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organizationsand artists is consistentwith Canada Councilgenerally.If we invite Canada Councilto address this inequitable Canada Council must allocation,the responseis that: think Albertans are all • Canada Councilis above politicaland rich and dumb. lobbyinginfluences. • Canada Councilawards accordingto The recentannouncementof CanadaCouncil projectmerit, and not per capita. MillenniumArts Fundgrants givesmore • Canada Councilreceiveslower than per credence to western Canadian separatism. capita submissions fromAlberta. This time,Albertaartists receivedless than So, why do we care?This situation has a 1%of the $1.3million. The Millennium Fund was a special project to celebratethe energy and diversity of
Canadianarts at the turn of the millennium —with close to $10million. However,the program has had little impact in western Canada, and next to none in Alberta. The final phase of the Millennium Arts Fund was announcedin December.The only project to be funded in Alberta receives $12,700,or less than 1%of the nationaltotal. Furthermore,the MillenniumFund
announcementlast summerindicatedthat
one project was funded in Alberta for 3%
of the total!
Here is a brief break-down:
Decemberannouncement
- $1,330,100 for 32 projects - British Columbia gets $140,700for 4 projects - Ontario gets $417,600 for 9 projects - Quebec gets $565,700 for 12 projects
Alberta gets $12,700for 1 project - (Saskatchewan,Manitoba,PrinceEdward Island and New Brunswick get $0.)
Summer1999announcement
$2.5 million for 44 projects - BC gets 3 projects for $100,000 - Ontario gets 13 projects for about 30% of the money - Quebec gets 17 projects for about 40%
of the moneyor more than $1 million
- Alberta gets 1 project for $75,000for 3% of the total.
To put this in context, Alberta has 9.4% of the Canadian population and generates 10.6%of the gross domestic product (GDP).
direct impact on the Alberta professional craft scene,as well as a trickle down affecton the serious amateur craft scene.Other craft councils receiveoccasionalCanada Council
fundingfor exhibitions,conferences,and
other projects. The Alberta Craft Council has
been unsuccessfulwith its last four or five proposals. For years, the ACC has also been nominating members to Canada Council competitionssuch as the Bronfmanaward—
also unsuccessfully.And the ACC regularly writes letters of support for deserving individual craft artists and arts groups applying for Canada Council assistance—also apparently unsuccessfully.
At the risk of sounding like a Byfield,I think the inequity of Canada Council funding stinks. There is a common, and quite justifiable belief, throughout the Alberta arts scene, that centralCanadian biases are alive and well. And numbers,such as the Millennium Fund results,seem to prove this. The root of the problem is the inherent creativityand diversity of Alberta culture. Wehave writers, film-makers,dancers, composers, publishers, orchestras, galleries, magazines,festivalsand schools,not to mentioncraft artists, that are nothingless than extraordinary- extraordinaryto the point that a conservativecentralCanadian arts establishmentsimply can't believe (or even understand?) what happens here. Ya gotta wonder... does Canada Council thinkthat all Albertanspolish their cowboyboots with crude oil? TomMcFall
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The customer base at the ACC's Craft Gallery Shop consists of
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thirds local residents and one-third tourists.
Along with quality and originality many of
these customers ask for something distinctly Albertan. This regionalcontentis describedin the
ACC's Craft Business Training Manual as a means of adding value to a craft product. It targets a localmarketplace demand for
more authenticAlberta-madecraft.
Regional content may be reflectedin the imagery you chose, the material you use, and even your craft medium. It may take the formof a thematicreferenceto the prairie or Rocky Mountain landscapes
and its indigenouswildlife:bisonand the Alberta Wild Rose are some of the more
obviousimages.Albertais rich in natural resources so consider using materials
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Cavell,Mt. Assiniboine and Lake Louise to name a few;each piece consistingof carefully cut and engraved layers of silver, copper and bronze. "Takenfrom Stone" is anotherseries of jewelleryengravedwith
imagesinspiredfromprehistoricrockart foundin Alberta'splainsand foothills. SimonWroot'sPlacesPinsprovidean exampleof how a good idea requires makingand testing severalprototypes
before a product is ready for the market. His original prototype of the Three Sisters
mountainsconsistedof six layersof cutout and engravedmetalwhichtooktoo long to make and proved too heavy.Further experimentationallowedhim to simplify the design to three layers creatinga lighter
pin that takes less time to construct without sacrificingthe aesthetics.
Simonemphasizesthat it is importantto anchorthe craft productto the regionwith
the appropriate information card and tagging. But he cautions that the saleability of a craft, depending on how specificthe regional reference,may become restricted to the market of that region. Simon suggests that you consider the long-term market you want to compete in. If you really want to go
for the craftproducer, SimonWrootmakes two productlines with specific regional references. His "Places Pins" of "Magnificent Alberta Scenes" are
recognizableminiaturesof Mt. Edith
successful producers of regional craft. Their regional references avoid purely stereotypical imagery because of their ongoing research within their craft medium. Bradley Keys is
a craft artist whoseexperimentationwith originaltechniquesresultsin a continually new interpretationof the prairielandscape. His lidded vesselsand tea servicesare adornedwith grain elevatorand bison handles.Their terracottasurfacesare carved with patternssymbolicof ploughedfields and airbrushedglazesare appliedin unlimited ways to expressthe diversetextures of the prairie.Despitethe wide variety in his vessels,the original style is readily identifiable as a Bradley Keys. This origi-
nality giveshim a market edge because
customers readily recognize his product. The success of these three craft artists
demonstratesthat customers,both local and tourist,valueand buy regionalcraft because of its distinctiveness.Considering whetherto introduceregionalcontentinto your craft product requires assessing your
long-termbusinessplan and the market
you want to target. Considering how to introduce regional content requires creative
with your styleand nationalor international,a regionalproduct experimentation feedback may not be the best way of establishing an advantagein your intendedmarket. Regional content works well for many craft
indigenousto Alberta:woodssuch as aspen producersbecauseas a "smallbusiness" or birch, clay from Medicine Hat, ammonite their production and market are often fromsouthernAlberta,the list goes on. essentially limited to their region. Traditionalcraft mediumslike pysankaand The evolution of an idea into a prototype wheatweavingprovideregionalcontent into a completeregionalproductline can by reflecting the cultural influences of occur over six months to several years. our province. Some of the ACC's longstanding member artists, such as Simon Wroot,Don Wells, and Bradley Keys have produced very successful regional craft product lines. Their storiesprovidesome usefulinstruction
Originalityis a commonthread among
Don Wells produces a very successful line of pottery with a mountain landscape theme, including such items as large hanging platters, soup tureens, teapots and goblets. The mountain theme originated years ago
when he first tried using pouredoxidesand
medium, as well as, getting on the resulting prototypes. The ACC remains a valuablesourceof feedbackin your product development. Use us! As we greet spring, the Craft GalleryShop is eager for new product so call us if we haven't yet contactedyou.The Spring Gallery Walk 2000is scheduled for Saturday, April 29th from10to 5pm and Sunday, April 30th from noon to 5pm. Be sure to have a good selectionof your work in
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was merely looking for a pleasing abstract design for his large platters and bowls. Positive customer response over the years and continued experimentation with glaze-
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DISCOVERY 2000 Craft: FUNction?
In the Discovery Gallery March 25th —April 30th
An exhibition of works by contemporary furniture makers Talar and Jean-Claude Préfontaine As a hobby, woodworking
can be a relaxing and pleasant activity that rings great satisfaction to the maker.As an occupation it acquires a new dimension when the reality of market forces invade the studio. All
Left: "The Masquerade" 1999
es of bothersome questions arise not the least of which is "can I actually
rather we are part of a coherent group of practitionerswith a common purpose. a living doing this?" Although our aesthetic expressions may In an age where very few objects are be different, our approach to furniture brought to the marketplaceby individuals, making is always conceptual, expressing the craftsperson may wonder about her a visual language that transcends function. role in the community. The Furniture Society,and international organisation devoted to furniture making For the last twelve years we have been has helped in defining the field by sugdesigning and making unique furniture, at times wondering if this is really neces- gesting the name "Studio Furniture" for this type of contemporary work sary in a society that has an overabunmass dance of furniture shops selling Today's crafts, of which furniture is one produce goods marketed for mass conform, must "function" in many capacisumption. Our doubts dissipate whenev- ties, bringing both utility and pleasure er we comeacrossother furnituremakers though its use. Our upcoming exhibition either personally or via books and maga- entitled "Craft: FUNction?"identifies zines and realise we are not relics,but with the contemporary studio furniture
Have Your Plate And Eat From It Too! March4th—22nd, 2000
As a toast to our donating artists, this exhibition provides an opportunity to preview some of the fine crafts for auction and plates for sale at the Fundraiseron Friday March 24th.
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movement by highlighting furniture whose function is multifaceted—objects for the interior which must satisfy the body as well as the mind and elicit an emotionalresponsefrom the viewer.Our themes deal with the concept of harmony,
that is the synthesis of meaningful relaHonships whose total is greater than the sum of its parts. Our work as artisans allows us to define ourselves in the community as producers rather than consumers, a relationship we find fulfilling for our independent nature. Talar Préfontaine
DISCOVERY GALLERY
CALL TO Please contact...
An exhibition of studio furniture and other objects created Tglar and Jean-Clayde Préfontqine
'MOryElien Boyle for inquiries and prppopls
Focus on Fibre Art Association's May 6th— 27th,2000
Tel: (780) 488-5900
An exhibition showcasing works by the Focus on Fibre Art Association's March 2000 CompetitionWinners.
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Friday,March 24, 2000 — 7-10 p.m.
while in Edmonton,visit the Alberta Craft CouncilGallery for
Timms Centre, University of Alberta Campus, Edmonton
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Celebrity host Peter Brown,CBC Honorary Guests Foundingboard membersand formerministersOfculture Tickets $30— limit 200,Tlcketsat the Alberta Craft Council Shop or 'lix on the Square Order ticketsby phone (780)488-6611 Program Liveauction,silentauction,draws, door prizes Food Buffetfeaturingfoodby CulinaryTeamCanada Drinks Award-winningAlleyKatbeers Highlights Liveentertainment Souvenirs Buycommemorativeplates made by some of Alberta'smostcelebratedcraftspeople Proceeds WillsupportAlbertaCraftCouncilexhibitionsprovince-wide. Fact The AlbertaCraftCouncilis one OfCanada'smost successfulcraft councils.
March 4 — April 22
An exhibitionof worksby craft artistswho "made the cover"of ACC Magazines over the past 20years and their subsequent accomplishmentsand currentwork Thefirst of 10 anniversary exhibitions.
MAGAZINE EXHIBITIONS
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Mystery of Mastery
Leading Edges
Speculations
April 29 -June 17, 2000
An exhibition Of new materials, new technologi and new ideas in fine craft.
on values, spirituality and wholeness in Fine craft.
June24 - August26, 2000
September16 —October 28, 2000
At the AlbertaCraftCouncilGallery
At the Alberta Craft CouncilGallery
Mastery of design and / or technique is a universal goal—
Many contemporary craft disciplines are rooted in ancient
This exhibition intends to find and present examples of
and screen-laid paper to mention a few. Craft artists are
all makersof finecraft. somemight say obsession—for mastery, in as many craft media as possible. Alberta
aboundswith accomplishedpotters,glass blowers,jewelers, saddle makers, bird carvers, knife makers, needle
workers,blacksmiths,wood workers,pysankadrawers, beaders, quilters... the list goes on. Many have reached high levels of design and technical mastery Some are
processes—wood-fired pottery,hand-hammeredsilver
also fascinatedwith emergingideas and opportunities.
Computersare beingusedin thedesignofnewweaving
patterns.Space-racematerialsare now commonin kiln construction.New materialsof all sortsare beingincorporated into fine craft. And the internet is affecting the
exchangeof ideasas well as the developmentof imagery.
Throughoutthe centuriesartists fromdiverse fields have addressedshifts in personaland societalvalues. For some,the raisond'étre of all the arts is to explore thesevalues and, therefore,attempt to affectpersonal
and socialchange.As we enter into a new millennium we seean increasingnumberofcraftartistsexploring
aspects of spirituality, mysticism, personal growth, healing,
caring for the earth and Other value issues in craft form
exhibition will seek to identify common and unique
experiencesof craftartistsand will providea forumfordis-
professionals,othersare dedicatedamateurs.Somehave
This exhibition will explore relationships between
Help the Alberta CraftCouncilcelebrateits "20 in 2000"
This is a juried exhibition.It will be featuredon the
experiences of being craft artists. Didactics will be prepared from these interviews and will accompany the exhibition.
Deadlinefor entries—April15
Questions to consider in preparing your entry What personal values do you bring to your work? What values emerge from the process? Where do your inspirahons
international reputations. Others are almost unknown.
anniversary by identifying examples of craft mastery. Tell us about your own recent explorations of mastery. If you teach, tell us about your students'quest for
excellence.If you are active in a guild or association, canvas your members for examples Ofmastery.
timeless craft arts and 21st century technologies.
new ACC web site, and it may be adapted as a touring exhibition.
cussion to consider the art/ craft expenence. Artisans selected for this exhibition will be interviewed to identifv thew
comefrom?Whathaveyou learnedabout yourselfin
doing your work? Is there a sacred quality to your work?
This is a juried exhibition. It will be featuredon the new ACC web Site,and it may be adapted as a touring exhibition.
Deadline for entry April 30, 2000 Open to all original craft media.
Deadlinefor entries—March31
Membershipin the ACC is not required to enter
Pleasesendslides,alongwith a C.Vor résuméand an artist statementaddressingthe questionsabove to
For information: AlbertaCraft Council
MarySullivanHoldgraferc/o ACC
488-6611in Edmonton, Joanne at extension 221
10106-124 Street
1-800-780[X).CRAFI'toll free in Alberta
Edmonton, AB. T5N Tel (780) 488-6611 or 1800-DO-CRAFT toll
Fax (780) 488-8855 E•vmai!;
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SPOTLIGHT Keeping Pace with a Growing Community Since the late seventies Alberta has had a dynamic hot glass community.Art glass studios,
a supportive program at the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) and a dynamic summer program at Red Deer College, encouraged a generation of artists to explore glass as their creative
medium.
By Ross Bradley
t the same time the Alberta Art oundation, to become the Alberta Foundation for the Arts in 1991,began to look seriously at these new artists as part of their growing collection. When the Foundation was set up in 1972 part of its mandate was to "collect,preserve and exhibit" works of art for the enjoymentof all Albertans.What started off as a way to support artists by purchasing their work quickly became an important survey of visual arts activity in the province. Today,after 27 years of collecting, the collectionnow holds more than 7000 works by 1600 artists. What is even more impressive is that more than half of the collectionis on display at any given time.
which the artist has employed for a number of years. The large blown and sandcast Face Bowl by Mark Gibeau documents this widely exhibitedseries of work by this Glieshenartist. Still at ACAD Marty Kaufman's new mixed media sculptural work is now represented by "Elemental Repassage" an interesting juxtaposition of the permanence of bronze and steel and the fragility of glass.
Twoworksfrom the new Red Deer studio of Darren Petersen were added. A filigrana cane work gondola from a series that he After an initial flurry of glass collecting over the past few years activity in the early eighties the collection has workedon exhibitsthe skilleduse Ofthis difficulttechwent for a number of years when no new nique that dates back to 16th century Italy. works were added. In recentyears the The sand-castimage "Fledgling"fromhis Art CollectionCommitteehas been recentexhibition,in its elegantarchitectural reviewing its policy and has sought promounting brings the Foundation's collecfessionalinput on their collectionand tion of this artist up to date. where they need to build so that they New to the collection is Tyler Rock, continue to reflect the complete breadth whose elegant Lidded Vesselscombine of artistic activity in Alberta. the classicalforms of antiquity, interpretOne of the obvious areas that needed to ed in a new media and incorporatingthe be strengthened was glass. Since that first seductive colour that can only be generation of artists in the eighties the achieved when light flows through glass. community has burgeoned and new Anothernew artist TimJensen,who independent studios have developed recentlywas featured in the Finding Our throughout southern Alberta. As part of Way Home: Alberta's Disappearing Grain their Board Acquisition's Program last Elevatorsshow at the ProvincialMuseum year the committee decided to build on of Alberta. His fused glass "Prairie their previous holdings as well as Landscape" is part of a recent series doc100kat artists who have umenting the changing landscape with recently joined the the loss of these icons of prairie life. professional community.
Fetish Goblet I and Il by ACADinstructor Norman
Faulknershowhis continued
exploration with found glass form assembly. The Deep Sea Creature by fellowinstructorJames Norton also explores the cold construction process,
Many of these new additions have already been seen by gallery visitors as part of the Foundation's"Fibreoptic"exhibitionon display at the McMullan Gallery as part of The WorksInternationalVisualArts Festival,in Edmonton,last summer.The FoundationWillcontinue to build its glass collectionthrough the annualslide submission program,availableto all Albertan artists.The collectioncommitteewill also continue to monitor all aspects of its collectionto ensurethat the full breadthof art making in Albertais documentedand preserved for generations to come. - RB
Top: race Bowl by Mark Gibeau
Ross Bradley is an Arts Development Consultant -
Right: Filigrana Cane WorkGondola by DarrenPeterson
Arts and Libraries Branch,
VisualArts for Alberta CommunityDevelopment,
Alberta Craft Magazine
SPOTLIGHT Millenium Glass —Fahrenheit 2000 Canadian Glass Conference
This will be the seventh such glass conference GAAC has put together and the first time it has been held in Alberta. Previous venues include Toronto in 82, 84, 86 and 89, Vancouver in 92,and Montreal in 96.The Glass Art Associationof Canada was founded in 1983 and is a non-profit organisation run by a dedicated team Ofmember volunteers. They work hard to unite the glass community in Canada which is spread out over a huge and diverse geographical area. They have a mandate to
providea focusforindividualsand organizationsinvolvedin glassart, craftand design utilizing hot and warm glassprocesses.
VortexSeries
GlassVase JeffHolmwood
Red Deer College will be a hot bed of glass making activities in Canada this May. The Glass Art Association of Canada (GAAC) in partnership with Red Deer College will be presenting Canada's premiére glass conferenceMay 11 through 14, 2000. illenniumGlass—Fahrenheit2000will bring together glassartists from across nation andbeyondto sharetheirpassions the for glass. Studio demonstrations, technical workshops,studio visits,lectures/slide shows/ panel discussions,a trade show, an exhibition featuring members and students and otheractivitieswillkeepthe participants busy,well informedand entertainedfrom sun up to sun down.
Besidesputting on conferencesGAAC produces open and juried exhibitionsOfmembers'work, has allianceswith many other glassand art organisationsand galleries,publishesa quarterlyjournalcalledthe Gazette,and generally keepstheir finger on the pulse Ofglassmaking activities in Canada and abroad. More information on GAAC can been found on their Web site at www.echo-on-net/acsa
Forsomeone who wants to totally immerse
themselvesin the magicand mysteriesOfcur-
rent glass making trends, Red Deer College is the ideal facility.The glassstudio itselfis built into an alcove adjacent to an open air courtyard allowingexcellentlight and fresh air to flow freely,coolingoff those glass artists who
mightthinktheyare a little toohot.
This year the conferencewill run in the middle OfSeriesallowingparticipants to register in pre and post conferenceclasses.Some of the courses includeKilnCastSculpturebeing taught by Torontoglass artist Irene Frolic,Dance of the Flameand the Furnaceby U.S. artist Brian Kerkvliet,BronzeCasting for Glass Artists by Red Deer's own Graham Page and, A Little Bit OfHow We Do It Down Under by Australian glassartist NickMount.
Besides the workshops and demonstrations a host Ofother activities are planned for before, after and during the conference. A welcome barbecue will allow participants a chance to catch up with Oldacquaintances,meet new It is only becauseof the work Ofindividualvolfriends,share experiencesand exchange ideas. unteers that a conferencelike this can be held in Carol Jane Campbell, one of the organisers Red L)eer.In the mid to late Us a watershed Ofthe conference, told me many Ofthe particidevelopmentoccurredin the glass arts in Alberta. will be making the conferencea part pants It seems as though a number Ofpeople all holidayplans and so to assist in that of their caught the passionfor makingglassat relatively experience the organisers have scheduled two the same time. During the 8(Yspeople like Mark the day before the confertours for separate Gibeau, Jim Norton,Tyler Rock,JeffHolmwood, ence starts: one to visit glass studios and Darren Petersen, to name just a few, all attended galleries in Calgary, and the other to the the Alberta CollegeOfArt in Calgary to study Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller. -JC glass making. They soonbecame hookedby the process'sseductiveallure-The result is an explo- With this all this activity going on at Red Deer sion of talent and dedicationto Collegethis May you better registerearly that has put Alberta on the glass map as serious if you hope to attend. Contact program collectorsand glass aficionadosare beginning to CO-ordinator,Anne Brodie,Extension take notice Ofthese and Other Alberta glas Services, Red Deer College, Box 5005, artists.And Red Deer Collegehas played its Red Deer, AB, TAN5H5. part as well. Telephone (403)342-3130 Tollfree 1-888-886-2787 For many years now Red Deer Collegehas hosted summer
glassworkshopsthrough Series—almostsingle-handedly due to the work OfAnne Brodie. As many Of you know Seriesis a summer school for the arts that offers week-longworkshopsin
everythingfrompaintingto
bronze casting,decoycarving to advancedwheelthrowing. And every summer individuals comebackagainand again to make glass.
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Council's 20th anniver-
sary celebrations by featuring the works of the many diverse craft artists who have made the cover of the Alberta Craft Council magazine. This exhibition gives us an opportunity to look at the current work of these craft artists and to also look back at their
previous accomplishments. It also provides
VAULT
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exhibitions, publications, marketing, edu-
1980,the AlbertaCraftCouncilwas incorporated to take on the responsibility of nurturing the craft community in Alberta.
community
During the past twenty years many people (craftspeopleand others)have worked with and for the AlbertaCraft Council.Membershave exhibitedin exhibitions, sold work through the shop, served on the board, won awards and scholarships, initiated programs and participatedin activities.Staffmembersand staff positions have come and gone. Officeand gallery locations have moved, programs have been initiated and modified as the ACC attempts to anticipate and serveits members.Still, with all these changes, one constant has remained and that is the quality,diversityand skillwhich Alberta craft artists bring to their work.
cationand informationservicesto its membersand to the generalpublic. But in Alberta it was not always craft artists who worked to develop the craft
Since 1946 the government of Alberta has held the belief that the arts are important to the cultural heritage of the people of
this provinceand has maintaineda
department with the responsibility to preserve and develop Albertaartists and their work, including craft.The responsibility was given to government bureaucrats (many with little or no knowledge of the craft arts) to attempt to do '"what was best" to encourage and promote all OfAlberta's artists. Amazingly enough, many good programs came out of this department, but by the late seventies
us with the chanceto examinehow and why the ACC came into being, and to Alberta'scraft culturehad maturedto the think about what its role and the role of Storiesshowcasessome of the point where it became obvious that gov- Cover the craft artist will be in the 21st century. craft artists who have demonstratedtheir ernment bureaucrats— no matter how continualcommitmentto makingbeautiful For twenty years now the ACC has good their intentions — were not the objects by hand. Due to space limitations worked to be the single voice for the right people to steer the craft scene in I am not able to list all the craft artists many diverse and varied disciplines Of Alberta. It was clear to Alberta craft who will be participatingin the exhibition, craft and for the craft artists who work artists that if their challengesand concerns however I have selected a few to give within those disciplines. The ACC is, and were to be met effectively,then those you an idea of what to expect. always has been, a non-governmental, directly affected craftspeople — must do not-for-profit,member-run organisation The very first issue of AlbertaCraftrolled the work themselves.Although the role lead by a volunteer board of craft artists of that government department has off the press in November 1981 and and professionals. This organisation featured on the cover a saddle handcrafted change considerably,it still exists today believes that "Crafts are an integral and under the name of Alberta Community by Alberta saddle maker Vic Bennet. unique part of our cultural heritage that Since that time more than 65 individual Development. are to be encouraged, developed and precraft artists have graced the coverof this served for the cultural, social,education- In April of 1979fifteentalented and magazine. Here are just a few: al and economical well-being of the peo- like-minded people met together in Banff Carol and Richard Selfridge first appeared with the idea of forming a multidiscipliple of Alberta". A board of 12 is selected nary provincial craft organization. They on the coverof Alberta Craft in June by the membership to determine the 1983 and are seen demonstratinga programs and services necessary to carry were seeking answers to a number of wheel throwing technique to an apprenout the mandate— "to stimulate,devel- common problems, including isolation, tice potter. They are internationally op and promote the excellence and value lack of funds, wanting to connect with other craft artists, and wanting to know known potters living and working out of arts in Alberta". The staff the Ofcraft of in the province-wide their home studio in Edmonton.In 1983 what was happening craft councilworks full-timeto implepulling craftscene.The benefitsof the ACC, with the assistance of Employment the programs and services the together were clearly in evidence in other ment and Immigration Canada, initiated board feelsare important to meet the needs of Alberta's craft artists. Since 1980 parts of Canada, as craftspeople in every an apprenticeshipprojectwhich matched other province and territory had already students with professionalcraft artists for the ACC has worked on behalf of its formed councils.And so, on Jan 8th, summer employment. Carol and Richard members to fulfil this mandate through Craft
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March 4 throughApril 22, 2000 sharedtheirexperienceand talentswith
student SharonSemeniuk.They were featured again in an articlewritten by Susan Cockshutt in the May/June, '96 issue. Caroland Richardcontinueto work collaborativelyfromtheirstudio in Edmonton. Their majolicaand woodfiredstoneware has been exhibitednationallyand internationally in over 100juried and invitational exhibitions in the past 21 years. On the coverof the June '86 issue is a stained glass piece by twin sisters Leslie
RoweIsraelson and Melanie Rowe.
The piece is a stained glass "painting" of Rocky Mountain Big Sheep in Kootenay
NationalPark and was one of a series of
Helen Berschiedis a quilter[business
person/ musician,who was featured in the May/June '95 issue. By co-ordinating dazzling colour combinations,loopy shapes, virtuoso sewing techniques and contemporary themes, she creates freestanding or wall-mountedsculptural quilts. In the '95 article she is quoted as saying, "My intentionwith this new area is to take the wonderful,rich area of quilting off the flat surface and introduceit to the rhythm and flow of sculpted surfaces...I want to establisha field where form takes precedenceover pattern...This attentionto volumeand mass can only enhancethe field of quilting."
at the Canadian Furniture Survey Exhibitionin conjunctionwith the annual furniture design conferenceto be held at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba March 17th through 19, 2000. ALHERTA MAGAZI
8 pieces inspired by the 1985 Canadian
NationalParksCentennialcelebrations.
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Their goal was to paint with glass rather
than on the glass, to minimize the visual importanceof the lead line and let the glass become the artist's palette. Today
Lesliecontinuesto work in traditional stained glass as well as directingher cre-
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ative energies into the area of "hot glass". Fusing, slumping, sagging, enamelling, casting, and sandblasting techniques are all implemented in her current creations.
Shirley Rimer is another clay artist whose
work has been featuredon the cover of AlbertaCraft.In the September/ October '97 issue a large photo of Shirley's clay sculpture "The Most PreciousThing" swept itself across the front and back of the magazine. The
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She's taking care 01 Rlberta Rural Craft Tony Bloom—
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Jeff deBoer is internationallyknown as a metal artist who has made a name for
himself by creating full body armour for
mice and rodents. He appears on the cover of the May/June
magazine.
Jeff's work was featured in an ACC gallery exhibition titled Two Calgary MetalArtists, in April of '93.
Doug Haslam is an artist/ craftsperson whose medium of choiceis wood. He designsfurnitureand furnitureaccessories. As Doug works through his ideas and processes he carries on a dialogue with the material."1changeit, it seems to be talking to me", he explains in the Jan/Feb '97 magazine. "I'm constantly learning — there's no end to it." His expert knowledge and superior design sense has earned him criticalacclaim from his peers, positions on the Alberta
Craft Council Symbol of Quality jury, the
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Visual Arts Project Grants jury, coverage in the internationally respected Fine Woodworkingpublication and several
other craft publicationsand exhibitions. Most recently Doug was selected along
with 15 other furniture makers from across the country, to showcase his work AlberuCran
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piecewas from a self-portraitseries that Shirley was working on that mixes the personalwith the universal.The figures, tiny but ascendant,naively formed and childlike,stand atop large inverted vessels sporting primitive crackle glazes.
Thesepiecesmarked a shift in her work For years she was known for her large, unusual bowls made with a combination of throwingand hand building and in which the star attractionswere inlaid colouredclay.Along with her sculptural work she is also known for her wellmade functionalpottery. Shirley maintains her studio in Red Deer. Continued on next page
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discipline coupled With inspiration and creativity. James lives by his belief that creativity and discipline equal success. A large clay mural appears on the cover of the March/April '96 magazine. He
explains,in that issue, that in order for one to be successfulone has to apply the same diligence and enthusiasm to poten-
tially dull work as to one's favourites— a challenge for all craftspeople.
The list of the many talentedcraft artists who have graced the coverof this magazine goes on and is a testamentto the incredibletalentand diversityof Alberta's fine craft artists. When you come to the Cover Storiesexhibitionyou will see the current works by these and other Alberta Craft artists. Past issues of the magazine will be availablefor your perusal so you can see how these artists have continued to develop their talents over the years. James Marshall is a craftspersonliving and working in Medicine Hat. He was
first profiled in the July / August '92 issue and then again in the March/ April '96 issue. He creates unique clay brick murals that have emergedfrom a framework of exceptionaltechnicalskills and
60's were a back to the earth movement and craftsOfthe 80's need to be back to the mainstream." She said "craftsmen need to play a more responsible role in the community, to gain perspective on
the contextin which we all live and to recognise the inter-relationships of all things in and around us." In other words, she goes on to say, "the days of living in the bush making crusty brown mugs is over."As I look at the craft being produced in Albertatoday, I see that the craftsperson in the year 2000 has picked up this challenge. Alberta craft artist are internationally recognised for their inge-
nuity and skill. Many of Alberta's craft artists have set the standards for quality and originality in their chosen discipline nation-wide. My question to you is '"whatrole does the craftsmanplay in the year 2000and what role should the AlbertaCraft Councilplay?" Wehave As I was doing the researchfor this article our ideas here at the ACC,but we would very much like to hear yours as well. I read a story written in 1983by former Please write to the ACC with your ACC Executive Director Jane Thomas. thoughts on this issue and I will publish She was reporting on a Canadian Crafts them in later editions of AlbertaCraft in the Future Of think tank on Council year. this anniversary emerged a theme that Crafts. She said from the meeting was that "craftsof the Jeff Collins
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Call for nominations
The ACC's Merit Awards Program recognises individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their work and commitment to ACC will present their craft. three awards at the 2000 Annual General Meeting to be held in June 2000.
Categories AmethystAward
an Outstandingcraftsperson/artisan
GoldenrodAward
an outstandingheritagecraftsperson/artisan
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General Criteria the nomineemust be memberof the AlbertaCraftCouncil membersl)r non-members can nominate as many
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Documentation Required personalstatementby the nomineethat includes agreement to allow name to be submitted for the artisan awards: a minimum
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and a maximumof 25 slidesdocumentingthe work and showing a range, with the emphasis on the most current work. Eachslide is to be labelled with the name of the artist and a number to correspondto an entry Onan accompanying
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SevenAlbertaCraft Councilmemberscontinue to work togetherto sell their workwholesale at the Alberta GiftShow.Alain Favre,Marcia
lengthenthe run Ofthe shows from4 weeks to 6 weeks to allowmoreschoolgroups to get involvedin seeingthe exhibitions.Linda's broad knowledgeof art alongwith her keen attention to detailsand commonsense ways will ensure that the fineexhibitionswe have come to expect at Generationswill onlycontinueto get better.
LouisePringle.DarcyGusse-Edingaand Maggie Murray were all once participants of the Producers'RepresentativeProgram.Theywill 'i Phone Tree" —Communication be displaying their work togetherat the Spring 13 through 16, Edmonton, February GiftShow in Network Proiect in Booth Numbers 5240,5242and 5244at the Sportex.The Alberta GiftShowis Alberta's Thanks to the enthusiasm of a group Ofdedicated only wholesalegift trade show (occurringin volunteers/members,The EdmontonBranchof the spring and fall)and allowscraftspeoplethe the '"PhoneTree"is off to a successfulstart. The opportunityto showcasetheir work to over • FOCUSof the "'PhoneTree"is to keep our mem19,000retailbuyers over 4 days. bershipinformedabout what is happeningat the The boothwill have a superb collectionOfhand- AlbertaCraftCouncilthroughpersonalcontact. craftedgiftware,made in Alberta.Their products The initialtrial run Ofthe projecttookplace in Novemberand produceda positiveresponse run the gamut fromcolourfulfusedglassware, fromboth the volunteersand the membership, etched and enamelledjewellery,hand-painted . and alsoproved to be an effectivetoolto promote silks, historicalbead jewellery,functionalbison our "Twasthe Night" fundraiser.As this issueof pottery,unique wire jewellery,and acrylic the magazine goes to press,we are embarking on gardenmarkersand Canadianornaments. our secondcommunicationfor the Edmonton region.The progressionof the "PhoneTree"— CommunicationNetworkwillsee additional ACC Calgary Group Update . branchesadded in Calgary,Red Deer,Lethbridge, The Calgarycontingentstarts the millenniumin MedicineHat and Grande Prairieto fulfilour its new meetingplace, the MacDougallCentre, • ultimategoalof bringingthis personalcontactto 466- 6 StreetS.W.,Calgary.The meetings continue . our membershipprovince-wide.PhoneTreecoto be held monthly,on the last Mondayof the • ordinator,ElaineEmerson(A.C.C.GalleryShop month, at 7:00PM.The Februarymeetingis Assistant)is enthusiasticabout the project,and replacedby a meetingon Saturday,February26 welcomesyour feedbackand suggestions.If you at 1:00PM.This will be followedby a seminar • are interestedin participatingas a volunteerfor by SimonWrooton '"PricingFormulasand . your area, pleasegive her a call at (780)488-5900. Home Sales".We hope to present more Ofthese seminars in the future;input on subjectmatter is welcomefrommembers. Condolences One Ofour focusescontinuesto be the searchfor The AlbertaCraftCouncilwishes to send our venues in which to exhibit the work of Alberta deepest sympathiesto the familyand friends of CraftCouncilartists.The CalgaryAirport • SherwoodPark potter PeggyHeer.Peggypassed administrationis very receptiveto the idea Of : away OnJanuary4, 2000after a lengthybattle a showcaseto be placed at the airport,with with cancer.The internationallyrenownedartist's exhibitschanged regularly.Similarsmall passionfor potteryspanned a 30-yearcareer.Her space exhibitideas are being explored. work is ownedby collectorsin New York,Tokyo, If you are a memberOfthe AlbertaCraft Council Paris,and acrossNorthAmericabut to those livingin the Calgaryarea, pleaseComeOutto our who knowher. know the finestworks she leaves behind are her strengthof character,courage next meeting on January 31 to get involved with and devotionto family.Peggywas a founding this group Ofcraft artists. memberOfthe Arts and CraftsSocietyof Alberta . as well as a long-timeactivememberof the • AlbertaCraftCouncil. Linda Stanier — Generations
Gallery New Curator
The ACCwishes ceramicartist Linda Stanierthe best Ofluckwith her new jobas the gallerycurator for GenerationsGalleryat the Multicultural HeritageCentre in StonyPlain,AB.Linda has been an active member of the arts communityin Alberta for many years and served as a board member for the Craft Council from 1988—94. She
has also served on the board of the Multicultural Centre for the past two years. She is lookingforward to bringing some "new and excitingprogramming"into the galleryin 2001.She wants to
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Volunteer opportunities The Alberta Craft Council is expanding. We have
intriguingand rewardingvolunteeropportunities in Edmonton and around the province.Are you interestedin reportingforthe AlbertaCraft Magazineand website,rebuildingthe resource center,organizingstudio tours. hosting in the ACC Galleryor Shop, staging opemngs... and having lots Of fun? Call Peggy or Joanne at
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Wecommiserate,lament and even laugh about bronze being an extraordinarymedium and the need for public support, loss
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of the apprenticeship system and of the "curse" or lack of choicesome people have of everything they do eventually
going back to their artisticside. I mention things like his consistently high quality and it is put aside with the comment that "the quality better be high as he sure has lots of time and no excuses."WheneverI visit Corne and Barb,I realize that I do it for my soul; that Corne Martens is a type of benchmark for me. Beside the fact that he still does most of his own foundry work, what really sums it up for Come and me was the little red wax cowboymade the night before while he was watching a movie. It was obviouslya cowboy and it was even obviously Sam Shepardbut what was not obvious was that there were no toolsused but the human hand of an 80 year old man AND that it was the red wax from around the Gouda cheese. -AH
Conii Mårtöns outside his home Stildiö•
One of the things I like about the craft/art area is the people involved.
from... rambling missive Another
Arne Handley
bright, sunny morning in late December reminded me of the sheer and utter joy I find in heading down the road to go visit friends; the friends being Corne and Barb Martens and the road being Highway #3. The names on the road read like a cartographer's best and most exciting of dreams—Seven Persons, Whitla and Purple Springs. They leave markings of towns with obviouslylots of past and sometimes very little future but they do keep my "5000 Place Names of Alberta" open on the seat beside me coffee stains and all. Corne and I have one of those friendships that aren't that old but in some ways have always existed. I had known him marginally through his work. His bronze in the Calgary Airport was always my favourite and his name usually popped up when there was talk of Alberta bronze people. There seems to be a natural closeness between any of the arts that work with fire but Corne is something special. About five years ago I found that out.
Dye-Na-FIow Dye-Na-Flow is a free flowing, highly concentrated liquid
color for use on any untreated fabrics. It is perfect for airbrushig, silk painting, sprayon tie dye, watercolor techniques, spritzing throughlace or stencils, tole style painting, sponge printing and simplified batik or
Who is this Corne Martens and where does he come from? He was born in 1918and through his work life has farmed, made cheese, drove school bus, painted houses, was briefly a rancher, played in bands (Handley's Happy Homesteaders) and lastly worked as a set designer in the early days of television in Lethbridge. In the early 1970's he started to make his living completely working in bronze. It is clear that he has managed to combine all of these with a sincere sense of his Mennoniteand artisticbackgrounds.
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I think it would be fair to say that Corne is most often thought Ofas "Western Artist" primarily because of his ongoing work with the Canadian National Finals Rodeofor which he still does up to eleven pieces a year. But his work is more than that. There are coal miners and natives and hockey players and ladies in rockingchairs and even bear-proofgarbage cans.
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RecentlyI was lookingthroughpast issues ofAlberta Craft and I came across this article written by Red Deer clay artist Chuck Wissinger.I thought it was worth reprinting for this issue of Studio Talk. It first appeared in Alberta Craft Magazine Vol.2 No. 2 March 1982
Any creative endeavour, whether producing a symphony or ceramic mugs, is characterised by ebbs of frustration
and flows of joy.
It is obviousthat the good feelingsemanating from the flowsreinforcethe desire to continue creating.It followsthat those aspects of working that nurture the creativeact should be developed. (Unlessbanging ones head against a wall provides pleasure differentstrokes.„ Like sugar plums, visions of successfulpieces dance through the craftsman'shead. In actuality, however,the products rarely match our envisionedaspirations."Betterlucknext time"; we hope. Or will it be? Perhaps we tend to leave too much to luckor the art of the happy accident.Experiencegained as an aspiring student, artist(craftsman,and teacherhas led me to believe that far too much is left to chance. A clear-cutgame plan can go a long way toward minimisingfrustration.Twostudents share the same courseexperiences,both are comparablein regardto abilityand commitment, but their performancecan be radically disparate—oneblossomswhile the other withers. Why? Generallythe successfulstudent is ableto use time effectivelyand comesto grips with the intricaciesOfthe creative process. Creatinga clay object,whether a sculpture Or container,is a complexundertaking,far more so than we tend to realise.An item as simple as a beer mug occupiesthree dimensionalSpace, has an inherent tactilesurface, as well as an applied surface, and is also subjectto the whims Ofthe fire. The plot thickens further if the complex factors that colourthe judgement Ofa piece are examined. These include the concept, the success
with which that concept is communicated, compositionalConcerns,how well it is crafted, and (in the case of a beer mug) whether it adequatelyperformsits function.
If we analiyze the working processWeSoonsee that it is a multi-facetedendeavour.A lump of clay is approached with an idea. The clay provides the expressive vehicle though which the idea or conceptis made manifest.A workingprocess centred around an activeconceptual,perceptualambiencenourishes the creative process,thus enhancing creative growth. We all are blessed (or perhaps vexed) by aesthetic biases. It is important to understand theseand openlycompareone's attitudes with other approaches. We all juggle the energisers and de-energisers of everyday life.These buoy us up and weigh us down. Studentsgenerallyprosperor failon this point;energyand motivationare probably the most overlookedaspects of the working situation— and the most critical. This quick overview Ofproduct and process variablesis revealing.Shouldwe wish to complicatelife further we could lookat the myriad aspects of the creative process itself. Everyone who engages in creative activities couldgain from suchself-examination. Somemight say that such self-examinationis irrelevant."I just work," is a sin-tpleand common rejoinder.It is simple to ignore or pretend that these factorsdo not exist,but that will not make them disappear.And again the student and artist/ craftsmanwho is successfulhas come to grips with this milieuand has forgeda working philosophyand process— one that nurtures or energises.Mostsuccessfulartistsand craftsmen take the time to identifythe excessbaggage in their lives and set about discardingthe attitudes, habits and things that de-energise.
3. Form/surface/compositonal factorsare easilyjuxtaposedagainst each other, thus easing the resolutionOfcomplexvisual problems 4. One'Sfirst idea tends to be everyone else'S first idea, moreor less;therefore,an efficient methodOfidea developmenthelps avoid clichéedwork 5. Sketchingis an aid to keeping one's work fresh 6. This is an ideal vehicle to meld one's own clayexpressionwith other aspects
oflife,feeling,etc
7. A majorstumblingblockto creative behaviouris the fear of failure.It is much less traumaticto fail in the pages of a sketchbook than with the piece of clay 8. Sketchingfirst tends to place more emphasis on the process relative to the product
9. It providesa method by which to evaluate the effectivenessof the working process— the way a piece evolved I O. Over the long term the sketchbook functionsas a diaryprovidingan overview Ofdevelopment
I. Duringthe periodswhere one doesnot have accessto a studiosituation,drawing providesa vehicleto "keepone's hand in" Add it all up and your odds of success are improved„. Strongperformancein any disciplinerequires considerableeffort,includingpreplanning. Often this stage of creationis overlookedin the executionof a ceramicwork.
Toproducea novel,an authormight require years to meld lifeexperiencesintoa meaningful statement.Weare awe-struckby the virtuosityof Earlyon as a student I cameto relyheavilyon the great masters— Vinci,Titian,Rubens,for drawingas a visualshorthand.Fromthat timeto example.The paintingsspring to lifebeforeour the presentI have maintaineda sketchbook/ diary. eyes. What is frequentlyoverlookedis the fact It is the cornerstoneOfmy claywork. Withpracthat someof the finishedworksmightbe the tice,one Canvisualiseand proceedto createa compilationOfhundreds Ofsketches.- CW complexsculptureor mug, whatever,using thumb-nailsketchesas a workingbase.
The distinctadvantagesof workingfroma sketchare: . Ideascan be generatedquickly 2. Information (visualand verbal) can be synthesised in an array Ofconfigurations
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Creation in craft is no exception. Sketch first, then create.
Chuck I'Vissinger
CALENDAR CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: For the May/June 2000 issue is March 25.2000
call 1-800-DO CRAFT or (780) 4886611; fax (780) 4880855; email:acc@albertacraftabca TheAlberta Craft Councilis open to submissions Ofopportunities
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CALLS FOR ARTISTS Generations Gallery and Galley Dining Room
Nowacceptingsubmissionsin all mediafor the exhibitionyear
commencing January 1 , 2001. Your submission should include: 6 slides representative of your work Oncludlng inventory listing);
1 artist biography; 1 artist statement Deadline for submission is
June 30, 2000. Individual and group submissions from established and emerging Alberta artist are welcome. For additional informa-
tion contact Linda Stanier, Curator, at (780)963-2777. Forward your s ubmi s s i ons to Genera ti ons Ga l l ery, Box 2188,
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Judaica 2000 —Contemporary Judaica Exhibition May 4th to May 2000
A Show of Hands Toronto's leading gallery for contemporary craft
will be celebrating their 18th anniversary by hosting an exhibition Of works Of Judaic content We are looking for works where traditional concepts and media are pushed to the limits of Contemporary craft. Works are to be original, one-of-a-kind, signed and dated where possible This is a juned show. Up to a maximum of five works will be accepted from any given artist Deadline for entry is March 13, 2000. Contact Sara Levine-Petroff Curator, CIO A Show of Hands
Contemporary Craft Galley, 1016 Eglinton Ave West. Torontq ON,
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Gallery Gammel House & Pottery Studio —Dickson. AB
The Gammel House is a small shop located in a growing tourist area, specialising in functional stoneware. Having recently expanded and renovated, I am currently seeking talented Albera
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One of the finest juried arts and craft sales in Saskatchewan is currently accepting submissions. ParkArt 2000 is held at the Heritage Pavilionon the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds and
accommodates over 100 10' x 10' booths in a newly expanded
AB. I currently have approximately 10 consignors and carry numerous forms of art and craft If you are interested please give me (Kay Barron) a call at "Andrew Crafts, Antiques & Collectlbles• Box 495 Andrew, AB. Tel.' 780-365-3881; E-Mail: kbear@telusplanet.net
CRAFT SHOWS AND FAIRS 23rd Annual Canmore Folk Music Festival August 5th to 7th. 2000
Arusts and craftpersons are invited to sell their work at Alberta's longest running folk festival. Spend a great weekend in the
mountains, listen to fabulous music and showcase your work. For an application and info package write the Canmore Folk
Festival at PO Box 8090, Canmore, Alberta TIW 218,
Or contact CoordinatorBarbara price at 403-67u170 Oremail: pricelawatelusplanet.net Deadline for application is May 1 5th, 2000.
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Calgary Summer Festival of Arts and Crafts
Sa turda y through Monda y, Augus t 5th — 7th, 2000. 150 Arti s a ns
gather at Canada Olympic Park, Calgary's premier show venue A summer showcase of fine art and craft outdoors under huge
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City Arts Centre in Edmonton offers spring and 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 —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) 422-6223.
Butterdome Craft Sale —10th Annual
November 30 —December 3.2000. Held in Edmonton at the
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Touch of Talent Craft Sale —10th Annual
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Does your group Offer classes or instruction that would be of interest to Alberta Craft Council members? Fax us some information at (403) 488-8855 and we will be sure to include it in our calendar section.
consigningceramicsand art works for my retail store in Andrew.
available include glass blowing, ceramics jewellery and textiles Contact the Craft Studio programme co-ordinator at, Tel: (416) 9734928. Visit the web site at www.harbourfronton.ca
craftspeople and artists,who will be juried on originality and quality of workmanship. Entry applications and guidelines may be obtained from: Moose Jaw Art Museum, Crescent Park,
am to 5:00 pm. Entry deadline is March 24. The sale is open to all
Inmsfail,AB TAG 1T6 or e-mail:rasm@telusplanetnet am looking to find a person or two who is interested in
rary craft. These two goals are accomplished through residencies exhibitions. workshops, lectures, and classes Some of the courses
and fibre, and wood. Contact Monica Harhay at The Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, ON,
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ing craftspeople to establish professional careers while at the
facility. ParkArt 2000 takes place Saturday, May 20, from 10:00
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Friday to Sunday, October 27 to 29, 2000
exposition of art and craft brought together form galleries around the %'0rld.This years host city is New York. The exhibition will run May 31 through June 4th, 2000. V15ittheir web site at 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 studic» Contact Elizabeth Norland at the Canadian Craft Museum in Vancouver BC for more information. 639 Hornby street Vancouver BC, V6C 2G3. Tel: (604) 687-8266
St. Albert Quilters' Guild
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 cra ft bus i nes s Topi cs i ncl ude s tudi o ma na gement, product devel oprnent, ma rketi ng. promoti ons , fi na nci a l ma na gement. record
keeping your business plan and more. The complete manual is
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 5.2000 at 5 11m.call Profiles at (780) 460-4310 for more infu
GRANTS/AWARDS Alberta Foundationfor the Arts
Provides grants and awards to Alberta artists throughout
the year. Many of their deadlines are in March and April.
Call (403) 427-9968 and ask for their Guidelines to Grants, which
$50 for ACC members and 560 for non-members. Call the office
lists the various grants, deadlines and application procedures.
group and would like to arrange for a qualified instructor to
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation
call Tomat ext.228 to find out how.
appreciation of Canadian arts and crafts and their importance in the cultural heritage of Canada. Grants are to provide "seed" money to as many visual arts and crafts people in Canada as
at 780«488-6611 to order your copy. If you are a member of a come and teach the course to your group in whole or in part,
Fumiture Design 2000 Ma rch 17th — 19th 2000 a t the Art Ga l l ery of Southwes tern
Manitoba. Eight of Canada's top furniture makers will give illustrated lectures about design and furniture. These will cover the importance of design and what it entails, including the process of designing for specific pieces or materials making the move from
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works, custom ver•
sus production work in relation to design, and marketing, Contact Sandra Flood. Art Educator. Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba. 638 Princess Ave. Brandon, Manitoba RIA OP3 Tel: (204)
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Awards for porcelain sculpture totaling $25,000. Contact Marcel Brandstat, President Goebel Canada, 1200 Carnforth Road.
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fees Medicine Hat Quilting guild. are $30 year and include monthly newsletter. and reduced rates on workshops For more infa after 5
Alberta College Of Art and Design
The Ceramics at the Alberta College of Art & Design is one of ten; fouryear, stucfio based programs leading to either a Bachelor
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of fine Arts of a Diploma.This positionwill compl ement i ns tructi ona l res ources for the
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load Of 12 hours/week per semester. Successful candidates should posses an MFA or equivalent experience An active studio practice is critical, as is a thorough knowledge Of Ceramics including aesthetics, processes technologies and
contexts. Applications should include curriculum vitae personal artist statement. a statement of teaching philosophy. 20 slides of current studio work and names Of three references.
Australian wool supplies for fetters spinners
and embroiders. Made from the finest hand
Merino wool. Sample cards available for fleece and yarn • S8.OO each. Contact KOS
Textiles 11 Davy Crescent. Shenvood Park. AB
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Applications accepted until April 3, 2000. Send
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IF NO Call Bharbara at (403) 219-5599
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fibre Arts Directory
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wwwpegasusor.com —over 700 photos and descriptions Of cross stitch and needlepoint
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designs
Alberta Potters' Association
www.awfaber-castell.com —High quality graphics and product lines from Faber-Castell
Alberta Clay Community; the representative of
www.fabriccenters.com —Monthlyonline
The APA aspires to be the collective voice of the the clay community to all levels of govemment and the general public: a promoter Of ceramic
www.sewing.org —Home of the American Home Sewing and Craft Association Web Site
email: cbarr@planeteon.net
www.fetpak.com —A distributer of plastic bags gvft bags, boxes, jewellery display etc.
530.00 write to the APA C/O Enzien Kufeld, Treasurer,9343-70 Ave. Edmonton, AB, TSE 018
Camrose Arts Society
The Camrose Arts Society provides many benefits to our community by offering on opportunity
for all individuals to maximize their potential
'f craft
www.craftwholesalers.com www.guild.com —Internet site offering exploration, education and purchase of some
of the best art and craft on the Internet
in an artistic sense. We proudly offer several
programs and would appreciate the assistance
www.sofaexpo.com —SOFA is an intemationalexposltionOfart and craft
Of members Of the community in helping produce them.
e port e;
SOFA exposition will be hosted in New York City May 13 - June 4.2000
ContactJane Cherryat (780) 672-9949
Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
Offering newsletters. llbrary services weaving certificate programs, annual conferences juried exhibitions fibre fare. financial assistance,
— www.culturenet.ca/cca
Association
Join the VAAA individual memberships start at $30.00. Receive
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