Where i’ve been hiding…

by | May 10, 2010 | Uncategorized


I realize it’s been a while since I actually wrote anything on the blog other than calls for entry. So much for the new years resolution, I know. Since getting back from setting up and opening my exhibition in Quebec at Centre Materia, it’s been a whirlwind of productivity around here.

See i signed myself up to do four sales in two months. I know not much for some market professionals, but for a novice like me, well there’s been a learning curve to say the least. So i’ve been in the studio focusing on my more commercial line of functional wares. It’s been a ton of fun though too.

Not too much to share in that vein, but if you haven’t heard yet I’m heading off to Medicine Hat for a residency for the month of July and will be elbow deep in some more figurative pieces so keep your eyes peeled for that. I hope to do a bit more writing about process and technique and give you some behind the scenes glimpses as well.

In the meantime here’s a few pics of the last kiln load of functional work ready for sale.

Oooh another of my favorites and me with no time/money to get there…

by | May 9, 2010 | Uncategorized

DIANA FAYT
Nature on the Surface

June 4 – 6 | Friday – Sunday | 10AM – 4PM
$450 for a three day workshop Using simple three dimensional forms students will explore composition and drawing on the form, taking into consideration all aspects of the three dimensional surface and not be limited by edges and boundaries. Diana’s daily demonstrations will include using molds to build simple forms, surface applications such as layering of slips and underglazes to create rich fields of color, drawing on and in the clay, the use of oxides, firing and tips and tricks to obtaining clean crisp lines in clay. Diana will also discuss and demonstrate other ceramic mediums and processes to create rich and interesting surfaces on your three dimensional forms, using things like cardboard letter stencils and old letterpress typeface, as well as how to transfer your images onto clay surfaces without sophisticated drawing skills. During her demonstrations, Diana will discuss elements of design, how to push the boundaries and see your pieces as limitless surfaces for expressing your visual ideas.Details of workshop here.
Click here to view more of Diana’s work.

Ah Haa School Contact Info:

Physical Address: 300 South Townsend Avenue, Telluride, Co 81435
Mailing Address: PO Box 1590, Telluride, Co 81435
Phone: 970.728.3886
Fax: 970.728.9709
Email: [email protected]

Call for entry – The Marge Brown Kalodner Graduate Student Exhibition

by | May 8, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Applications must be postmarked on or before Friday, May 21, 2010 The Clay Studio will host The Sixth Annual Marge Brown Kalodner Graduate Student Exhibition from July 2 through August 1, 2010. It is open to any student currently enrolled in a Graduate Program or graduating from a Graduate Program in 2010. Works may be mixed media, but clay must be the primary medium. We encourage submissions from artists working in all types of and approaches to clay, as our primary goal is to represent the exciting diversity within this medium. The premise for this exhibition is to identify young artists whose work is deserving of attention, to provide a forum for both the exhibition and sale of their work, and to introduce the ceramics community to this next generation of talented individuals. Three cash prizes in the amounts of $1000.00, $500.00, and $250.00 will be awarded.

Application Process

A complete application will include the following:

  • a completed application form [PDF, 95K] in hard copy
  • A disc containing the following: Up to six digital image .jpeg files featuring no more than three pieces maximum. You may include one detail image or an additional view per piece for a maximum total of six images. The images must be of the pieces to be included in the exhibition, no exceptions. Images must be .jpeg files at 72 dpi, with the image’s longest dimension not exceeding 700 pixels. Each image should be labeled as follows: imagenumberyourfirstinitialandlastname.jpeg, Example: 1jdoe.jpeg, 2jdoe.jpeg, etc.
  • a corresponding image list in both hard copy and as a word document saved to your disc that includes the following: image number, title, medium, size, and date.
  • Your current resume in both hard copy and as a word document saved to your disc.
  • Your current artist statement in both hard copy and as a word document saved to your disc.
  • All applications must be postmarked on or before May 21, 2010

NO DISCS WILL BE RETURNED AND NOTIFICATION WILL BE MADE VIA EMAIL.

Selection Process

Works will be judged by a three member jury. Notification will be no later than June 9, 2010. Selected work must be shipped to The Clay Studio to arrive no later than June 25, 2010. All work selected for inclusion in this exhibition must be available for sale. The Clay Studio provides an invitation, mailing, press coverage, and will host an opening reception. TCS will also pay for the return shipment of any unsold work and shall receive a 50% commission for all work sold. Please call Artistic Director Jeff Guido at 215.925.3453 x18 or email [email protected] if you have any further questions.

215-925-3453 | www.theclaystudio.org | [email protected]

Call for Entry… “Clay Sandwich Interpreted”

by | May 8, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

“Clay Sandwich” What kind of image comes to mind? Celadon glazed porcelain “cucumber sandwich”? Chicago’s famous Italian Beef made with as much attention to detail as the real thing (only out of earthenware)? Show us what is in your head! Clay Sandwich Interpreted will be an exhibit of sculptural work based on the artist’s interpretation of the term “Clay Sandwich” It will be held in conjunction with ClaySandwich the Sale. Mixed media is welcome as long as the primary medium is clay. Work must be 6” or less in any dimension.
Entries are limited to one per artist. Up to 3 views of the work will be accepted. Email raw digital images to [email protected]. An artist’s statement, resume and $30 jury fee is required payable by check or money order postmarked by July 23, 2010 to: Clay Sandwich Interpreted, Center Street Clay, 218 West Center Street, Sandwich, Il 60548
July 23, 2010: Payment postmark deadline.
July 30, 2010: Resume & Images due by midnight via email.
August 20, 2010: Artists notified of jury’s decision
More Details on their website here.