by Carole Epp | Jan 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
FILM – Color and Fire: Defining Moments in Studio Ceramics, 1950-2000
Friday January 15, 2010 from 6pm
Free with admission
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2000, in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name. 50 minutes Color and Fire explores the evolution of 20th century ceramics in interviews with many of the leading figures in the field, including Ruth Duckworth, John Mason, Ron Nagle, Otto Natzler, Richard Shaw, and Betty Woodman. Featuring discussions about Abstract Expressionism, Funk, sculpture, vessels, and the role of ceramics in world art, these interviews provide fascinating glimpses in to the studios, lives, and work of an inspirational group of artists.
Lectures
Engaging talks by artists, authors, critics, professors and more. 
Cynthia Hathaway: Dutch Ceramics and Design
Sunday January 24 at 4 pm
Goldring Lecture Hall
Free
Cynthia Hathaway, a designer with the Dutch collective Droog Design who often uses the strategies of copying and sampling in her work, will discuss how design practice has resurrected ceramics in the Netherlands. Yael Novak: Lecture
Wednesday February 3 at 4 pm
$10 public, $8.50 members, seniors, students (includes admission)
Artist Yael Novak of the Ceramic Artists Association of Israel (CAAI) talks about the artists and themes of the exhibition From the Melting Pot into the Fire: Contemporary Ceramics in Israel. Yael Novak: Tour
Sunday February 7 at 11 am
$10 public, $8.50 members, seniors, students (includes admission)
Join Yael Novak as she leads a tour of the special exhibition From the Melting Pot into the Fire: Contemporary Ceramics in Israel which also includes her work. Susan Collett
Friday April 9 at 6:30 pm
$10 public, $8.50 members, seniors, students (includes admission)
Known for her clay sculptures and extraordinarily rich surfaced pieces, Toronto artist Susan Collett speaks about her work and her master workshop experience in Israel. She will also explore the architecture of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Petra, Jordan and the stratified desert landscape of the Dead Sea.See their website for more info.
Gardiner Museum
111 Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2C7
Tel +1 416.586.8080
Fax +1 416.586.8085
[email protected]
by Carole Epp | Jan 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
bi – 1. a combining form meaning “twice,” “two,” used in the formation of compound words: bifacial; bifarious. Functional: having or serving a utilitarian purpose; capable of serving the purpose for which it was designed: functional architecture; a chair that is functional as well as decorative. The Saskatchewan Craft Council and Traditions Handcraft Gallery are challenging the imagination and creativity of craft people with a bi-functional craft contest and exhibition. We are looking for innovative pieces of craft that serve at least two separate and distinct functions. Cheating is not allowed. For example:
- One function cannot simply be decorative or aesthetic appeal – it is just assumed that the craft object will look good.
- The functions must be distinct – a mug does not serve two functions because it can hold both coffee and tea.
Entries should be delivered to the Traditions Handcraft Gallery (2714 – 13th Avenue, Regina) or the SCC Gallery(813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon) by Friday, March 12, 2010. Entries or digital images of entries that arrive before the deadline may receive extra publicity as part of a “build-up” for the completion. Collaborative entries are welcomed. All entries that meet the bi-functional criteria (or tri-function, etc) will be displayed in Traditions for a two week period, with a “people’s choice” ballot for the best piece. The winner of this people’s choice vote will win a prize of $500 cash, plus a one-day shopping spree at Traditions Handcraft Gallery for up to $500 worth of Saskatchewan’s best Fine Craft. It is desirable (but not mandatory) that entries be “for sale” while the contest is running. A commission of 40% on any sales will be charged by Traditions. For more information contact Amanda at 306.569.0199 ([email protected]) or Mark at 306.653.3616 ext. 27 ([email protected]).
by Carole Epp | Jan 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
Come out this Thursday to hear Nate Prouty talk about his current show at TCS!! Starts at 6pm.
More info here.
139 North Second Street
Philadelphia PA 19106
215-925-3453
by Carole Epp | Jan 11, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Design It By Hand Craft Shows has never been cooler and ‘mass-production’ has never been so boring. Come and see the latest talent in the Canadian craft and design community and learn the stories behind their quirky and unique products. Design It By Hand brings talented artisans together under one roof to showcase and unveil awesome selections of crafts, jewelry and gifts of all kinds. We are sending out a call for artists to participant in this great show.
This years Design It By Hand Craft Show will be taking place on March 19 & 20th, 2010 at the St Albert Inn & Suites – located at 156 St Albert Trail.
Log onto www.designitbyhand.com to register or for further information call (780) 297-7101.
by Carole Epp | Jan 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
CCACA 2010 21st Annual California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art
April 30 – May 2, 2010
This annual conference is the largest professional art function in the region, hosted by the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts. It is a ceramics weekend of over 50 exhibitions, many hands-on clay demonstrations and interactive clay events. The important thing about this weekend is that in two days, visitors can see the biggest collection of student work from over 50 schools, as well as established artists. This grassroots conference and festival will give everyone an opportunity to view work by students of every level of learning and well-known artists. Entering into its 21st year, this event continues to bring the leading national and international ceramic artists to Northern California for a weekend of creative instruction and collaboration. This year the conference showcases lectures and hands-on demonstrations by internationally known sculptors John Mason, Kurt Weiser, Jim Buddy, Jim Romberg, Sylvia Hyman, Darcy Badiali and Michael Bliven. Guangzhen Zhou and Kevin Wallace of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts. Kevin Nierman, artist, teacher, and founder of the Kids N’ Clay Pottery Studio in Berkeley, will also present free hands-on workshops for kids, allowing children of all ages to experiment and interact with clay.Contact: Nancy Resler, 530.756.3938
John Natsoulas Gallery
521 First Street, Davis, CA 95616For more up-to-date information, schedules, and conference registration, please visit www.natsoulas.com.
