Call for entry:OPA/Hokkaido Exchange ExhibitionSapporo, Japan June 23 - July 16, 2018

The Hokkaido Pottery Society has once again invited the OPA to exhibit 30 pieces to be included in their 2018 exhibit at the Sapporo Contemporary Art Museum, Sapporo, Japan. This is part of a cultural exchange program that started in 2008, when the OPA invited members of the HPS to exhibit at Ceramic Showcase. This will be our third exhibit with the HPS in Sapporo.

“Rooted in Clay- Ceramics from the Pacific Northwest”The Hokkaido Pottery Society in Sapporo, Japan has invited the OPA to exhibit 30 pieces alongside works by the HPS in their coming 2018 exhibition.  The exhibit will be held in the Sapporo Museum of Contemporary Art within the Sapporo Art Park

This will be an exhibit that showcases masterful works reflecting the breadth and scope of our membership and ceramics in the Pacific Northwest.

Details:• NEW DEADLINE: JAN 7th, 2017• 30 pieces will be selected by jurors Brett Binford, Donna Cole, and Wally Schwab• Submit up to three digital images of three individual ceramic pieces. Must be images of

actual artwork that would be exhibited in Sapporo• $30 application fee• Artists are NOT required to travel to Japan• Any OPA member may travel to Japan even if they will not have work in the show. You can

participate in group tours and events.• Participating artists will have image of artwork, headshot and brief bio included with exhibition

catalog. All participants will receive a copy of the catalogue.• Brief bio due with application.

Museum of Contemporary Art where the OPA/ HPS exhibit will be.

A View of the Sapporo Art Park. Visit http://www.sapporo.travel/?lang=en to learn more.

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSImportant Dates:Application Deadline: January 7th, 2018-Apply with images of actual work to be sent to Japan, not images that represent your work.-Include brief bio with application, to be included in catalogue, if accepted.Notification of acceptance: Jan 14, 2018Artwork delivered to Jeanne Henry by: Jan 19th at the general meeting at the MAC, or hand delivered by Jan 21st.January 21st. 3 pm. There is a meeting at Jeanne Henry’s home at 3 pm for those who wish to learn more about traveling to Japan.January 21st 6pm, there is a meeting at Jeanne Henry’s home about the exhibition, peace pole project, OPA installations, and other related projects.Head-shots taken for catalogue: March 9 General Meeting (Cost of head-shot photos will be paid by OPA if done at this meeting.) Please Come!

Artwork & Shipping Info:• Artwork must be less than 18” x 18” to fit on gallery pedestals. Height is not restricted.• OPA has pieces priced to fit into 18” x 18” x 18” square box, disassembled. If your piece

exceeds 18” in height, and you will need a bigger box, contact Natalie Warrens (info below) to discuss shipping options. Additional fee’s may apply, but we will do our best to work with sizes.

• Wall pieces may be entered into the show. Wall piece size limit is 39” x 19” Weight limit: 44lbs. We will do our best to pack large wall pieces in without additional cost.

• OPA hopes to receive grants to pay for shipping work to Hokkaido. It is artists responsibility to ship unsold work back home, or pay shipping to contacts in Japan. If you do not want to ship your work, donating your work to HPS is a possibility. Shipping fees could be up to $100 or more to ship artwork home, depending on size.

• Contact Natalie Warrens, nw2x@comcast.net with questions about height and shipping.

Apply ONLINE by Jan 7th, 2018 https://oregonpotters.wildapricot.org/event-2635839 and email images to: rebeccafclark@me.com.Application Fee: $30

Application and Images:

1. Images must be of actual work to be sent to Japan2. You may submit up to three digital images (saved as JPEGS) of three individual ceramic

pieces. You may also include UP TO THREE ADDITIONAL close-up/detail images, for a total of six images.

3. Image file size must be less than 1.8 MBs.4. Fill out online application and then email images

to rebeccafclark@me.com, along with the following info:

Please label your images: LastNameFirstInitial#. (Ex. ClarkB1, ClarkB2, etc).For Each Piece List:

-Image Name (ex. ClarkB1)-Title of piece-Dimensions of Piece-Firing Method-Sales Price

Important Details About Packing and Delivering Artwork:

- Accepted pieces MUST BE DELIVERED (UPS no later than January 19 or in person no later than January 21) to Jeanne Henry 3290 SE Harrison, Portland, OR 97214. Details will be included in acceptance letters. *Jeanne lives in SE Portland not Milwaukie

- Work should be packaged for shipping. The box must be 18” square or less. OPA will double box your piece for shipping.

- For ease in unpacking the piece, please; VERY LITTLE or NO TAPE. Your work will be unpacked to be photographed, and then re-packed for shipping.

- Your artwork will be reviewed by the jury committee to ensure structural integrity and craftsmanship. If your piece is deemed unfit to be exhibited, you will lose your spot in the exhibit and an alternate piece from another artist will be selected in its place.

- Artwork will not be covered by OPA insurance once it is dropped off, until it is shipped to Hokkaido. Please print and sign waver stating that you understand and agree that OPA may handle your work for photography, delivery, and shipping.

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Please print, sign and attach the following upon delivery of accepted artwork:

OPA insurance waver: As a participant in the Hokkaido/OPA Exchange exhibition in Sapporo, Japan, organized by the Oregon Potters Association (OPA), I agree to the following:

1. While my artwork is in the care of the Hokkaido/OPA exchange committee, after delivery to Jeanne Henry’s, my artwork is not covered under OPA insurance. The committee has my permission to handle my artwork for verification, photography, delivery, packing, and shipping.

2. I have packed my artwork securely and included quality packing materials to the best of my ability, to ensure its safe transport.

3. I will label the outside of my box with my name, title of piece, and dimensions of piece.The HPS/OPA exhibit committee’s promise to you is that we will handle each parcel with care and ensure that artwork is stored in a secure location. Pieces will be insured during shipping. Insurance coverage, if any, while at the Museum is TBA 

____________________________________________ ___________________________Signature Date

****Travel information for those who plan to travel****Traveling to Japan is not required to exhibit your work if accepted.

All OPA members are invited to travel and participate, whether or not you are exhibiting work there.

Exhibit and Travel Dates:OPA group travel arrive in Hokkaido: June 18 ,2018Deliver, unpack and set-up show: June 19, 2018Opening Ceremony/Welcome Party for OPA: June 22Exhibition Opens: June 23 - July 16Keynote Speech by Kanji Kaneko: June 23Other events (presentations, demonstrations, gallery talks) Scheduled: June 23 - July 8Bus tour courtesy of museum and HPS: June 26 Proposed trip to Mashiko: June 28 - June 30 or July 1 Possible OPA booth at a pottery show (300 potters) in Ebetsu, outside Sapporo if enough potters decide to extend their stay: July 14-15 HPS and Museum Staff will take down show at end of exhibit July 17 (and eve of July 16)Additional info:From September thru March - Concrete plans, reservations, and important decisions will be made at the upcoming Hokkaido meetings. Come if at all interested in travel and events! Travelers are asked to bring the following:

1. 5 Small items for the museum gift-shop2. Small items you can give away as gifts3. More info TBA

Next Hokkaido Meetings: January 21st. 3 pm. There is a meeting at Jeanne Henry’s home at 3 pm for those who wish to learn more about traveling to Japan.January 21st 6pm, there is a meeting at Jeanne Henry’s home about the exhibition, peace pole project, OPA installations, and other related projects.