Call for Artists
Note: Watercolor & More makes its best effort to accurately represent the listed notices. However, readers are responsible for verifying all information and deadlines with the host of each event. Listed in order of deadlines: * Richeson 75: Landscape, Seascape and Architectural Competition 2008 - Jurors/Judging: Terry Howell Stanley, PSA, artist and Director of Richeson School of Art & Gallery and a committee of art professionals from Jack Richeson & Co. will select finalists. Awards Juror: Frank Federico. Best in Show - $3,000 cash award. Other awards. International postmark deadline: July 30, 2008. * Richeson 75: International Still Life & Floral 2008 Art Competition - Jurors/Judging: Terry Howell Stanley, PSA, artist and Director of Richeson School of Art & Gallery and a committee of art professionals from Jack Richeson & Co. will select finalists. Awards Juror: To Be Announced. Best in Show - $3,000 cash award. Other awards. International postmark deadline: August 29, 2008. Ongoing Opportunities: * New American Paintings - Six juried competitions per year sponsored by The Open Studios Press. Winners receive full-color spreads in the nationally distributed periodical. Different entry deadlines for each region. The link will take you to the site's home page. From there, click on "Artist Info" for further information about the competitions.
* Dr. Ph. Martin's - Monthly Doc Martin Submission Contest. Enter by uploading an image to the Dr's website showing a piece of your art that uses Doc Martin's products. A monthly winner is selected to win a "Hydrus Wheel" of hydrus watercolors. |
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Publishers of Fine Art Reproductions: * Somerset art submission guidelines * Sagebrush Fine Art new art submissions * Hadley House info for artists * Washington Green Fine Art information for new artists * Rosenstiel's submitting artwork * Bentley Publishing Group artists wanted Greeting Card Markets:
* Leanin' Tree - Check here for art submission guidelines Illustrators:
* Meadowbrook Press illustrator guidlines
* Kiwanis magazine - illustrator and author guidelines * Phi Delta Kappan - guidelines for illustrators, cartoonists, photographers and writers * Ideals Books art submission guidelines * Candy Cane Press and Ideals Children's Books artists' guidelines * Houghton Mifflin guidelines * U.S. postage stamp artwork selection process explained. * The iSpot.com - the illustration internet site. Features portfolios from over 1000 illustrators.
* Institute of Medical Illustrators - job listings
* The American Society of Architectural Illustrators (ASAI) - Workshops, events, exhibitions, job listings, announcements.
* Art Calendar - The Business Magazine for Visual Artists - Illustration guidelines.
* SCBWI Illustrator contest - Watch for new contests.
* Boyds Mill Press - writer and illustrator submission guidelines
* Cobblestone & Cricket magazines - illustration guidelines and payment rates
* Highlights for Children - contributor guidelines for illustrations
* The Christian Century - guidelines for artists and authors
* Inspiration Art & Scripture - Christian poster publisher
* Sylvan Dell Publishing welcomes art samples for picture book stories. They favor "realistic style (not cartoon) illustrations for children." Check the publisher's website for Art/Artist Submission details.
* The Upper Room Magazine considers art to illustrate their daily devotional guide published six times a year. Art centers around themes posted on the publisher's website. Uses both realistic and abstract art. Payment varies, with a minimium of $200.
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Online Art Galleries:
* Art.com - Build an "Open Studio" online portfolio with 16 images for free. Fee-based options include displaying more images, linking back to own website and ordering print-on-demand reproductions.
* ArtWanted.com - Join free and build an online portfolio. ArtWanted received a percentage if you sell. Upgrade for additional benefits, including participation in a Prints Program.
* Dreams Alive Magazine Artisan Studio - Here is an opportunity to have a few pieces of your work highlighted online with a link back to your own website.
* The Fine Art Originals - Create an online gallery in just a few simple steps. Various packages offered, including a free plan that allows artists to exhibit two images. This site does not handle any sales of art, but allows each artist to provide an e-mail and website address for interested purchasers to contact.
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