Call to Artists from Kennedy Heights Art Center

The Kennedy Heights Art Center is seeking submissions for artwork to be displayed in their upcoming juried summer show, "Spark and Fling"!

Spark & Fling
Kennedy Heights Art Center’s Juried Summer Exhibit
June 6 – July 12, 2015

There are no limits to summer and there are so many things to enjoy: the solstice, fireworks, beautiful and natural colors, sparklers, fires, perfect weather, and so much more. Show us what sparks your creativity this summer. All mediums encouraged.

Artwork Submission Procedure:  Artists are invited to submit up to two pieces with a non-refundable entry fee of $25. Members of the Kennedy Artists Collective may submit two pieces at no cost. Fees can be paid online via Paypal at www.kennedyarts.org or by check payable to Kennedy Heights Arts Center.

Online submissions will be accepted until April 27, 2015 by midnight. Artists should email a completed entry form and jpeg images to curator@kennedyarts.org All digital images must use a minimum resolution of 300dpi. Label images with last name and title of work. Quality of images are taken into account during jury process.

Artists will be notified of acceptance the week of May 4, 2015. Artists are responsible for the delivery and removal of their work. Artwork must be delivered during the week of May 26-30, 2015. All accepted work must be professionally presented and ready to install. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 6th from 6-9 pm. The show runs from June 6, 2015 to July 12, 2015.

For more information, call 513.631.4278. 

Keep in mind that Kennedy Heights Art Center is first and foremost a Community Art Center, so you needn't be a professional to enter this show.  Have you been working in a new, untried medium? Have some new work you haven't shown about town yet? Consider submitting! Feel free to pass this opportunity on to artful friends and neighbors.

Kennedy Heights Call for Entries: All Things Unexplained

Kennedy Heights Arts Center is seeking submissions of work in all media for our winter juried show. Deadline for entries in October 23.

 

All Things Unexplained is a juried art exhibition encompassing all facets of myths, folklore and urban legends. These narratives possess a mysterious and eternal story. Relayed by word of mouth or written in books, from fairies to ghosts, mermaids to gods, these tales live on forever. Myths, folklore, and urban legends comprise many genres including oral history, music, proverbs, riddles, popular beliefs, fairy tales, stories, tall tales, and cultural customs. Express your version of any of these themes in any medium of art.  

 

Submission Procedure:
Artists are invited to submit up to three pieces with a non-refundable entry fee of $25. Members of the Kennedy Heights Arts Center's Guild may submit a maximum of four pieces at no cost. Fees can be paid online via Paypal at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H0ruZqm8y6StgEFpGKDrLvbit1I9GhFdQcmY89uT-eClNEBY57j6Sb8uT0jL9sXYcgzAn7bio4DNmu85G05bd8MRxPOBekxb7Ta4QZ60KljJFxHMmIt-JKu_gMEZTj8lvzHHj8IXRq9CpYNSnJKRA_t3C2CxushT_F8yY71N8dLg_x_EOY3SpGDUWJ-2tvh6zvQsQIRr4o1bRliadKIIzTXC-6OJ80VIM8ZnUBT1jyQ=&c=JT76mXPeK99HZonwXf_uy4TL_AiNjc9nI5oxgW9-0Dpky1vtUDHM_w==&ch=CE_YgC5tlpPWoKjdj8E9EzVwQ7Ar0PYWD6w05tIzT9EkPWHzwXtCcQ== or by check payable to Kennedy Heights Arts Center.

Online submissions will be accepted until October 23, 2013. Artists should email a completed entry form and jpeg images to curator@kennedyarts.org. All digital images must use a minimum resolution of 300dpi. Label images with last name and title of work. 

Artists who are accepted into the show are also invited to sell smaller, gift type items in the Micro Gallery Boutique which will accompany All Things Unexplained.  The boutique will be open only during the run of the show, November 26, 2013 - January 4, 2014.  

 

Click here for Artist Application Form and more details.

 

GALLERY AND OFFICE HOURS:

Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Kennedy Heights Arts Center
6546 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213
513-631-4278 | kennedyarts.org   

Society of Illustrators 56 Call for Entries

Accepting entries through November 1st, 2013

Join the premier showcase for illustrators!  All accepted entries will be reproduced in full color in the Illustrators 56 annual and included in the exhibit at the Society of Illustrators, on display January 7 - March 1, 2014.  A selection of 40 works will tour US colleges through June 2015, the 33rd eduational traveling exhibition.

All entries must be entered on the online competition site. 

http://www.societyillustrators.org/Awards-and-Competitions/Annual-Exhibition/Call-for-Entries/Illustrators-56-Call-for-Entries.aspx

COSCBWI Gallery Show in Columbus looking for Submissions

If you are a member of SCBWI, consider submitting to the member art show in Columbus. The Deadline is August 5th.

Society of Illustrators Deadline

Just a reminder that the Society of Illustrators 55th Annual submission deadline is October 26th.

Enter here: http://www.soicompetitions.org/?section=competitions&competition_id=83


Good luck!

Society of Illustrators 55th Annual Call for Entries Poster

Art Academy of Cincinnati grad Chris Sickels (Red Nose Studio) did the poster for this year's Society of Illustrators Call for Entries for its 55th Annual and it is really amazing. (I actually just got mine in the mail today.)

He collaborated with renown designer SooJin Buzelli.

He describes the process here with lots of cool sketches: http://www.rednosestudio.com/rednoseblog/?p=1292

So, If you feel lucky, check out the guidelines here:
http://www.soicompetitions.org/?section=competitions&competition_id=83

The deadline is October 26, 2012.

Call For Entries: Inaugural Jack Davis Humor Show

Info here:
http://jackdavisfoundation.org/humorsubmit

Deadline to submit is August 31st; Chris Sickels is on the jury.

Call to Artists: Evendale Fine Arts Annual Exhibit

C.F. Payne is juring this show, deadline is March 21st.

More info here: http://www.evendaleohio.org/Pages/EvendaleOH_CACNews/02E369C2-000F8513

Show is May 13th until May 16th...

ImagineFX Call For Entries-Young Illustrators Showcase

If you are under 25 years old, Imagine FX is doing a young talent issue. Details here to enter: http://community.imaginefx.com/forums/thread/304473.aspx

Check it out-especially new grads.

Imagine FX has shown a lot of work by Cincinnati artists (me, Woody, Oliver, the 12-Way With Cheese comic, etc.). It is a great magazine with a lot of juicy illustration content. If you do not already get it, check it out!