Curatorial Call for Entries

by | Jan 19, 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.

Call for Entries – Prairie Excellence: The Today and Tomorrow of Prairie Fine Craft

by | Jan 15, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Prairie Excellence The Saskatchewan Craft Council, the Manitoba Crafts Council and the Alberta Craft Council are joining together to organize a major touring exhibition of craft from Canada’s three Prairie Provinces. 12 Craft Artists from each Province will have work selected for the exhibition. Prairie Excellence will tour across the Prairies and Canada and into the United States for a three year period. Exhibition fees will be paid, and work is underway to secure corporate sponsorship for major prizes. The entry deadline is noon, May 31, 2010. The attached brochure provides detailed information on this exciting opportunity.

Call for entry – if you Raku

by | Jan 11, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Raku – The Polaroid of Ceramics
Show dates: April 10 – 30, 2010

The Myers Gallery in Muddy’s Studio is excited to host a show committed entirely to the Raku process. Kevin A. Myers artist, professor and gallery owner will be the juror for this national exhibit. Criteria for Raku – The Polaroid of Ceramics:
All works will be considered that have a glazed, post-fired, reduced surface.
Application/Submission Deadline: March 5, 2010 Click for Prospectus and application. About the Juror, Kevin A. Myers
Kevin A. Myers received his MFA form Otis College of Art and Design and he is currently a professor at Orange Coast College. Kevin was hired as a visiting lecturer at UCLA in the late 90’s where he taught Raku and its’ process exclusively. Kevin has conducted Raku workshop for the past 15 years through Southern California. The immediate response and dynamics of Raku are engaging for everyone.

Call for artists: 340 Grams

by | Jan 9, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

The Australian Ceramic Association announces its 2010 members’ exhibition: 28 April – 2 May, 2010 (during Clay Energy) Masonic Hall, Gulgong

Why 340 grams?
This is the weight of a normal issue of The Journal of Australian Ceramics. Your challenge? Take 340 grams of wet clay and make a bowl or a sculpture.

Conditions of entry:
Members must complete an Expression of Interest Form (download now or call 1300 720 124 and we will mail you one) and submit to The Australian Ceramics Association by 15 February 2010.
A member may submit 1 or 2 works. Each completed work must weigh less than 340 grams.
Each work must be accompanied,on delivery, by an entry form (downloadable from www.australianceramics.com closer to the time).
All works must be for sale. TACA will charge 20% commission on sales. > Register your interest online
>Download and print the expression of interest form. The Australian Ceramics Association
PO Box 274 Waverley NSW 2024
T: 1300 720 124
F: 02 9369 3742
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Call for Artists: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Application

by | Jan 7, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Deadline: March 1

Now in its 49th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition [TOAE] is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place on Nathan Phillips Square every July. As the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors. In 2009, the TOAE presented over $35,000 in cash awards and prizes to participating artists.

We welcome applications from artists working in a wide range of traditional and experimental art forms. Applications can be downloaded from the TOAE website at www.torontooutdoorart.org or call 416.408.2754 for more information.