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Editor Wanted with background in glass Blowing

posted: February 2, 2012

I am looking for an editor (American English) with solid background in glass blowing, to edit a 200-page book. The person should preferably have teaching experience in glass blowing in more than one country.

Contact: Eiko Emori
mail@eikoemori.on.ca

Request for Qualifications: Moose Jaw Trail Public Art & Heritage Project, Saskatoon - February 27

posted: February 2, 2012

Submission Deadline: February 27, 2012 3:00 pm CST                   
Budget: $180,000
 
Moose Jaw Trail Public Art & Heritage Interpretive Project

Located within Patricia Roe Park and Mark Thompson Park, Stonebridge Neighbourhood, City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

The City of Saskatoon is seeking "Requests for Qualifications" from an artist/designer team for the creation, and implementation of an interpretive collection including commemorative artworks and interpretive panels.  We are ideally seeking a team approach to this project but individuals may apply for any component but must indicate a willingness to work with others to form a team.
 
There are three components to the project:
 
1. Commemorative Feature
 2. Interpretive Panels
 3. Themed art installation
 
The objective of this project is to commemorate and interpret the role and significance of the Moose Jaw Trail in Saskatoon's heritage. The Moose Jaw Trail is recognized as a "significant historic and natural area worthy of preservation".

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Kaléidoscope on the road! - The exhibition will make its way around the province of Quebec until 2014

posted: February 2, 2012

Kaléidoscope on the road! - The exhibition  will make its way around the province of Quebec until 2014

Until April 15, 2012, the Centre national d’exposition  in Jonquière presents Kaléidoscope : variations sur le verre, the notorious glass exhibition organized and circulated by the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. Over thirty pieces are presented to demonstrate the multitude of avenues explored by contemporary Quebec glass artists.
 
The exhibition  will make its way around the province of Quebec until 2014.
Next stop: Musée régional de la Côte-Nord, from June 16 through September 2, 2012
 
Centre national d’exposition
4160 du Vieux-Pont, mont Jacob, Jonquière
Free admission

Image: © Caroline Ouellette, Vénus II, 2006, Blown, kiln cast and flameworked glass, 42 x 34,5 x 20 cm, purchase, 2010.216

Donald Robertson - GAAC's January Facebook Member Interview

posted: February 2, 2012

Donald Robertson - GAAC's January Facebook Member Interview

Donald Robertson - GAAC's February Facebook Member Interview
To see the full interview visit - http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=316867865017431

Image: Memory; cast crystal, copper, steel; 41x34x21 cm; 2011 Photo: Michel Dubreuil

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