MAGAZINE
ALBERTA
ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL
JANUARY/FEBRUARY2000
A touring exhibition by the Metal Arts
Guild of Ontario in collaboration with the Conseil des métiers d'art du Québec
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Welcometo the ACC's 20th year and to the new
millennium(unlessyou believeit startsin 2001).
I'm very excited about this coming year, and the developments associated with it. Our new web site (www.albertcraft.ab.ca)is up an running, and will continue to grow and develop over the year. Those Ofyou who can access it at home will notice new pages and features which will increase our and
your visibilityin the public'seye.Our magazine
will be there, as well as a comprehensive Virtual Gallerywhich will showcaseall the GalleryShows that we put on. But don't get the idea that we are becominga VirtualOrganization.The message board will enableyou to send commentsand opinions about us and what we do. And for all Ofyou who don't use, or want to use a computer, we have a most ambitious show schedulelined up for this year.A coupleof them are already slated to travel to other centres in Alberta.Our new 'phone tree' is underway,which means that everymember will be phoned by a 'real person', to convey informationfrom us, and to receivefeedbackfrom you on how we're doing, and what we should be doing differentlyor better. We have more Ofthe popular Studio Tours planned for the summer, (for more informationabout hosting or participatingin one pleasecall),and two large fund and awareness raisers planned for Edmontonin the spring and Calgaryin the fall. There's never enough awareness Ofthe quality and diversity of Alberta Craft, and there's never enough money to do all that we would like! So we're back to communicationagain. We have identified this as a priority, and have developed a number of ways to communicatewith you. It's now your turn to TALKBACK.Please.This is YOURorganization,not mine or Tom's, and we can't do what you want with it unless you tell us
yourideas.
Over to you. Happy New Year SimonWroot
ED Report If you're reading this magazine, I'm guessing
you survivedthe millennialroll-over.I madeit
too, with a slight loss of brain capacity(age or champagne) and an utterly dead pocket calculator (probably Y2K).Happy New Year and Happy New Age!
anuary kicks Offthe Alberta Craft Council's 2000events" proves to be a longer and more
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memorablecelebration!
This is the time of year (or century) when we lookboth back and forward.We can jokenow about surviving the millennium, but the sur-
Vivalof craftartsshould concernus all for the foreseeablefuture.I don't want to cast doom
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and gloom however, I do want to warn that, just as many fine crafts are delicate objects, the fine craft scene is also fragile—inneed of our collec-
tive attentionand support. Hereare a fewissuesthat I predictwill continue
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In the future: Government(s)assistancefor arts and culture
Me-Qr Senices:
expandits revenuebase,througha new donor campaignand additionalfundraisingprojectsin 2000.This means more activitiesthat will bene-
fit you directly—after all, the ACC is your member organization.
In the future: Culturalstudy and fine crafteducationhas
become increasingly expensive and bottom-line motivated. The ACC was aggressive and public in opposing the shut-down of the U of A Faculty of Extension Ceramics Program. ACC hosts several post-secondary students each year, for summer employment or research projects. ACC
advisesand refersinstructorsto severalcraftrelated programssuch as Series.And on a more modest, but eminently practical level, the ACC has awarded 3 (notjust 1) BobbiHoffman Scholarships for 1999.The ACC will expand its connectionwith educationalventures that featurefinecraft.
In the future: Fine arts and especiallycraftarts educationhas been virtuallyeliminated frompublicschools
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has declinedsteadily over the last decade,while corporatesupport has not increased.ACC will continueto work to lobbyfederallyfor restored or increasedassistanceto Canadian craftculture. Provincially,ACCwill continueto pursue new fundingopportunitiesand innovativepro-
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finely crafted work 'deserves equal care and onsideration in its promotion. the last magazine, StudioTalkfeaturedan t articletitled "Shameless Promotionsg. e article is well-worthyour consideration as lyou re-evaluateyour craftbusiness goals and embark on a new year with new resolutionsin mind. The articlesuggests promotionaltools such as postcards,bookmarks,hangtags and brochures as a means Ofcommunicating vital informationabout you and your product.As always, presentationis everything!Any ajoined printed materialshould reflectand even enhancethe qualityand originalityOfyour
ASthe GalleryShop Coordina I can eak fromexperiencethat keepingyour retailers informed and current is the best way of ensuring that they think of you when they need to write an ad or promote their shop. Promotional opportunitiesat the Craft GalleryShop are frequent and come in the form of magazine & newspaper features, local televisioninterviews, ads, Discoveryexhibitions,guest artist afternoons, and printed materialssuch as our magazine and postcard. The Craft GalleryShop has a new shop postcard featuringthe works of KarenCantine, TerryCass, David Hunt, Paul Rozmanand Tyler Rock.
The Craft GalleryShop accesseda great deal Of media attentionin the fall and holiday season. It most likelycontributedto an exceptionally busy seasonand good sales.In November,we work. Promotional mediums such as the interwere featured in two articles,including net, newspaper and magazine featuresand "Downtown Gallery AllowsUs To Own A paid advertising are also addressed. PieceOf Alberta Culture" (EdmontonSun, Nov.4th).Through our referral,both Tracy If you are consideringyour firsttentative steps Tremblay and Kathy Husel were interviewed into the internet, you may wish to inquire about the ACC's member portfoliopages avail- for feature articleswhich ran in the Edmonton able on our websiteat vvww.albertacraft.ab.ca. Sun in November. Member artists were also interviewed at the Alberta Craft Council in live The articlealso describesPSA's (public service local televisionspots with Steve Antle (Big announcements)and encouragescraft producBreakfast, A-Channel) on Oct. 26th and with to ers activelyuse them in accessingopportunities for featurearticlesin newspapers and mag- Lorraine Mansbridge (ITVFirstNews)Aug. azines. News media knows that craft producers 24th and Dec 2nd and the noon news On Nov.12th . The Alberta Craft Council had a dismake grat human intereststoriesbut they play of member work at the CAMEO gift show can't Writea Storyabout you unless they know from Nov 3rd to the 7th. Paid advertising such aboutyou.Don't be shy aboutsendingthem as our ''DiscoverCraft" ad featured in the interestingtext and a photo Ofyou in action! EdmontonJournalin Octoberand our regul Active promotionmay be the resolutionto ads in the Art & Gift Showcase Of WHERE make and keep: the resultsare measurablein Magazineall help in promotingthe Alberta your sales. Doneeffectively,it ensures that both Craft Counciland its member artists.Our New your customersand your retailersappropriately Year's resolution for the Shop is to maintain value the qualityOfyour work. this wonderfulmomentumof media interest! The Craft GalleryShop is your partner-in-promotion. Ask our advice when you're considering a new idea or designing a new business card or hang-tags. Get feedbackfrom customers, retailersand other craft producers.Be open to
ongoingrevisionsandyouwilleventually hone your promotionalskillsand materials to reflectyour originality,
The CraftGalleryShopespeciallywishes to thank our long-timevolunteerJuliaHo for her many hours Ofservice.JuliaConsistentlyvolunteeredseveralhours in the Shopevery Saturday afternoonover the last four years. Wewill all miss her presenceand wish her successand happiness as she pursues a computerCareer Mary EllenBoyle in Toronto.
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Paper Måche Sculpture by pat Straeowski
DISCOVERY GALLERY
The DiscoveryGallery is an exhibition space dedicated to showcasing the work of new and well-establishedcraft artists. Jan. 13th- Feb. 26th, 2000
Silent Stories and Personal Visions Mixed
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STORY
WEBSITE
www.albertacraft.ab.ca Brings Alberta Craft Home... to the World! craft magazines, craft news groups and discussion groups, and virtually any thing else you could imagine having to do with craft. A strong presence on the World Wide Web will allow Alberta craft artists to compete and showcase their talents to the world.
elcome to the 2 1st Century! And welcome to the age of information. The ACC is entering this new age by redeveloping and strengthening its presence on the World Wide Web to further promote and develop the success of Alberta craft and Alberta craft artists.
Here is a short list of the many features at www.albertacraft.ab.ca. The ACC is committed to making the best of current technology and resources available so bookmark this site as there are many
other features in the plans.
Just how important is a strong internet presence to the ACC and its members? Well consider this: The number of people using the Internet as a research tool is expanding exponentially. E-mail is the third largest communication tool used by businesses. Telephone and fax are the first two. A recent search for "craft" on the Microsoftsearch engine pulled up 262,137 web sites. There are individual craft artists sites, craft organiza-
To find out how you can get your own portfolio page, or link your site, call Joanne in the office
and ask for a Web Site Fax sheet.
Tel: (780) 488-661 1 Toll free in Alberta
I -800 DO CRAFT email acc@compusmart.ab.ca
tions,craftprojects,craft malls, craft retail sites,wholesalesites,
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TheSymbolof Quality works to establish a benchmarkof quality and origmality for all craft artists to strivefor. If you are a
order someOfyour work,you get backinto
along with a listing of retailers Sellingyour works.Thereare also applicationforms you can downloadto have your workjuried to
Halifax is on the otherend,they want to
your studio and the fax machine rings, someone in Victoria place; an Order as well. The next day you check your e-mail and someone in Denmark complements you about the originality of your work All of this and So much more is now possible with the power of the Internet, lite new ACC site
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Symbolof Quality holderyouand your workwill befeatured
receive the Symbol OfQuality.
portfoliosonline at a fraction of the cost
Show and sell your work to the world at
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non-pmilt provuxial memtx•rservice
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devehpnwnt oi Alberta craft and the Altx•rta Craft craft industry. Since 19SO Council has promoted craft in Allx•rta through
It is all about the craft.
exhibitions, publicatiotE marketinæ education and drui Information services to its
This image will change Oftenand will feature
to thegeneral public.
member; ' works.
and Visit our Sponsors:
Canadlt
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little over a year ago the ACC and exander Junior High School in Medicine
logosand you will have a
Hat teamed up to create a presence for the ACC on the World Wide Web. Tyler Jesse. a grade 9 student created the site and it gave the ACC an opportunity to team about the
direct link to their web sites.
possibilities of the intemet. We would like to thank all those involved in developing that
and Principal Glen Giduk Now the ACC along with the support of Westem Economic Diversification and the Edmonton Community Lottery Board is ready to increase its presence
on the World Wide Web and to create a dynamic State Of the art site which will allow the ACC and its members to exhibit and sell Alberta craft to the world.
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Online directorymeansshow promoterscan provide up to date informationwhen it comesavailable. NO more missedprint deadlines. Craft artists will be able to search the database to find information they want when they want. Print only the information you
require.Find contactsand showinformationfor the
shows you want If you don 't have access to the internet or a computer, the ACC will print Off the entire
EXHIBr110NGALLERY
ACC MESSAGEBOARD
Maybe you have read about an exhibition in the mag-
A worldwide craft networkingand gathcnng place
see it. Grab a coffee.sit back,and browsethrough the exhibition in the comfortOfyourhome.Current and past exhibitions will be archived on the site for you to
from around the blockor around the uvrld Planninga trip?,Organisinga lookingtor
azine, but you are not able to get to the ACC gallery to
viewat your convenience.
directoty and send it Outto you.
Post any craft n•latedmessageyou want and
technical advice? I'Vant to a outi show through the experience of others? 118t it all on t}u• message board!
Evt:-vrs LISTINGANDCALENDAR
Having a studio sale? Teachtnga class? workshopto attend? Events I-rstingwill allow advertise your event and disowcr other around the province. AlbertaCranMagazine
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Friday, March 24, 2000 — 7-10
Timms Centre Univertity O Alberta Campus, Edmonton Celebrity "ost
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Tickets
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Peter BC *foundin' boa -$30 —
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door prizes live auétion, ylent audion, buffet.'featuring foodby Culinary." eam Canada ' award éWinnin
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buy commemorative plates made by some of Alberta's most celebrated craftspeople
Proceeds ......„.u:.
Will support Alberta Craft Council exhibitiönS province-wide.
Fact
The Alberta Craft Council is one of
Canada's most successful craftcouncils. while fn Edmbnton, visit the Alberta Craft Council Gallery for
Cover Stories An exhibition Of works by craft artists who "made the cover" of ACC Magazines over the past 20 years and their subsequent accomplishments and current work Oanniver;gry exhibitions.
EXHIBITIONS 20 in 2000" Exhibitions Exhibition projects to celebrate the 20 anniversary of the Alberta Craft Council
METAL ARTS GUILD Jan. 13- Feb.26,2000 Trat•elltngnattonalexhibition
COVER
March 4 - April 22.2000
STORIES
Craftarttsts who•made the cover'OfAlberta Craft Councilmagaanes accomplishments and thepast 20 years —and their rent
VV't•n• you a aver boyor
Please call the ACC
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knowthe whereaboutsofcoverfolk?
offices With Suggestions.
A development project rind Includes a
McMullenGallery.U OfA I
to encourage serious craft study in web site project
Doyou hare children.grandchildren,students,
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A remat Ofthefirst (and successful)1999ACC sung
HOME ON THE RANGE sept 30- oct 28.2000
An exh'bitionoffine craftWhichreflectsthe land. rople, culturesand a s ta dtotour
Station Cultural Centre,Okotoks Curated TomMcFalLCall the ACC Offcesor Seahon
for momInformationor suwshons
Centre
November —December 24, 2000
unnfersale of membersceork
encouragmg fine craft?
April 29 - June 17, 2000
for Alberta'svariouscraftguilds and associa-
of t'O%Spresentthe An' youpart ofa guild.
fine craftdesaphnes groupOfcraftspeople? Is this or
the verybestOfcraftartlStSin your med'"? an opportunityto Please 'he ACC officeswith s.•eshöns.
November 2000/January 2001 A 20•yearsurvey OfAlbertafine craft— m public McMullen
Gallery, U O/A
Hospital
VIRTUAL GALLERY www.albertacraft.ab.ca All the—20in 2000"exhibitionsTill
presentedon the
Economi cDrve•rs i fi ca ti on a nd the ACC web - a s s i s tedby Wes te•-n FMmonton Commumty Lottery
LEADING EDGES June 24 -August 26, 2000 New materials,
technologtes and
ideasin fine craft
Callfor entrydeadlineJuneI, 2000
Win a lifetime membership with
theACC.
hroughout the centuries artists from diverse
fields have addressed shifts in personal and societal values. For some, the raison d'étre of
all the arts is to explore these values and, therefore, attempt to affect personal and social
change. As we enter into a new millennium we
see an increasing number of craft artists explor-
ing aspects of spirituality, mysticism, personal growth, healing, caring for the earth and other This exhibition will seek to identify common
and unique experiences of craft artists and will provide a Forumfor discussion to consider the art/craft experience. Artisans selected for this exhibition will be interviewed to identify their
THE MYSTERYOF MASTERY An exhibrtton
September 16 to October 28, 2000
value issues in craft form.
A HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONOF CRAFT
craft artists ? DOyou know of teachers, schools Orgroups
SPECULATIONS On values, spiritualityand wholeness in fine craft
September2000
roma nceOf s outhern
FINDING THE NEXE GENERATION April/May 2000
SPECULATIONS sept. 2- Oct.28,2000
On values,sprntual'tyand wholenessin fine Mary I-foldgrafer. Formoreinfrrmationcall the ACC
CALL FOR ENTRY
Play ACC Jeopardy!
TOhelp celebrateour 20th year Ofproviding services to Alberta Craft artists, one astute reader Ofthis
magazine will win a lifetime membership to the
ACC. In two previous issues Ofthe magazine we
started our Ownversion Ofthe popular television
year DISCOVERYGALLERYAII
Categories are:
STAFF...She has just finished her second Christmas
seasonas Shop Co-ordinator,and shop sales have increasedsteadily since her arrival at the ACC. CRAFT...This craft involves making pulp out Of organic materials and collectingit in a mold and deckle, then putting it through a press to create a flat uniform sheet.
Questions to consider
in preparing your entry; What personalvalues do you bring to your
work? What values emerge from the process? Where do your inspirations come from? What
have you learned about yourself in doing your
Open to all original craft media.
and willbe attending the MedaltaInternational Artists in Residence Program at the historic
potteriesin MedicineHat
FUNDERS...one of two sponsorsthat willassist the ACCin developingand redesigningthe new AlbertaCraftCouncilwebsite.
ences of craft artists and will provide a forum for discussion to consider the art/craft experience.
the answers are found in the pages of this magazine.
the exhibition.
AWARD This most recent co-recipient of the Bobbie Hoffman Scholarship lives in Calgary
Here's how it works: Just like the real Jeopardy!on
is your job to come up with the questions.Many of
accompany
work? Is there a sacred quality to your work?
EXHIBITIONS.„Scheduledto run September16to
answers to Alberta Craft Council related questions. It
be prepared from these interviews and will
Stonthlyethibihon_sof members'
trivia game show Jeopardy!This is your third and final chance to win by playing ACC Jeopardy!
TV,we come up with categoriesand tell you the
experiences of being craft artists. Didactics will
October 28, 2000in the ACC Gallery, this exhibition
will seek to identify commonand unique experi-
Mail, fax, or e-mail your answers, marked ACC Jeopardy!along ',vithyour name, address and phone number to the ACCoffice.Sorry,no phone in answers will be accepted. All entries that have at
least 3 of the five questions correctwill be put into a pot and the winner will be selected randomly. All
decisionsof the officialACCJeopardy!judges will be final and the lifetime membership will be presented at the gala fundraiser in March. Rememberall your
answers must be in the form Ofa question. Good luck!
Membership in the ACC is not required to enter. Please send slides, along with o C.V or résumé
and an artist statementaddressing the questions above to:
Mary Sullivan Holdgrafer
c/o ACC 10106. 124 Street
Edmonton,AB, T5N I PO
IOC-3627238 Deadlinefor entwApril 30, 2000 ACC Jeopardy
Answers to last magazine's questions
STAFF...Who is Nancy st. Hilair-e, CRAFL
is raku?; PROGRAMS...What is the Svmboloi Quality Program?;NEWTECHNOLOC,E What is www.albertacrafuab.ca?;EXHIBITION— Vernon,BC? Thanks to all who enternl and
be announmlm the
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THE
Conseil des métiers d'art du Québec.
f the mark of an expert craftsman is the skill, ability, knowledge and wisdom to make an object
beautiful while at the same time
allowing it to function effortless-
ly in the manner it was intended, and the mark of an artist is to boldly express their emotions while at the same time ask the question, "what if?", then Identity, brings together an exemplary national representation of 50
to create show-calibre work that will be exhibited publicly, and strives also to expand the boundaries not only artistically, but geographically. Hence it is with pleasure that we are able to present this touring show as a collaborationwith the
affiliated organisations.The suggestion of a theme is a tradition of the MetalArts Guild, giving artists an opportunity to reachwithin their own artisticlanguage to explore a particular idea. Not only is the maker's identity perceivedwithin the forms, but this year we also felt the theme "identity" to be appropriate, to the collaborationas well as to echoa desire to reflect a pre-millennium state of mind." The exhibition started a little more then a year ago on November 6th, 1998 at the HarbourfrontCentrein Toronto.Since then it has travelledto Montreal,Quebec; St. John's, Newfoundland;Waterloo, Ontario;Saskatoon,Saskatchewan, and will completeits tour right here at the Alberta Craft Council Gallery in Edmonton.
such craftspersons/ artists. These men
and women use their talents to bend, shape, cut, cast, hammer, etch,... metal into individual expressions of art and craft that centre on the question of identity — a theme that all Canadians can relate to. Vivienne Jones, the president of the Metal Arts Guild of Ontario, provides us with some background: '"Now in its 52nd year, the Metal Arts Guild of Ontario has always considered its role of organising highcalibre juried shows an essential and pivotal part of its mandate. Within that role, the Guild gives artists an opportunity o
It is not surprising that this high profile national exhibition has chosen to stop at the ACC gallery. After all, Alberta metal artists have an international reputation for their fine craft and there are no less than four Alberta artists represented in this exhibition: Charles Lewton-Brain,Dee Fontans, Crys Harse, and Glenda Rowley. 7
January/February 21")Issue
January 13 to February 26, 2000 Charles, who is no stranger to the ACC, teaches courses in metalsmithing and jewellery design at the Alberta College of Art and Design. In his piece, titled "WesternDesert",he combinesprecious metals—gold—with gemstones—amolite and tourmaline—balancingform, colour, and textureto createa stunning one of a kind sculpturalbrooch.DeeFontansuses humour in her interpretation of the theme Identity. Her "A Woman of Colour", vaguely resemblesa pair of swimming goggles, however instead of being made of disposable plastic they are constructed of highly polished sterling silver, perhaps suggesting a humorous irony about body adornments. Crys Harse is no stranger to the CraftCouncil either. Her piece, titled "Seiglinda Antonia Louisa: My Mother" is an excellent example of the mastery and sensitivity she brings to her work. Crys raises flat copper into a bowl shaped form by gently hammering and stretching the metal. She then skilfully etches and pierces the material to produce a floral like pattern throughout. The resulting piece resemblesa soft hand-knit doily made completely out of copper. Glenda Rowleycreates intimate scenes of places
she has visited. Her "RockyIl" is a metal landscape of the Canadian Rockies made by arranging two dimensional cut-outs of differentmetals into a threedimensional scene. She has also cast figures of moose to stand on a cherrywood base in front of the mountain shapes, the entire piece
is then framed from the base up giving the impressionof a stage. Glenda however, is not satisfied with a quaint landscape and she uses her mechanical mind to take it one step further. A hand crank comes out from the side of the piece that when turned, spins a sterling silver waterfall.One can imagine that Glenda was inspired by folk type whirly-gigs
and weatherveins when she was a child. This exhibition is inspiring because of the mastery of technique and creative genius employed to create these works. If it is
(left page top) Western Desert by Charles Lewton-Brain, Sterling silver, gold amolite. tourmaline (left page bottom) Seiglinda Antonia lwuisa: My Mother by
Crys Harse, Etched copper, recycled, iron found object
(top) A Woman of Colour by Dee Fantans, Sterling Silver (bottom) Rocky 2 by Glenda Rowley, German silver, sterling silver, brass, cherry wood. copper
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true that the very essenceof a culture's identity is found in the art and artefacts it leavesbehind then this exhibitionis evidence that, as we boldly enter into a new millennium,our Canadian identity has a healthy sense of humour, beauty, sophistication, intelligence, sensitivity, and a sense of wonder.
JeffCollins
IN THE NEWS Twasn't
that
a
Party!
ACC Calgary Group Builds Momentum
Calgary contingent continues tomeeton
the last Monday of the month, at 7 PM (excepting Dec '99).The Fabric Cottage in Crowfoot Centrehas generouslyallowedus to use their classroomfor the last 3 meetings,and we will switchto the new locationat the McDougall School at 455 6 St. SVV,Calgary, for the January
31meeting. Ann Haessel has kindly continued to organisethe meetingsand agenda.
The 2nd annual 'Twas the Night" fundraiser held on November 26 was a great success. Over$4500was raised for the ACC's 20 in 2000projects.Party-goerswere treated to great food and drink samplings from the following restaurants and businesses:Alley Kat Brewery,Sweetwater Café, Nina's, Manor Café,Col, Mustards, Urban Grind, BernardCallebautChocolaterie,and Acquired Tastes Tea Company. Winners were delighted with doorprizes donated
Jean Connor, Edmonton Tom McFall & Sharon Thurston,
BeaverHills
Lynn Cote, Edmonton Teresa McKinnon, Calgary Peter Crawford, Ontario Linda Miller,Edmonton Elaine Emerson, Edmonton
RobMisanchuk,St. Paul
Elenor Maroes, Edmonton Maggie Murray, Edmonton
EnvironmentalClockCo.,Edmonton
Darlene Musser, Cochrane Jim Etzkorn, Calgary Barbara & Harold Pankratz, Edmonton
by: GrabbaJabba,TheAlberta Craft
Jim Farr,Coaldale
Il, SherlockHolmesRestaurantand Pub,
Alain Favre,Red Deer SusanRemendPenrose,MedicineHat Marcia Fossey , Edmonton Darren Petersen,Red Deer MichelleGluza,Edmonton Lyn Plueger,BraggCreek DarcyGusse-Edinga,Red Deer
Council Shop, Greenwoods Books Volume
The Provincial Museum, Iron Bridge, The Edmonton Opera and The Quest. The ACC would like to thank the following volunteerswhose help during the evening was greatly appreciated: Barb Cockrall, Shona Wehm, Marcia Fossey,Karin Jackson, MichelleGluza, SharonRubuliak,Aino Ketonen, Bertha Pissarchuk, Carol Jane Campbell, Dawna Day Harrish, and Margaret Malcomson.
A very special thanks to all the members and friends who donated
itemsfor the silent auctions and prizes:
Margaret Berg, Sherwood Park Bradley Keys, Calgary Pat Borecky, Calgary James Lavoie, Edmonton Lynne Bowland, Saskatchewan
BrendaMalkinson,Edmonton
Terry Cass, Nanton
Pamella Marriot,Swan Hills
Liv Pedersen, Calgary
Louise Pringle, Edmonton
Arne Handley,MedicineHat Dana Roman, Canmore
Crys Harse, Calgary Sandi Skakun, Edmonton Patti Hartnagel, Edmonton Betty Stokoe, Stettler Mary Holdgrafer, Edmonton Carole Thorpe, Calgary
Kathy Husel, St. Albert Shona Wehrn, Edmonton Tim & Cheryl Jensen, St. Albert Don Wells,High River Fern Jordan, Stony Plain Susan White, Calgary Pirkko Karvonen, Edmonton Andrea Wilson,Ontario David Kemp, Sherwood Park
PaulinePelletier,Quebec
Albert*
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After the success of the Gallery in Mt Royal Villageduring Artwalk,Barb Harrison has volunteeredto searchfor more opportunities for membersto show their work. Talar
Prefontaineand LynPfluegerare meeting • with the administrationat the Calgary
Airport to look into a display case there.We are considering the possibility of holding workshops/seminars,in conjunctionwith the monthly meetings,on topicsof interest to members: photographing one's work, publishing and exhibiting,dealing with a gallery, building a reputation abroad etc. All ACC members, of course, are invited to
attend thesemeetings.In particular,we would like to find ways in which other southern Albertamemberscouldbecomeinvolved,
to co-operate in bringing more ACC exhibits and activitiesto a wideraudience.If you are . a member of the ACCliving in the Calgary area and you want to get involvedwith this
groupofcraftartistscomeout to our next
meeting OnMonday January 31 at 7:00PM in the McDougall School at 455 6 St. SW,Calgary.
Focus on Fibre Art Association
The Focuson FibreArt Association(FFAA) was formed in 1997to providean opportunity for fibreartist to: 1, test their abilityand progress in their chosen field; 2, receive feedback from respected teachers[judges; and 3, exhibittheir art to the public.TOaccomplish this the FFAAis sponsoring a juried competition and show of fibrearts encompassingtraditional rug hooking, quilting, needlework, textiledesign,hand knitting and weaving. Individually we use techniques learned and passeddown from our ancestors.They brought their skillsin the fibre arts from all • points of the globe and made articlesout of
needor to beautifytheirhomes.
This is the legacy the FFAAwants to leave: that by learning these historic techniques the children of the new millennium will be able to use the hands and their creativeimaginations to enhance their world,
KUDOS All entries will be on displayat Margaret BrineGalleryin the EdmontonArt Gallery beginning March 10thand running through to March 29th,2000.Winning entries will be on displayat the CreativeStitchingand CraftingAliveShowin March2000.
The Alberta Craft Council presents three Bobbi Hoffman Scholarships in 1999 The selectioncommittee receivedthree submissions in 1999—all were for
ED Report continued...
veryworthwhileprojects, of equal merit and promise.Afterconsider-
In the future: Increasingpublicunderstandingand appreciation of fine craft is a paramount goal for the ACC. To keep Alberta's fine craft in the public eye, the ACC is expanding, with 4 or 5 additional "20 in 2000"exhibitions.With more than 30 major stories in 1999(Journal,Sun, Herald, CBC, CHFA, ACCESS,CKUA,
A Channel, ITV,Legacy, etc.), ACC will continue to developmedia coverageof fine craft activities.And the new ACCweb site will dramaticallyincreasepublicaccessto craft
information, events,shoppingopportunities and virtual exhibitions. In the future: The 90'strend toward home-basedbusiness has resultedin productthat, oftencalledcraft, foodproduction, is reallylightmanufacturing, value-addedagricultureor secondaryretailing. The business of craft will remain important becausemore than 1/3 of ACCmembersare
full-timeprofessional craftspeopleand many
rely on the ACC for a wide range Ofprofes-
sionaland marketinginformation,adviceor referrals.TheACCwillcontinueto takethe
positionthat fine craft is, first and foremost,
a formofindividualartisticaccomplishment and cumulativecultureexpression. To visit some of the recent Christmas sales, we might despairover the declinein pricepoints and general quality of craft. Conversely, there are positiveindicators.Higher-quality home and studio salesare increasing.The ACC'sown Summer StudioTourswere a popular and intimate craftbuying experience. Projectssuch as the hot glassprogram at Red DeerCollegeor the new MedaltaArtist in Residence Program in Medicine Hat are
expanding.TheACC'sexhibitionattendance and shop saleshave grown significantlyand generallythere is a "good buzz" about the ACCand Alberta'sfine craft scene. The survivalof fine craft is in our hands. Buy something good: take or teachanother course—get involvedin a newcraftevent— see moreexhibitions—renew yourmemberships—askyour MLA to support the Alberta Foundationfor the Arts—inviteyour friends along to an ACCtour or party—domore— these are some of my craft resolutions. Tom McFa11
Doug Haslam. Calgary
able debate, the committee
concludedthat selecting onlyonewasdifficultand inappropriate. A compro-
misewasreached.Instead
of the regular $500award, eachof the candidateswill receive$250 toward their proposedproject.
Eachrecipientwill alsobe featuredin the DiscoveryGalleryfor a month-longexhibition, presentingnew work resultingfrom their BobbiHoffmanScholarship.Eachartist will also be profiledin the AlbertaCraftMagazine and OntheACC'snewwebsite.
John Morel, Dewinton, AB
Recipients: Mary Kim, Calgary- forassistancewith a month-long participationin the Medalta
International Artists in Residence Program at the historicpotteriesin MedicineHat
Grethe Jensen, LittleSmoky- for assistance attending the National Associationof Wheat Weavers Convention in Sacramento, CA Nicole Tremblay,Calgary- forassistance with a one-weekworkshop at the Studio of the CorningMuseumof Glassin Corning,N.Y.
GretheJensen
Mary Kim
City of Champions Book Honours One of Ours Through the ACC's referral, TracyTremblay . (an AlbertaCraft CouncilMember)has been featuredin the newlypublishedbook "Edmonton,City of Champions—Edmonton's OfficialBookOfthe Millenium". A full page colouredphoto shows Tracyhard at work on one of her dolls.
10 January/February
Don MacDougall, Balzac, AB
4 Alberta FurnitureMakers and Designers Represented in Canadian Furniture Survey Exhibition Don MacDougall,Doug Haslem, John Morel and MichaelJ. C. Holtonhave been selected, along with 15Otherfurniture makers from across the country, to showcase their work at the annual furnituredesignconferenceto be held at the Art GalleryOfSouthwestern Manitoba March 17ththrough 19,2000.The exhibitionportion Ofthe conferencewas selectedby 5 of Canada'stop furniture designers. The committee'sexpertise ensures that the work representedis of the highest
qualityin designand workmanslupand
reflects the best of contemporary fine craft furniture. The Alberta Craft Councilwishes to congratulate these 4 artists for their dedication and commitmentthey have shown to their craft. Keep up the good work guys!
TALK
STUDIO
In Search of Craft
Craft shows are the hot and
sour SOUP of the craft world,
raft shows are the hot and c sour soup of the craft world. My yearly wander into this never-neverland of selling one's own work is called Craft Comingle held in Medicine Hat in mid to late November. It was started twenty-one years ago as a method of raising money for the localvocational training centre by Nancy-Ruth Sissons. It remained there for the first three years and then took on its present form, running for two years at a church and then for the past sixteenin
became a stained glass person but passed away this year and will be missed.
"Artists aren't as competitive as athletes." crap! I'm out there to corner the mug
market!)
Craft sales are important. They give the artisan a
But... mostly I really like Craft Comingle.
different view. They give the public a smorgasbord and
I really like little kids who come up and want to touch the vessels(as theirmothers grab their hands seeing dollars cascadingto the floor not realizing that it isn't called "stoneware" for nothing) to
thereis a differentflavour...
Until my next rambling missive... Arne Handley Pottery by Arne Handley
feel the glaze—who wonder if 50.00 is 50 cents so that they
Dye-Na-FIow
can buy a present for their mom and if they ask nicely MedicineHat's Cultural Centre.There are some restric- they sometimes get whatever they are looking at for the tions: no food and nothing
prepared from kits. (I must go
elsewherefor the belovedhot dog!) About 125artists are
represented at 60 booths and
in various typesof studio spaces.The cost for a booth is minimal at $60.00.
Craft Comingle is about people
and emotions. It
is about dislike.
amount of money they have to spend.
I really like that Nancy-Ruth puts me in the samecorner booth in front of the Men's Washroombecauseit saves me a long walk every hour or so and I get to visit with
Dye-Na-Flow is a free flowing, highly concentrated liquid
everyone else going in and out. (As I've told many people
she has to put me there becauseif she didn't I would just go there any way and be an embarrassment to all!)
4,
I really like seeing all the people that I don't see any other It is about like. time:Wayne,who I hung out with a bit in high schoolbut In some ways I dislike selling manage to get a "10 minute my own work. (I thinkit has catch-up" every year. something to do with you getMargaret was in the who ting comments on your artissame high school church tic and emotional children) I group and always has a booth dislike seeing people walk by two from down me. Ed me with bags full of other Philipson and I touched base people's pots. (none of this every year as he aged and Alberta
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STUDIO
TALK
o M O T 1ONS MORE SHAMELESS
Ever wonder why certain prod-
Cts—pet rocks, Cabbage Patch Kids, Tickle-me-Elmo dolls—sud-
denly appear on the marketand command our attention? Like an air-borne virus spreading indiscriminately these products infect (and infatuate)many of us.
Consumer craziness kicks in and otherwise caring, intelligent people start to experience what can most kindly be described as a momentary lapse of reason. They scurry Offto the shops,roll up their sleeves,make their best Gordie Howe impression and elbow their way through to snatchup the latestBeanie Baby,or whatever. It is quite a spectacle, and it is carefullycalculatedand producedby a
finely-tunedmarketingmachine. I'm not going to suggestthat craft artists attempt (or evendesire)to produce this type
romantic and unusual surrounding creative people and many peoplewant to hear that story.But remember,your reputationwill be built by what is said about you in print, thereforeit is importantthatyou planyourpublicity well, and be in charge Ofit.
in order for you to attract the attention Ofeditors there needs to be an element of news to your story. For example a pottery club may go out and dig their own clayor revivean ancient firing technique. A local metalsmith may be hand-forging knivesin their garage that have won awards for excellenceon the
world stage. A group Of weavers may be
using state Ofthe art computer technology to design patterns that will be made on century old looms. All of these activities have a news element to them and can be turned into sto-
The purpose of the headline is to give enough informationto provide a "hook" for the editor to continue reading the story. The most relevant informationis put in the first paragraph, becauseby the time the editor reads it, he will have made up his mind whether to do a story on it or not. This press release has all the informationneeded for an editor to decide if he or she is going to "pick-up" your story. Onceyou have your press releasemade up send it out to as many media outletsas possible. Youmay be surprised by who decides to cover your story.
Publicityis an important part Ofyour craft business. It can create excitement about you
and yourworkand it willget yourstoryout to potential customers.It will also help to
ries that willgeneratepublicity. so how do you get your story from your studio onto the desk of an editor? Bysending out
establishyourreputationand in turn your
prices. The next time you hear one of those crazy consumer trends that sweep the market, remember it all started with a press release.
a press release. Press releases are used by
everyonefrom big toy companies to community church groups to conveyinformation to the news media. When writOfhype. Seriouscraft artists are more conten well they can "hook" edicerned with making objectswell and beautitors into wanting to find out fully.Their desire is for customers to apprecimore—and to decide that a ate their purchase more and more as time story is worthyOfbeingput goes on, rather than have them recite the into print. The Alberta Craft words to Christine Lavin's tune "What Was I Council sends out press releasThinking?" a few weeks, or even days after es on a continual basis and as a theybringtheirmistakenly-coveted consumer resultmanydifferentstories good home. Most craftspeople cannot even affordpaid advertisinglet alone the seeming- were covered by radio, televily endlesssupply Ofmoney required to gener- Sion, and print media in 1999. ate the amount of hype surrounding the latest It takes time to establish relationshipswith the newsmedia fad. So what is the small-timecraft producer to do to get his or her story out? Theyneed to and the first step is the press release. turn to publicity. Publicityis editorial content in the form Ofa Storyabout you and your There are many excellent books work "pickedup" by newspapers,magazines, on the market that can help newsletters, radio and television,and other you to developeffectivepress media outlets and best of all, it is free. It often releases—oneI highly recomworks best written as a human interest story mend is calledThe-Eu-blLcity that allow readers or viewers a peek inside Kit by Jeanette Smith. the intimateworld of you the artist. Here is a sample press release: Seeking coverage of your story needs to be a part of youroverallpromotionalplan.The media knows stories about artists and craft producersmake good copy and so they will often give creativesuccessstoriescoverage. Becauseof this, publicity for a craft business is sometimes a little easier to get than for a traditional business. There is an aura of the Alberta Craft M agazine
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For Immediate Release Contact:Joe Potter Tel:(780)4444444 Fax: (780) 444-4441
Address: 123My Street My Town,My Postal Code
Awardwinning potter, Joe Smith to
DemonstrateSalt FiringTechnique,S Join internationally recognisedpotteuoe on SaturdayJanuary 22 from9:00 'to strates the exciting technique When his gas kiln reaches a
insidewillbe at an alm t ture he will throw
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It g%ied pottery. Of2000F the pottery
this high tempera-
over a periOdOfone
to thehigh emperature Creatinga river hour. Thesalt will of fire throughou he kibeuh&hemical reactionthat occurs
willhit the one-of-
the
pot This d
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us+gles resultingin unpredictable, ch piece. Mr. Potter points out that
ries-o . It glazing techniquehas attracted modern
ts richtextureand coloureffects.
ation will take place in conjunctionwith an exhi-
bition of . Pottersworks.Mr. Potterwill also be giving wheel throwing demonstrationsand will discussvarious materials and processeshe uses in his work In 1994Mr. Potter received the prestigious Saidye Bronfman
Award.Canada's foremostdistinctionfor excellencein the fine crafts.His work has appeared in articles and publications
throughoutCanadaand the UnitedStates
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CALENDAR CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: For the March/April 2000 issue is January 25, 2000
call 1-800-00 CRAFT or (780) 488ff11;fax
(780) 488-8855;
email: acc@compusmartab.ca
TheAlberta Craft Councilis open to submissions of opportunities for craftspeople from any craft organization in the province,
space permitting. Ifyou are interested in promoting a special
event activity, gallery, show, or employment opportunity, please call the ACC office. The ACC makes eve,y effort to ensure the
reliability of all the programs and semces listed below, however we will accept no liability for any loss or damage as a result of
doing busmess with any of the advertiserscontained herein.
Edmonton Art Gallery
CRAFT SHOWS AND FAIRS Our Best to You Art & Craft Show — Red Deer,
AB
Friday to Sunday, October 27 to 29, 2000 Pavilion 9th annual juried show held at the parkland Okotoks, AB TOL For applications contact Marg Brown, Box 431, ITO Phone/Fax: (403) 938-8102
Our Best to You Art & Craft Show — Regina, SK
EXHIBITIONS
8th annual juried show held at the Agribition Building AB TOL For applications contact Marg Brown, Box 431, Okotoks,
The Provincial Museum of Alberta
Friday to Sunday, November 10 to 12, 2000 ITO Phone/Fax:(403) 938-8102
Big Bear Fair continuing through Feb 21 , 2000. To celebrate the
Calgary Summer Festival of Arts and Crafts
teddy bears for its eighth annual toys and teddies exhibition. The result is Big Bear Fair: The World's largest Teddy Bear Party. Syria: Land of Civilizations Feb 10 through May 13, 2000. This exhibition of cultural treasures from Syria includes 400 artifacts
Saturday through Monday,August 5th —7th, 2000.150 Artisans
CALLS FOR ARTISTS
gather at Canada Olimpic Park. Calgary's premier show venue. A summer showcase of fine art and craft outdoors under huge festi-
Gallery Gammel House & Pottery Studio - Dickson. AB
val tents. Rain or shine. Booth fees star at $295, with an antici-
The Gammel House is a small shop located in a growing tourist area, specialising in functional stoneware. Having recently
Box 490, Shelburne ON, LON ISO, Tel: 1-800-667-0619,
expanded and renovated, I am currently seeking talented Alberta consignors and wholesalers in the areas of flat work and jewellery. Please give me a call (Ann Rasmussen) @ (403) 728-3764.
Gammel House Gallery, RR#I Innisfail,AB T4G IT6 or e-mail: ra s m@tel us pl a net.net
Contemporary quilt show taking place at the Saanich Fairgrounds in Saanichton, BC, is looking for contemporary quilt artists to participate in this exciting exhibition. Theme is the future, 2020 what wi l l qui l ti ng be l i ke then? Three ca tegori es Of qui l ts i ncl ude: 1)
reworking of traditional block; 2) new techniques; 3) incorporating Of other media. Deadline for entry is Feb. 1, 2000. For more information contact Helen Tulip CIO RR 3653 Princess Ave,
Coble Hill, BC, VOR ILO or check out the Victoria Quilter's Guild web site at mw.'.patchworkstudiocom for a complete outline
Edmonton Weavers' Guild
The Edmonton Weavers' Guild has been invited by the McMullen
Gallery at the University of Alberta Hospital to submit an Exhibition proposal for November 1, 2001. This invitation repreSentS a significant opportunity for the EWG to join Other community groups and arts organizations in submitting articles that will
display our art, culture and heritage. Please contact Mick in Edmonton @ (780) 462-4884 if you would like to serve on a committee to prepare and exhibition proposal from the EWG Submission deadline is January 30, 2000
Aggregate Society Of Visual Arts - Edmonton
Artists are invited to submit individual Of group proposals in any media for Aggregate's upcoming exhibition. The exhibition will feature 15 —20 contemporary artists and will be displayed in Commerce Place, downtown Edmonton, during the winter of
2000. Submission deadline: January 28th, 2000. For inquires contact Todd lanes: Aggregate 1999 Submissions cJo Latitude 53,
10137-104 ST Edmonton,AB T5J OZ9Tel:(780) 4236353
Juried competition and show of fibre arts to be displayed at the Edmonton An Gallery March 2000 Deadline for entry: January 14th, 2000 contact the Focus on fibre An Association to obtain further information and a complete submission form. 6309-90
Ave Edmonton,AB T6B OPI re': (780) 469-1783
The Works
Canada's largest visual arts festival, hosted in downtown
Edmonton, is accepting applications from individual artists and art organizations for the 2000 festival. Many different opportunities
exist for artist and crafts people to exhibit or sell their vvorks. Application deadline is January 24, 2000. Contact the works at
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Fax: (519) 925-6498
Creative Stitches & Crafting.„ Alive!
This successful consumer show will be held in Edmonton at Northlands Agricom, March 3, 4, & 5, 2000. The show will feature
Edmonton,AB, T5J IAI
Edmonton at (780) 456-9400 or Peter Kiddell in Calgary at
1-888-999-5513.
(780)426-2122.
Email: theworksatelusplanet.net Web Site: wwwtheworksab.ca
new millennium,the PMA sent out a call for the loan of 2,000
reflecting over 8,000 years of human history. Artifacts range from two tonne figures to dedicate gold jewellery. The PMA is located at 12845 -102 Ave, Edmonton, AB call (780) 453-9111 for
admissionand hoursor visit their web site at www.pma.edmonton.ab.ca
Alberta College of Art and Design
Illingworth Kerr Gallery — Jan 13 —Feb 26 - will be mounting a comprehensive retrospective exhibition of the ceramics of
Leopold Foulern. Mr. Foulem will be in attendance for he opening
and will presenta publiclecture.Call the ACAD at (430) 2847600 for more information.
SOFA
EDUCATION
Suculpture, Objects and Functional Art (SOFA) is an international
exposition of art and craft brought together form galleries around
Doesyour group offer classesor instruction that would be of interest to Alberta CraftCouncilmembers?Faxus some
information at (780) 488-8855 and we will be sure to include it in our calendar section.
Craft Business Training Course
The Alberta Craft Council has developed a complete and comprehensive business training manual to guide you through the process of developing and sustaining a successful home based
craft business. The complete manual is $50 for ACC members and S60 for non-members. Call the office at 780488-6611 to order your copy.
the world. This years host city is New York. The exhibition will run
May 31 throughJune 4th, 2000. Visittheirweb site at www.sofa-
expo.com. For those interested, the Canadian Craft Museum is planning a field trip to SOFA. A number of tours will be arranged to places such as Fortuny, The American Craft Museum, as well as visits to artists' private studios. Contact Elizabeth Norland at the Canadian Craft Museum in Vancouver BC for more information. 639 Hornby street, Vancouver BC, V6C 263. lei: (604) 687-8266
St. Albert Quilters' Guild
Quilt Odyssey — April 5 —29, 2000 at Profiles Public Gallery In St
Albert. The exhibition is to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the
St Albert Quilters' Guild. Opening Reception is Wednesday April 5,
Furniture Design 2000
2000 at 5 pm. Call Profiles at (780) 460-4310 for more info.
Manitoba. Eight of Canada's top furniture makers will give illustrated lectures about design and furniture. These will cover the
GRANTS/AWARDS
designing for specific pieces or materials, making the move from
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
sus production work in relation to design, tools and marketing, Contact Sandra Flood, Art Educator, Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, 638 Princess Ave. Brandon, Manitoba RIA OP3 Tel:
of their careers. Awards are limited to candidates working in painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Work must be representational or figurative. Applicants must have started or com-
March 17th —19th 2000 at the Art Gallery of Southwestern
i mporta nce of des i gn a nd wha t i t enta i l s , i ncl udi ng the proces s of
functional furniture to creativeone-of-a-kind works, custom ver-
(204) 727-1036 Fax: (204) 726-8139 email:agsrn@mbsympaticuca
Focus on Fibre Art Association
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pated attendance of 12,000. Contact Gadsden Promotions, P.O.
exhibitors from across Canada, "Celebrity Instructors", fashion shows and free demos. For exhibitor info contact Beth Tchir in
yzquilt
The EAG presents a great selection of action-packed art classes for young people ages 4 —14as well as adult classes. Talented artists lead multi-dimensional programs that are integrated with current exhibitions. Spring programs are guaranteed to be unique, challenging and most of all fun! For a full listing of the classes call (780) 4226223.
Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto
Operating 1 1 months of the year in full view of the public, the Craft Studio is a unique Canadian institution that assists emerg•
The purpose of the foundation is to aid artists in the early stages
pleted art school training and/or must demonstrate, through past work and future plans, a commitment to making art a lifetime career.Grant amounts are SIO 000. Please call or write The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, 1814 Sherbrooke Street Ouest'WesL Suite Montreal,Quebec H3H 1E4 ph (514) 937-9225
ing craftspeople to establish professional careers while at the same time exposing the public to the to the world of contemporacy craft. These two goals are accomplished through residencies, exhibitions, workshops lectures, and classes.Some of the courses available include glass blowing, ceramics,jewellery and textiles. Contact the Craft Studio programme co-ordinator at, Tel; (416) 9734928. Visit the web site at m,w.harbourfront.on.ca
Registered in 1988 to provide knowledge, participation in and appreciation of Canadian arts and crafts and their importance in • the cultural heritage of Canada. Grants are to provide "seed
City Arts Centre - Edmonton
Sheila Mackay Dick, 3107 Rothesay RD. Rothesay, NB, E2E 5V3 Tel: (506) 847-5322
City Arts Centre in Edmonton offers winter and spring art pro• gramming for families,youth, adults, children and preschoolers To get your complete calendar of classes call (180) 496-6955.
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation
money to as many visual arts and crafts people in Canada as possible. Annual deadlines are April 30th and Oct. 31st. Contact
Goebel Canada
Awards for porcelain sculpture totalling $25,000. Contact Marcel Brandstat, President Goebel Canada, 1200 Carnforth Road.
Toronto,ON,M4A 2K?
Alberta
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NOTICES AND MEMBERS' CLASSIFIEDS
YOU'RE HEREB USE YOU LOVE THE AßTS.
Canadian Conference of the Arts
CCF is the most effective advocacy and lüy group for artists in Canada. Members include artists, creators cultural w•orkersarts advo-
Cates,arts organisations and cultural industries
Presenter Wanted
A non-profit organization is looking for a presenter for •How TO Get Your Crafts TO Market'. Please call Treena Satema at (780) 785-2900 or email tsaterma@yebdcab.ca
By joining the CCA you will directly strengthen the voice of the arts community in this country. For membership Info contact Megan Williams at 804 —130 Albert Street. Ottawa, ON KIP 564. Tel (613) 238-4849, email ccaacul-
The Jewelry Workshop Safety Report
Written by Alberta Craft Council Member and jeweller, Charles Lesvton•Brain this book
reviews the issues of studio safety and discusses strategies for recognising risks in the jewelery workshop. it is available by contacting the Brain Press at Box 1624, Station M Calgary, AB
T2P 2L7 Tel:(403) 263-3955 Fax(403) 2839053, ema i l bra i nnet@ca dvi s i on.com
Studio Space Available - Edmonton
$50.00 per month. A very exciting partnership is brewing at Jasper Place High School between
the studentsand the art communit%Its Called the 5th Dimension.The 5th floorof the school has been turned into an artist community. Working artists are provided with inexpensive
studio space and in retum, act as mentors and pass on their Skills to high school students
ContactHelenBuchkowskyat (780) 408-9000 ext. 2688 for more information.
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Non-profit bookkeeping & Tax Returns. DO you
have time for doing Books?? IF NO Call
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Australian wool supplies for fetters spinners,
and embroidersMade from the finesthand
dyed Merino wool. Sample cards available for fleece and yarn • S8.OO each. Contact KDS Textiles 11 Daw Crescent. Sherwood Park, AB
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T8H IP4Tel: (780) 449-2974
WEB SITES rhe ACC receivesnoticesabout "fferent web sites we wouldlike to pass on to you. We have
not checked out al/ of these sites but we do hope they may be useful. If you know of others please tell us and we will list them here in
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the future.
cogwrrED '0 THEDEVELOPUEVT OFct.Lrt'REAVD ARTS
•.%wctpubcom — publishes the Fabric & hbre Arts
wvm.pegasusor.com— over 700 photosand descriptions of cross stitch and needlepoint
ORGANIZATIONSAND MEMBERSHIPS
mm.awfaber-castell.com — High quality graphics and product lines from Faber-Castell
Alberta Potters Association
Wmv. fabriccentemcom — Monthly online projects. message board. calendar of events etc.
The APA aspires to be the collective voice of the Alberta Clay Community, the representative of the clay community to all levels of government and the general public a promoter of ceramic excellence. Individual memberships start at $30.00 write to the APA at PO. BOX 5303,
m•m.sewing.org — Home Of the American Home Sewing and Craft Association Web Site
era? t
wwwfetpakcom — A distributerof plastic bags gift bags boxes jewellew(Esplayetc
Calgary AB T2H IX6
wwucraftwholesalerscorn
Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
ration,educationand purchaseof some of the
RRRtq
wwwguild.com — Intemet site offenng explo-
Offering newsletters, library services weaving certificate programs, annual conferences juried exhibitions, fibre fare financial assistance,
scholarships and more. Contact Frances Schultz
for moreinfoat box 87 Monarch.AE TOL IMO
Visual Arts Alberta Association
Join the VAAA individual memberships start at $30.00. Receive e-mail newsletter and reduced
best art and craft on the Internet
wawsofaexpacom — SOFA is an international
expositionof art and craft. SOFA expositionwill be hosted in New York City May 13 - June 4,
2000
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culturenet.ca/cca — Canadian Conference
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subscriptions to Legacy, Alberta's heritage
magazine. For more info call 1-800-635-3187
Cactus Rose Quilting Guild Medicine Hat Quilting guild.
Membership fees are S30 year and include monthly newsletter, and reduced rates on workshops For more info. or to join, call
(403) 5279077 or 527030
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Lois Kosteriva,Lloydminster,AB
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Karen MacMillan - Amies, Calgary, AB Brenda Malkinson, Edmonton, AB Matrix Millwork Ltd, Edmonton, AB William MortOn, Calgary, AB Margaret Murray, Edmonton, AB Terry O'Connor, Edmonton, AB Canadian Naturally. Lake Louise,AB Alice Pallett, Fort McMurray, AB Valerie Palmer. Peace River,AB Rene Parenteau. St. Albert, AB Pauline Pelletier,Cap Rouge, PQ Colleen Rauscher, Calgary, AB Matthias Reinicke. Edmonton, AB Pamela Cross Rodger, Bragg Creek, AB Anne Severson, Calgary, AB Sally Smith. Ponoka, AB
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