Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Fall Fund Drive

by | Nov 8, 2019 | Uncategorized

“Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, the leaves are falling here in the U.S. so it’s time for our Fall fund drive. Our goal for the month of November is to raise $12,000 to support our production costs. Throughout the year I receive emails from fans who talk about how this podcast helps them connect with other artists around the world. One recent listener said, “I appreciate all the voices you give a platform to, especially amazing women like Naomi Clement.” Giving voice to the many generations of ceramics artists that are working today is my mission and I need your help to accomplish it. You can get involved by making a donation through the Pay Pal donation portal above or by making a monthly pledge at patreon.com/redclayrambler.” – Ben Carter

On a personal note I want to encourage you to consider supporting Ben and all his work. As someone who understands the hours that are put into projects like this, I know it comes with sacrifices. Image above is from a visit Ben had in Saskatchewan in 2015 with artists Paula Cooley, Ken Wilkinson and Judy Tryon. I’ve had the honor of being interviewed by Ben a few times and sitting on the side lines while he has meet with and engaged with our community. Over the years of listening to Ben’s podcast I have found that his interviews inspire creativity and innovation, and also strengthen his listeners’ engagement with over-arching issues within our field, including the complex issues around making in contemporary culture, diversity in our field or sustainability. From the personal to the political and everything in between, his interviews draw out conversations that we all should be contemplating in our studio practices. Through the longevity of this podcast, he has created an oral history of contemporary clay that is unparalleled elsewhere. Tales of a Red Clay Rambler will be a resource for numerous future generations of makers, collectors, researchers and ceramic enthusiasts.  – Carole

 

job posting: Ceramics Centre Coordinator

by | Nov 8, 2019 | emerging artist, job posting

AX Ceramics Centre Coordinator AX, the Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex, is seeking a Ceramics Centre Coordinator to help launch our ceramics centre, coordinate ceramics classes for the public,maintain inventory and studio equipment, fire kilns, and help us launch and coordinate our AX Evolution [Emerging Artist]program.This is a contract position for 30 hours/week, paid for,in part,through the provincial Youth Employment Fund, so candidates must be between the ages of 18-29 to qualify; we can help you navigate the enrolment process. As the successful applicant, you will have your own office and studio in a new, fully equipped ceramics centre. You will benefit from working with experienced ceramists and will be essential in helping to launch our Evolution [Emerging Artist] ceramics program. You will have access to kilns and a wheel as well as other professional equipment. Because the position is only 30 hours per week, you’ll have time to pursue other professional goals while earning a reliable income. Along with other artists and administrators, you will help organize AX’s ceramics arts programming, with opportunities to earn additional income as an instructor.

Responsibilities:

•Work with other ceramists, volunteers, and AX staff to help create and launch the AX Ceramics Program•Organize and coordinate AX’s ceramics programming and workshops, with opportunities to earn additional income as an instructor

•Determine and contact appropriate mentors for the Emerging Artist program,and schedule meetings in collaboration with the Ceramics Committee; track and report on program milestones

•Coordinate a biannual emerging artist ceramics exhibition

•Other duties as determined by the AX Executive and Artistic Director and the ceramics committee. Ideally, you are enrolled in or are a recent graduate of a ceramics program.

There will be some on-the-job training.

Qualifications

•Excellent interpersonal skills.

•Strong team player and also able to work independently.

•Excellent communication skills,including written and verbal.

•Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Join Our Team – Please apply with a cover letter and resume by November 29, 2019. You may email your application to [email protected].

We thank everyone who applies for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Hours of work: 30hours per week. Some weekends and evenings may be required. About AX Officially opened in June 2017 following extensive renovations, AX has quickly become a vibrant regional hub for arts and culture to the more than 500,000 people living within a 100 km radius. AX is housed in a beautifully restored heritage building in the centre of Sussex, NB, and has been identified as a key component in the town’s efforts to boost regional economic development. Receiving between 1,600 –2,000 visitors per month, the AX centre includes:

•The only environmentally controlled exhibition space in the region;

•Independently rented artist studios;

•A multifunctional workshop facility used by AX and available to rent for meetings;

•AX Ceramics Centre, a fully equipped ceramics facility with a large workroom;

•A multitude of ongoing educational programs, workshops, rotating exhibitions, musical and literary events, and art-making incubators hosted for children, youth and adults through the year;

•An onsite, licensed restaurant and outdoor patio called Knocks Café;

•A volunteer base of more than 50 artists and residents engaged in running its programs and gallery space.

For more information about AX and its programs, please visit www.axartscentre.ca.

job postings @ Clay Art Center

by | Nov 2, 2019 | job posting

Clay Art Center is Hiring!

Program and Sales Assistant

35 hours/week, Tuesday – Saturday
Pay: $30,000 – 33,000

Clay Art Center seeks a Program and Sales Assistant to work in our vibrant non-profit ceramic art organization in Port Chester, New York. We are looking for a person with excellent people skills to operate the front desk with the day to day tasks of sales and student registration. Be the first person that our customers/students see and hear on a daily basis. This position requires individuals to be detail-oriented, organized, and possess excellent people skills. Must have a working knowledge of applications including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Salesforce (database management) and website management. Language proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Details of the job:

Programs – Responsible for registering students and managing student activities for all educational programs
● Manage student class and workshop registration
● Update and maintain class, party, and private instruction schedules
● Process, deliver and manage student credit logs for payment of supplies
● Assist in coordination of private instruction sessions and clay parties
● Manage classroom tools and office supply ordering and inventory

Communications – Responsible for timely communications with students & visitors via email/phone & in person.
● Answer phones and greet visitors, guests, or customers in a professional manner daily
● General customer care, including giving tours of facility when needed
● Update website for classes, programs, and other pages

Gallery Shop Management
● Handle gallery and shop sales
● Maintain upkeep of display in shop
● Attend gallery openings and events as needed

Exhibitions
● Assist Exhibitions Manager with exhibition related programs

Benefits: Health Insurance, vacation and sick days, opportunity to take a free ceramics class.

Application instructions: Please send resume and cover letter with the subject line Program and Sales Assistant to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Posted October 31, 2019

Program Director

Full-time
Salary: $45,000-60,000

Do you love clay? Do you believe everyone deserves access to the arts?

Clay Art Center, a nationally recognized non-profit center for the advancement and practice of the ceramic arts, seeks a dynamic educator and program administrator to lead Clay Art Center’s Programs. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be responsible for managing onsite adult and youth education and work in partnership with area schools, community centers and organizations to provide access to the ceramic arts for the community’s economically disadvantaged youth, teens and older adults, and for those with special needs. The Program Director also oversees special projects such as mosaics and youth symposia. The Program Director is responsible for each program’s content, budget, and growth.

Specific responsibilities include:

Program Development:
• Direct, expand and deepen existing community arts and youth programs and develop new partnerships.
• Develop, implement and grow adult educational programs, including one-time and weekly classes, private lessons, independent study and clay parties
• Hire and supervise community arts and youth/summer camp instructors. Provide opportunities to develop teaching skills.
• Hire and manage instructors, and produce teacher contracts each session. Conduct 3 teacher meetings per year
• Manage the scholarship program for summer camp and youth classes.

Education Programming:
• Curate and coordinate a calendar of workshops, collaborating with Exhibitions Manager; implement workshops
• Oversee enrollment and manage communications to address low enrollment and ensure student prospects are being attended to in a timely manner
• Ensure classrooms are adequately equipped to fulfill needs of program, working with Studio Manager to address short and long term needs;
• Help organize public and private events specific to students and members

Marketing and Evaluation:
• Prepare content for class brochures and other print media by working with other Clay Art Center staff
• Oversee and maintain educational and community content on website
• Analyze metrics and evaluate the impact of programming quarterly

Personnel:
• Supervise part-time Community Liaison and full-time Program Assistant
• Supervise and mentor Community Arts Fellow and Community Arts Assistant(s), who provide technical and administrative support.
• Be accountable and report to the ED
• General customer care, including returning phone calls and emails daily and developing relationships with students, teachers, student prospects and visitors.
• Attend gallery openings and events as needed

Financial:
• Develop budget for programming
• Maintain controls to meet fiscal year income and expense budget targets
• Manage credit log system
• Manage instructor hourly payroll on a bi-monthly basis.

Qualifications:
• 4 years of experience in community-based arts programming, adult education, k-12 education or arts administration.
• A deep knowledge of ceramics.
• Ability to teach and develop programming for a wide spectrum of audiences and ages.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Benefits: Health Insurance, vacation and sick days, opportunity to take a free ceramics class.

Application instructions: Please send resume and cover letter with the subject line Program Director to [email protected]. No calls please.

Posted November 1, 2019

www.clayartcenter.org

call for entry: Off Center

by | Oct 27, 2019 | Uncategorized

Since the first ceramics were created, like Venus of Dolní Věstonice, before 25,000 BCE and pottery vessels that were discovered in Jiangxi, China, which date back to 18,000 BC, people have been fascinated with clay. Northern California has a rich history of talented ceramic artists from Rob Arneson to Manuel Neri.  Blue Line Arts is excited to showcase the innovation of ceramic techniques and vision from around the world during this annual show.  Ceramic artists who want to share their vision of ceramic art are encouraged to apply.

Judge

TBD

Important Dates
Deadline to enter: March 20th, 2020
Exhibition Dates: May 2nd- June 13th, 2020
Artist Notification: March 28th, 2020
Shipping deadline of work to Blue Line Arts: April 19th, 2020
Hand deliver work to Blue Line Arts: April 26th or April 27th from 10 to 3pm
Opening Reception: May 16th, 2020 From 5 pm- 8:30 pm

Pick up unsold work from Blue Line Arts: June 14th and 15th, from 10 am -3 pm

Eligibility

  • Open to artists everywhere!
  • All artwork must be original and completed within the last two years
  • Artwork cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts
  • All 2-D works must be ready to hang
  • All artwork must be for sale
  • Accepted artwork that differs significantly from image in online submission will be disqualified
  • No accepted entry may be withdrawn or sold outside of the exhibition prior to the closing date
  • Blue Line Arts handles all sales transactions. Non-member artists receive a 50% commission from all gallery sales and members receive a 60% commission
  • Size limitations
    • Art must be able to enter through the doors with a clearance of 94”h x 91”w
    • Ceilings in the gallery are 10 feet high
    • Nothing over 60 lbs will be accepted
  • All artwork images must be renamed in the following format:
    • LastNameFirstName_ArtworkTitle
  • The artist is responsible to pay for all shipping and should have a prepaid label from FedEx or UPS (No US Mail)  for return of artwork.

ENTRY FEES

There is a non-refundable entry fee for Off Center show of $35; there is a $5/image fee for every additional image upload.

Application Requirements: Applicants must apply using the form on the Blue Line Arts website, http://www.bluelinearts.org/call-to-artists. You must be 18 years or older to apply.

Questions: If you have any questions about submissions, please contact Blue Line Arts staff during open hours at (916) 783-4117 or email [email protected]

www.bluelinearts.org/off-center-2020