Pittsburgh, PA + Silver Eye Center Fellowship 2010

Silver Eye Center for Photography is pleased to announce Fellowship 2010, our international photography competition. Our distinguished juror is Deborah Klochko, Executive Director of the Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego, California.

As we enter our 11th Fellowship year, the competition is now open to all international photographers, including Silver Eye members, and we are now awarding two Fellowships:

• A $3,500 award and is open to all eligible photographers.
• A $1,500 is open only to Pennsylvania residents (who may apply in both categories).

Both winning artists- work will be exhibited at Silver Eye in shows opening in late November 2010.

• The entry fee is waived for all Silver Eye members at the $35 (college student) and $70 membership levels and above (memberships must be current through December 31, 2010).
• The flat entry fee for non-Silver Eye members is $55 (USD).

Deadline: September 3, 2010
Information: Click here to download entry form and submission guidelines.

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Pittsburgh, PA + 29^th Annual Three Rivers Film Festival

Pittsburgh Filmmakers, one of the oldest and largest media arts centers in the U.S., is now accepting films for its Three Rivers Film Festival. Short works (under 25 minutes) are entered into a juried competition with prizes. Films and videos of all content types are accepted, inclding narrative, documentary, experimental and animation. Entrants should send a DVD copy of the work, postmarked by August 27, 2010. Copies will not be returned. Short works must include a $25 entry fee. Winning and honorably-mentioned shorts will be screened during the Festival. Prizes are $500 plus a $500-certificate for Kodak film stock for first place, $300 plus a $300-certificate for Kodak film stock for second, and $125 plus a $125-certificate for Kodak film stock for third.

Deadline: August 27, 2010
Information: For entry submission details, visit www.3RFF.com

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Online + Light Space & Time 2D Juried Competition

Light Space & Time - Online Art Gallery presents a Juried Competition, in which 2D artists from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for the theme “Abstraction” for their September 2010 online group exhibition.

Light Space & Time encourages entries from all 2D artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field. A group exhibition of the top five finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Art Gallery during the month of September 2010. Awards will be for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. In addition, 2 artists will recognized with Honorable Mention awards.

The theme for August is “Abstraction”. The submission process for artists begins August 1, 2010 and ends August 30, 2010. All winners will be selected, announced and placed on the Light Space & Time website on September 1, 2010 and remain online in the gallery through September 30, 2010. Thereafter, the artworks will remain online in the Light Space & Time Archives with links to the artist’s websites.

Budget: N/A
Deadline: August 30, 2010
Information: www.lightspacetime.com

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New American Paintings + 2010 Northeast Competition

New American Paintings is a museum-quality, soft-cover art periodical, published bimonthly by The Open Studios Press. Each 176 page volume is a regional exhibition-in-print, selling for $20 at 1,500 bookstores, museum shops and art supply stores nationwide. The books have become periodical resources for collectors and art world professionals.

Juror: Laura Hoptman, Kraus Family Senior Curator at the New Museum, New York, NY

Competition winners retain all rights to their images and pay nothing to appear in New American Paintings.

Now accepting entries from:
CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

The competition’s 40 winners will appear in the Feb/March 2011 edition of New American Paintings.

All styles and media are welcome, as long as the work is singular and two-dimensional.

Deadline: August 21, 2010
Information: Call 617.778.5265 or www.newamericanpaintings.com/competitions.html

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West Palm Beach, FL + New*Art

The Armory Director of Gallery Services, Ann Fay Rushforth will curate New*Art, gathering together works for the discerning eye of the Judge for Prizes, Gallery Director Fredric Snitzer, known as a “ Miami heavy hitter,” representing controversial artists with international reputations in diverse media and known for his strong presence at Art Basel Miami (12.2-5.2010), showcasing new talent.

Open to all artists working in all media, this exhibition is devoted to showcasing international entries of cutting-edge visual art.  Artists are invited to apply to exhibit recent work produced after 2008.  Fredric Snitzer will choose the winning selections for prizes in cash and in kind. This exhibition is presented by the Armory Art Center, a visual arts education and exhibition center and a champion for the visual arts for 23 years.  

Budget: N/A
Deadline: September 1, 2010
Information: www.armoryart.org

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Butler, PA + Nature & Wildlife Exhibition

The Associated Artist of Butler County present Nature & Wildlife, an exhibit with the general theme of art related to nature and wildlife.

Art entries may be dropped off any time before Saturday, September 4 during normal business hours (Wednesdays through Saturdays between the hours of noon and 4 PM). Art

entry forms, payment, and gallery I.D. labels must also be received on or before the drop-off date.

Art entry fee is $20.00 for up to two pieces, plus $5.00 per additional piece. AABC members will receive a $5.00 discount on the initial entry fee. If paying by check, make payable to

“AABC” and please note the name of the exhibit on the check memo line.

Media categories are: (a) Paintings (Oil, Watercolor, and Acrylics) (b) Drawings (Pencil, Pen & Ink, Pastels, and Charcoal) (c) 3D Sculpture, including fiber art, ceramics, and other sculpted materials (d) Photography

Opening is September 10, 2010

Deadline: September 4, 2010
Information: Download prospectus

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Creative Visions Foundation + CoolClimate Art Contest

The Gulf oil disaster is but one example of the ways in which our fossil fuel economy is impacting the planet we call home. But as bad as this catastrophe is, the specter of global climate change looms even larger as a threat to sustaining life on Earth. Despite overwhelming evidence -- species extinction and dwindling water supplies to mass migrations and mega-storms -- the public is still unclear what climate really means for them.

That is why we are calling on artists worldwide to participate in the CoolClimate Art Contest – the first online art contest exploring climate change in its many forms – how it is impacting our lives and what can be done to ensure a sustainable future for all of Earth’s inhabitants.

Artist brief: submit a work of art that explores our relationship with the climate – from clean energy jobs to pollution-free oceans – the subject choice is yours. You can submit a piece you’ve already made, or pass this email along and get an artist friend involved. Post your art on www.coolclimate.deviantart.com and you will be eligible to win prizes, be featured on the Planet Green Planet100 show and be displayed at key leader events nationwide on 10/10/10.

A panel of esteemed judges will select 20 finalists from hundreds of submissions. The finalists will then move to Huffington Post for public voting utilizing the Huffington Post’s innovative online social voting tool. Judges include:

Mel Chin (artist)
Philippe Cousteau (ecologist)
Agnes Gund (collector & philanthropist)
Van Jones (environmental activist)
David Ross (curator)
Carrie Mae Weems (artist)
Jackson Browne (musician) and Dianna Cohen (artist)
Chevy Chase (Comedian) and Jayni Chase (philanthropist)

Deadline: September 6, 2010
Information: You can read the Official Contest Rules on the CoolClimate Group Page or contact Sarah Ingersoll at Sarahingersoll@me.com or 310.486.5448

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Pittsburgh, PA + Arbor Aid 2010: Reveal

Arbor Aid celebrates the possibilities presented to us by trees as resources within our city and region, and is a fund raising event for Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest.  Rather than chip or log urban trees that need to be removed, Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest encourages giving them a longer life by repurposing them as art, furniture, flooring and everything in between. Arbor Aid showcases artwork both decorative and functional created from salvaged wood.  This year’s event, Reveal encourages artists to reveal the beauty of urban trees.  

This year’s event is special as we both mark a new chapter in our organization’s history with the unveiling of our new name and logo as well as honor the memory of our dear friend and supporter, John Metzler, creator of the Urban Tree Forge.

Deadline:  September 8, 2010 – to inform Caitlin Caitlin@pittsburghforest.org or 412.362.6360 that you would like to participate.  Installation of the artwork in the event space will be October 25-27.
Information:  Complete RFQ

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Huntington, PA + 2010 Community Supported Arts

Are you an artist and interested in participating in the CSA?
Artists are encouraged to submit proposals based on artwork they are already creating, but with consideration for the format of the program. 

A typical share will consist of a work of art/object of artistic production - multiples are encouraged, however creative ideas that translate your practice into this format or connect to themes like sustainability, farm, or food are also welcome. For example a run of screen-prints, series of small tea cups, run of photographs, a limited edition of vinyl 7", tickets to an upcoming performance or event, letterpress editions of a poem or short story, or even 50 small original paintings. Partnerships between artists are also welcome.

A few things to keep in mind:

While not everyone works small, think about how you could fit what you do into a 12" x 18" x 12" box. If you usually make giant paintings, think about how you could get a sample of your work into a collector's hands.

Not everyone is a maker of objects. For artists working in performance, film, sound, installation, etc., think about how you can format what you do into a commissioned object for collectors. Maybe musicians might opt for a limited edition recording, or filmmakers a uniquely packaged dvd. If your work is ephemeral, think about how to get it to your audience and vice versa.

Keep in mind that this is a commission for unique artworks. We may love what you are already making, but the stipend is not intended for the purchase of 50 commercial products.

Deadline: September 10, 2010
Information: http://www.articulture.us/artists/ or 2010 Community Supported Arts program please submit the following materials via email to: chad@articulture.us or by mail Chad Herzog, 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652.

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Chicago, IL + "Voices and Visions" - An Exhibit Celebrating Women's Health

The Art Center - Highland Park calls for art that expresses the concerns that women face in dealing with breast or ovarian cancers. The exhibit, "Voices and Visions: Standing on the Bridge Between Health and Disease" will be a juried exhibition at The Art Center this October, 2010 in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  All media types accepted. Notification of acceptance will be emailed September 20th, and exhibit will run from October 8th - October 29th, 2010.

Budget: N/A
Deadline:  September 15, 2010
Information: www.theartcenterhp.org/voicesandvisions.asp

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Pittsburgh, PA + Pittsburgh PARK(ing) Day

PARK(ing) Day is an annual, one-day, international event in which artists, designers, activists and citizens collaborate to temporarily transform parking spots into “PARK(ing)” spaces.

This is your opportunity to get Pittsburghers thinking about how important public spaces are and how parks improve our communities. These park installations aim to transform urban environments designed for vehicle use into a communal space for public use.

They also provide a chance to generate more awareness about your organization by showcasing your mission, activities and values.

PARK(ing) spaces come in all sizes and styles. It could be an art installation, interactive demonstration, place to sit, or showcase for urban farming and gardening. A park bench, tree and grass works too! There are countless of imaginative ways to transform a metered parking space. For inspiration, you can view images of previous-year spots at my.parkingday.org/.

Budget: N/A
Deadline: September 17, 2010 is PARK(ing) Day!
Information: parkingdaypittsburgh.blogspot.com or contact Andrea Lavin Kossis at Alvin@cdcp.org, Emily Craig at Emily@mattress.org

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Pittsburgh, PA + PF/PCA Call for 2011 Solo and Group Exhibitions

PF/PCA is committed to showcasing the region's best contemporary art, and invites all artists living within a 150-mile radius of Pittsburgh to apply for solo and group exhibitions during the 2011 calendar year. Exhibitions in galleries at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts vary in length from six weeks to four months; Exhibitions in Filmmakers’ galleries vary in length from four to ten weeks.

Exhibition Calendar: 
Solo and group exhibitions will be scheduled throughout the calendar year from January–

December. Upon acceptance, exhibition dates will be scheduled by mutual agreement between Artist(s) and the Curatorial staff.

This opportunity is open to artists working in any visual discipline.

Deadline: October 30, 2010 – this is a postmarked deadline
Information: Download Application

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City of Brea, CA + ACGA Clay & Glass National Juried Competition

The ACGA Clay & Glass National Juried Competition will take place January 22 – March 4, 2011 very near to Los Angeles at the City of Brea Art Gallery. It will be a gallery installation showcasing a wide range of handmade ceramic and glass artwork from across the U.S.

The juror is Jo Lauria, a nationally recognized curator, historian and author specializing in contemporary crafts and decorative objects. She is the recent author of Craft in America: Celebrating Two Centuries of Artists and Objects, which is a companion book to the PBS series and traveling exhibition of the same name. 

The competition is open to all forms of handmade clay and glass: functional, decorative and sculptural. The deadline for submission is October 30th. Entry fees are $15 for one piece, $25 for two, and $30 for three. Awards will be given. 

The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California (ACGA) is a non-profit membership organization begun in 1945. It is dedicated to establishing and maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and design in clay and glass. To learn more about the venue, the City of Brea Art Gallery, visit www.breagallery.com.

Deadline: October 30, 2010
Information: Direct all questions to 2011acganational@gmail.com

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Los Angeles, CA + Arts for Humans

AFHMC STAGE ONE will require no extraordinary expense for participating artists and organizations/collectives. AFH will provide initially a variety of options for MC artists to engage transparently in pre-production and development work. MC artists will be asked for 9 months (starting in November 2009) to produce a blog for their practice, as it relates to the “I Love You, Monster” narrative and collective themes, threads and interests.

Deadline: October 31, 2010
Information: afh-proposals.tumblr.com/post/203054662/afhmc-proj-description

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Pittsburgh, PA + Inter/National Exhibition

Box Heart Gallery is currently accepting applications for the 10th Annual Art Inter/National Exhibition.

Box Heart's Art Inter/National Exhibition occurs each January. A juried, group exhibition that combines artists from across the United States with artists from around the world, Art Inter/National explores environment and how it impacts the creative process.

Budget: N/A
Deadline: November 1, 2010
Information: www.boxheart.org/nn/exhib.html

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Pittsburgh, PA + Silk Screen Trailer Competition

Attention Filmmakers and wanna-be Filmmakers get your cameras out! Show your talents and create an edgy, vibrant, film festival trailer for the 6th annual Silk Screen Film Festival. Must be 30 seconds or 60 seconds in length.  Submit high-quality DVD pieces

Budget: N/A
Deadline: November 15, 2010
Information: www.silkscreenfestival.org/

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Reading, PA + Inside, Outside

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts presents its 2011 juried show Inside, Outside: A broad interpretation of space and place on the edge and in between. Juror: Bruce Samuelson, Professor, painting and drawing, Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA.

Budget:  Cash prizes to be awarded to top three places
Deadline:  December 1, 2010
Information: www.goggleworks.org/Exhibitions/ or call 610.374.4600 ext.141

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Pittsburgh, PA + Future Tenant's Guest Curator Open Call

Future Tenant is looking for budding curators to put together engaging, thoughtful, and interesting group exhibits for our 2011-2012 season.  

Budget: N/A
Deadline: December 31, 2010
Information: info@futuretenant.org

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Sarasota, FL + Embracing Out Differences

Embracing Our Differences invites artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers and students to participate in its 8th annual visual art exhibit celebrating diversity. 45 artists will be selected for the exhibit. The Embracing Our Differences exhibit will be displayed throughout the months of April and May 2011 along Sarasota’s beautiful bayfront. Since 2004, the exhibit has been viewed by more than 850,000 visitors.

Budget: $3,000 total in awards
Deadline: January 10, 2011
Information: www.EmbracingOurDifferences.org

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Savannah, GA + Writing on the Wall  

The act of writing a list, sending a personal letter and even passing a note have become few and far between in the digital age. An e-mail or a text message, however efficient, no longer hold that personal touch. Handwriting is so specific to an individual that this form of expression within itself seems to have been left behind by contemporary telecommunications. Writing style is dynamic: an unfinished work to be modified, revised, and shaped over a lifetime. Writing on the Walls examines and celebrates the personal idiosyncrasies of the art of handwriting through various mediums: letters, notes, grocery lists, and other organic print pieces that continues to exist despite today's increased use of digital methods. We invite you to join us in our exploration of the ever disappearing art of the written word.

Eligibility: This juried exhibition is open to national and international artists (professional, emerging, and student).

Media/Genre: Open to works of all genres and media.

Entry Fee: You may submit up to three pieces for a non-refundable entry fee of $15. The entry fee may be paid online or with cash, check, or money order (checks and money orders should be made payable to DESOTOROW GALLERY).

Budget: N/A
Deadline: on-going
Information: www.desotorow.org

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Pittsburgh, PA + Deeplocal & Encyclopedia Destructica Old and New Media Residency

Pittsburgh-based tech start-up Deeplocal and artist collective Encyclopedia Destructica are now accepting applications from artists for the Old and New Media Residency. This three-month corporate artist residency program was created to promote an exchange of ideas, skills, and networks by placing an artist in both a contemporary art production setting and a working corporate setting.
Selected artists will be awarded a three-month residency at both Deeplocal and Encyclopedia Destructica. The resident will be given support in art production and promotion at Encyclopedia Destructica during scheduled hours, and a workspace with dedicated professional and technical support at Deeplocal one day each week. While there is no personal stipend, a cash project stipend of up to $1,000 will be awarded to each selected resident to be used for project expenses.

Deadline: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis at www.deeplocal.com/programs/residency-form, and residencies have flexible start dates. The residences are sponsored by Encyclopedia Destructica and Deeplocal.

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Pittsburgh, PA + Open Air Marketplace for Artists at The Waterfront

Open Air Marketplace in the Waterfront announces a call for artists to participate alongside other vendors such as: farms, food vendors, and others.  It is FREE to participate.  Artists are responsible for their tables, tents, and other materials.  Please contact David Long to confirm your participation.

Deadline: on-going
Information: David Long 412.461.2367

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Munhall, PA + Steel Valley Arts Council 

The Steel Valley Arts Council is always seeking new artwork to display in a large gallery.

Deadline: on-going
Information: www.steelvalleyarts.org/

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Pittsburgh, PA + Carrick’s Art Escape Project

The Carrick Community is looking for artists to volunteer your time, and needs your help to enliven retails space with the expression for local artists. It would provide the “canvas” for art and provide acrylic paints, if needed.

Your artwork would be placed and displayed in the windows of empty storefronts throughout our main business corridor on Brownsville Road. Brownsville Road is a main artery for many commuters that travel this route daily from many different neighborhoods. This would be a great chance for you to exhibit your beautiful art.

Budget: N/A
Deadline: on-going
Information: Melissarosenfeld@hotmail.com or 412-600-0880

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Pittsburgh, PA + Future Tenant’s Window Installation

Interested in doing a small-scale solo show for a large audience in downtown Pittsburgh?  Apply for a window installation at Future Tenant. We book window installations for 3-4 weeks at a time and they are on 24 hours a day.

Deadline: on-going
Budget: N/A
Information: info@futuretenant.org

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Pittsburgh, PA + Future Tenant’s Bathroom Installation

Future Tenant, in downtown Pittsburgh, is seeking proposals for bathroom installations. All artists are encouraged to apply – the possibilities are endless, as long as there is still room for visitors to use the facilities.  Installations can be up for up to 3 months at a time.  

Deadline: on-going
Budget: N/A
Information: info@futuretenant.or