Entries

Some Things Looming Fiber Arts Gallery and Studio
526 Washington St., Reading, PA
Submission deadline: February 25, 2012
Submit works for its salon-style exhibition, Refuse / reseen that is part of the larger FiberPhiladelphia 2012 biennial celebration that runs from March through May involving many artists, gallery exhibitions, major art institutions and numerous independent venues. The entry fee is $35 and the "Best in Show" winner will be awarded $258 and his or her own show at Some Things Looming during the 2012-2013 exhibit season. The exhibit will run from April 14 - June 2, 2012 and artists will be notified about selected works beginning March 10. See full entry details here.

OperaLancaster
411 W. King St., Lancaster, PA
Submission deadline: February 26, 2012
Auditions will be held February 26 for the role of Lieutenant Pinkerton in OperaLancaster's performance of Madama Butterfly. Madama Butterfly will take place at the Roschel Performing Arts Center from May 3-6, 2012. For more information, e-mail OperaLancaster at info@operalancaster.com.

Berks Arts Council - Celebrate Jazz: 7th Annual The Art of Jazz Exhibition
201 Washington St., Reading, PA
Submission deadline: February 27, 2012, 7 pm
All forms of media are being accepted for this juried show. Orignal work produced since January 1, 2009 only.  Exhibition runs March 2-27, 2012.  Cash prizes for best interpretation of the theme Celebrate Jazz.  All submissions must be hand delivered. See exhibition prospectus here.  For questions, e-mail Berks Art Council at info@berksart.org or visit the website.

Long's Park Art & Craft Festival
1441 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster, PA
Submission deadline: February 27, 2012
Be a part of the 34th annual Long's Park Art & Craft Festival Labor Day weekend,  August 31 - September 3, 2012.  Rated one of America's top 10 fine art and craft shows, the Festival showcases the work of 200+ exhibitors.  Typically, the show introduces about 50 new artists each year to shoppers it draws from across the mid-Atlantic region.  Visit www.LongsPark.org for details.

Lancaster Dental Arts
1555 Highlands Dr., Suite 190, Lititz, PA
Submission deadline: February 29, 2012
Seeking local artwork for exhibition in the practice's new offices in downtown Lancaster at 60 W. Walnut St.  Contact Katharine Waltz at (717) 599-1671 or kwaltz@dentaoffice.com for further information.

Lancaster Art Market
120 N. Duke St. Lancaster, PA 
Submission deadline: March 2, 2012
Accepting applications for vendors to participate in the outdoor Lancaster Art Market to take place on First Fridays May- December in Lancaster Square. For an application or more information, visit their website.

Plein Air
Gallery 2318, 2318 Market St, Camp Hill, PA
Submission deadline: March 9, 2012
Seeking artwork for a juried exhibition and competition held by the Camp Hill Economic Development Group. Artists will paint within specified areas from June 5- 7, 2012 and must turn in two completed and framed pieces from that time period. For more information and an application, see their prospectus.

PRiMA Theatre
The Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA
Submission deadline: March 11, 2012
Seeking performers (singers, singer/movers, dancers) for the 2012 season. Performances include The Music of Elton John, PRiMA's Glee, The Music of West Side Story and Monster Music Cabaret. Appointment and RSVP is requested for auditions being held on March 11 at The Ware Center. For more information, visit their website.

Lancaster Flea & Craft Market
The Candy Factory, 323 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA
Submission deadline: March 15, 2012
Seeking vendors for the next show on May 5, 2012 at The Candy Factory. There are 35 vendor slots for those selling handmade and/or vintage goods. For more information, visit here. 

Marietta Arthouse
316 E. Market St., Marietta, PA 
Submission deadline: March 25, 2012
Back for the second year, the "Art Teachers Create!" exhibit celebrates local art teachers own creative works. Exhibit runs March 30-May 13, 2012. See website for submisson details or contact Lynda Mylin Ross at (717) 426-3946 or by email at info.mariettaarthouse@gmail.com.

Pleasant View Retirement Community
544 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA
Submission deadline: March 26, 2012, 3 pm
Seeking applications for their Crafters Fair being held during the Penn Township annual Community Day on May 5. Crafters and artisans can rent table space to sell their handiwork. For more information, contact Vicky Jenkins at 717-664-6237 or vjenkins@pleasantviewrc.com.

Downtown, Inc.- Go Green in the City
Downtown York, PA
Submission deadline: March 30, 2012, 4 pm
Seeking local artisans, green-conscious businesses, non-profits and food vendors for Downtown York's 4th Annual Go Green in the City event on April 21, 2012. This event celebrates buying local products, buying fresh products and being environmentally conscious. For more information, e-mail info@downtownyorkpa.com or visit their website. 

Adams County Arts Council
125 South Washington St., Gettysburg, PA
Submission deadline: March 30, 2012
Submissions are being accepted to be considered for the 9th Annual Adams County Arts Council Juried Art Exhibition being held at Gettysburg College from June 8-17, 2012. This exhibition is coinciding with the 5th Annual Gettysburg Festival. To be eligible to participate, any artist residing outside Adams County must become a member of the Adams County Arts Council. For more information on the exhibition and becoming a member, visit the ACAC website.

Lodi Community Art Center
P.O. Box 878, Lodi, CA
Submission deadline: March 31, 2012
Now accepting entries into the largest juried art show in Northern California. All forms of medium are accepted and all art must be available for sale. For more information on the event, visit their website.

The Gettysburg Festival Art Market
113 Carlisle St, Gettysburg, PA
Submission deadline: April 1, 2012
Submit applications to be included in the Gettysburg Festival's Art Market featuring a multitude of art forms. The items to be displayed must be handcrafted and artists must be interactive by providing demonstrations, answering questions, etc. For more information and an application, visit their website.

Lancaster County Art Association
149 Precision Ave, Strasburg, PA
Submission deadline: April 7, 2012, 1 pm
Submit up to three pieces of artwork within these five categories: oil & acrylic, watermedia, photography, sculpture & ceramics and other media for a juried exhibition. The exhibition runs June 10- July 19, 2012. Contact Carol Herr at (717) 687-7061 or by email at lcaanews@yahoo.com.

La Macina di San Cresci
Greve in Chianti, Italy
Submission deadline: April 10, 2012
Applications are being accepted for consideration in a month long artist residency program near Florence, Italy. The theme for the program is developing a composition in which machinery of nature and machinery of art become one, while incorporating the local culture. The residents will receive a stipend, private room and studio space. For more information and an application, visit their website.

The Gettysburg Festival
113 Carlisle St, Gettysburg, PA
Submission deadline: April 23, 2012
Submit applications to take part in a juried or non-juried exhibition during the Gettysburg Festival. The artists will choose from an itinerary of painting locations within Gettysburg to paint at their own pace. For more information and to view the application, visit their website.

Rochester Contemporary Art Center
137 East Ave, Rochester, NY
Submission deadline: postmarked by May 5, or submitted by May 6
Seeking entries for their 5th annual 6x6 event. This event hosts artists from around the world featuring artwork in 6"x6" format with signatures on the back. The name of the artist is not revealed until someone has purchased the artwork. For more information, visit their website.

Washington Printmakers Gallery
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 2nd floor, 8230 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Submission deadline: May 9, 2012
Seeking entries for the National Small Works Juried Exhibition. The maximum size of artwork is 170 square inches. The first prize winner receives a solo show at Washington Printmakers in 2013. All of the submitted artwork must be available for sale. For more information, visit their website.

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Submission deadline: June 13, 2012, 4 pm
Currently accepting proposals for the 2013 site-specific artist installations in Eastern State Penitentiary. Artists are chosen based on their ability to capture the primary themes of the site including crime, justice, architectural history and the site's past as the world's first true "penitentiary." For more information contact Sean Kelley at sk@easternstate.org or by phone at 215-236-5111 extention 13. 

Art of Recycle
438 N. Queen St., Room B6, Lancaster, PA
Submission deadline: November 28, 2012, 4 pm
Take part in the art show Yes, Lancaster, Wishes Really Do Come True!   The concept is to create art out of wishes submitted by local children and adults. This Art of Recycle initiative runs January - December 2012.  Visit Annex 24 Gallery, 24 W. Walnut St., to collect a wish and see the January show.   For more information, contact mr.nobodyspecial@yahoo.com or visit the event website.

Washington and Jefferson College Commemorative Public Art Event
60 S. Lincoln St., Washington, PA
Submission deadline: December 31, 2012
Currently accepting submissions for an outdoor, 3-D work capable of withstanding all types of weather. The work is to commemorate a variety of changes that occurred during the 1970 academic year. The chosen artist will receive $50,000. For more information, contact Louise Ross at 717-397-8630 or lkrbasset@aol.com.

Tellus360
24 E. King St., Lancaster
Submission deadline: Open
Currently booking artists for Tellus360's new gallery space. Email images of your work and CV (resume) to annies@tellus360.com to be considered. We embrace all medias: Video, Performance, Sculpture, Ceramics, Metals, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Textiles, Design, Conceptual, bring it on. We are not looking for paintings of cows, barns, or flower bouquets, but quality works that provide a spring board for conversation between viewers and broaden the art experience in Lancaster City.

Café
Sponsored by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), it is an art of online calls for entry for developing and innovative artists and art programs. Café is a place for artists who are interested in showcasing their artwork at various locations around the United States. To view upcoming listings and how to apply click here.

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