Earthlings @ Esker Foundation

Earthlings is an exhibition of visionary ceramic sculpture and works
on paper, produced both individually and collaboratively, by seven
contemporary artists. Otherworldly, surreal, magically figurative, and
underpinned by complex narratives, the works in this exhibition are the
products of a range of deeply personal practices that are informed by
idiosyncratic realities and myths, real and imagined spaces, sensuality,
and spirituality.

Ashoona (Cape Dorset), Boyle (Toronto), and the ceramic artists of
Matchbox studio in Rankin Inlet share a handcrafted, intuitive approach
to transformative imagery that is as sympathetic as it is culturally
distinct. The exhibition will feature recent and landmark works by each
artist as well as collaborative explorations, including sculptures
produced in September 2016 by Pierre Aupilardjuk, Shary Boyle, and John
Kurok while in residence at the extraordinary Medalta in Medicine Hat.

eskerfoundation.com
calgaryherald.com/entertainment/local-arts/earthlings-seven-artists-bridge-north-and-south-with-group-exhibition

Cheers @ Medalta OPENS tomorrow!

Cheers @ Medalta
September 1st– November 30th, 2016.
Medalta’s Yuill Family Gallery
Opening Reception- Thursday September 1st 6-8pm
Online shop opens Friday September 2nd at 12pm MST.  medalta.org/cheers
We are excited to share our Medalta International Exhibition, “Cheers @ Medalta,”
with you! This year, as we launched the call for submissions on St.
Patrick’s Day at NCECA’s (National Council on Education for the Ceramic
Arts) 50th anniversary celebration, we felt there was no better theme
than celebratory drinking vessels!
It
has been great to see so many varied submissions from around the world
in ode to celebratory drinking vessels. In the end we had over 430 works
submitted which our juror, Robin DuPont, had the difficult task of
narrowing down into 140 pieces for the exhibition. Along with jurying
the exhibition, Robin will be selecting the grand prize winner of a month long residency at Medalta with accommodation!
If you can’t make it to the reception join Medalta on Instagram, where we will be posting live from the opening and announcing the grand prize and purchase prize winners.
The
International Exhibition is one of our biggest and most anticipated
exhibitions of the year, and this year will be no exception.  The
celebratory drinking vessels we have received from all over the world
are a must see, and the best part is… if you see something you like,
it’s yours to purchase!

Online shop opens September 2nd at 12pm MST.  medalta.org/cheers

Mould Making @ Medalta with CLINT NEUFELD

Monday, August 8 – Friday, August 12, 2016

$700(CAD) + 5% GST

Registration Deadline: July 8, 2016

Enrollment limited to 12 participants

Register Now

Instructor: Clint Neufeld

Clint Neufeld will guide you through all aspects of mold making and
slip casting in this 5-day workshop. Participants will have the unique
opportunity to join Clint in creating a multi-piece mold of a piece of
machinery from Medalta’s boneyard.

Fee includes:

  • 24 hour Medalta studio access
  • Full access to the entire Historic Clay District site
  • All support materials

Artist responsible for:

  • Accommodations: Units are reserved at Medicine Hat College Student Housing; call 403.529.3820 to book.

For more information, contact [email protected]

Cancellation/Refund Policy

A full refund (less a $25 admin fee) is available if you cancel by
the registration deadline. If Medalta cancels, or if you need to cancel
due to medical reasons, you will receive a full refund. If you need to
cancel after the registration deadline, you will be refunded 50% of the
course fee. For cancellations less than two weeks from the start date of
the course, we will be unable to issue any refund.

medalta.org/mould-making-medalta

TONS of upcoming opportunities @ MEDALTA for international artists at all stages of their careers.

I can’t lie, I’m a huge fan of Medalta. It’s a home away from home and if they would just let me stay indefinitely with my family I would be there tomorrow and move in permanently. But you, yes YOU, have the chance to go and be a part of this world class facility and international artist residency program. You just have to apply.

So what exactly are you waiting for?
No really…get your applications in!

http://medalta.org/artistopportunities