by Carole Epp | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
This is Yuliya Makliuk, a fellow potter from Ukraine. At least I was a potter until two weeks ago, but I’m not sure if this is the case anymore. I had to flee my home and my studio. On the 24th of February, I woke up at 5 am to the sounds of rocket shelling on Kyiv. I woke up my husband and said to him “Russia has attacked”. Since then, we live in what seems to be a never-ending nightmare. I’m sure you have seen the news.
While our army and volunteers do everything possible and impossible to resist the invasion, ceramicists of Ukraine also try to help our people. There are several ways to provide support from abroad if you’re willing to help:
1. Buy charitable digital posters from Ukrainian artists on Etsy. Unfortunately, there’s virtually no way to send physical goods like ceramics at the moment.
If you are an Etsy user, search for digital items from Ukraine. We will send this money to local humanitarian organizations or the national army. I’m just one of many and here’s my shop.
2. Host a Ukrainian ceramic artist in your studio. Fill out this form if this is something you can do.
Be it for a couple of days or half a year, any help is vital now. Many women, some with kids, are forced to leave their homes and studios to save their lives. European countries are a priority, as it is easier to get there and the visas have been waived.
3. Many international aid organizations accept donations for war relief in Ukraine. Choose the one you trust and send some help if you can. I would recommend SaveLife In UA and Hospitallers.
4. Also, Ukraine needs political support from our partner states that is commensurate with the scale of Russian aggression. Please petition your authorities and representatives to provide defense measures, financial aid and impose sanctions on the aggressor. Every day of delay costs the lives of Ukrainian civilians and is a threat to broader Europe.
We have received immense solidarity over these weeks. The people of Ukraine are grateful for every step taken by people of goodwill from all over the world.
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by Carole Epp | Mar 7, 2022 | residency opportunity
For 60 years, artists have been advancing their careers at Clay Art Center. Our Residency program, which commences each year in September, is uniquely designed for emerging artists who need time and space to develop their voices.
Residents gain invaluable experience working in a community environment, teaching classes, sharing their technical knowledge and expertise, and managing many jobs around the studio.
Clay Art Center provides a supportive ceramic community, while appreciating the need for privacy and independent work.
Applications for 2022-23 are due April 8, 2022
Application Form
Read more about our current Artists-in-Residence.
www.clayartcenter.org
by Carole Epp | Feb 21, 2022 | workshops
Fancy yourself a great interview host? Working up the confidence to take on producing a podcast for the clay community? Curious about what all running a podcast entails? Join us as we pull together some experts on Podcasting to answer your questions about the how’s and why’s of getting into Podcasting. Join us and our guests Ben Carter, Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy and Rebecca Ickes Carra as they share their wisdom, the behind-the-scenes laughs and stresses and the ins and outs of podcasting. Leave inspired to expand your personal brand into podcasting. Things that we’ll be covering include: Why start a podcast? How to structure a good podcast; developing an interview style. Building a story arch to keep listeners engaged. Branding and social media to build community for your podcast. and so much more! Bring your own questions as well for the live Q&A!
Register HERE!
by Carole Epp | Feb 21, 2022 | call for entry
Join Canada’s longest-running contemporary outdoor art fair in July 2022!
Early Bird Deadline: February 28, 2022
Final Application Deadline: March 8, 2022
Choose how you want to participate:
TOAF has been launching artists’ careers and building a trusted discovery platform for the public since 1961. With 130,000 annual visitors to Nathan Phillips Square, 60,000 website visitors, and 1.1 million annual page views, TOAF’s loyal community of art lovers continues to grow.
TOAF created an innovative national showcase and e-commerce platform during the pandemic, resulting in proven traffic, opportunities, and income for our artists that contributed to their economic prosperity and recovery. TOAF’s online platform has become Canada’s fastest-growing career-sustaining art platform.
by Carole Epp | Feb 18, 2022 | job posting
Overview: Are you a ceramic artist looking for a rewarding job supporting your artistic community and practice? Are you a self-motivated, hardworking, resourceful individual who enjoys working with both amateur and professional potters?
In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all the operational and technical aspects of the PoMoArts ceramic studio. You will also have the opportunity to join our Ceramic Arts Teaching Faculty and supplement the income and duties of this role, with that additional activity. This role is best suited to a candidate that has the necessary technical expertise to successfully undertake the required duties, good time management and organizational skills to be efficient and timely with all tasks, and the necessary social skills to sustain a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Organization Description:
Established in 1998, PoMoArts is a not-for-profit organization housed in a beautiful heritage facility. Functioning as a gallery exhibition space and an arts education centre, we offer classes in visual arts, ceramics and music to people of all ages and experience levels, as well as hosting an annual Ceramic Artist in Residency Program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage inventory & stock of all studio supplies, maintaining cost & quality control • Manage & direct clay disposal/recycling
- Research, prepare, test and develop all required glazes
- Kiln firing (electric) & maintenance
- Basic maintenance & testing of equipment, and coordination of repairs with outside contractors • Maintain a safe & clean work environment, conducting a cleanup of abandoned work regularly • Enforce proper safety & studio usage expectations, including COVID-19 protocols.
- Maintain positive & effective communication with the teaching faculty and the Ceramic Artist in Residence, supporting their technical needs as required.
- Maintain all Health and Safety records including up to date MSDS Sheets
- As needed, support the Program Manager in assessing and evaluating the technical aspects of new course proposals and instructor suitability.
- Other related duties that may arise from time to time
Required Experience/Education/Attributes:
- University/College Fine Arts Degree with a significant focus on ceramics OR other equivalent professional experience working with ceramics
- Ability to create ceramic art in both hand-built and wheel-thrown forms
- Demonstrated technical competency in all aspects of ceramic studio operations
- Demonstrated physical capacity needed to manage a busy ceramic studio
- Organized, detail and process-oriented
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements including the handling and labelling of all hazardous materials. WHHIS training preferred.
- Ability to pass a satisfactory criminal and vulnerable sector record check
- First Aid, CPR and AED certificate is an asset
- Artistic, creative, inspirational!
Note: This is not an exclusive or comprehensive listing of the responsibilities required of this position. Remuneration: $25-$29/hour Pay will be commensurate with education and experience.
Schedule of Work: Between 20-25 hours/week depending on workload – a mixture of daytime, evening and weekends. You will be expected to work during 2-3 open studios sessions/week, where you will also act as non-teaching supervisor.
Application Deadline: Sun. Feb. 27th 2022, midnight
Start date: Ideally, week of March 14th, 2022
How to Apply: Send application to: [email protected]
Attention: Ceramic Technician Hiring Committee
YOU MUST:
- Send your application in a SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT.
- In the subject heading of your email use: “Application – Ceramic Technician”
- Specifically, note the following in your application:
– Type of courses you’re interested in teaching at PoMoArts in addition to this role
– 3 References (note your reporting relationship)
– Website links or social media accounts that showcase your ceramic work
– Minimum 10 images of your own ceramic work
PoMoArts is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity or expression, race or colour, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, place of origin, religion, family or marital status or (dis)ability. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof of vaccination.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
