Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Artist Call: Mira's List 2012 Art Contest!

Mira’s List 2012 Art Contest
GRAND PRIZE: $500
2nd PLACE: $100
ENTRY FEE: $8

DEADLINE: March 31, 2012
Judges: Mary Sherman, Curator, Critic and Director of TransCultural Exchange and Wendy M. Watson, Curator at the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Grand Prize Winner will receive:
• $500 cash prize
• an interview on Mira’s List
• a slide show of your work on Mira’s List until the next contest
• the opportunity of having two top curators look at your work

2-D and 3-D work any style, any material (i.e. drawings, prints, paintings, artist books, mixed media, collage, sculpture, installations. IF your work includes sound and movement, please also send a link to a film clip or attach a short video.)
No Photography or Digital Art (that’s for another contest) and no crafts
And sorry—if you are a  family member of the judges or an employee of TransCultural Exchange or Mt. Holyoke Museum of Art you cannot enter.

This contest is open to international established AND emerging artists.
Everyone gets a chance—no CVs or Bios necessary. 

TO ENTER:
1. Click “Buy Now” button below and pay the $8 entry fee.  The ‘Security code’ is on the back of your credit card; if you don’t receive a confirmation number, transaction was not processed.



2. Paste confirmation number in the body of an email along with no more than THREE jpgs 400 to 600 KBs each. Your images must be photographed well and represent your best work. 








3. Number each picture and include in your email a list corresponding to all three images with their title, size, medium and date of completion.


And make sure you include your full name and address in case you win!

Send to:
NO attachments. Do not include bio—just your numbered pictures, payment confirmation number, title list, and contact info. Enter only three jpgs. 

The Grand Prize Winner and Second Place winner will be announced sometime in April on my website. Winners will be notified via email. 






Wendy M. Watson, Curator
Mt. Holyoke College Art Museum







Mary Sherman, Director of
TransCultural Exchange


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This blog provides information on upcoming grants, fellowships and residencies for artists, writers, composers, and media artists. It is for serious professionals only, from emerging to mid-career to established. I also publish information for graduate students from time to time. However, I do not publish information on exhibition or publishing opportunities, nor do I advertise artist retreats and workshops that charge money. At least that is my current policy. For more info on where to exhibit or publish, please see my links section which I try to periodically update. I sift through hundreds of search engines and websites to find opportunities for YOU dear artist. In return, I ask you to pass the information along to those who need it. Also, since this is a free blog, I don't always have the time to weed carefully through everything. If you find a grant or website or residency that is not up-to-date, is dodgy in some way, or is no longer in existence, please let me know! Also, if you stay somewhere at one of the residencies I suggest and have a good experience, I want that feedback too. Please check my FAQs at the top right side bar if you have questions before starting your search. Best wishes and happy hunting!