CALL TO MASSACHUSETTS ARTISTS Vortex 2006: The Fourth Annual Juried Art Exhibition hosted by Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse, challenges Massachusetts artists to submit original and inspirational work that explores the role interconnectivity plays in art. The Blue Men--who come from the part of us that wants to express creativity, innovation, and humor--invite all artists to examine, through their artwork, the dynamics of interconnectivity in their shared communities. This year's exhibition will be juried by Nora Donnelly, Senior Registrar at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art, Ricardo D. Barreto, Director of UrbanArts Institute at MassArt, Chris McCarthy, director of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum as well as an artist representative from the Blue Man Group Boston creative community. - Work is accepted in two categories: 12-17 years old and 18+. - Four winners selected in each category. - Cash prizes. No entry fee. - Selected artists to be reimbursed up to $250 for framing. - All mediums welcome. - Medium must be wall mountable (Max 35 inches W x 40 inches H x 3 inches D). - Open to all residents and students of Massachusetts. - Unveiling Party in October 2006. - Yearlong exhibitions at Charles Playhouse (18+) and the Boston Children's Museum (12-17). Deadline for submissions is October 2, 2006. Visit: http://blueman.com/vortex for instructions, submission guidelines and a downloadable entry form or call: 617-542-6700 ext. 12.