call for participants: Kiln Raising @ Banff Centre with Robin Dupont and Dan Murphy

by | Dec 12, 2015 | Uncategorized

 


May 30 – June 24, 2016



Application Deadline February 3, 2016

Overview

In the spirit of a community barn raising, this residency will bring
together emerging and established ceramic artists to create new work and
explore kiln construction, culminating in the building and firing of
The Banff Centre’s first wood fire Train Kiln.

The use of wood to “fire” clay is a continuity of technology and
tradition from ancient history into contemporary practice.  The
characteristic earthen tones, ash deposits, burnt sienna flashings,
natural glaze surfaces, and spontaneous effects, are sought after in
atmospheric firing processes.  The Train Kiln, named after its elongated
rectangular shape reminiscent of a rail car, epitomizes these effects.
Soda firing techniques, surfaces, textures, and processes will also be
explored.

What does the program offer?

Participating artist will delve into wood kiln history, theory,
principles of design, construction and firing process with the goal of
understanding and maximizing the nuances of wood firing and its
relationship to form and surface.  Discussions and workshops addressing
clay-body formulation, wheel and hand building processes, loading and
firing strategies for atmospheric kilns, are also part of this
residency.  As well, artists will have time to explore independent
projects and push their work in new creative directions through studio
visits with faculty mentors and feedback from peers.

Who should apply?

This residency is for emerging and experienced ceramic-based artists
with an exhibition record and formal training in visual arts, or
equivalent experience and recognition from their peers.

Full details and application requirements: www.banffcentre.ca/programs/kiln-raising

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Mountain Standard Clay

by | Nov 27, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

DEADLINE FEBRUARY 09, 2016

Exhibition Dates: April 16 – June 12, 2016. 
Building on the success
of over 30 previous clay exhibitions, FAC is pleased to announce the
official call to artists for our 2016 Mountain Standard Clay. This
exhibition replaces Foothills Art Center’s longstanding biennial
exhibition, Colorado Clay. Included in this exhibition will be artists
all who hail from the Mountain Standard Time Zone states. FAC’s goal is
to showcase clay in a way that goes well beyond functional objects and
into the realm of fine art with this exhibition. FAC has invited several
highly accomplished artists who are truly doing exciting and new things
with clay to participate in the exhibition. The invited artists
confirmed so far include Claire McArdle (CO) and Samuel Chung (MT). The
remaining objects will be selected by juror, Peter Held. Artists may
enter up to 3 objects, each to be judged for inclusion in the
exhibition. 
Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden, Colorado, 80401, United States 
http://foothillsartcenter.org/fac/exhibitions/call-for-entries/

job posting: Assitant/Associate Professor in Ceramics @ ACAD

by | Nov 27, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

The
School of Craft + Emerging Media at ACAD invites applications for the
position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Ceramics.  The successful
candidate will be capable of teaching all forms of Ceramic practice
through core courses and studio supervision, including vessel,
sculptural, figurative, installation and performance.  The candidate
will possess an active studio practice that will contribute to the
breadth of the program and demonstrate a critical and creative
engagement with contemporary discourse on Craft and Ceramics.  In
combination with a collaborative spirit and professional commitment to
the field, experience in academic service, curricular innovation and
Ceramics’ studio management will be considered an asset.


Responsibilities include:

  • Teach in all levels of the BFA and MFA in Craft Media program; studio and lecture/seminar courses

  • Contribute
    actively to curriculum development in the School of Craft + Emerging
    Media and the strategic initiatives of ACAD’s Research and Academic
    Affairs
  • Maintain
    research/studio practice and contribute to research and scholarship in
    the field of contemporary craft, specifically ceramics
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing pedagogical and academic excellence
  • Provide
    service to the Faculty and College governance framework, including
    outreach activities that contribute to the academic life and profile of
    the College

The successful candidate will have:

  • An MFA

  • A
    minimum of three (3) years post-secondary teaching experience at the
    graduate and undergraduate levels in studio, lecture, and seminar class
    formats
  • A minimum of three (3) years of research/studio practice outside of post-secondary education
  • Sound
    knowledge of ceramic technologies including wheel throwing,
    hand-building, mold-making and casting, clay and glaze technology, and
    kiln firing
  • Experience with object design and digital fabrication technologies
  • Experience teaching and working in interdisciplinary and/or trans-disciplinary contexts
  • A comprehensive knowledge of Ceramics history, contemporary theory and discourse in ceramics practices
  • A broad knowledge of history, theory and practice as it applies to Craft, Art and Design
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills
  • The ability to facilitate collaboration in studio production or research
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management/organizational skills
  • A community-minded and team oriented attitude


How to Apply

>>>Please
submit applications by clicking on the Apply Now tab at the bottom of
this page. The application must include a current cover letter, a
current CV, and the following:

  • Evidence
    of research, professional practice, creative activities, publications
    and /or exhibitions, including a digital portfolio of recent studio work
    containing twenty (20) images accompanied by a corresponding numbered
    list including titles, medium and size

  • A statement outlining philosophies and practices regarding teaching and studio practice
  • Names and contact information for three (3) professional referees

Applications must be submitted in a single PDF document.

Review of applications will begin on January 15th, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

The
preferred method to submit your application is the “Upload Resume”
option.  When uploading your file, combine all required material into a
single PDF document. Include all required support material in your PDF
document – incomplete submissions may not be considered.  Please visit
ACAD’s How to Apply page to ensure your application is complete prior to submission.

Further information about the College is available on our website at www.acad.ca.

ACAD is an equal opportunity employer and is
strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We
welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of the
College. We
encourage expressions of interest from all qualified applicants for
consideration for this or other suitable vacancies although applications
from Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The
collection of personal information is for the purpose of determining
eligibility and suitability for employment as authorized by the Freedom
of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, section 33(c). If
you have any questions about the collection of your information, please
contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (403)284-7683.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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