Flight @ The Community Arts Council

by | Apr 23, 2012 | Uncategorized

This exhibition presents work produced by 5 experienced ceramic artists who decided to put
together a show in honour of International Migratory Bird Day. The
exhibition runs from May 3-26 with opening night May 3 at 6:30. It takes
place at the Community Arts Council Main Gallery at the Old Courthouse
in Kamloops, B.C. 

www.moonwillowstudio.com

Residency opportunity – The Yeiser Art Center

by | Apr 22, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

The Yeiser Art Center is now accepting proposals for the Paducah Artist-in-Residence Program. The program is a collaborative effort between the Paducah Arts Alliance and the Yeiser Art Center, working to create a permanent and progressive artist in residence program. The residency space is located at A.I.R. Studio in the heart of LowerTown Paducah, Kentucky.

The program welcomes self-motivated, focused individuals working in a range of traditional and non-traditional visual arts practices. A monthly stipend of $500 is granted to residents, dependent upon length of stay. Housing and studio space are provided. Residencies may range from two weeks up to two months, between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013.

Applications are reviewed and selected on a rolling monthly basis until the program is full.
For more information and to apply, please visit http://theyeiser.org/residency.html.

The Paducah Artist-in-Residence Program is made possible through funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Paducah Renaissance Alliance.

Contact: Michael Crouse, Director
Yeiser Art Center
200 Broadway
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 442-2453
[email protected]

Northern BC Clayfest

by | Apr 22, 2012 | Uncategorized

Join us in Prince George for our third Northern BC Clayfest, August 9, 10 & 11, 2012! This exciting event offers you the opportunity to learn about advanced clay techniques from some of the world’s renowned potters. You can network with your fellow artists and meet our exciting workshop presenters. We are hosting four acclaimed clay artists to present two days of techniques. Presenters will also provide a 45 minute slide show or video along with their demonstrations for the benefit of the participants.

2012 Clayfest includes an evening social event, co-hosted by Two Rivers Gallery. At the Wine and Cheese Reception you will get to meet our presenters and view work from members of the Prince George Potters’ Guild. Two Rivers Gallery will be hosting a juried show of members’ work for the month of August based on the theme “Profiles”. Both functional and non-functional pottery will be featured. To help with the costs of this event, we will have a “Mug Wall” where you can purchase mugs from your fellow potters. Please be sure to bring your own mug to contribute to this fundraiser.

During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to browse and purchase from the works of the visiting presenters and your fellow artisans. Other displays will include:

  • Pottery suppliers
  • Clayfest Mug Wall
  • Silent Auction
  • Souvenir items
  • The Clayfest Marketplace will also have an small selection of beverages and snacks for purchase.


To learn more about the Northern BC Clayfest, visit our website.