Call for entry: Beyond the Brickyard

Beyond the Brickyard

We are pleased to be holding our sixth annual international call for entries, Beyond the Brickyard.
The selected works will be exhibited at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena. MT, January 2014.

This year’s exhibition will be juried by 2013 Voulkos Fellow Tony Marsh.

To apply please read specifications and click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Specifications
  1. The competition is open internationally to ceramic artists 18 years of age or older.
  2. Artists may submit up to 3 works for
    consideration, and up to 2 images of each piece (one complete photo
    plus one detail or alternate angle).
  3. All artwork must be available for sale and available during the time of exhibition.
  4. The artwork exhibited must be the same piece(s) submitted for consideration.
  5. Submitted artwork must not exceed 36” in any direction.
  6. The artwork entered should be
    prepared for professional display and not so fragile as to be
    potentially dangerous to the work or others when
    shipped/displayed/handled with reasonable care.
  7. Artists are responsible for cost of
    shipping selected work(s) to the Archie Bray Foundation (ABF). Artists
    are responsible for their own insurance for shipping to ABF and during
    the time that artwork resides there. ABF will assume cost and shipping
    insurance for the return of any unsold work.
  8. For good image quality and a fast upload, your image files should be sized at and no larger than
    1800 x 1800 pixels at 72 dpi (approximately 6″ x 6″ at 300 dpi)
Applying
Submissions to Beyond the Brickyard will only be
accepted online. By clicking on the link at the bottom of the page you
will be taken to Slideroom.com which will allow you to register and
upload your images. 
Submissions can be edited and are not
officially submitted until you choose the “Complete Submission” tab and
enter your payment method.
Submissions must be received online by midnight  MST, September 16, 2013.
Entry Fee
The cost of entering Beyond the Brickyard is $35 USD for up to 3 works.
All major credit cards are accepted.

Awards
From the successful entrants, two awards will be selected:
Juror’s Choice Award: $400
Director’s Choice Award: $400
People’s Choice Award: $100

Sales Commission
Artists will receive 55% commission of their work sold during exhibition, while ABF will retain 45%.
Exhibition Schedule
By applying all applicants agree to the following schedule if selected to exhibit:

Applications due September 16, 2013
Entrants notified of jury results by email no later than October 31, 2013 
Work to be received by Archie Bray Foundation by December 14, 2013
Work exhibited in Beyond the Brickyard,  January 2014

Questions about your application?
     For technical support please contact [email protected]
     For questions about submission information please contact [email protected]
Your completed application must be received on or before September 16, 2013.
BTB apply today

Call for artists: The DO GOOD-MJ Wood Memorial Short-Term Residency

The DO
GOOD-MJ Wood Memorial Short-Term Residency is an underwritten residency
intended to support ceramic artists who wish to develop a body of work
with a socially-conscious spirit and a strong sense of community
engagement. Through a competitive application process one candidate
per year will be selected to work at the Red Lodge Clay Center Studios
with a full waiver of the residency fee. An additional stipend may be
available for selected projects to assist with travel and/or production
costs during residency.

Dates of residency: Any time between December 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014

The
ceramics studio is located approximately six miles north of Red Lodge, 463 Two
Mile Bridge Road. A form of transportation is necessary for the duration of the
residency. Resident artists have 24-hour access to the ceramics studio. For
more detailed information on material needs and studio equipment please contact
the Red Lodge Clay Center (406)446-3993 or Andrea Moon,
[email protected]
The application deadline is September 2, 2013.

– See more at: http://craftcouncil.org/event/do-good-social-practice-residency-red-lodge-clay-center#sthash.FFSQzJjz.dpuf

Call for Entry: Potworks

Deadline: July 25, 2013
Pottery
is an integral part of human existence around the world.  As long as
2,000 years ago pots were being made in Alberta.  The province’s current
clay scene features a rich array of classic, innovative and
experimental work by studio potters. This exhibition is looking to
highlight Alberta ceramic artists who create tableware or ceramic pieces
related to cooking, dining and celebration. Help us set the table with
your place settings, serving trays, salad bowls, drinking sets, baking/cooking pieces and more!
You can read the full call here: http://www.albertacraft.ab.ca/acc-calls-for-entry/
ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL
780-488-6611
10186 – 106 Street NW, Edmonton, AB

call for entry: Studio 550 1st Annual Cup Show & Sale

GUEST JURIED BY MOLLY HATCH
November 9-January 8
For PDF Application click here.

Studio
550 is accepting entries of functional ceramic work that is made for
drinking. All work must be functional, but may include cups, steins,
mugs, tumblers, sets, yunomis, tea bowls, and many more. We hope to make
this an annual international exhibit of great ceramic works of art for
your daily life.
The show will be open just in time for the holiday rush.  All pieces must be for sale and must be functional.
September 25, 2013: Application ARRIVE BY deadline for electronic or hard copy entries
October 7, 2013: Notification begins via email
October 23-30, 2013: Work arrives at gallery
November 9, 2013 – 6-8 PM: Opening Reception
January 8, 2013: Exhibition closes

STUDIO 550 ARTS CENTER
550 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
603.232.5597
[email protected]
www.550arts.com

call for artists: Toronto Art Expo

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NEW! Emerging Artists at the Toronto Art Expo April 10th to 14th 2014

The
Toronto Art Expo returns for its 12th year to the foremost venue for
art in Toronto, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre – style, elegance.
This is a show that art connoisseurs anticipate all year. It brings the
best in Canadian and international art from both juried and invited
artists and also from an increasing number of galleries presenting the
world’s leading-edge art forms. On top of the most intense promotional
campaign of any art exhibition we bring to the Expo the business of art
by sponsoring major international art galleries and houses to attend and
contribute to this fair’s reputation as one of the major art trade
destinations in North America.
New
this year are opportunities for emerging artists to participate in this
major event. Call for details or see under Participate….Independent
on website.

Link to 2013 ad campaign:
www.torontoartexpo.com/2013/TORONTOARTEXPO2013adcampaign.pdf

Website info: www.torontoartexpo.com
Contact: [email protected]
Tel: 416 265-6988
Toll-free: 1 866 228-4238

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