Call for artists: International Contemporary Art and Design Ceramics Competition

Application are open! the International Contemporary Art and Design Ceramics Competition – Open to Artinvites applications.
From 29 July 2013, applications are open for the International Competition that is offering:

– 2 money prizes for a total of 10,000 euro
– 1 artist’s residency at the Carlo Zauli Museum, Faenza
– 1 cooperative agreement with Manifattura Bitossi

Finalists will have the opportunity of exhibiting their work at Officine Saffi CeramicArts Gallery, Milan, during MiArt and the Furniture Show ancillary events.

There are two sections: Art Ceramics and Design Ceramics

Exhibition of finalists’ work: Officine Saffi Ceramic Arts Gallery, Milan

Applications deadline: by 10 December 2013.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SUBSCRIPTION

Open to Art is an International Contemporary Art and Design Ceramics Competition promoted by Officine Saffi with the objective of enhancing and promoting the use of ceramics in contemporary art, design and furnishing, therefore providing a privileged viewpoint of contemporary aesthetics and visual innovation

http://opentoart.laceramicainitalia.com/en/call-for-artists.html#.UjCfELy7Ey5 

technical tuesday: book ~ The Ceramics Design Course

The Ceramics Design Course

By Anthony Quinn

 

  • Principles, practice and techniques: here is the
    ultimate coursebook on designing ceramics with confidence. Focusing on
    design themes and principles of balance and form, it also includes
    instruction in studio techniques for rendering ideas a reality. Whether
    the reader’s aim is to create utilitarian, hard-wearing pots or
    decorative pieces of fine art, this unique book provides the inspiration
    and the skills to design ceramics with flair.
    Find it here.