MAGAZINE
ALBERTA
ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1999
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REPORT committee is generating exciting ideas for gala dinners in Edmontonand Calgary.And individual members or member groups are creating studio tours, barbeques and other It's January again, that time when I'm making gatherings. To date, events are being planned final decisions on what I plan on pursuing for the Markerville area (hosted by former this spring for summer sales, and finalizing Chair Arne Handley), the Beaver Hills area my plans for the 1999Christmas craft show east of Edmonton (hosted by Tom McFall) season. We on the board are also setting and Bragg Creek (coordinated by Co-chair goals and focussing on the challenges that Lyn Pflueger). Look for your invitations we see ahead of us this spring, and trying to come, donate, volunteer, sell tickets, figure out which way to go to serve all of you and join in! better. This is a membership-based organization, so all of our decisions are based upon what will serve you best. The only way we know if it is working for you is by what we hear back from you, however this doesn't happen very often. So please help us, the • Members often comment on a sense board and the officestaff,by telling us what isolation - working alone, wanting of you think!What do you like or dislike about creative contact with other craftspeothe programs and direction that we are going ple. These parties are a great opportuin? So I encourage you to phone or e-mail nity to meet, mingle and make new Tomand the staff,or any of us on the board, friends. and help us to raise the awareness of Alberta Craft, and your profile as artist • The ACC is sometimes criticised for and craftsperson. being too Edmonton-based. These parties will encouragemore personal conSimon Wroot tact between members around the province and ACC board and staff.
Co-Chair Report
Three goals motivate these new "fun-raisers".
Fundraiser "Twas the Night Before Gallery Walk"... ...November 27, was a lively,popular and successful fun-raising fundraiser. The ACC's festive season party was, according to guests, a great time. About 80 members and friends (from as far away as Medicine Hat, Calgary, Red Deer and Stettler) assisted by more than 20 volunteers raised over $500().They quaffed hand-crafted beer compliments of Alley Kat Brewing Company.They dined on stunning food contributed by several of Edmonton's best restaurants. They shopped, shopped, shopped... More than 60 members contributed pieces of their work for silent auction and split-ticket draws. Doorprizes included tickets to the Edmonton Opera and a Martini tasting at Iron Bridge.
• And events such as "Twas the Night
Before Gallery Walk" (or the last
Edmontongala dinner, October 1996, which netted about $11,000)are a popular and effective way to generate new money for exhibitions, publications, scholarships, etc.
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A Special Thanks
ost of us make all kinds of resolutions at New Years to improve our lives, and many of us actually do strive to accomplish a few of them! After the long holiday season, crafts people undoubtedly find themselves evaluating the previous year and resolving to make improvements to their craft businesses, whether it be in product, marketing or business opera-
The Alberta Craft Council would like to extend a special thanks to everyone who contributed and supported sTwas the Night Before Gallery Walk. It is their commitment to excellence that made this event a great success! Very special thanks to all of the members and friends who donated the wonderful items for all the prizes and auction items. They are: Alain Favre
Alberta Craft Council Alexandra Deliyannides Arne Handley
Barb Pankratz
Margaret Berg
Marie Pakes Michelle Gluza Neil Ginther
Niki Hunter
The ACC encourages you to support all of our sponsors who
provided the food and beverages for
Our member retailers who have donated discount coupons for their shops:
the evening. They
Kokopelli
Rob Misanchuk Rosa Grabowska
Sweetwater Café
(403) 762-5669
Sandra Bell
Edmonton, AB
488-1959
The Quest
Dana Roman Darcy Gusse-Edinga Darren Petersen Diane Paterson Dianne Hove
St. Is i dore Wea vers
Barbara Bell Bertha Pissarchuk Betty Stokoe
Bob Cadman Brad Keys
Ca rol e Thorpe
Debra Newberrry Dianne Robinson
Ed Prusko
Edmonton Opera Elements Wholistic
Centre- Elke Kriegel Elizabeth penttinen Environmental Clock Company Everett Keogh Fem Jordon Ferna nde Bel a nd Grethe Jens en
Harold Pankratz Heather Edwards Irene Dick James Lavoie Ja net Gra bner
Jean Connor
Jeff Collins Jim Farr John Blair
Karen Cantine Karen Hobson
Ken Christensen La Spiga Restaurant
Linda Miller
Linda Snydmiller•R01fe Linda Stanier
Liv Pedersen
Lucia Atanase
Lyn Pflueger Lynn Blaikie Lynn Cote Maggie Murray Marcia Fossey
Pamela Henry
Pamela Marriott Peter Crawford
Sandi Skakun
Sheila Hennie Shona Wehm Simon Wroot Susan Crack
12427-102 Ave,
Bernard Callebaut
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Nina's 10139-124st,
Susan White Tim and Cheryl Jensen Thurs ton
Veran Pardeahtan Wendy Stanwick Wi l l i e Ca mpbel l
without whose help
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have taken place.
488-9188
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Manor Café 10109-125st,
Aino Ketonen
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super volunteers
this event would not
They are:
Judy Zender
utilizingall advertisingopportunitiesavailableto our organiza-
(403) 762-2722
tion, as well as forging cooperative advertising with retailers that carry Alberta Craft Council product.
Bloomsbury's Calgary Airport
With this in mind, the ACC greatly appreciates any slides or
photosof your currentwork,whichcan be used in promotional activities.We encourageyou to make visual documentationan
Calgary, AB
(403) 221-1919
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essential part of your craft business. Frequently, the Alberta Craft Council resorts to the visuals of only a handful of craft producersin our magazine, ads, and feature articles due to the lack of visuals on hand. This can cost the craft producerlost
130-9th Ave Calgary, AB
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opportunitiesin such promotion.Manyof theseopportunities take place last minute and we rely on the slides/photos we have on file.
The Alberta Craft Counciloffersa comprehensivebusiness training course, '"TheArt of Craft Business - Making Craft
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton, AB
ware, fabrics,furnitureand other items crafted by Alberta
hands. The shop's selection and range of pricing is unequaled anywhere else in town."
Banff, AB
Iron Bridge
12520-102 Ave,
As shop coordinator, I find myself evaluating last year's shop performance and considering areas of improvement. Shop sales were up from the previous year and consistently above our budget targets. This means that we have a loyal and expanding customer base that by positive experience know our product, prices and location. They make it a point to first check out what we have to offer in unique, quality craft. A quote taken from the article "What's In Store...Takea Walk on the Art Side' featured in the fall 1998Where Edmonton Magazine confirms this high customer opinion. *'Around the corner on 124thStreet, you'll discover the Alberta Craft Council, featuring jewellery,glass-
Like the Where Edmonton article, promotion is a big part of what we do. Our top goal in 1999is to continue to increase public awareness of the Alberta Craft Gallery Shop. This involves
105 Banff Ave
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Edmonton, AB
Thanks to all the
208 Caribou st.
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tions.
• Alley Kat Brewery
for providing samples and tasting Oftheir
great products
Dawna Dey Harrish
and Money" , which covers the crucial aspects of operating a
successfulcraft business.One of three businesscoursesstudies the 4 P's of marketing: Product, Price, Promotion and Place.In the area of Product, the high customer recognition of the Gallery Shop should make it a high priority for you to ensure that your work is well represented in the shop. Maintaining
Shona Wehm Marcia Fossey Bertha Pissarchuk Karen Hobson
selectionfor our customersis a big part of what I do. We also seek to attract new craft producersas well as encourageour
present craftspeople in the development of new product. Our
Margaret Flatmen James Paras
ProductDevelopmentSupportProgramcanprovideyou with invaluablefeedback.Youare alsowelcometo callme and
Margaret Malcomson Kristine MacMartin
I can share customer feedback with you.
Carol Jane Campbell Cassie Campbell
The Gallery Shop welcomes our new artists: Margie Davidson, John Elder,Debbie Fodor,Jef Tsui,Janice McEwan, and
Brenda Malkinson Andrea Wilson
IsmailovMarat.
Jan Manning Julie Wons
Here's to an excitingnew year!
Elke Kriegel And the staff
Mary-Ellen Boyle Alberta
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Issue
MARKET TRENDS
what's
,
1999 Trends..
It literally means wind and water, and is based on the understanding and application of the theories of Yin and Yang- the flow of energy circulating through the earth and the sky, and the balancing of the 5 Elements - earth, water, fire, metal and wood. Often used as a design method in homes and offices,it focuses on feelings of calmness, harmony and prosperity through the arrangement of furniture. Feng Shui has grown beyond home / office When entering a new year the décor, and you can now find jewellery, topic of 'whays hoy inevitable pottery, water fountains, metal wind and much more that incorpoarises. So, here'sa look at whays chimes rates this philosophy For more information of Feng Shui, check out going to turn heads in 1999. the many Internet sites. (Seeexample below).
Market Trends is a new columndedicatedto informing you ofwhat's happening out there in the market place. The aim of the columnis to provide you with "tarket related infonnation, maybe give you a few ideas or helpful hints. Topicswill range from where the trends are heading, reports on trade shows/craftfairs, important numbers to have on hand, how to break into new markets,etc. Feelfree to send in topics you wouldlike to be discussedand we will do our best to include them.
Bugs" Elizabeth Jewel BeetleBrooches
oloyr Isa way»n importanttrend c to watcheAccording to Patricia
Good news for all of you artists out there. Retailers are finally clueing in to Verlodt, president of,Colour Services what we have known for years... —Associates,"quality and value being handmade is hot! With so much of equal, colour iS the number one facto/ our world taking the fast lane on the that consumers use to make a purchase%. techno-superhighway, the need to —'There are no big surprises in the speereturn to something more at home with trum of„coloursthatare making a splashd nature is taking a front seat. It appears thig r, it appears darker shades are 1999will be a big year for handmade Purples - lavender, plum, the itepns;vvhichmeans proper tagging a grape, along with blues - especially r handmade merchandise will be deeper blues, navies, and periwinkle portantas ever. arepopular. The neutrals -'ngray, combinations of black & brown, and classics c010Lirs- black, beige, and almond are
strong this year. Red is shaping up to be the accent colour - tomato, cherry, and cranberry,but definitely no
nid-tone reds—
TIVconcept of spirituality d se actualization cont•mes t9 transcend Feng Shui, tfie itqto ncient Chinese study of the natural environment, y fi ding its ay into the craft scene, A
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TRENDS
e Alberta Craft Council wants to help you to.
Bugs, bugs and more bugs. These little critters continue to crawl onto the big
screen and into retail stores. Jewelers have used the insect theme for years, often reproducing the colourful kind... ladybugs, bumblebees, and dragonflies into earrings and pins. Metalsmiths capture the exotic beauty of insects such as the praying mantis or the cicada by carving various features and adding gemstones to create broaches, pendants, and cuff links. Other artists are catching the bug, using the image as accents on tabletops, picture frames, teapots and vases.
Finally, do not forget (as if anyone would let you) that the millenium is upon us. This translates into a huge market for anything and everything retro. Pick your favorite style period, give it a twist, and chances are there will be a market for it. Julie Naylor Lookfor Market Trends in the next issue, as we put togethera list of contacts/phone numbersall crafts people should have on hand.
...handmade'
each Your Rudienc ...by advertising in the Alberta Craft Magazine. Published bi-monthly the magazine has •a circulationof more than 2000 and is growing rapidly.
Advertising space is limited so book your space today!
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THE VAULT Contemporary tapestry is a discursive practice influenced by a narrative and metaphoric tradition, the symbiosis of art and craft and a unique material identity. Within this exhibition the physical presence of tapestry's material identity provides the strongest link between works. The physical construct of the weft-faced tapestry technique is skillfully and thoughtfully manipulated by all the artists involved in the exhibition. The visually rich and sensuously tactile surface of the tapestry process is an undeniable component in the success of all of these works. The choice of tapestry as an artmaking process Kaija Rautiainen,SalmonStream,linenwith woolwarp, tapestry27"x 58"
Jan 16 - Feb 27 he Alberta Craft Council is pleased to presentWeaving
Between the Lines a tapestry
exhibition curated by Jane Kidd and organized by the BritishColumbia Society of Tapestry Artistsand assisted
evokes referenceto time, labour and the value of the skill of the human hand as a subtext underlying the personal statements evident in each of these works.
Tapestry artists have communicated with a narrative voice throughout history. The narrative function is evident in the work presented in this exhibition, though the overall effect is more poetic than literal, provoking psychological interpretation. Marion Cragg, Laura Ford, Lois Kennedy, Alison Keenan and Kaija Rautiainen create a sense of place, they confront the viewer with specific environments that
evoke shared experiencesand perhaps hint at shared responsibility in safeguarding these environments. GabrielaDiaconu'ssmall-scalethree dimensional works offer a more abstract interpretation
in by the Canadian Craft MI-JSel-jm
Vancouver. The show consists of 1 8
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tapestriesby BC artists,along with
their preliminary sketches, drawings
and photographs that contributed to
the final piece. The 19th tapestry is a
Q)
six-by-eight-foot piece designed by 5 artists and constructed by more than
40 weavers in honor of the AIDS doe Q)
tor and activist Dr. PeterJepson-young,
who recently passed away. It will
eventually hang in the Dr. Peter AIDS
Hospice and Day Care Centre in
Vancouver.
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January IJebruary
Barbara Heller,Resonances wooland cottonwith linen,warp, tapestry,54 x 41
me Art of Craft - gusüzess Making Craft & -Money
The Alberta Potter's
Association will be
presenting three craft business-trainingworkshops as developed by the Alberta Craft Council. These workshops will be offered in Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary in February, March and April. The workshops will be offered as follows:
Raising your studw to the next Cevef february
20 - 21,Edmonton
10-hour weekend workshop presented over two days. $150. Assess your current situation and learn what it will take to bring your craft studio the next level of production and sales. Learn
how to go the extra mile with product and studio development Use your creative abilities to build and grow a creative and dynamicbusiness.
'SNVhatjs up wtth marketing*' -MarcÆ20 - 21, CaØary
I O-hour weekend workshop presented over two days. $150.
Discover the 4 P's of the marketing —product, price, promoåon and place - and leam how to use all 4 effectively to get your craft to the right market Learn various ways to get your product to the people who will buy it, via home sales, consignment sales, and wholesale sales. Learn the pros and cons of using an agent. Find out a simple formula will help you to set a realistic and fair price for your work and finally discover how to promote yourself your work.
'fcnv topCanfcFihefuture, or, 4prif24 - 25,RedDeer 10-hour weekend workshop presented over Wyodays. $150.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? umere do you see your business in 5 years? Leam how to develop your personal business plan. Learn how to monitor and service your best clients
and how to develop and use customer mailing lists effectively. All successful businesses have a good record keeping system. Discover the essentials of record keeping and financial plannmg which will allow your business to not only sustain itself but to grow and flourish.
For inquiries call Alain Favre (403)342-0590
REGISTRA TION
Art of Craft - Business Yes,please register me for the following
workshops: O
Raising your craft studio to
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What's up with marketing? -
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the next
CeveC- Edmonton, February20-21
Calgary, March 20— 21
toplan for the future, or,
when can J quit my day job? - Red
Deer, April 24 - 25
I understandthat the cost for each workshop is $150. and is payable to the Alberta Potter's Association NAME:
ADDRESS:
POSTAL CODE TELEPHONE FAX
CRAFT MEDIUM: NUMBER OF YEARS MAKING CRAFT:
NUMBEROF YEARS SELLING CRAFT: $150.00PER WORKSHOP PLUS GST PAYABLE TO THE ALBERTA POTTER'S ASSOCIATION UPON REGISTRATION
I am registering for the weekend workshops in: O O O
Edmonton, February 20 — 21 Calgary,March 20 — 21 Red Deer,April24-25
Please mail the registrationalong with your cheque made out to the Alberta Potter's Association to:
Alberta Potter's Association, c/0 351545 Ave.,
Red Deer AB, T4N 3K7 For inquiries please call (403) 342-0590 or Fax (403) 347-1871
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Welcome
to ACC
Members Renewals Wesley Warren, Waskatenau, Annick Geoffroy, Cochrane, Michel Chayer, Boucherville,
QC Jef Tsui, Calgary,
Irene Sheppard, Edmonton,
Sandra Green, Edmonton, Peter Hahn, Edmonton,
Mary Sustrik, Edmonton, Gerry Rioux, Edmonton, Earla Henderson, Edmonton, Sylvia Markowsky, Camrose, Jim Nieman, Redcliff,
Erika Schmitz, Spruce Grove,
Twila Thompson, Fort Saskatchewan,
V.Z. Ponich, Edmonton, Paul Buffel, Edmonton, Gayle Short, Fernie, BC Mary Anne Kilgannon, Beaumont,
G. Duncan, Red Deer,
C & C Productions, Edmonton, Marat Ismailov, Montreal, Quebec Anne Anfindsen, Gunn, Karen Biddle, Edmonton, John, Humbolt, SK Johanne Aga-Dryden, Edmonton, Doug Andrews, Calgary, P. David Benediktson, Calgary, Sharon Busby, Edmonton, Judith Chorney, Spruce Grove,
Susan Crack, Edmonton,
Linda Cunningham, Calgary,
J.A. Farr, Coaldale,
Michelle Gluza, Edmonton, Roza Grabowska, Edmonton, Hand Weavers, Spinners &
Dyers, Calgary,
Patricia Hartnagel, Edmonton, Martha Henry, Calgary,
Bonny Houston, Calgary, Colette Johnson-Vosberg, Saint John, NB Bradley Keys, Calgary, Peter Kirk, Innisfree, Dave Larmour, Calgary, June M. Larson, Calgary, Beatrice Lefevre, Calgary, Doug Lynass, Edmonton, Don MacDougall, Balzac, Wendy Meeres, Calgary, Barbara & Harold Pankratz, Edmonton,
Diane Paterson, Chilliwack, BC Darren James Petersen, Red Deer, Christopher & Dianne Robinson, Edmonton, Pamela Cross Rodger, Bragg Creek, Ed/Jenna Rodgers, Edmonton,
Sandi Skakun, Edmonton, Linda SnydmiIIer-RoIfe, Edmonton, Phyllis Starling, Botha, Herm Stolte, Calgary, Donna Stonehocker, Edmonton,
Cheryl Westergard, Edmonton, Elizabeth Whitlock, Edmonton,
IN THE VAULT of the environment, formal concern for shape, texture, coexists with the idea of personal anecdote suggested by the title
'Ocean Memories Series'. Anne Clark's lyrical tapestries show a masterful sense of composition and attention to formal detail. In 'Adrift' she unites text and image to create a provocative tapestry that draws the viewer into a cryptic and poetic conversation. Margaret Klajnart, Mieko Konaka, Anthea Mallison and Jane MacKenzie gather personal and cultural
symbolsto tell their stories. Their images are arranged in
non-linear compositions that evoke metaphoric associations.
KarenLeitchand BarbaraHeller offer works that seem the most directlylinked to the historictradition of the narrative tapestry.Both employ representational and somewhat disquieting images loaded with allegorical implications and parallel allusions.
The tapestries in this exhibition can be enjoyed for their formal composition, fine craftsmanship and sensual physicality, but I believethey offer much more - they offer the viewer the opportunityto read between the lines and engage in the highly creative act of interpretation. Although initiated ...to create through the individual artists' personal experiences and vision, the intrinsic value and spirit of this exhibition emerges as the viewer attaches individual perceptionsto the combinationsof interconnected symbols,motifs and images that interacton each tapestriessurface. The exhibition, 'Weaving Betweenthe Lines' presents
a provocative tapestry that draws the viewer into a cryptic and poetic
to the public an opportunity to view and consider an conversation." Oftenunderrated visual art practice.The exhibition and accompanyingdocumentation allows for greater insight into the depth of vision in the tapestrymedium and will hopefully help to position tapestry in relation to other
KarenLeitch, Pacific Rodeo wool,silk and mixedfibres with cottonwarp, tapestry,41" x 62"
visual art practices.
Jane Kidd, Curator
Barbara Heller,Babylonis Fallen wool,cottonand rayon with linenwarp tapestry,48 x 65"
Call For Entry
TEA
FOR THE TAKING A multi-mediaexhibition
Ofall crafts exploring the drinking and service of tea.
MARCH 6 - APRIL 17 Deadline for entry: January 24, 1999
Send CV,Artist Statement and Slidesto: Arne Handley
574-6 Street N.E. Medicine Hat, AB TIA 5P3
Alberta
6 January Ew•bruary1999
KUDOS The Alberta Potter'sAssociation... ...is on track again with a fresh and exciting new Board of Directorsand a very informativenewsletter. The Alberta Craft Council received the Fall 98 issue of
In Touchand was quite happy to see that Artefact Publishing, out of Red Deer, was the producer. Susan Cockshutt,who owns Artifact,used to publish the Alberta Craft Magazine and we know she will do a great job with In Touch. The ACC was also excited to find Alain Favre as the new president of the APA. Alain has been a long time member of the ACC and is a consistentseller in our wholesale program. Alain has renovated his garage at
munityin
Red Deer and beyond. Others on the new board include Chris Donnelly, Trudi Knight, Kelly
Komanac, Cheryl Heilman, Mary Kim, Stella Lee,
WillTruchon,and Kathleen O'Neill. As with most organizations,the immediate concernand challenge for the APAis to raise funds to support their programs, servicesand scholarships. Look for the ACC business training courses the APAis hosting and plan to register for a workshop. The ACC
wishesthe best of luck to the new Boardof the APA and encouragesall ceramic artists in Albertato support
homeinto a very functional the APA by becoming a pottery studio and is very active in the ceramiccom-
member and getting
involved.
Call to Enter
Vanishing Icons Grain Elevators Craft artists honour a disappearing prairie symbol creativeopportunity to com-
abstract or representational, productionor one-of-a-kindcraft form. A joint project with the jewellery,pottery,quilting or tapestry,woodworkor furniture, ProvincialMuseumof Alberta. blown or fused glass,hand-made In 1998,the ProvincialMuseumof paper,collage,batik... Trueto the Albertasponsoreda competition spirit of grain elevators,the to collectphotographs Ofgrain skyis the limit. elevators from amateur and professional photographers. A juried Submissiondeadlineselectionwill be exhibitedat The March 1, 1999.Send name, address,phone number,e-mail Museum, June to August, 1999, and then travel to other Canadian address,informationaboutwork submitted,biographyand/or venues. artist's statement,clippings,etc. to TheAlbertaCraft Councilis the ACC office.Good slides, comorganizinga paralleljuried pleted work, or "proposals"for exhibitionof craft arts, featuring new work or large piecesare traditionaland contemporary appropriate. work from both amateur and For more information, professionalcraftspeople. call 488-6611or Expressyourfeelings 1-800-DOCRAFT about the demise of (1-800-362-7238) distinctive Alberta'smost landmark - in any craft
memorategrainelevatorsin
medium- large or small, functionalor sculptural,
HOME GRAIN Postcards We are hoping to do another postcard run in early March. It costs $250.00for 2500postcards,500 of which the ACC keeps for promotional purposes.
We need 16 people in order to do a full run, so if you are interested please phone Julie at extension 229 for a full postcard information package.
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PROGRAMS
Studio Talk YOU ARE NOT ALONE! How many times has a friend, or someone else you know, picked up one of your piece of work and told you, "You should sell these, you'd make a lot of money at it". Or, "I've got a cousin that makes these and they aren't half as nice
as yours. She sells them all over the place".Whileyour friendmeanswell and is trying to be encouraging,what he or she probably doesn't realize is that their cousin is working as hard at selling her craft as she is at making it. Launching a successfulcraft business not only requires a good product line, or lines, but also sound research, planning, and preparation,not to mentiona lot of hard work. But don't despair the rewards are great, and there is a lot of support out there for you!
If you do want to develop your craft
productioninto a viable businesskeep the following in mind before you chargeahead:
You are not alone. Successful home based businesses are a huge trend and many of these are successfulcraftbusinesses. There are many organizations
that will assistand supportyou in your venture including the Alberta Craft Council. • And remember,if it is a viable and sustainablebusiness you want, your craftbusiness must make money. Whatever your
goals,you must set out with a plan to make money, if not immediately then within a reasonableand defined amount of time.
Here are some important questions you'll want to ask yourself before you go much further in your venture:
What are your values and why do you want to sell your craft? When your business starts to take off, it is
easy to get off trackand begin to
make compromises. If you clearly understand your values and why you started your craft business in the first place you will be able to regain your focuswhen times get hard.
roducers
Representative Progra
,1999,the much anticipatedyear,has arriv and with it comesall the apprehensionand excitementthat has been attached historically 'to coming turns in the century.This is even 2. How much time do you have to bigger!Wenowanxiouslyawait the arrival devote to your craft business? Be of the year 2000,which will herald in a brand realistic. Consider your family and new millennium.Peopleand companiesin community obligations. Remember, many parts of the world are fine-tuning their oftenonly one third of your time Will millennialstrategies.What are you doing to be spent actually making your craft -establishthe directionsthat will bring you the rest will be spent on the business intothethirdmillennium? side of things. Weat the AlbertaCraft Councilanticipate 3. How much money do you have to san action packed year wherein neophyte programs such as the ProducersRepresentative invest into your business?It is not true that entrepreneursare great risk Program(PRP)will continueto be fine-tuned and nurturedintonew posturesthat will takers. An entrepreneur will only guide them into the future.As more artists invest as much money as he or she chooseto market their work to a wider audiis prepared to loose and they Will •ence,excitingnew scenarioswill evolve,not do everything possible to make sure the leastof which is a decisionto return to they will not loose it but actually the Edmonton and TorontoGift Shows for make more from it. more accolades- and great orders!
4. Do you have a support network of
familyand friendsand are theywilling to make sacrificesto support
Throughout1998manyof our artistsworked diligently to achievetheir salesgoals.Their
talents and persistence (nothing short of samazing in a lot of cases)were rewarded your decision to start your craft busiwith substantial wholesaleand retail orders. ness? Make sure you know what Some individuals topped $20,000in wholethose sacrifices might need to be. sale sales. Throughout the year we were for5. What skills do you have and what "tunate,too, to be encouraged and supported and by a numberof well-establishedand skills do you need to acquire to run respected businesses.Numerous retailers your craft production business? commented on the great salesbeing genera Considerartisticand technical OnAlberta craft products. We were also abl skills, business management to partner with the GlenbowMuseumShop skills and marketingskills. in Calgary to showcase Alberta craft and craftspeople. Some artists were invited Rememberthe rewardsthat comewith to attend special events that were well owning and operating your own craft publicized thanks to the Glenbow's business can be great. Youhave the free- ,proficient team. dom to work your own hours, you can work as hard or as little as you like. Your In all, a huge thank-youis in order to the artists and businessesthat supported the studio can be a very seriousbusiness PRP throughout 1998.As well, the ACC venture with plans to gross $80,000per staffmemberswhoworkeddiligentlybehind year, or a part time activity that can prothe scenes are to be credited for pulling vide a little extra incometo keep you in and keeping- it all together,while dealing supplies, and maybe that new potter's with copious amounts of paper and red wheel you've been eyeing for a while. If tape - not to mention phone-calls and you start out with a clear idea of what product developmentsupport! you want before you begin, you will May peace,happiness and learn to be happy with what you have. be yours
Jeff Collins
prosperity
in 1999.
Sincerely,
Jan Edmonds Alberta Craft
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ALBERTA
CRAFT
CALENDAR LENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
AFT SHOWSAND FAIRS
1800-DO CRAFT or (403) 4886611; (403) 488-8855;
e 1999 DirectoryOfCraft
r the March/April 1999 issue is January 25, 1998
and Fairs in Alberta will be
ailable in March. Contact the ACC Office to reserve your
mail: acc@compusmart.abca
Society for Primitive Wilderness Living Skills Copy.
rt Market Productions
November 18th h annual juried art and craft sale is to be held
e Alberta Craft Council is open to submissions of opportunities r craftspeople, from any craft organization in the province,
rough 21st, 1999 at the Calgary Convention Centre in Calgary
Exhibition space for 200 artisans.This is a juried, high quality attracting a large number Of buyers. Application deadline is 1st. 1999 so apply early! Call Marlene Loney, Art market
ace permitting. If you are interested in promoting a special
enc activity, gallery, show, or employment opportunity, please call the ACC office.
seeking to increase the size and selection Of inventory to be
displayed and sold. Over 100 customers visit this unique shop
ng Two Day Show. April 24 - 25, 1999. over 300 artisans sell-
to more than 10,000 customers. Deadline for entry. Feb 28, Located at the Kinsmen Sports Centre 9100 Walterdale Hill,
Mountain House AL TOM IT3
Have fun selling your work to more than 15,000 people July 31 through Aug 2. 1999 in a festival atmosphere at Canada Olympic A summer art and craft fair, outdoors and under huge festival
to Plan for the Future...• will go in Red DeerApril 24 - 25th. Call Alain Favre at (403) 342-0590.
Edmonton Weaver's Guild Beginner Spinning classes Learn to prepare sheep's fleece then
masterthe art of the spinningwheel in just 4 weeks Fee S50.4
Wednesday evenings March 24th - April 14th. Classes held at the prince of Wales Armouries, 10440-108 Ave Edmonton.
AB. contact Carole Dodd at (403) 463-3702 or the Guild at (403) 425-9280
ree of a Kind
'EDUCATION
tents. 150 artisans from across Canada, live entertainment. demonstrations and great food. Juried. Contact Wendy Gadsden, Gadsden Promotions Ltd. Box 490,
your group Offer classes Or instruction that would be Of
erest to Alberta Craft Council members? Fax us some informa-
t (403) 488-8855 and we will be sure to includeit in our lendar section.
Shelburne. ON. LON ISO Tel:
Land Marks 99
niversity of Alberta Faculty of Extension
Land Marks 99 is project for and about Brooks and District. Visual artists are asked to submit works that express their response to
rses in art history ceramics, design, drama, drawing and
inting, music, photography, printmaking and professional
Brooks and Area. Exhibition will run from June 3rd through June
lopmentfor artistsand othersin the arts communityMany heldin the Faculty'sown studL while Othersare offeredin
20th, 99 at the Brooks Campus Of the Medicine Hat College.
Submit up to five different works in any medium. Deadline is
I communities as part of the Faculw's long-standing commu-
February 1 , 99. Top cash award of 51500. Contact Land Marks 99
nity art program. Call the University of Alberta Faculty of
do Brooks Campus, 200 Horticultural Road East, Brooks, AB, TIR TE5. Tel: Pat Hoffman at 362-2847 for entry form and more info.
l•zMel Bolen,Charley
Leighton Studios IndependentResidencies
June 25th to July 7th, 1999 Downtown Edmonton. Call for all
The Leighton Studios offer residencies at the Banff Centre for Arts for Senior-level artists engaged in the creation Of new work.
artists. Programs include: Curated/Juried Exhibitions and Special Projects, Artist at Work Demonstrations, Street Works, Open
Contact the Leighton Studios for Independent Residencies. The
Studio* Lecturemorkshops. The Works Street Market and other, (403) 426-2122 for Application Deadline - January 22, 1999
Banff Centrefor theArts. Boxl 020 Station28.107 Tunnel Mountain Dr, BanftAB. TOL OCO tel: 1-800-565-9989
application form.
Living Arts Centre
Western Canada Summer Games
Held in Prince Albert sask- july9 - 18.1999, The cultural
Committee is looking for interested crafters to show and sell their wares during the games. Security will be provided 24 hours a day.
Contact: Nancy Porcina 531 25th Street West Prince Albert SK S6V 4P8, tel: (306) 164 6990 e-mail porcinaOsk.sympatico.ca
skatoon SK. Mar 10 to April 1.99, Rosemount Art Gallery. ina SK. Aug 25th to Oct. 8th. 99 Old Court House Gallery Red
ectrum Design Studio
Alberta: The way I see lt. March 16th • May 1. 12419-StonyPlain Rd. Edmonton, AB. An exhibition of fine oil painting by Edmonton artist Jeff Collins and exquisite bird carvings by Onoway wood
carver Ted Trusz. Contact Wayne at Electrum 482-1402
RANTS/AWARDS 'Alberta Foundationfor the Arts
vides grants and awards to Alberta artists throughout the
r. Many of their deadlines are in March and April. Call (403) 7-9968 and ask for their Guidelines to Grants which lists the
•ousgrants deadlines and application procedures.
e€anada
The Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, ON has a resident artist Council for the Arts program which provides spaces for artists to cerate. explore, learn and exchange ideas. Studios include ceramics painting and draw- ••the Canada Council for the Arts has announced its plan to direct SIO MillionMillenniumFund towardsthe productionOf ing, sculpture. wood, glass. photography and textilejfibre arts.
Long-term (1 to 3 year) and short-term residencies are available. Contact Monica Harhay, Director of Vtsual Arts 4141 Living Arts
Drive Mississauga, ON. 15B 488, lei: (905) 3066154
of art to mark the millennium. Deadline for submission: tember 1, 1999 Media contact: Stephane Dubois or Danielle
ilbert, Communications Section. (613) 566-4305 or 1•800-263•
88 ext. #4134
ælada
Effective
Council for the Arts
me Canada Council for the Arts is a national arm's length *ncy, which provides grants and services to professional Canadian artists and art organizations. The Visual Arts section has many of its deadlines March 1.99 including creation and
CouTkf
Affordable
Anita Rocamora.Exhibitionof new
by three Saskatchewan ceramic artists. January 15th to feb at the Saskatchwan Craft Council Gallery, 813 Brodway Ave.
Extensionin Edmontonat (403) 492-3034 or (403) 492-3093. Visit theirweb Sight
The Works
production grants to craft artists. Telephone toll free at 1-800-263-5588 ext 5060
CALL (403) 246-0327or FAX (403) 246-0920
with Marketing? • is in Calgary March 21 - 22nd. The third. •How
HIBITIONS
Park in Calgary' • one Of Alberta's premier show venues.
FOR YOUR FREE corti
The first workshop, "Raising your Craft Studio to the Next Level •
monton, AB. Contact Irene Caine or Donna Shaw at 940-3586
Calgary Summer Festival of Art and Craft
Targeted
The APA will host one of the Alberta Craft Council's business
will be heldin Edmonton,Feb20 - 21. The second,•What'sup
eas 4 Crafts
daily. please send photos of your work along with retail prices to: Linda van Son, c/o •Alberta Made' Gift Shop, 5211-50 St. Rocky
Alberta Potter's Association
rafts, Fabrics and More!"Trade Show
¯ The show is open to anyone with a valid business license or is I.$T registered.Tel: (403) 291-0559 for more info.
•Alberta Made" Gift Shop located in Rocky Mountain House. AB,
tools- Call Randy Breeuwsma at (403) 474-5405 to register.
training courses this spring. The course has been reworked into three 10-hour workshops that focus on specific business issues
king to buy your raw material at wholesale trade prices? Plan attend the "Crafts, Fabrics and More! • Trade Show May 29th , 1999 at the Stampede Round-Up Centre in Calgary. Presented the Canadian Craft and Hobby Association, this wholesale ushow features more than 120 exhibitors from Canada and the US.
•41berta Made" Gift Shop
Breeumma. Make arrowheads from obsidian using traditional
P.O.Box 385, Banff, AB TOL OCO
vyoductions,
LLS FOR ENTRY
Workshops to be held in and around the Edmonton area. February 6, 1999 - Soapstone carving with Harry Walters Prices vary depending on size Of soapstone. Call HaryWalters at (403) 467-8432. April 18th 1999 - Flintknapplng with Adrian
Art&
Hand Craft'.
& Eatene• & Other
Getaway' &
Alberta Crafi
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CALENDAR
Elizabeth Greenshields Found.
The Guild Offers free listings to qualified profe-
ited to candidates working in painting, drawing. printmaking and sculpture. Work must be representational or figurative Applicants must have
the wall. as well as studio furniture and lighting.
the early stages of their careers. Awards are lim-
started or completed art school training and/or
must demonstrate through past work and
future plans a commitment to making art a life-
time career. Grant amounts are S 10 000- Please call or write The Elizabeth Greenshields
Ideas 4 Crafts
Free listings in the Guild
The purpose of the foundation is to aid artists in
sional artists producing fibre and ceramic art for Listings include information about products and
Spring: IWo Day Show
media, as well as basic contact data. Listings are distributed free of charge to 6000 interior
des i gners . a rt cons ul ta nts . hos pi ta l i ty des i gners
April 24 & 25 / 1999 Over 150 Tables Approximately 10,000 customers
and other design professionals in the US and Canada. Call 1-800-969-1556. Listings will be accepted through December 1998.
Foundation, 1814 Sherbrooke Street Ouest1West.
Montreal, Quebec HEH 1E4 ph (514) Suite 937-9225
John Simon Guggenheim
RGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Memorial Foundation
Grants individual project fellowships One year Fellowships (eg. 525,000 IJS) for Artist to pursue independent projects. Must be U.S. or Canadian citizen. Contact John Simon Guggenheim NY, 10016; Tel: Foundation, 90 ParkAve„
0.00 write to the APA at p.o Box 5303.
<algary, ABT2HIX6
Awards financial assistance to individual artists of recognized merit and need working in paint. oand
. ing,sculptureor works on paper.No age or geographical limitations Grants awarded throughout the year ranging from SIOOO to S30,OOO•
Applicants must write or fax the foundation for an application. Contact: The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc„ 863 park Ave NY, NY. 10021 Tel: (212) 517-5400
Shuttle Bus Service: (watch local newspapers for locations) Location: Kinsmen Sports Centre 9100Walterdale Hill
e APA aspires to be the collective voice of the berta Clay Community; the representative of clay community to all levels of government the general public; a promoter of ceramic ence Individual memberships start at
(212) 6874470
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Deadline for Entry: February 28, 1999
Iberta Potters Association
Weavers,
ForFurtherInformation
Spinners
Dyers
Please Contact: Irene Caine • Donna Shaw Tel: 940-3586
'Offering newsletters library services. weaving wtificate programs. annual conferences juried exhibitions. fibre fare, financial assistance, schol-
Fax: 466-9904
arships and more. Contact Frances Schultz for
more info at box 87 Monarch, AB. TOL 1MO
Visual Arts Alberta Association
CALL FOR ENTRY 13th ANNUAL
Join the VAAA individual memberships Start at 530.00. Receive e-mail newsletter and reduced subscriptions to Legacy, Alberta's heritage mag-
•OPPORTUNITIES
azine For more info call 1-800-635-3187
nada Council for Reform
daism
nada Council for Reform Judaism is develop-
a directory of Canadian artists interested in ting commissioned works for synagogues temples. For more info and application
please contact lemma Gentles. (416) 5-7264
e Round River General Store
e Round River General Store. opening as a bsite this fall, presents a unique and much needed marketing opportunity for rural Alberta
crafters. This internet store, created with the phi-
losophy and principles of land stewardship in mind will bring customers together with agricultural producers and crafters of goods produced in an environmentally sustainable fashion. If you are such a crafter or producer, please contact us' Land Stewardship Centre of Canada,
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