by Carole Epp | Sep 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
This autumn, the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) returns to Stoke-on-Trent for its biggest line-up to date. Running from 28 September to 10 November, this festival of the best in contemporary ceramics will bring together 150 artists through exhibitions, installations and events that draw on the heritage and creative edge of Stoke-on-Trent.
The 2013 festival will celebrate the role of the individual artist, inviting them to explore, create and curate makingvisitors’ encounter with ceramics all the more special, entertaining and meaningful. Alongside this, a workingceramic studio and programme of hands-on workshops will make sure everyone leaves the Biennial with at least some clay under their fingernails.
The full programme can be viewed at www.britishceramicsbiennial.com
The British Ceramics Biennial is a prestigious cultural event taking place in Stoke-on-Trentfrom 28 September to 10 November 2013. This six-week long festival will present work from the UK’s leading contemporary ceramic artists in a series of new exhibitions and special events across the city, embracing the heritage of Stoke-on-Trent as the home ofBritish ceramics, and celebrating the city’s creative edge as an international centre for excellence in contemporary ceramics.
The British Ceramics Biennial launched in 2009 as a five-year initiative of residencies,fellowships, commissions, education and enterpriseprojects from 2009 to 2013 with a major festival every two years. BCB is intended to be a catalyst for regeneration in the region andto create a platform for the best in current ceramic design, both nationally and internationally. The Biennial draws on the historical strengths of the past in championing new future directions for the city.
The Biennial works in partnership with organisations and individuals in the museums, cultural industry, business, education, community and voluntary sectors across the city in the development and delivery of projects with a particular focus on public engagement. The festival and supporting BCB Projects programme will not only highlight and raise the profile of the many ceramics industries still working in Stoke-on-Trent, but will also create commissioning and exhibition opportunities for local ceramic artists as well as national and international artists.
www.britishceramicsbiennial.com/
by Carole Epp | Sep 1, 2013 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
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| Moment + Memento Open Space, Victoria, BC as part of the Integrate Arts Festival |
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Invocations
Halifax, NS, Canada
Anna Leonowens Gallery. March 08, 2012. International Women’s Day. Full Moon. |
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Greeting / Touch
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Don’t forget to check out Tanya’s work as part of Hot Mud: Emerging Canadian Ceramists opening next weekend at the Burlington Art Center.
by Carole Epp | Sep 1, 2013 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
JamFactory, Adelaide SA
Creative Director – Ceramics Studio
Part Time Position
JamFactory is seeking an inspiring Creative Director to lead our Ceramics Studio.
The successful applicant will provide training and mentorship for
studio associates and effective management of the studio’s business
operations.
The position requires an excellent knowledge of contemporary ceramics, particularly within the area of studio production, as well as an established reputation in the field.
Applicants should have well developed craft, design and communication
skills and relevant studio, organisational and budget management
experience.
The role is part time (approx four days per week) and includes access to studio space and facilities outside of these hours.
Applicants should address the selection criteria noted in the Position Description.
To obtain a copy of the Position Description or for further information
about the role, please contact Brian Parkes Chief Executive Officer
on (08) 8410 0727 or [email protected]
Applications close 5pm Monday 7 October 2013 and should be addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
JamFactory
PO Box 10090
Adelaide BC SA 5000
by Carole Epp | Aug 31, 2013 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
| Reports To: |
Sales Gallery Manager and Education and Studio Program Head |
| Hours: |
26 – 32 hours per week on average, part-time on an occasionally flexible schedule |
| Preferred Start Date: |
September 18, 2013 |
Applications accepted immediately.
This is a part-time, hourly position that provides retail and NCC
course registration assistance in Northern Clay Center’s Sales Gallery.
When working in the Sales Gallery, this person serves as the primary
receptionist for the Center, including responding to questions about NCC
programs and registering students. The position reports directly to
the Sales Gallery Manager, and supports other work of the Manager and
the Education and Studio Program Head, including various special events
planning. The schedule for the position will include Tuesday through
Saturday shifts and occasional weekends, with other times as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer Service/Front Desk at Northern Clay Center
- Greet the public, orient them to NCC, direct their inquiries to the correct program staff;
- Serve as primary receptionist and registrar, provide general information;
- Maintain the order and communications of front desk (NCC publications, promotions, SGA binder, member lists, etc).
Retail Gallery Duties
- Serve as primary sales clerk and provide customer assistance to shop visitors;
- Manage staging of monthly Featured Artist inventory and other gallery artists in response to shifts and changes in inventory;
- Maintain artist biography cards; annually audit artist bio information;
- Order and maintain shop supplies: stickers, ribbon, bags, tissue,
boxes, magazines, etc.; track spending and report to Manager support
annual budgets;
- Maintaining the physical gallery through cleaning, staging, and various preparatory work;
- Manage Inventory: regularly conduct physical inventories,
anticipate and communicate needs to Manager, check work out of
inventory, track inventory with artists;
- Pack and ship online orders, support Manager in developing online gallery presence;
- Track trends in ceramics (view artist websites, peer galleries, events online and local, magazines, etc.
Education Program Support
- Serve as primary registrar. Process class and workshop
registrations, maintain online class listings, create class rosters,
process refunds and cancelations, initiate new memberships, and enforce
NCC registration policies in conjunction with the Education and Studio
Program Head;
- Track inventory and order tools to coincide with classes.
Special Event Support
- Support Gallery Manager in directing gallery volunteers and interns;
- Participate in annual selection of American Pottery Festival artists.
Exhibitions Support
- Work with Exhibitions and Gallery Managers to manage various
exhibition tasks, including price lists, inventory of work, and
assistance with install and de-install as necessary;
- Provide information on current and upcoming exhibitions to visitors;
- Provide customer assistance; sell work from the current exhibition;
- Support front desk during exhibition openings (6 – 8 times/year).
Other tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant Must:
- have a college degree, preferably a BFA or MFA in ceramics;
- have at least two years of demonstrated successful experience and skills in retail;
- have excellent oral communication skills and be comfortable
responding to and working with a variety of individuals with diverse
abilities and interests;
- have strong writing skills;
- be able to carry out assigned projects to their completion;
- be able to anticipate and initiate;
- demonstrate great attention to detail, tracking, and follow up;
- be proficient on Mac platform and have a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and web-based applications;
- be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Experience in and/or knowledge of ceramics is required.
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter describing interests and experience, a
résumé, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
professional references to:
Karen McPherson, Sales Gallery and Special Events Manager
[email protected]
Northern Clay Center is an equal opportunity employer.
