National
Deadline: November 16
Student Entry fee: $30 (with valid student ID)
The Annual Exhibition is open to all artists working in water soluble media: watercolor, acrylic, casein, gouache and egg tempera on paper.
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Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 by Grace Lee
Northern California
Deadline: Saturday, October 24
6:00pm
Southern Exposure invites artists to submit work in response to a theme, which is selected to encourage as broad a range of artistic interpretation as possible. This year's theme, Passive/Aggressive, is chosen in response to the current cultural, economic and political climate and reflects how decisions are made when faced with extreme challenges. Artists are invited to submit work that responds to this idea in some way, shape or form.
Read the restPosted on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 by Grace Lee
Nationwide
Deadline: Nov 24
Prize: 8GB iPod Nano
3byOne Photo Exhibit: Energy, Renewal & Stability
Hosted by Jacksonville University in Florida, 3byOne Photo Exhibit: Energy, Renewal & Stability is an international interactive photographic exhibition expressing allegiance to a sustainable existence. Each artist creates a three-part photographic piece elucidating the themes of energy, renewal, and stability using the visual vocabulary of his/her culture. During the exhibition, individual panels can be regrouped
Read the restPosted on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 by Grace Lee
Bay Area
Submission Deadline: October 25, 2009
ReVisions: New Creations from SCRAP
The Scroungers Center for Reusable Art Parts (SCRAP) is seeking artists to submit works for consideration for its Third Annual Art Exhibition, ReVisions: New Creations from scrap. Work submitted must be in some way made from scraps, leftovers, castoffs, found, re-purposed, or recycled materials (not necessarily from the SCRAP depot).
Read the restPosted on Monday, September 21, 2009 by Lindsey Lyons
Here are a few highlights from an event-filled fall semester for the Alumni Association: In August, Alumni Kari Marboe (Ceramics 2008), Priscilla Barton (Industrial Design 2005), and Joshua Gorchov (Graphic Design 2001) shared stories and advice with new students during Orientation on the San Francisco campus. In September, alumni enjoyed free tacos at the Alumni/ Student Taco-Truck Party on Macky Lawn at the Oakland campus, and many came out for the alumni mixer at the Homestead in San Francisco last Friday evening.
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On September 16, over fifty alumni and guests attended a reception for Marty Streich: Metal Artist, Sculptor, Teacher. A teacher of metal arts and design at CCA from 1959 to 1999, Marty's rapport with his students, as well as his teaching methods, influenced many during his 40 years at the College. This exhibit showcases the designs created by Marty from 1960 to 1995. It was created by the CCA Alumni Council Archive Committee and is on view through October 9, 2009. With a strong mid-20th century aesthetic, Marty's work looks modern and fresh today.
Read the restPosted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by Lindsey Lyons
Over fifty alumni and friends attended a special alumni walk-through of Squeak Carnwath's (MFA Ceramics 1977) retrospective Squeak Carnwath: Painting Is No Ordinary Object at the Oakland Museum of California on August 20. Squeak and museum exhibition curator Karen Tsujimoto led alumni through the exhibition. Alumni then gathered for drinks and discussion at The Ruby Room in downtown Oakland. Thanks to everyone who came, and we look forward to seeing you at upcoming events. View photos here.
Read the restPosted on Monday, July 27, 2009 by Lindsey Lyons
Nearly 20 alumni and friends made the trek out to rural Martinez on Saturday, July 25 for an alumni gathering at the home of Patricia Vader (MFA Sculpture 2001). Patricia's 26 acre property is filled with her beautiful kinetic sculptures, amazing gardens and a menagerie of animals. Alumni mingled outside and enjoyed a potluck lunch overlooking the colorful gardens and views of the hills. Leland Byrd (Art Education 1973) gave us a demonstration of his tesla coil art and Patricia led us on a tour of her outdoor sculptures as well as the art inside her home.
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The 14th Annual Yozo Hamaguchi Winners
2009 Printmaking Scholarship Awards
The 2009 Hamaguchi Awards exhibition is scheduled for August 27 through September 9 in the Isabelle Percy West Gallery on the Oakland campus.
The six undergraduates listed below each received a $2,500 tuition scholarship.
- Julian Farmar-Bowers
- Adam Gersh
- Sam Handleman
- Will Manville
- Fonda Murray
- June Yoon
The 2009 jury committee
Read the restPosted on Monday, July 6, 2009 by Lindsey Westbrook
Karina Michel only graduated in 2008, but she's already making waves internationally. This CCA Fashion Design alum is in the middle of an intense five-month internship designing for Pratibha Syntex, a 4,000-employee Indian company that produces organic cotton yarn, fabric, and garments for export and local markets. Michel is working on site in India, creatively devising new strategies to reuse and redirect the company's waste as part of a concerted effort to increase sustainability.
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