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The WESTAF Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Artist Fund provides resources to and for BIPOC artists living in the 16 states and jurisdictions in the WESTAF region. The program emphasizes self-determination for BIPOC artists and their communities. The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Artist Fund opens for individuals to apply on March 11, 2024 at 9 a.m. (MT) and closes March 31, 2024 at 11:59 (MT). Funds will be distributed from a pool of $180,000. Their intention is to distribute at least one award to each of the 16 states and jurisdictions in the WESTAF region. While all budget requests will be reviewed, they anticipate distributing $6,000 – $12,000 per awardee. https://lnkd.in/ge4-aFsb

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery - "Human Nature" 2024 Call for Entry - Online Art Show - This show is all about the human figure and portrait as well as referring to the distinguishing characteristics of humans—including ways of thinking, feeling and acting—which humans tend to have naturally, independently of the influence of culture. This is our 10th annual show, and we are excited to see your interpretation. PAY IT FORWARD - We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to Your Safe Haven. YSH is a nonprofit agency, located in Bedford County, PA, that serves victims of all serious crimes and their families, including, but not limited to: domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, theft, homicide, robbery, physical assault, DUI related crimes, adult survivors of child sexual assault, etc. Colors of Humanity is not affiliated with Your Safe Haven. ELIGIBILITY - All artists 18 and over may enter. JUDGING CRITERIA - Originality, interpretation, quality, demonstration of ability, and usage of medium JUROR - Janelle Cogan. ENTRY FEE - $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once if you have additional works.) AWARDS - Cash award will be given to the Best of Show winner. Additionally, the Best of Show winner will be featured with his or her artwork on the cover of the show. The Best of Show, First Place and Second Place winners work will be largely displayed with an article about them and their work. Other winners will be featured and have special recognition. DEADLINE: March 15, 2024. https://lnkd.in/eWdpFPWe #TheArtList #ColorsofHumanityArtGallery #HumanNature

It was our wedding anniversary this week and so we went out for the 'anniversary dinner' on Saturday evening - which was fabulous at Number One in Edinburgh. We also went to an art exhibition at the wonderful Lemond Gallery (thanks Ken Lemond) where we treated ourselves to a couple of paintings. We both love collecting Scottish Art and we never know when we will come across a piece that we really want. That is why we have an 'art pot'. Money put aside each month so that we can buy something when we see it with no guilt or debate of whether we should be spending the money - that is what we have put the money aside for. I call it guilt-free spending and it takes the stress out of buying something you love and want rather than need. What would you like to build up a 'pot' for so you can spend guilt-free? #profitfirst #guiltfreespending #cashmanagement

We know that when expensive stamps are described for auction, an important part of the description is the provenance, and it not only helps aid the buyer, but adds value and confidence that the item is what is represented. So, Why Can’t Every Stamp have Provenance? This document takes you through the basics of provenance through how to us StampAuctionNetwork's Live Auction Provenance Viewer. Ask any questions you might have in the comments. They benefit every reader! Here's the link to download the white paper: https://lnkd.in/eBTWG8wQ #provenance #philately #philatelycollection #philatelists #philatelist #philatelycollectors #philatelie #stampcollecting #topicalphilately #stampcollecting #stampauctionnetwork #stampauction #stampstellhistory

We know that when expensive stamps are described for auction, an important part of the description is the provenance, and it not only helps aid the buyer, but adds value and confidence that the item is what is represented. So, Why Can’t Every Stamp have Provenance? This document takes you through the basics of provenance through how to us StampAuctionNetwork's Live Auction Provenance Viewer. Ask any questions you might have in the comments. They benefit every reader! Here's the link to download the white paper: https://lnkd.in/eBTWG8wQ #provenance #philately #philatelycollection #philatelists #philatelist #philatelycollectors #philatelie #stampcollecting #topicalphilately #stampcollecting #stampauctionnetwork #stampauction #stampstellhistory

If you've been following along, you'll have heard me ramble on about Atelier 17. But did you know the 100th anniversary of its founding is coming up in 2027? Under the leadership of the intrepid Christina Weyl, we've formed The Atelier 17 Project, a non-profit organization that encourages new research about the history of Atelier 17. We seek artists and art historians to partner with us in developing a variety of centennial projects in 2027 and to offer fresh perspectives about Atelier 17 and its members. Some possible methods of contribution include the following. Develop a centennial project: exhibitions, publications, one-off events such as a hands-on workshop or public forums, or other out-of-the-box ideas. New research: Consider sharing your research in an online workshop, which Christina is co-organizing with James Chadwick (University of Amsterdam). Abstracts are due April 30. Christina and James plan for the papers to form the basis of a centennial catalogue. Atelier 17’s Roster: Christina has updated the roster of Atelier 17 artists with 300 names. (Any list is based on Joann Moser’s list compiled in 1977.) We encourage you to reach out if you have any additional details to share. We also seek to fundraise towards a host of projects. There is a donate button over on the website. Stay tuned for news to come. Christina's gorgeous website is here: https://lnkd.in/g_dU66rG

We know that when expensive stamps are described for auction, an important part of the description is the provenance, and it not only helps aid the buyer, but adds value and confidence that the item is what is represented. So, Why Can’t Every Stamp have Provenance? This document takes you through the basics of provenance through how to us StampAuctionNetwork's Live Auction Provenance Viewer. Ask any questions you might have in the comments. They benefit every reader! Here's the link to download the white paper: https://lnkd.in/eBTWG8wQ #provenance #philately #philatelycollection #philatelists #philatelist #philatelycollectors #philatelie #stampcollecting #topicalphilately #stampcollecting #stampauctionnetwork #stampauction #stampstellhistory

We know that when expensive stamps are described for auction, an important part of the description is the provenance, and it not only helps aid the buyer, but adds value and confidence that the item is what is represented. So, Why Can’t Every Stamp have Provenance? This document takes you through the basics of provenance through how to us StampAuctionNetwork's Live Auction Provenance Viewer. Ask any questions you might have in the comments. They benefit every reader! Here's the link to download the white paper: https://lnkd.in/eBTWG8wQ #provenance #philately #philatelycollection #philatelists #philatelist #philatelycollectors #philatelie #stampcollecting #topicalphilately #stampcollecting #stampauctionnetwork #stampauction #stampstellhistory

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery - "SKIES" Call for Entry - Online Art Show - THEME- "Skies" The sky can tell us so much. You can look towards it for hope in seeing rainbows, in fear during storms, for comfort by the moon and stars, and find pictures written in the clouds. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to SERRV International. SERRV is a nonprofit organization with a mission to eradicate poverty wherever it resides by providing opportunity and support to artisans and farmers worldwide. Colors of Humanity is not affiliated with SERRV. ELIGIBILITY- All artists 18 and over may enter. JUDGING CRITERIA- Originality, interpretation, quality, demonstration of ability, and usage of medium. JUROR- Janelle Cogan. ENTRY FEE- $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once if you have additional works.) AWARDS- Cash prize will be given to the Best of Show winner. Additionally, the "Best of Show" winner will be featured with his or her artwork on the cover of the show and it will be largely displayed with an article about them and their work. Other winners will be featured and have similar recognition. All accepted works will be displayed with the artist name, title of work, and a link back to their website, or email address if they do not have a website. SALES- All sales are conducted solely between the artist and the buyer. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery does not handle any part of the sale or collect any commission. DEADLINE: February 15, 2024. https://lnkd.in/eRXdqn9z #TheArtList #ColorsofHumanityArtGallery #SKIES