TECHNICAL RESEARCH REPORT

The mandate of my project is to research and implement a technical

information Library. I have spoken to approximately 20% of the Guild

membership to get a start on what you want researched. The following

is a partial list. Although some subjects are not strictly technical,

: rece researched them because of a strong demand from the potters
ta to.

Subjects researched:

health care plan fer artists

local Kiln building and maintenance
workshop safety (materials & procedures)
material buying co-op

Subscriptions to ceramic magazines
using heavy metals in low fire glazes

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Subjects under research:

= testing pots for texic emissions

- technical assistance from local ceramic industry

- “artist-in-residence” program at an industrial site

I have nailed a box marked “Technical Research” below the bulletin
board in the office above the Gallery, to receive any suggestions you
may have about what you want researched. Also you can reach me at
ee during week days. or leave a taped message evenings and week-
ends.

[ will open the library Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 -
12:30 for those wishing to take out books or magazines.

Nathan Rafla

ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

As the latest in a series of government-funded administrators, my job
ia to research and provide information and resources to help potters
to market their work, from self presentation, exhibitions, export,
legal matters and dealing with clients, to developing attitudes and
approaches to selling that facilitate the process for all involved.
There are lots of ideas to pursue. but in order to best meet your needs.
I have compiled the attached questionnaire which should be filled out
and returned as soon as possible. We are in the process of gleaning
all Kinds of useful information to pass on in newsletters and/or keep
on file in the library for your use. Piease come in and get the latest
Publications on taxation. business development etc.

We are hoping to set up 4a resource for interior designers and display
artists to have access to your work through slides and photographs

on File in the library, so please mail ua a eens of four slides
of your work that best represents what you do, some ographica

information on rsel and a technical des tion of your work and
“ ic considerations. We can use these for compiling shows for

possible exhibitions/sales and promote your work in any ways we can.
So in your own best interest. please comply as soon as possible.

I'll be working on publicity for the Christmas sale at Robson Square
and hope to meet many of you then. if not before at the September 16th
meeting.

Sherrill Jackson 9