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Crest Art Show Call For Artists (Deadline 5/30)

It’s that time of year again. One of the most fun art festivals in North Brooklyn is accepting artwork from now until May 5, 2013. All mediums are accepting as long as they pertain to hardware. Crest Art Show will take place on Saturday June 8, 2013.

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Tough Decision – Vote For Greenpoint Library Mural! (Deadline 4/4)

This is going to be a hard one. After 40 submissions, the Friends of the Greenpoint Library have selected 4 finalists and it’s time for you to put in your vote to “help” the judges decide which mural will adorn the exterior of the library. This is a survey, and “the results of this vote will help the Friends decide which design would best suit the community and the neighborhood.” Vote here and feel free to leave comments about which mural you want to win and why in the comments section below!

© Kate Nielsen
© Leslie Wood
© Greg Kletsel
© Chris Uphues
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Call For Artists: Sandy Benefit Photo Pin-Up Show Friday 11/30

SANDY BENEFIT PHOTO PIN-UP SHOW

1-Night Only!

Friday, Nov. 30th – 6:30-9:00pm
Meble Studios

340 Morgan Ave (between Metropolitan and Maspeth)
STUDIO 7

11×14 and smaller prints for $20
Larger prints will be silent auction

Free admission, donations accepted

Please join us for some affordable art, drinks and snacks to help rebuild areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy!100% of all print sales will be donated to Occupy Sandy.

CALLING ALL PHOTO-BASED ARTISTS: 
Please consider donating your work for this event.
To submit: Email 1-5 images for consideration as jpgs (72 dpi,
800 pixels on the longest side) along with print size to: sara (AT) saramacel.com Please title your email “SANDY SHOW SUBMISSION”.

Submissions can be dropped off at the studio prior to 11/30, mailed to Sara Macel 11 Judge St, Apt 1R, Brooklyn NY 11211, or dropped-off at 6pm on the night of the show.

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Call for Artists: Clare Weiss Emerging Artist Award

Parks’ Art and Antiquities Department invites New York – based emerging artists to submit a proposal for the Clare Weiss Emerging Artist Award.

Clare Weiss (1967-2010) was the Public Art Curator for New York City’s Department of Parks & Recreation. During her tenure she curated more than 100 outdoor public art installations throughout the city and organized complex, thought-provoking and visually compelling thematic exhibitions for the Arsenal Gallery. Clare’s passion, humanity, energy, courage, and collaborative zeal were valued by all who knew her.

The annual award is granted to an artist who submits the most compelling proposal for an outdoor sculpture for Tappen Park in Staten Island. This location has been determined  based on its visibility and its proximity within a neighborhood underserved by public art: the location changes annually. The sculpture will be exhibited for a maximun of one year.

Clare Weiss // Call for Artist

The award recipient will receive $10,000. The recipient is highly encouraged to visit the site, as well as procure in-kind support and other additional funding necessary to support a one-year outdoor installation.

Submissions are due Decemeber 15, 2012.

Check out the City of New York Parks & Recreation website for complete guidelines.

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Crest Hardware Art Show: June 17th, Deadline to Submit Art

The Crest Hardware Art Show is coming up and they are currently accepting submission until the deadline: Sunday, June 17th, so all you artists, get cracking! “As always” the theme is “art about, made with, for and/or inspired by hardware.” All mediums welcome. Check out the Crest Arts website for submission form and official rules. And good luck!

 

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