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ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL
JULY / AUGUST 1998
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The Year in Review
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(Excerptfront the 1998Annual General Report)
. The Alberta Craft Council Magazine
The past (fiscal) year has been one of the most dynamic and exciting as well as one of the most
I must admit that eachyear,
I fight the urge not to make this a "State of Organization" report. However, it cannot be merely a rundown of
demandingperiodsin the
what went on in the ACCfor the past year: those things
are coveredin other areasof
the Annual Report by the people that really did the work far better than I would. So very randomly - my report. First, let me thank those people leaving the board. Thank you to Wayne Mackenzie, Elizabeth Whitlock,Darren Petersen and Charles LewtonBrain. Thank you to the many volunteers and paid staff who have, as always, carried this
organizationon their collectivebacks.Thank you to the Board members who remain on this good adventure. It is incredibly true that we
couldn't have done it without you.
In the last year, we have been forced to change and cut back a significant number of staff members at all levels of the organization. This has not been done without a few traumas and a slight battle scar.Wehave survived and for the first time in a number of years are on an even but definitely not lush, financial footing. Under the leadership of our Executive Director, Tom McFall, we are establishing new ways of looking at fundraising, membership services and even how the phone is answered when you dial I-SOO-DOCRAFT with that question you've always had about where to sell your weavings. In the process of putting these initiatives and ideas into place you will be consultedand informed as much as is humanly possible. I feel strongly, as exemplified by what is currently going on in Calgary, that this is an organization of people not things. I have enjoyed the past year, in a slightly masochistic way, and look forwardto the next year; if the last six months are any indication, it will be one of controlled, positive, "do what you do well", let us communicate and one of stable steps. Arne Handley
Alberta Craft Council's history. It was the first full year
for the implementation of ambitiousnew CraftIndustry Development Initiatives. It was the year in whichthe ACCexperiencedthreeExecutive Director changes and several other staff turnovers. It was also the year in which board and staff aggressively dealt with a potential $50,000
debt, and ultimately "balanced the books".
Although the ACC's financial position is now more stable and predictable than for most of the past year, maintaining and expanding funding and other revenues will be a primary concern for the coming year(s). Core funding from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts is secure,and the Craft Industry Development loan from WesternEconomicDevelopment is solid. All other income is entirely dependent on innovative hard work by ACC board, staff and mem-
bers.Our currentpoliticalclimatedemandsthat
all arts organizations be more accountable - in Tory speak, more profitable. (Funding for theatre companies, for example, has been revised to include ticket sales in grant formulas.) The ACC is regularly asked to demonstrate its value, through membership statistics, exhibition attendance,salesfigures,and other "measurable"
indicators.
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the third largest Craft Councilin Canada.The
ACC has a solid, but certainly expandable,
reputation in the Alberta culture scene.The
ACC board and staff are, more than ever, focusing their efforts on providing useful, practical opportunities for members, whether this involves opportunities to participate in juried
exhibitionsor benefit from new marketing ventures. The ultimate strength of the ACC is in its members - so... belong, participate, contribute, be a key part of Alberta's craft culture.
Issue: August 1, 1998
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RobertBarclay, Spruce Grove Elizabeth Beauchamp, Edmonton Barbara Bell, Sundre MargaretBerg, Sherwood Park Helen Berscheid, Calgary Daryl Bettcher,Edmonton Elke Blodgett,st Albert R. Cadman, Carbon Carol Jane Campbell,
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Annual General Meeting Red Deer, June 12th & 13th
This years Annual General Meeting at Red Deer College was a successful weekend event. Those who attended were treated to an array of activities: a sample of the Craft Business Training Program delivered by Simon Wroot; a slide presentation from Shirley Rimer on the Canadian Ceramists in Greece; wheel throwing demonstrations by Will Turgeon and glass blowing demonstrations by Jeff Holmwood and Darren Petersen. Oh yes, there was also the AGM! The following is a brief overview of the AGM, including the recipients of the ACC Merit Awards and a look at our new board. The full Annual General Report is available to anyone who would like a copy,please phone the member service office (ext. 221) to order you copy.
Bobbi Hoffman Scholarship
Welcome!
Cheryl Brown of Grande Prairie is this year's winner of the Bobbi Hoffman Scholarship. She will receive $500.00 to attend the Metchosin Summer School for the Arts Program at Pearson College in Victoria, BC.
Now here is a look at the 5 new individuals who have joined the ACC Board: John Borrowman, Canmore, has been a full-time studio potter for more than 20
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Emil Bucharsky, Spruce Grove, has honed his skills in woodworking and silversmithing to become a professional one-of-a-kind knife maker.
Goodbye and thank you to the following outgoing Directors who have put in endless hours and contributed a great deal to our organization: Charles Lewton-Brain of Calgary (4 years), Wayne Mackenzie of Edmonton (4 years), Darren Petersen of Red Deer (2 years), and Elizabeth Whitlock of Edmonton (partial year).
ACC Merit Award Winners Amethyst Award Outstanding Craftsperson/ Artisan — Jim Etzkorn, Calgary - Ceramic Artist Goldenrod Award - Outstanding Heritage Craftsperson / Artisan
years, and currently owns and operates Cabbages & Kings in Canmore and The Quest Gallery in Banff.
Stephen Crocker, Edmonton, owns Crocker Consulting Inc., an organization which provides consulting service to
Aboriginal people and First Nations in the area of business and economic development.
James Kindrake, Edmonton, is a partner in the law firm Lucas Bowker & White, and is the past chairman of the Grantsin-Aid Subcommittee of the City of Edmonton Department of Community and Family Services Advisory Committee. Shona Wehm, Edmonton, an internationally recognized master knitter, is also President of her Condominium Board, a teacher at the Creative Sewing & Needlecraft conference and one of the original members of the ACC.
— Shona Wehm, Edmonton Master Knitter, Shetland Lace
Crimson Award - Outstanding
Volun teer / Supporter
— Nancy-Ruth Sissons, Medicine Hat Fibre artist with over 20 years of volunteer experience in the arts. Organizer of the Craft Co-Mingle; instrumental in the building and the development of the Cultural Centre; Committee Member of the Medicine Hat Allied Arts Council and the Gallery Association.
The returning Board members include: Arne Handle, Medicine Hat Chairman (6th year, 3rd as Chairman) Ward Goddard, Edmonton Secretary / Treasurer (3rd year) Jean Connor, Edmonton (3rd year) Lyn Pflueger, Bragg Creek (3rd year) Don Wells, High River (3rd year) Simon Wroot, Calgary (2nd year)
Each of these distinguished individuals received a pin with a stone encircled by the Symbol of Quality insignia, designed and handcrafted by Wayne Mackenzie, as well as a cheque for $250.00. Congratulations!
Thank you to everyone who assisted in the preparation of this years AGM. A special thanks to Darren Petersen, who coordinated the days events; Simon Wroot and Shirley Rimer for their presentations; and to Will Turgeon, Jeff Holmwood and Darren Petersen for their demonstrations.
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In the Spotlight
Congratulationsto these artist! Everyoneis encouraged to inform us of your successes. We would love to share them with the rest
of the membership.
Longtime membersElizabethBeauchamp and LynnMalin of TotallyBearRugswho have won an $8,000commission for Terra Association.The installationof 11wallmounted panels arranged in the two-story stairwell of Terra Centre, will contain objects and keepsakesthat reflect the lives of "young women facing the many challenges of pregnancy,"
A Summer's Day, 1997 by Lynn Mahn and
Beauchamp
Red Deerartists Barry & Kari-Lynn Black,
of BlackBoardCreationshavebeenchosen to exhibittheir workat BellevueArt Museum's PacificNorthwestArts FairJuly
24th-26thin Bellevue,Washington.'Thecouple
havebeencreatinghardwoodfurnitureand
accessoriesfor the past five years,and are amongst 325 artists chosen to participate from more than 1100applicants!
A meeting was held in Calgary on May 8th to identify future ACC activities to benefit Calgary-and-area members. It was suggested that we might meet our retailing needs more effectively by working cooperatively with retailers who sell our product, rather than by competing with them. Possibilitiesdiscussed were regular features/ exhibitionsat client galleries, participating in established craft fairs, seeking short-term Christmas venues. Members said Culture in the Making supplied a location that allowed networking and personal contact between members and the ACC staff and Board. It was unanimously decided to seek a new location to continue to meet these needs. A committee was formed, Sarabeth Carnat, Crys Harse and Lyn Pflueger,to solicitdonated space if possible.
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The Net
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'Box-top' units connect to your television and give you a connection interface on screen (they function as a browser).You This is the final installment get a keyboard that is Wirelessand can OSHA of our three part series on the . sit on your lap or a table anywhere in the room. It connects you with the Internet. browser program and thus with the net. • I have heard (but not personally seen) that the loading and refresh time is very Getting on the Net affordably fast and that images and text come up very clearly on the television screen. They There is now a new way to get can connectwith a printer so you can the net inexpensively. It is on fino http•.//www.osha.gov/ print out email and information from called the RCA box in Canada OSHA'ssite. Lotsof informationand web sites. and the WebTVin the US. More versions tons of connections. of these 'box-top' connection methods • You can access the net and use email are proliferatingas I write. They allow only from where your WebTVbox is set people who don't want to buy a comput- up. The RCA box on the other hand er or who are not computer literate to gives you an email address that you can surf the net, see the web sites on their access from anywhere in Canada that an regular television screen and to receive RCA box station exists. I suggested to and send email. The cost of these 'boxthem that they stick them in every top' units is very low compared with motel's foyer for traveling salespeople buying a computer.How low? Well, it and others to use to keep phone costs can be a s low as $99.00for the unit and home down. Note however,that once about $20.00a month connection you are on the net you can sign up for charges. This compares with buying a free email at a website (such as hotmail, computer for $1500- $4000and on-line rocketmail,MailCity,MailExciteor connection charges of between $14.00a http:l/www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html Yahoomail),so that you can access, send month (what I pay) to $40.00a month for and receive your email form any internet • NationalInstituteforSafetyand Health a high-speed connection. What 'box-top' connectionin the world, computer or units herald as a time of lower-cost box-topunit. accessto the internet (no computer For those already on the net I'm going to necessary) and allows people scared of list some of the safety sites that I found. computers or with less disposable Searches for the information were done income to get on the net. with Hotbot, which lets you use words I don't see much media coverage of this Alberta Craft soon to be on line... in a string. Each of these sites will lead rather revolutionary development. you further into information concerning Weare wellon our way to registeringour name Revolutionary because it lets the worksafety and the workplace. and establishinga permanenthome on the ing classes; the proletariat; the elderly on World WideWeb.Students at the Alexander http:I'gopher.tmn.com:70/1/Artswire/csa fixed incomes;have accessto informaSchoolin MedicineHat continueto work On tion, email and the internet in a way that MichaelMcCann'sArts Safetyand Hazards site. inputtinginformationand designinga site that middle and upper class folks have had is sure to attract much attention. TomMcFall for some time - accessto communi tion ays to realize high and research.The number of peopl who email with return addressesthat in icate Looir in ke-xtAlbe Craft gazinef@our they are using these systems has be completeaddress. to climb. ByCharles Lewton-Brain
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Cut, Blown, Fused & Twisted e 1998members' exhibitionseries is living up to, and surpassing, our expectations. July and August will bring two more of the exhibitions in this series to the ACC Gallery. Glass: Cut, Blown,Fused & Twisted opened on June 20th and will run through August 1st. The show includes the work of Lynne Bowland,Mark Gibeau,AnnetteGillon, Susan Gottsleig, Martha Henry, Jeff Holmwood, Bonny Huston, Tim and Cheryl Jensen, Fern Jordan, James Lavoie, Darren Petersen, Tyler Rock, Leslie Rowe-Israelson,and Darrell Stevens. Opening August 8 and running through September 19 is the Metal show.There is still time to submit work to the jury for the Metalexhibitionso, if you are interested just give Julie a call at ext. 229 and she will
give you all the information. The purpose of these members' exhibitionsis to highlight the accomplishmentsOfAlbertaCraft Councilmembers and to
give them an opportunity to exhibit their work in a well respected public Gallery. The exhibitions also serve to educate audiences as to the possibilities of fine craft.
Alaska, 1998 Martha Elcnry, Sandblasted Glass Vase
For most craft artists', inspiration comes from the desire to create. TOtake an idea from its abstractconceptionand to turn it into a beautiful piece Of craft for Others to enjoy and possibly drink from (figuratively and literally) is the magic of making art. The satisfaction of creating something by hand and to make it beautiful and well crafted is a joy that inspires all artists to continue practicing and perfecting their craft. If you have ever watcheda master potter at their wheel or an inspired glass artist blow molten glass into a balloon like shape and later turn it into a fine goblet, you have probably been amazed with the ease they seem to make their craft appear. If you have ever tried it yourself,if you are like me, you have become quickly humbled. It takes years of training and practice for craftspeople to perfect their craft, and while they are all unique in what they make they all have one thing in common and that is a love for what they are doing. This love for their craft is very much evident in the works of the recentmembers' exhibitions.The high level of quality and variety of work that has been submitted to the juries for all the shows have made the job of choosing the exhibitions all that more difficult.Whileon the one hand the ACC exhibitions committeewants to give as many members as possible the opportunity to exhibit, they also want to use the exhibitions to educate and inspire others in the appreciation and practice of fine contemporarycraft. The following are some questions the jury asks to help them choose the work for the shows. These / August
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are adaptations Ofquestions that Calgary ceramic artist Greg Payce wrote in an essay entitled "What is Good" that accompanied the exhibition CLAYIN CANADA North by North West the Alberta portion was shown in the ACC Gallery in 1995: Is the skill and ability of the maker evident in the craftsmanship of the work? What is the intention and context of the work and how is this expressed? Is the maker formally and conceptually challenging himself or herself in the work? Does the work function or operate as well as possible in the intended manner? Are the materials, processes, and technologies employed the most suitable ones? How are the passions, experience,and viewpoint of the maker reflected in the work? What kind of communication is set up betweenthe maker and the user/ viewer? Whether you are viewing an exhibition of craft or contemplating your own work, I encourage you to ask yourself these and other similar questions in order to excel in your own crafts-
manship and originality.Come out to the ACC Gallery and study the works in the exhibitions and see the love these craft artists put into theirwork.
Call For Entry The ACC'sexhibitioncommittee is now acceptingsubmissions for the final two shows in our seriesof members' exhibitions. Facebowl,1998
Mark Glbeau, 16" x 7"
Gondola, 1998 Darren Petersen, 16" long
Metal
will run fromAugust 8th September 19th. Deadline for entry is July15th.
Fibre
will run fromSeptember26thNovember 7th. Deadline for entry is September5th. Guest curator: Anne Lambert This is an excellentopportunity for craftspeopleworkingin metal and fibre to get exposure in an exhibitionsetting. Membershipis not requiredfor submissionhowever if our work is chosen, an ACC membership is requiredto exhibit. A publicationis beingplanned for all of the 1998members' exhibitions.
1999 Exhibition
Season
The ExhibitionCommitteeis now programming for the 1999 season.Individuals,groups, organizationsand curatorsare encouragedto submitproposals by September30th.An ACC membership is NOT requiredfor these exhibitions. Send CV, artist statement
and between 5 to 10 slides to:
ExhibitionCommittee AlbertaCraft Council 10106 - 124 street Edmonton, AB
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Shoptalk Summerbeckonspeople to put on their walking shoes and explore the 124th street area. The opening of Mountain Equipment Co-ophas also contributedto a revitalisation of the area, and the result is a shop bustling with increased pedestrian traffic! Now is the time for craftspeople to ensure that their new work is in the shop to
entice visitors into taking somethingspecial home from their day's explorations.
As the new Shop Co-ordinator, I wish to thank craftspeople that have brought in new work and shared with me some interesting details about their craftsmanship. It is these details which I can share with a curiouscustomerthat contributesto a sale! I am your salesperson, so feel free to call me or drop by the Shop. Make an appointment if possible so I can give you my full attention. The Shop also welcomes its new craftspeople! SYLVIANAYLOR "draws" lush landscapes using free motion machine embroidery and fabric paints, creating framed pictures which are rich in colour
and detail.DIANNEHOVEand NIKI
HUNTER use the unpredictable and subtle effects of wood-firing as well as surface carving, giving their ceramic vessels rich, aged quality. HELEN COOKE works in clay and paperclay, using moulds of facial profiles and foliage as well as her own reliefcarvings.The parts are assembledinto evocativeone-of-a-kind vessels or wall pieces.JOLANTAand ZBIGNIEW SOKALSKIare a husband and wife team whose work ranges from glass jewellery to large stained glass pieces. The Shop will be carrying their black glass broachesand earrings embellishedwith fine gold detail. DIANE MILLAR is a fibre artist who puts hours into creating rich, traditional hearth rugs. MARY FETHERSTON'scharmingly rustic clay relief landscapes are featured on the Shop walls. And last but not least, alabaster carvings by ALLAN WAIDMAN depict the bear and the buffalo while showing the inherent beauty of the stone. It is this variety of mediums, the incrediblecreativity, and the high standards of craftsmanship,whichmake the ACC Shopa real journey of discovery and enchantment for our visitors!
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Oops Files Our apologies to Darlene Musser who was mistakenly named Donna in the last issue. Also, the Environmental ClockCompany
was featuredin the Aprilissue of IN STYLEmagazine.
Partnering with The Works... This year the Alberta Craft Council and The Works,Edmonton's Visual Arts Festival, teamed up to provide high quality, hand made craft to those strolling through Churchill Square. The ACC featured a temporary showcase of Alberta Craft, while approximately 10 artists demonstrated and sold their work in the booth provided by The Works. Hopefully we can work out an arrangement to make this an annual event!
20th annualHoliday Artisan Market November27-29, 1998 Drop by or senda SASE to the gal'ery for an aoplcaucn frm.
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Postcards Anyone! This is a great opportunity for you to promote yourself and your work. All you need
to do is supplyus with a slide of your
work along with the appropriate text, and we will print 2500of your postcards. The cost is $250.00,and the deadline for slides is August 15th. We need 16 people in order to do a run, so tell a few friends! If you
haveany questionsor wouldlike an order form, please phone Julie at ext. 229.
PLAINSMAN POTTERY SUPPLY 8605 Coronet Road Edmonton,Alberta T6E 4P2 Phone/ Fax: (403) 440-4791
Information Notice! For your information,Plainsman Pottery Supply will be closedfor a short summer vacation period from June 28th to July 8th, 1998. May I suggest that if supplies are requiredthat they are be ordered and picked up prior to store closing. Hopefully,this will not inconvenience you in any way. Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you on July 8th, 1998. Have a safe and enjoyablesummer.
Jim.
Mary-Ellen Boyle July
PROGRAMS
Producers' Representative Program The PRP is dedicated to linking those • the oldest and most enduring art forms with those who create craft buy who to re-emerge as an earthy way to warm a craft. The intent of the program is to help décor and add a unique touch." build the craft industry into a viable,sus- Weare fortunateto be able, through our tainableand profitablebusiness for our : Producer's Representative Program, to skilled craftspeople and to increase sales represent a number of professionally and distribution of Alberta crafts locally, trained and exceptionallytalentedpotnationally, and internationally.The PRP's ters whose work is sought after by current area of activity is a wholesale : thoughtful and discerning buyers. Their agency designed to generate wholesale • creations,no doubt, will leave a permasales for crafts people and to develop : nent legacy reflecting today's colourful sustainableand respectfulmarkets for . and varied lifestyles and interests. ACCmembers who may not have the Willie Campbell's bright, whimsical time, experience,and/or energy to do this work themselves.If you are interest- . pieces can best be described as "funky ed in breaking into the wholesalemarket functional" and they appeal to a variety and wouldlike someinformationon the . of age groups - many of them from her : hometown, Calgary. One buyer thought PRP just give Jeff a call at ext. # 231. • the chunky handles on Willie's cutlery A recentCalgary Herald headline stated pieceswould not only make mealtimes POTSARE HOT - Handmade pottery in less difficultfor her arthritic mother,but vogue as buyers yearn for permanence. they would cheer her as well. : Edmonton's Linda Stanier brings a light Homestyle writer Maureen Depatie wrote "With the age of disposables pass- • touch to her decorativeplatters and ing and environmentalconsciousnessstill bowls through the intricatemelding of rising, it is natural for ceramics- one of uniquely rendered wildlife images and
tasteful color palettes! Her work is now . proudly displayed in homes and corporate officesaround the world. Stamped buffalo images have been wildly successful for Alain Favre of Red Deer (a few puns intended here!)Alain's work, too, has been taken far afield!..On a more . serious note, Calgary's Karen McMillanAmies has taken the intricatepatterns
fromold, hand -madelacesand has : carved them painstakingly into the clay she manipulates with the hand of a true artist. The effectis stunning! Karen's upscale work compliments that of anoth• er Calgarian, Paul Rozman. Paul's stylized bowls and teapotsare esthetically pleasing as well as utilitarian!He boasts a dripless spout on his tea and coffee pots - a rare find! Weat ACC look forward to the continuing success of these and other potters • who are contributing so much to our culturalevolution.Weappreciatetheir skills and their contributions.
Phoenix Rising? their geography,sparse population meetingresolvedthat the new CCF two-yearcycle,by various provin: is to be "light and transparent"; cial councilsand requirelittleor no and perceivedregionaldifferences : as an excuseto not communicate. light- meaningwithouta bureau- : administrativefunding. This new nationalorganization, Onceupon a time the Canadian cracyand expensiveoverhead; TheCanadianCraftFederationis • with its electroniccommunications CraftCouncilexistedas the official transparent - meaning easy to role,shows real potentialforbringcomprehend,clearin its goals,prac- off to a cautiouslyoptimiststart. national organization Ofcraft, craft ing somepositive"nationalunity" artistsand craftcouncils.At various tical,etc. The new organizationwill The Montreal19were unanimous that the new to the craft scene. timesover its 20-yearexistencethe be essentiallyvirtual- becomingan in their determination CCFbe genuinelyuseful- to counelectronic (web site, chat pages, CCCwas well funded, even to the Canadian TomMcFall,ExecutiveDirector extentof owninga heritagebuildconferencecalls,etc.)information • cils,their membersand to often use craft culture. Canadians • ing in Ottawa.Federalbudget cuts and communications vehiclefor the in the mid 90'sleft the CCChomeprovincialcraftcouncils. less,stafflessand useless.For the Muchof the CanadianCraft past two years, a core of dedicated to be : volunteershas kept the CCClegally Federation'sdetail is yet will develop The CCF determined. activeand out Oftrouble. • a boardof approximately15.Each May22nd and 23rd,19representa- of the 10provincialcouncilswill tives of 8 provincial craft councils, appoint one representative.Others Canada Council, the federal go'& will comefromcraftorganization, ernment,MetalArts Guild, funding bodies,corporatesponsors, etc. and willbe selectedby the 10. Harbourfront Centre, Canadian Conferenceof the Arts, and the ailA parallelgroup Ofprovincialcouning CCC,met in Montrealto discil executivedirectorswill alsowork band and/or reinvent the national together.All will meet electronically craftorganization.Fromthe ashes to discuss craft issues,projects, of the former CCC is emerging the problems and solutions, etc. The Delegates at the Canadian Craft Federation Meeting in Montreal. May 22 199S. CCFwillbe hosted,probablyon a CanadianCraft Federation,The
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YouthCamp Artventure YouthCamp is a residential art experience for youth aged 12- 15 (grades 79).This five-day(four-night)camp will be held August 17- 21, 1998at Bennett Centre in Edmonton's river valley.The camp features intensive instruction in a variety of media, professionalart instructionand visiting artists. Fee includes programming, tuition, room and board, art suppliesand recreation(EdmontonPublic Students $385,out Ofdistrict students $435)Fees recover costs only. For informationcall Sharon Busby,Art Consultant, Edmonton Public Schoolsat (403) 429-8347.
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KootenaySchoolOfthe Arts - Centre Of Craft & Design Runs July through August.Enjoy a varietyof five-dayworkshopsin the beautiful Nelson B.C.Program-mingto include a number of new and excitingworkshops, coursesfor youth, and favouritesfrom last year. Contact:KootenaySchoolOfthe Arts Co-operative,Centre of Craft and Design. 606 Victoria Street, Nelson, BC VIL 4K9.
Phone: (250)352-2821, E-mail:ksa@metidea.com
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Southern AlbertaArt Gallery- Lethbridge Parents and children lookingfor unique activities to fill their summer holidays can pick from a number of different programs at
the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. Sessions for
differentage groups run through July and August. 6013rd Ave S., Lethbridge, Alberta,
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EXHIBITIONS Generations Gallery - Stony Plain FormerlyOppertshauser Gallery in Stony Plain, AB presents June 25 to July 20,new works by Jean Elisabeth Tait(mixed media),TheresaTowersRichard (mixed media),and Rae Hunter (baskets). From July 23 through August 24, Generationspresentsquiltingby Dawna Dey Harrish, mono prints by SophiaPodryhula Shaw, and Geenoli Glass.Opening reception on July 26 from 1 - 4.
INDIGO Print and Paperworks - Edmonton July: Students' Work- a show and tell time for students of Indigo. See an assortment of works:paper castings,books,lamps,baskets,
papersand chigiri-e. August:Hemp Hype.Cannabissativais currently a much-talkedabout topic.Farmersare
anxious to grow it, retailers are starting to carry products made from it and it has been used to make paper for centuries.Indigo will present the plant, the fibre extract, and the paper made from it. Indigo is at 12214Jasper Ave. Edmonton, AB, T5N 3K3. Tel: (403)452-2208
Richmond Art Galley VirtualVasesby Calgaryceramicartist Greg Payce runs June 18through August 3 at the RichmondArt Galleryin BC.Suite180,7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC.,V6V IR9 Tel: (604)231-6440
Art GalleryOfMississauga TheMaverickSpirit:New works in clayby Ann Mortimerof Ontarioand Calgaryresi-
dent and Alberta Craft Councilmember John Chalke.Exhibitioncuratedby Anne McPherson.300City Centre drive, Mississauga,Ontario,ISB 3C1. Tel:(905)896-5088
CALL FOR ARTISTS Carbon and Area Restoration Society The Farmers Exchange Buildingin Carbon, ABhas been recognizedas a historical building and is being refurbished into a
historicaldestinationspotalongwitha
unique craft shop. The Carbon and Area RestorationSocietyis callingfor all fine craft artists to submit works to be displayed and sold in the shop. Send slidesor photos of your work along with retailprice to Mary Cadman, Box 430 Carbon, AB, TOMOLO Tel: (403)572-3815
The EdmontonArt Gallery
Art Rental and Sales Gallery The Fall "What's New 1998"exhibition,hosted by the Art Rental and Sales Gallerywill be held September 14 to October 10 in the Brine Gallery of the EdmontonArt Gallery.This call for submission is open to artists who are not currentlyconsignorswith the Art Rental
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Alberta Craft Council's CRAFTBUSINESSTRAININGPROGRAM Looking for the advantage you need to develop your own successful craft business? Leam what type of craft business is rightfor you and discover the key ingredients for business success! Register for the next Alberta Craft Council Craft Business Training Program in your area.
SOME WHAT IS PAST HERE PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE CRAFT BUSINESS TRAINING COURSE: "It really opens your eyes to topics you may not
have considered. It is ofgreat benefit to have a successful craftsperson instructing to relay personal experience.
"The book is a Bible/safety net resource for anyone -fine artist to tole artist. "
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The Craft Business Training Program explores 10 —3 hour modules that are taught in plain, understandable language and relate to the practical problems and business decisions facing craftspeople every day. Course modules include:
Going intoBusiness Product Development Production/StudioManagement Marketing: Distribution
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AL ENDAR 10 and SalesGallery.Submit between acceptnot (photographs slides and 15 ed) accompaniedby a c.v. and a slidelist including:artist name, title,medium,dimensions,and price. Send submissionsto: Art Rental and SalesGallery,the Edmonton Art Gallery,#2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton,AB. T5J2C1. Tel:(403)429-1232.DEADLINE: AUG 8TH 1998. Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove The AlliedArts Councilof Spruce Groveis seeking craftspeople to sell craftson consignmentat the Little Church Gallery.Membership of $25.00 is required. Call (403)962-0664for moreinformation.
EclecticaGallery
Kingston,Ontario contemporary fine art and craft gallery is interested in acquiringsubmissions from both establishedand emerging artists. The galleryis cosmopolitanin nature and
is buildinga discerningclientele.Send an artist statement, proposal, 10
labeledslides,a slidelistincluding titles,dimensionsand medium, any
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materials.300king St. East, Kingston, 0m K7L3B4Tel:(613)542-4438
SHOWS AND FAIRS The 1998Directoryof Craft Shows and Fairsin Albertais now available. At $5for ACCmembers and $9 for non-membersthe directory is an invaluableresourcetool for planning your 1998craft exhibitionsand sales! Ideas 4 Craft Edmonton,November 21st and 22nd, ChristmasCraft Show at the Kinsmen SportsCentre. This well established craftshow is one of the more high profileevents of the Christmas shopping season.Attendancehas averaged more than 10,000over the last number of years. Avoiddisappointment by bookingyour booth today!Boothfee
Sprits Of Christmas November 20, 21, 22 at the Camrose Regional Exhibitionin Camrose, AB. Application deadline: September 14th. Boothfees vary, Contact Jane Cherry at Camrose Arts Society Tel: (403)6729949
GRANTS/ AWARDS Alberta Foundation for the Arts Art Acquisition through Slide Submission.The AFAcollectsAlberta art and craft twicea year through slide submissions.Deadline,open to all Alberta artists, is October 1, 1998. ContactSheelaghDunlap at the AFA, 901,Standard Life Centre, 10405 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 4R7. Tel: (403)427-9968.Ask for a copy of
theirguidelineto Grants
SheilaHughMackayFoundation
The foundation was established in 1988to provide knowledge, participation in, and appreciation of, Canadian arts and craftsand their importancein the cultural heritage of Canada. The spirit of the grant is to assist as many visual artists and craftspeople as possible,with individualgrants not to exceed 51000.Deadline is October 31 1998.Contact Sheila Mackay Dick. Tel: (506)847-5322
Merit Award Programfor Emerging Craft Artists The Rosen Group, producer of Markets of American Craft will award up to 12 merit awards to help emerging craft artistsget their careersof the groundand enter the wholesalemarket. Winners of the award will receive a freeboothat eitherthe Floridaor Philadelphiagiftshowand will receivementoringsupportfroman established craft artist. For info contact The RosenGroup in Baltimore,
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Are you an ACC member who has something to sell (raw material,
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equipment,studiospace,etc)?are you hard to find raw TheNorthAmericanCraftChallenge lookingfor some you havesomehelpful material? do WesternCanada'slargestinternational hints you want to pass on? do you craft
show will have 5 shows in the fall of 1998.Multiple sale discounts. Call1-888-385-8687 for information. Sept.24-28 Winnipeg,Red River Exhibition; Oct. 1-3 Regina, Agribition
Bldg.;Oct 15 - 17 Calgary, Spruce Meadows;Oct 22-24Edmonton, West EdmontonMall;Oct 29-31Saskatoon, Fieldhouse.
have a question for other members? If so, the ACCwants to help you out. Spacewill be provided in this magazine for members' classifieds. Space is
Folkins or Exec.Assist Sharon Davis, Atlantic Regional Office, 1546 Barring st, Halifax, NS. B3J1B. Ply (902)4292923,FAX(902)429-0330.
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Suppliers of Native & WesternArt and Craft for the Corporate Sector. ContactRossMillerat 19 Huckvale Crescent S.W., Medicine Hat AB. Tel/Fax: (403)529-0142
NEBS The New Exportersto BorderStates program- a FederalGovernment Program - is a key export education toolthat targetsCanadiancompanies (includinghomebasedcraftproducers) not yet exporting to the United States. NEBSintroduces the essentials of exporting, including practical export informationand first-handexposure to U.S. border states. Contact David Freeman,TradeCommissioner,Suite 725,Canada Place, 9700Jasper Ave., Edmonton, AB. Tel: (403)495-2630
The CraftersDirectory A comprehensivenational,Canadian wide source enabling crafters to access informationfrom acrossCanada. Wholesalesources.suppliers,mailorder. Contact: (250)370-1553or write The Crafters Directory, Box 417, 1340 Harrison St. Victoria,BC.V8S3SI
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