o 7th ANNUAL JAMES BAY ART WALK ‘This Sept. 17 and 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., James Bay painters, potters and photographers invite you to come and see what they do all year. Take a self-guided tour of Victoria's historical James Bay neighbourhood and look for the brightly painted shoes that will dangle from the doorways of the artists’ venues. Meet the artists, enjoy their art, and perhaps take home something beautiful, from original works to prints and cards. There's a lot to see, so plan for a full day or two, and enjoy a lunch along the way. For info and a map: http://jamesbayartwalk.ca/index.html CALL FOR ARTISTS, Coquitlam Deadline: Oct. 12 Place des Arts seeks artists who create things small and beautiful for its annual Positively Petite exhibition, running Nov. 10 to Dec. 17, 2011, just in time for the Christmas shopping season. Works in any media are eligible for entry and may be two- or three-dimensional. Interested artists see: www.placedesarts.ca and follow the “Our Programs” dropdown menu to “Galleries and Gift Shop”, then “Miniature Exhibition” 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’ Visual Arts & Exhibitions Program Coordinator, Michelle Chan, at 604.664.1636, Ext. 3. CALL FOR ARTISTS, Coquitlam Deadline: Oct. 16 Place des Arts is seeking new artists for its Christmas Boutique. The Boutique will run from Nov. 7 to Dec. 16. Sale items do not necessarily need to be Christmas themed, but can be gifts that hold year-round appeal. All works are for sale; artists set own prices, and Place des Arts retains 30% of the retail price. Artists must submit five work samples to be juried, with a $10 application fee. The drop off dates for jurying of new artist works are Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16. Artists will be notified of entry status by Friday, Oct. 20. For registration forms and artists identification cards, see www.placedesarts.ca. For more info, contact gift shop coord- inator, Lidia Kosznik, at 604.664.1636 ext. 0 or Ikosznik@ placedesarts.ca. CALL FOR ENTRY: 2012 Wearable Art Awards Deadline: Dec, 2 The Port Moody Arts Centre Wearable Art Awards is not a fashion show it is a multi-media performance where the human body becomes a living, breathing, moving canvas. We are looking for more than a “pretty dress.” We are asking you to go deep into your imagination to create a wearable piece of art that challenges what most consider wearable or everyday fashion. More info: http://www.pomoarts.ca/events/wearable-art-awards CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Deadline: Sept. 15 Lark Ceramics is publishing an CALLFOR |" ENTRIES 500 PRINTS ON CLAY exciting new ceramics book in our “500” series, and we would like you to submit images for consideration. Paul Andrew — Wandless, author of Jmage mh Transfer on Clay, will jury 500 Prints on Clay, a 420-page, full color survey book. This international collection will be beautifully presented and widely distributed world in Spring 2013. throughout the We welcome outstanding ceramic works that feature image transfer techniques. Ceramic pieces may be created with any type of clay and employ techniques including: screening, monoprinting, stenciling, stamping, relief printing, lithography, kiln prints, decals and any combination of these or variations. Artists whose work is selected for inclusion will receive full acknowledgment in the book, a complimentary copy, and discounts on the future purchase of books. Artists retain copyright to their work. Lark accepts high-quality digital images. No entry fee is required. Submissions must be postmarked by Sept. 15, 2011. For entry form see: http://www.larkcrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/500- Prints-on-Clay-entry-form4. pdf. Contact Paul Andrew Wandless for submission questions and please share this with anyone who prints on clay. Reminder: September Retail Jury, Gallery of BC Ceramics As part of the new mandate for the Gallery of BC Ceramics, retail jury sessions have now been increased from one to three per year. Our last jury on June 13 was very successful, and we look forward to more submissions for the next jury scheduled for Sept. 12. Juries in 2012 are set tentatively for March 5, June 4 and Sept. 10. These dates will be confirmed in January of next year. We hope this will increase flexibility and opportunities for guild members to participate and jury their work into the gallery. Application details appear on www.bcpotters.com/forms/2010_ Gallery_Jury_Application.pdf Remember, the next jury is Sept. 12, 2011. We look forward to seeing new work! GUILD ee of BRITISH COLUMBIA a Potters Guild of BC Newsletter - September 2011 13