Closing date: 22 October 2010
Canberra
Applications are now being accepted/sought from prospective stall-holders interested in taking part in the first bi-annual UnderCurrent Design Market. Showcasing an array of original, fresh and contemporary design across all mediums and work practices from ceramics to jewelry, textiles to design Co-op’s.
For more info visit the Fusions website here.
Inspiration always comes in different forms, as does motivation. To me there’s nothing more motivating than seeing the behind the scenes of how artists set up shop and hearing in their words who they are and what inspires them, their work, and how it all comes together. That’s why today’s site to see is handful of salt blog because I LOVE their Heroes and Heroines section for the above reasons. Of course there are many other reasons to read their blog…but I’ll let you find that out for yourself.
Enjoy!
| Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg will host the first Figurative Association: The Human Form in Clay symposium this October. |
The artist/presenters include Tom Bartel and Janis Mars Wunderlich from Ohio, Robert Brady, and Arthur Gonzalez from California, Debra Fritts from Georgia, Tip Toland and Beth Cavener Stichter from Washington, Lisa Clague from North Carolina and Anne Drew Potter from Indiana.
A series of lectures, panel topic discussions, demonstrations and gallery exhibitions celebrating the human form will make up the three-day symposium. Additionally, each artist/presenter has invited an emerging figurative sculptor of their choice to be represented in the Invited Artists Exhibition, which will be one of the highlights of the event.
The Presenters’ Exhibition will consist of major works by the nine symposium presenters. In all, both exhibitions will showcase a total of 37 different creations by the 19 artist/presenters and the invited emerging artists. The exhibitions will be located in the Sandra J. Blain Gallery at Arrowmont and will be open for the public to view.
“One vital, educational component of this symposium is the identification of 10 emerging artists in the ceramic sculpture field and the invitation to exhibit their work alongside the highly respected national Presenters’ Exhibition,” said Arrowmont Program Director Bill Griffith, adding, “This again speaks to Arrowmont’s commitment as a leader in education and support in promoting the careers of the next generation of artists.”
Limited to 200 attendees, symposia and conferences at Arrowmont offer a more relaxed, intimate and focused setting for engaging dialogue, critical discourse and attendee interaction to occur. The unique mountain setting with galleries, studios, auditorium, housing and dining facilities in close proximity encourages ongoing conversations among artists, students, educators and collectors. Registration is on-going. Please call our registrar Cynthia Bellacome at 865-436-5860 x33.
For more Symposium details, fees and registration information visit www.arrowmontfigure.org.
Kathryn Finnerty “Teapot”
Best Foot Forward is a fund-raiser for University of Florida Ceramics major Drew Johnson, a junior student who lost a foot in a motorcycle accident. He was hit by a driver who had no ability to pay, leaving Drew with large hospital bills. Drew has a wonderful can-do attitude, is a very promising student, and is now back at school.
Potters, sculptors and clay related businesses have generously donated 191 items to help raise money for Drew. Please show your support both for Drew and for the generous artists whose donations make this auction possible by bidding on items in this auction.
The auctions are divided into four groups that begin Tuesday, September 21st, and end in the evening on Monday, September 27th. The ending time for the auctions in each of the four groups is posted in the title, and at the top of the groups page.
To view the works generously donated please visit the Charlie Cummings Gallery Website.
