by Carole Epp | Mar 24, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
2016
marks the second iteration of The Clay Studio National, a biannual
exhibition showcasing the best contemporary ceramic art being made in
the United States now. Through this juried exhibition we will highlight a
diverse range of work, from functional to sculptural, and from
traditional production techniques to cutting edge manufacturing
technology.
The jury will consist of Clay Studio Curator of Artistic Programs,
Jennifer Zwilling, and two guest jurors. The Clay Studio National will
be on display in our Harrison and Reed+Smith Galleries from May 6 to
June 19, 2016.
Applications are due no later than April 1, 2016. Artists will be
informed of the jury’s decisions on April 6, 2016. Artwork selected for
the exhibition must arrive at The Clay Studio no later than April 25,
2016.
All artwork must be for sale, The Clay Studio retains a 50%
commission on all sales. Costs of shipping to The Clay Studio are the
responsibility of the artist, return shipping to the origin of the work
will be covered by The Clay Studio.
Enter online here.
by Carole Epp | Mar 24, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
It’s that time of year again, our fourth annual call for entry for
the Medalta International Exhibition. We are still switching up the
theme each year to keep things fresh… it started with cups… then
spoons … an ode to tools and now… CHEERS!
As we launch our call for entry on St Patricks’ Day at NCECA, the national council for ceramic arts 50th
anniversary celebration we thought the theme of CHEERS was in order.
So, show us your celebratory drinking vessels.. cheers @medalta with the
perfect tumbler, whiskey set, coffee mug, teacup, stein, tea bowl,
growler, bottle, or flask. If your vessel is part of a celebration,
whether it’s a perfect cup of coffee or a pint at the end of the day, we
want to see what you’re celebrating with.
Successful applicants will be a part of this celebration of
contemporary drinking vessels from around the globe in CHEERS @Medalta
on display in our Yuill Galley from September 1st –November 30th 2016.
So who’s our new Juror?! Well we are excited to have
a member of our extended Medalta family, Medalta Artist in Residence
Alum & Canadian Ceramic star Robin Dupont in as juror. Robin has
traveled the globe refining his practise & testing out a few
drinking vessels along the way in his research into functional
atmospheric fired ceramics.
“ Cheers! It is said that the earliest origins of
‘cheers’ comes from the clanking of glasses to slosh or mix beverages to
prevent your companion from poisoning you. I prefer to think of the
action in the more contemporary custom of acknowledging an event, a
friendship, a bounty, a ritual of celebration.
The concept of celebration is at the core of handmade pots.
Making and using handmade pots is about slowing down and celebrating the
object, the ritual, the people, the food and drink.
I am excited to have been asked this year to jury the 4th
annual Medalta’s International Exhibition CHEERS! This theme is
integral to our daily lives, in how drinking vessels can elevate a
ritual, stimulate a conversation or thought and function purely to
nourish our souls and selves.
So show us your celebratory vessels. “
Cheers!
Robin DuPont
We thank Robin for stepping up to the challenge & look forward to
working with him; he’ll have the difficult task of narrowing down the
entries and selecting the prize winners. You can see more of Robin’s
work at robindupont.com or on instagram.com/robindupontceramics
Speaking of Prizes! The GRAND PRIZE is a month long residency at Medalta with accommodation! We
can’t wait to see what last year’s winner of TOOL, Valerie Zimany,
creates in Medalta’s studios during her July 2016 residency. Purchase prizes will be awarded for Medalta’s contemporary collection. Student entries are eligible for Ceramic: Technical and Ceramic: Art & Perception digital subscription. And we’re wrangling more prizes as we speak! Awards will be announced at the opening reception & on Medalta’s Instagram. Artists do not need to be present to win.
Good luck to everyone who enters and thank you for your support! We can’t wait to see your submissions.
Cheers!
Jenna Stanton
[email protected]
Curator of Exhibitions & Collections
Medalta
Enter Now!
CHEERS SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Submissions to be completed online from March 17th to June 10th 2016. At www.medalta.org/cheers
Entry Fee: $20 Canadian. (for those of you in the US that’s about $15 USD)
Online Submissions include up to 5 images of your finished work (Images: 1MB each) Along with title, description, dimensions, and a retail price in Canadian $.
- Sets are eligible. A set must be photographed together in one
photograph and would count as 1 of your 5 entries. Sets are to be priced
and sold as a complete set; we will not offer individual pieces from a
set to be sold separately.
- Front and back views are not required, but if you feel it’s
necessary to properly convey your work using a front and back view then
using a side by side shot as one of the entries/uploads is recommended.
- Artwork in the photos submitted must be available for the
exhibition. No substitutions. Medalta reserves the right to reject any
work that that differs from the original submission.
- All work must be created in the past 2 years, and be for sale.
Submit retail prices in Canadian Dollars. Artists receive 60% commission
on artwork sold and will be paid via paypal email transfer after the
closing of the exhibition.
- All work must be properly prepared for exhibition, be durable enough
to survive shipping and display, and come with assemblage
instructions/specialized hardware if applicable.
- All selected artwork must arrive at Medalta no later than July 20th.
Artists are responsible for all shipping and insurance costs to deliver
the artwork to Medalta. Medalta will cover return shipping &
insurance for unsold artwork. All unsold work will be shipped back to
artists in January 2017. Work exceeding 18” or 10lbs in weight may not
be eligible for free return shipping.
- Medalta reserves the right to use photographs, write ups, and images
and of accepted work for online and print publications and/ promotion.
Any questions regarding this exhibition can be directed to Medalta’s Curator
Jenna Stanton
[email protected]
Curator of Exhibitions & Collections
Medalta
medalta.org/cheers
by Carole Epp | Mar 23, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
by Carole Epp | Mar 23, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
Pottery
Northwest will present Coffee and Clay: an exhibition of coffee cups
and coffee-related ceramic ware. In this show, we honor Seattle’s coffee
culture and the cosmic connection between Coffee & Clay. Please
submit your best work according to the specifications listed.
Deadline is April 4th!
In celebration of craft, Pottery
Northwest will partner with local coffee roasters who will perform brew
demo’s and allow guests to drink specialty coffee out the cups they
purchase from this show. This exhibition will feature a first time
Sunday Brunch Reception on June 5th. Our Brunch event will also include…
WAFFLES!!!
by Carole Epp | Mar 22, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
The University of Southern Mississippi Museum of Art is pleased to announce the Southern Miss Ceramics National, a juried exhibition of ceramic sculpture and sculptural vessel forms created by artists from across the United States.
AWARDS:………………………..First Prize: $500…..Second Prize: $300…..Third Prize: $200
ENTRY FEE:…………………….$35 for up to three entries (two images per entry)
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY:……June 4, 2016
ELIGIBILITY: The Southern Miss Ceramics National is
open to all US residents 18 years of age or older. Entries must have
been completed within 3 years of the entry deadline. Ceramic
sculptures, sculptural installations, and sculptural vessel forms are
eligible. Mixed media works are eligible only if ceramic/clay is the
primary medium. Individual components of ceiling suspended or wall
mounted works should not exceed 20 pounds. Freestanding and pedestal
displayed works must be stable. Installation of large-scale works, or
works requiring specialized installation or assembly, may be required by
the artist. Size (including crating) is limited to works that will fit
through a standard door, 32 x 80 inches. All entries must be original
works and available for the duration of the exhibit. Accepted works
cannot be substituted.
JUROR: BRIAN HARPER – Brian
Harper is an Associate Professor of Fine Art and Ceramics Area
Coordinator at Indiana University Southeast. He received a BFA from
Northern Arizona University, and an MFA from the University of Iowa.
His artwork investigates our inherent human wonderment of the unknown
and the methods, mythological or otherwise, for how we give structure to
unknown elements of our observed, unobserved, and unobservable world.
His work has been exhibited in over 80 national and international
exhibitions, including 7 solo exhibitions.
In addition to his studio practice, Brian is Founder and Executive Director of Artaxis.org,
a growing online network of over 350 contemporary artists. Widely used
as a resource by the general public, academia, and professional
artists, Artaxis.org provides the opportunity to view a wide array of
work relevant to the critical discourse in contemporary ceramic art.
More information about his work can be found on his website at www.brianharperstudio.com.
INVITED ARTIST: KENNETH BASKIN – Kenneth
Baskin is an Associate Professor of Ceramics at McNeese State
University in Lake Charles, LA. He earned a BFA from the College of
Creative Studies in Detroit, and an MFA from the University of South
Carolina. Baskin has presented workshops and lectures, and exhibited
his ceramic sculptures nationally and internationally. Some honors
include the 2007 NCECA Emerging Artist Award, a solo exhibition of his
work at the Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taipei, Taiwan,
participation as a visiting artist, workshop instructor and lecturer at
the Tainan National University of the Arts in Tainan, Taiwan, and at the
National Taiwan University of the Arts in Taipei. Baskin’s work has
been included in numerous books and journals. More information about
his work can be found at kennethbaskinsculpture.com.
CALENDAR:
Entry Deadline:……………………………………….June 4, 2016
Notification of Acceptance:………………………after July 9, 2016
Receipt of Works:……………………………………August 22 – September 9, 2016
Installation of exhibit:……………………………..September 15-30, 2016
Show Opens:………………………………………….October 4
Invited Artist Demonstration:……………………October 10 (time TBA)
Juror’s Lecture:………………………………………October 11, 6 p.m.
Awards and Gallery Reception:………………….October 11, 7 p.m.
Return Shipping or Pick-up of Works:…………November 7-11, 2016
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY: Artists
are responsible for all shipping and delivery costs. Works should
arrive no later than September 9, 2016. Detailed shipping instructions
will be sent to all participants.
INSURANCE: The
University of Southern Mississippi Museum of Art will provide insurance
coverage for all artwork while on the USM campus and gallery premises.
Insurance for artworks while in transit to and from USM is the
responsibility of the artist. USM is not liable for any damage or loss
occurring during transit.
SALES: Works can be available for purchase or listed as NFS (Not for Sale). Commission will not be taken on any sales.
GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY: Entries will be accepted online. ENTRY LINK COMING SOON!
Artists
may submit up to three entries. All entries will require the
following: name, title, medium (type of clay and firing method), 1-2
digital images of each work submitted (72 dpi, no more than 5 MB for
each image and no smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side), size
(inches) H x W x D, approximate weight of each piece, insurance value
and retail price, a brief artist statement of 300 words or less about
work submitted.
USE OF IMAGEREY: The University
of Southern Mississippi reserves the right to use images of selected
artwork for marketing and publicity purposes without compensation.
High-resolution images will be requested for all accepted entries.
MORE INFORMATION: For more info, please contact museum director, Mark Rigsby, [email protected], (601) 266-5200.
The
University of Southern Mississippi Museum of Art was established in
1997 by the Mississippi Institute of Higher Learning Board of Trustees
as an expansion of the C.W. Wood Gallery founded in 1977. Recently
completed in 2014, the Gallery of Art and Design, a 2000 sq.ft.
contemporary art gallery, is now the primary exhibition space for all
USM Museum of Art and Department of Art and Design exhibitions and
events.
ENTRY LINK: COMING SOON!
http://www.usm.edu/visual-arts/southern-miss-ceramics-national
by Carole Epp | Mar 21, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
Zak Helenske puts to use similar languages to create a thread across different bodies of work. He makes functional pots, installations, and cast iron sculptures. At first glance, these various works and different media may not seem related to one another. However, his different works carry corresponding elements that quietly remind the viewer of his thread of inspirations including architecture, industrial aesthetics, and pattern.
Helenske describes part of his inspiration saying, “I am charmed by the anti-monumental, and challenged by the spatial balance between pottery, architecture, and community.”
Within his pottery, Helenske uses simple, varied cylindrical forms and lightly treated surfaces with remnants of pattern and other line work. The decoration references structures and are reminiscent of blueprints or bridge support cables. By using an atmospheric soda firing method, Helenske sacrifices some control over the outcome of his pottery. This process, though, ties his work together as the soda acts to the porcelain like nature and elements do to architecture.
Helenske speaks of the importance of pottery, “Pots are a part of our domestic infrastructure, facilitating rituals of beauty, nourishment, and gathering.”
Helenske received his BFA from North Dakota State University and his MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology, School for American Crafts with a concentration in ceramics and ceramic sculpture. He has been an artist in residence in foundries, casting workshops, and ceramics studios, including Pottery Northwest in Seattle, Washington where he now lives and works.
zakhelenske.com
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