call for entry: Materials Hard + Soft

by | Sep 3, 2020 | call for entry

about the exhibition

The Greater Denton Arts Council proudly presents the 34th annual Materials: Hard + Soft International Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition. Recognized as one of the premier craft exhibitions in the country, Materials: Hard + Soft began in 1987 and was originally initiated by area artist Georgia Leach Gough. The exhibition celebrates the evolving field of contemporary craft and the remarkable creativity and innovation of artists who push the boundaries of their chosen media. Since 2017, the exhibition has expanded to include works by international artists.

2021 JUROR – Pablo Barrera, oklahoma contemporary

2021 ENTRY GUIDELINES

HOW TO ENTER
Our entry deadline for the 2021 exhibition is September 30, 2020. Please review the upcoming schedule below for more information on the next steps in the competition.  A downloadable 2021 Prospectus is available for entry guidelines and procedures questions. Entries can be submitted online or through the mail.

AWARDS
The Greater Denton Arts Council will provide Juror Awards in the amounts of $1,000, $750, $500 and $250. Winners will be determined by the juror and will be announced at the opening reception of the exhibition on February 5, 2021.

ELIGIBLE MEDIA
Works produced in any of the craft media: clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or any combination of craft media, are acceptable. Entries must be the complete work of the submitting artist. Works can be a collaboration piece, all collaborators must be listed in the space provided on the entry form. Local, national, and international artists are encouraged to apply. Kits or commercially designed works will not be accepted. All work must have been completed within the past two years (2018-2020) and not previously exhibited at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center.

NUMBER OF ENTRIES + ENTRY FEE
Each artist is limited to three (3) entries. There is a $30 (USD) non-refundable fee, for up to three (3) entries. Payments must be submitted online at the time of application.

SIZE LIMITATIONS
All work must be ready for installation. Submissions are restricted to a weight limit of no more than 75 pounds. GDAC reserves the right to exclude any entry that presents complex installation or assembly problems.

SALES
A 30% commission will be retained from all work sold during the exhibition. Works which are not for sale must be clearly marked as such (NFS).

PUBLICITY
The exhibition will be publicized regionally, nationally and internationally. GDAC reserves the right to use photographs or digital images of any accepted work for the purpose of publicity.

DELIVERY + RETURN OF WORK
Artists are responsible for pre-paying all shipping charges to and from the exhibition site upon selection by the juror. Accepted works must be hand-delivered or shipped according to the instructions provided in the Artist Contract. Entries will be insured by GDAC while in its custody. Insurance value for pieces NFS should reflect fair market value. No work may be withdrawn before the close of the exhibition. Sending an entry to this exhibition shall imply an agreement on the part of the sender to all conditions above.

DEADLINES AND EXHIBITION DATES

September 30, 2020 | Deadline for acceptance of online entry materials (by 11:59 PM)

November 14, 2020| Notification forms sent to all artists

December 6, 2020 | Artist contracts are due

January 4 – 16, 2021 | Shipped and hand-delivered artwork due at the Arts Center

February 5, 2021 | Opening Reception 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Award Ceremony 7:00 PM.

February 5 – May 8, 2021 | Exhibition on view at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center

May 9 – 29, 2021 | De-installation and return of artwork

For additional questions about the competition and exhibition, contact [email protected]

Full Details HERE.

residency opportunity: Taoxichuan Art Center

by | Sep 2, 2020 | residency opportunity

Taoxichuan Art Center – International Studio located in the city of porcelain – Jingdezhen, China is now open for the application of Artist-in-residency for the calendar year 2021 & 2022.
The mission of Taoxichuan Art Center is to provide a platform for artists to work at the well-supportive studio environment and explore a thousand-year history of porcelain in Jingdezhen.
For the past 5 years, over 100 artists coming from 30 countries took part in our artist-in-residence. We held more than 50 solo and group exhibitions, 30 workshops, 5 Spring and Autumn Art Fairs, and 2 Ceramic Film Weeks.
In 2021 and 2022, Taoxichuan Art Centre will continuously enrich our existing artist-in-residence program by adding 2 new locations in two of the famous Celadon historical kiln sites. One is in Longquan, Zhejiang Province. The other one is in Tongchuan, Yaozhou Kiln, outside of Xian in Shanxi Province.
We expand and designate the goal of the artist-in-residence program in four categories.
1. create and exhibit
2. masterclass teaching and research
3. design prototype for a line of industrial production
work
4. film production about ceramic art, design, craft, culture and history.
For further information please contact:

call for entry: The Distill Cup 2020

by | Aug 23, 2020 | call for entry

Fuel your energy, your creative talent, and your imagination.

Is a cup a drinking vessel?
A measurement?
A chalice?
Protective clothing?
A trophy?

As in the past, there will be an award for ‘Best in Show’ and ‘People’s Choice’

CALL FOR ENTRY:

Application due September 17, 2020.
Requirements – email to [email protected]

THIS IS A JURIED EXHIBITION. You will be notified if your piece is accepted by September 30, 2020.

Artist/craftsperson/designer must be Canadian – living in Canada or abroad
3-5 images of your ‘CUP’ – images may be used for promotional purposes
Include title, material, process description, dimensions
This is a selling exhibition – all works must be for sale. Include your retail price.
Entry fee $25 etransfer to [email protected] – for selected works only. You will be notified if your piece is selected in September 2020. At that time, you must etransfer fee to confirm participation.
Artist/craftsperson/designer responsible for freight costs to get ‘cup’ to
DISTILL, 96 Downie Street, Stratford, ON, N5A 1W9, Canada
Exhibition will run November 11 – November 28, 2020 – in store and online.

Guest juror will be announced in November 2020.
Looking forward to seeing what you create;)