The Potters Guild of B.C. NEWSLETTER

is published 10 times ayear. Submissions are welcome, and should be in the Guild office by the last Friday of the month. Material may be edited for publication.

Managing Editor: Jan Kidnie (Jorgenson). Editorial Committee: Bob Kingsmill. Laurel McGregor, Hiro Urakami, Nathan Rafla, Anne Fieetham.

Mailing: Rosemary Amon, Jobst Frohberg, Jackie White.

Advertising rates: $75.00 full page: $40.00 half page; $25.00 quarter page; business card $15.00; classified $5.00 for 3 lines; additional lines $2.00 each All ads must be prepaid.

The Potters Guild of B.C. mecits* the fourth Wed- nesday of every month. Membership in the Guild is $20.00-individuals, $30.00-groups, January ta January. See application form elsewhere in this is- sue.

Board of Directors: Sam Kwan, Pres., Tam Irving, Viee-Pres.; Nathan Rafla, Secretary: Kathnmn Youngs, Treas.: Theota Dancer. Bob Kingsmill, June MacDonald, D'Arcy Margesson, Cherie Markiewicz, Elsa Schamis. Terry Ryals & Ron Tribe.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Sunshine Coast Arts Council will be holding its Second Annual Summer Craft Falre on August 5th & 6th, 1989, in Hackett Park, Sechelt, B.C,

To enter, please submit slides or photos or work to be sold, including name, address, phone number, and an $80.00 post-dated cheque (May 16, 1989) to cover reg- istration fee and two-day space rental, Mail to: Summer Craft Faire "89. c/o Sunshine Coast Arts Council, Box 1565, Sechelt, B.C. , VON 340 Submissions deadline is May lst, with Jury Selection May l6th. For further information, write to above address, or call Elaine Futterman, 885-2395.

Sth Annual Northwest International Competition, June 9th - August 6th, Whatcom Museum , Belling- ham, Refer to enclosed flyer for further details.

Harrison Festival of the Arts, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., willhold thelr Annual Juried Craft Market, July 1-3, and July 6 & 9, and are looking for interested aruisis to meet the May 12th application deadline. Call Lisa Douglas at the Harrison Festival Office, (604) 796-3664.

EXHIBITIONS & SALES

The 3rd National Biennial of Ceramics, functional and sculptural works by Canadian ceramists selected Ina national competition, at the Cartwright Gallery, 141 Cartwright on Granville Island, runs until May Tth. Jeannie Mah represents B.C. in this wonder- fully diverse show of Canadian work, Don't miss it!

Don Hutchinson- One Man Show, April 2nd - April 16th, at the Station Arts Gallery, 4970 Marine Drive, White Rock. Bravo, Don! Some wonderful earthen- ware work.

The Thompson Valley Potters and Weavers Guilds are holding their Annual Spring Sale, Saturday. May 6, 10 am - 3 pm at the Crystal Ballroom, Stockmens’ Inn, Kamloops, B.C.

The Richmond Potters’ Club Spring Sale is being held Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday, April 23rd, 10 am-3pm, at the Richmond Arts Centre, 7671 Minoru Gate, Richmond, 5.C., 277-6690.

Fired Up! , a special weekend event tn tts fifth year, showcases the work of 13 B.C. ceramic artists and two special guests, Chuck Wissinger from Alberta and Robin Righton [rom Victoria. Metchosin Community Hall. west of Victoria and Colwood on Metchosin Road, May 27 and 28, lO am- 5pm. 474-2676 for further information.

aa * LOOK FOR MAY GUILD MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT IN NEXT ISSUE! \ 7

CANADA COUNCIL: Jean Chalmers Fund for the Crafts. March land September | are the deadlines for applications for support for special projects, research and special workshops for the crafts in Canada, Information: Visual Arts Section, Canada Council, 99 Metcalfe St.. PO Box 1074, Ottawa, KIP5SV8; 416-237-

Canada Council Visual Arts Grants A & B deadlines: October land April l Project Cost and Travel Grant deadlines: January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15. Information: 613-598-4323. Collect calls ac- cepted.