The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery has announced that Patricia Deadman will serve as guest curator for the next year, while the gallery’s current curator Sheila McMath is on maternity leave. In her time as curator, Deadman will realize two exhibitions curated by McMath, and will also curate an exhibition of her own.
“I am pleased to know that my curatorial projects will be in good hands and that the community will be enriched by the exhibition that Patricia will curate,” said McMath in the gallery’s press release announcing Deadman’s appointment.
Although exhibitions at The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery often support international artists, the gallery particularly prides itself on “showing the best of Canadian ceramic and glass artists.” In addition to showing contemporary glass art, the gallery also houses a collection of historical Canadian ceramic, glass, and enamel art. For these and other reasons, The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is considered one of the premiere glass centers in Canada.
Interior of the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, seen here empty while between exhibitions. Image courtesy of Sheila McMath.
Deadman has 20 years of curatorial experience, making her more than qualified for the job. She is known mainly as a curator of contemporary art and has curated numerous national and international exhibitions both independently and with museums such as the Museum London in Ontario. In addition, Deadman is a visual artist herself, and has been creating lens-based works for 30 years.
“I am thrilled that Patricia will be joining us as Guest Curator,” said Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery executive director Bill Poole in the press release. “We are fortunate to have someone with her experience on our curatorial team.”
Deadman’s realized exhibitions will be held in in the winter and summer of 2016, while her personally curated exhibition will be held in the spring of 2016. All exhibitions have yet to be officially announced.