OPENING TODAY – The Makings, a group exhibition of ceramics

by | Oct 16, 2010 | Uncategorized

John Chalke - Gumbo Slip

An evolving exhibition, works by a changing progression of ceramic artists.

This group exhibition of ceramic works will feature a changing progession of ceramic artists. The show is an evolution, featuring established senior gallery artists, a selection of innovative mid-career, and emerging individuals. Ceramic artists will include John Chalke, Barbara Tipton, Bradley Keys, Les Manning, Fran Cuyler, Neil Liske, Ed Bamiling, Sean Kunz, Katrina Chaytor, Priscilla Janes, Aaron Nelson, Jenn Demke, Robin Dupont, and more throughout the month of October. In addition, historic works by Luke Lindoe and Walter Drohan will round out the exhibition

Reception with artists in attendance, Saturday, October 16, 2-5

Willock and Sax Gallery

Call for Potters’ Plates to support CERF

by | Oct 15, 2010 | Uncategorized

The Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, located in Salem OR, is looking for potters to donate a plate to their “Hundred Artists” show. The proceeds will go to CERF+, so the organization can continue their fantastic work helping craft artists deal with crises. Some of the details:

  • plates should be approximately 12 inches in diameter
  • accepted work will be on display in the gallery and online at their site for the month of February, 2011
  • donated plates will be for sale through a silent auction
  • in conjunction with the show, the gallery will create a “100 Artists Show” book, including an image of each piece and an artist’s statement

For more information, email the gallery at: zeekgallery (at) qwestoffice (dot) net.

Call for entry: International Ceramic Competition – Korea

by | Oct 15, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

The Korea Ceramic Foundation(KOCEF) will present the International Ceramix Competition with a new vision as the main event of the Gyeonggi International Ceramix Biennale 2011, which will be held for 30 days from September 24 to October 23, 2011. We look forward to full participation and support from ceramic artists from all over the world, established and emerging, who will lead the creative future of ceramics in the 21st century.

Categories for Entries
  • Ceramics for Use :
    Ceramic works that are applicable to everyday use that will contribute to artistic and industrial development of ceramics.
  • Ceramics as Expression :
    Pure formative art using diverse ceramic techniques and materials imbued with modern sense. In this category are ceramic sculptures, installations, and conceptual art, etc.
  • Traditional Folk Ceramics :
    Works that show ceramic traditions and unique cultures in different regions of the world, while making harmony and developing with modern aesthetic sense
Qualification
  • Open to ceramic artists the world over.
  • Works by individuals or by groups may be submitted.
    ※ Ceramic works mixed with other genres or that are collaborations with other genres may be submitted.
  • One person or group may submit up to three entries, regardless of categories.
Theme

There is no specific theme. Entrants are free to express their innovative and original ideas that will contribute to the development of the ceramic industry and ceramic art.

Application Procedure
  • Submission of Images for Preliminary Screening : January 10 ~ February 28, 2011
  • Announcement of Preliminary Screening : March 29, 2011
  • Submission of Actual Works for Final Selection : Korea) April 20 ~ April 27, 2011 / Overseas) April 20 ~ May 25, 2011
  • Announcement of Final Selection : June 23, 2011

For Inquiries
  • Korea Ceramic Foundation, Biennale Secretariat
  • Tel: +82 31 631 6501 / 645 0685 | Fax: +82 31 631 1614
  • Webpage : www.kocef.org | E-mail : [email protected] (※ Inquiries may be made by fax or e-mail. )

More details here.