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Report from the
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ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL
509, 10136- IOOStreet Edmonton, AB T5J OPI
MARCH/APRIL
1995
ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE MARCH/APRIL
MESSAGES
Anne Brodie,
ACC President
# President From
The Alberu Craft Council Magazine is
¯ published bimonthly. Submission Deadlines: May/June
April 10
July/August
June 10
Editor Elizabeth Beauchamp
Design & Production Lara Minja Alberta Craft Magazine makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information conüined herin, but assumes no
liability in cases of error or changing conditions.
Any business relations or ocher activities under-
taken as a result Of the information contained in Alberta Craft Magazine, or arising therefrom, are the responsibility of the parties involved, and not of the Alberta Craft Council.
We welcome signed letters to the editor, but reserve the right to edit for grammar, taste and length.
The Alberta Craft Council
is sponsored by:
he past month has been one of the most challenging the Craft Council has had to face in the last few years.
As many of you know by now, Manulife Real Estate has informed us that they will be closing Manulife Place West in the near future. As a result, we are searching for a new, viable location for the ACC craft shop. However, the closure of Manulife Place West was only one of the precipitating factors which led the Board to reach the decision to close the craft gallery operation.
We must remain fiscally responsible and in our budget deliberations for the next two years have to take into account a significant reduction in funding from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, coupled with the loss of rent-free space in the McLeod Building. In preparation for the gallery closure, two positions in the Gallery and Shop have
been eliminated, namely the Gallery Coordinator and Retail Manager. The decision to terminate the employment of two loyal and effective staff members was not taken lightly and I would encourage the membership to personally let Chris Carson and Sheralee Hancherow know how much we have appreciated their commitment to the Craft Council over the years
While the loss of the Gallery is significant, it will give us an opportunity to develope new partnerships throughout the province which will allow craft to be seen by even more Albertans and visitors.The Edmonton Art Gallery will be hosting the telephone show from June 17 to August 27 and, in partnership with the other three Western Canadian Craft Councils, we are sending
the work of sixteen Alberta artists to be displayed at the NCECA (National Council for Education in Ceramic Arts) Conference in Minneapolis. This show, curated by Greg Payce, will then be shown
in Calgary at the Calgary Ceramics Seminar in May.
While we are very actively seeking a location for the Craft Shop, we are also looking for a new location for the ACC office. We hope to be able to amalgamate the administration and retail in one location. An added bonus would be to have space for exhibitions. The Board is committed to following the directions indicated to us by the membership. In our planning for the next few years, the research conducted over the past year will be our guide. You showed us the directions you want the Craft Council to take and you asked for help in some quite
Albena
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MESSAGES
From the
Executive Director Dear Members, specific areas. To that end, we are proceeding with the craft producers at the front of the agenda. The
Alberta Heritage Craft Project is in its early stages, but it already looks to be an exciting opportunity to combine the needs of the retail outlets of the museums and heritage sites and the needs of our membership for assistancewith product development and marketing.
would like to inform you of some recent decisions that will affect the future operation of the Alberta Craft Council Presents...Galleryand Craft Shop: The ACC has received notice
of a major reduction in funding from its main funding agent, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA).
Manulife Real Estate has informed us that they will be closing the Manulife Place West
Continuity is important and we hope to make a smooth transition from one retail outlet to another. We will also continue to produce
ACC must therefore relocate its facilities.
The Executivemet in the offices recently and while we were there the telephone didn't stop ringing. The number and scope of telephone enquiries was staggering and it is exciting to see so many people turning to the Craft Council for infor-
The ACC will no longer be afforded free rent for its administrative offices in the McLeod Building. (The McLeod Building is owned and operated by the Alberta Government. The building is up for sale, and if not sold by January 1, 1996, all non-profit organizations in the McLeod Building will be charged rent.)
the Directory of Alberta Craft Shows and the Postcard Projects which some of our membership find so useful.
building in the near future. The
mation. If you have been assisted in some significant wpay by the adminisDue to the funding cuts from the AFA, the ACC can no longer afford trative office, please let us know. It's time we started compiling the many to operate its public craft gallery. The benefits of membership in a real : last exhibition scheduled for display at the Alberta Craft Council way. I have recently received some Presents...Gallery is the "1993 members and thoughtful letters from Grande Prix des metiers d'art du I reallyappreciatethe input. Please Quebec" from March 3 to May 6. cakeyour interest and concern one step further and come to the AGM However, the Board is committed to on Saturday, 10th June. Anne Brodie producing exhibitions that will be displayed in many locations through-
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out the province. Rather than having one exhibition space, the ACC will develope partnerships with other galleries in the province to display exhibitions of craft.
The ACC would like the Friends of Alberta Craft Council to continue to operate the craft shop which currently represents the work of over 200 ACC members. We are now looking for suitable space to relocate the craft shop. Ideally, the ACC would like to consolidate its administrative offices with the craft shop in order to streamline its operating costs. If anyone is aware of any commercial/offce space that is available at a reasonable cost in Edmonton, please call me at the ACC office. The Board of the ACC truly regrets the closure of Alberta's only public craft gallery and the resulting layoffs of valuable staff members who have made important contributions to our
organization. I wish to thank both
Sheralee Hancherow and Chris Carson for the excellent job they did as Gallery Coordinator and Retail Manager, respectively. Sheralee is relocating to Calgary. We wish her successin her career and look forward to working with her on some exciting craft exhibition projects. We wish Chris continued success with his career as both an artist and colleague in the field of marketing and development of the visual arts and crafts.
Related to the issue of closing the gallery, several of our members have
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NOTICES
From the
Executive Director
continued...
NOTICES INDEX Arne Handley,ACC
Director from Medicine Hat. has started a cumulative index of articles
appearingin the Albern Craft Magazine.Handley will keep the data base and add to it with each edition.After each issue, the ACC offce in Edmonton will receive a copy of the index for your convenience.
BULK MAIL We are now using bulk mail to distribute the
Alberta Craft Magazine. This decision was made in an effort to cut costs and broaden our mailout. With this issue, we have increased circulation to 1700copies. The return postage is guaranteed in case any of our mail goes astray. However, as this is an experiment, please let us know if there is any problem with this delivery service. Please inform us of any change of address so we can get your magazineto you on time.
asked us how the money raised from the craft auction will be spent, and what "Project Education" means. Last year the craft auction raised $13,000 which was used to support the operation of the craft gallery.This amount, however,is not enough to replacethe $37,000 reduction in our grant from the AFA. The ACC's grant is being reduced from $162,000 (1993) to $125,000 (1996), with the possibility of further reductions if the ACC can not raise an equal amount to match their grant. Although funds raised from the craft auction are not sufficient to staff and operate a year-round public craft gallery,"Project Education"will help fund public education and awarenessof craft through exhibition programing. These exhibitions will travel to various locations in Alberta and allow more Albertans co see and enjoy craft exhibits. As a provincial organization, the Board feels this diverse exposure is important. Also during our research last year, when we spoke to hundreds of craftspeople throughout Alberta, the message was clear that many of you feelit important to improve your business and marketing skills. "Project Education" will enable the ACC to start meeting some of these needs. As government support declines, the ACC needs the support of its members to raise funds. Our thanks to all our members who have donated crafts to the auction. Our thanks to the many volunteers who are helping to produce this event. Tickets
to the gala dinner can still be reservedby calling the office. If you wish to speak to us at the Alberta Craft Council about the closure of the gallery, the relocation of the craft shop, the craft auction, or the ACC's future plans to develop the craft industry in Alberta, I urge you to call or write to me at the office. We now have a 1-800 DO CRAFT (362-7238) phone line for your convenience.
Also the Summary Report of the Rural Craft Development Project,which describes the current state of the Alberta craft industry and outlines the ACC's
future directions for the development of our industry, is now available, free of charge, to our members. Susan Abells
Please call
1-800 DO CRAFT
for your free copy of the
Summary Report of the Rural Craft Development Project.
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COMING SOON TO THE GALLERY„,
Excellence in Craft from
Quebec "The technicalmasteryand vibrant evocativepower of these
wenty Quebec artisansand eight
other invited exhibitors are featured in this seventh edition of the biennial, Grand Prix des metiers d'art du Quebec. The juried show, which included $ 1 in prize money,exploresunique interpretations of the history of craft in the Americas.
pieces combine to make this exhibit a cultural event of the highest order." Yvan Gauthier, Executive Director of the Conseil des metiers d'art du Quebec
Through varied materials and techniques, each work of art celebrates the creative role played by the contemporary artisan in society today. This display, representing human creativity, is also a stunning, visual
essayon the significanceof contemporary craft in humanizing the visual and tactile environment.
Above: Célébratlon by Cécile Buysee Shantung silk. peach-skin, silk and acetate lining
1.25m x 1.55m
Left: Bi•PedTable by Tim Walker Plywood. patent leather, medium-density fiberboard, and woven leather
37 cm x 41 Cm
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Nature Resting Indoors, David Belke and Rae Hunter
Continues through March 25
ove Follies, Pat Strakowski
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Continues through March 25
1993Grand Prix des Metiers d'art du Quebec "The Americas"
March 31 —May 6 Reception: Saturday,
April I fromI p.m. to 3 p.m.
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Alberta Exhibitors,
NORTH BY NORTHWEST; Pat Matheson.'Regiha
Jim Etzkorn.Calgary
Little
NORTH Boxes
Kirsten Abrahamson,Calæry Chuck Wissinger,Red Deer Sam Uhjiek«Calgary
Les ManningtCanmore John Chalke; Calgary
WEST
Barbara Tipton, Calgary
Barbier, Calgary Linda Stanier. Stony Plain
Grang Calgary Katrina Rozman, Calpry Garry Williamst Calgary
Kathryn Finnerty, Calgary Deb Cherniawsky, Calgary
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orth by Northwest is one of four exhibitions sponsored and organized by the western Canadian craft councils for display in Minneapolis at the National Council For Education in Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference March 16 to 26.
So when the call went out again this
Works by sixteen Alberta, ceramic artists are featured in the show. Curated by Calgary-basedceramicist, Greg Payce,the exhibition will visit the International Ceramics Convention in Calgary May 5th to 7th and then travelto Edmonton for display in the summer/fall of 1995.
The confirmed participants:
North by Northwest is supported by the Edmonton Community Foundation and the government of Canada through the Department of Western Diversification.
year to reprise a successful show of small boxes, the ACC membership
responded with enthusiasm. Every manner of tiny container in an array of materials has made its way to ACCP. to be opened by the curious staff. Heather Edwards, clay Rita McGie, clay m.r. jordan, clay
Janet Grabner, clay Percy Schepp, wood Cedar Grove, wood
John MO!el,wood Bill Pridmore, wood Henry Schlosser,wood Peter Crawford, Wood The exhibition is totally open and solutions are still welcome.
COMING SOON TO
A CHANGE OF HOURS
Fused and Cast Glass
The Alberü Craft Council Presents... Gallery and Craft Shop is now open only until7:30 p.m. on Thursday eveningsinstead Of 9 p.m. as in the past,
THE CRAFT SHOP... by Leslie Rowe Isrealsom and MelanieRowe Continuesto March 25
Little Boxes
by Alberta Craft Council Members: March 3 f to May 6
• Boxes
THANK you The Alberta Craft Council wouldlike to thank the Security department of the downtownBay for the workshop on store security Cheyheld for our
gallery and craft shop staff,
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"A collectionof craft
from thepeople,land and culturesof northern Alberta. popular craft exhibit which was curated by Tom McFall from contacts made during the Rural Craft Development Project was displayedat Town Centre Mall in Grande Prairie during the recent Canada Winter Games.
CRAFT ABOUT US Originally exhibited in Edmonton at ACCP...last June and July, the show has toured since then. The wide ranging display includes willow bas-
it so completelycaptures the best of life in northern Alberta.
models of historical farm machinery, wheat ornaments, Ukrainian Easter eggs, knitted clothing and native drums, to name just a few examples.
traditional and contemporary craft makers. With chiselsand needles,
kets, wild life carvings, woven rugs,
The gamesorganizingcommittee
sought out this show of 40 artisans and invited it to be a part of the Winter Games because
"Northern Alberta is alive with
shuttles and torches, they create
images of northern life. Their craft speaks of wilderness and survival, historyand tradition, family and religion, spirit and humour, function and beauty. Thesecrafts tell a story." Tom McFalI
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Gala
Donor's list This is a list of donors to date. For members who would like to donate, but have not yet been contacted, pleasecall Pat at 428-1654 or use our new line: 1-800-DOCRAFT.
Dinner and Fine Craft Auction
Ruben Adam Nancy Babbick-Brennan Fernande Beland Barbara Bell
March 17, 1995
Walter Bettcher Elke Blodgett Laura Borgerson Marie Bouchard
hanks to you, our members, the Gala donor's list grows daily. The response to calls for craft has been gratifying as without your generosity and commitment to the ACC there would be no auction.
Douglas A. Bovee
Ross Bradley Ingrid Bromann
Kathi Bruckner
R.G. Cameron Cathy Campbell Sarabeth Carnat John Chalke Donovan Chester LindaChow
For Edmonton area donors, please deliver your piece to ACCP...byMarch I I at the latest. Calgary area donors, please deliver your donation to the Alberta College of Art by the same date. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk or the security desk at ACA. Mark your parcel: Attention Charles or Bill.
Joyce Christian
Peter Crawford
Shawn Cunningham Jann Darwish
Please also provide the following information with your piece: artist's name, brief description of item, material(s) and retail value.
Jeffrey DeBoer
Gala donations pictured on front cover: clockwisefromweathervane—
Christina Koscielnuk Helen Kovacs
MerilynKraut Laurel Lardner Robert Laurens Lisa LeBlanc
Allan Lindoe Joanne Lynes Melissa Malkas
Marjene Matunaga Turnbull
Barbara McCaffrey Suzanna McNeil
sally Neal
Heather Neu Anne Nott Barbara O'Beirne
Liv Pedersen
Pauline Pelletier
Toula Prins Julia Rand Susan Rankin
Ann Read
Sandy Redburn Susan Robertson Lynn Rosenthal
Heather Edwards Marlene Fitzgerald-Moore
Sandi Skakun Sally Smith Martin Solodyuk Wendy Stanwick
DebbieFodor
Barbara Fortin Helen Foster
Geri France
Andreas Friderchsen Laura Fry Elizabeth Goluch
Jocelyn Gourlay Janet Grabner Collen Graham
Elli Grassmuck Leslee Greenaway Edmonton Weavers ' Guild
Pierre Guy
Crystal Harse
Doug Hart MarthaHenry Lois Hole
Valerie Hole Bonny Houston
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Betty Lou Kerry Ken Kipper
Christa Ryder John Schroder
Peter Flanagan
Rooster Weathervane. Robert Laurens, Calgary. Weaving, Liv Pedersen, Calgary; Clay Platter, peter Flanagan, Peachland. B_C.•.Irridescent Glass Vase. Martha Henry, Calgary.
Chery•l Iwanowsky
Audrey Jolly MR. (Marj)Jordan Everett Keogh
Joanne Dickson
Kelly Duggan
Proceedswill support PROJECT EDUCATION.
BarbaraHowe Moon Glow Industries
Lesley Starnes
Barbara Starrenburg
Janet Stein
Alina Strandberg Megan Strickfaden
Margaret Sundstrom
Rosa Taylor BarbaraTipton BarbaraToma Ted Trusz Terry and Linda Unger
Judy Van Sloten
Elizabeth Vanderhelm
Joanne Verveda
Norm Waltho
Wade Weller
Chuck Wissenger Lynn Wood Sonia Zellwegg er
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"The perfect gift
is waitingfor you
andyour customers...'
Uniquely
Barbara Mozvat, Trade Show Coordinator
Alberta
he first Alberta Creative Arts Show was launched in Edmonton on February 12. The three day event, part of the larger Alberta Gift Show, presented home-based artisans to retail buyers who came from all over western and northern Canada. A jury of experienced retailers chose 100 producers of unique, high quality, Alberta-madeproducts for inclusion in the show. Every item fell into one of three categories: Gallery, Food or Gift Ware. Holly Palmer of Alberta Economic and Tourism said the participants were picked "by the specialistbuyers for design, salabilityand workmanship."
The elimination processstarted with the jury receivingthe actual product and assessingthe artisan'sability to get their waresto the market in good
condition. Pricing and business focus
were as important to the jury as the quality of the items being produced.
However,everyonewho applied receivedfeedbackfrom the jury in an attempt to encourage the craftspeople and foster home-based businesses. Debra Demers from Camrose was not only delighted with her sales and contacts, but with the fresh information on trends in the gallery and gift market which the retailers were more than happy to share with the craftspeople.
According to Dennis Halitsky of Hylo, the follow-up contacts he plans to make in the next few months will really tell him how suc-
cessful the experience was for his
wild animal carving business.
A potter from BeaverLodge, Bibi Clement, happily reached her goal of $10,000 in wholesales.She was extremely impressed with the organization and design of the gallery-like setting. "The most important thing for me is to have remarks from other artists about how much they like my work.
There are artists here I've never seen before and we have had an incredible
time together here in the gallery
section.
"I've made some good contacts and some nice orders," is how Edmontonian, Alina Strandberg sums up her participation. Being professionalabout her production schedule and firm with her downpayment policy met with a good response from the buyers. "I didn't come into the show for quick sales.I'm thinking of the long-term. Networking, contacts and exposure are what I'm interestedin at this point." Each retailer receiveda Buyers' Showguide to Uniquely Alberta so they can contact any of the participating wholesalerswith ease in the future.
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Invites portfolios from Alberta based artists who address mountain 8 wildlife themes through:
Painting Sculpture Pottery Jewellery Wood
Furniture Glass please contact:
Brigette Fortin Sunrise Galleries Jasper Marketplace
627 Patricia St/Box 280 Jasper, Alberta ToE 'Eo
(403) 852-3152
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POST CARD
PROJE he Alberta Craft Council is organiz-
ing anotherrun of full-colorpost-
cards for members who want to take advantage of the savings availablethrough gang-printing. The cards are produced in runs of 2,500 per postcard. The ACC keeps 500 for its own promotional efforts, with the participaring member getting the remaining 2000 cards.The cost is $250 — much less than the going rate for similar quantities and quality in small lots.
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The ACC providesthe co-ordinationand quality control. The participating member provides:
One 4" x 6" photograph or slide of each image to be reproduced. (If you do not have suitable photographs on hand, the ACC can arrange for an experienced photographer to take the photographs at ACCP. Cost: $23 per image. Youwill be responsible for the costs of delivering and returning the art work and for insurance.)
Relevantinformationshouldbe printed
on the back of each photograph and must accompany each photograph:
e nameof artist year created • size (in cm),
• titleof work
• media
• photo credit
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The AlbertaCraft Council
logo will appear on the back of each card.
Photographs,information, and a cheque for the full amountdue must be received no later than April 7, 1995. The postcardsmust be printed in gangs Of 16 and will be produced when 16 images are ready to print. Postcards will be processed on first-come,
first-servedbasis, The ACC cannot guarantee that all postcards will be printed, as we can only print in lots of 16 for the price offered.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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TheAlberta Craft Calendar is open to submissionsfrom any craft organization throughout the province. Ifyou are interestedin advertising a
OL4(403)245-4944or fax (403)245-4948
Edmonton: Embroiders' Association of Canada Seminar'95 will be held at the Chateau Louis Conference Centre, 11727KingswayAve., May Il - 15. For info contact Barbara Lacroix, 17207 - 93 Street, Edmonton, AB T5Z 2N4, (403)457-3661 or fax (403)475-2554
special event, activity, gallery show or employment opportunity, please call
Pat at (403) 428-1654. As a complimentaryservice,for-profit organizationsand retail businessesare listed in our calendar of events twice.
Prince George, B.C.: Frontiers of Fibre Conference: July 13-16, 1995. Keynote speaker Jack Lenor
After the second listing, we invite them to place an advertisement. Please see
Larsen, well-known textile
designer and author from New York. Pre-conference
page 15for our new advertising rates.
workshops, exhibits, seminars, formal and informalshows. Contact Jean Curry, Publicity Committee, 2848 McKenney Crescent, Prince George, BC T2K 3M); (604)962-8819,
Note: Information must be received by April 10, 1995.
COMMISSIONS Quilters! The Capital Care Group (which operates five continuing care centresin Edmonton) is building a 36-bed residential Alzheimer Centre to be decorated with quilts. They are seeking submissions. If you would like an application form, or more information, pleasecall Connie Wark at (403)448-2429 in Edmonton
Rakow Commission
for the Corning
Museum of Glass Create a work in glass for the museum's permanent collection. No formal application procedure. Send resume and
Rochester, New York, U.S.A.:
slide of glass art to Susanne Frantz, Corning Museum of Glass, I Museum Way,
NCECA conference will be held March of 1996. The Canadian committee is look-
Corning, NY 14830-2253; (607)937-5371
ing for proposals for panels,
workshops, lectures and exhibitions. They are also looking
CONFERENCES
for one individual who would
act as Alberta contact. The conference theme will be "Triaxial Blend: art, industry, technology. " Pleasecontact the ACC office if you are interested in this volunteer
Calgary: 5th Biannual International Ceramics Conference May 5,6,& 7 at Alberta CollegeofArt. Speakers, Ceramic Exhibition Tour, Gala Openings,
position.
Demonstrations, Panels, etc.
e EDUCATION
Call Karen King at (403)2454944 or Conference Chair, EvelynGrant at Leisure Learning Services,930-13th
Banff: The Banff Centre for the Arts
Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2R
invites media and visual
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
artists, televisionand film producers,technicians, researchers, critics/writers/ curators and Other cultural sector workers to apply for: creative residencies, co-productions and new works projects and work-study opportunities. Facilities:ceramics, mixed media,multimediaand computer arts, network art, paper media, textiles, performance art, photography, print media, sculpture, 16mm film editing, 2D, 3D. For further information contact: Office of the Registrar,The Banff Centre, Box 1020-28,Banff, AB TOL OCO;(403)762-6180, Application deadlines for 95/96 in Mediaand Visual Arts begin Feb/95
Edmonton: Grant MacEwan Community College Visiting Artist Lecture Series Helen Sebeliuson March 14, Henry Tsang on March 20, both at 12:30p.m. in Room 203 of the Jasper Place Campus at 10045-156Street. For more informationcall 497-4321
Layton, N.J., U.S.A.: Peters Valley Craft Centre Offers summer studio assist-
anrships in blacksmithing/ metals, ceramics, fibre, fine metals, photography and woodworking. Work/srudy exchange provides room, parrial meals, studio space and experience.June through August in a supportive communiry and natural setting. Credit may be arranged through student's arr department. Application deadline April l. Contact Peters Valley
Craft Centre, Assistantship
Program, 19 Kuhn Road, Layton, N.J., U.SA. 07851; (201)948-5200,
BC V6H 3R7 or phone (604)682-5274 for an
5 p.m. at 12419 StonyPlain
application.
Toronto, Ontario:
Vermilion: Lakeland College.
Red Deer: Making
Have you heard about our coursesand workshops held
Art Your Business
each summer? Quilters, photographers, carvers, painters,
City Of Red Deer Recreation
and Culture and the Red Deer & District Museum is spon-
calligraphers,writers have been attending for the past 18 years. Relax in chalet-style accommodation on campus. Learn from well-know professional in intimate classsettings.
soring a workshop for emerg-
ing and mid-careerartists. Information on goalsetting strategies, networking, marketing and self-promotion, effecrive portfolio preparation, finding the right gallery,organizing an exhibitionor grant proposal, practical adviceon contracts, copyright and taxation. Practical adviceon writing an effective biography and artistic statement, Correct labellingand presentationof slidesand photographs. Bring your portfolio for specific adviceand recommendations. April 7 & 8, Fri. 7-9 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Museum, instructed by Elyse Eliot-Los,$50 + GST. Phone LisiaDavis at (403)342-6100
Phone1000-661 (,490
for a Summer Program'95 brochure. All ages and ability levelswelcome.
Edmonton:The Alberta Craft Council Is assistingSharon Kristensen, Program Manager for Edmonton Public School's Continuing Education Services.She is activelylook-
ing for individualswho may be interestedin teaching crafts. One area she has had to cancel due to lack of an instructor is Rug Hooking. Contact: Sharon Kristensen, Program Manager, Continuing Education Services,10820101Street, Edmonton,AB T5H 3Z8, (403)496-1983
Toronto, Ontario Harbourfront Centre Summer Residency AvailableJune I in metal and glass.Application deadline is March 31. For applicationand informationcontact Melanie Egan, Co-ordinator,The Craft Studioat Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario M5]
e EXHIBITIONS
2G8; (416)9734963
Vancouver: Kakali Handmade Papers them at 1249 Cartwright St. Granville Island, Vancouver, 10
Macedonian Treasures in Canada" March I to October 15 at the Museum for
Textiles.Costumesand textilesfrom private collections. Museum located at 55 Centre
Ave.,Call Mark Carr-Rollitt at (416)599-5321
FAIRS/SALES Edmonton: April I & 2 Spring Craft Show, Ideas 4 Crafts 4th annual craft show at Kinsmen Sports Centre. Applications available from Ideas4 Crafts, Box 11322,
Edmonton,AB T5J 3K5; (403)940-3586
Ottawa: April 6 - 9 Annual Originals Spring Craft Sale at Ottawa Civic Centre Lansdowne Park. Deadline January 13,1995. Unlimited free customer invitations available to exhibitors. Juried Show is one week before Easter. 195 Canadian artisans. Companion show to the Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale.
Tom Gamble,ITCS, 47
ClarenceStreet, Suite 440,
Ottawa,ON KIN 9Kl; Fax (613)241-4827
PresentsBrenda Malkinson—
Between Friends Club Spring Craft and Gift Sale at Eau Claire Market - Levels I 2. Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Booth cost $150 on main floor and
mixed-mediashow.April I I May 6. Opening reception with artist in attendance, Sat, April 22 from 2 - 5 p.m. Hours: Tues. - Sac. 10 a.m. -
Workshop Schedule. Write
"From Baba's Hope Chest
Edmonton: Electrum Design Studio "Exploring Wilderness" a
Have releasedtheir Winter
Road, (403)482-1402
Calgary: April 7 - 9
$90 on second level.Entry
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deadline January 15. Contact Holli Appelquist, Executive Director, #203, 120-17 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB
T2S 2T2; (403)269-9133, Fax (403)269-3919
Toronto: April 22 - 24 Crafts & More '95 Canadian Craft and Hobby Association show at Toronto International Centre. Concurrent with Canadian Sewing and Needle Craft Association Show
Layton, New Jersey:
July 29-30
PetersValleyCraft Fair
issponsored by the Peters
ValleyCraft Centre, a nonprofit craft education centre operating in cooperationwith the National Park Service. Juried by 5 slides, $15 U.S. screening fee. Application deadline March 10. For application, send SASE to Peters ValleyCraft Fair, 19 Kuhn Road, Layton, NJ, U.SA., 07851;
Red Deer: Our Best To You Art and Craft Sale, October 27 - 29 Westerner Altaplex,4th annual, juried, 120 booths. Contact Marg Brown, Box 431, Okotoks, AB TOL ITO
(403)938-8102
Edmonton:
Quality Craft Show, October 27 - 29 Held at the Mayfield Inn Trade Centre, Over 100 booths. For further information. see St. Albert listing of Quality Craft Show
Red Deer: Fire and Earth— A Spring Celebration
Regina, Saskatchewan:
Our Best To You Art and Craft Sale, November 10- 12
Celebrate the equinox and participate in a unique clay firing on Tuesday, March 21 at 44 St. and 47 Ave. Shirley Rimer will supervisethe building of a giant paper kiln startingat 8 a.m. At 4 p.m. Dave More and local ceramicistswill decorate the kiln to be lit at 6 p.m. Hot soup, poetry, music to finish the evening. Contact AlainFavre(403)342-0590, RecreationCentre (403)3426100, or Old Court House (403)346-1565
RamadaHotel, 3rd annual, juried, 100 booths. Contact Marg Brown, Box431, Okotoks, AB TOL ITO (403)938-8102 Toronto,
Ontario: Canadian Craft Show's 1995"Christmas One Of A Kind Canadian Craft Show & Sale, November 23 December 3. Large juried show. Deadline May l. For further information and an application form contact Maria Fong, The Canadian Craft Show Ltd., 21 Grenville Street,Toronto, ON, M4Y IA I (416) 960-3680
O GRANTS AND AWARDS
Vancouver: Vancouver
Alberta Foundation
Craft Market
for the Arts
Accepting applications for the
a) Art Study— Visual Arts:
2nd Annual ClassicChristmas Craft Fair in Enterprize Hall at PlazaOfNations on November 9-12 and the 14th Annual Original Vancouver Craft Market at VanDusen Gardens,December8.10. Pleasecontact Simone Avram, 8540 Demorest Drive, Richmond, B.C. V'7A 4M1 Phone/Fax(416)275-2724
Deadline is April l. Assists individualsto undertake programs Ofstudy to improve their qualificationsand skills in the visual arts. For Alberta residents planning to attend a program of study acceptable to the Foundation. Undergraduate or diplomarelated visual arts studies (excludingBanffCentre and programs funded by the Foundation)are eligibleactivities. Up to 25% of projected costs to a maximum Of$2,000.
O FESTIVALS Pincher Creek:
Gathering of '95, June 16, 17 & 18
b) Juried. Visual
At the Pincher Creek Agricultural Grounds & Community Hall. Western Crafts, Poetry, Music, Rodeo and More. Admission$5/day. For general information,contact Bevat (403)628-2115
Arts Project:
Deadlinesare March 15 and September 15. Assiststhe professional/creativedevelopment of individualsby enabling them to conduct projectsor researchrelated to the visual
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arts in Alberta. Resident Alberta artists planning to undertake projects in the visual arts are eligible.Activities and forms of expression that may result in a product that is visual in nature,including research,travel, studio work are eligible.Up to 50% of projected cost to a maximum of $5,000. Juried.
c) Commercial Galleries:
Deadlines are June 1 and December l. ProvidesassistanCewith media and advertising costs for the presentation of exhibitions of work by resident Alberta artists. Alberta commercial galleriesare eligible. Production and printing costs for invitations,pamphlets, posters and catalogues. Production and actual costs of placing ads for specific exhibi-
tions in newspapers,magazines, radio and television.Up to 50% of eligiblecosts, to a yearly maximum of $2,500 per gallery,and a maximum of $1,250 per galleryin each 6 month reporting period, (Formula grant).
d) Public Art Commissions: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basisthroughout the year. Assists in commissioning large or site -specific works of art for public areas by resident Alberta artists. Any Alberta registered not-for-
profit organizationor institu— tion is eligible.Normally, a maximum of of any art commission-related fees which
are to be paid to the artists. Applications are assessedby
the board.
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e) PublicArt Purchase: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Assists in purchasing works of art for public areas by resident Alberta artists. Any Alberta registered not-forprofit organizationor institution is eligible.Up to 50% of the purchase cost of the works. Applications are assessedby the Board.
Association Of Universities and Colleges of Canada Awards overseas scholarships
to Canadian citizens for undergraduate or post-graduate studies including crafts. Submit 20 slidesof 20 original works. Awards Division, AUCC, 151 Slater Street,
Ottawa,ON KIP 5N1; (613)563-1236
Canada Council Offers ongoing awardsto artists through the Art Bank PurchaseProgram,Jean A. Chalmers Fund for the Crafts; Criticism and Curating, Explorations,Japan-Canada Fund, Project and Travel
Grants,VisualArt Grants, Visiting ForeignArtists,JBC
Watkins Award. The Canada Council accepts collect tele-
phone calls.The Canada Council, P.O. Box 1047,99 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON KIP 5V8; 1-800-263-5588
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Applications accepted yearround. Grants of $10,000 Canadian are awardeddirectly to the beneficiarieswho must be under 31 and working in representational styles of painting, printmaking, draw-
Arts Centre, 4836 RossStreet,
ing or sculpture.Candidates must already have started or completed training in an establishedart schoolor demonstrate, through past work and future plans, a commitment to making art a lifetime career. Submit slidesin 5 cm x 5 cm mounts of each of six most recent works and an official applicationform. The Elizabeth Greeshields Foundation, 1814 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, PQ
Red Deer, AB T4N IX4:
(403)346-1565
Sweden: Two months residencyscholarships worth $2,500 for study at Brucebo Studio, Gotland Island. Contact Secretary, Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation, c/o Dr. Jab Lundgren, Department of Geography, McGill University, 805 Sherbrooke Street W, Montreal, PQ H3A 2K6
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Friends of Fibre Art
e OPPORTUNITY EXHIBITION
Promotes public and private collecting Of fibre works and Offersgrants to organizations for exhibitions, scholarships,
DEADLINES
criticalwriting and other projectsdealingwith contemporary fibre art. Send SASE for guidelines to Friends of Fibre Art International, P.O. Box 468, Western Springs, IL 60558 U.S.A.
Lacombe Central
Alberta Quilters' Guild Presents their Annual Quilt Show, March 24 - 26, 1995 at the LacombeGolf and Country Club and Cronquist
Goebel Canada
House, Bower Ponds, Red
Deer from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. For further information write C.A.Q.G., 17 Welliverstreet, Red Deer, AB T4N 5W5
Givesannualinternational awards for porcelain sculpture totalling$25,000. Marcel Brandstat, President, Goebel Canada, 1200Carnforth Rd., Toronto, ON M4A 2K7
St. Catharines: Canadian Contemporary Quilts - 1995
Red Deer: Red Deer & District Allied Arts Council
At the RodmanHall Arts
Centre. Deadline April 3, 1995.Third annual Canadian juried quilt exhibitionof original designs or adaptations of traditional designs completed after May 1992. Three awards
Offers The Allied Arts Council Centennial Scholarships,of which there are three: literary, visualand performingand for the Princess Margaret Scholarship, which is funded by the city Of Red Deer. For an applicationform check bulletin boards for the poster with attached forms or contact Red Deer & District Allied Arcs Council, c/o The Old Court House Community
of Excellence of $2,000 each.
The exhibitionwill tour.
Notification of acceptance
April 14, 1995. Accepted submissions due May 3, 1995. Opening previewand award presentation, Exhibition 12
runsSeptember12 - October 29, 1995. Contact Rodman Hall Arts Centre, 109 St. Paul Crescent, St. Catherines, ON
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Toronto: 34th Annual Toronto Outdoor
Art Exhibition
July 7 - 9 at City Hall. Juried, $15,000 in cash awards. Fee; $140 till January 31, $180 till May I (deadline). $75 for fulltime art students. Contact Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit, 35 McCaul Street, Suite 201,
Toronto,ON M5T IV7; (416)408-2754
OPPORTUNITY
EXHIBITION
ONGOING
Toronto:Women's Art Resource Centre Seeks submissions for the Quilt project, a collection of diversequilts by Canadians to be displayedin a permanent location.Submissionsshould document the lives;beliefsand travelsOfthe artists or their families.The Quilt Project, WARC, Women's Art
ResourceCentre, 394 Euclid Avenue, Suite 309, Toronto, ON M6G 2S9; (416)324-8910
Toronto:Museum
for Textiles
Invites artists and curators co submit proposals for future shows. Send resume, artist's statement and/or proposal, SASE to Contemporary GalleryExhibition Committee; The Museum for Textiles, 55 Centre Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2H5; (416) 599-5515
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Toronto: Partisan Gallery
AB T2N IV5 or call Margaret (403)270-0880
Edmonton: Zbignie Zarnoch
Seeks to rouse and organize
Calgary: Provenance Gallery
Would like to start a Native Craft store. Those interested can contact him at (403) 4636236 or write to him at 1048
public opinion against
exploitation, oppression, prejudice and alienation. Also aims to produce and integrate art with public issuesand concerns. 1200 Queen Street W., Toronto, Ontario, M6J IJ6; (416)532-9681
Kitchener: Homer
Watson House and Gallery Accepts proposals in all media. Send 10-12 dated slideswith resume,artist's statement and self-addressedstamped enve-
lope to Homer Watson House and Gallery, 1754Old Mill Road, Kitchener, Ontario, N2P IH7; (519) 748-4377
United States: Bozeman, Montana The Cafe International in the Emerson Cultural Centre has a display area for Canadian artists. Display is free with certain restrictions.Andy Hassanali (Chef/Owner), C/o Cafe International, 808 1/2 N. Block,Bozeman,MT 59715
RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES Bragg Creek: One of a Kind Gallery
Seeks well-craftedfunctional objects—candlestick holders,
ABT6K 3T7
napkin rings, etc.—retailing under 100 for exhibitionor
Edmonton:Custom Frame Shop
sale. Send slides or photos.
Kathy Johnson, Provenance Gallery, 932, 17 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2T OA2; (403)245-8511
Located in Edmonton. Is now accepting applications from craftspeople to sell small gift items. The emphasis will be on pottery.Contact Maryann Ferryat 9149, Fax 477-3051 or send photos of work and letter to 12231 Fort Road, Edmonton, AB T5B 4H2
Calgary: Art is Vital Seeks 3-D work—ceramic, glass, paper, fabric, metal, Must be unique, well-executed and retailingbetween $20 and $300. Contact Jill Peterson at Art is Vital, Calgary, (403)262-1358.
Edmonton: Off the Wall, Inc. A mixed-bag for "Urban Folk" newlyarrived in the Strathcona area seeks humorous, whimsical works in all media especially glass, clay, metal and wearable. Submit resume,slidesor photos to Off the Wall, Inc.,
Edmonton:West Edmontonbusiness Seeks high-quality fashion
jewelryand fine craft gift items. Consignment. Phone
Edmonton:
81 11-104 St., Edmonton, AB
Crafters' Showcase
T6E 4E4; (403) 433-9825
Offers an opportunity to present local craftspeople and their works ro the public in a trendy, high volume old Strathcona location. Craftspeople receive100% of their sales. 10111-82 Ave,
Edmonton: Serendipity Gallery and Frame Shop Invites submissions of fine craft in all media. Geoff Hughes, Director, Serendipity Galleryand Frame Shop, 9860 90 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 2T1; (403)433-0388
T6E IZ5; (403)430-1576
Seeks pottery and handicrafts. Bev (403)949-2492
Edmonton: Creative Treasures
Calgary: Angels Above
Offers a wide varietyof Alberta crafted, quality prod-
Is a specialtygift shop in Kensington area interested in angel or cherub related items from $2 to S275.Consignor buy at wholesale.Write 223 10 St. N.W., Box 8, Calgary,
Lakewood Rd., Edmonton,
coasters, business card holders,
Edmonton:Rowena Decor (Decorative) Seeks unique, quality work in a varietyof media for a new retailgallery.Hand painted furniture, 2D works, industrial
uctS which can be sold
through home shows. If you
would like to consign or host a home show call Donna Ross at (403)45uyoo or Wanda Bone at (403)455-8497
design, pottery, jewelry. Also
seeking artists working with
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recycledmaterials.We specialize in getting commission work for our artists. Wendy Brydon, 10762 82Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A8; (403)439-5445
Edmonton:
Expressions & Images Custom Framing Seeks work to display in commissions-free gallery. Submit
proposals to Nancy Kellock, Expressionsand Images Custom Framing, Inc, 1034969 Ave., Edmonton, AB T6H
Edson: Cabin Fever Craft & Gift Gallery A co-op gallery on main tourist route seeks consign-
ments.CabinFever,Box
7174, 4928 4 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E IV4; (403)723-2888
Mill Woods: A new craft store opening in the Mill Woods Town Centre Mall seeks craftspeople to display work year-round. Monthly fee. No commission. Store #506, 2331 66 STreet.
CallGailor DavidKeowan•, (403)440-1307
Redwater: Craft
and gift shop
Seeks new consignees. Send
photo and description Of work. Craft Shop, Box 481 , Redwater, AB TOA 2W0
Rosebud: That's Crafty! Is a consignment craft barn seeking unique items of excellent quality. Pottery, sewing,
countryitems,functional
items are required. Contact June Zdunich. Box 1477, Drumheller. AB TOJ OYO;
(403)677-2207
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RETAIL NATIONAL Montreal: Gallery Barbara Silverberg Seeks ceramic artists. Send slides and CV to Gallery Barbara Silverberg, 1336
Greene Avenue 114, Montreal, PQ H3Z 2B1
Toronto: The Craft Gallery of the Ontario Crafts Council Submit proposals, slidesand resume with SASE to Dale Barrett, Curator, The Craft Gallery, Ontario Crafts Council, Chalmers Building, 35 McCaul Street, Toronto,
ON M5T IV7;
(416 977-3551)
Waterloo: Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario Submit slideswith name,title, medium and dimensions for the shop and the gallery's archives to Suzanne Greening, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline Street N., Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 2Y5
Winnipeg: A Winnipeg-based custom belt maker with retail and exhibition kiosks in various locations urgently requires buckles and Other metal and leather items to expand product lines. Call Ed (403)4888640 in Edmonton Or Paul (204)932-3633in Winnipeg
Jewelry and Metalsmithing in Canada
contact Rod Staben at
782-6084 and in Calgary area, contact Rob Sadowski
Anyone wishing to contribute to a CD-ROM coinciding with the 50th anniversaryof the Metal Arts Guild of Ontario should contact the author (below)to fill out a questionnaire.Material required: archives,names of
at 255-3493
Single Entrepreneur Network is a social and professional net-
work of and for unattached entrepreneurs, business owners, partners and self-employed people. Networking, business
jewelers, metalsmiths, gallery owners, museum curators to
opportunities, art/design, host-visitor programs. Contact Single Entrepreneur Network, Box 30, 17044 90 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T 5T lL6•, (403)444-9472
interview,informationon important history, influences, materials, processes,issuesand ideas.Anne Barros,39 Tranby Avenue, Toronto, ON M5R IN4; (416)924-7068,
e RESOURCES
Leighton
Edmonton: SubText
Artists' Colony
Located at 10137 104 Street
Spend up to three months per year at a working retreat for professionalartists who show evidence of sustained dedication and significantachievement. Contact Co—ordinator, LeightonArtist' Colony, the BanffCentre, Box 1020,
offers Equipment/Space Rentals. Weaving, papermaking, sikscreening and more. sue (403)486-0829
Polyurethane Rubber Molds: Artist/designer is importing polyurethane rubber (I-I) for molds. Willing to supply information and supplyor produce your mold. Fred at
Banff, AB TOL OCO;
(403)762-6180,
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of Craft Shows and Fairs in Alberta, order the 1995 DIRECTORY now. cost $8.00 (non-members), $3.00 (members)- In order to facilitate contributors to the 1995 Directory, the Alberta Craft Council is making a change of dates for the next publication. The next twelvemonth publication of the Directory will run from May l, 1995to April 30, 1996. The deadline for entries is March 10, 1995.
matiOn about artists which is
availableto architects, designers and museums members who wish to include art in homes and work places.
e GROUPS
Gillian Schick, Communications
Western Canadian Blacksmith Association
Vancouver,BC
Director, Canadian Craft Museum, 639 Hornby Street,
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For the first four month period of 1995, the Alberta Craft Council is publishing a Supplemental Directory for January 1, 1995 to April 1, 1995.
Also available... Craft Supplier's Guide Lists suppliers of metal jewelry, wood, clay, fibre, glass and other craft supplies. Free to ACC members (one per membcr) $5 for non-members. For information call the ACC at (403)428-1654
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ADVERTISEMENTS St. Albert: May 6 & 7 Quality Craft Show (formerly the St. Albert Arts & Crafts Fair). More than 100 booths, juried. Spring 1995 (17th annual) at Akinsdale Arena. Contact Wendy (403)4592521, Shirley (403)458-7979 or write Quality Craft Show, 12 Wheatstone Crescent, St. Albert, AB T8N 3G5; Fax(403)988-0110
Bazaar, Craft and Bake Sale May 6, 1995, 10 a.m. t04 p.m., Jasper Place Composite High. Display Tables available. Phone Bevat (403)487-6817
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"I very much enjoy
sculpting with clay and glass. The
tremendous heat of the kiln has its own artistry,
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completingwhat I have started.'
enough field to
keep my interest Peace River glass artist, Geri France, captured the northern lights, along with a prestigious art commission. Here she holds the 1995 Canada VVinter Games commemorativesculpturewhich was presented to Prime MinisterJean Chretien in February.
atfeverpitchfor many, many years to come.
Northern High Lights ell known, Peace River artist, Geri France produced V.I.P. commemorative sculptures
for the 1995 CanadaWinter Games held in Grand Prairiein February. Contacted last fall, France was asked to submit a proposal for glass sculpture which would suggest the winter landscape of the Peace region. Living in the country-side overlooking the beautiful Peace River Valley,
France was perfectlysituated to bring this idea to life. As much of France's work in the past has been inspired by the northern Alberta landscape,she was well suited to the task. France met with the committee several times during the creativeprocessfor
both feed back and input until the designs were finalized.
This closecooperationresultedin a series of free-standing glass sculp-
cureswhich suggest ice, the northern lights and the visualrhythm of a monochromatic, winter landscape. For each of the pieces,presentedto PrimeMinisterChretienand the
provincial premiers, France began with a 9" by 9" sheet of plate glass placed over an asbestosfibre mold cut to the shape of the Northern Lights logo. A 24 hour firing cycle heated the glass to a red hot 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit. This process formed the deep impres-
sionswhich representthe northern lights.
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During a second 24 hour firing period, the same piece of glass was
draped over a cylinder-shapedmold and heated to 1,250 degrees F. This firing directed the piece'sgentle curvature. Both the delicate, frosted appearance of the Games Maple Leaf logo and lettering were achieved by sandblasting the glass. The base was then carefully leveled by cautious grinding. A final wash and vigorous hand polishing completed the work of art.
The twentywinter games pieces, inspired France to produce other designs in clear glass, which are on display in various northern Alberta galleriesthis winter. EB
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you're doing. Send showcaseyour news. Whetheryou'vejust won a commission,made it into a big exhibition, had a smashing successwith a show or attended an informative conference—your fellow craftspeople
niversity of Alberta professor and sculptor, Neil Fiertel, has an
exhibitioncalled"The Human
Condition: Monolithic Ceramic Sculpture" now showing at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo, Ontario. The show consisting of four massive, figurative, solid clay sculptures is on display until March 19. A special
receptionwasheld February28 in conjunction with an illustrated lecture at the University of Waterloo.
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he third in our series of proven, promotional strategies taken from the files of Calgary's Charles Lewton-Brain.
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Good black and white photographs of your work are a PR necessity, as many media outlets specifically request black and whites. Not only do they lend a serious validity to your approach, they get published. Learning black and white printing will keep the costs down appreciably. Lewton-Brain makes six to ten prints of every imagehe produces. Identify the work, in pencil, on the back of the photo and include a directional arrow pointing to the top. Placingeach photo in a folded sheet of white paper for mailing is a good practice because it keeps the photos clean. Always ship them in a sturdy envelope with a cardboard stiffener. Label the envelope PHOTOS DO NOT BEND. Include a stamped selfaddressed envelope (SASE), but, don't expect to get your photos back from mass-media outlets. Black and white photos can be made from color slides, although there is an increase in contrast with this method. It is also a good idea to have black and white photos of yourself working. Print a lot, because, human nature being what it is, this job is especially easy to put off.
COLOR POSTCARDS
Color postcards are a cost-effcient giveaway. They are also already half-tone screened so they serve admirablyfor black and Whitepublications,such as newspapers- Choose an image so fascinatingthat the recipient will want to keep the card on display.Of course, starting Witha good photo is a must. Remember that the whole point of the card is the image on it and not necessarily the depicted object. So pick an image that photographsespecially well. Don't forget to put your name and phone number on the back.
COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS If color is an important issue in your work, you should always have color photos and slides on hand.
COLOR SLIDES
Slides should be placed in a clear vinyl slide sheet, with each pocket numbered. Every slide should be labelledwith: artist's name, title, materials,size and date. A red stick-on dot should be placed on the lower left hand corner and a black arrow made with a permanent marker should show which way is up (When the slides are in a carousel, the red dot shows at the upper, outer corner of each slide so the viewer knows that the work is right side up and facing the correct way.) The most professional and successful craftspeople pay attention to details. For instance, Helen Berscheid of Calgary goes so far as to carefully arrange her slides for the best possible visual impact of the whole presentation.A page of numbered slide descriptions must accompany the slides.
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Proprietor is Anna Banana. Her business card reads"A CompanyWith A Peel." Offers subscription to an inexpensive mail art newsletter which lists international mail art competitions and exhibitions. Their uniquespecialtyis perfect reproduction postage stamps with personalized images. Good price at $150 for 500 stamps. Ask for their wonderful assortment of sample stamps.
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Kimberly Drive Carol Stream, Illinois 60188, U.S.A. Offers peel and stick photo labels from color negatives. Graphics and text may be added for a fee. Minimum order depending on size is 25 to 50. Cost is 16to 23 cents. Color proofing is $25. Lewton-Brain has used the small labels as a kind of instant jewelry give-away at craft shows. The labels were slapped on visitors Who could direct others to LewtonBrains's booth. Imagine the PR potential of these walking ads. CLB & EB
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These handmade paper collages belong to a series, "Excerpts From Nature," which was exhibited recently at Cronquist House, Bower Ponds in Red Deer.
With them, Starrenburg attempts "to take everyday views of nature and turn them into something significant." For her "they hold a timeless intrigue, as the surfaces become transformed into mysterious works which include aspects of both realism and abstraction." The artist completed the Art and Design Diploma program at Red Deer College in 1994 and has also attended the college's summer school, "Series."
Hidden Landscape I Handmade paper and mixed media collage
Our Space is Yours! Our back cover is a free opportunity! We would like to feature your work in this space each month. Just send us a recent photograph of your work and we'll to,' our best to feature it in an upcoming issue.
Alberta Craft Council Board of Directors President Anne Brodie, Red Deer Vice-President David Green, PincherCreek
Treasurer
Ralph Henderson, Edmonton
Secretary
Anne Anfindsen, Gunn
Directors: Carol Jane Campbell, St. Albert
Helen Mitchell, Peace River Wayne Mackenzie, Edmonton
Arne Handley, MedicineHat
Charles Lewton-Brain, Calgary Jeananne Kit-win, Edmonton
Bill Morton, Calgary
Alberta Craft Council Office 509, 10136-100Street Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5J OPI Tel: (403) 428-1654 Fax: (403) 425-2314
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