101 ABSTRACT & NON-FIGURATIVE ARTWORKS: Reaves Named Juror

Art Has No Borders are now accepting entries for international open-call art competitions, culminating in a series of interactive and multi-touch iArtBooks that will showcase artworks that explore various themes. The digital publications will be available to download and purchase to iPad or Mac from iBooks.

Our second iBook competition theme to close and to be published is '101 Abstract & Non-Figurative Artworks'. It is open to all artists working in any media, worldwide. All artworks will be accepted as long as they can be documented in a high resolution photograph and are linked to the theme of the ‘Abstract & Non-figurative’. Since the first decades of the 20th century when Kandinsky and others pioneered abstract art it has enjoyed a prominent place in modern and post-modern art. The term "abstract art" is a very broad umbrella sheltering a wide variety of art; we use the term here to include artwork which takes departure from reality in depiction of imagery and focuses on the form, color and line in its own right, to that which is totally and partially abstracted or non-figurative expressing few visible connections to visual references. Submissions are encouraged in all mediums ranging from traditional painting, drawing, print making to contemporary sculpture, installation and conceptual work.

The selectors and prizes for the 'Abstract & Non-Figurative' theme are: James Bacchi, Gallerist & Co-Owner of Arthaus, San Francisco

James Bacchi, alongside Annette Schutz, opened ArtHaus in San Francisco’s historic Nob Hill in 1996. Since then, the gallery has relocated to 411 Brannan Street in SOMA and has become one of San Francisco’s foremost contemporary art venues. Bacchi and Schutz emphasise an intimate presentation of museum-quality works, diverse in subject matter, media and style by noteworthy New York and Bay Area artists. Voted BEST ART GALLERY in the San Francisco Bay Area for three years running on the San Francisco BAYLIST, ArtHaus represents an outstanding collection of contemporary works diverse in media and style by noteworthy New York and Bay Area Artists.

Chris Holley, Artist, UK

Christine Holley is a practising visual artist from a communications and dance background. Her specialist subject is Ballets Russes and its impact on the visual arts and you’ll find her written work on the subject in the National Library of Art at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum, The National Ballet archives and at other major arts establishments here and overseas. A graduate from University of the Creative Arts, she has developed her own style of abstract/figurative visual art which is influenced by dance/choreographic sensibilities. Her art is exhibited and sold in London; across the UK and is in collections overseas.

Chuck Lusignan, Curator of Gallree, USA

Gallree is an online art gallery whose vision is to provide serious artists and discerning collectors with a thriving forum where they can meet and prosper. The Gallree website was created and launched by Chuck Lusignan who took on the role of its curator because of his great admiration and respect for artists’ creativity, talent, and sacrifice. As a founder and creative director of a successful branding, design and marketing agency, Chuck has collaborated with many talented people while developing creative communications that raise awareness and increase sales for his company’s clients. He feels that the best of these solutions always offer a dialog with the targeted audience. Much like art.

Scott Phillips, Co-founder of Rise Art

Scott's career has spanned both the media and technology sectors. Rise Art is an online platform that makes discovering new art easy and fun. All of the artwork for sale has been hand picked by the Rise Art team and Insiders. They work with top graduate degree programs, galleries and museums to provide their members with access to an incredible array of artwork across price points. Scott focuses on the commercial and operational aspects of Rise Art, and works with our artists and collectors on a daily basis. He enjoys spending an afternoon at the Tate, loves the RCA's Secret Exhibition, and attends as many degree shows as possible.

Sharon Reaves, Founder of Reaves Gallery, NYC

Sharon R. Reaves is the owner and founder of Reaves Gallery and Starting-Artists. She is an independent curator and manages a private contemporary art collection. She is on the Advisory Board of Art Connects New York and the Program Committee of Art Table. While in San Francisco, she served on the Board of Young Audiences and was an active committee member for ArtSpan, The ARC of San Francisco, Art for Aids, The Coalition on Homelessness and Visual Aid. She is a collector and an advocate for emerging artists with emphasis on mixed media and photography. Reaves resides in New York where she offers individualized consulting for artists and tours and lectures for beginning collectors.Entry Deadline

The deadline is now confirmed for Wednesday 10 September 2014 @ 6pm GMT for '101 Abstract & Non-Figurative Artworks'. The estimated date for publication is October. We will keep you fully informed via your registration email when dates, judges and prizes are finalised.

Deadline Confirmed - Wednesday 10 September 2014 @ 6pm GMT.

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