residency opportunity: Open call for artist residency in Latvia! Free long term residencies for Ukrainian artists!

by | Mar 17, 2022 | residency opportunity

Apply for residencies at SERDE (https://www.facebook.com/SERDE) by 27th of March!
We are looking for artists and creators who are professionals in their field and are able to work independently, produce their work in our offered facilities and unusual circumstances, but are also open for cooperation with local audience and hosts.
On 2022 priorities will be given to the applicants who are interested to explore the local environment, lifestyle, traditions, culture and local economic and afterwards to make a documentation in any medium they professionally represent (visual art, movement, music, research etc.)
Artists from Ukraine can apply for long term residencies and will be free of charge!
More about residencies call and application form https://forms.gle/JhEhX9FzHiXtuU9HA

BIPOC Women in the Ceramic Arts Fellowship and Residency @ Wildfire Ceramic Studio

by | Mar 15, 2022 | residency opportunity

This summer Wildfire Ceramic Studio will be hosting its first short-term, summer residency! Missoula has an incredible abundance of nature, beauty, and art community that can help to foster a truly incredible creative experience. Wildfire Ceramic Studio would like to invite emerging women of color ceramic artists to apply!

The Bipoc Women in the Ceramic Arts Fellowship is awarded to one short-term summer resident to help assist with the cost of living, studio rent, and materials for artists who would like to dedicate their time and energy to their studio practice. Awarded artists are able to choose  a 1-3 month stay at WCS, through the months of June-August.

Residents will be expected to be self-sufficient in their artistic practice, positive, and engaged members of the studio. Resident responsibilities include at least 20hrs a week of studio time, and 5hr of work for the studio a week.

The cost of Studio rent ($190 a month), and housing (if necessary) is deducted from the Fellowship. A fully furnished, private room with a full bathroom, closet, mini fridge, microwave, and kettle is available for $500 a month.

Missoula is a bike friendly town, with a free city bus system!

Residents are provided 24hr access with a studio space that includes a worktable, shelving, and a wheel.

Fees: residents are responsible for materials and kiln firings.

This residency includes:

$2500 Bipoc Women in the Ceramic Arts Fellowship

Be a part of the Wildfire Ceramic Studio show at ZACC in August

24hr Studio Access

A membership to the Clay Studio of Missoula

Tour of Helena clay studio

Attend the Montana Clay Tour (July 30, 31. Covid dependent)

Spot in our consignment spot for 6 months, with potential to renew

Free for current students (apply with student email)

Applicants must submit a 300-word letter of intent for their time at WCS that includes preferred duration and dates, 300-word bio and artist statement, contacts of 3 professional recommendations with name, affiliation, and email, CV, and a portfolio of 10 artworks.

Applicant requirements (except for images) must be in one PDF document formatted as jdoe_app, each on a separate page, in the order of:

Letter of intent, artist statement, bio, professional references, CV

Digital images must be in .jpeg format and must be 300dpi and the longest length of 1000 pixels. File name format: jdoe1, jdoe2, jdoe3.

All applications that do not follow this format will be disregarded and not juried and application fee will not be refunded.  Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Email All requirements to [email protected]

www.wildfireceramicstudio.com/bipocfellowship

Ways to help out Ukraine

by | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

This is Yuliya Makliuk, a fellow potter from Ukraine. At least I was a potter until two weeks ago, but I’m not sure if this is the case anymore. I had to flee my home and my studio. On the 24th of February, I woke up at 5 am to the sounds of rocket shelling on Kyiv. I woke up my husband and said to him “Russia has attacked”. Since then, we live in what seems to be a never-ending nightmare. I’m sure you have seen the news.

While our army and volunteers do everything possible and impossible to resist the invasion, ceramicists of Ukraine also try to help our people. There are several ways to provide support from abroad if you’re willing to help:

1. Buy charitable digital posters from Ukrainian artists on Etsy. Unfortunately, there’s virtually no way to send physical goods like ceramics at the moment.

If you are an Etsy user, search for digital items from Ukraine. We will send this money to local humanitarian organizations or the national army. I’m just one of many and here’s my shop.

2. Host a Ukrainian ceramic artist in your studio. Fill out this form if this is something you can do.

Be it for a couple of days or half a year, any help is vital now. Many women, some with kids, are forced to leave their homes and studios to save their lives. European countries are a priority, as it is easier to get there and the visas have been waived.

3. Many international aid organizations accept donations for war relief in Ukraine. Choose the one you trust and send some help if you can. I would recommend SaveLife In UA and Hospitallers.

4. Also, Ukraine needs political support from our partner states that is commensurate with the scale of Russian aggression. Please petition your authorities and representatives to provide defense measures, financial aid and impose sanctions on the aggressor. Every day of delay costs the lives of Ukrainian civilians and is a threat to broader Europe.

We have received immense solidarity over these weeks. The people of Ukraine are grateful for every step taken by people of goodwill from all over the world.

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