"The process of making is a celebration of life."
- Mikhail Zakin (co-founder)
About the Juror
Bruce Dehnert received his BA in Literature [University of Montana] and MFA [Alfred University]. He has taught at Hunter College, Parsons School of Art and Design, The School of Art [New Zealand], the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He has taught workshops throughout the world and has been the curator of The Old Church Pottery show since 2014.
Submission Guidelines:
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Size: no larger than 10” tall and 7” wide.
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Open to ceramic interpretations of a “Cup, mug, shot glass, yunomi, tumbler, stein” etc. please no sets
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All work must be available for sale- gallery takes a commission of 35% of sales
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Open to any artists living or working in the United States, ages 18 and over
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All accepted and delivered pieces must be accompanied by a signed contract with billing information for return shipping.
Application Checklist:
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You may submit up to 3 pieces
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Each submission requires Title, forming method, type of clay, type of firing, size H x L x W in inches, sale price. We suggest a white or grayscale gradient background for images that are submitted.
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Entry Fee $35
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Timeline:
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Submissions Open: Dec 1 - Feb 28
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Entry Deadline Feb 28, 2025 11:59 PM ET
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Results Announced via email: March 5th, 2025
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Hand-Deliver Deadline: 3/17-19 open hours 10am-4pm
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Shipped Work Delivery Deadline: 3/13/2025-/3/19/2024
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Exhibition Dates: 4/1/25-4/30/25
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Opening Reception: 4/6/2024 6-8pm
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Unsold work will be shipped for return starting: 5/5/2025
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Unsold work in person pickup: 5/1-5/2/25 during open hours 10am-4pm
Email eileen@tasoc.org with any questions
For Artists
Submissions are ongoing.
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Guidelines
For consideration, please send the following to jerry@tasoc.org:
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A website address or 10-20 images in jpeg format (can be attachments or as a zip file). Images should be labelled Lastname _01.jpg. Images should be 72dpi, 2MB each, 1200px longest side.
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If submitting video, please provide URL links for video and
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A corresponding images list with: Artist name, artwork title, year, medium, dimensions, price.
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Artist statement and exhibition history.
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A one-page statement about your recent body of work, if applicable.
The gallery accepts artist submissions throughout the year. Submissions are reviewed periodically and exhibitions are not guaranteed. Submissions will not be reviewed in the presence of the artist.
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Questions regarding the submission process may be directed to jerry@tasoc.org
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Thank you for your interest in the Mikhail Zakin Gallery.
For Curators
Submissions are ongoing.
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Guidelines
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For consideration, please send the following to jerry@tasoc.org
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One-page curatorial proposal with a minimum of two artists.
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CV
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Bio for each artist, 250-words or less
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Maximum of five images for each artist
Image/Video Submission
Images:
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Upload maximum of five images per artist. Images must be submitted as JPEG, with filenames formatted as: Lastname_01.jpeg. Images should be 72dpi, 2MB each, 1200px longest side.
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A corresponding images list with: Artist name, artwork title, year, medium, dimensions, price.
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Any additional descriptions
Video:
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If applicable, please provide URL links for video and time-based work. Vimeo is preferred for video.
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Artist name, video title, year
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Any additional descriptions of the video
Send files as attachments to jerry@tasoc.org
Additional Details
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Each curator will receive a $500 honorarium.
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Curators from all North American locations are encouraged to apply
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The Mikhail Zakin Gallery is open Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm & 7:00pm-10:00pm. Sat hours vary, please call 201-767-7160.
Curators will be contacted directly if the proposal is accepted.