For Artists
Calls To Artists
The Art of Action: Shaping Vermont’s Future Through Art
Posted August 6, 2008
Vermont philanthropist and visionary, Lyman Orton, is collaborating with the Vermont Arts Council to commission 2-dimensional works of art that reflect or respond to issues and challenges facing Vermont. The intent is for the project to raise awareness and inspire action that will shape Vermont’s social, political, environmental, and/or economic future. Twenty artists will be selected and given a $2,500 honorarium to present concepts. Ten artists will be commissioned to create work with budgets ranging from $10K – $40K. For information: www.vermontartscouncil.org. Deadline: August 28, 2008.
2nd Annual Gulf-South Regional Contemporary Art Exhibition
Posted July 31, 2008
A call for 2D and 3D submissions for a group exhibition featuring the work sof emerging artists from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. This exhibition will open January 3, 2009 and be on display through February 28, 2009 during the upcoming biennial Prospect1: New Orleans, the largest biennial of contemporary art ever organized in the US. Deadline: November 10, 2008. Submission guidelines and application: www.becagallery.com
Armory Art Center – EDGE! A Showcase of Innovative Visual Art
Posted July 31, 2008
Open to all artists working in all media, this exhibition is devoted to showcasing of cutting-edge visual art. Deadline: September 8, 2008. Download a call-to-artists application [Word] For more info: www.armoryart.org
16th Annual DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts
Posted July 31, 2008
Call for artist submissions for the DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts, November 22 – 23, 2008 in Downtown DeLand. Over $25,000 in cash awards. Postmark Deadline: August 15, 2008. For an application: www.delandfallfestival.com
Jacksonville Business Journal Seeking Local Artwork
Posted July 18, 2008
The Jacksonville Business Journal is seeking original artwork from local artists to be published in their annual Book of Lists, December 2008. Artwork should be paintings or drawings that reflect area landmarks, events, communities or landscapes. The publication is in tabloid format so artwork should be vertical. Selected artwork will appear on the cover and ten other pieces inside the publication. The artist will also be profiled in the book and will receive five copes and have permission to use the book for promotional purposes. The book contains more than 100 lists of area industries and profiles of more than 300 business leaders, and reaches about 90,000 readers. Artists are welcome to submit multiple submissions. Art students are welcome to participate. Email a JPEG or PDF file to kadler[at]bizjournals.com. You may also email to request a copy of the book. Deadline for submissions is September 12, 2008.
CraftArt 2008 (St. Petersburg, Fla.)
Posted July 2, 2008
Florida Craftsmen’s annual celebration of American crafts will, for the first time, be held outdoors in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg on the crossroad in front of the Florida Craftsmen Gallery November 22 & 23, 10 a.m . – 5 p.m. There will be $15,000 in cash awards.
City of Calgary, Artist Roster
Posted March 5, 2008
The City of Calgary Public Art Program seeks Request for Qualifications from experienced artists for inclusion in the artist roster. This call is open to local, national, and international artists. The Artist Roster prequalifies artists for consideration in public art initiatives. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis. Download the Call to Artists [PDF].
Jacksonville International Airport Arts Commission
Posted January 15, 2008
The JIA Arts Commission invites artists to submit applications for the opportunity to display art work in the Art Kiosks in the main airport terminal just outside the airport’s Haskell Gallery. All artists are encouraged to apply. Download the Request for Proposals [PDF].
Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program (Tallahassee, Fla.)
Posted July 6, 2007
Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program announces its Spring 2007 Call to Artists, containing descriptions of several new public art projects with submission deadlines in August and September 2007. With art budgets ranging from $5,000 – $99,000, the various art selection committees are searching for a wide variety of art, from interior artwork to large-scale outdoor pieces.
For more info and deadlines: www.Florida-Arts.org/programs/statebuildings
Art in City Hall (Hollywood, Fla.)
Posted November 20, 2006
The City of Hollywood invites Florida artists to apply for an ongoing series of exhibitions called “Art in City Hall”. For an application visit, http://hollywoodfl.org/html/coh_art.htm or call the City Manager’s Office, (954) 927-3283. There is no deadline to apply; applications will be accepted until further notice.
Outdoor Sculpture (City of Atlantic Beach, Fla.)
Posted November 20, 2006
The Atlantic Beach Public Arts Commission is looking for artists to loan artwork to the City of Atlantic Beach for outdoor display. Artwork must be weather-resistant and able to withstand beach elements. Artwork will be placed on loan for six months. Please mail applications to ABPAC, 1970 Mupaula Court, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 or call, (904) 247-1473. There is no deadline to apply; applications will be accepted until further notice.