Redux Contemporary Arts Center in Charleston, SC, is currently seeking thoughtful exhibition proposals from local and regional artists and curators for the opportunity for an exhibition in our main gallery space. For this Open Call, Redux is seeking submissions for group exhibitions – featuring the work of 2 or more artists – from artists and curators. If selected for an exhibition, the exhibiting artists and curators will have their exhibition on display for 6-8 weeks, will be provided a modest honorarium, given high quality images and video content of the installation, and temporary housing (if needed).
Submissions for exhibition proposals are due by February 25th, 2022.
Submit a proposal here (https://form.jotform.com/220115228006137?mc_cid=eaa836e90c&mc_eid=32e5f0f748).
Redux is the premier contemporary art venue in South Carolina offering opportunities for emerging to established visual artists to participate in five to six-week long exhibitions in a state-of-the-art exhibition space located in historic downtown Charleston. Eight exhibitions are hosted annually to encourage the innovative collaboration between a broad range of artists, curators, and educational and cultural organizations, while highlighting the work and ideas of emerging artists based locally, nationally, and internationally. Through unique and engaging formats, and related educational programs, Redux connects and promotes emerging, visual artists in the advancement of their artistic practices and careers, while increasing access to and understanding of emerging contemporary art to growing audiences.
Archive for January, 2022
Redux Contemporary Arts Center in Charleston, SC, Calls for Exhibition Proposals – Deadline – Feb. 25, 2022
January 16, 2022South Carolina Watermedia Society is Looking for an Executive Manager – Apply by Feb. 15, 2022
January 16, 2022The South Carolina Watermedia Society (SCWS) seeks a part-time Executive Manager (EM) to lead managerial and administrative services for the organization. The EM works with the Society’s officers and support personnel to oversee and execute activities and events. The EM serves as the primary liaison between the Board and Society members.
To learn more about the position, its responsibilities, and how to apply, click the link below. Applications close February 15, 2022.
Learn more at (https://scwatermedia.com/job-opportunities/).
South Carolina Watermedia Society is Calling for Submissions for “2022 Spring Digital Show” – Deadline Apr.3 – May 1, 2022
January 7, 2022Submissions for the “2022 Spring Digital Show” is scheduled to open on CaFÉ by Sunday, April 3 and will close Sunday, May 1, 2022. The show and awards will be posted on our website by Sunday, May 14, 2022. As a reminder, this show is exclusive to SCWS members. To renew your membership or join the society for the first time, visit our webpage at (https://scwatermedia.com/membership) to complete the information form and payment process.
Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir, NC, Announces Winners of the “Exposures Photography Competition”
January 6, 2022The Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir, NC, is pleased to announce the winners of the “Exposures Photography Competition”, as judged by Ben Erlandson, Ph.D.
For over 30 years, the Alleghany County NC resident has shot photography and created multimedia works. His award-winning photography has been featured in solo and juried shows, and published in various journals. His motion-based, animated films also have been featured and awarded at several film festivals. In 2020, one of Ben’s photos was selected as the inaugural Conservation Award winner by the Appalachian Mountain Club. Erlandson holds degrees from UNCA, Emerson College, and Arizona State University.
Best of Show ($400) – “Yellow Fork Falls in Spring” by Mike Koenig, Caldwell County
Second Place ($200) – “Black Lives Matter” by Mitzi Gellman, Catawba County
Third Place ($100) – “Calla Passion” by Ron Schwartz, Caldwell County
Judge’s Merit Awards ($25 each) –
“Dalton” by Thomas Thielemann, Caldwell County
“Smith Rock’s Gleam” by Jordan K. Ellis, Catawba County
“The Treasure of Wilson’s Creek” by Lonnie Webster, Watauga County
Due to the continuing effects of COVID-19, no opening reception will be held. The Caldwell Arts Council is located at 601 College Ave SW in Lenoir, NC, and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
For further information call the Council at 828/754-2486 or visit (https://www.caldwellarts.com).
Greenville Center for Creative Arts in Greenville, SC, Calls for Community Gallery Exhibit Proposals – Deadline Feb. 25, 2022
January 6, 2022Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) established its Community Gallery to provide a venue that introduces Upstate South Carolina artists to a broader audience. We are excited to invite artists (18+) and community-based organizations to submit artwork or collaborative art project ideas for an opportunity to exhibit in both solo and group shows.
GCCA is currently seeking proposals to fill our 2022 – 2023 Community Gallery exhibition schedule. Our Community Gallery provides approximately 135 linear feet of exhibition space and features the work of local, Upstate South Carolina artists. Each exhibition runs for approximately two months and includes assistance with installation.
Simply complete our free, easy online application form to be considered. GCCA will not accept exhibition proposals submitted via email or mail. A proposal submission does not guarantee acceptance for an exhibition in GCCA’s Community Gallery. Additional information and instructions are available on our website.
Community Gallery Exhibition proposals must be submitted by Friday, February 25, 2022 at 11:59 PM
Please note that the Community Gallery is a separate gallery from the Main Gallery. The Main Gallery has its own proposal process which you can view here (https://www.artcentergreenville.org/maingallery-exhibitionproposal?utm_source=GCCA+Email+List&utm_campaign=67c1037884-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_05_20_01_18_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_48d3372785-67c1037884-166557057).
Contact Gallery Manager Ben Tarcson by e-mail at (ben@artcentergreenville.org) if you have any questions or need assistance with the webform.
Submit a Proposal at (https://www.artcentergreenville.org/community-gallery-proposals?utm_source=GCCA+Email+List&utm_campaign=67c1037884-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_05_20_01_18_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_48d3372785-67c1037884-166557057).
Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, Seeks Sculptors for Annual Rosen Sculpture Competition – Deadline February 25, 2022
January 5, 2022The nationally recognized Rosen Sculpture Competition & Exhibition has showcased contemporary American sculpture in outdoor settings across the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, for the last 35 years. This ongoing tradition always brings a diversity of sculpture to campus. From whimsical to profound, artists express three-dimensional concepts with expert craftmanship utilizing a variety of materials, designs and techniques to create a phenomenal array of contemporary sculptures.
The call for entries for the 36th annual competition is open from January 10 to February 25, 2022 and is open to artists (professional, amateur, student) currently residing in the USA who are 18 years of age or older. Ten (10) completed works will be chosen for installation on Appalachian’s campus. All artists whose works are installed will receive an honorarium and the top three artists will also receive cash prizes as follows: $3,500 for First Place, $2,500 for Second Place and $1,500 for Third Place. For competition guidelines and entry procedures, as well as program archives, visit (https://tcva.org/event/36th-rosen-outdoor-sculpture-competition-and-exhibition/).
The selected sculptures will be installed in May 2022. On Saturday July 9th, art enthusiasts will be invited to attend the Annual Rosen Sculpture Walk with the Juror which will include an informative tour as well as an announcement of the winners.
This year’s competition juror is Elizabeth Brim. Brim is a sculptor who uses traditional and innovative blacksmithing techniques and is best known for feminine imagery in her ironwork. A native of Columbus, Georgia, she graduated with an MFA in printmaking before studying and working with a variety of materials at the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. Quite unexpectedly, she fell in love with iron. With a unique juxtaposition of the feminine and the ferrous, Brim transforms the frilly dresses, fairy tales, and gender expectations of her childhood into remarkable works of social commentary. Brim is also a teacher and lives in western North Carolina.
Last year’s winning sculpture, Hoodoos, was created by Joan Benefiel, Brooklyn, NY. The hand-tinted seaglass resin figures are dramatic in their amorphic shape and translucency and sit elegantly atop COR-TEN pedestals. Maps are available at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts or online at (tcva.org).
This national juried competition is presented by An Appalachian Summer Festival and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and is made possible by the generous support of the Martin and Doris Rosen Giving Fund/Debbie Rosen Davidson and David Rosen and the Charles and Nancy Rosenblatt Foundation.
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, named for university benefactors Robert and Lillian Turchin, fulfills Appalachian State University’s long-held mission of providing a home for world-class visual arts programming. The largest facility of its kind in the region, the center presents exhibition, education and collection programs that support the university’s role as a key educational, cultural and service resource. The center presents multi-dimensional exhibits and programs and is a dynamic presence in the community, creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the power and excitement of the visual arts. Its seven galleries host changing exhibitions featuring local, regional, national and international artists.
The Turchin Center is located at 423 West King St., in Boone. Hours are 10am – 6pm, Tues. – Thurs. and Saturday, and Noon – 8pm, Friday. The Center is closed Sunday and Monday, and observes all university holidays. Admission is always free, although donations are gratefully accepted.
For general inquiries, to be added to the mailing or e-news list, to obtain donor program details or to schedule a tour, call 828/262-3017, e-mail to (turchincenter@appstate.edu) or visit (tcva.org). The Turchin Center can also be followed on Facebook and Twitter @TurchinCenter.
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