by Carole Epp | May 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
Since its inception in 2006, Gaffa Gallery has provided a creative space for emerging and established artists and designers. As an integral part of its move to Sydney’s CBD, Gaffa will open the
doors to a dedicated Jewellery and Object retail store. At present we are looking for Jewellers, Ceramists, Glass Artists and Object makers to be represented in the retail store. We aim to showcase remarkable and exciting work, with a strong
emphasis placed on quality craftsmanship, innovation and interesting
design. If you are interested in having your wares showcased in our retail outlet, feel free to tell us a little more about yourself and your practice. Please provide the following:
- A brief bio (200 words)
- A ONE page CV
- Images of your work (max 5 images)
- Along with a word document of captions details (title, materials and retail prices).
- NB. Please make sure the size of your attachments does not exceed a total of 1MB.
Contact: Zoe Brand at [email protected] – 02 9283 4273 For more information about gaffa or the retail store please feel free to contact either Kelly Robson (Initiative Director) at [email protected] or Zoe Brand (Retail
Manager) at [email protected].
Gaffa www.gaffa.com.au PH: (+61) 02 9283 4273 281 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD, NSW 2000
Gallery hours Mon-Fri 11-6 Sat 11-5 Sun and Public Holidays closed
by Carole Epp | May 18, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Call for Enteries
Closing date: 23 July 2010
Ballarat Art Gallery Ballarat
Call for entries for The Clunes Ceramic Award is a national award, is now open to all artists. The Clunes Ceramics Award is an acquisition prize with the winning entry for 2010 becoming part of Art Gallery of Ballarat’s permanent collection. The works of the 50 finalists will be exhibited in the historic town of Clunes at a variety of venues.
11 September to 3 October 2010 At a Glance
- The Clunes Ceramics Award: $5,000
- The People’s Choice Award: $1,000
- Shortlist of 50 finalists
- All works are for sale
- Entries close on Friday, 23rd July, 2010
See all the details here.
by Carole Epp | May 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
The Guest Artist-in-Residence program is open to any artist whose primary medium is clay. Since 1992 the Clay Studio’s Guest Artist-in-Residence program has hosted artists from over thirty five countries including Anquilla, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, The Czech Republic, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Sweden, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Wales, and the United States. The Guest Artist-in-Residence Program provides:
- a 12 x 12 ft. studio on The Clay Studio’s third floor
- an apartment across the street
- a materials and firing stipend of up to $200
- and a $500 a month living stipend.
Residencies vary from 4 to 8 weeks, but both shorter and longer residencies have occurred to accommodate an artist’s schedule or to allow for a larger project. Some technical assistance is provided, but this program is designed for artists to work independently. MORE INFO >> Please call Artistic Director Jeff Guido at 215.925.3453 x18 or email [email protected] if you have any further questions about a residency at The Clay Studio. Download an application [PDF, 49K]
by Carole Epp | May 13, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2010
DHM Digital Gallery | http://www.ches.okstate.edu/dhm/gallery Designers working in fiber, clay, wood, metal or glass are invited to participate in this international juried competition. Submitted works must be functional objects commonly used within interior spaces. Purely decorative objects are ineligible. The online exhibition will be on view from Sept. 15-Dec. 1, 2010 and will include e-mail addresses of accepted artists to facilitate their independent commercal interests. Prospectus and entry form are available online. E-mail questions to [email protected]
by Carole Epp | May 13, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Architecture in Clay
Show dates: July 24 – August 28, 2010 Throughout our history, ceramic elements have been used as an inspiration or vehicle to generate a critical structural element. Other architectural elements have also played an inspirational role for surface embellishment. Architecture in clay is about interpretation of an architectural element or form Criteria for Architecture in Clay:
Architectural elements that are inspired by past, present and future events. Size limitation not to exceed 18”x18”.
Application/Submission Deadline: June 23, 2010 Click for Prospectus and application. About the Juror, Kevin A. Myers
Kevin A. Myers, owner of The Myers Gallery received his MFA form Otis College of Art and Design and he is currently a professor at Orange Coast College.
Zoomorphism
Show dates: September 11 – October 9, 2010 Zoomorphism has been a recurrent and ubiquitous theme in ceramic art since the beginning of human creative expression – from Neolithic Chinese figures to pre-Columbian vessels, Egyptian deities, and contemporary ceramics. Criteria for Zoomorphism:
The only criteria for submitted work is that references, or is inspired by, animals..
Application/Submission Deadline: August 13, 2010 Click for Prospectus and application.
About the Juror, Max Rain
Max Rain received his BFA in spatial art from San Jose State University, and is completing his MFA at UCLA. He has been working primarily with ceramics for over a decade, but has a long background in painting and illustration. His work is mainly representational, and takes the form of three-dimensional sculpture, or painted and incised imagery. He focuses on the fauna that have adapted to the urban environment, and the similarities between city-dwelling animals and the humans that share and shape their habitat.
Muddy’s Wood Fire Classic (2nd Annual)
Show dates: November 4 – December 21, 2010 Criteria for Muddy’s Wood Fire Classic:
Welcome to the 2nd Annual, Muddy’s Wood Fire Classic. All work submitted must be primarily fired with wood.
Application/Submission Deadline: October 15, 2010 Click for Prospectus and application. About the T Robert & Jon Pacini
T Robert and Jon Pacini. T and Jon are considered masters of the wood fire process and have both conducted workshops throughout the United States. It is not just the dynamic surface design left on the pot but the communal nature of wood firing that intrigues both Jon and T.
For more details please visit their website.
