emerging artist: Mitch Iburg

Signing my name –
a circle drawn in wet clay
Who is it that speaks
of a thousand years?
Surely I have seen nothing close
Hushed by the gusting wind
my voice is carried away
like a leaf now half buried
in the clay bed
 
 

 

Applications open for Earth and Fire International Ceramic Fair

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

call for artists: The Peters Valley Annual Fine Craft Fair

PetersValley.org

September 27 & 28, 2014
Contact:Lindsay Gates, (973)948-5200 ext.202 [email protected]

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

The Peters Valley Annual Fine Craft
Fair is a juried event that attracts exhibitors from across the country.
Approximately 150 artists will be accepted into the event as well as
several Artisanal Food exhibitors. All artwork must be made by the
exhibiting artist. The show is promoted through newspapers, magazines
and social media. Promotional postcards, posters and digital ads are
available to exhibiting artists.The hosting venue is
located less than 60 miles outside of New York City, is fully accessible, offers camping with or without hookups and has ample parking with easy load-in/out.

More information.

call for entry: Westerwald Prize 2014

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