by Carole Epp | Jul 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Like so many spring tours nationwide, Art of the Pot postponed this year’s annual studio tour plans until next year. So for 2020 we decided to shine a spotlight on some of our favorite past guests who are primarily working studio potters. This alternative online offering still fulfills our mission by bringing the newer works of cutting-edge ceramists to our local as well as a national audience.
Support our artists by welcoming into your home, some of the most beautiful functional pottery made today. During this time, our artists depend on online support to keep their wheels spinning and creativity advancing.
www.artofthepot.com
by Carole Epp | Jul 26, 2020 | job posting
Graphic Designer & Web Developer
Contract Position
Applications due August 21, 2020
POSITION OVERVIEW
Center for Craft, a national 501c3 nonprofit arts organization located in downtown Asheville, NC, is currently seeking a contract Graphic Designer & Web Developer. This position reports to the Development Director and collaborates closely with the Communications Coordinator to maintain and develop the Center for Craft website, design print and web material, and support the Center’s brand. Both design and coding skills are required for this position. This is a remote contract estimated up to 1,000 hours starting at $20-$23/hour.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Collaborate with Communications Coordinator to develop and implement design material (web pages, print materials, etc.)
- Create printed and digital materials using Adobe Creative Suite (rack cards, signage, banners, advertisements, email marketing templates, video, etc.) based on creative briefs outlining each project in a timely manner
- Perform SEO maintenance for website
- Hosting & domain management
- Perform website updates and changes as needed
- Submit completed creative projects for review by Leadership Team and Communications Coordinator, meeting deadlines
QUALIFICATIONS
- Web Design & Development BS or equivalent experience
- 5+ years working experience preferred
- Must have strong computer skills (on a Mac)
- Must have a computer to work on
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere)
- Working knowledge of HTML; to read/write code and solve coding problems
- Experience with Webflow, ReadyMag, and Google Analytics is preferred (training provided)
- Ability to design for both print and digital
- Demonstrate a strong eye for design with respect to the brand established by the Center
- Intuitive approach to web design in regards to accessibility and user experience
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
- Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills and can adopt the systems put in place by current staff
- Keen attention to detail
- Operates with professionalism and is receptive to feedback
- Interest in contemporary craft/art is a plus
The Center for Craft is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. The Center encourages applications from traditionally under-represented minority populations. Submitting an application does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment.
TO APPLY
Email cover letter, resumé, 3 professional references, and 5 work samples to Alyssa Ruberto at [email protected] by August 21, 2020. No phone calls or walk-ins please.
ABOUT THE CENTER FOR CRAFT
Founded in 1996, the Center for Craft (formerly The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design) is the leading organization in the United States identifying and convening craft makers, curators, and researchers, and matching them with resources, tools, and networks to advance their careers. Over the years, the Center has become a vital community resource, serving thousands of visitors annually. As a national 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the field of craft, the Center administers more than $300,000 in grants to those working in the craft field. www.centerforcraft.org
by Carole Epp | Jul 26, 2020 | call for entry
“Clay: A Southern Census”
January 8 – 30, 2021
Juried by Ariel Bowman
Entries due July 30, 2020
The Clay Center of New Orleans seeks applicants for “Clay: A Southern Census,” our annual juried exhibition devoted to ceramic work by artists residing in the states that make up the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region,” which includes AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV.
Open to ceramic vessels, sculptures and wall-mounted works, this exhibition will be on display January 8 – 30, 2021 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
About the Juror
Ariel Bowman was raised in Dallas, Texas where her parents are both artists. Growing up, she spent a lot of time outside with animals. The undeveloped woodlands that surrounded her childhood home inspired her to create art that focused on the natural world.
As a sculptor, Ariel works in clay using a variety of mixed media techniques. Of her work, Ariel says, “I make sculptures of prehistoric animals that represent the wonder to be found in natural history. I am intrigued by animals that evolved with distinct features, such as unfamiliar tusks, strange elongated limbs, and unusual proportions. I use clay to bring these extinct creatures back to life, sculpting folds of flesh and filling their bellies with air.”
Ariel earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2011, and a Masters of Fine Arts degree from the University of Florida in 2018. She has studied abroad at the International Ceramics Studio in Hungary, and was awarded the Regina K. Brown NCECA undergraduate and graduate fellowships. Ariel has been an artist in residence at the Armory Art Center and her work has been collected by the Belger Arts Center, the Florida Museum of Natural History, and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.
Apply online via EntryThingy
Download prospectus (PDF)
by Carole Epp | Jul 16, 2020 | workshops
PRESS RELEASE
Brand-New Worldwide Ceramics Organization Raises Money for Charity
Launching on 1st August 2020, Ceramics for Charity is striving to use the perfect mix of art, technology, and community, to organize three online fundraising events per year, with each focusing on helping a different cause.
This brand new format brings together three different experts into one platform with one aim:
From the organizers of The Ceramics Congress, the first virtual ceramic event which has had over 100,000 people, from 195 countries attended in the past 2 years and has raised over $50,000 for their selected speakers. Joshua Collinson will be running a similar virtual conference with all proceeds going to charity.
From the organizers of “Clay for ….” fundraisers series that have provided a platform for clay workers from around the world to support worthwhile charitable causes. The Clay for… series include Clay for Nepal, Clay for Queensland, Clay for Clay Community and Clay for Australia which had 477 artists from 30 countries donate their work for sale in support of the Australian Bushfire relief. Vipoo Srivilasa will be organizing a Global Fundraising Raffle, with all proceeds going to charity.
From the Curator of the First Central China International Ceramics Biennale and the Taiwan Ceramics Biennale, which were viewed by almost a million people, Wendy Ger will be organizing a curated online exhibition, with all works for sale, and with 50% or 100% of the proceeds going to charity.
By combining our skills, we hope this first event will raise $100,000 for charities that support Black Lives Matter, Anti-Racism, Human Rights, and Dignity for All.
If you would like to find out how you can help contribute to the cause, you can read more here: www.CeramicsForCharity.com/donate
FOR MORE DETAIL PLEASE CONTACT:
Joshua Collins : [email protected]
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