by Carole Epp | Sep 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
[kuh-nek-tiv]
October 1 and 2, 2009
In collaboration with Nebraska Wesleyan University 
Polly by Jason Briggs, AFC Presenter A biennial conference presented by LUX Center for the Arts and the Department of Art at Nebraska Wesleyan University. The conference provides an opportunity for students, educators, artists, collectors and the public to connect, learn and explore. The conference features lectures, demonstrations and exhibitions by Sonya Clark, Jason Briggs, Victoria Goro-Rapoport, and Jess Starkel. Registration is open through Sept. 19.
Special rates for college and high school students available.
College group rates available.
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by Carole Epp | Jul 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
HANDBUILT
September 17-19, 2009, Philadelphia, PA
Demonstration Inspiration Conversation
Conference Website
The first Conference Dedicated to Handbuilding with Clay
A Down to Earth Event to benefit the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF)
This is a demonstration only format not a hands on workshop. There will be cameras set up so everyone can see what the demonstrators are doing from wherever they are seated. There is a maximum of 175 participants.
DEMONSTRATORS
Hayne Bayless
Lisa Naples
Holly Walker
Sandi Pierantozzi
with Special Guest Speaker William Daley
Featuring:Slab Building, Extruding, Coiling, Pinching, Slip Decoration
An exhibition of handbuilt work from nationally known clay artists
A wealth of practical techniques, tips & advice
An open dialogue with the presenters
Slide presentations, sources of inspiration, pots
Tools, books, community, social events & new friendships
A presentation on body mechanics and movement
HANDBUILT NATIONAL EXHIBITION
This invitational exhibition will showcase nationally known handbuilders from across the country currently working in the field of ceramics. The rich collection of pots represented will feature a dynamic range of forms, encompassing a wide variety of handbuilding techniques and surface designs. From quiet contemplative surfaces to highly embellished and exuberant decoration, this show promises to be a visual feast. Participating artists are: Mary Barringer, Hayne Bayless, Margaret Bohls, Virginia Cartwright, Jimmy Clark, William Daley, Kathryn Finnerty, Michele Ginouves, Gail Kendall, Maren Kloppmann, Allison McGowan, Jenny Mendes, Lisa Naples, Sandi Pierantozzi, Kari Radasch, Holly Walker, Lana Wilson and Liz Zlot Summerfield.
Follow this link to view an online gallery representing the current work of the invited artists:
HANDBUILT ARTISTS ONLINE GALLERY
HANDBUILT EVENT SCHEDULE
LOCAL HOTEL INFORMATION
“HANDBUILT” Organized and Presented by Sandi Pierantozzi
Contact: [email protected]
by Carole Epp | Jul 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
September 17 – 18
Conference: Making Futures, the crafts in the context of emerging global sustainability agendas Now open for registrations, ‘Making Futures’ will be held on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September 2009 within the magnificently sited Mount Edgcumbe estate on the River Tamar opposite the city of Plymouth, Devon, UK. CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKER: PROFESSOR RICHARD SENNETT (USA) The aims of the ‘Making Futures’ research conference are to improve understanding of the ways in which the contemporary crafts are responding to ideas and agendas connected with global environmental and sustainability issues. Also, to try to discern whether these new imperatives present opportunities for the crafts to redefine and reconstitute themselves as less marginalised, more centrally productive forces in society.
FOR FULL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT THE CONFERENCE WEBSITE
For further information, contact [email protected]
by Carole Epp | Jun 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
Well the website doesn’t have all the info yet, but I could wait to share the news of an amazing ceramic opportunity in 2010. Three extensive exhibitions with the best of European contemporary ceramics, workshops, lectures, masterclasses and artist residencies will take place on the island of Bornholm September 2010! Could it get much better?
From their website:
European Ceramic Context 2010 forms part of a biennial symposium for European contemporary glass and ceramics on the island of Bornholm in Denmark. Through comprehensive exhibitions, workshops, master classes, lectures and an artist in residence program, an opportunity will arise to discuss and present the best of contemporary European ceramics today. All 27 members of the European Union as well as Iceland, Norway and Switzerland will be participating.European Ceramic Context 2010 is organizing a conference that will spotlight and discuss current themes in contemporary European ceramics. Lecturers and speakers will be among the leading theorists, curators and artists within the field of ceramics. The conference will take place at the Glass and Ceramic School on Bornholm.European Ceramic Context 2010 is organizing a number of Master Classes, that will be open for enrollment to all professional ceramic artists who wishes to extend their knowledge or seek inspiration and challenge for their daily studio-practice. Master classes will be taught by accomplished instructors and professional artists.
European Ceramic Context is organizing a series of artist residencies in collaboration with Res Artis, a world wide network of artist-residencies and residential art centers. Selected artists will be given the time and space to develop a new project or body of work in ceramics. Artists will be working at Svaneke Gaarden, Møbelfabrikken and The Glass and Ceramic School for a period of approx. 6 weeks. During the residency artist will be asked to work on a given theme, to be presented at the ECC2010 conference at the end of their AiR session.
More details will be forth coming so bookmark the site and start booking your time off and flights!
by Carole Epp | Mar 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
From the website:
“Is craft creating a new culture? The goal of this conference is to investigate the inherent contradictions between craft as a lifestyle and craft as a business. These contradictions are not new to craft. For many, making is a meaningful way of life, but the question is—How can the core values of craft play a role in future marketplace models?
Are we in a crisis? Or in a moment of transition to a new sustainable model that combines lifestyle and business? The whole world is changing—what is craft’s role in it? “Creating a New Craft Culture” will seek to pinpoint craft and the handmade in our constantly changing world.
* Featured presenters include: Dr. Richard Sennett, professor and author, The Craftsman
* Rob Walker, columnist for the New York Times Magazine and author of Buying In: The Secret Dialogue Between What We Buy and Who We Are
* Garth Clark esteemed curator, historian, scholar, and owner Garth Clark Gallery
* Dr. Sandra Alfoldy, Associate Professor, Craft History, NSCAD University
* Tom Patti, glass artist
* Julie Lasky, Editor-in-Chief, I.D. Magazine
October 15–17, 2009
Minneapolis, Minnesota
For further information please contact:
Monica Hampton
Director of Education
212.274.0630 x272
[email protected]
www.craftcouncil.org/conference09
