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1993 1993 year of cran in alberta

She's taking care of

business

Chris Carson

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Alberta Rural Craft

Tom McFall Page 4

Tony Bloom—Taking the Long View Allan Sheppard

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AGM

MAY-JUNE ACC OFFICE #509, 101 36-100 STREET EDM0NT0NAB T53 OPI

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era] initiatives designed in part to meet Please give some serious thought to the needs of the membership and, on a this motion and give your input to a broader basis, following our mandate board member or at the AGM.

AGM matters

Anne Brodie to bring Craft awarenessto all Alber-

will continue to offer a wide tans. Of services to our membership range while taking advantage Of any new opportunities which could benefit craftspeople. If you can't attend the but want some input, please contact a board member.

I would like to thank Diasnne Finch, who is retiring from the board after two terms, for her participation on the board and for her work on the human

resourcescommittee.

If you have any guests coming to visit over the summer, make sure they visit Alberta Craft Council Presents• The gallery has planned several events to showcase the work Of Albertan craftspeople.

On Page 24, you will see a Notice Of Motion suggesting a change in the speak structure Of the board. to the motion at the AGN'fbut, briefly, the intention is to ensure that we have the necessaryexpertise on the board to I hope as many people as possible will meet the growing demands of the Or- attend the AGM to help celebrate the ganizatlon. We can no longer assume Year Of Craft in Alberta. to the Anthat, through luck, an accountant, COVER— I'm really looking forward nual General Meeting in Red Deer, lawyer and fundraiser will be elected to Jeff deBoer wearing Feet— when the board and I will hopefully get the board; but ACC operations have powder paint on copper and brass. lots of feedback from members. As you grown to the Stage Wherethis type Of (Two Calgary Metal Artists, know, the Alberta Craft Council has professional advice is essential—but April 8-May 8) been going full steam ahead with sev- costly if it were not for volunteers. —Lar

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Alberta Craf Magazine makes every ef-

fort to ensurethe accuracyof the information containedherein,but assumesno

liability in cases Of error or changing conditions. Any business relations or other activities undertaken as a result of the information contained in Alberta Craft Magazine, or arising therefrom, are the responsibility of the parties involved, and not of the Alberta Craft Council. We welcome signed letters to the editor, but reservethe right to edit for grammar, taste and length,

May/June Alberta Craft Magazine

Questions of policy

2. Although lottery funds are increascil, consisting of artists and arts oring annually, the amounts allocated ganizations, to advise Che governIth a provincial election in the to the Alberta Foundation for the ment on artspolicy? offing, the Alberta Coalition Arts are frozen. Hence, the percent- 6. The recent changes in the high for Awareness is age of lottery funds going to the arts school curriculum emphasizing the taking steps to make sure that arts and is declining. As the lottery funds natural sciencesnow make it increascultural issues are not sloughed off in were established to fund "initiatives singly difficult for Alberta students the interests of deficit reduction. The relatedto recreationand culture to get a balanced education. StatisCCA has sent an arts policy questionwill your party commit to increasing tics show that, while Canada is naire to each provincial political party. the lottery funds allocated to the contributing $1.20per person toward foundation annually by the percentThe questionnaire is based on careful arts education, the. Japanese are age increase in net lottery revenues? research and analysis of statistics and contributing $5per person. Why the policy. It raises important issues in an 3. Although lottery net income has difference?The reason is simple. The informative, non-confrontati man— been growing, the amount dedicated Japanese recognize the link between ner. to the arts has been frozen. For the the arts, creativity, and economic Candidates who are involved Or inter— government's investment of $16milsuccess. They recognize that "a ested in the future of the arts and cullion, the arts create nearly $2billion grounding in the arts will help our ture in Alberta should be able answer of direct and indirect economicacchildren to see, to bring a uniquely all Of the questions positively and tivity in Alberta, 25,000 jobs, and human perspective to science and fairly. All CCA members, including the over$70million in tax revenue.Given technology." What steps will your Alberta Craft Council—will publish the subStantial and immediate ecogovernment take to ensure that a the results in their newslettersin time nomic stimulus of arts spending, Will balanced education, which includes for any election. your party increase the Alberta Founthe fine arts regardless of career dation for the Arts's funds from $16 The questions are listed below, for your aspiration, IS accessible to students million to million? information and as a resource to help in Alberta? you formulate your personal positions 4. There has been no consistent gov- 7. According to Howard Gardner, Pro— to the issues raised. ernment policy on arts funding for fessor of Education at the Harvard You can also use the questions in pubseveralyears. In part this is a result Graduate School of Education: "In lic and private dialogue with candiOf a lack Of understanding Of the this world, mathematical, verbal and dates in your area. Individual MLAs do role the arts play in the life of the te ogical 'literacy' will, of not always agree with party policies. province. In Order to establish a course, be essential, but they will They can support them or oppose them consistent policy, will your govern— not be enough. An inadequately edu— in caucus. It is important to know where ment set up a commisston to investicated population will have no hope your individual candidate, as well as gate the economic,social and culin dealing with the problems in the their parties, stand on these issues. tural contributions of the arts in environment,in issues centred on Alberta? economic disparity and of internar. Unlike funding to other sectors, the 5. The cuts to the culture tional violence."The too-hasty rush branch have government has frozen view the arts as a mere frill igto or cut arts resulted in the department's having funding over the past three years. noresthe crucialand historic role to reduce or sever many of its longthe arts play in generating a literate Currently, less that $16million is established relationships with memsociety. invested directly in the arts. This What role will your governbers in the arts community. Now the ment do to ensure a quality arts funding comes not from tax revebranch tends to serve the needs of education as part of the core 'curnues but from lottery funds. It is the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. riculum? clear that further cuts to the arts In order to re-establish the link bewill have no impact on reducing the tween the arts community and the Contact the ACC's representatives to deficit. What will your government's political process, will your party the CCA, Susan Abells ot Anne Brodie approach to funding artists and arts work with the arts community to if you have any questions or comments groups be? establish a representative arts coun- on this important initiative.

May/June 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine

tbc guest speaker at (Tom McFall will General Meeting. Ste theACC's Annual

Pagt 23 for details.)

snowshoes, drums, dance costumes

"Background paper

Alberta

rural craft

development Second

Native or Métis—often replicas of traditional native functional and ceremonial Objects (teepees,

of three parts

Tom

McFall

and a wide range Of beaded and quilled objects). A lively trade also

exists in contemporaryNative

fashion and accessories. Ethnic—early settlers Of European immigrant cultures (Ukrainan, Polishi Germanic, Scandinavian) originally brought with them craft skills which have survived to the present. Fabric crafts (embroidery, decorated clothing) and culinary crafts (painted eggs

and traditional foods) are still commonly popular. Other crafts, such as furniture making and wood

carving, have largely disappeared, but could be revived. Religious—products which origi-

nate in specifif sects or religious imagery. They include crafts from Hutterite colonies (sheepskin products, down bedding and, in the past, furniture) and Mennon-

ite communities (furniture,

kitchen utensils, quilts). Decorative crafts Of Catholic and Orthodox church communities (icons and embroidery) could be revived.

(In the first part of Ibis background paper, Tom McFall argues that, at the same time as economies around the world

art globalizing in an effort to remain efficient and compttititive, there is an offsetting trend toward regionalization and diversification which craftspeople should welcome. Hr suggests that the potential of community-basedcrafts, in particular, baa been igncrtd by public and private agencies, including theACC.

In this part, McFall describesin detail what be means by community-based craft

which,as sus it, is almost exclusively a rural phenomenon.)

Folk—someof the more curious and creative craft objects: crafts which most closely approximate

art in that their principal motivation is self-expression (whirligigs, yard art, hooked rugs, decorated

farm and ranch gates, painted furLure, autograph quilts, chip carved picture frames and architectural models Of log houses,

grain elevators, etc.). Although not usually acceptable within the art establishment, folk crafts have found a place in international art markets as outsider art" and are

hot collectibles.

Winter Slippers,Upper right: Andrew Serapak— Upper left: Betty Ukrainian Homestead.Bottom: Roy Lightfoot—Farm Wagon,

May/June Alberta Craft Magazine

RUStiC Or bush—craft

Wares fea—

Postcard

Project Il

turing material, åesthetic Or functional inspirations based on local natural environments (willow fur-

A simple

solution

Susan Abells

niture and baskets,decoys,leather and fur products, hunting knives, wood whistles). Western—products which have their origins in the ranching culture Of southern Alberta, and in—

When Wethink Of marketing and promotion, it's tempting to think in terms of grand schemes and complicated projects. In fact, it usually turns out that simple things work best. Postcards are a perfect example. A postcard featuring a high—qualityfull—colourphotograph Of your work is a simple and effective promotional and marketing device for craftspeople. You and the galleries and retailers who sell your work can use them in a Varietyof ways: to announce openings, to introduce new lines or products, to Send clude western garments and accesSories (boots, chaps, saddles, har— greetings and short messages, as gifts with sales, as calling cards, as souvenirs, ness, belt buckles, string ties) and even as items for sale. a potentially large range Of cowLast year over 50 members produced new postcards with the help of the ACC, boy home furnishings. taking advantage Of savings in the cost Of colour separations and printing avail— (Crafts which are bought and as— able to bulk purchasing and production.They were produced in lots of 2,500— sembled—kits and packages for nee2,000 for the member, 500 for ACCP..., where they are displayed and distributed dlework, doll houses, bird feeders etc.; to interestedvisitors. how-to magazine projects such as pot Postcards are printed in lots of 16 and will be produced whenever16 images are pouris and some toys; moulded ready to print. The ACC provides co-ordination and quality control. You candles; liquid embroidery projects: provide: plastic stained glass; paper crafts such • One x photograph (no slides Of transparencies) of each image to be as origami and découpage; and other reproduced.(Ifyou do not have suitable photographson hand, the ACCcan been excluded.) arrange for an experienced photographer to take pictures at ACCP..., for —Next: Rural Craft problems and $25 per image. You are responsible for transportation to and from ACCP..., opportunities including insurance.) Essential information (printed on the back of each photograph): name of artist, title Of work, year created, media, size (in x w x d, photo credit. The ACC logo will appear on the back of each card. The Cost is S175per card, payable in advance. Contact me if you have any questions.

Postcard Project I Left: Douglas A. Haslam—Raff/tsia Domes— ticus maple, mahogany— Pat Crow Chief— Wine Bag

May/June 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine

Above:Susan Thorpe—GtntSiS Box—StoneX

X 17CM—199t

Gates his business-like approach and the fact that he views marketing her business work as a money-making opportunity for himself. Carson Chris dering mail-order She is also products and certain marketing for usiness can be creative too! It advertising in a national craft publicatakes more than idealism and tion which reaches the U.S. ideas about great art for somemarketplace and Canadian galleries. one to make a living as an artist. TO Specialized marketplaces such as the survive as a professional artist, you annual Spruce Meadows Horse Trade have to make art and money. Those arc Show, held near Calgary, are also atsome of the lessons that Wendy larger meet demand for oil lamps to lain tracting Wendy's attention. The theStanwick learned when she particlwicks. matic restrictions of such markets pated in a Business Incubation Pro- pieces and extra gram sponsored by the federal govern- Wendy also feels that customersare often result in the development of ment's Canadian Job Strategies pro- becoming more demanding in Other spectacular new products. ways,at least partly due to the reces- Besides exploring marketing strategies, gram in Calgary. Wendy also learned about business practices including the important area of licensing. She found that, as a Calgarian, she had to deal with four different departments to get all the required licences. But the effort was worthwhile—being licensed entitles Wendy to buy supplies at wholesale prices, which can mean tremendous savings: on item which costs $.90 retail c:anbe bought for only $.12wholesale. •Having the proper licences also makes an artist more credible in the business Wendy Stanwickwas selected to be the Canadian female ceramic artist at the community. International Clay Stomp 'n Flagstaff, Arizona in May. The finished mural will Wendy also plans to incorporate when be installed in Prairie Peace Park at Lincoln, Nebraska. her income Warrants.She has learned

She's taking care of

outside job or to rely on grants to subsidize her work as a ceramic artist. For her, being a professional involves commitment, having a positive attitude about your work, and respecting your customers. Wendy feels strongly that she is her own best salesperson. She tries to listen to her customersand respond to them as she did last year when she participated in several craft shows and modified her line of raku and porce-

Of the 350people who applied for the six-month program, only 15 WCrCselected. Wendy found herself the only artist among a collection Of"self-startersw • including property management specialists and potential McDonald's

nature Of the economy. Their standards are higher. They expect personal contact. They do not

franchisees.

Wendy says she appreciated the program's realistic focus. One of the most Important things Wendy did in the program was to develop a business plan with the goal Of becoming totally self-sufficient as an artist. She does not want to take an

Want to buy objects—they want to buy

that incorporation is advisable when Income reaches $75,000because taxes can be reduced by around 50 per cent.

Wendydoes not

that her partici-

stones and eventsto go with the ob- pation in the BusinessIncubator Projects.

Thc program gave Wendy a chance to explore alternattve ways Of selling her work. Wendy has started working with a marketing company to sell a new linc of bol•o tics. Jack Foster, of Hidden Lake Marketing has already lined up severallarge orders, and Wendy appre-

gram has compromised her as an artist. In fact, she says the experiencehelped her understand what being an artist means to her. Becomingan artist was a lifestyle choice for her, and she has no

intention of becominga factory, But she now understands that to grow professionally, she has to grow as an artist and as a businessperson.

May/June Alberta Craft Magazine

ROFILE «peoplewhofirst came to my studio as children with their parents are now tom— ing here themselves—and they're bring— ing their own tbildren with them."

Tony Bloom— Taking the

Long View

Allan Sheppard

Stonecrop has a low profile in Canmore. Tony doesn't advertise. There isn't even a sign outside the studio. So it's fair to assume that positive word-of-mouth has contributed to Tony's professional longevity and continuing success. Friends tell friends

and,.obviously,parents tell children,

passing the Secret Of Stonecrop around

ances. In 1979-80, he curated an exhi-

bition Of the work of contemporary in Canada, producing a magazine and a festival in conjunction with the exhibition, Tony continues to spend some Of his time as a conventional potter, but he

has turned more and more, recently, to his parallel career as a sculptor,

like a family treasure. Tony came to pottery by an indirect route. He a musician—a percussiontst who worked frequently with dance troupes—before he was a potter. But in 1970,he decided—for rea-

producing a series of small-and mediurn-scale pieces in bronze, steel and ceramics. An exhibition Of his work will open in New Mexico 'fin a few weeks and he is negotiating for

a ceramicflute for his brother.He went to the BanffSchool OfFine

Tony also collaborates with land-

sons he no longer recalls—to make

Arts to work Onthe project, learn-

ing the basics Of working with clay in the process Of solving its technical problems. Tony still makes porcelain flutes,

pointing out that ceramicflutes have been made for hundreds of ars, and have ' a beautiful

timbre". He has also kept his hand musically, taking part in a van— ety Of cross-disciplinary perform-

exhibitionsin severalOthervenuesin the U.S.

scape architect Doug Carlyle on large-

scale site-specific plaza sculptures, with major works at Edmonton, Vancouver, and Lloydminster in place or in progress. make everything from $5items to S700,oooitems, says Tony, summing

up the current state Of his multi-

faceted Career. It should keep him busy for a few more years and another

generatlon Or two.

Tony Bloom—ShadowGate ony Bloom is celebrating the

twentieth anniversary of Stonecrop, his studio in CanmOre,this year. But as he looks back over his 23-yearcareeras a ceramic artist and sculptor, he's more inclined to count generations than

years: working on my third generation of customers," he says. And when he goes on to explain, the statement isn't as far-fetched as it sounds. He's just taking the long view of things. "People who first came to my studio as children with their parents are now coming here themselves—and they're bringing their own children with them."

Tony Bloom—PrOCeSsiona/ bronze—I?' X 12" x

May/June 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine

1993—the

Year of Craft in Alberta

regions.

We welcomenews of Year of Craft activitiesfrom individuals, organi— zations, galleries, retailers. Please send details and, possible, photos,

special listing of events organized the Year of Craft in Alberta.

Meet

the artists

The Galleria arts and crafts 1141Kensington Road N.W.

Calgary AB T2N 3P4 (403)270-3612

Contact: Susan

Copley Shows and sales Of pottery by Calgarians: the artists will attend to introduce new lines and colours May 2, 12-5 p.m.—Debra Cherniawsky and David Settles

June 13, 12-5 p.m.—Wendy Climie . October 24, 12-5 p.m.—Anita Dumins Located in Calgary's busy Kensington commerGal district, Galleria arts and crafts is a 15-year-old independently owned retail gallery . representing 563

Canadian craftspeople on consignment in 8,000 feet of display space.

Call for entry—competition So tithe r n Alberta VV00dworkers Soc ty Tenth Anniversary Exhibition Of Wood w g a national juried exhibition of origi-

nal works in wood Colour slides of the work are required by July 15. Exhibition dates and venues to be announced SAWS invites all Canadians working in wood to submit work to this show which aims for diversity in approach

and strong representation from all

to celebrate

Entry forms are available from: Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society P.O. BOX6753, Station D Calgary, AB T2P 2E6 For further information, call:

craft in the Americas

beforeor after

and

fact.

celebrate

Henry Schlosser (403)255-7372 or Doug Haslam (403)270-1824 (voice

in the americas

or fax)

1993

1993 year of cran in alberu

for entry—community exhibi tion Call

Rcdwatcr, Alberta Redwater Multiplex August 20-21 Deadline for registration; June 15 This is a joint venture involving the Alberta Craft Council and the community Of Redwatcr. It is

part of the ACC's efforts, d u r in g

The

Year of Craft, explore ways Of promot ing rural and community crafts—including native, naive, religious and western styles. Selection criteria include quality, originality and the capacity of producers to supply retailers with sufficient product. Work should be in one of the traditional craft materials—fabric, wood, metal, Clay, glass. On opening night, from 6 co 7 P.M., participants and ACC representatives will meet to discuss the promotion of community craft. To register, call Holly at 942-2396

Wrappingup

Reviewer calls for more From the He ar t

From the Heart—an exhibition Ofthe work Of the ACC's central-Alberta members Old Courthouse Gallery .February 24-March 13 Sixteen ACC members including several Red Deer College students took part. Writing in the Red Deer AdvoCate Of March 21, reviewer Susan Cockshutt commented, "A show like From the Heart ISa wonderful way to showcasethe quality and variety of craft art being made every day right under our noses.' She concluded, more work would dcfinitcly be more satisfying. more informative and more representative, From the I leart is Aproinistng start to, hopefully, a regular showcase of Central Alberta craft, From the Heart was curated by Shirley Rtmer, a Red Deer-based ceramgc artist and member of the the ACC's board of directors.

May/JuneAlberta Craft Magazine

January 28-April 1994

Calgary Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society—IOth Anniversary Exhibition Colour slides July 15; exhibition SeptemberT.B.A.

In celebration of its tenth year of annual exhibitions and in recognition of the Year of Craft in the America's, SAWS is spon-

soring a national JURIED exhibition of original works in wood.

The society invites all Canadians working in wood to submit work to this show which aims for diversity in approach and strong representation from all regions of the country. For prospectus and applica-

tion forms,contact • Henry Schlosser (403) 255-7372; Doug Haslam (403) 270-1824(voice or fax) ; The Southern

Alberta WoodworkersSociety; P.O. BOX 6753,Station D; Calgary, AB T2P 2E6

Canada

Cross-Canada Quilters Challenge The Civic Garden Centre, Toronto Deadline September 21 ; Exhibition October 20-23

Sponsored by the York Heritage Quilters Guild; winnersfeatureda A Celebration of Quilts IV conference. Cash awards: $1,OOO.For information: send self-addressed stamped envelope to • Mary Hallam; York Heritage Quilters

Guild; 19 Artinger Court; Don Mills, ON M3B IJ9

International International Lathe-turned Objects: Challenge V Sponsored by Wood Turning Centre, Philadelphia Deadline July 10; Exhibition

International competition to select innovative, functional, decorative and sculptural lathe-turned work produced be-

tweenJanuary, 1991 and June, 1993. For prospectus and applications: send self-addressed stamped envelope to •

Albert LeCoff; Wood Turning Centre; P.o. Box 25706; Philadelphia, PA 19144 U.S.A.; (215) 844-2188; Fax (215) 844-6116

International Art & Craft

Competition—1993 Art 54 Gallery, Soho, New York

Deadline July 31; exhibition December 8-26

. $25,000 in awards; $5,000 grand prize

. Three distinguished judges

Susan Kismaric—Curator,Museumof

ModernArt, NewYork

Douglas Hyland—Director, San Antonio Museum of Art, Texas

Kathleen Derringer—curator, The Discovery Museum, Connecticut

. Categories

Clay, Glass, Fibre/TextiIes,Paper Jewellery, Metalwork,Stone, Marble WoodyFurniture, Fine Arts, Photogra-

phy

.Artfolio:craft Dept.;suite 206;500 Summer St.; Stamford, CT 06901; (203) 359-4422 or 1-800-359-9531; Fax

(203) 975-0266

Canada Skin and Bones John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto Deadline for slides September 1; exhibition November2-27

JURIED exhibitionof new fabric con. struction and embellishmentby members of Surfacing: The Textile Dyers and Printers Association, Works may be in any textilelfibre medium.

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Fee: $15 current members, $35 new members(includes membership),$30 new student members (includes membership)

Submit: entry form, available with selfaddressed stamped envelope • Surfac-

ing; Box 6828,Stn. A; Toronto,ON M5WIX6

Edmonton area Harcourt House Gallery Deadline May 29, 4 p.m.

Accepting proposals from artists work-

ing in any medium.The gallery pays CARFAC artist fees, partial travelling/ shipping costs, invitation/press release production and distribution, and hosts and opening reception.

Submissions must include ... curriculum vitae 10 high-quality slides, numbered and labelled with the artist's name slide inventorylisting title, medium, date and dimensions of each work .. artist's statement .. self-addressed stamped envelope

Incomplete submissions and/or poor

slides will be returned. •Harcourt House

Gallery; 3rd floor, 10215 112 Street; Edmonton,AB T5K 1M7; (403) 426. 4180; Fax (403) 425-5523

Alberta The Brock Gallery Red Deer Ongoing

This year-old retail gallery is expanding its programto include six-week exhibitjons of two- and three-dimensional work,

The gallery offers an opportunityto exhibit Albertan artists' works for the benefit Of the artists involved and the

communityof central Alberta. • Shirley Rimer; Works in Clay; #003,4836Ross

Facilities:Tented booths, extensive promotion, limited storage.

347-4950

Submit: applicationforms, three slides

Street; Red Deer, AB T4N IX4; (403)

Canada New gift shop

Invermere, B.C.

Ongoing

Seeking unique, hand-craftedwork on assignment•Joanne Willox; Box 2742;

Invermere,BC VOA IKO; (604) 342.

0398

Alberta Woodworking show The Station Gallery, Okotoks

June 1-19

Enter furnitureor small pieces for show

or sale. • Rise Massey, Cultural Coordinator (403) 938-3204 or Harold Biswanger (SAWS) 938-7396;AB

Black Art in Alberta

Ongoing

Work by black artists jn any medium.• Michael Mayes; suite 106; 120 Silver.

creek Close N.W.; Calgary, AB T3B

4N8; (403) 247-6364

Calgary Art on the Mall Stephen Avenue Mall August 12-14

Third annual JURIED outdoorart and craft sale for western Canadian artists on a busy downtownstreet mall, Selection criterja: originality, quality, commer-

cjal value, content mix of show Fee: 10' x 10'—$165 and $200; 10' x 20'—$265 and $365.

or prints of work and one of booth setup,

deposit ($60) payable to Calgary Busi-

ness Revitalization Zone, self-ad-

dressed stamped envelope. • Nancy

Cameron; Calgary DowntownBusiness Revitalizationzone; 1500, 333 7th Avenue SW; Calgary, AB T2P 2Z1; (403) 266-5300

Craftspeople are encouraged to demonstrate their art, and the festival will make special arrangementsto accommodate demonstrations. Submissions will be JURIED collectively following the deadline, and decisions Willbe announcedby June 15.

and two chairs; parking pass; secure overnight storage; listing in souvenir program.

Park

December 3-5

Seventh annualJURIED craft sale. 185 Biswanger;

crafts (ie. potters selling jewellery, etc.).

Accommodations: 8' x 10' space in one of Six tents (six exhibitors per tent); table

Festival of Crafts Roundup Centre; Stampede

booths. • Pauline

duplication, the festival reserves the right to restrict the sale of secondary

192

Hawkview ManorCircle NW; Calgary, AB T3G 3A2; (403) 239-2276

Edmontonarea

Festival in the Park Cardiff Park Registration July I, market July

31 -August 2

This open air market is held in a park two

mileseast of Highway2 on Township Road 564, near Morinville, Alberta.

Hours: Il a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; Il a.m.-

7 p.m. Sunday.

Fee: $160.50 (including GST), due with

application.

Submit: physical samples (applies to previous exhibitors too), completed application form. • Cynthia MacCormac, Crafts Co-ordinator; Edmonton Fold

Festival; P.O. Box 4130; Edmonton,

AB T6E 4T2; (403) 429-1899; Fax (403) 424-1132

Quality Showcase Mayfield Inn Trade Centre

Facilities: 8' x 81 space with 30" x 8'

October 29-31

Fee: Individual vendors $35, commerCial vendors $40; deduct $10 if supplying own table. • Marion Ferguson 9394321 or Doreen Rowe 459-6165; Festival in the Park; 9601 100 Street; MorinVille, AB TOG IPO

or telephone: Wendy (403) 459-2521: Shirley (403) 458-7979.•st. Albert Arts and Crafts; 12 Wheatstone Crescent; St. Albert, AB T8N 3G5

table; vendors supply their own draping, chairs, security, umbrellasand tarpaulins (the event goes on "rainor shine')

Craft market

Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Deadline May 31; market August 5-8

The festival is interestedin showcasing a wide variety of crafts, The only major

condition IS that all Items displayed and sold must be hand-made by the individu-

als exhibiting. In order to avoid excess

A JURIED show presented by St. Albert Arts and Crafts Fair. Booths (120 in all) include draping, table, chairs and electrical supply. For information, write to address below,

Christmas Arts and Crafts

Show Mayfield Trade Centre November 26-28

A Hands In Harmonycraft show. • Annette or Basil Greenberg; Hands In Harmony; 17219 106 Avenue; Edmon•

ton, AB T5S IE7; (403) 486-1670;Fax

(403) 486-1521

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Cameo's 14th Christmas Craft Sale Edmonton Convention Centre November 17-21

JURIED. 150 booths. Exhibitors' fees include draped 10' x 10' booth, electrical

outlets, table, shares, shopping bags, passes, gift enclosure cards, exhibitors' lounge, exhibitors' party (hosted by Cameo), program of exhibitors; $500 awards for best designed boothand best

craftsmanship.Cost: $800 per regular

booth.• Cameo's Craft Sates; 7418 182 Street; Edmonton,AB T5T 207;

(403) 481-6268

A Touch of Talent Craft Sale Bev Facey Composite High School, 99 Colwill Boulevard,

Sherwood Park

Fees: start at $300 for and 10' x 10' booth (larger booths available) , with

booth discounts. • Fen Roessingh; Limbs in Lacombe; R.R%I; Lacombe,

$25. •World of Crafts Ltd.; Box 4265; (403) 436. Edmonton,AB TSE

337-2221

draping, draped table, chairs. Electricity 6666

Alberta

Home Decor Arts, Antiques and

Crafts Fair

McNally Community Centre Applications available June I; Deadline August 15; show October 22-23

JURIED. Booths 10' x 10' ($60) . •Leth-

bridge Society Of Stained Glass Artisans; 831 21 Street; Lethbridge,AB TIJ 3K7; (403) 320-8643;Fax (403)

320-8643

Tarrington Gigantic Craft Fair JURIED. Over 90 booths.Handcrafted Tarrington Arena items only, including local and interna- June 6

November 5-6

tional crafts. Agents allowed. Previous year's attendance 6,000+. No deadline—applicationsnow available and processed as received.

Submit: Photographs(no slides) and price list. Fees: start at $225 for and 8 1x 10' booth

(larger booths available) , with draping, draped table, chairs. Electricity $25.

•Worldof Crafts Ltd.; Box 4265; Ed. monton,AB TSE 4T3; (403) 436-6666

Christmas Craft Supersale University of Alberta Butterdome, 87 Avenue and 116 Street November 26-28

JURIED. over 225 booths. Handcrafted items only, including local and international crafts. Agents allowed. Previous year's attendance 15,000+.

No deadline—applicationsnow available and processed as received. Submit: Photographs (no slides) and price list.

Not juried. Indoorand outdoorspaces; $10 table rent. Displays and demonstrations welcome. No entrance fee. Free draw.•Alice Valente; Tarrington, AB;

(403) 631-2246 (home), 631-3866 (work)

Our Best To You Westerner Altaplex, Red Deer October 29-31

Second annual art and craft sale; JU-

RIED. Approximately 115 booths. •Marg

Brown; 113 MacDonald Place; Swift current, SK S9H 4A5; (306) 773-0394

Lambs in Lacombe—An Olde Tyme Sheep Faire Lacombe Fairgrounds September 18-19

Based a Renaissance theme for the first time, the fair features sheep shows, dog

trials, fashion shows, craft booths, children's activities.

Craftspeople whose work fits the

theme—spinners, weavers, knitters, calligraphers, candlemakers, potters, woodworkers—areinvited to sell and demonstrate their work and will receive

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AB TOMONO;(403) 337-2211; Fax (403)

Canada Circle Craft Summer Market Sutcliffe Park, Granville Island, Vancouver

July 1-3

Third annual summer market.

Applicants must design, create, and produce work sold at the show. The work

will be judged for quality, uniqueness, salability and the overall balance of categories in the show. Accepted artists

must be present at the show.

Booths located in marquee-style tents arranged to form and enclosure: $395. Add $100 for a corner booth (allocated at organizer's discretion) . Submit: completed application form; five

clear photosor slides (no Polaroids) ; deposit cheque for $100, photoor diagram of booth display; description of

work, including everything to be sold at the show; personal résumé detailing education,experience,special awards, etc. (including details of work, technique, inspiration, and any highlights that will attract media attention. Deadline: Applications taken until open-

ings filled (began in January) . • Circle Craft Summer Market; 101, 1765 West

8th Avenue;Vancouver,BC V6J 5C6; (604) 737-9050; Fax (604) 736-2186

Vancouver Craft Market Vandusen Botanical Garden November 12-14, 26-28, December 17-19 (separate events)

Eleventh JURIED show of Canadian craft. Booths: 8' x 5' ($250 up, each event) . Submit: résumé, six photo-

graphs. • Simone Avram; 8540 DemorestDrive; Richmond,BC V7A

AMI; (604) 275-2724Circlecraft Christmas Market

Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre November3-7

Twentieth annual show and sale of fine art and craft.

Applicants must design, create, and produce work sold at the show. The work will be judged for quality, uniqueness, salability and the overall balance of categories in the show. Accepted artists must be present at the show. Booth Sizes and prices: 10' x 10'—$1, 075: 101x 151—$1, 612; 10' x 20'—$2, 150. Add $150 for a corner booth (allocated at organizer's discretion) . Submit: completed application form; five clear photosor slides (no Polarojds) deposit cheque for $100, photo or djagram of booth display; description of work, including everything to be sold at the show; personal résumé detailing education, experience, special awards, etc. (including details of work, technique, inspiration, and any highlights that will attract media attention. Deadline: Applications taken until openings filled (began in February). •Circle Craft Christmas Market; 101, 1765

West 8th Avenue; Vancouver, BC V6J (604) 737-9050; Fax (604) 736. 2186

Our Best To You

Exhibition Park, Regina November 12-14

First annual art and craft sale; JURIED.

Approximately 110 booths. • Marg

Brown; 113 MacDonald Place; Swift Current, AB S9H 4A5; (306) 773-0394

Vancouver Craft Market

November 12-14, 26-28; December 17-19

Now accepting applications. • Simone

Avram; Vancouver Craft Market;8540 Demorest Drive; Vancouver, BC V7A 4M1; (604) 275-2724

Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale Ottawa Civic Centre December 9-19

Nineteenth annual show; JURIED.

Companion show to Originals, the Spring

Craft Sale. • Tom Gamble; Industrial TradeandConsumerShows Inc.; Suite 440, 47 Clarence Street; Ottawa, ON

KIN 9K1; (613) 232-5777;Fax (613)

238-4827

Tipton (Editor, Contact Magazine, Calgary, Janet Mansfield (Potter/Editor, Ceramics: Art and Perception, Australia), William Hunt (Editor, Ceramics Monthly,U.S.A.

• Survival Skills

Creative Craft Fairs Ongoing

November 11-14, Victoria, 16th An-

nual Show, G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road

... December 2-5, Fraser Valley Show, Tradex Exhibition centre, Abbotsford Airport. These shows feature high-quality local fine art and craft plus specialty local food items, live music, craft demonstrations. • Terri Heit; 977 Kentwood Tc.;

Victoria, BC V8Y IAS; (604) 658-2901

Calgary Intcrnational Ceramics '93— International Ceramic Seminar Alberta College of Art, Calgary May 14-16

Presented by Calgary Parks and Rec-

reation—Leisure Learning Services, and the Calgary Board of Education—Division of ContinuingEducation. Keynote Address: "ContemporaryCeramic Art—Acquiring Identities,' by Ronald Kuchta, director of the Everson Museumof Art, Syracuse, New York • Faculty: Ann Roberts, ceramic sculptor KjniChi Shigeno, ceramic artist Richard Milette, ceramic artist Jim Smith, studio potter Cindy KOIodziejski, ceramic artist John Gill, ceramic artist • Panel discussion Ceramics: An International Perspective

Panel Moderator—Leopold Foulem, ceramics instructor, Montreal, Que. bec

Panel Members—Eileen Lewenstein

(Editor, Ceramic Review), Barbara

—Elyse Eliot-Los, artist and curator, will offer basic informationand practical advice for emerging and mid-career artists. —Pierre Guy, managing consultantfor several Alberta visual arts grant programs will provide detailed information on opportunitiesfor grants to individuals, galleries and organizations.

• Ceramic exhibitions • Merchant Mall

• Clay in the Windows—CeramiC artworks incorporated into the window displays in the 17th Avenue SW • Gallery Annemarie Schmid-EsIer•,Nickie Arts Museum, May 14, 4:30 p.m. • Alberta Potter's Association Annual General Meeting/Chili Cook-off

• Seminar Social—no-host social, Rosedale Community Hall, 901-1Ith Avenue N.W.; May 15, 8 p.m.-I a.m.

Fee: $175, seniors and students $75

(include I.D. # and name of institution) Mail-in registration deadline: May 3 Express registration: (403) 299-7200, with Visa or Mastercard • Evelyn Grant; InternationalCeramics '93; 3rd Floor,

930-13Avenue S.W.; Calgary, AB T2R OL4; (403) 245-4944; Fax (403) 228. 0676

Calgary

Focus 1993...On Local

Expertise Fairview Studios, Calgary June 28-July 2

Alberta Potter's Association and Fairview Studios present a programto recognize local experts an provide an

opportunityto work with them in an educational environment. . June 28-July 2, 7 p.m.-IO p.m. daily: Raku Kiln Building—David Settles Build and learn to fire your own raku kiln, with free use of stud10during the

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day to make pots and fire them by the end of the week. Fee: $90 + 230 for materials

(tiger torch, fibre insulation, gas regula-

tor, gas hose, raku tongs, barrel, canthal

wire) - $320 July 5-9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily: Intermediate Wheelthrowing—AnitaDumjns A Calgary-based productionpotter will help participants learn to control thrown

forms and establish consistency on a

range of items including casseroles and

tea sets. Fee: $180

.. July 12-19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily: Stoneware Slip and Glaze Decoration—Don Wells Don is well known for his diverse decorating techniques. Over the last 20 years, he has experimentedand tested many decorative techniques. Fee: $180. Lodging at $230 per night is available at Mount Royal College. MakeCheques payable to: Alberta Potter's Association •David Settles or Debra Cherniawsky; 7060 C Farrell Rd. SE; Calgary, AB T2H 0T2; (403) 255-7882

Edmonton area Chip-carving classes Bill Pridmore Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m.

Chip carving is a decorative type of wood

carving. All levels, beginners to advanced. Cost: $3 per hour plus cost of materialsused. Carving knives provided free during instructiom Classes at 11424 77 Avenue. •Bill Pridmore; (403) 436-2470

Alberta

Fibre Potpourri Olds College Deadline May 30; session June 46

Needle arts workshop presented by the Calgary Guild of Needle and Fibre Arts. Workshops: Cross stitch design. Drawn thread embroidery, Crazy quilt—heart pendant or picture; 17th century sampier; Needlelace—flower pin; Canvas-

work—Victorian needlework pocket; Tibetan quilted coat; Fabric embelliShment—gilded flower. • Gitte Volk (403) 239-3327; Lore Hoar (403) 286-5473;

Calgary, AB

Series 93 Red Deer College July 5-August 7

Fifty-fourone-weeksessions 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—Marc Gibeau, 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 • Fibre Arts—MarthaCole, Charles Thompson, Bill Morton

• Papermaking and Bookbinding— Tanya Bolenz, Laura Vickerson, Bert 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 College; P.O. Box 5005; Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5; (403) 342-3130

Fibre Week Olds College

July 5-9

A week of immersion programs in quiltIng, sewing, weaving and other fibre crafts. Courses for every level Ofexpertise from occasional dabblers to serious artisans. The focus is on Olds College's •Certified Master Spinner and • Weaving Certifi-

cate programs, with complementary serging and quilting courses. 'Now in its twelfthyear, Olds College's Fibre Week attracts participants from all over Western Canada. Accommodation and meals are available on the college campus, 50 minutes' drive north of Calgary on High-

way 2. • Extension Department; Olds

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college; Olds, AB TOMIPO; (403) 556. 8281

Ceramic Retreat Whispering Pines Ranch

July 11-17

Experience three distinctive approaches

to clay and firing in a one-week firing

retreat in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. The instructorsare three clay artists from Berkeley, California, who have exhibited extensively: . Catherine Hiersoux works in porceIain, focusjng on exploring classically derived forms emphasizing rich COIours and luminous surfaces. Pieces range in size from table-top to large architecturalvases. Nancy Selvin will focus on raku firing, airbrushed and resist technique application of overglazes on bisque and wet clay surfaces. Using slip cast forms, Selvin deals with a variety of issues including her personal history, architectural space, colour and spatial illusion.

Coille McLaughlin Hooven creates whimsical decorative sculptures out of paper-thin rolled fabric-like sheets Of porcelain.She works with animal images, story book figurines and other creatures. Located an hour north and west of Calgary, near Water Valley, the retreat is designed to provide a relaxed atmos-

phere for exchange of ideas through hands-on demonstrations and slide pres-

entations by visiting professional artists. Facilities include campsites ($5 with electric hookups, $3.50 without), R.V. parking,limitedcabin space ($5-$15 per night), camp kitchen and showers.

Fee: $200. Includes retreat fee, basic

glaze materials, firing costs, Six evening

meals and five light lunches. Clay and special glaze materialssuch as stains and colouredslips must be providedby the participants. Wheels and studio equipmentare available for most requirements.

• Debra or Dave; Fairview Studios; 7060CFarrell Rd. SE; Calgary, AB T2H 0T2; (403) 255-7882 or 248-9818

Sec e lon Qualifications

Canada Conference—Mainstream Design: Paddling Against the Current Cabot College of Applied Arts, Technology and Continuing St. John's, Newfoundland August 25-31

A week-long event of workshops, debates

and visual presentations celebrating 1992—Yearof Craft in the Americas Sponsored by the Newfoundlandand Labrador Crafts DevelopmentAssociation and Cabot College. The programwill focus on design as a

concept, as a form of visual expression, as an asset to any craft business to be valued, exploited to its fullest potential, protected and marketed.

broad knowledge and keen interest in contemporary visual and related arts ... responsive to the many and •varied needs of artists

Calgary The Christmas Selection, a Christmas card catalogue Jestco Sales Inc., Calgary June 30

personable, highly organized, selfmotivated

. broad technical knowledge and Skills ... MFA or equivalent

Seeks art and photographyfor use in the

1993 corporate Christmas card catalogue. Artists and photographersare invited to submit, as 35mm slides or photographs, artworks with potential for the purpose. All submissions will be re-

turned.• Stuart Simpson, President; Jestco sales Inc.; P.o. Box 726, Sta. tion T; Calgary, AB T2H 2H2; (403) 235. 5784; Fax (403) 569-2870

Alberta

• Susan V. Reynolds, ConferenceCo. Employment opportunity— ordinator; Newfoundlandand Labra- Program Assistant dor Crafts DevelopmentAssociation; Banff Centre for the Arts Devon House, 59 Duckworth Street; Deadline May 15 St. Johns, Nfld. AIC IE6; (709)753. Two positions open in the Art Studio 2749; Fax (709) 752-2766

Making a Place for tapestry— Symposium 1993 Vancouver September 17-19

Three exhibits, panel discussions, slide presentations, networking opportunities with tapestry weavers from aroundthe world.

The symposiumwill address currentissues, looking at critical thinkingand writing about tapestry, educational institutjons, the mind of the general public; the effect Of the process of tapestry making on the maker, the product, and the viewer.

The goal is to encourage debate, to

educate tapestry makers and the public, and to produce a publication.

Fee: $220 •Gail Rogers; Makinga Place for Tapestry; 6668East Blvd.; Vancouver, BC V6P 5R1; (604) 261-8826

program.

Responsibilities

Workingwith the Art Studio's program director,each PA is one of two operanonal positionssupporting20 artists in each of three 10-week residencies per year—the PA is directly involved with artists who work in a variety of visual mediums, who have diverse cultural and

ideological backgroundsand who have come together under a common theme for independent and collaborative research and production.The PA has an active role in activities which enhance the goals of each residencyand which animate the dynamic of the group. Primary responsibilities include ongoing, day to day support of the resident artists

and the technical operation of the Studio's facilities.

This is a renewableone-yearposition. Salary, $30,000 plus benefits.

.. computerproficiencyand a second language are assets Submit ... list of technical skills and experience, conceptual interests and abilities employment reference .. artist statement curriculum vitae . 10 slides of work produced in the last year

Recruiting Assistant—PersonneI Department;The Banff Centre for the Arts; Box 1020; Banff, AB TOL OCO; (403) 762-6173; Fax (403) 762-6116

Canada Grants for figurative artists Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Applications accepted year-round

Grants of $10, 000 Canadian, are awarded directly to the beneficiaries who

must be under 31 and work representational styles of painting, printmaking, drawingor sculpture. Candidates must already have started or

completedtraining in an established art

school or demonstrate, through past work and future plans, a commitment to making art a lifetime career.

Submit:slides in 5 cm x 5 cm (2' x 2')

mounts of each of six most recent works and an official application form; no binders, booklets, brochures, letters of rec-

ommendation,CVs, clippings, academic records, self-addressed envelopes, etc. •The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundr tion; 1814 Sherbrooke St. West; Mon•

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photographsof at least six individual

Fellowships in Arts and Crafts Commonwealth Foundation Deadline October I, notification December 31

• The Commonwealth Foundation will award ten fellowships of up to 26, 000 tenable for up to nine months to cover return economy airfare, subsistence and the cost of mounting an exhibition,

• At least one award will be made to residents of Commonwealth countries

in each of five regions: Africa, Asia,

Canada and Europe, Caribbean, South

Pacific. • Aims:

enable

promising

young

craftspeople and artists—22-35 years

Old—to

study

with

pieces (labelled; no photocopies) , and

a short statement describing each Piece and date of work. Do not send

original work. ... Letters of reference from two referees

outliningwhy the applicant merits an award according to the conditions of the fellowship. . Reasons for applying for the fellowShip including the specific field of interest, the countries the applicant

study in an arts institutionin a Commonwealth country other than the Fel-

low's ownregion and country. .. to enable Fellows to exhibit in that

benefit of the Fellow's host country

and his/her country of origin. ... the fellowships are not intendedfor study leading to a degree. • Preference witl be given to talented individuals who have shown promise of artistic initiative, merit and achievement in their own countries but have had very little opportunity to gain exposure abroad and who seek opportunities for creative work with leading craftspeoplelartists. Preference will be

given to craftspeopleworking in the following fields: ceramics, design and

textile design, papier maché, recycled material and toys. • Submit: ...CV outlining education, experience

and exhibitions . 35mm colour slides or good-quality

...July 1-31, Sculptural Beings, sculpture by Edna Coates

work. • Commonwealth Institute; Kensington High Street; London, W8 6NQ United Kingdom; 071 603 4535;

May 27-June 28; opening reception May 30, 1-4 p.m.

with whom the applicant would like to

Fax071 602 7374

Calgary November 18-21

Seventh Annual Art and Craft Sale. JURIED. 180 booths.• Marlene Loney;

Art Market productions; P. O. Box 385; Banff, AB TOL OCO;(403) 762-2345

Edmonton area

Open House—Edmonton Traditional Rug Hooking

Association Pleasantview Community Hall 109 Street and 55 Avenue May 6, Il a.m.-3 p.m. Admission, including lunch $2.

decorative arts, glass, woodwork, handicrafts, jewellery, basketry, Quality Craft Showcase printmaking, sculpture, silversmithing,

...June 3-26, Light Up Your Life, lamps and functional pottery by Robert Barclay

Nature and Clay Oppertshauser Gallery, Stony

Art Market Calgary Convention Centre country. ...to encouragethe sharing of artistic (City Centre) experience and traditions within the Commonwealth, particularly to the

May 6-May 29, Clay Madness, pottery by carol Hartwell and Kathy Nimmons

names of institutionsor craftspeople

would like to visit, and, if possible, the

leading

craftspeople/artists and/or work and

Crooked Pot gallery, 4912 51 Avenue (East entrance) , Stony Plain; (403) 963-9573

Akinsdale Arena, St. Albert May 7-8

JURIED showcase of quality craftsmanship. For information • Wendy (403) 459.

2521; Shirley (403) 458-7979; AB

Monthly feature exhibitions, Parkland Potters Guild

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Plain

—16th annual exhibition and sale of the ParklandPottersGuild •Jen Pylypow;

Oppertshauser Gallery; 5411 51 Street; stony Plain, AB TOE 2G0; (403) 963-2777

12 Years of Quilting

Oppertshauser Gallery JulyI-August 2

Retrospective exhibitionof the University of Alberta Faculty Women's Club Quilting Group. •Jen Pylypow; AB; (403) 963-2777

Gallery shows schedule Electrum Design Studio, Edmonton Ongoing ... To May 12, Michael Mott—Transitions, watercolours

. May 14-June 13, Frank Haddock—

Amongstthe Sunlight (a series Of nudes and other figures) , watercolours

Electrum design Studio is a custom jew-

ellery workshop and showroom and small

gallery. Proposals for exhibitions in all media are accepted throughoutthe year.

• Wayne Mackenzie; Electrum Design Studio; 12419 stony Plain Road; Ed. monton, AB T5N 3N3; (403) 482-1402; Fax (403) 482-1347

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Sponsored by the Handweavers,Spin-

ners and Dyers of Alberta and the Lethbridge Handicraft Guild; a JURIED exhibitlon of handweaving spinning and dyeing work organized for the annual conference of the HWSDA. •University

of LethbridgeArt Gallery; 4401 University Drive; Lethbridge,AB

Canada Original Traditions, Contemporary Fine Craft

Exhibitionand Sale

Chemainus, BC August 20-22

JURIED. To be held on the grounds Of

the proposed Pacific Rim Artisan Village.

• Ray Sapergia; Original Traditions; Box 858; Chemainus,BC VOR 11<0;

(604) 246-9852

International Art from the Lathe

Hagley Museum, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A. Current

An internationalcollectionof lathe-

turned objects featuring the works of more than 90 artists from Australia, Canada, England, Germany, New Zealand, Scotland, and the United States

Challenge IV, catalogue document currently touring exhibition; includes 200 black-and-whitephotos, artists' personal statements. Paperback, $16US, plus $2 handling;GST extra.

• Challenge IV Slide Package, over 140 colour slides of all objects in the show plus catalogue (above) ; $1 IOUS plus

ter; P.o. Box 25706;Philadelphia,PA 19144 U.S.A.; (215) 844-2188

for two hours, every five or six weeks.

Help ACCP... staff maintain

artwork; varied tasks, two hours weekly.

Contact Sheralee Hancherow Gallery Co—ordinator,

425-0909

Catalogue SS refundable onfirst order

JOHNSTONSILVERCRAFT TRADING

• International Lathe-Turned Objects:

(No credit cards) •Wood Turning Cen-

Wood Turning Center Philadelphia

Gallery and Craft Sbop needs volunteers for the following jobs: Deliver large pieces of artworkto customers; driver with truck (or access to a truck) needed, for two hoursevery five or six weeks. Deliver posters and media kits for exhibitions; two or three people,

Fax: (416) 863-4821

tapes and slides that clearly describe and/or demonstrate popular and innovative turnings, techniques and projects. Example:

$3 handling;GST extra.

International

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

570 KingStreetWest TorontoOnt. Canada WV 1M3 (415)364-9888

preservation and promotion of wood and other lathe-turned material. It

offers a selection of books, video

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CLASSIFIED ANNETTE'S, a well-established craft store has

movedto larger premises in West Edmonton Mall. Currently seeking new product on a consignment basis. Phone nette Greenberg.

ARTSY PHAR-TSE, a craft store opening in Calgary March 1993 at Bay 14, 2100 4th Street S.W., is seeking unique handcrafted product on

consignment. Contact Annette Greenberg, 17219 106 Ave., Edmonton, T5S IE7; (403)489-

6617.

Handmade Canadian Kaleidoscopes available on market.

Cotton, Bird's-eye maple or exotic hardwoods,Prices adjusted to Canadian

early nineties.

Proved good sales Consignmentor wholesale to limited numberof craft galleries. Requestsampleswith letterhead or card.

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IL EST ONES ACC board member Debra erniawsky (Calgary) won the top prize and a cash award of $750 in the Alberta Potters' Assoctation's competition for its 1993 members' exhibition Of clay works, Set the Table—Interpreting Form

& Function. David Settles, another ACC member and Debra's partner in Fairview Studios (Calgary), took third place and a prize of $500in merchandise from Plainsman Clay, Medicine Hat.

Greg Payce (Calgary) is exhib-

iting some of his recentpotteryat Toronto's Prime Gallery, June 1-26.

Welcome to new member Tracy Crawley (Calgary) and many thanks to her for the donation which accompanied her membership application.

Ceramic artist John Chalke

(Calgary) took what he calls his "first bite of the Big Apple" with an exhibi-

tion of Wall Vessels under the banner Canadian Ceramics at the Nancy Mar— golis Gallery in New York, February 9March 6. The Banff Centre for the Arts is celebrating its 60THanniversary in 1993.

It would like to hear from people who attended the Banff School of Fine Arts from 1933to 1980. Contact the Centre by phone, 403 762-6100or fax 4037626345,leaving address, telephone number and the years attended.

Second prize and a cash award of $500

went to Peter Flanagan (Calgary).

Dianne Sullivan (Calgary) and Glenys Marshall-lnman (Priddis), received Honourable Mentions and $250 cash awards from Ceramics Canada and Plainsman Pottery Supply, Edmonton. Set the Table was supported by the

Alberta Craft Council and will be exhibited at Alberta Craft Council Presents... Gallery, May 14 to June 19.

Work by M. R. (Marj) Jordan (Lethbridge) has been selected for the Fletcher Challenge International Ce-

ramics AwardExhibition in Auckland, New Zealand. Retired from her job with the federal government, Marj works full-time on her ceramics pieces

but still finds time to do a bit of

landscape painting. A Bachelor-ofFine—Artsgraduate Of the University of Lethbridge, Marj has exhibited throughout Western Canada. Marj's work has also been chosen for exhibition at the Kunst & Forme Galerie in Arnbruck, Germany, and her grain-fired clay jars and vases can be found for sale at Alberta Craft Council Presents... Gallery in Edmonton. Kathryn Kristmanson (Cal-

gary) is the only Canadian to have work nominated for the United Nations Economic,Social and Cultural Organ ization's

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May/JuneAlberta Craft Magazine

1993 Pin Award he Alberta Craft Council's 1993Pin Award goes to John Morel, of Calgary. The pin award is given

RDC student wins

Hoffman award

om Aiken, a third-yearceramicsstudent at Red Deer College, is the winner of the 1993 Bobbi the development of craft in Alberta and/or the advancement Hoffman Award. of the Alberta Craft Council. In making their selection, the membersof the scholarship A respected maker of fine furniture, John is a long-time committee cited Tom's "strong, fluid work" which they felt ACC member who also devotes time and energy to SAWS, was very well resolved for the level he is working at." The the Southern Alberta Woodworkers' Society. committee also noted that Tom "presented his case Very John learned the rudiments of his craft in England from his professionally." father, a traditional cabinet maker, but he only took up Tom has applied to continue his studies at universities in furniture making after emigrating to Canada and working Regina, Winnipeg and Nova Scotia and plans to use the for several years as a millwright. Hoffman Award money to help pay his expenses at one Of John has just moved his shop—The Furniture Maker—to those institutions. new, larger premises south of Calgary where he regularly The Bobbi Hoffman Awardis a scholarshipworth $500 hosts SAWS meetings and demonstrations. given annually in memory of Bobbi Hoffman, a long-time An avid mountain climber, John finds Calgary an ideal place member, director and executive director Of the Alberta to pursue his vocation and his avocation. Craft Council. annually to an individual who has contributed to

Notices

CALL

Craft Shopdiscounts Effective May I, 1993,ACC members are now eligible for 10-per-cent discounts on purchases

from Alberta Craft Council Presents

Craft

Sbop.Identify yourself at the time of the pur-

chase in order to take advantageof this new

member service which is designed to encourage the development of a membership base of craft collectors. Casino volunteers Mark you calendars for the ACC's 1993casino

dates at the Palace Casino in West Edmonton Mall, September 13 and 14. At least 30 volunteers are required for a variety of jobs. It's an

easy gig, with food, a TV lounge and good

craft

FOR ENTRY

7th ANNUAL

NOVEMBER 18-21, 1993

Calgary Convention Centre

Calgary, Alberta 180 High Quaiity Artisans

company as fringe benefits. Proceeds go to

For Application Form Write or Call:

Presents... Gallery. Contact the ACC office to fill out a volunteer registration form.

Marlene A. Loney P.O. Box 385, Banff, Alberta TOL OCO Message Telephone (403) 762-2345

operation of Alberta Craft Council

May/June I egg Alberta Craft Magazine

ART MARKETPRODUCTIONS

Call

for entry

For You n co-operation with the Muttart Gallery in Calgary, the Fiber Is Good of Alberta Craft Council is developing a juried exhibition small textile works. The exhibition will be included in the Muttart's travelling exhibitions program. Entries should include a brief biography of the artist or, Fiber Is GoodFor You will help celebrate the Year of Craft in case of collective works, artists Alberta, declared by Alberta's Minister of Community Devel- in the opment

RELEVANT INFORMATION—

in January.

Willbe paid on an annual basis The exhibition is open to any artist working in Alberta, and Artists' fees any fiber medium will be considered if it complies Withthe re- The program covers the cost Of mounting, crating and quirements listed below. Both individual and group works are shipping the works, including insurance, while the work welcome, as are works in traditional and contemporary styles. is in the organizers' possession Only original works will be considered; do not submit works Whenever possible, a catalogue/handout will be produced for each exhibition created from patterns or Craft kits. The size and presentation Of the works must be restricted to TIMELINE— conform to limitations of potential touring venues. Deadline for receipt of entries REQUIREMENTS— June 25 Jurying Maximum size 60 CMX 60 CM(24" X 24 " ) July 1993 Maximum depth 2 CM(.75") Notification of artists solid on a mounting and ready for Work must be finished August 1993 backing Work must be available for at least two years, or longer if the Exhibition ready for circulation September 1993 tour is extended

•Set the Table

•Alberta Made Home

at ACCP... June 24-July 3

Craft artists have comea long wayfrom the time when

macraméplant hangers and tippy hippie candles were the order Of the day in the early craft-revival movement.A Contributors were allowedto interpret the themeOfthis exhinewgeneration OfAlbertan craftspeople and artists now bition broadly and freely, and the results range from the furnishings— practical to the whimsical—from functional serving platters, produce highly desirable one-of-a-kind home, teapots, cups and bowls to a place setting including place mats, custom-designed hand-crafted obj ects for the fabincluding coverings, furniture, light fixtures, floor utensils and napkin made entirely of clay. The rituals of the table and the atmosphere of dining are interpreted colourfully rics, bedding, tableware, toys accessories, and architecMay 13-June 19

and decoratively in this collection of works by Alberta potters tural details. co-ordinated for Alberta Craft Council Presents... Gallery by Alberta MadeHome presents entire rooms—a houseful of practical, delightful, amazing, comfortable, sophistithe Alberta Potters' Association. The opening reception for Set {beTableis set for Saturday, June cated, satisfying and collectable furnishings by and for Albertans. 5, from 1-3P.M.ACC members and guests are welcome. ...Featured as a companion exhibition in ACCP...Craft SLOP: The opening reception for Alberta Made Home is set for Tapestriesby Ursula Wiese. A resident of Claresh- Saturday, June 26, from noon to 5 P.M.ACC members and Hand—woven 01m for 13years, Ursula is inspired by the Rocky Mountains and guests are welcome. the southern Alberta sky. She uses a Finnish transparenttech- ...Featured as a companion exhibition in ACCP...Craft nique to create atmospheric art pieces that conveya feeling of Shop:Pottery by Shirley Rimer—new work by one of censpaciousness and suggest the play of light throughout the day. tral Alberta's leading ceramic artists.

May/JuneAlberta Craft Magazine

Gallery Candids

Clockwisefrom above:Charles Leyton-Brain—C/asses # 9 (Two Calgary Metal Artists, April 8-N1ay 8); Kathryn Kristrnanson—Bronzr lamps(Craft Shop Feature Exhibition wah Two Calgary Metal Artists); Jeff deBOerand friends at opening Of TWOCalgary Metal Artists; Ken Housego—No€/,and Ken Housego—Ripplt Theory(Ken Housego,February 27-April 3).

May/June 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine

Meet the

candidates

rofiles and statements of nominees for election to the board of directors Ofthe AlbertaCraft Council as Of publication deadline:

Alberta sure a solid financial future for the David helped establish theCanadian ACC and lay the foundation for selfand the

Potters' Association sufficiency. on Crafts Council and has served for * Jeananne Kathol Kirwin boards of both. He has worked business several years in the Supply I am a 35-year-oldlawyer practising and is now the administrator of the almost exclusivelyin trade mark and Allied Arts Councilin Pincher Creek. copyright law. I attended Yale Univerhave appreciatedthe opportunity to sit)' and the University of Toronto serveon the board of the Alberta Craft Law School, and travelled in Europe Council. I feel it's important to have a before settling down to build a pracrural perspectiveon the the board due tice in Edmonton.

to the large numbers Of rural

craftspeople in the ACC. I hope my * Ross Bradley background in craft, education and final on for his term is running Ross business will continue to be of valueto as the ACC board after having served the group. The ACC has changed a lot secretary and exhibition committee in the last few years, and challenging chair for the past four years. Following times lie ahead. There are some excita term as the Alberta representativeon ing new initiatives under way, initiathe Canadian Crafts Council, ROSSwas tives that will, if successful, have a elected as a national board member direct and positive impact on the fuand currently serves as the vice-presi— ture of craft in Alberta and Canada."

dent of that organization. ROSSis a graduate of the Ontario Collegeof Art and the Universityof

on the ACC board. He has been involved in the provincial craft scene since his arrival in Alberta in 1968.He has been an instructor for the Edmon-

Suzanne Hagen I have very much enjoyed contributing to the ACC as a board member for the past two years, and am currently seeking a second term. My many years Of experiencetn retail, including the last nine years as owner Of my own ladies' clothing store has helped me in my role as chair of the craft marketing committee. The current economic climate makes it very difficult to maintain Alberta Craft Council Presents and our other promising marketing projects as viable ongoing ventures. The craft marketing committee has worked closely and effectively to meet this challenge. The members have worked hard to developa long-term marketing

West Limited was the largest privately owned pottery teaching facility in Western Canada.

I am also interested in developing a committeestrictly for public and corporate fund-raising which would en-

Guelph. His work is seen regularly in exhibitions and is represented in public and private collections in Canada and abroad. He has a background in arts education, gallery and curatorial work, and arts administration. He currently works for the Arts Branchof Albert Community Development where he is responsible for arts awareness and arts education programming. David Green David Green is seeking his second term

I am the mother of three pre-school children who deserve credit for my modest introduction to the crafts. When my eldest was still very small, I

designed a cotton

flannelette

nightgownfor her. The design became popular with family and friends, and I was persuaded to try marketing it. I have "done" quite a few Cameo and Junior League craft shows, and have always enjoyed the contacts made through my craft business. I look forward to bringing my legal background and experience to the ACC board.

Shirley Rimer

I have been working in the craft com-

munity, specifically ceramics, for four-

teen years. I feel Alberta is a growing and thriving arts community with much opportunity and talent. I am commit-

ted to helpingthe crafts community Continueto grow and thrive, and feel

my work with the Alberta Craft Council directly relates to that goal.

I am standing for my second term on the ACC board. During the past year, I have headed the education committee. I feel strongly that, through education, we can project both emerging and

ton Potters'Guild,the Universitiesof plan which encompasses many exciting professional artists onto the world Alberta and Saskatchewan,Alberta marketingideas that will be invaluable scene where we can compete and conCulture and his own company,Pottery in promoting growth and a positive tinue to promote excellence.I have West Limited. At one time, Pottery imagefor the ACC. exhibiting, cu-

experience teaching, rating and running my own Studio. I

would like to share the skills I have developed with my community.

May/JuneAlberta Craft Magazine

Annual

General Meeting—

Alberta

Notice

Craft Council

In accordancewith the bylawsof the Alberta Craft Council, members are hereby given notice that the following motion will be presented for approval by the members in attendance at the Annual General Meeting at the Margaret Parsons Theatre, Red Deer College, in Red Deer, Alberta on May 29, 1-3P.M: Whereas the Board of Directors, due to actual and anticipated changes in the marketplace and in government policy and programs,must must have accessto specialized knowledge and skills in the areas

Margaret Parsons Theatre Red Deer College May 29,

Agenda

Call to Order—I p.m. Opening address 2. Confirmation Of quorum 3. Approval of agenda 4. Approval of 1992minutes 5. Approval of Auditor's Report and Financial Statements 6. Approvalof next year's auditors 7. Bylawamendment (See Notice of Motion, this page) 8. Election of directors President's overview 10. Directors' reports

of law, fundraising and accounting in order

to be effective;

11. New business

. B'lotions and questions from the floor Refreshments—3 P.M. Activities

Free time for dinner—5-S P.M. Reception, Staff Lounge—8-10P.M. ...Guest speaker, Tom McFall, instructor in design at the University of Alberta, Curator of Alberta Made Home—the ACC's major exhibition for 1993 The Year of Craft in the Americas—and expert on rural craft in AIberta (See story page 4)

1993