ALBERTA/ MAGAZINE
Cultural pol icy: some
lessons from Norway
Going
Page 3
Susan
Building Susan
global
Abells
Page 4
relationships
Sneath
Silvester
Page 6
Joyce Beaton: a special
person
Sheralee
Hanche row
Page
20
Whispering Pines Ranch Retreat
Debra
Cherniawsky Page 22
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER ACC OFFICE
10136-1 oo STREET
EDMONTON,AB T 50
OPI
1992
RESIDENTS
ESSAGE t has been a pleasureto
talk with
craftspeopleboth here and abroad.The
Let's get tainly equal to the challenge. Next year particular,the feedbackI have been getting about the intitiatives the Already to berta Craft Council is taking has been showcase Albertan craftspeople, but In
summer.
the
over
members
outstanding
quality
of the
work
is cer-
we will have an opportunity not only to
celebrate Anne
Brodie
very positive. Obviously,
we
be
cannot
members,but the board all things to is very serious about identifying and craft
the
addressing
needs.
community's
also to introduce
the
public
to
craft as
an enrichingpart of their lives. We are already working on some plans for next
year—but let's hear from you. How would you like to see us celebrate?
Our mandateas a provincialorganiza- I am off to that icon of North Amerition is very broad and encompassesnot can culture, Disneyland, but I look only our membership,but all Alber- forwardto the fall when the board gets tans. Therefore it is very exciting that to work. Pleasekeep in touch with your the provincial government has local board member. Hopefully, I will designated1993as the Year of Craft in get the chance to meet you at a show Alberta.We havebeen encouragedand opening either at the ACP... Gallery supportedby the governmentin our or at one of the local shows we are endeavours
to
"Obviously,
promote
we
cannot
ertan
be
all
things to all members, but the
board
is very serious about
identifying and addressing
the craft community's needs."
planning.
Cover—Opening Magnum Opus attd Tapestries by Jane Kidd. Demonstrator
Karen
Cantine
in
conversation with board member Linda Stanier. Botch Photo
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ÉDrroR
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ART DIRECTION,PHOTOGRAPHY
OPERATIONS MANAGER
DEADLINES November/December—October 14 January/February '93—December 11 March/April—February 13
AlliY Brodie VICE-PRESIDENT
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Red Deer Stony Plain
SECRETARY
Ross Bradley
NEWSLETTER
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Lynne Butler
TREASURER
Edmonton
Dan
Debra Cherniawsky
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Edmonton
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September/October 1992 Alberta Craft
Magazine
DITOÄIAL Cultural
pol icy:
more money on its artists than the various levels of Canadian governmen At the time, Parliado. The differencehas more to do with organizations.... ment unanimouslyagreed that the state attitude and power than with money. has a responsibility regarding the work— But in Canada, money is mostly all we ing and living conditions Of artists. ever talk about. Whether that situation granting rights Of negotiation in an area ince the last' century, Norwegian which had previously bun regarded as pure is the fault of governmentor cof our artpoliticians have understood that, allocation of funds, the politicians sig- ists—or both—it raises questions in order to maintain and develop nified that they would actively take which must be addressedbefore we can high standard Of cutural activity in a part in working towards agreements think seriously about new cultural pola small country, it is necessary for the granting artists reasonable compen- icy in Alberta. whole of society to take responsibility. sation for the use of their work." There may be, for instance,elementsof This willingness to take responsibility (Emphasis added.) the Norwegianapproachwhich are not is further strengthened by the counmain difference between Norway's acceptable to Canadians or Albertans. try's social democratic traditions. In The cultural policy and the relatively en- As Oien points out, "The official art the pragmatic kingdom of Norway, lightened and generous policies cur- policy presupposes active organizathere have typically been few debates rently in place in Canada and Alberta, tional work by artists: besides the artof principle about the relationship is the fact that the Norwegian govern- ists's organizations having the- responbetween the state and culture." Con ment treats Norwegian artists as equals, sibility for negotiations within their Oien, from Survey on Artist Policy entitled to negotiate the terms and con- specific field, the organizations also in Norway it; The Norwegian Art ditions of their work, rather than as are the recipients of the collective reOf negotiations,
some lessons from Norway
Yearbook,
Vol. 1. No. l, 1992)
Norway may well have the most supportive cultural policy for artists in the world today. According to Oien, Norway
did not
mediations, etc. be-
tween the State and the artists
"...the essential ingredient in Norway's cultural policy, and the main difference between it and the relatively enlightened and generous policies currently in place in Canada and Alberta, is the fact that it treats artists as equals. entitled to negotiate the terms and conditions of their work, rather than as supplicants, required to plead for support as if for charity."
break new ground when it started to address the needs and role of artists supplicants, expected to plead for sup- munerations and thereby stand responthrough cultural policy in the 1970s. It port as if for charity. Sible for the distribution of funds. The was in step with Other European coun— The differenceis not subtle. It is pro- artists's organizations hold a central tries (and, in fact, significantly behind found. At a time when artists and arts position within 'the Norwegian sysCanada and certain Canadian provinces tern'. It is therefore not surprising that Organizations in Alberta are expected, such as Alberta). the percentageof artists who are organin the name of cultural policy developized is high in comparisonwith.. .other "Ivfore unusual, however, was the ment, to justify their existence and countries.' growth Of a special centralized policy support relative to each other and to for artists..(who) demanded and got society, it is ominously instructive. Many Albertan artists might not be comfortablein such a system.But most an official policy dealing exclusively Aside from a Guaranteed Minimum are not comfortable—oradequatel with the working and living conditions Income Policy, the subjects of negotia— recognized or compensated—now. of artists.... tion between the Norwegian goven"This demand resulted in a govern- ment and Norwegian artists are much The real question is: Can we ever solve we can ever alment policy document which passed the same as the subjects of discussion such dilemmas if between lowed talk about is money, to be regovernments and artists in through Parliament in 1976. The most sensational aspect of this programme Canada: compensation for the use Of ceivedin the form of grants? Will gov— was a Guaranteed Annual Income art in public places,a CopyrightAct, A ernments ever consider "granting rights policy, but more important in the LibraryCompensationAct, a Cable TV of negotiation in an area which had long term was an agreementthat es- Agreement. Nor is it clear that the previously been regarded as pure allotablished rules concerning procedures Norwegian govenment spends much cation Of funds"? And if not, why not?
September/October 1992 Alberta Craft
Magazine
3
XECUTIVE Going Alberta
global craft
artists
are stepping
confidently onto the internat ional stage Abells Susan
IRECTOR The Alberta Craft Council is helping les Wissinger (Red Deer); Donald Bednar and Karen Cantine (Edmon-
ton); Sally Barbier, Wendy Haffner, Martha Henry, Jane Kidd, Charles Lewton-Brain, John Morel, Wendy their
Toogood
de-
buts at the ChicagoInternational New Art Forms Exposition (CIB%4FE) '92
where their work will be on display and for sale. We hope this will be the first of many occasionswhen the work of Albertan artists will receive similar exposure.
There are certainly many more Albertans capable of showingwell in international venues. Another 15 Albertans
(22 in all; see page 8 for a complete list of Albertansin the show) contrib-
uted to A Treasury of Canadian Craft, the inaugural exhibition Of The Canadian Craft Museum in Vancouver. After it closes on September 6, A
[obalization" may be an overused buzz-word in to-
day'S media and politics, but we should not let careless use Of the
Treasury of Canadian Craft will embark on an internationaltour of the Orient and the United States (making its way, we hope, to ACCP...Ca11ery 1995).
kets. As
a result of our
involvement
with CINA-FE, going back to 1991 when the ACC sent Anne Brodie and me to the exposition to assess the prospects
for
this summer
to
participation of
our
members, I was invited to Chicago participate
in a meet-
ing to help plan the 1993 Celebratein Chicagoactivities for the Year of Craft
in the Americas. The organizers asked
the ACC to provide Albertan and Canadian perspectives to help make the Chicago celebration more interna-
tional.
I have also receiveda call from Coral Gables,Florida from the producersof a large craft festival who are looking for Canadian participants. (See related story,
opposite)
Both the and I are excited to be involved in such activities, helping to lead the way for Albertan—and,indeed, for Canadian—artistsinto these high -profile international markets, but we know that, in the end, it is the artists who participate who, through
"Not everyone
working
in the arts
and crafts is willing or able to think
about responding to challenges of
term blind us to the realities it reprelarger markets, but for those who are, sents in a world of rapidly expanding The benefits Of such these are exciting times full of interfree trade zones and burgeoningcom- national and internaesting events and opportunities. " tional are exposure immunications technology. Whether we measurable—for the like it or not, the world is getting artists involved,but also for their Altheir Work, will determine Our sucsmaller—and that means, whether we bertan and Canadian colleagues. The cess, I am confident they will do well like it or not, markets are getting artists Speak for themselves, through and that more opportunitieslie ahead. bigger. That is just as true for artists and the quality of their and craftspeople as it is for resource their work We will keep you advised of any oppresentation Of their work, but they industries, petrochemicals, and soportunities that come to our attenalso speak for the artists who can, will phisticated manufacturers. Not everytion. Pleaselet us know Of any events should come after them as provinand activities that you are aware Of Or one working in the arts and crafts is and cial national in and ambassadors exinterested in, willing or able to think about respondpan ding markets.
ing to challenges Of larger markets, but Corthose who are, these are excit- We are already seeing results from the ing times full Of interesting events and increased participation of Albertans and Canadians in international maropportunities.
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and how we can help you take advantage of them. The more we do this Sort Of thing, the more knowledgeable we become and the more we can do for each Other as we go global.
September/October 1992 Alberta Craft Magazine
Doug Main agrees to designate 1993 as the Year_of Craft in Alberta. Text of a letter from Alberta'sMinister of Culture and Multiculturalismto Keith Evans,past presidentof the Alberta Craft Council: Dear Keith I would
like to thank
tion Of 1993
as the Year
you
for bringing
of Craft to my
the international designa-
attention. The
events
that are
being planned throughout the Americas to celebrate this event
will, I am sure, prove to be importantin furthering the development of crafts.It is reassuring and noteworthy
that your organiza-
tion is promoting this international effort here in Alberta. The AIfor crafts is clearly eviberta Craft Council's role as an advocate
dent.
The activitiesthat you are planning will undoubtedly be effective you in promoting Alberta craftsboth here and abroad. I commend for exercising your mandate in such a positive way.
On behalf of the people and government of Alberta.and my Department, -Iwill be pleased to officiallydesignate 1993 as the Year of Craft in Alberta.
Yours truly,
It is reassuring and noteworthy,
too, that the
Government Of Alberta,
through its Minister of Culture and Multicultu— ralism, is prepared to recognize and
support
this important ini tia-
tive. The Alberta Craft Council and its members appreciate this vote Of confidence.
Doug Main
Minister
of Culture
and
Multiculturalism
Call for entry—international
Coral Gables
Internat ional
Festival
of
Craft
Arts, Florida
November 14 and 15
hroughout
history, crafts
have served as both a reflection
Of current
culture and
a
window' to the past: It is vital that they be preserved, passed on, and appreciated as the craft forms they truly are—that is the the stated goal
tion. (Other countries will be added
to the list in future years.)
The work will encompass virtually
held at variouslocationswith the joint
goals of sparking creativity and knowl— edge of new techniques and continu-
ing a valuable heritage. every medium that retains a suggestion Of function or is based on tradi— A historian will help document each tional craft matecraft art, to enrials . such as "The work will encompass virtu- sure its survival. wood, leatheryce- ally every medium that retains a The festivalorramrcs,glass, suggestionof functionor is based also
enamel, metal, on traditional craft materials such ganizers buy a to plan glass, leather, ceramics, as wood, paper and clay. workfrom each enamel, metal. paper and clay.
The festival will also include music, dance and food from each region Of the United States of the Coral GablesInternational Festi— and from the participating nations, Display areas will incorporate viewing val of Craft Arts in Florida. pavilions where the public will See The organizers of this festival invite demonstrations Of craft work in progcraft artists from the United States, ress. Canada, Spain, Mexico and five LatinBefore the festival, participating artiAmerican countries to display, demonstrate; sell and ensure the survival sans and the public will share cultural and creative ideas in a creative forum. of their crafts in the first of what they Seminars and demonstrations will be annual celebraan hope will become
September/October1992 Alberta Craft Magazine
exhibiting artisan and establishthe base for an International Craft Museum to be located
in Coral Gables. (Adaptedfrom theYes—
tival brochure.)
. .Applications for this festival are available from Susan Abells at the ACC office (428-1654). Some assistance may be offered by the organizers to help exhibitors get there. Time is obviously Of the essence,
5
ARK ET ING Bui Iding
re lat ionships —the Susan
key
to craft-
Sneath
Silvester
show
success
e have a thriving base of crafty artisans and artistic crafts in Alberta.In a time
when money is tight and everyone is feeling and reeling from the effects of
the (SST and our economy, I have noticed that while people don't have a lot Of money, they do have a little, and they want to spend it. If they are treated respectfully, and if they are intrigued by a product, they are willing to save for more expensive purchases. This year's Edmonton Folk Festival Craft Show was more successful for the participants than last year's. For some, it was better than any festival they had ever participated in. I feel that my job as an organizer Of the show is Co serve not only the people who
attend the festival,but also to serveall
artisans as best I can. With this in mind, I'd like to pass on a few tips— rules Of thumb that I've noticed seem to contribute to successful Sales. The most successful participants had
some or all Of the following attributes: some product at a S2-S5entry level. They often had product at the higher end as well, but they got the ball rolling at the lower end. I found the trick was to allow people to begin playing—to buy a pretty thing for a low price. It may be all
they can afford, but it sets up a
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watching keeps incidents down.
basis for a long-term relationship be and future sales when they may able to afford larier purchases. access to a major credit card. It can
an address book to collect names for a mailing list of people who want to keep informedof your activities.
double sales.
product,
packaging
tion appropriate
and
business cards.
presenta-
to the venue.
One
a sense
- client sold some large kitchen stools which you would not think were appropriatefor a folk festival, but his senseof humourwasso evidentin his acow stools" that, I
of
long-term
commitment;
for example, talking Of Christmas
possibilities in August, either to
encourage out-of-season sales or
to encourage early-bird gift plannets to include you in their plans.
am sure, it was worth it to a buyer to lug it up the hill to the parking lot _lateat night to get it home. The
opportunities
to
establish
personal
relationships. People love to know the story behind your products and laughs and admiring glances from to see you at work or giving dempassers-by must have made it onstrations. Think about what is worthwhile. unique about what you do, where beauty and practicality coupled you live, and what your products with careful can be used observation for, and Of society'S "Think about what is unique about come up c h a n g in g
what you do. where you live,and what
with inter-
participant
come up with interestingways
ways
needs. One offered raku non-drip
your products can be used for, and
present this information.
to
est i ng to
this infor-
Candles with a permanent wick and
matiOn. People will pay money for
found an unfilled niche. With the proliferation Of self-discovery, inner work", men's and women'S
your work and come back again and again if you are able to do that successfully.
circles in community leagues and
people's homes, a -beautifulnondrip candle is an idea that has found its time. Many people are incorpo-
rating altars into their homes:this product fit the bill.
Susan Sneath Silvester has worked for
over 15 years as a professional actress. She is currently working as office co—ordina—
tor at the Edmonton Bullet (att arts and
an awarenessthat theft happens. entertainment magazine) and has organ—
Be aware of teenage theft rings, often working in gangs of four. The lower-end products are particularly appealing. Keep highly moveable objects to the centre of displays. And if you know any nineor ten-year-olds who are too young
to babysit, ask them to sit in a Chair beside your display. Just making it clear that someone is
ized crafts showsJor over three years for the Co-op Housing FederationOf Canada
and the Edmonton Folk Festival. After the successfulcompletionof the 1992 Edmonton Folk Festival Craft Show, Swan organiztd her thoughts and a few words Of encouragement to offer some friendly advice to would-be participants in crafts shows.
September/October 1992
Alberta Craft
Magazine
N FORMATION in public Spates encouragesuse of the space by a larger portion of the
culpture is an integral part of our urban environment. Coming
in public
contact
places
with
permits
a
sculpture in moment
of
Creating
op-
must
part
reflection and contemplation in an otherwise
busy
portunities
for sculpture
world.
be
of the agenda in planning and building public spaces," Says Gerald Forseth, Chairman of Calgary's Sculpture Advisory Committee.
The comrnittee has recently completed a study which addressesthe role Of art
Thoughts
on
population"
the value
in public places by identifying public sculpture
opportunities
and
locations
ih downtownand central Calgary. 'C it focuses on the downtown
and central
areas.. .as the places most people can
enjoy
and
benefit
ture."
from
public
sculp-
The study was prepared by the Sculpture Advisory Committee On behalf Of the Calgary Visual Arts Board to encourage
placement
Of
sculpture
on
of
public
art
both public and private land. Sculptare, and public art in general, improves the quality of life in a city. Art in public spaces encourages use of the
space by a larger portion of the population; it "is interpreted by the public as a gesture of the space-owners toward the population" which enriches the lives of those who come in contact
with it."
(Courtesy of Art Matters)
"Over 50 per cent of all new businessStarts in Alberta fail within thefirst two years. Knowing and applying the basics Of business
managementcan cut thefailure rate by half."
Oppor tunity
ome-based business (HBB) is
one of the fastest-growing
Home-based business—a new
forms of entrepreneurshipin
Canada. Equipped with affordable computer
and
communications
tech-
nology, the home has become a practical and attractive workplace.
One of every 10 North Americans in the labour force now works at home, and studies indicate the total could reach nearly 40 per cent in the next century.
Over
50 per
cent
of
all new
business starts in Alberta fail within
the first two years. Knowing and applying the basics of business manage-
ment can cut the failure rate by half. The Federal Business Development Bank in co-operation with Grant
MacEwan Community College Business Outreach is offering a series of three Home-Based Business Workshops. The program can help you get started in the right direction or help you expand an already established home-based business.
Not only do the workshops provide
reality
valuable business expertise, they get you started on another critical approach to success: networking. At workshops„ you meet other business people
in your
community,
representa-
tives of local businessassociations,and academic experts. For further information, call these Ed— monton numbers: 495—2277 (FBDB) or
483-4622 (GMCC)
Opportunities for ACC members
• Good things come in small packages
• McMullen Gallery, University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton
Call
Exhibition
for
proposals
The ACC is planning a travelling craft exhibition which will be
displayed in venues such as libraries, schools, community halls,
and senior citizens' homes throughoutAlberta. Members are invited to propose
pieces that are secured
to a 1/4" plywood base or backing. The plywood must be covered, painted, or otherwise finished.
This is a call for proposals only. Please send designs and/or photos—no finished works, please.
DEADLINE: October 31
Submit proposals to Sheralee Hancherow, Gallery Co-ordinator.
September/October 1992 Alberta
Craft
opportunity
for
clay
artists
The McMullenGallery has asked the ACC to select three ceramists to exhibit their work in January 1993. All work will be displayed on pedestals. If you would to have your work considered, send slides and a resumé to Sheralee Hancherow, Gallery Co-ordinator. Alberta Craft Council Presents„.Ga//ery Manulife Placo West, 2nd floor
10150 102 street Edmonton, AB T5J 4C7
(403) 425-0909
Magazine
ALBERTA COUNCIL PRESENTS GALLERYAND CRAFTSHOP
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EATURE The the
Canadian
Craft
Museum:
time—and
pr ice—were
the
right
museum dedicated to showcasing Canadian about time: Canadian craft artists are beginning to be recognized for their excellencein Other countries and deserve to be promoted and respected at home. not?
a
big
major centre has a monopoly
on
In
It's
country with much regional diversity; no
centrality.
That, more Or less, is how Executive Director Michella Frosch accounts for the conception and development of The Canadian Craft Museum and its Coast. location on Canada's
That it should exist at all is—aside from the obvious need—a matter of good luck, good managementand good
The timing. The CCM's predecessor, VanCartwright Gallery, opened on
few post-modern trimmings—on
gotiations with the developer and the City Of Vancouver (for which Frosch gives much credit to board chair Julie Molnar), the deal was done. The Cartwright Gallery, newly dubbed the Canadian Craft Museum,had a building—a people-friendly place which is reminiscent Of a French Chateau with a
tions annually, half originating there
year lease.
a 99-
"It cower's Granville Island in 1980. group a was", says Frosch, "founded by of craftsmen and business people in the sole purposeof exhibitingcraft promiall media and bringing more nence to craft." By 1983,it was clear
The CCM opened for its previewseason in July 1991and marked its formal opening with its inaugural exhibition A Treasury Of Canadian Craft. Guest curated by Sam Carter, Treasury on May r, 1992 and will conthat the Cartwrightwould need more opened "1 space for educational and outreach tinue to September 7. vVhat's wonabout it" , says derful Frosch of the programmingif it were to pursue its that it is exhibition, 'fis inclusive rather successfully. mandate than exclusive,and it encompassesthe In 1985, architect and Cartwright breadth and diversity of what's availboard member Paul Merrick began able across the Country. Acknowledgworking On a downtown office-build- ing some criticism of Carter's selecing with the Shon Group, a developer tions and omissions, Frosch says the which was willing to consider adding exhibition was done uto show the talmuseum space to a 1,000-square-metre ent (available) across the country for the site as a bonus-zoningconcession the first time at this level." in exchange for increased density in its Office tower. After five years Of neThe CCM will present five exhibi-•
Albertan
gems
in A
and
half on
tour
from
Other
museums,
and plans to tour its own exhibitions extensively in Canada and abroad. —Allan Sheppard
(First of a series.)
Treasury
of Canadian
Craft
The foliowing Albertans contributed work to Treasury of Canadian Craft, the inagural exhibition of The Canadian in Vancouver, May Craft Museum I to September 7. The exhibition,organized by guest curator Sam Carter, will tour extensivelyin the orient and the United States for the next three years. Unless otherwisenoted, the artists are from Calgary•
Kirsten Abrahamson,mixed media ceramic Jackie Anderson, mixed metal Sally Barbier, clay
Donald Bednar (Edmonton), _ furniture, metal and wood
Karen Cantine (Edmonton), silver John Cholke, ceramic Jeff Deboer, metal, leather Dee Fontans, jcwellery, mixed media Murray Gibson, tapestry
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Crys Harse, basketry, mixed media Douglas Haslam, wood
Martha Henry, glass (A colour photograph of Martha's Coyotes,Elk, and Geese in Flight bowls grace the back cover of the catalogue.)
Jane Kidd, tapestry Lynn Kristmanson, fibre
Charles metal
Lewton-Brain, jewellery,
James Norton, glass
Greg Payce, earthenware Darren James Petersen, glass
C. B. Pinchin (Bragg Creek), fibre Henry Schlosser, wood Barbara Tipton, stoneware, porcelain Wendy Toogood, fabric
That's 22 Albertansout of 187 participants. A copy of the exhibition catalogue is available from Alberta Craft Council Presents. for S20.
September/October 1992
Alberta Craft
Magazine
Hen
AL-ENDAR
Pulloue Secelon
Calgary Festival of Crafts— Roundup Centre, Stampede Park December 4-6
JURIED. • Pauline Biswanger; 192 Hawkview Manor Circle N.W., Calgary, AB T3G 3A2; (403) 239-2276
Craft shop and gallery— Works of Art Furniture Ongoing
Stores in Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon. The
company builds solid wood furniture, and
displays its work with giftwareand art objects. The Calgary store also has a gallery area where craftspeoplecan mount exhibitions. Slides or photosto: • Brian Manz; 300A 17 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2S OAS; (403)228-2431
Sojourn Gallery of Fine Canadian Crafts— Ongoing
Benches as sculpture Downtown Calgary In preparation
A competitionsponsored by the Calgary Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ). The aim is to combinethe imagination and creativity of the artist with the practicalityof a place to sit—theresult is to be a bench and a piece of sculpture.To receive a call for entry, contact: • Jane Glover; (403) 266-5300
Nature Nook— Ongoing
New gallery—retail New Zones—gallery of
contemporary Art Ongoing
• New Zones; Zero, 803 24 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB; (403) 266-1972v
and other related items. Fees: 8'x? table or equivalent floor space—$50; 8'x4' display area and 6'x2' table (optional)—$85. Deadline: October 15. • The Teddy, Doll,
& Toy Show; P.o. Box 3261, spruce Grove, AB T7X 3A6;
Citadel Theatre
Send slides or photos of well-craftedfunctional objects—candlestick holders, coasters, business card holders, napkin rings, etc.—retailing under $100—for exhibition and sale. • Kathy Johnson; Provenance Gallery, 932 17 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2T OA2; (403) 245-8511
New gallery (opened in March) seeks finely crafted original work in all media (clay, wood, glass, fibre, and jewellery preferred) in a mediumprice range. • Rlgala Arts and
rondelle, Programming Co-ordinator; 5th floor, 1010 5 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P OV8; (403)261-7702
November 15
Handmade dolls, toys, bears and supplies for them; hand-made accessories, including toys, furniture, pictures, photography
Provenance Gallery— Ongoing
New gallery—
Ongoing
Mayfield Inn
Seven Arts Club 12th Annual
Rigala Arts and Crafts—
A non-profit centre/gallery with artists' studios operated by 2nd Story Arts Society, its board of directors and members, Truck invites artists working in any medium to submit proposals for its program of twelve annual exhibitions. • Cheryl L'Hi-
The Teddy, Doll, & Toy Show—
Submit crafts on local nature themes for consignment. • Nature Nook, 210, 1019 17 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2T OA7; (403)228-0480, Fax(403) 228-0481
Seeks exhibitors. • Sojourn Gallery, 112, 513 8 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P IG3
Truck: an artist-run centre
Edrnonton
Ongoing
crafts; 2033 33 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2T IZ5; (403) 246-5808
Christmas Fair— November 26-28
JURIED. • Nancy Clegg; (403)455-3404
Southwest Cultural Centre Alumni Show— Southwest Cultural Centre
April 13-18, 1993
JURIED exhibitionOf the work of former S.W.C.C. students who have become fullor part-timeprofessionals artists. Minimum six, maximum10 works. DEADLINE: February 15, 1993. Selection and notification
by February 23. • Southwest Cultural Centre ; 11507 74 Avenue, Edmonton, AB; (403) 428-5251
ConceptionsArt and Framing Gallery— Ongoing Seeks 3-D works by emerging artists in ceramics, glass, sculpture, etc. • Kelly
Pound; Conceptlons Gallery, 2203 4 StreetS.W. , Calgary,AB T2S IXI; (403)
228-2623
New gallery—retail
Gallery 826 Ongoing
• Gallery 826; 826 5 street S.W., Calgary, AB; (403) 261-0084
September/October 1992 Alberta Craft
Magazine
Electrum Design Studio Ongoing
—seeks submissions for 1993 shows. All media considered. Submit: documentation, slides/photographs,resumé, artists statement, self-addressed stamped envelope. • Wayne Mackenzie; Electrum Design Studio, 12419 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3; (403) 482-1402
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Alberta Sixth Annual Craft Festival and Sale— Thorhild Community Centre October 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sponsored by Thorhild County Craft and Hobby Club. Tables (3'x8') supplied; provide your own drapes, power cords, dis-
play equipment. One table per exhibitor. Each exhibitoris asked to donatea sample of your craft to be given away as door prizes. DEADLINE: September 30. Send cheque ($15), address, descriptionof merchandise to: • Beth Benson; Box 655, Thorhild, AB TOA 3J0, (403) 398-2027; or call Mavis Pearson (403) 398-2320
Believe in Treasures— Vegreville Christmas Handcraft Showcase Social Centre, Vegreville December 3-4
JURIED. work from Alberta, B. C. and Saskatchewan is welcome. • Marie Elluk; (403)632-7654 or 632-2578
Canada
Creative Craft Fairs
..November 5-8, G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, Victoria; November 26-29, Fraser
Valley Tradex Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford. • Terri Hell; (604) 658-2901
Vancouver Craft Market
November 6-8; November 27December I; December 12-13, 19-20
• Simone Avram; 8540 Demorest Drive, Richmond, BC V7A 4M1; (604) 275-2724
and Silent Auction— Museum for Textiles, Braida
Gallery
November 7 24
Help celebrate the museum's third anniversary by sending original works in any
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exhibition. The
medium to a fund-raising November 24, works will be auctioned on reflect 5:30-9 p.m. Submissions should body, the of celebration and adornment DEADseason. tree or homefor the holiday of LINES: entry forms—October2; delivery work—October 23. Send self-addressed stamped envelope for information and entry forms. • Jean Johnson; The Mu•
seum for Textiles, 55 Centre Street,
Toronto, ON M5G IR3; (416) 559-5321 or 973-4928
Festive Treasures The Canadian Craft Museum Shop November 19-27
Second annual exhibitionhighlightingdistinctive craft specially selected for holiday and gift giving: tree ornaments and table objects, scarves and shawls, ceramics and
porcelains, papier maché vases, regal angels, jewel-like accessories. Cost for
participation: $40 members, $50 non-mem-
bers. • Trudy Van Dop; Museum Shop Manager, 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2G3; (604) 687-8266
Festive Treasures: Exhibition Out of Hand Christmas Fair Victoria Conference Centre November 19-22
• Out of Hand; 566 Johnson Street, VICtoria, BC V8W 3C6; (604) 384-5221; 592. 4969
Marking the Occasion: Artists Toast the Season— Uncommon Objects, York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre,
Toronto
December 17-January 15
An exhibitionof goblets by artists living in
Canada. Items accepted for sale (40% commission taken) or exhibitiononly (insurance value needed). DEADLINES: slides or drawings—October31; work on site—December15. • Jean Johnson; IJn. common Objects, 235 Queens Quay west, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8; (416) 973. 4928, Fax (416) 973-4933
Generation to Generation— National Quilt Competition Closes March 15, 1993
Open to Canadian residents. For original designs. Completed quilt must not have won any other awards. SUBMIT: completed entry form, $15 entry fee and Coats spool labels or UPC codes from Mountain Mist batting (or reasonable facsimile) for material used in construction.SIZE: 40'X 40' to 60'x60' Any quilting technique may be used. $4,000 in prizes. Entry forms available from fabric and quilt stores and from • National Quilt Competition; Coats Pa. tons, 1001 Roselawn Avenue, Toronto, ON M6B
One of a Kind Spring Show— Automotive Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto March 31-April 4, 1993
550 exhibitors of unique handmade Canadian products. Group discounts available for admissions. • The Canadian Craft
Show Ltd. ; 21 Grenvllle Street, Toronto, ON M4Y IAI; (416) 960-3680, Fax (416) 923-5624
Relics for the Future— Dartmouth Heritage Museum February 1993
Sponsored by Nova Scotia Designer Crafts
Council (NSDCC). Open to members (and non-members on payment of membership fee). Entry fee: $15. Size limits: 3-D pieces—maximum 6•x6'x6',• 2-D pieces— 14'x14' Theme: time capsule—pieces to reflect the traces of our culture left behind by contemporary artists and craftspeople. DEADLINE: October 5-9 by mail; October 9-10 hand-delivered.Entry forms: • NSDCC Office; P.o. Box 3355 south, 5516 spring Garden Road, suite 203, Halifax, NS B3J 3J1; (902) 423-3837
Gulf War quilts Anyone who made a quilt as a result of the
Gulf War—Operation Desert Storm—is invited to contact: • Nancy Cameron Arm• strong; 143, 16335 14 Avenue, Whlte Rock, BC V4A IH2
September/October 1992
Alberta Craft
Magazine
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Section
Canada Council Employment
David Rice Jewelry + Objects
Cross-Canada Quilters Challenge Sponsored by York Heritage Quilters' Guild
Ongoing —seeks contemporarycraft in all media for immediate consignment. Established over 20 years, now moving to larger gallery
Winning entries featured in Celebration of Quilts IV October 20-23, at the Civic centre,
space. Submit: slides/promotional material, brief biography • David Rice Jewelry + Objects; 100 Osborne Village, Winnipeg, MB RSL IY5; (202) 453-6105
Toronto. Cash awards: $1,000. • York Heritage Quilters' Guild; clo Mary Hallam, 19 Artlnger Court, Don Mills , ON
M3BIJ9
The Great Mug Drive Ontario Craft Council
Exhibitions Of -contemporary glass— The Art zone
Canadian potters are invited to donate two
of their finest mugs for use and display in the Chalmers Building in order to eliminate disposable cups and reduce waste. Donors' names will be registered. • Robert Tetu; R.R. 5, Seaforth, ON NOK IW0; (516) 345-2184
Ongoing
Submitslides and portfolios.• Jan or Kathy Irwin;The Art Zone, 592 MarkhamStreet, Toronto, ON M6G 2L8; (416)534-1892
International
Public Art Projects
Ontario
Ongoing Art consultants involved in the administration of public art projects in Ontario seek slide submissions from painters, sculptors, potters, designers. Programs include de-
sign of courtyards and parks as works of art, collaboration with architects in architectural design, free-standing sculpture. Slides not returned. • Karen Mills; An. thony/MiIlsFine Art Limited, 45 Glenfern Avenue, Hamilton,ON L8P 2T6
Next
Quilt National '93— international competition for
quiltmakers
Dairy Barn Southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Centre May 30:July 18, 1993
JURIED. Deadline: slides due September 22, 1992. Send: stamped, self-addressed envelope with international reply coupon or U.S. postage for two ounces to • Quilt
National '93; Dairy Barn Arts Centre, P.o. BOX 747, Athens, OH 47501, U.S.A.
Opportunity
Program Officer—Atlantic and Prairie Provinces, Explorations Program Under the supervision of the Program Head, administers the Canada Council's Explorations Program for the At[antic and Prairie Provinces; provides guidance to individuals and organizations applying for grants; reviews applications to determine eligibility; organizes selection committee meetings; monitors funded projects; provides information to media, service agencies and the public; identifies new arts and
cultural developments or issues.The ideal candidate will have:
• substantial knowledge of arts activities and concerns in the two regions • at least three years of professional experience in artistic productionand
administration in one or more of these provinces
• flexibilityto deal with projects from a wide variety of arts disciplines cul-
tural backgrounds
• good communications skills and knowledge of regional arts organizations • a working knowledge of both official
languages
Location: Ottawa; frequent travel
The Canada Council offers a competi-
tive salary and benefits package. It is an equal-opportunity employerand wel-
at ACCP...Ga11ery
Two Alberta Artists: Sally Barbier
and Don Bednar
September 3-October 3 Ceramics and furniture
October 8-31 Under
the Tree: A
Canadian
Craft
Christmas An annual exhibition and sale featur: ing fine craft from across Canada
Furniture and Other Wood Objects by the Southern Alberta Woodwork— November 5, 1992-January 2, 1993 ers Association (SAWS)
Three Silk Artists from Calgary Rose Marie Burn, Carol Little, Bill Morton
September/October 1992 Alberta Craft Magazine
comes applications from Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities and women. It is a smokefree environment. Submit your applicationto Human Resources not later than Il September. quoting competition number 1505.
The Canada Council Human Resources 99 Metcalfe Street
P. O. Box 1047 OttawQON KIP 5V8
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Pullou
O 'NS Oppertshauser Gallery
Sece o Circle Craft 19th Annual Christmas Market
Vancouver, BC
to September28—ShirIey Rlmer—CIay; New Works in Wood—1992 Sophia Podryhula Shaw—Monotype Street ...September 8-0ctober 3—10th Prints...5411 51 Street, stony Plain, Calgary N.W., Street Gallery, 328 10 Alberta ...October 9-31—AIberta Craft Council
Canadian Craft Museum
Treasury of Cana-
...To September dlan Craft
...September 6-November 22—1nterna-
tlonal Snuff Bottle Society .. September
YokohamaDolls
23-November
22—
.. December 2-January 31—Kaffe Fassett
• The Canadian craft Museum; 639 HornbY Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2G3; (604) 867-8266, Fax(604) 687-7174
Electrum Design Studio
...September 8-30—Robert Robertson, paradigm Paradoxes, mixed media col-
lages; Terry Juzak, Bijou Per Se (a study of architecture through jewellery)
November 11-15
Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre
Cameo's 13th Christmas Craft
Presents... Gallery, Second Floor, Manulife Centre West, Edmonton
Sale November 18-22
Glass Art IV—
Edmonton Convention Centre
The Atrium, Hong Kong Bank of Canada Building, 855 West
Georgia Street/ Vancouver,
One of a Kind Christmas Show—
B.C. September 8-25
Automotive Building, Exhibition* Place, Toronto November 26-December 6
A juried art show exploring the diverse aesthetic of glass. • Dierdre Spencer, Show Co-ordinator; (604)263-2716
550 exhibitors of unique handmade Canadian products. Group discounts available for admissions. • The Canadian Craft
Marigold Craft Sale— Nutan Curling Club,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Show Ltd. ; 21 Grenville Street, Toronto, o(416) 960-3680, ON M4Y IAI;
September 12 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)-13 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
...October 1-28—L/sa Salamandick, Na-
• super Dan's Promotions; (306)9551200
drawings; Robert Hunt, soapstone carver
Calgary Art Walk
ture's Own, graphite and prismacolor ..October 30-November 25—Sharon Lindsay Polsky, qulltist; Nikki Chabot,
doll-maker
.November 26-January 10—GaIIery artIsts, Group Show ...Ongoing—Wayne
signer, goldsmith
Mackenzie,
de•
• 12419 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3; (403) 482-1402
Blue and White Porcelain Show
Vancouver Museum To September 20
• Vancouver Museum; 1100 Chestnut street, Vancouver, BC; (604) 736-4431
Downtown Calgary September 19-10, Il
a.m.-5 p.m.
Open House at 28 public and commercial galleries launches the first annual Visual Arts Week in Calgary—September 19-26. Of interest to craftspeople: ...Truck—an Artist-Run Centre,5thfloor, 1010 6 Avenue SW cool Hot Glass Works ...The Sojourn Gallery, Penny Lane, 112, 513 8 Avenue SW Bradbury, Raku and Jan Macleod, Paper Works ...Lewton-Brain/FontansCentre for Jewellery Studies, The Grain Exchange Building, 300A, 815 1 street SW (2633955)—Four Women Metal Artists
Sixth Annual Craft Festival and
Masks—
Westerner Altaplex, Red Deer
Works on a mask theme; varied media incorporatingglass as an element, • The
November 5-8
Studio One Glass Gallery September 3-0ctober I
Glass Gallery, 341 West 6 Avenue,
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Hands In Harmony—Santa's Elves
Oppertshauser Gallery, Stony Plain, Al berta
Seven Arts Club Christmas Fair Citadel Theatre—Foyer and
Lee Pavilion
November 26-28 Proceeds to scholarships for artists
Hands in Harmony— Commonwealth Show November 27-29 Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
World of Crafts
West EdmontonMall Ice Palace, Edmonton
September/October
Petites November 26, 1992-January 4, 1993
November 28-29
U of A Butterdome, Edmonton
1992 Alberta
Craft
Magazine
Hand
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PPORTUN
s
Symposium Textiles in Daily Life— Textile Society of America
The centre promoteseducation in jewellery skills and techniques and awareness, Of jewellery, body adornment and jewellery design, Courses, access sessions, workSeptember 24-26 shops and tutorial sessions, exhibitions, The TSA's third biennial symposium di- lectures offered. Courses: Professional rected at a diverse group of museumpro- Jewellery Repair; Rings and Basket Setfessionals, scholars and artists—thematic tings, Basic Bead Settings, Introductory panels, individual presentations, informa- Jewellery, Intermediate Jewellery and Detion exchange, book fair, social events. sign. Short Workshops: Introduction to Themes: Reconstructing Daily Life Through Jewellery Repair, Introductionto StonesetArcheological Textiles, Textiles and Daily ting. • Lewton•Brain/Fontans Centre for
Life in early America,Textilesin the Daily Jewellery Studies; Suite 300A, The Grain Calgary, Life of Artisans. Textiles from many coun- Exchange, 815 First Street SW,
tries and regions—Morocco,the Andes, the AB T2P IN3; (403)263-3955 Arctic—will be discussed. Featured speakers include: Iwao Nagaski (Tokyo National Promotecrafts Museum) on textiles and social life in Japan; Ralph Hayes on Japanese dyeing work- Sheila Hugh MacKay shops; Patricia Anawalt on textiles in 500 Foundation years of Mexican acculturation.The TSA is The foundationpromotes public knowledge, an organizationfor exchange and dissemi- participationin, and appreciationof Cananation of informationabout the historical, dian arts and crafts and their importancein cultural, socioeconomic, artistic, and tech- the cultural heritage of Canada. Deadlines: nical aspects of textiles. • Suzanne Baiser• October3 and April 30. Send proposals to: man; Textile Society of America, 2236 • The Sheila Hugh MacKay Foundation; Commonwealth Avenue, St. Paul, MN Box 737, Rothesay, NB EOG 2W0
55108
Learn about the European market
ALENDAR
ESOURCES
Learn about markets in British Columbia
Road, Toronto, ON M4A 2K7
Join a committee Canadian Crafts Council
The CCC seeks experienced people, as possible members of committees: Fundraising, Communications, Education, Awards, Curatorial. Meetings held by mail, telephone and fax. • Marilyn Strothers, Chair; Human Resources Committee, 189 Laurier Avenue E., Ottawa, ON KIN 6P1; (613) 235-8200, Fax (613) 235-7425
Of interest to exporters
Financial assistance—Programme 'for Export Market Development. External Affairs and InternationalTrade Canada, Export and Investment Programs Division Export Guide, Code of Ethics for Sculptors, A Practical Approach published in 1990. $15+$2.50 handling per copy. • External Affairs and International Trade Canada; 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON KIA OG2; (613) 996-7155,
3904
Stained glass crafters
...Employment opportunity: An estab-
fished national distributor of quality craft Westcoast Craftlink is a quarterly newslet- products to the retail gift trade is establishSourcebooks available from Artists News- ter for craftspeople containing information ing a manufacturingdivision in the Halifax letter, England, through AN Publications, about craft fairs, interviews, articles on area to make glass ornamental products. starting a business, etc. Subscription: $20. the bookselling They seek people linterestedin developing Karen Body; West Coast Craftllnk, Box and operatingsuch an operation.The can• ...Across Europe: the Artist's Guide to 547, Dept.AC, Fort Langley, BC VOX IJ0; didate must be skilled in stained glass and Opportunity and Action—covers education, (604) 888-0460 willing to work as part of a team. The sucfunding, exhibition opportunities and list cessful candidate will be responsible for journals and agencies in 20 Europeancoun- Professional Stained Glass new product development and cost-effectries. Monthly full-colour publication by and for tive promotion. Staines, Judith professionals, on stained glass techniques, Connections—by ...Making ...Contract opportunities: Candidates covers red tape and the possibilities of design, installation, restoration and repair. interested in doing high-volume contract selling crafts in 15 countries. It includes the Single copy $5; Canadian subscription work should also inquire. World Craft Council's European Directory. $32.50. • Professional Stained Glass; For price and ordering details for both Route 6, P.o. Box 69, Brewster, NY 10509, Send resumé:• P.O. Box 9134, Station A, U.S.A.; (800) 421-8142 Halifax, NS B3K 5M7; (902) 429-2999 publications, contact: • AN Publications;
Freepost,Box 23, Sunderland,SRI IBR, England
Jewellery courses Lewton-Brain/Fontans Centre for Jewellery Studies Winter session
September/October
Annual Porcelain Sculpture
awards Goebel Canada
International competition with awards total-
ling $25,000. • Marcel Brandstat, Presl•
dent; Goebel Canada, 120 Carnforth
1992 Alberta Craft Magazine
New programs in Textiles and Ceramics— Capilano College, Vancouver Starting September 1992
Textile Arts Program—full-time, two-year
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program with core courses in loom weaving, tapestry, off-loom techniques, felting, papermaking, textile surface design, print-
MA in Textiles— Goldsmiths' College, University
of London
ing and dyeing techniques; foundation Ongoing courses in design, drawing, art history, etc.
Ceramics Program—offered through the Capilano College Studio Art Program, beginning with three courses for part-time students, but aiming at an integrated twoyear program.• Art Department; (604) 986• 1911
Publications—
. The Craftsperson's Resource Guide to the Lower Mainland—information or retail outlets, galleries and museums, craft fairs, suppliers and craft organizations on the British Columbia Lower Mainland, Cost: $3.25 for members, $3.75 for non-members. Order from Craft Assoclatlon of BritIsh Columbia, 1386 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, BC V6H 3R8; (604) 6876511. ...Banners and Bands: A Guide to the Fes-
tivals of the Pacific Northwest.Information
on over 140 festivals—times, admission fees, checklists, cross-references, maps, attractions.Cost: $14.35, from Upper Case
Publications, 1018 Oliphant Avenue, Vic. toria, BC V8V 2V1; (604) 380-0349.
Conference: In Stitches— Robson Square Conference Centre, Vancouver September 24-26
This new course, which combines studio practice and critical theory, runs concurrently with the Postgraduate Diploma in
Textiles. • Janls Jeffries, Admlsslons Tutor; Postgraduate Textiles Studies,
Department of Visual Arts, New Cross, London SE14 6NW, England; (44) 081 691 7171 ext. 2131, Fax (44) 081 694 8911
Calgary Guild of Needle and Fibre Art— Seeks members interested in promoting the practice and knowledge of all needle and fibre arts and who wish to enjoy the fellowship of others with similar interests. For those who are skilled, and others who wish to enjoy, learn and share their knowledge.
Fee: $35 per year (June I-May 31), includes subscription to newsletter, The Frayed Edge. Meetingsheld at the Scandinavian Centre, 739 20 Avenue N.W., Calgary. • Calgary Guild of Needleand Fibre
Arts; P.o. Box 176, Station G, Calgary, AB T3A 2G2
•Publication devoted to
environmentally friendly arts and crafts— seeks information from like-minded artists
and craftspeople. Send brief description and a photo of your work to • Suite 103, 12015 25 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6S 4G6
Explorations in the Arts—
Seminars and activities presenting new Canada Council techniques. One hundred commercial displays. • Lisa Julson; 13718 28 Avenue, Deadlines: January 15, May 15, White Rock, BC V4A 2R2; (604) 538-7477 September 15 Project grants to support innovative approaches to artistic creation and new develPacific International Quilt opments in the arts. The grants are for Festival— creation of new work in any arts discipline,
Hyatt-Regency/San Francisco Airport, Burlingame, CA October 8-11
Over 70 workshops and lectures, special exhibits locally, and quilt tours of the San Francisco area. Send stamped, self-addressed envelope (.52US) to • PIQF; c/o Mancuso, Inc., 6075 Rt. 202, New Hope,
PA 18938
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drawn from any cultural tradition. They may
be used for any stage of a project:research, development, creation, production, presen-
tation. Offered to emerging artists and organizationsor established art;sts changing disciplines. ...Submit a brief project description and résumé of the individual responsible for the project at least one month before the preferred closing date.
Organizations include a summary of past activities. Application forms will be sent to potential candidates. ...Regional multidisciplinary juries of professional artists will assess submissions; awards are announced about four months after closing dates. • Explorations Program; The Can. ada Council, P.o. Box 1047, Ottawa,ON KIP 5V8; Fax (613) 598-4408
Slide Library, Jewellery—
Georgian College, Barrie, ON Ongoing
The college is expandingits slide libraryto
include current work of Canadian jewellers. Send slide donations to: • Llbrary, Jewel.
lery and Metals Program; Georgian Col. lege, I Georgian Drive, Barrle, ON L4M
Dunconor Jewellery Workshops ...Gold Granulation—October 5-9. $475. ...Forming Methods—October12-16. $475. ...Photographing Jewelry—October 17-18.
$145. • Dunconor Workshops; Box 149, Taos, New Mexico, U.S.A., 87571; (505) 758-9660
Residencies—Leighton Artist Colony—
The Banff Centre Ongoing
Up to three months per year at a working retreat for professional aitists who show evidence of sustained dedication and sig-
nificant achievement. . Co-ordinator, Leighton Artists Colony; The Banff centre, Box 1020, Banff , AB TOL OCO;
(403) 762-6180, Fax (403) 762-6345
Workshop instructors are required WayeFair Country Gallery and Retreat—Sundre, Alberta. WayeFair is a co-operative gallery promoting the original work of contemporaryart-
ists and artisans. • Velma-June Rimbey, Box 8, Site 11, RR2, Sundre,AB TOMIXO; (403) 638-4409
Brucebo Scholarships Canadian Scandinavian Foundation Ongoing
September/October 1992 Alberta Craft
Magazine
—approximate value $2,500, awarded to a promising Canadian artist to spend two summer months at Brucebo Studio near Visby, on the island of Gotland, Sweden. •
Secretary, Canadian Scandinavian Foundation, c/o McGill University, 805 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, PQ H3A 2K6; (514) 392-4718
Independent
fellowships Guggenheim
Ongoing
projects
Foundation
One-year fellowships(eg. US$26,500)for artists to pursue independentprojects. Applicantsmust be US or CanadiancitiThe John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 90 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016 USA; (212) 687-4470
Teach crafts in Third World CUSO Ongoing
Tutors in pottery or other crafts may be
to the applicant's circumstances. • PollockKrasner Foundation Inc., Box 4957, New York, NY 10185 USA: (212) 517-5400
Artists' profiles, Select Homes and Foods Magazine Ongoing.
Profiles craftspeoplewho make objects for
the home.
Conrad Biernacki, Select
Homes, 2300 Yonge Street, Box 790, Sta-
tion K, Toronto, ON M4P 3C4
Travel grants for residencies in USA United States Information Service Ongoing
Grants by nominationonly for foreign stu-
dents going to the US for residencies. • Kathleen Johnston, Fund for Artists' Colonies, 6 East 43 Street, New York, NY 10017 USA; (212) 661-8680
eligible to work in the Third World for a modest salary. • CUSO, DT.IO, 135 Rideau street, Ottawa, ON KIN 9K7
Study in other countries Ongoing
Canadian/lrish Ongoing
Scholarship Administration Services,
Exchange
Artists under 31 can travel in Ireland and study for up to six monthsat Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annemakerrig, County Monaghan.
Find out about scholarships and fellowshipsoffered to Canadians by other countries. •
Association of Universities of Colleges
and Canada, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON KIP 5N1; (613) 563-1236
• Colony Co-ordinator, Leighton Artist Commonwealth Colony, Box 1020, Banff, AB TOL OCO;
(403) 762-6370
Residential scholarships Henry Moore Foundation Ongoing
Open to students under 35 who have completed post-graduate courses in sculpture or have equivalent experience, • Camber-
well School of Arts and Crafts, Peckham
Road, London, SE5 BUF, England; (01)730-0987 Financial
assistance
Pollock-Krasner Foundation. Ongoing
Artists of recognized merit working in paint, sculpture, craft, or mixed media. No age or geographical limitations. Grants awarded
throughoutyear and vary in size according
Scholarships Various locations throughout
the Commonwealth Ongoing
Ten fellowships(C6,OOO)covering the costs of airfare, accommodation,subsistence and expenses of mountingan exhibitionin the host country. Open to any artist under 25 living in any of the Commonwealthcountries who wishes to work and study in a Commonwealthcountry of choice for up to nine months. • CommonwealthInstitute, Kensington High Street, London, W8 6NQ England; (071) 603 4535
Mail-order craft catalogue Martindale Pond Creations
A juried mail-ordercatalogue scheduled to debut in September 1993. It will showcase the work of 200 Canadian artisans in 22
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categories. Participants will get one full page with a black-and-white portrait, a biography and two or three full-colour photos with warm descriptions01 the work they wish to sell. Orders will be processed through MPC and forwarded with payment to the participants,who will be responsible for packing and shipping their products. The cost to participantsis $1,000. MPC will not take commissions on sales. The publishers claim to have conducted market research to test their concept and plan a number of promotionalprograms including an inaugural auction/receptionand a number of built-insales incentives for buyers of the catalogue. There a plans for a future central warehouse and, perhaps, a 1-800 number for ordering. • Connie Torosian, P. O. Box 222, st. Catharines,ON L2R 6S4; (604) 646-9214
Alberta Craft Council Presents... Craft Shop
Focus
displays
September
3-October
3
Linda Stanier—ceramicand mixed media work Sculptural pieces reflecting Linda's
roots in the southwesternUnited
States and dealing with notions Of life and transformation October 3-31
Jewelleryfor the opera Presented in conjunction with the Opera Ball, a fund-raiser for the Edmonton Opera
Linda Stanier—Rebirtb Series NO. 8 —low salt & sagger fired porcelain
13" x "
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in Edmonton this summer. Craft artists and their work have been prominent for Karen Cantine (Edmonton), left, demonstrating her craft at exhibition touring Of the national Canadian the Opus, the opening Of Magnum Metal Arts Guild, which attracteda large crowd for its opening, bottom left. Fibre artists Carla Costuros (Edmonton) was among many crafßpeople who exhibited at The Works, A Visual Arts Festival. Petronella Overes (Calgary) has the honour Of having pair Of steel and glass sculptural pieces, prominently located in Edmonton'snew city hall; one of the, right, is titled simply One.
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CRAFTWORLD/CRYDERMAN PRODUCTIONSpresents fine Canadian Arts, Crafts and Country Collectibles Shows.
Eleven great events in 6 lucrative markets—Pickering (Toronto), London, Kitchener, Chatham, Sarnia, and Stratford. For an exhibitor package, contact Brenda Otter-Proc, Show Administrator, Cryderman Productions Inc., 136 Thomas street, Chatham, ON N7L 2Y8; (519) 351-8344.
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Quality Handcrafted Wooden Dollhouses
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Doug
Haslam: Toyama
bound
decorate for
Help
It was touch-and-go at the beginning, but Doug Haslam (Calgary) persevered and was rewarded with a unique opportunity for some hands-on experience working with a couple of masters of his craft, woodworking.
a tree
The Festival of Trees
As soon as he learned about the InternationalCrafts Festival'92,in Toyama,
'to support
order
In
an
and help Edmonton tradition promote our Under the Tree
Japan, September 7-17 (in Alberta Craft Magazine, Of course), Doug sent a letter of interest to the organizersonly to be told that he was technicallytoo late to apply for full participationin the symposiumand workshops.However, if he were to complete the enclosed questionnaire,somethingmight be pos-
and
exhibition
entered
has
sale, the
this
ACC
year's
Festival of Trees charity
sible...
auction.Proceeds go to the
Doug did as he was asked, his potential hosts did what they could. To his Surprise and delight, Doug's application was accepted. Because his application was late, Doug could not choose his own workshop option. The organizers assigned awhich is what I would him to work with two Japanese master wood-turners—
Now
Alberta of Hospitals Foundation.
University
Call Chris Carson with your ideas, so he can put a team together to create one of the
have chosen myself', says Doug.
The only thing left was for Doug to scrambleto come up with an exhibition
most originaland beautiful
piece in time for his September 5 departure date. No problem, says Doug. He's
trees in the festival.
on his way. And he'll tell us about it when he gets back. —A
Ilan
need your help to
we
design and decorate our tree.
Chris can be reached at
425-0909
Sheppard
Call for submissions
'Under the Tree: JL Canadian Craft Christmas November 5, 1992-January 2, 1993
The work of well over 150 of Canada's best craftspeoplewill be shown at Alberta
Craft Council
Presents...Callery and Craft Shop at our Under the Tree show in November and December. the opening of a Under The Tree has become an Alberta Craft Council Christmas tradition. With the annual permanent gallery and craft shop in downtown Edmonton last year, we were able to expand promote Alberta craft, it event to incorporate a Canadian -identity. In addition to our mandate to Working through essential for us to support the work of craftspeople from all corners Of the country.
craft councils from other provinces, we invited over 50 Canadain artists to
join Alberta's finest artisans
for this show.
take part. If you are doing But we would be delighted to invite some new Albertan craftspeopleto under-sloo range—please send craft work in clay, glass, fibre, wood, or metal—particularly in the photographs or slides to: Alberta Craft Council Presents... Manulife Place West
ALBERTA
204, 10150 102 Street Edmonton,
TSJ 4C7 403 425-0909 —Chris
COUNCIL PRESENTS
AB
Carson, ACCP...
GALLERYAND CRAFT SHOP
retail manager
September/October 1992 Alberta Craft
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Noisy The magic
but
nice
of holloware
hree of Alberta's finest metal workers attended the opening of our August exhibitions at ACCT...Gallery—t992 Metal Arts Guild: Magnum
Opus
and
Tapestriesby Jane Kidd. Karen Cantine (Edmonton),
Sarabeth Carnat (Calgary), and Terry Juzak (Edmonton) all had work in the prestigious national exhibition Of the MAG, along with Calgarians Charles Lewton-Brain and Crys Harse.
KarenCantineofferedthe guestsa specialtreat in additionto the usualeating, drinking and talking: a live demonstration
Of the technique
of making holIoware. We had an
opportuni
ty
to watch—and listen—to
an
in-
triguing process.
The operation can get noisy, so
it attracted a large, curtous audience, myself
included.It was my first opportunityto watchthe raisingof a vessel.I still do
not understand the physics involved—howcan a flat piece of copper, 8", be raised to forrn a vesseland still remain the same thickness?The processas demonstrated by Karen Cantine was pure magic, and enjoyed by all except, perhaps for the noise. How does the artist cope with that aspectof the craft?Well, I did Jane Kidd's tapestries attracted attent:onand comment. notice a pair of ear plugs on the demonstrationtable.—ChtisCarson
Next at
Gallery
September 3-October 3
Two Alberta Artists: Sally Barbier and Don Bednar, Clay sculpture (Barbier) and sculptural
furniture made of wood, metal and
glass (Bednar) by two of Alberta's— and Canada's—premier Craft artists. (See item On A Treasury of Canadian Craft, page 8.)
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September/October 1gg2 Alberta
Craft
Magazine
CC P. ACCP...Ga11ery
prev iew
so successful that the membershiphas Rose Marie Burn focuseson geometric expanded beyond Alberta's borders and floral designs. Originally from since the group was organized in 1983. Germany, where she studied general
he always popular annual ju-
The furniture we use daily is often taken for granted. We rarely see locally produced furniture that is both
er.n Alberta dworkers Society (SA N,MS) returns to the
SAWS exhibitiongives us an opportunity to see that such work existsand to
ing finely crafted furniture and other works in wood, the show will travel to Edmonton following its premiere showing at Calgary's 10th Street Gallery, September 8-October 3.
hand-crafted furniture and objects
Smooth as wood and silk
ried exhbitionof the South- expertlycraftedand a workof art. The
ACCP.
Gallery, October 8-31. Featur-
appreciatesomeof the finer detailsof made
with wood.
arts and textile design, Rose Marie started making silk scarves and advancedto creatingrichly decoratedwall hangings.
Carol Little creates peaceful landscapes. She combines painting with weavingto give her work a three-dimensional effect, and to add a unique textural quality.
Complementing the three-dimensional An instructor in the Textile Departworks in the SAWS exhibition, the ment of the Alberta College of Art, work of three Calgary-based silk art- Bill Morton has gained international on the wallsof recognition for his wall hangings. Bill Basedin Calgary,SAWS is a non-profit ists will be displayed organization of professional and ama- ACCP Gallery during October. is interested in Japaneseculture. He teur woodworkers who encourage ex- Rose Marie Burn, Carol Little and Bill lived in Japan for several years, studycellence in fine woodworking. The Morton all live in the same city, but ing dyeing techniques with a master group offers lectures and workshops each has a distinctive style and vision. dyer. on aspects of the woodworker'sart. sponsors and organEach year, izes a juried exhibition of work by its members. Their exhibitions have been
Return your
raffle
tickets
Many thanks to the 65 members who have returned their cheques and the stubs for the raffle tickets which were mailed to them with the last issue of Alberta Craft Magazine. That leaves 300+ members who have not responded. If you are among that group, please return the ticket books (with tickets sold or unsold) and a cheque for whatever money you have collected as soon as possible so we can redistribute
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put them on sale at
ACCP..
Raffles are one of
the few ways we have of raising money to
support the operaDomes— Douglas A. Has ticus" Lamp 1992, Western maple, mahogany, 58" x 23" x 20"
of tion ACCP...Ga11ery. Thank you all for your support.
Magazine September/October 1992 Alberta Craft
Marc Gibeau with Glass Bowl—to be awarded
at the final draw December21.
isn't too earlyfor
our needfor volunteersincregsestremendously." and you, to start thinkingabout the Christmasrush when
Joyce
Beaton:
a special
person
doing
a
special
job
are ACC members,but we also have a Like most galleries,ACP... relies on volunteers.Many of our regular volunteers support our work and contribute to our suc_ solid corps of people who are not involveddirectlywith craft and just want to cess. Joyce Beaton is a fine example of someone from the latter group. Joyce started volunteeringbecause she is very interested in the arts. She helped us with the last three exhibition openings and is now turning her energies to selling raffle tickets, for which she has a special talent—shesold as many tickets by herself on a recent Saturdayas the staff were able to sell in a week. Joyce is alwaysready to help with any task, and her cheery attitudeis infectiouswith staff and the public. Thank you very much, Joyce. We appreciate your help.
There's always work for more volunteers, whether members and their family and friends or supporters from the community.Two to three hours on weekdaysor on a Saturday are enough to take care of many useful tasks. We
are looking for people to sell raffle tickets on Saturdays right now, but there are many other tasks waiting for someoneto take them on. It isn't too early for us, and you, to start thinkingabout the Christmasrush when our need for volunteers increases tremendously. Call us at 425-0909,if you have any volunteer time to spare. NO experience necessary. co—ordinator —Sheralet
Well(s) Don(e)
High River ceramicartist Don Wells was the Only Albertan invited to participate in the Banff Centre's Summer Residency Program this year. The summer residency program gives ten professionalartists an opportunity to experiment, explore, collaborate and challenge their own status quos. Each artist is selected for technical, cultural and artistic awareness.
Besides Wells, the participants were: Canadians Anne Cummings (Toronto), Christine Dell (Nelson, B. Renate Heywood (Kingston, Ontario); and Susan Bennett (England), Ada Cruz (New York), Joyce Jablonski (Lakeside, Michigan), Jian-Shen Lee (Jianxi Province, China), Leah Leitson (Asheville; North Carolina), Rob van Avesaath
(Maastricht, Holland).
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Staff notes
It's time to say goodbye to Nels Lindquist who has been acting as administrative as-
sistant for severalmonths. He returns to the University of Alberta to complete his degree in genetics. Nels
is a computer enthusiast who helped the ACC select and set up a much-needed state-of-the art accounting and financial package. A native Of Squamish, B. C., Nels made his way to Edmonton via Cranbrook,B.C.
Best of luck in your future endeavours, Nets.
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Whispering
Pines Ranch Ret re at—
a
ceramic
retreat in
one to add individual marks and
im-
ages. Al
Tennant,
recently
retired professor
at the University of Alaska, now a studio
potter
in
Coupeville,
Washing-
ton, presented his personal approach
throwing.Tennant's bold, central Alberta to wheel in several pieces are thrown fluid pots Cherniawsky Debra and constructedjust before the leatherhard stage. Though
plained the low-salt and fuming process. Matheson demonstrated raku firing and shared' his meticulous glazing procedure.
The pair also supervised a paper kiln brick foundation was cov-
project.A
ered with charcoalbriquettes. the pots to be fired were then wadded together in
a
mountain-like
the
visual composition he ivyhispering Pines Ranch
of Tennant's
more
pots is
important
sul-
report on one of several ate, and other oxprojects supported by the ides were sprinkled
he works with utili- A tarian forms,
pile. Copper
fate, coppercarbon-
AlbertaCommuACCs first Program
nity Workshop
over
the
pieces
to
ensure a variety Of
surface colorations.
retreat attracts people Of all than their function.(He drew chuckles More charcoal briquettes were stuffed levels Of professional achieve- from the participantswhen he revealed into the spaces around the pots, and ment to Sharea weekOf intensivelearn- that some of his teapots don't even long poles were placed over the pile in ing at a working ranch near the small have a hole in the spout.) a teepee-like configuration held in
town Of MIater Valley, northwest Of Calgary. This year, four guest artists shared their knowledge Of a variety of forming and firing techniques.
Sally Barbier, Calgary artist and senior instructor at The Alberta College of Art, set the pace for the weekby in-
Every day from noon to midnight, "The Pines" became a firing marathon. More than 60 firings were completedduring the week—mostly raku, augmented by two open pit,three cone-ten wood, six
place with a chicken-wire wrap. An external insulating layer, made up of magazine paper dipped in milkshakeconsistency ball clay slip was then added. The completed assembly func-
tioned as a kiln—but it also becamea New Zealand sawdust, nine low-salt canvas which participants painted with and ten wood firings. coloured slips and adorned with volving the participants in some handsAlbertans Linda On MT ednesday, clay was branches and wild flowers. on experience: perlite-laden poured into cardboard moulds and Stanier and Pat Matheson gave a team allowed to solidify enough for every- firing demonstration. Stanier ex- The annual open house drew a crowd of 50 people—local ranchers,and pot-
ters from central Alberta—who shared a
76-pound
Tennant
roast
pig,
chopping wood
the week's final firing.
and
joined
and
Al
stoking
The first retreat was organized four years ago by Calgary potter and Whispering Pines director David Settles. Since then the program has developed into an educationalforum for people who need time away from the everyday grind. For some, the retreat is a time to relax. For others, it is an intense experimental workshop, nevertheless full
of laughterand excitement.
Al Tennant wheel throwing, W hipering Pines Ranch Ceramic retreat. —Rick Martin photo,
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(Watt)) for news Of the next Alberta Community Workshop Program and Start now planning a project to take advantage
of the funding opportunity.)
September/October 1992 Alberta Craft
Magazine
Profi le
Young
artist on
the
move
ebra Cherniawsky has only been working as a studio artistfor two years, but she has prepared broadly and in depth for her artisticcareer and is already beginning to make
her
mark
in Alberta
and, indeed,
Debra grew up and took her schooling in Vegreville, a focal point for Alberta's Ukrainian cultural community an hour's drive east Of Edmonton. After finishing high school, she had no special interest in arts or the crafts, and went to Red Deer College intending to take a general arts program for transfer credit
to
a
university.
But
she
,Missinger,the head Of Chuck N
met
ceramics department who, she says,
internationally.
1990. She taught briefly at the Alberta Col-
where she will work, with 30 international artists at a porcelain factory in
lege Of Art but, aside from an occa— Dzintars, "a small art centre outside will work on Sional workshop, now works full-time Riga". The participants four weeks and in her studio. She mounted her first their own projects for solo exhibition at the University Of exhibit them at the end of the session. On weekendsDebra and her internaToronto's Hart House in October 1991. Her currentfocus is on the creationof tional colleagues will travel in the mixed-media installation works combining three-dimensional slip-cast ce-
ramic pieces with two-dimensional drawings. Debra is now working on and ceramics. She completed her ditwo installationsfor which she hopes ploma in Art and Design in Red Deer, to find suitableexhibitionvenueswhen and moved on to take a BachelorOf they are done and she can see what Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in ceramics kind Of spaces they need. design at the UniversityOf Manitoba and an M.F.A. from Ohio State Uni- In the meantime,she is excitedabout a versity, completing her education in planned November visit to Latvia
"encouragedme to continue"in art
Latvian countryside getting to know a bit Of their hosts' country and each other.
Debra, who is a new member Of the ACC's board of directors, has promised to take notes and pictures of her Latvian visit, and to share them with Alberta Craft Magazine on her return. Have a good trip, Debra. —Allan Sheppard
The mind
of the juror
wo ACC members—Dee Fontans (Calgary) and Robert Held (Vancouver—ere joined by American Sharon Alderman (Salt Lake City, Utah) as jurors for the SaskatchewanCraft Council's Dimensions '92 exhibition. Here, from their juror's statements published in The Craft Factor(June 1992) are their thoughts on their roles as artists and jurors: Robert D. Held—glass artist Sharon Alderman—weaver Fontans—jeweller
The traditional training I've received "In judging fine crafts, I look for many as an artist and jewellerhas enabledme things. I always respond to colour, to understand there is very little differ- whethersubtle or spectacular.I look for ence between art and craft. In both, fine craftsmanship:a good idea poorly with each step of making a piece, deci- executed is very disappointing. 1 100k Sions must be carefully made. To make for freshnessof approach,work that is a successful object, the artist/ neither derivativenor different just for craftsperson must be sensitive to the the sake of being different,a good idea I like to look at a piece relationships of line, shape, form, col- well-explored. our, along with the layering of design and know that its maker's heart is in it. to createa pattern.I believethat each As craftspeoplewe are lucky to be able of us has the ability to make good art. to use our eyes,minds, hands, and hearts All it takes is desire, patience, and in the work we do. Our work is an expression of who we are. practice.
September/October 1992 Alberta Craft
Magazine
What do I look for in a craft object? First, I consider the object's overall 100k and feel, searching for evidence of a strong creative viewpoint. Second,
I look for quality of craftsmanship,for attention to detail and finish. And third, I ask: does the object tell a story, does it have some life?
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