Back to a dead end.

by | Jan 25, 2010 | Uncategorized

Well rather than have a full productive day in the studio today, I spent the day shoveling out a path to my studio and unearthing my car from the surrounding 3 foot snow drifts, only to have to repeat said shoveling again this evening. It’s Canada and it’s February and we’re all too tough to just give up and declare snow days so there you have it. We had to shovel in order to get the cars out to get to work tomorrow morning. Good news is, it’s likely going to continue to snow a good 10 cm more overnight….how is any of this relevant to ceramics? Well it is my hope that someone, anyone out there might be so kind hearted as to offer me a job somewhere, anywhere other than here…

(where I was today)

(where i’d rather be. why did i ever leave???)

Okay on a more serious note I’ve realized that what goes around truly does come back around. Looking at some of the functional tests I’ve been playing with lately I suddenly was reminded of a piece I made quite a few years ago in grad school, which at the time turned into a dead end, but go figure it’s rearing it’s head again.

back to 2003:

currently in the studio:

Similarities, yup. Interesting. So either I’m a one trick pony or there was something there the first time and I gave up too quickly…well see where it goes this time.

Carfac National Conference for Canadian Visual Artists

by | Jan 22, 2010 | Uncategorized

May 14th & 15th, 2010
Banff, Alberta Come meet your fellow artists in the mountains and discuss the issues that are important to you such as marketing, artists’ fees, the Resale Right, and public funding. Networking, panels, workshops, and more! Register early at [email protected]. CARFAC National
2 Daly Ave., Suite 250, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6E2
tel: (613) 233-6161 | fax: (613) 233-6162
toll-free: 866-344-6161
www.carfac.ca [email protected]

West Virginia University 2010 China Ceramics Program (Scholarships available!!!)

by | Jan 22, 2010 | Uncategorized

Through a unique linkage, the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, and West
Virginia University have teamed to offer a comprehensive study opportunity
for the serious advanced or professional ceramic artist/potter. The
Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute is considered to be China’s finest ceramics art
and design school. In fact West Virginia University is the only western
university with a campus in China. We have teamed to offer a study and
travel program in the Peoples Republic of China where students will have the
opportunity to study with some of China’s most prominent teachers and
ceramic artists.

China’s roots in ceramic art history are strong and deep. For thousands of
years, Chinese artisans have developed and mastered techniques and artistry
that has set the standard of excellence in ceramics throughout the world.

We have 4 exciting programs in place for 2010. In addition to the world
famous artist from China you will be in contact with we have dynamic
visiting artists from the U.S. that will be working side by side in the
studio this summer and fall. Our 2010 Visiting Artist include; Paul
Dresang, Steve Hilton, Dan Murphy, Jason Walker, and Dan Murphy.

Summer Semester I – 2010
May 24 – June 30
(Dates may vary slightly)
6 Credits
Cost: 6-Credits/Tuition and fees: $5800
(this cost includes additional fees required by West Virginia University)
This fee covers International airfare, in-country travel, all lodging, food
(an exception being during the Beijing travel portion of the program),
materials, and 6 graduate or undergraduate transferable credits from West
Virginia University.

Summer Semester II – 2010 (For K-12 Educators and University/College
Students on Quarter System)
June 15- July 15
6 Credits (3 Credits Ceramic Studio & 3 Credits Art History)
Cost: 6-Credits/Tuition and fees: $4800
(this cost includes additional fees required by West Virginia University)
This fee covers International airfare, in-country travel, all lodging, food
(an exception being during the Shanghai travel portion of the program),
materials, and 6 graduate or undergraduate transferable credits from West
Virginia University.

Fall Semester 2010
September 7 – December 14
(Dates may vary slightly)
12 Credit Hours: Graduate or Undergraduate
Cost: 12 Credits/Tuition and fees $9,900 (Scholarships Available!!!)
6-Credits Studio Ceramics
3-Credits Chinese Ceramic Art History
3-Credits Basic Language and Culture
Participants will be expected to pay for tools not supplied by the program,
brushes, personal acquisitions, and local travel outside of the program.
Students may also be expected to purchase their own meal accommodations
during the Beijing visit. This fee covers the entire cost of International
airfare, in-country travel, all program fees, insurance, living
accommodations and 12 transferable credits from West Virginia University.

2010 Spring Semester Ceramics Residency Program in China
April-May* (select your own dates!)
Costs: Vary by length of stay, airfare not included
Fee include: Room, board, studio, scheduled field trips and most materials.

If you or anyone you may be interested in any of the 4 programs, more
information and applications are available at:

http://art.ccarts.wvu.edu/international_programs/china_program

If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Hope to see all of you
in Jingdezhen, China!

Robert Anderson
Professor of Art
Director, WVU-JCI International Ceramic Studios
West Virginia University
College of Creative Arts
Division of Art + Design
Creative Arts Center
PO Box 6111
Morgantown, WV 26506
email: [email protected]
tel: 304-692-0777

Shoji Satake
Assistant Professor of Art
West Virginia University

Robert “Boomer” Moore
Assistant Professor of Art
West Virginia University

Jennifer Allen
Lecturer
West Virginia University

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: CITY OF LETHBRIDGE PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY

by | Jan 21, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2010
Installation Deadline: September 1, 2011
Open to regional, national and international artists The City of Lethbridge is inviting artists to participate in a three stage public art competition. The winning submission will receive a commission to create and install a public art work on site at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery in conjunction with the grand re-opening of its newly renovated spaces.

For further information please contact Suzanne Lint at [email protected], Executive Director, Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AAC), 403.320.0555, www.artslethbridge.org.