Why it’s only clay…call for entry

2009 It’s Only Clay featuring Juror – Richard Breshnahan The Bemidji Community Art Center and the Bemidji State University Visual Arts Dept announce the 7th annual, It’s Only Clay National Juried Ceramics Competition and Exhibition. This annual National juried ceramics competition and exhibition is a collaboration sponsored by the BCAC and Bemidji State University. IOC features a lecture and workshop on the campus of Bemidji State University by artist and potter Richard Bresnahan and a juried exhibition of functional ceramics by the Bemidji Community Art Center on exhibit in Nov. and Dec. 2009. Previous jurors include Linda Christianson, Jeff Oestreich, Robert Briscoe, Bill Gossman and Bob and Cheryl Husby. Workshop and lecture to be held in October. More information coming soon. Juried Exhibit at the Bemidji Community Art Center
The “Its Only Clay” 2009 exhibit is a juried competition focusing on, and dedicated to, functional clay vessels. Selected works will be a part of the exhibit at the BCAC from November 6th to December 19th. Prize money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners equaling $1,600.00 and additional purchase awards for work going towards the Margaret Harlow Vessel Collection at BSU.

• Guidelines: for submissions are outlined in the It’s Only Clay 2009 IOC prospectus
• Deadline for submissions: all entry forms must be complete and postmarked September, 5th 2009.
• Application fee: $30.00 for 3 entries.
• Exhibition Dates: November 6th through December 19th.
• Opening Reception and Awards: November 6th 5 to 7 pm.

Awards – In 2009 there will be prize money for 1st place$800.00, 2nd place $500.00 and 3rd place $300.00 plus additional purchase awards will be made with work going towards the Margaret Harlow Vessel Collection at BSU .