call for submissions: Centre Materia

by | Aug 7, 2016 | Uncategorized

Deadline: October 15, 2016

This call for proposals is open to professional artists/craftspersons
from the province of Quebec, from Canada and from abroad, whose
practice is tied to fine crafts through the techniques or material they
use. Their works must emerge from significant research and go beyond the
traditional functions of the objects. Materia also invites exhibition
curators and organisations to submit innovating projects devoted to the
advancement of fine crafts.

> About Materia

Content of the proposal for Artists/Craftspersons

  • Project description (500 words max.)
  • Artistic approach (250 words max.)
  • Recent resume (3 pages max.)
  • A visual file including 5 to 10 good-quality recent images (2300-pixel wide min.)
  • A descriptive list of the images (title, date, material, dimensions, photo credit for each piece)
  • Any other relevant document (examples: sketch, technical specifications, press review)

Content of the proposal for Exhibition curators/Organisations

  • Project description (500 words max.)
  • Resume of the curator or the organisation (3 pages max.)
  • Resume of the artists/craftspersons (3 pages max.)
  • A visual file including about 3 images of recent works by each participating artist (2300-pixel wide min.)
  • A descriptive list of the images (title, date, material, dimensions, photo credit for each piece)
  • Any other relevant document (examples: sketch, technical specifications, press review)

General Information 
Clearly identify the category in which you belong: emerging artist,
mid-career artist, established artist, exhibition curator or
organisation.

Send your proposal by email no later than October 15, 2016, 11:59 p.m., at [email protected].
You will receive an email confirming that your proposal has been
successfully submitted. Incomplete proposals or submissions after the
deadline will be discarded.

Virtual tour of the exhibition space
Plan of the exhibition space

Selection criteria

  • Technical mastery
  • Innovation
  • Artistic approach
  • Project originality
  • Project relevance

Information: Ève Préfontaine, Coordinator, 418 524-0354 ext. 249

call for entry: Upcoming events @ Clay Arts Vegas

by | Jul 30, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

 
Las
Vegas Nevada’s Clay Arts Vegas is pleased to host “WHAT GOES BUMP IN
THE NIGHT 2016” a national juried art exhibition, June 30 – August 28, 2016
in the Victor F. Keen Gallery, at Clay Arts Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“WHAT GOES BUMP IN THE NIGHT 2016” will feature works created from
mostly (80%) ceramic. Work should focus on the scary, bizarre, creepy,
eerie, dark, unexplained and frightening; Work can be sculptural or
functional.
 
Application Deadline: August 26, 2016
. Participation is open to all artists 18 years of age or older living
in the United States and Canada. 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:
Robert Lawarre III
First Prize $300
Second Prize $100
Prospectus:

The
cup maybe the most intimate of ceramic objects. We caress it in our
hands, raise it to our delicate lips and imbibe the fluid of life. Be
part of our first juried show of 2017 and have your cup seen in Las
Vegas. Tall, small,tea bowl or handle each cup is a work of art created
to entice the soul of the drinker. Guest Juror is Nolan Baumgartner with
CAV’s Peter Jakubowski. Entries need to be received by 12/16/2016. Best of show cash award $200. Show runs February 2 till 26 2017. entry Fee $35 for up to 3 entries $10 additional entries up to five total www.clayartsvegas.com for prospectus application and payment
Juror Nolan Baumgartner
First Prize $200

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                            702-375-4147
            1511 S Main Street | Las Vegas | NV | 89104
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call for entry: A National Juried and Invitational Cup Show

by | Jul 24, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

October 1, 2016 – November 20, 2016

Presented by the Shaped Clay Society at Syracuse University and Gandee Gallery in Fabius, NY.

The Shaped Clay Society is the student run clay club at Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY. It provides professional development through local, national and international experiences in the field of ceramic arts. Shaped Clay is committed to giving its members the necessary tools and experiences to successfully take their art into the communities of the world.

The Gandee Gallery specializes in handmade objects and fine art, with a particular focus on sculptural and utilitarian ceramics. The gallery exhibits regionally and nationally established artists, as well as many emerging talents. The Gandee Gallery is owned and operated by Jen Gandee, an actively exhibiting ceramic artist and educator.

We are proud to announce this years juror is David MacDonald! 
David
MacDonald received his degree in Art Education from Hampton University.
After receiving his MFA from University of Michigan, he joined the
faculty of the School of Art and Design at Syracuse University, where he
taught for 37 years till his retirement in 2008. He is now a Professor
Emeritus. He continues to live and work in Syracuse, NY.
 
Eligibility

Open to all residents of the United States of America.

Entries

$25 for up to 5 entries.

Cups must be made primarily of clay. The idea of cup may be interpreted freely.

Work may not exceed 12 inches in any direction.

Work may not exceed 20 pounds.

All exhibited work must be for sale.

A 50% commission will be taken on all sales.

Selected pieces must be available for the duration of the exhibition.

Substitutions for accepted work will not be allowed.

Shipping and Insurance

The artist is responsible for the shipping and insurance of the work to the gallery. Gandee Gallery will be responsible for insurance during the exhibition and return shipping of unsold works.

Documentation

Gandee Gallery reserves the right to photograph all works displayed in the exhibition. These images may be used for documentation, sales, promotion and publicity.

Awards

CLAYSCAPES Pottery in Syracuse, NY along with the Shaped Clay Society will be sponsoring awards of up to $500.

Important Dates

May 26: Online application available on Slideroom

August 19: Online application closes

August 30: Notification begins via e-mail

September 15: Work due to Gandee Gallery

October 1: Show opens at Gandee Gallery and Online.

November 20: Show Closes.

Contact Information:

Jen Gandee

Gandee Gallery

[email protected]

315-416-6339

or

Maria Spiess

Shaped Clay Society

[email protected]

Please follow the link for more information: http://www.gandeegallery.com/2016/04/the-almighty-cup-2/#more-2211

call for entry: LEAP awards

by | Jul 13, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

A call for entries will begin on July 1, 2016 for the 2017 Lydon
Emerging Artist Program (LEAP). LEAP is a Store feature that recognizes
exceptional emerging talent in the contemporary craft field and provides
opportunities for early career artists to bring their artwork to the
consumer market. Established in 2007 in honor of SCC Director of
Exhibitions Kate Lydon’s 20-years of service, the program showcases one
winner and six finalists. The winner
will receive a $1000 cash prize and have their work featured, marketed,
and sold in The Store for one year, beginning January 2017. In addition
to the prize-winning artist, each of the six finalists will have their
work featured and sold in 2-month intervals throughout 2017. 

LEAP is open to exceptionally talented artists who are in the early
stages of their careers. “Emerging” artists may have had some
professional experience (i.e., exhibitions, sales, publications, etc.)
but not yet have established reputations. Artists must work in craft
media and are asked to submit 6 images, a resume, a statement, support
materials, and a $25 application fee to SCC by September 30, 2016.

The selection review committee for LEAP will include guest juror
Brigitte Martin, creator and Editor-in-Chief of crafthaus, Janet McCall,
Executive Director at SCC, Kate Lydon, Director of Exhibitions at SCC,
and Megan Crowell, Asst. Director of Retail Operations at SCC.

http://contemporarycraft.org/opportunities/artist-opportunities/