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Revolutionary Teapots
Commemorating our 250th Anniversary as a nation, the Berkshire Potters Collective (BPC) is proud to announce the opening this summer of a unique juried show, aptly titled “Revolutionary Teapots,” in the gallery space at Chesterwood, the former summer home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost 20th century public sculptor, Daniel Chester French. Ceramic artists are invited to enter their interpretations of what it might mean to be a “Revolutionary” teapot (endowed with the forms, colors or symbols associated with 1776 and our early history); or a “revolutionary” teapot (a vessel that defies norms or stretches boundaries); or, simply, wonderfully unique! Leslie Ferrin, gallerist and leading specialist in contemporary ceramic art, will judge the show and designate award winners. “Revolutionary Teapots” will open on August 1st and close on September 27th.
Juror
Leslie Ferrin
Accepted works will be judged by Leslie Ferrin, director of Ferrin Contemporary, curator and author of Teapots Transformed. Awards, generously provided by exhibition sponsors, will be presented by Ms. Ferrin at the opening reception.
Awards
$300 First Place; $200 Second Place; $100 Third Place; plus, two $50 Honorable Mentions to be awarded by the juror.
Eligibility
- This exhibition will feature only ceramic teapots meeting the broad criteria of what it can mean to be “revolutionary,” as stated above.
- Open to artists currently residing or working in the following five regional counties: Berkshire and Hampshire in MA, Columbia and Greene in NY, and Litchfield, CT.
- All work must be available for sale.
Size limitations
- Works should be no larger than 18” high x 14” wide.
Entry fee
- Berkshire Potters Collective (BPC) Members: $25
- Non-members: $40
The fee includes up to three (3) submissions.
To become a BPC member, go to:
berkshirepotterscollective.org
berkshirepotterscollective.org
Delivery of accepted work
Hand-delivery is strongly urged.
If you are unable to deliver work yourself, you may designate a friend or colleague to do so on your behalf. (This also applies to pick up’s.)
Should you absolutely need to ship your work, you must notify us in advance and instructions will be provided.
Sales
Artists will receive an 80% commission on sold work. A 20% commission will be retained by our host organization, Chesterwood.
About Chesterwood
Chesterwood is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the former summer home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost 20th century public sculptor. Daniel Chester French is best known for Minute Man, 1874 (Concord, MA) and the seated figure of Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial, 1922 (Washington, DC). French's public sculpture work can be seen throughout the United States and even abroad. Visitors to Chesterwood will experience the life and work of this prolific and successful artist. It is an excellent example of creative placemaking by an artist who planned and created what he considered to be a paradise for him and his family.
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Support
Questions about this exhibition?
Contact Anne Ferril ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, BPC, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.
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