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transFORM @ The Source Art Centre
This year, in celebration of the Year of Craft 2011, The Source Gallery is hosting a specially curated exhibition of the finest contemporary ceramics. transFORM is curated by Ceramics Ireland, the exhibition showcases the work of ceramic makers living here and Irish makers abroad, in this touring show. The exhibition evolved as a response to the Crafts Council of Ireland’s call to celebrate the Year of Craft 2011.
transFORM features work of the highest quality craftsmanship, including functional, decorative and sculptural ceramics. This landmark exhibition is an important event in the history of Ceramics Ireland, representing ongoing efforts to promote Irish ceramic practice amidst growing international recognition.
For more info please visit their website.
A couple calls for entry from Mudfire Gallery
MudFire Gallery is issuing calls for ceramic artists for several exhibit opportunities for 2012.
Home or House
Invitational Group Show, 2-3 pieces each by 25 artists. We are seeking original clay works, both small-scale sculpture and illustrated studio pottery. The works in the show will focus on concepts of home, shelter, nesting, or dwelling places. We encourage a broad interpretation of the theme, not limited to anthropological concerns and welcoming the hidey-holes and getaways of all manner of creatures. Through clay we will explore “home” as a place to lay down or lure prey, to lounge calmly or retreat in panic, whether an impressive construction or simply a state of mind. Timeline: December 19, 2011, Submissions Due at MudFire for Consideration
December 23, 2012, Final Invitations Issued
January 6, Acceptance Deadline
February 17, Artwork Arrives at MudFire (early shipments welcome)
March 2, Show Opens
Pirates vs Zombies
Invitational Group Show, 3-5 pieces each by 20 artists. We are seeking original clay works, primarily illustrated studio pottery, though other incarnations of clay may be represented. The works in the show will represents pirate, the undead, or conflict & rivalry between the two groups. Which is the greater pop media phenomena? Who will win the battle for consumers hearts, minds, and wallets? Could Johnny Depp (in character of course) out-drink Rob Zombie? Is it possible to escape jail without a little monkey friend? What do brains taste like? Did the scandalous rogues of the high seas help us avert a little-known colonial-era zombie apocalypse? These are the sort of ridiculous questions we need your help resolving in clay. Timeline: January 27, 2012, Submissions Due at MudFire for Consideration
February 3, Final Invitations Issued
February 17, Acceptance Deadline
March 16, Artwork Arrives at MudFire (early shipments welcome)
April 13, Show Opens
#Occupy the Election
Invitational Group Show, 3-5 pieces each by 20 artists. We are seeking original clay works, primarily illustrated studio pottery, though other incarnations of clay may be represented. This show will take place while the Presidential election cycle is in full gear and top of mind. We’re curious what the Occupy movement will look like at that point, and if the issue of income inequality will have gained ground or retreated in the face of big money media manipulation. Either way, we’re giving it airtime. What do you have to say? Timeline: February 17, 2012, Submissions Due at MudFire for Consideration
March 2, Final Invitations Issued
March 16, Acceptance Deadline
May 11, Artwork Arrives at MudFire (early shipments welcome)
June 8, Show Opens
How to Apply
If you are interested in being considered for one of our themed shows, please be advised that we are happy to review artist portfolios that do not directly address the theme but rather serve to convey your style, craftsmanship, and studio techniques. If you find the theme intriguing and would like to create work especially for the show, that’s peachy. With your submission, please indicate “Representative Work”, along with a detailed description of what you would be doing especially for the show. If you have existing work that suits the theme, wonderful! Indicate “Actual Work Submitted” in your application. If you have an artist website with current artist information and a gallery of recent work, you may respond by simply emailing us a link along with any other information you’d like us to consider. Please make sure that the website or email note includes pricing information. You may email us your submissions to our special submissions-only email box: [email protected]. Please do NOT send call-for-artist related material to ANY other email you may have for MudFire. Otherwise, please send a CD with full artist information, recent images, pricing information, and any other information you’d like us to consider. You can mail the CD to MudFire, 175 Laredo Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. There is no fee to apply. We are interested in finding artists that are new to us, as well as hearing from past friends that might be interested in the shows.http://www.mudfire.com/calls-for-artists.htm
Gustin Ceramics is getting ready to run an online auction fundraiser to support the Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts
Gustin Ceramics will be hosting an Online Auction, Exhibition and Raffle to raise money for the Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts, located in Newcastle, Maine.
We’re doing it again! We invited 100 of the fields most celebrated artists from the United States and Canada to send work that was fired in the anagama wood kiln at Gustin Ceramics in May and October. Each has generously donated their work to support the facilities and programs of the Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. The on-line auction will run from December 1-December 10. Take home some great pots by bidding on these unique pieces and help support Watershed’s facilities and programs.
The 25th Anniversary Benefit Exhibition will open the evening of December 10th at Gustin Gallery in South Dartmouth, MA, with food and drink, culminating the nights festivities with the Pottery Raffle. The Raffle 150 pieces from the two wood firings will be raffled on the evening of Dec. 10th. Everyone who purchases a ticket will receive a piece. A “special” piece will be saved for last, going to the person with the 150th number! You don’t need to be present to participate! A Watershed Board member will pick a piece when your number is called and we’ll send it to you. Tickets can be purchased by purchasing thru Watershed.Visit the website here to preview work and get more info.
Call for submissions: Lark Books – 500 Teapots
500 Teapots
Lark is seeking images to publish in a juried collection of ceramic teapots publishing in August 2013. The juror for 500 Teapots will be Jim Lawton of Oyster Street Pottery. Pieces may be functional or purely decorative. You may submit up to four entries; there is no entry fee. Artists will receive full acknowledgment within the book, a complimentary copy, and discounts on the purchase of additional books. Artists retain copyright of their work. Download the 500 Teapots call for entries form here. Entries must be postmarked by April 20, 2012. Mail materials to:
Lark Crafts
67 Broadway
Asheville, NC 28801
Attn: Dawn Dillingham
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