by Carole Epp | Mar 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
March, 2014
Dear Friends,
We need your help. Our Noborigama Kiln has been damaged after the structure that shelters it collapsed due to the weight of this winter’s extreme snow. We are in critical need of funds to help rebuild the collapsed structure and repair the kiln damage.
We ask you to please consider making a donation towards this effort.
Time is of the essence as we use this kiln not only for our regular workshop season, but also for special firings that help bring in critical funds to the program in our off-season..
We are firmly committed to rebuilding and repairing the damage.
The Peters Valley Noborigama kiln was built by the famous duo of Will Ruggles and Douglass Rankin during a Wood Kiln Construction and Firing workshop that they taught on our campus in 1992. It was then featured in an article they published in Studio Potter, Volume 22, Number 1 titled ‘The Rock Creek Climbing Kiln Part II’ and has become a huge draw for our program.
We estimate that we need to raise $20,000 to properly rebuild and repair the damage.
“In the few weeks since the collapse of the roof over our two-chamber wood kiln I have received many phone calls and messages of support. Needless to say, I’ve been struck by the generosity shown toward the School and the Ceramics Department in particular. Please know that we truly appreciate whatever amount you’re able to give.” Bruce Dehnert, Ceramic Studio Department Head
Any donation of $75 or more will receive a Peters Valley T-shirt as a thank you.
Your donation will go a long way to helping us restore this critical piece of our ceramic studio. With your support, our unique kiln can continue to benefit a diverse and inspired group of people from students, to artist instructors, studio assistants, artist fellows, resident artists, and Peters Valley visitors.
With Sincere Gratitude,
Kristin Muller Executive Director
Peters Valley School of Craft,
19 Kuhn Rd.,
Layton, NJ 07851
(973)948-5200
www.petersvalley.org
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by Carole Epp | Mar 27, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Clay Studio is looking for a summer grad intern to complete a
10-week paid Fels internship that will involve updating the records for
our permanent collection. We’ll be photographing, researching and
tagging works that have entered the collection since 2006–mainly from
International Guest Artists and Clay Studio Residents.
The Clay Studio is a non-profit educational arts organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the ceramic
arts and the work of new clay artists. As Philadelphia’s only arts
organization dedicated exclusively to the ceramic arts, our mission is
to provide diverse audiences with a unique learning environment in which
to experience the ceramic arts.
The Clay Studio seeks a
graduate intern to research, inventory and catalog our relatively small
permanent collection of ceramic artwork for uploading onto The Clay
Studio’s database and website. Responsibilities will include producing
condition reports for each art object, tagging and photographing each
piece, conducting research on the artist, provenance and significance of
each work, and transporting research files and images into The Clay
Studio’s database for publishing online. This project will help The Clay
Studio develop an accurate catalog of the permanent collection and will
develop an online educational tool for sharing the collection with the
public.
The successful applicant will be a graduate student
interested in the arts, archives, and research. A general knowledge of
the field of ceramic art is preferred but not required. Strong
organizational skills and intellectual curiosity are ultimately the most
important factors in the success of the project. To apply, please
submit a one page cover letter and resume to Garth Johnson at
[email protected] with “Fels Intern Application” in the subject
line.
This 10-week internship is to be completed in summer
2014. The Samuel S. Fels Fund has provided a $6000 stipend for the
successful completion of the project.
www.theclaystudio.org
by Carole Epp | Mar 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
The
Ceramics Center is now accepting submissions for “Playdate”, a juried
show exploring the role of games, toys, and childhood memories as
inspiration in the creative process. Artists working primarily in
clay, glass, or a combination of both are invited to submit work.
Submissions must have been completed in the last two years and reference
or be inspired by toys, games, or childhood memories. Mixed media and
all traditional or innovative clay and glass forming techniques are
welcome, but artwork must be primarily clay and/or glass.
Jurors
“Playdate”
will be juried by the current Resident Artists at The Ceramics Center:
Gratia Brown, Teresa Childers, Tammy Kopecky, Amy Nichols, Will Rimel,
Wendy Thoreson, Lauren Tucchi, and Amythest Warrington, Lindy Ethier
Awards
Best of Show and two Honorable Mentions will be awarded by Coe College Faculty John Beckelman and Jen Rogers.
CASH prizes will be awarded to a “Best of Show” and up to two “Honorable Mentions”
Calendar
April 4th- 2014 – Deadline to apply.
April 25th – Accepted Work Due at The Ceramics Center
May 2nd – June 5th – “Playdate” is exhibited in The Ceramics Center Gallery.
July 15th – All work returned to artists.
Entry Fee
Artists pay a $25 entry fee for up to three images of three submissions.
The Ceramics Center
Located In The Cherry Building
329 10th Ave. SE, Suite 117
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319.365.9644
[email protected]
by Carole Epp | Mar 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
If you were at the NCECA Keynote address like I was chances are you are still buzzing with ideas, new knowledge and a hope for a better future that Theaster Gates inspired us all with. Here’s a quick video to get you started. If you’re like me you might just get stuck in youtube for the rest of the day watching Theaster.
