by Carole Epp | May 24, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Artist’s Statement
I believe every object, no matter
its humble function, may also serve as art. So, while I enjoy creating
something where the primary purpose is to provide beauty, I
favor that which provides practical utility. I hope my pots and
tableware are used daily.
My pieces tend to depict a
narrative. I use different techniques, each a form of drawing—sgraffito, carving, slip trailing and painting—that
differ depending on the story or vignette I want to tell. I
use free hand, which allows for spontaneous detail or for me to
change the original thought.
The ideas for my designs
come from many sources —nature, my background as a Peruvian Latin
American Art Historian, ethnic art from around the world, children’s book
illustrations, animation and cartoons. These influences can be seen throughout
my work in subtle or overt ways. I fixate on a number of details—I
have a constant fight, for example, with my tendency to respond to horror vacui.
by Carole Epp | May 23, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Zanesville Prize for Contemporary Ceramics
Total Prizes: $30,000
Best of Show: $20,000
1st Place: $5,000
2nd Place: $3,000
3rd Place: $1,000
Honorable Mention: $500 (2)
Zanesville Ohio Ceramic Arts (ZOCA) in
cooperation with the Muskingum County Community Foundation (MCCF), the
Potters Council, and the Artist Colony of Zanesville (ART COZ), is
seeking entries in functional, sculptural, and tile ceramics.
There are two ways you may submit entries to the Zanesville Prize:
1. You may submit your entries online.
OR
2. You may download a PDF version of the Zanesville Prize Call for Entries that includes the Entry Form and use that to submit your entries by mail.
No slides, prints or entry submissions will be accepted by email.
JURORS
Three jurors will jury the competition:
Sherman Hall (Editor of Ceramics Monthly) (Columbus)
Brad Schwieger (Professor of Art at Ohio University) (Athens)
Angelica Pozo (Ceramic Artist) (Cleveland)
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
Entrants: Open to all ceramic artists worldwide.
There will be up to 100 pieces chosen.
The recommended size of work is a base of no more than 16’’ wide or deep
and a height of not more than 31’’ tall. Works may be larger than the
recommended size, but the artist must pay for return shipping if the
larger piece does not sell. Shipping costs of international works to be
returned to a destination other than an address in the United States
must be paid by the artist.
No ceiling-suspended works will be
accepted. Only very limited on-site assembly of multi-part works will be
possible. Works must be made primarily of ceramic materials and be
predominantly the work of the artist. The artwork must be no more than
two years old on the date of entry.
CALENDAR
Opening date for submissions: January 15, 2014
Deadline for receipt of entries: July 15, 2014
Notification of acceptances: August 15, 2014
Delivery of accepted works: September 15-22, 2014 (including hand delivery)
Exhibition Dates: September 27 – October 12, 2014
A fee of $40 covers up to three (3) entries. You may
submit your entries online.
If you submit your entries by mail, checks or money orders are to be
made out to MCCF and must be drawn on a US bank payable in US funds.
Artists of entries selected for the competition will be notified by
e-mail, so be sure to include your e-mail address. If you wish to be
notified by regular mail, please include a self-addressed stamped
envelope.
Find all the details here: zanesvilleprize.org/call-for-entries/
by Carole Epp | May 22, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Red Lodge
Clay Center is pleased to announce our search for a full time Curator of
Exhibitions.
After four years, seventeen long-term residents, 125 exhibitions, 40
newsletters, and four NCECA Expos our Curator of Exhibitions Jill
Foote-Hutton will be moving forward on her professional path to explore
new opportunities and focus on the evolution of her own creative
practice. Jill will continue to be involved with Red Lodge Clay Center
through the DO GOOD Residency and while we are sad to see her leave, we
know with every connection a friendship is made and our circle grows. We
are now seeking a successor to assume this collaborative leadership
role.
The
ideal candidate would have an extensive knowledge of contemporary
ceramics, the ceramic medium, and previous gallery experience. Sales
experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are
necessary. Strong office administration, business skills, and computer
database knowledge are essential.
The
Curator of Exhibitions will curate and install gallery exhibitions;
maintain gallery website; produce the Center’s monthly newsletter;
facilitate public relations and advertising; monitor inventory and sales
through Center’s point of sale software. Additional responsibilities
include managing resident assistants working in the gallery performing
such duties as receiving and processing inventory, gallery sales,
packing and shipping inventory, and assisting in exhibition transitions.
The
Curator of Exhibitions will work closely with Executive Director and
Staff to develop programs to enhance the Center’s educational mission.
Starting annual salary commensurate with experience.
Application
packet should include cover letter, resume, and contact information of
three references. Please send all materials to: David Hiltner, Executive
Director, Red Lodge Clay Center, PO Box 1527, Red Lodge, Montana 59068.
Review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.
