Pottery In Australia Vol 38 No 3 September 1999

AUSTRALIA WIDE
to her next report and encourage the WA ceramics
community to help keep her informed.
• Lyn Robinson Ph/Fax 08 9244 3013
email: lister@wantree.com.au
NORTHERN NSW
"This Way Up" Exhibition at the Centre for Contemporary
Craft, in Sydney throughout August is showcasing some
exciting contemporary craft and three dimensional design
from 19 specifically selected graduates. These included
two graduates from Southern Cross University - Tara
Cuthbert exhibiting a ceramic/mixed media piece called
'Collect Two' and Silva Bond's 'Glass Laces 1 & 2'.
On my visit to Sydney I couldn't help but notice Jenny
Orchard's work in many galleries around Sydney. As a
practicing artist, I felt inspired and encouraged by her
ability to make, exhibit and sell. It is evidence that
ceramic art is definately out there and thriving.
Ceramic artists on the Far North Coast have an
opportunity to exhibit their work in local businesses
throughout Byron Bay for the month of August. This is a
community initiative, and encourages local artists.
The Annual Tea Tree Plantation Sculpture Show, which
incorporates many sculptural mediums, is currently
gearing up for its fourth year. This Award is gaining
national and international recognition, and it is envisaged
that there will be over 100 entries this year. Each year, the
numbers of ceramic works increase. If you are in Ballina
in September, keep an eye out.
The Raw Womens' A1tist Diary is a national publication
featuring approximately 30 works of emerging women
artists from around Australia and the millenium issue is
about to hit the stands.
A little bit of enthusiasm goes a long way, so if you
have any news please get in touch.
• Yvonne de Vries Ph: 02 668 72120
email: judiandyvonne@bigpond.com
ACT
How good it was in Perth for the Conference, to enjoy a
great time and to meet up with so many old friends and
make so many new ones. It was especially nice to meet
Lyn Robinson and Stephanie Outridge-Field, fellow state
reps for PIA. My special thanks to Lyn for her generosity
in adopting several interstate delegates, chauffeuring us
around Perth and environs and making us feel welcome.
The busy season in Canberra is just beginning.
Exhibitions coming up include the annual members
exhibition of the Canberra Potters' Society, opening on
September 8, and of the Strathnairn Arts Association,
opening on November 27. This year Canberra Potters
Society has invited Irene Mura Schroeder, of Mura Clay
Gallery, to be the selector and judge for the Doug
Alexander Memorial Award.
Floriade, Canberra's Spring Festival, always inspires
myriad exhibitions during September and October and
this year is no exception. with one of the highlights being
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an exhibition of garden water features including work by
ceramic artist Geoffrey Potter at Pialligo Plant Farm, one
of our nurseries.
Canberra Potters Society has a full workshop
programme this Spring. They have recently enjoyed a
weekend of figurative sculpture with Susan Jorgensen and
are looking forward to visits from Hildegard Anstice and
Gail Nichols to enlighten them with 'Creative Extrusions'
and 'Soda Firing' respectively.
The Society will build a new kiln for the soda firing
workshop.
Work is also being undertaken to assist in the
redevelopment and beautification of the Watson Centre,
Watson being the suburb in which the Society has had its
premises for almiost twenty five years.
• Happy potting everyone,
Jane Crick Fax: 02 6281 2594
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