by Carole Epp | Jan 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
So I think I’ve finally sorted out the problem that was making my gadgets “fall” down the right hand side for some PC users. I’m not technically minded so it took a bit of searching and emailing – and many thanks to all those that emailed or commented (even if it was just to rub it in how cold it was here! – mind you it got worse, dropped down to minus 53 celcius with windchill one day…today is a gorgeous plus 4 though so no complaints!)
One piece of advice was regarding the image in the header, which you’ll notice is currently missing. It hadn’t been a problem since the beginning so I figured that wasn’t it, but gotta try everything right? Not it.
What I did find was that there can be a problem if there are any unclosed tags in the html of one of the blog posts. So where you’ve added a link or an image. What you need to do is go through each of the individual posts(hopefully this problem is only in one of them!) and where it is a problematic post you’ll see the gadgets/sidebar pushed down. You’ll know it’s that specific post as the others should look normal. Open the problematic post in Edit HTML mode and check for any unclosed tags.
Well hopefully that the end of that! If you still have problems please let me know. Thanks for your patience.
by Carole Epp | Jan 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
Call to Artists – Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2009
Application Deadline: March 1, 2009
Now in its 48th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place on Nathan Phillips Square every July.
As the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors. In 2008, the TOAE presented over $35,000 in cash awards and prizes to participating artists. We welcome applications from artists working in a wide range of traditional and experimental art forms.
Applications can be downloaded from the TOAE website.
For further information, please contact:
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
264 – 401 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
416.408.2754
[email protected]
www.torontooutdoorart.org
by Carole Epp | Jan 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
If you’re in Edmonton and want to support a good cause (you can always support it from wherever though too) check out:
Kenya Ceramic Project Winter Gala, Edmonton
January 30
The Kenya Ceramic Project is an exciting international health pilot project, led by University of Alberta students, that aims to introduce innovative ceramic water filters and high-efficiency wood-burning stoves to rural areas of Kenya.
To get more information on the Kenya Ceramic Project or to order tickets to our Winter Gala please visit www.kenyanceramics.org or contact [email protected].
7:00 pm at the University of Alberta Faculty Club, 11435 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton
Semi-formal attire Tickets purchased by registration
by Carole Epp | Jan 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
Call for Applications from Young Artists, National Artists Program
Deadline for Applications: February 2, 2009
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is currently seeking applications for the 2009 National Artists Program (NAP). NAP is an interdisciplinary artistic mentorship program for young artists that will take place during the Canada Summer Games in Prince Edward Island, August 15 – 29, 2009. Costs related to travel, accommodations and meals will be covered by the Canada Games.
Three (3) artists will be selected from each province/ territory, representing a range of disciplines, for a total of thirty-nine (39) participants. These artists, aged sixteen (16) to twenty-two (22) years of age, will be selected based on artistic talent, commitment to the creative development of their artistic discipline and ability to collaborate. Under the guidance of senior arts facilitators, NAP participants will engage in a variety of training and presentation opportunities.
Deadline for Applications: February 2, 2009. For more information and application form, contact 729-7518 or visit their website.
by Carole Epp | Jan 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
The “Save Harrow Ceramics’ petition has been approved by the Number 10 web team, and is now available on the Number 10 website at the following address:
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/CeramicsHarrow/
It reads:
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Stop the closure of the Harrow Ceramics Degree course.
The University of Westminster are proposing to close their highly acclaimed Harrow Ceramics Degree Course. Recruitment of new students has been suspended and there are plans to close the course by 2013, which will coincide with the 50th Anniversary of ceramics teaching at Harrow.
The decision has been made despite the courses’ long held outstanding national and international reputation; first class academic standing and a distinguished assembly of professional expertise including Edmund de Waal, Emmanuel Cooper, Kyra Cane,
Professor Christie Brown, Professor Nigel Wood, Steve Buck, Clare Twomey and a roster of world famous ceramicists as both alumni and staff. Its closure has huge significance for British art, craft and design.
We call on the University to reverse this decision, reinstate the recruitment of new students and SAVE HARROW CERAMICS.
PLEASE SIGN IT!
by Carole Epp | Jan 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
Well you’ll have to be patient with me as I’m dealing with a bit of a new year hiccup with the blog and i’m a complete ludite so it might take a bit.
I work on a MAC at home and as far as I was concerned things we’re looking fine on the blog, but then I checked out the site on a PC – with Vista to top it off – at work and can see that all my page elements are out of sorts. Sorry if this has caused any problems for you guys. I’m looking into it and hopefully will have it sorted asap. In the meantime all of the page elements like link list, archive and profile, etc are way, way, down at the bottom past all of the posts if you need them.
Say… if you are working on a PC and having any difficulties (or maybe no difficulties) with the blog drop me a line so I can look into any further problems. Cheers!
Other than that the new year is starting off on the right foot. Time in the studio, upcoming shows to stress about and I’m really looking forward to another year with the blog, so here’s to it being a good one!
Best wishes to all and I hope it’s warmer where ever it is that you call home as it’s mius 45C here today and I’m seriously contemplating a move…
