Artist: Toni Losey
Toni Losey, NOVA SCOTIA
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I have always been aware of the connection between each form I create
and the environment it will exist in. I consider the homes it will inhabit and
the hands that will hold it - the relationship between the vessel and its user
inspires my forms and surface. Deceptively simple objects offer
sophisticated moments where fingers discover defined texture between
exposed clay and art deco themed glazes, lips rest on a smoothly glazed
portions of otherwise bare rims, and thumbs settle into a soft indentation
found on a hand pulled handle. These intimate moments offer quiet
contemplation in our otherwise busy lives.
E D U C A T I O N & C O N T I N U E D D E V E L O P M E N T
2019 Ground Rules Residency. Cape Breton Centre for Craft. Sydney, NS.
2015–2017 BFA Ceramics. Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Halifax, NS.
2017 Workshop with Carol Gouthro. Hamilton, ON.
2016 Workshop with Vincent Massey. NS Potters’ Guild. Dartmouth, NS.
2015 Workshop with Joan Bruneau. Lunenburg School of the Arts. Lunenburg, NS.
2013 Workshop with Jane Harold. NS Potters’ Guild. Cape Bretton, NS.
1999–2000 Alberta University of the Arts. Calgary, AB.
1996–1998 University of Regina. Regina, SK.
U P C O M I N G
2021 Exhibition and Sale - Juried. Ceramic Art London. London, England. *Covid19 depen-
dent
2021 Exhibition - Invitational. Puls. Brussels, Belgium. *Covid19 dependent
2020 Exhibition - Invitational. Studio21. Halifax, NS. *Covid19 dependent
2020 Workshop Presenter*. Canadian Clay and Glass. Waterloo, ON. *Covid19 dependent
2020 Workshop with Brendan Tang*. Medalta. Medicine Hat, AB. *Covid19 dependent
2020 Ground Rules. Group Exhibition - Juried*. Cape Breton Centre for Craft. Sydney, NS.
*Covid19 dependent
S E L E C T E D E X H I B I T I O N S
2020 Exhibition and Sale*. Ceramic Art London. London, England. *cancelled and presented
instead as a virtual exhibition due to Covid19
2020 Last Call V. Companion Gallery. Humboldt, TN.
2019 Exhibition of New Work. Solo Exhibition. - Juried. The Craig Gallery. Dartmouth, NS.
2019 Patterns of Growth. Joint Exhibition - Juried. Mary E. Black Gallery. Halifax, NS.
2019 Cup: The Intimate Object XV - Juried. Charlie Cummings Gallery. Gainsville, FL.
2019 Plenty of Cups - Juried. Make and Do. Canada.
2019 Bonspiel – Invitational Group Exhibition. NCECA - Exhibition. Minneapolis, MN.
2019 Colour Your Winter – Invitational Group Exhibition. Studio 21 Fine Art. Halifax, NS.
2018 SOFA Chicago. Represented by Studio 21 Fine Art. Chicago, IL.
2018 Quaff. Nova Scotia Potters’ Guild. Halifax, NS.
2018 Squeeze / Burst. Craig Gallery. Halifax, NS.
2018 Graduation Exhibition. Anna Leonowens. Halifax, NS.
2017 New Work – Solo Exhibition. Anna Leonowens. Halifax, NS.
2017 NSCAD Winter Exhibition. Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Halifax, NS.
2017 The DISH. Medalta. Medicine Hat, AB.
2017 NSCAD Fall Exhibition. Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Halifax, NS.
2016 Special Focus Exhibition. Starfish Awards. Halifax, NS.
2016 NSCAD Winter Exhibition. Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Halifax, NS.
2016 NSCAD Fall Exhibition. Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Halifax, NS.
2015 Eastern Shores – Joint Exhibition. Argyle Fine Art Gallery. Halifax, NS.
2012-Current Annual Open Studio Exhibition and Sale. Toni Losey Pottery. Dartmouth, NS.
2012 Bottled – Solo Exhibition. Swoon Fine Art & Antiques. Halifax, NS.
2011 Flora, Systematic Excerpts from the Places Unknown – Solo Exhibition. Swoon. Halifax,
NS.
T E A C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E
2017-Current NSCAD Continuing Education. Pottery Instructor. Halifax, NS.
2019 Introductory Throwing Instructor - Independent Course Appointment. Nova Scotia
College of Art and Design. Halifax, NS.
2017 Visiting Artist. Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Halifax, NS.
2015-Current Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design Pottery Instructor. Halifax, NS.
2009-2018 Findlay Community Centre. Pottery Instructor. Dartmouth, NS.
2014-2016 Dragonfire Pottery. Pottery Instructor. Dartmouth, NS.
2010-2014 Atlantic Pottery Supplies. Pottery Instructor. Dartmouth, NS.
A W A R D S & F U N D I N G
2020 Emerging Artist. Ceramics Monthly. May 2020. United States.
2020 Presentation Grant. Arts Nova Scotia. Halifax, NS.
2020 Travel funding for Collect London. Craft Alliance. Halifax, NS.
2019 Best in Show - Plenty of Cups. Make and Do. Canada.
2019 Creation Grant for Individuals. Arts Nova Scotia. Halifax, NS.
2018 Travel funding for SOFA Chicago. Craft Alliance. Halifax, NS.
2017 Kevin and Karen Lynch Scholarships for Ceramics. Nova Scotia College of Art and De-
sign University. Halifax, NS.
2015 Regional Residential Services Society Community Recognition Award. For fostering a
positive learning environment for a blind and deaf student in Ceramics. Dartmouth, NS.
P U B L I C A T I O N S & A R T I C L E S
2020 Emerging Artist. Ceramics Monthly. May 2020. United States.
2019 Functional or Sculptural - She Loves Them Both. The Potters Cast - Episode 570. Oc-
tober 2019. United States.
2019 NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramics Arts). March 2019. Min-
neapolis, MN.
2018 NSCAD Graduation Catalogue. Apr 2018. Halifax, NS.
2018 Ceramics Monthly. Jan 2018. United States.
2018 Exhibit Stands out in Government House. The Chronicle Herald – Sept 27, 2018. Hali-
fax, NS
2018 Ceramics Was Love at First Feel. The Chronicle Herald – July 27, 2018. Halifax, NS
2017 The Crafted Dish. Canadian Ceramics Cookbook. Canada.
2017 Promotional Material. Fall/Winter 2017 NSCAD Continuing Education. Halifax, NS
2015 What’s Happening - Pottery Sale. The Chronicle Herald – Dec 3, 2015. Halifax, NS
2015 Losey’s Peepers Have Own Voice. The Chronicle Herald – Aug 28, 2015. Halifax, NS
2015 What’s Happening – Losey Exhibition. The Chronicle Herald – Aug 13, 2015. Halifax, NS
2012 A Hive of Creative Energy. The Weekly News – Aug 2, 2012. Dartmouth, Cole Harbour,
NS
2011 Ceramics Artist Finds Inspiration at Local Lakes, Parks. Weekly News – Sept 29, 2011.
Halifax, NS
P R I V A T E C O L L E C T I O N S
2020 Ackerman Private Collection. SanFrancisco, California. “Sexy Red,” “Twisting
Turquoise,” “Pill Bug Variation: Starry Night,”and “Spring Shoots” Ceramics, April 2020.
2019 Shifman Private Collection. Woodbridge, Connecticut. “Morning March” Ceramics,
November 2018.
2019 Delva Private Collection. Vancouver, BC. “January 2nd” Ceramics, February 2019.
V O L U N T E E R & F U N D R A I S I N G
2019-Current Committee Member - Sponsorship. The Halifax Crafters. Halifax, NS.
2016-2017 Founding Member. Harbour East Ceramics. Dartmouth, NS.
2015-2016 Board Member - Volunteers, Venue and Sponsorship. The Dartmouth Makers. Dart-
mouth, NS.
2015 Banook Mug Event – Fundraising. Banook Canoe Club. Dartmouth, NS.
2012 Personalized Mug Event – Fundraising. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada .
Dartmouth, NS.
O N G O I N G R E P R E S E N T A T I O N
The Plough Gallery. Tipton, Georgia, US.
Studio21 Gallery. Halifax, NS.
Blue Mind Gallery. Bear River, NS.
Stone Moth Gallery. Smithers, BC.
Nanaimo Ceramic Arts> Nanaimo, BC
Fine Crafts Gallery. Rustico, PEI.
Made in the Maritimes. Halifax, NS.
Kept. Dartmouth, NS.
Here Nor There. Mahone Bay, NS.
Novel Tea. Truro, NS.
Urban Nest. Miramichi, NB.