b.j. spoke gallery announces FOCUS 2018, a national, fine art, photography competition. JUROR: Kelly Sidley, Department of Photography, Museum of Modern Art, NY ARTIST AWARDS: Gallery Exhibition & Promotion Selected artists will have up to six pieces included in a one month exhibition at b.j. spoke gallery, Huntington, NY in August 2018. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all U.S. Residents 18 years of age or older, from amateur to professional All types of photographic processes, post production techniques, styles, subject matter, and sizes are eligible for submission. ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to six works, judging is based on the body of work. HOW TO APPLY: Entries must be submitted online, through the Call for Entry (CaFÉ) website. You must register to access artist calls on CaFÉ. Registration is free. Full prospectus can be found on http://www.bjspokegallery.org/juried-competitions/focus-2018/

SEXTET is a group exhibition highlighting six contemporary artists. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery from June 14- July 7, 2018. Each of the six artists presented will exhibit three or more works. The exhibition will also be documented in a catalog. Entry is open to all artists working in any media, entry deadline is April 30, 2018. The online entry form is at: http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/sextet.htm

The San Diego Watercolor Society announces its Call for Entries for the 38th International Exhibition to be held in San Diego during October, 2018. The exhibition is open to all watermedia artists. Online entries only. This year’s juror is renowned artist, John Salminen. The deadline for entries is May 7th, 2018. For more information and to view the prospectus visit www.sdws.org. $17,000 in cash and merchandise awards expected.

Masur Museum of Art 55th Annual Juried Competition On View July 12 – October 13, 2018 The Masur Museum of Art’s Annual Juried Competition showcases contemporary artists throughout the United States of America working in any medium. The 55th Annual Juried Competition is sponsored by Century Link. April 30, 2018: Postmark Submission Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 10, 2018: Online Entry Deadline Go to www.masurmuseum.org for more information about the Masur and to www.masurjuried.org to apply online or download an entry form. Enter if you would like your work seen by: Joel Parsons, Juror Director, Clough-Hanson Gallery at Rhodes College Awards -- Best in Show is $1,000.00 and total awards are $3,200.00. Awards will be given by Parsons at the reception. The reception date will be determined shortly. Artists do not have to be present to receive awards. Checks will be mailed after the reception. Entry Fee -- There is a $10.00 fee per entered artwork with a minimum of two entries and a maximum of five entries (i.e. $20.00 for two artworks and $50.00 for five artworks). Fees are non-refundable. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Twin City Art Foundation.

Imagine your artwork colored by thousands of hospital patients each week! The Gifts of Art Program is seeking submissions of original art drawings for individual pages in a new coloring book for adult patients and guests at the University of Michigan Hospitals. The theme for this coloring book is “I’D RATHER BE…” and comes directly from our patients who told us they wanted to color images of places they would rather be than in a hospital, things they would rather be doing, and activities that would transport them to a happier time and place. Black & white line drawings for all skill levels and interests are welcome - from drawings with large, simple spaces that adult first timers could enjoy, to smaller intricate designs for experienced doodlers. To view the full prospectus and to submit images for consideration, please visit www.michiganmedicinegiftsofart.submittable.com/submit/5b50427f-bdc1-43ca-9d27-16078b905c32/call-for-coloring-book-art-gifts-of-art-program-michigan-medicine-univers . REQUIREMENTS - WHAT WE'D LIKE FROM YOU Drawings that strongly reflect the theme of the new coloring book, "I'D RATHER BE..." Black & white line drawings that lend themselves to coloring primarily with crayons. We are seeking drawings for all skill levels. Drawings that reflect the diversity of our patient population and hospital community. Each artist may submit a maximum of two drawings for consideration. Drawings can be hand drawn or computer generated. Drawings can be uploaded via this website, or mailed directly to Gifts of Art (directions below). SELECTION - HOW IT WORKS Drawings must be original works by the submitting artist. Accepted drawings will be considered a donation from the artist. Artists will retain copyright to their drawings. Accepted artists will receive credit on their coloring book page (name and title of work). Accepted artists will receive a copy of the final printed coloring book and will be recognized for their donation on an acknowledgment page inside the coloring book. IMPORTANT DATES TO KEEP IN MIND - DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS - April 30, 2018 NOTIFICATIONS TO ARTISTS - June 15, 2018 Questions? GiftsofArt@med.umich.edu or call 734-936-8829.

Calling all local and international artists to submit your proposals for i Light Singapore – Bicentennial Edition, by 18 May 2018! To be held from 28 January to 24 February 2019, this special edition will kick off the Singapore Bicentennial commemoration and showcase light art installations across Marina Bay, Singapore River and the Civic District.

The Gifts of Art Program is seeking submissions for solo and group exhibitions for the September 2018 to August 2019 exhibit year. One of the first and most comprehensive arts in healthcare programs in the nation, Gifts of Art brings the world of art and music to Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan. Nine 2-D and 3-D galleries throughout the medical center are viewed by approximately 10,000 people a day and display over 30 exhibits a year. The Exhibition Program is designed to calm nerves, lift spirits, and engage minds. This supports the healing process and reduces the stress and anxiety often associated with a healthcare setting. Engaging with the arts in a medical setting can be an especially powerful, even transformative experience for patients and visitors. For more information about Gifts of Art at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.med.umich.edu/goa. To see the full prospectus and submit to this call, please visit: www.michiganmedicinegiftsofart.submittable.com/submit

CLEMENTE OPEN CALL (Para Español ver más abajo) We are pleased to invite independent curators, emerging artists and arts professionals to submit exhibition proposals to be considered for the two gallery spaces at The Clemente, the Abrazo and the LES Gallery, from July 2018 to June 2019. SELECTION PROCESS The Clemente is a Puerto Rican/Latino cultural institution that has demonstrated a broad-minded cultural vision and a collaborative philosophy. While the Clemente’s mission is focused on the cultivation, presentation, and preservation of Puerto Rican and Latino culture, it is equally determined to operate in a multicultural and inclusive manner, housing and promoting artists and performance events that fully reflect the cultural diversity of the Lower East Side and the city as a whole. Given that history and the increasing gentrification of Lower East Side, the Clemente’s visual arts program is dedicated to supporting alternatives voices, multi-cultural exchange and work that pushes the boundaries of its media. The Clemente’s Visual Arts Review Panel which includes independent museum professionals, curators, gallerists and arts educators will select exhibitions for the Abrazo and LES Gallery based on the strength of the art and curatorial concept. Please review and follow the guidelines below: - You do not have to be a professionally trained curator to submit a proposal as submissions will be judged on merit. - We strongly encourage group exhibitions; however show proposals for work of a single artist will be considered. - Artists who are acting in the curatorial role for the proposed exhibition may include his/her work, in group exhibitions only. (Artists cannot submit solo shows for themselves.) - Submissions that include programming such as artist talks, community workshops and gallery tours are encouraged. - Proposals which include an additional fee based open call will not be considered. - Clemente Residents can not constitute more than 25% of the artists in your proposal. ELIGIBILITY The Clemente does not discriminate based on age, gender, or nationality. We do not accept proposals from undergraduate or graduate students. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – If funding allows, The Clemente may offer a stipend for curators and artists. – Exhibition Information: Duration of exhibits run for 4-6 weeks. – Gallery Hours: Open every day from 3:30pm to 7pm (The building is closed on all major holidays) Submission Deadline is June 15th, 2018. Application is open to US and non-US residents ____________________________________________________________ INVITACION ABIERTA "THE CLEMENTE" Nos complace invitar a curadores independientes, nuevos artistas y profesionales de arte a someter propuestas de exposiciones a ser consideradas para espacios en galerías en "The Clemente". Estas son Galería Abrazo y Galería LES. Las fechas para dichas exposiciones son los meses de julio 2018 a junio de 2019. PROCESO DE SELECCION "The Clemente" es una institucion cultural Puertorriqueña/Latina que ha demostrado una amplia visión cultural y filosofía de colaboración. Mientras la misión de "The Clemente" esta enfocada en el cultivo, presentación y preservacion de la cultura Puertorriqueña y Latina; esta igualmente determinada a operar inclusive de una forma multicultural, acogiendo y promocionando artistas y presentando eventos que enteramente reflejen la diversidad cultural del "Lower East Side" y de toda la ciudad. Dado que la historia y el aumento de población en el "Lower East Side", el programa de artes visuales de "The Clemente" esta dedicado a apoyar voces alternativas, intercambios multiculturales y trabaja para ampliar los limites de sus medios de comunicacion. El Panel de Revisión de Artes Visuales de "The Clemente" que comprende profesionales independientes, curadores, galeristas y educadores de arte, seleccionaran exposiciones para Galería Abrazo y Galería LES basándose en la fuerza artística y el concepto curativo. Favor de revisar y seguir las siguientes pautas: - Usted no tiene que ser un curador entrenado profesionalmente para someter una propuesta ya que se juzgaran las presentaciones en base al merito de las mismas. - Recomendamos exposiciones colectivas. -Artistas que actúan en el rol de curadores para la exposición propuesta no podrán someter una propuesta que solamente incluya su propio trabajo; sin embargo, una propuesta de trabajo de un solo artista puede ser sometida por un curador. -Presentaciones que incluyen programacion como conversaciones del artista, talleres comunitarios y excursiones por la galería serán respaldados. ELEGIBILIDAD "The Clemente" no discrimina basado en edad, sexo o nacionalidad. No aceptaremos propuestas de estudiantes universitarios o posgrado. INFORMACION ADICIONAL - Si las finanzas permiten, "The Clemente" puede ofrecer becas para curadores y artistas. - Información para exposiciones: Duración de exposiciones de 4-6 semanas. - Horario de Galerías: Estarán abiertas todos los días de 3:30pm hasta las 7:00pm. (El edificio estará cerrado los principales días festivos). Fecha limite de presentación es el 30 de septiembre de 2017. Aplicacionesestán abiertas para residentes estadounidenses y no estadounidenses.