What is opportunity? Is it something formal, something hard to reach? Or is it anything that opens a door that was previously shut? As an artist, it is up to you to pursue opportunity at every turn. Whether that means reaching for the big prizes or lining up many smaller moments, every single thing that helps progress your career or enriches your practice is an opportunity work taking.
Photographic Exploration Project invites artists to take part in Public Spaces, a collective photography exhibition in Lisbon. Think streets, squares, parks, beaches, forests, paths, etc. Any public space can be the muse for works of art. The open call is free to enter and those chosen will participate in an exhibition in Lisbon in November, 2019. For complete information and to enter, visit the website. Deadline is October 13.
Calling all design students, professionals and enthusiasts, Lexus has an opportunity for you. The Lexus Design Award 2020 asks that you “anticipate a challenge of the future, address that challenge with an innovative solution, and captivate the imagination with its exceptional design.” Six finalists will exhibit in NYC before heading to Milan Design Week. For more details and to submit your design, visit the website. Deadline is October 14.
The Sixth Children’s Book International Prize Ciutat de Benicarlo invites artists to submit illustrated works for consideration. The aim of the contest is to encourage and promote reading through children’s books. For full details and to apply, visit the website (you may need to use Google translate function to read the site). Deadline is October 20.
Praxis Center is committed to making sure our artists have up to date opportunities at their fingertips and the skills they need to apply for them with confidence. Whether you’re ready to go for the big grants and fellowships, or you’re still testing the waters of exhibition and smaller prizes, we have something for you. Stay tuned for more opportunity every week. And join us to unlock professional advice and expertise as well as a supportive community of peers.
Brainard Carey is an author, artist and educator. He is the director of Praxis Center for Aesthetics. He has written six books for artists; Making it in the Art World, New Markets for Artists, The Art World Demystified, Fund Your Dreams Like a Creative Genius, Sell Online Like a Creative Genius and Succeed with Social Media Like a Creative Genius.
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