This art show is hosted by the Imago foundation for the Arts in Warren, Rhode Island. The BVAA is NOT involved in this show – we are merely helping to spread the word!
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IFA is announcing a call to artists for an upcoming exhibit, “Borders, Boundaries, and Beyond.” The call is open to artists whose art explores the complex visual intersections of borders and boundaries as well as art where limits dissolve, and new narratives emerge.
Artists are invited to interpret “Borders, Boundaries, and Beyond” through the lens of their own experiences and artistic vision – whether confronting geopolitical borders, personal boundaries, or exploring the limitless realms of the imagination, this call encourages a broad spectrum of interpretations. Artists are urged to investigate the dichotomies of confinement and liberation, order and chaos, and to envision new possibilities that transcend conventional constraints.
Cash Awards- total $850
Online Submission Deadline – Sunday April 28th at 11:59pm PST
All media except for video or screen artworks are welcome
Gina Croce is a talented watercolor artist who has done a number of workshops with the Blackstone Valley Art Association. Gina is a true master of clear, beautiful colors and immersive scenes.
Bev Tinklenberg and Bonnie Frederico have set up a hands-on, personalized two day watercolor workshop with Gina! The dates are Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 9am to 4pm. The workshop will be held at:
First United Methodist Church 120 West Main Street Westboro, Massachusetts
Each day of the two days is on a different image, so you’ll finish with two different paintings and many new skills!
The cost is $150 for one day and $300 for both days. Lunch and coffee are included in that price.
To reserve your spot, send a check to:
Bonnie Frederico 9 Old Westboro Road Grafton MA 01519
If you have questions, you can call Bonnie at 508-868-4781 or Bev at 508-266-1088.
To get a sense of Gina’s style and talents, here is just one of her exceptional sessions.
We’ve received three calls to artists from Ware Massachusetts. The BVAA isn’t associated with these, but they are worth thinking about!
BLUE: Call deadline is this Thursday, December 14th, by midnight. Entry form and details: https://www.workshop13.org/exhibitions/blue-call-for-art/ Explore the use of the color blue and the varied psychological and symbolic meanings associated with this color. Juror is Anne Seuthe, Interim Director at Augusta Savage Gallery.
All Things Animal: Call deadline is Thursday, February 8th, by midnight. Entry form and details: https://www.workshop13.org/exhibitions/all-things-animal-call-for-art/ This exhibition aims to celebrate the diverse and fascinating world of animals through various artistic mediums.
Ware It’s At!: Call deadline is Thursday, August 22nd, by midnight. Entry form and details: https://www.workshop13.org/exhibitions/ware-its-at/ In the Fall of 2024, Workshop13’s ArtWorks Gallery will present: Ware It’s At!: An Exhibition celebrating the people, places and things uniquely Ware. We invite ALL artists to come to Ware MA ? often! to explore and make art in preparation for this Juried Show. The call for art will close August 22, so you have time to capture the beauty of Ware across four seasons. If you are unable to make it to Ware, no worries! We will be posting images on our website that you can paint from.
The BVAA is not running this mural project – we are simply sharing the news!
Milford Cultural Council Seeking Artists to Submit Designs for Town Park Fitness CourtⓇ Mural: Deadline January 12, 2024
The Milford Cultural Council is seeking artists to submit designs for a mural to be included on the 32’ wide multipurpose training wall of a Fitness CourtⓇ to be installed in Milford Town Park. Artwork must be submitted digitally.
The selected artist will receive a grant of $5,000.
The deadline to submit designs is January 12, 2024.
Please note this is NOT a BVAA show. The Palette Show is a fantastically fun annual show run by ValleyCAST and Open Sky at the Whitin Mill. Our members love to participate, and we do our best to promote it!
Here is the official news from the ValleyCAST team:
The 11th Annual Art Palette Contest invites participants to transform a plain wooden art palette into a unique work of art! This popular event is a chance for people of all ages and abilities to share their artwork and celebrate our local creative community. The contest is hosted by ValleyCAST, the art and culture arm of Open Sky Community Services. ValleyCAST offers a wide variety of events for individuals of all abilities, and reflects Open Sky’s commitment to inclusivity.
Palettes can be purchased for $15 at the Heritage Gallery in Whitinsville, MA from November 3, 2023 through February 9, 2024, or while supplies last, during regular gallery hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM or by appointment (508) 234-6232. There are a limited number of slots to participate in the exhibit, with 100 palettes available for purchase. These will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, so get yours now and get a head start on your creation!
Decorated palettes can be dropped off at the Gallery between February 19-23, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM for inclusion in the show.
The show will open with a reception on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM in the Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery at Alternatives’ Whitin Mill, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA. From the opening through April 5, 2023, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in three different categories and age groups: Children ages 6-12, Teenagers ages 13-19 and Adults ages 20+
The exhibit ends on Friday, April 19, 2024.
Artwork work pick up will be at the Gallery between April 22-26,2024 between the hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00PM and by appointment.
Art in Motion is a show run by the Art League RI. We are sharing the news to help support a fellow art organization.
Art League RI is seeking submissions for its upcoming show, Art in Motion, an open juried national exhibition. This exhibition seeks to explore the diverse forms of movement in art. The selected works will be on display at the Art League RI Gallery and prizes will be awarded to the creators of the top three pieces. Members of Art League RI are eligible for a $15 discount on the entry fee by emailing office@artleagueri.org.
We invite artists based in the US to submit work for Hand Me Down, an exhibition that explores how artists document and enlist inherited or cultural materials and objects in their artwork.
Juried by LaiSun Keane, owner of LaiSun Keane.
All visual and performance media (2D, 3D, time-based) will be considered.
The Mendon Cultural Council is looking for an artist to create a unique visual art installation for the recently restored Town Hall Campus. The art work will be located outside and must endure the elements and all weather conditions native to New England. We are seeking an original work that is visually captivating and embodies our town’s personality. Possible media include sculpture, tiles, brick, and painting of planters or murals.
One artist is sought to manage this project. The chosen artist may feature solely their own work or work in collaboration with other artists or groups.
A single grant of approximately $1,500 is intended to cover the artist’s time and materials for the project and be paid upon the completion of the work. Artists interested in this project should complete and submit an application on the Mendon Cultural Council webpage:
Inktober is nearly here! October 1 to 31, 2022! Who will join us?
Inktober is a great way to celebrate your creativity, no matter what you art level :). Every day, starting on October 1st, you are given a daily prompt. October 1st is “gargoyle”. You draw whatever that word brings to mind for you. Some people draw pure black ink on white paper. Other people add in color. It is wholly up to you.
Many people post their results on social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and so on, with the hashtag of #gargoyle or #inktober or so on. Others simply keep it in their sketchbook or share it with friends. It is wholly up to you how you choose to share.
Simply the act of creating every day is a great thing for your artistic journey.
If you’d like to share your art with the group, let us know! We can lend a hand!
