emerging artist: Marah Gaiti

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artist statement:
 
 As human beings we are innately social and
communal. We seek each other out, interact with one another, and respond to
both our environment and each other.  Our
relatives, friends and the people we interact with on a daily basis are all
part of the social unit that shapes our environment. 
I was born
and raised in Venezuela and from a very young age my family often traveled
within and outside of our home country. At the age of nine my family members
began moving to the United States a few at a time, where we were completely
submerged into a different culture. During the move, some family members moved
back and forth between Venezuela and the US , creating a flux of family members
in our household. My exposure from a young age to change in my surroundings,
family and home  arouse my interest in
the ideals of family and community.
In
my ceramic work, each piece  is a
community. The high relief areas represent the environment, the driving force
in the community. Each carved line is an individual within the community,  interacting with one another, responding to
both the environment and each other. Together the lines create units. Units
coming together to create a whole.

website: marahgaiti.com

call for entry: Sydney Teapot Show 2014

by | Feb 12, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Claire Locker – overall winner 2013  
 
Tanya Bechara
 
“The
Inner City Clayworkers Gallery in Glebe are currently looking for fresh
new entrants for the Sydney Teapot Show 2014. If you have not entered
before (are not already on their mail-out list), and you have at least a
Diploma in Ceramics, why not take part this August? Have a look at our
website to see winners from 2013. 
http://www.clayworkers.com.au/content/sydney-teapot-show-2013

To be considered, just send your CV and photos of examples of your ceramic work to our email: [email protected]
 
If
we like what we see, we will include you in our mail-out of entry forms
which will include details of the 2014 categories and prize values.
 

Denise McDonald


 

residency opportunity: Kansas State University

by | Feb 10, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Residency Information

Duration
Residency Term:  August 15 – July 31
Resident Artists are granted a one-year residency, and may be invited to stay for a second year.
Compensation

  • 200+ sq/ft Private studio w/sink in K-State ceramics area
  • Adjunct
    professor status: Adjunct appointments are made for the benefit of the
    university to allow people from outside the university to contribute to
    its academic program. In recognition of their contribution to the
    academic community, the university extends to adjunct appointees
    residing in Kansas the use of university libraries; employee rates for
    athletic, K-State Union, and cultural events; and parking privileges.
  • Teaching
    opportunities may become available but are not guaranteed – One to two
    sections of Intro to Ceramics for Non-Majors dependent upon enrollment.
  • Exhibition opportunities on and off campus
  • There is no monetary compensation for this position, other than potential adjunct teaching opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • 5 hrs/week work exchange covers all clay and glaze materials/firings
  • Participation in graduate critiques 
  • Occasional demonstrations for under graduate ceramic courses
  • Artist in residence is responsible for all personal living expenses

Requirements

  • Applicant must have a Master of Fine Art degree

Apply
Application Deadline: April 15th
All applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] and include the following materials:

  • Current resume
  • Artist Statement
  • List of 2 references with phone numbers and email addresses
  • PDF portfolio of 10 images of recent work to include title, date, medium, and size for each image (under 20MB)

http://art.ksu.edu/grad/ceramics/ceramics_residency.html