Guild News It suddenly seems such a short time berween. newsletters again, When I'm forced ta put pen to paper, after the reprieve of the summer! Actually, this issue is a litthe bit hot on the heels of Seprember's issue, as that one was delayed by a week. “W’e are, now, back on crack! As we guickly descend into the darker days of fall and winter, amd the end of the year, it seems to be a timely opportuniry 0o remind you, our members, that submissions to the newslecter are always welcome {what beer _ way to whittle away your evening in frenc of the fire?!), Last month, 30 Years in the Cenheo was submitted by Lesley Lloyd, informing the rest of us about che anniversary celebrations of the Cariboo Potters’ Guild. This newslecter is a forum for the geographically spread out membership of the BC Potters’ Guild co ‘ger together’, share ideas, and, lees face it, roor your own horn! So, thanks to Lesley for the beginnings ef whar will hopefully become regular articles from around the province. Let's finish off 1997 wich a full and juicy newsletter! Submissions are welcome by mail, fax or email! The fundraising dinner held on September 20th at the Delta Pacific Hotel certainly kicked off the educacion/scholarship fund with a bang. Final rallies aren't in yet but it looks like we're abour $3000 closer to che qual of establishing an endowment fund, to be administered by the North-‘Wesr Ceramics Foundation, John Cloutier, Wolfgang Leske (chef ac che Delea Pacific), and the Team Canada Chefs created an outstanding meal for the 80+ people who attended. Congraculations and thank you!!! Big thanks are also due to the thirty-eight members who donated more than 100 plares for che event - your support is very much appreciated!!! Tax receipts will be issued shortly - if you haven't let us know the value of your donations, please call 669- 5645 asap. As the Guild has had many new members join over the past several months, and to remind our continuing members, the Potters’ Guild of BC has a group insurance plan with Mutual of Omaha for disability, life, dental, extended health care and other types of insurance. Please contace the Guild office if you would like to receive an information pamphlet. Please keep in mind that insurance is assessed om an individua basis. Gallery News The Gallery Committee has finally been able vo coneact all submittees of the exhibition proposals received in early Auguste. While only nine spaces are available each year with the current sIructure, wency proposals were received - an overwhelming number!!! Only three years ago when che application process wis initiated, six proposals were eked out co creste a full year of exhibits! “What great feedback on how the exhibit space in the Gallery fulfills a need fer che clay community! Getting back to this year, there are sill several artists who have yer to confirm the timing of their exhibit - the complete list will be published in an upcoming issue of the newsletter. But, be forewarned, it’s going to be an exciting year! Don Hucchinson has kindly written an insightful review of Walter Dexter's show for che newsletter. [ know chat many members were able to come to the opening or drop in later, and I'm only sorry thar Walrer’s exhibic seems to have been here for such a shore ime. And although a review is published at the end of the exhibit, it is actually something that should be done every month - if someone is out there who is itching to put some critical thoughts on paper, please don't be Shy. sn: As with the constane changing of the seasons, the Gallery exhibit space will be re-created next week with Margaret Hau's exhibit, Searching. The opening reception for Margaret will be on Thursday, October 2nd from 6 - 8pm. page 3 Gallery Openings Thursday, October 2 (6 - 8pm) Margaret Hsu Searching October 2, November 2 Thursday, Nowember 6 (6 - Spm} Kinichi Shigeno Lewitation November 6 - 30 Thursday, December 4 (6 - Spm) Stems, Steins & Servers December 4 - January 4 And, don’t forget about Kinichi Shigeno’s exhibir, Levitation, opening November 6th. Qetober's feature artac of che month has had a last minute change - Karen Cpas, who was scheduled earlier in the year but was unable to have work due to her kiln having it in for her (what she ever did co it we'll never know...), is able co replace Gunilla Ekberg, who unfortunately was unable to retain her spor. Feature artist spaces for 1996 are starting to All up so please call me asap to reserve the month of your choice. This is an opporcunity for non-juried members of the Guild to display and sell their work in the Gallery. Gallery sales for Sepeember so far have been slightly less than expected with six days to po, we are 10% down from last September's sales. Overall, the year to date sales increased marginally. Jane Matthews = $26.75 Gallery of BC Ceramics - Upcoming Submission Deadlines October 15 - Deadline for next Jury Session Submission to include: 6 pieces of work (of the same body of work), cypewritten biography/artist statement, resume/ev, typed and numbered list of pieces with information abour the pieces and retail pricing. Non-refundable jury fee: $25 + GST November 21 - Stems, Steins & Servers (Please RSVP by this date) This exhibit is open to all members of the Porters’ Guild to submic their goblers, beer Steins, jugs, pitchers, crays, etc. Work should be here by December Ist at the very latest! Please call Jame (669-5645) regarding invencory lists and tagging‘coding work.