by Carole Epp | Jul 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Juror: Bede Clarke
Entry Deadline: Extended to August 5th!
Awards
There will be a $300 prize for Best in Show, as well as two $100 Merit Awards.
Calendar
Show Dates: Sept 11 – Oct 3
Juror Results: August 14th
Accepted Art Work to be Delivered to Coe College by: August 31st
Hand Delivered Work to The Ceramics Center: August 26th-28th
Conference Reception: Saturday, October 3rd, 6-8PM
Iowa Clay Conference: October 2-4
Pick Up Art Work: October 4th @ Coe College after 2PM
Entry Fee
Artists pay a $30 entry fee for up to three images of three submissions.
by Carole Epp | May 19, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The
Ceramic Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is pleased to host the third
bi-annual Iowa Clay Conference. In conjunction with the conference –
this show – “River to River” will highlight the richness and diversity
of ceramic art within Iowa and across the Midwest. Participation is open
to all artists 18 years of age or older living in Iowa, Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Indiana, Michigan,
Ohio, North Dakota and South Dakota. Work submitted must be original,
must use clay as the primary material, and must have been completed
within the last 2 years.
Jurors
Bede Clarke:
Bede
Clarke has been a Professor of Art at the University of Missouri since
1992. He received his Master of Fine Arts from The University of Iowa
(1990) and a BFA from Eckerd College (1982). Bede’s work is found in
public and private collections in the U.S. and abroad. Bede maintains a studio in Columbia, Missouri where he produces his ceramic art work and continues to exhibit worldwide. Bede
is currently working with wheel thrown wood-fired stoneware vessels and
with large wall tiles emphasizing abstract drawing and color. He is
interested in making work, which like a good meal leaves a healthy, full
feeling.
Awards
There will be a $300 prize for Best in Show, as well as two $100 Merit Awards.
Calendar
Entry Deadline: July 31st
Juror Results: August 14th
Accepted Art Work to be Delivered to Coe College by: August 31st
Hand Delivered Work to The Ceramics Center: August 26th-28th
Conference Reception: Saturday, October 3rd, 6-8PM
Iowa Clay Conference: October 2-4
Pick Up Art Work: October 4th @ Coe College after 2PM
Entry Fee
Artists pay a $30 entry fee for up to three images of three submissions.
329 10th Ave SE suite 117
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
by Carole Epp | Oct 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
THE CERAMICS CENTER
329 10th Ave SE suite 117
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
US
www.theceramicscenter.org
by Carole Epp | Oct 23, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Ceramic Center located in the beautiful NewBo area, in Cedar Rapids Iowa, is looking for a Resident Artist to begin on January 5th, 2015. Applications are due November 5th, 2014.
The
purpose of our unique program is to provide emerging ceramic artists
with an environment – the space, facilities, time and professional
interaction – that will foster and further develop their ideas, skills,
abilities and focus as ceramic artists.
The
Ceramics Center can accommodate up to six Resident Artists. Residencies
are typically for a 12 month period of time. Longer or shorter terms
can be negotiated as necessary and appropriate.
Each Resident Artist Will Receive
• A personal work space
• 24/7 access to the facilities
• Free enrollment in all special workshops and seminars, space permitting
• Access to ceramics professionals in the area for consultation and feedback
• Clay, glazes and personal glaze chemicals at a reduced cost and unlimited use of our kilns at no cost.
• Opportunity to teach a variety of classes at the Center
*Housing, food and travel are not provided to the Resident Artist.
To apply please provide us with the following documents:
- 10-20 Digital Images of recent work, formatted as individual images AND as a Powerpoint Document.
- Artist’s Statement (Word Document or PDF)
- Statement of Artistic and Personal Goals for your Residency (Word Document or PDF)
- Resume
- 2 Letters of Recommendation, on official letterhead, MAILED to the Ceramics Center.
If you choose to fill it out online, please email supporting documents as attachments to
[email protected]
For mail, send this form and supporting documents to:
The Residency Review Committee
THE CERAMICS CENTER
329 10th Avenue, SE, Suite 117
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
For further information about our center or our current RA’s please visit
http://www.theceramicscenter.org/
by Carole Epp | Mar 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
The
Ceramics Center is now accepting submissions for “Playdate”, a juried
show exploring the role of games, toys, and childhood memories as
inspiration in the creative process. Artists working primarily in
clay, glass, or a combination of both are invited to submit work.
Submissions must have been completed in the last two years and reference
or be inspired by toys, games, or childhood memories. Mixed media and
all traditional or innovative clay and glass forming techniques are
welcome, but artwork must be primarily clay and/or glass.
Jurors
“Playdate”
will be juried by the current Resident Artists at The Ceramics Center:
Gratia Brown, Teresa Childers, Tammy Kopecky, Amy Nichols, Will Rimel,
Wendy Thoreson, Lauren Tucchi, and Amythest Warrington, Lindy Ethier
Awards
Best of Show and two Honorable Mentions will be awarded by Coe College Faculty John Beckelman and Jen Rogers.
CASH prizes will be awarded to a “Best of Show” and up to two “Honorable Mentions”
Calendar
April 4th- 2014 – Deadline to apply.
April 25th – Accepted Work Due at The Ceramics Center
May 2nd – June 5th – “Playdate” is exhibited in The Ceramics Center Gallery.
July 15th – All work returned to artists.
Entry Fee
Artists pay a $25 entry fee for up to three images of three submissions.
The Ceramics Center
Located In The Cherry Building
329 10th Ave. SE, Suite 117
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319.365.9644
[email protected]
