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Two ceramic sales opportunities at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)

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Two Sales Opportunities at AMOCA
http://www.ceramicmuseum.org
American Museum of Ceramic Art
340 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 865-3146

Raku: Origins, Impact, and Contemporary Expression
November 11, 2006-January 6, 2007

Pottery Market
Saturday, December 9, 2006, 12 noon-9 p.m.

AMOCA is soliciting work for two special events: first, for inclusion in our expanded Museum Shop during the span of our Raku exhibition, Nov. 11, 06-Jan. 6, 07, and second, for our one-day semi annual pottery market, Dec. 9, 06. We would like to invite you to submit digital samples of your work for consideration.

ELIGIBILITY (Please share this information with fellow ceramists)
Both opportunities are open to all local ceramists, both student and professional. The emphasis for the Pottery Market will be on small to mid-sized pieces, moderately priced (meaning under $500. Our best sellers are under $75.), with wide appeal, classified as either functional (bowls, cups, tea pots, etc.) or decorative (vessels,
masks, tiles, etc.). Pieces for the Museum shop, also moderately priced, must be raku. Non-functional is assumed; however, the pieces should still be described as vessel format or decorative - in other words, marketable to the general public, please.

COMMISSIONS
AMOCA's standard commission rate is 35%. Please take this into account when establishing the sale price. All proceeds go to benefit AMOCA's ceramic art education program. Customer information becomes the property of the museum.

HOW TO ENTER
E-mail images in .jpg format using the format on the following page. The images may be attached or embedded into the email. Image size should be approximately 100kb, or 640 x 480 pixels, or 9" x 6.5" at a 72 dpi resolution. Please send three images that are representative of the work you intend to show. Works that differ significantly from the entry submission may be disqualified.

DEADLINES
Raku: Entry deadline: October 21.
Notification of acceptance (by e-mail): October 28.
Work to be received by: November 4

Market: Entry deadline: Nov.18.
Notification of acceptance (by e-mail): Nov. 25.
Work to be received Friday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday, Dec. 9 by 10 a.m.

RIGHTS
The American Museum of Ceramic Art retains the right to display and reproduce images of work accepted for this exhibition for publicity, promotional, or educational purposes. AMOCA reserves the right to reject works deemed inappropriate for any reason. Please note, individual works are not covered by insurance.

VENUE DESCRIPTIONS:
Raku: Work accepted for exhibit will be displayed along the hallway at the rear of the museum, some in cabinets; some not, or on open stair-step displays on the north wall of the museum. There is room to hang some work.

Market: Work accepted for exhibit will be displayed along the museum's outdoor paseo. Tables and table covers will be provided. Volunteers will set up and sell the works. The Market will begin at noon with a juried competition, followed immediately by a ribbon award ceremony. In anticipation of the Saturday evening Art Walk audience,
AMOCA will stay open until 9 p.m. Based on the nature and price range of your work, you will be asked to bring anywhere from 6 to 36 pieces. You (or your representative) must hand deliver the work Friday, Dec.
8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday, Dec. 9 before 10 a.m. If you would like to volunteer on the day of the market, please indicate your interest and the times you will be available in your e-mailed entry to us. If you are accepted, you will receive detailed instructions on how
to inventory and price your items.

SAMPLE E-MAIL:
TO: frontdesk@ceramicmuseum.org
FROM: (YOU)

SUBJECT: Raku Entry or Pottery Market Entry + YOUR NAME

BODY OF EMAIL:

Name: Susan Ann Smith
Primary Phone: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
Alternate Phone: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
Address: XXX 1st Street Pomona CA 91766

Description of Images: SASmith1.jpg - blue vessel with black interior
approximately 6 X 5 in. high.
SASmith2.jpg - Raku Vase with pierced body.
SASmith3.jpg - Functional tea set

Prices / Price range of work: SASmith1.jpg (PRICE)
SASmith2.jpg (PRICE)
SASmith3.jpg (PRICE)

Indicate if you would like to volunteer to assist with either venue.

GUIDELINES:
Email items to frontdesk@ceramicmuseum.org
Be sure your subject line indicates the applicable venue, either Raku or Market. Include your name in the subject line. Please show images that represent the style of work that you do, not just individual pieces for sale.
Please include no more than 3 images.
Please name your images with your First initial, Middle initial, Last name and image number. (Example: for Susan Ann Smith the file name would be SASmith1.jpg.)
Images must by in .jpg format. Size must be around 100kb per image, approximately 640 x 480 pixels, or be approximately 9" x 6.5" at a 72 dpi resolution. Either Attached or images placed in the body (embedded) are acceptable.

Failure to follow these guidelines or incomplete information may forfeit your entry.