ALBERTA/ MAGAZINE March/April 1989 ISSN 0834-91 OX
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ACC notices Calendar of events 12
People 15
AGM notice & nomination form
Alberta Craft Council
#509 10136 101 Street
Edmonton,AB T5J OPI
MEMO FROM THE PRESIDENT
A L B E RTA
That's a "lot o' bucks!" by Kelth Evans "$9 million for the arts" read Thurs-
day's (Feb. 16) headline. Whoa, now that's a lot o' bucks! Man, was I excited! I read further: "$4.7 million to get all professional arts groups out of the red." We must be a professional arts group, I thought. (A quick
check in the dictionary- professional: a person who makes a living by arts - well, some us do and many would like to.) "Out of the red" prob-
ably applies to us all. And I'm sure with some careful wanton spending we could get the ACC intothe red. I read on: "$4.3 millionfor 1989-90 operating revenue to the eight largest professional groups. " I always thoughtACC was #1. I began to see the possibilities for next year... first we'd rent the Westin for the AGM, then we'd fly our members in for a two-day, all expense paid... I read on: "Representatives of Alberta 's 43 professional arts organizations were present for the announcement." Hold it! They must have missed us. Maybe the invitationwas in the mail. I quickly read further, my heart racing. "The majorityof the $4.7 million payout willbe used to wipe out the deficits of groups in the red." Ok, ok, that still leaves $4.3 million. "The rest willgo to placing other groups in surplus." All right, I said, there's still hope. A quick call to the office... Did you see the paper? How's our budget? How soon could we get into a deficit position? Check the mail. Nothing? Ok, get me an appointmentwith Greg. By the way are we considered a professional arts group? At that point, the calm, collect voice of Bobbi, our executive director, interruptedmy ranting: It's for perfomlng arts only, she said. CRASH went my plans' CRASH went my dreams of grandeur! I came falling painfully back to reality.You mean the song and dance crowd is
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getting all the money! What about
the visual arts? What aboutour members?See if you can get me an appointment with Greg, and find out
if there are any places left in that dance class next door.
What's this? Getty calls for a general election on March 20. Now that's timing!
I am pleased to see the government responding to the needs of the performing arts and it does attest to the power of lobbying. The election is coming up, make sure you talk to your electoral candidates and find out what their position is with respect to the arts (visual and performing). And, of course, vote.
Speaking aboutelections,the AGM is set for June 3 in Red Deer. An exciting program is shaping up with workshops, previews of the plans for our 10th anniversary in 1990, and an opportunity to help set the future direction of the ACC as well as a chance to renew old acquaintances and have some fun. Be sure to mark it on your calendars. Danek Mozdzenski, a merrber of the Sculptors Association of Alberta(an ACC member organization) recently won the commission of a sculpture of Lester B. Pearson to be sited on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. I was in Ottawa recently and had the opportunity to see many of the statues on the Hill amongst which Danek's work will reside. When viewed in thatenvironment,one gets a true appreciation of the significance of that commission. There are only 13 major sculptures that have been placed on the Hill, beginning in 1885. Your work will be amngst most prestigious company, Danek, and on behalf of all of us, our sincerest congratulations.
COUNCII
Presldent
Keith Evans, MD of Sturgeon Vlce-presldent Debra Newberry, Edrnonton
Secretary
Carol Campbell, Calgary Treasurer Mavis Legg, Edrnonton
Past-Presldent
Les Manning, Canmore Dlrectors Ross Bradley, Edrnonton Martha Campiou-Zarutsky, Winterburn
Dianne Finch, Medicine Hat Carmen Haakstad, Grande Prairie Tony Mandamin, Edmonton Allan Sheppard, Sherwood Park Linda Stanier, Lacombe ACC office #509 10136 100 Street Edmonton,AB T5J OP Phone 428-65 Executive Director Bobbi Hoffman Edltor Jean Coulton UPCOMING DEADLINES
May/June Alberta Craft- Aprll 13; July/August - June 16;Sep tember/October - August 18. Suggestions, ideas and criticisms are welcome so please send them
to the ACC office for consideration. We also welcome lettersto the editor, but reserve the rightto edit for grammar, taste and length. Anonyrr•ousletters will not be published.
PLEASE NOTE: The Alberta craft Council marketing tags are now $10 per 100, $1.20 postage. Member profilecards have gone up in cost, please call the officefor prices.
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Reaching the 90s: Marketing Craft in Ontario
Friday, January 6, 1989 You could not only hear, but feel the buz as approximately 250 craftspeople representlng all media, and good cross•uctlon natlonally,
gatheredat Toronto"HarbouHrontto hear CarolSedøgtromRoss, AmøHcanCraftEnterprlsøsdlrector,dellverthe keynoteaddress to 80tthe be•hlve hummlng for a most Informatlvø weekend.
The two-day semlnar was organlzed by the Harbourfront Corporatlon with the Gitarlo Crafts Councll, Fusion (the Ontario Clay and Glass As-
ooclatlon), Metal Arts Gulld, SuHaclng
(the Dyers and Printers Assoclatlon
servlceorganizationsInsideand outsldethe Torontoarea.
of Ontario) and was also gupport•d
by many
galleries, mullers
and
Reachlng the 90s was promoted as being speclffcally deslgned to provide craftspeople with the necessary skllls and Infomatlon to suecess•
fullymarketworkIn Ontario. attendeeswerenot disappolnted.LeadingrepresentatlvesIn theareas of retail,wholesale,commlsslons,gallerles and exhlbltlonswere on hand to providean understandingof the specmc needs In each marketarea, and to outllnøsteps one Cantake towards achlevlng the greatest sales potentlal. Although most discussion focused on marketlng In Ontario, the Informatlon presented was ap-
pllcableunlversally.Thissummarywillbe presenW In fourparts to give the reader the fullbenefitof each panel dlscusslon and the keynote - Director Carol Campbell, seminar attendee on behalf of the ACC. address
As mentioned in the introduction,Ms Ross is Director of American Craft Enterprises (the marketing subsidiary of the American Crafts Council). She is the organizer of five major annual regional craft fairs for wholesale and retail sales, as well as consultantto numerous organizations in the U.S.A.
In her overview, Ms Ross stressed that the mission of ACE was to help craftspeoplemake a living from their craftthrough setting and keeping high standards via a rigorous screening process, and through education in terms of how to go to market. The ACE emphasis is on wholesale markets as a way to attract shops and galleries. Where retail markets are included, ACE refrainsfrom holding these fairsat times when they could possibly be in direct competition with their customers (i.e. shops and galleries in the high summertime or Christmas season). Entry to the craft fairs is strictly by jury selection, and the extremely keen competition equates to the "carrot"for encouraging growth and development in the craftsperson.
Some fairs have as many as 900
craftspeople participating, selected from some 2,500 or more applicants. With these kind of nurnbers, the competitiondoesn't stop with being accepted as a participant;how your goods are presented to the buying public also becomes extremely im-
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portant. Professionalism is the key word. From your slide portfoliosubmission, to your display space, to interpersonal skills - all elements hinge together and are interdependent to ensure a successful sale.
There are two avenues to accessing the public market- selling and madceting- and there is a distinct dif-
In addition, not the least important, is your product. Questions we should ask ourselves before venturing out include: a) What can I make that the public will buy, and allow me to make a living at? b) Am I being true to myself (in my choice), or selling out my integrity? c) Do I have the courage to do it my way?
taken). Marketing involves search-
To make marketingwork, you must kmw yourself and your direction. Your craft makes an immediate,indelible and very personal statement, therefore, you need to decide what
capacity of any given item you can output successfully withoutcompromising the quality of your work. It takes courage to stick to your guns and stay out of mass production, if that is not your strong point. Realise, however, that this Is about making a living in which case you either: command a high enough price to enable you to work alone (this comes through first establishing a solid reputation)or design something that can be made in volume and, if necessary, hire people to help make it.
ference between the two. Selllng is creating something you want to create, then finding somebody to buy it (the route most often undering out the missing item in the existing market and then setting about to fill that niche. The latter takes time and research, but in the long term is rnore beneficial. Either way, the market does exist. The
public, becoming increasingly rmre aware and sophisticated, wants something differentand is willingto pay for it.
Judging from the best selling items at the ACE craft fairs, glass and jewelry have consistently been the top sellers, with jewelry last year being the biggest seller in 20 years. Prices in both categories range between $250 to $1200 per item, and many craftspeople sell all their stock plus get enough orders to keep them going for a year. ACE has also seen a tremendous growth in handmade fumiture and personal accessories (such as fashion leather) which are becoming very hot items. New directions include collaborative
design ventures. For exanvle, a weaver, fabric painter and ceramist working together to produce a fashion look or a woodworker, metalContlnued on page 4
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Reaching the 90s ideas on environmental arrangements. Having been involved with craft fairs
and craft marketing from the grass roots level, first as a craftsperson and now being in charge of fairs that generate $25 to $30 million per year
in sales, Ms Ross is extremely
qualified and knowledgeable regard-
I he \lberta C rail il
ing the requirements for good
preselits:
The Collection from Maxwell House An Exhibition of Handmade Coffee Services March20 April 14, 1989
Organized by the Ontario CraftsCouncil
Sponsoredby Generalfoods
Thirdfloor.BeaverHouse street Alberta
Hours: 50-
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marketing. Her advice? You must know where and when to place your work to give it the best opportunity for sales. Incidentally, February is the most important time of the calendar year for wholesale markets since stock in shops and galleries is usually quite depleted from Christmas sales and they have showcases to fill for a whole year. On a final note, here are some key ideas to incorporateinto your philosophy as a craftsperson: - nobody owes you a living - in making the decision to actively enter the marketplace, you have to assume certain responsibilitiesin order to create a successful business; this is no less a creative endeavour than the making of an item -if it's to be, it's up to me!
NEXT ISSUE - Commissions: Unravelling the mysteries of corporate gifts, awards, ceremonlal and publlc art.
6x6x6
Mixed Media
The fourth annual national exhibitionof small-scalefine
crafts organized by the Cartwright Gallery, Vancouver On exhibit to March 31 at the Alberta Craft Council Galley
50910136100 street
LETTERS Dear staff: Darelle and I would like to thank everyone with the council for research and help in organizing the display booth at the recent wholesale gift show. Everything
wentsrnoothlybecause you had anticipatedthe needs of 12 peopleof various disciplines. As this was the firsttrade show for some of us, our experience in setting up for a show
was minimal. Your help made the whole process of setting up and meeting with prospective new clients a positive one. It was an added bonus to meet and work with other members of the Alberta Craft Council. Many thanks again for your dedication and hard work.
Should you require exhibitorsforthe next gift show, please consider us for participation.
Yourstruly,
R.W. Blackmore Blackmore Studlos, Sherwood Park Dear ACC staff I would like to thank you for all the support and help you gave me at the last two Southex gift shows. I learned a great deal about marketing and certainly have a lot moreto learn.
A special thanks should also go to Lori Belyk for all the work that she put in. It was much appreciated. Once again, thank-you.
Rosa Taylor A.R.T. Enterprises,
St. Albert
Edmonton, Alberta Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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ACC
NOTICE
1989 AGM date change The Alberta Craft Council Annual General Meeting date has been changed to June 2 and 3 in Red Deer. At the last regular meeting, the board of directors decided to change the dates so the
AGM would not conflict with the Alberta Potter's Association general meeting. Norninationsare still being sought for the board. Check for further informationon page 15 of this issue.
6X6X6 On exhibit until March 31 at the Alberta Craft Council Gallery, Mondayto Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This fourth national exhibition of small-scale fine crafts organized by the CartwrightGallery of Vancouver features mixed media. Works by ACC members Theresa Jones, Charles Lewton-Brain and Joan Weir are included in the exhibit.
Collection from Maxwell House
Handmade coffee ser..'icesin clay, metal and glass. Organized by the Ontario Crafts Council this exhibition is the result of a nationaljuried competitionsponsored by General Foods. March 20 to April 14 3rd Floor Beaver House, 10158 103 Street, Edmonton. Opening March 17, 5 to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibit is presented by the ACC and Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism. On Body Ornamentation June 5 to July 7 this juried exhibitexploring innovation, experimentationand explorationof body omamentationwill be at Beaver House. Organized by the MuttartGallery in Calgary, presented by the ACC and Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism.Opening June 5 Il :30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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BOARD
Top Coverage—Out of the
Closet
June 15 to July 28
An exhibition of wearable art showing during
The Works in Edmontonand travelling throughoutthe province afterwards. Arranged by the Alberta Craft Council; call for entry details accompany this newsletter.
Folk Art of Turkey
July 14 to August 26 The Alberta Craft Council and Alberta Culture and Multiculturalismwill be hosting this exhibitorganized by the International Gallery in San Diego. Opening July 14, 7 1010 p.m. 3rd Floor Beaver House, 10158 103 Street, Edrmnton. Regular viewing Mondayto Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ACC promotion
April 7-9 The Alberta Craft Council will be promoting itself at the Alberta Teachers' Association Conference in Calgary. Directors Martha Campiou-Zarutzky and Linda Stanier will set up the booth and demonstrationsby volunteers are planned.
Champagne Breakfast
A major provincial juried exhibitionof fine craft being planned in celebration of the Alberta Craft Council 10th Anniversary in 1990. Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters.,
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Southex participation review Twelve Alberta Craft Council members tackled wholesale marketing via a booth sharing arrangementorganized by the council at Southex Spring Gift Show in Edmonton February 5 to 8. "In spite of the inclement weather (Edrnonton's big snow storm just prior to the show) and the subsequent decrease in both exhibitors and buyers, I would say that the show was successful," volunteer committeechairperson Lori Belyk wrote in her report.
"The Alberta Craft Council has once again exposed its membershipto a golden opportunityto experience a wholesale gift show at minimalexpense. Although participantsmay or may not have received the quantity of orders they would have liked, the contacts and the exposure made during this show will inevitably lead to future business. Many business cards and price lists were again dis-
tributed to interested clients in the hope of expanding each participants prospective markets.
who have expeienced the benefits of a wholesale gift show. So, as the 1989 Alberta Spring Gift Show is put to rest, the ACC gains a legacy of 28 Alberta Craft Council members who are by experience, wiser wholesalers." Other ACC memberswho took booths at the show on their own also said the show was a successful wholesale market. Following the ACC's lead, the Saskatchewan Craft Council also had a booth at this Southex show. The ACC plans to participatein the Southex Fall GiftShow in August, and Lori recommendeda SIX rmnth time frame would be more appropriate for organizing a booth (interested participantstake note). Other recommendations included: - standardization of all price fists and order forms - all items must have both retail and
wholesale prices marked - irnprovedboothdisplay fixtures.
"The Alberta Craft Council now has a larger numberof its membership
Interested in wholesale gift show marketing on a
cost-share basis?
Southex Fall Gift Show August 1989 Call the Alberta Craft Council office now at 428-1654
VOLUNTEER CORNER THANKS - to volunteers Lori Belyk and committee members Rosa Taylor, Ken Beyer and Lorna Kramer who worked on ACC participation in the Southex Spring Gift Show in Edmonton. The volunteer committee co-ordinated the booth sharing by 12 members at the wholesale show
in February.
NEEDED - volunteers to represent the Alberta Craft Council at Civic Tourism and Convention Authority meetings in Calgary and Edrnonton. Both cities holdthe meetings once per monthon a weekday, usually in the rmrning,
and lasting a half day. The ACC volunteer would be expected to: -attendthe meetings -prepare a brief report aboutthe meetings for the ACC -make recommendations about tourism activities beneficial to craftspeople -speak at meetings on behalfof theACC Essential expenses will be covered by the ACC and an orientation provided. If you are interested contact the ACC office at 428-1654.
NEEDED BY THE ACC
The Alberta Craft Council is budgeting for
next year and has a item which it would like built. In or&r to budget for this expenditure,
theACC nee± an approximatecost. If inter-
ested, submit a &tailed proposal including cost for the following project. (The lowest or
any bid not necessarily accepted.)
(I) Portable display unit - needed for trade shows, @nferences and conventions. Ideally fre unit should be able to stand alone or be
used as a backdrop for a booth;be able toaccommodatephotographsor posters and have detachableholders for pamhletsand other literature. It should be as light weight as pos-
Bible.
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Calls for entry Calgary
Art Works Acqulsltlon Program
MountRoyal College invites Calgary artists to submit works under its new acquisitionprogram. Deadline: 4 p.m. March 24. Information:Janice Smith, chairman, Art Works Advisory Committee, c/o Department of Interior Design, MountRoyal College, 4825 Richard Road SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6; 240-6108. Artlsts/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: Handspiits, 1410 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R OY2; 263-HAND. Contours 89 Merchandlse Night May 30, McEwan Hall, Universityof Calgary. Tables available to sell
needleworksupplies, self-published books or patterns fabric or fibre
items, other fibre/fabric related products to those attending the Embroiderers Association of Canada
seminar. Information:Pam Godderis, 3024 UnderhillDrive NW, Calgary AB T2N 4E5; 284-3591.
Calgary InternatlonalGift Show
July 30 to AUgust 2, Round-Up Centre, Calgary. Wholesale gift show. Information:#1907 801 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3W2; 262-0053. Fllghts of Fancy March 16-22, Devonian Gardens, bird houses as outdoorgarden sculpture. Open to amateurs and professionals who reside in Calgary and are 17 years or older. Bird houses are to be on poles 8' (min) by 1" by 2". Prizes awarded. Deadline: March 13 for receipt of entry. Information: Sandy Cullen, Leisure Learning Services, 3rd Floor, 930 13 Avenue SW, Calgary AB T2R OL4; 229-9408.
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CALENDAR Clay In the Windows May 1-28 in conjunction with Connections and Altematives Clay Seminar (May 2628). Open to Alberta residents, maximum of five 35mm slides labelled with your name, title of work, dimensions & slide orientation. Inadequately labelled slides will be returned unviewed. Slides with a SASE will be retumed. Artist responsible for shipping, insurance, retrieval of work or sale if items are for sale. Deadline: March 1. Information:Anita
Dumins,Ceramics Canada, 7056 Farrell Road SE, Calgary T2H OT2
Attn. Clay in the Wndows. Art Market Third annual Christmas art and craft sale, November 17-19, Calgary Convention Centre. Deadline: processing will begin March 1 and continue untilspace is filled. lnformation: Art Market Productions, MarleneA. Loney, PO Box 385, Banff, AB TOL OCO; 762-2345.
Tlme Pieces by Artists Sun Life
Plaza, possible dates October to December 1989. Call for slides of clocks, watches or inventions for telling time by artist'swork - rust be three dimensional. Minimumsize 1" square; maximum size 15" square. Transportationand honorariumpaid to each artist. Send slides or photos marked with name, address, size of timepiece, medium,wieght and SASE for retum of slides. Deadline:
May 18. Information:Connie Kirkpatrick, Fine Art Consultant, 1231 Lansdowne Avenue SW, Cal-
gary,AB T2S IA4. Accessories for the Cowboy July
to August 1989, Sun Life Plaza. Call for spurs, belts, boots, chaps, hats for the well-dressed cowboy made by artists. Three dimensionalworks from 1" sqaure to maximum 16" square. Honorariumsand transportation paid. Submit slide or photos. Deadline: April 10. Information:Connie Kirkpatrick, Fine Art Consultant, 1231 Lansdowne Avenue SW, Cal-
gar-y,AB T2S IA4.
Edmonton
Muttan Conservatory Seeks Emerging Artists Monthlyexhibi-
tions. Preference given to, but not restricted to subject matter related to nature, including landscapes, florals and the natural environment. Paintings, drawings, prints, small sculpture can be accommodated. Information:Senior Extension Officer, MuttartConservatory, Edmonton Parks & Recreation, PO Box 2359,
Edmonton,AB T5J 2R7; 428-3664. Cameo's 7th Canadlan Craft Sale April 26-30, EdrnontonConvention Centre. Expanded show. Juried. Fee includes: draped booth, electrical outlets, table, chairs, shopping bags, passes, exhibitor lounge, free booth
relief, program of exhibitors. Informa-
tion: Cameo's Craft Sales, 311 10545 Saskatchewan Drive, Edrnonton, AB T6E 6C6; 439-1130. Hands 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. WECAN Proposals WhereEdrmn-
ton Community Artists Networkis accepting proposals for exhibitions. HarcourtHouse Gallery (1,400 sq. ft.) rental fee $200 (no commission taken). Information:WECAN, Harcourt House, 10215 112 Street, Edmonton;426-4180.
Foyer Gallery, Edmonton Centennlal Llbrary is acceptingsubmissions for solo or group exhibitions. Information:Community Programmes, Edmonton Public Library 4232331 ext 246.
Cameo's 10thChristmas Craft
Sale December 2-10, Convention Centre, Edmonton.Juried. Application deadline: May 15. Information: Cameo Craft Sales, #311 10545 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton,AB T6E 6C6; 439-1130. Contlnued on next page
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Calls for entry Edmonton
Teachers WantedThe Edmonton
Needlecraft Guild is calling for people with a flair for creativity to teach at Fibre Potpourri,June 1-3, 1990 at Olds College. Please submit proposals for one or two day classes to: Mrs. E. Rolf, Edrnonton Needlecraft Guild, Box 8232, Postal Station F, Edmonton,AB T6E 4P1.
Other centres
The Quilt as Art August 15 to September 24, 1989, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. To be held in conjunction with A Patch in Time. Entries must be original designs. Deadline: March 1, 1989 for slides of completed work. Information:Bonnie Murdoch, Leisure Learning Services, 3rd Floor, 930 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R OL4; 229-9408. Tlmberllne Gallery, Cochrane is welcoming submissions by Western Canadian artists and artisans. The gallery exhibits contemporaryart and handcrafteditems. Consideration is given for month shows. Information:TimberlineGallery, Box 354, Cochrane, AB TOL OWOor call Andrea 932-2948. Outdoor Sculpture Competltlon In commemoration of the Queen Elizabeth Il Hospital 75th Anniversary. Alberta sculptors are invitedto submit proposals. Deadline: April 10. lnformation: Queen Elizabeth Il Hospital Sculpture Competition, c/o Prairie Gallery, 10209 99 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2H3•,5328111. Attn. Elizabeth Ginn.
Other provinces
Toronto Sculpture Garden Emphasizes site-specific work . Pays
artist fees and fabrication costs. Submissions accepted anytime and reviewed quarterly. Information: Toronto Sculpture Garden, PO Box 54, Station Q, Toronto, ON M4T
2L7; 416/485-9658.
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CALENDAR Paclflc Perceptions Quilt Show Quilt Canada 89 May 23-27, 1989, UBC Students Union Building, party room #200, Vancouver,BC. Sponsored by the Canadian Quilters' Association and the Fraser Valley Quilters' Guild with the co-operation of the UBC Faculty of Education, Department of Visual and Performing Ms. Five awards of excellence
School of Arts This fast growinginternationalsummer school calls on proposals from visual and perform-
ing artists wishing to present workshops August 12-25. Information: Trade Winds, Langham Galleries,
Box 1000,Kasio, BC VOG IMO;
of $500 each. Deadline: March 15, 1989 for slides. Information:Doreen Rennschmid, 12331 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V7A
604/353-2661. Wintergreen 89 November 24-26 Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, Regina. Information:Saskatchewan Craft Council, 1231 Idylwyld Drive N, Saskatoon, SK S7L IAI ; 306/6533616.
for Use Exhibitionon production crafts in Canada to travel in 1990. Objects must be functional, designed and made by artist in at least ten of the same design. Maxi-
July 14-16, Battleford. Sponsored by the Saskatchewan Craft Council. Information:Susan Robertson, Box 400, Outlook, SK SOL 2N0; 306/8678921 Tues, Wed, Thurs 1•.30- 4 p.m.
Deslgned for Productlon, Made
mum five slides to be submitted, $15 non-refundableentry fee. Objects must have been designed after
January 1, 1987. Deadline: May 31, 1989. Information:Cartwright Gallery, 1411 Cartwright Street, GranVille Island, Vancouver, BC V6H
3R7; 604/687-8266.
The Makers Eye 10thAnniversary Harbourfront Festival of Craft &
Design July 26-30. Applications available in December. Information: The Craft Studio at Harbourfront, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8; 416/973-4679. Contemporary and Traditional QulIts/Qullted Items August 10 to September 10, Art Gallery, Mt. St. Vincent University.Deadline: May 30. Informationsend a SASE to: Dorothy Johnston, ExhibitionCommittee Quilt 89, 541 Colby Drive,
Dartmouth,NS B2V IZ5.
Trade Winds - Movements In Fibre A touring exhibitionfrom July 25 to mid-Septernber featuring fibre works that literally move with the wind. Deadline: March 10. Information: Trade Winds, Langham Galleries,
Box 1000, Kasio, BC VOG IMO; 604/353-2661.
Kaslo-on-the-LakeSummer
Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival
Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale December 7-17, Ottawa Civic Centre, Landsdowne Park, Ottawa. 15thannual sale produced by Industrial Trade and Commerce Shows
Inc. Applications now available. Infor-
mation:OCCS, Tom Gamble, 47 Clarence Street, Suite 440, Ottawa, ON KIN 9K1; 613/232-5777. Atlantlc Christmas Fair 89 November 2-5, Exhibition Park, Halifax. lnformation:Atlantic PromotionsCo., 327 Prince Albert Road, Dartrnouth,
NS B2Y IN7; 902/463-2561.
Pleln Art Quebec 89 August 3-13, Quebec City. Outdoor (tents) martet which attracted 130,000 visitors in 1988. Deadline: March 31. Information: Plein Art 89, 61 Petit Champlain, PO GIK 4H5; 418/694-0260.
Other countries
Fiber Alaska 89 Art Show June 1730. Juried internationalshow; all
fibre constructions eligible. Deadline: April I. Cash awards. Information, send a SASE to: Fiber Alaska 89 J 110827, Box Show Co-ordinator,PO Anchorage, AK, 99511-0827.
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Calls for entry Other countries Juweliere and Uhrmacher - in cooperation with the Gesllschaft fur Goldschmiedekunst - is organizing an internationaljewelry competition/travellingexhibitionfor its 125th anniversary. Domestic and foreign craftspeople invitedto submit jewelry related to the body which emphasizes the classical 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. information:Gesellschaft fur Goldschmiedekunst e. V., Deutsches Goldschmiedehausj AltstadterMarkt6, D-6450 Hanau, Deutschland. 2nd International Ceramlcs Competltlon Mino,Japan. International judges, cash prizes. Three entries per person. Two categories: ceramic design (i.e. production) and ceramic arts (i.e. one-of-a-kind). Deadline: April 30. Information:Intemational Ceramics Festival 89, Mino,Japan, 2-15, Hinode-Machi,Tajimi City, ifu Fref., 507 Japan. International Competttlon of Ceramlc Art July 22 to October 8, Faenza, Italy. Information:Comune di Gaenza, Assessorato Urbanistica, Via Zanelli 4-45018, Faenza (RA) Italia.
Small Expressions 89 July 28 to
September 17, Salt Lake Art Center, Salt Lake, Utah. 5th annual juried exhibitsponsored by Handweavers Guild of America. Eligible: HGA merrbers. Maximum size of textile
work: 30 x 30cm (12 x 12"). Fee: $10 per entry. Deadline: April I. lnformation:Small Expressions 89, J Handweavers Guild of America, 120 MountainAvenue, B-101, Bloomfield, Conn. 06002; 203/242-3577. 12th Annual Fletcher Challenge Award Internationaljuried competi-
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CALENDAR tlon for excellence In ceramics held in association with Auckland Studio Potters Inc. Top award $10,000 (New Zealand currency) Deadline: May 5. Information:Leo King, CompetitionOrganizer, Box 881, Auckland 1, New Zealand; (09) 798-665. Internatlonal Lace Blennlal 4th intemational competitionin Brussels, Belgium. Gold, silver and bronze bobbins awarded plus cash prizes. Deadline: May 15. Information:
Shows and events Calgary
March 18 and 19 A Page Out of History, 5th Annual Canadian Artists in Porcelain National Doll Club Show, Carriage House Inn, 9030 MacLeod Trail SW, Calgary, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information:Christel Presley 2711289 or Chris Kolster 281-7633. To April 2 Three Solo ExhibitionsBev Tosh, paintings; Banff Centre Ceramic Exhibition;John Andrek-
son, sculpture/installation. April 430, 1989 On Body Omamentation,
innovation,experimentationand explorationof body omamentation. May 2-28 Alberta Variations- juried exhibition of works from the Alberta Potter's Association; Ceramics by Greg Pance. May 30 to June 17 The Group, Federation of Canadian Artists, Calgary Chapter; Foothills Camera Club. MuttartArt Gallery, 1221 2nd Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R OW5;266-2764. May 17 to June 2 Elizabeth Men-
zies, ceramics.July 26 to August 16 MarthaHenry, blownglass. Gutf Canada Gallery, 401 9 Avenue SW, Calgary; 233-4000. Mondayto Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Edmonton
To March 31 6x6x6: Mixed Media, small scale fine crafts exhibitionorganized by the Cartwright Gallery, Vancouver. Brought to Edmonton by
Musee du Costume et de la Den. telle, rue de la Violette, 6, B-lOOO Brussels, Belgium. Artltudes, New York - 1989 July 25 to August 13, Soho Gallery, New
York. Multi-media, international, juried art and craft competition.
$7,000 cash/purchase/awards.
Deadline: June 23. Information: Ar-
titudes, DepartmentRCR, PO Box 380, Hartsdale, NY 10530, USA; 914/633-5333
the Alberta craft Council, 509 10136 100 Street, Edmonton. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 15 to May 14 The Fine Art of Jewelry, Electrum Design Studio. Featuring works of 15 of Western Canada's Finest Designer/ Goldsmiths includingACC members Karen Cantine, Ian Medlandand Carol Cambell. Exhibit co-sponsored by the Alberta Art FoundationInformation:Wayne Mackenzie, Electrum Design Studio, 12419 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton,AB; 482-1402.
April 20 to May 4 Fibre: Form& Idea, Vik Gallery, 10129 104 Street,
Edrronton. Juried exhibitionof works by past students of Grant MacEwan Community College Fibre Program. Sponsored by the college and Vik Gallery. Information:Carla Costuros 483-2377. June 5 to July 7, 1989 On Body Ornamentation,innovation,experimentation and explorationof body omamentation,3rd Floor Beaver House, 10158 103 Street, Edmonton.Organized by the MuttartArt Gallery, hosted by the Alberta Craft Council,
Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism.
Aprll 26-30 Cameo's 7th Canadian Craft Sale, Edmonton Convention Centre. Information:Cameo Craft Sales, 311 Saskatchewan Drive. Edmonton,AB T6E 6C6; 439-1130.
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Shows and events Other centres
To March 18 Southern Points of View, juried competition of two
dimensional media. March 21 to Aprll 10 Visual Communication Grads - MedicineHat College. April 25 to May 7 This Antique is Alive and Well - contemporary adaptations of antique weaving and ikat by Barbara Whyte. May 16 to June 2 Images from the Waste Land - experimental video and music and papier mache constructions by Michael Truman and Joanne Kalvaitis (ACC member). June 13 To July 1 Good Medicine, Bad Medicine - nulti-media open juried competitiondevoted to the mystical side of art. Cultural Centre Exhibition, c/o Bob Dalton, MedicineHat College, 299 College Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB TIA 3Y6; 529-3963. To April 22 Eleanor Bond: Work Station (paintings). Desire for Life: Pictures from Berlin (neo-expressionist prints). April 29 to May 28 Art's Alive and Well in the Schools (children's art show); Three Prairie Painters: Barbara Ballachy, Rebecca Perehudoff and Catherine McAvity. Southem Alberta Art Gallery
601 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB
TIJ 01-14;327-8770.
August 15 to September 24 The
Quilt as Art an exhibitionin conjunction with Patch in me, intemational quilters conference, Banff. Exhibit at Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Information:Bonnie Murdoch, Leisure Learning Services, 3rd Floor 930 13 Avenue SW, cal-
gam AB T2R OL4;229-9408.
tember 7-25 6x6x6, 4th annual national exhibition of small scale fine crafts organized by the Cartwright Gallery, Vancouver. Prairie Gallery, 10209 99 street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2H3; 532-8111.
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CALENDAR May 31 to June 4 St. AlbertArts and Crafts Fair, Akinsdale Arena, St. Albert. Sponsored by St. Albert Fes-
June 9 to September 3 Tradition
The Manager,Arts and Crafts Fair, 19 Lome Crescent, St. Albert,AB T8N 3R5; 459-2336 (days) or 4590246 (evenings). April 4-8 Everyone's Art Auction, Profiles Gallery, 2nd Floor, St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert. Silent auction held by the Laubental Society to raise funds for the gallery. Viewing hours 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Information:Peg McPherson 4597886 or Maureen Dickson 458-7197.
tario Crafts 89 - a juried exhibitionof Ontario craft; October 18 to December 3 InteriorMotives - featuring textiles produced for domestic or business interiors;December 6-31 The Holiday Collection - items chosen for holiday gift giving. Information: The Craft Gallery, Ontario Crafts Council, 35 McCaul Street, Toronto,ON M5T IV7; 426/9773551. To March 30 Escape, Regina artisans Basil and Glenda Raamadin exhibitfused and leaded glass work. Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, 1231 IdyWyId Drive N, Saskatoon; 306/653-3616.
tival of the Arts Society. Information:
Other provinces
April 11-29 6x6x6, 4th annual national exhibition of small scale fine crafts organized by the Cartwright Gallery, Vancouver. ManitobaCrafts Council, #425 100 Arthur Street,
Winnipeg, MB R3B IH3; 204/9421816. July 5 to August swift current National ExhibitionCentre, R.C. Dahl Centre, 411 HerbertStreet E, Swift Current, SK S9H 1M5;
306/778-2736. October 1+31 Daw-
son Creek Art Gallery,#101 816 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, 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 26-3010th Anniversary HarbourfrontFestival of Craft & Design (formerly The Makers Eye). Information: The Craft Studio at Harbourfront, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8; 416/973-4679. March 22-26 one of a Kind, Canadian Craft Show spring craft show and sale, Autormtive Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto.Informa-
and Transition - an exhibition examining craft collections in Ontario;
September 6 to October 15 On-
July 14-16 Saskatchewan Handcraft
Festival, Battleford. Includes craft market, exhibitionand demonstrations. Information:Susan Robertson, Box 400, Outlook SK SOL 2N0; 306/867-8921 Tues, wed, and Thurs from 1:30 to 4 p.m. November 24-26 Wintergreen 89, Regina. Information:Terry Schwalm, Executive Director,Saskatchewan Craft Council, 1231 Idylwyld Drive,
N, Saskatoon,SK S7L IAI; 306/653-
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ON M4Y IAI; 416/960-3680.
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Courses, seminars & conferences
Calgary
Contours:Embroiderers'Associa-
tlon of Canada Inc. 1989 Semlnar May 28 to June 2, University of Calgary. Nationally and internationally known instructors for workshops in
all areas of needlework. Hosted by the Calgary Guild of Needle and Fibre Arts. Information: SASE to
Seminar 89, Box 176, stn. G., calgary, AB T3A 2G2; 242-4983. Connections and Alternatlves lntemationalCeramic Seminar May 26-28, Alberta College of Art, cal-
gary. Information:Evelyn Grant, C/o Leisure Learning Services, 3rd floor, 930 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R OL4; 229-9408. The Muttart Gallery Series The MuttartGallery offers a variety of workshops. Information:1221 2 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R OW5; 266-2764. Courses and Studlo Rental For those interested in working space and/orinstructionin ceramics contact the City of Calgary, Leisure Learning at 244-6661 or 244-6562. Pottery Courses Ongoing workshops offered at Culpepper Studio in Calgary. Ask about their free product seminars too. Culpepper 264-8191.
Pleasant Art Centre Visual art clas-
ses for all ages year round in addition 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; 2895626.
Edmonton
T-Shirt Decoration Workshop June 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 10158 103 Street, Edmonton. Taught by Elyse Eliot-Los; co-ordinated by the Alberta Craft Council. Fee: $20 plus
supplies. Registration deadline: May 26. Minimum 10 participants; maximum 15. Information:428-1654.
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WECAN Courses Edmonton's
WECAN Society (Where Edmonton Community Artists Network), 10215 112 Street, is offering a number of drawing and painting courses. Information:WECAN, Box 11231, Edmonton,AB T5J 3K5; 438-6308. Faculty of ExtensIon,Universityof Alberta Professional Developmentin Fine Arts: Making ArtNour 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 and professional development. Community art courses also offeredin many Alberta communities. Information:432-3034 days or 432-3116 after4:30 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 Recreatlon
Wide variety of visual arts courses offered throughoutthe city, for details writeto: Edmonton Parks and Recreation, PO Box 2359, Edrmnton, AB T5J 2R7; 428-3559.
Edmonton Public School Board A
wide variety of visual arts and crafts courses. EdrnontonPublic Schools, Continuing Education 426-3280.
Qulltlng Courses Information: Judy Villet, Fabrications Studio, 9942 82 Avenue, Edrnonton;439-6031.
Other centres
Series 89 July 3 to August 4, visual arts summer school at Red Deer College. Information:Alberta Culture, Visual Arts, 3rd Floor Beaver House, 10158 103 street, Ednmton, AB T5J 427-2031or Red Deer college, Box 5005, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5; 342-3516.
Summerscapes 89 August 6-11, visual arts summer school for youths aged 15 to 17. Deadline: June 23. lnformation:Alberta Culture, Visual Arts, 3rd Floor Beaver House, 10158 103 street, Edmonton, AB T5J 427-2031 or Red Deer college, Box 5005, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5; 342-3516.
A Patch In Time International
quilters' conference, Banff, Alberta,
August 30 to September3. Fashion
show, gala opening, banquet, workshops, lectures, films, panel discussion, show and share, merchants mall, exhibitions. Information:Bonnie Murdoch,Leisure Learning Services, 3rd Floor, 930 13 Avenue SW,Calgary, AB T2R OL4;229-9408.
Banff Centre The Lelghton Artist
Colony Two visual arts studios are available for use as working retreats by professional artists for a maximum period of three rnonthsper year. Applicants must show evidence of sustained dedication and significantachievement.Successful candidates will be chosen by a panel comprised of faculty of the School of Fine Arts. For furtherinformation write to the co-ordinator, Leighton Artist Colony, The Banff Centre, PO Box 1020, Banff,AB TOL OCO or call 762-6216. Applications may be made at any time. Clty of Red Deer Recreatlon and Culture Department Offers a wide variety of hands-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. The Lelghton Centre Offeringa wide range of art and handicraft courses and workshops. Information: The Leighton Centre, Box 48, Midnapore,AB TOL IJ0; 931-3636.
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Summerscapes 89 for artistic teens If you are a teenager lookingfor an intensely creative experience exploring the visual arts, plan to attend Summerscapes 89. Imaginative young artists, aged 15 to 17 will gather at Red Deer College from August 6 to 11 to develop new skills, try new art methods and make new friends.
Anne ACC memberand artist/quilter Severson enrolledher 15-year-old daughterAmy in Summerscapes last year and describes its effect as a revitalizationsaying: "The official school structurehas a deadening effect on Amy, but Summerscapes proved to be an enrichment." Amy, who is a student at Calgary's WilliamAberhartHigh School, describes Summerscapes as: "One of the best experiences of my life." The staff of professional artists, the big, well equipped studios of Red Deer College, lots of different materialsto work with and last, but not least, the chance to make good friends were reasons she felt it was such a good experience.
visual
arts
GRANTS
Application deadine:ApriI 14, 1989, 4 p.m. Appliætiong must be prior to applicant's travel dates.
Granb up to 25 per cent of the proposed cost of transportation (wit) documentation)up to Applicanb may apply for. but Will not receive project and travel grants related to the same project. For information Øntact: Travel Grants, Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism, Visual Arts
Branch. 3rd Floor, 10158 103 Street, Edmonton,AB T5J OX6.
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As a result of her participationin the program last year, Amy says she is thinkingand doing much more with her art. "I'm feeling my art more and am doing a lot of paintingand drawing." She also makes Jewelryand exhibiteda plaster cast hand with rings and bracelet-like decoration in the first Summerscapes studentexhibition at the City of Red Deer Recreation and Culture Departmentthis past February. 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.
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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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Amy plans to returnto Summerscapes this year and is tellingall her friends about it too. Her only complaint about the program is: "It's too short." Her least favorite activity:
"Gettingup in the moming."Summing up the wholething she used the words exciting, wonderfuland encouraging. Registration for the fifth Summerscapes has begun. There is room for only 60 students and in past years all spaces have been filled.Applicationforms are available from most high school art teachers, or by contacting Alberta Culture and Multi-
Amy Severson at work making Jewelry at
last year's Summerscapes. Photo courtesy ofAnne Severson
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culturalism at 427-2031 or Red Deer College at 342-3516. Informationsubmitted by Eylse Eliot-Los, promotion coordinator,Summerscapes 89 and
ACC member.
Submissions
ROJ cr visual
GRANTS
Appliætiondeadine: Mardi 31, 1989, 4 p.m. Granb up to 25 per cent of he proposedcost of projects and prograrns, or to a maximum of
$2,000. In tie æse of experiencedartistswhere living allowanæ is felt to be necessary, grants up to
50 per ænt of cost of proposed project or program, and to a maximum of $5,000, are providedto deserving incividuals. For informationcontact: Project Grants, Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism,Visual Arts Branch, 3rd Floor, 10158 103 Street, Echonton,AB T5J
welcome
Our Calendar of Events is compiled from informationcoming intothe office. If you or your group have an exhibit, conference, seminar, craft fair, etc. which you would like publicized, please send the informationto the ACC office. Because the Alberta Craft Magazine Is only published six times per year, it is
best to submit information at least two months ahead of the actual event date to ensure publica-
tion. Check the masthead (page 2) for upcoming deadlines.
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NOTE:AGM date change
Dates for the Alberta Craft Council annual general meeting have been changed to June 2 and 3 in Red Deer at the Old Court House. (The date change was made so the ACC meeting would not conflict with the Alberta Potters' Association annual general meeting.) A guest speaker and aftemoonworkshops are slated to followthe meeting on Saturday, while a social gathering is being arranged for Friday evening. Watch for more details.
Something which hasnt changed is the need for board nominees. Five directors'terms expire at the end of May 1989. Those directors whose terms expire are: Keith Evans,
Mavis Legg, Tony Mandarin, Debra Newberryand Ross Bradley. They can be re-nominatedto serve on the board for another wo year term. Nominationfoms are to be submittedto the ACC office no later than March 31, 1989. A brief statement addressing the nordnee's special attributes,interests, areas of expertise, experience and views on ACC activity and service priorities should accompany the nomination
fom.
Nominee statements of intentwill be published in in the May/June Alberta Craft as will additionaldetails about the meeting.
ACC NOMINATION FORM Directors shall be nominatedby any three (3) members or one (1) member organization, and shall be elected by all members
Advertising with us Alberta Craft Magazine is the official publicationof the Alberta Craft Council and is published six times per year. Advertlslng Is accepted from members and non-members. The display advertising rate Is 40 cents per agate line. Camera ready advertisements requested. Color charges are $100 per color. If advertisements need halftones an additional $10 per halftonewill be charged. Below is a list of common advertisement sizes and costs: Full page $156 Hatf page $78 page Two thirds $104 One thirdpage $52 One sixth page $28 One twelfthpage $14 Classified advertisements are $9 for 30 words or less witha 20 cent charge per word thereafter. For rmre information,contact the ACC office at 428-1654.
entitled to vote.
We (The)
(names of three mernbersor one organization)
hereby nominate
(include address and telephone nurnber)
for the position of Director of the Alberta Craft Council for a
two year term commencing June 3, 1989.
CLASSIFIEDS Leather, thread, beads, fur, leather tools and needles. Good prices, helpful staff. Halford Hide & Leather 8629 126 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
T5H
474-4989.open Satur-
days 9 a.m to 4 p.m., weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (abcd) (signatures of nominatorsor officerof nominatingorganization)
I hereby agree to stand for election to the Alberta Craft Council Board of Directors and to serve if elected. (signature of nominee)
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF NOMINATIONIS:
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FASHION LADY INC. 70-B Arthur Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B IG7 204/943-2679. Wholesale suppliers of jewellery findings, parts and beads in metals, acrylics, woods, bone, glass, ceramics, shell, crystal, sern-precious stones, metal buttons, buckles and snaps. Free catalogue. (abc)
MARCH 31, 1989.
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ACC suppliers directory available to non-members for $2.50
plus postage. Call 4 28-1654
LOTTERIES
The Alberta Craft Council is a beneficiary of Alberta Lotteries. Funds are allocated by the Govemment of Alberta through the Alberta Art Foundation.
IN SILK LTD.
art &craft christmas sale
Edmonton'sfirst Silk Printing Supply Store
A large selection of:
DYES
CALL FOR ENTRY Write or Call:
ART MARKET PRODUCTIONS Marlene A. Loney TOLOCO P.O. Box 385 Banff, TEL• (403) 762-2345
BRUSHES
EARRINGAND BROOCH SHELLS
FLEECE TOPS
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE Classes in silk painting offered
Calgary Convcnlåon Centre
Calgary, Alberta November 17111- 19112,1989
SCARVES
8343ARGYLL ROAD, EDMONTON,ALBERTA T6C 4B2
(located betweenFanny's Fabrics & Fashion Fabrics on Argyll Road)
(403) 466-8193
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday closed
ATLINÄCENTRE FOR THE ARTS
A beautiful region among spectacular mountains and lakes in B.C. Here, with the assistance of outstanding artists and educators from Canada exploration and Europe, one can find the concentration to focus on the The forms. art significant culturally and development of personally and discoveries possible strengthen one's potential to achieve works of greater depth. The courses are designed for practising artists, art teachers, art students, people from various disciplines within the applied arts, and some individuals with little formal art training. Brochures available. Scholarships available. Registration deadline: June 1st, 1989.
Visual Workout: June 13 —July 4, 1989
professional A three-week program offering an in-depth exploration toward competence in the visual language relevant to the expression of ones work
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and life. For beginners and advanced. Tuition and accommodation: $700
Concept and the Creative Process: July 11—August 8, 1989
An extraordinary four-week opportunity to work all day on your own creative explorations. An invigorating period of focused independent work, shaping your ideas into contemporary statements. For the searching advanced student, professional artist and teacher. Tuition and accommodation: $900 For information call or write to: Atlin Centre for the Arts, 19 Elm Grove Avenue, Toronto, Ont. M6K 2H9 (416) 536-7971 or UBC Creative Arts Program, Centre for Continuing Education, The University of British Columbia, 5997 Iona Drive, Vancouver, B.C.
V6T2A4 (604) 222-5254
After June 10th: Box 207, Atlin, B.C. VOW IA0 (604) 651-7659.
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