Art Opportunities Monthly  Sample Copy *** Section 2: General listings (continued); Geographic restrictions (w/in USA);  Geographic restrictions (outside USA); Membership organizations; Political and peace; Public art; Public art (geographic restrictions)

Because of its size, this sample is divided into four sections. See also:  1 | 3 | 4

Media: BA. Deadline: May 1
Scholarships to individuals “committed to developing careers in book arts field, and to further growth of this artistic profession." $20/10 (sl or CD-PC), résumé, demonstration of financial hardship, some work obligations, 2 refs., etc. Free tuition, studio access, teaching opportunities, etc.  ⇒ Sarah Nicholls, Edward and Sally Van Lier/Stein Family Scholarship, The Center for Book Arts, 28 W 27th S 3rd Fl, NY NY 10001. 212-481-0295; snicholls@centerforbookarts.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119bg.

Media: SC. Deadline: May 1
Competition and exhibit of work to be cast in bronze. $10/1 (intent to participate form), then 1/5 maquette by Jun 27. $2k cash, mold and casting of enlarged finished sculpture.  ⇒ Jeff Adams, Community Art Legacy, The inBronze Foundry, 309 N. Wesley Av, Mt Morris IL 61054. 815-734-7578; jeff@inbronze.com; http://xrl.us/AOM108at.

Media: Curatorial. Deadline: May 1
Group exhibitions by curators on any theme or concept w/ 6 or more artists, at least 1/2 in NANP Artists Registry, 50% live or work in NYC. No fee/[2-4 images from ea .artist] (CD), résumé, artist résumés, statement, promo materials.  ⇒ Benjamin Evans, Exhibition Proposals, NUTUREart Gallery, 910 Grand St, Brooklyn NY 11211. 718-782-7755; ben@nurtureart.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119x.

Media: All. Deadline: May 2
International. Contribute 6x6' square piece signed only on back to be exhibited anonymously and sold for $20 to benefit Center, seen by 6k visitors. No fee, send by mail or hand deliver.  ⇒ Bleu Cease, 6x6x2010, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Av, Rochester NY 14604, USA. 585-461-2222; info@rochestercontemporary.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119ej.

Media: 2D x(PH CU DI). Deadline: May 3
International. Juried competition w/ 5 categories: portraits and figures, still life, landscape, abstract/experimental, animal, also student/beginner. $25/1 no limit (sl, CD or online). $25k+ in cash, top winners featured in magazine. Jury: Sharon Sprung, teacher, Art Students League, Nat. Academy’s School of Fine Arts, NYC; Jeffrey T. Larson, artist; Cathy Woo, artist; et al.  ⇒ 27th Annual Art Competition, The Artist’s Magazine, 700 E. State St, Iola WI 54990, USA. 513-531-2690x1328; art-competition@fwmedia.com; http://xrl.us/AOM98aL.

Media: PH. Deadline: May 7
International. Juried show of all photo processes and approaches. $10/1, max 5, discount if before May 2 (online). $1.7k. Jury: Michael Johnson, prof., art, Murray State U.  ⇒ Michael G. Crouse, 35th Annual Paducah Photo, Yeiser Art Center, 200 Broadway, Paducah KY 42001, USA. 270-442-2453; info@theyeiser.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119eb.

Media: FI VI. Deadline: May 10
International. Juried festival of independent, alternative work. $20-$90/1 depending on length, when submitted (online). Gorilla production software, free admission, possible broadcast, other prizes.  ⇒ Shelb, 15th Ann. Brainwash Movie Festival, The Brainwash Movie Festival, Box 23302, Oakland CA 94623-0302, USA. 415-273-1545; shelby@brainwashm.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119be.

Media: 2D 3D. Deadline: May 14
Exhibits in 9 hospital galleries by individuals or groups, to “assist and complement healing process and reduce stress and anxiety often associated w/ a healthcare setting." No fee/12+ (sl or CD), résumé, bio.  ⇒ Kathi Talley, Call for Entries, Gifts of Art, NI-5E06, NIB, 300 N Ingalls, Ann Arbor MI 48109-5470. 734-936-8829; kmtalley@umich.edu; http://xrl.us/AOM87bk.

Media: All. Deadline: May 14
International. Shows of work for 2011 season. $10/20 (CD), résumé, statement.  ⇒ Tommi Drake, Galleries 2011, Rogue Community Col., 3345 Redwood Hwy, Grants Pass OR 97527, USA. 541-956-7339; fax -471-3588; tdrake@roguecc.edu; http://xrl.us/97bj.

Media: All. Deadline: May 14
Shows for 2011 season. $10/20 (CD), résumé, list, statement. $375.  ⇒ Heather Green, Galleries 2011, Wiseman & FireHouse Gallery, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Hwy, Grants Pass OR 97527. 541-956-7339; fax -471-3588; hgreen@roguecc.edu; http://xrl.us/AOM76CD.

Media: SC. Deadline: Current (Mar 2010) |+|
1-yr display of secured, weather resistant outdoor work in high traffic area on. No fee /3 (email w/ subject “ULM Sculpture Garden Application'), résumé, statement, proposal if necessary. $1.5k honorarium per artist.  ⇒ Cliff Tresner, ULM Sculpture Garden, U of Louisiana-Monroe, Bry Hall, Division of Art, Monroe LA 71209. 318-342-1385; tresner@ulm.edu; http://xrl.us/AOM119ez.

Media: All. Deadline: Current (Mar 2010)
International. Exhibitions in 2 gallery spaces for 2010-11 season. No fee/10-20 (CD/DVD), letter of interest, CV, etc.  ⇒ Cori Wolff, Buffalo Arts Studio, 2495 Main St Ste 500, Buffalo NY 14214, USA. 716-833-4450; gallery@buffaloartsstudio.org; http://xrl.us/AOM91g.

Media: All. Deadline: Current (Mar 2010)
International but preference for local. Solo, group exhibitions, public art projects,programs and events, esp. work in formats and contexts that extend and challenge creative development. No fee/15 (CD, or DVD ), résumé, proposal, etc.  ⇒ Alternative Exposure, Southern Exposure, 417 14th St, SF CA 94103. 415-863-2141; fax -1841; alternativeexposure@soex.org; http://xrl.us/AOM110t.

Media: All. Deadline: Open |+|
International. Post documentation of alterations in workplace, home and public spaces—modifying and activating intended use of architecture, enhancing character of urban environments. No fee, register and post.  ⇒ Adaptive Actions, USA. info@adaptiveactions.net; http://xrl.us/AOM119b.

Media: All. Deadline: Open |+|
International. Objects about 4x4x8 cm for temporary display in ongoing exhibit in case w/ 33 compartments. No fee, download and fill out exhibit sheet.  ⇒ Debby Böhm, The Museum of Temporary Art, Lange Gasse 25, 72070 Tübingen, GERMANY. info@museum-of-temporary-art.com; http://xrl.us/AOM95bm.

Media: All non-toxic. Deadline: Open + #
Stay to create work, esp. outdoor installations, related to environment, or community-based or student-involvement projects. $15/10-20 (CD or sl), residency proposal (if for community or student project, explain approach, etc.), résumé, statement. Scheduled only when funding available, honorarium, studio space, housing.  ⇒ Environmental Art Prgs, Artist in Residence, The Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia PA 19128. 215-482-7300; fax -8158; scee@schuylkillcenter.org; http://xrl.us/AOM89bs.

Media: 2D. Deadline: Open |+|
4-week shows painted directly or digitally printed on 8'w x 7'h. billboard-sized vinyl placed on roll-down security gates—singly or in combination—in NY City (later in Los Angeles) in between ad displays. No fee/3-5 (email), CV, bio, descrip of project, etc. Space, publicity, possible art supplies to use, collaboration w/ T-shirt manufacturer if desired, etc. Jury: Kendal Henry, public art administrator; Jane Panetta, cur.;Janet Zweig, public artist.  ⇒ Julia Lazarus, Gatescapes Public Art. The Street Gallery. 917-523-6228; gatescapes@gmail.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119ag.

Media: All. Deadline: Open
International. Group and solo shows by artists or curators. $20/10-20 (CD or vid/DVD where approp.), list, proposal, statement, etc.  ⇒ Jolene Giandomenico, Exhibition Proposals, 1708 Gallery, Box 12520, Richmond VA 23241, USA. 804-643-1708; jgiandomenico@1708gallery.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119aj.

Media: All. Deadline: Open
International. Shows by individuals or groups, esp. those w/ experimental or exploratory approach. No fee/15-20 (CD-Mac or vid <5 min), brief proposal, statement, CV. CARFAC fees.  ⇒ Programming Ctte., Main Gallery, The Alternator Gallery, 421 Cawston Av Un 103, Kelowna BC V1Y6Z1, CANADA. info@alternatorgallery.com; http://xrl.us/AOM95L.

Media: All. Deadline: Open
Possible inclusion in exhibitions. No fee/20 15 min vid/sound (CD/DVD), résumé, statement, reviews, etc.  ⇒ Carrie Lederer, Exhibitions, Bedford Gallery, Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek CA 94596. 925-295-1447; galleryinfo@bedfordgallery.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119bc.

Media: All. Deadline: Open
International. Publication in journal of literature and art which donates all proceeds to orphanages. $5 contribution, (CD, color copies, URL or email), cover letter w/ bio info. Payment varies.  ⇒ H. O. W. Journal, Helping Orphans Worldwide Inc, 2 Desbrosses St, NY NY 10013, USA. art@HOWjournal.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119ch.

Media: All. Deadline: Open
Solo, group, and concept-based exhibits for 2010-11 season. $35/10-20, no limit (CD/DVD or email), 1-p concept proposal, résumé.  ⇒ Exhibition Ctte., Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center, Box 6218, Cincinnati OH 45206. show@manifestgallery.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119dj.

Media: All. Deadline: Open
Exhibits by local, regional artists, groups or curators, contemporary or traditional work. No fee/12-20 (sl or CD), letter why like to exhibit, résumé, statement, list, curatorial résumé, etc. if curator. Reception, publicity, Installation help, etc.  ⇒ Indoor Galleries, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St, Annapolis MD 21410. 410-263-5544x16; fax -5114; info@mdhallarts.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119dL.

Media: All. Deadline: Open
Requests must be received at least 2 mo. prior to departure date. Grants for Native artists to travel to different regions of country to exchange artistic knowledge and skills w/ other Native artists. No fee, images (photos, sl, CD or DVD), tribal documentation, appl, narrative, budget, etc. Up to $1.5k ea.  ⇒ Dawn Spears, National Native Artist Exchange, New England Fdn for the Arts, 145 Tremont St 7th Fl, Boston MA 02111. 617-951-0010x525; fax -0016; dspears@nefa.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119ds.

Media: All. Deadline: Open
International. Displays in airport gallery for up to 6 mos. No fee/images (CD or photos), application, cover letter, proposal, etc. Installation and curatorial help as needed.  ⇒ Susanna H. Peredo, WestEnd Art Gallery, SD County Regional Airport Authority, Box 82776, San Diego CA 92138-2776, USA. speredo@san.org; http://xrl.us/AOM110cu.

GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS

Media: All. Deadline: Mar 5 |+|
W/in 100 miles from Phila. Develop and present innovative and engaging art-making sessions to seniors at sites throughout Philadelphia. Contact for details. $2.5k.  ⇒ Genevieve Coutroubis, NewCourtland Artist Fellowship, Center for Emerging Visual Arts, 237 S 18th Ste 3A, Philadelphia PA 19103. 215-546-7775x11; Genevieve@cfeva.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119bh.

Media: PA. Deadline: Mar 9
Clark County. Paint work on assigned utility boxes in West Las Vegas. No fee/7 (CD), résumé, appl. $2.25 to ea. of 7.  ⇒ Patrick Gaffey, Zap in Historic West Las Vegas, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Dr, Las Vegas NV 89121. http://xrl.us/AOM119am.

Media: PA. Deadline: Mar 10 ~
Nor. Cal. Auction sale of work on theme of “charity" and/or “economy" to raise find for nonprofit. $35/1, fee goes to non-profit of choice (if listed on site), as do proceeds of sale.  ⇒ Elmer Capule, Paint A Better Tomorrow Art Auction, Invisible Hand of the Philanthropist, 1633 Bayshore Hwy #127, Burlingame CA 94010. 650-652-9876; elmer@ihpmovement.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119cL.

Media: SC. Deadline: Mar 12 |+|
OR WA ID. 24-mo. exhibit of human-scale outdoor sculpture, esp. if expressing movement and elegance. No fee/10 (callforentry.org), statement, list. $3k rental for ea + up to $1k for transportation, etc, + possible purchase.  ⇒ Valerie Otani, Temporary Sculpture Installation, Beaverton Arts Commission, 4755 SW Griffith Dr, Beaverton OR 97005. 503-526-2288; otani@easystreet.net; http://xrl.us/AOM119bb.

Media: All. Deadline: Mar 12
Hand deliver for jury. Juried exhibit. $25/1, $5 ea add’l. (actual work). Jury: Joyce Jarrett Thor, artist.  ⇒ April 2010 Regional Art Exhibition, Fredericksburg Ctr for the Creative Arts, 813 Sophia St, Fredericksburg VA 22401. 540-373-5646; curator_main_gallery@fccava.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119ca.

Media: PU SC IN etc. Deadline: Mar 12 #
Local. Temporary art projects at Pioneer Square’s Occidental Park for 1 or more weeks, June thu Sep 2010. No fee, work samples (CD or DVD or URL) showing related work, 1-3 distinct proposals w/ budgets, etc. $2k/wk.  ⇒ Victoria Schoenburg, ArtSparks, Seattle Off. of Arts & Cultural Affairs, Box 94748, Seattle WA 98124-4748. 206-684-7031; victoria.schoenburg@seattle.gov; http://xrl.us/AOM119g.

Media: All (x VI IN). Deadline: Mar 13
W/in 100 mi of New Castle. Juried show. $20/2 (actual work). Jury: Eric C. Shiner, cur., Andy Warhol Mus.,Pittsburgh.  ⇒ 37th Ann. Regional, The Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E Leasure Av, New Castle PA 16101. 724-652-2882; fax -657-8786; hoytexhibits@hoytartcenter.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119cj.

Media: All x(VI PE VI). Deadline: Mar 15 |+|
Chicago metropolitan area. Competition for students 30 or younger enrolled full time in visual arts college or university degree prg. No fee/6 (online or CD), app. $18k+.  ⇒ 2010 Visual Arts Competition, Union League Civic & Arts Fdn, 65 West Jackson Bl, Chicago IL 60604. 312-435-5961; fax -427-7624; civicandarts@ulcc.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119bk.

Media: All. Deadline: Mar 15 CHANGE
Delaware Valley. Immediate, short-term, project-based grants to women and trans people who create art for social change. No fee, application, budget, project description, etc. Up to $2.5k.  ⇒ Art and Change Grant, The Leeway Fdn, 1315 Walnut St Ste 832, Phila PA 19107. 215-545-4078; fax -4021; info@leeway.org; http://xrl.us/AOM118cn.

Media: 2D 3D. Deadline: Mar 15
w/in 150 mi. of Peoria. 2-day art fair (Jun 5 & 6) attended by 10k. $35/5 (including one of booth) via JuriedArtServices.com, $125 booth fee if accepted. $15k, promotion.  ⇒ Stacy Peterson-Steiner, 5th Ann. Junction City Art Fair, Peoria Art Guild, 203 Harrison, Peoria IL 61602. 309-671-1093; fax -637-7334; artfair@peoriaartguild.org; http://xrl.us/AOM108bg.

Media: All. Deadline: Mar 15
Western PA. Juried show, esp. of works exemplifying intersection of art and technology. $25/5 (CD/DVD), résumé, proposal form. Various awards.  ⇒ Kim Chestney Harvey, 2010 Design, Art and Technology Awards and Exhibition, Pittsburgh Technology Council, 2000 Technology Dr, Pittsburgh PA 15219. 412-918-4223; kharvey@pghtech.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119ed.

Media: All. Deadline: Mar 15 ~
FL Keys & Key West. Publishing vertical images on cover, vertical or horizontal images on inside pages of Culture 2011 magazine. No fee/3 (photo, print or email), statement, source of inspiration, etc. $750 for 1-time use.  ⇒ Elizabeth Young, Visual Artists Call, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, 1100 Simonton St #2-263, Key West FL 33040. 305-295-4369; fax -4372; artsadmin@keysarts.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119cu.

Media: All. Deadline: Mar 16
NV. Grants for professional artists. No fee/10 (CD or DVD for time-based), appl, etc. $5k ea.  ⇒ Fran Morrow, Artist Fellowship Prg, Nevada Arts Council, Department of Cultural Affairs, 716 N Carson St Ste A, Carson City NV 89701. 775.687.7106; fmorrow@nevadaculture.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119dt.

Media: 2D 3D. Deadline: Mar 19
NC. Juried exhibit of (touchable) work by artists w/ cognitive or physical barrier that restricts normal process of creating visual art. No fee/3 (actual work, ship or deliver). $1.8k+. Jury: Lisë Swensson, exec. dir., Hickory Mus. of Art.  ⇒ Sherry Paylor, Ray of Joy, AAWS, 301 W 4th St, Winston-Salem NC 27101. 336-722-0340; info@associatedartists.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119p.

Media: PH (incl. installations). Deadline: Mar 21
W/in 150 miles of capital. Juried show. $35/5, $5 ea. addl. (email or hand deliver). $1.2k+, purchase prizes, others. Jury: Carrie Haddad, gallerist.  ⇒ Colleen Skiff, 32nd Photo Regional, Fulton St Gallery, 408 Fulton St, Troy NY 12180. 518-274-8464; photoregional@gmail.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119r.

Media: All. Deadline: Mar 25
Ontario (CAN). 4-wk exhibits in window box by emerging artists, esp. if collaborating, who “forget accepted 'rules' and work in a fashion that includes an understanding of flexibility in relation to immediate environment." No fee/5-10 (email), statement, CV, images and descrip. of proposed work. Jury: curators: Simone Rojas-Pick and Jessica Nagy.  ⇒ Simone Rojas-Pick, Intersections: Window Box, Gallery 1313, 1313 Queen St W, Toronto Ontario M6K 1l8, CANADA. 416-536-6778; intersectionsg1313@gmail.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119cd.

Media: DR PA MM PH PR WC FR CE PP SC. Deadline: Mar 26
PA NY NJ DE MD VA WV OH DC. Juried mid-Atlantic regional exhibition for fine art and fine craft. $30/3 (callforentry.org), letter of interest, résumé. $3k+. Jury: Dan Mills, artist, dir., Samek Art Gallery, Bucknell U, Lewisburg, PA.  ⇒ Rick Bryant, Images 2010: The Gallery Exhibition, Central Penn. Festival of the Arts, Box 1023, State College PA 16804. office@arts-festival.com.

Media: SC. Deadline: Mar 26
CO. 1-yr show of durable outdoor sculpture. No fee/unlimited (3 views of ea, via callforentry.org). $500 ea. selected, installation, etc.  ⇒ Suzanne Janssen, The Art Advocacy Project (TAAP), City of Loveland AIPP Prog., 503 N Lincoln Av, Loveland CO 80537. 970-962-2490; jansss@ci.loveland.co.us; http://xrl.us/AOM108aj.

Media: 2D. Deadline: Mar 28
NV DC. Contest for Tequila Ambhar label design. No fee/1 (11_h x 17_h -26_h x 32_h or clear photo if too heavy to ship). $4.5k.  ⇒ Robert Rich, “Our Bottle, Your Vision" Design Competition, Santo Spirits Inc., 4015 Guadalupe St, Austin TX 78751. 512- 538-0414; contests@santospirits.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119c.

Media: PA PU. Deadline: Mar 31
Forsyth Cty and surrounding (Yadkin, Stokes, Davidson, Davie, Surry) and artists who have ties to Winston-Salem. RFP for professional artists to transform 5 inoperable, corrugated metal doors (formerly fire doors) to be hung on side walls of new HanesBrands Theatre in new Downtown Center for Arts. $10/5 (via http://intothearts.slideroom.com), project proposal, bio. $5k total.  ⇒ Rebecca Parker, Downtown Center for the Arts RFQ, Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, 305 West 4th St, Winston-Salem NC 27101. 336-722-2585x121; rparker@intothearts.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119cp.

Media: All. Deadline: Mar 31
Must take place in Baltimore. Grants for projects taking place in Baltimore, must be ny nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations and municipal agencies or individuals and organizations w/ tax-exempt fiscal sponsor. No fee, letter of community or neighborhood support, appl. $2.5-10k.  ⇒ Kresge Arts in Baltimore, Baltimore Community Fdn, 2 East Read St 9th Fl, Baltimore MD 21202. 410-332-4172x160; scordi@bcf.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119ba.

Media: SC. Deadline: Mar 31 #
W/in 50-miles of Chattanooga. 18-mo. exhibit of functional or non-functional, existing or proposed in newly constructed park. No fee/10 (CD), résumé, letter of interest, 3refs., etc. $3.75k stipend ea.  ⇒ Peggy Townsend, Jefferson Heights Park Public Art Proj., City of Chattanooga Parks and Rec, 1102 South Watkins St, Chattanooga TN 37404. 423-643-6096; peggywoodtown@gmail.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119bj.

Media: 2D x(VI giclee). Deadline: Apr 2
CT MA NJ NY PA VT. Juried exhibit related to it. $25/2, $5 ea addl, max 7 tot. (CD-PC). $1.5k. Jury: Mary Anna Goetz, landscape painter.  ⇒ Eric Angeloch, Regional Exhibition, Woodstock School of Art, Box 338, Woodstock NY 12498. 845-679-2388; fax -3208; wsart@earthlink.net; http://xrl.us/AOM119aq.

Media: 2D 3D. Deadline: Apr 5
TN. Display in airport cases. No fee/10 (callforentry.org) résumé, etc. $.5-1k ea.  ⇒ Caroline Carlisle, Flying Solo Exhibit. Series, Arts at the Airport Fdn, One Terminal Dr Ste 501, Nashville TN 37214. 615-275-1614; arts@nashintl.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119dq.

Media: PH. Deadline: Apr 12
Los Angeles County. RFP for 1-night installations, esp. those that invite audiences to actively participate and interact w/ work. No fee/10 (CD), cover page, narrative, site map & photo, budget, etc -- 7 copies ea. $1.5-2.5k ea.  ⇒ Malina Moore, Glow, Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division, Box 2200, Santa Monica CA 90407-2200. 310-458-8350; malina.moore@smgov.net; http://xrl.us/AOM119ar.

Media: All. Deadline: Apr 13
ICA. If chosen, create 50 small works on 6x6' unprimed MDF (or self-supplied supports) in 50 days. $25/3, no max (CD/DVD, sl), proposed theme, additional $75 if chosen. Jury: Marian Parmenter, co-founder, SF MOMA Artists Gallery.  ⇒ Melinda Lightfoot, 50-50 Show, Sanchez Art Ctr, 1220-B Linda Mar Bl, Pacifica CA 94044. 650-355-1894; info@sanchezartcenter.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119ek.

Media: 2D 3D (low relief). Deadline: Apr 15
WA. 6-mo. exhibit in convention center. No fee/10 (CD), appl, résumé. Jury: panel drawn from convention center and city government, arts professionals.  ⇒ Marianne Johnson, Convention Center Art, Lynnwood Arts Comm., Box 5008, Lynnwood WA 98046-5008. 425-744-6459; fax -771-1363; mjohnson@ci.lynnwood.wa.us; http://xrl.us/AOM109at.

Media: All. Deadline: Apr 16
FL. Juried show of emerging, under-recognized and established younger and mid-career artists. $35/3 (callforentry.org). $3k. Jury: Linda Norden, cur., writer, dir. CUNY Graduate Center’s Amie and Tony James Gallery, NYC.  ⇒ 59th Ann. All Florida Juried, Boca Raton Mus. of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton FL 33432. 561-392-2500; info@bocamuseum.org; http://xrl.us/AOM97w.

Media: All xPE. Deadline: Apr 16
Past and present residents of Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood, Wyandot counties in OH, and Lenawee and Monroe counties in MI. Juried regional exhibit. $30/1-3 (callforentry.org). Jury: Kathryn Reeves, artist, prof. art, Purdue U, and Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art at the Carnegie, Heather Pasanti.  ⇒ Karen Serota, 92st Annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, Toledo Museum of Art, Box 1013, Toledo OH 43697. 419-255-8000x7374; kserota@toledomuseum.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119ex.

Media: All x(FI VI PE AU CR JE). Deadline: Apr 17 ~
CA. Juried exhibit. $15/1, no limit (sl, photos or prints). Unspecified awards. Jury: Grace Kook-Anderson, cur. of exhibitions for Laguna Art Mus.  ⇒ Larry Newton, California Open, Long Beach Arts, 5372 Long Beach Blv, Long Beach CA 90814. sslarry@yahoo.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119dh.

Media: All. Deadline: Apr 30
MT. Grants to honor innovative ideas, practices and contributions. $10/10-20 (online only), statement, résumé, appl. $3k ea.  ⇒ Kristin Han Burgoyne, Artist Innovation Awards, Montana Arts Council. 406-444-6449; khan@mt.gov; http://xrl.us/AOM108r.

Media: 2D 3D. Deadline: May 1
CO. Juried exhibit of responses to work of Henry Moore. $25/5 (callforentry.org).  ⇒ Moore Inspired, Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York St, Denver CO 80206. eldredl@botanicgardens.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119df.

Media: PA DR PS PH MM CO JE WC PR FR SC CE CU DI. Deadline: May 1 ~
Hand deliver for jury. Juried show. $15/1 no limit. $2k.  ⇒ Susan White, 33rd Annual Juried, Vacaville Art League, 718 E Monte Vista Av, Vacaville CA 95688. 707-448-8712; fax same; vacavilleartgallery@castles.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119dg.

Media: VI. Deadline: Current (Mar ‘10) #
DC. TV show about area’s art scene: infomercials about arts organization, artistic interpretations of one’s work, docs., slides, etc. 5-5 min. No fee/1 (DVD w/ quick time or .mov + regular (DVD), URL, producer info, vid. release form. $500K.  ⇒ Don Napoleon, Art (202) TV, DC Comm. on the Arts and Humanities, 410 8th St NW Ste 500, Washington DC 20004. 240 605 6537; don@gearshift.tv; http://xrl.us/AOM119w.

Media: JE GL CE CR. Deadline: Open
Pacific NW. Selling work suitable for gifts. No fee, email small jpg attachments, w/ info about work and artists or send URL w/ name.  ⇒ Nichole DeMent, Gift Gallery, ArtsWest, Box 16152, Seattle WA 98116-0152. nicholed@artswest.org; http://xrl.us/AOM108w.

Media: Architecture, the environment, Social justice. Deadline: Open #
CA. Support for early-stage projects (in CA HI & NM) w/ artistic overlay: seed money, working in collab. w/ other funding sources to leverage additional support. No fee, 1-pg letter of inquiry w/ no attachments. $2-5k.  ⇒ Marina Drummer, Grants, LEF Fdn, 121 Circle Rd, San Rafael CA 94903. 415-499-9591; fax -9592; marina@lef-marina@lef-foundation.org; http://xrl.us/AOM117cb.

Media: All. Deadline: Open
FL. Exhibitions in current year and beyond, by artists and collectors. No fee/10 (sl or CD-pc), slide list, résumé.  ⇒ Exhibition Ctte., Ormond Memorial Art Mus., 78 E Granada Bl, Ormond Beach FL 32176. 386-676-3347; omam78e@aol.com; http://xrl.us/AOM113dk.

Media: NM DI VI BA IN works on paper. Deadline: Open ~ #
Midwest US. 1-mo. solo in site-specific installation sub-art gallery housed within Art Bank commercial gallery. No fee, submit DVD interview w/ artist describing work and what informs it, bio, statement, images of work (as jpgs). DVD be reformatted as continuous loop played during exhibit, promotion, reception. Jury: Cy McQuigg, artist-curator.  ⇒ Cy McQuigg, Exhibition Space, Art Bank Gallery, Reading Room On Mass Gallery, 811 Mass A, Indianapolis IN 46204. readingroomonmass@hotmail.com .

GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS

Media: NM MSC. Deadline: Apr 10
Reside in UK or Republic of Ireland and activity must take place there. Awards to support imaginative and experimental arts projects that investigate biomedical science. No fee, proposal, etc. Up to 30k BPS.  ⇒ Arts Awards 2010, Wellcome, Gibbs Bldg, 215 Euston Rd, London NW1 2BE, UK. +44 (0)20 7611 7222; arts@wellcome.ac.uk; http://xrl.us/AOM100ep.

MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

Media: All. Deadline: Apr 1
Local. Group of artists. $30/10 (callforentry.org), appl, résumé, statement, bio., then meet in person w/ 8 original works, then $80/yr. Exhibitions, etc.  ⇒ Lia Newman, Artists Association Professional Membership, Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh NC 27601. 919-821-2787; fax -0383; lnewman@artspacenc.org; http://xrl.us/AOM108v.

Media: SC. Deadline: Apr 10
International. Member-run artist organization w/ over 70 years presenting high quality exhibitions of work by leading US and international professional sculptors. $20/8-12 (CD), résumé, inventory sheet, reviews, etc.  ⇒ Beth Ann Morrison, Membership Review, Sculptors Guild, 110 Greene St Ste 401, NY NY 10012, USA. 212- 431- 5669; fax same; sculptorsguild@gmail.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119em.

Media: CE FR GL JE ME MM PA PH PR WO etc. Deadline: Apr 16
AL FL GA KY LA MD MI NC SC TN VA WV DC. Membership of craft professionals. $30/8 (callforentry.org), booth fees for exhibition. Sell through annual fair and year-round gallery and shop.  ⇒ Standards Ctte., Piedmont Craftsmen, 601 North Trade St, Wiinston-Salem NC 27101. 3363-725-1516; members@piedmontcraftsmen.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119ef.

Media: 2D 3D. Deadline: Open
International. Supports, encourages and promotes 2- and 3-D arts. No fee/6, £35-£149 annual fee. Exhibition opportunities, art supply discounts, online gallery, etc.  ⇒ Laura Elliott, International Association of 2 & 3 Dimensional Art, IATTDA, 8 Greenwood, 47 Wayland Close, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG129LA, UK. 07939282766; info@iattda.co.uk; http://xrl.us/AOM95bc.

Media: PR. Deadline: Open
Professional fine art printmakers. No fee/10 (sl or CD), résumé, $40/yr. Exhibitions, demonstrations, online portfolio, newsletter. Jury: SAGA Council members.  ⇒ Membership Cttee, Society of American Graphic Artists, 32 Union Square Rm 1214, NY NY 10003. http://xrl.us/AOM113x.

POLITICAL AND PEACE

Media: 2D. Deadline: Mar 5 |+|
Juried show of work that pertains to international affairs and global issues. $10/3. Jury: Elizabeth Corden, Jan Potts, gallerists.  ⇒ Mary Dola, Juried Show, World Affairs Council of Nor. California, 312 Sutter St Ste 200, SF CA 94108. 415- 293-4626; worldaffairsart@gmail.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119cr.

Media: SC DR PA PH IN. Deadline: Mar 26 |+|
International. Exhibit exploring “the intertwining of war and body" -- how the body in war is transformed, classified, displayed, utilized, represented and produced. No fee/3+ (email), synopsis of why work appropriate, CV, bio, availability between 8th and 13th June 2010. Participate in conference.  ⇒ Sarah Maltby, War and the Body Exhibition, City University, Department of Sociology, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB, UK. maltby@warandmedia.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119fb.

Media: NM etc. Deadline: Mar 15
International. Collaboration by Roma/Gypsy contemporary and new media artists to act as active participants “in solidarity w/ events and people that provoked his/her work," discussion in Belgrade, final presentation in Venice 2011. No fee, narrative, motivation letter, visual materials (links to videos, websites, etc). Jury: Suzana Milevska, Vladan Jeremic, Rena Raedle and Enisa Eminovska.  ⇒ Call The Witness, 2nd Roma Pavilion, USA. callthewitness@gmail.com.

Media: PA DR PH SC MM IN. Deadline: Mar 30 |+|
Juried exhibit of works from American and Iraqi artists examining themes of violent conflict, war, displacement, and personal identity. No fee/ (CD + hardcopies, email or on line), 1-para statement. $1k, featured artist status, all entries displayed online.  ⇒ Tricia Heuring, The Art of Conflict: Identity in Conflict and Displacement, Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project, 1346 Westwood Hills Rd, St. Louis Park MN 55426. 612-978-5566; submissions@reconciliationproject.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119ab.

PUBLIC ART

Media: PU SC. Deadline: Mar 3 #
Preference to Palm Beach County area residents. RFQ for work in new public plaza, to bolster Delray Beach’s rich artistic traditions, redevelopment efforts, welcome visitors, reflect historic nature, cultural heritage of African American settlers. No fee/ (CD & printout) letter of interest, résumé, appl. $15k.  ⇒ Vince A. Wooten, Call to Artists - W. Atlantic Plaza, Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), 20 N Swinton Av, Delray Beach FL 33444. wooten@ci.delray-beach.fl.us; http://xrl.us/AOM119bt.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 4 #
|+| RFQ for site specific work for new tech college, to reflect community, topography and traditions of Region and County. No fee/10 (CD or online at dcgrants.org ), letter of interest, résumé, etc. $133k.  ⇒ Jim Glenn, Mountainland Applied Tech. Coll. Pub. Art, Utah Division of Arts & Museums, 617 East South Temple, Salt Lake City UT 84102. 801-533-3585; jglenn@utah.gov; http://xrl.us/AOM119au.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 9 |+| #
RFQ for artist/team to collaborate w/ Discovery Museum Project Team on overall project design, developing site-integrated work w/ educational theme of water. No fee/6 (callforentry.org), résumé, statement of intent, 3 refs. $450k.  ⇒ Ellen Martin, Discovery Museum Project, The City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places, Box 580, Ft Collins CO 80522. 970-416-2789; emartin@fcgov.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119cc.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 11 #
RFQ for exterior site-specific work, esp. if sustainable and green design, at 1 of 2 reservoirs (committee makes choice). No fee/16 (callforentry.org), letter of interest, résumé, refs, list. $150k for ea. of 2.  ⇒ Jason Huff, Reservoir Projects, City of Seattle Off. of Arts & Cultural Affairs, Box 94748, Seattle WA 98124-4748. 206-684-7278; jason.huff@seattle.gov; http://xrl.us/AOM119ep.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 11 #
RFQ for highly experienced public artist to collaborate w/ consultant planning team for Water Pollution Control Plant Master Plan (PMP). No fee/12 (representing no more than 7 works, via www.callforentry.org, CD, DVD or URL if appropriate), statement of interest, summary, résumé, etc. $120k.  ⇒ Patricia Walsh, Water Pollution Control Plant Master Plan, San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Prog., 170 W San Carlos St, San Jose CA 95113. 408-277-5144x18; fax 3160; patricia.walsh@sanjoseca.gov; http://xrl.us/AOM119eL.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 12 |+| #
RFQ for site-specific wall-mounted work art which shows hand of artist in materials (milled cedar from fallen tree available if desired) for first floor fireplace hearth of new alum center. No fee/10 (CD), cover letter, résumé, etc. $1.3 m total. Jury: Jori Bourret, IIDA, SRG Partnership; Ed Carpenter, public artist; John Hamilton, dir., OSH Physical Plant; et. al.  ⇒ Meagan Atiyeh, Ford Alumni Cente Proj., Oregon Arts Comm., 775 Summer St NE Ste 200, Salem OR 97301-1284. 503-986-0084; meagan.atiyeh@biz.state.or.us; http://xrl.us/AOM119dz.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 12 #
RFQ for artists/team w/ experience w/early integration practices and experience working collaboratively w/a project design team., create signature work. No fee/8 (callforentry.org), statement of interest, résumé, etc. $85k.  ⇒ Brooke Jones, Stapleton Library Proj., Denver Off. of Cultural Affairs Public Art Prg., 201 W Colfax Av Dpt 1007, Denver CO 80202. 720-865-4302; brooke.jones@denvergov.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119bv.

Media: PU SC. Deadline: Mar 17 #
RFQ for very durable exterior work or series of works that will signify entrance or access points to Village of Arts neighborhood. No fee/10 (CD), résumé, list, statement of interest, etc. $50k.  ⇒ Ann Wykell, Village of the ArtsProj., Bradenton DDA Public Art Advisory Board, 101 Old Main St., Bradenton FL 34205. awykell@ddabradenton.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119bs.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 18 #
RFP for “seating and shelter from weather while introducing unique design elements to streetscape environment." No fee/2-9 (printouts, photos, CD, etc), descriptive list, résumé, 3 refs, proposal. $49.999k.  ⇒ Charles St. Bus Shelter (#10-18), RIPTA, 265 Melrose St, Providence RI 02907. 401-784-9500x214; balmonte@ripta.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119db.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 26 |+| #
RFQ for site-specific work to enhance and activate 1-mile stretch of streetscape downtown. No fee/8 (callforentry.org), statement of interest, résumé, etc. $180k.  ⇒ Kendall Peterson, 14th St Streeetscape, Denver Off. of Cultural Affairs Public Art Prg, 201 W Colfax Av Dpt 1007, Denver CO 80202. 303-342-2523; kendall.peterson@denvergov.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119de.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 26 #
RFQ for work for new state-of-the-art Police Crime Lab. No fee/8 (callforentry.org), statement of interest, résumé, etc. $330k.  ⇒ Brooke Jones, Police Crime Lab Project, Denver Off. of Cultural Affairs Public Art Prg, 201 W Colfax Av Dpt 1007, Denver CO 80202. 303-342-2523; brooke.jones@denvergov.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119bu.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 29 |+| #
International. RFQ for 2D and/or 3D exterior work, which can be discreet or integrated w/ project site locations, for major traffic corridor. No fee/10 (CD/DVD), appl, bio, CV, list. $592.5 CAD. Jury: City of Edmonton rep., architect or engineer, artist representatives, community member.  ⇒ Quesnell Bridge/Whitemud Freeway Public Art Project, Edmonton Arts Council, 10440-108 Av, Edmonton Alberta T5H 3Z9, CANADA. fax 780-4424-2787; publicart@edmontonarts.ca; http://xrl.us/AOM119y.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 29 |+| #
International. RFQ for exterior or interior work, which can be discreet or integrated to building and site locations, for new police station. No fee/10 (CD/DVD), appl, bio, CV, list. $150k CAD. Jury: City of Edmonton rep., architect or engineer, artist representatives, community member.  ⇒ EPS Southwest Division Public Art Project, Edmonton Arts Council, 10440-108 Av, Edmonton Alberta T5H 3Z9, CANADA. fax 780-4424-2787; publicart@edmontonarts.ca; http://xrl.us/AOM119aa.

Media: 2D PU. Deadline: Mar 30 #
RFQ for work on walls near new entry mezzanine, using materials such as: mosaic, glass, porcelain ceramic or stainless steel. No fee/15 (CD), list, résumé, statement, etc. $50-75k per station.  ⇒ Arts for Transit, Re: 63rd Street Station, Metropolitan Transit Authority, 347 Madison Av 5th Fl, NY NY 10017. 212-878-7234; artsfortransit@mtahq.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119dp.

Media: PU. Deadline: Apr 1 #
RFP for work to “begin to advance goals of community to become more of an art destination," w/ “community focus' and “a beach or natural sense or theme.' No fee/6 (CD/DVD), design for proposed, appl, budget, résumé. $15-20k. Jury: City of Lincoln City Public Arts Ctte.  ⇒ Sandy Pfaff, Public Parks 2010, Lincoln City Public Arts Ctte., Box 50, Lincoln City OR 97367. 541-996-1271; lcartscommittee@lincolncity.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119cz.

Media: PU. Deadline: Apr 1 #
RFQ for site specific work 80' traffic circle, to serve as marker / gateway / welcome to new campus. No fee/10 (CD or online at dcgrants.com), letter of interest, résumé, etc. $140k.  ⇒ Jim Glenn, USU Vernal Traffic Circle Proj., Utah Division of Arts & Museums, 617 East South Temple, Salt Lake City UT 84102. 801-533-3585; jglenn@utah.gov; http://xrl.us/AOM119as.

Media: PU. Deadline: Apr 30
RFQ for durable, outdoor work to serve as access point into Balloon Museum, Balloon Fiesta Park and Land Arts. No fee/10 (callforentry.org), letter of intent, résumé, budget outline. $128k. Jury: Balloon Mus. Art Selection Ctte.  ⇒ Matthew S. Carter, Balloon Land Arts Proj., City of Albuquerque Public Art Prog., Public Art Prg DMD/CIP, Box 1293, Albuquerque NM 87103. 505-768-3837; j.carter@cabq.gov.

PUBLIC ART

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 5 #
w/in 300 mi. of El Paso. RFQ for artists/teams for project at bridge in downtown El Paso. No fee/6 (callforentry.org), letter of interest, descrip, résumé. $90k.  ⇒ Marisol Lopez, Stanton Bridge Proj., City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs, 2 Civic Center Plaza 6th Fl, El Paso TX 79901. 915-541-4257; lopezma@elpasotexas.gov; http://xrl.us/AOM119by.

Media: Mural PU. Deadline: Mar 5 #
NE IA ND SD KS MO MN IO WI IL MI MN IN OH CO WY. RGQ for durable (metal, ceramic/brick, mosaics of suitable materials) mural for front entrance of college of technical agriculture bldg. $5/20 (online or 1 video), image descriptions, résumé, 3 refs., etc. $72k.  ⇒ J.D. Hutton, Exterior mural: NCTA facility, The Nebraska Arts Council, 1004 Farnam St Plaza Lev, Omaha NE 68102-1885. 402-595-2142; fax -2334; jayne.hutton@nebraska.go; http://xrl.us/AOM119dr.

Media: AU PU. Deadline: Mar 22 #
WA OR BC. RFQ to create route-specific soundscape of RapidRide A Line. No fee/5-10 (audio or video on CD/DVD- iTunes compatible), online appl, image list, résumé, letter of interest, etc. $20k.  ⇒ Tamar Benzikry-Stern, RapidRide A Line Soundscape Project, 4Culture Public Art, 101 Prefontaine Av S, Seattle WA 98104. 206-296-8692; tamar.benzikry@4culture.org; http://xrl.us/AOM119ak.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 26 #
Greater Philadelphia area. RFQ for permanent work to be seen by 10s of thousands each day, help create more inviting and dynamic transit environment, foster feeling of pride w/in surrounding community. No fee/8 (CD), approach statement, résumé, image identification form. $150k.  ⇒ Marsha Moss, Margaret & Orthodox Proj., SEPTA Art in Transit Prg, 220 Locust Str 27-D, Philadelphia PA 19106. 215-925-3384; marshamoss@aol.com; http://xrl.us/AOM119ad.

Media: PA Mural. Deadline: Apr 1 #
UT. RFQ for representational monumental painting or mural for entry corridor of this research and classroom facility. No fee/10 (CD or 3 min DVD), letter of interest, résumé, etc. $100k.  ⇒ Jim Glenn, USU Vernal Mural Project, Utah Division of Arts & Museums, 617 East South Temple, Salt Lake City UT 84102. 801-533-3585; jglenn@utah.gov; http://xrl.us/AOM119at.

Media: PU. Deadline: Apr 5 + #
CA. RFQ for 3 stations for extension on Silver Line. No fee/12 (CD or sl), letter of interest, résumé, list, 2 refs. $200-300k ea.  ⇒ Rebecca Banyas, Silver Line Ext. Pub Art, Metro Art, One Gateway Plaza 99-19-4, LA CA 90012-2952. 213-922-4278; banyasr@metro.net; http://xrl.us/AOM119dm.

OUTSIDE US

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 29 #
Canada. RFP for exterior 2- or 3-D work for new fire station. No fee/10 (CD/DVD), proposal summary, proposal images, budget form, appl, bio, CV, list. $49.92 CAD. Jury: City of Edmonton rep., architect or engineer, artist representatives, community member.  ⇒ Ellerslie Fire Station Public Art Project, Edmonton Arts Council, 10440-108 Av, Edmonton Alberta T5H 3Z9, CANADA. fax 780-4424-2787; publicart@edmontonarts.ca; http://xrl.us/AOM119z.

Media: PU. Deadline: Mar 29 #
UK. Commissioning artist to work w/ local groups to produce an innovative art work in Whitefield Park. No fee/10 (CD or sl). £20 k.  ⇒ Tony Trehy, Whitefield Park Project, Bury Art Gallery, Moss Street, Bury, BL9 0BN, UK. 0161 253 5869; t.trehy@bury.gov.uk; http://xrl.us/AOM119eg.