Welcome to the AMACO/Brent Artist Exchange - Links

Below are some links to websites of artists and other users of AMACO products, distributors and other related websites.
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Brickyard Ceramics and Crafts - http://www.brickyardceramics.com
Brickyard Ceramics and Crafts offer a wide range of AMACO products aswell as other ceramic materials.

FindArtInfo.com - http://www.findartinfo.com
FindArtInfo.com contains price info on all sorts of art – oil paintings, etchings, engravings, watercolors, drawings, sculptures and much more – ranging from Old Masters to Contemporary Art.

Clay 4U - http://www.clay4u.com
Categorized resource directory for everything about clay.

theArtsweb.com - http://www.theartsweb.com/index.htm
Art showcase, sale, events calendar, e-newsletter, monthly featured artists, education, children's pages, etc.

Art School Directory - http://www.artschoolsolutions.info
A one stop resource for all your art school needs.

Dodero Studio Ceramics - http://www.doderostudioceramics.com
-Raku Pottery & Decorative Ceramic -Sold Wholesale and Retail

Pinn-Stitch.com - http://www.pinn-stitch.com/default.asp
Art and Technology Company Limited, manufacturer and distributor of famous PINN (registered trade mark) cross stitch and needlecraft kits, established the company since 1992 in Chiang Mai, THAILAND. PINN has been one of Thailand's best kept secrets for nine years, now we are achieving international recognition for the superb cross stitch and needlecraft kits.

Artcourses.co.uk - http://www.artcourses.co.uk/index.htm
the easy way to find part-time classes, workshops and painting holidays

Autumn Gallery Handmade Jewelry - http://www.autumngallery.net/index.html
Our Collection AutumnGalleryJewelry.com exhibits unique artist made jewelry pieces in classic and contemporary styles. Our collection is a variety of exclusive one of a kind and limited edition pieces, handcrafted in both sterling silver and gold. We offer a wide array of both gemstone and plain metal designs for woman and men, from gallery showcase works, to subtle accent jewelry wear.

Workshop Wonders - http://www.workshopwonders.com/
We specialize in ceramics, including CERAMIC TILE DESIGNS and CERAMIC SCULPTURES.

Ceramic Arts & Crafts Limited - http://www.ceramicarts.com/index.html
Ceramic Arts specializes in ceramic and pottery. Ceramic Arts offers ceramic bisque, ceramic kilns, ceramic training, setting up and servicing paint bar pottery studios, home studios, finishware producers, institution and schools.

ArtistsOnline.biz - http://artistsonline.biz/ceramics/ceramic_resources.htm
ArtistsOnline.biz, a guide to art and artist information on the Web, is designed to bring together those who love art with those who create it and to provide an affordable means for artists to promote their work.

Clay Art Web Guide - http://ClayArtWebGuide.com
Your gateway for ceramic and pottery information on the Web.

Arte Designs Handcrafted Jewelry - http://www.artedesigns.com/
Unique handmade jewelry, pendant watches with gem stones, and bridal jewelry sets. Everything is under 100 dollars. Handmade jewelry you'll love to wear.

ARTmine.com - http://www.art-mine.com/artmine/default.aspx
Art-Mine.com is one of the most comprehensive contemporary fine art resources available worldwide. Art-Mine.com provides contemporary art for sale to collectors, consultants, architects and interior designers, providing an opportunity to view and purchase fine art for their art projects. Whether it’s for the office, or art for the home, our online art gallery includes modern art, impressionist art, landscape art, fantasy art, wildlife art, pop art, abstract art, expressionist art and more. All of the work is original art by mid-level, well-established and emerging artists.

Paul Andrew Wandless - http://studio3artcompany.com
Artist website with gallery and workshop information. Work features low temperature paper clay sculpture and image transfer work. AMACO underglazes, majolica and low fire glazes are used with his custom made glazes.

Bracker's Good Earth Clays - http://www.brackers.com
We stock all AMACO glazes and offer great discounts. We also stock Brent wheels and equipment and can special order anything in the AMACO catalog that we don't have in stock. We also offer kiln and wheel repair services, workshops and more. Plus we give free and ACCURATE advice. Family owned and operated since 1982!

Online Stores Marketing - http://www.online-stores-marketing.com
Finding online stores made easy.

INTERNATIONAL CUP COMPETITION - http://www.theclaystudioofmissoula.org
Open to ceramic artists throughout the world. Jurors: Richard Notkin and Rick Newby. ; Dates: 22 June - 22 July 2006; Hours: unknown. Contact: Jayson Lawfer; Address: The Clay Studio of Missoula, 910 Dickens Street, Missoula MT 59802; Telephone: 406-543-0509; Email: info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org; Surf: http://www.theclaystudioofmissoula.org. Deadline: 20 April 2006

Clay? - http://www.kirklandartscenter.org
Clay?, an international ceramic exhibition open to ceramic and ceramic/mixed-media entries. Juried by artists and University of Washington Professors Jamie Walker, Akio Takamori and Doug Jeck. Dates: 9 June - 29 July 2006.

Houston Core - http://core.mfah.org/
The Glassell School of Art, Houston Museum of Fine Arts, Core Program awards one or two year residencies to visual artists who have completed their training but not yet developed a professional career.

Global Arts Village - http://www.globalartsvillage.org
Global Arts Village is an emerging international residential art center in New Delhi, India, offering 45 and 90 day residency programs to emerging, mid-career and established artists in visual and performing arts. Also, there are opportunities for curators, visual art coordinators, grant writers, chefs/culinary artists, performing arts coordinator, organic farmers, and organization developers. Full and partial fellowships available.

BYRDCLIFFE ARTS COLONY - http://www.woodstockguild.org/byrdcliffe.htm
One to five month residencies available from May to October for emerging ceramic artists at this historic arts colony in Woodstock NY. Teaching and Exhibition Possibilities. Private studio and housing.

TERRA INCOGNITO RESIDENCY - http://www.terraincognitostudios.com
At Terra Incognito we are committed to increasing the awareness and appreciation of the ceramic arts. We have a particular affinity to artists exploring the ceramic vessel, either literally or metaphorically. Space, firings, and stipend in exchange for teaching and work. Length of residency: 9 - 12 months.

TRADE SKILLS - http://www.ez2.net/dorland
Trade skill (carpentry, groundskeeping, computer operation, archiving, etc.) for residency in rustic setting (no electricity).

EST NORDE EST - http://www.estnordest.org/
Residency for artists and curators in well equiped studios.

SANTA FE - http://www.sfai.org/applications.html
One to three month residencies for atists in Sante Fe.

MISSOULA RESIDENCY PROGRAM - http://www.theclaystudioofmissoula.org
Two to eight week residencies.

HOUSTON CRAFT RESIDENCY PROGRAM - http://www.crafthouston.org/
Three to twelve month residency for emerging, mid-career and established artists working in craft media. No fee. Equiped studio, $400/mo stipend.

HIDDEN VALLEY - http://www.artfolio.com/
Two month residencies on 10 acres of organic gardens and orchards. Sponsors and scholarships available.

CONTEMPORARY/EXPERIMENTAL ARTISTS - http://www.pica.org/
2 - 4 week residency relating to community. No fee. Room, studio, travel, small stipend, equipment provided as necessary.

POUCH COVE - http://www.pouchcove.org/
For over a decade the Pouch Cove Foundation has hosted visual artists from across Canada and around the world.

ROME PRIZE FELLOWSHIPS - http://www.aarome.org/
The Academy's Rome Prize winners comprise a resident community of roughly 75 people who have the opportunity to foster their work through exchanges with Italian and European artists and scholars.

EXPLORATORIUM - http://www.exploratorium.edu/about/air.html
Residencies for artists doing work that can augment large-scale thematically based exhibitions.

GUATEMALA - http://www.nebf.org/
The New England Biolabs Foundation has a pilot project called ArtCorps. This project places volunteer artists with a non-profit organization in developing countries.

MATTRESS FACTORY - http://www.mattress.org/
Each year, new site-specific installations are created in residency and are presented to the public. Residencies range from one week to two months. The artists determine the specific length of time they will work there, and the schedule is designed to provide maximum on-site staff support for each artist.

Banff Centre for the Arts - http://www.banffcentre.ca/
The Banff Centre for the Arts accepts proposals for residencies in multiple areas, including self-directed, creative, summer studio, thematic, and others. Notification occurs within six to eight weeks of application.

RESIDE & CREATE - http://www.vcca.com/
The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) offers year-round residencies of two weeks to two months for visual artists, writers, and composers.

INTERNATIONAL CERAMIC RESEARCH CENTER - DENMARK - http://www.ceramic.dk
The Center has an extensive workshop calendar and an artist in residence program.

BOGLIASCO FELLOWSHIPS - http://www.liguriastudycenter.org/english/home.cfm
Four to six week residencies on Italian Rivera for advanced creative work.

WEIR FARM A.I.R. - http://www.nps.gov/wefa/home.htm
Weir Farm, designated a National Historic site, is the location of this Artist-in-Residence program, which provides housing, studio space, and $500/month (prorated for less time) for one artist at a time. Residencies last 2 weeks to 1 month.

JENTEL - http://www.jentelarts.org/
An environment where artists and writers may dedicate themselves to their work. Communal spaces as well as private accommodations are available. Any artist or writer over 25 residing in the U.S. is eligible.

YADDO - http://www.yaddo.org/
Residencies for artists or teams of 2-3 in the following media: choreography, film, literature, musical composition, painting, performance art, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video.

VERMONT STUDIO CENTER - http://www.vermontstudiocenter.org/
Four week residency fellowships.

WATERSHED RESIDENCY - http://www.watershedceramics.org/
Oh, for the love of Maine. See the website for a full listing of opportunities.

HAYSTACK - http://www.haystack-mtn.org/
The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts has its summer residency schedule on the web.

CLAY STUDIO RESIDENCY - http://www.theclaystudio.org/
The Evelyn Shapiro Foundation provides for a one year residency at the Clay Studio, Philadelphia, September thru August. Monthly stipend of $500.

OREGON COLLEGE OF ART AND CRAFT - http://www.ocac.edu
Two 16-week residencies each semester for emerging fine craft artists. Housing, studio, stipend, et cetera.

MACDOWELL COLONY - http://www.macdowellcolony.org
One to eight week residencies.

A.I.R. VALLAURIS RESIDENCY - http://www.air-vallauris.org
Each artist has an individual apartment and access to the studios.

THE BEMIS CENTER - http://www.bemiscenter.org/
Residencies of two to six months. Studio/living space, 10,000 sq. ft. fabrication facility equipped for steel and woodworking, access to printmaking/photography facilities, digital video camera, video editing facility and individual monthly stipends of $500-$1,000.

ROYAL ACADEMY RESIDENCY - http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/
One year residency at the Royal Academy, England, for U.S. citizens. Full cost of fees, studio, exhibition. Winter residencies available as well as events all year.

CLAY ART CENTER - http://www.clayartcenter.org/
Twelve months residency in an active community clay facility. Private studio space and free firings. Opportunity to teach. Solo show.

FALL IN GEORGIA - http://www.hambidge.org/
Two to eight week residencies, September through December.

MCCOLL CENTER FOR VISUAL ART - http://www.mccollcenter.org
3 Month Fall and Winter sessions. Private studios, $2,000 materials budget, $3,300 stipend, and 24-hour access to fully-equipped metal and wood shops, media lab, darkroom, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramic studios. Paid travel and condominiums for out-of-state artists.

BALLAGIO CENTER ITALY - http://www.rockfound.org/
2 week to 1 month residency in Italy for individuals or multidisciplinary or multicultural teams. No fee. Room and board, studio; financial aid available for plane fare and $500 stipend.

ARMORY ART CENTER - http://www.armoryart.org
Nine to twelve month residency. Stipend, studio, firings, teaching and exhibition. Responibilities include clay and glaze mixing, kiln loading, firing, maintanence and general studio work.

MISSOURI RIVER - http://www.khncenterforthearts.org/
Two to eight week residency in modern site along Missouri River. Studio, apartment, facilities; additional stipend for working in schools/community.

CUB CREEK - http://www.cubcreek.org/
Year long residency in ceramic art. Six positions available.

TAIPEI - http://www.tav.tcg.gov.twg/
Two to three month residency in Taipei, Taiwan.

FINLAND - http://www.svof.fi/artstundars
Two to six month residency in Finland between February and July.

KOHLER - http://www.jmkac.org
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center artist-in-residence program provides artists worldwide with access to the plumbingware firm, Kohler Co., through two to six-month residencies. Artists-in-residence are provided with studio space in the factory which is accessible to them 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

EUROPEAN CERAMICS WORK CENTRE - http://www.ekwc.nl
Three month residencies for visual artists, designers, and architects working in clay, even for the first time.

STUDIO FOR CREATIVE INQUIRY - http://www.cmu.edu/studio/
One-year residencies to artists working in a variety of disciplines. $30,000 plus benefits.

HIGH PLAINS NEW MEXICO - http://www.rair.org
One year residency in the high plains of New Mexico.

RESIDENCY REDUX - http://www.reduxstudios.org
Propose a project that can be completed in 4 to 8 weeks. Stipend. 24 hour access to studio.

WOMEN'S STUDIO WORKSHOP - http://www.wsworkshop.org
WSW offers year-round residencies and fellowships to artists seeking uninterrupted studio time from 2 to 6 weeks with housing included. The Chili Bowl Fellowship (January - February) is designed specifically for young women artists interested in functional ceramics.

SCULPTURE SPACE - http://www.sculpturespace.org
Artists are provided with the space, equipment, technical assistance, and specialized resources.

ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS COMMUNITIES - http://www.artistcommunities.org/
The Alliance of Artists Communities lists residency opportunities for all types of artists.

Great Bay Pottery - http://www.greatbaypottery.com
Great Bay Pottery offers functional pottery which has been created by a talented group of skilled potters and decorators. Each piece is hand made and individually glazed before its final kiln firing. This handmade process results in slight variations in color and size, which makes each piece a unique addition to your collection.

Brandi's Creations & Craft Supplies - http://www.brandiscreations.com
One-stop shopping for polymer clay artists. We carry a wide variety of premium polymer clays, as well as any tool or accessory product you may need, including Bead Baking Racks, AMACO Pasta Machines, Bead Rollers, Craft Ovens, FIMO® Polymer Clay, templates, cane slicers, project books, molds and more. We even have a tutorials section! templates, cane slicers, pasta machines, bead baking racks, cane reducing tools, project books, molds and we even have tutorials!

Art Supplies Wholesale - http://www.allartsupplies.com
Art Supplies Wholesale offers a wide range of AMACO products and other ceremic supplies and materials at wholesale prices. We also offer a huge selection of major brand art materials at wholesale prices. Orders shipped within 48 hours. Serving artists, schools, museums and the public for over 20 years!

Museum of Cultural Arts, Houston - http://www.mocah.org/
The Museum Of Cultural Arts, Houston (MOCAH)is a cultural arts organization co-founded in 2000 by artists, Reginald and Rhonda Adams. The evolution of MOCAH began from the founders’ vision to create an arts institution without walls, an organization that will go to the people who are unable to come to MOCAH.

Latta's - http://www.lattas.com
Inspiration for Education since 1931 Our 75th Anniversary! The most complete collection of school supplies, educational resources, teaching materials, classroom supplies for educators, parents, students and children.

Princess J Creations Decorative Arts Studio - http://www.princessjcreations.com
A decorative arts studio located in Ottawa, Canada offering art classes in Genesis Heat-Set Oils, folk art and decorative painting, pen and ink, watercolours and more! Beginner students are welcomed! We offer a complete range of supplies for the artist including full line of Genesis products, patterns, brushes, pen/ink products, surfaces and more. Visit us today and let us help you in your own artistic journey!

ARTtalk.com - http://www.arttalk.com
ARTtalk is a monthly eight-page newsletter available online and FREE-OF-CHARGE from participating Art Material Retailers in the U.S., Canada and Bermuda. Each month you’ll find informative articles that deal with a variety of subjects such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, matting and framing, arts and crafts, and more. These explain various techniques—how to work and paint with watercolor, oils or acrylics; how to use pastels or pen and ink; how to work with different surfaces/grounds; how to paint with the airbrush and compatible materials; how to use projectors/light boxes in your work and more. You’ll also find information on artists and art history, current events and art world news, competitions and workshops, and a bi-monthly “Kids’ Korner.” Subjects vary each month. (Established 1990)