ALBERTA/ MAGAZINE September/October 1989 ISSN 0834-91ox
3 Folk Art of Turkey Calendar of events 11
Under the Tree Ill 13 Reaching the 90s, part four
Alberta Craft Council
#509 10136 100 Street
Edmonton,AB T5J OPI
September/October 1989 Alberta Craft
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ALBERTACRAFT COUNCIL CONTACTS
MEMO FROM THE PRESIDENT
I love summer
President Keith Evans, MD of Sturgeon Vice-president Carol Campbell, Calgary Secretary Ross Bradley,Edmonton
by Keith Evans
Summer is a tough time to try and write a column. There are too many distractions - like grass to cut, weeds to pull, flowers to tend, fences to repair and a host of other jobs get left to the summer. It must take a dis-
ciplined person to manage all that and still have time to turn out a reasonable supply of craft items for the fall season. Well, I'm not well disciplined. My biggest problem is taking on too many seasonally based projects and trying to cram them into a season that is shorter than what the jobs require. (Or is it that hot summer afternoons are just not conducive to high output?) I did, however, manage to find time for a little R&R and pursue two of my
passions this summer- touringcraft sales and shops along with another love, sailing. My wife Maria and I spent a week sailing the Gulf Islands. This afforded an opportunity to visit craft
stores and markets scattered throughout the area. It was interesting to note the strong influence the
area has on the work produced,
much of it reflects the maritime en• vironment and utilizes local materials. Quality was excellent. The work has strong tourist appeal and as the area attracts a high number of tourists, the craft industry thrives.
If you've been there, easy to see why one would want to reside there -
particularlyif you could make a reasonable living. Had our boat been larger, I'm sure we would have loaded it with all kinds of things.
The Gulf Islands offer a lifetstyle and a pace of living that we larger city dwellers envy. I'm sure it also has an interesting affect on the creative juices. Touring the islands by boat is indeed a wondefil relaxing way to
see them.
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The summer was not all holidays. Two of our board members, Debra Newberry and Carmen Haakstad, resigned due to personal obligations which made it difficultfor them to put in the time required.They will be missed, but both have indicated they will continue to be active members of the ACC. On behalf of the ACC, we wish both well and thank them for considerable time and effortcontributed to the ACC.
On a postive note however, the board approved the appointmentOf Tandy McGibbon to the Board of Directors. Tandy, who is the Director of Investment of Alberta Economic Developmentand Trade, bringsspecial skills in marketing to the ACC. A second appointmentis under consideration and will be completed by the time you read this. Meanwhile, 1990 plans are moving ahead and I'd like to draw your attention to the call for entry of Champagne Breakfast with this issue. If you'd like to be part of the ACC 10th anniversary celebrations, we'll be needing volunteers to help out. We'd love to have your involvement. Contact the office and let us know. Congratulations to Annette and Basil Greenberg on the success of their summer crafts sale, Hands in Harmony, held at West Edmonton Mall. And special thanks to Ross Bradley, Nancy St. Hilaire, Elyse Eliot-Los and the ACC staff for their efforts in On Body Omamention, Top Coverage and Folk Art of Turkey. Al these shows were excellent and reflect the tremendous amount of work put in by this dedicated group. Well done gang!
Treasurer
MavisLegg, Edmonton Directors Thom Barnes, Calgary MarthaCampiou, Edmonton DianneFinch, MedicineHat Tony Mandamin,Edmonton TandyMcGibbon,Edmonton AllanSheppard, Sherwood Park Linda Stanier, Stony Plain ACC office #509 10136100 Street Edmonton,AB T5J OPI Phone 428-1654 Executive Director Bobbi Hoffman
Editor Jean Coulton
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES November/December October 18; January/February December I. Suggestions, ideas and criticisms are welcomeso please send them
to the ACC office for consideration. We also welcome letters to the editor, but reserve the right to edit for grammar, taste and length. Anonyrmus letters will not be published.
PLEASE NOTE: The Alberta craft
Council marketing tags are now $10 per 100, $1.20 postage. Member profilecards have gone up in cost, please call the office for prices.
September/October 1989 Alberta Craft
FOLK ART OF TURKEY
Exhibit draws big opening crowd
A crowd of 200 people enjoyed traditional Turkish dancing, food and a paper marbling demonstration at the official opening of Folk Art of Turkey, an exhibition sponsored by the
Turkish Canadian Society of Edmonton and the Alberta Craft Council.
Doug Main, Minister of Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism,officially opened the exhibit at Beaver House in Edmontonon July 14. He said the exhibit, which originated from the lntemationalGallery in San Diego, was a "happy merge of what Alberta Culture and Multiculturalismis about."The exhibitprovidedan oppodunity for people to see and learn about craft, and to learn about another culture. Providing information about Turkish culture was Filiz Boyacioglu, Edmon-
ton Turkish Canadian Society
secretary, who briefly spoke about the history of Turkey. She noted the exhibit featured many traditional foms of art including metal work, embroidery, and weaving. A handwoven, nomadic tent was an impressive feature of the exhibit.
Membersof the TurkishCandaianFolk
Dance entertained at the opening of the ex-
hibitionFolkArtof Turkey.Cultureand MinisterDougMain(left) Multiculturalism officially opening the exhibit which was
jointlysponsoredby the CanadianTurkish Societyof Edmontonand theAlbertaCraft Council.Picturedbelowis ArkinIlicali who demonstratedtheart of Turkish papermarbling.Theopeningnight demonstrationwas one of several he gave
duringtheexhibitionat BeaverHouse.
Eight dancers from the Turkish Canadian Folk Dance Group, wear-
ing traditional attire, provided entertainment for the audience. Following the dancing there were refreshments, including Turkish coffee.
A slide show and demonstrationon erbu, traditionalTurkish paper marbling, was given by Arkin Ilicali. He started researching paper marbling three years ago and has been demonstrating for the last two years in Turkey and Germany. He has had exhibits in Turkey, Germany and France. This was his first venture to Canada. His workwas also on display at Beaver House. TraditionalTurkish folk dancing was one
of the featuredeventsat the openingof
September/October 1989 Alberta Craft
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Craft just part of country sell
Wreaths, baskets and decorations meetthe eye at a Colleen Casey
and eight women work with her (only two work a five-day week).
majorshows In Lethbridge, Calgary, Edmontonand Seattle.
Ing Is a feeling, says the Pincher Creek craftsperson.
Four years ago, Colleen started getting people to help her and this year the staff blossomed. Since May Colleen and the women have been working four days a week and will soon gear up to five days with Coltime leen puttingin moreand as the Christmas craft season approaches.
The Seattle show has her excited. Colleenwill be one of 400 exhibiting
Cyr booth, but what she's really sell-
"Because I do a countrycraft... I think what I sell Is a feeling, getting back to nature,"said Colleen who lives on a farm herself. She acknowledges that "a lot of people could do what I do." But they
dont have the time or desire yet still want something they can Identifyas being handmade. It used to annoy her hearing people walk by her boothand say: "I could do that." But after 10 years of sellIng, that doesn't bother her anyrmre. In fact, Colleen Is helping
It will be an especially busy year
with Colleen making her first venture into wholesale marketing at the
Southex Fall Gift Show. (In fact, thcee stores who heard she was going to participatein a wholesale shpw had placed orders prior to the show.) In addition she will be doing
people to prove their own point by teaching them to make wreaths. Of
course, the cost of a class is as much as a wreath, but "people feel better making It themselves... they like to do it themselves," she said.
what they do Is done by hand."
The countrycrafts Colleen makes sell well because they are well
made, she believes. "l want a first class product." Although she now employs others, Colleen maintains qualityby finishing every piece herself.
Her craft business, Colleen's Craft Cupboard, now involves 40 peopleages 17 to 78 - besides she and her husband. SIX families in British Columbia and Alberta collect pine cones, BIXwomen do piece work (sewing) on a cottage industrybasis
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"I'll probably never leave retail selling because that's where you get the feedback from customers," Colleen said. "A complete love for Christmas" started Colleen making decorations, tree sk]rts, stockings and pine cone wreaths which evenutally evolved Intoher craft business. Grape vine wreaths and baskets, and willow baskets are otheritems she makes.
Grade Three We had to make the quilts fast so the children wouldn't freeze We had to make them beautiful so our hearts wouldn't break
Colleen believes there Is a distinc_tlonbetween a person who makes a living selling theircraft and those who do not. However, she finds it difflcult to draw a distinct line between art and craft. "To me crafters and artlstg are lumped together because
at this retail show and the only one selling pine cone craft. She Is one of three Canadians participating at the sale which attracts 150,000 people.
-a pioneer woman
this man is painting a picture. he is producingart. this man is playing a piano, that one writing a book. this
is also called art. this woman is making a quilt. this is called a craft. this woman is painting an Easter egg, that one crocheting a tablecloth. these are all called crafts. tell me the difference again, teacher, the difference even a child
can understand. Leona Gom
From the book
PRIVATEPROPERTIES,
reprintedwith permsslon from Sono NIB
Press, Victoria, BC.
September/October 1989 Alberta Craft
Kids toys,
aesk Gets from Bill's Wood Pile
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Ever since Bill Weber quitsmoking he has been crafting woodentoys. In fact, it was money saved from his first non-smoking month which paid for Bill's first equipment - a jig saw. From that time over five years ago, until 15 months ago, the wood working was part time. But now it is a full time venture for the Sher.•voodPark man and his wife Darlene who market under the name Bill's Wood Pile. Bill's Wood Pile products include
pine and cedar rocking horses, doll cradles, animal and letter trains,
animal puzzles, car and circus carriers and building block chests. Some of Bill's woodworking skills rubbed off from his father, but mostly it has been a trial and error leaming process.
The firstpiece Bill ever sold was a
rocking horse which he described as "really bad." The proportions were wrong; the rockers were too large. In addition, he bumt out the jig saw which was the wrong tool for the job.
There is quitea bit of work developing prototypesand people don't realize that crafting an item may require all six different power tools which Bill now owns. If you try to explain that to people, "they think you're trying to lead them on to buy," said Bill. But generally response to the toys is good and people find them reasonably priced between $12 and $100. Sale referrals by word of mouth and craft sales were the Webers first marketing avenues and continue to play a major role.
The first show they ever participated in was at the Edmonton Art Gallery fouryears ago. The Webers both worked full time and weren't sure
they could make the noon opening. However,they did which was a good thing because there was a lineup at their booth.
The buildingblock chests were especially popular at that sale.
And the chests have continuedto prove good for drawing people into their booth. "Its the hook that gets people in," said Darlene. The num-
ber of chests displayed is limited, because they are time consumingto
make, and rarelydo the Webers retum homewithone. They estimate 50 to 60 have sold in the past five years.
With the toys selling well , Bill decided to try woodworking full time, althoughit was a scary thing to do.
When you are used to a pay cheque weeks, the amount of every which you know down to the penny, it's hard to adjust to not knowing
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Needless to say the work improved and more pieces were sold enabling Bill to buy additional equipment. Bill doesn't view himself as an artlsan, but rather as a production craftsperson. Alt kind of hurts when
you hear people say: Hey I could do that... I've got a Jig saw: said Darlene.
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Bears capture collectors' fancy
One glance at the furry, costumed bears and you immediatelywant to reach out to touch. Creator Shirley Clark is willing to let you do just that (providing your fingers aren't sticky), but don't assume they are toys. AA lot of people that don't collect view them as toys. They look at the price (of a bear) and say they wouldn'tspend that much on their child... neither would I," said Shirley of her handcrafted, heirloom quality, musical, collector bears which range from $100 to $175.
The bears are "not considered as much of an art fom as I would like whereas a painting, sculpture or pottery is. You have to consider them as craft, but in a way each is art.A
Mostof the 15 and
high, syn-
thetic fur, stuffed bears with leather paw pads and jointed limbs are oneof-a-kind. Meticulous detail is found in the costumes, evidence of
Shirley's love for costume design.
Each bear has its own leather shoes. The gentlemen bears' jackets are lined. There's not a raw edge to be found. Slips and bloomers are found under the skirts of the female bears. The only immodest bear in the lot is the Old Scottish Highlander, true to tradition wearing noth-
ing buthis kilt.
People walking by her boothwho murmur to their friends, "Boy if I had some time I could do that,"have littie affect on Shirley. "I think yes, you
could spend a few years developing
and throwing out (bears which don't tum out)."
Generally, people respond very positively to the bears marketed under the name Cornucopia Art and Craft. "Even people you wouldn't call "Bear People", I get a smile out of." Some peopleare drawnback to take a second or even third look. And they get a laugh out of the names like: Bearie Antoinette com-
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pletewithwig, Scarlet O'Beara, Bearie Had a Little Lamb playing the appropriate Mary Had a Little Lambi or Elvis singing Love Me Tender. Character, periodand ethnic bears are all part of the collection. In addition,bears are also created according to order. For example, she has done a bride and groom bear in identical dress as a real couple. Shirley began creating the musical bears four years ago, although she had previouslybeen making other stuffed toys.
"I found a pattem that I liked, very similar to the large bears... made changes and put a music box in. Then I said mmm... there's something missing, so I dressed it - simpsaid Shirley recalling how she got started. That first bear sold quickIy in the store where she marketed her other work at that time.
The costumes became progressiv-
ley more intricate. IVs time consuming work, she can't dress more than one bear per day. Shirley creates about 150 of the medium and large
sized bears per year and •that'spretty well my limit."
Consequently,she has stuck to sell-
ing the bears primarily at doll collector shows in Edmonton, Calgary and
Saskatoon, althoughshe does at-
tend other craft shows. At the craft
shows otherworksuch as Christ-
mas omament bears and tree toppers, musical bear heads on sticks, fridge magnets, et cetera sell well.
At the doll collector shows, clientele are almost all collectors. However,
Shirley Clark with one of her many creations, Bearie Antoinette. 6
promise for Shirley who would like to have access to an all bear show. In the UnitedStates bear collecting is "lightyears ahead' of Canada with specific shows and shops devoted
to bears.
September/October1989 Alberta Craft
CALENDAR
Calls for entry Calgary
Teachers Wanted The Edmonton Needlecraft
Artists/Artlsans Handspirits,a co-operative gallery, se*s
finely crafted ,
work. Shop
features work from the
ar-
tists in fbre, wood,glass, æramic and paper. Selection process guarantees maintenance of the finest quao. Resume requested. Information: Handspirits, 1410 4 Street SW,
T2R OY2; 263-HAND.
Art Market Third annual Chrishas
AB
art
craft
Guiß is aKing for people wth a flair for aeativiy
June 1-3, 1990 at to teach at Fbre OBs College. Please submit for me or two day classes to: Mrs. E. Roy, Edmonton Guid, Box 8232, Postal Station F,
Edmonton, AB T6E 4P1.
Cameo's 10th Christmas Craft Sale December 2 to 10, Edmonton Convention Centre. Con-
tact: Cameo's Craft Sales, #311, 10545 DrWe,Edmonton,AB T6E 6C6;
sale. November 17-19, Calgary Convenion
439-1130.
1 ard conünue unfil space is filled.
29, 1990 EdmontonConventionCentre.Contad: Cam,eo's-craftSales. #311, 10545 saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton,AB T6E 6C6; 439-1130.
win begin March
Centre. Deadline:
Art Market Productions,MarleneA. Loney, PO Box 385, Banff. AB TOL OCO;762-2945. Festival of Crafts December 1-3 Third Annual Juried. Craft Sale, RourxiLQ Centre, Information:Pauline
192 Hawkview
Cameo's 8th Canadian Craft Sale April 25 to
Other centres
Other provinces
TorontoSculpture Garden Ervhasizes snework. Pays artist fees and fabriatbn costs. Submissions accepted anytime and quartørty. Information: Toronto Sculp
ture Garden, PO Box 54, Station Q, Toronto,ON
M4T 2L7: 416/485-9658. QuiltShine 89 October 19-22. Vidoria. Information: Vidoria Quiters• GuiE, PO Box 6453,
stn C,
Stuter.
BC V8P 5M4;6W477-9957 Dot
Wintergreen89 November 24-26 Saskatchewan Centre
the Arts, Regina. Informa-
tion: Saskatchewan Craft Council, 1231
Idylwyz DriveN, Saskatoon,SK S7L IAI;
306/653-3616. Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale Deæmber 7-17.
Otawa Civic Centre,
Park, Ot-
ManorCircle NW, CaÉary. AB T3G 3A2; 2392276.
Tlmberllne Gallery Cochrane will be moving to
quarters by Odober. We are
tawa. 15th annual sale produced by trdLBtrial Trade ard Cornmerce Shows Inc.
tists the
Of high quality, contemporarycrafts by
Garnble, 47 Clarenæ Street, suite 440. atawa.
bry, Box 354, Cochrane, AB TOL OWOor can
Originals - a spring craft sale April 5-8, 1990,
Bankers Hall in downtown CaÉary offers arOf
term leasing on our
unique cart program. Information:Yvonne Raus, Ba*ers Hall Marketing day to FrZay. Out Oftown call collect.
Mon-
WearableArt Slides Sides requestedfor series on wearable art.
biography and 35mm slWes of garments ard fashion accessories in any
to Elyse
(ACC member),F, 8741 97 Edmonton,AB T6C 239; 469-212. MuttartConservatory Seeks Emerging Artists Monthlyexhbitions.Preference to, bin not resticted to subjed
(either slZes or prints)
Canadian artisans. Information: Timberlirw Gal-
Andrea 932-2948.
Edmonton fan
bÉger and
to na-
ture, including florals and the natural environment. Paintings, drawings, prints.small sc#ture can be accommodated. Informa60n:Senior Extension Offær, Mutart Conservatory, Edmonton Parks & PO Box 2359, Edmonton,AB T5J 2R7; 4283664. Hands in HarmonySewrd annualChristrnas craft show, November 2-26. Cornrnonweahh Stadium. Information:Basi or Annene Greenberg. 7612182 Street, Edmonton,AB T5T IY9; 487-0714. WECAN Proposals Where EdnwrqonCommunty Artists Network is prqosals for exhbitions. Harcourt House (1,400 sq. ft.) rental fee $200 (no cotnrnission
Informatbn:WECAN. Harcourt Hwse, 10215 112 Street, Edmonton; 426-4180.
Foyer Gallery, EdmontonCentennial Library submissions for sob or is exhibitions.Information:Communäy ProgramLbrary 423-2331 ext rnæ, Edrnorton 246.
Festival of the Arts Juried art ard craft sale Novenber 19. Glen Anan Reczeation Cornpkx, Sherwod Park. Children's area
a"
be created by the chid abne. For more information call Strathcona County Reaeabon, Parks Cuture 467-2211. Agri-Trade Craft Fair November11-12 at Grand Ban Roorn, Knäht Inn, Red to be hew in conjundionwith ete Agri-Trade Sh*. INormaåm•.Red Deer Chamber merce 347-4491 (days), Dianne Caron 3476605 or Leslie Marchant342-2674 (evenings). Tabbs (62) availablefor $100. 11th Annual Lethbridge Regional Arts & Crafts Sale 3. Informaüon: 2 Crafts sale, Box 1063, AB TIJ4A2 or up at AlbertaArtGalLry, 601 3 AvenueS,. LethbrkW, 327-8770. Strathcona County Permanent Art Collecdon Artisb in StrathconaCountyare invited to submit project in any medium for Deadline: 6. WormaBon: Strathcona
467-211.
Parks and CuRure
Textile Arts Instructors NeededOBs College 1990forspinfibre Wwk Creatwe weavers, fetors, quiters, seamstressæ, in
drafters, knitters.
fießs to
for instructors
two to five day
, course outline, with on seminars. preferred fees no later than September SO.
Retreat,ExInformaöon: Fbre tensbn Services, Olds College,OBs, AB TOM 1 PO; 556-8344.
now available. Information: OCCS, Tom
ON KIN
; 613/232-5777
Onawa CMC Centre, Lardsdowne Park. Ottawa. Information: Industrial Trade
merce
Inc., Tom Gan±le. 47 Clarence
Street, Suite 440, Ottawa. ON KIN SKI; 613,'ß2-5777.
Atlantic Christmas Fair 89 November2-5. EXhbition Park, Halifax. Information: Atlantic
Promotions Co., 327 Prince Albert Road. Dartmouth,NS B2Y 1N7; 9021463-2561. Circle Craft Christmas Market annual show and sale ot fine art and craft Novernbec
ard ConventionCerm 8-12, Information:Circle Craft Christmas Marketi 1386 CartwrrÉhtStreet, Vancouver,BC 3R8; 604684-242.
Virtu V: Forum & Function 5th annual• Canadian juried
competdon forfurnturø
accesories for use. EÉbb are orÉinal products manuåadtredin 1988/89by Canadan rel. Canadan cibzens livirv ±road. INOCmation: Forum & Function, Directions In Canadian
Box 584, Stn. C, Toronto,ON
MN 3R9; 41&'588-5229. Nova Scotla Designer Crafts Council Christmas Craft Market 16-18, WorwTrade ard Convention Centre. Informadon:NSDCC, Box 3355 south,Haltax, NS B3J 301; 90242-3837. Salon des Matlers d'Art du Quebec Craft Show Decerrber 1 to 17, Exposibn Han, Bonaventure, Montreal. Informaåm: Sabn du
Mürs d'Artdu Quéec, 911 rue Jean-Tabn
PO H2R IVS; est #219, Montreal.
mo.
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September/October 1989 Alberta Craft
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CALENDAR
Calls for entry Other provinces
Geneva,Swiüerlard. DesÉn contestfor ceramic wall ard fbor Design Contest Biennale Express 15. Contaa: Blennale Orlandl, Mat January tiles (21 x 21.6 cm). Deadllnø:
Spring Festival of Quilts April 5, Melville
International Art Horizons Deæmber 27 to January 14, Art 54 Gallery, Soho, New York.
Legion Hall,
$1300
to all quitters, 13 categories,
prizes,
March E. Information: Metville
sale. Deadline: QulRers
auiW, Box 1004, Melville, SK SOA 2P0.
Sport Art Collectlon Sask Sport Inc. of Regina
Is
Canadian
for new works in any mediumby
makers'artists to add to its colledion.
Wolfs must have a sports theme. Information:
Murray Dyke, Sport Art Coll%tJon, Sask Sport
Ir•., 1870 Lorne Street, Regina SK S4P 2L7;
30"80-9309.
The Craft Gallery Invites craft»eople to mit prQosals
for exhibitlons together with slides
ard resumes. Contact: Alan Ewer. curator, The
Craft Gallery, Ontario Crafts Council, 35 McCaul
Street, Toronto,ON MST IV7; 416/977-3551. Spring Craft Sale May 4-6, Saskatoon.The SCC Marketing Committee Is planning a
Box 289, Ch.1211 , Geneva 26, Switzerland. hbition
to all artists (painting, sculpture, mixed media,
computer art, illustration,graphic art, deslgn, cerami%, jewelry, metatwork, glass, wood, paper, fibre, furniture); $8,000 will be awarded. Deadline: November 17. Information: International An
Horizons, Depanment PR, PO Box 1091, Larchmont,NY 10538,USA; 914/633-6661. Amerlcan Craft Enterprises Craft Fairs Baltimore,F±ruary 27 to March4, deadlineOQ 1; Boa. ton, March 24-28, deadline Oct. 1 ; Minneapolis, April 4-8, deadline Od. 1; Atlanta, May 3-8, deadliN
June 19-24, deadline 0<.15; San Od. 15; New York, May 10-13,deadline 0<.15; West Francis@, August 8-12, deadline Oct. 15. For applications send a label to: American Craft Enterprises, INC., PO Box 10, 256 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561 USA; 800/5274344.
Shows and events
Calgary
To September 29 Jeff deBoer, metalsmith (ACC member).November 22 to December 7 E. Ross Bradley, Tom Bisset (ACC members)
December 13 to January 3 SarabethCarnat (ACC member)January 10-31 Evelyn Grant,
craft sale to retailers to place wholesale orders on May 4 then open to public as a retail craft market May 5 and
ceramiæ. Exhibits of other work on a rotating
katoon,SK S7L IAI; 306/653-3616.
4 p.m. To September 30 Expressions in Wood,
Woe a year to
tion, 10th StreetGallery, 328-10 Street NW, cal-
6. Information: Gary Robins, chairpersonat 30&775-8250 the Saht±ewan Craft Council, 1231 Idlwyw Drive N., sas-
Canada Counell Art Bank Jury members meet works of art which will
be purchased. Deadlines: May 1 arß November 1. Information:Canada Council Art Bark,
2279 Gla±dn Ottawa,ON KIB 4K9; 613/598-4359. Saskatoon Gun Club Show March 17-18, -1990 featuring Wildlife artists and carvers, photqraphers and Booths availaue. Information:401, 212 Street East, Sas-
katoon,SK S7N 2T6; or call 306/653-4618.
Adams
Gardens and Greenery are sought
for thb jurkd international øxhbit. Sponsored by Asahi Shlmbun, whh support from Minlstty of For#n
Culture of Japan, the
Cuhural Affairs
Japan, Takashimaya Depart-
ment Stores and Shiseido. SIBe deadline: Noverü« 20. Information: Jean M. Fabric Gardms do Dairy Barn CunuralMs Centre, Box 747, Athens, OH 45701; 6145924981. Sliver: New Forma and Expresalona Il The •econd Ofthree competitions 9-onsored by
New
by (SNAG).
Rosanne
retailer
In North of North
Open to all
OrganGoldsmith'
Decemb« 1. Wormatlm:
Asaoclateo. 167 61 street, New York, NY 10021; 212/371 -eeu.
To September 25 Phyllis M. Palmer, acrylk; Rod Lea±eater, bronze.September 28 to October 23 Wanda Franziska Jac±sen. Bébl
- sculptural contrasts In Clay.
Opertshauser House, 5411 51 Stay Plain, AB TOE no; 963-2777. To September 23 Medicine Hat Print Show; October 3 to 21 Medicine Hat College - Visual Communications Drama Instructors;oc• tober 23 to November 11 Rdu Show; Novem•
ber 12 to December 1 Déorah Forbes/ Val
Cullen (painters). Cultural Centre, MediciN Hat
Southern Alberta Woodworkers Sodey exhbl-
College, 299 College Drive SE, Medidnø Hat
gary. Information:SAWS, 1709 A2 Avenue NW,
To September 3 Ann Newdigate Mills, tapeüy
Visual Arts, 800 Macleod Trail SE, Cavy;
saWre Installation; Lee
Caäary, AB T2N OG3;2704195 or 243-7672. September 14 To October 13 Aspects of Realism; October 19 to November 17 Contemporary Watercolor.Triangle Gallery of
1764.
262-
Edmonton
Rush Era paintingsby MaricaNahirniak,
Fabric Gardene Expo 90 (Japan) Quits
fre therne
basis. Guy Canada Gallery, 401 9 Avenue SW, Caäary; Z3-4000. to Frßay 8 a.m. to
September 11•29The Yukon Series, Gold
Other countries
ex.
watercolor, pastels, phot%raphy,
Strathocona Place Sodety, 10831 University Avenue, Edmonton,AB; 433-5807.
Other centres
Novenber 11 ard 12 Fantasy by Hand Il, arts extravangza at the Ball Room, KnÉht Inn, Red Deer. Saturday noon to 9
p.m.; Surday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: Red
Deer Chamber of Commerce 347-4491(days). To September 24 The QulR as Art an exhbition
In mnjunction with Pat± In Time, international
quilters conference, Banff. Exhbit at Whyte
Museum of the Canadian Rodles. Information:
Bonnie Murdo±, Leisure Learning Services,
3rd Floor 930 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R OL4; 229-9408. To September 25 ex6xe, 4th annual national exhbitJon small gnle flne crafts organizedby the CartwrightGallery, VanØuvør. Showing at PrairieGallery, 1020999 Grande Prairie,
AB T8V 2H3; 632-8111.
AB TIA 3Y6; 529-3963.
arÉ drawirv; Remernberingthe West, paintings and scul*ure. September 9 to Octob% 15 scupture; Michel neauh,paintings;Marda Perkins. paintings. Octob« 21 to November 29 Al McWilliams,
Installatim.
December9 to January 28 HonorKeevy,
photographic installation; Alan Storey. sculp-
ture. Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 601 3 Avenue
south,Lethbri#e, AB TIJ OH4; 327-8770. September 23 and 24 Annual Autumn Fair, Devonian
Garden, Hwy 60 west of
Edmonton. Sale of unÄuely crafted gn terM,
floral arrangements. dried floral supplies, formertyhew at Soutt•qate Mall. Informatm• 987-3054. December 3 Botanic Christmas Sab Devonian Botanic Garden, Hwy 80 west Edmonton. of decorative Christmas
Come to ice skate, take the kids on a hay enjoy refreshments. Information: 987-3054.
October 29 ThorhiWCountyCraft and Höy Club thirdannual Craft Feswal Sab Thorhiß Communky Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To September 24 Seed and Stone Series, an exhbitlon artworkby Mary Joyce. Prdll•s Gallery,2M Floor,St. Aben Place, St. Albert, AB T8N 3Z9; November 18-19 Fort Saskatchewan works Society Craft Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the L"lon Hall, Fort formation:Sholl•y 998-0624.
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September/October1989 Alberta Craft
Shows and events
CALENDAR
Other provinces
October 16•31ex€X6 (National travellirv ex-
hbition of small-sale craft arranged by the CartHrÉht Gallery, Vancouver) Dawson Creek Art Gallery, #101 816 Alaska Avenue, Dawson 604/782-2601.November Cree, BC VIG 8 to December 4 West Kootenay National Exhibltlon Centre, RRI, Site 2, Comp. 10, Casdegar, BC VI N 3H7; 604865-3337. To October 15 Ontario Crafts 89 - a juried exhbition of Ontario craft;October 18 to December 3 Interior Motives - featuring textiles producedfor domestic or business interiors; December +31 The Holday Collection- items ctESen for holZay gift giving. Information:The
Craft Gallery, Ontario Crafts Council, 35 McCaul
street,Toronto,ON MST IV7; 423977-3551. November 24•26Wintergreen 89, Regina. lnformation:Terry Wwalm, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Craft Council, 1Zl Idylwyd
Drive,N, Saskatoon, SK S7L IAI; 306/653-
361 g.
To September 17 Out of the Shade: 24 spirited new desäns in Pacific Coast hemlock; Septem-
ber 25 to November 5 %eds
of Magic:
Pü des MetiersD'Art - Banque Laurentienne du Canada; November 16 to January 1 Personal Geography/lnterior Mythology (Metal Arts
Courses, seminars and conferences Edmonton Parks and Recreation Wide
Calgary
variety of vlsual arts courses offered throughout
The Muttart Gallery Series The MuttartGallery offers a variety of workshqs. Information: 121
2 StreetSW. Calgary, AB T2R OW5;266-2764. Courses and Studio Rental For those interested in spa* and/or instruction in ceramiæ contad the CO of Caäary, Leisure Learning at 244-6661 or 244-6562. Pottery Courses Ongoingworkshes at Culpepper Studio in Calgary. Ask about their
free product seminars too. Culpeper 2648191.
visual arts stLZios are available for use as work-
ages year
in a±ition to an 9en time pot-
ly members. Information: North Mount Pleasant
Art Centre, 523 27 Avenue NW, Caäary, AB T2M 2H9; 289-5626.
Edmonton
Photographing Artwork Saturday November
18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $45. How to
photographtwo-dimensionalwork, sa&ture,
pottery; with consideration given to film types,
lightirg, macrophotography, duplications, installation/catalogua/portfoliophotography and methods of reproduction. Information:Univer-
Society (Where Edmonton CommuniV Artists
Mürs d'Art du Quebec, 911, rue Jean-Talon
est. Bureau 219, Montreal,oc H2R IVS;
512270-7770. September 27 to October 18 Ian Lazarus: Momenu, rüed media sculptureof this Koffler Gallery Wool of Visual Art instructor.October
WECAN Courses Edmonton's WECAN Newvork), 10215 112 Street, is offering a num-
ber of drawing ard
courses. Informa-
tion:WECAN, Box 11231,Edmonton,AB TSJ 3K5; 438-630B. U of A Extension
Courses offered in art history,
ceramics, design, drawing, painting, music, photography, theatre ard professional Community art courses also offered in many Aberta communities. Infor-
mation: 492-3116
24 to November 30 Aba Bayefsky, a retro*ec-
Edmonton's Southwest Cultural Centre Offors a broad of programs in visual and
December 6 to January 17 Janice Gurney,
428-5252.
mum-media work issues of representatbn. The Kotfbr Gallery, 4588 Bathurst street, North York, ON M2R IW6; 2145. November 23 to December 3 One of a Canadian Craft Show ard Sale, Automotive BulWlrv, Exhbition Place, Toronto. Information:
street,Toronto,ON M4Y IAI; 4/6/960-3680.
ton Public %ools, Continuing 4263280. Quilting Courses Information:Judy Villett, FabricationsStudio,9942 82 Avenue, Edmonton; 439-6031.
tery studio available to both monthly and hour-
Crafts Coundl Christmas Craft Market, World Trade Convention Centre, Halifax. Informa-
Bonaventure, Montreal. Information: Salon des
variety Ofvisual arts and crafts courses. Edmon-
Other centres
Guid) atthe CartwrÉht Gallery, 1411 Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC.
don:NSDCC, Box 3355 Halifax,NS B3J SJI ; 902423-3837. December 1 to 17 Salon des Metiersd'Artdu Quebec Craft Show, Exposition Hall, Plaæ
Recrea-
don, PO Box 2359, Edmonton,AB TSJ 2R7; 428-3559. Edmonton Public School Board A WId•
Pleasant Art Centre Visual art classes for all
si9' of Alberta,Facultyof Extension,2rd Floor, Students Union Buildirg, 114 Street arÉ 89 Avenue,Edmonton,AB TSG 2J7•,492-3116.
November 16 to 18 Nova Scotia DesÉner
the db'. Writeto: Edmonton Parks
arts. crafts and ho±les. Tat.Qht by qualified, experienced Information:
Banff Centre The Leighton Artist Colony Two
ing retreatsby professionalartistsfor a mulmum period of three months per year. Applicants must show evzenæ of sustained dedication and sÉnificant achievement.Successful car"ates will be chosen by a panel comprised ot facuty of the School of Fine Arts. For further information write to the m-ordinator,
LeÉhW1 ArtistColony, The Banff Centre, PO
Box 1020, Banff, AB TOL OCO or call 762-6216. Applications may be made at any time.
City of Red Deer Recreation and Culture Department Offers a wZe variety of hands-on introdudory arts for adults, teens chidren. A complete list of programs is available from: Red Deer Recreation and Cul-
ture Dept. do Ci9' Hall, Box 5008, Red Deer. AB T4N 3T4. The Leighton Centre Offeringa wde Of art and handiQR courses workshps. lnformation:The Centre, Box 48. Midnapore,AB TOL IJO; 931-3636. Parkland Potters Guild Offering dasses in Stony Plain. Call Lori Tqika 962-4990, Cathy
Ziehr 963-5103 or carol Hartwell 892-2318.
Strathcona County Recreation and Parks Of-
fers visual arts programs at the Smetüer House
Visual Arts Centre the Clay HunIn Sherwood Park. For program information:2025 Oak street, Sherwood T8AOW9;487-2211. horticulture,arts arß crafts, Christmas nft programs offered. Call 987-3054 or write to Education,DevonianBotanic Garden, Universty of Aberta, Edmonton,AB TEG 2E1.
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 a head of the actual event date to ensure publication. Check page 2 for deadlines. September/October1989 Alberta Craft
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CALENDAR
Grants , awards and scholarships
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Provdes finanCia! assistance to indivzual working artists in
Sheila Hugh Mackay FoundationThe foundation provdes finandal aw for craftspeople increation vowed in fine arts, and/ordes@n
CommonwealthScholarships The for stlAy at the undergraduate or post-graduate
paint,
this tied. Financial need will be oonswerad, but
Ghana, Hong Kong, India,Jamaica, N@eria, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Uganda. United
its main concern, rather than past debts. No age
ministration Services, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON KIP 5N1; 613/563-1236. Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Sup-
dividual circumstances of the artist. Informa-
of arts
crafts, or education and teaching in
is not a determiningfador. One year award, renewable at disaetion of the foundation direc-
tors. Amountof the awards and seledion of re#ients is at the discretion of the directors. A btÆget statement of proposed use of must be submitted. Diredors may use samples
selecor portfolios of the applicant in tions. Deadline: February 15. Information:The
Inc., PO Box Sheila Hugh Mackay 737, Rothesay,NB EOG 2W0. Indusmin Glass Award Administeredby the Ontario Crafts Council. Award Of $2,000 to hot,
cow or stainedglass artist
to pursue
postgraduate studies. Must be Canadian citizen or larded immigrant. Deadline: Mardl 31. Information: Ontario Crafts Council, 12 St. Patrick
Street,Toronto,ON; 416/977-3551. Canada Council: Visiting Foreign Artists A Department of External Affairs program administeredby the Arts Awards Service of the to Canada Council.This programis arts organizations support visits by distin-
guished foreÉn artists to teach creative or per-
forming arts. Deadline: December 15. Information:Arts Awards Service, The Canada
Street, PO Box 1047, otCoundl, 99 tawa. ON KIP 5V8. Canada Council: Chalmers Fund for the lines for applicationsfor supprt tor special special workshops for pr*s, -the crafts in Canada. Information:Visual Arts Sedion, Canada Council, 99 Metcafe Street, PO Box 1047, Ottawa,ON KIP 5V8; 416%373400. • Canada Council Visual Arts Grants A ard B deadlines:Oct±er 1 and April 1. ProjectCost aM Travel Grant deadlines:January IS, April 15, July 15, Oct±er 15. Information: 613/598-
M Bank Pur±ase
Program deadlines: November 1 arß May 1. lnformation: 613/598-4359.
Canada Council Explorations Program This
is desÉned to encourage projeds that vmture into new territories in the arts and culture. Prcposals for initial undertakings in any art
fie"
level in the arts, as well as other disciplines:
Information: Association Of UniverSities and Colleges Of Canada, Scholarship Ad-
ports art students seeking training in traditional
means Of artistic expressions, young artists (painting.
printmaking, sculpture) who
have demonstrated technical corrpetence in
traditional means or artistic expression. Note:
the charter precludes support to artists in abstract fields. Candßates must be urder 31,
training in an established art
school and/or demonstrated a commitment to
make a lifetimecareer of art. Awards are for
crafts, desÉn
performing
arts) that seek to devel%) an orÜinal aesthetic
aproa&l and are intended for public presentation. Mailing date deadlines: January 15, May
1, September IS. Information:613/598-4339.
or mixed media of "established"
ability.CurrentprofessionaVpersonalneeds are
or geographic limitation.Grants are awarded periodically throughout the year, and size and
of the award are determined by the in-
tion: The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc., PO
Box4957, New York, NY 10185. Five Fellowships in Art and Craft Open to artistsand Qftspecple urßer 35 fromCommonwealthcountries.Worth up to 6,000 pourds tenable for up to nine months. The each Commonwealth Institute wouw also Ike to hear
from any arists willingto share their sttÆios work with award winners in this way. Dead-
line:Od±er 1. Information:Arts Department, Commonwealth Institute, Kensington High Street, LondonWB 6NQ
$8,000. Appfications accepted throtæhout the year. Contact: Elizabeth GreenshieWs Fourxda-
Henry Moore Foundation Reszential fellowsculptors under age 35 who have com-
H3HIE4. Foreign Scholarships For informationon scholarships and fellowships to Canadians by
equivalent experienæ. Contact: Camber-well School of Arts Crafts. Peckham Road, London SES WF England; 01/703-0987.
Colleges OfCanada, Scholarship Ad-
Canadian artists to spend two summer months
tion, 1814 Sherbrodqe Street W, Montreal,PQ
Other countries contad: Association of Univer-
Sities
ministration Services, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON KIP 5N1; 613/563-1236.
post-gradcourse in sculptureor have
Brucebo Scholarships Allow promising
at Bruc±o
studio near Visby, Island of Gotlard,
dation,
Dr. Jan Lundren,
Sweden. tion:
value: $2,500. InformaCanadian-Scandinavian Founof Geography,
Universim 805 Sherbrooke Street W, Montreal,PQ H3A 2K6; 514/392-4718.
1 are the dead-
Crafts Mardl 1 and
4323. Collectcalls
countries offer Canadian citizens
ALBERTA VARIATIONS
A juried exhibition from members of the
Alberta Potters' Association
Opening: Tuesday September 5 Il
a.m to 2:30 p.m.
Exhibition continues until October 6 Third Floor, Beaver House 10158 103 Street Edmonton, Alberta Organized by the Muttart Public Art Gallery, Calgary Sponsored by the Alberta Potters' Association Brought to Edmonton by the Alberta Craft Council
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September/October 1989 Alberta Craft
CALL FOR ENTRY
distributors program
Third Annual Alberta Craft Council Member Exhibiton & Sale
Under the Tree 111
The Canada-US sector of Alberta Economic Development and Trade has recently implemented an agents
November 17 to December 15, 1989 3rd Floor, Beaver House, 10158 103 Street Edmonton Sponsored by Alberta Craft Council and Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism
and distributors program for North America. It is designed to identify individuals and companies interested and capable of representing Alberta
companies in specific markets. Alberta manufacturers seeking repre-
sentation in a particular market will be provided with a list of prospective agents/distributors. Companies will then be free to determine the ade-
Eligibility:
Open to ACC members. Non-members may join to become eligible.
Conditions for entry:
quacy of each contact provided.
Alberta manufacturers seeking Canadian representation will receive one free advertisement in a manufacturers' representative publi-
cationreaching over 3500 of their members.
Alberta firms interested in prospective Canadian agents/ distributors
can contactJerry Keller or Michael Siewecke at 427-4809 while those interested in prospective US agents/distributorscan contact Bill Jaschke at 427-4809.
NAME:
2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Maximum of five (5) slides per person may be submitted. Slides must be clearly numbered and marked with your name. The accompanying list with your name must further identify each slide as to craft medium, retail price or dimensions (if applicable). A maximum of two pieces per person will be accepted. All work submitted must be priced between $25 and $200. A 20 per cent commission will be charged by ACC on all sales. Decisions by the jury will be final, critiques will not be given nor will slides bc returned. Shipping to and from the gallery will be the responsibility of the craftsperson Insurance during the exhibit will be covered by the ACC.
Deadlines:
October 20: slide entries October 27: notification of acceptance/rejection November 8-10: works will be received December 18 and 19: unsoldworks to be picked up January 2-5: remaining works shipped
UNDER THE TREE 111ENTRY FORM
ADDRESS: TELEPHONE:
Slide # 1
TITLE
Slide #2
Slide #3
Slide #4
Slide #5
MATERIALS TECHNIQUES • RETAIL PRICE In entering this exhibition, I agree to accept the terms outlined in the call for entry: (signature)
Send entries on or before October 20 to: Alberta Craft Council,509 10136 100 Street, Edmonton,AlbertaT5J OPI
September/October 1989 Alberta Craft
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Ten Artists: Ten Provinces Silversmith Karen Cantlne of Edmon-
ton is one of the ten people represented In Ten Artists: Ten Provinces, an exhibitionto celebratethe growth of Canadian craft and to celebrate the
10th Annual HarbourfrontFestival of Craft & Design In Toronto.Karen Is a long-time member of the Alberta Craft
Council and served on the board of directors. Each of the ten artisans in the exhibi-
tlon was selected by his/herrespective provindal craft association.Also represented in the show was ceramic artist Cheri Sydor, a former ACC member, now living in Ontario. The exhibi-
tlon at Harbourfront's York Quay Gallery ran from July 7 to 30 and Karen was In attendance for the open-
ing on July 27. Harbourfrontis a non-
profit, cultural and educational organizational. In additionto the gallery, there is the Craft Studio which lncludes studios for artists in residence
and offers exhibitions, lectures,
workshops and hands-on classes.
Karen was also one of several
craftspeople whose work was included In the invitational component of
Games People Play, an exhibitionby
the Saskatchewan Craft Council from August 12 to September 7.
Wildlife carving awards
St. Albert wildfowl wood sculptor Ted
Trusz competed at the Pacific Southwest Wildfowl Arts California Open held In February in San Diego. He eamed a first place for a redhead drake carving and an honorablementlon for a canvasback drake. The Califomia Open is considered to be one of the five major US competitions In wildfowl carving and over 800 birds were shown this year,
Protocol gift
A gold enameled plate by Hank and Dlny Frugte, Edmonton,was given by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney to Michael Dukakis, Governor of the State of Massachusetts, while on an offlclal trip to the United States. The plate was purchased through the Departmentof Extemal Affairs which
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has purchased other items In the past from ACC members.
Book design participant
ACC member Victor Clapp had a photograph of his work selected to be
publishedin Design Book Five, featur-
ing woodworkers of the Pacific Northwest, by The Taunton Press Publishers, Newtown,CT. Publishers received more than 10,000 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.
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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Imagination Market transforms junk into art
system of labelling that will alert
users to the presence of hazardous materials.
March/April Alberta 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.
March/AprilAlberta Craft
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photographs from I ,600 craftspeople and 250 photographswere selected for publication. The Edmonton woodworker will have an oak and walnut
piece (12.5"x 7" x 3.5") entitledFish Box in the publicationwhich is slated for release in the fall of 1990.
Big crowds
Forty-nine thousand people went
through the turnstiles at the Hands in Harmony craft sale held at West Edmonton Mall August 4-7. "It was quite
incrediblefor four days," said ACC member Annette Greenberg, who along with husband Basil organized the show. In fact, the count was
probably higher, because some people were missed the first day. Hands in Harmony isn't a new show, but this was the first summer fair the Greenbergs attempted and based on the success it won't be the last. Approximately 80 people sold their work
Berk in Heidleberg, Germany. It was a German-Canadian Cultural event with Jane and her parents In attendance for the June 3 opening.
Exhibiting internationally
Banff resident Tina Fong was the only
Canadian to show at the 14th Blennale Interantionalede la Tapisserie in
Lausanne, Switzerland which began
June 24 and runs until September 18. Tina travelled to Switzerland to install
the 2 meter high by 3.4 meter piece called First Star I See Tonight which is
a series of handwoven, hand-dyed cottonribbons.The piece was made specifically for the juried show and she
did the work while on retreat at the Leighton Artist Colony in Banff.
Award winning jeweller
ACC member Mark Katzeff was one of
eight winners in the 1989 De Beer's Diamonds Today Competition.Sponsored by the Diamond Information Centre, Toronto, the competition is the
largest and the most prestigious jewelrydesign contest in Canada. A diamond circle pin featuring fancy shaped diamonds and a round brilliant
diamondwith a total carat weight of .75 and a suggested retail value of $5,300 was the work submitted by the
Edmonton designer/goldsmith.
and most were very pleased with sales.
Invitation to show
John Eggertson was one of 300
people invited to submit work for the juried Western Art Show and Auction sponsored by the Calgary Stampede Association. His carving of a downy woodpecker was one of 72 works actually selected for the auction which ran in conjunction with the Stampede.
Only four pieces in the show sold above gallery prices including John's. The Edmontonman's work priced at $275 went for $400.
International show
F. Jane Cameron, creatorof original hand embroidered tapestries was honoredwith a one man exhibitionIn the Heldleberg Textll Museum Mon
DONATIONS OF HANDCRAFTED CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS ARE
BEING SOUGHT TO
SELL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ACC MEMBER EXHIBITION AND SALE UNDER THE TREE 111.PROCEEDS TO
A CHRISTMAS
CHARITY.SEE INSERT IN THIS NEWSLETTER FOR DETAILS.
September/October 1989 Alberta Craft
Craft marketing exhibitions and sales
Panel:
Alan Elder - curator, The Craft Gallery, Ontario Craft Council Ron Snyderman - founder and director of Snyderman Gallery, Philadelphia
Ruth Snyderman - founder and director of The Works, Philadelphia Suzanne Greenaway - proprietor Prime Canadian Craft
This is the age of environmental awareness, bothpublicand private (our Immediate surroundings), and both public and private (commercial) galleries have an importantrole to play. Public galleries function mostly as exhibition space, while private galleries cater to clients' needs. Both are important to the craft movement in terms of public awareness and raising the status of crafts.
item may be saleable, but is still importantenough to represent us historically or culturally and therefore, is worth showing.
Whv salabilityis an issue, pricing has jot to play a majorrole. Pricing in any business corresponds to intent re the marketplace. In other
words, perception determines the dollar value. If the work is perceived to be a certain amount because of careful marketing strategies who's to say it isn't? What makes a Picasso worth $50 million? It certainly isn't the materials or even the content of the work. It's the perception that
Picasso is a great artist,a milestone
figure in the art movement.
Director Carol Campbell attended a two-day seminar, Reaching the 90s, In Toronto on behalf of the ACC. This artlcle by Carol Is the final In a series based on Informatlon
presented at the seminar.
is none of your business, your profit
Private galleries - create patronage allowing contlnulty of art form - create markets for the artists
The work, however, has to justify the price; here we're talking about worth. Inevitably, price is not really the issue, but rather human experience. It is unrealistic to think you can jump out of school and into a BMW. You have to eam your stripes. Commitment is the underlying idea. Making a hobby is one experience and making a livingis another. They're not one and the same. Commitmentmakes the difference.
Both draw their strengths from creating an atmosphere through uniqueness and personal attention.Any good gallery must exhibit a focus on the part of the owner/operator.From the craftsperson's point of view, importantto rememberthata gallery is not a store. In particular,the notlon of a craft gallery is a relatively new phenomenon, and Is still unclear to the general public (and some craftspeopleas well). For a productto sell successfully from a true gallery, it should differentiate from the gift market - Individuality and uniqueness are what most gallerles look for. They do not operate In a total market economy. Not every
There is a commitmentalso on the part of the gallery to give you the best exposure possible. The issue of commission usually raises its head at this point, and many craftspeople question the 40 to 50 per cent commission charged as being unreasonable and unjustified, the truth is, it is not us versus them. Forget the issue of percentage. They have a job to do and so do you. No one can operate if they're losing money and that includes you. If you thlnk you can do a betterjob at selling and marketing your work, then go do it. In pricing your work, your concem Is for your necessary price. Indicate that to the gallery. Their profitmargln
As craftspeople,our sun,'lval depends on it.
Public galleries - promotethrough public media - have a wide audiencerange - usually have a collectionpolicy
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margin Is.
Since this is the final installment In the series, I'd like to leave you with a quote from a littlebook called: All you ever need to know, you learned in kindergarten. "When we go out into the world, waW1 for traffic, hold hands and stick together.
ACC T-SHIRTS FOR SALE
$15
428-1654 Long-sleeved, white Stanfield t-shlrts with small ACC logo on left front and "A World to DIScover" silk-screened on back.
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Alberta Economic Development and Trade
New Exporters to Border States Program
me New Exporters to BorderStates (NEBS) Program is a joint
federal/provincial initiative designed to give small and medium sized businesses a crash course in the essentials of exporting to the United States. The program is directed at companies with limited export experience but interested in entering the US market. Arrangements are made for the exporters to travel to
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when or how much you will get next, Bill noted. Because craft fairs are seasonal the Webers foundthemselves really busy in the fall and up until Christmas. But then the phone stopped ringing. January and February proved to be slow months, toys just weren't selling.
So tha?s when Bill startedmaking oak desk sets - business card, pen, paper dip and note pad holdersand desk pads. And the sets have proven good sellers. Artisans Unlimitedwas an especially good venue in June when Bill assumes many of the desk items were purchased for Father's Day or as gifts for teachers.
Seattle, Denver or Minneapolis for one or two days.
The programis educationalin natureand includes presentationsat the US border crossing and the nearest Canadian Consulate by US customs agents, customs brokers, US attomeys specializing in internationaltrade law, freight forw•arders,manufacturers' representatives, Export Development Corporation personneland CommercialOfficers from the Canadian Consulate. The cost of the return airline tickets and intercity bus is covered by the Department of Extemal Affairs. Companies will be required to cover meal and hotel expenses when the NEBS mission is scheduled for two days. (Normally, the group returns the same day.)
Upcoming NEBS missions Architectural Seattle September Seattle BuildingMaterials September20, 21 Minneapolis Defence/Aerospace October 18, 19 Seattle Contract Fumiture November New Exporters to United States South (NEXUS)missions Los Angeles Giftware September 10-12 Children'sApparel Los Angeles 'It should be noted that sedor groupings are not exclusive. Therefore companies should find it beneficial to participateregardless of the products they manufacture. Contact: or Michael Siewecke Alberta Economic Development & Trade
11 Floor,9940 106 Street Edmonton,AB T5K 1P6
Neil Van Bostelen IntemationalTrade Centre Department of External Affairs Fifti floor, 10179 105 Street
FAX: 42-9127
Telephone: 495-4414
see people'spleasure.Last
Christmas, after the Webers had opened their gifts, Bill reflected: •so many kids opened my toys today.• And that felt good.
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FAX: 495-4507
visual
Board games have been the latest avenue taken to crack the adult But toys will continue to be the focus, obviously because they have proven successful but also because of the emotional aspect. The Webers both noted how nice it is to
Edmonton, AB T5J 3S3
Telephone: 427-4809
Appuation
Odcber13, 1989. 4p.m.
September 29, 1989, 4 p.m.
aælicanes travel dates,
of projeds
Grants
AppUntions must be stbmitted prior to
Grants
to 25 per wnt
the
of transportation (with doajmentation)
cost to
AppUænts may aply for,bl.nwil not reØive
projed and travel graMs related to the same Travel Grams, Ab«For information ta Culture and Muttjculturalism, Visual Arts Branch, 3rd Floor, 10158 103 Street, Edmm-
ton,AB TSJ
to 25
$2,000.
centof the
programs, or to a maximum
In the of artists where living allowanæ is fettto be neæssaty, grants up to
50 per cent
the cost of the proposed
projed or program, and to a maximum of
indivßuals. $5,000, are provßed to For information Projed Grants. AberCulture and Muict.flturalism, Visual Arts
Branch, 3rd Floor, 10158 103 Street, Edmon-
ton,AB T5J OX6.
September/October 1989 Alberta Craft
Advertising with us
Alberta Craft Magazine is published six times per year.
The display advertisingrate is 40 cents per agate line. Camera ready advertisementsrequested.Color charges are $100 per color. If advertisements need halftones an additional $10 per halftone will be charged. Below is a list of common advertisementsizes and costs: $156 Full page $78 Half page $104 Two thirds page $52 One third page $28 One sixth page $14 One twelfth page Classified advertisementsare $9 for 30 words or less with a 20 cent charge per word thereafter. For more information, contact the ACC office at 428-1654. AdvertisIng deadlines can be found on
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CLASSIFIED ADS Leather & fur, leather & fur pieces,
beads, thread, needles, good prices. Halford Hide & Leather Co. Ltd., 8629 126 Avenue, Edmonton,AB T5B IG8; 474-4989. Mon- Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 100% Cotton T-Shirts, 100% cotton
fabrics 36"-88Nwide, fabric paints; textile dyers, wholesale, retail. Cloth e
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cower, BC V6A IGI; 604/669-0127. VANCOUVER ISLAND WINNING COMBINATION Private acreage
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ARTS & CRAFTS EXTRAVAGANZA
CAU_EQB ENTRY
November 11: Noon To 6 p.m
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FOR REGISTRATION
built-in clientele. Offers to $149,000. For further details contact: Gerry 21 Adair or Julie Laviolette, Centrury
Qualicum Realty Ltd., PO Box 1180,
The Alberta Craft Council Is a beneficiary of Alberta Lotteries. Funds are allocated by the
112 W. 2nd Ave., Qualicum Beach,
BC VOR 2T0; 604/752-9284.
Everlasting flowers for sale: Suworowii, Blue Salvia, Nigella, Matricaria, Statice, Strawflowers,
Govemment of Alberta through the Alberta Art Foundation.
pricelist - FROM THE GROUND
AB TIJ 3Y3;328-6142.
CANE & BASKET SUPPLIES • Reeds, handles, chair caning splint, rush, seagrass, willow,
New spinning wheel and hand carders. $220 for both. Louet (Sl 5) wheel I made in Holland. Call Eva Van Wart, Edmonton 420-0735 after
Toronto, ON MSN 1B7. Phone 613/656-1065.
etc. For further information and
UP, General Delivery, Lethbridge,
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Instructions. Mall orders. Send for price lists. W.H. KIIby Co. Ltd. 1840 Davenport Road,
Leathercraft Fun Enjoy the Wonders of Leatherwork!
Tandy Leather Company, the world's largest supplier of leather and supplies welcomes you & your family to the wonderful world of leathercraftl Make suede & leather fashions, appliques, accessories and tooled leather projects. Group workshops & classes available tool Visit the Tandy Leather store nearest you!
AND INFORMATION CALL Red Deer Chamber of Commerce - 347-4491 Leslie Marchant - 342-267
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September/October 1989 Alberta Craft
"A T 1 SKET A TASK ET" CI-R•CIL'SFIRST MT1a•.L BØ,SCT
& sq-E
Sponsoredby the CECIL, the FIRST BASCT & SALE is open to basket makersacross Canada. Plans are underwayto have the exhibition travel throughoutAlberta and possibly across Canada. RAE H-.NIERof Tofield, Alberta will curate the exhibition. Rae is a noted basket raker and province-wide instructor throughthe 'DevonianBotanical Grdens' . IRfIBG:
Innovative use of natural andrran-rradematerials in contarporary designs will be stressed.
DORYR-IES: Finished projectsrust fall within a 3'x3'x3' maxim-m size. R.NISSIO•S:
A rraxirnmof 5* slides per person rray be sub-nitted. Sl ides rmst be clearly nu-rberedand rrarked with the craftsperson's na-re. accm-pany-
ing list will includethe craftsperson's na-reand further identification of each sl ide as to nare of basket, materials used, technique, original, traditional or copied design, diffEnsions and price.
Flat entry fee of $25rust acca-rpanysub-nission(chequeor rmney order
or Visa payableto bL1bE DE..
CR.AFT æEIL).
SLIIY XBMISSIOQS - FRIDAY ARIL 30, 1990 MJSTBE RECIVD BY - FRIDAY JOE 15, 1990 BCIRY:
1. The sub•nission of an entry presupposesthat the right is granted to use any subsequentsl ides for publici ty; educational or exhibition purposes with ackno,vledgarent to the rraker (craftsperson). 2. A 206 camission will be charged by POC on all sales except, the sale is sharedwith a gallery the cami ssion will be 396. 3. All sub•nissionsrust be shippedor del ivered in a container suitable for travel ling. The craftspersons na•reand address rrust be secured to the inside of the lid. 4. Craftspersons are responsible for shipping and insurance to and fra-n the venue. PC will insure baskets during the exhibit.
LATE SUBMISSIONS Why not phone a friend and feast your eyes on what hands can do with a simple thread at the Edmonton Weavers Guild Annual Sale and Fashion Show. Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lister Hall (87 Avenue and 116 Street, parking at the Jubilee Auditorium). Admission $2. For more informationcall: 455-0036.
One Of A Kind 11th Annual Springtime Craft Show and Sale. March 28 to April 1, AutomotiveBuilding, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Deadline: October 2. Information:The Canadian Craft Show Ltd., 21 Grenville Street, Toronto,ON M4Y IAI ; 416/960-3680.
CALL FOR ENTRY NA TIONAL SILK SCARF/STOLE DESIGN COMPETITION & EXHIBITION Sponsored by the Alberta Craft Council and curated by Pirkko Karvonen. Plans are underway to have the exhibition travel across Alberta and possibly Canada. Unique designs are being sought. Winners will be featured in an issue of Heddle. JURYING: Articles will be judged on design (50%), workmanship (25%) and originality (25%).
PRIZES: A grand prize of $200 fromthe Alison Seller Scholarship Fund will go to the overall winner. Merit awards of $20 to $50 vouchers will be awarded to runners-up, and redeemable at participating suppliers. ENTRY RULES: Finished projects must be made of silk or silk blend, handwoven or handspun and functionas a scarf or a stole.
DEADLINE: APRIL 6. 1990. SUBMISSIONS: Maximum of 10 entries. Flat entry fee of $15 must accompany submission (cheque or money order or Visa payable to Alberta Craft Council). Submit actual items along with a weaving information sheet detailing material used, technique, pattern and how the article was finished, and price if item is for sale. (A 35 per cent commission will be charged on items sold). Code items to correspond with the description sheet. Also include your name, address and telephone number.
FOR MORE INFORMA TION CONTACT:
Alberta Craft Council Silk Scarf/Stole Contest
#509, 10136 - 100 Street Edmonton, Alberta
T5J OPI
Submission Application
Submission Application
Artist'sName
Artist's Name
Address
City PostalCode
City
Phone Number
Postal Code
Deadline: Febnray 2, 1990
Deadline: Februray 2, 1990
Slide One
Slide One
Description
Description
Value
Slide Two
Size
Phone Number
Value
Slide Two Description
Value
Size
Value
Slide Three
Slide Three
Description
Value
Size
Value
Non-member fee must be endosed. Label slides with yotr name, tide, slide nwnber and arrow indcating top of slide. Mal completed form with srrdesto:
Non-member fees must be endosed. Label slides with your name, title, slide number and arrow indcating top of slide. Mail completed form with slides to:
Alberta Craft Council 509, 10136 - 100 Street
Alberta Craft Council 509, 10136 - 100 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J OPI
Edmonton, Alberta Phone 428-1654
The Alberta Craft Council is a beneficiary of Alberta Lotteries.
Phone 428-1654
The Alberta Craft Council is a beneficiary of Alberta Lotteries
and you're illiited
Join in the celebration of the Alberta Craft Council's 10th Anniversary by participating in our major juried exhibition "Champagne Breakfast".
Why champagne? As a tradition oi excellence and celebration, champagne
provides a fitting toast. to honour past accomplishments and launch the ACC
into the future.
Why breakfast?As we are told, breakfast is the most important meal oi the day so It seems appropriate to start Our second decade with something
substantialto sustainthe energiesof the ACC in orderto meetthe challenges of the yearsto come. "Champagne Breakfast"Will be travelling across Canada and will be
accompanied by an extensive eatalogue. It will Open in Calgary in September
1990in conjunctionwith the meetingof the CanadianCrafts Council and
ACC's 10th anniversary celebration. Times and locations Of Other venues to
be announced.
Jury members will be qualified craftspersons recognized nationally and internationally from outside Alberta. They will present cash awards to the
top three entries and an award for the most creative interpretation of the "Champagne Breakfast" theme.
For more information about the exhibition or memberships, please contact
the ACC officeat 428-1654.
Conditions For Entry Artist/Craftsperson must have been a resident of Alberta for two years
prior to entry
• Entries must: • have been made in 1989 or 1990 • present craftsmanship Of the highest quality
• display creative use of materials • show skill and technique used not only for a display Of virtuosity but to create a piece bearing the imprint of the artist and clarity of artistic vision • should be an original design and not replicate a traditional form or pattern (there may be creative use of traditional themes) e Crafts of all media are eligible for entry except those falling into the accepted categories of painting and the graphic arts such as drawings, engravings, lithographs, photographs, etc.
Entries are not required to be available for sale Selected entries must remain in the exhibition until the completion Of the
lastvenue
• Artist fees will be paid for selected entries
ALBERTACRAFT COUNCIL
Procedure For Entry
to a maximum of three (3) per person. You may submit l. Entries are limited item for a total Of six (6) slides. two (2) views Of each
2 Entries are to be
submitted in the form of non-returnable mounted 35 mm be marked with artist's/craftperson's name, title of
s l i des .Ea ch s l i de must
work aa entry number.
accompany submissions (non-refundable). 3. Entry fee must FREE members Alberta Craft Council Fi rs t pi ece
Non-members
Each addtional piece
Non-members
$35, SIO
of an entry presupposes that the right is granted to use the 4. The submission photographs for publicity, educational or slides and any subsequent Slides will not be returned and will be retained for the exhibition ACC's slide registry
5. The ACC will retain
a twenty (20) percent commission from sales of work in
6. Submission must be
accompanied by a short biography. ACC reserves the
arrange the direct sales and remit to the artist/ the exhibition. It will lastvenue. craftspersonfollowing the right to edit the biographies
for clarity and continuity.
for costs Of shipping and insuring their work the ACC ACC will insure work Once received until the work is received by exhibition. and for the duration of the for non-members and marked slides are to be mailed 8. Entry form, entry fee 7. Applicants are responsible
or delivered to:
Alberta Craft Council
10136-100 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J OPI phone 428-1654
9. Deadine for Slide Entri6
February 2, 1990
Peadline for short listed competitors to submit actual work — 16,