Category: illustration

Posted on by

competitions, challenges, shows and residencies

Small sampling of postings from the weekly roundup on papercatpress. Check there weekly for more detailed industry news, jobs and competitions.

Threadless is a t-shirt design site: Threadless is accepting artwork for the following design challenges: Patterns, due November 23; and Plant Life, due November 30; and Resolutions, due December 7.

The 2019 Redbubble Residency is now accepting applications through today, November 23. Pitch a project that you could work on for 6 months in either San Francisco, CA or Melbourne, Australia. Relocation and living costs are not covered, but residents do receive $3,000/month.

The Votes for Women anthology is accepting portfolio submissions from “creators who identify as female and have been affected by [the 19th amendment]” through November 30.

The Palos Verdes Art Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking proposals from artists for its 2019 building wrap exhibition by December 1. The selected artist will receive $5000 and will be featured in the gallery.

Zine-O-Matic, a zine subscription service, is open for zine submissions through December 1.

The Kodansha Sirius & Light Novel Editorial Department Manga Award is accepting submissions from artists through January 16, 2019. 5 winners will receive 100,000 yen, have an editor assigned to them, and will debut as an artist drawing either original manga or a manga adaptation of a light novel. Submissions in English, Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese are welcome.

Stephanie Cooke is actively connecting comic creators of all types for paid projects. Check out Creator Advisor for more information.

Literary Agency Full Circle Literary is now accepting submissions from writers and illustrators.

Jerry’s Art-A-Rama hosts a number of art contests, some ongoing and some requiring specific materials.

 

Longreads is accepting portfolio submissions from illustrators.

Lore Lush Publishing is seeking Cover Artists.

Narratively is seeking submissions of writing, photography, and illustrations

Robot Dinosaur Games is accepting artwork submissions for its upcoming anthology. They will pay $75 per piece.

 

Posted on by

Social Media links for shows, competitions, and jobs

#callforentry (on instagram)

@papercatblog  (on twitter) https://papercatpress.com/

@CallforEntry (on twitter)

College Art Opportunities,

Graphic Competitions,

Hey, Art Friends 

Find Anthologies for a list of anthologies with open submissions and to submit anthologies of your own.

Chris Arrant’s #ComicJobs hashtag on Twitter.

Comic Ops to see opportunities specifically for comic creators.

 

Posted on by

5th Louisiana Biennial: The Art of the Poster”National Juried Exhibition

Call for Entry
Louisiana Tech University School of Design
 
“5th Louisiana Biennial: The Art of the Poster”
National Juried Exhibition

Juror: Celene Aubry, Associate Director & Manager, Hatch Show Print

This exhibition is Louisiana Tech University School of Design’s first juried show to focus on Poster Art in the 21st century. Artists whose work explores the dynamic and expressive potential of the poster in contemporary art, illustration and graphic design are invited to submit work to juror Celene Aubry, Associate Director and Manager, Hatch Show Print in Nashville, Tennessee. All processes for poster design and output are eligible for submission. Subject matter is open. Special interest will be given to work that speaks to the important role that means of production plays in excellence of design. Entries must be original artwork in both concept and execution, and no portion may be of another artist’s published or copyrighted work. Cash awards for Best in Show, Juror’s Choice, and Honorable Mentions.
 
Juror Biography: Celene Aubry is the Associate Director and Manager at Hatch Show Print, the legendary letterpress print shop continuously operating since 1879 in Nashville, Tennessee. Hatch got its start printing handbills and posters for a variety of entertainers throughout the South. Today, Hatch continues to function as a press—printing custom posters for musicians and events all over the world—while also showcasing print-centric art in their gallery and offering hands-on tours and workshops from their education space. 

Important Dates: 
September 28, 2018                           Submission deadline, 11:59pm central            
October 22, 2018                                Work due to galleries
October 30 – December 4, 2018         Exhibition Dates
 
Submission Information: 
Submission limited to 3-5 works
Submission Fees: 1-3 works $30, 4-5 works: $35
 
Visit http://artlatech.slideroom.com to submit
Visit https://support.slideroom.com for online image/video prep help
 
Image criteria:
Suggested image settings for best possible quality and ease of viewing for juror:
– .jpg file format
– sRGB color profile
– 1024 x 768 pixels for image files
– image submissions should not be larger than 5mb
 
Eligibility: 
•All entries must be created by the artist(s) submitting work within the past 5 years. Artists must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Monetary values for each work must be given for insurance purposes. Louisiana Tech University does not handle art sales. Any inquiries will be forwarded to the artist.
  • Entries must be original artwork in both concept and execution, and no portion may be of another artist’s published or copyrighted work. Original size is left to the artists discretion.

•Accepted artists must sign an Exhibition Contract.

•Louisiana Tech University reserves the right to reproduce submitted images for all media and  publicity purposes.

•No more than 5 entries are allowed.

•A non-refundable submission fee of $30 for up to 3 entries or $35 for 5 entries is required. Submission fees must be paid online at the time of entry.

•There will be two submission areas at artlatech.slideroom.com, allowing individuals to choose between submitting 3 or 5 images. Choose the submission that reflects the number of entries you wish to submit; artists cannot submit to both.

•Online entry must be complete to be accepted. Submission via http://artlatech.slideroom.com will serve as artist’s signature and agreement to all terms and conditions. Accepted artists will also receive an exhibition agreement at a later date.

•Application materials must be received via http://artlatech.slideroom.com no later than 11:59pm (central) on September 28, 2018

•Communication regarding acceptance will be done via email. Please do not call to inquire about submissions.

Delivery:
Artists are responsible for shipping both ways. Work must be packed in sturdy, reusable boxes with proper protection (at least 1 inch of proper packing material between box and artwork). Return shipping must be prepaid and enclosed with artwork or sent to the gallery at least 1 week prior to the closing of the exhibition. Do not use packing peanuts. Louisiana Tech University is not responsible for any damage incurred in transit. Shipping insurance is encouraged.