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CALL FOR ENTRY:

The BCPG Board is excited to announce
the third manifestation of the popular BC in a
Box travelling exhibition. The Edge of Here will
travel to two venues in Alberta as part of an
exchange with the Alberta Potters Association,
whose work will be seen in B.C. We hope to
have the exhibition included in NCECA 2012
in Seattle, although we cannot guarantee
this happening. The work will have its final
showing at our Gallery of BC Ceramics on
Granville Island, where the option of having
the work for sale will be available. Many details
are yet to be determined, but we want to give
members sufficient lead time to participate.

Theme: The Edge of Here

This theme is open to a variety of
interpretations, but the emphasis will be on
the meaning of “here.” “Here” can refer to the
natural environment, the urban landscape,
or psychological or personal states of being.
Being on the “edge of here” is necessarily
fraught with danger, excitement and creative
potential, which we look to our participants to
interpret. Work can be functional, decorative,
conceptual, sculptural and/or a combination
of approaches. Any technique can be used,
although the final work must be primarily
ceramic in nature. All work must be original
and produced in 2010 or 2011.

Size

Work will travel within plywood boxes,
which will serve as plinths. The interior to
these boxes is 4 4%” cubed; the work must fit
well-wrapped within this space. Generally, this
means the work must be no larger than 3 4”,
although modular or multi-component pieces
might be larger than that when assembled.
Work can not be insured for breakage and thus
maximal care must be taken to ensure it can
be shipped safely. The jury reserves the right
to refuse work that can not be accommodated
or shipped safely within these parameters.

Jurying/Images

‘The work will be juried from digital images
by professionals in the field of ceramics.
Please ensure your work is photographed and
presented professionally. One work/up to
two views per artist will be accepted. Images
should be up to 500 kb in size, approximately
2000 x 2000 pixels, jpg format. Accepted
works only will be shipped or brought to the

gallery prior to commencing the tour.

BC in a Box 3, The Edge of Here

FingerPlay: BC in a Box display, 2008.

Timeline

Images will be submitted online from May
15 to June 1, 2011. Images sent after June 1
will not be accepted. If you need to send the
images earlier, please contact the exhibition
organizers. Participants will be informed of
the jury’s decision by July 1. The decision
of the jury will be final; accepted works that
differ significantly from the submitted image

can be rejected.

Fees/Eligibility

Applicants and exhibition participants must
be paid members of the BC Potters Guild.
Applications must include the application
form (available soon) and a $25.00 fee,
payable online through PayPal. Accepted
works must be shipped or delivered to the
gallery at the artist’s expense. To initiate or
renew your membership, click here.

Pick-up/Insurance of Work

Work must be available to travel through
2012. The date for pick-up of work will be
announced as soon as the final destination
date is set. We regret we cannot provide
insurance coverage for breakage, but we will
make every effort to prevent that occurring.

We look forward to showcasing BC potters
to our neighbours in Alberta and hopefully at
NCECA Seattle 2012. For further information
on NCECA, please consult their website
http://nceca.net. Stay tuned to the BCPG
Newsletter and ebroadcasts for updates on the
exhibition, submissions and other details.

Pat Schendel’s entry (above) was chosen by
Blackberry Gallery visitors for the People’s
Choice Award (2008).

Man's Best Friends, Jean Pederson-Ellis'
entry from FingerPlay: BC in a Box (2008).

Potters Guild of BC Newsletter : December 2010

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