upcoming @ Sask Craft Council: Jack Sures 82

by | Aug 3, 2017 | Uncategorized

The Saskatchewan Craft Council is pleased to present 82 — an exhibition of 82 distinct ceramic works in recognition of the Jack Sures’ eighty-second year!

Jack Sures is one of Canada’s most distinguished ceramic artists. His work is rich, organic, technically refined — yet whimsical at the same time. Sures’ distinct style is best seen in the surface treatment of the clay: whipped into dynamic marks, or painted gesturally with broad and curling strokes. His work varies from small vessels to massive plates and monumental murals. One of these murals is visible in Saskatoon, a 2,900 square foot mural at the Sturdy Stone Centre.

Jack Sures is renowned as a ceramic artist, a member of the Order of Canada, and the recipient of many awards and commendations, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal. He taught two generations of Saskatchewan ceramicists and established the ceramics and printmaking department at the University of Saskatchewan’s Regina campus (now the University of Regina). During this time, ceramics in Saskatchewan flourished. Sures worked with other notable and influential artists, such as Victor Cicansky, David Gilhooly, Ann James, and Marilyn Levine contributing to and supporting an ongoing legacy of Saskatchewan fine craft.

The Saskatchewan Craft Council is delighted to be hosting this monumental exhibition at the Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery on Broadway Avenue in Saskatoon. Be sure not to miss this celebration of Jack Sures’ 82 years!

A public Reception will be held at the Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery on Friday, August 11th from 7 to 9 pm. All are welcome!

A public Artist Talk will be held Saturday, August 12th at 2 pm. Sures will discuss his artistic process, the creation of these 82 works, and his history in the Saskatchewan fine craft world.

Works from 82 can be purchased in person at the SCC Gallery or through our Online Gallery Shop.

saskcraftcouncil.org/affinity-gallery-exhibitions/current-exhibition/

call for entry: Fusions Clay and Glass Show 2017

by | Jul 10, 2017 | call for entry

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 21st annual juried FUSION Clay & Glass Show, exhibition and sale, held at the Artscape Wychwood Barns in Toronto.  Celebrating the best and most engaging clay and glass works, FUSION’s Clay & Glass Show will be the foremost event for purchasing the finest in clay and glass.

This year’s show will have $2000 in awards available!

DOWNLOAD: FUSION Clay and Glass Show 2017 CALL FOR ENTRY.pdf

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
JULY 21, 2017, 5 PM
No late entries will be considered

Wychwood Barns
601 Christie Street,
Toronto, ON

October 13–October 15, 2017

Friday, Oct 13:
Opening Reception 7-9 pm
Saturday, Oct 14: 8 am – 5 pm
Sunday, Oct 15: 11 am – 5 pm

www.clayandglass.on.ca