Deadline: 30 November 2010
Dave Bown Projects - 1st Semiannual Competition
Juror: Eva Frosch, Co-owner, frosch&portmann, New York
Prizes: $5,000 USD (1st Prize: $2,500; 2nd Prize: $1,500; 3rd Prize: $1,000)
Dave Bown will be buying works of art, on an ongoing basis, from select artists as submissions are received.
Eligibility: All visual artists who are 18 years of age or older.
All styles and media are eligible.We look forward to viewing your work.
Contact: Dave Bown at (917) 365-5265 or info@davebownprojects.com
Prospectus: http://davebownprojects.com/submissions.html
 

Call for Entries Deadline: January 10, 2011
Embracing Our Differences
Embracing Our Differences invites artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers and students to participate in its 8th annual visual art exhibit celebrating diversity. The exhibit will be displayed from April to May 2011 at Island Park along Sarasota’s bayfront. Since 2004, the exhibit has been viewed by more than 850,000 visitors. The exhibit will contain 39 billboard-sized (16 feet wide by 12 1/2 feet high) images of the selected artworks. Final selections will be made by a 3-judge panel of professional artists, curators and art professionals. A total of $3,000.00 in awards will be presented. Deadline for submission is January 10, 2011. There is no submission fee nor limit on the number of entries. Submission forms and more information concerning past winning submissions are available at www.EmbracingOurDifferences.org or by emailing MichaelJShelton@comcast.net.

Get a Handle ON IT!
New instructional DVD by Tony Clennell. Learn a variety of handle making techniques by Tony Clennell. Learn a variety of handle -making techniques that will take your work in a new realm! Handles are pulled, thrown, handbuilt, altered and discussed. $39.95 plus S/H. To order (866) 446-7687 or clennell@sourcherrypottery.com Also available: How to Make Handmade Cane Handles and Taking the Macho out of BIGWARE.