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Messages, Shows & Events

 

April 12, 2025 

Open Call from Lunenburg School of the Arts

"ELBOWS UP!" Exhibition

In consideration of the recent lack of respect shown by the administration of the United States towards Canada, its sovereignty and its elected public officials, our School shall mount an exhibit of visual works of art entitled “ELBOWS UP!” (en français “LES COUDES ELÉVÉS!”) *

We hereby announce an “Open Call” for artists to submit to our School one piece of visual art that is appropriate for inclusion in the “ELBOWS UP!” theme. The deadline for submission is Tuesday May 27th, 2025. 

Since 2014 our School has enjoyed working with numerous artists and instructors of courses and workshops and we hope that each of them may submit a piece of art for consideration in this exhibition.

This exhibition will be curated, and the artworks submitted will be juried for inclusion. Artists will be notified of their acceptance of the artwork and installation details by Friday June 6th.

“ELBOWS UP!” will open on Thursday, June 19th, 7pm, and will run until Thursday July 10th (overlapping Canada Day, of course). 

As a guide we are looking for artworks that celebrate Canada’s sovereignty and democracy, and that reflect Canada’s unique culture, diversity, and strength, and what it means to stand together as an independent nation. 

We ask that each artwork be submitted in a single email to learn@lunenburgarts.org, subject line “ELBOWS UP!” Exhibition, and that it include the following:

  • Artist Statement about the work and its connection with the theme. (200 words maximum);
  • High resolution image(s) of the work (JPEG, PNG, or PDF); and,
  • Details of the work including title, dimensions, medium and date. 

 
*  “ELBOWS UP!” is the phase commonly used in connection with the great Canadian game of hockey – as in, elbows up to protect your possession of the puck, or elbows up to defend yourself from an oncoming opponent.

 

 

Apr. 5, 2025

Hamilton Potters Guild Annual Spring Pottery Sale  May 2 - 4

 

 

Feb. 14, 2025

This Saturday is the last day to take advantage of our Preferred Member Rate for the FUSION 2025 Conference: Women in Clay. This incredible rate of $325+ HST is available for all FUSION and Kingston Potters’ Guild members. Prices will go up on Sunday and we are selling out fast... don't miss your chance!

This year's conference takes place on May 31–June 1, 2025, at The Holiday Inn along Kingston, Ontario's beautiful waterfront. The conference features three exceptional presenters: Naomi Clement, Candice Methe, and Grace Han.

More conference info

 

 

Jan. 24, 2025

Water, with its fluidity and transformative power, offers endless inspiration for artistic expression. We invite clay and glass artists to explore this theme, celebrating water's beauty, movement, and impact through their work.
FUSION invites members to exhibit their work in a travelling exhibition which will be displayed in different locations throughout Ontario.  The exhibition will also appear online at www.clayandglass.on.ca

The Fireworks 2025 juror is ceramic artist Susan Collett. 

Fireworks is scheduled for the following locations in 2025:

  • The Great Lakes Museum, Kingston, ON from May 30- July 7, 2025 - Opening reception on Friday, May 30 from 6-8 p.m. at the Great Lakes Museum

  • Gagne Contemporary, Toronto, ON from August 15 to September 13 

  • The Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, ON from October 3 - November 9, 2025 - Closing reception on Sunday, November 9 from 1-4 p.m.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Clay and glass artists of all levels who are also FUSION members are invited to apply

  • Theme: Water

  • Deadline: Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5 p.m.

  • Entry Fees (plus HST):

    • $50 for one work

    • $60 for two works

    • $70 for three works

As Fireworks is a travelling exhibition, submissions should be suitable for transport to multiple venues. Works should be easy to unpack and repack by gallery attendants, and extremely fragile or complex installations and wall pieces may not be ideal.

About Fireworks:

Since 1984, Fireworks, organized by FUSION: The Ontario Clay and Glass Association, has celebrated excellence in clay and glass art. This biennial exhibition showcases innovative works by Canadian artists and serves as a platform for showcasing the evolution of contemporary ceramic and glass practices. Over the years, it has become one of the most prestigious exhibitions in the field.