ALBERTA/ MAGAZINE November/December 1988 ISSN 0834-910X
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ACC notices 6 Artist retreat
Calendar of events 13
Wholesale call for entry 14 Slide/photo update Alberta Craft Council
#509 10136 100 Street
Edmonton,AB T5J OPI
MEMOFROMTHE PRESIDENT
ALBERTA
Testing retail marketing and international craft show waters
COUNCIL President
by Keith Evans You've no doubt heard through the proverbial grape vine that the board has voted to close the Calgary Store as of the end of December. I'm sure that many of you share my regret at that decision. We all were hopeful the store would be successful. The decision, while painful, was nonetheless a necessaryone. The store had been initially created for a specific market niche, i.e. the Olympics.The decision to continue operation after that event was in reality a "trial balloon" to test the concept, and the marketability of Alberta crafts in a normal retail environment. Much was learned from this experiment. The concept of an ACC retail outlet remains viable, but continued operation of an outlet in that particular location was not considered practical. The store operated at a loss since the Olympics and the councilfelt that to continue to do so with no apparent hope of improvement, would be a poor and irresponsible business decision. While one would expect to subsidize such an operation initially,sales activity (and the potential of increasing it) failed to meet the level necessaryto moveit into the black. Locationhad an obvious impact. The site failed to attract the levels of "passingby traffic"needed to support a retail outlet. Considerably more attention needs to be given to where such an outlet should be placed, marketing practices and to promotion. Management of the outlet was excellent as was the quality craft. In-store display (although crowded at times) was well done. Occasionally, some problems were encountered with supplies. As might be expected, some items sold well while others did not. This was dictated by customer interest, price, quality, season and a host of other influences.It is important to recognize that retailing is
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a complex business and not onlymust one try to find the right niche in which to play the game, but must find the correct balance of manyfactorsin order to sell one's products. That's not always easy and requires hard-nosed decisions.
I'd be most interestedin hearingcomments (as would the retail committee) from members, particularly those who
have visited the store, are involvedin retail marketingor are familiarwith the Calgary retail market area. Your input is most important to the future of this project.
On a more positive note, congratula-
tions to those who were involvedin the Morristown CraftMarket in New Jersey. I understand Alberta craftswere generally well received. It was not without its gliches, as might be ex-
pected, but we gained valuableinternational marketing experience at little cost. Check the article on page 6 for
moredetails.
It is important to recognize that the more we participate in such opportunities, the more competent we become. Not only do such opportunities advance and promote awareness of Alberta crafts, they drive participants to newlevels of achievement. If we expect to compete nation ally or internationally in craft or fine arts fields, that kind of exerienceis absolutely essential to motivate, educate and make us competitive. You will never know what level you are capable of achieving until you stretch your
abilitiesto the limitand beyond.
With those thoughs in mind, let me draw your attention to a few forthcoming ACC events featured on page 4. Postscript: Don't forget to get out and
Keith Evans, MD of Sturgeon Vice-president Debra Newberry, Edmonton Secretary Carol Campbell,CaIgary Treasurer Mavis Legg, Edmonton Past President Les Manning, Canmore Directors Keith Ashwell, Edmonton Ross Bradley, Edmonton Martha Campiou-Zarutsky,
Winterburn DianneFinch,Medicine Hat CarmenHaakstad, Grande Prairie Tony Mandamin, Edmonton Allan Sheppard, Sherwood Park Linda Stanier, Lacombe ACC office
#509 10136100 Street Edmonton, AB T5J OPI Phone 428-1654 Executivedirector Bobbi Hoffman 428-1654
Editor Jean Coulton428-1660
UPCOMINGDEADLINES:November/DecemberAlberta Craft - advertising October 10,copyOctober 28;
January'/February - advertising December l,
copyDecember9; March/April - advertising February 10, CopyFebruary 24; May/June advertisingApril 14,copyApril. 28.
PLEASENOTE.•'1heAlberta craft Council marketingtags are now SIOper 100,$1.20 postage. Member profile cards have gone up
in cost, please call the office for the new prices.
vote in the November 21 federal election. For your information, a Canadian Craft Councilbulletin on clcction issues of concern to craftspeople is induded as a supplement to this issue.
BOARD HAPPENINGS
NOTES FROM THE SOUTHEAST
by Carol Campbell, ACC secretary
by Dianne Finch
After a brief sojourn, Board Happenings is back, to keep you up to date on highlights of our board meetings.
I had the pleasure of attending the opening of "p.r.o.v.e.n.a.n.c.e" #10 932 17 Avenue SW, Calgary on October Il. This new gallery, owned by ACCmembers Bruce and Kathy Johnson and partner Ian Grove, features an "eclectic collection of original contemporary art," including the work of ACC members: Anne Bradbury, Jeff deBoer, Evelyn Grant, Holly Jack, Andrea Jenkins, Terry Juzak, Marty Kaufman, Elizabeth Menzies and James Norton. Congratulation to Bruce, Kathy and Ian, and best wishes on this exciting new venture. Also in attendance at the opening was ACC Director Carol Campbell. The ACC continues to become more activein the southeast
How do you like the new format for our newsletter?Much neater, don't you think. We're still counting on you for regu-lar input so keep those cards and letters coming in folks. Anyway,at our last regular board meeting, President Keith Evans introduced and welcomedour new Directors Mavis Legg and Ross Bradley,who will be chairing committees for finance and exhibitions respectively. You may recall a profile done on them in the last newsletter (which I knowyou've kept so you can refer often to the informative articles, etc.). Bobbi Hoffman reported on a meeting with Assisant Deputy Culture Minister Glen Buick re changes involvedin the lottery funds.As you know, the ACC is funded in large part by Alberta Lotteries,so any governmentchanges in the allocationof funds affects us directly. Lottery funds are now being received by us
from the Alberta Art Foundation and have increased. Bobbi in-
dicated Mr. Buick suggested we may wish to reassess our services to the communityand member organizations, in light of our present funding.
Speaking of communityinvolvement,the ATA has invited us to participate in its 1989 conference; this is under consideration. We receive many requests from groups for participation in one form or another, and at present, we have to seriously consider how best to spread ourselves around without spreading ourselves too thin. As usual, we have to examinethe role that the ACC playswithin the communityand howbest to deliver our services. With this in mind, a Policy and Planning Committee chaired by Director Allan Sheppard, has been set up to examine and develop short and long range strategies for the ACC based on community and membership needs. We really want to hear from you regarding this. We have our own ideas, but let's face it, without you there is no us. How, do you feel, maywe best serve you?
The liveliestdebate centred on the future of the Calgary re-tail outlet. After much discussion on options, pros and cons, it was decided to close the Store, at its present location, followingthe Christmas season. This is not forever. The store served its purpose well as an Olympicvenue, but for it to continue as a viable flagship of the ACC, new ideas and strategies have to be imple-
An interior shot of p.r.o.v.e.n.a.n.c.e gallery courtesy of the owners.
corner Ofthe province. A display of craft by ACC members will be shown in conjunction with the grand opening of the Southeast Alberta Travel and ConventionAssociation's new building in Medicine Hat on November 8, 1988. It will feature a number of local craftspeople.
I personallywould like to see the ACC expand in the southeast corner of the province and encourage members to
call me with suggestions, questions or what have you. My home phone number in Medicine Hat is 526-3316and I look forward to hearing fromyou.
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1989AGM
ACC NOTICE BOARD
Mark down the weekend of May 26-28, 1989 on your
calendar. It has been selected as the time for the Alberta Craft Council Annual General Meeting.The location and details will be announcedas theyare confirmed.Hopefully,this advancednoticewill
ensure a good turnout at the 1989 meeting. If you have any suggestions for the meeting (i.e. location, guest speakers, agenda topics, etc.) contact one of the board
members or the officeas soon as possible.
Funding increase An Il per cent increase in funding from Alberta Lotterieshas been granted to the Alberta Craft Council whichmeans the councilwill now receive$162,000annually.Another change in the administrationof the grant now sees money routed through the Alberta Art Foundation whereas it previouslycame to the ACC via
Alberta Cultureand Multiculturalism.
Calgary store The Alberta Craft Councilboard of directors has decided to terminate operation of the craft store in the Centre for the Performing Arts, Calgary. In late December the retail outlet will close, while stock returns and paper work are expected to be completed by midJanuary.The outlet whichhad been one of three ACC Olympic venues continued to operate on a trial basis after the 1988Winter Games. Read President Keith Evans' column for further details on the board decision. Under the Tree
Don't missthe secondannualAlbertaCraft Council member exhibitionand sale. Opening November10 and running until December 16, the showwill be an ideal
place to find a special handcrafted gift for Christmas. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Third Floor, Beaver House, 10158 103 Street, Edmonton. Presented by the ACC and Alberta
Cultureand Multiculturalism.
CIRCUIT
ExecutiveDirector Bobbi Hoffman reports that
software for CIRCUIT, the national, computeri7ßd craft information network, has been developed and
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codingis being done. However, at the Canada Crafts Council meeting in Montreal this past September
it was
learned that implementation has been put on hold until furher fundingis available.Once in place, the ACC will be a CIRCUIT participant.
ne PrivateCollection March19to April 14the Alberta Craft Counciland Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism will be hosting The PrivateCollectionof Handmade Coffee Services from the Ontario Crafts Council. The exhibition is a result of a national juried competition for design and production of coffee service sets sponsored by Gen-eral Foods. It features 26 sets, 23 clay, one metal and two glass.The exhibitwill be shownat Beaver House in Edmonton.Watchfor details about the opening. On BodyOrnamentation June 5 to July 7 the Alberta Craft Council and Alberta Culture and Multiculturalismwill be hosting On Body Ornamentation.A juried exhibit exploring innovation, experimentation and exploration of body ornamentation organized by the Muttart Gallery in Calgary. Showing at BeaverHouse in Edmonton.Exhibit opening details to be forthcoming.
Turkish exhibit July 14 to August26 the Alberta Craft Council and Alberta Cultureand Multiculturalismwill be hosting an exhibittitled Folk Art of Turkey organized by the
International Gallery in San Diego. The exhibit will be shownat BeaverHouse in Edmonton. Watch for details about the opening. Road signage ACC member Tony Bloom of Canmore approached Alberta Transporation about having town service signs include a symboldesignating crafts, and the craft council has supported this idea. Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism has also indicated support in principle. Positive response has come from Alberta Transportation. It looksencouragingsaysACC President Keith Evans, although the finer details have yet to be worked out.
No interruptions for artists at retreat With 10 studios and plans for more, the Leighton Artist Colony at Banff Canada's only year-round artists retreat.
Established in 1984as part of the BanffCentre School of Fine Arts, it has been looking after high art (i.e. writers, composers,painters) rather than being geared towards applied art (i.e. craft) said Thom Barnes, colony coordinator. But that doesn't mean the facility won't accept craftspeople. It's more a matter of whether the colonycan facilitatea specificartist's needs. And it is the merit of the applicant's work which determines acceptability, not the art form itself. For example, Ted Trusz, an Alberta
of the colony. The Gerin-LajoieMsual Art Studio, Leighton Mist Colony. Photographycourtesy
decoy carving, applied and was accepted by the Leighton Artist Colony last year. The quality of his work was unquestionable, Mr. Barnes said, and
studio, Mr. Barnes suggested. Of course, the difficultywould be determining which type Ofcraft the studio
Craft Councilmember who does
the retreat was able to accommodate him. (However, the coordinator noted, Ted Trusz did have to bring his own equipment.) Another example of a craftsperson who could be accommodated by the colonyis the jeweller who expressed interest in spending time at the retreat designing and making wax molds for casting rather than actually making jewelry. "That would be something we could support," Mr. Barnes said, although the interested jeweller hasn't followedthrough with an application.
Studios are availablefor writers, composers, visual artists (i.e. two-dimen-
sional), photographers and ceramists. A sculpture studio is in the planning as are a couple more studios (media yet to be determined) in the next three to five years.
Perhaps, if the Alberta craft com-
munity was to rally together and lobby,
one of those studios might be a craft
shouldaccommodate.
Meanwhile, even though there is a ceramic studio, the colonyhasn't had a lot Ofapplications from ceramists. Perhaps one of the reasons is that people simplydon't knowabout the retreat. It is relativelynew and, in addition, the concept of an artist retreat is new to Canada and Canadians, Mr. Barnes noted. (As an example, retreats have a much longer history in the United Stateswhere the oldest one was established 100years ago.) As coordinator for the past year-and-ahalf, he has been working to create more awareness of the facility. The greatest advantageany retreat provides is a private studio with no interruptions. In an artist's home enthere are alwaysphone calls, appointments, etc. But at the Leighton Artist Colony,there are no phones in the studios, meals are provided and people are not allowed
to bother the artists, Mr. Barnes explained.
But that doesn't mean artists necessarily become hermits. Most artists are strict about their working hours, but the environmentat Banff Centre also allows for a "fabulous interchange Of ideas," the colony coordinator said. The retreat serves established artists rather than thosejust emergingfrom art school or university.A minimumof five years professional activity is the general rule. "Wewant to demonstrate that we have high standards, but we don't want to scare people away,"Mr. Barnes said. People who are accepted "maynot be real famous or real rich" (although some are), but have been recognized
in their field.
Between80 and 90 artists utilize the retreat each year. The average stay
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Morristown CraftMarket participation reviewed
A piece by Alberta Craft Council member Jeff deBoer was considered "almost unanimously as the highlight"
of the MorristownCraftMarketin New Jersey, report Bob and Chris Held who represented the ACC at the gift show October 7-9. The Helds went to Morristown on behalf of the ACC and marketed works of 14 members. Booth space at the 12th annual CraftMarket was provided free of charge to the ACC. Organizers of the market plan special displays each year and this time space was offered to the InternationalCommittee of the Canada Crafts Councilvia the Canadian Consulate. The CCC then selected the ACC to represent Canada. Jeff's Samurai Siamese, miniature cat armour made out of copper, brass, wood and satin lacing, is the piece that wowed the Americans. "This deserves recognition as this fair is heavilyjuried with an average of only one in eight applicants being accepted to display their work," Chris noted in a written report.
Flo Dutka's work ran a close second. The two wallhangingsshe sent sold in the first four hours of the fair. In fact,
one of the hangings was sold twice. The first purchaser had it at home all day Saturday trying to find a place it would fit before finally returning it.
The jewelry sent from designs by Lois (Lowden) and Double Visionswas well priced, below the average of the show. Their work sold well because of the pricing and because it was from Canada. Double Visions jewelry actually sold out. Susan Poole (handmade paper) and Evelyn Grant (ceramics) "brought whimsyand much laughter from the shoppers and sold very well," Chris
also noted.
The Helds suggested the crafts-people mentioned should seriouslyconsider marketing in the United States because there is interest in their work. "I think we got some very good
noted their glass was among the items It was exciting to represent Alberta and Canada at a "veryfine qualitycraft marketplace,"said Bob, but there were also problems and he wouldn't do it
The people who set up the show,the Randolph Kiwanis Club and publicists
Stella Hart, Inc., "went out of their way to help us,"Bob noted. ACC member Don Wells, who went down to Morristown, also came to the rescue helping with set up.
All the craft was shipped in a single crate which was a good idea in theory. But when the 1,400 pound crate arrived there was no fork lift so it had to
be unpacked in the truck.
The Helds had somerecommenda-
response,"Bob said. There were some crafts that people hadn't seen before and the Americanswere generallyim-
tiomsfor craftspeople sending work: put a price on every item; label each box clearly, so that anyone can locate items; provide artist literature.
However, "I'm sure some people who
It was a crowded situation with 15 to 20 people in the booth all the time,
pressed with what they saw.
sent work will be disappointedthey didn't sell that much."The Helds
along with the works of 14 ACC members in a 10' by 20' booth. Trying to display so much work in such a small space was difficult. Without appropriate display cases (the Helds provided shelving they use for their glass), they also worried about the possibility of theft of some of the smaller more expensive items. At publication time, the paper work for the fair hadn't returned which meant total sales information, et cetera wasn't available.The broker also said 10 people were charged duty because their work was classi-fied as commercial, but at publication time
namesand other details weren't available. More information will be
published in the next issue of the
newsletter. Jeff deBoer•sSamurai Siamese, highlight of MorristownCraftMarket.
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Calls for entry
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Calgary
On Body Ornamentation April 4-30, 1989, Muttart Art Gallery. Focus of exhibition is on innovation, experi-mentation and exploration of body
ornamentation.No material or conceptual limitations. Deadline: December 15. Submit: typed biography, artist statement, six (max) working drawings or slides fully labelled (art works must not have been prciously shown in Cal-
gary), enclosed SASE for return of material.Information:Muttart Art Gallery, 12212 Street SW, Calgary,
AB T2R OW5;266-2764. Artists/Artisans Handspirits, a cooperative gallery, seeks finely crafted, original work. Shop features work
from the hands of Canadian artists in fibre, wood, glass, ceramic and paper. Selection process guarantees maintenance of the finest quality. Resume requested. Information: Handspirits, 1410 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R
OY2;263-HAND. Marlborough Marketplace Opening October, seeking cart vendors for
Christmas, space leased weekly, monthlyor longer, rates vary with retail seasons. Call Susan at 273-4000
or write: Susan Russel, mall services manager, Marlborough Mall, #310 433 Marlborough Way NE, Calgary, AB T2A SH5.
Edmonton Muttart Conservatory Seeks Emerging Artists Work is selected for monthly exhibitions. Preference given to, but not restricted to, subject matter related to nature, including landscapes,florals and the natural environment. Paintings, drawings, prints and small sculpture can be accom-
modated.Information:SeniorExtension Officer, Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton Parks and Recreation, PO Box 2359, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7; 428-3664.
Cameo's 7th Canadian Craft Sale
April 26-30,EdmontonConvention
Centre. Expanded show.Juried.Exhibitor fee includes: draped booth, electrical outlets, table, chairs, shopping bags, passes, exhibitors' lounge,
freeboothrelief.Information:
Cameo's Craft sales, 31110545 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton, AB T6E 6C6; 439-1130. Hands in Harmony first summer craft sale at West Edmonton Mall, August 4-7, 1989. Juried (submit four slides or prints). Early bird discount deadline January 7, 1989. Information: Basil or Annette Greenberg, 7612182 Street, Edmonton, AB T5T IY9; 4870714. The Works Summer visualarts festival in Edmonton. Visual artists all media, craftspeople, arts organizations invited to submit proposals for exhibitionsfinstallations. Send pro-ject description, slides/drawings, resume. Especially interested in work for temporary outdoor display. Deadline: December 1, 1988. Information: The Works, 616 10136 100 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J OPI.
Other centres
A Patch in Time August 31 to September 3, 1989, Banff. International quil-
ters conference seeks workshop instructors. Deadline: July 29, 1989 to send proposals, recent slides, resume to: Bonnie Murdoch, Leisure Learning Services, 3rd Floor, 930 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 01.4; 229-9408. Quilt as Art August 15 to September 24, 1989,Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. In conjunction with A Patch in Time. Entries must be original designs. Deadline: March I, 1989 for slides of completed work. Information:Bonnie Murdoch,Leisure Learning Services, 3rd Floor,930 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 014; 229-9408.
Other provinces
Shows List 1988 edition of the Shows
List of large and small craft fairs from
all over Ontario, $5 for Ontario Crafts
Council members, $5.25 for non-members (tax and postage included). Available from Ontario Crafts Council,346 Dundas Street, Toronto, ON MST IG5. Toronto Sculpture Garden Emphasizes site-specific work , pays artist fees and fabrication costs. Submissions accepted anytime,reviewed quarterly. Information: Toronto Sculpture Garden, PO Box 54, Station Q, Toronto, ON M4T 2L7; 416/485-9658. Salon des Metiers d'Art du Quebec December 2-18 craft show, Exposition Hall, Place Bonaventure, Montreal. In-
formation:Salondes Metiersd'Art du
Quebec Inc., 911 rue Jean-Talon est., Bureau 219, Montreal, PO H2R IVS; 514/270-7770. Pacific Perceptions Quilt Show- Quilt Canada 89 May23-27, 1989, UBC Students Union Building,party room #200, Vancouver, BC. Sponsored by the Canadian Quilters' Association
and the Fraser ValleyQuilters' Guild
with the co-operation of the UBC Faculty of Education, Department of Visual and Performing Arts. This competition offers five awards of excellence of $500each. Deadline: March 15, 1989 for slides. Information: Doreen Rennschmid, 12331 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V7A IX4. Designedfor Production, Made for Use Exhibitionon production craftsin Canada to travel in 1990. Proposed exhibition catalogue will assess craft marketing in Canada, and profile makers and their approach to designing/producing multiples of functional objects. Deadline: April 1, 1989. Information: Cartwright Gallery, 1411 CartwTightStreet, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7; 604/687-
Calls for entry
Other provinces Surfacing 89 High Touch March 13 to April 22, Museum for Textiles, Toron-
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS to. Juried exhibition by Surfacing, Tex-
tile Dyers & Printers Associationof Ontario. Three entries per person, $10 fee per entry plus $20 membership ($15 student). Deadline: January 12, 1989.Information: Jane Marshall Wild
705/324-5737;Judith Tinkl 705/437-
1478; Textile Dyers & Printers Association of Ontario, Box6828,Station A, Toronto, ON MSW IX6. Medallic Sculpture Magazine Seeking names of sculptors and/or bas-relief medallic artists interested in submitting works to juried exhibitionsin Canada and internationally. Also opportunity to publish photographs of work, information on technical processes they have discovered, etc in this international magazine. Information: Susan Murar, Canadian Editor, Box 142, Stratford, ON NSA 6S8; 519/2719333. Originals March 30 to April 2, Ottawa Civic Centre, Lansdown Park, Ottawa. A companion show to the Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale produced by In-
dustrialTrade and ConsumerShows.
Information: Originals, Tom Gamble, 47 Clarence Street, Suite 440, Ottawa, ON KIN 9K1; 613/232-5777.
The Makers Eye 1989 July 26-30, 1989.
10th anniversary craft fair at Harbourfront. Applications availablein December. Information:The Craft Studio at Harbourfront, 235 Queens Quay west, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8; 416/973-4679. Saskatoon Bi-annual Sculptural Symposium Twelve sculptors will be selected, mainly for on-site or sitespecific work. Deadline December 10. Information: Jean Marie Michaud, 828
6 Avenue N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2T2.
Other countries
HandweaversGuild of AmericaThe Handweavers Guild of America is seeking manuscripts for publications
in Shuttle, Spindle and Dye. Articles should deal with the author's field Of expertise and followthe writer's guidelines established by the
magazine.Manuscriptsshould be accompanied by high-quality 35 mm
slides, color or black and white,or a sample to be photographedin-house. Information: Patricia McClelland, HGA Rep. Atlantic Provinces,7 Lyngby Avenue, Dartmouth, NS B3A 3T5.
Shows and events
Calgary
November18-20Art Market ChristmasArt and Craft Sale, Calgary
Convention Centre. 120 exhibitions, $5
to $1,000items.Information:Art Market Productions, Marlene A.
Loney, PO Box 385, Banff, AB TOL
oco; 762-2345. November 29 to January 8 Alberta Open, a cross-section of current art being made in Alberta; and Christmas
Salon, exhibition by Muttart Gallery members. Muttart Art Gallery 1221 2nd Street SW, Calgary, AB TIT OWS; 266-2764. April 4-30, 1989 On Body Ornamentation, innovation, experimentation and exploration of body ornamentation.
Muttart Art Gallery, 12212nd Street
SW, Calgary, AB T2R OW5;266-2764.
Edmonton
November 10 to December 16 Under the Tree, 2nd annual ACC members exhibitionand sale. Presentedby the
Alberta Craft Counciland AlbertaCulture and Multiculturalism.Third
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Floor, Beaver House, 10158 103 Street,
Edmonton. Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
November26 and 27 Northern Alberta Wood Carvers Association Annual WoodcarvingShow and Sale, ME LaZerte Composite High School, 144
Avenue and 66 Street (just north of LondonderryShopping Centre). AO-
mission $1. Information 435-6939, 5362470 or 462-5023. November 19 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. opening of I*nation Market store,
a non-profit arts and recylcingorganization.Located in the basementof the WECAN building 10215 112 Street, Edmonton, AB TSK 1M7; 4261862.
June 5 to July 7, 1989 On Body Ornamentation, innovation, experimentation and exploration of body ornamentationat Beaver House, 3rd Floor, 10158 103 Street, Edmonton. Organized by the Muttart Art Gallery, brought to Edmonton by the Alberta
Craft Counciland Alberta Cultureand Multiculturalism.
Other centres
November18-20The Country Craft Fair, St. Albert Place, St. Albert. Free admission,demonstrationsand enter-
tainment. Friday 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.
November27 Leduc Christmas Craft Fair, Black Gold Recreation Centre, Leduc. Information: Leduc Parks and Recreation, 986-2261 ext. 134. November1-18Looking Series (photographs by instructor Brian Thompson). November 22 to December 9 Linda Gordon (gouaches and oil pastels) and Susan Dennison (silk -
jewelry, hangings, furniture). Decem-
ber 13-30Bums (paintings by Dale Beaven). January 3-21 Travels with Jesse (photographs and drawings by instructor Susan Tombs). continuedfrom previouspage Cultural Centre Exhibition, c/o Bob Dalton, Medicine Hat College, 299 continued on next page
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
College Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB TIA 3Y6; 529-3963.
To November30 Medrie Macphee/Susanna Heller, landscape painters;Robert McNealy: Sculpture. Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 6013 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB TIJ OH4; 327-8770. November19-20Fort Saskatch-ewan
Place, Toronto. Information: 21 GrenStreet, Toronto, ON M4Y IAI;
416/960-3680.
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HandworksSocietyChristmasCraft Sale, 9a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort SaskatchewanLegion.Information:Ann Lord 998-1361. November18-20and 25-27Christmas Arts and Craft Fairs, Old Court House, Red Deer. Information:346-
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November 10 to
December 16, 1988
To November21 Joane Cardinal Schubert,paintings by this Red Deer
Opening 11:30AM - 1:30 PM
born artist willbe on exhibitat the Old
November10, 1988
Court House Gallery, Red Deer.
Third Floor, Beaver House
birds by Vancouver architects. Decem-
ber 2 to January 1 FestiveTreasures Mingel:The People's Art of Japan. Cartwright Gallery, 1411 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver,
10158-103 Street
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November3 to December 4 Andrea Pillar: Installation December8-24 ProductionLimited, The Craft Gallery, Ontario Crafts Council, 346 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON MST IG5; 416\977-3551. November23-27Manitoba Christmas Craft Show,Winnipeg Convention Centre.Information:Ron Mark, Western Works, #200 62 Hargrave street, Winnipeg, MB R3C INI; 204/942-8580. To November27 6 X 6 X 6, national exhibition of small scale fine craft and Small Wonders, environmentsfor
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November 17-20Nova Scotia Designer
CraftsCouncilChristmasCraft Market, World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax. Information: NSDCC, PO Box3355South,.5516spring Garden Road, suite 302, Halifax; NS B3J 3J1; 902/423-3837. March 22-26 One of a Kind, Canadian Craft Showspring craft show and sale, Automotive Building, Exhibition
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Under the Tree
A Juried Exhibition and Sale of Fine Craft by members of the
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CALENDAR
Courses, seminars & conferences
Calgary
ACAExtension Courses The Alberta College of Art offers credit and non-
credit evening art classes in a variety of media including painting, drawing and three-dimensional design. Contact the Registrar's Office 284-7634. The Muttart Gallery Series The Mut-
tart Gallery offersa varietyof workshops.Information:12212 Street
SW, Calgary, AB T2R OW5; 266-2764.
Courses and Studio Rental For those interested in workingspace and/or instruction in ceramics contactthe City
of Calgary, Leisure Learning at 2446661 or 244-6562. Pottery Courses Ongoingworkshops offered at Culpepper Studio in Calgary. Ask about their free product seminars too. Culpepper 264-8191.
Pleasant Art Centre Visual art classes for all ages year round in addition to an open time pottery studio available to both monthly and hourlymembers. Information:NorthMountPleasant Art Centre, 523 27 Avenue NW, calgary, AB T2M 2H9; 289-5626.
Contours Embroiderers' Association
of Canada, Inc. 1989 seminar May 28 to June 2 hosted by the Calgary Guild of Needle and Fibre Arts at the University of Calgary. National and in-
ternationallyknowninstructors.
Registration starts January 15, 1989. Information send SASE Seminar 89,
Box 176, Station G, Calgary, AB T3A 2G2; 242-4983.
Edmonton
WECANCourses Edmonton's WECAN Society (Where Edmonton
Community Artists Network), 10215 112 Street, is offeringa number of drawing and painting courses. Informalion: WECAN, Box 11231,Edmonton, AB T5J 3K5; 438-6308. Drop-in workshops Imagination Market, a non-profit arts and recycling organization, offers workshops on
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Saturdays noon to 4 p.m. during November and December. Located at 10215 112 Street (WECAN building basement), Edmonton AB T5K 1M7, 426-1862. Faculty of Extension, University of Al-
berta ProfessionalDevelopmentin
Fine Arts: Making Art/Your Business, Fund raising Essentials, Teaching Art to Adults. Course information: Fine Arts, Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, 228 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G4; 432-3034. U Of A Extension Courses offered in art history, ceramics, design, drawing, painting, music, photography, printmaking, theatre, professional development. Communityart courses are also offered in many Alberta communities. Information: 432-3034 days or 432-3116 after 4:30 p.m.
Edmonton's Southwest Cultural
Centre Offers a broad range of programs in visual and performing arts, crafts and hobbies.Taught by qualified, experienced instructors. Information: 428-5252.
Edmonton Parks and Recreation Wide variety of visualarts courses offered throughout the city, for complete details write to: Edmonton Parks and Recreation, PO Box 2359, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7; 428-3559. Edmonton Public School Board A wide variety of visual arts and crafts courses. Edmonton Public Schools, Continuing Education 426-3280. Edmonton Weavers'Guild Spinning classes: Introduction to Spinning Il, Feb. 8 to March 2, Beginner level, $45; Spinning Novelty Yarns, January Il, 18 and
Jan 12-30,intermediate, $0, info call 464-7241or 434-2468.To register: Edmonton Weavers' Guild, 3920 116 Street, Edmonton, AB T6J IR4.
Other centres
Banff Centre - "Ihe IRighton Artist ColonyTwo visualarts studios are available for use as working retreats by professional artists for a maximum period of three months per year. Applicants must show evidence of sustained dedication and significant achievement. Successful candidates will be chosen by a panel comprised of facultyof the School of Fine Arts. For
furtherinformationyaite to the co-ordinator, Leighton Artist Colony,The Banff Centre, PO Box 1020, Banff, AB TOLOCOor call 762-6216. Applications may be made at any time. City of Red Deer Recreation and Culture Department Offers a wide variety Ofhands-on introductory arts opportunities for adults, teens and children. A complete list of programs is available from: Red Deer Recreation and Culture Dept. c/o City Hall, Box 5008, Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4. ne IÆighton Centre Offering a wide range of art and handicraft courses and workshops.Information:The Leighton Centre, Box 48, Midnapore, AB TOL IJO•,931-3636.
Parkland Potters Guild Offering classes in Stony Plain. Call Lori Topilk 962-4990, Cathy Ziehr 963-5103 or Carol Hartwell892-2318.
DevonianBotanicGardens Art and
craft programs offered. Call 987-3054.
25, intermediate, $33; info call 4647241 or 434-2468.Spinning Exotic Fibres, April 4, 11 and 18, introductory, $50, info call 436-1891.Weaving
classes: Intro to 4 Harness Loom Weaving Il, Feb. 6 to March 2, beginner, $70; Exploring Plain & Twill Weaves Il, April 3-27, beginner, 70; Exploring Overshot, Jan 12-30, intermediate, $50; Exploring Rug Weaving,
Continued on page 12
Awards/grants available to craftspeople Canada Council: Visiting Foreign Ar-
tists A Department of ExternalAffairs program administered by the Arts Awards Service of the Canada Council. This program is intended to help arts organizations support visits by distinguished foreign artists to teach creative or performing arts.
Deadline: December 15, 1988.Information:Arts Awards Service,The Canada Council, 99 Metcalfe Street, PO Box 1047, OTtawa, ON KIP 5V8.
University of Calgary Clay Society/AI-
berta Potters' Association Scholarship An award of $1,000 is available for full-time study in a post secondary ceramics program. Description and applications: U of C Clay Society, c/o Art Office, Art Park Bldg., University of Calgarycall Sharon Aaltonen 2564048or contact the APA through Margaret Sundstrom 255-8658.Deadline: March 31. Canada Council: Chalmers Fund for the Crafts March 1 and September I are the deadlines for applications for support for special projects, research and special workshops for the crafts in
Canada.Information:visualarts sec-
tion, Canada Council, 99 Metcalfe street, PO Box 1074, Ottawa, ON KIP 5V8; 416/237-3400. Goebel,Canada: Porcelain Sculpture Award Canadian sculptors are invited to compete internationally for this award. Awards totalling $25,000 are presented annually.Information:Marcel Brandstat, president Goebel Canada, 1200 Carnforth Road, Toronto, ON M4A 2K7. Canada Council Visual Arts Grants A and B deadlines: October I and April 1. Project Cost and Travel Grant deadlines: January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15. Information: 613/5984323. Collect calls accepted. Art Bank PurchaseProgram deadlines: November I and May I. Information: 613/5984359.
and performing arts) that seek to develop an original aesthetic approach and are intended for public presentation. Mailing date deadlines: January 15, May I, September 15. Information:
613/598-4339.
Commonwealth Scholarships The followingcountries offer Canadian citizens scholarships for study at the undergraduate or post-graduate level in the arts, as well as other disciplines: Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Uganda, United Kingdom. Information: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, Scholarship Administration Services, 151 Slater street, Ottawm ON KIP 5N1; 613/563-
ElizabethGreenshieldsFoundation
Supports art students seeking training in traditional means of artistic expressions, young artists (painting, drawing printmaking, sculpture) who have
demonstratedtechnicalcompetencein traditional means or artistic expression. Note: the charter precludes support to artists in abstract fields.
tablishedartists. The Commonwealth Institute would also like to hear from any artists willing to share their studios and work with award winners in this
way.Fellowshipscover cost of return airfares, accommodation, subsistence, and cost of mounting and exhibitionof the resulting work. Deadline: October I. Information:Arts Department,
Commonwealth Institute, Kensington High Street, London W8 6NQ England.
HenryMooreFoundationResidential
fellowships to sculptors under age 35 who have completed post-grad course in sculpture or have equivalent experience. Contact: Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, Peckham Road, London SES 8UF England; 01/703-
Candidates must be under 31, started/completed training in an established art school and/or demonstrated a commitment to make a lifetime career of art. Awards are for $8,000. Applications accepted throughout the year. Contact:Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, 1814Sherbrooke Street W, Montreal, PQ 1--13H IE4.
Pollock-KrasnerFoundationProvides
financial assistance to individual working artists in paint, sculpture or mixed media of "established" ability. Current
Board Happenings
age or geographic limitation. Grants
mcnted Wilhspecific long range goals in mind. (See Memo from the Presi-
profession/personalneeds are its main concern, rather than past debts. No are awarded periodicallythroughout the year, and size and length of the award are determined by the individualcircumstancesof the artist. Information:The Pollock-Krasner
Canada Council Explorations Program This program is designed to encourageprojects that venture into
Foundation Inc., PO Box 4957, New York, NY 10185. Five Fellowshipsin Art and Craft
Proposals for initial undertakings in any art field (including crafts, design
35 from Commonwealth countries. Worth up to 6,000 pounds each and
newterritories in the arts and culture.
tenable for up to nine months. Funded by the Commonwealth Foundation, and administered by the Commonwealth Institute. One of the aims of the project is to open up opportunities for younger artists to work with more es-
Open to artists and craftspeopleunder
frompage 3
dent for more details.)
My how time flies! Do you realize that 1990 will be the ACC's 10th anniversary?! Already, you say. Well we say that calls for a major celebration. We'll keep you posted.
That's all for now.
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Canadian
Crafts Council
meeting
report
by Debra Newberry
ACC representative Bobbi Hoffman and I, Debra Newberry, attended the Canadian Crafts Council meeting in Montreal, September 27 to October 2. The CCC board of directorsis made up of fournational and 10 provincialrepresentatives from Canadian craft councils. The CCC provides information on impor-
That afternoon, groups were set up to
copyright,status of the artist, etc. and plays a role in policy making on these issues. It plays an effectivelobbying role, which affectsthe qualityof our lives and reaches right into the way we practice our craft.
will play in dealing with this important
tant topics such as tax, free trade,
The meeting itself began with the CIRCUIT management and implementaLionmeetings. CIRCUIT is a data base computer networkwhich is to be set up among the CCC and the provincial craft councils to provide an exchange of information.The CCC has received a substantial grant from the Department of Communicationsfor the CIRCUIT project. To date, most of the program design is complete,with the preparation of the coding currently taking place. The next day of meetings, we toured several unique craft schools in Montreal including leather working, glass blowing, pottery and fabric design studios. The Quebec government contributed a portion of the funding for these schools and the City of Montreal donated old warehouses and
firehallsto housethe studios.These
were very exciting concepts. The craft industry scemcd to permeate every
aspect of life in Montreal. It was wonderful!
we also visited SOMART, the wholesale marketing arm OfMetiers d'ARt. SOMART has a showroom located in a building that has a whole floor dedicated to wholesale giftware. It provides an excellent opportunity for the craftspeople of Quebec.
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discuss the state of craft educationin individual provinces.It was the consensus that either because of fundingcuts or reduction of enrolment in programs, the craft departments of learning institutionsare being phased out. An education committee is being formedto establishthe role the CCC issue. ACC has put forth Director Linda Stanier's name as a candidate for this committee.
The whole experienceof the CCC meetingin Montreal was wonderful.It served to acquaint everyone with what is happening on the craft scene in every province.I realized there are
manysimilarconcernsand dreams.
We are all working towards the same
raise the ideals, and together we imageand the qualityof crafts in our society.
On Friday, we were involvedin a plenary session of Arts and the Cities. Arts
and the Citiesis a registered,non-
profit society which investigates and
promotes the developmentof arts policy in Canadian cities. It is believed that art enhances the qualityof life and thereforedrawspeopleto cities. Municipal governments should therefore provide the most support to these arts groups, but in fact they give the least. Arts and the Citiesbelieves municipalities should have greater financialinput to culture and this shouldbe based on their cultural policy.
Arts and the Cities is also working on a computer network that will provide
informationto indicatethe economic impactof culture.This information
will be used to support any lobbying
which is to be done on behalf of culture. This computer networkwill be completed by December 1988.I will be acting as the CCC representative at the Arts and the Cities meetingto be held in Edmonton in February 1989. That evening, we had the pleasure of visitingthe Bronfman Foundation of-
fices to viewtheir fabulouscraft collection.A banquetwasheld and this year's Bronfman Award was presented to Lutz Haufschild, a stained glass art-
Courses, seminars & conferences
continued from page 10
Strathcona County Recreation and Parks Offers visual arts programs at the Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre and the Clay Hut in Sherwood Park. For program information:2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 467-2211. OW9•,
Other provinces
Marketing ConferenceJanuary 13/14, 1989;International Creators, lecture/workshop series February and
March; Face to Face open house
weekend and exhibition March 18/19;
International Glass Arts SocietyCon-
ference April 27-30; Basketry Focus 89 September 15-17. Information: The Craft Studio at Harbourfront, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8; 416/973-4679.
Membersmaking a namefor themselves
Commissions
wholesale show participation
Stainedglass artist Brenda G. Malkinson of Edmontonhas severalrecent commissionsto her credit. Four Seasons, 86" by 56", Chapel, St. Therese Hospital, St. Paul, Alberta commissioned by the hospital. Chasm, 38" by 70", private home of Roy Leadbeater, Edmonton. Trinity, 3 (18" by 92"), St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Hardisty, Alberta. Pictured is Trinity made of
Southex Alberta Spring Gift Show February 5 to 8, 1989
European antique glass, lead and zinc.
NorthlandsAgriCom
Photographby the artist.
Edmonton, Alberta
Honorable mention
Jeweller David Olson, an ACC member who resides in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, has won an
Brenda Malkinson's stained glass commission at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Photograph by the artist.
honorablementionin the 10Annual
Lori Belyk is heading a committee
Guild of Knitting
organzingdetails.
Artisans show originals
To enter: submit product samples, packaging samples, wholesale price list along with suggested
TheGuild of KnittingArtisansannual fashion show featuring original design sweaters was an unqualified success,
retail prices.
the guild reports. Held at the Convention Centre in Edmontonon October 16, the show theme was Fall Knits.
awardedto Dianne Harwiche-Brown
for a black sweater with a colorful
horsemotif.Otherwinnersincluded:
Birgit Langhammer for innovative design and excellent technique; Sheila Macfie for her fair-isle traditional sweater;Alexae B. Caldwell for a colorfulmen's sweater.
ACC members interested in participating in a wholesale gift show on a cost-sharedbasis take note.
Once again,the craft councilwill be booking booths on behalf of its membership at the Southex Exhibition gift show.This was successfulIyattemptedat the fall show earlier this year. ACC member
CanadianJeweller Editor's Choice design competition. A photograph of his bracelet will appear in the November issue of Canadian Jeweller, along withthe other winners.
Results of the guilds Sweater Design Competitionwere also announced. Jane Zylstra won the $200grand prize for her sleek, shimmering, shawl-collared sweater coat. Second prize was
ACC plans
Deadline: information must be received at the
ACC office, #509 10136
An original sweater by Yoka Groenenoyk featured at the Guild of Knitting Artisans fashion show.
day of everymonth at the Southwest Cultural Centre, Edmonton,at 7:30 p.m.
100 Street, Edmonton,AB T5J OPI on or before December 19. Jurying: interested applicants will be notified by January 10, 1989.
For further information contact Lori Belyk at 4580789 or the ACC
428-1654.
office at
The Guild of Knitting Artisans hold regular meetings on the first Wednes-
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NOTICE:
Watch for details about a non-juried Alberta Craft Council members craft sale to run in conjunction with The Works in Edmonton during the summer of 1989. Chalmers spring 1988 grant results The Jean A. ChalmersFund for the Crafts administeredby the Canada CouncilVisual Arts Sectiongrants
money to craftspeople or non-profit crafts groups for projects geared towards the development or advance-
ment of craft in Canada.
Each year, up to $50,000is divided between twojuried competitions.Money is drawn from the income of a $500,000endowmentmade to the Canada Councilby Jean A. Chalmers of Toronto. The first of two juries for the current fiscalyear washeld this
past June with grants total-ling $20,050
havingbeen awarded.
Centre de formation et de consultation en metiers d'art Quebec City, Quebec.S2,500for researchand production of a reference document and introduction to the crafts, product of the event Impact 88. Joleen Gordon Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. $2,700 for research and reproductionof the MicmacIndian
cedar bag in the Hopps Collection of the Nova Scotia Museum. Harbourfront Toronto, Ontario. $3,000for the lecture and workshop
series InternationalCreators88. Linda HeinrichVictoria,British Columbia.$4,450for researchinclud-
ing photo-documentation on flax and linen from the perspectiveof handweavers and handspinners. Imagination Market Vancouver, British Columbia. $1,500 for publication of Ideas Book a guide on the recycling of materials for creative purposes. Robert Jekyll Toronto, Ontario. $1,900for research and writing costs of a book, Competitionand Commissions Guidelines to be produced and distributed through the ontario Crafts Council. Ontario Crafts Council Toronto, Ontario. $4,000 for jurying and publication cost of Craft Focus 3, a biannual slide competition of contem-
porary Canadian crafts.
ATTENTION:
Slide/Photo registry update
Current (no older than one year), good quality photographs, slides or Other visuals (i.e. printed brochures, promotional material) of your work, short biographiesand businesscards are required from all members. The ACC is expanding and re-organizing the slide/photo registry in order to better promote our members. This registry is used by shop owners, corporate gift purchasers, for personal shopping, by staff for organizing events/displays/exhibits, by craftshow organizers and by other craft organizations. It is hoped that use of this registry will be increased in the future, which is whyit is essential to haveparticipation from all members.Those memberswho have informationat the officearc incouragcdto keep it up to date. For more information contact Nancy St. Hilaire at the ACC office 428-1654.
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Artist colony continued from page 5 is between four and six weeks, although some people may only stay a
weekwhileotherstake advantageof the maximumthreemonthlimit. Geographically,one-thirdof the
people come from Alberta, one-third
fromelsewherein Canadaand onethird from other countries. Leighton Artist Colony "really promotes" the
idea of internationalartists at the facility, Mr. Barnes said, noting: That wayour Canadian artists don't haveto travel,we bring the world to them." The actualcost to utilize the studiosis $70 per day and artists are asked to help offset costs. 'We operate on an honor basis." Usually, people pay $20 per day, a more established artist may pay $40 per day while some people at the top of their field offer to pay the
full amount,the coordinator explained.
Applications are accepted year round. However,Mr. Barnes advisesthat applications for the visual arts, ceramic and photographic studios be made one year in advance. Applicants are chosen by a panel from the School of fine Art faculty.
For further informationcontact:Thom Barnes, Leighton Artist Colony coor-
dinator, BanffCentre School of Fine
Art, PO Box 1020, Banff, AB TOL oco; 762-6216.
Note: ThomDames is also an active
member of the ACC serving on the Cal-
garyretailstore committee.
Correction Apologiesto Jean Raines whose craft gallery was incorrectly named in the last issue of Alberta Craft. The store in Cochrane is called Windflower Gallery.
Donations requested
The Calgary Philharmoic Orhestra is seekingsupport for its Wonderlandof Light bazaar November 24-27 at the Round-Up Centre, Stampede Grounds.Bazaar item donations (valued up to $50) are being sought for the eventwhich attracts approximately 30,000people. In return for the donation, craftspeople would be given a charitable donation tax receipt, have
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