Ceramics and Print – new edition call for art

Paul Scott is writing a new version of his classic handbook Ceramics and Print – to bring it up to date for the twenty-first century. He is looking for new work to illustrate techniques and processes and would like to hear from you if you print (in the widest possible definition) on ceramics and are interested to have your work considered for inclusion…
Contact him via email at – [email protected]. In the first instance please don’t send large numbers of high res images, but a couple of examples of work with captions including:
Title of work, technique, firing details, approx. dimensions, date made – plus of course artist name…
Alternatively if you have a web site with appropriate images on it, send him details of that.

Origin: The Contemporary Craft Fair

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS – 29 MARCH 2011, 6PM

Benefits of Exhibiting in Origin:

  • A presence at the Crafts Council’s prestigious international event with 17,500 visitors
  • National and international press and publicity campaign
  • Exhibitor Listing in the Origin catalogue issued to all visitors free of charge
  • Exhibitor Listing on the Origin website
  • A preview party targeted at retailers, architects, interior designers, collectors, patrons and VIPs
  • An exclusive press morning to ensure journalists a sneak preview
  • Branded textile and paper bags for your customers purchases
  • Card payment facilities for all exhibitors
  • Promotional material such as show leaflets, e-flyers and logos for your website
  • 10x complimentary tickets to send to your industry contacts
  • A stand with carpet and white shell scheme walls to decorate as you like
  • Stand signage
  • Secure shared storage for excess stock
  • Discounted personalised promotional postcards
  • Discounts at selected cafés and restaurants in Old Spitalfields Market

Origin is a juried event. The organisers only present applications to the Selection Panel from makers who commit to exhibiting should their application be successful. Completing an application form should be viewed as your participation contract.New Makers Initiative A special stand rate is offered to encourage applications from makers who are new to the industry. If you have been practicing your discipline, showing in fairs or known to the crafts community for less than three years, you can apply for this discounted rate.For all the details please visit their website.

Visions In Clay – National Call for Entries

Posted by: LH Horton Jr Gallery, San Joaquin Delta College
Deadline: 06/06/11

Ceramic works of any thematic and stylistic presentation will be accepted for entry. Clay must be the primary medium. Works may be functional, decorative or sculptural. Assembled works may not exceed 4 ft. in any direction, and 50 lbs in weight.

Juror: Judith S. Schwartz, Director of Sculpture in Craft Media, New York University

Exhibition Dates: August 18 – September 15, 2011

Awards: Best of Show – $1,000, 2nd Place – $600, 3rd Place – $350

Enter on-line:
http://www.deltacollege.edu/div/finearts/dept/dca/gallery/call.htm

Identify Yourself A National Invitational and Juried Exhibition

May 20 – July 3, 2011 Craft Alliance’s Delmar Loop Gallery Duane Reed, Curator/Juror

In this exhibition, selected artists explore the concept of identity through their art. The questions asked are, “Who are you? What is your history and what makes you, you?” The curator/juror, Duane Reed, will be choosing work that explores ideas pertaining to cultural identity, psychological identity or personal narrative. Some of the invited artists include Sonya Clark, Gregory Grennon, Elizabeth Lo, Mark Newport and Joyce J. Scott. All featured works must be made of clay, glass, metal fiber or wood.

CALENDAR Entry Postmark Deadline Notifications emailed Artwork Delivery Exhibition Reception Return of Artwork

CRITERIA
March 25, 2011 April 15, 2011 April 24-April 29, 2011 May 20 – July 3, 2011 May 20, 6-8pm Week of July 4th
All work, whether functional or non-functional, must portray an aspect of the artist’s personal identity. We are accepting work made from clay, fiber, metal, glass or wood and created within the last 3 years.

ELIGIBILITY
Artists must be 21 years of age and reside in the United States.

SUBMISSIONS
A non-refundable entry fee for one or two entries is $35, checks made payable to Craft Alliance.
Include completed entry form on page 3.
An e-mail address must be provided for notification.

Send entries to:
Craft Alliance
6640 Delmar Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63130
Attn: Identify Yourself
http://craftalliance.org/

Special Exhibition and Sale for Ceramic Artists in the North East United States

25% Commissioned Sales at the Berkshire Arts Festival
No Booth Fee
$10 Application Fee

Application Deadline: April 10, 2011

Now in its 10th year, the Berkshires Arts Festival has become a Berkshire tradition attracting thousands of art lovers who come to the Berkshires for theater, dance, music, and art. Founded by Richard and Joanna Rothbard, owners of An American Craftsman Galleries, the Berkshires Arts Festival attracts top artists from all across the USA and Canada.

For more info about the fair visit http://www.berkshiresartsfestival.com/apply.php

For more info about this specific opportunity email [email protected]

CALL FOR ENTRY Lillstreet’s Fourth Annual International Exhibition

This years Juror is Matthew Metz:
Matthew Metz has been a making his living as a studio potter for the last 20 years. He shares a home and studio in Alfred Station, NY with potter/educator Linda Sikora. Awards he has received include a NEA Crafts Fellowship, and two McKnight Fellowships. He shows and sells his pottery throughout the U.S. and internationally- including the St. Croix Potter’s tour, the Old Church Pottery Show, and the Philadelphia Craft Show. We are accepting applications for all functional vessels and vessels referencing function that pay special attention to surface treatment. The exhibition will run from August 26th – September 18th.

All Applications must be received by July 15th!
To apply, please submit a maximum of 3 images and a $35 application fee to:
www.lillstreet.slideroom.com
More info here