Glass Art Association of Canada

Hot Shop Equipment for Sale‏

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:40:00 -0700

The following list of equipment is for sale. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Vivianne or Ron at 204.222.9322.

Full Studio Set-up Includes:

- Denver 30 lb furnace

- 18” glory hole

- Euclid Annealer and Preheater kilns

- Full set of benches, racks, etc.

- Jim Moore tools

- Steinert pipes

- Everything needed to blow off-hand

Asking $50,000 O.B.O. for above items

Also - 2 industrial 4ft. square kilns - $5,000 each

* All equipment only used approx. 1 month

City of Toronto Call to Artists for Expression of Interest (EOI) Permanent Public Art Work - Deadline September 24

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:04:48 -0700

See attached PDF for full details

City of Toronto Call to Artists for Expression of Interest (EOI) Permanent Public Art Work Mount Dennis Neighbourhood Project at Weston Road and Dennis Avenue

GLASS As Art: Cross-Pollination September 8th through 20th, 2010

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:37:54 -0700

An exhibition by the members of the BC Glass Arts AssociationIn partnership with the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre

Image: 3 Crows by Tammy Hudgeon

GLASS As Art: Cross-Pollination

September 8th through 20th, 2010

in the Exhibition Hall at the Roundhouse Community Centre Davie St. & Pacific Blvd., Vancouver, BC

Opening Celebration

Friday Sept. 10th, 2010 6 - 9 pm

Glass As Art: Slide Presentation

Sunday, Sept. 12th, 2010 2:30 - 4 pm

Gala Evening & Silent Auction

Thursday, Sept. 16th, 2010 6 - 9 pm

Guided Tours of the Exhibit

Saturday, Sept. 11th, 2010 1:30 pm

Lampworking Demonstration

Monday, Sept. 13th, 2010 1-3 pm

Saturday, Sept. 18th, 2010 1:30 pm

For more information visit www.bcgaa.org

New Glass Review 32 - Deadline - October 1, 2010

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:31:40 -0700

All glassmakers, artists, designers, and companies are invited to participate in New Glass Review 32. Only glass designed and made between October 1, 2009, and October 1, 2010, may be submitted for this annual survey.

For Full Details Visit: http://www.cmog.org/dynamic.aspx?id=2632

Mail to:
New Glass Review
Curatorial Department
The Corning Museum of Glass
One Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830-2253 U.S.A.

Questions? E-mail: curatorial@cmog.org

David Calles: Combinaciones de Filigrana - September 2nd - 30th, 2010 - Vetri Glass - Seattle

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:31:27 -0700

David Calles: Combinaciones de Filigrana

Exhibition Dates: September 2nd-30th, 2010

Artist Reception: Thursday, September 2nd, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Vetri Glass-Seattle is pleased to present glass artist David Calles in Combinaciones de Filigrana, his first solo exhibition with the gallery. The show features colorful blown and cold-worked glass sculptures in classic geometric shapes. Working in a studio that overlooks the waterways of Victoria, Calles is influenced by his natural surroundings. He passionately endeavors to capture a “little shock of color from nature” in his vivacious sculptures.

Visit http://www.vetriglass.com/content/David_Calles_Show_Sept_2010.htm for full invite

Vetri Glass - Seattle

Susan Marabito, Director - susan@vetriglass.com

1404 First Avenue, Seattle WA, 98101

Phone: 206.667.9608 - www.vetriglass.com

Image Details: Pimpollo Rosebud, David Calles, 15"h x 22"w x 6"d, 2010

Upcoming Classes at Oatka School of Glass - September - November

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:31:19 -0700

Fancy Frit: Fritography Basics to Advanced / Cast and Blast

September 10-14, 2010

Will be taught by Michael Dupille

Studies in Powder – Colour, Components, and Crackle!

October 14-18, 2010

Will be taught by Guest Instructor – RL (The crackle king)

From Page to Pedestal: Pate de Verre Vessels

November 1, 2010 to November 5, 2010

Will be taught by Deborah Horrell

For more details visit - http://www.oatkaglass.com/

Glassblowing weekend workshops with Firebrand Glass, Black Diamond

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:03:28 -0700

Firebrand Glass is offering it's popular glassblowing weekend workshops this fall on September 25/26th and October 23/24th, at an affordable $250, which includes two days of instruction, all materials, tools, and glass art you create and keep. Book early and guarantee a place in one of Canada’s premier glassblowing studios. Each intensive class will utilize one-on-one instruction to guide participants of all skill levels, beginner to experienced, in a fun, step-by-step approach to the fascinating process of blowing glass. You’ll not only create beautiful, blown glass artwork to keep but will take away the memory of a unique and meaningful experience.

Register as an individual or book a one-of-a-kind weekend vacation as a family or corporate teambuilding workshop – we’ll customize a weekend just for you! In order to keep the participant/instructor ratio quality highest, class size is limited to eight per class. Classes are booked on a first come first serve basis.

To register or for more information, please contact us at Julia@firebrandglass.ca

EMPLOIS, STAGES ET BÉNÉVOLAT - AU PLUS TARD LE MARDI 31 AOÛT 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:56:44 -0700

EMPLOIS, STAGES ET BÉNÉVOLAT OFFRE D'EMPLOI - URGENT

Responsable de l’accueil et des activités éducatives (Poste affiché en tant qu'Agent d'information sur le site web d'Emploi-Québec)
Sous la responsabilité de la direction et de la chargée de projets, la personne apporte un soutien au développement et à la fidélisation de différentes catégories de visiteurs (individuels ou en groupes), clients et membres dans le cadre des activités de la programmation en plus de collaborer aux tâches administratives :
TÂCHES
- Appui au développement des publics (groupes scolaires, personnes âgées ou appartenant à divers groupes sociaux, etc.) ;
- Réalisation de visites commentées et d’activités éducatives, notamment pour les groupes scolaires;
- Accueil des visiteurs et information au sujet du mandat et des diverses activités du centre;
- Appui au développement de stratégies visant l’accroissement et la fidélisation des visiteurs, de la clientèle (pour la salle d’exposition et la boutique) et des membres;
- Promotion de l’adhésion et suivis (membres) ;
- Appui à l’encadrement du comité des membres;
- Appui à la gestion des affaires courantes du centre (téléphones, courriels, rédaction de lettres et autres documents, liste d’envoi, envois postaux, etc.);
- Appui à la gestion des activités d’exposition et de la boutique (recherche et suivis avec les artistes, avec des professionnels et autres ressources humaines; logistique, etc.) ;
- Recherche, vérification et saisie de données; classement;
- Toutes autres activités liées à l’aide à la coordination jugées pertinentes par la direction.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES POUR LE POSTE
Scolarité : Formation en communications, en muséologie, en histoire de l’art ou autre formation pertinente;
Langue : Très bonne communication orale et écrite en français ; anglais intermédiaire ;
Informatique : Connaissance de Microsoft Office ; Internet ; Access (préférablement) ou autre logiciel de base de données;

Qualités recherchées : Intérêt pour le domaine culturel et connaissance du milieu, souci de la qualité, initiative, sens de l’organisation, travail en équipe, capacité d’apprentissage rapide, entregent, fonctionne bien en situation de stress, responsable.
VOTRE CANDIDATURE DOIT NOUS PARVENIR AU PLUS TARD LE MARDI 31 AOÛT 2010.
(Vous devez être admissible à une subvention salariale d’Emploi-Québec)
Conditions salariales : 10,00 $ / heure, 35hrs / semaine (Disponibilité : semaine et fin de semaine; jour et soir)
Entrée en fonction : Le 7 septembre 2010.
Durée de l’emploi : 18 semaines. Possibilité de travail à temps partiel pour la suite.

Professional Project Grants Program, Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council - DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 15

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:45:56 -0700

Professional Project Grants Program, Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC), (NL)
Application Deadline: September 15, 2010 (Projects must start on/after November 15, 2010)

The NLAC is now accepting applications for its Professional Project Grants Program for individual artists, groups, and non-profit arts organizations)

Contact the NLAC for an application form and details:
The Newman Building, 1 Springdale Street, St. John's
709-726-2212 or toll free 1-866-726-2212 (NL only)
www.nlac.nf.ca nlacmail@nfld.net

Canadian Crafts Federation Survey

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:44:03 -0700

Deadline: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
The Canadian Crafts Federation is seeking feedback from the craft community. In order to do so, we have developed an online survey that should take less than 10 minutes to complete. We would like responses from all members of the community, as this feedback will help guide future projects and the overall direction of the organization.

Take this opportunity to have your say, and let us know what you think!
Complete the survey by clicking on the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TWFF87W

'Craft Practical' - Owen Sound, Ontario - Saturday, September 11, 2010

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:39:18 -0700

Saturday, September 11, 2010
Presented by the Ontario Crafts Council and the Tom Thomson Art Gallery

'Craft Practical' is a one-day workshop series offering artists and craftspeople the opportunity to explore, interact, inform and be informed in regards to the contemporary craft world. Topics range from the practical to the conceptual. Particpants will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact and connect with the presenters and their creative peers on a myriad of topics.

This event provides an important opportunity to think about “craft” from fresh perspectives and with one’s eyes – and mind – wide open. The diversity of participants will encourage and develop a forum for new dialogue that addresses “craft” within contemporary practice and thought rather than framing it within the constructs of generations past.

To register, find schedule information, or to download the full brochure, please visit www.craft.on.ca/Programs/Symposium, or contact Mary Calarco at 519-841-6481 or mcalarco@craft.on.ca.

JOB POSTING - Head of National Glass Centre - UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:38:35 -0700

We are looking to appoint a key role within the University to provide strategic leadership and professional management to the National Glass Centre. We want an exceptional leader who can combine a knowledge of contemporary art and creative glass with strong business acumen. Joining the management team in the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media, you will lead and manage a major national specialist centre with international reach, that is responsible for delivering an innovative and complex portfolio of programmes, services and resources. You will manage and motivate staff in pursuit of excellence, maximise commercial opportunities and deliver an ambitious business plan.
For more information about the role and how to apply please see www.nationalglasscentre.com/headofngc

SEE ATTACHED PDF FOR FULL LISTING

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - The Art of Health - Deadline September 2, 2010

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:36:14 -0700

Sponsored by the Artists’ Health Centre/Toronto Western Hospital and the Artists’ Health Centre Foundation’s Artist Committee. Professional artists of all disciplines are invited to submit original artwork to the juried exhibition The Art of Health. The exhibit will run Thursday, September 23 and Friday, September 24 in the atrium at Toronto Western Hospital from 9am to 5pm each day. The exhibit marks the launch of the Arts in the Atrium performance series.

SEE ATTACHED PDF FOR FULL DETAILS

CITY OF TORONTO - REQUESTS FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: THE GUILD CULTURAL PRECINCT - Info Session: August 30, 10AM, Gardiner Museum Lecture

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:33:51 -0700

Need affordable, collective studio space in Toronto to create professional works in ceramics, metal, textile, hot glass, large sculpture fabrication, wood or jewelry? If so, SEE ATTACHED PDF

Taliaferro Jones Exhibition “Essense” at the Murano Hotel, Tacoma , Washington

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:54:59 -0700

Aug. 21 - 30, 2010