emerging artist: Marisa Hricovsky
call for entries: Beyond the Brickyard
We are pleased to be holding our seventh annual international call for entries, Beyond the Brickyard.
The selected works will be exhibited at the Archie Bray Foundation in
January 2015. This year’s exhibition will be juried by 2014 Voulkos
Fellow Mark Hewitt.
Specifications and Applying
Specifications and information about applying are listed online at http://www.archiebray.org/gallery_exhibitions/BTB_call_for_entries.html.
All submissions to Beyond the Brickyard will only be accepted online.
Submissions must be received online by September 15, 2014, midnight MST.
Entry Fee
The cost of entering Beyond the Brickyard is $35 USD for up to 3 works. All major credit cards are accepted.
Awards
From the successful entrants, three awards will be selected:
Juror’s Choice Award: $400
Director’s Choice Award: $400
People’s Choice Award: $100
Sales Commission
Artists will receive 55% commission of their work sold during exhibition, while ABF will retain 45%.
Exhibition Schedule
By applying all applicants agree to the following schedule if selected to exhibit:
January 2015
Questions about your application?
By clicking on the link below you will be taken to Slideroom.com which will allow you to register and upload your images.
Your completed application must be received on or before September 15, 2014.
call for artists: International Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residency Craft & Design Disciplines
University School of Art are piloting our new International
Interdisciplinary Artist in Residency. As a new initiative, the
timeline for the application and residency is very short for the 2014
round.
Expression of Interest
International Interdisciplinary Artist In Residence
ANU School of Art Craft & Design Workshops
Deadline: 8 Sept 2014; Decisions to be announced 19 Sept 2014
Australian National University School of Art seeks an
Artist-in-Residence working in an interdisciplinary way across two (or
more) of the Craft & Design discipline-based workshops for a period
of 2 to 6 weeks commencing anytime beginning the 7 October 2014 and
concluding by 8 December 2014. The individual Craft & Design
Workshops at ANU School of Art include Ceramics, Wood/Furniture, Glass,
Gold & Silver, and Textiles. Additional Workshops at School of Art
include Photography, Painting, Sculpture, Print Media & Drawing, as
well as Foundation Studies and Art Theory.
The International Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence is open to an
International Artist or Designer (non-Australian resident) working
across any two of the following Craft & Design disciplines
(Ceramics, Wood/Furniture, Glass, Gold & Silver, and Textiles)
(e.g.: Wood/Furniture plus Ceramics) or across one of the Craft and
Design disciplines and one of the other School of Art Workshops (E.g.:
Glass plus Photography).
The Artist-in-Residence includes: up to AUD$4000 towards
economy-class international airfare to Canberra, Australia; studio
space; up to AUD$1000 in materials allowance reimbursements;
accommodation in a private flat at ANU; and wireless access.
Australian National University School of Art provides studio-based
courses of study for Undergraduate through PhD (Practice-Led Research)
students majoring in each of the discipline areas. The School of Art
staff is professionally and research active, and is committed to
encouraging new collaborations between disciplines. The ANU is situated
in the nation’s capital, and is near to Australia’s national collecting
institutions providing an excellent environment for study and research.
To Apply:
1. Applicant’s current contact details including address, phone number, and email address.
2. Applicant’s citizenship and country of residence.
3. Applicant’s one page CV
4. Residency Project Proposal (1000 characters maximum)
5. Proposed dates of residency (2 to 6 weeks commencing anytime beginning 7October 2014 and concluding by 8 December 2014)
6. Artist’s Statement (1000 characters maximum)
7. 10 images (jpgs not to exceed 1MB apiece, 10 MB total)
8. Image list (title, year of completion, materials, dimensions)
9. List of contact details for three professional or academic referees
Completed Expressions of Interest should be sent to:
Subject Line: International Interdisciplinary A-I-R Application
Do not include any materials other than those requested.
Inquiries may be directed to:
movie day: Annabeth Rosen
ANNABETH ROSEN from Beam Contemporary Art on Vimeo.
job posting – Retail manager @ the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery

Retail Manager
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
25 Caroline Street North
Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5
www.theclayandglass.ca
Date Posted: August 20, 2014
Status: Regular Full-Time
Reports to: Executive Director
Application Deadline: September 15, 2014
Start Date: November 3, 2014
Job Description:
The
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is seeking an experienced retail
professional to assume full responsibility for the management of all
aspects of the Gallery Shop including budgeting and financial controls.
The Retail Manager ensures that the daily operation of the Gallery Shop
is carried out in an ethical, amiable and professional manner that
serves visitors’ needs. This includes sourcing, displaying and promoting
quality contemporary work by Canadian glass, ceramic and enamel artists
as well as hiring, training and overseeing staff. The Retail Manager is
one of five members of senior staff reporting to the Executive
Director.
Requirements:
A
background that includes retail management experience, knowledge of
contemporary Canadian art and craft and hands-on experience in clay
and/or glass is desirable. The Retail Manager must be self-motivated and
well organized and have demonstrated supervisory skills. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) are
required. The position requires some lifting, bending and carrying
stock. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and
as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Bilingualism would be an
asset.
Additional information:
This
position will be posted until the competition closes on September 15.
Interviews will be scheduled following that date in the hopes that the
successful candidate will be able to start work on or about November 3,
2014. This position offers a salary of $28,000 to $30,000 per annum and a
benefits package. Canadians, permanent residents and/or foreign
nationals with a valid work permit will be given priority consideration.
Please submit a single PDF including a one-page cover letter, résumé
and three references to:
William D. Poole Executive Director Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery [email protected] |
Organization Description:
With
an emphasis on supporting the work of Canadian ceramic and glass
artists, the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery presents exhibitions that
challenge ideas and perceptions of the definitions of art, craft and
design today. The Gallery’s public programs offer multiple pathways for
engagement with contemporary artworks and art-making practices. The
Gallery Shop is recognized on its own merits as a fine craft gallery,
showing the best of Canadian ceramic and glass work. Housing a
collection of historical and contemporary Canadian ceramic, glass and
enamel art, the Gallery is proud to conserve and promote an active
component of Canada’s rich cultural heritage.