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National Art Competition
Exhibition dates: July 22-September 12, 2008. 21st Annual Northern National Art Competition. Open to all artists 18 years or older who are US residents. Artists may submit slides of recent, original, 2-D hangable work in any medium. Fee: $25 for 1-2 slides. Entries must be postmarked by May 16, 2008. Prizes: Three $1,000 Awards of Excellence and over $8,500 awarded in prized money overall. www.nicoletcollege.edu/artgal/NNAC2008.pdf. Prospectus will be available in early January. To receive a prospectus by mail, send business sized SASE to: Nicolet College Art Gallery, P.O. Box 518, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or you can email your mailing address to Gallery Director Katherine Ralph at kralph@nicoletcollege.edu.

Paperworks 2008
b.j. spoke gallery presents Paperworks 2008, an international Juried Competition. Deadline: May 31, 2008. Judge: Samantha Rippner, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. Open to all artists who use paper as the the primary medium; Drawings, graphics, sculpture, 3D, bound books. No paintings or photographs. Winners' show will take place August of 2008. Download prospectus at www.bjspokegallery.com or call the gallery at 631.549.5106. b.j. spoke gallery, 299 Main Street Huntington, NY 11743.

A Sense of Place 2008
The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art is currently accepting entries for its 28th annual juried fine art competition, A Sense of Place 2008. Open to all U.S. artists ages 18 and older working in the following media: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media. $25 entry fee covers submission of slides or CD of up to three works; additional works $5 each. Cash awards available. Juror: Amanda Cooper, Curator of Exhibitions, The Arts Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. Entries must be postmarked by June 6, 2008; exhibition runs September 19-October 17, 2008. For a free prospectus, send SASE to: Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, 506 Telfair St., Augusta, GA 30901, 706-722-5495, ghia@ghia.org, or visit www.ghia.org/exhibit.html to download in pdf format.

Aperture Portfolio Prize
Aperture Foundation is excited to announce the second annual international Aperture Portfolio Prize. The purpose of the prize is to identify trends in contemporary photography and, specifically, artists whom we feel we can help by bringing them to a wide audience. First prize is $2,500. The first-prize winner and three runners-up will be featured on Aperture's website. Deadline: July 11, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.callforentry.org

Americas 2008: All Media
The Northwest Art Center at Minot State University (Minot, ND) announces a call to artists for the Americas 2008: All Media juried competition, held August 25-September 26, 2008 at the Hartnett Hall Gallery. Works in any medium, traditional or experimental, qualify. All works must be original and not measure over 60 in any direction. Work must be ready to exhibit, completed within the last two years, and not previously exhibited in an Americas 2000 exhibition. Cash Merit Awards, Purchase Awards, Solo Show in 2009 for Best of Show. Juror: Rusty Freeman. Deadline: June 1, 2008. $25 for 2 entries; $5 ea. additional; limit 5. For prospectus, visit www.minotstateu.edu/nac or send SASE to: Northwest Art Center, 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND 58707. Questions? Please contact Avis R. Veikley at nac@minotstateu.edu or call 701.858.3264.

Biennial Sculpture Competition - Chattanooga, TN
The City of Chattanooga is seeking artwork to lease for the Third Biennial Sculpture Exhibition in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which will be on view August 2008-February 2010. Works can be in any media, must be suitable for outdoors, and may be functional or non-functional, temporary in nature or permanent. Up to seven works will be selected for this exhibition. The competition is open to both new ideas and already existing artworks. Artworks will be leased for a period of 18 months, and each artist who is selected for the exhibition will receive a stipend of $5,000. At the end of the lease period, one work will be selected for purchase for inclusion in the city's permanent collection. For additional information and applications, please contact Rachel Hildebrandt. Deadline: May 16, 2008. Eligibility: All professional artists over the age of 18. Contact Rachel Hildebrandt, Public Art Director at rehildebrandt@gmail.com or 423.643.6096.

Paint the Parks
The 2008 Paint the Parks100 Competition and the the Paint the Parks "Mini50" provide the country's top national venue for established and emerging representational artists to showcase their talents. The competition celebrates our country's national parks, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the National Parks Foundation. The competition also supports the PaintAmerica mission of providing scholarships for young artists and promoting the visual arts across America. Entries representing any of the 390 National Parks are submitted and judged within one of the three National Park Regions. The highest scoring painting from all entries is named the Grand Prize Purchase Award Winner and claims a $10,000 purchase award. It, and the top 33 paintings from each of the three regions advance to the Paint the Parks100. Other artists in the top 100 also have the chance to receive additional cash prizes and purchase awards. Recognition is also given to the "2nd100" artists. Final deadline is May 31, 2008. PaintAmerica, P.O. Box 4031, Topeka, KS 66604. www.paintamerica.org

Fusion - A Compilation of Colorado Fiber Artists
The Fremont Center for Arts in Canon City, Colorado will host an exhibit of Fiber Art by Colorado Fiber Artists in June/July 2008. This is a juried show with entry fees and a 30% commission paid to the Center. Art for this exhibit is defined as traditional and contemporary fiber art to include but not limited to: silk painting, silk fusion, wool felting, dyeing, painting, stitching, dissolving, surface techniques and embellishment where fiber is the basis of the work. Non-traditional quilt art will be considered. Three dimensional fiber art is acceptable. Size limits apply. Deadline: April 1, 2008. Fremont Center for the Arts, P.O. Box 1006, Canon City, CO 81215. www.fremontarts.org

3rd National Exhibition, Axis Gallery
Open to artists residing in the US. All media except crafts. Fee: $30 for 3 entries. Additional entries $5.00 each, limit 6. Deadline: May 28, 2008. For more information, contact info@axisgallery.org or 916.443.9900. Axis Gallery, 1517 19th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. axisgallery.org

Juried Exhibition - Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Inc. 112th Annual Open Juried Exhibition at the National Arts Club. Exhibition dates: September 23-October 15, 2008. Open to women artists. Media: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, graphics and sculpture. Over $9000 in awards. Entry fee: $30/members & associates, $35/non-members. Juried by slides or cds postmarked by July 2, 2008. For prospectus, send SASE to Okki Wang, 431 Woodbury Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 or download a prospectus at www.clwac.org

Lines into Shapes
12th Annual Lines into Shapes art exhibition and sale. September 19-October 4, 2008. Open to all artists. Media accepted: oil, acrylics, water media, pastel/graphite/scratchboards, original printmaking, sculpture, fine art pottery, glass, photography, wood, fiber, and jewelry. Over $5,000 in prize monies awarded in 2007. Slide or CD entries only. Nonrefundable jury fee of $13 per slide with a maximum of 3 entries per artist. Deadline: July 15, 2008. For prospectus, download entry form from www.artcenterofestes.com or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Art Center of Estes Park, PO Box 3635, Estes Park, CO 80517 or call 970.586.5882.

Brevard Art Museum - Melbourne, FL
All artists 18 years and older residing in Florida are invited to submit entries to the Brevard Art Museum 2008 Juried Exhibition. All original artworks including paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, photography, video, computer generated images, and site-specific installations will be considered. Cash Awards up to $10,000 include: Excellence Awards of $1,500 each. Purchase Awards: Donald F. Wright Memorial Fund; Merit awards of $500. Virtual Gallery. Participants in the 2008 Juried Exhibition will be featured on BAM's website. Deadline: May 30, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.callforentry.org

Small Oil Painting Exhibition
The Wichita Center for the Arts announces a call to artists for the National Small Oil Painting Exhibition 2008, held September 5-October 19, 2008 in Wichita, KS. Open to US Artists. $30 entry fee for 3 entries. Awards: $7,500. Juror: Daniel Sprick. Go to wcfta.com/images/Prospectus/SmallOil08_Prospectus.pdf to download prospectus (PDF format) or send a SASE to: The Wichita Center for the Arts/Small Oil 08, 9112 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206. Deadline: June 2, 2008. Questions? Contact Amy Reep at areep@wcfta.com or call 316.634.2787 ext. 226.

National Juried Exhibition
The Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury, Maryland announces a call to artists for the 17th Annual National Juried Exhibition, held September 14-October 11, 2008. Cash Awards: Best in Show $1000 & 2009 Solo Exhibit; 2 Awards of Excellence @ $500 each; 3 Honorable Mentions. Juror: Ellen Harris, Former ED of Aperture Foundation, NYC; Former Deputy Director of the Museum of Modern Art. The competition is open to artists over 18 years of age, residing in the United States working in all media. 2D artists may submit one digital image for up to 3 artworks. 3D artists may submit up to 2 images each for up to 3 artworks. Only images on CD will be accepted - no slides. For more information, visit www.artinstituteandgallery.org or send a SASE to: Art Institute and Gallery, Box 193, Salisbury, MD 21801. Deadline: June 2, 2008. $35.00 non-refundable entry fee. Questions? Please contact Fred W. Peterson at aiandg@comcast.net or call 410.546.4748.

Alaska Watercolor Society Exhibition
The Alaska Watercolor Society announces a national call to artists for the 34th Annual Alaska Watercolor Society Exhibition, held September 2008 at the Stephan Fine Art Gallery in Anchorage, Alaska. Expected prizes in excess of $4,500. Juror: Carla O' Connor. Limited to two entries per artist. Works previously shown in an AKWS juried show or works done under instruction are not eligible. Works must be original and less than two years old. $25/ 1-2 slides; $25 shipping agent fee. Deadline: June 6, 2008. For details, visit www.akws.org or send a SASE to: AKWS, PO Box 90714, Anchorage, Alaska 99509-0714. Questions? Please contact Beth Taylor at taylor_beth@asdk12.org or Chris Zafren at czafren@alaska.com, or call 907.248.1003.

Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Show
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association announces a call to artists for the "Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Show", held October 18-November 14, 2008 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. $5000 Prize Money and Merchandise. Juror: Alan Flattmann. Open to 2D and 3D original work completed within last 2 years. Up to 3 pieces per artist may be entered. Work must be ready for hanging with all hardware in place. Artwork must fit through standard door. Entries juried from digital image. Deadline: July 31, 2008. $30 non-members, $25 members. For more information, visit www.brmaa.net/club.htm or send a SASE to: PO Box 1016, Blue Ridge, Ga 30513. Questions? Contact the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association at brmaa@etcmail.com or call 706.632.2144.

Perrysburg Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
Perrysburg Ohio is a thriving historic community located on the banks of the Maumee River. Rich in culture and heritage Perrysburg is a scenic setting for a one year temporary sculpture exhibit. This affluent community with a population of 20,000 supports year round cultural events. The warm months bring tens of thousands of visitors into the area for 3 successful art festivals, 36 summer concerts, 18 visual art exhibits, a regional car show, First Friday Street Fests, and much more in historic downtown. During the cold months the flow of tourists continues as residents and visitors attend annual parades, fall festivities, holiday tree lighting events, and indoor concerts. The Perrysburg Area Arts Council will place sculptures in strategic locations that will enhance the sculptures, and capitalize on public viewing opportunities during community events and sculpture exhibit promotional programs. Sales are encouraged with a print catalogue, project website, docent tours and on-site map. Prize money: 1st Prize: $2000, 2nd Prize: $750, 3rd: $500. This show is open to all sculptors working in durable, outdoor sculpture materials. Approximately 9 sculptors will be awarded carefully selected placement in scenic historic downtown district of Perrysburg Ohio. Deadline: June 14, 2008. For more information, go to: www.perrysburgarts.org.

Art About Wine
Grants Pass Museum of Art presents Art About Wine, an exhibition of art celebrating the making of wine in the Rogue Valley. The Grants Pass Museum of Art is presenting an exhibition showcasing the significant presence of vineyards and wineries established in the Rogue Valley. Eight wineries are participating in this project by opening their vineyards to artists for creative inspiration. Artists in Jackson and Josephine Counties are invited to contact the listed wineries to arrange a visit if they are interested in seeing a working vineyard and learning more about the art of winemaking. These eight wineries will also be providing wine tasting during several events planned at the Museum during this exhibition. Open to all artists living in Jackson and Josephine Counties, Oregon. All mediums are welcome. Artists are encouraged to use their own individual medium and style to express their perception of the art of grape growing and wine making in the Rogue Valley. Deadline: June 9, 2008. For more information, go to: www.gpmuseum.com/Call/ArtAboutWine/WineProspectusEntry.pdf

The Clay Studio - Juried Solo Exhibition Series
The Clay Studio offers opportunities for one to three solo exhibitions annually. The number of exhibitions awarded is dependent upon the quality of the applicants. We are now accepting applications for the gallery season September 2009-August 2010. The Clay Studio provides a four-color invitation, mailing, local and national coverage, and hosts an opening reception. Shipping both to and from the gallery are at the expense of the artist, though The Clay Studio provides a modest honorarium to help cover these costs ($250.00). The Clay Studio encourages submissions from artists working in all types of and approaches to clay, as its primary goal is to represent the exciting diversity within this medium. Works may be mixed media, but clay must be the primary medium. Applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2008. The Clay Studio, 139 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. For more information, go to: www.theclaystudio.org/artist/soloshows.php

All Things Horses
From Appaloosas to Zebras, country roaming to carousel rotating are welcome to this call for entry. Images of working horses, wild horses, dressage, tack, anything related to the life of our equine friends is welcome. The Center for Fine Art Photography invites photographers working in all mediums and styles to participate in its exhibitions. Traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, creative and experimental works, including new processes, mixed techniques are welcome. Eligibility: The exhibition is open to all domestic and international, professional and amateur photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combinations of both. Deadlline: June 18, 2008. Information and online submissions at The Center for Fine Art Photography www.c4fap.org or email questions to info@c4fap.org .

Digital Explorations: Urban Nomad
Huron Valley Council for the Arts is hosting an all digital exhibit entitled Digital Explorations: Urban Nomad. Send us your 8x10 and we'll frame and display. Cash prizes in 4 categories: most beautiful, pushing technology the furthest, most artistic, best interpretation of theme "urban nomad." Non-juried and artist-friendly entry fee of $20. Opening reception will feature live music and refreshments. Deadline: June 1, 2008. Visit www.huronvalleyarts.org on the "gallery" page for application and instructions. Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston, Highland, MI 48357.

Please Touch Again
Tohono Chul Park is looking for artists to submit their work for an upcoming exhibit entitled, Please Touch Again . The artwork submitted must be completely touchable, having tactile or perhaps sound qualities. The exhibit will open on August 21 and continue through November 9, 2008 in the Exhibit Hall. Artists may contact Peggy Hazard, Assistant Curator of Exhibits, at 520.742.6455 ext. 217 for information on submitting work for the exhibit; selections will be made in July. Submission forms can be downloaded at the Tohono Chul Park website, www.tohonochulpark.org. Deadline: July 10, 2008. Please Touch Again is the third in a series of award-winning, hands-on exhibits at Tohono Chul Park. The series is intended to give everyone a unique opportunity to experience art using multiple senses, reaching out to people in the community who have vision loss. Labels for the exhibit will be provided in large print and Braille, and Tohono Chul Park plans to provide audio-described tours as well. A free reception with the artists will be a part of the October 24 Park After Dark event. Tohono Chul Park is the Southwest's center where nature, art, and culture connect. Educational programs, art, and cultural exhibits, nature trails, gardens, and special events offer the visitor the opportunity to experience the desert and all its treasurers. Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704.

Call for Photography - Glimpses in Time
Photographers working in all styles, in traditional or digital formats, are invited to enter up to two of their photographic images for the international juried photography exhibition - Glimpses in Time. The top award recipient will receive a solo exhibition at the Joyce Gordon Gallery. Entry forms and submission guidelines can be found at: www.joycegordonphotographygallery.com. Submission deadline: July 1, 2008. This year's exhibit pays tribute to the life and art of James Van Der Zee, an American-born photographer who produced the most comprehensive documentation of the Harlem Renaissance. His experimentation with double exposures and retouching negatives allowed him to articulate the persona of a period that influenced generations of artists around the globe. About the Juror: Steven Wirtz, owner of the prestigious Steven Wirtz Gallery in San Francisco, will be the sole juror.

From Our Perspective
From Our Perspective is a national women's art exhibition sponsored by the Oakland Community College Womencenter in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Please submit your digital entries by August 1, 2008. This juried exhibit will feature women artists and will include two- and three-dimensional works of art. The Juror, Susan Goethel Cambell, lives and works in Detroit, Michigan and has work in many public and private collections, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts, The New York Public Library, The Detroit Institute of Arts, The Toledo Museum of Art and The University of Michigan Special Collections Library. Fee: $25 for up to 3 works. Awards: Best of Show -$800.00, President's Award - $250.00 and a Purchase Prize of $250.00 (for smaller pieces). To view full prospectus, and to upload images online, go to www.oaklandcc.edu/womencenter/artshow.htm. Exhibit runs September 18-October 10, 2008. Please contact Arlene Frank with any questions at womenart@oaklandcc.edu. Oakland Community College, Womencenter, 27055 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334.

Introspections, A Juried Self-Portrait Exhibition
The Smithtown Township Arts Council is now accepting entries for Introspections, A Juried Self-Portrait Exhibition to be held August 16- September 22, 2008. Juror Amy Mackie is an assistant curator at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York. Artists are invited to submit work exploring various modes of representing the self. All media (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, video, film, sound, performance, and installation) will be considered. Entry deadline is July 1, 2008, and must be submitted as 300 ppi jpeg files on CD only. Visit www.stacarts.org for prospectus or send SASE to STAC, 660 Rte 25A, St. James, NY 11780.

Midnight Oils
The Smithtown Township Arts Council is seeking works ranging from the macabre to whimsical for Halloween Midnight Oils, to be held October 4-November 7, 2008. The exhibition is in celebration of art's awesome power as a spiritual instrument that helps man to transcend his primeval fear of death and of the unknown. Juror Alain Khadem is not interested in the gratuitously gory, but in works that portray frightening subject matters in a philosophic, romantic, or humorous light. Entry deadline is August 15, 2008, and must be submitted as 300 ppi jpeg files on CD only. For prospectus send SASE to STAC, 660 Rte 25A, St. James, NY 11780 or visit www.stacarts.org.

American Landscapes
The 8th Annual American Landscapes exhibition at Maryland Federation of Art, September 5-October 12, 2008. Slide/digital deadline June 25, 2008. Juror: F. Lennox Campello. All media depicting the American landscape. Up to 2 entries $25, additional 4 entries $5 each. Awards $1,500. For prospectus: Send SASE to MFA Circle Gallery, Dept. RAL, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401. Email: info@mdfedart.org with subject line American Landscapes Dept. AA; or download from www.mdfedart.org.

Fee-Based Curated Exhibition
Africa House recognizes the importance of exhibition as an enabling tool for artists growth and profeesional link. That is why we have created a platform to allow artists to submit their work for exhbition at Africa House. If you would like to have the curators consider an exhibition of your work, please email a proposal to Africa House. The proposal must include an artist biography, statement of intent, visual representation of the work in a digital format, and a resume, if available. You may also send a catalog, or any other supporting materials about your work that you wish to be considered. You may also mail your proposal to Africa House. If you want the materials returned back, please include a self-addressed stamped return envelope. All mail submissions must be sent to the address below: Africa House, c/o Curator, 50 Washington Avenue, Endicott, NY USA. Africa House will review your submission and notify you exactly one month of proposal reciept.

Botanica
Visit 910Arts and 19 open artists studios and gallery. Botanica, featuring the art of flowers and whimsy, May 16 through June 7, 2008. Taste spring with superb artwork, nestled in the trees and flowers, provided by Designscapes Colorado. Brighten your life; purchase the unique work of featured painter, ArtistsRegister.com member R. Garriott or many other nationally known artists. Join us May 16, Third Friday, for the bi-monthly art walk and attend Dreamscapes second lecture on xeriscape design for Colorado. For further information call 303.815.1779 or visit www.gallery910arts.com. gallery910Arts, 910 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204.

International Exhibition of Fine Art Photography
The Center for Fine Art Photography's 2008 International Exhibition of Fine Art Photography will spotlight images from around the world. All subjects are eligible. The exhibition is open to all domestic and international, professional and amateur photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combinations of both. $900 in Awards. Deadline: July 15, 2008. Information and online submissions at The Center for Fine Art Photography www.c4fap.org or email questions to cfe@c4fap.org. The Center For Fine Art Photography, 400 North College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524.

Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival at Atlantic Oakes
2008 marks the debut of the Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival at Atlantic Oakes in world-famous Bar Harbor, Maine. This show features exclusively high quality original art produced by the hands of exhibiting artists and presents their work to a discerning audience in a spectacular sea-side setting. Artists are encouraged to apply early since only a limited number of booths are available for this premier event which is scheduled for the height of the tourist season. Deadline: June 1, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Pinnacle Hills Art Festival
Held on the "streets" of the new 980,000 sq. ft. Pinnacle Hills Promenade, an upscale outdoor shopping and lifestyle center in affluent Northwest Arkansas, the 2nd Annual Pinnacle Hills Art Festival is a full three day event held September 5-7, 2008. In addition to shopping for the Festival's consistently high quality of fine artwork, attendees and artists will enjoy fantastic shopping and dining choices, outstanding entertainment. Artist amenities include numerous nearby hotels to fit every budget, ample free parking and a huge range of dining choices. The Pinnacle Hills Art Festival is located within minutes of the headquarters and regional offices for some of the world's biggest companies, ensuring a large audience of sophisticated fine art lovers and buyers. Deadline: June 15, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Ocala Arts Festival
Fine Arts for Ocala (FAFO) was established in 1967 to promote the appreciation of fine arts and education in the community and is a nonprofit corporation. Since its inception, FAFO's main focus has been the Ocala Arts Festival (formerly Images In Art). The FAFO board consists of no more that twenty-five community-minded volunteers. These individuals, from a variety of backgrounds, work tirelessly year-round to bring the arts closer to the people of Central Florida. Deadline: July, 15, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Center for the Arts Evergreen - WinterFest 2008
Winterfest is a one day festival held indoors at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado. The primary focus of the event is the juried exhibition of gallery quality fine art and fine crafts, giving our audience that rare opportunity to meet, interact with, view the works, and purchase art from the individuals who have created it. Winterfest is the kickoff to the holiday season for mountain community. Deadline: July 30, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Couture Jewelry Award & Sale
The Couture Jewelry Design Award was founded in 2006 for the purpose of awarding couture, or "one of a kind," jewelry designers in the time honored tradition of museum quality jewelry. The purpose of this award is to foster and promote talent within the arena of jewelry design using precious materials and gems. The Couture Jewelry Award & Sale is a unique event, created to foster the artistry of jewelry design, offering a gold medal award to honor the recipient along with a sale and show of 40 of the finest jewelry artists. The award recipients will receive gift certificates from Hoover and Strong, Gemstones, cash prizes and a gold medal. The show and sale will feature 45 of the best jewelry designers in the world and will take place on December 8th in Manhattan on New York's Upper East Side, during New York City's holiday season, directly across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Deadline: August 5, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Artisphere
Artisphere is a 3-day, open-air event situated in the West End Historic District of Downtown Greenville, South Carolina. This International Arts Festival includes a wide array of performing arts in local theaters and outdoor amphitheaters, visual art exhibits, a food and blues cafe, a children's art activities area, and the centerpiece of the festival, the Open Air Artist Row. Exhibitor booths are located along Main Street overlooking Falls Park on the Reedy in the heart of Downtown. Deadline: October 17, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

17th Street Art Fair
Please join us for the 2nd annual 17th Street Art Fair located in Atlanta's newest live, work and play district - Atlantic Station, centered in the booming Midtown Atlanta market. "The City's New Artistic Success" is how the Atlanta Journal-Constitution described the 17th Street Art Fair's inaugural event in its Sunday, September 30th edition! Approximately 150 artists and craftsmen will exhibit along the tree-lined central business district in Atlantic Station. Deadline: May 25, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Kentuck Festival of the Arts
The Kentuck Festival of the Arts is an outdoor juried show in its 37th year. Along with the 280 exhibiting artists showcased, the festival features educational demonstrations, interactive art areas, music, storytelling and food concessions. Selected numerous times as one of the Top Twenty Events in the Southeast Tourism Society and presented with an Alabama Governor's Arts Award, Kentuck annually hosts more than 30,000 visitors. Entries must be received by June 1, 2008. For more information or to apply go to: www.zapplication.org

Covington Three Rivers Arts Festival - Covington, LA
The Covington Three Rivers Art Festival invites you to apply to our 12th annual juried festival. Attracting more than 55,000 visitors last year, the award-winning festival is dedicated to bringing the best of fine arts and crafts to historic downtown Covington and providing the best in Southern Hospitality for our artists. Deadline: June 2, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show - Virginia Beach, VA
The Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show is produced by the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia and is part of a longstanding, citywide festival. The show runs continuously along the boardwalk from 17th Street to 32nd Street, overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and vast sandy beach. Artists and craftsmen in all media are eligible, and acceptance is based on a blind jury process. This show does not include a section for commercial or imported products. In all cases, the spirit of our guidelines intends that the work depend heavily on the "handmade" aspect of art and craft. We do not allow buy/sell and we reserve the right to remove work from the show that violates our policies and guidelines. Deadline: July 1, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts
Artists are invited to participate in the Lake Mary - Heathrow Festival of the Arts. Recognized as one of the premiere, juried events on the art show circuit, the year's Festival expects over 50,000 attendees. In 2008, the Festival returns to the beautiful, natural setting of Oval Park, located in Heathrow off International Parkway. The location is accessible from I-4 from both Lake Mary/Heathrow exits making it centrally located for artists and attendees alike. In addition to multi-media advertising including television, radio, magazine and web advertising, the Lake Mary - Heathrow Festival of the Arts boasts one of the most secure events anywhere for artists. With nightly security and regular patrols from both the Lake Mary Police Department and Seminole County Sheriff's Office, participating artists can feel confident that their works will be safe. Deadline: September 1, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Buyers Market of American Craft - Summer
Located in Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, the Buyers Market of American Craft is for fine-craft artists who have decided that wholesale exhibiting is the best way to spend more time in the studio, and less time on the road, the Buyers Market of American Craft (BMAC) offers the world's largest venue for artists to meet qualified buyers. This show provides a professional setting for the development of wholesale contacts and to generate new business for both buyers and sellers. Deadline: August 2, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

The Morristown CraftMarket
Now in its 32nd continuous year, the Morristown CraftMarket is one of the top juried, longest-running and most successful craft shows in America. The CraftMarket showcases extraordinary, one-of-a-kind and limited edition crafts in all contemporary media. Highly gifted and hardworking artists come each year from over 20 states throughout the country, and from Canada as well, to exhibit in this show. This beautiful indoor show is held on the ground level floor of the Morristown Armory located in Morris County, New Jersey, which is one of the most affluent counties in the nation. The show attracts a high income and loyal craft-buying audience. Booth fees include not only pipe and drape, but electricity as well (up to 900 watts). Also provided are easy drive-in/breakdown, booth relief and plenty of free parking. The show is produced by the not-for-profit Kiwanis Club of Randolph Township, NJ. All proceeds benefit charities throughout the world. Deadline: June 1, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Plaza Art Fair 2008
One of the longest-running and most beloved art festivals in the country, the Plaza Art Fair is in its 77th year. Enjoyed by artists for its knowledgeable crowds, attentive staff and beautiful location on the historic Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, the Plaza Art Fair, presented by American Century Investments, attracts 300,000 art patrons each year. Ranked the #6 Fine Arts event in the Art Fair SourceBook 2008, it has grown over seven decades to be a premier festival of fine art and fine craft. The Plaza Art Fair is consistently recognized as Kansas City's best annual event. It marks the arrival of autumn for Kansas Citians and artists alike, and attracts tourists from all over the Midwest. Deadline: June 2, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Old Town San Diego Art Festival
150 select artists will participate in this two-day festival held on Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2008. Hours: 10:00am to 6:00pm. The Old Town San Diego Art Festival is held in the streets of Old Town San Diego and the Old Town State Park. Old The Festival offers fine art and contemporary entertainment. Parking and admission are FREE to the general public. Deadline: June 16, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org.

Art in the Park Myrtle Beach - July 2008
Art in the Park has been going on since 1973. As a judged show It has always been in a beautiful treed park two blocks from the ocean and in the center of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Special Note, all of our photography and jewelry categories are full for this show. Deadline: June 28, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Art in the Park Myrtle Beach - October 2008
Art in the Park has been going on since 1973. As a judged show It has always been in a beautiful treed park two blocks from the ocean and in the center of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Deadline: September 27, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org

Yorkfest Arts Festival - York, PA
Created over 20 years ago by area artists who wanted to display their work along the Codorus River in historic Downtown York, Yorkfest has grown into a fine arts festival weekend, showcasing the works of 100 artists from around the country to affluent art lovers from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Central Pennsylvania. Thousands of dollars in prizes awarded, including Best in Show, Best New Artist, and People's Choice. Yorkfest features no jurying fee to enter, advance show advertising, and a catered exhibitor breakfast included in booth fee. Deadline: June 13, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.zapplication.org.

Call for Exhibition Proposals
ARC Gallery's Exhibitions Committee reviews proposals for solo exhibitions, group shows and/or curated shows. All media including video, film, installation and performance are encouraged and may be submitted electronically via CD ROMs. Submissions are generally reviewed every January and June for the next exhibition year. Accepted applicants will be invited to show for a month in Gallery A, B or C (each has approximately 50 running feet of wall space) according to our exhibition schedule. Contact: ARC Gallery, 832 W. Superior St. #204, Chicago, IL 60622. www.arcgallery.org

Exhibition Proposals - Longview, WA
"The Art Gallery" at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washingron is accepting submission for exhibitions for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 academic years. The gallery functions as a resource for students, educators, artists and the public-at-large. Submissions are limited to 2-D, 3-D and installation work. This is an open call, but preference will be given to proposals received by July 1, 2008. For more information, go to: lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/the-art-gallery

Exhibition Opportunites - ARC Gallery
ARC Gallery and Educational Foundation is a non-profit, woman-run cooperative gallery dedicated to providing alternative exhibition opportunities for innovative artists, both men and women, outside the commercial gallery system. Since 1973 ARC has given exposure and support to artists, providing a rich environment for the continued development of artistic potential, experimentation, and dialogue. ARC offers exhibition opportunities for all artists (membership is not necessary). ARC's Exhibitions Committee reviews proposals for solo exhibitions, group shows and/or curated shows. All media including video, film, installation and performance are encouraged and may be submitted electronically via CD ROMs. Submissions are generally reviewed every January and June for the next exhibition year. Accepted applicants will be invited to show for a month in Gallery A, B or C (each has approximately 50 running feet of wall space) according to our exhibition schedule. ARC also dedicates on-going exhibition space to community groups working with under-served populations or individuals that use art primarily as a means of self-expression and/or healing. A forum is then created to generate cultural, social and/or political awareness vis-a-vis the artwork and ideas brought forth that would otherwise be unavailable to the general public. For more information, prospectuses and application guidelines visit gallery web site www.arcgallery.org. ARC Gallery, 832 W. Superior St. #204, Chicago, IL 60622.

Pittsburgh Arena - Pittsburgh, PA
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), City of Pittsburgh (City), Sports & Exhibition Authority (SEA) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (Developer) are seeking a consultant or consultant team to create a public art plan for the Pittsburgh Arena which focuses on the exterior of the building and the surrounding site. The new Pittsburgh Arena will be the home for the Pittsburgh Penguins and will replace their current arena, Mellon Arena, which was built in 1961. The arena will also function as a multipurpose venue for performing arts and entertainment. The consultant will analyze the Pittsburgh Arena Master Development Plan, recommendations from the Contextual Design Advisory Panel and meet with City staff, project stakeholders and the community to develop a comprehensive public art plan for the arena. The art plan should provide for projects that depict the history, present and future of Pittsburgh, the Hill District, Uptown and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) is available for This project including all expenses and travel. The competition is open to established professional consultants or consultant teams working within the United States. Students are not eligible to apply. Please send your application by U.S. Mail, email or common carrier no later than March 21, 2008. The link to the RFQ is www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/cp/assets/new_arena/08_Arena_Art_RFQ.pdf If you have any questions regarding this RFQ, please contact Kimberly Baker at kimberly.baker@city.pittsburgh.pa.us or 412.255.2516.

Art-In-Architecture Artist Registry
The GSA Art in Architecture Program commissions the nation's leading artists to create large-scale works of art for new federal buildings. These artworks enhance the civic meaning of federal architecture and showcase the vibrancy of American visual arts. Together, the art and architecture of federal buildings create a lasting cultural legacy for the people of the United States. Deadline: July 31, 2009. For more information, go to: www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentId=8146&contentType=GSA_OVERVIEW

Public Safety Art Concept - Westminster, CO
The Westminster Public Safety Recognition Foundation is a local City of Westminster, Colorado charity that supports and promotes public safety efforts within the community. This Foundation and the City of Westminster have joined together in an effort to fund and construct a piece of art that honors and promotes public safety in our community. This art piece is not intended to be a memorial. City of Westminster has several pieces of art already in place on the City campus which includes City Hall and the Public Safety Center. While the concept for the new art piece does not have to mirror the art that is already in place, the new piece should compliment the existing inventory. The City of Westminster has provided a site for this artwork which will be placed in front of the Public Safety Center. Westminster Public Safety Recognition Foundation The deadline for the submittal of concepts is July 1, 2008. Questions or clarification on this request for concept should be forwarded to Betty Whorton at 303.466.1608 or Fire Chief Jim Cloud at 303.430.2400, ext 4510. For more information, go to: www.ci.westminster.co.us/res/ps/fire/fdcommserv_foundation.htm

Alameda County Artwork Purchase Program
The Alameda County Arts Commission is building a public collection of artwork created by Alameda County artists. Artwork purchased through the 2008 Purchase Program will become part of the Alameda County Art Collection: Artwork by Alameda County Artists and will be placed at County buildings. The goal of this program is to continue to collect artwork that is of high-quality and original in design and idea and that reflects the wide range of excellent artwork created by Alameda County artists with diversity in style, medium, and concept. The Art Collection includes artwork that illuminates the history, culture, language, and traditions of this region; engenders a sense of continuity and belonging among the members of our community; and promotes understanding of cultural values and perspectives of all people. Up to $75,000 is available this year to purchase existing artwork. Artists who make two-dimensional, low-relief, or wall sculptural artwork, and artists at all levels of professional development are invited to apply. This opportunity is open to practicing, professional visual artists who live, are permanently employed, or rent/own an artist's studio in Alameda County, California. Deadline: May 30, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.callforentry.org

Juvenile Justice Center - Alameda County, CA
Alameda County artists are invited to submit their qualifications for the Small Scale Artwork Commission Program. This program will commission artists to produce a new series of artwork in the studio. At the end of the 6-month contract period, the artist's output will be acquired by the County and will become part of the Alameda County Art Collection: Artwork Created by Alameda County Artists. Artists who make two-dimensional, low-relief or wall sculptural artwork are invited to apply. The artwork will be installed at the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center. Up to $110,000 is available to commission approximately 15 artists to make new artwork for this program. Artists who make two-dimensional, low-relief, or wall sculptural artwork, and artists at all levels of professional development are invited to apply. This opportunity is open to practicing, professional visual artists who live, are permanently employed, or rent/own an artist's studio in Alameda County, CA. Deadline: June 30, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.callforentry.org

Alameda County Sobering Center and Detoxification Service Center
Alameda County artists are invited to submit their qualifications for the Small Scale Artwork Commission Program. This program will commission artists to produce a new series of artwork in the studio. At the end of the 6-month contract period, the artist's output will be acquired by the County and will become part of the Alameda County Art Collection: Artwork Created by Alameda County Artists. Artists who make two-dimensional, low-relief or wall sculptural artwork are invited to apply. The artwork will be installed at the Alameda County Detoxification Service Center and Sobering Center in San Leandro, California. Up to $34,000 is available to commission approximately 5-6 artists to make new artwork for this program. Artists who make two-dimensional, low-relief, or wall sculptural artwork, and artists at all levels of professional development are invited to apply. This opportunity is open to practicing, professional visual artists who live, are permanently employed, or rent/own an artist's studio in Alameda County, CA. Deadline: June 30, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: callforentry.org

Port of San Diego
The Port of San Diego is seeking artist-led design teams to create environmentally-friendly lighting proposals for the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. The intent of this project is to create a distinctive signature artwork that will enliven the public environment. The artistic design should create a sense of place, draw people to the region, and withstand the test of time. The Port of San Diego is committed to promoting sustainable development; therefore, the proposed lighting must utilize "green" technology. For a full project description, including submission requirements and eligibility, please download the complete Call for Artists at www.portofsandiego.org/sandiego_publicart/paopportunities.asp. If you have specific application questions, please e-mail Yvonne Wise, Public Art Project Manager at ywise@portofsandiego.org. Submissions must be received by the Port's Public Art Department by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2008. Port of San Diego, 3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101.

South Wastewater Treatment Plant - Renton, WA
Culture and the King County Wastewater Treatment Division are seeking an artist to create a water feature for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant in Renton, Washington in conjunction with the construction of a new Administration Building. The selected artist will work with 4Culture and Wastewater Treatment personnel to research and develop the sculptural work which is to be located within an existing 52' x 24' rectangular pond. Located just off of the visitor parking lot, the pond is east of the new Administration Building, between the DCB Building and the Pump Building. The artist is invited to modify the pond and is strongly encouraged to utilize industrial surplus materials from the Plant in the water feature's construction. This project presents a unique opportunity for collaboration, with Plant staff providing on-site support, expertise, and resources. Competitive applicants will have experience working collaboratively with community representatives or governmental agencies in the design and execution of artwork and portfolio examples of permanently-sited exterior sculpture, work made from recycled and reclaimed materials, or work using water as a primary material. The budget is $150,000 all inclusive. Deadline: May 27, 2008. For more information, contact Jordan Howland at jordan.howland@4culture.org. www.4culture.org

Art aRound Town - Carbondale, CO
The Carbondale Public Arts Commission is seeking applications from Colorado based sculptures to apply for the CPAC Art aRound Town Annual Sculpture project. Each year 15-20 new sculptures are juried and selected to be installed along Main Street for one year. The pieces are for sale and this program has created a very positive venue for Colorado sculptures. Deadline: September 19, 2008. To request an application please call Jody Ensign at 970.963.0641 or email jodye@sopris.net.

Science Building, Auraria Campus - Denver, CO
The Colorado Council on the Arts, Art in Public Places Program and Auraria Campus of Higher Education, seek to commission an artist or artist team for the Science Building Addition and Renovation. The Science Building includes classrooms and labs for biology and chemistry, research labs, faculty offices and a green house. It will also house the math and computer science programs. The building will include a glass box entrance and atrium, glass and brick exterior, a courtyard and gathering spaces on the interior and exterior. This is an urban campus that faces Speer Boulevard and downtown Denver and is at the confluence of the Platte River and Cherry Creek. This campus is an intersection for change, interaction and diversity. The Science Building s prominent location will signify the prestige that this campus has already obtained and will align itself with the State of Colorado s commitment to bioscience and renewable energy. The architects are working to certify this build! ing as Leed Gold. The artwork should encompass science, culture and humanity. The Selection Panel is looking for an artist with the skills and experience commensurate with the responsibility of successfully completing a major public artwork with a budget of over $100,000. Deadline: June 5, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: callforentry.org

First Book Prize in Photography
The Center for Documentary Studies/Honickman First Book Prize in Photography is a biennial prize offering $3,000 in grant money, inclusion in an exhibition, and most importantly, the publication of a book of photography, published by Duke University Press in association with CDS Books of the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. Deadline: September 5, 2008. To learn more, go to cds.aas.duke.edu/bp/index.html or send an SASE to CDS/THF First Book Prize in Photography, Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 West Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27705.

Art Buzz
Art Buzz is now accepting entries for inclusion into the premier visual arts showcase, hardcover publication, Art Buzz, The 2009 Collection. The competition is open to visual artists, worldwide, who work in any visual art media (must be 18 or older). Art Buzz, the book, is a full color, square 9" x 9" format, hardcover "coffee table" type publication that is scheduled for release in the winter of 2009, with a vigorous distribution and marketing plan. The pages of Art Buzz, The 2009 Collection, are open to all quality visual artists including new artists that have yet to venture out for public scrutiny. Art Buzz, founder, artist Tony Blue, knows how important the big "E" (exposure) is and all serious visual artists are encouraged to enter the competition to be included and exposed in this volume, Art Buzz, The 2009 Collection. The Art Buzz selection process is fair, unbiased and based solely on each individual artist's submitted work. The deadline for entries is September 30, 2008 (early entries discounted). For more information regarding the competition, awards, fee and entry forms, go to www.ArtBuzz.org and click on Art Buzz, the book.

Sculptural Pursuit Magazine's Art/Literary Competition
Sculptural Pursuit, International Art Literary Magazine's 5th Annual Art/Literary Competition 2009 for Sculpture, Painting, and Poetry. Theme: A Journey Through The Mind Entry Form/Rules: www.sculpturalpursuit.com/goto/Competition. Prizes: featured publication in Sculptural Pursuit magazine. Entry deadline: August 18, 2008. Grand Prize Award only for Sculpture: Cover Photo with Feature Article and Images; 1st Place Awards for Sculpture, Painting , and Poetry: Feature Article and Images; 2nd Place Awards for Sculpture, Painting, and Poetry: Short Article and Images; 3rd Place Award for Sculpture: Artist Profile and Images in Creative Wisdom, Sculptural Pursuit's E-zine. Entry Fee: $35 subscribers, $50 non-subscribers.

New England Foundation for the Arts Offers Funding for Native American Artists
The New England Foundation for the Arts is accepting grant proposals for the Native Arts @ NEFA program. The program will provide grants in amounts up to $3,000 each to support Native artists residing in New England. Projects should focus on art making and its benefit to New England communities. Projects may address preservation of arts and cultural traditions, contemporary native arts, and/or training and technical assistance. Eligible applicants include Native artists demonstrating knowledge and experience in their art form, medium, or media; Native organizations committed to preserving and encouraging art and art making in their communities; and artists and organization leaders who are members of or affiliated with a Native American tribal nation and reside in one of the six New England states. Application deadlines are January 15, 2008 (for projects occurring between March 1, 2008, and February 28, 2009); and July 15, 2008 (for projects occurring between September 1, 2008, and August 31, 2009). See the NEFA Web site for complete program guidelines: www.nefa.org

Elsewhere Artist Collaborative
Elsewhere, an arts production site and experimental museum in downtown Greensboro, NC, is seeking artists, writers, and cultural producers for residencies during its Spring, Summer, and Fall 2008 seasons. Set within a former thrift store housing a 58-year collection of American surplus, thrift, and antiques, Elsewhere invites experimental creators to utilize the immense collection of objects to pursue site-specific material, conceptual, and/or technologically-based projects. Elsewhere's building two storefronts on the ground floor, a 14-room boarding house on the second, and warehouse on the third provides dynamic architectures for the creation and installation of works. Artists live and work within transforming installations; these interactive environments become platforms for re-conceptualizing the theory and practice of art-making as an ongoing process of exchange in community. Experimenting with museum-as-medium within a store where nothing is for sale, Elsewhere offers an unparalleled framework for art practices, processes, and productions outside the traditional gallery, museum, and residency systems. The complete call for artists, residency brochure (PDF), and application deadlines are available at www.elsewhereelsewhere.org/residencies.html. Email George Scheer, Collaborative Director, at residencies@elsewhereelsewhere.org for an application. Summner Deadline (for residencies taking place June 1st to August 31st): February 22, 2008. Fall deadline (for residencies taking place September 1st to October 31st): May 23, 2008. Elsewhere, 606 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27406.

Ucross Foundation
Located on a 20,000 acre cattle ranch in northern Wyoming, the Ucross Foundation provides individual workspace, living accommodations, uninterrupted time and the experience of the historic High Plains landscape to selected writers, artists and composers working in all disciplines. No charge for room, board or studio space. 2, 4 or 6 week residencies available. Annual application deadlines for Fall Session (August-December) is March 1 and October 1 for Spring Session (February-June). For brochure, application and guidelines, visit our website, www.ucrossfoundation.org or send SASE to Ucross Foundation, 30 Big Red Lane, Clearmont, WY 82835. Phone: 307.737.2291.

Artist Trust
The Artist Trust/Washington State Arts Commission Fellowship Program recognizes practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and demonstrated ability, acknowledging an artist s creative excellence and accomplishment, professional achievement and continuing dedication to their artistic discipline. The Artist Trust/WSAC Fellowship Program makes annual awards of $6,500 each to Washington artists working in four disciplines. In 2008 (and even-numbered years), 21 individual, generative* artists who work in Emerging Fields & Cross-Disciplinary Arts, Performing Arts, Traditional & Folk Arts, and Visual Arts will receive Fellowships. (In odd-numbered years, Fellowships are awarded to artists working in Craft Arts, Literary Arts, Media Arts, and Music Arts.) *Generative artists are defined as the originators of a work of art. The application postmark deadline is June 20, 2008. Artist Trust members receive an application by mail. All artists can receive an application at www.artisttrust.org or by mailing a business sized, self-addressed stamped envelope to: 2008 Fellowship Application, Artist Trust, 1835 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122.