LAST CALL: WINIFRED SHANTZ AWARD FOR CERAMICS & RBC AWARD FOR GLASS

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JUNE 30, 2010 BY 5 PM
Eligibility: Open to professional artists who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents
With the ongoing generosity of Ms. Winifred Shantz and RBC Foundation, the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery present these prestigious national awards for early career practicing glass and ceramic artists that have been working professionally for between 5 to 10 years. Intended to allow the artist to undertake a period of independent research, or other activities with the capacity to advance their artistic and professional practice at a key moment in the artist’s career, winners of the RBC Award for Glass receive $7,000 and winners of the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics receive $10,000. The selection panels are comprised of experienced contemporary glass and ceramic artists and curators. A jury of respected artists and professionals associated with the silica arts will choose a finalist list. This year’s winners will be announced at a gala event on September 16, 2010. To apply to either of these awards, you must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident status, as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. You must also meet the definition of a professional artist. The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery and the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics is accessible to Aboriginal artists and artists of diverse cultural and regional communities of Canada. SEND TO: Robert Achtemichuk, Director Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics & RBC Award for Glass Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery 25 Caroline Street North Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5 519.746.1882, ext. 231 For more information regarding application www.canadianclayandglass.ca

WHYTE MUSEUM CALL TO FINE CRAFT ARTISTS

KALEIDOSCOPE OF CRAFTS
DEADLINE: September 30, 2010
The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies invites you to participate in our first annual Kaleidoscope of Crafts, on November 12 and 13, 2010. See submission details in the attached information. This is a special opportunity for sales of high quality craft items during the pre-holiday season. Tables will be located in the main gallery of the Whyte Museum. Kaleidoscope of Crafts – Call for Submissions
Kaleidoscope Of Crafts Application Form

METCHOSIN INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL

There are still a few spots left in some of upcoming programs at MISSA.
Below is a list of classes which still have some availability.
More information on each of these classes is available on our website at www.missa.ca

Two week program July 5th to 9th and 12th to 16th
Explorations in Ceramic Glaze – John Britt
July 5th to 9th
Handbuilding with Press Molds – Katrina Chaytor
Brush Explorations – Lorne Loomer
The Influenced Landscape – Mike McLean
The Short Story – Sarah Selecky
Innovative Extruding – Michael Sherrill
Painting – Andy Wooldridge
July 10th-11th – Weekend
Watercolour – Clive Powsey
Jazz Improvisation – Karel Roessingh
Head Sculpture – Elly Scheepens
The Digital Darkroom – Alan Thurston
Textile Collage – Shannon Wardroper
July 12th to 16th
Explorations in Altered Imagery – Tony Bounsall
Firing Techniques – Randy Brodnax
Throwing – Altered Forms and Sets – Conner Burns
Contemporary Silk Fusion Basketry – Wendy Durfey
Compositional Cloth – Eleanor Hannan
Metalsmithing – Crys Harse
Light, Colour & Expression – Sharron Milstein (may be her last workshop at MISSA)
July 14th to 16th
ART JAM – see our website for more information on these courses:
Handbuilding – Toshi-ichi Suzuki
Woodcarving – Ito Kojiro

Please call or email us if you would like to register.
Thank you,Deanna Cuthbert
Manager, MISSA
250 391 2420
www.missa.ca

2010 TACA Biennial: The Best of Tennessee Craft

Fee: $35.00 (2010 TACA Biennial: The Best of Tennessee Craft)
Entry Deadline: 8/16/10
Days remaining to deadline: 56
The 2010 Best of Tennessee Craft Biennial Exhibit showcases the fine craft of Tennessee, providing public visibility and recognition for the quality and diversity of craft found throughout the state. This juried exhibit will be held in the Todd Gallery on the grounds of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn., with cash awards presented including Best of Show.

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CORE GALLERY OPEN SUBMISSION COMPETITION FOR DEPTFORD X

DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2010
Exhibition Dates: September 24 to October 3, 2010
Fees: £10
‘Grand and spectacular, ephemeral or concealed, art qualified and created by daily life.’ ~ The theme of our competition is based upon the Statement of intent for Deptford X 2010 by Mark Titchner. Artists working in all mediums are welcome to apply to be selected for an exhibition at Core Gallery which will run during the Deptford X 2010; an international contemporary Arts Festival in South East London, with an audience of over 2,000. Please send a cd with 3xjpegs at low res (120 dpi each), cv and statement plus entry fee of £10 cheque or postal order payable to Cor Blimey Arts Ltd. Send info to: Deptford X Open submission, Core Gallery, Cor Blimey Arts
C101 Faircharm Trading Estate, 8-12 Creekside, Deptford, London, SE8 3DX

Works will need to be delivered to Core Gallery August 2nd-8th. Core Gallery takes a commission of 30% on all works sold at the Exhibition. If you require further information you can email us at [email protected] or look on http://coregallerydeptford.blogspot.com