Auditions/Entries                               



Greer Call to Artists
The Greer Cultural Arts Council and the City of Greer announces….

 The 2012 “Greer through the Ages” Juried Arts Show

+   All entries should be inspired by or reflect the theme of “Greer though the Ages”
+   Registration dates are March 12-14, 2012
+   Exhibition dates are March 30- April 1, 2012
+   Professional Artists, $20 per entry and Student Artists are $10 per entry.
+   Artist Reception is March 30, 2012
+  Cash Prizes are to be determined in both divisions.

More details are in the attached prospectus.
To see photos from last year’s reception please visit http://www.greerculturalarts.com/gallery.cfm?Gallery=58

Artisphere Seeking Street Performers
Artisphere is seeking street performers and stage performances (music, dance, theatre, etc.) for the 2012 festival which will be held May 11-13.   All performances must be consistent with Artisphere’s mission to produce a high quality event that:

•         celebrates and promotes local, regional and national artists;
•         attracts, entertains, inspires and enriches a diverse audience; and
•         brings families and the larger community together through the arts.

Please see the attached Performing Artist Application for the 2012 Artisphere Festival.  More information is included on the Artisphere website at www.artisphere.us.

Application and Selection Process:  Performance and street artists will be selected based on adherence to Artisphere’s mission, feasibility of production, and accessibility to the public.  This application does not guarantee your selection to Artisphere.  Applications are due by February 10, 2012. 

GREENVILLE CHAMBER SINGERS AUDITIONS
Greenville Chamber Singers celebrates fifteen years of giving song to communities throughout the southeast.  Auditions for the treble ensemble are January 23 at John Knox Presbyterian Church sanctuary located at 35 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC  29615 beginning at 6:00 PM.  Contact and audition information is located at www.greenvillechambersingers.org or call Patricia Fuller at 864-244-3340.

Call for Art teachers
Daly Designs is starting a full schedule of classes in both our 421 South Main Street and 1263 Pendleton Street locations.

Any artists interested in teaching classes, adult and/or children's. We are looking for weekly instructors and monthly special guest instructors.  Please forward your teaching resume and ideas, prices, costs, etc. to classes@dalydesigns.com.
Pictures are always helpful.

Call for Artists
Daly Designs is starting its annual, Call for Artists.
Once a year Daly Designs, opens space for new Artists. Today through January 31st. We will be taking applications for jewelry, pottery, 2D and 3D work.
Please email Christine Wagner, Gallery Manager info@dalydesigns.com for the application.

ABSOLUTELY NO walk-ins.

Daly Designs
421 South Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
864.325.4445

Call for Artists
You have the opportunity to showcase and sell your artwork at a unique charity event held at TWIGS Tempietto, May 3rd, 2012! This will be a unique intimate evening with 250 guests to view your art. A spring supper, music, auctions, and other exciting activities will linger with the beautiful atmosphere in the "garden". All of the proceeds--except for artists' sales of their art--will benefit pancreas research, as the founder of this event is a local artist who suffers from a devastating illness of the pancreas. Check out the attached the application if you are interested.  Only 10 artists will be chosen, so you have a wonderful opportunity to have great exposure and your name will be printed in advertising for the event.  If you would like to read more about the pancreas and the artists personal memoir, go to crankypanky.com.  Thanks for considering showcasing your art and supporting such a worthy cause!!

Call to Artists - African American Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
The Historic Freetown Community presents its first African-American Fine Arts & Crafts Festival February 24 and 25, 2012.  Freetown, located on the west side of Greenville (near Graceland Cemetary), was founded after the Civil War by former slaves migrating from Pickens County. 
 
This newly revitalized community still echoes of past history and there is no better place than at the Freetown Community Center to kick off Greenville’s first African-American Fine Arts and Crafts. 
 
More information and an application is attached.  Deadline is JANUARY 6, 2012.
 
If you have any questions please contact Michael Allen at (864) 434-1574 or send an email to meallen@live.com. 

Mini Book Collective Calling for Entries!
The Mini Book Collective and Art & Light Gallery present a project to create small books reflecting a sense of place that share one's experiences of Greenville County.  The idea is based on the international project from the UK, SomethinkCollective/The Collective Atlas.  
 
The project is open call to all artists (painters, drawers, photographers, printmakers, et al), architects, writers, collaborators...
For details, prospectus and entry form:  www.minibookcollective.org.
Cash and other prizes will be awarded, no submission fee, no limit to number of submissions per artist.
 
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 29th, 2012  (place for actual submission TBA)
The works will be exhibited alongside 25 works from the UK's Somethink Collective at Art & Light, as well as at other venues, TBA.
Opening Reception for the Art & Light exhibit:  April 6, 2012
Art and Light, 1211 Pendleton Street
 
General idea of making the book:
The book must be made from one A3  (16.5" x 11.7") or A4 (11.7" x 8.3") sheet or card and can be folded into the format you want.  Cuts can be made but the sheet must remain relatively whole -- so not cut in half, etc.  You can use one or both sides of the sheet and use any media. That could include computer generation, watercolor, drawing, collage, oil/acrylics, photography, printmaking techniques, sewing, etc.
 
The UK site, SomethinkCollective, has examples:  http://somethinkcollective.blogspot.com/

Upstate Visual Arts Call for Artists
We are currently looking for members to display their work in our new space on the River Walk.  If you are a member and are interested in participating please email me @ upstatearts@bellsouth.net . Once I know how many members are interested I will put together a yearly calendar for First Friday exhibits.
 
Some of the benefits of showing your work at UVA's new space ...
 
Design of First Friday Invitation
Exhibit announcement to UVA's 4,000 + distribution list
Monthly email of exhibition to MAC's distribution list
Facebook announcement
Announcement on UVA website
First Friday exposure on the River Walk
Small welcoming reception held in conjunction with 201 Studiosthe night of First Friday

Call to Artists
Charlotte's Dilworth neighborhood issues a "Call To Artists" to create first public sculpture. The Dilworth neighborhood, one of Charlotte's oldest and most vibrant, is thrilled to issue a "Call To Artists" to sculptors living and working in the two Carolinas.  This represents a $30,000 potential for the chosen artist. 

If you are not a sculptor we ask that you please pass this info along to anyone you may know who may be interested.  If you are with the press we request that you consider broadcasting this potential to eligible artists.  Dilworth neighborhood has made the decision to support the Carolinas art scene by allowing only artists who live in both states to participate in the competition.

Website: www.dilworthonline.org - neighborhood website
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dilworthart
For additional information, please contact either co-chair:
Larry Elder: lelder@mindspring.com
Jill Walker: dilworthart@gmail.com

Call for Artists - Village Studios & Gallery
Village Studios and Gallery is seeking submissions from artists who are interested in exhibiting their work at the Village Gallery during the 2012 and the 2013 exhibition seasons.

Please submit your information to Jim Gorman, Manager, Village Studios and Gallery. 1278 Pendleton Street, Greenville, SC 29611.
Supporting Documents should include:  at least 10 images of your current work/ personal website information (URL)/ brief resume and artistic statement. If you have a preference for exhibition dates please provide the month and year you would prefer.

Please provide personal contact information: email address, phone, and  street address.

Contact:
Jim Gorman
Gallery Director
1278 Pendleton Street
Greenville, SC 29611
864-373-4403
jggorman23@bellsouth.net

Be A Featured Guest Artist at Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville
AGGG wants to remind the arts community about the opportunity to exhibit your artwork at a great location in downtown Greenville.  AGGG hosts monthly guest artists after juried acceptance. The guest artist pays a $200 fee. AGGG takes only a 25% commission on sales for the month long show. The premier front and center location in the gallery is dedicated to the guest artist's show. The artist is responsible to provide the reception and a post card mailing. AGGG provides staff for the reception so that the artist is free to mingle with visitors. Press releases, extensive e-invites, posters, and signs are also provided by AGGG.  For more information on this program or any other opportunities offered by the gallery please contact Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville, 200 N. Main, Greenville, SC 29601, (864) 239-3882;or Cynda LuClaire, (864) 236-1648, cyndaluclaire@yahoo.com

The Cazbah
The Cazbah is looking for paintings or drawings of female nudes for decor.
If interested, contact Steven Gardiner at 864-241-9909.  Works 3' x 4' and larger, would show for 3 to 6 months with no fees charged.

Artist Exhibit Opportunity at O-Cha
O-Cha does not have the wonderful wall space to fill with local artists' work like they used to...but they have one spot that they would love to feature YOUR work! If interested, call 864-283-6702 to discuss your work and availability.