Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc.
“Celebrating Our Hispanic Heritage”
25th Anniversary Celebration Poster 1986-2011
WIN PRIZES
$2,000, $1,000 or $500!
INSTRUCTIONS ART CONTEST WHAT?
Tampa artists throughout the Tampa Bay area will have the opportunity to compete and win the FIRST PRIZE - $2,000, SECOND PRIZE - $1,000 and THIRD PRIZE - $500, 3rd prize of the 25th Annual Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. Poster Contest sponsored by CENTRO Tampa The Tampa Tribune, UNIVISION and HCC,YBOR campus. INTERPRETATION OF THEME ? On our 25th Poster anniversary celebration the Artwork must be the artist’s personal interpretation or rendition of the influence of the Hispanic Heritage, past, present and future in the Tampa Bay area.
WHEN?
Art contests runs from May 1st. thought August 5, 2011
HOW TO APPLY ? Send your signed and completed application with a check for $30.00
made payable to Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. the attention of:
Dr. Luz Lono, THHI
Hillsborough Community College, Ybor City Campus
2112 North 15th Street
Tampa, FL 33605-3648
And Bring your original artwork together with the signed contract to Print or type your name, phone number, and e-mail on the back of you artwork.
Artwork must be original art on canvas in full color and framed or Mounted.
Size Ratio: 3x4 (vertical, NO horizontal)
Minimum Size – 32” x 24” x 32” inches
Maximum Size – 48” X 36” inches (No larger of this size)
Computer generated artwork, collages, photography or photography based, generated or air brushed will NOT be accepted.
WHERE?
To :HCC, Ybor Campus, Library 2nd. Floor
2112 N. 15th and 9th Street,
Tampa, FL 33605
On or before August 5 , 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tel
(813) 253-7744.
A panel of judges will select the winning entries on August 11, 2011. THHI will recognize the finalists and winners on Tuesday, September 6 ,during an Awards Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. at the Tampa Museum of Art ,120 W. Gasparilla Plaza ,Tampa, FL 33603.
The winning artwork will be reproduced as the official souvenir poster of the Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. 2011 Hispanic Heritage Celebrations. The winner’s design may also be adapted for other promotional items such as billboards-shirts, and programs. Only one work may be submitted per artist, and the artist winner of the first prize will sign and number 300 limited edition posters and an additional number of posters at the request of Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. The first, second and third place Artwork and publication rights will become the property of THHI.
For information and delivery please go to face book www.tampahispanic.org or contact: Nelly Katz, Member (813) 453-1063 miamores@verizon.net Dr. Luz Lono, Member (813) 253-7744
National Wildlife Contest
Snap some prize winning photos and enter today! You can share your photos online and encourage friends to vote for an all-new People’s Choice Award.
CONTEST DATES:
Opens: April 1
Closes: July 14 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD:
Last Day to Vote: August 14
Winner Announced: August 15
website:http://www.nwf.org/PhotoContest/PhotoContestHome.aspx
Deadline 6/10/2011. Exterior Sites on Riverwalk Park, Bradenton Downtown Development Authority, Bradenton, FL. First phase of artist selection. Various artworks will be installed at designated locations along the 1.5 mile Riverwalk as part of the renovation being planned to turn the downtown amenity into an active city attraction. Artists may apply to design: 1) Monumentally scaled sculpture for the entry to a children and family-oriented zone 2) Metalwork panels that can be seen through to define areas within the Riverwalk 3) Metalwork or other media attachments or insertions to railings along the boardwalk leading under a bridge 4) Art inserted into sidewalks and the border of a children’s splashpad water feature 5) Two dimensional panels that interpret community history as related to the river in media that is permanent. [The artist for this project will work with students and teachers who are studying Bradenton history with art and history teachers.] Total budget of $300,000 will be allocated among the various projects and sites. All art will be of high quality design and fabricated for permanent (at least 25 years) display in Florida climate. See detailed RFQ’s, site plans and directions for uploading application files at www.downtownbradenton.com. Click on PROJECTS. Direct questions to publicart@ddabradenton.com.
Deadline 6/10/2011. Sidewalk & Splashpad Border Design iverwalk Park, Bradenton Downtown Development Authority, Bradenton, FL. Commissioning original art for the border of a planned splashpad/water feature and the sidewalks that lead to it. Budget is $50,000. The water feature is part of a children and family oriented section of a larger riverfront renovation project in downtown Bradenton. Successful art will be colorful, appealing to a wide range of ages, including children, executed in materials that will be safe (non-slippery), take contact with water containing pool chemicals, and permanent in the Florida climate. Details at www.downtownbradenton.com Click on PROJECTS. App: http://hub.hubcentrix.com/sharefld.php?share=2401&mc=efd71c1d60de57781e4048352d82e1be and use password riverwalk.
Deadline 6/16/2011. Eastern State Penitentiary, Artist Installations, Philadelphia, PA. Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site. Accepting proposals for its 2012 season of on-site specific artist installations. Maximum funding is $7,500 per project. For guidelines, helpful hints, and FAQs, please visit website at EasternState.org/artguidelines.
Deadline 6/29/2011. The City of Norfolk Southside Aquatic Center, Norfolk, VA. Site-specific, exterior artwork for the Southside Aquatic Center which will enhance the function of the facility. Project descriptions and details for applying may be found at http://www.norfolk.gov/cultural_affairs/artists_opportunities.asp
No specified deadline. ARTISTS’ REGISTRY. Urban Art Commission. Tool for artists, fabricators, designers, architects, etc. wishing to promote their work and for researchers seeking ideas for public art projects. Researchers may search the Gallery as well as the Artists' Profiles for project ideas. Learn more at http://www.urbanartcommission.org/. Direct questions to jweeden@urbanartcommission.org.
Deadline 12/31/2011. Nemours Children’s Hospital, Orlando, FL. Seeking original art to purchase for location in key public areas of new hospital opening in the fall of 2012. Preference will be given to Florida artists but artists across the nation are encouraged to submit, as final selection will be based on style, content, medium, technique and cost. For more information, visit http://www.distinctiveartsource.com/index_files/Page318.htm.
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), Charlotte, NC, is seeking professional artists for design collaborations. Submit materials to slide registry for selection of artists as the system is phased in. Phone 704.432.0479 or visit www.ridetransit.org
Deadline 6/3/2011. The 20th National Juried Exhibition. All-media, 2D and 3D. Awards include $1000 Best in Show + solo exhibit in 2011; 2 - $500 Awards of Excellence and 3 Honorable Mentions. Juror: Margaret Winslow, Asst. Curator of Contemporary Art, DE Art Museum, Wilmington, DE. Details including shipping and return requirements are listed in prospectus. Phone 410.546.4748, or visit website for prospectus at http://www.artinstituteandgallery.org/.
Deadline 7/22/2011. The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery (located at 1470 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL) is pleased to announce our Sixth Annual 100% Pure Florida juried exhibition. Again, we will be seeking the varied and extraordinary talents of local, regional and state-wide artists. For more info visit http://www.fifthavenueartgallery.com/2011%20100%20Pure%20Florida%20Flyer.pdf
Deadline 6/15/2011. Call for Photographers. PHOTOcentric, a Juried Photography Exhibition sponsored by Garrison Art Center, Garrison NY. Open to all photographic mediums. *Categories are Landscape, Portrait, Architecture and Open. Exhibition runs 9/10 – 10/2/2011, will be published in Exhibition Book and more. *Jurors: Larry Fink, internationally acclaimed photographer and Stephen Perloff, Editor of Photo Review and Photo Collector. $40 for 5 images, plus $5 for each additional submission. Website : http://garrisonartcenter.org
Deadline 6/17/2011. Juried Photographic Exhibit 2011, Gallery 14, Hopewell, NJ. Exhibit takes place 7/15 – 8/14/2011. All photographic media. Juror Ernestine Ruben. Submission guidelines via CD; entry fee $25. Gallery 30% commission on sales. For more info: http://photogallery14.com/juried_exhibit.html
No specified deadline. The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, SC is currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 exhibition season at the North Charleston City Gallery. See application at http://northcharleston.org/residents/departments/arts/Forms.aspx. For more information, contact Lauren Lynn at 843.740.5852 or lynnl@northcharleston.org.
Deadline 6/20/2011 . "Coloring Outside the Lines", ArtSceneToday.com. Seeking emerging artists working in any medium for its online competition, Coloring Outside the Lines… outsider art that goes beyond the mainstream art culture, exploring issues in today's world from a different perspective or revealing what is possible when you just don't stay inside the lines. $15 for 1 entry, $5 each additional entry. Winners awarded ongoing artists profile pages and inclusion in the printed Exhibition Catalogue. 1st Place is featured on cover; all winners and finalists featured in online Exhibition 7/4 – 9/30/2011 and in catalogue. Visit website for details. Questions to info@artscenetoday.com.
Deadline 6/27/2011. Art Ability 2011-2012 International Juried Exhibition, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, Malvern, PA. Art Ability is an exhibition of art and fine crafts by artists with disabilities. The Annual Exhibition and Sale is held 11/5 – 1/15/2012. Open to artists with physical, cognitive, visual and hearing disabilities. Over $7,000 in awards, can enter up to 6 images. Apply through Café’. VIEW MORE INFO.
Deadline 6/28/2011. “Abstracts”, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery. Thematic juried exhibition. A Group exhibition of the top five finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Art Gallery for the month of July, 2011. Awards. All winners will remain online in the gallery for the month. Thereafter, the artworks will remain online in the Light Space & Time Archives with links to the artist’s websites. Apply through the website http://www.lightspacetime.com.
Deadline 6/30/2011. “Surreal Visions”, SlowArt Productions. Group thematic exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery from 9/3 – 10/1/2011. Open to all interpretations and forms of surreal and visionary figurative art. $35 entry fee for 1-4 works. One artist will be awarded a two page display in Direct Art Volume #19, Fall 2012 issue. Two artists awarded a single page display. Direct Art is distributed to bookstores across the USA. To see Direct Art view: http://www.slowart.com/about.htm. For more info and prospectus, visit http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/surreal.htm
Deadline 6/30/2011. 3rd Annual 2011 Int’l. Juried photography Competition. Cash & Awards Valued Over $10,000, including Artists Haven Gallery Representation Contract, Solo Exhibition, Internet Exposure, Website Hosting, Magazine Publicity, and additional Sponsorship Prizes. Juror-selected artists will gain exposure by exhibiting their work in the Artists’ Haven Gallery and will be promoted both online and in print. Juror is Wendy M. Blazier, Senior Curator, Boca Raton Museum of Art. Complete guidelines and entry form at www.artistshavengallery.com.
Deadline 6/30/2011. 3rd Annual PINNACLE national Juried Art Competition, The Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery, Tallahassee, FL. PINNACLE is open to visual artists working in any media (2D and 3D submissions welcome), residing in the U.S. and who are at least 18 years of age. For a PINNACLE prospectus and details about the competition, visit here or go directly here for the prospectus.
Deadline 7/1/2011. Poster Contest, 32nd Annual Festival of the Arts, Deerfield Beach, FL. $500 award. Submitted design must include the following information within the poster: Deerfield Beach; 32nd Annual Festival of the Arts; Saturday and Sunday; January 28 and 29, 2012; "On the beach-South of the Pier". Sponsored by the City of Deerfield Beach and the Cultural Committee. Previous posters are available for viewing on their web site www.DeerfieldBeachFestivals.com. Contact Judi at 954.461.1152 for further information.
Deadline 7/9/2011. My Feenix Art Contest. Create Feenix(TM)...a Pet Gargoyle. This is your chance to create a character from a New York Times best selling Urban Fantasy Novel. Feenix is a unique character with his own charming personality. Accepting 2-D art created by hand on flat material like paper or canvas; digital images; or a 3-D object you can hold in your hand like a sculpture or stuffed animal. $10,000 in awards. For instructions, go to http://www.myfeenix.com/instructions.htm. For more information, visit http://www.myfeenix.com/index.html
Deadline 7/13/2011. Aperture Portfolio Prize 2011. Entry fee $25. Aperture Foundation is pleased to host the fifth annual Aperture Portfolio Prize. The purpose of this international prize is to identify trends in contemporary photography and specific artists whom we can help by bringing them to a wide audience. First prize is $3,000 and an exhibition at Aperture Foundation. The first-prize winner and three to four runners-up will be featured on Aperture’s website. See Cafe’ application & information VIEW MORE INFO
Deadline 7/15/2011. First Annual Int’l. Fine Art Competition & Exhibition, Wee Gallery of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ. Seeking artists worldwide to compete for gallery representation and $5000 in awards. Eligible media includes drawing, paintings, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media. Download submission at http://www.weegalleryfineart.com/contest.html. Contact weedeekang1234@hotmail.com or 480.323.9100 for info.
Deadline 7/31/2011. Science & Math-based Art Contest, Next Big Idea. Get Creative. Take a little science, some math, turn it into a cool piece of art and you could win part of $3000 in cash prizes. Winning submissions may have their art placed on public display in the new Los Alamos Creative District as part of LA's new Outdoor Science and Math Art walk. All participating artists will be recognized at Los Alamos' Next Big Idea: Festival of Discovery, Invention, and Innovation in September 2011. Student participation, however a parent or guardian must complete the entry form if you are under 18 years of age. Artists agree to provide, upon request, high-resolution image files suitable for large-format printing. Only persons who are at least 18 years of age can enter. For more information, visit http://nextbigideala.com/science-math-based-art-contest.htm
Deadline 9/1/2011. Heart of Florida Asian Festival, Gainesville, FL. The region’s only Asian cultural event attracts 8,000 people over the weekend event. Sponsored by the City of Gainesville Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs. Visit http://www.gvlculturalaffairs.org for more information and an application.
No deadline specified. Valdosta State University's Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta, GA. Solo or group exhibitions. Prospectus and Valdosta National 2011 juried competition prospectus online at www.valdosta.edu/art/gallery
A Little Room for Art Gallery, St. Pete Beach, FL seeks artists who create original 2 and 3D work. An eleven year old artist coop-gallery in Pass-a-grille, FL. Ideal candidate must also be able to work in the retail shop. For further information, or to submit a portfolio, contact Elaine Anagnos at confplan@aol.com.
No specified deadline. Nine Dot Arts Corporate Consulting Firm, Denver, CO, invites artists to submit images to its artist database for future projects. Large-scale pieces preferred. Apply on-line through www.callforentry.org. For information, visit www.ninedotarts.com.
No deadline specified. Singing Stone Gallery, Ybor City, FL. Seeking artists for gallery representation available for rent on month by month basis. Email SingingStoneArt@gmail.com. Nataly Balk, Gallery Owner, 813.247.2787. www.singingstoneonline.com.
Deadline 10/15/2010. Textiles & Fibers 2012, FSU Museum of Fine Arts, Tallahassee FL. No fees, curated from images. Eligibility defined as 2-D works (such as tapestries, embroideries, quilts) as well as all installations and works of art that are made from fibers (for example: fabric, wood, sculptural constructions of materials that may be either natural or synthetic). Committed to highlighting traditional fiber works associated with women’s lives throughout history; one section of the catalogue will set into the context of the 21st century art world those aesthetic domestic skills that were reclaimed and reinvented by feminist artists in the 1970s. Contact: Teri Yoo: tyoo@fsu.edu. Visit the FSU Museum's Call to Artists website for information on how to apply http://www.mofa.fsu.edu/pages/participate/calls.shtml.
Deadline 10/31/2011. Featured Artists art book Vol III. The third-volume publication of “Featured Artists”, a series of art books, offers artists an effective way of introducing their work to an international audience of art professionals. "Featured Artists" distribution is international through large book wholesalers and e-shops. The book is also distributed to over 1.200 top galleries, museums, curators, art consultants in the U.S and in Europe. To learn more, visit http://www.modernartcom.com/. Email Peter Doughty at artist@modernartcom.com.
Deadline 1/6/2012. Mulvane Art Museum Crafts National, Topeka, KS. Juried contemporary crafts exhibit. Entry fee $35. https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=725&sortby=fair_deadline&apply=yes
VSA arts of Florida Artist Registry, Tampa, FL. The online registry addresses the unique needs of artists with disabilities throughout the state. To join, visit www.vsafl.org, click on Artists Wanted box; contact Jenn Bade at 813.558.5093 or e-mail bade@coedu.usf.edu.
Call to Artists: Masters of Today - Professional artists are invited to submit materials for selection to become advertised (published) in MASTERS :100 Contemporary Artists and TRENDS :121 Contemporary Artists, two collectable global art books.
Webite: www.worldofartmagazine.com
Webite: www.mastersoftoday.com
Become a Teaching Artist! VSA art of Florida (VSAFL), Tampa, FL, maintains a teaching artist registry. Teaching artists lead artist in residence programs with students in ESE or inclusive school classrooms, adults with disabilities in day programs and youth at risk in the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice facilities. For further information, e-mail mfarber@coedu.usf.edu or visit http://www.vsafl.org/For_Artists/For_Artists.html.
Seeking Proposals from Artists and Curators Call to Artists
621 Gallery, Tallahassee Florida
The 621 Gallery is a 3000 sq.ft. contemporary art gallery in Tallahassee, Florida. It was established in 1981 and regularly has more than 1500 visitors per month. The gallery is located in an art park along with 80 studios, galleries and shops. It’s within walking distance of Florida State University, Florida A&M University and the Florida state capitol. The First Friday openings are huge parties. The main gallery is 77’ x 30’ with a 20’ ceiling and track lighting. No air conditioning. Our other gallery is 31’ x 14’ for one-person or smaller group exhibitions. We are seeking proposals from artists and curators for the 2010/11 season. Individuals should apply but may be paired with other artists (there’s a lot of space).
FMOPA CALL TO ARTISTS - PHOTOGRAPHY
WHO: FMOPA
WHAT: YOUR MONTHLY FIFTEEN MINUTES OF FAME
ONGOING
Want to share your photographic work with the community? Want to view other photographer's projects and meet the artists? "Your Fifteen Minutes of Fame" is the perfect forum! If you want to be a presenter, you will be asked to email your contact to 15Minutes@fmopa.org and we will assign a date for your presentation. www.fmopa.org
You will have 15 minutes to present your work and respond to audience questions. You must bring a digital media presentation on a jump drive or dvd for pc for showing during your talk. When the first six slots are full for the event, you will be placed on the following month's schedule or subsequent schedules. You must be a museum member to sign-up. Your work can use any form of photographic medium. We look forward to giving you your 15 minutes of fame!
THE TAMPA ARTISTS EMPORIUM
Do you need an effective venue to display and sell your art? The Tampa Artist Emporium is a fine art and fine craft gallery located in the design district of Palma Ceia, Tampa, FL. The gallery focuses on a combination of mature well-established and emerging artists who are seriously engaged in an evolving study of their various media. The gallery holds art mixers each month that have become popular community events providing opportunities to view the art, meet the artists and socialize with friends and neighbors. For further information and application, e-mail Shelby Boggs at Shelby@tampaartistemporium.com.
The City of Tarpon Springs’ Public Art Program maintains an Artists’ Registry. To apply, complete the Artists' Registry form at http://ctsfl.us/CulturalServices/PublicArtCommittee.html
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), Charlotte, NC, is seeking professional artists for design collaborations and/or public art commissions for its Art-in-Transit Program. Over the next few years, Charlotte is building a rapid transit system and will incorporate public art into its stations, park and rides and maintenance facilities and has allocated $2.3 million for art. Design fees range from $5,000-$25,000; commissions from $25,000-$250,000. In preparation for Phase I and subsequent phases, artists are requested to submit their materials to a new slide registry that will be used to make selections of artists as the system is phased in. For more information and application, call (704) 432-0479 or visit www.ridetransit.org.
ONGOING. Miami-Dade Art in Public Places, Miami, FL, invites professional artists working in all media to open a file in the Art in Public Places Artists Registry. The Artists Registry serves as a resource to the community and to Art in Public Places in the selection process for new public art commissions. Once an artist is in the registry, he or she will be advised of all upcoming public art opportunities. For more information, call 305.375.5362,
e-mail publicart@miamidade.gov or visit www.co.miami-dade.fl.us/publicart.
Call to Artists: Masters of Today - Professional artists are invited to submit materials for selection to become advertised (published) in MASTERS :100 Contemporary Artists and TRENDS :121 Contemporary Artists, two collectable global art books.
Webite: www.worldofartmagazine.com
Webite: www.mastersoftoday.com
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Call to Artists. THE FLORIDA MUSEUM FOR WOMEN ARTISTS’ gift shop is now accepting women artists in all media to sell their work on consignment. Items must be hand crafted and will be accepted based on space availability, regional representation, quality and mission consistency. The Florida Museum for Women Artists is located in Deland, FL. The new museum opened its doors in mid-November. To submit your work for consideration, please complete the on-line application at http://www.floridamuseumforwomenartists.org/giftshop/
Marilyn Farber, Professional Development Coordinator Call to Artists
VSA arts of Florida, Tampa Florida
VSA arts of Florida is seeking teaching artists in music, drama, creative movement and visual arts interested in working with children and adults with varying disabilities. The residencies are for 8 - 10 one hour visits to the sites. Artists are paid $50.00 per session and travel over 30 miles in one direction. Please check out our website at http://www.vsafl.org for additional information or contact Marilyn Farber at 813-558-1144 or Email: mfarber@coedu.usf.edu
Qualifications
Any teaching artist who is knowledgeable in working with children and adults with disabilities.
How to Apply
Please email:mfarber@coedu.usf.edu for an application and any additional information.
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