by Carole Epp | Nov 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
Throughout December, The seven artists currently in residence in our Shaw Centre will be exhibiting and selling their work in our brand new Yuill Family Gallery. All of these ceramic artists are well-established in their field (many nationally & internationally) and their work is very unique. They’re visiting Medicine Hat for the year and have already made themselves at home in our community. For the art collector in you, this exhibition will be very interesting. It is also the first opportunity this new group of visiting artists will have to showcase their work to the community. We hope you can all make it so we can show them how Medicine Hat appreciates its artists. The exhibition runs from December 1 – 16 with the grand opening on December 1 at 7:00pm. We hope to see you all there.medalta.org
by Carole Epp | Nov 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
The International Ceramics Studio is one of Europe’s longest running ceramic centers and one of the world’s most famous.THIS WORLD FAMOUS CENTER IS UNDER THREAT During its 35 years it has established itself as a centre of excellence for ceramic art internationally and welcomes artists from all over the world. It has always been at the forefront of ceramics education, supporting and nurturing a younger generation of artists.It has welcomed both Hungarian and international artists to work there with its popular artist in residence scheme, university study abroad program, mastercourses and symposia. An important international collection has been created by artists who donated their works to found this collection.The International Ceramics Studio has always needed financial support of government and councils but in recent years it has been increasing its income through the artist residencies, group visits and courses it has been organising.Due to state re-organization and financial changes, the Council of Bacs-Kiskun have decided to remove both the artistic and financial independence of the studio by amalgamating two financially unsound organizations into the studio. A new director for these three organizations, a former director of one of the financially unstable organizations and also not a ceramist, has already been appointed.One of the first decisions of the new directorate is sell the works in the collection to raise funds for this new merger. These works are a documentation of the studio’s history and should not be sold off like the family’s silver. These works were donated to the collection by artists from all over the world to make this collection. They were not donated to be sold for profit for the public purse.PLEASE HELP AND SUPPORT THE INTERNATIONAL CERAMICS STUDIO TO OVERTURN THESE POLITICAL DECISIONS.The powers that be have absolutely no idea of how much the studio means to the world of ceramics. How important the studio has been to the growth of ceramics in Hungary. How important the studio has been to the education and nurturing of young ceramic artists. Please let your views be known to show them how important the International Ceramics Studio is to the future of ceramics in Hungary and internationally.PLEASE PROTEST AGAINST THESE DECISIONS . . . . by signing the petition you agree to the following1. That the International Ceramics Studio should remain an artistically and financially independent organization.2. That joining these financially unsound organizations to the studio can only be detrimental to the future working of the International Ceramics Studio.3. That the Contemporary Ceramic Collection of the International Ceramics Studio should not be sold – but remain as an collection of international importance.YOUR ACTIONS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE . . . .
- Please sign this petition.
- Please also visit the Facebook page and “Like” to spread the word.
- Please notify as many of your colleagues to this campaign.
ALL YOUR EMAILS WILL HELPGo here to sign the petition
by Carole Epp | Sep 8, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
A.I.R. Vallauris: Artists in Residence, Vallauris France www.air-vallauris.org Located in the heart of the old town of Vallauris, on the French Riviera, the association A.I.R. Vallauris (Artists in Residence) welcomes international artists from all horizons to meet and collaborate with local artists and to research and create new work in an artistic laboratory created specifically for them. The Association has four primary objectives:
To host resident international artists
To support contemporary creation
to provide eduation in the field of Ceramic Arts
to organize cultural events Created in October 2001, the Association A.I.R. Vallauris, since April 2002, welcomes several artists at a given time in its residence and studios available to the artists. There are several different residency periods to choose from, and the durations vary. The creators using different mediums benefit from an equipped studio, independent furnished bedrooms and a gallery where their works are presented at the end of the residency period. The quality of the artistic creation is one of the major concerns or the program; the selection committee evaluates applicants based on their artistic experience, merit and project proposal. Since April 2002, over 130 creators of 30 different nationalities have taken part in the program. The Association encourages and facilitates interaction between local artists and international artists. Workshops, conferences, demonstrations exhibitions are organized with the resident artists. These events are open to the public. Through partnerships with the local School of Fine Arts, the local government, and international organizations a sensibility of exchange between the public, artists, and international is realized. APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENCE ————————– Applications for residencies are accepted throughout the year with deadlines being the first day of each month. Applications are reviewed, scheduled and confirmed during the first week of each month. We recommend you submit your application as early as possible as your submission date may be taken into consideration for time-slot selection priority. To request an application form, please email us at :[email protected]. The application materials can be submitted by email. The Schedule for 2012 residencies is as follows: Phase 1: Tuesday January 10, 2012 to Friday February 17, 2012 Exhibition opening: Saturday February 11, 2012 Phase 2: Tuesday April 10, 2012 to Friday May 18, 2012 Exhibition opening: Saturday May 12, 2012 Phase 3: Tuesday May 22, 2012 to Friday June 29, 2012 Exhibition opening: Saturday June 23, 2012 Phase 4: Tuesday July 10, 2012 to Friday August 17, 2012 Exhibition opening: Saturday August 11, 2012 Phase 5: Tuesday September 11, 2012 to Friday October 19, 2012 Exhibition opening: Saturday October 13, 2012 Phase 6: Tuesday November 6, 2012 to Friday December 14, 2012 Exhibition opening: Saturday December 8, 2012 We also encourage you to join our mailing list in order to keep informed of the activities proposed by our organisation as well as the latest news. (http://www.air-vallauris.com/index.asp?PageID=45)
by Carole Epp | Sep 3, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Research Residency Program 2012 and Institutional Recommendation Program 2012 Tokyo Wonder Site is calling for both international and local creators who are planning to undergo cultural study or research based in Tokyo. 1. Open Call for the Research Residency Program (first term) 2012 Residency Period (Subject to change): About 1 – 2 months from the beginning of April to the end of September, 2012 Open to: creators who are planning to undergo cultural study or research based in Tokyo for more than 30 days. Number of Applications to be Accepted: Limited to a small number of creators. Application period: Until September 30 (Fri.), 2011.
*Application Forms must arrive at TWS Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence no later than 30 September.
*The application must be sent by traceable delivery service Application Outline and Form: Please download the Application Package from the following URLs:
http://www.tokyo-ws.org/english/application/index.html Inquiries: [email protected]
*Please make inquiries by email no later than 10 September 2011. 2. Open Call for Institutional Recommendation Program 2012 Please make inquiry to the Embassy or art and cultural institutions of your country regarding the program. Application period: Until September 30 (Fri.), 2011. Residency Period: 1-2 months from the beginning of April to the end of September, 2012 (subject to change). Please refer to the following TWS website for more details:
http://www.tokyo-ws.org/english/application/2011/08/open-call-for-institutional-recommendation-program-2012.shtmlvia VAAA Art BLOG
by Carole Epp | Sep 3, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
CeRCCa Self-directed Artist Residency CeRCCa opens its program to artists, critics, researchers and curators interested in participating in self-directed residencies in Llorenç del Penedes, a quiet village located one hour outside of Barcelona and 10 minutes drive to the sea. The physical development of specific projects is not required during the residency at CeRCCa. Self-directed residencies aim to facilitate a space for research, experimentation, meeting and discussion to implement artistic and curatorial projects. Individuals who apply can live and work in the space for a maximum of two months and a minimum of two weeks. CeRCCa is able to host individuals or groups of 4 people maximum. The periods available for Self-Directed Residencies are: 10th October – 10th November 2011 or 10th March – 10th June 2012 They accept applications on ongoing basis. Applicants should clearly indicate their preferred length of stay and scope of activity. Selected applicants will be notified via email. Facilities CeRCCa offers three to four individual double bed rooms, two shared bathrooms, kitchen, library, 40 sq m studio, patio, and wireless internet. For proposals that require production workshops and or other equipment, CeRCCa will initiate the necessary contacts. CeRCCa offers guidance in finding additional funding for projects and will provide acceptance letters. Costs The residency studio is available for a fee of 500 euros a month or 270 euros for 15 days. Applicants are responsible for all transportation costs to and from the residency and regional travel, daily expenses, including food and funding for their project, materials, all daily living expenses, including food and medical expenses. Application requirements Please send your project proposal and information about your work to [email protected] (subject: Surname SDR). For more info about the village and the residency please visit www.casamarles.org
via VAAA Art Blog
