emerging artist: Dani Sigler

by | Jan 25, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

With
current US politics attempting to reverse human and women’s rights, I create
art to keep these rights moving forward. Much of my body of work consists of
feminine-inspired forms and objects with strong female content. The colors and
topics are loud but I also work to inject humor into these heavy topics. It is
clear to me that Women’s and Civil Rights have come under heavy fire in the
political realm. I strive to make work that is functional and domestic,
attempting to keep these conversations at the ‘everyday’ level, thereby making
my art more inclusive for multiple audiences, as opposed to limiting it to
specific groups or sites.  Clay is
my material of choice because it is a malleable material that encourages
touching. I am interested in seeing how the soft becomes strong, and I am
pleased with the tactile sensations of the finished projects.

Dwight M. Holland Scholarship

by | Jan 25, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Dwight M. Holland Scholarship – Deadline Extended to January 31st!

In 2012 a scholarship fund was started to honor Dwight Holland, his
vision, and his years of leadership for the NC Potters Conference. A
limited number of scholarships will be available for students to attend
the conference.

Eligibility

To be considered, applicants must be currently enrolled in an
undergraduate or graduate studies program with a focus on ceramics.

Apply

To apply, send an email to [email protected] with the following:

3 – 5 images of your work

Essay 500 words or less about why attending conference would be of benefit to your education and career.

Deadline

January 1st, 2014  Deadline Extended to January 31st!

27th Annual North Carolina Potters Conference

by | Jan 25, 2014 | Uncategorized

ABOUT CONFERENCE

The North Carolina Potters Conference is a premier ceramics
conference.  Through its history the conference has featured the some of
the best ceramics artists from around the world.  This conference
centers on simultaneous demonstrations cultivating a dialogue of
techniques, concepts, and experiences between the artists and the
audience.  Unlike other conferences, you do not have to pick and choose
with workshops to attend.  All the demonstrations and presentations are
scheduled for the entire group. Potters at any skill level will come
away with new ideas and inspiration to improve their work.  Even
non-potters have found the weekend a worthwhile introduction into the
world of ceramics.

www.randolphartsguild.com/events/potters-conference-2014/

Bethany Krull, Where are the Wild Things? @ Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University

by | Jan 24, 2014 | Uncategorized

Resurrection of Gemini 2013
Porcelain, wood
51”H x 60’W x 24”D

Runs from January 26th through May 4th, with an
opening reception and artist talk from 2-4pm on January 26th. 

Where are the Wild Things?, investigates the integration of non-human
animals into our own built environments, specifically the home and its
surroundings. The home can be seen as a place that functions to hold
nature at bay, keeping everything wild and unpredictable outside its
walls. However, there are always creatures that find their way in and
take up residence whether unwanted or invited. Although humans take
great measures to separate themselves from nature, and to keep the
“pests” away, we also cannot resist the need to be connected to that
which we came from ourselves. In and around our homes the evidence of
both our unease and our desire to be connected to the natural world is
everywhere, however contrived and controlled it may be.  

Embedded 2013
Porcelain, wood, synthetic grass
7”H x 13”W x 9”D
Embedded 2013
Porcelain, wood, synthetic grass
7”H x 13”W x 9”D
Resurrection of Fluffy 2013
Porcelain, wood, string
24”H x 20”W x 10”D
Resurrection of Fluffy 2013
Porcelain, wood, string
24”H x 20”W x 10”D

www.castellaniartmuseum.org
Address: Castellani Art Museum  |  PO Box 1938  |  Niagara University, NY 14109-1938

bethanykrull.com

residency opportunity: AIR Vallauris

by | Jan 23, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 2nd , 2014
2014 RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS

We are currently accepting applications for the remaining spaces in the 2014 Residency program.

We recommend you submit your application as early as possible as your
submission date may be taken into consideration for time-slot selection
priority.

The applications can be submitted by email.

To receive an application form please email us at :
[email protected]

For more information on the program please visit: www.air-vallauris.org/residency/application/
(Photo: Atelier Madoura – Vallauris)