by Carole Epp | Jan 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Acclaimed Canadian Craftspeople are offering their work to help save Craft Ontario, a 41 year-old professional association in support of professional craftspeople. For the Love of Craft is an online auction organized by friends and volunteers of Craft Ontario, to help keep the organization afloat. Twenty-one award winning, and highly accomplished craftspeople have joined the auction making this a rare opportunity for Craft collectors. Take advantage of this unique opportunity, while supporting Craft Ontario.
The auction can be found online at: www.32auctions.com/LoveofCraft
Auction Ends February 15th 2018
A public closing reception will be held at Craft Ontario:
Thursday, February 15th, 5pm-7pm
For viewing the work in person, the auction is currently on exhibition at:
Craft Ontario, 1106 Queen St. West in Toronto.
The highly decorated list of makers includes: Beth Alber, Lois Etherington Betteridge, Mimi Cabri, Dorothy Caldwell, Kai Chan, Susan Collett, Peter Fleming, Michael Fortune, Sarah Hall, Steve Heinemann, Stephen Hogbin, Robert Jekyll, Susan Warner Keene, Susan Low Beer, Paul McClure, Matthias Ostermann, Ann Roberts, Karl Schantz, Susan Rankin, Don Stuart, and Judith Tinkl. Among them, Eight are honoured recipients of The Saidye Bronfman Award, Canada’s national award for fine craft. The roster also includes Twelve inductees to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts Foundation (RCA).
“Craft Ontario was absolutely instrumental to my development and success as a designer and craftsperson, and I am proud to donate a signed piece on behalf of the organization that has nurtured, supported and stimulated me over more than four decades.” says Michael Fortune, Furniture Designer and Maker, Craft Ontario Member since 1974.
Questions?
Please get in touch at [email protected] or 416-925-4222 x 225.
by Carole Epp | Jan 12, 2018 | call for entry
Deadline: June 1, 2018
The Alberta Craft Council is calling for exhibition proposals for the 2019 line-up of the Alberta Craft Gallery – Edmonton & Calgary. The exhibition spaces are dedicated to showcasing work by emerging, mid-career, and established craft artists. The Exhibition Team is looking for well-developed themes that highlight mastery in craftsmanship, features new work, pushes the boundaries of craft, and/or celebrates the achievements of our members. Exhibitions can be individual or group shows.
Submission Content:
- Cover Letter that includes:
– contact information
– detailed description and theme of the exhibition
– number of pieces/artists in or expected to participate in the exhibition
– time of year preferred
- Current ACC Membership
- Current CV – artist resume
- Artist Biography
- Images and image list
– high quality images of work to be presented in the exhibition or representatie of the work
– images list must include: title, year created, dimensions, materials and techniques
Questions?
Please contact Joanne Hamel, Exhibition Lead
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-488-6611 ext. 234
Submit your proposal to:
Email: [email protected]
www.albertacraft.ab.ca/acc-calls-for-entry
by Carole Epp | Jan 12, 2018 | workshops
Classes are open to all levels of experience
1-Experience working at the legendary Leach Pottery in St Ives, UK, for a 5 Day Finial Class …….. https://www.leachpottery.com/courses – only a few places left. March 12 – 16, 2018
2- Be at the beautiful MISSA campus at Metchosin, Vancouver Island, BC – Ceramic Sculpture ……… https://missa.ca/workshops June 23/24, 2018
3 – At the wonderful RED DEER college campus, Alberta, Canada – Series Summer Art School … http://rdc.ab.ca/continuing-education/continuing-education Sculpture in Situ …July 16 – 20, 2018
Find out more about Debra Sloan on her website.
by Carole Epp | Jan 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
A household name in the Canadian ceramic scene, Brendan Tang is finishing up a residency at the Burrard Arts Foundation which surprisingly takes him a step away from the work he’s gained so much recognition for. It’s always exciting to watch established artists take risks and challenge themselves, and their audiences, creatively. Make sure to catch his latest exhibition, opening this thursday the 11th and running till March 10th. There’s a great write up on the Burrard Arts Foundation site about this new series and some background for those new to his work.
CBC Arts also recently caught up with the artist in his studio in Vancouver. Make sure not to miss this behind the scenes look at Tang’s Manga Ormolu series and how it lead him to his new cloud series meatspace at Burrard Arts Foundation. And check out more of Brendan’s work on his website.
