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Call for 2D/3D Art Accessible Expressions Ohio

Posted: Oct 26, 2021

Accessible Expressions Ohio, (AEO), is an adjudicated, diverse, statewide exhibition and tour of 2D and 3D art by Ohio artists with disabilities. Artists of any age, living in Ohio, with a disability may enter in the Youth, Emerging, or Professional categories. AEO raises awareness by presenting the show in inclusive settings designed to change perceptions about disability.   AEO is a professional development opportunity. Whether it’s your first acceptance into an exhibit or another line on your resume, AEO connects artists with peers and a statewide audience of potential patrons.   Sales of artwork are encouraged during the tour. Every artist receives a Certificate of Participation Several cash awards are offered, including Best in Show and first, second, and third place for each category and a special wearable art category. AEO has included 1,700+ artists since it began in 1996. In 2022, the AEO exhibition will have virtual exhibition AND a statewide tour, beginning with an opening reception in March 2022. The exhibit is then curated into 2-3 smaller groups of 20-30 pieces, which travel to sites around Ohio from April through December. For more information about AEO, and to view our e-store with current artwork on sale, visit https://artpossibleohio.org/aeo/ This year we have expanded our artwork accepted to include wearable art as outline in the guidelines below. If you wish to be considered for this category and eligible for the prize, please check the appropriate box on the application. Guidelines to Apply Artists of any age, who are residents of Ohio and have a disability, are eligible to apply. As defined by the ADA, a disability is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. Disclosing the disability is not required. Submissions must be original artwork, completed within the last 2 years. Artists may submit one (1) or two (2) entries.   All art must have a visual component but can be 2D or 3D,  including wearable art, as long as the artwork meet the size guidelines outlined in our “guidelines” section below. Wearable artwork will be accepted, including accessories, knitting-crochet, jewelry, eco printing, and more. Unfortunately, we cannot accept clothing pieces at this time. All art must be no bigger than 3ft by 4.5 ft. A panel of practicing artists, educators, and arts administrators who determine standards, originality, and diversity will adjudicate entries. All decisions are final.   Art Possible Ohio adds a 20% commission to the price you set to help pay tour costs. Deadline to Apply: Midnight, November 17, 2021 Notification if acceptance by: January 7, 2022.   Art must be delivered by: February 25, 2022.   Art will be returned after the tour ends in December 2022. Learn more about Art Possible Ohio here: https://artpossibleohio.org/aeo/.

Ohio Percent for Art/UofA Law Building Commission

Artist for Hire : Commissions ; Call for Artists

Posted: Oct 21, 2021

Open To: Ohio Artists Commission Amount: $45,000 Artwork to be Commissioned: Interior Wall Art Entry Open Date: Friday, October 8, 2021 Entry Deadline: Friday, November 12, 2021 Project Summary: The University of Akron (UA) is inviting Ohio artists to submit up to eight (8) digital images of past interior work for the Law School Percent for Art Project commission. From the submissions, a group of semi-finalists will be selected to visit the campus, meet with the committee (comprising UA faculty and staff), and visit the artwork site location to create a site-specific artwork proposal. UA employees and their spouses are not eligible to apply for this commission, nor are students enrolled in any degree-granting program. University History: Established in 1870, The University of Akron offers more than 300 academic degree programs ranging from associate through doctoral degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, healthcare, engineering, business, education and more. Its beautiful metropolitan campus, located in the heart of Ohio’s fifth-largest city, is surrounded by more than 21,000 businesses, providing countless experiential learning opportunities to its more than 19,000 students hailing from around the world. With championship-winning NCAA Division I sports teams, more than 300 student organizations, and a top-ranked Student Recreation and Wellness Center, UA provides the full campus experience. Project Background and Building History: Renovation of the C. Blake McDowell Law Center began in 2015 to create a modern learning environment which includes two small moot court rooms, a new café, updates to classrooms, offices, technology, and building mechanics, as well as a 125-seat courtroom/classroom and two state-of-the-art lecture halls and student spaces. In the second and third floors of the building there is a new career services suite (including interview spaces), a new clinic suite, a modernized library, and study spaces. Mission of School or Site: The University of Akron School of Law promotes justice, the protection of individual liberty, and the rule of law through our commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and through our continuing commitment to expanding opportunities for legal education. Artistic Goals of the Commissioned Piece: The primary location for the commissioned artwork is the interior front entrance to the building above the staircase. The location, near the heart of the building, will have strong student and faculty interaction. The commissioned artwork should communicate the mission of the law school. The artwork should be inspiring, uplifting, and impressive. Key terms from the mission statement that should drive the commission are “justice, the protection of individual liberty, and the rule of law.” Practical Considerations: Artwork considered for the Law School project must be durable and suitably maintenance-free. The artwork site is in a location that receives a lot of natural light so fabrication materials must be fade resistent. The commissioned work should not include electrical, lighting elements, or water flow. Images of the site are above. Selection Review Process: Interested artists should complete the online form by visiting: https://ohiopercentforart-lawbuilding.artcall.org In addition to the eight (8) images uploaded, artists are requested to submit the following documents: 1. a current resume (maximum four pages) & artist statement as one pdf 2. an image list in the order the images are uploaded The Advisory Selection Committee will review submitted materials and will develop a list of semi-finalist artists that will be invited to meet with the committee for a site visit. After the site visit, the semi-finalists will create a site-specific proposal for artwork for the Law School project. Each semi-finalist will be offered a proposal fee in addition to an honorarium for their site visit. Artist proposals will be judged competitively by the Committee. Submitted proposals become the property of the University of Akron. Ohio Arts Council Staff: Kathy Signorino, Artist Programs and Percent for Art Director 614-728-6140 or kathy.signorino@oac.ohio.gov

Mural Artists - Request for Qualifications

Artist for Hire : Commissions ; Call for Artists

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

Purpose Summit Metro Parks (SMP) is accepting statements of qualification and work examples from mural artists capable of installing one or both murals (2) at the Valley View Area in Cascade Valley Metro Park, (Akron, Ohio). Each mural will be selected separately. The Project Summit Metro Parks recently opened the Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park in Fall 2021. This property is a connection between Gorge Metro Park, Cascade Valley Metro Park and Sand Run Metro Park resulting in 1,800 acres of contiguous park land. The centerpiece of Valley View is the Himelright Lodge which is a restored late 1800s barn. Adjacent to this barn are auxiliary buildings that are used for storage and two of those buildings have blank facades which the park district desires to muralize. The project consists of two brick walls to receive murals and the process will include two phases. Wall 1 is a white brick end-wall which faces east toward Cuyahoga Street. Photo below. This wall is approximately 225 square feet. Due to the prominent and visible location of this wall, the intent for this mural is to create a recognizable identity and signature presence as a SMP facility by incorporating the Summit Metro Parks logo. The logo does NOT have to be used in its current form, though respect for the Metro Parks brand should be evident. The use of this logo must be implemented into the final design for Wall 1. Wall 2 is a gray brick wall which faces west and is directly adjacent to the restored barn. Photo below. This wall includes a black garage door which should be incorporated in the mural to make the door “disappear.” This wall is approximately 375 square feet. For context, the mural wall is directly adjacent to the covered porch. On the porch are doors to the restrooms that are open to the public when the facility is not rented, and also double doors into the lodge. For artists invited to participate in Phase 2, (discussed below) this mural should draw inspiration from any of the following broad subjects: Nature Site History (previously a dairy farm) Summit Metro Parks’ natural restoration of the property (flora, fauna, etc.) Cuyahoga River restoration; improved water quality in the river (wetlands, etc.) Hiking, Fishing, Biking, Paddling, Picnicking Welcoming of the North Hill Refugee/Immigrant population Summit Metro Parks mission (on page 1) Artist Selection Process Summit Metro Parks has assembled a selection panel of arts-community members, park staff, community members and local residents to execute the selection process. It is the park district’s intent to conduct a two-phase selection process. Selection Phase 1 Qualified mural artists will submit the following: • Letter of interest no more than 1 page in length explaining your interest in the project. Please include your name, contact information and whether you are proposing on Wall 1, Wall 2, or both walls. • Artist’s Statement, no more than 200 words, describing your work • Current resume • Work Samples- 5 photos total of representative samples of murals applicable to this project (this is NOT 5 photos for each project). Contact information for each photo shall be included as references for those project. Artists may propose on either or both walls. Selection Phase 2 Five artists will be selected by the panel to participate in a second round of juried review. A $1,000 stipend will be provided to each artist selected for this phase. Each invited artist will prepare and submit the following: • Three concept thumbnail design ideas for Wall 1 and/or Wall 2. NOTE: An artist may submit designs for both walls, but the designs must be clearly marked to indicate which wall is being designed. • A signed W-9 form to enable SMP to pay the stipend. When the successful artist(s) is selected, Summit Metro Parks will negotiate a detailed scope of work and proposed fees with the artist for installation. Artist Selection Criteria and Eligibility The selection panel will evaluate submissions based on the following criteria: • Professional qualifications, documented capability and experience to complete the project successfully in the required timeframe. • Artistic excellence, innovation, originality and/or perspective • Level of relevance to local community and Summit Metro Parks mission • Artwork submitted is mural artist’s original, creative work- proposals which contain imagery that is copyrighted by a different entity, stolen or copied from any other source will not be considered. Historic images/imagery may be incorporated if public domain, or with permission for use. • Success in creating an art piece appropriate for outdoor installation and able to stand up to severe weather, vandalism, graffiti, etc. • Extra consideration may be given to artists who live in or near the Greater Akron community. • The successful artist(s) will be required to provide evidence of appropriate liability, property damage, and workers compensation insurance while on the site. • The selection panel will consider diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion as factors in the selection process. • Upon completion, Summit Metro Parks will retain all rights of ownership to the artwork, including featuring the mural in digital and traditional park promotion and media. Copyright license will be granted to Summit Metro Parks for publicity, educational and park promotion purposes. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Cascade Valley Metro Park, Valley View Area – Mural Artist Anticipated project schedule: Deadline for submission November 8, 2021 Selection Panel Review- Phase 1 November 9-15, 2021 Artist notification/Phase 2 invitation by November 29, 2021 Artist Phase 2 submission due January 24, 2022 Selection Panel Review- Phase 2 January 24- February 19, 2022 Successful Artist(s) notification by February 26, 2022 Project initiation date March 4, 2022 Mural Installation begins Spring 2022 (negotiate date) Mural Installation complete Summer 2022 (negotiate date) Submittal Procedure: Artists wishing to submit qualifications please email the required materials to Lisa King at the email below. SUBMISSION MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE 12:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) November 8, 2021. Questions may be directed to: Lisa M. King, RLA, Executive Director Summit Metro Parks 330-867-5511 or lking@summitmetroparks.org

Call for Art: "Squared" Fundraising Show with White Rabbit Galleries

Call for Artists

Posted: Oct 11, 2021

Call for Art! Join us at White Rabbit Galleries for our new exhibition and fundraiser, “Squared”. The fun twist of the show is that each piece must be 6×6 in., 8×8 in., or 12×12 in. Each size has a set price – $30 (6×6), $40 (8×8), $50 (12×12) Submission Information and Rules Each work submitted must be 6×6 inches, 8×8 inches, or 12×12 inches in OVERALL dimensions. (If framed, outside dimensions must be designated sizes.) Each piece has a set price of $30, $40, and $50 according to size. Each work must be for sale. Artwork sale profit is split 50/50 with White Rabbit Galleries. (This is the main fundraiser.) Every piece must have a submission form printed, completed, and turned in at time of artwork drop-off. Limited paper submission slips will be available at the gallery. Any artist (ages 12 and up) may submit as many artworks as they wish, in any medium, 2D or 3D. ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE FREE. Every piece must be ready to hang on the gallery walls without the use of tape, glue, or command strips. Wire hangers are recommended (These will not be added by the gallery). Flat, lightweight 2D works that cannot be wired have the option of being hung with magnetic tacks provided by the gallery (These do not puncture artwork.) Pedestals are limited. Please plan accordingly. The gallery reserves the right to deny submissions that are not ready to hang. Submissions can be dropped off starting immediately, during gallery open hours. Submissions MUST be dropped off by November 27th at 7pm. No submissions will be accepted after this time. Sold artworks will leave with the purchaser at the time of sale. Sales and payouts will be processed after show closing (Jan. 22nd). The gallery uses PayPal to pay artists. If you do not have a PayPal account, we can help you set one up.

$3,500 Artist Grants

Call for Artists ; Grants

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Fall 2021 artist grants. We are offering 2 grants in the amount of $3,500 and 4 grants in the amount of $1,000. Grants will be awarded through an open call art competition juried by leading contemporary curators. The Hopper Prize was established in order to increase the recognition of artwork created by artists and photographers. Our aim is to advance artists’ careers by providing them with unrestricted financial support that is coupled with a platform for increased visibility. We accept submissions twice a year via an open call. We are currently accepting submissions for the Fall 2021 grant cycle. Program Highlights Total Awards: $11,000.00 USD for visual artists $3,500.00 – 2 artists will each receive a $3,500 (USD) grant $1,000.00 – 4 artists will each receive a $1,000 (USD) grant 30 artists will have their work archived at hopperprize.org A selection from the submissions will be featured on our Instagram feed @hopperprize Additional exposure will be available to winners through our Journal: Insights into Contemporary Art Connect with Curators We collaborate with contemporary curators holding prominent positions at major institutions in order to select our grant winners. Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of these forward thinking exhibition makers. Jurors for the current awards are: Tyler Blackwell Associate Curator Blaffer Art Museum & Caitlin Julia Rubin Associate Curator & Director of Programs Rose Art Museum Our jurors will be selecting 6 artists from our open call who will each receive an unrestricted cash grant. 2 artists will win $3,500 and 4 artists will win $1,000. The jurors will also select a shortlist of 30 artists who will have their work archived at hopperprize.org. Grant awards are unrestricted and may be used any way the recipients choose. When submitting your work, you will have the option to opt-in to be considered for possible Instagram features on our feed @hopperprize, where we currently reach an audience of over 60k. Our editors will be featuring select submissions on a rolling basis prior to the application deadline. In addition to grant awards, our shortlist, and Instagram reach, we will be providing an additional platform for exposure via our online Journal Insights Into Contemporary Art. We launched this digital publication to give artists a new channel to amplify their voice while providing an in-depth look at their work, practice, and background. Grant recipients and shortlisted artists will all receive the opportunity to publish an interview to include any work of their choosing as a means of providing continued support beyond the open call. Eligibility The Hopper Prize is open to all artists age 18 and older working in any media. There are no restrictions on genre, subject matter, or media. We welcome entries in all media. We are committed to supporting artists from diverse cultural backgrounds at all stages of their professional careers. All artists are encouraged to apply. Recent Winners We support artists working in all media, from diverse backgrounds, in wide-ranging geographic locations. Recent grant winners include: Abi Salami, Dallas Abigail Lucien, Baltimore Hasani Sahlehe, Atlanta Laura Berger, Chicago Jennifer Sirey, Brooklyn Cielo Felix-Hernandez, Richmond Akihiro Boujoh, Utrecht Joey Solomon, Brooklyn Lynnea Holland-Weiss, Cleveland Susan Chen, Hartford Yannick Lowery, Philadelphia Andrea Ferrero, Mexico City Christopher Desanges, Boston Dominic Hawgood, London Kira Dominguez Hultgren, San Francisco Vikesh Kapoor, Sunset Pines Adrian Coleman, London, United Kingdom Trish Tillman, New York, New York Nicholas Moenich, Brooklyn, New York Elena Bajo, Los Angeles, California Vanessa da Silva, London, United Kingdom Mark Baugh-Sasaki, San Francisco, California Genevieve Cohn, Bloomington, Indiana Sydney Cook, Baltimore, Maryland Jinyong Park, London, United Kingdom Isabel Yellin, Los Angeles, California Alex Callender, Northampton, Massachusetts Alicia Eggert, Denton, Texas Daniel McCarthy Clifford, Minneapolis, Minnesota Juan Giraldo, New York, New York Maja Ruznic, Los Angeles, California Letitia Huckaby, Benbrook, Texas Tracy Kerdman, Saugerties, New York Lebohang Kganye, Johannesburg, South Africa Christopher Meerdo, Chicago, Illinois Erik Parra, San Francisco, California Deadline November 16, 2021 Simple Application We made our grant application simple to reduce the stress of submitting your work and save you time. The application is short and can be completed in under 20 minutes. To apply for a grant, you only need to submit this information: Name & Email Instagram Username (optional) Up to 10 Image or Video attachments Artwork captions Artist Statement & Biography (optional) $40 submission fee Apply Now Show us your work at https://hopperprize.org

Artwork Archive Artist Opportunity List for 2021

Call for Artists ; Grants ; Miscellaneous : Request For Proposals (RFP)

Posted: May 24, 2021

Across the world, arts organizations continue to adapt to the pandemic and the changing regulations. While some institutions have started to release their deadline for 2021, others have paused or indefinitely delayed their programming. Still, other arts institutions have formed to provide relief funds for artists. Each year we send our team on a mission to find the best art opportunities, artist grants, and calls-for-entry for the upcoming year. This year looked a little different. We have added a few new categories and will be monitoring the grants and prizes that have yet to be released and will update this post throughout the year. Regardless, there are still a lot of opportunities to be had in 2021. New grants, such as our own Artwork Archive Art Business Accelerator Grant, have formed in response to the needs of artists affected by COVID-19. Grants remain steady as a way for artists to supplement their income to ease the financial burden that often comes as part of being a working artist—especially over the last year. These grants listed help artists pay for materials, studio space, or even their rent, allowing artists to sustain themselves and their art practices during this difficult time. While many residencies have changed the way they will operate or are postponing their residency dates, there are still upcoming opportunities to develop your work in a COVID-safe artist residency. You will find a list of the top international open calls, residencies, fellowships, and awards that we believe will benefit artists during the upcoming year! The complete list is broken down into six categories: grants, residencies & fellowships, calls-for-entry, publications, COVID relief funds, and opportunity sites. We will be updating this list throughout the year, so make sure to bookmark the page, check back often and let us know if there is an opportunity that should be listed!

Kenmore First Fridays: Seeking Musicians & Artists

Call for Artists ; Music

Posted: Mar 06, 2021

Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance is bringing the fun back to First Fridays of the month on Kenmore Boulevard, popularly known as Akron’s “music row,” beginning June 4, 2021. The Alliance is now inviting musicians, vendors and sponsors to contact them for opportunities to be part of the fun. Performer pay ranges from $50 for a half-hour set to $250 for an hour. Sponsorships range from $500 to $2,500. Vendor spots are $15 per event. Musicians and local businesses can find out more about First Fridays opportunities by visiting www.betterkenmore.org/events. ABOUT KENMORE FIRST FRIDAYS Since June 2018, Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance’s First Fridays have welcomed thousands of residents and visitors for a night of live entertainment, food trucks, craft beer, children’s activities and more. First Fridays have featured some of the region’s best local rock, country, hip-hop, jazz and blues musicians.

Creative Compass - Opportunities for Artists

Artist for Hire ; Auditions ; Call for Artists ; Jobs

Posted: Dec 30, 2020

In 2007, Arts Cleveland (previously the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture) launched an initiative to increase artists’ access to home and business space ownership. It began with the understanding that artists could improve their chances at economic success by building equity. Recognizing that there are a number of critical factors contributing to artists’ success, and a need for many similar connections to be made, we developed Creative Compass. This website is a tool for artists to share information, find artist opportunities and build connections with each other and with the broader community. What you’ll find in each section -A guide with information to get you started or refresh your skills -A list of organizations (or resources) that can offer you help -Event/Workshop listings with a number of upcoming opportunities hosted by Arts Cleveland, other arts and culture organizations and area artists -Time-Sensitive Opportunities Members throughout the community maintain listings to help you find: -Auditions at local theaters (many thanks to the NEOPAL listserve) -Available space, which you can filter by intended use, cost and location -Calls for artists, which includes all disciplines: craft, dance, design, literature, media, music, theatre and visual -Employment opportunities made available by various local organizations -Grant opportunities made available for artists of all disciplines -Loan opportunities that provide you with financial support for your artistic needs Join the conversation -View artist stories which feature local artists who have made greater Cleveland their home, and take your own lessons from their experiences -Submit information you’d like us to share – from events to your own artist story.

Opportunities for Artists via Artshow

Artist for Hire : Commissions , Education ; Call for Artists

Posted: Dec 30, 2020

Artshow.com provides calls to artists for art contests, competitions, exhibitions, and festivals, as well as artist workshops and artist portfolios.

Artist Opportunities Database

Artist for Hire : Commissions ; Artist in Residence ; Auditions ; Call for Artists ; Grants ; Jobs ; Miscellaneous : Request For Proposals (RFP)

Posted: Dec 30, 2020

The Artist Opportunities Database is a searchable listing of opportunities for artists. The Artist Opportunities Database is managed by the Ohio Arts Council (OAC), and is free and open to the public for browsing and searching. The purpose of the database is to announce opportunities available to artists. The online Artist Opportunities Database represents another step the Ohio Arts Council’s Individual Artist Grant Programs and Services office is taking to support the work of artists. This database provides a listing of local, statewide, national and international opportunities. The Artist Opportunities Database is available online only so that we may maintain the most current information possible.