7th International Biennale of Ceramics, Inside Out, presented by the City of Kapfenberg, Austria

by | Jan 10, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Open to all artistic forms of expression concerning the use of ceramics – with the exclusion of china, serially manufactured objects and ceramic design. A maximum of three works are allowed to be entered to the competition. The works must not exceed the age limit of two years and they have to correspond to the motto of the Biennale of Ceramics 2011. Only works that have never been entered to take part at any other competition are accepted. The dimensions of the objects entered have to be of reasonable size, height and weight. In other words, an exhibition at the gallery of the Cultural Center should not take extraordinary efforts for the should not take extraordinary efforts for the organizers. Digital photographs of the works are required. Please take the pictures in front of neutral background. The photographs have to be sent via CD ROM, DVD or USB Stick. A resolution of at least 300dpi is required. Please take the pictures of each work from at least two different angles and name it with the exact title. To enter the competition/exhibition of the 7th Biennale of Ceramics the Cultural Center of Kapfenberg requires a package of the following data:

  • The filled out application form.
  • The list of works entered.
  • The digital photographs of the works entered.

Please write the password “Keramikbiennale” (Biennale of Ceramics) on your package and send it to the following address: KUlturZentrum Kapfenberg
Mürzgasse 3,
A – 8605 Kapfenberg All entries have to reach the Cultural Center before June 15th, 2011. The data/documents entered will remain with the organizer and will hence not be returned. Artists will be responsible for shipping. For more information: http://www.keramik-biennale-kapfenberg.at/en/anmeldung_ausschreibung.htm# Prospectus: invitation

Ceramics Monthly, Emerging Artists 2011, call for submissions

by | Jan 5, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

In May 2011, Ceramics Monthly will feature the works of emerging clay artists. Those actively pursuing a career in ceramics for less than ten years are eligible. To be considered, submit the following:
-Up to five professional-quality digital images (300 ppi resolution on a CD, plus a full-size color print of each image), with complete descriptions of works.
-Full contact information including email, artist’s statement and resume. Mail to: Emerging Artist, Ceramics Monthly, 600 N. Cleveland Avenue Suite 210, Westerville, Ohio, 43082 Do not submit materials in binders or folders. Emailed submissions and submissions of more than five images will not be considered. Submitted materials will not be returned. Due to the volume of entries, no phone calls please. Arrival Deadline: February 25th, 2011 Emerging Artist Contest
Submission Information (PDF)

Monday Morning eye candy – Mariko McCrae

by | Jan 3, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Today’s eye candy even gets a thumbs up from my little guy for the amazing cup that Mariko surprised us with this holiday.




And I couldn’t resist including a pic from a recent group of Zombie Gnomes that she created. So incredibly hilarious!

You know you want to see more so check her out here.

REMINDER: The 9th International Ceramics Competition Mino, Japan: call for entries

by | Jan 3, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

There is no specified theme. Entries should not conform to traditional concepts and the works should show imagination and inspiration; work that will shape the future of ceramics. Entry Categories: 1. Ceramics Design, Factory Design entries for factory produced pieces with practical functionality. (Items mass produced mainly on the machinery of a factory assembly line). 2. Ceramics Design, Studio Design entries for studio produced pieces with practical functionality. (Items from individuals, mainly produced by hand in small quantities). 3. Ceramic Arts Entries for ceramic art works that incorporate unique creativity and techniques. Conditions of Entry: All entries must have been created within the last 3 years, and must not have been exhibited in other competitions. For complete entry information: http://pt-pt.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=156070307743972 Website with link to entry: https://www.icfmino.com/english/top.html Entry Deadline: January 10, 2011 81-572-22-4111 | www.icfmino.com | [email protected]