Not to be missed if you’re in Utah

MFA Thesis Exhibition

Robin Dupont
January 10 – 14, 2011
Opening Reception – Monday January 10th 5 – 7 pm

Utah State University
Studio 102 Gallery
Caine College of the Arts
1200E 700N
Logan Utah 84321

Last summer I had the pleasure of firing with Robin and seeing the intense level of skill and dedication his has for his passion for soda firing. It was quite the learning experience which not only left me with a greater appreciation for the firing process but some gorgeous pots as well.

Make sure to check out Robin’s lovely wife Eden’s blog for a write up about the exhibition.

Call for Canadian Artists – ARTBANK

ANNOUNCEMENT
Call for submissions

Purchase of Art Works by
Canadian Artists for the
Canada Council Art Bank CollectionDeadline for submissions:
April 15, 2011 (postmarked)

Guidelines and application form.

AVIS
Appel pour propositions

Acquisition d’Ĺ“uvres d’artistes canadiens pour la collection de la Banque d’oeuvres d’art du Conseil des Arts du CanadaDate limite pour les propositions :
le 15 avril 2011 (cachet de la poste faisant foi)

Lignes directrices et formulaire de proposition.

Not happy, no sir, not happy.


I just read that Southern Ice will no longer be supplied to the USA, and by proxy I assume Canada. You can read the details here on Slipcast – The Ceramics Blog. If only it was April fools, but no, still January. I guess that’s always the risk in making a body of work that is tied too closely to specific material. This isn’t the first time and won’t be the last that supplies of a material runs out.

So Matt and Dave’s Clays are offering to Southern Ice Users that they will send you, for the cost of shipping, a box of their Snow White to anywhere in the U.S. to try as an alternative to Southern Ice. (Proof of use of Southern Ice needed in photo format) Email your proof to [email protected]


But alas, what about us up here in the far North? Maybe I should hang on to my last few bags in the hopes of making my fortune on ebay. Or maybe it’s time to make some work just for myself to keep. A reminder of a lovely clay from a lovely place I once lived that is still very close to my heart.

Wow, I think I’m getting way too emotional over this…
: )

Monday Morning eye candy – Mariko McCrae

Today’s eye candy even gets a thumbs up from my little guy for the amazing cup that Mariko surprised us with this holiday.




And I couldn’t resist including a pic from a recent group of Zombie Gnomes that she created. So incredibly hilarious!

You know you want to see more so check her out here.