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.