Cosmic Grasp

LostInVelvet

Inclemental Demeanor

Endless Sentimentality

Identity Dysfunction

Scream

Radio Feedbak

Holy Gift

Carnal Enlightenment

Wicked Visions

Anomalous Divergence

Anomalous Divergence

Ray Legnini was nice enough to share with me his song Zabazaar, for which my newest Lyrical Visions stems from. Ray is a self professed "crazy drummer/songwriter - who dabbles with the bazaar - concentrating on diversity and alternative ways to make sound/songs--getting political sometimes, hard and crazy sometimes, or soothing and relaxed sometimes."

Listen to the song that inspired the artwork HERE, and be sure to check out the rest of his amazing songs.

Work In Progress

A little behind the scenes action of me working on my artwork.

Wasted Rose

Wasted Rose

I recently met Sharif while visiting a local pub in Old Town Alexandria. We spoke of music and art, we exchanged business cards and talked of collaborating. It was a very good day.

I listened to the song, Another Wasted Rose, he sent to me, and fell in love with it. The mood and emotion I got from it immediately struck several creative ideas for me.

Sharif is a talented musician and has had his music licensed and featured in several notable spots.

Music Connection magazine named Sharif one of the top unsigned artists of 2009, while Kisses and Lies landed on many year-end best-of lists of 2010. Also, “Another Wasted Rose” received an honorable mention in the 2008 Billboard World Song Contest and “Dark Side of the Dawn” charted on the FMQB charts in 2010. Sharif has also worked with legendary songsmith Desmond Child, landed endorsement deals with 10 major companies (including Gibson Guitars, Taylor Guitars, D'Addario Strings, and Red Bull), and garnered press accolades such as Vintage Guitar magazine calling his last release "an often moving, overwhelmingly pleasing, well-constructed album."

Be sure to check out his website http://www.sharifmusic.com
And Like him on FB https://www.facebook.com/sharifmusic

Below is the video for the song, which I just recently found as I wrapped up the finishing touches on the piece.

Emanating Exaltation

Emanating Exaltation

Dena Monticone talked to me at the gallery for show for Lyrical Visions back in March, and asked if I would listen to her music. I have to tell you I was excited to work on this piece, as her style of music is truly unique.

Her band, Aura Superb, sent me their song for Identity Crisis, which is the basis for this recent piece. There are elements of the lyrics in the piece, but the overall flow is more from what I felt listening to the song.

Visit the Aura Superb FB site and listen to their other songs! www.facebook.com/groknrock
Identity Crisis song http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_16584486

UPDATE! You can view the YouTube video of the demo for the song below.

Solo Show in Occoquan

Mill Street Studio Gallery

I have spoken with Gloria Rouse, the co-owner of Mill Street and they want to have me as the Featured Artist at the gallery for the month of July! Pertinent info will be coming!

This is great news for the collectors and fans who live in Prince William County, as they can finally see my artwork in person without going to DC.

ArtDC 18 x 18 Small Works Show

artdc.org

Two of my pieces Spectrum and Crucial Fulmination will be featured in the main gallery for this show.


The artdc Gallery
5710 Baltimore Ave.
Hyattsville, MD 20781

Who: The artdc Gallery
What: 18” x 18” Small works exhibit
Where: 5710 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20781
Exhibition dates: 4-29-13 to 5-26-13
Reception: 5-11-13 12 to 5pm
Web: www.artdc.com

We are pleased to announce our 18” x 18” small works exhibit at the artdc gallery. This show offers us the opportunity to open the gallery doors to anyone who wants to show. We break down the barriers of the traditional gallery gatekeeper role that may prevent emerging artists access to exhibit. All works are limited to 18” x 18” or less which often places it in a very affordable range! This is a unique opportunity to connect with new and emerging artists!

Artist list to be announced!
View the FB Event HERE

UNBOUND2! SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: APRIL 1st

Candela

UnBound2!  - An Invitational & Juried Exhibition
July 5th – August 3, 2013

Candela Books + Gallery announces our second annual invitational and juried exhibition: UnBound2! The summer exhibition will feature work from a wide range of contemporary fine art photographers. An UnBound2! gala (as in galactic) event, will raise funds to purchase select works from the exhibition. Works purchased by Candela through this event will subsequently be included in the Candela Collection.

The mission of the Candela Collection is to support photographers through the purchase of original photographic work and to actively pursue opportunities to donate said works to notable permanent collections.

UnBound! generates opportunities and exposure beyond the traditional group or juried show. Our hope is that photographers will support us by their active participation just as we hope to support their work and careers in return. All accepted photographers will have their work featured at Candela Books + Gallery, a gallery space in the downtown arts district of Richmond, Virginia.

For a look at last year’s exhibition, go here: UnBound! 2012

At the close of the exhibition, on Saturday, August 3rd, Candela will host the big UnBound2! event which will include food, music, laser cake, various high-jinks and hoopla along with incredible photography. The ticket and raffle sales from this event will be used exclusively to purchase work from the exhibition for the Candela Collection.

All work for exhibition will be selected by the Candela founder, Gordon Stettinius, and Associate Director, Amy Ritchie.



Deadline for Submissions:                                                            April 1, 2013

Notification of Acceptance will go out:                                       April 24, 2013

Accepted work should arrive at Gallery no later than:               June 7, 2013

Please follow directions carefully:

– Candela Books + Gallery is looking for photographic work only.
– Only email submissions will be accepted. Though we may inquire further about the work.

Send submissions to:

unbound2013@candelabooks.com

– Subject Line:  UnBound2! Submission!
Include up to 3 JPG images of work (approx. 10”x10”x72dpi) in a single email.
Also include a resume and artist statement, if applicable. Inclusion of an artist statement is strictly optional.

– For each image include:

Title:
Medium:  

   (Full Description of Object would be excellent, i.e. sepia toned gelatin silver photograph OR archival pigment print OR unique paper photogram… etc.)

Value:
Size:
Photographer’s Name:
Address:
City, St., Zip
Country:
Email address:
Website:

– There is no entry fee. 



For all work selected for exhibition:

Accepted work should be for sale.

Candela Gallery will retain a 50% sales commission from the sale of work to any patron other than the collection itself. All funds raised from ticket and raffle sales for the UnBound2! event will be used to purchase work for the Candela Collection.

Candela reserves the right to not exhibit work that is significantly misrepresented during the submission process.

Accepted work should be presentation ready when it arrives at the gallery.

Accepted work should arrive at our gallery no later than June 7, 2013

Accepted work should include return postage. (Note: When possible please include return shipping in one of two ways: a pre-processed FedEx label that includes the requisite bar code, or a UPS shipping document.)

We will return unsold work within two weeks after the exhibition closes.

Ship work to:
Candela Books + Gallery
214 West Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220
804.225.5527

Gallery Underground Solo or Group Shows

Gallery Art Underground

Northern Virginia Art Center is searching for talented professional artists with a cohesive body of work to exhibit in their new Special Exhibitions space in the heart of Crystal City's thriving restaurant district.  380 square feet of gleaming exhibition space available for monthly exhibits of 2D or 3D art!  Their full time gallery staff will assist in exhibit installation, process sales of your work, and will coordinate your opening reception, all for a small fee and low sales commission.

The Gallery Underground announces solo or group exhibition opportunities for artists from the Greater Washington, DC area. Our new gallery at the Shops at 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA is a bright and open space in the heart of Crystal City’s thriving shopping and restaurant district.  We are searching for talented professional artists with a cohesive body of work to exhibit in our new Special Exhibitions space.

Benefits of having a solo or group show at Gallery Underground:

380 square ft of gleaming exhibition space

Excellent location in high traffic shopping district

Flexible space for 2d or 3d art

Professional, adjustable track lighting

One evening reception promoted in local publications and to our extensive patron list

Our full time gallery staff handles all sales, processes payments, assists in exhibit installation, and helps coordinate exhibit receptions

Applying for a Solo or Group Show at Gallery Underground

Download the PDF of the FULL PROSPECTUS and the APPLICATION FORM via the link at the top of the page.

Artists are invited to submit work with a common theme, style or medium.

Applicants will be asked to include:

Completed Solo or Group Show Prospectus and Application nonmember.

Images of 5-7 works in JPG format (no larger than 1MB each).

List describing the title, medium, size and sale price of each work.

Short statement of the work, one or two paragraphs in length.  Consider discussing technique and materials used, and/or themes addressed.

Please write “Solo Show Application: ARTISTS NAME” in subject line.

The Committee will determine the number of pieces to be exhibited, the duration of the exhibit, and exhibit placement but will attempt to accommodate an artist’s preference.  The Committee reserves the right to select the individual works to be shown.

Artists may resubmit new work after one year. 

FotoDC - Spring in Focus 2013

FotoDC

FotoDC - Spring in Focus
2013 Cherry Blossom Photo Contest - FotoDC presents the 3rd annual Cherry Blossom Photo Contest celebrating the District's most popular springtime celebration. We are seeking imagery related to the cherry blossom celebrations, images of landscapes, blossoms, people, parades, festivities, all are eligible.

2013 Spirit of DC Photo Contest - FotoDC is seeking great images of our city! Capture the people, our neighborhoods, on and off the Mall, day or night, using cameras or mobile phones. What is the essence of Washington? What makes our city unique? All images are welcome including those that were taken prior to 2013.

FotoDC is offering great exposure, cash prizes - favorites (and past winners) will be shown in an exclusive exhibition with invited photographers at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery in Chinatown. Opening and reception will be held at Pepco Edison Place on April 4th, 2013. In addition, the winners from both contests will be exhibited at Boston University's Center for Digital Imaging Arts in Georgetown - late May opening to be announced.

Eligibility: Open
Deadline: April 13, 2013
Entry Fee: $9.50 - $15.00 per image

Artisphere Art Opportunites

Artisphere

Artisphere’s ‘Call For Artists’ is a periodic summary of opportunities for artists related to Artisphere and elsewhere. Please share this with others!

If you have questions, please contact the administrator for each Artist Call separately.  If you have a suggestion of an Artist Call you would like distributed, please email Cynthia Connolly at cconnolly@arlingtonva.us.

1. ARTISPHERE MEZZ GALLERY CALL FOR ENTRY 2014-15
DEADLINE: April 28, 2013
EXHIBITION DATES: 2014-2015
ELIGIBILITY: Proposals will be accepted from individual artists, arts groups, organizations, and curators who live, work, study or maintain a studio in Arlington County, Virginia.
JURORS: Sarah Tanguy, curator, Art in Embassies, U.S. Department of State and independent curator and arts writer and Jackie and Philippe Loustaunau, collectors.
AWARDS: $500 for each exhibition
ENTRY FEE: $30
For more information visit: http://artisphere.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6e1248e4c0f1147b4842f4f19&id=a45c606c4d&e=875668427e

2. THE IMAGINARY APP
DEADLINE:  April 1 2013
Paul D. Miller a.k.a. DJ Spooky and Svitlana Matviyenko, editors of The Imaginary App, an anthology of art and scholarship on app-computing, invite artists and designers to submit entries for a traveling art exhibition and publication of selected works in our anthology. Our exhibition will feature original icons of nonexistent apps.
The goal of this project is to challenge the limits of technological assistance endorsed by the slogan: “There’s an app for that.” What are the most desirable, terrifying, or ridiculous apps that haven’t been and, possibly, will never be released? Formulate a concept of an app. Translate it in the language of design.
For more information visit: http://artisphere.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=6e1248e4c0f1147b4842f4f19&id=31134dce1c&e=875668427e

3. CALL TO ARTISTS and CURATORS
NO DEADLINE
Open Slots are available for Fall, 2013
OUTER SPACE is accepting proposals of visual works for the 2013 season. Please submit the following materials to signalouterspace@gmail.com:
- 5 images of works for consideration
- Artist or Curatorial Statement
- Resume or CV
- A brief statement describing your exhibition proposal and desired time slot
Installation is to be complete by the Thursday before the scheduled opening.
Openings will be Saturday from 5-7.
Gallery hours are by appointment.
OUTER SPACE is located in the alley between Upshur and Taylor Streets NW, accessible off of 13th Street NW in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington,
DC. Please send all inquiries to Chandi Kelley and Frank Adams at signalouterspace@gmail.com
For more information visit http://artisphere.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6e1248e4c0f1147b4842f4f19&id=f82e53f3e4&e=875668427e

The Trawick Prize: Deadline April 1

The Trawick Prize

The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Ms. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda. She is past Chair of the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District, past Chair of the Bethesda Urban Partnership, Inc. and Founder of The Trawick Prize. Additionally, the Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation was established in 2007 after the Trawicks sold their successful information technology company.


The deadline for The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards is less than a week away! This annual juried art exhibition awards $14,000 in prize money annually to the top four artists. A group exhibition of the finalists’ work will take place in September 2013 at Gallery B in downtown Bethesda. With a top prize of $10,000, The Trawick Prize is one of the largest and most prestigious contemporary art awards in the region.

The 2013 competition will be juried by Cynthia Connelly, Visual Arts Curator at Artisphere in Arlington, VA; Alexander Heilner, Associate Dean of Design and Media Studies at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore; and Vesela Sretenović, Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C.  Original painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, fiber art, digital, mixed media and video are accepted.  The maximum dimension should not exceed 96 inches in any direction. No reproductions. Selected artists must deliver artwork to the exhibit site in Bethesda, MD. All works on paper must be framed to full conservation standards. Each artist must submit five images (10 for 3-D work), application and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Artists may apply online or download an application at http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/trawick-application.


Online Application: Click Here!
Create a an account and user login. Upload images and pay $25 entry fee via major credit card.


The deadline for applications is April 1, 2013. Notifications will be mailed April 26, 2013.

I encourage you to submit your work for this prestigious competition. Good luck!


Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 6, 2012 to: The Trawick Prize, c/o Bethesda A & E District, 7700 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Siegel Burke at sburke@bethesda.org.

(e)merge Art Fair 2013 Accepting Applications

(e)merge

The third annual (e)merge art fair will take place October 3 – 6, 2013, in Washington, DC, at the Rubell Family’s Capitol Skyline Hotel.

(e)merge is the only art fair that gives free exhibition space to artists without gallery representation. If you are an artist who is currently unrepresented by a gallery and has not yet had a solo exhibition in a major museum or Kunsthalle, (e)merge is your forum for discovery.

Last year, 80 exhibitors presented rising talent from the Americas and Europe at (e)merge. More than 5,500 art supporters engaged with painting, sculpture, digital media, performance and installation works by 152 artists from 24 countries in both our gallery and our artist platforms.

The DC region is home to one of the nation’s wealthiest, youngest, most highly educated populations. (e)merge provides inside access to a rapidly expanding cultural market with immense economic power.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED.
The application deadline is May 18 and notifications will be sent out in June.

ARTIST PROSPECTUS (CLICK HERE)

ARTIST PLATFORM APPLICATION (CLICK HERE)
A non-refundable application fee of $55 must be submitted with the online application by Credit Card or PayPal account. No application will be processed without the required fee.

Artists whose proposals are accepted by the selection committee will be provided with exhibition space at the Fair free of charge.

To be eligible for artist exhibition space artist applicants must:
• Be currently without gallery representation
• May have had solo gallery shows, but may not have had a solo exhibition in a major museum or Kunsthalle.
• Whereas work in all media will be carefully considered, projects involving experimental works in non-traditional formats are especially encouraged. Such work may include installation, conceptual art, performance, new media, or the inventive use of materials to express challenging concepts.


GUIDLINES/CHECKLIST:
You will be asked to upload the following information, please be sure to have your materials prepared in advance to make the process easier.
·   Bio / CV including City and State/Province and Country of Residence and contact information (DOC or PDF)
·   One page written description of the proposed project for (e)merge (DOC or PDF)
·  A preparatory drawing, diagram, photographic image or mock-up of the project proposed as you would envision it realized or installed in a general exhibition setting
·   Five (5) images of artist’s work
All images must be submitted as JPG only, max 1024 x 768 pixels at 72 DPI. Images can not exceed 1MB


Additional information on the EXHIBITOR SERVICES page: CLICK HERE

For additional questions/information: info@emergeartfair.com

...and We're Back!

Sorry about the delays in between postings. I started a new job a few months back and it occupied a lot of my time. I was finally able to work out a new schedule with my boss, so that I can continue working on my artwork and making a living with the day job.

I know I missed quite a few Call for Entries, and several opportunities to showcase my art passed by as well. So now, that I'm back into the swing of things let's get this started! I'm ready to Rock-N-Roll again! Who's with me!

Lyrical Visions Book

The official Lyrical Visions book!

Accept NO Substitutes!

First 10 copies are accompanied by a commemorative CD showcasing the music that inspired the artwork.

Crucial Fulmination

Crucial Fulmination

The renowned lyrical improvisational MC Flex Matthews was gracious enough to send me his track "I Are". Flex has been blowing it up, with his rhythm and rhymes performing with Lupe Fiasco, The Roots, and Big Daddy Kane, just to name a few.

His song moved me, not so much with the lyrics, but with the delivery. He has a force about him, and it is powerful and explosive. I wanted to exemplify that energy with this piece.

Be sure to check out his music page and listen to his great flow and lyrical delivery.

Spectrum

Spectrum

I have known the guitarist Angel Gutarra for several years. We were once in a short lived band called Above the Edge. He has since gone on to become a phenomenal musician and with several others formed the band Radio Feedbak. They recently sent me a song of theirs for my "Lyrical Visions" album artwork series.

The song "Colors" was recorded live with their new vocalist, and I loved the visuals this song brought to my mind's eye.

Radio Feedbak consider themselves an indie/experimental rock band in Northern Virginia. They have been sharing the stage with countless bands since their formation and are garnering a great following. Make sure to check out their FaceBook page and keep up with their live shows.

You can listen to the song on their page, and read the lyrics below.

F. Lennox Campello Selects, Artomatic Artists

I have three recent pieces in this show, that I am so proud to be a part of!

Artomatic

A curated show of artists selected by F. Lennox Campello many of whom participated in the Artomatic Inaugural Ball last month.

The show runs from February 8th to the 22nd.

Opening reception February 13th - 6 to 8 pm

Gallery address and hours:

702 8th Street, NW between G and H Streets

Open Tue Wed Thu Fri Noon - 4pm

RSVP at the FB Page

Lyrical Visions - Two Shows

“Lyrical Visions” is the culmination of Russ McIntosh’s determination in the past year to create album artwork for DC/MD/VA musicians and bands.

Music and art go hand in hand. Traipsing the melancholy razor blade of creativity.

Such hard work is being showcased this March with two separate shows.

Russ McIntosh’s artwork transcends genres, as he worked with a myriad of styles in music throughout the region. The DC metropolitan music scene is ripe with creative musicians, and his goal from the outset was to create something memorable for them to use in showcasing their songs.

At the recent Artomatic in Crystal City, he handed out flyers to the multitude of musicians that showcased their sound. And throughout the year, Russ has been running ads in the City Paper and on CraigsList asking musicians to submit a song to him so that he could create a piece of album artwork for them.

Russ will be featuring five of the bands on March 8th at Fast Eddie’s in Fairfax with live performances of the songs that inspired the artwork, while the images he created will be projected behind them as they perform.

Then on March 9th, Arlington Arts Gallery on Lee Hwy there will be a limited engagement showing of the artwork. Each image will have a listening station in front of it, so every patron to the gallery will be able to hear the song that inspired the work.

“Lyrical Visions” brings all the diverse styles of music throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia into a showcase of artwork that unites them all. Rap and Hip-hop stands proudly next to Rock and Heavy Metal, alongside Adult Contemporary and Indie/Alternative.

Rise Above

Rise Above

Continuing my Lyrical Visions series, the band Backyard Fence sent me their song Holes to create from. The bassist for the band, Andy Curry is a DC-area photographer, expressed an interest in me utilizing his photography for the piece, and after viewing his portfolio I had several images I thought I could use in creating my vision of the song.

This was a great collaboration, as I normally use my own photographs to create my work, but Andy's photos  have a unique mood to them that fit the song perfectly.

The last few lines of the song is what I focused on.
Pop your head out of the clouds it's a false shroud of living and identity.... 
and out of the hole you'll rise, with big wings that will 
touch the sky and fly amongst the rest in bliss.


The band describes itself as "a musical experimental gaining momentum influenced by: Rush, Nine Inch Nails, Motörhead, The Chemical Brothers, The Black Keys, Black Sabbath, Primus, The Doors, Nirvana, Weezer, etc." Be sure to check out their Facebook page to stay up to date with their shows.

Listen to the song here, and view the lyrics below that inspired this piece.

Filtered of the Earth

Filtered of the Earth

The latest in my Lyrical Visions series. The band Chute was kind enough to send me their song Filter to create this piece from.

Chute is an alternative rock band from Washington DC. Fusing together elements of classic rock, grunge, punk rock, and heavy metal, the band seamlessly blends pop sensibilities with crunchy riffs, powerful vocals, and hard driving rhythms.

I originally sketched out a different concept for this piece, but once I delved in and started working on this, a different scene began to take shape for me. I really like how this turned out and the feel I got from the song redirected the final outcome.

Be sure to check out Chute and purchase their music.

Light of Inspiration

Light of Inspiration

I was lucky enough to hear Justin Trawick's new song "Never Slow Down" which he recorded a demo of while sitting in the airport waiting on his flight.

The song was very inspiring to me, as I had a bit of a creative lull during the holidays. At this time the song is still unreleased from Justin, though he does play it live and I would recommend going out to one of his various shows and hear him.

This piece is part of my Lyrical Visions which I will be showcasing at my upcoming art show, which Justin will be performing at on March 8th.

Artisphere CFA - PHOTO/VIDEO 2013

Artisphere

CALLS FOR ENTRIES

PHOTO/VIDEO 2013
DEADLINE: JANUARY 29, 2013 
EXHIBITION DATES: Thu June 13 – Sat July 27, 2013
ELIGIBILITY: This exhibition is open to all amateur and professional photographers/video artists (18 years and older) who live, work, study or have a studio in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Photographers may work in any photographic medium. Video artists can submit work up to 60MB each, no more than 5 minutes in length and should not contain sound. Artists may submit in both categories but must pay for each entry fee.
JURORS: Frank Goodyear, associate curator of photographs, National Portrait Gallery and Alberto Gaitán, Arlington, Virginia-based, new media artist, composer, programmer and former Artisphere exhibiting artist. Submissions accepted September 1 , 2012 - January 29, 2013
AWARDS: Two (2) $500 Juror’s Choice Photography Awards / One (1) $500 Juror’s Choice Video Award.
ENTRY FEE: $30
Please click here for more information.

Revolutionart

Revolutionart

My piece "Dual Vistas" appears in the recent issue of Revolutionart. You can download a free digital copy of the magazine or purchase a hard copy.

The Art of Giving - Benefit Art Show

' Tis the season of giving! The Arlington Arts Gallery has an outstanding star studded art show coming up, where the proceeds go directly to Toys For Tots, and local food banks and shelters.

Arlington Arts Gallery

December 3 – 31, 2012

Reception: Saturday, December 15th 5pm – 8pm

This is a benefit show, where the proceeds from the galleries commission sales will go to help local shelters and food banks, as well as the Toys-For-Tots organization.

Featuring artwork from:

The Art Monkeys – John Gascot – Mary Gallagher Stout –

Otis P. Motley – Rose Richey – Russ McIntosh –

Nihal Kececi – Louis Sinclair – Rufus Norman –

Julie Cochran – and many others!

FB EVENT

GENESIS - ARTISTIC PHYSIQUE ART SHOW

I am so honored to be a part of this upcoming art show! Encompassing numerous forms of artwork from dance, photography, music and visual art!  

GENESIS

AN ADULT

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR AGES 21 AND OVER. A GOVERNMENT FORM OF ID WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.

THIS IS NOT A CONTEMPORARY ART EVENT.

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This event is a networking and non-juried showcase for artists, body painters, tattoo artists, henna artists and photographers who wish to display and sell their fine nude, risqué, fantasy, surreal, macabre and physique- based art work and photography.

This is a judgment-free zone and an opportunity to creatively showcase and appreciate the human art form.

PROMOTERS:
Pro / Am Physique Productions
W O L V E R I N E

HOSTED BY:
Kat "Wild Kat" Tan of The Wild Kat Show
CO-HOST:
Cher Weal - The GENESIS MUSE of W O L V E R I N E

MUSIC PROVIDED BY:
D.J. Loud Tone

LIVE BODYPAINTING / MAKEUP BY:
Celebrity Makeup Artist - Nichelle Lewis of Flirt Alley

VIDEOGRAPHY:
Clearmotion Studios

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY:
Jules Clifford

TRIBAL DANCE PERFORMANCES BY:
Naimah - The VENGEANCE MUSE of W O L V E R I N E
Shaell - The ECCENTRIC FEROX of W O L V E R I N E

GENERAL ADMISSION Tickets: $10 from participating artists / photographers UNTIL DECEMBER 6th.

GENERAL ADMISSION - $15.00 at the door.

DUE TO THE POWERS THAT BE, "BEVERAGE" TICKETS GOOD FOR UP TO THREE "BEVERAGES" WILL BE ADDITIONAL $15 "ADMISSION" AT THE DOOR.


ARTWORK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ORDER OR PURCHASE.

Here's the list of Artists, Photographers and Performers for the event.

Nichelle Lewis – Celebrity Makeup Artist - Live Bodypainting
Russ McIntosh – Surrealist
David Dez Zambrano – Airbrush Artist - Live Bodypainting
The Art Monkeys - Mary Gallagher Stout and John Gascot - Pop Artists
Jules Clifford – Event / Physique Photography
Mike Cadette – Physique Photography - Live shoot area (BRING YOUR SEXY)
Johnny B - Photography - Alternative / Fetish Fashion / Macabre
Tony Rice – Photography - Live Bodypainting
Mark Matthews – Tattoo Artist - Live
Jocelyn Amoroso – Piercing - Live
Namiah – Tribal Performer - GODDESS
Shaell Dancer - Tribal Performer - Wings
Larry Saunders - Tribal Performer - Swords
Khiyatta - Tribal Performer - Voi


VIEW THE FACEBOOK EVENT

PHOTO/VIDEO 2013 - CFA

PHOTO/VIDEO 2013
DEADLINE: JANUARY 29, 2013
EXHIBITION DATES: Thu June 13 – Sat July 27, 2013

ELIGIBILITY: This exhibition is open to all amateur and professional photographers/video artists (18 years and older) who live, work, study or have a studio in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Photographers may work in any photographic medium. Video artists can submit work up to 60MB each. Artists may submit in both categories but must pay for each entry fee.

JURORS: Frank Goodyear, associate curator of photographs, National Portrait Gallery and Alberto Gaitán, Arlington, Virginia-based, new media artist, composer, programmer and former Artisphere exhibiting artist. Submissions accepted September 1 , 2012 - January 29, 2013

AWARDS: Two (2) $500 Juror’s Choice Photography Awards / One (1) $500 Juror’s Choice Video Award.

ENTRY FEE: $30

http://www.arlingtonarts.org/resources/call-for-entries.aspx

Inaugural Visions - CFA

Inaugural Visions at Off-Rhode Gallery at Art Enables Studio

The studio at Art Enables kicks off its inaugural year of full programming in the Off-Rhode Gallery. The Off-Rhode Gallery is an adjunct exhibit space that features work by self-taught or contemporary artists with programming that compliments the mission of Art Enables.

For Inaugural Visions, Art Enables seeks artwork (2-d and 3-d works welcome) that emphasizes the theme of the inauguration or your vision of what this administration means for the future.

Works should not exceed 60” in any one dimension. All works submitted should be for sale and Art Enables will take a 20% commission from all sales made.

Artists are encouraged to submit up to 10 images electronically to bbaldwin@art-enables.org .  Images should not exceed 10MB total. Artists are encouraged to submit an artist statement and image list at the time of image submission. Please title your jpegs with your last name and number according to your image list.

EXAMPLE FOR IMAGE LIST:
(#)   (name)               (title)         (medium)         (price)  
1.   Beth Baldwin      Election 2012      acrylic on canvas      $100
2.   Beth Baldwin      Obama              mixed media on paper   $60

EXAMPLE FOR LABELING JPEGS:

Baldwin01_Election
Baldwin02_Obama

Timeline:    Collectors preview Wednesday January 9, 2013
      Artists reception Saturday January 12, 2013
      Show closes Wednesday January 23, 2013
      Artwork must be picked up by Friday January 25

Entries Due: Thursday December 13
      Work will be juried December 14-December 18
      Artists notified of acceptance by Dec 18, 2012
      Art will need to be delivered to the studio on the following days:
Wednesday December 19-21 9am-5pm or Wednesday January 2- Friday January 4, 2013. Please note, the studio is closed Monday December 24- Tuesday January 1, 2013. No artwork can be delivered during those dates.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call 202.554.9455 or email bbaldwin@art-enables.org (preferred)

New Waves 2013 - CFA

New Waves 2013 - An annual, juried exhibition in various media celebrating Virginia artists.

You are invited to submit works for the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art’s (MOCA) annual juried exhibition, New Waves 2013. MOCA’s annual New Waves exhibition provides an opportunity for Virginia artists to gain professional and public recognition.

Entry Deadline: Midnight, November 25, 2012
Notification: December 2012
Opening reception: January 25, 2013

Eligibility: All artists currently residing in Virginia.

Eligible Artwork: Work in all artistic mediums and made between the years of 2010-2012 is accepted for review. Art exhibited in previous New Waves exhibitions is not eligible for review.
- 2-D work must be ready for installation and may not exceed 84 inches in any dimension, including frame. The piece cannot exceed 75 lbs.
- 3-D work cannot be larger than 84 inches including base and must not exceed 200 lbs.
- Please list measurements accurately. Juror decisions include measurements!
- Installations: MOCA will accept installations that have previously been created. Images of installations can be submitted to ZAPPlication.org as a jpeg. Submissions should be flexible to fit any location within the gallery.
Video and Sound work is accepted.

To apply: http://www.virginiamoca.org/new-waves-2013

Incite Mixed Media Competition - CFA

Incite - The Artists Network

CALL FOR ENTRIES 
FINAL DEADLINE: December 3, 2012

Incite: Dreams Realized

A hardbound showcase of the best in mixed-media expression

Introducing the first-ever competition book from North Light Books entirely devoted to the best of mixed-media.

artwork eligibility
With the excitement that results from the power of positive creative intention, we  have selected “dreams realized” as a theme for this premier edition. If your artwork is selected for inclusion in this inspiring collection, we will ask you to share with us, how your art reflects your “dreams realized”. This might refer to the level of growth you’ve experienced with the work, or to ways in which your work has inspired others, or to a direct representation of something you set out to accomplish and did so. These interpretations can refer to any part of the art-making process from subject matter to composition, to technique or tools used. We will be looking for quality work in a wide variety of mixed-media styles and categories including painting, collage, assemblage, jewelry, fiber art, book arts, mosaics and more.

submissions
All work must be submitted digitally, either online or via CD ROM/DVD. The latter must be labeled with your name and address and be accompanied by a color printout of the images. For judging purposes, images must be high quality, in RGB color mode, JPEG format, and 72dpi. All file names must be labeled as: last name, first name, entry number (should correspond to the number on the entry form), [dot] file extension type (jpeg) with no spaces, additional punctuation or special characters. (Example: Davenport.Tonia3.jpg). Disks will not be returned.

selection process

Tonia Davenport and the Mixed-Media editorial staff of North Light Books will review all submissions. Art will be selected on the basis of general quality as well as suitability for this particular edition.

entry form
Enter online or use the downloadable entry form. If entering offline, the form must be completed and submitted along with your artwork, postmarked by December 3, 2012. Keep a copy of the entry form for yourself—we may refer to it in future correspondence.

entry fee
The fee is $25.00 for the first submission and $20.00 for each additional submission. If you are paying by check or money order please make them payable in U.S. funds to F+W Media, Inc. Entry fees are non-refundable.

notification and requirements of winners
Winners will be notified on or before December 31, 2012. Winners will be asked to provide specific written information about their selected work(s). This written information, in order to be accepted, will have to be provided on paper and electronically (i.e., via e-mail or on CD/DVD). Winners will be required to submit a 9″ × 12″ (approximate size) TIFF file (RGB format, 300dpi) for the work(s) to be published. For a list of winners, visit www.createmixedmedia.com after January 1, 2013.

PRIVACY PROMISE
Occasionally we make portions of our customer list available to other companies so they may contact you about products and services that may interest you. If you prefer we withhold your name, send a note with your name, address and the competition name to: List Manager, F+W Media, Inc., 10151 Carver Road Ste. 200, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242.

Click here to enter online 
or
Download an entry form to enter by mail

2013 Open Exhibition - CFA

Target Gallery / Torpedo Factory

2013 Open Exhibition 

Deadline for Entry: February 4th, 2013
Exhibition Dates: August 3rd - September 1st, 2013

Description: This is an Open Call for proposals for an exhibition in the summer of 2013. This call is open to all artists from North America working in all visual media. Proposals for exhibitions by both individuals and groups will be considered. Our jurors this year are Foon Sham, Samantha May, and Morgan Hungerford West.

Jurors:Samantha May is the Gallery Director of Hillyer Art Space, a non-profit D.C. art gallery dedicated to assisting local and international artists make their entrance, or re-entrance in to the DC art scene. At Hillyer Art Space she oversees all exhibiting artists, mounts the monthly gallery exhibits, and chairs the Artists’ Advisory Committee made up of well-established local artists; with Emeritusmembers including: Bill Christenberry, Sam Gilliam, and Manon Cleary.

Morgan Hungerford West is a visual artist working in a variety of mediums, from film and photography to large-scale, sculptural installations, stop-motion animation, and prop-styling. Her lifestyle blog, Panda Head, has chronicled her projects, writing, and photography since 2006; in 2008 she founded Panda Head Magazine, a Washington, DC art and style mag currently in its fifth year, and for which she serves as Editor. Born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, Morgan currentlyresiding in the District of Columbia.

Foon Sham is a noted sculptor and professor, currently teaching the University of Maryland, College Park. He has had 30 solo exhibitions in the Washington Metropolitan region and in New York, Ohio, Delaware, New Mexico, Canada, Norway, Mexico, Australia and most recently in Hong Kong. His work have been included group exhibitions at Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Art Museum of the Americas in Washington DC and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. His public collections include the large scale sculpture at the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metrorail Station, the Convention Center in Washington DC and recently the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, and many others across the globe. He has also received many noted awards; in Washington, DC he is represented by Project 4.

Download Complete Prospectus

For a hard copy of a prospectus, send a SASE to:
Target Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Questions?
Call: 703-838-4565 x 4
Email: targetgallery@torpedofactory.org

CFA - On the Verge

"On the Verge" - At the Lowe House Office Building

Prince George's Delegation Area, Annapolis, MD.

January 11 - April 9, 2013

Presented by the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks of Recreation, Prince George's County, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division

APPLICATION DEADLINE - December 7, 2012
All submissions must be received by 4:00pm

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks of Recreation, Prince George's County, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division, with support from the Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council, is pleased to announce On the Verge: Extension, Transition, Conversation, this year's exhibition of Prince George's County artists in the Lowe House Office building in Annapolis, during the Maryland General Assembly's Legislative Session for 2013. Verge is verb, signifying a shift, a switch, and evolution. Verge can also mean modification, expansion, and a substantial moment. This exhibition calls on Prince George's County artists to share their interpretation of what it means to be on the verge. As artists our perception of transition and change vary; is verge a meeting of artistic minds, a collaborative effort? Are you on the verge of a major decision in your studio? Or perhaps verge is an important moment for you conceptually or formally, on the cusp of a breakthrough in a new direction? The meaning of verge may present itself symbolically, through the exploration of boundaries, or literally through juxtapositions in ideas and materials. On the Verge provides an opening to reflect upon the interpretations ofverge, or verging, asking artists to present work related to insightful, prospective and major transitions, as they define it. This exhibition celebrates Prince George's County artists as well as art's ability to represent these shifts and express the experiences that bring us all together.

CHAW Opportunity for Photographers

CHAW’s 7th Annual Photography Exhibition
November 08 - December 14


Call for Submissions:

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s 7^th Annual Contemporary Photography Exhibition, February 2^nd through March 1^st 2013

Looking for any and all types of contemporary photography: traditional, alternative, black and white, color, photojournalism, fine art, time based, performance, installation… if you think it involves photography, please submit!

Ø  Cash awards

Ø  All participating artists will be invited to participate in a workshop on business tips for the artist, including materials on networking, marketing, and funding

Ø  One or more participating artist(s) will be invited to participate in a public art project at Canal Park in 2013

The exhibition will be curated by Bruce McKaig, Chair of the Photography Department at CHAW (http://www.brucemckaig.com).

All submissions online, deadline for entries: December 14^th 2012

View the Website here to register

Medicine / No More Bad Dreams

No More Bad Dreams

Good things come to those who wait! Man, I have been working on this piece since August, and I finally finished it. Whew, I impressed myself! I must give credit to two people for this piece though.

First is Sam Cooper for allowing me to create my vision of the song "Medicine" by his band Sam Cooper and the Sleepwalkers. This is the Fifth piece in the Lyrical Visions album artwork series, where I create a piece of work based off of a local DC/MD/VA musician or bands song they send to me.

I was captivated by the band's music, that my friend Michael Avolio turned me onto, so much so that I reached out to them and asked if they would like to participate in my little project.

Like the other musicians I worked with, they choose the song for me to interpret. And I was thoroughly impressed with the song, that I had multiple ideas going through my head in warp drive!

Which brings me to giving credit to another for this. My muse, Melissa de la Rosa helped me narrow down my ideas to something very similar to what the finished piece looks like. She also helped me look through the plethora of pictures in my database to find just the right image to use as a focal point. (I don't know what I would do without her!)

This song has a sway and swagger to it, that just resonates imagery. Take a listen for yourself, and purchase their EP New Typewriter Moon which contains the song "Medicine."