call for entry: For Minnesota Ceramic Artists

by | Feb 8, 2017 | Uncategorized

We are proud to announce a recent two-year grant from the Jerome
Foundation in support of Northern Clay Center’s 2017 and 2018 Jerome
Ceramic Artist Project Grant programs. The Ceramic Artist Project Grant
program, in existence since 1990, supports Minnesota ceramic artists at
relatively early stages in their careers, as they accomplish short-term,
specific objectives. The program will provide three grants of $6,000
each in 2017 – 2018 for projects to take place between April 1 and
December 31, 2017 and 2018.

Elizabeth Pechacek

Elizabeth Pechacek

Projects may include, but are not limited to: experimenting with new
techniques and materials; working or studying with a mentor; purchasing
equipment to facilitate an aesthetic or technical investigation;
providing studio time, studio rental, supplies, and technical support;
collaborations between ceramic artists and artists working in other
media; and pursuing education, exhibition, or travel opportunities.

An exhibition of work produced during the grant period will take
place at Northern Clay Center at the conclusion of the grant.
Additionally, recipients will provide a brief image talk about their
work in conjunction with the exhibition.

Apply online here: https://www.northernclaycenter.org/artist-services/artist-fellowships/jerome-ceramic-artist-project-grant

For more information, contact Jill Foote-Hutton at [email protected] or 612.339.8007 x314.

call for emerging artists: Banff Artist in Residence

by | Sep 7, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

March 06 – March 31, 2017
Application deadline: October 19, 2016

Overview

Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) Emerging is an immersive program of
studio practice, creative exploration, and critical feedback for artists
in the early stages of their careers. BAiR Emerging combines the
artistic freedom of a self-directed residency with the supportive
benefits of an organized program.  As well as having the space to
create, research, and experiment, participants are part of a community
of emerging artists committed to developing and expanding their
practice.

What does the program offer?

Throughout a period of four weeks, artists will have opportunities to
hone their individual practice or collaborate with others, present work
to their peers, engage in critique, attend lectures and events across
campus, and learn from demonstrations in various visual art production
techniques. Artists will benefit from the insight provided by a curator
through consultation and studio visits. In addition, visiting artist and
winner of the 2016 Emerging Atlantic Artist Award, Anne MacMillan, with
share her work and career journey. The self-directed nature of this
program will leave ample time for independent learning and developing
the internal motivation and drive needed to be a successful artist.

This program will provide professional development opportunities for
emerging artists by opening up new possibilities and directions in the
production of their work. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to
offer demonstrations, technical support, and provide access to
facilities in photography, sculpture, printmaking, papermaking,
ceramics, fibre, video, digital technology, and more.

Who should apply?

This residency is for emerging artists and curators who have
completed University level training in visual arts (preferably within
the last five years), hold an active exhibition record of at least two
years in length, and show evidence of dedication in their pursuit of an
artistic career.

The program is designed for full participation over the entire four week period. Variable dates will not be considered.

Full details here: www.banffcentre.ca/programs/bair-emerging/201703

call for entry: LEAP awards

by | Jul 13, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

A call for entries will begin on July 1, 2016 for the 2017 Lydon
Emerging Artist Program (LEAP). LEAP is a Store feature that recognizes
exceptional emerging talent in the contemporary craft field and provides
opportunities for early career artists to bring their artwork to the
consumer market. Established in 2007 in honor of SCC Director of
Exhibitions Kate Lydon’s 20-years of service, the program showcases one
winner and six finalists. The winner
will receive a $1000 cash prize and have their work featured, marketed,
and sold in The Store for one year, beginning January 2017. In addition
to the prize-winning artist, each of the six finalists will have their
work featured and sold in 2-month intervals throughout 2017. 

LEAP is open to exceptionally talented artists who are in the early
stages of their careers. “Emerging” artists may have had some
professional experience (i.e., exhibitions, sales, publications, etc.)
but not yet have established reputations. Artists must work in craft
media and are asked to submit 6 images, a resume, a statement, support
materials, and a $25 application fee to SCC by September 30, 2016.

The selection review committee for LEAP will include guest juror
Brigitte Martin, creator and Editor-in-Chief of crafthaus, Janet McCall,
Executive Director at SCC, Kate Lydon, Director of Exhibitions at SCC,
and Megan Crowell, Asst. Director of Retail Operations at SCC.

http://contemporarycraft.org/opportunities/artist-opportunities/