CALLS FOR ARTISTS
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“FRAGMENTS” National Juried Exhibition 2020 - at Arc Gallery
DEADLINE: September 14th, 2020
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, Santa Fe, NM
Jen Tough has been the owner and director of Jen Tough Gallery, a contemporary art gallery founded in the San Francisco Bay Area and relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Jen Tough Gallery programs includes emerging and mid-career artists, focusing primarily on abstraction and/or experimental mediums, both accessible and intellectually provocative, with workshops hosted in the winter months. 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 21, 2020 – December 19, 2020
FOR PROSPECTUS AND TO APPLY
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DEADLINE: September 14th, 2020
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, Santa Fe, NM
Jen Tough has been the owner and director of Jen Tough Gallery, a contemporary art gallery founded in the San Francisco Bay Area and relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Jen Tough Gallery programs includes emerging and mid-career artists, focusing primarily on abstraction and/or experimental mediums, both accessible and intellectually provocative, with workshops hosted in the winter months. 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 21, 2020 – December 19, 2020
FOR PROSPECTUS AND TO APPLY
Click here
CALL FOR SUBMISSION:
“SNAP!” Bay Area Juried Exhibition & Off-The-Wall Sale on January 8, 2021
Submission Deadline: December 7, 2020
All works must be priced at $199.
THIS CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
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
Friday, January 8, 2021
“SNAP!” Bay Area Juried Exhibition & Off-The-Wall Sale on January 8, 2021
Submission Deadline: December 7, 2020
All works must be priced at $199.
THIS CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
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
Friday, January 8, 2021
“HOME” National Juried Exhibition 2021 - at Arc Gallery
DEADLINE: March 15th, 2021
THIS CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
DESCRIPTION
There is a great deal of subtle truth in the saying "A house is not a home." Home is an idea while a house is the manifestation of this idea. There is obviously a close relationship between the symbolism of house and home. Both symbolize the ultimate manifestations of private place in a world of public places. However, home is more of an idea, an idea of nostalgia linked closely with the early time of life. A home can also be viewed as a place where we can express a private and unguarded self in an increasingly public world. What does “Home” mean to you? Is it a structure that provides shelter and safety? Does it bring to mind a place filled with memories, a place where you were born or grew up? Do you see it as a temporary location, a place that you can move into and out of without much attachment or loss? What does a home for a pet or wild animal look like? 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, a reunion with a childhood friend? Define “home” as you wish, and show us what it means to you.
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
DEADLINE: March 15th, 2021
THIS CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
DESCRIPTION
There is a great deal of subtle truth in the saying "A house is not a home." Home is an idea while a house is the manifestation of this idea. There is obviously a close relationship between the symbolism of house and home. Both symbolize the ultimate manifestations of private place in a world of public places. However, home is more of an idea, an idea of nostalgia linked closely with the early time of life. A home can also be viewed as a place where we can express a private and unguarded self in an increasingly public world. What does “Home” mean to you? Is it a structure that provides shelter and safety? Does it bring to mind a place filled with memories, a place where you were born or grew up? Do you see it as a temporary location, a place that you can move into and out of without much attachment or loss? What does a home for a pet or wild animal look like? 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, a reunion with a childhood friend? Define “home” as you wish, and show us what it means to you.
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
“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
