REMINDER – NCECA Emerging Artists

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Applicant MUST be a current NCECA Member at the time of application. NCECA Membership fees are not included in any event registration. Membership is a stand alone annual fee. If you are unsure of your Membership status please contact [email protected] 2011 Emerging Artists – Details and Online submittal form Contact NCECA email: [email protected] phone: 866-266-2322 web: http://www.nceca.net

Upcoming Saskatoon Potters Guild events (UPDATED)


*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOP IS BEING RESCHEDULED, I’LL UPDATE WHEN I HAVE MORE INFO***

Learn the difference between slips / engobes / underglazes Watch demonstrations and participate in hands-on practice of
various ways to using underglases: liquid, pencils, crayons, etc. Workshop begins at 9:00am and ends at 4:00pm The fee is $40.00 for members, $45.00 for non-members.
Participants will have to bring a bag lunch. Register with Sharon: 306-477-0632Also:

“Tile Tangents – Creating Unique Tiles”
October 22-24, 2010 Albert Community Centre, 3rd Floor Loft
610 Clarence Avenue South Artist Talk – 22 October, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Free and open to the public The demonstration workshop will be held on
October 23rd and 24th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day

Demonstration workshop fees for members are $100.00, non-members $125.00
Lunch will be provided

Register with Sharon: 306-477-0632

For more info check out the guild website.

IRISH CRAFT PORTFOLIO 2011

Irish Craft Portfolio was established to to ‘promote the work of individuals showing excellence in craftsmanship at an international level’. Since its establishment it has represented the work of an increasing number of craftspeople who aim to produce high quality limited edition and one off craftwork for the commissioning and gallery market. There are currently over forty craftspeople represented by the initiative.
Makers interested in applying for the 2011 selection should contact Des Doyle, Collector Programme Manager for an application form.Closing date for completed applications is October 1st 2010. Selection will take place in October and announcement of successful applicants will be made in November 2010.

Further details from Des Doyle, Collector Programme and Craft Tourism Manager

[email protected] or telephone 056 77 96137

Application form now available to download…

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CRAFTS COUNCIL OF IRELAND’S IRISH CRAFT BURSARY AWARD 2011

The CCoI Irish Craft Bursary is awarded to professional craftspeople to support the creative development of their craft to enable new opportunities in their practice.

Applications for Bursary 2011
Bursary 2011 offers a prize fund of €10,000 awarded to a maker who demonstrates a commitment to producing craftwork that illustrates the attainment of the highest level of technical and design skill. The objective of the bursary is to give one or more makers the opportunity to develop a body of work that they would otherwise not have the time or resources to develop. Expressions of interest are welcomed from makers who feel this award would be of benefit to the development of their work.

Closing date for completed applications is October 1st 2010. Selection will take place in October and the announcement of successful applicant(s) will be made in early November.

FAQ Sheet and application form now available to download…
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