Call for Artists for The ArtsUnited’s Ribbons for the Children Art Program

ArtsUnited is accepting applications for the third annual Ribbons for the Children Art Program. The program is a benefit for the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) in Fort Lauderdale. The CDTC treats pediatric AIDS patients as well as many other illnesses effecting children.

Artists are invited to produce an original visual art piece that reflects their creative interpretation of the AIDS Ribbon. The art will be collected by ArtsUnited at drop off and then will be donated to the CDTC. The CDTC will select some of the entries to be reproduced to make note cards, prints, etc. to be sold throughout the year. All art work will be displayed at a reception, where they will be auctioned as a benefit for the CDTC. The reception is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2008 in Fort Lauderdale.

Because the display specifics are not finalized, we ask that all submissions be of appropriate size to be displayed on a floor easel. Applications are to be submitted with the art work on Saturday, September 27th between noon and 2:00 PM at the Stonewall Library and Archives, 1717 N. Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

Applications for this event are located on the Download Page. For more information, contact artsunited1@aol.com or call Chuck Williams at 954-530-2723.

Call for Artists for The 3rd Annual
Fine Art Clearance Event (FACE)

"Diversity," Digital Photography by Kelvin T. Stansberry

Do you have old artwork cluttering your closets? Are your studio walls filled to capacity? Want to be rid of all those old paintings and photos and make some money in the process? Well now you can at the Fine Art Clearance Event (FACE)

The Fine Art Clearance Event (FACE) is an opportunity for you to sell all your outdated artwork, and for the public to buy original artwork at bargain prices. Each artist rents a 6’ table and sells his or her artwork at $200 or less. Each artist must provide their own display easels and will handle their own transactions. ArtsUnited will not take any percentage of these sales! ArtsUnited will handle Visa and Mastercard transactions if you like, but there is a 3.5% processing fee paid to the bank.

This year’s Art Sale will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the ArtServe Auditorium, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL from 1:30pm to 4pm. Artist tables are $30 for ArtsUnited, ArtServe and Broward Art Guild Members, and $50 for non-members. One table and two chairs will be provided. Participation is first come, first served. Admission to the public will be free and we will be advertising the event liberally in the press.

Artists who wish to participate must complete and submit an application on or before August 25, 2008 with their check by mail to ArtsUnited, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd, Suite 145, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304. For more information, contact artsunited1@aol.com. Applications are available on the Download Page.

SET UP IS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6th BETWEEN 12:30 AND 1:30PM AT ARTSERVE. PLEASE DELIVER YOUR WORK AT THAT TIME AND HAVE UNSOLD WORK REMOVED BY 4:30 PM. THE AUDITORIUM IS IN USE BY ANOTHER GROUP AT 4:30, SO ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED BY THAT TIME, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Call for Artists
ArtExplosion 2008 Visual Art Exhibit

ArtsUnited will again produce its annual signature event ArtExplosion, which combines all forms of art in a two week calendar of spectacular events. The ArtExplosion 2008 Visual art Exhibit will be on display from February 11 through 29, 2008 at ArtServe, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd, Fort lauderdale. The artist Reception will be on Saturday February 16, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The reception will aslo include music, dance, theatre, book signings and vocal performances. admission to the reception is $5.00 to help offset some of the costs associated with the event. Over 500 people attended last year's reception, and thousands viewed the exhibit during the month. There will be significant press coverage of the opening and exhibit as well. There is no admission charge, other than during the Artist Reception.

This is a juried exhibit, so you are encouraged to submit your best works. Though there is no theme for ArtExplosion 2008, all accepted works will be judged and prizes will be awarded for the Best of Show, People's Choice and Best in Class. You need not be a member of ArtsUnited to participate, however, this is a showcase of artists from the Gay and Lesbian Community. Visual artists who whis to participate must complete and submit an application by fax (954-567-1439), maill or in person to ArtsUnited, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd, Suite 145, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 on or before February 5, 2008 to be considered. Application fees are $20 for nonmembers, and are waived for members of ArtsUnited in good standing.

All works must be ready to hang or display, have the title and artist indicated on the back, and be delivered to ArtServe, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 33304 on Saturday February 9, between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM for consideration. Artists with works not accepted for the exhibit will be contacted on Saturday, Feburary 9, 2008, and need to return to Artserve to claim those items by 1:00 PM Sunday, February 10, 2008.

For more information contact artsunited1@aol.com. Applications are available on the Download Page.