by Carole Epp | Jul 28, 2019 | call for entry
Las Vegas Nevada’s Clay Arts Vegas is pleased to host “What Goes Bump In The Night 2019” a national juried art exhibition, October 3 –November 12, 2018 in the Victor F. Keen Gallery, at Clay Arts Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. “What Goes Bump In The Night 2019” will feature functional and sculptural work exploring the sublime.
This annual show explores a darker side of ceramic art and rings in Halloween in Las Vegas. Let your imagination run wild with pieces that make the hair on the back of your neck rise. From night mares to the darkness that might live in the soul there are things that remind us of when we were children sacred in the dark by things that go bump in the night.
Deadline:September 1, 2019. Participation is open to all artists 18 years of age or older. Work submitted must be original, must use clay as the primary material, must specify firing technique(s) and size, and must have been completed within the last 2 years.
Jurors come from Clay Arts Vegas Staff with invited guest juror Rob Kolhouse
Important Dates
Exhibit Dates: October 3, 2019 – November 12, 2019
Entry Deadline: September 1, 2019
Juror Results: September 7, 2019
Accepted Art Work to be Delivered to CAV by: Septeber 21, 2019
Hand Delivered Work to The Clay Arts Vegas: September 21, 2019
Opening Reception Best of Show Announcement: First Friday October 4, 2019
Pick Up Art Work: November 15 , 2019 between 10-5pm @ CAV
Application Link: https://www.formpl.us/form/25926001
by Carole Epp | May 31, 2019 | residency opportunity

General Info
- The Port Moody Arts Centre Society supports artistic excellence and innovation. This residency is open to all emerging ceramic artists over 19 years of age. The residency will require an emphasis on making, learning and sharing the process of creating with clay.
- The residency is an excellent opportunity for artistic development within an innovative and supportive ceramic community. The clay studios at the Arts Centre are busy, supportive and house a true sense of community. There are classes for adults in hand building and wheel throwing, children’s classes that range from after school clay to spring & summer camps, plus a very active Open Studio group of ceramic devotees.
- The resident artist will be available for public outreach activities such as Open Studio, informal talks, studio tours for student groups, demos and exhibition installation.
The Resident receives:
- A secured ceramic studio space for one year, with ample room for a wheel, storage of work in progress, and supplies
- Access to studio space daytime & evenings
- A gallery space for a solo exhibition (average 3-4 weeks) before the residency ends.
- Up to 2 glaze firings /month for pieces that will be included in the final exhibition or are part of the artistic practice moving towards the final exhibition
- Engagement opportunities with the Arts Centre’s community of ceramic artists
- The opportunity to purchase clay through the Arts Centre.
- The opportunity to present classes and/or workshops to teach at the Arts Centre
In return, we ask that the Resident:
- Dedicate sufficient time in the studio to complete a solo exhibition at the end of their residency
- Supervise Open Studio sessions (community aspect)
- Create works for the year-end exhibition, working in conjunction with the Gallery Manager
- Be responsible for own clay/specialty glazes/tools/equipment (i.e. wheel)
- Promote best interests of the Arts Centre and participate in fundraising initiatives
- Comply with all occupational, health and safety issues
- Pass a Criminal Information Check
- Comply with policy and procedures set forth by the Art Centre’s ceramic department
There will be opportunity to instruct, engage with the public and to display your work. There will be no exchange of funds involved with the residency, however, the CAIR may sell their work during the year-end exhibition and Winter Treasures show. If the CAIR teaches classes where there is a class fee, they will collect a wage for their time teaching.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online application form
The deadline to apply is Sunday June 9th, 2019
We thank you in advance for your application, however, only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews and an announcement will be made in July, for a start date in September (to be confirmed with the successful applicant).
Visit their website HERE.
by Carole Epp | May 13, 2019 | residency opportunity

ABOUT embolden
Embolden is an annual Festival challenging ageism and building respect for Elders. It provides unique opportunities for all community members, service providers and Elders to learn from each other about making cultural change happen. It recognises the capacity of Elders to co-design, co-produce and co-lead innovations. Other innovative features of Embolden include:
- Learning from each other – cross cultural respect
- Engaging approaches to learning eg: Market of Great Ideas, Fashion Parade
- Building momentum for real cultural change (nudge theory)
- Capacity building – resourcing community leaders
- Recognising Geriactivism – the role of Elders in creating social change
- Working towards a Gerontocracy – increased governance by Elders.
Embolden will leave you feeling inspired AND with the resources for change. Check out our Embolden2018 page by clicking the link here.
Embolden2019
Embolden2019 will be hosted on 1-3 September, 2019. Times will be announced shortly. The event will be held at the St Kilda Town Hall, Carlise Street St Kilda Melbourne. The following links provide more information and will be activated soon:
- Embolden2018 Collection (report): here
- Registration: here
- Partnering and sponsorship opportunities: here
- Program: coming soon
- Presenters: coming soon
- Volunteer opportunities: here
- Market of Great Ideas: here
- Fashion Parade: here
- St Kilda travel & accomodation: here
- Media information: here
- Artist in residence: here
- Contact us: here
Registration
Registration for Embolden2019 is now open and has been kept at the same accessible pricing –
for Early Bird registration only. Check out the registration page
here.
Partners and sponsors