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LETTERS Message from the
Executive Director
May 1, NDP MP Nelson Riis introduced a private members bill into the House of Commons. His bill proposes some very desirable tax
exemptionsfor Canadianartists.The billis, in reality,little more than a gesture. Indeed, it was
heard by only a handful of other MPs. But it
might be the best way to addressthe low (and probably deteriorating) incomes for those who choose to pursue careers as writers, actors, musicians or craft artists. And this bill is a particularly important gesture for artists who are currently students. Essentially, Mr. Riis is proposing an
income tax exemptionor reductionon the first
$30,000of artistic income. This exemption could make the difference for many artists, particularly emerging artists, between working at their art or working at something else.
Statistics Canada (1995)suggests that professional painters and sculptors earn an average of $18,188and professional artisans and craftspersons earn $16,943.In contrast, the Writers' Union of Canada (1998)reportsan average income of $11,480for professionalwriters. Statistics Canada groups professional artists in an income category along with taxi drivers, cleanersand hotel clerks.How many young artists are also taxi drivers, cleaners and hotel clerks? (Thanks to the Canadian Conference of the Arts for this information.) A recently graduated engineer can reasonably expect to start work with a $40,000salary —a young lawyer, around $75,000- a young doctor, around $90,000.I know several craft artists, with two degrees and several years experience, who are lucky to generate a $30,000gross income, with half of that going to supplies, overhead, etc. As Mr. Riis and his supporters such as the Canadian Conference for the Arts rightly point out, there is pathetically little financial incentive for young Canadians to follow cultural careerpaths.
There is not much statisticalinformationavailableaboutculturein Canada.And thatwhich does exist is hard to find,hard to interpret,and generally not given much attention by govern-
ments or policy bodies. When was the last time you heard a prominent politician or business leader speak enthusiastically about the economic importance of Canadian culture? More to the point, when was the last time we heard anyone talk about culture careers with the same enthusiasm given to high technology or resource careers. Corporations investing in risky hightech projectsor unusual resourceextraction schemes are eligible for significant tax incen-
fives.Individuals "investing" in equally (or probably more) innovative careers in the arts have no equivalent access to tax incentives and no tax encouragement to be daring. In effect, Canadian tax policies encourage innovation at a corporate level but hinder creativity at an individual artistic level.
Mr. Riis' bill is ill-fated.It will probablybe historyby the time you read this column. This is regrettable. However, he should be
encouraged. And other politicians, at all levels of government should be made more aware of the real economic value of culture.
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generallyexpressingsome formof negativity about Canada Council. We also received a reply from Shirley Thompson, Canada Council Director. Ms Thompson's letter ran to 2 pages, so it requires some abbreviation:A few of the high-lights: • "In 1998-99,the Canada Council awarded grants worth $6.9 million to a total of 80
individualartistsand 87arts organizations in Alberta...
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Thesepoints are important,and we appreciate Ms Thompson's attention. However, she also
admits it '"istrue that Alberta did not fare as well as some other provinces in receiving MilleniumArts Fund Grants".
Canada Council is a unique and valuable national institution. It needs support from across the country. It also needs to support the arts equitably across the country. That Canada Council does less than it can or should in Alberta (and the west) is a wide-spread perception. More importantly, it seems that this perception actually deters both individual artists and arts organizations from writing grant applications. This is a problem for both Canada Council and Alberta artists. TomMcFa11,Executive Director
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TALK So much has been happening the last couple of months I don't know where to begin! Between starting a new job, packing and moving the shop and trying to get organized, Spring has been busy indeed! Spring Gallery Walk (April 29-30) was a
booming success despite the somewhat sombre mood as people realized we were moving and would no longer be a part of Gallery Walk.But all were happy to hear about us being a destinationfor the Works (June 22-July 5). In May we had a
spotlight on glass in the shop to coincide with Fahrenheit 2000,the Glass Arts Association of Canada Conference in Red Deer.
Summer is looking to be just as busy and my pessimistic side wants to say that Fall is just around the corner. Which brings me to Christmas... It seems odd to be
thinking about this when I haven't got a full-fledgedtan yet but it is time to start planning for Christmas.A Holiday Celebrationof Craftbegins in November so we will be receivingChristmas work
Discovery Gallery June 17th—July 22nd, 2000
Pieces Fibre works by Vickie Newington
Calgary fibre artistVickie Newington will be presentinga selectionof her latestfibre works in the Discovery Gallery June 17th throughJuly 22. Vickie incorporates the use various materialsand techniquesto create imaginativewall hangings thatare inspired by the Alberta landscape. She statesthat her inspirationis all around her:
Vickie speaks of her inspirationfor one of her pieces entitledPrairie\hevv:
"My hat is off to the pioneers who came out to the land of wide open spaces and desolation to make a new life for themselves. They built pieces of civilization where nothing had been before, where nothing else would be around them for many years to come. This piece captures a little of what it would be like to look out the kitchen window on a hot summer's day."
'Within one or two hours drive from my home I can find many awe-inspiring panoramas to send me scurrying back to my studio, raring to create. Her pieces are made fromvarious fibres including cotton,silk, leatherand ribbon with found obiects such as rocks and feathers which give her compositionsa variance of colours and textures.Her techniquesinclude machine embroidering,quilting,piecing, hand dying, painting, layering and others.
Vickie has participated in numerousexhibitions throughoutthe province. She has received awards and honours for her work from the
Edmontonand DistrictQuilters' Guild, the CountryFair at Spruce and the Calgary Exhibitionand Stampede.When she is not working on her fibre pieces Vickie is developing her sklls by taking painting lessons
in October.
We will be featuring goblets in the DiscoveryGalleryin Novemberand December.If you are interestedin participating in this show,please submit slides to us no later than October6th. Wewill need to have all work in by October27th in order to open the show November 4th. While I'm on the topic of asking for new work, I've been shopping around and have noticed some new lines out there. I realize that this is a busy time for everyone but WE WOULD LOVE TO SHOW OFF YOUR NEW WORK IN OUR NEW LOCATION!
If you haven't already done so, come by
our new fabulouslocationfor a visit at 10186-106 Street.
Ali Fleming, Craft Shop Coordinator
"Prairie View",cotton
"Alberta Bones",silk, cotton,and other
Photo courtesy of the artist
photo courtesy of the artist
"twentysomething"
FromJuly 29 to August 26,
the work of twenty studentsfrom the Alberta College of Art and Design will be on view in the Discovery Gallery. The studentsare senior studentsin, or this year's graduates from, the Craft disciplines: textiles, glass, metal, and ceramics. This exhibition will not only afford the opportunityfor the public to see the work of keen and talented students, but will be a valuable experience for these emerging craftspeople. As the relationship continues to expand between the Alberta Craft Council and the Alberta College of
Art and Design, we look forward to making this show an annual event.
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Home Computers
The Craftsperson's New Tool
Computers, in the year 2000 are faster, easier to use, more affordable, more reliable, and more versatile than ever before. With advances in technology and the advent of the internet, home computers today are much more than an expensive electronictypewriter. They are used for many things including education, research, buying and selling, trading stocks and banking, entertainment, communication, developing home-based businesses, creating works of art and music, and the list goes on. And oh yeah, they still make great electronictypewriters. raftspeople are embracing the new technology as well. From designing prototypes, working out new ideas, drafting patterns, developing promotional material, creating web sites, conducting research,
communicatingwith like-mindedcrafts-
people around the word, more and more craftspeopleare findingthat computersin their studios are essential new tools to develop their creative skills.If you are considering the purchase of a new computer
and wereputtingit offuntil the fearof the Y2K problem passed, now might be the
time to add this toolto your studio.
But where does one start to look if they have never used a computer before? Brad O'Neill, a sales rep at ASLAN Computer Systems in Edmonton says that by far the most important question to ask yourself before buying a new computer is, "What is it going to be used for?" When you ask yourself this keep in mind that just as technology is changing so will your needs. Ask others who have a computer what they use it for. Look at the various software programs available and ask yourself which
of your family may benefit from using it as well. Do you have school-age children? Will they want to use it? What are their needs? There may be computer applica-
professionals. If you intend to do a lot of business correspondence then a PC is probably the way to go.
PC is short for personal computer or IBM PC. The first personal computer produced by IBMwas called the PC, and increasingly the term PC came to mean IBM or IBMcompatible personal computers, to the exclusion of other types of personal computers, such as Macintoshes.In recent years, the term PC has become more and more difficult to pin down. In general, though, it applies to any personal computer based on an Intel microprocessor,or on an Intel-compatible microprocessor. Most PCs run on the Windows operating system,
howeverthereare otheroperatingsystems available.(Moreon operatingsystems later.) PC actually stands for personal computer and does in fact describe personal Macintosh computers as well.
Of the PCs available, there are basically two different types. Proprietary systems
and non-proprietaryor custom-built tionsthat you canneverimagineusing but systems. A proprietary system is one in perhaps other members of you family will. which all of the componentsthat go into
There are many systems out there for around the one thousand dollar mark that will do word processing, record keeping and allow you to surf the net quite easily. However, if you intend to design your own graphics, manipulate photos or play games you will need a system that can handle the heavy memorydemands those applications require. It is much better to spend the extra money up front and get a system that will perform for you and your changingneeds for years to come then to find out later that your new computer can't handle some Of the jobs you require. The two most common types of computers
available for home use are the Macintosh and the PC. Macintoshhas becomethe
industry standard for graphic designers and print professionals. If you intend to design your own graphics and work With photos, ones you would use.Whenyou are consid- you should seriously consider a Mac. The ering all this rememberthat other members PC is the industry standard for business 3 July/August
it have been chosen by the manufacturer. Proprietary systems are the most common
computersyou may seebeingsold, with familiar brand-nameslike IBM,Dell, Compaq, Hewlett Packard etc. Like all
computers, they are composed of individual parts made by different manufacturers. For example, Intel is a company that
makes the processorsin many computers, Asus is a companythat makes motherboards (the main circuitboard that connects everything together), U.S. Robotics
makes modems,and still a differentcom-
pany makes the RAM chips. IBM, Dell, Hewlett Packard, etc, purchase these parts
from the manufacturers,assemblethem together and put their own brand-nameon the box.Youcan often request some minor modificationslike the amountof RAM, size of hard drive storage space,etc, but for the most part you have no controlover the what componentsare used. Formany, these proprietary systems work very well.
STUDIO They are often affordableand come with good technical support and warranties. However, chances are good you will run into problems if you need to upgrade or add on to your system.For the most part, Macintoshesare proprietary systems. The alternative is a non-proprietary or custom-built system. These custom-built systerns allow you the freedomto build a computer that will fit your exactneeds. With a custom-builtsystem you can choosethe best componentsavailable.And
Some other things that you will want to keep in mind are the speed of the processor,the amount of storage space, the amount of RAM, the ease of adding peripheral devices, video and sound cards, and software that comes packaged with the operating system. The following are some brief definitions Of these terms to help you to be more informed: PROCESSOR Processor,microprocessorand the Central ProcessingUnit (CPU)are all terms that are used interchange-
ablywhentalkingabouthome computers.The processoris the very heart and brains of the computer. It controls all of the information fed
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because you have a hand in choosing
exactlywhat goes into your systemyou will becomemuch more familiarwith its
capabilities and limitations. If you are considering a custom-built system, get to know a reputable dealer —one that has been in businessfor a while and appears likely to remain in business—and establish a relationship of trust. Brad, from ASLAN —a companythat sells custom-builtcomputers, told me that at some time you will be required to take a ''leap of faith" in
the processor you have, the more information can be processed at once. Speed is measured in mega-
hertz (MHz).Eachcomputer instruction requiresa fixed number of cycles,so the speed determines how many instructionsper second the processorcan execute. The need for speed becomes more of a concern for
Forthe homeuser,custom-builtmachines
that come with a good warranty and free technical support for at least one year can be a very good option. A custom-built system may cost a littlemore than a name brand, but if you take the time you will get what you want. Companiesthat make custombuilt systems are usually small and cannot afford to have unhappy customers.
Today any Intel Pentium Il or higher
VIDEO CARDS and SOUND CARDS
applications.
These are the chips that control what
processor will be more than fast enough for most home-based
you seeand hear on your computer. The quality of what you see and hear is alsodependant on the qualityof you monitor and your speakersas well. Video and sound cards also contain a certain amount OfRAM.
STORAGE SPACE All computer data including files and programsare composedof
single bits of information. A bit can only be either a 0 or a 1. A byte is a secutive bits. Large amounts of data
are indicatedin terms of kilobytes (approx.1000bytes),megabytes (approx.1 millionbytes)and gigabytes (approx.I billionbytes)All Of this data is either stored on your
OPERATING SYSTEM The mostimportantprogramthat
runs on a computer. Every general-
purpose home computer must have an operatingsystem to run other
programs.Operatingsystemsper-
form basic tasks, such as recognizing
inputfromthe keyboard,sending
This is so your computer 's RAM is
output to the monitor, keeping track of files and directories on the disk,
not used up justdisplayingwhat you have on your screen.If you are going
such as disk drives, printers, scanners, etc. The operating system is
saved for applicationprogramsand
unit of storage composed of 8 con-
to work with images, games, videos, play music, or create graphics, make sure that you have a minimum Of8M OfRAM in these cards. RAM can be
and controllingperipheraldevices
also responsiblefor security,ensuring that unauthorized users do not accessyour system. Operatingsystemsprovidea software
added to mostcomputersto improve platformon topof whichother programs,calledapplicationprograms, to improvethe soundand image can run. The applicationprograms
hard disk (insideyour computer)or on floppydisks,zip disks,CDsand
performanceof programs,however
other portable storage devices.
Today, most computer hard disk
quality, new sound and video cards need to be installed. This is where
bytes.A computer that comes with 5 gigs of hard disk space is more
you buy your systembecausesome videocardsare built right into the
most home users.
and can not be upgraded.
space is measured in terms of giga-
you need to know your needs before
than adequate to accommodate
motherboard (main circuit board)
into a computer and then translates
it intosomethingit can understand in Orderto performany task, from the simplestto the most complex. Speedis all important and the faster
your purchase. If you don't trust, or even feel good about, the person who is selling you the computer go somewhere else.
must be written to run on top of a
particularoperatingsystem.Your
choice of operating system, therefore,
determines to a great extent the programs you can run. For PCS,the
mostpopularoperatingsystemsare
Windows 95 and 98, DOS, and OS/2,
but others are available, such as
PERIPHERAL DEVICES These are any devices connected to
The acronym for Random Access
Memory.RAMis a type of memory found in computers and other
Linux.
Macintosh has their Ownoperating system called the Mac OS. The
your computerincludingyour moni- Windowsoperatingsystemcopies tor, printer,scanner,etc. They are many features from the Mac. usually connectedto your computer
devices, such as printers. RAM is
essentiallythe memory space that allows the computer to work a program. The bigger the spacea computer has to run a program, the
by either a parallel port, SCSI(pronounced
scuzzy), or USB connector.
SCSIare used mainly on olderMacs
whileparallelportsare usedon
morecomplexand involvedthese
older PCs. Both Ofthese connectors
programs can be, and the faster it
are being replaced by the USBconnectors. A USBprovides much faster
can accomplishits various tasks. A computer with 32M RAM has peoplewhowant theircomputerto approximately 32 million bytes Of do complexthings likeplay video games,designgraphicsand manipu- memory space that programs Can use. 64M OfRAM is the minimum late photos. Although RAMalso plays an importantpart in the speed amountyou shouldconsiderif you plan Onworkingwithimagesor of certaintasks, it is the processor graphics,which utilisea great that drives the power. The most manybytes of memory. commontype of processorsusedin
communicationbetweenyour com-
puter and any peripheraldevices than a parallelport. In simpleterms, a USBmakes it so there is less of a
Recent advances in the Mac OS now allows a Mac user to run Windows
and read programs and filesthat were developedfor use on a
Windowsplatform.As yet thereare no similaroperatingsystems available for PC users to read programs (or files) that were created on a
Macintoshoperatingsystem.
Whether you choose a Mac Or a PC,
keepin mindthe mostimportant questionto ask yourselfbeforeyou up or crashing when you are asking buy a new computer. it to do multipletaskssimultaneously "VVhatam I goingto useit for"? likeprint a documentand opena new file. -JeffCollins chanceof your computerjamming
PCs are manufactured by Intel, although other types are available.
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The Summer Exhibitions 20 in 2000 June 17, two exhibitions openedin
the new Alberta Craft Gallery,
Thesearepart Ofthe on-going 20th anniversaryevents,And by movingbackdowntown, the Alberta Craft Councilis also participatingin The Works,NorthAmencas' largest visual arts festival
June 22 - July 5,
RazzleDazzle
Piecedand Quilted WallHanging By Deborah Tilley Photo courtesy Of the artist
June 17 To August 26
Mystery of Mastery Alberta Craft Council Gallery 101 86-106 st, Edmonton,AB Ring Chest
Cocobolo, Holly, Ivory By Henry Schlosser Photo courtesy Of the artist
This survey exhibition samples the best of Alberta's fine craft. Craft artists are often too solitary in their work and too quiet about their accomplishments. Certainly much of their best work goes directly from studio to customer,
with little public awareness. More than 40 pieces in this exhibition, ranging from jewellery to furniture, will wow our new Works Festival audience.
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Poppies —I DO Remember Leather and T%read By Ilse Anysas-Salkauskas Photo courtesy of the artist
GALLERY The craftspeople featured in this exhibitionare.
Craftspeopleworking with glass
Robert Leatherbarrow;James Lavoie; Tyler Rock
Craftspeople working with wood
Talar and Jean Claude Prefontaine; Henry Schlosser; Linda Schantz; Christian Beck; Tom Gomau; John Morel
Craftspeopleworking with clay
Richard & Carol Selfridge; Sam Uhlick; Don Wells; Arne Handley; Marlene Fitzgerald-Moore
Craftspeople working with metal and iewellery
Edward Storch; Crys Harse; Karen Cantine; Wayne Mackenzie;Jacke Anderson
Craftspeopleworking with Fibre
Deb Tilley; Shona Wehm; Pirkko Karvonen; llse Anysas-Salkauskas; Elizabeth Holinaty; book maker Ksenia Kopystynska
Moonstoneand Laps Brooch(detail) by Wayne Mackenzie
photocourtesyofthe artist
Stoneware Vessel by Arne Handley
Photo courtesy of the artist
GALLERY Craft artistsare fascinated with process. For many, continuous experimentation is essential. A growing number of craftspeople are pushing the limitsin new technologies. Their work in this exhibition includes - iewellery featuring computeraeveloped images; weaving Utilizingtensil,a recycled plastic; wall pieces in anodized niobium; and other "out there" explorations of thought, material and process.
Alberta Craft Council Gallery 101 86-106 st, Edmonton,AB Right: Walk through crisp leaves sun warms and see
a seed moment aeon see seed see —
Porcelain, steel and light By Terry Balak
Below: Homage to the Fish Goddess Il
Weaving —Fish Skins nud
ALL ERY The craftspeople and their work are: • an installationthat makes use of Porcelain, Steel and Lightby TerryBalak; • a collaborative piece made with hand formed copper, hand made felt, and hand stitchedembroidery by Lyn Pflueger,Crys Harse and Valerie Dowhaniuk; • weaving with materialslike fish skins, scallop shells and hemp by Margret Hoch; weaving by Pamela Marriott; • experimentalfibre works by Sheila Niles; sculptural pieces by Kurt Tunkl;
• innovativemetalworks by Kent Olinger, Simon Wroot, and Sarabeth Carnat (All photos courtesy of respective artists)
Cinema Niobe. Niobium, Plastic. and Aluminum, By Kurt
Craft
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SPOTLIGHT NEWS RELEASE
Date: July 14, 15 and 16, 2000 Contact: Kim Fiordbottenat the The Paint Spot 432-0240
Fahrenheit 2000 Whyte Avenue becomes
More than 150 glass artists gathered at
Red Deer College, May 10-14, for the internationalconferenceof the Glass Art Association of Canada. Key presenters
included Irene Frolic (Toronto glass artist), Dan Crighton (Sheraton College instructorand Bronfman award winner), Susan Edgerley (Espace Verre, Montreal). Most of Alberta's leading glass artists ACC members, Darren Petersen, Tyler Rock, Martha Henry, Mark Gibeau, Bonnie Houston,James Lavoie, Susan Gottselig, and others - participated with talks, demonstrations, pre-conference open houses,etc. Speakers and attendees brought examples of their most innovative work for a stunning impromptu exhibition.
Words like sparkling and glitteringcome to mind...beffer variety or quality is hard to imagine anywhere The success of theGAAC conference
furthers the emergence of Red Deer College as an internationalcentre for glass arts. The spring courses were fully subscribed soon after their announcement,and the season has expanded from 5 to 17 weeks and from 5 to 27 courses over the past few years. New this Septemberwill be an advanced 1-month workshop.
*'TheArt Walkatmosphere is different from a
Edmontonions will experienceart in action during the Fifth Annual Whyte Avenue Art Walk that will take placeJuly 14,15 and 16 on and
gallerysettingbecausethe public can not only view finishedpiecesof work, but also interact with the artists as they create.There is no middleperson so the customer can deal directlywith the artist," says Fiona YardleyJones,an Art Walk organizer.ArtistsOfevery description,established or upcoming,are invitedto participate.In past years there have been painters,sculptors,glass
artists will set up sidewalk studios in front Of Old Strathcona businesses and create art live for
native artists, fabricartists. airbrush artists and more. All mediums are welcome!
a sidewalk studio during Art Walk 5
aroundWhyte Avenue. Duringthis event,visual the public to see. The Art Walkbrings forth a valuableopportunity for both artists, whose work willreceiveimmense exposure,and the public, who will discoverart they would
not typicallysee anywhereelse.
Old Strathcona's Art Walkis one Ofthe largest street celebrationsOfthe visual arts in Canada. Last year the event attracted 112 artists who participatedwith 80 Old Strathcona businesses. Organizers are anticipating the Art Walk to grow to festival levelin the future!
"The success Of the Art Walk is a result of the partnership between the artists and the businesses," saysOld Strathcona
Foundation PresidentJudy Berghofer,"The artists attract attention to the area, which attracts
morecustomersfor businesses.The businesses benefit from the sidewalktrafficand at the same timeget to be part of somethingspecial. Whyte Avenue has always been a meeting place of culture, and the merchants are very
supportiveof that."
Nick Mount,Australia's leading hot glass artist, demonstrateshis innovativefive foot (notfive inch!)perfumebottles.
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makers, cartoonists, woodcarvers, sketch artists,
The Art Walkis coordinated by WhAM (Whyte Avenue Murals) and The Paint Spot.
Majorsponsorsare The PaintSpot, MazzucaIl, Old Strathcona BusinessAssociation,the Old Strathcona Foundation and SEEMagazine.
For more information on the Whyte Avenue Art Walk, contactKim Fjordbottenat The Paint spot (432-0240.)
IN News FromCalgary Our Southern Alberta ACC Group is almost one
year old! Someof ourachievementsare:
Successfulexhibit at Calgary Art Walk, September, 1999 Plans being made for Art Walk, September, 2000,possibly at two
differentvenues • Plans submitted to the AirportAuthority for showcases of ACC members'
juriedworks
• Located space at the Cultural Centre, Okotoks,for a show in the fall of 2000.Promotionof artisans at our
regularmeetings
Seminaron "Pricing' by SimonWroot. Seminartentativelyplanned for September 2000with Charles
Lewton-Brain on "Promoting
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for the airport showcase,and locatemore venues where showcases could be placed. Wehope to organize studio tours to fund the showcases. If any members are interested in opening their studio for a tour,please contactLyn Pflueger, 9494225, pflueger@cadvison.comand let her know. Wealso planon holdingmoreseminarsthat are of interest to our members, and exploring any otherprojectsthe membership chooses to embark on. It is important that we keep the momentum going within this new group.Calgaryand area ACC members are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings,held on the last Monday of the month at the MacDougall Centre, 466 - 6th Street SW, Calgary. For
further information,please contact Lyn Pfleugerat 949—4225.
The AlbertaCraft Council has been awarded a
grant of $10,000by the Alberta Foundationfor the Arts, to developa seriesof small travelling exhibitionsof fine craft. Four regionalnetworks, based in MedicineHat, Calgary,Edmontonand Grande Prairiecurrently prepare exhibitionsfor circulationto over 200 locationsaround the province-As a demonstralionproject,the ACCorganized"Vanishing Icons". (Seethe May/June 2000issue of Alberta Craft Magazine.).It will be Seenin at least 9 Alberta communities over the next 2 years.
The successof this first touringexhibitionhas encouraged the AlbertaCraft Council to develop more,enabledby this valuablenew assistance from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Call for ExhibitionsProposals for 2001 Programming The AlbertaCraft Council is currently accepting
exhibitionproposalsfromgroupsand individuals for the 2001exhibitionseason. If you or your groupare interestedin exhibitingin the gallery pleasesend in a proposalto the ACCincludinga short descriptionOfthe exhibition(500words or less), slides, and artist statements. Please clearly
mark on the envelope "ExhibitionProposal".
Deadlinefor proposalsis October1,2000.For more information contact Joanne Hamel.
John Chalke receivesGovernor
General's Award... ACCmember,clay artist,
John Chalke has been awarded a Governor
General'sAwardin Visualand MediaArts —presented by the Canada Council for the Arts. The Jurystated "In additionto being an influential teacherand author,he is consideredone of the most importantand influentialceramistsOfthe last 50 years". Congratulations John!
TWOAlbertans Inductedinto the Royal Canadian Academy Of Arts...Albertametal artist Jeff de Boerand Alberta potter Luke Lindoe were 2 of 33 "important Canadian
artists"who were recentlyinductedinto the RoyalCanadianAcademyof Arts. The induction celebrationtookplace during the 120th President'sReceptionand Dinnerin Stratford, Ontario on May 27th, 20. The ACC wishes to congratulate these two fine artists for their hard
work and dedication to their craft.
Keepup the goodwork!
Yourselfas an Artist"
Alberta Foundationfor the Arts
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"Self-promotion... refined and redefined"
ACC Member Receives Grant from Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation...TheSheila
and sophisticatedself-promotion. Charlesis an instructorat the AlbertaCollegeof Art and Design,and teachesworkshopsinternationally.
Hugh MackayFoundationrecentlyreleased the names of thosewho were awarded grants and the ACC was pleased to see the name of one of its memberson the list.Congradulationsto glass artistJuliaReimerof Calgary.The Foundation was registeredin 1987to provideparticipationin and knowledgeand appreciationof arts and crafts in the cultural heritage of Canada. The spirit of the Grant is to provideseed money to as many visual artistsand crafts peopleas possiblewithin their budget. The next deadlinewillbe October31,
Council, and servedon the boardof the Council
SheilaDickby phoneat (506)849-1881
On September30, at 2 pm at the AlbertaCollege
of Art and Design,CharlesLewton-Brainwillgive a seminaron "promotingyourselfas an artist". Charles has an internationalreputation not only for innovativejewellerydesignand construction processes,but also for his expertise in effective
He is a long-time member of the Alberta Craft
for a number of years-The cost Ofthe seminar is
$15(or $5 for students with student ID).
2000. For information on how to apply contact
Welcome Back...Welc0me back to Daniel
Robinsonwho has joinedthe staff of the ACC On another STEPposition for the summer.
ProfessionalAlberta Artisans A proiect of the Alberta Craft Council Invites retailersand gallery owners to the wholesale show, the Fall and Winter Alberta Gift Show
at the Sportex,booth#5240,5242,5244,August 20 - 23 to view exciting, affordablecraft by seven Alberta Craft Council members.
Wewill be featuringa superbselectionOf unique,quality,hand-crafted-in-Albertagiftware including: fused glass by James Lavoie (Studio
Vitro),historicbead and vintagejewellery by MarciaFossey(PonderosaDesigns),wire jewelleryand angelsby MaggieMurray(Delvin Design),handpainted silkby DarcyGusse Edinga (SilkConcepts),brass kaleidoscopes, wands and handmirrorsby DarleneMusser, prairieand mountainphotographic/metalart by JeffWilkins,and horseshoenail sculpture by EverettKeogh(KeoCollectables).
Danielwillbe assistingin the Alberta Craft Galleryand The Shop fromMay 1st to the end
OfJuly. We also want to thank him for all his
valuablehelp during our move.Last Summer Danielwas hiredon a STEPpositionand assisted Mary-Ellenin settingup the new Pointof Salecomputer program in the shop.
AlbertaFoundationfor the Arts Adds Craft to Their Collections...TheAlberta
Foundation for the Arts has recently purchased 4 of Bonny Houston's handblown glass talking sticks to add to their perrnanent art collection.
Portionsof this publicart collectionof important Albertaartiststours the provinceon a regular basis.Good work Bonny!
ACC Member,Potter Selected to Show at Expo 2000... ArdrossanpotterSam Uhlick has had his pottery work selected for display as
part of Canada•s Expo2000pavilionin Hanover. Germany.Expo2000opens June firstand is expectedto draw as many as 40millionvisitors Now that's exposure!
M agazine
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July/August
OF CRAFT
IN SEARCH One of the discussions when people of craft
gather together in groups of more than one...
actually very few differences in the essence of the artistic and athletic pursuits. I admit (and always have) to rambling in these little missives of mine so
what are the similarities?
reached and the muscles ache or the glaze runs in the kiln. It is the ability of both the artist and the athlete to get up the next morning and go again.
Ego is involved. To attain high levels in both the areas you must believe that you can do it. Youmust believe that you can be the best at you your passion. You must believe that you are unique and yet dispassionatelycritique yourself or allow for the critiques of others.
First, and most noticeable is the work ...(and on occasion when they are by ethic. Pottery for me has always been themselvesbut no one is movingtheir "more ass than art." There are incredible lips) other than "Is it functional or nonhours spent at a potter's wheel just makfunctional?" is the comparison between ing cylinders or bowls or loading kilns or artists and athletes and how never the doingwhatever. Comparethis with the taught extension twain shall meet. Having seriousathlete who spends hours-shooting Lastly, you must be comfortablewith courses for about 20 years, I have had baskets or running progressively longer yourself. Even arts, crafts or sports done occasion to meet a few misplaced people kilometres or sit-ups by the hundreds. in groups requires large scale time spent of the athletic persuasion. For the most alone in the practice.Youmust be intrinto Second is patience. It is the patience part I must admit that all the stereotypes sically not financially motivated. You those petuwere fulfilled and then some but. it was- make those cylinders or paint must feel that you have very little to n't until I realized that I was talking to the nias in the hope someday you will get it prove to others and everything to prove right. Even if the artist does not go to the wrong people that the "twain" started to to yourself. extremes of a Glenn Gould, there is a trymeet. I had the good fortune to teach a representation or the ing for that perfect Look around Alberta. You know these person who had been an Olympic level weight. looks its balance that the cup fine people. For some of us they are our runner as well as a Ph.D.in sports, and Again, the patience of the long distance have sought out others who are not just friends and colleagues and now maybe runner to take off a few seconds of time, weekend athletes but are conscious of you will see these people jogging down each time they run knowing that ultimate- the road and maybe this missive will that aspect of themselvesin everything ly those seconds will amount to minutes. they do. lead to another discussion or two... until the next meandering.
Aside from the fact that few long
Third seems to be perseverance. This accompanies the initial two but it allows for the bad days when goals aren't
Web Site update
CraftCouncilmembers'activities.Our firstvirtu- informationyou want and get it out to a large al exhibitionwillbe the CoverStoriesexhibition audience.Checkit out and feel free to add a that was featuredin the gallerythis past April commentor noticeof your own. and May.It is targetedto be onlinebeforeJuly I have also receiveda lot of requestsfor links. 10th.The grants and awards page willbe added A linkspage willbe added shortly.If you have a shortly,and all otherpages that are currently web site or just an emailaddress that you want emptywillsoonhave detailedinformation. linkedplease emailme at Wehave a DirectoryofCraftShowsand Fairsin ieff@albertacraft.ab.ca with your URLand Albertaand Beyondonline.Weare currently emailaddress and I will make a link. workingon a customdirectorythat willinclude MarciaFossey,FranDavis,Patti Hartnagel,and listingsfor Craft Shows,Fairsand Markets, JamesLavoieare the firstcraft artists to have Exhibitions—Call for Entry,Art GalleryEvents and Exhibitions,Art GallerySalesOpportunities, their workfeaturedonlinein our Members' Portfoliosection. For detailed information on StudioToursand HomeSales,and Coursesand gettingyour ownportfolioeither call the ACC Lectures.As well searchingfor events people Officedirectlyor followthe Shoppinglink Onthe willalso be able to listtheir Ownevent. Youcan site,hit on Members'Portfolioand hit the linkon find this directoryby followingthe Eventslink the topright that says Add YourPortfolio.You on any page. can also email me (JeffCollins)directlyat Wehave alsoadded our messageboardto the ieff@albertacraft.ab.ca site and it is starting to get some good response. Youcan go to the messageboardand post any
distance runners are overweightthere are
Momentum is growingfor the ACCWebsite. Our
latest statisticsshow an average Of40 users per day visitingthe site with averagenumberOfhits per day at 1200.Our goalby Christmasis to get the numberOfusers up to 100per day. To achievethis goaltwo separatethings have becomepriorities,One is to expand the content Ofthe site.And the other is to expand the offline marketing of the site. TOhelp with the marketing Wehave recentlyprinted 20,000bookmarksfeaturinghighlightsof the site includingimagesof members'workwhichis featuredon the site. The secondside Ofthe bookmarkhighlightsthe physicalcraftshop with our new address.You probablyreceivedsomeof thesebookmarks with this issue of the magazine. We will be
distributing them to craft retailers,tourist destinations,art galleries,economicdevelopment officesand others locationsaroundthe provinceand beyond throughoutthe year. As far as expanding the content Ofthe site goes, we are currentlyworkingon a redesignedhomepage that will be constantlyupdated givingup to date informationabout the CraftCounciland
Arne Handley
Twww.albertacraft.ab.ca
Brings Alberta Craft Home... to the World! Craft
11 July
I.•ue
MOVE
THE
the move
over
Getting
At the time this magazine vas being assembled, the nev
Alberta
Craft Council's Gallery and offices were still a hopeless
jumble of boxes and discarded
wrapping material. By the time you read this, the new gallery
will be set up and functioning.
feet Our renovated 1+000 square vlth fresh paint, nev carpet,
halogen track lighting,
exposed
timbers, sweeping windows, moveable walls and nev display equipment
- IS already
generating
additional Interest and traffic.
Freshpaint, newcarpets, all readyto move
Our new address is: 10186106 st
Edmonton, AB T5J I Hui
Workinghard on the
weekend packing boxes
All the phone numbers remain the same:
Offices: (780) 488661 1 Shop: (780) 488-5900 Fax: 488-8855 Toll Free in Alberta:
-800DO CRAFT
Tomis thinking,"Howthe heckwillwe
get it all done on time?"
All movedin and readyto openthedoors
A-Channelwas therehelping to
promotethe openingday,
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MondayJune5, 2000
CALENDAR CALLS FOR ARTISTS Cottage Crafts & Creations
Cottage Crafts & Creations is now renting space in our store on a monthly basis. We need to restock for the summer tourist season and look forward to working with ACC members. For more information regarding our rental rates and on-line catalogue, call
Terri 0 780-623-9477, The shop is located in Lac La Biche, AB
Gallery Gammel House & pottery Studio —Dickson, AB
The Gammel House is a small shop located in a growing tourist area, specialising in functional stoneware. I am currently seeking
The Bear Fair
8th Annual Bear Fair
NE, at the Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 - 33 St.
2000. Calgary, Alberta. October 21, through October 22, handmade Application Deadline: August 30, 2000. Featuring form teddy bears. Please call 403-274-9253 for application E-mail: bearfair@infmcomWeb Site: www.bearfair.com
write to the Bear Fair at Box 64024. 5512-4 st NW Calgary, Alberta T2K 6J0 Fax 403-274-9388
Ukrainian Pysanka Folk Festival
The Vegreville Cultural Association presents the annual Ukrainian Fysanka Folk Festival in Vegreville July 7, through July 9, 2000. Experience a talent show, trade market egg decorating, art weaving, wood craft, ceramics, and band shows.
talented Alberta consignors and wholesalers in the areas of
Contact Orest Olineck at Box 908 Vegreville, Alberta,T9C ISI Phone 780632-2777 Fax 780-632-2777 for information
AB TAG IT6 or e-mail: rasm@telusplanet.net
Christmas in July
flat work and jewellery, please call (Ann Rasmussen) @ (403) 728-3764. Gammel House Gallery. RR#I Innisfail,
The Art Marketeer —Edmonton
We are a marketing company representing artisans.We sell to design firms, corporations and retail outlets. We are in constant
search for talented artisans in all mediums Please call Maureen Bent (780) 468-2669
CRAFT SHOWS AND FAIRS Our Best to You Art & Craft Show —Red Deer, AB Friday to Sunday, October 27 to 29, 2000
9th annual juried show held at the Parkland Pavilion For applications contact Marg Brown, Box 431 ,
Okotoks, AB TOL ITO Phone,'Fax:(403) 938-8102
Our Best to You Art & Craft Show —Regina, SK Friday to Sunday, November 10 to 12, 2000
8th annual juried show held at the Agribition Building For applications contact Marg Brown, Box 431,
Okotoks AB TOL ITO Phoneffax:(403) 9388102
Art in the Park —An Open Air Affair
Fort Saskatchewan Allied Arts Council (FSAAC) presents Art in the Park July 15 and 16, 2000 at Legacy Park, Fort Saskatchewan, AB.
Sylvan Lake Heritage Handcraft is happy to present once again it's popular Christmas in July craft show. 70 exhibitors will pre-
sent their wares to more than 5000 visitors at Sylvan Lake Alberta July 14, through July 16, 2000. For more information contact: Kay Docherty Box 9011 Sylvan Lake, Alberta, postal Code TAS I S6 Phone 403-746-2785 Fax 403-746-2772
Christmas in July Charity Craft Show
S & S Antiques and Crafts is presenting the Christmas in July Charity Craft Show at the Fultonvale Rec. Centre in Sherwood
speak with the artist themselves. Artists are able to register for
one. or both days. Costs start at S20 per day for members of
FSAAC and $30 for non members. Contact Christine Wltyshyn
at (780) 998-4168 or email warden@nucleus.com
Calgary Summer Festival of Arts and Crafts
Saturday through Monday,August 5th —7th, 2000. 150 Artisans gather at Canada Olympic Park, Calgar/s premier show venue. A summer showcase Of fine art and craft Outdoors under huge festival tents Rain or shine Booth fees start at 5295, with an anticipated attendance of 12,000. Contact Gadsden Promotions P.O. Box 490,
Shelburne ON, LON ISO,
1-800-6670619, Fan (519) 9256498
Butterdome Craft Sale —10th Annual
November 30 —December3, 2000. Held in Edmonton at the University of Alberta. Western Canada's Largest Craft Sale
attracting 40,000+ customers Juried. Previous show experience and a professional display a must For applications contact
world of Crafts Ltd. lei: (780) 436-6666
Touch of Talent Craft Sale —10th Annual
November 4 —5, 2000, Held in Sherwood park at the Bev Facey High School, Sherwood Park's Largest Craft Sale attracting
6,000+ customers Juried. Previous show experience and a profes s i ona l di s pl a y a mus t. For a ppl i ca ti ons conta ct
world of crafts Ltd. lei: (780) 436-6666
in Mississauga Ontario is accepting applications from artists for the Resident Artist program. Applications for short term residencies are accepted on going. Studios are available in ceramics, hot & cold glass. painting and drawing, photography, sculpture, textile and fibre, and wood. Contact Monica Harhay at The Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, ON, L5B 488. Tel: (905) 306-6154
City Arts Centre - Edmonton
City Arts Centre in Edmonton offers summer art programming for families, youth, adults, children and pre-schoolers. To get your complete calendar of classes call (780) 496-6955.
Edmonton Art Gallery
The EAG presents a great selection of action-packed art classes for young people ages 4 —14 as well as adult classes. Talented artists lead multi-dimensional programs that are integrated with current exhibitions. Summer programs are guaranteed to be unique, challenging and most of all fun!
For a full listing of the classes call (780) 422-6223.
Salon des métiers d'art du Québec 2000
Arts2000 A National Celebration Of Visual Arts
2000 in the Place Bonaventure downtown Montreal. 325 booths
anniversary by producing Arts2000, a national celebration of contemporary Canadian visual arts, featuring 280 works at
Quebec's l a rges t profes s i ona lcra ft s how a nd s a l e December 7 —23,
occupy a surface area Of over 100,00 square feet. 6,11, or 17 day booth rental packages Special discount rates for professional craftspersons just beginning their careers. Application forms
available at the ACC or contact Salon des métiers d'art du Québec. 350 st. paul street E. Montreal Quebec, H2Y IH2 Tel: (514) 861-2787 email: cmac@metiers-d-art.qcca
EDUCATION
The Royal Canadian Academy Of Arts is celebrating its 120th
Gallery Stratford. 54 Romeo Street. Stratford Ontario, May 29th to September 4, 2000. Tel: (519) 271-5271
The Mystical Arts of Tibet
The Provincial Museum of Alberta presents The Mystical Arts of Tibet May 27 through Aug 27, 2000. The exhibition features ancient sacred objects smuggled out of Tibet by fleeing Tibetan refugees as well as contemporary works by Tlbetan refugees living in India. Vi s i ti ng monks from the Drepung Los el i ng Mona s tery i n Atl a nta
will createan exquisite mandala in coloured sand. The mandala will be created over a period of days and will be dedicated on May
Does your group offer classes or instruction that would be
30. For more details call the PMA information line, (780) 453-9100.
informationat (780) 4888855 and we willbe sure to include it in our calendar section.
Fashionable Red Deer. Changing Times and Fashion - 1880 to 1914
of interest to Alberta Craft Council members? Fax us your
Craft Business Training Course
The Alberta Craft Council has comprehensive business training manual to guide you through the process Of developing and sustaining a successful home based craft business.The complete manual is 550 for ACC members and S60 for non-members. Call the Office at 780-488-6611 to order your copy.
Greece —An Artful Escape
October 6 —25th, art education through travel. The art exchange invites you to explore contemporary Greece through its vi s ua l a rts . Progra m cos ts i ncl ude a ccommoda ti on, a l l brea kfa s ts ,
seven special dinners, all sudace and sea transportation,admission to all sites resource expertise and educational material. Contact
the an exchange at PO box 2463, Station M Calgary AB, T2P 3C1. Tel: (403) 251-6145 web site: wtwartexchange-greececom
The Banff Centre
From July 30 to September 4, the Red Deer and District Museum presents a special exhibit featuring fashions from our own collection dating back to the turn of the last century. Many of the artifacts on display were wom by, or have connections to, prominent women in Red Deer's history. Call (403) 309-8405 for details.
ARTrageous
Albera College of Art and Design and MODE Models
International are presenting ARTrageous, a fundraising event to
support new scholarships at ACAD and elevate awareness and interest in the visual arts It will be held Saturday Oct 21st, 2000 from 7 pm to 1 am at the Alberta College Of Art and Design. If you are an alumni of ACAD and would like to support this dynamic event contact Kelly Streit at (403) 216-2776 or kstreit@modemodels.co as soon as possible.
The Ceramic and Sculpture Studios ant The Banff Centre are now
GRANTS/AWARDS
Propos a l s mus l be ca pa bl e wi th a va i l a bl e s tudi o s pa ce, fa ci l i ti es
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
accepting proposals for self-directed creative residencies from professional artists.Artistic merit is the basis for selection.
Holiday Artisan Market
Alberta, November 23, through November 25, 2000. Application deadline: July 28.2000. Booth fee range: $65 • S 185 Contact:
Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto
Karin Champion, SEOal Events C.O•orcfnatM at 403-327-8/70 ext 3
The Living Arts Centre
EXHIBITIONS
IAS. Tel: (780) 922-3782
and resources Proposals are accepted ongoing. Contact the Banff Centre for the Arts, Box 1020 Tunnel Mountain Drive Banff, AB TOL OCO Tel: (403)762-6180 website: www.banffcentre.abca}mva
Southern Alberta An Gallery. 601 - 3 Ave South. Lethbridge
the Craft Studio programme co•ordinator at, Tel: (416) 973-4928. Visit the web site at m•mharbourfront.on.ca
park. Alberta July 22nd and 23rd. Contact Sheila Miller at 72-
52343 RR211, Sherwood park,
This openair eventwill allownew and establishedartist to show
their talents to the public and give the public a chance to see and
include glass blowing, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. Contact
Operating 1 1 months of the year in full View of the public, the Craft Studio is an unique Canadian institution, Courses available
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Provides grants and awards to Alberta artists throughout the year. Call (780) 427•9968 and ask for their Guidelines to Grants, which lists the various grants deadlines and application procedures
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation
Registered in 1988 to provide knowledge, participation in and
appreciation Of Canadian arts and crafts and their importance in
YOU'RE HERE BECAUSE YOU LOVE THE the cultural heritage of Canada. Grants are to provide •seed• money to as many visual arts
and crafts people in Canada as possible. Annual deadlines are April 30th and Oct 31st.
Contact Sheila Mackay Dick, 3107 Rothesay RD. Rothesay, NB, QE 5B Tel: (506) 847-5322
ORGANIZATIONS/ MEMBERSHIPS Alberta Potters' Association
The APA aspires to be the collective voice of the
Goebel Canada
Awards for porcelain sculpture totalling
$25,000. Contact Marcel Brandstat, President Goebel Canada, 1200 Carnforth Road.
Toronto,ON. M4A 2K7
Alberta Clay Communjw: the representative Of the clay community to all levels Of government
and the general public; a promoter of ceramic excel l ence. Indi vi dua l members hi ps s ta rt a t
530.00 write to the APA C/O Enzien Kufeld, Treasurer,9343-70 Ave, Edmonton, AB, T6E OTB ema i l : cba rr@pl a net.eon.net
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Seattle EXTUS - formerly NEBS
You are invited to participate in an upcoming EXTUS (Exporters to the USA Program) taking place in Seattle, Washington on Monday and Tuesday, August 21 & 22, 2000. The program is des i gned to i ntroduce the es s enti a l s of export-
certificate programs annual conferences, juried exhibitions, fibre fare, financial assistance.
Northern Alberta Woodcarvers'Assodation
An organisation for woodcarvers living in North
ing to markets in the U.S The program is timed
Central Alberta. Newsletter, workshops sales,
for registration is July 31 , 2000. Contact
to join contact Elmar Abele (president) in
to coincidewiththe SeattleGift Show Deadline Canadian Consulate General, 412 Plaza 600 Building, 6th Avenue and Stewart Street. Seattle WA 98101-1286. Tel: (206) 443-1777, Fax: (206) 443-9135. Attn: Helen Raisvæll,
etc. For information on meetings and how
Edmonton(780) 483016
Aorta
Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society
As s oci a te Bus i nes s Devel opment Offi cer.
An organisation for woodworkers living in Southern Alberta. For information on meetings
Ema i l : hel en.ra i s wel l @dfa i t-ma eci .gcca
(president) in Calgary (403) 249-9548
Directline:(206) 7704076
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