Artisphere a three day open air festival in Greenville, SC. Applications will be available online beginning Aug 7, and are due on or before Oct 22. Apply through the Zapplication website (www.zapplication.org). Paper applications are available on the Artisphere website, www.artisphere.us, due on Oct 8.
Film submissions are now being accepted for the next Carrboro Film Festival to be held Sun, Nov 22 from 2-7 pm. Submission fees have been reduced this year and cash prizes are being awarded. Deadlines: August 28 (early) and Sept 21 (late). For more information: Application forms available at www.carrborofilmfestival.com
The annual 10-day Sundance Film Festival presents the best new work in independent film from the U.S. and around the world for a global audience of filmmakers and film lovers assembled in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Sundance, Utah. U.S. and international short films, feature films and documentaries are considered for the festival. Deadlines: Aug 17 (early), Sept 7 (official), Sept 25 (late). For more information: Submit an online application at www.sundance.org
The Connor Meigs Art Award is a merit award for a newly graduated BFA recipient. Award includes a month-long solo exhibition in the Artloft of the historic Florence Mill in Omaha, NE, professional mentoring, artist’s reception, lodging, and a $1,000 honorarium. The educational experience also includes studio visits with working artists. Deadline: Sept 1. For more information: Visit www.connormeigsaward.blogspot.com
Cape Fear Studios proudly announces the 15th Annual Nellie Allen Smith Juried Pottery Competition. This competition is open to all artists, 18 or older, in the United States. Prizes will be awarded in both functional and non-functional categories. The exhibition will be on display Oct 23-Nov 23 in the Cape Fear Studios Gallery in Fayetteville. Deadline: Digital entries are due Sept 1. For more information: A prospectus is available at www.capefearstudios.com
The Raleigh Convention Center invites artists, independent curators and gallery owners to submit proposals for individual or multiple works for display in the Convention Center for 2009-2010. A premier meeting place, the 500,000 square-foot facility offers multiple opportunities for display of two-dimensional artists. Deadline: August 31. For more information: Visit www.raleighconvention.com
Ice House Gallery, Washington, NC. The 1st Annual Little Washington Miniatures Painting Exhibition will take place Oct2-26 and is open to all U.S. residents 18 years old or older. All 2D media except photography, copier reproductions or computer generated images are acceptable. All artwork must be original. Cash prizes will be awarded. Entry fees apply. Deadline: Aug28. For more information: A prospectus is available at www.icehousegallery.com
Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh. A call for submissions that reflect a wide range of fiber art for a juried exhibition recognized among fiber artists worldwide as a benchmark that documents trends and innovations in the field. Deadline: Aug 21. For more information: Visit www.fiberartinternational.org/fi2010
The Bascom Center for Visual Arts is now accepting applications for the 2009 juried exhibition, “American Art Today” to be held Oct 24-Dec 18. Dr. Annette Blaugrund will serve as this year’s juror, and $5,000 in prize money will be awarded. Deadline: Aug15. For more information: Download an application and read more at www.thebascom.org/exhibitions
Sampson County Arts Council. The theme of the Anniversary Artists’ Show is “Show Your Swine,” scheduled Aug 25-Oct 2 at the Victor R. Small House in Clinton. Adult residents of NC are eligible to submit two original 2D works executed within the last three years with subject to include swine, pigs, ham, bacon, etc. Cash prizes and recognition awards will be given. Postmarked on or before Aug 5. For more information: Visit www.sampsonarts.org