The Bemidji Community Art Center and the Bemidji State University Visual Arts Dept announce the 6th annual, It’s Only Clay National Juried Ceramics Competition and Exhibition.
It’s Only Clay
This annual National juried ceramics competition and exhibition is a collaboration sponsored by the BCAC and Bemidji State University and features a juried exhibition of functional ceramics from ceramic artists from all over the U. S. Previous jurors include, Jeff Oestreich, Robert Briscoe, Bill Gossman and Bob and Cheryl Husby.
2008 Juror – Linda Christianson
The It’s Only Clay 2008 juror is artist and potter,Linda Christianson, an active studio potter, exhibitor, educator and writer, Linda makes her home in South Central Minnesota along the Upper St. Croix River Valley.
Artist statement
“The pots we use in our home are like stage sets. At rest on a table, dish drainer, or in a cupboard, they are visually engaging. Through use they provide access to other activities : gathering food from the garden, cooking, conversation, dining, arrangement of flowers, sorting of papers. This daily relationship with the pots offers up both utility and continual visual inquiry. Like a stage set, the pot has an ability to disappear and then reappear.”
Juried Exhibit at the Bemidji Community Art Center
The “Its Only Clay” 2007 exhibit is a juried competition focusing on, and dedicated to, functional clay vessels. Selected works will be a part of the exhibit at the BCAC for the month of October with Awards going towards the purchase of pieces to be added to the Margaret Harlow Vessel Collection at BSU.
- Deadline for submissions: all entries must be postmarked Sept. 5th, 2008
- Exhibition Dates: November 7th through December 20th, 2008.
- Opening Reception and Awards: November 7th 5 to 7 pm
Awards
In 2008 there will be prize money for 1st place$800.00, 2nd place $500.00 and 3rd place $300 plus additional purchase awards will be made with work going towards the Margaret Harlow Vessel Collection at BSU .
Submission deadline is September 5th, 2008 (postmarked).
Application fee $30.00 for 3 entries.
Sponsors of Its Only Clay – 2008 include the BCAC, the BSU Visual Arts Department, the BSU Ceramics Club and the BSU Foundation. Its Only Clay 2008 is also made possible, in part, by funding from the Region 2 Arts Council and the Minnesota State Legislature.