by Carole Epp | Mar 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
From their website: “The idea of an exhibition of boxes is not a new one by any means. It is, however, an important one for the ceramic art collector. It is an opportunity to participate in a collecting tradition that has very deep roots. Ceramic art boxes have been collected and coveted throughout the centuries. From ancient Egypt to modern times the lure of a lidded vessel seems to reach across cultural and geographical boundaries. Their almost seductive nature invites us to question what is concealed, everyday objects, or someone’s most cherished memories. For this exhibition we have invited select artists from across the country to interpret the box form. Each artist will bring to the project his or her own distinct method of surface design and construction. We invite you to consider the possibilities of this timeless art form and what might be contained within. Participating artists include Leanne Ash, William Baker, Hayne Bayless, Nicholas Bivins, Jason Burnett, Melisa Cadell, Kyle Carpenter, Julie Covington, David Crane, Susan Fagan, Marty Fielding, Becca Floyd, Erik Haagensen, Kent Harris, Bryan Hopkins, Shawn Ireland, Peter Karner, Ani Kasten, Jennifer Kincaid, Jeff Kleckner, Michael Kline, Eric Knocke, Ryan McKerley, Brooke Noble, Ronan Kyle Peterson, Rob Pulleyn, Emily Reason, Lindsay Rogers, Jenny Lou Sherburne, Liz Summerfield, Joy Tanner and Jerilyn Virden.”
by Carole Epp | Mar 16, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Above: Covers of Direct Art Vol. 15,13,14, 16
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Direct Art Magazine
Volume 17 – Fall 2010 This call is for the annual competition for publication in Volume 17 of Direct Art Magazine, Fall/Winter 2010 issue. Over twenty two artists will be recipients of publication awards including the front and back covers of the magazine and feature articles up to six pages in length. The competition is open to all artists working in any media. Postmarked deadline March 31, 2010.
For prospectus print from Internet at
http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/spring.htm
or e-mail SlowArt at [email protected]
by Carole Epp | Mar 15, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Deadline for Submission of Interest: March 29
Submissions of Interest are being accepted for the installation of three significant large scale works of art for the G.H. Dawe Centre.
Project 1: The west-side wall along the new main entrance of the building is approximately 12m in length. The artwork here could be a mural, mosaic, low relief sculpture, etc. This $107,200.00 public art project will be an artist designed installation or sculpture.
Project 2: This 3.5m in diameter site is located at the west end of the interior mall and is outside the main entrance of the Red Deer public library, Dawe branch. The City of Red Deer has deemed this site suitable for an artist led collaborative freestanding artwork, created with the RDPL patrons and/or students from St. Patrick’s and G.H. Dawe Community schools. This $33,400.00 public art project will be an artist designed installation or sculpture.
Project 3: This site encompasses a long curving exterior wall to the pool and gym areas. Total length of this wall is 43.3m and is broken up with a series of large paneled glass windows. It could be suitable for a glass/window treatment (visibility must be maintained) or a mural, etc. This $33,400.00 public art project will be an artist designed installation or sculpture.
Artwork for all three project sites will be of durable fabrication and resistant to vandalism and other associated concerns inherent to a large public facility and all should reflect the themes of this unique complex: education and learning, recreation, fitness and healthy lifestyles.
Submissions of Interest should include:
– Letter of Interest
– Qualifications and/or Resume
– Photos/slides/DVD of up to 20 images
– Description (if available) of previous projects and/or commissions
– Note: Please do not submit renderings/maquettes for your proposal at this stage
Deadline for Submission of Interest is March 29. The selected artists/art groups will be notified (by letter or phone) with the Terms of References by April 30.
For further information contact:
Pat Matheson at (403) 309-4775 email: [email protected]
Kristina Oberg at (403) 309-2637 email: [email protected]
by Carole Epp | Mar 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
Saturday & Sunday, June 5 & 6 2010
9am- 5pm
$185 Member / $225 Non-member
Membership deadline discount is May 1, 2010
When Pinnell teaches a workshop, the point is not to entertain or impress those attending. Instead, the intent is to provide ideas, techniques, information and insight that will be useful to those attending, and that will empower them when they return to their own studios. Because of this, the attention to questions and concerns of those at the workshop and the focus of Pinnell’s presentation often shift in response the discussion. Pinnell has taught many workshops over the last 25 years, and no two have ever been exactly alike. To begin the workshop, Pinnell will throw, alter, assemble, and texture a small group of utilitarian pots, including a teapot, ewer and cup. He will also demonstrate a variety of techniques for making pottery parts, including handles, spouts, lids and feet. While at work, he will address the aesthetic underpinnings of utilitarian pottery and contemporary ceramics in general, and lead the audience in a discussion of these topics. Pinnell will begin the second day answering questions and lead discussions on clay bodies, and firing. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and share their expertise for the benefit of others. It is always interesting to see examples of things that did not work, and to have the entire group troubleshoot the problem. We willl use a computer glaze program called Hyperglaze (projected for everyone to see) to analyze the glaze, so we can better understand what is causing the problem, and we will work together to try to generate a solution. The intent of this part of the workshop is both to find solutions and also for everyone to experience the process that we use to find solutions.
The Art Center1803 N. 7th Street | Grand Junction, CO 81501 | 970-243-7337
[email protected] by Carole Epp | Mar 14, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Visual artists, performance artists, musicians, composers, critics, curators, arts administrators, designers and writers are invited to apply to the Residency Program. The program has been designed to provide work space, accommodation and meals in a retreat environment where participants can work independently on their own project(s) for a time period of one to five weeks depending on availability (not all consecutive). The program also features an invited artist in residence whenever possible. The artist in residence is invited to work independently and is not required to provide formal instruction to residency participants. The opportunity will be available for creative interaction during social and serendipitous occasions (see Invited Artists In Residence). The Residency Program is offered in July, August and September (see 2010 schedule). MORE INFO >>
