by Carole Epp | Aug 26, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
2012 NICHE Award winner, Ceramics – John Davis
Entries are being accepted now for the 2013 NICHE Awards, a prestigious juried competition recognizing excellence in fine craft design.
Professional and student artists may apply online at
www.NICHEAwards.com. The deadline for entries is September 30, 2012. Contest categories include ceramic, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and jewelry arts. New categories added this year seek original artist-made holiday ornaments and decorations; objects for the kitchen and for dining; and jewelry made from alternative materials.
Judging of entries is based on three main criteria:
- technical excellence, both in surface design and form
- a distinct quality of unique, original and creative thought
- market viability (professional entries only)
2012 NICHE Award winner Basketry – C. Smathers
The entry fees are $40 for professional craft artists and $18 for students; up to three artworks may be entered per person. The judging will take place in October. Finalists will be invited to display their work in a NICHE Awards exhibit at the Buyers Market of American Craft, a national wholesale tradeshow of American-made products, February 16-18, 2013, in Philadelphia. Winners will be announced at a ceremony during the Buyers Market on February 17, 2013.
2012 NICHE Award winner Furniture (Cabinetry) Austin Heitzman
The NICHE Awards are sponsored by NICHE magazine, the quarterly trade publication for U.S. and Canadian retailers of fine craft and artist-made products. NICHE is published by The Rosen Group, a Baltimore-based arts marketing, publishing and advocacy firm.
A complete list of last year’s NICHE Awards winners can be found at www.NICHEAwards.com. Requests for images can be sent to the contest coordinator, Jean Thompson, at [email protected] or call 800-432-7238, ext. 218.
by Carole Epp | Aug 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Forage, a summit and symposium of the best sorts, will convene to address the creative processes and business practices of any and all Creatives out there including Artists & Designers, Crafters, DIYers, Foodies, Bloggers & Photographers! We’ll tackle the issues at the front of your mind through presentations, roundtable discussions and keynote speakers.”
Ah the BC air is filling my lungs and a quick trip to the beach has cured me of the stresses of the last few weeks of moving and fighting with my internet provider to try to get back online. I’m excited to be a part of Forage, an amazing event this week, and I’ll be posting updates (internet providing) so that you guys can all follow along with the fun. There will be more art stars and creative types taking over Gabriola than you can shake a stick at so stay tuned….
feedlotstudios.squarespace.com/forage/2012/3/9/forage.html
www.facebook.com/events/408786149136656/
by Carole Epp | Aug 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
RUTH DUCKWORTH
5 September – 4 October
An exhibition of 22 artworks by one of the most important
20th century ceramic artists,
now fully illustrated on our website.
by Carole Epp | Aug 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
“The “Field Guide for Ceramic Artisans” is a website of information and resources developed to help and support students when they are finishing school.”
Thanks to Julia Galloway you can now find out all the dirt on pre graduation, post graduation, studio, kilns, exhibitions, documentation references, shipping work, and interviews. I wish this had been around when i graduated, heck I can still make use of it now!
Thanks Julia Galloway – we love you!
juliagalloway.com/field-guide/
by Carole Epp | Aug 22, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Janet DeBoos: An Interview by Jan Howlin from Australian Ceramics on Vimeo.
Hear Janet DeBoos talk about her experiences in
China. Jan Howlin visited Janet at her home and pottery in the
Brindabella Ranges west of Canberra and in this interview excerpt,
accompanied by a slideshow, Janet describes how she became the designer
of factory-produced ceramics, and how this involvement has radically
changed the work she makes. The interview is accompanied by images of
Janet’s home, studio, office and work taken by photographer Anthony
Browell.
