blog:
https://slolowe44.blogspot.com/2023/03/2023-voices-of-lincoln-poetry-contest.html. All poems must be received no later than Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the address on the Entry Form.
The Voices of Lincoln Poetry Contest is presented by the Poets Club of Lincoln.
Visions In Clay 2023
Visions In Clay is one of the largest ceramic exhibitions in Northern California. Entry is open to artists residing in the U.S. Ceramic works of any thematic and stylistic presentation are accepted for entry. Clay must be the primary medium.
Exhibition Juror: Joan Takayama-Ogawa, Professor of Ceramics and Product Design, Otis College of Art & Design, Los Angeles, California
Gallery Awards $800 | $600 | $400
San Joaquin Potters Guild Founders Award ~ $300
Regional Artist Award $800 (selected by Shenny Cruces, Ceramics Professor, to present a ceramics demonstration to students)
Gallery & Online Exhibition: August 28 – September 21, 2023
Gallery Reception: August 31, 5:00-7:00p.m.
Selection Announcement: July 18, 2023
Entry Fee: $30 for 3 entries / $45 up to 6 entries
For the complete Prospectus Guidelines and to enter go to the Gallery’s website – Call for entries
Call for Entry- 15th Annual 50|50 Show
Call for Entries – 15th Annual 50|50 Show
Create 50 works of art in 50 days! A challenge to expand your artistic practice.
JUROR: Serving as juror is Marianna Stark of M Stark Gallery in Half Moon Bay.
Sanchez Art Center (SAC) seeks California artists (18 and older) for its 15th annual 50|50 Show, which takes place September 8 – October 1, 2023. To apply, determine your theme and shape it in 10 words or less. Submit your theme plus up to 15 artwork images in your selected medium(s), via CaFÉ™ (https://www.callforentry.org/). Accepted artists will create 50 small works (6” x 6”) over the course of 50 days. Creation of works by participating artists will begin Monday, June 26 and end Monday, Aug 14, 2023.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Entries must be submitted online by 10:59 pm Pacific Daylight Time. The entry fee is $25. For complete information and to enter: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11716
RFQ – Redwood City “Women of the Future Mural” $15k
Project Name
Redwood City “Women of the Future” Mural
Summary
A “Women of the Future” mural in Redwood City which addresses the topic of women’s empowerment.
Purpose
To select three artists who will proceed to the RFP process (Request for Proposals)
Issued:
04/01/2023
Contact
jnewblanc@redwoodcity.org
Entry Deadline
04/16/23
Participants will be notified by 4/24/23 as to whether they have been selected or not.
Project Overview
We are seeking a talented California artist to paint a full coverage mural which addresses the forward thinking theme of “women’s empowerment”. The selected artwork should convey strength & energy and should inspire viewers.
From this RFQ, three artists will be selected and be paid a stipend to develop 1-3 concepts/renderings. One of those artists/renderings will then be selected as the finalist to paint the mural.
The selected artist will be given as much creative freedom as possible but also needs to be open to working with us on site specific design challenges.
Budget
Three selected artists will receive a $500 stipend for their proposals
The finalist will receive a $15000 artist fee to cover design, materials, & installation
Location
The location of the mural is on the back wall of Zareen’s restaurant, at 2039 Broadway, Redwood City. The site is a large, bare, highly visible wall that faces the parking lot located near Redwood City’s City Hall. The painted masonry brick wall is approximately 50’x25’ (1250 sq ft) with a single central doorway that serves as a back entrance to the restaurant, and two small windows. The wall is steps away from the Sequoia Alley youth mural project, the mural on Rock’n’Wraps, and is 100 yards from several other downtown public art pieces. Technically, there is no parking in front of this wall, but delivery drivers often stop there for pickups.
Eligibility
- Must have five years of professional experience as a working artist
- Must be legally able to work in the United States
- California resident. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the artist
- 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
Evaluation Criteria
The selection committee will use the following criteria to evaluate eligible artists:
- Artistic excellence of past work
- Quality, creativity, uniqueness
- Ability to communicate through art
- Artistic style, in relation to the theme
- Personal connection to the theme
- Proven ability to execute in the public space
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Willingness to collaborate with city and stakeholders
Submissions
All submissions must be electronic. Send the following documents in a single PDF file to jnewblanc@redwoodcity.org
- A letter of interest outlining your approach to public art, your interest in this specific project, possible aesthetic directions, or narratives, what you bring to the project as an artist, experience with other projects of similar scope, sources of inspiration presented by the project, any other comments that might help differentiate you as a candidate. Include your name, address, phone number, email, and any websites or social media accounts directly related to your artwork. Not to exceed one page.
- A professional resume/CV. Not to exceed three pages.
- A link to an online portfolio and/or specific images of past works. If submitting images, eight images maximum, with a brief description for each project including the title, size, and artists intent.
- Professional references: Contact information for at least three professional references from past projects with contact information
Timeline
- 04/16/23 – RFQ submission deadline
- 04/24/23 – Finalists notified via email
- 05/28/23 – RFP submission deadline (proposals due from selected artists)
- 07/08/23 – Earliest possible start date, though it may be later, installation timeline is flexible
