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International Calls to Artists

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Sanford Art Walk show on February 24th entitled "Wuve, twue, wuve." Any artwork that evokes feelings of love or romance would fit great at this show. Whether you are a painter, illustrator, photographer, sculptor, or mixed media artist, we welcome it all! The cut off date to submit is February 15th. more...

Contest for the student artist of the year with ArtLA in CA. The main prizes for the winning student is $10,000 in cash, and new Apple MacBook Pro, and a show at a major gallery here in Santa Monica, CA. Your students only need to register for the contest and upload an image of their best work in order to compete. more...

FACEBOOK FANS CURATE "PICTURING MY FLORIDA" EXHIBITION AT THE ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART. Professional and amateur photographers alike can compete to have their work displayed in the Orlando Museum of Art's (OMA's) upcoming exhibition, Picturing My Florida: A Grassroots Portrait of the Sunshine State. The museum's first-ever photo competition invites the public to submit their best images of Florida to the OMA. more...

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a call for entries with the theme “Landscapes� for a juried art contest for the month of February 2012. The gallery urges all 2D artists to submit their best “landscape� art for inclusion into the gallery’s March 2012 online group exhibition. The gallery invites all 2D artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field to send us your best interpretation of the theme “Landscapes" by depicting the natural world, outdoor scenery, geographical environments’ and any related landscape subjects. A group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of March 2012. more...

2012 Top of the Lake Art & Music Fest, which will take place in beautiful Flagler Park in the heart of the City of Okeechobee, Florida. This is not a corporate art fest, this is a true juried art show. The purpose of this art fest is to bring talented artists to our community. The 2012 Top of the Lake Art Fest will be held April 14 and 15, 2012. This event is presented by Okeechobee Main Street. All artist booths will be located in spacious Flagler park under many beautiful oak trees. Entertainment, cultural and heritage presentations, art demonstrations, children's art area, dedication to a major local mural project, food and green market will also be featured. Entry Fee: Juried Booth Fee $100.00 Non-Juried Booth Fee $50.00 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: March 23, 2012.

ArtZone 461 Gallery, one of San Francisco’s premier fine art galleries, announces its search for CA Artists by juried competition. The subject is REALISM. Five winners will be selected to participate in a group show at ArtZone from March 10 to April 8, 2012. Following the group show, and an extended entry deadline, ArtZone 461 Gallery will offer one winner a solo show from April 14 - May 20. The exhibition space has 14’ ceilings, 525 square feet and slightly over 60 linear feet of white walls. Deadlines: February 19, 2012: for Group Show, March 18, 2012: for Solo Show. more...

Twelve by 12. This popular collective exhibit is intended to strengthen the cultural fabric of Broward County. Visual artists who are members of local arts organizations are invited to display their art and network with each other. This is a fundraising event. 25% of the entry fee will be returned to the participating organization designated by the artist on the entry form. One designation per 3 piece entry. Eligibility: 2D and 3D hanging work that has not been exhibited previously at ArtServe. Click for application and more information: http://artserve.org/arts_community/imag ... 202012.pdf

Fervent for Flora: Art in the Botanical Realm. The Orlando Museum of Art's 1st Thursdays event for March. Works in this show should depict anything plant based including botanical drawings, photography, paintings, film, interpretations of medicinal or psychotropic effects of plants on the human system, herbs, teas and other plants in social culture, the popularity of various plants throughout history, and so much more...use your imagination! All art media are encouraged. This event will take place on March 1, 2012, from 6 to 9pm. Deadline for entry is Sunday, February 5, 2012, at 4pm. more...

CALL FOR NATURE & WILDLIFE ART. THE ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION invites artists to participate in the upcoming "3rd Annual Nature & Wildlife Exhibit," on display April 28 - May 27, 2012. This juried exhibit features 2D and 3D original works of art in an array of styles and media that explore the beauty and balance of the natural world. Artists may submit three images of nature-inspired work on CD. A jury panel will curate the exhibit from the digital images, and a judge will select the awards in person at the installed show. Cash prizes of nearly $5,000 will be awarded, including a $2,000 First Place. FOR INFORMATION CALL 904.824.2310. ENTRY DEADLINE: March 2, 2012 ENTRY FEE: $35/StAAA members/ $45/non-members. Download the Application Form Here: http://www.staaa.org/natureexhibit-2012.pdf

The Aesthetica Art Prize is a celebration of excellence in art from across the world and is hosted by Aesthetica Magazine, an internationally recognised art and culture publication. Four shortlisted artists and four student artists will be selected for exhibition in spring 2013. Artists working in all forms are welcome to submit work and the categories for entry are as below:
- Photographic & Digital Art
- Three Dimensional Design & Sculpture
- Painting & Drawing
- Installation & Performance
One overall winner will receive £1000 prize money (apx. $1,570) and editorial coverage in Aesthetica, as well as a place in our exhibition. The winners and finalists, as well as a longlist of artists will be published in the accompanying publication to the Aesthetica Art Prize. All artists featured will receive a complimentary copy of this publication. Entry costs £15 (apx. $23) and permits the submission of two pieces into any one category. The deadline for entry is 31 August 2012. more...

The MUSE art& body ART exhibition. February 11th 8pm-12am 18+. Celebrate love & St. Valentine at ARTpool's 4th annual breathing canvas exhibition with models painted head to toe! Runway show at 10pm. Submit your fine artwork inspired by love, sex, nudes & St Valentine now through February 7th. Up to 3 pieces is $30, each additional is $10. All sales go to the artist, all participating artists receive a ticket to the show. Call the gallery directly for more information at 727.324.3878 or email artpoolgallery@gmail.com. Get your tickets in advance at our location or on our website through February 10th for $15, day of the event tickets are $20. All tickets include a complimentary beverage, tasty treats, entertainment with all art sales going directly to the artist. ARTpool Gallery is located at 2030 Central Avenue, St Petersburg FL 33712. For more information visit www.artpoolgallery.com or call 727.324.3878

To have your Call to Artists Included in our Newsletter, post them to our message board under the Calls to Artists, or e-mail your press release. We will include as many notices as we can in our Arts Community Newsletter. If you would like to guarantee inclusion in our weekly Newsletter, which reaches over 2,500 subscribers, please send $50 to help offset our expense, payable by check to Artists Registry.com, Inc. P.O. Box 140702 Orlando, FL 32814. Please indicate what the announcement is, include as much information as possible, including opening times or submission dates and contact information.

Redchairproject.com: Galleries can list art openings and other art events as well as art classes / workshops.

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13 Vickie Wilson - Pageviews: 68
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15 Gary Borse - Pageviews: 66
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16 Toni Taylor - Pageviews: 61
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Grant Information

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Greetings from the National Endowment for the Arts. We are pleased to announce that the National Endowment for the Arts has posted the guidelines for 2012 Our Town grants. Now in its second year, Our Town supports creative placemaking projects that contribute toward the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts at their core. Our Town will invest in creative and innovative projects in which communities, together with their arts and design organizations and artists, seek to: Improve their quality of life. Encourage creative activity. Create community identity and a sense of place. Revitalize local economies.
Pending availability of funding, grants will range from $25,000 to $150,000. Projects may include planning, design, and arts engagement activities that reflect a systemic approach to civic development and a persuasive vision for enhanced community vibrancy. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, March 1, 2012

Grants Available for Artists and Arts Administrators. United Arts is now accepting applications for this fall’s round of Artist Development Grants and Arts Administrator Grants (for projects in 2012). The program was previously named the Professional Development Grants for Individual Artists and Arts Administrators. Grants of up to $1,000 for emerging artists, $2,500 for established artists, and $500 for arts administrators will be awarded for projects that advance artistic excellence and administrative expertise.

2011-2012 Mayor's Matching Grant Guidelines & Applications now available! Learn how to apply for matching grants from the City of Orlando for neighborhood organizations, schools and nonprofit organizations that address neighborhood needs, enhance educational opportunities, reduce youth crime and improve the quality of life in the City of Orlando.

Artist Development Grant from United Arts of Central Florida Are you an artist in Lake, Orange, Osceola or Seminole County? You can get an Artist Development Grant from United Arts of Central Florida for a project or training in 2012 ($1,000 for emerging artists; $2,500 for established artists). Arts administrators can get $500 through the Arts Administrator Grant to attend a class or conference. Workshop dates, guidelines and applications available online. 7:00 pm Thurs, Nov 10, 2011 Deadline for applications.

Job Postings

The Arts and Cultural Alliance is excited to announce three job openings! Marketing Director, Contracted Communication Coordinator, Contracted Group Sales Coordinator. more...

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Membership Information

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Portfolio membership is only $100 per year. Display three images of your artwork online with a one page Web site Include contact information, art information and an artist's statement. Your name in the artist's listings will be linked to your portfolio, and a photo link will be added to our main artists page. Hosting and promotion are included. You will be announced in our e-mail and Web newsletter with a link to your portfolio. This puts your name and link to artwork in front of over 3,000 art friendly people at once.

Premium membership is only $250 per year, and provides you with a three page portfolio of nine images. This is like having your own Web site for less than the cost of hosting alone. Display nine images of your artwork online with a three page Web site Include contact information, art information and an artist's statement. Your name in the artist's listings will be linked to your portfolio, e-mail and Web site links are included, and a photo link will be add to our main artists page. Hosting and promotion are included. You will be announced in our e-mail and Web newsletter with a link to your portfolio. This puts your name and link to artwork in front of over 3,000 art friendly people at once.

For information or to become a new member of Artists Registry.com, click here.

About Us

We are an online arts community. Our network of artists, galleries, museums and art organizations each help the other. Our Web site provides a comprehensive directory, allowing easy access to a wealth of information involving the Florida arts community. The size of our directory, the volume of artwork in portfolios and the activity on our message board all contribute to a strong impact on the Internet and in the arts community. Cross-linking is one of the strongest contributing factors to ranking well in search engines, and gaining additional access channels to our Web site Press releases about area art events are sent to me daily, from around the state. I distribute this information to a broader audience, on their behalf, through this newsletter.

Our History

Florida Artists Registry.com first took form in 1999. The Web site began with twelve founding member artists and a free listing of artists, galleries, organizations and museums from around the state. These twelve artists believed that we could help promote their artwork on the Internet, and Florida Artists Registry.com was born. Next we had to prove to you that this concept would work, and we have. Our membership has grown steadily. This past year has shown our greatest growth. With the addition of our arts message board and e-mail newsletter, interest in the Registry has grown phenomenally. We now enjoy a top ranking in all the major search engines. We have found that art Websites from around the state are linking to our Web site Our focus is on bringing you attention. With the added attention our Web site brings to you, you should have increased sales and additional exhibition opportunities.

Fan Mail

Dear Jeff Shonkwiler,

Thank you for posting an ad of my most recent exhibition in April 2011 in your weekly newsletter. The post about my exhibition has generated two sales from one client. I appreciate all that you and your Web site has done for me.

Best Regards,

Esther Wertheimer

Dear Jeff,

Thank you so much for your hosting events for the 6th Annual Orlando Puppet Festival last Fall. 

In 2010, OPF continued its tradition of bringing world-class puppetry to the Central Florida community.  With your help, we brought together a season of live performances, workshops, a gallery exhibit, and produced a singular track of new and vintage puppetry-related films within the Orlando Film Festival.

Your contribution to the 2010 OPF was invaluable and deeply appreciated.

Sincerely,

Heather Henson
IBEX Puppetry

Sean Keohane
Pinocchio's Theatre

Dear Jeff,

Thank you for your service to our arts community.

Last Thursday's event (6th Annual Artists Registry Members Exhibit) was very special. I just want to thank you and tell you what a big difference you and your vision make to all of us.

Chris Casler

Hi Jeff,

I wanted to share the good news with you because without the registry this would not have happened. It has only been a couple of weeks since  I upgraded to Portfolio membership I have been invited to show 24 of  my photographs at the Seminole State College art gallery for 3 weeks  this coming Oct./Nov. In addition, I have also been selected by the  owner of a new gallery in St. Augustine who wants to represent me and  to exhibit a collection of my paintings for a 3 month inaugural  exhibition starting the first friday next month. I will keep you posted.

I feel very fortunate to having met you and subsequently becoming a  member of Artists Registry.

Sincerely,

Norman Sandhaus

Dear Jeff:

I know that Florida Artists Registry was very helpful in the recent acquisition of two large oil paintings by the VINOY RENAISSANCE HOTEL in St. Petersberg, FL.  Many thanks.

Joyce Waddell Bailey

Hi Jeff:

Just wanted you to know that because of you and your fabulous website, I've been picked up by a great gallery in Marco Island.  Amantea Gallery owner and photographer, Kathleen Douglas has opened her second gallery (first in Boston) at the Old Marco Inn Shoppes at 190 Royal Palm Drive, Marco Island.  I'm thrilled at being the featured artist at the Grand Opening and Reception scheduled for Wednesday, April 23rd.  Thanks again.

Yvonne Feavearyear

Jeffrey,

Thank you very much! Your website has been very successful for my art. Recently I was contacted by the new curator for the Naples Art Museum and will be included in an exhibition in June.

Sincerely,

Greg Colvin

Jeff,

I just want to take this opportunity to thank Artists Registry for giving artists exposure.  I have been selected by Art Exchange.com to participate in the New York Art EXPO-2009.  They originally viewed my artwork through ARTISTS REGISTRY.com.  One never knows who is looking at the artwork on the registry.  Thank you for your part in making this happen.

Bob Boynton

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