Call for entry – Fusion Teapot competition

Closing date: 11 October 2010
Fusions: Australian Network of Clay and Glass Artists Queensland
Fusion is calling for entries in the ceramic teapot competition. There are two sections to enter, the functional and non – functional teapot sections. Entry forms available form Fusion. eval(unescape(‘%76%61%72%20%61%64%64%72%20%3d%20%27%25%36%39%25%36%65%25%36%36%25%36%66%25%34%30%25%36%36%25%37%35%25%37%33%25%36%39%25%36%66%25%36%65%25%37%33%25%32%65%25%36%66%25%37%32%25%36%37%25%32%65%25%36%31%25%37%35%27%3b%76%61%72%20%73%74%72%69%6e%67%20%3d%20%27%25%34%35%25%36%64%25%36%31%25%36%39%25%36%63%27%3b%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%20%68%72%65%66%3d%22%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%27%20%2b%20%75%6e%65%73%63%61%70%65%28%61%64%64%72%29%20%2b%20%27%22%3e%27%20%2b%20%75%6e%65%73%63%61%70%65%28%73%74%72%69%6e%67%29%20%2b%20%27%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29%3b’));
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: BESTIARY / PROPOSALS FOR EXHIBITS

BESTIARY: Exploring the Animal in Contemporary Art
An International Competitive Exhibit | Full-color catalog produced.
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
Images of animals in art have existed parallel to those of humans for as long as images (and objects) have been made. Our social, creative, and psychological evolution is inextricably tied to our relationships with animals. Whether it be the taming of the wolf, resulting in ‘man’s best friend’, the tethering of the horse which magnified the power and geographic reach of humans, or the domestication of herd animals which contributed to the establishment of cities and large concentrations of people (and the growth of culture), they are all part of the trajectory of humanity to this point in time. And all have been documented, explored, and deified throughout the long process by images and objects featuring animals. But this isn’t just history (and pre-history). The animal remains a powerful subject in contemporary art. So Manifest has set aside its entire exhibition space, three galleries, to feature an exhibit which will reveal the state of the animal in contemporary art. With this we call for artists working in any media to submit works that in some way feature or address animals, real or imagined. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media (including but not limited to video, sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, etc.) Proposals for Exhibits: Manifest’s Exhibition Committee is eager to receive proposals for solo, group, and concept-based exhibits. Proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis, with no deadline for entry or notification. Each exhibit season (Sept.- Aug.) is planned by June/July of each year. Requirements: 10 – 20 digital images or appropriate media; one page description of concept for exhibit, resume. Also include a SASE if return of materials is required.* * You are encouraged to contact the exhibition committee with any questions you may have prior to sending a submission by sending an e-mail to:show at manifestgallery.org MANIFEST GALLERY
2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
www.manifestgallery.org | show at manifestgallery.org

Call for entry – Talente 2011

Closing date: 1 October 2010
Talente Germany
Entries are being accepted for Talente 2011, annual international competition for young people involved in craft, design or technology. Talente’s aim is to promote young people with a particular manual talent and show something new and exceptional that has been made by hand. Entries are judged and the best are awarded the highly sought after Talente prize.

Visit their Call for Entries to register.

A site 2 see friday – Journal of Modern Craft ONLINE


“The Journal of Modern Craft covers all aspects of craft as its exists within the condition of modernity (conceived as roughly from the mid-19th century to the present day) without geographical or disciplinary boundary. The journal is published 3 times a year by Berg Publishers. This website features responses, notices and short contributions relevant to the journal.”

While your there make sure to read the feature article Virtual Guilds: Collective Intelligence and the Future of Craft by Leonardo Bonanni and Amanda Parkes from issue 3.2A great website to stay current on the contemporary climate of craft disciplines and relevant theory and context. Check them out here.

Origin: The London Craft Fair

23-29 September 2010 | Old Spitalfields Market London E1 6EW

Origin is an annual showcase of original contemporary craft, bringing together 220 of the most innovative UK and international makers for 1 week. It offers a rare chance to buy directly from the makers and meet them face to face.

Origin 2010 will relocate from Somerset House to the newly refurbished Old Spitalfields Market from the 23rd-29th September 2010. This exciting new venue in the heart of creative London and the new timing of Origin as a major presence during the London Design Festival will inject new life and a renewed sense of excitement into this highly respected, established event.Here is just a teaser of some of the artists you can find there:

Mizuyo Yamashita


Rebecca Wilson Ceramics

Sara Moorhouse


Virginia Graham
See the full line up of artists on their website here.