Arts Journey Ceramic exhibition call for entries.

by | May 31, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

The Eastern Cape branch of Ceramics Southern Africa will be curating an exhibition of ceramics at the restored Athenaeum building in Port Elizabeth. This exhibition will run alongside the 200 Artists Exhibition. The launch of the book of the same name will take place at the opening on 17th June 2011.

The Arts Journey is an initiative incorporating numerous Art venues which will be staging exhibitions as part of the National Arts Festival Fringe Programme. Entry form can be downloaded here

Delivery of works: Monday 13 June between 9am-4pm.
Venue: Athenaeum, Belmont Terrace, Central, P.E.
Opening Function: Friday 17 June @ 6pm.
Closing Date: 31 July 2011.
Collection: Monday 31 August 2011
Entry Fee: R20 per piece
Enquiries: 083 455 2138 or 041 504 3870.

“To Go” Call for entry

by | May 30, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday


Mendocino Art Center and ceramic artist, CHRISTA ASSAD, invite you to submit images for a national juried exhibition entitled, “To Go,” a statement on today’s fast-paced, particularly American on-the-go style of dining, working, multi-tasking, etc.

Open to interpretation, the theme, “To Go,” hopes to inspire both vessel and sculpture creation, from the obvious flasks, thermoses, car cups, lunch boxes, things with lids, wheels… to the more outrageous or unpredictable. The possibilities are endless – surprise us!

October 15 Entry Deadline

For more details download the PDF here.

Job posting – Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery

by | May 27, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery Website:
www.theclayandglass.ca Position Facts:
Title: Executive Director, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Term: Full time – 37.5 Hours a week
Salary range $70,000 to $90,000
Start Date: As early as July 1 2011, no later than September 1 2011 Position Description:

  • The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is seeking an Executive Director (ED) who will lead the organization in an exciting period of renewal.
  • The ED is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction and policies set by the Gallery’s Board of Directors.
  • The ED is accountable for the development and implementation of strategies that enable the Gallery to fulfill its vision, mission and goals, for effective operation of the Gallery and care of its collection.
  • The ED will actively develop and execute fundraising initiatives and be able to create and maintain strong relationships with private and public sector partners.
  • The ED will be the public face of the Gallery. The ED will be responsible for outreach, engagement, collaboration and advocacy with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the Gallery.
  • The ED will provide strong leadership in the areas of governance, administrative and financial management functions.
  • Through a team of senior staff, the ED will be responsible for the overall operation of the Gallery including, but not limited to, its exhibition space, retail shop, education and volunteer programs.

Challenges:

  • Leading a public gallery in the midst of a strategic renewal.
  • Developing sustainable funding sources.
  • Problem-solving and setting priorities in a fast-paced, complex and evolving multi-stakeholder environment with multiple competing deadlines and competition for resources.
  • Exercising judgment in identifying issues, modifying plans as business conditions change, assessing courses of action and developing recommendations.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years management in a similar position.
    Demonstrated track record and ability to:
  • develop effective community and donor relationships and secure gifts and sponsorships; and
    develop and maintain creative and successful partnerships, evidenced by teamwork and collegiality, within and beyond the organization.
  • Excellent leadership qualities and outstanding skills in team-building, meeting management, facilitation, and public relations.
    Passion for the visual arts.
  • Position Dimensions:
    Direct Reports:
    • Curator
      Director of Education
    • Retail Sales Manager
    • Development
      Marketing support
    • Bookkeeper
  • Annual Revenue: $850,000
    Active Members: Approximately 375
  • Annual Visitors: 20,000 with a goal to double within 5 years
  • Key Funders: Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, City of Waterloo, Region of Waterloo, small group of significant sponsors/donors.

Submit application by May 31, 2011 to: [email protected] or Martin Finestone, Vice Chair, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery 50 Queen Street North,
Suite 1020, P.O. Box 2248
Kitchener, Ontario
N2M 6M2, Canada