Artist in Residence – Montsalvat
Second round applications for 2010 residencies close on January 4th 2010 *
Justus Jörgenson established Montsalvat as an arts colony and centre for creativity in all its forms. Montsalvat still fulfils this vision through its resident artist community and strong focus on events presentation and educational development.
The Artist in Residence program is an exciting new initiative, designed to provide artists with a supportive community where they can focus on their own artistic practice and research. Montsalvat offers free accommodation and studio space from 2 to 6 weeks.
Click here to download the guidelines and application form.
For more info, contact Simone de Haan, Artistic Manager on (03) 9439 7712, or click here to email Simone.
Artist in Residence Program
The program is best represented through the spirit of our Mission, linking the areas of artistic practice, education and dissemination of the work, within what is “a living, thriving, creative artistic community. Welcoming to the general public, we aim to educate and promote local, national and international cultural practice.”
Artists are encouraged to focus on their work within an environment that encourages dialogue and exchange of ideas. Each month an informal session is held where they are given the opportunity to come together and share their work. Artists from all nations and backgrounds are encouraged to apply for admission on a non discriminatory basis. Affirmative action supports indigenous artists and those from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Artist in Residence Facilities
The Gatehouse Studio, White Barn Studio, Sue Vanderkelen Room and Stable Studio are available for artist in residence accommodation and studio space. A work area is provided, together with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Access to concerts and exhibitions is encouraged.
Residences are available to a range of artists, including visual artists, sculptors, film makers, performing artists, musicians, composers, architects, writers, instrument makers and new media artists. Artists in Residence are encouraged to contribute to Montsalvat events and education programs and to mix with resident artists who live on site.
Call for Artists: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Application
Deadline: March 1
Now in its 49th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition [TOAE] is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place on Nathan Phillips Square every July. As the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors. In 2009, the TOAE presented over $35,000 in cash awards and prizes to participating artists.
We welcome applications from artists working in a wide range of traditional and experimental art forms. Applications can be downloaded from the TOAE website at www.torontooutdoorart.org or call 416.408.2754 for more information.
Artist of the Day: William Baker
I always like reading in bios how an artist found clay and turned a complete 180 from what they were previously doing, in William’s case a BA in International Political Economy. That magical draw of the clay is just so powerful! Well I’m sure I speak for more that myself when I say that William made the right choice as he is an incredible potter and I’m sure that this spectacular functional work is as enjoyable to use as it is to look at.
Artist Statement
As a ceramic artist I explore the potter’s wheel and the use of atmospheric firing methods as my primary tools. The dynamic interaction between the malleable, versatile clay and the steady motion of the wheel first enthralled me, and continues to challenge and humble me everyday. It is this interaction that inspires the forms I create, and which influences the movements of my hands as they meet the clay. Each piece is a record of the union of these forces.
My current work reflects my continuing attempt to find a balance between the requirements of function, and the subtle details which give a form the strength to stand alone and yet still remain receptive to the marks of the fire. I choose to create mostly functional work because I enjoy the intimacy with which these pieces can be experienced. For me, knowing that a piece of my pottery will be filled with nourishment and held closely on a daily basis only adds to the beauty of that piece and to the attention to detail it deserves. As each piece takes form between my hands one thousand thoughts fill my head; of strong form, proper function, and firing surface. I am creating not just a bowl or cup or jar, but a pot with all the possible expressions of the human personality. I form the structure, the bones, of the pot thinking ahead towards the firing chamber. Building on this structure I refine the surface until the taut skin reveals the intentional elements of the seemingly simple form. And then I send the pot into the fire, standing naked and unadorned, with only its strength to protect it and its softness to accept the flames which wrap around it.
All work is wheel thrown, altered, wood and soda fired to cone 10.
William Baker Bio
1999-2000 Finished undergraduate studies with a BA in International Political Economy
Discovered wheel-throwing and the existence of potters, began trying to make up
for “lost” time.
2002—2004 Resident Artist at the Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts, Asheville, North Carolina Discovered salt and soda firing
2005-Present Studio potter working in the mountains of Western North Carolina
2005-2006 worked with a cross draft gas/soda kiln
2007 built my wood burning cross draft soda kiln, which has allowed me to produce my mostly functional pottery and focus on the wood/soda firing process
Website:
www.williambakerpottery.com
also:
www.williambakerpottery.com/blog
www.williambaker.etsy.com
100 Tea Bowls -call for entry
The Art League is pleased to present 100.Tea.Bowls in collaboration with the ceramic artists of the Torpedo Factory. 100.Tea.Bowls invites artists to create a harmonious composition through the tea bowl clay form. This exhibit is presented in tandem with our immensely popular biennial Ikebana Show. Prospectus/Call-to-Artists/Entry Form click here
Awards Reception: Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
The exhibit will also encompass several special events, including:
- Japanese Tea Ceremony and discussion of the work of Chado, the Japanese way of tea, with Stephen di Girolamo of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution:
Sunday, March 8, 1:30 pm
- Musical Performances by the Washington Toho Koto Society, performed by Mrs. Kyoko Okamoto:
Thursday, March 4, 6:30 pm (private reception) and Sunday, March 8, 3:00 pm
Juror Ceramic artist Terry Gess—Mr. Gess has received international awards and recognition for his work. He was invited to live and work in a teapot factory in the People’s Republic of China, collaborating with a master Chinese potter in the development of new teapots. His formal education includes study at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and Penland School of Crafts.
Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Residency Program Lorton Virginia
The Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Residency Program offers the emerging, pre-professional or professional ceramic artists the individual space and time needed for personal artistic growth in a dynamically cooperative educational environment. The Ceramics Residency Program provides the serious ceramics artist an opportunity and ability to function independently and to refine and exhibit their work, expand on their educational experiences, and contribute to the growth and promotion of the cultural arts in our Community, our Artists, Students, Ceramics program and the Lorton Arts Foundation. The new state of the art facility comprising 8,000 sq. ft. with 5- 220sq. ft. individual resident artist studio spaces, a dedicated retail gallery space for resident artists, classroom space, two indoor kiln rooms(8 kilns), outdoor gas kiln space, raku kiln, raw materials lab, slab roller, extruder, clay mixing room and spray booth allows the artist to expand their use of a variety of tools and processes available for the ceramic artist.
Requirements
The Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Program is a dynamically creative and educationally cooperative environment. Facilities and equipment resources are offered at a reasonably low rate. * Minimum 25 hours of weekly presence in studio (working) and gallery watch in our dedicated Ceramics Gallery. * Active contribution and participation towards growth and daily operational activities of Ceramics program by instructing(paid), assisting, mentoring, supervising or maintaining various areas of program. * Follow all guidelines, procedures and policies as set forth in contract and residency program guidelines.
Eligibility
Ceramic Artists with a substantial background/working knowledge of ceramic techniques and processes including hand-building and/or wheel-throwing, firing and glaze making skills. All accepted applicants will go through a short orientation and training on studio procedures and guidelines with the Ceramics Director and must follow all safe handling practices with materials and equipment.
Costs
The Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Residency Program is a component of the Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Program. Cost is $3,960.00 per year or 330.00/month. Yearly membership with Workhouse Arts Center, Electric and Gas Firing fees (bisque or glaze), clay and use of raw materials are an additional fee. Credits which can be applied toward firing and raw material costs are given for contributory hours in Ceramics Program. Newly Accepted residents may begin at any time during the calendar year and with approval of Ceramics Director. The Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Residency Program is limited to 5 Ceramic Artists.
How to Apply
Review of applications for residency program is ongoing. Please complete the attached application form, and submit along with a letter of intent, resume, artist statement, a CD or slides of 10 images (current within last 3 years) with image info sheet, 2 reference contacts and submit to The Lorton Arts Foundation-Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Program c/o Dale Marhanka- Ceramics Director, 9504 Workhouse Way-Bldg. 8, Lorton Virginia 22079 or call 703-584-2982.
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Reminder, as I think I may have mentioned this one already…
December 31, 2009, Entry Deadline
The XXIst International Biennale of Vallauris
Vallauris, France
The XXIst International Biennale of Vallauris will take place from July to November 2010. As part of this Biennale, a competition, reserved for members of the European Union, is being organized under the aegis of the Municipality of Vallauris Golfe-Juan by a Committee of the Biennale meeting at the town hall. Any artist presenting completely new work may take part. For 2010, there are three sections: The Container, Design, – Architectural/ Sculptural/ Conceptual Ceramics
Each participant may present one work per section or two works if he registers for only one section. The prizes will be the Grand Prize of the Town of Vallauris of an amount of € 15,000 and one prize per section of an amount of € 5,000. Various others prizes will be awarded, including among others, a special “Under thirty-five years old” prize (on January 1st 2008). Deadline for application: 31st of December 2009.
For more information and to download an application click here: XXIst International Biennal of Vallauris
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