Category: Call for Artists

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Imagine Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking artists who work with glass to submit entries to our 2^nd “Call to Artists” exhibition entitled OP ART/GLASS. We are seeking submissions that demonstrate optical illusions or effect.

The juried OP ART/GLASS exhibit will showcase works of art, fabricated in glass, that explore optical effects through technique, movement, flashing or vibrating design, optical configurations or repeated patterns. Defining optical will be left to the artist to be interpreted for the exhibition through the judging.  The goal is to showcase the artist’s creativity as they explore visual illusions and perceptions using glass and its profound qualities.

Exhibition Information and Dates

1. Submission period opens: September 7, 2020
2. Submission deadline: October 11, 2020
3. Notification of acceptance via email no later: October 14, 2020
4. Selected artwork due at Imagine Museum: November 16 – 20, 2020
   1. Hand-delivered: To hand deliver artists MUST schedule an appointment with Gallery Manager, Christian Zvonik at czvonik@imaginemuseum.com or 727-300-1700 ext. 108
5. Jurors will select awardees, who will then be notified by Brianna Sharpe – artist(s) are encouraged to be present to receive award
6. Members Preview Reception and Artists Awards Ceremony: Friday, January 15, 2020, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
7. Art Pick-up/Return Shipping to begin: April 19, 2021
   1. Pick-up works by appointment with Gallery Manager, Christian Zvonik at czvonik@imaginemuseum.com or 727-300-1700 ext. 108
8. For general exhibition information or questions related to the IM Call to Artists, contact: Imagine Museum, Registrar, Brianna Sharpe at bsharpe@imaginemuseum.com or 727.300.1700 ext. 113

How to Submit Artworks

1. Please read Criteria and Guidelines carefully.
2. Artwork must have been created within the last 3 years.
3. Download the application online at imaginemuseum.com.
4. Selection process: Originality, creativity, quality and complexity of workmanship, artistry and impact as represented in the images submitted will determine acceptance into the show. 

Entry Procedure

1. Download the entry form at: https://www.imaginemuseum.com/collections
2. Complete the entry form, including bio and narrative about the work(s) submitted.
3. Check box to agree to Terms and Conditions.
4. Save the entry form as: Yourlastname_Firstname_OP ART Entryform.
5. Email the entry form and images(s) to: Brianna Sharpe at bsharpe@imaginemuseum.com
6. Label your image files with your last name, title of the piece and entry#, Example: LastName_Title_#1.
7. Image files must be JPEG only; no smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side; file resolution of 300 ppi/dpi; maximum file size 3 MB. Detail images may be submitted along with images that fully captures the artwork and optical effect of the piece(s).

Entry Fee

Each applicant may submit up to 3 pieces.

Application fee for submissions is: $35 for one (1) submission; $60 for two (2) submissions; and $85 for three (3) submissions.

Entry Fee can be paid online at www.imaginemusuem.com or send a check to Imagine Museum and indicate in the subject line that the payment is for Call-to-Artist: Op Art/GLASS

Criteria and Guidelines

1. Artworks submitted must explore the theme of optical illusion or effects using the glass material.
2. Work submitted must be made within the last three (3) years.
3. IM Call to Artists is open to anyone 18 years or older and working in the field of studio glass art.
4. Artists may submit up to three (3) pieces of their artwork.
5. All work must be original concept, design and execution.
6. All works submitted must be at least 75%
7. Submitted images may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this exhibition by Imagine Museum. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
8. All accepted entries must be received ready for proper install or with limited assembly.
9. Hanging works must have suitable hardware for installation – 50 lb. weight limit *(special exceptions may apply).
10. Pedestal and floor works must be suitable for proper display – 75 lb. weight limit *(special exceptions may apply).
11. Imagine Museum will insure work in its possession during the exhibition. Artists are responsible for providing their own insurance while the work is in transit.
12. No substitutions for submissions will be accepted once application and images are received. All submissions at FINAL.

Shipping

1. Shipping to Imagine Museum is the responsibility of the artists. Detailed delivery and shipping instructions will be emailed to each artists with the acceptance notification.

2. All work must be shipped in sturdy packaging and include any necessary assembly instructions for display.

3. Imagine Museum will cover return shipping cost for works on display. If you desire the work to be shipped to a different address other than the one given on the application, you must let Brianna Sharpe know prior to the close of the exhibition. Your works will be returned to you in safe and proper packing material.

Awards

A select group of art professionals will juror the exhibition and award the following:

• Best of Show: $2,000
• 2^nd: $1,000
• 3^rd: $500

Acceptance / Placement of Work

• No substitutions for accepted artwork will be allowed. All work must remain on display until the conclusion of the exhibit April 18, 2021.
• All artwork is subject to review and placement discretion by the Curatorial Staff at Imagine Museum. Exhibit selection is based on relevance to the theme and stated criteria. Placement in the gallery is the sole discretion of the Curatorial Staff at Imagine Museum.
• All works shown may be available for sale by the artist. Imagine Museum will refer all interested parties directly to the artist or preferred representative and seeks no percentage of possible sales.

The City of Tampa Division of Arts & Cultural Affairs invites artists and artist-led teams residing in the Florida to submit qualifications for potential inclusion the 2020-2021 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool. The purpose of the Pool is to commission more regional artists for local projects such as Mayor Castor’s Art on the Block Program, and to integrate more artwork and artistic elements into citywide infrastructure.
This opportunity is open to all artists residing in Florida, both emerging and established artists, individuals and artist-led teams, and artists working with a wide variety of mediums, who have completed projects for private clients, public agencies or for grassroots/community projects.

This is an Open Call for Artists Who:
• Can bring their talents and collaborative skills to a team
• Recognize the value of community building and working at a grassroots level
• Have an interest in creating artwork for a variety of locations including neighborhoods, parks and transportation related locations
https://www.tampagov.net/art-programs/Info/call-to-artists

Southeastern Guide Dogs is pleased to issue a Call to Artists opportunity to partner with Southeastern Guide Dog’s Puppies On Parade Campaign. Artists will receive a playful puppy sculpture and are encouraged to overlay their own artistic vision on the project, making each sculpture a one-of-a-kind work of art. Puppy Bank Sculptures will be displayed in high traffic locations. Artists are highlighted on signage and an artist stipend is offered. Timing is Spring 2020. For more information please email frances.marinaro@guidedogs.org

Heights Unites Music & Arts Festival Returns February 22, 2020

Tampa, FL – The Heights Unites Music & Arts Festival is making a return to Seminole Heights on February 22, 2020. The event, which have proven to be a successful collaboration between the South Seminole Heights Civic Association (SSHCA) and Brew Bus Brewing, will welcome 13 local and regional bands to perform throughout the day on an outdoor stage and more intimate indoor stage. Additionally, 25 specially selected artists, showcasing a variety of mediums, will be invited to exhibit and sell their work to the expected audience of over 1,500. Contact: Stephen Lytle Phone: 813-403-9236 Email: Info@sshca.org
Heights Unites, as it’s often called, started 3 years ago after the local neighborhood association realized there was a need to bring together and unite the community after tragic events struck the area. The event has now grown into much more than that, raising funds to support community improvement projects in South Seminole Heights and funding a commitment by both Brew Bus and the SSHCA to endow a $25k scholarship fund that would pay out annually to a Hillsborough High School student attending USF. In total the event has raised nearly $20k towards those efforts and the organizers hope to double that number this year.
“Heights Unites has always been about bringing out community together for good,” said Stephen Lytle, SSHCA President, “Now it is one of the most anticipated events in the community each year and it’s great to see everyone having so much fun and helping great causes.”
Each year Heights Unites strives to provide an artistic element to the event that involves those attending. The initial year featured a live mural painting of “Heights Unites” and last year there were interactive art installations attendees could contribute to. This year, festival goers will help select 9 designs that will be added to the Seminole Heights Street Art Trail. The project, a pilot program last year, commissions artists to repurpose stormwater inlets in the community into art installations. There is currently a call for artists to submit designs and those selected at the event will receive $850 for their work. There is a separate call for artists for their annual poster competition in which the selected winner will receive $500 and premier exhibitor space at the event.
For their commitment to the arts and focus on community building the SSHCA has been awarded the Hillsborough County Neighborhood Arts Award in 2017 and 2018 and was awarded “Most Effective Neighborhood Board” by the county in 2019. Similarly, Brew Bus Brewing was awarded the “Best Community Partnership” award in 2019.
It’s clear that the partnership has made a positive impact on the local community and will continue to do so for years to come. This year’s event will take place during the day and into the evening on February 22, 2020 at Brew Bus Brewing in Seminole Heights. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.HeightsUnites.com.
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CALL TO ARTISTS! Reminder that TBBCA valued pARTner Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts Call for Submissions for 50th Anniversary Festival Image is open!
Be a part of history 50 years in the making as in its new home across the river at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts continues to reach exciting new levels of success in its 50th year. Interested artists are invited to submit digitally final concept images that depict a creative representation of how art, music and nature combine to unite us by creating a dynamic and vibrant community. Deadline to submit is September 1, 2019. The winning design will be announced by October 31, 2019 and will be recognized as the “official” image of the 50th Anniversary Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts. The official image will appear on all promotional materials leading up to the February 29th – March 1st, 2020 festival.
The artist whose work is selected will receive:
• A $1,000 cash award
• A featured bio on the GFA website
• Recognition on GFA and participating organizations’ social media sites
• Promotion of artwork reproduced as an “official” image on printed and other materials
GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY
• The GFA competition is open to all artists, fifteen and older
• Artists may submit up to 3 images for consideration
• All entries must be the artist’s original concept and design and must be submitted digitally (2MB or less) to GFA at info@gasparillaarts.com
• Concept image size must be adaptable and suitable for reproduction (scanning, printing) on T-shirts, posters and vertical banners. Limited to no mixed media entries advised
• No images of pirates or of the Gasparilla parades are acceptable
• The image will be used in conjunction with GFA’s logo as well as a special typographic 50th brand mark that is currently being developed
• Artists must include their name, address, phone number and email address when submitting their images
The GFA committee and board will assess the entries. Submissions will be evaluated based on concept, originality, design and marketing adaptability. Some applications may require cropping the image. By entering the contest, you agree that the winning submission will become the property of the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, with the rights associated thereof.
Contact: Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
info@gasparillaarts.com

Tampa International Airport is seeking to commission nine artists to create bold, innovative public art projects as part of a large expansion. Commissions range from $96,898 to $520,000. The Tampa International Airport Call for Artists is now open in CaFE™ (www.callforentry.org)
We are the facilitators and enablers of millions of experiences every year. Travelers making their way, both near and far, have entrusted us to serve as the beginning of new endeavors and the culmination of adventures had. More than an origin point or destination, we embrace our role as a part of a bigger whole, the journey.
Join us as we shape the art and culture of Tampa Bay.
Eligibility
Open to all professional artists/artist teams who:
• demonstrate experience in public art and working with public agencies.
• have completed a commission or sold, at a minimum, one piece of artwork at a value of at least $15,000.
Important Dates
• July 17, 2019 – Response Deadline; applications close at 11:59 p.m. in Mountain Time Zone on deadline date.
• 2020-2024 – Artwork Installation dates range, depending on location.

On or before Friday, June 14, an audio recording of the Artist Outreach Conference held on June 10 at 3 p.m. will be posted here.

Please direct questions via e-mail to James Hanney at jhanney@TampaAirport.com.

CALL TO ARTISTS – TBBCA pARTner Daylighted is currently seeking artists for digital exhibitions in multiple luxury hotel venues with the opportunity to sell the work and receive 100% of the sale.
Daylighted is a San Francisco-based fine art consultancy and services company that creates and manages digital exhibitions of contemporary art by emerging and mid-career artists. The Daylighted mission is to bring fresh, energized and unique art to wider audiences and inject new life into the standard model of how, when and where people interact with art. Daylighted has created the SmArtGallery, a seamless way to exhibit fine art and enjoy a large diversity of ever-changing artworks. Daylighted partners enjoy a responsive selection of locally made art from a portfolio tailored to enhance each of our client’s distinctive signature.
The selected artists will have the opportunity to display their works digitally at Renaissance Tampa Intl Plaza Hotel (Florida), Hyatt Regency Chicago (IL), The William Vale Hotel (NYC), Pullman Hotel (Redwood city, CA), Park Central Hotel (SF, CA) among others.
Artists will also get exposure at all other venues represented by Daylighted and promoted through social media campaigns. Daylighted’s unique business model takes 0% commission on art sales. The selected artist will have the opportunity to sell their work and receive 100% of the sale.
Daylighted team of curators are selecting artists one by one. Please send an email with your portfolio or a link to your website to: betty@daylighted.com
For artists that are selected, Daylighted will send an email with the registration link. The services is free for artists, who receive up to 100% commission when pieces are sold, and Daylighted “exposure and free marketing, and exhibit and display of work in front of a large and elite audience”. https://www.daylighted.com/

Skyway 2020: A Contemporary Collaboration
May 30 – October 11, 2020
This is an open call to artists and art collectives residing in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota counties to submit applications for the exhibition, Skyway 2020: A Contemporary Collaboration. Selected artists will be presented at one of the four participating institutions: the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg; The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota; the Tampa Museum of Art; and the University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa.
Artists working in diverse media and disciplines, including socially-engaged art and participatory projects, are encouraged to submit original artworks and project proposals. Submissions can include, but are not limited to, work on paper, painting, sculpture, photography, video, performance, sound, research-based art, and site-specific installations. Submissions can include examples of works and past projects that provide an overview of the artist’s practice.
Only original works of art completed after December 2017 will be considered for the exhibition.
Artists working in the field of social practice and community-based art initiatives are strongly encouraged to apply. Artists submitting such project proposals are required to provide a detailed work plan, including identifying the community or group they wish to engage, and a description and timeline of proposed activities.
To apply, please visit CallForEntry.com
The deadline for submissions is September 3, 2019.
For more information, email skywaytampabay@gmail.com.
SUBMISSIONS WILL ONLY BE REVIEWED VIA CALLFORENTRY.COM.

TAMPA, Fla. (March 19, 2019) – Amalie Arena and the Tampa Bay Lightning are excited to host the eighth annual Open Call to Artists! During the first seven years of the program, 280 pieces of locally created art have been proudly displayed throughout the building for 1.5 million annual visitors to admire. All the artwork has been for sale, with proceeds going directly to the artist.

Amalie Arena and the Tampa Bay Lightning are looking for artwork to display in the 2019-2020 season and again invite all emerging and established local artists to submit pieces of original artwork. The exhibit’s goal is to display images that embrace and celebrate the greater Tampa Bay community, and that can help the Arena reflect the vibrancy of the area…images that creatively weave in Lightning hockey are certainly a welcomed addition!

Submission deadline is September 6, 2019. A jury composed of representatives from the Tampa Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Dali museum and the Ringling Museum will select the pieces for display on the IOA Suite Level. In addition to being displayed in the building, there is the opportunity to win a cash prize. The top three overall ranked artwork pieces, as scored by the judges, will receive cash prizes of $1,000 each, honorable mentions ranked in the top-10 will receive $250 each and the top three pieces from the youth category (under 18 years old) will also receive $250. All artists will be invited to a reception next Fall at the unveiling of the artwork pieces.

Please visit tampabaylightning.com/art to find information about the exhibition rules, jury, size requirements, and other important information.

To Apply: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=6320

Contest Official Rules: https://nhl.bamcontent.com/images/assets/binary/304370690/binary-file/file.pdf