CALLS FOR ARTISTS
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“Nocturne” National Juried Exhibition 2019 - at Arc Gallery
THIS CALL FOR ARTISTS IS NOW CLOSED. ALL SUBMITTED WORKS ARE WITH THE JUROR. RESULTS TO ALL APPLICANTS NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
DESCRIPTION
The word “Nocturne” conveys a dreamy, pensive composition or works of art dealing with the coming of darkness. We are seeking works that are evocative of the night, subjects as they appear in a veil of light, twilight or the absence of direct light. This theme lends itself to works that are tonal in nature, so works using soft, diffused light, muted tones and hazy outlined objects are welcome. We also invite artists to explore subjects associated with the night such as nocturnal animals and birds, people working the night shift, landscapes and cityscapes at night, and nocturnal fantasy creatures such witches, vampires and ghosts. And finally, artists whose favorite color is black are invited to submit works in that tone.
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:Jennifer Perlmutter, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, LaFayette, CA
Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery opened to engage more with the public, to empower other artists, and to elevate the conversation about art in this region. Great art speaks truths we can all understand, and shares beauty that enriches our lives. It’s transformative and healing. And I want to share that. The creative process in the studio is carried into the gallery in this unique venue. Ultimately, this gallery is a place of connection and opportunity. My mission is to share compelling fine art that touches and inspires you. http://jenniferperlmuttergallery.com
JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon, certificate, catalogand $250 will be presented to each of the three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.
DEADLINE
Sept 9, 2019
EXHIBITION DATES
November 9, 2019 – December 7, 2019
THIS CALL FOR ARTISTS IS NOW CLOSED. ALL SUBMITTED WORKS ARE WITH THE JUROR. RESULTS TO ALL APPLICANTS NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
DESCRIPTION
The word “Nocturne” conveys a dreamy, pensive composition or works of art dealing with the coming of darkness. We are seeking works that are evocative of the night, subjects as they appear in a veil of light, twilight or the absence of direct light. This theme lends itself to works that are tonal in nature, so works using soft, diffused light, muted tones and hazy outlined objects are welcome. We also invite artists to explore subjects associated with the night such as nocturnal animals and birds, people working the night shift, landscapes and cityscapes at night, and nocturnal fantasy creatures such witches, vampires and ghosts. And finally, artists whose favorite color is black are invited to submit works in that tone.
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:Jennifer Perlmutter, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, LaFayette, CA
Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery opened to engage more with the public, to empower other artists, and to elevate the conversation about art in this region. Great art speaks truths we can all understand, and shares beauty that enriches our lives. It’s transformative and healing. And I want to share that. The creative process in the studio is carried into the gallery in this unique venue. Ultimately, this gallery is a place of connection and opportunity. My mission is to share compelling fine art that touches and inspires you. http://jenniferperlmuttergallery.com
JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon, certificate, catalogand $250 will be presented to each of the three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.
DEADLINE
Sept 9, 2019
EXHIBITION DATES
November 9, 2019 – December 7, 2019
CALL FOR SUBMISSION:
“SNAP!” Bay Area Juried Exhibition & Off-The-Wall Sale
Submission Deadline: December 9, 2019
THIS CALL IS NOW OPEN
All works must be priced at $199.
DESCRIPTION:
Snap, Crackle, Pop! Let’s start the New Year right. Snap! is a quick turnaround show filled with bright, delicious artwork hung salon-style and ready to be snapped up by Bay Area art lovers. Submit works of art you are certain someone would like to own right now. Make a name for yourself as an important emerging artist, someone to collect, a discovery in the making. To make things simple all works will be priced at $199, with $120 of sales going to the artist. Arc’s January shows are a try-out for Bay Area artists. Works that sell get our attention. We’ve put several January artists in our curated exhibitions. So bring us your best. We challenge you to make something amazing.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, mixed media, collage, assemblage, ceramics, fiber art, artist book - Original artwork only. No giclee reproductions. (This exhibition cannot accept jewelry, video, film, performance art, installation and works requiring an external electrical source.)
JURORS
Arc Gallery & Studios partners: Priscilla Otani, Stephen C. Wagner & Michael Yochum
SNAP! PICKS
Ten works that receive the highest combined juror points will be featured on Arc’s website and Facebook page.
EXHIBITION DATE
January 17, 2020
“SNAP!” OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, January 17th, 7-9PM
FOR PROSPECTUS AND TO APPLY
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“Reflections” National Juried Exhibition 2020 - at Arc Gallery
DEADLINE: March 16th, 2020
THIS CALL FOR ARTISTS IS NOW OPEN
DESCRIPTION
“Reflections” can mean the throwing back of light, sound or images by a body or surface, an image you see when you look in a mirror, an image given back by a reflecting surface. It can also be interpreted as a careful thought about something or a thought occurring in consideration or meditation. Artists are free to interpret “reflections” with either or both of these meanings.
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: Shelley Barry, Slate Contemporary Gallery, Oakland, CA
Shelley Barry is a partner at Slate Contemporary full-service art gallery and art consulting firm, whose mission is to create opportunities for people to live, work, and engage with art that delights and stimulates the mind and senses, inspires creativity and innovation, and expresses individual taste and values. Shelley has over eighteen years of experience in the art world, thirteen of which she owned and operated the art consulting firm, Artful Solutions. In that time, Shelley has designed and implemented fine art programs and exhibitions for corporate, healthcare and senior living environments. She has forged strong relationships within the visual arts community throughout the Bay Area and has served on various Boards such as the San Ramon Arts Foundation, the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, the San Ramon Arts Advisory Committee, Student Art For Education’s Advisory Council, and she was appointed by the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors to serve as a Commissioner At-Large for the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5). Additionally, Shelley’s early career in marketing with multi-national consumer packaged goods companies enables her to assist organizations in creating visually dynamic brand-minded art programs that communicate a client’s vision and values to the communities they serve. http://slateart.net
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 16, 2020 – June 13, 2020
FOR PROSPECTUS AND TO APPLY
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DEADLINE: March 16th, 2020
THIS CALL FOR ARTISTS IS NOW OPEN
DESCRIPTION
“Reflections” can mean the throwing back of light, sound or images by a body or surface, an image you see when you look in a mirror, an image given back by a reflecting surface. It can also be interpreted as a careful thought about something or a thought occurring in consideration or meditation. Artists are free to interpret “reflections” with either or both of these meanings.
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: Shelley Barry, Slate Contemporary Gallery, Oakland, CA
Shelley Barry is a partner at Slate Contemporary full-service art gallery and art consulting firm, whose mission is to create opportunities for people to live, work, and engage with art that delights and stimulates the mind and senses, inspires creativity and innovation, and expresses individual taste and values. Shelley has over eighteen years of experience in the art world, thirteen of which she owned and operated the art consulting firm, Artful Solutions. In that time, Shelley has designed and implemented fine art programs and exhibitions for corporate, healthcare and senior living environments. She has forged strong relationships within the visual arts community throughout the Bay Area and has served on various Boards such as the San Ramon Arts Foundation, the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, the San Ramon Arts Advisory Committee, Student Art For Education’s Advisory Council, and she was appointed by the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors to serve as a Commissioner At-Large for the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5). Additionally, Shelley’s early career in marketing with multi-national consumer packaged goods companies enables her to assist organizations in creating visually dynamic brand-minded art programs that communicate a client’s vision and values to the communities they serve. http://slateart.net
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 16, 2020 – June 13, 2020
FOR PROSPECTUS AND TO APPLY
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“Fragments” National Juried Exhibition 2020 - at Arc Gallery
DEADLINE: September 14th, 2020
THIS CALL FOR ARTISTS IS NOT YET OPEN
DESCRIPTION
“Fragments” brings to mind broken pieces, something incomplete, a small part of something larger or remains when something has been lost or destroyed. We are seeking works ranging from abstract to representational, fantasy to realism, and portraiture to architecture and landscape. Help us shatter traditional boundaries by your imaginative interpretation of “fragments.”
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: Jen Tough, Jen Tough Gallery, Benicia, CA
Jen Tough is the owner and Director of Jen Tough Gallery in the historic Benicia Arsenal in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Jen Tough Gallery programs includes emerging and mid-career artists, focusing primarily on abstraction and/or experimental mediums, both accessible and intellectually provocative. Jen has a BFA (honors) in fine arts from The Ohio State University, attended The Art Academy of Cincinnati for fine art foundation, and Parsons School of Design/The New School program in West Africa. Originally from Ohio, but for over 20 years based primarily in Los Angeles, Jen worked as an award-winning graphic designer and art director. She was the Art Director for Warner Bros Records, Urban Outfitters (Philadelphia), Hollywood Records (Disney) and numerous national magazines where her design style earned her several awards and the title of "one to watch" for the 2000's. Her extensive freelance work included dozens of projects for comedian Drew Carey over a span of 20 years, as well as being a creative consultant for Nike, where she art directed retail focused campaigns for new product launches. https://jentough.gallery
JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon, certificate, catalogand $250 will be presented to each of the three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.
EXHIBITION DATES
November 14, 2020 – December 5, 2020
DEADLINE: September 14th, 2020
THIS CALL FOR ARTISTS IS NOT YET OPEN
DESCRIPTION
“Fragments” brings to mind broken pieces, something incomplete, a small part of something larger or remains when something has been lost or destroyed. We are seeking works ranging from abstract to representational, fantasy to realism, and portraiture to architecture and landscape. Help us shatter traditional boundaries by your imaginative interpretation of “fragments.”
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: Jen Tough, Jen Tough Gallery, Benicia, CA
Jen Tough is the owner and Director of Jen Tough Gallery in the historic Benicia Arsenal in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Jen Tough Gallery programs includes emerging and mid-career artists, focusing primarily on abstraction and/or experimental mediums, both accessible and intellectually provocative. Jen has a BFA (honors) in fine arts from The Ohio State University, attended The Art Academy of Cincinnati for fine art foundation, and Parsons School of Design/The New School program in West Africa. Originally from Ohio, but for over 20 years based primarily in Los Angeles, Jen worked as an award-winning graphic designer and art director. She was the Art Director for Warner Bros Records, Urban Outfitters (Philadelphia), Hollywood Records (Disney) and numerous national magazines where her design style earned her several awards and the title of "one to watch" for the 2000's. Her extensive freelance work included dozens of projects for comedian Drew Carey over a span of 20 years, as well as being a creative consultant for Nike, where she art directed retail focused campaigns for new product launches. https://jentough.gallery
JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon, certificate, catalogand $250 will be presented to each of the three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.
EXHIBITION DATES
November 14, 2020 – December 5, 2020
