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.
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
Website: http://www.cafecito2011.com
Email: [email protected]
Curators:
Trevor Dunn and LC McGee
Exhibition Contact: Trevor Dunn
Phone: 435.881.7150
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:
Step 1 Go to http://www.cafecito2011.com and fill out the entry form.
Step 2 Send images to: [email protected]
Step 3 Pay the entry fee using the secure Paypal link.
Step 2 Send images to: [email protected]
Step 3 Pay the entry fee using the secure Paypal link.
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.
