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Xiangni Song follows her instincts to create paintings of the abstract images in her mind

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Spending her time between Beijing and New York, Xiangni was trained at the School of Visual Arts in 2016. She subsequently transitioned from illustration to fine art by enrolling in the MFA Fine Arts program at Pratt Institute in 2020. This doesn't mean her background in illustration was time wasted, though.

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'I like communicating complex ideas in simple ways': Illustrator Liam Eisenberg on honing his style, staying original and finding inspiration

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Despite not being an art major, this motivated me to put hours into each assignment until I worked my way up to being the best student in the class." When the time came to submit a portfolio and get accepted into an art program, Liam faced a dilemma. Should he focus on fine art, graphic design, photography or illustration? "I

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Alimo illustrates everyday moments to create a dialogue with audiences

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During that time, Alimo studied digital art and learnt how to tell stories rather than just create paintings. I applied for West Coast Craft in SF and got in. I had no art, merchandise, or anything, but I had six months before the fair. Shortly after, Alimo shifted once again, this time back to fine art.

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

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City of Wichita Arkansas River Public Art Project (International) This open call seeks projects for three permanent, public works along the Arkansas Riverfront. Gen-Art: Exploring Creativity Across the Generations (U.S.) 2025 Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition (U.S.) Craft Research Fund Grant (U.S.) Deadline: 5 p.m.

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

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Prisma Art Prize (International) This annual art prize is open to artists working in painting, engraving, and drawing and offers exhibition opportunities and €2,300 in cash awards annually. Chorus Arts ‘Featured Artists’ 2024/2025 (U.K.) One winner will receive $500. There is a $25 entry fee. Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

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

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1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo Featured Innovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer. 2024 Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award (International) Artists, photographers, and illustrators are invited to submit cohesive bodies of work they’d like to see turned into a book.

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

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Collection of the artist, courtesy of Ota Fine Arts. Massachusetts Design Art and Technology Institute (DATMA) – SHELTER 2023 Featured. Tawney Fellowship at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. This fellowship fosters engagement with Tawney’s art environment installed at JMKAC’s Art Preserve in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

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