by Carole Epp | Mar 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
That’s right folks, you read it right…I’m heading back to my home away from home Australia this May. I can barely wait to visit old friends, make new ones, see and experience the amazing Australian Ceramics scene again! Join me for a one day workshop in Sydney!
Narrative & Controversy
A one-day workshop
with Carole Epp
www.caroleepp.com
Saturday 7 May 2016, 10am – 4pm
Square 1 Studios
32 Bowden St Alexandria NSW 2015
Cost: $85 per person ($75 TACA members)
Carole is a Canadian ceramic artist living and working in Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan. She received her Masters Degree in Ceramics from the
Australian National University in 2005 and has maintained a full time
studio practice since. Her ceramics branch off into two distinct bodies
of work – sculptural and functional.
Outline: Come and join Carole for a raucous day of
story telling about her ceramics. She’ll divulge her handbuilding and
throwing secrets and discuss her glazed surface treatments.
Demonstrations about how she brings narrative into functional and
sculptural work – from politics and social commentary, to humour and
whimsy – will be discussed. Participants will learn how to combine
narrative concerns alongside design and aesthetic concerns in their
work. There will be lots of demos and also some chat about social media.
You may already know Carole from her famous blog: http://musingaboutmud.blogspot.com.au.
Note: This is not a hands-on workshop.
Seminar Fee: $85 per person ($75 TACA members)
This fee covers the tutors and morning and afternoon tea.
Please note: Full payment is required to ensure a place.
Minimum number in the workshop: 8
Maximum number in the workshop: 15
Participants need to bring a notepad and pen, lunch and a mug for coffee and tea. The workshop fee covers morning tea and afternoon tea.
Parking: Enter via Harvey Norman car park at the
dead-end of McCauley St. Drive in and find a park. Walk along keeping
the canal on your left and look for the red square on the outside of the
warehouse. That’s the entrance to Square 1 Studios. Come upstairs to
Level 1.
Please arrive by 9.45am as we will start promptly at 10am.
Payment for the seminar:
- Cheque (made out to The Australian Ceramics Association) & post to PO Box 677 Alexandria NSW 1435
- Direct deposit (Account name: The Australian Ceramics Association;
BSB 032000; account no. 911118). PLEASE IDENTIFY YOUR DEPOSIT WITH YOUR SURNAME, then please send an email to [email protected] giving details of your payment.
- Credit card (Visa, MasterCard) – phone / mail / fax
- Go to our online shop and purchase this workshop.
NOTE RE. CANCELLATIONS:
- Payment is required to ensure a place in the workshop.
- Payment is refunded in full if TACA cancels the workshop.
- 90% of your payment is refunded if you cancel up to 2 weeks before the workshop date.
- PLEASE NOTE: There is no refund if
you cancel within 2 weeks of the workshop, unless we can fill your
place from a waiting list and then 90% of your payment is refunded.
BOOK ONLINE HERE, or contact TACA to book and pay over the phone.
The Australian Ceramics Association
PO Box 677 Alexandria NSW 2015
T: 1300 720 124 | F: 02 8072 1804
E: [email protected]
www.australianceramics.com
by Carole Epp | Mar 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
by Carole Epp | Mar 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
About the Artist in Residence Program
Application Deadline: April 15, 2016
Notification of Residency: May 9, 2016
Residency Dates: September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017
The Artist in Residence Program through the Ceramics Program, Office
for the Arts at Harvard, offers dedicated artists the opportunity to
involve themselves in research and growth, pushing their art in new
directions in a dynamic, urban studio connected to the Harvard
community. Individuals will have the opportunity to build relevant
skills in research, professional development, technical ability,
creative problem solving, teaching and community involvement through our
Artist in Residence Program.
The Artist in Residence Program offers
- Personal studio space (60 sq. ft.) in addition to use of common studio space
- 7 day studio access
- Free access to materials – clay, glaze and use of kilns (electric, saggar, wood fire, soda and gas) up to excess
- Opportunities to take classes and firing workshops within the program
- Paid teaching opportunities within the program
- Solo exhibition in Gallery 224 of work completed during residency
- Attend visiting artist workshops and symposium offered within the program
- Exhibition/sales opportunities in two annual Show and Sales
- Access to studio equipment including slab roller, extruder, spray booth, plaster mold-making room and glaze mixing area
- Access to studio lighting and background material for documenting work
- Website visibility
- Access to Harvard University Library and Museums with provided ID.
Expectations of Artist in Residence
- One year commitment
- Must spend 20 hours/week of time dedicated to personal work
- Must spend 5 hours/week dedicated to work within the program
- One public workshop presentation
- Provide presentations to classes
- Participation in program events and special projects with the Harvard Community
- Artist is asked to leave one work for the permanent collection
- Responsible for own housing
Application Process
Application can be submitted via hardcopy or provide us with a
link to an on-line, downloadable, file-storage site (i.e. Dropbox):
- Resume with personal contact information
- Artist statement
- Personal statement that reflects your reason for applying to the residency program
- 10 digital images, plus one optional detail per image. Files in jpeg
format at 300 dpi, with images’ longest dimensions exactly 7
inches/2100 pixels. Each image should be labeled with the following
format:
image number_first initial_last name (example: 1_j_smith.jpg, 2_j_smith.jpg, etc.). Images will be used for promotional purposes upon acceptance to the program.
- Corresponding image list. List should address each image by number
in terms of: title, year, size of work, medium/techniques used.
- Work should be current and completed within the last 2 years
- List of 3 references – please provide, name, title, mailing and email address and telephone.
- No discs will be returned if sending hardcopy
- THERE IS NO FEE FOR APPLICATION
- Notification will be made via email
Send invitation to online, downloadable file storage site:
Kathy King, Director of Education, at [email protected]
If sending hardcopy, mail to the following address:
Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
Attn: Artist in Residence Program
224 Western Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
Important Dates
April 15, 2016 – Application materials must be submitted
April 25 – April 29, 2016
– Finalists will be notified to arrange a phone/Skype interview with
Co-Directors Kathy King, Director of Education and Shawn Panepinto,
Director of Operations.
May 9, 2016 – Notification will be made via email.
May 30, 2016 – Selected artist must accept or decline the residency.
All interested individuals are welcome to visit the Ceramics Program
prior to application and or acceptance. To arrange a visit and receive
more information, contact Kathy King, Director of Education at kking@fas or Shawn Panepinto, Director of Studio Operations and Outreach at panepint@fas or call 617-495-8680.
by Carole Epp | Mar 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
For most people at this time of year there’s not a lot more exciting then the annual NCECA conference, but let me tell you that in this magnificent world of ceramics there is always inspiring and wonderful things happening.
One of the perks of our community is that there are so many generous people that are willing to jump in and do incredibly charitable things for other artists. There was a great quote recently by Molly Hatch as part of the Think Big series where in she referred to the idea of “a rising tide lifting all the boats”. I adore this quote. I’m a strong believer in the need for us to work together to strengthen the community; whether through education and exposure, creation of opportunities, sharing of resources and knowledge.
It seems that every chance we get to explore new social media platforms (check out all of the stuff happening over on Periscope as a prime example) we jump on board wholeheartedly with generosity and willingness to give back.
When I recently stumbled upon Ceramic Artists Now and was thrilled to see this new website up and running. What a wonderful resource and addition to our community. The folks behind the website are Rachel Donner, Agnes Z Blume, and Jeremiah Butters. I really encourage you to head over and have a look around. Read the contributors bios, and get to know some of the incredible artists they are showing.
I’m eager to be working with them over the next few weeks having them select monday morning eye candy for us to enjoy. So go check out their website, sign up for their newsletter so you don’t miss a thing, and come back to musing after to enjoy the work of
Candice Methe.
Happy Monday Everyone!
See you at NCECA this week,
xoxo
Carole
by Carole Epp | Mar 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
by Carole Epp | Mar 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
The IU Southeast Ceramics Area is seeking an outstanding artist/educator for a yearlong Resident Artist position at the rank of Adjunct Faculty beginning August 2016. We are looking for someone who can be an active presence in the Ceramics studio and work alongside the other faculty and students in our program.
The position requires an active exhibition record and competence in a wide range of ceramic processes/techniques. The person hired will teach one beginning ceramics course each semester and work in the studio as needed to help with the basic operations of the IU Southeast Ceramics area. Teaching an additional 3D design course each semester may be an option for the hired person depending on course availability and qualifications.
All clay, glazes, and firing will be provided within reason. A 90 sq. ft. studio in the ceramics area with a locking door will be provided along with 24/7 building access. Additionally, an NCECA conference pass will be provided to the person hired.
The IU Southeast Ceramics studio consists of:
– 3,000 square feet of studio and workspace
– a computer controlled, gas firing, Bailey car kiln
– a gas fired test kiln
– 4 computer controlled electric kilns (Skutt and L&L)
– 1 Soldner Pro mixer, 1 Bluebird mixer, and 1 Walker pugmill
– plaster mixing and mixed media work area with plaster mold dryer
– experimental exhibition and installation space (The SpaceLab)
– comprehensive glaze mixing room
– a 40’x20’ covered outdoor kiln pad with wood firing anagama style kiln and in-progress gas fired soda kiln
– 24/7 access to welder, ball mill, drill press, panel saw, Shop-bot CNC router, and other tools
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in ceramic methods of construction, varied conceptual approaches available to the ceramic artist, and be available to help manage the IUS ceramics studio. Preference will be given to candidates who are also versed in interdisciplinary approaches and have a broad understanding of new approaches to art making.
Qualifications:
MFA degree required. An active current professional practice and exhibition record is also required.
To apply:
please email one PDF file containing a letter of application, artist statement, teaching philosophy, CV, 20 images of professional work, 10 images of student work with an annotated image list, and contact information for three references, to:
Brian Harper, Associate Professor of Fine Art and Ceramics Area Head
[email protected]
Deadline for applications is April 1st, or until position is filled.
** Any questions may be directed to Brian Harper at [email protected]
http://claybucket.com/resident-artist-opportunity-at-iu-southeast-ceramics
