by Carole Epp | Sep 22, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Currently on exhibition:
Beyond the Embargo
Cuban and American Ceramics
June 11, 2009– October 18, 2009
“Curated by Catherine Merrill, this exhibition highlights works in clay from a group of prominent Cuban and American artists who, in spite of the continued U.S. Embargo against Cuba, have continued to work and exhibit together in both Cuba and the United States. This collaborative cultural exchange brings together artists from different aesthetic, cultural and technical backgrounds.”
Also check out their upcoming exhibition:
Warren MacKenzie
Legacy of an American Potter
October 31, 2009 – January 3, 2010
“Organized by the Rochester Art Museum, this exhibition of ceramics by Warren MacKenzie presents over 200 works of various styles and approaches, spanning his remarkable 50-year artistic career. He has studied the ceramics of many cultures, particularly Japan, whose forms, glazes and aesthetics can be seen in his work. MacKenzie’s lifelong dedication to utilitarian vessels reflects a worldview where art and life are one. Recognized as a master of 20th Century ceramics, MacKenzie has produced work that is beautiful in a natural way and comfortable in the hand.”
And registration has been extended for:
Clay and Printmaking with Paul Wandless
October 3, 2009 from 10am — 4pm
Learn to use clay surfaces as canvasses with Beyond the Embargo: Cuban and American Ceramics exhibiting artist, Paul Wandless.
Registration ends Thurs., Sept. 24, 2009.
Check out their website for all the details including some employment opportunities like:
MUSEUM EDUCATOR
CUSTOMER SERVICE
ART ASPIRE ASSISTANT
MUSEUM SHOP
OFFICE ASSISTANT
SPECIAL EVENTS
Education Department Seeks Workshop Instructors
MARKETING / PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN
CURATORIAL INTERN
COLLECTIONS INTERN
REGISTRARIAL INTERN
EDUCATION INTERN: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
EDUCATION INTERN: PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Check out their website for all the details.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
t 508-588-6000
f 508-587-6191
by Carole Epp | Sep 16, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Submission deadline: October 23. National juried exhibition of all craft media takes place January 23-March 15, 2010. $2,000 in awards. $25 entry fee. For details and application, visit online. Questions? Call 480-644-6567.
by Carole Epp | Sep 15, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Submission deadline is September 25 for this sculpture competition open to artists from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky who create original sculpture from any 3D media or combination of media including clay, wood, glass, metal and stone. The work must be able to fit through the 34″ x 79″ doorway and must have been created within the last four years. Jurying will be done from slides and digital images. Work previously exhibited at Rosewood is not eligible. Entry fee of $20 for up to 3 works. The exhibit will run from November 9 through December 11, 2009. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 pm. The United Art and Education Awards, totaling $1,100, will be presented at 3 pm. For more information, contact Amy Anderson, Rosewood Gallery Coordinator at [email protected] or 937–296-0294.
by Carole Epp | Sep 11, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Associates Positions Available for 2010
JamFactory is Australia’s leading contemporary craft and design centre providing emerging craftspeople and designer/makers with unique professional and creative development opportunities.
JamFactory’s two-year practical studio based program provides emerging craftspeople and designer-makers with professional and creative development opportunities unavailable anywhere else in Australia.
Participants in the scheme are referred to as “Associates” and work under guidance of experienced Creative Directors and Studio staff . Studios provide an environment in which Associates explore creative ideas and hone their technical and making skills while acquiring business and marketing expertise necessary to establish financially and culturally viable careers in craft and design.
Associates work alongside peers in developing production ideas and designs, creating one-off and exhibition work and participating in commissions. Associates have access to a full range of studio equipment. The Associate experience equips craft practitioners with the skills and understanding needed to underpin successful independent practice.
Associates are selected once a year from applicants received from all over Australia and the world with the aim of creating studio teams with a strong focus on development of ideas, creativity and making skills. Applicants will typically be high achieving tertiary graduates with visual art or design degrees, or emerging practitioners with demonstrated skills and abilities.
Associate positions for 2010 are available in the Ceramics, Furniture, Glass, and Metal Studios.
Applications close Friday 30 October 2009
Your first step should be to contact:
Ceramics: Robin Best, Creative Director
[email protected]
For an Application Form, download the Associate Application Form PDF
For further information on a particular studio Associate program, download the Ceramics PDF
by Carole Epp | Sep 10, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Closing date: 1 October 2009
Talente
Entries are being accepted for Talente 2010, annual international competition for young people involved in craft, design or technology.Talente’s aim is to promote young people with a particular manual talent and show something new and exceptional that has been made by hand. Entries are judged and the best are awarded the highly sought after Talente prize.
by Carole Epp | Sep 9, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Call for Entries Belle Georg Jensen Design Awards 2009
Closing date: 18 September 2009
ACP Magazines
Australian designers are invited to submit entries to the inaugural Belle Georg Jensen Design Awards. The awards will celebrate innovation in Australian design, recognising excellence in the disciplines of product design and interior design. Designers with varying levels of experience, from final year students to established practitioners, are invited to apply. There are five award categories in which designers are invited to submit entries: Georg Jensen Design Award, Belle Georg Jensen Product Design Award eg: Lighting, furniture, home accessories, textiles, ceramics and glass, Best Emerging Interior Designer, Best Commercial Interior and Best Residential Interior For more information email eval(unescape(‘%76%61%72%20%61%64%64%72%20%3d%20%27%25%36%32%25%36%35%25%36%63%25%36%63%25%36%35%25%36%31%25%37%37%25%36%31%25%37%32%25%36%34%25%37%33%25%34%30%25%36%31%25%36%33%25%37%30%25%36%64%25%36%31%25%36%37%25%36%31%25%37%61%25%36%39%25%36%65%25%36%35%25%37%33%25%32%65%25%36%33%25%36%66%25%36%64%25%32%65%25%36%31%25%37%35%27%3b%76%61%72%20%73%74%72%69%6e%67%20%3d%20%27%25%34%32%25%36%35%25%36%63%25%36%63%25%32%30%25%34%31%25%37%37%25%36%31%25%37%32%25%36%34%25%37%33%27%3b%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%20%68%72%65%66%3d%22%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%27%20%2b%20%75%6e%65%73%63%61%70%65%28%61%64%64%72%29%20%2b%20%27%22%3e%27%20%2b%20%75%6e%65%73%63%61%70%65%28%73%74%72%69%6e%67%29%20%2b%20%27%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29%3b’));Bell Awards
“Curated by Catherine Merrill, this exhibition highlights works in clay from a group of prominent Cuban and American artists who, in spite of the continued U.S. Embargo against Cuba, have continued to work and exhibit together in both Cuba and the United States. This collaborative cultural exchange brings together artists from different aesthetic, cultural and technical backgrounds.”
“Organized by the Rochester Art Museum, this exhibition of ceramics by Warren MacKenzie presents over 200 works of various styles and approaches, spanning his remarkable 50-year artistic career. He has studied the ceramics of many cultures, particularly Japan, whose forms, glazes and aesthetics can be seen in his work. MacKenzie’s lifelong dedication to utilitarian vessels reflects a worldview where art and life are one. Recognized as a master of 20th Century ceramics, MacKenzie has produced work that is beautiful in a natural way and comfortable in the hand.”
