by Carole Epp | May 15, 2019 | movie day
KC Adams is an Indigenous artist’s artist. With deep roots in Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba, she has, for decades, been activating Indigenous communities in the arts and beyond. Adams’s ongoing photography series Cyborg Hybrids was a viral sensation before memes. But at the core, her work engages Indigenous and settler communities in complex conversations about how colonialism and race affect our relations. Perception, another buzz-worthy photo series from Adams first seen in bus shelters, on billboards and in public spaces across Winnipeg, will be published in book form by Portage & Main Press in May 2019.
In this video shot on location at the La Maison des artistes visuels francophones in Winnipeg, Adams reflects on her her journey as an artist, and her new work with clay pottery. —Lindsay Nixon, editor-at-large.
www.kcadams.net
by Carole Epp | Apr 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
ASH + BARREL is an Invitational Exhibition featuring the celebrated craft of contemporary ceramic artists and makers from Southern Ontario. Organized by Andrew Kellner and Heather Smit, The show is a nod to our mentors and to raising a glass in the spirit of celebration. Opening Party hosted by Amsterdam Brewery. Join us in celebration Friday, May 3rd (6-10pm)
Make a toast, meet the artists and get first dibs on their newest work.
Line up: Lauren Blakey, Naomi Clement, Bruce Cochrane, Jennifer Drysdale, Marc Egan, Andrew Kellner, Lesley McInally, Michelle Mendlowitz, Jeannie Pappas, Mary Philpott, Heather Smit, Chandler Swain, Amber Zuber.
Website: https://ashandbarrel.com
Instagram: Ashandbarrel_invitational
by Carole Epp | Apr 16, 2019 | job posting
LOAM Clay Studio is accepting applications for the position of ‘Ceramic Designer & Studio Manager’. This is a 35-40hrs. per week paid position.
LOAM Clay studio is a growing ceramic centre in Hintonburg, an Ottawa neighbourhood known for its vibrant arts community. The studio offers all levels of pottery classes and studio space for independent work. We design and produce dinnerware for restaurants as well as sell our own brand of pottery. We also carry pottery supplies which are available in the studio and online.
LOAM is currently growing its production capacity for in-house designs and custom work for restaurants and individuals.
Applicants must have a solid foundation in the ceramic arts, experience managing a ceramic studio and an eagerness to be an integral part of a growing pottery studio. As the business is growing rapidly, all employees have a broad range of responsibilities. The successful applicant will have a significant roll in defining the future direction of the business.
This position requires a physically strong and motivated individual. Specific duties will include, efficiently managing the studio, teaching classes & workshops, designing and making tableware.
Successful applicants must have a passion for working with clay.
The following skills are assets for applicants in order of priority.
- Very strong throwing abilities
- Handbuilding
- Design
- Teaching
- Firing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Studio Management
- Cost/Profit Awareness
- Customer Relations
- Photography
- Social Media
- Adobe Creative Suite
- CAD
- Mold making
- Slip casting
- Glaze development
- Retail
- Bilingual
Interested applicants should send their CV and digital portfolio or website to [email protected] by April 30th, 2019 . The salary will be commensurate with experience.
https://loamclaystudio.ca/blogs/news/we-are-hiring-ceramic-designer-studio-manager
by Carole Epp | Apr 15, 2019 | call for entry
Canadian artists are invited to submit their interpretation of the cup. Functional and sculptural entries welcome! ‘Plenty’ will be an online exhibition, launching in the fall of 2019. Our amazing sponsors have offered up some tantalizing prize action and we’re so honored to have their support!
DEADLINE July 1st, 2019
Juried by Brendan Tang
Grand Prize: Workshop fee for any 2020 Medalta 2020 Summer Workshop, Sponsored by Medalta
Best in Function: $250 Sponsored by Tucker’s Pottery Supplies
Best in Sculpture: $250 Sponsored by Pottery Supply House
Best Emerging Work: $350 Sponsored by Plainsman Clay
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Submissions open: April 15th
Deadline to submit: July 1st
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Works will be juried from digital. Work must be primarily ceramic, original and made within the past 2 years. For members of the Canadian Clay Directory, the entry fee is $20 for up to 3 entries. $35 for non-members/3 entries.
Open to all artists living in Canada, and Canadian artists living abroad.
Full details can be found HERE.
