residency opportunity and Mima Weissmann Memorial Fund for the Study of Ceramic Art

Now accepting applications
We offer two opportunities for ceramic artists with application deadlines this month:

2014 Artist in Residence
Application Deadline:
June 23, 2014
Notification of Residency: July 7, 2014
Residency Dates: September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015

The Artist in Residence Program through the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
offers one dedicated artist the opportunity to involve themselves in
research and growth, pushing their art in new directions in a dynamic,
urban studio connected to the Harvard community. Individuals will have
the opportunity to build relevant skills in research, professional
development, technical ability, creative problem solving, teaching and
community involvement through our Artist in Residence Program.

Our Artist in Residence Program offers:

  • Personal studio space (60 sq. ft.) in addition to use of common studio space
  • 24/7 studio access
  • Free access to materials – clay, glaze and use of kilns (electric, saggar, wood fire, soda and gas) up to excess
  • Opportunities to take classes and firing workshops within the program
  • Paid teaching opportunities within the program
  • Solo exhibition in Gallery 224 of work completed during residency
  • Attend visiting artist workshops and symposium offered within the program
  • Exhibition/sales opportunities in two annual Show and Sales
  • Access to studio equipment including slab roller, extruder, spray booth, plaster mold-making room and glaze mixing area
  • Access to studio lighting and background material for documenting work
  • Website visibility

For more information and instructions on how to apply for our Artist In Residence Program, go here.

Mima Weissmann Memorial Fund for the Study of Ceramic Art

2014 Application Deadline: July 15
Applicants will be notified by: July 30

The Mima Weissmann Memorial Fund for the Study of Ceramics Arts will award tuition to one individual for a year of study at the Ceramics Program of the Office for the Arts at Harvard.
The annual cycle runs from the Fall term through the following Spring
and/or Summer terms. Ideally, an applicant would be able to use the
studio all 3 terms, but individuals may apply for fewer terms of
tuition. In loving memory of Mima Weissmann, friends and family have
contributed to a scholarship fund that has been established by her
husband, Dewey Fraser, for the Ceramics Program of the Office for the
Arts at Harvard. The generous donations will enable recipients to study
in the educational environment and community that Mima helped to shape
during her many years as a valued staff member, teacher, and
artist-in-residence.

Applicants must have been working in ceramics for at least one year.

For more information on how to apply for the Mima Weissman Memorial Fund award, go here.

For more information about these and other opportunities for artists
at the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard, please see our
website.

podcast thursdays: Slate’s Political GabFest

Slate’s Political
GabFest
A weekly news show that is self described at the “kind of
informal and irreverent discussion Washington journalists have after hours over
drinks.” I love the casual approach that Slate’s Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson,
and David Plotz have to talking about serious political issues of the day.
Their knowledge of politics is equally matched by their quick-witted jabs at
each other’s opinions.
Visit http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/gabfest.html
to listen to the latest episode or find the show on iTunes.
Visit Ben’s blog to listen to the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast. Discussion about clay, culture, and travel at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com

technical tuesday: if you hate dipping tongs…

I saw this on pinterest the other day. Below is the description that came with the image. (sorry no source) Any one try this? I’ve never personally had an issue with the dipping tongs but some might.

The mesh holds a bit of glaze and when you release after dipping, it runs to the spots that were dry and seals the surface. I’ve always HATED dipping tongs and the bite marks they leave behind.