by Carole Epp | May 19, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Department of Visual Arts at the University of Regina is seeking applications for an Instructor III position in the area of CERAMICS beginning Aug 01, 2009 and ending May 30, 2010.
Applicants should have a Masters Degree in Fine Arts, or equivalent terminal degree, an active exhibition record and teaching experience at the University level. This position requires expertise in a variety of forms of traditional and non-traditional ceramics practices and thorough knowledge of ceramics technologies including: wheel throwing, hand building, glaze technology and a variety of low and high (gas and electric) temperature firing processes. In addition, the ability to discuss historical and theoretical aspects of ceramics as part of current art discourse is essential. The successful applicant will teach ceramics in the undergraduate and graduate programs and possibly teach 3D Foundation as well. An ability to teach in other studio areas would be considered an asset. The Visual Arts Department has a distinguished history of Ceramics education and exceptional facilities with excellent equipment and studios. Faculty are provided with generous studio space on campus.
To apply please forward a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, 20 JPG images of recent work on CD, an accompanying image list, sample syllabi and/or sample outlines of classes taught, names and contact information of 3 references, and a copy of all university transcripts to be received by June 10 to:
Professor Ruth Chambers, Acting Dean
Faculty of Fine Arts
Dean’s Office
Riddell Centre Room 269
University of Regina
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
More information about the Department of Visual Arts and the Faculty of Fine Arts can be found at http://www.uregina.ca/finearts/
The University of Regina is committed to achieving a representative workforce.
Qualified diversity members are encouraged to self-identify on their application.
by Carole Epp | May 12, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Ferrin Gallery is sending out a call for submissions for the upcoming survey of contemporary teapots and artwork featuring the iconic form.
TEAPOTS: Interpretations
Group Show of Objects, Still Lifes and Studio Pottery
Dates: July 11th – September 5th
Reception and Gallery Talk : Saturday, July 11th from 4-6pm
Leslie Ferrin, Author of Teapots Transformed: Object to Subject
To submit artwork for this show please email to [email protected], up to three 72 dpi images of existing work and/or an idea for what you’d like to submit. Include title, size, materials, price and attach a resume and/or statement by May 23.
by Carole Epp | May 11, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Deadline Friday May 15th
The RBSA is holding an Open Ceramics exhibition this August and inviting entries from designer makers and artists from all over the UK who work in clay. This will be a first for the RBSA and a special event for ceramics, certainly in the West Midlands. It will be an opportunity for makers of all styles and techniques to showcase their work, covering all aspects of the contemporary ceramic scene – studio ceramics, sculptural forms or experimental pieces – be they established or emerging makers. All work must be fired. Each maker will be asked to submit 3 photos of their style of work, and 1 photo demonstrating the size and scale of their work, for selection. Those selected will then be asked to submit up to 6 pieces for the exhibition.
Download PDF for all of the details and regulations.
by Carole Epp | May 8, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Now in its ninth year, the prestigious acquisitive Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is calling for artists to enter their work offering a chance to win a total of $13,000 AUD in prize money.
The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is the only Australian national prize for free standing sculptures of smaller dimensions (up to 80cm) and annually attracts over 450 entries. The judges of the 2009 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize are Geoffrey Cassidy, Director of Artbank and Diane and Neil Balnaves of The Balnaves Foundation.
Entries for the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize close for pre-selection on Friday 14 August and finalists will be selected for the free public exhibition to take place at Council’s Redleaf building between 24 October and 1 November.
For entry forms and additional information:
http://sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/,
email [email protected] or call (02) 9391 7135.
by Carole Epp | May 7, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
It’s Aperitivo Time
From the Designboom website:
“One of Italy’s most established and iconic brands, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, in collaboration with Alessi, are collaborating with designboom to organize the Peroni Nastro Azzurro Blue Ribbon Design Awards 2009 in the UK. Peroni Nastro Azzurro has created these awards to offer you the chance to design pieces for the aperitivo occasion, which are influenced and inspired by the Peroni Nastro Azzurro brand. Aperitivo is an authentic Italian tradition that combines delicious small plate of food with refreshing alcoholic drinks during the early evening hours as a relaxing prelude to dinner. Aperitivo is recognised as a reason for social gathering, and is a stylish and elaborate affair.
The designers of 2 winning entries will win a cash prize of : EURO 5000 each The winning entries and other selected finalists will be shown in a Peroni Nastro Azzurro exhibition in London, which will then be rolled out to the Design Museum’s UK regional partners, and a host of top-end UK style bars. There is also the opportunity for finalist / winning designs to be developed into items for the Alessi catalogue, working together the Alessi design management structure, as well as the potential for the winning designs to be used in iconic Peroni Nastro Azzurro advertising.”For all the info check out the Designboom website for all the details.
by Carole Epp | May 6, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
June 10, 2009 entry deadline
Exhibition runs September 26–October 25
Open to work not exceeding 30 inches or 20 pounds.
Juried from digital or slides.
Fee: $30 for three entries.
Juror: Pete Pinnell.
Contact Phil Haralam,
Strictly Functional Pottery National,
The Market House Craft Center,
PO Box 204,
East Petersburg, PA 17520-0204
W: www.strictlyfunctionalpotterynational.net
P: (717) 560-8816
