In celebration of World Art Day (April 15th), Artists+Causes is hosting a Call for Artists for our 2nd annual Peace Love Art: Showcase & Art Sale. We have partnered with professional athletes and entertainers to support important causes and the creative community. Join us as we bring together artists and art enthusiasts to showcase and sell art in support for meaningful causes and the creative community!

From February through November of each year, Stove Works’ Artist Residency invites eight artists to live/work for one to three months at a time. Our residency serves as a moment away from the rigamarole of life and an opportunity for artists (for you) to take advantage of the dedicated time, space, resources, and community we have to offer.

JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY proudly hosts the 27th iteration of our annual call for artists - NO DEAD ARTISTS: International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art. NO DEAD ARTISTS is a vetted exhibition known for a great diversity in media which showcases a cohesive cross-section of the pulse of Contemporary Art. The exhibition’s name is derived from the old adage that artists never achieve success until they are dead. NO DEAD ARTISTS turns that notion on its head and gives emerging artists their first break in the art world. The call is open through 19 JUNE 2023 and the exhibition participants are selected by an ever-changing group of three prestigious arts professionals.

ELIGIBILITY
Living artists worldwide, at any stage of their careers may apply. All media is accepted. There are no size restrictions apart from the constraints of the gallery walls (up to 19 ft) and ceiling height of 11.5 ft. Work must be available for sale during the exhibition dates.

APPLICATION
To apply, go to www.jonathanferraragallery.com and click CALL FOR ARTISTS in the top menu of the homepage. If you do not already have one, create an entrythingy® account and begin uploading your resume, biography, artist statement and images of 1-5 artworks, which you would like to submit for the show. A single application may contain up to FIVE artworks for consideration. Each submission is allowed up to three additional detail images per artwork. All images must be in .jpg format and videos in .mov format - high resolution files around 1MB are preferred. All works must be for sale to be included in the exhibition.

*Please don't be hesitant or discouraged to apply! This application process is the primary way we form relationships and conduct our exhibition research for new artists. Numerous artists not selected for the exhibition have been included in other exhibitions and even sales through the gallery.*

For centuries, artists have put their vision and skill to work for the betterment of society in an effort to effect change and expand our understanding of complex issues. Information based solely on data can often leave people feeling overwhelmed, disempowered, disconnected, and sometimes hopeless in the face of daunting odds. Art has the incredible power to compel thought, elicit feelings, and inspire discourse, which in turn, can motivate engagement and galvanize action; why we make, what we make, and how we make work matters and makes a difference in the world.

For this national juried exhibition, we are looking for works that foster awareness and caring for the environment, advocate for climate action, seek climate justice, or inspire sustainability. As the earth continues to warm, the hazards we face increase; weather extremes, food and water insecurities, pandemics, even allergy season is lengthened and intensified. Collective action is needed. How can art make a difference with such a monumental undertaking? Art doesn’t show people what to do but it can make one feel and inspire one to think more deeply. These thoughts and feelings can motivate people to become more engaged and take action. Every action, no matter how small, has a cumulative effect when many people engage. 

Submissions are not limited to work that deals only topically with climate change but work created in studio practices that work in harmony with the environment will also be considered. Please submit up to three pieces completed within the past five years and a short statement about the work and/or process for consideration. All media considered, including book arts, ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, metal, painting, photography, printmaking, wood, mixed media, video, and installations. If a piece contains an electronic component, the artist must indicate if they can provide the necessary technological equipment for installation. Accepted work must be available to be on display for the duration of the exhibition. Artist must be at least 18 years of age.

The Laura Patricia Calle Grant is designed to honor our dear friend Laura Patricia Calle's life, hard work, and immeasurable passion for equality for all people and the manifestation of diverse cultural expression in our public spaces.

For the 6th annual grant, we invite artists and art collectives to present proposals for a mural to be painted in the Metro Atlanta region (as defined by Atlanta Regional Commission). The mural should inform and promote awareness on the subject(s) of:

Social Equality
Feminism
Immigrants' Rights
LGBTQIA+ Rights
Cultural Diversity