call to artists

CALL TO ARTISTS: Kinco Glove Art Show at Boardworks

Free entry for artists! On Saturday, February 1st, 2025 6-9pm, Boardworks Tech Shop will host their Kinco Art Show for the LAST TIME. There is no entry fee for artists to submit their artwork made on Kinco brand gloves/mitts, and artists will keep 100% of their sales! Participating artists will also be given $10 off Kinco products bought at Boardworks, as well as a coupon to Downtown Bellingham’s Dakota Art Store.

Click here for more info and/or to register on Boardwork’s website to have your Kinco artwork in the upcoming show!

Art is due between January 28-31st.

Check out last year’s recap of the 2024 Kinco Art Show here.

Clicking on the Kinco Art Show poster photo will allow you to view the enlarged photo.

By AAWC|2025-01-24T16:47:32-08:00January 24th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: call to artists, community, Event|

Call for Photographs for Whatcom Museum’s “Not the Whole Picture”

In Whatcom Museum’s Not the Whole Picture, Garth Amundson and Pierre Gour will present “35 years of photography, painting, and mixed media installation, which often centers queer identity while exploring the arc of their collaborative and personal partnership.” The community is welcome and invited to contribute photographs of and/or about Bellingham. Photos may be donated through December 20, either as digital images uploaded to the Whatcom Museum website, or as 4” x 6” printed photographs dropped off at one of the following locations:

Whatcom Museum admission desks in Old City Hall and the Lightcatcher
Bellingham Public Library
Bellingham Queer Collective
Wink Wink
El Sueñito
BACK DOOR
Quicksilver Photo Lab
Art Department Office, WWU campus
Dakota Art
Bellingham Frameworks

More information can be found at https://www.whatcommuseum.org/exhibition/not-the-whole-picture/.

By AAWC|2024-11-21T15:22:53-08:00November 21st, 2024|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art show, call to artists, photography|

Arts Opportunities for October 2024

The following include calls for art with upcoming deadlines:

The Whatcom Museum’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is accepting applications from Whatcom County Middle and High School for the Share, Like, and Create show. Submissions are due by November 15, 2024.

Further submission guidelines can be found here on the Whatcom Museum’s Website.

Nominations for Make.Shift’s Arts for All Ages Award are open until November 25th 2024. Make.Shift is seeking to recognize “someone in Whatcom or Skagit County who is working to increase equity and accessibility to the arts for people of all ages.”

By AAWC|2024-10-26T14:27:25-07:00October 26th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art, call to artists, community, juried|

Call for Artists: Stay Inside The Lines

Submit your artwork below for consideration/inclusion in our free community coloring page library.
Submissions will also be considered for the second edition physical Coloring Book ‘Stay Inside The Lines Washington’ releasing 2024 in partnership with ArtsEd Washington (501C3).

By submitting your artwork, you consent to Stay Inside The Lines (SITL) and ArtsEd Washington providing your art for free download and use for any marketing in relation to Stay Inside The Lines Seattle and our partners with appropriate artists attribution where applicable. You reserve the right to contact SITL at any point for removal from the site should you desire.

ART SPECS:

Black and White

8.5×11″

300dpi and/or vectorized (.ai/.eps/.png/.pdf)

When saving from Illustrator, Save As PDF, be sure to check the [Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities] box to ensure vectorization is preserved and transparent background.

Attach or add download link (WeTransfer, Dropbox, Box, etc.) to message box.

**Artists must be Washington State based.

Apply Now by Clicking here!

By AAWC|2024-09-06T17:15:28-07:00September 6th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, Arts Education|Tags: art, ArtsEd Washington, call to artists, coloring book|

Bellingham Exit Art Bazaar call to vendors!

CALL TO ARTISTS – The Directors of the Wedgwood Art festival are excited to invite you to join us at the Bellingham Bazaar – the art market coinciding with the 2nd Annual Bellingham Exit Music Festival.

Location: Bellingham National Bank Building – 103 E Holly Street Bellingham, 98225
- Downtown Bellingham, centrally located near music venues

Dates: Friday, October 11 from 2 – 9pm (load-in 10am – 1pm) & Saturday, October 12 from 12 – 8pm (load-out 8pm – 10pm)
– These times coincide with the highest traffic for the music festival

Fee: $85 for one 6′ x 8′ space – once you’ve been accepted, we will send the link for payment.

How to Apply: This call is invitation only. No jurying or application fees. No commission fees on sales. Complete this form to apply. Once you’ve been accepted, we will send a link for payment. Spaces are limited and available on first come / first serve basis. After spaces are sold out we will maintain a waitlist. Approximate booth space is 6′ x 8′ for $85. One artist per space, unless otherwise approved. Contact us at wafestival@gmail.com

By AAWC|2024-07-10T14:05:30-07:00July 10th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, community news|Tags: Bellingham, Bellingham Bazaar, Bellingham Exit, call to artists, Event, festival, stay informed|

Ground Keeper Bike Fender Art Show

The Ground Keeper Fender Art Show will take place on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Fairhaven Bicycles.

Artists register for FREE on this webpage. After registering, artists can pick up their FREE blank Ground Keeper fender(s) at Fairhaven Bicycles along with their coupon to Dakota Art Store Bellingham.

We have a capped amount of fender display space so register promptly to guarantee yourself a spot!

SUBMISSION RULES:

ALL ART MUST BE DROPPED OFF BETWEEN THURSDAY JULY 25th & THURSDAY AUGUST 1st. Early submissions and late submissions will not be accepted. Please keep in mind that we are closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Art must be original and made by you! Any medium is welcome!
All art must be done on Ground Keeper brand fenders.
Artists may auction, sell or keep their art. Artists keep 100% of their sales.
Payment for art pieces is handled by each artist individually. Fairhaven Bicycles will not be processing any payments on behalf of artists.
ALL ART MUST go home with the artist or buyer at the end of the event!

Register here!

By AAWC|2024-07-03T16:50:30-07:00July 3rd, 2024|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art show, Bellingham, call to artists, Event|

Lions Camp Horizon

SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH LIONS CAMP HORIZON!

Lions Camp Horizon is a summer camp for teens and adults with disabilities. We are looking for artists, performers, storytellers, and other talented
individuals to volunteer some time to share your skills with our campers! You can teach a class, perform, or just come have some fun! We have 5 camp sessions throughout July and August. We would love to have guests come volunteer their time during any of our sessions!

Contact them for more details by emailing: progmgr@lionscamphorizon.org or calling 360-571-0531

By AAWC|2024-07-03T16:42:14-07:00July 3rd, 2024|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: call to artists, Event, events, kids art, workshop|

SeaFeast 2024 design contest

Call for youth artists! This year we’re giving our youngest ocean lovers (ages 4-17) the opportunity to submit their artwork for our SeaFeast 2024 design contest featuring the theme From Sea to Me and what that means to you. Winning designs will be featured on this year’s t- shirt and poster, and all submitted art will be displayed during Bellingham SeaFeast on October 5 & 6, 2024 and on our website. This contest is supported by our partners BP, Launching Success, Marine Life Center, the Whatcom County Library System, Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County and Blue Skies for Children.

Design Guidelines

Using the theme From Sea to Me, create an original design illustrating what that means to you and your community. Any medium is welcome but keep in mind the design must be able to print on the front of a t-shirt and on our event poster. Up to three colors may be used. Digital designs may be submitted as a high resolution .jpg, .png, .pdf or .eps file.

Submission Info & Prizes

To enter, parents or guardians can upload a photo of the design page online on the submission form or original design pages can be turned in in-person at Launching Success, 1707 N State Street, Bellingham, or the Marine Life Center, 1801 Roeder Ave, Ste 100, Bellingham, by May 30, 2024. Only one submission per contestant.

Designs will be judged on the following criteria:

Originality
Visibility – Is it eye catching and visible from a distance?
Does it coincide with the mission of Bellingham SeaFeast?
Feasibility – Must be easy to reproduce. By submitting a design, you are agreeing to all contest rules and guidelines.

The top three submissions for each of the following age categories will be selected by Bellingham SeaFeast and contest partners and announced by Friday, June 28, 2024.

Frys (ages 4-8)
Parrs (ages 9-12)
Smolts (ages 13-17)

A final round of online voting will take place for the top three of each age category with artwork and artist bios through July 31, 2024. Final winner will be announced on August 5, 2024. Top three finalists from each age category will receive a fun gift basket and the grand prize winner will get a Fun Day on the Bay and SeaFeast 2024 Weekend Package.

Important Dates

April 29-May 30 – Submit entries online or in-person at Launching Success or Marine Life Center.
June 28 – Top three entries from each age category will be announced.
July 8-31 – Online voting commences for top three entries for each age category.
August 5 – Contest winner is announced.
October 5- 6 – Join us at Bellingham SeaFeast to see the submissions and purchase a t-shirt with grand prize winning design.

Fine Print

By submitting an entry, the artist and parent or guardian consents that it is the artist’s own original work and that he/she has all necessary rights and permissions to use any included elements. The Bellingham SeaFeast team reserves the right to make adjustments and alterations to the winning entry. The winning artist grants to Bellingham SeaFeast the exclusive right to the design, including any modifications thereof, to be used on promotional/marketing and other Bellingham SeaFeast and partnering organizations materials. The artist shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Bellingham SeaFeast from and against any and all suits, actions, claims, damages, liabilities, judgments, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of any violation of third party rights (including, without limitation, intellectual property infringement, misappropriation, dilution or violation) in connection with Bellingham SeaFeast’s use, distribution, publishing, sale or exploitation of the design. No submissions will be returned.

If you have any questions, please email kevin@bellinghamseafeast.com

By AAWC|2024-05-02T12:58:30-07:00April 26th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, community news, competition|Tags: art contest, call to artists, competition, kids art, SeaFeast, youth art|

The Wave En Blanc & Art Festival 2024: Call For Artists!

Unleash Your Creativity at the 2024 Wave En Blanc & Art Festival!

Time is running out! Register by April 30th to secure your spot at the summer’s biggest art festival. The twenty (20) artists with the highest jury scores will receive one complimentary ticket to the En Blanc evening fundraiser where your jury selected art will be exhibited.

Artists and art aficionados, prepare to immerse yourselves in a sea of creativity and color at the most anticipated event of the summer – the Blaine Arts Council’s “2024 Wave En Blanc & Art Festival,” happening this July 27th and 28th! This isn’t just an art festival; it’s a celebration of artistic innovation, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the US/Canada border in Blaine.

This is more than an event; it’s a movement. A chance to connect with fellow artists, celebrate diversity in art, and reach an audience looking to purchase art! Don’t wait, join the art revolution today! Register now to become a part of a thriving artistic community and let your creativity soar.

Guest Jurors – Nancy Grigsby, of Women Painters of Washington, a society of professional women artists based in Seattle; and Phyllis Howard, founding member of the Whatcom Art Market.

Participation Details: $25 Jury Fee
Art Festival/Studio booths, BAC members: $150
Art Festival/Studio booths, non-members: $200

Submission deadline: April 30

APPLY NOW!

By AAWC|2024-04-11T14:45:13-07:00April 11th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, community news|Tags: art show, BAC, Blaine, Blaine Arts Council, call to artists, juried|

Habitat for Humanity Trashion Show Call for Designers

Habitat for Humanity is looking for up to 20 designers to create an outfit made primarily out of items that would otherwise become trash and to provide a model for their outfit at the event. There is a $40 designer fee to enter the show and cash prizes and bragging rights will be available for 1st place- $500, runner up- $250, best model- $125 and peoples choice- $125. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.hfhwhatcom.org/news-and-events/trashion-show

What is a Trashion Show? Trash and Fashion come together as the Trashion Show to help bring awareness to the amount of waste generated and to the opportunities for repurposing, recycling and reusing. This year, the Trashion Show will be held as a stand-alone event on June 7th, 2024 at the Fishermans Pavilion in Bellingham from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The evening will include drinks, food trucks, fundraising games, raffles, silent auction and, of course, the trashion show. It’ll be a fun evening with lots of guest participation. All proceeds support Habitat’s mission to build safe, affordable, permanent housing for people in need in Whatcom County.

Because of Habitat for Humanity’s work with the Habitat Store, recycling and re-purposing are words we hear every day. Being very conscious of the environment, Habitat recycles clothing and fabrics, cardboard, plastics, wood and metal at the Habitat Store. That said, they raise even more awareness of this issue by encouraging people like you to create wearable apparel from 75% recycled trash and worn by models on the runway to be judged by the attendees during the auction. The results are impressive. Please have a look at Habitat’s website for more information and some inspiring entries from past years.

We hope you will enter the Trashion Show or help to share this event information with other people that you know who may be interested! Here’s a flyer for you to share, just click the link and save the pdf!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Hillary Pritchard at hillary.pritchard@hfhwhatcom.org, or call 360.715.9170, Ext. 1013.

By AAWC|2024-03-28T12:45:24-07:00March 28th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, community news, competition|Tags: call to artists, Event, fashion show, Habitat for Humanity, reuse, upcycle|