ALBERTA/ MAGAZINE July/August 1989 ISSN 0834-91ox
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Top Coverage 13 Reaching the 90s, part three
Alberta Craft Councll
#509 10136 100 Street
Edmonton,AB T5J OPI
ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT
by Keith Evans
It's been an interestingand challenging year for the ACC and a year of transition. The Olympics had been a driving, and perhaps a cohesive force serving to create a new awareness of the ACC. It provideda strong stimulus for membership and challenged the ACC to reach new standards and objectives. However, it was a singular focus with a definite time frame and favoured selected members. When it ended, there was a gap - the focus was gone. A couple of things followed: membership dropped mar%edly(25 per cent) and a numberof board members chose not to seek additionalterms, perhaps because of burnoutresulting from the tremendous effort the Olympic exercise took. We began this term with seven new
board memberswhichwas a 58 per
cent turnover and created interesting
challenges. The loss of continuity was of some concern, but in retrospect it was countered by new ideas and perspectives. The tumover has been refreshing and stimulating.
There is a cost, of course, for it
takes time for a new board to find its footing, but I believe this board has done that and now has a good sense of focus and commitment.
In recognizing the need for a new focus, the board began workon a
number of issues that I believe will bear fruit for the ACC.
MARKETING
This has been, and will continue to be, a strong thrust for the ACC. In addition to the traditional offerings, this
past year has seen a marked increase and interest in the wholesale marketplace, with involvement in shows like Southex. This market
niche has tremendous potential in returns for the craftsperson. A number of proposals to the corporate sector have been made for art acquisition programs, installations and corporate gifting which we hope will open new opportunitiesfor members. The retail marketing question still remains. The ACC has not lost sight of the concept of having its own retail outlet. A number of unresolved issues remain, such as defining what role(s) ACC should play in this area, where and how to best serve and involve the membership. We all regret the closure of the Calgary store, but are aware of the lessons learned. When we do settle the retail question, we want to have some assurance of success.
EXHIBITIONS
Under Ross Bradley's tutelagethere has been an increased emphasis on exhibiting opportunities, not only for
the membership,but bringingin exhibitions from outside the province.
You, as members, have expressed an interest in the ACC mounting a major, juried exhibition similar to
Handspirits, and work is now in progress on such an exhibition as part of the ACC's 10th anniversary plans.
PROFILE AND PROMOTION
It is vital to the future that when people think of craft, it will be
synonymous with the ACC, not just in Alberta, but beyond our borders. Thus a variety of activities focused in this direction, from representation at conferences (11 this past year) to meetings with various organizations and agencies, visiting member organizations and attendingmembers' "hibition openings. It has also included appearances on TV talk
ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCILCONTACTS President Keith Evans, MD of Sturgeon wce-presldent Carol Campbell, Calgary Secretary Ross Bradley, Edrmnton Treasurer Mavis Legg, Edrnonton
Dlrectors
Thom Barnes, Calgary
Martha Campiou, Edrnonton Dianne Finch, MedicineHat
Carmen Haakstad, Grande Prairie Tony Mandamin, Edmonton Debra Newberry, Edmonton Allan Sheppard, Shenyood Park Linda Stanier, Lacombe
ACCoffice
#509 10136100 Street Edmonton,AB T5J OP Phone 428-1654 Executive Director Bobbi Hoffman Editor Jean Coulton
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
September/October - August 18; November/December October 18; January/February December 1.
Suggestions, ideas and criticisms
are welcome so please send them to the ACC office for consideration. We also welcome letters to the editor, but reserve the right to edit for grammar, taste and length. Anonyrmus letters will not be published.
PLEASE NOTE: The Albertacraft
Council marketing tags are now $10 per 100, $1.20 postage. Member profile cards have gone up in cost, please call the office for prices.
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Alberta craft
Defining art in public places and how its perception has changed
Public art - the typical large, outdoor sculpture version - is often viewed as dull, boring and bad, but public art and its image is changing says Helen Collinson, Universityof Alberta, Faculty of Art curator.
Some people questionwhether
utilitarian items are art. "I'm quite able to accept that... for me it is a question of finding aesthetic value in
a piece," she said.
Public acceptance of art is another aspect which has to be considered.
To make her point, Ms. Collinson showed slides of public art in different sizes and media, including whimsical, utilitarianand more serious works to members of the Alberta Craft Council at the annual general meetingin Red Deer, June 3. "My concept of art in public places may be quite different than yours," she said, and then proceeded to give a workingdefinition. Public art is accessible to the public, often locatedoutdoorsand is not privately owned or controlled. Art
seen outside a commercial gallery which is meant to be seen by the public is often viewed as public, but it is not - it is privately owned. Public art gifted or partly funded by the public is therefore a community responsibility and under community control. This community involvement affects public art, including its concept, Ms. Collinson noted. The art often supports community values.
The thirdaspect of public art is a sense of permanence, althoughthis characteristicdoesn't always exist today. For example, murals on public buildings intendedfor demolitionare public art. When competingfor public art commissions, "l urge you as craftspeopleto think as broadly as might be appropriate,"Ms. Collinson said.
Not all public art is large. For example, she showed a self-watering
July/August 1989 Alberta Craft
planter (i.e. a drain pipe and plants) and a birdhousewhich was a replica of a historicbuilding.(These examples of art in public places and most others shown at the meeting were from Seattle, a community which has a public art policy.) As a challenge to potters, Ms. Collinson presented a six foot high, 1,OOO poundwhimsical, multi-animalsculpture. A manhole cover cast from a carved nativedesign was another example of a craft-based public art work,
Public art competitions This is an excellentguide for sponsors, administrators,jurors and ar-
tists on the various ways to
organize a public art competition. The information is applicable to small and large groups in any province.To receive a free copy send a SASE to: Art Allocation Committee, City of Halifax, PO Box
1749, Halifax, NS B3J 3A5;
902/421-6536.Some copies also available at the Alberta Craft Coun-
cil office.
In Seattle, brass footprintsrepresenting dance steps were installed in sidewalks and it caused "quite a row" when first presented, but now "people love it." Of course there are other examples of public art which have and continue to cause public outcry. For a lot of public art projects, time, effort and money is spent on public relations so people are ready for a work and don't "freak out." It is also important for artists to remember
that rather than changing their art to
please the community, they need to present it so the community grows with the artists," Ms. Collinson advised.
As for securing rmre public art, she said: "Dont ever forget the political will is rmst important. If they (politicians) want it to politically happen, it will. If not, it's (public art) the first thing to be chopped."
In Seattle, there is a one per cent public art policy whereby one per cent of the cost of public buildings rrust be spent on public art. The University of Alberta did have a sirfilar policy, but it has been chopped in the last few years, Ms. Collinson said. A public art policy is
being talked aboutby several Ed-
rrmon city council members. Meanwhile, Calgary is the only municipality in Alberta with a public art policy. It allows some concessions to builders who incorporate public art into their projects.
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Craft retailing can be a thorny business
The three biggest thorns in a craft retailer's hide are consistency in supply, qualityand pricingsays VIC Ledsham, owner of IML Gallery Ed-
bulk orders and visibility. You may make different profits on the same item at differenttimes, but your reputation as a professional artisan will be respected.
As the owner of a craft outlet, Mr.
For those craftspeople who consign their work, gag at the commission (usually 40 per cent) and ask "How much do I make, where do I make a profit?", Mr. Ledsham pointed out that galleries have expenses too.
monton.
Ledsham broughta different
perspective on marketing to Alberta
Craft Council members attending the annual general meeting in Red Deer, June 3.
Consistent supply is essential, because sales are continuous year round.Therefore, a potterwho only pots once a year wouldnt be able to replace or add to stock throughout the ybar. "Quality sells, inferior quality is not acceptable," he noted. Care and attentionhave to be given to detail.
But by far the biggest thorn in Mr. Ledsham's hide is price consistency. Craftspeople, who place items in his store to sell for $35, for example, should not sell that same item at a craft fair for $20. They are doing a dissen'ice not only to the craft retailer but to themselves.
"This is the biggest, back stabbing, throat cutting thing a craftsperson/artist can do against the retailer," he said. And 'the number of times this has happened in the past (to IML Gallery) is absolutely unbelievable."
Customers are very disceming and they notice inconsistency in prices. What'S worse, customers believe "I'm marking up, rippingoff the craftspeople," he noted. Those customers don't come back again and Mr. Ledsham won't buy from the
craftsperson again.
His advice on pricing for the artisan is to keep the retail price consistent. If you sell throughwholesale trade shows as well, sell at half your retail price - your profit will be made in
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For the past three years, the average operational costs at IML Gallery, based on a percentage of gross sales, have been as follows: (Note that only 40 per cent of gross goes to the gallery on commission sales.) rent
office expenses advertising utilities
insurance salariesmenefits
shop lifting/breakage credit card charges
5%
4% 4% 2% 6% 1% 2-4%
Taking those costs into account, the
gallery is only making $4,000 to
$6,000 for every $100,000 in sales if everything were sold on commission. Of course in reality, IML Gallery does buy some items wholesale and makes an additional 10 per cent, the owner pointed out for those feeling sorry for him.
As a craftspersonselling to a retail
though a major contributor may get slightly more. Guarantees - the gallery insures the stock and pays the craftsperson for goods damaged or stolen from the shop. Prompt payment. "I try to deal with contributors the
way I would like to be treated," Mr. Ledsham said, and recommended craftspeople do the same.
Mr.Ledsham and Irene, his wife,
have been in the craft retail business for the past 13 years either as buyers or sellers. "It took 13 years to get to this point, with more ex-
perience I could have done it in 12 years," he joked.
IML Gallery is a member of the Alberta Craft Council.
outlet there are things you can expect and which retailers like IML Gallery try their best to provide.
Decent display- whileyou may not always get a prime location, IML Gallery rotates stock and ties to be fair to all of the 200 craftspeople it represents. Prorr10tion- once again IML tries to give fair representationwhether you are a minor or major contributor, al-
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draws better crowd this year The Alberta Craft Council annual
general meetingin Red Deer June 3 attracted24 members including representation from three member associations.
Attendancewas vastly improved over the previous year and ACC
President Keith Evans said: "It's vital to have you (he members) here because today ycu represent all the craftspeopleir Alberta. I'm charging you with that respons'bility. n
Normally, election of directors is held at the meeting, but this year due to the limited number of nominations the positions were filled by acclamation. The only new face on the board is Thom Bames of Calgary. Directors' whose terms had expired and ran again were: Ross Bradley, Keith Evans, Mavis Legg and Debra Newberry. Reports from directors included information on a five-year plan being formulatedand ACC's 10th anniversary celebrationplans. A major, juried exhibition, Cham-
pagne Breakfast,is planned (see details page 6) to open in conjunc-
tion with the Canadian Crafts Council annual general meeting in
Calgary in September 1990.The
other Westem provinces have also committed to import exhibitions for the ACC 10th anniversary. Corporatefunding to underwritecosts is
July/August 1989 Alberta Craft
Pictured on the steps of the Old Court House In Red Deer are the Alberta Craft Council members, directors and staff who attended the annual general meeting June 3. being sought and the ACC is hoping to have the province declare a provincial craft week or month.
of directors met with the member as-
Members having questions about the ACC's plans were told the five-
Followingthe meeting, guest speakers Helen Collinson and Vic Ledsham addressed the members (see pages 3 and 4). A tourof Red Deer College's permanent art collection was held following the guest speakers.
year plan is scheduled to be in place
for 1990. Member participation in formulatingthe plan will be sought in the upcoming year (note president's report on page 2).
sociation representatives to hear their concems.
ACC by-law revisionwas also addressed at the meeting. Member John Morelspecifically questioned the by-law which designates the
number of members (four) required for a quorumat an annual general meeting. By-laws were established when the ACC was formed and directors agreed there was a need to review. Prior to the meeting itself, the board
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Connections and Alternatives - international ceramic seminar May 26-28 Alberta College of Art, Calgary
The importance of networks, both local and international,methodsto increase production and other opportunities to gain exposure were examined at this international ceramic seminar attended by 225 people. Randy Turk, Art Museum director, Arizona State University,was the keynote speaker. In addition,there were another 13 people who gave lectures, demonstrationsor headed panel discussions at the bi-annual conference. The first day of the seminar included bus tours to galleries which hosted clay exhibitions (25 in all as well as 22 windowdisplays in retail outlets). The seminar was a boon for Calgary
galleries because it generated a lot of sales.
The previous evening there were three gallery exhibitionopenings (unfortunately for the galleries it was the same night the Flames won the Stanley Cup). One of the openings,
in particular, gave a good overiew of Canadian ceramics. A Breath of Canadian Life featured works by artists of the Galerie Franklin Silverstone from Montreal.
Topics and dernonstrations at the seminar were so varied that there was something for everyone - techniques, marketing, exhibiting, collecting as well as many good stories
and shared experiences.
This sennar was extremelywell planned and executed. It provided a valuable forum for idea exchange
and social interaction. Because of the geography of this country, many of us spend time working alone; this seminar provided a window for the clay comrrwnity to view the larger scene - national and international.
Sponsored by the Calgary Leisure Learning Centre, the seminarwas in large partorganized by Evelyn Grant, ceramics supervisor.Without her hard work and dedication this conference would not exist. The Canadian clay communitycan be ex-
Champagne Breakfast
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Alberta Craft Council in 1990 There will be a major juried exhibition of Albertan craft organized to travel nationally and hopefully internationally.The exhibition will open in conjunction with the Canadian Crafts Council annual general meeting in Calgary, September 1990.
Calls for entry willbe out in early fall The time to start working is now Dates to keep in mind:
• Call for entries - September 1989
• Deadline for slides - February 2, 1990
tremely proud of this effort, my hat goes off to Evelyn. Submitted
by ACC
dlrector Linda
Stanler who attended the semlnar.
Chalmers Cultural Centre now open The Chalmers Cultural Centre in Ottawa, which is the new home for the Canadian Crafts Council and three other arts groups officially opened in May.
Attending the opening ceremonies was ACC executive director Bobbi Hoffman (who happened to be in Ottawa at the time). ACC past presi-
dent Les Manningwas also among
the invited guests for the gala event. Construction of the centre was made possible through a $1 million donationby M. Joan Chalmers. Ms. Chalmers offered the donation in 1985 on the condition that it be matched by the federal government. After several years of negotiating, the Federal Department of Communications agreed to provide matching funds for the creation of the centre which also houses the Canadian Artists Representation,
the Canadian MusicCoundl and the Canadian Conference of the Arts.
Ms. Chalmers has been activelyin-
volved in the development of cultural
organizations.She has been a director of the Ontario, Canadian and WorldCrafts Councils, the Canadian Conference of the Arts, the Glenn Gould Foundation, Young People's Theatre, and the Arts and the Cities. In 1987, she was appointed a member of the Order of Canada.
Deadline for work pre-juried from slides - March 16, 1990
Exhibition opening - September 29, 1990
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July/August 1989 Alberta Craft
Calls for entry
CALENDAR
Calgary
Expressions In Wood September8-30, 10th Sreet Gallery, Calgary. Exhibition hosted by tie Southern Alberta Woodworkers'Sodey. Dea& line: July 15. Information: SAWS. 1709 2 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2N OG3;270-3195 or 243-7672. Artlsts/Artlsans Handspirits. a co-operative gallery, seeks finely crafted. original work Shop features work from tie hands of Canadian artists in fibre, wood, glass, ceramic and paper. Selection process guarantees maintenance of finest qualiy. Resume requested. Informa-
tion: Handspirits,14104 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R OY2; 263-HAND.
WECAN Proposals Where EdmontonCommunity Arists Network is acæpting proposals for exhibitions. Harcourt House Gallery (1.400 sq ft.) rental fee $200 (no commission taken).
Information:WECAN. Harcourt House, 10215 112 Street, E&nonton: 426-4180.
Foyer Gallery, EdmontonCentennial Library is acæpting submissions for solo or group exhibi60ns. Informaion: Community Programmes, EdrnontonPublic Library 423-2331 ext 246. Teach«s Wanted The E&nonton Needlecraft Guild is zlfing for people with a flairfor aeaivity
b teach at fibre Potpourri,June 1-3. 1990 at
Olds College. Please submit proposals for one
Wholesale gift show. Information: #1907 801 6
or day classes E: Mrs. E. Rolf, E&nonton Needlecraft Guild, Box 8232, Postal Sntion F, Edmonton,AB T6E 4P1. Cameo's 10th Christnas Craft Sale December
Art Market Third annual Christ-nas art and craft
Ca'meo's Craft Sales, #311, 10545 Sas-
Calgary InternationalGift Show July 30 to
August 2. Round-Up Centre, Calgary.
AvenueSW, Calgary,AB T2P 3W2; 262-0053.
sale, November 17-19, Calgary Convenion Centre. Deadline:processingwill begin March 1 and continue until space is filled. Information:
Art %rket Productions,MarleneA Loney. PO Box 385, Banff. AB TOL OCO; 762-2345. Festival of Crafts December 1-3 Third Annual Craft Sale, Roundup Centre, Calgary. Juried. ln-
formation: Pauline Biswanger, 192 Hawkview
ManorCircle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 3A2; 2276. Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society Exhlbltlon fall 1989.
to anyone liGng and
workingin WesternCanada. %jor mm-
ponent of submissions must be wood. Dead-
line: July 15. Information:SAWS. 1709A2nd AvenueNW,Calgary AB T2N
Edmonton
Junior League Christmas Fair, (>tober 14
and 15, Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton. Deadline: July 15 includng $60 &posit. Information:
Mary Winton, Junior League of Edmonton ChristmasFair, 10447 86 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 2M4; 489-8986(Mary)or (Kim).
MuttartConservatory Seeks Emerging Artlst8 Monthly exhibitions. Preference gi','en
but not restricted to subject matter related to na-
ture, including landscapes, florals and the natural environment. Paintings. drawings. prints. small sculpture can be acmmmo&ted. Information:Senior Extension Officer. Conservatory.EdrnontonParks & ReQation, PO Box 2359, Edmonbn, AB T5J 2R7; 428Hands In Harmony First summer craft sale at West Edmonton Mall, August 4-7, 1989. Juried. Information: Basil or Annette Greenberg, 7612
182 street, Edmonton.AB T5T IY9; 487-0714. Hands In Harmony Second annualChristrnas Qft show. November22-26, Commonwealth SädUm. Early bird deadline:July 1. Information: Basil or Annette Greenberg, 7612 182 street, E&nonton,AB T5T IY9; 487-0714.
July/August 1989 Alberta Craft
2 to 10, Edmonton Convention Cenn
Contact:
katchewan Drive, Edmonton,AB T6E 6C6; 4391130
Other centres
Timberline Gallery Cochrane will be moving to bigger and better quarters by October. We are
Other provinces
Toronto Sculpture Garden Emphasizessitework. Pays artist fees and fabrication costs. Submissions accepted anytime and reviewed quarterly. Information: Toronto Sculp-
ture Gar&n. PO Box 54, Station Q Toronto,ON
M4T 2L7; 416/485-9658.
QulltShIne 89 October 19-22, Victoria. Informaion: Victoria Quilters' Guild, PO Box 6453, Stn
C, Victoria.BC vap 5M4;604/477-9957 Dot
Stutter.
Kaslo-on-the-Lake Summer School of Arts
This fast growing internationalsummer school alls for proposals from visual and performing artists wishing to present workshops August 12-
25. Information:Trade Wtnds, Langham Gal-
lenes, Box 1000, Kasio, BC VOG IMO;
604/353-2661.
Wintergreen89 November 24-26 Sase katchewan Centre of the Arts. Regina. Informa-
tion: Saskatchewan Craft Council, 1231 Idylwyld Drive N. Saskatoon, SK S7L IAI; 306/653-3616. Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale December 7-17, Ottawa Civic Cerfre, LandsdownePark, Ot-
wel@ming submissions (either südes or prints)
tawa. annual sale produced by Industrial Tra& and Commerce Shows Inc. Applications
Canadan arisans. Information: Ttmberfine Gal-
Gamble, 47 Clarence Street, Suite 440, Ottawa,
ot high quality, contemporarycrafts by
lery, Box 354, Cochrane, AB TOL OWOor call Andrea932-2948. Festival of the Arts Juried art and sale No•amber 19, Glen Allan Complex. Sher,yood Park Chil&en's area (non-juried) all
craft must be created by the child alone. For
more information call Strathcona County Recreation, Parks and Culture 467-2211. Affordable Fine Art Gift Sale November 23 to
January 8, Oppertshauser House. Stony Plain. Deadline: September 1. Submit: 3-6 slides (to be retained), priæ range of work (must be $150 or Jess), biography, artist statement (50 words
max.), name and phonenumber.Information: Jenny Woods. curator. Multicultural Heritage Centre, Box 980, stony Plain. 9632777. Agrl-Trade Craft Fair November11-12 at Grand Ball Room. Blad< Knight Inn. Red Deer to held in conjunctionwith the Agri-Trade Show. Information:Red Deer Ctwnber of Com-
merce 347-4491 (days). Dianne Caron 3476605 or Leslie Marchant342-2674 (evenings). Tables and draped boohs (62) availablefor $100. 11th Annual Lethbrldge Reglonal Arts & Crafts Sato December 2 and 3. Informaton: Craftssale. Box 1063. Lethbridge.AB TIJ 4A2 or pick up info at Southem Alberta Art Gallery.
601 3 AvenueS.. Lethbridge;327-8770.
now available. Information: OCCS, Tom ON KIN SKI : 613/232-5777.
Atlantic Christmas Fair 89 November 2-5, Exhibition Park, Halifax. Information: Atlantic
Promotions Co., 327 Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth,NS B2Y IN7; 902/463-2561. 4th Annual International Exhlbltlon of Mlnla-
ture Art $7,000 in prizes in 10 categories. Deadine: July 22. Information:Del Bello Gallery, 363 QJeen Street W, Toronto,ON M5H 2A4; 416/593-0884. Clrcl• Craft Christmas Market 16th annual show and sale of fine art and craft, November
8-12, Vanæuver Tra& and Convention Centre.
Information:Circle Craft Christmas Market, 1386 CartwrightStreet, Vanmuver, BC V6H 3R8; 604/684-2422. Virtu V: Forum & Function 5th annual Canadian juried & sign mmpetition for fumiture
and acæssories created for resi&ntial use. Eligible are original products designed and/or manufætured in 1988/89 by Canadian resi&nts Canadan citizens living abroad. Infor-
mation: Forum & Function, Directions in Canadian Design, Box 584, Stn. C, Toronto,ON 3R9; 416/588-5229. Sundog Handcraft Falre Deæmber 2 & 3, Sas-
August 15. Informabon:SunArt So-dey, Box 7138, Saskatoon. SK S7K 4J 1 Ellen Richardson 306/664-3618(ewnings) or show secretary Lorna 306/249-0838(&ys).
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Calls for entry
CALENDAR
Other provinces Nova Scotla Designer Crafts Council Summer Craft Market August 18-20, Technical University of Nova Scotia. Information:NSDCC,
Box 3355 South, Halifax, NS B3J 3J1 ; 902/4233837.
Nova Scotla Designer Crafts Council
Shows and events Calgary
July 26 to August 16 MarthaHenry,blown glass (ACC member).September 13-29 Jeff deBoer, metalsmith (ACC member). November
22 to December 7 E. Ross Bradley,Tom Bissett (ACC members) December 13 to January
3 Sarabeth Carnat (ACC member). Exhibits of
Christmas Craft Market November 16-18, World Trade and Convention Centre. Informaion: NSDCC. Box 3355 south, Halifax,NS B3J
other work on a rotating basis. Gulf Canada Gal-
Salon des Metlers d'Art du Quebec Craft Show Deæmber 1 to 17, Exposition Hall, Plaæ Bonaventure, Morfreal. Information:Salon Metiersd'Art du Quebec, 911 rue Jean-Talon est, #219, Montreal,pa H2R IV5; 514/2707770.
show; July 17 to August 5 Native Art by Herb Daniels. Steeple ArtworksArtists Society, 142 10 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N IV3; 283-9500. Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3J1 ; 902/423-3837.
Other countries
Jewels Of the Nineties Christ Juweliere and Uh rmacher - in cooperation with the Gesllschaft fur Goldschmie±kunst - is organizing an inter-
national jewelry mmpetitjon/travelling exhibition for its 125&1 anniversary. Domestic and foreign craftspeople invited to submit jewelry re-
lated to the body which emphasizes the classi-
cal sense of design While showing forms and ideas of the future. All pieces will be insured; five
cash prizes at DM 4000 (approx$2,150 US); exhibition catalogue. Deadline: August 14. lnformation: Gesellschaft fur Goldschmie&kunst e. V., Deutsdles Goldschmiedehaus, Altstadter
Markt6, D-6450 Hanau, Deutsdlland.
Upholstery Weaving Competltlon Carnegie Fabrics and he American Craft Council are sponsoring a nationaljuried competitionof original textile designs for commercial upholstery. Five winners and cash awards ($750 to $3,000). Deadline: August 1. Information: The American Handweavers Competition,
c/o Carnegie Fabrics Inc., InternationalDesign
Center,3030 ThomsonAve, Spaæ 530, Long Island, NY 11101;212/645-8808. Fabric Gardens Expo 90 (Japan) Quiltswith the theme of Gardens and Greenery are sought for this juried international exhibit. Sponsored by Asahi Shimbun, with support from the Mini-
stry of Foreign Culture of Japan, tie Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan, Takashimaya Depart-
ment Stores and Shiseido. Slide deadline: November 20, Information:Jean M. Andrews, Fabric Gardens c/o Dairy Barn CulturalArts Centre, Box 747, Athens, OH 45701; 614/5924981.
lery, 401 9 Avenue SW, Calgary; 233-4000 Mondayto Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To July 15 The Stampede,an all-member
September 8-30 Expressions in Wood, Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society exhibiion, 10th Street Gallery, 328-10 Street NW, Cal-
gary. Information:SAWS, 1709 A 2 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T2N OG3: 270-3195 or 243-7672.
July 21 to August 31 Second Impressions: recent acquisitions of the Alberta Art Foundation. Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts, #800 Macleod Trail SE. Calgary.
To July 22 Folk Sculpture:West. July 25 to August 26 Works by: Vera Green Wood. Rick
Sealock,• Printed By/Prints By: Ken Webb. Mut-
tart Art Gallery, 1221 2 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R OW5; 266-2764.
Other centres
July 22 and 23 Craft fair in conjunctionwithhe
Westerner Exhibition at the Grand Ball Room,
Blad« Knight Inn, Red Deer. Information:Red Deer Chamber of Commerce 347-4491(days),
Dianne Caron 347-6605 or Leslie Marchant 342-2674 (evenings). November 11 and 12 Craft fair in conjunction with he Agri-Tra± Show at Grand Ball Room, Black Knight Inn, Red Deer. Information:
Red Deer Chamber of Commerce 347-4491 (days), Dianne Caron 347-6605 or Leslie Mar-
mixed media.August 3-28 Ruth Daynes,
watercolor; Kay Lehman, pastel; Patricia Prince, porcelain; Shirley Stewart, mixed medla.August 31 to September 25 Phyllis M. Palmer,acrylic; Rod Leadbeater,bronze.September 28 to October 23 Wanda Cracknel, Franziska Jacobsen, Bobbi Reiling - sculptural contrasts in Clay. Oppertshauser House, 5411 51 Street, stony Plain, AB TOE 2G0; 963-2777.
July 11 to August Chester Lee (paint-
ings/drawings) and Rose Misanchuk, deco ceramicpieces; September 5 to 23 Medicine Hat Print Show: October 3 to 21 Medicine Hat
College - Visual Communications and Drama Instructors;October 23 to November 11 Raku
Show; November12 to December 1 Deborah Forbes/ Val Cullen (painters). Cultural Centre,
MedicineHat College, 299 College Drive SE, MedicineHat AB TIA 3Y6: 529-3963.
Other provinces
July 5 to August 6x6x6 (National travelling ex-
hibitionof small-scale craft arranged by the Carwvright Gallery, Vancouver) Swift Current NationalExhibitionCentre, R.C. Dahl Centre, 411 HerbertStreet E, Swift Current,SK S9H 1M5; 306/778-2736.October 16-31 Dawson Creek Art Gallery,#101 816 Alaska Avenue. Dawsoncreek, BC VIG 4T6; 604/782-2601. November 8 to December 4 West Kootenay National Exhibition Centre, RRI , Site 2, Comp. 10, Castlegar, BC VIN 3H7; 604/365-3337. July 26-30 10thAnniversaryHarbourfrontFestival of Craft & Design (formerlyThe Maker's Eye). Information:The Craft Studio at Harbourfront,235 Queens Q.Jay West, Toronto,ON
M5J 2G8; 416/973-4679. To September 3 Tradtion and Transition - an
exhibition examining craft collections in Ontario;
September 6 to October 15 Qltario Crafts 89 - a juried exhibition of Q-ttario craft; October 18
July 22 and 23 9th Annual Sylvan Lake
to December 3 InteriorMotives - featuring textiles produced for ±mestic or business interiors; December 6-31 The Holiday Collection -
Community Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and 2nd
The Craft Gallery, Ontario Crafts Council, 35
chant 342-2674 (evenings).
Heritage Handcraft Society Fair (Sylvan Lake
Annual Children's Festival (Lions Park, 11 .am.
items chosen for holiday gift giving. Information:
McCaul street, Toronto,ON M5T 1VT, 426/977-
to 5 p.m.). Top quality, juried work by artists from
3551. July 14-16 Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival,
chil&en's festival - Gwen at 887-5809.
August 15 to September 24 The Quilt as Art
demonstrations. Information: Susan Robertson,Box 400, Outlook SK SOL 2N0;
international quilters conference, Banff. Exhibit
to 4 p.m.
British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Information:craft fair - Mary at 887-5646; an exhibition in conjunction with Patch in Time,
at Whyte Museum of the Canadan Rockies. ln-
formation: Bonnie Murchch, Leisure Learning Services, 3rd Floor 930 13 Avenue SW, Calgary,
AB T2R OL4; 229-940B.
September 7-25 6x6x6, 4th annual national exhibitjon of small scale fine crafts organized by
the Caruright Gallery, Vancouver. Prairie Gallory, 10209 99 street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2H3; 532-8111.
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To July 31 Canadian Federation Of Artists,
Battleford.Includes craft market, exhibition and
306/867-8921 Tues, wed, and Thurs from 1
November 24-26 Wintergreen 89, Regina. lnformation:Terry Schwalm, Executive Director,
Saskatchewan Craft Council, 1231 Idylwyld
Drive,N, Saskatoon,SK S7L IAI; 306/653-
3616.
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July/August 1989 Alberta Craft
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Shows and events August 12 to September7 Games People Joue, mixedmeda
exhibition organized by the Saskatchewan Craft
Council at the Saskatchewan Craft Gallery, 1231 IdylwyldDrive N, Saskatoon, SK S7L
IAI; 306/653-3616.
To September 17 Out of the Sha±:
Courses, seminars and conferences Banff Centre The Leighton Artist Colony Two
Calgary
Other provinces Play/Les Jeux Auxquels
CALENDAR
24 spirited
new designs in Pacific Coast hemlock; Septem-
ber 25 to November 5 of Magic: Grand Prix des Metiers D'Art - Banque Laurentjenne
du Canada; November 16 to January 1 Personal Geography/lnterior Mythology (Metal Arts Guild) atfre Cartwright Gallery, 1411 Cartwright
Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC.
September 16 and 17 Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery Groundbreaking Event, a sale of
donated works from Canadian arists in St Jacobs (Riverworks). Information Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Box 334, Waterloo,ON N2J 4A4. August 18 to 20 Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council Summer Craft Market, Technical
University of Nova Soctia. Halifax. Information:
NSDCC, Box 3355 South,Halifax,NS B3J 3J1; 902/423-3837.
16 to 18 Nova Scotia Designer
Crafts Council ChristmasCraft Market,World
Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax. Informa-
tion:NSDCC, Box 3355 soutl, Halifax,NS B3J
3J1 ; 902423-3837. December 1 to 17 Salon des Metiers d'Art du
Quebec Craft Show, Exposition Hall, Place Bonaventure, Montreal. Information: Salon
visual arts studios are available for use as work-
The MuttartGallery Series The MuttartGallery
offers a variey of workshops. Information: 1221
2 Street SW, Calgary,AB T2R OW5;266-2764. Courses and Studio Rental For those interested in working spaæ and/or instruction in ceramics contact tie CiY of Calgary, Leisure Learning at 244-6661 or 244-6562. Pottery Courses &lgoing workshopsoffered at Culpepper Studio in Calgary. Ask about heir free product seminars too. Culpepper 2648191. Pleasant Art Centre MsuaJ art classes for all ages year round in a±ition to an open time pottery studio available to both monthly and hourly members. Information: North Mount Pleasant
Art Centre, 523 27 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T2M 2H9; 289-5626.
Edmonton
WECAN Courses Edmonton•sWECAN
Society (Where Edmonton Community Artists NebRork), 10215 112 Street, is offering a num-
ber of &awing and paintingcourses. InformaBon:WECAN, Box 11231,Edmonton,AB T5J 3K5; 438-6308. U of A Extension Courses offered in art history.
which you would like publicized in the Calendar of Events, please send the information to the ACC office. Informationneeds to be submitted at least two months ahead of the actual event date to ensure publi-
cation.Check page 2 for deadlines.
July/August 1989 Alberta Craft
Leighton Artist Colony, The Banff Centre, PO Box 1020, Banff, AB TOC oco or call 762Q16.
Applications may be made at any time.
City of Red Deer Recreationand Culture Department Offers a wide variety of hands-on
introductory arts opportunities for adults, teens
and children. A complete list of programsis available from: Red Deer Recreation and Culture Dept. do City Hall, Box 5008. Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4. The Leighton Centre Offering a wide range of formation:The Leighton Centre, Box 48, Mdnapore,AB TOL IJO; 931-3636. Parkland Potters Guild Offering classes in Stony Plain. Call Lori Topilka 962-4990, Cathy zehr 963-5103 or carol Hartwell 892-2318. Strathcona County Recreation and Parks Offers visual arts programs at the Smeltzer House
Visual Arts Centre and the Clay Hut in Sher-
mation:432-3034 days or 432-3116 after480
Other provinces
also offered in many Alberta communities. Infor-
p.m.
Edmonton's Southwest Cultural Centre Of-
qualified, experienced instructors. Information:
an exhibit, conference, seminar, craft fair, etc.
For further information write to the co-ordinator,
wood Park For program information:2025 Oak
512/270-7770.
If you or your group have
comprised of faculty of the School of Fine Arts.
ceramics, design, drawing, painting, music, photography, printmaking, theatre and professional development. Community art courses
fers a broadrange of programs in visual and
Submissions welcome
Applicants must show evidence of sustained dedication and significant achievement. Successful candidates will be chosen by a panel
art and handicraft courses and workshops. ln-
Metiers d'Art du Quebec, 911, rue Jean-Talon
est, Bureau 219, Montreal,QC H2R IV5;
ing retreats by professional artists for a maxi-
mum period of three months per year.
performing arts, aafts and hobbies. Taught by
428-5252.
Edmonton Parks and Recreation Wide variey of artscourses offeredhroughout he dty, for &äils
write to: Eåmonton Parks and
AB T8AOW9;467-2211. Devonian Botanlc Gardens Art and craft
programs offered. Call 987-3054.
Basketry Focus 89 September 15-17.Information: The Craft Studio at Harbourfront,235 Queens Quay West, Toronto,ON M5J 2G8; 416/973-4679. Conternporary Furniture Design and Technlques 2 August 5-7, Kelsey Campus, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
A conference which will
Reaeation, PO Box 2359, Edmonton.AB T5J 2R7; 428-3559. Edmonton Public School Board A wide
examine current trends in fumiture design. lnformabon:Michael Hosaluk, RR#2, Saskatoon,
ton Public %ools,
Continuing Education 426-
August 12-25. A fast growing international sum-
Quilting Courses Information:Judy Villet, FabriætionsStudo, 9942 82 Avenue, Edmon-
formation: Summer School, c/o Langham Centre, Box 1000, Kaslo, BC VOG IMO; 604/353-2661. Motchosln InternationalSummer School of the Arts July 23 to August 5. Courses in ceramics, basket as sculpture, drawing, papermaking, watercolor, silk painting, Japanese Woodalt printmaking, fabric collage, Mandala painting, raku. Information: Elizabeth Travis,
of visual arts and crafts courses. Edmon-
Sao. ton;
Other centres
A Patch In Time Internationalquilters'conference, Banff, Alberta, August 30 to September 3. Fashion show, gala opening. banquet, workshops, lectures, films, panel discussion, show and share, merchants mall, exhibitions. Information:Bonnie Mur±ch, Leisure Learning Services, 3rd Floor, 930 13 Avenue SW,CaI-
SK S7K 3J5;306/382-2380.
KasIo-on-the-Lake Summer School of Arts
mer school for visual and performing artists. ln-
administrator, Metchosin International Summer
School of the Arts, 911a Linden Avenue, VICtoria,BC V8V 4G8; 604/384-1698.
gary, AB T2R OL4; 229-9408
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Courses, seminars
CALENDAR
and conferences
Other provinces
Nova Scotla College of Art and Deslgn Seven
week summer credit courses in art history. art education, crafts, design and fine arts. Informa-
ion: NSCAD Summer 1989,5163 Duke Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3J6.
Other countries
National Surface Deslgn October 19-22 Conference, Gatlinburg,Tennessee. Information: Surface Design Journal, Box 20799, Oakland, CA 94620 USA. International Flltsymposlum August 27-31, 1990 in Aarhus, Denmark. Lectures, slide shows. films, &monstrations, fashion show, juried show, suppliers exhibition and historical exhibition of Asian felt. Applications: Internation-
al Filtsymposium 1990, c/o Lene Nielson, Box 32, 9600 Aus, Denmark.
Grants , awards and scholarships Indusmln Glass Award Administeredby the
Elizabeth Greenshlelds Foundation Sup-
cold or stainedglass artistwishing to pursue
means of artistic expressions, young Mists
Ontario Crafts Council. Award of $2,000 to hot, postgraduate
studles. Must be Canadian citizen
or landed immigrant. Deadline:
31. Infor-
mation: Ontario Crafts Council, 122 St Patrick Street, Toronto, ON; 416/977-3551.
Canada Council: Visiting Forelgn Artists A Department of External Affairs program administered by Arts Awards Service of the Canada Council. This program is intended to help arts organizations support visits by dstinguished foreign arists to teach creative or per-
forming arts. Deadline: December 15, 1988. Information:Arts Awards Service, The Canada Council, 99 Metcalfe street, PO Box 1047, ot-
tawa,ON KIP 5V8. Canada Council: Chalmers Fund for the Crafts Mardl 1 and September 1 are the ±ad-
lines for applicationsfor supportfor spedal projects, research and special workshops for crafts in Canada. Inforrnation: visual arts
smithing, graphics, paper, foundry, quilts. Infor-
section r,anada Council, 99 MetcalfeStreet, PO Box 1047. Ottawa,ON KIP 5VB; 416'2373400. Canada Council Visual Arts Grants A and B deafies: October 1 and April 1. Project Cost and Travel Grant deadlines:January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15. Information: 613/598-
Experiment: 9th International Calligraphy
formation:613/598-4359.
Haystack MountainSchool of Crafts Five sessions (June 4-16, June 18-30, July 2-21, July 23 to August 11, August 13 to September 1) with courses in clay, drawing. fibre, glassblowing, flat glass, metals, wood, blackmation: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, Maine 04627; 348-2306.
Conference August 16-26. Fee: $600-$800 includes meals, housing and tuition in California,
Information:Georginanna Greenwood, 1526 McGee Ave, Berkeley, cal, 94703; 415/5279203.
4323. Collectcalls accepted. Art Bank Purchase Program deadlines: November 1 and May 1. ln-
Canada Council Explorations Program This program is designed to encourage projects hat venture into new territories in the arts and QJI-
ports art students seeking training in traditional (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture) who
have demonstrated technical competenæ in
traditional means or artistic expression. Note:
the charter precludes support to artists in
abstract fields. Candidates must be under 31, started'completed training in an established art
school and/or &monstrated a commitrnentto make a lifetime career of art. Awards are for $8,000. Applications accepted throughout the year. Contact: Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, 1814 Sherbrooke Street W, Montreal, PQ
H3H IE4. Foreign Scholarships For informationon scholarships and fellowships to Canadians by other countries contact: Association of Universibes and Colleges of Canada, Scholarship Ad-
ministration Services, 151 Slater Street,
Ottawa, ON KIP 5N1; 613/563-1236.
Pollock-Kramer Foundation Provi&s finan-
cial assistance to incividual working artists in paint, sculpture or mixed media of •established"
ability. Current professionaVpersonal are its main concern, rather than past &bts. No age
or éeographic limitation. Grants are awar&d periodcally hroughout year, and size and length of he award are &termined by he incircxmstances of the artist. Informa-
60n: The Pollock-KrasnerFoundationInc., PO Box 4957, New York, NY 10185. Five Fellowshlp• In Art and Craft Open toarfists and
under 35 from Common-
Lire. Proposals for initial un&rtakjngs in any art
wealth countries. Worth up to 6,000 pounds each and tenable for up to nine months. The
arts) that seek to &velop an original aesthetic approach and are inten&d for public presenta-
from any artists Willing to share heir studios
field (includng
&sign and performing
tion. Mailing date deadines: January 15, May 1, September 15. Information: 613/598-4339.
Commonwealth Scholarships The following countries offer Canadian utizens for study at the un&rgradJate
or post-graåJate
in the arts, as well as other disdplines:
Commonwealth Institute would also like to hear and work with award winners in this way. Dead-
line: October 1. Informaüon:Arts Department,
Commonwealth Institute, Kensington High Street, Lon±n W8 6NQ England. Henry Moore Foundation Resi&ntial fellowships to
age 35 who have com-
Ghana, Hong Kong, Inda, Jamaica, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Uganda, United
pletedpost-gradcourse in saJlpture or have equivalentexperience. Contact: Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, Peckham Road, London SE5 BUF England; 01/703-0987.
ministration Services, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON KIP 5N1; 613/563-1236.
Canadan artist to spend two summer montts
Kingdom. Information:Assodation of Universibes and Colleges of Canada, Scholarship Ad-
BruceboScholarshipsAllow promising
at Brucebo studio
Visby, Island of Godand,
Swe&n. Approximate value: $2,500. Informa-
ion:
Canadan-Scandnavian Foun-
dation, c/o Dr. Jan Lun&en, Dept Of Geography,
McGill University,805 Sherbrooke Street W, Montreal,pa H3A 2<6; 514/392-4718,
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July/August 1989 Alberta Craft
Art Bank purchase program open competition
Over 14,000 works by more than 1,900 differentartists have been purchased by the Canada Council Art Bank since its inceptionin 1972. Anyone interestedin having his or her work purchased by the Art Bank may apply to do so, althoughit should be notedcompetitionis stiff. The Art Bank was created by the Canada Council to provide recognition for and direct assistance to professional Canadian artists through the purchase of their work; to present contemporary Canadian art to the public in everyday environments through a rental program; and to stimulate the private and corporate collecting of art.
The diverse Art Bank holdings recognize the best of current visual ex-
pression in Canada, by well-established artists and those in earlier stages of their careers. Artists should note that works in all media, includingvideo and film, are eligible for consideration for purchase. Paintings, sculptures and installations; fibre, ceramic and works on paper, includinggraphics, drawings and photographs are represented in the works previously purchased. Approximately 70 per cent of the works are in circulation at any given time. They are rented to government departmentsand agencies in Canada and abroad, to Canadian nonprofitorganizations,schools and hospitals.
Works are purchased for the Art Bank on the recommendationof con-
tinuously changing three-member
juries, which are appointedby the head of the Art Bank. Juries are composed primarilyof artists' peers. Suggestions for additions to the list may be made by artists, members of the Canada Council or the general
works by the Art Bank is artistic excellence as determinedby the collective opinions of the members of each jury (two out of three votes are required for all recommendations for
purchases or visits).
General limitations
- Artists and galleries must request that work be considered for purchase; the Art Bank does not
initiate contact. All works submitted for purchase must be viewed in tleir original form by an Art Bank jury. No work is purchased solely
froma sli& presentation.
- Works purchased for the Art Bank must be by living, professional artists who are Canadian citizens or permanent resi&nts of Cana&.
- Works purchased througha gallery (&aler)
must be on consignment from artists. Works from private collections cannot be consi&red.
- An artistmay not more than$28,000 in payrmentsfor purchases by tie Art Bank in any period. - Works which exceeds $50,000 must ay proved by tie members for fre Canada Council who meet q.Jartedy.
There is no limit to he number of times artists
or galleries may submit, be visited or purchased
from. Neverfreless, arists and galleries must make a new subrnission
ime hey wish to
have works considered for purchase.
Copies of Submission Procedures
available at the ACC office or for further information, contact Mandy Heggtveit, Purchase Program Officer at
613/5984359.The Canada Council Art Bank accepts station-to-station
collect calls.
To the editor re:metals and the future
The other day I spoke to the future head of the Canada Council. Arnong other things she said that there is really no mandate to add more rmney to the granting system to cover the craft areas including metals. Now I have no wish to compete for or deprive other areas of the arts of their funding, but I do feel that what we dc has the same validity as a painting or a piece of music - judged on qualityand promise by our peers of course. Metal and work relating to the body is coning of age in Canada. What must come at some point is a national voice for metalsnths and artists in metal in Canada. I believe it is time to start thinking of how to shape a national metal organization, of how to structure it so as to step on as few provincial toes as possible and to gain the maxirrwmcomrnunalvoice possible. Perhaps through this, exhibitions could be shared across the country without barriers of geography intervening. National comnwnication would benefit all of us. As a national group, assistance would be available not only from provin-
ces (yes, I believe they could kick in something),but from the federal sphere for exhibitions, catalogues, representation at fairs and exhibitions nationally and internationally.With Free Trade (God help us) a certainty, and duties on crafts to come off in 1999, it is vital that we have as much support as possible for our ideals, our products and the products of future young metalsmiths.
So, start thinking, start talking. Such an entity would serve all of us, on a commercial basis, profile (exhibition), artistic and communicative level. It is time to seriously begin to define a nationalorganization.Perhaps there should be a symposium or conference called to discuss the issues.
public.
Please notethat I am notdiscussing replacing SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths). While SNAG's mandate remains almost by definition American it has been very open about including Canada in its doings and dealings. What is being discussed is a national,Canadian voice for primarily Canadian concerns - an asset and companion to SNAG.
The criterionfor the purchase of
Charles Lemon Braln, metalsmlthi 120 9th Street NW cal a AB T2N 1S9
July/August 1989 Alberta Craft
Top Coverage Out of the Closet Edrnonton Mayor Terry Cavanagh officially opened Top Coverage at Holt Renfrew June 14.
members making a name for themselves
Member association exhibit
On exhibitat the South East Alberta Travel and Convention Association Travel Centre from December 10 to January 13 were works from the Hat Potters Club. The Medicine Hat potters club is an ACC memberorganization. Photograph by Garth
Award winning member
ACC member Ted Trusz will be receiving a City of Edmonton Perfoming and Creative Arts Award
ourses, seminars & conferences Parkland Potters Guild Offering classes in Stony Plain. Call Lori Topilka 962-4990,Cathy Ziehr 9635103 or carol Hartwell 892-2318. Strathcona County Recreation and Parks Offers visual arts programsat the Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre and the Clay Hut in Sherwood Park. For programinformation:2025 Oak Street, Shemood Park, AB TBA OW9;467-2211. Devonian Botanlc Gardens Art and craft programs offered. Call 9873054. Basketry courses Instructedby Swiss master basket maker, Werner Turtschi. April 11-13, 14-16 and 1723. Leighton centre, Box 38, Midnapore, AB TOL IJ0; 931-3636.
Otherprovinces
InternationalGlass Arts Society
Conference April 27-30; Basketry Focus 89 September 15-17. Information:The Craft Studio at Harboudront,235 Queens Quay West, Toronto,ON M5J 2G8; 416/9734679.
continued from page 11 Contemporary Furniture Design and Technlques 2 August 5-7, Kelsey Campus, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. A conferencewhichwill examine current trends in fumiture design. Information: Michael
Hosaluk,RR#2, Saskatoon,SK S7K 3J5; 306/382-2380.
Kasmn-the-Lake Summer
School of Arts August 12-25.A fast
growing international sumrner
school for visual and performingartists. Information:Summer School, c/o Langham Centre, Box 1000, Kasb, BC VOG 1MO;604/353-2661. Canadian Embrolderers' Gulld 15th Annual Summer Workshop June 12-23, Brescia College, University of Westem Ontario, London, ON. Information:Lorraine Roy, Box 541, Stn B, London, ON N6A4W1; 519/434-8436.
Other countries
Annual Study Retreat June 11-24,
Santa Fe, New Mexico.Send SASE to: National Standards Council of American Embroiderers,PO Box 8578, Northfield,IL 60093 USA.
achievement in wildfowlcarving. Ted was nominated for the award by the Alberta Craft Council.
Ommission
Our apologies to Joan Weir whose name was inadvertantlyomitted from the list of members involved withthe opening of p.r.o.v.e.n.a.n.c.eGallery in Calgary and in the Innovation/Craftexhibitat the Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts also in Calgary.
Showing internationally
MurrayGibson of Calgary is one of five artists represented in the Cana dian Tapestries in New York exhbition at the Scheuer Tapestry Gallery, New York, from March I to Apil 15.
Gifting
Alberta Economic Developmentand Trade, Trade and Investment Division, has purchased items from two ACC members to be used as gifts. A wheat weaving by Birgit WIIdenhoffand Lissi Jensen of Country Arts and Crafts, Edmonton,is being purchased to be taken by a director on a trip to Asia. Fifty honey-gift packs (Alberta honey in ceramic pots) by Ruth Harrowing of Winfield have also been purchased by the government.
Imagination Market transforms junk into art
One man's junk is another's treasure has never been tn.jerthan at Imagination Market, a non-profitarts and recycling organizationin Edmonton. Imagination Market collects and recycles by-products,overruns, off-cuts and discards from local manufacturers and industries. Materials that would ordinarily be sent to the landfill are rescued and transfomed into exciting and innovative art materials. The materials are then made available to the public through a retail store, mail-orderservice, in-house and outreachworkshops.
The newly-formed recycling organization was modeled after the extremely successful Imagination Market that has been operating in Vancouver for the past ten years. Alberta's ImaginationMarketis located in the basement of the WECAN (Where Edmonton CommunityArtists Network) building at 10215 112 Street.
The organization has been operating since September 1988 offeringinhouse workshops for school groups and birthdayparties, presenting outreach workshops and corporateparties, custom assembling kits for Alberta Culture, the Snow-Moon Festival at the Provindal Museum, as well as completingthe stage-set and centrepieces for the Canadian Bar Associations' Mid-WinterConference. The retail store is open every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can choose from bins of recycled materialsincludingfabric pieces, cardboardcylinders and tubes, leather, plastic, mylar, peel and stid<or every Photognph by AdrianR. Zator,courtesyof shape and color, plexiglass, microfiche,rubber,cork, silver and gold foil, ImaginationMarket wire, styrofoam,wood and much rmre in many fascinating forms. Qual- see for yourself, become a member,participate ity paper is sold by the pound and special iterns are priced individually. in a drop-inworkshop held every Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. For further informationcall the market at 426-1862. Sound interesting? It is, and lots of fun too. Come down to the rnarket,
Hazardous symbols warn craftspeople about materials As a craftspersonyou should be awareof hazardous substances which you may work with. To help craftspeopleand all Canadians identify such substances the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) legislation has been recently enforced.
This nation-wideinformationsystem on hazardous materials in the
workplacehas three main parts: Labelling - a more comprehensive
Natlonal Surface Deslgn October 19-22 Conference, Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Information:Surface Design Joumal, Box 20799, Oakland, CA 94620 USA.
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system of labelling that will alert
users to the presence of hazardous materials.
March/April Alberta Craft
March/AprilAlberta Craft
Materials Safety Data Sheets - more detailed (and necessarily technical) Inforrnatlonmainly concemed with precautionsto be taken. Education Programs - designed to provide workers with training and instruction in work procedures, craft schools mightbe able to take advantage of this.
For further informationabout WHMIS contact Roseann McGinty, Occupational Hygiene, Workers Health Safety and Compensation, 10709 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton,
AB T5J 3N3; 427-5549.
If you know, or suspect, that substances you use are hazardous you should ask your supplierfor Material Safety Data Sheets. Data sheets should rmst definitelybe obtained if materialsyou use bear labels with the hazardous materialssymbols.
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The gala evening completewith waiters was attended by approximately60 people including many of the 25 artisans whose work is represented in the exhibition. Thirty-six pieces of wearable art are includedin the exhibitwhich first showed in conjunctionwithThe Works, a visual arts celebration (June 23 to July 7). Top Coverage continues in Edrnonton until July 15.
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ACC PresidentKeith Evans presented MayorCavanagh with a bolo tie created by Elyse Eliot Los who curatedthe exhibition.
The ACC extends thanks to Holt Renfrew for sponsoring the exhibit in Edmonton. Following the Edmonton showing, Top Coverage is travelling throughoutthe province at the follow-
ing locations: July 24 to August Il Unique Gallery, Grande Prairie. August 26 to September 17 MedicineHat Museumand Art Gallery. September 25 to November 3 MobilOil Gallery, Calgary. January 14 to February Il Red Deer and District Museum.
Thank-yous also go to ACC members who entered the exhibition com-
petition and to the following members whose work was selected by the jury:
Ada de Groot, Red Deer Flo Dutka, Addrossan Sophie Dvorzsak, Edmonton Sandra Dye, NintonJunction Beverly Falkeid, Calgary Jill Fisher, Calgary Tina Fong, Banff Yoka Groenendyk, Edrnonton Kirsten Horel, Calgary
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Terri Illingworth, Calgary
Charla Langevin, Red Deer Birgit Langhammer, Edmonton Lorine Marshall,MedicineHat
Tere Mather, Edmonton Barbara Pankratz, Edmonton
Erin Pankratz, Edmonton MarinaPlewes, Edrmnton Susan Poole, Edmonton Anne Severson, Calgary Noni Sheppard, Edmonton Nina Struthers, Calgary Carolyn Swainson, Edrnonton Iris Wakefield, Priddis Sky Weir,Calgary Judy Villet, Edmonton
Folk Art of Turkey
July 14 to August 26 The Alberta Craft Council and the Canadian Turkish Society will be hostingthis
exhibit organized by the International Gallery in San Diego. Opening July 14, 7 to 10 p.m. 3rd Floor Beaver House, 10158 103 Street,
Edmnton. Regular viewing Monday
to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Alberta Variations
September 5 to Ocotber 6 A juried exhibition featuring works from members of the Alberta Potters' Association. Organized by the MuttartPublic Art Gallery, Calgary, sponsored by the Alberta Potters' Association and brought to Edmonton by the Alberta Craft Council. Opening Il a.m to 2:30 p.m., September 5, Third Floor Beaver House, 10158 103 Street, Edrmnton. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LOTTERIES
The Alberta Craft Council is a beneficiary of Alberta Lotteries. Funds are allocated by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Art Foun<ation.
July/August1989Alberta Craft
Reaching the 90s: craft marketing - wholesale versus retail Panel: Anthony Stoken, marketing consult-
ant, Canadian Craft Show and Festival of Canadian Fashion
Joan Eiley,owner,Joan Eiley and Associates Jim Weiss, co-owner,Dexterity
What are the best ways to deal with a buyer/owner?How do you develop an on-going relationship with high end specialty stores, wholesale/ retailgift shows and 'to the trade" in-
tenor showrooms?
First of all, you need to decide where your emphasis will be. Are you going to a) retail or b) wholesale? Unless you are extremeIy well organized and efficient, it is not recommended to do both, as
each requiresa differentfocus: you're a) as a retailer/craftsperson
primarily involved in direct selling of merchandise through co-ops,
our challenge - to educate the public. Not your job, you think? Well thing aboutthis - the buyer does us a favor (unless, of course, you're not interested in selling your work). 2. In this type of marketplace,your productrust essentially sell itself,
throughits uniqueness,focus and at-
tention to details. Entertaining, inter-
esting, excitingmerchandiseis just as importantas qualitycraftsmanship and should notbe overlooked.
If you look around, it's notdifficultto see that rmst retail operations are in-
distinguishableand sufferfrom a severe case of boredom.As Anthony Stoken put it: "They are the bland leading the bland." If you're planning to work with a retailer(be it gallery or store), be
very selective about whom you choose.
kiosks, craftshows, stores b) as a wholesaler, the ernphasis is on meeting deadlines, filling orders, trade shows, possibly working throughan agent or broker.
The same holds true if you sell through trade show rooms. (If you're unfaniliar with the term these are most often specific to the interior design trade and cater to architeds
In either case, you must communicate your offering in such a way as to convince the buyers to purchase what you know. You're not selling just a product,you're also selling integrity. This translates to good visual merchandizing,displays, prormtion/publicity and product.
dlemen.) Furniture, fibre, ceramics,
Be realistic about the existing competition, which is not just from the craftspeople, but from everyone and everything includingtelevision and junk food. You're competing for expendabledollars, so it is essential to identifyyour market specifically. A small percentage of consumers appreciate the craft market, and there are not that many buying quality, integrity and credibility. I. The general marketplace rarely understands the process in making an object and this should become
July/August 1989 Alberta Craft
and interiordesigners as the Tid-
glass are rmstly representedbe-
cause these are the most cornrmn elements in creating an interioren-
vironment.Once again, shop around
for the show room with the most favorable environment to show your work. When you find it, it should be approached much the same way you do a gallery i.e. catalogue, portfolio,finished product, varia-
tions, pricelists. The show rooms will usually seek exclusivityas your marketing agent, if you have the specific look, quality and style that th9Y are after.
Your success is hinged on your exposure and promotion at the retail level, and conversely, the retailer's success is linked to how hard you are prepared to work with them to make your product look good. Visit
Director Carol Campbell at-
tended a two-daysemlnar, Reachlng the 90s, In Toronto on behalf of the ACC.
This article by Carol Is one In a series based on Infor-
matlonpresentedat the semlnar.
the locations occasionally and pay attention.Listen to the person selling your work as well as the person buying. Identify changes, if any, that need to be made. Remember - selling and marketingare on-going processes and it's important to your success to remain current - visibility and continuitykeep you in the public awareness.
To simplifythe process here's an analogy: Parade an elephantdown
main street with a sign about your business/product = advertising. Give kids free rides on the elephant at the same time = promotion. The elephantstrays and trarnples the gardens at city hall and gets media coverage = publicity. You donate the elephant to the local zoo following the fiasco = public relations. No one area can be overlooked in successful marketingstrategy. Plan you own according to your needs and be your most bold and inventive self. Remember, if you dont take a risk, it's been done before.
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OPPORTUNITIES
visual
arts
TRAVEL GRANTS Application deadline: October 13, 1989, 4 p.m.
Applications must be submitted prior to applicant's travel dates. Grants up to 25 per cent of the proposed cost of transportation (with documentation) up to $500. Applicants may apply for, but will not receive projectand travel grants related to the same project. For informationcontact:Travel Grants, Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism, Visual Arts Branch, 3rd Floor, 10158 103 Street, Edmonton,
AB T5J OX6.
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GRANTS Application deadline: September29, 1989, 4 p.m. Grants up to 25 per cent of the
proposed cost of projects and programs, or to a maximumof $2,000. In the case of experienced artists where living allowanceis feltto be necessary, grants up to 50 per cent of the cost of the proposed project or program, and to a maximum of $5,000, are providedto deserving individuals. For information contact: Project Grants, Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism,Visual Arts Branch, 3rd Floor, 10158 103 Street, Edmonton,
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ACC MEMBERSHIPAPPLICATION Name
Addres
City Province
Postal Code
Home Phone
Business Phone
Membership
One Year o $40
Individual
visual
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Assistant Director,CartwrightGallery/CanadianCraft Museum is sought by the An experienced nuts-and-boltsadministrator/manager CartwrightGallery an eight-year-oldnon-profitcraft gallery thatwill move intoa new buildingin downtownVancouverin 1992 as the Canadian Craft Museum. Send resume and letterof applicationstating salary expectationsto: Lloyd Herman, director, Cartwright Gallery/Canadian Craft Museum, 1411 Cartwright street, Vancouver,BC V6H 3R7.
• Affliate Senior Citizen (Age 60) • Student/Library Family .
o $30 o $20
o $20 o $70
• Association, Voting
o $95
• Association, Non-Voting • Commercial/lnstitutional
o $65 o $65
Two Years 75
os 55 35
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0$135 0$185 o $125
Name of affliate organization/school.%rary/association/institution
O Payment enclosed. Bill my
VISA
expiry date Please make cheques payable to the Alberta Craft Council. Outside Canada add $5 for postage.
Send to: Membership Offce Alberta Craft Council #509, 10136 - 100 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J OPI Tel. (403) 428-1654
July/August 1989 Alberta Craft
Bronfman Award for Excellence in the Crafts
An Ontario potter,Harlan House, has been named as the 1989 recipient of the Saidye Bronfman Award for Excellence in the Crafts.
workand madeit accessible to
Harlan House has made a vital contributionto Canadian crafts through the excellence of his work, his teaching and willingness to assist young peopleand share his experience. Harlan's work is importantin estab-
tradition of function. Harlan House was selected from 24 nominees, representing the major
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100% Cotton T-Shirts, 100% cotton fabrics 36"-88" wide, fabric paints;
textiledyers, wholesale, retail.Clothworks Textile Dyers & Screen Printers, 132 Powell Street, Vancouver,BC V6A IGI ; 604/669-0127. Fine handcraftedarticles requiredby a Banff specialty store which will feature Alberta made items. Please send details of your creations to WENDY, Box 2379, Banff,AB TOL
lishing the potential of porcelain as a contemporarystudio material.He has produceda large volumeof
Canadians all across the country. Throughouthis career, he has had the courage to experiment and the confidence to explore from within a
disciplines in the crafts, noninated by craft associations across the country.The strengthof this year's nominees underlines the significance of the Saidye Bronfman Award in celebrating achievement in Canadian craft. The 1989 Bronfman$20,000 cash award will be presented during the Canadian Crafts Council's annual general meeting at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Hull, Quebec, September22, 1989.
Advertising withus Alberta Craft Magazine is the official publication of the Alberta Craft Council and is publishedsix times per year. The display advertising rate is 40 cents per agate line. Camera ready advertisementsrequested. Color charges are $100 per color. If advertisements need halftonesan additional $10 per halftone will be charged. Below is a list of common advertisement sizes and costs: Full page $156 Half page $78 Two thirds page $104 One thirdpage $52 One sixth page $28 One twelfthpage $14 Classified advertisementsare $9 for 30 words or less with a 20 cent charge per word thereafter. For more Information, contact the ACC office at 428-1654. AdvertisIng deadlines can be found on
page 2.
ACC T-SHIRTSFOR SALE - $15 Call 428-1654
Long-sleeved , white Stanfield t-shirts with small ACC logo on left front and "A World to Discover" silk-screen on back.
SHRINKWRAPPING!
I have a shrinkwrap machine and can shrinkwrapyour artwork, posters and some three-dimensionalmedia up to 32" large. Large orders welcome. Calgary area only. call Nina's Studio at 247-0032.
* $15 *8x10"- $10 *12x16"* *16x20" - $18
oco.
July/August 1989 Alberta Craft
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
from page 2
shows, dropping in on gallery and craft shops, and generally speaking about Alberta craft at any opportunity.It is a role in which all board members participate.
NETWORKING
ARTISANS WE HAVE
DEALER
INQUIRIES INVITED
INCREASE YOUR SALES ADD TO YOUR PROFITS.
work.There has been increased usage of the slide registry and an increased demand for lists of members capable of supplying specific
@Chris-Cad
LONG RANGE PLANNING
It is apparent that if the ACC is to grow successfully, long range planning and commitment are essential. Once a long range plan is in place, continuity of direction can be maintained, uninfluencedby changes in board members or staff. Long range planning will benefit future funding endeavors and provide
he stabilitythe ACC needs.
Combined with this is the development of goal statements, objectives, policy and
guidelines to ensure consistency in our approach to all aspects of ACC activities. These mission statements, goals and objectives will have the input and approval of the membership. They are intended to be reviewed routinely and revised to accommodate changes in the craft climate. It is our hope to have a five-year plan ready for implementation in 1990 and to kick it off as part of our 10th anniversary celebrations.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are the life blood of any organization, without which the ACC could not function. Your board of 12 members are all volunteers who devote a considerable amount of time on your behalf. There are a host of member volunteers who pitch in with various activities throughout the year. Their services are invaluable and many of frie shows and exhibitions we undertake are successful because of them.
This marks the start of a new year, and like the last, we begin with hope, aspirations, challenges and commitment. I hope it does not go quite as fast as the last year, but that it will be as productive and fulfilling.
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EDUCATION
Education will become a focus for the ACC and this past year saw the formationof an education committee. The thrust will include not only educational issues affecting craftspeople, but will reach from elementary to post secondary levels.
GLASS, POTTERY, ROCKS.
STANDS & HANGERS
This past year the board of directors had more regional representation, from Medicine Hat in the south to Grande Prairie in the north.This has enabled a broadercontact base for our membership. The ACC maintains strong links with municipal and provincial government as well as with other provincial craft organizations and the Canadian Crafts Council. These ties will be strengthened in the future. A large portion of staff time (50 to 75 per cent) is devoted to direct membership
craft services. Where we can, the ACC will hold some meetings in other centres to provide members with the opportunity to meet the board directly.
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