ALBERTA X A, MAGAZINE in
americas
1998
1993 year of cran in abena
Rural Craft
Opportunities
Susan Abells Page 4
Wendy Toogood Allan Sheppard
Page 5
ACC Member at Toyama
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Doug Haslam Page 6
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1 ACC OFFICE #509, 10136-100 STREET EDMONTON, AB
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et's take advantageof the Year Alberta Craft Council bas planned of Craft in Alberta to raise the several initiatives for 1993. They include profile of craft in the province. several local exhibitions, a curated pro— Ontario suggested vincial travelling exhibition and, iffund— A recent study in little value to attaches 'that the public ing is obtained, somt very exciting out— the arts . They are seen as a frill, nice to reach programs for rural Alberta." also
having a "craft day", with demonstrations and public activities, in your community?
Is your community
aware
of how many craftspeople live there and what economic impact they have?. Would your local library allow you to set up a small craft display? Let us have but not essential. The arts know you come up with any innovapolifor many a very low priority 1993 is our have ticians at all levels Of government. tiye ideas which work well. Repositioning the arts as an integral Energetic as they are, the ACC's board part Of society is going to be a long, members cannot do all the work to Ann Brodie Slow process. promote craft in the province. I urge Thc Alberta Craft Council has planned members to contact Susan Abells for several initiatives for 1993.They in- advice on how they can to help. dude several local exhibitions, a cuI hope you can all find ah opportunity rated provincial travelling exhibition to see the current show at the Alberta and, if funding is Obtained,Somevery Craft Council Presents... Gallery. exciting outreach programs for rural Masters of the Craft celebrates the work of the first ten recipients of the Saidye Pleaselet your local political represen- Bronfman Award for Excellence in the tatives know about any events and any Crafts. Join us as we launch our celeeconomic impact of craft activity in bration of the Year of Craft in Alberta. your region. ACC office has Year Cover—Under tbe Tree of Craft stickers and material which I urge you to use at all sales and events. Man-about-arts Les Graff I ists to Alberta.
Have you considered getting together with a group of fellow craftspeople and
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Edmonton
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Medicine Hat
Pincher Creek
GrandePrairie Edmonton Calgary Red Deer
port fOF a closer look at pottery during the opening reception. —Larry Bold Photo
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"Thearts are not a charitycase.Artists Culture is an important revenue gen- tions asked are not as important as the erator in Alberta. We need to let our views of your organization on those legislators know this. Use these figures Issues. ers in their communities.
earn their way and are important taxpay-
Governments
and others which the ACC office can provide. The arts are not a charity case. Artists earn their way and are important tax-
"However, Mr. Klein is committed to the small business sector as one of our economic strengths upon which this province should build. Additionally,
change, but the payersin their communities. he is in favour Of eliminating roadblocks to small businesses so they need to Now that the government's power base may thrive in the future.
advocate goes
on
Do you know your MLA?
f you are friendly with your MLA, the ACC needs your help in 1993to raise the level of awareness and appreciation ofthe arts in Alberta. Given the poor State Of the economy, Only
"Thefact that (Premier)Kleingroups the arts and culture with small-business interests is a hopeful sign in view of the ACC's current
emphasis on the small-business role and
potential of craft in Alberta. "
has shifted dramaticallyto rural and "Mr. Klein looks forward to discussing Calgary constituencies, it is important
your views on these important issues
MLAs from rural areas and Calgary.
currently working to get a meeting with
for us to do everything we can to once the leadership campaign is sucinfluence attitudes and opinions of cessfully concluded." The coalition is
So, if you know your MLA, get on the Premier Klein. The fact that Klein phone. If not, make it your special groups the arts and culture with smallConsidered a priority in the lives Of business interests is a hopeful sign in bertans by a new provincial govern- ACC project this year to get on speak- view of the ACC's current emphasis on ment will be considered for serious ing terms. the small-business role and potential financialsupport. Meanwhile ACC staff and board mem- of craft in Alberta. rhe arts make a valuable contribution bers Will Carry on their normal duties as All of us—members, staff, board— to our economy.Did you know that, in advocatesfor the ACC and its mem- must continue to work hard and smart bers. As a member of the provincial 19880: Coalition for CulLural Awareness, we in this, the Year of Craft in Alberta and Alberta's tural sector generated helped prepare a questionnaire which the Americas to gain the attention and almost $1.172billion in revenue? was sent to all candidates in the recent respect of governmentat all levels, • basedon a standard,ConservativeProgressive Conservative leadership Please help by talking to your MLA multiplier of 1.6, the economic campaign. Four candidates responded, about the importance of craft and the impact Of provincial arts revenue two in detail (Main, Betkowski), two arts to Albertans. with a general letter (Klein, Orman). Have your best year Of craft ever in was $1.875billion? • about 25,360people were employed All four commentedpositively on the 1993. arts and cultural industries and their the cultural sector? role in the provincial economy.The • wages and salaries in the cultural comments of the eventual Winner, and (Advice, moral support and statistical sup— sector totalled $328million? current premier, Ralph Klein, are the port are availablefrom Susan at tbcACC on a standard Cbased statistical estimate most relevant; officefor members wbo wish to approach of economic impacts prepared by the Ed- "The Ralph Klein campaign is based their MLAs. Details of replies to Ibe Itad— monlon Professional Arts Council in on bottom-up decision making, and as ersbip candidates' questionnaires are also 1992.) such the answers to the specific ques- available.) proven
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crafts as an industry have nol re— ceivedmuch attention in the past. It's time to change that. Members are invited to offer tbtir commentsand questions. Non-membersare invi to join and participate in this exciting and challeng-
ing initiative."
Opportunities
for rural craft
development
The ACC is seeking funds for a major market development
effort with its Rural Craft Development Program
Susan Abells
ful craft artists are models of aggres-
sive, creative entrepreneurship
The current government'ssupport base is concentrated in the rural con-
Rural Stitucncics.Thc ACC's program Craft Development(RCD) Wasbegun before the change to a Klein government but, given current political reality, it is even more timely than it was when we first started working
AN
UNFILLED NICHE
Exposure to our regional market
through ACCJ)...Craft and to the national and international markets through events such as the ChiCago International New Art Forms Exposition (CINAFE) has shown us that their is a major gap in our ability to meet market demand. Wc are not marketing enough folk craft from Al-
Folk craft—including Native, Métis, ethnic, religious, rustic, natve and Western crafts—is popular, especially in the international market. We need to locate and develop sources of folk craft items to fill this market niche
which is also beginning to attract Canadian buyers interested in nostaland authentic, indigenous themes.
craft in Alberta.
Premier IS on record as a supporter of small business who accepts
art and culture as legitimate small-
business activities. Alberta's success-
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• FOUNDATION
SUPPLY STUDY
The goal is to identify sources of authentic, indigenous Albertan craft. We need to know more about the
qualifications, needs and potential Of artists capable of mccting this growmarket from bases in rural Alberta on it. One-thirdof our membership so we can develop strategies to supcomes from rural communities.Rural port their growth and development. craft artists are an important part Of Communitynetworkand market the organization, with tremendous support program potential for growth.
bcrta.
new provincial government can mean new opportunttjes for
tify opportunities for rural craft development and integrate them into the ACC's marketing strategy:
Other provinces, notably Newfoundland, invest aggressively Co develop the crafts as cottage industries. We believe their programs offer useful
precedentsfor ruralAlbertansto di-
versify their economies by developing
the crafts. WHAT
WE PLAN TO DO
Our RCD program consists of several projects and activitieswhichwill iden-
The goal is to integrate rural craftspeopleinto the craft market. It is important to ensure that there are community-based support sys-
tems and networks to nurture, support and promote rural craft industries. Objectives The main objectives are to create a
databaseof all Albertan craft artists and products and an industrial development and marketing plan to take advantage of domestic and international opportuni-
Results and benefits Craft is Often looked on as "busy work",
frequently
"as "women" s
work", without merit or potential for economic development. In Newfoundland, however, it has been recognized as a significant Contributorto the incomesOfrural
families. As a result, the
Newfoundland and Canadian governments have invested $2.825 million over five years for development of that province's craft Industry. (Continued on Page 23)
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not trying to imitate (the Latin grated to Canada with her parentS Americans) in any way. It's mort show— when she was five. She and her husband, artist Don Mabey, -received ing respectfor what theydo."
Wendy
Toogood:
Continuity
through
change
Allan Sheppard
he more things have changed
for fibre artist Wendy TOOgood, the more they have stayed the same: started dealing
with whatI call .'clothconstruction' when I was in my third year (at the Al-
berta College Of art). I continued working with textiles,but in different manners,
up
to the present.
"The content has changed over the years," she adds, but the method has not changed so much.
Toogood's early work was strongly influenced by her experience as a teacher Ofchildren's art in Toronto the early 1970s. think it was the joy they got out of drawing.. .how they
got totally involved.I found that in-
triguing becauseI thought we had become far too intellectual about everything we were doing at the art school, too analytical. I took all the fun away from the actual making of the piece.
Travel and cross-cultural influences
have also been important in T oogood's development. Although she grew up in
Edmonton and Calgary, she
scholarships to study at the lnstituto
Al]ende
to be looked at, not used, though. "I'm not to Imitate (the Latin Americans) in any way. It's more
"I thought we had becomefar too intellectual about everything we were doing at the
art school. too analytical. I took all the fun
in Mexico fol— away from the actual making of the piece. " 10wing graduin 1969.uThe school ation from showing respect for what they do." was a bit of a joke," she recalls, "but A full-time memberof the faculty at being in a totally different environAlberta College Of Art, Toogood cur— ment, a totally different culture, Was rently holds the rotating position of really helpful." head of the Textiles Department. She Toogood and Mabey went to Toronto produces a lot Of work, and is cur— after six months B'fexico. was a rently plannG1gan exha»ition at CalI time in the Canadianart world. It gary's Paul Kuhn Gallery in October/ made me question what I was doing. It November. Pieces from her Mexican was a really vital period for us. Series are currently on tour with Treasury of American Craft from the Following four years in Toronto and a Canadian Craft Museum and cold four-month break "to visit the galler— Comfort—Contemporary Canadian ies" in Europe, Toogood and Mabey Quilts from Ontario Crafts Council. returned to Calgary to stay. But she
still travels frequently,often in the company of tapestry artist Jane Kidd.
oogood's work had evolved from early i responses to
(Wendy Tocgoodis the Alberta Craft Council's
nominee Jor
Ibe 1993
ChalmersAwardfor Crafts.)
Jean A.
her work with children:
a whole series of works
that werevery formal in content,
working with different materials. After that, I thought, 'What do I want to do now? What does tnspire me?' Travel has always been quite important to me—getting outside Ofyour own culture, your
own Situation, and looking at
things from a different perspecttve.
Toogood found new inspirat10n in Mexico and Central America:
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"So many Of the things I see down
there are items that are used by everybodyin their homes. Folk art is a vital part of that culture. People make things for themselves; not for tourists. •r oogood's own work is intended
January/February 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
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Dead—
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processof crafl is intuitive, rather
has little relevancetoday. Craftspeople auction. Concurrently,an exhibition have an equally biased opinion of inparticipants was pre-
than mindless, and involves exploration of work by all in Takaoka City. of materials, allowingfor new discoveries seated
dustry as a mass producer of goods of limited choice—shades of grey of estried all We hectic. was rather Ibanjust working with variations The symposium sentially the same designs, having and possible as people many meet as properties." to minimal utility and little thought given of known panel and speeches various take in to expressingtheir functions or to their woodMaori discussions. There were long-term use. But Hamilton feels carvers from New Zealand, a Korean industrycan offer the crafts new tools paper maker, French and Polish ce- and technologies while craftspeople ram1Cartists, Indian weavers,an Aus- can providea long and varied list Of furniture maker. There Were skillsto manufacturers. '92 tralian at Toyama portfolios everywhere,and the air was workshopand Festival explores new ap- thick with offers of exhibition exchanges. could have to craft
ACC member
only Canadian
proaches
Doug Haslam
spent a week just discovering the work
and talents Of the participants.
signer and maker reports on his experiences and observations at
opening speakers were Sori Yanagi, designer, professor and son Of Soetsu Yanagi (of The Unknown Craftsman fame) and David Hamilton,
in Toyama Prefecture (province).
wood and Sons, in the U.K.
IA Calgary-based furniturede-
the International Craft Festival Japan inSeptember 1992.About 150 participants from 22 countriesgot together in and around Takaoka
City to "rethink the tra-
ditional realm of crafts and to
create a three-dimensional or
dynamic exchange of ideas which combine the old and new. 1
group design director ofJosiah Wedge-
Mr. Yanagi said that Crafthas lost its Significance In most countries (with the exception of places like India and Africa), and tends to be produced for collectors, often compromising on or losing its functionalitV.The quest for new expresslons In art, manifested in Mr. Kato—blacksmith—shares the such movements as Post-Modernism, skills of his craft. are, he feels, selfish. They tend to alienate everyday people. He sees PO- I lamilton Says contemporary indusMO, in particular, as self-fulfilling trial design Often relies on market reand facile, though attractiveto indus- search and product testing to prod(Jce trial dcsigners for its built-in func- cosmetic modifications to existing and stylistic obsolescence. products In order to maximize profits. Conventional prototypes and mock At the same time, Yanagi also believes ups arc cxpcnstvc, time-consuming that many unchanged traditional craft processes.They often rely on drawings forms, especially in Japan, have beproducedby de"gners who have little cornc stale, lifeless and irrelevant. mateor
Mr. Hamilton wondered whether solullons to the problems posed by Yanagi might be found in alliances four sepaGEJuded between industry and craftspeople. he festival rate events: a 2-day Sympo- Many manufacturersviewthe crafts as Gum, followed by 7 days of a "cultural hangover , an anachronism workshops, final presentations and an which relies on romantic idealists and
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no hands-oncxpertencewith
rials.
The de"gning-by-making process that characterizescraft work can be able in industrial design, according to I-lamilton, Craftspeople can blend imagination and skill to produce prototypes inexpensively. They can also
January/February 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
EAT UR create many Variations on themes that are first production pieces rather than mere models. The process of craft is
intuitive, rather than mindless,and involves exploration of materials, allowing for new discovertesrather than just working with variations of known properties. Ultimately,
creaL1ve co-operation
may be the reason why so few people today can tell the difference between good and bad design). We departed for our workshops on the evening of the second day. The workshops covered 12
topics and dealt with traditional Japanese craft disciplines including ceramics, lacquer,
could result in manufacturedprod— paper and woodcarving and a uctSOfquality that would sell at prices low enough to make Crafted designs available to a wider range Of people than is now the case. Craftspeople would have a steady source of income to support their more purely artistic work, and accessto tools and technology currently not available to them.
few experimental Subjects such as Living in Seasons and Hypercr.afr.
of a JapaneseTelevision crew which
filmed our every move and sought our opinions on what was happentng.
The Japanesemethod of woodturning
"Therewere Maori woodcarvers
from New Zealand. a Korean paper maker. French and Polish ceramic artists. Indian weavers. an Australian furniture maker. There everywhere, and were portfolios
the air was thick with offers of
workshop and exhibition ex-
changes. I could have spent a week just discovering the work and talents of the participants."
y workshop was on woodturning. I was taken to the town of % Ogawa, where the craft has been practiced for hundreds of is unusual. The lathes rest on the floor, years. Our group Of eleven—me, a Yanagi's and Hamilton's presentawhich means the turner must sit crossGerman and nine Japanese (most of tions set the Stage for a Grand Sympolegged to use them'. The only cutting them woodworkers, but a few ceramic sium on Craft and the Active Life. It tool is a hook. Finishing is done with ate and glass artists, as was led by two Japanese architects, Lhe special scrapers and Sandpaper. I am and drank at a guest house. I and my director ofDesign Forum Finland and already incorporating many Of the a professor from the School of Art In— German colleague were paired with things I learned into my work at home. volunteer English-speaking Japanese stitute, Chicago. Discussion focused At the end of the workshop, we all interpreters. on the relevance Of craft in people's gathered for a critique Of the work we olives.Topics ranged from the craft/ Activities during the seven days of the had produced during our seven days the introduced by duality workshops included many slidc pres- , before returning to Takaoka City to keynote speakers to the serious lack Of entations by participants and master rejoin participants from the other craft education for children (which woodturners from the area, visits to workshops. We then took part in an large and small shops auction of work which all participants and hands-on had donated and celebrated at a closwoodturning sessions ing party. (often taught one-onThe event and my experiencesthere one by local masters), were a success. There Wereorganizatrips to exhibitions and museums and a busy tional problems, mostly due to the fact round of social activi- that this was the first festival of its kind in Toyama. But the organizers are ties. talking of mounting a second festival We learned that our in a few years. I would go again, this workshop marked the time to take a workshop outside my first ti me local field. had woodturners I was the only Canadian at the Toyama opened their shops to festival. I believe other Canadians outsiders, foreign or could benefit from participation as Japanese. It was a spemuch as I did, and I would welcome Gal privilege and atand comments and enquirtes. tracted the attenti on Woodturningdemonstration
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EOPLE Red Deer College students win design competition faed Deer's Old Courthouse CommunityArt Centre isn't the first cultural by cility to come up wkth the idea of acknowledgingthe support of donors ecording their names on a wall plaque. But there can't be many which have Two team membersat work. their plaque built into a 2.5-mctreby I-metre ceramicmural. -rhe mural illustrates themes and scenes from Central Alberta's past and present. IL also points toward a culturally rich and creative future for the area,for it was So, they say, will the experience they designed, built and Installed by a group of five Red Deer College students, four Of gained competing for and executing the project. whom grew up in the Red Deer area. The five—all students in or recent graduates from RI)C's Art and Design pro- The Otherthree partners in the projgram—won a competition to earn the opportunity to create the OCCAC's Donor ect—all recent Art and Design graduates, and all from Red Deer—were Recognition Wall and a sl,500 cash award.
Brian McArthur,Rita Deutschman,
The young artists used some Of the money to cover the costs of constructing the andMelindaSetters.All five members
mural; the remainderWasdonatedto RI)C's Artists in Residenceprogramwhich Ofthe team Wouldlike to thank Art brings International artists to the college to work with Art and Design program Stuand Design Program Head, Chuck dents. Brenda Lakcman,a th;rd-year student from Red Deer, and LarryMcIntosh, Wtssinger, for his moral support and a second-year student CromEdmonton, say tlieir donation Lothe re"dency program guidance during the project. was a worthwhile InvestmentOftheir winnings: the opportunity to work with and pay dividends in their future careers. —AllanSheppard observe the work of master craft artists
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r.t.CF=
The fin,shed 2.5 -metre x 1 backing sheets.
Donor Recognition wall was assembled
22 separately fired
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Calgary Art Market Calgary Convention Centre (City Centre) Deadline April 1; exhibition November 18-21
Seventh Annual Art and Craft Sale. JURIED. 180 booths. Marlene Loney;
P. O. Box 385, Banff, AB TOL OCO, (403)762-2345
Co-op gallery Truck: an artist-run centre Ongoing
A non-profit centre/gallery with artists'
studios operated by 2nd Story Arts Society. Twelve exhibitions annually. Artists working in an medium may submit proposals. • Cheryl L'HirondeIIe;
ProgrammingCo-ordinator,5thfloor, 1010 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P OV8, (403)261-7702
New retail outlet Ongoing
Seeks artists and craftspeoplein all media. Options:
Rent retail space with shared staffing: all-inclusive rental ranging from $200$400 per month.
New Zones Gallery of
Contemporary Art
Ongoing
Seeks exhibitors.• New Zones, Zero, 803 24 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB (403)266-1972
Retail gallery Gallery 826 Ongoing
Invites submissions. •Gallery 826, 826
5 Street SW, Calgary, AB (403)2610084
Retail gallery Nature Nook Ongoing
Submit crafts on local nature themes for consignment. •Nature Nook, 210, 1019
17 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2T OA7, (403)228-0480,
Retail gallery Provenance Gallery Ongoing
jewellery.• Rigala Arts and Crafts,
Seeks exhibitors. • Sojourn Gallery, 112, 513 8 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
T2P IG3
related events at many indoor and outdoor venues. The work and activity will be organized around several programs:
The Best of Alberta—willpresentthe best in visual arts fromarts organizations throughoutAlberta. The Works organizers promise that the program "will
receive increased productionsupport and enhanced promotionto ensure that the general public has a chance to experience the quality and creativiW of AIberta's art community.'
Artist Interchange Program—a forum for invited internationalartists to col-
Consignment sales: regular 60/40 split negotiable for high-priced items. •Page & Marsh Ltd., 3015 9th Street SW, Cal-
Ongoing
The Works—A Visual Arts Celebration
presents a wide range of exhibitions and
Provenance Gallery, 93217 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2T OA2,(403)245-8511
slides or photos. • Kathy Johnson;
Seeks medium-pricedoriginal work in
Retail gallery Sojourn Gallery of Canadian Crafts
Eighth Annual "The Works" Festival Downtown Edmonton Deadline January 15; exhibitions June 25-July7
Artists at Work—high-calibre artists are invited to work before the public at Sir Winston Churchill Square and in exhibition venues to attract public interest and participation.
directly to commission work.
ter 7 p.m.);
area
Seeks functional objects—candlestick holders, coasters, business card holders, napkin rings, etc.—retailing for under $100 for exhibition or sale. Send
Retail gallery Display space: includes business cards and writeup on the artist—potential Rigala Arts and Crafts customers invited to contact the artist Ongoing
gary, AB T2K IG6, (403)282-2643(af-
Edrnonton
all media—clay, wood, glass, fibro, metal
203333 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2T
IZ5, (403)246-5808
Retail gallery Conceptions Art and Framing Gallery Ongoing
Seeks three-dimensional glass, ceramics, sculpture work by emerging artists.
• Kelly Pound; Conceptions Gallery, 2203 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2S
IXI, (403)228-2623
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laborate with local emerging and profes-
sional artists, art educators, critics and writers. The program provides •an opportunityfor (participants) to share their
expertise on every level. It is a testing ground for speculation, new ideas, crossovers, and for furthering dialogue bwtween artists from different regions and countries.' Art Market—willfeature •higher-quality works by local artists, community groups and cultural organizations. ...In order to ensure quality. there will be a selection process to choose appropriatevendors.' Individual artists and arts organizations
wishing to participatein any of these programs should contact The Works office for for a detailed Call to Enter brochure and application forms.
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(The Works also seeks applications Cameo's Eleventh Spring Craft from volunteers willing to work for the Sale festival in a variety of jobs.) • The Works Edmonton Convention Centre Festival; 616, 10136100 Street, Edmonton,AB T5J OPI, (403)426-2122,
Alumni show Southwest Cultural Centre Deadline February 15; exhibition April 13-18
JURIED exhibition of the work of former
students now working as full- or parttime professional artists. Minimumsix, maximum 10, works. Selection and notification by February 23. • Southwest
Cultural Centre , 1150774 Avenue, Edmonton, AB (403)428-5251
Contributions From the Shadow McMullen Gallery, University of Alberta Hospital Deadline March 15; exhibition May I-July 3
Third annual JURIED exhibition of "art from out of the shadow of mental illness'
intended to:
• showcase work by artists who have or have had a mental illness
• give them access to a professional exhibition
• and destigmatize mental illness.
Criteria: any visual medium • maximum3 pieces per artist (new work completed Withinthe past year) • artists must be 18 or older,
April 14-18
booths. Exhibitor fee includes draped booth, electrical outlets, table, chairs,
shopping bags, passes, exhlbitiors' lounge, program of exhibitors. Bestdesigned booth and best craftsmanship get $500. Qualifications: Canadian work only
• Jury assesses quality, uniqueness, saleability and overall balance of crafts in the show • Applicants must design, produce and
create all items to be sold
• Commercial dealers or agents, items
made from commercial molds, découpage notacceptable. •Cameo's
Craft sales, 201, 10323 178 street,
Edmonton, AB TSS IRS, (403)4816268
Tenth Annual Showand Competition
Northern Alberta Wood Carvers Association April 17-18
Location: King Edward Elementary School, 8530 101 Street. Sales tables are available for wood carv-
ings and related products. Contact Bill Pridmore, 436-2470. Competition pieces will be received from
7-9 p.m.,April 16. •Kevin Engelking; (403)922-2439
From Peaks to Plains Handweavers, Spinners and Suppoited by: Adult Development Dyers Of Alberta Centre; Alberta Hospital Edmonton; Deadline April 9; conference/ David Wollman; Alberta Mental Health, 5th Floor, 9942 108 Street,
Edmonton,AB T5K 2J5, (403)427-0550
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Quality Showcase
JURIED. cost: Regular8'x10i booth— Aklnsdale Arena, St. Albert $600 basic, plus GST; morefor premium May 7-8
Applicants notified by April 9.
Alberta Health—MentaI Health Division; Canadian Mental Health Association.
bershipfee to: • Nelle Vande Gutche ; 14002 101A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5N OL2
exhibition May 7-9
The HSDA's annual conference and JURIED show will be held in Lethbridge.
The conference and show are open to members. Non-memberspay $20 mem-
A JURIED show presented by St. Albert Arts and Crafts Fair. Booths (110 in all) include draping,table, chairs and elec. trical supply. For information, write to address below,
or telephone: Wendy (403)459-2521; Shirley (403)458-7979.•St. Albert Arts and Crafts, 12 WheatstoneCrescent,
St. Albert,AB T8N 3G5
Quality Showcase Mayfield Inn Trade Center October 29-31
A JURIED show presented by St. Albert Arts and Crafts Fair. Booths (120 in all) includedraping, table, chairs and electrical supply. For information,write to address below,
or telephone:• Wendy (403)459-2521; Shirley (403)458-7979.12 Wheatstone Crescent, St. Albert, AB T8N 3G5
Artist's gallery
Electrum Design Studio Ongoing
Seeks proposalsfor 1993 shows. All media considered. Submit: documenta-
tion, slides/photographs,résumé, artist's statement, self-addressed stamped
envelope. • Wayne Mackenzie; Electrum Design Studio, 12419 Stony Plain
Road, Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3, (403)482-1402
Alberta
Central Alberta Quilters Guild Third, Annual Quilt Show Lacombe Golf and Country
Club
March 26-28
•Helen Brooks; (403)7824141
Alberta Heritage Quilt Project
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Craft Magazine
. March 6, PincherCreek, Alberta; Lynn
Ltndsell, Pincher Creek co-ordinator, (403)6274074. March 20, Bowman Arts Centre, 5th
Avenue South, Lethbridge,Alberta; Cheryl Atkinson, Letlbridge Co-ordinator (403)320-9174.
The projectis a non-profithistorical documentation survey. The purpose IS to research, record the quilting heritage of Alberta including historical quilts and contemporary quilts made In Alberta and to educate Albertans about that heritage.
The project encompasses social and cultural history as well as technical and
aesthetic details of individual quilts.
The first registration session was held in
Calgary in April 1992. The oldest item registered was an 1840 RomanStripe quilt made in eastern Canada, Seven quilts from the 1880s and two from the
1890s were also registered. •AHQP Coordinator, (403)245-1383
Sculpture Competition Hungarian Tribute Sculpture Committee
Canadian artists are invited to submit proposals for an outdoorsculptural work to be located in the Bow River Corridor,
betweenCalgary and Banff, Alberta. •
J.S. Kiss, Chairman;HungarianTrib-
ute Sculpture Committee, 659 Wilderness Dr. SE, Calgary, AB T2J IZ5,
Canada
Winter's Harvest 1993 Visual Arts Centre of Newcastle (Ontario) Deadline February 19; exhibition March 7-27
Annual JURIED craft exhibition. Awards
In several categories. • Visual Arts
Centre of Newcastle,P.O. Box 52,
Bowmanville, ON LIC 3K8, (416)6235831
Art Bank Purchase Program
The Canada Council Deadline March I
Works in all media are eligible, but they
admissionsavailable. The Canadian Craft Show Ltd., 21 Grenville Street, Toronto, ON M4Y IAI (416)960-3680,
cannot exceed 120 cm (48 inches) in any direction or cost more than $1 ,500.
The Art Bank will hold regional juries at centres throughout the country in 1993. Artists will be asked to take their work to a central region for jurying. There will be one session for works on paper in Ottawa in November.
Forms and informationon purchase procedures are available from the Art Bank, which accepts station-to-station collect calls. •Marianne Heggtveit; Pure
chase Programs Office, (613)5984306
Generation to Generation National Quilt Competition Deadline March 15
For original designs by Canadians.
Completed quilt must not have won any
other awards. Any quilting technique may be used. Size: Submit: completed entry form, entry fee
($15), Coats spool labels or UPC codes from Mountain Mist batting.
Entry forms available from fabric and
quilt stores and from: • National Quilt
Competition;Coats Patons, 1001RoselawnAvenue,Toronto,ON "6B IBS
Threads of Family History Sponsored by Ontario Genealogical Society
Deadline March 15; exhibition May 27-30
JURIED exhibition showing creative ways textile crafts can be used to present family history. •Threads of Family
History; OGS Seminar '93, Box 2,
Toronto's First Post Office, 260 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON MSA
INI One of a Kind Spring Show Exhibltlon Place, Toronto March 31-April 4
550 exhibitors Of unique handmade Canadian products. Group discounts on
January/February 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
ORIGINALS—The Spring Craft Sale Ottawa Civic Centre, Lansdowne Park April 22-25
Seventh annual JURIED show—a companion show to the Ottawa Christmas
Craft Sale. •Tom Gamble; Industrial
Trade & Consumer Shows Inc., 47 Clar-
ence Street, Suite 440, Ottawa,ON Kl N 9K1 , (613)232-5777,
4827
A Celebration of Quilts IV The Civic Garden Centre, Toronto Deadline September 21
Cross-Canada Quilters' challenge sponsored by York Heritage Quilters Guild. Total cash awards: $1,OOO.Send selfaddressed stamped envelope to: •York Heritage Quilters Guild; clo MaryHallam, 19 Artinger Court, Don Mills, ON
"3BIJ9
Gulf War Quilts
Anyone who made a quilt as a result of the Gulf War is invited to contact: •Nancy
Cameron Armstrong; 143, 16335 14 Avenue, WhiteRock, BC V4A IH2
Sport Art Collection Saskatchewan Sport Inc.
Seeks new works by Canadians—sport
theme, any medium.• Murray Dyke; (306)780-9309
The Great Mug Drive Ontario Craft Council Help the OCC eliminate disposable cups and reduce waste. Donate two fine mugs
to the OCC for use and display in the Chalmers Building. Donors' names will
be registered.• RobertTetu; R.R. 5 ,
Seaforth, ON NOK IWO, (516)345-2184
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Accepting submissions Homer Watson House and Gallery 1993 and 1994 seasons
Proposals accepted in all media. Send 10-12 dated slides, résumé, artist's statement and self-addressed stamped envelope to: • Homer Watson House and Gallery; 1754Old Mill Road, Kitchener, ON N2P IH7, (519)7484377
Contemporary glass exhbltlons The Art Zone Ongoing
Submit slides and portfolios. • Jan or
Kathy Irwin; The Art Zone, 592 MarkhamStreet, Toronto, AB M6G 2L8, (416)534-1892
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 giftware and art objects. The Calgary store also has a
gallery area where craftspeople can mount exhibitions. Send slides or photos. •Brian Manz; 300A 17 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S OA6, (403)228-2431
Exhibition and performance proposal St. Mary's University Art Gallery Ongoing
Preference for cross-disciplinary or technologically-based work. Send a statement of intent, 10 slides, résumé. Performance proposals should include brief description, technical requirements, proposed dates, supporting ma-
terial. •Art Gallery; St. Mary's Univer-
sity, Halifax, NS B3H 3C2, (902)420-
5445
Femlnlstart
Resources for Femlnlst Research Ongoing
Submit feminist art and illustrations.
• Resources for Feminist Research;
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EduOntario Institute for Studies in cation, 252 Bloor Street E., Toronto, ON MSS IVS, (416)923-6641,ext. 2278
Public art projects Ontario Ongoing
Art consultants engaged in the administration of public art projects in Ontario seek slide submissions from painters, sculptors, potters, designers. Activities include design of courtyards and parks, collaborations with architects, free-
standing sculpture. Send slides (not returned). • Karen Mills; AntonylMiIIs
Fine Art Ltd., 45 GlenfernAvenue, Hamilton, ON L8P 2T6
Retail gallery David Rice Jewelry+ Objects Ongoing
Contemporary craft in all media for consignment. Submit: slides, promotional material, brief biography. • David
Rice Jewelry + Objects, 100Osborne
Village, Winnipeg, MB R3L IY5, (202)453-6105
ROM Reproductions Shop Royal Ontario Museum Ongoing
Seeks craftspeople to produce replicas of museum objects in clay, fibre, paper, metal, wood. •Dibs Rhind, ROM Repro-
ductions; MembersVolunteer Committee, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON MSS 2C6, (416)586-5513
The Bronze Gallery Vancouver Ongoing
Send slides for wall hangings tocomplement scupture in ongoing shows.
• Sutomi; The Bronze Gallery, 227 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC (604)737-8867
Submit exhibition proposals Museum of Textiles, Toronto Ongoing
Artists and curators are invited tosubmit
proposals for future shows. Send résumé, artist's statement and/or pro-
posal, self-addressed stamped envelope. •Contemporary Gallery Exhibition Committee; The Museum of Textiles, 55 Centre Avenue,Toronto,AB MSG 2H5, (416)599-5515
International
1993Betty Park Awards in Critical Writing Presented by The Surface Design Association
Deadline January 15 This award recognizes outstanding works of scholarlship in the field of textile/fibre and art expression.
Submit abstracts of 250-300 words (typed, double-spaced) describing research topic and approach. Possible topics: historical, biographical, anthropological and critical interest. Include resumé and samples of previous written work.
Award: $2,500US, publication in Surface Design Journal in 1993. • Betty
Park Awards, P. O. Box 20799, Oakland, California 94620,U.S.A.
FIBREART International '93 Pittsburgh Centre for the Arts Deadline (slides) February 12
Jurors: Nancy Crow, Gerhardt Knodel, Linda Metropolous. • Lee Rinehart;
Registrar, 4608 Carroll Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224,U.S.A.
Fletcher Challenge Ceramics Award 1993 New Zealand
Entries required in New Zealand by May 1
The competitionwas established jn 1977. No category or theme. The only criterion is excellence as determined by an internationaljudge.
One entry per artist. Awards: premier award $NZ 10,000; up to five, merit awards of $NZ 1,000.
January/February 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
For informationand entry forms: • The Organizer; Fletcher Challenge Award, P.O. Box 13-195,Onehunga, Auckland New Zealand
San Angelo National Ceramic Competition San Angelo Museum of Fine
Arts
Columbus Arts Festival 93 Columbus (Ohio) Arts Festival Early June
JURIED show. Theme: Celebration with
Canada. Applications accepted in 17 media. •Vikki Schulb,• Columbus Arts Festival, 55 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215,U.S.A. (614)224-2606
Deadline February 8; exhibition
Kunst & Form Galerie Germany Eighth annual competion;cash awards, Illustratedcatalog. • San Angelo Mu- Ongoing
April 15-23
seum of Fine Arts, P.O. Box 3092,San
Angelo, TX 76902,(915)6584084
Artists' documentation centre Artexte
Contemporary art documentation centre,
bookstore and distribution service will set up information files on practicing artists born in or working in Canada. Artexte
currentlyhouses 2,300 files on artists
from all over the world. Basic file material shouldinclude a résumé,brief biography, slides or photographsof recent work and/oraudio and video material, bibliography or material written by or about the artist. Artist's statements, originai documents and other relevant documentation are also welcome.
Will promoteartists producing functional and sculptural pieces in glass, ceramics,
Opportunities tion, presentation.Emerging and established artists and organizations are eligible. . Submit a brief description of the proj-
ect, and a résumé of the person responsible for the project at least one month before the preferred deadline. Organizations: include a summary of past activities. Applications Willbe sent to potential candidates.
A contract assuring propercare of a file
four months after closing dates. • Ex-
for reproduction of photographs and audio-visual material will be referred to the artist. • Artexte Documentation
Council, P.O. Box 1047,Ottawa,ON
(514)845-2759,
Explorations in the Arts
The Canada Council
Deadlines: January 15, May 15, September 15
Project grants for new developmentsin the arts and innovative approaches to
Deutsche Bank, Deggendorf, Germany
Maska International Gallery Seattle Ongoing Seeks submissions from national and international artists for exhibitions. Sub-
mit 10 slides and stamped self-addressed envelope. • Maska Interna-
tional Gallery, 122 S. Washington Street, Seattle, WA 98104,U.S.A.
Promote Canadian crafts Sheila Hugh MacKay Foundation be used for any stage of a project: reDeadlines: April 30, October 3 search, development,creation, produc-
. Regional multidisciplinary juries of professional artists Will assess sub-
Centre, 3575 boulevard St. Laurent, suite 303, Montreal, PQ H2X, 2T7
Zellertalstr. 13, 8498, Arnbruck
artistic creation. The grants cover creation of new work in any arts discipline, from any cultural tradition.Grants may
Files may be consulted by the public on the premises. Informationwill soon be included in a database. - is signed on receipt of material. Requests
fibre, metal (jewellery)and wood(furniture). • Molly Major-Gotte, Director;
The foundation promotes public knowledge, participationin, and appreciation
of Canadian arts and crafts and their importancein the cultural heritage of Canada. • The Sheila Hugh MacKay Foundation,Box 737, Rothesay, NB EOG 2W0
Employment Opportunity Quilt Canada '94 May 31-June 5, 1994
This event will be held in Halifax at St. Mary's University. Organizers are look-
missions. Awards announced about
ing for people interestedin teaching workshops and giving lectures. • Bar-
plorations Program; The Canada
ifax , NS 83K IL9
KIP 5V8,
British Columbia market information West Coast Craftlink
bara Robson; 6038 Willow Street, Hal-
Material for feminist art Journal Inversions
Magazine published by Manitoba Artists
for Womens Art (MAWA) invites reviews
Quarterly newsletter contains information about craft fairs, interviews, articles on starting a business, etc. $20. •Karen
and interviews(750 words) and essays words), Should be ready to print. Include 5'x7" black-and-white photos.•Lisa Gabrielle Mark, Journal
(604)888-0460
Women's Art, 175 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B OSI, (204>942-1043
Body; west Coast Craftiink, Box 547, Dept. AC, Fort Langley, BC VOXIJO,
January/February 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
Co-ordinator; Manitoba Artists for
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Section Residency Programme The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre Ongoing
Residencies in hot glass, metal, ceramics and textiles—designed to assist and promoteemerging craft artists by providing time, facilities and resources to create and develop work. Exceptional talent and commitmentare encouraged and fostered in a Vibrant community devoted to contemporary craft expression.
lege or university • Accumulated parallel experience • Ability to work in a communal studio in view of the public
• Commitment to participate in Craft Studio programming• Melanie Egan;
The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8, (416)9734963,
Profiles on emerging artists Organizers encourageall craftspeople Artefact, Toronto across Canada and internationallyto send submissions to be retained in an up-to-datefile of people interested in current and future openings in the residency program.
Craftspeople who live outside Toronto can arrange interviews with sufficient notice. They are responsible for their own
expenses and travel costs.
Residencies include full use of professionally equipped studios, lectures by nationally and internationally renowned
craft artists, workshops, conferences, exhibitions and teaching opportunities. All materials and supplies must be provided by the residents. Residency does not include housing. Residencies available:
Annual residency, renewable up to three years
Artefact is an artist-runco-op gallery which profiles emerging artists in a large
storefront location. • Artefact, 942 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M6J IG8, (416)531-6305
Japanese market development PX. Canadian Creations Ltd.— West Vancouver Ongoing
P.K. Canadian Creations Ltd. is in the business of establishing business ties with export markets. The company is currently focusing its efforts on Japan. P.K. Canadian Creations Ltd.'s principals—Paula Bradner and Karen Champion—design home furnishings and accessories for the export market. They also promote other Canadian products, in addition to their own. Each item must
reflect the highest quality in design,
Short-term residency, duration de-
workmanship and materials, as well as a strong Canadian flavour or image.
• Award: free one-year residency awarded in each studio t; a recent
Anyone interested in having products promotedshould contact: • Paula or Karen ; P.K. Canadian Creations Ltd., P.O. Box 91038,West Vancouver, BC VIV 3N3, (604)922-0060, 9896
pendent on project
graduate.
• Summer Award: free summer residencles are awarded when space permits. Students on leave from an education institute may apply. Requirements:
Eventual goal of becominga profes-
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Residencies
Leighton Artists' Colony Ongoing
sjonal craftsperson/artist
Spend up to three monthsper year atä working retreat for professionalartists
Diploma or degree from a design col-
tion and significant achievement.
who show evidence of sustained dedica-
Michael Century, Co-ordinator, Leighton Artists' Colony; The Banff Centre, Box 1020,Banff, AB TOL OCO, (403)762-6180,
Awards for traditional artists Elizabeth Greenshlelds Foundation Arts students seeking training and young artists who have demonstrated technical competence in traditional means of artis-
tic expression are eligible for up to $8,000. Applications accepted yearround.•Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, 1814 Sherbrooke Street W., Montreal,PO H3H IE4
Personal profiles
Select Homes and Foods
Magazine
This magazine publishes profiles of craftspeoplewho make objects for the home. • Conrad Biernacki; Select Homes, 2300 Yonge Street, Box 790, Station K, Toronto, ON M4P 3C4
Third-world tutors CUSO Tutors specializing in pottery or with skill
and experience in crafts can apply to work in a third-worldcountry. • CUSO; DTIO, 135 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON
KIN 9K7
Grants to artists Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Financial assistance to artists of recognized merit working in paint, sculpture, craft, mixed media. No age or geographical criteria. Grants awarded throughout
the year; amounts according to applicants circumstances. •Pollock-Krasner
Foundation Inc.; Box 4957,New York, NY 10185, U.S.A. (212)517-5400
International Porcelain Sculpture Awards Goebel Canada
Total awards value: $25,000. • Marcel Brandstat, President•, Goebel Canada, 1200Carnforth Rd., Toronto, ON M4A
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Section
The Arctic Awareness Program The Polar Continental Shelf Project Canadian writers, artists and communicators will work in remote northern re-
gions to gain an understandingof the Arctic so they can communicate its spirit
to all Canadians.• Polar Continental Shelf Project; Energy, Minesand Resources Canada, 344 Wellington Street, 6th Floor, Ottawa,ON KIA OE4
Resources
Reference book The Craftsperson's Guide to Good Business by Gerald Tooke
This is published by the Ontario Crafts Council. It covers key areas of business and administration for new and professional craftspeople: •licensing (zoning) • insurance • contracts • photography• exporting • employing others • more. Cost: $10 plus $2 postage (includes GST,
No. 11887851). Makechequeor money
order payable to: •Ontario Crafts Coun-
cil; Chalmers Building, 35 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON MST IV7
Glass-blowing workshops Bhava Cool Hot Glass
Cost: I-day session, $100; 2-day ses-
Sion, $185. •Bhava Cool Hot Glass, 803
24 AvenueSE, Calgary, AB T2G IP5, (403)269-1841
Lewton-Brain/Fontans Centre, Calgary Short courses, intensive workshops, tutorial programs at all levels. • Lewton-
Grants and scholarships Canadian Scandinavian Foundation Deadline: January 31
Young Canadians in early stages of their careers are invited to apply for financial support to spend time in Scandinavia for
studies, research, other projects. • Dr.
Jan O. Lundgren,CSF Secretary; c/o
DepartmentofGeography, McGill University, 805 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, PQ H3A 2K6, (514)398-4304
1992 Registry of
Manufacturers' Representatives The Canadian Gift and Tableware Association
Now available in the ACC library.
Brucebo Scholarships Sweden
Canadian artists apply to spend two monthsat BruceboStudio on Gotland Island. Value: $2,500. • Secretary, Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation;clo Dr. Jan Lundgren, Departmentof Geography, McGill University, 805 Sherbrooke Street W., Montreal,PQ H3A 2K6
Educaeion Jewellery studies Chip-carving classes Bill Pridmore Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m.
Chip carving is a decorative type of wood
carving. All levels, beginners to ad-
vanced. Cost: $2 per hour plus cost of materials used. Carving knives provided free during instruction. Classes at 11424 77 Avenue. • Bill Prid-
more; (403)436-2470,
Fused Glass classes—AduIt
Brain/FontansCentre for Jewellery beginners Studies; Suite 300A, Grain Exchange Guild Building, 815 1st Street SW, Calgary, St. Albert Creative Glass Starting January 16 AB T2P IN3, (403)253-3955
January/February 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
Overseas scholarships Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Open to Canadian citizens for undergraduate or post-graduate studies. Submit 20 slides of 20 original works. •
Awards Division; AUCC, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON KIP 5N1, (613)5631236
Guide to Canadian Arts Grants Canadian Grants Service
Available in disk or booklet form for $29.95 (plus GST). • (416)515-8950
Scholarships Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. Deadline March 15
Support available for undergraduate and graduate studies at accredited schools in
Canada and the U.S.A. in handweaving and related fibre arts, including training for research, textile history and conservation. •Scholarship Committee; Hand-
weavers Guild of America, Inc., 120 MountainAvenue, Ste. BIOI, Bloom-
field, Conn. 06002-1634, U.S.A. (203)242-3577
Series of siX classes. Cost: $60, plus approximately $50 for materials. Maxi-
mum10 people. • Rosa; (403)458-1174
Fibre Week Olds College
July 5-9
A week of immersion programs in quilting, sewing, weaving and other fibre crafts. Courses for every level of expertise from occasional dabblers to serious artisans. The focus is on Olds College's •Certified
MasterSpinner and • Weaving Certificate programs. with complementary serging and quilting courses.
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Nowin its twelfthyear, Olds College's
• Fibre Arts—Martha Cole, Charles
over Western Canada. Accommodation and meals are available on the college campus, 50 minutes' drive north of Calgary on Highway 2. •Extension Department;Olds College, Olds, AB TOMIPO, (403)556-8281
• Papermaking and Bookbinding— Tanya Bolenz, Laura Vickerson, Bert
Fibre Week attracts participants from all
Series 93 Red Deer College July 5-August 7
Fifty-four one-week sessions covering a variety of visual arts media at a range of levels taught by some of Alberta's finest artists. Of interest to craftspeople:
• Glassblowing—MarkGibeau, Laurie Hedemark, Marty Kaufman, David Newsmall, Daren Peterson, Barry Fairbairn
• Ceramics—Arne Handley, Jim Etzkorn, Ryan Cameron, Evelyn Grant, Les Manning,Al Tennant,Katrina Rozman, Richard Ross Bradley
Thompson, Bill Morton
Borch, Don Guyot
• Bird Carving—Ted Trusz
• Metalwork and Jewellery—Karen Cantine, Carol Campbell, Ron Young
• Willow Furniture Making—David Belke. •Anne Brodie; Red Deer Col-
lege, P.O. Box 5005,Red Deer, AB
T4N 5H5, (403)342-3130
Ontario College of Art Toronto Ongoing
Full-time and part-time programs in: ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, industrial design, environmentaldesign,
general studies; also drawing and painting, new media, printmaking, sculpture/
installation, surface design/print, environmental design, communication and
design. • Ontario College of Art, 100
McCaul Street, Toronto, ON (416)9775311
Conference—NCECA '93: Pacific Rim National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts March 24-27; pre-register by February 23
NCECA's 27th annual meeting will be held in San Diego, California. • Regina Brown, Executive Secretary; NCECA,
P.O. Box 1677,Brandon,OR 97411, (503)3474394
North Country Studio Conference Concord, New Hampshire March-18-22
Master's-level programming: studio workshops, craft exhibits and demonstrations, evening lectures; tools, equipment, resources. • NCSC; 205 North
Main Street, Concord, NH 03301, U.S.A. (603)224-3375
Shows & Meeeings
Meeting—St. Albert Creative Glass Guild St. Albert Place January 13
...January 13-February 2—Susan Treen, The Three Senses, mixed-
to attend. • Rosa; (403>458-1174
... February 4-27—Martha Jones, "A Breath of the Warm'; pen, ink, water-
Anyone interestedin glass is welcome
signer, goldsmith.
media paintings
colour • Electrum Design Studio,
The Gallery Restaurant, Multicultural Heritage Centre—Stony Plain January 12-February 15
Ex Llbris: The Art of the Ukrainian Bookplate—Organized by Edmonton Art Gallory, sponsored by the Alberta Foundatlon for the Arts
Electrum Deslgn Studio to January 9—GaIIery Artists, Group Show
. Ongoing—Wayne Mackenzie, de.
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12419 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3, (403)482-1402
Oppertshauser Gallery—Stony Plain January 7-February 1
Kim Harris—AcryIics;Randy Fielding— Figurative Clay—OpeningJanuary 10, reception 1-4 p.m
February 4-March I
Christine WalleweIn—OIIPastels; Neil FirteI—CIay February 7, reception 1-4 p.m
ACCP...Ca11ery January 9—February 20 Masters of the Crafts—Recipients of the Saidye Bronfman Award for cellence in tbe Crafts, 1977-86: Robin Hopper—LiddedJar, Southwest Series 1986—25 X 23 CMdiameter.
January/February 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
Raffle results
The winners in the 1992 ACCP„.Ga11ery rafflewere.
Grand prize—a blown glass vase by Mark Gibeau Joyce Neary, Edmonton
To further your education apply nowfor the
Early-bird prize—clock carving by Ikey Topik Anablek Ron Mazur, Ponce Inlet, Florida.
All members Of the Alberta Craft Council working in clay, glass, fibre, wood and metal are invited to apply— SUBMIT :
Our thanks to all members who sold tickets. Unfortunately, the raffle was not a big money-earner this year. We' took in s2,414, but operating expenses, including costs of the prizes, were high.
You must use the award within one year and submit a written report to the Alberta Craft Council by May 1994.
The Gallery needs fundraisers to raise money for programming in Alberta's only public craft gallery. Any ideas? We'd like to hear from any member who has ideas and initiatives we could
Bobbi Hoffrnan Scholarship • a minimum of five slides • résumé • written description of study program
$500
Deadline: April 1, 1993
For more information, contact: Shirley Rimer 347—4950
years.
Phone:428-1654
The Alberta Craft Council 509, 10136 100 Street Edmonton, AB T5J OPI
try so we can continue offering the same kinds of excellence exhibitions we have displayed for the past two
Fax:425-2314
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Ing process for jewellerypublished in the Fall 1992issue of the Metal Arts Guild's Magazine. The long, well-il-
ing. Through a joint agreementwith
the (Ontario) Ministries OfCulture and Government Services, the 9-3 million be guaranteed for five berta Potters' Association'S magazine, lustrated article is a condensedver- mortgage.. years. The province will also lease up to an book: new Contact. "Medalta Potteries Update" sion Of a chapter in outlines the efforts Of the Friends of Mttals Tecbnic, edited by Tim 2,450 square meters Ofoffice Space from Medalta and interested citizens Of McCreight and published by Brynmor- OCC providing a creative solution for both government and the crafts comMedicine Hat to have the historic gen Press. Medalta Potteries site developed as a munity. This agreement allows the council to focus its attention on the world-class industrial museum, using Medalta as the focus to interpret the Ceramist Peggy H eer (Edmonton), activities and programmes necessary to early clay products industry in Medi- who recently celebrated her 25THan- the promotion Of craft." cine Hat. " The project Will"include a niversary as a potter, shared the bill Workingpottery demonstration using with painters in a group exhibioriginal machinery.. -studio space for tion at the Edmonton's Johnson Gal- Ted Trusz (St. Albert) recently exhibcontemporary potters, a gallery, an lery in November. ited a collection Of his wildlife sculpinterpretivetheatre, seminarfacilities, tures at the McMullen Gallery in the a gift shop and a restaurant." Anyone Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences interested in supporting the project is Centre (University of Alberta) in a joinL asked to Writeletters to Alberta's cabi- Peter Weinrich, executive director Of show with painter Andrew Raszewski. net ministers responsible for tourism the CanadianCrafts Councilreceived (Don Sparrow) and cultLrre(Dianne the ACE (Associationof Cultural Mirosh), and to Medicine Hat's MLA, Executives) Award "for outstanding Jim Horsman. Friends of Medalta Can contribution and dedication to Cana— John Chalke (Calgary) Wonthe grand also usc donations to help stabilize the dian cultural management" at ceremo- prize and an award of $5,000in the fifth Trois-Rivieres Biennial of Ceramicsfor sipe to prevent deterioration while it rues in Toronto December 4. his two entries: Nail Head and Yellow prorks to sell its project. Send donaAngle, Purple Angle. The competition tions, membership requests and correspondence to Friends of Medalta The C. W. Carson recently named on attracted 386 entries from across CanSociety, c/0 249 11th Street SW, 'la list Of purchases under the Acquisi- ada.The selectionCommittee—Ronald Medicine Hat, AB TIA 4S5. (Dtanne tion Through Slide Submission Pro- Kuchta, Léopold Foulem, Ann Roberts, Finch is the chair of the Friends of gram Of the Alberta Foundationfor chose 49 pieces by 43 artists to share $11,000in prize money. Chalke was also the Arts is indeed ACCP... Craft Medalta.) retail manager Chris Carson. His the subject ofa Collector's Corner piece in the Winter 1992 issue Of Ontario sculpture, Global Relationship, was one Congratulations to weaver Gale of 52 pieces purchased under the slide Craft. Toronto lawyer and collector, Johnson (Rimbey), who Wasthe sub- acquisition program. Other ACC Aaron Milrad, Who owns one of ject of a profile in a recent issue of members whose work was purchased: Chalke's wall plates writes with respect about the pleasures of owning the work Heddle magazine, a Canadian publica- Car la co sturo s (Edmonto Cancelina's Magic, Cancelina's Truth, and meeting its creator. tiOn for spinners and weavers published fibre) and Rose Misanchuk (Cal— in Ontario. Gale, who won the first gar—cupid Plate, ceramic). annual Bobbi Hoffman Award in 1992, Wascited for her expertise in the JapaGoldsmith Carol Campbell (Calgary) nese resist-dye technique known as shiwill be featured in a fashion layout for bori. Good news from Ann Mortimer, Inside Sport magazine in January or president Ofthe Ontario Craft Coun- February 1993. The photo shoot took cil: am very happy to report (that) place in Negril, Jamaica in September. Charles LewtOn—Brain (Calgary) had a solution has been found for to an article on his trade-mark fold-form- retain ownership of Chalmers Build-
(Medicine Hat) wrote an article for the Autumn 1992 edition of the Al-
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Pedersen Tapestry weaver a exhibit collection of her will gary) work at the Centennial Gallery, Calgary, from January 4-30.
Staffchanges Recent visitors and callers to CheACC office Will have noticed some changes.
interests. She has a lot of experience in accountingand computers and is currently working toward her Certified certifi— General Accountant'S cate.
Heather Kreller has been Workingas Pat's predecessor as operations manCarol and Richard Selfridge (Edmon- administrative asS1sLanL since August' ager, Lynne Butler, has returned to the ton) recently exhibited some of their An Edmonton native, Heather has legal profession. She has joined a large éeramic work at Profiles Gallery (St. worked mostly in the Social services. lawfirm in Edmonton where she works Albert) in a joint show—Still, Life AS Before coming to the ACC, she set up as a paralegal responsible for research We Know It—with painter/ sculptor and ran the Bandstand Social Society and preparation Of documents in the Lynn Malin. to promote and encourage Alberta field of estate law. Lynn was responentertainers. Heather runs a small craft Sible for reorganizingthe office and business—OriginalS by Heather—de- procedures, including introduction Of new computer-based accounting and Victor Thompson (Calgary) recently signing and creating jewellery. database systems during her year With completeda commission for the Ed- Pat Callaghan took over as operations the ACC. We wish her Wellin her new monton School Board. His The Spirit manager in November. An Albcrta career. of Youth—The Future (fused glass, 5.25 native, Pat grew up in Edson and farewell to M) was installed matMary But- Edmonton. She spent 12years working Finally, belated thanks and MX Karen Butler who joined the staff as a terworth School in October. in Vancouver, then returned to Ed— summer student and reorganized the monton in 1989to work as office manlibrary. ager for a family with diverse business •
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1993 Year of Craft in Alberta
gallery and Calgary's Muttart Art Galn from lery. They will travel around Alberta Isol On—an for two years as part of the Provincial Ncwfoundland (our first) and Extension Program. Watch for details Ken Housco—aGrande Prairie artist in upcoming issues of Alberta Craft. The ACC is developing an exciting array who creates playful works in wood and One ofthcsc exhibitions could bc Good Ofexhibitions and projects to celebrate multimedia: sculptural wall pieces that Things Come in Small Packages.We isexpress personal imagery and experl— CheYear of Craft in Alberta: sued a call for proposals for this show ences. February 26-April 3
Schedule of exhibitions
• At Alberta Craft Council . .April 8-May 8 Presents... Gallery
in the September-Octoberissue of AlbertaCrafts. The deadlinefor sub-
...January 9-February 20
to February 15.
MetalWorks—Alberta artistsCharles missionsto this showhas been extended
Masters Of the Crafts—RecipientS Of the SaidyeBronfmanAward for Excel-
Lewton-Brain and Jeff de Boer May 14-June 19
ACC membersare invited to propose
6"x6"x6" pieces that are
lence -in the Crafts, 1977-86:Robin Set the Table—juried exhibition of the 1/4" plywood base Or secured to a backing (which Hopper (1977), Lois Etherington AlbertaPotters' Association must be covered, painted or otherwise Betteridge . (1978), Monique Cliche-
Spénard (1979), Doucet—Saito (1980),
June 24-July 31
• finished).
Joanna Staniszkis (1981), Micheline An exhibition of AlbertaCraft curated This call is for proposals onlyJ.Send deBeauchemin (1982), Wayne Ngan by Tom McFall, furniture maker, prod— signs and/or photos only—no finished (1983), William Hazzard (1984), uct designer and teacher-of industrial works, please. Michael Wilcox (1985), design at the University OfAlberta. Send proposals to: *Opening reception January 14, 7-9 P.M. . Late summerand fall Sheralee Hancherow, Gallery Co-ordiThis reception Willlaunch our celebra- Canadian Contemporary Quilts and nator tions of the Year of Craft in Alberta, other exciting shows.will follow. AIberta Craft Council Presents. and we hope to See a big crowd. Digni— Gallery Travellingexhibitions taries have been invited, and all mem- • 10150 102 Street bcrs arc invited and encouragedto at- We are planning three exhibitions tn Edmonton, AB T5J 4C7 co-operation with the Edmonton Art (403)425-0909
Directory of craft shows
sales in Alberta
and
— A project for the 1993Year of
Craft in Alberta
TO be published
booklet
form annually in February Listings are free; the goal is to
support exhibitors and sponencouraging larger at-
tendanceat craft events
TO list your event in the directory, call Heather at 428-1654or fax the informa-
tion Co 425-2314.
DEADLINE: extended to. January 15
Directory of classes,seminars
and workshops
ACC Services
For a free listing, Call Heather at 428-
1654or fax the following information A database which is updated to 425-2314:
daily as information ISreceived
The information is used to answer enquiries to the ACC •
office
Objectives: to promote the study and practice of craft, and
to supportthe effortsof ACC
members who offer such programs on their own Orthrough
Institutions
name Of course, class, seminar, workshop
date,location and time nameof instructor
level of instruction—child, beginner, intermediate, advanced cost
registration information and in-
structions
DEADLINE: Ongoing
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Postcard project—the wrap-up
ACCP... takes
craft to
thecommunity Four months and innumerable trips to the printer later, the ACC's postcard project is finally complete. FUJI-COIOUr postcards have been produced for more The job of display does not stop at our than 50 members. The postcards were produced in batches of 2,500,to be shared door. During the year, ACCP staff to by the members, the ACC and ACCP.„ and used to promote the members' work. take part in many external events promote Alberta craft. During the past The project grew out of discussionswith memberswho told us that the cost of year, we organized exhibitions for the producing high-quality promotional postcards on their own wasprohibitive, but Nova Building, the Mayor of Edmonthe cost could be reduced dramatically if enough people could get together to ton's luncheonfor the arts, the Chicago a co-operative International New Art Forms Exposishare set—upand other fixed costs. We agreed to co—ordinate found that economies of scale werepossibleand that there were tion, a fashion show for the Lupus venturewhen we many members willing to participate. Foundation, and a tree for Edmonton's Festival of Trees. so many members eventually took part, that the job becamemuch bigger, more complicated and more time-consuming than originally anticipated. Proofing Closer to home, we have the use of four colour prints, names, dates, titles, and other details for so many different images display cases in the public areas Of Manulife Place East. We change the and cards was a challenging task. dßplays every six weeks or so and Overall, we feel the project Wasa success.We learned from the experienceand an- combine words and GnagesLOcreate a ticipated that we will be able to speed up the process in future without increasing contemporary image for Alberta craft costs. and ACC.P....The conceptsfor these cases are developed jointly by Nancy St. Hilaire, Sheralee Hancherow and Festival of Trees update myself. The accompanyingphotograph ACCP.. -Crafts Shop retail manager Chris Carson and a baker's dozen ACC shows some of our pre-Christmas dismembers previewed the Year Of Craft in Alberta by decorating a tree for plays. Edmonton's Festival Of Trees. All five craft disciplines were represented with contributionsfrom:
clay cactuses Patti Hartnagel clay snowflakes Bob and Connie Pike (Sherwood clay lizards Linda Stanier (Stony blown glass balls Glass: Randy Birch Bonny Houston (Calgary—I blown glass ball fused glass trees Rosa taylor (St. painted wood ornaments Wood: Ralph Craven chip-carved ornaments WilliamPridmore wood star Alina Strandberg
—Chris W, Carson•
fruit,
paperbutterflies Joyce Beaton baskets Rae Hunter fabricballs Judy V illett metal ornaments Metal: Terry Juzak other sponsors, at the The ACCP... tree was displayed, with dozens more from thousands of festival visitors. Edmonton Convention Centre, whereit wasseenby proceeds going to the At the end Of the week, the trees were auctioned, with University Of Alberta Hospitals. contributed to the tree. It The ACC wishes to thank Chris and the memberswho and community profile goodwill was an important project which earned valuable for ACC.P... and Alberta craft and its creators. Fibre:
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Product safety tips
. chemical hazards which could re-
sult in poisoning or injury if in-
Handcrafted toys and gifts
(Adaptedfrom an informationbulletin published by Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada.)
gested or through contact with the
skin
. flammability hazards.
ware and other sharp edges must not become exposed during reaSonable, foreseeable use. Fasteners—All screws, nails, staples and other fasteners must be properly secured and countersunk or covered if necessary.
Handcrafted items can providehours Keep these points in mind when deof enjoyment for children receiving signing and making toys and Other them as gifts. Care should be taken to items for children: be sure toys and gifts intended for Parts and ornaments—Toysfor children are safe. children under three should not Items intendedto bc decorattvcmay contain separable parts or small also be appealing to children and pieces which could cause a child to should meet similar safety standards. choke. Buttons,ornamentationor
Finishes—Coatingssuch as paint or varnish must not contain lead, barium or other toxic elements. Attachments—Eyesand noses (induding sew-on buttons) attached
enough attached to withstand a 4 kg pull for 10 seconds.
soft, flexiblematerial. Pins and
The Hazardous Products Act and Regulations aim at protecting children
from hidden hazards. Areas Of concern:
. mechanicalhazards which could
other small pieces must be securely
Wood—Wooden toys must have smooth finishes.
physically injure a
Sharp objects—Points Of metal Or
CALL FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE
AUGUST SOUTHEX GIFT SHOW.
All artists/ craftspeople who
would like to sell their work to the wholesale rhail market and
are interestedin participating in the Soutbexgiftwareshowin August 1993 PLEASE CONTACT SUSAN AT 428-1654
to dolls, soft toys or plush toys must withstand an 8KGpull for five minutes unlessmade of felt or Other glue On eyes can also pose a hazard.
Stuffing—Any stuffing material must be non-toxic, clean, and free of hard Orforeign matter. Beans Or
AQRcqCALL FOR
eraft
ENTRY
7th ANNUAL
NOVEMBER 18-21, 1993
Calgary Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta 180 High Quality Artisans For Application Form Write or Call:
ART MARKET PRODUCTIONS
Marlene A. Loney P.O. Box 385, Banff, Alberta TOL OCO Message Telephone (403) 762-2345
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plant seeds may not be used as •stuffings. Manufacturers-or importers of upholstered and stuffed articles for sale in Ontario mustbe
registeredwith the OntarioMinis-
try of Corporate and Consumer Affairs 416 234-6088.
ren ' s Sle e p we a nightgowns, nightshirts, robes and pyjamas must meet stringent flame-
resistance standards. Items made of 100% polyester and nylon meet these requirements; items made of more flammable fabrics—such as cotton, acrylics, rayon and acetate—have been associated with serLOuSburn accidents.
Forfurtherinformation,contact Consumer and Corporate Affairs Product Safety Edmonton 403 495-2480
(Continued from page 4) In 1991,there were 2,000 full-time. or opment according to the Newfoundpart-time and seasonal craft workers land and NWT precedents. among a population of 568,000.They generated Slo-$12million in revenue The ACC has applied for financial annually. Another 4,000 people who support from the Canada/ Alberta pro duce work mainly for family and Partnership Agreement to help finance friends represent a potential pool for its Rural Craft Development Program expanded production to meet addi- which includes an economic impact study for Alberta. tional demand.
Statistics for Northwest Territories are even more dramatic: 3,750people earn or supplement their incomes through art and craft production, generating $22.5million in revenue.
The crafts as an industry have not received much attention in the past. It'S time to change that. Members are invited to offer their commentsand suggestions and help us locate more
ALBERTA'S POTENTIAL Alberta, wkth its population ofroughly
are invited to join and participate in this exciting and challenging initiatrve.
offers tremendous potential for devel-
ous new year.
rural craft producers.Non-members
2.5 million and its probable working craft community of around 8,000, Best wishes for a happy and prosper-
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OUR TO YOU offers artisans 2 shows in 1993
2ND ANNUAL!!
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