ALBERTA/ MAGAZINE November/December 1989 ISSN 0834-91ox
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CCC report 4 ACC 10th anniversary
7-10 Calendar of events 14 GST and craftspeople Alberta Craft Council #509 10136100 Street
Edmonton,AB T5J OPI
MEMO FROM THE PRESIDENT
President
by Keith Evans Well, here we are on the fast track to Christmas. By the time this hits your doorstep, the Christmas craft sales season will be well under way; we'll be starting to worry about what to buy Uncle Joe again this year, and fussing about which in-laws to spend Christmas dinner with. It's also a season of reflection and of warmth and rejoicing. Although a wee bit early, on behalf of the board and staff, may I take this opportunityto wish you and your familythe very best of the holiday season. A lot has happened since our last issue. Some of you may already be aware that for reasons of health, Bobbi Hoffman, our executive director,will be stepping down.The ACC truly regrets that Bobbi is no longer able to continue with her duties. Her enthusiasm, energy and dedication will be greatly missed. I would like to draw your attention to our invitation for application for this position in this issue. If you can work
tirelessly, do not mind irregular hours, can answer any questionconceivable, are innovative,creative, can balance a budget and stretch dollars, have well developed administrative skills, know everything there is to know about the craft industry and community, know everybody you need to know, do not mind taking direction from 12 people
- and have fun doing it - and don't mind living in Edrnonton ...then we'd like to talk to you.
And while on the topic of change, Tim Bissett of Calgary has been appolnted to the board, filling the
vacancy leftby Carmen Haakstad. Tim is a raku artistwith a strong background in marketingand promo-
ALBERTACRAFT COUNCIL CONTACTS Keith Evans, MD of Sturgeon Vice-presldent Carol Campbell, Calgary
Secretary Ross Bradley, Edrmnton Treasurer Mavis Legg, Edmonton Directors Thom Barnes, Calgary
And if you havent heard by now, Doug Main, culture and multiculturalism minister,has announced that September 23-29, 1990 will be Craft Week in Alberta as part of our 10th anniversary celebration. The
recognition of the week will coincide with the opening of Champagne Breakfast and the Canadian Craft Council annual meeting to be held in
Calgary.
And in case you missed it in the last newsletter, the call for entry deadline
for ChampagneBreaKast, a major, juried exhibition,is February 2, 1990. This show is expected to be equal to or better than Handspirits and will showcase the best the Alberta crafts community has to offer.Dont miss this opportunity to show what we can The momentum is beginning to build
for 1990, and I encourage all members to be a pan of this celebration. This is, after all, your party and the best way to get the most out of it is to get involved.
Tim Bissett, Calgary Martha Campiou, Edmonton Dianne Finch, MedicineHat Tony Mandamin, Edmonton Tandy McGibbon, Edmonton Allan Sheppard, Sherwood Park Linda Stanier, Stony Plain
ACC office #509 10136 100 Street Edmonton,AB T5J OPI Phone 428-1654 Executive Director Bobbi Hoffman Editor Jean Coulton
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
January/February - December I March/April - February 15 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 editfor 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.
tlon. We welcome his addition to the
board.
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November/December 1989 Alberta Craft
On exhibit
Alberta Varlatlons, a show by AIberta Potters' Assoclatlon members, brought to Edmonton by the
ACC, receiveda rave revlewIn
the Edmonton Joumal. The exhlblt showed at Beaver House from September 5 to October 6. Addltlonal promotion for the exhlblt was achieved when ACC director Llnda Stanler appeared on CFRN televlslon's Day by Day. Unfortunately, the opening receptlon failed to draw attendance. Thanks do, however, go to those who participated.
Canadian Crafts Council report By E. Ross Bradley,provlnclal representative
Members of the Canadian Crafts Council gathered in Hull, Quebec, for their annual general meeting in late September. A week of committee and board meetings kept members busy during the day with numerous social events planned for the evenings. Some of the highlights of the week's activity included: - Plans are in the works for a major Canadian craft exhibition to be mounted in 1994. The show will be curated and begin with a Canadian tour hopefully opening at the National Gallery of Canada. This will be followed by an international circuit. The curatorial committee is also looking into a series of smaller "suitcase" exhibits. These might take the form of a single standard sized showcase on a given theme from each province. These could be made available to the public spaces who request displays from the various provincial and national council offices. - A national committee on education has been established with Linda Stanier representing the ACC. She will be asking for assistance and information from members so if you are concerned or wish to help please let the office know.
- Members were given a tour of the new Canada Council Art Bank offices in downtown Ottawa. The facilities allow much greater access to the collections by borrowers and visitors. Anyone visiting Ottawa is encouraged to visit the new space. This was followedby a tourof Panet House which now houses the Chalmers Cultural Centre including the CCC offices. They are still in the process of moving in
November/December1989 Alberta Craft
and would gratefully accept any donations of useful craft nationalitems such as pots, plates or cups to make it ly representative. - The Canadian Museum of Civilization hosted a reception for the presentation of the Bronfman Award to former Albertan ceramic artist Harlan House. It was held in the Grand Hall of the new facility in Hull. Guests also had an opportunity to view the Masters of the Craft exhibition which includes works by the first ten recipients of the Bronfman Award. Be forewarned however if you plan on visiting the new museum that there is still nuch work to be done and a visit to other areas of the permanent collection can prove very frustrating with many displays either under construction or not even begun. This after you have paid your full admission price at the door. It has been suggested that it will take at least two more years to complete most of the exhibits.
- Following a day of committee meetings, there was the annual presentation of provincial reports and a show of slides of activity across the country. Work by Albertan artists whose slides will be deposited in the CCC reference centre as well as installation shots of the exhibitions we mounted last year were shown. Members who would like to have their slides considered for placement with the CCC should forward copies to their slide registry file at the ACC office. - At the board meeting a new executive was elected. The new president of the CCC is Marilyn Stbthers, a fibre artist from Winnipeg. You will all have an opportunityto meet Marilyn and the rest of the board at the next CCC annual general meeting which will be held in Calgary in Septernber 1990.
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10th anniversary plans take form
The ACC's 10th anniversaryprimary celebration will be the launching of the Champagne Breakfast exhibition in September 1990, the Canadian Crafts Council annual meeting in Calgary and related events all under the auspices of ProvincialCraft Week. Declaration of Provincial Craft Week
from September 23 to 29 has been confirmed by the provincial govern-
ment through Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism Minister Doug Main.
Meanwhile, the CCC will meet during the same week holdingits meeting on one Ofthe days. Champagne Breakfast is, of course, the big event planned to mark the ACC'S 10th anniversary. It will equal or exceed Handspirits,said ACC President Keith Evans, referring to
Just a
reminder,
slide deadline is
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February 2,
0 1990 ALBERTA
COW4CIL
that major ACC exhibition which travelled the province in 1985-6.
It is planned that Champagne Breakfast will also be a travelling exhibit with provincial and national venues (negotiations are underway). But more importantly,the ACC is looking for member support to make this ex-
hibition truly successful. (Note: the exhibitis open to members at no cost and to non-members for a fee.)
Slide entry deadline is fast approaching - February 2, 1990 - don'tforget. The jurors have already been selected and will be judging slides at the end of February.
big time
BY IE.JROSS BRADLEY. EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
It's time for Albertan artists to throw off their small town ideas and complexes
and face the 90s as the accomplished professionals that they are. The major, juried exhibition,Champagne Breakfast will be your chance to show off your talents to a national audience. No this is not a show of breakfast settings. Although, we are giving a prize for the most creative interpretationof the theme, the emphasis is on creative not literal interpretation.Other works in the show will encompass the entire gamut of crafts being created in the province. Again the expectation is that we will rmunt the biggest and best exhibition of craft ever seen in this or any other province. We know the work is out there, we see it in galleries, exhibitions and special commissions all over Alberta. We see it winning national and international competitions and being presented as official gifts to visiting dignitaries from around the world. Now is the chance to show it to a large audience in Alberta and across Canada. This is the chance to build that profile that will place you on the "national marketing Yes, this is a juried exhibition, with a prestigious jury of experts from across Canada. No, we cannot tell you ahead of time who they are. First of all, things change and people might have to withdrawfrom the jury, and then the information you have been given is wrong. Second of all, they need to be protected from undue lobbying, yes I know you would never do such a thing, but others would. Third, it is for your protection from yourself. In the past, artists have not participated because they thoughtthey could second guess the jury and this made the resulting show poorer for their absence. So trust in your abilities and enter your best and most exciting work. This does not mean that your have to have a national reputation to get into this show. You are being judged on the individual works you submit not on your past performance. Many of the works in our last major show were the first pieces exhibitedby emerging artists. This is your chance to launch your work in this high profile show. So dont just sit there, do it. You have three rnonths to create the "Best of Show." We are depending on you to make this the best show possible.
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November/December 1989 Alberta Craft
Director addresses concerns to minister it reports to the Alberta Government through the minister responsible for
The following is a letter that was sent to Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism Minister Doug
Technology,Research and Telecom-
Main, by ACC directorTony Mandamin. Itis being reprinted here for the information of ACC
munications. I think it would be much more appropriate if Access Networ%was associated much more closely with Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism.
members. If members consider the idea meritorious,
direct comments
to the ACC
Dear Slr: I recently had the occasion to attend the Canadian Conference on the Arts held in Charlottetown,P.E.I. in May 1989. I attended the conference as a representative of the Alberta Craft Council being a member of the Board of Directors of that organization. As an individual interested in arts and culture in Alberta, I was very much impressed withthe panel presentation at the P.E.I. conference. The panel was made up of ministers and senior departmental officials from different provincial governmentsacross the country. The programsof the provincial governments varied greatly but one factorstruck me as especially significant. Those provincial government programs which impressed me as being the most meaningful and effective were from provinces which
office.
had organized theiraffairs such that both culture and comrnunications were in the same department. The provinces which had culture in one department and communications in another department fared poorly by comparison.
I should like to see the Province of Alberta take a leading role in fostering cultural development within AIberta. This would be fostered if the
My education includes electrical en-
I write this letter as an individual rather than as a representativeof the Alberta Craft Council and the opinionsexpressed are my own. I would be happy to elaborate further should you wish.
gineering and I have always had an
interest in the uses of technology. It's always been my belief that people tend to focus on the technological device rather than the use to which that device is put. In the case of television, quite often the emphasis is on the equipment and its operation rather than the content
being televised. The emphasis is on the medium rather than the message. In fact, it should be the other
same departmentassumed responsibility for both culture and communications.
Yours truly, Leonard (Tony) Mandamin Barrister and Solicitor
way around.
Access Networkis very much involved in the broadcasting and communications field. As I understand it,
UNDER THE TREE 111 Alberta Craft Council member sale and exhibit ion featuring quality, handcrafted items ideal for gifting.
November
17 to December 15 Third Floor, Beaver House 10158 103 Street
Edmonton, Alberta Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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ACC
make theirmarks staff/members
ACC Executive Director Bobbi Hoffman spent six weeks in Kenya this past summer working on a pottery project. As a volunteer consultant with the Canadian Executive Services organization, working for the Canada Save the Children Fund, Bobbi's objective was to upgrade skills, research market feasibility and salability of traditional and contemporary pottery."The women's skills were incredible,"said Bobbi of the group she worked with at Gankune
Village near MountKenya. So, while upgrading of skills wasn't necessary, she did introducea new production
method by bringing a potter's wheel (made by Mark Leenders of the Northem Alberta Woodcarvers Association) which could be replicated. Bobbi's husband Bud came along and seeing him work with Bobbi really surprised the village women. DaughterKendyl and friend Mimi Lilly (also a potter)joined them for the last three weeks and ended up teaching things like macrame. Graphic work done for the ACC by designer Bob Robertson recently received recognition at the 2nd Prairie Show organized by the Alberta Chapter of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada. In the expanded identity category he entered the ACC membership brochure, exhibition poster, exhibition invitations and advertisement used for The
Works and received a meritaward. Bob actually had five entries, all of
which received merit awards. Out of
the 350 entries from Alberta,Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Yukon, 73 were recognized by the jury. An awards dinner is slated for mid-November after which the selected entries will travel on exhibit throughout the participating areas. Bill Weber of Bill's Wood Pile made his television debut in September on an Edmontoncable station.A two and a half hour visit to the
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of the women whomshe was helplng In Kenya. toymaker's studio resulted in a four
and a half minuteclip which ran several times on Shaw Cable's Edmonton now. The Webers arranged to have some children playing with the toys and that footage ran in conjunction with an interview with Bill. The ACC memberwas spottedby Shaw while participating in The Works last summer. Recently on exhibit at Profiles Gallery in St. Albert were works by ACC members Laurie Stobie, Rosa Taylor and Jenny Woods. The exhibit, The Art Fibre, featured a wide range of fibre media and techniques by six artists from the 4 Fibres Group former graduates from Grant MacEwan CommunityCollege's Fibre Arts Program.
ACC DirectorCarol Campbellhas a
collection of her recent jewelry on exhibit at the Rubaiyat Crafts Gallery
(722 17 Avenue S.W. Calgary) until November 9. Work by ACC glass blower Jim Norton is also on exhibit. Newly appointedACC directorTm Bissett of Calgary had three of his large raku pieces recently pur-
chased by BP Canada for its permanent collection (on display on the 31 Floor of Banker's Hall) and Unocal Canada purchased twopieces
for its permanent collection as well.
A promotionalpackage of his work was sent to Japan for a possible commission in a new hotel. (The
hotelarchitectis a Calgarian.) The AMA also commissionedTm and
partner Melody Stirling to do 800 commemorativeplates. They actualIy ended up opening a new branch of business designing commermrative plates, because the AMA decided to have print on the front of the plates rather than a design as originally proposed. You will also be able to read about Tm's work in an upcoming issue of the Globe and Mail'sWest Magazine. Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism MinisterDoug Mainhas taken three items purchased from ACC members to be used as gifts on a trip to Japan. Judy Main, the minister's wife, and Sheelagh Dunlap of the visual arts branch selected pieces by Anne Bradbury, MarthaHenry (at the ACC gallery) and Tim Bissett (at the Front Gallery) .
November/December 1989 Alberta Craft
Calls for entry
CALENDAR
Calgary
FOYER GALLERY, EDMONTONCENTEN-
ARTISTS/ARTISANS Handspirits,a co-opera-
NIAL LIBRARY is acceptingsubmissionsfor solo or group exhibitions.Information:Com-
Shop features work from the hands of Canadian
423-2331 ext 246.
Selection process guarantees maintenanæ of the finest qualiy. Resume requested. Information: Handspirits,14104 StreetSW, Calgary, AB T2R OY2; 263-HAND.
lectaft Guild is calling for people with a flair for
gallery, seeks finely
original work.
artisB in fibre, wood, glass, ceramic and paper.
FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS December1-3 Third Annual Craft Sale, Roundup Centre, Calgary. Juried. Information: Pauline Biswanger, 192 Hawkvies.NManor Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G
munity Programmes, Edmonton Public Library
TEACHERS WANTED
Edmonbn Need-
creativity to teach at Fibre Potpourri, June 1-3,
1990 at
College. Please submit proposals
for one or MO day classes to: Mrs. E. Rolf. Ed-
monton Needlecraft Guild, Box 8232, Postal
StationF, Edmonton,AB T6E 4P1.
CAMEO'S10THCHRISTMASCRAFT SALE
December 2 to 10. Edmonton Convention
3A2: 2W2276. BANKERS HALL in downtownCalgary offers
Centre. Contact: Cameo's Craft Sales.
our unique cart program. Information:Yvonne Rauw, Bankers Hall Marketing269-5500 Mon-
CAMEO'S 8TH CANADIAN CRAFT SALE
April 25 to 29, 1990 EdmontonConvention
Edmonton
10545 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton,AB TEE 6C6; 439-1130.
arise the opportunity of short term leasing on day to Friday. Out of town call collect
CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST ACC 10th anniversary juried exhibition. Maximum free (3) enries, two views of each item. Fee: ACC rnem-
,
10545 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton,AB T6E 6C6; 439-1130.
Cente. Contact: Cameo's Craft Sales, #311,
Other centres
CANADIAN METAL PRODUCTS ImagesOf
The North, located in tie CP Hotel, Lake Louise
1990. Information/entries:Alberta Craft Coun-
media is acæptable, but must contain some metal.Contact:Helena Cheung, PO Box 117, Lake Louise, AB TOL IEO; 522-3699. TIMBERLINE GALLERY Cochrane will be moving to bigger and betterquartersby October.We are welcomingsubmissions(either
oil,#509 10136 100 Street Edmonton,AB T5J OPI; 428-1654. A TISKET A TASKET NationalBasket exhibiion and sale, curated by Rae Hunter,a noted basket maker and instructor, sponsored by tie
ACC. N4aximumfive (5) slides, 3'x3'x3 maximum size, $25 entry fee. Deadine: April 30, 1990. Information/Entries: Alberta Craft Coun-
cil, 509 10136 100 Street, E&nonton,AB T5J OPI; 428-1654. SILK SCARF/STOLE COMPETITIONNaional design competitionand exhibition.Curated by Pirkko Karvonen, sponsored by frie ACC. Max-
imum 10 entries (actual items), $15 fee, $200
grand prize and merit awards. Informa-
tion/entries:Alberta Craft Coundl. 509 10136
100 Street,Edmonton,AB TSJ OPI; 428-1654. MuttartConservatory Seeks Emerging Artlsts Monthlyexhibitions.Preferenæ given to, but not restricted to subject matter related to na-
ture, including landscapes, florals and the natural environment. Paintings, drawings, prints, small sculpture can be Information:Senior Extension Offiær. Wttart Conservatory. Edmonton Parks & Recreation,
PO Box 2359, Edmonton,AB T5J 2R7; 428-
WECAN PROPOSALS Where Edmonton Community Artists Network is accepting proposals for exhibitions. Harcourt House
lery (1,400 sq. ft.) rental fee $200 (no mmmis-
sion taken). Information:WECAN, Harcourt House, 10215 112 Street, Edmonton;4264180.
ONE OF A KIND March 28 to April 1,
Automotive Building, Exhibition Plaæ. Toronto. Deadline: November 15. Information:
Canadan Craft Show Limited, 21 GrenGlle
Street,Toronto.ON M4Y IAI.
TORONTO SCULPTURE GARDEN Emphasizes site-specificwork Pays artistfees and
fabrication costs. Submissions accepted
anytime and reviewed quarterly. Information:
TorontoSculpture Garden. PO Box 54, Stadon O, Toronto, ON M4T 21-7:416/485-9658.
OTTAWACHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE December 7-17, OttawaCivic Cenre, Landsdowne Park, Ottawa. 15th annual sale produced by In-
dustrial Trade and Commerce Shows Inc. Ap-
plications now available. Information:OCCS,
Tom Gamble. 47 Clarence Street, Suite 440, Ottawa, ON KIN 91<1;613/232-5777.
ORIGINALS - A SPRING CRAFT SALE April 5-8, 1990,
Civic Centre, Landsdowne
Park, Ottawa. Information: Industrial Tra± and
bers - free; non-members $35 first piece, $10
each a±itional pieæ. Deadline: February 2,
Other province
is seeking metal jewelry and sculpture. Mxed
slides or print) of high quaJi9'. contemporary crafts by Canadan artisans. Information:Tm-
berlineGallery, Box 354, Cochrane, AB TOL
OWO or call Andrea 932-2948.
11TH ANNUAL LETHBRIDGE REGIONAL
Commerce Shows Inc., Tom Gamble. 47 Clarence Street, Suite 440, Ottawa,ON KIN 9K1; 613232-5777. VIRTU V: FORUM & FUNCTION 5th annual Canadan juried ±sign
forfurniture
and accessories aeated for resi&ntjal use.
Eligibleare originalproducB ±signed andor manufacturedin 1988/89 by Canadan resident or
citizens living abroad. Infor-
mation: Forum & Function. Directions In Cana&an Design, Box 584, Stn. C, Toronb, ON M6J 3R9; 416/588-5229.
4TH NATIONAL BIENNIAL OF CERAMICS June 12 to August 26, Trois Rivierøs, Queb&
Cash prizes totalling $18,000. Deadline:
ARTS & CRAFTS SALE December 2 and 3. ln-
January 31. Information: National Biennial of
AB TIJ 4A2 or pick up info at Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 601 a Avenue S.. Lethbridge; 327-
G9A 5L9: 819/374-3244.
formation:Crafts Sale, Box 1063, Lethbridge,
8770. STRATHCONA COUNTY PERMANENT ART COLLECTION Artists living in Strathcona County are invited to submit project in any medium for consideration.
Deadine:
Information: Strathcona ROQation, Parks and
Culture 467-2211.
PROFILES GALLERY 1990 EXHIBITIONS
Submissions from professional, emerging and local St. Albert artisÉ are being acæpted forthe 1990 exhibiüon s&ledule. Solo or group shows.
Deadline: January 10. Information: Deirdre
Smart, Visual
Coordinator, Profile Gallery,
2nd Floor, St. Albert Plaæ, 5 St. Anne Street,
st Albert,AB TEN 3Z9; 459-1697.
Ceramics, PO Box 1596, Trois Rivieres, PO
SALON DES METIERS D'ART DU QUEBEC CRAFT SHOW December1 to 17, Exposition Hall, Place Bonaventure,
Montreal. Information:
Salon des B&tiers d'Art du Quebec, 911 rue
Jean-Talonest, #219, Khntreal,PO H2R IVS; 514/270-7770. SPRING FESTIVAL OF QUILTS April5. Mep Ville Legion Hall. Open to all quilters, 13 categories, $1300 cash prizes, workshops, gale. Deadine: March 5. Informaüon: Melville
District Quilters Guild, Box 1004, wville, SK
SOA 2P0. SPORT ART COLLECTION Sask sport
of
Regina is looking for new works in any medium by Canadian makers/artists to to its tion. Works must have a sport tierne. Informa-
tion: Murray Dyke, Sport Art Collecim, Sport Inc., 1870 Lorne Street, Regina SK 2L7; 306/780-9309.
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CALENDAR Shows and events
Calls for entry
Calgary
Other provinces
THECRAFTGALLERY Invites craftspeopleto submit proposals for exhibitions together with
slides and resumes. Contact: Alan Elder, curator, The Craft Gallery, Ontario Crafts Coun-
cil, 35 McCaul Street, Toronto,ON M5T IV7; 416,977-3551.
SPRING CRAFT SALE May4-6, Saskatoon. The SCC Marketing Committee is planning a trade/consumercraft sale open to retailers to place wholesale orders on May 4 and then open
to the public as a
craft market May 5 and
6. Information:Gary Robins, marketingchairSaskatchewan person at 306/775-8250 or Craft Council, 1231 Idlwyld Drive N.. Sas-
katoon,SK S7L IAI; 306/653-3616. CANADA COUNCILART BANK Jury mem-
—bers meet twice a year to determine works of art which will be purchased. Deadlines: May 1 and November 1. Information:Canada Council Art Bank, 2279 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa,ON KIB 41<9;613/598-4359.
SASKATOON GUN CLUB SHOW
17-
18, 1990 featuring wildlife artists and carvers, photographers and taxidermists. Booths avail-
able. Information:401, 212 Street East, Sas-
katoon,SK S7N 2T6; or call Jack Adams 306/653-4518.
Other countries
FABRIC GARDENS Expo 90 (Japan)Quilts
with the theme of Gardens and Greenery are sought for this juried international exhibit. Sponsored by Asahi Shimbun, with support from the
Ministryof Foreign Culture of Japan, the Agen-
cy for CulturalAffairsof Japan, Takashimaya DepartmentStores and Shisei±. Slide deadline: November 20. Information:Jean M. Andrews,Fabric Gar±ns c/o Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Centro, Box 747, Athens, OH 45701; 614/592-4981. SILVER: NEWFORMS AND EXPRESSIONS Il The second of three competitionsspongored by New York silver retailer Fortunoff. Open to all metalsmitys working in North
America. Organized by Society of North
AmericanGol&miths(SNAG). Deadine:
Deæmber 1, Information: Rosanne Raab As-
sociates, 167 East 61 Street, New York. NY 10021; 212/371-6644. DESIGN CONTEST Biennale Ortandi,Geneva, Switzerland. Design Øntest for ceramic wall
and floor tiles (21.6 x 21.6 cm). Deadline: January 15. Contact: Biennale Orlandi, Securitas Express XA, Box 289, Ch-1211, Geneva 26, Switzerland.
NOVEMBER 9 TO DECEMBER 20 Top
Coverage - Out of the Closet, an ACC exhibition of wearable art. Mount Royal College, Calgary.
NOVEMBER 18 TO DECEMBER 2 The cos-
mos Suite, raku art works by Tm Bissett (new ACC director). Stephen Lowe Gallery, 1516 7
Street SW, Calgary, AB; 229-9652. TO NOVEMBER 28 New Clay Sculpture,
Aldo Marchese; Michael Kenna photographs. Folio Gallery Inc., 328 10 Street NW Calgary,
AB T2N IV8; 283-6423.
NOVEMBER22 TO DECEMBER7 E. Ross Bradley, Tim Bissett (ACC members)
JANUARY 10-31 EvelynGrant,ceramics.Exhibits of other work on a rotating basis. Gulf
Canada Gallery,401 9 AvenueSW, Calgary;
233-4000. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. TO NOVEMBER 17 Contemporary Watercolor.
Triangle Galleryof Visual Art. 800 Macleod Trail SE (Municipal Plaza, west entrance), Cal-
gay; 262-1764.
NOVEMBER 17-19 Third annual Art MarketArt and Craft Sale, Calgary Convention Centre, 120 9 Avenue SE, Calgary. Fri 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Infor-
mation: MarleneA. Loney, PO Box 385, Banff,
AB TOI OCO; 762-2345.
Edmonton
NOVEMBER17TO DECEMBER IS Undertie Tree Ill, exhibitionand sale of AlbertaCraft
Coverage - Out of the Closet, an ACC exhibition of wearable art. Red Deer and District
Museum. Red Deer. NOVEMBER 11 AND 12 Fantasy by Hand Il,
arts and crafts extravaganza at the Grand
Ball Room, Black Knight Inn. Red Deer. Satur-
day noon to 9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Information:Red Deer Chamber of Commerce 347-4491 (days).
TO NOVEMBER 11 Raku Show; NOVEMBER 12 TO DECEMBER 1 DeborahForbes/Valcullen (painters). Cultural Centre. Medicine Hat College, 299 College Drive SE. %dicine Hat AB TIA 3Y6; 529-3963. TO NOVEMBER 29 Al sculptureinstallation;Lee Dicison. installation.DECEM-
BER 9 TO JANUARY 28 HonorKeever, photographic installation; Alan Storey. sculr
ture. Southern Alberta Art Gallery. 6013 Avenue
south. Lethbridge,AB TIJ OH4;327-8770. DECEMBER 3 Botanic Garden Christmas sale,
Devonian Botanic Garden. Hwy 60 west of Ed-
monton. Sale of decorative Christmas items. Come to ice skate, take the kids on a hay ri±,
enjoy refreshments. Information: 987-3054.
NOVEMBER 18-19 Fort Saskatchewan Handworks Society Christmas Craft Sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Legion Hall, Fort Saskatchewan. lnformation: Shelley Michael 998-0524.
Other provinces
Council members' work. Opening November
November 8-12 Circle Craft Christmas Market,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Han±rafted Christmas tree
fice:604/684-2422.
17, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Third Floor, Beaver House, 10158 103 Street. Edmonton, AB. Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays
ornaments donated by ACC members will also
be for sale. Proceeds to go to a Christmas chariW.
NOVEMBER 11 AND 12 NorthernAlberta Woodcarvers Association 7thAnnual Show and
Sale, M.E. Lazerte CompositeHigh School Cafeteria, 144 avenue and 66 street, Edmonton. Information: Tony Shepert462-5023, Ralph Poels 973-6965, Bill Pridmore 436-2470.
NOVEMBER 22-26 Second annualHan± in Harmony Christmas craft show, Common-
Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre, Canada Place. Weekdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat and Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Circle Craft of-
TO DECEMBER 3 InteriorMotives- featuring textiles produced for domestic or business inte-
riors;DECEMBER 6-31 The Holiday Collection
- items chosen for holiday gift giving. Information: The Craft Gallery, Ontario Crafts Coundl,
35 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T IV7; 426/977-3551. NOVEMBER 24-26 Wintergreen89. Regina. Information: Terry Schwalm. Executive Director,
Saskatchewan Craft Council, 1231 Idylwyld
Drive,N, Saskatoon, SK S7L IAI; 306/653NOVEMBER16 TO JANUARY 1 Personal
wealth Stadurn Recreation Center. Information:
3616.
Edmonton,AB T5T IY9; 487-0714. DECEMBER 2-10 Cameo•s 10±1 Christrnas
Geography/lnterior Mythology (Metal Arts
Basil or Annette Greenberg. 7612 182 Street, Craft Sale. Edmonton Convention Centre. Con-
tact: Cameo's Craft Sales, #311. 10545 Sas-
katchewan Drive, Edmonton,AB T6E 6C6: 439-1130. APRIL 25-29 Cameo's 8th Canadian Craft Sale, Edmonton Convention Centre. Contact: Cameo's craft sales, #311, 10545 sas-
katchewanDrive,Edmonton, AB T6E 6C6; 439-1130.
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Other centres
JANUARY 14 TO FEBRUARY 11Top
Guild) at the Cartwright Gallem 1411 Cartwright
Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC.
NOVEMBER 16 TO 18 Nova Scotia Designer
Council Christmas Craft Market. World Tra& and Convention Centre, Halifax. Informa-
ion: NSDCC, Box 3355 South.Halifax.NS B3J 3J1 ; 902/423-3837.
Continuedon nextpage November/December 1989 Alberta craft
CALENDAR
Courses, seminars and conferences Calgary
Edmonton
Other centres
programs available for adults and dlildren. Contact: ACA, 1407 14 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4R3; 284-7640.
November 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $45. How
COLONY
tists for a maximum period of three months per
tart Gallery offers a variey of workshops.Infor-
pottery;with consideration given to film types. lighting, macrophotography, duplications, in-
stallation/catalogue/portfolio photography and metho& of reproduction. Information: UniversiW of Alberta, Faculty of Extension, 2nd Floor,
ALBERTACOLLEGEOF ART Fall/winter PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK Saturday THE MUTTARTGALLERY SERIES The Mutmation:1221 2 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R OW5; 266-2764.
COURSES AND STUDIORENTAL For those interested in working space and/or instruction in
ceramis contact
Ciy of Calgary, Leisure
Learning at 244-6661 or 244-6562.
POTTERY COURSES Ongoingworkshopsof-
fered at Culpepper Studio in Calgary. Ask about their free product seminars too. Culpepper 264-
8191.
PLEASANT ART CENTRE Visualart classes
for all ages year round in addltion to an open
time pottery studio available to both monthly and hourly members. Information: North %unt
Pleasant Art Centre, 523 27 Avenue NW, Calgar-y,AB T2M 2H9; 289-5626.
CALGARY GUILDOF NEEDLE AND FIBRE
ARTISTS %nthly meetingsthe second Wednesday of eau-t monthat the Scandnavian Centre, 739 20 Avenue NW, Calgary. Contact: CGNFA, PO Box 176,StationG, Calgary,AB T3A 2G2.
to photograph two-dmensional work, sculpture,
Stu&nts Union Buildng, 114 Street and 89 Avenue,Edmonbn,AB T6G 2J7; 492-3116.
WECAN WECANCOURSES Edmonton'S Society (V%ere Edmonton Community Artists Network), 10215 112 Street, is offering a number of drawing and painting courses. Informa-
music, photography, printmaking, tveatre and
ses also offered in many Alberta communities. Information: 492-3116
EDMONTONPARKS AND RECREATION
Wide variety of visual arts
offered
IN ACTION is a new, non-
credit, homestudycourse prepared by
Other provinces
ness. Registration is limited. For more information, write to EIA, Suite 400-22 Sir Winston
November/December1989Alberta Craft
Banff CentreTho Leighton Artlsi ColonyTwo
visual are studios are available for use as work-
comprised of faculty of the School of Fine Arts.
Leighton Artist Colony, The Banff Centre, PO Box 1020, Banff, AB TOL OCO or call 762-6216.
CULTURE DEPARTMENT Offers a wide variety of hands-on introductoryarts oppor-
Shows and events
Grenville Street, Toronto,ON M4Y IAI; 416/960-3680.
Box 1020, Banf
visual and performing arts, crafts and hobbies. Taught by qualified, experienced instructors. lnformation: 428-5252.
CENTRE Offers a broad range of programs in
Athabasca University. It has 12 modules and covers many areas useful to the entrepreneur
Eve Building,ExhibitionPlace, Toronto.Information: The Canadian Craft Show Ltd., 21
LeightonArtistColony.The BanffCentre. PO
Applications may be made at any time.
ENTERPRISE
Kind Canadian Craft Show and Sale. Automo-
For further information write to the m-ordinator,
EDMONTON'S SOUTHWEST CULTURAL
EdmontonPublic Schools, ContinuingEducaion 426-3280.
tive of the past 40 years of this artists life. DECEMBER 6 TO JANUARY 17 Janice Gurney, multi-media work exploring issues of representation.The Koffler Gallery, 458B Bathurst street, NorthYork, ON M2R IW6; 416/6362145. NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 3 One of a
comprised of faculty of the School of Fine Are.
For further information write to the co-ordinator,
Courses offered in art his-
wide variety of visual arts and crafe murses.
TO NOVEMBER 30 Aba Bayefsky, a retrospec-
tained dedication and significant achievement
Successful candidates will be chosen by a panel
professional &veloprnent. Communiy art cour-
U OF A EXTENSION
EDMONTONPUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD A
MetiersdArt du Quebec. 911, rue Jean-Talon est. Bureau 219. Montreal, PQ H2R IV5; 512/270-7770.
year. Applicantsmust show evidenceof sus-
tory, ceramics, design, drawing, painting,
and Recreation,PO Box 2359, Edmonton,AB T5J 2R7; 428-3559.
du Quebec Craft Show. Exposition Hall, Place Bonaventure. Montreal. Information:Salon
Two visual arts studios are available
for use as working retreats by professionalar-
ing retreatsby professionalartisB for a maximum period of three months per year. Appficantsmust show evidenceof sustained dedicationand significantachievementSuccessful candidates will be chosen by a panel
ion: WECAN, Box 11231,Edmonton,AB T5J
throughout the city. Write to: Edmonton Parks
DECEMBER 1 TO 17 Salon des MetierscfArt
BANFF CENTRE THE LEIGHTONARTIST
CITY OF RED DEER RECREATIONAND tunities for adults, teens and children. A com-
plate list of programsis availablefrom: Red Deer Recreation and Culture Dept. c/o City Hall,
Box 5008, Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4.
THE LEIGHTONCENTRE Offeringa wide range of art and handicraft courses and
worßhops. Information:The Leighton Centre,
Box 4B, Midnapore,AB TOL IJO: 931-3636.
Parkland Potters Guild Offering classes in
stony Plain. call Lori Topilka 962-4990,Cathy Ziehr 963-5103or carol Hartwell892-2318.
Strathcona County Recreationand Parks Offers visual arts programs at the Smeltzer House
Visual Arts Centre and tie Clay Hut in Sher-
interested in running or improving hismer busi-
wood Park. For program information:2025 Oak
Churchill Avenue, st Albert, AB TBN 184. You may also fax us at 403/460-8538.Sorry,
Devonian Botanic Garden Naturestudyand horticulture,arts and crafts, Christmas craft programs offered. Call 987-3054 or write to Education, Devonian Botanic Garden, University of Alberta, Edmonton,AB T6G 2E1.
telephone inquiries cannot be
at this time.
Judy QUILTING COURSES Information:
Villett, Fabrications Studo, 9942 82 Avenue. Edmonton; 439-6031.
Street,
St Albert Visual Arts Over 60 different programs offered for children and adults. Con-
tact: Visual Arts Coordnator, 5 St Anne Street.
st Albert,AB TBN 3Z9•,459-1694.
FORUM AND FUNCTION WORKSHOP
January 8-19, Banff Centre for the Are. Brings
studioæramic artists togetherfor dsÄJssion and feedback on their production. Limit 10 people. Applicants should send resume, 15 to 20 slides of recent work. Deadline: December
1. Cost $275, includes lab fees. (Room and
board additional.) Information: The Banfi Centre forthe Arts, Box 1020, Banff, AB TOLOCO; 762-
6444.
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CALENDAR
Grants , awards and scholarships
SHEILA HUGH MACKAYFOUNDATION foundation provides financial ald for
COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS The fol-
FIVE FELLOWSHIPSIN ART AND CRAFT
lowing countries offer Canadian citizens
Open to artists and craftspeople under 35 from
post-graduate level In the art, as well as other
Commonwealth countries. Worth up to 6.000
craftspeople involved In fine aru, and/or design
8±01arshlps for study at he undergraduate or
in Ü1is field. Financial need will be Øn-
disciplines: Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica,
pounds each and tenable for up to nine months. The Commonwealth Institute would also like to
year award, renewable at discretion of the foun-
United Kingdom. Information: Association of
studios and work wih award winners in his way.
and creation of arts and crafts, or education and
sidered, but is not a ±termining factor.One dation directors. Amount of the awards and
Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Universities and Colleges of Canada, Såolar-
selection of recipients is at the discretion of the
ship AdminisYation Services, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON KIP 5N1; 613/563-1236.
use samples or portfollosof the applicantin
Supports art stu±nts seeking training in tradi-
direqtors. A budget and statement of proposed use of funds must be submitted. Directors may
making selections. Deadline: February 15. ln-
EUZABETH GREENSHIELDS FOUNDATION
don, Inc., PO Box 737, Rothesay, NB EOG 2W0.
ional means of artistic expressions, young artis& (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture) who have demonstrated technical competence
hot, cold or stained glass artist wishing to pur-
Note: &larter predudes support to artists in abstract fields. Candidates must be under 31,
citizen or landed immigrant. Deadline: March 31. Information:Ontario Crafts Council, 122 St.
sd1001 and/or ±monstrated
formation:The Sheila Hugh Mackay FoundaINDUSMIN GLASS AWARD Administeredby the Ontario Crafts Council. Award of $2,000 to sue postgraduate studies. Must be Canadian Patrick Street, Toronto,ON; 416/977-3551.
CANADA COUNCIL: VISITING FOREIGN AR.
TISTS A Departmentof External Affairs program administered by the Arts Awards Service of the Canada Council. This program is intended to help arts organizations support visits by distinguished foreign artists to teach crea-
tive or performing arts. Deadline: December 15.
Information: Arts Awards Service, The Canada
Council,99 Metcalfestreet, POBox 1047,ot-
tawa,ON KIP 5V8. CANADACOUNCIL CHALMERS FUNDFOR
THE CRAFTS March 1 and September1 are he deadlines for applications for support for
special projects, research and special
workshops for tie crafts in Canada. Informa-
don: Visual Arts Section, Canada Council,99 MetcalfeStreet,POBox 1047,Ottawa,ON KIP 5V8; 416/237-3400. CANADA COUNCIL VISUAL ARTS GRANTS A and B deadlines: October 1 and April 1. Project Cost and Travel Grant deadlines: January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15. Infor-
hear from any artists willing to share
Deadline: October 1. Information: Arts Depart-
ment, Commonwealth Institute, Kensington High Street, London W8 6NO England.
HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION Residential fellowships to sculptors under age 35 who have
completed post-grad course in sculptureor have equivalent experience. Contact: Camber-
In traditional means or artistic expression.
well School of Art and Crafb Peckham Road. London SES BUF England; 01/703-0987.
started'completed
Canadan artisÉ to spend two summer months at Brucebo studo near Visby, Island of Godand,
training in an established art
a commitment to
make a lifetime career of art. Awards are for
$8,000, Applications accepted throughoutfre year. Contact: Elizabeth Greenshields Foundaion, 1814 Sherbrooke Street W, Montreal, PQ
H3H IE4. FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIPS For Information
BRUCEBO SCHOLARSHIPS Allowpromising
Swe&n. Approximate value: $2,500. Informa-
ion:
Foun-
dadon, c/o Dr. Jan Lundren, Dept of Geography,
McGill University, 805 Sherbrooke Street W. Montreal,pa H3A 2K6; 514/392-4718.
on scholarships and fellowships to Canadans
by other countries contact: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, Scholarship AdministrationServices. 151 SlaterStreet, Ottawa, ON KIP 5N1; 6131563-1236.
POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION Provides financial assistance to
work-
Ing artisB in paint, sculpture or mixed media of •established' ability. Current professionaVpersonaJ nee& are its main concern, rather than
past debts. No age or geographic limitation. GranE are awarded periodically throughout he
year. and size and lengthof
award are
determined by the individual circumstances of the artist. Information: The Pollock-Krasner
Foundation Inc., PO Box 4957, New York. NY 10185.
mation: 613/598-4323.Collect calls accepted. Art Bank Purchase Programdeadlines: Novembar 1 and May 1. Information:613598-4359.
CANADA COUNCIL EXPLORATIONS
PROGRAM This programis designed to encourage projects that venture into new territorieg in the arts and a.llture, Proposalg for initialun&rtakjngs in any art field (including crafts, design and performing arts) that seek to develop an original aesthetic approach and are
intended for public presentation. Mailing date deadlines: January 15, May 1, September 15.
Information: 613598-4339.
Submissions welcome
Ifyou or your group have an exhibit, conference,
seminar, craft fair, etc. which you would like
publicized in the Calendar of Events, please send the information to the ACC
office.Information needs
to
be submitted at least two months ahead of tne actual event date to ensure publication. Check page 2 for deadlines.
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November/December 1989 Alberta Craft
LATE CALENDAR
Calls for entry - other centres
SOLO & GROUP EXHIBITIONSALL MEDIA The Stony Plain HeritageAgriculturalSodey is accepting written submissions for its 1991 season. Solo exhibitions for emerging Mists Gol±n Age Room. Two person'groupexhibiions for professional artists House. Deadine: April 1, 1990. Submit: six slides, biography. exhibition proposal, contact name and number. Submit to: Jenny Woods, curator. Multicultural Heritage Centre. Box 908.
stony Plain. AB TOE 2G0; 963-2777.
Calls for entry - other provinces
11THANNUALFESTIVAL OF CRAFT AND DESIGN July 25-29, 1990. Call for Entry will be
available December 31. Information:The Craft
Studio at Harbourfront.235 Queens Quay West,Toronto.ON M5J 2G8; 41&'973-4963. CRAFT WANTED Small country craft store in Drumheller is seeking craft. especially pottery
and weaving. Contact: June Zdunich. Box 1477, Drumheller. AB TOJ OYO.
SPRING FESTIVAL OF QUILTS open to all quilters, 13 categories, $1,300 in cash prizes,
April 5. Deadine: March S. Information: Melville
District Quilters Guild. Box 1004, %lville, SK
SOA 2P0.
ENEC REGIONALQUILT SHOWJuly 1-31.
and nonOpen to all quiltersusing tracfitional traditional techniques. Deadfine: June 6. Information: Estevan National Exhibition Centre, 118
FourthStreet, Estevan, SK; 306/634-7644.
Shows & events-other centres
NOVEMBER 19 CountyFestivalof the Arts Christmas Sale, Glen Allan Recreation Complex,199 GeorgianWay, SherwoodPark 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 70 craftspeople selling tieirworks. Information:Recreation, Parks and Culture 467-2211.
NOVEMBER23 TO JANUARY 8 Affordable fine Art Gift Sale, , Oppertshauser House 5411 51 Street, Stony Plain. Daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fine art for Christmas giving priced at $150 or less. Information: Jenny Woods, curator. 963-
2777
TO NOVEMBER 20 Thomas Love and Crane
Thomas, watercolourand muli-meda paintings. House 5411 51 Street, Stony Plain. Daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday 10
a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Information:Jenny Woods, curator, 963-2777.
Shows & events - other provinces
TO NOVEMBER 26 AndrewGoss Sandra Noble Goss, 19-year retrospective of jewelry. NOVEMBER 27 TO DECEMBER 29 Uncommon Hats, a festive selection of unusual creaions for the head. DECEMBER 29 -JANUARY 1990 Award Winners of the Harbourfront Fes-
Eval of Craft and Design 1989. Work by some of the artists selected for awards. The Craft
Studio at Harbourfront.235 Queens Quay West,Toronto,ON M5J 268; 41073-4963.
November/December 1989 Alberta Craft
Ornament donations needed
Donations of handcraftedChristmas ornaments are being sought to sell in conjunction with the ACC member sale and exhibition, Under the Tree Ill, November 17 to December 15. Proceeds will go to a Christmas charity. Ornaments valued between $5 and $10 are being sought. Members have generously responded in the past, and ACC hopes for more donations this year for an even bigger contributionto the Christmas Bureau. Donations will be accepted until opening date. Call the office at 428-1654.
Memberdisplay opportunities Work from ACC members is required to be displayed in donated space at Scotia Place, main floor, downtown Edmjonton.The display area has been generously provided by Roy Henry Insurance,the company which insures the ACC.
Government representatives and other people frequently come to the office looking for items for gifting The same people often returnand it is beneficial to have more and different works available for them to choose from.
Items are also required for display and sale at the ACC gallery space. Frequent tumover of display items at the office is required.
If you are interested in displaying work at Scotia Place or the ACC gallery space, please contactthe ACC office.
OPPORTUNITY SOUTHEX WHOLESALE SHOW, VANCOUVER March 11-13, 1990
A proposed Joint project by the Alberta Craft Council and Alberta Economic Develpmentand Trade.A dlvislon of this government department has offered financial assistance to the ACC
to market members'
Wholesale Show in Vancouver.
work at the Southex
Members interested in this opportunity should contact the
office on or before November 24. Only craftspeople with a proven wholesale track record will be considered. participation costs are yet to be determined.
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Southex Fall Gift Show in review
The majority of ACC members who participated in the Southex Fall Wholesale Gift Show say it's a good vehicle for marketing, even though sales failed to meet expectations for many.
Seventeen ACC memberspar-
ticipated in the August 20-23 show in Edmonton through a booth sharing arrangement established by the council. The fall show was the third time this project has been undertaken with the help of a volunteer committee.
"A few buyers that I spoke with mentioned that they had decided to visit the Sportex Building first, because they know that good quality craft is available.The ACC has made a good showing and a name for itself at the Southex show. Some buyers come and specifically look for our booth," committee chairperson Lori Belyk said in her report.
Financially, there are obvious
benefits to group participation. 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
Otherprovinces
And even thoughsales may not have reached all participants' expectations, the show does provide an excellent opportunityfor members to
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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.
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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four days.
The council takes care of booking the space and fixtures, arranging clearance for participants, provides signage and shelving. Committee volunteers also donate invaluable time to organization. Thank-yous go to chairperson Lori Belyk, Rosa Taylor, Bill Weber, Bob
ACC members interested in the
spring Southex show in Edmon-
ton,take note of the call for entry also printed on this page.
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SOUTHEX CALL FOR ENTRY Southex Spring Wholesale Show February 4-7, 1990
Sportex Building Northlands Exhibition Grounds, Edmonton The Alberta Craft Council will once again secure booth space at the Southex wholesale show to be utilized by members on a cost-share basis. 20 participants required for four booths
try wholesale marketing at minimal cost.
Expenses for booth rental, shelving, lights, rugs, etc. were nearly double the revenue generated. In addition, costs for coordinating rental, office clerical work, etc., volunteer time and effort to transport shelves, set up and man the booth were not included in the expenses.
Ommission
continued from page 11 Contemporary Furniture Design and Technlques 2 August 5-7, Kelsey Campus, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. A conferencewhichwill
Other benefits include the support and manpower of other members. Members attempting wholesale marketing for the first time get the benefit of other people's experience. Entering as a group also means you don't have to man a booth for the full 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.
"A few of our repeat exhibitors
doubled or even tripled their sales at this show and 90 per cent had one order or more. On the basis of this I would say that the show was successful. The contacts and the exposure made during this show will inevitably lead to future business for our exhibitors," she concluded.
achievement in wildfowlcarving. Ted was nominated for the award by the Alberta Craft Council.
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.
Blackmoreand Ken Beyer (especially for transporting and setting up shelves guys).
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$135 per person Priority will be given to those who have not previously participated in the booth sharing arrangement. (The intent is to provide wholesale experience to any member wanting to break into a larger wholesale market.) Participants must commit time for planning prior to the show, set up, manning and taking down of booths
DEADLINE:NOVEMBER30 (no extensions)
Call the ACC office at 428-1654 November/December 1989 Alberta Craft
ACC
T-shirtpainting
staffers Julle Wallace and
Brucle %ulden handpalnted ACC t-shirts for a promotlonal draw sponsored by the council. In response to an Edmonton Bullet advertlsement, people had to send In entry forms for a
chance to win one of 20 tshirts. About 50 entries were received and several people be-
came ACC members as a direct
result. This Is one of many small projects undertaken to
promote the ACC.
American jeweller cites wholesaling tips
American jeweller Sergio Lub attracted 44 people to his wholesale marketing workshop held just prior to the August Southex Wholesale Gift Show in Edmonton.
The San Francisco Bay area
craftsman with a million dollar wholesale business was brought to Edmonton by the ACC. (Earlier in August, Sergio travelled to Edmonton to participate in the Hands in Harmony summer craft sale organized by ACC members Annette
and Basil Greenberg.) His corporation employs over 40 people and supplies over 1 ,OOOstores in the USA and abroad with his handcrafted bracelets. One of the things he stressed was for craftspeople to take any order they can. Some people at the
workshop argued that point, questioning what would happen if they couldn't meet production. But Sergio told participants that they can control production, but cant control
sales. He said you can always hire people to sweep floors, et cetera.
That suggestion was taken to heart by at least one participant, newly ap-
November/December 1989 Alberta Craft
pointed ACC board member Tim Bissett. The Calgary raku artist said he put that philosophy into effect when
he accepted a large commission. His work load was heavy, but Tim said he was prepared to hire people or make other changes to get the commission.
Another of Sergio's marketing techniques which Tm put to test is the concept of sending out merchandise on a 30 day approval. Tm said he is at
the point where he only wants to wholesale. But when presenting work to a fine furniture store, owners were hesitant to purchase outright even though 'they liked the product. Melody Stirling, Tm's partner,suggested a 30 day approval and the store agreed. The beauty of this is that if the store sells it they will probably buy more and, if not, the pieces can be sold elsewhere. Un-
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One of a Kind display/sale area
Southex Spring Wholesale Show February 4-7, 1990
Sportex Building, Edmonton Northlands Interested people call the ACC
office at 428-1654
Deadline: November 24. There will be a cost to display work (based on $3.50per sq. ft.).
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Goods and Services Tax and the craftsperson Just how will the planned federal Goods and Services Tax affect you as a craftsperson? Perhaps notat all, if the govemment backs down in response to public outcry (wishful thinking). But more likely, it will be your sales level that determines the GST impact when it is implemented
January 1991.
The following informationgarnered from a Canadian Crafts Council special bulletin dated August 1989 provides some insight. The GST at 9 per cent is intended to replace the existing 13.5 per cent Federal Sales Tax which is applied to goods at the point of manufacture.The newlyproposedGST is a value-added tax which means it would be applied to all goods and services (with certain exceptions) every time a change of ownership occurs throughoutproduction and distribution.
For example, if you spend $20 on clay and glaze for a pot you sell for $100, you would pay $1.80 tax on the raw materials, collect $9 tax on the final product and remit $7.20 ($9 minus $1.80) to the govemment. However, if your gross sales are less than $30,000 a year you will not be required to register or collect and remit the tax - but will have to pay it on all materials, etc., and will not be able to claim any credit or refund.
However, there is a kicker here. If you are in the under $30,000 bracket and sell to someone else (i.e. a retailer) who is not in the same under $30,000 category, then you will be passing on all the tax you have paid, without benefit of any tax credit. In other words, the government will collect tax twice, once on the raw material and once on the product - at the expense of the small producer. For this reason the govern-
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ment is generously allowing under$30,000 traders to register if they want to - but then be bound by the registration for that year and every succeeding year until trading activity
GST on what they sell) will be able to claim a tax credit on their purchases. This credit will be deducted from whatever GST is to be remitted. Remittances will be due at the time you make your return.
What is not clear from the white paper is what happens when you are in the under-$30,000 bracket, do not elect to be registered, but because of fluctuating sales (common in the arts sector), drift above and below the limitfrom year to year.
However, there is no requirementto match purchases with sales. You may be entitledto a refund of tax in any given period, especially if, as is common in crafts, your sales fluctuate considerably. For example, you may purchase substantial supplies in August on which you pay GST, but don't make substantial sales untilChristmas. Consequently, your tax credits in the earlier period may be higher than the tax due during the same period.
ceases.
If you have no "reasonable expectation of profit"(i.e. are a hobbyist for income tax purposes and cannot deduct craft-relatedexpenses) you would not have to charge the tax. But you will certainly pay it on supplies and have to absorb or build that cost into your prices. It should also be noted, GST does not apply until there is either an invoice or a payment is made - in other words you can have a barn full of unsold stock which will not attract tax until sold. Goods on consignment will not attract tax until they are sold and payment to the consignor becomes due. You can also sell your business without charging any
GST.
If your gross sales are less than $6 million a year you can file your tax return quarterly. However, if sales are less than $500,000, you can elect to file an annual return, but you will have to make quarterly installment payments based on the net tax you paid in the previous year or on your estimated sales. But if you under-estimate you will be charged interest. If your gross revenue is less than $2 million a year you will be en-
Exported goods and services will be zero-rated which means you will not have to charge the tax and you will also be able to recover all GST paid
en route.
We (the CCC) will continue to watch and evaluate and keep you informed. If in the meantime, you want to write to your MP, the Minister of
Finance, Prime Minister,Chairman of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (Don Blenkarn), please do so and keep us informed if you can.
titled to an administration fee which
will be equal to 0.4 per cent of your sales to a maximum of $600 a year. Anyone who is a registered supplier (ie. who charges, collects and remits
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Sergio Lub workshop pointers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13
like selling on commission, the craftsperson also has a set time frame.
his request, worfshop proceeds are donated to the Crafts Report Educational Fund.
Don't forget to enter ChampagneBreakfast Deadline: Feb. 2, 1990
Another piece of advice was to only do business with people you like. Tim agrees saying it will likely mean fewer problems for the craftsperson. Sergio is a member of the Crafts Report Advisory Board (an American marketing, management and money publicationfor crafts professionals). He shares his innovative marketing techniques by writing articles, consuitingand conductingseminars. By
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WANTED
The Alberta Craft Council, a provincial, non-profitorganization, invites energetic, dynamic applicants for the position of executive director. Reporting to the board of directors, the successful applicant will be responSible for management, administrationand implementationof policies. Budget preparation, policy and planning recommendations are included duties. Extensive experience with the following is preferred: administration, supervision, volunteer boards, arts related activity, government agencies and
departments, grant application procedures, and a familiaritywith the Alberta craft community would be a definite asset. Salary: commensuratewith experience. Closing date: November 24, 1989. Send detailedresumesto: ACC PersonnelCommittee,#509, 10136 100 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J OPI. Inquiries may be directed in writing to the above address or by calling 403/428-1654.
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CLASSIFIED ADS Leather & fur, leather & fur pieces,
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NEEDED - Handcrafted items for the home - i.e. willow furniture, baskets, quilts, pottery,collectable for our mail order catalogue. Send photos and wholesale price list to Jackie Chalmers, Millarville,AB TOL
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Small gallery seeking to represent glass artist on a wholesale or consignmentbasis. Please include slides or pictures, CV to: The PictureHook Gallery, 414 Acadmey Road, Winnipeg, MB R3N OB9; 204/453-0110.
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