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Shows are listed in order of Entry Date

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Harrison Council for the Arts
Juried Art Program

Artists who are interested in exhibiting at the Harrison Public Library, Bruce Avenue, Harrison, NY for approximately one month during 2013 are invited to submit samples in person on Friday, May 18, 2012 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All artists must pick up their samples on Saturday, May 19, 2012 between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Two-dimensional art only is eligible and the samples must be in the form of two different pieces of the actual art (preferably framed), 12 copies of the art either in the form of 35mm slides or photos or prints (all different/representational of the artist’s work), and a resume.

For details see the Library's website harrisonpl.org or contact Connie Perrotta, Harrison Council for the Arts Juried Art Program volunteer at cpcpone@yahoo.com.

Location:

Harrison Public Library, Bruce Avenue, Harrison, NY

Dropoff: Friday, May 18, 2012 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All artists must pick up their samples on Saturday, May 19, 2012 between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

 


New Rochelle Council on the Arts
Annual Juried Show
“Size Matters” (24”x24”)
July 11 through August 31, 2012

Additional info and prospectus click here

 

Location:

Rotunda Gallery
New Rochelle City Hall
515 North Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10801

Deadline:Friday June 8, 2012

 

 

Stamford Art Association
Faber Birren Show
Sept 30 – Nov. 1, 2012

Juror: Ian Alteveer, Asst. Curator Dept of Modern & Contemporary Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Additional info and prospectus click here

 

Location:

Stamford Art Association
39 Franklin Street
Stamford, CT

Entries postmarked by July 15, 2012

 

 

Arts & Crafts on Bedford—Stamford, CT
Saturday, September 22, 12pm-8:30pm
& Sunday, September 23, 11am-5pm
Rain or Shine


This is a juried show featuring fine art & contemporary crafts in a dynamic downtown setting.

Works are accepted in all major arts and crafts categories. Exhibitors are accepted based on the originality and quality of their workmanship, the appropriateness of their products for this market, and on the availability of space within specific arts and crafts categories.


Jurying: Juries are held on the 30th of each month starting March 30 and ending July 30. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance, rejection or wait list status shortly thereafter. Those not accepted will receive their refunded space fees at that time.

Application available at http://www.stamford-downtown.com/
Email events@stamford-downtown.com Or call 203.348.5285

 

Location:

Downtown Stamford

Deadline: Jurying occurs on the 30th of every month—Last jury on July 30th.

 


Mystery Build $10k Art Challenge -
National Call for Entries

Mystery Build is an art challenge focused on ingenuity and resourcefulness. Contestants must create an original work of art using only the materials provided in a Mystery Build Kit. Contestants upload photos or videos of their creation and compete for $10,000 in cash prizes.

The specific materials in the Kit will be unknown to you at the time of purchase ( Kits are 49.95-69.95), but you can expect to find some common sculpting materials like wood, metal, clay, and fiber. The Kits are 10" wide and 3.5" deep and contain around 3 lbs. of materials. All Mystery Build Kits are the same. Enter individually or as a team. There is a kid’s version too!

Mystery Build Kits are available at www.mysterybuild.com.

Submission Deadline - Sept. 16 2012

Ongoing Opportunities

SUMMER RESIDENCY PROGRAM AT THE SALTONSTALL ARTS COLONY

Saltonstall Arts Colony in Ithaca,New York.

The Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts is committed to supporting the literary and visual artists of New York State with the Summer Residency Program at the Saltonstall Arts Colony in Ithaca,New York. From mid-May through September there are 4 month-long sessions. Artists who are chosen are given a private apartment and studio space for a month and a modest stipend. There are 5 artists in each session. For more information, please visit the web site or call the office at 607.539.3146.

For further information click here.


Proposals for Exhibition Opportunities

at Artspace in New Haven, CT

Deadline: February 1st and July 1st annually
Proposals for Exhibition Opportunities at Artspace in New Haven, CT

Artspace reviews submissions for Gallery 1 exhibitions annually in February, and biannually for the Flatfile and all other gallery spaces in February and July.

 

Location:

Artspace

New Haven, CT


Deadline: February 1st and July 1st annually

Send emails to proposals@artspacenh.org or call (203) 772-2709 for more information.

Visit www.artspacenh.org for more information about the gallery spaces.

 


The Bruce S. Kershner Gallery

at the Fairfield Public Library
Looking for artists interested in showing in the new gallery.

Solo and group proposals are invited.

For further information go to
fairfieldpubliclibrary.org

For a complete prospectus (PDF) go to

http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/prospectus


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