Student Scholarships for CRITICAL Santa Fe

by | Jun 22, 2010 | Uncategorized

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Student Scholarships for CRITICAL Santa Fe
DEADLINE JUNE 30, 2010

NCECA is pleased to announce the availability of student scholarships for participation in the CRITICAL Santa Fe Symposium to be held October 27 – 30, 2010. These awards are open to NCECA Members who are full-time undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students enrolled at an accredited college, university or art institute in the U.S. at the time of the application deadline. There is no age limit. Anyone who has received a major grant or fellowship is not eligible. Applications are to be supported by one (1) letter of recommendation written by a ceramics teacher who has taught the student, along with a 200 – 300 word statement of intent. A maximum of four $250 awards may be made. The selection committee includes the NCECA Student Director At Large, an NCECA Director at Large and a third ceramic artist.

This form and all materials must be submitted electronically by June 30, 2010.
Contact Information

NCECA Office

phone: 866-266-2322

Ceramicst Victor Cicansky inducted into the Order of Canada

by | Jun 22, 2010 | Uncategorized



From the Governor General of Canada’s Website:

Victor Cicansky, C.M.
Regina, Saskatchewan
Member of the Order of Canada

Known for his familiar imagery and often humorous sculptures in clay and bronze, Victor Cicansky is one of Western Canada’s most celebrated artists. His distinctive work, which pays homage to Saskatchewan’s agricultural heritage and daily life, has been exhibited in art galleries across Canada and abroad. He has been an ardent defender and promoter of his fellow artists, and has lent his support and expertise to various arts boards and galleries, notably the Mackenzie Art Gallery and the Susan Whitney Gallery in Regina. A teacher and mentor, he has helped to perpetuate his craft by inspiring generations of young artists.

Yah but does it match my couch?

by | Jun 21, 2010 | Uncategorized


Ahh market days….good and bad for so many reasons. I think I always start off the day full of hope, have that hope shattered quickly as the booth next door sells out of their 4 dollar brown bowls, but then at the end of the day, light at the end of the tunnel in the form of some level of financial success and a pocket full of compliments to take back to the studio to help inspire the drive to make more work.

All in all it’s worth it. Even if there are those moments when you ponder your existence as someone tests out how well their pen will fit into your cup you’ve been designing for 5 years….but then i remind myself that to put a pot to use, regardless of the use is what it’s about and why not have a beautiful pen holder?

There will always be those customers that only want a french butter dish no matter what it looks like, or those that will tell you to your face that you charge too much for your work. This market I also found myself having to explain one too many times why ceramics and pottery are the same thing…sigh.

But the repeat customers, the young couples pondering just the right vase to add to their collection, the joy of seeing people excited about your work makes the long hours, the messy house, the neglected children, the many nights of rice and pasta, the life of an artist, all worth the while. Many thanks to all who made it to Bazaart this weekend.

Hope to see you again next year! xoxo

Upcoming events @ Guldagergaard – International Ceramic Research Center.

by | Jun 18, 2010 | Uncategorized

1. Woodfiring In Late August

We will light up our kiln ‘Embla’ in August. The kiln is a big woodfired cross draught kiln. It is lit up only once a year, so this a unique opportunity.

Guldagergaard offers low price accommodation during the firing. The price for the firing itself varies depending on the space you need in the kiln.

Start up: 23rd August

Read more and register here:
http://ceramic.dk/index.php?id=229

2. Residency at Guldagergaard summer/fall

We still have a few spots open for artists-in-residence this summer and fall. Send your application when you are ready and The Guldagergaard Ceramic Advisory Board will review it as soon as possible.

Read more about the application procedure here:
http://ceramic.dk/index.php?id=120

Bazaart 2010

by | Jun 18, 2010 | Uncategorized

Need something to do this Saturday? Why not stop by and visit me at Bazaart? I’ll be there all day (please sun, please sun, you’ve got to shine!!!)

I’ll be selling a bunch of new lines of work (some scraffito and some stamped hand-built stuff) as well as a few of the old faves like the Southern Ice Porcelain. Please make sure to say hi if you are around!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Showing locally grown artisans since 1973. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 (Children 12 and under are free!) Passes are available for purchase beginning Thursday, June 10, 20010 at the MacKenzie Gallery Shop. Every pre-sold Gate admission comes with limited edition BAZAART button – the more passes you buy the more buttons you get! Buy 4 passes and receive a MacKenzie Art Gallery eco-bag! Sponsored by SaskTel Enjoy an art-filled day outdoors during the 37th Annual Bazaart Arts and Crafts Show & Sale, the MacKenzie Art Gallery’s largest and most popular annual fundraiser!

Shop local, acquire one-of-a-kind creationsfrom over 120 local artisans and feel good
knowing your $5 Bazaart admission sustains free MacKenzie Art Gallery attendance and programming! Experience hourly artisan demonstrations and enjoy delicious food made by the locally-owned businesses featured in the food court. Spend some time on the Gallery lawn swaying to the sweet sounds of the Regina Folk Festival’s workshop stage, presented as part of a collaborative partnership between the MacKenzie Art Gallery and the Regina Folk Festival. To enhance your Bazaart experience, extra bike racks and an ATM will be available on-site! To view the Bazart 2010 vendor list, please click HERE to download the program.