VALA Presents…the 3rd Annual “DARK ART SHOW”
This Juried Exhibit will feature Artwork that explores the darker side of Art…
Presented by the Visual Arts League of Allen(VALA)
Deadline to enter : Oct 8th 2020
Where: The VALA Gallery
in the SpookTacular Historic Cotton Mill of McKinney
Reception Event – Friday Oct 30th 7-9pm
Masks …
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Annual TVAA Citation Exhibition
The Citation Show is presented by the Texas Visual Arts Association and is a juried, TVAA Member-only exhibition.
This year’s Citation show will be held on the online gallery at TVAA.org and includes cash and merchandise prizes valued at $1000.00. Acceptance into five TVAA juried shows grants the artist “Signature” status.
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The Greater Denton Arts Council presents the 34th annual Materials: Hard + Soft International Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition. Materials: Hard + Soft began in 1987 in Denton, Texas as a celebration of the evolving field of contemporary craft and the remarkable creativity and innovation of artists who push the boundaries of their chosen media …
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Enter up to 4 pieces. VALA Members FREE – Non-members $35 (Includes 1 yr VALA membership)
Submission form
VALA Presents…
“Color Outside The Lines”
This Juried Exhibit will feature Artwork that exemplifies your CREATIVITY!
Presented by the Visual Arts League of Allen(VALA)
Deadline to enter : Sept 5th 2020
Where: The VALA Gallery
in the Historic Cotton …
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Our Members Exhibition will be online this year due to the Covid19 pandemic. Members will submit entries as we normally do, and our juror, Janet Rogers, will choose which paintings are accepted into the show.She will then choose among those selected paintings for awards.
We encourage you to consider entering this show and show off your …
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Water Media National Juried Exhibition, deadline Sept 6.
Exhibition dates Oct 6-31, with Closing Artist Reception Saturday Oct 31, 6-8pm.
Open to all US artists 18 and over, for artworks demonstrating the fluid potential of watercolor, ink & wash, gouache, acrylic and oil in a transparent method, and collage featuring water media. Artworks are …
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Rockwall Art League 20th Annual Fine Art Show October 2-4, 2020
Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club Conference Center At The Shores
2600 Champions Circle, Rockwall, TX 75087 https://www.rockwallartleague.org/
ENTRY FEES: Members: $15.00 per entry or 3 entries for $40.00 (Dues for 2020 must be current) Non-Members: $20.00 per entry or 3 entries for $55.00
October 1 …
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This year’s State Fair of Texas sadly has been canceled due to to the quarantine, but the Creative Arts Contest goes on! The dates have changed for the Contests – see https://bigtex.com/get-involved/creative-arts-competitions/ for more information. The new deadline for online entry is September 1st, with drop-off dates for those accepted Sept. 9 – 13. The …
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Shanley House Reopening
The LGAA board has decided to reopen the Shanley House Gallery and resume membership meetings. COVID-19 precautions will be observed.
Shanley House Gallery | 224 North Travis | Granbury, TX 76048
For more about LGAA see http://lakegranburyart.blogspot.com/
LGAA Monthly Member Meetings Monthly meetings will resume on September 14th at 7pm. Unfortunately, …
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The 2020 Keller’s Got Talent Art Show & Competition has gone VIRTUAL! Due to the current COVID-19 guidelines and our desire to protect our artists, staff and art enthusiasts, we’ve opted to have the show but opted to share it virtually on our Keller Public Arts Supporters group of the City of Keller Government Facebook …
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VAST ART MAGAZINE is excited to announce the international open call for ISSUE N°02. See your work in print and published along side new, emerging, and established practices from around the world. Thirty (30) artists will be selected and profiled in full color print spread showcasing their work, artist biography, and artist statement. Featured artists will …
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Deadline Extended to September 4th
Spirit of the West
Call for Artists and Prospectus
Doss Heritage & Cultural Center, 1400 Texas Drive, W’ford 817-599-6168
Show October 3rd to November 13th
Entries – This show will celebrate the heritage of the American West. Art should capture not only landscapes but the rugged …
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We are a new gallery seeking art for our first two shows.
This exhibit celebrates the art of the mask, whether designed to be worn, or simply used as decoration.
Show us your best masks… painted, or fashioned from leather, fabric, metal or other materials. Let us see your best work.
This is a juried exhibit …
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We are a new online gallery seeking art for our first two shows.
For this exhibit we are seeking art that explores the raven, the swan and the peacock in a variety of forms, both real and symbolic. Draw on the old stories or create your own mythologies. Let us see these creatures personified—give us …
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CALL FOR ART – 2020 MEMBERS HOLIDAY SHOW
Announcing – Call for entry and submission is now being accepted for the Annual Members Holiday Show and Sale! Up to 3 pieces may be entered. The deadline for online entry is October 25, 2020. Cash awards will be determined based on entry fees collected.
CLICK HERE …
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Call for artists to submit work for art en Blanc: Everything White
7 pm Friday 4th | 11th | 18th September 2020
For more information, click here: https://www.thegallery8680.com/art-en-blanc–everything-white.html
Submission
Email 1>3<10 images in 300dpi digital format, please keep files well organized and manageable. List the size, media and description of works. an artist statement is required …
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The Weatherford Art Association invites you to enter the annual Spirit of the West Competition held at the Doss Heritage & Cultural Center. This show will celebrate the heritage of the American West. Art should capture not only landscapes but the rugged independence and tenacious adventures of the majestic west and the individuals that made …
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Fantasy- Art that depicts magical or other supernatural themes, ideas, and creatures. It takes on the style of a graphic novel with the work being representational and natural rather than in an abstract interpretation.
Submission Deadline: Saturday, August 15th at midnight
Notification and Publication Date: Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
The Artist’s Circle is an online gallery …
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Submit your art now for the international juried Arcadia Art Show Vol. 4! $1100 in prizes. Submission guidelines: www.artshowtyler.com
Arcadia Art SHow – an international juried art show hosted in the Arcadia Theater in historic dowtown Tyler, Tx, which is currently the headquarters of Martin Walker Law firm.
Apply at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7913
KEY DATES:
Entries Due: midnight, …
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Calling all artists! Submissions are open for our annual Lone Star Art competition.
APPLY HERE!
Visit txdg.org/lone-star-art for details.
The Lone Star Nature Art Competition is back! Presented by Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park, this competition and exhibition features the work of artists from across the great state of Texas. Amateur and professional artists are …
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20th Annual Members Show Call for Entries
Registration Opens July 20!
Irving Arts Center welcomes entries this month to its 20th annual Art Connection Members Show. This annual non-juried exhibition is open to all current Art Connection members who wish to participate. This year’s exhibition will be an online exhibition, with eligible entries judged for …
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“Drawing the Line”, National Juried Exhibition.
***$1000 First Prize***.
Dallas Metro Arts Contemporary studio/gallery, Plano TX.
Apply at www.callforentry.org Deadline Aug 9.
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7914
What is drawing? Is it traditional media and subject in pencil, chalk or charcoal? Is an image of line made with a stylus on a tablet also line, or a …
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Focal Point
October 2, 2020 – November 13, 2020
Deadline to enter: August 14th, 2020
The Call for Entry:
The Foundry Art Centre in Saint Charles, Missouri is seeking submissions for “Focal Point,” a juried exhibition focusing on how photography can be pushed to its fullest potential. Submitted works do not have to be …
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About the exhibition
The Greater Denton Arts Council proudly presents the 34th annual Materials: Hard + Soft International Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition. Recognized as one of the premier craft exhibitions in the country, Materials: Hard + Soft began in 1987 and was originally initiated by area artist Georgia Leach Gough. The exhibition celebrates the evolving …
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Primary Colors- noun/ any of a group of colors from which all other colors can be created by mixing. The source of all other colors, red, blue, yellow, and green.
Submission Deadline: Saturday, August 1st at midnight
Notification and Publication Date: Saturday, August 15th, 2020
theartistscirclegallery.com
https://www.theartistscirclegallery.com/primary-colors
The Artist’s Circle is an online gallery and …
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Saint Peter’s Fish by Kimberley Peterson, 2019 winner
July 9, 2020 press release. FREE to enter – deadline Sept.18, 2020
CONTACTS: Emily Wingate, Sunwest Communications, ewingate@sunwestpr.com, 469-547-0212
Bill Kula, APR, bkula@catholicfoundation.com, 214-789-1644
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS FROM TEXAS PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS FOR
15th ANNUAL ART ON THE PLAZA COMPETITION
Winning artwork …
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July 7th UPDATE:
The museum is hosting an open call for entries to SUFFRAGE NOW: A 19th Amendment Centennial Exhibition, a photo commentary …
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Entry deadline is July 27th. Enter at: https://form.jotform.com/201606018562145
Live Art Reception for show will be determined as restrictions for gatherings are lifted.
***A virtual showcase will be created for this show and Artists will be highlighted online if restrictions prevent from a live show. Gallery remains open for visitors during the duration of the …
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Western National Juried Exhibition. ***$1000 First Prize***.
Entry Deadline: July 12! Enter at http://www.callforentry.org
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7863
Dallas Metro Arts Contemporary studio/gallery, Plano TX. This exhibition is open to all artists aged 18 & up, submitting 1-5 original artworks created in the last three years, in any 2D media. We once heard “If it ain’t …
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Food- Present food in a creative way. From subject to statement food has played a role in all art forms. Let Cezanne’s chunky apples and oranges to Wayne Thiebaud’s pastel cakes and pies inspire your own food creations of artwork.
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 15th at midnight
Notification and Publication Date: Saturday, August 1st, 2020
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It’s happening again! ART House is hosting the 2nd annual Americana professional art exhibit and competition. Submit your art that represents Americana. Be creative and bold, after all this is the Home of the Brave and the Land of the Free!
Winners and select exhibitors will be showing their art at the Art House Gallery …
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TVAA “Works on Paper” Online Exhibition
This works on paper theme can encompass collage, printmaking, painting, etching, and more in unique ways. These can be 2D and 3D with paper as the primary focus and/or medium of the artwork. Get creative with your ability to work with paper and present it in a unique way! …
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Watermedia Showcase
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: 7/3/2020
Showcase your talent by entering this exciting competition, brought to you by Watercolor Artist magazine. Award Winners and Honorable Mentions will be published in the April 2021 issue of Watercolor Artist.
Watermedia Showcase
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Global Impact: The Wake of Covid
August 14th, 2020-September 25th, 2020
Deadline to enter: July 6th, 2020
The Call for Entry:
This exhibition explores the global impact of COVID-19. What have artists been creating in response? How has their work shifted due to self-isolation and quarantine? How have their perspectives changed? Global Impact: The …
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FREE to enter. $300 IN AWARDS! ENTER ONLINE
The tradition of having an annual members awards show goes back 65 years to the founding of the association. To continue it during this time of quarantine, we are hosting the show online as a virtual gallery. (We do plan to open our gallery again in September.)
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