366: Wendy Gers on curatorial activism

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an
interview with curator and scholar Wendy Gers. She has curated
numerous international exhibitions including the First Central
China International Ceramics Biennale in 2016 and the Taiwan
Ceramics Biennale in 2014. In our interview we talk about the
dynamics of curating, the award-winning exhibition Post
Colonialism?, and how ceramic studios might join the Green
movement by applying best practices for environmental management.
To see examples of her curation visit www.wendygers.org.  


 


On today’s Amaco Community Corkboard we have Savannah Clay
Community’s SIP cup show. Artists are invited to submit up to
three drinking vessels to be juried by Renee Lopresti for their
annual cup show. This year’s exhibition is taking place
all-online and the deadline for submissions is midnight EST on
March 31st, 2021. For more information visit
www.savannahclaycommunity.com.


 


I want to give a shout out to KC Clay Guild for sponsoring this
episode of the podcast. KC Clay Guild has been supporting ceramic
artists and providing a space to explore clay in Kansas City,
Missouri since 1988. The guild is accepting applications for
their Artist-in-Residence Program until April 15th. This program
is open to anyone who is looking to jump start their ceramics
career. The guild has been upgrading their already well-equipped
studio and will be adding a new Blaauw Gas kiln in 2021. Benefits
include a private studio space, free firing, opportunities to
teach, and an annual stipend. Check out www.kcclayguild.org/AIR
to learn more.