The artists-in-residence programme laboratory at the Centre for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle in Warsaw announces an Open Call for Polish and international artists working in the fields of visual, sound and performative arts to take part in two residencies in 2010. The artist will be provided with individual living space connected with the working space, grant, travel costs reimbursement and project budget.
* Deadline for the 3-month residency (May 15 – August 31): April 30
* Deadline for the 2-month residency (October 10 – December 15): May 31
* CCA Ujazdowski Castle
* Paid by host: individual living space, grant of 3000 Zloty per month (approx 750 euros), travel costs reimbursement of 1600 Zloty, project budge of 5000 Zloty
How to apply: Portfolio – electronic version – preferred format: pdf – in Polish or English, including:
1. documentation of selected works
2. artist’s statement
3. short explanation why you would like to take part in our program
4. CV
Please send the portfolio to: [email protected]
Application address
uj. Jazdów 2 Warsaw Poland
Telephone +48 22 6281271-3 | Telephone +48 22 6287683
E-mail [email protected] | www.csw.art.pl
In case you haven’t heard, the open studios are on for the summer of 2010 at University of Manitoba. They’re excited to announce the resident artist lineup for this year includes Chris Pancoe, Xanthe Isbister, and Koi Neng Liew during the month of May, and Melissa Mencini for the first two weeks of June. As always, the open studio promises to be a full schedule of serious clay work, slide presentations, cook outs, and kiln firings!
Ceramics Open Studio provide access to the School of Art studios for self-directed artistic study and practice. Participants require a working knowledge of ceramics equipment and processes, including firing. If you have less than two years of experience, permission from the Ceramics Coordinator is required (see contact information below). Fees $300.00 plus GST per 2-week session $900.00 plus GST per 6-week session Fee includes limited basic glaze materials and limited kiln firing (wood kiln firing costs are extra). Raw materials for mixing clay and plaster are available for purchase. For information and/or permission to register call 474-9560 or [email protected]. There will a number of visiting artists-in-residence at the open studio. In addition to working with visiting artists in the studio, each will give a formal lecture/seminar on their work. Xanthe Isbister (May 3- 21) – her current work explores the psychological significance and impact the natural environment has on human identity. Xanthe received her MFA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2008, and her BFA Honors at the University of Manitoba in 2004. Koi Neng Liew (May 3-21) – the concepts of his characters are derived from the examination of fascinating individuals he has met in recent years. He transforms each aspect of their personality; exaggerated proportions, obscure objects and gestures personify each characters disposition. Koi Neng Liew, originally from Singapore, received his MFA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and his BFA from Alfred University. Melisa Mencini (May 31-June11) – is a ceramic artist living and working in Helena, Montana. She has held positions at University of Washington, the Archie Bray Foundation, and was most recently a resident artist at the Ceramic Workshop in Jingdezhen, China. Melissa holds degrees from Bowling Green State University (BFA, 2000) and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (MFA, 2003). Chris Pancoe (May 3-21) – born and raised in Winnipeg, Chris is a graduate of the UM School of Art (BFA) and holds an MFA from the University of Minnesota. For the past ten years, Chris has been spending summers as a wilderness guide in northern Manitoba. This close tie with nature has had a profound influence on his work, which often involves animal imagery juxtaposed with human inventions to give a humorous and sometimes dark look at the line where urban life and wildlife collide. For information on registration and fee payment, please contact: Summer Session Web: umanitoba.ca/summer click Feature Programs Phone: (204)474-8008/6963 E-mail: [email protected]
The SPLENDID SURFACES conference will bring together an accomplished group of presenters to demonstrate, share ideas and answer any questions you have. Discover how each presenter uses the clay as their canvas, creating lush surfaces so inspiring you will rush home to your studio with fresh ideas. If you’re looking to add to your repertoire of surface techniques, then this is the conference for you.
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Space is Limited
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Featured Artists: Amaco Team, Melisa Cadell, Fong Choo,
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What you will learn:
Explore in detail the teapot form with reference to the perspective of proportions, and through the creation of the form, participants will develop skills in handling clay, sense of craftsmanship and better visual creative skills by virtue of the form.
Discussion of glazing through the use of the spray gun and brush layering to achieve jewel tone and other surface effects.
Demonstration of tool making and how to make a cane handle.
Discuss networking, pricing and presentational aspects that can lead to an artist being successful.
You’ll leave the conference with working knowledge of mishima (Japanese slip inlay), sgraffito (slip carving), sprig molds, slip trailing, shellac relief as well as use of underglazes on bisque.
Learn how to use the clay as canvas by drawing and painting with semi-moist underglaze decorating colors, underglaze decorating pencils and underglaze chalk crayons.
Gain the inside scoop from the Amaco/Brent team with discussion centering around their materials and tools used in the art of ceramics. They will provide guides for experimentation, troubleshooting and interesting glazing techniques. This will be your chance to ask the experts your burning questions.
Learn how to carve through slip-covered clay (sgraffito) on both thrown and handbuilt forms that are then glazed with a series of cone six, translucent glazes.
Learn how to incorporate print transfer techniques like water-slide decals, silk-screening and block-printing images onto clay.
Friday Night Reception, Saturday and Sunday Presenter Demonstrations
The schedule is set-up so that attendees can pick and choose which classes to attend over the two day event. Attendees will sign-up during Friday and/or Saturday morning registration. Attendees will be asked to choose one presenter for AM and PM for Saturday and Sunday. Each attendee will see four of the six presenters.
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Learn more about these ceramic artists
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Read tips and techniques from the artists who will be presenting at Splendid Surfaces conference!
Ceramic Artist – Fong Choo was featured in Ceramic Arts Daily Website. Ceramic Artist – Molly Hatch was featured in Ceramic Arts Daily Newsletter. |
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