Two calls for artists from the Alberta Craft Council: Discovery Gallery and Potworks

ACC Discovery Gallery Call for Proposals

Annual Submission Deadline: July 15

The Discovery Gallery is dedicated to showcasing new work by
established and emerging craft artists and small group exhibitions. The
415 square foot space is located on the main level of the Edmonton
location and features 7+ exhibitions a year.

1.    Cover Letter
        – contact information: name, address, phone & email
        – detailed description & theme of the exhibition
        – number of pieces/artist in or expected to participate in exhibition
        – time of year preferred
2.    Current ACC Membership
3.    CV – Artist Resume
4.    Artist Biography
5.    Images with Image List
      – professional quality images (5-10 / jpg) of work that will be in the exhibition or representative of the work.
      – professional quality portrait of the artist (in the studio or against a neutral background)
      – the image list must include: title, year created, dimensions in inches, materials and technique
   
Your submission can be sent via
On-line: www.albertacraft.ab.ca/acc-submission-drop-box/
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Alberta Craft Council 10186-106 Street, Edmonton AB T5J 1H4

NOTE if you do not receive a message confirming we have received your submission, contact us.

 

Call for Entry: Potworks

Deadline: July 25, 2013

Pottery is an integral part of human existence around the world.  As
long as 2,000 years ago pots were being made in Alberta.  The province’s
current clay scene features a rich array of classic, innovative and
experimental work by studio potters, as well as prominent clay projects
and educational programs.

This exhibition is looking for Alberta ceramic artists who create
tableware or ceramic pieces related to cooking, dining and celebration. 
Work selected for this exhibition may include:

  • place settings
  • serving dishes
  • children’s sets
  • baking and cooking pieces (bean pot, tajine, casserole, etc.)
  • centerpieces
  • vases
  • candelabra
  • tea and other drinking sets

Potworks will run in the Alberta Craft Council’s Feature Gallery from October 5 – December 24, 2013. 

Submission Contents:

  • Current CV
  • Artist Biography & Statement
  • 3 – 10 Images with Image List
    • High quality images of the work to be presented in the exhibition
    • High quality portrait of the artist (in the studio or against a neutral background)
    • The image list must include: title, year created, dimensions, materials and techniques

Submissions can be sent online, email or mail.
Online: www.albertacraft.ab.ca/calls-for-entry
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Alberta Craft Council  10186-106 Street Edmonton, AB  T5J 1H4

NOTE if you do not receive a message confirming we have received your submission, contact us.

Call for Entry: Coming up Next

Deadline: April 26, 2013
 
The
Alberta Craft Council is organizing its 6th annual juried exhibition
(June 20 – July 27, 2013) that is open to emerging craft artists who are
in the first five years of their career or in the last year of their
formal education. If you are creating contemporary fine craft (clay,
glass, fibre, wood, furniture design, jewellery, or metals) with fresh
new designs submit:
 
·         a current CV
·         artist statement and bio
·         3 – 5 good quality images (digital – 4”x6″ 300dpi) of work to be presented in this exhibition
·         portrait image of artist in the studio or against a neutral background
·         an image list that includes title, medium, technique, year made, size and photo credit
 
Submissions can be sent online, email or mail.
Mail: Alberta Craft Council  10186-106 Street Edmonton, AB  T5J 1H4
 
*Note All submissions must have been produced in the last year*

Delineate: New works by Jenn Demke-Lange and Elizabeth Burritt

Two of the most amazing ceramic artists currently in Alberta have teamed together to present you with an exhibition of eye candy galore. Not only are their individual artistic practices gorgeous but they’ve also collaborated on some work for the show. What do you get when you put two inspiring ceramic ladies together? One not to be missed exhibition.