Colossal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Illustration by Marija Tiurina Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. All three artists will have the opportunity to develop and lead a public program at the museum. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter.

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Artist Arts and Crafts Filmmaking Programming 93

Spine Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

It's been 85 years since Allen Lane created Penguin with the intention of making classic books accessible to all, and ever since, they have been synonymous with innovative design. We’re proud to continue to work with the very best and most loved artists and illustrators in the world.” Where does your inspiration come from?

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Colossal

JULY 3, 2023

Open Calls Franklin Furnace 2023 XENO Prize for Artists’ Books (International) This prize offers $5,000 to one artist to publish an artist’s book centered around book banning/burning in an edition of at least 120 copies. Winners receive exhibition and publication opportunities, with one 500 Euro award. Deadline: 1 a.m.

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Artist Arts and Crafts Programming Exhibition 86

Colossal

MAY 3, 2022

based artists at any stage of their career to create a public art project that addresses a critical social issue. This annual Creative Capital initiative awards arts writers grants between $15,000 and $50,000 to create articles, books, and short-form writing. Deadline: May 5, 2022. Creative Time Open Call. Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

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Moo

JANUARY 24, 2022

While I was formally trained in drawing, painting, printmaking, etc in the western academy, my practice encompasses so much more. 1991) is a great favorite because it so poignantly represents the love the artist felt for his partner, and it exists in such a way that the public can partake of that sweetness forever.

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Colossal

APRIL 4, 2022

Awards are given out on an ongoing basis to creators in categories like Arts, Comics & Illustration, Design & Tech, Film, Food & Craft, Games, Music, and Publishing. Deadline: Rolling. Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund. There is a $12 fee to apply. Deadline: April 15, 2022. Al & Mickey Quinlan Residency.

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Artist Arts and Crafts Printmaking Exhibition 67

Colossal

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This request for qualifications asks artists to consider themes of shelter for an outdoor public installation in New Bedford. Beam Center is requesting design proposals for ambitious public artworks that will be brought to life through collaborations with youth. Deadline: November 1, 2022. Lenore Tawney Fellowship Featured.

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Eye on Design

AUGUST 22, 2022

Born in 1955 near Boston, MA to parents who were both creative professionals, Sandhaus grew up in the kind of design-filled home that had a printmaking workshop—which doubled as a ping pong table—in its basement. Wild was a close collaborator on the endeavor, helping Sandhaus define the four sections of the book. Design by authors.

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Graphic Arts and Crafts Graphic Design Education 66

Shillington

AUGUST 19, 2020

There’s a lot of amazing design, illustration and type coming out of the Windy City. Founded in 2016 by Jacob Lindgreen and Paul Zdon, Platform is studio that focuses on visual identities, websites, book and other print projects. Caroline López Corominas is an illustrator and 2D motion graphics designer. Central Type.

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Shillington

AUGUST 20, 2023

I Love Typography I Love Typography covers everything from typography and type history to making fonts, and everything in between, including printmaking to book history and occasionally calligraphy. Its associated blog features a range of critical, informed writing about design and visual culture. Masterpicks has you covered.

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Design Week

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Less so Barnett Freedman who, despite a proliferation of design work that spanned Transport for London posters, book jackets and royal commissions, has gone relatively under looked. ” That comes through in his work, particularly with book jacket design. Freedman also cared how the books were designed on the inside, too.

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Fine Art Art Exhibition Printmaking 54

Creative Market

JULY 15, 2021

Because of the kitschy approach to art, which was meant to actually be his ode to modern culture, his Soup Cans were initially received by critics and the public as something offensive. Looks like it could be in the pages of any comic book of its era. Elvis Presley Paintings. Image Credit: WikiArt. James Rosenquist. Coca Cola Plan.

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Shillington

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The best graphic design books are not dry and dusty academic tomes, but take you on an exciting journey of the imagination and transport you to new creative worlds. From classics of the discipline to the best of new releases, these books should be on every designer’s reading list. Buy the book. Buy the book.

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Graphic Design Graphic Arts and Crafts Print 119

High on Design by Wix

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Whatever your creative endeavors entail, from printmaking or web design , or pursuing a career as a freelance artist, the following art blogs are here to kindle your curiosity and update you on the latest news from the creative world. 15 best art blogs to add to your reading list.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 1, 2024

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Location: Baltimore, MD MICA is one of only a few colleges worldwide accredited in graphic design, interactive design, and illustration. Its BFA in Graphic Design is an immersive program focused on conceptual thinking, creative innovation, and relationships between medium and message.

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Graphic Design Graphic Arts and Crafts Programming 40

Shillington

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The college with the largest enrolment in the state of Ohio, Ohio State University is one of the best ranked public universities in the United States. Visual Communication students are also encouraged to produce printed materials such as posters, books and packaging. The Ohio State University. Location: Columbus, Ohio.

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Graphic Design Graphic Internet and Software Development Web Design 52

Shillington

MAY 11, 2020

It was used broadly across soul and funk records, posters and advertising but also appeared on catalogs and more everyday publications throughout the decade. British typeface Gill Sans was designed by sculptor, printmaker and typeface designer Eric Gill —who clearly named his most famous typeface after himself. 10 (Switzerland, 1961).

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Typography Fonts Advertising Advertising 118

Creative Boom

JULY 18, 2023

Or looking to commission an illustrator for a project? Look no further, as we list the best UK illustration agents around right now and the details you need to know. Looking for more money, better commissions, better clients and generally more respect as an illustrator? Illustrators on their roster include Alex T.

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Shillington

JUNE 24, 2020

We did the digging for you and have uncovered some of the many talented creatives—producing work across branding, illustration, digital design, animation and more—who call Pennsylvania home. Her subject matter has a strong lean to portraiture and character, with her digital illustrations evoking the texture and energy of traditional media.

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Spine Magazine

JULY 3, 2020

Bianca Tschaikner is an Austrian illustrator, printmaker and storyteller with a nomadic spirit. People throughout my journey really had fun with my sketchbook and suggested to publish it – and so eventually I did, under the title “ SAVARI - an illustrated journey through Iran and India”.

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Illustration Illustrator Printmaking Travel 98

High on Design by Wix

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

As an illustrator, your portfolio website is a crucial tool that helps both fans and potential clients explore your work. One of the very first steps in making an illustrator website is to look for web design inspiration. Isabelle’s illustrator website includes an art portfolio that showcases her works in a long scroll format.

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Shillington

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Though, when it comes to books on the topic of graphic design, it’s often hard to find the best ones to read. The best graphic design books can take you on an exciting journey of the imagination and transport you to new creative worlds. Potentially the most important book for graphic designers ever. Buy the book.

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Graphic Design Graphic Arts and Crafts Publishing 140

Shillington

MARCH 8, 2021

As today is International Women’s Day —an important date in the calendar that celebrates women’s achievements and seeks to make the world an equal place—we thought we’d champion 25 female graphic designers and illustrators that are making waves in the industry. Hélène Baum-Owoyele. Louise Brady. Faride Mereb. Amanda Lobos.

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