RHODE ISLAND WATERCOLOR SOCIETY Call for Artists - www.riws.org

The Rhode Island Watercolor Society is seeking artists for its upcoming open, juried exhibition, entitled “Light”. The competition will run from June 22- July 10, 2008, and is open to all artists in New England. Work must be original, watermedia based, and have been completed within the last three years.

Cash awards will include First Prize - $150, Second Prize - $100, and Third Prize - $75. Cynthia Baron, Signature Artist of the American Watercolor Society. A national award winning artist and teacher based in RI, Cindy Baron’s work has been accepted into prestigious shows across the country. Entry submissions can be delivered from June 3-15 at the Society’s Gallery, located at the J. C. Potter Casino (Boat House) in Slater Memorial Park, Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 1 to 5 PM.

For more information and show prospectus, please visit the Society's web site at www.riws.org or contact Mary Lou Moore, Gallery Director, at (401) 726-1876 / marylou.moore@cox.net.

Publicity Contact: Rick Cardoza (508) 883-8250 or rcardoza01504@yahoo.com

May 15th APPLICATION FOR ART LEAGUE OF RHODE ISLAND ELECTED ARTIST MEMBERSHIP

Applications must be received on or before the date listed above. A review of the professional slides/digital images submitted is the sole criteria from which the jury decision is made.

For further information and/or to download the application visit: www.artleagueri.org. If you have any questions or need further information, call 401-294-4010/ email: PamArt@cox.net

SEEKING ARTISTS AND CONTRIBUTORS

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THE BOOK
We are seeking project contributors for an upcoming book tentatively titled 1000 Handmade Greeting Cards. The book will feature handmade greeting cards using a variety of media and styles. The emphasis is on the handcrafted card—computer-generated cards will not be considered.

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THE FIRST ANNUAL PAWTUCKET FOUNDATION PRIZE EXHIBITION - MAY 3-JUNE 28, 2008

Guest Curator: Steven Holmes, Curator for the Cartin Collection

Prizes: First prize is $4,000. There will be four $250 Honorable
Mentions. Winners will be announced at the opening on May 3.

Eligibility: Each artist 18 and over may enter one work, executed in the past 3 years and not previously exhibited in Pawtucket. Each work must be clearly labeled on the back (or in another appropriate location) with the artist’s name, address, phone number; and its title, medium and insurance value. All works must be exhibition ready: framed, wired and ready to hang. The Pawtucket Foundation reserves the right to deny entry to any work not properly prepared for exhibition. No ‘wet’ work will be admitted, nor will any that arrives early or late. Artists are advised to carry their own insurance.

Location: Pawtucket Insurance Building, 1 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI

Drop Off: Friday, April 25 from 10:00 noon to 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 am to 4:00

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Gallery Talk by the winners: Friday, May 16 from 6:00 to 7:00

Pick up of work: Sunday, June 29 from 10:00 to 4:00
Monday June 30 from 10:00 to 4:00

CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS - DEADLINE: MAY 1ST, 2008

Public Art Works (PAW) a Rhode Island based Art’s Organization invites professional artists living and/or working in Rhode Island to apply for a commissioned installation with the focus on stained glass as the primary medium.

Location: Meditation room at Hospice Home Care of Rhode Island.

Commission: Approximately $8,000.00

No entry fee

For full details on the project and to download an application form, visit www.publicartworks.net.