🌸 **SPRING 2023 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00\.** 

  
Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (6) honorable mentions (3 in art and 3 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 visithttps://innovateartistgrants.org

  
**Innovate Grant** supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that. 

  
**Innovate Grant** awards**:**

\+ 1 x **$1,800.00** Grants to a Visual Artist

\+ 1 x **$1,800.00** Grants to a Photographer

\+ 6 x Honorable Mentions Interviews

  
**How to Apply:** Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org

  
**Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at** https://innovateartistgrants.org

  
**Category**:Multiple disciplines and genres accepted

**Deadline**: June 22, 2023, Submit by 11:59PM PST

**Region:** US & International

**Awards:** 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 6 x Honorable Mentions Interviews

  
**Apply Online Today**

https://innovateartistgrants.org

  

**Innovate Grant** awards**:**

\+ 1 x **$1,800.00** Grants to a Visual Artist

\+ 1 x **$1,800.00** Grants to a Photographer

\+ 6 x Honorable Mentions Interviews

NEW * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

**Yadkin Arts Council 2023 Juried Exhibition Prospectus**

**_Jurors: Owens Daniels, Sharon Grubbs, and Nicole Uzzell_**

The Yadkin Arts Council, located in the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center at 226 East Main Street in Yadkinville, NC is pleased to announce our 2023 Juried Art Exhibition. This exhibition, to be featured collectively in the Welborn Gallery and Red Wall Gallery, is a celebration of some of the finest creativity in North Carolina. Eligibility for entry is open to 2D and 3D Fine Art artists that are a minimum of 18 years of age and reside in North Carolina. There will be $3,500 in combined prizes awarded to the best artists!

_Awards_ 

First Place: $1250 / Second Place: $850 / 3rd Place: $500

People’s Choice: $200 / People’s Choice Runner-Up: $100

Honorable mentions (6): $100 each

  
_Important Dates_ 

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: June 11, 2023 (by midnight)

JURY PROCESS: June 12-14, 2023 

ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION ANNOUNCEMENT: Via email by 5pm on June 16, 2023 

DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK: June 26-June 29, 2023 (by appointment 9:30am-4pm) 

OPENING RECEPTION/AWARDS CEREMONY: July 14, 2023 (5-7pm)

EXHIBIT DATES: July 14-September 1, 2023

PICKUP OF UNSOLD ARTWORK: September 5, 2023 

_Specifications_ 

* Artists may submit up to two original works of art for consideration. If the artist is chosen to exhibit in this show, only one of their two submitted pieces may be selected. Submitted art must not have been shown previously at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center.

* _Only original works of art (no reproductions) produced within the past three years will be accepted in the following mediums: painting, pastel, drawing, sculpture, ceramic, glass, photography, fiber arts, original hand-pulled prints, jewelry, weaving, basketry, marquetry, wood, mixed media, and digital_

* All works to be hung must be professionally framed (or gallery wrapped) and securely wired, and if subject to damage must be framed under plexiglass or glass. No Sawtooth or clip mounting will be accepted. Please note that our gallery features a wire hanging system that will be utilized for this exhibit and all wall hanging pieces must be able to work with this system.

* Three-Dimensional work must sit solidly on a flat surface or be properly mounted for hanging. Wall hanging pieces must not exceed 40 inches in width (including frames), nor weigh more than 40lbs. Any 3D pieces that require a pedestal provided by the Welborn Gallery must be able to be placed on a base that is no bigger than 24 inches by 15 inches. Any artist supplied pedestals or freestanding pieces must not exceed 40 inches in width or 24 inches in depth and must stand securely on their own.

* Two-Dimensional pieces should not exceed 40 inches in width or 60 inches in height (including frame) and must weigh no more than 40lbs.

* It will be up to the jurors’ discretion as to whether or not to reject pieces that exceed these guidelines. Please call in advance if you have questions before submitting your piece. No refunds will be given after submission.

* All Entries must be for sale (75% of sale price will go to artist with a 25% commission being retained by the Yadkin Arts Council), and all work must remain hanging until the end of show. No early withdrawals.

Submission Checklist 

* Read entire prospectus before registering/submission
* Complete the official entry form and follow guidelines for payment located on CAFÉ
* Submit one hiqh-quality JPEG image that clearly displays your work for each entry.
* Include a short artist biography.
* Complete entry must be received by midnight on Deadline for Entry Date.
* All entries will be notified by email regardless of whether or not the entry was accepted.
* Accepted works may be hand-delivered or shipped by the artist.
* Remember to include a prepaid return shipping label if you are shipping your artwork.
* Each accepted piece of artwork must be labeled with Artist Name, Address, Phone, Email, Title, Medium, and Retail Price (Retail Price should include 25% Yadkin Arts Council commission).
* All pieces must be for sale – no inflated pricing please.

Entry Fees 

All entry fees are non-refundable. $40 – Entry fee covers the option to submit up to two pieces of art per artist. Please note that entering this competition and paying an entry fee does NOT guarantee that your work will be accepted. No refunds will be given. If you are chosen to exhibit in this show, up to only one of your entered pieces will be accepted due to space limitations.

Sales 

The Yadkin Arts Council will retain 25% commission of all sales during this exhibition. Payment from sales will be made to the artist within 30 days after the close of the exhibit.

Disclaimer 

Not All entries will be chosen to display in this exhibit. No Refunds will be given if your work is not selected. The Yadkin Arts Council reserves the right to refuse any work that does not comply with all specifications or differs greatly from submitted digital images. Your electronically submitted entry form signifies your agreement with the terms and conditions stated herein, including permission to the Yadkin Arts Council to use accepted entries for advertising purposes.

Return of Art 

We are very limited on space, so any art not picked up by the deadline will remain the property of the Yadkin Arts Council unless other arrangements have been agreed upon in advance. Artwork that is shipped must include a prepaid return shipping label. Artists will be notified by email when return shipping has been picked up by the shipping company. 
  
  

**_Awards_** 

**First Place: $1250 / Second Place: $850 / 3rd Place: $500**

**People’s Choice: $200 / People’s Choice Runner-Up: $100**

**Honorable mentions (6): $100 each**
  
  

Yadkin Arts Council 2023 Juried Exhibition

**Heartland Art Club** (HAC)- The Center of Representational Art in America, is excited to announce a call to artists for their inaugural National Juried Exibition, **_REPRESENSATIONAL 2023_** with over **$9,000** in cash awards. Selected artists will be featured in the Galleries at Heartland Art Club in beautiful and busy Kirkwood, Missouri, as well as online at **Heartlandartclub.org** from August 16 - October 14, 2023\. 

  
All visual artists from around the country are encouraged to submit their best representational artworks: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, hand-created graphics, and mixed (traditional) media. Any subject matter holding to the broadly defined concept of representational art is acceptable for this National Juried Exhibition. Thoroughly abstract works are not appropriate for this call. Application deadline is June 11, 2023.

  
Show Juror and Judge, **Patricia Watwood** will award $3,000 for First Place, $2,000 for Second Place, $1,000 for third Place, three Honorable Mention Awards at $500 each, $1000 for the David Cornell Composition Award, and various merchandise awards. Certificates of Recognition will be sent to every juried artist who participates the exhibit. 

  
All entries must be submitted online by setting up a profile and applying through CaFE (CallforEntry.org). See eligibility, rules, and terms for details. **Please carefully read the full prospectus here: https://heartlandartclub.org/represensational-2023**

  

Show Juror and Judge, **Patricia Watwood** will award $3,000 for First Place, $2,000 for Second Place, $1,000 for third Place, three Honorable Mention Awards at $500 each, $1000 for the David Cornell Composition Award, and various merchandise awards. Certificates of Recognition will be sent to every juried artist who participates the exhibit. 

REPRESENSATIONAL 2023

The Minot State Art Department has prepared hundreds of successful alumni for rewarding careers in art. Our graduates have made their way in the world as photographers, art teachers, graphic designers, museum directors, graduate school candidates, and professional artists.

We offer five art degrees with options and an art minor, opening up potential career fields in K-12 education, advertising, illustration, graphic design, marketing, commercial photography, museum and gallery administration, professional studio art, and arts organization management. At Minot State, you can do what you love, gaining experience for the career of your dreams.   

 Automatic 4-Year Award for Incoming Freshman Students:  As an academically successful freshman, our Minot State Automatic 4-Year Award program empowers you with a renewable financial aid opportunity.    

A record number of scholarships and awards are now available at Minot State. We also offer many art scholarships, including the Harvey & Arlone Twyman Scholarship and the Humanities Scholarship. We are the most affordable university in the U.S. for out-of-state students. 

tuition fees apply, but we are of the most affordable options in the US. 

We offer five [art degrees](https://www.minotstateu.edu/art/degrees.shtml) with options and an art minor, opening up potential career fields in K-12 education, advertising, illustration, graphic design, marketing, commercial photography, museum and gallery administration, professional studio art, and arts organization management. At Minot State, you can do what you love, gaining experience for the career of your dreams.

As an art student at Minot State, you will have access to personal student studios where you will foster creative growth. A wide range of exhibitions, workshops, international competitions, traveling exhibitions, visiting artists, and student and faculty shows are available on and off campus. We also work closely with the campus Northwest Arts Center and the student-managed Hartnett Hall Gallery.

Study Art in ND, scholarships available!

Allied Artists of America is accepting online entries beginning March 7-June 15, 2023 for 110th Annual Online Exhibit. Over $30,000 in cash awards will be given. Open to all artists 18 years and older. Original 2 dimensional artwork in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphic, mixed media and sculpture are accepted. Juror of Awards; Karli Wurzelbacher, Ph.d, Head Curator Heckscher Museum Of Art,

Huntington, NY. A complete list of all accepted artists will be posted on the AAA website beginning July 8th, 2023\. This year the Butler Institute of American Art will be hosting a curated exhibition comprised of 125 works selected from the accepted entries in Allied Artists' 110th online exhibition. 

Work must be 48” or smaller in any dimension including frame. This applies for BOTH the online show and the Butler Institute of American Art Museum show. Sculpture in the round — 48" x 24" x 24" inches maximum dimensions excluding base; maximum weight 150lbs. Reliefs — 36" x 36" x 6" inches deep, maximum dimensions, maximum weight 30 lbs. You can submit up to 2 works. Entree fee $65, $15 for the second work.

  
Allied Artists of America, 110th Annual Online Exhibition

Date: September 1st, 2023 –September 1st, 2024

  
September 10 – October 8th, 2023

Butler Institute of American Art,

Youngstown, OH

**Over $30,000 in cash** 

$5000 Audrey Love Award 

AAA Gold Medal Of Honor, $3000 

AAA Silver Medal Of Honor, $2000 

AAA Bronze Medal Of Honor, $1000

110th Annual Online Exhibition

OUR MISSION: TO SALUTE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE WORLD’S FINEST PHOTOGRAPHERS, TO DISCOVER NEW AND EMERGING TALENT, AND TO PROMOTE THE APPRECIATION OF PHOTOGRAPHY.

**The International Photography Awards™** conducts an annual competition for professional, amateur, and student photographers on a global scale, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive photo competitions in the photography world today.

The category winners in both professional and amateur levels, [**listed here**](https://www.photoawards.com/categories/), will compete for IPA’s top two awards, which will be announced at the annual Lucie Awards Gala. The main professional prize is **International Photographer of the Year**, selected from the 11 professional category winners and earning the coveted Lucie Trophy and a cash prize of $12,000\. The 11 category winners in the non-professional/student categories will compete for the title of **Discovery of the Year**. The winner will also be awarded the Lucie Trophy and a $6,000 cash prize.

IPA is a sister-effort of the [**Lucie Foundation**](https://www.luciefoundation.org/), 501(c) 3 non-profit, charitable foundation whose mission is to honor master photographers, discover and cultivate emerging talent, and promote the appreciation of photography worldwide. The annual programming of the Lucie Foundation is funded largely though the International Photography Awards, including the signature event, [**the Lucie Awards**](https://lucies.org/).

  

The main professional prize is International Photographer of the Year, selected from the 11 professional category winners and earning the coveted Lucie Trophy and a cash prize of 12,000 USD. The 11 category winners in the non-professional/student categories will compete for the title of Discovery of the Year. The winner will also be awarded the Lucie Trophy and a 6,000 USD cash prize.

International Photography Awards 2023

The Print Center announces the **98th ANNUAL International Competition**.

Jurors **Dr.** **Kimberli Gant** and **Diana Gaston**

  
The **ANNUAL** is one of the oldest and most prestigious competitions in the United States. Open to local, national and international artists, The Print Center is particularly interested in highlighting the use of photography and/or printmaking in new and intriguing ways, both in content and process.

Any artist using **Photography** and/or **Printmaking** as critical components in their work can enter. Artists whose work pushes the boundaries of traditional photographic and printmaking practices are encouraged to enter. 2D and 3D works are eligible.

The Print Center honors the power of photography and print to raise and amplify a multiplicity of voices. We are committed to fostering that power to advocate for change as well as supporting artists working for equity and justice in our exhibitions and programs. The Print Center welcomes artists, audiences and participants of diverse backgrounds, races, religions, sexual orientations and gender identities. We value diversity in all facets of operations and in the range of communities with which we engage. We welcome and encourage the participation of individuals of all backgrounds who are inspired by our shared purpose.

**Dr. Kimberli Gant** is Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Brooklyn Museum, NY.

**Diana Gaston** is Director of Tamarind Institute, Albuquerque, NM.

**The Jurors will select a group of 25 Semifinalists + 10 Finalists.**

A wide variety of exhibition, museum acquisition, cash and material prizes are provided by supporters of the ANNUAL to be awarded to Semifinalists and Finalists, including:

* Three Solo Exhibitions at The Print Center (Finalists only)
* Stinnett Philadelphia Museum of Art Collection Award
* Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Purchase Award
* Art Museum of West Virginia University Purchase Award
* Fish/Pearce Award ($500)
* Callan/McNamara Award ($500)
* The Print Center Honorary Council Award of Excellence
* Print Center Gallery Store Contract
* Numerous additional cash and material prizes awards
  
  

The Print Center’s 98th ANNUAL International Competition

TERAVARNA announces their ABSTRACT Annual Art Competition. All visual artists from around the world are encouraged to submit their best artworks, including 2D & 3D, painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, graphic, mixed media, as well as experimental and installation works. Artists are free to apply their own interpretation to represent the overall theme. Cash awards of up to $3,500 are considered for First Prize, Runner-Up Prize, Merit Prize, Talent Prize. Certificates of Recognition are given out to all artists, including Honorable Mention and Finalist awards. All winners will have their artworks displayed on our gallery walls. $15 artwork submission fee. Questions? We respond in 6 hours or less: info@teravarna.com

Theme: ABSTRACT | International Juried Art Competition

From February through November of each year, Stove Works’ Artist Residency invites eight artists to live/work for one to three months at a time. Our residency serves as a moment away from the rigamarole of life and an opportunity for artists (for you) to take advantage of the dedicated time, space, resources, and community we have to offer. 

Each resident will have a private studio/bedroom and bathroom; a shared kitchen, living space, and laundry; 24-hour access to facilities, which include a metal shop, woodshop, print shop, and common shop space. Five of our studios are designed to accommodate artists who require significant space in their practice. The remaining two accommodate non-object-based practices, i.e. writers, curators, and academics. 

Stove Works’ Artist Residency

Vermont Studio Center (VSC), founded in 1984, is an international residency program for visual artists and writers in Johnson, a village nestled in the Green Mountains of northern Vermont. VSC’s mission is to provide studio residencies in an inclusive, international community honoring creative work as the communication of spirit through form. VSC’s Visiting Artists & Writers Program invites renowned visual artists and writers to join our creative community to mentor residents, present readings and give talks, which are free and open to the public. All residents are provided with private accommodations, private studio space, all meals, and access to local amenities. 

  
Fellowships offer full funding and will be awarded to artists and writers with exceptional work. For this application period VSC will award 29 fellowships and invite residents to join us in fall 2023 and early 2024 for 2, 3, or 4-week residency session options. All applicants are eligible to apply for merit-based VSC Fellowships. 

  
Applications accepted May 7 – June 15, 2023 via SlideRoom. To apply, please follow all application guidelines and submit a $25 application fee. https://vermontstudiocenter.org/fellowships 

Vermont Studio Center | 80 Pearl Street, PO Box 613, Johnson, VT 05656, USA 

Contact: admissions@vermontstudiocenter.org or 802-635-2727 

Vermont Studio Center - Open Call For Applications

Theme: Secret

24th June 2023 — 6th September 2023

The Owen Owen Gallery and The Bridge

  
Artists can enter one piece of new work inspired by the theme. Works consisting of more than one part (i.e. triptych) must be rigidly attached as one item. The work can be in any medium, including textile and photography, and should be two dimensional. Light boxes or works requiring an electrical supply will not be accepted.

The work must be suitable for hanging by mirror plates on each side. We will use our own painted mirror plates if the work is selected for exhibition. Metal frames or clip frames will not be accepted. If you are unsure what mirror plates are, please contact us. Please remove all fittings. All works must be for sale.

SIZE

Maximum size, including frame, 36 x 48 inches (914 x 1219mm).

This means the longest edge must not exceed 48 inches (1219mm), and the shortest edge must not exceed 36 inches (914mm).

Adult First Prize: £1200

Adult Second Prize: £600 (Donated by The Friends of The Tabernacle)

Adult Third Prize: £300

Ages 12-17 Prize: £100

Age 11 & Under Prize: £50