D COLUMBIA ClayLines Celebrating Success in our community 6th Annual British Columbia Creative Achievement Awards Deadline: April 30, 2010 ‘The Carter Wosk BC Creative Achievement Awards for Applied Art and Design celebrate British Columbians who, through their creativity, contribute to the cultural and economic fabric of the province. The awards recognize individuals whose work has a_ practical function. Artists and designers who work in jewelry, glass, wood, fibre, clay and metal or in such areas, but not limited to, textiles, furniture, weaving, ceramics, fashion and industrial design are eligible. Both established and emerging artist and designers are invited to apply. Up to three awards will be presented annually. How to Apply An individual may submit his or her work or another individual may nominate a person for this award. Please complete the 2010 Submission Form and submit with the supporting material to the British Columbia Achievement Foundation. Selection of the recipients will be based on creativity, originality, innovative approach and aesthetics. Past award recipients who work with clay: 2009 - Lilach Lotan 2008 - Sarah Lawless 2008 - Kinichi Shigeno 2007 - Rachelle Chinnery For further information, please contact: British Columbia Achievement Foundation w. www.bcachievement.com - c. info@bcachievement.com t. 604-261-9777 33rd Annual Creative Craft Fairs, Victoria Now accepting applications! This year’s fair runs Nov. 12 to 14 at Pearkes Recreation Centre in Victoria. More information and application forms can be filled out at www.creativecraftfairs.com Please note the increase of booth fees is due to the HST tax. Contact: Deanna Walters-coordinator/ producer Email: creativecraftfairs@onebox.com Phone: 250-658-0971 Fax: 250-658-0973 Website: www.creativecraftfairs.com Unclassifieds FOR SALE: Estrin mixer. 6 cu.ft drum. 110/220v 1 1/2hp. On casters. Lightly used. Will deliver lower mainland, s.Van.Is. Contact; cbreth@shaw.ca CALLS FOR ENTRY Showcase your work at Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day Deadline: 4 p.m., May 18, 2010 Coquitlam is looking for artisans to participate in Coquitlam’s 2010 Canada Day celebration! Building on the success of last year, Coquitlam would like to repeat the artisan showcase; an opportunity for artists to promote and sell their work. Email or mail your entry information and five photos of the work you plan to sell. Include a brief biography, description of your art and a price list. Email to cosborne@coquitlam.ca or mail to: City of Coquitlam c/o Caitlin Osborne Innovation Centre 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam V3B 7Y3 p. 604.927.6952 f. 604.927.6510 www.coquitlam.ca 2010 Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramists Deadline: June 30, 2010 This $10,000 award allows the recipient time away from the studio, to travel for career development, link with mentors, visit other studios, study museum collections, investigate kiln sites, or liaise with industry, performing research that will further their studio production. Applicants must have been working for a minimum of five years and a maximum of ten years in a productive studio capacity. The jury will meet in the late summer and the winner will be announced at a gala event held in support of the gallery to be held September 16, 2010. Email your resume, slide list and proposal to info@canadianclayandglass.ca by June 30, 2010. Hard copy applications are due by 5 p.m., June 30, 2010. Contact: Robert Achtemichuk, Director, 519.746.1882x231, robert@canadianclayandglass.ca www.canadianclayandglass.ca/Awards.htm Submissions for the May 2010 newsletter Please get your articles and ads in to Melany by April 20 at the latest for the May 1 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. Thank you for your help! Potters Guild of BC Newsletter - April 2010 12