by Carole Epp | Dec 21, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Salary: $59,588 to $65,151 per annum Closing date: 5.00pm Friday 28 January 2010 An excellent career development opportunity awaits for a suitably qualified and experienced Curator, at this outstanding and developing regional gallery. The temporary exhibition program is delivered across three recently refurbished galleries and typically includes a range of contemporary, local interest, historical and collection shows. The program is supported by an extremely active public program of workshops and floor talks run by a dedicated team of education staff and range of consultant artists. The incumbent requires excellent project management and communication skills as they are responsible for delivering the exhibition program, liaising with the Director and other staff on its development, and curating exhibitions. The Shepparton Art Gallery has a specialist interest in Australian ceramics and the promotion and development of contemporary ceramics. It holds one of the country’s most significant collections of Australian ceramics spanning some 4000 items. A thorough knowledge of Australian art is essential and an interest in ceramics desirable. The permanent exhibition areas and the collection stores will be undergoing refurbishment in 2010 with a new collection hang to be curated for the gallery’s 75th anniversary in 2011. The curator is responsible for working with the Director and Registrar on the development of the collection its research and display. Knowledge of professional museum practice and standards is essential as is the ability to research and write about art for exhibition copy, extended essays and public presentations. The collection is continually growing through gift, donation, purchase, the international Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award, and the Indigenous Ceramic Art Award. The curator will be part of the project team that works on these events and play an important role on the delivery of these projects. The Curator is responsible for developing the gallery’s collection of Australian paintings, works on paper and ceramics, and working with the Director on a new collection strategy for the gallery. Applications
A position description can be collected from the Council’s Customer Service counter or accessed from the website at www.greatershepparton.com.au, or by phoning (03) 5832 9700. All applications must be submitted to the Council by 5.00pm Friday 28th January 2010. They should be marked “Confidential – Curator” and addressed to Rita Jenkins, Senior Human Resources Officer, Greater Shepparton City Council, Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton, Vic, 3632. Applications in Microsoft Word format can also be emailed to [email protected]. Note: This position is subject to a 3 month qualifying period in accordance with the Greater Shepparton City Council Enterprise Agreement 2008. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position. Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Responsibility Areas detailed in the position description will not be considered. More information For more information about this position, please contact Gallery Director Kirsten Paisley on (03) 5832 9517.
by Carole Epp | Dec 21, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Deadline: February 2, 2010
Exhibition Dates: APRIL 2 – May 29, 2010
LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
In LUX Center for the Arts’ second annual nationwide juried cup exhibition, University of Florida ceramics professor, Linda Arbuckle, will make selections from some of the most intriguing and exceptional cups produced by contemporary ceramic artists. Functional and non-functional interpretations of the cup, produced in clay, may be submitted.
Entry Fee: $20 (up to 3 works per artist; 2 views per piece)
Entries must be received by: February 2, 2010
Notification Date: February 26, 2010 (by email only)
Exhibition Dates: April 2 – May 29, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, April 2, 2010, 5-7 p.m.
Ship accepted works to gallery: March 12-19, 2010
Unsold work returned to artist by: June 30, 2010
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists working in the medium of clay residing in the United States of America. ENTRIES
Each artist may submit up to three works with two views per piece. Work must be made primarily or entirely out of clay. All entries must be for sale and available for purchase, must be original and executed within the last two years. Size may not exceed 12 inches in any direction or weigh more than 15 lbs. Entry fee $20 (only checks and money orders made payable to LUX Center for the Arts will be accepted). Entry fee, entry form and CD-ROM of images must be received by February 2, 2010. (A fee of $20 will be charged on all returned checks.) Only images on CD labeled with the applicant’s first and last name will be accepted. The images should be in JPEG format and sized to 300 dpi and 4 x 6 inches. All files must begin with applicants first initial and last name followed by image number (e.g. Jane Smith would be JSmith1.jpg), and must be in a folder with applicant’s full name as the folder name.
Submit CD and fee along with your completed entry form on page 4. If you would like your CD returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with adequate postage for return. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by email only.
No substitutions for accepted artworks will be allowed.
SHIPPING
Accepted artwork must be hand delivered or shipped to the LUX Center for the Arts the week of March 12-19, 2010. The cost of shipping to and from the gallery is the responsibility of the artist. Accepted artworks must arrive with the appropriate return USPS postage or prepaid FedEx or UPS return shipping label. The LUX Center for the Arts is not responsible for any damage during shipment. Works will be insured for 50% of the stated value from time of delivery to the end of
the exhibition. Unsold artwork will be returned to the artist no later than June 30, 2010. INSTALLATION
All artwork must be ready for installation upon arrival at the gallery. LUX Center for
the Arts reserves the right to reject any artwork due to inadequate preparation for
installation, if it differs from the accepted work or for any security or public safety
reasons. After installation, no artwork may be removed from the exhibition until the
close of the show. Please note: No substitutions for accepted artworks will be allowed.
SALES
LUX Center for the Arts holds a 50% commission on any sold artwork. Commissions
received through LUX Center for the Arts sales help support the education and
community outreach programs of the not-for-profit center.
RIGHT TO REPRODUCE
LUX Center for the Arts reserves the right to photograph exhibited work and use
either these photographs or the artist’s entry images in both printed and electronic
materials for publicity, promotion, education and future grant proposals.
Visit www.luxcenter.org for more information.
by Carole Epp | Dec 21, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Deadline: March 1
Now in its 49th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition [TOAE] is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place on Nathan Phillips Square every July. As the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors. In 2009, the TOAE presented over $35,000 in cash awards and prizes to participating artists.
We welcome applications from artists working in a wide range of traditional and experimental art forms. Applications can be downloaded from the TOAE website at www.torontooutdoorart.org or call 416.408.2754 for more information.
by Carole Epp | Dec 20, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Art League is pleased to present 100.Tea.Bowls in collaboration with the ceramic artists of the Torpedo Factory. 100.Tea.Bowls invites artists to create a harmonious composition through the tea bowl clay form. This exhibit is presented in tandem with our immensely popular biennial Ikebana Show. Prospectus/Call-to-Artists/Entry Form click here
Awards Reception: Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
The exhibit will also encompass several special events, including:
- Japanese Tea Ceremony and discussion of the work of Chado, the Japanese way of tea, with Stephen di Girolamo of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution:
Sunday, March 8, 1:30 pm
- Musical Performances by the Washington Toho Koto Society, performed by Mrs. Kyoko Okamoto:
Thursday, March 4, 6:30 pm (private reception) and Sunday, March 8, 3:00 pm
Juror Ceramic artist Terry Gess—Mr. Gess has received international awards and recognition for his work. He was invited to live and work in a teapot factory in the People’s Republic of China, collaborating with a master Chinese potter in the development of new teapots. His formal education includes study at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and Penland School of Crafts.
by Carole Epp | Dec 20, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
December 31, 2009, Entry Deadline
The XXIst International Biennale of Vallauris
Vallauris, France
The XXIst International Biennale of Vallauris will take place from July to November 2010. As part of this Biennale, a competition, reserved for members of the European Union, is being organized under the aegis of the Municipality of Vallauris Golfe-Juan by a Committee of the Biennale meeting at the town hall. Any artist presenting completely new work may take part. For 2010, there are three sections: The Container, Design, – Architectural/ Sculptural/ Conceptual Ceramics
Each participant may present one work per section or two works if he registers for only one section. The prizes will be the Grand Prize of the Town of Vallauris of an amount of € 15,000 and one prize per section of an amount of € 5,000. Various others prizes will be awarded, including among others, a special “Under thirty-five years old” prize (on January 1st 2008). Deadline for application: 31st of December 2009.
For more information and to download an application click here: XXIst International Biennal of Vallauris
by Carole Epp | Dec 19, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Entry Deadline: Feb. 13, 2010
California, Davis
The Artery, home of the Artists’ Cooperative of Davis, announces a call to artists for the 2010 California Clay Competition. The Artery has sponsored the Competition since 1990 to give California ceramic artists an opportunity to display their work during the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art. The competition is open to all California residents. Works accepted must be for sale, available for the duration of the exhibit, and made within the last two years. This year’s juror is SJSU Professor Stan Welsh. Mr. Welsh holds a MFA from New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in Alfred, NY. Currently, he is professor in Spatial/Ceramics at San Jose State University in San Jose, CA. Artworks must be made of clay; or mixed media, with clay being the major emphasis of the work. Functional as well as sculptural forms are solicited. The work must fit through a standard door-frame and weigh no more than can be easily handled by two people. Wall pieces should be ready to hang using wire and/or cleats. Space is limited; approximately 35 works will be accepted from an expected 400 entries. Monetary and gift awards will be announced at the opening reception. Entry fee. To download prospectus and for more detailed information go to http://www.theartery.net/ and look under “What’s New! — 2010 Clay Competition”
