CALL FOR ARTISTS: Apply for solo shows or group shows at the Remsenburg Academy Emerging and established artists who work in any media are encouraged to apply. All styles, subjects and themes are welcome including local themes specific to the East End of Long Island. Submit short bios or current cvs which include exhibition histories, as well as 6 - 10 images of work in PDF format, to Ine Wijtvliet at whitefleet@rcn.com and Lisa Mendelson at jimmy11118@aol.com. The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2013. Shows will be scheduled May through October 2013 at the Remsenburg Academy in lovely Remsenburg, NY. Lecturers on art and other special programs of interest to the community are also being sought.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Southold Historical Society's 5th Annual Art Auction The Southold Historical Society is planning its 5th Annual Art Auction on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 7pm at Castello di Borghese Vineyard in Cutchogue. Artists may submit two works which will be sold at the auction. Please submit appropriately-framed, original works only - no giclees. Art works should be priced with a moderate reserve to instill interest and competition from the bidders. As this is a fundraiser, the split will be 50% to the artist and the remaining 50% to the Southold Historical Society. Artwork will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with a final deadline for April 15. A limited number of works will be accepted. Please call the office at 765-5500 to arrange a time to bring your works to the office for review. For more information about the Southold Historical Society:  www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org.

Call for Artists: Art of the Figure, An Exhibition Juried by Philip Pearlstein Gallery North announces an open to Professional and Amateur Artists from Long Island and nearby regions of NY, NJ and CT. Artists must be 18 years or Older. Seeking two-dimensional art (no photography) that depicts representational or abstract human figures, forms or faces. Composition, technique, style and expression will be considered. Submission deadline is April 26, 2013. For more information, visit http://gallerynorth.org/2013/02/call-for-artists-art-of-the-figure-a-juried-exhibition/.

CALL FOR LONG ISLAND ARTISTS: Embracing our Differences Long Island 2013 The Suffolk Center on the Holocaust, Diversity & Human Understanding, Inc. is seeking submissions for the 7th Annual Outdoor Art Exhibition, Embracing Our Differences. The call is open to students, professionals and amateurs of all ages. Artists are asked to submit work that interprets and explores: the struggles and joys of living in a diverse community; the impact of prejudice and hatred on human dignity; the varied people, cultures and perspectives in our world. Selections to be displayed 16 feet wide and 12 feet high. Deadline for Submissions: May 17, 2013. For more information, click here  

CALL FOR LONG ISLAND ARTISTS: Arts Alive LI, a program of the Long Island Arts Alliance, Poster Contest Students, amateurs and professional artists are encouraged to celebrate the arts and Long Island by participating in the 2013 Arts Alive LI Festival Poster Contest. This contest, which runs from February 4, 2013 to May 24, 2013, represents a unique opportunity for residents of all ages to become involved with the premier month-long multi-venue arts festival on Long Island. Monetary prizes will be awarded to the first and second place winners and gifts will be presented to third and honorable mentions in each of five (5) categories including: Pre-K- Grade 2, Grades 3-6, Grades 7-12, Adult amateur (age 18+) and Professional. Winning posters will become part of the 2013 Arts Alive LI Commemorative Poster Series and will be showcased at venues across the island. Entry deadline: May 24, 2013. For poster design guidelines, templates and the official entry form, please visit: www.artsaliveli.org/poster-contest