Artists will work independently from their own studios under the mentorship and guidance of Peter Flannery, Senior Curator & Collections Manager at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery. 

 

Peter will work with the artists to assist in developing a body of work and facilitate professional critiques and discussions among the group members. He will provide artistic direction in the creation of new work to develop greater personal exploration in their art. 

 

The result will be an exhibition at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery featuring pieces from each artist that reflect the artistic journey of the mentorship experience in Spring 2026. 

 

Each artist will evolve personally and professionally through the entire process under the guidance of Peter Flannery. 

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Session Details:

• Duration: 8 sessions, held on Sundays from 1 - 5 p.m, with some potential Zoom meetings.

• Structure: Artists will work independently from their studios under Peter Flannery's mentorship, focusing on personal exploration and artistic direction.​

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Program Goals:

• Develop a new body of work

• Facilitate professional critiques and discussions among participants

• Collaborate on installing the final exhibition​

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Eligibility: 

This mentorship is limited to eight experienced artists who meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Completion of a FUSION mentorship

• BA/MFA in ceramics, art/sculpture, or visual arts

• Record of professional achievement in making and exhibiting