by Carole Epp | Aug 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Saskatchewan Foundation for the Arts Auction
http://sfaauction.com/ The Saskatchewan Foundation for the Arts is a public foundation dedicated solely to creating a legacy of financial support for the arts and artists in Saskatchewan, through the generous financial support of individuals, organizations and corporations.
OPENING RECEPTION AND VIEWING
November 10, 2011
Wascana Country Club
7:30 PM An opening reception not to be missed. There will be scrumptious bites and great conversation. Entertainment for the evening, “Service with a Smile,” performed by the Mitchell Boys of Moose Jaw. Voice and and verse by Robert Service. Art, artists, and other special guests.
No admittance charge but donations gratefully accepted.
ART PREVIEW
November 11, 2011
Wascana Country Club
1:00 PM An afternoon to spend time with the art and special guests.
LIVE ART AUCTION
November 12, 2011
Wascana Country Club
1:00 PM
by Carole Epp | Jun 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Chuck Aydlett
Susan Beiner
Mark Boguski
Debbie Kupinsky
Wesley Anderegg
Courtney Murphy
The annual Bray Benefit Auction attracts artists, collectors and life long supporters of the Bray from around the country. Artwork from over 300 ceramic artists will be included in our Live and Silent Auctions. This is the Bray’s biggest fundraiser of the year and helps support the residency program.
The Bray’s residency program supports artists by offering rent-free studios, subsidized material and firing costs, as well as direct funding through fellowships and stipends. The auction items will be on display at the Helena Civic Center beginning June 23rd and for the duration of the event with the bidding closing on Friday, June 24th. Silent Auctions will close on Friday, June 24th at 7:30p and 7:45p
Live Auction will take place on Friday, June 24th at 8:00p. If you are unable to attend the auctions in person we will be taking absentee and proxy bids until Tuesday, June 21. Click here to see details on how to bid.
See the whole auction here.
by Carole Epp | Jun 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
For those who may not have heard, the house and gallery of Ian Jones and Moraig McKenna were destroyed by fire last month. Ian worked at Sturt Pottery as Artist in Residence in 2000 and was an exhibitor at the Sturt Woodfire Conference in 2008. Ian’s work is represented in the Sturt Permanent Collection and a number of his pieces are available for purchase through Sturt Gallery.
Benefit auction – Bids open 10am Monday 13th June; close 8pm Thursday 16th June Eastern Standard Time
Update: Images of work for this auction will be uploaded (http://gundaroobenefit.blogspot.com/) early on Monday June 13.
As many of you will be aware, the online auction represents a selection of the wonderful ceramic work donated for the benefit sale. Many additional pieces will be available from the one-day exhibition at
Canberra Potters’ Society Gallery,
Watson Arts Centre,
1 Aspinall Street,
Watson ACT,
Monday June 13, 10 am – 4 pm!
The exhibition will be opened at 10 am by Janet Mansfield, OAM, President of the International Academy of Ceramics.
The online auction will run from 10am EST Monday 13th until 8pm EST on Thursday 16th June.
by Carole Epp | Jun 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Bids are now open!!!! … until Sunday 5 June @ 8pm.
SHIRO OTANI, 2010, wood-fired sake jug from Shigaraki clay, wheel-thrown with flying ash glaze
Shiro Otani generously donated the jug at Woodfire TAS 2011
to raise money for the Tasmanian Ceramics Society. Thank you Shiro!
Estimated value: $600 – $1000
SHIRO OTANI, 2010, wood-fired sake jug from Shigaraki clay, wheel-thrown with flying ash glaze; h.16cm, w.9cm; Photos: Robin Roberts
On Sunday May 1, 2011 at Reedy Marsh Pottery near Deloraine, Shiro Otani made pots using local clay as part of The Reedy Marsh Woodfire Challenge. During this extravaganza of clay, kiln building, wood-firing, and kiln-centric food preparation, Shiro pots were fired in a unique kiln built by members of his team. Shiro’s final gesture, as the evening reached its conclusion, was to donate a piece of his work, made at his pottery in Shigaraki, Japan, for the benefit of the Tasmanian Ceramics Association.
About the potter: Shiro Otani of Shigaraki Japan has won many major awards for his work. He has a reputation for extracting the optimum from his materials and kilns. As a young potter, Shiro made the most of unpopular zones within communal kilns, executing flashed and lightly ashed work of great subtlety and beauty. Read more about his life and work here:http://www.artistpotters.com/artist_potters/otani/index.htm
The auction has started and will finish at 8pm on Sunday 5 June 2011. Starting Price $300. Bids are now open!!!!
Postage of the item is to be covered by the purchaser, in addition to their final price; allow $35 within Australia or $55 for overseas.
THE AUCTION IS NOW LIVE on TACA’s Facebook page, ready for you to pop in your bid/s:
Click in the “write a comment” field, and add your name and your $ bid as a comment.
5. Check in regularly to update your bid. Remember the Tasmanian Ceramics Association will benefit from your generosity.
6. The auction will finish at 8pm on Sunday 5 June 2011
via
Vicki Grima
Editor, The Journal of Australian Ceramics
E.O., The Australian Ceramics Association
P.O. Box 274 Waverley NSW 2024
AUSTRALIA
T: 1300 720 124
F: 61 (0)2 9369 3742
by Carole Epp | Apr 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
The NC Pottery Center Board and the auction committee would like to request a donation of your work for the 2011 annual fundraising auction. Your support is very important to help sustain the NCPC, which pays tribute to potters across our State. The NC Pottery Center works to promote North Carolina potters and to keep the public aware of the living traditions that continue in North Carolina. The NC Pottery Center’s mission is to not only represent the past, but to also let the public know about the ongoing tradition. Auction donations must be in hand by May 2nd, 2011 in order to be photographed and listed online. An inventory sheet to be delivered with your work is also enclosed. If you have questions or need assistance you may call Nicole at 336-873-8430 or e-mail at [email protected]. In the Fall of 2010 we initiated a capital campaign to help sustain the Center. We have also started conversation with East Carolina University to form a potential educational partnership, and are seeking funding for a Director and monthly expenses. As with all non-profits fundraising continues to be challenging but your donations and support will allow us to implement exciting possibilities and ensure continued success and viability of the North Carolina Pottery Center. We hope you will stand with us to keep this wonderful tribute to clay viable and ongoing by supporting our annual auction. Sincerely
Susan Greene Pam Owens
Auction Committee Chair Auction Committee Co-Chair
