GALLERY REPORT

As the new Gallery Chairman I would like to take this epportunity
to bring all Guild members up to date with current Gallery busi-
ness.

The small storage area that was only accessible from the back or
studio area will be opened up into Gallery space. This will

expand the space available on the raised deck area. A contract
which clarifies the terms under which the Gallery and potters will
conduct business has been drawn up (a copy of the terms is included

in this newsletter). Deidre (Gallery Manager) is instituting

a comprehensive bookkeeping system for the Gallery which will
greatly aid in its proper management. Deidre has also begun a
procedure of displaying individual potters work in high profile
areas (windows) on a rotating basis, which will give all those
selling in the store an opportunity for their work to be displayed
in these areas. She is certainly to be commended for undertaking
this task that requires a great deal of work on her part. Sales
for the first four months of 1987 have increased by $5,695.00 over
1986 gales for these months. Total sales for these four months were
$27,482.00 of which $16,459,20 was returned to the potters.

Representatives of the Bronfmann Foundation visited the Gallery
in May and purchased a number of works for their collection. Also
in May David Haight, owner of the Rubiyait Gallery in Calgary,
visited the Gallery to choose work for a show of raku pottery he
is organizing,

Because all members of the B.C. Potters Guild do not have access

to the Gallery as a show place for their work, we are encouraging
all members to send to the Gallery four slides that represent work
you have been doing over the past year -- with these we will
establish a slide directory that will be made available to designers
buyers from stores and gallery owners. This slide directory will
also enable all members to have access to examples of each others
work,

Cherie Markiewicz has been doing a geet job of organizing and
setting up the shows held at the Gallery. Her energy ard dedica-
tion are appreciated by us all and, finally as Gallery Chairman

a very special note of thanks to our Gallery Manager, Deirdrie
Spencer, who with her energy, enthusiasm and management skills has
added a great deal to the efficient running of the Gallery. Also
a special thank you to her assistants Coralee Triance, Margaret
McClelland and Ian Macleod and volunteer Billy Whitman.

D'Arcy Margesson
(Gallery Chairman)

a very special note of thanks to our Gallery Manager, Deidre
P 5 NG_IN Y OF B.C. CERAMICS
* Must be a member of the Potters Guild of 8.C. in good standing,

* Commission shall be 40% to the potter and 40% to the Gallery
on regular sales,

* Commission for orders taken and handled through the Gallery,
i.e. payment taken, goods shipped etc. will be 80% - 20%,