“ POTTERS an COLUMBIA a ClayLines Celebrating Success in our community Ceramics on the Edge 5 Exhibition By Debra Sloan Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa, Sechelt, B.C. July 10 to Aug. 4, 2013 Betty Keller, Joanne Scanlan, Heather Waddell, Robert D’Arcy, Mary White and Jan Major are the people behind an excellent exhibition and catalogue, which showcases 14 ceramicists on the Sunshine Coast in the 5th annual exhibition Ceramics on the Edge 5. The previous four exhibitions focused on innovative ceramics, but this year the group decided it was time that the excellent functional ceramicists in the region should be included. Thus making this exhibition more representational of the regional ceramic practice. I was asked to ‘jury’ the exhibition. This year it was decided to make it an inclusive show, and my role would be as commentator. ‘This means that the exhibition is representational of the wide range of sensibilities and levels of the expertise in the region. Every participant sent in a short bio and statement as well as images to be included in the excellent catalogue. I was to comment on how their work reflected their intentions for the catalogue and during the opening. Many of the participants write about how they are affected by the environment they experience in their daily life, or by memories of places they have been. Many are doggedly exploring surface treatments and complex glaze and firings technologies that are possible when away from urban restrictions. Many find rich inspiration though objects found in the woods or on the beaches of their region. Everyone in the exhibition seems to benefit and draw upon living on the Sunshine Coast. Artists wrestle with concept, emotion and compulsion - otherwise things made hold little meaning. Everyone in this exhibition is exploring ideas and technologies, and doing their best to acquire an understanding of the ceramic practice — a profoundly process-driven, technically complex activity. Sometimes the skill-sets are still in development, but trying to make ideas visible and intriguing, is an immensely difficult task, and worth pursuing. ‘These are the kind of events that influence and shape a local culture and contribute greatly to our provincial ceramic profile. There were only a handful of local ceramicists who were not a part of this exhibition. If they were to participate next time, it would increase the appreciation of what is being accomplished in this region. Thank you to the organizers for setting such an excellent example of adding value to your exhibition, by making a catalogue. It has been filed into the PGBC archives, and a copy will be sent to the Rare Books and Special Collections at the UBC Library archive, as well as the VAG library. This exhibition was also supported by: The Sunshine Coast Arts Council, The District of Sechelt, The Sunshine Coast Regional District, The BC Arts Council ad eee Potters Guild of BC Newsletter « July/August 2043 CERAMICS onTHE EDGE 5 14 Sunshine Coast Artists in the Region’s Only Juried Ceramics Showcase ue Works by: Mike Allegretti Susanne Biden. Heige Boehm Marilyn Butt Liz deBeer t v Pat Forst Elaine Futterman Pam Horner Katie Janyk Betty Keller Jack Olive Joanne Scanlan Pia Sillem Heather Waddell And works by Debra Sloan, Juror July 10 -August 4, 2013 oo torso” by Debra Sloan. Sunshine Coast Arts Centre Wednesdays through Saturdays 11:00 - 4:00, Sundays 1:00 - 4:00 (at TrailA ), Sechelt, BC Tel: 604-885-5412 5714 Med CALL FOR ARTISTS, Coquitlam Place des Arts seeks artists who create things small and beautiful for its annual Positively Petite exhibition. This miniature exhibition runs from Nov. 14 to Dec. 20, 2013 and provides artists with the opportunity to display their work in time for the Christmas shopping season. ‘The opening gala reception, a wine and cheese affair, is on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in conjunction with the opening of Place des Arts’ annual Christmas Boutique. Works in any media are eligible for entry and may be 2- or 3- dimensional. The deadline for entry is Sunday, Oct. 20. This is also the deadline for new artists to deliver their works, as they must be juried before acceptance. Returning artists must deliver their work, with artwork identification cards attached, between Monday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 10. All works are for sale, and artists set prices for their works. Place des Arts will retain 30% of the retail price. Interested artists may visit www.placedesarts.ca and follow the “Galleries & Shop” to “How to Exhibit” for submission guidelines, size restrictions and to download the entry form and artist identification cards. For more information, interested artists may call Place des Arts’ Exhibitions Programmer, Michelle Chan, at 604.664.1636 ext 32. 12