Yours truly on the radio
This morning I woke up and prepared myself for something that I like to think of as my closest call with rockstardom. I was being interviewed on CFCR, our local independent radio, on a show called The A Word, which is produced by artist/critic/academic Bart Gazzola. So much fun to head out to the radio station with all the butterflies in my stomach and attempts at sounding intelligent floating around in my mind. It’s always so difficult to sum up your work in to quick snippets, one liners. Especially when it’s a body of work you’ve been developing for 6 years. Well I did my best to try to do a bit of justice to the exhibition and hopefully more people will go check it out in person.
If you’ve got some time please grab a beer or a cup of coffee and have a listen.
Job posting – CERAMICS INSTRUCTOR
JOB POSTING Y11-12 Faculty Position Vacancy CERAMICS INSTRUCTOR VISUAL ARTS SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCECamosun College, Victoria BC CLOSING DATE: June 3, 2011 Part-time Term Faculty Position August 30, 2011- December 19, 2011 The Visual Arts department in the School of Arts & Science requires an instructor to teach two ceramics classes in the 2011 fall semester. Typical academic responsibilities for instructional faculty at Camosun College include a commitment to higher-education best practices in the areas of teaching, service to students, collegiality, operational, professional development and community involvement.
Applicants should possess a master’s degree in ceramics and/or visual arts and have teaching experience in ceramics and other visual arts disciplines or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying, as only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please reply in confidence by June 3, 2011, quoting Y11-12 with your resume, student evaluations, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts quoting posting to [email protected]. For detailed application instructions, please click here. Camosun College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
2012 NICHE Awards Competition: Student and Professional Craft Artist categories
–The NICHE Awards competition is open to professional craft artists over the age of 21 who reside in America or Canada and are actively involved in the design and production of craftwork supplied to galleries and/or craft stores. –The NICHE Student Awards competition is open to any craft student residing in and attending an American or Canadian undergraduate, graduate or certificate arts program. Submitted work must have been produced or introduced after August 31, 2010 to be eligible. Work previously submitted to the competition will not be accepted. Artists may enter as a student for up to one (1) year after graduation; however, work submitted must have been produced while an artist was still a student. Professionals may only submit work produced within the U.S. or Canada. Work produced in secondary studios within other countries may not be submitted. NICHE magazine reserves the right to merge categories that do not accrue an appropriate number of applications. The only way to enter the 2012 NICHE Awards or 2012 NICHE Student Awards is by completing an application online. Paper applications will not be accepted. One application per artist is allowed. Each application allows for up to three pieces of work to be submitted; no more than two pieces may be submitted in the same category. The competition is judged on a per piece basis, not on an application basis. It is therefore possible to be up to a three-time winner. Artists may enter in either the professional division or student division, not in both. Entries must be submitted by the artist in the artist’s name, not in the name of a company or school. No additional images showing detail will be accepted for jurying. The image photo submitted may be enlarged by the judges to see detail. Each image must be a separate piece of work and show the work in its entirety. Applicants may not enter an individual piece in more than one category. Installation art will not be accepted in any category. Entry fee. For more complete information: http://www.nicheawards.com/apply-now/ Guidelines: http://www.nicheawards.com/guidelines/ Deadline: September 30th, 2011
Monday morning eye candy – Hiroe Hanazono
I stopped in to visit my sister today to discover that she had a most wonderful gift for me. Much to my delight she had bought Hiroe Hanazono’s tumblers for me from the Handmade for Japan auction. So today’s eye candy is particularly lovely as I get to look at it and enjoy it in person too!
View more gorgeous work here.
A weekend away.
nice wood stack for the kiln
It’s been quiet around here for a few days I realize. Forgive me I took a break and went out to recharge my batteries. Not the computer ones, but the ones for my soul.
Matt taking a technology break
Peter attaching handles
The last few days I had the amazing opportunity to attend a workshop with Matt Long, Peter M. Brondz, and Robin Dupont. Organized by the most generous of potters, Martin Tagseth, the last few days consisted of a small intimate group of us taking over Martin’s studio and sharing studio tales, experiences and knowledge.
Some of Matt’s thrown cups
Robin altering a beer tumbler
For me it was a reminder that I’ve been in the studio alot lately, nose to the grindstone. I should have let up and had a break after my show went up at the Mendel, but instead I’ve gone straight into production for 4 upcoming market sales. Perspective was offered up to me this weekend. A reminder to live in the moment; the wealth and value of a life lived following your heart; and the necessity of amazing friends that understand you on a variety of levels. Old friendships were re-established, new ones formed, debates and conversations around the kiln fire offering the usual late night insight that one misses when alone in their isolated studio.
Robin and Matt finishing up some gorgeous teapots
My desire to one day return to throwing (someday….fingers crossed) was definitely re-kindled by the immensely talented artists, inspiration and insight into how others forge the path of a life in clay gave new perspectives and faith in my personal choices. And a late evening walk in the surrounding prairies invigorated my love of this land where I was born and raised.
sunset over the farm yard.
I’ve returned to the city, a little changed, a lot the same, in need of a good sleep, but most importantly immensely thankful to everyone that made this weekend happen.
Cheers to Martin, Mark, Peter, Robin and everyone!
A special treat for me was to see a cup of mine that i’d traded with Martin was getting some good use. Always nice. Michigan Ceramics Show Call For Entries
Posted by: The Anton Art Center
Deadline: 05/31/11
The Anton Art Center is accepting submissions for a juried exhibition highlighting the talent and sophistication of ceramics across the state. Juror is Benjamin Teague. Open to artists 18 and up residing in Michigan. Work submitted must be original and completed in the past two years. Each artist may submit a maximum of 5 pieces. No entry fee! Non-cash awards will be given.
Work must be ceramic-based media and ready to hang/install. To submit, send completed entry form along with CD/digital images of your work (jpeg files – 72 dpi, no larger than 1500 pixels, maximum of 3 views per piece). By post: Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. By email: [email protected]. *MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 31.
Jury Results: June 8th
Receiving All Artwork: June 15–19th
Exhibition Dates: June 24–July 29th
Closing Reception: July 29th, 6–9 pm
Artwork Pickup: July 30–31st
For more information, call 586-469-8666 or email [email protected].
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