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COLUMBIA

President’s Message

‘There is a well-known saying that you never know what's waiting
for you ‘round the corner. This has turned out to be so true for our
gallery manager Brenda, who told me last week that she is leaving
the gallery to go to a new and exciting job with the Heart and Stroke
Foundation. It is a really good opportunity that literally fell into her
lap—much too good to pass up.

Brenda, we are sad to see you go, and I will definitely miss your
lovely greeting smile as 1 come through the gallery door. You
have breathed new life and vision into the gallery, and you have
established an orderly and professional administration that will

serve us so well during this transitional time. Thank you. When you
first started in the gallery you didn’t know much about clay but,
surrounded every day by the results of our passion, you soon fell
under its magical spell. You now leave us armed with an intimate
knowledge of ceramics and a substantial collection of your own that
will bring back memories of your four years with us. We wish you
happiness and all the very best in your new position. The gallery
door is always open and I hope you'll drop by often.

—Jinny Whitehead

Job Posting: Gallery Manager

Role: Reporting to the President and the
Board of Directors, the Manager is respon-
sible for the day to day operation of the gallery,
including supervision of staff and volunteers,
developing and monitoring budgets, building
relationships and opportunities with artists,
partners and media. This position requires
strong communications, innovative and inspir-
ational skills together with an ability to look
at longer-term goals. This is a full time position.

Qualifications:

* Strong oral and written communications skills

* Ability to develop relationships with diverse
groups—artists, staff, media, volunteers,
board members and the public.

* Proven retail management experience, in-
cluding scheduling, payroll and employment
standards,

* Accounting experience with general ledger,
monthly sales summaries and financial

forecasting.

* Ability to formulate a vision for the gallery,

_Gallery News
: By Brenda Beaudoin

establish clear objectives and identify :

methods for implementation.

* Ability to motivate staff and develop their :

skills and effectiveness.

* Knowledge of ceramic practices is an asset. :

Salary: $30,000 - $35,000

Position commences:
November 10, 2008

How to Apply: Please send resume,
two professional references and cover letter
on or before Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. We
thank all applicants for their submissions,
but only those selected for an interview will

be contacted. No phone calls please.

Gallery of BC Ceramics
1359 Cartwright Street, Granville Island
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7

Email: galleryofbcceramics@bcpotters.com :

October 2008 Gallery Exhibition:
Vancouver Collects - Wayne Ngan

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Wayne Ngan being interviewed by Sheryl
MacKay from CBC Radio 1 North by
Northwest the morning of his opening.

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What a turnout for Wayne Ngan’s opening!
i It was a huge success. I am very excited
: that he agreed to have an exhibition with
: us. It is important that the gallery continue
: to encourage youth (with our now annual
: Student Exhibition) as well as showcase very
: well known, collected and influential potters
: such as Wayne Ngan. Sheryl MacKay from
: CBC Radio 1-North by Northwest interviewed
: Wayne the morning of his opening here at
: the gallery. The resulting media coverage of
: his exhibition which aired over Thanksgiving
: weekend created a great buzz as many new
: patrons came to the gallery.
: Unfortunately, the November exhibition at
: the gallery has been cancelled.

I have truly enjoyed my experience over
: the past four years as gallery manager. I have
: found my role to be challenging at times yet
: always positive. I will be leaving the gallery
: mid-November for a new career opportunity,
: but my support and promotion of BC pottery
: will continue. I will miss my colleagues,
: artists, PGBC members and the gallery itself.
? It’s been a wonderful privilege and experience.

: Haven’t renewed your
: membership yet?

This could be your
last newsletter!

On November 10, those who have
not renewed their membership will be
removed from the list.

Potters Guild of BC Newsletter - November 2008