Central Time Ceramics: Call For Entries

Announcing the 3rd Biennial Central Time Ceramics juried exhibition! The show will be judged by Delores Fortuna, MFA, a ceramicist with over 30 years of experience. This exhibition is open to all ceramic artists over the age of 18, who currently reside in the Central Time Zone. For entry details and exhibition information visit the Call For Entries page. Or download the prospectus.November 11, 2011 – Postmark
Deadline for Entries
January 13, 2012 – Artists Notified of
Acceptance
February 6, 2012 – All Accepted
Work Due at Bradley
February 27, 2012 – Show Opens
March 23, 2012 – Show Closes
April 22, 2012 – Deadline for Pick up/
Return of Work
Via Bradley University Galleries

Call for entries: The Clunes Ceramic Award

11 Sept – 2 Oct 2011

The Clunes Ceramic Award: $5,000
The People’s Choice Award: $1,000
Recognition Awards

* All works are for sale The Clunes Ceramic Award is an initiative of Creative Clunes Inc. in partnership with the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum. The extremely successful inaugural award, in 2010, attracted over 120 entries. The success of the Ceramic Award has ensured its continuation well into the future. In 2010, the winning work by Neville French, ‘Mungo light 3’ was acquired by the Art Gallery of Ballarat for the Permanent Collection. A high commendation was awarded to Phil Elson for his work, In the Brooding Colours of the Late Afternoon Across the Basque. Kim-Anh Nguyen won the ‘Hair Off Bellair’ People’s Choice Award of $1000 for Spinifex Family. Recognition Awards were also presented to Amy Kennedy for her work Vibration Series and to Jane Walton for Lost or Found. In 2011, the winning entry will be acquired by the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum.

Where:

The 2011 Clunes Ceramic Award exhibition will be held at the Union Bank Arts Centre,
22 Fraser Street, Clunes, Victoria, 3370.

Please visit their website for more information.

Baltimore Clayworks, call for entries: Daily Companions…Cups, Mugs and Teabowls

From their website: The cup is one of the most basic of forms, but provides infinite possibilities. We will be looking for cups that are visually compelling and serve their purpose. We welcome a broad definition of Cup, which may include cups, mugs, tumblers, tea bowls, yunomis — with trays or saucers or not, sets or not. The cups must be functional in a utilitarian way. Website: http://www.baltimoreclayworks.org/exhibition/exhibition_gallery/12/Daily_Companions.html Prospectus: Cup_Show-Prospectus Deadline: October 7th, 2011, Application postmark deadline About: Baltimore Clayworks is the region’s only cultural institution dedicated solely to the ceramic arts. Founded by nine artists in 1980, Clayworks is a mid-sized cultural 501(c)3 non-profit, attentive to its neighborhood, possessing a national and international reputation for artistic excellence, artists’ support, and community involvement. The mission of Baltimore Clayworks is to develop, sustain, and promote an artist-centered community that provides outstanding educational, artistic, and collaborative programs in the ceramic arts. Its core values are artist-centeredness, excellence, inclusivity, integrity, and joy. Baltimore Clayworks is located in Baltimore, Maryland.via bay area art grind

Silvermine Arts Center, Craft USA ’11, National Craft Triennial: Call for Entries

Silvermine Arts Center, located in New Canaan, Connecticut, announce their National Craft Triennial, Craft USA ’11 call to craft artists. Open to all U.S. artists 18+. Media: basketry, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, and wood. Entry fee. Cash prizes. Juror for the exhibition is Holly Hotchner, Director of the Museum of Arts and Design, MAD, in New York City where she has been since 1996. All artworks must be for sale. A commission of 50% will be charged on all sales.
Deadline: August 26th, 2011 Prospectus with full details and entry form: CraftUSA11Prospectusemail Website link to call: http://www.silvermineart.org/gallery/call_for_entries.cfm Silvermine Arts Center website: http://www.silvermineart.org/ About Silvermine Arts Center: The Silvermine Galleries are recognized as one of New England’s most respected showcases for established and emerging artists. Frequently changing exhibitions include one-person shows by Guild Artists, national and regional juried competitions, and curated shows including prominent artists such as Christo and Jean Claude, Faith Ringgold, Robert Gober, Kiki Smith, and Jasper Johns.via bay area art grind