NEWSLETTER ISSN 0826-7421
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Meanwhile ,
MEMO FROM THE PRESIDENT
your new President, like to share my pride in the quality of -people serving as
ACC
Directors .
Sitting
on the Board requires a serious cormnitment of more than just time. You will find your Directors Co
be
well
informed
of
the
concerns facing craftspeople and responsible planners determined challenges Board.
to meet the various the ascribed to
Funding
by
Western
With Handspirits firmly underway, seeking will be Board the your input during future projects. For example, the Calgary Olympics exciting occasion presents an can focus we which around direction The events . craft events these and scale of by our determined will be that are wants member s the Board , to cornmunicated to which and the extent by to work members are wi 1ling think on the pro ject . Please would like about what you to do in 1988 see the ACC We'll and how you can help
asking
for
your input
feel
free
Sincerely , Bonnie Murdoch , President
Canada
Division, Alberta Lotteries , stable the ACC a has given from which base financial the well as operate , as to realize the to opportuni ty so intrigued have ideas that province . this in craftspeople
be
please
to -call or write your Directors and Alberta Representatives to network, brains torm , or simply chat. We can do our best for you only if we stay in touch.
soon.
NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED Congratulations to the Directors elected at our June 8th Annual
General Board wi 11
Meeting.
Joining
the
for two year terms which expire at. the 1987 AGM
are :
SARABETH CARNAT This term is at
is Sarabeth s second as an ACC Director. She a jewel ler teaches and the Al berta of College
Art .
ANNETTE GREENBURG Annette is a production potter who has instrumental been in establishing two successful Edmonton. craft in stores Her
primary
interest
marketing crafts.
is
in
BOOKBINDER MICHAEL WILCOX
KATHERINE HUTTON As a textile and graphic artist , in Katherine interested is programs founding educational to aesthetic increase the public , sensibilities of the as well as marketing programs for artists.
1985 BRONFMAN AWARD WINNER
jury for the 1985 Saidye early met this Award Bronfman , Fredericton New in month
The
Brunswick.
were nominees Twenty—three associations craft by recon•unended across the country , representing a broad spectrum of disciplines . Canada s of array this From craft , of masters greatest chose unanimously jury the bookbinder , a Wilcox , Michael
DON SMITTEN Don
is
a
chartered
accountant
with interest in art and a history of volunteeri sm. His financial expertise and advice
will help the Board to properly administrate
ACC
funding.
All twelve positions Board of Directors filled. The new
appointed by of:
Ontario Woodview , from of recipient ninth the $20 ,000 award.
on the are now Executive
the Board consists
Mr. Wilcox was born an as worked and
serve
Executive until
Cormnittee the 1986
in England apprentice
perfecting years , many for of cities the in skills his Bath and Bristol . He immigrated in 1962 and worked to Canada Toronto in Muma Robert for Ontario Royal the and for es tablishing before Museum himself as a private craftsman.
President Bonnie Murdoch Vice—President Bobbi Hoffman Secretary Margaret Best Treasurer Don Smitten
The
as the
wi 11 AGM.
The jurors were very pleased with the level of the nominees work
a
Crafts
Al berta
representative its
Council
to
Expo
crafts
member
'86
for
The been in for
has Registry Slide ACC viewed by the Expo people demonstrators of search Pavilion. Alberta the
A
short
people.
list
of
are
grateful
to
organizations
the
for
submi tting and recognizing works to outstanding such Wilcox considered. Mr. be was nominated by the Canadian Artists and Book Bookbinders Guild.
ACC REPRESENTATIVE The
and
nominating
EXPO '86
The Bronfman Award for Excellence is one of the most prestigious people creative for awards created was It Canada. in of children the by 1977 in Bronfman Saidye and Samuel as an eightieth birthday gift to their mother.
possible
demonstrators has been drafted be soon interviews wi11 and conducted. The
final
selection
and
arrangements — including contracts
in printed * Advertisements Newsletter Craft Alberta the endorsement by imply not do Council . Crafts Alberta the
will be made this fall.
is This the how for you.
only one example of works Registry Slide
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COUNCIL CONTACTS
Tony Mandamin Edmonton
PRESIDENT
483-6053
Bonnie Murdoch
Ian Medland Edmon ton
Calgary
432-1109
672-1997 VICE-PRESIDENT
AREA REPRESENTATIVES
Bobbi Hoffman Stony Plain
Jan Slaughter
963-3042
For McMurray
791-6881 SECRETARY
Wendy Schneider
Margaret Best
Bruderheim
Calgary
796-3080
252-7196
Pat Campbell
TREASURER
High Level
926-3741
Don Smitten Edmonton
Shannon Read
475-5593
Red Deer
DIRECTORS ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Leni Balaban
Beverley Glover
Edmonton
471-5082
Edmonton
Edmonton Office 10136 - 100 St. Edmonton, AB T5J OPI
452-5615
(403/428-1654)
Sarabeth Carnat
HANDSPIRITS
#509
Karen Cantine
Calgary
251-2437
EXHIBITION CO-ORDINATOR
Don Doherty
Carol Sheehan
Stony Plain
963-5488
823 - 15 st. N.W. Calgary, AB T2N 2B3
Annette Greenburg
(403/270-2295)
Edmonton
487-0714
Just a thought volunteer ACC Directors schedule their time , please homes their your calls to between 10 am and 9 pm. Thank
Katherine Hutton Edmonton
467—6611
you.
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FEDERAL BUDGET CHANGES
who
is
incorporated
company as a you (Now all
• is have
ineligi ble. to do it
An
BENEFIT CRAFTSMEN
find
artist
wants
The Income Tax Act is being amended. Among the changes proposed are the following items of particular interest to craftspeople:
a
to
public
collect
gallery
your
that
work! )
Written by Paula Gustafson
from information received from the Canadian Crafts Council .
ARTISTS INVENTORY For 1985 and subsequent taxation years , an individual engaged in an artistic business will be allowed to elect 'nil as the value of the year end inventory of such business . "Artistic business" means the business of an artist in creating paintings , prints , etchings ,
drawings ,
ANNOUNCING
sculptures
or similar works of art, other than the business of reproducing such works .
In
all
probability,
will apply
this
change
craftspeople
to
producing one—of—a—kind objects which do not necessarily have a rapid turnover. The revision will not really benefit anyone
effect
of
this
The Al berta is pleased addi tion of
Crafts Council to announce the three new staff .
DONNA MELNYK Secretary.
is
our
Executive
GARRY MATHESON is our Marketing Representative and is responsible for the updating of the ACC Slide Regi stry. (Garry has lots of energy and many ideas. ) And last but not least KAREN STEWART is our Volunteer Co—ordinator , with a background in home economics and consumerism.
else.
The
NEW STAFF
These positions are temporary and are supported by grants
change
is to enable an artist to deduct the cost of producing the inventory in the year
from the provincial governments .
and
federal
in which the object is created without having to wait until it is sold. DONATION OF ARTIST"S INVENTORY An
to to
artist who makes a gi ft a registered charity or
Her
Majesty
after
DANCEY DONATES PRIZE
1984
Calgary dyer Chri s Dancey donated the door prize for the recently held Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Crafts Council .
of a work created by him that is property descri bed in his inventory will be permi tted to elect any amount not greater than the fair, market value of the property as his proceeds of disposition and the amount of such gift. In
the
past,
fair
hae to be declared Now the value at any amount .
market
can
value
Judy Villett was the lucky winner and will receive a hand dyed crepe de chine silk scarf valued at $65.00 , made using a Japanese dying technique .
fixed
***Thank you Chris***
as income. be
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HANDSPIRITS EXHIBITION John s St. of COLLEEN LYNCH her received Newfoundland master s degree in fine arts from Illinois State University hi story , art with in work and textiles printmaking, also has She photography . in experience had extens ive As jewellery. and ceramics she metal smi th , a proficient studio own her also operates doing not only major commissions, metalwork, production but Col leen ceramics . and weaving grants numerous received has as work her for awards and and curator outstanding an has she artist [craftsperson; 1972. since exhi bi ting been
...AWARD WINNERS... The Alberta Crafts Council is pleased to announce the three award winners in the HANDSPIRITS exhi bi tion that were selected by the jurors to receive cash awards .
Congratulations to HENRY SCHLOSSER the a was
Best in Show winner of $1,000 prize . His entry a birch and Brazil Ian rosewood coffee table .
Congratulations are for BEVERLEY FALKEID
in order and MURRAY GIBSON , each winners of a $500 Award of Merit. Beverley's award was for a loom—shaped coat in blue and green wpol and Murray , also a textile artist , won for his large hand—dyed wool and silk tapestry titled ''Ozymandias 't.
in working not is she When full— a is she studio , her curator , independent time doing the research, organization, exhibitions . for writing and curated The list of exhibitions impress ive , is Colleen National the includes and Exhi bi ti on Craft Contemporary
by
All were
three of these awards made by the ALBERTA CRAFTS COUNCIL and were selected by the jurors , LUKE LINDOE of Peachland , B.C., COLLEEN LYNCH of St. John' s Newfoundland , and DONALD MCKINLEY of Mississauga , Ontario. LUKE LINDOE in figure
recently
done last year for the Department of External Affairs and "Atlantic Crafts L tAntique : de Visions from
for the
known well crafts
is a Alberta
transplanted
from
He
founder and Clays Plainsman exhi bi ted has for
painting ,
President Limi ted. regularly
water—colour
his
pottery
and
designer—craftsman
ceramic
the
honourary
Canadian
membership
Crafts
of
cus tom ,
speculative and protype furniture
has also done he sculpture , numerous architectural comrnissions in concrete, stone and ceramics . Luke has received a host of honours , awards and including an Alberta Achievement Award , and elections to both the Ceramic Masters of Canada
and
of Caucus Atlantic the Council . Crafts Canadian
DONALD McKINLEY is internationally woodworking for his recognized Master Presently design. and Studio Design of Furniture School College at Sheridan Mississauga , Design in of as himself descri bes Don
internationally and nationally since 1941. Though he is best known
Atlantic
as served recently Colleen both for Director National a Counci 1 Crafts Canadian the Conference Canadian and the of the Arts.
Medicine Hat to British Columbia en joying his he is where retirement years. An instructor design, painting, in drawing ceramics at and sculpture of Art Col lege the Al berta also ten years , Luke was for the of
Four
Canada s
international an Provinces", organized exhibi tion touring
and accessories.
Alfred from graduating After he York, New in University in Scholar Fulbright a was Design Interior and Furniture Crafts of Institute the at Helsinki , Finland . and Design,
in
He
Council .
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has
been
a
practicing
and
exhibiting years.
CObff1SSIONING VISUAL ART
craftsman
For
the
last
for
31
21
years ,
has
been
A GUIDE FOR ARTISTS AND PATRONS
Don has been a college teacher.
His entire career
marked by awards and honours for his highly innovative works in wood. As
jurors ,
these
three
crafts—
people worked admirably together, tackling a difficult task
wi th backed
tremendous enthusiasm by years of technical experience in a wide range of craft production.
While the jurors made the selections for the Best in Show and Award of Merit prizes ,
the ALBERTA is currently
CRAFTS seeking
COUNCIL purchase
awards from corporations . Watch future issues of your newsletter for announcements of more HANDSPIRITS prizes . Meanwhile
,
the
following
is
a list of ALBERTA CRAFTS COUNCIL members listed by their Alberta addresses who participated in the second jurying of HANDSPIRITS . The members juried into the exhibition are marked with a Congratulations
to
participants !
all
the
recognized
of
as
the
organizations.
long
life
a vital connnuni ty
The ACC support
part in
been
blood
It is through
the dedicated efforts volunteers that the Crafts Council has
of -our Al berta become
of the cultural our province.
depends on the continued of its volunteers .
To those of you who have volunteered more one or of the Three Time , Talent , and Things , we give two special words THANK YOU!
large—format publis hed
vi suaL Culture s by Al berta available is arts branch , from the Alberta Art Foundation at $6.50 (CDN) a copy. A
must
for
Visual
Artists...
Includes comprehensive information on preparing conmission proposals purchasing and contracts , and conservation insurance ,
public relations... To order, contact :
Alberta Art Foundation 4th Floor j Beaver House 10158 - 103 St. Edmonton, AB T5J OX6
(403/427-9968 )
CALL TO ORDER
The Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council - extends an invitation to all those who are interested in crafts in Canada to attend the 1985 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & CONFERENCE of the CANADIAN CRAFTS COUNCIL, to . be held: September 24 — 29, 1985 Lord Nelson Hotel
VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteers have
144—page This book , softcover
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The entire prograrmne consists of a three—day conference of seminars , tours exhibitions and events surrounding the meeting. The theme this year is "SLIPPING THE BONDS" and to find out what this means you 11 have to participate in the conference . Hospitality has been arranged . For more information , contact :
N SDS P.O. Box 3355
Halifax, NS B3J 3J1
( 902/423-3837
)
** AMERICAN TAPESTRY ALLIANCE
BANFF CENTRE SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
The American Tapestry Alliance announces the first major exhibition of tapestry woven
Collaborations Visiting Artists
in
Canada
The open
and
the United
is from
both countries .
The exhibit will open July , 1985, -at the Handweavers Guild of America s Convergence Convergence a biennial , international weaving conference, will be held in Toronto, Canada ,
co—hosted the
the
by
and
Ontario
Spinners
Ontario
Craft
deadline
for
and
Counc i 1 .
A subsequent tour of the exhibi t is planned , assisted by the Handweavers Guild of America . The
Slides
and
ful 1
view
18
square
entry fee is December 2, 1985. Each weaver may submit two tapestries for judging. For each tapestry entered, send slides
showing
one
and up to two details. Tapestries must
be
a
minimum
of
feet .
Canadians must include an international Reply Coupon.
For
prospectus
and
contact :
Surnmer 1985
States .
juried competition to tapestry weavers
Handweavers
ANNOUNCES
membership,
ROBERT FLYNN Professor of Ceramics University of Manitoba July 17-19, 1985 ANNE ELLIOT New York Ceramist Installation Artwork from a Functional Background July 22-26, 1985 JOHN MASON World Renown Ceramist Sculpture and Installation Pieces August 5—9, 1985 GRAHAM MARKS Sculptures Vessel Artist Assistant Professor College of Fine Art New York August 14—16, 1985 STEVE HEINMAN Contemporary Clay Sculptor
American Tapestry Alliance SR 2, Box 570-D
Chiloquin, Or
August 19-21, 1985
OLDS COLLEGE FIBRE WEEK
MARLETTE ROUSSEAU-VERMETTE Fibre Artist Architectural Artwork
97624
Olds
College
85 FIBRE WEEK to July 5, 1985. Weaving , knitting,
is
from
spinning , quil ting,
shirt—making, basketry are
a
conducting June
drafting , sewing ,
designing of few
courses being offered. Instructors
Andrews , Elaine
Lovegrove.
Contact:
30
incl ude :
and the
Ma ry
Alderman, Sharon and Trudie Gwynne
July 1-7, 1985 AURELIA MUNOZ Sculpture Textile Artist Architectural Pieces
July 22-24, 1985 KUNIKO LUCY KATO
Critic and Expert in
Japanese Fibre Art 556—8344 or 556—8352
Continuing Education Department
Olds College
Olds, Alberta TOM IPO
August 1—4. 1985
Descriptions of the programmes 1984/85 the contained in are Calendar. Arts School of Fine
CERAMICS SYMPOSIUM
CANADIAN CRAFT CONFERENCE .Perceptions
the
Ceramics International The 4th Institute the of Symposium will be Ceramic History for 16— Toronto , October in held
coming
of
The
comrnunity
of
Practicalities.
...Possibilities... From
the
practical
barely imaginable, well experience an could
well
the
age
for
the
be
the
of
may that
professionalism
craft
Canada.
to
you event
Changing Public Perceptions Codes of Ethics
The Professional as Advocate The Changing Social Condition Potential for New Opportunities Taxes and Tariffs Creating the Future
These
are
but
a
outside
the
craft
few
of
17, 1985.
EDGES is theme program History... In In Thought... In and is directed towards Clay ceramic of recognition the and present past , artists , challenged have who future , and changed the scope of their
Ann Mortimer or Margaret Melchiori—Ma10uf
the
878 Younge St. Toronto, Ontario
cormnunity.
M4W 2J1
The Time: August 14 — 19,1986 The Place: University of British Columbia
(416/968-0455)
Campus ,
Vancouver, B.C. The Sponsor: The Canadian Crafts Council SUPt•1ERWORKSHOPS
LAKE ART SCHOOL Situated in lake country Prince school
Al bert ,
Saskatchewan S just north of the
is
hi storic
offering its most extensive schedule of workshops to date. Courses include painting
and drawing , woodcarving ,
fibre arts , photography ,
and yoga. home—cooked
accornrnodation comfortable
For
CULTURE EXCHANGE The Canada Council has announced that artists Betty Goodwin , Alex Janvier and Chris Reed have been selected to visit the - People s Republic of China in June 1985 as part of a cultural exchange with Canada . Montreal
in
meal s simple
and but
cabins .
Course
write
Debbie Brooman Natonum Cornmunity College Box 1810 Prince Albert, SK S6V 6J9 ( 306-764-6671
)
sculptor
ene Cold
Lake
Reservation, Al berta , Janvier believes his reflects the influence
Indian Al ex work of
his aesthetic ancestors. English— born graduate of the Vancouver School
Catalogue
painter ,
and printmaker Betty Goodwin does site projects which are "profoundly rooted in her personal experience of other cultures . Working and 1iving
on
The cost of each five—day workshop is $200 or less including
and of the vessel For more information ,
format the the figure. contact :
stimulating topics to be addressed by dynamic speakers from inside and
within
tradition
medium s
Chris
of
Art,
Reed
Toronto
produces
about the social Canadian life.
artists
drawings
fabric
of
A committee of Canadian artists made the selection from nearly by 400 submitted proposals
Canadian an to
in response artists by invitation eissued
the Council in April .
LARGE FORMAT WORKS IN CLAY
INFORMATION
Large Format Works in Clay will be held in the Main Gallery of the Burlington Cul tural Centre, July 4, 1985 and will
NEEDED
continue
until
September
Does
non—functional
,
crafts events planned? We d
like to publish next newsletter.
ALBERTA
works
in clay. Artists included are Deborah Black, Penny Kokkinos ,
Sarah
Link,
Judy
Jim
Lowry ,
and
For
more
Hong
Ann
information ,
c/o
#509,
Louie ,
Roberts
upcoming
have
organization
1.
The object of this exhibition is to better understand the unique character of large format ,
communityor
your
it in the Send it to
COUNCIL CRAFTS Newsletter Editor
100th Street
10136
Edmonton, Alberta
.
or
contact :
call
at
us
T5J
OPI
428—1654.
Alan C. Elder
(416) 632-7796 SUNDOG PLEASURE FAIRE
Sundog Saskatoon
Arts
The of to
the Al berta participate
Annua 1
LEIGHTON CENTRE COUNTRY FAIR
Society - of members
invites
Smdog
Council Crafts 12th the in
Picture an old fashioned country fair located around an authentic one room school house , surrounded the overlook that by trees the into leading foothills the Imagine Rocky - Mountains .
Faire .
Pleasure
The Sundog Society is a non— profit organization-that promotes Arts Visual and Performing
fragrance
in Saskatchewan.
pie
Festivities Include:
Sound fantastic? You can enjoy such a "fantasy" fair this fall at the third annual Leighton Centre Country Fair. People from 1 to 100 years are invited Sunday , September 8 to spend a day in the country
To be held:
Friday, November 29, 1985 10:00 p.m. )
Saturday, November 30 (10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
from old
Saskatoon Field House Preston Ave. and College Dr. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan For
more
information
apple homemade around the fair
walks , grounds , wi th cake children S a petting zoo races , and craftpeople such as potters, weavers and jewellers selling their wares .
Craft Sales — Craft Demonstrations Stage Children s Workshops Related Entertainment Craft Who 1 e s ome Fashion Shows Minstrels , Food Strolling etc. , etc. etc...
(noon
of floating
Noon to 5 fashioned
pm at Country
a
real Fair !
If you are interested in selling your products at the Leighton Centre Country Fair please contact us for further details
contact :
at:
SUNDOG Box 7183
The Leighton Centre Box 38 Mindapore , AB
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (before August 1, 1985)
( 931-3636)
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EXHIBITION CARTWRIGHT STREET GALLERY The Cartwright Street Gallery , Vancouver , will host the First Annual National Exhi bi tion of Scale Fine Crafts , to be held October 31 December
8, 1985.
This year Fibre years Clay , Metal
subsequent and Wood.
ATTENTION CRAFTS PEOPLE! HERITAGE DAY ANNUAL The 8th ARTS AND AND FOLK FESTIVAL be held will in CRAFTS SALE Monday Alberta , Canmore , August 5, 1985.
For
Call for Entries This
exhibition
is
All
wri te :
Jenny Johnston Box 280, Canmore, AB open
all craftspeople and residing in Canada.
information
more
TOL OMO
to
designers
submissions
must be new produced after January , 1985 , not previously Each piece is to be exhibited. no larger than 6" X 6" X 6" All textile and fibre materials and techniques works ,
accepted.
Deadline : Application
August 1, 1985 forms and information
available from:
S.C.C. Office
(653-3616)
Cartwright
Street
is sponsoring the FIRST NATIONAL EXHIBITION GOF SCALE FINE ARTS.
Gal 1 ery
ANNUAL SMALL
To be held:
October 31 — December 8, 1985 at Cartwright Street Gallery 1411 Cartwright Street Vancouver,
V6H 3R7
BC .
years
year clay ,
Submissions will by
quality
of
geographical function ,
be
judged
craftsmanship ,
representation,
and
innovation.
Above all the exhibition to present the best of
is
currently
being
aims what
produced
in the •country , and will be compri sed of some 88 works
by
by from
22
participants
each a
(four
works
participant chosen
submission
of
6
10
items produced over an eighteen months period during 1986-
( 604-687-8266) This
The Olympic Winter Games will be held in Calgary in February , 1985. A Craft Working Cornrnittee has been organized .to deal with aspects during the Games , including such things as marketing exhi bitions , crafts as gifts, a craft complex and a craft film festival . The 1988 National Craft Exhibition Connittee seeks entries by craftspeople throughout the country for a national exhibition.
CALL FOR ENTRY The
CALL FOR ENTRY
1987).
fibre :
Subsequent
metal
and
wood .
Direct all enquiries to: Marie Shaw—Rimmington Cartwright Street Gallery
Craftspeople who wish to be identified for possible inclusion in this exhi bi tion should contact the Alberta Crafts Counc i 1
office
in
Edmonton.
*** MARKETING The
ACC
office
TAGS *** has
CHRISTMASCRAFT SALE
per
( Includes
100
Anyone
interested
these
tags
items
are
for
postage
)
in
obtaining
their
di splay
asked
to
Nov.
27 - Dec. 1, 1985
at
the
Center
,
Winnipeg Winnipeg ,
Convention Manibota .
For
application
or
information
Contact:
contact
the ACC office.
Christmas held : be
6th Mani toba to is Sale
The Craft
marketing
tags available for our members at a break—even cost of $3.00
Ron Mark
Western Works
#500 - 338Broadway Winnipeg,
Mani coba
( 204-942-8580
)
MUST SELL! OWN THIS PROPERTY for
$282.00/MONTH
BOOKBINDERS SUPPLIERS LIST
or Less...
and Canadian - Bookbinders The Book Artists Guild has compiled the from list suppliers a members . its of suggestions to made been has An attempt across sources list mail order to invi ted are You Canada . send your inquiries to :
ft. studio wi th 1 ,200 Square 3 attached 11.5' ceiling , bedrooms, house, garage, carport , fenced double lot... pottery ! Established for glass , woodworking,
etc .
Great weaving ,
Supplies Comrnittee CBBAG, 26 Morningside Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6S IC3
HEALTH FORCES SALE WILL BE SOLD! !! Inquiries : Bob Pike
658-3775 WANTED DOLLHOUSE AND MINATURE SHOW AND SALE
Wholesale distributor is expanding Additional product lines are
required
The Mina ture Enthusiasts of Edmonton
lines...
to
enhance
existing
If you are interested in having
your arts and crafts creations sold on a regular, consistent basis,- please contact:
present a show and sale Sunday June 30, 1985 10 am — 5 pm Westin Hotel Edmonton, Alberta
Mervin R. Brigidear Advant—Edge Award Distributors #1105 315 Southampton Dr. S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2w 2T6 (403/252-0398)
.Tickets under $2.00
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CWTS
COUNCIL #509 10136 - 100 St.
MEMORANDUM :
Edmonton,Alta. T5J OPI (403) 428-1654
TO:
All Alberta Crafts Council Members
FROM :
The Alberta Crafts Council
SUBJECT :
THE ACC SLIDE/PORTFOLIOREGISTRY
The Alberta Crafts Council is presently updating its SLIDE/PORTFOLIO REGISTRY. You will be receiving a request for information in the form of a ''Profile Questionnaire" in July. To ensure the success of establishing a more comprehensive registry your co—operation in completing and returning the questionnaire to the ACC office will be greatly appreciated. For information outlining the significance of this service to you as an ACC member, we have included the following overview . WHAT IS THE SLIDE/PORTFOLIO REGISTRY The SLIDE/PORTFOLIO REGISTRY is one of the many Alberta Crafts Council services designed to assist its membership in meeting their specific needs. It is a system that enables the ACC to compile a comprehensive database on individual members . For each ACC member craftsperson that is interested in participating in the SLIDE/ PORTFOLIO
REGISTRY there is an individualreference file which contains
biographical data, slides of recent work and other information representative of the craftsperson's work.
THE PURPOSE OF THE SLIDE/PORTFOLIOREGISTRY The purpose of the SLIDE/PORTFOLIO REGISTRY is to recognize and publicize ACC members to a wide variety of interested groups and individuals .
. continued
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WHO USES THE SLIDE/PORTFOLIO
REGISTRY
The ACC staff are frequently asked by retailers , designers, the media, galleries, architects, educators
and researchers for names, addresses and numbers of
craftspeople available for commissions, demonstrations , displays, etc. HOW THE SLIDE/PORTFOLIO
REGISTRY WORKS
It is the ACC's mandate to represent ''al1 'Icraftspeople equally . To do this in a fair and impartial manner, ACC staff and Directors invite any interested party
seeking craft information to view the SLIDE/PORTFOLIO
REGISTRY. After an appointment has been arranged, the SLIDE/PORTFOLIO REGISTRY viewed and a selection made, it becomes the responsibility of the party viewing the
SLIDE/PORTFOLIOREGISTRY to approach the selected craftsperson(s).
Other benefits of the SLIDE/PORTFOLIOREGISTRY. 1.
2.
The ACC is attempting to compile a directory of names, addresses and craft skills of its members to be used as promotional material for the Council to be included as part of the information package used in response to inquiries. The profile information in the SLIDE/PORTFOLIO REGISTRY is used in preparation of periodicals such as the Alberta Craft Newsletter, the Alberta
Culture Visual Arts Newsletter and other craft
related publications . 3.
The ACC is working in co—operation with the Canadian Crafts Council. Information received from the profile questionnaire will be entered into a computer database to establish a Canadian Crafts Information Network. Specific information acquired from your response to the profile questionnaire on which the SLIDE/ PORTFOLIO REGISTRY is based is used in consideration of future planning to meet ACC membership needs .
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