CALL TO ARTISTS
CALL TO ARTISTS
For more listings, including national and international opportunities, visit Arizona Commission on the Arts at azarts.gov
 
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The Pebble Creek Fall 2010 Creative Arts Festival is looking for local artists to display work Sunday, October 30 from8am-4pm.
Charge: $75 for a 10 x 10 space- artist provides tent and table.

Info: Kay Jarrett, 623.935.9414


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NEXT Coffee Company in Glendale is looking for local artists to display work.
Email 3-5 images, and a brief bio to: Lauren Fisco, Director of Next Coffee Company, lfisco@nextcoffeecompany.com

NEXT Coffee Company
19420 N 59th Ave, Ste J
Glendale, AZ 85308

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West Valley Arts Council "Wild at Art" Call for Entries
Purpose:
The purpose of the exhibit is twofold:  to tie into the West Valley Arts Council’s annual Big Read celebration, this year featuring Jack London’s book “The Call of the Wild” and to increase awareness for the preservation of wildlife and recognize artists who derive inspiration and imagery from wildlife and the environment.
Calendar:
August 9, 2010: WVAC begins accepting entries
September 8, 2010: Deadline for entries
September 17, 2010: Artists notified via email and mail
September 27/28, 2010: Hand delivered artwork to West Valley Arts Council’s Gallery, 19420 N. 59th Ave. Suite #A104, Glendale, AZ 85308
October 1, 2010: Opening Reception 6pm
October 31, 2010: Exhibit closes
November 1 / 2, 2010: Artwork picked up

Info: Download Info & Entry Form

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TRASHY SCULPTURE SHOW THIS SEPTEMBER! CALL FOR ENTRIES
As a fundraiser for the Grand Avenue Merchants' Association (GAMA), the Bragg's Pie Factory, 1301 Grand Avenue, will host the 2nd Annual Trashy Sculpture Show on Saturday September 25 as part of the quirky 2nd Annual Grand Avenue Festival. The Trashy Sculpture Show will be one of many events taking place during the all day event along the Lower Grand Avenue Corridor.
All work for the exhibit must be made primarily out of trash or recycled materials, with a limit of 3 pieces per contributor and an entry fee of $ 10 per piece. Works can be for sale (or not). The entry fees will go directly to GAMA, and if work is sold, 70% of the proceeds will go to the artist with 30% donated to GAMA. Children's projects are welcome; entry fees will be waived for school groups.
The work should reflect a person's ability to go out in the world in search of trash and discarded materials, fashioning discards into unique and interesting sculpture. Creative, funky, fun, whimsical and unique are encouraged. The purpose of the show is to highlight the ingenuity and creativity used in finding and adapting trashy, throw-away materials into one-of-a-kind hand crafted sculptures. Work that aspires to be "fine art" or work that is mass produced for sale elsewhere is discouraged.
The exhibit will be on display at the Pie Factory for the festival as well as during October and November for the First Fridays and 3rd Fridays of the month. Work must be delivered to the site September 20 from Noon to 4 pm. All work that meets the above criteria will be exhibited. For more information contact Beatrice Moore at 602.391.4016.
ABOUT THE GRAND AVENUE FESTIVAL AND G.A.M.A.: The Grand Avenue Festival celebrates the unusual history of this historic street and the small businesses, arts, and interesting adaptive re-use projects that line this angled corridor to downtown Phoenix. The festival highlights adaptive re-use of commercial buildings, neighborhood sustainability, and recycling - while showcasing the one-of-a-kind small businesses and art venues that populate Grand Avenue and vicinity. There will be tours of historic and hybrid commercial adaptive re-use projects; art exhibits; performances; installations; fashion shows; music; and merchandise that relate to the festival theme.
Information: GrandAvePhoenix@gmail.com
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Alphagraphics in Central Phoenix is looking for artwork to display in its lobby. Chosen candidates must display artwork for 45 days. New artwork will be choose every 45 days.
Contact: jlanser@alphagraphics.com
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Birt's Bistro & Bookstore in Surprise is looking for artists and crafters for its gallery and bookstore. View Birt's Bistro & Bookstore Website
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West Valley National Bank is looking for local artists to display work in its lobby. 
Contact: Robin Takeno, 623.535.2461
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Alphagraphics Exhibition
August 15-September 15, 2010
Any art that can be hung may be displayed, espeically unusual original work and larger artwork. All work must be framed or on canvas and ready to hang with wire.
Deadline:August 15
Contact: Please e-mail name and art work in jpg or pdf format to: jlanser@alphagraphics.com
 
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Unity of Phoenix Fine Art Show, A Unique Opportunity for Local Artists to Sell Original Artwork
Sunday, September 5th, 8 am to 1:30 pm.
Unity of Phoenix, 1500 E. Greenway Pkwy.
Details: Categories-watercolor, oil, acrylic, pen and ink, charcoal, framed photography, sculpture, woodworking, glass, pottery and porcelains
You may call if your medium isn’t included. There will be a special children’s art section.
Non-refundable display fee: $5 per fine art piece/ $15 per piece after August 23, or $25 for a 6’ table (no coverings or display items included).
A 10% commission will be paid to the artist on all items sold.
Signups will be accepted through August 31 (or until all available display space has been filled)
Artwork delivery: Saturday Sept. 4, between 9am and 1pm.
Contact: Jane Francis at 602.978.3200 ext. 333, email jfrancis@unityphx.org, visit www.unityphx.org
 
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Fibres of Life Exhibition at Tanks Art Centre, Cairns, Australia
November 19-December 12, 2010
Hosted by the Scottsdale Public Art Program and the Caims Regional Council Sister Cities Advisory Committee
 
Guidelines: All exhibits must be the original works of the artist or artists (if joint work)
                 “Fibre” works will be defined as: Felting, embroidery (hand or machine), cross stitch, tapestry, lace-tatting, basketry, tapa cloth, quilting, patchwork, appliqué,
                  dyeing-shibori, spinning, weaving-netting, knitting, crocheting, paper, wearable art, and mixed media.
                  Work is restricted to a maximum size of 1.2m (47.2 inches) long and wide.
                  PLEASE NOTE: Due to strict Australian quarantine requirements, raw hides, seeds and nuts, feathers and bones cannot be used to create exhibits. If you
                  have any doubt about materials that can be used please contact Lone White at lone@tpg.com.au.
 
Deadline: All artwork must be received by Scottsdale Public Art Program on or before September 7, 2010.
Send to: Fibers of Life Exhibition c/o Wendy Raisanen, 7380 E Second Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Contact: Wendy Raisanen at 480.874.4679, email wendyr@sccarts.org
              Krystyn James, Cairns Regional Council at (+61) 7 4044 3083 or email k.james@cairns.gld.gov.au.