by Carole Epp | Feb 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
Summer residency with invited artist Robin DuPont

Medalta International Artist in Residence program is pleased to announce that Robin DuPont will be the invited artist for the June residency this year.
Robin’s education in the field of ceramics includes educational training from four institutions, in three different counties. With a completed BFA from Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, AB, Canada, Robin also studied at the Kootenay School of the Arts, in Nelson, BC, Canada, the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia and is currently an MFA graduate student at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, USA.
A three-year apprenticeship with a studio potter, as well as a research trip and several work-studies in Canada, U.S.A, Australia and Korea, residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts, Red Deer College, and the building and firing of many different wood kilns also contribute to the depth of his experience in the field. His employment experience has been as an adjunct faculty member teaching introductory clay at the post secondary level as well as six years experience as a ceramics technician. Robin also spent four years building and maintaining a studio practice out of his home in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.
Summer Residency This is our largest residency of the year with up to forteen artists sharing our large 12,000 sq ft studio. There is a palpable excitement in the air as this diverse group of artists bring a variety of concepts, skills and techniques together for a month of intense ceramic exploration. Deadline for registrations is April 15th. Application fee is $25. Visit medalta.org/miair for more information.
Workshop with Cathi Jefferson August 6-16th
This workshop with British Columbia artist
Cathi Jefferson will explore both the mechanics of making pots as well as addressing the notions around the creative process. This is a new concept in that the whole creative process is considered – from idea to unloading hot pots out of the kiln! In this hands-on workshop, Cathi will guide the students through the entire process of making pots for our soda and salt kilns.
For the first three days of the workshop, Cathi will lead a hands-on seminar on the specifics of making pots for our salt and soda kilns. Types of clay, slips and terra siggilattas will be discussed in conjunction with different forming methods.
The middle five days of the workshop will leave the students to work independently with guidance from the Historic Clay District’s Artistic Director Aaron Nelson. After this period of creative exploration, Cathi will return for the final three days to teach various glazing techniques as well as the firing of the salt and soda kilns.
by Carole Epp | Feb 7, 2010 | Uncategorized

La Meridiana organizes residential Ceramic Courses and Pottery Workshops of one or two weeks since 1981. They are thought for beginners, advanced and professional potters.
The topics treated are various and refer to all the ceramic processes: hand building, throwing, trimming, decorating, study and application of glazes and the various firing techniques (majolica, raku, high temperature, salt & soda, wood, etc). The Ceramic School is set in a restored 15th century farmhouse, in the centre of Tuscany, land of Etruscan and Roman culture, medieval architecture and renaissance splendour. Our goal is to offer a facility dedicated to a continual education in the ceramic art, a meeting ground in a place rich in Italian culture. The annual clay seminar, organised for Italian potters on specific contemporary ceramic topics and the International Show of Ceramic Sculpture “Concreta” in Certaldo, where we invite masters of modern ceramics, complete our main cultural of activities.For a complete list of upcoming workshops please check out their website (there is far too much interesting information to list here!)
by Carole Epp | Feb 5, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Applications for residencies are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed once a year. To be considered, applications for short-term or year-long residencies must be received at the Bray no later than March 1, 2010. (The deadline to apply for a fellowship is also March 1.)
Applying:
All applications for the 2010-2011 Archie Bray Artist in Resident program will be accepted online. By following the link at the bottom of this page you will be taken to Slideroom.com which will allow you to register and upload your images. Residency Options:
- Full-time Resident with/without Fellowship (1-2 years)
** To apply for a fellowship please include a letter of intent and check the appropriate box on our application form
- Short-term Summer Resident between June and October (3-5 months)
- Short-term Resident between October and June (1-3 months)
When applying please submit the following information:
- Application form
- 20 digital images of your recent work submitted as jpgs. For good image quality and a fast upload, your image files should be sized no larger than 1800 x 1800 pixels at 72 dpi (approximately 6″ x 6″ at 300 dpi)
- Image list including title of piece, year made, materials, dimensions
- A brief artist’s statement
- Résumé
- Contact information of 3 people who can speak to your qualifications as a potential resident. List the name, affiliation, phone number, and email address. Reference letters will not be accepted.
- Letter of intent if applying for a Fellowship.
- $35 USD non refundable application fee.
**When applying online once you choose the Submit Portfolio button you will be asked for your payment by credit card. We except all major credit cards.
Questions about your application?
For technical support please contact [email protected] For questions about submission information please contact [email protected] Your completed application must be received on or before March 1, 2010. |
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Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts 2915 Country Club Avenue Helena, MT 59602 Office Phone: 406-443-3502 Fax: 406-443-0934 E-Mail: [email protected] |
by Carole Epp | Jan 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
Through a unique linkage, the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, and West
Virginia University have teamed to offer a comprehensive study opportunity
for the serious advanced or professional ceramic artist/potter. The
Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute is considered to be China’s finest ceramics art
and design school. In fact West Virginia University is the only western
university with a campus in China. We have teamed to offer a study and
travel program in the Peoples Republic of China where students will have the
opportunity to study with some of China’s most prominent teachers and
ceramic artists.
China’s roots in ceramic art history are strong and deep. For thousands of
years, Chinese artisans have developed and mastered techniques and artistry
that has set the standard of excellence in ceramics throughout the world.
We have 4 exciting programs in place for 2010. In addition to the world
famous artist from China you will be in contact with we have dynamic
visiting artists from the U.S. that will be working side by side in the
studio this summer and fall. Our 2010 Visiting Artist include; Paul
Dresang, Steve Hilton, Dan Murphy, Jason Walker, and Dan Murphy.
Summer Semester I – 2010
May 24 – June 30
(Dates may vary slightly)
6 Credits
Cost: 6-Credits/Tuition and fees: $5800
(this cost includes additional fees required by West Virginia University)
This fee covers International airfare, in-country travel, all lodging, food
(an exception being during the Beijing travel portion of the program),
materials, and 6 graduate or undergraduate transferable credits from West
Virginia University.
Summer Semester II – 2010 (For K-12 Educators and University/College
Students on Quarter System)
June 15- July 15
6 Credits (3 Credits Ceramic Studio & 3 Credits Art History)
Cost: 6-Credits/Tuition and fees: $4800
(this cost includes additional fees required by West Virginia University)
This fee covers International airfare, in-country travel, all lodging, food
(an exception being during the Shanghai travel portion of the program),
materials, and 6 graduate or undergraduate transferable credits from West
Virginia University.
Fall Semester 2010
September 7 – December 14
(Dates may vary slightly)
12 Credit Hours: Graduate or Undergraduate
Cost: 12 Credits/Tuition and fees $9,900 (Scholarships Available!!!)
6-Credits Studio Ceramics
3-Credits Chinese Ceramic Art History
3-Credits Basic Language and Culture
Participants will be expected to pay for tools not supplied by the program,
brushes, personal acquisitions, and local travel outside of the program.
Students may also be expected to purchase their own meal accommodations
during the Beijing visit. This fee covers the entire cost of International
airfare, in-country travel, all program fees, insurance, living
accommodations and 12 transferable credits from West Virginia University.
2010 Spring Semester Ceramics Residency Program in China
April-May* (select your own dates!)
Costs: Vary by length of stay, airfare not included
Fee include: Room, board, studio, scheduled field trips and most materials.
If you or anyone you may be interested in any of the 4 programs, more
information and applications are available at:
http://art.ccarts.wvu.edu/international_programs/china_program
If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Hope to see all of you
in Jingdezhen, China!
Robert Anderson
Professor of Art
Director, WVU-JCI International Ceramic Studios
West Virginia University
College of Creative Arts
Division of Art + Design
Creative Arts Center
PO Box 6111
Morgantown, WV 26506
email: [email protected]
tel: 304-692-0777
Shoji Satake
Assistant Professor of Art
West Virginia University
Robert “Boomer” Moore
Assistant Professor of Art
West Virginia University
Jennifer Allen
Lecturer
West Virginia University
by Carole Epp | Dec 30, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
NCECA announces International Residency opportunities for all NCECA members. In 2010, NCECA will support three International Residencies. The first residency program is in Jingdezhen, China at the Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute. The second opportunity is in Skaelskor, Denmark at the Guldagergaard – International Ceramic Research Center. Our third partner is Zentrum Fur Keramik in Berlin, Germany. All residencies are approximately one month in length, to occur between July 2010 and June 2011. Deadline to apply February 15, 2010.