o POTTERS GUILD of BRITISH COLUMBIA a ClayLines Celebrating Success in our community The exhibitions, calls for entry and special events included in ClayLines are just some of the items listed on the guild website. Website listings are updated regularly, so check back often here: www.bcpotters.com and click on "What's On". SELLING OPPORTUNITY, Victoria DEADLINE: May 1 The 35th Annual Creative Craft Fairs is currently accepting applications. This year's fair runs Nov. 9 to 11 and is held at Pearkes Recreation Centre, Victoria. The well-established fair attracts thousands of visitors through out the three days. Shared booths are accepted; feel free to contact us if you require a shared booth. For application and info: http://www.creativecraftfairs.com (please click "Exhibitors link" and "Click Here to Apply"). All confirmation/ acceptance will be made in writing and will be sent by email. For inquiries please feel free to contact us by email or phone. Deanna Walters, 250.658.0971, creativecraftfairs@onebox.com STH ANNUAL LILLSTREET INTERNATIONAL: The Perfect Plate DEADLINE: June 1 Exhibition dates are August 17 to September 14, 2012. This juried exhibition is open to all clay artists who are residents of the United States, Canada and Mexico. All work, both functional and sculptural, will be considered. Any submitted work must have been made in the past two years. The juror will be Sandy Simon. Entries must be submitted through www.lillstreet.slideroom.com (non-refundable entry fee of $35 per artist). Successful applicants will be notified by July 1. Final work is due to Lillstreet Gallery no later than August 1, 2012. Lillstreet Gallery encourages the sale of all work submitted for the exhibition and will retain 50% commission on all sales. Lillstreet does not provide materials for artists and will not reimburse for shipping and installation costs. Any unsold work will be returned to the artist within two weeks of the exhibition closing date. For more information: http://www.lillstreet.com/call-for-entry ONLINE STUDENT EXHIBITION AUGUST 1 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 The 2012 Potters Council Online Student Juried Exhibition was created to recognize full-time college students who are Potters Council student members in an online exhibition. Our interest is to support the Potters Council student members who create ceramic art. We are pleased to announce our jurors, Paula Smith and James Connell. In addition to choosing the award recipients, the jurors will offer personalized feedback for each entry. Both instructors have been instrumental in ceramic arts education, and Potters Council appreciates their support of our endeavors to recognize our student members currently enrolled in college. For more information: http://ceramicartsdaily.org/potters-council-members/2012- potters-council-online-student-juried-exhibition/ 2012 CONEBOX SHOW DEADLINE: June 18 To download the 2012 ConeBox Show entry form, go to web page www.coneboxshow.com and click on the entry form link. The lines of the work tags forms can be extended to the edge of the page or printed on another page. If you want to send a computer printed sheet with all the entry information on it with your pieces that is fine. Just make sure I know which piece is A and which is B. Printed lines cannot be more than 5 inches wide. If you live outside of the USA and would like to send a $35 cash entry fee rather than a check, please contact me so we can discuss it. The 2010 Show paid $4,150 in awards. I have been working with the show since 1994, I am 74 years old now and this could be my last show. I always look forward to seeing the many new and exciting pieces you send and admire your skill, imagination and techniques. If you have submitted pieces in the past that were not selected for the show, don't be discouraged. I have thought many excellence pieces were not selected; it depends on the jurors and what they want for the show. Also, there is a limit to the number of pieces that can be selected. If your piece was not selected, it is not a reflection on your work. Please let us see your work. Each of you has a special talent. Don Balch, dgbalch@gmail.com JINGDEZHEN CERAMIC INSTITUTE 2012 Through a unique linkage, the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, and West Virginia University have teamed to offer a comprehensive study opportunity for students and the serious advanced or professional ceramic artist/potter. The Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute is considered to be China’s finest ceramics art and design school. We have teamed to offer a study and travel program in the Peoples Republic of China where students will have the opportunity to study with some of China’s most prominent teachers and ceramic artists. Imperial Blue & White Porcelain Capital of Jingdezhen, Qin's Terra Cotta Army, Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the hustle and bustle of Shanghai. Summer Semester 2012: May 24 — June 30 (Dates prices may vary slightly) 6 Credits Cost: 6-Credits/Tuition and fees: $5900* This fee covers International airfare, in-country travel, all lodging, food (an exception being during the Beijing travel portion of the program), materials, and 6 graduate or undergraduate transferable credits from West Virginia University. Fall Semester 2012: Sept. 7 — Dec. 14 (Dates and prices may vary slightly) 12 Credit Hours: Graduate or Undergraduate Cost: 12 Credits/Tuition and fees $9,900* 6-Credits Studio Ceramics 3-Credits Chinese Ceramic Art History 3-Credits Basic Language and Culture Participants will be expected to pay for tools not supplied by the program, brushes, personal acquisitions, and local travel outside of the program. This fee covers the entire cost of International airfare, in-country travel, all program fees, insurance, living accommodations and 12 transferable credits from West Virginia University. More information and applications: http://art.ccarts.wvu.edu/ international_programs/china_program Shoji Satake Assistant Professor of Art West Virginia University College of Creative Arts School of Art and Design Creative Arts Center, PO Box 6111, Morgantown, WV 26506 304-293-3512, USA shoji.satake@mail.wvu.edu Potters Guild of BC Newsletter - March 2012 12