by Carole Epp | Apr 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
WHO we are:
The Color Network launched in December 2018 with a mission to support people of color (POC) in the ceramic arts. The Color Network highlights opportunities in the field and provides an artist database for teachers and curators to reference, helping them to create more diverse programming and exhibitions. We aim to bring increased visibility and foster cross-generational connections between ceramic artists of color.
WHY donate:
In partnership with our fiscal sponsor, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, The Color Network was recently awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the development our mentorship program .
Your generous support will enable us to meet both our matching funds requirement for the NEA grant and help support futures expenses associated with our ongoing initiatives, which have included:
• Highlighting POC artists on our website and social media
• Providing artists of color with financial assistance to ship work
• Establishing an emerging curatorial fellowship for people of color
• Curating exhibitions with diverse artist representation
• Providing free portfolio & application reviews to artists of color
• Partnering with community organizations to create scholarships for POC artists
The Color Network is managed by a small group of artist volunteers, and although we’re proud of what has been accomplished in just a few short years (with very limited resources), there’s still much more work to be done. Please help us continue to grow and expand The Color Network’s impact in the ceramics community.
Show your support today by making a tax-deductible donation and/or sharing this fundraising campaign with your network.
THANK YOU!!
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NOTE: As we are not currently a nonprofit, all donations will be processed through our fiscal sponsor, Watershed Center For The Ceramic Arts, enabling your contribution to The Color Network to remain tax-deductible.
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by Carole Epp | Mar 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
YOU’RE INVITED! March 18th, 8-10pm EDT.
This year we’re connecting virtually with our Canadian Ceramics community from coast to coast to coast. Meet for a virtual beer over zoom. Please register in advance so we can make sure we have enough virtual zoom rooms to mix and mingle in smaller groups. Tickets are free (Sorry – Canadians only for this one) and available to reserve until 8pm EST the day before the event. The zoom link will be sent out through Eventbrite the day of the event. Looking forward to connecting for a virtual Cheers.
Register for free HERE!
by Carole Epp | Mar 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Via: My Modern Met
“The arts truly have the power to change lives. The accuracy of this aspirational statement is well known by Los Angeles-based artist Molly Larkey, who founded a non-profit organization called People’s Pottery Project. After becoming affiliated with organizations such as Californians United for a Responsible Budget and the California Coalition for Women Prisoners, Larkey was inspired to use her artistic skills to build a community and uplift those who were transitioning from the prison system back into normal life. This endeavor was launched in 2019 as “an artist-driven initiative whose mission is to empower formerly incarcerated women, trans, and nonbinary individuals and their communities through the arts.”
Since its inception, only a couple of years ago, People’s Pottery Project—fondly known as PPP for short—has made great strides and improved the lives of many. By offering pottery classes to the public and making handmade ceramic bowls and plates to sell, they are able to offer employment and support to previously incarcerated people, giving them a chance to build a better life and remain out of the prison system.”
Read the full interview HERE.
by Carole Epp | Mar 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Spring 2021 artist grants.
We have increased grant awards to $3,500.
We are offering artist grants in the amount of $3,500 (2 available) and $1,000 (4 available). In total, 6 artists will receive unrestricted cash grants totaling $11,000 USD.
This is an open call, all media eligible.
Submissions will be juried by Selby Nimrod, Assistant Curator, MIT List Visual Arts Center and María Elena Ortiz, Curator, Pérez Art Museum Miami.
In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist.
Visit https://hopperprize.org to submit your work.
