by Carole Epp | Feb 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
La Meridiana organizes residential Ceramic Courses and Pottery Workshops of one or two weeks since 1981. They are thought for beginners, advanced and professional potters.
The topics treated are various and refer to all the ceramic processes: hand building, throwing, trimming, decorating, study and application of glazes and the various firing techniques (majolica, raku, high temperature, salt & soda, wood, etc). The Ceramic School is set in a restored 15th century farmhouse, in the centre of Tuscany, land of Etruscan and Roman culture, medieval architecture and renaissance splendour. Our goal is to offer a facility dedicated to a continual education in the ceramic art, a meeting ground in a place rich in Italian culture. The annual clay seminar, organised for Italian potters on specific contemporary ceramic topics and the International Show of Ceramic Sculpture “Concreta” in Certaldo, where we invite masters of modern ceramics, complete our main cultural of activities.For a complete list of upcoming workshops please check out their website (there is far too much interesting information to list here!)
by Carole Epp | Feb 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Burnaby, BC * aes·thet·ics
–noun (used with a singular verb)
1.the study or theory of beauty and of the psychological responses to it.
2.a branch of philosophy dealing with art, its creative process, its forms, and its effects.
Also, esthetics. 
Catch new information and last minute reminders on Facebook. Type in Canadian Clay Symposium presents Aesthetics 2010 once you are logged in to Facebook. Download .pdfs of Brochure- Front and back. Each time, national and international artists and speakers have been invited to share their expertise with students and professionals in the ceramic arts. The topics of presentation cover academic and theoretical topics, as well as providing more practical techniques in areas such as sculpture, handbuilding, wheelthrowing, glaze and firing technology and clay bodies.
These topics are addressed through numerous simultaneous presentations of lectures, demonstrations, slides, critiques, panel discussions and a topical keynote address. Theoretical presentations involve discussions of literature on the medium, including history, contemporary practice and trends in the ceramic arts.
In connection with the symposium, pre and post event activities include expanded workshops with the presenters at various locations throughout the province, as well as gallery exhibits within the lower mainland.
The mandate of the symposium is to provide a forum in which both professionals and students can gather and participate in an educational environment. Exposure to a wide variety of local and international practices, aesthetics and expertise fosters heightened awareness and furthers both technical skills and knowledge of the craft.Keynote speaker: Jack TroyPresenters: Robert Barron, Gailan Ngan, Joan Bruneau, Alwyn O’Brien, Don Hutchinson, Peter Powning, Les Manning, Kathy VenterFeaturing a panel discussion moderated by Amy Gogarty, Vancouver based educator, artist and writer. And glaze clinic with “Dr.” D’arcy Margesson.Check our their website for more details here.
by Carole Epp | Feb 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
Priority Decision deadline has been extended. Office of Admission – Graduate Division
320 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9762
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 215-717-6049 | Toll Free: 800-616-ARTS | Fax: 215-717-6045
URL: http://www.uarts.edu
The University of the Arts
The University of the Arts is devoted exclusively to education and training in the arts. Within this community of artists, the process of learning engages, refines and articulates all of our creative capabilities. Our institution was among the first to contribute to the formation of an American tradition in arts education. We continue to develop interpreters and innovators who influence our dynamic culture.
The arts have the power to transform society. They play an essential role in ensuring and enhancing the quality of life. The University of the Arts is committed to inspiring, educating and preparing innovative artists and creative leaders for the global community of the 21st Century. The University seeks experienced, intelligent, talented and dedicated graduate students who are willing to connect with and contribute to the University of the Arts experience. The graduate program admission process is highly selective and class sizes are small. The workload is both intense and rewarding. During the admission process, our staff will help guide and support you as you seek a higher level of education. Choosing the Right Graduate Program
Selecting the appropriate graduate program at the right university is a life-altering decision. Our urban campus provides a multi-arts setting that spans the visual, performing and communication arts. Your graduate experience will extend beyond the classrooms and into the city of Philadelphia where residencies, internships, partnerships and performances await. We look forward to meeting you and providing any assistance you may require as you learn more about graduate life at the University of the Arts.
- MFA Ceramics, Painting, Sculpture – Low Residency: Joe Girandola
[email protected] 215-717-6106/6489
by Carole Epp | Feb 1, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’ve been tossing around ideas about installation lately for both my functional and figurative series. So tired am I of traditional methodologies of plinth based viewing, but how to work objects better into a space?
I figured I’d post a bit of inspirational images today in the hopes that maybe something might come together in my mind in the studio this afternoon…until then here’s the incredible ceramic/design based work of Jaime Hayon.
Here’s ablurb quoted from his website:
“Spanish artist-designer Jaime Hayon was born in Madrid in 1974. As a teenager, he submerged himself in skateboard culture and graffiti art, the foundation of the detailed, bold-yet-whimsical imagery so imminent in his work today. After studying industrial design in Madrid and Paris he joined Fabrica in 1997, the Benetton-funded design and communication academy, working closely with the legendary image-maker and agitator Oliverio Toscani. In a short time he was promoted from student to head of their Design Department, where he oversaw projects ranging from shop, restaurant and exhibition conception and design to graphics. Eight years later, Jaime broke out on his own, first with collections of designer toys, ceramics and furniture, followed by interior design and installation. His singular vision was first fully exposed in ‘Mediterranean Digital Baroque’ at London’s David Gill Gallery, an exciting mise en scène, largely executed in ceramic, followed by ‘Mon Cirque’, which traveled to Frankfurt, Barcelona, Paris and Kuala Lumpur. These collections put Jaime at the forefront a new wave of creators that blurred the lines between art, decoration and design and a renaissance in finely-crafted, intricate objects within the context of contemporary design culture. “
Find out more about him and see more of his projects here.
by Carole Epp | Jan 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
(deadline: February 19)
TULIPAMWE VISUAL ARTIST’S RESIDENCY IN NAMIBIA 2010
THE TULIPAMWE ARTS TRUST is a community empowerment project organized under the auspices of the VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT at the UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA Professional, self-reliant, dynamic artists who work in any traditional or new visual arts media are invited to apply for the Tulipamwe Residency in Namibia from 12 April – 12 May 2010. Tulipamwe’s residency program offers the artist-in-residence an opportunity to live and work in Windhoek, capital of Namibia for a period of 4 weeks, giving the visiting artist the opportunity to integrate in the local artistic community and to respond to the local situation in his/her work. Tulipamwe endeavors to facilitate cultural exchange and creative dialogue in support of the international Triangle artists’ network, to which it is affiliated. Therefore the artist is welcome (but not obliged) to collaborate with Namibian artists during the residency. Artists are also encouraged to respond to their individual experience of the Namibian cultural environment in their work. Designed as an opportunity to grow creatively and to expand cultural horizons, the residency does not offer any kind of financial remuneration. However, Tulipamwe will endeavor to cover self-catering accommodation and basic materials, plus a daily allowance for meals and local transport. Tulipamwe will also, depending on the route of travel, attempt to cover international travel costs. However, artists who are able to attract financial assistance for their travel to/from Namibia (or part of it) will enjoy priority. (Applications can be submitted to ArtMovesAfrica who may assist with traveling costs of African artists). The artist-in-residence will be invited to offer a visual presentation and/or practical demonstration of his/her work to Namibian artists, students and the general public, thereby contributing to general education. Digital or analog equipment will be available for this presentation. Towards the end of the residency, the artist-in-residence will be invited to hold an open studio day, while the residency will culminate in an exhibition in a Windhoek gallery. Application details: Only email applications will be considered. The following need to be submitted: * A brief Curriculum Vitae, detailing your nationality, country of residence, training, specialization, exhibition record and workshop experience.
* A letter motivating your intent
* A recent photo of yourself
* 5 jpeg images of your recent artworks, not older than 2 years
* Names and e-mail address of two referees.
* NB: your email must not exceed 1MB, including attachments. If you cannot include everything in 1MB, please send more than one email. Application deadline: 19 February 2010
For further information contact:
Nicky [email protected] or Hercules [email protected] Website: http://www.artshost.org/tulipamwe
by Carole Epp | Jan 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
Budapest Residency (deadline: February 6/ March 6)
The Hungarian Multicultural Center Artist Residencies
The Hungarian Multicultural Center, Inc.R (HMC), 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, invites interested visual artists, writers, performers to submit application for its residency program in Budapest, Hungary. The residencies offer participants to interact with other artists representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Approximately 6-8 artists are invited for each session. Program Dates:
Tuesday May 11, 2010 – Thursday, June 3, 2010 –Deadline (must be received) by February 6. 2010* Tuesday, June 8, 2010 – Thursday, July 1, 2010 –Deadline (must be received) by March 6. 2010* Tuesday, July 6, 2010 – Thursday, July 29, 2010 –Deadline (must be received) by March 6. 2010*
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 – Thursday August 26, 2010 –Deadline (must be received) by March 6. 2010*
Monday, December 27, 2010 – Tuesday, January 11, 2011 –Deadline (must be received) by September 6. 2010* Applications via email only.
Work samples: 5-10 jpeg images, under 1 MB each. For film/video, please email clearly labelled youtube/site links. Please do not refer us to a general website link or send an incomplete application.
http://www.hungarian-multicultural-center.com/id69.html While HMC does not provide funding for residencies, we are helping to facilitate the creation of program, the cost of the exhibitions and cover %40 of total cost, artists cover %60.
We encourage the applicants to apply for a grant or scholarship. For questions, application form please write to Beata Szechy [email protected]
http://www.hungarian-multicultural-center.com via retitle.com: http://re-title.typepad.com/opportunities/2010/01/international-artist-residencies-budapest-hungary-2010.html
