Early Bird Deadline extended!!!

Takes place October 8th -11th, 2009

You can still access the Early bird price if you apply by February 18th!
Check out their website to download the application package and find out more info.
Even if you don’t participate as an artisan, mark your calendars to go and check out all the great handmade work!

Call for submissions – International Ceramics Competition of L’Alcora 2009

The Town Council of L’Alcora, announces its call for entries for the 29th edition of the International Ceramics Competition of L’Alcora 2009, organised by a Commission designated to that effect.

All participants are entitled to present a maximum of three works of art created with ceramic materials, which must be original and unique. Entries created by non ceramic procedures, works of an industrial nature or those who have entered in another competitions will not be admitted.

Works must not exceed 2 metres long in any of their dimensions. Entries not measuring 30 cm long or wide will not be accepted.

Entries must be sent to:
Secretaría del Concurso
Museo de Cerámica,
C/Teixidors,5 – E12110
L’Alcora, Spain

Deadline April 24th, 2009.

All entries must include a properly completed application form, the author or authors’ curriculum vitae. A maximum of three 15×20 cm photographs against a neutral background must be attached to each work of art. Registration can also be e-mailed ([email protected]).

Contact by email ([email protected]) for more info, application form and full entry guidelines.

Call for Submissions for Vantage Point, a Exhibition-in-Print curated by PAUL BUTLER
Deadline March 22

Artists of any age and discipline, from any country in the world, are invited to submit in response to our curatorial theme. Paul Butler is a Winnipeg-based artist, curator and dealer with an interest in multidisciplinary, social and alternative pedagogical practices (http://www.theotherpaulbutler.com/). Paul’s oeuvre includes The Collage Party, The Other Gallery and the Upper Trading Post. Paul has exhibited at locations including: MOCA, LA; White Columns, NYC and Sparwasser HQ, Berlin. Curatorial projects have included artists Matthew Higgs, Mitzi Pederson, DearRaindrop and Guy Maddin. 30 selected artists will be published along with a selection of Paul’s work and collaborations with other artists. To be launched in June 2009, this project is unique in the scope of it’s inclusiveness, and in the overall aim to create open dialogue in visual arts through art publications.

The curatorial theme developed by Paul is in keeping with his own collaborative multi-disciplinary and social intervention-based art practice. Artists may submit up to 3 works in response to the concept: “Community and Collaboration as a Form of Pedagogy”. For submission and further definition to to: www.VantageArtProjects.com/current_submissions.html. All submissions will be blind-juried and a submission fee is required. Vantage Art Projects supports the contemporary arts through a commitment to providing parallel opportunities for artists, and connecting art enthusiasts and collectors with exciting new talent. The scope of our projects includes: Vantage Exhibitions, Vantage Art Press and Vantage Editions. For further information email [email protected].

Packing workshop – Saskatoon SK

From Here to There in One Piece, How to Pack Fine Craft for Transport
Monday, February 23, 2009, 7 pm
SCC Gallery, 813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon

Presented by Leslie Potter and Judy Haraldson, SCC Exhibitions & Education Coordinators

To register: Contact Leslie or Judy at 1.866.653.3616 ext. 25 or [email protected].

Workshop Fee: $10 for SCC members / $20 for non-members
Payments can be made to Amanda at 866.653.3616 ext 0 or in person at the SCC Office.

Check out the SCC website for more details