by Carole Epp | Sep 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
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Ontario Crafts Council Gallery
990 Queen Street West, Toronto
Toronto Potters is a non-profit association with an
extensive history of member dedication that has run its programming,
presence and community support for over 33 years. Its current membership
consists of approximately 90 active ceramic makers, whose backgrounds
and aesthetic interests reflect the diversity of the city in which the
association was formed. Through Toronto Potters, members have a platform
to share their skills, as well as stimulate and foster their individual
interests in working with clay. Members benefit from monthly meetings,
presentations and demonstrations, as well as retail shows and a website
that showcases their work. In addition, Toronto Potters is exceptionally
proud to present its 16th Biennial Juried Exhibition.
As one of the highlights of membership, the exhibition takes
place every two years. Work is submitted for review by an invitational
jury, and selected based on technical merit, originality and creative
expression. This year there are seven awards given to members for
outstanding work. Overall, through the public display of work,
accompanied by a print catalogue, the biennial juried exhibition is an
esteemed opportunity for members to showcase their creative skills.
This exhibition serves as a sampling of the myriad ways in
which ceramic material can be manipulated, as well as the commitment and
passion through which these objects have been conceived and created.
The Toronto Potters 16th Biennial Exhibition was
juried by Susan Collett and Gord Thompson, both professionals in the
greater ceramic community. Through an intensive jury process, they
selected 26 works by 21 members. With white walls and gallery
spotlights, and far removed from the messy studio environments in which
they took shape, each of these 26 works has the ability to compel the
viewer. The pieces will pique interest in process as they flaunt the
maker’s technical skills, and will prompt questions, as well as simple
enjoyment. Toronto Potters invites you to experience the 16th Biennial
Juried Exhibition, and to experience the work that members have to
offer.
The Toronto Potters 16th Biennial Juried Exhibition is supported by the Ontario Arts Council.
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Images: Eden Danielle Bender, Bird in the Hand, Paper clay-mixed media surface; Barbara Banfield, Oil and Vinegar Set, Porcelain and stoneware; Mary McKenzie, Comfort, Ceramic, wood chair, electric firing; Deborah Freeman, Cup ‘n’ Caddy, Stoneware and Porcelain. |
by Carole Epp | Sep 7, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
We are pleased to be holding our fifth annual international call for entries, Beyond the Brickyard.
The selected works will be exhibited at the Archie Bray Foundation in
January 2013. This year’s exhibition will be juried by 2012 Voulkos
Fellow Andrea Gill.
Specifications and Applying
Specifications and information about applying are listed online at
www.archiebray.org/news/BTB_call_for_entries.html. All submissions to Beyond the Brickyard will only be accepted online.
Submissions must be received online by September 15, 2012, midnight MST.
Entry Fee
The cost of entering Beyond the Brickyard is $35 USD for up to 3 works. All major credit cards are accepted.
Awards
From the successful entrants, three awards will be selected:
Juror’s Choice Award: $400
Director’s Choice Award: $400
People’s Choice Award: $100
Sales Commission
Artists will receive 55% commission of their work sold during exhibition, while ABF will retain 45%.
Exhibition Schedule
By applying all applicants agree to the following schedule if selected to exhibit:
► Applications due September 15, 2012
► Entrants notified of jury results by email no later than October 31, 2012
► Work to be received by Archie Bray Foundation by December 14, 2012
► Work exhibited in Beyond the Brickyard, January/February 2013
Questions about your application?
By clicking on the link below you will be taken to Slideroom.com which will allow you to register and upload your images.
Your completed application must be received on or before September 15, 2012.
Click here to see past 2012 Beyond the Brickyard Exhibition.
archiebrayfoundation | 2915 Country Club Ave, Helena, MT 59602 | 406/443-3502 | www.archiebray.org
by Carole Epp | Sep 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Thank-you! Come again.
Ceramic-ware from Cathy Terepocki’s “The Bents Cup Project”
September 15 – October 20, 2012
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 15th from 2-4pm
Alberta Craft Council Discovery Gallery 10186-106 St. Edmonton
This
show was inspired by a visit to a remote abandoned Saskatchewan town
called Bents. While the buildings, in their various states of decay,
were a testament to a bygone rural era, the most amazing part of being
there was looking at the artefacts that had been left. There were shoes
on the shelf in the store, a pair of glasses, personal mail in the
mailroom at the back of the store, furniture, hardware and rusted farm
machinery. It was fascinating. It seemed as though a place like this
would have been vandalized and pilfered in any other part of the
country. I wondered about the story of the folks who lived there, why
the town (and other towns like it) were abandoned.
“The Bents Cup
Project” was conceived as a response to this sentiment. The cups are
free souvenirs for the town. They have been placed on the shelves in
the General Store building with the hopes that visitors will take a cup
rather than an object that has been left in the town. The work for this
show was made during a month long self-directed residency at Medalta
International Artist Residency in Medicine Hat Alberta. The majority of
the mugs in the show are the iconic Medalta diner cup. The cups (and
other objects in the show) were made largely from moulds and other
technology that was used at the height of factory production as well as
glazed ware.
Please note since the mugs have been placed in the
town, the majority of the cups have been taken by visitors. The
buildings, particularly the general store where the cups were placed,
have deteriorated significantly in recent months. Travel to Bents is
not encouraged.
Special thanks must go to the Saskatchewan Arts Board for supporting this project/exhibition.
Cathy
Terepocki (Saskatoon, SK) graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Fine
Arts from Alberta College of Art and Design. Since then she has been
selling and exhibiting her work at galleries and shops throughout
Canada. She has taught several workshops at art centers and
post-secondary institutions.
by Carole Epp | Sep 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
by Brandon Phillips
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by Carole Epp | Sep 6, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Lillstreet Gallery enhances the educational mission of Lillstreet Art Center,
the institution in which it is housed, by offering students and
visitors an opportunity to explore and be inspired by the work of
emerging and established artists. It also supports the endeavors of
those artists by providing a retail venue for their distinctive,
hand-made ceramics, jewelry, and textiles. Thematic exhibitions and
special events punctuate our ongoing display of functional art, creative
toys, cards, art books, and DIY projects for sale in the Artisan Gift
Shop.
We are seeking gallery interns year-round.
Duties: The gallery
intern will assist the Gallery Director in all aspects of daily
operations including: artwork packaging, handling, and installation;
marketing gallery exhibitions; maintaining collector database and
analyzing sales data; managing online gallery; corresponding with
artists; customer service; product merchandising; other duties, as
assigned.
Qualifications: Applicants
should have a demonstrated interest in the visual arts, arts
administration, or arts marketing/sales. They should also be energetic
and comfortable working in a fast-paced and creative environment.
Experience working in a gallery or retail store/boutique is a plus. Some
experience with content management systems (for website maintenance),
basic photo editing, and graphic design skills highly preferred.
Compensation: Students
enrolled in a degree-seeking program will receive college credit as
allowed by their institution. Those not enrolled in a college program
may apply and will receive Lillstreet Art Center classes in exchange
for hours worked.
Hours and Duration: Interns should expect to commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week for three to six months.
Deadlines: Applications
are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.
However, an new intern is typically selected three times per year for
the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Please indicate which term you are
applying for on your application.
TO APPLY: Right click and download the online application [PDF]. Please fill out completely, save as FirstLast.pdf (example: JohnSmith.pdf) and email with resume to [email protected].
lillstreetgallery.com/opportunities/internships/
