Can Craft? Craft Can! – opening exhibition

by | Sep 8, 2017 | Uncategorized

Opening reception:  Friday, September 15th 6-9pm Art Gallery of Burlington
Aligning with Canada’s 150th anniversary, the Biennial will serve as a spotlight to celebrate and educate the public and craft professionals alike about the importance that Craft plays in our everyday lives. The biennial will provide historical contextualization of Canadian craft practise and offer critical insight into its future.
Comprising of four exhibitions and a two day conference, the Canadian Craft Biennial, in its inaugural year celebrates with Canada’s 150th anniversary, serving as a spotlight to celebrate and educate the public and craft professionals alike about the importance that Craft plays in our everyday lives. The biennial will provide historical contextualization of Canadian craft practise and offer critical insight into its future.

Can Craft? Craft Can! includes the work of:

  • Pierre Aupilardjuk, Carole Baillargeon, Louise Lemieux Bérubé, Beth Biggs, Robert Brown, Teresa Burrows, Karen Cantine, Bridget Catchpole, Kai Chan, Janice Wright Cheney, Brigitte Clavette, Jess Riva Cooper, Brad Copping, Marie-Andrée Côté, Gabrielle Desmarais, Brothers Dressler, Robin DuPont, Susan Edgerley, Michael Flaherty, Reid Flock, Pascale Girardin, Matt Gould, Igah Hainnu, Barb Hunt, Elisapee Ishulutaq, Jean Kagyut, Kawtysie Kakee, Benjamin Kikkert, Catherine Kiliktee, Elsie Klengenberg, Sandra Ledingham, Lou Lynn, Janet Macpherson, Michael Massie, Bettina Matzkuhn, Paul McClure, Caroline Ouellette, Greg Payce, Luce Pelletier, Gord Peteran, Claudio Pino, Anne Drew Potter, Elizabeth Quiningnaaq, Shona Rae, Pamela Ritchie, Ruth Scheuing, Amir Sheikhvand, Wendy Shirran, Eva Siakuluk, Greg Sims, Anita Singh, Cheryl Wilson Smith, EartHand Gleaners Society, Despo Sophocleous, Susan Surette, Winnie Tatya, Ningeokuluk Teevee, Yvonne Thomas, Barbara Tipton, Anna Torma, Annie Tung, Jessica Vellenga, Angelika Werth, Zane Wilcox

Artist-in-Residence Opportunity – Lucky Rabbit & Co. Artists’ House

by | Sep 7, 2017 | residency opportunity

 

Emerging Artist Residency Competition – one month rent free

Lucky Rabbit & Co. Artists’ House is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for a 2018 Artist in Residence competition. Open to emerging Canadian artists of any discipline, the winner will receive a one month residency rent-free, in the apartment and adjoining studio (apartment: 300 sq’ /studio: 350 sq’) at Lucky Rabbit & Co. plus a $100 stipend. All other expenses, including travel, are the responsibility of the artist. The winner may choose any month in 2018. If required, transportation to and from the airport will be provided. Lucky Rabbit & Co. is a collective of professional self-employed artists who live and work in the beautiful Town of Annapolis Royal, in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. The winner will be chosen by a jury of 5 artists. Tell us why it should be you! Some conditions apply, please see website (www.luckyrabbitandco.com/artistsresidency) for more details..

Lucky Rabbit & Co. gratefully acknowledges funding from Awesome Annapolis who made this contest possible.

Virtual Clay™ Online Classes

by | Sep 6, 2017 | Uncategorized

Virtual Clay and NCECA announce our most exciting and compelling online lecture season to date. Featured presenters for the 2017-2018 season include Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Kathy Butterly and Neil Brownsword.

Virtual Clay is a series real-time online classes that gather a vibrant community of artists, designers and art historians to speak with you about important topics in ceramics. These online conversations are meant to challenge preconceptions and explore new territory, inspiring you to think about the world in fresh and different ways.

To celebrate #GlobalDayofClay on November 8, 92Y is offering Jessica Jackson Hutchins’ lecture free! Space is limited, so patrons purchasing a two-lecture subscription for $50 will be given priority access. After October 15, if space is available, Hutchins’ lecture will be available free of charge on a first come, first served basis.

Enjoy the new season of OnDemand lectures from the comfort of your home, studio or classroom, at the incredibly affordable price of $15 each. Browse the OnDemand archives for past Virtual Clay lectures here.

Tickets must be purchased by noon of the day of the event.

Please Note: All times are Eastern Standard. An email with login instructions will be sent to all participants prior to the event.

www.92y.org/tickets/uptown/subscription/virtual-clay-3-pack.aspx

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: Membership Director @ The Studio Potter

by | Aug 31, 2017 | job posting

Easthampton, Massachusetts—Studio Potter seeks a Membership Director responsible for circulation management and strategic membership development. Studio Potter journal is a nationally and internationally recognized publication in its 45th year. It is the leading independent, non-profit ceramics publication in print and digital formats.

Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree. Priority will be given to candidates with a degree in art, crafts, or design, knowledge of and experience in the ceramics field, and experience in non-profit administration or marketing and public relations.

Desired Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel), cloud-based computing, content management systems, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and e-commerce platforms; graphic design and photo editing; organizational, research, and innovative thinking; public relations and social media.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Manage, maintain, and develop circulation, membership, and donor rosters
  • Act as the primary service representative to members of SP
  • Organize mailings and all promotional materials, both physical and electronic
  • Manage online retail sales of back issues and other SP merchandise
  • Attend major SP events to assist in sales management
  • Manage, maintain, and organize all contact lists and records
  • Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns in all media
  • Provide administrative and clerical support as needed
  • Be generally awesome

Hours and Pay: Up to 25 hours per week, flexible schedule, pay commensurate with experience

Contact: Interested and qualified applicants please send a brief cover letter and one-page resume to: Elenor Wilson, Executive Director/Editor at [email protected]. Position is open until filled.