Cheers @ Medalta OPENS tomorrow!

by | Sep 1, 2016 | Uncategorized

Cheers @ Medalta
September 1st– November 30th, 2016.
Medalta’s Yuill Family Gallery
Opening Reception- Thursday September 1st 6-8pm
Online shop opens Friday September 2nd at 12pm MST.  medalta.org/cheers
We are excited to share our Medalta International Exhibition, “Cheers @ Medalta,”
with you! This year, as we launched the call for submissions on St.
Patrick’s Day at NCECA’s (National Council on Education for the Ceramic
Arts) 50th anniversary celebration, we felt there was no better theme
than celebratory drinking vessels!
It
has been great to see so many varied submissions from around the world
in ode to celebratory drinking vessels. In the end we had over 430 works
submitted which our juror, Robin DuPont, had the difficult task of
narrowing down into 140 pieces for the exhibition. Along with jurying
the exhibition, Robin will be selecting the grand prize winner of a month long residency at Medalta with accommodation!
If you can’t make it to the reception join Medalta on Instagram, where we will be posting live from the opening and announcing the grand prize and purchase prize winners.
The
International Exhibition is one of our biggest and most anticipated
exhibitions of the year, and this year will be no exception.  The
celebratory drinking vessels we have received from all over the world
are a must see, and the best part is… if you see something you like,
it’s yours to purchase!

Online shop opens September 2nd at 12pm MST.  medalta.org/cheers

The Cup Collaboration

by | Aug 31, 2016 | Uncategorized

The Cup Collaboration exhibition is curated by Adriana Christianson and  will be held at The Box Hill Community Art Centre gallery  470 Station Street , Box Hill , Victoria  3128- Australia .

The exhibition will be opened by Vicki Grima, the editor of The Journal Of Australian Ceramics , at 6pm on September 12th, 2016.

Participants
are chosen from the Australian and International clay community . Each
pair of participants collaborate to produce two cups , and also include
one of their own signature cups to the exhibition.

Works will
be available to purchase at the exhibition opening , and beginning the
following day September 13th,at 12pm AEST  , the ONLINE STORE will open .

INSTAGRAM @thecupcollab
FACEBOOK The Cup Collaboration

The Surface Show: 2 Day Surface Intensive Hands-On Workshop with Meredith Host & Chandra DeBuse

by | Aug 27, 2016 | Uncategorized

This 2 day workshop explores surface
decorating processes at the leatherhard stage. Students learn how to
build layers of visual and tactile information intergrating pattern,
color, texture and image. Pre-bisque we experiment with underglaze
surface design techniques. We will explore screenprinting with
thermo-fax and EZ screens, paper stenciling, freehand drawing with
inlay/mishima, sgraffito, brushwork, stamping, texture, and tissue
transfers. We will combine surface techniques through the use of wax
resist and commerical underglaze. Expand your visual vocabulary and
learn how to create dynamic , complex surfaces. Although we will use
cone 6 porcelain fired in oxidaion, these methods, techniques and
information are applicable to all types of clays and firings.

This workshop is suitable for all levels, but some experience with clay will be helpful.
For
the hands on portion, everyone needs to bring leatherhard pieces/tiles
(4-6 pieces – recommended tile size is 6″ x 6″). Any type of piece will
work, but a flat surface such as a tile or a plate can be easier/less
frustrating to work with at first. White clay bodies are recommended.

Date: 

Mon., 26 Sep. 2016 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tue., 27 Sep. 2016 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Price: $170.00
Member Price: $150.00

Full details: http://johnscreekarts.org/education/classes/2016/sep/surface-show-2-day-surface-intensive-hands-workshop-meredith-host-chandra

Johns Creek Arts Center
6290 Abbotts Bridge Road
Building 700
Johns Creek, GA
30097

grant for artist parents: Sustainable Arts Foundation

by | Aug 13, 2016 | Uncategorized

The Sustainable Arts Foundation is offering awards of up to
US$6000 to writers and artists with children. The money can be used for
costs such as child care, workspaces, new equipment, research and
travel.

The Sustainable Arts Foundation was founded in 2010 with the aim of
encouraging parents to continue pursuing their creative passion, and to
rekindle it in those who may have let it slide.

There are two funding rounds each year and typically a total of ten
grants are made in each round: five Sustainable Arts Foundation Awards
valued at $6000 each and five Sustainable Arts Foundation Promise Awards
valued at $2000.

To be eligible to apply for a grant you must have at least one child
under the age of 18.  Applicants can be based anywhere in the world and
there are no citizenship restrictions.

Writers may apply in one of the following categories:

  • Fiction
  • Creative Nonfiction
  • Poetry
  • Long Form Journalism
  • Playwriting
  • Picture Books
  • Early and Middle Grade Fiction
  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Graphic Novel

Visual artists are also eligible able to apply.

Applicants are advised that for the upcoming funding round the
organisers are committed to offering half of its awards to applicants of
colour. Further information about this initiative is available on the
Foundation’s website.

Applications for the Fall 2016 round close on Friday 2 September. For further information visit the Sustainable Arts Foundation website.