call for artists: 4th International Ceramic Art Symposium “CERAMIC LABORATORY”
Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Clay Art Centre invite artists to participate in the 4th International Ceramic Art Symposium “CERAMIC LABORATORY” organized in the framework of Rothko Centre’s Residence Program.
Within the framework of the “CERAMIC LABORATORY”, inspired by Latvian
nature, cultural space and personal experiences, participants are
invited to create unique works of ceramic art using their selected
material and equipment, at the same time adhering to a unifying theme,
which is associated with experimenting. Symposium implies a joint
development of a kind of laboratory where artists can experiment and
share their experiences. Through the selection of participants of the
Symposium, the advantage will be given to artists who will hold a master
class and / or an open lecture on ceramics or ceramic technology, which
will later be published in the following catalogue of the symposium.
Aim of the symposium: To create unique contemporary ceramic artworks, developing an international communication platform in the field of ceramic art.
Place and time of the symposium: Daugavpils, Latvia, August 5-20, 2016
Participants of the symposium: 15 professional artists will
take part in the symposium. The selection of participants will be
competition-based, taking into consideration the submitted materials
(application form, CV, and visual information which satisfies the below
mentioned requirements).
Selection committee of the symposium participants:
Organizers provide:
- Covering of the residence expenses in Daugavpils (catering, accommodation);
- Studios;
- Basic materials and tools for work;
- Publicity opportunities (possibilities to present artists’ creative works; information in mass media; a symposium catalogue);
- Recreation, tours around the city and surroundings, visits of art and culture institutions of Daugavpils);
- Symposium’s opening exhibition;
- Final symposium exhibition.
Artists provide:
- Covering of the travel expenses to Daugavpils and back;
- Specific materials and tools for work;
- Donation of an artwork from the opening exhibition to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre;
- Donation of at least two artworks created during the symposium to Daugavpils Clay Art Centre.
Application procedure:
Applications have to be submitted electronically to e-mail [email protected] till March 7, 2016
Application includes:
- APPLICATION FORM;
- CV;
- Presentation materials on artistic activity: portfolio (at least 7
images of artworks created during previous 3 years). Other informative
materials in electronic format can be attached (catalogues, postcards
etc.)
Assessment procedure:
The symposium organizers will consider applications and send invitations to the 4th International Ceramic Art Symposium till March 15, 2016.
Applications submitted after March 7, 2016 will not be assessed.
Confirmation of participation:
The invited participants confirm their participation within 5 days after receiving the invitation, but no later than March 20, 2016
Contact person:
Valentins Petjko
via the LA Times: Harrison McIntosh, Southland artist who pushed ceramics’ boundaries, dies at 101
“While fellow artists Peter Voulkos and John Mason pushed clay to its
limits by making massive walls and muscular abstractions, McIntosh
gently nudged the boundaries of traditional studio pottery by elevating
functional objects to a rarefied state of art. Over the next 50 years,
he produced an internationally revered body of work that exemplifies a
classical vein of the postwar crafts movement.”
Read the full obituary here.
Grace Nickel – Arbor Vitae
New Workshop: Narrative & Controversy
A one-day demo & chat with Carole Epp and Mariko Paterson
Saturday 7 May 2016, 10am – 4pm
Square 1 Studios, 32 Bowden St Alexandria NSW 2015
Tutors: Carole Epp (www.caroleepp.com) & Mariko Paterson (www.foragestudios.com)
Carole Epp and Mariko Paterson were most likely separated at birth but
they are now joined again to swim the treacherous, subversive, and even
devious waters of ceramics. While they work across the country from each
other in separate studios (Saskatoon and Halifax respectively) they
telepathically connect every day (well on Facebook Chat) about their
work, life and pursuit of motorcycle excellence. Narrative ceramics,
illustration and the love of small things (kids, cats, wiener dogs to
name a few) draw them together, but so have their approach to ceramics.
So come join us for a raucous day of story telling à la ceramics. Like
Penn and Teller they’ll divulge their handbuilding and throwing secrets
with abandon. Like Donny and Marie they’ll belt out their harmonious
image transfer and drawing strength compatibilities. Like Nicole Kidman
and Keith Urban they’ll strut their ‘red carpet’ glazed surface
treatments. But most importantly, like Thelma and Louise they’ll steal
your hearts. They double dare you to sign up. And they quadruple dare
you to show up.
Location directions: 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.
Note: This is not a hands-on workshop
Seminar Fee: $125 per person ($115 TACA members)
This fee covers the tutors and morning 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.
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.
For further information and all bookings:
The Australian Ceramics Association
PO Box 677 Alexandria NSW 2015
T: 1300 720 124 | F: 02 8072 1804
E: [email protected]
www.australianceramics.com
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