CROFT NEWSLETTER JANUARY
1985
ISSN 0826-7421
APPOINTMENTS
EXPO 86
The Alberta Crafts Council is pleased to announce the appointment of CAROL SHEEHAN of Calgary as the co-ordinator for HANDSPIRITS , the 19 85 Alberta Crafts Exhibition. Many of you will recall the
STATUS REPORT
excellent
exhibitions
catalogues Carol Glenbow Museum.
developed for She was
and the the
We 're pleased
with
the
response
would théir
be willing to demonstrate craft expertise at Expo 86
names
of
in Vancouver.
more
We still needs the people
contact us as soon as possible if
unanimous choice of the Selections Committee and we look forward to
you are willing this exciting October, 1986.
Over
Craft demonstrators are needed Folk Life Festival:
working with her. 85
for
applications
the
were
Administrative
received
Manager
position advertised by the Council. BEVERLY GLOVER of Jasper has accepted the con tract position and will start work in our Edmonton office in early February. Bev has most recently been the Cultural/
Recreation Jasper
Program
Director
and has a variety
at
of previous
work experience which we are sure will be an asset in administering the Council's business.
of
our members who have indicated they
to participate event , May
in to for :
traditional
crafts/ crafts that have been handed down from generation to generation.
need
Creative Resources people who work in
sculpture
for
The
slide
ACC
several
sales
registry
is
soft areas.
being
used to show the Expo people the range of crafts made in Alberta but we need more portfolios. know there are many skilled people
out there just waiting to debut at a World Class event. (428—1654) or write.
CONGRATULATIONS To DEIRDRE SPENCER, winner of an Alberta Achievement Award in 1984 for
her
contribution
over
many
years to crafts organization development and her own art works. (The
Alberta
Crafts
Council
nominated Deirdre for this award and feels a special pride in her
achievements. )
Phone
us
To represent you properly, we need to know: what do you do do you want to sell it at Expo The demonstration per iods average one week per area. Expenses and an honorarium will be covered. It's very likely that a person could demonstrate in several areas on the site and th is could be co—ordinated so the weekly period would run consecutively. Expo '86 will involve pavilions or displays from 57 nations, provinces and states. We encourage you to
help represent Alberta
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NEWS HANDSPIRITS CRAFTS EXHIBITION
COUNCIL CONTACTS PRESIDENT Camrose
672-1997 Vice—President onn e r oc Calgary 246-6674 Secretary Stony Plain 963-3042
Treasurer o n atan Edmonton
473-1187 Directors
is the text of the The following sent to all first press release media about our long—planned 1985 crafts exhibition:
"Paula
Alberta
Gustafson,
Crafts
President
of
the
Council , announced
on January 4, 1985, a province—wide crafts competition open to all artisans resident in Alberta . crafts of Contemporary .original and tradition— inspired design selected from the entries will be exhibited in major galleries in Edmonton , Calgary and other Alberta cities starting in September 1985. En t led HANDSPIRITS , the exhibition will feature works in clay ,
textiles
,
glass ,
fibres, metal and wood. In
announcing
Gustafson
HANDSPIRITS
said,
leather
,
,
Paula
"1
encourage
and
detailed
Sarabeth Carnat Cal gary 251-2437
everyone making crafts to enter this competi t ion . Albertans have the opportunity to have their work judged by nationally—respected experts and viewed by thousands of people throughout the province . To participate , craftspeople must submit photographic slideS of their work, together with the entry form and fee , to the Alberta Crafts Council before April 20 , 1985.
Barbara Kreutter Calgary 245-5375
information about the competi tion criteria are available from the Alberta Crafts Council, 10136 - 100
Leni Bal a ban Edmonton 471-5082
Karen Cantine Edmonton 452-5615
Ian Medland Edmonton 432-1109
Jean Wolfe Edmonton
454-5395 Office #509 10036 100 Street Edmonton,
Al berta
428-1654
Entry
forms
S treet , #509, T5J OPI , or
"It
takes
crafts
Edmon ton , Alberta , phoning 428—1654 . inspiration to conceive
by
and skill to make them a
reality" said Paula Gustaf son. "And it takes courage to submit our creations to the critical examination of a jury . challenge ourselves each time we
sit down to the potters wheel
or pick up some yarn HANDSPIRITS is intended as a col lective challenge to all Albertans who make beautiful things with their hands and hearts.
INFORMATION NEEDED COMING Canadian Crafts Council conference in Vancouver, B.C., August 15 - 21, 1985, during Expo '86. More information about this conference will be published as it becomes available .
Does your community or organization have upcoming craft events planned ? We'd like to hear about it! Call the ACC at 428-1654 or write to us: Alberta Crafts Council $509, 10136 — 100 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J OPI
OPPORTUNITIES AMATEUR CRAFT COMPETITION 1985 ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES FORT MCMURRAY August
CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE DESIGN
A competition open to all amateur* craftspeople resident in Alberta. All
media
will
be
lap idary.
Size
1 imi ted
Medals
will
considered except to
1
m
for
awarded .
No
sales,
2—dimensionaI works and 2.5 m for 3—dimensionaI works. be
A conference which will examine the current trends in furniture making
lecture and today , through by some of North demonstration Gary America' s leading woodworkers: Kens ley Bennett , Paul Epp , Judy McKie, Fortune , Alphonse Michael Mattia, Steve Madsen.
August3 - 5, 1985
but any potential purchaser will be put in direct contact with the artist. Original work preferred.
work
only.
Contact :
Saskatchewan Craft Council Box 7408 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 4J3
Recent
For further information , contact the Alberta Crafts Council office: 10136 — 100 Street #509
(306) 653-3616
Edmonton, Alberta T5J OPI
fee: $150 Registration Deadline: June I, 1985
428-1654
MORE INFORMATION ON IN THE NEXT NEWSLETTER.
EXHIBITION
*Amateur is defined as
any artisan
who does earn portion - o? his/her
the
sale
ARTS
tne ma Jor income from
his/her art work.
Of
'85
AND TECHNIQUE
1985
CRAFTS FAIR St. Albert
June 5 - 9, 1985
Open to ail artists and crafts people resident in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Pottery, -fibre arts , jewellry , basketry , weaving , wood crafts, stained glass, toys, metal arts are eligible.
$50
CRAFTSMEN'S CO-OP Established in the fall of 1983, the Craftsmen's
Edmonton
area
operate
their
Co—op
is a group of
craftspeople own
who
stores
and
Co—op
is - presently
applications
Interested individuals are asked to send a biography on themselves and
four photographs of their work , noting a description , suggested retail price and material content
of the work.
Box 2341
Spruce Grove, Alberta
TOE 2C0
are
available
St. Albert, Alberta
T8N 3R3
426-5175 or 458-1716
the
accepting
Applications may be sent to: Craftsmen Is Co—op c/o Annette Deibe
upon
No deductions
craft
applications from craftspersons who might be interested in participating. All are subject to jurying.
with
Jean E. Bailey, Manager Arts & Crafts Fair 18 Willoughby Drive
in
comnunity and others who use co—op as their sole outlet. The
forms
from :
semi—professional
in the Alberta
required $200 payable
from sales. Application
craftspeople, some of whom maintain
a high profile
fee form.
acceptance of work.
Meadowlark and Londonderry Mails in Edmonton. The membership includes both professional
entry
application
OLDS COLLEGE FIBRE WEEK Olds College will be offering FIBRE
WEEX
'85
from
June
30
to
July
5,
1985. Weaving spinning, drafting , knitting, quilting, sewing, shirt—
making, designing and basketry are a few of the programs being offered. Instructors
include
Mary
Andrews ,
Sharon Alderman, Elaine Gwynne and
Trudie Lovegrove.
For more information contact: Continuing Education Department Olds College Olds, Alberta
TOM IPO
556-8344 or 556-8352
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EXHIBITIONS
AWARDS The Alberta Crafts Council is accepting nominations for the Sir Frederick Hal tain Prize of $25 ,000. This award is given to an Alberta
individual or group in recognition
of exceptional arts .
achievement
in
the
A MEASURE OF SUCCESS Graduates of the Alberta College of Art cover ing the exhibition Alumni C loses February years 1974—1984 alumni second A 1985. 13, up to 1973) (graduates exhibition is planned for Fall 1985.
Phone the ACC office (428—1654) and offer your suggestions for nominees.
Deadline: March 1985
ALBERTA QUILTS
Red Deer Museum
PEACE WINTER GAMES JURIED CRAFT SHOW
Works must be of high quality and original design with a creative use of materials. Categories are : fibre, metal , clay , glass , wood, mixed media, Best of Show. $5 entry Deadline for submiss ions is February 8, 1985. Contact: N.O.R.P.A.C. c/o Celeste Pryde Box 3023 Peace River, Alberta TOH 2X0
332-2233
APPRENTICESHIP REFERRALS The Council from time to time receives enquiries from developing artisans seeking placement as apprentices with master craftsmen. Experienced potters weavers or others who are willing to undertake the training of an apprentice are urged to register with the Council . Assistance regarding contract s , remuneration and expectations is available from ACC .
Feb. 5 — March 27 Thirty Alberta quilts are featured in this exhibition cura ted by Sandra Morton—Weizman and Elyse Eliot—Los. Exhibition open daily I 5 p.m. and 7 10 p.m. on weekdays . 343—6844 for more info.
ALBERTA SPRING GIFT SHOW Northlands AgriCom
Edmonton, Alberta
Feb. 3 - 6, 1985
WOOD SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM '85 The Kent/ Harrison Arts Council wishes to hear from sculptors whö would like to participate in a wood sculpture symposium to be held during July and August 1985. This project is in the planning stages. If you wish further information , please contact: Rex Calhoun Kent/ Harrison Arts Council Ranger Station Arts Centre 98 Rockwell Drive Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.
VOM IRO
ATTENTION
ALL WEAVERS
(604)
796-9851
The Canada Council Art Bank reports there is a strong demand for architectural textiles, tapestries , etc. for loan to its clients. The Art Bank is looking for top quality weavings to add to its collection. If your work might meet the exacting standards of the Art Bank , submit 15 slides and your complete resume to: The Canada Council Art Bank 2279 Gladwin Crescent Ottawa, Ontario KIB 4K9 Further information can be obtained by calling (toll free) :
1-800-267-8282
MEMBERS WANTED Craftsmen Co—op at Meadowlark Mall is looking for new members with good qtælity handcrafts , Professional and production craftspeople who are prepared to put in some time in the store should submit three to five photos of recent work they would like to sell through the Co—op to: Selection Committee
c/0 14112 — 78 Street Edmonton,Alberta
T5C IH5
OPPORTUNITIES NATIONAL NEEDLECRAFT SEMINAR The Edmonton Needlecraft Guild is hosting a National Seminar, April 25 to May 3, 1985. The work prepared by the participants for an
award will be on view during the seminar week. Events include a fashion show in the banquet room of Lister Hall , University of Alberta, 116 Street and 87 Avenue) on Monday, April 29 . $3 charge.
The
Embroidery
Canada
has
Association
commenced
a
series
of of
needlecraft correspondence courses which can lead to certification in various branches of embroider. The notebooks
of
students
involved
in
these studies will be on display on
Tuesday, April 30th.
This is the first time the seminar has been held in Edmonton and it will be some time before it returns . Do take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy the work of these top Canadian needle artists. For more information contact : Helena J. Gavin
CALL FOR ENTRY
The
recent
Secretariat artists to their most
and
two
three—dimensional
art for a juried exhibition to mark the year to end the United Nations The exhibition Decard for Women . will open in Edmonton on April 17 , 1985, to cornmemorate the coming into force of Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of • Rights and Freedoms . The exh ibition will later travel to Calgary, Red Deer and Grande Prairie. I m in any limi tations : Size for three—dimensional direction works (all media) and 2 m in any
direction for two—dimensional works.
Artists should submit a maximum of three fully—label led slides of the for work they wish to be considered this exhibition by January 31, 1985 to: Alberta Womens' Secretariat
Communications Division 1910 Capital Square 10065 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3B1 Telephone: 427—2470
Edmonton Needlecraft Guild 7555 — 79 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6C OP4
Womens
Alberta women of examples
Alberta
invites submit
should An up—to—date biography accompany the slides . As the exhibition opens in a commercial gallery , consideration should be given to works that are available for purchase .
"SAW BLADE CONTAINER" A competition open to all Canadian jewellers , students and SNAG from the U.S. All the members pieces are going to be exhibited and juried at the Society of North Goldsmiths Conference , American June 1985, in Toronto. Artisans should bring their piece to Toronto and leave it at the registration office or send it to: Claudette Pi Ion 2118 Bleury #200 Montreal, Quebec H3A 2K3 Phone: (514) 288-1058 The before the end of May 1985. container selection of the best will be made by all the members present at the conference and will be revealed at the Closing Night Banquet. Pieces should be picked up before leaving the conference . If not, they will be sent at the owner' s expense. The pieces will be insured during the exhibition . (Application forms are available at
the Alberta Crafts Council office)
Jurying will take place early February. Selected pieces must exhibition—ready.
in be
EXHIBITORS
The
Exhibition
Comrnittee of
the
Multicultural Heritage Centre in Stony Plain is currently accepting
applications
for
exhibitions
in
1985. Applications will be juried in June 1985. Interested artists are requested to send a biography and four visuals that can be
retained for the Centre' s artist inventory. For further information
contact :
Annette Deibe Multicultural Heritage Box 908 Stony Plain, Alberta
TOE 2G0 Phone 963-2777
Centre
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WESTERN WORKS MANITOBA SPRING CRAFTS SALE May 8 - 12, 1985 Winnipeg Convention Centre Application deadline : February 15, 1985
FORT MCMURRAY NORTHERN LIGHTS CALLIGRAPHERS "SPECIAL OCCASIONS B00K" day book , produced by the This Calligraphers , is Northern Lights
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GUIDE TO ART GALLERIES IN ALBERTA Visuals Arts, Alberta Culture , is expand ing the 1985 Guide to Art Galleries in Alberta to include
craft outlets.
The
advertisements
newsletter
do
endorsement by Crafts Council.
not
in imply
the
this any
Alberta
Information about
retail outlets (name of owner or manager, type of crafts displayed, etc.) should be sent to:
Visual Arts, Alberta Culture 3rd Floor, Beaver House 10158 — 103 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J OX6 Telephone: 427-2031
ASK FOR YOUR MARKETING TAGS 100 tags
$1 postage
ofthe
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