by Carole Epp | Oct 9, 2017 | monday morning eye candy, Uncategorized
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Okay so this isn’t a typical Monday Morning Eye Candy for musing about mud, but hopefully you can forgive me this week. I’ve been working with National Clay Week over the last year on this amazing publication that showcases a range of ceramic eye candy and talent from across Canada. We’ve paired up gorgeous pots with mouth watering recipes to entice you to pull those beautiful pots in your collection out of the cupboard and use on a daily basis.
Sixty one artists are showcased in the publication, and we’ve included an essay by Julia and Yolande Krueger. Proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to The Stop, our community partner in Toronto, ON. From their site:
“The Stop strives to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds health and community, and challenges inequality. For over 30 years, The Stop Community Food Centre has been at the forefront of dignified, innovative programs that provide access to healthy food; build skills, health, hope, and community; and confront the underlying issues that lead to poverty and hunger. Our wide range of programs include drop-in meals, a food bank, community kitchens and gardens, perinatal and family support, civic engagement, and children and youth engagement.”
Below are some of the gorgeous spreads from the publication. I’m really proud of what we’ve accomplished on a zero budget, with the support of some seriously amazing folks in our creative community. Please consider adding this publication to your book collection. Support exposure for #canadianceramics and financially support The Stop and their programming.
Find out more about this project and links to the 61 artists: www.thecrafteddish.com
Buy the book here: www.blurb.ca/b/8196010-the-crafted-dish
by Carole Epp | Oct 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Here’s a quick last minute rundown:
Monday: Using Handmade with The Crafted Dish
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Purchase a copy of The Crafted Dish.
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Follow @Thecrafteddish and @nationalclayweek on Instagram
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Join in the fun by sharing your own recipes and images on your instagram feed using #thecrafteddish #NCW2017 and tagging @thecrafteddish for the opportunity to be showcased during the Monday of NCW. While the publication was limited to #canadianceramics – this call for online participation is open to everyone! Celebrate your culture, your art, and your food through sharing recipes and stories of how handmade craft and homemade food go hand in hand.
Tuesday: Clay Conversations with Artaxis
Artaxis is hosting 24 conversations by our members streaming live from 16 countries over 12 hours on our Artaxis Facebook page. Each artist will spend 30 minutes answering questions submitted via the form on this page. The event begins at 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time on October 10th, 2017.
Wednesday: Collaborations with Clementine Porcelain and Manchester Crafts Guild Youth and Arts Program
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Visit nationalclayweek.org for a how-to guide on how to plan your own Plate Project and plan one for the near future.
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Or if you are feeling ambitious- get in touch with Clementine Porcelain now and they will help you organize an event to coincide with their live stream on Oct. 11th. Let’s make it the biggest Plate Project workshop yet!
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Participate in the live auction hosted by Clementine Porcelain, clementineporcelain.com. The auction of plates is to raise money for the National BackPack program. Including a plate from Jeff Bridges!!
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Visit MCG’s live stream instagram 4-5pm EST to view and participate in their class collaboration – https://www.instagram.com/mcgyouthandarts/
Thursday: Nuts and Bolts with The Pottery Workshop
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LIVE Simultaneous Roundtable discussion and demonstration with live Q&A starting at 9pm with: Dryden Wells, Luca Li, Huang Fei, Rain Harris, Birdie Boone, Ekrem Yazici, and more!
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Every three hours, starting at 9am EST, we will release a new youtube video that highlights The Pottery Workshop in China and their surrounding area. Videos will explore Historic Jingdezhen, Artists Interviews, The Pottery Workshop, and many other topics!
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Post your own photos of your time at The Pottery Workshop on Instagram – #thepotteryworkshop #NCW2017
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Open Studios with YOU!
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Visit a studio who is hosting an Open Studio and bring students, family and or friends. Support your local community just by being there. Our website has a map and links of studios in your area. Find one and mark your calendar. We hope to see you there!
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Post photos of studios you visit and #NCWOS #openstudio #NCW2017 and we will repost on our feed.
by Carole Epp | Sep 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Closing Reception: Friday, September 22, 2017 from 5-7pm MT
If you can’t make it in person you can purchase works online.
123 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068
by Carole Epp | Sep 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Located in the heart of the old town of Vallauris, France, the non-profit association A.I.R. Vallauris (Artists in Residence) welcomes international artists from all horizons to meet and collaborate with local artists and to research and create and exhibit new work in an artistic laboratory created specifically for them. The Association was created in October 2001 and has since hosted over 250 artists of more than 30 nationalities. In addition, artistic events are organized, including «Small Art Objects», from July 1 to September 24, 2017.
Small Art Objects is a fund raising undertaking sponsored by A.I.R. Vallauris and consists of a competition, involving the creation of small art objects, their exhibition and sale. A call for entries is communicated to solicit artist participation from all over the world. Small art objects can be made from any material, but are restricted in size to 15 cm x 15 cm x 15 x cm. Creations must also be consistent with the theme determined for the undertaking. Timing for this exercise is co-incident with the Fete Picasso, a popular celebration that takes place annually in Vallauris in honour of its most famous artist in residence. From 1946 and for 10 years, Picasso discovered ceramics with a passion in Vallauris.
Exhibition
The theme for the fourth edition of Small Art Objects is «Fire for effect», and takes place in Vallauris from July 1 to September 24, 2017. During the Picasso festival, on July 15, ten artists were awarded prizes by an international jury of Art specialists. More than one hundred creations by artists from twenty countries were first exhibited in the Atelier A.I.R. Vallauris located at 21 avenue de Cannes. For the Act II of this event, the pieces are currently exhibited at the «Café de France» Gallery, 1 avenue de Cannes in Vallauris.
Online exhibition and auction
The website
www.SmallArtObjects.org has been created specifically for this event. All Small Art Objects are for sale by means of an
auction until September 24 at 10 pm Paris time (GMT + 1). All purchased works can be shipped internationally after the event.
Catalogue
Published through A.I.R. Vallauris Press, this catalogue presents the 121 Small Art Objects submitted for the event with photographs
and material descriptions. Biographies of the artists from 20 countries are also included. The book is 108 pages and written in both
English and French. It can be purchased in the Gallery Aqui Siam Ben and also ordered online from the Small Art Objects website.
by Carole Epp | Sep 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Opening reception: Friday, September 15th 6-9pm Art Gallery of Burlington
Aligning with Canada’s 150th anniversary, the Biennial will serve as a spotlight to celebrate and educate the public and craft professionals alike about the importance that Craft plays in our everyday lives. The biennial will provide historical contextualization of Canadian craft practise and offer critical insight into its future.
Comprising of four exhibitions and a two day conference, the Canadian Craft Biennial, in its inaugural year celebrates with Canada’s 150th anniversary, serving as a spotlight to celebrate and educate the public and craft professionals alike about the importance that Craft plays in our everyday lives. The biennial will provide historical contextualization of Canadian craft practise and offer critical insight into its future.
Can Craft? Craft Can! includes the work of:
- Pierre Aupilardjuk, Carole Baillargeon, Louise Lemieux Bérubé, Beth Biggs, Robert Brown, Teresa Burrows, Karen Cantine, Bridget Catchpole, Kai Chan, Janice Wright Cheney, Brigitte Clavette, Jess Riva Cooper, Brad Copping, Marie-Andrée Côté, Gabrielle Desmarais, Brothers Dressler, Robin DuPont, Susan Edgerley, Michael Flaherty, Reid Flock, Pascale Girardin, Matt Gould, Igah Hainnu, Barb Hunt, Elisapee Ishulutaq, Jean Kagyut, Kawtysie Kakee, Benjamin Kikkert, Catherine Kiliktee, Elsie Klengenberg, Sandra Ledingham, Lou Lynn, Janet Macpherson, Michael Massie, Bettina Matzkuhn, Paul McClure, Caroline Ouellette, Greg Payce, Luce Pelletier, Gord Peteran, Claudio Pino, Anne Drew Potter, Elizabeth Quiningnaaq, Shona Rae, Pamela Ritchie, Ruth Scheuing, Amir Sheikhvand, Wendy Shirran, Eva Siakuluk, Greg Sims, Anita Singh, Cheryl Wilson Smith, EartHand Gleaners Society, Despo Sophocleous, Susan Surette, Winnie Tatya, Ningeokuluk Teevee, Yvonne Thomas, Barbara Tipton, Anna Torma, Annie Tung, Jessica Vellenga, Angelika Werth, Zane Wilcox
