Excellence Within Diversity Exhibit:
Where it all began By Kathryn O'Regan

‘The first planning meeting for the
Contemporary Craft in BC: Excellence
Within Diversity took place in early
2005. Little did we realize that our
dream fora collaborative exhibition of
the finest contemporary craft in B.C.
would solidify and would ultimatelybe
staged in the remarkable venue of the
Vancouver Museum on English Bay.

In 2005, while serving on the Crafts
Association of British Columbia
(CABC) Board, I approached Jinny
Whitehead, President of the Potters
Guild of BC, realizing that she already
had a more than full plate, but hoping
that she would be interested in a joint
venture. There was an immediate
meeting of the minds and energies!

Jinny has a remarkable eye for
the big picture—both the planning
and execution of such a large scale
project. During the three years of
collaboration, | have learned a great
deal from Jinny. Words such as

energetic, gracious, diplomatic and
upbeat are only a few that I would use
to describe this very loyal, talented
leader!

The three years of work were
celebrated first at the CABC Gala
on Feb. 1 and then a great opening
celebration with the artists on
Feb. 7. We are thrilled to report
that attendance on each evening
was about 250. The exhibition has
surpassed our expectations with over
90 artists juried into the exhibition,
including fibre, glass, wood, metal,
ceramic and mixed media artists.
Make it a must on your calendar.
Some of the best ceramic artists in
B.C. are in the spotlight! The show
will be in place until Apr. 6.

For a complete list of artists see:
http://www.cabc.net/news/
craftyear2007/craftyear2007-

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Left to right:

Jinny Whitehead President PGBC

Sid Samphire, Ceramic Artist, Director CABC
Kathryn O’Regan, Ceramic Artist, &
Co-chair Contemporary Craft in BC:
Excellence Within Diversity Committee;
Chair FingerPlay Committee

Brigitte Rice, Director CABC, Fabric Artist,
and Co-Chair Contemporary Craft in BC:
Excellence in Diversity Committee
Yvonne Chui, Executive Director CABC

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Potters Guild of BC Newsletter - March 2008