ANU Graduating Exhibition

by | Dec 2, 2009 | Uncategorized



Exhibition runs December 5-13, 2009
Opening Friday December 4 @ 6pm in the Art School courtyard

To be opened by Jason Smith, Director and CEO , Heide Museum of Modern Art

Graduate screening 4pm Friday 4 December.
ARC Cinema National Film and Sound Archive 5pm post-screening drinks National Film and Sound Archives courtyard.

The exhibition continues until 13 December, open daily from 10.30am to 5pm

This year’s ANU School of Art Graduate Exhibition features the works of students completing their studies in Bachelor of Visual Arts Honours, Bachelor of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Digital Arts and the Diploma of Art.

Students have majored in wood, textiles, sculpture, printmedia and drawing, photography and media arts, painting, gold and silversmithing, glass and ceramics. Visitors to the School will witness the talent of its emerging artists and experience the quality and diversity of art and craft education offered by the School, from fine furniture making to installation, digital imagery to ceramic objects.

The works are displayed in the School of Art Gallery, Foyer Gallery, Photospace and in Workshop spaces throughout the School. Many of the works are for sale and provide a great opportunity to support our recent graduates.

For more details: http://soa.anu.edu.au/

Procelain Conference – register early to save $$

by | Dec 2, 2009 | Uncategorized

PORCELAIN
February 5-7, 2010
San Diego, California
Hosted by Clay Artists of San Diego

This conference brings together five of North America’s most adept and experienced porcelain potters. With an average of 42 years of working with porcelain between them, this porcelain dream team will share their expert tips and techniques for working with this beautiful yet challenging ceramic material.
SAVE $75 UNTIL DECEMBER 13, 2009
 Featured Artist: Elaine Coleman, Tom Coleman, Mary Cuzick,
Meira Mathison and Tom Turner

For more information and to register visit: http://ceramicartsdaily.org/education/porcelain/
What you will learn:

Slip decoration
Throwing and altering on the wheel with porcelain clay
Understanding the character and handling of different types of porcelain clay
Carving techniques and how it relates to Coleman clay
The use of intricate patterns and designs through a combination of carving, slip trailing and glaze application
Use of multiple layers of glaze in relation to delicate carvings
Altering techniques that include cutting, scoring, stamping and the manipulation of the form
Use of clay sprigs, stamps and thick slip
Discussion of glaze technique including mid-fire electric glazes that look similar to high-fire reduction glazes
Develop surfaces using faceting, paddling, and fluting

Contemporary Artists Center – Residency Deadline

by | Dec 2, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

The Contemporary Artists Center has recently opened its newest international artists’ residency program on the campus of the Woodside National Historic Register Site in Troy, NY, and is now accepting applications for the first Winter/Spring season.

DEADLINE DEC 15th – Just two weeks left to apply.

The CAC focuses on emerging contemporary artists and accepts applicants who offer quality in their art and encourages diversity of style, medium (2-D, 3-D, 4-D) and concepts.

The residency program can be from 2 weeks to six months and offers artists the time and support to create new work and fosters an environment that encourages creativity, experimentation, and collaboration.

Our facility features high-ceiling, adaptable studio space in a 150-year-old Neo-gothic chapel, open 24 hours a day with some specialized studio facilities, exhibition space, and free access to all CAC events. The living area includes lofted bedrooms, living room / library, dining room, and kitchen & bath.

Spend your winter creating in the company of other artists!

Fellowships available. Application and more info online at:
http://www.cactroy.org/residencies.php

WOODSIDE
Contemporary Artists Center
71 Mill St.
Troy, NY 12180
518-320-0628
www.cactroy.org