ARTIST RESIDENCY: MACDOWELL COLONY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Where: New Hampshire, USA
NEXT DEADLINE APRIL 15, 2010 for residencies October – Jan 2011
September 15, 2010 for residencies February to May 2011
January 15, 2011 for residencies June to Sept 2011
MacDowell Colony, Artist ResidencyThe MacDowell Colony is designed to facilitate a balance between a focus on work and interdisciplinary interaction. Private studios are available to artists 24 hours a day along with the dining and recreation rooms at Colony Hall, providing an environment adaptable to each individual’s needs. To ensure the autonomy and privacy of all Colonists, no one may visit a studio without an invitation. Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room while lunch is delivered to each studio. After dinner, occasional presentations are a traditional, elective part of the stimulating and supportive environment. Readings, slide shows, open studios, and informal performances allow Colonists to become acquainted with and inspired by one another’s work. Friendships established among artists-in-residence often lead to collaborations and connections beyond the Colony. APPLY: Residencies are awarded based on a completed application to the Colony. Applications are chosen by a peer-review panel. To apply for a residency, please read the following. HOW TO APPLY: Artists may apply only once within a twelve-month period. Apply for the period below that best suits your schedule; there is some flexibility in scheduling artists whose request overlaps residency periods. www.macdowellcolony.org

Call for Entry: Craft at Harbourfront Centre Artist-In-Residence program

Application Deadline: March 12

Founded in 1974 The Craft Studio is a unique Canadian institution that assists recent graduates and emerging craftspeople to establish professional careers; and exposes the public to the world of contemporary craft through residencies, exhibitions, and events.

Full time openings in Metal, Ceramics, Glass, and Textiles.
Summer openings in Metal, Textiles and Glass (June -August)
Openings will be available as of June 1 & September 1 (for ceramics)

Download Craft Department Artist-In-Residence application: http://harbourfrontcentre.com/learn/craftdepartment.cfm
The Craft Department is an OAC Exhibition Assistance recommender for craft media. Download these guidelines and application form: http://www.arts.on.ca/Page122.aspx

For more information on this call for entry visit http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com

Archie Bray Deadline around the corner:

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Bray resident and fellowship applications due March 1, 2010

Resident Application deadline March 1, 2010
Resident Application deadline March 1, 2010

Bray resident and fellowship applications due March 1, 2010
Resident Application deadline March 1, 2010
Resident Application deadline March 1, 2010

The Bray is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the enrichment of the ceramic arts, located at 2915 Country Club Ave. in Helena, just 1/3 mile west of Spring Meadow Lake. Galleries are free and open to the public.

Contact us at 406/443-3502 or go to our web site at www.archiebray.org.

Call for artists and designers – One of Kind show and sale

The 2010 Christmas Show Application Deadline Is Fast Approaching!

The next One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale will run from November 25-December 5, 2010 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto.

Over 150,000 customers will visit the Show and shop directly from our 800 carefully selected exhibitors in search of everything from home decor and clothing to glass and ceramics – all artisan made.

If you would like to apply for the Christmas Show, please click here to download an application.

The deadline to apply is March 24, 2010.
Our Selection Committee will begin the jury process on March 24th and you will learn about the status of your application at the end of April 2010.

For more information please visit our website at www.oneofakindshow.com or contact
Catia Varricchio
at [email protected]
or call 416-960-4511.

We look forward to receiving
your application!

Call for entry: Art & Australia Contemporary Award

Closing date: 1 March 2010

The Art & Australia Contemporary Art Award is an acquisitive prize open to Australian and New Zealand artists who are within the first five years of their professional practice. Four artists are selected annually with their work featured on the back cover of Art & Australia, accompanied by a profile of their practice. One work from one of the four artists is then purchased for the Art & Australia collection.

For more info