by Carole Epp | Jul 26, 2020 | call for entry
“Clay: A Southern Census”
January 8 – 30, 2021
Juried by Ariel Bowman
Entries due July 30, 2020
The Clay Center of New Orleans seeks applicants for “Clay: A Southern Census,” our annual juried exhibition devoted to ceramic work by artists residing in the states that make up the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region,” which includes AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV.
Open to ceramic vessels, sculptures and wall-mounted works, this exhibition will be on display January 8 – 30, 2021 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
About the Juror
Ariel Bowman was raised in Dallas, Texas where her parents are both artists. Growing up, she spent a lot of time outside with animals. The undeveloped woodlands that surrounded her childhood home inspired her to create art that focused on the natural world.
As a sculptor, Ariel works in clay using a variety of mixed media techniques. Of her work, Ariel says, “I make sculptures of prehistoric animals that represent the wonder to be found in natural history. I am intrigued by animals that evolved with distinct features, such as unfamiliar tusks, strange elongated limbs, and unusual proportions. I use clay to bring these extinct creatures back to life, sculpting folds of flesh and filling their bellies with air.”
Ariel earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2011, and a Masters of Fine Arts degree from the University of Florida in 2018. She has studied abroad at the International Ceramics Studio in Hungary, and was awarded the Regina K. Brown NCECA undergraduate and graduate fellowships. Ariel has been an artist in residence at the Armory Art Center and her work has been collected by the Belger Arts Center, the Florida Museum of Natural History, and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.
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by Carole Epp | Jun 26, 2020 | call for entry
“china·China” Ceramic Art Design Exhibition, hosted by the Chinese Ceramic Society and Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, is a well-known competition for creation and innovation, which has been successfully held for three times and has gained a wide influence in the field of ceramic art and design both in China and abroad.
I. Content of the Exhibition
This exhibition focuses not only on the inheritance of celadon culture but also on creative and innovative design, taking into account the design and innovation of other categories of ceramic art. It highlights the ideology and originality of ceramic design, and emphasizes the combination of life and art in the design of ceramic works.
1. Selection and award ceremony of ceramic art and design
2. The 4th “china·China” Ceramic Art Design Exhibition
(1) Celadon
(2) Artistic ceramics（Ceramic Sculpture，Environmental ceramics, Ceramic painting, Ceramic calligraphy, Multi-colored glaze painting)
(3) Daily-life ceramics
3. International Symposium on China Yue Kiln Celadon
II. Organization of the Exhibition
1. Sponsors
The Chinese Ceramic Society
Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute
2. Organizers
Management Committee of ShangYu Caoe-River Tourist Resort, Zhejiang Province
Caoe-River Cultural and Creative Corridor Construction Office
Shangyu Ceramic Research Center of Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute
3. Co-Sponsors
Master Alliance of Art Ceramic in China
China Environmental Architecture Alliance
4. Strategic Cooperation Media
Sohu Network; Tencent Network; CCTV Network; Phoenix Network; Yachang Art Network; China Education Brand Network; Global Information Network; Education Hot Spot Network; Enterprise News Network; Ceramic Channel; Journal of Ceramics; Journal of China Ceramics; Jingdezhen Evening Paper; Jingdezhen Daily; Jingdezhen News Online; Jingdezhen Radio and Television Station; Master Alliance Network, China Ceramic Art Alliance Network, Environmental Design Alliance Network, and major media from Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing City, and ShangYu District.
III. Participants
The exhibition is open to global universities, research institutions, enterprises, ceramic artists, ceramic design artists, designers, and non ceramic cross-border design artists.
IV. Registration Time
From Oct 30th, 2019 to August 1st, 2020
V. Selection Method
1. All participants should send their works in digital forms to the email: [email protected] before August 1st, 2020.
2. The works registered for the exhibition will go through preliminary online selection conducted by The Expert Review Committee, and then authors of the shortlisted works will be notified to participate in the final selection of the exhibition.
3. All shortlisted works will be posted or sent to the designated place by authors themselves.
VI. Categories of the Review
1. Celadon (including Celadon art and design, celadon sculpture, etc.)
2. Artistic ceramics (including ceramic sculpture, environmental ceramic art, ceramic painting, ceramic calligraphy, Multi-colored glaze painting)
3. Daily-life ceramics (including household ceramics, cultural and creative ceramics, etc.)
VII. Awards
1. The winner of the whole exhibition will be awarded a bonus of CNY60,000.
2. Awards for celadon category
Two gold prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 20,000
Six silver prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 10,000
Ten bronze prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 5,000
3. Awards for art ceramics category
Two gold prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 20,000
Six silver prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 10,000
Ten bronze prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 5,000
4. Awards for daily-life ceramics category
Two gold prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 20,000
Six silver prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 10,000
Ten bronze prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 5,000
5. All the award-winning works will be presented with certificates by the sponsor.
6. All shortlisted works will be presented with qualification certificates.
VIII. Rating Principles
1. For celadon category
The rating will be based on the characteristics of celadon art. All celadon works must be independent items. They should reflect the inheritance, innovation, artistry and ideology of celadon art and design, and show the originality of techniques and materials.
2. For artistic ceramics category
The work should have strong ideological character and distinct flavor of the times, representing rich and colorful techniques of creation and forms of expression, featuring new breakthroughs in material and technology, reflecting both inheritance and innovation, and showing unique artistic personality.
3. For daily-life ceramics category
The creativity of product design should conform to the product concept in terms of function, shape, material, and technology, should have formal aesthetic feeling, should be able to connect with the consumer’s life, and should be with reasonable usability and function.
IX. Submission Requirements for the Works
1. The author should provide the electronic photos of the entries and fill in the application form to participate in the preliminary selection. It is required to send the folder entitled with “author’s name” to the designated e-mail address. The electronic photos should be in JPG format, and the photos should be no less than 1MB and no more than 5MB.
2. After receiving the e-mail or telephone notice, the finalists of the preliminary selection should mail the physical works to the address designated by the Organizing Committee of the exhibition in time. The transportation and insurance expenses shall be paid by the participant, and the physical work should be consistent with the electronic photo. Those whose works are not selected in the preliminary selection will not be notified.
3. Submission requirements for physical works
The maximum side size of the work should be within 150 cm and the weight below 50 kg. The works should be packaged by wooden cases which are required to be firm and easy to handle. Please paste the application form on the outer package.
X. Contact Information of Organizing Committee
Contact: Mr. Yingjun
Telephone / fax: 0086-798-8499958
E-mail：[email protected]
XI. Mailing Address and Contact Information for Works
Mailing address: Management Committee of Caoe-River Tourist Resort, No. 618, west section of Shungeng Avenue, Caoe Sub-District, ShangYu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, P. R. of China.
Contact: Mr. Yingjun
Cellphone: 0086-13979873326
XII. Other Issues
1. The rating results will be published on the official website of China Ceramic Society (www.ceramsoc.com), Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute (www.jci.edu.cn), and on the official government website of Shang Yu District.
2. The sponsor has the right to research, photograph, video, publish and publicize the exhibition work.
3. The works above the Bronze Award (including the Bronze Award) shall be collected by the sponsor, and the collection certificate shall be issued to the author.
4. All those involved in plagiarism will be disqualified from participating in the selection and exhibition, and the legal responsibility will be borne by authors themselves.
5. All authors who have submitted works for the exhibition should confirm and abide by the provisions of this implementation plan.
6. The Organizing Committee of the exhibition shall be responsible for the explanation and negotiation of any matter not covered in this implementation plan
“china·China” Ceramic Art Design Exhibition, hosted by the Chinese Ceramic Society and Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, is a well-known competition for creation and innovation, which has been successfully held for three times and has gained a wide influence in the field of ceramic art and design both in China and abroad.
I. Content of the Exhibition
This exhibition focuses not only on the inheritance of celadon culture but also on creative and innovative design, taking into account the design and innovation of other categories of ceramic art. It highlights the ideology and originality of ceramic design, and emphasizes the combination of life and art in the design of ceramic works.
1. Selection and award ceremony of ceramic art and design
2. The 4th “china·China” Ceramic Art Design Exhibition
(1) Celadon
(2) Artistic ceramics（Ceramic Sculpture，Environmental ceramics, Ceramic painting, Ceramic calligraphy, Multi-colored glaze painting)
(3) Daily-life ceramics
3. International Symposium on China Yue Kiln Celadon
II. Organization of the Exhibition
1. Sponsors
The Chinese Ceramic Society
Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute
2. Organizers
Management Committee of ShangYu Caoe-River Tourist Resort, Zhejiang Province
Caoe-River Cultural and Creative Corridor Construction Office
Shangyu Ceramic Research Center of Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute
3. Co-Sponsors
Master Alliance of Art Ceramic in China
China Environmental Architecture Alliance
4. Strategic Cooperation Media
Sohu Network; Tencent Network; CCTV Network; Phoenix Network; Yachang Art Network; China Education Brand Network; Global Information Network; Education Hot Spot Network; Enterprise News Network; Ceramic Channel; Journal of Ceramics; Journal of China Ceramics; Jingdezhen Evening Paper; Jingdezhen Daily; Jingdezhen News Online; Jingdezhen Radio and Television Station; Master Alliance Network, China Ceramic Art Alliance Network, Environmental Design Alliance Network, and major media from Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing City, and ShangYu District.
III. Participants
The exhibition is open to global universities, research institutions, enterprises, ceramic artists, ceramic design artists, designers, and non ceramic cross-border design artists.
IV. Registration Time
From Oct 30th, 2019 to August 1st, 2020
V. Selection Method
1. All participants should send their works in digital forms to the email: [email protected] before August 1st, 2020.
2. The works registered for the exhibition will go through preliminary online selection conducted by The Expert Review Committee, and then authors of the shortlisted works will be notified to participate in the final selection of the exhibition.
3. All shortlisted works will be posted or sent to the designated place by authors themselves.
VI. Categories of the Review
1. Celadon (including Celadon art and design, celadon sculpture, etc.)
2. Artistic ceramics (including ceramic sculpture, environmental ceramic art, ceramic painting, ceramic calligraphy, Multi-colored glaze painting)
3. Daily-life ceramics (including household ceramics, cultural and creative ceramics, etc.)
VII. Awards
1. The winner of the whole exhibition will be awarded a bonus of CNY60,000.
2. Awards for celadon category
Two gold prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 20,000
Six silver prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 10,000
Ten bronze prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 5,000
3. Awards for art ceramics category
Two gold prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 20,000
Six silver prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 10,000
Ten bronze prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 5,000
4. Awards for daily-life ceramics category
Two gold prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 20,000
Six silver prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 10,000
Ten bronze prize winners, each with a bonus of CNY 5,000
5. All the award-winning works will be presented with certificates by the sponsor.
6. All shortlisted works will be presented with qualification certificates.
VIII. Rating Principles
1. For celadon category
The rating will be based on the characteristics of celadon art. All celadon works must be independent items. They should reflect the inheritance, innovation, artistry and ideology of celadon art and design, and show the originality of techniques and materials.
2. For artistic ceramics category
The work should have strong ideological character and distinct flavor of the times, representing rich and colorful techniques of creation and forms of expression, featuring new breakthroughs in material and technology, reflecting both inheritance and innovation, and showing unique artistic personality.
3. For daily-life ceramics category
The creativity of product design should conform to the product concept in terms of function, shape, material, and technology, should have formal aesthetic feeling, should be able to connect with the consumer’s life, and should be with reasonable usability and function.
IX. Submission Requirements for the Works
1. The author should provide the electronic photos of the entries and fill in the application form to participate in the preliminary selection. It is required to send the folder entitled with “author’s name” to the designated e-mail address. The electronic photos should be in JPG format, and the photos should be no less than 1MB and no more than 5MB.
2. After receiving the e-mail or telephone notice, the finalists of the preliminary selection should mail the physical works to the address designated by the Organizing Committee of the exhibition in time. The transportation and insurance expenses shall be paid by the participant, and the physical work should be consistent with the electronic photo. Those whose works are not selected in the preliminary selection will not be notified.
3. Submission requirements for physical works
The maximum side size of the work should be within 150 cm and the weight below 50 kg. The works should be packaged by wooden cases which are required to be firm and easy to handle. Please paste the application form on the outer package.
X. Contact Information of Organizing Committee
Contact: Mr. Yingjun
Telephone / fax: 0086-798-8499958
E-mail：[email protected]
XI. Mailing Address and Contact Information for Works
Mailing address: Management Committee of Caoe-River Tourist Resort, No. 618, west section of Shungeng Avenue, Caoe Sub-District, ShangYu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, P. R. of China.
Contact: Mr. Yingjun
Cellphone: 0086-13979873326
XII. Other Issues
1. The rating results will be published on the official website of China Ceramic Society (www.ceramsoc.com), Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute (www.jci.edu.cn), and on the official government website of Shang Yu District.
2. The sponsor has the right to research, photograph, video, publish and publicize the exhibition work.
3. The works above the Bronze Award (including the Bronze Award) shall be collected by the sponsor, and the collection certificate shall be issued to the author.
4. All those involved in plagiarism will be disqualified from participating in the selection and exhibition, and the legal responsibility will be borne by authors themselves.
5. All authors who have submitted works for the exhibition should confirm and abide by the provisions of this implementation plan.
6. The Organizing Committee of the exhibition shall be responsible for the explanation and negotiation of any matter not covered in this implementation plan
by Carole Epp | May 21, 2020 | call for entry
***Submission date extended to July 15, 2020***
Due to the current restrictions on museums and galleries, NSCAD University has decided to postpone the physical exhibition “For the Love of Sandra Alfoldy” until 2021, when we can gather together as a group and celebrate craft, art and Sandra.
However we are pleased to announce that we are now offering the opportunity for contributions to be shared in an online showcase leading up to the exhibition. If you have already submitted, you do not have to re-submit your work.
Dr. Sandra Alfoldy.
Online showcase begins: September 2020
Digital publication: Fall 2020
Exhibition: 2021 (TBD, pending restrictions)
Anna Leonowens Gallery/ @annaleonowensgallery
This series of collected works by friends, family and colleagues will celebrate the vibrant life and work of Dr. Sandra Alfoldy. Dr. Alfoldy was one of Canada’s preeminent craft historians, her work pioneered the discourse around Canadian studio craft, as well as offered important critical assessments of craft and modernity.
Sandra was also beloved professor at NSCAD University for almost 20 years. In recognition of the huge impact Sandra has had on craft communities all over the world, this community-centred group showcase invites students, colleagues, and collaborators to submit writings, craft and art work that honours Sandra’s excellent mentorship, collaboration and friendship. Originally set to open in September 2020 as a two-week exhibition, this celebration will now consist of an online showcase and digital publication of submissions that celebrate the amazing life of Sandra! A physical exhibition will open in 2021 once limitations regarding large gatherings have been lifted.
Submission guidelines:
– To be included in the online showcase and publication, work should be documented with intention for online viewing.
– Only 1 work will be accepted.
– Submissions can be objects; writings; videos; videos of self-recorded stories or readings; audio etc.
For physical exhibition:
– Only 1 work will be accepted, Multimedia will also be accepted.
– For out of town submissions, the gallery will cover shipping for works up to 20″ x 20″ 20″ and no heavier that 15lbs.
Please include a description of work and how the work connects to the project (please be specific about how this work reflects your relationship to Sandra Alfoldy). We want this to be a personal, heartfelt show.
Please complete submission form at: https://machform.nscad.ca/view.php?id=55800.
