The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 50 No 3 November 2011
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Congratulations to Cathy Keys from<br />
Queensland. Cathy has been successful in<br />
receiving an Arts Queensland Development<br />
and Presentation Grant to develop a website to<br />
exhibit her handbuilt ceramics.<br />
Correction: Issue <strong>50</strong>12, page 8: Gary Healey's<br />
work. <strong>The</strong> details <strong>of</strong> his work Untitled featured<br />
on page 8 <strong>of</strong> our last edition (<strong>50</strong>/2) were<br />
incorrect. <strong>The</strong> height should have been: tallest,<br />
39cm (not 19cm) with peach bloom glaze.<br />
Big Hands, Little Hands: A Macleay Valley<br />
school, which received extra funding to conduct<br />
an Artist-in-Residence program, is displaying the<br />
fruits <strong>of</strong> its labour. Go to this link to watch the<br />
video <strong>of</strong> the project on NBN TV: http://tinyurl.<br />
comJIisternbntv. Read about Nicole Lister's<br />
residency at Gladstone Public School on pages<br />
86- 89.<br />
Hints section for advice on how to successfully<br />
submit the online application. Entries close on<br />
1 February 2012. With $55,000 in prize money,<br />
the SMFACA cements its place as the premier<br />
<strong>Australian</strong>/International acquisitive ceramic art<br />
award. Three artists will be shortlisted in each<br />
category: <strong>Australian</strong>, International and Emerging<br />
<strong>Australian</strong>. One recipient artist will be chosen<br />
from the shortlisted artists in each category and<br />
receive a significant stipend to produce a body<br />
<strong>of</strong> work for exhibition on the understanding<br />
that the gallery will select part <strong>of</strong> the work for<br />
its collection. <strong>The</strong>re will be six months between<br />
the announcement <strong>of</strong> award recipients and the<br />
delivery <strong>of</strong> works to the galler<br />
<strong>The</strong> Potters Bed and Breakfast Program is<br />
a service providing opportunities for potters to<br />
visit other potters while travelling. It promotes<br />
interaction among potters and fosters personal<br />
connections between potters from all over<br />
the world. Over 600 potters have joined from<br />
twenty different countries; details: http://<br />
robertcomptonpottery.comlB&B.Discription.htm<br />
Vale: Mary (Mollie) Douglas, potter<br />
Died 27 June <strong>2011</strong> in Sydney, aged 91<br />
Vale: Joy Warren, potter<br />
Died 19 July <strong>2011</strong> in Sydney, aged 90<br />
Vale: Heaton Pittendreigh, potter<br />
Died 25 August <strong>2011</strong>, aged 63<br />
Entries for the 2012 Sidney Myer Fund<br />
<strong>Australian</strong> Ceramic Award (SMFACA) open on<br />
2 <strong>No</strong>vember <strong>2011</strong>. Entries can only be subm itted<br />
via the online entry form. Read the Helpful<br />
Vale: Len Castle, potter<br />
Died September <strong>2011</strong> in New Zealand<br />
aged 86<br />
4 THE JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIAN CERAMICS NOVEMBER <strong>2011</strong>
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