FROM THE EARTH
Clay is a material that knows no boundaries. The tradition of manipulating clay into a pot, a sculpture, tile or shelter is ancient and unending. This call is seeking ceramic artwork that utilizes this elemental material in any context or form and exemplifies the vast potential of ceramics. This exhibition welcomes artwork that embraces the traditions of clay making, represents contemporary interpretations of the medium and pushes the boundaries of this essential material that comes from the ground below our feet.
The exhibition will be juried anonymously through the submission of digital images by the 2024 Western New Mexico University Visiting Artist Jared Tso
WHO:
FROM THE EARTH will be juried by the 2024 Western New Mexico University Visiting Artist Jared Tso.
WHERE:
The exhibition will be held July 4th - July 28th at Light Art Space in historic downtown Silver City | 209 West Broadway, Silver City, NM 88061
Opening Reception | Friday, July 5th | 5-7pm
Jared Tso | Artist Bio
After a few years of working as an Engineer, and juggling the occasional art exhibition, Jared made the decision to pursue an Masters of Fine Arts at the University of New Mexico. Since its completion in Fall 2021, Jared has pursued art full time and has since continued a trend of awards at SWAIA’s Santa Fe Indian Market.
More recently Jared has received encouragement and recognition of the innovation that accompanies his vessels. There is a rooted intention with each vessel to not only to provide clear context in traditional Navajo Pottery, but to also include further examples that contribute to the definition of Navajo pottery.
Traditional in technique and process, there is a ever growing desire to encourage a further exploration of the timelessness of Navajo pots. Both with form, and the strong and present function of classic Navajo pottery, Jared hopes to make vessels that have a clear visual path of continuity within this ever growing multigenerational portfolio of work.
Jared Tso
**Registration for FROM THE EARTH
Enter From the Earth Exhibtion:
One entry consists of 3 art pieces (three images).
Each artist may submit a maximum of 10 entries.
If accepted, each entry must be marked with the artist’s name, title, and retail price.
Size limits:
FREE STANDING PIECES: No taller or wider than 24”, no heavier than 20 lbs. Must be stable and pedestal ready.
WALL PIECES: No taller or wider than 24”, no heavier than 10 lbs. Must be ready to be securely hung.
Entries must be made of natural clay.
There are no restrictions as to design, finish or technique.
All accepted entries must be for sale during the exhibition.
Upon submission, the artist agrees to fulfill deadlines and cover return shipping costs and labels. FedEx is our preferred shipping method.
Awards:
FIRST PLACE
SECOND PLACE
THIRD PLACE
Honorable Mention
Best Student Work
Awards will be announced during the Silver City CLAY Festival – July 22nd-28th, 2024. Exact date/time of award announcements, TBD.
Eligibility:
The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and older, residing in the United States and internationally.
Accepted entries must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition and must be for sale, with
all works must have been completed in the last year.
All sales are subject to 50% split with the gallery.
Entries shown in previous CLAY Festival juried exhibitions will NOT be accepted.
Image Use & Photography:
CLAY Festival retains the right to reproduce submitted digital images and to photograph all works displayed in the exhibition, regardless of copyright, for purposes of documentation, education, sales, and publicity.
Fees & Shipping:
Fees & Shipping Entry fees:
$35 for three pieces, $5 for each additional piece, 10 piece maximum.
Full-time Student discount: $20. Use code STUDENT.
For entries selected to be a part of the FROM THE EARTH exhibition, the artist is responsible for shipping and ensuring accepted work to and from the exhibition.
Hand delivery and pickup are also acceptable. Shipped works must be sent in an easily reusable container/packaging and must include prepaid return shipping and insurance.
The CLAY Festival will insure accepted works from receipt up to the time of return shipment or pickup, per the exhibition timeline.
Delivered works not collected by August 31st, 2024 or not sent with return shipping, will become the property of the Silver City CLAY Festival.
Timeline 2024:
May 20st – Entry Submission & Fee Deadline
May 28th – Notification of accepted entries
June 22nd – Accepted works must be received
July 4th – FROM THE EARTH Exhibition Opens
July 5th - FROM THE EARTH Opening Reception=
July 22nd - 28th – Silver City CLAY Festival
July 28th – Exhibition closes
July 28th 2-4pm – Pickup of hand delivered work
August 2nd - 31st – Return shipment of unsold work
Hand delivery and pickup are also acceptable. Shipped works must be sent in an easily reusable container/packaging and must include prepaid return shipping and insurance. The CLAY Festival will insure accepted works from receipt up to the time of return shipment or pickup, per the exhibition timeline. Delivered works not collected by August 31st, 2024 or not sent with return shipping, will become the property of the Silver City CLAY Festival.
*Insurance & liability Light Art Space will insure all works from the time of arrival and inspection at LAS until it is picked up by the artist/shipping company for its return. We will exercise all due care in handling artwork, but will not be held responsible for loss or damage, or replacement in transit and will not be responsible for pursuing claims with carriers. LAS reserves the right to refuse upon arrival any work that does not match the image or meets hanging criteria or is of unacceptable quality. LAS will not insure pieces damaged due to faulty wiring, framing, or bases of unstable nature. In the event of a claim, the artist must be prepared to provide information relating to a value such as cost of materials, time invested in previous sales, and exhibition records. Shipping: Shipping instructions will be sent to artists whose artwork has been accepted. Artist is responsible for shipping expenses.
