call for entry: The 2014 Indigenous Ceramic Art Award (ICAA)

The 2014 Indigenous Ceramic Art Award
(ICAA) applications are now open and Indigenous ceramic artists
from across Australia are encouraged to apply.

The ICAA encourages and stimulates excellence in this sphere,
providing cultural exchange opportunities for Indigenous artists
from around Australia and regional Victoria. This biennial award
exhibition surveys current Indigenous ceramic art practise,
demonstrating current developments in the field, including
contemporary and traditional works. Established under the patronage
of acclaimed artist Dr Gloria Thanakupi Fletcher, this Award
celebrates and supports the rich and diverse use of the ceramic
medium by Indigenous artists and acknowledges the special industry
of ceramic art.  
SAM is a regional Art Museum with a unique focus. It
collects Australian ceramics from the 19th and 20th century and its
ceramic collection is one of the best in Australia. SAM’s
collection of Australian and International ceramics now spans over
3000 works. Due to the Indigenous Ceramic Art Award, SAM now
has a growing collection of contemporary Aboriginal ceramics.

An exciting public program of cultural activities also
accompanies the exhibition and typically includes: ceramic
workshops with artists, exhibition floor talks, ceramic workshops
for children, and ceramic workshops for Indigenous men and
women.

The prizes for the 2014 Indigenous Ceramic Art Award
are:

First Prize $20,000 Acquisitive
Second Prize $10,000 Acquisitive
Encouragement Award (for a Victorian artist) $3,000
Acquisitive

Please note below the following important dates;

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday 7th March
2014

ARTISTS ADVISED OF SELECTION Friday 28th
March 2014

DUE DATE FOR DELIVERY OF ART WORKS 5.00pm
Friday 25th April 2014

ANNOUNCEMENT AND OFFICIAL OPENING
Saturday 24th May 2014

CULTURAL PROGRAM WEEKEND Saturday 24th –
Sunday 25th May 2014

EXHIBITION DATES Friday 16th May – Sunday
10th August 2014

ARTWORKS DISPATCHED FOR RETURN TO ARTISTS
From Friday 29th August 2014

 
The Indigenous Ceramic Art Award is proudly supported by major
partners; Sir Andrew and Lady Fairley Foundation, Margaret Lawrence
Bequest and Mr Allan Myers AO QC, and sponsor S & J Rothfield
Family Fund. Shepparton Art Museum is proudly provided by Greater
Shepparton City Council.

a couple calls for entry for The Journal of Australian Ceramics

#clayselfie

Here’s a challenge!

Enter our CERAMIC SHOTS photographic competition for the April 2014 issue of The Journal of Australian Ceramics.
The best entries will be published, with the winner receiving a prize to the value of $200.
To participate in the #clayselfie competition:
1. Snap a selfie with one of your ceramic works, then post it to Instagram tagged #clayselfie.
2. Email the image to [email protected]; subject: #clayselfie;
attach the largest file you have of the same image along with your full
contact details, the photographer’s name (your name if it’s a true
selfie!), where and when the photo was taken.
… then wait and see if you win!
Entry deadline: Monday 17 February 2014

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Calling “emerging” potters, ceramic artists, writers and photographers …
The July issue of The Journal of Australian Ceramics (issue 53/2) has
as its focus: EMERGING ARTISTS, WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS (of ceramics
of course!).
I would love to hear from you if you would like to be
involved. Be as creative as you wish your ideas then email me
([email protected]).
Now is YOUR time to be featured in The JAC!

Cheers,
Vicki Grima
Editor, The Journal of Australian Ceramics
T: 1300 720 124
www.australianceramics.com
http://australianceramics.wordpress.com
E: [email protected]

call for entry: Clay? V

DEADLINE: Jan. 17, 2014

Kirkland Arts Center in Kirkland, Wa. is proud to present the fifth
installment of its biennial contemporary ceramics exhibition, Clay? V,
juried by University of Washington, School of Art Professors Doug Jeck,
Jamie Walker, and Akio Takamori. Clay? V explores the versatility of
clay as a medium of artistic expression. Showcasing a range of sizes,
scales, subject matter, and techniques,
the artwork of this exhibition is both a testament to the enduring
legacy of clay and future of the field.

All artists must apply using the online application link here: www.formstack.com/ forms/?1579070-swo2VngpWA. There is a $25 entry fee per artist and up to 3 pieces can be submitted for consideration.

Please submit images in .JPG format according to the instructions on
the application. All artists working with clay as a primary medium are
eligible. Schedule:

Friday, March 21:
Opening Reception, 6 – 8:30 p.m. March 22 – May 17: Exhibition Dates

QUESTIONS: Please contact Anna Braden at [email protected] or 425- 822-7161 x.102.

www.kirklandartscenter.org/?q=content/clay-v-exhibition-call-artists

call for entry: FIFTH WORLD’S CERAMIC TILE TRIENNIAL

 (elit-tile 2014) REGISTER TODAY !

MUSEO DE ARTE MODERNO(MAM) DE SANTO DOMINGO
INAUGURACION 14 11 14 ( NOVIEMBRE 14 2014)

Igneri Foundation, the Ceramic Tile World Triennials organizer, invites
you to learn more about this fascinating event and to participate.

elit-tile is an event by invitation, unique in the world of ceramic tile.

Register with us and have the opportunity to be evaluated by our selection commitee.

Within 30 days of registration, a formal invitation will be send by email in case you are selected to participate.

Register for elit-tile 2014 and enter to the fascinating world of ceramic tile.

In order to register, please send an email at
[email protected] including the following information.

  • Country
  • Full name
  • Curriculum

Privacy policy

1. We will keep your information confidential, it will not be used with
any other purposes than evaluate your participation at elit-tile.

2. Registration is free, we will never require any financial information.

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DATELINE TO SEND THE TILE APRIL 30 2014….REGISTER FIRST