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> FALL 2004 ISSUE
In Our Own
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October 2
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Greetings! It's not often that we experiencethree electionsin One year. With the federal electionin June, municipal electionsin October and a provincialelection rumoured for November, we willhave Our fillOf Campaignsby year end. Butelectionsare Oftenthe best opportunityfor us to tellpoliticiansWhatwe think. And, we always need to be tellingpoliticians that the culture sector needs more Oftheir attention! Exceptin Quebec,where language,cultureand politics are inseparable,cultureis seldoma hot topicfor Canadian elections.However,cultural issues should be more prominent on politicalagendas - especially at election time. TOthis end, a wide range of national, provincialand localarts organizationsare involved in election-relatedprojects. During the federal election,the Canadian Conference Ofthe Arts led a national campaign to
bring arts issuesto the attentionof federalparties and candidates.At the same time,a splashyToronto gathering of theatre and filmcelebritiesand a prominent web site featuringpoliticalstatementsby leading pop stars created national headlines about Canada's need for additionalculturesupport.
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for the Arts concludes that a large majority Of
Albertanssupport public fundingfor the arts. Earlierthis year, when the city OfOttawa attempted
to cut its arts fundingby half, there was a huge hue
and cry.A few years ago, when the Quebec govern-
ment attemptedto cuts arts funding, tens of thousands OfQuebecoisdemonstrated.This kind Ofoutcry hasn't happened in Albertadespite years Ofneglectand some significantcuts and inflationslosses. There are all sorts of indicators that Albertans like and support their cultural features. But none Ofour governments stands out significantlyfor arts Sup-
portiveness.Furthermore,althougha few MPs,
MI-As and Councillors are vocal arts supporters,
most politiciansrange fromignorant to blasé on culture issues. So what do you and I do about this? We talk to our candidates - we call their offices,we write them letters, we send them e-mails, we question them at our doors and at forums...
We ask Ourcandidates about their "culturepolicy". Many won't have one, but each additional question will get them thinking.We shouldask them about how they intend to support our librariesand museLeading up to municipalelections,arts organizations ums and galleries,our artistsand writersand musihave been encouraging candidates to take supportcians, our universityprogramsand tuitionsand ive positionson culture.In one instance,the scholarships,our artsorganizations... ProfessionalArts CoalitionOfEdmonton hosted a '"MayoralCandidate's Forumon Arts and Culture" We must tell them that, as they re-think their prioriwhere candidates were grilled on their arts friendlities and budgets, cultureneeds to be on the "postness and their arts fundingattitudes. debt" agenda - alongwith health care,education, infrastructure, environment, etc. We need our politiIn preparationfor a likelyprovincialelection,the cians to understand that cultureand financialsupProfessionalArts CoalitionOfEdmonton, the port of cultureis important- not just a frill,but an Calgary ProfessionalArts Alliance,the Alberta part Ofany successfulsociety. integral Cultural Action Network and an assortment OfOther arts organizations,including the AlbertaCraft electionsrole throughyour neighSo as the next to presencouraging their members will be your candidates.Tellthem that Council bourhood,talk to sure provincialcandidates,Ofall parties,to double you think that arts and cultural activitiesare imporarts funding through the Alberta Foundationfor the tant. Better still,when a provincialcandidate appears in your area, say that you want someof the so-called Arts - to $40 million. This is far from excessive- it amounts to .002%Ofthe provincialbudget (or about AlbertaAdvantage to includeculture.Ask them better still, tell them - to double funding to the a twenty kilometres Ofhighway construction). Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and all the lottery Doubling the AFA's budget would move Alberta foundations, from near the bottom to a middling levelof provinTomMcFa11 cial arts support Many Albertansdemonstratea strangelethargy about the arts, including at electiontime. There are still perceptions,amongst some electors and some candidates, that Alberta is a cultural hin-
terland and that arts funding means wastingmoney on unemployedpoetsor failingorchestras. Disproving the redneck clichés.Calgary and Edmonton compete with Ottawa (wellahead of Montreal,Torontoand Vancouver)for the highest per capita rates of culturalconsumptionsuchas attendingconcerts,visitingmuseumsand buying art. Furthermore,researchby the Alberta Foundation I
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Shop Talk Some of the Edmonton and area potters we carry are: Sam Uhlick, Horst Doll,Jim Speers,
Julia Rand,JohnElder,Robert Rippon,ChristianBarrand Enzien Kufeld, Akiko Kohana, Darwin Dolinsky, Theresa
Hall,and TammyParksLegge.We also carry the work
of several Calgary and area potters such as Jim Etzkorn, Brad Keys, Diane Sullivan,
JohnChalke,BarbaraTipton, MindyAndrews,Janny
With the recent closures of two well-known Edmonton stores that
primarily sold functional clay (Graelin's on 124th Street closed in late Winter of this year and Scona Clayworks closed in July) where can you buy fine crafted pottery? Here!
Griedanus, Vivian Wasuita, Willie Campbell, Aldo Marchese,and Don Wells. We also carry Alaine Favre, Elizabeth Schapansky, Anna Rasmussen,Judith Green. And
let us not to forgetour out of
province potters like Ian Johnston and Stephanie Fischer (Nelson, BC),Fleur McLauchlan (Winnipeg, MB), and Pauline Pelletier (Cap Rouge, PQ)
Christmas is just around the corner and it is time to start thinking about shopping! You can find a gift to suit the occasionin our annual Holiday Celebrationof Craft, which begins on November 6. Plus, tickets are now available for
our 7th Annual 'Twasthe Night
fundraiserand shopping extravaganzaon November26.
This is a great time to do some shopping, especially with chance discounts of 10 to 30% off your purchases as well as to supportyour Alberta Craft Council. Gentlemen, this year we have
a specialshoppingopportunity
just for you. The Alberta Craft Council is hosting two Guy's NightOut shopping nights. Come on down to the Craft
GalleryShopon Thursday,
December 16 or December 23 between 5:00and 8:00p.m., do your shopping and have a beer while we gift-wrap your purchases for free! Ladies, how can you be involved?
Extended Hours in December December 1 - 23 Mondayto Friday9:30 - 6:00 Thursday, December 16 & 23,
9:30- 8:00 Saturday10:00 - 6:00 Sunday12:00 - 5:00 Friday,December 24
10:00- 3:00
The Craft Gallery Shop and Offices will be closed Saturday, December
25 through Sunday, January 2. Regular hours of Monday through
Saturday10:00 - 5:00 resume January3, 2005.
Dropin beforeyou send your
guys down and give us your wish list. Of course, everyone is welcome to do their shopping on thesenights as well.
The staffand boardof the AlbertaCraftCouncilwish
you all a wonderful, happy and healthy holiday season! - Ali Fleming
Platter by Diane Sullivan. pitcher by Judith Green, casserole by Julia Rand
That's a Good Question!
How do I
develop a customerlist? Developinga good customerlist is important to the development of a viable craft business. A good customer list can be your best and most cost effectivepromotional tool.Youcan use the list to promote studio sales or events, your participation in a craft show or simply to promote a new line of products.E-mailaddressescan be valuable because it is easy and inexpensive to send out quick bulk e-mails.
Waysto develop a customer list: Take names and addresses with every sales transaction. Encourage visitors to your studio or booth to register with you.
Ask your customersto let you know if they have any friends or family also interested in your type of products who would be interested in being on your mailing list.
Hold a gift draw or door prize. This encourages people to leave you their names and contact info.
Keep your list in a database program (such as Access) so that you can easily make changesand keep other informationon your customers. Other information that may be useful is what or how much they have purchased or when was the last time they made a purchase. Remember to back up your list frequently. The last thing you want to have happen is a computer crash that wipes out all your hard work.
Developa relationshipwith the people alreadyon your list and encouragethem to spread the news. For example —host a wineand cheesecustomerappreciation night. The better they feel about you the more likely they are to spread the word about your business. They can be your best advocates.
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Connecting the Dots-Global Style
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By Patti Hartnagel
Perhaps you have noticed
the main shopping and walking street just steps from our door. What a setting!
Alberta Craft Magazine —
WhenI arrived at the studio for introductions the Canadian and Alberta Craft Council connectionbegan to reveal itself. I learned that a glass artist from Edmonton had just left the studio the
the ad in the back of the
"Workshops in Tuscany.' The ad lists weeklong workshops in glass fusing, stained glass, painted glass and mosaics at the Vetrate Artistiche Toscane glass studio in Siena, Italy.
day before after completing a one month apprenticeship programme. Also a Calgary clay and glass artist was just leaving after participating in the same programme. Then there were the participants in the mosaic workshop.
There were only three of us in the workshop —Yakup, his daughter, Melisa, from Istanbul and myself. Yakup was married to a Torontonianand had done a graduate degree at York University —the glass
Left to right: Mosaic instructor Marnia Rossi explains a techto Yakup Icgorenfrom Istanbul, while Gianni Bracciali,
one of the brothers who runs the workshops, looks on.
Given my Italian heritage, my desire to travel and my interest in incorporating glass into my raku firings, I was naturally intrigued. After making some initial inquiries with the school I got excited about the possibilities Oftaking the mosaic workshop. Before I knew it I was packing my bags and on my way to Italy. Little did I know that I would soon become part of an incredible linkage between the Alberta
Craft Council,Newfoundland,Istanbul, Turkey, and Siena, Italy!
studio was over run with Canadians! I asked how they heard about the mosaics workshop and, incredibly, a retired professor living in Newfoundlandreceived the ACC magazine and had seen the same ad I saw. He in turn forwarded the informationto Yakupin Istanbulthinking he might be interested in taking a course. What an example of the global reach of the ACC, and of course email!
time for travels and sightseeing.I arrived in Siena —an exquisite city in the heart of Tuscany —to find my studio apartment located right across the street from the glass studio and 2 blocksfrom Il Campo, the spectacular fan shaped piazza in the heart of the historic walled centre of Siena. The Siena Duomo„a 13th century gothic cathedral, was just a few blocks away with I
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Given the short time frame of the workshop, the cement needed additional time to cure so the mosaic had to be handled quite carefully.Gianni and Massimo Bracciali,the brothers who run the studio, expertly packaged it in cardboard. Yakup used plastic twine to reinforce the wrapping and managed to craft a padded carrying handle at the top. Since I had another week of traveling after the class finished, my mosaic added a bit of a logistical challenge to getting on and off of trains etc. Of course it also meant I had another piece of carry on baggage to
manage as I made my way from Florence to Frankfurt to Calgary to Edmonton. It was, however,well worth the effort!
Vetrate Artistiche Toscaneis a long established glass studio that specializes in stained and painted glass windows. Their work can be seen in churches Marina Rossi,a mosaic artist who was throughout Italy and around the world brought in from Rome, taught the mosaics including Courtney,BritishColumbia course. She was a delightful young where they were commissionedto woman whose level of skill and eye for design and make all the stained glass detail was extraordinary. My big surwindows for a brand new church. A prise, however,turned out to be the matephoto album depicting the rendering of rials that we were using for our 16"x16" traditional designs into a contemporary mosaic project. Rather than glass, as I had configuration provides a spectacular assumed, we were going to use marble! example of their interpretive and In terms of cutting and shaping the pieces, technical skills. You can see samples of we used a mallet and a sharpened stationtheir work at www.glassisland.com The beauty of the work, the warmth and hospitality of everyone at the studio, the excellentlevel of instructionand, of course,Siena itself,made this a most memorable week. I also felt very much at home becauseof the Canadian and ACC connections, Vetrate Artistiche Toscaneprovides a wonderful learning environmentfor anyoneinterestedin
In May I departed, giving myself extra
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ary chisel head. After two days of cutting I felt most fortunate to only have inflicted two small blood blisters on my fingers and to avoid any serious cuts. The additional wrinkle to the projectwas that the marble pieceswere embedded in a thick layer of cement making the finished project weigh in at just less than 15 lbs!
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glass (or marble)! Patti Hartnagel proudly displays her fimshed mosaic.
o The Consequence of Material By Rachelle Chinnery
ed Deer College has become a beacon of ceramics education over the past few years. Their biennial conferencethis past June was
part of a continuumof ceramicsworkshops that went right into the highly
successful summer Series. "'The Consequenceof Material" ran three days and was followed by a workshop by the grand master of porcelain, Takeshi Yasuda.
This year's conferencebrought a broad spectrum of ceramics to the college. Presenters had such a range of material use and application that the only common denominatorof the event was the base material of clay. The mixed media,
The great capper of the whole conference was key note speaker Dr. Kevin Murray, ExecutiveDirector,Craft Victoria, Melbourne Australia. Dr. Murray's talk instantly generated discussion, argument, red-faced indignation and gleeful exhilaration the moment he finished speaking. It was not a beige talk. Filled with provocative comment,intelligentquestionsand thoughtful deliberationon the history and future of the ceramic arts, it was a fitting end to a conference whose disparate presenters blew the top off the traditional definition of potter.
As with all conferencesof this nature, there were filled rooms, empty rooms, greatly satisfied participants and some disgruntled. There were enough presenters to keep everyone busy with a full day of slide presentations running concurrently with a full day of presentations and the range of skills and subject matter was quite overwhelming. Red Deer College was a small enough venue to make accessing the presenters easy, but large enough to comfortably accommo-
Variations of handles by Takeshi Yasuda
date all the participants.And having the on-site residence makes attending any workshop there absolutely affordable and almost as comfortableas home.
politically charged work of Leopold Foulem contrasted against the sublime An extension of the conferencewas a elegance of TakeshiYasuda's quiet porce- one-week workshop with Takeshi Iain forms. Colourful comedic sculptures Yasuda. This potter/ philosopher demonof Dawn Detarandoand BrianMcArthur strated techniques for throwing seven stood opposite Bruce Cochrane's stern kilos of clay at a time and how to use the architectural pots. Jim Etzkorn presented wheel as a sculpture tool rather than for throwing techniques for fuel specific fir- conventional purposes. Yasuda's demonings; Michael Moore demonstrated stab- strations were interspersed with his mus-
build structuresand Ann Roberts brought Greekmythology via figurative sculpture to this conference.Paul Leathers and Amy Gogarty both presented fascinating slide shows addressing contemporarycraft media and issues, highlighting those of ceramics. Robin Hopper played with the conference theme and presented a talk on 'The Materialof Consequence'.His slide show took us through a geological genealogy of clay.
ings on the human conditionand intimate relationships.In fact, his demonstrations were about intimate relationships and how our humanity directly translates into our medium through proximity with the wheel, full body contact with the enormouscylinders,and no use of tools other than hands. He talked about being in psychotherapy and how, because he is 'so obsessed with clay', he found this therapyanalogouswith developing an aesthetic.
The "grand master" of porcelain, Takeshi Yasuda joins two large cylinders on the wheel.
Yasuda maintained that clay is the most tactile of all art media and the most basic of all materials. It is capable of transmitting emotional and physical impression of human consciousnessif we develop an intimate knowledge of the material itself. Understanding the physical nature of clay through our hands requires an understanding of our own hands - having a physical awareness of ourselves. Yaduda presented a completely different take on developing technique. He insisted that developing technique with clay required a profound understanding of our own psychology and body awareness, and that the union of self awareness with technical skills is the point where artistic expressionbegins. Many participants hung on his words more than his demonstrations,others were there for the tricks —and Yasuda had plenty of those.His throwing demos were awe-inspiringand his well-known handle making techniquespresented endless possibilities for exploration. Yasuda had dinner every night with participants
and his humanity and dry humour endeared him to everyone who attended this workshop. After one full week of
these refreshing,insightful talks and demonstrationsthe potters, sculptors and stdents who participated inYasuda's workshop left fully charged and with a brand new perspective on their work.
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Profiles Looking
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Visit the Alberta Craft Council shop in Edmonton, Or your local fine craft gallery for the
very bestin original hand madecraft. ideas?
pysankasby Christina Koscielnuk Christina hand paints her pysankas — Ukrainian Easter eggs — using a traditional wax resist technique. Starting
with the lightest colours and progress-
ing to black she drawsher designson
the eggs mth beeswax resist. The eggs
are then dipped into a coloured dye and dried off She then repeats the
processwith the beeswaxand succes-
Sive coloured dye. The beautiful and intricate polychromatic patterns are
revealedwhenthe wax layersare
$20 to $100
removed„$20 to S 100 depending on size and complexity of design.
Throughout the year more than 200 ACC members present their work in the Alberta Craft Gallery and Shop in Edmonton. Many more are
Louise), ArtWorks (Ft. McMurray), Crooked Pot (Stony Plain). Tarra Cotta Dudes (Black Diamond), and others.
featured at member galleries such as The Croft (Calgary), Art and Soul (High River), Gallery on Main (Lacombe), Canadian Naturally (Lake
Gnome Homes by
David Kemp
These quirky little carvings are
made from the bark of cottonwood, balsam or poplar trees that David gathers during his
walks in Alberta'sforests
7 1/2" - $50 10" - $60 15" - $80 Hand Blown Glass Vase by Nicole Tremblay
Nicole Tremblay has been exhibiting her glasswork nationally and internationally since graduating from the Alberta College
of Art and Design in 1998. Her work is primarily functional. decoratlve blown glass, featuring vases, bowls scent bottles and paperweights. 9 1/2" high
Nesting Bowls by Mason Eyben
Mason Eyben lives in rural Kitscoty, Alberta. He conti nua l l y cha l l enges the l i mi ts Of
woodturningwith his innovativeand tradi• tional work TheseNestingBowlsare a fine
example of his strong command of materials
and tools.All 5 bowlsare turnedfroma single pieceof wood, He has leftthe natural bark on the top edge to create an organic feeling for the whole piece
Set of 5,smallestbowl8" diameter,largestbowl 161/2" diameter
$1 100
$250
Hand Blown Glass Vase by Darren Petersen
Darren Petersen's attention to
detailand commitmentto fine craftsmanship allows him to
continually produce works of the highest quality. which are sought
after by collectors and aficionados na ti ona l l y a nd i nterna ti ona l l y.
This fine crafted glass vase with cane filigree detailing is just one
exarnple of his ability to trans-
form moltenglass intoa work of art.
high
$195 Sterling Silver Bracelets by Tracy Brown
Tracy has been designing and creating jewellery for Over 15 years. She credits a fourmonth stay in London, England during 1992 as a watershed moment in her design and skill development. Tracy was drawn to the
Lampworked Glass Bead Earrings by Susan White
Jesveliery creation became Susan's full time job in the spnnq of 1997, and has So far kept her very busy' "Nothing pleases
me more than having someonetell me
that they own a piece of my jewellery and
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are happy with it •. Ibese lampworked
gl a s s bea d ea rri ngs a re Sus a n's ori gi na l
designs and contain sterling silver hooks
and posts
$40 each
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each
timeless sense of design, symbols and
methods Of construction found in ancient
Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Celtic jewellery
at the museums and galleries she
visited. Her bracelets are made of sterling
silver and contain fresh water pearls and s emi preca ous s tones .
Be sure to check out our onlineCraft Map and Craft Studio sales for other places to find won-
derful hand made fine craft at an Outletor Studio near you! You Can reach the link to our map at the ACC home page at
Profiles
Here is a Small sampling Of what is available
from some Of Our members through the shop in Edmonton:
www.albertacraft.ab.ca
Hand Blown Glass Vases by Mario Pietramala
Mario Petramala was first exposed
to hand blown glass through his
photography business when he was hired to photograph it. He IS inspired by the physical properties of glass;
Coffee Mugs by Sam Uhlick
Sam Uhllck is one Of Alberta's and Canada's most recognized functional potters His
expert knowledge of his materials coupled with hrs meticulous attention to detail and aesthetic considerations makes his pots a delight to use and a treasure to own. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and this fall Sam will be having his 3rd showing at the Creer Gallery in Kyoto, Japan.
the transmissionof lightas well as the limitless possibilities of colour
and form. Mario leans towards simpie. classic forms with strong colour decoratiom 11 high
$150
$20 each
Turned Spalted Birch Bowl by Allan Lindoe
Allan Lindoe•sstrong interest in nature is evident in his works His wood tumings draw from nature and from the qualiti% of both the local and exotic woods he uses for his pieces. Allan particularly likes to sah* dead trees or as raw materials He pays very close attention to detail often spending than three times as long to finish and oil a bowl as he does to tum out the shape This spalted birch bowl is
finistpdwith Salad Bowl finish
8" diameter
Writing Journals by Arlene Westen
Arlene Westen has been recognised for her
$170
keen sense of design and high degree Of craft
skills through numerous awards and scholarships. She has taught a variety of workshops on surface design on fabric and paper. papermaking and book arts throughout Alberta, British Columbia and the NorthwestTerritories These hand bound journals of Arlene's own design are made with 24 1bacid free text stock
it non-toxicand food safe
Hand Dyed Silk Scarves by Emily Parke-Koll
Emly Parke-Koll Uses a marbling process to
create the patternsand designson her silk
scarves Marbling is the art of floating colours on liquid. arranging them to form a
design and transferring the image by making
a contact print Emily has adapted a Style used in Japan called Suminigashi which uses techniques of blowing and fanmng drops of
ink as theyfloat on waterThe resulting design •stransferred onto the silk scarf making each design umque. 72 • x 12"
making them the perfect gift idea that will last for years and years. prices range from
$35 to $45
Fibre pictures by Margie Davidson
surface quality Of his pots is created by the use Of slips
Edmonton quilter Margie Davidson ts well known for her abstract and representational fibre works •l aspire to be a quilt artist I love the colours and feel of the
brushed. dotted and trailed. John high fires his work in
designsand the discoveryof the final out-
Jug by John Elder
John Elder is an accomplished fulltime potter.The
and glazes along Withthe articulationof marksthat are a wood-burning kiln, and recently has been expenment-
fa bri c pre-ces the i ma gi ni ng of pa tterns or
the firing process The glaze created by both the ash
come. No longer the content with pattems from others I am rnore satisfied with my own designs as they carry more
traditional forms of the pots. 6" high
seasom• 8' x 10• matted fibre pictures
ing with surfaces created by the addition of salt during from the wood and the salt reacts with the slips to create an one Of a kind surfaces to complement the
$48
of me in them.NatureInspiresme in many differentways with line and
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Tara Owen e 2004ACM took place on June 5 in the new ACC lower level Gallery.After Calgary —Director a casual lunch the meeting started at 2 Tara Owen is an emerging artist living and pm. Chair, Simon Wroot,thanked those board members who were stepping down for working in Calgary. She earned her BFAat the Alberta College of Art and Design, their hard work and contributions. They taught by Charles Lewton-Brain and Dee were JulieMcDonald,Ward Goddard and Fontans. Tara is an active metalsmith and Brenda Stratton. He stated that he felt honarts writer. She has completed 4 years on ored to be part of an organization that is so the board. active and well respected. The board continues to be very committed to the Canadian Heather Forbes Crafts Federation and because of this the Grande Pairie —Director ACC is getting a lot of national and international recognition. It was reported in the Heather operates a small studio/retail Treasurer's report that the ACC has ended shop in an old courthouse in Grande the year with a surplus of $26,354after Prairie. She has a diploma in fine art from elimination of the deficit for the previous Grande Prairie Regional College and has year. This will be used to establish a reserve been working in metal (mainly silver jewfund. Simon welcomed Rob Wachowichto ellery) for the past seven years. She is on the board as legal representive.Thank you to the board of the Centre for Creative Arts all the members who participated. Here is and serves as production manager and your 2004/05AlbertaCraft Council designer for Grande Prairie Live Theatre. Boardof Directors: She has served 2 years on the board.
Simon Wroot Calgary —Chair
Simon, a British-born artist, has developed his skills in his predominatelyproduction orientedstudio since 1990,and has drawn on his knowledge of retail sales to create a successfulbusiness.His involvementwith ACCstarted with the GalleryShop, became a major participant in the PRP since its inception, is licensed for the "Symbol of Quality" and is an instructor of the Craft BusinessTrainingProgram.He served as Co-chairfor 1 year and Chair of the Board for 4 years. He has completed 7 years on the board.
Shona Wehm
Edmonton—Vice Chair Shona is one of the original members of the Alberta Craft Council and a founding member of the Knitters Guild of Edmonton. She is internationally recognized as a master knitter, specializing in preserving and reviving the vanishing art of Shetland lace. She is President of her Condominium Board and a judge for the Focus on Fibre Art Association'sBiennial Exhibition. Shona has served 6 years on the board, the last 3 as Vice Chair 6
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Shirley Rimer
Red Deer —Director
Shirley Rimer is a ceramist living in Red Deer. She has worked in clay for the past 25 years and presently owns and operates a studio attached to her home. Shirley has been involved in the cultural community for the past couple of decades including the Alberta Craft Council, the Alberta Potters Association,the Red Deer Museum Society, and the Red Deer Art Walk Committee. Shirley is looking forward to working with the Craft Council and helpingin any way she can to promote and enhance a thriving craft community. She has served 1 year on the board.
James Lavoie
Edmonton — Director
Jamesbeganworkingin stainedglassin 1978.After brieflystudyingglass blowing,
James has worked in fused glass since 1994.He has developedhis business, Carolyn Patterson StudioVitroGlass,froma part-timehobby into a successfullfull-time business.He Calgary —Director was recentlynominatedby the ACCfor the Carolyn is a recently retired librarian with Mayor's Enbridge Award for an Emerging lifelonginterestsin the arts, humanities, Artist and is the top seller in the ACC's and our nationalheritage.Her professional Gallery/Shop. He has served 1 year career has included positions with the on the board. National Library of Canada; Indian and NorthernAffairs(NationalHistoricSites); Evonne Smulders Calgary PublicLibraryand the Calgary Black Diamond —Director LearningCentre.She feelsstronglythat all Evonne Smulders, ceramic artist, has been of us should have opportunities to admire workingin clay since 1985.Alongwith her beauty presented to us in all formats and partner, Robert, they operate a production to be able to promote the creativity and studio, a retail craft gallery (Terracotta artistry of those individuals who have Dudes) and teach pottery in Black these talents. She has served on the board Diamond. She has served 1 year on for 2 years. the board.
Debra Demers-Bryan Edmonton —Director
Rob Wachowich Edmonton — Director
Debra is a clay artist. She has studied at RobWachowichwas born and raised in Emily Carr College of Art and Design, Edmonton, AB. He is a practicing lawyer Banff School of Fine Arts and Series at Red law firm of WeirBowen. for the Edmonton Deer. She focuses on hand-built sculptural His interest in the Craft Council comes vesselsfeaturingwild and fantasyanimals. from his appreciation for all works of art Sheparticipatesin craftshowsand exhibits his practising artist. Rob has brother is a in galleries throughout Western Canada, in Edmonton been visiting the ACC gallery She has served 3 years on the board. for many years now and continues to support Alberta craft artists. He is looking forward to serving as a Director and bringing his legal expertise to the board.
Discovery Gallery First Fire
New Wood Fired Pottery by Christian Barr and Enzien Kufeld
October 16 through November 25, 2004
Opening Reception, Saturday, October 16, zoo —4:00 pm The first firing of any kiln always holds much anticipation for the potters who have work in it. The feeling is not unlike that Ofa Childwaking up on Christmas morning to see what gifts Santa has left. Some Of the results will be expected, some will be very pleasant surprises and some may even be a bit disappointing, but like that child on Christmas morning, all the pots will be received with great joy. Just imagine the anticipationthat Christian Barr and Enzien Kufeld must have been feeling to see the results of the first firing of their wood fired Cat/Coffin kiln. For more than two years now they have been planning, designing and constructing a large (180Cu.ft.) multi directional wood fired kiln on their property west OfEdmonton near Wildwood.This past September they fired it for the first time. This exhibition is comprised of selectionsfrom the '"FirstFire" and explores the range of pottery surfaces this kiln can produce. It is also the culminationOftheir research and study of wood fired pottery and kilns. Since receivinga project grant from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts to build the kiln two years ago they have been traveling and visiting other potters and wood fired kilns in Canada and the U.S.A. They have learned much in their travels and it all comes together in their pots fromthis "First Fire".
Christianand Enzien's Cat/C0ffinkiln is unique in that it is designed to produce a wide range of pottery surfaces using wood as a single
fuel source. The kiln is a Combination Of two different kilns in one —a catenary arch kiln along with a multidirectionalcoffinkiln. The fire is stoked into the coffinkiln (named for its horizontal and coffinshape design). The vast majority Ofthe ash is deposited Onto the pots stacked in the coffinchamber and receive their glaze by the wood ash
meltingon theirsurfacesduringthe firing.Thecoffinkilnrunsright
through the catenary arch chamber supplying heat for the pots in the arched chamber. The pots stacked in catenary arch are decorated beforethe firing with Christianand Enzien's own glazesand slipsand are fired to about cone 10.Verylittle ash enters this part of the kiln. The results are a wide range Ofvarying surfaces all Comingout of a single firing. The kiln is also designed to give Christianand Enzien the option of closingoff one sectionOfthe kiln so either the coffinor the catenary arch can be fired separately.
Christianand Enzienare very gratefulfor all the support and help they have received from potters and others in the community.They know that they would never have been able to do what they have accomplishedso far in their young potting careerswithout the help and knowledge passed on to them. They, in turn, intend to pass what they have learned on to Otherpotters who have a serious interest in developingskillsin creatingwoodfiredpottery.Theywillalways manage to find a spare shelf or two for those willing to help stoke the flames.
Top: The kiln shed during construction
Middle: A view through the coffin kiln as it tunnels nnder the catenary arch during the construction process. Bottom: Kiln construction in Photography by
Christian Barr
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Gallery In
Our
Own
October 2 — November 27, 2004 Opening Reception: Thursday, October 7th from 7:00 — 9:00 pm
Backyard
Museums, galleries and collectors world wide seek the best in fine craft...and guess what.. they find much of that work right here in Alberta, created by members of the Alberta Craft Council! This exhibition is a sampling of the wealth of nationally and internationally recognized craftspeople right here "ln Our
Own Backyard"
Opening Reception Thursday, October 7th from 7:00 — 9:00 pm.
arren Petersen is well representedacrossCanada from
Victoria to Halifax, including the Sandra Ainsley Gallery
in Torontoand ElenaLee in Montreal.He has exhibitedin
group exhibitions throughout the U.S. and is represented by The
Glass Galleryin BethesdaMaryland.His work is also in the private collectionsof several noteworthy American glass collectors.Darrenteachesworkshopsat Red Deer College,ACADand has been a teaching assistant at PilchuckGlass Schoolin Washington State and more recentlyat The Studioat
woods under the name —Kodama Woodworking in Calgary. Doug
has receivedmany awards and grants and has displayedhis work acrossCanada,Japan and the U.S.Currentlyhis "Cabinetsof Curiosities"exhibitionis on a three year travellingtour acrossthe U.S.
In 2000Calgary ceramist,John Chalke won the Governor's GeneralAwardin Visualand Media Arts and, mostrecently,in June 2004he was named as a finalistfor the 2004SaidyeBronfman Awardfor Excellencein the FineCrafts.Theseare only two of
School in Washington State. In 2001 he opened Edmonton's first hot shop where he operates an open studio
John's many accomplishments. Throughout his career he has participated in over 230 solo and group exhibitions. Most recently he
with classesand rental times.Having establisheda reputationfor his Electric Kool-AidSeriesand VortexVaseshis new
has shown in Indianapolisat the NCECAConferenceexhibition, participated at a national invitational exhibition titled "RAW" at Santa Fe Clay,gave a critique of clay sculptureat ColoradoSpringsand a
series combines forged steel and hot glass.
This new directionis a natural progression
since his glass often includes forged looking elements.
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CeramicsCompetitionin Texasand Expo2000in Hanover Germany.He has also exhibitedin the England,Franceand Taiwan.This fall Sam will be having his 3rd showing at the Creer
Since1984Doug Haslamhas beendesigningand constructingfurniture and small,sculpturalobjectsusingdomesticand exotic
Edmontonhot glassartistJeff Holmwood exports most of his work to US. galleries and has taught at PenlandSchoolof Crafts in NorthCarolinaand at PilchukGlass
creatingtwo new piecesfor exhibi-
as the 9th Annual National
Gallery in Kyoto, Japan.
Corning Museum of Glass in Corning NY.
Jayne Willoughby Scott began exhibiting fibre art nationally and internationally in 1990. Since then she has exhibitedin the U.S., England and Japan. She is currently
design and workmanship, such
as Bestin Showin 1998at the PacificNorthwestQuiltShow. Her art quilts have also appeared in many national and international publications.This year Jaynewas artistin residenceat QuiltCanada in Winnipegwhich involveda solo exhibitionof her work. Forover 25 years,Ardrossan potter,Sam Uhlick has been buildingan internationalreputation.He has beeninvitedto exhibithis work in such places
pre-conference workshop in Bloomington, Indiana. Chalke's contri-
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bution to his craft, including ground-breaking research, has been recognized in some 20 bookson ceramicart and in numerous
magazine and journal articles.
Gallery
Great Britain he has lectured and taught in England, the U.S.,
Canada and Australia.Charlesis currentlythe VicePresident of the CanadianCraftsFederationand is Head of the
Jewellery /Metals Program at ACAD in Calgary. He continues
create,write articles,consultand exhibit.
Strong design, bold colours and high visual impact characterize
Mark Gibeau's creativesignaturein hand blownglass. He has
exhibited his work extensively and is represented in galleries throughout Western Canada, U.S., Germany, Czech Republic and
Johnis one of onlyfourCanadianceramistswho have had their workpurchasedby the Victoriaand AlbertMuseumin London. His work is alsofoundin privateand publiccollectionsthroughout North America,U.K.,Italy,Japan, France and Australia.
and KarenCantinewasborn in CambridgeMassachusetts, studied metalsat the Universityof Iowa whereshe completedher M.A.in 1965.Her finelycraftedand superblydesignedwork featuressilverjewellery,boxes,chalicesand tea sets. She has had manycommissionsincludingthe PapalChaliceto commemorate the visit of PopeJohnPaul Il to Edmontonin 1984. MarthaHenryhasexhibitedinternationallythroughout her career.Her firstinternationalexhibitionwas in 1981at the AlbatrosGalleryin Boulder,Colorado.She has also exhibitedin
Hong Kong, Taipei, the U.S, Scotland and Germany. Many of her works are in private and public collections, including: the late past President of the U.S.Ronald Regan, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth,
the late PrincessDiana,and the RollingStones(1994WorldTour). Caroland RichardSelfridge are ceramicartists workingcollaborativelyin Edmonton.Theirillusionisticmajolicaand woodfired stoneware has been exhibited nationally and internationally in over 115juried and invitationalexhibitionsin the last 22 years. It is also in many public and private collections. Most recently in
2004the couplehas done the following:a lectureand slide show at SturtPottery,Mittagong,New SouthWalesand a fiveweek study tour of Australiain Queensland,New SouthWales and Victoria,
Japan.Mark also conductsworkshopsand demonstrations fromhis studio in Strathmorethat he runs with his wife LorieHedemark. Tyler Rock has recentlyrelocatedhis home and studio, Firebrand Glass Works, to Black Diamond, just south of Calgary. Along with teaching at ACAD, Tyler has
collaboratedwith studios in Canada, the U.S.and France. In 2002,Tylerand his wifeJulia Reimer,werethe "Artistsin Residence"at theCorningMuseumof
Glass in Corning, New York. Most recently Tylerhas become co-president of the Glass Art Association of Canada (CAAC). From left to right: Jeff Holmwood, Metamorphous,
forged steel and blownglass 2. Jayne Willoughby Scott,
Life GoesOn,fibre
3.
Sam Llhlick,Cawed CeladonBowl, Clay
4. John Chalke, GoldenTree,clay 5.
Karen Cantine, PillowBowlSeries, sterling silver and copper
6.
Caroland RichardSelfridge, Mikimoto Pearl Divers, constructedmajolica terra cotta
Dee Fontans is an internationally recognized jeweller working in Calgary. Her rich professional background includes gallery and
museuminstallationwork,prop designand manu-
facture for the movie industry, and goldsmithing work for jewellers in New York and Calgary.Her work has been exhibited and published in the U.S.,West
Germanyand Canada. Master goldsmithCharles LewtonBraintrained,studiedand workedin
Germany, the U.S. and Canada. A distinguished Fellow of the Societyof North American Goldsmiths and a Fellow Of the Gemological Association of
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Studio Sales It is time again for our annual listings of home studio sales for the holiday season. At this time of the
year many artists and craftspeople open up their studios to provide their clients with a personal and intimate shopping experience.Here
is your chance to meet and purchase directly from some of Alberta's very best craft artists. Visit as many as you can and experience Alberta's 'Culture in the Making!"
Where: Stephen Evans' studio is approximately 8 km. from the Highway 23 overpass. Detailed directions: From Calgary go south on Hwy, 2. Turn west On Hwy 23 into High River. Continue west past the town on 530 Ave. Turn left on 56 Street and right on 538 Ave Evans Studio Pottery and
Who:
Nancy Lavold
When: November13 & 14, 10 am —5 pm
What to expect: Council member Nancy Lavold will be offering hand-
When:
Crys Harse and Linda Chow
Wednesday, December 8th, noon to 7:00 p.m Unique etched and woven metal vessels contemporary handmade jewellery as well as many gift Items such as cards and tree ornaments
T2G 3M3
Where: 222515th street,
Christmas Pottery Show - Edmonton Who: When:
James Lavoie and Patti Hartnagel
Annual Studio Sale —Edmonton Who:
Glass artist James Lavoie and ceramic artist
Patti Hartnagel
When: FridayNovember12, 5:30 - 900 pm
Saturday November13, 11:00 —3:00 pm
Sunday November 14, 1 1:00 —3:00 pm What to expect: Elegant and original fused glass tableware by James Lavoie along with playful and fun raku sculpture by Patti Hartnagel Where: RL Wilkin Architects Ltd.
10545 87 Ave. Edmonton
Contact: James LavoieTel:(780) 439-3614
w•ww.aibertacraft.ab.cajjameslavoie wu•w.albertacraft. ab.ca}patt'hartnagel
Evans Studio Pottery and Woodwork
Annual Christmas Pottery Sale —Near High River Who:
When:
Stephen Evans
Saturday December4th and Sunday December5th from 1000 • 4:00
What to expect:
Hand crafted functionalpottery.20% off of regular stock items and up to 50% off on 'seconds' and
are new this year - be the first to Check them Out! Price range: S4-S400.10% off purchases over SIOO.
(in Ramsay. just east of downtown) Contact: Stacey Maddock, lei: (403) 262-3795 email: maddocki@telus.net
Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guild of Calgary Annual Studio Sale - Calgary Who:
Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guild of Calgary will hold their 24th Annual Sale at their studio. Tnis sale showcases members' work and it is an opportunity for members to demonstrate their crafts of weaving and spinning. A variety of hand woven and hand
Johanne Aga•Dryden Saturday, October 23rd, 10:00 —4:00 p.m. Avoid the Christmas rush and shop early! This is a once-a-year opportunity to view Johanne's full and varied pottery collection. Come and purchase some unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends, family or yourself. Other glft items will also be available as well
Where:
as snacks, treats, drinks and great company. 11108-36A Avenue, Edmonton. Directions: South cn 1 11 Street ( from Southgate ). Turn right on to 37
spun articles including tea towels, scarves, shawls,
rag rugs and much more will be available for sale. Demonstrations will be held throughout the day. Where: Artpoint Gallery & Studios 1139 Street S.E. Ca l ga ry', Al berta
(just west Of the 12th Street railway overpass in historic Inglewood/Ramsay)
Avenue, then first left and left again. Northbound on
1 11 Street, turn left at 37 Avenue.
Contact: Johanne Aga-Dryden,
437-1423
Contact Elaine Andrew,lei: (403) 287-1270 (Studio) Email: epandrew@shaw.ca wwvv.heritageweaversandspinners.org
email: johanne@pitpac.com
Ministik Pottery Studio,
Christmas Sale - Sherwood Park Who:
Horst Doll
When: December 4th - 12th What to Expect: Pottery - One of a kind - Unique statements in form and decoration. Sculpture - Figurative & Abstract - starting at
$240.00
Where:
20 min, east Of Sherwood Park
Directions: Highway 14, east to Range Road 214. Turn south and follow Signs to 37 Bristol Estates
Contact: Horst Doll,(780) 6624160
Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guild of Calgary
When: Saturday November13th, 10:00 a.m. —4:00 pm What to Expect:
What to expect:
(98th Ave) or Highway 16, We are betweenthe two on Range Road 2 IS Email: creations@mistyglengroupcom
pearls- great holidaygift ideas! Over half the designs
Where: 1020 - 19th Avenue SE. Calgary
What to expect:
and light refreshments will be available
Contact lei; (780) 922-5404
Handmadedesigns by Stacey Maddock Jewellery
and household items in silver, gold. glass bead and
Light refreshments served.
Simply Metal Studio —Calqary
you and your home. The loom will be dressed and there may be some spinning, Many of the fibre contnbutors (sheep, llamas and alpacas) will be around
Travel east from Edmonton on either Baseline Road
What to expect:
Contact lei: (403) 652-4873 or email ske@telusnet
Who:
Stacey Maddock
When: Saturday,November20th. 10 am - 4 pm
drivewayat 538 Ave.@ 50 St. East.
woven and bead knitted items using natural fibres for
Where: 53024 Range Road 215. Ardrossan.Alberta,T8T 2E5
Who:
Woodwork signage is posted at the corner of the
Contact (403) 294-9448
Misty Glen Farm Creations —Ardrossan
Stacey Maddock Designs Annual Holiday Sale - Calqary
"Out of the Loop" Artisans —St Albert Quilting by Judith Chorney & Christine Aubrey Teddy Bears by Fay Chorney. Weaving by Diane Kozens Jewellery by Marie Manning & Lesley Harris When: Saturday, October 23rd, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm What to Expect: Who:
A sale Of uniquegifts and home accessories
Complimentary refreshments Where: 8 Huntington Crescent, St. Albert For a map with directions call ahead to either Judith or Fay
Contact: Judith at (780) 47&0590
Fay at (780) 460-7008
Email: ichorney@telusplanet.net
G.H. Studio Open House - Strathmore Who: When:
Glass artists Mark Gibeau and Lone Hedemark Friday, November 19 6:00 - 9:00 pm Saturday, November 20 & Sunday, November 2 1 10:00 - 4:00 pm
What to Expect:
Glass blowing demonstrations and Original
glasswork for sale Where: G.H, Studio is just northwest of Strathmore. Call beforehand for directions and to receive a map
Contact: Tel:(403) 934-3457, Fax: (403) 9346408
discontinued stock. Stephen Evens and Arlene Westen
will be jn attendance both days and refreshments will be served'
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A view inside Pike Studios Gallery in High River.
Studio S Pike Studios Gallery —High River
Hot Glass Studio Holiday Open House —Canmore
Who:
Bob and Connie Pike
Who:
Pike Studios Gallery and Studios have been making crafts professionally for Over 30 years. The gallery is filled with hand-made porcelain dinneraare. art plates. vases, Ikebana flower holders, digital art prints and metal work.
When: Friday,November26. 5pm to 8pm
Wuat to Expect:
When and Where:
Pike Studios Gallery is open most days 10-4. Call ahead if you are making a specta' trigr
Studio Location 709th Ave SE, High River
Until Oct 2 - Millarwl'e Farmers Market - Saturday
and Nicole Tremblay
Saturday & Sunday,November27 & 28. loam to 4pm
Also open every Saturday in December, loam to 4pm and by appointment anytime. What to Expect: Please join us for glass blowing, refreshments and a
show and sale of Originalhand made glasswork.
Where: The Hot Glass Studio • Unit 8 1 11 Bow Meadows Crescent Canmore, Alberta
mornings
Contact: Tel: (403) 6786564 cell (403) 678-1159
October29-30 - Arts Alive,High RiverArts Society-
Selfridge Pottery Studio Annual Winter O n House - Edmonton
October 17 - Artful Eyeful—Group Artist Sale-Elbow Park Clubhouse-8C0-34th Ave SW, Calgary Memorial Center, High River
Nov - MillarvilleXmas Sale Nov 19-20-StrathconaCommumtyHall, 277Strathcona Dr S.W.. Calgary
Nov 27-28-Pike Studios,708th Ave SE, High River Contact: 1303-10thAveSE, High River (403) 652-5255 Fax (403) 652-5911 Web: http:%'%wu.plkestudios.com
Uhlick Pottery & Tile Christmas Sale - Ardrossan Who: When:
Susan Gottselig, Monique Ceresney
Sam and Antonia Uhlick Saturday, December 4th and Sunday, December 5th
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
What to Expect: We have an excellent selection of pottery including fluted bowls, as well as fluted yunomis, various sizes
of teapots. vases, plates, pitchers, cake plates, garlic
jars, casseroles, many sizes of bowls, coffee mugs and also utensil jars We will also have decorated tiles, relief tiles, and trivets. As we had at Our Spring Sale,
Who:
Carol and Richard Selfridge
Saturdayand Sunday,November27 & 28, December4 & 5, 11 am to 5 pm. What to Expect: When:
Carol and Richard Selfridge, whose illusionist majolica, and wood fired stoneware has been
exhibited nationally and internationally in over 155 juried and invitational exhibitions in the
last 28 years, host their annual Winter Open House for two weekends at their studio gallery.
Bring a friendand view zany terracotta,
translucent porcelain and kitchen friendly
wood fired pots. Enjoy light refreshments
Where: 9844 - 88 Ave. Edmonton
Contact: Carol and Richard Selfridge (780) 439-9296 Web: www.selfridgeceramicart.ca
we wall have more 'open stock' dinner and breakfast plates, including side plates Come and see our best
selection of pottery with our newest patterns and colours. We look forward to seeing you at cur sale.
Please join us for coffee and cookies and. of course,
feel free to bring a friend.
Where: 53123 Range Rd. 214, Ardrossan
Our stud10 is easy to find. We are 10 miles east of Edmonton city limits on Hwy. 16 and 1/2 mile south
at the vehicleinspectionstation (Range Road 214) Contact: Sam and Antonia,Tel:(780) 922-5061 Web: www.uhlick.com. Email: uhlickpots@uhlick.ccm.
For directions, go to the Alberta Craft Council Craft
Below and to the right: A sampling of what you will discover inside Uhlick pottery and Tile Studio in Ardrossan.
Map or our websiteor give us a call at 922-5061.
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In the News Up Coming 7th Annual 'Twas the Night Friday, November 26th, 2004 7— 10 pm
Ticketsonly $20each On Friday,November26we welcustomersand membersto our 7th Annual'TwastheNightFundraiser. This is an excitingnight of mingling, funand culture;fromthe new live auction and the excitingTwirl-o'Twasto the distinctivecombination of horsd'oeuvres,dessertsand wine. The AlbertaCraft Councilis sup-
portedbecauseour membersand patronsbelievein highquality, uniquehandcraftedworks.They alsobelievein supporting local artisansand businesses.Joinus for our holidaycelebration,do some shopping,meetartistsand patrons, enjoyfine foodfmm restaurantssuch as Fairmount Hotel Macdonald,
Run AwaySpoonand desserts fmmtheShaw
Weare shiftingfromour traditional silentauctionto a heart-pounding, nail biting liveauction Of5 —8 high-enditemsor packages.Weare lookingforfinecraft and Other items,suchas are OkanoganVIA RailWine Tour Package,a hotel weekendor a spa/ golfpackage,etc to add a new dynamic twist.If you have a donationidea pleasecontact the ACC office, 1800.DO CRAFT.
Call For Entry All About Alberta: Land, People, History, Culture 2005marks the centennial of the
provinceof Albertaand the 25th anniversary of the Alberta Craft Council.TOhonourthese anniversaries the ACCwill be presenting fine craftexhibitions,throughout 2005,that celebratethe province, the craftcultureof Albertaand the Council. The firstOftheseshows willbe a surveyexhibitionof members' work,calledAll About Alberta — Land, People,History,Culture. MainGallery,January8 through to April 2, 2005.
In the News
budgets duringcost-cuttingperiods,and is seen as a very able minister.In 1998,she left the National Assembly to host her own television
Liza Frulla Named as New Minister Of Canadian Heritage
show "Liza" On Radio-Canada, until 2002, when
she enteredthe federalpoliticalarena.
STEP Student
Canadian Conference Of the Arts - Bulletin
Ottawa,July20th,2004- PrimeMinisterPaul Martinnamed his new Cabinet,and has placed the Departmentof CanadianHeritagein the experiencedhands of Liza Frulla,MPfor the riding of Jeanne-Le Ber (Québec),
Ms. FrullaWasMinisterOfHuman Resources and SocialDevelopment(formerlyHRDC)in the previousshort-livedCabinet.From1989-1998, she was a memberof the QuébecNational Assemblyand held the positionsOfministerOf communications,ministerof culturalaffairs, ministerOfcultureand communications,and ministerresponsiblefor La Francophonie.She was well-respectedby her fellowministersin the provincialgovernmentas havingthe ability to negotiateacrosspoliticaland culturallines- a qualitywhich will serve her well in a minority government.Ms. Frullawas instrumentalin the creationof the Conseildes arts et des lettresdu Québec (Québec Arts Council) and the develop-
ment of a culturalpolicyframework.She also managed to hold on to the culturedepartment's
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Selectionsfrom this exhibitionmay travel to Ottawa to be featured in an exhibitionat the NationalArts not. and loud, subtle, loveable Centre as part Ofthe AlbertaScene devastatingly from ranges Our land beautifulto devastated.Our history Celebrations. (For more information On this event is longand short.Our people can visit www.albertascene.ca) Our pursuits arrogant. or be affable Canbe nobleor innocent.Wecan be Deadline for entry is November 15, orthodox or creative- or both. We 2004.Pleasesend up to 10slidesor searching for our time half spend photographs Ofyour entries, along distinctivenessand the Otherhalf with your artist statement, CV, avoidingit. reviewsand Othersclaimsto fame to the Alberta Craft Council, 10186, How do you interpret 106 St, Edmonton, AB, T5J IH4. your experienceof Alberta, Clearlyidentifyeach of your slides in craft form? Orphotographsand providedetails This exhibitionwill gather creative suchas title,mediumand dimensions,creativeor materialfeatures. interpretationsof Albertain any Pleasedescribehow your work fine craftmedium- expressions Of...our landscapes,cityscapesand portrays or interpretsyour notion skyscapes... our historicalfeatures of Alberta.Mark your submission "AIIAboutAlberta"and enclosea and culturalhigh-lights...our our events self addressed stamped envelope politicalpeculiarities... for the return of your submission. and landmarks... our families, homesand communities. our personalitiesand our personality... our selves. Albertaand Albertanscan be exciting, diverse,raw,sophisticated,
Many thanks and goodluckto ShannonClarke our summerSTEPstudent.Fornine weeks this summershe organizedour new resourcecentre, cataloguedphotocds and assistedin the shop and gallery.She is leavingfor a tourOfLondon and Paris beforereturning to the U of A for her finalyear in HonoursArt History BeforeShannonleft to go back to schoolI asked her to give us an update and overviewOfthe ResourceLibrary: The ResourceLibraryis locatedin the lower galleryoffice.The libraryincludesperiodicals and newsletters,books,exhibitioncatalogues, directoriesand education/career information as well as informativereportsand manualsabout startingand runninga craft business. Among the ACC collectionOfperiodicalsare
titlessuchas Craft Report,and AmericanCraft, whichare indexedchronologicallywith issues dating as far backas 1979.Alsoincludedare current newslettersfromother craftcouncilsall
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over Canada.Periodicalsand newsletters,and booksabout craft in general are locatedon the leftside Ofthe shelf unit, while the right side is divided accordingto medium.Withineach category (clay,fibre,metal, glass,and wood)you will find periodicals,books,and exhibitioncataloguesspecificto that medium. If you are interestedin craft theoryand history, or if you want to know what is currentlygoing on in the craftcouncilsof other provinces,the ACCResourceLibraryis a great place to browsethroughold and new craft booksand newsletters.If you need some inspirationor design ideas for your craft,or informationon improvingyour business,you might find this a valuabletool.The ACCResourceLibraryis a wealthof informationfor bothpracticaluse and curiousinterest. Resourcesare cataloguedon a database, which can be accessedon the lowergallerycomputer. Pleasefeelfree to comein and checkit out. ACCStaffwillbe happy to show you how the resourcesare organizedand answer any questionsaboutwhat the ACC Resource Libraryhas to offer.
o New Craft Gallery Opens in Grande Prairie AlbertaCraftCouncilboard memberand jeweller Heather Forbeshas recentlyopeneda new fine craftand giftgalleryin Grande Prairie,AB. "Forbesand FriendsGallery"openedin mid Augustand has been receivingrave reviews fromcustomersand consignersfor its unique selectionof hand made finecraftand gift items. Abouthalf the galleryis devotedto originalfine craft made mostlyby Albertacraftartistswhile the Otherhalf is filledwith uniquetreasures. Heatherdescribesthe "unique treasures"as a "potpourriOfthingsI love".
In Kudos Congratulationsto EdmontonpotterJohn Elder who has recentlybe awardeda ceramicsresidency at the GreenfieldCeramicsResidencyin WestPalmBeachFlorida.The one-yearresidency will allowJohn to developa body Ofworkin a fullyfurnishedstudio,give him an opportunity to teachand providehim with an exhibition of his work after the residencyis complete.John is well known forhis woodand soda firedfunctionalpotteryand is excitedto seehowhis work willevolvefrom the Floridastudio.
John Chalke named as Finalist for Bronfman Award
Forbesand Friendsis a directresultOfHeather Toronto, June 30, 2004 — Canadian artists John seekingout her passionsand goingafterthem withno holds barred.The galleycametogetherin Chalke,JacquesFournier.MichaelHosaluk, GordonPeteranand MauriceSavoiehavebeen lessthana year. Heathersaidshe couldnot have done thiswithout the expertadviceand encour- named finalistsfor this year's $25,000Saidye agementof fellowACCboardmemberand friend BronfmanAward for Excellencein the Fine Crafts.The announcementwas made by The EvonneSmulderswho ownsTarraCottaDudes Galleryin BlackDiamondand the adviceand Samueland Saidye BronfmanFamily Foundationin associationwithCanada Council assistanceof the AlbertaCraftCouncil. for the Arts and CanadianMuseumof Forbesand Friendsis locatedright on Main Civilization,partners in the Award. Streetin Grande Prairieand is sure to add a bit morecharmto GrandePrairie'sactivecultural The Saidye BronfmanAward is one of the largest community. individualvisualarts prizes in Canada. [n addition to the cash prize, worksby the AwardrecipNew Studio FurnitureGallery ient are acquiredby the CanadianMuseumof Civilizationfor its permanentcollection,the to Open in Edmonton largestpubliccontemporarycraft collectionin A littleover a year ago AlexPatersonwas look- Canada, with over 2,000worksby artistsfrom ing forsomethingto do after sellinghis heating across the country. business.Openinga studio furnituregallerywas The Saidye BronfmanAwardrecipientwill be probablyfarthestfromhis mind. His business announcedat an award ceremonyat the partner Ofmany years presentedhim withan CanadianMuseumof Civilizationon Thursday, to buy him out that "'was just too good to offer October14,2004.An exhibitionpresenting turn down". So after 28years of workingin the works by this year's recipientwillbe on display heatingand ductworktrade, he foundhimself at the CanadianMuseumof Civilizationfrom out of a jobwithnothingto do. Tooyoung to October14,2004throughAugust 14,2005.The retireand eager for a new challenge he sought the adviceof his wife.She encouragedhim to do Awardrecipientwill alsobe featuredin a 30-secsomethinghe had always loveddoing—working Ond"Artspot"profile,createdby the Canadian BroadcastingCorporation(CBC)and presented with wood. on the nationaltelevisionnetwork. In the fallof 2003Alexenrolledin the furniture designprogramat NAITWhiletherehe identi- Message Board Online Now! fieda need fora furnituregalleryto displayand The AlbertaCraft Council's message board is sell hand craftedstudio furnitureand tookup backonline!Wehave a generalboard that can be the challenge. used to ask questions,offeradvice,promotestuWoodworksGallery(the working name) is tendio salesand tours,etc. Wealsohave the ability tativelyscheduledto open in Februaryor March to developtopicalboardsfor publicand private 2005on 124St in Edmonton.His 3200sq ft use. Message boards are a great way to get to buildinghas a 1650Sqft frontagethat willbe know otherswith similarinterests.Start using usedto displayand sellstudiofurnitureand the message board today at householdaccessories.WoodworksGallerywill wvvw.albertacraft.ab.ca providea uniqueopportunityforclientsto purchase originalhand craftedfunritute,designed and built in a studioor smallshop environment, rather than a large factory.In this situationthe Clientmay also have the opportunityto workon the designalongwith the craftspersonto create trullyoriginalfurniture.
the News Ward Collection Sale Great Success On June 17, 2004the AlbertaCraft Council host-
ed the "WardCollection- Sale and Live Auction".Withthe graciousassistanceof Alberta'sMinisterof CommunityDevelopment, the honourable Gene Zwozdesky, as our guest auctioneerand awardwinningceramicartist JohnChalkeas guest artist, more than 100vintage and historicpots, made or collectedby Jean and HenryWardwere sold. Peterand John Wardhad donated the entire collectionto the ACC, for revsaleas a fundraising project.The followingis correspondencebetweenPeter Ward and ACC ExecutiveDirector,TomMcFall: Hi Peter Wehad a Verysuccessful"WardSale"last Thursday.Theaccountinghas beendone, and I want to tell you the good news. Wegrossedjust over$5,500from the sale of
you parents' work and collection. We had
Gene Zwozdesky,Minister OfCommunity
Development, as guest auctioneer and
John Chalkeas "hostartist",
Truthfully,weare surprisedand delighted with the sale... So,wehavefinally completed a processwhich you and I startedyears ago. I
hope you think the long wait is worth the result.
I do!Wecouldhavesoldthe collectionless
formally (and more easily), but our summer student's (JennaStanton) research last year,
our contactwithBritishand other experts, somethoroughpromotion,and the John and Gene stage show, made a big difference.
Indeed,individualpiecessoldfor morethan
the entirecollection mighthavegarnered througha garagesale! Thanks again for your generosity - and patience.Weshould all be very pleased. And I hope your exile to Italy hasn't
becometooonerous...are you stillthere? Tom
Hi Tom,
I can't tell you how pleased I am with the
outcomeof the sale.I'vejust spokento Johnand he'sjust as happy as I am. In fact, I'm 'thrilled' (nota wordI useoften)that it wassucha success,and I knowthat Mom& Dad uvuld approveof the result. Not only were they
interestedin pottingbut alsothey were community-mindedpeople,who wantedto supportthe kind of workthat the ACCdoesto lift the culturallevelof the cityand the
province.Thanks to youfor your imagination and commitment.Yes,the processhas beenslow,
and I haveto admitthat I've had theoccasional doubtover the past coupleof years. But the
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matchthis sumwithsomething fromtheFeds. That wouldbe the icingon the cake. Peter
Career Self Management in the Cultural Sector:What Next? Reportpreparedby LucieGilchrist,behalf Ofthe OCCand CCF/FCMA, June 22, 2001
Market Studies Online to Assist Canadian Craft Artists
resultsfar exceedmy expectationsand more than justifiesthe wait.I hopeyou're ableto
The CanadianCraft Federationhas published
• CODACraft Conference & Survey Report by Dana Boyle,BusinessDevelopment Officer- ConsumerProducts& Cultural Industries Canadian Consulate General, 2001
manyreportson theirweb site that Willassist
craft artists and cultural workers. The reports
can be found at: www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca/ html/ advocate_ccf.html
Hi TOm,
Just a quicknote to thank youfor the newsletters... whicharrivedtoday... We'veheardfrom relatives who attended the evening and they reporta verypleasanttime.Theyalsobought several pieces,which of courseWasthe point. So there'sgeneralcontentmentall round.
• Canadian Crafts:Study of the French Market Study prepared by CAP EXPORT, October2001
Theyinclude: Craft Trade Action Plan by TomMcFall, Anne Manuel, Louise Chapados, Rosalyn
Morrison,and SusanGreene,October2003 Profileand DevelopmentStrategyfor Craft in Canada by BertPereboom,Peartree SolutionsInc., October2003
Thanks so much for all you've done to make
this event sucha great success.And if you're ever in Vancouver, please give me a call.
The 2003SaskatchewanCraft and Visual Artists Surveyis another report that will be Of use to many people with an interestin craft.It is Publishedby the SaskatchewanCraft Council alongwith CARFAC,DepartmentOfIndustry & Resourcesand Department OfCulture, Youth & Recreation.Youcan find this report at: http://members.shaw.ca/saskcraftcouncil/
MarketingGuide for ContemporatyFine Craft in the United States,spring2003 Study of the CraftsSectorin Canada by Bert
Another lunch seems in Order.
My verybest, Peter
Pereboom, Peartree Solutions Inc.,May 2001
CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
For the Winter 2005 issue is November 25, 2004 call 1-800-00 CRAFT or (780) 488-6611; fax (780) 488-8855; e-mail: acc@albertacraftabca
3rd World Ceramic Biennale 2005 Korea
Crafters—A Unique Opportunity
Ceramic artists from around the world are invited to take part in
: Need an outlet to market your crafts? Then consider joining a
Intemational Competition. This grand-scale international event participated by the world's finest ceramic artists focuses on defining new values and creative direction for 21st century ceramics. This Intemational Competition. one of the main events
• For more information contact Craftman's Cove Millwoods Town Centre (780) 454 2656
the 3rd World Ceramic Biennale 2005 Korea (CEBIKO)
• 20 year old established craft business by becoming a member.
TheAlberta Craft Councilis open to submissions of opportunities Calyx Distinctive Arts for craftspeople, fromany craft organization in the province, exhibitions and sales twice annually in space permitting, Ifyou are interested in promotmg a special • of the World Ceramic Biennale, will be held from Apnl 23 to June . Calyx hosts an art
Calgary. AB. The four founding members of Calyx, exhibit and event activity, gallery, show. or employment opportunity, please • 19.2005 in which ceramic artists from across the globe will com: sell theur work and welcome other qualified artists to participate call the ACC office. The ACC makes every effort to ensure the pete In categories of •Ceramics for Use" and •Ceramics as If you are an artist with aspirations to sell your work in a high reliability of all the programs and serviceslisted below, however Expres s i on. • Al l cera mi c a rti s ts a re el i gi bl e to pa rti ci pa te a nd the : quallW, juried event with likeminded peers contact us at we will accept no liability for any loss or damage as a result of judgi ng pa nel wi l l compri s e venera ted cera mi cs experts from • (403) 949-2961 or calyxart@shaw.ca for more information. doing business with any of the advertisers contained heretm visit http•]/wocef.com/ • each continent For information Also, visit our website at wwwcalyxartcom.
Notice to All ACC Members
Alberta Craft Council Members are entitled to free classified ads.
up to 50 words one per Issue. space permitting. Sell your work. promote your studio, place want ads. etc in your Alberta Craft Maganne. Simply email or fax your ad to the attention of Jeff Collins and make a note of what issue you want it to appear in.
Contact Jeff Collinsat (780) 4886611 ext 225, toll free in AB at '800-362-7238. fax (780) 488-8855 or email jeffaalbertaaaft.abca
CALLS FOR ARTISTS [ink for up and hit the EVENTS Check out to date and expanded listings for calls for artists.
Call to Alberta Artists
2004 Art Market - Art & Craft Sale —Calgary
Are you seeking a select outlet for your finely crafted glass, . ceramics jewell", weaving or quilting? The Southern Alberta Calgary, AB Apply early! Processing started April 1, 2004. invitation to Applications at wuwartmarketonline.com.Visit the web site for • Art Gallery, located in Lethbridge, AB extends an base : an Internet Marketing Opportunity Call toll free: 1•877-929-9933 : artists and crafts persons to build an appreciative client
or 1-250-672-2411 Marlene Loney Art MarketProductions Inc.
PO. Box 190, Barriere BC. VOE IE0 Fax: 1-250-672-9517 Email: info@artmarketonlinecom
The Distill Cup —Toronto
Open to day and glass works investigating the cup form —functi ona l a nd conceptua l . The a ppl i ca ti on dea dl i ne i s Ma y 1, 2005
with the preliminary selection juried from slides (entry fee is $20 - up to 4 entries), The exhibition runs June 16 - June 26, 2005 an opening reception on the 16th, Cash prizes for 'Best in
Show" and 'Peoples Choice' awards. For more information and an entry form visit their website ac wwwdistillgallery.com.Distill
The Lions Eye Bank. the Hope Program and the Eyewitness Group have created an •Angel Tree" to recognise the selfless generosity of those Albertans who have donated thew organs and or tissue to help save the lives of others The Angel Tree.
Gallery, 55 Mill Building *56, Toronto, on, MSA 3C4 Tel: 4163040033 email: info@disullgallery.com
membersof a donor in remembranceof thewgift We are cur-
Exclusive to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Calling all artists, crafters. craft suppliers and retailers • Let us create, host,
located in the Devonian Gardens in Calgary's TO Square. is adorned with small angels that have been placed by family
rently in search of an artist to design and create a tree topper for this Angel Tree. Prizes include first S500, second $200, & third
S 100. All other entnes will be auctioned off at a special event with the proceeds going to the maintenance of the donor garden and Angel Tree All participating artists will be invited to this
www.prairiecraftshow.com
and maintain your website. your own online brochure' Link exchanges are welcome Share information on craft
organizations, events and projects Tel: (306) 978•1388 mail@prairiecraftshow.com
event to showcase their entries Deadline for entry November
15th, 2004 For more information contact the bons Eye Bank at
or the Hope program at 403-9448700
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Southern Alberta Art Gallery Gift Shop
November 18 - 21, 2004 18th annual, juried, 210 artisans, high
quality event in the Telus Convention Centre (City Centre)
MAGAZINE • FAIL zooa
for one-of-a-kind pieces. We currently carry the work of 40
• Alberta and Canadian artisans and proudly feature that of several Alberta Craft Council members. Contact Sue Black. : Vlsltor Services Manager, Southern Alberta Art Gallery,
• 601-3 Avesouth
:
OH4
sblackasagg.ca
Opportunity for show in Calgary 2004 & Ongoing at Centennial Gallery
Suite 133 One Palliser Square, 125 - 9th Avenue SE, Calgary,
Alberta T2G OP6, Fees: $200 for 1 month & $125 for 2 weeks, : Must provide own packaging & hanging, etc.. JURIED Call • Thelma Likushi for more information at (403) 266-6783
CRAFT SHOWS AND FAIRS Octoberand Novemberare the busiest time Ofthe year for craft
shows and fairs. The Alberta Craft Council web site lists more
than 100 craftshows and fairs in Alberta and elsewhere. www.albertacraft.ab.ca.Hit the EVENTS link and search the
directory for details on each show,
Calendar
(8 EDUCATION Does your group offer classes or instruction that •vouldbe of interest to Alberta Craft Council members? Fax us your
information at 180-488-8855 or email at acc@albertacraftabca will be sure to include it in our calendar section. and
City Arts Centre —Edmonton
Tie City Arts Centre in Edmonton offers many courses in art.
craft, dance. theatre and active Irong throughout the fall and
winter. Some of the craft courses include. paper marbling wire jewellery%ceramics quilting, silversmithing. stained glass and more. For a complete catalogue of all classes offered contact the
City Arts Centre in Edmonton at (780) 496-6955
Advanced Woodworking
and Furniture Design —NAIT, Edmonton
The Advanced Woodworking and Furniture Design Program
engages students in the exploration of their creativity while developing advanced woodworking skills Program runs from more Information November l. 2004 through July 30.2005. Visit wwwnaitabca/wood Phone: (780) 491-3184
Edmonton Weavers' Guild Classes and Workshops
Classes in beginner and intermediate weaving and beginner spinning. Workshops in weaving, spinning. basketry. felting, dyeing. Registration is open to anyone but spaces are limited. For
more information or to register,contact Sonja Myroon at (780) 452-1152 or omyroon@telusplanetnet
Workshops in Tuscany
Vetrate Artistlche Toscane will hold intensive summer workshops
in glass fusing, basic mosaic. painting on glass 1 and painting on
glass 2. The workshops will take place in the very centre of Siena (Tuscany) and will be conducted in English. For details visit w%w.glassisland.com/education
New Courses, Drop-in Art Classes & Special Workshops. Harcourt House
For the last fifteen years Harcourt House has been providing the
community with a wide range of art classes and workshops
Sculpting the figure in clay, figure drawng, paint'ng the figure drawing the self portrait & explonng portraiture. sculpting the figure in relief, sculpture - slab forms in clay. patinas for sculp-
ture sculpting organic day pots, alternative Polaroid techniques. egg tempera workshop plus many Others For more information
please contact: Harcourt House Office at (780) 426-4180 10215 harcourthouse.abca 112 Street. Edmonton
Arts & Cultural Management program Online
Grant MacEwan Community College in Edmonton is offering
their Arts and Cultural Management program online. They now
have 5 courses available Via the web with plans to have the
remaining courses available September 2004. For info contact
Alana Broomfield (780) 4974408. ema i l : broomftel da @ma cewa n.ca
Preserving your family treasures
Edmonton is celebrating its 100th Birthday! Do you have any heirlooms you'd like to pass along to the next generation? If so, these seminars Will help extend the life of your treasures.
Preserving your family textiles Mon.. Oct. 18. 7 - 9 pm Fee: S21 Location: Fort Edmonton Park I Preserving your family photos
Mon., Oct. 25.7 • 9 pm Fee: $21 Locauon: City of Edmonton Archives I Preserving your family papers Mon.. Nov. 1.7 - 9 pm Fee: 521 Location: City of Edmonton Archives To register call
496-2925, weekdays9 4 pm or weekends1 -4 pm Or register online at eReg.edmonton.ca.
EXHIBITIONS and EVENTS Electrum Design Studio —Edmonton
Visit Edmonton jewelers Wayne Mackenzie and Janet Stein at Electrum Design studio and while you are there you can take in
the great art exhibitions Wayne assembles 12419 - stony Plain Rd. Edmonton, 432-1402,
Calyx Distinctive Arts - Calgary
Calyx Distinctive Arts presents an Exhibition and Sale of original arü'orks on Saturday October 23 and Sunday October 24, 2004, from 10 am - 4 pm. at the Crescent Heights Commumty Centre. 1101 - 2nd St NW Calgary. Free Admission. Free Parking. Free
Draw Artists
be In attendance to discuss artworks and tech-
niques in pamting. photography. sculpture jewellem metalwork. woodwork, ceramics glass fibre and more Different artists Will be participating each day. so please attend both days! For more
informationpleasecall (403) 949-2961 or visit our websiteat
September 15 each year. Art acquisition through slide
submission deadlines: April 1 for new artists to the collection. October 1 for all artists
Web http:/tvmwcd.gov.abca[all_about_us/commissions/arts/ 901 Standard Life Centre. 10405 Jasper Avenue. Edmonton, AB
T5J 4R7 Reception:(780) 4278968 Fax: (780) 4229132
Award Opportunity For Ukrainian Visual and lor Folk Art in the field of Ukrainian Visual and/or Folk Art This award, spon-
The Croft Gallery —Calgary
Artist recepton exhibitions at the Croft Gallery in Calgary on the
third Thursday of each month. Shows run for one month. with
For more information on
upcoming exhibitions contact the Croft Gallery 2105-4th St SW
CalgaryAB phone: (403)-245-1212 email:info@croftgallerycom
Glenbow Museum —Calgary
Rodin: A Magnificent Obsession. Sculpture from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation. October 30 to January 30. Rodin is considered by many to be the most important sculptor of the 19th century This exhtbltion will feature many Of Auguste Roding most famous works Including •The KISS' and •The Thinker•. 130 - 9th Avenue S E.. Calgary, Alberta Canada
T2G
Project Grants for Individuals: Deadlines February 15 and
The tJkraiman Resource and Development Centre (URDC) at Grant MacEwan College —Edmonton. is offering a 5500 award
wow calyxartcom
wine and food to accompany the art
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
sored by the Alberta Council for Ukrainian Arts (ACUA), is made available to an individual or group for fostering a greater awareness of Ukrainian an In Alberta by means of an exhibit. tour, fesrival, educational program or special project. The application
deadline November 30, 2004 For further information contact URDC at Grant MacEwan College. P.O. Box 1796, Edmonton, AB TSP 2P7, or phone to (780) 4974374 fax (780) 497-4377.
The Center for Book Arts
Sally R Bishop Artist's Residency, A six-week summer residency
to produce a limited edition book in the Center's studios In New York. Contact The Center for Book Arts 28 West 27 St. New York.
NY 10001, w%wcenterforbookarts.org
Tee (403) 268-4100
Intemational Career Development Grant
Art and cultural Industries Promotton Division, Department Of Foreign Affairs: Airfare accommodations, and per diem grant to
Edmonton Art Gallery —Edmonton
Protean Picasso October 30 to January 16. This exhibition will feature 75 works on paper by the famous Spamsh artist Pablo
help upcoming artists launch international careers and develop market potential by exhibiting in a foreign commercial gallery.
Picassc Organized and toured by the National Gallery of Canada. 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square. Edmonton. Alberta,
Amount up to 53,500. Info: Department of Foreign Affairs Ottawa, toll free 1-888-757-7752 or email: wes.pepin@dfaitmaea.gcca Web: vmwdfait-maeci gc.ca/arts
T5J 2C1. Tel: (780) 422.6223
provincial Museum Of Alberta —Edmonton
Big Things 3. May 8, 2004 to April 30.2005. This year. the North Edmonton Sculpture Workshop (NESW) presents its third annual exhibition on the Museum's beautiful grounds. Big Things 3 fea-
tures large-scale sculptures by Internationally established and
emerging sculptors from Edmonton. With this continuing senes,
Canadian Heritage Funding for Arts and Cultural Exporters
A new 3-year pilot program called Trade Routes provides funding for export preparedness and international market development Info. Margaret Skok. Director. Trade & Investment Development.
the NESW s eeks to i ncrea s e publ i c a wa renes s a nd a ppreci a ti on
(819) 953-5316.
Quilted Expressions 2004
Assists talented aboriginal artists With financial aid for education
of local contemporary sculpture. while boosting the Vitality of the local art community. General Informaoon: (780) 453-9100
Canadian Native Arts Foundation
Expenence the Beauty of Quilts - Edmonton & District Quilters'
Guild - Quilt ShowtSeptember18th September19th 10:00 a.m. to 800
trfindex_e. cfm
a.m. to 4:00 pm. at Fort EdmontonPark.
Edrnonton. AB
and training in the arts Including crafts Contact Canadian Native Arts Foundation, 70 Yorkvllle Ave. Suite 33A Toronto ON,
M6R 189 Phone:(416) 9260775
Sheila Huge Mackay Foundation
ArtsHab Studio Gallery - Edmonton
The residents have turned the hallways into a studio gallery and are open every Thursday evemng from 5 —8 pm. Buy directly
The spirit of the grant is to provide seed money to as many usual artists and crafts people In Canada as poss'ble The annual deadline IS June 1. Conslderatlon Will be given to each proposal on Its own ment of project. scope and budget Grants not to
(780) 439-9532 or Tim RechnerO (780) 423-2966
Phone:(506) 847-5322 Far (506) 849 1881
GRANTS/AWARDS
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada — Study Craft Overseas
ArtsHab is a unque live}work housing unit for Edmonton artists. from the artists involved. get a peek into the studios come out and share some fun. For more information contact Jeff Collins @
Visit the Alberta Craft Council web site for a complete hsfrng of grants awards and scholarships available to Alberta craft arosts,
b%w.albertacraftab.ca. Follow the Info hnk and then hit on Grants and Awar&
Mackay Deck,3107 Rothesay Rd. R0thesay. NE. QE 5V3
The AUCC awards overseas scholarships to Canadian citizens for undergraduate or postgraduate studies Including crafts Send 20 slides of 20 ong•nal works Contact AUCC, Awards Division. 151
Slaterstreet.OttawmON KIP 5N1. Phone (613)563-1236
The Commonwealth Arts & Crafts Awards
Canada Council
Travel Grants Applicants may apply for Travel Grants at any time.
once per fiscal year (1 Apnl to 31 March). The Canada Council
must. however, recewe these applications at least one month before applicants' date of departure. Other grants are available
exceed 5500.00. For a complete application form contact: Sheila
Opportunities for ten art'sts and craftspeople to explore their
skills in an internationalcontext This award helpswinnerstravel to another Commonwealth countw to work with Otherartists Visit: wwwcommonwealthfoundauon_com
for details
including fine Craft. research/producuon/professionaldevelop, ment Deadline for Fine Craft Grants is march 1, 2005 For details ext. 5269 or Visit wwwcanadacall toll-free at counci l .ca
www.gallery&valk.com/electrurn
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The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre —
Art Holdings —Minneapolis,
Deadline is ongoing. Openings for recent graduates in hot glass metal, ceramics and textiles. Contact: The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronn ON, Tel: (416) 973-4963. rmegan@harbourfront.on.ca or
buyers/collectors other art consultants, retailers and individual They have been in busifor residential and commercial settings. identify ness for 20 years and employ 16 art consultants to new Canadian finding in interested in Art Holdings needs client's
Artist In Residence Program
mvw.harbourfronton.ca
.
. .
sourcing services to corporations,
Boulevard, artists Contact Leslie palmer-Ross at 6210 Wayzata
: Minneapolis MN 55416Tel: (763)567-2205
More Grant Opportunities
Visit the Alberta Craft Council web site for more information on grant programs available.
abca./pageshnfo/grantshndex.htm
OPPORTUNITIES
; e-mail: Ipr@artholdingscom web: wwwartholdings.com
CHIN web site
Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) web site has
needs .The been modi fi ed to ma ke i t more res pons i ve to us ers
site offers an incrediblevariety of information easily accessed
through new menu listings. In addition to the new menus are
ART CENTRAL - cafe, Studios & Galleries in the heart Of downtown Calgary.
Exceptionalopportunitiesfor artists in theirown studioor
studio/retail environment. Studios from under 5500. Monthly all-inclusive. Leasing for September 2004,
Call Rob Mabee
:
Provides art consulting and art
MN
or rob@artcentral.ca
Northern Alberta Wood Carvers Association
NAWCS meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. September —June Westmount Junior High School, Room #1. 11125— 131 Street, Edmonton. For club information call
Dave Eisenbeis(780) 467U93 or Jack Wallace(780) 462079. http•J/home.ecn.abca/-nawca
pos ti ngs conference a nd tra i ni ng l i s ti ngs a nd di rect l i nks to
funding sources publications government departments and heritage organizations Visit www.chin.gcca
The Art Society of Strathcona County
is seeking artists to hold evening and one & two day workshops. All mediums welcome. Submit complete workshop information
• (including mediums fees, etc, and an artist bio to Karen Arnett.
: do ASSC WorkshopCoordinator,57 MissionSt Shemood Park, AB T8A OV6or E-mail:ktamett@telusplanetnet
Department of Foreign Affairs
The Departmentof Foreign Affairs and InternationalTrade Arts and Cultural Industries Division works hard to promote and
assist Canadian artists including craft artists, in foreign markets.
Call for Residency Position
: Informationon market reports, financial assistance. international The Canadian Craft Federation along with A.I.R, Vallauris. France are offering 2, two month residency positions for Canadian crafts people to work in Vallauris, France. Artists using different mediums (sculptors, ceramists, filmmakers, painters, photographers) will benefit from an equipped studio, furnished apartment and
a galley wherethey will exhlblttheirwork Applicationsmust be submitted to A.I.R. Vallauris, France by October 31, 2004. Application and details are available at wpww.air•allauris.org and the CCF site at www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca
craft
art events and more is available on their web site. Vrsit www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/arts
Canadian Craft Federation Web Site
The Canadian Craft Federation works hard to advocate fine craft
Sector in Canada, Career Self Management in the Culture Sector What Next?, CODA Craft Conference & Survey, Canadian Crafts:
Study of the French Market Study. Go directly to these reports at wm.canadiancraftsfederation.ca/html/advocate_ccf.html or you can also start from the CCF home page at wym.canadiancrafts. federa ti on.ca
Building Successful Careers in Arts and Culture
: The Cultural Human ResourcesCouncil has releaseda career
• self-management guide for artists and cultural workers. Artists and cultural workers developed the Art of Managing Your Career Guide to provide pertinent and practical information to better
manage artistic careers The guide is available for $20 per copy • plus shipping and handling charges E-mail: info@culturalhrc.ca
. Marketing Guide for Contemporary Fine Craft
in the United States
This definitive source of information, for craft artists interested in
. entering US markets or expanding their US exposure, features 30 pages of current advice on dealing with American markets. and profiles of about 140 American craft galleries that are interested in carrying Canadian work. This guide is available to Canadians
only. Receive your hardbound copy by calling Ottawa at 1-800: 267-8376 and select "Publications" from the phone menu.
The Metalphoric Association
of MetalArtists - Calgary, AB
The Metalphonc Association of Metal Artists has brought togeth. • er a group of artists, ranging from fashion designers, jewellers to sculptors, all working with traditional and contemporary metal working techniques Interests outside Of jewellery making have
lead the artists down different career paths within the semi-pre• cious and precious metaK as mentioned before, fashion design.
ers,jewellersand Contact Karen Bahr "the Rocklady" : at (403) 568-0928 home/studiofor more information.
• and present opportunities for people in the craft industry to take
advantage Of. Market Reports on their web site include the profile and Development study, Marketing Guide for
Contemporaryfine Craft in the UnitedStates,StudyOfthe Craft
CALL FOR ENTRY 18th ANNUAL
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Downtown Edmonton June 24 - July 6, 2005
NOVEMBER 18 - 21, 2004
Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta 210 High Quality Artisans ART MARKET
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exceptiona & in
call to enter The Works Art Market to find out more about vending opportunities
call now 780.426.2122ext.225 www.theworks.ab.ca
Risky Business? id you know that there is now a program of business insurance tailored for the Canadian Craft Industry? YOU TOLD US YOU NEEDED: • a custom program with broad coverage
• including exhibitions across Canada and the USA
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WE DID IT! For complete details, contact Kim Libenstein, Program Co-ordinator and Account Executive Nacora Insurance Brokers Ltd., 1075 Bay St., Suite 404, Toronto, Ontario N'15S2B I
Tel: 1-877-922-0030, ext. 222 Fax: (416) 922-8400 E-mail: kim.libenstein@nacora.com Alberta Craft Council Members save $25.00.
• liability coverage in the studio for craft instructors • and greatly reduced program rates
s! ART GLASS STUDIO 10050-81Ave Edmonton, AB T6E IW8
Phone: 1-780-989-3114, Toll Free: 1-866-989-3114. Email: info@artglassstudio.ca. Web: www.artglassstudio.ca
WE OFFER
Classes In:
Fusing • Slumping • Stained Glass • Beadmaking • Stepping Stones • Mosaics
ClassesFor:
Adults • Children
Customized Workshops for:
Parties • School • Organization • Individuals
Why have a risky business? PortableDISPLAY SOLUTIONS
RISERS, RACKS, & TABLES for: Pottery
Crafts Jewelry Candles
threesizes
Giftware
Photos at: www.dlsplaystands.com
All Great Hold-Ups Pack Flat
Rental Time: Studio • Kiln
we sell:
Glass • Tools • Equipment • Books • Paints For
Fusing • Beadmaking • Stained Glass We Do: Custom Work • Repairs
Giftware:
Retail • Wholesale
Great Hold-Ups Inc.
Edmonton, AB T5J 3K6
Email: ghu@displaystands.com Phone: (780) 493-8138
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New Members
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Articulation, Calgary,
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Are you a Craft Producer?
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Wendy Rao, Edmonton,fibre
Deborah SchamuhnKirk,
What products do you make?
O Paper
Wall hangings Baskets
Quilts Ornaments
C] Clothing
One of a kind
Production pieces
Membership Individual
Senior (60+) Student (with proof of registration) Group (institution,organization, guild, retailer or family) Link my web site to the ACC web site
Kufeld, Wildwood, Clay
Pamela Marriott,
Edmonton,Fibre
Edmonton, AB T5J 1H4
Edmonton,Fibre Bob McRae, Calgary, Metal, Photography & Wood
Calgary, Paper
Janet Cameron, Calgary,Fibre Willie Campbell, Calgary,Clay
Susan Penrose,
Other
Canmore, Metal
St. Albert, Glass & Mixed
Noortje Vanderelst,
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$45
$90
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$25
$50
Edmonton,Paper Carolyn Patterson, Calgary
Angelika Werth, Nelson, BC, Fibre
Myrna Campbell, Okotoks,Clay John Chalke & Barbara Tipton, Calgary, Clay Jean Connor, Edmonton,Fibre
Peter Crawford,
Guelph, ON, Wood
Nancy Crites, Calgary,
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Edmonton, Metal
Annick Geoffroy,
Cochrane, Copper Enamel
Susan Gottselig, Canmore, Glass
Janny Greidanus, Calgary,Clay Song-Hee Han & Joo-Won Lee,
10186-106 street, Edmonton,AB T5J IH4 Phone 1-800-DO CRAFT (AB only), (780) 488-6611 Fax (780) 488-8855
Medicine Hat, Clay Darren James Petersen, Red Deer, Glass Toula Prins, Gibbons,Clay Robert Rippon, St. Albert,Clay Henry Schlosser, Calgary,Wood Nancy-Ruth Sissons, Medicine Hat, Fibre
Linda Sloan, Edmonton
Fibre & Mixed Media
Lundy Dale, Edmonton,Mosaic Deborah Dancik, Edmonton Horst Doll, SherwoodPark,Clay Jim Etzkorn, Calgary,Clay Ralph Fedorak,
Andreas Friderichsen,
I would like to volunteer my services, please contact me.
10186-106 Street
Teresa McKinnon,
Terry & Linda Unger,
Volunteering
Alberta Craft Council
Swan Hills, Fibre
Melody Nayler-KeIIer,
Michelle Breault,
DeborahTilley, Edmonton,Fibre Joe Bye, Rossland, BC, Wood
Signature
Return Address:
Brenda Malkinson,
Tableware Weaving Sculpture
$85
Mail to:
Edmonton,fibre & Paper Edmonton,Glass
Chris Beck, Edmonton,Wood Fernande Beland,
Fort McMurray,Wood
Please make cheques payable to the Alberta Craft Council. Outside Canada add $5 for magazine postage.
Sandra Macdonald,
Terry O'Connor,
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Everett Keogh, Irricana,Metal Alan Knowles, Beaumont,Clay Ana Levin, Edmonton, Glass
Susan Burwash, Edmonton,Glass & Metal
2 year
Payment enclosed Please bill my O Visa
Fern Jordan, Stony Plain, Glass
Winnipeg, MB, Clay
1 year
Payment
Karin Jackson, Edmonton,Fibre Ian Johnston & Stephanie Fischer, Nelson, BC, Clay
Edmonton,Wood Deb Schrader, Hamilton, ON, Clay
C] Furniture
Jewellery
D Wood turnings
Rae Hunter,
Two Wolves Trading Company Edmonton, Clay Blaine Blinston, Retailer Inc.,Canmore, Edmonton, Metal Silver CynthiaPeterson, Debbie Bouwmeester-Fasek, Edmonton,Wood
Metal
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Tofield, Mixed Media
Guild, Edmonton,fibre
VictoriaMoshmsky-Helm, Metal Edmonton,
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Glass
Edmonton & District Quilters
Edmonton,Clay
Calgary, Fibre & Mixed
What medium(s) do you primarily use? Clay
Edmonton,Glass
Association, Edmonton,fibre
Verna Allison, Delburne,Clay Eileen Dotzler, Mindy Andrews, Calgary,Clay FortAssiniboine,Wood Blain Askew, Sonia Jevne, Edmonton Rita Marcotte, Edmonton,Glass Grande Prairie,Wood Heather Matwe, Calgary,Metal Robert Barclay, Jamie McDonald Gray, Calgary, Spruce Grove, Clay Arlee Barr, Edmonton,Fibre Glass & Metal Christian Barr & Enzien Paulette Michayluk,
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Renewing Membership Jeff Holmwood,
Focus on Fibre Art
fibre & Mixed
Maria (Zahra) Bathaie,
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MEMBERS
Calgary, Clay & Paper Myrna Harris, Landis,Fibre George F. Heagle, Edmonton,Wood Martha Henry, Calgary, Glass
Robert Holland,
Sherwood Park, Wood
Evonne M. Smulders, Black Diamond, Clay
Clay Jim Speers, Edmonton, Jenna Stanton, Red Water, Clay & Glass
Janet Stein, Edmonton,Metal Margaret Sundstrom,
Calgary, Clay Carole Thorpe, Calgary Nicole Tremblay, Calgary,Glass Tracy Tremblay, Edmonton,Mixed Media Marjene Turnbull, Onoway,Clay Sam Uhlick, Ardrossan,Clay
Allan Waidman, Spruce Grove, Stone Jean Weller, Sidney,fibre Norma Westcott, Calgary,Fibre Ilonka Wormsbecker, Edmonton,pressed Flowers Oveva Design Studio, Edmonton,Acrylic
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