monday morning eye candy is being taken over….

I’m super excited to announce that starting NEXT WEEK monday morning eye candy is going to be handed over for a few weeks to the lovely folks at:
What’s CAN you ask?
Well it’s only one of the best new blogs out there for Ceramic Art.  
CAN stands for Ceramic Artists Now and they are building what is sure to quickly become one of your top go to spots online for gorgeous eye candy and writing about the movers and shakers in our clay community. 

 

So go check them out this week and make sure to come back next monday to musing 
for an intro of the talent behind CAN and for their first takeover guest post!

Residency Programs at Taos Clay Studio

2 Year Residency: May 15, 2016 (Residency starts between August and September of 2016)

1 Year Residency: June 15, 2016 (Residency starts October of 2016)

Taos
Clay offers three full-time resident artist positions to emerging clay
artists. For seven years Taos Clay’s residency has attracted artists
from around the country to gain experience in managing the day-to-day
operations of a community clay studio.

All residents are offered a
semi-private studio space, free firings, wholesale materials, paid
teaching opportunities and the opportunity to sell their work in the
gallery in exchange for 20-25 hours of work per week.

The
residency at Taos Clay Studio offers artists a supportive environment to
explore and develop in their personal work while gaining insight into
the business of making art.

Residents must demonstrate a
willingness to work with the local community, and a desire to grow in
their own work. They must bring a high level of professionalism and
competency to the studio that enriches the quality of our programs and
facility. Residents must also demonstrate a willingness to adapt to a
growing studio with ever changing needs and expectations.

Applications are accepted in the Spring of each year. Click below for information on our one and two year residency programs.

 
Year Long Residency Info                                     

Two Year Residency Info

www.taosclay.com/long-term-residency.html

Resident Artist Opportunity at IU Southeast Ceramics

The IU Southeast Ceramics Area is seeking an outstanding artist/educator for a yearlong Resident Artist position at the rank of Adjunct Faculty beginning August 2016. We are looking for someone who can be an active presence in the Ceramics studio and work alongside the other faculty and students in our program.
The position requires an active exhibition record and competence in a wide range of ceramic processes/techniques. The person hired will teach one beginning ceramics course each semester and work in the studio as needed to help with the basic operations of the IU Southeast Ceramics area. Teaching an additional 3D design course each semester may be an option for the hired person depending on course availability and qualifications.
All clay, glazes, and firing will be provided within reason. A 90 sq. ft. studio in the ceramics area with a locking door will be provided along with 24/7 building access. Additionally, an NCECA conference pass will be provided to the person hired.

The IU Southeast Ceramics studio consists of:
– 3,000 square feet of studio and workspace
– a computer controlled, gas firing, Bailey car kiln
– a gas fired test kiln
– 4 computer controlled electric kilns (Skutt and L&L)
– 1 Soldner Pro mixer, 1 Bluebird mixer, and 1 Walker pugmill
– plaster mixing and mixed media work area with plaster mold dryer
– experimental exhibition and installation space (The SpaceLab)
– comprehensive glaze mixing room
– a 40’x20’ covered outdoor kiln pad with wood firing anagama style kiln and in-progress gas fired soda kiln
– 24/7 access to welder, ball mill, drill press, panel saw, Shop-bot CNC router, and other tools

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in ceramic methods of construction, varied conceptual approaches available to the ceramic artist, and be available to help manage the IUS ceramics studio. Preference will be given to candidates who are also versed in interdisciplinary approaches and have a broad understanding of new approaches to art making.

Qualifications:
MFA degree required. An active current professional practice and exhibition record is also required.

To apply:
please email one PDF file containing a letter of application, artist statement, teaching philosophy, CV, 20 images of professional work, 10 images of student work with an annotated image list, and contact information for three references, to:
Brian Harper, Associate Professor of Fine Art and Ceramics Area Head
[email protected]

Deadline for applications is April 1st, or until position is filled.
** Any questions may be directed to Brian Harper at [email protected]

http://claybucket.com/resident-artist-opportunity-at-iu-southeast-ceramics