by Carole Epp | Feb 5, 2020 | call for entry
Sandy Spring Museum, along with co-sponsors Judith Davis, Baltimore Clayworks, District Clay and Montgomery Potters, will honor the life and work of Malcolm Davis (1937 – 2011) with juried exhibition Inspired by Malcolm: A Passion for Shino. Artists are asked to include five images of at least three ceramic pieces, along with a brief artist’s statement that specifically addresses their use of Shino in the particular work submitted.
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by Carole Epp | Dec 23, 2019 | call for entry
The annual ICAN Juried Exhibition at NCECA is back for its 10th year in 2020. ICAN hosts a juried exhibition of its members’ ceramic artwork to be presented at the annual NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) conference. The event attracts approximately 6,000 ceramic potters, sculptors, collectors, students, teachers, gallery owners, industry leaders, and other prominent leaders and makers in the field. This is an excellent opportunity for ICAN members to show their work in person to who’s who in the field.
This year’s members-only, juried exhibition theme is the teapot! All functional and sculptural teapots can be submitted! This year’s juror is Katie Sleyman, acquisitions and content editor of Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated.
In addition to the winning entries being displayed at NCECA, each piece will be showcased on the ICAN website for the remainder of the 2020 year. With your ICAN membership, you have a chance to share your work with the world!
Juror: Katie Sleyman, acquisitions and content editor of Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated
Juror’s Biography:
Katie Sleyman studied ceramics at the University of Mary Washington, where she graduated with a BA in studio art. Two years in the post-baccalaureate program at the University of Arkansas focused her studio practice and gave her the opportunity to work as a studio technician and instructor at a local community arts center. After completing her MFA in ceramics at Ohio University, Katie joined the editorial staff and currently works as acquisitions and content editor for Ceramics Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated, and Ceramic Recipes.
Outside of the office, Katie spends time making work in her home studio. Generally, projects are kept contained to the spare bedroom, but occasionally, to the dismay of her partner and cat, they spill over into other spaces. She enjoys watching competitive baking shows, exploring Columbus, and learning new crafts (most recently, small metals).
by Carole Epp | Dec 12, 2019 | call for entry
Ceramic Competition & Invitational
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts hosts a juried ceramic competition every two years. The competition is open to all artists who are residents of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. All work completed within the last two years, both functional and sculptural, is eligible.
April 17, 2020 – June 28, 2020
The 23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition
Juror: Jo Lauria, Los Angeles, CA
Jo Lauria is a Los Angeles-based curator, writer, and educator who received her curatorial training at The Los Angeles County Museum of Art. She is a specialist in the fields of design, craft, and decorative arts, with particular emphasis on modern and contemporary studio ceramics.
Lauria is the organizer of several national touring exhibitions as well as author of numerous publications: biographies that chart the lives and work of contemporary designers and craft artists; and survey books that chronicle major movements in the field. Most recently she received the American Ceramic Circle Book Award for Ralph Bacerra: Exquisite Beauty. Currently she is a contributing writer to Ornament Magazine, Mentor Faculty of Otis College of Art and Design, and Adjunct Curator of the American Museum of Ceramic Art (California).
Enter the competition HERE.
Entry Deadline is January 30, 2020.
April 12, 2019 – July 7, 2019
San Angelo Ceramic Invitational Exhibition (non-competition year)
The 2019 San Angelo Ceramic Invitational Exhibit featured the work of six Texas ceramic artists: Alejandra Almuelle, Mary Fischer, Angela Gallia, Linda Gossett, Shikha Joshi, and Kym Owens.
www.samfa.org/ceramic-competition
by Carole Epp | Dec 12, 2019 | call for entry
ASLD invites artists working in ceramic arts to participate in our national juried biennial exhibition in the fine art of dining. We are accepting digital submissions using callforentry.org. Open to artists 18 years and older who live and work in the United States. Entry fee is $30 for up to 5 digital images; membership is not required to submit. Please contact our staff for any questions about the submission process.
Juror: Liz Zlot Summerfield
SUBMIT: October 1, 2019–January 19, 2020
PREVIEW PARTY: April 16, 2020
EXHIBITION: April 17–May 22, 2020
ABOUT THE JUROR
Liz Zlot Summerfield grew up in Northern California as a child of both an entrepreneur and a lover of the arts. Both parents instilled a determination and confidence in her that she could succeed at anything she worked towards.
She attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis to complete her Masters of Fine Arts in 2004. Since graduation, she has lived and worked as a studio artist in Bakersville, North Carolina with her husband and glass artist, Scott Summerfield. They share a large outbuilding that houses each of their studios and a showroom for their work. She has been an instructor and visiting artist at numerous clay facilities, colleges, and universities. She exhibits and sells her work nationally through exhibitions, galleries, and fine craft shows.
Her work resides in various permanent collections. She has been featured and on the cover of Ceramics Monthly and Clay Times magazine. She has also written several articles and created an instructional DVD produced by Ceramics Arts Daily featuring her ceramic process and her work.
In 2018 she co-created the Red Handed Symposium, a conference solely devoted to low-fire earthenware enthusiasts.
by Carole Epp | Dec 12, 2019 | call for entry
The Missouri Western State University Clay Guild is sponsoring the National Ceramic Exhibition titled Twin Cups. The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and older residing in the U.S. Submitted artworks may be either functional or sculptural representations of a pair of cups, mugs, or drinking vessels, etc. A $30.00 jury fee entitles each artist to submit a maximum of three entries (each entry consisting of a set of two). Artworks must have been completed within the last two years.
Awards:
$500 – Best of Show
$200 – 1st Place
$100 – 2nd Place
Awards will be selected at the sole discretion of the juror.
Juror: Becky Lloyd
My work uses a centuries old technique called sgraffito to create very intricate patterns and designs. Each piece of hand thrown porcelain is coated with a black terra sigillata slip. I then use a very sharp knife to cut into the slip to expose the white porcelain underneath. This technique allows me to indulge in my passion for design and challenge my skills at the same time.
Over the last few years my work has become more personal. A refuge. An expression of beauty, love and grief all at the same time. I have always had a keen interest in ancient civilizations and the incredible art they produced. Those ancient worlds hold endless inspiration for me and always will. But I am now looking inside myself. Searching. Searching for what I have lost. In late April of 2014, Steve my husband, partner in clay and life passed away unexpectedly of an undiagnosed heart condition. This man that I spent over 26 years of my life with was everything to me. He was always my biggest fan but I now know he was also my biggest inspiration. A true artist. An amazing potter. Never have I worked in the studio without him by my side. The pots we made together were an expression of the love we had for each other and our work. I cannot help but reflect on what was. It has shaped my life to what it is. Moving forward is inevitable, but in looking back and remembering I am carrying along memories and ideas of all that we had together. Now I must look inside and find the courage and grace to continue what Steve and I started together so long ago. Steve will always be in every piece I make and every piece I decorate. How could it be any other way?
Becky Lloyd – Cups
Calendar:
| January 18, 2020 |
Online Submission Deadline |
| January 18, 2020 |
Postmark for 30.00 Jury Fee |
| February 3, 2020 |
Acceptance Notification |
| February 12, 2020 |
Shipped Artwork Due to Gallery (artwork may be hand-delivered between 10am-4pm) |
| February 18-21, 2020 |
Installation of Exhibition |
| February 21, 2020 |
Exhibition Opens – Reception: 6pm-8pm |
| March 20, 2020 |
Exhibition Closes |
| April 2, 2020 |
Return of Artwork and Pick-Up of Hand-Delivered Artwork between 10 am – 4 pm |
Eligibility: Open to all ceramic artists 18 years and older residing in the U.S. Artworks must have been completed within the last two years. Submitted work may be either functional or sculptural representations of a pair of cups, mugs, or drinking vessels, etc. The $30.00 jury fee entitles each artist to submit a maximum of three entries (each entry consisting of a set of two).
Media: All works must be primarily ceramic. Mixed media works will be accepted only if clay comprises at least 50% of the artwork. The juror will make all final determinations.
Digital Images Submission: Images should be submitted in JPG format. Size images to 1920 pixels on the longest side at 300 dpi. Images should be named using the following format: First Initial_Last Name_ Submission #.JPG (example: J_Smith_1.JPG)
The MWSU Clay Guild reserves the right to use submitted images of artwork for publicity, documentation, education, and promotion. CD’s will not be returned.
Entry Fee: $30.00 for three entries (each entry consists of 2 pieces). After submitting your application online, your screen should display a print page (you will also receive an email). Please print the page and send it with your check to complete the registration process to:
David Harris
MWSU Clay Guild – Twin Cups: National Ceramics Exhibition 2018
Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64507
Sales: The Clay Guild will take a 25% commission on sales made during the exhibition.
Rules: All accepted work must remain for the duration of the show. Submission of the entry form signifies the artist’s understanding and acceptance of the rules of the exhibit.
Opening: Exhibition opens February 21, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will be held in the Potter Fine Arts Gallery located on the Missouri Western State University campus. All artists are invited to attend.
Shipping: Artists are responsible for shipping their work to and from the MWSU Potter Fine Arts Gallery and insuring it while in transit. Shipped entries must be securely packed (No Styrofoam Peanuts) and sent in substantial reusable containers. Double boxing is strongly recommended. Accepted works should arrive at the gallery no later than February 12, 2020
Return Shipping: Artists must provide a pre-paid return shipping label for the return of unsold items.. Artwork left with the gallery more than 30 days after the close of the exhibition, without return arrangements, will be deemed abandoned and become the property of the MWSU Clay Guild to do with as they will.
Ship Selected Work To:
MWSU Clay Guild – Twin Cups: National Ceramics Exhibition 2018
Potter Fine Arts Gallery
Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64507
1-816-271-4282
Liability: Every reasonable precaution will be taken during receiving, installing, exhibition, and return of work, but the MWSU Clay Guild, its members, volunteers, and Missouri Western State University will assume no responsibility for loss or damage incurred. Artists must carry their own insurance.
Online Entry Form: MWSU Clay Guild – Twin Cups National Ceramics Exhibition
Prospectus: Twin Cups Prospectus.PDF
Questions: email: [email protected] or David Harris at [email protected]
