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1. Dundee Visual Artists and Craft Makers Awards Scheme

2. Summer at Big Cat Textiles in Fife.

3. Scuola Internazionale di Grafica in Venice

4. Jerwood Drawing Prize – Call for Entry

5. Collective New Work Scotland Programme

6. Craft Scotland invite applications for SOFA Chicago and SOFA New York

7. Year of Creative Scotland promotional opportunity for makers with Creative Scotland

8. Peter Potter Gallery - Call for artists: paper

9. NEoN call for artists

10. Ickle Film Fest, Dundee and Document Now, Perth, Australia

11. Fabric of the Land 2012

12. New Sculpture Centre:  Call for studio applications

 

 

1. Dundee Visual Artists and Craft Makers Awards Scheme

Deadline Wednesday 9 May 2012

In partnership with Creative Scotland, these schemes have been established to support Dundee-based visual artists and craft practitioners in their creative and professional development.

Applicants may be any age and at any stage of their career but must be outwith full time education. The award schemes are intended to support practitioners who have demonstrated a commitment to their work and in developing their practice.

Awards are available up to a maximum of £1,500

This deadline is for the Visual Artists Award Scheme only

The closing date for applications is:

Wednesday 9 May 2012

For further information please contact susan.keracher@leisureandculturedundee.com or visit http://www.dvaa.info/

 

2. Summer at Big Cat Textiles in Fife.

As well as a broad range of ongoing classes (www.textilecentre.co.uk), 

beginning in July, there is an exciting programme of masterclasses led 

by internationally renowned textile artists including Dutch feltmaker, 

Joke van Zinderen, Dagmar Binder from Germany and Jeanette Appleton 

from the UK.

Masterclasses vary in length from two days to a week and students are 

invited to come and learn in a beautiful and inspiring location. The 

studio is situated in a newly renovated church, specifically designed 

as a teaching and making facility.

Big Cat Textiles is based in Newburgh and is the new centre for 

teaching and learning established by Jeanette Sendler and Alison 

Mountain. Jeanette and Alison are both inspirational teachers with a 

wide range of experience between them.

The focus of the teaching at Big Cat Textiles is:

•       the maintenance of high standards

•       the personal development of students as individual practitioners

•       the merging of skills (both traditional and contemporary) with 

creative concepts

•       having an enjoyable experience!

 

3. Scuola Internazionale di Grafica in Venice

Founded in 1969, the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica in Venice is a vibrant center for Printmaking and Book Arts in the historical heart of one of the most beautiful art capitals in the world. Each month Italian and international artists come together to work in the Scuola's independent Studio Internazionale di Grafica. These 1 to 12 week Residencies in well equipped print studios are an opportunity to exchange inspirations, ideas, experiences and techniques, and explore and expand their individual creative work.

A Residency at the Studio Internazionale di Grafica provides the unique opportunity to experience Venice as an independent working artist in the Studio's international creative community. Residents draw inspiration from both the historical masterpieces and the contemporary arts scene which Venice offers, from one's fellow artists and the knowledgeable staff at the Studio, as well as from the simple joys of daily life in the magic that is Venice.

The Scuola is affiliated with institutions such as Vermont Studio Center, Boston University, Indiana University, as well as Italian Academies of Fine Arts and Museums. Among the international artists who have taught, lectured and worked at the Scuola are Henry Goetz, Stanley Hayter, John Ross, Michael Mazur, Clare Romano, Robert Storr and Jon Gregg, founder of the Vermont Studio Center.

 

The Studio Internazionale di Grafica offers:

• Independent Artists Residencies for visual and all creative arts

• Academic Residencies for professors of visual arts and professors of all creative arts

• Postgraduate Residencies for graduate and postgraduate visual arts students

• Summer 2012 Open Studio for visual and all creative arts

Fully Funded Residency Prize including Solo Exhibition during the Venice Biennale:

4 Postgraduate resident artists are selected every year for a full funded residency and a solo exhibition in our SGgallery. Of the 4 selected artists, a further selection will be made for a solo exhibition to be held in the opening days of the Venice Biennale (2013) and -from 2014- of the Biennale Architettura.

For specific information on SIG Residencies, schedules, fees and applications please visit www.scuolagrafica.it.

Contact

resident@scuolagrafica.it

Lorenzo de Castro

Phone: +39-041-721-950

Fax: +39-041-524-2374

Address

www.scuolagrafica.it

Scuola Internazionale di Grafica, Cannaregio 1798, 30121 Venice, Italy

Info

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Aplicants are notified within 15 days from application

Artists Residencies in Venice

Scuola Internazionale di Grafica, Venezia

 

4. Jerwood Drawing Prize – Call for Entry

We are delighted to announce the selectors for the Jerwood Drawing Prize 2012, which this year sees a significant increase in the prize monies awarded.

Stephen Coppel, Curator of the Modern Collection, Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum; Kate MacFarlane, Co-Director of The Drawing Room, London; and Lisa Milroy, Artist and Head of Graduate Painting, Slade School of Fine Art, UCL will create an exhibition that explores and celebrates the diversity, excellence and range of current drawing practice in the UK.

A first prize of £8,000, second prize of £5,000 and two student awards of £2,000 each will now be available; a 55% increase to the prize fund.

Online registration opens Monday 2 April 2012. For information on how to apply please click the Read More button below.

http://www.jerwoodvisualarts.org/page/3088/Jerwood+Drawing+Prize+2012/13

 

5. Collective New Work Scotland Programme

Deadline is 20 April 2012

The Plural Association

Collective and New Work ScotlandProgramme are changing this year

Collective is moving from our long-term home in Cockburn Street to The City Observatory on Calton Hill in 2013. Our new location will have a dedicated, year-round space to support the development of new work by the next generation of practitioners based in Scotland.

New to this year's New Work Scotland Programme (NWSP) is the offer of two distinct opportunities: 

Five practitioners will produce significant visual art commissions and participate in a structured course of critical discourse.

Two new, unique 6-month internships in Curatorial Development and Critical Discourse with a stipend, research budget and agreed outcomes.  

This year NWSP offers all selected practitioners and interns: a two day retreat at Hospitalfield, Arbroath, with invited guests; the chance to undertake a residency at Studio Voltaire, London; participation in a series of monthly discussions and regular mentoring sessions. Collective is also continuing its collaboration with Tramway to provide a further opportunity for practitioners to be part of the Tramway programme.

The theme for this year's application is The Plural Association. All applicants are asked to respond to this - in whatever way.  Eligibility is for practitioners (artists) and interns, based in Scotland who are not represented by a gallery and are either:

In their final year (undergraduate or postgraduate).

Graduated and up to six years out of college/university.

Practitioners who have not had a major opportunity in Scotlandin the last four years.

Writers who have not had a major publishing opportunity.  

Selectors:  Jesse Jones (artist), Fiona Jardine (artist, writer and curator) and Rob Tufnell (curator and Director of Rob Tufnell Gallery). Chaired by Collective's Director, Kate Gray.

To apply: applications this year will all be electronic.  An administration fee of $9/ (£6 approx) will apply. The electronic application portal will open soon.   

You can visit Collective's NWSP page to download the internship job descriptions now.

 

6. Craft Scotland invite applications for SOFA Chicago and SOFA New York

Craft Scotland are pleased to announce that they will take part in both SOFA Chicago, November 2012 and SOFA New York, April 2013.

SOFA is an international exposition of Sculpture Objects & Functional Art. It is a gallery-presented, international art show which bridges the worlds of design, decorative and fine art.  Rich visual heritage of the decorative arts are showcased alongside new, innovative expressions. The expositions also feature an acclaimed Lecture Series and educational Special Exhibits.

SOFA Chicago

SOFA Chicago is held at the Festival Hall, Navy Pier and runs from 2 - 4 November, with an Opening Night Preview taking place on 1 November. SOFA Chicago was established in 1994 and has run annually each year since, with approximately 95-100 exhibiting galleries taking part, including ten international galleries.  An estimated 35,000 collectors, curators, architects, interior designers, art advisors and new enthusiasts attend the Chicago exposition annually.

SOFA New York

SOFA New York is held at the Park Avenue Armory, New York and takes place in April 2013 (dates tbc), with an Opening Night Preview taking place the day before the show opens to the public. SOFA New York was established in 1998 and has run annually each year since with approximately 40 exhibiting galleries taking part  An estimated 17,000 collectors, curators, architects, interior designers, art advisors and new enthusiasts attend the New York exposition annually. 

Craft Scotland now invite applications from makers who would like to submit work for consideration for either or both shows. 

Download an application form and further information on Craft Scotland at SOFA Chicago and Sofa New York. [WORD]

If you wish to be considered for both shows, you only need to complete one application. In this instance, tick the box on the application form indicating that you wish to be considered for both shows.  All applications will be reviewed by a selection panel, and successful applicants will be advised the week ending 18 May 2012.  Any questions about the shows should be directed to Jo Scott, Office Manager at: jo@craftscotland.org or 0131 466 3870.

Deadline for submissions of applications is  Thursday 26 April 2012 at 5pm

 

7. Year of Creative Scotland promotional opportunity for makers with Creative Scotland

To support the Year of Creative Scotland, Creative Scotland are looking for contemporary Scottish makers to host demonstrations during the VisitScotland Tourism Expo at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh on the 25 and 26 April 2012, from 09:30 to 16:00. 

VisitScotland expo is Scotland’s premier business to business travel trade event. expo offers the perfect opportunity for all companies with a Scottish tourism product to showcase their products and services to potential buyers.  Creative Scotland will represent and promote the Cultural sector, raising awareness of the wealth of talent and creativity Scotland has to offer and how this will benefit the Tourism industry. We will also be speaking about the Year of Creative Scotland and its legacy.  Makers taking part would be required to liaise with the Creative Scotland team in the run up to the expo to clarify arrangements for the 25 and/or 26 April.  Makers will be given their own stand within Creative Scotland’s area. What you deliver in your demonstration is flexible and could include interactive demonstrations. Makers are also encouraged to bring their own marketing materials to promote themselves to visitors.  Creative Scotland can provide a limited contribution towards each selected makers’ expenses including accommodation, subsistence and materials.  This is will be a great opportunity to meet international tour operators looking for interesting and unique offerings for their clients. If you are interested in taking part in this event please email a short paragraph outlining what you would demonstrate whilst on the stand and an estimate of fees including: travel, accommodation, subsistence and materials to rebecca@craftscotland.org.  The contribution to expenses will be approved by Creative Scotland and payments made on receipt of invoice and relevant receipts.  The stand schedule is flexible and proposals are welcomed from makers who may wish to present a workshop or demonstration for several hours or those who may wish attend the full event. 

Deadline for submissions is Friday 13 April at 5pm

 

8. Peter Potter Gallery - Call for artists: paper

The Monument Project I: Paper

Over the course of 2012-13, the Peter Potter Gallery will be running The Monument Project, a series of four exhibitions and associated residencies, events and workshops, as well as the gallery’s ongoing archaeological research partnership in the region. This project will be a cumulative exploration of the relevance of the monument to contemporary art, creating original interpretations of monumentality for the 21st century. Written histories rely on ephemera – the process of revealing and exploring the past is dependent on these most vulnerable of artefacts, and most human. We invite artists to submit proposals for an exhibition which will not only explore the historical value of ephemera, but will also be constructed entirely from paper. We are particularly interested in sculptural works/installations which are ambitious in scale and will fully occupy our 20’ square exhibition space.  Paper is a sculptural material with limitless potential. It can be cut, moulded, mashed, ripped, torn, shredded, compressed, carved, layered, dyed, painted, drawn on, varnished, folded or glued. It can be used to create sculpture that is enduring and solid, or the most delicate and vulnerable tissue-thin works, intended only to survive the length of the exhibition. The material and the theme are therefore inseparable here, as both highlight the durability of this fragile material.  This commission will go to the project that shows the greatest originality, sensitivity and ambition, and both established and early career artists are welcomed to apply.  Please email proposals with C.V. and up to ten images of recent work (or website address) to Kate Kilpatrick: kate.ppgallery@yahoo.co.uk.  Artist's Fee: Approx £1000 per contributing artist (final amount to be confirmed), up to a maximum of £3000. Collaborations welcome.  Find us on facebook or visit our website at www.peterpottergallery.org for more information about the gallery.   For further information, please contact kate.ppgallery@yahoo.co.uk (Kate Kilpatrick), or call 01620 822080, or visit http://www.peterpottergallery.org.

Deadline is Friday 6 April 2012 at 00:00

 

9. NEoN call for artists

International Exhibition – 9 November opening, 10 – Jan 2013;  Movement – across the physical and virtual

NEoN Digital Arts Festival is pleased to announce a call for exhibition submissions for NEoN 2012, which is to be hosted by Hannah Maclure Centre. We are looking for work specifically conceived for NEoN and explore this year’s theme ‘Movement’.  Audiences can now ‘roam’ in ways never imagined. Their experiences stretch across remote desktops and into virtualised applications, then back again into the physical. We are interested in submissions that either encourage or investigate these notions of movement across the physical and virtual.  Exhibition proposals can be submitted by individual artists or groups and should include an outreach opportunity. All medium will be considered however precedence will be giving to work that is digital based or technology driven.  CV & Artists Statement / Exhibition idea / Technical specifications / Images max 6 jpeg or pdf / Video or audio files should be made available online.  For submissions or more information please contact neon@northeastofnorth.com using NEoN Submission in the subject line.

Deadline is 23 April 2012

 

10. Ickle Film Fest, Dundee and Document Now, Perth, Australia

Ickle Film Fest is working with independent Australian-based art organisation, Document Now, to offer an opportunity for Scottish artists who submit new and unseen work to Ickle Film Feset to have their submissions shown in Dundee and Perth Australia.  For further information, please contact Jammyhurricane@gmail.com (Cara Pirie & Lucy Alexander), or visit http://www.icklefilmfest.co.uk.

Deadline is Friday 4 May 2012 at 5pm

 

11. Fabric of the Land 2012

Open to emerging and established artists.  Fabric of the Land is a series of exhibitions exploring links between art and science and is brought to you by the Geology and Petroleum Geology Department at the University of Aberdeen. This year's brief encourages emerging and established artists to submit artworks that consider the footprint nature leaves in the landscape from a geological perspective.  For further information and application forms please visit the website or send an SAE to SMART Consultants, 9 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1YP, tel 01224 561977, contact info@wearesmartconsultants.co.uk / www.fabricoftheland.com

Deadline is 2 July 2012

 

12. New Sculpture Centre:  Call for studio applications

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop’s new Sculpture Centre is due for completion in May 2012, and will be the first purpose-built open access sculpture facility in the UK.  Applications are now invited for studios in the new Sculpture Centre.  Studios are expected to be available from around 1 June 2012, but this date cannot be confirmed yet as it is dependent on the final completion date of the new building.  A full application pack is available by emailing admin@edinburghsculpture.org (and see the website).

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