by Carole Epp | Nov 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Artaxis Fundraising Sale! At 2pm EST on Tuesday Nov. 26th, the sale will go live at https://shopartaxis.org/. Over 100 works by Artaxis members will be available for sale and 100% of the proceeds from each sale will go to support our fundraising efforts.
Artaxis is a member-driven, all volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization. Featuring over 750 artists from 50 countries, Artaxis engages the ceramics community through promotional, educational, and networking programs while celebrating diverse artistic practices and being a resource of aesthetic values.
Works available during the fundraising sale by James Aarons, Ben Ahlvers, Avi Amesbury, Wesley Anderegg, Natalia Arbelaez, Mark Arnold, Posey Bacopoulos, Tom Bartel, Jamie Bates Slone, Hayne Bayless, Scott Bennett, Paul Briggs, Tom Budzak, Amanda Bury, Ryan Caldwell, Anna Calluori Holcombe, Seth Charles, Sam Chung, Mike Cinelli, Israel Davis, Lindsey Dezman, Kathy Erteman, Sydney Ewerth, April Felipe, Brock Flamion, Leslie Fry, Shamai Gibsh, Andrew Gilliatt, Blanca Guerra Echeverria, Brian Harper, Mike Jabbur, Samuel Johnson, Julianne Shibata, Margaret Kinkeade, Todd Leech, Simon Levin, Robbie Lobell, Linda Lopez, Emily Loehle, Tyler Lotz, Wade MacDonald, Ryan McKerley, Ian Meares, Melissa Mencini, Courtney Michaud, Brooke Millecchia, Oleksandr Miroshnychenko, Sara Morales-Morgan, Rebecca Murtaugh, Janina Myronova, Yuko Nishikawa, Richard Notkin, Kyounghwa Oh, Joe Page, Jarrred Pfeiffer, Justin Rothshank, Amanda Salov, Lauren Sandler, Phoenix Savage, Matthew Schiemann, Judd Schifman, Grace Sheese, Amy Smith, Mac Star McCusker, Linda Swanson, Anna Syarova, Judi Tavill, Shulamit Teiblum-Millar, Ian Thomas, James Tingey, Kwok-Pong “Bobby” Tso, Vidya Vijayasekharan, Jerilyn Virden, Sally Walk, Mikey Walsh, Casey Whittier, Adil Writer, and Lisa York.
Our fundraising is critical to the success of our mission, so your support is much appreciated!
Sincerely,
The Artaxis Board of Directors and Executive Director,
Brian Harper, Raheleh Filsoofi, Salvador Jiménez-Flores, Samuel Johnson, Didem Mert, Anthony Stellaccio, Kwok-Pong “Bobby” Tso, Adam Welch, Casey Whittier
by Carole Epp | Nov 18, 2019 | call for entry
It is our mandate to showcase 100 ceramic vases by 100 Toronto artists, makers and designers who embrace clay in their practice.
Submission criteria:
– Must be working in the GTA (including Toronto, Durham, Halton, Peel and York Region and Hamiltion)
– Both emerging and established artists and designers are welcome.
– If you are a designer, your work can be produced by a local maker & maker must be credited in submission.
– Fresh, contemporary work that represents a range of aesthetics, techniques, and sensibilities.
– Solid execution, scale, originality, cleverness and innovation are definitely bonuses
– Submitted work must be completed, sketches and works in progress will not be accepted.
– Each applicant can submit up to 3 pieces.
– Image format in jpeg or pdf, must not exceed 1MB. Make sure your image(s) is labeled as followed: “100vases_lastname_firstname_worknumber.format.” For example: 100vases_smith_jane_vase1.pdf.
How do I apply?
Applications are done exclusively online. The deadline to apply for the show is December 18th at 11:59pm (est). We cannot consider applications after this deadline. There is no waiting list. Early-bird deadline is November 13 at 11:59pm (est.)
What are the application fees?
**EXTENDED** Early-bird application fee is $15. Due by November 27 at 11:59pm (est.)
Regular fee is $25. Due by December 18th at 11:59pm (est)
All application fees are non-refundable.
Full details can be found HERE.
by Carole Epp | Nov 17, 2019 | job posting
VCUarts Department of Craft/Material Studies (https://arts.vcu.edu/craft/) seeks a colleague for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of either Assistant or Associate Professor with a specialization in clay. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic teacher, creative colleague, broad thinker and artist who will want to contribute to the progressive spirit of an established material studies program. The faculty member will teach specialized courses in clay that include handbuilding and large-scale construction. An understanding of and the ability to incorporate both analogue and digital practices in teaching and research methods is preferred. Our new colleague will be well versed in material knowledge and object-based practices and will offer students a framework through which important critical theories and historical craft knowledge can be emphasized and studied. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to pedagogical projects and coursework that support an inclusive, diverse, and accessible experience for all students. Additional interdisciplinary opportunities are available for an engaged colleague, including advanced studios, foundations, and graduate seminars.
More details HERE.
