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Call for Artists
ArtExplosion 2008 Visual Art Exhibit
ArtsUnited will again produce its annual signature event ArtExplosion, which combines all forms of art in a two week calendar of spectacular events. The ArtExplosion 2008 Visual art Exhibit will be on display from February 11 through 29, 2008 at ArtServe, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd, Fort lauderdale. The artist Reception will be on Saturday February 16, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The reception will aslo include music, dance, theatre, book signings and vocal performances. admission to the reception is $5.00 to help offset some of the costs associated with the event. Over 500 people attended last year's reception, and thousands viewed the exhibit during the month. There will be significant press coverage of the opening and exhibit as well. There is no admission charge, other than during the Artist Reception.
This is a juried exhibit, so you are encouraged to submit your best works. Though there is no theme for ArtExplosion 2008, all accepted works will be judged and prizes will be awarded for the Best of Show, People's Choice and Best in Class. You need not be a member of ArtsUnited to participate, however, this is a showcase of artists from the Gay and Lesbian Community. Visual artists who whis to participate must complete and submit an application by fax (954-567-1439), maill or in person to ArtsUnited, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd, Suite 145, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 on or before February 5, 2008 to be considered. Application fees are $20 for nonmembers, and are waived for members of ArtsUnited in good standing.
All works must be ready to hang or display, have the title and artist indicated on the back, and be delivered to ArtServe, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 33304 on Saturday February 9, between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM for consideration. Artists with works not accepted for the exhibit will be contacted on Saturday, Feburary 9, 2008, and need to return to Artserve to claim those items by 1:00 PM Sunday, February 10, 2008.
For more information contact artsunited1@aol.com. Applications are available on the Download Page.
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Call for Artists for The 2nd Annual
Out of the Closet Art Sale
Do you have old artwork cluttering your closets? Are your studio walls filled to capacity? Want to be rid of all those old paintings and photos and make some money in the process? Well now you can at the Out of the Closet Art Sale!
The Out of the Closet Art Sale is an opportunity for you to sell all your outdated artwork, and for the public to buy original artwork at bargain prices. Each artist rents a 6’ table and sells his or her artwork at $200 or less. Each artist must provide their own display easels and will handle their own transactions. ArtsUnited will not take any percentage of these sales! (ArtsUnited will offer to handle Visa and Mastercard transactions, but will charge a 5% processing fee to the Artists.)
This year’s Art Sale will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, 1717 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL from 1pm to 4pm. Artist tables are $30 for ArtsUnited Members, $50 for non-members. One table and two chairs will be provided. Participation is first come, first served. Admission to the public will be free and we will be advertising the event liberally in the press.
Artists who wish to participate must complete and submit this application on or before September 15, 2007 with their check by mail to ArtsUnited, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd, Suite 145, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304. For more information, contact artsunited1@aol.com. Applications are available on the
Download Page.
SET UP IS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29th BETWEEN NOON AND 1PM AT THE GLCC, 1717 N. ANDREWS AVE. PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE YOUR WORK DELIVERED AT THAT TIME AND REMOVED BY 5PM. THE GLCC WILL CLOSE AT 5PM AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED BY THAT TIME, NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Call for Artists for The 2nd Annual
Ribbons for the Children Project
This is an exciting program where we collaborate with the Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center to support their work providing health care to pediatric AIDS patients. A select ten artists were asked to participate last year, because time and space was limited. This year, we have opened the call to all artists interested in submitting work that will be donated to the project and be subject to auction at the reception.
The reception is tentatively scheduled for December 1, 2007 World AIDS Day at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. I encourage you to read the application and consider participating and/or attending the event. Drop off is Saturday, September 29, 2007.
Applications for this event are located on the Download Page.
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The Eleven Bridges Mural Project sponsored by ArtsUnited, Inc. is seeking experienced muralist to present proposals for the design, fabrication and installation of the first of what we hope will be many murals in our community. The project is to be installed on the east wall of the Wilton Manors Library located at 500 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors, FL. The wall is approximately 14’ x 35’ or 490 sq. ft. The theme is open.
This Eleven Bridges Mural Project will pay the selected artist $10,000 for honorarium and expenses, including but not limited to preparation of wall surface, paints and materials, scaffolding, and sealing the surface of the mural after installation. Meals, housing and transportation are not provided and are the responsibility of the artist.
Interested artists are asked to submit a current resume along with up to six electronic images of examples of their work. At least one image must be of a completed mural. Images and resumes will be used by the selection jury to select 3 semi-finalist, who will be asked to present a design proposal to the jury and public, who will select the finalist.
Click Download Page link for detailed information along with an application form.
Please feel free to contact Keith Clark, VP ArtsUnited, Inc. at 954 568-1154 with questions or for additional information.
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