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Art Show Hope for Those Who Suffer
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This month we celebrate work dealing with mental illness, physical difficulties, and other challenges. We ask that all work submitted is respectful and focused on hope and healing.While your approach to this theme is up to you, only work including a statement explaining your pieces' relevance to the theme will be accepted. The Member's Choice winner will receive $100 cash. Good luck!
Winning Entries (see gallery of this art show)
- Tracks of Impermanence
- Shelly Bedsaul
Hope for Those Who Suffer exhibit
- Emerging
- April Trice
Hope for Those Who Suffer exhibit
Art Show Vanitas
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Vanitas is symbolic artwork, most often still life, that reflects on one’s vanity and the transience of life. Think of it as a themed still-life as self-portrait. We challenge you to create your own vanitas still life either in the traditional Flanders/Dutch style, or your own style.
Winning Entries (see gallery of this art show)
- Selfies Killed the Portrait Painter
- Christine E. S. Code ~CES~
Vanitas exhibit
- Vanidades
- Selva Solimar
Vanitas exhibit
Art Show Waxing Lyrical
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This month, we challenge you to illustrate your favourite lyrics. Artists should cite the song quoted in their artist statement and give a brief explanation of why they chose their song and their particular visual interpretation. The Member's Choice winner will be awarded $100 cash. Good luck!
Winning Entries (see gallery of this art show)
- She Painted Fire Across the Skyline
- Christine E. S. Code ~CES~
Waxing Lyrical exhibit
- Vincent
- Alma Lee
Waxing Lyrical exhibit
- We Three Kings
- Shawn Marie Hardy
Waxing Lyrical exhibit
- She Was Once The Queen Of The Moon And Stars
- Shawn Marie Hardy
Waxing Lyrical exhibit
Art Show Go Figure
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We're trying something a bit different this month. This exhibit is open to all media, for both nude AND clothed figures. The only caveat is that entries must be in good taste with no visible genitals in the composition. The Member's Choice winner will be awarded a $100 cash prize. So what are you waiting for? Go forth and art!
Winning Entries (see gallery of this art show)
- Swimmer
- Alessandro Andreuccetti
Go Figure exhibit
- Playing Dress Up
- Christine E. S. Code ~CES~
Go Figure exhibit
- Bellezze al bagno
- Alessandro Andreuccetti
Go Figure exhibit
- ninfa verde
- Alessandro Andreuccetti
Go Figure exhibit
Art Show Better Late Than Never 2015
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Missed entering an exhibit in 2015? No problem! Share your late entry here. The only caveat is that the piece was created in 2015 and meets all of the other requirements of the missed exhibit.
Winning Entries (see gallery of this art show)
- Humie
- Vicky Knowles
Better Late Than Never 2015 exhibit
- Chicken Dance
- Alma Lee
Better Late Than Never 2015 exhibit
Art Show Inspired by Tolkien
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JRR Tolkien (1892-1973) created languages and worlds which still inspire us today. This month we challange you to visually interpret the essays, novels, and poems of this beloved author. Be sure to include the title of the work you're interpretting!
Winning Entries (see gallery of this art show)
- Strider (Aragorn)
- Mark Satchwill
Inspired by Tolkien exhibit
- You can't see the Ents for the trees!
- Harlan
Inspired by Tolkien exhibit
- Shepherd of the Forest
- Amanda Makepeace
Inspired by Tolkien exhibit
Art Show Day of the Dead 2015
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This October isn't the first time we've visited Day of the Dead as a monthly exhibit theme, and it won't be the last. This holiday, meant to remember loved ones on All Souls Day on November 2, has really transcended its religious origins and has entered the larger popular culture. We'd love to see your take!
Winning Entries (see gallery of this art show)
- Frida De Los Muertos
- Mark Satchwill
Day of the Dead 2015 exhibit
- Doña Carmela Leaving Offerings On Her Own Alter
- Valerie Meijer
Day of the Dead 2015 exhibit
- Dias de los Muertos
- Shelly Bedsaul
Day of the Dead 2015 exhibit
- Dia De Los Zu-ertos
- Lindi Levison
Day of the Dead 2015 exhibit
Art Show Zodiac
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This month, we take an astrological turn. Whether you're more interested in the Greco-Roman zodiac that rules the current daily horoscope, or the Chinese zodiac many people only experience via placemats in Chinese restaurants, we invite you to celebrate the personifications of these signs and symbols in art.
Winning Entries (see gallery of this art show)
- AQUARIUS
- Javier Martinez
Zodiac exhibit
- PISCES
- Javier Martinez
Zodiac exhibit
Art Show State & National Flowers
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In 2015, we retired our monthly Flower of the Month exhibits after a decade of fantastic floral work. But that doesn't mean we've abandoned our botanical artists. This month is your chance to shine!For the sake of simplicity, we're going from this Wikipedia article on Floral Emblems, which encompasses both national and regional (state, province, county, etc) flowers. There is a direct link on that...
Winning Entries (see gallery of this art show)
- Pibble in the Poppies
- Lindi Levison
State & National Flowers exhibit
- Stately Poppy
- Alma Lee
State & National Flowers exhibit
Art Show Ripped Off 2015
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Looking for a unique collaboration opportunity that comes with instant inspiration? Then we have just the show for you! This month we’re hosting our 15th Annual Ripped Off show! If you haven’t done a Ripped show in the past, here’s how it works: you pair up with a fellow EBSQ Artist, and go through their portfolio and "rip off" their artwork. It can be one piece or a combination, or your inter...
Winning Entries (see gallery of this art show)
- 'West Wibbley World' Rip Off
- Patience
Ripped Off 2015 exhibit
- Fido and Me
- Lindi Levison
Ripped Off 2015 exhibit