Program for International Visiting Artist-in-Residence (PIVA)

by | Mar 19, 2011 | Uncategorized

Now accepting applications for the Spring 2012 semester. Deadline: April 15, 2011.

The Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts and the Collins Living-Learning Center co-sponsor this program, which brings emerging international visiting artists to teach during the second eight-week session during the fall and spring semesters. Artists/Scholars teach a a studio practice course for Fine Arts and a theory course for Collins that focuses on contemporary and cultural criticism.

To propose an artist, or apply to participate, download the application.

Completed applications and supporting materials should be mailed to:
Karen Atkins
Assistant Director
Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts
1201 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-3501http://www.indiana.edu/~finaweb/test/cms/fina/about-sofa/visiting-artists/

The Appalachian Center for Craft is seeking artists for solo or group exhibitions in 2012-2013.

by | Mar 19, 2011 | Uncategorized

This call is open to all artists living in the U.S. All media will be considered. The Appalachian Center for Craft hosts up to 20 exhibitions annually in its three exhibition spaces.

Please Send:
20 high resolution digital images
image descriptions
artist statement
resume or cv
$25.00 juror’s fee ( checks payable to A.C.C)
SASE ( if you want your materials returned)

Postmark Deadline May 2, 2011
All works will be insured while in the posession of the Appalachian Center for Craft. A 40% gallery comission applies to all sales. The Gallery will provide return shipping up to $300.00.

Please mail your entry to:
The Gallery
Appalachian Center for Craft
1560 Craft Center Drive
Smithville, TN 37166

For more information visit www.tntech.edu/craftcenter or email [email protected] or call (615) 597-6801
Please do not email your submission.

MASHIKO EARTHQUAKE APPEAL

by | Mar 18, 2011 | Uncategorized

via www.studiopottery.co.uk

The trustees and staff of the Leach Pottery would like to express our great sadness at the recent catastrophe that has beset Japan. The Leach Pottery’s historic and current links to Japan are of great importance to us and the friendship we have received from the Japanese people over the years has been unwavering.

In 2008 the people of Mashiko pottery village and the Mingei Association collectively donated over £40,000 towards rebuilding the Leach Pottery.
We are launching an appeal now to raise funds for Mashiko which has been badly hit by the earthquake. Mashiko has over 400 studios and kilns, providing the main livelihood of the village, and the recent quake has caused considerable damage to kilns, homes and buildings. Mashiko’s two main museums, the Mashiko Ceramics Museum and the Hamada Reference Museum have also been badly hit. To donate to this appeal visit the Leach Pottery website
Link to the Leach Pottery, St.Ives website for appeal information and how to donate. http://www.leachpottery.com/What-s-On/News-Feed.aspx

Handmade for Japan: eBay auction March 18-20 to help the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami

by | Mar 14, 2011 | Uncategorized


Mission:
Handmade For Japan’s mission is to raise money through an online auction on March 18-20 for relief efforts to assist the victims of Japan’s catastrophic earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear emissions.

Handmade for Japan is an online auction of unique, handmade art donated by concerned, invited artists. One hundred percent of all net proceeds collected via the auction will be donated to the relief efforts in Japan.

Because of the urgency of the situation, the auction will begin on eBay on Friday, March 18th and end on Sunday, March 20th. The auction items will be listed under the “Handmade for Japan” seller ID.

Previews of the auction items will be available in English and Japanese through Facebook pages and Twitter updates. All inquiries in either language should be sent to [email protected].

Who We Are:
Handmade For Japan was borne out of concern for Japan’s residents by Japanese-American ceramic artist Ayumi Horie. She, Ai Kanazawa Cheung, and Kathryn Pombriant Manzella have mobilized to solicit, promote, and auction handmade pieces of art generously donated by talented artists throughout North America and Japan.