Exciting New Grant Opportunity from CAH

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities’ (CAH) FY24 Juried Exhibition Grant (JEG). 

CAH is seeking applications from DC artists who have made artwork that reflects on and engages with the past 60 years of social and political progress in the District and beyond. This exhibition will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and art works that were inspired by its promises.

The next and last workshop regarding this opportunity will be held on Monday, July 17, 2023, from 2–3 PM  EST. The workshop is free and online; for more information about the grant program, please visit https://dcarts.dc.gov/page/juried-exhibition-grant-program.

If you cannot attend Monday’s workshop, anyone can view recorded sessions on CAH’s website or register for the upcoming workshop by going to this link: https://dcarts.dc.gov/page/grant-writing-assistance.   

The application deadline for the FY24 JEG Grant is Friday, July 28, 2023, at 9 PM EST.

Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant

The Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant is a prize of $5,000 sponsored by the National Sculpture Society.

It is awarded annually to a sculptor who has demonstrated outstanding ability as a sculptor and who has created a body of work inspired by nature which includes works of sculpture in the round and in bas-relief.

The Bleifeld Grant is for a mature body of work; sculpture created in workshop or instructional settings should not be submitted.

Applicants cannot be elected members of the National Sculpture Society. All applicants must be citizens of or residents in the United States with a social security number.

The jury will consist of three persons, including at least two sculptors.

The grant will be awarded in June 2024.

Deadline: TBD

Submission Materials:

Images of 11 to 15 works of sculpture.  At least two of the works must be bas-reliefs.

Images must be in JPG (.jpg) format

A brief resume.

To Submit: Applications will be accepted starting July 2023 - Details here.

Art for Change Prize

Applications are now open for the free-to-enter Art for Change Prize, an international art initiative from M&C Saatchi Group and Saatchi Gallery, open to artists working in the first five years of their career.

This year’s prize asks artists to creatively respond to the theme Regeneration.

A total prize fund of £20,000 will be split between six winners, five to receive £2,000 and one overall winner to receive £10,000. Winning artists will also have the unique opportunity to exhibit their work at Saatchi Gallery in London.

As part of a shared mission in making art, culture, and creativity accessible to everyone, this prize is a celebration of emerging artistic talent. It will highlight and stimulate dialogue around visual arts as a medium for positive global and social change and give exposure to emerging artists worldwide. Full entry information here.

Deadline for entries Monday 17 July 2023.

MONOCHROME at MEG

MONOCHROME, a new fine art photography exhibition juried by Sandy Sugawara at MEG.

Multiple Exposures Gallery (MEG) is pleased to announce MONOCHROME, a new fine art photography exhibition juried by Sandy Sugawara.

On display at MEG through July 31, 2023, the exhibition features monochrome images from 13 artists: Soomin Ham, Tim Hyde, Clara Young Kim, Irina Lawton, Sandy LeBrun-Evans, Matt Leedham, Francine B. Livaditis, Maureen Minehan, Van Pulley, Sarah Hood Salomon, Alan Sislen, Tom Sliter and Fred Zafran. 

Of her selections, juror Sandy Sugawara said, “I chose images that asked questions or had a sense of mystery about them — perhaps because of the intriguing composition, enticing light or unexpected elements. I also selected images that had lovely graphic elements, taking full advantage of the monochrome theme. Many of the images lingered with me long after I submitted my selection, and that to me is the mark of a truly successful photograph.”

Exhibition hours: 11am-5pm daily

Location: Multiple Exposures Gallery | Torpedo Factory Art Center | #312

Wanna go to an artist's talk tomorrow?

The super-talented DMV artist Steve Wanna is giving an artist talk this Saturday, July 8 at 2PM in conjunction with his solo show at MoCa Arlington. (Come at 1PM to hear artist Christina P. Day's talk).

A Vast Expanse from Steve Wanna on Vimeo.

Steve will be discussing his practice and the site-specific light and sound installation A Vast Expanse that's currently on view at MoCA

Check it out here. 

Jobs in the arts

Public Art Project Manager

MSAC seeks a Public Art Project Manager supporting the Public Art Program Director in the proliferation of public art statewide and management of public art programs and projects. Compensation is between $25.64 and $41.10 hourly, and applications are due no later than Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Marketing and Communications Manager

MSAC seeks a Marketing and Communications Manager managing all aspects of MSAC’s branding, communications, marketing, and public relations activities, including planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic initiatives. Compensation is between $25.64 and $41.10 hourly, and applications are due no later than Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Click here to read full position descriptions and find out how to apply to MSAC's current openings.

Not one passes muster...

Samuel Anderson writing in Artsy picks 10 Contemporary Artists Painting Dreamlike, Fantastical Landscapes. 

Really? With one or two exceptions, mostly of these bland landscapes miss on the most essential of Painting 101 at any adequate art school: the use of color.  Most all seem to be straight-out-of-the-tube coloring within the lines works that tend to be somewhat repetitive, considering that we're looking at 10 different artists.

With perhaps the exception of John McAllister and Madeleine Bialke, several of the artists' works are practically indistinguishable from each other.  In at least two of the other "distinguishable" artworks, it is because they are so badly painted and composed that they stand out as feh, mediocre works.

Wanna see a fantastical landscape? Check out  Greg Stones here.

Steve Wanna: Artist Talk this Saturday

The super-talented DMV artist Steve Wanna is giving an artist talk this Saturday, July 8 at 2PM in conjunction with his solo show at MoCa Arlington. (Come at 1PM to hear artist Christina P. Day's talk).

A Vast Expanse from Steve Wanna on Vimeo.

Steve will be discussing his practice and the site-specific light and sound installation A Vast Expanse that's currently on view at MoCA

Check it out here. 

Independence Day

 

Happy Independence Day - with a special shout out to all the US Navy men and women at sea: We got your back!