GALLERY OF BC CERAMICS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Exhibition Proposals for 2002 Don't forget that the deadline for submis- sion of exhibition proposals for the Gal- lery of BC Ceramics is September 15. The proposal should include: *6-10slides or photographs showing qual- ity and range of work intended for exhibit * biography/resume * statement about your work + description of the work to be exhibited (the process, price range, and dimensions and number of pieces) * proposed title of the show, and a para- graph descnbing the exhatat Some important information for those wishing to submit a proposal: ‘all applicants must be members im good standing of the Potters Guild of BC * all work exhibited must be for sale eall work must date no earlier than January of the preceding year * the artist receives SU of the retail price of any work sold * the duration of the exhibition is approx- mately ome ment. = all shipping costs to and from the Gallery are the responsibility of the artist. The Exhibitions Selection Committee will Iry to contact submitters by October 15 in writing only. No critique is provided. To obtain a complete list of the guidelines please contact the Gallery, Phone: 604,664. 5645 Email Interested in selling in the Gallery? Jury Guidelines The next deadline is October 15 As mentioned in the last issue, we are enclosing the revised guildelines with this newsletter, Again, if anyone has any ideas or concerns please fet us know, Kimcha Rajkumar Gallery Manager Seplember 2001 FALL EXHIBITIONS Semember 6-October 2 Sandra Dolph West Coast Lichen Opening September 6,1 8:00-20000 Originally from New York, Sandra Dolph now mukes Galiano Island her home. Sandra has taught pottery all over the United States and Canada. In the spring of 1998 and 2004), she studied pottery making and Zen meditation in Japan. Her new work, featured in the September exhibition West Coast Lichen at the Gallery, ts a series of organically shaped and deco- rated vases. They are inspired by her long daily walks tong the shores and in the forests of Galiano Island. Sandra's work is wheel thrown and altered. Each form receives an initial coating of terra sigillata or underglaze, and then a hichen glare ts applied on top and fired. After the first firing, she examines each pot lo decide whether more glaze should be applied. Ofien repeatedly fired until the desired colour and rar ts ott texture is achieved, her work isrichandevocativeol — Qardra Dolph fot, clay vessel the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. with lichen glaze, 8.75 x 10.0cm (oe Ocieber 4-30 Jacqueline Robins Place Opening October 4, 13:00-20e0) Seasonal Traditions Deadline November 26-28 Once again, the Gallery will host an open, unjuried show for members of the Potters Guild of British Columbia during the month of December. Last year the show was the most successful group show we have ever had, | encourage you lo consider participating The show was titled Seasonal Traditions, and given its success, we want to continue using this theme. Anyone wishing to participate in this year’s show must have their work dehwered to the Gallery between November 26 and 28, with price tags attached and an inventory sheet included, Customers really like to know a little about the potters who make the work they buy; please include an artist statement, We would welcome it, Seasenal Traditions will run from November 30 to December 24. Tea & Cokes exhibition with works by Magat Kneer and Jan Smart continues until September 4 Potters Guild of British Columbia Newsletter 5