Call for artists: “URBANIA”
Luke & Eloy Gallery, Pittsburgh PA
URBANIA looks to provide insight into a range of issues related to the urban environment. We are interested to explore how artists view the change that has occured in metropolitan areas over time, how they see cities and towns functioning today, and how artists would like to see challenges of the future addressed.
We are interested in commentary on economic and social issues, political realities and how U.S. cities and suburbs function in the 21st century.
All media are welcome, including all craft media, as well as video, audio, and photography.
Opening: Saturday April 10, 2010 11-5
Exhibition Dates: April 10 – May 22, 2010
Deadline for Submissions: February 20, 2010
Delivery of Artwork to the gallery: by March 20, 2010
For more info contact the gallery and check out their website here.
Call for entry – Young Ceramists Tile Competition
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION YOUNG CERAMISTS TILE COMPETITION AIM OF COMPETITION To support young ceramists, increase cultural partition and contribute to contemporary ceramic art within the annual Spring Festival organized by Usak University. THEME OF COMPETITION Free. COMPETITION CONDITIONS
- Associate degree, undergraduate, graduate degree and Arts Proficiency (doctorate) students of ceramics and tile departments of University Academies and Fine Arts Faculties and equivalent Faculties in Turkey and abroad can participate.
- The size must be 15X15 cm and the thickness must be 1 to 5 cm.
- The works must be fired and glazed.
- The participant’s work will adjust to ceramic techniques and materials. Pieces with less than %80 ceramic work will not be accepted.
- Each participant can participate with only one piece.
- Name, last name or signature must be on the right corner of the tile not to exceed 3×1 cm.
- The works will not be returned.
- The tiles selected after the evaluation of the Jury will be exhibited on the wall built in Usak University 1 Eylul Campus ‘Art Park’.
- The back sides of the tiles must be designed to be mounted on the wall.
PARTICIPATION
- The participants must fill the attached form in full and send or deliver it with the work until April 05 2010 to the mentioned address.
- 300 dpi jpeg formatted picture of the work must be e-mailed or sent with the work.
- The participants may follow their application from our web address.
AWARDS
- Success Award – 1000,00 TL + Plaque + Success Certificate + catalogue
- Special Jury Award – 750,00 TL + Plaque + Success Certificate + catalogue
- Youth Award ( Café Lâl / Adem YALCIN ) – 750,00 TL + Plaque + Success Certificate + catalogue
- Personal and Corporation Awards
* Participation Certificate and catalogue will be given to the artists who pass the jury evaluation and did not receive an award. RESULTS AND EVALUATION The Jury will meet and evaluate on Wednesday, April 07 2010 in Usak University Fine Arts Faculty. The results of the competition and date of award ceremony will be announced in Usak University web site. The tiles awarded and selected will be exhibited on the I. International Young Ceramists Tile Competition wall built in Usak University 1 Eylul Campus ‘Art Park’.and the awards will be handed at the opening and award ceremony. DELIVERY The works must be delivered in person or sent by post or freight until April 05 2010 Monday to Usak University. The responsibility of delay and damage cased in post or freight will not be accepted. For more info check out the website or contact at the following:Address: Usak Universitesi, Guzel Sanatlar Fampusu, 64200 USAK/TURKIYETelephone: 0.276.263 43 26 – 40 82
Email: [email protected]
Call For Entries ~ Resin Clay Art
Deadline is January 20, 2010
Clay artists and sculptors, mixed media artists and mad scientists
alike! Here is your call to join the Resin Revolution ~ we want your
artistic vision and willingness to experiment to show the world just
what is possible with the amazing properties of resin clay!
We are looking for resin clay art submissions for Kerin Gale’s
upcoming first book published by North Light Books.
There Are Two Ways To Be Published
This Call is a bit different than others you may have seen. There are actually two
ways to get into the book. One is to submit up to three pieces of your work
(with up to three images of each project). The other way is to tell us how using
resin clay has helped your progress in your artistic vision ~ basically a
testimonial. Any artist has the potential to be included one, two or three times for artwork and once for a testimonial.
Here is what you’ll need to know to enter your submission(s):
About Art Entries
Anything goes really! Your piece(s) can make use of the adhesive properties of
resin clay to hold other elements together, as actual elements or the entire piece
can be made of clay. The only real requirement is that some part of your entry
includes resin clay. Your piece can be jewelry or other wearable art, or can be
decorative or functional. Unique and well executed pieces are especially sought
after.
Remember that submitting high-quality images with as much detail as possible is very important. The background should be plain so as to show your work in the best light with no distractions.
You may submit up to three entries with up to 3 shots of each piece. Submit only
images with good contrast and detail. Photos need to be at least 5” x 7” at 300
DPI and in a .tif or .jpg file format. File names should be your name and the
title of your piece, such as kerin-gale_cold-hearted1.jpg, kerin-gale_coldhearted2.
jpg, etc. Please also include in your email:
• Your name as you would wish it to be displayed, if accepted
• URL(s) of your website(s) or blog if you have one
• Title of your piece(s) or specify “Untitled” if applicable
• Dimensions (height x width x depth) and unit of measure (inches or feet)
• A short description of what you made and anything we should take note of.
About Testimonial Entries
Please keep the length of the testimonial entries at around 250 words or less.
Also include in your email:
• Your name as you would wish it to be displayed, if accepted
• URL(s) of your website(s) or blog (if you have one)
The “testimonial” entries will be included throughout the book along with your
name and web site (or alternatively an email address if you do not have an online
presence).
Submitting Entries
• All submissions will be accepted via email only. Send your individual
entry or entries to [email protected]
• Because we may accept all or none of your entries please send a
separate email for each entry (up to four ~ three for your art work
images and one for a testimonial)
• There is no entry fee required for your submission(s)
PLEASE NOTE: If your entry is accepted, you will be notified by February
10, 2010. If accepted, you will be required to complete and sign a
“Permission to Publish” form.
Questions ~
Due to the anticipated response for this publication, entries with questions will be addressed only as time permits. It is strongly suggested that you read and
carefully follow the submission guidelines. If we need any additional information
it will be much more time effective for us to contact you.
• The brand of resin clay I use exclusively is from www.avesstudio.com my
favorite formulas are Aves® ‘Fixit Sculpt and Apoxie Sculpt.
• If you have product usage questions about Aves® products, visit the FAQ
portion on their website or send an e-mail to [email protected]
• If you have a favorite brand of resin clay and/or finished pieces made with
another brand of two part self-hardening epoxy (resin) clay you are
welcome to submit your entries.
Ceramic Workshop Ghana July 2010

An artists’ workshop that will be held in Ghana in July of 2010. The workshop will be hosted by Cross Cultural Collaborative, Inc. – an educational non-profit that encourages interaction between creative people from different cultures. The workshop will be held from July 11-24 outside of Accra, Ghana and will bring together artists, designers, and indigenous and contemporary potters from around the world. The workshop will be facilitated by Barbara Allen, an American potter and Kwao Adipah, a Ghanaian educator. The workshop itinerary will include: a visit to Vume, a traditional pottery village made famous by Michael Cardew, a visit to a contemporary ceramic studio, an opportunity to fire and build a paper kiln, visits to galleries and museums, a rare opportunity to work with indigenous house painters from northern Ghana.
Inquiries can be made to: [email protected]
http://www.culturalcollaborative.org
CURATOR – SHEPPARTON ART GALLERY (re-advertised)
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.






