call for artists: Jerome Ceramic Artist Project Grants

by | Feb 17, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

The Jerome Ceramic Artist Project Grant program is intended to
support the work of Minnesota ceramic artists at relatively early stages
in their careers, as they accomplish short-term, specific objectives.

2015 marks the 25th year of the Ceramic Artist Project Grant program,
funded by the Jerome Foundation. The program supports Minnesota ceramic
artists at relatively early stages in their careers, as they accomplish
short-term, specific objectives. The program will provide three grants
of $6,000 each in 2015 for projects to take place between April 1 and
December 31, 2015.

Projects may include, but are not limited to: experimenting with new
techniques and materials, working or studying with a mentor, purchasing
equipment to facilitate an aesthetic or technical investigation,
providing studio time, studio rental, supplies, technical support,
collaborations between ceramic artists and artists working in other
media, education or exhibition opportunities, and travel.

An exhibition of work produced during the grant period will take
place at Northern Clay Center at the conclusion of the grant. Recipients
will provide a brief image presentation on their work in conjunction
with the exhibition.

The Jerome Foundation in
St. Paul, MN, has supported the Ceramic Artist Project Grant program
for 25 years.  The Foundation supports emerging professional artists who
are the principal creators of new work, and:

  • who take risks and embrace challenges;
  • whose developing voices reveal significant potential;
  • who are rigorous in their approach to creation and production;
  • who have some evidence of professional achievement but not a substantial record of accomplishment; and
  • who are not recognized as established artists by other artists, curators, producers, critics, and arts administrators.

Find full details here: www.northernclaycenter.org/artist-services/artist-fellowships/jerome-ceramic-artist-project-grants

Call for Entry: NCC Members Exhibition

by | Feb 17, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

In the summer of 2015, NCC will turn its exhibition spotlight on our incredibly talented
members —comprised of students, educators, professional artists, and novices. We
invite you to view the array of talent of our member-artists! 

May 8–June 28

Gallery M
Opening Reception: Friday, May 15, 6 pm–8 pm 
Application deadline: Friday February 2015 pm
 

Application guidelines

  • You must be a member of NCC to apply to this exhibition.

  • The online application deadline is Friday, February 20, by 5 pm.

  • If accepted, work must arrive at NCC no later than April 21.

  • There is no application fee.

  • The member-artist is responsible for all shipping/transportation to and from NCC.

  • All applications must be submitted online.

  • Late, incomplete, and hard copy applications will not be accepted.

  • More information on how to apply is available online on the Northern Clay Center’s

    Exhibitions webpage: http://www.northernclaycenter.org/apply/ncc-members-exhibition-application. 

    Interested in becoming a member? Not sure about your membership status? Want to
    ensure your membership doesn’t lapse? Check out the levels of membership online,
    beginning at $35/year, or email us at [email protected] and we’ll assist
    you. Members receive discounts on classes and workshops and 10% off qualifying
    purchases in the gallery and online shop.

    Due to the high number of NCC members, this exhibition opportunity will be juried.
    Members may submit up to three pieces that were executed during the past two years,
    with a maximum of one piece being selected. All submitted work must be available
    at the time of the exhibition. Work that is not the same as the piece accepted will be
    disqualified. We would prefer to include pieces that have not been previously exhibited
    at the Clay Center. Due to space constraints, and a desire to include as many members
    as space allows, we must limit the size of any individual piece to 36” x 36” x 36”. 

    www.northernclaycenter.org

     

Castles of the New World by Jenna Turner

by | Feb 14, 2015 | Uncategorized

Byrdie’s Gallery, 2422 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA (http://byrdiesgallery.com/)
Open now until March 6th, 2015

Whether it is an old wooden grain elevator standing guard over the prairies or a towering gold mining dredge nestled in a northern creek bed, these 20th century structures maintain a certain power and grace despite their abandonment and dilapidation. Focusing primarily on form and material, Castles of the New World explores the architecture of these stacked and precarious buildings, while recognizing the high level of craftsmanship and artistry that continues to survive.

Installation view from front of gallery. Front right: Dredge #10 (Expanse), 2015, Ceramics, steel, wood.
             
Prairie Giant, 2015, Ceramics, steel, wood.  

To view more images please visit www.jennaturner.net