Call for Artists

The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery is now seeking artists for the development of its Art Advisory.Postmark by APRIL 6, 2011

The Art Advisory, a full service entity of the gallery, will assist private collectors, corporations, and healthcare facilities in transforming their home or office environments through the thoughtful integration of artwork to create spaces that enhance creativity, promote tranquility, and offer inspiration.

The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery currently seeks works by painters, photographers, sculptors, printmakers, muralists, installation and new media artists to support our developing advisory services and future projects. Chosen Advisory artists will work with the gallery to sell existing works or to create commissioned pieces specific to future clients' needs.

Complete the Call to Artists form and submit materials according to the set guidelines, postmarked by APRIL 6, 2011. For guidelines and Advisory Prospectus please see the gallery website: www.smithfarm.com/gallery.

Participating Jurors include: Rosana Azar, Creative Adventures; Myrtis Bedolla, Galerie Myrtis; Mary Early, Hemphill Fine Arts; Lillian Fitzgerald, National Institutes of Health; Helen Frederick, George Mason University School of Art and Design; Anne Marchand, Professional Artist; Foon Sham, University of Maryland College Park; Alec Simpson, Brentwood Arts Exchange at Gateway Arts Center; and Tim Tate, The Washington Glass School.


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Announcing New Artist-In-Residency Program 

The Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus of Montgomery College announces a new Artist in Residency Program. The Department of Visual Arts and Design is seeking proposals for residencies beginning in fall 2011. Artists will be provided studio space in the Morris and Gwendolyn Foundation Arts Center. Proposals are sought that will benefit, involve, or impact art students and members of the college community. Residency proposals lasting from one month up to two academic semesters will be considered. Application deadline for Fall 2011 Residencies is March 30, 2011. For full AIR Program information and Application Form please go to Montgomery College website and search “Visual Arts Artist in Residence” http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/artstp/exhibitions/air.html


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The National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) invites your support for the 9th Annual Art & Soul Charity Auction, "Masterful and Gifted" on Friday, June 3, 2011.

New to this year's event: downtown, Silver Spring location
Inaugural Youth Art Fair, " Gifted, Artistic, and Under 21"
Performances from some of the area's most talented musicians and dancers.
For more information on the event, click here.
 

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The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is looking for local and regional artists to display and sell their fine art and fine craft during the Bethesda Artist Market. Application and slides must be submitted by Friday, March 4, 2011

This year’s Market will take place on Saturday,  June 11 and Saturday, July 9, 2011.  The application is  available on www.bethesda.org.