call for entry: University of North Florida International Ceramics Exhibition

by | Jun 9, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

The UNF
Cermics Guild is pleased to host The UNF International Ceramics
Exhibition.
This show will highlight ceramic excellence, according to juror McKenzie
Smith. Participation is open to all artists 18 years of age or
older. Work submitted must be original, must use
clay as the primary material, and must have been completed within the
last 3
years.

Awards:
Purchase
Award
Best of
Show
Honorable
Mentions

Calendar:

Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 by Midnight Pacific Time

Exhibition Dates:  September 1, 2016 – October 14, 2016 

Email Notification Begins: July 27th, 2016

Accepted Works Due: August 19th, 2016

Juror:
McKenzie
Smith is a potter working in Florida. McKenzie worked as a Core Student
at the Penland School of Crafts. He received his BFA from the
University of South Florida and his MFA from the University of Florida.
Residencies include the Archie Bray Foundation, Banff Center For The
Arts, Baltimore Clayworks, and the University of Miami. Smith has
exhibited widely and taught numerous workshops.

Gallery:
UNF Gallery of Art
Founders Hall
Building 2 • Room 1001
1
UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
http://unfceramics.webs.com/

monday morning eye candy: Renee LoPresti

by | May 30, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

Statement/Bio:
My
ceramic art is an exploration of imagery, color, and pattern on
utilitarian forms designed for daily use. The vessels are adorned with
decorative surfaces; layered slips and underglazes that are hand
painted, slip trailed, and incised. I have an affinity for using imagery
that is both accessible and ephemeral in nature; intended so that the
user can create their own personal connections with the piece in a
similar but distinct way, parallel to what was felt while making the
piece. I work with a locally supplied iron-bearing stoneware clay which
provides a warm, rust colored backdrop against the colorful graphic
surface, and fire to cone 5 in an electric kiln. I graduated from Alfred
University in 2009 with a BFA, and am currently a studio potter in
residence at Eye of the Dog Art Center in San Marcos, TX.