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Call for entries for “Impressions: A Printmaking Exhibition” Juried Art Exhibition

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

Deep Valley Arts Collective invites artists to submit their artwork to “Impressions: A Printmaking Exhibition” to be held at MEDIUM Art Gallery in Ukiah from May 5 through June 25, 2023. Based on the principle of transferring images from a matrix onto another surface, printmaking most often involves paper or fabric. Printmaking techniques include, but are not limited to: woodcut, linocut, etching, engraving, lithography, screenprinting, and letterpress. A jury will review and select the artwork. Applications will be assessed on three criteria: creativity, originality, and the visual/emotional impact of the image. The exhibition is open to all artists! To submit work please visit www.deepvalleyarts.org/call-for-entry. Deadline for entries is April 16th. Applicants will be notified by email beginning April 18th. Pieces chosen for in-person display at Medium Art Gallery in Ukiah have the option to be listed for sale with no commission fee. No entry fee, limit three entries per artist. Deadline for entries: Sunday, April 16th 2023, 11:59PM PDT Opening reception: Friday, May 5th 2023, 12:00-8:00PM PDT Show runs through Sunday, June 25, 2023 *Work should be framed with appropriate hardware for hanging or ready to display on a pedestal. For questions about getting work “hang-ready,” email us at info@deepvalleyarts.org For more information on submitting artwork, visit www.deepvalleyarts.org. MEDIUM Art Gallery is located inside the Pear Tree Center in Ukiah at 522 E. Perkins Street next to Rod’s Shoes. The Deep Valley Arts Collective is a Mendocino County-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that believes in the transformative power of making and experiencing art. Formed in 2020, our mission is to create a culture that nurtures artists’ development and success while contributing to the well-being of our community.

UKIAH RELEASES CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR YEAR-LONG PUBLIC ART PROJECT

Call for Artists ; Grants ; Opportunity

Posted: Mar 09, 2023

The City of Ukiah is seeking applications from artists from any discipline for a potential Artist Residency Program, funded by the Upstate California Creative Corps grant program, that will generate public art throughout the community over a one-year span. The City is preparing an application for these funds, but must first select artists to include in the application. If successful, funding will provide the selected artists a one-year art residency. The theme for the grant program is Community Cohesion and Empowerment and selected artists will be asked to work as part of an Art Residency Collaborative with a goal of producing individual works for public spaces using any medium that amplify one another and the theme. According to Mayor Mari Rodin, “The Upstate California Creative Corps program offers the opportunity for us to beautify our City and provide paid work for artists while addressing issues of social exclusion and disparities in opportunities for marginalized communities.” Although compensation for the selected residents will not be known until an award is made, it is hoped to be in the $15-$20,000 range per resident for the year; the number of artists selected will be based on the amount of funding awarded. The residency program will run from May 22, 2023 – May 21, 2024. FULL PDF with Application This call for artists is open to all artists, 18 years of age or older, who live or work in the Upstate Region of the California Creative Corps representing nineteen counties to the north and east of Mendocino County with preference given to applicants based on their proximity to the City of Ukiah. The selection committee for Upstate California Creative Corps will be looking for artists representing various demographics and artistic disciplines. Story tellers or spoken word artists who can incorporate intergenerational learning into their art and to speak to the community about the project are encouraged to apply. All projects will be approved through the City of Ukiah’s Public Art Policy. The Upstate California Creative Corps grant program, to be administered by the California Arts Council, will award through a competitive application process a total of $60 million to local governments from regions throughout the state for artist residencies. The funding is made possible by a statewide Creative Corps pilot program recommended by the Governor’s economic and jobs recovery task force. Applications are available by contacting the City of Ukiah’s Director of Community Services, Neil Davis at ndavis@cityofukiah.com or on the City’s Community Services page at https://cityofukiah.com/community-services/ Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager

Sculpture Gallery – Call for Entries

Call for Artists ; Opportunity

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

Deadline: March 31, 2023 Now accepting applications for the Sculpture Gallery at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens partners with the Arts Council of Mendocino County to present an exhibition of sculptures placed throughout the 47-acre botanical garden. The Sculpture Gallery features a rotating collection of up to 10 pieces placed throughout the Gardens. Our botanical garden sees more than 100,000 visitors each year who are able to enjoy the interaction between artwork, nature, and the changing seasons in an intimate setting connected by meandering paths and walkways. Seize the chance to showcase your artwork to a new audience… Not to mention the opportunity to exhibit amongst the dramatic blooms at our garden by the sea. ENTRY GUIDELINES This exhibition is site-specific in nature. There is no application fee to enter. You may enter up to three sculptures. If your sculpture includes multiple pieces but is meant to be exhibited together, please include it as one entry. The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and the Arts Council of Mendocino County are 501(c)3 organizations that partner to provide this mutually beneficial opportunity. We hope you will consider joining as a member or making a donation. We appreciate your support! Entries will be evaluated against the following criteria: Sculpture enhances and expands visitors’ experience of this unique place and inspires appreciation and thoughtfulness for nature Media and dimensions of sculpture harmonize with the gardens in all seasons Sculpture materials do not pose any risk to the garden ecosystem and are able to withstand or evolve with the outdoor setting and coastal environment over an extended exhibition period The Gardens is a family-friendly and inclusive venue; work must not violate the Gardens Diversity and Inclusion Policy. CONDITIONS Artists will receive a 60% commission of any sales. The remainder will be split between the ACMC and the MCBG. Artists are responsible for delivery and installation of work to the MCBG, delivery to the customer should it sell, and/or return to the artist at the end of the display period. Preferred location subject to MCBG approval. Staff reserves the right to relocate sculpture within the grounds. No artwork is to be displayed on the grassland or ocean bluffs. The majority of the pieces will be situated in the area inside the deer gates. Staff of the MCBG and ACMC are not able to provide maintenance support for sculptural work. Work should be able to withstand and/or evolve in outdoor weather conditions. You will be notified if your sculpture needs attention or maintenance. Upon installation, if a piece proves to be a hazard to guests or wildlife it is subject to relocation or removal. The costs from the site to the artist’s transportation vehicle to be equally borne by the artist and MCBG/ACMC. Preferred location subject to MCBG approval. Staff reserves the right to relocate sculpture within the grounds. No artwork is to be displayed on the grassland or ocean bluffs. The majority of the pieces will be situated in the area inside the deer gates. Preferred location subject to MCBG approval. Staff reserves the right to relocate sculpture within the grounds. No artwork is to be displayed on the grassland or ocean bluffs. The majority of the pieces will be situated in the area inside the deer gates. APPLY ONLINE NOW PDF APPLICATION TO DOWNLOAD & PRINT APPLICATIONS will be accepted through Friday, March 31, 2023. Please apply online. You can also print the application (download PDF here) and email the completed application and images to director@artsmendocino.org or mail to: Arts Council of Mendocino County Attn: MCBG Sculpture Gallery 309 East Perkins Street, Ukiah, CA 95482

OPPORTUNITY – Walmart Community Mural Program

Call for Artists ; Opportunity

Posted: Nov 29, 2022

NOW Art is working with Walmart on a community mural program as part of their store remodels. For this public art initiative, we are building a national artist directory where artists will be contacted for relevant mural projects. We want to find California-based artists to make culturally relevant murals to foster a sense of belonging for each store’s visitors, customers, and associates. MORE INFORMATION This opportunity will be done remotely so the ability to work digitally or translate traditional media into a high resolution is a must. Artists will not have to work on-site and can be paid up to $800 for completed commission work. We are looking for local or regional artists who can create murals for the various store locations in California. We strongly encourage artists from all backgrounds and levels of experience to contact us. Email KIM PHAN NGUYỄN: kimp@nowartla.org NOW Art is an award-winning 360° public art agency based in Los Angeles. We consult, curate and design contemporary public artworks, experiential activations, and iconic landmarks that reframe urban landscapes and inspire cultural, social and economic vitality. Our progressive approach intersects art, architecture, technology and culture.

"High Off the Land" Call for Artists - May 2023

Call for Artists ; Opportunity

Posted: Sep 29, 2022

Call to Artists! High Off the Land Curators Gary Martin & Laura Fogg A traveling exhibit about the effects of the cannabis industry on Mendocino County May 1 through August 7; May 6 -May 28, Willits Center for the Arts, June 3 – June 25 Art Center Ukiah & July 14 Gualala Arts Exhibit Statement Cannabis has a long and colorful history in Mendocino County, and it affects both residents and visitors in diverse ways. It has fueled our economy for years and has recently become legal. With 20/20 hindsight on half a century of local cannabis cultivation and use, it’s time to speak about the different aspects of how it speaks to all of us. We are asking artists to visually interpret their own experiences with cannabis. How has it affected you or your environment? We are looking for work in any visual medium, both two and three-dimensional. We welcome and encourage both positive and negative responses. This will be a juried show. Those deciding on pieces for the show will be David Burton of the Grace Hudson Museum and Allysum Wier of the Arts Council of Mendocino. This show will open in Willits Center for the Arts in May 2023 Art Center Ukiah in June 2023, and then Gualala Art Center in July 2023. The show, opens at Willits Center for the Arts on May 6, 2023 Directions, requirements, and General Info Please email a high-quality digital image of your entry (two images if it’s three-dimensional at 1200-pixels (4inch @ 300dpi)) along with your application form to gtm1950@gmail.com by March 24, 2023 Ten semi-finalists will be selected, which will be then juried for the final show by David Burton, the Grace Hudson Museum director, and Alyssum Wier, director of the Mendocino Arts Council. You will be notified by April 15th if you have been selected to be in the High Off the Lands Exhibit. If selected, drop off your artwork at Willits Center for the Arts on May 1, 2023, between 10 am – 4 pm. Please ensure all artwork is professionally prepared for hanging or display (no clip frames, etc.) and can be displayed with a minimum of effort. NO screws or anchor bolts will be used for hanging; if needed, modify your art to be hung by a wire picture hanger.) Art pick-up will be discussed upon acceptance to the exhibit

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