ALBERTA/ MAGAZINE March/April 1990 ISSN 0834-91 OX
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New executlve dlrector
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Calendar of events
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Annual general meetlng Alberta Craft Council
#509 10136100 Street
Edmonton,AB T5J OPI
403/428-1654
MEMO FROM THE PRESIDENT
Winter ramblings
ALBERTACRAFT COUNCIL CONTACTS
by Kelth Evans
With this week's temperatures falling
Presldent
Keith Evans, MD of Sturgeon
to minus 30 degrees C and lower, I find myself, like many others, longing for the warmth of spring. And while
Vice-presldent Carol Campbell, Calgary
will nevertheless be here faster than
Secretary
spring is still a few rmnths away, it
rmst of us expect (you know what I mean - you look backward and say
'Where did the time go?"). So it's timely to start thinking now about spring and in particular the ACC annual general meeting. 1990 will be an irnportant year for ACC. It is our 10th anniversary and our celebration activities will bring new focus to crafts in Alberta. As well, we want to est& lish our direction for the next 10
Ross Bradley, Edmnton
Treasurer
Mavis Legg, Edrmnton
ACC and I sincerely hope thatyou
The board recently approvedthe hiring of our new executive director, Don de Beaudrap. Don was selected over 33 other applicants. On behalf of the board, we welcome him to the team and wish him well in his new position. Don will be at the AGM and he is looking forward to
year's AGM.
sible. Don has writtenan introduc-
years. Your input to this process is essential for the further viability of the
will make an effort to attend this
Where, you ask? In Bragg Creek on May 26, 1990. The organizing committee is planning an informativeand entertaining agenda tor the meeting, with a bit of a westem flair in keeping with the atrmsphere of Bragg Creek. So as they say: "You-allcome see us now, ya hearl" Bring your family and friends and enjoy the hospitalityand natural beauty of the area.
I'd also like to remind you that a number of board positions are up for renewal or election. This is your opportunityto ensure that your interests are being properly represented. Please have a look at the nomination Informationin this Issue and be sure to come and vote for the candidates of your choice.
And speaking of directors, it was with regret that the board accepted the resignation of Thom Barnes. Thom was only recently appointed to the board and has been forced to resign for health reasons. We appreciate the time and effort he put In and wish him well.
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meetingas manymembersas pos-
tory article which is included in this issue.
The Charnpagne Breakfast exhibi-
Dlrectors
11mBissett, Calgary Martha Campiou, Edmonton Dianne Finch, MedicineHat Tony Mandamin,Edmonton Tandy McKay, Edrmnton Allan Sheppard, Sherwood Park Linda Stanier, Stony Plain
ACCoffice
#509 10136100 Street Edmonton,AB T5J OPI Phone (403) 428-1654
tion is well on its way. When the final
ExecutlveDlrector
ber. To all who submitted, good luck and thank-you for taking time to enter.The jury will not have an easy task.
Jean Coulton
date for entrypassed on February 2 we had some 93 people submitting, promising a great show for Septem-
I was recently in Ottawa to participate in an ice carving competition and while there, had a chance to visit the new Museumof Civilization. This is an absolutely beautiful facility and a fine example of the design
ability of Douglas Cardinal. The display space is exceptional and I was particularly impressed with the manner in which crafts are dealt with. Hopefully, we'll see some of our Alberta talent displayed there in the future. While the major portion of the cornplex remains to be developed In the future, the existing displays are very well done. If you are In Ottawa, take the time to visit the ruse-um.
Don de Beaudrap
Editor
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES May/June - April 13
July/August- June 15
September/October - August 15
Suggestlons, Ideas and crltlclsmsare welcomeso
please send them to the ACC offlce for conslderatlon. we also welcome letters to the edltor, but reserve the right to edlt for grammar, taste and length. Anonymous letters wlll not be pub118hed.
MarcWAprll 1990 Alberta
craft
From the Executive Director As perhaps the newest member of the visual arts community, I feel obliged to introduce myself and explain how I hope to stimulatethe evolution of the Alberta Craft Council. I was born in Lacombe, spent my teen years in Wetaskiwin and moved to Edrnonton when I was 18. My wife, Shawna, is an arts administrationstudent and we have
two sons, Gilles (15) and Dayton
here it has become obvious to me that the craft community of Alberta is in a period of transition. Just as vious is the fact that members, staff and the board of directors are all aware of a need to re-define who we are and what it is we can and should do. All parties are determined to come to terms with these issues and
articulatea vision of a futureACC in which all members will feel welcome, well served and able to con-
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tribute.
My interest in the arts goes back to when I was in high school and active
My priorities over the next few months are to thoroughly evaluate all ACC programs and services and to secure long-term core funding for the organization. Before we pursue any new directions, however, I feel it is irnportantto ensure our existing programs and services are answering the needs of our merrbership. I believe this will strengthen our infrastructure and soon allow the ACC to be in a position to offer a valuable expansion of services to the mernbership.
in community theatre as an actor and administrator.Several years of enthusiastic involvement in the theatre was eventually eclipsed by the demands of shift work and the needs of a young growing family. During this time I spent many years on volunteer boards helping to
provideessential services and
recreational needs in the Millwoods subdivision of Edmonton where I had built my home. I found volunteer adminstration very enjoyable and the fact that my wife and children were all pursuing artistic training of one kind or another made me realize how much I missed my own direct involvement in the arts. I began looking for ways to merge my love of the arts with the administrative work I was doing.
In 1985, I enrolled in the Grant MacEwan CommunityCollege Arts AdministrationProgram intenton pursuing a new career. Following my education, I worked briefly as a project coordinatorand research assistant at Alberta Culture and Multi-
culturalism, Performing Arts Touring. I then spent three years as the Tour Coordinator for the Banff Centre School of Fine Arts before coming to
theACC.
In the few short weeks IWe been
March/April 1990 Alberta Craft
My approach to research and development of the ACC will be one of service orientationwith a strong emphasis on qommunication.I'm counting on each individual merrber
to help in this regard. In order to fully address the diverse needs of our men-bership, communication rust be open and frequent between the members and the board. In some cases, this will result in upgrading existing services. In other cases, we will explore new ways to utilize the
considerableresources we already have. In every case, I am depending on an active, participatingmenber-
ship to ensure the ACC remains true to its purpose in serving the craft community through education, communication and participation. Together we can build a future that will see the Alberta craft community hold its rightful place as an Integral part of the visual arts community, and flourish as an economic sector within our society. I sincerely look forward to working with you.
- Donald C. de Beaudrap
Letter to the editor - thanks to Bobbi To: ACC Newsletter I was saddened to read that Bobbi Hoffman has left her position at the ACC. It was Bobbi's direct influence in "discovering" my work in 1987 that caused me to leave my humdrum 9 to 5 life and ernbark in the adventure of marketing my craft on a fulltime basis. Her guidance and positive spirit enabled me to make the break that was long overdue. I know others will join me In saying that this dynamic lady will be sorely missed. Thanks a million Bobbi!
Ken Beyer
Firstjurying completed, venue selected A short list from the 93 entrants in the ACC's 10th anniversary exhibition Champagne Breakfast has been selected. Notificationof preliminary acceptance was to be sent out at the end of February. By the time of newsletter printingdeadline, the three member jury was pouring over slide entries. Most people who submitted entries had rmre than one item with many entering the maximum allowed, three.
The jury will be viewing actual items for final jurying in Calgary
in April and selected entrants will be notifiedthereafter.
Thank-yous go to all our members who entered the exhibit competition. A strong group of submissions were received which will result In an exciting show.
Champagne Breakfast will open September 20 at the Triangle Gallery in Calgary. This means the exhibit will be open when the Canadian Crafts Council holds its annual general meeting in Calgary and it will also coincide with the declaration of Craft Week in Alberta September 23 to 29.
at Calgary City Hall. This ex-
In conjunction, two other ACC sponsored exhibits, A Tisket A Tasket and Silk Scarf/Stole, will also show in Calgary. Both shows are slated to open Septerrber 20 withthe kasket exhibition at Petro Canada and the scarf and stole exhibition at MobileOil. (Check the Calendar of Events for competition deadlines for these two exhibitions.)
10 top artists - as decided by the jury - who entered Champagne Breakfast. Each will be
An Interprovinclalexhibit, No Restrictions Apply, whlch Is being coordinated by the ACC will also open at the same time
hibitwill feature 10 selected works from each of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, the Yukon and Northwest Territories.The focus of this exhibit will be on craft as art and works are to be representative of contemporary craft from each par-
ticipatingregion.The pieces
from Alberta will come from the
asked to submit an additional item for this interprovincial exhibition.
Prior to showing in Calgary, No Restrictions Apply, A Tisket A Tasket and Silk Scarf/Stole will all open in Edmonton at The Works - A Visual Arts Celebration. As part of The Works June 22 to July 4, these three exhibits will be displayed at ManuLife Place downtown.
Top Coverage: Out of the Closet - final report Top Coverage first showed in Edmonton last summer and works have just been returned following the fifth and final showing in Red Deer.
"The exhibitionwas a marvelous showcase of talentwithinthe ACC mernbershipand also attracted new mernbers.As a survey of applied
fibre arts, it was quite cornprehengive. In choosing wearable art, the exhibition has an appeal to a broad audience and was enjoyed in all of its locations." Elyse Eliot-Los, volunteer curator, wrote in her final report.
Kendyl Hoffman modelllng an Elyse Orlglnal Photo by WayneStyles
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Response to the original call for
entry was not high, although an Intenslve telephone carnpalgn brought
up the number of entries. "In the end the exhibition did come together very well," she reported.
"This exhibitionwas best suitedto public gallery venues and to a lesser extent to highly visible commercial spaces. Booking this as a travelling
exhibition to five locations was probably over ambitious.... In spite of these few problems, the exhibition was well received and is a credit to
theACC."
The ACC wishes to extend Its thanks to Elyse for curating the
show, to all who submitted and especially to the 25 people whose works were selected to be part of the exhlbit.
March/April1990 Alberta Craft
ACC nominates two forBronfman
Two outstanding Alberta Craft Council members, Les Manning and Bill Morton, have been nominated by the council for the prestigious Saidye Bronfman Award for Excellence in the Crafts.
been a strong influence on my wort. Nature is a source of Inspiratlon and renewal and Is also found in the work. From Calgary, the mountains and foothills are near so I try to get to them whenever possible.
The Bronfman Award honours individual craftspeople who have made a substantial contribution to the development of crafts in Canada and was established in 1977 by members of the Bronfman family to honour their mother on her 80th birthday.A cash prize of $20,000 is
"Japan, its landscape and culture has been importantin the development of my work. While living In Kyoto I received a rigorous technical trainingin dyeing, learnedto appreciate traditional fabrics and was able to do a lot of research and ex-
Administered by the Canadian Crafts Council, the annual award is
"In my work the use of brush and dye is the rmst important element in creating images. I like to let the
plorationon my own.
included with the award.
bestoweduponthe recipientby a jury. The excellence of the work presented is the principal factor determining the selection. To date, no Albertan craftspeople have been named as Bronfman Award recipients. Les Manning, head of ceramic department, Banff School of Fine Arts, is a former ACC president as well as being a nationally and internationally acclaimed artisan. "With my work, I remain close to the traditionof ceramics as a vessel maker, with the main influence coming from the landscape, pushed by contemporary art issues. Living in one of the most dramatic environments in Canada has given me an intuitivesense of this place, that has brought about a personal signature in my work. In making the forms that I do, the concept is to visually capture a notion of the larger space of the landscape, and have it contained in the smaller space of the vessel - creating an illusion of a natural vista. This in turn brings forth an individual character within each work, giving the form a meditative quality that allows the viewer to go for a visual walk into this expression
March/April 1990 Alberta Craft
Les Manning of landscape. In the studio, I collaborate with the clays to bring out these intuitive notions by juxtaposing the colour and texture of carefulIy selected materials,combined in a process which leaves you wth an abstract expression of rmment in time. With the wheel as the major tool, I am conscious of trying not to
brush do the work so thatthe feeling in the work is spontaneous and direct. Most of the pieces take a lot
of preplanning but the actual exeaJtion of them is direct, even though most pieces take two to three weeks to complete. I find it very enjoyable to work in the studio for long periods of time. The process to me is quite meditative," Bill says of his work.
allow the obvious flow from it, to
dominate the process in deciding the final form. I do not wish to perpetuatetoo similar a statementas that of historical works, but rather complirnent these efforts by taking the courage from the history of the thrown form, and go forward to find a new ground of self-expression," Les wrote in an artist statement. Fibre artist Bill Morton of Calgary is
a textile at the Alberta College of Art. Having studied with a master dyer in Japan, Bill's silk-dyed works have been exhibited extensively In Japan as well as Canada. "The natural world around me has
Bill Morton
ACC members make theirmarks With the arrival of winter, sculptor Keith Evans' medium changes and he gains an artistic partner, wife Maria David-Evans. The two make a formidable Ice carving team and have already won national and international competitions this year.
Beginning in Harbin,China, in early January the couple received silver for their entry in the 4th InternationalIce
Carving Competitionwhich is partof
the Harbin Ice Lantern Festival. Nine teams from five countries including
China, Japan, Sweden and Finland participated in the competition. The
Edmonton area couple was the sole Canadianteam. Their winning ice carving entitled Sisters was representative of the twin relationship between the cities of Harbin and Edrnonton. It featured a Harbin Swan and a Canadian Goose in flight together. The birds were hung, by one wing only, in a ring symbolic of unity, while the base was made to look like ocean waves representative of the distance between the two cities. The carving was made from a
six foot square block of ice which was approximately two feet deep. This was the second time Keith and Maria had participated in this world famous festival. In 1988, they also won silver placing behind a Japanese team as was the case this year. "We just can't beat those Japanese," Keith said, adding they are very skilled ice carvers. However, he said, they were by far the best received team and were told that had there been a people's choice award they would have won. At one time there were 14 professional photographers honed in on the Canadian pair. After the cornpetition, the sculptures are leased by photographers and then people pay to have their picture taken with the carving.
The Evans sculpturewas the only one to be leased.
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Marla Davld-Evans and Kelth Evans In Harbln, China wlth a photographer from the Harbln Dally who brought a plcture he had taken two years ago when the couple had previously been at the Ice carvlng competltlon. On their previous trip, Keith said he how geese flying south signal the
fett very far from home, but this time he fettvery warm and welcomed. People whom they had met on their first trip to China sought them out.
onset of winter. The 10 foot high piece featured three geese arising from a central point and going in three different directions.
In 1988, theywere assigned a
Winning this qualified Keith and Maria to participate in an intemational competition in Chicago in May. It also entitles them to return to the Ottawa competitionnext year.
young man to help with carving (because they were the only two person team and all others had three), this time he was a mernberof the Harbin team which took the bronze. "That was nice to see," said Keith. The trip was partly financed by the City of Edmnton and throughthe private sector. At the end of January, Keith and Maria participated in another competition in Canmore, Images in Ice. Although they did not win as a team, Keith did pick up a silver in the lllusions event for an abstraMpiece.
The first weekend of February saw the couple taking the first place gold in Ottawa's WinterludeNational Ice Sculpting Compeition. Their carving, Winterwings,was "somewhat abstracted" and told of
The recognition gained from these competitions has resulted in numerous invitations to other ice sculpting events. In fact, the couple is already booking for 1991, said Keith, who is the ACC president.
F. JANE CAMERON, CALGARY A
tapestry entitled Queen Elizabeth Il, by this fibre artist was chosen for the January page of a calendar from Lebenshilfe,Germany whichfeatures artists from eight different countries.Jane was also named in a column,Special People of Calgary,
in the December23, 1989 Calgary Herald.
March/April1990 Alberta Craft
Calls for entry Calgary DIM ENSIONS
CALENDAR
Southern Alberta Woodworkers
Sociey exhibition open to resi±nts of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan or Marlitoba.
Sli& deadline: July 1. Fee: $25 for members; $40 for non-members. Fee refun&d if enw not accepted. Informaton: Southern Alberta Woo&
FOYER GALLERY, EDMONTONCENTENNIAL LIBRARY is aæeping submissionsfor
Tie Stony PlaJn Heritage Agricultural Sodety la
423-2331 ext 246.
season. Solo exhibidons for ememlng Age room. TWO person/group exhlbl-
solo or group exhibiions. Information:Community Programmes, Edmonton Public Library
HARCOURT HOUSE GALLERY WhereEdmonton Communiy Artists Network is now a public art gallery and is aæepting submissions
gary, AB T2P 2E6; 230-7991 (John Lavoie) 255-7372(HenrySchlosser). ARTISTS/ARTISANS Handspirits,a co-opera-
from artists for its gallery programming. WECAN is also establishingan arists fee schedule. Information:WECAN, Harcourt House, 10215 112 Street, Edmonton;426-
Shop features work in fibre, wood, glass,
CAMEOS 8TH CANADIANCRAFT SALE
workers Society, PO Box 6753, Station D. Cal-
tjve gallery, seeks finely crafted, original work. ceramic and paper. Selection process guarantees maintenance of the finest quality. Resume
requested.Information:Handspirits,1410 4 StreetSW, Calgary,AB T2R OY2; BANKERS HALL in downtownCalgary offers artists the opportuniy of short term leasing on
4180.
April 25 to 29, 3990 EdmontonConvenion Centre. Contact:Cameo's Craft Sales, #645 first EdmontonPlace, 10665 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton,AB T5J 3S9; 424-0787.
CAMEO'S 11 CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE Deæmber 1-9, EdrnontonCovenjon Cenre.
a uniquecart program. Information:Yvonne
Juried, a full nine days or a four or five day ses-
day to Friday. Out of town call collect. ART MARKET 4th annual art and craft sale.
Avenue,Edmonton,AB T5J 3S9; 424-0787.
Rauw, Bankers Hall Marketing269-5500Mon-
November16-19. 1990, Calgary Convenion Centre, City Centre. Applicationprocessing begins April 1 and continues until all space is
filled. 180 booths, juried, high qualiy sale. Infor-
sion. Informajon: Cameo's Craft Sales, Suite
monton Mall. Over 49,000 people went through
the show last year in four days. HANDS IN
HARMONYSANTA'S ELVES CRAFT SALE
November 8-12, West Edmonton Mall Ice Commonwealth
Stadium. Information: Hands in
Basil or Annette Greenberg.
GERMAN CANADIAN ART SHOW Sunday
mation: Neill & Company Ltd., Suite 212, 755
April 8, 2-6 p.m., German Cultural Centre,
271-9417(Susan Moore).
the German Canadian Assodation of Alberta There is no cost for display space nor will commission be taken. ASAP please contact:
Edmonton
A TISKET A TASKET NationalBasketexhibitionand sale, curatedby Rae Hunter,noted basket maker and instructor, sponsored by the ACC. Maximum five (5) slides, 3'x3'x3' maxi-
mum size, $25 entryfee. Deadine: April 30, 1990.
Alberta Craft Coun-
cil, 509 10136 100 street, Edmonton,AB T5J
CPI; 428-1654. SILK SCARF/STOLE COMPETITIONNational design competition and exhibition. Curated by Pirkko Karvonen. sponsored by the ACC. Max-
imum 10 entries (actual items), $15 fee. $200
grand prize and merit awards. Informa-
tion/entries:Alberta Craft Coundl, 509 10136 100 street, Edmonton,AB T5J CPI; 428-1654.
MUTTART CONSERVATORY SEEKS
EMERGING ARTISTS Monthlyexhibitions. Preference given to, but not restricted to sub-
ject matter related to nature. including landscapes, florals and tie naturalenvironment Paintings, drawings,prints. small sculpture can be accommodated. Information: Senior
Extension Officer, Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton Parks & Recreation, PO Box 2359, Ed-
monton,AB T5J 2R7; 428-3664,
March/April1990 Alberta Craft
and number. Submit to: Jenny Woods, curatoryultia.lltural Heriäge Centre, 908, stony Plain, AB TOE 2G0; 963-2777.
Other provinces
TORONTOSCULPTURE GARDEN Emphasizes
Pays arist tees md
fabrication costs. Submissions accepted
anyime and reviewed quarterly. Infomadon: TorontoSculpture Garden, PO Box 54.
Q Toronto,ON M4T2L7; 418485-9658.
ORIGINALS - A SPRING CRAFT SALE April
5-8, 1990, atawa CMC Cenre, Landsdowne 91<1: 6131232-5777.
Harmony,17219 106 Avenue. Edrnonton,AB TSS IE7; 48+1670 or 487-0714(evenings).
Lake Bonavista Drive SE, Calgary, AB T2J ON3;
biography, exhibition proposal. contact name
HANDS IN HARMONY August 3-6, West Ed-
process of establishing itself as a venue for artists to sell and/or display works. No fee for ex-
commitrnent, maximum 30 days to sell. Infor-
ions for professionalariets House. Deadline:April 1. Submit six slides.
Park, Ottawa. Information:Ind.lstrial
Palace. HANDS IN HARMONY CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE November22-25. Edmonton
hibiting; $10 per day minimum10 day
accepting written submissions tor Its 1991
645, First EdmontonPlace, 10665 Jasper
maion: Art Market Productions, Marlene A. Loney, PO Box 385, Banff. AB TOL OCO;7622345.
LAKE BONAVISTA PROMENADE is in the
SOLO & GROUP EXHIBITIONS ALL MEDIA
8310 Roper Road. Edmonton.Sponsored by
Elsa Petrikowski 483-5677, 14311 87 Avenue,
Edmonton,AB T5R 4E1. COOPERATIVE HOUSING FEDERATION OF CANADA is seeking to sell their goods at its annual general meeting Wy 30 to June 3, Edmonton Convention Centre. Fee: $10
per table. limit one per person. Information: Susan Silvester 426-2481.
Other centres
TIMBERLINE GALLERY We are we-imming submissions (either slides or prints) of high
qualiy. mntemporarycrafts by Canadianartisans. Information: Timberline Gallery. Box 354, Cochrane , AB TOL OWOorcall An&ea 932-
2948. CRAFTERS MARKET, QUILT SHOW & COM
PETITION June 22-24, Wanham.AB. Seeking
and
Commerce Shows Inc., Tom Gamble. 47
Clarenæ Sreet,
440.Ottawa.ON KIN
VIRTU V: FORUM & FUNCTION 5th annual Canadanjuried&sign mmpejion forfurniWro and acæssories a-gated for Eligible are original products ±glgned
use.
manufacturedin 1988/89by Canadan regldents or Canadan dizens living abroad. Infor-
mation: Forum & Function, Directions In Canadan Design, BOX5u, Sm. C, Toronb, ON
3R9; 416/588-5229. SPORT ART COLLECTION Sask sport Ina of Regina is looking for new works In any medium
by Canadian makers/artists to its QIW ion. Works must haw a sports heme. Informa-
don: Murray Dyke. Sport Art Collecdon, Sask Sport Inc., 1870 Lorne Sreet, Regina SK S4P
2L7; 306/780-9309.
THE CRAFT GALLERY Invitescraftspeople
submit proposals for exhibiions togetwr with
slides and resumes. Contact: Alan El±r,
curator, The Craft Gallery. Ontario Crafts Ca.lry
Gil,35 McCaulstreet, Toronto,ON M5T IV7; 416/977-3551.
CANADA COUNCIL ART BANK Jury mmbers meetWiæ a year to determirw ot art whidl will be purdlased. Deadnes: May 1 and NovemberI. Information: Art Bank. 2279 Gladwin Onawa, ON
KIB 4K9; 613/5984359. NATIONAL QUILT EXHIBITION May22-27 b run In conjunction Witl he QJilt
Con-
ferenæ sponsoredby tie Canadan Q.ilÄ' Assodaüon. Nancy-LouPatmm, 115 StreetW., Waterloo.ON N2L IJ8.
producers of country crafts and products as well
as quilts for show and competition or sale. To be held in conjunction with the 20th Annual Al-
berta Provincial Plowing Match and Wanham
Homecoming. 10,000 to 15,000 visitors expected. Information:Darlene Webber, Box 98, Wanham, AB TOH 3P0.
Contlnued on next
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Calls for entry
CALENDAR Shows & events
Other provinces
Calgary
of he Naional Gallery of Canada Is reg-lesdng
Calgary Guild of needle and fibre Arts. Exhibits of oher work on a rotating basis. Gulf
CANADIAN MADE JEWELRY The Bookstore submissionsof sli&s, photos,or portfoliosof Canadian made jewelry. The jewelry wouw be
acquired on a consignment and/or wholesale basis ±pending on he value of aricles. No material restrictions, buta low to moderate prEe
MARCH 7-28 Debra Kuzyk, jewelry. May 2-23 Gallery, 401 9 Avenue SW, Calgary; 233-4000. Monday Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Other centres
TO MARCH 11Glen MacKinnon,sculptureand
11TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF CRAFT AND
TO APRIL 22 John Greer, sculpture; Margaret
formation: The Craft Studio at Harbourfront, 235
printed, drawn and painted images. Souh AJ-
DESIGN July 25-29, Harbourfront, Toronto. ln-
Queens Quay West, Toronto,ON M5J 2G8; 416/973-4963.
prints; Three Prairie Painters, watercolor landscapes by Barbara Ballachey, Rebecca Perehudoff and Cat-wine McAviW. MARCH 17
May - Reænt Work, mixed media combining
ENEC REGIONAL QUILT SHOW July 1-31.
berta Art Gallery, 601 3 Avenue South, Letlbri#e, Ab TIJ OH4;327-8770. MAY 3-20 Weaving as an Art Form an exhibi-
radional techniques. Deadline: 6. Information: Estevan National Exhibition Centre, 118
street, St. Albert;459-1697.
Open to all quilters using tradtional and nonFourth street, Estevan, SK; 306/634-7644.
QUILT AND NEEDLEWORK EXHIBITION November 1990, Sault Ste. Marie wgeum. TO celebrate Sault Ste, Marie being named Naion-
MAY5 & 6 Big HillCounty Arisans sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Co±rane
CommuniW Hall. Tum
sout) from Highway IA onto Second Avenue in
al Forestry Capital of Canada for 1990. Enter cash prizes. Deadine: July 2. Informaion Sault
raelson,fusedglass. MARCH 29 TO APRIL 30 Francine Gravel, Maureen Harvey, Eileen
Ste. %rie Museum,690 Queen SYeet East, Sault ste. Marie,ON P6A 2A4; 705'769-5707 or FAX: 705/759-5700.
Antique quilt exhibit will
also run in conjuncdon witl this show.
18TH ANNUAL OTTAWA CHRISTMAS
CRAFT SALE December6-16. OttawaCMG Cente, Lands±wn Park, Ottawa. Companion show to ORIGINALS - A Spring Craft Sale. Juried show. Information: Industial Trade &
watercolors;
Rowe and Leslie Rowe lg-
RauctBr Sutton. A&fine Rockett, Audrey Watson, watercolors. April 1 1-4 p.m. opening. pertshauser House, Stony Plain, AB; 963-2777.
Other provinces
TO MARCH 15 EndangeredSpecies: Animal Imagery, Nadonal Museum of Natural Sdences.
Metcalfe and McLeod Streets, Ottawa;
The
Craft Gallery, 1231,
wyld Drive,North,Saskamn, SK S7L IAI; 306/6534616. MARCH 9 TO MAY 20 Designedfor Prod'* don. MadeFor Use - a nadonalJuried
JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 3 Contemporary GermanJewelry- worksby 16 prmlnmt
manJewellers. SEPTEMBER 13 TO DECEU. BER 30
by Hand: Felt and PaperArt British Columbia. Cartwright Gallery, 1411 CartwrightSteet. Vancouver,BC V6H 3R7; 604/687-8266.
Submissions welcome
If you or your group have an exhibit, conference, seminar, craft fair, etc. which you would like publicized in the Calendar of Events, please send the information to the
ACC
office.Information
needs to be submitted at least two months ahead of the actual event date to ensure publication. Check page 2 for deadlines.
Consumer Shows Inc., Tom Gamble, 47 Clarenæ SYeet, Suite 440, Ottawa,ON KIN 9K1; 613/232-5777.
613091-0437.
INTERNATIONAL GALLERY OF SAN DIEGO Stephen Ross, InternationalGallery, 643 G
Exhibiting members' work
national Juried fibre exhibit in conjunction with
Four display cubes featuring Alberta Craft Council member works are being exhibited at ManuLife Place downtown Edmonton. Items have already been sold
Other countries
Acæpting slides of mntemporary crafts for ex-
hlbition and sale. Please send Informationto
street, San Diego,CA 92101USA; 61Y2w 8255. SMALL EXPRESSIONS 90 July 12-15.interfre
Guild of America's Conver-
genæ 90, Jan Jose, CA. Cash awards.Deadline: April 1. Size restriction 15• square. Information:HGA/Small Expressions, 120 MountaJnAve. B 101, Bloomfield, CT 06002 for progpoctus.
As part of the museum's new in-
of
Arts, Woodand Campus, SIAST. Prince Albert
ion by the Edmonton Weavers Guild. Profiles Gallery, 2nd Floor, St. Albert Place, 5 Ste Anne
Codyane. TO MARCH 25 ANR Desiree Buford, abstract
original designs witl some variationof Foresty Capitalof Canada logo. Three $500
Rough,aiuried
exhEdon of work by genior 'tu±nts
range Is preferred.Submit to: The Naäonal Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Driw,
PO Box 427 StationA, Ottawa,ON KIN 9N4, AM. Diane Cardill; 613/990-0961.
TO MARCH 14
itiative,SOS: Save Our Spedes, Jordan MacLuhlan exhibits reænt ærarnic sculpWres.
as a direct result of this exposure.
The space was offered to the craft council and items have been on display since mid-January. The space will continue to be available from mw until December 1990. IterTBwill be rotatedevery six to eight weeks. The locked cubes are 18" square, two are 2' high and the others are 3' high. Merrbers who are interested In displaying their work at ManuLife (remember to take space restrictions into account) or In the ACC office display area should contact the office at 428-1654.
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March/April 1990 Alberta Craft
CALENDAR
Courses, seminars and conferences Calgary
WECAN COURSES Edmonton"WECAN
Sodety (Wiere Edmonton CommunIY Ardsts
and horiculture, arts
programs available for adults and Contact: ACA, 1407 14 Avenue NW, Calgary,
ber of drawing and painting courses. Informa-
Dei.onian Botanic Garden, UniversIV of Albw
ALBERTA COLLEGE OF ART FalVWinter AB T2N 4R3; 284-7640.
THE MUTTART GALLERY SERIES The Mutoffers a variety of workshops. Infor-
SW, Calgary, AB T2R
mation:1221 2 OW5: 266-2764.
COURSES AND STUDIO RENTAL For
interested in working spaæ and/or instruction in
ceramics contact the Ciy of Calgary, Leisure Learning at 244-6661 or 244-6562.
PLEASANT ART CENTRE Visualart dasses
for all ages year round in addition to an open
Erne pottery studio available to botl monhly
Network),10215 112Sreet is offeringa num-
ion: WECAN, Box 11231, aK5; 438-6308.
AB T5J
SERIES 90 July 2 to August 3. Red Deer college. Five blocks of weekly sessions including glassblowing, paining, silk dyeing, pottery and raku, print making, sculpture, &awing, jewelry, photography, baskety, fashion &sign, bronze
casing, stainedglass, paper making,etc. In 55 dasses, enrolment limited. Information:
Alberta Culture and Muliculturalism, Visual
CALGARY GUILD OF NEEDLE AND FIBRE nesday of
CERAMIC SYMPOSIUM May 11-13,Medicine
Pleasant Art Centre, 523 27 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T2M 2H9; 289-5626. ARTISTS %nthly meetings the second Wed-
monthat the Scandnavian
Centre, 739 20 Avenue NW, Calgary. Contact:
THIRD BI.ANNUAL MEDICINE HAT Hat College. Theme - Pots for sale: Can quality
CGNFA, PO Box 176, StationG. Calgary,AB T3A 2G2.
do it all? Workshops.lectures, APA annual meeing, forum. Fee: $125. Connct Medcine
range of adult, ndit
529-3844.
FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES A
free, programs offered by
the Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Parks and Recreation. Call 244-6661 or 2446562.
Edmonton
Hat College, Division of Community
BANFF CENTRE THE LEIGHTON ARTIST
COLONY
%nonton, AB T6G 2E1. ST. ALBERT VISUAL ARTS oar 60 dfferent prograrns offered for
Other centres
Arts, 3rd floor,10158 103 Sreet, Edmonm; 427-2031 or Visual Arts, 3rd floor, 525 11 Avenue SW, Calgary,AB T2R OCS; 297-8421or Red Deer College, Box 5065, Red Deer, T4N 5H5; 342-3516.3515 or 3514.
and hourly members. Informadon: Nortl Bhunt
DEVONIAN BOTANIC GARDEN Nature crafts programs offeted. Call 987-3054 or write Edtntm
Two visual arts studios are available
for use as workingreteats by professional
fists for a maximum period of hree mont1S per
year. Applicants must show evi±nce of sus-
and ad'lts. Con-
uct: Visual Arts Coordnator,6 St. Anne Street
st Albert,AB T8N 3Z9: 45H694.
LETHBRIDGE COMMUNITYCOLLEGE
Home study mrrespondenæ Øurses In basic design, drawing, Interior design. calligraphy (italic and bookhand). Contæt Elaine Harrison,
3000 CollegeDriveSoutl. Letlbridge,AB TIK IL6; 320-3323. POTTERY, WEAVING, PAINTING courses ofby Msual Arts Depament, Lehbri#e CommuniWCollege, AB TIK ILS;
320-3323. FIBRE WEEK 1990 July 9-14. ao College. Spinning, weaving, quilting. leaher, Eiloringc
serger courses, etc. Registrationdeadline: June 19. Infomation:Depatartrnent of E.xEnsion Services, Olds College, ads, AB TOM IPO.
Other provinces
QUILT CANADA May 22-27, Universityo Waterbo. Sponsored by
Canadan QJiIM'
Assodaion, 30 insructors will lead conaarrendy wit) hree quilt shows and a
variety of programs. To register contact: Heaher Stewart, 1694 Hillsi± Drive, London,
Courses offered in an his-
üed dedicationand significantæhievement
ON N6G 3T2.
music, photography, printmaking, theatre and professional ±velopment. Community art cour-
comprised of faculty of the %ool of Fine Arts.
Embroiderer'sAssodationseminar.May 12 18. University of Mctoria. Informaion: Mary
U OF A EXTENSION
tory, ceramics, design, drawing, painting,
Successful ændidates will be
by a panel
For further informaion write to he m-ordinator,
ses also offered in many Alberta communities.
LeightonArtistColony,The BanffCente. PO
EDMONTON'SSOUTHWEST CULTURAL
CITY OF RED DEER RECREATION AND CULTURE DEPARTMENTOffers a wide
Information:492-3116
CENTRE Offers a broad range of programs in visual and performing arts, and hobbies. Taught by qualified, experienced instructors. ln-
formation:428-5252.
EDMONTON PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD A
wide variety of visual arts and crafts courses.
Edmonton Public Schools, Coninuing Educaion 426-3280.
Box 1020, Banff, AB TOLOCO.
variety of hands—on introductoryarts opportunities for adults, teens and chil&en. A cornplete list of programs is available from: Red Deer and Cultura Dept do CiY Box 5008, Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4.
THE LEIGHTON CENTRE Offeringa wide
WEST COAST
IMAGES National
Ransberry, UniversiW of Victoria, Conference Office. Box 1700, Victoria, BC
VANCOUVER GUILD OF FABRIC ARTS May 5, 20th anniversary celebrafon. historic fashbn
show and Information:Anne Love, dinator 1990 committee, 3891 Bayridge
Avenue, West Vancouver,BC V7V 3J3; 604/922-3033.
Other countries
credit, home study course prepared by
range of art and handicraft courses and workshops.Information: The LeightonCenre, Box 48, Midnapore.AB TOL IJO; 931-3636.
27-31. Aarhus. Denmark Lectures,
covers many areas useful to the entrepreneur
ses in stony Plain. Call Lori Topilka 962-4990,
craft show, contemprary art
ENTERPRISE
IN ACTION is a new. non-
Athabasca University. It has 12 modules and
PARKLAND POTTERS GUILD Offeringclas-
interested in running or improving his.'her busi-
Cathy Ziehr 963-5103 or Carol Hartwell 8922318.
ness. Registration is limited. For more information. write to EIA, Suite 400-22 Sir Winston
Churchill Avenue, st. Albert,AB TBN 184.
You may also fax us at 403/460-8538. Sorry, telephone inquiries cannot be accommodated at this time.
EDMONTONPARKS AND RECREATION
Wide variety of visual arts courses
tlroughout the dty. Write to: Edmonton Parks
and Recreation, PO Box 2359, Edmonton,AB
T5J 2R7; 428-3559,
March/April 1990 Alberta Craft
STRATHCONA COUNTY RECREATION AND PARKS Offers visual arts programs at the Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre and he Clay
Hut in Sherwood Park. For program inforrnaion: 2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park. AB TBA
0m; 467-2211.
INTERNATIONAL FELT SYMPOSIUM August
films, demonstrations,discussions, fashion show, suppliers exhibiion. as well as a jurbd and
toricaVehonographiæI exhibidon of Asian
Applinöons: International Filtsymposlum 1990.
KongressCente DK8000,Auhus C, Denmuk.
CALENDAR
Grants , awards and scholarships INDUSMIN GLASS AWARD Administered by he Ontario Crafts Council. Award of $2,000to hot. cold or stained glass artist wishing to pur-
euo postgraduate studies. Must be Canadian
cidzen or landed immigrant. Deadline: March 31. Information:Ontario Crafts Council, 122 St. Patrick Street, Toronto, ON; 418/977-3551.
EUZABEN GREENSHIELDS FOUNDATION
Supports art stu±nts seeking training in radi-
ional means of arisic expressions,young
ists (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpwre)
who have demonstrated techniæl competence
in traditional means or artistic expression. Note: he charter predu±s
support to artists In
CANADA COUNCIL: VISITING FOREIGN AR. TISTS A Department of External Affairs
abstract fields. Canddates must be under 31.
viæ of the Canada Council. This program is in-
make a lifetime career of art. Awards are for $8,000. Applications accepted throughout he
program administeredby the Arts Awards Ser-
tended to help arts organizations support visits by distinguished foreign artists to teach crea-
started/completed training in an established art
schooland/or±monstrateda @mmihent to year. Contact: Elizabeth Greenshields Founda-
Coundl,99 Metcalfestree%PO Box 1047,ot-
ion, IB14SherbrookeStreetW,Monteal,PQ H3H IE4. FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIPS For information
THE CRAFTS March1 and September1 are
Universiiesand Collegesof Canada,*olar-
Eve or performing arts. Deadline: December 15.
Information:Arts Awards Service, The Canada
tawa,ON KIP 5V8. CANADACOUNCIL:CHALMERSFUNDFOR
the &adlines for applications for support for
on scholarships and fellowshipsto Canadans by other countries •contact: Association of
A and B &adlines: October 1 and April 1. Project Cost and Travel Grant deadlines:
past debts. No age or geographic limiätion.
CANADA COUNCIL EXPLORATIONS PROGRAM This programis designed to en-
courage projects that venture into new territories in the arts and wlture. Proposals for
iniial undertakingsin any art field (including crafts, design and performing arts) that seek to develop an original aesthetic approach and are
Intended for public presentation. tvlailing date
deadines: January 15, May 1, September 15. Information: 613/598-4339.
COMMONWEALTHSCHOLARSHIPS The following countries offer Canadian
citizens
gdlolarghips for study at the undergraduate or post-graduate level in the arts, as well as oher disciplines: Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaiæ,
Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Uganda, United Kingdom. Information:Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, Scholarship Administration Servlæs, 151 Slater Street,
Ottawa, ON KIP 5N1; 613/563-1236.
Applleatlon deadllne: April 12, 1990, 4 p.m.
Applications must be submited prior
$500.
ing arists in paint, sculpwre or mixed media of
mation: 613/598-4323, Collect ælls aæepted. Art Bank Purchase Program deadlines: November 1 and May 1. Information:613/598-4359.
TRAVEL GRANTS
POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION
MetcalfeStreet, PO Box 1047,Ottawa,ON KIP 5V8: 416/237-3400.
January 16, April 15, July 15, October 15. Infor-
GRANTS
applicants travel &tes. Grants up to 25 per ænt of he proposedmst
Ottawa,ON KIP 5N1; 613/563-1236.
CANADA COUNCIL VISUAL ARTS GRANTS
arts
ship AdministrationSerices, 151 SlaterStreet.
special projects, research and special
workshops for the in Canada. Informadon: Visual Arts Section, Canada Council,99
visual
of transportation (wm
up to
Provides financial assistance to indvidual work-
Applicants may apply for, but will not receiw
•established' abiliy. Current professionaVper-
project.
sonaJ needs are its main concern, rather than Grants are awarded periodiælly throughout he
year, and size and lengtl of he award are determinedby fre he
drcumstances of
artist. Information: The Pollock-Krasner
project and travel grants related
he sarne
For informaion Øntact: Travel &ants. Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism, Visual Arts
Branch, 3rd Floor, 10158 103 Street, Edmon-
ton,AB T5J
PROJECT GRANTS
FoundationInc., PO Box 4957, New York, NY
Appllcatlon deadline:
Open to artists and
Grants up 25 per cent of t1e proposed cost of pr*s and prograrns, or to a maximum of
10185. FIVE FELLOWSHIPS IN ART AND CRAFT
under 35 from
Commonwealth countries.Wort) up to 6,000 pounds each and tenable for up to nine monhs. The Commonwealh Institute would also like to
hear from any arists willingto share heir
March 30, 1990, 4 p.m.
$4000.
In he æse of experienced artists where living
allowance is felt to be necessary.
grants up to
ment, Commonwealth Institute, Kensington
50 per cent of he cost of tie proposed project or program, and to a maximum Of $5,000, are provided to deserving indviduals. For informaion contact: Project GWIts, Alber-
HENRY MOORE FOUNDATIONResidenial
Branch, 3rd Floor, 10158 103 Steet. Ednon-
studios and work with award winners in his way.
Deadline: October 1. Information:Arts DepartHigh Street. London WB ENQ England.
fellowships to sculptors under age 35 who have
completed post-grad course in sculpure or have equivalent experience. Contact: Carnber-
well S&lool of Arts and Crafts, PecW1arnRoad, London SE5 BUF England; 01/703-0987.
BRUCEBO SCHOLARSHIPS Allowpron-,ising
Canadan arigts to spend two summer monhs at Brucebo studo near Visby, Island of
Approximatevalue: $2,500. Informadon: Canadan-Scandnavian Foundation,clo Dr.Jan Lundren,Deptof Geogra#y,
McGill University,805 SherbrookeSreet W. Montreal, PQ H3A 2K6; 514/392-4718.
ta Culture and Multiculturalism. Visual Arts
ton,AB T5J
STUDY GRANTS Application deadllne:
March 30, 1990, 4 p.m. A t0äl of $50,000 available to Alberans stu$ing in visual arts. Finandal assistanæ up to 25 per cent of expenses to be inwrred to a maximum of $2,000, minimum award $100. Assistance to enroll in sbJ$' programs designed to improve qualificaüons and skils in he visual arts and which result In a
frat is in nature and Indu±s. but Is not limited to paining, &awing, graphics, photography, crafts and multi-media works.
For more informations contact: Pierre Guy.
Senior Education and Development ConsulAdult Art Educaion, Alberta Culture Muliculturalism, Vlsaul Arts Branch, 3rd
Floor, 10158 103street, %nonton, AB T5J
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March/April1990 Alberta craft
Summerscapes 90 for creative teens
Imagine six or 12 days in one of the best art programs around. Summerscapes 90 is a residential art program cosponsored by Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism and Red Deer College. From August 12 to 17 and from August 19 to 24 young artists aged 15 to 17 will have a chance to explore their artistic talents working with practicing, professional artists. These talented
teens will be exposed to new techniques and diverse media such as drawing, painting, sculptureand papermakingin a studio environment.
Alberta Craft Council member Erin Pankratz, who exhibited in ACC's Top Coverage exhibition, is one of last year's Summerscapes students. Erin, who is a student at Victoria CompositeHigh School, Edmonton, has always been creative but hadnt had any formal training and had done very littledrawing. She returned from Summerscapes
ex-
Erln Pankratz, poslng, for a class at last year's Summerscapes at Red Deer College. cited, enthusiqstic and brimming with new ideas for her creative endeavors. At Summerscapes, she not only leamed more about doing art but also about being an artist. As for the future, Summerscapes has irrfluencedherdecisionto seek a career in the arts.
Since Summerscapes89 Erin has continuedto draw and has also
ACC exhibition
deadline reminders
Silk Scarf/StoIe Competition: April 6
Tisket A Tasket : April 30
Check for details on
Calendar pages
March/April 1990 Alberta Craft
Photoby Slma Khorraml
done some costume designing. She designed some outfitsfor a fashion show sponsored by the Red Deer & District Allied Arts Council and also designed a costume for her Alberta Ballet School class for a Christmas performance. For Christmas presents for her dance teachers and friends, she painted t-shirts and created original jewelry out of handmade paper. Erin plans to attendSummerscapes again this year and is telling all her friends about it. She also keeps In touch with other students she met there last year. Of Summerscapes Erin says: "It is an excellent experience, a perfect opportunityto spend time with others who share a common interest and a chance to express what you like to do." Registration for the sixth Surnmerscapes begins on April 2, 1990. There is room for only 40 students at each session and in past years the program has been sold out. plication forms are available from most high school art teachers or by contacting Alberta Culture and Muhl-
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Southex in review
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
MostACC members who participated in the booth sharing arrangement at the February Southex Wholesale Gift Show are ready to repeat the experience. Nineteen ACC mernbers participated In the February 4 to 7 show in Edmonton.Although the show was slower than the previous one in August in terms of the number of buyers, a couple of members had sales between $5,000 and $10,000, sald Peggy Heer, volunteer coordlnator. Most people had two or
threeorders and only one person received none.
Personally,Peggy was delighted with picking up one gallery in British
Award winning member
ACC member Ted Trusz will be receiving a City of Edmonton Perfoming and Creative Arts Award
ourses, seminars & conferences Parkland Potters Guild Offering classes in Stony Plain. Call Lori Topilka 962-4990,Cathy Ziehr 9635103 or carol Hartwell 892-2318. Strathcona County Recreation and Parks Offers visual arts programsat the Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre and the Clay Hut in Sherwood Park. For programinformation:2025 Oak Street, Shemood Park, AB TBA OW9;467-2211. Devonian Botanlc Gardens Art and craft programs offered. Call 9873054. Basketry courses Instructedby Swiss master basket maker, Werner Turtschi. April 11-13, 14-16 and 1723. Leighton centre, Box 38, Midnapore, AB TOL IJ0; 931-3636.
Otherprovinces
InternationalGlass Arts Society
Conference April 27-30; Basketry Focus 89 September 15-17. Information:The Craft Studio at Harboudront,235 Queens Quay West, Toronto,ON M5J 2G8; 416/9734679.
continued from page 11 Contemporary Furniture Design and Technlques 2 August 5-7, Kelsey Campus, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. A conferencewhichwill examine current trends in fumiture design. Information: Michael
Hosaluk,RR#2, Saskatoon,SK S7K 3J5; 306/382-2380.
Kasmn-the-Lake Summer
School of Arts August 12-25.A fast
growing international sumrner
school for visual and performingartists. Information:Summer School, c/o Langham Centre, Box 1000, Kasb, BC VOG 1MO;604/353-2661. Canadian Embrolderers' Gulld 15th Annual Summer Workshop June 12-23, Brescia College, University of Westem Ontario, London, ON. Information:Lorraine Roy, Box 541, Stn B, London, ON N6A4W1; 519/434-8436.
Other countries
Annual Study Retreat June 11-24,
Santa Fe, New Mexico.Send SASE to: National Standards Council of American Embroiderers,PO Box 8578, Northfield,IL 60093 USA.
achievement in wildfowlcarving. Ted was nominated for the award by the Alberta Craft Council.
Ommission
Our apologies to Joan Weir whose name was inadvertantlyomitted from the list of members involved withthe opening of p.r.o.v.e.n.a.n.c.eGallery in Calgary and in the Innovation/Craftexhibitat the Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts also in Calgary.
Showing internationally
MurrayGibson of Calgary is one of five artists represented in the Cana dian Tapestries in New York exhbition at the Scheuer Tapestry Gallery, New York, from March I to Apil 15.
Gifting
Alberta Economic Developmentand Trade, Trade and Investment Division, has purchased items from two ACC members to be used as gifts. A wheat weaving by Birgit WIIdenhoffand Lissi Jensen of Country Arts and Crafts, Edmonton,is being purchased to be taken by a director on a trip to Asia. Fifty honey-gift packs (Alberta honey in ceramic pots) by Ruth Harrowing of Winfield have also been purchased by the government.
Imagination Market transforms junk into art
One man's junk is another's treasure has never been tn.jerthan at Imagination Market, a non-profitarts and recycling organizationin Edmonton. Imagination Market collects and recycles by-products,overruns, off-cuts and discards from local manufacturers and industries. Materials that would ordinarily be sent to the landfill are rescued and transfomed into exciting and innovative art materials. The materials are then made available to the public through a retail store, mail-orderservice, in-house and outreachworkshops.
The newly-formed recycling organization was modeled after the extremely successful Imagination Market that has been operating in Vancouver for the past ten years. Alberta's ImaginationMarketis located in the basement of the WECAN (Where Edmonton CommunityArtists Network) building at 10215 112 Street.
The organization has been operating since September 1988 offeringinhouse workshops for school groups and birthdayparties, presenting outreach workshops and corporateparties, custom assembling kits for Alberta Culture, the Snow-Moon Festival at the Provindal Museum, as well as completingthe stage-set and centrepieces for the Canadian Bar Associations' Mid-WinterConference. The retail store is open every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can choose from bins of recycled materialsincludingfabric pieces, cardboardcylinders and tubes, leather, plastic, mylar, peel and stid<or every Photognph by AdrianR. Zator,courtesyof shape and color, plexiglass, microfiche,rubber,cork, silver and gold foil, ImaginationMarket wire, styrofoam,wood and much rmre in many fascinating forms. Qual- see for yourself, become a member,participate ity paper is sold by the pound and special iterns are priced individually. in a drop-inworkshop held every Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. For further informationcall the market at 426-1862. Sound interesting? It is, and lots of fun too. Come down to the rnarket,
Hazardous symbols warn craftspeople about materials As a craftspersonyou should be awareof hazardous substances which you may work with. To help craftspeopleand all Canadians identify such substances the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) legislation has been recently enforced.
This nation-wideinformationsystem on hazardous materials in the
workplacehas three main parts: Labelling - a more comprehensive
Natlonal Surface Deslgn October 19-22 Conference, Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Information:Surface Design Joumal, Box 20799, Oakland, CA 94620 USA.
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system of labelling that will alert
users to the presence of hazardous materials.
March/April Alberta Craft
Materials Safety Data Sheets - more detailed (and necessarily technical) Inforrnatlonmainly concemed with precautionsto be taken. Education Programs - designed to provide workers with training and instruction in work procedures, craft schools mightbe able to take advantage of this.
For further informationabout WHMIS contact Roseann McGinty, Occupational Hygiene, Workers Health Safety and Compensation, 10709 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton,
AB T5J 3N3; 427-5549.
If you know, or suspect, that substances you use are hazardous you should ask your supplierfor Material Safety Data Sheets. Data sheets should rmst definitelybe obtained if materialsyou use bear labels with the hazardous materialssymbols.
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A vlew of the ACC booth at the February Southex Wholesale Glft Show. The show was a real leaming exColumbia and another in Alberta.
But the real coup for the Edmonton potterwas having her work purchased by the Quest of Banff something she had been trying to do for many years.
SOUTHEX CALL FOR ENTR Southex Fall wholesale Show August 19-22, 1990
Sportex Building
Northlands Exhlbltlon Grounds, Edmonton The Alberta Craft Council will once again secure booth space at the Southex wholesale show to be utilized by members on a cost-share basis. (Read the above article for further details and participation restrictions.)
juried/submitslides or photographs $200 per person, $100 deposit required with entry (to be
•
refunded if not accepted) participants must commit time for planning prior to the show, setup, manning and taking down of booths open only to members who have participated less than two times under this arrangement or who have not participated on their own also indicate if you interested in displaying in the One of a
Kind area
DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 1990 (Note: early deadline to facilitate booking of booths and prepatory workshops.)
perience, especially for those people participating for the first time. They learned a lot about the process and vowed to be ready next time having not really known what to expect as first time wholesalers.
A specialthanksto Bob Blackrmre
and Ken Beyer for all their work transporting shelving and setting up, and to Peggy Heer who acted as volunteer coordinator. The ACC plans to participate in the upcoming Southex show in August. However, in agreement with Southex Exhibitions, the criteria for futureACC member participation has been changed.
Boothspace will again be secured by the council, but members will only be allowed to participate under this arrangement for two shows and this right will not be extended to those who have previously been in Southex shows on their own.
ACC mernberswho have been in Southex shows twice, but do not feel prepared to take an entire booth will be permittedto rent a half-size "incubator" booth individually or jointly. Application for an "incubator" booth
CALL THE ACC OFFICE AT 428-1654 Continued on next page
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March/April1990 Alberta Craft
Grand opening Chalmers Building - OCC office
35 McCaul Street, Toronto Saturday, December 2, 1989
by Carol Campbell
Opening celebrations focused on official ribbon cutting (hand-painted silk, no less!) by the Honorable Lincoln M. Alexander, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. In his remarks as patron of the Ontario Crafts Council, he gave a resound endorsementto the efforts that have brought the OCC this far, and spoke of his hope for even larger successes in the fu-
ture.
Fifteenyears and 4,400 members
later,the OCC has arrived at this enviable location - a fabulously renovated four-storey garment factory - that reflects the richness of the craft community in Ontario. Renovated to retain much of the industrial and functional character of the original building, the space features a rich collection of installed art which serves as a poignant reminderthat crafts have a place in every aspect of decor and design.
Through a Built-ln Art Program instituted by the council, two per cent of the building budget was designated for commissioning works by craftspeople, chosen by jury, to enhance a variety of spaces, incorporating functional and decorative elements, traditional and modern. Thirteen craftspeople were chosen to produce everything from floor coverings through to banisters to desks, windows, doors and even
washbasins(designedby Bronfman
Award winner Harlan House, inset with carp, heron and frogs). A valiant fundraising effort then solicited sponsors to cover the cost of individual
works and these sponsors included ImperialOil, CIBC, Toronto Dominion Bank, Bank of Montreal, Armstrong MolesworthShepherd Architects, the Chalmers Family, the BronfmanFamily and FranklinSilverstone.
March/April1990 Alberta Craft
While all the built-in commission pieces were deservedly chosen, the piece de resistance, in my opinion, was the door to the board room by Gordon Peteran. Composed of 96 panels of red oak, it features inlays of exotic woods and metals, inlays of music boxes, birds, clock movements. Each panel reflects in some way the spirit of craftsmanship in all media and disciplines. The effect of the whole building is intensely stimulatingand surely generates a great feeling of pride in the craftsperson, and especially the OCC board who had the vision and determinationto pull it off despite numerous setback that deferred the opening from June until Decerrber.
I couldnt help noticing the Cheshire cat grins and swivel-headed, wideeyed stares as visitors at the opening tried to absorb it all. OCC hadnt had time to tally the number of people, but I heard some had to be tumed away, as they were still arriving at 5 p.m. and it was literally standing room only from 1 p.m. Columns of purple balloons framed the entrance to the lobby, a skylit area made more welcome by the floor design in linoleum by Ellen Adams incorporating the OCC logo. To the left is the new gallery, and to the right is the new shop, Craftworks. I'm sure there are those who question the need for this kind of space, since it's "only" craftspeople - "Who benefits anyway? The mney could be better spentl Et cetera, et cetera."
Well I say none of us are "only" craftspeople - we are history in the making, we are the hands and hearts of our time and we deserve to celebrate our uniqueness. Why not? Why not us? Why not now? To the OCC board and membership, I say "Way to go, guys! Congratulationsl Well done! Here's hoping the
Chalmers Buildingwill stand as a beacon for craftspeopleacross Canada to say withpride"Look at
us now, folks and look again. We're craftspeople on the grow." Thanks to the ACC for allowing me the opportunityto participate in this wonderful event. The official cerermnies were rounded off with the OCC annual craft bash - Mad Hatter's Party (entrance required a hat of any kind, and there were sorne beauties). It was great fun.
Manythanks to Scott Bamlm, OCC
vice-president, who was my unoffiClal tour guide for the day.
Southex in review
prevlous pge
must be made directly to Southex Exhibitions. Fourth time participants
will be required to apply for full
booth spaces directly to Southex.
Thirteen ACC merrbers also showed Individual pieces In the One of a Kind area at the Februarysmw. Southex Exhibitions wants to expand this concept and Intends to lnVite interiordesigners and other targeted individuals. Selection priority In thls area will be given to gift show participants have purchased their own booth,
second prioritywillgo to Incubator booths and third prioritywill be given to council members who are In shared booth space. A flat fee of $25 will be charved.
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ACC board nominees state their intent Nomination deadline for the Alberta
Craft Council board of directors has been extended; they will now be accepted up to and including from the floor at the annual general meeting in Bragg Creek, May 26. Candidates for the six open positions must be ACC members, be nominated by three other members and have a statementof intent.
The following people have indicated they will run: Tim Bissett, Anne Brodie, Carol Campbell, Dianne Finch, Gerri Manyfingers and Linda Stanier. Statements of intent, as received by newsletterdeadline are printed below.
Anne Brodie, Red Deer
-Scottish, moved to New Zealand in 1975, involved In several comrnunity groups and craft organizations -Came to Canada in 1983 -Took weaving classes from Mary
Andrews,Banff
-Past president of the Parkland Weavers Guild, Red Deer
-Presentlyon Handweavers,Spin-
ners & Dyers of Alberta executive -In April, I will complete the Diploma in Arts & Design, Red Deer College, majoring in ceramics -Will be assistant manager for
Series 90 at Red Deer College -Teach handpäpermaking for Red Deer College continuing education
Tlm Blssett, Calgary
department -I am married , have two daughters
We have a balance of craftspeople and business people on our present board of directors. The fact that I am a combinationof both is, I feel, an asset that could be used to serve the ACC members in strengthening the future of craft and craftspeople in Alberta as well as using my past experience to improve the way the public sees you (the members) and your work.
Whatever country I have lived in, the need for contact with other craftspeople has led to involvement with guilds and craft associations. I fully support the aims of the Alberta Craft Council. A growing and vibrant crafts community is thriving in Central AIberta and I feel representationat a provincial level is importantand I would like the opportunity to be that representative.
I have made a living in the visual arts for more than 10 years and have extensive experience in marketing, prornotionand publicity. I have represented artists as well as having worked in radio, television, video and film both behind and in front of the camera. Besides having a successful crafts business of my own, during my senior year I was the US national winner in Business Management and Promotion at the National DECA Championships in
Dianne Finch, MedicineHat
Washington,D.C.
I have enjoyed working for the ACC members for the past five mnths through my position on the board and would be pleased to continue to serve in that capacity again for the new term.
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Dianneis seeking re-electionfor a
second term on the Alberta Craft Council. Dianne, her husband Cecil and their three children live in the sunny southeast corner of the province, in Medicine Hat. Dianne is employed as an instructor in the Community Education Department of the Medicine Hat College and Is a hobbyist potter.She began potting
five years ago, and has become
very involved in the arts and craft community since that time. She served a term as president of the Hat Potters Club, and is currently involved in bringing a major cultural festival to her community for the first time this year. I feel very strongly that the Alberta
Craft Council needs to reach out to the craftsmen and artists in our province and address their specific needs and requirements. I would like to see a very aggressive outreach program developed that would see representatives of the ACC attending meetings in communities all over the province, talking to the membersand planningprograms for them. We need to start asking the question:What can WE do for YOU?
Linda Stanler, Stony Plain
I have served a two year term on the board of directors for the Alberta Craft Council. When I came to the board, I had many concems about the growing educational needs of our province's craftspeople. I was iry volved in the inception of a national education committee as part of the Canadian Crafts Council and am sen,'ing as a provincial representative to that committee. I have been involved in the past two years in an advisory capacity for numerous organizations and institutions who are concerned with the betterment of art/crafteducation both provincially and nationally. Presently, I am serving on an advisory board for a ceramics instituteat Red Deer Col-
lege. This institutehas an intemationalfocus and is deeply involved
with the educational and professional concems of a large segment of our province's craftspeople Next month I will be attending a symposium in Cincinnati, Ohio which will be addressing the direction of craft education in the 90s.
A database is being developedat
the craft council which with direct input from our members will help us to truly evaluate the education needs and concerns of our craftspeople. The seeds of an educatlonal mandate have been formed and I would ask that I be re-elected to the board to implement this mandate in such a way that it will have lasting and far reaching impact on craft education for the future.
March/April 1990 Alberta Craft
ACC meeting slated for May 26 May 26 the Alberta Craft Council will hold its annual general meeting at
the Elkana Ranch, Bragg Creek.
NC
All members are encouraged to take an active part in the council by attendingthe meeting and participating in voting for new board members. Please fill out and return
s
the pre-registration form printed below so preparations for your atten-
c
dancecan be made.
Among itemson the agenda will be the review of by-laws pertaining to quorum and member categories and a boag presentation revising the ACC mandateand long termgoals for membership approval. Other
left
of
items which you would like addressed should be brought to the attention of the office so they can be included on the agenda. The following is an outline of the
day's agenda:
10:30 a.m. Member association meeting
I p.m. Annualgeneral meeting 3 p.m. GST and the craftsperson session - a federal govemmentrepresentative will be on hand 5 p.m. Cash bar 5:30 p.m. Dinner, casual attire 7 p.m. Keynote speaker - TBA 8 p.m. Cash bar and dance
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1990 ACC Annual General Meeting Pre-Registration Form Will attend meeting Will attend supper, guest speaker and evening social Number of people attending, including self
yes yes
For the supper and soclal, please submit $15 per person NO fee for meetlng only, but please remlt reglstratlon tom so Infomatlon packages, etc. can be prepared In advance.
R.s. V.P. byMay1, 1990
Send to: Alberta Craft Council, #509 10136 101 Street, Edmonton,AB T5J OPI.
March/April 1990 Alberta Craft
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AlbertaCraft 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 halftonewill be charged. Below is a list of common advertisementsizes and costs: Full page $156 Half page $78 Two thirds page $104 One third page $52 One sixth page $28 One twelfthpage $14 Classified advertisements are $9 for 30 words or less with a 20 cent charge per word thereafter.
For more Informatlon, contact the ACC office at 428-1654.AdvertisIng deadllnes can be found on
page 2.
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