by Carole Epp | Aug 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Date of Exhibition: 1-16 September 2012
Artists: 45 renowned and early career artists
Place: Montsalvat, The Barn Gallery, 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham Vic –
www.montsalvat.com.auOpening Hours: Montsalvat
, The Barn Gallery,
open daily 9am – 5pm
The visual beauty of a ceramic work can evoke intrigue, thought and stillness, add to this the sensual qualities of its tactility, and it is irresistible.
Skepsi Gallery and Montsalvat have come together to present Engaging Form, an exhibition of Exemplary Australian Contemporary Studio Ceramics of outstanding quality and of an aesthetic that is engaging, contemplative and inspiring.
An exhibition catalogue, Engaging Form, has been produced, a commemorative and useful publication for identification of ceramics. This will be available for purchase.
by Carole Epp | Aug 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
August 30, 2012 at Argillà
the International Museum of ceramics in Faenza will be held the following events:
17.30 hours: Conference room presentation view of Finnish potters, ceramic Conference organised by Finnish Pekka Paikkari, to follow the inauguration in classics and an aperitif in the garden
21 hours: in the backyard: Entertainment: visionaries
http://www.micfaenza.org
by Carole Epp | Aug 26, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
2012 NICHE Award winner, Ceramics – John Davis
Entries are being accepted now for the 2013 NICHE Awards, a prestigious juried competition recognizing excellence in fine craft design.
Professional and student artists may apply online at
www.NICHEAwards.com. The deadline for entries is September 30, 2012. Contest categories include ceramic, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and jewelry arts. New categories added this year seek original artist-made holiday ornaments and decorations; objects for the kitchen and for dining; and jewelry made from alternative materials.
Judging of entries is based on three main criteria:
- technical excellence, both in surface design and form
- a distinct quality of unique, original and creative thought
- market viability (professional entries only)
2012 NICHE Award winner Basketry – C. Smathers
The entry fees are $40 for professional craft artists and $18 for students; up to three artworks may be entered per person. The judging will take place in October. Finalists will be invited to display their work in a NICHE Awards exhibit at the Buyers Market of American Craft, a national wholesale tradeshow of American-made products, February 16-18, 2013, in Philadelphia. Winners will be announced at a ceremony during the Buyers Market on February 17, 2013.
2012 NICHE Award winner Furniture (Cabinetry) Austin Heitzman
The NICHE Awards are sponsored by NICHE magazine, the quarterly trade publication for U.S. and Canadian retailers of fine craft and artist-made products. NICHE is published by The Rosen Group, a Baltimore-based arts marketing, publishing and advocacy firm.
A complete list of last year’s NICHE Awards winners can be found at www.NICHEAwards.com. Requests for images can be sent to the contest coordinator, Jean Thompson, at [email protected] or call 800-432-7238, ext. 218.
