call for artists: Banff Clay Revival

Banff Clay Revival (link: https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/banff-clay-revival)
Dates: June 04 – July 06, 2018

Overview
The Banff Clay Revival residency acknowledges the resurgence of clay in contemporary art as a material of sculptural practice. In an age of digital technology where we are often detached from materiality and process, artists are returning to the tactile and elemental nature of clay.

Clay as a common material of domesticity, is an approachable and universal medium through which artists can communicate sophisticated intentions. This program will challenge artists to push the boundaries of form and tradition, collaborate, explore new building, firing, and glazing techniques, and redefine what the medium is capable of expressing.

What does the program offer?
Residencies offer the opportunity to create away from the constraints of everyday life. Participants are provided with a studio, accessible 24 hours a day, and access to our extensive shared facilities to further develop their production techniques. Knowledgeable staff are available to provide technical support and assistance.*

Throughout a period of five weeks, participants will benefit from a studio visit with a guest artist or curator, public lectures by visiting artists and guests, and demonstrations in a variety of ceramic production techniques.

Participants are surrounded by a community of artistic peers and have the opportunity to attend inspiring talks and performances by world-renowned artists, all within Banff Centre’s spectacular mountain setting.

This program is designed for participation over the entire five-week period. Variable dates will not be considered.

Who should apply?
Artists working in the mediums of ceramics and sculpture are invited to apply. Residencies are for visual artists with an exhibition record who have had formal training in visual arts, or equivalent experience and recognition from their peers.

call for artists: John Michael Kohler Arts Center Arts/Industry Program

Artists working in any discipline may apply for the Arts Center’s Arts/Industry 2019 program, which takes place at and is funded by Kohler Co. in Kohler, Wis. Each year, 16–22 artists are accepted for 2- to 6-month residencies in the Pottery or Foundry/Enamel areas of the factory. Artists-in-residence receive 24-hour access to studio space, materials, use of equipment, technical assistance, photographic services, housing, and round-trip transportation. The application deadline for 2019 residencies is May 31, 2018. For more information and application form, visit https://www.jmkac.org/explore-discover/arts-industry-program/applications or email [email protected].

Applications for 2019 residencies will be accepted February 1–May 31, 2018 online only at https://jmkac.submittable.com/submit

Blumhardt Foundation Funding opportunities for the Craft/Object Sector

 

New Funding for Craft/Object Sector. In February 2018 the Blumhardt Foundation is offering for the first time two major new initiatives that recognise the legacy of Dame Doreen Blumhardt and continue the Foundation’s support of development in the craft/object sector. The Blumhardt Lecture provides up to $4,000 for the hosting of a public lecture of nationally significant scholarship or commentary about the applied arts, relevant to contemporary New Zealand makers. The Blumhardt International Residency provides up to $18,000 for the hosting of an international practitioner whose residence in New Zealand will provide opportunities for local practitioners to extend their international networks. Applications close February 28. Blumhardt Grants provides biannual funding for a small number of significant projects that have long term benefit for the sector. Grants are usually between $2,000 and $5,000. For more information and How to Apply see our website www.blumhardt.org.nz

residency opportunity: The Pottery Workshop Jingdezhen

International Artist Residency: 2 weeks to three months

The Pottery Workshop welcomes international artists to experience life in Jingdezhen. We provide the chance to explore traditional Chinese methods of ceramic production with comforts from the Western world. Our artist residency is unique to any other in the world, a porcelain city becomes your studio. All of the pieces our resident artists create are processed with the artisans in our community. We are located within The Sculpture Factory, a community of clay manufactures, throwers, flower sculptors, slip-casters, potters, glazers, and public kilns coexist.

For more information please visit www.potteryworkshop.com.cn or email: [email protected] for more details.

The PWS JDZ International Artist Residency is open for applications and has an ongoing deadline period, apply today!

residency opportunity: Sonoma Ceramics

Sonoma Ceramics at the Sonoma Community Center is now accepting applications through November 5 for our six-month Winter/Spring Artist in Residence opportunityThis is an all-inclusive residency including studio, efficiency apartment, firings, monthly stipend, employment, and exhibition.
We invite all ceramic artists to apply who are on a professional track- emerging, mid-career, or established who embrace engaging with the community.

Our residencies are located in the small city of Sonoma, one hour north of San Francisco, the heart of wine country.
Please visit our website for more information: http://www.sonomaceramics.com/
To name a few, past residents include: Sunshine Cobb, Jill Oberman, Bobby Free, Julia Feld, Tony Wise, Xia Zhang, Austyn Taylor, Colby Charpentier, and Karl Schwiesow(present) and we continue to support exceptional talent in our 10th year!

Please pass this information along to interested individuals in your networks whether it is for the upcoming deadline or future opportunities.

·              Spring (January-June) 2018: DUE November 5, 2017
·              Fall (July- December) 2018: DUE April 22, 2018