Gina Pankowski: “Slice of Life Brooch”


Broach inspired by Dorothy Hodgkin, an English Crystalographer, and her advancements in X-ray Crystalography. Created for the exhibition 70 at 70, Facere Jewelry Art, Seattle WA.

"Making jewelry is a passion for me. Beginning with my pencil, I explore pattern, sketching combinations of shapes and how they will work together. My next step is to create three dimensional models to fine tune details of movement and scale. I have always had an eye for detail and love to work out the mechanics of my pieces. Using traditional jewelry fabrication techniques, with my torch I solder complex structures in silver and gold. Working directly with my materials, I form the metal using hammers and files, always leaving my mark. As an artist with an eye for pattern, I explore line and repetition as a way to build three dimensional moving art to wear."

More Information: Gina Pankowski, Seattle, WA

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Co:Operation Tableware
Deadline: November 5, 2010

Exhibition: Fancy Gallery, Seattle in May 2011,
Gallery walk during the SNAG conference !
Online crafthaus exhibition: June 2011.

CALL FOR PUBLICATION: Humor in Craft
Looking for: Images, text, audio, and video !

Renee Zettle-Sterling, Coopersville, MI

Gina Pankowski, Seattle WA

Tom McCarthy, St. Petersburg, FL

Cathy Johnston, Pasco, WA

Lorena Angulo, San Antonio, TX

Gino Luketic, Yellow Springs, OH

Laura Brannon, Birmingham, UK

Crafthaus Project Grant
Jurors: All Crafthaus Members are invited to jury !
Deadline: August 15, 2010


This grant is awarded every September to a crafthaus member, regardless of age, location, professional background or craft field. It is intended to provide assistance/funding for a proposed individual or group project.

An opportunity/project may be one of many things, e.g. an idea for new work, or a group project, developing an educational curriculum that benefits others, an invitation to exhibit at a gallery and to produce new work for that show, to audition for a play or dance company, to study with a mentor or renowned teacher, etc. The project should not duplicate experiences the artist has had in the course of his or her ongoing work, and it must lead to professional growth in the artist's career in a clear and meaningful way.

Funding amount: $ 400 max.

Applications to this grant are collected throughout the year. During the course of September, selected projects will be proposed to the general crafthaus membership (anonymously, only location and project proposal details are provided) and the grant recipient will be chosen by the general crafthaus membership by popular, anonymous vote !

The recipient will also receive prominent blogspace on crafthaus, and regularly update the crafthaus membership on the progress of his/her project. The membership is invited to ask questions and discuss the project with the artist/artist group during the implementation phase.

The “Project Grant” is open to all crafthaus members, regardless of location, background or craft field. Applications for this grant are collected on an ongoing basis via email (check info on form).

Submission deadline: Annually on August 15.

For more details and a submission form click: HERE !.


Questions ? Email: crafthauseditor@live.com

American Craft Council Shows: 2011 Season
Baskets Beadwork Call for Entries Ceramics Fashion Fiber/Textile Furniture Jewelry Lighting Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood


Jul. 25 — Aug. 1 2010
Baltimore, Atlanta, St. Paul and San Francisco,
http://www.craftcouncil.org/apply

Deadline to apply for the 2011 American Craft Council Shows in Baltimore, Atlanta, St. Paul and San Francisco is July 25, 2010. Late deadline to apply: August 1, 2010. ($100 late fee will apply for all applications received between July 25 and August 1). American Craft Council shows offer an opportunity to exhibit and sell your handmade work across the country to thousands of craft buyers, collectors and enthusiasts. Gain national exposure, enhance your online presence and join a community of makers who have been juried into these prestigious events. Visit online for full show prospects, show dates and locations and application.

http://www.craftcouncil.org/CRF_Prospectus_2011.pdf
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STUDIO 20/17, is a contemporary jewellery and object gallery set within the food and arts precinct of Waterloo, Sydney, Australia.
31st July 2010: Expressions of interest due


We are calling for expressions of interest for original and well made contemporary Jewellery for the gallery’s 2010 Christmas gift showcase. Opening 16th November 2010 and running through until Christmas Eve, it provides an excellent opportunity to showcase and sell new work during this busy period.

Note: Selected artists are required to provide a minimum of 3-5 works. Ideally, work would able to be restocked when purchased.”

FIRST KEY DATE
31st July 2010: Expressions of interest due

SUBMISSION
Expressions of Interest are accepted via post, email or in person to:
Bridget Kennedy and Melanie Ihnen
Studio 20/17
6b/2 Danks St
Waterloo
NSW 2017
AUSTRALIA
E: submissions@studio2017.com.au T: +61 2 9698 7999

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Your Daily Fiber
Deadline: August 1, 2010 (POSTMARK)

Your Daily Fiber - Conspicuous Consumption, Community & Ceremony
2010 North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival
Museum & Arts Center
Sequim, WA
October 1 – October 30, 2010


Your Daily Fiber - Conspicuous Consumption, Community & Ceremony is a juried fiber arts exhibition that highlights the robust and indulging every day ritualistic interaction we have with fiber. An individual can define their worth by textiles and fiber arts creations with a display of abundance and habitual acquisition. Collaborative fiber arts projects fuse charity and a sense of belonging that are successful products of working together among community of artists. And, the use of fiber in cultural traditions creates significant bonds of past memories and future hopes. The exhibition is open to all fiber arts media.

Eligibility:
• Open to all artists living in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia, or Alberta.
• All formats of fiber art will be considered, including wall-hung, free-standing, or pedestal mounted. Entries must be original and must not be copied, derivatives, or based on other copyrighted or published work.
• Please include the dimensions and weight of your work with each entry.
• Maximum of three entries per artist.

Artist entry fee of $10.00

The exhibition is a component of the 2010 North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival at the Museum & Arts Center in the Sequim - Dungeness Valley, 175 West Cedar St. Sequim WA 98382 360.861.2257 macsequim.org

Download: Prospectus_your_daily_fiber [pdf]

Visit website for additional details: www.fiberartsfestival.org/exhibition

Questions?
Contact renne@uniqueasyou.com, Exhibition Chair/NOFAF Coordinato

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Call-to-artists: Chastity Belt Show at Mineral
Deadline for entries: Art may be delivered on
Sunday, August 1 (10a.m.-4p.m.), or Thursday,
August 5, (noon-5p.m.).


Mineral, an art gallery in Tacoma, WA, is pleased
to announce a call-to-artists for the Second
Annual Chastity Belt Show, to be held in August
2010. Artists are invited to interpret one of
history's most notorious curiosities whose roots
are shrouded in medieval lore. While examples of
such devices have been exhibited at the Victoria
& Albert Museum in London, the Doges Palace in
Venice and the Musée de Cluny in Paris, in
reality the chastity belt probable never knew
wide circulation. However, as an anti-sex device
(for both sexes), variations of the locking belt
were in use from the 1700s to the 1930s.

This year's entries will be juried by Sarah
Traver, director of the Traver Gallery.

Guidelines:
* This year's show focuses on metal work and
blacksmithing of the highest quality and
originality; works in mixed media or photography are also acceptable.
* Due to the diminutive size of the gallery,
please - no 3D pieces bigger than the approximate
dimensions of a regular belt (or about the size
of a breadbox when closed), and no 2D art larger
than 22" wide (height may be longer). Do not
include your own mannequin for the jurying.
* Approximately 15 works will be selected for an
exhibit from Aug. 14 - Oct. 16 (dates to be
confirmed). Please submit the actual art work for
consideration (no drawings, thanks).
* Deadline for entries: Art may be delivered on
Sunday, August 1 (10a.m.-4p.m.), or Thursday,
August 5, (noon-5p.m.). Deliver to Mineral, 301
Puyallup Ave. - Ste. A, Tacoma WA 98402
(253/250-7745; see
a href="http://www.lisakinoshita.com/">http://www.lisakinoshita.com/>;www.lisakinoshita.com
for directions). Please include your name, title
of the work, price, and resumé.
* No submissions will be accepted after August 5.
* Art works will be juried by Sarah Traver,
director of the Traver Gallery. First prize is 50 bucks and bragging rights!
* Pieces not accepted for the show will be ready
for pickup the weekend of Aug. 7-8. The gallery
does not assume responsibility for unsolicited
works, and appreciates your cooperation in
picking up art in a timely manner. Thank you!

Questions? Call Lisa Kinoshita at 253/250-7745.
a href="http://www.lisakinoshita.com/">http://www.lisakinoshita.com/>;www.lisakinoshita.com
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Schiffer Books Publication
ART JEWELRY TODAY 3

Deadline: August 1, 2010

What is the thrust of the book?
We are presenting the broad scope of work currently being done in this field. We want to represent all of the different forms, materials, and techniques being used in this dynamic field today. We are looking for images of work done within this last decade from each artist that has not appeared in a previous publication so readers may see what is happening now in the field. We want readers to become familiar with current, professional artists working in this field, artists readers may want to follow in years to come and artists whose work readers may want to invest in.

What sort of work should I submit?
Since this book seeks to show the range of work currently being undertaken in this field, we would like to see images that reflect the range of work you are creating today. This is your opportunity to put your best foot forward with a broad reading public. Choose the pieces that you feel best reflect the full scope of the work you create in this dynamic field.

In what format should I submit my work?
Please, see the Submission Form. For imagery, high end digital is the preferred choice, but other forms as described are acceptable.

May I email my materials?
Email makes it too easy for files to be lost or misplaced and too difficult to organize when it comes time to review all the submissions.

Is it okay for me to send this call for artists to a friend of mine who is also an artist in this field? Or to my guild, association, etc.?
Yes, please do. All we ask is that you send folks the complete submission form and release form so they know exactly what we are asking for.

Will I be notified if my work is accepted?
We will contact everyone who submits work to let them know whether or not their work will appear in the book.

How will I be notified that the book is out?
The Marketing Department at Schiffer Publishing will let you know when the book is available. Remember to keep us notified of any changes to your contact information should you move. Email any changes to your contact information to arttoday@schifferbooks.com.

Will I get a complimentary copy, if my work appears in the book?
In order to help keep the publishing house’s overhead low and avoid charging artists a submission fee, as some publishers do, Schiffer Publishing does not provide complimentary copies of our books to contributing artists. However, a discount of 40% on any participating artist’s first book order is provided in appreciation of each artist’s participation.

Details and Submission Form:

http://crafthaus.ning.com/profiles/blogs/call-for-entries-art-jewelry?xg_source=activity


Send all your materials at one time. Send to:
Karen Choppa
Schiffer Publishing Ltd,
4880 Lower Valley Road
Atglen, PA 19310



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Schiffer Books Publication
IRONWORK TODAY 3

EXTENDED Deadline: August 31, 2010
(on a rolling basis)

What is the thrust of the book?
We are presenting the broad scope of work currently being done in this field. We want to represent all of the different forms, materials, and techniques being used in this dynamic field today. We are looking for images of work done within this last decade from each artist that has not appeared in a previous publication so readers may see what is happening now in the field. We want readers to become familiar with current, professional artists working in this field, artists readers may want to follow in years to come and artists whose work readers may want to invest in.

What sort of work should I submit?
Since this book seeks to show the range of work currently being undertaken in this field, we would like to see images that reflect the range of work you are creating today. This is your opportunity to put your best foot forward with a broad reading public. Choose the pieces that you feel best reflect the full scope of the work you create in this dynamic field.

In what format should I submit my work?
Please, see the Submission Form. For imagery, high end digital is the preferred choice, but other forms as described are acceptable.

May I email my materials?
Email makes it too easy for files to be lost or misplaced and too difficult to organize when it comes time to review all the submissions.

Is it okay for me to send this call for artists to a friend of mine who is also an artist in this field? Or to my guild, association, etc.?
Yes, please do. All we ask is that you send folks the complete submission form and release form so they know exactly what we are asking for.

Will I be notified if my work is accepted?
We will contact everyone who submits work to let them know whether or not their work will appear in the book.

How will I be notified that the book is out?
The Marketing Department at Schiffer Publishing will let you know when the book is available. Remember to keep us notified of any changes to your contact information should you move. Email any changes to your contact information to arttoday@schifferbooks.com.

Will I get a complimentary copy, if my work appears in the book?
In order to help keep the publishing house’s overhead low and avoid charging artists a submission fee, as some publishers do, Schiffer Publishing does not provide complimentary copies of our books to contributing artists. However, a discount of 40% on any participating artist’s first book order is provided in appreciation of each artist’s participation.

Additional Info and submission form:
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profiles/blogs/publication-opportunity-for

Send all your materials at one time. Send to:
Karen Choppa
Schiffer Publishing Ltd,
4880 Lower Valley Road
Atglen, PA 19310



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Call for entries:
Everyday Delights
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 6th August

Dezeenjobs: JJAM Curators Collective have announced a call for entries for their Everyday Delights design challenge, the winners of which will be displayed at Tent London during the London Design Festival:

Call for entries: Everyday Delights

JJAM Curators Collective challenges London based designers to REINVENT THE CLASSIC YELLOW DUSTER in a way that we never imagined before.

This project aims to use the most banal everyday object to expose and promote the creativity of London’s contemporary design scene.

JJAM will showcase the 100 best designs at an installation at TENT LONDON 2010 during the London Design Festival and in a POSTCARD BOOK to be sold at our website, Tent London and various shops.

Are you a London based professional or student? Join the competition now and REGISTER your interest VIA EMAIL: info@JJAM.info.

JJAM aims for a cross disciplinary outcome and has a strong core of designers on board – amongst others Richard Shed & Demelza Hill – with skills ranging from the fields of fashion and architecture to product and graphic design. Anything goes, use any number of dusters in any way you wish.

REGISTRATION:

24th June – 23rd July

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 6th August

SUBMISSION ADDRESS:

JJAM Curators Collective
302 Northside Studios
16-29 Andrews Road
London E8 4QF

TENT LONDON:

23rd-26th September
www.tentlondon.co.uk

MORE INFO & HOW TO GET YELLOW DUSTERS:

www.JJAM.info/call-for-entries

UPDATES:

Follow us on twitter: JJAMcollective

QUESTIONS?

info@JJAM.info

All participants will be informed about the final selection via email by the end of August 2010. We can’t return submitted designs that have not been chosen for the final selection, however they can be picked up from our offices.

Selected objects will become part of the Everyday Delights collection, which might tour other venues and which will finally be auctioned off in a closing event. Profits will go to a London based charity (TBC).

By participating, you allow JJAM the right to display, photograph and publish your design online as well as in print.

www.jjam.info

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Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Deadline: 6 August 2010 at 5pm (RECEIVE) or (EMAIL)

Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize
Woollahra Council
Double Bay NSW
Australia
23 October to 7 November 2010

Established in 2001, the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize attracts strong support from artists, collectors and critics and is the only national acquisitive prize that showcases the quality and diversity of sculptures of smaller dimensions.

The competition is open to all artists, whether they reside locally, regionally or internationally.

ELIGIBILITY
1. For the purpose of The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, sculpture is defined as a freestanding, non-site specific, three-dimensional object, constructed of durable materials. Only freestanding works will be accepted for selection.
2. Entries should not exceed 80cm in any dimension, and must have a stable base. The overall weight and dimensions must allow for easy transportation, and not exceed the carrying capacity of two average persons.
3. All entries must be the original work of the submitting artist and must have been designed or completed within two years prior to October 2010.
4. There is no limit to the number of entries an artist can submit. A separate application form and entry fee must accompany each entry. Only one work per artist will be shown in the exhibition.
5. A non-refundable entry fee of $40 (including GST) must accompany each entered work. Entry fees contribute towards the cost of staging the Prize. Woollahra Council reserves the right to cancel or postpone the Prize and exhibition, in which case the entry fees will be refunded.

JudgesThe judges of the 2010 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize are John Kaldor AM (Principal of Kaldor Public Art Projects), Monica McMahon (Curator - University of Western Sydney) and Glenn Barkley (Curator - Museum of Contemporary Art).

Prizes
Prizes for the 2010 award total $13,000 and include:

•The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, an acquisitive award of $10,000
•The Special Commendation, a non-acquisitive award of $2,000
•The Viewers' Choice, a non-acquisitive award of $1,000

Get a copy of the 2010 entry form and check the list of frequently asked questions (FAQ): sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/

Inquiries may be directed to:
Woollahra Municipal Council
Cultural Development Coordinator
Phone: +61 2 9391 7135
Fax: +61 2 9391 7044
Email: sculpture@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/
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5th Biennial International Ashes to Art
Call for Entries Mixed Media

Art Honors Life® / The Gallery at Funeria
Aug. 9 — Aug. 9 2010
Graton, California

http://www.funeria.com/content/images/2010a2a_pros-rules.pdf

Submission deadline: Aug. 9, 2010. Gallery exhibition dates: Oct. 23-Dec.19, 2010. Online exhibition dates: Oct. 23, 2010-Oct. 23, 2011. Seeking contemporary funerary urns and personal memorial art by artists and design teams in all sculptural media. Juried. Cash prizes. Entry fee. Prospectus available online. Questions? arthonorslife@funeria.com

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Crafthaus Project Grant
Jurors: All Crafthaus Members are invited to jury !


This grant is awarded every September to a crafthaus member, regardless of age, location, professional background or craft field. It is intended to provide assistance/funding for a proposed individual or group project. An opportunity/project may be one of many things, e.g. an idea for new work, or a group project, developing an educational curriculum that benefits others, an invitation to exhibit at a gallery and to produce new work for that show, to audition for a play or dance company, to study with a mentor or renowned teacher, etc. The project should not duplicate experiences the artist has had in the course of his or her ongoing work, and it must lead to professional growth in the artist's career in a clear and meaningful way.

Funding amount: $ 400 max.

Applications to this grant are collected throughout the year. During the course of September, selected projects will be proposed to the general crafthaus membership (anonymously, only location and project proposal details are provided) and the grant recipient will be chosen by the general crafthaus membership by popular, anonymous vote !

The recipient will also receive prominent blogspace on crafthaus, and regularly update the crafthaus membership on the progress of his/her project. The membership is invited to ask questions and discuss the project with the artist/artist group during the implementation phase.

The “Project Grant” is open to all crafthaus members, regardless of location, background or craft field. Applications for this grant are collected on an ongoing basis via email (check info on form).

Submission deadline: Annually on August 15.

For more details and a submission form click HERE !.


Questions ? Email: crafthauseditor@live.com
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Call for Entry: Student Juried Exhibition "Form, Fabricate & Forge" at
SIMS Conference 2010

Deadline has been extended:

August 13 Entry form and images must be received
August 20 Notification of Acceptance
September 10 Work must be received
September 21 Exhibition opens
September 24 Reception
October 22 Exhibition closes

The entry form is at:
http://mypage.siu.edu/sims/StudentShow.html
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The Southern Illinois Metalsmiths Society is a registered student
organization at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale IL. SIMS is
made up of graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in
metal as an artistic medium. The purpose of the group is to promote the
metalsmithing arts and to provide opportunities for learning and
artistic expression. These opportunities are provided through workshops
and lectures with skilled artists throughout the world, as well as
contributions to the metals program at SIUC.

This years' conference, along with demonstrations and lectures,
will feature a juried show of student work from nation-wide metals
programs. The conference will take place on September 24 and 25, 2010.
The Form, Fabricate & Forge exhibition will open on September 21st and
run through October 22nd. A reception will be held on September 24.
Cash prizes will be awarded

First Prize $300
Second Prize $200
Third Prize $100

The entry form is at:
http://mypage.siu.edu/sims/StudentShow.html
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American Women Artists National Juried Competition
October 9, 2010 to November 9, 2010
Dallas, Texas

Hosted by: Southwest Gallery, Dallas, Texas.

For over three decades, Southwest Gallery has serviced the art needs of Dallas. Offering some of the finest art and most experienced consultants in the area, we provide professional quality in all our services dealing with the arts. Our 16,000 square foot gallery features fine 19th and 20th Century paintings and sculpture. Don't let our name deceive you; we are not just Southwest art! We carry a large stock of Contemporary, Western, Impressionist, Traditional and yes, Southwest art. Also housed in our walls are fabulous sculpture, bronze and antiques, as well as a huge custom framing department. The Gallery will host an Awards Brunch for artists only at 9am, and Artists Reception for the public from 1-5pm on Saturday, October 9, 2010.



INTENT

It is our intention to choose the very best art in terms of composition, technique and overall excellence regardless of style or medium. Selected work will include a very broad range from contemporary abstraction to impressionism to extremely tight realism. There is not a quota on specific mediums such as oil, watercolor, pastel or sculptural materials. Our only goal is excellence, no matter how it is expressed. Whimsical work may be included as well as extremely serious statement. Each work is judged solely on its own merit without regard to the artist’s name. We feel that the final show will be elegant, very well rounded and include a wide range of artistic expression.


AWARDS

The total awards will be approximately $10,000 in cash and prizes, with a $1,000 Best of Show award. Award packages are designed to encourage and inspire women in the arts.

The Marilyn Newmark and Leonard J. Meiselman Foundation is sponsoring the Leonard J. Meiselman Award ($350.00) for the best sculpture done in a realistic and academic manner. Marilyn Newmark will be attending the show and taking part in the selection of the recipient.


JURORS

Show Jurors who will select this year’s Competition Finalists include Southwest Gallery Owner Bob Malenfant, and AWA Master Signature Members, Names to be announced. Awarding Jurors include all Master Signature Members in attendance at the show.

Awards will be announced Saturday, October 9, 2010 at an Awards Brunch from 9-11am at the Gallery. All exhibiting artists are invited to attend.


SUBMISSION

Only on-line entries through Juried Art Services will be accepted for this show. Please submit all entries to www.juriedartservices.com after April 1st. No slides or images on CD will be accepted, on-line submission only.


ELIGIBILITY

Open to women at least 20 years of age, who are working in the fine arts and living in the United States, Canada or Mexico. An applicant need not be a member of American Women Artists to submit work.

DEADLINE
Final acceptance of all submissions is August 15, 2010.



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The 2011 LEAP Award
Deadline for Entries: August 16, 2010

The LEAP Award was established in the fall of 2007 to recognize emerging talent in the contemporary craft field. Founded in 1971 by Elizabeth R. Raphael as The Store for Art and Crafts and People Made Things, SCC featured work by young and emerging artists such as Wendell Castle, Lenore Tawney, Josh Simpson, Howard Kottler and Robert Lee Morris, among many others that needed wider opportunities to exhibit and sell their work.

Building on this early history, it is our hope that the LEAP Award will help young artists move into a career in contemporary craft. The LEAP Award recognizes excellence in the field of contemporary craft, and is presented biennially. The competition is open to exceptionally talented students and under-represented craft artists.

The jurying process will take place in two sessions. There will be an initial review of digital images to identify 10-20 finalists. These finalists will be asked to submit additional images for final jurying, as well as be invited to create and submit work for display throughout the year in the Store. The final round of judging will take place on December 13, 2010, and the selected artist will receive a $1,000 cash award towards the development of a product line/body of work. In addition, SCC will promote this body of work nationally, and the work will be exclusively marketed through the Store for a period of one year.

If you have any additional questions, email thestore@contemporarycraft.com

LEAP Award
Society for Contemporary Cratf
2100 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

CLICK here for prospectus !
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Rijswijk Textile Biennial 2011 *UPDATED*

Deadline: August 30, 2010 (RECEIVE)

Rijswijk Textile Biennial 2011
Museum Rijswijk
Netherlands
summer of 2011

In the first Rijswijk Textile Biennial, the work of sixteen contemporary fine artists who use textiles in their work was shown. Originally a painter, sculptor or graphic artist, they each realized at a particular point in their careers that textile fibres were the ultimate means of expression for their ideas. In order to achieve this, they had to first familiarize themselves with new techniques and master other materials. They employed time-honoured textile-making skills and materials (often in an unorthodox ways and from a modern viewpoint) with the computer frequently playing an important role.

The next Rijswijk Textile Biennial will be organized in the summer of 2011. If you would like to participate, please send us a cd-rom with pictures of your recent artworks and a curriculum vitae in English before August 30, 2010. Please send it to:

Museum Rijswijk
Rijswijk Textile Biennial 2011
Herenstraat 67
2282 BR Rijswijk
Netherlands

For complete details visit the website: www.museumryswyk.nl

View details of 2009 Exhibit: museumryswyk.nl/htb2009

At the end of September 2010 a jury will meet and make a choice for the Rijswijk Textile Biennial 2011.
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The 2011 NCECA Biennial


Held in odd-numbered years, the NCECA Biennial is the premier juried exhibition open to all current members of NCECA (both national and international) and to all ceramic artists, 18 years and older, residing in the U.S. Please note: artists from outside the U.S. (including Canada) must be NCECA members to enter. Entered works must have been completed within the last 2 years. The exhibition is juried from digital images by three prominent professionals in the field. Entry fee is $20 for members and $40 for non-members. Merit and purchase awards totaling approximately $7,000 are determined by the jurors. NCECA produces a color catalog featuring work by all participating artists.


The Tampa Museum of Art will host the 2011 NCECA Biennial from January 29, 2011 to April 24, 2011. This exhibition will be held in conjunction with the 45th annual NCECA Conference in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, March 30 – April 2, 2011.



JURORS: Glen R. Brown
Julia Galloway
Arthur Gonzalez



AWARD SPONSORS:

Purchase Awards: National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts
Ceramics Monthly Magazine
L & L Kiln Mfg Inc
AMACO/Brent
Skutt Kilns


Merit Awards: Old Poag Road Clay & Glass Merit Award
Trax Gallery, Berkeley, CA
Paper Clay Award


ELIGIBILITY: Open to all current members of NCECA (both national and international) and to all ceramic artists, 18 years and older, residing in the U.S. Please note: artists from outside the U.S. (including Canada) must be NCECA members to enter. Entered works must have been completed within the last 2 years.



MEDIA: Ceramic. Mixed Media will be accepted only when clay is the dominant material. Final determinations will be made by the jurors.



NUMBER OF WORKS: Two works may be submitted with two (2) views allowed per entry. All entries must be submitted electronically using digital images.



ENTRY PROCEDURES: All applicants will enter submissions online electronically through Juried Art Service. Online submission begins April 15 and ends August 30, 2010. Artists may enter up to two works with two views per artwork.



LIMITATIONS: All work will be given due consideration. The gallery directors and the curator reserve the right to reject work that the gallery is unable to physically accommodate or which differs from the submitted image. No substitutions will be allowed. Work may not exceed 90” in any dimension and wall-mounted pieces are limited to 50 lbs.



CATALOG: A catalog of the exhibited work will be published. Artists will be required to provide a professional quality image of each accepted entry. Please read your entry carefully. No changes can be made after the work is accepted. Price should reflect the 30% commission and cannot be changed after acceptance.



PHOTOGRAPHY: Participating artists must agree to allow NCECA, the Tampa Museum of Art and gallery visitors to photograph work while on display for educational and publicity purposes. Images of accepted works will be retained by NCECA for promotional purposes, catalog production, posting on the NCECA website and sharing with media related publications.



INSURANCE AND SALES: Works will be insured by the Tampa Museum of Art while on display. The Museum will not conduct sales but will provide contact information to the NCECA Office who will conduct sales. NCECA will retain a 30% commission on all sales. Please check the price you entered and make sure it includes the 30% commission. No price changes will be allowed after a work is accepted.



NOTIFICATION: Applicants will be notified by e-mail after October 1, 2010.



SHIPPING: The artist is responsible for insured shipping to and from the gallery. All accepted entries must be sent double boxed in sturdy, re-usable packaging. If packing materials are not acceptable for return shipping the TMA staff will contact the artist and any purchase of new packing materials will be the responsibility of the artist. De-install will take place the week of April 25, 2011 and will be completed by the TMA prep staff. Return shipping will be done through FEDEX, UPS and USART utilizing artists’ established accounts or by hand delivery. Artists will coordinate art pickup during indicated time period above. NCECA will reimburse artists up to $100 for return shipping upon receipt of a reimbursement form and the original return shipping receipt. Any claims on shipping damage must be reported by the artist to the carrier and/or the Tampa Art Museum before June 1, 2011.


ENTRY FEE:

NCECA members $20.00
Non-members (US artists only) $40.00



CALENDAR:

Submission Dates April 15 – August 30, 2010

Acceptance notification: After October 1, 2010

Work due: January 3 - 20, 2011

Exhibition: January 29 – April 24, 2011

Reception: March 31, 2011

Conference: March 30 – April 2, 2011

Work returned: April 29 – May 9, 2011

Damage claims before: June 1, 2011

Shipping reimbursement request by: June 1, 2011

Please double check your entry information, no changes can be made after your entry is accepted.

www. NCECA.net
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2011 Saul Bell Design Award Competition

Now entering its second decade, the Saul Bell Design Award Competition invites you to seize the challenge, to push your most daring design ideas to the center of the spotlight.

Participants
We invite members of the jewelry or hollowware community and students of a jewelry or hollowware training program to embrace the challenge—take part in the eleventh annual Saul Bell Design Award Competition. Employees of Rio Grande or of any affiliate or participating company (and their immediate family members) may not participate.
Judging Criteria
Pieces are judged on the following criteria:
• The innovation and uniqueness of the design.
• The successful incorporation of media into the design.
• The quality of workmanship (for final judging).
The Saul Bell Design Award competition has both inspired and challenged jewelry designers around the globe for the past decade, and now in its tenth year, it continues to recognize artists whose work challenges traditional perceptions of jewelry design. Named for the founder of Rio Grande, the competition celebrates Saul's spirit and legacy by inviting artists and students to enter their most innovative creations in any of six categories: Gold/Platinum, Silver/Argentium® Silver, Beads, Metal Clay, Hollowware or Enamel.

Visit http://www.saulbellaward.com/ to view the details and apply.


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2011 NICHE Awards

Two Deadlines: (RECEIVE)
Professional Division: August 31, 2010
Student Entries: September 30, 2010

2011 NICHE Awards
NICHE Magazine
Baltimore, MD
Febuary 18-21, 2011

NICHE magazine will be accepting applications for the 2011 NICHE Awards competition starting May 15, 2010. Applications can be filed online at www.nicheawards.com.

The contest will include new categories this year: basketry, outdoor art, wedding jewelry, paper and religious/inspirational art. Finalists are invited to display their work in the NICHE Awards exhibit at the Winter Buyers Market of American Craft in Philadelphia, Feb. 18-21, 2011. Winners will be announced at a special ceremony during the Buyers Market and featured in the Spring 2011 issue of NICHE.

The entry deadline for the professional division is Aug. 31, 2010. The deadline for student entries is Sept.30, 2010.

The NICHE Awards annually celebrate excellence and innovation in American and Canadian craft. Categories include Clocks, Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Metal, Wood, Jewelry and more.

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)

About NICHE Magazine
NICHE magazine, a quarterly trade publication for American and Canadian fine craft retailers, is published by The Rosen Group, a Baltimore-based arts marketing, publishing and advocacy firm. In addition to NICHE, The Rosen Group publishes AmericanStyle magazine, a quarterly consumer arts and lifestyle magazine for collectors of American art and fine craft, and produces the Buyers Market of American Craft, the nation's largest wholesale craft tradeshow.

Application information now available at www.nicheawards.com

CONTACT: Erin Hartz
410.889.2933 ext. 206
ErinH@rosengrp.com
www.americancraft.com

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Due Date: September 1, 2010
Fee: $30 (two entry maximum)
Website: http://potterynorthwest.org/unwedged.htm#prospectus

UN-WEDGED seeks contemporary ceramic work, both functional and sculptural, that is exceptional in concept and execution. The use of other media is acceptable as long as ceramics is the principle vehicle of expression. The show is open to all artists living in the United States, Canada and Mexico. All work submitted must have been completed within the last two years.

juror :Andy Nasisse, 2011 Jean Griffith Fellowship recipient, will be jurying the first annual UN-WEDGED ceramic competition and art show.

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Textile Society of America Symposium Vendor Opportunity

Two Deadlines: (RECEIVE)
April 1, 2010 [Early Registration]
September 6, 2010 [Final Deadline]

Vendor Opportunity
Textiles and Settlement: From Plains Space to Cyber Space2010 Textile Society of America Symposium
Cornhusker Marriott Hotel
Lincoln, Nebraska
October 7 – 9, 2010


The 2010 Textile Society of America Symposium, “Textiles and Settlement: From Plains Space to Cyber Space,” will be held in Lincoln, Nebraska (Home of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Textiles, Clothing & Design, the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery, and the International Quilt Study Center & Museum) October 6 – 9, 2010.

"Textiles and Settlement: From Plains Space to Cyber Space”, is the biennial symposium of the Textile Society of America. This symposium provides an opportunity for members to present their research, exhibit artistic work, disseminate information and network. To find out more about the symposium, please check out our website at http://www.textilesociety.org.

For every symposium, we invite vendors to set up shop at the convention center. This year, we have reserved the recently remodeled Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in downtown Lincoln for the vendor marketplace and the symposium activities. Symposium participants enjoy shopping for wearable art, ethnic textiles, yarn, fabric and many other types of textile items. The marketplace will also be promoted and open to the public, who may want to stop in and do some early holiday shopping.

The vendor hall will be divided into 10' x 10' spaces. You may reserve adjoining spaces, or you may share one space with another vendor. Each space is provided with one 3x8 table and one chair. Vendors may register separately for participation in conference events, know however, that some lectures and demonstrations will be held during the scheduled marketplace hours and you will need to arrange for someone to watch your table.

Spaces are assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Call for Vendors

Vendor Application/Registration Form: /TSA 2010 Sym Marketplace Reg Vendor App [pdf]

Should you have any questions or special needs, feel free to email me at tinakoeppe@gmail.com.


Tina Koeppe
Marketplace Coordinator
Textile Society of America, Inc.
(302) 378-9636 (Office)
(302) 378-9637 (Fax)
tsa@textilesociety.org
http://www.textilesociety.org/
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Altered Couture

Multiple Deadlines: (RECEIVE)

December 15, 2009, March 15, 2010
June 15, 2010 & September 15, 2010

Altered Couture
Special Publication: Quarterly
Stampington and Company
Laguna Hills, CA
Publishing Opportunity

Altered Couture
A hand-me-down sweater … a raggedy old skirt from the thrift store … a plain T-shirt … Using just a few tools coupled with your creativity, all of these items can be transformed into fantastic works of wearable art! The publisher of Belle Armoire and Somerset Studio invites you to submit your own altered and embellished clothing and accessories to be considered for this exciting publication. Chapters will include Skirts & Dresses, Pants &Tops, Jackets & Vests, Children’s Wear, Shoes, and Accessories. Please submit a “before” photo along with your altered creation to be considered for publication.

Deadline for artwork to be received: Quarterly every September 15th, December 15th, March 15th, and June 15th.

GENERAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (truncated)
All artwork must arrive at our offices on or before the published deadlines. We prefer submissions of original art. If original art is not available, our next preference is hi-res digital images (300 dpi at 8½" x 10"). If hi-res digital images are not available, we will very rarely consider professional-quality transparencies or color slides. Color-copy submissions
are not accepted.

Depending on the publication, concise yet thorough instructions must accompany each art sample. Attach individual sample instructions to each piece of artwork and include credits for art stamp images used, as well as any other products of note. If you are able, please keep an electronic version of your instructions, as you may be requested to send those in if your work is selected for publication.

Visit website for complete entry details: stampington.com/wanna_get_published
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CRAFTFORMS

September 16 Digital Entry Deadline

JUROR - Jane C. Milosch, Senior Program Officer for Arts, Smithsonian Institution, and former Curator of the Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

In April 2008, Jane Milosch, curator at the Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, was appointed to the acting position of Senior Program Officer for the Arts, in the Office of the Under Secretary for History, Art and Culture (OUSHAC), Smithsonian Institution, Washington D. C., to work with Under Secretary Richard Kurin on pan-Institutional art programs and initiatives. Before joining the Renwick Gallery, Milosch was curator of collections and exhibitions of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art in Iowa, the Davenport Museum of Art in Iowa and the Detroit Institute of the Arts. She was a Fulbright Scholar in Munich, Germany, where she has also worked as a managing editor for Prestel art books. Her research interests include American Craft, decorative arts and contemporary art.

OBJECTIVE
An international juried exhibition dedicated to enhancing the publicÕs awareness of contemporary American craft while providing a venue for established and emerging artists alike to share their functional and sculptural creative endeavors.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to all professional artists working in clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood and/or mixed media crafts. All artwork must be original and completed within the last two years.

AWARDS
$4000+ in prizes to be awarded.
Group and/or solo exhibition opportunities.

ABBREVIATED CATALOGUE
All work accepted into Craft forms 2010 will be illustrated in a full-color abbreviated catalogue, listing artist, resident state, title, and
specific mediums. Catalogues will be available for all Craft forms 2010 accepted artists.

ENTRIES
Each artist may submit two entries. Each 3D work may be represented by up to three separate images: two full views and one detail.

All works will be juried digitally on-line. All submissions will be received by www.juriedartservices.com. Wayne Art Center will no longer receive mail-in entries at our facilities. Please visit our website at www.craftforms.com and www.juriedartservices.comfor full user friendly application process and communication.

www.craftforms.com

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SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW

Application Dates: May 1 - Sep 22, 2010 Application Fee: $50.00
Late App. Dates: n/a Late App. Fee: n/a
Notification Date:

APPLICATION INFORMATION

SHOW:

The annual Smithsonian Craft Show is a juried exhibition and sale of contemporary American crafts. Three jurors who are experts in the field and newly selected each year choose 120 artists from a large pool of applicants. Previous exhibitors must re-apply each year. No one is grandfathered into the show or given preference. Craft artists are selected on the basis of the originality, artistic conception, and quality of their work.
The show is produced by the Smithsonian Women's Committee to benefit the Smithsonian Institution's education, outreach, and research programs.
The Show does not charge sales commissions.

APPLICATION DEADLINES AND FEES:

Electronic applications: By September 22, 2010.

DATES OF SHOW:

April 14-17, 2011
Preview Night Benefit: April 13, 2011

LOCATION:

National Building Museum, 401 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Judiciary Square Metro Station (Red Line)

ELIGIBILITY:

All work submitted to the Smithsonian Craft Show must be created and made in the United States.
The Smithsonian Craft Show encourages artists to continue to grow and stretch the limits of their media and is committed to presenting the most thoughtful, original, and skilled American craft objects. Throughout the history of craft, exploration of new technology has frequently been a part of craft practice. We recognize that new technologies such as computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) are increasingly prevalent in the designing and/or making of contemporary studio crafts. And, while the Smithsonian Craft Show is primarily looking for one-of-a-kind objects and limited production work that has been conceived and perfected by the artist's own hands and created in the artist’s studio, we accept the use of CAD/CAM and other industrial techniques and subcontracting in conjunction with hand processes. The committee and jury rely on the honor of the applicantsto submit work in which these processes are simply tools, and have not become the driving force in the creative process.
Only U.S. residents who make their work in the U.S. are eligible to compete.
Acceptable media categories: basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood.
Unacceptable media categories: Paintings, prints, graphics, photography, mass-produced work, soap, or objects made from commercial kits. In addition, works that incorporate materials and or parts acquired from the killing of endangered species (e.g., feathers, tusks), elephant ivory, dried or silk flower arrangements, bonsai, embellished commercially-made objects (e.g., t-shirts, note cards, etc.) do not qualify.

AWARDS:

In recognition of outstanding work, the Smithsonian Women's Committee presents cash awards for Excellence, Merit, and Honorable Mention, as well as Exhibitors' Choice Awards.

TO ENTER:

Each applicant must submit an application, a non-refundable fee, and five (5) images for consideration by the jury. The images must be fully representative of the work you will sell at the Craft Show. Craft artists who work together may apply as one if they collaborate on every piece of work.

MULTIPLE ENTRIES:

If you enter in more than one medium, you must submit separate applications fees, and slides to each category for which you wish to be considered. If only one application is accepted, you may only exhibit work in that medium. An image of the same piece of work will not be accepted in more than one category.

ACCEPTANCE:

EXHIBITORS' DIRECTORY
The 120 top applicants with the highest scores will be invited to exhibit. You will be notified of your status directly after the jury's decision. If you applied electronically, you may look up the status of your application(s) online by clicking on the Manage Application function of the Juried Art Services web site. If you did not supply an email addressee with your application(s), you will be sent a hard copy notification letter by early December.

The Smithsonian Craft Show website will post a 2011 Exhibitors’ Directory as soon as jurying is complete. We will include the 5 images submitted by each artist, with titles and dimensions. Information and images will be taken directly from the Juried Arts website.
Therefore, please submit the following information accurately:
1. Your name as you wish to be listed;
2. Your preferred address;
3. Your phone numbers, website and email address;
4. Correct identification for your images.

BOOTH FEES:

2010 Craft Show booth fees ranged from $1250 to $1950, depending on size and location. 2011 Craft Show booth fees may be higher.
Craft artists who work together and who applied as one will pay only one booth fee. Otherwise, you must pay the full fee even if you choose to share a booth with another craft artist. Exhibitors must supply their own booth structures. The Smithsonian Craft Show will supply electrical outlets.


INQUIRIES:

Address all correspondence and inquiries to:

Smithsonian Craft Show
PO Box 37012
MRC 037 SI Room 111, Washington, DC 20013-7012

Phone: 202-633-5006 or 888-832-9554
E-mail: austrpr@si.edu

Web site: www.smithsoniancraftshow.org



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CALL TO ARTISTS:
Bi-Annual Furniture and Wood Products Design Competition
CONTACT: Erin Sheridan, 802-747-7900, info@vermontwood.com

The Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association (VWMA) announces the 2010Bi-Annual Furniture and Wood Products Design Competition. The competition is open to anyone who lives and works in Vermont and produces wood products in any of the following categories: Production Furniture, Custom or Studio Furniture, Production Woodenware, Custom Woodenware, and Carvings/Sculptural.

The competition will be held at the Union Arena in Woodstock, VT, in conjunction with the 7th Annual Fine Furniture and Woodworking Festival on September 25-26, 2010. The hands-on nature of the design competition will stay in effect where woodworkers will bring their piece to the competition and the judges will be on-site at the fine furniture and foliage weekend. Each piece entered will be viewed and evaluated based on quality of craftsmanship and integrity of design. Woodworkers who are exhibiting at the Festival may display their entries in their booths. Others will be displayed in a Design Competition booth on the exhibit floor.

Each will receive a custom wooden plaque to be displayed with the piece whenever it is exhibited. The VWMA is also working with our industry suppliers for product contributions (i.e., lumber, tools, equipment, etc.) to be awarded to first place winners in each category. Berkshire Products, Alderfer Lumber, Fine Woodworking Magazine, Vermont Natural Coatings, Super Thin Saws, and Duluth Trading Company are donating gift certificates and
products for the first place winners in each category.

There is also a student category for Vermont students that are either 18 & under enrolled in a public/private school, technical center or home school (those that graduate in June 2010 are still eligible), or a Vermont woodworking student/apprentice that is over 18.

For more information and to download entry forms visit www.vermontwooddesigns.org and submit no later than Tuesday, September 7, 2010. The fee for each on-time entry submitted is $35. The fee for late entry is $45. There is no charge to enter into the student competition.
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Quilt National ’11

Deadline: September 10, 2010 (RECEIVE)

Quilt National ’11
An international juried exhibition of innovative contemporary art
Dairy Barn Arts Center
Athens, OH
May 27 - September 5, 2011


The seventeenth in the series of international juried competitions dedicated to promoting the contemporary quilt by serving as a showcase for NEW work (completed after September 1, 2008) that provides the viewer with an appreciation of the variety of techniques and innovative trends in the medium of layered and stitched fabric. The jurors will select works that represent unique approaches to the medium and demonstrate the breadth and diversity of contemporary expressions. Visitors to Quilt National ’11 will see that the time-honored traditions are thriving and are being expressed in new forms as today’s artists rise to meet the challenges of new techniques and materials.

RULES AND REQUIREMENTS (truncated)

MATERIALS
The work must possess the basic structural characteristics of a quilt. It must be predominately fabric or fabric-like material and MUST be composed of at least two full and distinct layers – a face layer and a backing layer. The face layer may be described by any or a combination of the following terms: pieced, appliquéd, whole cloth, stitched/fused to a foundation. The face and backing layers must be held together by hand- or machine made functional quilting stitches or other elements that pierce all layers and are distributed throughout the surface of the work. At least some of these stitches or elements should be visible on the back of the work. As an alternative, the work may be a modular construction (an assemblage of smaller quilts). Each individual module, however, must meet the above structural criteria.

AUTHORSHIP
Artist must be 18 years or older. All work must be the result of independent effort. Work cannot be created for or the product of an instructional setting in which another artist or teacher has provided guidance and/or suggestions. The work must be an original design, not a copy or a variation on the original design of another artist working in any medium.

DATE & PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF WORK
All entries must be NEW work – completed after September 1, 2008. The recent modification of an older or previously dated work DOES NOT make the work eligible unless the artist can document significant differences between the original and revised versions of the piece.

ENTRY FEE: A non-refundable entry fee of $35.00 (U.S funds) must accompany the entry submission.

JURORS FOR QUILT NATIONAL ’11
Eleanor McCain (FL): Eleanor McCain is a practicing physician in the state of Florida. Although her career has been in science, she has always sought a creative outlet, focusing on the art quilt after 1994. Her works can be seen in numerous public and private collections including the Mint Museum. She lectures frequently on the art quilt. She has served on the board of Florida Craftsmen Inc., and been featured in numerous publications.

Pauline Verbeeck-Cowart (MO): MFA in textile design (University of Kansas) is a studio artist and associate professor at the Kansas City Art Institute. She is the recipient of numerous awards and her work has been exhibited extensively in both national and international venues.

Nelda Warkentin (AK): Nelda Warkentin is an artist who has been creating art quilts since 1997. Her work, which has been in Quilt National numerous times, has received international recognition. She is Treasurer of Studio Art Quilt Associates.

Download: Quilt National '11 Entry Form

Visit website: dairybarn.org/Quilt National

DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO:
Kathleen Dawson
Quilt National Director
Telephone: (740)592-4981
Or email: qn@dairybarn.org

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Recycled and Re-Purposed: Art from a Disposable Society

Deadline: September 29, 2010 5:00pm (RECEIVE) Or (EMAIL)

Recycled and Re-Purposed
Art from a Disposable Society
Ventura County Arts Council
ATRIUM GALLERY
Ventura, California
October 15 – November 30, 2010


Theme - How many of our discards reside in landfills instead of on the walls of an art gallery? This show highlights how creative artists can recycle or re-purpose materials into works of art or craft. The works may be purely works of art; or artful, practical crafts or tools. They may also be homage’s to tragic events such as fires, or celebrations such as weddings and anniversaries. The works can be of virtually any material, but most reflect inventiveness and creativity.

ELIGIBLE WORKS
1. Artwork is consistent with Show Theme.
2. Original work produced in last two years and not previously exhibited in the Atrium Gallery.
3. The artist resides in Ventura, Santa Barbara, or Los Angeles Counties.
4. The work can be exhibited using the available spaces and mounting systems of the gallery, and is “prepared” to the standards listed herein (see “About the Atrium Gallery” below).
5. The work projects not more than 12” from the wall, and is no smaller than 12” x 12” or larger than 72” x 72”; OR be a freestanding work. Discuss exceptions to these standards with the Arts Council staff before submitting work.
6. The content of the work is appropriate for the work place in which the gallery is located.

ARTWORK PREPARATION
All art must be clean and ready for display. It should be framed professionally. Submissions on stretched canvas can be submitted without framing if the edges are clean or painted as a continuation of the front image.

SALES
Sales of work must be coordinated through the VCAC office so pick-up can be arranged and a modest commission collected (15% of from members and 25% from non-members of the Arts Council).

Download: Recycled Prospectus

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Ventura County Arts Council
(805) 658-2213
(805) 658-2281 Fax
info@venturacountyartsCouncil.org
http://www.venturacountyartscouncil.org/

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International Trade Fair for the Skilled Trades Munich
16th – 22nd March 2011

Special show: TALENTE

Closing date for applications: 1st October 2010


Call for applications

The new generation in applied arts and technology will have the opportunity to show their work in the international competition TALENTE 2011 in Munich, Germany in course of the International Trade Fair for the Skilled Trades from 16th – 22nd March 2011.
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In an area of 600 m², the works will be shown to a wide audience, with an international jury selecting the winners of the TALENTE prize. An illustrated catalogue will be published.

The aim of TALENTE is to promote young people with a particular manual talent. On the other hand, the audience will be shown the enormous potential which lies in the new generation in crafts and trades. The works will be the outcome of formal or technical considerations and experiments, showing something new and exceptional.

Participants are chosen from any section of crafts and technology. They will have made the artefact by their own hands. Age limit is set at 33 in the domains of crafts, and at 35 in the domain of technology. Deadline for all applications will be the 1st October 2010.

The competition is publicly funded. This covers the space on the fair itself, the catalogue entry and part of the transport of the objects to and from Munich.

Please apply online at:
http://www.hwk-expo.de


Fur further information please contact:

Dr. Michaela Braesel, Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern, Abteilung Messen und Ausstellungen, Max-Joseph-Straße 4, 80333 München
T +49 89 5119-293, F +49 89 5119-245
michaela.braesel@hwk-muenchen.de


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Schmuck ‘2011

52nd Special Jewellery Show 63rd International Trade Fair Munich
16th until 22nd March 2011

Within this letter we want to invite you for the entry to Schmuck 2011. Please apply online on www.hwk-expo.de until 1st October 2010. If you cannot apply online we accept your submission as follows:

1. Up to 10 quality colour photos 1 photograph of each piece that you have in mind for the exhibi- tion. A sufficient margin should be left between the motif and the edge of the photo. This will enable us to do magnifications. Your application should consist in total of not more than 10 photographs. Pictures ought to be well lit, should have a good depth of focus, and need to have a high resolution. We accept slides, colour prints, digital pictures in .jpg format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi of a normal size photo (width c. 16 cm). At least 1890 x 1890 Pixel.

2. Please enclose print outs and a list of the objects and please make sure that each photograph is labeled with the indication of material, year of creation and measurements in mm (very im- portant!)

3. In addition send us your curriculum vitae with your address and

4. artists statement if necessary The submission should not be older than 2 years and we only exhibit wearable jewellery (no pack-
age, text, photographs or installations). Please send your application to

Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern,
Eva Sarnowski,
Max-Joseph-Str. 4,
80333 Munich
GERMANY

The decision about the entry to Schmuck’2011 will be a personal selection of one known specialist. The information about your participation will be reaching you asap. In the case of selection we will forward at the same time the conditions of participation. Please note that we will not send back any application material.

What you should know by now:
This special exhibition is the eldest exhibition of contemporary jewellery work in the world. It takes place since 1959 every year during the International Trade Fair in March. Except the transport cost until Munich the participation in the special show is free of charge for you. Three contributions of Schmuck 2011 will be awarded with the Herbert Hofmann Prize. The prize commemorates Dr. Her- bert Hofmann, the founder of the special show in 1959. In addition the jury of the Bavarian States Prize will look at the works in the special show. The Bavarian States Prize is awarded to 10 contri- bution of applied art within all contribution of the International Trade Fair. This prize is awarded with 5.000. €

We are looking forward to your submission. If you need further information please contact us Tel.++49 89 5119248 eva.sarnowski@hwk-muenchen.de


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WIN A $500 GIFT CERTIFICATE
To Your Favorite Craft Retailer
Just Tell Us
WHY AMERICAN CRAFT IS IMPORTANT

Contest Rules
Tell us Why American Craft is Important in 500 words or less
Deadline is October 30, 2010
You must include the following:
Your name
Mailing address
Phone number
Email address
Your favorite craft retailer or artist's studio (include city and state)
Either mail your entry to:
American Craft Week
1530 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
Or email it to submissions@AmericanCraftWeek.com
Look for the winning entry at AmericanCraftWeek.com in December
Members of the CRAFT Board and their immediate families are not eligible

http://www.americancraftweek.com/contest.html
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Co:Operation Tableware
Deadline: November 5, 2010 (email or snail mail)

What is this exhibition about ?

An exhibition featuring work by pairs of artists who cooperatively create a set of tableware (functional or nonfunctional.) To be exhibited at Fancy Gallery, Seattle during the SNAG conference 2011.

Why tableware? Eating requires the systematic use of a variety of serving tools- from flatware to dinnerware to serveware. Many functional serving elements combine each time we sit down to enjoy a meal. A cup and a saucer, a knife and a fork, a soup bowl and a spoon, diverse items work hand in hand at the breakfast or dinner table.

Can two artists create cooperatively too? Can two artists who typically work in different media (metal, paper, plastic, Cad Cam, enamel, ceramics, glass, wood, polymers etc.) create a set of objects that when combined allow for a meaningful function at the table?

This exhibition would like to show how two individual makers develop a tableware set together. These objects can work together, respond to one another, converse between each other, or work dependently with one another.

We are looking for work that has been developed by artists from a variety of craft backgrounds. The goal of the exhibition is to show where the influence of each individual artist ends, and FLOWS into the creative sphere of the team, thus picking up on the SNAG conference theme FLUX (Flux as a Process.) The end result will be an exhibition of sets of items on which both artists worked cooperatively, and that complement each other in their function (e.g.: ladle and gravy bowl, fork and knife, pots and pans, cup and saucer, etc.)

Organizers:
Sarah Abramson, Brigitte Martin

Jurors:
Sarah Abramson, Andy Cooperman, Brigitte Martin

The jurying process ensures that the work submitted is of the highest quality, and follows the curatorial mission outlined in the proposal. Factors such as craftsmanship, dedication to the concept of the show, diversity, intrigue, and interpretation of the call will be considered for the exhibition.



ELIGIBILITY - Artists considered for exhibition

This exhibition is an open call to all craft artists regardless of medium. Artists are asked to form partnerships based on interest in each other’s work, and diversity in craft technique/materials displayed. Cross-media and international relationships are strongly encouraged. This is meant to be a FUN project. If you ever wanted to create something with an artist friend of yours: This is your chance !

Only one member of each pairing is required to be a current member of SNAG, the other partner does not have to be a SNAG member.


Facilitation of potential collaborators: We have established a webpage where potential collaborators can connect with potential participants from another medium: In other words, if you are furniture maker, ceramicist etc and wish to collaborate with a SNAG member (and vice versa), we will try to facilitate this collaborative work relationship by having available candidates on two separate lists. Webpage info:

SNAG members looking to collaborate with others

NON-SNAG members looking to collaborate


NOTE: The gallery will insure all artwork at wholesale price while on the gallery premises, all returned artwork will be shipped at gallery’s expense, and insured at full retail !


DEADLINES:

Deadline for entry (both electronic or by mail - no postmark): Nov 5, 2010
Artist Notification: Nov 15, 2010
Delivery to Gallery: On or before April 14, 2011
Exhibition Opening: May 5, 2011
Gallery Walk during SNAG Conference: 5 to 9p.m. Friday, May 27, 2011
Artwork returned from Gallery: Week of May 31, 2010


SUBMISSION FORM CLICK here !


Please do NOT contact the gallery for questions regarding your entry, please direct all questions to Sarah Abramson or Brigitte Martin via:

cooperationtableware[at]yahoo.com

Fancy Gallery
1914 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
www.fancyjewels.com


Online: After the closing of the exhibition, this show will also be featured as an online exhibition on crafthaus in June/July 2011 !

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Crafthaus Conference Scholarship
Juror: Brigitte Martin, Crafthaus Editor

This scholarship is awarded every January to a crafthaus member, and is intended to enable attendance at a professional conference or workshop of the recipient’s choosing during the course of the calendar year. This particular grant is intended to provide young-ish, under 30-year-old emerging artists with funding to assist getting them started on their career paths.

Funding Amount: $ 400 max.

The recipient will also receive prominent blogspace on crafthaus, geared towards the recipient’s field of expertise. The scholarship is open to all crafthaus members 30 years and younger, regardless of location or craft field.


Judging Criteria:
a) Uniqueness of creative expression
b) Excellence in craftsmanship
c) Financial need
d) Proposed blog topic: Must offer a new topic on crafthaus, preferably of interest to the general crafthaus membership


In 2010, this scholarship was awarded to Rickson Salkeld, a Canadian jewelry artist. Rickson subsequently attended the SNAG conference in Houston Texas and has since started a new crafthaus group/blog: “Canada Can Craft “. Please take a look, and follow her exploration of the Canadian craft scene.

Applications for this grant are collected on an ongoing basis via email submission (see details on form).

Application deadline: January 10 annually (email received)

For further details and a submission form clickHERE !

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SNAG /crafthaus Conference Scholarship

This SNAG scholarship is awarded every January to a crafthaus member, and is intended to enable attendance at the annual SNAG conference.
Application for the scholarship is open to all crafthaus members, 30 years old and under, regardless of location or background. The recipient must have finished their education and be in the field of jewelry or metalsmithing.

The recipient will receive:

- SNAG conference fee waiver
- One-year membership to SNAG
- One-year membership to crafthaus
- Prominent blogspace on crafthaus for one year

Total value of scholarship: $ 440

Judging Criteria:
a) Uniqueness of creative expression
b) Excellence in craftsmanship
c) Proposed blog topic: Must offer a new topic on crafthaus that the recipient can talk about with some level of expertise

Juror: Brigitte Martin, Crafthaus Editor

Applications for this grant are collected on an ongoing basis via email submission.

Application deadline: January 10 annually


Click HERE for a submission form !

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Keyholder Residency: Pyramid Atlantic

Multiple Deadlines: (POSTMARK)

Fall 2010 Residency: September 13-November 17
Application deadline: July 2, 2010

Winter 2011 Residency: January 17-March 18
Application deadline: November 19, 2010

Spring 2011 Residency: March 7- May 13
Application deadline: January 7, 2011

Keyholder Residency Pyramid Atlantic
Silver Spring, MD
September 13-November 17, 2010 {Fall}
January 17-March 18, 2011 {Winter}
March 7- May 13, 2011 {Spring}

Keyholder Residency is a program that provides concentrated work time for artists to explore new ideas in one of Pyramid Atlantic's studio disciplines.

Pyramid Atlantic is proud to offer a two month residency opportunity for artists working in the field of printmaking, papermaking, book arts, or digital media. Artists of all career stages are encouraged to apply for this residency. Two artists per session are selected by Pyramid Atlantic’s artistic staff. Resident artists work in a productive community atmosphere alongside other artists, and are expected to be in the studio at least 15-20 hours per week. Technical assistance is not included in the residency, but is available at an additional cost.

Keyholder Resident Artists receive:
•A $200 artist’s stipend
•24-hour studio access
•Storage space
•Inclusion in Pyramid Atlantic’s permanent collection
•Promotion through Pyramid’s e-newsletter, blog and website
Keyholder Resident Artists are expected to:
•Care for equipment and tools
•Provide their own consumable supplies (paper, ink, newsprint, and the like)
•Give one artist’s talk or public demonstration
•Share the studio with other artists; working around workshops and outreach

Application Requirements:
•The application form
•Project Description-A one page letter of intent explaining your project, the studios you would like to work in, and your level of experience
•Resume
•10 images of recent work with a slide script, which should include title, media, dimension, and date.
•$20 Application Fee
•S.A.S.E. for return of materials

Download: Keyholder Application Keyholder Application
Visit website for more information: www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org/

Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
Attention: Keyholder Residency Program
8230 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Retail Gallery The Society of Arts and Crafts

Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified

Retail Gallery
The Society of Arts and Crafts Boston, MA

All work exhibited in the Retail Gallery at The Society of Arts and Crafts has been juried and is on consignment. Jurying takes place every 6 weeks (except in December & February). The Retail Gallery exhibits work in the following media: ceramics, glass, wood, metal, fiber and mixed media.

To apply please submit the following information by mail or email:
• Images of your artwork (CD with jpg images, photographs, email with attached jpgs, or a link to your website.
• Information describing all images including: artist's name, title, dimensions, materials, date of execution, retail price.
• Artist statement and/or bio.
• A list of galleries currently carrying your work.
• If you would like any of your materials returned, include a self addressed stamped envelope.

Artists will be notified within 14 working days of the jury session. If accepted, the Gallery Manager will contact the artist to discuss appropriate pieces for display.

SAC reserves the right of final review upon receipt of the work. Please note that no actual work may be submitted for review unless requested by the Retail Manager. No exceptions please.

Retail applicants should be addressed to:
George Summers Jr.
SAC Retail Manager
The Society of Arts and Crafts
175 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
Or emailed to:
retailgallery@societyofcrafts.org
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The Society for Contemporary Craft

Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified

Various Opportunities
The Society for Contemporary Craft
Pittsburgh, PA
One: Gallery

Exhibitions at SCC are scheduled one to two years in advance and are thematic or media specific. Most are invitational, however there are some juried opportunities available.

Artists who would like to be considered for future exhibitions should send six slides or digital images, an artist statement, resume and support materials to:

Kate Lydon, Director of Exhibitions
Society for Contemporary Craft
2100 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412.261.7003 x 15
exhibitions@contemporarycraft.org


Two: The Store

As The Store’s reputation for featuring unique work by nationally recognized craft artists has grown, we have become increasingly selective about the artists whose work we choose to feature. Artists interested in representation in The Store should submit six slides or digital images, an artist statement, resume, support materials and pricing structure to:

Store Manager
Society for Contemporary Craft
2100 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412.261.7003 x 15
thestore@contemporarycraft.org


Three: The Studio

The Studio offers three semesters annually of day, evening and weekend classes in contemporary and traditional craft media for adults and teens. SCC instructors include university professors, internationally known visiting artists, and production studio craftsmen. The Studio’s primary focus on distinctive offerings developed around four key themes: urban experience, artist and process, art and the environment, and crossing cultural boundaries deepens SCC’s craft niche, and strengthens ties to SCC’s exhibitions of work by national and international artists for a complete educational experience.

Artist instructors interested in sharing their enthusiasm and expertise with students in The Studio are asked to provide a class proposal, samples of your work, and references. Instructors must possess excellent organizational, communication, and teaching skills.

Visit website for complete details: contemporarycraft.org

For more information or to submit materials please contact the Education Department at 412.261.7003 x 25 or email
thestudio@contemporarycraft.org subject=teaching.
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Southwest School of Art & Craft Exhibition & Teaching Proposals

Deadline: Ongoing

Exhibition Proposals &
Teaching Proposals
Southwest School of Art & Craft
San Antonio, Texas

The Southwest School of Art & Craft is a nationally-recognized leader in arts education, offering studio programs for more than 4000 adults, children and teens annually. Classes and workshops are taught by outstanding local, regional and national artists in state-of-the-art facilities; the school offers a certificate program for professional artists and craftspersons.

The school also organizes contemporary art exhibitions, lectures, and concerts, as well as houses a history-based Visitors Center Museum , a Gallery Shop, and a lunch café. During a typical year, more than 225,000 people attend events, view exhibits, take classes or visit historic site.

Located on two adjacent campuses, the school’s Ursuline Campus is the former home of the Ursuline Academy & Convent, originally founded in 1851 as the first school for girls in San Antonio. On this campus are the school’s extensive ceramics and weaving studios, its Young Artist Program area, and the tranquil gardens, arching pecan trees, and historic buildings that make the school San Antonio ’s “downtown oasis.”

The Navarro Campus is the site of the school’s contemporary exhibition galleries and its high-tech classrooms and studios for photography, metals, printmaking, digital imaging, paper and book arts, as well as drawing and painting.



Exhibitions

To make a proposal for exhibitions, please send a cover letter, 10-20 labeled slides, your curriculum vitae, and any supplemental materials to:

Paula Owen, President
Southwest School of Art & Craft
300 Augusta
San Antonio, Texas 78205


Teaching

Artists interested in teaching a class or workshop at the Southwest School of Art & Craft are encouraged to send a proposal and their credentials to our attention. All proposals will be thoughtfully considered and slides will be returned if a self addressed, stamped envelope is provided.

Proposal details and an application: swschool.org/teaching_proposals [pdf]

Visit website for more details: swschool.org/opp_artists
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CURATE THIS! 2010

Deadline: Unspecified (ONLINE) or (RECEIVE)

CURATE THIS! 2010
Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art
New Orleans, LA
July 1 – December 31, 2010


CURATE THIS! 2010
A Global Exhibition of Emerging Contemporary Art + Design…An Experimental, Cross-Pollination of New Ideas for Progress + Possibility

Artists + Designers may register to participate in CURATE THIS! at any time but artist and designer works and information are uploaded to www.CurateThis.org in the order in which COMPLETED submissions are received.

Registered CURATE THIS! 2010 artists + designers who have successfully completed their submissions by June 15, 2010 will be eligible to receive votes leading to the CURATE THIS! Public Vote Award of $2,500.

Submitted works of art + design are not required to conform to any particular theme, medium, style or concept. Concept drawings/descriptions for works not yet created will be accepted.

ELIGIBILITY: This call is open to all artists and designers at least 18 years of age from any country. Accepted works and mediums include but are not limited to: site-specific installations, painting, sculpture, mixed-media, drawing, printmaking, fiber, textiles, illustration, digital art, photography, video/new media, film, performance art, music and sound focused works, 3D animation, graphic design, product design, furniture design, haute couture fashion + accessories, architectural interventions/designs and functional art, etc. In other words, we are open to all creative culminations.

FEES: $40.00

CURATE THIS! 2010 submission guidelines

More information is available at the following sites:

http://www.thebecafoundation.org/
http://www.curatethis.org/

Questions?: Please feel free to email The BECA Foundation at mail@thebecafoundation.org should you have any questions.

Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art
527 St. Joseph Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
mail@thebecafoundation.org
Posted by Fiber Art Calls at 12:46 PM
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