X ALBERTA, MAGAZINE November/December 1990 ISSN 0834-91ox 3-5
Champagne Breakfast — the last words 6
Pastoral Potters
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Pins and other forms of recognition
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Calendar of events 16
CCC Report
Alberta Craft Council
#509, 10136 100 Street
Edmonton,AB T5J OPI (403)428-16S4
Memo from the president
Back to the future
ALBERTA CRAFT cot-nCILCONTACTS
By KEITH EVANS
President
Keith Evans, MD of Sturgeon
If you were in Calgary during Craft Week and for the ACC's 10th-anniversary celebration, you could not
Vice-president
have helped noticingthe impactof 10 years Of
Carol Campbell, Calgary
The work on the display at many galleries was solid
Secretary
excellence and progress for Alberta craft.
testimonyto the creative talent of Alberta craftspeople.
Ross Bradley, Edmonton
Calgary for their annual meeting, and received nothing but favorable remarks.
Gerri Many Fingers, Calgary
I talked to a numberof Canadian Crafts Council representatives from across Canada, who were in
Treasurer
During the CCC's Friday evening buffet,each provincepresenteda series Of slides of its artists' recent and best work. I was pleased and excited to see that Alberta's presentation was second to none. Further proof Ofthe talent and contributions of Alberta artisans was the ACC's recognition of I O outstanding individuals at a special in the Triangle Gallery, September 27. The 10 represented a small but significant cross-section of the many Albertanswho work, or contribute, and have made a difference in the field of craft. I looked at the list of candidates from which the 10 were selected and understood easily the difficulty which the selection committee had in compiling its final list. It is gratifying to know that there will be many more such awards in the future. The presence of the Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism, Doug Main , at the Cham-
pagne Breakfast on September 22 attested to the importanceof the Alberta craft industry in the view of the Alberta government. We appreciated his participationand were encouraged by his remarks. But what of the next 10 years? When that small group of artisans sat down 10 years ago to form the ACC, did they have a vision of where they, and we, wouldbe in 10 ears' time? And if they did, have we met their expectations? We probablywill never now for sure.
With a new decade facing us, it is appropriateto ask ourselves the question:Where will we be in the year 2000? The question applies not only to the ACC, butto you as individuals. Do you have a vision for the future? In the next while, the ACC will take a hard look at its future, and I hope you will be part of the new vision which will come out of that re-examination.
I'd like to mention a recent board decision: to recognize the contributionthat Bobbi Hoff man made during her tenure with the ACC, the board proposed and supported the
establishment of a scholarship in Bobbi's name. The details are being developed and
will be announced soon.
On another front,the ACC was recently informedof its successful bid for a casino license, part Of its efforts to seek out alternative funding opportunities.
I'd like to thank former Executive Director, Don de Beaudrap, Acting Executive Director Susan Abells, and board member Ross Bradley for their effortsin securing this opportunity. Finally, still on the future, the 1990s are being viewed as the environmentaldecade, with talk of reducing, recycling, reusing. The craft industryhas long been a strong environmental partner, using natural material, recycling goods. It's nice to see the rest
Of the world catching up.
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Directors Tim Bissétt, Calgary Anne Brodie, Red Deer Dianne Finch, MedicineHat
David Green, Pincher Creek Mavis Legg, Edmonton Tony Mandamin, Edmonton Tandy McKay, Edmonton Linda Stanier, Stony Plain
ACC office #509, 10136 100 Street
Edmonton,AB T5J OPI Phone (403) 428-1654
Acting Executive Director Susan Abells Editor Allan Sheppard
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES January/February - December 10 March/April — February 15 May/June— April 12
Suggestions, Ideas and
criticisms are welcome. Please send them to the ACC office for consideration. We also welcome letters to the editor, but reserve the right to edit for grammar, taste and length. Anonymous letters will not be published.
November/December 1990 Alberta Craft
ACC celebrates Alberta's best By ROSS BRADLEY Chairman
ACC Exhibition Committee There was champagne for breakfast, champagne for lunch and champagne for supper. Politicians, VIPs, artists, and lovers of craft came from all over the country to help the ACC celebrate its 10thanniversary. Hundreds of Calgarians visited the many galleries featuring craft exhibitions during the annual Gallery Walk. Everyone agreed that it was a great party and that we should all do it again, soon.
The Champagne Breakfast exhibition got off to a festive start with a gala opening on September 13. Carol Campbell, ACC vice-president, made the official announcement of the prize winners.
The first-prize winner was a familiar face. Henry Schlosser, also won first prize in the ACC's last major show, Handspirits. His Special Seat was cited for its beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail.
To no one's surprise, Karen Cantine's ChampagneBreakfastService For Two was awarded the prize for best interpretation of the theme.
Following the official opening, the council hosted Doug Main, Alberta's
Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism at a Saturday-morning press reception to announce the opening of
Edmonton,for his Treeline Series table and bench. Sally Barbier took
Provincial Craft Week and the kick-off to the Gallery Walk. Visitors were invited to take in the three other exhibitions sponsored by the ACC: A Tisket, A Tasket at the Petro Canada Building, The Silk Scarf and Stole Exhibition at Western Canadian Place, and No Restrictions Applied at Gulf Canada Square.
of pieces accepted for exhibition.
While the Canadian Craft Council was holding its meetings in Calgary, we
Third prize went to Tom McFaII, of
second prize for her three works, the only artist with the maximum number
Doug Main invited our members to a reception to meet their counterparts from across the country. We took advantage of the national profile of the gathering to say "Thank you," to ten of our long-time supporters, three of whom were pastpresidents of the Canadian Crafts Council. It is hoped that this select group will grow, in years to come, to include all the members and craftspeople who have contributed so much to get us to the pointwe are at today. This, of course, is not the end. but ratherthe beginning of Champagne Breakfast celebrations. Following the Calgary showing, the exhibition moves to the Bowman Arts Centre in Lethbridge. and then to Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, St. Albert. Red Deer, and Edmonton.We hope that everyone in Alberta will have an opportunity to share our tenth anniversary celebration by the end of its two-
year tour.
(MoreChampagne, Pages 4 and 5.)
Guests at the opening reception for Champagne Breakfast with Tim Blssétt's raku bowl. November/December 1990 Alberta Craft
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m
Stephen
Inglis
"Jurying Is primarily an exercise of the Imagination, like entering a room full of
tenuous process. The viewer unconsciously Imagines he or she were a user: How could the object be used? What would it look like there? How would it feel? Finely crafted objects always seek to be Integratedinto everyday life.
This may be why there seemed few obvious choices in the category of objects which addressed the designated theme. Would it be fair to suggest that a boozy breakfast does not necessarily inspire the finest moments of creativity or craftsman-
created.
Bed covers and clothing pose as paintings, while containers, furniture and jewelry pose as sculpture. Even those objects which seem designed primarily for contemplation — for example, the clay forms, Baton Bleu, Baton Blanc, Escalier Bleu, or the exquisitehand-madepaper Shirt— cry out for a relationship to a particular space and particularpeople. Jurying is primarily an exercise Ofthe imagination, like entering a room full of actors preparing for a performance and anticipating their roles on stage.
The theme, ChampagneBreakfast, seems particularly appropriate in a resource-based economy, where one may wake up to either champagne or cold coffee, depending on what may have happened in the Middle East or Japan earlier in the morning.
Yet the sense Of occasion, so often evoked as a characteristicor motivation for the crafts, paradoxically also works against some of the most importantqualities of craftsmanship. The utilityand flexibility, which are often integral to the finest works, mean that such objects retaintheir meaning beyond any single occasion. It is. at least in part, the appropriateness of a creation to many different occasions — a transcendence of the particular — that marks excellence. "Timelessness" is, after all, a quality
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Cicansky
performance and anticipate Ing their roles on stage."
which inspires awe before the finest human creations.
There is almost an unsettlingfeeling in seeing things crowded together in a single room, elbowing one another, in the potentialphase of the purposes for which they were designed and
Victor
actors preparing for a
Looking at finely made objects without any inside information about their context, purpose or orientation is a
dunes-stalemen.l
Council's Champagne Breakfast
exhibition is to attract the best crafts Alberta has to offer. This exhibition is a serious and ambitious effortto document the range of work made by Alberta craft workers within the past
two years. The pieces chosen to be in this exhibition represent, in the judgement of this juror (not infallible) works that are elegant, beautiful, functional and, occasionally, humorous.
ship?
If there is some feature characteristic of this group of objects, it is a strong sense of personality and individuality, and little evidence of the trends and fashions that are characteristic of work from larger urban centres. This makes a certain portion of the submissions seem, in some ways, dated. On the other hand, it offers a wide range and variety of forms, each of which must be considered in its own terms. If this individualityis a characteristic of Alberta, it represents a positive aspect of the crafts in this province — artists reflectingon their region and its environment, as well as
These objects shoutd not be taken as a complete representation of the craft expression in Alberta. Certainly, there are importantworks here, but other well-known names, for whatever reason, are not represented.
The submissionsto Champagne Breakfast cover a wide range Of
materials and issues. What they have
Donald Stuart
their cultural traditions, rather than
primarilyon each other.
Jurying this exhibitionwas a pleasure. There was certainly no lack of humor
In the guild days in Britain, an anecdote was often repeated with great pride in the guild-hall. It came from
in the work; the Treeline Series's table and bench continually provokeda smile through combininå%aye place and material, as i Hi Ho the Dairy O plate and the Twin
Towers CD storagecabinet.
Nor was there any lack of steady virtuosity in pieces such as the Special Seat, Celebrate WithFlowers, or Alexander Albrecht's wrought-iron gate. I was drawn intothat experience Of imagining objects in use, and into admirationof the skills and purpose that lay behind their creation.
My fellow jurors, Vic Cicansky and Don Stuart, helped me to appreciate aspects of the work I would otherwise have missed. My best wishes to all the Albertans who have contributedto this exhibition.
the Welsh Red Book of Hergot: "Openthe door." "I willnot open it." "Whereforenot?" "The knife is in the meat, and the drinkis in the horn; there is revelryin Arthur'sHall, and none may enter therein but the son of a king of a privilegedcountry,or a craftsman bringinghis craft." In spite of the myriad more influences on our lives, crafts are still important and integral — fortunately.The recognition given to craft, at the level in which each craftsman prefers to perform, defines the cultural character of the area.
The opportunityto jury a major exhibitionsuch as Champagne
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Summing up: The jurors found much to admire and some room for constructive criticism in their evaluations in common is that they are wellcrafted individual expressions that represent considerable time and effort to realize.
For some craftworkers, function and the use of materials is of primary concern. For others, the issue is not about materials and function, but rather their own ideas. and how best to express them aesthetically. There are strong works here that are made for use: pots, clothing, jewelry, and furniture.They are honest, utilitarian pieces that are well-designed and demonstratean imaginative use of materials.
Greg Payce's Shell Milk Pitcher is a
full-bodied form that invites a handling response. The interiorand exterior glazes re-inforce the shell-like surface texture.
of the ACC's
10th-anniversary
small details and color in her whimsi-
cal and humorouspieces based on nursery rhymes.
Carol and Richard Selfridge explore the illusion of flatness in non-functional slab-built vase forms. The
surfaceof these shapes is made
significant by the rhythms of figurative and animal drawings.
Tom McFall's Treeline Series table juxtaposes a slab of machined fibreboard, highly finished with a leaf-
green paint to 100klike flattened treetops, against the rough and irregular real trunks used as legs. In his Legislature Series, he creates grey, fibreboard, granite-like cornices that sit impassively and seem to carry long and interesting memories. These are bold and humorous pieces that convey layers of meanings and elicit strong reactions.
showcase.
lhdlvldual statements about utilitYi& space, color, meaning and the human spirit.' and texture of naturalwoods in his well-designed and superbly crafted bench.
Sally Barbier uses clay slabs, colored with stains and glazes to create unsettling architectural sculptures: stairways that go up and end in midair — and the unknown lurks behind opaque walls. Considering the quality of the exhibition, it was easy to respond to many of the works. The eight examples used here are only a few that express strong individualstatements about utility, space, color, meaning and the human spirit.
needles to define shape and to create the surface texture Of her quiet little basket.
Susan Poole's considered use of colored paper collage results in an appealing and fragile little shirt sculpture.
Elizabeth Menzies pays attentionto
Henry Schlosser plays off the color
They are clear signs that the crafts are alive and well and will continue to be a vital and exciting form of expression in Alberta.
French-dyed Celebrate with Flowers,
of the color contrast of turquoise and
Crys Harse uses ponderosa pine
think Alberta is doing just fine." Breakfast gives me the opportunityto experience first-hand what is hapßening in the region's crafts —from t e influence of traditionto the expression of world trends.
Alberta has so much to be proud of, so much to celebrate, so much to be creative for. Champagne Breakfast certainly gave everyone the opportunity to explore individual ideas of creative expression with the catalyst of an exciting theme. There were few who really took advantage of the theme to create the special show-piece. Karen Cantine's Champagne Breakfast Set for Two certainly epitomizes the ultimate!The effectof the set is superbly elegant as a champagne breakfast should be. Many pieces demonstrate superb
wizardrytechnically.The Special Seat, is so lovinglycreated.Each
joint, each slat is perfection.The
is a masterpiece— infinitelycon-
trolled line, exquisite color — a tour de forcel I particularly enjoyed the fact that the whimsical can be equally dramatic. Noteworthy,is Tom McFaII's Treeline Series ' table and bench — the rough, natural logs, complete with lichens In juxtaposition with the smooth, harsh, green man-made wood (fibreboard) all rathercrudely screwed together— a piece so evocative of cottage furnishings, but so at home in our contemporaryenvironments.Tom McFall's other pieces show a mass and solidity of stone, yet all an illusion, so superbly pulled off. What a wonderfulcontrast in styles from the same artist; certainly very contemporary in outlook — not regional at all — yet so rooted in the traditional trompeI'oiel. I found the ceramics diverse and excitina. Alberta has a lot to show here! Tom Bissétt's raku plate, glowing in its simplicity, contrasting with the architectonic massiveness of Sally Barbier's earthenwarepieces, These latter pieces have the vibrancy
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rust. Simple, solid, sophisticated.
Personally, I had hoped to see more jewelry. What has been selected certainly indicates excitement. Sarabeth Carnat's massive bracelet has a wonderfully rich surface which, although somewhat crude. comes across as elegant. Tom Medland's (work), on the other hand, is perhaps too busy, with a variety of shapes and textures, but it is innovative and unique.
Susan Poole'spapershirt is so de-
lightful,with a myriad of textures and materials.One has to delight in studying the close networking of washers and threads, all preciously presented in its plexiglas box. Fun! Compare this to the machine technology of Lorine Marshall's dramatic sweaters.
A show of this type should exhibit excitement, be a bit provocative, with hints of controversy, but basically, say "Hey, look at what we are doing! I think Alberta is doing just fine. Thanks for inviting me to have a part in it all!
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Having the best of both worlds
"The secret of this show's success is that it is an event. People love
events, whether it's a party, a rodeo, or an art show." By DIANNE FINCH If you can't take Mohammed to the mountain, then you have to take the
mountainto Mohammed.That is exactly what two southern Alberta potters have done. Susan LindvedJensen and MirjamJanzen have
brought the world of fine craft and art to their own rural community of Rosemary, near Brooks, Alberta.
Every year, on the first weekend in May, Susan and Mirjamhost a spring show at the Lindved-Jensen's dairy farm, three miles northof Rosemary.
Advertising is mostly by mailed personal invitation,but Susan and Mirjam also place small ads in Medicine Hat, Brooks and Calgary newspapers.The MedicineHat and Brooks papers have done feature articles on the event, helping a great deal in the promotion of the show. A week before the show, Susan and her husband, Jorgen, move everything they own into the basement and convert their beautiful two-storey cedar home into an arfgallery. Susan and Mirjam'sdisplay techniques are innovative. This year, several of Susan's raku pieces were displayed on a hanging table made from an old paned-glass window. The fireplace mantel and hearth were the setting for some of Mirjam's beautiful bowls and finely crafted tea sets. The glow inside the fireplace was not from a burning log, but from an array of Marlo Milyk's hand-made beeswax candles, set in ceramic candle holders, all neatly arranged on a bed of pine boughs.
This year, the walls were hung with a selection of paintings by local artist Dan Crapo. (Each year they invite one or two area artists, such as Milyk and Crapo to join their exhibition. These artists are carefully chosen to give the show balanceand harmonyand have, 6
in the past, included painters, candlemakers, quilters and other potters.) From ceiling to floor, everywhereyou look, there is a selection of fine craft, all of it for sale.
some pots. The farm setting felt like the best way to meet the customer and integrate my work into everyday life."
And sell it does. The showsells out every year, and Susan and Mirjamare usually busy until July filling the back orders taken at the show. The public is treated to wine and coffee, home-made bread and
sausage. This year, a promising young musician played his own piano compositions on the deck.
All of the artists were in attendance, and spent the weekend meeting and talking to people, renewing old acquaintances and making new friends.
And all of this in a pastoral setting, complete with Holstein cows grazing on the frontlawn. "I would like to spend a lifetime producing pots," say Mirjam. "Which means the reality of having to sell
Susan says "The secret of this show's success is that it is an event. People love events, whether it's a party, a rodeo, or an art show. This show means an evening out to socialize, or
an afternoondrive in the country.
"You can even bring the kids along to see the Holstein cows and calves on the farm. Bridging gaps between the artist and the community, bringing people together, letting the public know what we're doing, is the real beauty of this show.
"Last, but not least, the dedication of having the show keeps me inspired to keep on producing, and it also cures a lot of isolation problems by keeping me in touch with other artists in the community."
(Continued, next page.)
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(From prevlous page.) For me, the appeal of the show is best captured by the scene that greeted me as I arrived at the show this spring. Approaching the door, I passed an elderly farm couple — all
dressed up in theirSunday best —
heading toward their pickup truck. I couldn't help noticing their happy,
excited smiles, the reason for which was tucked tightly under the old gentleman's arm — a beautiful,iridescent raku vase, their own personal treasure from the show. They went home with more than a vase, though. They had been given a rare gift: the chance to enjoy and experience the world of fine craft and art, something not always accessible in a small communitylike Rosemary. Who says you have to market in big cities if you want to be successful in
the arts!As Susan Lindved-Jensen and MirjamJensen have proved, all you need is a few good ideas and a
lot of good pots, and you can make it anywhere. (Personally, I think the home-made bread and the Holsteins help, too.)
Dianne Finch is a member of the board of the Alberta Craft Council.
ACC gets
Job Creation funding
The Alberta Craft CounCiIis pleased to announce the receipt Of an Can. ada Employment Job Creation program to create three new staff positlons for the period October 29, 1990
to August 2, 1991. A Gallery and Piograms Assistant, an InformationCo-ordinatorand a Research CO-ordinatorwill' update the ACC's Alberta Crafts Data Bank, Alberta Craft Portfolio and Slide Collection, and its library.
ACC PIN AWARDS:
Ten peoplewere recognized for their contributions to the developmentof craft In Alberta at ceremonies In Calgary during Alberta Craft Week, September 25. 29. Receiving pins from ACC President Keith Evans were, left to right: Les Manning, Doug Motter,MargaretBest, Orland Larson, LIZ Mould, Paula Gustafson, and DeirdreSpencer. Three recipients not In this photograph: Karen Cantlne, John Porter and Jane Thomas.
In making the presentations,Keith Evans said "the Board of Directors Intends to continue to find ways and means of applauding the support and enthusiasm given to the overall developmentof crafts in this province. Your suggestions and recommendations are always welcome." Former ACC board member and executive director Bobbi Hoffman was honored posthumouslywitha life membershipin the CanadianCrafts Council at a special dinner in Calgary during the CCC's fall meetings, September 25-29. She was one of three women so honoredfor theirvaluable service to the Canadian Crafts Council.
E. Ross Bradley, having served a two-yearterm as Alberta'sprovincialrepresentative on the CCC board, was appointed to a two-year term as a new national director at the counciPs AGM, September 29. His replacement as the provincial director on the CCC board will be appointed at the next ACC board meeting.
Jean Alberta Chalmers died in Toronto on October 8, 1990. She was in her ninetysecond year.
The ACC willalso use Its new staff
On her own, and with her husband, Floyd S. Chalmers, Jean Chalmers was at the
members informedas the ACC re-
the funds which purchased contemporaryCanadian crafts known as the Jean A. Chalmers Collection of the Ontario Crafts Council.
develop .to develop new exhibition and participationfor members. Alberta Craft Magazine will keep news and develops its services, and its commitment to its members and to the crafts in Alberta,
forefront of philanthropy for the arts in Canada from the mid-1930s. She took an early interest in Canadian Handicrafts Guild (now the Ontariio Crafts Council), and was an honorary life member of both the OCC and the Canadian Crafts Council. Shedonated
Donations may be made to the Jean A. Chalmers Fund of the Ontario Crafts Council.
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CALENDAR Calls for entry
LAKE BONAVISTA PROMENADE is es-
Calgary
tablishing itself as a venue for artists to display and sell work. No fee for exhibiting;
ART MARKET — Fourth annual art and craft sale, November 16-19, 1990; Calgary Convention Centre. A juried, high-quality sale. Applicationprocessing begins April 1
maximum) to se I. Information: Neill & Com-
and continues until all 180 booths are filled.
Information:Art Market Productions, Marlene A. Loney, P. O. Box 385, Banff,AB TOL
oco; 762-2345.
PULSE: AN INTERMEDIAFESTIVAL pre-
sented by Calgary's New Gallery, January 17-February 3, 1991. Submit proposals for works in new media to be presented at the allery and in public locations throughout algary. The organizers hope to encourage innovativeuse of the aallerv space as well as site-spedfic works.Deadline: November 15. The New Gallery, 722 11 Street SW,
Calgary AB, T2R OE4
ROCK AGAINST RACISM — 6th annual
$10 per day 10-day minimum, 30-day
ANNETTE'S POTTERY AND GIFTS, a new
CHINOOK MARKET across from Chinook Shopping Centre. Arts, crafts, table space
487-0714.
6414.
Catholic Schools — artists who enioy work-
now available for rental. Contact Mark, 259-
DEVONIANGARDENSGALLERY seeks
emerging artists for ongoing exhibitions. Contact: Husseinali WalJl, Devonian Gar-
dens Gallery P. O. Box 2100, station M, Calgary, AB up 2M5; 268-4703.
EPISODE. New shop welcomes art work and jewelry on consignment.Contact: Episode, 529 17 Avenue SW, Calgary AB; 252-
9558.
Edmonton
use in the 1991 advertising and promotional campaign. Only one work will be used for
CRAFT SALE
event promotion, but all submissions
will be
exhibited in conjunction with the event. Honorarium. For information and design requirements and guidelines, contact: The New Gallery, 722 11 StreetSW, Calgary AB,
T2R OE4.
First Edmonton Place, 10665 Jasper Avenue,Edmonton,AB T5J 3S9, 424-0787.
pany Ltd., Suite 212, 755 Lake Bonavista Drive SE, Calgary, AB T2J ONS; 271-9417 (Susan Moore).
fund-raising benefit, described by organizers as an educational and musical event, invites submissions for design and artwork for
line: December 10, with $100 deposit on booth fee. Cameo Craft Sales, Suite 645,
Lakewood Rd.
Taplskan School 1200
(32 Avenue and 82 étreet))
November 15,2-9 p.m.; set up at noon. Tables: $15 each. Call Heather, 462-5031 or 491-7640 (home).
SEVEN ARTS CLUB'S 10th ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS FAIR, November29-Decem-
outlet in Kingsway Garden Mall seeks quality crafts on consignment. Contact: Annette's,
17219 106 Street, EdmontonAB TSS IE7;
ARTIST IN THE CLASSROOM , Edmonton ing with students and teachers are Invited to
submit proposals for projects lasting five school days. Fee: $300 per project. Contact:
John Zyp, Fine Arts Consultant, Edmonton Catholic Schools, 9807 106 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K IC2; 441-6149. NIGHTCLUB ART— Bronx Nightclubhas space for solo or group exhibitions;paintings, multi-media, metal, installations, performances. Submit 6-20 slides. Contact: Bronx Nightclub,10030 102 Street, Edmonton,AB T5J owl , ATTENTION: Joy or Mary.
LATITUDE 53 SOCIETY OF ARTISTS,
Edmonton, invites visual arts and performance proposals. Proposals from curators and individuals encouraged. Send 6-20 slides, video or audio tapes! resumé, artist's statement,and SASE. Latitude 53, 10137 104 street, Edmonton, AB T5J OZ9; 4235353.
WALLS AND CONTAINERS, Harcourt
work, either by slide or throu h studio Visits
ber 1 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily, CitadelTheatre iobby. Proceeds to scholarships for Edmonton area arts students. Exhibitors call 455-3404.
blown glass and art furniture.Myxdmedia
CAMEO'S CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE,
CUPS: APA ANNIVERSARYEXHIBITION
day partial sessions. Cameo Craft Sales, Suite 645, First Edmonton Place, 10665
emerging artists. Monthly exhibitions. Preference given to, but not restrictedto, subject
brate 20 years of existence in 1991 with an anniversary show. It invites all alumni and
424-0787.
scapes, florals and the natural environment.
ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS of original
— gallery shows a diverse co ection of work from painting, drawing and ceramics to hand-
Gallery, 2nd Floor, 118 8 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB; Tracy-Lee, 269-7291 or 246-0420. The Alberta Potters' Association will cele-
people who have worked in clay in Alberta
during the past 20 years to parucipate.The exhibition will take place in May 1991 during the Calgary Ceramic Seminar. Non-APA members contact Glenys Marshall-Inman at
931-3566 to be put on the mailing list for further information.
CO-OPERATIVE GALLERY seeks finely
crafted original work. The shop features work in fibre, wood, glass ceramics and paper. Resumé requested. Aandspirits, 1410
4 StreetSW, Calgary, AB T2R OY2; 263HAND.
December 1-9, Edmonton Convention Centre. Juried. Nine full days or four- or five-
Jasper Avenue,Edmonton,AB T5J 3S9,
HANDS IN HARMONYSANTA'S ELVES
CRAFT SALE, West Edmonton Mall Ice Palace, November8-12. HANDS IN HARMONY CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, Novernber 22-25, Edmonton Commonwealth Stadium. Hands in Harmony, 17219 106 Avenue, EdmontonAB T5S IE7; 486-1670 or 487-0714 (evenings), Basil or Annette Greenberg.
C'EST BEAUTIFUL ART seeks consign-
ments from emerging artists and artisans working in any media. Fine crafts welcome. Odarka Semotiuk Devlin C'est Beautiful Art Ltd., 10116 124 Street, f5N IP6; 482-6757.
CAMEO'S SPRING CRAFT SALE, April 24-28, EdmontonConventionCentre.Dead-
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House Gallery, January, 1991. Weaving, needlework,quilts, painted fabric; baskets, ceramics, etc. Contact: Jean Connor, Harcourt House Gallery 10215 1 12 Street, Edmonton,AB T5K liv'7; 487-2745.
MUTTART CONSERVATORY seeks
matter related to nature, including landPaintings, drawin , small sculpture can be Senior Extension Officer, Muttart Conservatory, EdmontonParks and Recreation, P. O. Box 2359, EdmontonAB T5J 2R7; 428-3664.
HARCOURT HOUSE GALLERY: WECAN Where Edmonton Community Artists Net-
work is a public art gallery accepting submis-
sions from artists for its gallery program-
ming. WECAN is also establishina an artists'
fee schedule. Information:WEbAN, Harcourt House, 10215 112 St., Edmonton,AB T5K 1M7; 426-4180. FOYER GALLERY, Edmonton Public Library is accepting submissions for solo or group exhibitions. Information:Community rogrammes, Edmonton Public Library 4232331, ext, 246.
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CALENDAR Calls for entry
Other centres
ARTS ANDCRAFTS SHOWANDSALE,
St. Paul Recreation Centre, St. Paul. AB, November 24-25. Sponsored by the Country Crafts Council. Contact: Brenda Patroch, Box 4, Elk Point, AB TOA IAO; 724-
3080.
HERITAGE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,
CLAY ANDGLASS ARTISTS—sendslides
six slides, resume, biographyand proposal
formation will be used in exhibition planning
Stony Plain, is accepting writtensubmissions for its 1991 season: solo exhibitions for emerging artists and two-person or group shows for professionals. Submit maximum to: Jenny Woods, Curator, MulticulturalHeri-
tage Centre, P.O. Box 908, Stony Plain AB TOE OGO; 963-2777.
madeABSOLUTELY ALBERTA features in-Alberta handicrafts in the resort town of
Banff, and seeks original, finely crafted work. All media considered, but mediumpriced glass, ceramics, wood, fibre, and jewelry are preferred. Uniquely Albertan items are ideal. Photos or slides of work and a biography are requested. Patricia Langridge, Absolutely Alberta, BOX 159, Banff, AB TOL OCO; 762-3990.
TIMBERLINE GALLERY welcomessub-
missions (slides or prints) of high-quality contemporary crafts by Canaåan artisans. TimberlineGallery, Box 354, Cochrane AB TOL OWO;Andrea, (403)932-2948.
ROSEBUD CRAFT SHOP, Rosebud,AB
(near Drumheller, site of the Royal Tyrell Museum). Contact Dana Graff, 677-2350 or June Zdunich, 677-2207.
MAILBOXES, DOLL HOUSES AND BIRD
HOUSES are welcome at The Treasure Chest & Antiques Ltd., 52404 Range Road
ist's statement and 20 slides if interested in
exhibitions, promotions and sales to the corporate community. Corporate Art Services, Suite L-105, 114 Richmond Street, E.,
Toronto,ON M5C IPI.
Other provinces SASKATCHEWANCRAFT GALLERY invites submissions for solo or group exhibitions. Information: Mariqold Cribb, Gallery Co-ordinator, Gordon Snelarove Gallery, Universityof Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.
FINE CRAFTS OUTLET. Contact:Grand Forks Art Gallery, P.o. Box 2140, Grand Forks, BC VOH IHO; (604)442-2211.
B.C. CRAFT MARKETS: Whistler,Kamloops,
VanDusen Gardens, Vancouver, West Vancouver, Coquitlam, White Rock and Penticton. Parke International Markets: Lyn, (604)263-2362, Chris (604)926-0109.
CAMPBELL RIVER GIFT GALLERY welcomes hand-crafted Canacfian products. lnformation: Radius Johnston, Innovations Gift Gallery, 870 E. 13 Avenue, Campbell River, BC V9W 4H2.
CONTEMPORARY GLASS ARTISTS interested in exhibiting their work in Toronto are invited to submit slides and portfolios to The
Art Zone, Jane or Kathy Irwin, 592 Markham Street, Toronto,ON M6C
221, Ardrossan, AB; 922-2279.
FABRIC ARTISTS are welcometo submit
MAIL-ORDER OUTLET featuringWest-
program. Contact: John Barry or Rochelle Osterhaut,CAC, P.O. Box 1829, Fort Nelson, BC VOC IRO; (604)774-2357.
ern Canadian hand-crafted items, will buy Wholesale. Seeks items for the home: willow and other types of furniture,functional pottery,quilts, etc. Contact: Jacqueline I—
Chalmers, Millarville, AB TOL IKO;
(403)269-3475 days, 931-3212 evenings.
NEW POTTERY OUTLET. Contact: Marjorie Bailey, Gift Shop, the Inns of Banff Park; 762-2854.
process for 1991. It will also go into the gallery's data base for use by researchers, curators, scholars and publications.
CORPORATE EXHIBITIONS— submitart-
PUBLIC SCULPTURE COMPETITION,
Grande Prairie Regional College, to celebrate the college's 25th anniversary. Dead-
line: December 31. Informationand submissions: Ken Housego, Chairperson.25th Anniversary Sculpture Committee,Grande Prairie Regional College. 10726 106 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4. Tours of proposed sites: Ken Housego, Visual Arts Co-ordinator, (403)539-2813.
(labeled with artist's name, title of work, mediumand dimensions) to Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, c/o Racel Gatlieb, P. O. Box 334, Waterloo,ON N2J 4A4. Also fillout a questionnairesupplied by the gallery. ln-
proposals to the Fort Nelson Hospital art
FASHION AND ACCESSORIES — one-ofa-kind, small or mass-produced items sought
by independentcurator. Send resume. artises statement, maximum 10 slides and SASE
to: Au Courant: Contemporary Canadian Fashion, 39 MacDouaall Avenue, Toronto,
ON M6R 2A3; (416)5ä6-2426.
SCULPTURE GARDEN — Torontolocation emphasizes site-specific work. pays artists' fees and fabricationcosts. Submssions accepted any time, reviewed quarterly. Toronto Sculpture Garden, P.O. Box
54, Toronto, ON M4T 2L7; (416)485-9658.
FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES— Virtu
V: fifthannual juried design competitionfor furnitureand accessories created for residential use. Original products designed and/ or manufactured in 1988/89 by Canadian residents or Canadian citizens living abroad are eligible. Forum & Function, Directions in
Canadian Design, BOX 584, Station. C, Toronto, ON M6J 3R9; (416)588-5229.
SPORT ART— Regina collectorseeks new works in any medium by Canadian makers and artists for its collection; must have a sports theme. Murray Dyke. Sport Art Collection,Sask Sports Inc., 1870 Lorne Street,
Regina, SK S4P 2L7; (306)780-9309.
EXHIBITION PROPOSALS — Submitproposals with slides and resume to: Alan Elder,
Curator, The Craft Gallery, Ontario Crafts
Council, 35 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T IV7; (416)977-3551.
ART BANK PURCHASES — Jury mem-
bers meet FNice annually to decide on purchases. Deadlines: May 1 and November 1.
Canada Council Art Bank. 2279 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa,ON KIB 4K9; (613)5984359. JEWELRY — Submit slides, photosor portfoliosof Canadian-made jewelry which may be accepted on consignment or purchased Wholesale depending on the value Of the articles: no material restrictions, but a low-
to-moderateprice range is preferred. The Bookstore, NationalGallery ot Canada. 380
Sussex Drive, P. O. Box 427, Station.A. Ottawa, ON KIN 9N4, Attention:Diane Cardill; (613)990-0961.
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CALENDAR Calls for entry
Other provinces
contemporary women artists and a quarterly
OTTAWA CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE,
rama Drive, NorthVancouver, BC V7G 2A4; catfyn Kelley, (604)929-8706.
December 6-16, Ottawa Civic Centre, Landsdowne Park. Sixteenth annual sale; juried. This is a companion show to Originals: A Spring Craft Sale. IndustrialTrade and Consumer Shows Inc., 47 Clarence Street, Ottawa,ON KIN 9K 1; Tom Gamble,
(613)232-5777.
MANITOBACHRISTMASCRAFTS SALE,
November 21-25, Winnipeg Convention Centre. Western Works, 200. 62 Har rave Street, Winnipeg,MB R3C ONI; Ron bark,
(204)942-8580.
newsletter listing exhibition opportunities. Send 10 slides, resume and an artist's statement to: Galleried Publications, 2901 Pano-
SPRINGTIME CRAFT SHOW AND SALE,
March 27-31, 1991. Canadian Craft Show Ltd., 21 Granville Street, Toronto, ON M4Y
the Canadian Quilters' Association. Contact: Quilt Show 1991, c/0 7 Walwyn Street,
art to be incorporatedinto the 3,000 sq. m building which will house the new museum. A list ot projects is available from Cartwright
Gallery, 1411 Cartwright Street, Vancouver,
BC V6H 3R7; (604)687-8266. WOMEN ARTISTS are
North
American slide registry. Slides are reviewed four times a year for publication in a prestig-
ious quarterly magazine. Lifetime member-
land, in conjunction With 10th anniversary of
St. John's, NF AIA 3W5; Heddy Peddle, (709)726-9325.
CRAFTWORLD FINE ARTS Crafts and
QUILT CANADA 91, June 5-9! 1991, ot-
events is available from: CraftWorWCryderman Productions Inc., 136St. Thomas Street,
Best Friend. Sponsored by the Ottawa Valley Q]ilters' Guild and the Canadian Quilters' Association. Contact: Cathi Wilkins.20 - 120 Walnutcourt, Ottawa, ON KIR 7W2;
Chatham, ON N7L 2Y8; (519)351-8344.
ing furniture for public spaces and works of
'91 Committee, P. O. Box 541, Station B, London, ON N6A 4W8.
WINTER'S HARVEST 1991, January 20February 10. Deadline: January 10, 1991. Visual Arts of Newcastle, Box 52, BowmanVille,ON LIC 3K8; (416)623-5831.
it moves into a new building in 1991. Craftspeople are invited to compete for
commissions to design and make free-stand-
for members of Ontario Neuork of Needleworkers; $35 non-member(includes membership). Deadline: February 8, 1991. Canadian Embroiderers' Guild, Fibre Fireworks
QUILT SHOW, spring 1991,in Newfound-
SPACES canad,an Craft Museum, Vancouver. Vancouver's Cartwright Gallery becomes the Canadian Craft Museum when
Historical Museums. Cash awards. Fee: $15
IAI; (416)960-3680.
Couny Collectables, Metro(ioronto) East Trade Centre, Pickering, Ont., March 8-10. Arts show and sale. Comprehensive exhibitor's package for this and other CraftWorId
FURNITURE AND ART FOR PUBLIC
FIBRE FIREWORKS '91, May 25-July 7. Sponsored by London Regional Art and
ONEOF A KIND, March27-31, 1991. spring crafts show and sale, AutomotiveBuilding, ExhibitionPlace, Toronto.Canadian Crafts Show Ltd., 21 Grenville Street, Toronto, ON
M4Y IAI; (416)960-3680.
ORIGINALS, April 11-14, 1991. spring craft sale, Ottawa Civic Centre. Suite 440, 47
Clarence Street, Ottawa, ON KIN 9K1; (613)232-5777, fax (613)238-4827.
tawa. National juried quilt exhibition, workshops, lectures, Fairfield Processing Corporations Fashion Show, Diamonds are a Girls
(613)230-5529.
CANADIAN CONTEMPORARY QUILTS
1992. This juried exhibitionis open to quilters who are residents of Canada. Three awards, total$6,000. Slides due January 6, 1992, Rodman Hall Arts Centre, 109 St. Paul Crescent, St. Catharines,ON L2S I M3;
(416)684-2925.
ship: $20, includes 144-page drectory of
Shows and events Calgary TO NOVEMBER 7, MarianTwyman,Gloria
NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 2, Festival of Crafts, RoundupCentre, Calgary Stampede Grounds. Juried.
Brinkerhoff C s Harse (ACC member); NO• VEMBER 1'5.BECEMBER 5. Alina Dabrow-
Edmonton
Borch (ACC member); rotating exhibitions
TO NOVEMBER 23, weekdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Dimensions: New Works in Wood, Southern Alberta Woodworkers Socle (SAWS), 3rd Floor Beaver House, 101 103 Street.
ski. Rosemarie Gall, Gwen Huqhes (ACC member); DECEMBER 12-31, Federation of Canadian Artists, Patricia Jones, Bert Of other work. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-4
.m. Gulf Canada Gallery, 401 9 Avenue {W, Calgary; 233-4000. NOVEMBER 16-18, Art Market, fourthannual art and craft gale; Calgary Convention
Centre, 120 9 Avenue SE. A iuried,highguality sale; IBO booths. Art Market Prouctlons, MarleneA. Lon P. O. Box 385, Banff,AB TOL OCO; 762-%45
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NOVEMBER a, 10:ao a.m.-3 p.m.; Edmonton Weavers' Guild annual sale, Old Tim-
erst Cabin, 9430 99 Street. Hand-made
NOVEMBER 8-12, Santa" Elves Craft
Sale, West EdrnontonMall Ice Palace; 4861670. NOVEMBER 10-11, Annual Show, Competitionand Sale, Northern Alberta Wood. carvers Association, M. E. LaZerte High School Cafeteria, 6804 144 Avenue. Information:Ralph Craven, 435-6939. NOVEMBER 22-25, Christmas craft sale,
Edmonton CommonwealthStadium; 4861670.
NOVEMBER 29.DECEMBER 1, Seven Arts Club's Christmas Fair,10 a.m.-9:30
are previewedby a standardscommittee.
p.m. daily, Citadel Theatre Lobby. Proceeds from 10th annual sale to scholarships for Edmonton area arts students. Free admission.
Barbara McPhee. 452-3387.
DECEMBER 1-9,Cameo Christmas craft
Alberta ifts, household articles and clothing. EW8 has operated for 35 years; articles Admission, $2. Glenna Winter, 469-3029 or
Sale, Edmonton Convention Centre. Juried.
November/December1990 Alberta Craft
CALENDAR Shows and events
Other centres
NOVEMBER 17-18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., John Paul Il High School, 9975 93 Avenue; DECEMBER 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fort Sas-
NOVEMBER 1, Live and Silent Auctionof
Saskatchewan Handworks Society craft sales.
for restoration and operation of O pertshauser Gallery. At Elks' Hall, 408 Diamond Avenue, Spruce Grove; Doors open, 4:30 p.m., cocktails and viewing 5 p.m., Dinner 6 .m., with auction after. Tickets $20, 963377.
katchewan Mall, 10420 98 Avenue; Fort
MAY 31-JUNE 2, 1991 Fibre Potpourri, Olds College, Olds, AB. 'Information:Laurie Strickland, (403)242-2775.
porcelain;NOVEMBER 29-JANUARY 7,
ifts. Oppertshauser House, Stony Plain,
1B; 963-2777.
NOVEMBER8 and 10, Art in Fashion,
Other provinces
5409.
TO NOVEMBER 17, Angelo Di Petta: Slipcast ceramic forms and murals. Prime
Guild, st. Albert Potters' Guild, St. Albert
Quilters' Guild, and St. Albert Weavers' Guild.
NOVEMBER 18,FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Strathcona County Recreation, Parks and Culture, Glen Allan Recreation Complex. 199 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park. A juried art and craft sale. NOVEMBER 24, Christmas Arts Extravaganza, Vermlllon Allled Arts Council, VermilionCultural Centre; 853-5275.
Saskatoon, Sask.
NOVEMBER7 Christmas Craft sale, sponsored by the Pergus and Elora Community Craft Group. Wellington County Museum and Archives, R.R. 1, Fergus. ON NIM 2W3; (519)846-0916. nual Show and Sale of Fine Art and Craft. Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.
Annual Christmas Sale of affordable fine art
NOV- EMBER 24, 10 a.m.-IO p.m., NOVEMBER 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street,St. Albert,AB. Juried visual ans ale, With works by St. Albert Floral Society, St. Albert Painters'
made and hand-made arts and crafts sale, Wheatland "A' Building, Exhibition Grounds,
NOVEMBER 8-12, Circle Craft: 17thAn-
NOVEMBER 1-26, Susan Gardiner, watercolor; Rita and John McGie, clay and
Joanne Birtz Dance Company, Medicine Hat. Information:Joanne, 527-9050 or 529-
NOVEMBER 3-4, Craft-A.Rama, Home-
Canadian Crafts, 229 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M5V IZ4; (416)593-5750. TO NOVEMBER 23, The Medium Is Metal
1990. York Quay (416)973-aooo.
Gallery, Toronto;
TO DECEMBER 2, The Fabric Workshop, The Craft Gallery, Chalmers Builfig, 35 McCaulStreet, Toronto.ON; (416)977-3551.
TO DECEMBER2, PictorialSpace: New textile Images. The Museum for Textiles, 55 Centre Avenue. Toronto,ON M5G 2H5; (416)599-5515.
TO DECEMBER 30, Made b Hand: Felt and Paper Art from Brltlsx Columbia; works by 16 artists from British Columbia. The Cartwright Gallery, 1411 Cartwri ht Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7; (604)6878266. Felt and paper-making workshops , tours, and demonstrations will co-incide with the exhibition, which will travel throughout Canada followingits Vancouver showing.
NOVEMBER 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 15th Annual ChristmasSpruce Bog Craft Sale, F. H. Collins School; featunng work by 50 Yukon Craft Society members. NOVEMBER 24-30, 1-9 .m. daily, Charlt Art Auction, Show and &ale, with rodericl and friends: Paulette Hudon, Nolan Dahl,
Kevin G. Kruesel, and others, 2305 Adelaide Street (south-west entrance), Saskatoon, Sask.
DECEMBER 2-JANUARY 13, 1991, Ex.
loratlons In Wood 1990. Vancouver IsPand Woodaorkers' Guild, Maltwood At Museum and Gallery. University of Victoria
JANUARY 11.MARCH 24, 1991, ChoosIn Clay : Seven B.C. Ceramists: APRIL 5• MIY 26, Table of Honour: winning competition entries from ceramic and glass artists
for B.C. government House place settings;JUNE7.SEPTEMBER Customs
and Costumes: Ethnic Diversity of China. Costumes and jewelry from 40 Chinese ethnic g r 1411 Cartwright V6H 3R7; (604)687-8266.
Courses, seminars and conferences Calgary
ALBERTA COLLEGE OF ART, 140714
Avenue NW, T2N 4R3; (403)238-7640. Programs available for adults and children.
MUTTART GALLERY, 1221 2 street, T2R OW5 ; (403)266-2764.The MuttartSeries features and variety of workshops.
LEISURE AND LEARNING, City of Cal-
gary; 244-6661 or 244-6562. Studio space for rent and ceramics courses available.
NORTH MOUNT PLEASANT ART
CENTRE, 523 27 Avenue NW 289-5626. Year-round visual arts classes ior all ages; open-timepotterystudioavailable to members hourlyand by the month.
November/December 1990 Alberta Craft
CALGARY NEEDLE ANDFIBRE ARTISTS.
P. O. Box 176, Station G, Calgary, AB T3A
2G2; meets second Wednesday each month
at the Scandinavian Centre, 739 20 Avenue NW.
CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION and
CALGARY PARKS AND RECREATION offer adult, credit-free, further education programs. Call 244-6562 or 244-6661.
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CALENDAR
Courses, seminars and conferences Edmonton PHOTOGRAPHING ARMORK,
BANFF CENTRE, THE LEIGHTON ART.
(italic and bookhand); pottery,weaving and paintingcourses offered at the college.
use as working retreats by professional art-
NORDIC/CANADIAN CERAMIC SYMPO-
Applicants must show evidence of sustained
arts festival, and Red Deer Colleae Ceramics Institute;May 1991. Call Shirley Rimer,
IST COLONY
Novem-
ber 24 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; a workshop on basic
skills ior photographing two- and three-
dimensional art tor portfolios and archives.
Topics: film types, lighting and exposure, with special emphasis on inexpensive equip-
has two studios available for
ists for a maximum of three months per year.
dedication and significant achievement. Successful candidates Will be chosen by a
panel made up of faculty members of the Banff School of fine Arts. Write the Co-
mentand simpleprocedures. Fee $50. Call Faculty of Extension, 492-3034.
ordinator, Lei hton Artist Colony, The Banff
INTRODUCTIONTO DESIGN ON FIBRE, November 23-24; a workshop to explore
RECREATION AND CULTURE DEPART.
centre, P. O.
1020, Banff,AB TOLOCO.
MENT, City of Red Deer, c/o City Hall, Box
SIUM, sponsored by The Works 1991 visual
RDC, 342-3335.
A PATCH IN TIME: International Ouilters• Conference, Banff Centre, Banff. AB; Auust 30-September 2, 1991. Events: FairReld Fashion Show, International exhibition of quilts at the Whyte Museum of the Rock-
ies, Workshops, Panel Discussion, Show and Share, 1991 Faculty InvitationalExhibition at the Whyte Museum, Quilt Sale. Information: Bonme Murdoch, Leisure Leaming
fabric dying with resist processes such as tie-dye and batik, and introduction to direct
5008, Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4; offers a
•marbling"on the fabnc. Topics: Color combinations and other aspects of design and applying creative ideas to wearables such
THE LEIGHTON CENTRE, Box 48, Midna-
Services, 3rd Floor, 930 13 Avenue SW, Calgary AB T2R OL4; (403)245-4944.
Elyse Eliot-Los. Fee: $80. Call Faculty of
workshops.
range of art and handiCraftcourses and
WOODWORKING WORKSHOPS, South-
U of A EXTENSION, 492-3116; courses in
STRATHCONA COUNTY RECREATION, PARKS AND CULTURE, 2025Oak Street, Sherwood Park, AB T8A owe, 467-2211;
painting methods using textile pigments and
as T-shirts or fibre wall hangings. Instructor:
Extension, 492-3034.
art history, ceramics, design, drawing, paint-
ing, music, photography, printmaking, the-
atre and professionaldevelopment.
EDMONTON SOUTHWEST CULTURAL
CENTRE,
11504 74 Avenue, 428-5252;
programs in visual and performing arts, crafts
and hobbies.
HARCOURT HOUSE ARTS CENTER, 10215 112 street, T5K 1M7; 426-4180 or
varietyof hands-on introductoryarts opportunities for adults, teens and children. pore, AB TOL IJO, 931-3636; offers a wide
offers visual arts programs at the Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre and the Clay Hut in Sherwood Park.
PARKLAND COUNTY POTTERS, stony
Plain; offers classes. Call Lori Topilka, 9624990, Cathy Ziehr, 963-5103, or Carol Harwell, 892-2318.
DEVONIAN BOTANIC GARDEN Highway
425-9087; courses and workshops in visual arts for all ages.
60, south of Highway 16, west of Edmonton.
EDMONTON POTTERS' GUILD offers
November 4, egana
instructional and studio-time classes, rang-
ing from junior (ages 6-10), through adult beginners and Intermedate levels to advanced studio time classes. Classes at Victoria Composite Hi h School, 10210 108 Avenue. Contacts: atty. 479-5560 or the guild at 426-5642.
Other centres CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP, November18' EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP, color and Design With Embroidery, Pam Godderis, March 16-17, 1991; Calgary Guild of Needle
Fall '90 program summary: November 4, U ht WillowBasket Arranging
Japanese Flower
November 10, Ikebana, Intermediate November 17-18, Bent Willow Fumiture Workshop November 16-18, Stained Glass Lampshades
November 21, Christmas Ornaments with Wheat November 24, Nativity Scenes with Willows
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Arts. P.o. Box 1020, BanffAB TOL OCO; (403)762-6211. fax: (403)762-6345.
Other provinces QUILT CANADA '91, CanadianQuilters'
year certificate, two-year diploma. Catalogue
459-1694; offers 60 differentprograms for
nesses.
BANFF CENTRE FOR THE ARTS. 1991-
92, Ceramics Studio Summer program, 10 weeks, June 3-August 9; Fall program. 12 weeks, September 23-December 13; Winterprogram,12weeks, January6-March 27. Information:Les Manning, Program Director, Ceramics, The Banff Centre for the
Universityof Alberta, Edmonton,AB T6G 2E1, 981-3054.
Quills
ENTERPRISE IN ACTION, suite 400, 22
please); a new, non-credit home study course
SAWS, P. O. Box 6753, station D, Calgary AB T2P 2E6
Association, tenth annual conference, June
CITY OF ST. ALBERT VISUAL ARTS 5
prepared by Athabasca University. (t has 12 modules, and covers many areas useful to people interested in running their own busi-
7:30 p.m. at Western Canada High November 15 Shaper Workshop December 13 Design Lecture January 17 Joinery February 14 MetalTools March 14 Hardware Fitting
November 24, Wreaths and Centre-pieces November 25, Festive Decorations and Cards November 28, Decorating with Porcupine
and Fibre Arts, Scandinavian Centre, Valhalla Room (downstairs),739 20 Avenue, Sir Winston Churchill Avenue, St. Albert, AB T8N 1B4, fax (403)460-8538 (no phone calls,
em Alberta Woodworkers Society, Cal
st Anne street, st. Albert,AB T8N 329, children and adults.
LETHBRIDGE COMMUNITYCOLLEGE
3000 College Drive South, Lethbridge, Ad TIK IL6, 320-3323 (Elaine Harrison); home study correspondence courses in basic design, drawing, interiordesign, calligraphy
5-9. Cathi Wilkins, 60, 120 Walnut court, Ottawa,ON KIR 7W2•,(613)230-5529.
CLAY AND TEXTILE PROGRAM; oneand information:Capilano College, Art Department, 2044 Percell Wa , North Vancou-
ver, BC V7J 3H5;
DECORATIVE ARTS WORKSHOPS, two-
day intensive course in wall-glazing, wallmarbling, color; stone, marble and gilding for architectural detailing: $275. Decorative
Arts Studo, 215, 3580 Moncton Street. Richmond, BC V7E 3A4; (604)275-3637.
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CALENDAR
Courses, seminars and conferences Other countries
Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306 for information of workshops being planned for the Atlanta area during March, 1991.
lia•,telephone(07)358-5121 or Phil Greville, Conference Manager, (07)553-4419.
GOLDSMITHS' CONVENTION, Metalmor-
ARTS/INDUSTRY INTERFACE — Sixth
11-14. 1991, University of Washington, Seattle. American/Japanese cultural ex-
phosis, Atlanta, Georgia, March 20-24, 1991.
Sponsored by the Society of NorthAmeri-
can Goldsmiths. Contact: Beverly Aurbach, 1415 Baltimore Drive, Atlanta, CA 30329; (604)634-8536 for information of the confer-
ence, and David Butler, 1035 N. Virginia
National Australian Ceramic Conference, July 1-5, 1991. Seminars, panel discussions, workshops, gallerv tours, at Griffith University.Fees: $1651JS to $251 US. contact: Nabonal Ceramics Conference, Box 231 , Broadway, Queensland 4006, Austra-
SURFACE DESIGN CONFERENCE, July change in surface design. Contact: Diana Nelson. University of Washington. Seattle, WA 98195; (206)543, ext GH-22.
Grants, awards and scholarships CANADA COUNCIL DEADLINES
•Visiting foreign artists A Department of External Affairs program administeredby the Arts Awards Service of the Canada Council; helps arts organizations support visits by distinguished foreign artists to teach creative or performingarts: December 15. •Chalmers fund for the crafts
Support for special projects, research and special workshops in the crafts in Canada,
administered by the Visual Arts Section: March 1 and September I •Visual arts grants A and B Grants: October I and April 1 Pro ect and Travel grants: January 15, Apn 15, July 15, October 15. •Explorations program Designed to encourage projects that venture Into new territories in the arts and cul-
ture. Proposals considered for initialundertakings In any art field (including crafts, design and performing arts) that seek to develop, an original aesthetic approach and are intended for public presentation: Janu-
ary 15, May I, September 15. •Criticism and curating A Grants: October 1 B Grants: April 1, October I •Pro ect or Travel Grants: Apri 1, October 1 .J. B. C. Watkins Award For postgraduate study in Denmark, Norway, Sweden or Iceland: April I. •Japan-Canada Fund ApplicationsforA, B. Projector Travel grants are automatically considered. For all programs: The Canada Council 99 Metcalfe Street,P. O. Box 1047
NATIONAL LISTINGS of sales and exhibitions across Canada available in CRAFTS Plus Magazine, a how-to publicationwitha circulation of about 120,000. Send details at
least three months in advance to: Lyn Smillie. CAMAR Publications Ltd 130 Spv Court,
Markham,ON L3R 5H6; (4i6)475-é440.
Ottawa,ON KIP 5V8
(613)598-4365 or 598-4366. Canada Council accepts collect calls.
ELIZABETH GREENSHIELDS FOUNDA-
TION — supportsart studentsseeking training in traditionalmeans of artistic expression; young artists (painting, drawing. printmaking, sculpture)who have demonstrated technical competence in traditionalmeans Of artistic expression. Note: the charter precludes support to artists in abstract fields. Candidates must be under 31 have started or completed training in an established art school and/ordemonstrateda commitment to making a lifetimecareer of art. Elizabeth Greenshlelds Foundation,1814 Sherbrooke
Street W, Montreal,pa H3H IE4.
STUDY ABROAD — The followingcountries offer Canadian citizens scholarships for study at the undergraduateor graduate level in the arts and other disciplines: Ghana,
Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Uganda, United Kingdom. For informationon scholarships and fellowships to Canadians for study in these and other countries, contact: Association of
Universitiesand Colleges of Canada, Scholarship AdministrationServrices, 151 Slater
street, Ottawa,ON KIP 5N1; (613)5631236.
POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION.
Provides financial assistance to individual working artists •establishedability"in paint, sculpture, or mixed media. Current professional and personal needs, ratherthan past debts, are the primaryconcern. There is no
Opportunities
UKRAINIAN ARTISTS' DIRECTORY — promotingawareness of the various disciplinesof Ukrainianarts, providea networkof Interaction and communication among Ukrainian artists and the general public, and promote Alberta's Ukrainian art as an integral part of the Canadian mosaic. Artists involved in any capacity in dance, music, mu-
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age or geographic limitation. Grants are awarded penodically throughout the year. Size and length of award are determinedby the individualcircumstancesOf the artist. Pollock-Krasner FoundationInc., P. O. Box 4957, New York, NY, U.S.A. 10185.
HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION— Resi-
dential scholarships to artists under age 35 who have completed post-graduate study in
sculpture, or who have equivalent experience. Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, Peckham Road, London SE5 81JF. England; 01/703-0987.
BRUCEBO SCHOLARSHIPS — Allow promising Canadian artists to spend two summer months at Brucebo Stud10 near Visby. Island of Gotland. Sweden. Approximate value, $2,500. Canadian-Scandinavian
Foundation, c/o Dr. Jan Lundren, Dept. of Geography, McGill Universitv, 805 Sher-
brooke street W, Montreal,
H3A 2K6,
Attention:Secretary; (514)392-4718.
DOROTHY McMURDlE AWARD for a sig-
nificantcontributionto Canadian quilting by a member of the Canadian Quilting Association. Nomination deadline: December 31. Criteria: Dorothy McMurdieAward Commit-
tee, p. O. Box 22010, HerongatePostal Ottawa,ON KIV OC2, GOEBEL CANA DA, Internationalporcelain sculpture awards; total $25,000 annually. Marcel Brandstat, President, Goebel Canada, 1200 Carnforth Road, Toronto, ON M4A 2K7.
seums, theatre,library/academic,electronic, visual arts, whetherfolk and/orprofessional,
or who know of someone else who is involved, please forward name, address and
phone or fax number to: Alberta Council for
the Ukrainian Arts, 202, 10852 97 Street. Edmonton,AB TSH 2M5; (403)426-4339. Deadline, November 16.
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Use them, or lose them
Space Is still available to Alberta Craft Council members at ManuLIfe Place In downtown Edmonton.
Four locked display cubes, each 18 Inches square and 3 feet high, have featured the work of ACC members since mid-January. Sales have been very consistent at ManuLIfe Place. The display cases are changed every SIX weeks. Members may also exhlblt their work at the ACC's offices. Larger objects can be accommodated, though there are still some practical limitations. Both venues are excellent sales and marketing opportunltles for ACC members. Important sales have been made, especially for corporate
glft-glvlng programs.
For more Informationabout eitheropportunity,
contact the ACC office at 428-1654.
CANE AND BASKET SUPPLIES Reeds,
Executive Director
The Alberta Craft Council, a provincial, non-profit organization, Invites energetic, dynamic applicants for the posltlon of executive director. Reporting to the board of dlrectors,
the successful applicant will be responsible for management, administration and Implementationof policies.
Budget preparation, policy and planning recommendations are Included duties. Extensive experience with the following Is preferred: administration, supervision, volunteer boards, arts-related activity, government agencies and departments, grant application procedures. Familiarity with the Alberta craft community would be a definite asset.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Closing date: November 30, 1990.
Send written inquiries and detailed resumés to: Personnel Committee, 509, 10136 100 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J OPI.
Classified LEATHER AND FUR, leatherand furpieces, beads, thread, needles. Good prices. Hal-
handles chaircaning, splint,rush, sea grass, willow, instructions. Mail orders. Send for pricelists. W. H. Kilby Co. Ltd. 1840 Davenport Rd., Toronto, ON M6N 1B7; (416)6561065.
ford Hide & Leather Co. Ltd., 8629 126 Ave.,
IMPORTER WHOLESALER: •stylish wil-
CRAFTSMARTS, a professionallydesigned home-study package on how to sell your
low baskets and planter, natural and painted
Edmonton,AB T5B IG8; (403)474-4989.
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
(many pastel colors in acrylic enamel) •Silk plants, beautifulhanging vines and bushes •Plush toys. Lowest prices guaranteed.
crafts. $15. Marketing by Mail, The Business
8747 53 Ave.. Edmonton.
(603)478-9705.
DDLV Marketing, (403)466-3910; fax
in Your Basement, and 14 other self-study packages on startin and runningyour own business. Business Action Publishing, 8831
152B Ave., Edmonton,AB T5E 6G2;
NEW SHOP OPENING early in 1991. The Kitchen Galleria is celebrating food and
FOR SALE • Reconditionedaeneral electric motor, 1/2 horsepower, RPM 1725/1140; thermal protected.$70. •Twowooden show
where we eat it, and as calling for functional
681B.
(403)454-6926.
cases,
lass to s, mirrored fronts; $38. Calgary (403)237-
or decorative works which belong to its theme. Please call Pierre Cormier, 10544
127 street, Edmonton,AB T5N IV9;
SALE: ASSORTED COLORS, Tulipfabric
paint; unusual ultra-suede by the yard, along
RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE: leasing
is well under way for Edmonton's Jasper Avenue Hudson's Bay Centre redevelopment. The third floor will .feature the Bay's extremely successful Market
Square concept, combining a broad range of arts and crafts, home furnish-
ings, glassware, china and gourmet
foods within a variety of separate boutiques. A ten-unit food court Withover 400 seats in a spacious sky-lit environment will blend to create and exciting destination point. Several units are still availableto lease. For further Informa-
tlon, please phone Mrs. Tory Tiraboschl, Stewart Green Properties Ltd., (403)429-4969. FOR SALE: 4 cu. ft. kiln, 208-volt, a-phase,
428-7564.
with other fancy fabrics. Injured and unable to work. Joni, Calgary, (403)251-4131.
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November/December 1990 Alberta Craft
exhibition Feature
Dimensions: New works in wood The seventh annual exhibition of new works in wood by the Southem Alberta Woodworkers Society (SAWS) is on display at 3rd Floor Beaver House,10158 103 Street, Edmonton, until November 23, having completed an earlier session at the 10th Street Gallery, in Calgary, September 18 to October 6. The major medium for the competitionwhich produced the exhibitionwas wood. Entry was open to an craftsperson living in Western Canada, and the pieces in the exhibitionwere passed by a 3-person jury. SAWS was incorporated in 1983 to promote highquality craftsmanship and design in woodwork. its programs include education of its members through lectures and workshops, and raising public awareness through exhibitions such as Dimensions.
Membership in SAWS is open to anyone interested in woodwork. Contact Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society, P.o. Box 6753, Station D, Calgary, AB T2P 2E6.
Gordon Chalr (curly maple with leather seat), by Floor, 3rd at view Galenza. From Dimensions, on statement: Artist's Beaver House to November 18. "Chairs are really quite a challenge; this one comes a little closer to the elegance I strive to achieve."
Photo: Anne-Marie Gruden Text: based on exhibition catalogue
exhibitions are on the road ACC's 1Oth-anniversary A Tisket, A Tasket Silk Scarf/StoleExhibition Champagne Breakfast
•Bowman Arts Centre Gallery, Lethbridge November 1-26 •Prairie Gallery, Grande Prairie February 28-March 31 1991 •Venue to be announced, Edmonton
June-July, 1991 •MedlclneHat Museum and Art Gallery, Medicine Hat, August 3-September 1, 1991
•ProfilesGallery, St. Albert December 4, 1991-January 7, 1992 •Red Deer and District Museumand Archives, Red Deer February 16-March8, 1992
CANCELLATION: the ACC's membersale not And exhibition, Under the Tree IV willJuly/ take place this year. Notices in the of issues August and September/October reAlberta Craft Magazine drew very poor sponses from members — only 12 entries. Call Sheralee at 428-1654 with comments.
•New Zealand November 4-December 16, 1990 .Greater Vancouver Weavers' and S inners' Guild, Craft House, Vancouver, .C. January 3-31, 1991 •Station House Studio and Gallery Socl• ety, WilliamsLake, B.C. February 4-2B, 1991 •Stewart Hall Art Gallery, Pointe Claire, Quebec, March 2-April 7, 1991
•Wellington County Museum and Are chives, Fergus, Ontario April 8-May 13, •Saskatchewan Crafts Council, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 14-June 4
ACC Notice Board
National basket exhibition •Pincher Creek Allied Arts Centre, Pincher Creek, To November 23 •Vancouver Weavers' Guild, Vancouver. B.C.March 28-April 25, 1991
•SaskatchewanCrafts Council, Saskatoon, May 7-June 4, 1991 •Wellington County Museum and Archives, Fer us, Ontario September g-October I , 1991
•BramptonPublic Library, Brampton,
Ontario, October 1991. Note: A Tlsket, A Tasket has openings in its schedule. Contact Sheralee Hancherow for information; (403)428-1654.
Gift LAST CALL: SOUTHEX Wholesale 3-6, 1991.This
points ot view of sales and opportunitiesto learn new marketing techniques.
ACC members to experience were in wholesale marketing. Members whopositive
space to Its members. For more Informa• tlon about the February show, call Lorna
Show, Edmonton,February opportunityfor show provides an excellent and learnabout the August 1990 show gave many
comments about their participation from
Craft November/December 1990 Alberta
the
The ACC Is again offeringcost-shared as soon as possible at 428-1654.
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Bradley covers CCC meeting
By E. ROSS BRADLEY ACC Representative
CCC Notes
•Write to the Post Office
Canadian Crafts Council
1993 is the Year of American Crafts.
Alberta hosted the fall meeting of the
CCC at Calgary's Palliser Hotel, September 25-29. Over 30 delegates in-
Joan Foster Tooke gave delegates in-
all ten provinces, and national board
to write to Canada Post urging the post office to issue
formation on the program. Canadian craftspeople and their
cluding provincial representatives from
supporters are encouraged
and executive members attended.
Following executive and foundation
meetings on Tuesday, 17 members of the full council participated in a board development workshop. The most heated committee discussion was on the future of the national computer data base project, Circuit. The
development work has not produced a working program after six years. The
board accepted a recommendation from
the implementation committee to appoint an independent review committee
which will recommend future action to the CCC board. The board began its formal meetings
on Friday morning, by tackling the CCC's
currentfinancial difficulties.The CCC
has not received any funding increases from the federal Department of Communications for several years, although
it has take on an increasing work load
for the federal government. At thesame time, the CCC has had to cope with the
a set of stamps
to mark the occasion. Write to:
loss of an expectedgrant and the ef-
Dan Campbell, Chairman Stamp Advisory Committee
Canada Post
fects of an uncertain stock market, which have dried up many alternative sources
Sir Alexander Haultain Building
was forced to cut spending further, decreasing the number of CCC meet-
•Ask for money
of support. Facing a major deficit, and already having cut staff, the executive
ings per year, and placing on hold any
major projects currently under consideration.
On a more positive note,the galley
shop at the new Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec, appears to be back on track. It had been stalled until the new
museums policy, recently announced
by the federal government, came into effect. This will, hopefully, give the CCC a steady source of income in the future.
Ottawa,ON KIA OBI
ACC members are
also encouraged to apply to the Canada Council for grants, thereby encouraging the council to set up a separate section for artists working in craft media. Because very few craftspeople apply for Canada Council grants, it is necessary to demonstrate a need to the people who allocate the funding.
ACC advertising rates
Alberta Craft Magazine is published six times per year.
The display advertising rate is 40 cents per agate line. Materialfor display advertisments must be camera-ready.
Full page Half page Two-thirds page
One-third page One-sixth page
One-twelfthpage
$156 $78 $104
$52 $28
$14
Color charges are $100 per color.
Classified advertismentsare $9 for 30 words or less, with a 20-
an additional$10 per half-tonewill be charged.
For more Information,contact
If advertisements need half-tones,
Common advertisement sizes and
costs:
16
cent charge per word thereafter. the ACC
office,(403)428-1654.
Advertising deadlines are on Page 2.
LOTTERIES
The Alberta Craft
Councilis a
beneficiary of Alberta
Lotteries. Funds are allocated by the
Governmentof
Alberta through the Alberta Art Foundation
November/December 1990 Alberta Craft