“The 13th Annual Clay In Mind 2015"

Statewide

A juried exhibition of outstanding three-dimensional ceramic artworks, functional and non-functional, created by high school students in New Jersey.www.clayinmindnj.blogspot.com/

Dedicated to the memory of clay sculptor and teacher,James J. Colavita

Juried Exhibition on April 18, 2015AT NORTHERN BURLINGTON COUNTY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

160 MANSFIELD ROAD EASTCOLUMBUS, NJ 08022

AndWinners’ Exhibition May 1-9, 2015

With theClosing Reception May 9, 2015

At The Clay Studio, of Philadelphia2pm-3pm

Teachers’ WorkshopApril 18th, 2015 – During the jurying of Clay In Mind

New this year!!In an effort to benefit ALL participating teachers, this year we are excited to provide a FREE WORKSHOP by a renowned ceramic artist to be presented during the jurying of Clay In Mind on Sat. April 18, at Northern Burlington

Co. Reg. HS. (See Awards section below for more information)Clay In Mind has been made possible by the generous support of The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA, and The Northern Burlington County Regional School District, NJ; also previously by a grant from the Ruth Halvorsen Professional Development Fund of the National Art Education Association and the Northern

Burlington County Regional School District, and by numerous donations from Ceramic Supply of NY & NJ, Lodi, NJ.

Eligibility is open to high schools in New Jersey. Each high school (grades 9-12) is limited to a maximum of three original ceramic artworks, only one per student, either functional or sculptural. Students must be enrolled in the sponsoring art teacher's class of that high school. Please Note: Work created from ceramic clay only, which has been kiln fired. Due to their fragility, clays, which are self-hardening, and Fimo/Sculpy type clays are ineligible. Also, objects singularly produced from commercially available slip cast molds are not eligible, meaning that if the object is lifted directly from the mold, cleaned, fired and glazed, then it is not eligible.  Slip cast objects that have been altered, combined with other slip cast objects and/or handmade pieces are eligible.  Evidence of creative license, must be present.  Final eligibility will be at the discretion of the juror.

Entry fee and registration: There is a non-refundable registration fee of $65.00 per school. Please complete the enclosed registration form and mail it along with your $65.00 check payable to Northern Burlington Clay In Mind. Register early. Your check (not purchase order) must be received no later than March 1, 2015.

Juror: Wynn Bauer, Gallery Assistant, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA; and co-owner of FELT + FAT, LLC, ceramic production. Wynn's passion for ceramics started when he was four taking classes at local art centers in his hometown in Chester County. that passion intensified during buying trips to Asia for his family's import business where he witnessed a rich ceramic history. After studying architecture for a year at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI, he listened to his heart and transferred into the ceramics department and graduated with a BFA. Shortly after he received a scholarship to live in Jingdezhen, China and study, immersed in the "porcelain capitol of the world", before returning to Pennsylvania and discovering The Clay Studio in 2010. Since then, ceramics has become his life, producing, teaching, selling, and continuously learning more.

Juror’s Statement: “This contest seeks to promote excellence in ceramic achievement among high school students in New Jersey, while at the same time demonstrating the diversity of works being created in this media. Therefore, it is open to all original works whose primary medium is

ceramic, ranging from functional to sculptural. Although craftsmanship will undoubtedly play a significant role in the selection of the prizes, pieces will be judged ultimately on artistic merit and creativity. Recognizing all jurying is subjective, the work will be judged on technical competence, artistic merit, and creativity.”

Awards: At the discretion of the judge a number of pieces will be selected as outstanding and will be included in a special exhibit, May 1-9, 2015 at The Clay Studio, Philadelphia. (Typically, eight students are selected for 1st place and twelve are selected for 2nd place). A closing reception for these winning students, their families, art teachers, and administrators will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2015, 2:00-3:00pm at The Clay Studio. Students and art teachers must be present for the entire reception and must remove student artwork at 3:00pm. All winners will receive ribbons, and certificates/plaques. Participating art teachers will receive 6 professional development hours. All participating teachers will be invited to participate in a workshop given by a renowned ceramic artist on April 18th during the jurying of Clay In Mind and take away techniques to use in his/her classroom. The workshop will be given at Northern Burlington High School in room 209. At the time of this mailing we are involved in a broad search of an artist who will provide all teachers with a creative professional development opportunity in ceramics! Please look for a follow up communication from me regarding the artist and exact time (This workshop replaces the workshop for winning students and their teachers held in the summer. However, all other prizes remain the same).

Transporting entries to NBCRHS is the responsibility of the individual art teacher. Art teachers will be assigned an exhibit area and will be responsible for setting up their students’ artwork by 9:00am, April 18th. Doors will open at 8:30am. Entry forms will be used as the exhibit label after the jurying takes place. Art teachers will receive exhibit labels and an exhibit sticker to affix to the piece for blind jurying in the mail prior to the exhibit date. Please box each entry SEPARATELY using suitable packing for transporting. Pack the piece deep within the box safely, so that no area of the artwork is near the perimeter of the box, especially the top. This is necessary in the event that the boxes need to be stacked when storing/transporting. Winning entries will be retained in their original packaging for exhibit at The Clay Studio and all artwork is to be collected by the individual student/art teacher at the end of the closing reception (3:00pm) on May 9, 2015, at The Clay Studio, Philadelphia.

Please note: Although every measure will be taken to insure the safety of the artwork while on exhibit at NBC, and while being transported to and exhibited at the Clay Studio, NBC, The Clay Studio, and/or any person assisting with this exhibition are not insured for theft, loss, or damage and therefore will not be held responsible for any monetary reimbursement. Parental release forms and waivers will be required and will be mailed to the sponsoring art teacher (along with exhibit labels) in March, 2015.

Questions: Julia Kirchner, Northern Burlington County Regional High School, 160 Mansfield Road East, Columbus, NJ Email: jkirchner@nburlington.com Phone: (609) -298 -3900

Directions to NBC

Northern Burlington County Regional High School160 Mansfield Rd. EastColumbus, NJ 08022

(NOT Burlington City or Burlington Township H.S.)

From North JerseyTake the NJ Turnpike South to Exit 7. After exiting the turnpike, proceed South on Route 206 approximately 2.3 miles. Make left onto White Pine Rd. and follow to fork in the road. Take right hand fork (North Island Rd) and follow to Mansfield Rd. East. Make a left onto Mansfield Road East. The school will be on the left side of Mansfield Rd East.

From PennsylvaniaTake the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the New Jersey Turnpike. Head North to Exit 7. After exiting turnpike, proceed south on Route 206 approximately 2.3 miles. Make left onto White Pine Rd. and follow to fork in the road. Take right hand fork (North Island Rd) and follow to Mansfield Rd. East. Make left onto Mansfield Road East. The school will be on the left side of Mansfield Rd East

From South JerseyVia 206 - Proceed North on Route 206. Approximately 2 miles after passing Columbus Farmer's Market (on your left) follow right hand exit Rd (Atlantic Ave.) to traffic light. Make a right onto East Main St. and follow to next intersection (Island Rd.). Make a left onto Island Rd. and follow to Mansfield Rd. East. Turn Right onto Mansfield Rd. East. The school will be on the left side of Mansfield Rd East.

Via 68 - Proceed North on Route 68 past Mansfield Rd. East. Make a left at White Pine Rd. Follow White Pine to North Island Rd. Make a sharp left onto North Island Rd. and follow to Mansfield Rd. East. Make a left onto Mansfield Rd. East. The school will be on the left side of Mansfield Rd East.

Via 295 - Proceed North on Route 295 and take Exit 52 Columbus. Proceed east on County Route 656. After passing straight through the first stoplight, County Route656 changes into County Route 543. Continue on 543. After traveling approximately 2.4 miles from Exit 52 you will reach the traffic light in the center of Columbus. Proceed straight until the next intersection (Island Rd.) Make a left onto Island Rd. and follow to Mansfield Rd. East. Turn Right onto Mansfield Rd. East. The school will be on the left side of Mansfield Rd East

Via the NJ Turnpike - Take the NJ Turnpike north to Exit 7. After exiting the turnpike, proceed south on Route 206 approximately 2.3 miles. Make left onto White Pine Rd. and follow to fork in the road. Take right hand fork (North Island Rd) and follow to Mansfield Rd. East. Make left onto Mansfield Road East. The school will be on the left side of Mansfield Rd.

(Also, check www.mapquest.com for door-to-door directions.)