Artaxis Fundraising Sale

by | Nov 24, 2019 | Uncategorized

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Artaxis Fundraising Sale! At 2pm EST on Tuesday Nov. 26th, the sale will go live at https://shopartaxis.org/. Over 100 works by Artaxis members will be available for sale and 100% of the proceeds from each sale will go to support our fundraising efforts.

Artaxis is a member-driven, all volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization. Featuring over 750 artists from 50 countries, Artaxis engages the ceramics community through promotional, educational, and networking programs while celebrating diverse artistic practices and being a resource of aesthetic values.

Works available during the fundraising sale by James Aarons, Ben Ahlvers, Avi Amesbury, Wesley Anderegg, Natalia Arbelaez, Mark Arnold, Posey Bacopoulos, Tom Bartel, Jamie Bates Slone, Hayne Bayless, Scott Bennett, Paul Briggs, Tom Budzak, Amanda Bury, Ryan Caldwell, Anna Calluori Holcombe, Seth Charles, Sam Chung, Mike Cinelli, Israel Davis, Lindsey Dezman, Kathy Erteman, Sydney Ewerth, April Felipe, Brock Flamion, Leslie Fry, Shamai Gibsh, Andrew Gilliatt, Blanca Guerra Echeverria, Brian Harper, Mike Jabbur, Samuel Johnson, Julianne Shibata, Margaret Kinkeade, Todd Leech, Simon Levin, Robbie Lobell, Linda Lopez, Emily Loehle, Tyler Lotz, Wade MacDonald, Ryan McKerley, Ian Meares, Melissa Mencini, Courtney Michaud, Brooke Millecchia, Oleksandr Miroshnychenko, Sara Morales-Morgan, Rebecca Murtaugh, Janina Myronova, Yuko Nishikawa, Richard Notkin, Kyounghwa Oh, Joe Page, Jarrred Pfeiffer, Justin Rothshank, Amanda Salov, Lauren Sandler, Phoenix Savage, Matthew Schiemann, Judd Schifman, Grace Sheese, Amy Smith, Mac Star McCusker, Linda Swanson, Anna Syarova, Judi Tavill, Shulamit Teiblum-Millar, Ian Thomas, James Tingey, Kwok-Pong “Bobby” Tso, Vidya Vijayasekharan, Jerilyn Virden, Sally Walk, Mikey Walsh, Casey Whittier, Adil Writer, and Lisa York.

Our fundraising is critical to the success of our mission, so your support is much appreciated!

Sincerely,
The Artaxis Board of Directors and Executive Director,
Brian Harper, Raheleh Filsoofi, Salvador Jiménez-Flores, Samuel Johnson, Didem Mert, Anthony Stellaccio, Kwok-Pong “Bobby” Tso, Adam Welch, Casey Whittier

job posting: Assistant/Associate Professor of Craft/Material Studies — Specialization in Clay

by | Nov 17, 2019 | job posting

VCUarts Department of Craft/Material Studies (https://arts.vcu.edu/craft/) seeks a colleague for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of either Assistant or Associate Professor with a specialization in clay. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic teacher, creative colleague, broad thinker and artist who will want to contribute to the progressive spirit of an established material studies program. The faculty member will teach specialized courses in clay that include handbuilding and large-scale construction. An understanding of and the ability to incorporate both analogue and digital practices in teaching and research methods is preferred. Our new colleague will be well versed in material knowledge and object-based practices and will offer students a framework through which important critical theories and historical craft knowledge can be emphasized and studied. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to pedagogical projects and coursework that support an inclusive, diverse, and accessible experience for all students. Additional interdisciplinary opportunities are available for an engaged colleague, including advanced studios, foundations, and graduate seminars.

More details HERE.