by Carole Epp | Jul 25, 2016 | Uncategorized

The Australian Design Centre invites you to attend the opening of our new exhibition
Clay Intersections.
Curated by Cath Fogarty, Clay Intersections presents the work of eight contemporary artists exploring varied approaches to making and working with clay.
Clay Intersections
Thursday 28 July, 6 – 8pm
101-115 William Street, Darlinghurst 2010
The exhibition will be opened by special guest Roderick Bamford, Senior Lecturer, School of Design Studies, UNSW Art & Design.
Guests will be treated to complimentary drinks on arrival.
Exhibition dates: 28 July to 21 September 2016
by Carole Epp | Jul 23, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
Eligiblity: Artworks that use clay/ceramics as the main material or subject matter are eligible to be submitted.
Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale 2017 (GICB2017) INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION calls for artists from October 4 to 31, 2016 via online (ic.gicb.kr). The Grand Prize Winner will receive a cash prize of KRW50,000,000(approx.43,000.00USD) and will be invited to solo exhibition during the GICB2019 as well as the grand opening ceremony for the GICB2017.
Unleash your creativity and imagination at the GICB2017 International Compeititon , a window to the future of ceramics.
Korea Ceramic Foundation will be hosting the 9 th Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale
Korea from April 22 (Sat) to May 28 (Sun), 2017 in Icheon, Yeoju and Gwangju.
GICB2017 is now commencing with the announcement of entry requirements for the International Competition, one of the main parts of the GICB. This competition calls for the artworks that mirror the modern trends and point to the future of the ceramic arts. It welcomes such artworks that redefine the essence of ceramics by exploring the spirit, values, forms and techniques of the traditional ceramic art.
Unleash your creativity and imagination at the International Competition, a window to the future of ceramics. GICB2017 will keep going all out for promoting the winners to the world!
Website: https://www.kocef.org/eng/n03_info/01.asp?mode=view&idx_num=107&page=1
Enquiry: [email protected]

by Carole Epp | Jul 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
OCTOBER 3-7, 2016
8 students per session
Location: Soto-Córdova Studios, Penland, NC
We
are joining forces for a third time to teach this unique combination of
figurative ceramic sculpture and surface development through the use of
underglaze transfers and monotypes.
Full info here: http://travel-arte.squarespace.com/new-page-1/
jasonbigeburnett.com
cristinacordova.com
The course will include:
- The
basics of anatomy and proportion, building a torso with slabs, and
exploring different construction formats for pedestal or wall, finishing
and detailing to optimize expression
- An assortment of printing
techniques for clay such as screen, monotype and plaster printing as
well as tissue transfers and decals.
- Lectures to show how artists utilize “printing” in clay and inspire conceptual investigation
- Clay
and all necessary materials for printing and developing surfaces
including silkscreens, plaster, decals, transfers, slips, underglazes
and glazes
- Insider resources regarding clays, printing materials for clay, printing and anatomy books, models and specialty tools
- 3 firings
- A 4:1 teacher /student ratio (only 8 spaces available) to get deep into the techniques
- A great lunch and afternoon coffee or tea
- 8am-10pm access to the studio
by Carole Epp | Jul 14, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
Competition Number:
16-87R
Close Date:
August 1, 2016
LAB TECHNICIAN – FINE ARTS, FACULTY OF ARTS – Competition Number 16-87R
Kwantlen Polytechnic
University seeks a highly motivated, organized individual with proven
experience with technical Fine Arts support in a post-secondary
education environment to join our Fine Arts Department as a Lab
Technician for the Faculty of Arts. This
fulltime regular position is scheduled for five workdays per week
starting September 2016. The salary is starting at $45,150.20 annually.
Qualified candidates
will have completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent combination
of education and experience from a publicly accredited
post-secondary institution with experience and knowledge of the
techniques and safety aspects involved with: print making &
ceramics. Prior experience assisting in a Fine Arts department at a
post-secondary institution is required. Preference will be given
to applicants with active involvement in the local art community and
experience in promoting and developing strong workplace communications
and processes.
Please forward your résumé, including photocopies of post-secondary transcripts,
quoting the competition number 16-87R by August 1, 2016 to: [email protected].