by Carole Epp | Jul 21, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS: AUGUST 31, 2010
Official Website Art of Giving are launching the National Art Competition this year with the aim to encourage both established and aspiring artists to take part in an open art competition. The finalists will be given the fantastic opportunity to exhibit their work at one of the world’s most renowned Galleries, the Saatchi Gallery. Artists are invited to submit up to five works of art. Work will be selected by a top judging panel and the submission deadline for the 2010 competition is 31 August 2010. The Art of Giving exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery will be taking place on 7-9 October 2010 and the nominated final shortlist of ten from each category will exhibit their work at this exhibition – both winners of each category and the overall winner will be chosen at the event’s private preview on 7 October 2010, with the winners receiving a cash award, internet exposure and publicity. Art of Giving will be donating a minimum of 10% of the proceeds from the competition entry fees to the Red Cross Disaster Fund. NOTE: Finalists will be exhibiting their work at the Saatchi Gallery event on 7-9 October 2010, and must be available to attend the Art of Giving Exhibition Private Preview at the Saatchi Gallery on 7 October 2010.
by Carole Epp | Jul 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
Mission Ridge Ski Hill, Fort Qu’Appelle
August 20 and 21, 2010
In September of 2009, the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery opened “A Way With Clay” – an exhibition featuring the work of Fort Qu’Appelle potters David Ross and Folmer Hansen. Ross and Hansen opened their pottery in the Fort in 1961 after purchasing The Craft House owned by the Saskatchewan Arts Board; which had offered classes there since 1954. David Ross and Folmer Hansen continued to offer classes for awhile, but eventually moved on to full time pottery production. Their work was a collaboration – Folmer did the wheel work and David the glazing and firing. They became nationally recognized during a show of Canadian Craft in 1967 at Expo in Montreal, at the Government of Canada Pavilion. Tragically, David Ross was killed in a car accident in 1974. Folmer carried on with his work until his health deteriorated to the point where the studio was closed. He still resides in Fort Qu’Appelle.
The Prairie Trails Arts Council, in cooperation with the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery invite Fort Qu’Appelle area residents – and beyond – to ”A Way With Clay” on August 20 and 21 at Mission Ridge Ski Hill. A reception will be held on Friday August 20 at 5:30p.m. and on Saturday, August 21, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., people are asked to bring their favorite Hansen-Ross pieces to Mission Ridge for a “Show and Tell” event. Curator Heather Smith, Ceramic Specialist Julia Krueger and well known Artist David Thauberger will be on hand to talk about the pieces. Folmer will also be there to tell his stories! Folmer Hansen is a local treasure and this event will not only celebrate his work and contribution to Fort Qu’Appelle, but also his 80th birthday!
For further information contact: Bonnie Schaffer 332-4018
by Carole Epp | Jul 20, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
Exhibition Dates: November 4 to 30, 2010
UN-WEDGED seeks contemporary ceramic work, both functional and sculptural, that is exceptional in concept and execution. The use of other media is acceptable as long as ceramics is the principle vehicle of expression. The show is open to all artists living in the United States, Canada and Mexico. All work submitted must have been completed within the last two years. Juror – Andy Nasisse, 2011 Jean Griffith Fellowship recipient, will be jurying the first annual UN-WEDGED ceramic competition and art show. There is a non-refundable $30 per entry fee with two entries maximum. Please make checks or money orders payable to Pottery Northwest. For more information go to http://potterynorthwest.org/unwedged.htm
by Carole Epp | Jul 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
The amazing potter Jim Etzkorn opened his salt firing today to some exquisite results. Hmmm makes me rethink my aversion to salt firing….
Check out more of Jim’s work here on his website.
by Carole Epp | Jul 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
Pru Morrison – New Work
23 July, 2010 – 18 August, 2010
Ray Hughes Gallery
Pru Morrision’s Blog Bum Crane
