Art Opportunity- NJ

New Art Group' '09-10 Juried Exhibitions
Deadline: January 1, February 1, March 1, June, 1, 2009
Type: Juried Competitions
Category: Multiple Media
Fees: No Entry Fee. 30% commission
Juror(s): See below
Description
Regional Multi-State Deadline: January 1, February 1, March 1, June, 1, 2009 - The New Art Group will be curating a series of competitions at the Watchung Arts Center in Watchung, New Jersey during 2009-2010. There are no entry fees involved.

The basics are:
* All works must be hand delivered.
* The work must hang on the wall.
* No work larger than 72 inches.
* No insurance.
* 30% commission.
* We will ask the accepted artists to donate $35.00 to the Arts Center at the time of drop off.
* Works accepted as slides, CD’s or electronic – see below for details.
* SASE for return of slides, CD.
* Please send your images in early so that you don’t get underappreciated during the crush at the deadline.
* All submissions must be postmarked no later than the due date indicated below.

Below are currently open competitions. Three to four additional competitions will follow at the end of 2009 and into 2010.

Address specific questions to the individual curator. For general questions please contact jimfuess@comcast.net

History:
The New Art Group (NAG) is a group of 7 New Jersey artists that is 15 years old and they have done 36 group shows. The group was formed out of the Visual Arts Committee at the Watchung Arts Center (WAC). They were responsible for arts show in the lower and upper galleries for 7 years. During this time Jim Fuess was the curator at the WAC. We are now returning to our roots after a 7 year hiatus.

The Gallery:
The upper gallery where these shows will be held is 30x40 feet with 12 foot ceilings, track lighting, and a Walker hanging system. The room is also used for various concerts, comedy shows and other events. This means that a large number of people see the art shows.

The Watchung Arts Center:
Is a multi-use arts facility with an upper and lower art gallery. We also present quality works in fine arts, exciting music, and comedy events as well as classes in drawing, photography, and yoga.

The 2009 schedule:

- April:
Jim Fuess will be curating a “Narrative Art” show.

This is show is open to receive submission. The due date January 1, 2009. Please join us at the reception on Sunday April 1 1-4 pm.

I want the work to ask “What has happened? What is happening? What will happen?” I’m looking for mystery and possibilities rather than something obvious. If I can find works that stop time and involve a thousand yard stare I would be happy. The work doesn’t have to be realistic. This will be at least a 4 person show, maybe more.

To submit works, please send at least 5-6 works. Electronic, CD or slides are all ok. Send submissions for the "Narrative Art" show to:

Jim Fuess
682 Plainfield Ave
Berkeley Heights NJ 07922
jimfuess@comcast.net

- May
Paul Pinkman will be curating “Hard Times/Down Home”.

This show is open to receive submissions. The due date for entries is February 1. All submissions must be postmarked by that date. No more than 3 pieces submitted per artist.

The reception will be held on Sunday May 3 from 1-4 pm.

2008 proved to be a most stressful year in many ways. How are we, as artists, perceiving and dealing with the new reality? What has and hasn’t changed in our lives as a result of the crash of 2008 and how do we show that in our work? Hard Times/Down Home asks the artist to consider what, if anything, the economic collapse of 2008, coming on the heels of financial excesses of the prior 5 or so years has left us with. Is "Greed is Good" still valid and where do we go from here?

Send CD or slides for the "Hard Times/Down Home" show to:

Paul Pinkman
1211 Lakeview Terrace
Plainfield NJ 07060
paul@pinkmania.com

- June 2009
Susan Ahlstrom will be curating , 'Art Tiles: from a slab of clay'

This show is open to receive submissions. The due date for submissions is March 1, 2009. All submissions must be postmarked by that date. Submissions may be sent in either electronic, CD, slides.

The reception will be held on Sunday June 7, from 1-4 pm.

In this exhibit I am looking for works that celebrate tiles as timeless, as evolving art forms, as dramatic ornamentation. Open call to artists of handmade tiles appropriate for interior or exterior architectural applications and employing one of the following techniques: low relief, resist, image transfer or mark making. At least 6 works from each artist.

* Size: not to exceed 18l” x 18w” x 2d”
* Medium: fired clay Weight: to be advised shortly.
* Presentation: Art tiles must have appropriate hanging devices.

Send submissions for the 'Art Tiles: from a slab of clay show' to:

Susan Ahlstrom
221 Pleasant Plains Road
Stirling, NJ 07980
sujahl@gmail.com

- September 2009
Francesca Azzara will be curating. "Encaustic, an Ancient Medium Rediscovered"

This show is open to receive submissions. The due date is June1. Please join us at the reception on Sunday September 13 1-4 pm.

This show is open to artists working in Encaustic in 2D only. Francesca is looking for encaustic incorporated completely or partially in the work and a variety of techniques and styles. At least 4 works should be submitted per artist. Submissions may be sent in either electronic, CD, slides.

Send submissions for the "Encaustic, an Ancient Medium Rediscovered" show to:

Francesca Azzara
c/o Watchung Arts Center
18 Stirling Road
Watchung, NJ 07069
wacenter@optonline.net