GUILD NEWS

I am delighted 10 welcome Letia
Richardson tothe Potters Guild of British
Columbia as the new editor of our news-
letter. She has a long history of involve.
ment with non-profit organizations which
combined with a love of and interest in
writing and editing will add asubthe new
feel to the newsletter overtime. Look for
some new ideas for membership-gener-
ated columms and future issues focussed
an particular topics of interest,

The not-too-far-away amival of Spring
also heralds the planning for the Annual
General Meeting of the Potters Guild of
British Columbia. This vear, the AGM
will take place on Friday, April 30 at the
Carousel Theatre, besnde the Granville
Island Brewery. Asin previous years, the
proxy forms will be mailed out to all
current members in advance. If you are
unable or do not plan to attend the mect-
ing, your vole, if required, may be made
on your behalf by your appointed proxy.
The ballots will be distributed at the tinwe
of the meeting. Further information will
be forthcoming in the March newsletter,
including the names of members who are
standing for election to the board of di-
rectors,

Made of Clay: Ceramics af British
Columbia continues to be selling at a
slow but steady rate. Many thanks to our
members whe have purchased hulk quan-
tities for resale in your studios, however,
we need more of you to support this
expensive project by citherordering books
for resale, or by purchasing single copies
for yourself, relatives or friends, At the
end of 198, the Guild hod an outstand-
ing payable of over $35,000 for the print-
ing and brokerage costs of the book. We
paid half of his at the beginning of Feb-
ruary with the monies collected from the
participants. fundraising, and book sales,
but we still need to pay off the balance.
The Guild has secured shori-lerm finane-
ing inarder to meet our payment but will
be incurring debt that will he paid down
with future hook sales. So, please keep
talking about it, asking your local book-
store if they are carrying it, and doing
anything you can te sell acapy, or two, or
ten!

A reminder that included with the
mailing of next moots ise wall be o
current membership list, A brochure re-

garding &@ new insurance program for
artists will also be included; it looks to be
avery comprehensive package and will
be structured to be offered only to mem-
bers of such organizalions a3 ours.

The planning for the 20th Anntver-
sary of Granville Island ts forging ahead
with an Island Showcase planned for the
weekend of March 12 - 14, As part of
opeming up the businesses on the Island,
we are planning to host a Raku-U as a
fundraising event. The monies will go
towards the outstanding debt for ihe book.
We would be pleased to accept donations
of small, bisque-fired pots to help raise
lots of money. Please phore Jane at the
Gallery for more informateon,

As part of the 20th Anniversary,
Granville Island is providing an exhibi-
tion space in part of the old information
centre at the centre of the Island. Propos-
als were submitted from many of the non-
profit and retail] galleries; the Guild's
first choice was April to lead up to the
Made of Clay Sale Event held at Per-
formance Works April 30, May 1 & 2
which is what we have been allocated.
That is the good news! The great news is
that Granville Island would like our ex-
hibit te begin as soon as the space renowa-
tions are complete. which could be by the
Showcase weekend of March 12!! Sa,
not only will we be able to advertise the
Made of Clay Sale Event, thereby in-
creasing traffic and admission dollars,
but also the Raku-U, which will also
increase fundraising dollars!! There has
nol been time yet to Chink about the cura-
torial aspeces of this exhibit but the theme
will be developed around the participants
of the Made of Clay Sale Event.

GALLERY NEWS

1909 started out with less consign.
ment sales than last year for the month of
January, down 9% but 5% higher than
ourtarected amount. February sales seem
to be about on target at the mid-point in
the month. The exhibit, Te Afakers, has
given ihe Gallery a very strong first show
of the year, Darlene Nairne and Linda
Doherty set up the exhibit beautifully.
The individual pieces submitted by par-
lictpants in lhe Made of Clay book are
very strong: the overall look of the ex-
hibit is subthe and each piece is able i
siand oul on its own.

Thisexhibit will continue until March
3rd, when it will be taken down and
replaced with new maiolica work by Julia
Maika. Season to Taste, a serving of
Spring, will include richly decorated plat-
lers, pasta bowls and chili shakers, to
name a few of the wonderful pieces that
will be included in the exhibit. Please
join us for the opening reception of Julia's
exhibit on Saturday, March 6th, 14:00 to
16:00).

Although previously announced as
continuing until March 3 Ist, this exhibrt
wil] be on until] April 7th. The setting up
of A Garden Tea Party will therefore take
place on Thursday, April 8th, rather than
the previously announced April Ist: there
will not be an opening reception for this
exhibit. This exhibit is open to all mem-
hers to participate. There is no jurying
process but works must adhere to the
theme of teapots, cream/sugar sets, cupe/
saucers, Turgs but no plates, platters, or
bowls. Please deliver work to the Gallery
prior to Tuesday, April 6th and include
din emized inventory sheet with retail
prices indicated. Please identify your
work with a sticker for your initials and
the corresponding # from your inventory
sheet; inventory codes will be assigned
when your work is delivered,

And, lastly, a reminder that the jury
deadline for submitting work to the Gal-
lery is April 13th. Please call the Gallery
to obtain a copy of our jury guidelines.
Jane Manmhews

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
19:00 Friday, April 30
Carousel Theatre beside Granville
Island Brewery on Granville Island

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Guild News
Gallery News
Comer Chair
NW Ceramic Fda.

Made of Clay
Gerta Palson
Galloway
Woekshogss
Teaching Positions
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