Artists Opportunities
Check out these shows, exhibitions, & art fairs
Howard Alan Events 2009 Winter/Spring Schedule

January 3 & 4, 2009 - 21st Annual Las Olas Art Fair Part I
January 3 & 4, 2009 - Ft Myers: The Art Fair at Bell Tower  **NEW
SHOW**
January 10 & 11, 2009 - 22nd Annual Boca Fest
January 10 & 11, 2009 - 12th Annual Downtown Dunedin Art Festival
January 17 & 18, 2009 - 20th Anniversary Downtown Delray Beach
Festival of the Arts
January 17 & 18, 2009 - 19th Annual Indialantic Art Festival
January 24 & 25, 2009 - 2nd Annual Downtown St. Petersburg Art
Festival at BayWalk
January 31 & February 1, 2009 - 6th Annual St. Armands Circle Art
Festival
January 31 & February 1, 2009 - 15th Annual St. Pete Beach Corey
Area Art & Craft Fair
February 7 & 8, 2009 - 8th Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts
February 14 & 15, 2009 - 21st Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival
of the Arts
February 21 & 22, 2009 - 3rd Annual Coconut Point Art Festival
(Estero)
February 28 & March 1, 2009 - 12th Annual San Marco Art Festival
February 28 & March 1, 2009 - 19th Annual Downtown Stuart Art
Festival
March 7 & 8, 2009 - 21st Annual Las Olas Art Fair Part II
March 7 & 8, 2009 - 8th Annual Downtown Venice Art Classic
March 14 & 15, 2009 - 21st Annual Jupiter Art Fest by the Sea
March 21 & 22, 2009 - 45th Annual Key Biscayne Art Festival
March 21 & 22, 2009 - 5th Annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts
March 28 & 29, 2009 - 21st Annual Downtown Naples Festival of the
Arts
April 4 & 5, 2009 - 20th Anniversary Hyde Park Village Art Fair **NEW
DATE**
April 25 & 26, 2009 - 31st Annual Siesta Fiesta


Other great events
h 12 month's gallery representation with hundreds of
thousands of website hits each month. Artists are free to
sell and exhibit their work in other venues at the same time.
International Online Juried Art
Exhibitions: "10th Annual Landscape"
DEADLINE: Jun 8, 2008; "8th
Annual Summer All Media"
DEADLINE: Jul 8, 2008;
"10th Annual Photographic Processes"
DEADLINE: Aug 8, 2008;
"10th Annual Abstraction"
DEADLINE: Sep 8, 2008;
"10th Annual Painting, Drawing, Photography & Print"
DEADLINE: Oct 8, 2008;
"6th Annual Color: Bold/Subtle"
DEADLINE: Nov 8, 2008;
"11th Annual All Media"
DEADLINE: Dec 8, 2008;
"11th Annual Realism"
DEADLINE: Jan 8, 2009.
For a prospectus please contact: Upstream People Gallery,
5607 Howard St, Omaha NE 68106-1257 USA; OR call:
402-991-4741; OR
email the gallery at: shows@upstreampeopl egallery. com;
OR download
next upcoming show at:
http://www.upstream peoplegallery. com/schedule/
default.asp

July 31, 2008 Free Monthly Art Contests for Cash Prizes
Compete with other artists and photographers in our free
monthly art contests for cash and other great prizes. A
Singular Creation provides a free online venue to
showcase your art and photography. Your images will be
juried by our panel, as well as rated by our visitors.
Winners will be selected accordingly. We will start the cash
pot at a different amount, depending on the theme. In
addition to cash prizes, we will award various prizes
donated by our sponsors. Also, all winners will be featured
on our website and in our e-newsletters sent to over 5,000
subscribers. Official Showdown web page:
http://www.asingula rcreation. com/showdown. htm

June 14, 2008 I (PRONOUN) Projekt30 is accepting
self-portraits for our upcoming juried show "I (pronoun)".
This show will consist entirely of self-portraits, though what
can be considered a "self-portrait" will be broadly
interpreted so as to allow artists of all styles and disciplines
to participate. The exhibition will be publicly juried, meaning
all artwork submitted will be presented online prior to the
exhibition so visitors of Projekt30 may help select which
artists will be included. The final exhibition will include 30
artists. Deadline: July 14, 2008 Publicly Juried: July 18,
2008 - August 5, 2008 Opens: August 8, 2008 Fee: $35
for up to 10 images. For a complete prospectus go to:
http://www.projekt3 0.com/i_prospect us.html


STRANGE FIGURATIONS A thematic exhibition open to all
interpretations of the concept, Strange Figurations. Open
to all figurative styles from the realist to the surreal and
visionary. Open to all media. 72" maximum dimension.
The
exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery,
September 4 - 27, 2008.
$1300 magazine publication award. On-line entry form at:
http://www.slowart. com/prospectus/ figure.htm, or email:
slowart@aol. com, or send SASE to: SlowArt Productions,
123 Warren St,
Hudson NY 12534

SEEKING ARTISTS Placerville, CA. National Juried
42nd Annual Mother Lode Art Show, Aug 10-24.
July 1, 2008,
deadline. All media except crafts,
photography and digital imagery. Anticipated $4,000 in
awards. Juror: Terry Miura, Judge: Kathleen Dunphy. For a
prospectus send an SASE to: PAA, Box 905, Placerville CA
95667 OR
http://www.placervi llearts.com

May 31, 2008 INTERNATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW Held
October 3-31,
2008. Artists 18 years and older, working in all 2D and 3D
art media, are invited to submit slides or digital entries.
This exhibition is limited to original, fine arts only. "Caught
in the Act" seeks the moment of the numinous, the
captured instant that reveals and questions what is hidden.
Artists should be aware that the exhibit is open to the
general public and artwork must be viewable for all ages.
Prizes include a $2,000 purchase prize as well as
numerous other prizes. Entry fee. For a prospectus and
entry form send a SASE to:
Caught in the Act, Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar
Lane,
Northbrook IL 60062 OR 847-272-7074 OR
http://www.northbro ok.info/lib_ caught.php OR
artshow.npl@ sbcglobal. net

June 1, 2008 JULY JURIED EXHIBITION Projekt30 is
accepting artwork for  our July 2008 exhibition. We are an
artist-run arts organization dedicated to promoting
emerging artists, one of the few online galleries in
continuous operation for over 5 years. The exhibition
will include thirty artists; invitations will be distributed to over
30,000 galleries, collectors, and artists. All artwork
submitted will be presented online prior to the exhibition so
visitors of Projekt30 may help select which artists will be
included in the exhibition. Visitors have the option of
contacting any participating artist with feedback or
opportunities. Unlike other juried exhibitions, all
participants receive exposure. Opens: June 1, 2008.
Fee varies: $35 for 10 images, free for members. Go to:
http://www.projekt3 0.com for more details.

June 1,2008 INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION ALL
ARTISTS invited to send images for the 14th Annual
International Juried Exhibition in Chelsea NYC. Juror:
Chakaia Booker. All media accepted. Submit 3 images with
$30 ($5 for each additional image) Winner will be awarded
solo show in our adjacent gallery concurrent with this
exhibition. Exhibit dates: July 17 - August 13, 2008. For
application and prospectus send SASE to: SOHO20
Chelsea Gallery, 511 W 25th St #605, New York NY 10001
OR 212-367-8994 OR
http://soho20galler y.com/juried. htm

June 2, 2008 NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION September
14 - October 11, 2008. Juror: Ellen Harris, Former ED of
Aperture Foundation, New York City, Former Deputy
Director of the Museum of Modern Art. Best in Show:
$1,000 plus 2009 Solo Exhibit in AI&G Foyer Gallery. Two
Awards of Excellence: $500 each, Three Honorable
Mentions. Open Media. 2D artists submit up to 3 digital
images (no slides). 3D artists submit up to 2 digital images
each for up to 3 artworks (no slides) Entry fee. For a
prospectus send an SASE to: Art Institute & Gallery, Box
193, Salisbury MD 21801 OR 410-546-4748 OR
http://www.artinsti tuteandgallery. org

June 10, 2008 Artoconecto presents an explosive new
show, A-B(o)MB: an internationally- juried pre-Basel
showcase of new and emerging local, national, and
international artists, located at the historic Bakehouse
Arts Complex in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District of
Miami, FL. Open to all artists working in all media, this
exhibition is devoted to the discovery and introduction of
cutting-edge visual and performance art, and will feature
Recent Works by each artist represented. The jury process
will include a panel of art professionals, with the opening
reception to be held on October 11, 2008. Jury Prize
winner(s) will have their work shown during Art
Basel/Miami Beach week in December. Deadline for entries
is September 5, 2008. For Entry Form/Guidelines, please
go to: www.artoconecto. org. This exciting show is
presented by Artoconecto, a 501(c)3 arts non-profit, and a
National Endowment for the Arts grantee in 2001-2003 in
Washington, DC. For more info on Bakehouse, please
visit: www.bacfl.org. Artoconecto. ...plug in
June 10, 2008 CALADAN GALLERY presents a juried
exhibition entitled "The HUMAN Condition". We celebrate,
mourn, express, repress, attend ritual, tempt anarchy,
organize and destroy. Let loose to create havoc on the
planet, or to rise above the occasion to reflect and
encourage life, we are as children unattended (or are we?).
This exhibition explores ourselves in the most ironic
incarnations, or as simple as reality without our
attachments. All mediums except video are eligible. Please
go to: www.caladangallery. com to download prospectus
(click on "enter your artwork") OR write to: Caladan Gallery,
Box 391939, Cambridge MA 02139 OR call: 617-838-8929
for more information.

June 13, 2008 The 15th Annual Porter Fleming Writing
Competition. Four categories: Script-writing, Fiction,
Nonfiction and Poetry. Open to residents of GA, FL, AL, SC
and NC. $11,200 in awards. Entry fee is $10. For entry
form go to: www.artsintheheart. com OR send SASE to:
Greater Augusta Arts Council (PF), Box 1776, Augusta GA
30903 OR www.AugustaArts. com

June 15, 2008 VERMONT FULL ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS
Year-round 2-12 week independent residencies. Residents
receive private studios, rooms and
3 meals daily, plus access to prominent Visiting Artists
offering slide talks and studio visits. Varieties of fellowships
include all artists and writers, artists/writers with mobility
restriction. Contact: Vermont Studio Center, Box 613,
Johnson VT 05656 OR 802-635-2727 OR
http://www.vermonst udiocenter. org OR
info@vermontstudiocenter.org

June 30, 2008 2008 Art Kudos International Juried Art
Competition. Now accepting entries for the 4th annual Art
Kudos International Juried Art Competition. Cash awards
totaling $3,400. Juror: Pang-Chieh Hsu, recipient of the
prestigious Joan Mitchell Foundation Fellowship and
an instructor at Armstrong Atlantic State University. Open
to all artists 18 or older. Eligible media include: acrylics, oils,
watercolors, pastels, drawings, printmaking, photography,
digital art, sculpture, and mixed media. Selected finalists will
appear in an online-only exhibit at www.artkudos. com
beginning August 15th. $30 for 3 images (slides, photos,
JPEGs, or TIFFs). Deadline for submissions: June 30,
2008. For details and an entry form, please visit:
http://www.artshow. com/artKudos

June 30, 2008 SCULPTURE COMPETITION Now accepting
submissions from North American sculptors for annual
public art exhibition, Sept 2008 - Aug 2009. Three artists
will be selected to exhibit 4-5 works each (depending on
size). Each artist will receive $5,000 honorarium. Only
completed, maintenance- free works will be considered.
Work must be able to be anchored to concrete. Submit
slides or digital images of 5-10 available works, 1-3 views
each, resume, and artist statement to: Polk Museum of Art
Lakeland Sculpture Invitational, 800 E Palmetto St,
Lakeland FL 33801 OR 863-688-7743x241 OR
http://www.PolkMuse umofArt.org OR
Tbehrens@PolkMuseum ofArt.org

July 1, 2008 NATIONAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION Ninth
Annual Will's Creek Survey (Sept. 4 - Oct. 3, 2008). Juror:
Sarah Newman, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art,
Corcoran Gallery of Art. Two slides/or jpegs on CD, $25.
Best of Show $1000, projected awards $5000+. Download
entry form at: www.alleganyartscou ncil.org OR contact:
Allegany Arts Council, 52 Baltimore St, Cumberland MD
21502 OR 301-777-2787 OR arts@allconet. org

July 15, 2008 PHOTOGRAPHERS - Soho Photo Gallery
invites entries to its Fourth Annual Alternative Processes
Juried Competition, November 6-29, open to US residents
at least 18 years of age. Alternative processes include:
Cyanotype, Van Dyke, Platinum/palladium, Polaroid
Transfer, and other alternative forms. Deadline for
submission: August 1; $40 for 5 submissions. Prospectus,
including guidelines and entry form, on Gallery's website:
www.sohophoto. com, OR by sending SASE to: Soho Photo
Gallery, 15 White St, New York NY 10013

August 1, 2008 Call For Entries: The Art Renewal Center's
International 2008 ARC Salon 5th Annual Competition.
Over $44,000 in cash awards with $10,000 Best in Show.
Jury of Awards: Nelson Shanks, Gabriel P. Weisberg, Paul
W. McCormack and Fred Ross. Win international
recognition overnight and have your work seen by 5.5
million yearly visitors. Visit: www.artrenewal. org for a
prospectus, or send a #10 SASE to: Art Renewal Center,
Box 837, Glenham NY 12527 OR Inquiries may be
addressed to Katie O'Hagan at: arcprograms@ artrenewal.
org

December 1, 2008 MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL
STUDIES in ART THERAPY at the SCHOOL of VISUAL
ARTS The School of Visual Arts' artistic and academic
tradition as the largest independent undergraduate art
college in the country makes it an exceptional site for
graduate education in art therapy. In addition, the diversity
of New York City's population and excellence of its art
institutions, health care facilities and community
organizations offers students vast opportunities for
artistic development and clinical application. MPS Art
Therapy at SVA is a full-time, 2-year, 60 credit program
with a 16-hour per week on-site internship component.
Second year students choose from two unique
specialization tracks. For More Information Contact:
Deborah Farber, MPS Art Therapy Dept, School of Visual
Arts, 209 East 23rd St, New York NY 10010 OR
212-592-2610 OR www.sva.edu/ arttherapy OR
arttherapy@sva. edu
American Craft Endeavors 2009 Winter / Spring Schedule
JANUARY:
01/03/09 - 01/04/09: 8th Annual The Villages Craft Festival
01/10/09 - 01/11/09: 12th Annual Punta Gorda Craft Festival
01/17/09 - 01/18/09: Seaside Craft Fair on Hollywood Beach **NEW
SHOW**
01/24/09 - 01/25/09: 2nd Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival **NEW
DATE**
01/31/09 - 02/01/09: 15th Annual St. Pete Beach Corey Area Art & Craft
Festival

FEBRUARY:
02/07/09 - 02/08/09: 15th Annual Siesta Fiesta Craft Fair
02/14/09 - 02/15/09: Weston Art & Craft Fair at the Weston Town Center
**NEW SHOW**
02/21/09 - 02/22/09: 17th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival
02/28/09 - 03/01/09: 12th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival

MARCH:
03/07/09 - 03/08/09: 2nd Annual Historic Downtown Sebring Craft Festival
**NEW DATE**
03/14/09 - 03/15/09: 13th Annual Lauderdale by the Sea Craft Festival
03/21/09 - 03/22/09: 5th Annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts
03/28/09 - 03/29/09: 7th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival

APRIL:
04/04/09 - 04/05/09: 6th Annual St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival
04/11/09 - 04/12/09: 13th Annual The Villages Easter Weekend Craft
Festival
04/18/09 - 04/19/09: 8th Annual Downtown Naples Craft Festival
04/25/09 - 04/26/09: 31st Annual Siesta Fiesta

MAY:
05/02/09 - 05/03/09: 3rd Annual Seaside Craft Fair on Hollywood Beach
05/16/09 - 05/17/09: 12th Annual Downtown Stuart Craft Fair
05/23/09 - 05/24/09: 12th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival
05/30/09 - 05/31/09: 6th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair