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Call for Entries


- Listed in the order of Entry Deadline -



International Illustration Showcase


Entry Deadline: Entries accepted during the exhibition
Exhibition starts November 1st. 2011

Eligibility: All artists
Medium: Any medium
Awards: First 10 participants will be awarded a 1-year advertising spot (200px x 200px) on the International Art Guide Homepage.
Also, all participants will be awarded a 6-month Art Guide membership, which allows you to self-upload and maintain your profile and portfolio on the Featured Artists page.
Sponsor: International Art Guide

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.ocartguide.com/illustrationshowcase.html
Contact Info
Phone: 714-788-1235
Email: i.artguide@yahoo.com




CALL FOR ENTRY: BLUE Exhibition

The Sebastopol Center for the Arts is calling for entries for its BLUE Exhibition. The show will be comprised of work that uses, expresses, reflects, and interprets the color BLUE, including but not limited to blue in nature (sky/ocean), emotion, thoughts, and mood (blues) (Picasso, Yves Klein, Bill Viola). It is open to all media. Deadline for submissions is Monday, January 23, 2012, 3 pm to 6 pm.
Entry Deadline: Monday, January 23, 2012, 3 pm to 6 pm.
Eligibility: California Residents Only
Medium: Visuals Arts
Awards: Awards: $200 Best of Show. $50 Coordinators Award. Merit Awards.
Sponsor: Sebastopol Center for the Arts

Prospectus / Website for More Info: sites.google.com/site/scavisualarts/blue-exhibition
Contact Info
Phone: 707-829-4797
Email: devriesecatherine@gmail.com




Saddleback Art League "Spring Reflections 2012" 13th Annual All-Media Juried Fine Art Exhibition

Annual Juried Show to be held March 2 through April 6, 2012 at the Mission Viejo Library.
This year's Juror will be Mr. Jean Stern, Executive Director of the Irvine Museum, and a recognized authority on California Impressionism. Mr. Stern has extensive experience in the field as an author, curator, lecturer and teacher.
Entry Deadline: February 24, 2012 for PREREGISTRATION: members $20 for 1st entry, $10 each for 2nd through 5th entries; non-members $35 for 1st entry, $10 each for 2nd through 5th entries. After 2/24/2102 add $10 per entry to total.
Eligibility: All artists 18 years of age or older. Work will be judged in two categories, "Artist" for new artists or anyone who hasn't received an award in "Spring Reflections" between 2007-2011; "Masters" for professional artists, anyone who received an award in "Spring Reflections" from 2007-2011, or who received an award in any other juried competition during that time.
Medium: Oil/acrylic on canvas or board, waterbased media on paper, print based or mixed media (photography/digital/printmaking, pencil, charcoal, pastel, combination wet/dry). No sculpture,3-D art or jewelry will be accepted.
Each artist can submit a maximum of 5 pieces (in one or more mediums); however, no more than 3 will be hung at the discretion of the Juror.
Awards: Best of Show (one award)- $150 cash, plus 1st ($100 cash), 2nd ($75 cash), 3rd ($50 cash) and Honorable Mention (1 ribbon per category) in each medium for both "Artist" and "Masters" categories.
Sponsor: Saddleback Art League

Prospectus / Website for More Info: saddlebackartleague.com
Contact Info
Phone: 949-581-7521
Email: maureen15@cox.net




CALL FOR ENTRY - Oil Painers of America 2012 National Exhibition

Oil Painters of America will hold its Twenty First Annual National Exhibition of Representational Oil Paintings, June 22 through July 21, 2012 at Evergreen Fine Art Gallery in Evergreen, Colorado.

Approximately 30 awards will be given with a total value estimated in excess of $75,000 including a $25,000 Best of Show. Juror of Awards is Quang Ho. A full-color catalog will be available.

Deadline for mailed-in slide submissions is February 10, 2012. Deadline for on-line submissions is February 24, 2012.

To enter, artists must reside in the U.S., Canada or Mexico and be a current member of OPA at an annual fee of $60. National Exhibition entry fee: $30 for the first entry, $15 for the second. Maximum Size Unframed: 1200 square inches. Please send your request for a prospectus in a SASE to: Oil Painters of America, P.O. Box 2488, Crystal Lake, IL 60039-2488 or visit the website at www.oilpaintersofamerica.com.

Entry Deadline: 02-24-2012
Eligibility: To enter, artists must reside in the U.S., Canada or Mexico and be a current member of OPA at an annual fee of $60. Become a member for 2012 and receive the rest of 2011 Free. To apply for membership or renew your membership dues, visit the website at www.oilpaintersofamerica.com
Medium: Oil paints
Awards: In excess of $75,000 including a $25,000 Best of Show
Sponsor: Oil Painters of America

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/events/exhibitions/2012/national/2012-OPA-National-Prospectus.pdf
Contact Info
Phone: 815-356-5987
Email: mail@oilpaintersofamerica.com




Santa Cruz Art League
82nd Annual Statewide Landscape Exhibit “Color and Light”

Exhibit: June 1 – July 1, 2012
Juror: Nancy Boas, Author
Entry Deadline: March 16, 2012
Eligibility:
Medium:
Awards:
Sponsor: Santa Cruz Art League

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.scal.org
Contact Info
Phone: 831-426-5787
Email: cindy@scal.org




International MURAL Showcase

Exhibition (online): February 1 - December 31, 2011

Entry Deadline: Entries are accepted during exhibition.
Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide
Medium: Any medium
Awards: Online exhibition and free advertising spots
(see Prospectus for details)
Sponsor: LA Art Guide - www.laartguide.net

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.ocartguide.com/mural-callforentry.html
Contact Info
Phone: 714-788-1235
Email: thelaartguide@yahoo.com




Online Catalog of International Artists (OCIA)

The Online Catalog of International Artists (OCIA) is delivered to galleries, museums, and art collectors (both institutional and private) around the world via email on a daily basis. Our monthly distribution report is available upon request to the participating artists.

Entry Deadline: Join anytime.
Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide
Medium: All media
Awards: Online catalog exhibition - 1 year, renewable
Sponsor: LA Art Guide - www.laartguide.net

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.ocartguide.com/ocia.html
Contact Info
Phone: 714-788-1235
Email: thelaartguide@yahoo.com




International Pet Painting Showcase


Entry Deadline: No deadline - ongoing exhibition
Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide
Medium: Any two-dimensional media (including photography and digital media)
Awards: Online exhibition (1 year, renewable)
Sponsor: LA Art Guide - www.laartguide.net

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.ocartguide.com/petpainting.html
Contact Info
Phone: 714-788-1235
Email: thelaartguide@yahoo.com




International Wildlife Art Showcase


Entry Deadline: No deadline - ongoing exhibition
Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide
Medium: Any media (including sculpture, photography and digital media)
Awards: Online exhibition (1 year, renewable)
Sponsor: LA Art Guide - www.laartguide.net

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.ocartguide.com/wildlifeart.html
Contact Info
Phone: 714-788-1235
Email: thelaartguide@yahoo.com




International Portrait / Figure Painting Showcase


Entry Deadline: No deadline - ongoing exhibition
Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide.
Medium: Any two-dimensional media (except photography and digital media)
Awards: Online exhibition (1 year, renewable)
Sponsor: LA Art Guide - www.laartguide.net

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.ocartguide.com/portraitshowcase.html
Contact Info
Phone: 714-788-1235
Email: thelaartguide@yahoo.com




International Plein Air Painting Showcase


Entry Deadline: No deadline - ongoing exhibition
Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide
Medium: Any two-dimensional media (except photography and digital media)
Awards: Online exhibition (1 year, renewable)
Sponsor: LA Art Guide - www.laartguide.net

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.ocartguide.com/pleinairshowcase.html
Contact Info
Phone: 714-788-1235
Email: thelaartguide@yahoo.com




International Still Life Painting Showcase


Entry Deadline: No deadline - ongoing exhibition
Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide
Medium: Any two-dimensional media (except photography and digital media)
Awards: Online exhibition (1 year, renewable)
Sponsor: LA Art Guide - www.laartguide.net

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.ocartguide.com/stilllifeshowcase.html
Contact Info
Phone: 714-788-1235
Email: thelaartguide@yahoo.com




International Floral Painting Showcase


Entry Deadline: No deadline - ongoing exhibition
Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide
Medium: Any two-dimensional media (except photography and digital media)
Awards: Online exhibition (1 year, renewable)
Sponsor: LA Art Guide - www.laartguide.net

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.ocartguide.com/floralshowcase.html
Contact Info
Phone: 714-788-1235
Email: thelaartguide@yahoo.com




International Fine Art Photography Showcase


Entry Deadline: No deadline - ongoing exhibition
Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide
Medium: Photography (including digital photo works)
Awards: Online exhibition (1 year, renewable)
Sponsor: LA Art Guide - www.laartguide.net

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.ocartguide.com/photographyshowcase.html
Contact Info
Phone: 714-788-1235
Email: thelaartguide@yahoo.com




International Sculpture / Ceramics Showcase


Entry Deadline: No deadline - ongoing exhibition
Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide
Medium: Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass Art and any 3-dimensional installations
Awards: Online exhibition (1 year, renewable)
Sponsor: LA Art Guide - www.laartguide.net

Prospectus / Website for More Info: www.ocartguide.com/sculptureshowcase.html
Contact Info
Phone: 714-788-1235
Email: thelaartguide@yahoo.com




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