2013 CONCURRENT INDEPENDENT EXHIBITION PROPOSALS
NCECA HOUSTON: March 20-23, 2013
This is the first and only call for Concurrent Independent Exhibitions for the Houston conference in 2013. This Call has ended. Notifications regarding acceptance will be sent in March of 2012.
NCECA will act as a jury and an intermediary in selecting exhibitions that will enhance the conference experience and bring high quality ceramic exhibitions to the hosting community. The On-site Liaisons will identify host venues and work with them in selecting exhibitions suited to the mission and audience and facilities.
NCECA will contact the proposed exhibition primary contact person/curator once a venue has selected them and the two parties can negotiate an agreement or a contract. NCECA will assist in promoting the Concurrent Independent Exhibitions juried through this proposal process.
High quality proposals that address the theme of this conference, Earth/Energy, will receive our highest consideration. Additionally, thematically organized exhibitions will be given a higher ranking and proposals that provide shipping, installation and necessary means of display will be appreciated. Proposals are sought from individuals, curators, schools, organizations, and we will look for work by new, emerging, and established artists.
THE THEME: EARTH/ENERGY
Ceramics and Ceramic Process bring together two essential elements: EARTH and ENERGY. The theme of NCECA's 2013 Conference in Houston, Earth/Energy pays tribute to the places we live and create, the materials we use, and the ENERGY that drives our process as ceramic artists, educators and enthusiasts.
The ENERGY of creation and transformation culminates in work with ENERGIZED forms and surfaces, work that ENERGIZES space and ultimately this ENERGIZES our imaginations.
New ENERGY sources and innovations may result in work that is EARTH friendly and, in this global era, we often aim to make work that is EARTH conscious.
NCECA invites proposals for exhibitions that explore the synthesis and multi-faceted nature Earth/Energy may inspire. Houston offers a variety of venues suitable for a wide range of proposals from traditional to installation and avant garde. In addition, there are a number of opportunities for outdoor exhibitions and projects, and for artwork that utilizes photography and/or video media.
Collaborative energy, inspirational concepts, splendid objects, elegant ideas and especially new work will Energize a dynamic exhibition program.
Concurrent Independent Exhibition Jurors:
Jeff Forster, Ceramics Chair, MFAH/Glassell School of Art, Houston, NCECA 2013 Conference Liaison.
Linda Ganstrom, Professor of Art and Design, Fort Hays State University, NCECA Exhibitions Chair.
Roy Hanscom, Professor of Art, Lone Star College-North Harris, Houston.
Cindi Strauss, Curator for Modern and Contemporary Decorative Arts and Design at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Merrie Wright, Assistant Professor, The University of Texas, Tyler. NCECA 2013 Conference Liaison.
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