Call for proposals: Modern Fuel Artist Run Centre

by | Apr 14, 2010 | Uncategorized

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Modern Fuel is currently seeking submissions for 2011-2012 exhibitions of innovative, contemporary artwork in any visual media. Emerging artists are welcome. Artist fees are paid. Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre facilitates the presentation, interpretation, and production of visual and time-based arts that explore wide-ranging aesthetics and probe a broad scope of formal and socio-cultural questions. We welcome proposals for solo and group exhibitions, performances, curatorial projects, collaborative projects, lectures, workshops and other events. Deadline: postmarked May 1st, 2010.

All proposals are reviewed by Modern Fuel’s programming committee. Please note applications for exhibitions (both solo and group), may be considered for inclusion in any group exhibitions that are curated in-house. Submissions for general consideration may be made anytime in time for our annual deadline of May 1st. Only successful applicants will be notified by Modern Fuel by August 1st, 2010.
Application materials will be returned if a Self Addressed & Stamped Envelope is included.

Please send the following:
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1. Exhibition or project description (max one-page).

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2. CV
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3. Support Material

-a maximum of 20 images of current work related to your proposal. Include a separate image list (titles, dimensions, dates, media). Images must be in digital format submitted on CD or DVD, (emailed images or website links will not be considered) and formatted to the following specifications:
-JPEG files only
-1024 pixels wide and 768 pixels high.
-1 MB maximum.
-RGB, or grayscale colour mode files only (no CMYK).
-Number and title each file (digital still); the number must appear before the title so that the order of the images will correspond to the image list, example: 001RedPainting.jpg.
-Do not submit images embedded in the following programs or formats: iphoto, Powerpoint.

AND/OR

-a maximum of 20 minutes of time-based work on DVD. Time-base work can also be submitted as a computer-based media format that can be read by the following programs:
-Quicktime, RealOne Player, or are in the following formats: .mov .mp4 .avi.
Include a separate documentation list (title, length, year, medium).

If you are submitting a combination of images and time-based work, subtract one digital still for every 2 minutes of time-based work submitted.

For more information on submissions please contact us at:

Modern Fuel Artist Run Centre
21 Queen St, Kingston ON K7K 1A1
Web: www.modernfuel.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (613) 548-4883

Akar: Yunomi Invitational.

by | Apr 9, 2010 | Uncategorized

I’m sure you’ve already checked out the show, but in case you haven’t you’d better get over there, pots are selling fast.

Here’s a few of my faves (but really there’s not one in the bunch I’d toss out of the cupboard)

Munemitsu Taguchi
Kurt Weiser

Brenda Quinn

More for those interested in digital ceramic printing…

by | Apr 8, 2010 | Uncategorized


via designboom
“l’artisan electronique is a virtual potting wheel and ceramic printer created by the belgian design studio unfold with tim knapen. the installation was commissioned by Z33 art centre in hasselt, belgium for their current exhibition, design by performance which is on show until may 30, 2010. the installation enables exhibit visitors to make their own forms using the device. some of the forms are printed out at regular intervals and showcased as a part of the exhibit. the virtual pottery wheel utilizes a 3d scanner and digital software to generate a form. the intent is to refer to the tradition of traditional ceramic making, while using the latest digital technology. the ceramic printer also makes this point by printing the clay forms using the traditional coil technique.”

http://www.unfold.be
http://www.z33.be

Procelain II – Register now!

by | Apr 8, 2010 | Uncategorized

PORCELAIN II
October 22-24, 2010
San Diego, California
Hosted by Clay Artists of San Diego

Receive expert tips and techniques
Porcelain II features four highly talented women. These women of porcelain will help you conquer this beautiful but challenging ceramic material. They will share their tips and techniques that will take your work to the next level. Let yourself be inspired!

Mark Your Calendar and Register Today! Space Limited
 Featured Artist: Erin Furimsky, Kristen Kieffer,
Jennifer McCurdy and Lorna Meaden

For more information and to register, click on a link below:
Schedule of Events | Presenters | Host & Sponsors
Hotel and Venue Information
Travel & Directions | Visitor Information
Registration Information What you will learn:

  • Learn decoration techniques from stamp-making and stamping to slip-trailing and resists.
  • Altering and darting wheel-thrown forms.
  • Learn how to create pots that have a generous sense of volume and fluidity of line, with wheel-thrown and altered porcelain.
  • Altering pots on and off the wheel.
  • Slip inlay surface treatment.
  • The step-by-step instruction- from throwing to decorating- of making a porcelain watering can.
  • Discover the technique of dry-throwing porcelain.
  • Hand carving forms in the leather-hard stage.
  • Discuss the concept of strength vs plasticity in the porcelain as it moves through the working stages.

For all the details click here.

The Human Form in Clay

by | Apr 7, 2010 | Uncategorized


Figurative Association:
The Human Form in Clay Symposium
October 27–30, 2010
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts With a focus on figurative ceramic sculpture, this 3-day Symposium provides exhibitions, dialogue, and exchange of technical and conceptual ideas among established and emerging artists, educators, students and collectors. The Symposium exhibitions, studios, auditorium, housing and dining facilities are in close proximity and provide an intimate setting for engaging dialogue. Limited to only 200 attendees.

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The Symposium will feature 8 international / nationally known ceramic and mixed media artists who will each present a series of demonstrations and topic related discussions. The 3-day Symposium begins on Wednesday evening, October 27 with two exhibition openings, followed by the Symposium opening introductions and keynote. The following three days include a variety of rotating technical demonstrations and presentations by the Artists/Presenters, two panel topical discussions, two lectures by guest speakers and a round table conversation. Topics and speakers will be announced. The featured main exhibitions include works by the Symposium Presenters and the Invited Emerging Artists Exhibition, which includes works by 10 emerging artists selected by the Symposium Presenters. Select works from the Arrowmont Permanent Collection will also be featured. Friday evening’s BBQ, live bluegrass & dancing under the stars provides a relaxing and fun event celebrating Smoky Mountain style food and music. A more detailed Symposium agenda listing specific information, speaker/demonstration topics and titles will be sent after registration confirmation. Please continue to view the Symposium website for updated information. A portion of Figurative Association: The Human Form in Clay has been underwritten by a bequest from the estate of Martha Harrison and through a grant from the Ayco Charitable Foundation.See the website here for all the details and registration information.