by Carole Epp | May 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
Since its inception in 2006, Gaffa Gallery has provided a creative space for emerging and established artists and designers. As an integral part of its move to Sydney’s CBD, Gaffa will open the
doors to a dedicated Jewellery and Object retail store. At present we are looking for Jewellers, Ceramists, Glass Artists and Object makers to be represented in the retail store. We aim to showcase remarkable and exciting work, with a strong
emphasis placed on quality craftsmanship, innovation and interesting
design. If you are interested in having your wares showcased in our retail outlet, feel free to tell us a little more about yourself and your practice. Please provide the following:
- A brief bio (200 words)
- A ONE page CV
- Images of your work (max 5 images)
- Along with a word document of captions details (title, materials and retail prices).
- NB. Please make sure the size of your attachments does not exceed a total of 1MB.
Contact: Zoe Brand at [email protected] – 02 9283 4273 For more information about gaffa or the retail store please feel free to contact either Kelly Robson (Initiative Director) at [email protected] or Zoe Brand (Retail
Manager) at [email protected].
Gaffa www.gaffa.com.au PH: (+61) 02 9283 4273 281 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD, NSW 2000
Gallery hours Mon-Fri 11-6 Sat 11-5 Sun and Public Holidays closed
by Carole Epp | May 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
P.O. Box 34 Mittagong NSW 2575
phone: 02 4860 2083
by Carole Epp | May 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
Wednesday, May 19 | 12:00 noon
Ceramics Studio
Candice Ring’s visit is sponsored by the Ceramics Club.
There is no cost to attend the lecture – everyone is welcome.
“My passion for creating ceramic vessels stems from my reflection of the historical context from which they were inspired and the likeness of the imprint that they leave today. My pieces serve as a tool to initiate an experience of use, as a visual and functional language to connect with the user.”
Candice Ring received her BFA in Ceramics from the University of Manitoba, where she worked in a technical capacity for three years following graduation. Having sought out new and interesting opportunities, Candice accepted a position at Red Deer College in Red Deer, Alberta and worked in the ceramics department while maintaining her studio practice. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has participated in residencies in Australia, the United States and Canada and has taught several workshops in Alberta and Manitoba. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Ceramics at Arizona State University.
School of Art
203 FitzGerald Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
204.474.9367
umanitoba.ca/schools/art/
by Carole Epp | May 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
The Guest Artist-in-Residence program is open to any artist whose primary medium is clay. Since 1992 the Clay Studio’s Guest Artist-in-Residence program has hosted artists from over thirty five countries including Anquilla, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, The Czech Republic, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Sweden, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Wales, and the United States. The Guest Artist-in-Residence Program provides:
- a 12 x 12 ft. studio on The Clay Studio’s third floor
- an apartment across the street
- a materials and firing stipend of up to $200
- and a $500 a month living stipend.
Residencies vary from 4 to 8 weeks, but both shorter and longer residencies have occurred to accommodate an artist’s schedule or to allow for a larger project. Some technical assistance is provided, but this program is designed for artists to work independently. MORE INFO >> Please call Artistic Director Jeff Guido at 215.925.3453 x18 or email [email protected] if you have any further questions about a residency at The Clay Studio. Download an application [PDF, 49K]
by Carole Epp | May 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
Sunday, May 16th ———- 10 am – 6 pm
5 Underwood, Botany —– Tel. 0432-521-470
How many women in Sydney own a wood splitter and sing at the opera house?
For the first time in six years well known Sydney potter Roswitha Wulff is offering her pot-
tery for sale at her Botany studio along with the works of guest potters Peter Thompson
from Kuranda and Neil Fenning of Sydney. The quantity of pottery available is massive
and the quality is top drawer … electric, reduction and wood-fired processes are all repre-
sented.
As a result of years of creativity and experimentation a wide range of sublime functional
pottery including bowls, mugs, plates, and vases will be available, as well as Roswitha’s
unique modular wall pieces similar in concept to that commissioned by the St. Vincent’s
Hospital. Those familiar with Roswitha’s pottery will be excited by her new colours and
surfaces.
Peter Thompson’s sculptural vessels relating to his interest in folklore and the environment
are evidenced by his recent A. D. Gill pieces. The ash deposited by the wood-fired kiln en-
livens the surfaces of Peter’s ceramics as well as other pottery included in this exceptional
event.
When finished wood-firing her pottery, Roswitha Wulff will be singing ‘Songs for Shakespeare’ with fellow Sydney Philharmonic Festival Chorus members May 14th, and 15th at the Sydney Opera House.
For further information or higher resolution images are available at Tel 0432-521-470, or
from [email protected]
by Carole Epp | May 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
I realize it’s been a while since I actually wrote anything on the blog other than calls for entry. So much for the new years resolution, I know. Since getting back from setting up and opening my exhibition in Quebec at Centre Materia, it’s been a whirlwind of productivity around here.
See i signed myself up to do four sales in two months. I know not much for some market professionals, but for a novice like me, well there’s been a learning curve to say the least. So i’ve been in the studio focusing on my more commercial line of functional wares. It’s been a ton of fun though too.
Not too much to share in that vein, but if you haven’t heard yet I’m heading off to Medicine Hat for a residency for the month of July and will be elbow deep in some more figurative pieces so keep your eyes peeled for that. I hope to do a bit more writing about process and technique and give you some behind the scenes glimpses as well.
In the meantime here’s a few pics of the last kiln load of functional work ready for sale.
