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Off Center- An International Ceramics Competition

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Since the first ceramics were created, like Venus of Dolní Věstonice, before 25,000 BCE and pottery vessels that were discovered in Jiangxi, China, which date back to 18,000 BCE, people have been fascinated with clay. Today, artists continue to astound us as they push the boundaries of our preconceived ideas of what ceramics represent. From playful pieces disguised as everyday objects, to finely detailed vessels, ceramics delights and surprises us in its evolution. Whether you work in a more traditional style, or prefer completely outlandish creations, we want to showcase your vision and techniques from around the world during this annual show.
Important Dates:
Exhibition Dates: May 21, 2021 - July 3rd, 2021
Deadline to Enter: April 9th, 2021
Artist Notification: April 16th, 2021
Shipping deadline of work to Blue Line Arts: May 2nd, 2021
Hand deliver work to Blue Line Arts: May 16 & 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Opening Reception: June 19th, 2021, 5-8 p.m.
Pick up unsold work from Blue Line Arts:
July 5 & 6th, 10 a.m - 3 p.m
Juror Info:
Magdolene Dykstra is a second generation Egyptian-Canadian. After studying both biology and visual arts in undergraduate studies, she received her MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University. Magdolene has participated in residencies at the Medalta Historic Clay District and the Watershed Center for Arts and Crafts. She has also spoken at NCECA conferences, most recently in a panel on "Disrupting the Canon" at the virtual NCECA 2021.
Magdolene has been awarded several grants from the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts, including Research and Creation Grants, Exhibition Assistance Grants, and Arts Abroad Grants.
Recent exhibitions include a site-specific installation at the Gardiner Museum (Toronto, ON). Upcoming exhibitions include a solo exhibition at the Jane Hartsook Gallery (New York, NY).
She is also the founder of SWAG, a group dedicated to supporting womxn artists in the Niagara region, where she is a passionate artist|educator, teaching at secondary and post-secondary levels.
Magdolene is currently serving as the Visiting Artist in Residence at Concordia University (2020/2021)
Eligibility:
Open to all artists 18 and older
Artwork cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts
All artwork must be for sale
No accepted entry may be withdrawn or sold outside of the exhibition prior to the closing date
Accepted artwork that differs significantly from the image in the online submission will be disqualified
Blue Line Arts handles all sales transactions.
Non-member artists receive a 50% commission from all gallery sales
Members receive a 60% commission from all gallery sales
The artist is responsible to pay for all shipping and must include a prepaid label for return of artwork
FedEx or UPS ONLY
No USPS
Please use blue painters tape to secure wrapping and artwork duringshipping-- this ensures we will be able to reuse packing materials forreturn shipment
Two-dimensional artwork must be ready to hang
Wire must be installed
No sawtooth hangers
Prize Summary:
Cash Prizes avaliable!
Prizes Details:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $100
Deadline:
09/April/2021
Entry Fee:
- Yes
Fee Detail:
$35
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All About Photo Awards 2020 - The Mind's Eye

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Our 5th edition of the All About Photo Awards invites photographers from around the world to submit their best work for consideration. In reference to Henri Cartier-Bresson's photo essay, The Mind's Eye investigates the depth and thoughts behind each image.
"To take photographs means to recognize - simultaneously and within a fraction of a second - both the fact itself and the rigorous organization of visually perceived forms that give it meaning. It is putting one's head, one's eye and one's heart on the same axis".
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Winners will receive $10,000 in cash awards, extensive press coverage and global recognition.
The grand prize is $5,000, the 2nd prize is $2,000, the 3rd prize is $1,500, the 4th prize is $1,000 and the 5th prize is $500!
All winners will have their work published/showcased on the websites Lenscratch, Daylighted's digital traveling exhibition worldwide, All About Photo Winners Gallery and featured in the printed issue of AAP Magazine "Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020".
In addition, a selection of entrants of particular merit will be invited to display their portfolio on the website www.all-about-photo.com
Prizes Details:
First Place Winner
All About Photo Photographer of the Year 2020
Exclusive interview and portfolio published on All About Photo
Winning image along with work from runner ups showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch*
Ten photographs showcased during Daylighted's digital traveling exhibition worldwide
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Winning work printed in AAP Magazine "Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020"
Second Place Winner
Portfolio published on All About Photo
Winning image along with work from runner ups showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch*
Five photographs showcased during Daylighted's digital traveling exhibition worldwide
Work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Winning work printed in AAP Magazine "Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020"
Third Place Winner
Portfolio published on All About Photo
Winning image along with work from runner ups showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch*
Five photographs showcased during Daylighted's digital traveling exhibition worldwide
Work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Winning work printed in AAP Magazine "Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020"
Fourth Place Winner
Portfolio published on All About Photo
Winning image along with work from runner ups showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch*
Five photographs showcased during Daylighted's digital traveling exhibition worldwide
Work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Winning work printed in AAP Magazine "Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020"
Fifth Place Winner
Portfolio published on All About Photo
Winning image along with work from runner ups showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch*
Five photographs showcased during Daylighted's digital traveling exhibition worldwide
Work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Winning work printed in AAP Magazine "Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020"
Merit
The next thirty-five winners (ranked from 6 to 36) will have one of their photographs showcased via Daylighted on a traveling exhibition worldwide. They will have the opportunity to sell their work through this platform.
Winning image along with work from runner ups showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch*
Winning work will be featured in the printed AAP Magazine "Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2020"
In addition, a selection of entrants of particular merit will be invited to display their portfolio on the website www.all-about-photo.com
* Dates to be determined by both parties after the winners are announced
Deadline:
08/February/2020
Entry Fee:
- Yes
Fee Detail:
$30/3 images
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