by Carole Epp | May 7, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Submissions must be POSTMARKED by June 1, 2010
Exhibition idea? No space? The Clay Studio is now accepting proposals for group or thematic Exhibitions. The premise for this program is to provide an individual or individuals the opportunity to develop a show idea from conception to fruition, with the support of the Gallery staff of The Clay Studio. The Clay Studio will provide:
- gallery space (either 365 sq. ft. or 560 sq. ft.)
- an invitation, mailing, and press coverage
- an opening reception
- costs for the return shipment of exhibited work.
A $500.00 honorarium will also be provided to the curator or curators of the exhibition.
Submission Process
No slides accepted for review, ONLY DIGITAL IMAGES.
- a 1-page curator’s statement detailing the premise of the exhibition and its pertinence to contemporary ceramics in hard copy
- the curators resume in hard copy
- a disc with 2 images of each artist represented within the exhibition. Images must be .jpeg files at 72 dpi, with the image’s longest dimension not exceeding 700 pixels. Each image should be labeled as follows: imagenumberyourfirstinitiallastname.jpeg, Example: 1jdoe.jpeg, 2jdoe.jpeg, etc.
- A corresponding image list with artist name, title, medium, size and year created in hard copy
NO DISCS WILL BE RETURNED AND NOTIFICATION WILL BE MADE VIA EMAIL. Individuals may submit only one proposal for consideration. Return Application to:
Curator
The Clay Studio
139 North Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Selection Process
The selection process will be based on the originality and quality of the submission and will be chosen by the Exhibitions Committee of The Clay Studio. The selected proposal will be programmed during the 2011 – 2012 exhibition season. The curator or curators selected will be notified by September 1, 2010. Please call Artistic Director Jeff Guido at 215.925.3453 x18 or email [email protected] if you have any further questions.
215-925-3453 | www.theclaystudio.org | [email protected]
by Carole Epp | May 7, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
North American Ceramic Competition and Art Show
November 4 – 30
UN-WEDGED seeks contemporary ceramic work, both functional and sculptural, that is exceptional in concept and execution. The use of other media is acceptable as long as ceramics is the principle vehicle of expression. The show is open to all artists living in the United States, Canada and Mexico. All work submitted must have been completed within the last two years. 
important show dates
Sep 1 Receipt of digital images
Sep 17 Notifications mailed to artists
Oct 29 Receipt of work
Nov 4 Show opens
Nov 6 Gala reception
Nov 30 Exhibition closes. Work returned.
All work will be judged by digital images. Images must be of the actual work. Digital images should be jpg or tiff format and at least 1024×768 pxels minimum. Image files should be labeled with the artist’s name and a number that corresponds with the information on the entry form (e.g. Voulkos #2). Images of accepted work may be used for publicity.
submission guidelines Online submissions are preferred (either via email or our online application form), but we will also accept mailed applications. Email your application to us at [email protected]. Remember to include the following information in your application.
• artist’s name
• e-mail
• phone
• address
• title of piece
• size of piece (hxwxd)
• method/materials/techniques
• date completed
• retail price)
Note: up to 3 images may be submitted for each application.
• name of image#1 – we suggest a macro view w/ optional notes
• name of image#2 – we suggest a detail view w/ optional notes
• name of image#3 – optional alternate view w/ optional notes
Otherwise, you can send submissions on CDs via mail to:
Pottery Northwest
UN-WEDGED
226 1st Avenue North
Seattle WA 98109
See their
website for all the details.
by Carole Epp | May 6, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
(L-R) Jim Remington (2008), Jaclyn Davidson (2003), Komelia Honeja Okim (2003),
Ranna McNeil (2001, 2003, 2006, 2008), Darin Montgomery (2006, 2008), Michiko Shimoda (2003, 2008)
Gallery & Online Exhibition Opens: October 23, 2010
Gallery Exhibition Closes: December 18, 2010
People’s Choice Award Announced: December 19, 2010
Online Exhibition Concludes: October 23, 2011
Venue: Art Honors Life® | The Gallery at FUNERIA
Graton, Sonoma County, California
Download Prospectus & Rules of Entry
The Call for Artist Entries is now open for FUNERIA’s 5th biennial international Ashes to Art® competition to present the most original and superbly crafted contemporary funerary urns and personal memorial art being made by artists and designers today. The exhibition opens with a catered reception under a full moon on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Art Honors Life®–FUNERIA’s Northern California gallery. The exhibition will also be presented online to engage registered site visitors in voting for a People’s Choice Award-winning work.The competition is open to artists and design teams worldwide working in all sculptural media. Eminently qualified jurors will choose finalists from digital entries that demonstrate new, original, evocative, beautifully crafted objects that are intended to contain all, or a portion, of an individual’s cremated remains, or that can otherwise be used to celebrate a unique life. A Best of Show cash award, additional cash and non-cash prizes will be selected. A printed catalogue will be available. Additional rules and opportunities are described in the downloadable Prospectus. The entry processing fee is $45 for 1-3 entries. Two additional detail images per entry are allowed at no cost. An online entry process will be added to FUNERIA’s website in the next several weeks. Mail-in entries can be posted anytime up to the August 9, 2010 deadline. Questions should be emailed to [email protected].
Art Honors Life® | The Gallery at FUNERIA
2860 Bowen St. #1
Graton, California 95444
www.funeria.com
[email protected]
by Carole Epp | Apr 30, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Call for artists and artisans in Canadian Badlands Ltd, Historic Clay District’s new artist incubator in downtown Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat – The Canadian Badlands Ltd. and Historic Clay District have partnered to create an artist incubator in downtown Medicine Hat. The space, which will be known as The Hive Artists’ Hub, will provide studio space for artists and/or artisans who wish to focus on their work. In addition, artists will also have access to professional business development and a retail storefront space.
There are five artist and/or artisan studios at The Hive, which are available for artists from a variety of media. The application deadline is May 7, 2010. To apply or for more information, contact Tobie Laliberte at 403.504.5371, [email protected] or visit their website, www.hivehub.ca, or drop by at 569 2nd Street SE
in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
The Hive Artists’ Hub is a Canadian Badlands Ltd. initiative, under the supervision of the Historic Clay District. Located in downtown Medicine Hat, the facility has five artist and/or artisan studios which are subsidized through the Rural Alberta Development Fund. Short and long-term opportunities are available for artists, who will also have access to professional development opportunities and storefront gallery.
Appel aux artistes et aux artisans pour le nouvel incubateur d’artistes de Canadian Badlands Ltd et du Historic Clay District au Centre-ville de Medicine Hat
30 Avril 2010
Medicine Hat – Canadian Badlands Ltd. et Historic Clay District ont créé conjointement un incubateur d’artistes au Centre-ville de Medicine Hat. Le lieu, que l’on nommera The Hive Artists’ Hub, est constitué d’un atelier pour les artistes et/ou artisans qui veulent se concentrer sur leur pratique artistique. De plus, les artistes auront accès au développement professionnel et à un espace de vente et d’exposition.
Il y a cinq espaces disponibles dans le studio de The Hive pour les artistes et/ou artisans pratiquant dans différents médiums. La date limite d’application est le 7 mai 2010. Pour appliquer ou pour plus d’information, contactez Tobie Laliberté au 403.504.5371, [email protected] ou visitez le site web, www.hivehub.ca, ou visitez-le au 569 2nd Street SE, à Medicine Hat en Alberta.
The Hive Artists’ Hub est une initiative de Canadian Badlands Ltd., sous la supervision du Historic Clay District. Situé au centre-ville de Medicine Hat, l’établissement offre aux artistes et/ou aux artisans cinq espaces subventionnés par le Rural Alberta Development Fund. Des opportunitées à court ou à long terme sont disponibles pour les artistes et/ou les artisans qui auront aussi accès à des opportunitées de développement professionnel et d’un espace de vente et d’exposition.
by Carole Epp | Apr 30, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
BE A PART of NCECA 2011: Show us what you’ve got! TIDAL FORCES: The Next Wave – Tampa/St.Pete March 30 to April 2, 2011 NCECA 2011 BIENNIAL EXHIBITION
Tampa Museum of Art will host the 2011 NCECA Biennial from January 29, 2011 to April 24, 2011. Held in odd-numbered years, the NCECA Biennial is the premier juried exhibition open to all current members of NCECA (both national and international) and to all ceramic artists, 18 years and older, residing in the U.S. Please note: artists from outside the U.S. (including Canada) must be NCECA members to enter. Entered works must have been completed within the last 2 years. The exhibition is juried from digital images by three prominent professionals in the field. Entry fee is $20 for members and $40 for non-members. Merit and purchase awards totaling approximately $7,000 are determined by the jurors. NCECA produces a color catalog featuring work by all participating artists. Jurors: Glen R. Brown, Julia Galloway & Arthur Gonzalez Click here for 2011 Biennial prospectus
Deadline to submit is August 30, 2010
NCECA 2011 National Student Juried Exhibition The 45th Annual NCECA Conference, “Tidal Forces: The Next Wave,” will be held in Tampa/St Petersburg, Florida at the Tampa Convention Center,March 30 – April 2, 2011. In conjunction with the conference, the University of South Florida will host the NCECA 2011 National Student Juried Exhibition, March 21 -April 2, 2011. The NCECA 2011 NSJE is open to all full time undergraduate, graduate students and post-baccalaureate students (as defined by their home institution) enrolled in the United States of America. The applicant must be working towards a degree or be a post-baccalaureate in art at the time of submittal. Jurors: Neil Forrest, Ayumi Horie
Click here 2011 NSJE Prospectus
Deadline to Submit: October 1, 2010
Contact Information NCECA Office phone: 866-266-2322
