JAM FINE ARTS

Applying to this show is a bit of a stretch because my work doesn't really highlight specific people. They are definitely circles of light in which you can see your form subtly reflected back at you. I will leave it up to the curator. JAM

Circle of Light: Halos in Contemporary Art. An online Artsy exhibition examining the use of the halo as a symbol in contemporary art. The halo has become a widely recognized design feature in art due to its frequent association with divinity, importance, and purity. These days, contemporary artists may use this symbol to imply a wide range of thoughts and meanings, not just religious ones. The halo over a person's head in a portrait suggests a distinct way to relate to that individual. Exploring contemporary uses for an ancient visual symbol will be a fascinating experience. Curated by Sergio Gomez
"Halo, also called nimbus, in art, radiant circle or disk surrounding the head of a holy person, a representation of spiritual character through the symbolism of light. In Hellenistic and Roman art the sun-god Helios and Roman emperors often appear with a crown of rays. Because of its pagan origin, the form was avoided in Early Christian art, but a simple circular nimbus was adopted by Christian emperors for their official portraits. From the middle of the 4th century, Christ was also shown with this imperial attribute, as was his symbol, the Lamb of God, from the end of the 4th century. In the 5th century it was sometimes given to angels, but it was not until the 6th century that the halo became customary for the Virgin Mary and other saints. For a period during the 5th century, living persons of eminence were depicted with a square nimbus. The halo is also found in Buddhist art of India, appearing from the late 3rd century CE. It is believed that the motif was brought to the East by Greek invaders." -- Brittanica Encyclopedia (https://www.britannica.com/art/halo-art)
The online exhibition runs from January 1 to 31, 2023.
No Submission FeesThere are NO fees whatsoever to submit or participate.
Selection ProcessThe exhibition will be curated exclusively online. Selections are final. Submissions deadline November 18, 2022. Curated by Sergio Gomez.
Art SalesAll works must be available for sale by 33 Contemporary. Works already sold are not eligible for this exhibition. Art sales and inquires will be handled by 33 Contemporary Gallery from the date acceptance to the end of the show. There is a 50% commission for any art sales.
Participation RulesBy submitting your art to us, you grant 33 Contemporary Gallery permission to publish your work online and social media for exhibition and marketing purposes. All artwork will be attributed to the artist. We will not collect or handle any physical work of art. By participating, you certify that you are the rightful owner of the art and that it does not infringe in any copyright violations.
IMPORTANT DATES

• Submit by Friday, November 18
• Show opens to the public online on January 1, 2023

How to SubmitPlease follow each step carefully. Email us up to 2 works of art. Maximum image size is 3 MB. Copy and paste the information found under 'Ready to Submit' below in the body of the email along with one work of art per email.
ImagesSince this is an online show, images MUST be clear, properly cropped and not showing anything outside the art or frame. Do not include frame in the photograph unless it is part of the work. Blurry, low quality and bad images will be automatically disqualified.
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Friday, November 18, 2022.
Ready to Submit?COPY AND PASTE THE INFO BELOW IN YOUR EMAIL SUBMISSION. One email per image and maximum of two email submissions. Any additional submission or submissions with missing information will be disqualified.
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NAME EMAIL SUBJECT: Circle of Light
Artist Name:
City and Country of Residence:
Title of Art:
Medium:
Size:
Sale Price:
Website:
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I agree to give permission to 33 Contemporary Gallery to publish my art online and in social media for exhibition and promotion purposes only.
Email your submission to: [email protected]

Celebrating its 101st year, the Oak Park Art League (OPAL) proudly announces a regional call for art work with Art 101: A Regional Juried Exhibition.  OPAL is looking for work that best demonstrates the artist's use of materials and mastery of skill in their chosen medium.  
Artists are invited to submit up to 3 images that best represent their current artistic practice.  
Submissions are open to artists over 18 years of age, living in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. 
All mediums will be considered. (drawing, painting, mixed media, digital/new media, printmaking, photography, ceramics, fiber, glass, sculpture).
Size is limited to 48” in its largest dimension. All work should have been created in the past 3 years.
Juror:  Sarah Cox, Manager of Collections and Exhibitions, Elmhurst Art Museum
Dates to Remember:
Call opens:  March 18th, 2022
Submission deadline: Friday, July 15th, midnight
Email Notifications of Acceptance: August 1, 2022
Delivery of work: August 22-27, 2022
Exhibition dates: September 1-30, 2022
Opening Reception: September, 9th 7-9pm
SUBMISSION VIA SUBMITTABLE ONLY - LINKImportant Information:

• Accepted work should be shipped or dropped off to our Carriage House Gallery at 720 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 and arrive between August 22nd and 27th.
  
• OPAL reserves the right to reject work that is significantly different from the original submission.
  
• All accepted work must remain on display through the duration of the exhibition.
  
• Submission fee is $40 for up to three images of work. One additional image will be accepted for each 3-dimensional piece at no additional cost.
  
• All work must be ready to hang. Work that arrives with saw tooth hangers will not be installed. Works with frame hanging wire and D-rings preferred.
  
• Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
  
• Submission fees are non-refundable.
  
• All shipped work received, MUST include a prepaid shipping label for return of the work. OPAL will not ship work without this prepaid label.
  

Juror Information:
Originally from Geneva, Illinois, Sarah Cox is the Manager of Collections and Exhibition at the Elmhurst Art Museum, in Elmhurst, Illinois. She works closely with artists, curators, and creative groups to create innovative exhibitions. She also manages the Mies van der Rohe design home, the McCormick House, located on the museum’s campus. Previously, Sarah was the Manager of Collections and Exhibitions at the Zanesville Museum of Art, in Zanesville, Ohio. She earned her BA in Studio Art and Art History from Illinois College and her MA in Art History and Theory from Northern Illinois University. Sarah has also interned at the Museum of Contemporary Art-Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, National Hellenic Museum, and the Geneva History Museum.

Artist statement on the three submitted pieces:
​"Throughout my career, I have created a distinct body of woven bead mosaics on canvas, panels, salvaged glassware, and other objects. My work evolved out of an interest in environmentalism and upcycling. I create my mosaics on second-hand or salvaged objects. These three works have been layered over salvaged security mirrors. I enjoy working with glass on mirror for the added luminosity from the light bouncing back through the glass beads. In addition to glass beads, I also weave reflective beads into the designs. Again, this adds another luminous effect that, in these pieces, also references the reflective phenomenology of water and ice. I weave the bead mosaic tiles out of new beads, but the supplemental beads between tiles are often second hand.

These three pieces are from an exploration of environmental issues surrounding climate change. "Oceanic Panopticon" is a study of the Pacific Ocean that is one of largest engines of Earth's climate. "Permafrost Panopticon" and "Morteratsch Glacier" are from a series of pieces in which I am calling attention to bodies of geologic ice while they still exist."