ALBERTA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Visiting Artist - Ceramics Founded in 1926, the Alberta College of Art & Design (ACAD) is one of only four publicly funded, degree-granting institutions in Canada dedicated exclusively to professional visual art and design education. Situated in Calgary, Alberta, ACAD currently invites applications for the following position commencing in September 2004: Visiting Artist - Ceramics (8 month contract for the 2004/2005 academic year) This position will complement instructional resources with a total contract load of five (6 hour long) studio courses over the course of the contract (two semesters). Applicants will be expected to deliver instruction at all levels of the undergraduate degree (B.EA.) in Ce- ramics. The successful candidate will have a M.EA. or equivalent edu- cational and/or professional experience, an extensive teaching and professional exhibition record as a ceramist, excellent technical skills and a wide knowledge of all aspects of the discipline, particularly with regard to the international Ceramics profession. Experience in teaching first year level drawing would be an asset. Applicants with a studio practice and teaching experience in wheel throwing and the discourse of pottery are sought. Access to equipment and facilities and a personal studio within the program area are available. Application: Applicants should submit the following in support of their application: A letter of application; A current curriculum vitae; Statements outlin- ing philosophies and practices with regard to both teaching and studio practice; The names as well as telephone and. e-mail contacts of three references; Twenty slides of recent studio work Applications for either position should be sent to the attention of: Diana Hardman, Advisor, Human Resources Alberta College of Art & Design 1407 14th Avenue NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 4R3 Fax (403) 284-6236 E-mail: diana.hardman@acad.ab.ca Applications will be accepted until April 2, 2004 The appointment will commence September 1st 2004. For more in- formation on the College, please visit our website at In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is ad- dressed in the first instance to Canadian citizens and permanent resi- dents, although all qualified individuals are invited to apply. The Alberta College of Art & Design is an equal opportunity employer. David Garneau, Head, Visual Arts University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina, SK, $4S-0A2 306-585-5615 10% OFF ALL SKUTT KILNS SALE! 10% OFF WHEELS Come and see the new Shimpo Whisper VL with extendable legs and remote pedal. POTTER WINS TURNER PRIZE LONDON - A cross-dressing potter whose ceramic vases feature images of sex acts, child abuse and death, Sunday won the Turner Prize for contemporary British art. Grayson Perry, 43, collected the prize worth about $45,000 Cdn ata ceremony at the Tate Britain art gal- ALL lery in London, dressed as his alter ego Claire. The Turner Prize is regularly derided for rely- ing on shock value at the expense of tradi- tional forms of art. “It’s about time a transves- tite potter won the Turner Prize,” said Perry, who appeared at the prize ceremony in a lilac dress with puffed sleeves. “I think the art world had more difficulty coming to terms with me being a potter than my choice of frocks,” he joked, before adding: “I only want to thank one person, my wife Philippa. She’s been my best editor, sponsor, supporter and mainly my 9548 192 Street, Surrey, B.C. VAN 3R9 Phone: 604-888.3411 Fax: 604-888-4247 POTTERS SUPPLY LTD. Monday-Friday 9-5 Closed Long Weekends e-mail: greenbam@telus.net lover. Thank you.” Vancouverites may remember seeing three of Saturday 9-1 > : p Perry’s pots in last Summer’s show at the Van- couver Art Gallery. 8 Potters Guild of British Columbia Newsletter February 2004