What's New? Jan 19 Newsletter

Introducing Michelle Urbanek

By Leisa Rich for her crafthaus blog series Invisible:VisAble:

"The creative process for making pieces for Invisible:VisAble was a slow start at first, because I wasn’t sure how I was “disabled” by my disordered eating. Yet, as I continued to sketch in my visual journal, it became clear that there was anger. Anger at being frustrated. Frustrated by making mistakes. Mistakenly judging that as unworthiness. I was writing (or drawing) myself off as being damaged. And that had me angry again, so the cycle continued. Being unbalanced does not equate damage. It means that I have to be more mindful than I normally allow myself. And when I don’t remember to allow myself, I fall off kilter easily."

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New Platform Opens Up for Young Writers

On February 1st, 2015, jewelryunder30.com, an online platform to encourage young makers to write and hone their unique voice, is going live.

This site was conceptualized at the 2014 SNAG conference in Minneapolis, where Bruce Metcalf, was taken aback by the number of younger individuals that were engaged critically, but lacked a place to express the thoughts and opinions of the up­ and coming generation regarding contemporary jewelry. From heated panel discussions, to individual conversations about the deficit of writing in our field from the younger, emerging artists ­ it was clear a platform had to be implemented for these conversations to flourish, and thus this forum is our answer.

Tales From the Tool Box

This crafthaus online exhibition is a showcase for narrative work. With over 234 images it was decided that the exhibition would be shown in two parts:

Part 1

Part 2

I would like to personally thank all the makers who took the time to submit work for this on-line exhibition.    

-Mark Fenn, Curator

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION AND RECRUITMENT


The Southwest School of Art seeks a Director of Admission and Recruitment (DAR) for its college BFA program.  Long known for its stellar community art programming, SSA launched a BFA program in fall of 2014, and seeks a highly professional DAR to head its recruitment and admission processes. The full job description can be found here.

Ruudt Peters - GROUND NOW workshop

We walk through the world with our feet, but we are not aware that our feet do more than merely transport us. Our feet are necessary tools, but also root us to the ground. In GROUND NOW we emphasize awareness of your place as jewelry maker in the world.

APPLICATION:
Dates: 3 till 9 August, 2015. 8.00-20.00 hrs total  ± 70 hrs teaching
Arrival: Monday, 3rd August 2015, 9.00 - 10.00 hrs
The course starts: Monday, 3rd August 2015, 10.00 hrs.
The course ends: Sunday, 9th August 2015, after breakfast.
Departure: Sunday, 9th August 2015, 11.00 hrs.
Place: Summer studio, Ravenstein. the Netherlands
Accommodations: 2 / 4 person rooms, St. Laurenshoeve, Ravenstein.
Price: Including accommodation, food, drinks, wine, and insurance.
€ 1650,-- euro

More info.

Project Update: 

The first few entries have started to come in, Rachel and I are very excited! The other great news is that our project has definitely spread well beyond US/Canada participation. We received info and inquiries from Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, UK, Germany, Holland, Argentina and just this morning: India! Seems like makers are truly eager to work together and overcome their differences. We couldn't be happier and prouder. Carry on!!

Here's Tae Us, And Wha's Like Us? A Perverse Post For Burns' Night!

By The Justified Sinner

So I am not going to write about Robert Burns at all. I don't mind Robert Burns, but rather like too many things we were given in school, I have a limited tolerance for him and, as with Shakespeare, I regret the uncritical lionisation which seems to accompany them.

Instead, I am going to uncritically lionise one of my own favourite artists, Alasdair Gray, whom, I am delighted to say, is celebrating his 80th phenomenally creative year in literature, art and politics.

Unconventional Clay: Engaged in Change (NCECA Invitational)

DEADLINE: APRIL 16, 2015

Location:
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri
February 12 – May 8, 2016

Unconventional Clay: Engaged in Change, the 2016 NCECA Invitational will be on exhibition at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art from February 12– May 8, 2016. The exhibition will take place in conjunction with Makers, Mentors and Milestones, the 50th Annual NCECA Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, March 16 – March 19, 2016.

The NCECA Invitational is a themed, curated exhibition that features leading edge, large-scale and often challenging art incorporating clay as its primary material.

Artist Fellow & Studio Assistant Opportunities Summer 2015

Peters Valley School of Craft in Layton, NJ is seeking Artist Fellows and Studio Assistants for the summer 2015 season. Come be a part of one of the country's leading craft schools.

Call: Behold: Modern Metal Vessels

Behold: Modern Metal Vessels
Juried by Yann Woolley
April 24 - May 31, 2015
Entry Deadline: Friday, March 6
Prizes: 1st place ($500); Runner-up ($250)
Entry Fee: $35 (nonrefundable)

Apply now at lillstreet.slideroom.com

emiko oye Commissioned for Art Jewelry Forum Limited Edition Pin 2015

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