by Carole Epp | Jun 9, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
This international event is scheduled for September 1 – October 2 in
the historic City of Auburn located in the California, Sierra Nevada
foothills, heart of Gold Country.
This juried clay show celebrates visionary artists from around the
world with only 100 entries allowed in the Exposition. Online
applications will be accepted beginning April 1, 2016.
More than $25,000 in cash prizes and awards will be offered to the winning entries. The Exposition will be judged by Susannah Israel, the only American to win the New Zealand Fletcher Challenge.
This Exposition is held in conjunction with a Throw-a-Thon, exciting
workshops and a Street Fair (organized by General Gomez Gallery and the
ClayArts Studio). The exposition features a grand finale Beer &
Brats Fete, complete with local beer, food, music and commemorative beer
stein.
The North American Clay Challenge is offering $25,000
in cash prize money and purchase awards. 2016 is our inaugural year,
the not so modest beginnings of many more years to come for the North American Clay Challenge.
We started with an idea for a two-day clay throw-a-thon, and soon our
enthusiasm heightened and our ideas propagated more ideas, and the North American Clay Challenge was born.
One goal early on, was to join the ranks of Auburn’s many prestigious
events. In keeping with the true “Auburn, Endurance Capital of the
World” spirit, we soon realized that what was needed was not simply a
single clay event, but a month long, pull out all the stops,
International Clay Challenge!
With the expertise of clay artists Larry Ortiz and Ray Gonzales, we
soon had internationally known artist Susannah Israel on board as juror
for the show. The Clay Challenge exhibit will be located in the General Gomez Arts building at 808 Lincoln Way in Auburn, California, USA.
The exposition includes challenges in the following four categories:
Figure Sculpture, Sculpture, Functional (Thrown), and Tile/Wall Hanging.
September begins with an exclusive invitational VIP reception, followed
workshops, the clay throw-a-thon, the General reception along with a
street fair with demonstrations, live music, and vendors.
October 1st wraps up the month with a Beer and Brats festival.
TAKE THE CHALLENGE!
www.northamericanclaychallenge.com/entry_page/
by Carole Epp | Jun 8, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colorado — Anderson Ranch Arts Center
The Studio Coordinator supports the Artistic Directors in the vision,
operation, maintenance and technical aspects of the program, studio,
facilities and equipment. The Studio Coordinator is responsible for
overseeing and performing the day-to-day operations of the studio
programs: maintaining supplies, general upkeep and maintenance of their
specific studio facilities, including technical and educational
assistance to residents, visiting artists, summer faculty and students.
In addition, the Studio Coordinator supports the Artistic Directors with
administrative duties in all programs for which the Artistic Director
is responsible. All Studio Coordinators are expected to collaborate and
work together as a team with all ranch staff. Studio Coordinator
positions are year-round, full-time positions, usually 40 hours per week
from October through mid-May and 60-plus hours per week from mid May
through September.
Position starts: September 5, 2016
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the studio building and
facilities, such as cleaning, changing lights, trash removal, heating,
plumbing and mechanical needs.
- In collaboration with the Artistic Director, order, design and
install major and minor equipment, oversee the safety of studio
facilities including first aid supplies, maintain fire alarm systems
with regular walk-throughs and inspections.
- Assist with summer and non-summer workshops, work with Artistic
Director to manage supply lists, order all supplies, work with faculty
regarding workshop curriculum and help to coordinate 20 to 30 workshops
per year. During summer, the Studio Coordinator trains and supervises 3
to 4 interns within their department, and provides assistance to the
faculty and students. Studios are cleaned and readied each week for new
workshops.
- Promote and market summer and non-summer workshops.
- Teach at least two weeks of workshops per year.
- Support the Artists-in-Residence Program, Visiting Artists, Gallery,
Summer Programs, Development and Administration departments at the
Ranch.
- Train and supervise interns consistent with Ranch policies.
- Participate in all staff, art team and departmental meetings.
- Provide technical support and assistance to residents and visiting artists.
- Support Ranch outreach activities through studio tours, short talks,
demos, etc. Participate in the educational component of community-based
projects.
- Support staff and board to cultivate positive relationships with
volunteers, to include donor cultivation and board/staff committees.
- Support publications by providing descriptive materials about Ranch
programs to Marketing staff for the newsletter, workshop catalog,
website, blogs, PR images, etc.
- Encourage and maintain sponsorship arrangements and cultivate giving
opportunities among students, donors, faculty and visiting artists.
- Participate in Anderson Ranch special events.
- Support the Artistic Director in the production of his/her artwork and research.
- Be a leader, be a team player and a contributor. Embrace leadership with a positive and flexible attitude.
Candidate Qualifications/Skills:
- Demonstrated organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Effective people skills are crucial.
- Desire and interest in working with an alternative non-profit arts educational organization.
- A broad appreciation and understanding of the ceramics arts.
- A strong understanding of ceramic processes and technologies;
including all aspects of kiln firings, repairs and maintenance.
Knowledge of gas, wood and electric kilns as well oxidation and
reduction firings. Electric computer kiln understanding and knowledge.
- A thorough knowledge of plaster, glaze and clay body chemistry and applications.
- Experience in running and operating a ceramics studio department.
Ability to manage a team of interns for summer workshops and winter
residency programs.
- Have effective experience in ceramic workshop experience and problem
solving. Faculty, student and artist in resident experience desirable.
- Basic knowledge and experience of clay forming techniques; throwing,
hand building and slip casting using the wheel, slab rollers,
extruders, etc.
- Computer skills; word processing, Photoshop basics, digital camera
skills, scanning and printing. Some knowledge of basic 3D modeling
programs such as Rhino and CAD software would be helpful.
- Be a quick learner.
- BFA or MFA desirable, but not necessary.
- A love and passion for the ceramic arts.
Salary and Benefits
Anderson Ranch Arts Center offers an excellent and competitive
benefits and compensation package. This position provides salary,
housing, vacation, health insurance and other benefits.
Application Instructions
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 10 images and the names
of 3 references to [email protected]. Include in subject line:
Studio Coordinator of Ceramics Application. No phone calls please.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the ideal candidate is selected.
Application Deadline: July 1, 2016
To Note
This job summary is not to be interpreted to be all-inclusive. It is
intended to identify the essential functions and qualifications of the
job. The applicant may be required to perform job-related
responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job
description. Certain functions not explicitly stated above are
nevertheless understood to be essential to this position. Anderson Ranch
is an equal opportunity employer.
by Carole Epp | Jun 6, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
by Carole Epp | Jun 3, 2016 | Uncategorized, workshops
28TH EDITION
JULY 08TH TO AUGUST 14TH, 2016
EVERYDAY FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM
July 8th : Opening at noon
August 14th, closing at 5 pm
Val-David – The place to be in summer for anyone passionate about the
ceramics arts, 1001 Pots invites all lovers of things ceramic to its
28th edition, from July 10 to August 16. Delightfully located in the
sylvan beauty of the Laurentian Mountains, in the charming heart of
Val-David village, the exhibition presents the heights of excellence in
Québec ceramics. Set out on the magnificent site of the event’s founder,
Kinya Ishikawa, the massed works of the contemporary ceramists are on
show in a multitude of styles and formats. Whether grouped by individual
craftsperson or presented according to themes in both indoor and
outdoor displays (garden, kitchen, table art, tea, sculpture, jewelry,
children’s work, decoration, collectible items…), everything has been
harmoniously arranged so visitors can discover the marvels created by
local artisans. And of course, they have an opportunity to take some of
them home!
Earth and people
1001 Pots offers multiple opportunities to enter into the special
world of ceramics and exchange with the creators. Every day, a different
artisan will present his or her work. Demonstrations and workshops
liven up the weekends; also a whimsical throwing competition will put
various talents to the task of providing sufficient bowls for the
organization Empty bowls. The work of artists in residence can be
appreciated as well. And why not register for an hour workshop or if
you like more, a week long course on the potter’s wheel (for adults) or
perhaps enter the children for a creative hand building workshop while
you take time to wander around this peaceful site?
Earth and gardens
The 1001 Pots exhibition is well known for the beauty of is site.
During the visit, you can enjoy a true moment of grace by taking tea in
the Mousse garden, Zen garden or Secret garden. The intimate
relationship between the art of tea making and ceramics is also revealed
in the presentation of an exhibition and contest, held in partnership
with the teahouse Camellia Sinensis. You can also attend to the Tea
discovery workshop given by our partner. To round off this splendid
bouquet, you should also attend the demonstration of ikebana, the very
quintessence of Japanese floral art. Finally, but not the less, within
the unusual setting of the Silica garden, cultural manifestations are
also present in the form of musical concerts and poetry readings.
That tempts you? Come to visit us to discover all this and more still.
by Carole Epp | Jun 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Exhibition Dates: June 3 – July 9, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, June 3, 7 – 9 pm
The Saskatchewan Craft Council is excited to present Scavengers and Outcasts, an exhibition of new sculptural ceramics by Debra Kuzyk and Ray Mackie of Lucky Rabbit Pottery (www.kuzykmackie.com) from
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. This exhibition includes thrown pots with
sculpted lids and underglaze decoration focusing on the down-and-out of
Saskatchewan wildlife.
Although the artists have lived in the Maritimes for most of their
adult lives, both were born and raised in Saskatchewan. They both
discovered pottery at the University of Saskatchewan, and then both attended the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) in Halifax. Since 1999 — when Lucky Rabbit Pottery settled
in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia — Kuzyk and Mackie have been full time
ceramic artists. Now they’re coming home for an exhibition at the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
“This show is a kind of homecoming for us. We are thrilled to show
here in Saskatoon, and in many ways, the work has brought back strong
memories of Prairie landscapes and the animals which inhabit them,”
writes Mackie.
“Creatures brave enough to enter human habitat are really messengers
from the wild, reminding us that we share this earth with all forms of
life. Those who do not please us suffer greatly. From the beginning of
recorded history, potters have worked with images of animals, and we
follow in this great tradition, only this time we bring to mind those
least loved among us, and elevate them to the top of our pedestals,”
writes Kuzyk.
When the artists began collaborating in 1992, it became clear that
Ray would make pots and Debra would focus on decoration and sculpting.
That division has persisted, while Ray has made forays into mosaics,
sculpting and painting, as well. Fairly early on they began working with
images of plants and animals. Ray’s pots, which are influenced by
classical Chinese forms, have become pedestals for various birds, fish,
and mammals which, in most instances, are sculpted by Debra.
Please join the artists for a Public Exhibition Reception on Friday June 3rd at the Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery (813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon, SK), from 7 to 9 pm! RSVP to the Facebook event.
www.saskcraftcouncil.org
