WSQ Fall 2025 Special Issue: "Femme Futures"
Editors: Andie Silva and Shereen Inayatulla, York College, CUNY

This issue explores how the physical body redefines feminist scholarship, art, and activism amid current global challenges. It examines the body as a site of intersectional identities, violence, and resistance, centering on marginalized communities.

Topics may include embodied labor, body politics, disability, reproductive rights, trans embodiments, racialization, incarceration, body ecologies, technology, and more.

Submissions welcomed in all printable media: academic articles, memoir, fiction, poetry, and visual art. Scholars, artists, and activists experiencing marginalization are especially encouraged to submit.

NCECA's Emerging Artists Fellowship identifies under-recognized artists creating innovative ceramic art. Selected by a panel including Nicki Green and Kathy King, fellows receive:

$3,300 honorarium
Exhibition opportunity
Presentation at the 2025 NCECA conference in Salt Lake City
Publication in NCECA Journal

Eligibility: Artists offering new perspectives in ceramics, underrepresented in exhibitions or publications. Applicants must describe their emergent status and anticipated impact of the fellowship.

The program aims to amplify new voices in ceramics and broaden their audience. Age is not a determining factor; the review committee may eliminate candidates considered beyond "emerging."

Jurors Nicki Green and Kathy King bring extensive experience in ceramics and education to the selection process.

The City of Auburn, WA seeks Pacific Northwest artists for its 2025 Site-Specific Art Galleries program. Artists will create installations for either the Art on Main Gallery or Vault Gallery, displayed for three-month periods throughout 2025.

Eligibility: Individual artists or teams from Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.
Deadline: September 5, 2024, 10:59 PM PT
Stipend: $1,000 per selected artist/team
Selection criteria: Artistic excellence, creativity, site engagement, and ability to create innovative work.

Application requirements include work samples, artist statement, proposal, and resume. Selected artists must agree to installation/de-installation responsibilities and partnership in promotion.

The program aims to engage the community and activate downtown Auburn through innovative public art. See more by visiting their website.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 28th “Solo Art Series” Online Art Competition.

4 Solo Exhibitions & 8 Artist Showcases will be awarded.

There is no theme for this solo art competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 28th “Solo Art Series” Online Art Competition. The gallery will judge the Top 12 artists who have the most complete “Body of Work” to show. From that group of 12 artists, the gallery will award 4 monthly Solo Art Exhibitions and the next 8 artists will be featured in the gallery’s Artist Showcase Section.

The first of the four Solo Art Exhibitions will begin on September 15, 2024, and each solo exhibition will run for approximately 30 days through January 14, 2025. The Artist Showcase features will also begin on September 15, 2024, with one of the 8 artists being shown on the 1st and 15th of each month. The Artist Showcase content will be the artist's Solo Art Series entry package.

Amateur or professional 2D & 3D artists (including photography and digital art), worldwide, with or without prior group or solo art exhibition experience, are encouraged to submit their best abstract and/or representational art.

The competitive process will encompass not only the quality and depth of the artist’s artwork but will also include an evaluation of the overall presentation of the artist’s biography and artist’s statement as included in the entry package. The requirement of a complete entry package creates an opportunity for the artist to craft and/or to polish their current artist statement and artist biography.

Extensive worldwide publicity & promotion, hundreds of press releases for winning artists.

Entry Fee: $26.00

Deadline to enter is September 5, 2024.

In its 64th season, Bucks County's longest continually running art gallery will hold its 10th Juried Art Exhibition during four weekends beginning October 12th with a gala opening on Sunday, October 13th - 1:00 to 5:00pm.

Peep Projects invites all interested artists to submit their work to our first juried open call after three and a half years of programming. All applications will be considered for a two-person exhibition opening in mid-December 2024. Please review and fill out all fields. The submission deadline is September 6, 2024, with jury results expected in early October.

All submissions will be considered for:
- The two-person exhibition
- Future solo and group exhibitions at Peep
- Spotlight feature on our social media

Jurors:
- Leah Triplett Harrington, Director of Exhibitions and Contemporary Curatorial Initiatives at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
- Jacob Todd Broussard, Artist, previously exhibited at Peep Projects.

Eligibility & Terms
- Artists working in all mediums are welcome to apply.
- Artists must arrange drop-off and/or shipping their work to the gallery at their own cost.
- For artists working in new media, film, or video, you may be required to use your own equipment for exhibitions.
- Artists will submit up to 5 works that are either available for the exhibition or give a good example of what they will make for it (if the artists choose to make new work).

Submission Fee: $25

Deadline: September 6, 2024, 11:59 pm

About Exhibition:
- The theme of the show will come from the work submitted.
- Selected artists will be notified by early October 2024
- The exhibition opens on December 12, 2024
- Exhibition closes on January 18, 2025
- The exhibition will be open for a reception and Philadelphia’s citywide Second Thursdays programming at the Crane Arts Building.
- All artwork in the exhibition will be for sale, with artists receiving 50% of the final sale.

About Peep Projects
- Peep predominantly organizes solo, two-person, and thematic group exhibitions with national and international artists, focusing on site-specific installations.
- As an ode to Marcel Duchamp’s Étant Donnés (on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art), a peephole was installed in its former location—a renovated studio in Viking Mill—for viewers to peep into the exhibitions from the hallways. Now at Crane Arts in Olde Kensington, Philadelphia, visitors can view the exhibitions from a large window in the door.
- Peep was founded in December 2020 by artist Libby Rosa.

No application, publication, or participation fees. No fees.

Up to six best in show artists will have their work published in the catalogue with detailed critical essays written by the curators. Artists participating in the online exhibit will have two works of art on display and links to their website and social media. Artists keep 100% sales of their work.

You can apply for the online exhibit by emailing us at [email protected]

How to apply:

Email your resume, 3 image samples, and artist website. ​

Artist Feature Catalogue articles are published on our website at

https://www.aedrafinearts.com/catalogue and our Substack page at https://aedrafinearts.substack.com

​​AFA does not accept applications of portfolios with works made by artificial intelligence. ​AFA also does not accept instagram accounts as a substitute for an artist website.

Applications are open to artists from around the world who have five years of experience in sculpting and exhibiting in outdoor spaces and galleries. Artists are invited to send their proposals in response to the curatorial theme ‘From Then to Now‘.

Following a review process, 30 local and international sculptors will be invited to participate in the symposium, where they will create large scale sculptures in a live setting, made from Saudi-sourced granite of three different colors.

Participating artists will be invited to stay in Riyadh throughout the creation period, with materials, tools and assistants being provided to them. In addition to an artist fee, the program offers all expenses, including accommodation as well as return flights for international artists.

Further details about participating in Tuwaiq Sculpture are in the Artist Open Call Invitation document, which can be found in the Related Links section on this page.

To apply please complete the application form at the bottom of this page.

Tuwaiq Sculpture 2025 will take place from January to February in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

WomensWork.Art announces 'The Last Breath,' an exhibition exploring Death, Momento Mori, and Honoring the Dead through Art at their Downtown Poughkeepsie, NY gallery. The call is open to women, femme-identifying, and non-binary artists living in the United States.

Entry fees are $30 for up to three works and $10 for each additional piece (maximum five). Submissions must be made through EntryThingy. Artwork dimensions are limited to 36 inches on the longest side or 2 feet diameter for 3D pieces. The exhibition will be featured in-person and online.

Artists retain 70% of sales. WomensWork.Art handles transactions and taxes, while artists are responsible for shipping. Due to COVID-19 logistical delays, international submissions are not accepted.

Artists must submit statements reflecting on their work's relevance to the theme. The gallery will promote the exhibition through various channels, encouraging artist participation in marketing efforts.

This exhibition call for 'Joy' at Arc Gallery and Studios in San Francisco invites artists to explore and capture the essence of joy in their work. Curated by Priscilla Otani and Karen M. Gutfreund, the show seeks diverse interpretations of happiness and positive emotions.

The call is open to women, femme-identifying, and non-binary artists in the United States. Artwork dimensions are limited to 60" x 40" for 2D pieces and 16" x 16" pedestal or 4' floor space for 3D works.

The exhibition runs from November 16, 2024, to January 11, 2025. Artists receive 60% of sales, with the gallery retaining 40%.

Jurors Priscilla Otani and Karen M. Gutfreund bring extensive experience in curating and promoting artists. The exhibition aims to create an emotionally engaging showcase of contemporary works exploring the theme of joy.

Since its founding in 1907, MacDowell has imbued its spaces with a deep and abiding respect for artists and their creative work. In the 21st century, this fundamental kindness is sustained by the curiosity, generosity, and goodwill circulating within the resident community.
While MacDowell may be thought of as a place apart from the world, the resident population will always be comprised of individuals who are of the world. MacDowell strives to offer ideal working conditions for artists within a joyful and mutually supportive environment. Consistent with that mission, all Fellows are obliged to adopt the community agreement as a condition of accepting a Fellowship. Doing so will help ensure that all Fellows may participate in the enriching exchange that has given rise to countless friendships and collaborations.
Artists interested in applying for a MacDowell Fellowship will complete an online application found via MacDowell’s website. The application includes informational forms as well as a place to upload work samples. All details and requirements are found within the application.
Duration of residency: up to six weeks; the average stay is 30 days

Since 1983, LMCC’s Manhattan Arts Grants have supported Manhattan-based artists, arts groups and community-focused organizations in accessing public funds for the presentation of rich arts activities with the public. These projects have been integral to the cultural vibrancy and arts-driven resiliency of Manhattan

With support from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council on the Arts, the Howard Gilman Foundation and the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation, LMCC’s Creative Engagement, Creative Learning and UMEZ Arts Engagement programs provide technical support to applicants and awards of up to $16,000 to enable hundreds of arts projects in all disciplines, serving Manhattan communities from Inwood to The Battery.

Our grants are often among the first awards an artist or group receives and can help recipients to leverage additional support from other sources. Recommendations for awards are made through a juried selection process comprising artists and arts leaders whose expertise reflects the cultural and creative diversity of Manhattan.

Princeton Arts Fellowships, funded in part by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, David E. Kelley Society of Fellows in the Arts, and the Maurice R. Greenberg Scholarship Fund, will be awarded to artists whose achievements have been recognized as demonstrating extraordinary promise in any area of artistic practice and teaching. Applicants should be early career visual artists, filmmakers, poets, novelists, playwrights, designers, directors and performance artists—this list is not meant to be exhaustive—who would find it beneficial to spend two years teaching and working in an artistically vibrant university community.

Princeton Arts Fellows spend two consecutive academic years (September 1-July 1) at Princeton University and formal teaching is expected. The normal work assignment will be to teach one course each semester subject to approval by the Dean of the Faculty, but fellows may be asked to take on an artistic assignment in lieu of a class, such as directing a play or creating a dance with students. Although the teaching load is light, our expectation is that Fellows will be full and active members of our community, committed to frequent and engaged interactions with students during the academic year.

A $92,000 a year stipend is provided. Fellowships are not intended to fund work leading to an advanced degree. One need not be a U.S. citizen to apply. Holders of Ph.D. degrees from Princeton are not eligible to apply.

Past recipients of the Hodder Fellowship and individuals who have had a sustained and continuous relationship with Princeton University are not eligible to apply. Those who have had an occasional and sporadic relationship with Princeton may apply.

To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, contact information for three references (should the search committee choose to contact references, please do not request letters or have letters sent in advance of a request from the search committee), and work samples (i.e., a writing sample, images of your work, video links to performances, etc.). Please also submit a 750-word proposal that includes how you would hope to use the two years of the fellowship to develop your work, how you would contribute to Princeton’s arts community through teaching and/or production, and how you have encouraged diversity and inclusion and furthered accessibility in your artistic practice, teaching, and/or research.

Applicants can only apply for the Princeton Arts Fellowship twice in a lifetime.

Presenting Art Collide’s "Open Theme”, Fall 2024, international competition and online exhibition. Artists of all ages from around the world are invited to participate, with complete freedom in choosing their preferred media and style. The competition's theme is "Open," allowing participants to express their creativity by submitting artworks on any subject matter of their choice. Only artists whose works are selected as finalists will be required to pay a $35 participation fee. Finalists will have their artwork showcased online and advance to the final round of judging, where they will be considered for cash prizes, including the chance to win the grand prize of $1,000.

Open Theme:

In contrast to themed competitions that dictate a specific topic or idea, open-themed contests like this one grant artists the freedom to express their creativity without confines on subject matter. Such competitions foster a plethora of artistic interpretations and styles, enabling artists to delve into diverse themes, concepts, and genres driven by their personal interests, experiences, or creative musings. This format empowers artists to exhibit their uniqueness and artistic flair.

Open-themed art contests encompass a broad spectrum of visual arts, spanning painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital art, and more. The open theme's adaptability results in a varied and dynamic array of submissions, establishing an inclusive platform that accommodates artists with varying preferences and styles.

440 Gallery announces the Call for Entries for the 20th annual Small Works Show 2024. This national, juried exhibition celebrates the innovation of artists who create work on a small scale in a broad range of media and styles. The exhibition will be on display in the 440 Gallery, Park Slope, Brooklyn space from November 14 to December 20, 2024.

This opportunity is open to artists who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry and who have a US shipping address. Work must be no more than 12 inches (12”) in any direction, including the framing, mounting, or video monitors. The artwork may represent any subject matter. All media—including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, drawings, sculptures in any medium, collage, printmaking, photography, and digital media—will be considered. ⁠

Union Hall’s annual Rough Gems Curatorial Program showcases the work of three Denver-based curators or curatorial teams in a pop-up exhibition format. Each of the three selected curators/curatorial teams receives access to Union Hall’s space, budget, and additional resources in order to create a three-week pop-up exhibition with supplemental programming.

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org

Hidden, secretive, sexy black. Seductive, powerful, elegant black. Formal, prestigious, mysterious black. Step into the womb of night and bring on the noir! If your piece features dominant black—or simply features black in a prominent way—it is eligible!

Ready to show off your art?
Be part of 2x shows in two different countries at the same time!
For the first time ever, you can now be part of two shows at the same time in our galleries in Athens & London!

Our galleries in London & Athens are now welcoming submissions for digital exhibits no matter what your background and medium - painting, photography, printmaking; video art; poems or sculpture. We're keen to see works from any artist and there's no charge for submitting applications! Physical artwork (canvases etc) may require photos/videos of the pieces. Get creative & submit today!

The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure and recognition to artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose.

Each year, an open-call application is made available in each of the seven active partner cities. Supporting artists equitably is a critical part of the Artadia Award process: we consider the unique populations of each community and are proud to reflect our country’s diversity with an Awardee pool that is over 50 percent female and over 40 percent persons of color.

In addition to financial support, Awardees can participate in the Artadia Network to receive structured opportunities for valuable new connections and resource sharing as well as receive a dedicated webpage on Artadia’s online Artist Registry. Connections fostered by Artadia have facilitated major steps in Awardees’ careers, such as inclusion in prominent exhibitions (e.g. five Awardees were featured in the 2017 Whitney Biennial, and six in 2019).

The Hambidge Center, located on 600 forested acres in north Georgia, offers a unique residency program for creatives. As the oldest residency program in the Southeast, it provides a self-directed experience that respects the individual creative process.

The center accommodates small groups of 8-10 residents, each given a private studio with living space and kitchen. Communal vegetarian dinners are served Tuesday through Friday, fostering collaboration and friendships among diverse participants from various creative fields.

Key features include specialized facilities like the Antinori Pottery Studio and a Steinway grand piano. Two ADA-compliant studios are available, though the terrain is generally uneven and rustic.

Residents should be prepared for a secluded environment with no cell service or in-studio internet. The center emphasizes a focused, distraction-free creative experience.

Applications for the Spring Session (mid-February through May) are accepted from August 1 to September 15 of the previous year. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review all guidelines and FAQs before applying.

The Hambidge Center offers a unique opportunity for creatives to immerse themselves in nature and their work, fostering a supportive community while respecting individual processes.

VCCA Fellows are selected by peer review on the basis of professional achievement or promise of achievement in their respective fields. Separate review panels are created for each category (poetry, fiction, nonfiction, playwriting/screenwriting, children’s literature, performance, film/video, book arts, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, installation art, music composition, etc.). Panelists undergo periodic review and rotate regularly to ensure VCCA admission decisions are guided by high caliber artists who represent a diversity of styles and tastes.

The City of Loveland Art in Public Places Program seeks an artist to create a suspended, aerial public art installation for the Northern Colorado Regional Airport. An aviation-themed, suspended public art installation within the main terminal seating area will be a primary focus for travelers. The themes of aviation, nature, history, and the local community are the primary artistic elements desired within this airport setting. PROJECT BUDGET: $30,000; Deadline to apply is 9/15/2024.

Reflecting its mission to bridge East and West through the arts, the Boghossian Foundation launches an international Prize to celebrate artists whose work fosters a better mutual understanding among cultures.

The Prize is intended to pay tribute, each year, to three winners for their work promoting a dialogue between civilisations, a principle that lies at the heart of the mission of the Boghossian Foundation. There is no age limit for the Prize.

Chaired by Jean and Albert Boghossian, the international jury will reward artists in the fields of visual arts, design and crafts, and jewellery.

The Visual Arts Prize will be awarded to a piece of art inspired by cultural dialogue. The Design and Crafts Prize reflects the importance of reconsidering everyday objects through the lens of ancestral Eastern craftsmanship. The Jewellery Prize seeks to explore modern jewellery by borrowing from the vast heritage of the world’s cultures.

Only projects promoting intercultural dialogue will be considered.

Australia’s most diverse art prize for emerging contemporary artists, the churchie emerging art prize (‘the churchie’), has officially opened entries for 2024. This national prize, invites early-career artists to enter for a chance to exhibit and be considered for awards totalling an over $40,000 prize pool. Entries are open to all emerging Australian artists over 18, regardless of age, practice, or medium.

The call for entries will run until 16 September. Industry experts will be searching for diverse, innovative, and unique pieces that showcase Australian contemporary art in practice to feature at the Finalist’s Exhibition from 22 – 30 November, hosted at Metro Arts for the first time.

Now in its 37th year, ‘the churchie’ is Australia’s longest-running prize for emerging artists and provides an exceptional platform for career opportunities, education, and direct engagement with the broader arts community.

Divide Magazine is an Art Magazine that features global artists on the rise. Divide Magazine has an annual viewership of over 86,000+ viewers and hosts 18,500+ followers on Instagram @dividemag.

Some high profile artists we've featured in the past include;

-Popovy Sisters
-Coderch & Malavia Sculptors
-Erik Minter
-Annan Affotey

ELIGIBILITY

Artists from any country are welcome to apply with works in any medium: painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, mixed media, installation, crafts, fashion, illustration, and more. Selected artists will be featured in issue 11 set to release at the end of September 2024.

There is no specific theme for this issue.

Must be 18 and over.

HOW TO APPLY

You may submit multiple entries for different projects/works, there is no limit.

Submission fees are non-refundable.

Deadline to submit all works is September 15th 2024.

The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative - A Juried Exhibition
Thank you for your interest in applying to Wayne Art Center’s 2024 The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative - A Juried Exhibition. The exhibition runs from October 13 through November 16, 2024 in the Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Gallery, Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087.

2 Works Permitted per Application

Call for Entries for The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative - A Juried Exhibition: Wayne Art Center invites submissions in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography and mixed media works that explore the overlapping territories of portraiture and visual storytelling.

Artists 18+ from PA, NJ, NY, DE, MD, VA and Washington, D.C. are eligible to submit up to two original works created between 2022 and 2024. Artists are permitted to submit additional applications. The artist should use the same name and contact (including email) information for each application but must use a different username and password for additional applications.

Juror – Scott Noel
Scott Noel serves as juror for The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative – A Juried Exhibition.

After completing undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, Noel moved to Philadelphia in 1978. His first important solo exhibition was in the Fleisher Challenge Series in 1980. Since that time, he has mounted over 40 major shows across the country. Noel is represented by Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia and his work is included in numerous private, public and corporate collections including the Museum of the Pennsylvania Academy, the Woodmere Art Museum, the Arkansas Art Center and the Pennsylvania Convention Center. From 1996-2024, Noel taught drawing and painting in the undergraduate and graduate programs at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. His legacy as an educator also includes teaching at The University of the Arts, Arcadia University and Community College of Philadelphia.

"Figure paintings have always wedded specific individuals with narrative roles. Think of Lorenzo de Medici, Hendrickje, Stoffels, Victorine Meurent and Leigh Bowery playing both themselves and characters in the pictorial fictions of Botticelli, Rembrandt, Monet and Lucian Freud. Almost all figure paintings imply a question about the relationship between the model and the role they play even in boardroom portraits of captains of industry. Characterization, analysis, likeness and a sense of drama are entangled in visual art." Juror Scott Noel

Awards
Prizes in the amount of $3,000+ will be awarded and presented at the Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 3-5 pm.

Works submitted must have been completed after January 1, 2022. All works must be for sale. Works previously exhibited at Wayne Art Center are not eligible.

Collaborative work is accepted. Please include all artists’ names on the online application.

Please contact Wayne Art Center if you have an excessively large and/or complex installation. Additional expense will be incurred by the artist if artwork requires carpentry, special surface treatment to gallery walls or a custom-built pedestal/armature or specific installation request.

All accepted work MUST BE HAND-DELIVERED to and RETRIEVED from Wayne Art Center. NO shipped work will be accepted. NO exceptions.

Artwork must remain on display throughout the duration of the exhibition.

​​Entry Information
All images should be at least 300 dpi resolution. File Format: JPEG or JPG only. File Size under 5mb. Please name each jpeg/jpg file with the TITLE of the work and specify multiple views with "full" or "detail" view.

The entry fee is $50 for up to 2 artworks. Entry fee is non-refundable.

Visa, MasterCard, AMEX or PayPal will be accepted for entry fee payment. The application will not be finalized until the entry fee has been paid. Entries must be complete and submitted by midnight, September 16, 2024.

For 3D works, a detail image may be submitted along with the overall image- therefore up to two views per piece for 3D works is allowed for up to two pieces. All images should be at least 300 dpi resolution. Artists are permitted to submit additional applications. The artist should use the same name and contact (including email) information for each application but must use a different username and password for additional applications. A$50 fee is applied to each application.

Exhibition inventory for works invited to this exhibit will be created from your submission listings. Updates, edits and changes to any part of listings for title/medium/size/price of work after entry and for the in-gallery exhibition can be made only by contacting WAC. A $25 administrative fee applies to any requested changes. Artists are asked to carefully review submission info before completing entry.

Calendar of Events
Online Entries Accepted
July 23, 2024 - September 16, 2024

Final Deadline for Entries
Monday, September 16, 2024- Midnight EST

Notification of Accepted/Declined Work
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Hand Delivery of Work
Tuesday, October 8, 10am-5pm

Exhibition
October 13 through November 16, 2024

Opening Reception and Awards
Sunday, October 13, 2024
3-5pm

Exhibition Closes
Saturday, November 16, 2024
4pm

Retrieval of Work
Saturday, November 16, 2024 4-5pm (no earlier pickups) AND
Monday, November 18, 2024 10am-5pm

Communications
Notification to artists will be shared via e-mail. An e-mail will be sent for EACH image submitted. Please read each result e-mail carefully, to understand the status of each submission. The artist contact email provided on the online application must remain active during the submission and exhibition process. The artist is responsible for checking email (and SPAM) for acceptance and/or decline and other information regarding Wayne Art Center’s The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative - A Juried Exhibition. Notifications will be shared via email on September 25. Please do not contact Wayne Art Center for updates regarding notifications until after notifications are emailed on September 25 and after checking SPAM/Junk Files.

Insurance and Liability
While all precautions will be taken to ensure the protection of selected work upon receipt, Wayne Art Center cannot assume liability for any loss or damage to artwork in transit. Wayne Art Center provides insurance coverage only while work is on our premises. All work will be insured for 60% of its retail value.

Submission of work to this exhibition constitutes an agreement on the part of the artist to all terms and conditions of this entire prospectus, which includes, but is not limited to, the right of Wayne Art Center to use entries images for publicity purposes. Wayne Art Center will not be responsible for works not claimed by Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Work not retrieved by November 27, 2024 will become the property of Wayne Art Center and available for sale at 100% commission to WAC.

Installation
All work should be submitted installation ready. Framed work should arrive wired and ready to hang and 3D work should be stable enough to sit securely on a pedestal or come with a base that provides stability. If artwork installation is overly complex, Wayne Art Center will contact the artist to request assistance with the installation process. An artist may be required to assume financial responsibility for any alternations (painted walls, site-specific pedestals, armatures, lighting, electrical, etc.) that are requested or required by a particular installation. The artist is welcome to install their complex artworks if necessary. Installation requests must be requested in advance and approved by Wayne Art Center.

Sales Policy
All work must be for sale and the price identified on the entry application must remain constant throughout the duration of the exhibition. Wayne Art Center processes all sales and will retain 40% commission of the sale price, or on any sale that results from mediation by Wayne Art Center staff. Wayne Art Center processes all resulting commissions of work that occur as a result of this exhibition at the same rate of 60/40 Artist/WAC.

Contact Information
Pam McLean-Parker, Exhibition Coordinator, [email protected]

Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
610.688.3553 x211
wayneart.org

Questions
For questions regarding prospectus and exhibition, please contact Pam McLean-Parker Exhibition Coordinator at [email protected] or 610-688-3553, ext. 211. For online submission support, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

NCECA is pleased to announce the 21st annual NCECA Graduate Student Fellowships. The purpose of this fellowship is to foster and catalyze graduate students’ capacities to expand awareness and deepen knowledge in the ceramic arts through learning, intellectual inquiry, and creative research.

The applicant must make a project proposal for use of the $2,000.00 award (may not be used for tuition), and must submit additional materials as specified in the Application Process. A maximum of three awards in the amount of $2,000 each will be made, of which $1,000 (half the total amount) will be mailed upon return of the signed agreement. The Fellowship recipients will be notified of the selection in November 2024 and publicly announced through NCECA E-News, social media platforms, and conference publications. The balance of $1,000 will be sent following completion of a project report with images once it has been reviewed and approved. Final fellowship reports are due by December 31, 2025.
RECOMMENDATIONS
To complete your application, NCECA must receive your two letters of recommendation by September 19, 2024 (11:59pm Eastern). Please inform your recommenders of this deadline in advance. It is the applicant's responsibility to inform their recommenders about the deadline and to ask for the letters of recommendation. NCECA will not contact recommenders directly.
All recommendations must be emailed confidentially by the recommenders to [email protected]

The NCECA Multicultural Fellowship program, now in its 11th year, aims to increase conference participation from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

For 2025, up to 20 fellowships will be awarded, providing up to $850 for conference expenses. Eligible candidates must be first-time attendees from underrepresented cultural backgrounds, committed to advancing ceramic art.

The fellowships support participation in the 59th annual NCECA conference in Salt Lake City, March 26–29, 2025. Recipients will be notified in November 2024. Current NCECA members are encouraged to invite eligible candidates who can contribute value to the field and the organization.

Join us for an introductory taster session of the Art Curation & Exhibition mamnagemnt Short Course, hosted by Karen Van Hoey Smith and the Visual Artists Association. This session is a sneak peek into the full program.

These four sessions will offer you a systematic approach to curation and exhibition management. Whether you are an artist looking to curate your own work, or an art professional looking to step into art exhibition management, the course offers step-by-step instructions to help you become consistent and increase your knowledge of taking ideas to reality.

Curriculum:

Session 1: Introduction to Curation

- Understanding the role of a curator

- Exploring different curation styles

- Fundamentals of exhibition planning

Session 2: Curatorial Practices

- Curating for specific audiences

- Incorporating themes and narratives – from idea to reality

- Selecting and arranging artworks

Session 3: Exhibition Management

- Logistics of exhibition setup

- Marketing and promotion strategies

- Engaging visitors and managing feedback

Session 4: Putting Theory into Practice

- Budgets and fundraising

- Contracts, negotiations and obligations

- Designing your own exhibition concept and curated collection

- Feedback and guidance from experts

MEET THE TUTORS OF THE TASTER SESSION

Karen van Hoey Smith

Karen is an Artist Director and Fine Art Auctioneer with a Degree in Fine Art Evaluation, previously working as gallerist for over 15 years. In addition to this was she was also a partner of a leading UK art publishing house. With a successful history in face-to-face selling working as an Art Broker, having sold pieces for the likes of Banksy, Karen found that she was representing and helping Artists on a regular basis achieve more sales and reaching

their goals. She is now the lead Artists Mentor at the VAA, leading professional development of artists.

Louise Minnaar

Based in South Africa & UK; Louise followed her passion for art early on, attending Art School for 4 years and going on to achieve a degree in education. Louise brings over 10 years’ experience in the art industry, from art auctions all over the world to working with one of the largest publishers in the UK with Whitewall Galleries. Louise has helped clients from all walks of life get happily involved in collecting artwork, from not only the likes of Picasso and Miro, but also exciting up-and-comers at all stages in their art careers. Louise has attended Art Sales Academies with a number of leading galleries.

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Application Opens: July 1, 2024
Deadline: September 20, midnight EST
Application Fee (USD): $25.00

The Wassaic Project is currently holding our annual Open Call for our 2025 Summer Exhibition for artists of all mediums, including: 2D work, sculpture, video, new media, site-specific installation, performance, text, poems, essays, publication-specific work, etc. If selected, your work will be showcased alongside a diverse range of pieces and performances in and around historic Wassaic and Maxon Mills. The Wassaic Project's 2025 Summer Exhibition will be free and open to the public every weekend from May 17 - September 13, 2025. In an effort to be more W.A.G.E. certified, all accepted artists will receive a modest honorarium to participate in the exhibition. Artists interested in creating a site-specific installation for the 2025 Summer Exhibition are also eligible for an Exhibitions Fellowship to help realize their work. Fellows will be offered a no-fee residency for 1 - 4 weeks in April or May 2025. Artists interested in making site-specific work for the exhibition should still apply regardless of whether or not they are interested in or able to be in residence in April or May. The Wassaic Project cultivates and supports community for emerging and professional contemporary artists, writers and other creatives. Housed in historic, landmark buildings, the residency program offers 10 artists each month the opportunity to live and work in the heart of a rural community. The Wassaic Project seeks artists working in a diverse range of media who want to produce, explore, challenge, and expand on their current art-making practices, while participating in a community-based arts organization.

For more information:
https://www.wassaicproject.org/apply/summer-exhibition-faq#applying

2024 Summer Exhibition (currently on view through September 14, 2024):
https://www.wassaicproject.org/exhibitions/tall-shadows-in-short-order

2023 Summer Exhibition: https://www.wassaicproject.org/exhibitions/counting-the-seconds-between-lightning-and-thunder

2022 Summer Exhibition:
https://www.wassaicproject.org/exhibitions/a-tournament-of-lies

2021 Summer Exhibition: https://www.wassaicproject.org/exhibitions/if-you-lived-here-youd-be-home-by-now

2021 Summer Publication: https://www.wassaicproject.org/exhibitions/secret-of-the-friendly-woods

About Wassaic Project

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Wassaic Project exists to provide a genuine and intimate context for art making. We hope to strengthen local community by increasing social and cultural capital through inspiration, promotion, and creation of contemporary visual and performing art.

Wassaic Project cultivates and supports community for emerging and professional contemporary artists, writers and other creatives. Housed in historic, landmark buildings, the residency program offers nine artists each month the opportunity to live and work in the heart of a rural community. The Wassaic Project seeks artists working in a diverse range of media who want to produce, explore, challenge, and expand on their current art-making practices, while participating in a community-based arts organization.

REVIEW PROCESS
Applicants are evaluated by our Co-Directors — Eve, Bowie, and Jeff — and our Residency Director, Will. Artists are selected based on the quality of the work and how well a given piece fits alongside other pieces selected for the show.
Don’t overthink this — there’s no one thing we’re looking for, and we’re always open to creative new uses of Maxon Mills as an exhibition space.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Contact info
CV or publication list (3 pages max)
Project proposal
Portfolio
$25 application fee

PROJECT PROPOSALS
We accept four types of proposals for our 2024 Summer Programming: ready-to-hang work, site-specific installations, temporary installations/performances, and publication-specific works. Your application can include multiple proposals.
For all proposals, include:
A formal description of the work you would like to show.
A three-sentence conceptual description of the work you would like to show or your artistic practice more generally.
A note about any special circumstances you anticipate around the installation of your work. We have limited equipment available, so we need to know in advance if you require anything specific.
For ready-to-hang work proposals:
Please outline any special circumstances you anticipate around the installation of your work. We have limited equipment available, so we need to know in advance if you require anything specific.
For site-specific installation proposals:
Please include completed past works, drawings and/or style references, and explain how the piece will look or function.
Artists interested in creating a site-specific installation for the 2023 Summer Exhibition are also eligible for an Exhibitions Fellowship to help realize their work. Up to five fellows will be offered a no-fee residency in April or May, and will be considered full participants in our residency program.
No separate application is needed for the Exhibitions Fellowship, and acceptance of the fellowship — should it be offered — is entirely optional. Artists interested in making site-specific work for the exhibition should still apply regardless of whether or not they are interested in or able to be in residence in April or May.
For temporary installations or performances for the Summer Festival Program:
Please explain how the piece will look or function.
For publication-specific works:
Please explain how your work will activate the printed publication. This can range from essays, prose, or poetry to more experimental print projects. For example, our 2020 Summer Exhibition book featured essays and poetry from our artists alongside a flipbook of animation frames in the top right corner of each page and an inserted pop-up piece.

Portfolio
Provide 1 to 10 work samples, including title, year, medium, and dimensions, and anything else we should know.
Size requirements: images, up to 5MB each; video, up to 250MB each; audio, up to 30MB each; PDFs, up to 10MB each
If your work is time-based or has video documentation, you may also link to media from YouTube, Vimeo, and SoundCloud.

NOTIFICATIONS:
Notifications will be sent out in early December.

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, STAND 2024.

THEME
As we enter election season, our most pressing issues come to the forefront. We find ourselves in a time like no other where the need for change is more urgent than ever and our actions today will pave the way for our future. This call for art aims to explore the issues that shape our culture, society, nation, and world. Bring what you stand for to life through the power of art. Show us STAND from your perspective.

CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, September 20, 2024 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, October 18, 2024.

AWARDS
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com
Best of Show: $750
Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each

ENTRY FEE
$25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to [email protected].

ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.

RULES
Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.

SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director, Amy Matteson Neill along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.

ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to STAND 2024. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] we are happy to walk you through the process.

MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists for tips on how to get high quality images of your work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on their blog which you can find here www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.

NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.

SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale.

GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.

REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.

REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ you are agreeing to be added to Art Fluent's email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.

2025 Call for Partner Institutions
​In preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the historic Atelier 11 Cité Falguière, L’AiR Arts is inviting cultural, academic and arts institutions worldwide to become partners in this unique living heritage initiative by creating art residency opportunities for their candidates in Paris.

Established in 1875, Atelier 11 stands as the last surviving studio of the world’s longest-running international artists’ residency still in operation. Once a thriving L'École de Paris hub boasting home-ateliers of Gauguin, Foujita, Modigliani, Brancusi and Soutine, it hosted hundreds of French and international artists throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Recently recognized as a heritage site, Atelier 11 is scheduled to undergo rehabilitation to continue welcoming artists and cultural professionals as an International Arts Research Residency.

To celebrate the inclusive history of the École de Paris and to foster intercultural exchange, L’AiR Arts launches a global call for partner institutions interested in offering art residency opportunities for their candidates at Atelier 11 in Paris. Residents must receive support from one or more cultural partners who assume responsibility for covering the costs associated with the residency. ​

RESIDENT PROFILE
Atelier 11 residency program is designed for artists and cultural professionals of all ages, from all countries and all creative disciplines who wish to develop their artistic research and/or project in Paris.

RESIDENCY DURATION
Two weeks to two months

TERMS OF RESIDENCE
Partner institution(s) help to offset the costs of upkeep and preservation of the historic Atelier 11 residency, while also creating a nurturing and productive environment for the residents. Atelier 11 residency offers two individual furnished living studios, communal work and exhibition space, research library and a meeting room with a fully equipped kitchen. The residency also provides programming, communications and event support based on individual project needs. In addition to contributing towards the residency program, partner institution(s) cover the cost of return travel and provide the resident with a living allowance; they also ensure that the resident has a visa and insurance covering medical expenses and civil liability for the duration of the residency.

This living heritage project has been initiated by the L'AiR Arts and Cité Falguière Associations with the vision of establishing an International Arts Research Residency dedicated to the intercultural artistic exchange as the legacy of the École de Paris.

Built by artists for artists in the 1860s, Atelier 11 is the last preserved atelier of the historical artists community of Cité Falguière in Paris. During its 150+ years of artistic history, the Cité Falguière served as a working and living place to more than a hundred French and international artists. Once home to Amedeo Modigliani, Tsuguharu Foujita, Constantin Brancusi, Chaïm Soutine, and Paul Gauguin, it was built with connecting staircases and footbridges to foster connections among artists. Artists of Cité Falguière from different cultural and social backgrounds, such as Chaïm Soutine and Amedeo Modigliani, often shared the same atelier space that brought them closer together and provided the opportunity for exchange, encouragement and inspirations.

ABOUT THE RESIDENCY
McColl Center's Artist-in-Residence Program is an internationally acclaimed program that serves as a catalyst for artistic growth for emerging and mid-career artists. We host three residency terms per year:

Fall - August-November
Winter/Spring - January-May
Summer - June-August
Artists-in-Residence receive private housing adjacent to McColl Center, a large-scale private studio in our historic building in Uptown Charlotte, curatorial guidance, marketing and PR support, and a generous stipend. While in residency, our artists have the freedom to fully focus on artistic research, exploration, and creation while also engaging with McColl Center’s Igniters community and the local creative sector. While in residence, artists also have access to our shared labs and studios including:

3D Lab (3D printer and laser cutter)
Ceramics + Sculpture Studio
Darkroom
Media Lab with a large-scale printer
Woodshop

Summer Artist-in-Residence Program is offered to parents and educators who otherwise would not have the opportunity to participate in McColl Center residency because of their responsibilities during school/university periods. This residency will support their practices, give you the chance to bring your family with you, use the facilities, and equipment offered by the Center on our Labs. Artists may work in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, written or spoken word, or interdisciplinary practices.

Residency Dates: June 3 - August 11, 2025.

Artists-in-Residence participate in a group exhibition and lead one to two community engagements centered around their practice.

The Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University offers a five-month residency (January through May 2025) in the Art Department, which is composed of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Ceramics, Fibers and Material Studies, Glass, Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. The residency will be awarded to an artist whose work is primarily focused on the history and lived experience of North American federally recognized tribal citizens and who exemplifies the art and activism of the artist Edgar Heap of Birds in bringing attention to the lives, struggles and triumphs of Native Americans. The artist in residence will have the opportunity to mentor and advise Tyler students. The residency will culminate in an exhibition to be held in the Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery in Temple Contemporary, Tyler’s center for exhibitions and public programs.

The residency will provide an opportunity for an artist to expand their personal practice while offering access to Tyler’s state-of-the art studio facilities. Tyler’s programs encompass a wide range of areas in the study of art, design, art history, art education and architecture. In each program, students benefit from a rigorous curriculum and a large, diverse campus community.

Residency includes:
• Individual studio
• 24-hour access to shared studio facilities and equipment
• $1,500 materials budget
• Opportunity to teach, mentor, and/or advise students
• Participation in a solo exhibition
• Stipend of $3,500 per month

Residents will be responsible for securing their own housing during the residency. Temple University offers an online resource to search for furnished, off-campus housing options: https://offcampus.temple.edu/housing

To apply, please visit https://temple.slideroom.com/#/Login to create an account and complete/upload the following materials by September 23, 2024:
• Application form
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• 20 images of artwork with image identification list
• Artist statement
• Contact information for three references

For technical assistance with your application, please email [email protected].
For other questions, email Maggie Dunkle, [email protected].