Peters Valley Kiln

Help keep the fire burning in the Noborigama Kiln!  Our Noborigama Kiln has been damaged after the structure that shelters it collapsed due to the weight of this winter's extreme snow. We are in critical need of funds to help rebuild the collapsed structure and repair the kiln damage. CLICK HERE TO DONATE and help us reach our goal of $20,000.   Your donation will go a long way to helping us restore this critical piece of our ceramic studio. With your support, our unique kiln can continue to benefit a diverse and inspired group of people from students, to artist instructors, studio assistants, artist fellows, resident artists, and Peters Valley visitors. "In the few weeks since the collapse of the roof over our two-chamber wood kiln I have received many phone calls and messages of support. Needless to say, I've been struck by the generosity shown toward the School and the Ceramics Department in particular. Please know that we truly appreciate whatever amount you're able to give."  Bruce Dehnert, Ceramic Studio Department Head We are firmly committed to repairing the damage. Any donation of $75 or more will receive a Peters Valley T-shirt as a thank you. With Sincere Gratitude,  Kristin Muller Executive Director

CALL FOR ENTRY!!!!!!!

Call for Entries

A National Juried Figurative Ceramic Sculpture Exhibit

September 27 – October 26, 2014

Juror: Lilly Wei -- art critic, independent curator and contributing editor at ARTnews

While ceramics have been used for both practical and aesthetic reasons for thousands of years, the medium has experienced an amazing renaissance among artists in the past decade. Today ceramics are integrated into contemporary art. Art In Clay II: Figuratively Speaking is about figurative sculpture in clay representing a range of work from representational to abstract, traditional to experimental.

Important Dates:

June 2nd - Early Bird submissions deadline – must be received by midnight June 2nd, 2014

June 16th – On Time submissions deadline – must be received by midnight June 16th, 2014

June 30th – Late submissions deadline – must be received by midnight June 30th, 2013

Submissions are on-line only at: [url to web site submission page HERE].  All images must be in .jpg file format only.

$850 in Cash Awards:

Gold -- $500 cash prize

Silver -- $250 cash prize

Bronze -- $100 cash prize

Five (5) Certificates of Merit

All award selections will be made by the juror. Awards will be presented at the Opening Reception, Saturday, September 20th, 2014

Juror:

Lilly Wei is a New York-based art critic, writer and independent curator whose focus is contemporary art. Wei has an MA in art history from Columbia University, New York.

Wei contributes to many publications in the United States and internationally and has written for Art in America since 1984. She is a contributing editor at ARTnews and a former contributing editor at Art Asia Pacific and frequently reports on international biennials and exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale and Documenta. Wei has written numerous articles, reviews, interviews, essays and monographs on contemporary and modern artists.

She serves on the board of several not-for-profit art organizations, including that of the International Association of Art Critics (USA) and Art Omi and was critic-in-residence at Art Omi in 1997 as well as Bowery Arts & Sciences.

Eligibility:

This is a national juried exhibition for artists 18 years of age or older working in clay. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution. All work must be handcrafted by the artist from raw clay. Acceptable forms include sculpture, wall hangings and installations. The artwork cannot be functional -- production work and commercially manufactured pieces are not acceptable. Mixed media is acceptable as long as clay is the dominant component of the piece (at least 75%).

The size and weight limitations are as follows:

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Wall hangable pieces should not exceed 6 feet in any direction;

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Sculpture should not weigh over 300 pounds;

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Installations should not weigh over 500 pounds.

Only original works may be submitted.

Oversize Work, Assemblages and Installations are welcome at the discretion of BWAC, but must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed and removed by the artist upon arrangement with BWAC staff.

ALL WORK MUST BE FOR SALE.

Fees:

Early bird submissions – June 2nd - $45 for up to five (5) images plus $5 for each additional image.

On Time Submissions between June 3rd and June 16th -- $55 for submission of up to five (5) images,plus $5 for each additional image.

Late Submissions between June 17th and June 30th -- $65 for submission of up to five (5) images, plus$5 for each additional image.

All entry fees are non-refundable.

All selected work must be hand delivered and assembled/installed by the artist. Display possibilities include: pedestals, walls/pedestals, hanging from the ceiling or as installation.

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Judging:

Final judging will be on-site.  Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected.  Decision of the judge is final.

All selected work must be hand delivered, assembled/installed/hung by the artist. Spaces will be assigned.

Acceptance:

Notification of acceptance of work will be made via e-mail by Monday, August 4, 2014.

Delivery of Accepted Work:

Work must be hand delivered to BWAC at 499 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn on Thursday, September 4thfrom 5:00pm to 7:30pm, or Saturday, September 6th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, or Sunday, September 7thfrom 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

Sales and Commissions:

All work must be for sale. BWAC will retain a 25% commission on all exhibition sales. The price represented on the artist entry form will be the sale price. No changes will be allowed. Sold works will remain until the end of the exhibition.

Removal:

Artwork must be removed by the artist or agent on Saturday, November 1st, 12:00pm to 4:00pm or onSunday, November 2nd, 12:00pm to 4:00 pm. Any work not removed during this specified time will be disposed of at BWAC’s discretion.

Liability:

BWAC is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but BWAC assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, needs to provide their own insurance.

Use of Images:

Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.

Contact/Questions:

Please direct all questions to artinclay@bwac.org

Entry Agreement:

With the submission of artwork into the BWAC Art In Clay II: Figuratively Speaking Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.

NEWS

Lynn Goodman, and I (Sabina Magnus) met with Martine Bisagni this afternoon ( Sunday 3/23/14) to see her street level studio and teaching space and to talk about how the Brooklyn Potters could work with the Brooklyn Workshop Gallery to increase relevance to its membership. Many ideas were discussed. Martine is an experienced organizer so we feel grateful for her input and help. As some of you know Martine has offered her lovely space to us for our meetings. She also offered window space in her gallery window for those weekends to members who attend meetings. Martine is also working with Dan Marino to generate more interest in handmade. Dan has been organizing artist studio tours in Brooklyn for the past few years. This year the tour will take place during the weekend of May 31st. Martine offered her gallery space which is located in the Gowanis neighborhood to Brooklyn Potters for that weekend. She is also talking about connecting with other local businesses to generate awareness and direct connections with the public. All these ideas sound very promising and will need interested parties from the Brooklyn Potters membership. Please post comments to this or email me to let us know your thoughts

Sabina

Dear Brooklyn Potters, Plan a special time in the country with these workshops at Ruth and Archie’s! Pass along this information to your pottery networks.

Ancient Japanese "Tupperware"

I found the following story on the NPR website


Japanese Tea Ritual Turned 15th Century 'Tupperware' Into Art
by Susan Stamberg
NPR - March 18, 2014
Eight hundred years ago, tea traveled to Japan from China in simple, ceramic storage jars. These ancient jugs, now on display in Washington, D.C., helped launch Japan's tea culture.

Go to link:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/03/18/290857751/japanese-tea-ritual-turned-15th-century-tupperware-into-art?sc=ipad&f=1008

Sabina

Show info Sent from Ed

Jewels for Homes Opening Reception Friday March 14, 5:30-8PM Hollis Taggart Galleries 958 Madison Avenue between 75 & 76 Streets New York City Exhibition Dates: March 14 - 22, 2014   Please call us at  917 435 9473  during the Asia Week.

Dues and donation to the Park Slope Y

Hi all.

It was decided at this last meeting to give a gift of $200.00 to the Y as a thank you for allowing us to hold meetings in their space for the past years. We gave what we could considering our current budget which brings me to the next topic. Dues are due!  $25.00 for the year. This money is used for paying program presenters such as the upcoming Ikabana workshop on May 4th.

Please send your dues to Ragnar. If you don't know the address please email me an I will give it to you. You all should have my email address if you have been receiving BPG emails from me.

Sabina

Next Meeting This Sunday!!!

Doug Brooks will be doing presentation about photographing art work.

March 9th - 6:30 potluck, 7:00 meeting

This will be the last meeting at the Y.

Share your ideas about how the group shall meet hence forth.

See ya,

sabina