The Bruce Cochrane Ceramic Talent Award
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The OCC is pleased to announce another addition to our Awards & Scholarships Program – The Bruce Cochrane Ceramic Talent Award. Established by colleagues and peers in recognition of Bruce’s long-standing commitment to the field of ceramics, this award recognizes a ceramicist with a maximum of 10 years experience after formal training. The recipient will be one who is actively involved in a studio practice, marketing and exhibiting their work on a regular basis. They must demonstrate participation within the craft community through activities such as workshops, lectures, volunteer work and membership.
The exact amount and year of inaugural awarding is yet to be determined, dependant on contributions received. Donations to the award fund can be made by contacting the OCC’s Development Coordinator, Caitlin Plewes at cplewes@craft.on.ca or 416-925-4222 x222 or simply by mailing a cheque made out to the “Ontario Crafts Council”, noting the “Bruce Cochrane Award” in the memo line. Any donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt. |
Bruce Cochrane Ceramic Talent Award
Number of awards given: 1
Amount awarded: $250
Application Requirements:
Standard application plus a description of community involvement of 100 words or less.
Description:
Established by colleagues and peers in recognition of Bruce’s long-standing commitment to the field of ceramics, this award recognizes a ceramicist with a maximum of 10 years experience after formal training. The recipient will be one who is actively involved in a studio practice, marketing and exhibiting their work on a regular basis. They must demonstrate participation within the craft community through activities such as workshops, lectures, volunteer work and membership.
TO APPLY
Application for the Helen Copeland Memorial Award is through our Standard Awards & Scholarships Program. Please visit the main Awards page for more information
ABOUT BRUCE
Bruce Cochrane is an internationally acclaimed ceramic artist and recently retired Professor of Ceramics at Sheridan College. During his 30 plus years of teaching at Sheridan he was instrumental in developing the Ceramic Program’s reputation as one of the best in Canada. He is himself one of Canada’s pre-eminent ceramic artists with work featured in public and private collections around the world.
Bruce’s studies began at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and continued in Alfred, New York at the New York State College of Ceramics where he received his Masters of Fine Art. Since his graduation in 1978 Bruce has participated in over 275 exhibitions, and shares his knowledge through lectures, workshops and as an advisor at Harbourfront Craft Studios and the Mississauga Living Art Centre. He is sought after as a visiting artist all over North America.
In 2004 Bruce was honoured by the Ontario Crafts Council with the John Mather Award for his outstanding contribution to craft in Ontario. Throughout his career Bruce has remained devoted to his practice and the development of Canadian craft through teaching, exhibitions and publications. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec in Québec City, Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England and the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa to name a few.
www.brucecochrane.ca
Questions? Contact Caitlin Plewes 416-925-4222x222 or cplewes@craft.on.ca
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