CURATOR – SHEPPARTON ART GALLERY (re-advertised)
Salary: $59,588 to $65,151 per annum Closing date: 5.00pm Friday 28 January 2010 An excellent career development opportunity awaits for a suitably qualified and experienced Curator, at this outstanding and developing regional gallery. The temporary exhibition program is delivered across three recently refurbished galleries and typically includes a range of contemporary, local interest, historical and collection shows. The program is supported by an extremely active public program of workshops and floor talks run by a dedicated team of education staff and range of consultant artists. The incumbent requires excellent project management and communication skills as they are responsible for delivering the exhibition program, liaising with the Director and other staff on its development, and curating exhibitions. The Shepparton Art Gallery has a specialist interest in Australian ceramics and the promotion and development of contemporary ceramics. It holds one of the country’s most significant collections of Australian ceramics spanning some 4000 items. A thorough knowledge of Australian art is essential and an interest in ceramics desirable. The permanent exhibition areas and the collection stores will be undergoing refurbishment in 2010 with a new collection hang to be curated for the gallery’s 75th anniversary in 2011. The curator is responsible for working with the Director and Registrar on the development of the collection its research and display. Knowledge of professional museum practice and standards is essential as is the ability to research and write about art for exhibition copy, extended essays and public presentations. The collection is continually growing through gift, donation, purchase, the international Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award, and the Indigenous Ceramic Art Award. The curator will be part of the project team that works on these events and play an important role on the delivery of these projects. The Curator is responsible for developing the gallery’s collection of Australian paintings, works on paper and ceramics, and working with the Director on a new collection strategy for the gallery. Applications
A position description can be collected from the Council’s Customer Service counter or accessed from the website at www.greatershepparton.com.au, or by phoning (03) 5832 9700. All applications must be submitted to the Council by 5.00pm Friday 28th January 2010. They should be marked “Confidential – Curator” and addressed to Rita Jenkins, Senior Human Resources Officer, Greater Shepparton City Council, Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton, Vic, 3632. Applications in Microsoft Word format can also be emailed to [email protected]. Note: This position is subject to a 3 month qualifying period in accordance with the Greater Shepparton City Council Enterprise Agreement 2008. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position. Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Responsibility Areas detailed in the position description will not be considered. More information For more information about this position, please contact Gallery Director Kirsten Paisley on (03) 5832 9517.
LUX Center for the Arts National Juried Cup Exhibition
Deadline: February 2, 2010
Exhibition Dates: APRIL 2 – May 29, 2010
LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
In LUX Center for the Arts’ second annual nationwide juried cup exhibition, University of Florida ceramics professor, Linda Arbuckle, will make selections from some of the most intriguing and exceptional cups produced by contemporary ceramic artists. Functional and non-functional interpretations of the cup, produced in clay, may be submitted.
Entry Fee: $20 (up to 3 works per artist; 2 views per piece)
Entries must be received by: February 2, 2010
Notification Date: February 26, 2010 (by email only)
Exhibition Dates: April 2 – May 29, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, April 2, 2010, 5-7 p.m.
Ship accepted works to gallery: March 12-19, 2010
Unsold work returned to artist by: June 30, 2010
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists working in the medium of clay residing in the United States of America. ENTRIES
Each artist may submit up to three works with two views per piece. Work must be made primarily or entirely out of clay. All entries must be for sale and available for purchase, must be original and executed within the last two years. Size may not exceed 12 inches in any direction or weigh more than 15 lbs. Entry fee $20 (only checks and money orders made payable to LUX Center for the Arts will be accepted). Entry fee, entry form and CD-ROM of images must be received by February 2, 2010. (A fee of $20 will be charged on all returned checks.) Only images on CD labeled with the applicant’s first and last name will be accepted. The images should be in JPEG format and sized to 300 dpi and 4 x 6 inches. All files must begin with applicants first initial and last name followed by image number (e.g. Jane Smith would be JSmith1.jpg), and must be in a folder with applicant’s full name as the folder name.
Submit CD and fee along with your completed entry form on page 4. If you would like your CD returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with adequate postage for return. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by email only.
No substitutions for accepted artworks will be allowed.
SHIPPING
Accepted artwork must be hand delivered or shipped to the LUX Center for the Arts the week of March 12-19, 2010. The cost of shipping to and from the gallery is the responsibility of the artist. Accepted artworks must arrive with the appropriate return USPS postage or prepaid FedEx or UPS return shipping label. The LUX Center for the Arts is not responsible for any damage during shipment. Works will be insured for 50% of the stated value from time of delivery to the end of
the exhibition. Unsold artwork will be returned to the artist no later than June 30, 2010. INSTALLATION
All artwork must be ready for installation upon arrival at the gallery. LUX Center for
the Arts reserves the right to reject any artwork due to inadequate preparation for
installation, if it differs from the accepted work or for any security or public safety
reasons. After installation, no artwork may be removed from the exhibition until the
close of the show. Please note: No substitutions for accepted artworks will be allowed.
SALES
LUX Center for the Arts holds a 50% commission on any sold artwork. Commissions
received through LUX Center for the Arts sales help support the education and
community outreach programs of the not-for-profit center.
RIGHT TO REPRODUCE
LUX Center for the Arts reserves the right to photograph exhibited work and use
either these photographs or the artist’s entry images in both printed and electronic
materials for publicity, promotion, education and future grant proposals.
Visit www.luxcenter.org for more information.
Artist in Residence – Montsalvat
Second round applications for 2010 residencies close on January 4th 2010 *
Justus Jörgenson established Montsalvat as an arts colony and centre for creativity in all its forms. Montsalvat still fulfils this vision through its resident artist community and strong focus on events presentation and educational development.
The Artist in Residence program is an exciting new initiative, designed to provide artists with a supportive community where they can focus on their own artistic practice and research. Montsalvat offers free accommodation and studio space from 2 to 6 weeks.
Click here to download the guidelines and application form.
For more info, contact Simone de Haan, Artistic Manager on (03) 9439 7712, or click here to email Simone.
Artist in Residence Program
The program is best represented through the spirit of our Mission, linking the areas of artistic practice, education and dissemination of the work, within what is “a living, thriving, creative artistic community. Welcoming to the general public, we aim to educate and promote local, national and international cultural practice.”
Artists are encouraged to focus on their work within an environment that encourages dialogue and exchange of ideas. Each month an informal session is held where they are given the opportunity to come together and share their work. Artists from all nations and backgrounds are encouraged to apply for admission on a non discriminatory basis. Affirmative action supports indigenous artists and those from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Artist in Residence Facilities
The Gatehouse Studio, White Barn Studio, Sue Vanderkelen Room and Stable Studio are available for artist in residence accommodation and studio space. A work area is provided, together with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Access to concerts and exhibitions is encouraged.
Residences are available to a range of artists, including visual artists, sculptors, film makers, performing artists, musicians, composers, architects, writers, instrument makers and new media artists. Artists in Residence are encouraged to contribute to Montsalvat events and education programs and to mix with resident artists who live on site.
Call for Artists: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Application
Deadline: March 1
Now in its 49th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition [TOAE] is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place on Nathan Phillips Square every July. As the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors. In 2009, the TOAE presented over $35,000 in cash awards and prizes to participating artists.
We welcome applications from artists working in a wide range of traditional and experimental art forms. Applications can be downloaded from the TOAE website at www.torontooutdoorart.org or call 416.408.2754 for more information.
Artist of the Day: William Baker
I always like reading in bios how an artist found clay and turned a complete 180 from what they were previously doing, in William’s case a BA in International Political Economy. That magical draw of the clay is just so powerful! Well I’m sure I speak for more that myself when I say that William made the right choice as he is an incredible potter and I’m sure that this spectacular functional work is as enjoyable to use as it is to look at.
Artist Statement
As a ceramic artist I explore the potter’s wheel and the use of atmospheric firing methods as my primary tools. The dynamic interaction between the malleable, versatile clay and the steady motion of the wheel first enthralled me, and continues to challenge and humble me everyday. It is this interaction that inspires the forms I create, and which influences the movements of my hands as they meet the clay. Each piece is a record of the union of these forces.
My current work reflects my continuing attempt to find a balance between the requirements of function, and the subtle details which give a form the strength to stand alone and yet still remain receptive to the marks of the fire. I choose to create mostly functional work because I enjoy the intimacy with which these pieces can be experienced. For me, knowing that a piece of my pottery will be filled with nourishment and held closely on a daily basis only adds to the beauty of that piece and to the attention to detail it deserves. As each piece takes form between my hands one thousand thoughts fill my head; of strong form, proper function, and firing surface. I am creating not just a bowl or cup or jar, but a pot with all the possible expressions of the human personality. I form the structure, the bones, of the pot thinking ahead towards the firing chamber. Building on this structure I refine the surface until the taut skin reveals the intentional elements of the seemingly simple form. And then I send the pot into the fire, standing naked and unadorned, with only its strength to protect it and its softness to accept the flames which wrap around it.
All work is wheel thrown, altered, wood and soda fired to cone 10.
William Baker Bio
1999-2000 Finished undergraduate studies with a BA in International Political Economy
Discovered wheel-throwing and the existence of potters, began trying to make up
for “lost” time.
2002—2004 Resident Artist at the Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts, Asheville, North Carolina Discovered salt and soda firing
2005-Present Studio potter working in the mountains of Western North Carolina
2005-2006 worked with a cross draft gas/soda kiln
2007 built my wood burning cross draft soda kiln, which has allowed me to produce my mostly functional pottery and focus on the wood/soda firing process
Website:
www.williambakerpottery.com
also:
www.williambakerpottery.com/blog
www.williambaker.etsy.com
100 Tea Bowls -call for entry
The Art League is pleased to present 100.Tea.Bowls in collaboration with the ceramic artists of the Torpedo Factory. 100.Tea.Bowls invites artists to create a harmonious composition through the tea bowl clay form. This exhibit is presented in tandem with our immensely popular biennial Ikebana Show. Prospectus/Call-to-Artists/Entry Form click here
Awards Reception: Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
The exhibit will also encompass several special events, including:
- Japanese Tea Ceremony and discussion of the work of Chado, the Japanese way of tea, with Stephen di Girolamo of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution:
Sunday, March 8, 1:30 pm
- Musical Performances by the Washington Toho Koto Society, performed by Mrs. Kyoko Okamoto:
Thursday, March 4, 6:30 pm (private reception) and Sunday, March 8, 3:00 pm
Juror Ceramic artist Terry Gess—Mr. Gess has received international awards and recognition for his work. He was invited to live and work in a teapot factory in the People’s Republic of China, collaborating with a master Chinese potter in the development of new teapots. His formal education includes study at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and Penland School of Crafts.
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