Calls for Small Art Around New England

Fall is a time when small works shows take over galleries across New England. These often annual affairs encourage artists to make pieces in little scales and at modest price points. They can be a challenge for makers who tend to work big, but allow artists to share their work and for collectors to buy great things that fit into their homes and budgets. Many organizations require membership to take part in their small works shows, but there are some that are open to a broader artistic pool. Below are a few select calls for small art going on throughout the region. They are listed in order by deadline date. For information on each of these calls, please reach out to the respective gallery or organization.

The Local New London
The Great Big Little Art Show
Deadline: Registration begins September 27, Rolling

The Local, a new art gallery and event space in New London, Connecticut is hosting a little art show in which the gallery will provide participating artists with three 10” x 10” canvases for a fee of $25. The resulting exhibition will take place November 22 - January 3. Viewers will be able to vote for favorites and three top works will receive $100 prizes and a future three person show. Details on this show are available at www.thelocalnewlondon.com.

Pillar Gallery + Projects
NANO
Deadline: October 15, 2024

Pillar Gallery in Concord, New Hampshire is taking submission for its NANO small works show. Two-dimension works may be a maximum of 6” x 6” or 8” x 8” if framed and three-dimensional works may be 4” x 4” x 4”. There is a suggested application fee of $5. Full details, application, and contract can be found at www.pillargalleryprojects.com.

Artistree Community Arts Center
Small Works 2024
Deadline: October 30, 2024

Artistree Community Arts Center in South Pomfret, Vermont is accepting applications for its small works show in a range of media. Two-dimensional works may be up to 12” x 12”, and three-dimensional works may be 6” x 6” x 6”. Artists may submit up to 5 works for sale for $15. The show opens November 15 and runs through December 21. There is a separate concurrent call for entry for small ceramics. Details on the small works show can be found at www.artistreevt.org.

Cambridge Art Association
2024 Holiday Small Works Sale
Deadline: November 12, 2024

The Cambridge Art Association is seeking artworks for its annual small works sale. There is a $15 fee to participate, and a size limit of 14”. All submissions must be priced at $150 + Massachusetts sales tax. Sales are split 50/50 between artists and the CAA, and this event is a fundraiser for CAA’s Emergency Fund for Visual Artists. Full details and application can be found at www.cambridgeart.org.

Morini Gallery at Mass Arts Center
2024 Small Works Juried Exhibition
Deadline: November 12, 2024

The Morini Gallery at the Mass Arts Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts is seeking entries of two-dimensional works for its small works show. Works may not exceed 20” in any directions. The exhibition is juried and includes a “next tier” jurying level that allows for artists to sell additional works. The show is on view December 4 to January 26. Full details can be found at www.massartscenter.org.

The New Art Center
Small Works Exhibition 2024
Deadline: November 12, 2024

The New Art Center will be hosting a juried small works show in the New Art Corridor in Newtonville, Massachusetts. Two-dimensional works may be a max of 12” x 12” and three-dimensional works may be a maximum of 8” x 8” x 8”. Artists may submit up to ten works for consideration and there is no fee to apply. The exhibition will open December 2, 2024. Full details and application can be found at www.newartcenter.org.

The Collaborative
Small Works Show
Deadline: November 17, 2024

The Collaborative in Warren, Rhode Island, is seeking entries for its annual Small Works Show. The show is open to all non-functional two and three-dimensional works. The size limit is 8” or 9” if framed. The submission fees for this show start at $10 for one work, up to $30 for the maximum of four works. No commission is taken on sales. Entry deadline is November 17 and the show opens December 5. Full details and registration can be found at www.thecollaborative02885.org.

If you have ideas for future professional development and opportunity blog posts for artists, please email me at michael@providenceartclub.org and I’ll be happy to consider any suggestions.

Header photo: The Collaborative’s 2023 Small Works Show, via Michael Rose.

Show Art in (and Around) Boston and Worcester this Fall

This fall there are a range of opportunities for artists to share their work in and around greater Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts. In this post, I have compiled a selection of calls for art in and around these two cities that might appeal to artists throughout New England and beyond. They are listed in order by deadline date. For information on each of these calls, please reach out to the respective gallery or organization.

Unbound Visual Arts
Touching Collage
Deadline: September 22, 2024

Unbound Visual Arts seeks collage artists to submit work for its Touching Collage exhibition, to take place at the organization’s Overlook Gallery at 175 Washington Street in Brighton. The show will take place October 27 - December 8. The entry fee for this exhibition is $10 for the first work and $5 for each additional work. Full details and application can be found at www.unboundvisualart.org.

Worcester Art Museum
Art of the Macabre Open Call
Deadline: September 22, 2024

The Worcester Art Museum seeks artworks for a free and non-juried exhibition focused on grim, dark, or scary themes. Open to artists of all ages from throughout New England, the exhibition will be installed in the museum’s Education Wing and will be on view September 25 - October 31, 2024. Full details and entry form are available at www.worcesterart.org.

Worcester Center for Crafts Handcrafted Shop
Annual Cup Show 2024
Deadline: September 27, 2024

The Handcrafted Shop at the Worcester Center for Crafts seeks submissions for its popular Annual Cup Show. The show will take place December 5 - 24 and is open to functional ceramics sized up to 10” tall and up to 6” wide. Works may not be over $150 in price. The exhibition is being juried by ceramist Maliya Travers-Crumb and there will be three cash prizes awarded. Entry fee is $30 for up to 6 artworks. BIPOC artists are eligible for a $15 fee. Full details and application are available via www.callforentry.org.

New Art Center
Fall 2024 Exhibition
Deadline: September 29, 2024

The New Art Center in Newton seeks applicants its unique Fall 2024 Exhibition, focused on finished and unfinished works in dialogue with one another. Artists are invited to submit one completed work and one work that fell short of their expectations to be shown together. The exhibition is being juried by painter, printmaker, and collage artist Julie Fei-Fan Balzer. The show will take place October 10 - November 12, 2024 at the New Art Corridor at Trio Newton. Full details and information on this call for entry can be found at www.newartcenter.org.

The James Library and Center for the Arts
Fall Juried Exhibition
Deadline: September 29, 2024

The James Library and Center for the Arts in Norwell is accepting applications for its Fall Juried Exhibition, featuring three cash prizes. The exhibition is open to work in all media and is being juried by Makayla May, Curatorial Associate in Modern and Contemporary Art at the Art Institute of Chicago. Submission fee is $13 per entry for up to six entries. Full details and information can be found at www.jameslibrary.org.

Bromfield Gallery
Solo Exhibition Competition
Deadline: October 1, 2024

Bromfield Gallery in SOWA is seeking applications for its annual Solo Exhibition Competition. Juried by gallerist LaiSun Keane, the competition will award two all expense paid solo exhibitions to New England artists who have not previously had a solo show in a commercial gallery. The entry fee is $35. Full details and application for this opportunity can be found at www.bromfieldgallery.com.

Piano Craft Gallery and the New England Art Center
Speak Up III
Deadline: October 10, 2024

The Piano Craft Gallery in Boston is seeking submissions for Speak Up III, an exhibition organized by Claudia Fiks of the New England Art Center and juried by Cameron Summer of Boston Art Inc. The exhibition is meant to highlight works that raise awareness and inspire change. Works in a wide range of media will be accepted and the show will take place October 25 - November 11. There is a fee of $15 for one piece and $5 for additional pieces for non-member artists. Full details can be found at www.pianocraftgallery.com.

City of Boston
Fay chandler emerging artist exhibition
Deadline: October 20, 2024

The City of Boston is seeking applicants for the annual Fay Chandler Emerging Artists Exhibition, to take place in the Boston City Hall Galleries November 18 - December 27, 2024. This show is open to any artist in Greater Boston who is at the start of their career and has been creating work for five years are less. Greater Boston is defined as Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth or Suffolk Counties. Full information and the application can be found via Submittable by clicking here.

If you have ideas for future professional development and opportunity blog posts for artists, please email me at michael@providenceartclub.org and I’ll be happy to consider any suggestions.

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Seven Opportunities for Rhode Island Artists

Summer tends to be a slow period for artist opportunities, but there are still calls for art and sources for funding. Below is a brief compilation of seven opportunities for Rhode Island artists open in late summer of 2024. Three are for competitive juried exhibitions at different venues, two are for artist grants, one is for a large public art call, and one is for a workforce training program. They are listed in order by deadline date. For more information on any of these calls, please follow the links provided or reach out to the respective organization.

Bristol Art Museum and Rogers Free Library
Knock on Wood Juried Exhibition
Deadline: August 20, 2024

The Bristol Art Museum seeks smaller scale “art that is illusionary, magical, or whimsical that may be rooted in luck or superstition” for a show at Rogers Free Library. This show will be juried by RIC Professor Stephen Fisher. Entry fees start at $25 for non-members and entries are due by August 20. Full details about this call are available at www.bristolartmuseum.org.

Warwick Center for the Arts
38th Annual Rhode Island Open Juried Exhibition
Deadline: August 24, 2024

The Warwick Center for the Arts invites Rhode Island artists to submit work for its Annual Open Juried Exhibition, which features works in a range of media by artists from across the state. $400 in prizes will be awarded and the juror is sculptor Victoria Guerina. Entry fees start at $25 for non-members. Details on this call are posted at www.warwickcfa.org.

Pawtucket Arts Collaborative
The Color of Sound Juried Exhibition
Deadline: August 25, 2024

The Pawtucket Arts Collaborative is seeking entries for a juried exhibition with a theme of “art inspired by music”. This call features $800 in prizes and the show will be juried by William Shaff. Entry fees start at $20 for non-members and entries are due by August 25. Full details about this call can be found at www.pawtucketartscollaborative.org.

The Steel Yard
Welding Workforce Training Program
Deadline: September 6, 2023

Get paid to learn how to weld at The Steel Yard in Providence. This unique offering is a 32 hour job-readiness program, which develops skills that can be used to create public art and offers a stipend of $250. Completion of the program makes individuals eligible for a three month long part time apprenticeship in The Steel Yard’s Public Projects Department. Preference is given to applicants who reside in Central Providence. Full details on workforce training can be found at www.thesteelyard.org.

Interlace Grant Fund
Emergency and Project Grants
Deadline: September 7 and 15, 2024

The Interlace Grant Fund is accepting applications for both Emergency Grants (due September 7) and Project Grants (due September 15). Interlace is a regional regranting partner of the Andy Warhol Foundation. Emergency Grants range from $100-$500 and are for Providence-based artists impacted by crises. Project Grants range from $4,000-$6,000 and are aimed at supporting artist-driven projects in the Providence area. Learn more about these great funding opportunities at www.interlacefund.org.

RI Fire Academy
Request for Artists for Public Artwork
Deadline: September 3, 2024

The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts seeks artists to share their qualifications for a substantial public art project at the Rhode Island Fire Academy Phase 3 Expansion as part of the State’s Public Art Law which mandates that 1% of the budget for construction of public buildings be used on artwork. The budget for this project is $28,000 and applications are open to artists in New England and New York. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024 and the application is live at www.callforentry.org.

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Artist Open Studio Tour Grants
Deadline: Rolling

Did you know that RISCA offers small grants in support of Artist Open Studios? The grant amount is $750 and grants are available on a rolling basis until funding runs out each fiscal year. Funding must support studio tours that feature multiple artists in a specific geographic area. Consider applying and getting a studio tour started in your studio building or neighborhood. Full details on this funding opportunity are available at www.arts.ri.gov.

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Call for Art: Urban Life: Cities in Art

Call for Art
Urban Life: Cities in Art
An International Virtual Exhibition
curated by Michael Rose

The excitement of cities and urban spaces has inspired thousands of artists. Gallerist and curator Michael Rose seeks original artworks for a virtual exhibition focused on the continued resonance of urban places in visual art. A competitive juried exhibition presented online, this show will feature a thoughtfully curated selection of exceptional artworks that derive their subjects or inspirations from the city. Cities in Art is part of an ongoing series of popular virtual exhibitions hosted by Rose on his website michaelrosefineart.com.

This show is open to work in all media and styles. Selected artworks will be featured in an online gallery for a minimum one month, and will then be archived and remain available for viewing indefinitely. Several artworks in the show will also be highlighted individually on social media. One artist will receive a future solo virtual feature. All submitted works must be available for sale. Sales will be handled via the artists, who will retain 100% of the proceeds.

To enter, artists must submit their virtual application using JotForm. Applicants must fill out the application in full to be considered.

Eligibility:
This is an international call for art and artists from all backgrounds are welcome to apply. Current members of the Providence Art Club are not eligible for this call.

Specifications:
Each applicant may submit one artwork for consideration for a non-refundable entry fee of $10. Works should be original and no more than four years old. Works in all media and styles that employ urban themes as an element, subject, or inspiration will be considered. Along with their artwork image, artists must submit a full application. All applications must be submitted via Jotform. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials that are emailed to the organizer will not be considered.

Sales:
All submissions must be available for sale, and the retail price must be listed publicly during the exhibition. There will be no commission on sales that result from this show. Collectors will be encouraged to contact artists directly, and should they inquire about a specific work with Michael he will relay them to artists to process sales, with artists retaining 100% of the sale price.

Entry Fee:
$10 per entry. The purpose of this small entry fee is to defray the costs involved in assembling and promoting the exhibition. Should works sell, artists will retain 100% of the sale price. There will be no commission. Please note you must complete the official online application for the show and pay using Paypal to submit your entry. Please make sure your entry is complete before paying. This step cannot be undone. There are no refunds for entry fees. Current members of the Providence Art Club are not eligible for this call.

Deadline:
Friday, May 6 at 11:59pm Eastern Time

Notification:
Accepted artists will be notified via direct email by Monday, May 23, 2022.

Exhibition Dates:
Featured for the month of June 2022 online at www.michaelrosefineart.com. After June, this exhibition will remain available online in Michael’s virtual exhibition archive.

Terms of Entry:
By entering this call, artists agree to all terms of exhibiting and give Michael Rose permission to use their imagery at his sole discretion for this virtual exhibition. Works may be reproduced online, on social media, in print, etc. Artists also agree to promote their participation in this exhibition on their website and social media.

Questions?
Email michael@michaelrosefineart.com with the subject line Cities in Art.

About Michael Rose

Michael is a curator, gallerist, and writer based in the Northeast. Since 2014, Michael has served as the Gallery Manager at the historic Providence Art Club in Providence, Rhode Island, where he oversees a rigorous exhibition schedule spread across three unique gallery spaces. Under his leadership, the Art Club’s galleries have been recognized as Best Art Gallery in Providence in 2019, 2020, and 2021. In addition to his work at the Club, Michael began an online exhibition program at his website www.michaelrosefineart.com in 2020.

He also provides advisory services, teaches, and regularly juries and judges exhibitions and competitions. He has spoken at organizations as varied as the RISD Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Bristol Art Museum, and has taught courses in RISD’s Continuing Education Department. A passionate writer, Michael has published essays and reviews in Big Red & Shiny, Art New England, and his own blog, Fine Art Insights. In 2021, he joined the staff of news website GoLocalProv as their art columnist, producing a weekly feature on visual art throughout the State of Rhode Island.

Michael earned his BA in Art History at Providence College, and his Certificate in Art Appraisal at New York University. A sought-after art professional, Michael has a strong audience in the Northeast, as well as throughout the United States and abroad.

Call for Art - Form and Shape: The Figure in Contemporary Art

Call for Art

Form and Shape: The Figure in Contemporary Art
An International Virtual Exhibition

The figure has provided inspiration for artists for centuries. Gallerist and curator Michael Rose seeks original artworks for a virtual exhibition focused on the continued resonance of the human form in contemporary art. A competitive juried exhibition presented online, this show will feature a thoughtfully curated selection of exceptional artists whose works derive their subjects or inspirations from the figure. Form and Shape is part of an ongoing series of popular virtual exhibitions hosted by Rose on his website michaelrosefineart.com. 

This show is open to work in all media and styles. Selected artworks will be featured in an online gallery for one month, and will then be archived and remain available for viewing. Several artworks in the show will also be promoted individually on social media. One artist will receive a future solo virtual feature. All submitted works must  be available for sale. Sales will be handled via the artists, who will retain 100% of the proceeds. 

To enter, artists must submit their virtual application using EntryThingy. Applicants must fill out the application in full to be considered. 

Eligibility:

Current members of the Providence Art Club are not eligible for this call. 

Specifications: 

Each applicant may submit one artwork for consideration for a non-refundable entry fee of $10. Works should be recent and original. Works in all media and styles that employ the human form as an element or inspiration will be considered. Along with their artwork images, artists must submit a full and detailed application including resume, statement, and description of work to share more about their background and process. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Sales: 

All submissions must be available for sale, and the retail price must be listed publicly during the exhibition. There will be no commission on sales that result from this virtual exhibition. Collectors will be encouraged to contact artists directly, and should they inquire about a specific work with Michael he will relay them to artists to process sales, with artists retaining 100% of the sale price.

Entry Fee: 

$10 per entry. The purpose of this small entry fee is to defray the costs involved in assembling and promoting the exhibition. Should works sell, artists will retain 100% of the sale price. There will be no commission. Please note you must complete the official EntryThingy application for the show and pay using Paypal to submit your entry. Please make sure your entry is complete before paying. This step cannot be undone. There are no refunds for entry fees. Current members of the Providence Art Club are not eligible for this call

Deadline: 

Sunday, October 17 at 11:59pm Eastern Time

Notification: 

Accepted artists will be notified via direct email by Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

Exhibition Dates: 

Featured for the month of November, 2021 online at www.michaelrosefineart.com. After November, this exhibition will remain available online in Michael’s virtual exhibition archive.

Terms of Entry: 

By entering this call, artists agree to all terms of exhibiting and give Michael Rose permission to use their imagery at his sole discretion for this virtual exhibition. Works may be reproduced online, on social media, in print, etc. Artists also agree to promote their participation in this exhibition on their website and social media. 

Questions? 

Email michael@michaelrosefineart.com with the subject line Form and Shape.

About Michael Rose 

Michael is a curator, gallerist, and writer based in the Northeast. Since 2014, Michael has served as the Gallery Manager at the historic Providence Art Club in Providence, Rhode Island, where he oversees a rigorous exhibition schedule spread across three unique gallery spaces. Under his leadership, the Art Club’s galleries have received coveted Best of RI Awards in 2019, 2020, and 2021 for Best Gallery in Providence. 

In addition to his work at the Club, Michael provides independent advisory services and appraisals, teaches classes on art history and art business, and regularly juries and judges exhibitions and competitions. He has spoken at organizations as varied as the RISD Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Bristol Art Museum, and has taught courses in RISD’s Continuing Education Department. A passionate writer, Michael has published essays and reviews in Big Red & Shiny, Art New England, and his own blog, Fine Art Insights. In 2021, he joined the staff of local news website GoLocalProv as their art columnist, producing a weekly feature on visual art throughout the State of Rhode Island. 

Michael earned his BA in Art History at Providence College, and his Certificate in Art Appraisal at New York University. A sought-after art professional, Michael has a strong audience in the Northeast, as well as throughout the United States and abroad.

Call for Art: 21 Artists to Follow in 2021

In 2020, I was fortunate to host two exciting online exhibitions: my Social Distancing Virtual Exhibition and my 31 Under 30 Exhibition of emerging artists. These shows allowed me to use my platform to share the work of exciting artists in formats that were more accessible for both entry and viewing than the average juried exhibition. In 2021 I would like to continue curating virtual exhibitions, and the first show I’m working on will be a selection of 21 Artists to Follow in 2021. The full call for this show is below. If you know an artist who might be interested to apply, please pass this page along!

-Michael

Please note that the deadline for this call has now passed. Applications are closed.

Call for Art
21 Artists to Follow in 2021
An International Virtual Exhibition
Curated by Michael Rose
www.michaelrosefineart.com

Gallerist and curator Michael Rose seeks original artworks for a special virtual exhibition featuring twenty-one of the most exciting artists to follow in 2021. With the continued postponement and cancellation of so many physical exhibitions over the last year, it has never been more important to highlight the online presence of talented artists. This competitive, juried virtual exhibition will feature a thoughtfully curated selection of exceptional artists working in a diverse range of styles, themes, and disciplines.

This show is open to work in all media produced by artists of all backgrounds. Twenty-one artworks by twenty-one different artists will be chosen for exhibition. Selected artworks will be featured in a gallery on Michael’s website for three months, and will also be highlighted individually on his social media channels. One artist will receive a future solo virtual feature. All submitted works should be available for sale. Sales will be handled via the artists, who will retain 100% of the proceeds.

To enter, artists must submit their virtual application using EntryThingy. Applicants must fill out the application in full to be considered.

Specifications:
Each applicant may submit up to two artworks for consideration for a fee of $9. Works should be recent and original. Works in all media, styles, and themes will be considered. Along with their artwork images, artists must submit a full and detailed application including resume, statement, and description of work to share more about their background and process. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Sales:
All submissions must be available for sale, and the retail price must be listed publicly during the exhibition. There will be no commission on sales that result from this virtual exhibition. Collectors will be encouraged to contact artists directly, and should they inquire about a specific work with Michael he will relay them to artists to process sales, with artists retaining 100% of the sale price.

Entry Fee:
$9 for up to two artworks. The purpose of this small entry fee is to defray the costs involved in assembling and promoting the exhibition. Should works sell, artists will retain 100% of the sale price. There will be no commission. Please note you must complete the official EntryThingy application for the show and pay using Paypal to submit your entry. Please make sure your entry is complete before paying. This step cannot be undone. There are no refunds for entry fees.

Deadline:
Sunday, February 28 at 11:59pm

Notification:
Accepted artists will be notified via direct email by Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

Exhibition Dates:
March 8 -  May 31 online at www.michaelrosefineart.com

Terms of Entry:
By entering this call, artists agree to all terms of exhibiting and give Michael Rose permission to use their imagery at his sole discretion for this virtual exhibition. Works may be reproduced online, on social media, in print, etc. Artists also agree to promote their participation in this exhibition on their website and social media.

Questions?
Email michael@michaelrosefineart.com with the subject line “21 Artists to Follow in 2021”

About Michael Rose
Michael is an art historian, gallerist, and appraiser based in New England. Since 2014, Michael has served as the Gallery Manager at the historic Providence Art Club, where he oversees a rigorous exhibition schedule spread across three unique gallery spaces. In addition to his work at the Club, Michael provides independent advisory services and appraisals, teaches classes on art history and art business, and regularly juries and judges exhibitions and competitions. He has spoken at organizations as varied as the RISD Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Bristol Art Museum, and has taught courses in RISD’s Continuing Education Department. A passionate writer, Michael has published essays and reviews in Big Red & Shiny, Art New England, and his own blog, Fine Art Insights. Michael earned his BA in Art History at Providence College, and his Certificate in Art Appraisal at New York University. A sought-after art professional, Michael has a strong audience in the Northeast, as well as throughout the United States and abroad.

Call For Art: 30 Under 30

Call For Art
30 Under 30: Emerging Artists in The United States

A Virtual Exhibition by Michael Rose Fine Art

Gallerist Michael Rose seeks emerging artists for a special virtual exhibition celebrating exciting works by young artists. This show is open to work in any media produced by artists of all backgrounds living and working throughout the United States. Applicants should be aged 29 or younger as of October 1, 2020. Thirty works will be selected. Each selected artwork will be featured in a gallery on Michael’s website, and will also be highlighted individually on his social media channels. One artist will receive a future solo virtual feature. All submitted works should be available for sale. Should works sell, artists will retain 100% of the proceeds. Read the full call for art, and apply via EntryThingy.

Specifications:
Each applicant may submit up to three artworks for $8. Works should be recent and original. Works in all media, styles, and themes will be considered. Along with their artwork images, artists are welcome to submit a resume, statement, and description of work to share more about their background and process.

Sales:
All submissions must be available for sale, and the retail price must be listed publicly during the exhibition. Should collectors inquire, Michael will relay them to artists to process sales, with artists retaining 100% of the sale price.

Entry Fee:
$8 for up to three artworks. The purpose of this small entry fee is to defray the costs involved in assembling and promoting the exhibition. Should works sell, artists will retain 100% of the sale price. There will be no commission. Please note you must pay using Paypal to submit your entry. Please make sure your entry is complete before paying. This step cannot be undone. There are no refunds for entry fees.

Deadline (EXTENDED):
Friday, July 24, 2020 (by midnight)

Notification:
Accepted artists will be notified via email by Sunday, July 26, 2020.

Exhibition Dates:
Saturday, August 1 – Wednesday, September 30 online at www.michaelrosefineart.com

Terms of Entry:
By entering this call, artists give Michael Rose permission to use their imagery at his sole discretion for this virtual exhibition. Works may be reproduced online, on social media, in print, etc.

Questions?
Email michael@michaelrosefineart.com with the subject line “30 Under 30”

About Michael Rose
Michael is an art historian, gallerist, and appraiser based in New England. Since 2014, Michael has served as the Gallery Manager at the historic Providence Art Club, where he oversees a rigorous exhibition schedule spread across three unique gallery spaces. In addition to his work at the Club, Michael provides independent advisory services and appraisals, teaching services, and has juried numerous exhibitions. He has spoken at organizations as varied as the RISD Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Bristol Art Museum, taught longer form courses in RISD’s Continuing Education Department, and published essays and reviews in Big Red & Shiny, Art New England, and others. Michael earned his BA in Art History at Providence College, and his Certificate in Art Appraisal at New York University. A sought-after art professional, Michael has a strong audience in the Northeast, as well as throughout the United States and abroad.

Call for Art: Social Distancing Virtual Exhibition

Before the world changed so much, I was scheduled to jury three exhibitions, all of which have now been postponed or rescheduled. Realizing that so many artists are seeing their exhibitions disrupted due to current events, I wanted to organize an opportunity for a juried selection of artists to share their work. So, I will be hosting my first virtual exhibition here on my website! I have included the call for entry below. If you’re an artist, I hope you’ll consider applying. If you’re interested in art, I hope you’ll pass this opportunity along to artists you know and follow along to see the final show.

-Michael

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Call For Art:
Michael Rose Fine Art
Social Distancing Virtual Exhibition

Overview:
In light of the many postponements and cancellations occurring throughout the visual arts community, gallerist Michael Rose seeks artists to feature in a juried virtual exhibition. The show will be featured on Michael’s website www.michaelrosefineart.com, which reaches a diverse international audience of artists and art collectors. Artists working in all media are encouraged to apply. There is no fee to apply and twenty five featured artists will be selected. Michael will select artists based on works shared on their website and online presence, and will write an overview statement to accompany the show.

Eligibility:
Artists of all backgrounds working in all media are welcome. Artists must have both an active website and an Instagram page to apply. Selected artists’ websites and Instagrams will be linked to the exhibition page, which will encourage visitors to explore more of the artists’ work.

Application Fee:
This a free call for entry. There is no fee to apply.

Application Deadline:
This Call is Now Closed.

Monday, April 13 by 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time. Selected artists will be notified by May 1.

Exhibition Dates:
Selected artworks will be featured on michaelrosefineart.com for at least one month beginning on or after May 1. Select artists may also be featured in posts on Michael’s blog.

To Apply:
To submit, interested artists must fill out a quick Google Form application available here. The form must be completed in full in order to be considered.

Terms:
By applying, artists agree to allow Michael Rose to utilize images of their work in materials related to the exhibition including but not limited to digital and print reproduction.

Questions?
Please email Michael any questions about this opportunity. He will make every effort to reply in a timely manner. Thanks for your interest!

Call for Art: Ten Emerging Artists to Watch

I have been the Art Editor of Boston Accent Lit, a small online literary journal, since it was founded in 2016. Over the last nearly two years we have published the work of many talented emerging artists, so in honor of our forthcoming two-year anniversary we are hosting a competition to highlight ten young artists worthy of special recognition. The full call for art for Boston Accent Lit's Ten Emerging Artists to Watch 2018 is below and is also available on the Boston Accent site. If you know of an artist who might be interested to apply, please share this call with them!

Call for Art:
Boston Accent Lit’s Ten Emerging Artists to Watch 2018

Boston Accent Lit, a Boston-based literary journal, seeks submissions from emerging artists from throughout the United States for Ten Emerging Artists to Watch 2018. Visual artists working in all media are welcome to submit their recent work for consideration. This competition will be juried by Boston Accent Lit's Art Editor Michael Rose. Submissions are due by January 31, 2018.

About Boston Accent Lit:
Based in Boston, MA and founded in February 2016 by Sarah A. O'Brien, Boston Accent Lit aims to showcase work that is daring and innovative, as well as providing a platform for underrepresented voices. The primary goal of Boston Accent Lit is to publish quality work by both emerging and established artists. Boston Accent publishes six issues per year in a digital format, which enables us to be accessible to readers, writers, and artists worldwide. It also will publish digital chapbooks, beginning in 2018.

About the Juror:
Michael Rose joined Boston Accent Lit as its founding Art Editor in 2016. Michael is an art historian, gallerist, and advisor based in Southern New England. He has served as Gallery Manager at the Providence Art Club, one of the nation's oldest arts organizations, since 2014. Michael earned his BA in Art History from Providence College and his Certificate in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts from New York University. He has completed additional coursework at the Rhode Island School of Design and was a member of the Fall 2017 cohort of Practice//Practice, AS220's national professional development program for arts administrators. You can learn more about Michael at his website michaelrosefineart.com.

Competition Rules:

• Artists must be based in the United States.

• Submitters must be no more than 30 years old as of January 30, 2018.

• Artists over 30 will be considered if they have not been previously published.

• Each artist may submit up to five works for consideration.

• Artists may also include a short statement and a biography or CV.

• All work must be original and the product of the applicant.

• The juror reserves the right to personally invite individual artists or those previously published in Boston Accent Lit to apply for this competition.

Ten Emerging Artists to Watch 2018 will be published in Boston Accent Lit's February 2018 Anniversary Issue. This Issue marks two years since the founding of the publication. Ten Emerging Artists to Watch will be accompanied by an essay by Michael Rose and will feature works by selected artists along with their information.

How to Submit:
To submit, please send your materials to bostonaccentlit@gmail.com under the heading “10 to Watch” with your last name in the subject line. All submissions will be considered. Submissions are due by January 30, 2018.

Contact:
For questions about submitting please contact bostonaccentlit@gmail.com, or to speak with Michael directly, please reach out to him at michael@michaelrosefineart.com.