CRAFT
NEWSLETTER MAY 1984 ALBERTA ARTISTS REGISTRY During the summer of 1984, Kathy Zimon, Fine Arts Librarian at the University of Calgary, will be compiling a registry of A Iberta artists. Artists working in paint ing, printmaking, sculpture,
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
photography, ceramics and other applied
I would like to bring to the attention of fellow craftspeople and anyone else who is self employed that they have a by the Workers T to coverage Compensation Board in the case Of work
performance,who have exhibitedat public
per year than the price of an average
arts, mixed media, film, v idea and
and commercial galleries, will bo considered for inclusion in the registry. Those interested should send their name, birth date, home and work address, occupation, gallery aff iliac ion, education and/or studies, medium/ style/ subj ects, memberships and awa rds, collections where works are located, record and a exhibition a selective selective bibliography to:
Ms.KathyZimon
DriveN.W. 3519Underhill
has
initiated a Slide Registry for Alberta
crafts
in 1983. The registry
injuries. It is called related
"Opt ional Protection n and costs less
dinner for two with a good wine. Not only will such protection replace lost income in the case of injury, but will also provide treatment and therapy. I urge you to call or write your nearest WCB office for information. The amount of your premium will depend on how much monthly coverage you want, up to
S2,ISO. Even if you think your work is not dangerous,WCB will cover you if you are injured in a car accident on the way
to bank your hard—earned money, or
whenever you are engaged in income—
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4E9
PLEASENOTE:Alberta Crafts Council
right
described
abovedoesnot call for slides. to ACCrs submitted previously Infor•mation
earning activities such as delivering crafts, picking up supplies, etc. Find
out for yourself soon! (With thanks fortheinformation from
Bente Rehm, Cordova Bay Road, Victoria,
Slide Registry will be offered for inclusion in the Alberta Artists Registry.
ts If you would like to participate in ACC pleasephoneor writeand SlideRegistry, we111 sendregistration to you.
—EXPO 86 Festival Life Folk
from forcraftspeople We are looking n a Folk across Canada to participate L
Life Festivalin Vancouverat Expo '86.
Our specific interest is with tradit— ional work — quilting, spinning, weav— Ing, basketry, rug hooking, wood carv— Ing, wood working, whittling, musical instrument making, furniture making, and other domestic /work skills . Funds In— and facilities vill be provided to Vancouver dividuals and groups to come to €to demonstrate their skills. At this with point we would like to make contact interested about Information and gather
We canbe andindividuals. groups reached at: Vancouver Folk Music Fest— B.C. ival, 3271 Main St., Vancouver,
V5V 3M6.
B.C.)
PROJECTOUTREACH
What is Outreach? Just what it says — reaching out to shake your hand and ask
how you1re doing. Weld like to meet and talk with you and your crafts organization and hear about your plans and projects. Looking for a guest speaker for your next meeting? Someoneto comeand explain what the Alberta
Crafts
Wet re available!
251 —2437 to arrange
Council
Cali
the
is all
Sarabeth
time
about?
Carnat
and place.
DID YOU HEAR Katherine Dickerson on CBC MORNINGSIDE on Hay 4th? She was invited to talk on Peter Gzowskits inimitable radio program, along with
at
representatives Of Sheridan College, about craft education and apprentice— ships.
NEWS
ALBERTA CRAFTS COUNCIL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
BASIC FINANCIAL PLÆJNING - MARKETING
SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1984 BASIC FINANCIAL PLANNING - RARXETING
10:00 a.m. -
An introduction co Financial Manangement and Marketing strategies for craftsmen.
45 St.
SEMINAR
Course leaders are Dr. James Dunn and David Greenlaw of Financial Focus, who have conducted many successful financial planning seminars for business andprof— essional organizations.
CALGARY
June 16, 1984 W.R.CASTELL CENTRAL LIBRARY 616 Macleod Trail South 9:45 am — 3:30 pm
Yes, I vant to Register for the Financial Planning Seminar in Calgary I tve enclosed my registration Fee [ ) Individual $15.00 I Couple/ Partner $20.00
4:00p.m.
RED DEER >WSEUM 47
Ave.
The $5 registration fee covers the cost of lunch and a chance to win handblownglass by Bob Held.
REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 25. 1084 C
Yes, I plan to attend ACC's Annual General
C
Me et ing
[
Yes, I've also enclosed my $20 individual membership fee which I tve been meaning to send
Yes, I 've enclosed my $5 registration fee
C ] Yes, I vant a receipt for incometax purposes Name:
Tel ephone
Address:
Mail to: Alberta Crafts Council, 10645
Name
Edmonton, Alberta T6H I P 7
Address
(The
$5 is also tax deductible; see below)
:
63 Avenue,
Box
Phone :
Mail to the Alberta Crafts Council 15, 10645 — 63 Avenue
Edmonton, •Alberta T6H 1P 7 or phone: 434—0953.
WORLD CRAFTS COUNCIL
At the March 1984 meeting the Board of the Canadian Crafts Council decided to withdraw
from the World Crafts Council.
Canada now
has no official representation on the WCC. Previous to the March CCC meeting, the
Directors of the Alberta Crafts Council urged the CCC to at least maintain a presence with the WCC, in the belief that Canada should continue to participate in
the inter-national crafts community through
whatever agency best promotes the exchange OE information and understanding among craftspeople. A nev organization, CANADIAN FRIENDS OF THE
WORLDCRAFTS COUNC IL, has been suggested by Orland Larson so that Canada will be
represented at the WCCGeneral Assemblyin
Oslo in August 984. S 300 will pay Canada's membership fee in WCC.
If you'd like to becomea foundingmember
of CANADIAN FRIENDS OF THE WORLD CRAFTS
COUNCILsend your $5 donation for individual membershipto: Orland Larson 205 — 33rd Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2S OS7 If S 300 is not raised by May 1984, it indicate that there is insufficient
interest and your moneywill be returned.
The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation is presen xng RI hope everybody here likes barns.
Each work must portray an identifiable Alberta barn, still standing or demolished. Any data on the barn should be included with the entry , e.g. location, bui Ider, date of contruction. Deadline: July from pm Insurance: Each artist is responsible for all transit insurance. All works Will be insured while on the premises Shipping: the artist is responsible. for all shipping charges. All works not picked up will be returned collect Categories: Drawing (any medium) , prints, photographs, fibre arts, hand—made ceramxcs, sculpture, painting, or mixed media. Contact person: esther Brown, Project Assistant Alberta Historical Resources Foundation 102 — 8 Avenue S.E. Calgary T2G OX6
(403) 297-7320
ATTENTION ALL IaiTTERS A new book MICHAEL PEARSON'S TRADITIONAL IC*ITTING was published by Collins in March. It illustrates the range of Fair Isle, Shetland and Aran knitting, including the seamless pullover, that is unique to the B ritish Isles. The author
is available for workshopsand
exhibitions and can be contacted at: Chapel Studios
Jesmond Gates Jesmond Road
Newcastle NE2 2EY
England
IS
WHAT 'S UP A VIEW FROM COt.NCIL CONTACTS
President Paula Gustafson
672-1997
Camrose
booths.
Membership Anne Even
Here the term "crafts n is loosely interpreted to Include everything from cosmetics, health foods, manufactured items and live plants to a wide range of those items one expects to find at a craft sale: items made by the hand of the individual manning the booth.
265-2144
Calgary
Education
Ka t
282-8089
BOOTH
Allan Dawes' Craft Festivals Unlimited are the country fairs of the craft show/sale circuit. The most recent, held at the Sportex May 5 6 was no exception. There were wandering minstrals, clowns, and magicians, food and crafts. There were approximately 14,850 paid admissions and over 200
r s on
Because this was an open or non—
Calgary
juried show, there was also a vide range in the approach of the crafts— man to his craft and to his display. There were a few booths which positively .demanded closer looks and customer involvement. There were also a few
Outreach
SarabethCarnat
251-2437
Calgary
which didn't hold the attention of
Exhibitions
potential customers long enough to make them stop to look (it•s difficult for a craftsman to remain cheerful and en— thusiastic about his work while the world walks by. ) Retail display has evolved to an advanced science because it does increase sales. This is as true for the independent craftsman as it is for large retail chains. There were various levels of crafts— manship and of the maker's involvement in his craft. Some pieces were thought— fully designed with attention given to the functional requirements of the object as well as to the esthetics of its design and the details of its finishing. Other items were made with an obviously more casual approach. Some were made using commercial kits and/or patterns. There is a place for all levels and approaches to craft production. The 'Country Fair n or "Festival n style craft show is a good forum for them all from the hobbist to the professional.
275-0599
Calgary
Marketing
432-1109
Edmon ton
Gift Program
Karen Cantine
452-5615
Edmonton Apprenticeship Barbara Kreutter
245-5375
Calgary
Director LorraineOberg
470-0217
Edmon ton
Craft Directory Bonnie Murdoch
Period Costume pattern Diagrams from the Royal Ontario Museum are available thru the Publication Services Dept. For more Information:
246-6674
Calgary
Royal Ontario Museum
publicationServices 100 Queen's park,
Toronto,Ontario M5S 2C6 INFORMATION NEEDED your community or upcoming organization have Does
craft
events planned?
We'd
like to publish it in the next issue of this newsletter.
Send it to:
ALBERTA CUES COUNCIL NEWSLETTER EDITOR
10645 - 63 Avenue
Edmonton,Alberta
T6H iP7 or call us at 434-0953.
Ukrainian Folk Artist Directory The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is researching information of individuals who have skills and knowledge of folk art Of elements Of Ukrainian culture, tradition, style, and form. If you are Interested in contributing informa— tion, please contact Anna Eliuk, Education Officer, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village 8820 - 112 Street, Edmonto T6G 2P8 427-2022. House of Windsor, Vancouver, is expanding their product lines. They intend to compile a cata— logue of quality handmade dot les. Please supply photos and descriptions of the actual dolls as well as contacts for the individual doilmakers. Please contact Kim Dornan, House Of Windsor
102, 1726 W.
Vancouver, B.C. (604) 728-8190
Avenue
V6J2C3
D.C. Placo Second Annual Christmas Craft Show Rina House Gallery — Edmonton Rutherford Librarxes Galleria — Edmonton In partial fulfillment for the Degree of Master of Visual Art, Andrew Klimczak, Patrick Moran, and Gvyneth Stark announce the exhibition of thexr work May 4 - 25. SOARING WITH SILVER JUNE 25 - July 21
Recent pieces by
MEDLAND
Ian Med land •s jewelry soars with clean f loving lines and intrical bal— ance. Exciting pieces of combine Silver, gold and Ian s may sweeps of elegant beauty. stones in Flights of work span from the strikingly simple to more intricate designs.
CALL FOR HELP ! To all craftspeople interested In a Juried Travel ling Exhibitioni
You can create the kind of top quality show place opportunity by direc involvement on a comrnittee. evaluate your desire, skills and share
your dreams by active participation in the A.C.C. Exhibition Cornmittee. Please Contact: Wendy Stanwick 7376 Huntley Rd. NE Calgary, T2K 4Z4
Ph: 275-0599 or contact the A.C.C. office
Booth Fee will be — for 10 days $800.00 for 5 days $ 450.00 (corner booths — $50.00 extra)
For more information Josko Craft Co. Ltd. 1994 Comox Ave. Comox, B.C.
V9N 4A2
Ph: (604) 339-0511 (note: application forms available from ACC office Edmonton. ) Strathearn cornrnunityLeaque — Edmonton 10:00 am to 5 :00 pm
May 26
8777 96 Avenue.
All proceeds from booth sales are yours . Booth rental and proceeds from any donated items will .go to Ronal McDonald House. For more information: Evelyn - 466-5331
Sharron-465-4350
— Edmonton Studio Space Available Suitable for Performing and Most Visual Arts. For more information: Oliver School
488-12>1
Grande prairie Regional College Arts Experience 1984 — August 10—17
courses for Adults: Canadian Indian Art; Ancient Bronze casting and Ceramic Tech—
niques; Folk Carving in the Round; Land— scape Drawing; Mask Making; Elementary Classrom Music Institute; Adult Chamber
Music. For Children:Junior Band and
Jazz Institute; String Instruction; color It Surnmer; Folk Art— Tableaux; Fine Arts for Children; Creative Drama— tics; Choir; A Pre—School Experience . For more Information: 10726 106 Avenue Grande *air xe, T8V IC4
Ph: 539-2049
Lakeland Colle e — Vemiiion Campus Relax and earn at Lakeland College this summer. Programs this year include two weeks Alberta Indian Arts & Crafts Society The Society has recently confirmed their dates for Christmas shows! In Edmonton — November 9—12 In the
Edmonton Convention Centre — Hall A. In Calgary — November 2—4 at the Marlborough Inn.
Deadline for application is September 15,
1984.
For more information: Crafts Society Alberta Indian Arts 10540 108 Street Edmonton, Alberta TSH 2Z9
Phone: 426-2048
Late Note: Alberta College of Art May28 - 29, 84 will be hosting a dialogue on Taxation and the Visual Arts. Contact: Pierre Guy-AIberta Culture.
of general interest courses July 2
a special session for seniors June 24— July 6; the second annual Dan Celebration — residential dance school July 22—Aug.3; and volleyball camps in August for junior and senior high school players and coaches. Registration deadline — June I, 1984 For more Information: Summer 84 Lakeland College Vermilion, Alberta TOB 4MO ErnmaLake Art School — Natonum Community
co ege
Twenty workshops vill be presented during the course Of the summer by well— known exoerienced instructors . por more information: Ray Funk Natonum Community College
P.o. Box 1810
prince Albert, Sask. S6V Phone: (306) 764-6671
6J9
CLASSIFIED CAXEO CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE Stadium Athletic Recreation Centre DECEMBER 1-9, 1984 Application deadline:
June 1, 1984
For information: Cameo Convention Consultants Ltd.
13803- 91 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 4X8
4819 - 48 Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta Ph: 342-1818
We are expanding and need additional potters and others craftspeople to increase our stock. For more information, please contact Simonxs.
Small business accounting, Corporate person— al income tax returns. We have moved to
1179 Knottwood Road East Edmonton, Alberta T6K 2K5 SILKS SILKS SILKS Sinxcus Silk Company Ivy Wong
202-229 11 AvenueS.E. Calgary, Alberta T2G OYI
263-2264 or
282-0079
for over 70 types of
silk fabric and accessories. Procion H
dyes, Silk tread, art brushes, books on silk painting, etc. Hand—hemmed scarves . THE
ALEIDOSCOPE MARKET If you have the art or crafts ve have the place coæ
and be part of
April 25 — May 27: 10 years of Posters
A decade of posters from Artist—run
cent res . 101 posters have been selected from a variety of cent res and cover a wide—rarigeof activities. Muttart Gallery — Calgary May 24: a "hands—on- demonstration of a Design—ln. June 13: Film: •Chairs for Lovers"
These are in conjunction with the exhi— bitions currently running. Featuring Lonnxe Springer — solo exhibition; and Gail Johns/ Bruce Taylor in the North Gallerv . In the South Gallery an exhibit a-a-FGings — the result of several works hops. May I — May 31:
Jeanette Staples —
Exhibition of Watercolor paintings
pront Gallery — Edmonton May 16 — May 30: Susan Menzies and Greg payce — Recent Work. Second Story Gallery — Calgary
May 3 — May 20: Jerry D0tto Exhibition of New prints and Paintings.
Art Gallery at Harbourfront — york Quay Toronto
June I — July 2: Celebration
A Sense of Occasion.
'84
This is a collaboration of the Ontario Crafts Council and the American craft Museum. Golden Age Gallery — Stoney Plain May 16 — May 30: Mara Zoretto A display of hew recent work in oils and acryllics.
May 31 — June 20: Mary Masters protegee Works by the students of Mary Masters during the spring of this year. Alberta Natural Resources Science Centre — Edmonton
Leonardo Da Vinci — and exhibi tion depicting the inventive genius and fore— sight of this 15th century Artist.
newest permanent market
Beaver House Gallery — Edmonton
Open every Friday thru
Sunday.
For
May 26 — June 30: Masks — Contemporary Canadian Artists Exploring the Mask Making Tradition.
Information
pleaoe call
Lena Holqerson Gallery — Stony Plain
Kaleidoscope
Market located
at 99 •t at 70 Ave Phone
The
Latitude 53 Gal le5X — Edmonton
MuttartConservatory— Edmonton
Joanne Mullin Accounting Ltd.
Wholesale/retail
EXHIBITIONS
432-1733
adverti sements
thx s
newsletter do not imply any endorsement by the Alberta Crafts Council.
May 2 — May 28: An Exhibition of clothing and accesories produced from silk and other fine fibres. May 30 — June 25: parkland Potters Weavers — A joint juried exhibition of work by local potters and weavers.
CALL FOR ENTRY
When Alberta Government officials travel abroad,
up to half the cost of the trip is
as gifts
to the host
money paid for Alberta crafts which are taken countries.
WOULDN'T YOU LIKE YOUR PRODUCTS PRESENTED 'Rot-NDTHE WORLD? The Alberta Crafts Council announces its Second Annual Corporate and Government Gift
Program — a juried collection of Alberta Crafts, in any craft media, suitable for corporate and government gift — giving. This includes a wide range — from inexpensive
production items to one—of—a—kind items suit— able for presentation gifts and awards. Reo— resentatives of corporations, provincial and local governments,
institutions
and others
will be invited to a private viewing Of the collection in Edmonton on Sept. Calgary on Sept. 24 & 25, 1984.
17 & 18 and in
The ACC will take orders and imnediately notify the appropriate craftspeople who will be placed on contract with the ACC. Delivery deadline for completed orders
will be Dec.
3, 1984.
Entries will be photographed by the ACC and housed in the Gift Program Slide Regis—
try.
The ACC will retain a commission on all sales. Retail Price quoted is to include the
ACC comrnission.
to all craftspersons
province of Alberta
resident
in the
— must be a member of the ACC — $20.00 per individual membership fee can accompany entry. — open to craftspersons working in any
craft media.
— Submissions
must
be original
in design,
making no use of commercial kits.
ENTRIES — Submit only samples of actual craft works. No slides or photographs will be accepted. — Entrants are reminded that presentation is important
.
— Submitted works must be handmade in Alberta of original design, making no use of com—
merci al kits or patterns. — Craftmen must use Entry Form and must
state on Form minimum and Maximum order
acceptable for delivery December 3, 1984
NEWSFLASH! !
produce.
— By entering works in this Call for Entry,
the entrant assumes the responsibility
to produce any resulting orders on time , for the quoted price and to the guality and nature of the sample upon which the order is based.
— Each entrant
may
submit
up to 10 samples.
— Entries are to be shipped prepaid and will be returned collect. Reusable containers are required. — Entrants are encouraged to include bio— graphical and promotional materials.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY — Entrants
should
arrange
for appropriate
insurance of their work against losses
during
transportation
.
— Articles will be insured for fire, theft, breakage while in the possession of the ACC.
ELIGIBILITY — open
— Orders will be placed on the assumption that the sample represents an offer to produce works very similar to the sample . Enter only those objects you offer to
to the client by
CALENDAR
Monday, September 10: Entries due at the ACC office, Rm 15, 10645—63 Avenue, Edm.
T6H IP7 Friday, September 14-15,
1984:
Jurying
Monday, Tuesday
Sept.
17—18:
Client
viewing
Monday, Tuesday in Calgary.
Sept.
24—25:
Client
viewing
in Edmonton .
Monday and Tuesday October up and reshipping. Monday, December
for orders.
3, 1984:
1—2, 1984: Delivery
For further information, please call: Anne Francoeur 434—0953 Karen Cantine 452—5615
Mary LeMessurier, Minister of Culture has allocated the 32.5% of
Western Canada Lottery Funds.
The announcementwas madeMay 9, 1984. Four
first time recipients include the Fort MacleodProvincial Historical Foundation - $300,00.00; the Alberta Foundationfor Literary Artists - 12%; the Alberta Museums Association - 7%; and the Alberta Crafts Council • - 2%. This funding will directly benefit manymoreAlbertans. For more information contact the A.C.C. director in your area or the A.C.C. office.
Pick—
deadline
ENTRY FORM Craftsman's name
Address Postal Code Telephone
(Bus )
(Res)
Craftsman s name
City or Town Description of Sample:
Retail price: From this sample :
Minimum order accepted (Number of objects)
Maximum order available by December 3, 1984 : This sample: for Sale
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Nog for Sale
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Total number of samples submitted Maximum combined orders available by December
3, 1984
ACC MEMBERSHIP ENCLOSED:
ACC MEMBER
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