Sandra Perez-Ramos at A&M Studios

Using rare plants, moonstruck characters, fabric, clear plastic and wood niches, artist Sandra Pérez-Ramos - one of my recent Artomatic favorite artists - combines contemporary fiber arts with whimsical illustrations in this exhibition about lost and found dreams. 

"PlantAndante #3" Water based inks, gouache pen. 11" x 14" by Sandra Pérez-Ramos.

"Textiles and Lunatics: Constructing Dreams" Art Show at the Merge Gallery in Artists & Makers Studios 2. November 28- December 21, 2017. 

Opening reception December 1, 2017 from 6-9pm.

Contact: Sandraperezramos@hotmail.com 
www.sandraperezramos.com

Opportunity for Artists

ARTISTS: Call for Submissions

New this year, WPA is opening the artwork selection process up to any artist living between New York and Richmond, Virginia. Submissions will be reviewed by the Art Committee and selected artists may be invited to exhibit multiple works. DC-area artists are strongly encouraged to apply.  The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2017 at 5pm.

Submit your work here.

How to get press

What can galleries do to get press? 

That was the question at the heart of a recent roundtable for Artsy gallery partners. Hosted at our London office, the panel of experts included journalists, marketers, and PR specialists. We also followed up with panelists Josh Rivers, Marketing Manager at Gay Times Magazine, and Sophie da Gama Campos, Pelham Communications, to learn more about their press advice for gallerists and their experience with the art world online.

Read the Artsy article here. 

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Bethesda Fine Arts Festival - Apply today!

 

Deadline to Apply: Dec. 15, 2017

 

Chosen artists have the opportunity to be featured at the Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13, 2018 

The 15th annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival will be on Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13, 2018, in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, a lively urban area renowned for restaurants, shopping, galleries and theaters. The festival features 130 booth spaces. 

Submit 6 images (a booth shot is required) for your chance to purchase a booth and join some of our best local artists sell their work at this two day festival. 

To apply, please visit http://www.bethesda.org/arts/artsfestival.htm

FY18 Curatorial Grant Program

DEADLINE REMINDER: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017, 4:00 PM ET 

 

Applications for the FY18 Curatorial Grant Program are still being accepting. This grant provides support to qualified individual curators in the visual arts for exhibition proposals intended for presentation in CAH's 200 I Street Galleries, Lobby Gallery, which is a District-owned exhibition space located at 200 I (Eye) Street, SE Washington, DC, 20003. Visit their website to learn more and submit an application. Early submissions are highly encouraged.

Curatorial Grant Program (individuals) 

The Curatorial Grant Program aims to provide a greater opportunity for the development and public presentation of visual art exhibitions by District resident curators.  Through grant support and access to a contemporary exhibition space, CAH intends to serve the District's residents by presenting compelling exhibition concepts of resident curators. 

 

For complete guidelines on available grant programs and to submit an application, visit Current Funding Opportunities online at www.dcarts.dc.gov.

Amateur Photog of the Year

Deadline: November 30, 2017

The contest is organized by the Amateur Photographer, a British photography magazine. It is divided into eight monthly rounds, each one focusing on a specific theme. The competition is open to all amateur photographers. There is no age limit for entering, and international entries will be accepted. The first entry to each round is free.

Details: http://bitly.com/2qpPtDH