Photographers and Illustrators

It's not too late to enter AI-AP's Latin American Fotografía and Ilustración. The deadline has been extended to June 21. Have your work seen by a distinguished international jury that includes Antonio Carlos Castro, Runner's World Magazine/Brazil; Martín Cóppola Segovia, Punto Ogilvy & Mather, Uruguay; Alexandre Ferreira, A&C, Brazil; Javier Guemes, Dieste, Mexico/USA; Julie Grahame, aCurator, USA; Brian Johnson, Texas Monthly, USA; Viviane Pepe, WMcCann, Brazil; Armando Rico, Resistencia Studio, Colombia; Jose Rosero, Casa Tinta, Colombia; Renato Zandoná, Ogilvy & Mather, Brazil. Information.

This Just In from Pictoplasma

The Pictoplasma Academy is a new program for higher learning and exchange, suited for all artists longing to expand their practice in a specific field related to the creation of characters – whether as illustrators, animation filmmakers, fine artists, or graphic, fashion, and product designers. The emphasis is not on the limits of style, media or format, but on a shared interest to explore the principles of outstanding character representations to achieve maximal appeal.

The first program takes place this October 12 - 20 as an intense, 8-day master class in the heart of Berlin and invites graduate students and professionals alike to intensify their skills and further develop their work centered on the creation of characters.

The Pictoplasma Academy will admit a limited number of participants selected upon application and pair each with a supervisor for the duration of the full course. Workshops will challenge them to bring their creation to various media, understand a diverse range of technics, work out and highlight the visual essence and refine the conceptual framework. Every day, guest lecturers will give inspiring incentives to the group and act as additional critics to presentations by participants. These guests will not only give input from an artistic angle, but also offer insight on aspects such as copyright, licensing and production. The deadline for applications is July 26, 3013. Information. Tutors, Lecturers and Hosts. Below: ScaryGirl by Nathan Jurevicius.

Opportunities for Artists | 2013 Governors Island Art Fair is seeking independent artists worldwide working in all disciplines (painting, photography, sculpture, installation, video, sound, performance art, and more) to apply for the Governors Island Art Fair.

More than 100 artists will be chosen to show their art every full weekend in September amongst the sprawling the landmark architecture of New York's Governors Island, one of city's most popular attractions for tourists and locals alike. Founded by 4heads, a group of working artists based in New York City, this event champions a new model for art fairs by putting the artists and the visitors first. The artists’ exhibition space is free. Admission to the fair is free. Even the ferry ride to the island is free. This frees up artists, both unknown and well-known, to present their work their way at no cost in a unique, world-class venue. The deadline for submissions is June 24, 2013. Information.

Monday, June 10, 6-8 pm The Graphic Canon Vol 3 book release and art show. Join artists Sandy Jimenez, Peter Kuper, and Rebecca Migdal as well as Robert Sikoryak, Lauren Weinstein and many more for the opening reception of a show of original art from the book. El Taller Latino Americano, Grady Alexis Gallery, 2710 Broadway (at 104^th Street), 3^rd Flor, NY, NY. Information.

 Artists at the launch of The Graphic Canon Vol 2: Robert Sikoryak, Sandy Jiminez, Rebecca Migdal, Gareth Hinds (behind Rebecca), Seymour Chwast, Brendan Leach, (slightly behind), SanyaGlisic, Russ Kick (editor), and Peter Kuper.

Looking Ahead: Monday, June 17, CPW Portfolio Review in NYC 
Join Center for Photography at Woodstock for a very special portfolio review event where you’ll have the opportunity to show your work to some of the most distinguished and important professionals in photography today. Held in NYC, in a supportive setting, you will have your work reviewed by five noted luminaries in one-on-one twenty-minute sessions. Reviews can provide you with constructive feedback, new directions, and perhaps that jolt of inspiration to take the next step.

In the June session you will meet Marina Chao of the Museum of Modern Art, Michael Foley of Foley Gallery, Lea Golis of New York Magazine, Ruben Natal-San Miguel of Artsmostfierce Arts Blog, and Alan Rapp of ARStudio.Additionally a representative from CPW will be reviewing work.

Please bring: a portfolio of 10-20 prints for review, resume, and optional artist statement Class limit: 12 Tuition: $255 / CPW members $225. Register. NYC location directions will be sent upon registration confirmation.