Baltimore Clayworks on wed 12 may 99
BALTIMORE CLAYWORKS FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
DEADLINE JUNE 15, 1999
GENERAL INFORMATION
Baltimore Clayworks was founded in 1978 by nine potters and sculptors to =
provide
both facilities and a stimulating environment for ceramic artists. Today it
operates as a thriving ceramic art center housed in a renovated library,
offering studio and exhibition spaces, classes and workshops, and ceramic
supplies. It is located in the northwest corner of Baltimore City, in the
historic Mt. Washington neighborhood.
ABOUT THE RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIP
Realizing the need to enrich the existing collective studio with creative,
energetic and artistically diverse ceramists, Baltimore Clayworks is =
offering a
one-year residency fellowship as a memorial to one of our founders, Lormina
Salter. =22Nina,=22 as she was fondly known to us, was a gifted teacher and
respected artist who handbuilt large stoneware vessels and sculpture. Her
initiative, energy and insistence on artistic excellence were instrumental =
in
setting direction for Clayworks in its critical early years.
The residency fellowship runs from September 1 to August 30 of the following
year. Applications will be judged by a three member jury including a =
resident
studio artist of Baltimore Clayworks, the executive director, and an outside
curator or artist. An in-person interview will be required of finalists =
selected
by the jury. You will receive notification by July 15, 1999. Former and =
current
affiliates of Baltimore Clayworks are not eligible.
THE RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIP INCLUDES
=95 A Solo Exhibition at the end of the residency
a.. Individual production area (approximately 100 square feet)
=95 =24100 monthly materials and firing stipend (studio rate sheet included)
=95 Common area (2000 square feet) including storage
=95 Access to: telephone/trash collection/receptionist services (phone =
answering,
messages, UPS, etc.)/administration services (monthly billing for clay, =
glaze,
tools, and supplies)
=95 Consignment Gallery (60/40 - 1996 annual gross sales =2440,000)
=95 Kilns: 60 cu ft and 45 cu ft downdraft natural gas kilns=3B 30 cu ft =
propane
kiln=3B raku propane kiln=3B 30 cu ft woodfire kiln=3B 6 electric kilns=3B =
electric test
kiln
=95 Equipment: 2 slab rollers=3B Alpine spray booth with 1 hp compressor=3B =
ball mill=3B
extruder
=95 Teaching opportunities, networking with Artists-In-Schools
=95 Workshop opportunities (to take) such as: Cynthia Bringle, Catherine =
Hiersoux,
Warren Mackenzie, Tom Coleman, Elsbeth Woody, Michael Simon, Clary Illian,
Walter Ostrom, Linda Arbuckle, Lee Rexrode, Paulus Berensohn, Joseph =
Bennnion,
Chris Staley, Ellen Shankin, Suze Lindsay, Ron Meyers, Yih-Wen Kuo, Nicholas
Joerling
RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS
=95 At least 24 hours weekly on the premises (doing your own work)
=95 Up to 10 hours annually of community outreach (slide lectures or
demonstrations)
=95 Participation in the collective life of the studio
=95 Willingness to abide by environmental concerns
=95 Solo exhibition
=95 Home residence established in the Baltimore metropolitan area
APPLICATION
The 99-00 application is due June 15,1999. For an application, please call
Leigh Taylor Mickelson, Program Director =40 410-578-1919 or e-mail
clayworks=40erols.com.
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RATE SCHEDULE SHEET
RESIDENTS, ASSOCIATES, AND RESIDENT FELLOWS
GALLERY: 60/40=25 -- Clayworks will assume all financial responsibility for
mailings.
KILN FIRING:
Large Kiln Small Kiln
Cone 10 gas =24122.25 =24101. 25
Propane kiln -- Meter must be read before and after use=3B rate is cost plus=
10=25
Per raku load -- =246.00
Cone 8-10 electric =2423.00 =2419.00
Cone 2-7 electric =2421.00 =2416.00
Cone 010-1 electric =2417.00 =2413.00
Luster =245.00 =243.50
Firing requiring special schedules are billed above cone 10 gas use or cone =
6
electric.
GLAZE MATERIALS: Glaze pantry materials are billed at our catalogue's 10=23 =
price.
Expensive oxides are billed at our store's retail price.
CLAY: =24.25/ lb. -- all clay except grolleg porcelain and special mixes
EXTRAS: Coffee and phone charges on the studio bill to be negotiated
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