Linda Lopez @ Kentucky School of Art Gallery

Armatures of Audubon: Contemporary Constructions and Ecologies

Kentucky School of Art Gallery, Louisville, KY

September 4 - November 3, 2014

When John James Audubon sought to create a comprehensive document of all birds in North America, he generated life-size interpretations of species to sell to subscribers. A self-taught natural historian, musician, outdoorsman, and the first person to band birds, Audubon’s identity was split between that of a showman and scientist, and he manipulated and posed his avian subjects to captivate an audience.

The desire to depict “true” nature is complex, and related efforts and failures have become rich material for contemporary artists as they construct their own worlds. In Armatures of Audubon: Contemporary Constructions and Ecologies, artists appropriate visual languages associated with 19th century natural history, botanical illustrations, and landscape paintings, propose alternate relationships between objects from daily life and observation, and translate complex histories through a personal lens.

2015 National Student Juried Exhibition | NCECA

Deadline is just around the corner...

Visiting Artist Lecture: Lauren Gallaspy

September 12, 2014 @ NOON

Ceramics, 326 Eastern Ave, Fayetteville, AR

Free and open to the public!

Lauren Gallaspy received her BFA in ceramics at the University of Georgia and her MFA from Alfred University in Alfred, New York.  As an active artist with a rigorous studio practice in both sculptural and functional ceramics as well as painting and drawing, she has exhibited widely in galleries, museums, and at conferences nationally and internationally since 2004.  From 2009 to 2012, Lauren served as co-director and owner of Trace Gallery in Athens, Georgia with her husband, artist Andy Nasisse.  She is currently an Assistant Professor of Art in Ceramics at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City.  In 2013, she was recognized by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts as an Emerging Artist in her field, and is one of 25 recipients of the 2012 Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant.  

Gallaspy has been selected to be apart of the State of the Art exhibition at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The exhibition runs September 13, 2014 - January 19, 2015.

ANNABETH ROSEN

GREAT SHORT  INTERVIEW OF ANNABETH ROSEN 

Artist in Residence Opportunity at Harvard

June 23rd deadline. Follow the link!

Summer Resident Artist Akiko Jackson

We are thrilled to have Akiko Jackson join the ceramic studio this summer. She will be settling in soon, so stop by and see what she is up to! 

Akiko is from Kahuku, a rural North Shore community on the island of O'ahu, Hawai'i. Akiko earned her MA from California State University, Northridge and an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts. Akiko currently lives in Provincetown, MA as a Visual Arts Fellow at the Fine Arts Work Center.

http://www.akikojackson.com

Jeff Campana—Self-Leveling Kiln Wash

So, perhaps a bit geeky here, but one of things that drives me absolutely crazy in a group studio is the constant mess that is kiln wash. We've tried a number of different formulations in the past couple of years, and have consistently found nothing that behaves the way I believe a kiln wash should. That is, a kiln wash should last many firings, staying in place, and providing a decent barrier for glaze runs. 

I recently found this recipe from Jeff Campana, and am anxious to try it in our studio. I thought it was worth the share...

Visiting Artist, Julia Haft Candell

Next week, the tremendous Julia Haft Candell will be in town with us for two days—she's going to demo and give a lecture on Thursday, and spend some time critiquing on Friday. If you're in the area, come on by and join us! Julia will start her demo at 9AM, Thursday, April 24th. She'll present a lecture at 5:30.

Little Rock, Arkansas Resident Artist - Ceramics Job at Arkansas Arts Center

Arkansas resident artist opportunity! Follow the link.

Copenhagen Ceramics... Yes, Please.

I recently discovered this gem of a ceramics gallery online. Fantastic work. Fantastic space. 

Currently, they have an exhibition up of Bente Sjkottgaard's work. 

Ceramics Resident Artist | Tyler School of Art

Tyler School of Art, Temple University has announced an open call for a Resident Artist for the 2014-2015 academic year. Since moving into new facilities in 2009, the Ceramics Program has been conducting a resident artist program, which has included:

• MICHAEL ASHLEY

• DAVID EAST

• ANDREA MARQUIS

• ROBERTA MASSUCH

• ADAM SHIVERDECKER

• KENSUKE YAMADA

• MALLORY WETHERELL

CONVERGENCE by Colby Parsons | Living Arts

Friday night... Tulsa?

Andrea Keys Connell Lecture: UALR, April 3rd at 6PM

It's a bit of a hike to Little Rock, but this Thursday, Andrea Keys Connell will be demonstrating her construction techniques and will be giving a free public lecture. I know Andrea personally, and she is fantastic! I'll be there, and you should be too!

Alfred University : Summer Workshops and Short Courses

Here's another summer opportunity. As an undergrad, I attended an Alfred summer session, and it was hugely beneficial. The structure seems to have changed a bit, but I'm certain it would be a great experience for any of you looking to broaden your horizons a bit!

Sessions are available with Wayne Higby, Walter McConnell, John Gill, and Andrea Gill.

Summer Ceramics Intensive | Tyler School of Art

Looking for a good summer ceramics opportunity? Here's one to take a look at.

Want to see the Folk Art Museum as it was designed in 2001? Get there before April of this year before they demolish it to build a more user friendly version.

Are they better off conserving the structure and facade for the sake of enjoying the "art of the building", or by changing the exterior and the flow of the floor plans, will they improve how art can be viewed inside? 

Theaster Gates - The Colbert Report | Comedy Central

Potter, artist, activist; Theaster Gates on The Colbert Report

Follow the link below for the video.

A fine-arts degree may be a better choice than you think - WSJ.com

Yep. We're a pretty happy lot around here.

Jerry Saltz on the Whitney Biennial -- Vulture

Jerry has some strong opinions on this year's Whitney Biennial. The ceramic work, however, fares quite well. I'm very excited to be taking a group of students in May to check it out for ourselves!