by Carole Epp | Jan 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
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| Carol Snyder |
Beyond the Brickyard—Seventh Annual Juried Exhibition
January 16–March 7, 2015
Opening Reception: Friday, January 16, 6–8 pm
Bray North Gallery
Featuring artwork by Eliza
Hang Yee Au, Posey Bacopoulos, Jess Benjamin, Renee Brown, Tom Budzak,
Carolanne Currier, Forrest Sincoff Gard, Seth Green, Nathan A. Haney,
Jennifer Hansen Gard, Margaret K. Haydon, Robbie Heidinger, Lauren
Kearns, Robert Kolhouse, Justin Lambert, Clay Leonard, Chris Lively,
Chaz Martinsen, Tim Ian Mitchell, Matthew Mitros, Nick Moen and
Kathryn Adams, Stephanie Osser, Vince Palacios, Becky Pinnick, Lora
Rust, Amy Santoferraro, Thomas Schmidt and Jeffrey Stephen Miller, Carol
Snyder, Rebekah Strickland, John Utgaard, Carolyn Watkins, Eliza Weber
andWilliam Wright.
Archie Bray Website
by Carole Epp | Jan 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
ART OF CERAMICS, is a
voyage of discovery through of the world of ceramics today. A material
so fragile yet so bold, every piece an extraordinary work of art. On the
following pages you will discover different artists, who accentuate
their messages through images, transforming ceramics into a visual
identity, the objective of which is to inspire the sense of subtlety,
humour, the condemnation of aspects of the consumer society…. Amongst
those featured are Barnaby Barford, Foekje Fleur and Kate Macdowell,
Lenneke Wispelwey, Ende, Jonathan Adler and Piselli Projects, who put
their stamp on our everyday objects, introducing art into our most
habitual moments.
by Carole Epp | Jan 12, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Ceramics Thematic Residency
Program dates: April 27, 2015 – May 22, 2015
Application deadline: January 28, 2015
Wood……pots..….ideas……bricks.……fire……collaboration.…..inspiration….mountains…..
As technological changes have gradually infiltrated most aspects of
modern life, both for benefit and detriment, some things remain robustly
human and process-based and fast-tracking is counter-productive. In the
world of ceramics, already a very time-centric occupation, wood firing
remains a bastion of thoughtful, concentrated, measured activity. Go
too quickly in any part of the journey and the results will underwhelm.
Focusing too much on outcome without proper attention to process can
lead to disappointment, if not disaster. Deep learning and satisfaction
are just two of the results of such engagement – not to mention the
comradery, collaborative spirit and decision making which fuel it.
This residency is an opportunity to work alongside other wood and
soda fire enthusiasts; to create, share ideas, techniques and
inspirations, and in turn, be inspired by the stunning surroundings of
the Rocky Mountains which we will take time to discover and explore. We
will fire The Banff Centre’s venerable Noborigama kiln –
designed and built three decades ago -around which a host of memorable
conversations, art work, challenges and celebrations have emerged and
occurred.
The residency is best suited to emerging and established artists with
wood and/or soda firing experience who want to push their work in new
creative directions.
Program structure and benefits:
- Shared studio with 24-hour access
- A community of artists working together
- Studio visit with faculty
- Public lectures by faculty, visiting artists, and guests
- Technical assistance for wood and salt kiln usage
- Access to The Banff Centre Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives
- Plus membership at the Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre
- Artist rates for Banff Centre events
http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=1556
