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The Bennington in Bennington, Vermont announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, June 10 – July 22, 2017. David Rankin, a very respected artist and world traveler, has been tasked with selecting a show that focuses on the wilder parts of this world in which we live. Landscapes, seascapes, wildlife and scenes that portray the artist’s love for his or her natural surroundings will be considered. Work must be completed in a fine art medium such as oil, pastel, bronze, graphite and watercolor. There are no size limitations but please keep in mind that artists are asked to pay for shipping. More info
Deadline: May 7, 2017
Entry fee: $35
Call for Photographers: Center for Fine Art Photography
Photographic art as response to environmental concerns, human rights, personal freedoms, religions, governments and the global human condition. Send us your photo-based work that fits the call. All genres, subjects, capture types and photographic processes both traditional and unique are eligible for selection by the juror. Let’s start some much needed conversations!
Deadline: May 10, 2017
Entry fee: $36 for first three images
Applications are currently being accepted for the CUE Art Foundation Solo Exhibition’s Open Call. The Solo Exhibition Open Call provides emerging and under-recognized artists the necessary time and resources to present an exhibition at CUE in 2018. The selected artists will receive valuable mentor support from one established curator on the selection panel including a studio visit and installation guidance in preparation for the exhibition, in addition to a $5,000 honorarium, and an accompanying exhibition catalogue with an essay written by a participant in CUE’s Art Critic Mentoring Program.
Deadline: May 12, 2017
Entry fee: $10
Call for Entry: ArtSpace Maynard
ArtSpace Maynard invites artists in all media (no video) to submit proposals for one month solo or group shows on a coherent theme for 2017-2018. Preference given to New England artists. Gallery is 1,800 square feet, 150 feet of linear wall space. Submit online via Café Call for Entry at artspacemaynard.com/proposals between March 1 and May 15, 2017.
Deadline: May 15, 2017
Entry fee: $25
Entries are currently being accepted to the Raymond Carver Short Story Contest. Now in its 17th year, the Raymond Carver Short Story Contest is one of the most renowned fiction contests in the world. Featuring prominent guest judges and offering $2500 across five prizes, the contest delivers exciting new fiction from writers all over the world. Learn more.
Deadline: May 15, 2017
Entry fee: $17 online, $15 mailed per story
Post Office Gallery on Cape Cod in North Truro, MA invites visual artists to participate in their 6th Annual Open Call Juried Exhibit. Selections will be based on artistic and creative quality, interpretation of the theme and space allotment. There is no fee to enter. Retail price assumes a typical 50% gallery commission. All medium will be considered, including sculpture. You may submit up to three high resolution jpeg images (named with its title) of your work in any medium along with any questions to: director@PostOfficeGallery.com. Please include your name, and the title, size, medium and support of each piece and any questions in the body of your e-mail.
Deadline: May 19, 2017
No Entry fee
Call for Art: Peripheral ARTeries
Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new Biennial Edition of their art publication that will explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art. Open to all forms of art and media with a particular focus on works capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. There are no entry fees and each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique.
Deadline: May 19, 2017
No entry fee
The Bennington in Bennington, Vermont announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 29 – September 17, 2017. Total Awards: $5,250. Juror: Calvin Liang, a highly respected member of the Oil Painters of America and the California Art Club. Work is not limited to subject and each year this show offers our patrons a very impressive collection of work by many of today’s finest artists. Representational work completed in a fine art medium (no photography at this time) will be considered. There are no size limitations but please keep in mind that artists are asked to pay for shipping. More info.
Deadline: June 18, 2017
Entry fee: $35
The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center invites artists to submit proposals for SculptFest 2017, September 10 – October 23, 2017. The theme for this year’s outdoor exhibition is “The State of Hope” guest curated by artist Whitney Ramage. Artists and artist teams are invited to submit proposals for sculpture, installation, video or performance to be exhibited on our historic grounds in West Rutland, Vermont. Learn more.
Deadline: June 23, 2017
No Entry fee
Entries are currently being accepted for the 14th Annual Blanche Ames National Juried Art Exhibition. $2,000+ in awards. Juror: Theresa Ganz, artist and assistant professor of visual arts, Brown University. Exhibit September 12 to October 3, 2017 Ames Mansion Museum, Borderland State Park, North Easton, MA. Open to all living artists 18+ residing in the USA. All mediums including photography. Full color catalog.
Deadline: July 8, 2017
Entry fee: $40
The Augusta Savage Gallery at UMass Amherst is currently accepting artist submissions of work that considers Home as the subject of their creations. A story must accompany the artwork. Tell that story, whether fictional or true, in 100 words or less. They request that artists only submit new work created specifically for this exhibition. Learn more.
Deadline: August 1, 2017
No Entry fee
Greater Haverhill Arts Association’s ART FESTIVAL 2017
ART FESTIVAL 2017: Fine Arts Exhibit and Sale, September 9, 10am-4pm on Bradford Common (Bradford MA), rain or shine. Open to all: non-refundable entry fee $40 ($30 members); deadline September 1.
Deadline: September 1, 2017
Entry fee: $40