Garth Johnson @ Illinois State University
call for entry: PLAYDATE: a Juried Show
The
Ceramics Center is now accepting submissions for “Playdate”, a juried
show exploring the role of games, toys, and childhood memories as
inspiration in the creative process. Artists working primarily in
clay, glass, or a combination of both are invited to submit work.
Submissions must have been completed in the last two years and reference
or be inspired by toys, games, or childhood memories. Mixed media and
all traditional or innovative clay and glass forming techniques are
welcome, but artwork must be primarily clay and/or glass.
Jurors
“Playdate”
will be juried by the current Resident Artists at The Ceramics Center:
Gratia Brown, Teresa Childers, Tammy Kopecky, Amy Nichols, Will Rimel,
Wendy Thoreson, Lauren Tucchi, and Amythest Warrington, Lindy Ethier
Awards
Best of Show and two Honorable Mentions will be awarded by Coe College Faculty John Beckelman and Jen Rogers.
CASH prizes will be awarded to a “Best of Show” and up to two “Honorable Mentions”
Calendar
April 4th- 2014 – Deadline to apply.
April 25th – Accepted Work Due at The Ceramics Center
May 2nd – June 5th – “Playdate” is exhibited in The Ceramics Center Gallery.
July 15th – All work returned to artists.
Entry Fee
Artists pay a $25 entry fee for up to three images of three submissions.
The Ceramics Center
Located In The Cherry Building
329 10th Ave. SE, Suite 117
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319.365.9644
[email protected]
movie day: Theaster Gates Soul Manufacturing Corp.
If you were at the NCECA Keynote address like I was chances are you are still buzzing with ideas, new knowledge and a hope for a better future that Theaster Gates inspired us all with. Here’s a quick video to get you started. If you’re like me you might just get stuck in youtube for the rest of the day watching Theaster.
Ever thought of being an underwriter for The Studio Potter Journal?
One of the other great things I got to do at this years NCECA was to get the word out about The Studio Potter. I’m such a firm believer in this periodical that I joined their board of directors last year. It’s been an interesting learning curve figuring out the behind the scenes of a publication. Super interesting to say the least.
If you have yet to acquaint yourself with the journal I suggest you hightail it over to their website and get yourself signed up or at least check out the online sample here.
So I’m also as a board member in charge of the Support Pages of The Studio Potter. What’s that you ask? Well the journal is non-profit and thus doesn’t have traditional ads. Instead they have underwriters.
The Support Pages provide a unique opportunity for makers,
galleries, suppliers and educational institutions to promote and present
their products and programs.
The Support Pages are built into The Studio Potter journal. The Studio Potter monthly electronic newsletter will contain a link to the underwriters’ websites. The Studio Potter website will feature a .pdf of the current and previous Support Pages.
The Support Pages are printed in full color, with production consistent
with the high-quality, exceptional design and printing standards of The Studio Potter.
You can see examples of past underwriters of the journal here.
Anyway, my point in tell you all this is that I encourage you to get in touch with me at [email protected] if you have any questions or if you might be interested in becoming a supporter of the journal through becoming an underwriter for The Studio Potter.
Thanks!
Carole
NCECA eye candy
There was far too much to do, far too much to see, far too many lovely people to meet over the last week in Milwaukee at NCECA. It had been the Portland NCECA years ago since I had last attended the annual conference. The clay world, and my role and engagement in it had changed substantially since. Take any full time parent and artist out of their day to day and place them in the all inspiring world of exhibitions, talks, and 2 in the morning late night chats with old friends about art and the result will likely be the overwhelmed yet childlike wonder and excitement that I felt over the last week. It wasn’t an exaggeration that I felt like a kid at Christmas. Seeing some of my favorite artists’ work in the flesh meant more in depth investigation and engagement in their work. Having my eyes opened to new, vibrant and challenging art also meant that I felt I needed to spend more time researching and expanding my views on contemporary ceramics. I have had my eyes and mind opened to the value, strength and support that this inclusive clay community offers.
There were so many ideas and discussions that I want to continue here online, and hopefully over the next few weeks once the thoughts have peculated and settled a bit (and of course when i can carve out some time) I’ll try to get posting some more thoughts on the blog again. I feel like that’s been something that has been missing over the years, something I’d like to grow. Perhaps I can try harder to get some of the amazing minds of this community doing more guest posts on the blog as well. If you’re interested or know someone please drop me a line!
For now it’s time for me to dive back into the studio; for 2 reasons. One because the last week was so damn inspiring and 2 because I’ve got bare shelves and a major sale at the end of April!
Thanks to everyone that made the point of stopping me and introducing themselves. I can’t remember the last time I received so many hugs or felt so happy. It really meant the world to me.
xoxox
Carole
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