The BECA Foundation: Call for submissions (art & design) for solo exhibition

The BECA Foundation is pleased to present the following Solo Exhibition opportunity to one artist or designer to exhibit new works of art or design at BECA ICAD (International Center for Art + Design) located at 527 St. Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA 70130.

Artists, designers that are at least 18 years of age from all countries are encouraged to submit their works for consideration according to the guidelines below. One artist or designer will be selected by BECA Foundation directors + advisors to receive the Solo Exhibition opportunity from June 5 – 26, 2010. Submitted works are not required to conform to any particular medium, style, theme or concept. Accepted works and mediums include but are not limited to: site-specific installations, painting, sculpture, mixed-media, drawing, printmaking, fiber, textiles, illustration, digital art, photography, video/new media, film, performance art, music and sound focused works, 3D animation, graphic design, product design, furniture design, haute couture fashion + accessories, architectural interventions/designs and functional art, etc.

Deadline is May 3, 2010

Full details available at: http://www.becaicad.org/artist-designer-solo-exhibition-opportunity.php 

Design Challenge for Sustainable Back Yard Cottages: Call for submissions

Method Homes and Infiniti RED are joining forces to promote public awareness of Backyard Cottages in Seattle with the Design Challenge for Sustainable Back Yard Cottages.

Call for Submissions!

Architects and designers! Method Homes, a Seattle-based custom prefab manufacturer, is looking for innovative backyard cottage designs to offer their growing client base. Design challenge participant’s entries will be unveiled at a public event in May, and top winners will be displayed at the Method Homes/Infiniti RED booth at the Seattle Green Festival in June, showcased on Method Home’s website, and included in all design challenge promotional materials.

To submit an entry:

* RSVP to brian@methodhomes.com by April 17th
* Submit all drawings on a presentation board by May 15th
* Winners will be announced publicly the week of May 24th

Full detail available at: http://infinitiredblog.wordpress.com/

Jan van Eyck Academie Post-Academic Institute for Research and Production: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Jan van Eyck Academie

Post-Academic Institute for Research and Production

Fine Art, Design, Theory

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline: 15 April 2010

Artists, designers and theoreticians are invited to submit research and production proposals to become a researcher at the Jan van Eyck Academie. Candidates can either apply with a topic of their own or for a project formulated by the institute itself. In order to realise these projects, the Jan van Eyck offers the necessary made-to-measure artistic, technical and auxiliary preconditions.

The Jan van Eyck Academie is an institute for research and production in the fields of fine art, design and theory. Every year, 48 international researchers realise their individual or collective projects in the artistic and critical environment that is the Jan van Eyck. In doing so, they are advised by a team of artists, designers and theoreticians who have won their spurs globally. The researchers can also avail themselves of facilities that support their projects from first concept to public presentation. All in all, the Jan van Eyck offers artists, designers and theoreticians time and space to do research and realise productions, either about topics of their own choosing or as part of a project formulated by the institute itself.

Multi-Disciplinary Research

Artists, designers and theoreticians at the Jan van Eyck Academie work alongside each other and establish cross-disciplinary exchange. The academy is not led by predetermined leitmotivs. Artists, designers and theoreticians can submit independently formulated proposals for research and/or production in the departments of Fine Art, Design and Theory. They can also participate in research projects formulated by the departments (please see http://www.janvaneyck.nl).

The research projects, miscellaneous in nature, make the Jan van Eyck a multi-disciplinary institute. This also shows in the programme of the institute. Researchers, departments and the institute organise various weekly activities, to which special speakers are invited: lectures, seminars, workshops, screenings, exhibitions, discussions, … The Jan van Eyck community and external interested parties are welcome to attend this programme. The result is a dynamic and critical exchange between the different agents from within and outside of the Jan van Eyck.

Facilities

Researchers are advised by a team of artists, designers and theoreticians who have won their spurs globally. They receive their own studio and a stipend. Furthermore, researchers can make use of all kinds of facilities which support their projects, from first concept to public presentation, including the library, the documentation centre and various workshops: materials (wood and other materials); time-based productions; analogue and digital (online and offline) publishing (including photography and silkscreen). They can also get assistance with their print work, the editing and distribution of publications and the publicity of events.

Applications

Candidates applying for Fine Art, Design or Theory are asked to propose an individual research project. They can also indicate their interest in participating in one of the projects that are offered by the department of their choice or one of the other departments.

The academic year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Research candidates can apply for a one-year or two-year research period starting annually on 1 January. It is also possible to apply to do research for a different period and with a different starting date.

More information about the application procedure can be found at http://www.janvaneyck.nl, button ‘applications’.

More info

Please visit our website at http://www.janvaneyck.nl for more information and for the upcoming series of video messages by Kim de Groot, designer of the JVE 2010 recruitment campaign.

For questions and more information on the application procedure, please contact Leon Westenberg at leon.westenberg[at]janvaneyck.nl or +31 (0)43 3503724.

For questions relating to the Jan van Eyck Academie in general, please contact Ankie Bosch at ankie.bosch[at]janvaneyck.nl or +31 (0)43 3503721.

Departments

Fine Art

The Fine Art department offers a unique space for experimentation, production, reflection and debate. Researchers conduct their artistic research in an environment that encourages questioning of the assumptions, forms, meanings and contexts that are tied to the practice of making art today. The Fine Art department welcomes artists, individuals and groups, without stipulating conditions regarding form, content and media. Artistic practice is supported by a programme of events and sustained conversations organised by the researchers and advising researchers, according to their interests.

Advising researchers:

Hans-Christian Dany, Imogen Stidworthy, Nasrin Tabatabai & Babak Afrassiabi

Design

The Design department focuses on design as research, design as discourse and design as publishing. It initiates and supports research projects in the areas of cultural and corporate identity, mapping, print and new media publishing, urban and regional identity, and book design. The department expressly solicits individual designers to propose and carry out their own research in exchange with the institute’s array of events and presentations. Whereas the department formerly focused on graphic and communication design, it has widened its scope to include spatial, product and service design.

Advising Researchers:

John Palmesino, Florian Schneider, Daniel van der Velden

Theory

The Theory department at the Jan van Eyck Academie is an international platform for reflection and research. Its mission is to create the opportunity for outstanding researchers to explore alternative ways of shaping their intellectual horizons by providing a stimulating environment for critical inquiry and intense debate. The Theory department welcomes applications from researchers of unusual promise who pursue their artistic and intellectual view of the interface of critical theory, philosophy, aesthetics, psychoanalysis and the visual arts. Candidates can associate with one of the research projects of the department. Applications not or only indirectly related to the research projects will be considered on equal terms.

Advising researchers:

Katja Diefenbach, Mladen Dolar, Dominiek Hoens

AIA Portland hosts Architecture+Design Festival

By Christine Selk, The Oregonian

The Portland chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Center for Architecture will host the citywide Architecture+Design Festival in October.

The festival kicks off Oct. 1 with a free opening-night party and continues through the rest of the month. Events will include design awards, architecture tours by foot and bicycle,
lectures and discussions, and a weekly film series.

Several of the events are free, and all are open to the public. Find a detailed schedule at aiaportland.com/ad09/events

Rumble 2010 Contemporary Art Fair: Call for submissions

Rumble 2010 Contemporary Art Fair Santa Barbara, CA

Deadline: October 30, 2009

Rumble 2010 is accepting calls for international contemporary art in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, design, and multi-media works.

All interested artists must provide three examples of constant themed works, an artist resume and/or cv, and biography.

In addition to these submission requirements, a $30 entry fee will be required to process entry forms.

You may either fill out the online form or e-mail the above requirements to Catherine Gee, Manager of Projects and Events for Rumble Art, catherine@rumbleart.com.

Rumble Art 2010 Submission Form:
rumbleart.com/submissions

Visit website for additional details:
rumbleart.com

Rumble Contemporary Art Fair
322 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
310-804-0123

Art vs. Design: call for submissions

An international Open Call for Unique Talent Details: http://www.artistswanted.org Images are power. In this dynamic era compelling design can move millions and transcendent art can inspire a generation. From cave paintings of early man to today's industrial designers, art & design has uniquely shaped the world around us, each in its own distinct way. This contest is designed to answer the age old question: What shapes our world more, art or design?

Join thousands of creative people in this visual dialogue.

Mark Mothersbaugh, acclaimed artist and lead singer of art-rock band DEVO leads a panel of judges including Jarrett Gregory (curator at NYC's New Museum) and Donwan Harrell (founder and creative director of Akademiks clothing) in selecting the top artist or designer to be featured at a gala reception at the New Museum in June. The public also plays judge - determing the most powerful medium of the moment - in an online face-off that pits art submissions against design submissions.

Opportunities will be created for everyone who participates and we are awarding over $11,000 in prizes. Grand Prize & Student winner will be awarded with: A gala reception the New Museum in New York City. $2009 cash grant International Publicity, including a feature in Filter Magazine and work shown through Gawker Artists exposing the winners art or design to hundreds of thousands of visitors across 190+ website galleries. $500 in gear from Akademiks Plus the Red Bull Prize: Offering a choice of: A vintage Vespa OR a trip to London to visit the Tate Museum and the Design Museum OR a fully loaded Mac Book Pro.

Every participant gets: An online portfolio and international exposure. A $70 "Thank You" package with gear and discounts to help further your work.

Registration is open now and continues through Midnight May 31st. Details: http://www.artistswanted.org/

Art VS Design was put together by a handful of Brooklyn based artists and designers who have experienced first-hand the difficulties of achieving national attention. We believe both Art & Design hold a powerful place in our society and it is our intention to break-out new talent through a process that is dynamic and open-ended.

No Screw, No Glue...

Readers who remember the 1987 smash hit “Living in a box”” by the band with the same name will get their money’s worth from this article. Those a bit younger might feel transported back to childhood where a simple, big cardboard box held a myriad of possibilities. See for yourself what a long way cardboard design has come as you take in cardboard offices, furniture, sculptures, a cat cocoon, kids’ furniture and more…. Dutch Designers Joost van Bleiswijk and Alrik Koudenburg created this cardboard office for Amsterdam-based advertising agency Nothing. The idea behind the “no screw, no glue” ...

http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/masterpieces-cardboard-design/8879

Design a donut...

Dunkin’ Donuts invites customers to visit its web site and choose their own toppings, fillings and flavors. The person who comes up with the best new doughnut will win $12,000 and see their creation sold in Dunkin’ Donuts shops across the country.

For complete details: https://www.dunkindonuts.com/Donut/?icid=don_000022

UW SCHOOL OF ART OPEN HOUSE: Friday April 25, 2008 / 2-7pm

The students, faculty, and staff in the School of Art invite you to join us during UW's annual Washington Weekend to celebrate our abiding passion for art, art history and design. Explore our teaching, research & practice as we present and reflect upon different styles and techniques in the visual arts.

The quad is the epicenter for the Arts at the UW as departments, student groups, and museums come together to showcase this creative and robust community of performers, artists, writers, scholars and designers.

Explore the arts vignettes

• More than a dozen tents will provide venues for arts “vignettes” - conceived and designed by students - to reveal the essence of their major.

Get behind the camera on a live film set (DXARTS)

• Guerilla-style film making!

Participate in the Patrick Swayze Challenge on the wheel

• A perennial favorite from the Ceramics program

Enjoy live musical performances under the Big Top Tent:

• 12:00pm......Gyil Xylophones by The Awesome Badgers
  12:45pm......Steelband
  1:30pm......The Pulkrabek/Gray Quintet
  2:15pm...... UW Double Bass Ensemble
  3:00pm ......The String Beats
  3:45pm...... Seattle Chamber Brass
  4:30pm...... Jazz Duo

• Be sure to grab a soda when you stop by - sold by Kappa Kappa Psi, Band Fraternity!

Join in an open mic poetry reading

• Creative writing students showcase their work

Buy student art at the sales under the tents: 2-7pm

• Print, painting and drawing, ceramics, sculpture, fibers, photography and more...

Ample Sample

Create a design idea that will transform carpet samples into a fixture, a personal accessory, or any other product you dream up.

Winning designs will be promoted at NeoCon and in Floor Focus magazine and will be made available as a free download to forward-thinking designers from around the world. For information and entry forms: www.amplesample.net/2008/


Deadline: May 10 2008

Design Green Now panel discussions at Western Washington University

April 1st, 2008

Design Green Now is a series of FREE panel discussions exploring the integration of innovative tools in the greening of consumer products. These sessions will inspire and empower emerging designers to build a sustainable future NOW!

Panelists include rock star designers from top consultancies like Frog, Smart Design and Fuse Project along side leading green producers like the sportswear company Nau. They will share their current green projects, the challenges they face and the tools they use for successful sustainable design. The discussions will highlight sustainable materials, product life cycles and social impact.

Design Green Now: http://www.designgreennow.com/

DWR Seattle Studio: Biz Lady Meetup with Design*Sponge editor Grace Bonney

The Seattle studio of Design Within Reach plays host to Design*Sponge blog editor Grace Bonney to introduce a new resource to help women in design make their mark. Bonney runs Design*Sponge, a daily design blog with 30,000 dedicated readers. She is taking her “Biz Lady Meet-up” lecture series on the DWR Studio circuit with guest speakers in the areas of manufacturing, wholesaling, public relations and all things financial. This fully loaded workshop is an excellent opportunity for local designers to meet, network and get advice from the experts.

This is a great opportunity for local women interested in developing their businesses or taking them to the next level. Refreshments will be served, but bringing a snack to share is encouraged. Ladies only, please

RSVP to designsponge@gmail.com.

Connecting women in design

Thursday, February 28, 7-9pm

DWR Seattle Studio
1918 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

Phone: 206.443.9900

Directions: http://news.dwr.com/rd/9z1zfd9urinr21i2amj3m51eaqcjvit3ca0od8g66s8