CORNER CHAIR

On January | Sthe Potters Guild Board of Directors held a joint meeting with the Board of the Northwest Ceramic Foun- dation. The purpese of this meeting was threefold. First it was achance forthe two Troups bo get acquainted and meet new board members. Second we had adiseus- sion of our funding needs; what we are doing to address our fundraising and what role the Foundation can play while main- aining its arms-length relationship, Thirdly and most important we had to decide how and when to organize Lortery for Pottery for this year,

As you can imagine a meeting with 20 people was somewhat unwieldy but 1 feel it went well and some understanding of our respective fundraising rules was reached. Specifically it was felt and agreed upon that there was too little time to organize an event for this Spring. There continues to be some doubt as to what might be the best way to secure donations for Lowery for Pottery now that most book participants have fulfilled their ob- ligations. There is a large question about the willingness of members to donate a work in support of the Guild. We would like to hear your opinions on this issue, What type of fundraising initiative would you support? As I have stated before that while we are attempling to increase mem- berstup in the Guild, our fees da nol cover the cost of operating the Guild at the level necessary to fulfil our mandate and will not until membership is substantially in- creased and revenue from other sources is realized. [t was therefore agreed that the Foundation would concentrate their efforts on From the Oven and Kiln to make it much more successful this year, Our share of the revenue from ticket sales will continue and will go to the Potters Guild Scholarship and Education Fund; other funds raised from a silent auction will support the Guild. [t was felt that with more time to organize the silent auction it could he quite profitable; we are hopeful that by October there will nod be much outstanding on the book account and that these funds can be used on the other initiatives. The Guild Board will pursue planning another Lottery for Pot- tery forthe next Spring or possibly as part of a gala opening for a fall Made of Clay sale, planning for which is currently be- ing undertaken by Ron Feicht.

We also agreed to form a joint com- mittee to look into public and other sources of funding particularly for those projects that are nol uppropriate for a charitable foundation. Meanwhile they will look into just what the Foundation can do on our behalf.

Allin all it was a productive meeting with a bot for everyone bo ged starled on wid] hope we can count on the support of the members to make these events suc- cessful,

Ai the risk of sounding like a broken record I hope that everyone has seen the book Made of Clay and will buy it. Even sell one to a friend, [tis beaunful well worth having im your collection. If you are planning an event or workshop let us know and we will send you some books to sell and if you have any brilliant ideas for selling books we would love to heur from you.

Ran Vallis

MADE OF CLAY 1909 April 30 and May 1 - 2

Time races on. There are many mat- ters yet to be addressed but much has been completed or resolved.

The design of our invitation cards has been finalized and is now at the printers. The graphic features a vase design, a collage of four pieces by artists from our recently published book and who are exhibitors. Many thanks to Ronda Green and to Ande Axelrod for their hours of painstaking artistic dedication. We wall begin distributing these cards at our upcoming Raku-U on Granvilie [sland in conjunctton with its 20th anniversary celebration on March 12-14. Posters are on the agenda and will be distributed by a professional agency in prime market areas,

The Island is setting up an Anniver- sary Pavilion, formerly the Information Centre. Thanks to Jane Matthews, they have graciously offered us the free use of adisplay area as early as March 12. Jane has suggested that this would represent a wonderful opportunity to exhibit the oeuvre by Made in Clay participants; consequently we are requesting one piece per artist delivered to her before March 12. This exhibit may remain on display Please see MADE OF CLAY pace 4

NORTH-WEST CERAMICS FOUNDATION

Applications for both Jump Start and Potters Guild scholarships must be re- ceived by March 31

We are very pleased to announce that Fay Hickey has joined the Board. Fay hus extensive business experience in retail development and commercial property management, Her knowledge was espe- cially helpful dunng her tenure on the Potters Guild Board, Welcome Fay!

We attended a fruitful joint meeting with the Porters Guild Board in January. This year the Foundation will be focussing its energies on the From the Oven and Kila fundraiser and will meet in March to plan the details for an expanded and cel- ebratory event,

Tam frving

JUMP START SCHOLARSHIP Deadline March 3]

The $1000 scholarship ts awarded to further the education of a student or emerging artist working within the ce- ramic medium. Potential candidates should be a member of the Potters Guild of BC and aresidentof British Columbia, Alberta or Saskatchewan. They cannot be previous winners, paid staff or board members of either the Guild or Founda- tion, Subsmit acurrculum vitae, 12 slides of current work, reasons for proposed study and a budget. Decisions are made by May 31. Details: North-West Ceramic Foundation, 1349 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, VGH 3R7; tel 604-669-5645.

POTTERS GUILD OF BC EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND Deadline March 31.

The annual $500 scholarship ts awarded to a secondary school student in grade 12 planning further education in ceramics. The prize includes a one-year membership in the Potters Guild, Candi- dates must reside in BC and must not be paid staff or a board member of either NWCF or PGBC. Submit curriculum vitae, 12 slides of current work and rea- sons for their continued study in ceram- ics and a letter of recommendation from ateacher. Decisions will be made by May 3]. Awards are made to place of study.

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