End of an Era. Graham Willis 1934-2024

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Messages, Shows & Events  

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.

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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.

 

Dec. 13, 2024 

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: 64th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Calling all visual artists and makers working in all mediums and backgrounds!
Join Canada’s leading contemporary outdoor & online art fair in July 2025.
This year, you can choose to participate:
● In-person at Nathan Phillips Square & the Online Art Fair, or
● Exclusively online at TOAF.ca
Why should you apply?
→ With 170,000 annual visitors to Nathan Phillips Square, 100,000 website visitors, and 1 million annual page views, TOAF provides unparalleled exposure and a reputable platform for artistic recognition.
→ Win one of TOAF’s coveted awards. Each year, $40,000 cash and in-kind are awarded to outstanding artists in their fields. Online-only artists are eligible for $4,000 cash or in-kind awards.

Application deadline: March 7, 2025.