by Carole Epp | Jun 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Live Friday June 24th at 6pm CST
Chuck Purviance (Director) – “Potters For Pulse (#PottersForPulse)
will be a two-part fundraiser event for the victims and families of
those affected by the tragedy that happened at Pulse night club in
Orlando Florida on June 12, 2016. I am organizing and reaching out to my
colleagues in the art community to help with donations of works for
sale and auction, advice or words of wisdom, donation of time to help
with events, websites, promotion, and other details.
The proceeds will go to the Orlando Pulse Go Fund Me page (https://www.gofundme.com/PulseVictimsFund).
I understand that it is taking on a lot, but it will be nothing
compared to what the people affected by these events are experiencing.
Bringing people together and collaborating with
others has always been my passion, and to me, making the world a more
understanding and tolerant place for everyone is an inherent part of the
role of any artist.
While at undergrad at Edinboro University
in Pennsylvania, I received my BFA in ceramics. I was also the
president of the LGBTQIA club on campus for over 2 years. I have been
passionate about equality for years and for many reasons. My two best
friends could have been at that club. I could have been at that club or
one like it in my area. On the night of the 12th I was at Pittsburgh
Pride dancing that night away covered in glitter and being surrounded by
people being exactly who they are: good human beings. It isn’t fair
that we were experiencing such a joyful moment when 1,000 miles away,
people just like us were suddenly under attacked. This could have been
any LGBTQIA establishment in any town, any city, any country.
The world needs to know that this is not okay! That the masses are not
okay with this! That terror will never win nor keep us down for long. I
want to do more than sit around and send out good vibes. I want to take
action. I want to give hope and show that there are so many more good
people in this world than bad people. The actions of one, no matter how
bad, can never outdo the actions of many who choose to do the right
thing. This is why I am putting my energy into this event.
So
this is what I intend to do with the skills I have developed through
school, friends, mentors, and my time on this earth. This is what I hope
others will feel and agree with when helping out with the event. Thank
you all for your support and donations. Thank you all for sharing and
participating, and for proving that the good in this world will always
outweigh the bad.”
Below are some of the amazing pieces donated:
Full list of participating artists (subject to change):
Travis Winters, Missy Steel, Amanda Barr, Neil Symak, Brock
Flamion, Jenna Sue Vanden Brink, Stephanie Wilhelm, Didem Mert, Rich Peterson, Sara
Catapano, Ron Geibel, Luke Doyle, Dallas Wooten, Carole Epp, Kodi Thompson, Ben
Carter, Ryan Rakhshan, Justin Rothshank, Rob Cartelli, Julia Claire Weber, Nicole
Paulina, Shane Weaver,
Marney McDiarmid, Kieth Hershbuger, Adriana Christianson, Vipoo Srivilasa, Melanie
Sherman, Royce Hilderbrand, Gratia Brown, Garth Johnson, Jocelyn Howard,
Aurthur Halverson, Luke Huling, Joshua Paul Hebbert , Lauren Gallaspy, Nicole
Aquilano, Ashley Bevington, Liana Agnew, Adam Youngbluth, Mellisa Youngbluth, Nick
Moen, Jess Verde, Tim See, Kari Radasch, Ian F Thomas, Matt George, Christine
Longoria, GV Kelly, Alex Kraft, Patrick Rademaker, Jessica Putnum Phillips,
Myka Hayden, Chris Chaney, Rachel Donner, Bianka Groves, Taylor Robenal, Geno
Boni, Haakon Lenzi, Frederic Vernon, Cathy Terepocki
by Carole Epp | Jun 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Two Paths, Two Identities, One Individual explores
Grace Han being somewhere in between as an artist. Although she was
traditionally trained in Korea – where preserving the traditions of
Korean ceramics was essential – she finds that she can be free and truly
herself as an individual artist in her new home in Canada. Speaking two
distinct languages has also broadened her views in art – she finds that
the process is an important part of her work. By entering into the
space that Grace Han creates, the audience can experience her struggles,
interact with her work where her emotions have been captured, and see
what she truly is in between.
Grace
Han is a ceramic artist originally trained in Seoul, South Korea. She
received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Dankook University where she
specialized in traditional Korean Ceramic techniques and skills. She
then worked for several years in one of the largest ceramic companies in
Korea and built on her ceramics knowledge and experience outside of
academia. She immigrated to Canada in 2011 and is pursuing her career as
a ceramic artist in her new home.
by Carole Epp | Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Resident Artists Exhibition
June 16–July 31, 2015
Reception: Thursday, June 16, from 6–8 pm
Bray Warehouse Gallery
Featuring work by resident artists:
Eliza Au, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hannah Lee Cameron, North Carolina
Lily Fein, Newton, Massachusetts
Lauren Gallaspy, Athens, Georgia
Perry Haas, Geneva, Illinois
Claire Hedden, Normal, Illinois
Qwist Joseph, Fort Collins, Colorado
Yoonjee Kwak, Suwon, Korea
Heesoo Lee, Seoul, Korea
Steven Young Lee, Helena, Montana
Iva Milovanovic, Belgrade, Serbia
Richard Nickel, Norfolk, Virginia
Brooks Oliver, Dallas, Texas
Kyungmin Park, Seoul, Korea
Chris Riccardo, Helena, Montana
Melanie Sherman, Trier, Germany
Carly Slade, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Albion Stafford, Normal, Illinois
Michelle Summers, Portland, Oregon
John Souter, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Bill Wilkey, Mascot, Tennessee
Shiyuan Xu, Hangzhou, China
*View a selection of artwork from the exhibition on the Bray’s website at archiebray.org beginning Friday, June 17.
by Carole Epp | Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Through the Awards Program, FUSION: The Ontario Clay and Glass Association
• recognizes
ceramics and glass community volunteers through the FUSION Volunteer
Appreciation Program and through nominations of individuals for the
Ontario Crafts Council John Mather Award for outstanding service to the
crafts community
• supports
ceramic and glass education in the province of Ontario by recognizing
graduating students enrolled in a ceramics or glass program at an
accredited Ontario college or university through Student Awards
• nominates outstanding individuals demonstrating excellence in their field for national awards
• encourages excellence by supporting member guild exhibitions through its Design Award
• assists
those in financial need seeking to pursue further education in the
field of ceramics or glass by bursaries provided through the FUSION
Scholarship Fund.
Eligibility
Award
applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Awards are
announced or presented at the FUSION Annual General Meeting in May, and
are listed in the Annual Report. For additional information please call
the FUSION office.
Applicants
must apply for awards by writing the FUSION Awards Committee, outlining
the award for which they would like to be considered. All required
documentation must be included in the letter of application as described
below.
In
all cases the decisions of the awards committee are final. The
committee reserves the right not to give an award if, in its judgement,
there are no suitable candidates.
FUSION DESIGN AWARD
Each
member Guild (affiliated) or Association is entitled to give one FUSION
Design Award to a participant in the guild’s juried exhibition to
honour excellence in design. The award consists of admission to a FUSION
Conference, and a one year FUSION membership.
Application guidelines:
• A letter of request for the award, including names of the juror(s) must be forwarded to the FUSION office.
• The guild must provide FUSION with the name and address of the recipient within 30 days of the award presentation.
• To
be considered for publication, images and copy regarding the exhibition
and award winners should be forwarded to the editor of FUSION Magazine.
FUSION VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Each
year individuals who have volunteered outstanding service to FUSION are
recognized at the FUSION Annual Conference. The Award consists of a
certificate, gift, and recognition of the activity in FUSION NEWS.
Nominees for the award may be proposed by FUSION Board members, guild
executives, or individual members. A letter from either guilds or
individuals describing their rationale for proposing a volunteer for the
award is due at the FUSION office April 30. Maximum length for
nominations is two pages.
FUSION STUDENT AWARDS
Students
enrolled in ceramics and glass departments at accredited Ontario
universities and colleges are eligible for FUSION Student Awards. Each year, students nominated by faculty are eligible to receive awards.These
awards are based on technical achievement,community involvement and
merit. Faculty should request award packages for presentation at their
awards ceremony from the FUSION office. Students must notify the FUSION
office of their current address to receive the award.
JOHN MATHER AWARD
Since
1981, to honour a founding member and former treasurer John Mather, the
Ontario Crafts Council presents three awards annually for service to
crafts over an extended period. The OCC award consists of a medal and a
life-time membership in the Crafts Council. As an affiliate of the OCC,
FUSION is eligible to make nominations.
Application guidelines:
• Nominees must be residents of Ontario
• Nominees need not be craftspeople.
• Each nominee must be proposed and seconded by the nominating group
• Application must be accompanied by the nominee’s resume
• Applications must be accompanied with nominator’s rationale for proposing the individual for the award.
• Maximum length for nominations is two pages.
• Nominations are due at the FUSION office March 31 and will be forwarded to the OCC by the published deadline in any given year.
Mail letters of application to:
The FUSION Awards Committee
1444 Queen Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M4L 1E1
Or e-mail applications to: [email protected]
FUSION
gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the Ontario Arts Council. The
Ontario Arts Council is an agency of the Government of Ontario
