by Carole Epp | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Robin DuPont received his BFA from the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary and his MFA from Utah State University in Logan, Utah. He also studied at the Kootenay School of the Arts in Nelson and the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. He has been a visiting artist and instructor at numerous institutions, has participated in several artist residencies, and has built a variety of wood-fired kilns in Canada. In 2013, DuPont was nominated for the RBC Emerging Artist Award, and in 2021, he received the North-West Ceramics Foundation Mayer Wosk Award of Excellence. He lives in the Slocan Valley, in the interior of BC. He makes utilitarian wood and atmospheric-fired pots, which are exhibited across Canada and the United States. Recent exhibitions include Thrown, at the Touchstones Museum of Art & History in Nelson, BC, and a solo exhibition, Of This Place, at the Langham, in Kaslo, BC, both in 2021.
In his talk, Wood-firing in Canada, DuPont will share his insights into how the genre of wood-firing plays a role in contemporary ceramics in Canada. He will discuss makers, kilns, influences at work within the genre, and innovating a process that is thousands of years old. From kiln architecture to dispelling stereotypes, the artist will share his thoughts on the people and places contributing to this field.
DuPont’s talk will take place via Zoom on March 27, at 2pm. During the presentation, we ask the audience to please turn off their videos and mute themselves. After the talk, there will be ample time to ask questions via the chat function. We look forward to seeing you there!
To register for this exciting talk by a very popular BC ceramist, see here
For more on Robin DuPont’s work, please see his website.
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by Carole Epp | Mar 17, 2022 | residency opportunity
We are looking for artists and creators who are professionals in their field and are able to work independently, produce their work in our offered facilities and unusual circumstances, but are also open for cooperation with local audience and hosts.
On 2022 priorities will be given to the applicants who are interested to explore the local environment, lifestyle, traditions, culture and local economic and afterwards to make a documentation in any medium they professionally represent (visual art, movement, music, research etc.)
Artists from Ukraine can apply for long term residencies and will be free of charge!
by Carole Epp | Mar 15, 2022 | residency opportunity
This summer Wildfire Ceramic Studio will be hosting its first short-term, summer residency! Missoula has an incredible abundance of nature, beauty, and art community that can help to foster a truly incredible creative experience. Wildfire Ceramic Studio would like to invite emerging women of color ceramic artists to apply!
The Bipoc Women in the Ceramic Arts Fellowship is awarded to one short-term summer resident to help assist with the cost of living, studio rent, and materials for artists who would like to dedicate their time and energy to their studio practice. Awarded artists are able to choose a 1-3 month stay at WCS, through the months of June-August.
Residents will be expected to be self-sufficient in their artistic practice, positive, and engaged members of the studio. Resident responsibilities include at least 20hrs a week of studio time, and 5hr of work for the studio a week.
The cost of Studio rent ($190 a month), and housing (if necessary) is deducted from the Fellowship. A fully furnished, private room with a full bathroom, closet, mini fridge, microwave, and kettle is available for $500 a month.
Missoula is a bike friendly town, with a free city bus system!
Residents are provided 24hr access with a studio space that includes a worktable, shelving, and a wheel.
Fees: residents are responsible for materials and kiln firings.
This residency includes:
$2500 Bipoc Women in the Ceramic Arts Fellowship
Be a part of the Wildfire Ceramic Studio show at ZACC in August
24hr Studio Access
A membership to the Clay Studio of Missoula
Tour of Helena clay studio
Attend the Montana Clay Tour (July 30, 31. Covid dependent)
Spot in our consignment spot for 6 months, with potential to renew
Free for current students (apply with student email)
Applicants must submit a 300-word letter of intent for their time at WCS that includes preferred duration and dates, 300-word bio and artist statement, contacts of 3 professional recommendations with name, affiliation, and email, CV, and a portfolio of 10 artworks.
Applicant requirements (except for images) must be in one PDF document formatted as jdoe_app, each on a separate page, in the order of:
Letter of intent, artist statement, bio, professional references, CV
Digital images must be in .jpeg format and must be 300dpi and the longest length of 1000 pixels. File name format: jdoe1, jdoe2, jdoe3.
All applications that do not follow this format will be disregarded and not juried and application fee will not be refunded. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Email All requirements to [email protected]
www.wildfireceramicstudio.com/bipocfellowship
by Carole Epp | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
This is Yuliya Makliuk, a fellow potter from Ukraine. At least I was a potter until two weeks ago, but I’m not sure if this is the case anymore. I had to flee my home and my studio. On the 24th of February, I woke up at 5 am to the sounds of rocket shelling on Kyiv. I woke up my husband and said to him “Russia has attacked”. Since then, we live in what seems to be a never-ending nightmare. I’m sure you have seen the news.
While our army and volunteers do everything possible and impossible to resist the invasion, ceramicists of Ukraine also try to help our people. There are several ways to provide support from abroad if you’re willing to help:
1. Buy charitable digital posters from Ukrainian artists on Etsy. Unfortunately, there’s virtually no way to send physical goods like ceramics at the moment.
If you are an Etsy user, search for digital items from Ukraine. We will send this money to local humanitarian organizations or the national army. I’m just one of many and here’s my shop.
2. Host a Ukrainian ceramic artist in your studio. Fill out this form if this is something you can do.
Be it for a couple of days or half a year, any help is vital now. Many women, some with kids, are forced to leave their homes and studios to save their lives. European countries are a priority, as it is easier to get there and the visas have been waived.
3. Many international aid organizations accept donations for war relief in Ukraine. Choose the one you trust and send some help if you can. I would recommend SaveLife In UA and Hospitallers.
4. Also, Ukraine needs political support from our partner states that is commensurate with the scale of Russian aggression. Please petition your authorities and representatives to provide defense measures, financial aid and impose sanctions on the aggressor. Every day of delay costs the lives of Ukrainian civilians and is a threat to broader Europe.
We have received immense solidarity over these weeks. The people of Ukraine are grateful for every step taken by people of goodwill from all over the world.
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