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ALBERTA/ MAGAZINE May/June 1990 ISSN

Champagne BreakfasVThe Works 5 Scarf/Stole exhlbltlon 7-10

Calendar of events 12

AGM reminder Albena Craft Councll

#509 10136100 Street

Edmonton,AB T5J OPI

403/42&1654

MEMOFROMTHE PRESIDENT

Getting involved

by Keith Evans

Wéll, winter is finally out of the way -

Secretary Ross Bradley, Edmonton Treasurer

Mavis Legg, Edrnonton

in the warmth of summer, I'd like you

to give some consideration to volunCouncil this year.

For most of ACC activities, our regular staff along with some part time assistance and the odd volunteer are adequate. However, for large events such as The Works or the 1990 10th anniversary celebrations, we need help (as we did for Handspirits and the 1988 Winter Olympic Games venues). In fact, we cannot do these activities without your assistance. The success of such events is dependant on the support of our membership. "What can I do?" you ask... well, if

you can give a littleof yourtime,

either in little bits or in a block. we can match a role to your availability and it can be fun! Most of our jobs do not require training or special skills. What we really need is your willingness to help out. Perhaps there is a particular area or event that you would like to participate in... let us know and we'll match you up with it. It's also an opportunity to try something new, something perhaps you've never done before... and the risk is minimal. How about the chance to work with other craftspeople? Or find out more

aboutACC functions?Or maybeyou

Just want a break from routine. Whatever your interest, call us, we can fit you in.

Presldent Keith Evans, MD of Sturgeon Vice-presldent Carol Campbell, Calgary

and spring is well sprung! I knew it would get here... eventually. I suppose that like me, many of you are into the "rights of spring"... cleaning yards, getting the garage back in order, thinking about bedding plants and tuningup the old lawnmower. But before you get too wrapped up teering time to the Alberta Craft

ALBERTACRAFT COUNCILCONTACTS

You can get involvedto whatever extent you want, but the important thing is to get' Involved. We want these events to be reflective of all the ACC, not just a few. For The Works, we're particularly relying on volunteers from the Edmonton area, whereas with the 10th anniversary celebrations, we're hoping our Calgary area members will answer the call. But don't let geography limityou. Wherever you are, you can get involved. In this issue and ensuing issues of the newsletter, we'll be calling for volunteers for various activities. I hope you will find something that sparks your interest.

And speaking of interest- are you booked for the annual general meeting in Bragg Creek, May26? Things are shaping up for a good time. Hope to see you there.

Directors Tm Bissett, Calgary

Martha Campiou, Edmonton Dianne Finch, MedicineHat Tony Mandamin, Edmonton Tandy McKay. Edmonton Allan Sheppard, Sherwood Park Linda Stanier, Stony Plain

ACC office #509 10136100 Street Edmonton,AB T5J OPI Phone (403) 428-1654

Executlve Director Don de Beaudrap Edltor

Jean Coulton

NEWSLETTER DEADLINES July/August- June 15 September/October - August I O November/December- October 12

Suggestions, Ideas and cntlclsms are welcome so

pleasesend them totheACC

office for conslderatlon.

We also welcome letters to the editor, but reserve the rlght to edlt for grammar, taste and length. Anonymous letters wlll not be publlshed.

May/June 1990 Alberta Craft

US export opportunity for Albertans Canadian giftware promotion Minneapolis June 12-13, 1990 The Canadian Consulate in Minneapolis will sponsor the third annual Canadian Giftware PrornotionJune 12-13. The purpose of this event is to provide Alberta giftware manufacturers with an introduction to the upper midwest USA and local representatives who wish to represent Alberta lines in this market.

The program will include a marketing seminar, a brief tour of retailers in the Minneapolis area and a tour of the permanent show rooms of the Minneapolis Gift Martduring a market.

The main feature of the program will be the exhibition Of Canadian products which will take place on the evening of Tuesday, June 12. This event incorporates a tabletop display of products with a reception for local giftware representatives, distributors and retailers. Alberta companies will be able to show their product, assess the market and talk to potential representatives in the region, all in a few days.

If you are interested in participating in this show or want more information,please call Bill Jaschke, Alberta Trade Development at 427-4809 as

soon as possible.

May/June 1990 Alberta Craft

From the Executive Director by Donald Ci de Beaudrap On March 10 the ACC board spent a full day in a retreat session dedicated to the examination of this organization's purpose or raison d'etre. As a result, we have adopted as a mission statement that the AIberta Craft Council is a provincial organization to stimulate, develop and support the crafts in Alberta through communication, education and participation. The retreat is being followed up by structuring our board committees in order to streamline policy and decision making processes. Our intent is to provide input at every level so that ACC policy and programming will reflect the needs of the mernbership while facilitating effective control over our activities. As we have both individuals and organizationsas members,we must look at different ways to fulfill our mandate. For the individual, the

ACC is here to serve your personal growth and needs as a craftsperson. Should you require informationor advice to assist you in your work, the ACC's resources are here to help. Some areas of inquiry individuals may be interested in are fumer education in your field, marketing assistance, exhibition and sale information, and health and safety issues. I'm certain there are others. If we dont have immediate answers we can assist in your search for what it is you need. Organizations, on the other hand, can speak with one voice through

the ACC about matters which affect the crafts comrnunity.Through its

membership in the Canadian Crafts Council and the Canadian Conference of the Arts, the ACC is involved in advocacy and discussions to address some of the larger issues facing the craftsperson today.

At the present time, the GST, free trade, Status of the Artist legislation, patent and copyright legislation are some of the major political battles

being fought. The ACC can help focus attentionon these types of broad issues and add weight to your efforts to have an impact on their resolution.

In order for the ACC to achieve the mandate I've outlined here, I strongly encourage the membership to utilize our resources more fully. Our staff is always here to assist and we welcome your inquiries.

Volunteers The ACC Is looking for volunteers to help set up, man and take down the councll's Three In One exhlbltlon during The Works, June 22 to July 4. To volunteer call Sheralee at the ACC office 428-1654

Jurying completed, opens September 13 Entrants in the ACC 10thanniversary exhibition, Champagne Breakfast, have been notifiedof their acceptance, but winners of the cash awards won't be announced untilthe opening September 13 at Triangle Gallery, Calgary. The three-memberjury conducted the second round of judging in Edrmnton on March 31. From the original slides of 93 entrants, 110 items had been short-listed from slides, while 41 items were then chosen from the actual works. Members of the jury were: Dr. Stephen R. Inglis, curator,Canadian Centre for Folk Culture Studies, Canadian Museumof Civilization, Ottawa; Donald Stuart, goldsmith, vice-president of the Canadian Crafts Council, and a past-presidentof the Ontario Crafts Council from Barrie, Ontario: Victor Cicansky, nationally and internationally recognized sculptor and instructor from Regina, Saskatchewan. The cash awards to be announced at the exhibit opening are $11000,$500

Champagne Breakfast Jurors at work: Wctor Clcansky, Donald Stuart and Stephen Inglls (from left to rlght.) and $250 respectively for the top three entries as designated by the jury and an additional$500 award for the best interpretationof the Champagne Breakfast theme. Items for Charnpagne Breakfast are being stored in Edmonton until September and the ACC plans to contact corporations, collectors and other potentialbuyers to solicit purchase awards. Meanwhile,thank-you to everyone who supported the ACC by entering the exhibitioncompetitionand congratulations to those whose works were selected.

Alberta Craft Council at The Works A "Three in One" exhibition and a panel discussion/public debate on craft as art will be the Alberta Craft Council's contributionto The Works:

A Visual Arts Celebration,June 22 to July 4 in Edmonton. The three exhibitions which will be featured on the 7th floor of ManuLife Place (10180 101 Street) are the Silk Scarf/StoIe Exhibition. No Restrictions Applied and A TISket A Tasket. The exhibits will be open to the public Monday to Wednesday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Silk Scarf/Stole Exhibition is a national design competitionspongored by the ACC and curated by

men%er weaver Pirkko Karvonen. All items are made of silk or a silk blend and have been handwovenor handspun. Juried on creative and unique design, workmanshipand

technique, many of the items in this

exhibit are for sale. Prior to The Works, this exhibit opened at the Red Deer and District Museumand will be there until May 27.

No Restrictions Applied focuses on Western Canadian craft in traditional mediums. British Columbia, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories have each submitted 10 works and a similar nutTberhave been selected from Alberta Craft Council merrbers. (The Yukon Willalso be represented when this exhibit travels

to Calgary in September as part of the ACC 10th anniversary celebration.) It is hoped this collection of works will stimulate discussion on the question of whether craft is art. The thirdcomponent is the ACC sponsored national basket exhibition and sale, A Tisket a Tasket, curated by men%erbasket maker Rae Hunter. Innovative use of natural and manmade materials will be the focus of this show. All three of these exhibitions will be part of the ACC 10th anniversary celebration and will open Septenber 13 In Calgary.

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May/June 1990 Alberta Craft

Scarf/stole exhibition begins tour in Red Deer The Silk Scarf/Stole Exhibition is already on display at the Red Deer and District Museum following the April 6th jurying of the nearly 100 articles from 37 artists. The Alberta Craft Council sponsored national competition attracted 32 articles from Ontario, 29 from British Columbia,13 from Nova Scotia, eight from Alberta, two from Newfoundland and New Brunswick, and one from Quebec. Out of those entries, judges selected 45 articles which represented the work of 22 artisans.

Ria Bogaen, an Edmontonarea

teacher and weaver, Mary Greyson, retired associate professor, Art & Design, University of Alberta, and Dr. Anne Lambert, curator and professor, Departmentof Clothing & Textiles, University of Alberta judged the entries.

Grand Prlze Wlnner: White and Blue Stole (80x24") created by Mary Bentley of North Vancouver, Brltlsh Columbla. photoby PlrkkoKarvonm

They were impressed by the variety, originality and craftsmanship. Color played a special part. Many artisans had hand painted or dyed warps and wefts which lent luminosity to the

scarves and stoles. Judges also

commented that there was a lot of

passion and energy in the work of the entrants, articles were full of cornplexity and entertained with their luminosity and overall shimmering transcendency.

British Columbia resident receives a $200 prize from the Alison Seller Scholarship Fund. She is a member of the Greater Vancouver Weavers Guild as were many other entrants.

Mary Bentley's grand prize winning shawl showed theoretical boldness and flair. The North Vancouver,

Gale Johnson of Rimbey was one of 13 selected for merit awards and the only Albertan to receive one. An exquisite ikat scarf eamed her a $50 credit voucher from Gina Browns of Calgary. Nancy Ruth Sissons of Medicine Hat is the other Albertan represented in the exhibition.

Exhibition merit awards

Catherine Barr Elizabeth Bell Ingrid Boesel

Judith Fielder Gaye Hansen Gale Johnson Jane Kenyon Shan Melzak

Catherine M. Roulet Hilde Schreier

Lisa Trojan Janis Ulrich

E. Del. Zoppo

Vancouver,BC

NorthVancouver,BC Guelph, Ontario Toronto,Ontario North Vanvouver, BC Rirnbey, Alberta Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Vancouver,BC

Belleville,Ontario Nepeon, Ontario Dollarddes Omeaux, Quebec

Likely,BC

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Thank-yous go to all companies who sponsored the $20 to $50 merit awards and especially to the Alberta based-businesses who supported

the exhibition.

May/June 1990 Alberta Craft

The exhibitionwhich was curated by ACC merrber Pirkko Karvonen is on display in Red Deer until May 27 (coinciding with the Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta annual conference),at The Works, EdmontonfromJune 22 to July 4, and openingSeptember 13 in Calgary as part of the ACC 10th anniversary celebrations.

Thank-yous from the ACC go to all who entered the exhibit competition, to Pirkko for a.lrating and to the jurors.

B.C. show opens windowfor home businesses

by Lorna Jewell, ACC admlnlstratlveasslstant

ponent of the show was what I was most interested in. It was also the area where the majority of retail buyers were.

On March 11, I had the opportunity to attend Southex Exhibitions Vancouver Spring Gift Show on behalf of the ACC. The show, like Edmonton's, allows wholesale marketers to do business directly with retail buyers. The Vancouver show, for the second time, featured "Window on Opportunity"for B.C. home-based businesses. This com-

The B.C. governmenthas recog-

nized that the number of homebased businesses is growing at a rapid pace. They are a source of employmentand of new products and services for consumers. Also, they offer entrepreneursan opportunity to be their own employer. The

7990

Alberta Art

Foundation

Acquisition through

slide submissions pate in the Alberta Art Foundation's annual

acquisition of art through slide submissions.

Slides and application forms will be reviewed

by an independent jury committee - it's an

easy way to bring your work to the attention

of the AAF Eligibility

• You must be a residentof Alberta for at least One year and currently living in the province.

dinator for the home-based area. Barb Mowatwas responsible for the jurying of actual items, coordinating workshops and producing an exhibitors handbook. Many of the participants said the informationthey received was worth far rnore than the $100 entry fee.

Although the criteria for the show is that you be a home-based business, approximately 90 per cent of the 120 businesses were craft. The quality, variety and presentation of crafts

was excellent.

1990

All eligible artists in the province may partici-

Ministryof Regional and Economic Development had contracted a coor-

The jury, made up of three retail buyers, anticipated that each participant would receive $3,000 to $4,000 in orders. The patticipants were provided with an excellent opportunityto learn about wholesale marketing, cus-

tomerservice, display and presenta-

Please send me application I form(s) for the Alberta Art Foundation | 1990 Acquisition Through Slide Sub-I missions Project.

tion of their product for a minimal commitment of time and money.

Southex Gift Shows offer excellent

NAME:

value to all craftspeople wanting to explore new market areas. If you are

ADDRESS.

interested in more information,

please call the ACC office.

• If you have receivedformal art training from

an educational institution,such as a univer-

siry or college, you must wait one year before

participating.

• Artworks created during these programs, or

up to one year following completion of the program. are not eligible for purchase.

• If you have attendedart workshopsand

ALBERTA ART FOUNDATION

1 4th Floor, 10158 - 103 street

seminars, the one year waiting period is not applicable, however, works created during

I Edmonton, Alberta

• Submissions from representativesof a rtists

All submissions must be by slide only;

these sessions are not eligible for purchase. are not acceptable. Application Form

T5J OX6

maximumof 5 good qualityslidesl

I (duplicates only, please) Can be submined.

Submissions welcome

For llstlngs In the Calendar of Events, please send the Informatlon to the ACC office at least

Application forms are available from the

Alberta Art Foundation.

7990

All glides must be received •t the AAF Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 1990.

two months ahead of the actual event date to ensure publlcatlon. Check page 2 for deadlines.

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May/June 1990 Alberta Craft

Calls for entry

CALENDAR

Calgary

MUTTART CONSERVATORY SEEKS

deadline:July 1. Fee: $25 for members;

EMERGING ARTISTS Monthlyexhibitions. Preference given to, but not restrictedto subject matter related to nature, including landscapes, florals and the natural environment Paintings, drawings, prints, small sculp-

accepted. Information:Southern Alberta Wood-

Extension Officer, Muttart Conservatory, Ed-

DIMENSIONS Southern Alberta Woodworkers

Society exhibition open to residents of Alberta,

British Columbia, Saskatchewan or Manitoba. $40 for non-members. Fee refun±d if enw not

workers Society, PO Box 6753, Station D, Cal-

gary, AB T2P 2E6; 230-7991 (John Lavoie) 255-7372 (Henry Schlosser).

ARTISTS/ARTISANS Handspirits,a co-opera-

ture can be accommodated. Information: Senior

montonParks & Recreation, PO Box 2359, Edmonton,AB T5J 2R7; 428-3664.

HARCOURT HOUSE GALLERY Where Ed-

Other centres

ABSOLUTELY ALBERTA proudlypresenting made in Alberta handcrafts in the resort town of Banff, seeks original fine crafted work. All meda

considered,but glass, ceramics, wood, fibre and jewelry in medium price range preferred. Uniquely Alberta items a plus. Photo"slides of

work and bio requsted. Contact: Patricia

Langridge. Absolutely Alberta, Box 159, Banff, AB TOL OCO; 762-3990.

Eve gallery, seeks finely crafted, original work.

monton Communiw Artists Network is now a public art gallery and is accepting submissions

ceramic and paper. Selection process guaran-

WECAN is also establishing an artists fee

requested. Information: Handspirits, 1410 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R OY2; 263-HAND.

House, 10215 112 Street, Edmonton; 426-4180

submissions (either slides or prints) of high quality, mntemporary crafts by Canadian artisans. Information: Timberline Gallery, Box 354, Cochrane, Andrea 2948.

FESTIVAL August 10-12, a-aft market and demonstrations.Juried, send five photos (minimum) and $150 entrance fee (indu±s two

as quilts for show and competitionor sale. To

Shop features work in fibre, wood, glass, tees maintenance of the finest qualiy. Resume

BANKERS HALL in downtownCalgary offers

artists the opportunity of short term leasing on

a uniquecart program.Information:Yvonne Rauw, Bankers Hall Marketing269-5500Monday to Friday.Out of towncall collect. ART MARKET 4th annualart and craft sale, November 16-19, 1990, Calgary Convention Centre, City Centre. Application processing beginsApril 1 and continuesuntilall space is

from artists for its gallery programming.

schedule. Information: WECAN, Harcourt

11th ANNUAL EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC

passes). Deadline: June 29. Information:Crafts Application, Edmonton Folk Music Festival, PO

Box 4130, Edmonton,AB T6E 4T2; 429-1899.

WHIRLIGIGS, WEATHERVANES AND

LAKE BONAVISTAPROMENADEis in

FOYER GALLERY, EDMONTONCENTENNIAL LIBRARY is aæeptjngsubmissionsfor

428-3033.

solo or group exhibitions. Information:Com-

commitment,maximum 30 days to sell. Infor-

muniy Programmes, Edmonton Public Library 423-2331 ext 246.

271-9417(Susan Moore).

Juried, a full nine days or a four or five day ses-

scheduled for March, this wholesale show is

645, First Edmonton Place, 10665 Jasper Avenue,Edmonton,AB T5J 3S9; 424-0787. HANDS IN HARMONY August3-6, west Ed-

mation: Neill & Company Ltd., Suite 212, 755 Lake Bonavista Drive SE, Calgary, AB T2J ON3;

CALGARY GIFT SHOW September21-23, RoundupCentre,StampedePark. Previously now planned for the fall. For information:Calgary Gift Show, #100, 9805 HortonRoad SW, Calgary, AB T2V 2X5; 253-9555.

FESTIVALOF CRAFTS Fourt annualcraft 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

HARCOURT HOUSE GALLERY is seeking

submission in all visual arts mediums for upcoming exhibitions. Deadlines: May 15. 5 p.m.

berta Provincial Plowing Match and Wanham

Homecoming. 10,000 to 15,000 visitors expected. Information:Darlene Webber, Box 98.

August 4. Informatjon/Applicationforms: Rita

coordinator, Edmonton Parks and Recreation

hibiting; $10 per day minimum10 day

be held in conjunction with the 20th Annual Al-

Please contact Laine Lun±, park animation

Loney,PO Box 385, Banff,AB TOL OCO;762-

process Of establishing itself as a venue for artists to sell and/or display works. No fee for ex-

producers of country crafts and products as well

Wanham.AB TOH 90.

a call for participants,no charge for displays.

2345.

CRAFTERS MARKET, QUILT SHOW & COM. PETITION June 22-24, AB. Seeking

WINDSOCKS is an exhibit, workshop and sale to be held in Dawson Park, Edmonton. This is

filled. IBO booths, juried, high quality sale. Infor-

mation: Art Market Productions, Marlene A.

TIMBERLINE GALLERY we are welmming

CAMEO'S 11thCHRISTMASCRAFT SALE December 1-9, Edmonton Convention Centre.

sion. Information: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 Palace. HANDS IN HARMONY CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE November22-25, Edmonton Commonwealth

Stadium. Information: Hands in

Harmony, 17219 106 Avenue, Edmonton, AB

T5S IE7; 486-1670or 487-0714(evenings). Basil or Annette Greenberg.

COOPERATIVE HOUSINGFEDERATION OF

JASPER HERITAGEFOLK FESTIVAL invites all arists and craftspeopleto its craft sale Hindie, Box 1983,Jasper, AB TOE IEO.

Other provinces

TORONTO SCULPTURE GARDEN Emphasizes site-specific work. Pays arist fees Md

fabrication costs. Submissions accepted

anytime and reviewed quarterly. Information: Toronto Sculpture Garden, PO Box 54, Station

Q, Toronto,ON M4T 2L7; 416/485-9658.

ORIGINALS • A SPRING CRAFT SALE April 5-8, 1990. Ottawa Civic Centre, Landsdowne Park, Ottawa. Information: Industrial Tra± and

Commerce Shows Inc.. Tom Gamble, 47 ClarenceStreet, Suite 440, Ottawa,ON KIN

SKI; 613/232-5777.

VIRTU V; FORUM & FUNCTION 5th annual Canadian juried ±sign competjüonfor furniture

and acæssories created for rosi&ntial use. Eligible are original products &signed and/or

manufacturedin 1988/89by Canadan residents or Canadian citizens living abroad. Infor-

mation: Forum & Function, Directions in Design. Box 584, Stn. C, Toronto,ON M6J 3R9; 416/588-5229.

CANADA is seeking craftspeople to sell their

SPORT ART COLLECTION sask sport Ina of

group artisan (artist fee, catalogue) and emerg-

June 3, Edmonton Convention Centre. Fee: $10

5 p.m. for figurative group (artists fee,

Susan Silvester 426-2481. ANNETTE'S POTTERY & GIFTS is opening a

for professionalsolo (artistsfee, catalogue),

goods at its annual general meeting May 30 to

Regina is looking for new works in any medium

ing artists (artists fee, catalogue). November 2,

per table, limit one per person. Information:

by Canadian makers/artists to to its mnectjon. Works must have a sports tleme. Informa-

catalogue) and an open competition. All artists will be notified within boo weeks of submission

craft and gift store in Kingsway Garden Mall, Ed-

217; 306/780-9309.

deadline. Send c.v., artist statement, 10 sli±s

(good quality), and a s.a.s.e. to Exhibition Committee. Harcourt House Gallery, 3rd floor, 10215

112 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1M7; 426-4180

or 425-9087.

May/June 1990 Alberta Craft

tjon: MurrayDyke, Sport Art Collection, Sask Sport Inc., 1870 Lorne Street, Regina SK

monton. We require all good quality crafts. Consignment. Please write to: Annette's, 17219 106

street,Edmonton, AB T5S IE7; 487-0714.

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CALENDAR

Calls for entry

CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION August

Other provinces

15 to September 3 Arts, Crafts, Hobbies Build-

THE CRAFT GALLERY Invitescraftspeopleto submit proposals for exhibitions witl slides and resumes. Contact: Alan Elder, curator,

The Craft Gallery, Oltario Crafts Coundl, 35

Caul Street, Toronto,ON M5T IV7•,41&9773551. CANADA COUNCIL ART BANK Jury members meet twice a year to determineworks of an whi&lwill be pur±ased. Deadines: Wy 1 arß November1. Informadon:Canada Coundl Art Bank, 2279 GladwinCresænt, atawa, ON Kl B 4K9; 613'5984359.

NATIONALQUILT EXHIBITION

22-27to

ing. Exhibiöon Plee, Toronto. Submit Jeter and photos of work. Deadline: July 1. Contact: unda

Montanan,Sales Coordnator, Rentals Dept

Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON M6K 303;

416/393-6069.

CIRCLE CRAFT CHRISTMASMARKET Nowrnber8-12,Vannuver Tra± and ConvenEon Centre. Juried craft show. Applicaion processing begins Fv%y1 and coninues until he

show fills. Inmnaion: Circle Craft Christnas Market, 1386 Cartwright Steet, Vancouver, BC

V6H 3R8; 604684-2422.

BUILT-IN COMPETITION FOR CANADIAN CRAFT MUSEUM, CANADA The Cartwright

run in conjuncfionwith he QuiltCana& Conferencesponsoredby he Canadan Quilters'Association. Information: Nancy-Lou Patterson, 115 William Street W.. Waterloo,ON N2L IJ8.

will expand into a new downtown building

of tle National Gallery of Canada is reqtnsting

missioned, as selected by competition,to

CANADIANMADEJEWELRY The Bookstore

Gallery. a nine-year-old, non-profit

gallery.

Museum

range is preferred.Submitto: The Bookstore, Nabonal Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Driw, PO Box 427 StationA, Ottawa,ON KIN 9N4,

604/687-8266.

material restricjons, but a low to moderab price

pubZ areas art to be integratedintohe 10,000 sqwe footbuilding.For a lising of projects write to: CartwrightGallery, 1411 CartwrightSreet, ikncouver, BC V6H 3R7;

Am. Diane Cardill; 613/990-0961.

Shows & events

DESIGN July 25-29, Harbourfront, Toronto. ln-

Queens Quay West, Toronto,ON M5J 2G8; 416/973-4963.

ENEC REGIONAL QUILT SHOW July 1-31.

Open to all %liltersusing raditjonal nmtradtional techniques. Deadline: June 6. Information: Estevan National Exhibition Cerfre, 118

Fourth street, Estevan, SK; 306/634-7644.

Calgary

MAY 2-13 Calgary Guildof Neede and Fibre Arts, InternaionalMonoprinters' Guild. MAY 24-25 Bow River Quilters.MAY 30 TO JUNE 20 Universiy of CaWry BFA Grads, Susan Woolgar.ConnieCooper.JUNE 27 TO JULY 10 Inese Birstins,Lynn Lywin, Jean Michal-

QUILTAND NEEDLEWORKEXHIBITION celebrate Sault Ste. tv'arie being named Natim-

Gallery,401 9 Avenue SW, Calgary; 233-4000.

al Foresw Capitalof Cana& for 1990.Enter original designs with some variationof the Fores&y Capita]of Canada logo. Three $500 cash prizes. Deadline: July 2. Intonation Sault

Ste. Marie Wseum, 690 Queen SYeet East, Sault ste. Marie,ON P6A 2A4: 705/759-5707or FAX: 705,759-5700.

Antique quilt exhibit will also

run in conjunc60n with tlis show.

1 ANNUAL OTTAWACHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE December6-16. Ottawa Civic Cenre, Park,

Companion show to

ORIGINALS - A Spring CraftSale. show. Information: Industrial Trade & Consumer Shoves Inc., Tom Gamble, 47 Clarence Steet, Suito 440, Ottawa, ON KIN 9K1; 613/232-5777.

11TH MANITOBACHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE November21-25, WinnipegConventionCento, Winnipeg.For applicationsor informaioncontact: Ron Mark, Western Works, •200 62 Hargrave Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C ONI; 204042-8580,

8255.

SMALL EXPRESSIONS 90 July 12-15,internaional juried fibre exhibit in

with

Guild of America's Conver-

gence90, Jan Jose, CA Cash awar±. Deadline: April I. Size restriction 15• square. Information:HGA/SmaII Expressions, 120 MountainAve. B 101, Bloomfield,CT 06002 prospectus.

TO MAY 28 Four Part Harmony - photomllages

chem. JULY 25 TO 15 Robert Webb, Neel Dewit-Wlbaut, Howard Norfiey. Exhibits

November 1990, Sault Ste. Marie Wseum. TO

Stephen Ross. IntemationalGallery, 643 G st-eat, San Diego, CA 92101 USA; 61B'235

late 1991. Craftspeople will be corn-

design and make botl free standing fumiture for

formation: The Craft Studio at Harbourfront, 235

Acceping slides of contemporary crafts for exhibidon and sale. Please send information to

±säned for its use as he CanadianCraft

submissionsof slides, photos,or poffoliosof made jewelry.The jewelry would be on a consignment and/or wholesale basis dependng on tle value of tie artides. No

11THANNUALFESTIVALOF CRAFT AND

Other countries

INTERNATIONAL GALLERY OF SAN DIEGO

of Otler work on a rotatng basis. Gulf Canada

Mon&y

Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Other centres

APRIL 29 to JUNE 2 Art Alive and Well in

Schools - over 400 pieces by studentsof Lehbri#e mddistri< gdlools; Stan Dennisbn

by Delaney, sculpturesby Ruby Grieg Rasmussen, Chris Saruk Reid. MAY 31 TO JUNE 25 Vessels: Beyond by tie Parwand Potters Guild. Opening June 3, 1-4 p.m. Oppertshauser House, Stony Plü, AB; 963-2777. MAY 12 Fort Saskatchewan Handyorks Sociey

craft sale, Fort

Avenue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hall, 10420 98

Otherprovinces

TO MARCH 15 EndangeredSpecies: Aründ Imagery,Naimal Museumof NaturalSciences, Metcalfe and McLeod Streets, Ottawa;

613,991-0437. As part of tie museum's new

itjative,SOS: Save QJr Spedes, Jor&n

Lachlan exhibits reænt æramic sculptures.

- photography. JUNE 9 TO JULY 7 Annemarie

TO MARCH 14 Diunonds in tie Rough, a

Arts, WoodW1dCampus. SIAST, Prinæ Albert

Schmid Elser - cerarü sculpwre; Larry Towell

14 TO

Sconie Wilson - drawings. JULY

The Quilt

as an Art; Bart PragnaJ Rerospecive. Southern

Alberta Art Gallery, 601 3 Avenue South, Letibri#e. AB TIJ OH4;3270770. MAY 3-27 Weaving as an Art Form an exhibi-

ion by the Ednonton Weavers Guild. Profiles Gallery. 2nd Floor,St. Albert Plæe, 5 Anne street, st Albert;459-1697.

MAY 30 TO JUNE 3 st. AlbertFestivalof

Arts craft sale, AWnsdaJe Arena. 10 a.m. to

p.m.

11a.m. 4 p.m.

Sunday. Inforaffltion: 458-7979.

exhibtion of work by senior students of A"ied

The Saskatchewan Craft Gallery, 1231 , Idytwyw

Drive, North, Saskatoon, SKS7L 3616.

IAI;306Æ53-

MARCH 9 TO MAY 20 Designed for ion. For Use - a nationaljuried exhibit,

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER3 Contemporary German Jewelry - works by 16 prominent Ger-

man jewellers.SEPTEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 30

by Hand: Felt

Paper Art from

British Columbia. Cartwright Gallery, 1411 CartwrightStreet, Vancouver,BC V6H 3R7;

604/687-8266.

May/June 1990 Alberta Craft

CALENDAR Courses, seminars and conferences

Calgary

HARCOURT HOUSE ARTS CENTER 10215

programs available for adults and Connct: ACA, 1407 14 Avenue NW, Calgary,

ages. Coursesare äught by q.:aJifiedex-

THE MUTTARTGALLERY SERIES

COLOR FOR QUILTERS July 23-27, Fabriæions Studo, 9942 82 Avenue Edmonton,TSE IZI; 439-6031.Deadfine: June 22. ot,er cour-

ALBERTA COLLEGE OF ART FalVWnter AB T2N 4R3; 284-7640. Ert

Mut-

offers a variey of workshops.Infor-

mation:1221 2 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R

OW5;

COURSES AND STUDIO RENTAL For

112 Street, E&nonton offers a variety of courses and workshops in the visual arts for all

perienced instnzm.

or 425-9087.

Informaion: 426-4180

ses are offered on an ongoing basis by Judy Villett at Fabricaions Studio.

DEVONIAN BOTANIC GARDEN Nature and hortiwlure. arts Qfts programsoffered. Call 987-3054 or write Educadon, Dewnian Botanic Garden,

Of Alber-

ta. Edmonton,AB TEG 2E1. ST. ALBERT VISUAL ARTS over 60 dfferent programs offered for chil&en and

tact: Visual Arts Coordinator, 5 St. Anne

Con-

St. Albert, AB T8N 3Z9;

LEU-BRIDGE COMMUNITYCOLLEGE Horne

Other centres

study correspon±nce courses In basic &glgn. drawing, Interior &slgn, calligraphy (Italic and Contact Elaine Harrison, 3000 Col-

PLEASANT ART CENTRE Visualart dasses for all ages year roundin additionto an open

lege. Five blocks of weekly sessions induding glassblowing, paining, silk dyeing, pottery and

3323. POTTERY, WEAVING, PAINTING Courses of-

and hourlymembers. Information:Nort %unt Pleasant Art Centre, 523 27 Avenue NW, Calgar-y,AB T2M 2H9; 289-5626.

photography, baskeüy, fashion design, bronze

interested in working spaæ and/or instruc60n in

ceramics @ntact tie Ciy of Calgary, Leisure Learning at 244-6661 or 244-6562.

time pottery studio available to boh montlly

CALGARY GUILD OF NEEDLE AND FIBRE

ARTISTS %nthly meetings tt•Esecond Wednesday of each month at the Scandnavian Centre, 739 20 Avenue NW, Calgary. Contact:

CGNFA, PO Box 176,StationG, Calgary,AB T3A 2G2. FURTHER EDUCATIONCOURSES A

range of adult, credt free, programs offered by

Calgary Board of Educationand Calgary Parks and Recreation.Call 244-6661 or 244-

6562.

Edmonton

U OF A EXTENSION

Courses offered in art his-

tory, ceramics, design, drawing. painting, music, photography, printmaking, theatre and professional deiÆlopment Communiy art courses also offered in many Alberta communities. Information: 492-3116

EDMONTON'SSOUTHWEST CULTURAL

CENTRE Offers a broad range of prograrnsin

visual and performing arts, crafts and hobbies. Taught by qualified, experienced instuctors. ln-

formaton: 428-5252.

EDMONTONPUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD A

wide varieWof visual arts and crafts

Edmonton Public Schools, Continuing Educa-

ion 426-3280.

ENTERPRISE IN ACTION is a new, non-

credit, home sbJdy course prepared by

Athabasca UniversiW. 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

ChurchillAvenue. St. Albert,AB T8N 134.

SERIES 90 July 2 to August3, Red Deer col-

raku. print making, saulpture, drawing. jewelry.

320-3323.

berta Culmre and MultiælWralism, Visual Arts,

Edmonton;427-

Spinning, weaving, quilting. leather, serger courses, etc. deadine:

Calgary,AB T2R OC9; 297-8421 or Red Deer College, Box 5065, Red Deer, T4N 5H5; 342-

viæs, Cds College, Olds. AB TOM IPO.

THIRD

lage Alberta.An arid ly adjusted watercolor and Ink brushwork

55 classes, enrolmentlimited.Informaion:Al3rd floor, 10158 103 2031 or Visual

3rd floor,52511 Avenue SW,

3516, 3515 or3514.

CERAMIC

SYMPOSIUM May 11-13,%didne Hat College.

Theme - Pots for sale: Can qualiy it all? Workshops, lectures. APA annual meeting, forum. Fee: $125. Contact Medicine Hat College, Division of Communiy Education529-

BANFF CENTRE THE LEIGHTON ARTIST

COLONY Two visual arts studios are available

for use as workingreteats by professionalar-

fists for a maximum period of tYee months per

year. Appücantsmust show evi&nce of sustained dediæjon and significant adlievernent. SuæesshJl canddates will be chosen by a panel

comprised of faculty Of School ot FirB Arts. For further informajon write to he co-ordnator,

LeightonArist Colony,The Cenre, PO Box 1020, Banff,AB TOLOCO. CITY OF RED DEER RECREATION AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT Offers a wide variety of

hands-on introductoryarts opportuniiesfor teens and chi&en. A complete fist of programs is available from: Red Dær Recreaion and CultureDept c/o Ciy Hall, 5008, Red Deer.AB T4N 3T4.

THE LEIGHTONCENTRE Offeringa wide range of art and handicraft courses and workshops. Inforrnation:The Leighton Centre,

Box 48, Midnapore, AB TOL IJO; 9314636.

PARKLAND POTTERS

classes

You may also fax us at 403/460-8538. Sorry,

EDMONTON PARKS AND RECREATION

STRATHCONA COUNTY RECREATION AND PARKS Offers visual arts programs at the

variey of visual arts courses offered hroughout the city. Write to: Edmonton Parks

and Recreation, PO Box 2359. Edmonton,AB

T5J 2R7; 428-3559.

May/June 1990 Alberta Craft

ßred by Visual Arts Departnent,Leülbr•e CommunityCollege, Lethbri#e, AB TIK ILS;

casting, stained glass, paper making, etc. In total

in Stony Plain. Call Lori Topilka 962-4990, Cathy

telephone inquiries cannot be aæommodated at his irne.

lege DriveSoutl, Letibri#e, AB TIK IL6; 320-

zehr 963-5103 or carol Hartwell892-2318.

FIBRE WEEK 1990 July 9-14, Olds College. 19. Information: Departrnent of Extension

ROBERT SINCLAIR WATER COLOR

WORKSHOP July 2-8 and 8-14, Sunshine

workshop. Informaåon: Robert Sinclair, 10819

52 Avenue. Ednonton, AB T6H

Other provinces

438-3574.

QUILT CANADA May 22-27. Universityof

Waterloo. Sponsored by he

Assodafion, 30 insructors wil

Quilters'

workshops,

cormrrendy witl tree quilt shows and a

variety of programs. To register contact: Heaher Stewart 1694 Hillsi± Drive, ON N6G3T2.

WEST

COAST

IMAGES Nationd

Embrowerer•s Association seminar. May 12-18,

University of Victoria. Information: Mary Ransberry,Universityof Vicma, Confermm Office, Box 1700,Victoria, BC vew 2Y2.

VANCOUVER GUILD OF FABRIC ARTS May

5, 20t1 anniversuy ælebration. historicfashbn

show and tea. Information: Anne Love, coordinator 1990 committee, 3891 Bayridge

Avenue. west Vancouver,BC V7V 3J3;

604,922-3033. ARTSPERIENCE July 9 to August3 Summer sdlool of Ü1earts, Cana±re College of

Arts and Tedlnobgy, PO Box 5001 , 100

Drive, NorthBay, ON PIB8K9; 705/4741-7600. Programs in visual arts. crafts, fibre arts, übruy

arts, music,

arts. mrnpum,

culinary arts,

immersion programs,

Smeltzer House Visual Arts Cerfre and he Clay

Hut in Sherwood Park. For program Informaüon:

2025 Oak Street. Sherwood Park, AB

T8AOW9; 467-2211.

Contlnued on next page

CALENDAR

Grants , awards and scholarships

CANADA COUNCIL: VISITING FOREIGN AR-

FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIPS For information

TISTS A Department of External Affairs program

on scholarships and fellowships to Canadians

help arts organizations supportvisits by dstin-

ship AdministrationServices, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa,ON KIP 5N1; 613/563-1236.

administered by the Arts Awards Service of tie Canada Council. This program is inten&d to guished foreign artists to teach creative or per-

forming arts. Deadline: December 15. Information:Arts Awards Service, The Canada

Council,99 MetcalfeStreet,PO Box 1047,ottawa,ON KIP 5V8. CANADA COUNCIL: CHALMERS FUND FOR THE CRAFTS March1 and September1 are

the deadlines for applications for support for

special projects, research and special

workshops

for the crafts in Canada. Informa-

ion: Visual Arts Section,Canada Council,99 Metcalfestreet, PO Box 1047,Ottawa,ON KIP 5VB; 416/237-3400.

CANADA COUNCIL VISUAL ARTS GRANTS

by other countriescontact: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, S&lolar-

POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION

Provides financial assistance to individual

working artists in paint, sculpture or mixed media of •established' ability. Current professional/personal needs are its main concem,

rather than past debts. No age or geographic

limitation. Grants are awarded periodically throughout the year, and size and length of the

award are

by the

cir-

cumstanæs of the artist. Information: The Pol-

FoundationInc., PO Box 4957, New York, NY 10185.

Open to artists and craftspeople under 35 from

April 15, July 15, October 15. Information:

pounds each and tenable for up to nine

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 programis designed to en-

courage projects that venture into now ter-

ritoriesin the arts and culture.Proposalsfor initial undertakings in any art field (including crafts, &sign and performing arts) that seek to develop an original aesthetic approach and are

Commonwealthcountries. Worth up to 6,000 morfis.

The Commonwealth Institute would

also like to hear from any artists willing to share their studlos and work with award winners in fris

way. Deadline: October 1. Information:Arts Department, Commonwealth Institute, Kensington High Street, London W8 6NQ England.

HENRY MOOREFOUNDATIONResidenial fellowships to sculptors under age 35 who have

completed post-grad course in sculpture or

intended for public presentation. Mailing date

have equivalent experience. Contact: Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, Peckham Road,

Information:613/598-4339.

BRUCEBOSCHOLARSHIPSAllowpromising

deadlines: January 15, May 1, September 15.

EUZABETH GREENSHIELDS FOUNDATION

Supports art students seeking training in

ional means of artistic expressions, young artists (painting, drawing. printmaking, sculpture)

who have demonstrated technical competence in traditional means or artistic expression. Note:

the charter precludes supportto artists in abstract fields. Candidates must be un±r 31 , started/completed training in an established art 6&1001 and/or demonstrated a commiünent to

make a lifetime career of art Awards are for $8,000. Applications accepted throughout the year. Contact: Elizabeth Greenshields

tion,1814SherbrookeStreetW, H3H IE4.

Founda-

London SE5

England; 01/703-0987.

Canadian artists to spend rwo summer months

at Brucebo studio near VISby, Island of Gotland,

Sweden. Approximate value: $2,500. Informa60n: Secretary, Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation, c/o Dr. Jan Lundren, Deptof Geography,

McGill UniversiW.805 SherbrookoStreet W. Montreal,PO H3A 2K6; 514/392-4718. COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS The following countries offer Canadian citizens sdlolarships for study at the un±rgraduato or post-graduate

level in the arts, as well as other

disciplines: Ghana, Hong Kong, Inda, Jamaiæ,

Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Uganda, United Kingdom. Information: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. Scholar-

ship Administration Services, 151 Slater

street, Ottawa, ON KIP 5N1; 613/563-1236.

Courses, seminars and conferences Other countries

CONVERGENCE

90 - Connecting Threads July

12-15, San Jose. Sponsored by the Handweavers Guild of America. Mail registrations end June 10, but registrations are welcome at

the door beginning on July 12. Information:PO

Box 1808, Aptos, CA 95001-1808; 408/4621117.

Weaving as an Art Form is the theme of the current EdmontonWeavers Guild exhibition showing at Profiles Gallery, St. Albert until May

FIVE FELLOWSHIPSIN ART AND CRAFT

Aand B deadlines: October 1 and April 1. Project

Cost and Travel Grant deadlines: January 15,

Edmonton Weavers Guild shows art

INTERNATIONAL FELT SYMPOSIUM August 27-31 , Aarhus, Denmark. Lectures, sli±shows,

films, demonstrations,discussions, fashion show, suppliers exhibition, as well as a juried craft show, contemporary art exhibition and historicaVethonographiæl exhibition of Asian felt.

Appliætjons: International Filtsymposium 1990,

Kongress Centre DK8000,Aarhus C, Denmark,

The guild wanted people to realize that weaving isn't only table linens, placemats and

scarves, said Jean Connors who organized the show along with Conchita Hurabielle. Some of the pieces are "absolutely stunning,"she said, noting entrants most decidedly abided by the exhibit theme and have shown that weaving isn't just functional.

Like all Edmonton Weavers Guild exhibitsor sales, a high

standard is demanded and no mistakes are allowed in exhibited works. The jury selected over 40 items from 15 members.

The EdmontonWeavers Guild is a memberassociation of the Alberta Craft Council and has approximately 125 members. Profiles Gallery is located at St. AlbertPlace, Saint Anne Street, St. Albert. The gallery

is open from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday to Saturday for this exhibit.

May/June1990 AlbertaCraft

National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts

by Llnda Stanler, ACC dlrector

The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) is a professional organization whose purpose is to stimulate, promote and improve education in the ceramic arts. NCECA accomplishes this by providing a forum for the exchange of stimulating ideas and vital information about ceramics throughout the creative studies community. Mostcommunication takes place through the annual conference. This year it was held in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 21-24 with the program theme Rediscovery. Topics and panels addressed the richness of our heritage, the vitality of the present and the potentialto shape our future. Members in attendance this year (approximately2,000) represented among others, teachers, students, studio artists, potters, art historians, writers, museum and gallery directors and collectors. The Canadian presence at these conferences cannot be overlooked. As well, there was a vibrant contingent of Scandinavians. The growing international flavor serves to enhance the validity of this conference. This was the first year that the conference was not centered at an educational institutionwhich caused a scattering in terms of ancillary events and exhibitions. Many of the exhibitions were difficult to get to (some located in Kentucky) if you did not stay on an organized bus tour conducted on the first day.

Social time at these conferences is always the highlight and is certainly when almost all the networking gets done. If you have never been to a conference of this scope (I would encourage you to do so) plan on taking advantage of the time spent in the hotel lobby, on buses, in restaurants

May/June 1990 Alberta Craft

and lounges to seek out, meet and

report

talk to new friends and colleagues. I guarantee this will be the rmst rewarding and memorable part of your conference experience.

Chuck Wissinger, Shirley Rimer and I spent a considerable arnountof time with the Scandinavians. We were able to firm up plans for a Scandinavian/Canadianexchange. The Ceramics Instituteat Red Deer College will be facilitating this exchange on the Canadian end. The Scandinavians will be in Alberta in 1991 as part of a joint venture between the Ceramics Institute and The Works festival in Edmonton. The Scandinavians' stay in Alberta will begin with a symposium in June as part of the residency program at Red Deer College and willcontinue at The Works . Following The Works, they will be scattering throughoutthe province for various guest artist appearances which include Banff Centre, Calgary Leisure Learning, numerousstudiosand guilds. If your organization is interested in bringing in one of these artists this is your opportunity.They are travelling a long distance to get here and would like to cover some territory during their stay. For further informationcontact Shirley Rimer at

342-3335.

Shirley Rirner from Red Deer was one of the guest artists at a preNCECA symposium held at Ohio State University in Columbus. The syrnposium was organized by Debbie Cherniawski, a graduate student at Ohio State and former Alberta resident.This symposiumwas an opportunityfor students to look over the graduate facilities at Ohio State. Students, teachers and working artists actively took part in this forum for debate and informationexchange. Various schools from Canada and

the US were represented, slides were shown of work and facilities, and programmingwas discussed. Guest artists, eight in total, showed slides and discussed their personal

philosophies. Also included in the

syrnposium was a tour of Ceramics Monthly offices by editor Bill Hunt, a studio tour by Deborah Harrell, ceramic professor at Ohio State, and a tour of Wexner Centre, a $43 million building touted as the most significant piece of architectureof the decade dedicated to the visual arts. A highlight of this symposium was a show mounted at Ohio State which displayed work of symposium participants. Participants from the OSU symposium left Columbus and headed to Cincinnati for NCECA with a bet-

ter understanding of what various programs have to offer and how their present situations perform relative to others. Most valuable was the many new friends and connections made, it was terrific to see these familiar faces again at the conference in Cincinnati. Finally, I would like to thank Debbie Chemiawski for coordinating this event which began as a vehicle to get a few friends togetherfrom Canada and the US and which evolved Into rrwch more. The ACC

provided financialassis-

tance forLindato attend this conference.

Art educator to speak at ACC meeting Stanford Perrott, a well-known art educator, will address the importance of creativedesign as guest speaker at the ACC annual general meetingat the Elkana Ranch, Bragg Creek, May 26.

From 1946 to 1967, Mr.Perrottwas

an art instructor at the Alberta College of Art, Calgary, he then headed the college until 1974. After retiring from that position he has dedicated his time to painting, art consultation and lecturing. Mr. Perrott is a resident of Bragg Creek and has been for the past 27 years.

In addition to the evening guest speaker, a federal government representative will be on hand earlier in the day to address questions regarding the Goods and Services Tax.

Merrbers are all encouraged to attend the meeting. Voting for new board menbers will be part of the agenda and you can find candidate informationon the following page and in the previous issue of Alberta Craft.

If you havenl sent in a pre-registration form (thedeadline was May 1),

ing, please call the office so that preparations for your attendance can be made. There is a $15 charge per person for the supper and social, although there is no cost to attend the meeting itself. For the specific meeting location please refer to the map printed in the March/AprilAlberta Craft.

but do intend to come to the meet-

The folbwlng Is an outline of the day's agenda: 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m.

3 p.m. 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m.

member assoclatlon meeting annual general meeting GST and the craftsperson session cash bar dlnner, casual attire keynote speaker Stanford Perrott cash bar and dance

ACC members make their marks Several ACC members are part of the arrent Cartwright Gallery exhibition Designed for Production,Made for Use on view in Vancouver to May 20. The exhibiition includes 70 examples of jewelry, clothing, clocks, ceramic and glass tablewares, and furnituredesigned and handmade in rwltiples. The products selected illustrate not only the marketawareness of rnoderncraftspeople, but their unique ability to do what manufacturers cannot. Designer-makers of such objects can create a new design, test its marketability,and produce multiples of it for sale and even discontinue it before industries can tool up for new production.

Those members represented in the show are Sarabeth Carnet, Calgary (jewelry), Robert Held, Vancouver (blown glass), MarthaHenry, Calgary (blown glass) and Charles Lewton-Brain, Calgary (jewelry). Jill Fisher won the award for the best small booth at the Alberta Spring Gift Show in Edmonton. This ACC member's corrpany, Canadianimals, produces hancftnitsweaters and do-it-yourself sweater kits.

Two ACC men-berswere recentlyfeaturedon CBC

Edmonton's Alberta Break - Bonnie Chapman and Susan Poole. Bonnie is a glass sculptor who works out of Edrmnton while Susan creates handmade paper. The feature on Susan was rerun on the CBC's national program Midday. ACC member Iris Wakefield was one of 12 semi-finalists competing in the Mink Lake Designer Search (one of the biggest fashion events in western Canada, according to the EdrnontonJournal) which was finalized just after the newsletterdeadline.The Edmnton designer was eligible for a $1 ,OOOprize and promotionalsupport.

Marketingtags Nowavailable

new ACC

marketing tags

(note enclosed sample)

For more information contact the office at 428-1654

May/June 1990 Alberta Craft

ACC board nominees state their intent

The followingpeople have indicated

they will run as nominees for the Alberta Craft Council board of directors: Tim Bissett, Anne Brodie, Carol

Campbell,Dianne Finch, David Green, Gerri Many Fingers and Linda

Stanier. Statements of intent from some of the candidates ran in the previous issue, while the remainder are printed here. Nominations for the six open board positions will be accepted up until and from the floor at the May 26 annual general meeting.

Carol Campbell, Calgary

I am a graduate of the Alberta College of Art 1974 and have been employed as a goldsmith in varying capacities since that time. I currently operate a design studio in Calgary where for the past three years I have specialized in creating one of a kind jewelry in precious metals and stones for sale through select galleries and to individual clients. Prior to opening the studio I worked for seven years as supervisor of a fabric arts and crafts program with Leisure Leaming Services in Calgary where I was responsible for coordinating a variety of craft programs for continuing education, and was also the originator of the world renowned quitt conference "A Patch In Time". I have memberships in Ontario Crafts Council, American Craft Council and the

neighbors locally and globally, in recognizing that potential. I would be honored to be re-elected to the board for a second term, in order to allow

ideas that have just begun germinating, to take root,grow and bbom... perennially I

Gerrl ManyFlngers, Standoff

I am interested to serve as a board merrber for the Alberta Craft Council. With my past experience in the business world and appreciation of arts and crafts, I do feel that my contribution to the craft council would be an asset to the geographic location of Southern Alberta. Southem Alberta communities - Stan-

doff,Cardston, Brocket, Fort Macleod,PincherCreek, etc. - are

basically agriculture centres. As extra income, many of the craftspeople have turned their hobbies into thriving businesses and with encouragement many more small businesses could emerge. My home is a log house ard is the home of years of collections of antiques, arts and crafts, taxidermy and wood carvings. With the combination of my own work, designing North American Indian fashions, and rneeting other crafts people in my travels, one appreciates the hard work and imagination of talented people.

David Green, Pincher Creek

My background in craft reaches into the sLxties. I am a graduate of the Kootenay School of Art in Nelson, BC, and began teaching potteryin Alberta in 1968. Teaching positions have included jobs with the Edmonton Potters' Guild, the University of Alberta, EdmontonPublicSchool Board, Alberta Culture and numerous rural organizations in the province. I owned and operated PotteryWest Limited (Edmonton) from 1972 until 1982. I am a founding mernber of the Alberta Potters' Association and have been involved in the Canadian Crafts Council.

My focus has shifted somewhat in the last few years. Although my wife and I still operate Pottery West Limited from our Pincher Creek location, I have becorne involved with the developrnent of a bcal registered historic site. My job as administratorfor this community cultural centre involves accounting and business management, program development, site restoratbn and facility coordination. I deal regularly with all levels of government and currently serve four board of directors in the community. I am well organized and a stong cornmunicator. My commitment to the developrnent and furtheranceof the craft movement would be of value to the Alberta Craft Council.

Metal Arts Guild.

Having served on the board of ACC for the past 2 years I have had the opportunityto meet with a variety of craftspeople throughout the province, and indeed in other parts of Canada . The message is always the same, we

needto let others, and in many cases

ourselves know how talented we are and be appreciative of that talent. Education and comrnunicationare crucial to our existence as individual craftspeople and as an organization serving craftspeople. We need to strive to educate not only ourselves, towards excellence, but also our

May/June 1990 Alberta Craft

Memberdialogue Are you interested in making contact with other craftspeople working in the same medium? The ACC has had several requests from members looking to cornrnunicate with, receive support from and/or input from their peers. If you feel you are working in isolation, have a need for informationor just want to touch base with others in the sarne field as yourself contact the ACC exhibition/gallery coordinator. The ACC is ready, willing and able to act as a liaison between mem-

bers. call 428-1654.

Canadian Crafts Council celebrates craft by E. Ross Bradley,

ACC representative During a board development session the provincial and national rep-

resentatives added the word celebrate to the organization's mandate statement. Perfectly logical you say, well so we thought, but not a word that often appears in a statement of purpose. It is appropriatefor our own organization in our 10th anniversary year and we look forward to the chance to share our celebration with the entire CCC when they hold their fall board meeting and annual general meeting in Calgary this September.

The gathering in Toronto (March 2224) was not entirely a celebration but a chance to discuss concerns and policies which affect craftspeople across the country.The meetings were hosted by the Ontario Crafts Council in their beautifully renovated new home at 35 McCaul Street in Toronto. The Chalmers Building, named after M. Joan Chalmers, houses three galleries on the main floor, with resource centre, offices and meeting spaces. The building also houses teaching studios and alumni offices of the neighboring Ontario College of Art and the art rental program for the Art Gallery of Ontario. With its wealth of built-in-art, result of a commitment of two per cent of the renovation budget, everyone should add a tour of the building to their next trip to Toronto.

Prior to the formal meetings members were presented with the latest developments of the Cirnuit computer network. Now in the final design stages for the first component, the implementationcommittee hopes to have it tested and in use by the summer. Cirquit is a software data base which will allow for the sharing of informationand

prornotion of individual members across the country. Once it is fully operational we will be able to put you in touch with clients, exhibitions and marketing opportunities from coast to coast.

Another area of concern raised by a series of federal government surveys and studies is the question of professional designation for the crafts. Provincial and national input has been sought in job classifications for the census, professional education and training in crafts as well as most recently the move towards legislation on the Status of the Artist. In all cases the primary concem is that craft tends to get lost under the larger heading of visual arts. Although I would argue that we are indeed artists and that in many circles craft is considered a lesser designation, we must insure that artists working in traditional media receive the full benefits of any new legislation. Members are encouraged to support the proposed legislation which will provide professional and financial benefits to artists by writing to the Minister of Communications, the Honorable Marcel Masse and their local Member of Parliament. Functional potters had the proverbial good news and bad news this year with regards to the environment.

The bad news was a passage in the

Christmas bestseller "The Canadian Green Consumers Guide" published by McClelland and Stewart which revived the old scare of lead in glazes used for tableware. The national office has endeavored to have the section changed but with the large sales of the book at Christmas much of the damage has been done. Brian Segal, CCC honorary treasurer and a functional potter,will be filing suit against the publisher for lost revenue and suggested that others across Canada might con-

sider doing the same. Unfortunately, in Canada there are no class action suits as are available in the United States, so we must deal with it on an

individual basis. For further information you can contact the national office of the Canadian Crafts Council.

The good news for potters was

another article on the environment in

the Globe and Mail which extolled the virtue of taking your own coffee mug to work to cut down on waste and save resources. This opens up a whole new marketing strategy for the makers of reusable functional objects. The board will reconvene in Calgary September 23 and we hope that as many members as possible will take

advantage of the opportunity to meet their national representatives. This will be during Alberta's Provincial Craft Week which will be highlighted with provincial, national and local exhibitions focusing the country's attention on Alberta craft. See you in Calgary.

LOTTERIES The Alberta Craft Council is a

beneficiary of Alberta Lotteries. Funds are allocated by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Art Foundation.

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Bronfman goes to fabric artist

Dorothy Caldwell, a fabric artist from Ontario, has been presented with the 1990 Saidye Bronfman Award for Excellence in the Crafts. The $20,000 award which is one of the largest offered in the arts in Canada was presented to her March 22.

Ms. Caldwell lives and works in Hastings, near Peterborough, Ontario. She studied painting and sculpture at Temple University, at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and in Rome, Italy.She is also a founding member of Surfacing: Textile Dyers and Printers Association. Frequently exhibited throughout

Canada and the United States, her work is represented in many private and public collections including the Canadian Museum of Civilization (Massey Foundation Collection), the Canada Council Art Bank and the UBC Museum of Anthropology (Canwright Collection). Albertans may be familiar with her work Landstat, a three piece (15 m by 9 m) panel, which was commissioned for the lobby of the Fine Arts and Theatre complex at Red Deer College.

The selectioncommitteesum-

marized its choice with the following statement:

"DorothyCaldwell's intensive explorationof imagery builds on an in-

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continued from page 4 Using the exhibition, No Restrictions Applied as a point of departure, the panel discussion/public debate will focus on craft as art. Lloyd Herman, one of the forernost authorities on the North American contemporary craft movement and Vancouver Cartwright Gallery curator,

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Dorothy Caldwell In her studio. terest in traditional fabric and ritual, while constantly expanding the boundaries of her own creativity. The intricacies and quiet subtleties of her fabric constructions are infused with a dynamic energy each creating its own special magic."

The Saidye BronfmanAwardwas

created in 1977 and is given annually through the Canadian Crafts Council to a craftsperson who has made a significant contribution to the crafts in Canada. The 1990 award cerernony and receptionwas hosted by the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Ontario Crafts Council.

The Canadian Museum of Civilizawill provide an overview contrasting and comparing work from the different regions of Western Canada prior to initiating the discussion.

Another curator and two artists - one working in traditional media; the other in an area more commonly referred to as fine art - will round out

the panel. The panel will be

moderatedby E. Ross Bradley,ACC

director and Alberta Culture and Multi-

photo by Bill Woods

tion will acquire some of Ms. Caldwell's work and videotape the artist in her studio for its collection. In fact, the museum has an exhibition on the first decade of Bronfman Award recipients called Masters of the Craft which is on view in the Fine Crafts Gallery until October 8. The exhibition will then tour other

museumsand galleries across Canada for two years.

The Alberta Craft Council wishes to thank members Les Manning and Bill Mortonfor allowing their names to stand as nominees for the 1990 Bronfman Award. Congratulations also go to Ms. Caldwell on this great honor.

culturalism Visual Arts senior cultural consultant.

The focus of the debate will centre on such issues as whether or not an object's function, medium, production technique and craftsmanship have any bearing on its qualification as art.

This dialoguewilltake place Saturday June 23 at 3 p.m., 7th floor ManuLife Place, 10180 101 Street, Edrmnton. Admission is free.

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