call for artists: College Collective

Artwork by Niick Weddell

Open to all ceramicists in BFA or MFA programs, or alumni within 2
years of graduation, College Collective showcases the best in college
ceramics, book arts, and photography. The ceramic work is juried by Ben
Carter, of the Red Clay Rambler podcast. www.carterpottery.com

Entry Deadline: April 7, 2017

Submit online at https://www.rochesterarts.org/college-collective/

call for artists: Danish Art Foundation ~ International Research Visit – Crafts and Design

Who may apply?

Art / craft / design mediation professionals from abroad such as:
  • curators,
  • critics,
  • academic researchers,
  • journalists
  • etc.
may apply for funding for travel to and accommodation in Denmark.
Students and design schools may not apply.
Craftsmen and designers may only apply, if they can
document significant curatorial or other above mentioned  professional
experience.
The research programme is primarily aimed at
applicants who already have contacts on the Danish art scene or
candidates who wish to develop a project involving specific Danish
artists or institutions. Applicants must be able to organise meetings
with institutions/craftsmen/designers and studio visits on their own.
Please note: The Danish Arts Foundation is obliged to publish the names of all applicants.

Purpose of the program

  • To provide
    art/craft/design mediation professionals from abroad with the
    opportunity to acquire an insight into the contemporary Danish craft and
    design scene.
  • To strengthen networking and dialogue between the Danish and international craft and design scenes.

Full details here: http://www.kunst.dk/english/funding/subsidies/tilskud/international-research-visit-crafts-and-design/

call for entry: For Minnesota Ceramic Artists

We are proud to announce a recent two-year grant from the Jerome
Foundation in support of Northern Clay Center’s 2017 and 2018 Jerome
Ceramic Artist Project Grant programs. The Ceramic Artist Project Grant
program, in existence since 1990, supports Minnesota ceramic artists at
relatively early stages in their careers, as they accomplish short-term,
specific objectives. The program will provide three grants of $6,000
each in 2017 – 2018 for projects to take place between April 1 and
December 31, 2017 and 2018.

Elizabeth Pechacek

Elizabeth Pechacek

Projects may include, but are not limited to: experimenting with new
techniques and materials; working or studying with a mentor; purchasing
equipment to facilitate an aesthetic or technical investigation;
providing studio time, studio rental, supplies, and technical support;
collaborations between ceramic artists and artists working in other
media; and pursuing education, exhibition, or travel opportunities.

An exhibition of work produced during the grant period will take
place at Northern Clay Center at the conclusion of the grant.
Additionally, recipients will provide a brief image talk about their
work in conjunction with the exhibition.

Apply online here: https://www.northernclaycenter.org/artist-services/artist-fellowships/jerome-ceramic-artist-project-grant

For more information, contact Jill Foote-Hutton at [email protected] or 612.339.8007 x314.

call for entry: Manninggham Victorian Ceramic Art Award 2017

The
Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award was established by Manningham
Council in 2009 to support Victorian studio ceramics and acknowledge the
special place that ceramics has in the Manningham region.
The
biennial acquisitive award and accompanying exhibition celebrates the
best in contemporary Victorian ceramic art practice from across the
state. Works acquired through the award form part of the Manningham Art
Collection and are subsequently displayed in public buildings throughout
the municipality, as well as regularly featuring in Manningham Art
Gallery exhibitions.

Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award 2017

Major Award $10,000
Merit Award Acquisitions up to $4,000
Entries for the 2017 award will open soon.
The 2017 award will be judged by Janet DeBoos.
You may enter up to three individual artworks. Each artwork entry costs $30.
Entrants
are required to submit up to three high resolution images per artwork
entry (min. recommended – jpg or tiff; 300dpi; 1920 x 1080pixels).

Key Dates:

Entries Open: Soon
Entries Close: Monday 26 June
Finalists Notified and Announced: Friday 14 July
Finalists Exhibition Opening: Wednesday 16 August
Finalists Exhibition Closes: Saturday 23 September

Past Winners and Acquisitions

The
Manningham Art Collection includes almost thirty ceramic artworks
acquired through the Award since 2009, representing some of the best
contemporary ceramic work in Victoria. View a full list of past winners and acquisitions.

www.manningham.vic.gov.au/manningham-victorian-ceramic-art-awards