by Carole Epp | Sep 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Thank-you! Come again.
Ceramic-ware from Cathy Terepocki’s “The Bents Cup Project”
September 15 – October 20, 2012
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 15th from 2-4pm
Alberta Craft Council Discovery Gallery 10186-106 St. Edmonton
This
show was inspired by a visit to a remote abandoned Saskatchewan town
called Bents. While the buildings, in their various states of decay,
were a testament to a bygone rural era, the most amazing part of being
there was looking at the artefacts that had been left. There were shoes
on the shelf in the store, a pair of glasses, personal mail in the
mailroom at the back of the store, furniture, hardware and rusted farm
machinery. It was fascinating. It seemed as though a place like this
would have been vandalized and pilfered in any other part of the
country. I wondered about the story of the folks who lived there, why
the town (and other towns like it) were abandoned.
“The Bents Cup
Project” was conceived as a response to this sentiment. The cups are
free souvenirs for the town. They have been placed on the shelves in
the General Store building with the hopes that visitors will take a cup
rather than an object that has been left in the town. The work for this
show was made during a month long self-directed residency at Medalta
International Artist Residency in Medicine Hat Alberta. The majority of
the mugs in the show are the iconic Medalta diner cup. The cups (and
other objects in the show) were made largely from moulds and other
technology that was used at the height of factory production as well as
glazed ware.
Please note since the mugs have been placed in the
town, the majority of the cups have been taken by visitors. The
buildings, particularly the general store where the cups were placed,
have deteriorated significantly in recent months. Travel to Bents is
not encouraged.
Special thanks must go to the Saskatchewan Arts Board for supporting this project/exhibition.
Cathy
Terepocki (Saskatoon, SK) graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Fine
Arts from Alberta College of Art and Design. Since then she has been
selling and exhibiting her work at galleries and shops throughout
Canada. She has taught several workshops at art centers and
post-secondary institutions.
by Carole Epp | Aug 10, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Annual Submission Deadline: August 31
The Discovery Gallery is dedicated to showcasing new work by
established and emerging craft artists and small group exhibitions. The
415 square foot space is located on the main level of the Edmonton
location and features 7+ exhibitions a year.
1. Cover Letter
– contact information: name, address, phone & email
– detailed description & theme of the exhibition
– number of pieces/artist in or expected to participate in exhibition
– time of year preferred
2. Current ACC Membership
3. CV – Artist Resume
4. Artist Biography
5. Images with Image List
– professional quality images (5-10 / jpg) of work that will be in the exhibition or representative of the work.
– professional quality portrait of the artist (in the studio or against a neutral background)
– the image list must include: title, year created, dimensions in inches, materials and technique
Your submission can be sent via
On-line: www.albertacraft.ab.ca/acc-submission-drop-box/
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Alberta Craft Council 10186-106 Street, Edmonton AB T5J 1H4
NOTE if you do not receive a message confirming we have received your submission, contact us.
by Carole Epp | May 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Confluence
May
12 – June 16, 2012
Opening
Reception:
Saturday, May 12, from 2-4pm
Clay artist, Robin DuPont, experiments with flame manipulation in his soda and wood fired pottery.
Robin DuPont’s education in the field of ceramics has been wide-ranging and includes educational training from four institutions, in three different countries. Robin holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Alberta College of Art + Design in Calgary, and has also studied at Kootenay School of the Arts, in Nelson, BC, at the Australian National University in Canberra, and has recently completed the Master of Fine Arts graduate program at Utah State University in Logan.
A three-year apprenticeship with a studio potter; a research trip and several work-studies in Canada, U.S.A, Australia and Korea; residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts and Red Deer College; as well as the building and firing of many different wood kilns contribute to the depth of Robin’s experience in the field. His employment experience has been as an adjunct faculty member teaching introductory clay at the post-secondary level as well has six years of experience as a ceramics technician. Robin has spent four years building and maintaining a studio practice out of his home in Nelson, BC and is currently teaching at Alberta College of Art + Design as the 2011-2012 Visiting Artist in the Ceramics department.
Robin’s current body of work evolves from the intensive research into soda and wood firing techniques and skills that he has developed over the past 15 years, but in particular drawing from recent research he experimented with while in graduate school at Utah State University.
Robin’s exhibition illustrates his research into atmospheric firing: manipulation of the flame in the firing process so that it becomes a tool in and of itself. Manipulating and adjusting forms and the spaces between the forms Robin recorded the critical turning points and variables during the firing process in relation to surface effects. Gaining the knowledge of how the flame moves he is able to achieve desired surface effects in the kiln. The resulting surfaces record not only the firing process, but also how the flame was manipulated. Applying these findings or this ‘painting with fire’ Robin creates extraordinary and unique surface palettes on his sensual forms.
Robin DuPont was awarded project funding by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and the Columbia Basin Trust to develop his artistic and professional practice for this upcoming exhibition and work.
Alberta Craft Council Gallery and Shop
10186-106 St. Edmonton, AB
Tel: 780-488-6611 | Toll free in AB: 1-800-362-7238 | Fax: 1-780-488-8855
Gallery and Shop Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
by Carole Epp | Apr 19, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Deadline for entry: April 27 2012Exhibition dates: June 21 – 28The Alberta Craft Council is organizing its 5th annual juried exhibition that is open to emerging fine craft artists who are in the first five years of their career or in the last year of their formal education. If you are creating contemporary fine craft (clay, glass, fibre, wood, furniture design, jewellery, or metals) with fresh new designs submit:· a current CV· artist statement and bio· 3 to 5 good quality images (digital 4″x6″ 300dpi) of work to be presented in the exhibition· portrait image of artist in the studio or against a neutral background· an image list that includes title, medium, technique, year made, size and photo credit
*NOTE: All submissions must have been produced in the last year*
http://albertacraft.ab.ca/callsforart.htm#up_next Your submission can be sent via email or mail.Email: [email protected]: Alberta Craft Council 10186-106 Street, Edmonton AB T5J 1H4
by Carole Epp | Nov 4, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
May 5-August 19, 2012
Mulvane Art Museum
Topeka, Kansas
A juried exhibition of work by artists through their exploration in clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, beads, basketry, handmade paper and mixed media. The selection will be based upon technique/execution, quality, uniqueness of work and originality. This exhibition is open to US citizens.
Important Dates:
January 6, 2012 at midnight Application and Jury Fee submission Deadline. Enter online only at www.callforentry.org.
February 15, 2012 Notification (by e-mail)
April 10, 2012 Deadline for shipping and hand delivery
Eligible media:
Ceramics, glass, metal, fiber/textiles, beadwork, basketry, wood, handmade paper, mixed media
Fee is $35 for up to three entries, fee is non-refundable
Artists are responsible for roundtrip shipping and insurance. The Museum provides insurance on-site.
Shipping Instructions, delivery/pickup information, etc. will be sent to artists selected to participate in the exhibition.
A catalog, including a list of participating artists, several images of art works and a statement by the Juror, will be available.
CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE & AGREEMENTS
The following statements constitute an agreement between the artist and the Mulvane Art Museum. No exceptions will be made to these rules.
• Artwork must not differ from the entry images.
• Any requirements of the exhibit not fulfilled will result in disqualification
• The Mulvane Art Museum reserves the right to use reproductions of accepted artwork for the purpose of promotion of the exhibit which may include media outlets, poster, mailings and the Museum’s web site.
Reminders
Make sure your applications are complete.
Include (3 or maximum of 6) artwork images
All images are juried anonymously.
Juror
Gail M. Brown is an Independent Curator whose focus is to enhance visibility and education about contemporary craft in the larger visual arts community. She trained as a print maker at the Philadelphia College of Art, and she has been watching the contemporary crafts movement since the early 1970’s. She curates focused exhibitions which share the exceptional work of mature and mid-career artists and introduce younger makers. She also lectures and writes on craft and professional practices for emerging artists. Her impressive resume includes exhibitions curated for NCECA; the Brookfield Craft Center; the Folk Art Center of the SHCG; and U Mass Dartmouth. A selection of exhibits she has curated include: The Edges of Grace: Provocative, Uncommon Craft at the Fuller Craft Museum; Life In/Sight: The Human Experience at the Kentucky Museum of Arts & Crafts; of lineage and legacy: Jewelry & Metals at the Savannah College of Art & Design; Next Iconoclasts at the Oregon College of Art; RE/ACTIONS(s) at the Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO; and DIS/Arming Domesticity at NCECA, Philadelphia, PA. Upcoming exhibitions include: FRESH Figurines for the Fuller Craft Museum, 2011, The Art of Seduction for Howard Community College, 2012 and A Feast of Beads for the Facere Art Jewelry Gallery, Seattle, 2012.
Contact:
Crafts National
Mulvane Art Museum
1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621
[email protected]
www.washburn.edu/mulvane
The Mulvane Art Museum charges a 30% Commission on sales.
All works should list their sales price, if the piece(s) is/are not for sale please indicate the insurance value.
