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
Through a unique linkage, the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, and West
Virginia University have teamed to offer a comprehensive study opportunity
for students and the serious advanced or professional ceramic artist/potter.
The Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute is considered to be China’s finest ceramics
art and design school. We have teamed to offer a study and travel program in
the Peoples Republic of China where students will have the opportunity to
study with some of China’s most prominent teachers and ceramic artists.
Imperial Blue & White Porcelain Capital of Jingdezhen, Qin’s Terra Cotta Army,
Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the hustle and bustle of Shanghai.
Join us for a experience of a lifetime!
China’s roots in ceramic art history are strong and deep. For thousands of
years, Chinese artisans have developed and mastered techniques and artistry
that has set the standard of excellence in ceramics throughout the world.
High fired porcelains, underglaze and overglaze techniques, celadons, copper
reds, temmoku, yaoware carving, ash glazes and tri-colored lead glazes are
just a few of the contributions made by Chinese artisans over the centuries.
Summer Semester 2012
May 24 – June 30
(Dates prices may vary slightly)
6 Credits
Cost: 6-Credits/Tuition and fees: $5900*
This fee covers International airfare, in-country travel, all lodging, food
(an exception being during the Beijing travel portion of the program),
materials, and 6 graduate or undergraduate transferable credits from West
Virginia University.
Fall Semester 2012
September 7 – December 14
(Dates and prices may vary slightly)
12 Credit Hours: Graduate or Undergraduate
Cost: 12 Credits/Tuition and fees $9,900*
6-Credits Studio Ceramics
3-Credits Chinese Ceramic Art History
3-Credits Basic Language and Culture
Participants will be expected to pay for tools not supplied by the program,
brushes, personal acquisitions, and local travel outside of the program.
Students may also be expected to purchase their own meals during the Beijing
visit.
This fee covers the entire cost of International airfare, in-country travel,
all program fees, insurance, living accommodations and 12 transferable
credits from West Virginia University.
If you or anyone you may be interested in any of the 2 programs, more
information and applications are available at:
http://art.ccarts.wvu.edu/international_programs/china_program
If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Hope to see all of you
in Jingdezhen, China!
Shoji Satake
Assistant Professor of Art
West Virginia University
College of Creative Arts
School of Art and Design
Creative Arts Center
PO Box 6111
Morgantown, WV 26506
304-293-3512
[email protected]
by Carole Epp | Jan 28, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Core Clay is a privately owned clay studio with 40+ artists sharing space. We house a sculpting studio for a mannequin prototype sculptor and a retail space for clay supply. We host workshops with nationally known andlocal artists. Each of these areas interacts with the artists in residence. The Clay supply business offers a line of tools, clay and glaze materials available at most clay supplies, as well as our own in-house designed glazes and tools exclusive to Core Clay. This area involves formulating and mixing glazes for sale, creating plaster forms, and keeping inventory levels accurate. The mannequin sculpting involves the creation of full-size human forms, then mold-making and casting of those forms. A major part of this business involves learning to photograph work, as well as safely packing and shipping finished prototypes. The public studio houses 40 artists who share ideas and interact with each other artistically. One of the most valuable parts of sharing space with other artists is to see an idea work its way through the group, changing with each incarnation. This area involves general studio maintenance, kiln loading, clay pugging, teaching beginners, and glaze mixing Workshops are an important opportunity to learn from outside artists and they require extensive preparation. Artists in Residence working in this area will learn the details of putting together a multi-day event, from searching for presenters and arranging to feed and house a large group of people, to following up afterwards. This job involves developing publicity and computer skills. The Goal of the Artist in Residence Program:
We provide an opportunity in an artists community for clay artists at the beginning of their careers to get a start as full time professional artists. Our dream is to create a community of artists that fosters creativity and practicality in the arts, and grows a long term group of contacts for artists long after their program has ended. We offer a working relationship with professional artists–wheel throwers, and full-time figurative sculptors. Artist in Residence Required Activities
- Maintain professional journal for future artists in residence
- Participate in monthly critique
- Create 2’x2’ tile for artist in residence wall or design a personal cone 6 or lowfire glaze
- minimum 5 hours per week on creation of work or clay study/research
- participate in one or more juried exhibitions or art fairs throughout residency
- Attend or teach studio classes
- 5 hours labor each week
Artist in Residence Opportunities
- Monthly Clay outings
- Clay supplies at cost during residency
- Firing at cost during residency
- Free attendance at visiting artist workshops in exchange for labor at workshop
- Free workspace during residency
- Opportunities to participate in sales at Core Clay
- Free housing in exchange for labor (quantity of labor depends on housing situation)
- Opportunities for additional income in exchange for labor beyond the original contract hours
So, how do you apply? Deadlines:
- January 1st
- April 1st
- July 1st
- October 1st
Artist in Residence Application:
- A portfolio of 20 shots of work (printed, on disc, or slide, we’re not picky)
- Recommendations from 3 ceramic artists or instructors
- A brief statement of goals and objectives to work toward during residency. What do you expect from your experience?
- Fill out this application
- Put all these into an envelope and send it to:
Core Clay Attn: Laura Davis 2533 Gilbert Ave Cincinnati, OH 45206 Artist in Residence Formats:
- One year, 3 positions
- Six month, 1 position
- Three month, 1 position
by Carole Epp | Jan 22, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Extruding Clay from max cheprack on Vimeo.
Dear all,
As a student at the Holon Institute of Technology in Israel researched and pioneered a process in Clay excursion, this exciting process led to my passion.
My research examined the extrusion process in a new material – clay. For this purpose, I built two pneumatic extruders (for two different die sizes) that push clay through the die. The Semi industrial process enabled me to manipulate the material, with never-before-seen precision and complexity. My research led to the creation of various objects that illustrate the many possibilities of this technology. Finally, I chose to express the result of my research process in a new design for a stool. The final result is inspired by the material culture of the Middle East so as to express time and place. The research opens up new possibilities in ceramic design and shows great promise as a method of production and design.
All priced and available on
etsy.com/people/MaxIndustialDesigner
by Carole Epp | Jan 20, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Ceramics Annual of America is a gallery format exhibition featuring the work of an impressive group of national and international ceramic artists. This is your opportunity to be included in the largest exhibition of ceramic fine art in the United States. Last year’s exhibition attracted over 7,000 collectors, art enthusiasts, educators and students. Location: Ft. Mason Festival Pavilion – San Francisco, CA Image Submission Guidelines Please be prepared with the following information when applying online:
- Title of work
- Year Completed
- Dimensions H x L x W
- Images should be of professional quality – JPG images in 300 dpi, 8″ x 10″
- One digital image per artwork
- Please submit 4 images of your work for consideration
Deadline: February 15th, 2012 Website link to entry: http://www.ceramicsannual.org/?page_id=14
The Ceramics Annual of America (CAA), San Francisco, CA
