Call for submissions: HANDS AS TOOLS

JAC’s new PHOTOGRAPHIC competition for Issue 51/3, Nov 2012, The Journal of Australian Ceramics
 
pinch, press, pull, pug, print … show how hands can be used as tools.

The Prize: publication of your image (full page) in Issue 51/3 of The
Journal of Australian Ceramics (JAC), books to the value of $200 from
our online shop or 2 years membership of The Australian Ceramics
Association. The choice will be yours.

Conditions of Entry:
One entry per person.
A selection of the best images will be featured in The JAC, Issue 51/3, to be published on 20 November 2012.
Image format: 300 dpi jpg file, minimum size 1MB, maximum size 4MB. DO NOT email tiff files.
Portrait and landscape formats are acceptable, although portrait images (24.5cm X 17cm suit JAC’s format best).
All photos must be accompanied by the following information: photographers name, location and date of image.
Photos must have been taken in 2012.
There should be no digital manipulation of the image.
By entering the competition, you give The Australian Ceramics
Association license to publish your photograph in The JAC (paper and
digital) and on our website (via Flickr), www.australianceramics.com.

Deadline for images: Friday 14 September 2012

Images can be emailed to: [email protected] with the subject
heading “HANDS AS TOOLS”, or mailed on a disc to HANDS AS TOOLS, PO Box
274 Waverley NSW 2024.

Regards,

Vicki Grima
Editor, The Journal of Australian Ceramics
E.O., The Australian Ceramics Association
P.O. Box 274 Waverley NSW 2024
AUSTRALIA
T: 1300 720 124
F: 61 (0)2 9369 3742
www.australianceramics.com/
http://australianceramics.wordpress.com/
E: [email protected]
Issue 51/2 out 16 July 2012

Photography for Potters

In the age of online sales, Facebook, blogs, and self-publication, great photography is one of the most important factors in how your artwork is received. This workshop is for 3D artists who want to learn how to take professional quality photos of their work. The workshop will cover inexpensive lighting solutions, using histograms for exposure, color balance, backgrounds, composition, and getting the most out of your digital camera.

Participants should bring their digital camera, camera manual, usb cord or card reader, notebook, and 5-6 pieces to photograph. The workshop at the Charlie Cummings Studio (Gainesville, FL) runs from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, April 21, with a break for lunch.

The fee is $100 and is fully refundable till April 14th, and 50% refundable April 15th-19th.

Sign up and find out more here.

Call for entry – Photographic competition!

Announcing our newest challenge for the photographers amongst us! … or for a photographer you may know. shoot_the_potter.jpg It could be a famous potter, the local potter around the corner or perhaps someone more personal … like you. Your interpretation can be as broad as your mind will stretch. The Prize: publication of your image (full page) in Issue 51/1 of The Journal of Australian Ceramics (JAC), books to the value of $200 from our online shop or 2 years membership of The Australian Ceramics Association. The choice will be yours. Conditions of Entry:

  • One entry per photographer
  • A selection of the best images will be featured in the 50th Anniversary issue of The JAC, Issue 51/1, to be published on 1 April 2012.
  • Image format: 300 dpi jpg file, minimum size 1MB, maximum size 4MB. DO NOT email tiff files.
  • Portrait and landscape formats are acceptable, although portrait images (24.5cm X 17cm suit JAC’s format the best).
  • All photos must be accompanied by the following information: photographers name, potters name, location and date of image.
  • Photos must have been taken in 2011 or 2012.
  • There should be no digital manipulation of the image.
  • By entering the competition, you give The Australian Ceramics Association license to publish the photograph in The JAC and on our website, www.australianceramics.com.
  • Deadline for images: 30 January 2012.

Images can be emailed to: mail at australianceramics.com with the subject heading SHOOT THE POTTER, or mailed on a disc to SHOOT THE POTTER, PO Box 274 Waverley NSW 2024

The Art of Photographing Ceramics – The Basics with Caterina Pacialeo

Date:
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time:
10:00am – 5:00pm
Location:
Newtown, Sydney NSW

Workshop Outline: This studio-based workshop will assist participants in developing practical and technical abilities for photographing their ceramics in a basic home set-up with simple equipment at hand. The resulting documentation could be used for applications for awards, portfolios, editorials etc. The workshop will focus on the basic digital camera functions, the use of artificial lighting and daylight photographic techniques and composition.

Tutor information: Caterina Pacialeo is a Sydney-based, Australian artist who graduated with a Master of Art in Photomedia from the College of Fine Art, University of NSW in 2008. Caterina is currently teaching photography at St George and Meadowbank
TAFE. Caterina also teaches short courses in “Photographing your Art Work”, along with her photographic art practice. T: 0425 390 687; www.caterinapacialeo.com
E: [email protected]

Workshop Fee: $170 per person (members of TACA $150)

Minimum number in the workshop: 8
Maximum number in the workshop: 12

Participants are required to bring their own cameras, and 2 – 3 pieces of work only
Please bring your own lunch. Yummy morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Payment methods:
* Cheque (made out to The Australian Ceramics Association)
* Direct deposit (Account: The Australian Ceramics Association; BSB 032298; AC no. 760550)
* Credit card (Visa, Mastercard) over the phone/mail/ fax
* Money order (made out to The Australian Ceramics Association)

For more information and bookings:
The Australian Ceramics Association
E: [email protected]
T: 1300 720 124
F: 02 9369 3742