ABOUT FUSION
History
FUSION grew out of the Ontario Potters' Association and evolved into the Ontario Clay and Glass Association when glass was included into the incorporation articles (1986).
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Historically, FUSION has focused on the promotion of hand-crafted clay and glass.
FUSION is a not-for-profit, charitable organization managed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
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Charitable registration # 122093826RR0001.
Mission Statement
“The mission of the association shall be to encourage and promote excellence and quality in clay and glass, provide opportunities for fellowship and a sense of community involvement, provide continuing education resources for members and people interested in clay and glass and to reach out, demonstrating tolerance, caring, and acceptance for the diverse aspects of expression in clay and glass."
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- Established by the constitution of 1985
We are:
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The only Ontario arts organization dedicated to makers and collectors of clay and glass
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A not-for-profit arts organization led by a volunteer board of directors
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A diverse membership of artists, students, teachers, guilds, collectors, libraries and businesses
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The 'voice' of the clay and glass community to government, business and the general public
PARTNERSHIPS
FUSION acts as both local and global voice of the Ontario clay and glass community to government, business and the general public, using an increasing variety of well-managed, innovative and cooperative activities to accomplish its mandate.
To this end, we gratefully acknowledge the partnerships of the following organizations, be it in terms of funding support, sponsorships, donations or resource-sharing to plan, execute and manage events, programs and community outreach efforts.
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PAST FUSION CONFERENCES
2019 Hamilton
John Colbeck,UK
Lisa Hammond, UK
Kitty Shepherd, UK
2018 Waterloo
Peter Powning, Canada
Samantha Dickie, Canada
2017 London
Sarah Pike, Canada
Thomas Aitken, Canada
Paula Murray Canada
2016 Toronto
5 Korean Master Potters
2015 Hamilton
Sunshine Cobb, USA
Robin Dupont, Canada
2014 Peterborough
Jennifer McCurdy, USA
Kathryne Koop, Canada
2013 Oakville
Gertrude 'Gay' Graham Smith, USA
Laurie Rolland, Canada
2012 London
Fong Choo, USA
Deborah Schwartzkopf, USA
2011 Toronto
Sequoia Miller, USA
Audrey Killoran, Canada
2010 Ottawa
Sam Chung, USA
Joan Bruneau, Canada
2009 Toronto
Tom Coleman, USA
Meira Mathison, Canada
2008 Hamilton
Matt Long, USA
Rachelle Chinnery, Canada
2007 Toronto
Michael Sherrill, USA
Katrina Chaytor, Canada
2006 North Bay
Robin Hopper, Canada
2005 Waterloo
Chris Gustin, USA
Cathi Jefferson, Canada
2004 Toronto
Nick Joerling, USA
Suse Lindsay, USA
2003 Ottawa
Geoffrey Wheeler, USA
Jim Connell, USA
2002 Oakville
Ruthane Tudball, UK
Grace Nickel, Canada
2001 Hamilton
Morgan Hall, UK
Fredricke Rahn, Canada
Janet Mansfield, Australia (keynote speaker)
2000 Toronto
Bruce Cochrane, Canada
Lana Wilson, USA