CALL FOR ENTRIES 2006-2007
                      

Welcome to the FAC Call for Entries page. Here you will find information about upcoming exhibition opportunities, jobs and auditions. We will enter the details as we receive them. Visit us often for updates. Please note that information is subject to change.  We recommend you contact the sponsoring organization directly.

 

Call for entries: 3rd Rail Studio: Idols, Relics and Whores
DEADLINE: JULY 13rd Rail Studio is looking for 2D work to accompany the work of two sculptors for the exhibit "Idols, Relics and Whores" opening September 6 - 27, 2008.
 
Please send images of 1-3 works as well as a description and/or artist statement to the Executive Director Christine Milo at 3rdrailstudio@optonline.net.
 
For more information on 3rd Rail please go to: http://www.3rdrailstudio.com
http://www.3rdrailstudio.com   __________________________________________________________________ The Westport Arts Center   2008 Members Show  
In 2008, the Members Show runs from June 20th through September 14th, and offers two options for participation: the juried Solos Show, or the non juried two part Group Shows. The Solos Show has already been juried and will be on view from June 20th-July 20th.
Members Group Show
The Group Show is open to any artist who is, or becomes, a member by the Group Show entry deadline of June 27th, 2008. To enter, please download the entry form and mail in by the deadline.

Application Procedure
Please assemble and mail the following materials to: Group Show, Westport Arts Center, 51 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT. 06880
    Completed Entry Form
    $15 Entry Fee (If you applied for a 2008 Solos Show, this fee is waived).
    Membership Fee (If necessary to begin or renew membership).
    Optional: One digital image of the work you are exhibiting in the group shows. This image may be used for marketing purposes and press releases.
    JPEG requirements: Min. 300 dpi/ Max. 2 MB. Please mark the CD with your name, title of work, medium, and size. CD will not be returned.
    Make a copy of your entry form for your records.
    *All materials must be clearly marked with your name

Important Dates
June 27               Entries due
Group Show I - Last names A-K
July 22                10am-8pm: Delivery
July 25                6:30-8:30pm: Opening, awards presented at 7pm
August 17            12pm - 4pm: Pickup ($10 fee/day for work that is picked up late)

Group Show II - Last names L-Z
August 18            10am-8pm: Delivery
August 22            6:30-8:30pm: Opening, awards presented at 7pm
September 14      12pm - 4pm: Pickup ($10 fee/day for work that is picked up late)  
www.westportartscenter.org    http://www.westportartscenter.org/pdf/2008_group_show_prospectus.pdf   _______________________________________________________________ 
SOUTHERN VERMONT ARTS CENTER  Call for Artists 2008 National Fall Open Exhibition (juried) Solo Exhibitions (6 shows) & Outdoor Sculpture Apply by 7/31/08. Details/prospectus online at svac.org West Road. Manchester, VT 802-362-1405; jgrayson@svac.org
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NEW YORK, NY: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club 112th Annual Open Juried Exhibition at National Arts Club, September 23-October 15, 2008. Open to women artists. Awards over $9,000. Entry deadline: July 2, 2008. For prospectus, send SASE to Okki Wang, 431 Woodbury Rd., Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 or download prospectus at www.clwac.org.
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CRAFT USA National Craft Triennial   November 15 - December 23, 2008.
 
Juror: Gretchen Keyworth, Director and Chief Curator, Fuller Craft Museum
 
Awards: 1st Prize $1000 plus
 
Eligibility: U.S. artists 18+; basketry, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, and wood
 
Deadline for ALL Entries: August 15th , 2008
 
Entry Fee: $30 entry fee for up to 3 works (1 detail of each is allowable)
 
For Prospectus, send #10 SASE to: CRAFT USA, Silvermine
Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan,
CT 06840. Phone (203)966-9700.
 
Or download from website at www.silvermineart.org   _________________________________________________________________  

40th Annual Celebration of American Crafts exhibition and sale of fine contemporary crafts at Creative Arts Workshop, November 8 - December 24. National juried and invitational show open to all craft media. Over 400 craft artists represented. Slide deadline July 31. For prospectus, send SASE to: The Celebration at CAW, 80 Audubon Street, New Haven, CT 06510, or visit www.creativeartsworkshop.org.
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Artists. 10th Annual Walnut Beach Associ-ation's juried Arts Festival in Milford. All mediums considered-paint, photography, metal, pottery, glass, sculpture, etc. One day festival, Aug 3. Food, children's site, entertainment. Last year's attendance over 2500. Call or email Lucille at 203-283-0595, LMDE@optonline.net for application (be sure to put WBA in subject line on email).
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 Artists/Performers/Food Vendors. Milford Fine Arts Council's 22nd Annual New England Arts & Crafts Festival will be held July 5-6. This juried show, which takes place on the beautiful and historic downtown Milford Green, is open to artists, crafts people, performers and food vendors. Deadline for entries: June 13. Late entries subject to a fee. Please call for an application or download off of our website, www.milfordarts.org. Milford Fine Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave., Milford. 203-878-6647. www.milfordarts.org.

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Exposure: Open Call for Photography (Posted: 5/13/08) -- Artists Wanted seeks photography entries for "Exposure". Awards: $2008 Cash Grant, massive scale photo show in NYC, and an Opening Event on Aug 9th. Jurors: New York Times Photo Editor Patrick Witty, Supermodel and Fashion Icon Tiiu Kuik, and NYC Gallery Owner David Kesting. $25 entry fee. All artists are eligible to enter on our website: http://www.artistswanted.org. Deadline: June 17, 2008. Questions? Contact Artists Wanted at exposure@artistswanted.org.

"28th Annual Faber Birren National Color Award Show" (Posted: 4/20/08) -- The Stamford Art Association announces a call to artists for the "28th Annual Faber Birren National Color Award Show", held Sept. 28 - Nov. 6, 2008 in Stamford, CT. Opening Reception is Sun. Sept. 28, 4-6pm. Top prize $1200. Juror: Nora Rockwell Lawrence, Curatorial Asst., Museum of Modern Art, NY. Original work in any medium, created in the last 3 years and not exhibited previously in the Faber Birren Show. Submit 35mm slides or CD images for juror. PER PIECE: $15 members/$20 non-members PLUS shipping/handling fee (if applicable). Deadline: July 19, 2008. Download prospectus (PDF format): http://www.stamfordartassociation.org/pdfs/Faber
Birren08.pdf
or send a SASE to: SAA, 39 Franklin Street, Stamford CT 06901. Questions? Please contact Marguerite Weinert at stamfordartassn@optonline.net or call 203-325-1139.

   
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