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Grace Gillespie’s Vibrant Linocut Prints of Flowers and Foliage Tap Into Her Artistic Roots

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All images © Grace Gillespie, shared with permission Grace Gillespie grew up in an artistic household, but she resisted pursuing visual art at first, especially printmaking, because it was something both of her parents excelled at. ” she says. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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The role of Aberdeen People’s Press in late 20th century activism

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However, from 1973 to 1984 a local print shop, Aberdeen People’s Press, served as the vital tissue between many of the city’s activist groups. Catalysed by greater accessibility and affordability of printing equipment, DIY printers emerged hand in hand with social movements around the world.

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January 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Virgin Islands) This portrait competition is open to all media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, video, performance art, and digital or time-based art. Residencies, Fellowships, & More Tusen Takk Foundation 2025 Visual Artist Residency (U.S.) Deadline: February 15, 2024.

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August 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Open to Canadian women artists ages 25-40 living in New York state, this grant program offers three unrestricted $5,000 awards, one in visual arts, one in media and design, and the other in literature. Manhattan Art Grants (Manhattan, New York City). The Canadian Women Artists’ Award (New York). Deadline: 5 p.m.

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February 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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FREE THE BOOKS: A Print Exhibition (International) This March, Evanston Public Library will host an exhibition of prints about banned books in collaboration with Hive Center for Book Arts and Starshaped Press. Deadline: February 15, 2024. Entry fees range from $5 to $35. Deadline: February 16, 2024. Deadline: Rolling.

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October 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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The Portland Institute for Contemporary Art will award up to $5,000 to unincorporated visual art collectives, alternative spaces, and collaborative projects as part of Round 11 of the Precipice Fund. Art Omi Residencies (International). There are a few free spaces available for those who qualify. Precipice Fund (U.S.).

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September 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Print Center New York Open Call: New Voices 2024 (U.S.) Artists working in visual art, installation, multimedia, performance, literature, music, photography, filmmaking, curating, are welcome to apply. Winners will receive $1,000, and their winning image(s) or full portfolio will be published in AAP Magazine Vol.34.

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