BC - Tajimi Exchange Exhibition Details have been finalized with Japan. The exhibition of 50 juried works from BC Potters will be exhibited alongside works from Tajimi Potters in the 2000sq.ft Tajimi Creative Plaza. The Grand Opening will be Aug 13. There will be a return exhibition here in 2006. Deadlines and Entry Details: 1. Entry deadline March 15th Submit slides of up to 2 recent pieces, a max. of 2 slides per piece.(maximum of 4 slides) Work must be able to fit in 7.5 inch cube Include details of the work, selling price and brief biographi- cal information. $10 entry fee and those selected will be expected to cover shipping costs (approx. $50 which can be factored into the selling price) Mark the envelope and cheque BC -Tajimi and include a stamped addressed envelope for return of slides. 2. Actual submission of pieces: May 15. 3. Photo session for brochures (these will be done for you): May16 - May 31 4, Brochure/Catalogue printing: June 1- June 30 (paid by City of Tajimi) 5. Direct Mail and Poster Distribution: July 1 6. Actual work delivered by Aug. 10 Tour Details: Grand opening, Aichi Expo, Mino International Pottery Exhibition. Aug. 11-17 Approx. Cost $3000 per person. Includes, airfare, 5 nights accommodation with breakfast in ‘Tajimi, exclusive bus transportation within Nagoya area, entrance fees for various events and an English-speaking guide. Not included are lunches and dinners except for the farewell dinner on Aug. 16. Minimum participation: 10 people. Contact Makito Norisue directly if you are interested 604-786 6068 or norimaki@admeresearch.com All other questions to Keith Rice-Jones 604 522 8803 or keith@wildricestudio.com Keith Rice-Jones The 23rd annual Inland Crafts, a juried exhibit and sale, featuring over 80 craft artisans will be held November 11th through 13th, 2005 at the Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, WA. Heritage, and original, contemporary craft media including 2005. photography, are encouraged to jury. Inland Crafts Jury Information complete information. The application deadline is April 2, Requirements include: 5 representa- tional slides or digital images, 2 optional, that include a booth shot and. a detail, the jury application Crafts is considered a treasured arts event in the Spokane arts calendar year, attracting patrons from Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Western Montana regions. Management works to provide a friendly and comfortable sales envi- ronment for participating artists and No kit work, commercial greenware, or food products will be accepted through jury. Artists interested in participating should log on to the Inland Crafts website: www.inlandcrafts.org for form, a one page resume, and to those that jury with slides, a $12.00 fee to cover the cost of transferring slides to digital and for return of slides to applicant. There is no jury fee to artists that submit digital files. Inland an exciting venue for arts patrons to purchase art works and_ collectables for personal wear, for home, office, and garden. Gina Freuen ginaf@inlandcrafts.org On January 6th, Project Director Jim Meadows gave an informative slide presenta- tion on his work to promote lead-free pot- tery and improve the lives of Mexican pot- ters. The use of lead-glazed ceramics is common throughout Mexico. Studies show that expo- sure to lead from eating, drinking and living near pottery production sites is directly linked to serious health problems in the pot- ters, their families, and those who eat or drink from these ceramics. ‘The innovative February 2005 Get the Lead Out Lead-Free Alliance managed by Aide to Artisans, was formed to improve living and working conditions for Mexican potters and. to create markets for their lead-free products. It's not just a simple matter of changing a glaze formula and hoping that everyone will start to use it. ’To make such a fundamental change poses an economic risk in an already marginal society. Local researchers have developed innovative new formulas for lead-free glazes that repli- cate the aesthetic and colours of traditional Potters Guild of British Columbia Newsletter leaded glazes. These glazes are now priced lower than lead. ‘The decontamination issue is also difficult: Research results showed. that scrubbing down the kiln, destroying glaze buckets and brush- es, and replacing all tools proved to be effec- tive in meeting the international standards of food-safe, lead free ceramics. Yet another aspect has been to improve kiln performance. Employing a small fan at the firebox to introduce air into the kiln, fuel Continued on page 6 3