Twelfth Annual Cup Show: Form and Function

About the Exhibit.

The Visual & Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast State College presents the Twelfth Annual Cup Show: Form and Function. It is going to be a juried exhibition that explores the idea of the drinking vessel.

Starting November 15th through December 6th, the Twelfth Annual Cup Show: Form and Function will be held in the Amelia Center Main Gallery (Room 112). There is going to be an opening reception for the evening of November 15th starting at 5:00 pm.

The central theme of the show is the function and concept of the drinking vessel. Consequently, including its relation to history, politics, craft, technology, utility, and narrative. Because it is a survey of the wide variety of approaches to contemporary ceramics through the lens of the most intimate and accessible vessel – the cup. The juror for this year is Peter Pincus.

About the Juror.

In reference to the Twelfth Annual Cup Show: “Form and Function flier:

“Peter Pincus Born in Rochester, NY, Peter is a ceramic artist and instructor. Peter received his BFA (2005) and
MFA (2011) in ceramics from Alfred University. He joined the School for American Crafts as Visiting Assistant
Professor in Ceramics in Fall 2014. He is currently the Assistant Professor of Art.

His work can be found in numerous private and public collections including the

• Daum Museum of Contemporary Art
• The Everson Museum, The Museum of Fine Arts
• Houston, ASU Art Museum Ceramics Research Center
• Schien-Joseph International Museum
• The Arkansas Arts Center Museum

In 2017, Peter received the Lewis Comfort Tiffany Award.

Past Exhibits.

Michael Ashley, Wine Cup, earthware

In the past, The Annual Cup shows have brought creativity in the form of a drinking container. From drinking vessels that have an earthy appeal, all the way to some with a hidden message. These cups will make you think about politics and social commentary.

In addition, because it is more than just a cup, but rather what the vessel represents to the author, audiences will see firsthand the hard work that has gone into these exhibition pieces.

Above all, it is the way an artist conveys life, struggles, and the pursuit of art to their audience. Maybe most noteworthy of all is that each artist creates a unique piece. These pieces are able to stand individually, allowing the audience to interpret what they see in these drinking vessels.

Prizes and More.

The winner will receive $100 for Best of Show prize and will be awarded by the juror, Peter Pincus. In addition, the Amelia Center Gallery will receive a commission of 30% on all sales of art.

Amelia Center Gallery reserves the right to photograph works, and use submitted photo materials of accepted
pieces for the purposes of documentation, education, publicity, promotion, and future grant proposals.

Liability.

In reference to the Twelfth Annual Cup Show: “Form and Function flier:

“Every precaution will be taken in handling the work. The Gallery reserves the right not to exhibit work that is
deemed too fragile or not suitably prepared for presentation. The gallery will insure all works for the duration of the show, and return shipping. Artists will be responsible for insuring work in transit to the galley.

Submission of work to this exhibition shall constitute an agreement to conditions set forth in this prospectus and permission to reproduce work for the purposes of documentation, education, publicity, and promotion.”

When and Where.

• When: November 15th- December 6th,
• Location: Amelia Center Main Gallery (Room 112).

The gallery hours:

• Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Admission is free.

For more information about the exhibit, contact Pavel Amromni at pamromin@gulfcoast.edu, or 850-872-3886.

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