Art Events
If any Iowa Artist member would like to advertise an art activity in their community, please contact Marcia Kruse (mkruse@acegroup.cc)
All Members Can Now Enter Iowa Artists Online 2023 Winter Art Show! Go to the Winter Online Show 2023 Tab for Entry Form!
Iowa Artists Participating in the North East iowa Gallery Art hop!
Iowa Artist Linda Mark Gallery Hopped! Here are her photos:
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The Collective, Elkader
The Left Bank, McGregor.
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The ArtHaus, Decorah
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Opportunities and Events:
2023 Sculpture Exhibition
Deadline: 4/07/23
Eligibility: Open to professional, student and amateur sculptors of all backgrounds ages 18+ who reside or work in Iowa or the surrounding states.
Applications allowed: May submit 2 applications
Images required: 3 minimum, 5 maximum of sample artwork
Acceptance: 8 artworks will be accepted; selection by a volunteer panel of art enthusiasts who support the Art Center.
Stipend: $800 payable after installation is complete and inspected by CL Art Center staff
Note: Pieces can be sold at any time during the exhibition but must remain in place for the duration of the exhibition. There is a max sales value of $25,000 with 25% commission on any sale (supports CL Art Center’s next year’s exhibit).
The Clear Lake Art Center invites sculpture artists to participate in the annual Sukup Lakeside Courtyard exhibition. Seven sculptural art pieces for temporary display between May 20-October 20, 2023 will be accepted. Installation for accepted artworks will be 2 weeks prior to the exhibition and uninstalled within 2 weeks after the exhibition. The Sukup Lakeside Courtyard and Sculpture Garden is designed for the visitors to enjoy a dedicated space displaying a rotating exhibition of sculptures. A celebration for the show is scheduled on June 3, 2023.
Entries: If you are interested in having your work considered, you may submit up to two entries with 3 to 5 images each. All work must be the original work of the artists in concept, composition and execution. Entries will be selected from photographs and the description provided.
To enter: Go to CAFÉ (www.callforentry.org) and search for Clear Lake Art Center’s 2023 Sculpture Exhibition
National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society
6th ‘Best Of America’
Small Works International Juried Exhibition
May 18 - June 17, 2023
Mary Williams Fine Arts
Boulder, Colorado
Celebrating its 6th Best of America Small Works International Juried Exhibition in 2023, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) invites oil and acrylic painters from all across North America and International Artists to apply to our exhibit honoring the BEST in oil and acrylic painting. NOAPS has been showcasing the talents of oil and acrylic painters since 1991.
AWARDS: Best of show $3,000, over $20,000 cash and sponsor awards
Exhibition dates: May 18-June 17, 2023
Application Dates: December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023 Midnight PST
Notification Date: April 3, 2023ARTIST ELIGIBILITY
All NOAPS members: 18 years of age or older residing in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Other International NOAPS Member artists may apply but please take into consideration shipping and custom fees since this is a gallery show.
ENTRY PROCESS
All entries will be submitted via Juried Art Services (JAS) www.juriedartservices.com. JAS is a free service and provides a comprehensive ‘Help’ menu. NOAPS is also available to help with procedural problems. Email: contact@NOAPS.org for assistance.
Digital files should be saved in universal .jpeg format for JAS entry and should be between 1400 pixels and 4000 pixels longest dimension at 300PPI (pixels per inch). Please crop your image to include ONLY the painting; no frame or other background should appear in your image.
Art work must be original two dimensional with mediums limited to oil and acrylic paints
Completed in the last three (3) years
Not previously accepted in any other NOAPS Exhibit (including NOAPS Best of America National Exhibitions, Fall and Spring International Online Top 200, and Associate Online Exhibition).
Maximum size of the art excluding frame shall not exceed 320 square inches (Example: 16 x 20 in= 320 square inches).
FEES
The fee to enter is $35 for the first image and $10 for each additional image UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 5 IMAGES.
Example: maximum of five (5) entries= $75 plus current 2023 NOAPS membership ($52) if not already paid. Payment may be made by Pay Pal or Credit Card. Entry fees are non-refundable.
AWARDS JUDGE
The Panel of Award Judges will consist of three Signature NOAPS Members: Cynthia Feustel, Tim Breaux and Denise Antaya
QUESTIONS Please email to contact@noaps.org
Mount Pleasant Arts IMPACT has an informal gallery space in the public library in Mount Pleasant. We invite interested artists in all genres to exhibit for a two-month span ... and we have openings from April through the end of 2023.
This very informal opportunity is a great first experience in showing work and basically involves little else than hanging work in a public space and responding to contacts who reach out to the artist. Artists are welcome to provide business cards or contact information as an opportunity to sell their work.
All interested artists, please contact Phil Geiser at philgeiser@gmail.com or text to (319) 572-4737.
APPLY NOW!
Call for Entries from Regional Artists
Entry Deadline: 4/22/23
Number of Applications Allowed: 2
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum: 3, Maximum: 10
Total Samples | Minimum: 3, Maximum: 10
Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: Regional
State: Iowa
Budget: A $500 stipend will be provided after the exhibition.
Application is open to professional, student, and amateur artists of all backgrounds over the age of 18 residing or working in Iowa or surrounding states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota.) Each of the selected artists for exhibition will retain ownership of their work and agree to loan the work for exhibition during the time specified. Pieces can be sold at any time during the exhibition but must remain in place for the duration. Twenty-five (25) percent commission of any piece sold is retained by the Clear Lake Arts Center to support next year’s exhibition. There is no application fee. A $500 stipend will be provided after each exhibition. Lodging assistance may be available for traveling artists.
Selection Panel
The exhibitions for this 2024 exhibition calendar will be chosen by a volunteer panel of Art Supporters who are passionate about the mission of the Arts Center. Entries are juried on artistic merit, creativity, innovation, technical skill, and imagination. All submissions must be of sound construction and able to remain in excellent condition during the exhibition. Entries are selected from images and the description provided.
Entries
If you are interested in having your work considered, you may submit up to two exhibition proposals. All work must be the original work of the artists: in concept, composition, and execution. Applications are open to professional, student, and amateur artists of all backgrounds and over the age of 18 residing or working in Iowa or surrounding states. Artworks must not present a safety risk to the public, as well as unsupervised interaction, and be maintenance-free for the duration of the exhibition.
If you are interested in having your work considered, you may submit up to two exhibition proposals. All work must be the original work of the artists: in concept, composition, and execution.
Applications are open to professional, student, and amateur artists of all backgrounds and over the age of 18 residing or working in Iowa or surrounding states. Artworks must not present a safety risk to the public, as well as unsupervised interaction, and be maintenance-free for the duration of the exhibition. Artists are responsible for the delivery and pick up of the exhibition.
Visit Organization Website
Contact Email: info@clearlakeartscenter.org
Contact Phone: (641) 357-1998
Or go to Callforentry.org and search for Clear Lake Arts
BECOME A 2023 HOLIDAY CARD ARTIST
Courage Kenny Cards is seeking artwork for the 2023 holiday card collection. The holiday card art search is open to all artists, especially those with a disability.
Courage Kenny Cards needs art suitable for holiday cards including traditional Christmas and Thanksgiving images. Two-dimensional artwork is selected based on artistic merit, suitability of subject, color and holiday card market trends.
A $400 licensing fee will be paid to the artist for each piece of artwork chosen, in addition to national exposure through the distribution of more than 300,000 catalogs and promotional pieces, radio, Internet and print advertising. The card artist online call for entries is open from October – January of each year.
CARD ARTIST CALL FOR ENTRY
QUESTIONS?
Email: artsearch@allina.com
The Brinton Museum
Contact Email: bmcnab@thebrintonmuseum.org
Entry Deadline: 6/01/23
Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $40.00, up to 4 submisions
Eligibility: Open to all artists living in: Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.
State: Wyoming
Jury Dates: 6/02/23 - 7/28/23
For printmakers!
Eligibility: Original work (no reproductions, no photomechanical prints). Emphasis is placed on traditional hand-pulled printmaking techniques of relief, intaglio, lithography and serigraphy. Maximum dimensions of art cannot exceed 40”x40”.
Juror: Master Printmaker Jim Jereb from Laramie, Wyoming, has academic experience as a Professor of Art; Albany County School District and Sheridan Area School District Artist-in-Residence; and Visiting Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Wyoming Art Department. In addition, Jim has been a Curator, Technical Consultant, Lecturer, and Visiting Instructor for numerous programs, several of which were presented at Central Wyoming College Art Department in Riverton; Albany County School District, Laramie, Wyoming; and The Brinton Museum in Big Horn, Wyoming.
Printmaking in the Rockies and on the Great Plains Show Awards
Ludmila Dranchak Best of Show $1,500
1st Place Show Award $1,000
2nd Place Show Award $500
3rd Place Show Award $250
Brinton Museum Purchase Awards $5,000 available for purchase awards
For more information, go to https://thebrintonmuseum.org/event/call-for-art-2023-printmaking-on-the-rockies-and-on-the-great-plains/
Troy Main Street's Sculptures on the Square 2023: Wind and Water
https://troymainstreet.org/
Contact Email: arts@troymainstreet.org
Entry Deadline: 12/05/22 5:00 pm Mountain Time
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: Unspecified
State: Ohio
Event Dates: 6/16/23 - 10/02/23
Sculptor Call for Submissions
Description: As part of Troy Main Street’s 2023 Sculptures on the Square event, we are inviting artists to submit letters of interest, sculpture details, and qualifications for outdoor sculpture artwork. The theme of “Wind and Water” has been selected for the 2023 event. Sculptors are welcome to freely interpret the theme of wind, water, and wind and water in their submissions. Proposals do not have to meet the theme, but sculptures fitting the theme are encouraged.
Installation Details and Dates: The 2023 Sculptures on the Square event, scheduled to be exhibited June 16 - October 1, 2023, is expected to display up to 25 sculptures on the sidewalks of downtown Troy.
Selection Criteria: The Selection Committee is looking for sculptures that are not larger than 5 feet wide x 5 feet deep x 8 feet tall. Sculptures will be displayed outside for the duration of the event. If the sculpture being proposed significantly differs from these dimensions, please contact the email identified in the call. The sculptures can be free-standing or placed on pedestals. Sculptures needing special placement including locking into concrete or the ground must have that information clearly stated in the proposal.
The artwork must be family- and community-friendly in design, nature, and content. Accepted artists must complete an agreement provided upon selection.
Call for Proposal details: The submitted call for proposal will need to include:
Artist(s) name, mailing address, email address, website
Resume or CV showing a history of on-budget and on-schedule public art projects. If this is the first public art proposal, a professional resume or CV showing a history of exhibited artwork is acceptable.
A schedule detailing the creation and installation of the artwork
If an existing artwork, provide photographs of the artwork in multiple angles, base and installation methods, and photographs of it installed publicly if available.
If a new artwork, provide detailed conceptual drawings depicting the size, scale, and details of the artwork and installation methods. If the artist(s) has created similar artworks but is creating a new artwork for this call, include photographs of previous artworks along with the conceptual drawings of the new artwork.
Stipend per selected sculpture: $1,500 USD. The stipend covers the cost of having the sculpture located in Troy for the duration of the event, shipping costs to and from Troy, insurance, and attendance at the Opening Gala if desired.
For more information, go to https://troymainstreet.org/sculptures-on-the-square
Fort Madison Area Art Association has an open art call for artist exhibits for the months of 2023. If you have a cohesive display of 25+ artworks (2D or 3D) and are looking for a place to show your art in Iowa, check into this art call. Please note: The FMAAA director chooses which artists to showcase, not Iowa Artists. Below are some details but please contact Lori Illner-Greene, the Director, at fortmadisonart@gmail.com if you are interested or need more information.
From FMAAA:
Each exhibition at Fort Madison Area Arts Association (FMAAA) runs for an approximate calendar month. Opening Reception is usually the first Friday of the month, plus we try to schedule in a Gallery talk luncheon at the end of the exhibition during warmer months. FMAAA retains a 25% commission on sales for our member artists/35% for non-members (membership is $35). Plus, we have a second Gallery in our facility that displays member art and wares for sale.
Des Moines Women’s Club 115th Annual Art Exhibition
Registration is open for the Des Moines Women’s Club’s 115th Annual Art Exhibition, held at Hoyt Sherman Place and funded by the Shirley and Kenneth Smith Estate. This free exhibition will be March 5-12, 2023.
Important Dates:
Registration is open November 14, 2022-March 2, 2023
Artwork must be delivered between the hours of 8:30 AM-5:00 PM on Friday, March 3, 2023
Judging will be Saturday, March 4. Winners will be notified on this date.
Opening Reception and Awards: Sunday, March 5, 1:00-3:00 PM
Gallery Night: Friday, March 10, 5:00-7:00 PM
To register for the 115th Art Exhibition, please go to https://www.desmoineswomensclub.com/art-exhibition-registration
Steamboat Rock is holding its 2nd Art in the Greenbelt Garden Party 2023.
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023 2-7 pm
Booth Setup: Saturday, June 3, 2023 noon-2 pm
Art Show Address: 801 W. Market St., Steamboat Rock, IA 50672
Entry Fee (Juried Show & Sell): March 1, 2023 for Early Bird Deadline of $35 (includes one charcuterie box and beverage for one person); Between March 1April 1, 2023, booth fee is $40 (includes one charcuterie box and beverage for one person)
Additional Fees: $20 per person for a charcuterie box/beverage per person (public ticket price)
Late Fee: After April 1, 2023 $45
Entry Fee (Non-juried show but no sell): Deadline by April 1, 2023 $20 to display 3 art pieces on festival grounds but no selling allowed (includes one charcuterie box/beverage for one person). Please provide easels for your art pieces.
Acceptance Notification: Applicants will be notified within 3 weeks after receiving application.
Prizes: People’s Choice $250 – selected by attendees of the event and includes both booths and those showing individual art pieces (show only).
Accepted Art Mediums: Ceramics, digital art, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, sculpture, metal, mixed media, painting, wood, photography, printmaking and other (describe).
Please send a minimum of 2 images of your work. These images should match 95% of the type/quality of art you will sell.
Contact: schuller.joan@gmail.com for questions or read attached application
The Hope and Healing Gallery exists to shine a light on local art and the importance of supporting survivors of sexual violence. Artists participating in the Hope and Healing Gallery will have a space and 6x5 foot pallet display wall (with lighting) provided to them to hang their work. We welcome all mediums, so if they don't want the pallet display and instead would require a table or some other form of display they can let me know or bring their own display system.
The Hope and Healing art Gallery is an Art Sale, so artists are not required to donate any of their sales to Riverview Center, however many artists have expressed interest in doing so. We ask all of our artists to provide us with a full list of all the pieces they plan on selling, the name of the piece, and how much they intend to sell it for. We do this because we found last year that the easiest way for us as a non-profit organization to facilitate this type of event, is to collect payment for all art sold, and then send all artists their sales via check within 30 days of the gallery ending.
Any and all artists intrested in selling their work at the Hope and Healing Gallery can reach out to me at jedd.spidell@riverviewcenter.org and I'd love to share more about our work and the gallery itself. Please check out our website to learn more about what we do. www.riverviewcenter.org. If you have any questions please let me know. We try and be as flexible as possible!
Artist’s Selfies-https://artistandselfie.com/artist-selfie-painting-competition?utm_source=EM-3046
Art Beacon Des Moines: Exhibits and Opportunities
https://www.artbeacondesmoines.com
Octagon, Ames Iowa
https://octagonarts.org/
Waukee Public Library Art Gallery
The Waukee Public Library has asked that we announce their Art Gallery is open for exhibit submissions starting in July 2022. Please go to https://waukeepubliclibrary.org/artgallery for more information. They are looking for regional artists to display art in their Coal Mine Room.
Fort Madison Area Art Association has an open art call for artist exhibits for the months of 2023. If you have a cohesive display of 25+ artworks (2D or 3D) and are looking for a place to show your art in Iowa, check into this art call. Please note: The FMAAA director chooses which artists to showcase, not Iowa Artists. Below are some details but please contact Lori Illner-Greene, the Director, at fortmadisonart@gmail.com if you are interested or need more information.
Each exhibition at Fort Madison Area Arts Association (FMAAA) runs for an approximate calendar month. Opening Reception is usually the first Friday of the month, plus we try to schedule in a Gallery talk luncheon at the end of the exhibition during warmer months. FMAAA retains a 25% commission on sales for our member artists/35% for non-members (membership is $35). Plus, we have a second Gallery in our facility that displays member art and wares for sale.
2023 Sculpture Exhibition
Deadline: 4/07/23
Eligibility: Open to professional, student and amateur sculptors of all backgrounds ages 18+ who reside or work in Iowa or the surrounding states.
Applications allowed: May submit 2 applications
Images required: 3 minimum, 5 maximum of sample artwork
Acceptance: 8 artworks will be accepted; selection by a volunteer panel of art enthusiasts who support the Art Center.
Stipend: $800 payable after installation is complete and inspected by CL Art Center staff
Note: Pieces can be sold at any time during the exhibition but must remain in place for the duration of the exhibition. There is a max sales value of $25,000 with 25% commission on any sale (supports CL Art Center’s next year’s exhibit).
The Clear Lake Art Center invites sculpture artists to participate in the annual Sukup Lakeside Courtyard exhibition. Seven sculptural art pieces for temporary display between May 20-October 20, 2023 will be accepted. Installation for accepted artworks will be 2 weeks prior to the exhibition and uninstalled within 2 weeks after the exhibition. The Sukup Lakeside Courtyard and Sculpture Garden is designed for the visitors to enjoy a dedicated space displaying a rotating exhibition of sculptures. A celebration for the show is scheduled on June 3, 2023.
Entries: If you are interested in having your work considered, you may submit up to two entries with 3 to 5 images each. All work must be the original work of the artists in concept, composition and execution. Entries will be selected from photographs and the description provided.
To enter: Go to CAFÉ (www.callforentry.org) and search for Clear Lake Art Center’s 2023 Sculpture Exhibition
National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society
6th ‘Best Of America’
Small Works International Juried Exhibition
May 18 - June 17, 2023
Mary Williams Fine Arts
Boulder, Colorado
Celebrating its 6th Best of America Small Works International Juried Exhibition in 2023, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) invites oil and acrylic painters from all across North America and International Artists to apply to our exhibit honoring the BEST in oil and acrylic painting. NOAPS has been showcasing the talents of oil and acrylic painters since 1991.
AWARDS: Best of show $3,000, over $20,000 cash and sponsor awards
Exhibition dates: May 18-June 17, 2023
Application Dates: December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023 Midnight PST
Notification Date: April 3, 2023ARTIST ELIGIBILITY
All NOAPS members: 18 years of age or older residing in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Other International NOAPS Member artists may apply but please take into consideration shipping and custom fees since this is a gallery show.
ENTRY PROCESS
All entries will be submitted via Juried Art Services (JAS) www.juriedartservices.com. JAS is a free service and provides a comprehensive ‘Help’ menu. NOAPS is also available to help with procedural problems. Email: contact@NOAPS.org for assistance.
Digital files should be saved in universal .jpeg format for JAS entry and should be between 1400 pixels and 4000 pixels longest dimension at 300PPI (pixels per inch). Please crop your image to include ONLY the painting; no frame or other background should appear in your image.
Art work must be original two dimensional with mediums limited to oil and acrylic paints
Completed in the last three (3) years
Not previously accepted in any other NOAPS Exhibit (including NOAPS Best of America National Exhibitions, Fall and Spring International Online Top 200, and Associate Online Exhibition).
Maximum size of the art excluding frame shall not exceed 320 square inches (Example: 16 x 20 in= 320 square inches).
FEES
The fee to enter is $35 for the first image and $10 for each additional image UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 5 IMAGES.
Example: maximum of five (5) entries= $75 plus current 2023 NOAPS membership ($52) if not already paid. Payment may be made by Pay Pal or Credit Card. Entry fees are non-refundable.
AWARDS JUDGE
The Panel of Award Judges will consist of three Signature NOAPS Members: Cynthia Feustel, Tim Breaux and Denise Antaya
QUESTIONS Please email to contact@noaps.org
Mount Pleasant Arts IMPACT has an informal gallery space in the public library in Mount Pleasant. We invite interested artists in all genres to exhibit for a two-month span ... and we have openings from April through the end of 2023.
This very informal opportunity is a great first experience in showing work and basically involves little else than hanging work in a public space and responding to contacts who reach out to the artist. Artists are welcome to provide business cards or contact information as an opportunity to sell their work.
All interested artists, please contact Phil Geiser at philgeiser@gmail.com or text to (319) 572-4737.
APPLY NOW!
Call for Entries from Regional Artists
Entry Deadline: 4/22/23
Number of Applications Allowed: 2
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum: 3, Maximum: 10
Total Samples | Minimum: 3, Maximum: 10
Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: Regional
State: Iowa
Budget: A $500 stipend will be provided after the exhibition.
Application is open to professional, student, and amateur artists of all backgrounds over the age of 18 residing or working in Iowa or surrounding states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota.) Each of the selected artists for exhibition will retain ownership of their work and agree to loan the work for exhibition during the time specified. Pieces can be sold at any time during the exhibition but must remain in place for the duration. Twenty-five (25) percent commission of any piece sold is retained by the Clear Lake Arts Center to support next year’s exhibition. There is no application fee. A $500 stipend will be provided after each exhibition. Lodging assistance may be available for traveling artists.
Selection Panel
The exhibitions for this 2024 exhibition calendar will be chosen by a volunteer panel of Art Supporters who are passionate about the mission of the Arts Center. Entries are juried on artistic merit, creativity, innovation, technical skill, and imagination. All submissions must be of sound construction and able to remain in excellent condition during the exhibition. Entries are selected from images and the description provided.
Entries
If you are interested in having your work considered, you may submit up to two exhibition proposals. All work must be the original work of the artists: in concept, composition, and execution. Applications are open to professional, student, and amateur artists of all backgrounds and over the age of 18 residing or working in Iowa or surrounding states. Artworks must not present a safety risk to the public, as well as unsupervised interaction, and be maintenance-free for the duration of the exhibition.
If you are interested in having your work considered, you may submit up to two exhibition proposals. All work must be the original work of the artists: in concept, composition, and execution.
Applications are open to professional, student, and amateur artists of all backgrounds and over the age of 18 residing or working in Iowa or surrounding states. Artworks must not present a safety risk to the public, as well as unsupervised interaction, and be maintenance-free for the duration of the exhibition. Artists are responsible for the delivery and pick up of the exhibition.
Visit Organization Website
Contact Email: info@clearlakeartscenter.org
Contact Phone: (641) 357-1998
Or go to Callforentry.org and search for Clear Lake Arts
BECOME A 2023 HOLIDAY CARD ARTIST
Courage Kenny Cards is seeking artwork for the 2023 holiday card collection. The holiday card art search is open to all artists, especially those with a disability.
Courage Kenny Cards needs art suitable for holiday cards including traditional Christmas and Thanksgiving images. Two-dimensional artwork is selected based on artistic merit, suitability of subject, color and holiday card market trends.
A $400 licensing fee will be paid to the artist for each piece of artwork chosen, in addition to national exposure through the distribution of more than 300,000 catalogs and promotional pieces, radio, Internet and print advertising. The card artist online call for entries is open from October – January of each year.
CARD ARTIST CALL FOR ENTRY
QUESTIONS?
Email: artsearch@allina.com
The Brinton Museum
Contact Email: bmcnab@thebrintonmuseum.org
Entry Deadline: 6/01/23
Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $40.00, up to 4 submisions
Eligibility: Open to all artists living in: Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.
State: Wyoming
Jury Dates: 6/02/23 - 7/28/23
For printmakers!
Eligibility: Original work (no reproductions, no photomechanical prints). Emphasis is placed on traditional hand-pulled printmaking techniques of relief, intaglio, lithography and serigraphy. Maximum dimensions of art cannot exceed 40”x40”.
Juror: Master Printmaker Jim Jereb from Laramie, Wyoming, has academic experience as a Professor of Art; Albany County School District and Sheridan Area School District Artist-in-Residence; and Visiting Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Wyoming Art Department. In addition, Jim has been a Curator, Technical Consultant, Lecturer, and Visiting Instructor for numerous programs, several of which were presented at Central Wyoming College Art Department in Riverton; Albany County School District, Laramie, Wyoming; and The Brinton Museum in Big Horn, Wyoming.
Printmaking in the Rockies and on the Great Plains Show Awards
Ludmila Dranchak Best of Show $1,500
1st Place Show Award $1,000
2nd Place Show Award $500
3rd Place Show Award $250
Brinton Museum Purchase Awards $5,000 available for purchase awards
For more information, go to https://thebrintonmuseum.org/event/call-for-art-2023-printmaking-on-the-rockies-and-on-the-great-plains/
Troy Main Street's Sculptures on the Square 2023: Wind and Water
https://troymainstreet.org/
Contact Email: arts@troymainstreet.org
Entry Deadline: 12/05/22 5:00 pm Mountain Time
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: Unspecified
State: Ohio
Event Dates: 6/16/23 - 10/02/23
Sculptor Call for Submissions
Description: As part of Troy Main Street’s 2023 Sculptures on the Square event, we are inviting artists to submit letters of interest, sculpture details, and qualifications for outdoor sculpture artwork. The theme of “Wind and Water” has been selected for the 2023 event. Sculptors are welcome to freely interpret the theme of wind, water, and wind and water in their submissions. Proposals do not have to meet the theme, but sculptures fitting the theme are encouraged.
Installation Details and Dates: The 2023 Sculptures on the Square event, scheduled to be exhibited June 16 - October 1, 2023, is expected to display up to 25 sculptures on the sidewalks of downtown Troy.
Selection Criteria: The Selection Committee is looking for sculptures that are not larger than 5 feet wide x 5 feet deep x 8 feet tall. Sculptures will be displayed outside for the duration of the event. If the sculpture being proposed significantly differs from these dimensions, please contact the email identified in the call. The sculptures can be free-standing or placed on pedestals. Sculptures needing special placement including locking into concrete or the ground must have that information clearly stated in the proposal.
The artwork must be family- and community-friendly in design, nature, and content. Accepted artists must complete an agreement provided upon selection.
Call for Proposal details: The submitted call for proposal will need to include:
Artist(s) name, mailing address, email address, website
Resume or CV showing a history of on-budget and on-schedule public art projects. If this is the first public art proposal, a professional resume or CV showing a history of exhibited artwork is acceptable.
A schedule detailing the creation and installation of the artwork
If an existing artwork, provide photographs of the artwork in multiple angles, base and installation methods, and photographs of it installed publicly if available.
If a new artwork, provide detailed conceptual drawings depicting the size, scale, and details of the artwork and installation methods. If the artist(s) has created similar artworks but is creating a new artwork for this call, include photographs of previous artworks along with the conceptual drawings of the new artwork.
Stipend per selected sculpture: $1,500 USD. The stipend covers the cost of having the sculpture located in Troy for the duration of the event, shipping costs to and from Troy, insurance, and attendance at the Opening Gala if desired.
For more information, go to https://troymainstreet.org/sculptures-on-the-square
Fort Madison Area Art Association has an open art call for artist exhibits for the months of 2023. If you have a cohesive display of 25+ artworks (2D or 3D) and are looking for a place to show your art in Iowa, check into this art call. Please note: The FMAAA director chooses which artists to showcase, not Iowa Artists. Below are some details but please contact Lori Illner-Greene, the Director, at fortmadisonart@gmail.com if you are interested or need more information.
From FMAAA:
Each exhibition at Fort Madison Area Arts Association (FMAAA) runs for an approximate calendar month. Opening Reception is usually the first Friday of the month, plus we try to schedule in a Gallery talk luncheon at the end of the exhibition during warmer months. FMAAA retains a 25% commission on sales for our member artists/35% for non-members (membership is $35). Plus, we have a second Gallery in our facility that displays member art and wares for sale.
Des Moines Women’s Club 115th Annual Art Exhibition
Registration is open for the Des Moines Women’s Club’s 115th Annual Art Exhibition, held at Hoyt Sherman Place and funded by the Shirley and Kenneth Smith Estate. This free exhibition will be March 5-12, 2023.
Important Dates:
Registration is open November 14, 2022-March 2, 2023
Artwork must be delivered between the hours of 8:30 AM-5:00 PM on Friday, March 3, 2023
Judging will be Saturday, March 4. Winners will be notified on this date.
Opening Reception and Awards: Sunday, March 5, 1:00-3:00 PM
Gallery Night: Friday, March 10, 5:00-7:00 PM
To register for the 115th Art Exhibition, please go to https://www.desmoineswomensclub.com/art-exhibition-registration
Steamboat Rock is holding its 2nd Art in the Greenbelt Garden Party 2023.
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023 2-7 pm
Booth Setup: Saturday, June 3, 2023 noon-2 pm
Art Show Address: 801 W. Market St., Steamboat Rock, IA 50672
Entry Fee (Juried Show & Sell): March 1, 2023 for Early Bird Deadline of $35 (includes one charcuterie box and beverage for one person); Between March 1April 1, 2023, booth fee is $40 (includes one charcuterie box and beverage for one person)
Additional Fees: $20 per person for a charcuterie box/beverage per person (public ticket price)
Late Fee: After April 1, 2023 $45
Entry Fee (Non-juried show but no sell): Deadline by April 1, 2023 $20 to display 3 art pieces on festival grounds but no selling allowed (includes one charcuterie box/beverage for one person). Please provide easels for your art pieces.
Acceptance Notification: Applicants will be notified within 3 weeks after receiving application.
Prizes: People’s Choice $250 – selected by attendees of the event and includes both booths and those showing individual art pieces (show only).
Accepted Art Mediums: Ceramics, digital art, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, sculpture, metal, mixed media, painting, wood, photography, printmaking and other (describe).
Please send a minimum of 2 images of your work. These images should match 95% of the type/quality of art you will sell.
Contact: schuller.joan@gmail.com for questions or read attached application
The Hope and Healing Gallery exists to shine a light on local art and the importance of supporting survivors of sexual violence. Artists participating in the Hope and Healing Gallery will have a space and 6x5 foot pallet display wall (with lighting) provided to them to hang their work. We welcome all mediums, so if they don't want the pallet display and instead would require a table or some other form of display they can let me know or bring their own display system.
The Hope and Healing art Gallery is an Art Sale, so artists are not required to donate any of their sales to Riverview Center, however many artists have expressed interest in doing so. We ask all of our artists to provide us with a full list of all the pieces they plan on selling, the name of the piece, and how much they intend to sell it for. We do this because we found last year that the easiest way for us as a non-profit organization to facilitate this type of event, is to collect payment for all art sold, and then send all artists their sales via check within 30 days of the gallery ending.
Any and all artists intrested in selling their work at the Hope and Healing Gallery can reach out to me at jedd.spidell@riverviewcenter.org and I'd love to share more about our work and the gallery itself. Please check out our website to learn more about what we do. www.riverviewcenter.org. If you have any questions please let me know. We try and be as flexible as possible!
Artist’s Selfies-https://artistandselfie.com/artist-selfie-painting-competition?utm_source=EM-3046
Art Beacon Des Moines: Exhibits and Opportunities
https://www.artbeacondesmoines.com
Octagon, Ames Iowa
https://octagonarts.org/
Waukee Public Library Art Gallery
The Waukee Public Library has asked that we announce their Art Gallery is open for exhibit submissions starting in July 2022. Please go to https://waukeepubliclibrary.org/artgallery for more information. They are looking for regional artists to display art in their Coal Mine Room.
Fort Madison Area Art Association has an open art call for artist exhibits for the months of 2023. If you have a cohesive display of 25+ artworks (2D or 3D) and are looking for a place to show your art in Iowa, check into this art call. Please note: The FMAAA director chooses which artists to showcase, not Iowa Artists. Below are some details but please contact Lori Illner-Greene, the Director, at fortmadisonart@gmail.com if you are interested or need more information.
Each exhibition at Fort Madison Area Arts Association (FMAAA) runs for an approximate calendar month. Opening Reception is usually the first Friday of the month, plus we try to schedule in a Gallery talk luncheon at the end of the exhibition during warmer months. FMAAA retains a 25% commission on sales for our member artists/35% for non-members (membership is $35). Plus, we have a second Gallery in our facility that displays member art and wares for sale.
State Programs:
Art at the Library- Des Moines Public Library
https://www.dmpl.org/locations-hours/central/art-gallery/submissions
Art at the Cafe- Iowa Arts Council
https://iowaculture.gov/arts/opportunities/calls-artists/art-cafe
Additional IA Government opportunities:
https://iowaculture.gov/arts/opportunities/calls-for-artists
Festivals:
Art at the Library- Des Moines Public Library
https://www.dmpl.org/locations-hours/central/art-gallery/submissions
Art at the Cafe- Iowa Arts Council
https://iowaculture.gov/arts/opportunities/calls-artists/art-cafe
Additional IA Government opportunities:
https://iowaculture.gov/arts/opportunities/calls-for-artists
Festivals:
Omaha Summer Arts Festival
Apply to the 49th Annual Omaha Summer Arts Festival at Aksarben Village in Omaha, NE.
Images: 4 (a booth shot is required)
Entry Jury Fee: $30.00
Entry Deadline: 1/13/22
Acceptance Notifications: Sent via email on 2/10/23 and on ZAPP
Acceptance of Show Invitation: 3/10/23
Booth Payment Deadline: 4/07/23
Setup for Show: 6/08/23 (Thursday) – Show runs Friday through Sunday 6/09-11/2023
140 maximum booths allowed. Awards given for Best of Show, 2nd place, 3rd place and 10 merit awards. For more detailed information, go to zaplication.org and search for Omaha Summer Arts Festival 2023.
Apply to the 49th Annual Omaha Summer Arts Festival at Aksarben Village in Omaha, NE.
Images: 4 (a booth shot is required)
Entry Jury Fee: $30.00
Entry Deadline: 1/13/22
Acceptance Notifications: Sent via email on 2/10/23 and on ZAPP
Acceptance of Show Invitation: 3/10/23
Booth Payment Deadline: 4/07/23
Setup for Show: 6/08/23 (Thursday) – Show runs Friday through Sunday 6/09-11/2023
140 maximum booths allowed. Awards given for Best of Show, 2nd place, 3rd place and 10 merit awards. For more detailed information, go to zaplication.org and search for Omaha Summer Arts Festival 2023.
Art Calls:
National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society
6th 'BEST OF AMERICA'
Small Works International Juried Exhibition
May 18-June 17, 2023
Mary Williams Fine Arts
Boulder, CO
Application deadline: February 28, 2023
For more info, go to https://www.juriedartservices.com and search for NOAPS Best of America
Printmaking in the Rockies and on the Great Plains
Contact Email: bmcnab@thebrintonmuseum.org
Entry Deadline: 6/01/23
Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $40.00, up to 4 submisions
Eligibility: Open to all artists living in: Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.
State: Wyoming
Jury Dates: 6/02/23 - 7/28/23
For printmakers!
Eligibility: Original work (no reproductions, no photomechanical prints). Emphasis is placed on traditional hand-pulled printmaking techniques of relief, intaglio, lithography and serigraphy. Maximum dimensions of art cannot exceed 40”x40”.
Juror: Master Printmaker Jim Jereb from Laramie, Wyoming, has academic experience as a Professor of Art; Albany County School District and Sheridan Area School District Artist-in-Residence; and Visiting Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Wyoming Art Department. In addition, Jim has been a Curator, Technical Consultant, Lecturer, and Visiting Instructor for numerous programs, several of which were presented at Central Wyoming College Art Department in Riverton; Albany County School District, Laramie, Wyoming; and The Brinton Museum in Big Horn, Wyoming.
Printmaking in the Rockies and on the Great Plains Show Awards
Ludmila Dranchak Best of Show $1,500
1st Place Show Award $1,000
2nd Place Show Award $500
3rd Place Show Award $250
Brinton Museum Purchase Awards $5,000 available for purchase awards
For more information, go to https://thebrintonmuseum.org/event/call-for-art-2023-printmaking-on-the-rockies-and-on-the-great-plains/
Rice Gallery Small Works National Juried Show
Entry Deadline: 12/29/22
Entry Fee: $35.00 total
Images/Samples: Min. 1/Max 5
State: Kansas
Show Dates: 2/10/23-3/10/23
Jury Dates: 12/30/22-1/09/23
The Small Works Show (14 inches and under) has returned! The Rice Gallery of Fine Arts is now accepting submissions for their 8th Annual National Juried Show with $1,500 Best of Show and other cash prizes. Small works and miniatures of all subjects and painting styles may be submitted. Submissions must be original paintings and the painted surface can be no greater than 14 inches at its longest dimension (example: 11x14,14x14 or smaller). Submission deadline is 12/29/22. The show will be open to the public and ALL paintings must be for sale. They will be promoted in person and online.
Apply by submitting 1-5 images of your best original paintings 14 inches and under for jurying. All selected paintings will be eligible for cash prizes, including $1,500 Best of Show. All subjects and original painting styles are welcome. No photographs and no reproductions of any kind. All selected works will be featured for sale in an exclusive gallery exhibition at the Rice Gallery of Fine Art in Kansas City along with their online store.
For more information and to enter, go to https://callforentry.org and look under Rice Gallery Small Works National Juried Show or contact the ricegallery@sbcglobal.net for questions.
Arts North International 28
Juried Art Exhibition at Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hopkins, MN. $10,000 of awards available, including Best of Show. Open to all living artists.
Mediums Accepted: Acrylic, ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, mixed media, oil, pastel, print, photograph, sequential art, sculpture and watercolor/watermedia. Copies, class work, fragile work or prints reproducing work in other media will not be considered. Work requiring more than normal careful handling is not eligible.
Entries must have been completed since January 1, 2020 and not previously exhibited at Arts North Exhibitions.
Entry Fee: $35 for 2 images, $5 for each additional image.
Entry Deadline: 11/13/22
Event Dates: 1/14/23-2/25/23
For more information, go to https://www.callforentry.org and search for Arts North International 28 or contact jclark@hopkinsmn.com for questions.
Attention Iowa Artists who do portraits in oil or acrylic! Please message Tina Tuttle, who would like to have a painting done by Christmas as a gift, using Messenger. If you have a website, Instagram account, or Facebook page, please provide that info so she can view your work.
Leonard Olson Memorial Art Walk in Pocahontas, IA on Nov. 26th is offering an opportunity to showcase your work! You are welcome to sell your work if you want, or just have it on display for people to admire. There is no entry fee, artists just need to confirm that they want to participate with a description of their Art is so each individual artist can be paired with a business for the event. For more information please contact Parker Aden at pocahontaschamber@gmail.com or call him at (712) 335-0900. Check out the Facebook page:: https://www.facebook.com/pokychamber.
Des Moines Art Center Free Little Art Gallery
The Des Moines Art Center has unveiled the city’s first Free Little Art Gallery, a miniature outdoor gallery where local artists can share small works of art with the community.
The Free Little Art Gallery is located on the east side of the Des Moines Art Center near the pathway leading to Greenwood Park. Artists of all abilities are encouraged to contribute to the Free Little Art Gallery. The only requirement is that each piece of art be no more than 5 inches tall to fit in the gallery space. People can leave something, take something, or both, as often as they wish.
The Free Little Art Gallery is similar to the neighborhood library “take a book, return a book” concept. Miniature outdoor art galleries have been popping up throughout the United States. Mia Buch, museum educator at the Des Moines Art Center, was instrumental in bringing the Free Little Art Gallery concept to Des Moines.
“Art is for everyone. That’s a big reason why I work at the Des Moines Art Center, because along with free admission, the Art Center works every day to make art as accessible as possible,” Buch said. “This [Free Little Art Gallery] is a playful extension of that mission and I hope it inspires members of our community to create, view, and value artwork in new ways, and more often.”
6th 'BEST OF AMERICA'
Small Works International Juried Exhibition
May 18-June 17, 2023
Mary Williams Fine Arts
Boulder, CO
Application deadline: February 28, 2023
For more info, go to https://www.juriedartservices.com and search for NOAPS Best of America
Printmaking in the Rockies and on the Great Plains
Contact Email: bmcnab@thebrintonmuseum.org
Entry Deadline: 6/01/23
Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $40.00, up to 4 submisions
Eligibility: Open to all artists living in: Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.
State: Wyoming
Jury Dates: 6/02/23 - 7/28/23
For printmakers!
Eligibility: Original work (no reproductions, no photomechanical prints). Emphasis is placed on traditional hand-pulled printmaking techniques of relief, intaglio, lithography and serigraphy. Maximum dimensions of art cannot exceed 40”x40”.
Juror: Master Printmaker Jim Jereb from Laramie, Wyoming, has academic experience as a Professor of Art; Albany County School District and Sheridan Area School District Artist-in-Residence; and Visiting Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Wyoming Art Department. In addition, Jim has been a Curator, Technical Consultant, Lecturer, and Visiting Instructor for numerous programs, several of which were presented at Central Wyoming College Art Department in Riverton; Albany County School District, Laramie, Wyoming; and The Brinton Museum in Big Horn, Wyoming.
Printmaking in the Rockies and on the Great Plains Show Awards
Ludmila Dranchak Best of Show $1,500
1st Place Show Award $1,000
2nd Place Show Award $500
3rd Place Show Award $250
Brinton Museum Purchase Awards $5,000 available for purchase awards
For more information, go to https://thebrintonmuseum.org/event/call-for-art-2023-printmaking-on-the-rockies-and-on-the-great-plains/
Rice Gallery Small Works National Juried Show
Entry Deadline: 12/29/22
Entry Fee: $35.00 total
Images/Samples: Min. 1/Max 5
State: Kansas
Show Dates: 2/10/23-3/10/23
Jury Dates: 12/30/22-1/09/23
The Small Works Show (14 inches and under) has returned! The Rice Gallery of Fine Arts is now accepting submissions for their 8th Annual National Juried Show with $1,500 Best of Show and other cash prizes. Small works and miniatures of all subjects and painting styles may be submitted. Submissions must be original paintings and the painted surface can be no greater than 14 inches at its longest dimension (example: 11x14,14x14 or smaller). Submission deadline is 12/29/22. The show will be open to the public and ALL paintings must be for sale. They will be promoted in person and online.
Apply by submitting 1-5 images of your best original paintings 14 inches and under for jurying. All selected paintings will be eligible for cash prizes, including $1,500 Best of Show. All subjects and original painting styles are welcome. No photographs and no reproductions of any kind. All selected works will be featured for sale in an exclusive gallery exhibition at the Rice Gallery of Fine Art in Kansas City along with their online store.
For more information and to enter, go to https://callforentry.org and look under Rice Gallery Small Works National Juried Show or contact the ricegallery@sbcglobal.net for questions.
Arts North International 28
Juried Art Exhibition at Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hopkins, MN. $10,000 of awards available, including Best of Show. Open to all living artists.
Mediums Accepted: Acrylic, ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, mixed media, oil, pastel, print, photograph, sequential art, sculpture and watercolor/watermedia. Copies, class work, fragile work or prints reproducing work in other media will not be considered. Work requiring more than normal careful handling is not eligible.
Entries must have been completed since January 1, 2020 and not previously exhibited at Arts North Exhibitions.
Entry Fee: $35 for 2 images, $5 for each additional image.
Entry Deadline: 11/13/22
Event Dates: 1/14/23-2/25/23
For more information, go to https://www.callforentry.org and search for Arts North International 28 or contact jclark@hopkinsmn.com for questions.
Attention Iowa Artists who do portraits in oil or acrylic! Please message Tina Tuttle, who would like to have a painting done by Christmas as a gift, using Messenger. If you have a website, Instagram account, or Facebook page, please provide that info so she can view your work.
Leonard Olson Memorial Art Walk in Pocahontas, IA on Nov. 26th is offering an opportunity to showcase your work! You are welcome to sell your work if you want, or just have it on display for people to admire. There is no entry fee, artists just need to confirm that they want to participate with a description of their Art is so each individual artist can be paired with a business for the event. For more information please contact Parker Aden at pocahontaschamber@gmail.com or call him at (712) 335-0900. Check out the Facebook page:: https://www.facebook.com/pokychamber.
Des Moines Art Center Free Little Art Gallery
The Des Moines Art Center has unveiled the city’s first Free Little Art Gallery, a miniature outdoor gallery where local artists can share small works of art with the community.
The Free Little Art Gallery is located on the east side of the Des Moines Art Center near the pathway leading to Greenwood Park. Artists of all abilities are encouraged to contribute to the Free Little Art Gallery. The only requirement is that each piece of art be no more than 5 inches tall to fit in the gallery space. People can leave something, take something, or both, as often as they wish.
The Free Little Art Gallery is similar to the neighborhood library “take a book, return a book” concept. Miniature outdoor art galleries have been popping up throughout the United States. Mia Buch, museum educator at the Des Moines Art Center, was instrumental in bringing the Free Little Art Gallery concept to Des Moines.
“Art is for everyone. That’s a big reason why I work at the Des Moines Art Center, because along with free admission, the Art Center works every day to make art as accessible as possible,” Buch said. “This [Free Little Art Gallery] is a playful extension of that mission and I hope it inspires members of our community to create, view, and value artwork in new ways, and more often.”
Quad City Arts
Quad City Arts’ Rock Island Gallery occupies a 1908 department store space near the banks of the Mississippi River. Features include original wood floors, a 14' high, tin ceiling, and a wall of windows that face the Mississippi River. The exhibition gallery has 1500 sq. feet of space and 106 running feet of wall space. This gallery is ideal for large work, both 2D and 3D, cutting edge or experimental work, very small work that requires close-up viewing, installation work, performance art, nudes, and everything in between. A free public reception for the artists is held.
Quad City Arts’ Rock Island Gallery occupies a 1908 department store space near the banks of the Mississippi River. Features include original wood floors, a 14' high, tin ceiling, and a wall of windows that face the Mississippi River. The exhibition gallery has 1500 sq. feet of space and 106 running feet of wall space. This gallery is ideal for large work, both 2D and 3D, cutting edge or experimental work, very small work that requires close-up viewing, installation work, performance art, nudes, and everything in between. A free public reception for the artists is held.
The Octagon offers gallery space for solo or group exhibitions.
https://octagonarts.org/see/entry-guidelines/solo-or-small-group-exhibition/
https://octagonarts.org/see/entry-guidelines/solo-or-small-group-exhibition/
Many more art calls can be found at https://www.juriedartservices.com. Just scroll down after the message by the Founder of JAS.