Background
Sures was born at Brandon, Manitoba in 1934.
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Jack Sures
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He graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1957 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts He went on to earned his Master of Arts
Career
In painting and printmaking from the Michigan State University in 1959. After two years working in the United Kingdom and traveling in Europe and the Middle East he established a studio in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was instrumental in establishing the ceramics department at the, Regina Campus (now the ).
He undertook an appointment in 1973-1974 working in Grenada, West Indies for the United Nations Handcraft Development Program.
After completing his Master of Arts Sures moved to the United Kingdom where he worked in London. Here he learned mold making, slip casting and production wheel-throwing.
Sures has worked on various commissions, the most notable being: Mural created for the Provincial Office Building in Saskatoon Mural for the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. Ceramic pieces for Secretary of State Canada.
Terrazzo floor for the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, Regina Sures has taken a strong interest in arts organizations.
Sures was Chairman of the Department of Visual Arts at the from 1969-1971. On his retirement in 1998 he was granted Professor Emeritus. Footed Bowl Retrospective of Works Clay and Glass Retrospective.
Achievements
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Sures has been recognized for his accomplishments by the grant of honours including; Canada Council Study Grant 1965 and 1972 to study in Japan and France respectively. Awarded Grand Prize, International Ceramic Exhibition, Mino, Japan, 1989 Order of Canada, inducted as Companion, 1991 Province of Saskatchewan, Recognized for contributions to Canada and the Province, 1992. Saskatchewan Order of Merit, 2003 Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, University of Regina, 1991 Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Research, University of Regina, 1992 International Academy of Ceramics, Elected as member Commemorative Medal of the 125th Anniversary of The Confederation of Canada, Recognition for Significant Contribution to Compatriots and to Canada Queen"s Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012.
Membership
He has acted as an adviser or consultant for a number of organizations including the Canada Council regarding ceramic art The Banff Centre for their facilities and program development. The Regina Wascana Centre Authority on its Fine Arts Committee.
And as a member of the Board of the Canadian Conference of the Arts.
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Companion of the Order of Canada Order of Canada; Order of Merit Sures has been recognized for his accomplishments by the grant of honours including; Canada Council Study Grant 1965 and 1972 to study in Japan and France respectively. Awarded Grand Prize, International Ceramic Exhibition, Mino, Japan, 1989 Order of Canada, inducted as Companion, 1991 Province of Saskatchewan, Recognized for contributions to Canada and the Province, 1992. Saskatchewan Order of Merit, 2003 Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, University of Regina, 1991 Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Research, University of Regina, 1992 International Academy of Ceramics, Elected as member Commemorative Medal of the 125th Anniversary of The Confederation of Canada, Recognition for Significant Contribution to Compatriots and to Canada Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012 The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is the second highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada.Companion of the Order of Canada Order of Canada; Order of Merit Sures has been recognized for his accomplishments by the grant of honours including; Canada Council Study Grant 1965 and 1972 to study in Japan and France respectively. Awarded Grand Prize, International Ceramic Exhibition, Mino, Japan, 1989 Order of Canada, inducted as Companion, 1991 Province of Saskatchewan, Recognized for contributions to Canada and the Province, 1992. Saskatchewan Order of Merit, 2003 Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, University of Regina, 1991 Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Research, University of Regina, 1992 International Academy of Ceramics, Elected as member Commemorative Medal of the 125th Anniversary of The Confederation of Canada, Recognition for Significant Contribution to Compatriots and to Canada Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012 The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is the second highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada.