by Carole Epp | Sep 26, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Porcelain from Dora+Maja on Vimeo.
“Short movie about most expensive Ming vases found on Sotheby’s,
Christie’s and other fine arts auction house’s sites online that were
downloaded, printed on regular a4 paper and assembled into fragile
sculptures, wrapped up ready to be shipped to another continent. The
video is incarnation of the spirit of the record-breaking Ming Vase, a
superb blue and white meiping from the Yongle Imperial Period, which
Sotheby’s international head of Chinese ceramics and works of art
Nicolas Chow vividly describes as “macho” in reference to its atypically
un-waisted broad shouldered shape. Exploring the The China Factor as a
current cause of Westen art market instability, the ghetto boys bring
their Alpha and Revenge of Koons over China, while every violent act
they perform is celebrated by cathastropic soundtrack”
Thoughts musing readers?
by Carole Epp | Sep 25, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
To be exhibited at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville
9 until 25 November 2012
The Townsville Ceramic Competition is organised by the North Queensland Potters’
Ass. Inc. to increase public exposure to a high standard of pottery from around the
nation. Not only has the competition been successful in attracting entries from well known
potters showing their current work but it has also provided a showcase for
emerging ceramic artists. This year the Major Award of $10,000 will ensure the
continued growth of the ceramic collection at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery,
which also provides an excellent venue for entries to be exhibited.
Major Award $10,000 Open (Acquisitive)
Now Office Furniture Award $2000 For use of innovative technology (Acquisitive)
Scott Brickworks Award $1500 Open (Acquisitive)
Loloma Jewellers Award $1000 Open (Acquisitive)
Fourex Clothing Award $500 Open (Acquisitive)
Rainford Award $500 Open
To be judged by Janet Mansfield
Diary
Entry forms and fees due Monday 8 October
Receiving date for entries Tuesday 6 November
Official opening Friday 9 November
Exhibition closes Sunday 25 November
Collection date for entries Monday 26 November
Generously supported by Townsville City Council
http://nqpotters.com/2012/06/21/2012-townsville-ceramic-awards-entry-form-2/
by Carole Epp | Sep 25, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
ENTRY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2012 (midnight MDT)
Overview
NCECA’s Emerging Artists program recognizes exceptional early
career artists through a monetary award, and the opportunity to present
their work to an international audience during NCECA’s Annual
Conference. The monetary awards as well as opportunities for increased
exposure through exhibition and special events are made possible in
part through the generous support of the Windgate Charitable
Foundation.
NCECA defines an Emerging Artist to be one who is beginning to
receive recognition for his/her work but is currently underrepresented,
does not have representation by a nationally prominent gallery, and
is creating work that offers new/exciting/thoughtful perspectives that
expand upon a genre of creative production and inquiry.
Because the concept of emergence in the arts does not readily
correlate with a specific age, or other easily quantifiable terms,
NCECA requires applicants to briefly describe why they perceive
themselves to be at an emergent point in their careers and how they
anticipate the award will impact the trajectory of their endeavors. The
review committee, at their discretion, may eliminate candidates that
are considered to be beyond “emerging.” Applicants are also required to
provide letters of support from two figures in the field who
are familiar with their work and drive to create. Letters should
provide the selection committee with a sense of confirmation of the
candidates’ seriousness of commitment and potential for continued
development.
Eligibility
Applications are welcomed from artists working with ceramic
materials/processes as a significant component of their work.
Applicants may not be students. A current NCECA Membership, at the
time of application, is a required to be eligible to apply for NCECA’s
Emerging Artists. NCECA Membership fees are not included in event
registration. Membership requires payment of an annual fee. CLICK HERE to apply for or renew your membership.
Selection
NCECA’s 2013 Emerging Artists selection committee will consist
of NCECA Director at Large, Sam Chung and two additional members,
distinguished internationally exhibited artists Denise Pelletier and
Chris Antemann. The committee will select six (6) Emerging Artists
who will receive complementary registration in NCECA’s 47th Annual
Conference and be awarded an additional year’s membership. Applications
will be due October 1, 2012 and the review committee will reach its decisions before the end of October 2012 after which applicants will be notified.
Awardee Benefits and Requirements
A formal agreement outlining terms and conditions associated with
this honor will be sent to the selected artists soon after jurying is
completed. Selected artists’ images and application materials will be
retained by NCECA and will be held in the NCECA archives. Images may be
used to promote NCECA’s Emerging Artists program and may be posted on
NCECA’s website and contributed to a new NCECA image community being
developed in cooperation with AccessCeramics. Emerging Artists will be
considered conference presenters and will therefore be ineligible for a
presenter role or honorarium in the year following the award.
Artists selected as 2013 Emerging Artists are required to provide a
written summary of their presentation for the NCECA Annual Conference
for publication in the NCECA Journal by December 18, 2012. This summary
must be accompanied by five 300 dpi images appropriate for print
publication. Also required by this date is a 50-word abstract of this
submission to be included in the 2013 NCECA Conference Program Guide.
The selected artists will be required to attend the 47th Annual NCECA
Conference, participate in special “meet and greet” events with
collectors, prepare remarks and make presentations (approximately 10
minutes in duration) during the Second Members’ Business Meeting on
Saturday, March 23, 2013. Emerging Artists will receive a $2500 award
that will be presented during the closing ceremonies of NCECA’s 47th
Annual Conference at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston,
TX. Emerging Artists will also be eligible for a shipping reimbursement
to transport work for a featured exhibition at the conference center
from March 19-22, 2013. Artists are required to help install/de-install
their work and be present periodically during the course of the
Emerging Artists Exhibition. Emerging Artists will also be required
to participate in individual interviews to be posted in the
NCECA/Crafthaus Blog. Emerging Artists will be expected to contribute
periodic postings to blog.nceca.net
during the year following their presentations at the conference.
Images of their work will also be incorporated in a new NCECA image
library that will be developed in cooperation with accessCeramics.org.
Application Submission Checklist
Applications must be submitted completely electronically. Please prepare the following BEFORE starting the ONLINE submittal form as you will need to UPLOAD the following:
- Two (2) 1-page Letters of Recommendation from
professionals in the field of ceramic art. Applicants will be
required to provide the following contact information for
Recommenders: First Name, Last Name, Relation to applicant, Phone #, and
Email address.
Options to submit letters:
a. Receive the letters from your recommenders in .doc or .pdf format and upload them to the ONLINE application. OR
b. If the recommender prefers to send their letter
directly to NCECA please have them email their letter to NCECA.EA.LETTER @gmail.com stating the NAME OF THE ARTIST in the subject line.
If this option is selected, applicants will need to upload a document in .doc or .pdf format to the Online submittal form stating “Letter of recommendation from (RECOMMENDER NAME) will be e-mailed to
[email protected].” *** Please note:
The application will not submit successfully unless a document
has been uploaded to each Letter of Recommendation box.
- Resume (two page maximum) in .doc or .pdf format (file size must be under 1mb)
- Artist Statement describing your work and work process. (250 word maximum, paste or type)
- Statement articulating why you believe you are at an
“emerging” point in your career, and how this award will benefit
your studio practice (150 words maximum, paste or type)
- Exactly 10 images-(Image Preparation Guidelines) The following details are required on each
image: Title, Brief image description, Type of clay, Firing/
Decoration method, Date, Size, Weight, Insurance value, Retail
value.
Click here to view the ONLINE FORM
by Carole Epp | Sep 25, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Position Announcement
Title: Variable-time Visiting
Assistant Professor (Ceramics), School of Art and Design, SIU Carbondale.
Rank: Visiting Assistant
Professor (non-tenure track).
Start Date: January 1, 2013.
This is a 4.5 month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent on
performance and curricular need.
Qualifications: MFA degree in
ceramics required at time of application. Applicants must demonstrate a strong
commitment to teaching. University teaching experience beyond graduate teaching
assistantship level is preferred. Applicants must have good communication and
organizational skills and have the ability to work closely and productively
with another faculty member as well as undergraduate and graduate students in a
successful BFA/MFA program. Knowledge and skill of traditional and contemporary
ceramic techniques and methodologies is required. Applicants must also be able
to teach courses in one or more of the School’s program areas in addition to teaching
ceramics, such as 2-D, 3-D
foundations, and or drawing. Applicants
must have an ongoing program of creative activity that promises continued
professional achievement and recognition.
Computer skills are desirable.
Duties The
assignment will include teaching courses in ceramics at various levels and/or
teaching a course in another area within the School of Art and Design. The assignment will include
coordination and maintenance of the ceramics studio, including ordering of shop
supplies and supervision of student workers and graduate assistants. This
position requires the faculty member to have a regular and accessible presence
in the ceramics studio. A work
space will be provided.
Application Deadline: November
15, 2012 or until filled.
Application
Procedure: Send letter of
application, resume, three current (within the past 12 months) letters of
recommendation, 20 slides of own work, 20 slides of students’ work, if
available, and official
transcript. Further portfolio or
dossier material may be requested.
Submit to: Pattie Chalmers,
School of Art and Design, Mail Code 4301, 1100 S. Normal Ave., SIU Carbondale,
Carbondale, IL 62901.
The School: The School offers a BFA degree with
specializations in Art Education, Industrial Design, Communication Design,
Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, and Metals/Blacksmithing;
a BA degree in Art with specializations in General Studio, Art
Education, and Art History, a BA in Design with specializations in General
Design and Industrial Design; an MFA degree with specializations in Painting,
Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, Metals/Blacksmithing; and a
graduate certificate in Art History.
The ceramics program at Southern
Illinois University Carbondale is part of the School of Art and Design. The
program has seven full time graduate students with individual studio spaces and
offers BFA and MFA degrees. Facilities include a soda kiln and wood firing
kiln.
Southern Illinois
University Carbondale has an enrollment of over 16,000 students and is a
Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive institution. The School of Art and Design, which is housed in the College
of Liberal Arts, has 25 full-time faculty members, 450 undergraduate majors,
and 50 graduate students and is accredited by the National Association of
Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston,
VA 20190; (703) 437-0700.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that
strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to
serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.
