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and drink lattes instead of working.

7. I will limit my lunch outs to maybe just
two a month.

& I will have a whole set of my firsts to use
in my kitchen and not the seconds and those
pote that nobody wants to buy.

9, I will try not to take it too personally
when my work is rejected by a jury.

10. I will not make facetious remarks when
customers ask how long it takes to make a
coffee mug.

11, I will not open my kiln until it reaches
under 100 degrees even though I am itching
to see the results of my new glaze tests.

12. I will keep my paperwork up to date and
not leave my tax returns until March 28.

Even if 1 don't manage to keep these
resolutions, it is not really that important. [f
I was efficient and organized it would
probably detract from the spontaneous
pleasure and satisfaction that I get from
working with clay.

1995 MEMBERSHIPS
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NEW GALLERY RULES

POTTERS GUILD OF B.C. AND
GALLERY OF B.C.CERAMICS

Statement of intent and guidelines for
applicants wishing to place work in the
GALLERY OF B.C. CERAMICS

ABOUT US

The GALLERY OF B.C. CERAMICS serves
as the public profile for the POTTERS
GUILD OF B,C, to advance lmowledge of
ceramics. The GALLERY is a showcase

which informs and educates the public about ~

the high standards and diversity of our
artisans. Membership in the Guild is
necessary for those whose work is shown in

the GALLERY. Revenues from sales and
membership dues are used to finance other
educational initiatives,

The GALLERY operates under the policy
direction of the Board of Directors of tha
POTTERS GUILD OF B.C. The GALLERY
manager and staff are responsible for
implementing policy on a daily basia.

JURY SUBMISSIONS

Individuals wishing to show work in the
GALLERY OF B.C, CERAMICS must submit

the following:

L. 8ix pieces showing the range of work
intended for sale in the gallery.

2. A typewritten biography and a statement
about the artist and the artist's work;

3. A typed and numbered list of the pieces
that provides information on the pieces and
retail pricmng;

4. A cheque for $25.00 + $1.75 GST. This is
@ non-refundable jurying fee,

NOTE: THE POTTERS GUILD IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR BREAKAGE WHICH
MAY OCCUR DURING NORMAL
HANDLING OF WORK IN THE JURY
PROCESS.

JURY CRITERLA

The jury looks for work which shows a strong
sense of personal style and direction, The
work must be technically competent. Good
design and consistent quality over all pieces
submitted will also be a consideration.

THE JURY

The jury will consist of two members of the
Board of Directors and one member at large.
The jury will be appointed by the Board of
Directors. The jury will report decisions to
the board and applicants will be advised of
results by letter within six weeks of the
submission deadline, Jury members will hold
office for one year. The gallery manager will
chair the jury committee as a non-voting
tember,