Call for entries: "Across the Divide" at Coconino Center for the Arts in Flagstaff, AZ

Across the Divide will encompass the vast array of contemporary ceramics in the sculptural and installation genres. This exhibit uses the Continental Divide as a metaphor for the artist working in clay that has separated them from traditional techniques and stereotypes within the medium. Artists are encouraged to submit work that pushes traditional boundaries of the ceramic medium in its treatment of material and subject.

This exhibit is open to all artists, national and international. All forms of ceramic sculpture, installation and new media work are eligible. Works should have some ceramic component and can range in scale from hand held to monumental.

Juror Steven Schaeffer is a ceramic sculptor whose work has been shown nationally as well as internationally including the Florence Biennale and the Ceramic Biennial International Competition in Korea. Steve teaches Ceramics at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.

A prize will be awarded for best of show ($500).

A $35 Entry fee covers the submission of up to 3 works of art. Work will be juried from digital images, two images per work may be submitted. Wall mounted works must not be taller than 127". Sculptural work must fit through a doorway that is 80” high x 85” wide. Weight limit of suspended pieces 15 lbs.

Postmark Deadline for submissions: April 6, 2012
Notification of acceptance: April 19, 2012
Delivery of artwork: May 14-17, 2012
Exhibit opens: June 2, 2012
Exhibit closes: July 28, 2012

Download the Call for Entries Application (.pdf)

Questions can be directed to:
Robin Cadigan
Gallery Director
Coconino Center for the Arts &
Flagstaff Cultural Partners
(928) 779-2300 x 104
rcadigan@culturalpartners.org

Photos: top Christine Golden, bottom Steven Schaeffer