American Craft Essay Contest

by | Aug 15, 2010 | Uncategorized

Just Tell Us
WHY AMERICAN CRAFT IS IMPORTANT

Contest Rules

  • Tell us Why American Craft is Important in 500 words of less
  • Deadline is October 30, 2010
  • You must include the following:
    • Your name
    • Mailing address
    • Phone Number
    • Email Address
    • Your favorite craft retailer or artist’s studio (include city and state)
  • Prize is $500 gift certificate to your favorite Craft Retailer.
  • Either mail your entry to:
    • American Craft Week
    • 1530 East Boulevard
    • Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Or email it to [email protected]
  • Look for the winning entry at AmericanCraftWeek.com in December
  • Members of the CRAFT Board and their immediate families are not eligible

Website

Ceramic Patchwork Installation

by | Aug 14, 2010 | Uncategorized

16th August, 2010

Part of august craft month

Relating craft to the ethos of the Slow Movement – a reconnection to self, materials and its positive impact for our quality of life – ceramicist Gail Mahon invites members of the public to contribute and engage with the sculptural works that will be developed during a week installation at the Tower Museum.
By bringing together old and new elements in a ceramic ‘patchwork’, the installation work examines the future of craft and explores the relationship people have with craft objects and their perceptions of value. Collaboration
Gail will work alongside the Mission Hall Quilters’ Group to add to their installation work. Within a sewing circle, the group will use traditional patchwork techniques to create long lengths of fabric to thread
the ceramic beads and components. Join Gail to share in the experience and explore craft skills and creativity as the installation evolves throughout the week. The outcomes will be displayed as part of Mahon’s solo exhibition in 2011.
Where: The Tower Museum, Union Hall Place, BT48 6LU
This event starts: 16th August, 2010
This event ends: 21st August, 2010
How To Take Part: To get involved and to find out more please contact +44 (0)28 7137 2411 / [email protected]
Costs: Free Admission

PERSONIFIED: Deborah Potter and Anita Rocamora

by | Aug 14, 2010 | Uncategorized


Until August 22, 2010 at the Art Gallery of Regina
From the website:
“This show reflects the wisdom, humor and experience of two remarkable artists who have pursued their own directions within the field of sculpture for more than three decades. Deborah Potter and Anita Rocamora both use the figure as a vehicle for exploring human character and emotion and issues related to identity, self image, and contemporary culture. Both have also had years of experience working with clay and have begun introducing other materials (like metal, fabric and found objects) to animate their work and push the boundaries of traditional ceramic sculpture.”