by Carole Epp | Jul 14, 2020 | residency opportunity
Minnesota New Institute for Ceramic Education (MN NICE) is an advanced certificate program that provides personalized instruction, mentorship with renowned makers, and professional training for artists who are serious about taking the next step in their ceramic education.
With additional options available to license space the studios at NCC, and limited work-exchange opportunities, apply to become part of the next cohort beginning in-person (with appropriate safety strategies) this September, 2020.
Now entering its seventh year, MN NICE is a rigorous program developed in collaboration with Program Head Ursula Hargens. MN NICE provides personalized professional development for artists who are serious about taking the next step in their ceramic evolution. The program is designed to respond to the changing needs of emerging makers with high-level training and mentorship in ceramic materials, history and theory, and professional practice. Through innovative instruction and individual mentorship, artists build skills, knowledge, and insight.
MN NICE includes weekly intensives as well as artist lectures, gallery tours, and studio visits with established artists to take advantage of the rich ceramic resources throughout the Twin Cities. The program strives to support emerging artists both artistically and professionally.
The program consists of three 8-week blocks, beginning in September and ending in May. During each block, the group meets for weekly seminars and visits to museums, galleries, artist studios, and lectures. Throughout the year, participants have individual coaching sessions with leading professionals in the field, helping them to focus their research and development of work. The program culminates with the submission of a portfolio and a group exhibition in NCC’s Emily Galusha Gallery.
If you have questions about the history of MN NICE or joining next year’s cohort, please make Samantha Longley, Education Coordinator your first point of contact at [email protected] or call her directly at 612.339.8007 x309
Deadline: Limited time to apply.
Learn more & apply: https://www.northernclaycenter.org/minnesota-new-institute-ceramic-education
by Carole Epp | May 1, 2018 | call for entry
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Northern Clay Center is excited to share the opportunity for artists to join our MN NICE program. See below for details:
Minnesota New Institute for Ceramic Education (MN NICE) Application Deadline Approaching
Now entering its fourth year, MN NICE is an advanced certificate program that provides rigorous, personalized instruction for artists who are serious about taking the next step in their ceramic education. The program is designed to respond to the changing needs of students and give non-traditional students high-level training in ceramic materials, history and theory, and professional practice. Through instruction and individual mentorship, students build skills, knowledge, and insight necessary to create a personal and cohesive body of work.
MN NICE extends beyond the classroom to include artist lectures, gallery tours, and studio visits with established artists to take advantage of the rich ceramic resources throughout the Twin Cities, including those from academic and non-traditional routes of study, artists of other media, and arts administrators. The program strives to prepare students both artistically and professionally whether they are seeking gallery representation, applying for graduate school, or selling work to the public.
ABOUT: The program consists of three 8-week blocks of instruction, beginning in September and ending in May. During each block, the group meets for weekly seminars and field trips to museums, galleries, artist studios, and lectures. Throughout the year, participants have individual critiques with leading professionals in the field, helping them to focus their research and development of work. The program culminates with the submission of a graduation portfolio and a group exhibition in NCC’s Emily Galusha Gallery.
DEADLINE: The priority deadline for MN NICE applications is June 1
. To apply, visit: https://www.northernclaycenter.org/education/minnesota-new-institute-ceramic-education/mn-nice-application-form
INFO SESSION: Thursday, May 10, 6:00 pm in the NCC Library
CONTACT: If you have questions about the history of MN NICE or joining next year’s class, please make Manager of Education and Studio Artist Programs Kyle Rudy-Kohlhepp your first point of contact at [email protected] or call him directly at 612.339.8007 x314.
For more information about the MN NICE program, visit: https://www.northernclaycenter.org/education/minnesota-new-institute-ceramic-education |
by Carole Epp | Dec 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Registrations are open for the 2016/2017 Winter Cycle of THE
HEAD IN CLAY! There are 30 spaces available and the school will stay
open through February 28, 2017 or until enrollment is full.The course
will re-open in summer 2017.
In this course you will learn key techniques to develop and finish a
clay head suitable for firing. We will cover sourcing reference
materials, the best tools, hollow construction techniques and how to
develop and finish features for a strong composition.
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by Carole Epp | Dec 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Think Big! Is a six-week interview series designed to get you and your
ceramic career launched! Co-hosted by Ben Carter of Tales of a Red Clay
Rambler Podcast and artist-designer Molly Hatch.
SIGN UP BEFORE JANUARY 6th, 2015 for and EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE OF $99!
The Series:
In today’s art market, artist’s
have to be more than just makers. We are makers, marketers, sales
people, web designers, and a so much more. Think Big! is a six week
series of interviews with successful ceramic artists, art agents, dream
clients and book editors. This series of interviews are designed to help
you build the skills you need to expand your creative business, learn
some tricks of the trade and think beyond the traditional methods of
reaching your market.
Have you ever wanted to publish a
book? Collaborate with a big company like Anthropologie? Sell more of
your work? Well, you are in the right place!
Find all the details here.
by Carole Epp | Jan 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
MFA in Craft – MFA in Craft]http://www.ocac.edu/programs-study/mfa-craft]MFA in Craft
Application Deadline: March 1st for priority funding. Positions open until filled.
Oregon
College of Art and Craft (OCAC) has a long tradition of educating
entrepreneurial, critical thinkers and creative makers who innovate
through engagement with materials. The MFA is an advanced Craft studies
program which emphasizes problem solving through the manipulation of
materials and the vigorous exchange across disciplines and media. With
an expansive and versatile approach, the MFA is an intellectual
investigation of process, purpose, and communication distinguished by
its methodology as much as its outcome. The 60 credit program combines
courses in studio creative practice, cross media studies, theoretical
seminars, and electives. The program has been designed as a full-time
immersion, with two full academic years (fall and spring) and one
mid-sequence summer term of study.
Key Areas of Studies
Creative Practice – 30 credits
Self-directed
studio work comprises half of the student’s required MFA credits, and
it is expected to be an ongoing practice throughout their course of
study, including the summer. Each graduate student will meet regularly
with a committee to discuss and evaluate their progress. The committee
consists of three members with at least one being an OCAC faculty
member. Fall and spring semesters require enrollment in a minimum of six
credits, and the summer session requires enrollment in a minimum of
three credits.
Integrated Practice (critique seminar) – 12 credits, 4 classes
Each
semester a distinguished MFA Instructor-in-Residence will lead a
seminar-based critique course focused on assisting graduate students in
understanding and articulating the substance of their work. This course
provides the structure for understanding the critical issues of craft
within the context of the student’s studio practice. The course is
augmented with discussions prompted by various outside academic and
professional guests, assigned readings, as well as trips off-campus to
area resources and exhibitions.
Critical Inquiry (Chair’s seminar) – 12 credits, 4 classes
Facilitated
by the MFA Chair, this course explores the contemporary, cultural,
critical, methodological and economic aspects of making art. OCAC
faculty, guest artists, writers, curators, and other relevant
professionals will assist in providing diverse competencies and
perspectives. The course will also address professional development
issues such as internships, grant writing, and pedagogical strategies.
This course is open to all first – and second-year MFA students and is
offered during the fall and spring terms only. Four semesters enrollment
in this three credit offering is required.
Exploratory Focus (electives) – 6 credits, 2 classes
The
curriculum provides 6 credits for graduate students to engage in
studies that investigate topics, techniques, or materials that are
specific to an individual student’s interest. In consultation with their
advisor, students may select elective offerings in the areas of
academic studies, book arts, ceramics, drawing and painting, fibers,
metals, photography and wood, as well as internships and independent
studies.
