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CALL FOR ARTISTS,

Kirkland, Wa.
DEADLINE: Jan. 17, 2014

Kirkland Arts Center in Kirkland, Wa. is
proud to present the fifth installment of its
biennial contemporary ceramics exhibition,
Clay? V, juried by University of Washington,
School of Art Professors Doug Jeck, Jamie
Walker, and Akio Takamori. Clay? V explores
the versatility of clay as a medium of artistic
expression. Showcasing a range of sizes, scales,
subject matter, and techniques, the artwork
of this exhibition is both a testament to the
enduring legacy of clay and future of the field.

All artists must apply using the online
application link here: www.formstack.com/
forms/?1579070-swo2VngpWA. ‘There is
a $25 entry fee per artist and up to 3 pieces
can be submitted for consideration. Please
submit images in .JPG format according to
the instructions on the application. All artists
working with clay as a primary medium are
eligible. Schedule:
Friday, March 21:
Opening Reception, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
March 22 - May 17: Exhibition Dates

QUESTIONS: Please contact Anna Braden
at abraden@kirklandartscenter.org or 425-
822-7161 x.102.

USING PLASTIC
MILK CONTAINERS TO
STORE GLAZES

By Glenys Marshall-Inman

I have been using recycled plastic milk
bottles (the square ones) for storing glazes
for over a year now. They make storage easy
and accessible, and are easy to shake the glaze
in before using. I’m just wondering what the
lifetime would be of this plastic. I would
hate to go out and find them all cracking
and leaking. Has anyone used them for an
extended time and can you share that info?**
Thanks. a
www.marshallinman.com
‘Please forward any advice, feedback, etc to
Melany at editor@bcpotters.com and I'l

share it with everyone in the next newsletter.

CATHI JEFFERSON
PROFILED IN TIMES
COLONIST

PGBC member Cathi Jefferson of Duncan
was featured in the Victoria Times Colonist
Nov. 25. See the article here:
www.timescolonist.com/life/duncan-
potter-in-artisan-fair-inspired-by-island-s-
nature-1.709829. Cathi is taking part in the
25th annual Out of Hand Artisan Fair, along
with potters Mary Fox of Ladysmith and
Gordon Hutchens of Denman Island.

POTTERS OF NICARAGUA

Jan. 25 through Feb. 8, 2014 are the dates for
the next Potters for Peace Brigade. Potters for
Peace (www.pottersforpeace.org) invites you
to join this hands-on experience where we'll
visit, learn from, and work with indigenous
Nicaraguan potters. The group will travel by
minibus to remote pottery villages and stay in
rustic hotels or, occasionally, in the homes of
villagers.

‘This is a unique opportunity to immerse
yourself in the culture and craft of this warm,
welcoming country. The fee is $1800 which
includes all costs except airfare to and from
Nicaragua and minor personal expenses. For
more information visit www. pottersforpeace.
org and click on "Join a Brigade.”

CALL FOR PROPOSALS,
Coquitlam

Leigh Square, Coquitlam. Successful visual
artists or curators who apply will become
part of the exhibition program for 2015-
2016. Leigh accepts work in all formats, and
especially encourage artists who work in 3D
or digital mediums to apply. All artists are
granted an honorarium and can choose to sell
the work or not. Visit www.portcoquitlam.
ca/leighsquare: under the "Get Involved"
tab, click "Proposals". There you will find
the "Exhibition Proposal Form." NOTE:
applications & submissions are accepted year-
round, however jurying takes place in the
spring of each year for exhibits scheduled in
the subsequent year or two.

Submissions for February 2014

Please get your articles and ads in to Melany by Jan. 20, 2014
at the latest for the February newsletter. If you submit your
material after that date, it may have to wait till next month's
newsletter. Submissions can be sent to editor@bcpotters.com.

GRANTS FOR ARTISTS

WORKING IN FINE CRAFT
DEADLINE: March 1 annually
Grant Amount: $20,000

The Canada Council for the Arts Fine
Craft: Grants to Artists and Curators program
supports studio-based. artistic practices and
curatorial research in contemporary fine
crafts. Grants cover artists’ subsistence costs
as well as the direct expenses for a period of
independent research, creation, production
of artworks for public exhibitions or
development of prototypes.

You must meet the Canada Council's
definition of a professional artist. CONTACT:
José Niaison Program Officer, Visual Arts
Section, Canada Council for the Arts, 350
Albert Street, PO. Box 1047, Ottawa,
ON KIP 5V8. 1-800-263-5588. http://
canadacouncil.ca/en/council/grants-and-
ptizes/find-grants-and-prizes/grants/fine-
craft-grants-to-artists-and-curators

Patterns,,
Growth

Ying-Yueh Chuang

Capilano University / Studio Art Gallery

(Upper floor of the Studio Art building)

2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, Canada, V7 3H5
November 14 - December 13, 2013

Opening reception: Thursday, Novernber 14 fram 6200 to 8:00 pm
Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

E-mail: yingyuehchuang@hotmall.com
Website: www.yingyuehchuang.com

Betign : Millon Innawatlon Inc. | Phate:Ying-Yueh Chuang

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