My Top 10 List (how does Letterman do it? )
So I was recently presented with the challenge to compile a Top 10 list of ceramics blogs. Quite the honor to be asked, I soon discovered exactly how difficult this task would actually be. I spent a few days filtering through my blogroll and bookmarks, re-aquainting myself with old favorites, friends and ceramic practices from all over the world. What this left me with was an insanely long list of fantastic blogs and a road block of how I was going to narrow down all of these blogs, the individual lives, practices and fantastic work behind them. Well it had to be done so if you head over to blogs.com you’ll find my final selection. I’m sure there are many that would compile a very different list than this and again my favorites list was long…I’d love to hear though in the comments what would be your Top 10.
Cheers
Job Posting – Red Deer College
| CERAMICS TECHNICIAN – VISUAL ART Permanent Full-Time DUTIES: This is a great opportunity to work within the creative and stimulating environment and brand new state of the art facilities of the Red Deer College Visual Art program. As the Ceramics Technician, you will support both the Credit and Continuing Education Visual Art programs. You will provide technical support for students and instructors in ceramics. Duties include preparation for, and assistance with, classes; monitoring supplies; and ensuring safety standards are met. You will achieve results through effective utilization of strong technical and communication skills. You will consistently exhibit the ability to multi-task and prioritize large workload demands from all areas of the department. In the credit program, you will oversee studio processes as well as the capital and operational inventory of the Ceramics Studio and provide some materials and studio management support in the area of Printmaking. For Continuing Education, you will provide technical support for non-credit programming, primarily through the summer months. QUALIFICATIONS:
For further information, contact: SALARY: $35,726 per annum START DATE: August 10, 2009 COMPETITION NUMBER: 2009-S-045 All applicants (internal and external) must submit a current resume and the names of three references to:
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All applications must be received before NOON on May 29, 2009. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Micheal Kline at Ferrin Gallery
After last month’s Artist of the Day, I’m left craving images of beautiful pots. I’ve been tied up in the studio and garden this month working away and admitedly intentionally trying to avoid my computer as the sun is finally shinning (and it doesn’t last long enough in this neck of the woods). But I couldn’t resist taking a break and indulging in some great ceramic eye candy when I saw Micheal Kline’s new work on exhibition at the Ferrin Gallery.
I love how the firing process softens the contrast of the imagery with the white surface. Check out the show online here or take a peek at the process behind the magic on his blog Sawdust and Dirt.
Free ceramic molds
Been searching for ceramic molds? Head over to Bella Joy Pottery for a list of molds she’s trying to get rid of to clean out her garage. Free molds (you pay the shipping) how could you go wrong?
Ceramic teaching position – University of Regina
The Department of Visual Arts at the University of Regina is seeking applications for an Instructor III position in the area of CERAMICS beginning Aug 01, 2009 and ending May 30, 2010.
Applicants should have a Masters Degree in Fine Arts, or equivalent terminal degree, an active exhibition record and teaching experience at the University level. This position requires expertise in a variety of forms of traditional and non-traditional ceramics practices and thorough knowledge of ceramics technologies including: wheel throwing, hand building, glaze technology and a variety of low and high (gas and electric) temperature firing processes. In addition, the ability to discuss historical and theoretical aspects of ceramics as part of current art discourse is essential. The successful applicant will teach ceramics in the undergraduate and graduate programs and possibly teach 3D Foundation as well. An ability to teach in other studio areas would be considered an asset. The Visual Arts Department has a distinguished history of Ceramics education and exceptional facilities with excellent equipment and studios. Faculty are provided with generous studio space on campus.
To apply please forward a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, 20 JPG images of recent work on CD, an accompanying image list, sample syllabi and/or sample outlines of classes taught, names and contact information of 3 references, and a copy of all university transcripts to be received by June 10 to:
Professor Ruth Chambers, Acting Dean
Faculty of Fine Arts
Dean’s Office
Riddell Centre Room 269
University of Regina
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
More information about the Department of Visual Arts and the Faculty of Fine Arts can be found at http://www.uregina.ca/finearts/
The University of Regina is committed to achieving a representative workforce.
Qualified diversity members are encouraged to self-identify on their application.
Industrial ceramics – Object Factory
If you know my functional work then you’ll know that I’m really interested in the relationship between the handmade and industrial ceramics. I try with my work to bridge the “gap” that exists, in our relationship to, interaction with and the design possibilities of both the handmade and the industrial.
So I’m super excited to see a show such as Object Factory: The Art of Industrial Ceramics (currently at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York) online with lots of yummy pictures to inspire. There’s an amazing list of artist/designers in the show, too many to name, but it was curated by Mark Cecula so you know it’ll be good. So take some time, grab a cup of tea and check it out here.
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