Earth & Fire is one of the country’s premiere ceramic events. For three days in June, over a hundred potters from across the UK and Europe come to Nottinghamshire to sell direct to the public from outdoor market stalls in the ancient abbey ruins and grounds.
The event attracts collectors, gallery owners, enthusiasts and the general public alike, who flock to Rufford to meet and talk to the potters selling everything from garden planters and sculptures, to bowls, pie dishes, teapots, mugs, plates and egg cups.
Truly a celebration of clay in all its forms, Earth and Fire also includes a programme of free demonstrations and talks, trade stands selling all things ceramic, and campus stands showcasing the next generation of potters.
Applications will open online for potential exhibitors until November 22nd
http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/enjoying/artsandculture/arts/earth-and-fire/#.Um6LstVIzPQ.facebook
Applications will be accepted beginning Nov. 1st
Download General Exhibitor & Show Information
*Apply online: www.zapplication.org ($35 – BEST VALUE)*
Download a paper artist application ( all paper applications $60)
Download a paper artisinal food &/or beauty products application (all paper applications $60)
Deadline to apply: April 1st
European Ceramics
Call For Entries
The WESTERWALDPRIZE was first awarded in 1973 to present outstanding ceramic art and craft work in the framework of a competition and exhibition at the Keramikmuseum Westerwald (KMW). This remains a priority of the administration of the Westerwald region for the 13th WESTERWALDPRIZE in 2014. A further aim is to promote the dialogue between ceramics and art in the region and to support cultural exchange within Europe.
The Westerwald Prize
In 2014, five prizes are to be awarded for outstanding ceramic work in the following areas:
•Saltglaze: stoneware and porcelain
: The Höhr-Grenzhausen Municipal Prize
•Design / serially produced ware
•Vessel / Form / Decor
•Sculpture / Installation
•Talent Award
(up to the age of 35 – b. 1978) (applicable for all the above categories)
Download all the details in english here: http://www.keramikmuseum.de/sites/keramikmuseum.de/myzms/content/e3578/e3676/WW-2014-en-Form-2_ger.pdf
http://www.keramikmuseum.de/e3578/index_ger.html
Please note that the closing date for entries is 19 January 2014
you may notice a new little image on the right hand side of the blog. it’s that rectangle over there that says donate/support/musing. let’s try not to talk about it too much, but it does need to be mentioned.
so i’ve been running this blog since 2007 and throughout the years the debate has raged regarding adding ads to the blog. sigh. i feel so awkward even talking about it…. personally i’ve never wanted ads. i’m kind of opposed to them. but there is a reality that needs to be addressed and that is that this blog – which i love and am passionate about continuing – is taxing on my time. the blog could be so much more i know. i’d love to see it grow and develop over the upcoming years, and i believe that it has grown substantially since 2007. but to do this i will have to put in more time. time that takes me away from my own artistic practice.
so i’d like to propose a different option rather than advertising on the blog. it’s simple really and you can either ignore it or you can contribute. up to you completely. if you so kindly would like to contribute to musing and all the work that goes on to keep the blog up to date, then all you have to do is click on that DONATE image and you’ll be redirected to paypal where you can send a contribution to [email protected]
i’m not asking for a lot. i know we are all broke and struggling as artists. but if everyone that read the blog gave a couple bucks a year it would be a huge difference.
i also am open to contributions of awesome art for my collection….but that’s another thing : )
okay, i’m sorry.
let’s be done with this awkwardness and go back to our lovely lives.
thanks for your time and all the ways in which you contribute to our clay community and to musing.
hugs,
carole
* it’s a simple process but a bit confusing. since i can’t just add a paypal donation button to the blog (must be a registered charity) this DONATE image will take you to a paypal page where you enter your email, my email ([email protected]) and a dollar amount you’d like to contribute. again many thanks.
