DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 06, 2008 - $44000 in Awards

Online Event - Contests, Juried Art Shows, Acrylic, Mixed media, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel Art Organization

Win International Recognition Overnight. Have your work seen by 5.5 Million Yearly Visitors. More than $44,000 in Awards
Compete and Win in 5 Categories. Award Winners and Finalists will be featured on the Art Renewal Center website and in our full color catalogue.

Website: http://www.artrenewal.org/
Prospectus: http://www.artrenewal.org/articles/admin/Salon/2008_ARCSalon_Prospectus.pdf

DEADLINE JULY 15, 2008

United States Minnesota, Minneapolis - Calls for Submissions, Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film Art Gallery

October: Tales from the Black Lodge
Surreal and otherworldly artwork, inspired by the David Lynch subculture. Altered Esthetics is a nonprofit community gallery that works to sustain the historical role of artists as a true voice of society through our exhibits, events, services, workshops and programs.
Altered Esthetics, 1224 Quincy Street NE, 55413, Minneapolis, MN

Website: http://alteredesthetics.com/opencalls
Prospectus: http://www.alteredesthetics.com/2008SubmissionGuidelinesandForm.pdf

DEADLINE JULY 15, 2008

United States Minnesota, Minneapolis - Calls for Submissions, Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film Art Gallery

The sequel to Altered Esthetics` Animal Art show will feature critical/endangered species and the human impact on nature and natural habitat.
Altered Esthetics, 1224 Quincy Street NE, 55413, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Website: http://alteredesthetics.com/opencalls
Prospectus: http://www.alteredesthetics.com/2008SubmissionGuidelinesandForm.pdf

DEADLINE JUNE 30, 2008

United States - Contests, Juried Art Shows, Acrylic, Mixed media, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography Art Organization

Is your art work inspired by cancer? If so, enter the 2008 Lilly Oncology on Canvas art competition. Take this opportunity to share your journey and raise awareness. Visit the official Lilly Oncology on Canvas site at www.lillyoncologyoncanvas.com/bn12 to get more information on how to enter this cancer-inspired art competition. The competition is open to residents of the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Prizes consist of contributions made to the artist`s cancer charity of choice and will be awarded by category and type of entrant. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners will also be invited to the media briefing announcing the winners of the competition in the fall of 2008 in New York City.
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2008
Lilly Oncology on Canvas Art Competition, United States
Website: http://www.lillyoncologyoncanvas.com/
Prospectus: http://www.lillyoncologyoncanvas.com/2008_contest/entry.jsp

DEADLINE JUNE 15, 2008
United States Minnesota, Minneapolis - Calls for Submissions, Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film Art Gallery
Privatization of water, oil consumption, global consumerism, free and fair trade: Art and activism regarding global political and socio-economic topics.
Altered Esthetics, 1224 Quincy Street NE, 55413, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Website: http://www.alteredesthetics.com/opencalls
Prospectus: http://www.alteredesthetics.com/2008ExhibitionContract.pdf

DEADLINE MAY 02, 2008 - $5000 in Awards

Country, Houston, Texas - Art Festivals, Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography Art Organization

Bayou City Art Festivals are among the top 5 art festivals in the nation by American Style Magazine and Top 3 by Sunshine Artist Magazine. Festivals have consistently been ranked in ArtFair SourceBook and Sunshine Artist Magazine`s 200 Best. Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park showcases works representing 19 media formats.
Art Colony Association, 1418 Sul Ross Street, 77006, Houston, Texas, Country

website: http://www.bayoucityartfestival.com/

DEADLINE JUNE 11, 2008 - $1200 in Awards

United States California, Berkeley - Contests, Juried Art Shows, Acrylic, Ceramics, Glass, Mosiac, Mixed media, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel Museum

JURIED@BAC, the Berkeley Art Center’s prestigious 25th annual national juried exhibition, August 24- October 12, 2008. Painting, Sculpture and Mixed Media. Submission deadline June 11, 2008 (slide or .jpeg) Jurors: Catherine Clark, Catherine Clark Gallery, SF and JoAnne Northrup, Senior Curator, San Jose Museum of Art. Cash prizes. Prospectus available: www.berkeleyartcenter.org; info@berkeleyartcenter.org or (510) 644-6893. Or, send a SASE to BAC, 1275 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94703. DEPT ARTL For one of last year`s artist`s experience, please visit Trinh NGA`s blog: http://namasia.blogspot.com/2007/08/national-juried-exhibition-bac-berkeley.html
Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut Street, 94709, Berkeley, CA, United States

Projekt30 is accepting artwork for our July 2008 exhibition. We are an artist-run arts organization dedicated to promoting emerging artists, one of the few online galleries in continuous operation for over 5 years. The exhibition will include thirty artists; invitations will be distributed to over 30,000 galleries, collectors, and artists. All artwork submitted will be presented online prior to the exhibition so visitors of Projekt30 may help select which artists will be included in the exhibition. Visitors have the option of contacting any participating artist with feedback or opportunities. Unlike other juried exhibitions, all participants receive exposure. Opens: July 1, 2008. Deadline: June 1, 2008. Fee varies: $35 for 10 images, free for members. Go to http://www.projekt30.com for more details.

DEADLINE MAY 24, 2008 - $200 in Awards

United States Minnesota, Minneapolis - Contests, Juried Art Shows, Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film Art Gallery
Altered Esthetics is a nonprofit community gallery run by artists, for artists. We work to sustain the historical role of artists as a true voice of society through our exhibits, events, services, workshops and programs. The 2008 International Juried Show theme is ‘Freedom.’ Art submissions must relate to this theme; artistic interpretations are encouraged. All entries will be exhibited online and digital representations will remain displayed in Altered Esthetics permanent online archives. The show will be juried internationally by all participating artists with special awards being granted by the Altered Esthetics Curatorial Team. The top three Artists’ Choice finalists in each category will be invited to exhibit their winning artwork at Altered Esthetics’ Resident Artists Show in July 2008. Artists will be awarded titles for: Artists’ Choice: Best in Category, Artists’ Choice: Best in Show Curators’ Choice: Best in Category, Curators’ Choice: Best in Show.
Entry fee is $10 per submission, up to a limit of 5 total submissions. $200 and more in awards, prizes, TBA
Altered Esthetics, 1224 Quincy Street NE, 55413, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Website: http://www.alteredesthetics.org/
Prospectus: http://www.alteredesthetics.com/2008ExhibitionContract.pdf

DEADLINE MAY 02, 2008 - $25000 in Awards
United States Wisconsin, Iola - Contests, Juried Art Shows, Acrylic, Illustration, Mixed media, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel Other
More than $25,000 in Cash Prizes! Compete and Win in 5 Categories. Winners will be featured in the December issue of The Artist’s Magazine.
The Artist`s Magazine, 700 East State Street, 54990, Iola, Wisconsin, United States
Website: http://www.artistsnetwork.com/artistsmagazine/
Prospectus: http://www.artistsnetwork.com/annualcompetition

DEADLINE APRIL 25, 2008 - $51000 in Awards

United States Florida, Gainesville - Public Art Calls, Acrylic, Ceramics, Crafts, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Poetry, Video/Film Art Organization

UF Art in State Buildings Program- New Call to Artists! The University of Florida Art in State Buildings Program is pleased to announce its latest Call to Artists for UF 275 Pathogen Research Facility! UF 275 Pathogen Research Facility project is accepting submissions for pre-existing works of art for purchase as well as portfolios for an eventual site specific proposal. The budget for this project is $51,000 and there is no entry fee to apply. UF-275 Pathogen Research Facility is a new 90,000 GSF multi-disciplinary research building to be jointly used by the Health Science Center and IFAS. The building will consist of research labs with support and offices. The Emerging Pathogens Institute will be multidisciplinary, pulling in scientists from across the UF campus (and the state and world). The focus will be on understanding the emergence (on a global scale) of microorganisms that cause illness in humans, other animals, and plants. Construction is scheduled for substantial completion in May 2009. Please visit our website (http://arts.ufl.edu/asb) to download our complete Call to Artists and see tips for submissions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 25, 2008 at 5pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Oaklianna Brown or Sarah Mullersman at pubart@arts.ufl.edu or by phone at 352/392-0201 x 244. We look forward to seeing your application! No entry fee.
University of Florida Art in State Buildings Program, 400 SW 13th Street, 32611-5803, Gainesville, Florida, United States

Website: http://arts.ufl.edu/asb

DEADLINE MAY 15, 2008 - $1 Solo Exhibition and 1 Group Exhibition in Awards

California, Ventura - Contests, Juried Art Shows, Acrylic, Ceramics, Digital Media, Glass, Mosiac, Mixed media, Sculpture, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Photography

This summer, the Sylvia White Gallery will be awarding two exhibition opportunities in our new gallery space in Ventura, California`s New Art City. To apply you need to provide the following:• A CD with 5-15 images (300 DPI, and no larger than 1600 x1600 or 5MB), 35 mm slides, or 8” x10” color computer printouts. No PowerPoint or similar presentations.• A website address (if available)• A list of submitted material• A filled out application (download from http://www.artadvice.com)• Entry Fee $40 • Artists Statement (optional)• Current resume or biography documenting previous exhibitions, education, reviews
• Stamped, self addressed envelope, if you want your work returned. Please note, if you do not include a SASE your materials will not be returned.
Sylvia White Gallery, 1783 E. Main Street, 93001, Ventura, CA

Website: http://www.artadvice.com/
Prospectus: http://www.artadvice.com/juried.pdf