Today’s eye candy even gets a thumbs up from my little guy for the amazing cup that Mariko surprised us with this holiday.
And I couldn’t resist including a pic from a recent group of Zombie Gnomes that she created. So incredibly hilarious!
You know you want to see more so check her out here.
There is no specified theme. Entries should not conform to traditional concepts and the works should show imagination and inspiration; work that will shape the future of ceramics. Entry Categories: 1. Ceramics Design, Factory Design entries for factory produced pieces with practical functionality. (Items mass produced mainly on the machinery of a factory assembly line). 2. Ceramics Design, Studio Design entries for studio produced pieces with practical functionality. (Items from individuals, mainly produced by hand in small quantities). 3. Ceramic Arts Entries for ceramic art works that incorporate unique creativity and techniques. Conditions of Entry: All entries must have been created within the last 3 years, and must not have been exhibited in other competitions. For complete entry information: http://pt-pt.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=156070307743972 Website with link to entry: https://www.icfmino.com/english/top.html Entry Deadline: January 10, 2011 81-572-22-4111 | www.icfmino.com | [email protected]
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Crafts and Design program requires a full-time Professor for the Ceramics Studio. The Professor, in addition to teaching courses in the Ceramics program, will be the Studio Head and will have responsibilities for the studio and program administration. As Studio Head, the Professor will work collaboratively to provide academic leadership transforming a 3 year Advanced Diploma into a 4 year Applied Degree Program. Please note Sheridan College only accepts applications using Resume Basic. Please refer to our online application guide and FAQ section to learn more about the application process. Sheridan’s Online Application Guide & FAQs Responsibilities
Sheridan faculty provide academic leadership to the Studio and for courses within their areas of expertise. The Professor is also responsible for developing an effective learning environment for students by designing, revising, and updating courses, and working with the Program while respecting student’s diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experience, and individual learning styles. They also contribute to College, School and program excellence by collaborating n a variety of initiatives such as new program development, applied research and alternative delivery strategies. Appointment Details:
Employee Group: Academic
School: Animation, Arts and Design
Campus: Trafalgar (May be assigned activity at any Sheridan campus)
Salary Range: $57,649 – $99,937 (based on relevant educational qualifications and experience)
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Start Date: August 2011 Click here for more information on this job posting.
Emmanuel College, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is now accepting applications for the 2011 Summer Artist Residency Program. Approximate date of residency – mid. June to mid. August. Please apply to one of the following categories: Ceramics, Photography, Printmaking, or Social Justice (any media related in some way to issues of social justice.) Up to a $2000 stipend is provided for all travel and residency costs.
Artists have 24-hour access to studios and are provided with on campus living quarters and a small, shared kitchen. Artists are responsible for their meals. All artists are required to donate one piece of artwork to the college’s art collection at the end of the residency.
Resident artists will participate in Contemporary Art and Artistic Practice, an art history course offered to students during the summer residency. Artists will be required to devote three hours of a mutually agreed upon time to discussions about their own artistic practice with students enrolled in this course. The course focuses on the theories and methodologies that inform current contemporary art trends as they relate to the four Emmanuel College artists in residence.
Also, all artists are required give an on campus demo/lecture of their work to Emmanuel students during the 2011-2012 academic year. The date will be coordinated with the faculty member in each area. Artists are responsible for their travel and lodging during this visit.
A visa is required for international artists. Emmanuel College will support a J1 visa for international artists.
Application deadline Feb 1st
Notification by March 1st
Application requirements:
• Letter of intent: please describe your plan for your time at the residency
• 20 digital images of work (jpeg 150 dpi about 10?x6?)
• Artist statement
• C.V.
• *Please note: We cannot confirm receipt of your application. Please obtain delivery confirmation through the delivery provider. Application materials will not be returned.
Mail your application to: Megumi Naitoh Associate Professor of Art Mailbox F113 Emmanuel College 400 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115 For more information, studio information, and application requirements: http://www.emmanuel.edu/Departments/Art/Artists_Residency_Program.html
This year I will:
work harder to make what I do resemble a career
spend less, make more
make without fear
challenge everything i think about my work
push my boundaries
get outside my box
do more glaze tests
buy more handmade
consider more layers. in work and in content
find the elusive colors i seek
make tangible the thoughts in my head
become inspired by more artists
try to make inspiring work
try to find more confidence about my work
apply for more shows
learn to say no to the things that just absorb my time in non productive ways
check my email only once a day rather than countless
give more back
learn new skills
travel more
meet more artists face to face
write again
soda fire again
take more pictures
smile more
appreciate more
and clean my studio
here’s to looking forward to another amazing year at musing about mud
thank you all for being here with me.
i do hope you’ll continue to (or start to for those that have been quiet) share your work and life and community with me.
xoxoxo
