3rd Ward Open Call.

3rd Ward Open Call

3rd Ward is a New York City based arts organization that was founded on the principles of creating unique opportunities for artists and present innovative artwork.  Offering interdisciplinary art education programs, photo studios, wood and metal shops, media labs and office spaces, the facilities have been serving hundreds of creatives since 2006.

The 3rd Ward Summer 2010 Open Call is a juried international art competition for dynamic, inventive and provocative work of all mediums: sculpture, photography, painting, printmaking, illustration, installation, graphic design, video and more!  Submissions can include: completed work, works-in-progess and/or conceptual proposals. 

The Winning Artist will receive:

* $5,000 cash grant
* Solo exhibition in 3rd Ward’s gallery, complete with a massive opening reception
* Optional 3-month work residency at 3rd Ward including work studio & full facility access (photo studios, wood & metal shop, media lab, art education classes)
* Airfare & shipping to and from 3rd Ward for non-NYC residents
* 2-page spread in 3rd Ward’s Quarterly Magazine
* NYC exposure - postcards, fliers, press!

PLUS—The top 25 artists will be featured in 3rd Ward’s Quarterly Magazine and Online Gallery.

This opportunity is open to artists of all backgrounds and mediums.

DEADLINE: July 28, 2010 11:59pm EST

First submitted image is FREE with promo code: ThemeMag1
(This discount expires in seven days.)

Submit your best work now at: http://www.3rdwardopencall.com/?3wsum10theme1

Submissions will be evaluated by our distinguished panel of judges:
Alexis Hubshman, Founder & Director of Scope Art Show
Yuko Shimizu, Celebrated Illustrator
Alexa Chung, TV Personality
Jason Goodman, 3rd Ward Founder

Every entrant will receive a professional online portfolio and artists benefits valued at over $75, including big discounts for printing your art at CanvasPop.com!