The Appalachian Center for Craft is seeking artists for solo or group exhibitions in 2012-2013.

This call is open to all artists living in the U.S. All media will be considered. The Appalachian Center for Craft hosts up to 20 exhibitions annually in its three exhibition spaces.

Please Send:
20 high resolution digital images
image descriptions
artist statement
resume or cv
$25.00 juror’s fee ( checks payable to A.C.C)
SASE ( if you want your materials returned)

Postmark Deadline May 2, 2011
All works will be insured while in the posession of the Appalachian Center for Craft. A 40% gallery comission applies to all sales. The Gallery will provide return shipping up to $300.00.

Please mail your entry to:
The Gallery
Appalachian Center for Craft
1560 Craft Center Drive
Smithville, TN 37166

For more information visit www.tntech.edu/craftcenter or email [email protected] or call (615) 597-6801
Please do not email your submission.

Identify Yourself A National Invitational and Juried Exhibition

May 20 – July 3, 2011 Craft Alliance’s Delmar Loop Gallery Duane Reed, Curator/Juror

In this exhibition, selected artists explore the concept of identity through their art. The questions asked are, “Who are you? What is your history and what makes you, you?” The curator/juror, Duane Reed, will be choosing work that explores ideas pertaining to cultural identity, psychological identity or personal narrative. Some of the invited artists include Sonya Clark, Gregory Grennon, Elizabeth Lo, Mark Newport and Joyce J. Scott. All featured works must be made of clay, glass, metal fiber or wood.

CALENDAR Entry Postmark Deadline Notifications emailed Artwork Delivery Exhibition Reception Return of Artwork

CRITERIA
March 25, 2011 April 15, 2011 April 24-April 29, 2011 May 20 – July 3, 2011 May 20, 6-8pm Week of July 4th
All work, whether functional or non-functional, must portray an aspect of the artist’s personal identity. We are accepting work made from clay, fiber, metal, glass or wood and created within the last 3 years.

ELIGIBILITY
Artists must be 21 years of age and reside in the United States.

SUBMISSIONS
A non-refundable entry fee for one or two entries is $35, checks made payable to Craft Alliance.
Include completed entry form on page 3.
An e-mail address must be provided for notification.

Send entries to:
Craft Alliance
6640 Delmar Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63130
Attn: Identify Yourself
http://craftalliance.org/

Special Exhibition and Sale for Ceramic Artists in the North East United States

25% Commissioned Sales at the Berkshire Arts Festival
No Booth Fee
$10 Application Fee

Application Deadline: April 10, 2011

Now in its 10th year, the Berkshires Arts Festival has become a Berkshire tradition attracting thousands of art lovers who come to the Berkshires for theater, dance, music, and art. Founded by Richard and Joanna Rothbard, owners of An American Craftsman Galleries, the Berkshires Arts Festival attracts top artists from all across the USA and Canada.

For more info about the fair visit http://www.berkshiresartsfestival.com/apply.php

For more info about this specific opportunity email [email protected]

CALL FOR ENTRY Lillstreet’s Fourth Annual International Exhibition

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. We 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.

All Applications must be received by July 15th!
To apply, please submit a maximum of 3 images and a $35 application fee to:
www.lillstreet.slideroom.com
More info here