For Sale:Scutt C231 (model) 2w 240 fires to cone 8 includes kiln setter 23” x 27” 2.5” firebrick as is: $500 call: Kathryn O’ Regan 604.831.8429 Brian Reese 604-589-3101 reesefamily@shaw & Mike Reese 604-351-0995 eastvanman@hotmail.com On site repairs, from Hope to Whistler. 25 Years experience (formerly from CCW, Surrey) B.C. in a Box Comox Valley Art Gallery January 7 - March 4, 2006 Opening 7-9 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2006 CALL FOR ENTRY Blackberry Gallery seeks three dimen- sional works for 2007 The Blackberry Gallery is looking for three dimensional works in all media for the 2007 exhibition season. The gallery has an exhibition space of 250 square feet devoted solely to all forms of three dimensional artworks, as well as a dis- play case of 24 square feet with adjustable shelving suitable for smaller or fragile work. Artwork should be enlight- ening, innovative and challenging to the viewer, and should not have been previ- ously shown in the Tri Cities area. The gallery is looking for proposals ranging from traditional three dimensional works such as ceramics, as well as experimental work such as installations or fibre art, and encourages artists working in any media to submit an application by May 31, 2006. For more information about application procedures please visit www.pomoartscentre.bc.ca http://www.pomoartscentre.be.ca/ or phone 604 931-2008. The Blackberry Gallery is located within the Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, British Columbia. January 2006 Continued from the front cover Gallery Committee and every four months volunteers stepped up with brush in hand to transform the gallery as the seasons changed. New jury guidelines were established and polices were established to ensure that work did not remain on the floor for extended lengths of time. The new policies resulted in the gallery maintaining a fresh and new look for regular visitors. Tamara Ruge became manager in 2003. At that time the Guild had just completed unravelling the complicated financial picture of the Gallery and Guild at the end of which it had become apparent that there were major financial problems for both Guild and Gallery. With an emphasis on increasing sales and reviewing expenditures, the physical space in the gallery was reconsidered. The exhibition space was changed, the garage door opened in the summer months, the entire gallery was repainted and the seasonal colour change was restricted to one wall twice a year. With donations from guild members $4,000 was raised to install new lighting - giving the gallery a modern fresh outlook. The Northwest Ceramics Foundation sponsored six exhibits under their education program and by the end of 2004 we were back on track. In 2005 - the Guild’s 50th anniversary year - Brenda Beaudoin assumed the role of Interim Gallery manager while Tamara took maternity leave. Brenda has worked in close collaboration with our sales assistants on gallery aesthetics and streamlining infor- mation for our valued customers, artists and guild members. The Gallery has a new fresh look in the actual physical space, in print advertising as well as online. Since Hiro Urakami opened the Gallery doors in 1985 there has been a succession of dedicated managers and sales staff, all of whom have contributed so much of them- selves to make it what it is today. To you managers and sales staff, and the many vol- unteers and board members who supported you, we recognize and celebrate your sup- port of the ceramics community. THANK YOU. Summary of a compilation by Coralie Triance Many thanks for all your support during 2005 (Ss best wishes for the New Year arse From the staff at Greenbarn 9548 192 Street, Surrey, B.C. VAN 3R9 Phone: 604-888.3411 Fax: 604-888-4247 Tuesday-Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1 Closed Long Weekends greenbam@telus.net qrecn pxalan POTTERS SUPPLY LTD. Potters Guild of British Columbia Newsletter Il