ALBERTA/ MAGAZINE July/August 1990 ISSN
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MEMOFROMTHE PRESIDENT
1989/90 Report
by Keith Evans
has already come and gone since the last AGM in Red Deer. Yet here we are again, a whole year later. Well, what kind of a year was it?
It was a year of re-commlttment The magnitude of the changes that occurred necessitated a revisiting of the goals and objectives of the ACC. In March this year, the board locked itself away for a day to grapple withthe goals, objectives and directionsset by earlier boards. It is vital to the
progress and developmentof any organization that it have a very clear perspective of who it serves, and the direction that its membership wants it to take. It had been hoped that by this time we would have a long-rangeplan in place. But with the changes in directorship and staff, that will now take a bit longer to achieve.
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President
Keith Evans, MD of Sturgeon
I find it difficult to believe that a year
It was a year of change - The year before had seen major changes in the board, 1989-90 saw this trend continue with three more directors stepping down, two because of increasing difficulty to devote the time needed and one because of health. We did recruit two excellent new board members and the third vacancy was filled at this year's AGM. Change is healthy for any organization, although it slows forward motion while the group regains its footing. The momentum of the ACC was reestablished only to be dealt a rather devastating blow in the fall of 1989, withthe resignationof Executive Director Bobbi Hoffman, due to failing health. Bobbi had been a major driving force for the ACC and its board over five years and her active presence in Alberta's craft community will be truly missed. Don de Beaudrap our new executive director commenced his duties at the beginning of the new year. So we begin the 90s with some new faces.
ALBERTACRAFT COUNCIL CONTACTS
Vlce-presldent Carol Campbell, Calgary
Secretary Ross Bradley, Edmonton Treasurer Mavis Legg, Edmonton
Directors
It was a year of exhlbltlons - A num-
ber of successful exhibitions were sponsored or cosponsored by the
ACC this year and included:Top Coverage, which was opened in Edmonton and later toured Grande Prairie, MedicineHat, Calgary and Red Deer; Folk Art of Turkey, cosponsored by the Turkish Canadian Society; ACC participation in the Southex Fall Gift Show; Alberta Variations, an Alberta Potters Association exhibition brought to Edmonton by the ACC; Under the Tree Ill, the annual ACC member Christmas sale and exhibition; ACC participation in the Southex Spring GiftShow; Champagne Breakfast juryingis complete; four provinces and the territories will participatein No Restrictions Applied; the Silk Scarf/Stole Exhibition opened in Red Deer and the National Basket Competitionhas been juried and both will also be on display in Calgary for the ACC anniversary celebration.
It was a year of partlclpatlon - This year saw the ACC take a muchrmre active role in our national craft body,
the Canadian Craft Council. Director Linda Stanier became the ACC representative on the CCC's National Education Committee,while Director Ross Bradley was appointedto the CCC CuratorialCommittee. Director
Carol Campbell representedthe ACC at the opening of the Ontario Craft
Tim Bissett, Calgary Anne Brodie, Red Deer Dianne Finch, MedicineHat Tony Mandamin, Edmonton Gerri Many Fingers, Standoff Tandy McKay, Edrnonton Linda Stanier, Stony Plain
ACC office #509 10136 100 Street Edmonton,AB T5J OPI Phone (403) 428-1654
Executive Dlrector Don de Beaudrap Editor Jean Coulton
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES September/October- August 10 November/December- October 12 January/February- December 10
Suggestions, Ideas and crltlclsms are welcome so please send them to the ACC 0fflce for conslderatlon.
Wealso welcome letters to the edltor, but reserve the rlght to edlt for grammar, taste and length.Anonymous letters wlll not be publlshed.
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July/August 1990 Alberta Craft
Executive Director 's 1989/90report
by Donald C. de Beaudrap
The membershiphas had its peaks and valleys over the years and at present represents over 400 individual members and 20 separate organiza-
tions. As an active member of the
Canadian Crafts Council, the ACC is part of a very large and vibrantcommunity.Over the past 10 years we have been able to assist numerous people in achieving success in the growing market for crafts.
The next phase of our development will see perhaps even morechange. Changing global trade pattems, increasing mobilityand tourism, better communicationstechnology and a
growing appreciation of quality and workmanship are all major trends which will have a direct impact on craft making and marketingin the future.A vast network of craft educators, makers and marketers still in development. Support for this growing sector can be found in increasing numbers of consumers, craft outlets, shows, fairs and exhibits. Improving communications between all players is of critical importance.The ACC assists in bringing various sectors of the crafts community together in order to synergize the energy and capitalize on opportunitiesas they unfold. We have begun meeting with our member associations, both individuallyand
collectively in order to find new ways of working with one another and within the larger visual arts community.
Issues affecting crafts such as education cutbacks, changing curriculums, Goods and Services Tax, Status of the
Artist legislation, health and safety awareness are only a few of the areas we need to work together on. Other long-standingconcerns include protection for the artists in areas of copyright, artists fees and contracts. These lingering issues are in need of resolve, and finding solutions and coordinatinggroup response is one way
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the ACC can assist. The final form any initiativetakes will depend on participation of the divergent parties involved. The important factor here is that communicationsprocesses continueto exist and through them appropriate responses to issues can be found.
Another benefitopen dialogue between organizations will foster is recognition of mutualneeds and interests. There are many ways to reduce expenses by sharing resources such as lecture and workshop leaders, information and conference space. We look fomard to exToday the ACC is at a crossroads. We ploring some of these options with our have spent the last 10 years encouraging the growth of the crafts community. association members particularlyin light of the increased concern we all Our advocacy has focused on fosterhave about stretching our limited ing and enhancing a vital and supportive society in Alberta for crafts. We resources. must now develop that concept further For the individual,the ACC represents and focus on stimulating the craft comsomething entirely different. Our memmunity to achieve its maximum potenbership reflects a wide spectrum, yet tial, help to develop the infrastructure the entire membership has the comin order to facilitate the evident growth, mon bond of caring for the productthat and support the entire crafts comcomes from the mind,through the munity through effective communicaheart to the hand of the creator. We tions, quality education and must work together in a cooperative opportunities for participation at every spirit to access and help develop the level. The programs and services of appropriate markets whether they be the Alberta Craft Council are dedicated local craft fairs, international collections to achieving those ends. or exhibitions.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to assist prior to, during and after four ACC sponsored exhibitions in Calgary
September 13 to October 13. People are needed to unpack, set up, man, take down, re-pack.
To volunteer or for details contact Brucie or Sheralee at 428-1654.
Annual meeting draws small crowd With provincialfunding for the Alberta Craft Council only guaranteed until 1991 , fiscal planning was questioned at the annual general meeting in Bragg Creek May 26. The agreement through which the ACC receives Lotteryfunds as allocated by Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism terminates March 31 , 1991 , althoughthe board has "been led to believe that our core funding (currently $162,000) would be continued," Executive Director Don de Beaudrap told members. MemberJohn Morelof Calgary was concemed aboutwhat the council would do in a 'Worst case scenario" if the funding agreement was not renewed. He asked if there was a contingency plan in place. Although such a plan has not been developed, the council is "not ignoring that issue," said the executive director, adding meetings have been held with Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism Minister Doug Main as well as with department officials. ACC representatives have also met with other visual arts groups receiving Lottery funds to discuss a joint proposal to present to the minister. Mr. Morel said: "I would really like you to address that (a contingency plan)."
Scholarship program In other business, it was moved that the Alberta Craft Council undertake to establish a juried scholarship program to serve the needs of craftspeople engaged in further training or education relatedto their craft. The motionwas brought to the floor by Bryn Pinchin of Bragg Creek and seconded by Jean Curry of EInera. Followingsome questions about implementation and actual dol-
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lar values - items which will be addressed by the board - the motion was carried by the attending members.
meeting.Condensed versions of the president and executive director reports appear in this issue of the newsletter.
Board elections
Low attendance
Elections for the board of directors were also conducted at the meeting. Tim Bissett, Anne Brodie, Carol
There were 23 craft council members who attendedthe meeting which included several people who represented member associations. These representatives met prior to the annual general meeting to discuss concerns specific to associations (see sidebar).
Campbell, Dianne Finch, Gerri Many Fingers and Linda Stanier will all serve two year terms on the ACC board. David Green was the only candidate not elected, but the board thanks him as well as the othercandidates for running. Executive positions for the board and committee heads were to be appointedat the regular board meetingJune 28.
Board reports Reports from the president,executive director and other board members were also presented at the
Evening wind-up Followingthe actual meeting, everyone was invitedto the home of mernberPamela Rodger who had prepared supper for everyone and providedwarm hospitality.A very big thank-yougoes to the Rodgers for opening their home to the ACC and providinga great meal.
Member associations meet
A decision to implementa reciprocalcommunicationsystem to help ensure regular dialogue betweenthe Alberta Craft Council and its member organizations was made at a meetingbetweenthe ACC and member associations held priorto the annualgeneral meeting in Bragg Creek May 26. The objectiveis to keep the ACC board abreast of member association needs closer to the grass roots level and also help to distribute pertinent information within the Alberta craft community. Different ways of working together were discussed including the sharing Of resources, informationand co-operativeventures which could include exhibitions, workshops and conferences.
The focus of the meetingwhichwas attendedby 20 people representing nine different member associations, was to improve communications, help determinememberassociationneeds and work collectively in addressing them.
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Perrott urges design exploration Mr. Perrott had his audience chuckling at his jokes and stories, but through visuals from former students his pointwas made.
"It's not how art conformsto a prece-
"What are you going to do that is an expansion of what you are doing?" Mr. Perrott challenged.
advised, adding tongue-in cheek, "For everyone, except me, I paint very realistically because it makes
While personally working with watercolors, many of the people seeking out his knowledge in design have been craftspeople.
dent, but how it departs... into a strange and marvelous image," he
money."
Stanfo
Perrott
Drawingby Dave Ponech
Alberta Craft Council members were encouraged -although not in so many words - to explore design, challenge themselves with new situations and environments,by wellknown art educator Stanford Perrott, in a talk at the annual general meeting in Bragg Creek May 26.
weaving, et cetera and become highly productive,creative.
From 1946 to 1967, Mr. Perrott was an art instructorat the Alberta College of Art, Calgary, he then headed the college until 1974. Since officialIy retiringseven years ago, he has continuedpainting and lecturingas well as privatelyteaching design. Forcing those students to work in un-
familiarmedia- such as cutting paper with scissors and creating images out of those pieces - he has seen students "come out of the doldrums of production pottery,
The Bragg Creek resident noted that there is a lack of exposure for craft in Alberta, "so many people don't know much about craft. I have a feeling I should tell you to change your name from craft, but I don't know what to tell you to call yourselves."
He brieflytouchedon the general
lack of acceptance of craft by the paintingcommunity.Of course "craftsmencan't paint and painters can't do craft," he joked. But it is 'time to wake up and realize that you have something really good whether it is (called) craft or art."
Alberta Craft Week - handbuilding & heritage
The Ministerof Culture and Multiculturalismhas declared September 23 to 29 as Alberta Craft Week. The Alberta Craft Council will be working with the Visual Arts branch over the summer to prepare a promotioncampaign scheduled for the fall.
The focus will be on increasing awareness of crafts and craftspeople throughoutthe province. A series of six craft brochures is being produced targeting collectors and a poster containing scheduled craft events and informationwill be widely circulated. Daily and weekly newspapers throughoutthe province will be receiving feature articles and broad media coverage is being arranged.
The ACC will have its feature 10th anniversary exhibition Champagne Breakfast showing at the Triangle Gallery in Calgary during the week. Three other exhibitions (Silk Scarf/Stole Exhibition, A Tisket A Tasket and No Restrictions Applied) will also be open in the downtownCalgary area. In addition,the ACC will be hosting the Canadian Crafts Council annual general meeting in Calgary September 25 to 30. Watch for more information in the fall and, above all, prepare to participate in this unique celebration of craft marking the ACC's 10th anniversary.
July/August 1990 Alberta Craft
Excise man answers GST questions
The three letters of the alphabet which have "caused a lot of controversy and a lot of confusion:" GST - goods and services tax - were addressed by a customs and excise
the GST liability is still there, but you are not entitledto ITC, he noted. Registration forms should have been received, if not contact Revenue Canada Excise.
Craft Council annual general meet-
For businesses withsales not exceeding $500,000, one annual GST return may be filed with quarterly installments paid. However, any business can electto file monthly.This would be advantageous if in a credit situation (for example, a craftsperson who purchases stock, but has little or no sales during a certain period). A refund will be received within 21 days after filing or the government will pay you interest,
department official at the Alberta ing May 26.
"I don't deal with why, I deal with what and how,"said Azim Rajan, getting a chuckle fromACC members as he opened his address.
Under the proposed legislation,a seven per cent tax will be charged on rmst goods and services effective January I, 1991. Unlike the existing 13.5 per cent manufacturers sales tax, the GST will be collected at each stage in the production/distribution chain.
Whilethis appears to be a cascading tax, it is not, Mr. Rajan said. AIthough the GST is charged at every stagernO one except the consumer picks up the tax because each business in the chain can claim full input tax credits (ITC) for all tax paid on their business purchases. Businesses with annual sales of $30,000 or less don't have to charge GST on their sales nor do they have to register with the federal government. However, such a business is still charged the tax on what it buys and is not eligible for ITC unless registered. For this reason, Mr. Rajan advised small businesses to register so they can claim the credit
for GST paid on purchases.
Customers may also want to deal with registrants because they could then claim ITC. For example, a craftsperson wholesaling work but selling less than $30,000 annually might find it advantageous to charge
GST.
The registrationdeadline is December 31, 1990. If you don't register,
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Mr. Rajan noted.
There is no need to keep separate records, yourfiling may be done based on either the calendar or your fiscal year, he said.
A rebate for the manufacturers sales tax paid for inventoryon hand as of December 31, 1991, either materials or actual items, will be available. However, the exact details aren't yet available, Mr.Rajan said in response to a question. But it will be a "rebate not a refund."Similar provisions will be in place for goods shipped in 1990 but not paid for until 1991. Currently paying 13.5 per cent tax on materials,one ACC member
wanted to know if prices would drop
to reflectthe seven per cent GST.
"That's how it's supposed to work," Mr.Rajan said. Manufacturersmay now show tax included price and with the GST don't have to show it separately.
Questions aboutthe GST may be directedto Revenue Canada 1-800267-6620.
ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1990 Revenue Contributionfrom Western Canada Lottery, Alberta Division Membership fees General craft sales Interest
Other sources Grants
Expenditures
Administration
expenses
Other projects
(Schedule I)
Funds granted to •retail
operations
General craft purchases
Retailoperations Olympique
$ 162,000
191,222
194,528
158,731 28, 166 4,394
157,328 12,557 7,085
191,291
202.,671
for the year
Members' surplus, beginning
revenue of year
(69)
(8,143) 66,486 58,343
surplus, end ot year
11,148 6,703
3,036 4,064 2.460 —2=-521
Calgary Olympics
Excess of expendituresover
Members'
$ 162,000 15 994 4,398 3,548 2,822
58.343 58,274
21, 529 2, 600 1-572
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Calls for entry
CALENDAR
Calgary
11th ANNUAL EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL August 10-12, craft market and
Island (downtown Calgary). Several booths available for the sale and demonstration of a
imum) and $150 entrance fee (indudes two passes). Deadline:June 29. Information:Crafts Application,EdmontonFolk MusicFestival. PO Box 4130, Edmonton,AB T6E 4T2; 429-1899.
CALGARY FOLK FESTIVAL July 28, Prince's variety of work by Calgary area artise and craftspeople. For information:281-8745. ARTISTS/ARTISANS Handspirits, a co-operative gallery, seeks finely crafted, original work.
Shop features work in fibre, wood, glass, ceramic and paper. Selection process guarantees maintenance of the finest quality. Resume requested. Information: Handspirits, 1410 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R OY2; 263-HAND. ART MARKET 4th annual art and craft sale, November 16-19, 1990, Calgary Convention Centre, City Centre. Application processing begins April 1 and continues until all space is filled. 180 booths, juried, high quality sale. Infor-
mation: Art Market Productions,Marlene A. Loney, PO Box 385, Banff, AB TOL OCO; 7622345.
LAKE BONAVISTA PROMENADE is in
process of establishing itself as a venue for artists to sell and/or display works. No fee for ex-
hibiting; $10 per day minimum 10 day
commitment,maximum30 days to sell. Information:Neill & Company Ltd., Suite 212, 755 Lake Bonavista Drive SE, Calgary, AB T2J ON3; 271-9417 (Susan Moore).
CALGARY GIFT SHOW September21-23, Roundup Centre, Stampede Park. Previously scheduled for March, this wholesale show is now planned for the fall. For information:Calgary Gift Show, #100, 9805 HortonRoad SW, Calgary.AB T2V 2X5; 253-9555.
FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS Fourthannualcraft
sale. November30, December 1 and 2, Roun-
dup Centre, Calgary. Juried. Information: Pauline Biswanger, 192 Hawkview Manor Circle
NW, Calgary,AB T3G 3A2; 239-2276.
Edmonton
ALBERTA ART FOUNDATIONACQUISITION Annual acquisition of art through slide submis-
sion. Deadline: July 13, 4:40 p.m. Information: Alberta Art Foundation: 4th Floor, 10158 103
Street, Edmonton,AB T5J
MUTTART CONSERVATORY SEEKS
EMERGING ARTISTS Monthlyexhibitions. Preference given to, but not restricted to sub-
ject matter related to nature, including landscapes, florals and the natural environment Paintings, drawings, prints, small sculpturecan be accommodated. Information:Senior Extension Officer, Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton Parks & Recreation, PO Box 2359, Ed-
monton,AB T5J 2R7; 428-3664.
HARCOURT HOUSE GALLERY WhereEdmonton Community Artists Network is now a public art gallery and is accepting submissions
from artists for its gallery programming. WECAN is also establishing an artists fee schedule. Information: WECAN, Harcourt House, 10215 112 Street, Edmonton; 426-4180
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demonstrations. Juried, send five photos (min-
ROSEBUD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is looking
for people interested in selling their product in
its crafE store. shop operates in mnjuncdon with tie Rosebud Dinner Theatre which
hosts plays six mont1Sof the year attracting 15,000 people. Information: Rosebud School of
14TH ANNUALFESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
theArt, Box 654, Rosebud,AB TOJ 2T0; Dana Graff 677-2350.
Sherwood Park. A juried art and craft sale spon-
NIAL LIBRARY is accepting submissions for solo or group exhibitions.Information:CommuniY Programmes, Edmonton Public Library
November 18 from Il a.m. to 4 p.m. at he Glen Allan Recreation Complex, 199 Georgian Way, sored by Strathcona Couny Recreation, Parks
and Culture. For application forms contact Teresa Koslo at 467-2211.
CAMEOS 11thCHRISTMASCRAFT SALE December 1-9, Edmonton Convention Centre.
Juried, a full nine days or a fouror five day ses-
sion. Information:Cameo's Craft Sales, Suite
645, First Edmonton Place, 10665 Jasper
Avenue, Edmonton,AB T5J 3S9; 424-0787. HANDS IN HARMONY August 3-6, west Edmonton Mall. Over 49,000 people went through
FOYER GALLERY, EDMONTONCENTEN-
423-2331 ext 246.
JASPER HERITAGEFOLK FESTIVAL invites all artists and craftspeople to its craft sale
August 4. Information/Applicationforms: Rita
Hindie,Box 1983, Jasper, AB TOE IE0. ART IN FASHION The Joanne Birü Dance Company welcomes submissions of clothing and accessories
for this show
B and
10 in Medcine Hat. Information:Art in Fashion,
6, 153 2 StreetSW, %cficine HatTIA
the show last year in four days. HANDS IN
4A7; Joanne at 527-9050 or 529-5409.
November 8-12, West Edmonton Mall Ice Palace. HANDS IN HARMONY CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE November 22-25, Edmonton
TORONTO SCULPTURE GARDEN Em-
HARMONYSANTA'SELVES CRAFT SALE Commonwealth Stadium. Information: Hands in
Harmony, 17219 106 Avenue, Edmonton,AB T5S IE7; 48&1670 or 487-0714(evenings). Basil or Annette Greenberg.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF EDMONTON CHRISTMAS FAIR October 21, Jubilee
Other provinces
phasizes site-specific work. Pays artist fees and
fabrication costs. Submissions accepted
anytime and reviewed quarterly. Information: Toronto Sculpture Garden. PO Box 54. Stadon
Q, Toronto,ON M4T 2L7; 416/485-9658. VIRTU V: FORUM & FUNCTION 5th annual
Auditorium. Deadline: July 15, including $60 deposit.. Information: Christmas Fair, Junior
Canadan juried design competition for furniture
1979.
dene or Canadian citizens living abroad. Infor-
League of Edmonton,10447 86 Avenue, Edmonton,AB TEE 433-9739 or Jane 452-
438-5329.
Other centres
ABSOLUTELY ALBERTA proudlypresenting made in Alberta handcrafE in the resort town of
and acæssories created for resi±n6aJ use, Eligible are originalproducb ±signed and/or manufacturedin 1988/89 by Canadan resimation: Forum & Function, Directions in Canadan Design, Box 584, Stn. C, Toronto,ON M6J 3R9; 416/588-5229.
SPORT ART COLLECTION Sask sport Inc. of Regina is looking for new works in any medium
Banff, seeks original fine crafted work. All media
by Canadian makers/artists to acß to its mllec-
Uniquely Alberta items a plus. Photos/slides of
tion: MurrayDyke, Sport Art Collection,Sask Sport 1870 Lome Street, Regina SK S4P 2L7; 306,780-9309.
considered, but glass, cerami% wood, fibre and jewelry in medium price range preferred. work and bio requested. Contact: Patricia Langridge, Absolutely Alberta, Box 159, Banff, AB TOL OCO;762-3990.
TIMBERLINE GALLERY we are welcoming submissions (either sli±s or prints) of high qualiV. contemporarycrafÉ by Canadian artisans. Information:Timberline Gallery, Box 354, Cochrane, AB TOLOWOorcall Andrea 9322948. ART DOWNTOWN September 21-29 sponsored by tie %dicine Hat Gallery Association. Exhibition and sale open to all members and will
not involve entry fees (association membership
is $5 per year and may be obtainedby wriing
tion. Works must have a sports theme. Informa-
THE CRAFT GALLERY Invitescraftspeopleto submit proposals for exhibitions together with
slides and resumes. Contact: Alan Elder, curator,The Craft Gallery. Ontario Crafb Coun-
cil, 35 McCaulstreet Toronto,ON M5T IV; 416/9774551. CANADA COUNCIL ART BANK Jury members meet twice a year to determine works of
art whichwill be pur±ased. Deadines: May I and November I. Information:Cana& Council Art Bank, 2279 GladwinCrescent, Ottawa,ON KIB 4K9; 613/5984359.
to the treasurer). All art forms accepted; two tier
commissionsystem - 25 per cent normal, reduced to 10 per ænt for artisb willing to help.
Information:The CulturalCentre, 299 College Drive SE, Medicine Hat. AB TIA3Y6;529-1174.
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Calls for entry
CALENDAR
Shows & events
PEI CIA IH9; RichmondStreet,Charlottetown, 902/892-5152.
Other provinces
CANADIAN MADE JEWELRY The Bookstore of
National Gallery of Canada is requesting
submissions of slides, photos, or portfoliosof Canadan made jewelry. The jewelry would be
on a mnsignment and/orwholesale
basis ±pending on the value of the articles. No material restrictions, buta low to moderate price
range is preferred.Submit to: The Bookstore, NationalGalleryof Canada, 380 Sussex Drive, PO Box 427 Station A, Ottawa,ON KIN 9N4, Attn. Diane Cardill;613/990-0961.
11TH ANNUALFESTIVAL OF CRAFT AND DESIGN July 25-29, Harbourfront,Toronto.ln-
formation: The Craft Studio at Harbourfront, 235
Queens Quay West, Toronto,ON MS-J 2G8;
416/973-4963.
16TH ANNUAL OTTAWA CHRISTMAS
CRAFT SALE December6-16. OttawaCivic Park, Ottawa. Companion Centre, show to ORIGINALS - A Spring Craft Sale. Juried show. Information:IndustrialTrade & Consumer Shows Inc., Tom Gamble, 47 Clarenæ Street, Suite 440, Ottawa,ON KIN 9K1; 613/232-5777. 11TH MANITOBA CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE November 21-25, Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg. For applications or informa-
Bon @ntact: Ron Mark,Western Works, #200 62 Hargrave Street, Winnipeg,MB R3C ONI; 204/942-8580.
CIRCLE CRAFT CHRISTMASMARKET November 8-12, Vancouver Trade and Conven-
tion Centre. Juried craft show. Processing begins May I and continues until the show fills. Information: Circle Craft Christmas Market, 1386 CartwrightStreet, Vancouver, BC V6H 3RB: 604/684-2422.
BUILT-IN COMPETITION FOR CANADIAN
CRAFT MUSEUM, CANADA CartwrightGallery, a nine-year-old, non-profit craft gallery, will
expand into a new downtown buildng designed for use as the Canadian Craft Museum in late
will be commissioned,as 1991. selected by competition,to ±sign and make free standing furniture for public areas and art
to be integrated into the 10,000 sq. ft. building.
WOMEN ARTISTS
Galleried Publications calls
for women artise to join a slide registry Of women artists from across North America. are reviewed four Emes per year by the edtorial board, when members of the registry are selected for publiætionin a prestigious quarterly magazine. Lifetime membership of $20 includes a 144-page book of contemporary
women artists and a quarterly newsletter listing
exhibitionopportunities.Mail 10 slides with
resume and artist statement to Galleried
Publications, 2901 Panorama Drive, NorthVancouver, B.C. V7G 2A4; caffyn Kelley, 604/929-
8706.
A SHOWOF THE PLAYFUL IMAGINATION: to TOYS BY ARTISTS Toronto,November Deæmber 1990. Second annual juried show invites submissions of toys and playful objects.
Open to arists and craftspeoplein all media. Deadline:October 5. Enby fee: $10 for up to three entries. Application forms: Rosemary Burd, The Playful Imagination.388 Palmerston Blvd., Toronto,ON M6G 2N6. Informa60n:Arlene Gehring 416/963-9123or Rosemary Burd
416/968-3626.
THE PLAYFUL IMAGINATIONToronto, to December 1990.Toys, playful ob-
jects and other work including jewelry, fibre and
graphic works wanted for retail in conjunction
with 2nd annualshow of toys by artists.Send tyee to four photos With&scription and price range to: Arlene Gehring, The Playful Imaginaion, 189 MadisonAvenue, Toronto,ON M5R 2S6; 416,963-9123.
FASHIOWACCESSORY EXHIBTION lndependent curator is seeking avant garde fashion and aæessory for an international travelling exhiition. Work covers one-oft
small or mass produced wearable objects. Please send c.v., artist statement, no more than
10 and a s.a.s.e. to Alexandra Palmer, Au Courant: Contemporary Canadan Fashion, 39
MacDonell Avenue, Toronto,ON MGR 2A3; 416/536-2426.
Other countries
For a listing of projects write to: Cartwright Gal-
INTERNATIONAL GALLERY OF SAN DIEGO
CANADIAN CONTEMPORARY QUILTS 1992
Stephen Ross, InternationalGallery, 643 G Street, san Diego, CA 92101 USA; 619/2358255. INTERNATIONALART COMPETITIONNEW
lery, 1411 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7; 604/687-8266. A juried exhibition open to quilters who are resi-
dens of Canada. Slides due January 6, 1992. Three awar± of excellence totalling $6,Ü.
ln-
formation and entry forms: Rodman Hall Arte
Centre, 109 St. Paul Cresænt, St. Catharine, ON L2S 1M3:416/684-2925. 1990PEI CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR November 22-25, Confe±ratjon Centre of the Arts, Queen Street Charlottetown.Deadline: Septembor 1, Sponsored by the Prince Edward Is-
land Crafts Council. Information: Irene
Arsenault, 1990 Fair Co-ordinator, PEICC, 156
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Acæpdng slides of mntemporary crafts for oxhibiion and sale. Please send information to
YORK 90 Open to all artists working in all meda
and styles. Postmark&adline: June 30 (must be receiwd by July 7). Exhibition August 14 to September 1 at Pyramid Gallery, Soho, NY. lnformation:IAC, PO Box 1058, Lod, NewJersey
07644, USA; 201/646-0222;FAX 201/3435353.
Calgary
TO JULY 10 Inese Birstins, Lynn Lywin, Jæ•l Michalcheon.JULY 25 TO AUGUST 15 Robert Webb, Neel Dewit-Wlbaut,Howard Northey.
AUGUST22 TO SEPTEMBER 12 KaleidosØpe, MorleyHollenberg,Hannes LuffNirginia
Melva SEPTEMBER 19 TO OCTOBER 10 Joanne Cardinal-Schubert,Jane Cameron (ACC member), Chinook Wildfowl Carvers. OC-
TOBER 17 TO NOVEMBER7 Laurelcormacki Gloria Brinkerhoff,Chrys Harse (ACC
member).NOVEMBER 15 TO DECEMBER 5 Alina Dabrowska, Rosemarie Gall, Gwen
Hughes (ACC member).DECEMBER 12 TO 31 Fe±ration of Canadian Artists. Patricia Jones, Bert Borch (ACC member). Exhibits of ohor work on a rotatingbasis. Gulf Canada Gallery, 401 9 Avenue SW, Calgary; 233-4000. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. SEPTEMBER 18 TOOCTOBER6Dimensions, 1990 Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society exhibition, 10th Street Gallery, Calgary. Offidal opening reception September 20. Opens in early November4t1 Floor, Beaver House, Edmonton. Information John Lavoie, exhibiüon
coordnator,230-7991.
Edmonton
SEPTEMBER 9 noonto 5 p.m. Souhwest Cultural Centre annual open house 11507 74 Avenue, Edmonton. Celebrating its 15t1 anniversary; historical display featured; tour facility, meet and talk with instructors, see demonstrations; sale of art items by our instructors.Questions contact Judth Henry 428-5251.
Other centres
JUNE 9 TO JULY 7 AnnemarieSchmid Else, ceramic sculpture;Larry Towel - photography;
ScottieWilson- drawings. JULY 14 TO SEP•
TEMBER 2 REDEFINED - The Quilt as an Art;
Bart Pragnal Retrospective.Soutlem Alberta
Art Gallery, 601 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge,AB
TIJ OH4; 327-8770.
TO JULY 30 Doris Surbeck - oils/watercolorg; Lucille Baster, day sculpture. AUGUST 2-27
John Vanderkooi - watercolor realism; Barbara
suchock - clayworks.AUGUST 30 TO SEP.
TEMBER 24 Tove Hansen - painted porcelain and watercolors;Lynn O-ris - paintedsilk and
watercolors. Oppertshauser House, Stony Plain, AB; 963-2777.
NOVEMBER 17 AND 18 Fort Saskatchewan
Handworks Society craft sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., John Paul Il High School, 9975 93 Avenue and
DECEMBER 12 Fort Saskatchewan Mall, 10420 98 Avenue, 9 .am. to 5 p.m.
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July/August 1990 Alberta Craft
CALENDAR
Courses, seminars and conferences
HARCOURT HOUSE ARTS CENTER 10215
Calgary
ALBERTA COLLEGE OF ART FalVWnter programs available for adults and children. Contact: ACA, 1407 14 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4R3; 284-7640.
THE MUTTARTGALLERY SERIES The Muttart Gallery offers a variety of workshops. Infor-
mation:1221 2 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R OW5:266-2764. COURSES AND STUDIO RENTAL For those interested in working space and/or instruction in
ceramics contact the City of Calgary, Leisure Learning at 244-6661 or 244-6562.
PLEASANT ART CENTRE Visualart classes
for all ages year round in addition to an open time pottery studio available to both monthly and hourly members. Information:North %unt
Pleasant Art Centre, 523 27 Avenue NW, Calgay, AB T2M 2H9; 289-5626.
CALGARY GUILD OF NEEDLE AND FIBRE
112 Street, Edmonton offers a variety of cour-
ses and workshops in the visual art for all
ages. Courses are taughtby qualifiedex-
perienced instructors. Information: 426-4180 or 425-9087.
COLOR FOR QUILTERS July 23-27,Fabricaions Studio, 9942 82 Avenue Edrnonton,T6E 1Zl; 489-6031. Deadline: June 22. courses are offered on an ongoing basis by JL.O Villett at Fabrications Studio.
Other centres
SERIES 90 July 2 to August 3, Red Deer College. Five blocks of weekly sessions including glassblowing, painting, silk dyeing, pottery and raku, print making, sculpture, drawing, jewelry, photography, basketry, fashion &sign, bronze casting, stained glæs, paper making, etc. In total 55 classes, enrolment limited. Information:
Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism, Visual
TSA 2G2.
Arts, 3rd floor, 10158 103 Street, Edmonm, AB; 427-2031 or Visual Arts, 3rd floor.525 11 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R OC9; 297-8421 or Red Deer College, Box 5065, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5; 342-3516, 3515 or 3514.
range of adult, credit free, programs offered by
COLONY Two visual
ARTISTS Monthlymeetings the second Wednesday Of each month at the Scandnavian Centre,739 20 Avenue NW, Calgary. Contact:
CGNFA, PO Box 176, Station G, Calgary, AB
FURTHEREDUCATIONCOURSES A wide the Calgary Board of Education and Calgary and Recreation. Call 244-6661 or 2446562.
Edmonton
U OF A EXTENSION
Courses offered in art his-
tory, ceramics, design, drawing, painting, music, photography, printmaking, theatre and professional development. Community artcoursos also offered in many Alberta communities.
Information:492-3116
EDMONTON'SSOUTHWEST CULTURAL
CENTRE Offers a broad range of programsin
visual and performing arts, crafts and hobbies. Taught by qualified, experienced instructors. ln-
formation:428-5252.
EDMONTONPUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD A
Wide variety of visual arts and crafts courses.
EdmontonPublic Schools, ContinuingEduca-
tion 426-3280.
ENTERPRISE IN ACTION is a new, noncredit, home study course prepared by
Athabasca University. It has 12 modules and covers many areas useful to the entrepreneur interested in running or improving hismer busi-
ness. Registration is limited. For more information, write to EIA, Suite 400-22 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue, st Albert, AB T8N 1B4. You may also fax us at 403/460-8538.Sorry, telephone inquiries cannot be aozommodated at this time.
BANFF CENTRE THE LEIGHTON ARTIST
for use as working
studios are available
by professionalar-
LETHBRIDGE COMMUNITYCOLLEGE
Home study courses In basic design. drawing, interior design, calligraphy (italic and bookhand). Contact Elaine Harrison, 3000 College Drive Souh, Letibridge, AB TIK
11-6;320-3323.
POTTERY, WEAVING, PAINTING Courses offered by Visual Arts Departrnent.Lethbri#e
CommunityCollege,Lethbri#e, AB TIK ILS; 320-3323. FIBRE WEEK 1990 July 9-14, ao College.
Spinning, weaving, quilting,leaher, tailoring, serger courses, etc. Registration deadline: June 19. Information:Departrnentof Extension Services, Olds College, 01±, AB TOM IPO.
Other countries
CONVERGENCE 90 Connecång Threa± July
12-15 San Jose. Sponsored by the Hand-
weavers Guild of America. Mail registradons end June 10, but registrations are welcome at the door beginning on July 12. Information:PO
Box 1808, Aptos, CA 95001-1808;408/4621117. INTERNATIONAL FELT SYMPOSIUM Augtnt
Successful candidates will be chosen by a panel comprised of faculty of the School of fine Art.
craft show, nntemporary art exhibition and hie-
Leighton Artist Colony, The Banff Centre, PO Box 1020, Banff,AB TOL OCO.
Kongress Centre DK8000, AarhusC, Denmark.
For further information write to tie@-ordinator,
CITY OF RED DEER RECREATIONAND CULTURE DEPARTMENT Offers a wide
variety of hands-on introductoryart opportunitiesfor adults, teens and children.A complete list of prograrns is available from: Red Deer Recreation and Culture Dept. c/o Ciy Hall,
films, demonstrations, discussions, fashion show, suppliers exhibition, as well a juried
toricab'ethonographicalexhibition of Asian felt Applicajons: InternationalFilbymposium 1990,
Shows & events contlnued from
prevlous page
Other provinces
Box 5008, Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4.
JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 3 Contemporary
range of art and handicraft courses and workshops. Information:The Leighton CenYe. Box 48. Midnapore,AB TOL IJO; 931-3636. PARKLAND POTTERS GUILD Offeringclasses in Stony Plain. Call Lori Topilka962-4990, Cathy Ziehr 963-5103 or Carol Hartwell8922318. STRATHCONA COUNTY RECREATION AND PARKS Offers visual arts programs at the
manjewelers.SEPTEMBER 13 TO DECEU. British Columbia. Cartwright Gallery. 1411 CartwrightStreet, Vancouver,BC V6H 3R7; 604/687-8266. JUNE 8 TO SEPTEMBER 3 Artcraft90, 23rd annual Gulf Islands CommunityAre
Hut in Sherwood Park. For program informatjon:2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park, AB TBA
on; 467-2211.
Box 682, Ganges, ac. VOS IEO: 603/5379334. AUGUST 10-12 Nova Scotia Designer
Devonian Botanic Garden, University of Alber-
sity of Nova Scotia. Halifax.AdmSbn free. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday & Il a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Informaüm: NSDCC, PO BOX
THE LEIGHTONCENTRE Offeringa wide
Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre and the Clay
throughout the city. Write to: Edmonton Parks
ta, Edmonton.AB T6G 2E1.
July/August 1990 Alberta Craft
tact: Art Coordinator,5 St. Anne Stret. St. Albert,AB TEN 3Z9; 459-1694.
27-31, Aarhus, Denmark. Lectures,
year. Applicane must show evi&nce of sus— dedication and significant achievement
EDMONTONPARKS AND RECREATION
and Recreation,PO Box 2359, Edmonton,AB T5J 2R7; 428-3559.
60 different
tists for a maximum period of three months per
DEVONIAN BOTANIC GARDEN Naturestudy and horticulture,are and crafts programs Offered. Call 987-3054 or write to Education,
Wide variety of visual arts courses offered
ST. ALBERT VISUAL ARTS
programs offered for children and adulb. Con-
German Jewelry - works by 16 prominent GerBER 30 Made by Hand: Felt and Paper Art
and craft sale. Work by over 150 artisarz. Daily Il a.m. to 5 p.m.. K•W10nHall, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, B.C. Informajon:Art
Council summer craft market. Tedit•iül Univ«-
3355 south, Halifax. NS B3J 3.11;902/4233837 (Michelle MacLean, summer dinator).
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CALENDAR
Grants , awards and scholarships CANADA COUNCIL: VISITING FOREIGN ARTISTS A Department of 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 creative or per-
forming arts. Deadline: December 15. Information:Arts Awards Service, The Canada Council. 99 Metcalfe Street, PO Box 1047, ottawa.ON KIP 5V8.
CANADA COUNCIL: CHALMERS FUNDFOR THE CRAFTS March 1 and September 1 are
the deadlines for applications for support for
special projects, research and special
workshops for the crafts in Canada. Informa-
the artist. Information: The Pollock-Krasner
FoundationInc., PO Box 4957, New York. NY 10185.
FIVE FELLOWSHIPSIN ART AND CRAFT
Open to artists and craftpeople under 35 from
Commonwealthcountries.Worth up to 6,000
pounds each and tenable for up to nine months. The Commonwealth Institute would also like to
hear from any artists willing to share heir studios and work with award winners in this way.
Deadline: October 1. Information:Art Depart-
ment, Commonwealth Institute, Kensington High Street, London W8 6NQ England.
HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION Residential
CANADA COUNCILVISUAL ARTS GRANTS
fellowships to sculptors under age 35 who have completed post-grad course in sculpture or have equivalent experience. Contact: Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, Peckham Road, London SE5 8UF England; 01/703-0987.
Cost and Travel Grant deadlines: January 15,
Canadian artists to spend two summer months
tion: Visual Arts Section, Canada Council, 99 MetcalfeStreet, PO Box 1047, Ottawa,ON KIP 5V8; 416/237-3400. Aand Bdeadlines: October 1 and April 1. Project
April 15, July 15, October 15. Information: 613/598-4323.Collect calls accepted. Art Bank Purchase Program deadlines: November 1 and May 1. Information:613/598-4359.
CANADA COUNCIL EXPLORATIONS
PROGRAM This program is designed to encourage projects that venture into new territories in the arts and culture. Proposals for initial undertakings in any art field (including crafts, design and performing arts) that seek to develop an original aesthetic approach and are intendedfor public presentation.Mailingdate deadines: January 15, May 1, September 15. Information:613/598-4339.
ELIZABETH GREENSHIELDS FOUNDATION
Supports art students seeking training in tradi-
ional means of artistic expressions, young artisb (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture) who have demonstrated technical competence in tradtional means or artistic expression. Note:
the charter precludes support to artists in abstract fiel&. Candidates must be under 31 , 'tarted/completed training in an established art and/or &monstrated a commitment to
BRUCEBO SCHOLARSHIPS Allowpromising
at Brucebo studo near Visby, Island of Gotland, Sweden. Approximate value: $2,500. Informa-
ion: Secretary, Canadan-Scandinavian Foundation, c/o Dr. Jan Lundren, Deptof Geography,
McGill University,805 Sherbrooke Street W. Montreal, pa H3A 2K6; 514/392-4718. COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS The following countries Offer Canadian citizens scholarships for study at the undergraduate or post-graduate level in the arc, as well as other
disciplines: Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica,
visual
arts
GRANTS TRAVEL GRANTS
Appllcatlon deadline: October 12, 1990, 4 p.m.
Applications must be submitted prior to
applicant's travel dates.
Grant up to 25 per ænt of he proposedcost of ransporta60n(withd0ÄJmentation)up to Applinnb may apply for. but will not receive project and travel grants related to the same
For infomation contact: Travel Grants, Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism,Visual Are Branch. 3rd Floor, 10158 103 street, Edmon-
ton.AB T5J
PROJECT GRANTS
Appllcatlon deadline: September 28, 1990, 4 p.m. Granb up to 25 per cent of he proposedØSt
Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Uganda,
of proieas and programs, or to a maximum of
Universitiesand Colleges of Canada, Scholar-
In the case of experienced artists where living allowanæ is felt to be neæssary, grants up to 50 per cent of the cost of tie proposed
United Kingdom. Information: Association of ship Administration Services, 151 Slater Street,
Ottawa,ON KIP 5N1; 613/563-1236.
2000.
project or program, and to a maximum of
$5,000, are providedto deservingin"duals. For informationcontact: Project Grant. AlberCulture and Multiculturalism, Visual Art
Branch, 3rd Floor, 10158 103 Street, Edrnon-
ton.AB T5J OX6.
make a lifetimecareer of art. Awards are for $8,000. Applications accepted throughout the year. Contact: Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, 1814 Sherbrooke Street W, Montreal, PQ
Exhibiting members' work
on scholarships and fellowshipsto Canadians by other countries contact: Association of Universitiesand Colleges of Canada, Scholarship AdministrationServices, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON KIP 5N1; 613/563-1236.
Space is still available to the Alberta Craft Council to exhiblt member works at ManuLife Place downtown Edmonton. Four locked display cubes each 18" square, two 2' high and the others 3' high, have featured ACC member
H3H IE4. FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIPS For information
POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION Provides financial assistance to individual work-
ing artists in paint, sculpture or mixed media of
•established"abiliy. Current professional/pergonal needs aro its main rather than past debts. No ago or geographic limitation. Grants are awarded periodcally throughoutthe year, and size and length of the award are determined by the individual circumstances of
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works on a rotatingbasis since mid-January.
Members who are interested In displaying their work at ManuLife (remember to take space restrictions Into account) or at the ACC office display area should contact the office at 428-1654.
July/August 1990 Alberta Craft
Under
the Tree The Alberta Craft Council's annual sale and exhibition of member works, Under the Tree IV, is fast approaching.This year there will be some changes to the format.
The time frame for IJnder the Tree will be shorter; two weeks as opposed to approximatelya monthin previous years. Pending confirmationof a venue, the opening date will be in late Novemberor early December. At the request of buyers from previous years, Under the Tree will be open on Friday evening and Saturday. Fine handcrafted items for Christmas gifting priced between
$25 and $200 are being sought
again, with a limit of two items per mernber to be accepted. More expensive items will be ac-
cepted, but the ACC has found the set price range is what people attending are willing to spend. If you create items valued at less than $25, a grouping of them may be offered but would have to be sold as a set, and
should functionas a set.
The reason for this minimum price is so that the sale of exhibition items do not compete with the Christmas ornaments ($5 to $10) the proceeds of which go to charity. Donations of ornaments from members are again being requested. Watch the next issue for further details and the call for entry.
July/August 1990 Alberta Craft
ACC at The Works
As this newsletterwas going to press, three exhibitionsby the Alberta Craft Council were preparing to open at The Works, A Visual Arts Celebration in EdmontonJune 22 to July 4. Under the heading Three in One, the Silk Scarf/Stole Exhibition,No Restrictions Applied and A TISket A Tasket, were showing at ManuLifePlace. A panel discussion/publicdebate focusing on craft as art was held June Details will be published in the next newsletter.
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Letter on silk exhibit Dear Sheralee, I want to extend my thanks to you and everyone at the Alberta Craft
Council who workedon the Silk Scarf/StoIe Exhibitionand Competi-
tion. I was very thrilled to have won
the Jurors' Choice and have my
three shawls selected for the show.
Pirkko Karvonen advertised this competition extremely well in British Columbia over a long period of time. I received call-for-entry information from several sources over the year. The Heddle magazine also provided
excellent Canada-wide information. Pirkko took the time to speak to our guild on two occasions to urge members to enter. Her tireless efforts to collect gift certificates and make this
projecta success have been greatly appreciatedby all B.C. weavers who
entered. I have received phone calls and feedback from many, many weavers in the lower mainland - it seems everyone knew aboutthe competition.
Our 280 mernberguild, The Greater VancouverWeavers and Spinners
Guild, is thrilled to be able to host the exhibition next year and we're are pleased to have a first class venue - Craft House, on Granville Island.
Again, may I extend my personal thanks to you all for providing this wonderful opportunityto me and to
so many Canadian Weavers. Sincerely, Mary Bentley, North Vancouver, B.C.
Call for Entry One-of-a-Kind Area
Southex Fall Gift Show Edmonton Northlands
August 19-22
Selection priorityin this area will be given to gift show pariticpants who have purhased their own booth, second priority will go to incubator booths and third priority will be given to ACC members who are in shared booth space. Flat fee: $25
If interested call 428-1654 before July 15.
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Competition attracts 38 basketmakers
mane to this exhibition. She com-
ments: Baskets. Even the work seems humble,self effacing, and traditional.Some people have asked me why I referto my works as baskets when they arent traditionaluseful baskets. No one expects a
concert of contemporary rwsic to sound like Bach, or a contemporary paintingto look like a Leonardo. Strange, then, that many expect contemporary baskets to be just like baskets of another century (p.13).
A TISket, A Tasket was curated by Alberta's well known basketmaker and instructor,Rae Hunterof Tofield. Carla Costuros, Marlene Cox-Blshop, Rae Hunter (curator) and David Goa (from left to right) dlscuss A Tlsket A Tasket followlng the jurylng. A TISket, A Tasket, the national basket exhibition sponsored by the Albeda Craft Council had terrific response to the call for entry and opened in Edmontonat The Works A Visual Arts Festival, June 22 to
July 4.
Thirty-eight artists, 11 from Alberta, submitted 124 slides to the jury. Out of these entries, 26 items from 15 basketmakers were selected by jurors MarleneCox-Bishop (Associate Professor, Department of Clothingand Textiles, Universityof Alberta),Carla Costuros (Program Chair, Visual Arts, Grant MacEwan Community College, Edmonton) and David Goa (Curatorof Folk Life, Provincial Museumand Archives). The following is a statement from the jury:
"A Tisket, A Tasket - What is a basket and what are the contemporary manifestations of the rich and diverse traditions of basketmaking? Such was the conundrumfaced by the jury of this exhibition.
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"Although the craft of basketry has been part of most cultures throughouttime, it has only been in the past 25 years that the "art"basket has made its presence felt in NorthAmerica and elsewhere. Nontraditional forms have evolved which often incorporatemodem materials and interpretations of the concept of basket. These same forms have resulted in innovative personal artistic statements.
"This exhibitionreflects an extension of basketry beyond function.It forces viewers to confrontpersonal preconceptionsaboutthe natureof baskets as crafts - and as art. The 26 baskets which form the heart of the exhibition have all been produced by Canadian artists. They were selected for the craftsmanship and creativitydisplayed and for the novel applicationof man-madeand natural materials utilized." Basketmaker Lillian Elliott(1986) writes abouther own work in the book The Basketmaker's Art: Contemporary Baskets and Their Makers, in a way particularly ger-
At the Edrmnton venue, otherbasket entrantswere invitedto submit one piece each as a supplementary showcase of basketry. Followingthe opening in Edmonton,the exhibition moves to Calgary, opening September 13 at Petro Canada Centre as part of the ACC's 10th anniversary celebration.Plans are underwayfor the exhibitionto travel across
Canada.
The ACC would like to thank all basketmakers who entered, Rae Hunter for curating and to the three jurors Marlene,Carla and David - for making this a successful exhibition.
Submissions welcome
For llstlngs In the Calendar of Events, please send the Information to the ACC
office at least
two months ahead of the actual event date to ensure publication. Check page 2 for deadllnes.
July/August 1990 Alberta Craft
ACC members make their marks
Goldsmith honored
Calgary artist goldsmith Charles Lewton-Brain's project has been selected for inclusion in the book The Spirit of Enterprise- The 1990 Rolex Awards by the Rolex Awards for Enterprise 1990 Committee. The competition and book recognizes individuals with a spirit of enterprise who are carrying out unconventionalprojects in three areas: applied sciences and invention; explorationand discovery; the environment. This is the fifth competition held since 1976 with the last one occurring in 1984. The committee is composed of prominent figures of international renown,usually in the sciences and industry.From several thousand projects some 250 were chosen to be publishedin some detail. The titleof the included project by Charles is Fold-forming:A new system for sheet metal fabrication.The Rolex Awards for Enterprise publication,A Selection of Projects, states: "The projectinvented and will further develop a new system of metalforming which is extremely rapid and permits planar forms and combinations new to metal working form single unsoldered or unbrazed sheets of metal. Fabrication benefits result from this. Fold forming techniques offer many advantages for jewelry productions. Since the tooling requirementsare minimalthe method is ideal for small workshops." Form-folding seems in fact to be an entirely new way of working metal.
This ACC member lives in Calgary and teaches at the Alberta College of Art.
Winning ice sculptors
ACC President Keith Evans and Maria David-Evans (his wife),continued theirwinning ice sculpting season in Chicago at the National Ice Carving Classic taking home thirdprize in the team event. As a team, they joined up WithRossaro Navarro of Scarborough, July/August 1990 Alberta Craft
Together representing Canada at the National Ice Carving Classlc In Chicago were (left to right) Rossaro Navarro, singles winner Wlnterlude 90, Suzie Lamothe, Winterlude Ice Sculpting Co-ordinator, Marla DavId-Evans and Keith Evans, team winners Wlnterlude 90. Ontario. The competitionwhich was The Winter Cities competitionfor "A held May 20-22 is rated as the most Piece of the Light" symbol attracted over 100 entries from around the prestigious of its kind on the continent. world. Makepeace had seen Martha
It was high-speed carving, said Keith, of the competitionwhich had three categories. In compulsoryfigures, each person had one hour to carve one block (which had to conform to
within one inch or you were disqualified); in the free style it was two
hours for one block each; in the team event it was three hours for a five block sculpture. The Canadian team created a set of church windows with an angel figure rising up above. Most of the American teams had practiced the timed events before and "we ran by the seat-of-our-pants," Keith said. They were pleased with their third place and with their fourth overall standing - just marginally behind the overall third place winners.
Glass commission
Calgary glassblower MarthaHenry was commissioned to build a piece which won an internationalcompetition for designer Chris Makepeace of Edmonton.
Henry blowingglass on an ACCESS Network program and contacted her to build his creation. His design called for puttinga dark blue glass ball, representing the earth, inside a larger clear glass ball aboutthe size of a grapefruit.
Makepeace picked up an $8,000 cash prize and the rmdel was awarded to the mayor of Sapporo Japan, one of the foundersof the WinterCities rmvement. Morewill be given out at future WinterCities conventions.
Conferences targeted
Absolutely Alberta, a Banff shop featuring Alberta handcrafts, is also targeting conferences offering Something Special from Absolutely Alberta.
Patricia Langridge, who along with partner Gloria Davies operate the business, said they are targeting Banffwhich is a conference centre and the business is also a rrErnber of
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Successful exhibitors offer advice
If you want to exhibit your work through galleries or competitions, you have to learn to read rejections, at least that's some of the advice offered by successful ceramic exhibitorsCarol and Richard Selfridge.
Having successfully exhibitedon a nationaland internationalscale,
beginning in 1978, the Edmonton ceramic artists have learned the ins and outs of exhibiting.
A gallery's "reason for telling you they are not interested may have nothing to do with the quality of your work... it may not be the look the gallery wants," Richard said. Or the gallery may have committedto someone else doing similar work and you may be perceived as competition, Carol noted. The Selfridges also learned that entering a juried competition is a bit like a lottery.The organizationsponsoring the competitionmay have a mandate,the jurors have theirown view, so does the curator and all other involved in the process. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't enter such competitions. For those craftspeople looking to make the move from selling in fairs and shops to targetinggalleries, they advised getting someone you respect to give a serious critique of your work. Then seek out a professional photographer to work with and get a portfoliotogetheralong with a resume. If you dont have materialfor a portfolio,you "should start entering juried shows at every level to get that portfolio," she said. Providing the best quality photographs possible whether it be for a competition or a gallery, is very Important. An international competi-
tion may attract900 to 1,500 slides, so quality Is essential. You should also be aware of current trends of photography in your medium.
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Ceramists Caroland Richard Selridge recently partlclpated In 53 Jackets, a Latitude53 Gallerybenefit. Jean Jackets painted by over 50 artlsts were auctioned at the gala event. TheJacket painted by the Selfridges features a palntlng of thelr Illuslonlstlc pot, Young Grad Facing a Checkered Future. This vessel Is In the Flfth IntematlonalMonarchTileExhlbltlon at the San Angelo Museumof Flne Art In San Angelo, Texas. photo by Jack Lltrell If you want to be represented by a gallery, visit a number and seek out those carrying work like yours. Exhibitinginternationallyor across the country earns credibility for your work, it also keeps people aware of your work and keeps peoplecoming to you, Carol said. Being asked to contribute to invitational exhibitions comes from having paid your dues.
on erences targete from prevlous page
the Calgary Tourist and Convention Bureau. Gifts for delegates (low priced such as food products in innovativecontainers), speaker/presentator gifts (production craft items) and VIP gifts (higher priced more one-of-a-kind items) will be sought.
The store is of course limited in space, but even if they are not carrying a person's work, Patricia said they are keeping an artist list for the conference gifting. Items which incorporate materialsor highlightsomething specific to Alberta are especially being sought.
July/August 1990 Alberta Craft
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President's report
continued from page 2 Council's new facility in Toronto,
while DirectorTony Mandamin (our legal whip) attended the Canadian Conference of the Arts
in Charlottetown. Administrative Assistant Lorna Jewell visited the Vancouver Southex Gift Show as an observer on behalf of the ACC.
It was a year of Issues - Some
major issues are facing the craft community.The introductionof Free Trade will have an impact on the craft industry as well as the introductionof the GST in January of 1991. The Status of the Artist, patentand copyrightlegislation are continuing issues that will have to be dealt with. Budget cuts at Red Deer College threatenthe survival of art programs there while the Alberta College of Art struggles for degree program recognition.These issues will carry intothe next year and will require the continued support of the ACC and its membership. In conclusion - As we head into the next decade we can look back over 10 years of progress and achievement for the ACC and its members.It has been the hard work and dedication of many who have brought us this far. As we head into the next decade, there is before us a multitudeof opportunitiesand challenges, and itwill be the hard work and dedication of many of you who will take us forwardto even greater accomplishments. In closing, I challenge all of you to broaden your horizons, to seek out the new as much as you respect the old, and to take your craft to its fullest potential. I charge all of us with the responsibility to take up the legacy left to us by those who have seen the ACC through its first 10 years and to take our organization forward into the next decade.
July/August 1990 Alberta Craft
CANE & BASKET SUPPLIES Reeds, handles, chair caning
splint, rush, seagrass, willow, lnstructlons. Mall orders. Send for
price lists. W.H. KIIby Co. Ltd. 1840 Davenport Road, Toronto,
ON M6N 1B7. Phone 416/6561065.
Leather & fur, leather & fur pieces, beads, thread, needles, good prices. HatfordHide & Leather Co. Ltd., 8629 126Avenue, Edmonton,AB T5B I G8; 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"-88" wide, fabric paints, tex-
tile dyers, wholesale, retail. Clothworks, Textile Dyers and Screen Printers, 132 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A IGI; 604/669-0127.
CRAFTWORLD FINE ARTS CRAFTS AND COUNTRY COLLEC-
FOR SALE: 60" - 12 harness Nilan loom, includes doublewarp beam, sectional warp beam, fly shuttle, 3 reeds, shuttles, bobbins, tension box, etc. Electric bobbinwinder. Spool Rack. Handmade warplng mill. Inkle loom, 2 small tapestry frame looms. Margrlet Hogue 3473574 Red Deer. FOR SALE: 132 inch weaving width Leclerc custom made heavy duty four harness counterbalanceloom in excellent condition.2 sets of locking treadles and 2 benches. Includes temple, shuttles and warping board. $2,000 (replacement value $4,000). Phone Wendy Arthur281-4366calgaty. WANTED Goldsmithor silversmith. Salary negotiable,based on experience. Please call Malcolmat Birks Jewellers, Grand Centre 5944114 or write to Box 1508, Grand Centre, AB TOA ITO.
TIBLES SHOW One of Ontario's most
prestigious events October 18-20, Metro East Trade Centre, Pickering,
right on Toronto's doorstep. For informationon obtaininga comprehensive and attractive exhibitions package
519/351-8344 or write: Craftworlds Cryderman Productions Inc., 136 Thames Street, Chatham, ON N7L 2Y8.
High school fine arts pushed aside Recent changes in the Alberta high school curriculum will result in fewer opportunities for students to pursue fine arts training. The Task Force for Arts Advocacy in Alberta is circulating a fact sheet and petitioncalling for the Ministerof Education to create a Fine Arts Advisory Committeeto address the concerns of parents, educators and members of the arts community. The fact sheet and petition inserted in this newsletter are for your information and use. We urge you to find your voice for this campaign; Alberta students deserve a truly comprehensive education. Return the signed petition to address on the bottomof the form before July 15. For more information call the Task Force for Arts Advocacy at 291-3762 or the Alberta Craft
Council at 428-1654.
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a ver ISIng ra es Alberta Craft Magazine is published six times per year. The display advertising rate is 40 cents per agate line. Camera ready advertisements required. Color charges are $100 per color. If advertisements need halftones an additional $10 per halftone will be charged Below is a list of common advertisement sizes and costs:
Full page Half page
One third page One sixth page One twelfthpage
$52 $28 $14
Classified advertisements are $9 for 30 words or less with a 20 cent charge per word thereafter.
For more Information, contact the ACC office at 428-1654.AdvertisIng deadlines can be found on
page 2.
$156 $78 $104
Two thirds page
LOTTERIES
The Alberta Craft
Councilis a beneficiary of Alberta Lotteries.
Funds are allocated by
the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Art Foundation.
CRAFTWORLD/CRYDERMAN PRODUCTIONS INCO RIGHT ON TORONTO'S DOORSTEP!
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TRADE CENTRE — IN PICKERING, ONT.
Brock Rd. N. & Hwy. 401 - Just minutes from Toronto's Don Valley Parkway FREE PARKING for 4500 cars ADMISSION $3.50 under 12 FREE SHOW INQUIRIES: 136 Thames Street. Chatham, Ont. N7L 2Y8
519/351-8344 FAX 519/351-8345
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July/August 1990 Alberta Craft