Coming Soon to the Ann Street Gallery

by | Aug 3, 2011 | Uncategorized


Carol Epp

Breaking Boundaries: A Survey of Contemporary Ceramics
The Ann Street Gallery is delighted to present their newest exhibition, Breaking Boundaries: A Survey of Contemporary Ceramics, with an Artist Reception on Saturday, August 6, 2011 from 6:00-9:00 pm.

In this exhibition, twenty-four contemporary artists from across the country come together and offer an expansive vision of the contemporary ceramic scene. Breaking Boundaries provides a survey of ceramic works highlighting an impressive array of ceramic artists, from young emerging talents to establish artists whose work is on the cutting edge of contemporary art. On display in the exhibition are varied selections of challenging works ranging from small whimsical utilitarian vessels, large sculptural pieces to site-specific installations.

As a medium ceramic art has an ancient and rich history of cultural expression and utility. There is also something fascinating about the primitiveness of clay and its versatile creative process. Perhaps the attraction is its timelessness, or just a medium itself that seems to resound within all of us as human beings. For contemporary artists the potential of clay for expressing aesthetic ideas is enormous, varied and ever expanding. The artists work in Breaking Boundaries reflects new and exciting responses to the medium while exploiting its malleability, which makes for an infinite range of artistic expression and interpretations.

In particular, this exhibition calls attention to the existing prejudices surrounding the medium and challenges those to take a broader view of its possibilities, while elevating an awareness of contemporary ceramic arts. Works showcased offer ceramic enthusiasts new talent to explore, for visitors it is an opportunity to directly connect to the visceral tactility and joy of objects made in clay. In Breaking Boundaries viewers can explore the creativity of contemporary ceramic artists who extend the possibilities of working with clay and unconventional materials while breaking through the boundaries imposed by the art establishment.

Artist featured: Dylan Beck, Ruth Borgenicht, Maureen Burns-Bowie, Bryan Czibesz, Carole Epp, Raymond W. Gonzalez, Doug Herren, Priscilla Hollingsworth, Liz Howe, Roxanne Jackson, Calder Kamin, Debbie Kupinsky, Julie Malen, Kate Missett, Wendy Olson, Vince Palacios, Gabriel Parque, Jesse Ring, Benjamin Schulman, John Williams, Alyssa Wood, Jennifer Woodin, Jindra Viková and Matthew Ziemke.
The exhibition will be on view through Saturday, September 24. The Ann Street Gallery is a nonprofit art gallery specializing in contemporary emerging and established artists. The gallery is located at 104 Ann Street in Newburgh, and hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm and Friday through Saturday 11:00 am-5:00 pm.

For more information regarding Breaking Boundaries and the Ann Street Gallery, contact Virginia Walsh, Director at (845) 784-1146 or [email protected], or visit www.annstreetgallery.org. Image above: “Ass Kissing Angels” by Carole Epp

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Call For Papers

by | Jul 14, 2011 | Uncategorized

The Art of the Coroplast Speaks: The Story of Archaeology, Art History and the Ceramic Arts

Type: Calls For Papers
Posted by: Angelo State University
Deadline: 09/16/11

We welcome proposals from faculty, independent scholars and advanced graduate students whose research focuses on the ceramic arts. Paper topics that address the theme, particularly submissions that take an interdisciplinary approach to material/visual culture, are welcome. Please send an abstract of no more than 300 words for 20 minute papers with your name, title, institutional affiliation (if applicable) together with a short CV to the conference organizer, Dr. Kimberly S. Busby, [email protected] by Friday, September 16, 2011. The symposium will be held on Thursday, April 19th in conjunction with the Twenty-Seventh Annual San Angelo Ceramic Symposium, April 19-22, 2012 at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas.

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Arrowmont Workshop: Charlie Cummings

by | Jun 13, 2011 | Uncategorized


Clay: An Interdisciplinary Medium in the Digital AgeJune 26th – July 2nd, 2011

This summer Charlie is teaching an exciting workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. During the workshop we’ll use Photoshop and printmaking processes to create images for every step in ceramics -wet clay to fired glaze. We’ll even use underglazes to create monoprinted photographic images like the one below. There are only a few spaces left in the workshop, learn more on the Arrowmont website. Questions about the workshop? Send them to [email protected]

Charlie Cummings ceramic monoprint
Ceramic monoprint, porcelain, underglaze, 12 x 10 inches.

Job posting – Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery

by | May 27, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery Website:
www.theclayandglass.ca Position Facts:
Title: Executive Director, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Term: Full time – 37.5 Hours a week
Salary range $70,000 to $90,000
Start Date: As early as July 1 2011, no later than September 1 2011 Position Description:

  • The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is seeking an Executive Director (ED) who will lead the organization in an exciting period of renewal.
  • The ED is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction and policies set by the Gallery’s Board of Directors.
  • The ED is accountable for the development and implementation of strategies that enable the Gallery to fulfill its vision, mission and goals, for effective operation of the Gallery and care of its collection.
  • The ED will actively develop and execute fundraising initiatives and be able to create and maintain strong relationships with private and public sector partners.
  • The ED will be the public face of the Gallery. The ED will be responsible for outreach, engagement, collaboration and advocacy with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the Gallery.
  • The ED will provide strong leadership in the areas of governance, administrative and financial management functions.
  • Through a team of senior staff, the ED will be responsible for the overall operation of the Gallery including, but not limited to, its exhibition space, retail shop, education and volunteer programs.

Challenges:

  • Leading a public gallery in the midst of a strategic renewal.
  • Developing sustainable funding sources.
  • Problem-solving and setting priorities in a fast-paced, complex and evolving multi-stakeholder environment with multiple competing deadlines and competition for resources.
  • Exercising judgment in identifying issues, modifying plans as business conditions change, assessing courses of action and developing recommendations.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years management in a similar position.
    Demonstrated track record and ability to:
  • develop effective community and donor relationships and secure gifts and sponsorships; and
    develop and maintain creative and successful partnerships, evidenced by teamwork and collegiality, within and beyond the organization.
  • Excellent leadership qualities and outstanding skills in team-building, meeting management, facilitation, and public relations.
    Passion for the visual arts.
  • Position Dimensions:
    Direct Reports:
    • Curator
      Director of Education
    • Retail Sales Manager
    • Development
      Marketing support
    • Bookkeeper
  • Annual Revenue: $850,000
    Active Members: Approximately 375
  • Annual Visitors: 20,000 with a goal to double within 5 years
  • Key Funders: Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, City of Waterloo, Region of Waterloo, small group of significant sponsors/donors.

Submit application by May 31, 2011 to: [email protected] or Martin Finestone, Vice Chair, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery 50 Queen Street North,
Suite 1020, P.O. Box 2248
Kitchener, Ontario
N2M 6M2, Canada