ISSN 0826· 7421
June 1986
Kootenay National Park Rocky MO " Big Horn by Leslie Rowe Israelson and Melanie Rowe See Page 3
ALBERTA CRAFTS COUNCIL
Memo From The President As my terrn as President winds down, I am confident that the newly-elected Directors will find a great deal of gratification in working with those who are continuing on the Board. Cameraderie and skills have grown significantlyover the past year so that t.he ACC is now in the enviable position of having a knowledgeable; caring, and dedicated Board of Directors working steadily to stimulate the crafts scene for all
of us. I feel most fortunate to have worked with this exceptional group of people. Eagemess to do the best possible job as Directors for the Council led the group to train seriously as competent decision makers md to put personal interests behind as we aimed to implement the Council's broader mandate. Action was not avoided by discussion as each Director help.
committed their expertise to areas where they could
Bobbi Hoffmm md Don Smitten have each applied their considerable management know-how to Comcil business. Bobbi is a trainer for Alberta Cultrre, md was responsible for getting die ACC LO participate in a workshop on ms board roles md responsibilities. Don has put the ACC on firm ground through professional budget plarming, advice and financial strategy. Margaret Best saw Handspirits through its initial stages and successfully led the ACC's first venture into community fundraising. Karen Cantine and Armette Greenberg the Corporate Gift Progra.rn to its audience with the most professional presentation yet, and Leni Balaban has clarified tre needs of our more isolated members. Tony Mandarnin gave legal uivice, gratis, throughout the year on contracts md policy. Don Doherty attended Canadian Craft Council conferarces as an infonned and thoughtful voice for us. Katherine Hutton has been actively developing high profile dynamic projecs, and Joyce Chomy, newly appointed to the Board, has already begun work on our autumn I especially the spirit of open discussion. fair negotiation and mutual support that these people have brought to meetings.
Directors not the only volunteers to contribute to the ACC. The members who made Handspirits possible and raised money for its publication package, those who worked on the newsletter. helped in the office and with the Corporate Gift Program, md organiæd the AGM, have also contributed a positive attitude that will enable us to successfully tackle the jobs ahead. Some areas that need attention have become apparent in the course of the year, other projects are in the planning stages now. We need minor restructuring to our bylaws and attention to a written policy book so that we can all be clear on how to work together. Plans for summer activity during 'The Works" in Edmonton md two mini-exhibitions are underway. Olympic utivities should be finalized soon. The gallery space at the office is still looking for someone to define and direct it. newsletter has improved monthly but the potential for becoming a first rate tool for members is still largely unexplored. Member groups can become more active defining projects and individuals in voicing their wants.
md its Executive who will be introduced to you next month. My term as your President has given me an exceptional opportmity for personal growth and much joy from meeting like rninded colleagues. Retiring to the advisory post of Pastis a pleasant prospect as it will allow me to continue working with the new Board drough an exciting time. I'm also looking forward to actualizing the project that is near to my heart- a gala fundraiserfor the ACC next fall. See you there.
Sincerely Bormie Murdoch
Cover Kootenay Nadonal Park Rocky Mountain Big Horn by Leslie Rowe Israelson and Melanie Rowe See Page 3
Council Contacts President Bonnie Murdoch Calgary Treasurer 246-6674 Don Smitten Edmonton 475-5593
Vlce President Bobbi Hoffman Stony Plaül 963-3042
Directors Leni Balaban Fort McMurray
Annette Greenberg
790-1753
487-0714
Karen Cantine Edmonton
Katherine Hutton Edmonton
452-5615
439-0861
Margaret Best Calgary
Tony Mandamin
252-7196
483-6053
Don Doherty
Joyce Chomy
Edrnonton
Edmonton
Edmonton
Calga.ry 269-8085
Area Representatives
new Board will soon set the upcoming year's
priorities. With input from the membership the annual plan
Jan Slaughter Fort McMurray 791-6881
Shannon Read
Wendy Schneider B ruderheim 796-3080
Lynne Hunter-Johnston Lethbridge 320-2441
Red Deer 340-1734
will be tailored to best address Gmely concems.
I've enjoyed the past two and a half years on the Board of Directors md extend my very best wishes to the new Board
Alberta CrafWune 1986
Note: Advertisements printed in the Alberta Crafts Newsletter do not
necessarily imply
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by the Alberta Crafts
Leslie Rowe Israelson and Melanie Rowe Stained Glass Painters of the Wilderness Ever since the twins can remernber, they have beel creating with their hmds. Time has been spent sketching, painting,
between man and nature is evident throughout.
They approachedthe fmancial end of the project with as
working with clay. niey have even designed and sold leather
much enthusiasm as the art work itself. They had applied to Alberta Culture grant programs and Canada Council grants as well approaching the local business community's of Jasper, Banff, and Lake Louise. With much success and sincere gratitude from the businessmen in the communities, the girls were proud to mnounce that a company in Lake Louise, Alberta - the Lake Louise Inn (manager Brian Lilly),
goods, ski wea and specialized mountain equipment. It wasn't t.mtil they inroduced to stained glass in 1977, however, that they found the medium they truly loved.
In the early 1970's,twin sisters, Leslie Rowe Israelson md Melmie Rowe left New Westminster, B.C. to take jobs in Lake Louise, Alberta for one winter. The aea appealed to the girls. The people, skiing and hiking, and the overpowering scenery of the Rocky Mountains caused than to stay on. One
put up the majority of the ftmding. The art community was ecstatic, md so were the twins. The actual construction stage took seven months to
blended into years.
Living in die mountains and in Banff National Park. one cmnot help but be affected by the surromdings. Over üme üle artists carne to understand and appreciate nature and the value of our National Parks. Trips into the backcountry,and horsebæk trips reinforced the earlier impressions they had
complete. After completion. the Lake Louise Inn graciously lent the Collectionto Parks Canada, who will be taking it on a tour of Alberta and B.C. It will be displayed at the Calgary Stampede (July 4-14) and then on to Vancouver to the Maritime Museum, St. Roch (July 14- Oct 13) until the closing of the Expo 86 celebrations. The collection will find
developed.
its permanenthome in üle heart of the Canadian Rockies,
Stamed glass became more than a hobby, it becarne a passion. Melanie worked for a stained glass company in Vancouver md spent time on the road insu•uctin the craft in small towns throughout British Columbia. Lesfie stayed in the mountains,
developed
contacts
md
where the twin's inspiration first began.
Melanie and Leslie are already excited about a new project they are designing called 'The Rocky Mountain Anirnal
It is just in die conceptualstages, but hope that
produced small
commacial pieces in tie Banff and Calgay area, where a short was spent with renowned stained glass
someday it will
reality. So do we !!!
Karl Lmgouer.
Gifted the girls continued to step out on their own. Conunissioned work began to take on a look Scene-y and wildlife often took stage in their original The National Parks 100 Centennial in 1985 provided them
with the concept for their latest work, "CentennialCollection 1985". Eight stained glass panels have been set in wood sculptured frarnes. Each panel represents one of the eight Westem Region National Parks in B.C. and Alberta creating a "visual hisu)ry" for the viewers.
Their goal was to paint with the glass rather than on the
glass. and that is the concept behind the twin's endeavor, to
minimize the visual importance of the leadline md let the color, texture, and vaiety within the glass create definition, shading md cohesion for the panels with milky, multicolored. swirling, vibrant translucence; the glass artist's palette becarne a painter's palette.
The twins special inumacy with nature is reflected in the thoughtful designs which have been presented. The theme
Above: Rowe Israelson (14), Melanie Rowe (right)
1986 Bronfman Award
Ontario Crafts Council Announces Joan Chalmers 1986Award
Recipient Bill Reid of Vancouver, British Columbia is the 1986 recipient of the prestigious Saidye Bronfman Award for
Toronto—Leta
Excellence in the Crafts. He was nominated for the S20,000.OO Award by the Crafts Association of British
Cornier,
President of
the Ontario
Crafts
Council. is pleased to announce the recipient of the 1986 Joan Chalmers Award. Harlan House, of Marysville, will receive the award in recognition of the exceptional excellence he has achievedas a craftsman in ceramics for over seventeen
Columbia. Mr. Reid holds honorary degrees from five Canadian tmiversities and his commissioned works are prominent across Canada and around the world. His career in
broadcastingwas followed by a career as an artist and
years.
sculptor. He is best known for his close association with the art of the Haida but has also produced a significant body of
Joan Chalmers, the founding president of the Ontario Crafts Council, is sponsoring this special $10,000 aware in celebration of the Council's 10th Anniversary year. Mr. House was chosen from nominees who are established craftspeople
contemporary work in gold and silver.
The Bronfman Award for Excellence is one of the most important awards for creative in Canada. It was created in 1977 by the children of Samuel and Saidye Bronfinan as an eightieth birthday gift to their mother. The 1986 Award will be presented to Bill Reid during Conference
and residents of Ontario. Harlan House was bom in 1943 in Vancouver, B.C. and
studied at the Alberta College of Art, from which he graduated in 1969 with a diploma in Fine Arts. In addition to his
'86 in Vancouver in August.
teaching activities, Mr. House has exhibited nationally.
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June 1986/Alberta Craft
Edmonton Weavers' Guild Presentation Edmonton weavers are looking forward to a ma$or weavas'
convention in Toronto this summer. In addiuon to the individual work of many local weavas, a magnificent gown that is the product of hours of combined effort, will forrn part of an Alberta display at the convaltion.
This summer will muk the first time that the Handweavers'
Guild of America holds its biennial convention "Convergence" in Canada. Co-hosted by the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners and the Ontario Crafts Council,
Convergence will be held from July 17-20 in the new Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre. The chosen theme is "A Panorama of Canada - A Fibre Specuum", and the athering will extend over 10 days to include exhibitions, ashion shows, workshops, lectures md demonstrations. 2500
delegates
Weavers' Guild.
expected, including 15 from the Edmonton
The Alberta display. representing the four seasons, has been coordinated by the Handweavers, Spinners md Dyers of Alberta. Weavas from Edmonton and northem Alberta have been working on textiles, wall-hangings, clothing. accßsories and household iterns oriented towards the wint< urerne.
It becane aiparent to the EdmontonWeavers' Guild that
die winter collection needed an evening gown. and one of a rich colomras most of the iterns were in white or naturals. As no individual weava came foræard, Mary Nursall, representative for the Monday moming workshop, proposed to d'te members of the group that they undertake the project
Ihe production of a unique and elegant evening gown, from design to finished garmalt., while undertaking of major proportions, is not beyond die individual skills of many mernbers of the Edmonton Weavers' Guild. However, when as a group project. ule task presents quite different dynamics. Weav«s, like other artists md craftspeople. are basically va•y individualistic in their working habits.
The members of the Monday moming workshop of the Edmonton Weavers' Guild have been meeting for many years to
thü
however,
ideas and finished products. They are not,
accustomed to working together for prolonged
periods on a joint project When 10 members of the workshop decided to umdertake this major contribution to "Convergence '86", they embarked on an adventure in leam.ing about ureir craft and the satisfactions of working as
a youp.
Planning began during the summer. The pattern. a slim, full length gown with long sleeves and a diagonal yoke, was chosen first, so that the fabric could be designed to fit it. In
Alberta CrafWune 1986
keeping with die winter theme, a range of colours was chosen
in the colour wheel spectrum from green through blue to red. Sarnple yarns were purchased, including a variety of textures md members of the group were encouraged to take yams samples. finally, a choice was made from a home to colour garnp in blues md greens prepared by Joanne Verveda md Journe found herself drawn mto the role of coordinator for the project. Once a decision had been made, enthusiasm blossomed and members volunteered for
roles. The
dress was to be in two shades - a teal blue on one side and a mediurn blue with a hint of lavender on the other with narrow stripes uniting the two. Boucles md find smooth yams in geen. teal. medium blue and navy gave a light surface texnre to a soft, wool fabric. Weaving throughout with medium blue a-rd blue metallic tied die two shaded together.
Jomne next had to calculate materials and plan separate four of them; one each for the body, each sleeve and
the yoke. yoke also contains overshot pattem in navy metallic.
the only accent. an
Next came a task where everyone could be involved warping the loorns. This is a time-consuming and often tedious Job for one person. nie Etual weaving. however, must all be done by one person to give a professional result every weaver has a different touch. Nell vande Guchte volunteered to accept this responsibility.
Joan Vmterpool undertook the delicate task of washing
and pressing the finished fabric. She also constructed an
elegant little clutch handbag, æcarted
with overshot. to
match the gown.
Now it was time for another major individual task. Masako had just cut and basted the Hubbihoca, a sklled gown when she broke her arm. By this stage, with several months of work invested, the individual responsibility required of the seamstress seemed almost ovenvhelming. Fran
Fari<
accepted the challenge and with painstaking care,
resumed consmrcdon to a finished garrnent.
The result is an elegant. yet very simple gown, enhanced by a gently shimmer. definitely suited to winter yet fine and' softly draped. timeless m style. and appropriate to a woman of any age.
The group's satisfaction stems from more than a successful product. They worked successfully drough the demands of a cooperative effort - pooling their diverging tastes, respecting
each other's unique skills and volunteering effort for the sake of their Guild and the promotion of public awareness of their craft. The gown, a sizz 12 in Vogue pattem #1452 by Bellville Sasson, is available now for sale. Anyone interested should contact Jomne Verveda at 483-0081.
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Profile: Leslie M. Fulks, B.F.A. Born - 1953
Grant MacEwan Now Accepting Portfolio SubmissionsFor Fibre Art
Resides - Edrnonton, Alberta
Educated - University of Alberta
Major of the Visual Art progra.rn at Grant
Personal -moth< of two gorgeous children who inspire.
The
An easterner by birth. a westaner by choice. Received her bachelor degree in Fine Arts at the University of Alberta. Taught (and teaches) dults in a varying selection of medias. Oil paints, watercolorr and silk painting. Workshops in
This two-year progam consists of foundations courses in drawing;. desiY1, art history, • photography and basic
MacEv.'Ü1 Communty College will be accepting portfolios
or applications for the September 1986 uademic year. in the fibre texdle construction. prior to medium. For more information please contact: Carole
drawingmd fabricms.
West. 483-2372, or the Fibre Co-ordinator Carla Costuros at 483-2377. Applications received now will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Has been commissioned for several large scale works.
Most recently - Government of the Northwest Territories City of Edmonton, "Jaspa Place Pool".
Since completing her training, she has utilized her skills in a variety of unusual ways. Her love of danger has brought her to the creation of visuals for special events. Giant silk banners that hed skyward lifted by large helion ballons,
Ontario Craft Announces Focus Il Contest Craft is pleased to announce Craft Focus Il,
giant &agons over forty feet long.
art. that it should light and
sequel
to the highly successful Craft Focus I slide competiuon. Craftsmen across Canada are invited to enter slides of their
The constant change and challenge has shaped, defined and diversified her skills as well as concepts of ut. Pure colour and strong line employed in a playful manner
best work. These will be viewed by the jurors: arts activist
Joan Chalmers. collector and CBC producer Vincent Tovell,
that people should
md
of architecture Larry Richards. Winning slides
will be reproduced in colour in the Winter 1986 issue of
Editors Note: Leslie Fulks will be insu•ucting the 'Kites at the Muttat" intennediate workshop. Listed mder Workshops, colrses md lectures, page 6.
Ontario Craft magazine. Entry forms are available from Donald Brackett at the Ontario Crafts Council, 346 Dundas Sreet Toronto, Ontario MST IG5 (416) 977-3551
Profile: Sheena Breenan I
bom and raised in Edmonton South.
I un a gaduate in graphic design. Although for the ast year and one half I have focused my interest toward fagn•c dßign. I love to work with silks, which ue so sleek and luxurious. The great thing about fabric design and the reason I
enjoy working with thern so much is that the finished product is both an expressive and wearable art forrn. This allows the person who has chosen a particular design to be expressive in their own individual style and taste.
I have my own small business called Expressions—
Above: Sheena Brennen, Left: aa.mples of her work
designs by Sheena I sell my designs privately, as well as at various oudets in the city. I also enter my work in local craft shows. I design a wide range of accessories and clothing; from scarves, dresses, blouses, ties to wall hangings.
Painting on silk is tricky and tmpredicatable, die secret is to have a design in mind, then paint quickly, much the same technique as used with water colours. To briefly describe one method of dying; the silk is stretched, painted and allowed to dry, then it is wrapped and pressure cooked for 45 minutes to I hour, the silk is then washed and pressed. Although the method is lengthly the outcome is spectacular. The design possibilities
are
absolutely
unlimited.
Anything
the
imagination can dream is possible to paint. The wonderful thing about the handpainted designs is that no two creations will be exactly alike, so each garment is an original. It's fun,
excidng and very enjoyable!
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June 1986/Alberta Craft
and Lectures
Opportunities and Calls For Entry
Art courses at Red Deer College
Furniture Design Competition
Workshops, Courses
Alberta
Culture's
Sa•ies '86
is sponsporing
exciting
of visual arts courses. The courses will be held
between July 7 & Aug. 8 at Red Dær College. Summerscapes is a 7 day visual at advennre for young 15 to 17 years old. It will be held at the college from Aug 2-8. For info contact the college at 432-3661 or the
Visud Arts trmch at 427-2031.
Visual Arts Travel Grants or
workshops.
The
deadline
for
receipt
of
applications for diese grants is Dec. 31. For info and application forrns, contact Alberta Culture, Visual Arts, 3rd Flöor, Beaver Hou% 10158 103 T5J OX6, Tel. 427-2031.
Kites At The Muttart Kite
#1 Beginners' Workshop, Insmictor.Tom McFall July 5, 1986
Location:
Forrn md Function annotmces a call for entries for VIRTU n, the 2nd Armual Canadian Competition for Residenül Furniture Design. A juried selection will be exhibited in die Fall of 1986 m Toronto. Categories include lighting, seating, tables, cabinets, floor/wall coverings and accessories. The
competition is open to all Canadims. Original designs of residential fumiture must have been designed and/or mmufactured widlin the last year. Selection is based on photographs of finished prototypes and pieces. For entry form md competition brief, contact:
Artisß may qualify for travel grants to attend events like festivals
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Conservatory, 98 Avenue & 96A Street,
Edmonton, Telqhone 469-8190
Form aid Function Direcdons in Cmadian Design 749 Queen St. West, 2nd Floor Toronto, Ontario M6J IGI
Calls for Entry The Great Canadian CrafG Festival is pleased to amomce its 1986 Westem Tmr. This jried show now rrovides marketing opportunities for 150 professional Canadian craftspeople in Vancouver (Nov. 20-2), Calgary Nov. 28-30), md Edrnonton (Dec. 5-7). In addition to emphasizing high quality crafts and effective booth presentadons, show features include live craft demonstration and a children's play/craft area. Reduced overhead li ting assists in creating an enjoyable relaxing
Funily Fun! Rice paper kites will be consuucted using a simple design. Please note that all children participatingin this workshop must be æcompanied by an adult All materials
atmosphere or you md your customers. If you would like to share in our world, we'd like to hear from you. Application forms are available at the Alberta Crafts Council or by
must be pre register. Application torm and workshop fee must be received by 4:30 p.m. June 26, 1986, at the Alberta Crafts Comcil, #509. 10136 100 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J
Deadline: August 31, 1986.
will be supplied. Fee: S15.OO per participant. Participants
phoning 475-6722.
OPI. For more informaüon and . applicadon forms, please Äntæt Alberta Crafts Comcil at the above address.
The Alberta Crafts Council in collaboration with the
#2 Intermediate Workshop, Insmxctor.Leslie Faulks
Conservatory during July and AuFust. The public will be
Mutt-art Conservatory
Competition.
is
sponsoring
a
non-juried
Kite
The kites will be exhibited at the Muttart
invited to vote on their choice for 'favourite kite". One entry group or individual will be allowed and any media clay) can be used. Size must not exceed 2 deep x 5' long x 5 wide, and a tail can be an addition to this size. The
August 9, 1986
Location: River Valley Outdoor Centre, 10125 97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alba-ta 428-3033.
Build a decorative and functional fabric kite that will look great on your wall or in the field! Kites will be corsm.ictedof nylon. using sewing machines. Previous ex rience is not $35.00 per næessay. All materials will be supplied. z: participant. Please bring a brown bag lunch, there will be a 45 minute from 12:00 noon to 12:45p.m. Participants must pre register. Application form and workshop fee must be received by 4:30 p.m. July 25. 1986, at the Alberta Crafts
work must be properly motmted for displaying and have a container suitable for travelling. An entry fee of S15.00 for Alberta Crafts Comcil
Council. #509, 10136 100 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J
Deadline:June 26, 1986
contact the Alberta Crafts Council the above address.
The Alberta Crafts Council is inviting craftspeople to
Postage and instrance during transit to and from the Alberta Crafts Council's offices will be tie responsibility of entrmts. For more and application forms, please contact the Alberta Crafts Council at 428-1654.
OPI. For more information and applicadon forms, please
enta a juried exhibition of Miniature Textiles. Media using
one or more techniques include embroidery, quilting. weaving,
Viewpoints on Art and Technology
patchwork,
batik,
süchery,
baskeu-y, felting.
Imottin
and
print. The size in not to exceed 12" x 12" x 12" (30 12 x 30 1/2 cm x 30 1/2 cm). Work must be current (within last two years. The work must be properly mounted for displaying
The Banff Centre July 25-27, 1986.
From Kiday. July 25 to Sunday. July 27, the Inter-Arts Program of the Banff Centre School of Fine Arts presents
and have a container suitable for travelling.
Viewpoints on Art and Technology. The series, sponsored by Inter-Arts, features lectures. demonstrations and perforrnances
The exhibition will be held at the Alberta Crafts Council Offices July 22 to August 22, 1986, and then be toured in
participants. For further information contact: Julie Poskitt,
October.
Australia with Pirkko Karvonen during August, September and
with limited opportunities for hands-on experimentation by
Co-ordinator, Inter-Arts. The Banff Centre, Box 1020, Banff,
Deadline:July IS, 1986
Alberta TOL OCO (403) 762-6309.
Alberta Craft/June 1986
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Opportunities
Arts & Crafts at the Folk Festival
(Continued)
The Edmonton Folk Festival office is now ccepting applicationsfor the crafts Uea at Edmonton's 7th annual folk festival. To apply call the festival office at 429-1899or write The EdmontonFolk Music Festival, Arts & Crafts, P.O. Box 4130, EdmontomT6E 4T2
The Art Park '86--—SearchFor Artists Artists lookin
13th International Biennial of Tapestry, Lausanne 1987
for exhibitiors in 1986 need not look further
thm Art '86. The Art Park Societypromotesthe arts of festive, outdoor events held from June to September in select parks &roughout Edmonton. Ihe Art Park Society membership fee is $10.00. R*istration fees for eæh show are usually $20.00. Art Park IS sponsored by, the City of Edmonton, Parks and Recreation, the Edmonton Joumal and
Following the themes of Environment and Sculpture of the
11th and 12th Biennials, the Intemational Centre of Ancient md Modem Tapestry is concentrating on the mural applicationsof tapesuy for their new theme Celebraion of the Wdl. The objective is to put the emphasis on the
the Art Park Society.
relationships between flexible materials md the wall. In other
Artists interest in in Art Park's eighth mnual Festival of the arts should write: The Art Park Society, P.O. Box 6325, Station "C", Edmonton, Alberta, T5B 4K7. For more information contact Linda Prefontaine, Art Park Co-
words, the worls submittedmust all be capable of being fixed to a wall. Considerationwill not be given to works making use only partial use of a wall, but essentiallyconceivedas the of space. However, works can make ample use of relief,
ordinator at 428-8553.
organization
The Art Park Society is a
committd to the positive growth of the arts community.The Art Park Society provides highly visible market opornmities. These re the benefits you will receive as a manba
it is no more t.hm 80 cm deep.
To avoid any mismderstanding, Celebration of the Wall does not imply a retum to radition; the exhibition continues to be avant-gardemd the jl.n•ywill give preference to works
bearing witness to authentic research into the theme and to creative works which form a part of the evolution of
of The Art Park Society:
contemporary textile art. The Bth International Biemial of Tapestry will be held from June to September 1987 in the Cantonal Fine Arts Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. Please mte that the deadline for submissions is September 15,
•noüa.l fees
•exhibiting md marketing •no corrunision on sales •media prornotion •increased •exposureto thousmds of visitors •forum to discuss your work and ideas •m ±lission charge to the public organizations •oppormnity to meet with other •Society newsletter •expmded at-s network
1986.
For more detailed information on selection and
hanging, shipping of works, expenses, deadlines and general write to the Headquartersof the Biemial at provisions the Intemational Centre of Ancient and Modem Tapestry, Avenue Villamont 4, CH—1005 Lausanne, Switzerland tel. (021) 23-07-57.
Art of the Needle, Alberta Past and Present
Call 428-8553 for conplete details.
Arts & Crafts Sale
Needleworkers of Alberta! On June 24—0ctober 24 1987, the Provincial Museum of Alberta, in collaboration with the EdrnontonNeedlecraftGuild, will host a four month
conjunction with the Alberta Dental Assoc. Convention and Aqua Days Celebration at Grmd Center. Time: Aug. 1st and 2nd, 1986 Reg. Fee: $10.00 pa table
exhibition
of
historic
and
contemporary
and
contemporary
Alberta-made
For Infomation Call: Marsha McConnell, Box 235, St. Paul,
needlework, as well as lectures, demonstrations and workshops on this subject. Needlecraft artists are invited to of this exhibition by participate in the juried show submitting slides of their work by the end of November,
Art Acquisition Project
welcome. For a detailed brochure on the requirements of the
Albert4 TOA 3A0 Tel 645-2232 Days or 645-2462 Evalings.
1986. Both
is
jried exhibition, and information. contact: Mrs. Edith Radke
The Alberta Art Foundation is holding this project via slide submissions so if you're a visual artist of any persuasion, the foundation wants to see slides of your work. The deadline for submission is June 27 and your contact is Marie
4873
Editor's Note: This was incorrectly printed in the May 1986
Achtymichuk, Alberta Art Foundation. 4th Floor, Beaver EdmontomT5J OX6 Tel. 427-9968. House 10158 103
issue of Alberta Craft as June 24—0ctober 24, 1981
Classifieds
Downtown Edmonton Mural Competition
Electric kiln for sale $500.00. Used, excellentcondition.
Call Irene 482-3691,9a.m.—6p.m.
Looking for Nova Scotla College of Art and Desi n
The Edmonton Committee for Art in Public Places is established to commission murals for privately owned
alumni working in crafts: jewellery, ceramics and fibre for tae 1987 centennlal faculty and alumni exhibition. Please submit
buildings and is looking for interest artists to beautify the mundane walls of cornmercial buildings in downtown Edmonton. The theme is the Spirit of Edmonton—past, present or future and you can contact the committee administrator by June 30 for info. Guy Priddle, BOMA Edmonton, 1900 Centennial Building, Edmontom T5J OHI, Tel. 428-0419.
embroidery
5 slides of recent work and resume if you wish to be
considered for this exhibition. Label slides With name, title of work, dimension and medium, send to: Centennial Exhibition,
Craft Division Office, NSCAD, 5163 Duke Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3J6. Deadline date is August 15, 1986.
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A.C.C. MembershipApplication The AlbertaCrafts Councilwas established 1980 as the umbrella association for all
crafe organizationsin Alberta. In 1983 membership in the Council was opened to indWiduaIs and corporations. Anyone may join fie Alberta Crafts Council by payment of an mnual membership fee.
As well as acting as a collectivevoice for craftspeople in Alberta. the following setvices are offered by the Alberta Crafts Council to its members: Monthly Newsletter
The Alberta Crafts Council has its administrative office in Edmonton but operates throughout Alberta. Area Representatives provide liaison to the Board of Directors who are selected at large bV members and men)her organizations. The Council IS a non-profit society With charitable status. An active member of the Canadian Crafts Council, the Alberta Crafts Council also works co-operatively With other provincial crafts organizations across Canada to promote crafts activities.
MarketingTags
Recent Alberta Crafts Council programs and projects include:
Crafts Marketing Survey Apprenticeship Pilot Project e Corporate Gift Program Seminars and Workshops Safety Program A province-widecrafts exhibition. HANDSPIRITS, is scheduled to open in 1985 and tour Alberta during 1986. Plans are also underway for Alberta craftspeople to participate in Expo '86 and the 1988 Olympics.
Portfolio Registry Resource Library Information Services
The Alberta Crafts Council is funded by Alberta Culture and Westem Canada Lottetye Alberta Division. Name
Address
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Individual membership $20.00 Full time student membership $12.50
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Association, regular voting $50.00 Association, non voting $35.00 Commercial/ Institutional $50.00
I teacha craftU I sell my craftü I do commissionsü Please detach and send togetherWith your cheque to. Alberta Crafts Council
509, 10136- 100 street Edmonton, Alberta
T5J OPI Telephone (403) 428-1654