CaFE Calls for Artists around Texas

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Madeley National

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7070

Call Type: Competitions
Eligibility: National
State: Texas
Fee: $35.00 (Madeley National)
Entry Deadline: 12/20/19
Days remaining to deadline: 7
Time to take a breath! We are giving you an extra week to enter the Madeley National 5th Annual Juried Art Competition held in Conroe, Texas, part of the greater Houston area. $6000 in cash prizes will be awarded: $1,500 to Best of Show, TWO first place winners of $1000 each, TWO second place winners of $750 each and TWO third place winners of $500 each.  Juried artwork will be chosen from TWO categories. Artists may enter into one or both categories: PAINTING/DRAWING (Category #1) includes Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Graphite, Charcoal, Pen and Ink, Pastel, Colored Pencil or ALL OTHER MEDIA (Category #2) includes Mixed Media, Photography, Digital Art, Sculpture, Studio Fine Crafts. No Jewelry. Jurors are Texas based Professional Artist and Gallery Owner Karen Vernon and Art Rep and Consultant Jennifer Perlow from Denver, CO. Enter by December 20, 2019 for the March 5-28, 2020 exhibition. The Madeley National is a family friendly exhibit hosted by the Conroe Art League.
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43rd International Watermedia Exhibition

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=6936

Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: International
State: Texas
Fee: $35.00 (Entry fee for first piece 43rd International Watermedia Exhibition)
Entry Deadline: 12/30/19
Days remaining to deadline: 17
Event Dates: 3/8/20 – 4/2/20

The 43rd Annual International Watermedia Exhibition (IWE) will highlight the artistic excellence of its global participants in a gallery exhibit held in Houston’s popular Museum District. In March 2020, selected entries will receive maximum exposure at our juried, month-long exhibit and have an opportunity to win generous awards from our sponsors. This year highly sought after Eric Wiegardt is the Juror and Instructor. Through media partners, strong public relations and advertising, the 43rd IWE is intended to help promote and provide optimal exposure for outstanding international artists who excel in water media. 

Founded in 1975, the Watercolor Art Society – Houston (WAS-H) is known for its extraordinary achievements in bringing water media artwork to the greater Houston area. The only watermedia nonprofit in Houston, WAS-H offers exceptional exhibitions, dedicated community outreach, and educational programs provided by world class instructors.



Women & Their Work Solo Exhibition Series

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7218

Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: Regional
State: Texas
Fee: $15.00 (Women & Their Work Solo Exhibition Series)
Entry Deadline: 1/10/20
Days remaining to deadline: 28

Seeking applications from women artists in Texas who break new ground in their approach to form, content, and ideas. Six-week solo exhibitions to occur August 2020 and Nov 2020 – Dec 2021.



2020 Art Jewelry Forum Young Artist Award

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=6778

Call Type: Award
Eligibility: International
State: Texas
Fee: $35.00 (2020 Art Jewelry Forum Young Artist Award)
Entry Deadline: 1/12/20
Days remaining to deadline: 30
The purpose of the Art Jewelry Forum’s (AJF) Young Artist Award is to acknowledge promise, innovation, and individuality in the work of an artist who is early in his or her career, has created an independent body of work, shows potential for continuing to create new work, and is rigorous in their approach to create and produce new/exciting/thoughtful viewpoints.  The award is also intended to advance the career of a promising artist. The award consists of an unrestricted cash award of $7,500. Additional information about the Art Jewelry Forum and this award can be found on the AJF website: www.artjewelryforum.org.


Gabriel Prize

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7090

Call Type: Award
Eligibility: National
State: Texas
Entry Deadline: 1/17/20
Days remaining to deadline: 35
Each year, the Western European Architecture Foundation awards the Gabriel Prize-a $20,000 grant for the study of classical architecture and landscape in France. Prize winners embark on a three-month itinerary of their own devising. While abroad, Gabriel laureates focus on some particular aspect of French architecture: for one recent laureate that meant the monastic cloisters of provincial France; for another, the arcades of Paris. Whatever their individual program, prize-winners work closely with the Foundation’s European representative, a Parisian architect who is available for regular criticism and discussion. This provides one constant in the laureates’ time abroad. Drawing provides another. Prize winners spend much of their sabbatical sketching, measuring, and, in the course of three months, producing three large drawings. In the process, each laureate comes to know some of the masterpieces of France.



Texas National Competition & Exhibition 2020

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7052

Call Type: Competitions
Eligibility: National
State: Texas
Fee: $35.00 (Texas National Competition & Exhibition 2020)
Entry Deadline: 1/19/20
Days remaining to deadline: 37
Event Dates: 4/13/20 – 6/8/20
Texas National 2020 Art Competition & Exhibition

Nacogdoches, TX

Exhibition Dates: April 18 – June 13, 2020.                       

The Juror: Annette Lawrence, Professor of Art, UNT. Awards: 1st – $2,000; 2nd – $1,000; 3rd – $500; Honorable Mentions



16th Annual Sculpture Garden – Arts Council Wichita Fall

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7269

Call Type: Competitions
Eligibility: International
State: Texas
Fee: $25.00 (16th Annual Sculpture Garden – Arts Council Wichita Falls)
Entry Deadline: 1/22/20
Days remaining to deadline: 40
Event Dates: 5/9/20 – 5/7/21

The Arts Council Wichita Falls’ year-long Sculpture Garden Exhibition at the Kemp Center for the Arts is in its 16th year. The juror will accept between 8 and 10 pieces for exhibition. Artwork is exhibited for 12 months.  In addition to installation stipends, there will be three cash prizes awarded by the juror/judge at the time of installation.

All forms of outdoor sculpture will be considered, provided it meets the requirements of the prospectus.  The exhibit space surrounds a public building; artwork will be placed throughout the site at the sole discretion of the contracted installer and Arts Council staff. The juror for this event is Houston artist Susan Budge.  Ms. Budge’s resume and work can be seen on her website here: susanbudge.com.

Installation Location:
The Kemp Center For The Arts
1300 Lamar
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Contact [email protected] for further information.

The Arts Council Wichita Falls is a 501(c)(3) organization. ……



7265 Pre-Qualified Artist List

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=6896

Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: National
State: Texas
Fee: $45.00 (7265 Pre-Qualified Artist List)
Entry Deadline: 1/26/20
Days remaining to deadline: 44
Number of Applications Allowed: 2

The City of Denton, Texas and its Public Art Committee seek exceptional, established public artists working in a variety of visual media and artistic approaches for its 2020-2022 Pre-Qualified National Artist List. Selected artists or artist teams from the list may be contracted to design and fabricate artwork for eligible Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and other Public Art projects of various scopes, timelines, and budgets throughout the City of Denton. Certain projects may offer opportunities for an artist to work as part of the sponsor project design team.



23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7097

Call Type: Competitions
Eligibility: International
State: Texas
Fee: $20.00 (23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition)
Entry Deadline: 1/30/20
Days remaining to deadline: 48
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is seeking entries from the United States, Mexico, and Canada of ceramic art for the 23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition, to be exhibited from April 17, 2020 to June 28, 2020.  

Juror: Jo Lauria–Independent scholar and curator, mentor faculty member at Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA



Granbury Wine Walk 2020

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=5691

Call Type: Unspecified
Eligibility: Regional
State: Texas
Fee: $10.00 (Granbury Wine Walk 2020)
Entry Deadline: 3/1/20
Days remaining to deadline: 79
Meet the Makers at Granbury Wine Walk 2020
Celebrating 11 Years of Texas Wine, Art, Food and Music
Friday, April 24, 2020 from 2:00-8:00 and Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 11:00-7:00
This popular 2 day event showcases the best of Texas producers, artists and makers.  The wine walk is located in beautiful downtown Granbury, Texas  and is attended by 4500-5000 enthusiastic festival goers!



Summer 2020 College Station Artist in Residence

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7199

Call Type: Residencies
Eligibility: National
State: Texas
Fee: $10.00 (Summer 2020 College Station Artist in Residence)
Entry Deadline: 3/1/20
Days remaining to deadline: 79
The Arts Council is excited to present its eighth summer Artist in Residence opportunity, open to students or recently-graduated artists. The Artist in Residence will have an opportunity to live in College Station, create artwork in a studio, receive mentoring from area artists, and have their own gallery show at the conclusion of their residency. Twin City Properities will provide an unfurnished 2-bedroom apartment free of charge, and The Arts Council will provide a $500 stipend and access to a studio space free of charge.



Bryan Artist in Residency Program 2020-2021

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7104

Call Type: Residencies
Eligibility: International
State: Texas
Fee: $20.00 (Bryan Artist in Residency Program)
Entry Deadline: 3/1/20
Days remaining to deadline: 79

The Bryan Artist in Residence will have an opportunity to live and work in one of the newly-built Kasparov Lofts, generously donated by BCS Modern. This program allows the artist to spend their time creating, experimenting, adding to their portfolio, while also providing the artist their own retail space. The term of each residency is roughly one year, May to May. The selected artist will live in a 750 square foot apartment with a downstairs work/retail area.  Housing will include utilities (water, electricity, and internet). The artist will also receive a $3,000 stipend from The Arts Council to assist with groceries, fuel, and supply purchases, paid in full at the beginning of the residency.