by Carole Epp | Mar 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
THE DEADLINE DATE FOR THE RECIEPT OF APPLICATIONS FOR BOTH THE RESIDENT ARTIST PROGRAM AND THE EVELYN SHAPIRO FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED: APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1, 2011
Applications accepted after January 1, 2011. FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011 RESIDENT ARTISTS WILL PAY ONLY FOR THEIR MATERIAL AND FIRING FEES. THE MONTHLY RENT OF $250.00 HAS BEEN WAIVED THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF AN ANONYMOUS DONOR. The Resident Artist Program offers individuals the opportunity to further develop their work, to establish professional contacts and standards, and to work within a community of like-minded individuals in an urban environment. Once chosen as a resident artist, one is entitled to retain their residency for up to five years. A residency at The Clay Studio includes:
- studio space (approximately 185-195 sq. ft.)
- use of four electric and two gas kilns
- collective buying of materials
- a glaze mixing area
- teaching opportunities and the right to exhibit in our galleries
The monthly rent of $250.00 is waived through August of 2011. There is a $250.00 refundable security deposit and a yearly Clay Studio membership fee of $50.00. Firing costs are based on individual usage. Residents share common housekeeping work and contribute time to The Clay Studio as well. 
Application Process
PLEASE INCLUDE NOTHING OTHER THAN WHAT IS REQUESTED BELOW The current body of eleven resident artists, the current Shapiro Fellow, the Artistic Director and one invited guest juror select new residents. The selection process is based upon the strength of your application. A complete application must include the following :
- a completed application form [PDF, 94K] in hardcopy
- a resume in hard copy and saved as a word document on disc
- artist statement in hard copy and saved as a word document on disc
- a personal statement (tell us everything you want us to know about yourself including your reasons for applying for a residency) in hard copy and saved as a word document on disc.
- On the word document disc, include 10 digital image .jpeg files at 72 dpi, with the image’s longest dimension not exceeding 700 pixels. Each image file should be labeled as follows: imagenumberyourfirstinitialandlastname.jpeg, Example: 1jdoe.jpeg, 2jdoe.jpeg, ect.
- a corresponding image list in hard copy and saved to disc that includes the following: image number, title, medium, size, and date. Please take note that images are projected in twos, 1.jpg and 2.jpg viewed side by side, 3.jpg and 4.jpg viewed side by side, etc. Match detail images with full images accordingly.
- PLEASE USE NO STAPLES OR BINDERS.
No discs will be returned and notification will be made via email. There is no application fee. All interested individuals are strongly encouraged to visit The Clay Studio prior to applying. All applicants will be notified by May 7, 2011. Selected artists must accept or decline residency by May 14, 2011. The residency will begin on September 1, 2011. Please call Artistic Director Jeff Guido at 215.925.3453 x18 or email [email protected] if you have any further questions about a residency at The Clay Studio.
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by Carole Epp | Mar 26, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Deadline: All Applications must be received by JUL 15th
Lillstreet Art Center announces their 4th Annual International Ceramic Exhibition call for entries. They are accepting applications for all functional vessels and vessels referencing function that pay special attention to surface treatment. The exhibition will run from August 26th – September 18th, 2011.
Website: http://www.lillstreet.com/call-for-entry
To apply, please submit a maximum of 3 images and a $35 application fee to: www.lillstreet.slideroom.com
Founded in 1975, Lillstreet Art Center is a large community of artists and students working side-by-side in a friendly environment which encourages and inspires artistic growth in the individual. Lillstreet Art Center supports the arts through an artist residency program, gallery, studio space, education, and an outreach program. Lillstreet Art Center is located in Chicago, Illinois.
by Carole Epp | Mar 26, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Paul Scott is writing a new version of his classic handbook Ceramics and Print – to bring it up to date for the twenty-first century. He is looking for new work to illustrate techniques and processes and would like to hear from you if you print (in the widest possible definition) on ceramics and are interested to have your work considered for inclusion…
Contact him via email at –
[email protected]. In the first instance please don’t send large numbers of high res images, but a couple of examples of work with captions including:
Title of work, technique, firing details, approx. dimensions, date made – plus of course artist name…
Alternatively if you have a web site with appropriate images on it, send him details of that.
by Carole Epp | Mar 25, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS – 29 MARCH 2011, 6PM
Benefits of Exhibiting in Origin:
- A presence at the Crafts Council’s prestigious international event with 17,500 visitors
- National and international press and publicity campaign
- Exhibitor Listing in the Origin catalogue issued to all visitors free of charge
- Exhibitor Listing on the Origin website
- A preview party targeted at retailers, architects, interior designers, collectors, patrons and VIPs
- An exclusive press morning to ensure journalists a sneak preview
- Branded textile and paper bags for your customers purchases
- Card payment facilities for all exhibitors
- Promotional material such as show leaflets, e-flyers and logos for your website
- 10x complimentary tickets to send to your industry contacts
- A stand with carpet and white shell scheme walls to decorate as you like
- Stand signage
- Secure shared storage for excess stock
- Discounted personalised promotional postcards
- Discounts at selected cafés and restaurants in Old Spitalfields Market
Origin is a juried event. The organisers only present applications to the Selection Panel from makers who commit to exhibiting should their application be successful. Completing an application form should be viewed as your participation contract.New Makers Initiative A special stand rate is offered to encourage applications from makers who are new to the industry. If you have been practicing your discipline, showing in fairs or known to the crafts community for less than three years, you can apply for this discounted rate.For all the details please visit their website.
by Carole Epp | Mar 25, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Posted by: LH Horton Jr Gallery, San Joaquin Delta College
Deadline: 06/06/11
Ceramic works of any thematic and stylistic presentation will be accepted for entry. Clay must be the primary medium. Works may be functional, decorative or sculptural. Assembled works may not exceed 4 ft. in any direction, and 50 lbs in weight.
Juror: Judith S. Schwartz, Director of Sculpture in Craft Media, New York University
Exhibition Dates: August 18 – September 15, 2011
Awards: Best of Show – $1,000, 2nd Place – $600, 3rd Place – $350
Enter on-line:
http://www.deltacollege.edu/div/finearts/dept/dca/gallery/call.htm
