contests

July 1 - September 3 2010
Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh NC

Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh
The Junior League of Raleigh and Visual Art Exchange present Down Home: Portraits of the Old North State, a juried art exhibition Thursday, Oct. 21, through Sunday, Oct. 24. Artists may enter up to two pieces exploring this year's theme. This exhibit is open to all two-dimensional artwork, excluding photography, by living Carolina artists.

Deadline: September 3
For more information: http://carolinacolor.wordpress.com

July 1 - September 13 2010
Allied Artists of America, NY

Allied Artists of America, New York, N.Y.
The Allied Artists of America 97th Annual National Exhibition is open to all artists working in oil, water media, pastels, graphics and sculpture. Medals and cash prizes totaling $24,000 will be awarded. The exhibition will be held Friday, Nov. 12, through Tuesday, Nov. 30.

Deadline: September 13
For more information: Visit http://www.alliedartistsofamerica.org/prospectus.htm or contact Annie Patt at annie_patt@yahoo.com.

July 1 - September 30 2010
Susan Kathleen Black Foundation, Lake George, Colorado

Susan Kathleen Black Foundation, Lake George, Colo.
The Blossom Art of Flowers fine art competition was conceived to recognize, promote and reward excellence in floral art. The exhibition has one of the most lucrative cash pools of any fine art exhibition world-wide with $65,000 in total awards, including a $25,000 Best in Show prize. Approximately 100 entries will be featured in the premier exhibition at the Naples (Fla.) Museum of Art in February 2011.

Deadline: August 31 (early), September 30 (late)
For more information: http://www.blossomartcompetition.com

July 1 - August 1 2010
Town of Cary NC

Town of Cary
The Town of Cary is now accepting applications for exhibitions in 2010–2011 solo and group art exhibition opportunities at Page Walker Arts and History Center, Jordan Hall Arts Center and other facilities around town. Artists working in any medium are invited to submit an application.

Deadline: August 1

For more information: www.townofcary.org