NATIONAL COUNCIL ON EDUCATION FOR THE CERAMIC ARTS

2010 NCECA Invitational “Earth Matters”
CALL FOR Submissions - DEADLINE JUNE 4, 2009

The 44th Annual NCECA Conference, “Independence,” will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Philadelphia Convention Center, March 31 – April 3, 2010.  In conjunction with the conference, The Galleries at Moore College of Art and Design will host the 2010 NCECA Invitational “Earth Matters” from March 13 to April 10, 2010.

The NCECA Invitational is a themed, curated exhibition that features leading edge, large scale and often challenging ceramic art.   Held in even-numbered years, this exhibition is a bit unusual in that a foundation group of works are selected by invitation; then artists are invited to submit additional images that support the theme for consideration. This format brings established reputations and emerging talent to bear on the selected theme and adds vitality and fresh perspectives to an ongoing dialogue. A color catalogue documents the exhibition experience and contains artists' biographies, pertinent essays and color images of the art. 
The exhibition is curated and organized by NCECA Exhibitions Director, Linda Ganstrom and will contain work that is either invited in or selected from submissions. 

2010 "Earth Matters" Participating Artists:

Susan Beiner
Aislinn Caron
Bryan Czibesz
Spencer Ebbinga
Shanna Fliegel
Roxanne Jackson
Gudrun Klix
Jae Won Lee
Emily Loehle
Kate MacDowell
Warren Mather
Anna Metcalfe
Dennis Lee Mitchell
Ted Neal
Grace Nickel
Justin Novak
Kip O’Krongly
Pamela Olson
George Penaloza
Sam Scott
Bonnie Seeman
Amy Smith
Keith Smith
Nan Smith
Ryan Takaba
Christopher Torrez
John Williams
Paula Winokur


Concept

The 2010 theme will be “Earth Matters” focusing on environmental appreciation, concerns and solutions related to human health.
Whether based in scientific fact or contemporary mythology, concerns about the environment are coloring the way contemporary artists are viewing the landscape, figure and still life.  Merging art with science, environmental art is giving rise to a contemporary perspective on nature while developing iconography, content and style with increased social relevance. Motivated by serious concerns about harm to our environment and its consequences to human health, significant numbers of artists are acting as agents of social change.  Some artists shout a warning; their empowering awareness spotlights the interdependence of global life and our ability to destroy the hand that feeds us. Others strive to develop an appreciation of the fragility of our natural resources, hoping to promote stewardship.  Yet another group suggests directions for moving forward in solving problems related to pollution, global warming, and protection of our food and water resources.  Increasingly skeptical about pat solutions offered by established systems, individuals are tailoring their beliefs to form a code of ethics that respects global interdependence and environmental concerns and sets thoughtful limits on the power of technology. If we are to thrive, global society needs independent critical thinking and creative approaches to managing the health of our planet and ourselves. Artists can be a part of that change.

Works exploring the following themes were considered.

Calendar

Detailed information and Online Submittal form: Available April 1, 2009
Online Submittal deadline:  June 4, 2009 (midnight MDT)
Acceptance notification:  After August 1, 2009
Contracts and Statements due: September 1, 2009
Delivery of accepted work: Before March 8, 2010
Installation: March 8, 9, 2010
Exhibition dates: March 13 – April 10, 2010
NCECA Conference Reception: April 1, 2010 7-9pm
Return of work:  After April 12, 2010

Shipping

Artists are responsible for shipping their work to the Galleries at Moore College of Art and Design and insuring it while in transit.  Works may be shipped or hand delivered to the gallery.  Works should be shipped in reusable containers with photographic documentation for re-packing.  NCECA has a limited budget for return shipping.

The Galleries at Moore can ONLY accept work delivered on March 8, 2010, shipped to:
The Galleries at Moore College of Art and Design
20th Street and the Parkway
Philadelphia, PA  19103-1179

Work that needs to be delivered March 1-5, 2010, can be sent to and stored at:
        Tyler School of Art
        Temple University
        2001 N. 13th Street
        Philadelphia, PA  19122
        Attention: Eric Miller   
        Eric Miller (215-341-9641) is our contact at Tyler

Insurance and Sales

The Galleries at Moore will insure all work upon its arrival and until departure under its fine arts policy for the amounts specified by the insurance value listed on the checklist and up to the limits of Moore’s current insurance policy.
Work may be for sale. The Galleries at Moore College of Art and Design will conduct all sales through their sales gallery.  A 30% commission on sales will be split between NCECA and the Galleries at Moore.

PRINT AND PUBLICATION
NCECA will provide a color catalogue documenting the exhibition. Artists will receive two complimentary copies of the catalog to be sent after the conference.


Photography and Permissions
Participating artists must agree to allow NCECA and gallery visitors to photograph work while on display for educational and publicity purposes. 
Images of accepted entries will be retained for the NCECA archives and may be reproduced and posted on the NCECA website. NCECA will produce a color catalog that will be available at the conference.
It is understood that works in the exhibition may be photographed, telecast, and reproduced for press and publicity purposes including but not limited to reproduction in newspapers, periodicals, magazines, in television programs and on the internet in connection with the exhibition and the Galleries at Moore.


NCECA
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Loved the Baltimore exhibitions! (2005 Baltimore Conference Attendee) The clay exhibitions that are organized with the host cities are superb!
— 2006 Portland Conference Attendee

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