by Carole Epp | Apr 12, 2018 | call for entry
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce a call to artists for our “Plates, Platters, and Nothing Else Matters” exhibition. “Plates, Platters, and Nothing Else Matters” is a National Juried Competition of ceramic works. Tableware up to 12“ inches in diameter will be displayed on shelves, other work must be wired for wall hanging. The deadline for submission is May 1st, 2018.
Our juror, Roberto Lugo, will select approximately 80 works for exhibition. The juror will award a prize of $500 to the artist whose work earns first place, $300 for second place and $200 for third place. There will be an additional $1000 “Muddies” prize. The winners will be posted on our website following the reception, where the prizes will be awarded. You do not have to be present to receive the award. The competition and exhibition is open to emerging as well as established artists. Please refer to the exhibition guidelines for complete details below.
JUROR: We are very pleased to have Roberto Lugo as our juror. Lugo is an American potter, social activist, spoken word poet, and educator. Lugo’s work draws together hip-hop, history and politics into formal ceramics and 2D works. Born in Philadelphia to Puerto Rican parents, Lugo began his career as a graffiti artist before discovering ceramics.
DEADLINE: May 1, 2018
Exhibit Dates: July 27 – August 12
Apply Online: https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=4797
by Carole Epp | Jan 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Roberto Lugo has generously organized a fundraiser to help get students to this year’s NCECA conference. Here is your chance to own the “POTTERY SAVED MY LIFE” T-SHIRT. Students of Tyler School of Art will be the benificiaries. Please consider buying one for your favorite potter or maybe yourself. www.bonfire.com/pottery-saved-my-life
by Carole Epp | Aug 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
In this solo installation, Lugo explores eclecticism and culture by
juxtaposing street graffiti, European decorative patterning, and rich
symbolism drawn from his Puerto Rican heritage. He creates a hybrid of
visual art traditions and stimulates new conversations around cultural
tolerance. The show features Lugo’s work created during his artist
residency at Project Art.
Open daily in Aug 11–5, fall 11–5 Wed–Sun.
CLAY IS HOT! | Worcester–Wu Tang, Museums as Muse
Saturday, October 3, 3pm
Ferrin Contemporary at 1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams
Join museum curators and artist Roberto Lugo in a discussion of current
trends in artistic and curatorial practice involving historic
reinterpretation and contemporary intervention.
DISH & DINE
Saturday, October 3, 6pm
Ferrin Contemporary at 1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams
Join us for dinner in the gallery with artist Roberto Lugo and his
collaborators. Catered by Gramercy Bistro and served on handmade
dinnerware by local studio potter Eric Smith with Roberto Lugo. Limited
seating. $75. Click here to inquire.
Ferrin Contemporary 1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams
ferrincontemporary.com
