by Carole Epp | Sep 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Art Gallery of Burlington is excited to kick
off the Fall 2014 exhibition schedule with a celebration of contemporary
Canadian ceramics.
Coast to Coast to Coast will feature ceramic works from the AGB’s
permanent collection to tell of the development of contemporary
ceramics in Canada, and how the art form has developed through time.
Portrait of a Collector explores the influences of Herbert Bunt
on the growth of the AGB collection, and his role as the first major
donor to the Gallery.
Coast to Coast to Coast
September 27, 2014 – November 9, 2014
Location: Lee-Chin Family Gallery
Artists: Various artists from the AGB Collection
Curator: Jonathan Smith
Reception: September 28, 2-4pm
Related Lectures:
Coast to Coast to Coast by Jonathan Smith, October 8 at 10am
Unique and universal – Quebec ceramics by Denis Longchamps, November 12 at 10am
The Exhibition:
The growth of the collection over the years has enabled us to recognize not only the breadth of expression that the ceramic medium encompasses, but also the regional, national and international influences that are expressed in the work. Regional differences that were influenced by historic developments and nurtured by the craftspeople and institutions, bump up against international art movements that helped to create artists with highly personal viewpoints. Canada with its multicultural background has welcomed these influences and grown with them. The idea of ceramics as an art form is a relatively new development in the history of the country, only arising in the late fifties and early sixties. Before then the medium had only existed in the mass production of functional pieces. The movement began with the influx of artists working in the tradition of Leach and Hamada, and the young generation of Canadians that arose in the sixties. The new energy that arose in the sixties was at first focused on expressive functional work. Over the ensuing decades, this has broadened out with ever increasing emphasis on the sculptural aspect of the medium, in particular with the rise of artists who investigate the intersection of the functional with ever increasing sculptural intentions. This in turn is bringing the medium to multi-disciplinary intersections such as installation and video. This exhibition looks at the roots of the movement, the regional origins of trends and the growing maturity of Canadian ceramics in the wider world.
by Carole Epp | Sep 14, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Artist Statement
I look to make work that creates an effect on the individual person rather than, at first, the community at large. For me, attracting the individual is about finding a passion and creating a bond between maker and user. Original work, purposeful ceramics and creating conversations are the main points that I look to answer within my ceramic medium.
I describe the process I have investigated as “cut and paste”. Utilizing technical aspects of ceramics, related to throwing on the wheel, hand building and mold work. My aim is to create forms that are different but that also relate to my own self. This comes from explorations of design and personal preference, but also from outside sources such as graffiti, geometry, sociology and mass media (Tumblr).
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by Carole Epp | Sep 11, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Big Mug Spectacular
We are having a mug show,
You are invited to participate
Show opens December 11th 2014 7pm
Mugs need to arrive by November 15th 2014
24 mugs per artist
The gallery commission rate is 50%
We are accepting guest artists so if you know of any awesome mug makers do share their names etc.
The show is only open to Canadian artists working in Canada
Please reply back to
[email protected]
or call
519-434-5443
1-866-229-5244
I look forward to hearing from you all
Brian
Jonathon Bancroft-Snell Gallery-Galerie
258 Dundas Street
London, Ontario
N6A 1H3
by Carole Epp | Sep 8, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
(L) Threaded Lamp, 2013. Brad Turner
(R) Dressed, 2012. Janet Macpherson
$10,000 Awards for Emerging Ceramic and Glass Artists!
Are you an emerging artist? Do you want to develop your artistic practice? We have two opportunities for you!
The
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is calling for submissions to the 2014
RBC Award for Glass and Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics.
These
prestigious national awards allow practicing early career ceramic and
glass artists to undertake a period of independent research, or other
activities that advance their artistic and professional practice at a
key moment in their careers. Award winners receive $10,000; a second
prize of $1,000 is also granted. The Selection Committee is comprised of
respected contemporary glass and ceramic artists (both sculptural and
functional) and other arts professionals. Winners will be announced and
the awards presented at a gala event in Waterloo Ontario on November 22,
2014.
To
be eligible for the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics or the RBC Award
for Glass, artists must be Canadian citizens or have Permanent Resident
status. They must have developed skills through training and/or
practice in the field (not necessarily in academic institutions) and be
recognized by other artists working in the same artistic tradition. All
applicants have maintained an independent professional practice for no
more than 10 years prior to their application.
Application Guidelines:
To download the complete guidelines for the RBC Award for Glass or the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics, visit http://www.theclayandglass.ca/awards. In order to be considered, applications for either award must be received electronically by Friday, October 3, 2014.
About the Awards:
The
RBC Award for Glass is supported by RBC as part of the RBC Emerging
Artists Project. The Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics is supported by
the Keith and Winifred Shantz Fund for the Arts, held at The Kitchener
and Waterloo Community Foundation. Past recipients of both awards truly
represent the best of the emerging ceramic and glass artists in Canada.
Janet Macpherson of Toronto, Ontario was the winner of the 2013 Winifred
Shantz Award for Ceramics. Brad Turner of Calgary, Alberta was the
winner of the 2013 RBC Award for Glass.
Contact Information:
For additional information, please contact Christian Bernard Singer, Curator at
[email protected]
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery • Galerie canadienne de la Céramique et du Verre
25 Caroline Street North • Waterloo, Ontario N2L 2Y5 • www.theclayandglass.ca
Hours:
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by Carole Epp | Sep 2, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
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Retail Manager
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
25 Caroline Street North
Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5
www.theclayandglass.ca
Date Posted: August 20, 2014
Status: Regular Full-Time
Reports to: Executive Director
Application Deadline: September 15, 2014
Start Date: November 3, 2014
Job Description:
The
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is seeking an experienced retail
professional to assume full responsibility for the management of all
aspects of the Gallery Shop including budgeting and financial controls.
The Retail Manager ensures that the daily operation of the Gallery Shop
is carried out in an ethical, amiable and professional manner that
serves visitors’ needs. This includes sourcing, displaying and promoting
quality contemporary work by Canadian glass, ceramic and enamel artists
as well as hiring, training and overseeing staff. The Retail Manager is
one of five members of senior staff reporting to the Executive
Director.
Requirements:
A
background that includes retail management experience, knowledge of
contemporary Canadian art and craft and hands-on experience in clay
and/or glass is desirable. The Retail Manager must be self-motivated and
well organized and have demonstrated supervisory skills. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) are
required. The position requires some lifting, bending and carrying
stock. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and
as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Bilingualism would be an
asset.
Additional information:
This
position will be posted until the competition closes on September 15.
Interviews will be scheduled following that date in the hopes that the
successful candidate will be able to start work on or about November 3,
2014. This position offers a salary of $28,000 to $30,000 per annum and a
benefits package. Canadians, permanent residents and/or foreign
nationals with a valid work permit will be given priority consideration.
Please submit a single PDF including a one-page cover letter, résumé
and three references to:
Organization Description:
With
an emphasis on supporting the work of Canadian ceramic and glass
artists, the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery presents exhibitions that
challenge ideas and perceptions of the definitions of art, craft and
design today. The Gallery’s public programs offer multiple pathways for
engagement with contemporary artworks and art-making practices. The
Gallery Shop is recognized on its own merits as a fine craft gallery,
showing the best of Canadian ceramic and glass work. Housing a
collection of historical and contemporary Canadian ceramic, glass and
enamel art, the Gallery is proud to conserve and promote an active
component of Canada’s rich cultural heritage.
