Art Competitions/
Opportunities

—The International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) has announced its Seventh Biennial Catalogue Cover Competition.  This juried competition is open to all artists who are members of an IAPS Member Society.  The winning painting will be reproduced on the cover of the Convention Program, used in promotional materials and displayed at the Convention to be held May 28-31, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM.  All entry images must have a vertical image format and be made from dry pastel.  E-mail: aheywood@anne-heywood.com; 508.378.4239. Download a prospectus at http://www.pastelinternational.com/COMPETITIONS/competitions-exhibitions.html.  Deadline:  Oct. 10.

—A Shenere Velt Gallery of The Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring, Southern California District, has issued a Call for Artists to participate in a juried exhibition titled “R U Evolved?  Artists Reflect on Darwin @ 200.”  It will be on display Jan. 11 – Feb. 27, 2009 in the Gallery, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035-4231.  Artists are asked to submit slides or digital images of up to three wall-hung works in any media (except jewelry and ceramics) that speak to the theme.  Download a prospectus at www.circlesocal.org or write to the gallery (above) and enclose a #10 SASE.  Deadline:  Oct. 24.

—Sugarloaf Art Fairs and Craft Festivals offer a variety of works by the most talented craft designers and fine artists.  Shows have expanded from the Mid-Atlantic to the Mid-West and New England to include a total of 18 shows for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009. If you are interested in displaying/selling your work at these popular juried shows, visit http://www.sugarloafcrafts.com/becomeex.html for information on applying.

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