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American Academy of Art Show
Open call to all artists associated with the American Academy of Art: graduates, current students, faculty, staff!
The lovely Vogt Visual Arts Center in Tinley Park has invited us to fill their walls this coming April. They are looking for AT LEAST 100 pieces of mostly 2D work (let me know if you have anything 3D and we can see how we can fit it in!). Even better, there are NO FEES and NO COMMISSION on sales for this open call! Artists may submit up to 5 pieces, up to 36” x 48” (larger pieces may be accepted, but please contact me in advance). Include your name, title, medium, price (if for sale), and relationship to the Academy (student, graduate, faculty, staff) on the back of each piece. All work should be framed and ready to hang with a wire hanger. Please note that the Vogt Art Center is affiliated with the Tinley Park park district and serves a family audience - NO NUDITY OR GRAPHIC IMAGERY! The center retains the right to omit work they deem inappropriate. Work should be delivered to the Vogt Center during their normal hours: Tuesday: 7:00-9:00 pm Wednesday: 4:00-7:00 pm Thursday: 11:00 am-2:00 pm & 7:00-9:00 pm Friday: 11:00 am-3:00 pm Other hours by appointment with Julie Dekker at (708) 309-4371 WORK MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE VOGT CENTER BY FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND Directions: the center is located less than a 5 minute walk from the downtown Tinley Park metra stop and also accessible from interstates 80 and 57. The Opening Reception will be Sunday, April 7th from 2PM-5PM and refreshments will be provided. Come catch up with your fellow Academy alum, faculty, and staff! Lindsay Sandbothe Career Services Coordinator American Academy of Art 332 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 697-3138 |
Friday, March 8, 2013
Open Call - American Academy of Art Show
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Call for Illinois Artists
CALL FOR ILLINOIS ARTISTS:
The Illinois Artisans Program is approaching its 30th year! We would like to invite you to become part of this unique and growing program. Created in 1985 by Governor James R. Thompson, the program draws national and statewide attention to the exceptional fine craft and art in the state. The program provides venues for the display and sale of one-of-a-kind work all made in Illinois. Juried artisans participate in solo and group exhibitions, arts sprees (indoor art fairs), demonstrations and teach classes. Three not-for-profit venues operate under statutory authority of the Illinois State Museum Society to display and sell Illinois artisans work in over 26 media categories including: ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, fiber arts, furniture as well as fine art.
To become a juried artist in the Artisans Program, an artist must live and work within Illinois. A body of work must then be reviewed and accepted by a jury-panel. Artists apply in a specific media category and the cost is $30 per application. Please consider becoming a juried Illinois Artisan today, the deadline is March 28th. The full application can be found at http://www.museum.state.il.us/programs/illinois-artisans/
The Illinois Artisans Program is approaching its 30th year! We would like to invite you to become part of this unique and growing program. Created in 1985 by Governor James R. Thompson, the program draws national and statewide attention to the exceptional fine craft and art in the state. The program provides venues for the display and sale of one-of-a-kind work all made in Illinois. Juried artisans participate in solo and group exhibitions, arts sprees (indoor art fairs), demonstrations and teach classes. Three not-for-profit venues operate under statutory authority of the Illinois State Museum Society to display and sell Illinois artisans work in over 26 media categories including: ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, fiber arts, furniture as well as fine art.
To become a juried artist in the Artisans Program, an artist must live and work within Illinois. A body of work must then be reviewed and accepted by a jury-panel. Artists apply in a specific media category and the cost is $30 per application. Please consider becoming a juried Illinois Artisan today, the deadline is March 28th. The full application can be found at http://www.museum.state.il.us/programs/illinois-artisans/
Monday, March 4, 2013
Maker Grant 2013
Maker Grant 2013
The Chicago Artists Coalition and OtherPeoplesPixels are pleased to announce the launch of the Maker Grant, a $3,000 funding opportunity to support contemporary and innovative Chicago artists who demonstrate a commitment to a sustainable artistic practice and career development.
This grant is funded in part by a portion of proceeds from Chicago Artists Coalition’s annual Starving Artist fundraiser and a matching contribution from OtherPeoplesPixels. The Maker grant recognizes both CAC’s and OPP’s mutual commitments to supporting local artists’ practices and professional development.
The deadline to apply is March 31.
To apply, visit: chicagoartists.
ELIGIBILITY
This grant is open to visual artists who meet the following criteria:
• Artists who can show that they are at a defining moment to achieve growth in their creative and professional careers.
• Artists who demonstrate a strong and active engagement with, and professional commitment to, their artistic practice.
• Artists whose work as cultural makers impacts the development of art and culture in a meaningful way.
Applicants must be:
• A U.S. citizen or legal resident
• A resident of the Chicagoland region
• At least 21 years old
• NOT currently enrolled in a degree-granting program or its equivalent
• NOT an applicant or collaborator on more than one proposed project
SELECTION PROCESS
Submissions are evaluated by a jury of three professional peers from Chicago’s leading cultural institutions as well as a representative from Chicago Artists Coalition and OtherPeoplePixels.
The 2013-2014 jury will be announced mid-March
AWARD CALENDAR
• Feb 27: Applications Released
• March 31 (midnight): Application due
• April 1-15: Jury Deliberates
• Mid to late April: Announce Finalist/Awardee
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1: Complete the online application form by visiting: chicagoartists.
STEP 2: Upload your Resume
STEP 3: Provide 5-10 Work Samples
STEP 4: Pay non-refundable, $15 application fee
The mission of the Chicago Artists Coalition is to build a sustainable marketplace for entrepreneurial artists and creatives. As pioneers in advocacy and professional development, we capitalize on the intersection of art and enterprise by activating collaborative partnerships and developing innovative resources. The Chicago Artists Coalition is committed to cultivating groundbreaking exhibitions and educational opportunities, and to building a diverse community of artistic leaders that defines the place of art and artists in our culture and economy.
OtherPeoplesPixels is a portfolio website service designed by artists for artists, dedicated to helping artists and other cultural makers share their creative work with the world. Founded in 2005, OPP has remained an independently run, triple bottom line company and continues to support many arts, environmental & social justice initiatives through The OtherPeoplesPixels Fund.
For questions, please contact Director of Exhibitions and Community Initiatives Cortney Lederer at cortney@chicagoartistscoalition.org/312.491.8888.
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