ALBERTA/ MAGAZINE cran
in tie
americas
1993
1993 year of cram In aberta
Interesting times
Page 3
A Conversation with the Minister
Nora Abercrombie Page 4
Rural Craft Project
Susan Abells Pages 6
Defending that
which
is beautiful
Brenda Malkinson Page 8
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTUREAND 2
ASSISTANT
THE ARTS
November/December 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
Our job did not end with the election. arts, was elected. Kilgour did present their numbers in all parties. "Work for That's when it began. and attempt to explain the Liberal the party Of your choice, but please policy on the arts, which was generally, work," seemed to be his message. if not generously, supportive Of the If nothing else, it may help undermine the idea that artists, Orany Other group Clearly, none of the candidates at the with common interests, have 'Jspecial" EPAC forum was defeated or elected interests. on the basis of an appearance(or non- Elsewhere in this issue OfAlberta Craft appearance in the case of Reform) at Magazine, Alberta's new Minister of that event. Other forces and issues were Community Development, Hon. Gary far more influential. Mar, offers similar advice: communtAnd, just as clearly, nothing that was cate and work with your representasaid at the forum will have even the tives. Talk to your cabinet minister, slightest impact in Ottawa during the MLA, bringing concrete proposals next four years. The candidates who whenever possible. might have worked hard and enthusias— Everyone, including (we hope and tically for the arts were not elected. trust) our elected representatives, our But that's not the purpose of forums Of organizations, and ourselves will have e live in interesting times this type. Or, at least, it's not the only to work hard in these interesting times which, in the wake of the purpose. They can also influence the to survive, both as individuals trying to federal election, may be attitudes and thinking of people in their earn a meaningful dignified living, and as citizens who have personal and about to get more interesting—and audiences. more demanding. A member of the audience asked the community expectations Of the politiA week before the eleetion, the Edmon— candidates—notingthat they were all cal process. at least sympathetic and, in the case of The ACC and its members have been ton Professional Arts Council (EPAC) sponsored a forum on federal support Edwards, Harvey, and Musson, person- taking tentative steps down that inter— for the arts that attracted four candi- ally strongly supportive—how anyone esting and difficult road for a while dates:Jim Edwards(PC), Ross Harvey there could trust them to follow now, learning as we go. It's reassuring (NDP), David Kilgour (Liberal), Jim through on their expressionsof sup- to know that many of our politicians Musson (National). The Reform Party port and commitment and how anyone expect, even welcome, our efforts. was invited Locontribute a candidate could feel assured that caucus col- Our job did not end with the election. but declined on the grounds that the leagues would be, or COUldbe persuaded That's when it began. forum's audience constituted a special to be, equally supportive. interest, and Reform SaysLit opposes All four suggested that support within the idea Of special interests on prin- their patties for the arts was broader Cover Photo— ciple. than members Of the audience might Two viewers at ACCP... Galley Of the four who attended, the three have thought. But Edwards added a show "Contemporary Canadian who spoke most strongly in personal comment that is worth passing on: the Quilts" admire Sanna Kaiser— support Of and for federal support Of way to influence party policy and indi— Indian Summer—fabric construc— the arts—Edwards, Harvey, and Mus- vidual MPs is to become active in the tion, 72- n x 78-w. son—were defeated. David KilgOur, political process. As few as two pcr —photo by l.arry Bolch who said he was sympathetic, though cent Of Canadians do that. As a result, personally unfamiliar with most of the their influence is out Of proportion to
Living
in
interesting
times
November/December 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
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EAT URE A Conversation with the
Minister
Nora Abercrombie oliticians are supposedto tell
us what is going on. And provincial politicians in Alberta have been doing a pretty good job of that—weall knowthat we are in debt, that we have to cut spending, that more funding for just about anything
is mere wishful thinking. But we, espe— cially in the arts communiiy, also hope
for something else from our politi-
cians: Wewant them to speak for us, to be our voice when those gut-wrenching decisions' are being madc.
And so is with Some relief that the arts community has greeted the Honourable Gary Mar, the very young and ambitious Calgary lawyer who not only
Wonhis first election, but got a cabi-
net seat alongwith it. Community Development is a relatively small-budget portfolio, but a touchy, big-issue one. It houses cul-
ture and Multiculturalism (Whichused to be a separate portfolio by themselves), Women's Issues, Seniors' IsSues, Recreation and Sport, and the Alberta Human Rights Commission. Mar says that, for his background and interests, his is the best portfolio in all Of government. By now, anybody who cares knows
that Mar was born in 1962, that he practised civil and criminal law for three years, that he practised corporate, commercial and real estate law for two, that he co-authoreda book on civil procedure in Alberta, that he is a bilingual, third-generation Chinese-Canadian, that he is a leader and
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But what I think about the
creative volunteerin the Chinesecommunity writing process is that the more you in Calgaryand that he volunteered talk abouL{L,the less interesting it
legal services to low-income people. A fewmore peopleknowthat Mar Was in a television commercial.You know the one: "ordinary people" test-drive.
General Motors products and give a completelyunscriptedtestimonial.In his moment in the spotlight, Mar an-
gets.You
want the process to end up
on paper, so I don't talk about it very
much."
Mar also auditioned for a part On North of 60, the CBC hit television drama shot in Bragg Creek. 'lThey weren't interested in me then, but they
nounced from behind
Want me now," he jokes. Mar was invited to go on the set in October (as a politician, not an actor). The dabbling does
the wheel of a PonLiac Bonneville Iliac, "This car loves me. Shakespeareit ain't,
but his comfort in
front Of the camera hints that Mar has a feel for performing that goesbeyondthat of most politicians. And the fact that he has shown interest in
not include craft.
And while he tries
hard to Say complimen ta ry th ings about craft, Mar
displays little understanding for the stature Of craft as visual art, Or the
a number Of non-per-
forming arts—going
to exhibitionsand functions that he doesn't need to be at—indicates that he
role Of craft in the emergin g econ-
has a feel for the arts.
In fact, Mar has dabbled.He played trumpet in his high school band. Ile still has a trumpet and admits "a secret desire to pick it up again." He also took a creative writing course from W.P. Kinsella. "Professor Kinsella was the attraction," says Mar.
writing had always appealed to me. I enjoyed his class. He Wasa great
teacher, always provided thoughtful feedback." Mar has no immediate plans to publish his work but. he says, "In the summer of 1981,I worked [n the arctic, PetroCanada'Scoal diviSion as a geologist's junior. I lived in a tent for three monthson BaffinIsland, Victoria Island, Ellesmere Is-
land, and I kept a diary.I still have that diary,and I still think I might...
For this he may be forgiven. He has
been a cabinet minister only since June 30;and has had a lot oflearning to do. And, he says; he has sent a call to the arts community. "For mc to come up with all the ideas is a pretty tall order. I don't have a monopoly on good ideas, and there are thousands of people in the cultural industries, guess my view is that government has a certain role to play, but there is a corresponding responsib for individuals and organizations to create well thought-out solutions. A phone call doesn't hurt, it's simple to
do, but it's easier if somebody can offer background facts, the pros and
cons, and an implementation scheme.
I can certainlylook at it and deter-
November/December 1993 Alberta
Craft Magazine
EAT URE mine if the project is viable. Propos— of to board Notice of changes als are better than letters. Any minister is more inclined to listen to a direc tors solution rather than a complaint." Parham Design Galleries, selling he board of directorsof the The role of government,he says,is to Council has and promoting glass work. She Alberta Craft be vigilant in looking for ideas from began working with glass herself appointed three new members other jurisdictions. And he does not in 1987, having started working in haveto be convincedof the economic to fill vacancies. clay in 1978,An active participant impact of the arts. "Lees look at the Anfindsen (Gunn)— Anne in Red Deer College's Series proStratford Festivalin Ontario and the founded Canadiana Galleries in grams since 1987, Carol Jane's main Fringe festivalin Edmonton. Now we 1960 to sell good Canadian aim is educating the public about see that both are engines that drive handcrafts. Canadiana eventually glass. the economy.From small things, great specialized in three areas: Canathings can grow. I look at the example G Ralph Henderson, CA (Edmondian handcrafts,Inuit Art and Caof Rosebud,Alberta:20 years ago was partner-in-charge nadian—especially Albertan— dying on the vine. Now it's a great of Financial Advisory Services at paintings. In 1992, the gallery model for a communitythat has reto pursue Peat Marwick Thorne, accountclosed, allowing Anne vived itself on the strength of cultural ants, now operating his own manother interests,including fundindustries. Those are the models we agement consulting firm. Ralph, raising for Rotary. She feels her have to look at and learn from." successful experience running a who has extensive volunteer expeSupport and ideas, yes. But an inarts business will enable her to rience with; among many others, crease in funding is extrernely unOpera help the ACC achieve financial the Edmonton and the likely. "I think that the amount of independence. United Way, is the ACCs new money that we spend on arts funding treasurer and business advisor. G Carol Jane Campbell (Edmonin this province, and the infrastrucanother In change, David Green has ture,
Compares
very,
very
favourably
with any jurisdiction on the conti— nent."
Mar
is not
persuaded
that an
ton—as
curated and
organized
the CanadianGlass Show for three vears. She works at Rowles and
taken
over
the
post
of
cated by Ross Bradley.
Secretary
va-
increase in funding would help the arts community, and he admits that all arts funding is coming under intense scrutiny. But his plan, he says, is
to maintain funding at its current level while finding ways to make the money go further. It is not that Mar will tell the arts community anything different from any other cabinet minister in the current government. We might
have further cutbacks, or Lose funding altogether.We have to come up with new survival tactics, and only the nimbleand wily will survive.But, in these dangeroustimes, it is a comfort to know that the minister responsiblefor the arts, our representative in government, might do more than speak to us, he might speak for
us.
November/December/ 1993
A touch of nursery-songwhimsey at Alberta Craft Council Presents... Craft Shop—clay figures by Debra Demers (Camrose): Tbt Woman Swallowed a Fly, and The CrookedMan. —photo by Larry Bolch
Alberta
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creating community support networks which "This project will help the ACC build an industry by identifying craftspeopleand to domestic,national and inter_ recognizetheir value as businesses.It will alsoprovideimmediattaccessfor rural craft producers
nationalmarkets..
Rural
Craft
Development
project in
works
Susan
Abells
THE PROJECT IS DIVIDED INTO he Alberta Craft Council is THREE PARTS: ready to go ahead with a major researchproject designed Foundation Supply Study—to to find out if there is enough identify the history, character, and quality indigenous Craft being procurrent supply of authentic indigeducedin Albertato support an indusnous rural craft; what it is, whereit trial marketing strategy. is being produced and in what quanOur Rural Craft Development Projtities, how it can be revived and ect has received funding from the marketed. We will contact imporHeritage component of the Federal tant membersof Alberta's rural Dcpartmcnt of Communications's cdmmunitiessuch as allied arts Cultural Initiatives Program; the councils; craft clubs, farmers' Canada-Alberta Agreement On Commarkets, chambersof commerce, munity and Business Development, and tourism associations to estaband the Canada-AlbertaAgreement lish community-based networks On Northern Alberta Development. that can support -and market the are grateful to all three programs work at a local level. This network for their support and encouragement. is necessary to ensure the longThe Clifford E. Lee Foundation has term continuity of the craft-makalso supported this project, and the ing tradition in rural Alberta. Alberta Treasury Branches are sup2. Economic 1mpact Study—to porting an exhibition of our findings measure the impact and potential during the Arctic Winer Games in of the craft industry on Alberta's Slave Lake, in 1994. economy.The Alberta craft indusTHE PROJECT try has not been studied to measure The project grew out of Ourobserva— its economicbenefits, its indus-
tions and experiences at Alberta Craft
Council Presents... Craft Shop and our participation at the Chicago lnternational New Art Forms Exposi— tion. We have discoveredthere is a significant demandin local and inter— national markets for authentic, indigenous, rural Craft. The extent Of the demand and the nature of the crafts involved have been described
by Tom McFallin his articlesin re-
cent issues of Alberta Craft Magazinc. The Rural Craft Development project grew Out Of Our new 'aware-
ness of this market and our need to identify, document and support the supply Of marketable craft and its Creators.
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trial value, and the number of
people who benefit economically. However, two Other studies—one in Northwest Territories and one
in Newfoundland—indicatea tre-
mendouseconomic potential for a community-basedcraft industry. Strategic Industry Develop:uent
Plan—basedon the foundation supply and the economic impact studies, to develop a strategy for
the growth of the Alberta craft
industry, including both rural and urban producers, over three years. The plan would include strategies for production, financing, marketing, human resource development, and a business plan.
November/December 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
THE BENEFITS This project will help the ACC build
an
industry
by
identifying
craftspeople and creating community support networks Which recognize their value as businesses. It will also provide immediate access for rural craft producersto domestic,national
"Several other provincial cogncils are interested in going to the Chicago International New Art Forms Exposition (C'L•VA+E)next year, wbicbmay result in somefederal supportfor the project."
Making connections Anne Brodie
and international markets through
ACCP...Craft Sbop and events such
Michael Fortune, winner of the 1993 Saidye BronfmanAward for Excellence in the Crafts gave a slide presentation of his work. Michael is not only an outstanding craftsman. He also gives a great deal back to the crafts community, especiallythrough thc CCC's International Committee and his work in remote areas OfSouth
as the Chicago New Arts Forms Expo— sitton.
There will also be a direct benefit to rural communitieswhichneed to di-
versify their economic basesto remain vital. Rural craft production can pro— vide employment and income oppor— tunities. This project is an important demon— stration of the value of a comprehensive federalcultural policy. This proj— ect is going ahead because the federal governmenthas been willing to consider supporting an artistic activity
for its economicvalue, not (as has often been true in the past, and remains true in other jurisdictions to-
day) merelyfor its artistic/ aesthetic
values. A project like this would not
be funded on artistic grounds, even though it has artistic merit. So it is important for us Lto recognize and support examples of a comprehensive cultural policy at work. It is also important for us to do everything we can to ensure the continuation Of such policies and to work for their development where they do not exist. There is no assurance that the broad
vision whichled to supportof this project will be allowed to continue at the.federal level in the current political and economic climate. We must work to maintain what we have and, where possible, expand or extend it. Contact me if you have any questions Or suggestionson the project or on
promoting the idea of a federal cultural policy.
he Canadian Crafts Council meetingin Ottawa was one of the more interesting in recent years. A number of provincial representativeshavefelt that, while the needs Of the individual craftsperson Were being met in the field ofadvocacy (e.g., SLaLusOf Lhe ArLisLlegislation, the GST, etc.) the provincial craft coun-
cils neededmore from the national organization.
After much discussion, two concerns were identified: communication and possible structural problems. It Was agreed to have a vice-president elected from the provincial representatives to be responsible for a dialogue between
the executive and the provincial Organizations. As well, a committee was struck to 100k at the structure of the
CCC.
Inevitably, when dealing with a naLionalorganization which meets only once a year, change Will be slow. But there was a genuine will to work together in these very tough economic times to improve the lot of the craftsperson in Canada.
1993 Alberta Craft Magazine November/December
The main benefit of the meetings was the many connections made with other craft councils and the mutually beneficial plans which have resulted. Several other provincial councils are
interested in going to the Chicago International New Art FormsExpo—
sition (CINAFE) next year, which may result in some federal support
for the project. We can also look
forward to some interesting shows from other provincesin Alberta Craft Council Presents... Gallery. Chris Carson reports in detail on our CINAFE experience elsewhere in these pages. Suffice it to say that my feet have almost recovered. Our artists were receivedwell again. Several people sought out Our booth after seeing it last year, and we in— creased our sales. know you are all working hard getting ready for the Christmasseason, but please find a few moments to let one of the directors or our staff know how we can scrve you better. Best wishes to you AHfor a happy holiday seasonand for a prosperous new year.
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EAT URE Defending
that which
is
beautiful
Brenda Malkinson
y experience Wasan enlightening one. I have travelled Alberta and the Yukon ex-
tensivelyjbut never had the opportunity to spend extendedtime in the Fort Vermillion region.
was one of 30 participants at Takabkinakwa (That Brenda Malkinson(Edmonton) Camp at the WesternCanada Wilderness wbicbis beagtifgl,in Cree) an Artist at Maximus Lodge on the Peace River Committee'sBoreal Forest ResearchStation August 23—28, the Camp was a gatbering of near Fort Vermillion. Runningfrom craftspeople, and others "interested in photographers,painters, writers, musicians, commongoal." The participants, who Were experiencing wilderness and creatingfor a interest in the environment, received chosen by jury on tbt basis of slides and work of art to be used to transportation, room and board in return for donating one promote and raise moneyfor tbe tagse of wilderness preservation in Alberta. Brenda reflects on btr experience at tbe camp in ibis article.
I had the opportunity to fly further north to Margaret Lake in the subArctic. From the air, I could see the strip logging encroachinginto the area. It is not hard to foresee that
what is left will be destroyed,never LOgrow back in my lifetime and, plausibly, in my daughter's.
learnedthat trees,no taller than me and five inches or so across,-are 75
Brenda Malkinson (sketching) photo by Ron Wigglesworth Dr. Jim Butler, one of the participants,
Orientedus with a commentaryand slides on the area. were introduced to the Old growth forest—small pock-
etS tucked into the banks Ofthe Peace River. Trees as Old as 300 to 400 years are being systematically logged and destroyed. We learned how the ecosysterns Ofplant, animal and insect life are dcstroycd by thc hcavy cquipmcnt, and how the migratory habits of birds and animals are affected by strip logging• Botanists and biologists are are rushing
to study the boreal forest before it is gone. We were able to talk to someOf them and gain insight from their fegearch.
years old. The lichen in thg area is 12 to 15inches deep, and the lakes are crystal clear, It is important to note that the WestCrn Canada Wilderness Committee advocates the use of the boreal forest by everyone.It has produced several videoswhich are in schoolsand available to the public. They demonstrate that the land can be used for tourism,
a dramatic mask, which he gave to the forest.
I spent a lot of time studyingthe colour, tcxturc, and sensation of the forest by sketching, composing photographs, and gathering material. I began a Wilderness Defender Series,
whichI expectto continue.It is a
series Of succinct works combining glass and found objects which I relate personally to the endangered areas I have visited as a guest. The works will
strive to bolster the spirit Of nature which defends itself.
hunting, recreation, and selective logging. I was impressed by the committee's convictionand desire to attract compromisesin this difficult
situation.
As artists, we Worked individually and in groups. We were able to hike, canoe and be isolated in the Oldgrowth forests. There were plenty of encounterswith wildlife: owls, many varieties ofbirds, a beautiful, healthy black bear, caribou, and inseccs. We Yere left, as artists, with a positive Brenda Malkinson— WildernessDt(Soutbcastlearea) 1993 impression of the area. Many painted fender on the site. Others gatheredinforma- Bandaide Solution x 4-5" tion and materials for future Work, glass, found objects One participant, Wayne Yung, wove photo by Brenda Malkinson
November/December1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
Hand
Pullout
cial prizes for holloware,design and
Alberta Environment Wcck '94 Postcr The Environment Week Association of Alberta Deadline November 30
The sponsor is now accepting submissions form Alberta landscape artists for
the 1994 EnvironmentWeek poster,
featuring Alberta's boreal forest.
The project provides an opportunityfor artists to gain exposure or make a contributionby helping the sponsor build awareness of the environment. Submit: no more than two slides or photographs.
Artists must view guidelines before submitting. •Brenda Jorgenson, Community InformationOfficer; The Environment Week Association of Alberta;
320, 9939 Jasper Avenue; Edmonton,
student work to encourage submissions in those areas.
. Entrants must be MAG members by October 31, 1993 Maximumof four entries per individ-
ual; must be original designs com-
pleted 1992/93which have not been exhibited before.
Canadian Museum of Civilization—in-
Edmonton International Woodworking Show and Fine Wood Crafts Expo Edmonton Northlands. Coliseum September30-0ctober 2, 1994
clude wholesale price of work with entry
. The workwill be judgedfor design and technical merit
...Submit: up to four pieces, identified
with tags available from MAG. • Metal
Arts Guild; 1179AKing Street West, Suite 007; Toronto, ON "6K 3C5, (416)588-3282
Alberta
Sculpture competition City of Calgary
Re-incarnation (When Recycling Meets Fine Craft) Province-wideJURIED competitionfor Alberta Craft Council works to be installed in Calgary's PlusPresents... Gallery 15 walkway system. • Visual Arts coDeadline, March 1, 1994; ordinator;City of Calgary; (403)268- ExhibitionJune 23-July 30 5270, Fax:
Canada
XXX—Taking Tea With Eros
Metal Arts Guild members exhibition Entries November5, exhibition March 1994
Travelling exhibition opening at the Canadian Craft Museum,Vancouver, then travelling across Canada, of work exploring romantic, erotic or frankly sexual manifestations of love. The theme can be applied as broadlyas desired;spe-
• ACCP...Ga11ery; #206, 10150 102 Street; ManulifePlace West; Edmon• ton, AB T5J OC7, (403)425-0909
Edmonton area
pieces to the budgetlimit by the
(403)425-4506
(403>268-5280
• Although it is not necessary, artists are encouraged to submit works that are for sale. (ACCP... receives a 40per cent commission on all sales.)
..A MAG donationwill finance purchase of the Best in Show winner and other
AB T5J 2X5, (403)421-1497, Fax:
Calgary
media:clay, glass, wood, fibre, and
metal,
A JURIED exhibition open to all current members of the Alberta Craft Council. The objective of the exhibition is to explore the diversity of fine crafted objects partially or fully produced from recycled material. The intent is to show the practicality of using recycled items in an innovative way to create functional and non-functional pieces.
Presented by Cryderman Productions Inc., which produces similar shows in Ottawa, Chatham, and Pickering, Ontario.
The show will profile the latest wood-
working techniques, tools, and accessories including adhesives, books, carving tools and supplies; domestic and exotic woods; log home construction, sawmill
demonstrations; seminars and workshops; club displays, competitions.A full range of woodworkingdisciplines IS
involved. • John Cryderman; Crydorman Productions Inc.; 136 Thames
Street; Chatham, ON N7L 2Y8,
(519)354-8344, Fax: (519)351-8354
Canada Explorations in Wood '93 Maltwood Art Museum, Victoria December 15, 1993-January 30, 1994
• All pieces must be current and available (completed in 1993 or 1994, and available for exhibition June I, 1994.
Sponsored by the Vancouver Island
• All pieces must be partiallyor fully
BC V8P 5N7, (604)384-3812; (604)388.
made of one or more of the following
November/December _1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
WoodworkersGuild. JURIED. •Vancou-
ver Island WoodworkersGuild; P. O. Box 6584,Postal StationC; Victoria, 0360
Panorama of Actual Marquetry: Canada, England, France, USA Deadline November 15; tour
Quebec 1994
Submissions should include two photos or slides of your work, plus a résumé. •
Robert Pinard;23, Rang 5 et 6; Ste-
Anne-du-Lac, PQ JOW IVO, (819)5862182
All media considered Deadline January 31 •Open Space; SIO Fort Street; Victo-
ria, BC V8WIE6, (604)383-8833
Students welcome. If you think your work fits one or more of the themes, contact •Janice Brock (403)342-5007 or Shirley Rimer, Curator, 347-4950;
Alberta
Barr ColonyHeritage Cultural Centre Lloydminster
Seeks consignments for gift shop: pot-
tery, weaving,etc. • Gift Shop; Barr
Colony Heritage Cultural Centre; 5100
49th Avenue; Lloydminster, ABISK
All media considered Timberline Gallery
• Andrea Snook; Box 354; Cochrane,
AB TOL OWO
Canada Partisan Gallery Seeks to rouse and organize public opin-
ion against exploitation, oppression, prejudice, and alienation. Also aims to integrate art and productionof art with public issues and concerns, • 1200 Queen StreetW; Toronto, ON M6J IJ6, (416)532-9681
Submit exhibition proposals Museum for Textiles, Toronto Ongoing Artists and curators are Invited to submit
proposals for future shows. Send résumé, artist's statement and/or proposal, self-addressed stamped enve-
lope. Contemporary Gallery Exhibition Committee; The Museum for Textiles; 55 Centre Avenue; Toronto, AB 2H5, (416)599-5515
10
Red Deer, AB T4N 4E1 , (403)342-5007
Calgary New gallery Karuna Gallery
SsV 0T8, (306)825-5655
JURIED. New and established artists in
Whitehouse on Main Gallery and gift shop
gallery to showcase their work. An un-
all media are invited to approach the pretentious, flexible environment is promised. • Janice Nilsson; Koruna
Opens November 1
Alberta
Brock Gallery; 6722 Gaeu Avenue;
Seeks ceramics, pottery, glassware; paintings, prints, photography;dried floral arrangements, wreaths; needlework,
quilting, clothing; woodwork,carvings, furniturei sculpture, bronze work; folk arts, crafts, creative pieces. • Lorraine
Y. Love; Whitehouseon Main;606 Main Street; Cochrane, AB TOK IWO, (403)627-4063
Exhibitions and consignment sales The Brock Gallery Ongoing Submit applicationsfor exhibitions of 2and 3-dimensional work. Also submit
Gallery; 131,391551 Street SW; Cal. gary, AB T3E 6N1, (403)245-3705
Canada The Bronze Gallery Vancouver Ongoing Send slides for wall hangings to complement sculpture in ongoing shows. •
Sutomi; The Bronze Gallery; 227 Granville Street; Vancouver, BC (604)737-8867
pottery,jewellery and small items on
MISCELLANEBUS
. November 24-December 30—Archi•
Alberta
DecemberI
Sell or display crafts
consignment. Themes and dates for upcoming exhibitions:
tectural Images; openingreception
. January 5-FebruaryI I, 1994—Stereotypes and Other Types . February 16-March 25—Family and Friends . March 30-May 6—ReI.tion3hIps/AlI
Kinds
MayIl-June aways
a Get.
... June 22.JuIy 29—All Dressed Up
Arctic Winter Games Deadline November 20
The Arctic WinterGames Crafts Exhibition Committee invites residents of ImprovementDistrict No. 17 East to submitan inventory sheet of suitable items, Inventorysheets are available from and mustbe returned to the Games office. • Helen St. Louis, Chairperson; Crafts Committee;313 5th Street NE; Slave Lake, AB TOG 2A2, (403)849-4049
November/December 1993 Alberta
Craft Magazine
Edmonton area
Quality Showcase
Canada
Exhibiting 2-D and 3-D work Metropolitan Billiard Cafe
October 29-31
Canadian Contemporary Quilts—W95 Rodman Hall Arts Centre, St. Catharines, Ontario
• George Botchett; (403)451-4633
Art auction
Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre November 27
Donate works or a portionof the pro-
ceeds to WWT for fund-raising event in Jubilee Auditorium,7 p.m. Admission by ticket. • Colin; (403)477-5955
MayfieldInn Trade Centre A JURIED show presented by St. Albert Arts and Crafts Fair. Booths (120 in all) include draping, table, chairs and electrical supply. • Wendy (403)459-2521; Shirley (403)458-7979;st. Albert Arts
Craft Sale
Third annual Canadian JURIED quilt exhibition of original designs or adaptatlons Of traditionaldesigns completed after May 1992. Three Awards of ExceV lence of $2,000 each.
Newman Theological College
The exhibition will tour following its Rod-
and Crafts; 12 WheatstoneCrescent; St. Albert, AB T8N 3G5
Light of the Magi Festival and
and St. Joseph Seminary December 10-12
The craft sale is part of a Christmas fes-
Calgary Festival of Crafts Roundup Centre, Stampede
Park
Pecember 3-5 Seventh annual JURIED craft sale. 185 booths. • Pauline Biswanger; 192 Hawkview Manor Circle NW; Calgary,
AB T3G 3A2, (403)239-2276
Edmonton area North Country 1993Christmas Craft & Gift Show Edmonton Northlands Agricom December 3-5
tival which includes a creche and tableau, lighted grounds, music on the grounds, horse-drawn sled rides for families (Saturday and Sunday), tours Of
the College and the Seminary, choir performances. Refreshements: free coffee, hot chocolate and shorbread cookies. Booth:
8' table; no electricity
Fee: $100, plus $35 for electicity (600 watts maximum) • Barb Magøl; The
Foundationof NewmanTheological College and St. Joseph Seminary; 15611st Albert Trail; Edmonton, AB
T5L 4H8, (403)447-2993, Fax: (403)447-2685
Christmas and Spring Shows Cameo Craft Sales Ongoing
Cameo Craft Sales produces 2 annual
JURIED shows.
Fee: $285 plus GST for an 10' x 101 booth,drapes, 6 passes, 2 chairs, one 4-, 6- or 8.foot table.
.. Christmas is 5 days long and has approximately 140 exhibitors and more than 30,000 visitor.
Submit completed application/contract form with fee and list of products to be sold. • North Country Craft & Gift Shows; 10707 86 Avenue; Edmonton,
. Spring is 4 days long and has 120 exhibitorsand 15,000 visitors
AB T6E 2M8,(403>431-1771
Deadline April 3, 1995
• Eleanor or Marni Bercov; Cameo Craft sales; 7418 182 Street; Edmonton, AB T5T 267, (403)481-6268
November/December 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
man Hall schedule.
1995 Calendar: Deadline for entries, April 3; Notificationof acceptance, April 14; Accepted submissions due, May 3; Opening previewand award presentation: Exhibition opens to public, September 12; Exhibition closes, October 29. • Rodman Hall Arts Centre; 109 St. Paul Crescent; St. Catharinøs, ON L2S I "3
Vancouver Craft Markets Vandusen Botanical Garden
November 12-14, 26-28, December 17-19 (separate events)
Eleventh JURIED show of Canadian craft. Booths: 8' x 51 ($250 up, each event). Submit: résumé, six photo-
graphs. • Simone Avram; 8540 DemorestDrive; Richmond,BC V7A
AMI, (604)275-2724
Creative Craft Fairs November11-14 (A); December 2-5 (B)
(A) Victoria,'16thAnnualShow,G.B.
Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road (B) Fraser Valley Show, Tradex Exhi, bition centre, Abbotsford Airport These shows feature high-quality local fine art and craft plus specialty local food items, live music, craft demonstrations. •Torri Hoit; 977 Kentwood Te.;
Victoria, BC ','8Y IA5, (604)658-2901
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Pulloue
Secejon Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale Ottawa Civic Centre December 9-19 Nineteenth annual show; JURIED. Com@
panion show to Originals, the Spring Craft Sale. • Tom Gamble; Industrial Trade and Consumer Shows Inc.; Suite 440, 47 Clarence Street; Ottawa,
ON KIN 9K1, (613)232-5777,Fax: (613>238-4827
8th Annual Originals Spring Craft Sale Ottawa Civic Centre, Lansdowne Park
Deadline January 14, 1994; show April 14-17 JURIED. 175 Canadian artisans. Unlimited free customer invitations available to all exhibitors. Companion show to the
20th Annual Ottawa Christmas Craft
sale. • Tom Gamble; ITCS; 47 Clar. ence Street; Ottawa, ON KIN 9KI, (613)232-5777 , Fax: (613)238-4827
EbUCÄfiOv5$
Edmonton area Classes and workshops Edmonton Wcavcrs' Guild Fall '93; Spring '94
Workshopon the use of the
potter's
style—supdemonstration, ported by discussion, techslides, and video. Personalizing from niques and artistic development finthe to the beginning of the process The ished productwill be discussed. and is workshop will be participatory, unalready directed at ceramists who imderstand throwingskills and wish to
wheel in forming a personal
prove.
November 19—7-9 p.m. (Slide/Lecture) November 20 and 21—9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $95 for completeworkshop; $15 for
lecture only.
Les Manningis currently the head of the
Ceramics Departmentat The Banff Centre of the Arts. He has conducted over 75 workshops throughoutCanada, the United States and Australia. He has had numerous exhibitions in those countries and Hungary and Taiwan. His work is in many private and public collections.
• Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta; University of Extension Centre; 83 Avenue & 112 Street; Ed-
monton, AB (403)492-3034, Fax: (403)492-0627
Visiting Artist Series, Fine Art Program Grunt MacEwan Community College
Chip-carving classes Bill Pridmore Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m. Chip carving is a decorativetype of
wood carving. All levels, beginners to advanced. Cost: $3 per hour plus cost of materials used. Carving knives provided free during instruction. Classes at 11424 77 Avenue. •Bill Pridmore;
(403)436-2470
ASA Fall Art Workshops Harcourt
House Arts Centre
10215 - 112 Street Sponsored by the Alberta Society of Artelsewhere in these pages ists.
. MuralTechniques for Artists—
Saturday, November6, 9:30 a.m.4 p.m.;Sunday, November7, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Adults only. lnstructor Maureen Harvey. Fee:
$45.
Slide and discussion presentation followed by a site-specific project. Participants will work in teams, view the site, design the mural, and render a presentation. Materials will be water-
soluble paint, graphite pencil and paper.Minimum8, maximum12 participants.Bring a lunch. . Planet Pals—Saturday, December 6, Noon-3p.m.;Saturday, December Il, 1993. Children 8-12 years
. Courses in Spinning (Introductory,4 weeks) and Weaving (Beginner, Beginner-Pius,6 weeks)
Slide presentations: November 8—WaIly May, sculptor
old.InstructorKarenTemplin.
lated areas • Kathy; Edmonton, AB (403)436-0530
...January 10—Robin Peck-smith,
Papier machéldécoupageworkshop making animals (pigs, cats, dogs, mice) out of papier maché covered
Ceramics Workshop—Form in Process: Developing a Personal
.. March 14—Stan Douglas, video artist from Vancouver
Workshopsin a variety of fibre-re-
Style University of Alberta Extension Centre November 19-21
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from Calgary
mixed-mediaartist from Yellowknife
•RSVP Susan Olson 483-2372;infor.
mation Kathy Nieman 483-2377; UCC;
P. O. Box 1796; Edmonton , AB
T5J 2P2
with découpage and decorated with buttons,beads, etc. Minimum9, maximum Il participants. • Karen Templin 473-7981; Derek Sorochan 483-0421; ASA Workshops; 18018 95A Avenue; Edmonton, AB T5T 2Z6
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Pullout Secelon Canada
art world.
Papermaking courses Kakali Handmade Papers Inc.,
During each session, internationally
known artists, critics, writers and other art world professionals whose talents relate to issues in the residency are invited to the Banff Centre to interact with the resident artists in short symposium formats or to play an active role for the full length of the residency.
Yancouver
„ Pinatas—November 27-28; $95
.. Christmas Crackers and Decorations—December 15 & 19; $35
. Japanese Papermaking—November 20-21; $150 (includes handout)
The mediumof clay serves as the common thread of interest and aestheüc $70 sensibility for a select group of artists . WaterbaseSilkscreening—November working in the medium in diverse ways, 3, 10, 17 & 24; $100 some of whom incorporate other materia's, concepts and theories. materials when required. All fees include Kakali Handmade Papers also carries Each artist has creative autonomybut is resource materials, books, pigments, encouraged to engage with the special fibres, paper additives. • Kakali Handcommunityof the programfor stimulamade Papers Inc.; 1249 Cartwright tion, challenge and exchange. Street; Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7, .. European MarbeIling—December 12;
(604)682-5274
Frontiers of Fibre Conference Prince George, B.C.
July 13-16, 1995
Keynote speaker: Jack Lenor Larsen, well-known textile designer and author from New York. Pre-conference workshops, exhibits, seminars, formal and
informal fashion shows—a full range of activities for everyone. • Jean Curry;
Publicity Committee; 2848 McKenney Crescent; Prince George, BC V2K 3X9, (604)962-8819,Fax: International
Ceram's
Studio Residencies
The Banff Centre for the Arts Deadline December I; notification
January 1994 The programis committedto providing time, space and a stimulating profesSional environment for artists to work that emphasizes innovation and experimentation.The programfosterscollaboration and interaction within the Ceramics Studio, as well as in the wider community of the The Banff Centre and the
.
Ten artists are acceptedfor each of three residency periods.
. Writers with an interest in pursuing issues related to contemporary ceramic art are also invited to apply.
—Residency periods
.„June 6-August 12, 1994 . October 3-December 9, 1994
...January 16-March24, 1995— The Role of Ritual'.a thematicresidency dealing with the role of art as a conduit for spiritual awareness in a contempo-
rary worldwhere questions of social toleranceand global unity are at the forefront of artistic discourse. In this context, many artists are developing a personal visual language to help them explore relationships between ceremo-
nial objects and the expression of
social and political consciousness. The purpose of this thematic residency is to focus on one's personal artistic voice
as it relates to currentsocial, political and spiritual needs, and to examine the
role of art objects in personal, ceremonial or spiritual practice.
November/December 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
Facilities
The Ceramics Studio comprises 10 selfcontained studio spaces accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A full range of related equipment and a generous variety of kilns is available.
Costs
The Banff Centre supports all artists accepted Into the program by covering the full program fee ($2,730) and a shared roomand flex meal plan ($2,208).
Single rooms are extra to the artist at $476. Artists are responsible for all personal, shipping, travel, and medical insurance costs,' they must also buy their own clay and pay for some rare or expensive materials.
Application
DecemberI, 1993 for all residencies. Notification:January. 1994.
Submit
Completed application form, 20 slides of
recent work, résumé, and artist's statement about your work. and outline of your goals for the residency and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two references who know you and your work. •Les Manning, Ceramics; The Banff Centre for the Arts; Box 1020, Station 40; Banff, AB TOL OCO, (403)762-6211, Fax: (403)762-6659
OPPORTUNITY
Alberta
Business Counselling Alberta Economic Development and Tourism The self-help slant endorsedby profes-
sional counsellors allows new or expand-
ing businesses to continue improving their own affairs in finance, marketing, merchandising and manufacturing. Staff can also conductworkshopson specific topics. Also call for preliminary general Informa-
tion about business assistance pro-
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grams. • Alberta Economic Develop• ment and Tourism; 9940 106 Street; Edmonton,AB T5K 2P6, The Business Line: 1-800-272-9675; (403)422-9495
Management Assistance Program
Alberta Economic Development
and Tourism
Funding is allocated to chambers of commerce or other local organizations interested in upgrading the management skills of small businesses in the community. Management consultants work with
individual firms over a five-monthperiod to review systems, finances, marketing or other areas. • Alberta Economic De•
velopmøntand Tourism; 9940 106 Street; Edmonton,AB T5K 2P6, The
.. written description of the proposed educational project to be supported letter of reference assessing the appli-
cant's artistic background,potential and ability to successfully complete
the proposed project The award must be used withinone year, and a written report submitted to the ACC by May 1995.
(Calgary); •Jane Kidd (403)246-7540
Alberta Craft Council; 509, 10136 100
Street; Edmonton, AB T5J CPI, (403)428-1654, Fax: (403)425-2314
Edmonton area
Cabinetmaker required
—Capable Of working independently on
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Investment source Alberta Opportunity Company (AOC)
A crown corporation that gives financial momentumto new businesses and helps expandingones grow. AOC may either make loans or guarantee loans of Other lenders. Managementcounselling or
other specialized services can be arranged. A Seed Funding Division will
invest up to $250,000 in the development
and commercializationof unique or proprietary products. •Alberta Opportunity
Company; PO Box 4040; Ponoka, AB
T4J IR5, 1-800-662-7153; (403)783. 7011
SSOOaward
Bobbi Hoffman Scholarship
Deadline March I, 1994; exhibition June 23-JuIy 30, 1994
For emerging craftspeople and students,
or those who are in the early stages of their professional development, and are
members of the Alberta Craft Council working in the clay, glass, fibre, wood and/or metal.
Submit: minimum5 to maximum12 slides
. résumé
artist's statement
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a well-equipped shop on interesting projects.An interestin crafts an asset. Submit: résumé. • Christian Beck Woodwork;6027 92 Street; Edmonton, AB T6E 3A5, (403)430-9349
Canada
Art Studio Residencies, 1994195 The Banff Centre Deadline December I; notification February 1994 Living at the End of Nation States
Three residencies intendedfor artists whose work connects to one or more problems related to living at the end of nation states. including:
. Home,land, homeland,landscape— pure thoughts, traditional values, or cultural myths?
. Self-determination—a cultural Strategy for survival? Cultural coalitions—how differentindividuals and nieghbourhoodslive side
by side.
Cities and settlements—how the role
of cities and settlementsis changing as nation states dissolve or collapse.
. The new world order—how local and regional cultures Willfunction in rela-
tion to an invasive global economy.
Are artists participating in the events that lead to these questions? What is the role
of art now? How do we negotiate a responsiblepath? This willingness to participate in social change is at the heart of
the concept of the Art Studio's residencies.
Dates (apply for only one): June 6-August 12 October 3-December 9 January 16-March 24, 1995
Cost: All artists receive financial aid to cover full program fee ($2,370) and the cost of a shared room With partial meal plan ($2,208).
Submit: ... One-page artis?s statement about how your work and experience relate to the
subject of the residency.
. Ten slides of work produced in the last two years. Label slides with name and number; provide list of slides with title,
year, description, and dimensions. Curriculum vitae. .. Non-refundable processing fee: $48 Cdn, $42 US. •Office of the Registrar;
The Banff Centre for the Arts; Box 1020,Station28; Banff, AB TOL OCO, (403)762-6180, Fax: (403)762-6345
The Josiah Wedgwood Bicentennial Award 1775-1995 International Artists' Competition Deadline January 31, 1994
Josiah Wedgewood& Sons Ltd., producer of some of the world's finest ceramics offers a unique opportunityto:
. design a ceramic piece, or range of pieces, to be sold worldwide as Josiah
WedgewoodBicentennjal Design. ... exhibit their winning work as the centrepiece of the Josiah Wedgewood Bicentenary Exhibition in 1995. ..recelve 210,000 as the Josiah Wedgewood Bicentennial Award. The award winners will see their work produced by one of the world's leading ceramic manufacturersand enjoy com-
November/December 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
mercial recognition and publicity rarely
achieved even by accomplished ceramic
artists.
The challenge Of the competition—which will be judged by Professor David Hamil-
ton, Professor of Ceramics at the Royal
College of Art (London) and Wedgewood's own design director—is to design
a piece or range of pieces whichrepresentwhat Josiah Wedgewood might have
been producingif he were alive today. Each design must be supportedby an
explanation of what inspired it.
Ceramics teachers are asked to alert their students to this unique opportunity.
• WaterfordWedgwoodCanada Inc.; 20 West Beaver Creek Rd.; Richmond
Hill, ON '4B 3L6, (416)886-6400,Fax: (416)886-6532
International Jewellery-making apprenticeships Norwegian gallery has openings for ap-
prenticeships.' Juh/$' Silvergallery; 9520 F.utokøino; Norway (084)56189
Fellowships for artists John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Ongoing
One-year awards to Canadian or American citizens to pursue independentproject studies. Value: $26,500US. • John Simon Guggenheim MemorialFounda-
tion; 90 Park Avenue;New York, NY 10016, U.S.A. (212)687-4470
Canada Call for Submissions Resource Guide to Japanese Canadian Culture Deadline December 1; publication
Spring 1994
The first comprehensive llsting of profes-
slonal Japanese Canadian artists In all
disciplines who are contributingto the
culturalscene in Canada and abroad.
Aimed at public organizations, government agencies, libraries, universities, galleries, researchers,and artists.
Practising and emerging professional artists submit: current résumé, address and telephone/fax numbers. • Aiko Suzuki; Resource Guide to Japanese Canadian Culture; 359 Howland Avenut; Toronto, ON U5R 3C1, 3735, Fax: (416)924-1749
Crafts Information Scrvicc The Prince Edward Island Crafts Council
SHOW Believe in Treasures: Christmas
Craft Showcase
Vegreville Social Centre December 1-2
Sponsoredby Vegreville Social Soclety. •MaryEliuk; Vegrovillø Social Centre; 4802 47 Street; Vegreville, AB T9G 1K7, (403)632-7654
Calgary
Art Market The PEICC is developinga computer- Calgary Convention Centre based craft informationservice for North (City Centre) American craftspeople. 120 9th Avenue SE The service will give information about sources of supplies, material, equipment,
and expertise.It will be availableat a nominal cost via modem, telephone, fax,
or maiL The PEICC is currentlycollectinginformation for the system and seeks recom-
mendations from craftspeople of suppliers and recognized experts in craft media. Anyone who sends material will receive informationabout the service and credit toward use of the service when it is
November 18-21
Seventh Annual Art and Craft Sale. JURIED. 180 booths.Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday—Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. •Marlene Loney; Art Mar-
ket Productions; P. O. Box 385; Banff, AB TOL OCO,(403)762-2345
Annual Pottery Sale—The Potters' Association South Calgary Community Association Hall
in operation.• PEI Crafts Information Service; 156 RichmondStreet; Char- 3130 16 Street SW lottetown,PEI CIA IH9, Fax: (902)628. November 14 •Calgary, AB (604)255-7942 8740
Guild of Canadian Weavers
Membershipsis open to anyone. Fee:
$15 • Anne Frost; GS300; Box 22, RR3;
Saskatoon,SK S7K 3J6
Tax information for professional urLisLs— Publication No. T4100
Revenue Canada
Just released and available at all District Taxation Offices, part 1 discusses artists' unique working conditions and how they are recognized in tax law. Part 2 contains informationon the tax situations of self-employed artists and employers.
November/December 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
Edmonton area
Gallery Premiere Lakeside Gallery
ACC member Linda Stanler and Eric Stanier present a harvest celebration of work by artists from the Stony Plain area
and further afield. Featured in their first show are:
Worksin clay by: Shirley Rimer (Red Deer), Thomas Aitken and Wendy Berry (Halifax), Linda Stanier (Stony Plain) Works In glass: MarthaWolf(Portland, OR), BrendaTaylor (Calgary) Works on paper: Jean Tait (Stony
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Hand Pullout Sect Ion Plain), Susan H. Smith (Lacombe),
Louise Asselstine (Edmonton)
Architectural tiles: Elly (Spruce Grove)
The Lakeside Gallery is locatedon Hubble's Lake west of Stony Plain off Allan Beach Road between Highways 16 and 16X. Call for directions and hours. •
Linda or Eric Stanier; Box 21, Site 220, RR2; stony Plain, AB TOE 2G0, (403)963-3948
A Touch of Talent Craft Sale Bev Facey Composite High School, 99 Colwill Boulevard, Sherwood Park November 5-6
JURIED. Over 90 booths.Handcrafted Items only, including local and interna-
tionalcrafts. • World of Crafts Ltd.; Box 4265; Edmonton,AB TSE 4T3, (403)436-6666
Monthly feature exhibitions Parkland Potters Guild . November 4-27—Pat Lloyd, The
Works; stoneware and porcelain ... December 2-24—Membersof the Parkland Potters Guild, Gifts From the Fire; pottery
• Crooked Pot Gallery; 4912 51 Avenue; stony Plain, AB (403)963-9573
Sale of Handspun and Handwoven Articles Pleasantview Community League, 10860 57 Avenue November 6
Sponsored by the EdmontonWeavers' Guild. Hours 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Admis-
• Joan; sion $2. Free refreshments.
Gallery shows Electrum Design Studio Ltd., Edmonton
. November 1-24—Gwen Keatley,
From Her Studio in Sylvan Valley, wa-
tercolours
Schlosser (Cal—John Morel/Henry gary), Wood Expressions; boxes
.. November 25-December 24—Group
Show: Mackenzie, Carmichael, Keatley, Morel,Schlosser, Blair
...Ongoing—Wayne Mackenzie •Wayne
Mackenzie;Electrum Design Studio Ltd.; 12419Stony Plain Road; Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3, (403)482-1402, Fax: (403)482-1347
Kaleidoscope of Animals
Oppertshauser Gallery
November 25, 1993-January 3, 1994 Fourth Annual Christmas Sale—all me-
dia. • Jen Pylypow; Oppertshauser
Gallery, stony Plain; Box 908, 5411 51 Street; stony Plain, AB TOE2G0, (403)963-2777
Christmas Craft Supersale University of Alberta
Butterdome, 87 Avenue and
116 Street
November 26-28
JURIED. •World of Crafts Ltd.; Box 4265; Edmonton, AB T6E 4T3, (403)436-6666
13th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Seven Arts Club November 3-5
mas gift items. • Holly Cadrin, Store Manager;The heritage Agricultural society; P.o. Box 908; stony Plain, AB TOE 2G0, (403)963-2777
The Teddy, Doll & Toy Show Mayfield Inn, 16615 109 Avenue November14
An exhibition and show featuring handmade dolls, toys and bears, handmade accessories (clothes, furniture, pictures, photography,etc.), and displays by sup-
pliers. •The Teddy, Doll & Toy Show; P. O. Box 3261; Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3A6
Sculptors Association of Alberta Members Exhibition Johnson Gallery To November 6
Exhibition and sale of 35 works by SAA members in conjunction with the work of
four prominent watercolourists. • Johnston Art Gallery; 771185 Street; Edmonton, AB
Don Kondra, Contemporary Furniture Saskatchewan Craft Gallery To November 23
• 813 Broadway Avenue; Saskatoon,
SK S7N IBS, (306)653-3616
Our Best TO You Exhibition Park, Regina November12-14
First annualart and craft sale; JURIED. • Marg Brown; 113 MacDonald Place;
swift Current,AB S9H 4A5, (306)773.
0394
Narratives in Cloth: Embroidered Textiles from Oppcrtshauser Gallery Aomori, Japan Plain Stony The Museum for Textiles, To November22 Santa's Workshop—Christmas Toronto JURIED exhibition of Western Art, to December 31 Past broadly interpreted—pioneer, cowboy, This exhibition features techniques and Handicraft Store, landscape, realistic, stylized, abstract. • patterns of the area—sashiko, hlshi Jen Pylypow,Curator;Oppertshausør Multicultural Heritage Centre The Mu• (403)436-3506
Gallery; Box 908; stony Plain, AB TOE 2G0, (403)963-2777
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Citadel Theatre, Main Lobby and Lee
Pavilion. • Nancy Clegg; Seven Arts Club; 10806 138 Street; Edmonton, AB T5M IN9, (403)455-3404
November 13-January 3
A sale of high qualityhandcraftedChrist.
zashl, and kogin embroidery. •
geumfor Textiles; 55 Centre Avenue; Toronto, ON (403)599-5321
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IL ESTONES Toronto furniture
designer gets 1993 Prix Saidye
BronfmanAward
Michael C. Fortune is the recipient Of the 17THannual Prix Saidye Bronfman Award. The creative contemporary furniture designer was chosen by a five-person selection committee from a distinguished national list of 17artists in all major craft media. Mr. Fortune is the first furniture designer to receive the award.
The 820,000award,one of Canada's largest arts awards, is administered by the Canadian Crafts Council. It was established in 1977by The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation
to recognizethe work of individuals
who have made a significant contribu-
tion to the developmentof craft in Canada. The award also includes pur-
chaseof worksby the artist for the permanent collection of the Canadian
limited editions.
In 1990he beganconsulting with governments in Trinidad, Tobago and
Mexico to oversee their potential to
manufacture and ultimately design a outdoor furniture from sus— Michael Fortune was recognized for range Of timber sources. indigenous tainable achievinga high level of commitment essential that I achievea to artistic excellenceand the develop- believeit is commissionsthat are ment of craft as a viable means of cul- balancebetween challenge in my lifeartistic tural expression. The selection com- a personal mittee's statement noted that Mr. For- long quest for mastery of my craft, and tune's work "combines the finest exe- projects that have a broader degree of cution with a strong personal sensitiv— socialand economicrelevanceto the ity and the successfulresolution Ofa world in which we live," says Fortune. wide range of problems". The commit- Michael Fortune employs traditional tee wasimpressed with his use of craft woodworkingtechniques in combinaas a tool for social and economic tion with methodsthat are more often associated with aircraft and marine change. Michael Fortune has earned an inter- technology, such as hollow core and national reputation over the years for vacuum-mouldedwood surfaces. He his innovative designs for one-of-a- has also workedextensivelywith the kind objects in wood, commissioned technique of wood-forming, specifiresidential furnishings and items in cally steam-bending.
Museum Of Civilization.
To further your education,apply novv for che
Bobbi Hoffman Scholarship Emerging craftspeople and students, or those who are in the early stages of their professional development,and are members of the Alberta Craft Council working in the clay, glass, fibre, wood and/or metal are invited to apply. To apply, please submit: a minimumof 5 to a maximumof 12 slides résumé
artist's statement
written description of the proposed educationalproject to be supported letter of reference assessing the applicant's artistic background, potential and ability to successfully complete the proposed project award must be used within one year, and a written report submitted to The the ACC by May 1995. Deadline for entries: March I, 1994 Please send all applications to:
Amountof award: $500
The recipient will be notified by May 1, 1994 For more information,contact: Jane Kidd, Calgary—246-7540
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Alberta Craft Council
509, 10136 100 Strcct
Edmonton, AB T5J OPI
Telephone:428-1654 Fax: 425-2314
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November/December 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
Mr Fortune has taught at Sheridan Martha Henry, Jeff Holmwood, Allan College School Of Crafts and Design Lindoe, Wayne MacKenzie,Jim Nor-
(Oakville, Ontario), the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (Toronto) and at collegesand universities acrossNorth America. He is past president of the
Ontario Crafts Counciland is volunteer advisor for the WoodworkersAl-
fiance for Rainforest Protection, a joint Canadian/ American organization promoting sustainable and appro-
ton, Kent Oldring, Liv Pederson, Darren Peterson, Bill Pridmore, Shirley Rimer, Sally Smith, Ted Trusz, Sam
Uhlick.
ling silver buffalo pins from Alberta Craft Council Presents... Craft Shop. The pins were to be given as gifts on the Premier's recent trip to Japan. The pins are part of Olinger's Silver Images
series,based on pictographs at Writing-on-Stone in southern Alberta.
Lakeside Gallery
Linda and Eric Stanier have opened Curious query
the Lakeside Gallery at Linda's studio on Hubbies Lake west of Stony Plain. The gallery will feaLurethe work Of contemporary craft artists. Showcase showcase Linda's own work—an exhibition of The work of sixteen ACC members terracotta planters—is on view at the was promincntly displayed at ShowHolt Renfrew Cafe in Manulife Place case '93, Alberta's Annual Arts Mar(Edmonton) until November in an keting Conferencein Edmonton,Oc- exhibition that began September 22. The ACC was offered six tober 21—24. small display cases to display works in Bound for Japan clay, glass, fibre, metal and wood. The featured artists were: Carol Bra- Premier Ralph Klein's office recently dley, Jane Cameron, Mark Gibeau, purchased 10 of Kent Olinger's ster-
priate use of rainforest resources.
When, how, and why did the noun "jury" become the verb 'to jury Doreen Ozuk of The Ad Agency Ltd., Edmonton, Wantsto know about this
and other transformationsof nouns
-into verbs. "l have Searchedall the references we have at this office to find verification Of the use Of 'jury , past tense, etc.. .a would appreciate any information about the Sourcefor words in a new use—e.g. 'Juried'. Ideas Or information, anyone?
Acc giftmemberships
ACC memberships make great gifts for students, novicesand established craftspeople—and for people who like to know about and/or collect craft. Member benefits Bi-monthly newsletter—AlbertaCraft Magazine 10 per cent discount at Alberta Craft Council Presents... Craft
Invitation to eachAccp...Gallery exhibition/opening Suppliers Guide, categorized by medium Annual Directory of Craft Fairs and Shows in Alberta• Marketing tags Annual Bobbi Hoffman Scholarship Award Portfolio Registry and Marketing/ Research Library
1993
h Networking assistance Mastercard Merchant Discount Plus many Other opportunities availablcto ACC member—call ACC officc for information 1993
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ARK ET ING The short and the long of things—
CINAFE
Chris Carson
articipating in -acraft show like CINAFE '93 is always a gaåble.
It isn't until the show is over
that you can determine whether it was successful or not. Measuring short-term success is fairly easy: you are successful if you make sales to cover expenses. Long-term success is more difficult xo judge: not all sales from a specific
at event occurimmediately—exposure a craft show may lead to business down the road which offsets the price paid at
director Susan Abells and ACC president Anne Brodie, executive SbopmanagerChris Carson tooktbeAlberta Craft Council ACCP...Craft to tbe Cbicago International New Art Forms Exposition (CINAFE '93)October 7-10. The exhibition and sale of twentieth-century objectsof studio art and design attracts exhibitors and buyersfrom all over Nortb
America and abroad. Ten ACC memberswere invited to participate in tbe ACC's second consecu— tive trip to Chicago: Wendy Allen, Sally Barbier, Don Bednar (Edmonton), Karen Cantine (Edmonton), John Cbalke,Jeff de Boer, Jane Kidd, Charles Lewton-Brain, WendyToogoodand Charles Wissinger(Red Deer). Except as indicated otherwise, all are from Calgary.
CINAFE is a an extremelywell-run exposition which is cerLainlyable to deliver crowds for exhibitors. On the opening benefiLnight, and on Friday (OcLober8), serious buyers were out with their credit cards. Also on Friday,
the beginning to get your name and during die day, the exposition site was products out into the marketplace. overrun with art and high school StuUntil those follow-up sales take place, dents. On Saturday and Sunday, famiyou can only try to gauge public re— lies and the general population of sponse through observation and infor-
mal assessments. Our second trip to CINAFE netted a 40 per cent increase in sales. so far, however,pending further sales that still may Come, we did not cover expenses.
Chicago and area visited the fair. discovered, through conversations with visitors and buyers, that people came from all parts ofthe United States and Canada. IVY e were visited by many Albertans. Several docents from the
But our primary goal, as a not-for- EdmontonArt Galprofit organization, was to present lery dropped by our some Of Alberta's best craft to an interbooths. So did Linda
national audience.On that level, we Wedman and Vin— did very well.
cent Gasparri, from
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Edmonton's •rhe Works Festival. One of ACCP...'s preparators, Ken Christiansen, and his wife Shannon paid us a visit as they neared the end of a cross-
countrytrip by van.
Our Alberta craft was well-received in year, we had the lowestChicago. priced items in the exposition: snow domes by Wendy Allen, and it was at our lowest price points that most of
our sales occurred.We sold 24 snow domes, and a full Series Of 15 sterling silver vase pins by Karen Cantine. Other sales included a stainless steel and granite table by Don Bednar; a clay sculpture by Sally Barbier,• a lapis, ster-
informatlon publlcaelons
1994 Directory of Craft Fairs & Shows
Deadline for submission Of information: November
20, 1993
Mail or fax information to: Alberta Craft Council 509, 10136 100 Street
Edmonton,AB T5J OPI
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Fax: (403)425-2314 Call Helena at (403)428-1654 for information. • ACC SuppliersGuide The new suppliers guide has been published and mailed to all currentACC members.Many contributing suppliers offer discounts to members—see the guide for details. Price: ACC members, free; non-members $5.
November/December 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
ARK ET ING ling silver and copper clock by Karen Cantine,• and four metal and leather ties by Jeff de Boer. Jeff de Boer's distinctive work seems to have made a mark in Chicago. Severalvisitors realized that Jeff s ties were also featured in Selected Treasures Of Canadian
Craft, a touring exhibition from Vancouver'SCanadianCraft Mu— seum then at the Chicago Cultural Centre. Albertans Crys
Harse, Martha Henry, and Kirsten Abrahamson were also respresented in Chicago at that
secondvenue. The pieces we sold went to a variety of destinations: Japan (Jeff de Boer), Texas (Sally Barbier), New York, Ohio, California, and
other parts of the United States.
Wednesday, I December 1993
DAY WITHOUT ART
CANADA
An international day Of action and mourning
in responseto the AIDScrisis
Day Without Art celebrates the lives of colleagues and friends while mourning their loss vn creative communities. In past years, Organizations and individuals have marked the day with observances and activities ranging from specially designed programs, exhibitions and concerts that focus on AIDS-related Issues to distribution ofliterature, seminars and guerrilla art activities, often planned in conjunction with local AIDS service groups. For information:Day Without Art—Canada
c/o Gallery 76, Ontario College of Art 100 McCaulStreet 1oronto, ON Msr IWI
While we sold some work Of five of our artists, a number of pieces
did not sell. Our results were
better than some exhibitors, not as good as others. We fell into the.middle ground, selling well,
but not enough to cover expenses. We noticed a general lack Of red
dots on our tours of the exhibits.
It was obvious that there is a lot of fine craft on the market but only a limited number of active collectors. The economy is forcing a lot of would-becollectors to just look, though with desire
in their yes. But from the fa-
vourable comments we received, it was clear that Alberta craft is in the same league as the best in the world.
The QuebecCraft Council and the Ontario Craft Council are both interested in attending CINAFE with us next year. The federal government may also be interested in supporting us if all three provinces are willing to participate.
November/December 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
Ceramicartist and instructor Chuck VVissinger (Red Deer) was among the Alberta Craft
Council's delegation to the 1993
Chicago International New Arts F or ms Expos i tion (CINAFE '93). His comments on the show: was a pretty strong show— much bigger than last year. The majority of the work was design-oriented, but that's what sells. Alberta looks pretty good (beside the other exhibitors)." And, on continuing participaat CINAFE: "1 think A1berta has the potential to beComea significant factor in the world (in craft). It Canonly do it if it gets Out there to be seen. have no national magazine or anything,so its not easy to let .people know we're here." CINAFE he says is One Way Of
doing that.
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Next
at Alberta
On the road
Craft
between Council Presents... As a result Of collaborations and the the Alberta Craft Council
Gallery and Craft Travelling Exhibition Program of Shop Calgary's Muttart Art Gallery, two
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ACC memberexhibitionsare on tour
November 4-December 31 Under the Tree:A Canadian Craft Christmas
Continuing
an
annual tradition,
ACCP... displays works for sale from 150Alberta craftspeople and 50 artists from across Canada. Join the Alberta Craft Council in celebrating a true Canadian Craft Christmas. . Featured in the Craft Shop November—Wildfowl carvings by
in Alberta: *
Good Tbings Come in Small
Packages November 19-December 12—F00thills Composite High School, Oko-
toks December 17, 1993-1anuary 3, Municipal 1994—Didsbury
December—Jewellery by Dee Fontans
ages* Fibre is Good For You*
*Travelling exhibitions co-ordinated by the Alberta Craft Council and the Muttart Art Gallery in Calgary. Featured in the Craft Shop Tcrri Wright (mixed media) and Deborah Hamilton (wood) •
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February 24-April 2, 1994 Andrighetti Glassworks—anexhibition of hand-blown glass by 9 artists from one of Vancouver's top glass studios. Featured in the Craft Shop Barb Pankratz—fibrc (weavingand mixed media)
Edmonton
Fibre is GoodFor You
to November 14—Hanna & District Allied Arts Council, Hanna December 17, 1993-January 3,
& District
Health Care Complex, Coronation January 6-February 2 0—Alberta Craft Council Presents... Gallery, Edmonton Call for entries
Ted Trusz
January 6-February 19, 1994 Soutbern Alberta Woodworkers' Society i 0th Anniversary Exbibi— tion of WoodObjects and Furni— ture Good Things Comein Small Pack—
Library, Didsbury January 6-February 20—Alberta Craft Council Presents... Gallery,
INCARNATION
June 23-Jttly 30, 1994
(When
Recycling Meets Fine Craft)
ecLiveof exhibition: ro explore the diversity of fine crafted objects partially or fully produced from recycled material. The intent is to show the practicality of using recycled items in an innovative way to create functional and non-functional pieces.
Deadline for entries: March 1, 1994 Eligibility•.
must be a current member of the Alberta Craft Council all pieces must be current and available (completed in 1993Or 1994 and available for exhibition June 1, 1994) • • all pieces must be partially or fully made out of one or more of the following media: clay, glass, wood, fibre, and metal although not required, we encourageartists to submit works that are for sale. (ACCP... receivesa commissionof 40% on all works sold.) Alberta Craft Council Presents... Gallery #206, got50 102Street Edmonton, ABT5J 4C7 (403) 425-0909
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for the Arts
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CanadianContemporary Quilts curator Marilyn Walker, centre, takes in some local craft with Chris Carson and Susan Abells at ACCP...Crafi Shop. Below, Schools of ModernArt, by Carol Goodu (Mississauga,ON), left; and Quilt of Womenby Lauren Beckett (Vittoria, ON), from the exhibition. —photos by Larry Bolch
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Gudrun Barth Helena Bracken RossBradley (Alternate General Monoger) Anne Brodie Albino Brus
Pat Callaghan Chris Carson
Meredith Egan
Marino Plewes
JillFischer
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Patricio I lovtnogel Rachel Hunter Ken Klippev
Brenda Malkinson Tom McFaU Daniel Milburn Movie Myers
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Shirley Rimev Allan Sheppard Macionn Sinkooics Caco Skulle Eric Stonier Linda Stonier (General Ted
Wayne Yung
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