Opening receptions tonight at the Clay Studio

by | Sep 7, 2012 | Uncategorized


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more information on each exhibition

Derek Au  

Derek Au
Reed Smith Gallery

August 17 – September 30, 2012 
Opening reception, First Friday, September 7th, 5pm – 8pm

Pots at Rest  

Pots at Rest
Harrison Gallery

August 17 – September 30, 2012 
Opening reception, First Friday, September 7th, 5pm – 8pm

Darien Johnson  

Darien Johnson
Bonovitz Space

August 17 – September 30, 2012 
Opening reception, First Friday, September 7th, 5pm – 8pm
 
The Clay Studio | 137-139 N. Second Street | Philadelphia | PA | 19106

Toronto Potters 16th Biennial Juried Exhibition

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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.
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.

Upcoming Cathy Terepocki Exhibition in Edmonton

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terepocki exhibition 
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.   

Cast your vote: 2nd Annual RBC Emerging Artist People’s Choice Award

by | Sep 5, 2012 | Uncategorized

Presented by the Gardiner Museum, the 2nd Annual RBC Emerging Artist
People’s Choice Award recognizes the artist whose work receives the most
votes from the participating public with a $10,000 cash prize. This
year’s nominees are Jason Holley (Newfoundland), Sarah Lawless (British Columbia), Janet MacPherson (Ontario), Julie Moon (Ontario), and Brendan Tang (British Columbia). See the artists’ work on view at the Gardiner and cast your vote from September 4 – October 1 at the exhibition or online at gardinermuseum.com.
Jason Holley
 Sarah Lawless
Janet Macpherson
Julie Moon
 Brendan Tang

 NOTE: Voting will close September 30th although the artists’ work will remain on view until October 7.

Find out more info about the artists and their work, and cast your vote here.