The Western Front’s Gala Auction is coming up next Saturday. Here is the link to the announcement.
http://westernfrontauction2016.tumblr.com
The six ‘Raiders’ who’ve donated a plate each to this fund-raiser are:
top row, Philippe Raphanel, Mina Totino and Rebecca Brewer
Lower row, Renée Van Halm, Monique Fouquet and Eric Metcalfe.
I’m pleased with the new plate design, a simpler rimless oval, and I can almost see myself bidding on this year’s collection! See the Auction catalogue entry below, illustrated with Alan’s photos of each plate. There’s a nice explanation of the ‘Raids’ and a list of artists who’ve participated in this fun activity in my studio. I think we’ll continue to do this for a while!
The free Auction preview is on Thursday February 25th, with a reception from 6 – 8pm.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/western-front-art-auction-preview-tickets-20979272569
Eric Metcalfe was once again invited to paint a special platter as a Presentation piece for the event. It is one of my somewhat larger platters. The recipient is a secret until next Saturday.
After previewing all the donated artwork next Thursday evening I shall be trundling on down to Granville Island to attend a NorthWest Ceramic Foundation lecture at Emily Carr U at 7.30pm. Retired Ceramics instructor and active clay artist Tam Irving will be the presenter.
http://www.nwcf.ca/lecture_series.html
