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TRAFFIC / EXPOSURE

In our first year we have received over 16,000 visitors, and
over 40,000 during our second year.
Sitemeter.com's site traffic report services indicate that
based on site traffic during last month, there will
be more than 5000 visits and over 50,000 actual page views
each month, and growing.  ceramicsculpture.com continues an intense effort to maintain its top-rated web search ranking worldwide with links, listings, and indexing with:

- all major search engines
- ceramic directories
- ceramic associations
- universities
- museums
- galleries
- artists



FRESH

Periodic additions of new artists and artwork keep the
galleries fresh for our increasing number of return visitors.
Plans for keeping our website the #1 internet ceramic
gallery and resource include:

- 360 degree rotation image viewing
- instructional digital video clips
- "live online" question and answer chat with the artists
- exposure via conventions, expositions, and other major events
- online auctions of select works
- on-site ceramic classifieds
- educational and informative content
- magazine advertising



OVERVIEW

Our new format will encompass four levels of achievement

1. Masters Wing....Acknowledged leaders in their field with 20
or more years of experience. Recognized for national or international
exhibitions, having major publications, with works in public and
museum collections.

2. Sculptors Space....Professional sculptors with 10 or more
years of experience and current gallery affiliation. A background
of national or international exhibitions, notable publications,
and works in public or museum collections.

3. e-Annex....Select emerging artists over 25 years old, with or
without gallery representation, having state or regional exhibition
credentials.

4. Students @ clay.edu....Student showcase for graduate students, undergraduate students, and independent young artists.
No age limits.




FEATURES

The following is a list of gallery features included at
each level. To view an example, click-on or copy and paste
into your browser, the link address provided at each level.

1. Masters Wing ..... Acknowledged Leaders

- display up to 30 works ( 3 reserved exclusive)
- b/w portrait and/or studio image
- multiple galleries (sculpture, vessels, other media, etc.)
- resume / profile
- exhibit and workshop schedule
- special postings (publications, press, video)
- advertising (print, internet, mass e-mail)
- artist statement (optional)
- one year - fee options available to qualified applicants
- 20% commission on direct sales
  request details via email  masters@ceramicsculpture.com

see example:
http://www.ceramicsculpture.com/Pages-Callas/CallasMain.htm 


2. Sculptors Space ..... Professional Sculptors

- display up to 15 works in one gallery (3 reserved exclusive)
- b/w portrait and/or studio image
- brief history / profile
- resume
- exhibit and workshop schedule
- artist statement (optional)
- one year - US$400
includes: application fee
                 set up fee
                 image processing,
                 maintenance (information updates)
- 20% commission on direct sales

see example:
http://www.ceramicsculpture.com/sculptors/ex.htm  


3. e- Annex ..... Select Emerging Artists

- display 6 works in one gallery
- b/w portrait and/or studio image
- resume (10 select items)
- exhibit schedule
- your contact information
- brief artist statement (25 words, optional)
- brief history / profile (50 words, optional)
- one year - US$300
includes: application fee
                 set up fee
                 image processing
                 maintenance (information updates)
- 20% commission on direct sales

see example:
http://www.ceramicsculpture.com/e-annex/ex.htm



4. Students @ Clay.edu ..... Student Showcase

- display 4 works
- your contact information
- brief artist statement / profile (25 words, optional)
- one year - US$200
includes: application fee
                 set up fee
                 image processing
                 maintenance (information updates)
- 20% commission on direct sales

see example:
http://www.ceramicsculpture.com/students/ex.htm


FREE
APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
DO NOT SEND MONEY
THIS IS A FREE APPLICATION
( PAYMENT WILL BE DUE UPON ACCEPTANCE ) 

In order to maintain our standard of excellence, each applicant's
credentials and work will be reviewed and juried by a panel of
artists from our Masters Wing. Many applicants will be reviewed
but only a select few will be awarded acceptance for representation
in our gallery. Acceptance by a panel of Masters to exhibit in the
ceramicsculpture.com gallery is an honor which places you and your
work in a prestigious position far apart from the hundreds of
other online galleries.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Should you feel your resume, education history,
or general qualifications are less than sufficient for placement
in our gallery, Do not  be deterred from applying. We understand
that there many excellent artists with minimal portfolios
creating superb art. All forms of functional, non-functional, and
installation ceramic art is acceptable.

Your acceptance will ultimately be judged
on the merits of your artwork.

Recommended support material: (typed)
- artist statement (optional)
- resume /  history / profile
- publications / awards
- works in public and/or museum collections
- gallery representation w/contact information
- * all website / homepage URL addresses where your
     work can be viewed *
- students include the name of the school they presently attend

Professional Quality Images
- PREFERRED -digital images on 3.5 disk or 100mb zip disk,
  maximum 450 pixel h X 600 pixel w
- slides
- printed images, actual image size 4 inch X 6 inch or larger
- IMPORTANT- corresponding text list w/descriptions of work
  (include: "title of work", size, date, clay type, glaze description,
   firing method and temperature)

Your contact information: (typed)
- name / age
- home / studio mailing addresses
- day telephone
- evening telephone
- fax
- your e-mail address

Send all of the above information to:
ceramicsculpture.com
PO Box 447
Hackettstown, New Jersey,
USA, 07840

We would prefer to retain your slides on file for duplicating and forwarding
to galleries, event organizers, publications, and potential clients.
They will be returned upon request.

You may send your text application and images via email.
All text may be sent "copied and pasted" into the body of the email,
or as a microsoft "Word" or "Notepad" .txt file.
All images must be sent as a .jpg, jpeg,  file, and all images should not be any larger than 450 pixel height, actual image size. 
Limit 6 images.

PLEASE SEND EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO:  
ceramicsculpture@mail.com 


e-mail notification that you have post mailed your application
material will allow us to prepare your file in advance.
Please e-mail notification to: apply@ceramicsculpture.com