call for entry: Identity in Clay

“IDENTITY IN CLAY”
On display September 4 – 26, 2020
Juried by Raven Halfmoon
Entries due December 30, 2019

The Clay Center of New Orleans seeks applicants for “Identity in Clay,” a juried group exhibition of ceramic work that investigates the existential question of “Who am I?” This exhibition will be on display September 4 – 26, 2020 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.

“Identity in Clay” is open to any type of ceramic work that addresses the concept of identity, which is commonly described as a sense of who people are, including how they think about themselves, the way they are viewed by the world, and the characteristics that define them.

Entries due December 30, 2019
Apply online via EntryThingy
Download prospectus (PDF)

www.nolaclay.org/calls-for-entries.html

call for entry: Last Call V

LAST CALL V

Handmade Ceramics for Storing, Pouring, & Sipping Fine Libations

2020 Juror: Naomi Clement

Now in its fifth year, LAST CALL is one of the most anticipated juried ceramics exhibitions by makers and collectors alike. This will be the second juried exhibition at our new location.

Last Call is an annual survey of contemporary ceramic vessels exploring the storage & service of fine libations. Open to pitchers, bottles, jugs, growlers, flasks, beer steins, wine goblets, cups, shots, flights, ice buckets, liquor sets, etc.

The exhibition is open to every type of clay, temperature, and atmosphere. 

Companion Gallery will be printing a full color catalog, hosting an opening gallery reception, and the entire exhibition will be available for sale online.

Find the full details HERE.

residency opportunity: The Crows Nest (Australia)

Creative Spaces in collaboration with Sunshine Coast Council is excited to launch The Crows Nest Artist in Residence. Perched atop the Maroochy Sailing Club, the Crows Nest is a small space with views out across Maroochy River towards Mt Coolum. Situated on beautiful Chambers Island, accessed via a footbridge, this new creative studio could be yours, free for up to three months.

The space would suit writers, digital and fine artists and creatives with a lighter footprint. It can accommodate one person looking for inspiration and solitude or a collective of two looking to collaborate in paradise.

To apply, email [email protected] with the following:

  •  A brief description of your practice
  •  Links to examples of your work

And answer:

  • Where do you currently practice?
  • What is your connection to the Sunshine Coast?
  • Why would you like access to The Crows Nest and what ideas would you like to explore here?
  • How long (up to three months) would you intend to base yourself here?
  • Do you have preferred timing?

EOI open year-round. Successful applicants will be notified.

A steering committee will convene quarterly to select residents.

In exchange for this space, you may be asked to contribute to a public outcome such as workshops, open studio, exhibition or interview.

Find more info HERE.

call for entry: Off Center

Since the first ceramics were created, like Venus of Dolní Věstonice, before 25,000 BCE and pottery vessels that were discovered in Jiangxi, China, which date back to 18,000 BC, people have been fascinated with clay. Northern California has a rich history of talented ceramic artists from Rob Arneson to Manuel Neri.  Blue Line Arts is excited to showcase the innovation of ceramic techniques and vision from around the world during this annual show.  Ceramic artists who want to share their vision of ceramic art are encouraged to apply.

Judge

TBD

Important Dates
Deadline to enter: March 20th, 2020
Exhibition Dates: May 2nd- June 13th, 2020
Artist Notification: March 28th, 2020
Shipping deadline of work to Blue Line Arts: April 19th, 2020
Hand deliver work to Blue Line Arts: April 26th or April 27th from 10 to 3pm
Opening Reception: May 16th, 2020 From 5 pm- 8:30 pm

Pick up unsold work from Blue Line Arts: June 14th and 15th, from 10 am -3 pm

Eligibility

  • Open to artists everywhere!
  • All artwork must be original and completed within the last two years
  • Artwork cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts
  • All 2-D works must be ready to hang
  • All artwork must be for sale
  • Accepted artwork that differs significantly from image in online submission will be disqualified
  • No accepted entry may be withdrawn or sold outside of the exhibition prior to the closing date
  • Blue Line Arts handles all sales transactions. Non-member artists receive a 50% commission from all gallery sales and members receive a 60% commission
  • Size limitations
    • Art must be able to enter through the doors with a clearance of 94”h x 91”w
    • Ceilings in the gallery are 10 feet high
    • Nothing over 60 lbs will be accepted
  • All artwork images must be renamed in the following format:
    • LastNameFirstName_ArtworkTitle
  • The artist is responsible to pay for all shipping and should have a prepaid label from FedEx or UPS (No US Mail)  for return of artwork.

ENTRY FEES

There is a non-refundable entry fee for Off Center show of $35; there is a $5/image fee for every additional image upload.

Application Requirements: Applicants must apply using the form on the Blue Line Arts website, http://www.bluelinearts.org/call-to-artists. You must be 18 years or older to apply.

Questions: If you have any questions about submissions, please contact Blue Line Arts staff during open hours at (916) 783-4117 or email [email protected]

www.bluelinearts.org/off-center-2020

call for entry: Craft Nouveau

An international fine craft competition featuring handcrafted items, to include everything from furniture, elegant vases and jewelry boxes to wall hangings, pottery and sculpture made by hand from glass, clay, wood, metal, fiber and more.

Juror: Holly Jerger

Cash Award Prizes
1st Place $1,500

2nd Place $1000

3rd Place $750

4th Place: $500

People’s Choice: $350

A full color catalog of the show will be available for purchase.

Juror: Holly Jerger
Holly Jerger is the exhibitions curator at Craft Contemporary (formerly Craft & Folk Art Museum) in Los Angeles, CA. Since 2015, she has organized or co-organized numerous exhibitions at Craft Contemporary, including Chapters: Book Arts in Southern California, Gronk’s Theater of Paint, Betye Saar: Keepin’ it Clean, and Melting Point: Movements in Contemporary Clay. Prior to her appointment as exhibitions curator, Jerger served as senior curator of public engagement (2005-2014), developing 90 programs annually. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ball State University, Indiana, and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she also taught. She has served on the boards of the Museum Educators of Southern California (MESC) and the Los Angeles Printmaking Society.

Exhibition Designer: Kelly Bennet
Kelly Bennett is the Chief Preparator at UC Berkley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, and the Principal and owner of Art Pro Net. Kelly brings her over 15 years of experience to designing the layout of and overseeing installation of the Craft Nouveau Exhibition.  She holds a Master of Arts in Arts Management from SUNY and previously served as the Exhibitions Manager for the Asian Art Museum.

Important Dates

Deadline to enter: November 14, 2019

Exhibition Dates: January 3 – March 7, 2020

Notification: November 21, 2019

Shipping deadline of work to Blue Line Arts: December 28, 2019

Hand deliver work to Blue Line Arts: December 29th or 30th, 2019

Opening Reception: January 18, 2020, 4 – 8 pm

Closing Reception: February 15, 2020, 4 – 8 pm

Pick up unsold work from Blue Line Arts: March 8th or 9th, from 10 am to 3 pm

Eligibility

● Open to artists everywhere: national and international

● All artwork must be original and completed within the last two years

● Artwork cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts

● All wall pieces must be ready to hang

● All artwork must be for sale

● Accepted artwork that differs significantly from the image in online submission will be disqualified

● No accepted entry may be withdrawn or sold outside of the exhibition prior to the closing date

● Blue Line Arts handles all sales transactions. Non-member artists receive a 50% commission from all gallery sales and members receive a 60% commission

● Size limitations: art must be able to enter through the doors with a clearance of 94”h x 91”w. Ceilings in the gallery are 10 feet high. No work over 60 lbs will be accepted.

● The artist is responsible to pay for all shipping and should have a prepaid label from FedEx or UPS (No US Mail) for the return of artwork. Please mark the outside of your box with your last name in bold letters.

● All shipping of fragile art must be packed as in this link. Please visit: https://www.fedex.com/downloads/shared/packagingtips/howtopack.pdf

Entry Fees: There is a non-refundable entry fee of $45 for the By Hand show. This initial fee covers 3 image uploads; there is a $5 fee for every additional image upload.

Application Requirements: Applicants must apply using the form on the Call for Entry (CAFE) website. You must be 18 years or older to apply.

Questions: If you have any questions about submissions, please contact Blue Line Arts staff during open hours at (916) 783-4117 or email [email protected]

www.bluelinearts.org/international-fine-craft-2019