by Carole Epp | Jul 21, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Carbondale Clay Center in Carbondale, CO has an open call for its annual juried exhibition Carbondale Clay National V from September 2 to October 29, 2009. This exhibition will highlight the eccentric and curious ritual of useful pottery. In this exhibition, accessibility will guide selection. The first is to get the viewer to look, second is to get the viewer to touch, and third is to get the viewer to engage daily. This exhibition will focus on pottery shapes, from cups to bowls, vases to jars. $40 entry fee for up to three entries. Send entry materials, fee and completed form to:
CCC Carbondale Clay National V 2009
135 Main St
Carbondale, CO 81623 For more information visit: http://www.carbondaleclay.org/
Deadline: July, 29, 2009
by Carole Epp | Jul 21, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
December 11, 2009 entry deadline
Mission Viejo, California, USA.
Show runs February 11 – March 11, 2010
Call for for small teapots (less than 16 ounces). Initial selections for competition juried from digital images.
Fee: $40 for three entries.
Awards: over $5000, including grand prize trip to China.
For prospectus got to visit http://gallery.saddleback.edu,
or send SASE to
Art Gallery
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Pkwy
Mission Viejo
CA 92692
or email to [email protected].
by Carole Epp | Jul 17, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
September 26, 2009 entry deadline
Proverbial Porcelain: Zelli Porcelain Award 2009
Dates: October 19–31
Open to artists working with porcelain and pieces under 40 cm.
Juried from digital or slides.
Fee: $15.
Contact, Zelli Porcelain,
55/57 Chiltern St.,
London, W1U 6ND England
E: [email protected]
W: www.zelli.co.uk
P: 020 7224 2114
by Carole Epp | Jul 15, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Position: All Studio Tech/Exhibition Preparator
Department: Art
Website: http://finearts.mwsu.edu/art/
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Starting Salary: $2,500.00 (Monthly w/ benefits)
Job # S057-09
Description: Assists in facility maintenance and repair for departmental studio areas. Assists in the coordination and installation of exhibitions and related programs of the University Art Gallery. Reports to the department chair and works under the supervision of gallery director.
Examples: Assist in facility maintenance and repair for departmental areas. Develop safety procedures and first aid kit supplies. Perform related duties as required in faculty studios. Prepare galleries for installation of exhibitions; assist in the packing and unpacking of artwork and related items that are received into the facility; assist in the organization and maintenance of all gallery related tools and supplies; assist in the installation of artwork and related items for exhibitions; assist in the preparation of opening receptions and special events. Utilize a variety of computer software to produce documents which may include or incorporate text, tables, and graphics – such as gallery labels or wall text for exhibitions; assist in the handling and transportation of art work.. Coordinate custodial and building maintenance for departmental events, activities and day-to-day use.
Physical Condition: Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend. Requires ability to climb a ladder and operate a mechanical lift. Requires occasional lifting and carrying of objects up to 50 pounds.
Experience: Previous experience in exhibition management and preparation preferred.
Knowledge: Must be knowledgeable in maintenance and repair of equipment used by the Department of Art; knowledge of manual power tools, wood construction, framing and matting. Must be skilled in the areas of exhibition installation, display fabrication, exhibition packaging and transportation methods.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Fine Arts, with related work experience. Master of Fine Arts preferred.
Additional Requirements: Requires good communication skills and the ability to work well with others and independently in the absence of specific instructions. Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends. Requires occasional travel and the ability to operate a standard van or truck. Must have the ability to supervise and delegate to student assistants. *Requires a post-offer employment physical exam and a *valid Texas driver’s license. *This position is designated as security sensitive and requires a criminal background check.
AN EEO/ADA COMPLIANCE EMPLOYER
To apply, submit a state of Texas application, letter of application, resume and list of
three references to the Human Resources Department at the address below
Midwestern State University
Human Resources Department
3410 Taft Boulevard
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Phone: 940-397-4221
Fax: 940-397-4780
E-mail: [email protected]
Click here, or paste into browser to download application:
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobs/gvjb/stateapp_er.doc
by Carole Epp | Jul 14, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
October 1, 2009 Deadline
Nominations for the 2010 Emerging Artists will open mid summer of 2009. Completed applications must be submitted Online by October 1, 2009 (midnight MDT.)
The NCECA Emerging Artist program is intended to give early career artists, who show exceptional promise, the opportunity to present their work to an international audience at the NCECA Annual Conference. Emerging Artist nominations are welcomed from professionals in the field of ceramics, or artists may self nominate with the support of two professionals.
Nominees may not be students and may not have received major national attention for their work, (e.g. a one-person exhibition at a nationally prominent gallery or museum). Submissions will be judged by Lydia Thompson, NCECA Director at Large, and two other NCECA Board Members.
Go here to visit the NCECA website for more information.
by Carole Epp | Jul 13, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Materials Hard & Soft – 23rd ANNUAL National Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition September 11, 2009, Entry Deadline
Sponsor: Denton Greater Arts Council
Location: Denton, Texas
Eligible Media – Works produced in any of the craft media: clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or any combination of craft media is acceptable. Entries must be the complete work of the submitting artist. All work must have been completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited in the Center for Visual Arts. Artists must reside in the United States. Entries must be submitted in digital format only. Please refer to the entry specifications that follow for exact submission procedures.
Click here to download prospectus.
