Call for Student Art: Fresh Looks 2020

FRESH LOOKS 2020: A Free Juried Student Art Exhibition specifically for graduating art students in Michigan and Ohio

Ford Gallery at Eastern Michigan University
Deadline: November 14th 2019

In an effort to continually enhance and expand dialog among emerging artists and regional institutions, Eastern Michigan University announces FRESH LOOKS 2020.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

This exhibition is designed to celebrate the creative accomplishments of emerging undergraduate art majors in the region, and showcase the diverse approaches to art making found within neighboring institutions in Michigan and Ohio. All media and approaches are welcome! Those selected to participate will represent student excellence and highlight the unique voice of a new class of young artist as they prepare to transition into their professional careers or an advanced degree program.

This exhibition is open to undergraduate art majors who expect to complete their studies during the 2019/2020 academic year. There is no application fee attached to this exhibition. However, selected artists are expected to cover any costs associated with the delivery and return of their work. Questions may be directed to Gregory Tom, Gallery Director at gtom@emich.edu.

See the schedule below for details:

Applications Due: November 14th, 2019

Applicants Notified of status: November 26th, 2019

Deadline for delivery of accepted work: December 20th , 2019

Exhibition Dates: January 13th – January 30th, 2020

Opening Reception: January 14th 4:30-6:30, Ford Gallery

Return Shipping (pick-up) of Artwork: Early February

Peer Show Juried Exhibition at Cleveland Print Room

CALL FOR ART

2018 Cleveland Print Room Juried Exhibition: THE PEER SHOW.

DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 29 at 6pm.

The Cleveland Print Room is seeking photographic submissions for our juried exhibition, June 8 – July 28, to be judged this year by Jennifer Coleman, The George Gund Foundations’s Senior Program Officer for the Arts, and Lillian Kuri, Cleveland Foundation’s Vice President of Strategic Grantmaking, Arts & Urban Design Initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity for photographic artists to exhibit their work and receive substantial exposure in Cleveland’s only dedicated photographic art gallery, community darkroom, educational center, and studio workspace. Over 30 selected works will be exhibited in our gallery, with a top prize of $300 to be awarded. All selections and cash awards will be made at the discretion of the jurors and will be final.

Awards:
Best of Show: $300
Best B&W: $150
Best Color: $150
Best Alt Process: $150
Director’s Award: $100

ELIGIBILITY:

Artists must be at least 16 years of age and reside in the US or Canada.

An entry fee of $30 for CPR members or $35 for non-members is payable upon submission of works. Artists may submit up to two (2) pieces of original art in any photographic medium, analog or digital. Entry fees are non-refundable.

We prefer to judge entries in person as they would be presented in our gallery, so all work from entrants residing within 50 miles must hand-deliver their submissions to the Cleveland Print Room. All others should send high quality digital images (.jpg or .png) with filenames including the artist name and title of the work along with their completed entry form to info@clevelandprintroom.com. Entry fees may also be paid via PayPal to info@clevelandprintroom.com — PLEASE SPECIFY “PEER SHOW” in the Note field.

Work drop-off dates are Thursday, MAY 24, 12 to 6pm; Friday, MAY 25, 12 to 6pm; Saturday, MAY 26, 12-5pm; Tuesday, MAY 29, 12 to 6pm; and Wednesday, MAY 30, 3 to 6pm.

Artists whose work has been judged into the show will be contacted by midnight of Friday June 1.

Work not accepted MUST be picked up on Saturday June 2, 10am to 2pm; Sunday, June 3, 12 to 3pm; or Tuesday, June 5, noon to 6pm.

***All work must be READY TO HANG from typical gallery picture hooks without needing special equipment, and framed pieces should be strung with picture wire. Presentation is important! Please do not use cheap plastic frames with keyhole or sawtooth hangers on the back. CPR reserves the right to refuse artwork that is NOT ready to hang.***

Artists must complete a two-part entry form, one part to be attached to the work, and one part given to CPR at drop-off time. The entry form can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5MIiTNiSr6VVWtVRE5mdEwzUlU/view?usp=sharing

Work exceeding 36 inches in any dimension may be excluded due to space restrictions. Work may not exceed seventy pounds in weight.

All work must be original, executed within the last 5 years, and not have been exhibited previously at the Cleveland Print Room.

All subject matter must be appropriate for all-ages public viewing.

Entries must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition.

Entrants grant permission for Cleveland Print Room to use their images and information in promotional materials.

Cleveland Print Room will retain a 40% commission from works sold. In the event of a sale, the artist will be notified at the closing of the exhibition and mailed a check for 60% of the sale within 30 days.

For further information, please contact Emilie at emilie@clevelandprintroom.com.

Call for Work at Cleveland Print Room

CALL FOR ART
2016 Cleveland Print Room Juried Exhibition: THE PEER SHOW.
DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2016 at 6PM

The Cleveland Print Room is seeking photographic submissions for our second juried exhibition, June 10 – July 21, to be judged by Laura Ruth Bidwell, Co-Founder of Transformer Station and Arnold Tunstall, Collections Manager at Akron Museum of Art.

The Cleveland Print Room invites members and non-members to submit artwork for our 2016 juried exhibition, The Peer Show. This is a unique opportunity for photographic artists to exhibit their work and receive substantial exposure in Cleveland’s only dedicated photographic art gallery, community darkroom, educational center, and studio workspace. Over 30 selected works will be exhibited in our gallery, with a top prize of $300 to be awarded. All selections and cash awards will be made at the discretion of the jurors and will be final.

AWARDS: Best of Show: $300 Best B&W: $150 Best Color: $150 Best Alt Process: $150
Executive Director’s Award: $100

ELIGIBILITY:

Artists must be at least 18 years of age and reside in the US or Canada.

An entry fee of $30 for CPR members or $35 for non-members is payable upon submission of works. Artists may submit up to two (2) pieces of original art in any photographic medium, analog or digital. Entry fees are non-refundable.

All work must be READY TO HANG from typical gallery picture hooks without needing special equipment. We prefer framed pieces to be strung with picture wire.

Artists must complete a two-part entry form, one part to be attached to the work, and one part given to CPR at drop-off time. The entry form can be found here: http://clevelandprintroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/EXHIBITION-ENTRY-FORM.pdf

Work exceeding 36 inches in any dimension may be excluded due to space restrictions. Work may not exceed seventy pounds in weight.

All work must be original, executed within the last 5 years, and not been shown previously at the Cleveland Print Room.

All work must be hand-delivered to the Cleveland Print Room (unless submission is sent with a pre-paid return slip) during normal business hours: Noon to 6pm, Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday; 3pm to 6pm, Wednesday.

All subject matter must be appropriate for public viewing.

Entries must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition.

Artists must grant permission for Cleveland Print Room to use their images and information in promotional materials.

Cleveland Print Room will retain a 40% commission from works sold. In the event of a sale, the artist will be notified at the closing of the exhibition and mailed a check for 60% of the sale within 30 days.

For further information, please contact Shari at info@clevelandprintroom.com.

Juried Exhibition for Current Student in Columbus

 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015

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ROY G BIV Gallery is now accepting submissions for New School, a juried exhibition for undergraduate students. This exhibition aims to showcase the best, cutting-edge student work and to connect student artists from different schools. Jurors Mark Zuzik, Ken Aschliman and Erin McKenna will select the exhibiting artists. Entries are open to any artist currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. The selected artists’ work will be exhibited from April 17–May 15, 2015, at M I N T Art Gallery.

ABOUT THE JURORS

 

• Mark Zuzik is the Programs Coordinator for the Pizzuti Collection. He graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2009 with a BA in Art History. He has a pointed interest in contemporary art, design and craft, as well as community building through collaborative arts programming.
• Ken Aschliman is the director of ROY G BIV Gallery for Emerging Artists. He received his BFA in Fine Arts and Minor in Art History from Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) in 2011. Previously, Aschliman taught at the Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio Craft Museum and CCAD.
•  Erin McKenna is a visual artist who lives and works in Columbus, OH.  She graduated from Columbus College of Art & Design in 2012.  In summer of 2012, she and others founded No Place, a studio warehouse space for making, collaborating and events. Erin is the Head Preparator at Canzani Gallery and a temporary preparator at the Wexner Center for the Arts.

 

To be considered, artists must:

 

• 1 – Complete the submission form below.

• 2 – Submit a $5 entry fee per piece through PayPal.
  (Entry fee is waived for current ROY members. Students qualify for a reduced membership at $25 (the price of entering 5 pieces). A student membership waives all entry fees for the year and comes with comes other benefits. Learn more here.)

• 3 – Email 1–5 images/video links, a list of works and artist’s statement to info@roygbivgallery.org.

Click here to learn more and to apply.

 

2011 Ohio All-media Art Exhibition

Regional Deadline: May 13, 2011 (extended)

Fees: $20 / 3 images, 25% commission

Download the prospectus: Ohio All Media Prospectus 2011

Open to all artists who reside in Ohio and are over the age of 18. Works in any media, traditional or experimental, qualify. All works must be original, not previously exhibited at The Coburn Gallery and must have been completed within the last two years.

Juror
John W. Carlson is a prolific artist living and working in Bay Village, Ohio. He attended Cleveland’s Cooper School of Art. Recently, Carlson was juried into the prestigious Midyear Show at the Butler Institute of American Art ( juror: George Adams) and invited to participate in the Florence Biennale by the Internal Committee of the International Biennial of Contemporary Art for 2009 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence Italy. He was also nominated for the Annual Cleveland Arts Prize in 2009.

Awards
– Best of Show $500
– Three Merit Awards $100 each
– Three Juror Mention Awards

Entry Procedure
A maximum of three entries are allowed per artist. Submit a non-refundable entry fee of $20.00 payable to Ashland University.

Entry Format
Entries must be submitted in CD format, and should conform to the guidelines noted below. Slides and photographic print will not be accepted.

All entries must meet the following specifications:
– Entries will be judged from high-resolution images
– Electronic files must be in jpeg format
– Submit files on CD
– Label the CD with the artist name and address
– Label each image with last name, entry number and title
– Juror notification will be sent via e-mail, May 16
– CD will not be returned

Inquiries
For further information or assistance, please contact our office at:

The Coburn Gallery
331 College Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 44805

419.289.5652
coburngallery@ashland.edu

Entry Deadline
All entries must be received by June 17, 2011. Entries should be sent to:

Cynthia C. Petry
Coburn Gallery
Ashland University
331 College Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 44805

Delivery and Return of Work
After jury notification, accepted works should be either hand-delivered or sent pre-paid postal carrier to arrive at the Coburn Gallery the week of June 17, 2011. Shipped works must be packaged in reusable cartons and return shipping should be pre-paid. Plexiglas should be used on all shipped 2-D artwork.

All artwork should be wired and ready to hang upon delivery. The gallery director reserves the right to reject any work not framed, wired or presented in a professional or sound manner.

Upon closing of the exhibition, hand-delivered works can be obtained on Saturday, August 6, from 10 a.m.- noon or Monday, August 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shipped artwork will be returned using prepaid labels in the original container.

Liability and Insurance
Ashland University will insure all works from their delivery to their departure from the University. The Coburn Gallery and Ashland University are not responsible for any damage or loss occurring in transit.

Sales
Sales will be encouraged. A 25% commission will be charged on all works sold. Your entry grants the Coburn Gallery permission to photograph/publish entries for promotional or educational purposes.

Opportunity for Students & Recent Grads

@Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati

ATTENTION STUDENTS and RECENT GRADS
CALL FOR ENTRIES <<< DEADLINE SOON!

Deadline to Submit: April 13
Exhibit Dates: May 27 – June 24, 2011

7th Annual
RITES OF PASSAGE
A Call for Works by Juniors, Seniors, or Recent Graduates (2010)

$300 Best of Show Cash Award
A full-color catalog will be produced. Each exhibitor will receive one free
copy.

Every year Manifest seeks to energize students and recent graduates of art
and design programs towards higher goals and professionalism. Therefore,
for a seventh year in a row, we offer this challenge to students in
regional, national, and international college programs to show us what
you’ve got, bring it off campus, and share it with the everyday viewing
public.

Manifest’s is now seeking submissions for the Rites of Passage 2011
exhibit. All submissions must be sent no later than April 13, 2011.

One exhibit will feature the best work from artists about to receive or
recently awarded an undergraduate degree from a regional, national, or
international college art or design program. All entrants must have
received or be scheduled to receive a college degree in 2010, 2011, or
2012, and provide an academic reference’s contact info.

Deadline for Entry: April 13, 2011
For details and to enter visit:
http://www.manifestgallery.org/lists/lt.php?id=YkRSAgIMAwoLSgxTCkVWBlZW

2011 Ohio All-media Juried Exhibition in Ashland

Regional Deadline: May 2, 2011 – Open to all artists who reside in Ohio and are over the age of 18. Works in any media, traditional or experimental, qualify. All works must be original, not previously exhibited at The Coburn Gallery and must have been completed within the last two years.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PROSPECTUS:

Ohio All Media Prospectus 2011

Juror
John W. Carlson is a prolific artist living and working in Bay Village, Ohio. He attended Cleveland’s Cooper School of Art. Recently, Carlson was juried into the prestigious Midyear Show at the Butler Institute of American Art ( juror: George Adams) and invited to participate in the Florence Biennale by the Internal Committee of the International Biennial of Contemporary Art for 2009 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence Italy. He was also nominated for the Annual Cleveland Arts Prize in 2009.

Awards
– Best of Show $500
– Three Merit Awards $100 each
– Three Juror Mention Awards

Entry Procedure
A maximum of three entries are allowed per artist. Submit a non-refundable entry fee of $20.00 payable to Ashland University.

Entry Format
Entries must be submitted in CD format, and should conform to the guidelines noted below. Slides and photographic print will not be accepted.

All entries must meet the following specifications:
– Entries will be judged from high-resolution images
– Electronic files must be in jpeg format
– Submit files on CD
– Label the CD with the artist name and address
– Label each image with last name, entry number and title
– Juror notification will be sent via e-mail, May 16
– CD will not be returned

Inquiries
For further information or assistance, please contact our office at:

The Coburn Gallery
331 College Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 44805

419.289.5652
coburngallery@ashland.edu

Entry Deadline
All entries must be received by June 17, 2011. Entries should be sent to:

Cynthia C. Petry
Coburn Gallery
Ashland University
331 College Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 44805

Cemetery Juried Show

Yes, yes.  I know you’re not really supposed to photograph cemeteries in art school.  But this is for a contest.  In fact last year our own Kate Shelton won.  You have my permission, just this once.  To learn more and download the application form: Ohio Cemetery Contest

DEADLINE MAY 7, 2011

 

PIEA Photo Competitions (for Students & Faculty)

The Photo Imaging Education Association section of Photo Marketing Association International announces: The 2011 PIEA International Student-Teacher Photo Competition and Exhibition.

As of November 1^st, 2010 the 2011 contest has over US$246,000.00 in prizes donated by 53generous sponsors.

The top photographs will be exhibited at the PMA Imaging 2011 Convention in Las Vegas, NV USA September 8-10, 2011. Two 2011 PIEA International Traveling Photo Exhibitions will tour major conventions, schools, colleges and museums for three years in the USA, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa and Canada. The top prize-winning images will be published in Photo Marketing Magazine.

DEADLINE: entries received by Dec 30.

Visit the website for more info and to download entry forms.

WHAT’S NEXT: Student Juried Exhibition

National Deadline: November 17, 2010

The 2nd annual WHAT’S NEXT juried exhibition seeks exceptional work from current undergraduate students. Hosted by Bradley University Galleries, this competition surveys the nation’s art students to find what’s next in visual art.

ELIGIBILITY
All artists must be enrolled in an undergraduate art program at the time of entry, and all artwork submitted must have been completed within the last two years. All forms of creative expression are encouraged.

JUROR: Liz Nielsen
Liz Nielsen is a Chicago based independent curator as well as a photographic installation artist. She photographs constructed universes, mysticism, love and failure. She teaches photography at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and is the director of a small gallery in Chicago called the Swimming Pool Project Space. In 2004, Nielsen received her MFA in Photography from UIC, in 2002, her BFA from SAIC, and in 1995, her BA in Philosophy and Spanish from Seattle University.

APPLICATION
We accept entries online or by mail. Each Individual artwork submitted must be accompanied by a $10 non-refundable entry fee. Number of entries is unlimited. Entry fee must be paid by check or money order made payable to Bradley University or by credit card. Detail images may be included at no additional cost but should only be provided when necessary to reveal accurate understanding of the artwork. Entries submitted without payment will not be considered.

To Apply Online
To apply to WHAT’S NEXT please click above to complete the online form.

or…

To Apply by Mail
To apply for WHAT’S NEXT please send us the following items:

1. a completed entry form: download the entry form.

2. a check or money order non-refundable entry fee. Send $10 for each individual artwork entered, for example if you enter three works of art your entry fee would be $30. Make all checks payable to Bradley University.

3. a CD or DVD with your images: Image files should be named as follows: artist’s last name (underscore) first name, followed by the entry number as noted on the entry form (i.e. Jones_Mike1.jpg). Detail, installation, or alternate view images must include the word ‘detail’ in the filename (i.e. Jones_Mike1detail.jpg.).

Image files should be in HIGH QUALITY JPEG format, images should be no smaller than 1000 pixels in any direction (about 13″) and 72dpi. Images must be oriented properly (i.e. top of image is top of artwork) and must not include artist’s name, or other descriptive text within the image itself, nor contain borders, frames, or margins except as part of the actual work.

Send the above items to:

Bradley University Galleries
ATTN: 33rd Bradley International
1501 West Bradley Avenue
Peoria, IL 61625

Call (309) 677-2989 if you have questions.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY FORM

DELIVERY & RETURN OF ACCEPTED WORK
The artist is responsible for delivering or shipping the artwork to and from the gallery. A barcoded shipping label OR adequate postage for return shipping must be included with all shipped work. Be sure to label your work clearly so that is can be easily identified. Bradley University Galleries will store artwork for up to 30 days after the closing of the exhibition. After March 15, 2011, all unclaimed artwork will become the property of Bradley University.

CALENDAR

* 11.17.2010 Deadline for entry
* 11.29.2010 Notifications mailed to applicants
* 12.13.2010 All accepted artwork must arrive at Bradley University by this date
* 1.3.2011 Exhibition opens
* 2.3.2011 Lecture by juror Liz Nielsen. Exhibition reception
* 2.4.2011 Exhibition closes
* 2.7 – 2.25.2011 Work picked-up by or shipped back to artists
* 3.15.2011 All unclaimed work disposed of at Bradley University’s discretion

LIABILITY & SALES
Accepted artwork will be insured for the sale price or other stated value while it is in the custody of Bradley University. The artist is responsible for insuring the artwork while in transit.The Bradley University Galleries will receive a 35% commission of all sales. No accepted entries may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition.