CALLS FOR ARTISTS
Please read the entire prospectus of our calls for submission before applying.
“HOME” National Juried Exhibition 2021 - at Arc Gallery
DEADLINE: March 15th, 2021
THIS CALL IS NOW OPEN
DESCRIPTION
In 2020, the word, “home” took on great significance as a place of shelter from the corona virus pandemic. Members of families scattered all over the globe came home to seek safety and comfort. The home became a place of refuge and a trap, a place to protect loved ones and a place that incubated and spread the deadly virus within its walls. Those who shared tight living spaces with roommates found themselves having to adjust to confined spaces, annoying lifestyle differences and lack of privacy. Those living alone had to cope with isolation, loneliness and boredom. The concept of “home” as a manifestation of a private place in a world of public places has been turned upside down by COVID-19, which has squeezed public places into the home via technology like Zoom.
What does “home” mean to you? Is it a structure that provides shelter and safety? How has “shelter in place” affected you? Is “home” like a prison, a place you long to escape from or a welcoming respite from a busy social life? Is it a place of chaos, where you juggle home schooling, housework and work-at home schedules? Have you been unable to get home due to travel restrictions, illness, or work? What does it mean to be "homeless" during these times? Has being at home gifted you the time to get to know your family members better, to enjoy the simple domesticity of cooking, cleaning, gardening? On a broader perspective, does it bring to mind a place filled with memories, a place where you were born or grew up? What memories or senses remind you of home - old family photos, heirlooms or keepsakes, recipes that remind you of your mother or grandmother, the temperature or climate of a place, the sounds of birdsong, traffic or voices? Define “home” as you wish, with or without COVID-19's influence. We look forward to receiving a wide range of perspectives on this theme.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, glass art, artist book
VENUE
Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
JUROR: Susan Aulik, The Fourth Wall Gallery, Oakland, CA
Susan Aulik, has been involved in art her entire life - as a painter, a collector, entrepreneur and volunteer. As founder and director of The Fourth Wall, opening the gallery is a dream come true and a culmination of her talents, background and experience. Susan Aulik received a Master's degree in advertising and marketing from Northwestern University and Master's degree in art from California State University, Sacramento. She was the founder and owner of San Francisco-based advertising agency, Aulik & Associates, Inc. Her artwork is shown in galleries throughout California. http://www.fourthwallart.com
JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon, certificate, catalog and $250 will be presented to each of the three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.
EXHIBITION DATES
May 15, 2021 – June 12, 2021
FOR PROSPECTUS AND TO APPLY
Click here
DEADLINE: March 15th, 2021
THIS CALL IS NOW OPEN
DESCRIPTION
In 2020, the word, “home” took on great significance as a place of shelter from the corona virus pandemic. Members of families scattered all over the globe came home to seek safety and comfort. The home became a place of refuge and a trap, a place to protect loved ones and a place that incubated and spread the deadly virus within its walls. Those who shared tight living spaces with roommates found themselves having to adjust to confined spaces, annoying lifestyle differences and lack of privacy. Those living alone had to cope with isolation, loneliness and boredom. The concept of “home” as a manifestation of a private place in a world of public places has been turned upside down by COVID-19, which has squeezed public places into the home via technology like Zoom.
What does “home” mean to you? Is it a structure that provides shelter and safety? How has “shelter in place” affected you? Is “home” like a prison, a place you long to escape from or a welcoming respite from a busy social life? Is it a place of chaos, where you juggle home schooling, housework and work-at home schedules? Have you been unable to get home due to travel restrictions, illness, or work? What does it mean to be "homeless" during these times? Has being at home gifted you the time to get to know your family members better, to enjoy the simple domesticity of cooking, cleaning, gardening? On a broader perspective, does it bring to mind a place filled with memories, a place where you were born or grew up? What memories or senses remind you of home - old family photos, heirlooms or keepsakes, recipes that remind you of your mother or grandmother, the temperature or climate of a place, the sounds of birdsong, traffic or voices? Define “home” as you wish, with or without COVID-19's influence. We look forward to receiving a wide range of perspectives on this theme.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, glass art, artist book
VENUE
Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
JUROR: Susan Aulik, The Fourth Wall Gallery, Oakland, CA
Susan Aulik, has been involved in art her entire life - as a painter, a collector, entrepreneur and volunteer. As founder and director of The Fourth Wall, opening the gallery is a dream come true and a culmination of her talents, background and experience. Susan Aulik received a Master's degree in advertising and marketing from Northwestern University and Master's degree in art from California State University, Sacramento. She was the founder and owner of San Francisco-based advertising agency, Aulik & Associates, Inc. Her artwork is shown in galleries throughout California. http://www.fourthwallart.com
JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon, certificate, catalog and $250 will be presented to each of the three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.
EXHIBITION DATES
May 15, 2021 – June 12, 2021
FOR PROSPECTUS AND TO APPLY
Click here
SUBMITTING TO A BLIND-JURING EXHIBITON AND JUROR CONTACT
The juror is selected by Arc Gallery to make their choices based on a blind jurying system, making decisions by viewing the submitted works and reading the artist’s statement specific to them. The juror does not have visibility to the names, biography, or exhibition history of the artists. Artists submitting their works to this juried exhibition may not contact the juror, either prior to the application, during and after the work is submitted, and following the juror selections. Any attempt to influence, intimidate, or provide information outside of the Entrythingy module will result in disqualification and removal from future Arc Gallery exhibition opportunities.
The juror is selected by Arc Gallery to make their choices based on a blind jurying system, making decisions by viewing the submitted works and reading the artist’s statement specific to them. The juror does not have visibility to the names, biography, or exhibition history of the artists. Artists submitting their works to this juried exhibition may not contact the juror, either prior to the application, during and after the work is submitted, and following the juror selections. Any attempt to influence, intimidate, or provide information outside of the Entrythingy module will result in disqualification and removal from future Arc Gallery exhibition opportunities.
Please read the entire prospectus of our calls for submission before applying.
Contact us with questions about juried exhibitions: arcexhibit@gmail.com
Contact us with questions about juried exhibitions: arcexhibit@gmail.com
“VICES” National Juried Exhibition 2021 - at Arc Gallery
DEADLINE: September 13th, 2021
THIS CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
DESCRIPTION
“Vices are simply the errors which a man makes in his search after his own happiness.” – Lysander Spooner
We are all just bundles of vices, collections of actions that aren't necessarily good for us, that have the potential to hurt our bodies or minds, our relationships, our financial or work prospects; things that feel good in the moment, but are maybe not so good for our futures. We are seeking works that depict vices in all their wicked glory. It can be your own secret vice or something you’ve observed. Examples include drinking alcohol, smoking, gambling, prostitution, promiscuity, shoplifting, taking drugs for pleasure, over-indulgence in rich foods, driving over the speed limit, receiving kickbacks or bribes, failing to recycle, blackmailing, or cheating. We await your interpretations from humorous to moralistic to sleazy.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, glass art, artist book
VENUE
Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
JUROR: Philip Bewley, DZINE Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Philip Bewley is a Curator and Fine Art Advisor with over twenty-five years of experience in the curation of fine art and in the production of exhibitions. Philip is currently DZINE Gallery’s Director and Curator, producing exhibitions featuring Bay Area artists. He also moderates the "Artists in Conversation" events at DZINE Gallery. Philip was previously the Gallery Director for Therien & Co, Inc.; Curator for the Oliver Hawke Gallery; and the Curator for the loan exhibit at the San Francisco Fall Show. He has been a guest editor for “The Style Saloniste.” As a Fine Art Advisor, he has placed significant works of art from international galleries with private collectors. Philip has volunteered for arts organizations including participating as a juror and as a panelist for ArtSpan; as a guest lecturer on the history of the decorative and fine arts; and artist portfolio reviews at the Harvey Milk Photo Center. https://www.dzinegallery.com
JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon, certificate, catalog and $250 will be presented to each of the three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.
EXHIBITION DATES
November 20, 2021 – December 18, 2021
DEADLINE: September 13th, 2021
THIS CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
DESCRIPTION
“Vices are simply the errors which a man makes in his search after his own happiness.” – Lysander Spooner
We are all just bundles of vices, collections of actions that aren't necessarily good for us, that have the potential to hurt our bodies or minds, our relationships, our financial or work prospects; things that feel good in the moment, but are maybe not so good for our futures. We are seeking works that depict vices in all their wicked glory. It can be your own secret vice or something you’ve observed. Examples include drinking alcohol, smoking, gambling, prostitution, promiscuity, shoplifting, taking drugs for pleasure, over-indulgence in rich foods, driving over the speed limit, receiving kickbacks or bribes, failing to recycle, blackmailing, or cheating. We await your interpretations from humorous to moralistic to sleazy.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, glass art, artist book
VENUE
Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
JUROR: Philip Bewley, DZINE Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Philip Bewley is a Curator and Fine Art Advisor with over twenty-five years of experience in the curation of fine art and in the production of exhibitions. Philip is currently DZINE Gallery’s Director and Curator, producing exhibitions featuring Bay Area artists. He also moderates the "Artists in Conversation" events at DZINE Gallery. Philip was previously the Gallery Director for Therien & Co, Inc.; Curator for the Oliver Hawke Gallery; and the Curator for the loan exhibit at the San Francisco Fall Show. He has been a guest editor for “The Style Saloniste.” As a Fine Art Advisor, he has placed significant works of art from international galleries with private collectors. Philip has volunteered for arts organizations including participating as a juror and as a panelist for ArtSpan; as a guest lecturer on the history of the decorative and fine arts; and artist portfolio reviews at the Harvey Milk Photo Center. https://www.dzinegallery.com
JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon, certificate, catalog and $250 will be presented to each of the three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.
EXHIBITION DATES
November 20, 2021 – December 18, 2021
SUBMITTING TO A BLIND-JURING EXHIBITON AND JUROR CONTACT
The juror is selected by Arc Gallery to make their choices based on a blind jurying system, making decisions by viewing the submitted works and reading the artist’s statement specific to them. The juror does not have visibility to the names, biography, or exhibition history of the artists. Artists submitting their works to this juried exhibition may not contact the juror, either prior to the application, during and after the work is submitted, and following the juror selections. Any attempt to influence, intimidate, or provide information outside of the Entrythingy module will result in disqualification and removal from future Arc Gallery exhibition opportunities.
The juror is selected by Arc Gallery to make their choices based on a blind jurying system, making decisions by viewing the submitted works and reading the artist’s statement specific to them. The juror does not have visibility to the names, biography, or exhibition history of the artists. Artists submitting their works to this juried exhibition may not contact the juror, either prior to the application, during and after the work is submitted, and following the juror selections. Any attempt to influence, intimidate, or provide information outside of the Entrythingy module will result in disqualification and removal from future Arc Gallery exhibition opportunities.
“FACE TO FACE” National Juried Exhibition 2022 - at Arc Gallery
DEADLINE: March 14th, 2022
THIS CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
DESCRIPTION
After a couple years of coping with the pandemic and the isolation that many have experienced, we have come to value face to face interactions with others. And many of us have encountered coming face to face with our own selves.
Being “face to face” can simply mean looking at someone in close proximity. But upon further investigation, “face to face” can be interpreted in many ways. The physical act of seeing someone face to face can mean seeing them in the flesh or via a screen. It can be looking at an individual or seeing a multitude of people in many different locations via video-conferencing. The intent of this action may be to derive agreement, to be in direct opposition with someone, or to express intimacy or desire. The desire for face to face encounters may come from separation of family and isolation. One can be face to face with another human being, with oneself, an animal or an object such as a portrait. Sometimes the action is one-way, such as the male gaze that objectifies the female. Arc Gallery encourages you to submit works within these wide interpretations of this theme.
“Art is coming face to face with yourself.” - Jackson Pollock
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, glass art, artist book
VENUE
Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
JUROR: TaVee Lee, Transmission Gallery, Oakland
TaVee Lee has been the director, coordinator or on the curatorial team handling many exhibitions at a number of venues and galleries over the last 15 years. An artist herself, she has a lot of passion for supporting the vision of other artists in her current roles as the Transmission Gallery manager and as the Exhibitions Director at GearBox Gallery, both in Oakland, CA. As an artist, she earned a BFA in painting and printmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute and now explores more esoteric and unconventional work in her own art practice. - http://thetransmissiongallery.com/index.html
EXHIBITION DATES
May 14 - June 11, 2022
DEADLINE: March 14th, 2022
THIS CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
DESCRIPTION
After a couple years of coping with the pandemic and the isolation that many have experienced, we have come to value face to face interactions with others. And many of us have encountered coming face to face with our own selves.
Being “face to face” can simply mean looking at someone in close proximity. But upon further investigation, “face to face” can be interpreted in many ways. The physical act of seeing someone face to face can mean seeing them in the flesh or via a screen. It can be looking at an individual or seeing a multitude of people in many different locations via video-conferencing. The intent of this action may be to derive agreement, to be in direct opposition with someone, or to express intimacy or desire. The desire for face to face encounters may come from separation of family and isolation. One can be face to face with another human being, with oneself, an animal or an object such as a portrait. Sometimes the action is one-way, such as the male gaze that objectifies the female. Arc Gallery encourages you to submit works within these wide interpretations of this theme.
“Art is coming face to face with yourself.” - Jackson Pollock
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, glass art, artist book
VENUE
Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
JUROR: TaVee Lee, Transmission Gallery, Oakland
TaVee Lee has been the director, coordinator or on the curatorial team handling many exhibitions at a number of venues and galleries over the last 15 years. An artist herself, she has a lot of passion for supporting the vision of other artists in her current roles as the Transmission Gallery manager and as the Exhibitions Director at GearBox Gallery, both in Oakland, CA. As an artist, she earned a BFA in painting and printmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute and now explores more esoteric and unconventional work in her own art practice. - http://thetransmissiongallery.com/index.html
EXHIBITION DATES
May 14 - June 11, 2022
SUBMITTING TO A BLIND-JURING EXHIBITON AND JUROR CONTACT
The juror is selected by Arc Gallery to make their choices based on a blind jurying system, making decisions by viewing the submitted works and reading the artist’s statement specific to them. The juror does not have visibility to the names, biography, or exhibition history of the artists. Artists submitting their works to this juried exhibition may not contact the juror, either prior to the application, during and after the work is submitted, and following the juror selections. Any attempt to influence, intimidate, or provide information outside of the Entrythingy module will result in disqualification and removal from future Arc Gallery exhibition opportunities.
The juror is selected by Arc Gallery to make their choices based on a blind jurying system, making decisions by viewing the submitted works and reading the artist’s statement specific to them. The juror does not have visibility to the names, biography, or exhibition history of the artists. Artists submitting their works to this juried exhibition may not contact the juror, either prior to the application, during and after the work is submitted, and following the juror selections. Any attempt to influence, intimidate, or provide information outside of the Entrythingy module will result in disqualification and removal from future Arc Gallery exhibition opportunities.
“VOYAGE” National Juried Exhibition 2022 - at Arc Gallery
DEADLINE: September 12th, 2022
THIS CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
DESCRIPTION
“We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Arc Gallery is seeking works related to the subject matter of “voyage.” This can be a documentation or a memory of a trip taken, the anticipation of a voyage, a trip to an imagined destination, a wandering without a specific destination in mind, the act of travel, modes of travel, or various phases of a voyage. This may also encompass the various passages of one’s life, a path of discovery, or an exploration of one’s mind. We encourage your imaginative interpretation of this topic.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, glass art, artist book
VENUE
Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
JUROR: Emilee Enders with the Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
Emilee is the Curator of Exhibitions and Programs at the Bedford Gallery which exhibits the work of historic, modern, and contemporary artists. The gallery is dedicated to providing the public with opportunities to learn about visual arts through public programs that are varied, accessible, challenging, and educational. With 3,500 square feet of exhibition space, Bedford Gallery is the largest community-based visual arts facility between the Bay Area and Sacramento. This contemporary art space is housed in the City of Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts.
https://www.bedfordgallery.org
EXHIBITION DATES
November 19, 2022 - December 17, 2022
DEADLINE: September 12th, 2022
THIS CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
DESCRIPTION
“We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Arc Gallery is seeking works related to the subject matter of “voyage.” This can be a documentation or a memory of a trip taken, the anticipation of a voyage, a trip to an imagined destination, a wandering without a specific destination in mind, the act of travel, modes of travel, or various phases of a voyage. This may also encompass the various passages of one’s life, a path of discovery, or an exploration of one’s mind. We encourage your imaginative interpretation of this topic.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, glass art, artist book
VENUE
Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
JUROR: Emilee Enders with the Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
Emilee is the Curator of Exhibitions and Programs at the Bedford Gallery which exhibits the work of historic, modern, and contemporary artists. The gallery is dedicated to providing the public with opportunities to learn about visual arts through public programs that are varied, accessible, challenging, and educational. With 3,500 square feet of exhibition space, Bedford Gallery is the largest community-based visual arts facility between the Bay Area and Sacramento. This contemporary art space is housed in the City of Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts.
https://www.bedfordgallery.org
EXHIBITION DATES
November 19, 2022 - December 17, 2022
SUBMITTING TO A BLIND-JURING EXHIBITON AND JUROR CONTACT
The juror is selected by Arc Gallery to make their choices based on a blind jurying system, making decisions by viewing the submitted works and reading the artist’s statement specific to them. The juror does not have visibility to the names, biography, or exhibition history of the artists. Artists submitting their works to this juried exhibition may not contact the juror, either prior to the application, during and after the work is submitted, and following the juror selections. Any attempt to influence, intimidate, or provide information outside of the Entrythingy module will result in disqualification and removal from future Arc Gallery exhibition opportunities.
The juror is selected by Arc Gallery to make their choices based on a blind jurying system, making decisions by viewing the submitted works and reading the artist’s statement specific to them. The juror does not have visibility to the names, biography, or exhibition history of the artists. Artists submitting their works to this juried exhibition may not contact the juror, either prior to the application, during and after the work is submitted, and following the juror selections. Any attempt to influence, intimidate, or provide information outside of the Entrythingy module will result in disqualification and removal from future Arc Gallery exhibition opportunities.
