Calls to Visual Artists

Donations needed for the Florida Public Relations Association Annual Roast & Toast Dinner (Deadline: August 18, 2008) The Florida Public Relations Association is looking for donations for silent auction donations for their signature fundraising event. The event is attended by 400 of Tallahassee’s most prominent business and community and leaders and will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at The University Center Club. Proceeds from the auction fund scholarships for FAMU and FSU students. No item is too big or too small! For more information, please contact Erica at (850) 222-1996. Art of Giving: Holidays at LeMoyne (Deadline: August 29, 2008) The Art of Giving: Holidays Exhibition and Sale at the LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts will run from November 27 to December 24, 2008 and is open to all local artists to submit two or three dimensional works. The works must be priced from $25- 500 and be available for “pay and take” purchase. Contact [email protected] for more information or an application form or visit www.lemoyne.org for further information. Out of Pocket II: a small art invitational at the Gadsden Arts Center (Commitment Deadline: August 31, 2008) You are invited to participate in Out of Pocket II: small art invitational, an exhibition of small art at the Gadsden Arts Center. The concept for the exhibition is to showcase area artists’ works created on a smaller scale (Image size not to exceed 25 square inches 3D may not exceed 8” x 8” x 8” including base) so that they may be affordably priced, between $50 - $250, and thus accessible to a broader audience. Each artist who chooses to participate in this non-juried invitational is asked to submit three pieces for the exhibition running from October 10 to November 2, 2008. Go to www.gadsdenarts.org to download an application or call (850) 875-4866 for more information. 20th Annual Art in Gadsden (Commitment Deadline: September 5, 2008) If you are an artist living within 200 miles of Quincy, Florida, you are invited to apply to participate in the 20th Annual Art in Gadsden juried exhibition and sale of fine art at the Gadsden Arts Center. This regional exhibition draws visitors and patrons from across the region each year, showcasing art from over 100 selected artists. New and returning, established and emerging artists are welcome to apply. The show runs from November 14 to December 27, 2008. Go to www.gadsdenarts.org to download an application or call (850) 875-4866 for more information. Design the Florida Horse Park License Plate (Not Specified) The Park is applying for a Florida specialty license plate! Everyone is very excited about the plate, but there is still one question...What will it look like? Turn your great idea into art and win $1000! Visit www.flhorsepark.com for the contest guidelines and entry form. Cafe Shalom at Temple Israel (Deadline: Not Specified) Temple Israel's soon to be opening Cafe Shalom is seeking local artist works and Jewish art. Modern and contemporary especially, though will consider others. Artists can include an information blurb and price if selling the piece that will be displayed along with the artwork. Please send picture/description to: [email protected] or call Terry Kant at (850) 877-2121. The Cafe will be open part-time to begin with. Muralist willing to donate time also sought. Prickly Pear Gallery in Railroad Square Art Park (Deadline: Not Specified) Call for Artists and Crafters: A new gallery/gift shop opening soon in RailRoad Square Art Park. We are looking for all kinds of handcrafts and artwork for our store (candle makers, yard art, metal work, textiles, jewelry, etc, etc). There are a few remaining spaces for painters and photographers also. If you are interested in selling your work in the Prickly Pear Gallery please email [email protected] and please describe your art/craft and include photos.