COLUMBIA ClayLines Celebrating Success in our community FUSION CONFERENCE, Toronto: May 22-24, 2009 Every May, FUSION: The Ontario Clay and Glass Association's Annual Conference is held in various major centres throughout Ontario. Conference attendees get a full slate of exciting events: * Canadian and international presenters who are renowned experts in their fields. This year’s presenters include Meira Mathison and Tom Coleman. * Optional pre-conference workshops on tips, techniques * Reduced group rates on accommodation, meals * Chances at spot prizes and raffles throughout the conference weekend * Suppliers presentations, with special discounts to attendees ¢ Dinner and other special events organized for conference-goers ¢ Exhibition and other local art exhibits * Time off to enjoy local events and restaurants For more information: www.clayandglass.on.ca Unclassifieds FOR SALE: 1 x electric kiln-McLennan & Sons, Cone 8, automated Perfect Fire, excellent condition includes shelves & posts; 1 x electric kiln- Skutt, Cone 10, manual, good condition, includes shelves & posts; 2 x Shimpo RK10 electric wheels; worktables & tools. Catherine 604-947-6900. WORKSHOP wich Cindy Gibson (www.gobc.ca/CindyGibson), “CLAY AS CANVAS: Decoration Exploration” hosted by South Vanc. Island Potters Guild, Victoria, BC. Sat., Mar. 28/09, 9:30-4:30, $75 includes all materials, excluding clay pieces you will bring to decorate. Contact: dnpk@shaw.ca; full description at www.victoriapotters.ca -Events. FOR SALE: 2 bedroom home, large private backyard, 12 x 24 pottery studio, 10 x 10 kiln shed and roofed cement slab (just waiting for a gas kiln!). North Delta, close to transit, parks, shops. www.realtor.ca/property Details.aspx? propertyld=7949317 or kaddatzartz@dccnet.com. POTTERY APPRENTICE NEEDED: Sandra Dolph on Galiano Island needs an apprentice this summer. A place to live and studio space will be provided, in return for gallery and gardening work. Wheel instruction provided. Contact at sldolph@telus.net Potters Guild of BC Newsletter - March 2009 Calls for Entry Please note that the following two events are open to all B.C. artists and you may enter both calls. The timing of the calls allows you to submit to both with the same work, or with different pieces, as you see fit. National Call for Cheongju International Craft Biennale: Unity and Diversity Canada has been named the official guest country of the 2009 Cheongju International Craft Biennale in Cheongju, South Korea. ‘This is the largest and most outstanding fine craft-based biennale in the world. More than 1,000 artists from more than 40 countries participate each year, with over half a million visitors in attendance during the month-long event. Details about this national call for entry are available on the Canadian Crafts Federation website: www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca/korea Deadline for submission is March 31, 2009, 2010: BC Contemporary Craft Unity and Diversity ‘The Craft Association of BC (CABC) has arranged an additional exhibition opportunity for BC craft artists, to be held at the Vancouver Museum and to be shown with a selection of works from Canada’s submission to the Biennale in Korea, as well as a travelling exhibit of fine craft from Korean artists. This exhibit, 2010: Unity & Diversity in Contemporary BC Craft, will be held from mid-January through April 2010 in celebration of the 2010 Winter Olympics. ‘This is an excellent opportunity to show our work to the world. The Call for Entry for the BC 2010 exhibit and details are available on the News section of the CABC website www.cabc.net. Deadline for submission is May 1, 2009. Potters Council Juried Exhibition ‘The Potters Council announces its first juried exhibition of members’ work to be held in conjunction with NCECA 2010 in Philadelphia, PA. The name of the show is FILL-adelphia. We challenge our members to create work exploring all the definitions of the word “FILL.” FILL-adelphia will be an exhibition of works exploring the idea of holding, enclosure or containment. Interpretations can be as functional as a beer mug, as symbolic as a mother’s arms, or as metaphorical as a box of rain. We hope to see the diversity, skill and commitment of our members expressed through this broad and inclusive theme. Entrants must be members of the Potters Council both at the time of application and at the time of the exhibition. Successful artists are asked to be present during the public reception on April 2, 2010. For further information see: © www.ceramicartsdaily.org/ potterscouncil/PottersCouncilJuriedExhibition.aspx (You must log in as a member to view the webpage).