Call for Entry – Currents: Contemporary Ceramics

Exhibition – Entry Deadline: October 21, 2009

“Currents: Contemporary Ceramics is a juried exhibition dedicated to capturing the diverse landscape of ceramics across the nation. The exhibition is sponsored by H.O.T. Clay, a University of Florida student group whose mission is to increase the awareness and understanding of the ceramic arts. Over $200 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the juror’s discretion.
The exhibition will be featured in the University of Florida’s Focus Gallery from Jan. 11-29, 2010.
The opening reception will be on Friday, January 15 from 7-9 p.m.

Accepted artists are responsible for shipping or hand-delivery both to and from the University of Florida’s Focus Gallery. Works will be insured while in the gallery. Accepted artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from the exhibition. Details for submitting return shipping costs will be sent with acceptance notices.

Currents is open to ceramics artists age 18 and over who currently reside in the U.S. Work must incorporate clay, be original and completed within the last two years. H.O.T. Clay reserves the right to reject work that the gallery is unable to physically accommodate or which differs from the submitted image. Pieces should not exceed 60 inches in any direction.”

Jurors Linda Arbuckle & John Byrd (oh one of my personal faves, do check out his site!)

All the info you need here.

Finders Keepers Market in Sydney

Deadline to apply is October 16th
The next Sydney markets will be Spring/Summer 2009 held on the 4th and 5th December 2009. The markets will be held at Sydney’s best contemporary art centre CarriageWorks in Sydney’s Inner West. The markets brings together new contemporary independent artists and designers of original and high creative standards. Our aim is to always introduce new designers and new product to cater for a wide range of our customers and supporters.Interested in applying and want to find out more? FAQ and Criteria are all listed here: http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/sydney_markets_criteria.phpOr check out their website here.

Call for entry – Stanthrope Art Festival


Closing date: 20 November 2009

The Stanthorpe Art Festival 2010 is an acquisitive art award and exhibition, open to all forms of art media and organised by the Stanthorpe Art Gallery Society Inc. (SAGS). Mr John McDonald will be the Judge for The Stanthorpe Art Festival 2010.

Find more information about the gallery and the application form here.

CALL FOR TOPICAL DISCUSSIONS AND NCECA CONNECTIONS

Deadline November 5, 2009

Topical Discussion and NCECA Connection group leaders are needed for the 2010 NCECA 44th Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA.

“NCECA 2010-entitled INDEPENDENCE–celebrates the individual and the choices they make. An independent spirit is necessary to tear down existing walls, to explore new ideas and to create work that pushes conventional understanding of one medium. An independent spirit is also necessary to maintain tradition, to be bound loosely by historical precedent and function. NCECA 2010 celebrates the independent spirits of traditionalists and groundbreakers.”

NCECA is seeking a diverse group of leaders from its membership that will appeal to our conference attendees. Students (Undergraduate, Post-Bacc, Graduate), Studio Artists, Educators (K-12, Community College, University), Gallerists, Curators, etc. are all encouraged to apply!

Link to details and Online Submittal form

Call for Artists: Calgary Clay Arts Association Christmas Sale, Calgary

Deadline for entry is October 15

The Calgary Clay Arts Association is looking for artist for their upcoming Christmas Sale. This year’s sale will be held at Bearspaw Lion’s Hall in Calgary on November 1st from 10am – 4pm. $2 admission fee/donation in support of the Calgary Food Bank.

Vendor Information:
1) Entry fee is $25, submitted before or on October 15, 2009. (CCAA special: New members get your 2010 membership included!)
2) Participants must be CCAA members.
3) Entries accepted, before or on (postmarked) October 15, 2009, which includes your SIGNED LOAN AGREEMENT form
4) Sale items: the commission split is 90% artist, 10% CCAA. (Insurance for the work is the responsibility of the artist)
5) Setup by the artist, before the show, no later than 9:30 am, November 1, 2009.

For more information and vendor forms please contact the Calgary Clay Arts Association: www.calgaryclayarts.org

CALL FOR ENTRY: One of a Kind Awards, Toronto


Deadline: November 30

Celebrating Passion – One of a Kind Awards for Excellence Do you want to make a living doing what you love? Are you a recent graduate of an arts or crafts program? For 35 years, the One of a Kind Show has been helping artists and craftspeople from across the country to make a living out of their passions. We know it can be challenging to do, especially in the early stages of your career. And we want to do more to help!

There are five award categories:
-The One of a Kind Award for Excellence in Craft (Eastern Canada)
-The One of a Kind Award for Excellence in Craft (Western Canada)
-The One of a Kind Award for Excellence in Ceramics
-The One of a Kind Award for Excellence in Glass
-The One of a Kind Award for Excellence in Textiles

For more details on the awards and application process, go to www.oneofakindshow.com/xmas09/?m=6