Call for Artists: Glenbow Museum Shop, Calgary

by | Mar 18, 2010 | Uncategorized

The Glenbow Museum Shop carries a wide variety of Canadian made hand crafted jewellery and craft. We are currently accepting new artist’s work for the Spring/Summer season. We are looking for unique Alberta made gifts, jewellery and sculpture. Our shop carries items on consignment and/or outright wholesale purchase depending on the needs of both the artist and the shop.

If you are interested in submitting your product for consideration please contact Connie Smith at [email protected] or by phone at (403) 268-4228.
For more info about the Glenbow Museum shop visit: http://www.glenbow.org/visiting/shop/

Containment… A Group Exhibition of Ceramic Boxes

by | Mar 17, 2010 | Uncategorized

April 1 – June 30
Crimson Laurel Gallery
23 Crimson Laurel Way
Bakersville, NC, 28705
(828) 688-3599

From their website: “The idea of an exhibition of boxes is not a new one by any means. It is, however, an important one for the ceramic art collector. It is an opportunity to participate in a collecting tradition that has very deep roots. Ceramic art boxes have been collected and coveted throughout the centuries. From ancient Egypt to modern times the lure of a lidded vessel seems to reach across cultural and geographical boundaries. Their almost seductive nature invites us to question what is concealed, everyday objects, or someone’s most cherished memories. For this exhibition we have invited select artists from across the country to interpret the box form. Each artist will bring to the project his or her own distinct method of surface design and construction. We invite you to consider the possibilities of this timeless art form and what might be contained within. Participating artists include Leanne Ash, William Baker, Hayne Bayless, Nicholas Bivins, Jason Burnett, Melisa Cadell, Kyle Carpenter, Julie Covington, David Crane, Susan Fagan, Marty Fielding, Becca Floyd, Erik Haagensen, Kent Harris, Bryan Hopkins, Shawn Ireland, Peter Karner, Ani Kasten, Jennifer Kincaid, Jeff Kleckner, Michael Kline, Eric Knocke, Ryan McKerley, Brooke Noble, Ronan Kyle Peterson, Rob Pulleyn, Emily Reason, Lindsay Rogers, Jenny Lou Sherburne, Liz Summerfield, Joy Tanner and Jerilyn Virden.”

Clay Demonstration/Workshop With Pete Pinnell

by | Mar 15, 2010 | Uncategorized


Saturday & Sunday, June 5 & 6 2010

9am- 5pm
$185 Member / $225 Non-member
Membership deadline discount is May 1, 2010
When Pinnell teaches a workshop, the point is not to entertain or impress those attending. Instead, the intent is to provide ideas, techniques, information and insight that will be useful to those attending, and that will empower them when they return to their own studios. Because of this, the attention to questions and concerns of those at the workshop and the focus of Pinnell’s presentation often shift in response the discussion. Pinnell has taught many workshops over the last 25 years, and no two have ever been exactly alike. To begin the workshop, Pinnell will throw, alter, assemble, and texture a small group of utilitarian pots, including a teapot, ewer and cup. He will also demonstrate a variety of techniques for making pottery parts, including handles, spouts, lids and feet. While at work, he will address the aesthetic underpinnings of utilitarian pottery and contemporary ceramics in general, and lead the audience in a discussion of these topics. Pinnell will begin the second day answering questions and lead discussions on clay bodies, and firing. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and share their expertise for the benefit of others. It is always interesting to see examples of things that did not work, and to have the entire group troubleshoot the problem. We willl use a computer glaze program called Hyperglaze (projected for everyone to see) to analyze the glaze, so we can better understand what is causing the problem, and we will work together to try to generate a solution. The intent of this part of the workshop is both to find solutions and also for everyone to experience the process that we use to find solutions.
The Art Center1803 N. 7th Street | Grand Junction, CO 81501 | 970-243-7337 [email protected]

TOUCHSTONES NELSON CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

by | Mar 13, 2010 | Uncategorized

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 31, 2010 (postmarked or received) Touchstones Nelson is currently seeking proposals from artists working in all media for the 2011/ 2012 exhibition season! Touchstones Nelson is located in downtown Nelson BC, and houses two contemporary art galleries as a well as a permanent historical exhibit. Our galleries feature solo and group exhibitions by regional, national and international artists. For more detailed information, including submission guidelines and floorplans, please visit www.touchstonesnelson.ca/exhibitions

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: CARFAC NATIONAL VISUAL ARTS AWARD

by | Mar 12, 2010 | Uncategorized


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Deadline for receipt of nominations is March 31, 2010. To coincide with our national conference being held in Banff, Alberta, Canadian Artists’ Representation / Le Front des artistes canadiens (CARFAC) seeks to honour a professional artist from Alberta, who has made a significant contribution as an advocate for the Canadian visual arts community. This contribution may be national or regional in scope, and is a wonderful opportunity for a local arts advocate to gain national recognition and thanks for their work. This year, the National Visual Arts Advocate Award will be presented during our national conference for visual artists, to be held May 13th to 15th at Banff Centre. The winner will receive a craft-based artwork, made by an Alberta artist. The inaugural award was presented to Kim Ondaatje and Tony Urquhart in 2008, in celebration of CARFAC’s 40th anniversary. The award was presented to two of CARFAC’s founding members, who diligently worked towards the creation of an organization that represents and protects the professional interests of visual artists across Canada. A new era of arts activism was born under their leadership, and through this award, we pay tribute to further achievements made by artists in the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of visual artists, and the overall well-being of the visual arts community. Marlene Creates of Portugal Cove, Newfoundland was our winner in 2009. ELIGIBILITY All professional visual artists who are permanent Canadian residents are eligible*, and any member of the public can nominate an artist for the award. Professional Visual Artists, as defined by the International Association of Art and adopted by CARFAC, must fit at least one of the following criteria. A “professional artist” is one who:

  • earns a living through art making;
  • possesses a diploma in an area considered to be within the domain of the fine arts;
  • teaches art in a school of art or applied art;
  • whose work is often seen by the public or is frequently or regularly exhibited;
  • is recognized as an artist by consensus of opinion among professional artists.

* Current CARFAC National board members and staff are not eligible for nomination. NOMINATIONS Anyone can nominate a visual artist(s) for this award by completing the nomination form and forwarding it to CARFAC National: [email protected]. Please put “CARFAC National Visual Arts Advocate Award nomination” in the subject heading. All nominations are kept confidential. All nominations must include:

  • a 1 page support letter
  • the artist’s current CV or biography
  • a completed nomination form which is supported by at least two nominators

For further information about these awards, or to submit a nomination: Visual Arts Advocate Award Committee, c/o CARFAC National
Toll-free: (86) 344-6161 | Phone: (613) 233-6161
Fax: (613) 233-6162 | Email: [email protected]