by Carole Epp | Aug 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Saskatchewan Craft Council is pleased to present 82 — an exhibition of 82 distinct ceramic works in recognition of the Jack Sures’ eighty-second year!
Jack Sures is one of Canada’s most distinguished ceramic artists. His work is rich, organic, technically refined — yet whimsical at the same time. Sures’ distinct style is best seen in the surface treatment of the clay: whipped into dynamic marks, or painted gesturally with broad and curling strokes. His work varies from small vessels to massive plates and monumental murals. One of these murals is visible in Saskatoon, a 2,900 square foot mural at the Sturdy Stone Centre.
Jack Sures is renowned as a ceramic artist, a member of the Order of Canada, and the recipient of many awards and commendations, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal. He taught two generations of Saskatchewan ceramicists and established the ceramics and printmaking department at the University of Saskatchewan’s Regina campus (now the University of Regina). During this time, ceramics in Saskatchewan flourished. Sures worked with other notable and influential artists, such as Victor Cicansky, David Gilhooly, Ann James, and Marilyn Levine contributing to and supporting an ongoing legacy of Saskatchewan fine craft.
The Saskatchewan Craft Council is delighted to be hosting this monumental exhibition at the Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery on Broadway Avenue in Saskatoon. Be sure not to miss this celebration of Jack Sures’ 82 years!
A public Reception will be held at the Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery on Friday, August 11th from 7 to 9 pm. All are welcome!
A public Artist Talk will be held Saturday, August 12th at 2 pm. Sures will discuss his artistic process, the creation of these 82 works, and his history in the Saskatchewan fine craft world.
Works from 82 can be purchased in person at the SCC Gallery or through our Online Gallery Shop.
saskcraftcouncil.org/affinity-gallery-exhibitions/current-exhibition/
by Carole Epp | Jul 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
All US Northeast-based artists are invited to submit ceramic sculpture to the 4th annual Northeast Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition. Call for entries will be open between May 1 and August 1, 2017. Works will be selected by this year’s juror, ceramic artist and editor of Studio Potter journal, Elenor Wilson.
Application fee: $30 for 4 images of up to 2 pieces. This could be four images of one piece, or a full image and detail shot of two different pieces.
Delivery/ shipment and insurance of artworks in transit are the sole responsibility of the artist. Adequate packaging and return postage are required for any shipped works.
Qualifications: Artists must be living, working, or studying in the Northeast United States. Works should have been made within the last five years. Mixed-media works may be accepted, but the primary media must be clay. Works may be no larger than 36 inches in any dimension. Work meant to hang on a wall must be ready to hang. A 25% sales commission will go to Art Centro for the sale of any work.
Sponsored Awards will be presented at the Opening Reception on October 7th.
About our Juror: Elenor Wilson is a studio artist and editor of Studio Potter journal living and working in Northampton, Massachusetts. She holds a BFA from Southeast Missouri State University and a MFA from State University of New York at New Paltz. She was an assistant of potter John Glick and has been a resident artist at several national and international centers including Anderson Ranch, Colorado, Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taipei, and the Arctic Clay Center, Posio, Finland.
Submission Deadline: 08/1/2017
Notification of acceptance: 09/01/2017
Delivery of Work: 09/22 through 09/29/2017
Exhibit Dates: 10/05 through 10/29/2017
Opening Reception: 10/7/2017 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Pick up Work: 11/01 through 11/05/2017
Return of Work by Shipping: 11/08/2017
Art Centro is a community arts space located at 485 Main Street, in the Middle Main neighborhood of downtown Poughkeepsie. Operated by The Mid-Hudson Heritage Center, we offer ceramics classes, private art studios, and a gallery space. We host lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and community meetings.
Our mission is to enrich downtown Poughkeepsie through the arts, and to be a part of a supportive community for our local artists by offering affordable classes, studio time, and facilities.
Contact us through our website or call 845-454-4525 for any questions.
artcentro.submittable.com/submit
by Carole Epp | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
c.r.e.t.a. rome is pleased to invite you to the opening of the exhibition of the current artists in residence that will take place on Friday 7 July. Barbara Balzer, Shenny Cruces, Armando Ramos, Tammie Rubin & Rosi Steinbach will present their work in the creta rome gallery, via dei Delfini 17, from 19:00 onwards.
The exhibition will continue 8 July, hours 11:00-19:00.
www.cretarome.com
