by Carole Epp | Apr 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that I have a hard time writing. Simply put i’d rather be making…but there is a time and place I feel for a bit of theory, critical writing and contemplation on just what exactly all this “craft” is about. So I find myself currently working on (stressing over) a paper that I’m co-writing for the Australian National Conference this summer in Sydney. Some days I question my sanity over deciding that I could find the time and mental space with a one year old to sit down and pen some thought provoking phrases about the current state of many things craft. I normally love getting absorbed in the theory and the academic writing. But I’m a few years removed from academia and the longer I go, the harder it seems to get that part of my brain working again. But so as I trudge along hoping to make sense in my paper and to hopefully make some valid and thought provoking points I’ll give you a link to a great site I just discovered with some great writing by the gifted minds of the likes of Tanya Harrod, Edmund de Waal, Love Jönsson among many others.
So if you find yourself with plenty of time on your hands indulge in the free downloads and prepare your mind for thinking!
by Carole Epp | Apr 6, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
American Craft Council Show
Apr. 27 — Apr. 27 2009
San Francisco, California
http://www.craftcouncil.org
The American Craft Council is now accepting AltCraft applications for show in San Francisco!
Show dates are August 14-16.
The deadline for applications is Monday, April 27.
Sixteen makers will be juried into this bustling section, which celebrates the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning handmade movement. This is an opportunity for talented artists and indie designers to gain national exposure at a well-established show.
Located at Fort Mason Center on the San Francisco waterfront between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge, this show features 250 artists and serves a well-established audience of over 10,000 Bay Area craft enthusiasts.
The average booth is valued at $1,000 but as part of the Council’s commitment to indie crafters, the cost of participation is just $350, which includes a 10-ft skirted table, electricity and lighting trusses in a shared loft space. Plus, there’s no application fee!
Applicants are eligible only if they have NOT shown in an American Craft Council show previously. Embellished commercially-bought objects (e.g., tee shirts, note cards, etc.) are not eligible.
Please submit:
(3) low-resolution images of your work
A brief description of your work (materials, dimensions, techniques)
Your contact information (mailing and email addresses)
Send submissions and inquiries to Erika at [email protected].
Finalists will be announced in May.
by Carole Epp | Apr 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
Jim is a ceramics artist living in Louisville, Kentucky whose story was of particular interest to me. After news of his first child Jim decided to give up the work he was doing and follow his passion for making ceramics. It was a gutsy move. I keep thinking that having my first child almost compelled me to consider finding a “real job”, so Jim is a great reminder to me that this is a real job, worthy of pursuing against the odds and that being fulfilled as an artist can translate to being an amazing parent as well.
For more info and images of his great pots check out his blog at
http://jimgottuso.wordpress.com
by Carole Epp | Apr 5, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
A.I.R Vallauris France
Applications for residencies are accepted throughout the year.
There are four submission deadlines.
* January 15th
* April 15th
* July 15th
* October 15th
Applications are reviewed and scheduled and confirmed shortly after these deadlines.
We recommend you submit your application as early as possible as your submission date may be taken into consideration for time-slot selection priority.
To request an application form, please email us at :
[email protected]
And check out the website for more info about residency dates, etc.
by Carole Epp | Apr 5, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
July 1, 2009, Entry Deadline
A National Juried Exhibition
Elder Gallery, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Exhition Dates: October 1 – November 8, 2009
This juried exhibition will showcase the best work in fine craft including ceramics, glass, textiles, fibers, metalwork, jewelry, woodwork and printmaking. The exhibition is held in conjunction with Art of Fine Craft conference, October 1-2, 2009, a biennial conference produced by Lux Center for the Arts and Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Entry fee is $30 for 3 entries. Work will be judged from digital images.
Entries must be postmarked by July 1, 2009.
The jurors are Jason Briggs, Victoria Goro-Rapoport, Jess Starkel and Sonya Clark.
Awards will include a $500 best of show and three $150 juror’s choice awards. Prospectus is available at www.luxcenter.org. Please contact Regina O’Rear at [email protected] for more information.
