by Carole Epp | Feb 9, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Artist In Residence Program Red Deer College has expanded its Visual Arts facility in the newly opened Center for Visual Art in the Four Centers Building and now has three purpose built Artist-in-Residence Studios.
The studios are designed to attract artists to Red Deer and to give an opportunity for emerging and professional artists alike to engage in research in an inspiring environment with equipment that they would not otherwise have access to. The ambition of the program is to promote meaningful interaction between the students, the resident artists and the community at large. The AIR studios are available during two 15 week periods; September to December and January to April coinciding with the academic year. The new studios are designed to offer interested artists an opportunity to chart some new territory by stepping outside of their usual studio routine. Through the interaction with students and staff in the Visual Art Department and beyond the resident artist can take advantage of the opportunity to research and produce new work that contributes to their discipline. Collaborations across media and with the RDC’s Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing, where there is access to rapid prototyping, water-jet cutting, and CNC milling offer up possibilities that will prove to be fruitful and position RDC to be a destination for innovative art research. How to Apply Who is Eligible? We are interested in hosting both emerging and established artists of all disciplines, practices, and nationalities. Artists applying should have a current and active practice and have completed their basic training and able to work in a self-directed manner. Artist-in-Residence Coordinator: Trudy Golley Contact Info: Office: 403-342-3453 email: [email protected] What is provided:• dedicated studio space approx. 250 sq ft• residency for 1 to 3 months?• Access to fully equipped studios:?Ceramics, Painting, Sculpture and Printmaking.?• 24 hour access?• Library and Internet privileges?• Materials budget up to $200.00?• Exhibition opportunity at the conclusion of residency?• Public lecture opportunity?• Letter of support to pursue individual funding?• Assistance with finding accommodation To submit an application: We are currently accepting Digital Applications only – please ensure all images are readable on a Mac or PC and are in a suitable format (1024 x 768) – doc, jpg or pdf preferred. Send by e-mail to the address above Please send the following:1) 10 images of work and an image list 2) One letter of interest outlining both your artistic history and how you would use your time as an artist in residence (including preferred dates and length of residence) 3) A current CV (3 pages max.) Deadlines- October 1 for the January – April period- March 1 for the September – December period
by Carole Epp | Feb 6, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Stephen Benwell, Three Fauns, Niagara Galleries
Renowned ceramic artist Stephen Benwell is on the lookout for a Research Assistant to assist him with an archive project. Duties include developing a comprehensive bibliography and image library ready for website use. If you are interested please email Stephen directly and include a short cover letter and resume. This is a paid position ($15 per hour for two days per week, for 3 months – tbc) but the skills you will learn working alongside a master will be invaluable. via The Craft Blog
Read more about Stephen Benwell’s work and career here
by Carole Epp | Feb 2, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Saint Quentin la Poterie (France)
19-22 July 2012
Application Call Deadline 29th February 2012
THE CERAMIC ARTS TRAIL
Around twenty contemporary ceramic artists will be invited to show their work in the heart of village, in private sites transformed for the occasion into temporary exhibition spaces. The selection criteria will prioritize the quality of the work but also cultural diversity and the variety of techniques used. The originality of the trail is based on the match between the selected European artists and the spaces offered. It offers another way of discovering the village: behind normally closed gates or courtyards usually hidden from view. Given the richness that personal encounters add to the experience of art, the artists will be present on the site of their exhibitions for the duration of the festival, to meet the public and explain techniques and artistic approaches.
The general participation rules are available on the website www.officeculturel.com
Send your file at [email protected]
by Carole Epp | Feb 2, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Juried by Sandy Simon
August 17 – September 14, 2012
Entry Deadline: June 1 This juried exhibition is open to all clay artists who are residents of the United States, Canada and Mexico. All work, both functional and sculptural, will be considered. Any submitted work must have been made in the past 2 years. The juror will be Sandy Simon. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Resume/CV
- Artist Statement
- 1-3 images of proposed work
AWARDS: First Place………..$500
Second Place…….$200
Juror’s Purchase Award….Purchase price
Lillstreet Gallery Award……Exhibition opportunity at Lillstreet Entries must be submitted through www.lillstreet.slideroom.com (please note there is a non-refundable entry fee of $35 per artist). Successful applicants will be notified by July 1. Final work is due to Lillstreet Gallery no later than August 1, 2012. Lillstreet Gallery encourages the sale of all work submitted for the exhibition and will retain 50% commission on all sales. Lillstreet does not provide materials for artists and will not reimburse for shipping and installation costs. Any unsold work will be returned to the artist within two weeks of the exhibition closing date.
by Carole Epp | Jan 31, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
NCECA/crafthaus Conference Scholarship Submission FormHow to apply:Copy/paste this form into a word.doc, fill out form and e-mail it to: [email protected] with the reference “NCECA Scholarship.”
Extended Deadline for email application: February 3, 2012
NO SUBMISSION FEE.
Questions, problems? e-mail [email protected].
Judging Criteria:
NCECA Board member Sam Chung will select one scholarship recipient based on a review of images posted on the applicants’ crafthaus pages and brief responses to a short questionnaire (see application form for details).Scholarship Details:
- Complimentary pass to the 46th Annual NCECA Conference taking place in Seattle, WA from March 28-31, 2012.
- Push Play catalog.
- Shuttle tour ticket, enabling the scholar to get to the conference exhibitions.
- One-year additional NCECA membership once the current membership expires.
- One-year additional crafthaus membership once the current membership expires.
- Prominent blogspace on crafthaus for one year. NCECA provides reciprocal blogspace on an NCECA website.
- NCECA will work with the winning candidate to include him/her in events and meetings with NCECA, staff board and conference presenters.
I. Applicant Contact Information:
Name:
Street Address:
City/Zip Code/Countrye-mail:
phone:
Eligibility: Application for the scholarship is open to current, enrolled crafthaus and NCECA members (must be current members ofboth organizations) regardless of location or background.Please check:O I am a current, enrolled member with crafthaus and NCECA.
II. Blog
The recipient will receive prominent blog space on crafthaus and the NCECA website geared towards the recipient’s field of expertise. Crafthaus and NCECA expect the recipient to blog at least twice monthly.
Blogging topics and timeline:
- Prior to conference: Introduction to audience, overview of own work, preparations for conference, introduction to conference theme, speakers, exhibitions.
- During Conference: Daily evening updates on conference experience, such as exhibition review, speakers etc. Note: These blog updates will be brief to enable the scholar to fully concentrate on the conference itself.
- After conference: Bi-weekly updates starting with continued, further in-depth conference coverage, then moving on to topic of scholar’s choosing as described in application. Continuation of blog for 6-12 months max.
Answer each of the following questions in 200 words or less:
- What are your goals as a maker and as a writer?
- What kinds of ideas, issues, people and/or work do you want to share through your blog entries?
- What personal attributes make you stand apart from other applicants for this opportunity as the NCECA/crafthaus Scholarship recipient?

III. Images:
Your submission will be reviewed from the images you posted to your new or current crafthaus profile solely! All applicants are strongly encouraged to update their photos on the site accordingly. Add new images or delete images that are no longer relevant.Remember to include media information, measurements and all other relevant information with each photo. Update your crafthaus page with relevant educational and/or updated CV information.TAG your photos with your name, media, and other relevant info!!
Submitted by:_______________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________
Deadline for email application: February 3, 2012
e-mail entry to: [email protected], reference “NCECA Scholarship.”