ALBERTA/ MAGAZINE celebrate
cran
in tie
americas
1993
1993 year of cran in abena
Blueprint for culture Page 3
Artists in schools Page 4
Take yourself seriously Pages 6
Connie Cooper's
Universe
Allan Sheppard
Page 8
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Bookbinders Under the Tree— BrianQueen,Canadian Guild (Calgary
A Canadian CraftChristmas November 4—December 31, 1993
is the season to prepare for ACCP's third annual Christmas sale and ex-
and Book Artists Chapter) and a young associate share their appreciation of A JapaneseVi— kingBoat—Andrew Tarrant—earthenware,(Turner Valley) Alberta Pot-
hibition. You can make 1993%Under the Tree a great success—let ters' Associationat the opening of
staff know about any suitable gift items retailing for less than sroo.If you make Christmasornaments,let us know aboutthem as well. If your work is accepted, shipment Canbe made directly to ACCP... by October 20. Every Canadian province and territory is represented in Under the Tree. Let is know if you are aware of craftspeople working outside of Alberta who might like to submit pieces for the show. For more information, call (403)425-0909.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTUREAND THE ARTS 2
September/October 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
"Tbe work of the artist and cultural worker is real work that makes a continuing and
Cultural Futurethe CCA focused on
three areas. ACC members should beenduringcontributionte the cgltgral and Comefamiliar with each and use them as the basis for discussionswith local economicwealth of Canada. candidates during the upcoming elec—
tion.
Blueprint
for
culture
The following excerptscover the Blueprint's highlights;
I. An Economicand Environmental
Context for a Federal Cultural Policy The cultural labour force has grown at a rate of 122per cent over the last ten measuredyears, twice the rate of the
Canadianlabour market as a whole. This growth has been fuelled by an investment Of public funds, but it has
also been driven by a growingacuity within the sector for attracting reve-
tional trade and labour market
development programs.
Recognition that the cultural sector operates on the basis of a chain of creativity based on the individual artist Or creator, flowing through producers, distributors, conservators and consumers. The chain of creativity is interdepend-
ent and must be preservedintact
for cultural production to operate effectively.
Recognition Of the changing realities within Canadiansociety. The federal governmentand the cultural Sector must continue to ensure that
the aboriginal peoples, the multicultural community, francophone communitiesoutside OfQuebecare included in a substantivemanner in the executionOfa coherentfederal
nues from the general public and the private sector. The trend is clear. The growth rate Of the cultural sector la— cultural policy. A responsible fed— he CanadianConferenceof the bour market is considerably higher than the rate of spending increases by the eral cultural policywill also afford Arts (CCA) has prepared a federal government in this area. sufficient latitude to ensure that Blueprintfor Our Cultural Fu— Quebec can work to preserveand 2. Supporting Structures egrewhichit hopeswill be usefulin enhanceits culture. putting culture and cultural policy on The critical elements Of any support the agenda during the next federal elec- programsfor the arts: Recognitionthat a cultural sector tion, which will probably be called for Recognitionthat the aris ahd culhas a pre-eminentrole in charting the early fall. The CCA draws its tural industries are an important its own future and must be directly membershipfrom individualsand part Of Canadianlife, in both ecoinvolvedin the policy programme ganiZatiOns (including the Alberta nomic and nation-buildingterms. formulation process. Craft Council and the Canadian Crafts The work Ofthe artist and cultural 3. Essential Services Council) across the country, and is the workeris real work that makesa strongest lobby group for artists and continuing and enduring contribu- The ultimate test of a federalcultural the arts at the federallevel. tion to the cultural and economic policy is the ability to make things happen—concretemeasuresthat give wealth Of Canada. According to CCA president Simone Auger, the objective Of a federal cul— Commitment to the sustenanceand substance to the literary merits Of a tural policy is "to ensure the limited development of our national cul- policy statement. resourcesof the federal governmentbe tural institutions,and a preserva- a. The Department of Communicaapplied effectively and coherently in tion of the arm's-length principles tions must createa single focus for the cultural domains By developing a for agencies such as Canada the arts, culturalindustries and mucoherent federal cultural policy, the Council,Telefilm Canadaand the seums and heritage within its op— various mechanisms of the Government National Film Board of Canada. erations. orchestrated to Of Canada could be Commitment to ensure that all b. The Governmentof Canadamust work harmoniously and effectively to urgently undertake a compreheninstruments Of government Work meet the challenges Of cultural sustetoward the fulfilment of the objecsive revision of the Copyright Act, nance and development." and must assign sole responsibility tives Of a federalcultural policy, including taxation policy, interna- Continued on Page 17 In developing its Blueprintfor Ogr
September/October 11
Alberta Craft Magazine
3
EAT URE Special opportunity
Visual
artists
in the schools
he Alberta Foundation for the arts is expandingthe its Artists in Schools Residency Pro— gram into the Visual, Literary, Film and Video Arts on a pilot basis. The pilot program is modelled on the AFA's residency program for the performing arts. It will provide financial assistance, on a competitive basis, to schools and/or school jurisdictions for residency programs involving Albertan professional artists, speciaJoists, companies or organizations. The program is intended to encourage the presentation Of in-depth arts programs in Alberta schools. The Objectives are: to expose students to Albertan artisxs and their work . to expose students to the creative process
to develop students' creativity The program will run from MARCH1, 1994 to December 31, 1994 Artists may participate in the program
in either or both Of the following ways:
By applying to be 1isted on an Artist Roster Application deadline: October 1, 1993 Residencies to commence •after Sep•
tember 1, 1994
The Artist Roster will be sent to every
school in Alberta in January 1994. Schools may select artists from the list and prepare joint. applications for funding before the Spring 1994deadline, to be announced. Artists who want to appear on the roster must submit generalized residency proposals for assessment by a jury Ofeducators and for the informa-
4
tion of prospectiveschool partners. By collaborating with a school to submit a residency proposal Application deadline: December 1993
Residencies to commence after March 1994
Artists and schools may jointly develop a residency proposal to be submitted by the school for jury assessment. Successful schools will receive a grant from the foundation for 50 per cent of the cost Of the residency. Schools may prepare joint proposals with artists from the roster or with other artists whose work they know will meed their educational goals. GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT
Category A residencies (involving artists who Wantto be listed on the Artist Roster) ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA
Any full-time professional artist Or specialist resident in Alberta, Or any Albertan non-profit arts company Or organization is eligible to apply to participate in this program. Artists must be listed on the juryapproved Artist Roster. To appear on the roster, artists are required to submit a detailed residency proposal for jury assessment. Residencies must last at least five fivehour days within a 30-day period. A residency Will normally involve -one
. student worksho lecture demonstrationsand/or readings, screenings, or exhibitions
. student demonstrations and/or
student readings, screenings or exhibitions based on the program Wherever possible, residencies should include the following: . in-service sessions for teachers . community
workshops
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
must be An application form completed in full and signed by the applicant.
In addition, the applicantmust submit a detalied proposal which includes:
the objectives of the residency b. an outline Of the residency show— ing how its objectives will be met at each grade level c. a tentative schedulefor the residency (in timetable format) show—
ing any teacher in-services and community workshops offered as part Of the residency details of any space, materials or gquipment, etc. required for the
residency and who will be respon—
Sible for providing them a Ldetailed budget showing all projected expenses and revenues associated with the residency f. a lesson plan for at least one Stu— dent workshop Or class to be ofschool, but collaborations between fered by the artist during the ptoschools will be considered.TO be eli— poseGesidency gible, programs must: g. brief summary Of the residency -encouragethe active participation for inclusion in the Artist Roster Of as many students as possible OTHER REQUIREMENTS allow each group of students to work with the artist on at least a. details of any residency and/or three Occasions educational arts programs previously offered encompassno fewerthan two of the following components: b. a current résumé classes/master classes/clinics Continued on page 5
September/October 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
ARK ET Tackling the
bridalmarket
reps/ry
for Q,/nique
ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL PRESENTS... GALLERY AND CRAFTSHOP Manulife Place West, 2NDFloor
9if/san/
425-0909
Contact: Chris Carson
ome
e warmth of a tea bowl, the brilliance of a Silvernecklace, the sparkle Of a blown glass goblet, the comfort Of a quilt wrapping a
gurnisÄinys
carved wooden rocking chair; the craftsperson cre-
ates beauty where there Wasonly utility.. " This
bridal registry offers handcrafted dinnerware, glassware, jewellery, home furnishings, and giftware to enrich and beautify your home. Call for a personal
GALLERY AND CRAFT SHOP
ALBERTA
2ND Floor Manulife Place West consultation; every detail will be taken care Of. 10150 - 102 Street 425-0909 Also offered are lay-away plans and gift certificates. Visit and discover the world Of craft. That entry (above) in the Fall/ Winter 1993issue of Photo by Stanbaugh Photographics Wedding Bells and the display advertisement (right) launch Alberta Craft Council Presents... as a serious'player in the Edmonton wedding market. It's another mar— keting opportunity which ACC members who produce the kinds of' craft and giftware listed in the entry should not over— 100k. Retail manager Chris Carson has researchedthe market and is anxious to help. Call him. c. support materials showing the art-
Category B residencies (joint subist's skills missions from artists and schools or d. one current professionalletter of -tschool jurisdictions) reference Any Albera school or school jurisdicASSESSMENT PROCESS lion recognizedby the Department of Education, opurating on full-time Applications will be assessed by a jury. basis and catering to _students from Applicants will be informed of jury Kindergarten may apply. decisions approximately 2 months Up Co $8,000 in matchinyfunds is following the application deadline. awarded to schools and jurisdictions Assessment criteria to cover 50 per cent of the artist's . artistic merit contracted fee (excluding GST). Applicant's professional backThe proposals must meet generally ground an achievements as docuthe same criteria for applications as mented in the application and Catergory A residencies and agree to support materials certain reproting requirements for the artist and the school or jurisdiction. . viability of budget projections
September/October 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
APPLICATION
OCTOBER I
DEADLINE:
SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS
Arts in Schools Residency Program Alberta Community Development Arts and Cultural Industries Branch 3RDFloor, Beaver House 10158 103 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J OX6
For further information and appli— cation forms/ contact: Alberta Community Development
Arts and Cultural Industries Branch Telephone: (403) 427-6315
5
Executive director's report It's time
to take
yourself seriously—
In fact, we are far from marginal. We are integral parts Of
the economy.In many
Brit— communities,fromStratford,Ontarioto Rosebud,Albertato Chemainus,
tsh Columbia we are the economyand, in a veryreal senseswe are the future. Weare not taken seriously.
Yet
Part of the reason may be that we do not take ourselves seriously enough. We may why take here's our work seriously—our art, our aesthetics, our technique, our
a role in the community,we tend to hold back. Perhaps we Susan Abells when it comestonot so long ago, when the arts and culture were marginal activiremember times, ties. Perhaps we have forgotten how hard many of us have workcd to change the community's perception Ofus and Whatwe do. Perhaps we are simply unaware of how successfulwe have been. Whatever the reason, we need"to remember one thing: if we do not take ourselvesSeriously, no one else will. Employment by Economic Sector
hÅt's why
500
the in-
475
tion Oh employ-
ment trends is so important. And that's why is 'So impor-
450 425 400
omettmes,those of us in the arts and crafts tend to take ourselves for granted. ISTe don't take our-
selves seriously enough, especially in our roles as contributors to the eco-
nomic and social well-being of our communities.It probably comes as a
surprise for most of us to discover that the arts are one Of the fastest-grOWing sectors of the economy in terms of total crnploytncnt. According to information provided b)'
the CanadianConferenceof the Arts
accept the implication s of
350
that- informa—
325
275
tron and act on them. The -arts and culture are
250
Artists and cul-
300
an
are •tisefål, pyo-
200
ductive mem-
bers Of society and likely to besome moreso.In
175 150
100
According to Statistics Canada figures
0
industry.
tural workers
225
in its Blueprintfor Our Cultural Future, employment In culturc.l activities has three almost doubled since 1984 of the traditional engines of the Canadian economy—agriculture,fisheries, and forestry—have remained stagnant
or declined.
tant for us to
375
eco n 0 my'
125
where the trend
toward homebased self-employment is a
50
25
84
85 86
87
88
89
90
91 92
93
majortrend that now seems -Irre--
versiblc, we are an economic
(see chart) culture far outranks fisherand forestry and is quickly closing in on agriculture in terms Of total employment. Yet we still tend to bc regarded as somehow marginal in i' the real world".
Agriculture
6
September/October 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
' Fisheries
Source: Statistics Canada
Forestry
Culture
factor that must
be recognized
and accounted for.
REC OR S
XECUTIVE Nor is the work We do mere busy work, filling time and keeping folks Off the streets until some real work
Trends in annual family expenditures on culture
Selected items, 1982 and 1990 (current dollars) 1982 1990
comes along. The CCA and Statistics Canada provide another piece Of in-
formation that verifies the impor—
tance of culture to Canadiansnot just as an economicsector but as an important part of their lives and lifestyles. Total consumption Of cultural
material in Canada has more than
doubled since 1982,outstripping the growth of the economy as a whole by roughly 50 per cent (see chart)J blueprint underlines the The umportanceof this information: "The -growth lines shown in these data are
not aberrations.They tell us most
convincingly that in an economy where information is of growing im— portance, the arts and cultural indusCries are well positioned to play a
continuing role in the process of
economic development in Canadian society. Public policy directed at the cultural sector can no longer be seen sas a form of charity Orlargesse but as a highly productive strategic invest— ment. So, pat yourselves on the back for a job well done. And when your candidates for the fedc,-alelection due this fall come around to ask for your vote, ask them if they are aware of the information provided by the CCA (also see the editorial in this issue). Show them the graph and the chart. Tell them it'S time they recognized the economic and social roles Of culture, as well as the artistic role. If you need any information oradvice on how to get your political points on the table, please give me a call. With our governmentsin cost-cutting mode
Home Entertainment Equipment Cable Television Live Performances Print Media3Total Books Magazines Newspapers/Other Feature Films: Total
323 176 65 333 139
189 56 27 184 72 41 71 47
71 123 161
41
Cinema
6 Video rental/sales Records, Tapes, CDs 7 Works OfArt Total: Selected Culture Expenditures 564 20,253 Total Current Consumption Source:Statistics Canada: Family Expenditures Survey
72 89 92 12 1,162 33,095
% change
-1982-1990
+71%
+141 %
+81%
+73% +73% 243%
+76% +1,383% +70% +71% 106%
+ 63 %
Federal Government Expenditures on Culture
by Major Cultural Sector, 1981-82to 1990—91
2.0 0 1.0
1981-82
1984-85
Total Expenditures
Broadcasting
these days, we will have to work harder than ever simply to keep from falling
StatisticsCanada Source:
—villtaken seriously.
Cultural Future
behind traditional sectors which are
EPORT
4987-88
Heritage
1990—9;
Other*
includes book and periodical publishing, film and video, an sound recording.
Graphic material courtesy Canadian Conference of the Arts, Blueprint for Our
September/October | 993 Alberta Craft Magazine
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R OF ILE "I make functional things that are unique... (but) which people can live with.
The universe in her
back yard Allan Sheppard
t's taken Connie Cooper almost 20 years to build her career to the point where she can think seriOusly about working full-time at her craft. But if you talk to her about the
Wayher career has developed, you leave with the impression that the universe—
her universe—is unfoldingjust about exactlyas it should. Connie graduated from the Alberta
College of Art in 1974 with a major in
ceramicsand a minor in painting and drawing. She then drifted through a
variety of "Odd jobs" (including parttime teachingafter she took a Bachelor of Education degree) until J 982, when the birth Of the first child took her temporarily, though voluntarily, Out of the work force and, for the first time, into a Stu-
dio. Working in her base-
ment, she began a long, slow process of exploration and discovery in her craft.
VVhenConnie started her studio work, the trend Was toward temperature firing with electric kilns. She followed
that trend at first, but
gradually drifted toward porcelainbased mid-range firing methods: the purc Whitefinish, She discovered,was like Whitepaper, and the ideal medium on which to express herself through her
second love—painting. (Working on greyish, high-temperature surfaces is, she says, "like painting on brown pap er " 0
Connie's style and decorative vocabu-
lary "have been evolving over the years". She now favours platters, large
bowls, footed bowls, and tea sets— three-dimensional shapes which are functional
Integration, in Connie's aesthetic, involves the proper relationships between the three-dimensional shapes of
her vessels and the two-dimensional techniques ofher decorating methods,
but it also
in design and intent,
relates form
and function, even
b ut which
can also serve as a
subject and Object and (easy to Say,
canvas
cult to
her
do without
decora-
into sentimentality)
slipping
painterly
tion. Connie now
mostly in majollica, glazing the base vessel without decoration, then painting'
a design on the surface with a second
set Ofglazeswhich, whenfired, fuse into the baseglaze.
She favours small runs, sel-
more
than
eight ofa given
shape; but even then, ln-
div i dual pieces of the
same run can differ—sometimes subtly,
somettmes
greatly—in effect because she decorates each one -distinctly. The challenge in tea sets is
life and art/ craft.
Way I
kind ofwork I do—is in-
tegral to my lifestyle: home, garden." she says. Her work, in particular her motifs, draw heavily on her back-yard garden—lots Of fruits, vegetables, plants. (Not so many vegetables these days; they take too much time.)
Connie is still a part-time potter, working an average Of2() hours a week.
She also works on call as a community arts centre co—ordinatorfor the city Of Calgary, partly because she likes teaching and partly because just Gke to get above the ground." However,her
work is now So popular that she is ready to bow to the inevitable and begin workingfull time in a studio, but not, she says hopefully, in the basement.
Connie Cooper's work is carried by Craft Council P resents.. -Craft Shop (Edmoncon)' Provenance 2 Gallery (Calgary), and Mountain Avens Gallery (Canmore).
a bit different: to maintain Consis- Alberta tency
among the picces by "echoing shapes and motifs. The secret, she says, is integration: you get to the point where it (the work) is integrating, it doesn't work."
September/October 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
Hend Pullout Secclon sponsors
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 vor frankly sexual manifestationsof love. The theme
can be appliedas broadlyas desired; special prizes for holloware, design and student work to encourage submissions in those areas.
... Entrantsmust be MAG membersby October 31, 1993
... Maximumof four entries per individual; must be original designs completed 1992/93which have not been exhibited before. 1..A MAG donationwill finance purchase of the Best in Show winner and other pieces to the budget limit by the Canadian Museumof Civilization—include wholesale price of work with entry The work Will be judged for design and technical merit . Submit: up to four pieces, identified with tags available from MAG. • MetalArts Guild; 1179A King Street
west, suite 007; Toronto, ON M6K
3C5; (416)588-3282
Spring Festival of Quilts
competition; Challenge Wallhanging competition; Sale and workshops Merve Moore Sportsplex, Melville, Saskatchewan
Entries March 5, 1994; exhibition April 15 .. Quilt competition offers prizes and a Viewer Choice Award
. Take part in Challenge Wallhanging competitionby buying a kit from the
• Mildred Mazur (306)782-2411, quilts;
DeannaDittrick (306)792-4473,sale table; Ruth Daunheimer (306)728.
3893, workshops; Melville and District
Quilter Inc.; Box 2947;Melville,SK SOA 2P0
International ARTFOLIO—1nternationa1Art Competition Art 54 Gallery, Soho, New York City Entries October Il, Exhibition December 8-26
A JURIED exhibition of fine art, photography and fine crafts—clay, glass, fibrel
textiles, paper, metalwork, enamel,
jewellery, wood, furniture with $25,000 in awards: $5,000 Grand Prize, 60 First Prize winners (New York gallery exhibition), 50 Second Prize winners (subscription to a top-ranked art magazine). Statement: "This is by far the most eco-
nomicalway to gain exposurein New
work, dimensions, medium, retail
price if for sale. (If slides are not available, send 20cm x 25cm up-
mounted photographs, labelled on the back.
... Entry fee $14.95 per slide plus $24.95 handling
. Payment in US currency: checks or drafts drawnon a US bank, I-JS money
order; add $20 service charge for
payment in foreign currency;
cheques madeout in US funds but drawn on a foreign bank will not be accepted. . All materials, including payment, in a single envelope.
• Artfolio; 500 Summer Suite, Suite 206; Stamford, Conn 06901 U.S.A.; (203)359-4422; Fax (403)975-0266
Edmonton area
York, where critics explore artistic talent
Kaleidoscope of Animals
sponse to artists' need tor exposure and recognition in the major art centres. Our staff is dedicated to artists' causes and assures equal and fair consideration of
Submissions October 15; vexhibition November 25, 1993January 3, 1994
and share discoveries with art lovers everywhere.Artfoliowas formedin re-
all submittedworks.Collectors, gallery owners, critics and the general public will be invited to attend the exhibition. Sale of all artworkis encouraged; 25 per cent commission. Notifications October 25-30; opening
reception December Il , 4-6 p.m. Exhibi-
tion informationand shipping instructions Will be mailed to exhibiting artists. All exhibited work will be insured during the exhibition; all unsold work will be returned. Submit:
. Minimum3 slides, no maximum; 35 mm, mounted in cardboard or plastic, placed in clear slide sheets and Iabelled: Front—name,address, phone, top pt image, category; Back—title of
September/October 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
Oppertshauser Gallery
Fourth Annual Christmas Sale—all
media, 2-D and 3-D. JURIED exhibition depicting animals, broadly interpreted in any medium or style.
Animal Categories: Domestic, Exotic, Fantasy Submit: six slides (maximum), Written proposal including current biography, proposal description, contact name and number.
Jury meets October 27; notification October 31; delivery by November 23; pick up January 4.
Commissionrate 35 per cent. • Jen Pylypow; Oppertshauser Gallery; Box 908, 5411 51 Street; stony Plain, AB TOE 2G0; (403)963-2777
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13th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Seven Arts Club November 3-5
Held in the Citadel Theatre, Main Lobby and Lee Pavilion; parking concessions, lunches ordered and delivered; rest area with free coffee for exhibitors and volunteers.
The Seven Arts Club Is a non-profit organization; proceeds go to provide scholarships to local students in the visual and performingarts. Fee: $100 for eight-foot space for three
days •Nancy Clegg; Seven Arts Club; 10806 138 Street; Edmonton,AB T5M
IN9; (403>455-3404
Canada
Bookworks at AKA
AKA Artists' Centre, Saskatoon Entries October5; exhibition October 1993
Open, NON-JURIED exhibitionof work exploring the form, idea, or theme of "book'. No limit on number of entries. •
AKA Artists' Centre; 12 23rd Street E., 3rd Floor; Saskatoon, SK S7K OH5; (306)652-0044
Foyer Gallery Edmonton Centennial Public Library
Ongoing
Open to solo or group shows in all media.
Community Programs; Edmonton
Public Library; 7 Sir WinstonChurchill Square; Edmonton,AB T5J 2V4;
(403)423-2332, ext. 246
Alberta Exhibitions and consignment sales The Brock Gallery Ongoing
Submit applications for exhibitions of 2and 3-dimensional work. Also submit
pottery,jewellery and small items on consignment. •Janice Brock (403)3425007 or Shirley Rimer, Curator, 3474950; Brock Gallery; #1, 6722 Gaetz Avenue; Red Deer, AB T4N 4E1
Calgary
Christmasretailer World of Gifts Ongoing
Will accept on consignmentany products that will appeal to a gift purchaser •
Jeff Williams; (403)484-0157; Fax (403)444-4754
Edmonton area Accepting Submissions Latitude 53 Gallery Ongoing
Latitude53 Society of Artists encourages contemporaryartists and fosters
experimental cultural developments an dialogue among artists and others.
Submit: résumé. statement,up to 20 slides, video or tapes. CARFAC recommendedfee schedule applies. • Mark Joslin, CuratorlDirec• tor•,Latitude 53 Gallery; 10137 104
Street; Edmonton, AB T5J OZ9;
(403)423-5353
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Canada Canadian-made jewellery National Gallery Bookstore Ongoing
Submit slides, photographs or portfolios of Iow- to moderately priced jewellery. •
Diane Cardill; The Bookstore, National Gallery of Canada; Box 427, Station A; Ottawa, ON KIN 9N4; (613)990-0961
Retail gallery Artina's Ongoing
This store sells Canadian-made jewel. lery only. It is looking for submissions
from Albertans doing quality work in ceramics.•J. C. Black; Artina's; 1002 GovernmentStreet; Victoria, BC V8W
IX8; (604)386-7000
Craft Shop Canadian Museum of Civilization Ongoing
The shop seeks Innovative, primarily utilitarian work from established and younger craftspeople. The immediate need is for work in metal, wood,basketry or other textiles. The shop has open and closed display shelves and a 6' x 8' wall for hangings. Retail price range: $10 to $400. Submit: résumé, slides, list of places where work is currently carried for sale.
This call has been made throughthe Canadian Crafts Council, which notes that few artists outside Ontario and Quebec are currently represented in the
shop. Send copies Of any submissions to the CCC at: 189 Laurier Avenue East,
Ottawa,ON KIN 6P1; (613)235-8200, FAX (613)235-7425. • Penny Trottier,
Unager Commercial programmes; Canadian Museumof Civilization; PO Box 3100, Station B; Hull, PQ 4H2
Seeking submissions Masterangelo Gallery Ongoing
Media: painting, mixed media, collage, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics,
Submit: 10-15 slides of recent work, statement, exhibition résumé, self-addressed stamped envelope. • Master-
angelo Gallery; 876 Yonge Street; Toronto, ON M4W2J1; (416)923-5702
Gallery shop Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
Ongoing
Submit: slides of work with name, title, medium, and dimensions—for the shop and for the gallery's archives. •Suzanne
Greening, Director; Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery; 25 Caroline Street N.; Waterloo,ON N2L 2Y5
September/October 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
International Gift gallery Hong Kong Ongoing
Seeking uniquework on fashionjewel-
lery, glasswork, wood craft, leather craft, small sculpture and ceramics.
Submit:10-15 slides of recentwork, statement, self-addressed stamped envelope. •Somali Yu; 7261 180 Street;
Edmonton,AB T5T 3G1; (403)484-
6040
MISCELCAi„1EOUS Canada
The Quilt Project Women's Art Resource Centre Ongoing
A collection of diverse quilts by Canadian artists to be displayed in a permanent location. Submissions should docu-
ment the lives, beliefs, travels of the artists or their families. •The Quilt Proj-
ect; WARC, Women's Art Resource
Centre; 394 Euclid Avenue, Suite 309; Toronto, ON M6G2S9; (416)324-8910
Wildlife/nature art
The Catalogue 'Coach Ongoing
Canadian client seeks glass, paper, pewter, woven products in lots of 250500 pieces. • The Catalogue Coach; suite 6-164; 3555 Don Mills Road; Wile lowdale, ON M2H 3N3
first time, the fair features sheep shows, dog trials, fashion shows, craft booths,
children'sactivities.
Craftspeople whose work fits the theme—spinners, weavers, knitters,
calligraphers, candle makers, potters, woodworkers—areinvited to sell and demonstrate their work and will receive booth discounts. • Fen Roessingh; Lambs in Lacombe; R.R. 1; Lacombe, AB TOM ONO; (403)337-2211; Fax (403)337-2221
Seventh Annual Craft Festival and Sale Thorhild Community Centre Registration and payment September 15; sale October 30
Based on a Renaissance theme for the
Calgary Festival of Crafts Roundup Centre, Stampede Park December 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 Santa's Workshop—Christmas
22nd annualJURIED show of fine and functionalart and craft. • High River Cultural Centre; 129 3rd Avenue SW;
have work in the shop are asked to submit new and different work.
Past Mavis Pearson (403)398-2320; Handicraft Store, Multicultural Thorhild County Craft and Hobby Heritage Centre Entries September15; sale Club; Box 116; Thorhild, AB TOA OA0 November 13-January 3 Arts Alive A sale of high quality handcrafted Christmas gift items. Entrants must hold a curHigh River Cultural Centre rent Heritage Agricultural Society memEntries September10; show bership ($10.70). Those who already November 5-6 4 p.m. • Beth Benson (403)398-2027;
High River , AB TIV 1M9;(403)6524668
Our Best To You Westerner Altaplex, Red Deer October 29-31
Second annual art and craft sale; JU-
RIED. Approximately 115 booths. •Marg
Lambs in Lacombe—An Olde Tyme Sheep Faire Lacombe Fairgrounds September 18-19
1K7; (403)632-7654
Table rental $20 (one table per person). Refreshments available. Hours: 10 a.m.-
Brown; 113 MacDonaldPlace; Swift Current, SK S9H 4A5; (300773-0394
Alberca
•Mary Eliuk; Vegreville Social Centre;
4802 47 Street; Vegreville, AB T9G
Believe in Treasures: Christmas Craft Showcase
Vegreville Social Centre Applications November I; show December 1-2
Sponsored by Vegreville Social Society. Only handcrafted items accepted. Booth dimensions: 10' x 8', 10' x 101, 10' x 20'.
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Submit:
sample item ... quantity to be supplied contact name and telephone number
• Holly Cadrin, Store Manager;The heritage Agricultural Society; P.O. Box 908; stony Plain, AB TOE 2G0; (403)963-2777
Quality Showcase Mayfield Inn Trade Centre October 29-31
A JURIED show presented by St. Albert Arts and Crafts Fair. Booths (120 in all) include draping. table, chairs and electrjcal supply. • Wendy (403)459-2521; Shirley (403)458-7979;St. Albert Arts and Crafts; 12 WheatstoneCre.c•ng
St. Albert, AB T8N 305
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Pullout
Seceion 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 international crafts. Agents allowed. No deadline—applications now available and processed as received.
B' x Fees: 8' x 30' table $50; table with 2 30' floor space $85; 6' x 10' boothwith
tables $160 • The Teddy, Doll & Toy Show; P. O. Box 3261; spruce Grove, AB T7X 3A6
Christmas and Spring Shows Cameo Craft Sales Ongoing
Cameo Craft Sales produces 2 annual
JURIED shows.
Submit: Photographs (no slides) and price list.
Christmas is 5 days long and has
Fees: start at $225 for and 8' x 10' booth
Spring is 4 days long and has 120
(larger booths available), with draping, draped table, chairs. Electricity $25. •
World of Crafts Ltd.; Box 4265; Edmonton,AB T6E 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. No deadline—applications now available and processed as received. Submit: Photographs (no slides) and price list.
Fees: start at $300 for and 10' x 10' booth (larger booths available), with
draping, draped table, chairs. Electric-
ity $25. • World of Crafts Ltd.; Box
4265; Edmonton, AB TSE 4T3; (403)436-6666
The Teddy, Doll & Toy Show Mayfield Inn, 16615 109 Avenue Fees due October 15; show November 14
An exhibition and show featuring hand-
made dolls, toys and bears, handmade accessories (clothes, furniture, pictures, photography, etc.), and displays by suppliers. All items offered for sale except for supplies, books, frames must be hand-crafted and/or hand-painted.
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approximately 140 exhibitors and more than 30,000 visitor. exhibitors and 15,000 visitors
• Eleanor or Marni Bercov; Cameo Craft Sales; 7418 182 Street; Edmonton, AB T5T 2G7; (403)481-6268
Canada Craft-a-Rama Prairieland Exhibition Corp., Saskatoon Deadline September 15; show October 30-31
JURIED. Sponsored by Saskatoon Nutana Lions Club. • R. W. Stodler; 1710 Preston Avenue; Saskatoon, SK S7H 2V8; (306)374-0672
Circle Craft Christmas Market Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre November 3-7
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; 10' x 15+1,612; 10' x $2,150. Add $150 for a corner. booth (allocated at organizer's discretion). Submit: completed application form; five
clear photosor slides (no Polaroids);
deposit cheque for $100, photo or 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 February). • Circle craft Christmas Market; 101, 1765 West 5th Avenue; Vancouver, BC V6J 5C6; (604)737-9050; Fax (604)736-2186
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 5' ($250 up, each event). Submit: résumé, six photographs. •Simone Avram; 8540 Demorest Drive; Richmond, BC V7A 4M1; (604)275-2724
Our Best To You Exhibition Park, Regina November 12-14
Firét annual art and craft sale; JURIED.
Marg Approximately 110 booths. Brown; 113 MacDonald Place; Swift Current, AB S9H 4A5; (306)773-0394
Creative Craft Fairs
November 11-14 (A); December 2(A) Victoria, 16th Annual Show, G.B. Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road (B) Fraser Valley Show, Tradex Exhibi-
tion centre, Abbotsford Airport These shows feature high-quality local fine art and craft plus specialty local food items, live music, craft demonstrations. • Terri Hen; 977 Kentwood Tc.; Victoria,
BC V8Y IA5; (604)658-2901
Salon des Métiers I)' Art Place Bonaventure, Montréal December 3-19
38th Christmas Craft show. 200.000 visi-
tors expected,
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Pullout Secelon
320 booths in downtown trade centre • Conseil des métiers d'art du Quebec; 378 st-Paul Street west; Mon.
trial, PO H2Y 2A6; (403)287-7555; Fax (514)287-9923
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 Trade and Consumer Shows Inc.; Suite 440, 47 Clarence Street; Ottawa, ON KIN SKI; (613)232-5777;Fax (613)238-4827
future as and art form?' It coincides with two major exhibitions of tapestry in Van-
Professor of Folklore and Co-director of the Centre for Material Culture Studies,
Makinga Place for Tapestry will bring together fibre artists, designers, architects, collectors, students, writers and those interested in tapestry as an art
Of Anthropology; and others.
couver—ITNET Il and Northwest Tapestry '93.
form for discussions and slide presentations by weavers and critics from around the world. Dr. Stephen Inglis, Director of
Research at the Canadian Museumof Civilization, will give the keynote address.
Sponsors: Society Of Tapestry Artists, Canadian Craft Museum, Richmond Art
Alberta Peek-a-boo Blouses Banff Rocky Mountain Resort November 12-14
Gallery, Capilano College Tapestry Department.• Gail Rogers, Making a Place for Tapestry; Canadian Craft Mu-
geum; 639 Hornby Street; Vancouver, BC vec 2G3; (604)261-8826
Symposium
A weekend sewing retreat with Pam Making and Metaphor: A Godderis. Focus: machine cutwork. • Discussion of Meaning in Donna Trautman; Banff Rocky Moun- Contemporary Craft tain Resort; P. O. Box 100; Banff, AB October 22-24 TOL OCO; (403)762-5531; Fax (403)7625166
Edmonton area
Classes and workshops Edmonton Weavers' Guild Fall '93; spring '94
Courses in Spinning (Introductory,4 weeks) and Weaving (Beginner, Beginner-Pius, 6 weeks)
... Workshops in a variety of fibre-related areas
•Kathy; Edmonton,AB; (403)436-0530
Canada
Making a Place for Tapestry—A SymposiumTapestry in the Modern World Vancouver and Richmond, B. C. September 16-19
This symposium will address questions
such as: "Whatrole does tapestryplay today in the visual arts?' "Whatis its
This interdisciplinary symposium will provide an opportunityfor scholars, museum and gallery curators, educators, writers, and professional artists working in craft media to address a range of issues surrounding the phenomenon of craftsmanship in the late twentieth century.
Statement: "Changes in technology, social customs, and education have had
a dramatic effect on how we perceive craft and its place in our culture. This gathering, the first of its kind to address these issues, bridges areas of interest in the arts and heritage sectors.' Speakers: Margaret Vtsser, author and
broadcaster; Stephen Inglis, Director Of Research, Canadian Museumof Civilization; Jacques Giard, Director, School of Industrial Design, Carlton University; Howard Collinson, Head of the Institute of ContemporaryCulture, Royal Ontario Museum; Neil Forrest, ceramist and Assistant Professor, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design; Gerald L. Pocius,
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Memorial University of Newfoundland; MichelV. Cheff, Executive Director and Curator, Winnipeg Art Gallery: and Marjorie M. Halpin, Associate Professor or Anthropologyand Curator of Ethnology, University of British Columbia Museum
Makingand Metaphoris the inaugural
project of The Institutefor Contemporary
CanadianCraft, • Rosalyn J. Morrison, Executive Director; The Institute for Contemporary Canadian Craft; 40 Dennett Drive; Agincourt, ON MIS 2E7; (416)291-9418; Fax (416)291-3457
Alberta 1994 Directory Of Craft Shows
and Fairs in Alberta Alberta Craft Council
Deadline October 15—NOTE
CHANGE
Last call for directory listing information and advertising contracts for this comprehensive listing of craft sales events in handy booklet format. For information and application forms, contact • Helena
or Pat; Alberta Craft Council; 509, 10136100 Street; Edmonton, AB T5J CPI; (403)428-1654;Fax (403)425-2314
Canada SubText: Subversive Textiles Association of Artists
organization SubText is a not-for-profit of fibre artists in Western Canada which
has grown out ot the ashes of Grant MacEwan CommunityCollege's fibre arts program. Its activities include members'
exhibitions, a newsletter, studio and equipment rentals.
SubText has found a home with Latitude
53 Society of Artists and SNAP (Society of Northern Alberta Print Artists). It is now setting up equipmentobtained from GMCC, including complete weaving. papermaking, and printmaking tacili.
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Des—five looms, a hollander, and print. ing tables—soon to be available for rent. • SubText, Subversive Textiles Asso-
ci•tion of Artists; clo Latitude 53; 10137104 Street; Edmonton,AB T5J OZ9;Jill Fischer (403)433-9901
Japanese market development P.K. Canadian Creations Ltd.— West Vancouver Ongoing
P.K. Canadian Creations Ltd. is in the busjness Of establishing business ties with export markets. The company is currentlyfocusing its efforts on Japan PX, Canadian Creations Ltd.'s principals—Paula Bradner and Karen Charn• pion—design home furnishings and ac-
cessones for the export market They also promote other Canadian products. in addition to their own. Each item must
reflect thø highest quaJjty in design.
scum; 639 HornbySteeg Vancouver, BC
Newsletter ror craftspeople West Coast CRAFTLINK Ongoing
Published quarterly with lists of upcoming fairs, interviews with craftspeople,
articles on starting a business, etc. Mailedtosubscribers—$30 one year, $35 two years. • Karen Booy; West Coast
CRAFTLINK; Box 1168,Dept AC; Fort Langley, BC VOX IJO; (604)888-0460
Royal Bank Award Ongoing
$10,000 annual awards to outstanding
Canadians
Selection Committee,
Royal Bank Award; Box 1102;3rd Floor
Place Ville Marie; Montreal,PO H3C
m; (514)874-8549
Annual international poreelain sculpture award Anyone inbrestød in having products Goebel Canada promotßdshould contact Paul. or Ongoing workmanshjp and materjajs. as well as a strong Canadian flavour or image.
Karen; PX. Canadian Creations Ltd.; P.o. Box 91038;West Vancouver, BC
v7v 3113;(604)922-0060;Fax (604)925-
9896
Residencies
Leighton Artists' Colony Ongoing
Spend up to three months per year at a working retreat for professional artists who show evidence of sustained dedication and significant achievement.
Michael Century, Co-ordinator, Leighton Artists' Colony; The Banff
Centre; Box 1020; Banff, AB TOL OCO; (403)762-6180; Fax (403)762-6345
Resource Library Canadian Craft Museum Ongoing
The library houses information about artists which is available to architects, designers and museum members who Wish to include art in homes and workplaces, •Gillian Schick, Communications Director; Canadian Craft Mu-
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Awards total $25,000 • Marcel Br•nd•
stat, Presidenc Goebel Canada; 120 Comfort, Road; Toronto, ON M4A2K7
International December 31
• The Commonwealth Foundation will award ten fellowships of up to 26,000 tenable for up to nine monthsto cover return economy airfare, subsistence and the cost of mountingan exhibition. • At least one award will be made to residents of Commonwealthcountries
in each of five regions: Africa, Asia, Canada and Europe, Caribbean, South Pacific.
• Aims:
enable
promising
country. ...to enable fellows to exhibit in that country. ..to encourage the sharing of artistic experiønce and traditions within the Commonwealth,particularly to the benefit of the fellow's host country and his/her country of origin.
. the fellowshipsare not intendedfor study leading to a degree. • Preference will be given to talented individuals who have shown promise Of arüstjc initiative, merit and achievement in their own countries but have had very little opportuniWto gain ex. posure abroad and who seek opporwnjtjøs for creative work With leading craftspeople/artists. Preference will be given to craftspeople working in following fields: ceramics, design and
decorativearts, glass, woodwork, handicrafts, jewelløry, basketry, printmaking,sculpture, silversmithing, textile design. papier maché, recycled material and toys.
• Submit: CV outliningeducation, experience and exhibitions
Fellowships in Arts and Crafts Commonwealth Foundation Deadline October 1, notification
. to
institutionin a Commonwealth country other man the fellows own region and
young
craftspeople and artists—22-35years old to study with leading craftspeople/ artists and/or work and study in an arts
„35mm colour slides or good-quality photographs of at least six individual 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 outlining why 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 would like to visit, and, if possible, the names of institutionsor craftspeople with whom the applicant would like to work. CommonwealthInstitute; Kensington
High Street; London, WB 6NQ United Kingdom; 071 603 4535; Fax 071 602
7374
September/October 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
order payable to: •Ontario Crafts Coun-
Canada Call for Submissions Resource Guide to Japanese Canadian Culture Deadline December I; publication Spring 1994
The first comprehensive listing of profes-
cil•, Chalmers Building; 35 McCaul street; Toronto, ON M5T IV7
Overseas scholarships Association or Universities and
-Colleges Of Canada Ongoing
artists submit: current résumé, address
and telephone/faxnumbers. Aiko Suzuki; Resource Guide to Japanese Canadian Culture; 359 Howland Avenu.; Toronto, ON M5R 3C1;
3735; Fax (416)924-1749
Awards to Canadian Citizens for under. graduate or post-graduatestudies including crafts. Submit 20 slides of 20 orjgjnal
Awards to artists Canada Council
Brucebo Studio, Gotland Island
Ongoing
Two-month residency worth $2,500.
Secretary, Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation;CIO Dr. Jan Lundgren, Department of Geography, McGill Uni-
versity; 805 Sherbrook• Stet Montreal,PO H3A 2K6
W.;
Ongoing
Art Bank Purchase Program,Jean A. Chalmers Fund for the Crafts, Criticism and Curating, Explorations, Japan-Can-
Alberta
ists, JBC Watkins Award,
Visual Arts Week/ArtWa1k'93 Lethbridge
ada Fund, project and Travel Grants, Visual Art Grants, Visiting Foreign ArtThe Canada Council accepts collect tele-
phonecalls. • The Canada Council; P.
O. Box 1047;99 MetcalfeStreec Ote tawa, ON KIP 5V8; 1-800-263-5588
Reference book The Craftsperson's Guide to Good Business by Gerald Tooke Published by the Ontario Crafts Council.
Covers key areas of business and administration for new and professional craftspeople: licensing (zoning) • insurance • contracts • photography • exporting • employing others • more.
Cost: $10 plus $2 postage (includes GST. NO. 11887851). Make cheque or money
September 13-19
September 13—Lethbridgemayor David Carpenter will declare Visual Arts Week
openin a ceremonyat Galt Gardens. Week-long celebrations include perform-
ances, workshops, receptions, films; open studios and houses by artists, businesses and organizations. The goal is •to examine the variety Of activities created jn the communityby the visual arts'.
September 18-19—Culminationof weeklong celebrations: ArtWaIk '93, featuring exhibitions at 30 venues. • Anine Von-
keman (403)327•8770 or Darren Gilbertson (403)328-2713.; Lethbr. idge, AB
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SAWS at the Home Show Round-up Centre
September 16-19
SAWS memberentries for the organiza-
bon's New WorkS in Wood—1993 will be
sional Japanese Canadian artists in all works. • Awards Division; AUCC; 151 disciplines who are contributing to the Slater Street; Ottawa,ON KIP 5N1; cultural scene jn Canada and abroad. (613)563-1236 Aimed at public organizations, government agencies, libraries, universities, Scholarships for Sweden galleries, researchers, and artists. Practising and emerging professional
Calgary
on display at the Calgary Home Show prior to the full exhibition. •Fred Coates;
Calgary, (403)286-4330
Art Market Calgary Convention Centre (City Centre) 120 9th Avenue SE November 18-21
Seventh Annual Art and Craft
JURIED. 180 booths.Thursday—Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Saturday—Sunday. 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. • MarleneConey; Art MarketProductions; P. O. Box 385; Banff, AB TOL OCO;(403)762-2345
Edmonton area
Gallery shows Electrum Design Studio Ltd., Edmonton . October
8-31—Robert
Ralph
Carmichael. From His Studio in Sylvan Valley, acrylic paintings Ongoing—Wayne Mackenzie
• Wayne Mackenzie; Electrum Design Studio Ltd.; 12419stony Plain Road; Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3; (403)482. 1402; Fax (403>482-1347
Canada
Festive Treasures 1993—
Ornaments Objects used to decorate, make beautiful or adorn The Canadian Craft Museum, Vancouver November 25-December 5
Third annual fund-raiser for the CCM. The exhibitionand sale teature three components: . Wreaths created and donated by in. vited craft artists
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Hand Pulloue Section Gingerbread houses created and donated by invited architects and designers Ornaments JURIED from submissions by craft artists from across Canada
• Gail Rogers, Peggy McLernon,co-
chairs, Festive Treasures 1993;Cana•
dian Craft Museum; 639 Hornby street; Vancouver, BC vec 2G3; (604)261-8826
Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society—IOth Anniversary
Exhibition
Myxdmedia Gallery, 2nd Floor, 118 8th Avenue S. E.
September 24-0ctober 16
A nationalJURIED exhibition of original
works in wood celebrating SAWS's tenth
year of annual exhibitionsand recogniz-
SAWS, formed in 1983, brings together
a group of woodworkersdedicated to producing excellence in their chosen fields which range from custom furni-
tureto carving and musical instruments. The exhibition provides a forum in which the works of these talents can be shown to the public. • Fred Coates (403)286-
6753, Station D; Calgary, AB T2P 2E6
Art and Craft Sale
Art Mart
Calgary Convention Centre,
fordable. (403)281-0284; 1-800-937-1831. Victor Robins, independentdistributor.
Lower level
120 9th Avenue SE November 18-21
nal design, excellence in craftsmanship,
a.m. to 6 p.m. • Marlene Loney; Art Market Productions; P. O. Box 385;
tion from other regions Of Canada.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday,
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Banff, AB TOL OCO; (403)762-2345
l¯MembershipApplication
square $60/12, furs, leathers, beaded and
seqined appliques, Freeds 415 Central Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
PROTECT YOUR HANDS with barrier cream (Derma shield). Safe, proven, af-
Seventh Annual Art and Craft Sale. JURIED. 180 booths.Thursday-Friday,
diversity of approachand representa-
FOR SALE: 45' Leclaire Colonial Loom with counter-balanced kit and bench. Beautiful new condition. $1,400. Call 783$150 between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. only. Ask for Marilyn.
4330; Henri Lefebvre (403)264-6256 BEADS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION including antique, trade, gemstone, glass, coral, or 249-9548;The southern Alberta amber, silk scarves—white or colors—yard Woodworkers Society; P.O. BOX
ing the Year of Craft in the Americas. This exhibition brings together quality
work in wood with an emphasis on origi-
CLASSIFIED
FOR SALE: Wood—rareand unusual hard-woods, native to Caribbean and Florida
Keys. Dimensions suitable for turners, carvers, sculptors. Rough log of customsawn. Price/information list available. Contact: Ted Hodgetts, Hodgetts and Wilson Studios, RR #2, MillbrookON LOA 10, (403)932-5545.
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1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
Editorial
protectCanadianculturein the face
Of rapidly changing technologies and
Continued from Page 3
for this legislation to the Depart-
ment of Communications.
An essential element of a coherent federal cultural policy must en— able the Governmentof Canadato
introduce tax-basedmeasuredto
enhance the cultural sector's abil—
a complex international trade environment.
e. The Government Of Canada must proclaim Bill c-7 (Status Of the
Artist) with all hasteand continue to examineother structuralmeasures to enhancethe socio-eco-
nomic status of professi6nal art-
ists. ity to attract greater levels of individual and corporate invest— f. The culturalsectormust moveurment Or philanthropy. This will gently to assemble a long-term require introducing broad taxhuman resource strategy for the basedincentivesfor investmentin developmentof the arts and culthe culturalindustriesand creattural industries, sector-based finga CrownFoundationto attract training and professional develop— donations to the non-profit ele— ment needs and opportunities, the ment of the cultural sector. impact Of technologies, and the diversification Of new revenue The federalgovernmentmust sources. urgently begin to work With the arts and cultural industries to consider The cultural sector must proceed more effective regulatory measures to With a broad-based public aware-
Alberea Crafe Magazine Advereisingraees
Alrrr•taCraftMaguire is publbhedsix See page 2 for deadlhrs.
pr year.
nessprogrammeto ensurethat all
Canadians, especially our politi-
cal leadership,understand the value of a healthyand vibrant Culturallife. The cultural sector must work with
the federal government and its agenciesto ensure that individual artists and Ourcultural industries participate in and benefit from opportunities on the broader international arena. Copies Of the full Blueprint are avail-
able from the ACC office. Informa-
tion on other areas of concern—taxa-
tion, telecommunications,interna-
tional trade, funding of the arts and cultural industries, employment and labour market issues, copyright, status of the artist, training and professional development, and the impact of new technologies—is available from the CCA through the ACC.
Acknowledgement The AlbertaCraft Councilwishes to thank the following donors for their Support: General Operations Jeananne(Irwin
.The display advertising rate is 40 cents per agate line, when camera-ready art work is supplied by the advertiser. •When art work is not supplied, an additional set-up fee may be charged. •Colour charges: $100 per colour. •Half-tones.$10 each.
Deborah
yowny
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registered charitable organization. All donations are acknowledged with a tax receipt.
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IL ESTONES Works in clay by three Alberta Craft Council members at the McMullen Gallery in the University Of Al-
The ACC wishes Edson Woodcrafts the best of luck.
sylvania, U.S.A., January a-April 24, 1994.
Congratulations to Edson
berta's Walter MackenzieHealth Sciences Centre from September 7 to
Canada Post is recognizing the Year of Craft in the Americas with a series of five stamps. The series, called Hand Crafted Textiles, depicts traditional Canadian styles and techniques.
Woodcraft, a new organization which is the exclusive distributor Of seconOctober 31. dary wood products and souvenirs Patti Hartnagel (hand-built raku created by craft artists from the the work), M. R. Jordan (burnished ves— Edson area. sels),_and Karen MacMillan-Amies ACC staff members Pat Callaghan (porcelain bowls and vases) will share and Helena Bracken, and associate the gallery with a selection of quilts Tom McFall, travelled to Edson from the University of Alberta Faculty August 4 to attend Edson Woodcraft's
Women's Quilting Group,
For more information, call 492-4211.
introductory presentation. Other guests at the event included Edson
Woodworker Dave Holloway (Calgary) has selected for the Challenge 5 lathe-turned objects world
Mayor Ian Strang, Edson and District Chamber of Commerce president Shawn Berry, and Edson Friendship Centre ExecutiveDirector Dan Mar-
Phillip Muriel Berner Museum Of Art, Ursinius College, College Ville, Penn-
Many Edson-area woodcrafters were also on hand.
exhibitionwhich
The five full-colour reproductions feature these workS:- Boutonné Coverlet (National Gallery OfCanada), Ceremonial Button Robe (University of British Columbia Museum), Coverlet "Bed (New Brunswick Museum), Doukhobor Bedcover (Canadian Muscum of Civilization), and Piecework Quilt (Canadian Museum of Civiliza-
tion.
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Recycled Craft
Photos:
Nancy
o you salvage wood, melt down old glass, or
visit junk yards for metals? Perhaps you
St. Hilaire
have always drearned Of turning an old fish aquarium into a side table. Here's news about an Al—
berta Craft Council exhibition that will celebrate innovative, high-quality craft made with recycled materials. Start think about your submission now. The Alberta Craft Council is planning an exhibition Of quality craft created partially Or fully from recycledmaterials. The exhibition is open to cur-
Games Board Table, Peter Kirk (Innisfree), sal vaged grain elevator wood (used for sides and base)
rent ACC members and will be juried through slides
or high-quality photographs. Pieces may be functional or non-functional and must contain OneOr more of the following media: clay, glass, wood, fibre, metal. They must employ some form of recycling. The deadline for submissions will be March 31, 1994. An application form will be sent to all members With the January/February issue of Alberta Craft Magazine.
Razor. KarenCantine(Edmonton),sterling silver and foundstone
ACC giftmemberships
ACC memberships make great gifts for students, novices and 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
Alberta Craft Council Presents...Craft Shop
Invitation to each ACCP... Gallery exhibition/ opening Suppliers Guide, categorized by medium Annual Directory Of Craft Fairs and Shows in Albertao Marketing tags Annual Bobbi Hoffman Scholarship Award Portfolio Registry and Marketing/Research Library Networking assistance
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Mascercard Merchant Discount Plus many Other opportunities available to ACC member—call ACC office for information
•indicates nominal fee to Covercost Please use the membership order form on Page 17.
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ACC
on the road/ I
Good Things Come In Small Packages
he Alberta Craft Counciland Calgary'sMuttart Art Gallery's Travelling Exhibition Program have collaborated to produce and tour an exhibition Ofsmall craft by ACC members. GoodThingsComeIn Small Packages features works which fit Within a 6" X 6Mx 6" cube. It Will travel to schools and libraries in small Alberta communitiesfor most Ofthe next yearto introduceAlbertansin those communitiesto contemporary Craft and give them a wide-ranging answer to the
question,What is craft?
der of the touring schedule will take the exhibition to: 10—October10 . Exshaw School C. Ian McLaren School (Black 15—November14
. Foothills Composite High School ber 19—December 12
Didsbury Municipal Library 17—January3. 1994
Alberta Craft Council Presents... Gallery (Edmon6—February 19
Westglen School Brownfield Community School
25—March27
31—May 1
Hanna and District Allied Arts Association (Hanna)— May 6—29 Alberta Craft Council Presents... Gallery co-ordinator ShDrumhellerPublic Library eraleeHancherowdescribed the rationale for the exhibition 3—22 in an article for MuttartArt Gallery,the MAG's magazine: Coronation & District Health Care Complex (Corona27—July24 Many definitions, beliefs and controversies,havesurrounded the world 'craft'. More problems occur when Wecompare Get your friends and neighbours out to see the work of your and contrast the words •craft' and •art'. 'Craft' usually refers fellow ACC members when GoodTbingsComeIn Small Pack— to the traditional mediumsOfclay, glass, fibre, metal, and agesVisits a town or venuenear you. wood. Crafts were first produced Our Of necessity, as pio-
neers anß aboriginal people needed to produce their own baskets, furniture, tools, clothing, cooking utensils and
householditems. While all of these pieceshad a natural utilitarian function, many also included purely decorative elements. Out Of necessity, early Craftspeoplemade Objects by hand. However, modern Craftspeoplecan choose between
modernand traditional methodsto produceobjectswhich
incorporate aesthetics, historic and functional characteristics. In contemporarycraft and Good Things Come In Small Packages, the borders OfWhatconstitutes craft ate constantly being challenged." Ten ACC membersare representedin the exhibition: Marj Jordan Charles Lewton—Brain, Dee Fontans and Carol Campbell (all
Leslie Rowe Israelson and Melanie Rowe (Jasper)—
Our summer friendsearn a big
"Thank you" 1993wasa banner yearfor summerstudent interns, and we would like to acknowledge the contributions of Jill
Fischer, Tony Gallion, and Blair Haynes. These studentsfrom the University of Alberta and Grant MacEwan Community College spent the summer season workingon projects that could not have been completed without their help. The staff and membership of ACC wish them every successin their future studies and endeavours. The ACCwould also like to thank Tom McFall for his contributionto summerprogramming this year. He curated ACCP...'s July show and helped the ACC promote and develop craft in Alberta.
glass
Rae Hunter Pat Stokowski (Calgary*mixed media Ted Trusz (St. Albert) and Doug Haslam (Calgary* wood Good Things Come In Small Packagesopened at the Muttart Gallery July 27 for a month-long stay. The remain-
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Craft Magazine
ACC on the road/2
Fibre Is Good For You e collaborationbetweenthe Alberta Craft Council and Calgary's Muttart Art Gallery'STravellingExhibition Programcontinueswith Fibre Is Good For You, an exhibition of small fibre works celebratingthe Year
of Craft in Alberta. The exhibition of 24 worksby Albertanartists will open October 15-November14 at the Hanna and District Allied Arts Association.It will travel throughsouthernAlbertafor
two years, including a stop at (January 6— February 19) and the Muttar_tArt Gallery next summer. There are still open dates on the schedule. Why not help organize a stop for your community? Contact Marilyn Horne
at (403)266-2764 for information.
GREENER
SOONER
In theJuly-Augustedition of AlbertaCraft Magazine, the article It's showtime (Or is it?) contained the statement, "Edmonton's CameoCraft Shows (pre—Christmasand Spring) cost $1,000 Or
more (depending on requirements for display fixtures) for five days." In fact, the minimum fees for the smallest booths at Carneo'sshows are $550for the Spring Show and 8800for the ChristmasShow. The intent Of the statement and the text which followed was to suggest that the cost ofparticipation in either showCanreach $1,000(or more) when the associated expenses are factored in. We apologize for any misunderstanding.
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SuppliersGuide update The 1993-94Suppliers Guide is currently in production. It •should go to press within 6-8 weeks„ The guide is free to Alberta Craft Council members and will be shipped to you upon publication. Non-members can purchase copies of the guide for $5each. Send cheque or money Order to the ACC, 509 - 10136100Street, Edmonton, AB T5J OPI.
Keeping current Directoryupdate
Craft shows& fairs in Alberta 1993 Please note fOllowing changes and corrections: • The Mayfield Arts and Crafts Show (Page iscontinued •
Clarification
Cascade Plaza's Annual Arts & Craft Fair (Page
numberlisted is a Fax number;the telephone number is 762-8484.
ACC's second fund-raising casino
Money raised will be used to display, promote and ship exhibitions to and from Alberta. Monday, September 13 Tuesday, September 14 Noon to midnight both days Palace Casino West Edmonton Mall # 1335,8770 170 Street Phase Il Upper Level, Entrance 45 Edmonton T el: 444-2112
Thanks to all ACC members who have volunteered to work at this major fund-raising event for the ACC. You will be contacted in early September to arrange times and tasks. ACC members and friends who were unable to volunteer are welcome to drop by and play.
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RAFT
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RESENTS..
at ACCP...Ga11ery
Craft
in the
Community
Workfrom craft associationsand guilds in Alberta
to September 11 Craft in 'be Communityexplores the wide diversity of craft groups in Alberta. The show is filled with Workin all media from community and regional groups like the Northern Alberta Woodcarvers and provincial organizations such as the Handweavers,Spinners and Dyeors Of Alberta. Many craftspeople in Alberta belong to craft associations dedicated to particular disciplines. Their focused commitment helps preserve traditional forms. Craft organizations attract new people to their disciplines and help introduce and develop new techniques. Whether professional or amateur, each member contributes to the success of the group and, in the end, Of craft itself. The Alberta Craft Council is pleased to recognize the contributions Alberta's craft organizations with a special exhibition for the year of craft
in Alberta.
Our thanks to the guilds and organizationF which contributed to the exhibition: Canadian Bookbinders & Book Artists' Guild—Calgary Chapter Subversive Textiles Association of Artists (SubText) Alberta Handicraft Guild—Rug-Hooking Division Northern Alberta Woodcarvers' Association Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta Medicine Hat Fibre Arts Society Alberta Potters' Association Edmonton Needlecraft Guild Edmonton Weavers' Guild Medicine Hat Potters' Guild Parkland Potters' Guild Sturgeon River Pottery Guild
Next at ACCP...Gallery—a look at the future of quilting in Canada
Canadian Contemporary
September 16—0ct0ber 30
Quilts
Canadian ContemporaryQuilts Originated at the Rodman Hail Arts Centre in St. Catherines, Ontario. It includes 20 modern quilts by artists from across Canada, and was co-ordinated by guest curator Marilyn Walker. Quilting has adapted to modern times. Marilyn Walker explains why: 'tWe are living during changing times... with change comes creativity brought about by a desire to experiment with new techniques, new ideas, new resources, etc, and experimentation leads to the creation Of complex quilts.
Manyartists in the showconcentrateon social, economic, and political issues to make strong visual statements. Using an array Of Vibrant fabrics, embellishments, and textural manipulatlon, they have created intricate pieces which indicate the direction Of fibre work in the '90s.
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Sanna Kaiser, Indian Summer,1989, fabric construction, 72" H X78- w
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Now at ACCP...Craft Shop to September 11 Fused glass work of Rosa Taylor
Feature exhibition
Rosa lives in St. Albert. She is an important memberOf the northern Alberta glass scene. A graduate of the Grant MacEwanCommunity Col-
lege's Fibre Arts Program, Rosa has also taken courses at Pilchuk Glass in northern Ivyashington. Rosa makes everything from jewellery to windchimes and plates.
Next at ACCP...Craft Sbop •
September 16—0ct0ber30—Patricia Pinsk, stained glass and mixed
media
Using blown and cast glass, wood, copper, paint and found objects, Patricia creates a unique line of pro- Seen at the openduction jewelleryand boxesranging in characterfrom ing of Craft in functional to conceptual and sculptural. She is cur— rently working on a series united by the common showing now at ACCP... Gallery theme of doorways. November Trusz, wildfowl carvings Photos by Lar Bolch December 1—31—DeeFontans, jewellery
Looking ahead at ACCP...Ga11ery
Under the Tree: A Canadian Craft Christmas—November 4—January2 January 6—February 19, 1994—Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society Anniversary Exhibition; a juried exhibition of furniture and wood objects January 6—February 19, 1994—0Fibre is Good For You; a juried exhibition Of Small textile works by Albertans January 6—February19, 1994—0Good Things Come in Small Packages; a juried exhibition Of small works in the five basic craft media. *indicates exhibitions Organized by ACC for the Travelling Exhibition Program Of Calgary's Muttart Art Gallery. See Pages 21 and 22 for details.
September/October 1993 Alberta Craft Magazine
ACCP... volunteers
Thanks to Joyce Beaton, Suzanne •Chauvet, Pat Doran, and Barb Ellis for their help at ACCP Gallery and
Craft Shop. Anyone interested in joining this loyal corps of volunteers may Call the gallery at 425-0909. Jobs available include helping with exhibition openings, maintenance of
alleryspaceand exhibitions,and in-
ventory control.
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As professional
artistspractising in Alberta we
contribute substantially to the quality of life and the local economies of our communities. Together we should ensure that we are all recognized and protected by existing or new provincial legislation with regard to issuessuch as contracts, labour relations, collective agreements, education, professional development, workers' compensation, health and safety standards and other employment practices—all of which fall within provincial jurisdiction.
Status of the Artist
is a way for provincial and federal bodies to recognize our professions' contributions to this society by providing legislation alreadyaccorded to other professional workers.
Status of the Artist in Alberta could ensure that provincial legislation is created or revised so that recognized professionalartists might benefit from improved working conditions, contracts for services,and standards of living. Status oftbe Artist is not a new idea. Our peers around the country have been workingfor years to create intitiatives that will changeour collectivestatus in the eyes offederal and provincial governments. Quebec,Ontario, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan,for example, eachhaveStatus of theArtist legislationin developmentor in place as law. Federally, tbe objectivesof the Canadian Artists Code recognizeour needfor professional status. An
informal committee
cultural workers
Alberta. If you
would
open
interested
to allAlbertans has been in exploring
like to learn more
a future
struck by artistsand
for Status
of the
Artist in
or take part in these discussions, contact:
STATUS OF THE ARTIST INITIATIVE GROUP OF ALBERTA (SAIGA) Latitude 53 Society of Artists
10137
104 Street
Edmonton,
Alberta
Phone (403)423-5353
Attention:
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Mark
Joslin
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