Nancy Roberts's dozen-plus intriguing ceramic sculptures
The Craig Case Galleries beside the Craig Gallery,
Alderney Landing.
2 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth
Reception Thurs, Nov 30, 6-8 pm
View day or evening, any time the main hall is open, except during
weekend morning markets.
nancy.roberts@ns.sympatico.ca
https://nspotters.com/nancy-roberts
This show and sale is all pottery!!! 14 local potters and their pottery just in time for the Holiday Season!
Where I've Been, Where I'm Going
An exhibition of abstract and landscape paintings by Paulette Melanson & One-of-a-kind sculptures by Nancy Roberts
RECEPTION, FRIDAY, NOV 17, 6 - 8 PM
We will have our second session on how to navigate a Call for Entry. Here’s a little note from Brandt Eisner on what we can expect next week:
"After our last session there was a lot of interest in further discussion around photographing work. It was suggested participants submit photos of their work for feedback. I invite you to send 2 or 3 images to Sheri White - sheri@urnsongpottery.com with the subject line: Call for Entry - session 2 photos.
As a group we’ll identify what is a good photo and what is a so-so photo. This will also be a good opportunity for those who missed the last meeting, or anyone who has had questions or comments since, to ask any lingering questions about submitting to calls for submissions or submitting a proposal.
Depending on our time I’ll also touch on the voice of the artisan. What does your work say and how is it identifiable?
Thanks, Brandt"
Register in advance for this meeting: Oct 12, 2023 7-9 pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtd-CppzwqGd2PDmpjYKA7q3EqYzdCJSWg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Thanks!
Call for Entry - A How-to On Getting Ready for That First, or 31st, Show
Spend some time with Brandt Eisner, artist and curator, to learn about the how to’s of preparing for that next or first show. Through a series of info sessions and Q&A’s, Brandt will help us navigate a call for entry and understand what makes a good submission.
As we explore the multiple steps from Expressions of Interest, to Call out, through to making your work and then making the submission, no questions will be too small to cover in these conversations with Brandt. Brandt will also answer questions around CV’s, artist statements, and what makes a good photograph.
Interested? Join us on September 11th from 7-9 pm for the first in a series of discussions with Brandt via zoom. These are free events for current members of the NSPG.
Please register at the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuduusrzwpHNzei30WnaYpnJ4c5pXU-yTS
A little more on our host, Brandt Eisner:
For the past 31 years, Eisner has been active in the Nova Scotia art community. He has owned two art galleries, most notably Swoon Fine Art in HRM. He also worked for two other galleries as gallery assistant and curator. He has been involved with various art organizations, serving on Boards of The South Shore Festival of the Arts, Truro Art Society and Craft Nova Scotia. He has been a mentor as part of the artist mentorship program offered by Visual Arts Nova Scotia, aside from being a juror for numerous other art shows. Currently, he serves as the curator of The Ice House Gallery in Tatamagouche, and is a co-creator of Eisner/Feit (productions/events).
Eisner is a multimedia and performance artist who has had work shown throughout Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick. His work has been included in private art collections and has been purchased by the Nova Scotia Art Bank.
Eisner received his BFA Interdisciplinary from NSCAD in 2005.
Please feel free to submit questions in advance of the meeting, please direct all questions to sheri@urnsongpottery.com with the subject line: Call to Entry question.
Try to get your question in by September 10th, as it well help to organize the discussion.
Thank you!
Summer memories of Nanny and Papa’s farm. Ceramic sculptures.
Due to the difficulties of transportation in the area of Scott Manor House, the house is closed for the week and our show therefore cancelled.
This workshop focuses on digging clay from the shore of the Bay of Fundy near Diligent River and bringing it back to the studio to process and learn about making tiles highlighting the use of textures and glazes.
Please see the link below for details
https://www.artlabstudios.ca/workshop/29573/exploring-clay-in-the-natural-world
Opening Reception: Friday, December 2nd from 5-8 with coffee, tea, wine + snacks
Artists Talks: Saturday, December 10 starting @ 3:00
Sunday, December 18 starting @ 3:30
Refreshments and wrapping station available - make it a date and bring a friend or a mate!
THE ICE CUBE!!!
Brandt Eisner is opening a summer fine craft gallery in a building near the Ice House Gallery, Creamery Square, Tatamagouche. Makes your trip to Tata even more worthwhile.
Ceramic artists include Shauna MacLeod, Carol Smeraldo, Danielle Sawada, Judy Gordon, Nancy Roberts, Rachel Morouney, Naomi Walsh, and Regina Coupar, with more to come over the summer.
Opens June 11 and runs into the fall.
SPECTRA, with two weeks to go at the Ice House Gallery, is all about colour, as you might guess from the name and spectacular graphic. Ceramic artists include Joël Brodovsky-Adams, Nancy Roberts, and Erin Wells.
See the art online at www.theicehousegallery.com/past/spectra.
Endangered, a group themed exhibition on Nova Scotia Endangered Species, opening on May 5 - 31 at 1274 Hollis St., Halifax 902-446-4077 . Open daily 11-5 (12-4 Sundays) or Shop online. Curbside pickup or free delivery in HRM - New art added daily at www.art1274hollis.ca
Art 1274 Hollis Gallery, Halifax's premiere Artists' Co-op, features over 20 local artists and artisans. Fine art and fine craft with dynamic new work of original paintings, jewellery, pottery, ceramic art, folk art, fused glass, sea glass artwork, rug hooking and fibre art.
Counting Crows
A Themed Group Exhibit at The Fraser Gallery in Tatamagouche by Five for Silver, a group of artists hailing from the Halifax area: Painters, Heather Crout, Denise Soper, Colleen Underwood, and Potter/Ceramicists, Judy Gordon and Shauna MacLeod.
"One Crow for Sorrow" is how it begins. There are various versions of this rhyme, and each line and "crow" tells a story. Collectively, we are intrigued by the ideas to be explored, each one holding its own nuance. Each piece in this exhibit tells an aspect of that story - From sorrow to joy, silver and gold, wishes and kisses and secrets, never to be told...
Originally scheduled for the summer of 2020, this exhibit opened on Friday, July 9th with a reception at The Fraser in Tatamagouche. Each artist has created work inspired by different versions of the crow rhyme to delight the eye and surprise the viewer.
Visual Voice Fine Art is proud to reopen with two exciting solo shows: 'Creatures from Somewhere' sculptures by Nancy Roberts AND 'The Turning Point' paintings by Paulette Melanson.
The pandemic and social issues affect us all in different ways, from escapism to wanting to take control of our future. This is made evident in this exhibit were both artists had opposite reactions. Despite their different approaches, the resulting combined show is visually appealing and cohesive.
Paulette Melanson wants for things to change for the better and her aim with this new body of work was to inspire hope, encourage optimism and empower change. 'The Turning Point' is her first all abstract solo, bright, colorful, and as optimistic and happy as the artist intended.
Nancy Roberts lost her inspiration and will to create as galleries closed and exhibits cancelled during Covid. Forced to continue she began by gripping the clay and playing with her medium, which gave rise to creatures that seemed to come alive and were at home in these strange times we are living.
'Creatures from Somewhere' is dynamic, playful, and proves that any situation can breathe new life and creativity into us. See the exhibits online here: visual-voice.ca/exhibit
Join us online for a FREE Artist TALK on Jun 23, 7:00 PM
At : whereby.com/visual-voiceDrop by the Visual Voice Fine Art gallery to view these two concurrent shows and be inspired. The show starts June 14 and continues to July 10.
Visual Voice Fine Art is located at 128 King Street, in downtown Truro. Gallery hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 12:30-5:00 pm or by appointment 902-843-9464. You can book for a private viewing.
Visual Voice Fine Art is proud to present two concurrent shows - Inside the Box: 4x4x4 by the Nova Scotia Potters Guild and Herbaria: A Show of Botanical Art by the Botanical Artist’s of Nova Scotia Association.
Inside the Box: 4x4x4 is an eclectic show of small pieces by Nova Scotia Potters Guild members who had to reference the number "four" while keeping to the limit of 4"x4"x4" dimensions. The result is an interesting mix of functional ceramics and sculpture. Subject matters include nature, poetry, the mystical, social commentary, the witty and the funny.
The show features artwork by NSPG members: Sharon Fiske, Gerri Frager, Judy Gordon, Jennifer Houghtaling, Carol Morrow, Nancy Roberts, Danielle Sawada, Jo-Ann Shaw.
Herbaria: A Show of Botanical Art is a display of artworks created in the botanical art tradition by several members of the Botanical Artists of Nova Scotia Association. Botanical art takes the form of realistic drawing that includes scientific illustration to show an understanding of the structure and nature of plants to re-create their likeness on paper in a variety of painting media. Botanical art has a centuries long, interesting history for medicine and science to pleasing aesthetic artistic compositions.
The show features artwork by BANSA members: Dr. Sunetra Ekanayake, Elisabeth Elson, E. Jean Gibson Collins, Mary Hill, Corinne Silver-Ledson, Gwen Paquin, Twila Robar-DeCoste.
See the exhibit from Aug 29 to Sep 26 at our regular gallery hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:30 to 5:00 pm.Or book a private viewing by calling 902-VIEWING (843-9464).
There will be NO opening reception for this show. COVID-19 measures in effect.
Show Statement
The Nova Scotia Potters Guild Presents The Birds and the Bees
At the Potters Guild`s AGM in 2018 it was announced there was going to be an application for a show at The Craig gallery. The membership was asked for some theme ideas and a few suggestions were blurted out. When someone suggested “The Birds and The Bees” as our theme, a few people snickered, but you could feel the excitement grow. Written in poetry and song, in jest and all-seriousness, the phrase evokes images far and wide. Our members were encouraged to think outside the box, challenge their creativity and create work that inspires and responds to the phrase. The Nova Scotia Potters Guild would like to present to you our 2019 members group show.
The Nova Scotia Potters Guild show includes a wide range of artists from beginners to masters, hobbyists to production potters, educators and technicians. Each exploring clay in their own way. We are pleased to see our members create such variety of work including sculpture, functional, wall pieces and raku, just to name a few.
The Nova Scotia Potters Guild was founded in 1991 by 13 potters who wanted to learn and teach and enjoy one another’s company. Twenty-eight years on, the Guild remains the main organization for the local ceramic community. As such we strive to be the crossroads for potters and a resource on making, displaying, teaching, and learning our art and craft.
Today both the Guild’s membership and its mission have expanded. There are now over 150 members from across the province. The NSPG focuses on education, training, exhibitions, resources, mentorship, and acts as an advocate for clay in the province.
The Birds and The Bees will be the guild`s 5th group exhibition and we have previously shown in locations such as The Craig Gallery, Government House, Swoon Fine Art, and The Mary E. Black Gallery.
Casting your 3-dimensional masterpiece
In this workshop you will create your master, cast it, and reproduce your original.
4 hour casting workshop
Saturday, July 6 during the PCAF studio tour
Schedule: Class from 10-12, a one hour lunch break , class continues 1-3pm
Maximun 12 participants
All supplies included $45
Contact Bunk to book your place in this workshop
Bunk Trinacty
5 Cleveland Point Road Queensland
Call / text: 902 456-1699
Email: bunk@ns.sympatico.ca
PS...there is a possible workshop planned for Truro in August!
Patterns of Growth - Toni Losey
Woven Woods - Lorraine Roy
Mary E. Black Gallery
1061 Marginal Rd. Suite 140, Halifax, NS
Opening: Thursday July 4, 6pm
On view: July 5 - August 25, 2019
FREE ADMISSION
Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 4pm
The Mary E Black invites you to the opening reception for two side-by-side exhibitions of new bodies of work --Patterns of Growthby Halifax-based ceramicist Toni Losey andWoven Woodsby textile artist Lorraine Roy from Southwestern Ontario.
These two interlinked exhibitions explore the relationship of organic forms. Toni Losey, with her experimental and innovative wheel-turned shapes, creates anamorphic structures layered with thick skins of glaze. The sculptures inPatterns of Growthlook soft to the touch but are in fact encrusted with hard texture and nodules. They seem to jump to life reaching their multiple ambiguous appendages outwards and upwards into the air around them.
Lorraine Roy renders ecosystems from fabric and thread inWoven Woods, each circular quilt is an enclosed story of an interconnected forest. Guided by her horticultural background Roy uses textiles to illustrate her research into the “exquisitely balanced symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and tree roots”. Writing beautifully about the subject of her work she says “in the top six inches of the forest floor lies a vast and flourishing communication system as old as photosynthesis itself.”
There is a lightness to the works from both Roy and Losey that plays off one another through their organic shapes, colors and textures. Each artist, working in entirely different media, evokes an intelligent natural world with which we are in an ever evolving relationship.
The opening reception forWoven WoodsandPatterns of Growthwill be at the Mary E. Black Gallery on Thursday July 4 at 6 pm with opening remarks at 6:30. Both artists will be present. Along side these exhibits we will also be celebrating the launch of Tyshan Wright’s Craft LAIR residency.
Thanks to the Ontario Arts Council/Conseil Des Arts De L'Ontario for supporting the creation of Lorraine Roy's body of work in Woven Woods.
Featuring the work of one of our own Guild members, Shauna Macleod!
