INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCIES
One of the many ways that NCECA supports its members is by providing opportunities to engage in international programs. This cultural exchange of ideas is critical to growth as an artist and as a culture. Since launching this initiative, NCECA has participated in programs in Korea, China and Norway, to name a few. We send exhibits to other countries, fund residencies and recommend artists to workshop opportunities. This area will continue to grow as we tap into the many ceramic arts organizations and museums that have like-minded goals.
The purpose of NCECA is to promote and improve the ceramic arts through education, research and creative practice. One way in which we strive to fulfill this purpose is to support, foster and nurture international programs, including international residencies, conferences and exhibitions. This is an exciting time for NCECA. We are working to position ourselves to maximize the many opportunities that arise thanks to the generosity and vision of our members, supporters and the NCECA Board of Directors. We also are investigating ways in which we can involve our members in international events. We are optimistic about NCECA’s continued involvement on a global level.
2010 International Residency Programs
Deadline for applications to be received by the host residency was February 15, 2010
NCECA announces International Residency opportunities for all NCECA members. In 2010, NCECA will support three International Residencies. The first residency program is in Jingdezhen, China at the Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute. The second opportunity is in Skaelskor, Denmark at the Guldagergaard – International Ceramic Research Center. Our third partner is Zentrum Fur Keramik in Berlin, Germany. All residencies are approximately one month in length, to occur between July 2010 and June 2011. Dates vary with each residency program; check the details as described below. NCECA provides approximately 75% of the total cost for the residency, with the selected artist paying the remaining 25% of the residency cost. Please visit the residency websites below to find out more about each program's facilities and unique experiences.
The fine print – All applicants must be NCECA Members. NCECA funds cannot be used to support non-NCECA residents. Residents are responsible for all costs beyond the amount awarded for these purposes. The award will be used for airfare, direct costs of the residency such as materials, firing fees, housing, food, or other similar expenses. No more than 25% of the budgeted amount will be paid prior to the residency as reimbursement for airfare. The remaining 75% of the budgeted amount will be used to pay the Residency and then reimburse the resident after completion of the program and a written report with images from the experience has been received by NCECA. Please submit ORIGINAL receipts for expenses. The Resident Artist will be asked to sign a statement agreeing to these conditions.
Jingdezhen Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute
Jingdezhen, China
Director: Wendy Li
Contact: Wendy Li and Jackson Li chinaxchange@hotmail.com or wenying2002@hotmail.com
Website is www.chinaclayart.com
2010 Recipients: Carol Gentithes/Fred Johnston
Guldagergaard – International Ceramic Research Center
Skaelskor, Denmark
Director: Mette Blum Marcher
Contact: Mette Blum Marcher ceramic@ceramic.dk
Website is www.ceramic.dk
2010 Recipient; Anne Drew Potter
Zentrum Fur Keramik
Berlin, Germany
Director: Thomas Hirschler
Contact: Thomas Hirschler thomas.hirschler@usa.net
Website is www.ceramics-berlin.de
2010 Recipient:
Ane Fabricius Christiansen
PAST INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCIES
2009 International Residency Recipients:
Ceramics Workshop, School of Art, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Recipient: David Eichelberger
http://soa.anu.edu.au/
A.I.R Vallauris (Artists in Residence) – Vallauris, France
Recipient: Jason Walker
www.air-vallauris.org
Studio Mate’s International Clay Residency, Accra, Ghana
Recipient: Sharon Virtue
www.studiomateceramics.com
2008 International Residency Recipients:
Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, Shigaraki, Japan
Recipient:Meredith McGriff
sccp.main.jp
Zentrum fur Keramic, Berlin, Germany
Recipient: Sasha Reibstein
www.ceramics-berlin.de
Guldagergaard International Ceramics Research, Center of Skaelskor, Denmark
Recipient: Megumi Naitoh
www.ceramic.dk
2007 International Residency Recipients:
Ceramics Workshop at the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Recipient: Shu-Mei Chan
www.anu.edu.au/ITA/CSA/ceramics/
International Clay Residency Center in Accra, Ghana
Recipient: Amanda Brown
www.studiomateceramics.com
2006 International Residency Recipients:
The Pottery Workshop, Shanghai and Jingdezhen, China
Recipient: Kirk Mangus
www.potteryworkshop.org
Guldagergaard International Ceramics Research, Center of Skaelskor, Denmark
Recipient: Albert Pfarr
www.ceramic.dk
International Ceramics Studio of Kecskemet, Hungary
Recipient: Hirotsune Tashima
www.icshu.org