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Upcoming Events:
PAINT THE TOWN 2022 REGISTRATION OPEN NEW
11th Annual All Day Plein Air Paint Out
Saturday, 25th June 2022 8am-2pm / Reception starts at 6:30pm
Location: Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
Artists paint all day plein air within a designated downtown Lexington area. Work is turned in that afternoon and installed. There is an exhibition opening that evening with a reception open to the public. Awards are presented by a guest judge for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place as well as honorable mentions. All work is for sale and the work is on display through 15th July Gallery Hop.
For more information and to register
11th Annual All Day Plein Air Paint Out
Saturday, 25th June 2022 8am-2pm / Reception starts at 6:30pm
Location: Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
Artists paint all day plein air within a designated downtown Lexington area. Work is turned in that afternoon and installed. There is an exhibition opening that evening with a reception open to the public. Awards are presented by a guest judge for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place as well as honorable mentions. All work is for sale and the work is on display through 15th July Gallery Hop.
For more information and to register
Call for Artists/Exhibitions:
MASTER PIECES: 16th Annual International Exhibit for MFA/MA Graduate Students NEW DEADLINE
Deadline: May 15, 2022
Entry Fee: $25 for one entry, $40 for two to four entries, and $5 per each additional entry.
Open to: current graduate students and MFA/MA degree recipients since January 2021
Exhibit Dates: July 8 - August 5, 2022
Location: Manifest Gallery (Cincinnati, OH)
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites current visual arts and design graduate students and MFA/MA degree recipients since January 2021 to submit works of art in any media, genre, subject matter, or content, traditional and non-traditional.
Every year Manifest offers an opportunity just for graduate students to exhibit at our gallery in Cincinnati. This 16th installment of the Master Pieces project will continue to reveal the intensity and professionalism of students working towards their terminal academic degree in the field of art or design. Often the most exceptional work comes out of these artists’ immersion in their culture of study and intellectual pursuit. Manifest’s goal, therefore, is to select works that set the standard of quality that the artist is expected to maintain throughout his or her professional career and justify the degree of Master.
More information
Deadline: May 15, 2022
Entry Fee: $25 for one entry, $40 for two to four entries, and $5 per each additional entry.
Open to: current graduate students and MFA/MA degree recipients since January 2021
Exhibit Dates: July 8 - August 5, 2022
Location: Manifest Gallery (Cincinnati, OH)
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites current visual arts and design graduate students and MFA/MA degree recipients since January 2021 to submit works of art in any media, genre, subject matter, or content, traditional and non-traditional.
Every year Manifest offers an opportunity just for graduate students to exhibit at our gallery in Cincinnati. This 16th installment of the Master Pieces project will continue to reveal the intensity and professionalism of students working towards their terminal academic degree in the field of art or design. Often the most exceptional work comes out of these artists’ immersion in their culture of study and intellectual pursuit. Manifest’s goal, therefore, is to select works that set the standard of quality that the artist is expected to maintain throughout his or her professional career and justify the degree of Master.
More information
OBSOLETE: Call for Works About Becoming Outdated or No Longer Useful NEW DEADLINE
Deadline: May 15, 2022
Entry Fee: $40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Open to: Open Internationally
Exhibit Dates: July 8 - August 5, 2022
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works of art about becoming outdated or no longer useful. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional visual arts 2d or 3d media.
How long does something matter?
How long is a thing in vogue?
At what point is something worn out, no longer useful, unredeemable?
Obsolesence is often recognized like an afterthought, after we’ve already moved on from a thing’s purpose. Our bodies are littered with evidence of our biological histories, from our appendix, to the tailbone, to wisdom teeth. Goosebumps will spread across our skin, a vestigial response to cold or fear, but we lack the heavy hairs that would warm us or make us appear larger.
Many objects, ideas, and communication styles we use don’t last a lifetime, some hardly last a full year. We shape our habits around tools with shelf lives—how long can you trust a phone charger to remain compatible?
Sometimes obsolescence is planned. A lightbulb is designed with its lifetime already measured. A company can choose to no longer support a machine, a program, an operating system, and we know then that its days are numbered.
There is an existential threat along with this ecological one—if your CD player is now sitting on a shelf, gathering dust, how much of that metaphorical dust is falling to rest on you? Rather than being frightening, could it be a relief to no longer be relevant?
Can something be obsolete, but still have worth? If so, what does that look like?
OBSOLETE will be an exhibition about the vestigial, the replaced, the out-of-style, and the things that remain without necessarily being dead.
ANNUAL CASH AWARD: The annual Manifest Grand Jury Prize will result in the awarding of one significant cash prize ($5000) to a single work selected as the 'best of the entire season'.
More information
Deadline: May 15, 2022
Entry Fee: $40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Open to: Open Internationally
Exhibit Dates: July 8 - August 5, 2022
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works of art about becoming outdated or no longer useful. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional visual arts 2d or 3d media.
How long does something matter?
How long is a thing in vogue?
At what point is something worn out, no longer useful, unredeemable?
Obsolesence is often recognized like an afterthought, after we’ve already moved on from a thing’s purpose. Our bodies are littered with evidence of our biological histories, from our appendix, to the tailbone, to wisdom teeth. Goosebumps will spread across our skin, a vestigial response to cold or fear, but we lack the heavy hairs that would warm us or make us appear larger.
Many objects, ideas, and communication styles we use don’t last a lifetime, some hardly last a full year. We shape our habits around tools with shelf lives—how long can you trust a phone charger to remain compatible?
Sometimes obsolescence is planned. A lightbulb is designed with its lifetime already measured. A company can choose to no longer support a machine, a program, an operating system, and we know then that its days are numbered.
There is an existential threat along with this ecological one—if your CD player is now sitting on a shelf, gathering dust, how much of that metaphorical dust is falling to rest on you? Rather than being frightening, could it be a relief to no longer be relevant?
Can something be obsolete, but still have worth? If so, what does that look like?
OBSOLETE will be an exhibition about the vestigial, the replaced, the out-of-style, and the things that remain without necessarily being dead.
ANNUAL CASH AWARD: The annual Manifest Grand Jury Prize will result in the awarding of one significant cash prize ($5000) to a single work selected as the 'best of the entire season'.
More information
On Neutral Ground NEW
Deadline: May 19, 2022
Entry Fee: $27
Open to: 18+ US and Canada.
Exhibit Dates: 06/04/2022- 07/01/2022
Location: Pittsburgh/Vestige Concept Gallery
Contact: Alexander Sands, contact@vestigegallery.com
Additional Information: "On Neutral Ground" seeks works of art that explore neutrality and the middle way. In a world of increasing polarization and conflict, those who do not choose sides are left to wonder where to stand. "Neutral Ground" seeks to create a zone of peace by displaying works of art that are free from heavy sensory output including themes and messages, whether intentional or not. Works could show a softness, harmony, balance, and sense of meditation. In doing so, works ideally should incorporate neutral tones, such as white, greys, soft blacks, and beige. Works may also include "natural" media, in terms of the materials used and can be of a political nature, so as long as they are free from overt messaging and convey the ideals of neutrality.
From a sales standpoint, we are seeking artwork that may appeals to the "neutral" in home or other decor. Photography should ideally be greyscale. Sculpture is also welcome. Works are accepted from Emerging, Mid-Career, and/or Professional Artists. .
"On Neutral Ground" In-Person opening reception party will be held Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at 6 PM. Show will run approximately until the 4th of July.
More information
Deadline: May 19, 2022
Entry Fee: $27
Open to: 18+ US and Canada.
Exhibit Dates: 06/04/2022- 07/01/2022
Location: Pittsburgh/Vestige Concept Gallery
Contact: Alexander Sands, contact@vestigegallery.com
Additional Information: "On Neutral Ground" seeks works of art that explore neutrality and the middle way. In a world of increasing polarization and conflict, those who do not choose sides are left to wonder where to stand. "Neutral Ground" seeks to create a zone of peace by displaying works of art that are free from heavy sensory output including themes and messages, whether intentional or not. Works could show a softness, harmony, balance, and sense of meditation. In doing so, works ideally should incorporate neutral tones, such as white, greys, soft blacks, and beige. Works may also include "natural" media, in terms of the materials used and can be of a political nature, so as long as they are free from overt messaging and convey the ideals of neutrality.
From a sales standpoint, we are seeking artwork that may appeals to the "neutral" in home or other decor. Photography should ideally be greyscale. Sculpture is also welcome. Works are accepted from Emerging, Mid-Career, and/or Professional Artists. .
"On Neutral Ground" In-Person opening reception party will be held Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at 6 PM. Show will run approximately until the 4th of July.
More information
SEASON 19 (2022/23) SOLO EXHIBIT PROPOSALS
Deadline: June 1, 2022
Entry Fee: Each proposal must be accompanied by a $50 non-refundable submission fee.
Exhibit Dates: 2022-2023 Exhibition Season
Open to: open internationally
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit proposals of original bodies of work for consideration during the 2022/23 exhibit season.
On average, one-third of Manifest's exhibits are dedicated to solo exhibits. Solo exhibitors have included local, regional, and national artists from as far away as New York City, San Francisco, Canada, and Hong Kong. It is important to our non-profit mission that each of our seasons of free public exhibits consist of a balanced mix of solo and group thematic projects. The group shows provide diversity of approach, media, style, and geographic origin, while the solo exhibits provide a deeper insight into an artist's vision. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media.
Anyone can submit a proposal. Artists should bear in mind the need for a consistent and very strong body of work when submitting. Quality of documentation/images affects the committee's impression of the submitting artist.
More information
Deadline: June 1, 2022
Entry Fee: Each proposal must be accompanied by a $50 non-refundable submission fee.
Exhibit Dates: 2022-2023 Exhibition Season
Open to: open internationally
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit proposals of original bodies of work for consideration during the 2022/23 exhibit season.
On average, one-third of Manifest's exhibits are dedicated to solo exhibits. Solo exhibitors have included local, regional, and national artists from as far away as New York City, San Francisco, Canada, and Hong Kong. It is important to our non-profit mission that each of our seasons of free public exhibits consist of a balanced mix of solo and group thematic projects. The group shows provide diversity of approach, media, style, and geographic origin, while the solo exhibits provide a deeper insight into an artist's vision. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media.
Anyone can submit a proposal. Artists should bear in mind the need for a consistent and very strong body of work when submitting. Quality of documentation/images affects the committee's impression of the submitting artist.
More information
SEASON 19 (2022/23) PHOTO-SOLO EXHIBIT PROPOSALS
Deadline: June 1, 2022
Entry Fee: Each proposal must be accompanied by a $50 non-refundable submission fee.
Exhibit Dates: September 30 - October 28, 2022
Open to: open internationally
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit proposals of original bodies of lens-based work for consideration during the 2022/23 exhibit season, to be exhibited during the 2022 FotoFocus Biennial. This call is open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media qualified in some way as ‘photographic'. Submissions will be reviewed starting in June in consideration for the September 30-October 28, 2022 exhibition period.
On average, one-third of Manifest's exhibits are dedicated to solo exhibits. Solo exhibitors have included local, regional, and national artists from as far away as New York City, San Francisco, Canada, and Hong Kong. It is important to our non-profit mission that each of our seasons of free public exhibits consist of a balanced mix of solo and group thematic projects. The group shows provide diversity of approach, media, style, and geographic origin, while the solo exhibits provide a deeper insight into an artist's vision. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media.
Anyone can submit a proposal. Artists should bear in mind the need for a consistent and very strong body of work when submitting. Quality of documentation/images affects the committee's impression of the submitting artist.
More information
Deadline: June 1, 2022
Entry Fee: Each proposal must be accompanied by a $50 non-refundable submission fee.
Exhibit Dates: September 30 - October 28, 2022
Open to: open internationally
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit proposals of original bodies of lens-based work for consideration during the 2022/23 exhibit season, to be exhibited during the 2022 FotoFocus Biennial. This call is open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media qualified in some way as ‘photographic'. Submissions will be reviewed starting in June in consideration for the September 30-October 28, 2022 exhibition period.
On average, one-third of Manifest's exhibits are dedicated to solo exhibits. Solo exhibitors have included local, regional, and national artists from as far away as New York City, San Francisco, Canada, and Hong Kong. It is important to our non-profit mission that each of our seasons of free public exhibits consist of a balanced mix of solo and group thematic projects. The group shows provide diversity of approach, media, style, and geographic origin, while the solo exhibits provide a deeper insight into an artist's vision. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media.
Anyone can submit a proposal. Artists should bear in mind the need for a consistent and very strong body of work when submitting. Quality of documentation/images affects the committee's impression of the submitting artist.
More information
Rotational Exhibition in State Capital Rotunda NEW
Governor Andy Beshear and First Lady invite Artists to Contribute work to Team Kentucky Gallery in Frankfort.
Deadline to submit: Friday, June 3, 2022 for the fall exhibition July 1 - December 31 .
More Information and submission form: governor.ky.gov/team-kentucky-gallery
Governor Andy Beshear and First Lady invite Artists to Contribute work to Team Kentucky Gallery in Frankfort.
Deadline to submit: Friday, June 3, 2022 for the fall exhibition July 1 - December 31 .
More Information and submission form: governor.ky.gov/team-kentucky-gallery
NUDE: 14th Annual Exhibit Exploring the Uncovered Human Form in Current Art NEW
Deadline: June 4, 2022
Entry Fee: $40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Exhibit Dates: August 12 - September 9, 2022
Open to: open internationally
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works that address the uncovered human form in current art. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D visual arts media. The human body is a popular subject for many reasons, the most obvious being that it is us. Throughout history (and pre-history) the representation of the human form has been charged with tremendous energy. Whether it be a religious edict that one should not depict the human form—a taboo, or the glorious opposite—a revelation of mastery over form in the crafting of sensuous and life-like physical human beauty, the art of the body has moved us through time. Through all the permutations art has experienced across history, work of the body persists. We use the human nude to master skill, understand ourselves, and push social and psychological buttons for the sake of expression (sensual, delicate, political, social, narrative, spiritual, and so on). We intend for Manifest's ongoing annual NUDE project, now in its 14th year, to explore how our collective body is used today in art to achieve these goals and more. This year we are again happy to offer our invitation to artists to submit works in any media, of any style or genre (abstract, conceptual, realistic, etc.), and of any size, for consideration in Manifest's 14th annual NUDE, an international competitive exhibit exploring the uncovered human form in current art. ANNUAL CASH AWARD: The annual Manifest Grand Jury Prize will result in the awarding of one significant cash prize ($5000) to a single work selected as the 'best of the entire season'.
More information
Deadline: June 4, 2022
Entry Fee: $40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Exhibit Dates: August 12 - September 9, 2022
Open to: open internationally
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works that address the uncovered human form in current art. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D visual arts media. The human body is a popular subject for many reasons, the most obvious being that it is us. Throughout history (and pre-history) the representation of the human form has been charged with tremendous energy. Whether it be a religious edict that one should not depict the human form—a taboo, or the glorious opposite—a revelation of mastery over form in the crafting of sensuous and life-like physical human beauty, the art of the body has moved us through time. Through all the permutations art has experienced across history, work of the body persists. We use the human nude to master skill, understand ourselves, and push social and psychological buttons for the sake of expression (sensual, delicate, political, social, narrative, spiritual, and so on). We intend for Manifest's ongoing annual NUDE project, now in its 14th year, to explore how our collective body is used today in art to achieve these goals and more. This year we are again happy to offer our invitation to artists to submit works in any media, of any style or genre (abstract, conceptual, realistic, etc.), and of any size, for consideration in Manifest's 14th annual NUDE, an international competitive exhibit exploring the uncovered human form in current art. ANNUAL CASH AWARD: The annual Manifest Grand Jury Prize will result in the awarding of one significant cash prize ($5000) to a single work selected as the 'best of the entire season'.
More information
ARTIFEX EX MACHINA: Call for Works Made in Collaboration with, or About Machines NEW
Deadline: June 12, 2022
Entry Fee: $40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Exhibit Dates: August 12 - September 9, 2022
Open to: open internationally
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works made with the aid of, in collaboration with, or about machines and mechanical processes. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional visual arts 2d, 3d, or 4d media. What machines do you use every day? What possibilities have they created for you? Do you ever use them to make art? Are you making art better, faster, stronger because of machines? Machines ease our work. We design them to amplify the effort of our bodies, and to harness larger forces and focus that energy on a task. Using machines, we can produce objects on a larger scale, make them more complex, and work more quickly, sometimes efficiently. The machine also contorts and changes our idea on its way to the final product, and it shapes our practice as we adapt to it. We can’t put an idea into a machine and print the idea out; we have to work in conversation with its capacity. What does the hand of the machine look like? Are you hiding it, or do you let its mark remain? Is the effort of a machine beautiful? Do you work with the machine, or do you use the machine? Or, does it use you? Does the machine need you? Artifex Ex Machina is a call for works made with the aid of, in collaboration with, or about machines and mechanical processes. ANNUAL CASH AWARD: The annual Manifest Grand Jury Prize will result in the awarding of one significant cash prize ($5000) to a single work selected as the 'best of the entire season'.
More information
Deadline: June 12, 2022
Entry Fee: $40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Exhibit Dates: August 12 - September 9, 2022
Open to: open internationally
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works made with the aid of, in collaboration with, or about machines and mechanical processes. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional visual arts 2d, 3d, or 4d media. What machines do you use every day? What possibilities have they created for you? Do you ever use them to make art? Are you making art better, faster, stronger because of machines? Machines ease our work. We design them to amplify the effort of our bodies, and to harness larger forces and focus that energy on a task. Using machines, we can produce objects on a larger scale, make them more complex, and work more quickly, sometimes efficiently. The machine also contorts and changes our idea on its way to the final product, and it shapes our practice as we adapt to it. We can’t put an idea into a machine and print the idea out; we have to work in conversation with its capacity. What does the hand of the machine look like? Are you hiding it, or do you let its mark remain? Is the effort of a machine beautiful? Do you work with the machine, or do you use the machine? Or, does it use you? Does the machine need you? Artifex Ex Machina is a call for works made with the aid of, in collaboration with, or about machines and mechanical processes. ANNUAL CASH AWARD: The annual Manifest Grand Jury Prize will result in the awarding of one significant cash prize ($5000) to a single work selected as the 'best of the entire season'.
More information
STAGED: Call for Works Made with Direction, and Careful, Meticulous Planning NEW
Deadline: June 15, 2022
Entry Fee: $40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Exhibit Dates: August 12 - September 9, 2022
Open to: open internationally
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works made with direction, through careful planning, and a significant degree of control. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional visual arts 2d, 3d, or 4d media. What kind of director are you? When you prepare to make something, what are you getting ready? Yourself? Your materials? Your subject? What elements have to be in place? If they don’t fall naturally, can you place them yourself? To stage something often means to fake it, but we mostly agree that some degree of fiction is acceptable, even necessary to create art. There are truths that we can access through writing lines, arranging compositions, setting conditions, or posing subjects that remain true, even if the elements telling them are artificial. Conceptually, staging something creates opportunity for the artist to impose their wants, biases, and ideas with greater focus. The obvious next question is if you stage an artwork, what is your motive? ANNUAL CASH AWARD: The annual Manifest Grand Jury Prize will result in the awarding of one significant cash prize ($5000) to a single work selected as the 'best of the entire season'.
More information
Deadline: June 15, 2022
Entry Fee: $40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Exhibit Dates: August 12 - September 9, 2022
Open to: open internationally
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works made with direction, through careful planning, and a significant degree of control. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional visual arts 2d, 3d, or 4d media. What kind of director are you? When you prepare to make something, what are you getting ready? Yourself? Your materials? Your subject? What elements have to be in place? If they don’t fall naturally, can you place them yourself? To stage something often means to fake it, but we mostly agree that some degree of fiction is acceptable, even necessary to create art. There are truths that we can access through writing lines, arranging compositions, setting conditions, or posing subjects that remain true, even if the elements telling them are artificial. Conceptually, staging something creates opportunity for the artist to impose their wants, biases, and ideas with greater focus. The obvious next question is if you stage an artwork, what is your motive? ANNUAL CASH AWARD: The annual Manifest Grand Jury Prize will result in the awarding of one significant cash prize ($5000) to a single work selected as the 'best of the entire season'.
More information
**Call for Artists: HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL NEW***
Entry Fee: None
Exhibition Dates: Friday, 19th August - Monday, 12th September 2022
Open to artists working in any medium aged 18 and older.
Location: Lexington Downtown Public Library
Contact: kate@artsconnectlex.org
Additional Information: This will be an exhibition of art in response and inspired by a short story written by best selling writer Silas House. The art show will be part of a multi-discipline production at the Downtown Library.
To request a copy of the story titled How to be Beautiful and to learn more about this exciting and unique program go to: HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL
Entry Fee: None
Exhibition Dates: Friday, 19th August - Monday, 12th September 2022
Open to artists working in any medium aged 18 and older.
Location: Lexington Downtown Public Library
Contact: kate@artsconnectlex.org
Additional Information: This will be an exhibition of art in response and inspired by a short story written by best selling writer Silas House. The art show will be part of a multi-discipline production at the Downtown Library.
To request a copy of the story titled How to be Beautiful and to learn more about this exciting and unique program go to: HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL
Open call for digital art in new WheelHouse Art NFT fine art gallery NEW
Deadline: October 15, 2023
Entry Fee: FREE
Exhibit Dates: Ongoing
Open to: US residents, age 18+
Location: LOUISVILLE - Online
Contact: Daniel Pfalzgraf, hello@wheelhouse.art
Additional Information: WheelHouse Art, LLC is thrilled to share news with artists about launching Louisville, KY's first contemporary fine art NFT gallery. And as we gear up towards our big public launch, we are seeking submissions by artists who would like to be considered for inclusion in our NFT gallery.
WheelHouse Art is positioning itself as a kind of conductor for art collectors, guiding our audiences between physical and digital media. We believe there are a lot of digital-curious collectors out there, and we are excited about the possibilities this new format can provide. But until now, the barrier for entry into the NFT experience has been higher than many are willing to take on. We are excited to partner with Dime, a new platform that will make the entire experience much simpler and easier to navigate.
What is WHA looking for?
WHA will straddle the line between physical and digital art. We are looking for digital art primarily, but will also consider some artists who have only worked in traditional media, but whose work would translate well digitally. Artists who are comfortable working in both digital and traditional media are an added bonus as there will be opportunities to tie together NFT and physical artwork sales together. Experience with NFTs, minting, or cryptocurrency is not required.
WheelHouse Art will be showing work by some of the artists already represented by the gallery, but we are also opening things up to artists who don't have any history exhibiting at WheelHouse Art (or B. Deemer Gallery formerly), provided they aren't already in conflicting exclusive representation relationships with other galleries.
To submit work, simply shoot an email to Hello@WheelHouse.art and write "NFT Art Submission" in the subject line. Then just share a sample of your work (attachments, website, social links, etc.) and any other relevant information about you and your artwork that would be helpful to know.
Thanks in advance for sharing your work and passion with us. We love seeing and learning about artwork and artists, even if we don't show your work here. Please feel free to share this with any artists you think may be interested.
More information
Deadline: October 15, 2023
Entry Fee: FREE
Exhibit Dates: Ongoing
Open to: US residents, age 18+
Location: LOUISVILLE - Online
Contact: Daniel Pfalzgraf, hello@wheelhouse.art
Additional Information: WheelHouse Art, LLC is thrilled to share news with artists about launching Louisville, KY's first contemporary fine art NFT gallery. And as we gear up towards our big public launch, we are seeking submissions by artists who would like to be considered for inclusion in our NFT gallery.
WheelHouse Art is positioning itself as a kind of conductor for art collectors, guiding our audiences between physical and digital media. We believe there are a lot of digital-curious collectors out there, and we are excited about the possibilities this new format can provide. But until now, the barrier for entry into the NFT experience has been higher than many are willing to take on. We are excited to partner with Dime, a new platform that will make the entire experience much simpler and easier to navigate.
What is WHA looking for?
WHA will straddle the line between physical and digital art. We are looking for digital art primarily, but will also consider some artists who have only worked in traditional media, but whose work would translate well digitally. Artists who are comfortable working in both digital and traditional media are an added bonus as there will be opportunities to tie together NFT and physical artwork sales together. Experience with NFTs, minting, or cryptocurrency is not required.
WheelHouse Art will be showing work by some of the artists already represented by the gallery, but we are also opening things up to artists who don't have any history exhibiting at WheelHouse Art (or B. Deemer Gallery formerly), provided they aren't already in conflicting exclusive representation relationships with other galleries.
To submit work, simply shoot an email to Hello@WheelHouse.art and write "NFT Art Submission" in the subject line. Then just share a sample of your work (attachments, website, social links, etc.) and any other relevant information about you and your artwork that would be helpful to know.
Thanks in advance for sharing your work and passion with us. We love seeing and learning about artwork and artists, even if we don't show your work here. Please feel free to share this with any artists you think may be interested.
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Houseguest - An Independent Artist-Run Project Space
Open to: All forms of artistry are welcome: painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, installation, poetry, etc.
Entry Fee: $10
Location: 2721 Taylor Blvd., Louisville
Contact: Megan Bickel, houseguestgallery@gmail.com
Additional Information: HOUSEGUEST is an independent artist-run project space located in the south end of Louisville, Kentucky. The space launched in January of 2018. Founded by multi-disciplinary artist and writer Megan Bickel and her husband, chef Jacob Wilson, the gallery's location is in the living room of the couple's house. The space will hold six exhibitions a year: four solo shows and two group exhibitions. Alongside each exhibition will be a small supper pop-up collaborative event, which will be by invitation only. We encourage artists to interact and activate the space while exploring new ideas and concepts, with full control over what they create.
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Open to: All forms of artistry are welcome: painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, installation, poetry, etc.
Entry Fee: $10
Location: 2721 Taylor Blvd., Louisville
Contact: Megan Bickel, houseguestgallery@gmail.com
Additional Information: HOUSEGUEST is an independent artist-run project space located in the south end of Louisville, Kentucky. The space launched in January of 2018. Founded by multi-disciplinary artist and writer Megan Bickel and her husband, chef Jacob Wilson, the gallery's location is in the living room of the couple's house. The space will hold six exhibitions a year: four solo shows and two group exhibitions. Alongside each exhibition will be a small supper pop-up collaborative event, which will be by invitation only. We encourage artists to interact and activate the space while exploring new ideas and concepts, with full control over what they create.
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OPEN CALL - John G. Irvin Gallery
Deadline: Ongoing
Entry Fee: None
Location: John G. Irvin Gallery; Lexington, KY
Exhibitions Occur: Jan/Mar/May/Jul/Sep/Nov.
Contact: Inquiries to: Kate Savage, kate@artsconnectlex.org
Additional Information: The John G. Irvin Gallery opened in March 1987. It was created to promote Kentucky’s visual artists. The creation of the gallery was a labor of love and a passion of the late Irvin, a Lexingtonian and former employee of Central Bank. Over the years the gallery has hosted exhibitions by Kentucky’s finest artists, as well as new and emerging artists exhibiting for the first time. Exhibition Opening Receptions are held on Gallery Hop evenings on the fifth-floor executive area of the bank, located at 300 West Vine Street from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m. The art collection is displayed on floors two and three and may also be viewed during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Work can be purchased online through Arts Connect Arts Shop website.
Artists interested submit this form
Deadline: Ongoing
Entry Fee: None
Location: John G. Irvin Gallery; Lexington, KY
Exhibitions Occur: Jan/Mar/May/Jul/Sep/Nov.
Contact: Inquiries to: Kate Savage, kate@artsconnectlex.org
Additional Information: The John G. Irvin Gallery opened in March 1987. It was created to promote Kentucky’s visual artists. The creation of the gallery was a labor of love and a passion of the late Irvin, a Lexingtonian and former employee of Central Bank. Over the years the gallery has hosted exhibitions by Kentucky’s finest artists, as well as new and emerging artists exhibiting for the first time. Exhibition Opening Receptions are held on Gallery Hop evenings on the fifth-floor executive area of the bank, located at 300 West Vine Street from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m. The art collection is displayed on floors two and three and may also be viewed during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Work can be purchased online through Arts Connect Arts Shop website.
Artists interested submit this form
Grants for Artists/Arts Projects or Programs:
The Downtown Lexington Management District has now opened a new grant opportunity for artists/arts projects/programs. Applications being taken. Up to $10,000.
Next Review will be in October
Guidelines: dlex.town/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/DLMD-Public-Art-Guidelines.pdf
Applications Form: form.jotform.com/220105637614145
For more information: laura@downtownlex.com
Next Review will be in October
Guidelines: dlex.town/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/DLMD-Public-Art-Guidelines.pdf
Applications Form: form.jotform.com/220105637614145
For more information: laura@downtownlex.com
LFUCG $6 Million Dollars allocation of ARPA money for non-profits Capital Grants.
There will be a webinar about the grant program on Wednesday 11th May at 1:30pm.
All 501C3 organizations are eligible to apply. One time grants for major capital projects in two categories
a) Facilities Improvements b) Operational Investments
Minimum request $50,000 Maximum request $250,000
For more information: hlyons@lexingtonky.gov
Register for the webinar: bit.ly/NGCWorkshop
There will be a webinar about the grant program on Wednesday 11th May at 1:30pm.
All 501C3 organizations are eligible to apply. One time grants for major capital projects in two categories
a) Facilities Improvements b) Operational Investments
Minimum request $50,000 Maximum request $250,000
For more information: hlyons@lexingtonky.gov
Register for the webinar: bit.ly/NGCWorkshop
Call for Murals:
Workshops/Classes:
Private Beginner Art Lessons
Led by Kentucky Crafted Artist Cheryle Walton
If interested please email cheryle2857@gmail.com to set up an appointment to meet.
Location: Studio at Loudoun House, 2nd Floor, Lexington
Adults are strongly encouraged. Never too old to learn to create and express yourself through art.
Led by Kentucky Crafted Artist Cheryle Walton
If interested please email cheryle2857@gmail.com to set up an appointment to meet.
Location: Studio at Loudoun House, 2nd Floor, Lexington
Adults are strongly encouraged. Never too old to learn to create and express yourself through art.
Markets and Festivals:
Big Four Arts Festival
Deadline: May 10, 2022
Entry Fee: $25
Open to (any restrictions on entries): NO buy and sell products.
Event Dates: September 10 & 11, 2022
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Contact Name: LOUIS NUNNELLEY, b4b@twc.com
Additional Information: The 6th Big Four Arts Festival has been the most attended (20,000) two-day Event ever held in Louisville at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. The weekend following Labor Day, the annual B4AF September 10 & 11, will be held on the lawn which consist of four acres of tree lined walks overlooking the Ohio River. Located on the Big Four Walking Bridge Lawn, a Venue designed for special events with ample parking. 2021 was a success, JOIN US in 2022!
Such was the overall success of the B4AF that Louisville's Convention & Visitors Bureau presented the Rose Award to the Festival for an Event that is bringing so much commerce to the City of Louisville! Louisville's Festival is known for its 150 artists
EZ in-out, with direct vehicle access for set-up & tear down
Spacious booth layouts
Reserved artist parking adjacent to Festival grounds
24 hour security
Light breakfast Sat. & Sun.
Booth relief and water delivery
Hotel discounts
A cap of 150 Artist
With a proven multi-media campaign, we will produce record crowds again in 2022!
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Deadline: May 10, 2022
Entry Fee: $25
Open to (any restrictions on entries): NO buy and sell products.
Event Dates: September 10 & 11, 2022
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Contact Name: LOUIS NUNNELLEY, b4b@twc.com
Additional Information: The 6th Big Four Arts Festival has been the most attended (20,000) two-day Event ever held in Louisville at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. The weekend following Labor Day, the annual B4AF September 10 & 11, will be held on the lawn which consist of four acres of tree lined walks overlooking the Ohio River. Located on the Big Four Walking Bridge Lawn, a Venue designed for special events with ample parking. 2021 was a success, JOIN US in 2022!
Such was the overall success of the B4AF that Louisville's Convention & Visitors Bureau presented the Rose Award to the Festival for an Event that is bringing so much commerce to the City of Louisville! Louisville's Festival is known for its 150 artists
EZ in-out, with direct vehicle access for set-up & tear down
Spacious booth layouts
Reserved artist parking adjacent to Festival grounds
24 hour security
Light breakfast Sat. & Sun.
Booth relief and water delivery
Hotel discounts
A cap of 150 Artist
With a proven multi-media campaign, we will produce record crowds again in 2022!
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Francisco's Farm Art Fair
Deadline: May 11, 2022
Fee: $275
Open to: Fine Arts
Event Dates: June 11th & 12th
Location: Downtown, Midway, Kentucky
Contact Name: Elisha Holt, elisha@franciscosfarm.org
Additional Information: OUR HISTORY
The Midway Renaissance named the event for Colonel John Francisco, the original owner of the property on which the city of Midway now stands. In 1835, Francisco sold his farm to the Lexington and Ohio Railroad. The L&O planned and built Midway, Kentucky’s first railroad town, so named because it is halfway between Lexington and Frankfort, the state capital. The festival premiered on the campus of Midway University, in 2004. After appearances at Equus Run winery from 2011-2013, the Festival returned to the campus and has now become an annual festival in May. In 2018, the fair received new logo and a new name, Francisco’s Farm Art Fair. The committee contracted local graphic designers, Sara and Lee Busick (15United) to design a new logo, website and marketing materials. In 2020, the fair was canceled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. In 2021, the fair will temporarily move to the streets of Historic Downtown Midway.
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Deadline: May 11, 2022
Fee: $275
Open to: Fine Arts
Event Dates: June 11th & 12th
Location: Downtown, Midway, Kentucky
Contact Name: Elisha Holt, elisha@franciscosfarm.org
Additional Information: OUR HISTORY
The Midway Renaissance named the event for Colonel John Francisco, the original owner of the property on which the city of Midway now stands. In 1835, Francisco sold his farm to the Lexington and Ohio Railroad. The L&O planned and built Midway, Kentucky’s first railroad town, so named because it is halfway between Lexington and Frankfort, the state capital. The festival premiered on the campus of Midway University, in 2004. After appearances at Equus Run winery from 2011-2013, the Festival returned to the campus and has now become an annual festival in May. In 2018, the fair received new logo and a new name, Francisco’s Farm Art Fair. The committee contracted local graphic designers, Sara and Lee Busick (15United) to design a new logo, website and marketing materials. In 2020, the fair was canceled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. In 2021, the fair will temporarily move to the streets of Historic Downtown Midway.
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Minnie Adkins Day 2022
Date: July 16th, 2022
Location: Sandy Hook at the Little Sandy Lodge
Additional Info: Since 2014 Minnie Adkins, world famous folk artist, has been honored with a festival in her home county. Minnie Adkins Day will be filled with art, both folk and fine, traditional crafts, heritage inspired food and music and lots of fun for everyone.
Vendor Fee: $10 for each set up space and open to artist and crafters from all over.
For more info: www.littlesandylodge.com
Call: 606-738-5515
Date: July 16th, 2022
Location: Sandy Hook at the Little Sandy Lodge
Additional Info: Since 2014 Minnie Adkins, world famous folk artist, has been honored with a festival in her home county. Minnie Adkins Day will be filled with art, both folk and fine, traditional crafts, heritage inspired food and music and lots of fun for everyone.
Vendor Fee: $10 for each set up space and open to artist and crafters from all over.
For more info: www.littlesandylodge.com
Call: 606-738-5515
Studio Spaces Available:
STUDIO SPACE in the sought-after NoLi district
Two gorgeous spots remain in the EncaustiCastle; first floor cozy creative space coming in at 14'x15', and a third floor expansive, light-filled space for creator of any design!
Join the other 11 artists on the compound and see your creative spirit expand.
Patricia (Trish) Baldwin Seggebruch call: 425-923-6923
or by email: pbsartist@gmail.com www.pbsartist.com
Two gorgeous spots remain in the EncaustiCastle; first floor cozy creative space coming in at 14'x15', and a third floor expansive, light-filled space for creator of any design!
Join the other 11 artists on the compound and see your creative spirit expand.
Patricia (Trish) Baldwin Seggebruch call: 425-923-6923
or by email: pbsartist@gmail.com www.pbsartist.com
ARTISTS' ATTIC is accepting applications from emerging and established artists for occupancy of available studios with selections made by jury. Available studios include Studio G 748 sq.ft. $618.88pm and Studio W 341 sq.ft. at $282.14 and Studio Y 156 sq.ft. at $129.08.
For more Information contact Mary Neely neelyms@yahoo.com or Lora Lee Dawson at loralee.dawson@gmail.com
For more Information contact Mary Neely neelyms@yahoo.com or Lora Lee Dawson at loralee.dawson@gmail.com
Other Opportunities:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENT/JOB DESCRIPTION NEW
Gateway Regional Arts Center, located in a growing, vibrant community serving central and eastern Kentucky in Mount Sterling, seeks an Executive Director.
The Executive Director is responsible for the administration of the Montgomery County Council for the Arts dba Gateway Regional Arts Center (GRAC). The Executive Director reports to a volunteer Board of Directors and is responsible for ensuring the achievement of its mission, programming objectives, and financial goals as well as management of the GRAC facility.
GRAC promotes, enhances, and contributes to the educational, artistic, and cultural lives of those living in Central Kentucky through multidisciplinary programs and classes.
GRAC serves as a resource and supportive agency for artists and organizations, contributing to the cultural climate of our communities.
For more information: www.grackentucky.org/
Gateway Regional Arts Center, located in a growing, vibrant community serving central and eastern Kentucky in Mount Sterling, seeks an Executive Director.
The Executive Director is responsible for the administration of the Montgomery County Council for the Arts dba Gateway Regional Arts Center (GRAC). The Executive Director reports to a volunteer Board of Directors and is responsible for ensuring the achievement of its mission, programming objectives, and financial goals as well as management of the GRAC facility.
GRAC promotes, enhances, and contributes to the educational, artistic, and cultural lives of those living in Central Kentucky through multidisciplinary programs and classes.
GRAC serves as a resource and supportive agency for artists and organizations, contributing to the cultural climate of our communities.
For more information: www.grackentucky.org/
