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ceramics usa 1998 propsectus - email version

updated fri 9 jan 98

 

douglas gray on tue 28 oct 97

Several people on clayart have requested information about the CERAMICS USA
exhibit. I will post this information to the list once, but so as not to glog
the list with replies, please send any other requests for information dirrectly
to myself. My email address is at the end of this post. I can email a copy of
the prospectus to you at any time. Thank you for your interest and
participation in the exhibition.

doug


CERAMICS USA 1998

March 9 - April 3, 1998
University of North Texas, School of Visual Arts, Denton, TX
The exhibition will run concurrent with NCECA in Fort Worth

>>>>>CALENDAR

entries due..............January 20, 1998
notification begins......February 2
works received by........February 28
exhibition opens.........March 9
juror's reception........March 24
exhibition closes........April 3
return shipment of work..April 6


>>>>>JUROR

The juror for the exhibition this year is Mr. David Shaner of Bigfork, Montana.
Mr Shaner is a graduate of Alfred University, a guiding force for the Archie
Bray Foundation, and a NEA grant recipient. He has been a professional
ceramicist for over thirty-five years and is widely recognized for his pottery
and glazes. His work includes both thrown and handbuilt forms. For examples of
his work see the April 1990 edition of Ceramics Monthly


>>>>>ELIGIBILITY

Ceramics USA 1998 seeks a comprehensive overview of contemporary clay work in
the United States. Examples of functional ceramics, vessels, and ceramic
sculpture will be included in the exhibition to illustrate the broad range of
possibilities within this medium. Ceramcis USA is open to ceramics artists
currently residing in the United States. All work sudmitted must be original,
must use clay as the primary material and must be completed within the last two
years. Works that have been exhibited previously through this exhibition will
not be considered.


>>>>>SIZE LIMITATIONS

To comply with established shipping restrictions, pedestal or free standing work
may be no greater than 130 inches, combined height and girth. Wall pieces may
be up to 1500 square inches in any configuration. Weight for any piece must not
exceed 75 pounds. Ceramcis USA reserves the right to exclude work that presents
complex exhibition or assembly problems.


>>>>>DELIVERY AND LIABIITY

Detailed shipping instructions for those pieces selected will be included with
the letter of acceptance. Shipment of accepted works will be accepted through
UPS and US POST only. Works must be shipped with a check for return shipping in
order to appear in the exhibition.

All works must have a declared insurance value which must not exceed the selling
price, if the work is for sale. Insurance during shipment to and from the
gallery is the responsibility of the artist. Works will be insured by the
University of North Texas while in its possession.

Art work may be photographically reproduced for publicity purposes. Submitting
an entry constitutes an agreement on the part of the entrant to the conditions
stated in this prospectus.


>>>>>FORM OF ENTRY

Work will be juried from slides, plastic or cardboard mounts only. Each artist
may submit slides of up to three (3) pieces, with no more than one (1) slide
per piece, for a maximum of three (3) slides. Accepted works will be reviewed
upon delivery. Only those pieces accurately depicted in the slides will be
included in the exhibition and eligible for awards.

>>>>>SLIDE LABELING

Entrants may submit one slide per entry, a maximum of three entries. Indicate
the following information on the slide:

Artist's Name
Entry # (to correspond with entry form)
Title
Technique
Dimensions (H x W x D in inches)
A DOT in the lower left corner to indicate viewing orientation


>>>>>ENTRY FEE

A nonrefundable entry fee of $20.00 must accompany the slides and the entry form
below. Make checks or money orders payable to CERAMICS USA


>>>>>ENTRY FORM>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Complete this form. PLease type of print. Mail it with slides, entry fee of
$20.00, and a self addressed stamped envelope to: CERAMICS USA1998, University
of North Texas, SOVA Gallery, P.O. Box 5098, Denton, TX 76203-0098


Name
Adress
City
State
ZIP
daytime phone number

Total Number of Slides Submitted

>>>>>Entry 1.

Title
Technique
Dimensions
Value

Accepted Not Accepted

>>>>>Entry 2.

Title
Technique
Dimensions
Value

Accepted Not Accepted

>>>>>Entry 3.

Title
Technique
Dimensions
Value

Accepted Not Accepted


Questions regarding the exhibition may be directed to the exhibition
coordinators:

Dannon Rhudy
903-784-2354
potter@koyote.com

Douglas Gray
803-661-1535
dgray@fmarion.edu

============================================================================ =)
Douglas E. Gray
Assistant Professor of Art, Ceramics
Francis Marion Univeristy
Florence, South Carolina 29501

dgray@fmarion.edu

douglas gray on thu 8 jan 98

One last time...

The deadline for entry is fast approaching and I have been getting an increasing
number of requests for the 1998 Ceramics USA exhibit which will run concurrent
with NCECA this year. Just to save time I am posting it to the list one last
time. If your interested in entering just print out this post. Fill out the
bottom portion marked ENTRY FORM and return it with you slides and entry fee to
the address on the form. Share the post. Spread the word. Judging from the
entries we received thus far, this years exhibition looks like it is going to be
a great show. Thanks again for your interest in our exhibition.

If I can be on any further service please contact me. Thanks,

Doug


> CERAMICS USA 1998
>
> March 9 - April 3, 1998
> University of North Texas, School of Visual Arts, Denton, TX
> The exhibition will run concurrent with NCECA in Fort Worth
>
> >>>>>CALENDAR
>
> entries due..............January 20, 1998
> notification begins......February 2
> works received by........February 28
> exhibition opens.........March 9
> juror's reception........March 24
> exhibition closes........April 3
> return shipment of work..April 6
>
>
> >>>>>JUROR
>
> The juror for the exhibition this year is Mr. David Shaner of Bigfork,
> Montana. Mr Shaner is a graduate of Alfred University, a guiding force for
> the Archie Bray Foundation, and a NEA grant recipient. He has been a
> professional ceramicist for over thirty-five years and is widely recognized
> for his pottery and glazes. His work includes both thrown and handbuilt
> forms. For examples of his work see the April 1990 edition of Ceramics
> Monthly
>
>
> >>>>>ELIGIBILITY
>
> Ceramics USA 1998 seeks a comprehensive overview of contemporary clay work in
> the United States. Examples of functional ceramics, vessels, and ceramic
> sculpture will be included in the exhibition to illustrate the broad range of
> possibilities within this medium. Ceramcis USA is open to ceramics artists
> currently residing in the United States. All work sudmitted must be
> original, must use clay as the primary material and must be completed within
> the last two years. Works that have been exhibited previously through this
> exhibition will not be considered.
>
>
> >>>>>SIZE LIMITATIONS
>
> To comply with established shipping restrictions, pedestal or free standing
> work may be no greater than 130 inches, combined height and girth. Wall
> pieces may be up to 1500 square inches in any configuration. Weight for any
> piece must not exceed 75 pounds. Ceramcis USA reserves the right to exclude
> work that presents complex exhibition or assembly problems.
>
>
> >>>>>DELIVERY AND LIABIITY
>
> Detailed shipping instructions for those pieces selected will be included
> with the letter of acceptance. Shipment of accepted works will be accepted
> through UPS and US POST only. Works must be shipped with a check for return
> shipping in order to appear in the exhibition.
>
> All works must have a declared insurance value which must not exceed the
> selling price, if the work is for sale. Insurance during shipment to and
> from the gallery is the responsibility of the artist. Works will be insured
> by the University of North Texas while in its possession.
>
> Art work may be photographically reproduced for publicity purposes.
> Submitting an entry constitutes an agreement on the part of the entrant to
> the conditions stated in this prospectus.
>
>
> >>>>>FORM OF ENTRY
>
> Work will be juried from slides, plastic or cardboard mounts only. Each
> artist may submit slides of up to three (3) pieces, with no more than one
> (1) slide per piece, for a maximum of three (3) slides. Accepted works will
> be reviewed upon delivery. Only those pieces accurately depicted in the
> slides will be included in the exhibition and eligible for awards.
>
> >>>>>SLIDE LABELING
>
> Entrants may submit one slide per entry, a maximum of three entries.
> Indicate the following information on the slide:
>
> Artist's Name
> Entry # (to correspond with entry form)
> Title
> Technique
> Dimensions (H x W x D in inches)
> A DOT in the lower left corner to indicate viewing orientation
>
>
> >>>>>ENTRY FEE
>
> A nonrefundable entry fee of $20.00 must accompany the slides and the entry
> form below. Make checks or money orders payable to CERAMICS USA
>
>
> >>>>>ENTRY FORM>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
> Complete this form. PLease type of print. Mail it with slides, entry fee of
> $20.00, and a self addressed stamped envelope to: CERAMICS USA1998,
> University of North Texas, SOVA Gallery, P.O. Box 5098, Denton, TX 76203-0098
>
>
> Name
> Adress
> City
> State
> ZIP
> daytime phone number
>
> Total Number of Slides Submitted
>
> >>>>>Entry 1.
>
> Title
> Technique
> Dimensions
> Value
>
> Accepted Not Accepted
>
> >>>>>Entry 2.
>
> Title
> Technique
> Dimensions
> Value
>
> Accepted Not Accepted
>
> >>>>>Entry 3.
>
> Title
> Technique
> Dimensions
> Value
>
> Accepted Not Accepted
>
>
> Questions regarding the exhibition may be directed to the exhibition
> coordinators:
>
> Dannon Rhudy
> 903-784-2354
> potter@koyote.com
>
> Douglas Gray
> 803-661-1535
> dgray@fmarion.edu


============================================================================ =)
Douglas E. Gray, Assistant Professor of Art
P.O. Box 100547
Department of Fine Arts and Mass Communication
Francis Marion Univeristy
Florence, South Carolina 29501-0547

dgray@fmarion.edu
803/661-1535