by Carole Epp | Feb 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
I began working in clay in 2006 when I phased out my landscaping and lavender farm business. I started at the community college with cone 10 reduction work and I am self taught with my present work in cone 6 oxidation using slab, coil and pinch methods of construction.
I enjoy every part of the process and look forward to each day in the studio. I’m inspired by nature, architecture and my travels in my work. I attend as many workshops as I can and glean so much helpful information from blogs. I recently opened an Etsy shop to sell my pottery.
I can be also be reached through my blog which lists my snail and email information at
http://bluestarrgallery.blogspot.com/
by Carole Epp | Feb 2, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
DEADLINE: MARCH 2, 2011
Exhibit Dates: April 15 to May 13, 2011
For millennia people have made things out of burnt earth. From bowls and jars essential for preserving foods to ensure survival, to written documents and official seals, to talismans of devotion for various deities and other ritualistic purposes. Ancient kilns were one of humanity’s earliest forms of factory-based mass-production. Today the role of fired earth persists in both old and new ways. FIRED is an invitation for artists to submit works that in some way represent the use of the medium of ceramics. There is no other thematic restriction, and our jury fully expects to consider a range of types of work, from the very traditional to highly unexpected ‘contemporary’ interpretations of the medium. Manifest’s goal is to assemble a diverse array of works of ceramics for an exhibit spanning our Drawing Room and Parallel Space galleries that will be unified by virtue of its exploration of the medium, but intriguing and insightful due to the wide variety of approaches taken by artists working in ceramics. Eligibility: FIRED is open to everyone. Professionals as well as students are encouraged to enter. The only limitation is that entries must represent original works of art and represent the incorporation of ceramics as an essential part of the work. Media: Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media, including mixed media, which incorporate ceramics in some significant way. Jury and Curator: Manifest’s selection process involves a complex two-part system. This exhibit will be juried by a 5-9 member panel of professional and academic advisors with a broad range of expertise. The jury will then pass along their recommendations to the exhibit curator who will make the final selections from the jury-approved pool. Catalog: Manifest will produce a full-color catalog documenting the work selected for exhibit. Each exhibiting artist will receive one free copy of the catalog. Manifest is unique among galleries and museums around the world for designing and producing a high-quality full-color book for every exhibit produced. By offering one complimentary copy of the catalog to exhibitors, Manifest continues to expand how it serves its non-profit mission and the artists who make it all possible. Artists will receive their copy either in person when picking up work after the exhbit, or with the return shipment of their artwork. Additional copies can be purchased via the online bookstore. For examples of past catalogs visit Manifest Press. Delivery and Return of Work: All work accepted for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Works not gallery-ready, or not exhibiting good craftsmanship, may be omitted from the exhibit. Accepted work that differs significantly from the entry images or suffers from poor presentation, will be disqualified. Please note that professional-level presentation is a must. Work may be hand delivered or shipped. Shipped works must be sent in an easily reusable container/packaging with return shipping prepaid. Works will be returned in the same manner as delivered or via UPS/USPS. All work must arrive at Manifest by the specified date (see calendar below). Accepted work will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. Works not claimed within 30 days of the end of the exhibit will become the property of Manifest. The artists are responsible for all shipping costs. Calendar:
March 2 March 14 March 21 April 9 April 15 May 13 May 14-20 |
Deadline for receipt of entries Notifications sent by email Hi-res images needed for catalog and PR Artwork due to Manifest by this date Opening reception Final Day of Exhibition Pick-up/ship artwork |
Insurance: Works will be insured while on gallery premises. Insurance covers theft, vandalism, damage caused by gallery patrons or staff (in accordance with insurance policy). PLEASE NOTE: Insurance does not cover damage caused during shipping due to any reason, including mishandling by carrier or failure of packaging to protect works in transit. Also not covered is damage caused to work by failure of the work itself, its mounting systems installed by the artist, or disintegration/degradation due to the nature/quality of materials or craftsmanship. Entry Fee: Each work submitted must be accompanied by a $10 non-refundable entry fee. Number of entries is unlimited. Entry fee must be paid by U.S. check or U.S. or International money order made payable to MANIFEST, or by credit card via PayPal. (If paying by PayPal PLEASE use the paypal link provided on the page that follows the submission of the online entry form.) Detail images may be included at no additional cost, but should only be included if necessary for understanding the nature or quality of the artwork. How many works should I submit?
The average number of works submitted to typical Manifest calls is 3. Some artists like to submit several more, especially if they have a couple different bodies of work which they’d like our jury to consider, or if they have a suite of works that are interrelated. While we have absolutely no minimum number required (other than one), nor do we give an advantage to those who submit more, it is helpful to have a few options to select from. Our jury often gains insight into one work by seeing it in context with a few others by the same artist. And we do routinely accept pairs or sets of work by artists once they are determined to be a finalist. Sale of Work: All work, unless indicated as not for sale (NFS), will be available for sale during exhibit. Manifest Gallery will retain a commission of 30% on all artwork sold during the exhibition. Images: In an effort to conserve resources Manifest accepts only digital images/files for consideration. See specifications below. The Gallery will retain the submitted images of accepted artwork and reserves the right to use the images in publications and gallery publicity. CD’s of works not selected will only be returned if accompanied by a SASE. SUBMISSION DETAILS / TO ENTER >>
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by Carole Epp | Feb 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Bio:
I fell in love with pottery when I was a junior in high school. This love of creating clay forms led me to decide that I was going to be a potter when I grew up. I was accepted at The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University based on my portfolio work.
Little did I know, I would never grow up.
After leaving school, I traveled around the country in a 1971 Pinto with extended stays in New York, Virginia, Wisconsin and Birmingham. I eventually settled in Atlanta, GA where I tried for 27 years to live the life expected of me, working corporate jobs and such.
I have finally returned to the wheel and to the career that has been calling to me to get “back down to Earth.” I now throw at my studio in East Atlanta Village . My award-winning works have been shown in juried shows in the New York and Atlanta Metro areas including the Telephone Factory Lofts Art Show and the Inman Park Festival.
Check out more about Lori and her awesome work on her website: http://FutureRelicsGallery.com
by Carole Epp | Feb 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Credit – Linnis Blanton
Canyon Wall, Linnis Blanton, 29 x 16 x16, High-fired stoneware, slab built and thrown, then altered.
This spring, the Museum of the Gulf Coast invites high school students to submit ceramic or clay sculptures for the annual High School Art Contest. The competition is inspired by Earth Songs, an upcoming exhibition of clay vessels created by ceramic artist Linnis Blanton which will be on view at the Museum March 27 through May 30.
Student entries are limited to 18” x 18” and may be painted, glazed, fired, or plain. The submission deadline is March 18, 2011 and entries can be dropped off at the Museum of the Gulf Coast located at 700 Procter St. in Port Arthur or at The Art Studio, Inc. located at 720 Franklin St. in Beaumont. All works must be accompanied by an official entry form to be considered for display. Entry forms may be obtained at the Museum of the Gulf Coast or on the Museum’s website at www.museumofthegulfcosat.org under the Education and Outreach link.
Entries will be displayed at the Museum of the Gulf Coast from March 27-April 26 in association with Earth Songs. Blanton will judge student works and an awards ceremony will be held March 27 at 2 p.m. during the opening reception for Earth Songs.
The Museum of the Gulf Coast is owned and operated by the Port Arthur Historical Society in partnership with Lamar State College – Port Arthur and the City of Port Arthur. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information about the Museum call 409-982-7000.
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by Carole Epp | Feb 1, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Description of Show:
Cafecito, a Juried Exhibition of Espresso Cups. The juror, McKenzie Smith, is an artist native to Florida and currently residing in the Tampa Bay area. This show is a toast to the historical Cuban influences in Tampa that are steeped with the Cuban coffee traditions of cafecito (café cubano) and café con leche. Cafecito represents contemporary interpretations of espresso and demitasse cups.
Calendar:
Exhibition Dates: March 27th- April 22nd.
Application Deadline: February 15th, 2011 by Midnight Pacific Time
Email Notification Begins: March 1st, 2011
Accepted Works due: By March 18th 2011
Exhibition: February 21st – March 18th, 2011
Juror:
McKenzie Smith is a potter working in Florida. McKenzie worked as a Core Student at the Penland School of Crafts. He received his BFA from the University of South Florida and his MFA from the University of Florida. Residencies include the Archie Bray Foundation, Banff Center For The Arts, Baltimore Clayworks, and the University of Miami. Smith has exhibited widely and taught numerous workshops.
Gallery: Café Hey
1540 N. Franklin Avenue
Tampa, FL 33602
Reception Date and Time: Wednesday March 30th 5:00-7:00pm
Curators:
Trevor Dunn and LC McGee
Exhibition Contact: Trevor Dunn
Phone: 435.881.7150
Entry Fee:
$25 for up to 3 entries. Please pay online using the Secure PayPal link
Eligibility:
Is open to all artists eighteen years and older. Artworks must be original and completed within the last two years. Any interpretation of demitasse/espresso cups will be considered for the exhibition. All works must not exceed 5 inches in any dimension. All artwork must be primarily ceramic.
Entry Fee:
$25 for up to 3 entries. Please pay online using the Secure PayPal link
Delivery and Return of Artwork:
The artist is responsible for delivering or shipping the artwork to and from the Cafecito/CafeHey. A bar-coded shipping label from UPS / FedEx or a check to cover costs of return shipping must be included with all shipped work. The artist is responsible for insuring the artwork while it is in transit.
Entry Procedures:
Image Details:
All images must be in JPEG format and submitted via email. File size should be approximately 5″ x 7″ at 300 dpi.
Please name image files with the first initial and last name of the artist and the entry number i.e. jharris_entry1.jpg
Cafecito will retain the submitted images of accepted artwork and reserves the right to use the images in publications and publicity for the Exhibition and for Cafe Hey advertising.
Please note: Entries will be considered when all three steps are complete.
Deadline for entry:
All three steps must be completed by midnight Pacific Time February 15, 2011
Email notification of results: March 1, 2011
Shipped works must be received by: March 18, 2011
Cafecito is in conjunction with the 2011 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Conference.