call for artists: College Collective

by | Mar 8, 2017 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

Artwork by Niick Weddell

Open to all ceramicists in BFA or MFA programs, or alumni within 2
years of graduation, College Collective showcases the best in college
ceramics, book arts, and photography. The ceramic work is juried by Ben
Carter, of the Red Clay Rambler podcast. www.carterpottery.com

Entry Deadline: April 7, 2017

Submit online at https://www.rochesterarts.org/college-collective/

Artist Talks: Trudy Golley and Paul Leathers @ Medalta

by | Mar 8, 2017 | Uncategorized

Thursday March 9th, 6:30-7:30pm
FREE

Join us for Artist Talks in the Shed at Medalta in the Historic Clay
District. Trudy Golley and Paul Leathers, current artists-in-residence
will be speaking on their recent works and research. This is Golley’s
third residency at Medalta, and her mother actually worked at Medalta in
the 1940s.

The Shed is Medalta’s annual placemaking exhibition. Learn more here: www.medalta.org/theshed.

About the Artists:
Trudy Golley
Born in Revelstoke, Golley studied at ACAD and received her BFA from
the University of Calgary with a major in Ceramics and a minor in Art
History. She went on to receive her MFA from the University of Tasmania
in Hobart, Australia. The recipient of numerous awards, scholarships
and grants, Trudy’s work has been exhibited and collected
internationally. She has taught at various institutions and in 2002, was
inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. The Ceramics
instructor in the School of Creative Arts at Red Deer College, she has
lived and worked in Red Deer, AB since 2000.

Paul Leathers

Born in Winnipeg, Leathers graduated from Sheridan College’s School of
Crafts & Design, and received his BFA from NSCAD with a major in
Jewellery and a minor in Art History. He went on to receive his MFA in
Sculpture from the University of Calgary. The recipient of numerous
awards, scholarships and grants, Paul’s work has been exhibited and
collected internationally. He has taught at various institutions, served
on Boards of Directors, and in 2006, was inducted into the Royal
Canadian Academy of Arts. He is currently a full-time artist who has
lived and worked in Red Deer, AB since 2000.

Trudy Ellen Golley BFA MFA RCA
Paul Wm. Leathers BFA MFA RCA
Alluvium: designer/makers
web site: www.alluvium.ca

job opportunity: Santa Fe Clay

by | Mar 7, 2017 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

Santa Fe Clay is announcing an immediate employment opportunity. We
are currently seeking an experienced STUDIO MANAGER. This is an
opportunity for a smart, energetic, resourceful, positive person to join
our dynamic, creative team in this fast-paced business environment.

Santa Fe Clay is the premier Ceramic Art Center of the Southwest. The
center occupies a 11,000 square foot warehouse in the historic Railyard
District in downtown Santa Fe, which includes a complete retail ceramic
supply business, an elegant 1100 square foot gallery, and a fully
equipped studio. Our year-round classes and workshops provide an
inspirational and creative environment for students ranging from
children to adults, from beginners to professionals, and we are home to
15 private studio renters. Our Summer Workshop Program has gained a
reputation for bringing quality programming and the best nationally
recognized potters and clay artists to the Santa Fe area. With monthly
exhibits in the gallery of the nation’s finest ceramic artwork, Santa Fe
Clay is one of the only complete ceramic facilities under one roof in
the US.

TO APPLY:

Please send a letter of intent and resume to [email protected].
Please include contact information for three references. Applicants
should also include 8-10 digital images of your ceramic artwork. Review
of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the
position is filled.

Preferred education: MFA in ceramics
Professional managerial experience of ceramics studio

No walk-ins please.

SANTA FE CLAY
Job Description

JOB TITLE: STUDIO MANAGER
Job Status: Full time, salaried position
Supervisor: Director
Preferred Education: MFA in ceramics
Preferred Experience: Professional managerial experience, ideally in a ceramics studio

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Technical knowledge of all aspects of ceramic processes, techniques, and equipment
  • Strong knowledge of the ceramics field on a national level
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills, attentiveness to detail
  • Light construction/handyman skills, ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to operate as member of a high-functioning team

JOB DUTIES:

STUDIO OVERSIGHT

  • Facilitate all studio programs, classes and workshops
  • Maintain a clean, safe, healthy and orderly studio environment
  • Maintain, repair and build, as necessary, all studio equipment
  • Supervise mixing, testing and formulation of studio shop glazes
  • Maintain glaze lab and all materials and tools for classes and workshops
  • Schedule all firings, gas and electric
  • Organize and order materials for classes, weekend and summer workshops

MANAGERIAL TASKS

  • Provide oversight and facilitate for class instructors and workshop guest artists
  • Provide oversight and facilitate for studio renters and students
  • Supervise and direct studio monitors, interns and workshop assistants
  • Manage private studios and monthly renters, keeping rents current and studios full

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

  • Develop recommendations for long-term strategic planning for studio programming
  • Design, develop and implement educational and workshop programs
  • Create, develop and facilitate special studio events

COMMUNICATION

  • Maintain detailed written documentation of all studio activities
  • Work in an independent and self-directed manner with frequent and regular communication with supervisor

GALLERY

  • Assist with curating gallery exhibits and gallery installation

Work in conjunction with retail, gallery and warehouse staff
Other duties as determined by Director
Opportunities for teaching and exhibiting based on professional experience

www.santafeclay.com

NCECA Student Critique Room – Sign up NOW!

by | Mar 7, 2017 | Uncategorized

 The
NCECA Student Critique Room gives students at all levels an opportunity
to discuss images of their work, gain a new perspective, and prepare
for graduate school, job applications, gallery representation and more.

Student Critiques will be held Thursday March 23, & Friday March 24, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm in room in room C124 (Level 1) of the Portland Conference Center. 
The sign-up form is now live and can be found HERE.
Sign-up is on a first come/first served basis, so we encourage you to
sign up now! This year we are also introducing drop-in slots, which will
be available on a first come, first served basis each day.
Please come to the conference with your images already prepared and saved to a flash drive.  All critiques will be of digital images; please do not bring actual artwork. Laptops will be provided, but NCECA does not provide Internet access in the Student Critique Room. Only current student members are eligible to sign up for a critique. 
If you have any questions about the Student Critique Room, please contact: [email protected].