by Carole Epp | Jun 16, 2013 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Rebecca A. Grant received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in ceramics in
December 2010 from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She
utilizes a wide range of skills from a variety of artistic disciplines
including drawing, painting, fiber arts, metal working, and sculptural
techniques. Numerous pieces of her functional pottery now reside in
private collections. Her current work consists mainly of figurative
sculptures created from ceramic and mixed media. She has twice been
accepted into the Sculpture on Campus Competition at SIUE, and received a
Provost Scholarship in spring 2010. She works primarily at her home
studio in Alton, Illinois, where she lives with her husband and two
dogs.
by Carole Epp | Jun 15, 2013 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
It was the honest
labor of hands that first drew Carly to clay. To that end, her work deals
with the aesthetic elevation of the everyday, of tasks, creatures and objects
alike, and the relationships that exist between them.
Growing up in “Oil Country” Alberta, Carly has been a fascinated since childhood
in how the things around her work, and an appreciation for the beauty in that.
She considers herself a “Mixed Media Sculptor with a sold clay base”, she is currently workout out of Calgary, AB.
by Carole Epp | Jun 12, 2013 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
TORTUS: SPIN from Tortus Copenhagen on Vimeo.
At Tortus, materials are alway at the center of our process. Discover making from the material perspective. Learn more about TORTUS COPENHAGEN Ceramics here: http://www.tortus-copenhagen.com
The Maker: Eric Landon
Music: “Dogs & Cats” by Jahzzar (http://betterwithmusic.com)
by Carole Epp | Jun 11, 2013 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
ACC Discovery Gallery Call for Proposals
Annual Submission Deadline: July 15
The Discovery Gallery is dedicated to showcasing new work by
established and emerging craft artists and small group exhibitions. The
415 square foot space is located on the main level of the Edmonton
location and features 7+ exhibitions a year.
1. Cover Letter
– contact information: name, address, phone & email
– detailed description & theme of the exhibition
– number of pieces/artist in or expected to participate in exhibition
– time of year preferred
2. Current ACC Membership
3. CV – Artist Resume
4. Artist Biography
5. Images with Image List
– professional quality images (5-10 / jpg) of work that will be in the exhibition or representative of the work.
– professional quality portrait of the artist (in the studio or against a neutral background)
– the image list must include: title, year created, dimensions in inches, materials and technique
Your submission can be sent via
On-line: www.albertacraft.ab.ca/acc-submission-drop-box/
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Alberta Craft Council 10186-106 Street, Edmonton AB T5J 1H4
NOTE if you do not receive a message confirming we have received your submission, contact us.
Call for Entry: Potworks
Deadline: July 25, 2013
Pottery is an integral part of human existence around the world. As
long as 2,000 years ago pots were being made in Alberta. The province’s
current clay scene features a rich array of classic, innovative and
experimental work by studio potters, as well as prominent clay projects
and educational programs.
This exhibition is looking for Alberta ceramic artists who create
tableware or ceramic pieces related to cooking, dining and celebration.
Work selected for this exhibition may include:
- place settings
- serving dishes
- children’s sets
- baking and cooking pieces (bean pot, tajine, casserole, etc.)
- centerpieces
- vases
- candelabra
- tea and other drinking sets
Potworks will run in the Alberta Craft Council’s Feature Gallery from October 5 – December 24, 2013.
Submission Contents:
- Current CV
- Artist Biography & Statement
- 3 – 10 Images with Image List
- High quality images of the work to be presented in the exhibition
- High quality portrait of the artist (in the studio or against a neutral background)
- The image list must include: title, year created, dimensions, materials and techniques
Submissions can be sent online, email or mail.
Online: www.albertacraft.ab.ca/calls-for-entry
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Alberta Craft Council 10186-106 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 1H4
NOTE if you do not receive a message confirming we have received your submission, contact us.
