by Carole Epp | Apr 10, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California (ACGA) announces their national call for entries for the ACGA National Clay and Glass Exhibition. Artworks selected for this exhibition represent the highest standards of craftsmanship and design in clay and glass.
Eligibility and Media: This competition is open to artists residing in the United States, 18 years or older. Artwork must be composed of at least 75% clay, glass, or a combination of the two, and may be functional or sculptural. All entries must be original and executed by the artist within the past two years. Works may not have been previously shown at the City of Brea Art Gallery.
Size and Installation Limitations: Any artwork too fragile for public display should not be entered. Wall-mounted work must be ready for hanging, including segmented work. All entered artworks may not exceed 100 pounds in total, nor measure more than 60 inches in any direction.
Juror, Carol Sauvion
Carol Sauvion is the Executive Director of Craft in America, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting the history, practitioners and techniques of craft in the United States and their impact on our nation’s cultural heritage. The centerpiece of the Craft in America effort is its production of a nationally broadcast documentary series celebrating American craft and the artists who bring it to life. The Peabody Award winning Craft in America series airs on PBS. www.craftinamerica.org
Awards: First Place $500, Second Place $300, Third Place $200, People’s Choice $100
Entry Fee: The non-refundable entry fee is $30 for up to three artworks. Current ACGA members and Brea residents pay $25 for three artworks.
Deadline: October 31st, 2012, entries due by midnight, PST
Website link: http://www.acga.net/cgi-bin/DJcalendar.cgi?TEMPLATE=shows-detail.html&EVENTNO=00070
Entry link: http://www.acga.net/_pages/entrythingy.html#show=539
www.breagallery.com, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, California 92821, 714-990-7730.
About ACGA: The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California is a non-profit membership organization begun in 1945. It is dedicated to establishing and maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and design in clay and glass. To learn more about ACGA, or to join, please visit www.acga.net. Only clay and glass artists residing in California are eligible to join ACGA.
By entering this exhibition you are committing to show your artwork if it is accepted. Questions? Please direct them to: [email protected]
by Carole Epp | Apr 8, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art is pleased to announce a Call for Entries for its 2012 juried fine art competition, A Sense of Place. Open to participants from throughout the United States, this 32nd annual event seeks to recognize the outstanding quality and diversity of work being generated by contemporary American artists. Serving as Juror for the competition is Nancy Solomon, director of Solomon Projects, a critically acclaimed art gallery based in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to new and experimental solo presentations by emerging and mid-career artists. The 2012 juried fine art competition is open to all US artists age 18 and older. All works must be original, not previously exhibited at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art and completed on or after June 1, 2010. Work that predates this cut-off date will not be considered. Entries in the following media categories will be accepted: painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, photography, ceramics, and sculpture. Film and video pieces are ineligible. The exhibition is not judged in media categories. Three cash prizes will be given, including a $750 Best of Show Award and two $500 Juror’s Awards. Award recipients will be announced at the exhibition’s opening reception on Friday, September 14, 2012.
Click here to download a Prospectus for
A Sense of Place 2012
by Carole Epp | Apr 4, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Executive Assistant
The Executive Assistant position is part time, 18 – 24 hours per week (occasional nights and/or weekends), and primarily serves as an intermediary between The Clay Studio’s many departments and our finance consultants (bookkeeper and controller). Additional duties include assisting the President in managing the office, files, financial processes, and occasional meetings / scheduling. Specific Duties
- Handling, processing, and coding of all TCS bills and invoices
- Prep and deliver bank deposits
- Prep weekly financial information for the bookkeeper
- Review all sales slips/reports for accuracy
- Oversee online web charges
- Assist with prep for annual audit
- Assist with the monthly bank statements
- Manage office petty cash
- Restock and order office supplies
- Offer miscellaneous administrative assistance
- Maintain office vacation/holiday schedules – this entails requesting documentation from all staff, including senior – must be comfortable with this responsibility
- Assist with board meeting and various event preparation
- Manage the process of digitally archiving documents
- Report to and Assist TCS President with specific office duties
Key Competencies The Executive Assistant must:
- Be highly organized with a refined attention to detail
- Have an ability to anticipate office needs and make recommendations about improving office procedures
- Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects.
- Be trustworthy and able to handle confidential information
- Possess a basic understanding of accounting and cash handling procedures
- Hold basic Mac computer skills
- Be knowledgeable of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
- Be patient and able to communicate effectively
- Be independent and motivated
- Possess an excellent work ethic, passion for the arts, and a sense of humor
Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of office administrative experience
- Salary is $12.00 per hour and will not be eligible for benefits.
- Must be available to work Mondays and Tuesdays
TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Mallory Wetherell, [email protected] on or before April 9th, 2012. No phone calls, please.
http://www.theclaystudio.org/about/employment.php137-139 North Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-925-3453
by Carole Epp | Apr 3, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The South County Art Association is inviting artists to submit up to 5 original works in clay. The opening reception is Thursday, April 19, 7-9pm. This juried show will be giving out cash awards. 1st place at $150, 2nd at $100, 3rd at $75, and 3 Honorable Mention awards. Juror: Monica Ripley
$14/entry for members, $17/entry for non-members.
Submission deadline:
April 13, 5pm.
by Carole Epp | Apr 2, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
I loved this work so much I couldn’t chose just one…
www.ruanhoffmann.com
Many thanks to Louis Boshoff for bringing this artist to my attention.
www.louisboshoff.com
