Call For Papers

The Art of the Coroplast Speaks: The Story of Archaeology, Art History and the Ceramic Arts

Type: Calls For Papers
Posted by: Angelo State University
Deadline: 09/16/11

We welcome proposals from faculty, independent scholars and advanced graduate students whose research focuses on the ceramic arts. Paper topics that address the theme, particularly submissions that take an interdisciplinary approach to material/visual culture, are welcome. Please send an abstract of no more than 300 words for 20 minute papers with your name, title, institutional affiliation (if applicable) together with a short CV to the conference organizer, Dr. Kimberly S. Busby, [email protected] by Friday, September 16, 2011. The symposium will be held on Thursday, April 19th in conjunction with the Twenty-Seventh Annual San Angelo Ceramic Symposium, April 19-22, 2012 at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas.

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Call for artist: Contemporary Art Fair NYC American Craft Show NYC

Deadline: 8/1/11 or until the show has been filled
Contemporary Art Fair NYC American Craft Show NYC
November 18, 19 & 20
Javits Center NYC
Now, in metro NYC, an art show has emerged that embraces contemporary art and fine craft under one roof. The Contemporary Art Fair NYC provides a major showing to independent painters, photographers, sculptors or other artists doing non-functional work. The counterpart show, The American Craft Show NYC, features the work of fine artisans working with glass, ceramic, wood, and other materials.
Apply Online: http://www.AmericanArtMarketing.com/
Call for Questions: 845-3552400

Call for entry: Below the surface

Lillstreet’s Fourth Annual International Ceramics Exhibition:

Below the Surfacemetz

We are accepting applications for all functional ceramics vessels and ceramic vessels referencing function that pay special attention to surface treatment. The exhibition will run from August 26th – September 18th. All work submitted MUST be available for the entire exhibition, substitute pieces will not be accepted and work will be rejected if it is not the same piece that was accepted.
One $500 Award for First Place and
Two $100 Awards for Honorable Mentions
All Applications must be received by July 15th!
To apply, please submit a maximum of 3 images and a $35 application fee to:
http://www.lillstreet.slideroom.com
For technical support please contact [email protected]
This years Juror is Matthew Metz:
Matthew Metz has been a making his living as a studio potter for the last 20 years. He shares a home and studio in Alfred Station, NY with potter/educator Linda Sikora. Awards he has received include a NEA Crafts Fellowship, and two McKnight Fellowships. He shows and sells his pottery throughout the U.S. and internationally- including the St. Croix Potter’s tour, the Old Church Pottery Show, and the Philadelphia Craft Show.

Call for entry: CraftArt 2011


Florida Craftsmen’s CraftArt 2011 returns to the great outdoors on Saturday, November 19th & Sunday, November 20th, just outside the doors of Florida Craftsmen Gallery, at the crossroads of Central Avenue and Fifth Street North in beautiful Downtown St. Petersburg.
One of the most eagerly anticipated arts events each year by collectors and patrons, as well as by locals and visitors who plan a long weekend around the show, CraftArt features some of the nation’s best established and emerging fine craft artists with handmade works in jewelry, clay, fiber, glass, wood, metal, paper, mixed media, original woodcuts and lithographs.

Watch for information about the 2011 CraftArt Festival – November 19th and 20th

If you are an artist interested in applying for CraftArt, the deadline is August 31st. Apply at www.zapplication.org

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