Artist Opportunities

The N.C. Arts Council is delighted to provide the following opportunities for artists. Please contact the organization listed if you have any questions.

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Visual Arts Opportunities

Painting On The Edge
This international juried exhibition is open to artists working in all painting, printmaking and drawing media. The exhibition will be held at the Federation Gallery in Vancouver, Aug 18– Sept 6, 2009 and includes $8,000 in prizes.

Deadline: June 5
For more information: Download an entry form at www.artists.ca or call (604) 681-8534 for more details.

The Sharadin Art Gallery at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania requests proposals from artists, craftspeople and designers for the production of an original, site-specific installation in our exhibition space at the Sharadin Art Gallery. The selected artist (or artist team) will be awarded $10,000. The award must cover all material and labor costs associated with the production of the work, all travel expenses to and from our site, all incidental costs, meals, and artist fees and honoraria. Housing provided by the university. Kutztown University students will be available to assist physical production of selected proposal.

Deadline: June 12 (end of business day)
For more information: Visit www.kutztown.edu/acad/artgallery/residency.htm or email talley@kutztown.edu. No phone calls, please.

The Nature of Art Frame Shop
The Nature of Art Frame Shop in Holly Springs is looking for artists of all media for a July 2009 show.

Deadline: June 13
For more information: Call Judie at (919) 387-9448 or visit www.thenatureofartframeshop.com.

Artspace
Artspace in Raleigh is seeking innovative proposals from artists working in 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional media for solo and/or group shows. Artspace galleries are dedicated to challenging exhibitions by both emerging and established artists. Exhibitions run for 6–8 weeks with an opening reception held during First Friday Gallery Walks.

Deadline: Applications due between June 15 and August 1.
For more information: www.artspacenc.org/exhibitions_opp.html

folkfest st. pete
St. Petersburg Florida's 3rd annual fall street arts festival will take place September 26–27, 2009. Open call for folk, outsider and intuit artists to display and sell their creations to an estimated 20,000 art and music enthusiasts and collectors.

Deadline: June 15
For more information: Visit www.creativeclay.org or call (727) 825-0515.

Mortal Plush Art Whino Gallery, M.D.
The Mortal Plush Art Whino Gallery located in Maryland will host an exhibition of original handmade plush works of art July 11 through August 11, 2009.

Deadline: June 19
For more information: Contact mortalplush@artwhino.com for details and to enter.

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)
Art in Transit Artists are invited to apply for CATS Northeast Corridor/LYNX Blue Line Extension public art opportunities.

Deadline: June 24
For more information: www.charmeck.org/Departments/CATS/Art+in+Transit/home.htm

Dalton Gallery, Rock Hill, S.C.
Dalton Gallery is seeking proposals for 2010 solo or group exhibitions. Send images (CD preferred), your information and a brief artist statement to Center for the Arts, P.O. Box 2797, Rock Hill, SC 29732. Include SASE or materials will be retained for artist registry.

Deadline: June 30
For more information: Contact Debra Heintz at (803) 328-2787 or email heintzd@yorkcountyarts.org.

SlowArt Productions, Hudson, N.Y.
SlowArt Productions presents the group thematic exhibition "Strange Figurations." The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery in Hudson, N.Y., October 1–31, 2009. This exhibition is open to all interpretations of the concept "Strange Figurations." Included are all forms of unique and unusual figurative art from the realist to the surreal and visionary. All artist interpretations of the theme "Strange Figurations" will be reviewed and considered.

Deadline: June 30
For more information: Get details and download an entry form at www.slowart.com/prospectus/figure.htm or email slowart@aol.com.

APW Gallery, New York
The APW Gallery in New York, NY, is looking for artists to exhibit in their "Something Different" exhibition which will run July 17–August 23, 2009.

Entry deadline: July 1
For more information: Get a complete exhibition schedule and entry information at apwarts.com/Callforsubmission.html.

Athens Institute for Contemporary Art, Athens, Ga.
ATHICA is seeking entries for the exhibition "Free Press in Free Fall" that address the embattled print industry as well as broadcast, radio, web and other forms of news media, especially those that take into account modern-day journalism's current state of crisis and transition.

Deadline: July 6
For more information: www.athica.org/callforentries.php

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is seeking entries for its upcoming "Get the Picture?" juried photo competition. Awards totaling $1,000 will be given in three categories: Black and White, Color and Digital/Mixed Media. "Get the Picture?" will debut during Fourth Friday activities on July 24 and will be on exhibit through August 22.

Deadline: Entries will be accepted at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County on July 16-18.
For more information: Visit www.theartscouncil.com/documents/GetthePictureCallforArt.pdf for entry form, eligibility requirements and info, or call (910) 323-1776.

The Town of Chapel Hill
The Town of Chapel Hill is accepting applications for the 37th annual Festifall Street Fair to be held October 4, 2009. Space is available to qualifying artists, performers and exhibitors. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend.

Deadline: Must be postmarked by July 17.
For more information: Visit www.townofchapelhill.org/festifall for info and to apply or contact Wes Tilghman at (919) 968-2823 or wtilghman@townofchapelhill.org.

Studio Rental Space Available

Golden Belt Artists Studios (Durham)
Studio rentals available now for individuals or groups/co-ops. Remaining units start at $275/month including utilities. To see availability and download an application, please visit www.goldenbeltarts.com. For a tour or for more information, call Scientific Properties at (919) 967-7700 or reply via e-mail to studios@goldenbeltarts.com.

City Market (Raleigh)
Open studio space available in beautiful City Market including 100-200 square areas available with additional retail space in the front window at $2.50 a square foot. Please contact Michelle at info@knockabout.net for more information.

The Charlotte Art League (Charlotte)
Studios ranging from $62.50 to $250 are available to members of The Charlotte Art League. Display space rental also available from $5 a line foot with a short waiting list. For information contact The Charlotte Art League at (704) 376-ARTS.