2011 Ceramics Annual of America, call for portfolio submission: Open to work primarily made of clay

The Ceramics Annual of America (CAA) is an exhibition mounted to spotlight the quality and diversity of the contemporary ceramics field. The CAA exhibition is presented by the California Ceramics Cooperative, a dedicated, grass roots organization formed by artists, educators and curators who share a desire to invest i the future of the ceramic field by honoring recent history and focusing attention on the work of contemporary artists. The Ceramics Annual of America Exhibition and Fair will take place at Fort Mason, Festival Hall San Francisco, California Exhibition Dates: October 7-9, 2011
Opening Reception: October 6, 2011, 5:30 – 9 pm Artists may submit their portfolio and resume for consideration in the 2011 Ceramics Annual Show: http://ceramicsannual.org/artist-inquiry Deadline: May 10th, 2011 Website: http://ceramicsannual.org/press-releasevia SJSU Art blog

Upcoming NCECA deadlines

CALL FOR PROPOSALS and EXHIBITIONS: 2011 Regional Exhibition UNCOMMON GROUND: IMPACT AND INFLUENCE.
A blended invitational and competitive ceramic exhibition for artists from the geographic region west of the Mississippi River. Deadline June 15, 2011.

2012 Program Proposals – ON THE EDGE Get involved with the NCECA program. Please propose a Lecture, Panel Discussion, Demonstration, Topical Discussion, or NCECA Connection for the 46th annual NCECA Conference in Seattle, Washington. Please be aware that this year our call for Topical Discussions and NCECA Connections is earlier than in past years. Deadline May 3, 2011.

2012 Invitational Exhibition PUSH PLAY. The 2012 NCECA Invitational focuses on the importance of play as related to art and life. Deadline July 5, 2011.

Call for 2012 NSJE 2012 NATIONAL STUDENT JURIED EXHIBITION
will open April 14, 2011.

Mudlat Artist Residency Program

Artist Residency Program

In 1998 Mudflat began offering a one year residency position to clay artists.
This highly competitive program provides a private studio space at no cost with
access to Mudflat’s facility, and opportunities for the resident to teach and sell
their work. for more informationMudflat Artist Residency Brochure Residency dates:

September 1 – August 31

Residency includes:

  • Private 100 sq. foot studio space
  • 24 hour access
  • A monthly stipend of $50, to be applied to clay materials and firing costs.
  • Opportunities to teach in our educational programs and for retail sales at
  • our Open Studio events and at Mudflat Gallery

Residency requirements:

  • Artists are expected to spend a minimum of 20 hours per week in their studio
  • Artists are required to work 5 hours per week for Mudflat, assisting with technical jobs
  • 2 public presentations during the residency. The first, in September, is a slide show of the artist’s work.
  • Applicants should have knowledge of a variety of clay techniques and some kiln firing experience, the ability to work independently, and enthusiasm and willingness to be part of an urban clay community.

Application:

Applications for the 2011-12 residency must be postmarked by April 18, 2011. Selection notification will be made by May 28. Application form (PDF format) Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this document.
Click here to download.

Call for makers, artists, designers:


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criteria
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