March All-Media Show: All That Jazz Call For Entries 2025

 

March 2025

AMS: All That Jazz

Call For Entry:   February 1 – 16, 2025

Submission: Online through Artcall.org

 https://march2025cacallmediashowallthatjazzcallforentries.artcall.org

Submission Fee: $15 each up to 3 entries

Commission: 70 % to artists, 30% to CAC

Artists Notified via Email by: Friday, February 21, 2025

Artwork Drop Off: Wednesday, March 12 – 15, 2025 by Noon

Exhibition Opening:  Friday, March 21, 2025, 5pm – 8pm

Exhibition End Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Artwork Available for Artists to Pick Up: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Music Theme - The art theme "All That Jazz" could be interpreted as a celebration of jazz music, culture, and the vibrancy it represents. Artists might explore themes related to:

1. Music and Rhythm: Capturing the energy, spontaneity, and improvisation of jazz through dynamic compositions, abstract forms, and rhythmic patterns.
2. Instruments and Musicians: Depicting iconic jazz instruments like the saxophone, trumpet, piano, or drums, or paying tribute to famous jazz musicians.
3. Cultural and Historical Significance: Reflecting on the origins of jazz, its influence on culture, or the Harlem Renaissance, which was a key period in jazz history.
4. Mood and Atmosphere: Jazz is often associated with smoky clubs, vibrant cityscapes, and lively social settings. Artists could focus on mood, using color and light to evoke emotion.
5. Improvisation and Freedom: Jazz is often about freedom and breaking rules. Artists might experiment with unconventional techniques or styles to mirror this.

Overall, the theme invites creativity, freedom, and exploration, much like jazz itself.

As an Artist how would you like to apply this theme in your art?

Excluding the music theme, "All That Jazz" can be interpreted more broadly as an expression of energy, diversity, and vibrancy in various aspects of life and art. Here are some alternative interpretations:

1.      Celebration of Life and Vibrancy: Focus on dynamic, lively, and colorful scenes that reflect the joy and excitement of life—such as bustling city streets, carnivals, or nature in full bloom.

2.      Eclectic Mix of Styles: The phrase "all that jazz" can refer to a variety of things, suggesting a theme about diversity and eclecticism. Artists might create pieces that combine multiple styles, cultures, or mediums into a cohesive work.

3.      Urban Lifestyle: Think about the hustle and bustle of a big city—nightlife, skyscrapers, crowds, street art, and the interplay between architecture and human movement. The "jazzy" feel of a city can be represented through modern, energetic compositions.

4.      Human Expression and Emotion: The theme can highlight human emotions or expressions—such as joy, sadness, passion, or spontaneity—through figurative or abstract work.

5.      Fashion and Style: Jazz is often associated with a stylish, sophisticated look. Art could explore fashion, elegance, or the style of past eras, such as the Roaring Twenties, with its flapper dresses, sharp suits, and vintage glamour.

6.      Improvisation in Art: Emphasize artistic spontaneity and improvisation, encouraging artists to step out of their comfort zones and experiment with new techniques, materials, or ideas.

7.      Nature’s Rhythms: Artists might explore the rhythms and patterns found in nature—such as the movement of water, the growth of plants, or the patterns of animal behavior—that evoke a sense of harmony and flow.

These interpretations offer a broader range of possibilities for artists to engage with the "All That Jazz" theme creatively.