by Carole Epp | Jun 23, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Residency Program 2011
Application deadline: July 31 2010 Fogo Island Arts Corporation
Highway 334, Suite 100 NL – A0G 2X0 – Canada
http://www.artscorpfogoisland.ca The Fogo Island Arts Corporation is a new contemporary art venue on the east coast of Canada. The Arts Corporation runs two distinct yet complementary programs, the Residency program and the Production program. Both programs encourage dialogue between visiting artists and local people to share experiences and perceptions. The Fogo Island Arts Corporation’s mission to bring together local communities and the international art scene is reflected in the accommodations and work space provided to Residency Program participants. Striking new studios are being built at locations across the island. They are designed by acclaimed architect Todd Saunders. The first of these studios – the Long Studio – opened on June 2 2010. Living spaces are provided in refurbished traditional homes located in nearby communities on the island. More information is available at our website: http://www.artscorpfogoisland.ca
by Carole Epp | Jun 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
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Student Scholarships for CRITICAL Santa Fe
DEADLINE JUNE 30, 2010
NCECA is pleased to announce the availability of student scholarships for participation in the CRITICAL Santa Fe Symposium to be held October 27 – 30, 2010. These awards are open to NCECA Members who are full-time undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students enrolled at an accredited college, university or art institute in the U.S. at the time of the application deadline. There is no age limit. Anyone who has received a major grant or fellowship is not eligible. Applications are to be supported by one (1) letter of recommendation written by a ceramics teacher who has taught the student, along with a 200 – 300 word statement of intent. A maximum of four $250 awards may be made. The selection committee includes the NCECA Student Director At Large, an NCECA Director at Large and a third ceramic artist.
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This form and all materials must be submitted electronically by June 30, 2010.
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NCECA Office
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by Carole Epp | Jun 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
From the Governor General of Canada’s Website:
Victor Cicansky, C.M.
Regina, Saskatchewan
Member of the Order of Canada
Known for his familiar imagery and often humorous sculptures in clay and bronze, Victor Cicansky is one of Western Canada’s most celebrated artists. His distinctive work, which pays homage to Saskatchewan’s agricultural heritage and daily life, has been exhibited in art galleries across Canada and abroad. He has been an ardent defender and promoter of his fellow artists, and has lent his support and expertise to various arts boards and galleries, notably the Mackenzie Art Gallery and the Susan Whitney Gallery in Regina. A teacher and mentor, he has helped to perpetuate his craft by inspiring generations of young artists.
by Carole Epp | Jun 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
Ahh market days….good and bad for so many reasons. I think I always start off the day full of hope, have that hope shattered quickly as the booth next door sells out of their 4 dollar brown bowls, but then at the end of the day, light at the end of the tunnel in the form of some level of financial success and a pocket full of compliments to take back to the studio to help inspire the drive to make more work.
All in all it’s worth it. Even if there are those moments when you ponder your existence as someone tests out how well their pen will fit into your cup you’ve been designing for 5 years….but then i remind myself that to put a pot to use, regardless of the use is what it’s about and why not have a beautiful pen holder?
There will always be those customers that only want a french butter dish no matter what it looks like, or those that will tell you to your face that you charge too much for your work. This market I also found myself having to explain one too many times why ceramics and pottery are the same thing…sigh.
But the repeat customers, the young couples pondering just the right vase to add to their collection, the joy of seeing people excited about your work makes the long hours, the messy house, the neglected children, the many nights of rice and pasta, the life of an artist, all worth the while. Many thanks to all who made it to Bazaart this weekend.
Hope to see you again next year! xoxo
by Carole Epp | Jun 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
Sturt
Cnr Range Rd & Waverley Pde
Mittagong NSW
