Call for Nominations: Alberta Craft Awards

Every fall the Alberta Craft Council presents the annual Alberta Craft Awards and the Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award for Excellence in Ceramics.  

Over the past nine years over 80 deserving fine craft artists have been honoured with a nomination.  Make 2014 your year to get nominated or take the time to nominate a worthy craftsperson or fine craft advocate for an Award.   

The time is now.... 
update your cv - include claims to fame, honours and media attention 
revise your statement and bio 
prepare images of your work  
gather support letters from your galleries and colleagues, and;
get nominated for a 2014 Alberta Craft Award!!  

Nominations will be accepted until: August 1, 2014 5:00 pm 

Awards will be presented this September 20 in Calgary at the soon to be renovated King Edward Arts Hub.  This event will also be a special sneak peek at the future location of the ACC Gallery & Shop in Calgary, scheduled to open 2016.    

Visit www.albertacraft.ab.ca/acc-craft-awards to download a nomination form and to see past recipients.    

This is an event that you do not want to miss!!  Learn more here.

Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/Call-for-Nominations-Alberta-Craft-Awards

Beacon Original Art Call for Submissions

Beacon Original Art is holding it’s annual Fall Art Exhibition and Sale on Saturday October 18, 2014 at the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Centre. 

Since 2009, we have been providing a professional space in Calgary for emerging and professional artists to sell their art works. 

We encourage all painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic, jewelry and fabric artists to apply to participate in our art show.  

Next Exhibition and Sale: Saturday October 18, 2014 
Submission Deadline for this Event: Saturday September 6, 2014 
For further details please visit our website Beacon Original Art - Submissions

Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/Beacon-Original-Art-Call-for-Submissions

Culture Technician (Ceramics) Opportunity with the City of Red Deer

The City of Red Deer is always on the hunt for talented and success driven people. We offer a great work environment with the opportunity to work with a dynamic and dedicated team of likeminded professionals.

 We are currently seeking the right person to fill the position of Culture Technician - Ceramics in our Recreation, Parks & Culture Department. This position provides direct technical support to the Culture Section clay and ceramics programs, activities and events; oversees studio practices and inventory; provides information and support to instructors and studio users on proper procedures for working in a safe studio environment. 

As our preferred candidate you will have:
 Post-secondary education in a related field (Ceramics, Ceramics Technician, Fine Arts) with a minimum of 2 years working in and/or managing a ceramics studio, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 
Good comprehension of ceramic processes and studio maintenance
 Good comprehension of ceramic processes and studio maintenance 
Strong time management and multi-tasking skills. 
Ability to work independently 
Ability to work flexible and irregular hours, including weekends. 
The ability to exert moderate physical effort moving and delivering equipment and supplies; must be able to lift 50 lbs Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle. 
First Aid and CPR certification. 
Ability to ensure compliance with WHMIS in all ceramic areas of the studios. 

What we offer: The hourly rate for this casual position is $24.64 to $26.09. In addition to a very competitive salary and an excellent benefit package, we offer a great work environment with a dynamic and dedicated team of likeminded professionals. 

If you like what you have read, and think this is the job for you; come build your career with The City of Red Deer. We are committed to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization and working with us will provide you with the opportunity to work in an ever growing environment and to work with an awesome group of people. For more information and to apply online please visit us at www.reddeer.ca/hr.

Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/City-of-Red-Deer-Hiring-Culture-Technician

Surfaces: New exhibit opening at MacDonald Community Art Gallery

Surfaces: Exploration of Light, Texture and Contrast

From May 2 to May 30

Artists: Joanne Pilgrim, Tamara M. Hannah and Lil Barefoot 

Grand Opening: May 3 at 7:00pm

Location: MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery (second floor of the Suncor Community Leisure Centre)

This exhibition presents a variety of media such as fused glass, ceramic tiles, paintings and collages. Surfaces: Exploration of Light, Texture and Contrast is all about exploring, mixing and trying a variety of materials and surfaces. Three local visual artists invite viewers to interpret their artwork and explore their passion for colour, light and shadow.

"My work in this exhibition explores relationships between nostalgia and traditional ceramic techniques. I have incorporated simple hand building, wheel thrown designs, and surface treatments to create objects that invoke different aspects of nostalgia.                                     Instead of vivid memories, I have abstractly captured visceral representations of familiar sentiments".                                                                                                       

            Tamara M. Hannah

"I developed my art skills by working and trying different mediums such as paper tole and faux painting. Looking for something different l took a course about fused glass and how to use a kiln. Currently, I am working with glass creating utility and non utilitarian art".

Joanne Pilgrim

“My work focused on the grandeur of color, shapes and contrasts that describe any certain sequence, derived from the use of various materials and techniques.

I express myself freely, following my intuition and inspiration occasionally aroused by dreams or events from my own life; often within the surreal universe, leading the audience into a swarm of imagination”.

Lil Barefoot 

Ana Maria Mendez-Bark
Culture Coordinator

MacDonald Island Park Corporation T 780-791-0070 ext. 5098 

F 780-791-2898 

anamaria.mendez@macdonaldisland.ca
www.macdonaldisland.ca