by Carole Epp | Mar 31, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
August 1 – Sept 13, 2015 – Lorton, Virginia
Application Deadline:
May 6, 2015
Application Fee: $30
The Workhouse Arts Center (WAF) is proud to announce a call for entries for its 5
th Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics Exhibition 2015. This 5
th Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics Exhibition is an “Open Call” for functional and/or sculptural ceramic artworks.
Workhouse
Arts Center is excited to continue promoting the breadth of
contemporary ceramic artwork being created throughout the USA.
All
works must be primarily ceramic. Mixed media works will be accepted
only if ceramic materials are the primary media. The juror will make
final determinations.
by Carole Epp | Mar 26, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
It’s that time of
year again, our third annual call for entry for the Medalta International Exhibition.
We are still
switching up the theme each year to keep things fresh… it started with cups…
then spoons … this year’s theme is an
ode to tools!
Last year for the SPOON
ME exhibition we were considering adding some of the scoops and spoons from
Medalta’s historic collection of great old objects from our three abandoned ceramic
factories. We have over 7 acres of
roofed buildings on our 150 acre historic clay district site here at Medalta…
so you can imagine there’s more than a few amazing old tools. Well, we didn’t
want leave out this tool treasure trove in favour of the old spoons, so the
object for the next international exhibition theme was an easy choice.
We want a photo of you with your favorite tool or tools and a
description of how this tool is an integral part of your process… and of
course we still want to show off what you can create with these great tools of
our trade so submissions will also include up to 5 photos of your work.
Successful applicants will have their tool photograph &
description included in the exhibition alongside up to five pieces of their
work. This contemporary work from
around the globe featured in TOOL will be displayed alongside a collection of our
old tools that were used in the historic ceramics industry at Medalta. The exhibition will be shared in
Medalta’s Yuill galley from September – November 30th 2015, &
online via Medalta’s Pinterest pages.
Juror – Martina Lantin
The GRAND PRIZE: a
month long residency at Medalta with accommodation!
Student entries are
eligible for Ceramic:
Technical and Ceramic: Art & Perception digital subscription!
Purchase prizes for Medalta’s contemporary collection are
generously sponsored by Medicine Hat College.
Several of the
selected artists will be featured on the Musing
About Mud blog.
Awards will be announced
at the opening reception.
This year it’s wide
open, and will be not only be a diverse exhibition, but a great opportunity for
our museum visitors & online community to gain insight into the processes
& tools that are a big part of our world behind the finished objects. Good
luck to everyone who enters and thank you for your support! We can’t wait to
see your submissions.
SUBMISSION
GUIDELINES:
Entry Fee: $20
Canadian.
IMPORTANT DATES
Applications Deadline: June 20th 2015.
Notification: Begins July 10th 2015.
Accepted Work Due: July 30th 2015.
Exhibition: September –November 2015
Reception: TBA
CONTACT
Any questions
regarding this exhibition can be directed to Medalta’s Curator
by Carole Epp | Mar 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Taos Clay Studio is a ceramic art center dedicated to the spread of
contemporary clay culture within Taos County, and across the country. We
are a community-based organization hosting lectures, workshops, and
events to promote art education and hands on learning. We foster an
environment of creativity catering to all ages and skill levels.
Founded
twelve years ago by Page Patterson Taos Clay has been making an impact
on the local art scene since its doors opened. In April of last year the
studio underwent a major change when Brandi Jessup our current owner
and director purchased the studio from local artist and entrepreneur
Logan Wannamaker. Building on twelve years of history and awesome, we
are growing at a rate we never could have anticipated!
We firmly
believe in the power and importance of arts education and its ability to
impact lives. Through memberships and classes, internships and
residencies, we build opportunities for lifelong learning and
experimentation in the visual arts.
In January of this year we
partnered with Travis Webb of Accelerated Kinetic Arts to open a second
space dedicated to bringing artists of all media together.
The
AKA Studio is a think tank for artists, business people, martial
artists, actors, dancers, and creative people of all backgrounds and
skills to come together. We create conversation and connect the dots
between media to generate both artistic and economic impact!
Find out more, check out some great perks and help support Taos here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/370215705/centered-mud-and-movement-arts-at-taos-clay?ref=nav_search
www.TaosClay.com
by Carole Epp | Mar 20, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Northern Clay Center is currently hiring for the following positions. Please see the job summary below and visit our website to download the full job description for application information.
About Northern Clay Center
Northern Clay Center is a nationally recognized ceramic arts organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Northern Clay Center’s mission is the advancement of the ceramic arts. Its goals are to promote excellence in the work of clay artists, to provide educational opportunities for artists and the community, and to encourage the public’s appreciation and understanding of the ceramic arts.
Ongoing programs include: exhibitions by contemporary ceramic artists, as well as historical and architectural ceramics; classes and workshops for children and adults; studio space and grants for artists; and a sales gallery representing 50+ top ceramic artists. Guided tours, hands-on events, and artist demos are available. The facility is handicapped accessible. Other programs, such as the American Pottery Festival, McKnight Residencies, and other fellowship grants, bring national and international artists to the region to continually feed a lively exchange of ideas and aesthetics.
Title: SALES GALLERY & SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER
Reports To: Director
Hours: Full time, with an occasionally flexible schedule
Timeline: Deadline for applications is April 15; tentative start date of May 15, 2015
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, responsible for managing Northern Clay Center’s Sales Gallery, American Pottery Festival, and other special events. It requires an ability to work well with a wide variety of people in a public sales situation. It also requires an ability to work independently, as well as within a group of peer colleagues. The position requires a flexible schedule, with an anticipated one evening per week and one weekend day per month, plus additional hours related to special events.
There are several direct reports to this position: the Sales Gallery Coordinator, the Sales Gallery & Special Events Associate, seasonal Sales Gallery Assistants, and the Online Sales Associate. The Manager is responsible for hiring and managing the regular sales gallery staff of three, with additional staff members on limited tenures during peak sales times. Additionally, the Manager oversees Sales Gallery and online sales related tasks of the Web and Communications Associate.
For more information and a complete job description, please visit our website:
http://www.northernclaycenter.org/apply/employment
Title: EDUCATION TECHNICIAN AND RESIDENT ARTIST
Reports to: Head of Education and Artist Service Programs
Hours: 30-34 hours per week on average, schedule determined by Head of Education and Artist
Service Programs.
Timeline: Applications must be received by August 14, 2015. The position will start on October 1, 2015.
The Education Technician is responsible for the daily flow of work created through Northern Clay Center’s education programs—from the management of raw materials to firing clay works—and is an integral part of the community-centered environment at NCC.
This position serves as one of three technicians supporting the Center’s education program, each of which has a list of shared responsibilities and unique responsibilities, which require open communication as a member of the team, with the ultimate coordination of the Head of Education and Artist Service Programs.
For more information and a complete job description, please visit our website:
http://www.northernclaycenter.org/apply/employment
