GENERAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: MATERIA CRAFT ARTIST-RUN CENTRE, QUEBEC

by | Jul 8, 2010 | Uncategorized

General Call for Submissions: submissions welcome at any time
Materia Craft Artist-Run Centre Exhibition Gallery, Quebec MATERIA is an artist-run centre in the field of handcrafted art objects whose mandate is to disseminate and promote artistic enquiry and creation both nationally and abroad. Submissions should include:

  • An artist’s statement
  • A project description
  • A recent CV (maximum 3 pages)
  • Slides of recent work (from 5 to 10 images) and/or
  • Photographs on CD (jpg) Your submission may include both high resolution files (300 dpi, 5 inches x 7 inches) and low resolution files (72 dpi, 1024 x 768 pixels)
  • Any other relevant document, such as a sketch, DVD, etc.
  • A stamped, self-addressed return envelope MATERIA Program Committee 367, boul. Charest Est Québec (Québec) G1K 3H3

For more information, please contact Marianne Thibeault at (418) 524-0354, extension 221 or email: [email protected] .
Click here to visit Materia Craft’s website.

Appalachian Center for Craft – AIR opportunity

by | Jul 8, 2010 | Uncategorized

Duration: 1-3 years

  • Discipline: Ceramics, Glass, Printmaking, Sculpture, Stone Carving, Textile, Woodcraft
  • Targetgroup: International, National

Description

The Artist in Residence (AIR) program is a one- to three-year appointment allowing emerging professional artists to work in the environment of the Craft Center. Each studio (clay, fibers, glass, metals and wood) has a resident artist with a BFA, MFA or professional equivalent. There is also a residency position for the exhibitions program. The AIR program has a competitive application process to fill these six positions. The Artists in Residence come from all over the country and abroad to live and work at the Craft Center.

Technical Information

blacksmithing, clay, fibers, glass, metals and wood workshops

Studio Information

Private bedroom and bath (cooking and living room areas shared with other residents) and individual studio space with 24-hour studio access.

Location

The Craft Center is approximately 60 miles east of Nashville and 120 miles west of Knoxville; and only 25 miles west of TTU’s main campus in Cookeville.

Application Criteria

Applicants must have a minimum of a BFA degree or equivalent. The selection process will consider the candidate’s potential artistic and professional growth within the residency, technical skills in studio and equipment maintenance, and potential for instructional support.

Application address

1560 Craft Center Drive
Smithville, TN 37166
USA
Telephone 931 372 3051
E-mail [email protected]
www.tntech.edu/craftcenter

Betty Woodman: Ceramics and Works on Paper & George Woodman: Photographs

by | Jul 8, 2010 | Uncategorized

woodman inside

Please join us for the Opening Reception with the Artists:
Thursday, July 15th, 5 to 8pm

Gallery Talk: 6pm

Reception is a benefit for Anderson Ranch Arts Center and is in conjunction with Anderson Ranch’s National Recognition Dinner, honoring the Woodmans and Garth Clark and Mark DelVecchio, July 14th. www.andersonranch.org

Harvey / Meadows Gallery is open from 11AM to 5PM, Tuesday through Sunday, and all other times by appointment. Please call 970-920-7721 or visit our website: www.harveymeadows.com to view the exhibition online and to view the other artists we represent.

Job Posting – Alberta Craft Council

by | Jul 8, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Alberta Craft Council Shop Coordinator Position, Edmonton
Details:
 The Alberta Craft Council is looking for a full-time Shop Coordinator. The Alberta Craft Gallery Shop is a successful member retail operation that supports the other marketing initiatives of the ACC. The Alberta Craft Council is a non-profit public service organization that promotes, develops and advocates for fine craft in Alberta. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations of the retail operation that includes: Provide customer service ” Generate sales of member’s work Implement operating procedures to properly track sales, inventory from artists and other suppliers that will ensure the financial success of the operation Oversee shop staff, and coordinate their scheduling Participate in product selection, product development and new marketing projects Maintain all daily, weekly and monthly record-keeping including customer information Coordinate commissions, corporate orders, municipal and provincial orders and viewings Develop strong lines of communication with artists consigning in the ACC shop Develop successful year-round marketing and public relations activities to support, reach and exceed budgeted sales targets Promote and advocate for the Alberta Craft Council and fine craft with the public and within the arts community Requirements: Retail and/or cultural marketing experience, craft related post-secondary degree or equivalent.
Salary: to be negotiated depending on experience.
Deadline: Interviews will commence mid-June and continue until an appropriate candidate is found.
Contact:
 Contact: Nancy St. Hilaire Administrative Manager Alberta Craft Council 10186 – 106 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 1H4
Send resumes to: [email protected]