Philadelphia, PA + Call for Proposals Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

The Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site seeks proposals for its 2010 tour season and beyond. The Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cell blocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world's first true penitentiary, a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America’s most notorious criminals, including bank robber Willie Sutton and Al Capone. Tours today include the cell blocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone's Cell, and Death Row. A critically-acclaimed series of artist installations is free with admission.

Budget: There are two funding categories: Exhibition, approval providing a budget of up to $7,500 and approval to exhibit at the historic site; and Exhibition Development, providing up to $2,500 with no guarantee of exhibition.

Deadline: June 16, 2009
Information: www.easternstate.org/exhibits/guidelines.php

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Pittsburgh, PA + Open Air Marketplace for Artists at The Waterfront

Open Air Marketplace in the Waterfront announces a call for artists to participate alongside other vendors such as: farms, food vendors, and others.  It is FREE to participate.  Artists are responsible for their tables, tents, and other materials.  Please contact David Long to confirm your participation.

Deadline: on-going
Information: David Long 412.461.2367

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Butler, PA + AABC Superheroes & Villains Art Exhibit, Poster Contest        

The Associate Artists of Butler County announces a call for artists for the Superheroes & Villains Art Exhibit and Poster Contest.  All art media will be accepted for the exhibition, but only posters 18” x 24” in size and incorporating an identifiable scene from a local community will be eligible for the Best of Show cash awards. Cash awards of $100 will be awarded to Best of Show winners in each of the poster contest’s two categories, 18 years of age and under, and over 18. High school students are eligible for a special discount on the art entry fee.  Download an entry form from www.TheArtCenterButlerPA.org.

Deadline: June 17, 2009
Information: Paul W. Scanlon, AABC President 724.822.5306

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Baltimore, MD + School 33 Art Center

School 33 Art Center accepts applications from artists to participate in Juried Group Exhibitions as part of its annual exhibition programming. Artists are selected by a rotating Exhibition Selection Committee comprised of professional artists and curators from the region. School 33 Art Center hosts two 8-week long juried exhibitions annually. Juried Group Exhibitions can be either thematic or an Open Call and is typically predetermined by School 33 Art Center or guest jurors. Artist submissions in all media are eligible but artists are responsible for providing all installation materials, equipment, and technology.
School 33 Art Center features three professional gallery spaces with exhibitions rotating every 4-8 weeks. On the first floor, Gallery 1 boasts a 1,240 sq ft exhibition space that showcases our annual Open Calls to Artists and Curators. The second floor Members’ Gallery is a 480 sq ft exhibition space dedicated to hosting 8-10 solo exhibitions per year for School 33 Artist Members from across the region. Additionally, our 165 sq ft Project Space is committed to providing opportunities for emerging artists to present intimate bodies of work or realize more experimental installations that they may not otherwise have the support in doing.

Deadline: July 10, 2009
Information: Jason Hughes jhughes@promotionandarts.comor or www.school33.org

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Pittsburgh, PA + The Pillow Project Second Saturday Series

The second season of Second Saturdays runs July through November. Local dance company, The Pillow Project welcomes visual artists to submit their work for our July and August events. The work should relate to each theme in some degree:

Information: To submit, please email info@pillowproject.org with work samples and artistic statement that includes why your work relates. 

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Chapel Hill, NC + Chapel Hill Public Arts Office 2009 – 2010 Juried Exhibitions Series

The Chapel Hill Public Arts Office invites artists to apply for the 2009 – 2010 Juried Exhibitions Series.  Original two- and three-dimensional artwork by selected artists will be displayed in Chapel Hill Town Hall and the Chapel Hill Public Library from October, 2009 through December of 2010.  There is no application fee.

Deadline: July 31, 2009
Information: http://www.chapelhillarts.org

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Arlington, VA + Solo Exhibitions for 2010

Every year the Arlington Arts Center (AAC) puts together two solo exhibitions for mid-Atlantic artists who are working with contemporary or experimental media, and the entry form for the 2010 SOLO shows are now available. This is a perfect opportunity if you would like to have your own independent show in one of our nine premiere gallery spaces.

Deadline: August 1, 2009
Information: http://www.arlingtonartscenter.org/exhibitions/apply.

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Lenoir, NC + Sculpture Celebration – Caldwell Public Art Award

This year we are introducing a new award category.  The Caldwell Public Art Award will go to one artist for a one-year outdoor installation in Caldwell County from September 2009 to September 2010.  Entry fee is free if registered for the Sculpture Celebration or $25 if only registering for the Caldwell Public Art Award.

Awards: The award includes a $2000 stipend to the winning artist. 
Deadline: August 1, 2009
Information: www.caldwellarts.com

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Pittsburgh, PA + Fiberart International 2010- Exhibition Of Contemporary Fiber Art

Presented by the Fiberarts Guild Of Pittsburgh, the Fiberart International 2010 seeks to exhibit the best of contemporary art and invites submissions that reflect a wide range of works related to the fiber medium. This juried exhibition of contemporary works of fiber art is recognized among fiber artists around the world as a benchmark exhibition that documents trends and innovations in the field. The goal of the exhibition is to include innovative work rooted in traditional fiber materials, structure, processes and history, as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between fiber and other creative disciplines.   Runs April 16, 2010 - August 22, 2010

Deadline: August 21, 2009
Information: http://fiberartinternational.org/fi2010

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Pittsburgh, PA + F.I.N.E. Artists at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is seeking artists for the new F.I.N.E. Artist residency series. The centerpiece of the residency is 25-30 hours of lively public programming that introduce fresh art and art-making techniques to Museum visitors, staff and educators, complemented by exhibition of the artist's work at the Museum. No new work is commissioned in this residency. Chosen artists will have experience working with the public and translating their work to a broad audience. Most important is a spirit of interactivity, play and education. New media, fresh approaches to traditional media and performative or experimental art forms welcome. Each artist in the series will have 6-8 weeks to complete programming and a minimum of 8 weeks for work displayed, totaling 10 artists between May – December 2009.

$1,000 stipend includes display of artwork for 2 months + 25-30 hours of programming facilitation. $250 is budgeted for programming supplies and those necessary for exhibiting work.

Deadline: Rolling submissions through Sept. 1, 2009
Information: Angela Seals, Program Manager at aseals@pittsburghkids.org

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Pittsburgh, PA + Lawrenceville Hospitality House Tour

The Lawrenceville Hospitality House Tour this October will feature artist's drawings of the homes featured on the tour.  These pen and ink sketches will be reproduced in the tour booklet, along with the artist's name, and the original drawing presented to the home owner as a thank you gift.

You are invited to submit a drawing of one of the houses.  For each drawing accepted, the artist will be paid a honoraria of $30.  The size can be between 9 x 12, to 10 x 16 inches. 

Deadline: September 7, 2009
Information:  Marty Ressler meressler@gmail.com

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Meadville, PA + 8 Hour Projects

Seeking artists to participate in the annual "8 Hour Projects," at Allegheny College. The event features about a dozen artists making art on site with the public invited to observe (and participate if the artist so desires). Work in progress day will be Saturday, September 5th,opening reception/artists talks on Tuesday, 9/8, and show dates are 9/8 - 9/29/2009.

Information: Darren Lee Miller Director, Penelec~Megahan~Bowman Art Galleries Assistant Professor of Art damiller@allegheny.edu

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Mt. Lebanon, PA + Planet Art Gallery

Planet Art Gallery, 632 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon, 412.343.3808. Looking for new artists to submit artwork.

Deadline: on-going
Information:  www.planetartgallery.com

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Pittsburgh, PA + Pop Filter Masthead

Pop City Media invites area arts organizations, artists and designers to submit images for possible consideration as masthead artwork for Pop Filter, which spotlights the region's vibrant arts and cultural scene every week. Submit images of artwork, artists, cultural organizations, and performances (all images must be 686 x 250 pixels, and at least 72dpi) to Brian Cohen brian@popcitymedia.com.

Deadline: on-going
Information: popfilter@popcitymedia.com

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Munhall, PA + Steel Valley Arts Council 

The Steel Valley Arts Council is always seeking new artwork to display in a large gallery.

Deadline: on-going
Information: http://www.steelvalleyarts.org/