Diversity in Clay: New Work by Sunshine Coast Artists

March 19 – April 18, 2021

Join us for an exhibition of new work by Sunshine Coast artists working in ceramics and clay. Featuring new work from: Liz de Beer, Pat Forst, Pia Sillem, Jack Ploesser, Mike Allegretti, Elaine Futterman, Tim Niebergall, Bev Niebergall, Ray Niebergall  

Liz de Beer offers a unique vision through her work that fuses elements of Africa and the West Coast. Her footprints can be traced back to Africa where she grew up and mastered the fine art of pottery.  

Pat Forst’s unique style is inspired by the contours and textures of the world around us.  

Pia Sillem’s pottery is fired in a wood kiln, which creates unique effects that cannot be achieved or duplicated in any other way.  

Elaine Futterman and Mike Allegretti of Creek Clayworks use salt firing. They put salt into their gas kiln and the sodium combines with silica in the clay to form glaze, a method that originated in Germany in the 1700s. There are often some surprises when they open the kiln to see what patterns the salt has made on the pots. The process produces luminous, almost alchemical surfaces.  

Bev and Ray Niebergall will display their clay creations that range from functional ware to decorative and sculptural works, while Jack Ploesser exhibits his deep knowledge of copper red and ash glazes and the curious ways they interact with each other. 

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Deadline: April 30, 2021 at 4pm

The Sunshine Coast Arts Council is seeking the services of a professional bookkeeper to support our busy operations. The Bookkeeper is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll financial records and reports for the SCAC. Under the direction of the Director/Curator and the Finance Committee, the Bookkeeper maintains or directs the maintenance of all necessary and appropriate records, files and processes to ensure the smooth and compliant financial operation of the organization, focusing on accuracy and transparency.

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Join us for a conversation with the Sunshine Coast artists working in ceramics and clay whose new work is part of our current exhibition. 

These virtual conversations will take place on Sunday, March 21st 2021 @ 2PM and Sunday, April 18th 2021 @ 2PM, each featuring a different group of artists from our upcoming Diversity in Clay exhibition. Pre-registration is required. 

Featuring: Jack Ploesser, Mike Allegretti, Liz de Beer, Bev Niebergall, Tim Niebergall

About the Artists: 

Liz de Beer offers a unique vision through her work that fuses elements of Africa and the West Coast. Her footprints can be traced back to Africa where she grew up and mastered the fine art of pottery.  

Elaine Futterman and Mike Allegretti of Creek Clayworks use salt firing. They put salt into their gas kiln and the sodium combines with silica in the clay to form glaze, a method that originated in Germany in the 1700s. There are often some surprises when they open the kiln to see what patterns the salt has made on the pots. The process produces luminous, almost alchemical surfaces.  

Bev and Ray Niebergall will display their clay creations that range from functional ware to decorative and sculptural works, while Jack Ploesser exhibits his deep knowledge of copper red and ash glazes and the curious ways they interact with each other. 

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Young Artists and Our Ancient Forests 

Workshops: March 29 – April 12, 2021 

Exhibition: April 23 – May 23, 2021 

The Sunshine Coast Arts Council is proud to present a showcase of art created by over 350 local youth and their teachers that considers the role of art in saving the ancient forests of the Sunshine Coast and beyond. This is our 2021 edition of our annual Young People’s exhibition. 

The work in the exhibition is the result of three creative workshops that encouraged young artists to explore “Eco-Collage”, “Hidden Creatures” and “Photography and Plant Chemistry”. They include mobiles, photography, sculptures, collage and installation, and express the love and care that young people feel for our forests. We are excited to show the creativity of young people from across the Sunshine Coast, and to invite you into this conversation, and observe heir creative thinking about the values of these ancient places and the terrible consequences of their loss.  

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