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2018 SOUTHERN MISS CERAMICS NATIONAL

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Posted by: The University of Southern Mississippi
Deadline: Fri, June 15th, 2018

The University of Southern Mississippi Museum of Art and Department of Art and Design are pleased to announce the Southern Miss Ceramics National, 2018, a juried exhibition of ceramic sculpture, ceramic vessel forms, and installation work by artists from across the United States. 

AWARDS:  First Prize: $500.........Second Prize: $300.........Third Prize: $200

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to three entries (two images per entry, optional)

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY:  June 15, 2018

ENTRY PORTAL:  Entries will be accepted through CaFÉ (callforentry.org).

ELIGIBILITY: The Southern Miss Ceramics National is open to all US residents, 18 years of age or older. Entries must have been completed within 3 years of the entry deadline. Ceramic sculptures, installation work, and ceramic vessel forms are eligible. Mixed media works are eligible only if ceramic/clay is the primary medium. Individual components of ceiling suspended or wall mounted works should not exceed 20 pounds. Freestanding and pedestal displayed works must be stable. Delivery and installation of large-scale works, or works requiring specialized installation or assembly, may be required by the artist. Size (including crating) is limited to works that will fit through a standard door, 32 x 80 inches. All entries must be original works and available for the duration of the exhibit. Accepted works cannot be substituted.

JUROR: ANTHONY STELLACCIO: Anthony Stellaccio is a freelance artist and scholar educated in both fine art and folklore. A member of the American Folklore Society, the American Ceramic Circle, and the International Academy of Ceramics, Stellaccio works around the world as an artist, writer, researcher, film maker, curator, and educator. Most notable among his professional accomplishments are two US Fulbright grants, a book on Lithuanian folk pottery, two documentary films, more than thirty articles on contemporary and historic ceramics, a position as international coordinator on the board of Artaxis.org, three years spent serving the Smithsonian, National Museum of African Art, curation of Lithuania’s largest public folk pottery collection, and several years spent as a consultant for the Lithuanian Art Museum.

INVITED ARTIST:  BENJIE HEU: Benjie Heu is head of Ceramics at Southeast Missouri State University. He holds an MFA from Ohio University, and a BFA from the University of Montevallo. His work is exhibited nationally and internationally in juried, invitational, and solo exhibitions across the country. Benjie Hue was the Best in Show winner for the 2016 Ceramics National.  

CALENDAR:

Entry Deadline:...............................................June 15, 2018

Notification of Acceptance:............................June 30

Receipt of Works:...........................................September 4-21,

Installation of exhibit begins:..........................September 26

Show Opens:..................................................October 12

Juror’s Lecture:..............................................October (TBA)

Awards Reception:.........................................October (TBA)

Invited Artist Demonstration:..........................October (TBA)

Return Shipping or Pick-up of Works:............November 3-10, 2018

PROSPECTUS: https://artdesign.usm.edu/2018-ceramics-national/

MORE INFORMATION: For questions or more information, please contact ceramic artist and Interim Department Chair, Mark Rigsby, mark.rigsby@usm.edu, (601) 266-4973.

The University of Southern Mississippi Museum of Art was established in 1997 by the Mississippi Institute of Higher Learning Board of Trustees as an expansion of the C.W. Wood Gallery founded in 1977. Recently completed in 2014, the Gallery of Art and Design, a 2000 sq.ft. contemporary art gallery, is now the primary exhibition space for all USM Museum of Art and Department of Art and Design exhibitions and events. 

Posted on Thu, May 3rd, 2018
Expires on Fri, June 15th, 2018

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