Mugs for Jugs @ Mudfire

by | Sep 21, 2011 | Uncategorized

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the only breast cancer organization to earn the highest rating from both non-profit watchdogs Charity Navigator and the American Institute of Philanthropy. Over 90% of their budget goes directly to research & awareness programs. We are proud to support their efforts and hopeful about meeting the goal of achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime. Mugs for Jugs is a national invitational exhibit, with over 50 artists accepting our call to join arms in the battle against breast cancer. We are overwhelmed by the enthusiastic support of our artist friends from around the country. MudFire instructor Emily Downey conceived the event and is a key part of the effort to realize it. The show will present the largest and most significant collection of clay artists in a single exhibit in Atlanta this year. Each artist has chosen their contribution level to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, with MudFire matching their contribution. On average, over 40% of each sale will be donated. We are still adding to the roster of participating artists, which currently includes: Autumn Higgins, Beau Raymond, Becky Strickland, Brooke Noble, Chandra DeBuse, Debra Fritts, Dow Redcorn, Emily Downey, Emily Reason, Erik Haagensen, Gay Smith, Jennifer Graff, Jeremy Randall, John Britt, John Roberts, Joy Tanner, Julia Galloway, Julie Wiggins, Justin Rothshank, Kathy King, Kathy Phelps, Keith Phillips, Kristen Kieffer, Kyle Carpenter, Lana Wilson, Leah Leitson, Linda McFarling, Lisa Orr, Lora Rust, Lori Buff, Luba Sharapan, Maria Andrade Troya, Mark Issenberg, Mark Knott, Mary Briggs, Megan Daloz, Mike Yarnold, Niel Hora, Ron Philbeck, Ronan Peterson, Sarah Anne Marraffino, Shadow May, Stacey Stanhope, Vernon Smith, and William Baker.

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Craft meets Math in: Question, Answer and the Chaos in Between

by | Sep 15, 2011 | Uncategorized

MAJMark Jaroszewicz presents a solo exhibition of math-concept craft work September 15 – October 16, 2011Public Opening Reception, Thursday, September 15, 6:00 – 9:00 pmOntario Crafts Council Gallery990 Queen St. W., Toronto The Ontario Crafts Council is pleased to present work by artist Mark Jaroszewicz (yur-a-shev-itch) in a solo exhibition showcasing a math-inspired series called Metamorphic Numerals. The exhibition, titled “Question, Answer and the Chaos in Between,” takes place from September 15-October 16, 2011 and will also have activities during Culture Days on the weekend of October 1-2, 2011. The arts and sciences come together in an educational, hands-on exhibition, where visitors are encouraged to participate with the displayed works. Metamorphic Numerals is a multi-sensory approach to understanding math. Counting with our fingers is an ancient method that people around the globe can relate to, and Metamorphic Numerals revisits this past by using measured clay spheres to form three-dimensional, pinched numeral symbols that are calibrated to the gram. Essentially, each numerical form represents a number through shape and weight, and can be used to represent equations with the use of colour, texture and movement. The exhibition presents examples of how addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can be represented in a 3D format. Find out more at www.craft.on.ca/Exhibitions/Upcoming_Exhibitions http://craft.on.ca/userfiles/image/CultDays_LocalMkt_4C_E.jpgQuestion, Answer and the Chaos in Between takes place during Culture Days (www.culturedays.ca), and two free events will be hosted at the OCC Gallery. Saturday October 1st, 1:00 to 5:00 pm: a hands-on workshop for children, where participants will have the opportunity to make their own Metamorphic Numerals. Sunday, October 2nd, 1:00 to 2:30 pm: visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artist and ask questions about the series and the presented works.All media, designers, educators (both traditional and alternative), artists, math and science enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and experience an alternative way to interpret math as well as experience craft.About the artist: Mark Jaroszewicz’s passions in material arts and math spans over twenty years. He studied ceramics and glass at OCAD and graduated with Honours from the Glass program in 1993. Metamorphic Numerals has exhibited in group exhibitions in Canada, Scotland and South Korea. Children’s workshops have already taken place in Cheongju and Seoul, South Korea. Recently, Mark participated in a symposium at the Subtle Technologies Festival 2011. Mark lives in Toronto, Ontario and enjoys sharing his perspective of craft’s endless potential and new horizons of cultural contribution to Canadians and the world. Mark Jaroszewicz gratefully acknowledges the Toronto Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Council for their assistance with this exhibition.
Web-Use-OCC-LogoOntario Crafts Council Janna Hiemstra990 Queen Street W. OCC Programs Manager Toronto, ON M6J 1H1 [email protected]www.craft.on.ca 416-925-4222 x 225

Just posted: 2012 NCECA CONFERENCE PRESENTERS / DEMONSTRATORS

by | Sep 14, 2011 | Uncategorized

March 28 – March 31 : Seattle, Washington

Washington State Convention Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101-2350
Invited presenters include: Demonstrators: Christa Assad, Walter Keeler, Tip Toland, Jason Walker Keynote: Mark Dion Distinguished Lecture: Stefano Catalani and Gwen Chanzit – Curatorial Perspectives Lectures:
The New Sawdust Injection Burner – W. Lowell Baker
China Paint: New Directions – Marci Blattenburger and Paul Lewing
Boredom, Skill and the Creative Act – Janet DeBoos
Maori Clay: Inventing a Tradition? – Moyra Elliott
Room of a Thousand Porcelains – Julie Emerson
Why was Porcelain Technology First Invented in China and What is its Chinese Imperial Association? – Mimi Gates
The Land Within the Sea – John Grade and John Roloff
The Old Weird Clay World – Garth Johnson
How to Practically Apply Digital Techniques in Ceramics – Mark Hall and Greg Pugh
The Hardened Hobbycraft Criminal – Charles Krafft
In Context: Anne Hirondelle Ceramics – Jo Lauria and Jake Seniuk
The Ceramics PhD: Re-thinking Creative Pedagogy – Andrew Livingstone
Soda Kiln Doctors – Matt Long and Gail Nichols
The Contemporary Figurine – Paul Mathieu
From the Melting Pot into the Fire: Contemporary Ceramics in Israel – Yael Novak
Electric Kiln Doctor – Saadi Shapiro and Mike Swauger Closing Lecture: Love , Money and Sin – Robert Brady and Sandy Simon Panels:
Ceramics at the Edge of Form – Daniel Bare, Susannah Biondo-Gemmell, Amy Gogarty, Linda Swanson
Life on the Edge – Mashiko Rebuilds – John Baymore, Ayumi Horie, Lynn Zetman, Valerie Zimany
Sustainable Ceramics: Contradiction or Possibility? – David Binns, Gerard Blaauw, Nancy Selvage
Substance: Three Artist’s Passions – Wally Bivins, Richard Notkin, Tip Toland, Patti Warashina
Studio Practice/Entrepreneurial Attitude – Andy Brayman, Alleghany Meadows, Linda Sikora
So You Want to Talk Glaze Chemistry? – Bill Carty, Dave Finkelnburg, Tina Gebhart, Matthew Katz
The Evolving Role of Residencies – Cynthia Consentino, Martina Lantin, Jill Oberman, Kari Radasch
Teaching 3-D in a Virtual Plane – Jennifer Frahm, Sin Ying Ho, Sonya Paukune, Shana Salaff
Distillations and Eruptions: Installation Today – Priscilla Hollingsworth, Jen Mills, Beth Sellars, Christian Bernard Singer New Work:
Confections and Contrivances – Nick Kripal
Matt Nolen’s Grotesque Garden – Matt Nolan
In Search of Streams and Mountain – Jae Won Lee

Yoga: Finding Your Personal Edge – Debra Chronister Randall Session: Little Big Band Friday Night Dance: The Big Sky Mudflaps