27th Annual California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art

by | Mar 4, 2015 | Uncategorized


May 1-May 3, 2015
CCACA,
the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art,
celebrates its 27th year, presented by the John Natsoulas Center for the
Arts (521 First Street, Davis, CA) The conference takes place May 1-May
3, 2015.  
The
annual Ceramics Festival, hosted by the John Natsoulas Center for the
Arts, enters into its 27th year and continues to bring the leading
national and international ceramic artists to the Sacramento Valley for a
weekend of creative instruction and collaboration. This year’s
conference will feature captivating lectures and hands-on
demonstrations, participants will include Patti Warashina, Irina
Zayctevea, John Toki, Clayton Keyes, Chris Antemann, Beverly Mayeri, Shalene
Valenzuela, Esther Shimazu and many more. 
Artists and art lovers can interact with top artists in a way not possible at other venues. CCACA will be a weekend of demonstrations,
lectures, and art shows.  There is no other event that delivers more
inspired knowledge of ceramic sculpture for a better price.  
CCACA runs in conjunction with the annual 30 Ceramic Artists exhibition, from April 15 to May 16, 2015
Special
weekend showings will open Friday, May 1st and will run through Sunday,
May 3rd include free exhibitions of ceramic work by art students from
40 colleges and universities, as well as exhibitions of ceramic work by
well-known local artists at ten other Davis locations. Free shuttle
service will be provided to all exhibitions.
For schedule information or to register for the conference, please go to the CCACA website athttp://www.natsoulas.com
John Natsoulas Center for the Arts
521 First Street, Davis, CA 95618

Charlie Cummings Gallery: Distilled Essences III

by | Mar 4, 2015 | Uncategorized

Opening Reception – Friday, March 6, 6-9pm
We hope you will join us at the gallery for the opening reception for Distilled Essences III. The gallery address is 2040 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609.

Online Opening
The exhibition will open on our website on Saturday, March 7th at noon.

Featuring work by:

JoAnn
F Axford, Mark Chuck, Harris Deller, Josh DeWeese, Gerard Justin
Ferrari, Bruce Gholson, Samantha Henneke, Autumn Higgins, Walter Hyleck,
Barbara Knutson, Dick Lehman, Roberto Lugo, Ted Neal, Debra Oliva,
Gillian Parke, Ronan Kyle Peterson, Jeremy Randall, Beau Raymond, Dow
Redcorn, Derek Reeverts, Pete Scherzer, Matthew Schiemann, Brad
Schwieger, Yoko Sekino-Bové, Leland Shaw,
and Sandra Torres 

Join us on our Facebook page for a preview of this exhibition here.

Women Working with Clay Symposium @ Hollins University

by | Feb 26, 2015 | Uncategorized

June 8-11, 2015

This symposium is about women who work with clay to create pottery,
art vessels, and sculpture. We emphasize the creative process from every
level. At the same time, we look at the particular aspects and points
of view that may be unique to women working in clay.

Presenters: Linda Christenson, Christa Cordova, Donna Polseno, and Shoko Teruyama
Keynote Speaker: Leila Philip
Director: Donna Polseno

What You’ll Learn

From Inspiration and Ideas to the Actual Making and Finishing
  • Explore the connections of the long history of women as vessel makers, artists, and artisans in cultures all over the world.
  • Examine how the sense of community and mentorship in the world of clay object makers reflects that history.
  • Work closely with faculty who have extensive experience and training.

Find all the details and register online here: www.hollins.edu/academics/workshops-online-writing-courses/women-working-with-clay-symposium/

Upcoming deadline – Archie Bray residencies

by | Feb 20, 2015 | Uncategorized

The Bray will be awarding ten $5,000 fellowships along with ten short-term summer scholarships in 2015!
 

Resident Applications due March 1, 2015.

“Being
able to provide this generous financial support to each and every
resident artist helps the Bray fulfill its mission and reinforces its
commitment to furthering ceramic art.”–Steven Young Lee, Resident Artist
Director

If you have any questions about the Bray’s resident or fellowship opportunities please contact Brad Robinson at 406/443-3502 ext.10 or at [email protected].

For technical support with the online application contact [email protected].

Your completed application must be received on or before
March 1, 2015.

www.archiebray.org/residence_program/application.html