by Carole Epp | Jan 14, 2013 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The ideal candidate for the Arrowmont Artists-in-Residence Program is
an early career, self-motivated individual able to work well
independently and within a larger organization. The successful resident
is eager to be involved with Arrowmont’s diverse existing program
offerings such as workshops, conferences, community partnerships and
exhibitions. Candidates who enjoy the team spirit in working with staff,
other residents and visiting artists/instructors are encouraged to
apply. The five artists selected each year work in a variety of media
which reflects the strength of Arrowmont workshop offerings and
resources. The Arrowmont Artists-in-Residence Program is open to
permanent residents of the United States.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be postmarked by February 1st
• Download and complete application (pdf).
• Resumé
•
Personal statement addressing reasons why you want to be an Arrowmont
Resident and your goals while at Arrowmont. Include any other personal
information you feel best describes you and your work.
• Twenty (20)
digital images of your most recent work submitted on a CD. Label images
with the title, medium, size and date executed. Images must be high
quality JPEGs with a minimum resolution of 800×600 pixels at 300 dpi. An
image identification sheet is also required with your submission. This
sheet must include your name and contact information at the top of the
page, followed by thumbnail images of all work submitted on the CD.
Please note submitted CDs will not be returned.
• 2 letters of recommendation (sent with application packet)
• $25 nonrefundable processing fee. Make check payable to Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.
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www.arrowmont.org/artists-in-residence/how-to-apply
by Carole Epp | Jan 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
As anyone whose every attended a residency can attest to it’s beyond all else overwhelming. This is not a bad thing by any means, but it does result in the inability to verbalize adequately all of the amazing conversations, sights, sounds, and artworks that surrounds you. My intentions were to blog everyday and share all the details of my trip to Arrowmont, yet now that i’m finally siting at the computer i’m lost, not sure where to begin, and more than slightly aware of the magnitude of information that has been packed into my brain over the last few days.
As many of you might know this is my first real venture away from my littlest babe so it’s been a time for re-awakening the dormant parts of my creative brain after a long sleep. This alone has made the transition back into a communal studio where academic and creative language abounds a bit stressful for me. The theoretical mind is a muscle that if not stretched dies off and not much short of shock therapy is needed to get it working again.
So i began my travels with a day of flights from the cold north of
Saskatchewan down into the Southern United States and the great state of
Tennessee. I’ve never been this far south in the USA and quite honestly
had no idea what to expect. There is as always with Americans a
generosity and kindness, humor and sincerity that always brings me back
to the USA happily. Tennessee has a wealth of beautiful scenery to
behold and the drive from Knoxville to Gatlinburg (where Arrowmont is
located) was a road trip to burn into memory. The Smoky Mountain
National Park was lovely this time of year and I predict would be even
more breathtaking in the summer or fall months.
A little on why I’m here: Early last year I received one of those emails that makes you giddy and uncontrollably dance happily around your kitchen (hopefully only for you to see). Jason Burnett, one of my current favorite contemporary potters contacted me regarding The Ceramic Surface Forum, which is a week long forum in it’s second year. Its an initiative that Jason pitched to Arrowmont and which Arrowmont eagerly supported, and somehow, just somehow I got on the ceramic gods good side and was invited to participate this year. I’ll be posting images of the other artists work over the next few days and will get around to posting links to all of their websites right away as well. For me this was the perfect way to start off my year. Last year was a blur, a baby, some sales, a move, who knows what else. And at the end of it all i was shocked to realize that a year had gone by without me having made even one new figurative sculpture. What?! I know. Embarrassing. That part of my brain had given itself up to the survival mode of parenting and craft sales. But in the fall I had applied for a grant with the Saskatchewan Arts Board which I recently found out I had received. This grant would financially support this residency as well as a research based trip to Los Angeles later this spring (more on that another time) and the production of a new body of figurative work.
So i looked that this week away at Arrowmont as the perfect way to start sketching ideas and content development for this new project. Plus on top of it all I would be surrounded by artists with a wealth of knowledge, particularly regarding ceramic surface techniques which I could learn from, test and possibly incorporate into new surface treatments for my figurative work.
Urgh glaze testing. How I hate thee. But with only a week and the inability to really bring anything back with me there was no point in making any sculptures – even if the idea of a weeks worth of uninterrupted days could have resulted in more physical work than what i created all last year. So instead i’m spending a lot of time peering over shoulders and learning, engaging in conversations about clay, craft, academia, life, you name it, and basically easing my way back into a making mode. Needless to say it’s been lovely, truly exactly what i needed and more.
For now I’ll leave you with some eye candy from around the studio as i’m eager to get away from this computer and back to the studio. I promise to fill you in more about Arrowmont, Gatlinburg and all of the artists i have the pleasure and honor to be working beside as soon as i have a spare minute. Until then enjoy!
by Carole Epp | Jan 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Italian word for clay, CRETA, seemed perfect to express our commitment to
creating an international reference point for ceramics and the arts in
the eternal city of Rome. Moreover, taken as an acronym, it spells out our
main activities: Ceramics, Residencies, Exhibitions, Teaching & the Arts.
c.r.e.t.a. rome offers artist residencies for ceramicists and visual
artists for periods of 6 weeks or 3 months. Artists have the
opportunity to focus on their art, whether it be creating a new body of
work, expanding a well-established oeuvre or allowing themselves to
draw inspiration from their surroundings and the centuries of culture
that define the eternal city of Rome. The residency includes a
semi-private equipped studio, private or shared apartments in the
historical center of Rome, and technical assistance in procuring
materials for their work, firings, etc. In addition, they will have
access to the wealth of galleries and exhibitions in Rome and beyond.
Each resident will have an opportunity to exhibit the work produced
during the residency period in a final show. A selection committee
composed of artists, art critics and historians carefully evaluates
applicants based on their artistic experience, merit and project
proposal.
For more information and application details, see http://www.cretarome.com/ or contact Lori-Ann Touchette at [email protected].
by Carole Epp | Jan 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Long Term Residency Application Deadline: February 1st, 2013
The Long-Term Residency (September 1 – July 31) is ideal for committed individuals in transition from post baccalaureate studies to graduate school, as well as those pursuing the development of professional artistic careers. Self-directed ceramic artists searching for the time, space and resources needed to explore new ideas and create new work will enjoy the rural mountainous setting. Accepted residents will be provided with studio space, housing, utilities, and a monthly stipend in exchange for twenty hours of work per week at the Clay Center. Responsibilities will include assisting in the retail operation of the gallery, teaching community clay classes, as well as cleaning and maintenance of the studio and gallery. Residents will be responsible for personal living expenses, as well as all material and firing expenses. The application deadline is February 1st annually.
Application Fee: $40
The Red Lodge Clay Center welcomes applications from ceramic artists who will thrive working as a team, in a community minded atmosphere.
by Carole Epp | Oct 27, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Long Term Residency Application Deadline: February 1st, 2013 Apply Online!
The Long-Term Residency (September 1 – July 31)
is ideal for committed individuals in transition from post
baccalaureate studies to graduate school, as well as those pursuing the
development of professional artistic careers. Self-directed ceramic
artists searching for the time, space and resources needed to explore
new ideas and create new work will enjoy the rural mountainous setting.
Accepted residents will be provided with studio space, housing,
utilities, and a monthly stipend in exchange for twenty hours of work
per week at the Clay Center. Responsibilities will include assisting in
the retail operation of the gallery, teaching community clay classes, as
well as cleaning and maintenance of the studio and gallery. Residents
will be responsible for personal living expenses, as well as all
material and firing expenses. The application deadline is February 1st annually.
The
Red Lodge Clay Center welcomes applications from ceramic artists who
will thrive working as a team, in a community minded atmosphere.
Application Fee: $40.00
Apply Online at Slideroom
For more information:
406-446-3993
Email Us
[email protected]
www.redlodgeclaycenter.com
