Opportunities - Call to Artists

Gallery Ring seeks Abstract works of art. 2D pieces including photography/digital are eligible. All artistic styles are welcome. Many awards are available with a cash prize and free-submission voucher for "Best In Show". Artists could also win a "Diamond Award Of Excellence", a "Juror's Choice", a "Crystal Award Of Merit", Ruby-Sapphire-Emerald Awards, among many others. All winning artists ...

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All for Water - Call for Submissions UN-Water, an inter-agency of the United Nations, states that water is at the heart of adaptation to climate change, serving as the crucial link between the climate system, human society and the environment. They also estimate that by 2050 there will be insufficient freshwater for all the earth's inhabitants. Currently, Canada's lakes, rivers, streams and wet...

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Are you a playwright living on Vancouver Island or surrounding islands? Or a local writer in another medium trying your hand at play-writing? Would you like to hear your characters speak the words you have given them? We have created the free "Scene & Heard” play-reading events just for you. Send us an excerpt of your play-in-progress (up to 12 pages) and we'll hand-pick experienced actors to gi...

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WomenCinemakers is now accepting submissions from female filmmakers, directors and producers for its 2020 Biennial Edition. We are looking for shorts, documentaries and features written, directed or produced by women. There are five categories that can be entered: • Independent Cinema • Documentary • Dance Video • Performance • Experimental cinema In order to submit yo...

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We are always open to new members joining our club. You are welcome to visit a meeting and see if it would interest you. We are a very casual group and always have fun. If interested please contact Roberta Calder, [email protected]

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Show Runs: March 25 – April 11 Submission Deadline: February 19 Artists Notified: March 6 Drop off Artwork: Wednesday March 18 to Sunday March 22 Meet-the-Artists Reception: Saturday, March 28 Pick up Artwork: Saturday, April 11 Open Call in any 2D or 3D medium. Celebrate the return of spring with big, bold, floral art! Artwork image by Elaine Morton (from Bloom 11) Gallery hours:...

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This Earth Day, we invite the region’s youngest artists (up to age 12) to explore the variety of creatures that make up the Web of Life on our planet. Artwork can explore local or foreign ecosystems, and can focus on individual plants or animals and their place in the great web of life, or on entire connected systems. Open call gallery exhibition for children up to age 12. Meet-the-Artists ...

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Exhibition Runs: May 13 – 24 Submission Deadline: April 8 Artists Notified: April 24 Drop off Artwork: Wednesday May 6 to Sunday May 10 Meet-the-Artists Reception: Saturday, May 16, 1-3 pm Pick up Artwork: Sunday, May 24 Open Call in any 2D or 3D medium. Send us art that explores the many facets of memory: the internal experience of images and emotion or the external expressions of pe...

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Show Runs: June 24 – July 5 Submission Deadline: May 20 Artists Notified: June 5 Drop off Artwork: Wednesday June 17 to Sunday June 21 Meet-the-Artists Reception: Friday, June 26, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Pick up Artwork: Sunday, July 5 Open Call in any 2D or 3D medium. We invite you to create art inspired by the seasons. Artwork can explore the four seasons in nature, or can look at the s...

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CALL TO VANCOUVER ISLAND and SUNSHINE COAST ARTISTS The Alberni Valley Museum is pleased to host their second juried show open to all Vancouver Island and Coast artists. Show dates: June 26 – September 12th, 2020 Fine Print: Artists are encouraged to respond to the theme with NEW ideas and work. Artists will submit photos of work/s online for jurying before April 17, 2020 (see link...

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