CALL FOR PROGRAM PROPOSALS FOR 2010 PHILADELPHIA
Deadline May 8, 2009. Early submittals are encouraged!!!
TOPICS FOR PROPOSALS
For the 44th annual meeting of NCECA in Philadelphia, we call for proposals of lectures and panel discussions relating to issues of exploration, discovery, and the relevance of site, location and environment. As always, we also welcome proposals on all subjects relevant to our field. Submissions will be evaluated in regard to merit, the presenters’ expertise in the area, and a general interest in providing a balanced and inclusive program for the members. The general categories for proposals are as follows:
Aesthetics and Critical Theory
Art History
Education
Professionalism
Technology
New Work
2010 NCECA INVITATIONAL
“EARTH MATTERS”
DEADLINE JUNE 1, 2009
The 44th Annual NCECA Conference, “Independence” will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Philadelphia Convention Center, March 31 – April 3, 2010. In conjunction with the conference, The Galleries at Moore College of Art and Design will host the 2010 NCECA Invitational “Earth Matters” from March 13 to April 15, 2010.
The NCECA Invitational is a themed, curated exhibition that features leading edge, large scale and often challenging ceramic art. A foundation group of works are selected by invitation; then artists are invited to submit additional images that support the theme for consideration. This format brings established reputations and emerging talent to bear on the selected theme and adds vitality and fresh perspectives to an ongoing dialogue. The submission process is open to all artists working in ceramics.
The 2010 theme is “Earth Matters” focusing on environmental appreciation, concerns and solutions related to human health. Works exploring the following themes will be considered.
• Appreciation of the beauty and fragility of our environment encouraging stewardship
• Warnings of environmental hazards and their possible consequences
• Solutions and positive approaches to managing the health of our planet and ourselves
2010 NATIONAL STUDENT JURIED EXHIBITION
DEADLINE OCTOBER 1, 2009
ONLINE FORM AVAILABLE MID-SUMMER
In conjunction with the 44th conference, the University of the Arts’ Rosenwald Wolf Gallery will host the NCECA 2010 National Student Juried Exhibition, March 25-April 14, 2010.
The NCECA 2010 NSJE is open to all matriculating fulltime undergraduate and graduate students in the United States of America, except for those enrolled at the institutions of the jurors; Erin Furimsky and Matt Long.
Jurying will be conducted from images of actual works available for the exhibition. No substitutions will be allowed. Each student may submit up to two works, with up to two images per entry.
Now is the time to document the work you have created so far this year.
For more info on all of these opportunities please visit NCECA website.
