Fall 2009 - Alberta Craft Magazine

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ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE

The Alberta Craft Council Magazine is published quarterly.

Submission Deadline for the Winter 2010 Issue: November 25, 2009

The Alberta Craft Magazine makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, but assumes no liability in cases of error or changingconditions. Any business relations or other activities undertaken as a result of the information contained in the Alberta Craft Magazine, or arising there from, are the responsibility of the parties involved and not of the Alberta Craft Council. We welcome signed letters to the editor, but we reserve the right to edit for grammar, taste and length.

Location:

Alberta Craft Council Office & Alberta Craft Gallery: 10186-106th Street, Edmonton, AB Canada T5J 1H4

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Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm

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Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm (780) 488-5900

Staff:

Executive Director: Tom McFall, ext. 228

Administration Manager: Nancy St. Hilaire, ext. 234

Gallery Coordinator/

Member Services: Joanne Hamel, ext. 221

Craft Shop Coordinator: Jenna Stanton, ext. 232

Craft Shop Staff: Elaine Emerson, ext. 232

Laura O’Connor

Claire Uhlick

Annette Aslund

Website: Jeff Collins

Alberta Craft Council is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing Alberta craft and the Alberta craft industry.

Board of Directors:

Chair: James Lavoie, Edmonton

Past Chair: Simon Wroot, Calgary

Directors: George Heagle, Edmonton

Kari Woo, Calgary

Mary-Beth Laviolette, Canmore

Heather Forbes, Grande Prairie

Victor Steel, Fort McMurray

Tara Owen, Calgary

Patti Hartnagel, Edmonton

Dawn Detarando, Red Deer

Magazine Editor: Nancy St. Hilaire Magazine Design: Lime Design Inc.

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From the Executive Director

As I write this column, the Alberta Craft Council is in a frenzy of activity related to the Cheongju International Craft Biennale. By the time you read this column, about 10 ACC members, board members and staff (and about 100 other Canadians) will be returning from the Biennale, exhilarated and exhausted.

The Canadian Crafts Federation, Ontario Crafts Council and Alberta Craft Council have been the lead organizations on much of the huge amount of work for the Cheongju projects. Canada as the guest country at the Biennale is an amazing project, by anyoneÕs standards. The Canadian portion of the guest country budget will exceed $400,000. The BiennaleÕs contribution to hosting Canada will exceed half a million dollars. And the total value of Canadian fine craft, for exhibition, for sale and for official gifts is about $1.3 Million.

The highlights…

The Canadian exhibition called ÒUnity and DiversityÓ has 217 pieces. Thirtythree of these are from Alberta, with 31 by Alberta Craft Council members. The Alberta Craft Council (particularly Joanne Hamel) coordinated the jury selection process for the Prairie Provinces and then handled all the packing, shipping and logistics for the prairie region. The ACCÕs Main Gallery also hosted a 6-week exhibition of this prairie work. In August the work from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba left Edmonton to be consolidated and containerized in Vancouver for shipment to Cheongju.

The ÒUnity and DiversityÓ exhibition has also be re-selected for a smaller, but still fabulous, exhibition at the Vancouver Museum for the Olympics. This exhibition is expected to tour, including to the ACC Gallery, and perhaps Red Deer Museum, Triangle Gallery and the new art gallery in Okotoks. Another smaller collection of Alberta work from Cheongju is planned to tour Alberta through the AFAÕs Traveling Exhibition Program.

ÒUnity and DiversityÓ is also the subject of a major trilingual catalogue published by the Biennale and narrated by Nova Scotia-based craft historian Sandra Alfoldy. The catalogue will be available for sale from the ACC in October.

About 50 Canadian craft artists and experts are scheduled to present lectures, demonstrations and workshops at the Biennale, around the opening events on Sept 23 and 24, and during Canada Days from October 15 to 19.

51 Canadians, and 2 Americans, joined the Fine Craft and Culture Tour to Seoul, Icheon and Cheongju. ACC board chair James Lavoie and Joyce Lui from Mimi Holidays in Vancouver were instrumental in coordinating this project. Aside from being a fabulous tour, it was a business venture that raised about $18,000 for the Canadian exhibition and other activity in Cheongju.

The Canada Boutique was a joint project of the Alberta Craft Council, Ontario Crafts Council, Saskatchewan Craft Council and Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, with Alberta and Ontario taking the lead on coordination, branding and graphic design, translation, boutique space design and construction, etc. ACCÕs Jenna Stanton organized much of the marketing text and signage, and ACC member Do Hee Sung was hired to do the translation from English to Korea. This project took about $270,000 of stock from the 4 partner craft councils, including work by 21 Albertans,

to Cheongju. We will report on sales in the next issue of this magazine.

The first spin-off project from Canada at Cheongju was an exhibition of work by 4 ACC members (Do Hee Sung, Mindy Andrews, Suzette Knudsen and Rob Reimer) at the prominent Tong-In Ceramics Gallery in Seoul. The Tour attended their opening. Generally, we hope to see more of this sort of project come out of the Canada-Cheongju activity.

To inform and support future activity, the Canadian Heritage Trade Routes program sponsored a market study of fine craft in South Korea. This is available on the Canadian Crafts FederationÕs website.

Continued on Page 2

On the Cover

Mark Gibeau ( Strathmore) Alberta Chandelier, 2009 Blown Glass, steel wire (112 x 91 x 89 cm)

Mark Gibeau’s complex “Alberta Chandelier” consists of more than 100 blown components, about 1 metre in diameter. It now hangs permanently in the AFA’s gallery lobby. Featured in the Glass Exhibition on page 8 & 9.

Joanne Hamel and Tom McFall oversee final shipping details for both exhibition and boutique crates.

From the Executive Director Continued from Page 1

This is a very sketchy overview of the Cheongju project, which started almost 4 years ago. Dozens of people have been involved over that time. Some individuals need particular acknowledgement for their roles:

• in British Columbia, Yvonne Chui, the former ED at the Craft Association of BC and Raine McKay, the current ED of the re-named Craft Council of BC

• in Saskatchewan, Mark Stobe, ED and Ken Wilkinson, President, of the Saskatchewan Craft Council

• in Manitoba, Ann Tyre, board member of the Manitoba Craft Council, who is also the treasurer of the Canadian Crafts Federation and the Biennale project

• in Ontario, Emma Quin, ED of the Ontario Craft Council, Rob Ridgeway, manager of the OCCÕs Guild Shop, Giles Latour and Mark Lewis from the OCC board, Caitlin Plewes volunteer designer, and others at the OCC

• in Quebec, Jennifer Potvin, marketing coordinator from the Consiel des métier d’art du Quebec

• in Nova Scotia, Susan Hanrahan, ED of the NS Designer Craft Council

• in Newfoundland, Anne Manuel ED, and Shannon Reid, retail manager, at the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador.

2009 Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management

Created in 2002 by the Rozsa Foundation to honour the philanthropic efforts of Drs. Ted and Lola Rozsa, this significant award is the only one of its kind in Canada. The Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management celebrates the outstanding achievement of an individual working in the complex profession of arts management, and, at the same time, provides professional development opportunities and organizational benefits to further refine business practises. Tom was presented with the award on September 16, 2009 at the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts in Calgary. The Rozsa Award for Excellence recipient receives a $10,000 prize, his name engraved on the permanent Rozsa Award sculpture on display at the Rozsa Centre, and a unique glass sculpture created by Tyler Rock (Black Diamond). The Award also includes a $10,000 cash organizational benefit, as well as many other organizational benefits such as: strategic planning support from Framework Partners Inc.; fifty hours of financial analysis from Deloitte; a marketing audit, eight month individual mentoring program and study in the executive education

program at the University of Alberta’s School of Business; enrolment in The Banff Centre’s Leadership Development Program, plus computer consultation from Vital Business Solutions. In addition, various speaking and teambuilding opportunities are facilitated by the Rozsa Foundation.

The following are excerpts from the letters in support of the nomination:

“Tom McFall is in my view the best ED in the country in the craft sector. His innovative vision, leadership and team view of things are absolutely superb. His commitment to the arts and passionate energy for the craft sector are remarkable. His ideas and catalytic behavior have altered boundaries in the arts by championing craft as equal to fine art, and proved craft fully valid in all senses in society. Tom has truly animated artistic exploration in the province and beyond, with significant effects nationally as well as provincially. His visionary leadership in the national Cheongju project has been beyond exemplary.”

- Charles Lewton-Brain, Past President Canadian Crafts Federation/FCMA, Program Head, Jewellery/Metals, ACAD, Calgary

“During Mr. McFall’s tenancy at the Alberta Craft Council, he has transformed the organization into a

In Alberta, ACC staff Joanne Hamel, Jenna Stanton, Nancy St. Hilaire, Laura OÕConnor and summer grant staff, Do Hee Sung, all contributed vast amounts of time to the project. Joanne, Jenna, Nancy and Do Hee attended the Biennale. Also in Alberta, ACC board members James Lavoie, Simon Wroot, Kari Woo and Mary-Beth Laviolette worked on Biennale projects, and attended the Biennale.

Working for the Canadian Crafts Federation, and on behalf of all the Provincial Craft Councils, Maegen Black and Taliaferro Jones made an enormous contribution to planning, managing, budgeting, fund-raising and otherwise coordinating, the overall Biennale project.

Tom McFall

model for a Provincial Arts Service Organization. He has worked with his Board of Directors, members and staff in building and sustaining this important organization. He is widely acknowledged for his nurturing of emerging fine craft artists and has overseen the operations of a retail outlet that is arguable equal to any of its kind in Canada. Tom has been an effective national advocate for the intrinsic artistic merit of fine craft as well as taking leadership roles in a variety of arts forums in our province.”

-John Mahon, Executive Director, Edmonton Arts Council

“Having worked with Tom on national and international projects for over four years, I have seen first hand his ability to motivate, energize and direct. His skills as a leader combined with an obvious passion for the arts have driven the Alberta Craft Council to become one of the most active and successful Provincial Craft Councils in Canada. Working in the volatile world of the visual arts is a challenge for

most administrators, as one must balance the hard-line governance needs of an organization with the flexibility to engage with and manage creative individuals. Tom walks this line effortlessly, which has lead to long-term stability for the Alberta Craft Council as an organization and increased professional recognition for Alberta craft artists.”

Tom McFall, ACC Executive Director, is presented with the 2009 Rozsa Arts Management Award

- Maegan Black, Administrative Director, Canadian Crafts Federation

Tom holds the Rozsa Award made by ACC member Tyler Rock.

Photo by: Monique de St. Croix

Alberta Craft Awards

The Alberta Craft Council is excited to present the 5th annual Alberta Craft Awards. The recipients will be recognized at a ceremony in Calgary in October and will be featured in an Alberta Craft Council Discovery Gallery exhibition in January of 2010.

Award of Achievement

Presented to an emerging craftsperson/student, in recognition of his/her achievement to date and/ or potential. The nominees are:

Brenda Danbrook (Opal)

Nominated by Chris Munn

Brenda Danbrook received funding from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts in 2007 and 2009 in support of her pursuit of education through the Australian National University. In June of 2009, Brenda graduated with High Distinction and was awarded an artist residency for the fall of 2010, at the Strathnairn Art Association in Canberra, Australia. These educational opportunities have proven to introduce Brenda to broader world. The cultural differences and opportunities presented to Brenda are reflected in her body of ceramic work. Brenda’s work has emerged from ‘maker of functional pottery’ to a skilled and exciting contemporary artist. Brenda’s many years of making pots and teaching in Edmonton and area have greatly contributed to her creative success.

Brenda’s new work will be presented at the University of Sydney, the Australian National University, and in Ceramics Monthly Magazine (September 2009). Brenda will return to Red Deer College in September to work towards her BFA, where she previously made the Deans Honour List in 2008.

By Chris Munn

Gillian Hillerud (Calgary)

Nominated by INFLUX Jewellery Gallery

Stephanie Jonsson (Edmonton)

Nominated by Amber Rooke

Since Stephanie graduated with her BFA, I have seen her career and her artwork evolve rapidly over the last six years. During these emergent years she has operated as a seasoned artist: proactively installing herself as a member of the Edmonton art scene and seeking out all available opportunities including attaining a technical position with The Works Festival in 2005. Today, with sustained momentum, she professionally supports herself, her studio and the community with employment as an arts instructor through various organizations in Edmonton, including the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, Harcourt House Arts Centre and the Art Gallery of Alberta.

In 2008, Stephanie was nominated for the Emerging Artist of the Year Award at the Mayor’s Evening of the Arts. That same year, Stephanie won the Enbridge Emerging Artist Award which provided national recognition. Today she maintains a studio at Harcourt House Arts Centre in downtown Edmonton, where she was the 2007/2008 Artist in Residence. This fall, Stephanie is going to the Banff Centre for a two month long residency with a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts.

By Amber Rook

Melissa Pedersen (Calgary) Self-nominated

Gillian is a young designer/maker that has proven her commitment to a career in art and design. She graduated from the ACAD in 2007, where she was the recipient of their Emerging Artist Award. Gillian was also a finalist in Lafreniere Pai’s 4th National Student Jewellery Competition. Shortly after graduating she participated in the ACC ‘Coming up Next’ for emerging artists and she has not looked back. Since her graduation she has successfully pursued a professional career as a jewellery artist and designer.

Gillian won ‘Best Utilization of Pearls’ in Zilberschmuck Gallery’s ‘Formula’ exhibition in 2008. She has participated in local, national and North American exhibitions since graduating and this year her work will be included in the Canadian Boutique at the Cheongju International Craft Biennale in South Korea.

Gillian has been selling her work at the prestigious ‘One of a Kind Show’ in Toronto and Vancouver, the ‘Made in Canada Craft Market’ in Calgary, as well as, participating in the ‘Box Social’ on line art boutique featuring Western Canadian Artists. Her work is also found regularly at the ACC as well as INFLUX Jewellery Gallery.

By Shona Rae

Melissa Pedersen is a recent graduate (with distinction) from the ACAD, receiving a Bachelors of Fine Arts (Jewellery and Metals). While at the college Melissa received many awards including the Jewellery and Metals Contemporary Studio Practise award, and the ACAD Board of Governors Award. She has also won first place in the jewellery department’s annual Metalmorphisis competition and exhibition (2008) and third place in the jewellery department’s annual Gem Event competition (2009) which are both determined by popular vote.

In 2008, Melissa’s “Popped” exhibition was featured at Influx Jewellery Gallery and she was accepted to Connection a juried show organized by Zilberschmuck Art Jewellery Gallery in Toronto. Melissa has been accepted to the upcoming Unity & Diversity exhibition which is part of this year’s Cheongju International Craft Biennale. Her piece titled Celebration Sprout Necklace was also chosen for the additional exhibition which will tour after the biennale is over. In September 2009 the piece will be published in the Lapidary Journals Art Jewellery Magazine as part of their annual jewellery competition. It won second place in the necklace and pendant category for 2009.

Above: Autumn Squash (one), 2008

Argentium silver, 24 k gold plated, sterling silver, fresh water pearls, natural black Tahitian pearl. 9 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Julia Reimer (Black Diamond)

Nominated by Jamie Gray

Alberta Craft Awards

awarded a teaching assistantship as an ASU Special Talent Award which is a significant accomplishment for an international MFA candidate.

By Trudy Golley

Below left: Green Crackle Teapot

Soda Fired Porcelain 2008

L 9.5” x W 7” x H 12.5”

Sarah E. Smith (Calgary) Self-nominated

Amy Wowk (St. Albert)

Nominated by Natalie Rodriques

Julia Reimer has already packed a lot of learning and production in to her young career. Beginning with studying glass at ACAD she extended her formal studies to include courses in the US and Scotland, as well as personal study of design and European glass-making in Spain, France and Hungary. She has exhibited internationally with much acclaim and continues to gain a name for herself, most recently being awarded the prestigious Royal Bank of Canada National Award for Glass. The proceeds of this award offered a rare opportunity and were recently used by Ms. Reimer to pursue a long-held interest in studying glass practices in Japan.

Ms. Reimer has been awarded many prizes and scholarships, including project grants from the AFA, Canada Council for the Arts, the Bobbi Hoffman scholarship from the Alberta Craft Council and a scholarship from the Corning Museum of Glass and the Pilchuck Glass School. Most recently, a commission was requested by the office of the Prime Minister for her to make pieces from her Window Vase series, which were presented to the Emperor and Empress of Japan during their recent visit to Canada. Her work has been featured in articles in Contemporary Canadian Glass and Studio Magazine. Her work can be found in important collections world-wide.

By Jamie Gray

Candice Ring (Red Deer)

Nominated by Trudy Golley

Sarah E. Smith completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary with a Specialty in Painting and Sculpture in 2009 and a diploma in Visual Arts from the Grande Prairie Regional College. She is on the board of directors of The New Gallery and volunteers at the Triangle Gallery. She is a founding member of the First Annual Art Exhibition at the women’s Resource Center at the University of Calgary. She has participated in over 40 exhibitions including an international art show at the Berkeley Art Centre in California. She has received numerous awards including the Independent Thought Award from the University of Calgary. She is represented by Finders-Keepers Artisan Works and Giftware, Carbon and Burst and Bloom Galleries, Calgary.

Michelle Sparks (Edmonton)

Nominated by Dee Fontans

I have known Amy for the last seven years, for four of those years she was my student in the Glass Department at the Alberta College of Art + Design. During her time as a student, Amy committed herself to learning skills and building her practice through a variety of media, especially in glass and ceramics. Through her dedication and hard work she continues to build and develop technical proficiencies in glass and ceramics. In her last year at ACAD Amy investigated the connection between space, place and form within an architectural context. To further her own understanding of the interrelationship between these three topics, Amy organized an internship at an architectural glass company. She was responsible for researching and developing new patterns and techniques. She is dedicated and a self motivated maker. I believe, strongly, that Amy has great potential as a maker and a craftsperson.

By Natalie Rodriques

Alberta Craft Council would like to thanks the following for their generous donations to the Alberta Craft Awards

2007-2008

Stacey Maddock

Mary Paranchych

Loretta Kyle

Henry Schlosser

Candice demonstrates a high degree of conviction, work ethic and technical facility; she experiments with ideas that take her work beyond the bounds of conventional or traditional notions of ceramics. After receiving her BFA degree (Honours) from the University of Manitoba in 2003 Candice worked as a studio assistant to Robert Archambeau, RCA, a significant Canadian ceramic artist. In 2007 Candice was invited to Australian National University, National Institute of the Arts, in Canberra, Australia as an emerging artist in residence.

She has just returned from a residency at Watershed Center for the Ceramics Arts in Maine, US where she worked with Janet DeBoos and Janet Mansfield, both very significant Australian ceramics artists. Candice’s attendance was supported by Watershed through a Kiln God Resident Award and the Red Deer College professional development fund, recognizing her outstanding ceramic work and her desire to continue her development as an artist.

Candice has been accepted into the MFA program at Arizona State University in Tempe and has been

Michelle’s research and interest in small-scale glass techniques led her to study with enamelist Harlan Butt at Penland School of Craft in North Carolina. During this time she also took workshops with Emilio Santini & Julie Anne Denton focusing on glass bead fabrication and the figure. Upon her return to Canada this passion for enamel led her to take on the role of project coordinator for the Jewellery and Metals program at ACAD. The responsibility of this volunteer position included all aspects of organizing the master craftsman Linda Darty’s visit from the US. Michele’s efforts enabled the ACAD community to be introduced to a variety of experimental techniques in enamel.

The personal motivation Michelle embraces inspired her to show her work in a number of exhibitions. Sparks’ creative vision includes art wear, jewellery, drawing and performance through music and dance. The objects she creates includes elements of contemporary and traditional forms and references. Her artistic language blurs the boundaries between fashion, fine craft and performance.

By Dee Fontans

Above: Blue Lily Brooch, 2009, Enamel on Fine Silver and Gold Foil, 76 x 38 x 10mm.

Photograph by Charles Lewton-Brain.

John & Lou Punko

Patricia Lore

Shirley Serviss

Lorene Turner

Lorene Blakey

Gary & Mary Holdgrafer

Mindy Andrews

Jamie McDonald Gray

Debra Cherniawsky-Durrer

Evangeline Enns

RH Westcott

Margaret Louise Cardinal

Krista Gowland

Charleen Stroud

Laura McIvor

2008-2009

Peter Hahn

Crys Harse

Melissa Pedersen

Franca Boag

Patricia Dickson

RH Westcott

Porcelain Beauties Doll

Emporium

Heather Forbes

Barbara Rumberger

Kathleen Tomyn

Mary Holdgrafer

Karen Cantine

Nancy Ruth Sissons

Carol Jane Campbell

Linda Chow

Henry Schlosser

Loretta Kyle

Cheryl Renzenbrink

Rita Ostendorp

Sheelagh Dunlap

Phyllis Starling

2009-2010

Bernard deMan

Henry Schlosser

Jane Kidd

Pirkko Karvonen

Awards

Award of Honour

Presented to a volunteer/supporter/teacher/ craftsperson (individual or group) that has made a significant contribution to Alberta’s Fine Craft Culture. The nominees are:

Joan Irvin (Calgary)

Nominated by Dee Fontans

James Marshall (Medicine Hat)

Nominated by Les Manning

Award of Excellence

Presented to an established craftsperson that excels in his/her area of craft (ACC members only). The nominees are:

Elizabeth Hertz (Bragg Creek)

Nominated by Rob Burns

Joan Irvin is an interdisciplinary artist whose jewellery and small-scale mixed media works have been exhibited nationally, in the US, Europe, Korea & Japan. Originally trained as a ceramic artist, Joan completed a BFA in Visual Arts from the University of Calgary in the early ‘80’s, followed by study at the Banff Centre. After working as a ceramic artist, technician, art/craft instructor, and arts administrator (Supervisor of Calgary Wildflower Arts Centre), Joan registered in the Jewellery and Metals program at the ACAD in 1999; winning numerous awards and graduating with distinction. She further developed her metalworking skills through study at the Penland School of Crafts. She is currently a sessional instructor at ACAD and a workshop instructor across Western Canada. The students Irvin mentors view her as a role model. The admiration and respect the students have for Joan inspired them to nominate her as “Arts Educator of the Year” for the NICHE Awards in Philadelphia in 2005, 2006 and 2008. Joan’s enthusiasm for the decorative arts, creativity and community is clear through her out-standing history of volunteerism. Joan is active in a variety of arts organizations, and also serves as a writer and curator. Her work as the Sessional Representative of the ACAD union gave a voice to those instructors less empowered in the institution. Her commitment to craft has been appreciated by groups and organizations she has assisted including Invisible/Visible Symposium, Alberta Craft Council, the Metalphoric Association of Metal Arts and the Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club.

Joan has been an ambassador for the arts in Alberta. She has dedicated her working career and life to the development of the arts as a master craftsman, arts administrator, volunteer and educator.

By Dee Fontans

Above: Party Dresses, 1995

Anodized aluminum, sterling silver, brass 1” dresses on 5” diameter neck hoop

Jim is one of a kind – in positive attitude – in professionalism – as a craft community supporter and a dedicated historian through his artistic pursuits. He is unique in his approach to ceramic mural making, an experience he realized as a way of working, during his employment with I-X-L Industries, the brick makers who still provide the wet bricks he carves into visual narrative messages. The foundation for these clay creations came out of the experience of doing historic drawings and painting.

His contributions to the community include: founding member of the Alberta Craft Council, Past President and Vice President of the Alberta Potter’s Association, Past President of the Archaeological Society, Chairman of the Historical Resources Advisory Board. He has worked to support more than a dozen different associations in all. One of his more specific challenges was the copious number of hours and political risk (in a small community) to help save the Medalta Pottery site from total destruction and the early work to get more people on side to develop the historic district.

The carved brick murals have become Jim’s main stay and signature work - truly his passion of creativity. These works adorn numerous Civic buildings, Parks, Churches, and Race Tracks as well as private venues. For decades, this now 70 year old, highly prolific artist has been commissioned to do more low relief murals than any other muralist in Canada.

The culmination of James Marshall’s prestigious output is commendable. He puts his total life into his work and his work into his life. His craft dedication, love and respect of a lifestyle, and an effective evolution in art making have left a huge footprint on our culture and our ideals.

By Les Manning

Above: “Saamis the Legend” commissioned by the Saamis Rotary Club, Medicine Hat

Elizabeth Hertz has been a professional stained glass artist for almost 30 years and has provided custom stained glass to many Alberta Clients, predominately in the Calgary area. Some of her clients include Beattie Homes, Mackenzie Towne Church and many other private residences, and commercial restaurants and builders. She owns and operates Suncatcher Studios Ltd., Suncatcher Design Studio and Heart is Home Interiors Ltd. in Bragg Creek. Her major artistic strengths are color, design and balance and all her projects reflect the importance of her clients’ wishes and needs. Her projects are designed with great tolerance and appreciation for all the different tastes and styles in our world today and she continues to expand her design horizons. She has always supported the works of other Alberta artists and has participated in the promotion of their works as well as her own.

By Rob Burns

Tyler Rock (Black Diamond)

Nominated by Chris Boha

Tyler Rock is an artist of international repute who has underpinned the development of contemporary glass in Canada through his role as an artist and teacher and is worthy of recognition for his significant contributions.

Since graduating with distinction from ACAD in 1989, Tyler divides his time between teaching glassblowing at ACAD, at “Series” in Red Deer and working in his Firebrand Glass Works studio in Black Diamond. He is currently President of the Glass Art Association of Canada.

Tyler Rock has an extensive practice in glass that is recognized worldwide and acknowledged by his invitations to demonstrate, work and teach extensively across Canada as well as the US, Japan, Scotland, Spain and France. His work is synonymous with Canadian glass and through his innovation in practice and ongoing dedication to his craft he has brought international attention to the Canadian glass movement. From his lidded vessel series to his recent glass landscape works, Tyler’s

skill, craftsmanship and passion are instantly recognizable.

As a teacher and now head of the department at ACAD, Tyler has tirelessly given of his time and energy, guiding, encouraging and helping both students and graduates. The Glass Department’s visiting artist program has flourished under his supervision, bringing many notable international glass artists to Alberta. As a long time instructor of the only degree glass program in the country, Tyler’s significant contributions can be seen in the new generation of emerging and professional Canadian glass artists who are, and will continue to be, the legacy of his teaching.

By Chris Boha

Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award

Celebrating the life of Linda Stanier, this annual endowed award has been created to honour an Alberta professional craftsperson working in clay. The nominees are:

Christian Barr (Wildwood)

Nominated by Richard Selfridge

In 2001 I built a large train kiln at our studio in Edmonton. Christian came around while I was planning the kiln and asked if he could help, because he wanted to learn more about woodfiring. His help was essential to the completion of the project and he helped me fire it a couple of times. The work that he got from the kiln was quite impressive, especially from a youthful potter.

In 2003 and 2004 Christian went to Pennsylvania to work with Jack Troy, who has written the definitive book about woodfiring. When he came back, I was impressed with his progress. He was becoming a very competent ceramic artist.

From 2004 to 2007, Christian worked tirelessly to revive the somewhat moribund Alberta Potters’ Association. His commitment to serving the clay community was tremendous and continues with his offering workshop opportunities for other potters. He has authored articles for the international woodfired publication “Log Book” and continues to be an example for other aspiring potters.

Christian moved from the city to the country to facilitate a lifestyle which revolves around the making of woodfired pottery. He and his partner, Enzien, have created a studio and home basically off the grid with wood and solar power, which shows the artistic creation of a studio, home, kiln building and lifestyle.

by Richard Selfridge

Awards

Rita McGie (Sherwood Park)

Nominated by John McGie

Since graduating from ACAD in 1976 Rita has maintained her profession as a studio potter. Rita has been an enthusiastic and creative contributor to the advancement of pottery and the arts in Alberta through not only her own highly personal ceramics but also through teaching and volunteer work. In 1980 she and her husband, John, established Lac St .Anne Pottery west of Onoway and supplied many galleries throughout Alberta with her functional and decorative pots. In 1990 Rita and John moved to Sherwood Park and have continued producing high quality pottery that is marketed and collected nationally and internationally. Her work can be found in numerous collections and recently had a plate in Lark Publishing book ‘500 Plates and Chargers (2008). Throughout her career she has had works included in numerous group and solo exhibitions including the ‘International Cone Box Show’, ‘Celebrating Vessels’ (1996) at the Front Gallery and most recently, ‘Hitched’ at the Alberta Craft Council Gallery.

It could be argued that Rita’s largest contribution to Alberta craft has been through her teaching. She has taught children and adult classes at the Clay Hut, Sherwood Park, Students Union Ceramics Department at the University of Alberta. Whenever she teaches she brings with her a myriad of techniques and skills that she openly shares with her students and a creative energy that has inspired hundreds to tap into their own creative spirit.

by John McGie

Mariko Paterson (Calgary)

Nominated by Kari Woo

Mariko is part renegade, part court jester, part activist and community builder, but indeed - all artist. Her work is founded on historical ceramic tradition, but consciously subverts away from the norm of form and function, which is an important critical practice in establishing a contemporary way of working with clay. All this is done with humor, which is such a clever way of working with one’s audience.

Paterson completed her BFA at ACAD in 1995 where she was the recipient of the Board of Governor’s Award and the Governor General’s Award conjunctly. In 1998 Paterson graduated with her MFA in Ceramics from Kent State University, Ohio. She has taught at the Red Deer College Summer SERIES program, University of Manitoba, Ohio University, University of Michigan and been a guest lecturer at the Emily Carr College of Art & Design, Nova Scotia College of Art & Design and New York University to name a few. Paterson has participated in artist’s residency programs at the Banff Center for the Arts and the International Ceramic Center at Grimmerhus, Skaelskor, Denmark.

Currently Mariko is an active member in the Alberta Craft community. She is a sessional instructor with the ACAD Ceramics Department and also teaches children’s ceramic classes at the North Mount Pleasant Art Center. She is also co-founder of a new online gallery and boutique ‘Box Social’. As part of this initiative she is also revitalizing the ‘Made in Canada’ Arts & Craft Market in Calgary.

by Kari Woo

Also Nominated: Sarah E. Smith

(featured on page 5)

Tea Pots by Christian Barr

Jar with Morning Glories & Dragonfly by Rita McGie

Blue Squid on Red Plate by Mariko Paterson.

Feature Gallery

Glass 2009

Over the last four years the AFA has significantly increased its commitment to supporting the craft arts,...

particularly in glass, ceramics and fibre. For example, in recent years AFA has commissioned 3 major pieces for its new building in Edmonton - from Jane Kidd, Calgary, a large tapestry; from Brenda Malkinson, Edmonton, a large fused glass ÒdrawingÓ; and from Mark Gibeau, Strathmore, a large glass chandelier. All three artists happen to be active ACC members.

During the fiscal year of 2007-08, the AFA also set out to expand almost double - its existing glass collection. Eventually more that $90,000 of glass was acquired, through direct submission by artists to the bi-yearly acquisition process, through independent curators and galleries, via studio visits, and from the Alberta Craft Council Gallery. (The ACC and the AFA are currently collaborating on a more organized exhibition and acquisition of Alberta ceramics that will be added to the provincial collection. The call for this competition is on page 3 of this magazine.)

To both enhance craft arts activity, and to encourage this new effort by the AFA to honour and support craft artists, the Alberta Craft Council is excited to present

the entire 2007-08 glass acquisition collection in a major exhibition, called Glass 2009.

This exhibition includes pieces by some of AlbertaÕs most established glass artists, pieces from some of the most exciting emerging artists, as well as some almost ÒhistoricÓ pieces. This exhibition is unique in another respect. This is the first time a complete year of acquisition, and a complete collection in one genre, has been presented in a single exhibition. In the future, all this work will be dispersed around the province for installation in various government and public settings and available for exhibition loans.

Glass Artist’s...

included in the acquisition and Exhibition are:

Bee Kingdom

Tim Belliveau

Katrina Brodie

Ryan Marsh Fairweather

Mark Gibeau

Robert Held

Martha Henry

Jeff Holmwood

Ciara Jayne Hossack

Darren J. Petersen

Nathan Philips

Julia Reimer

Tyler Rock

Leslie Rowe-Israelson

Keith Walker

Martha Henry’s “Coyote Bowl”, in blown and blasted glass, is one of the last of her now-classic wildlife tributes. This particular piece toured in the ACC’s “All About Alberta” exhibition to Washington DC and 9 other cities in 3 countries.

Coyote, 2001

Handblown glass, sandblasted (24 x 36 x 36 cm)

Ryan Marsh Fairweather’s “Sophotronic Chibi” in blown glass provides another view of the anime phenomenon of half-humanhalf-digital characters… sort of the little people of the internet.

Sophotronic Chibi, 2008 Blown glass, sandblasted, liquid luster oil (32 x 18 x 18 cm)

Darren Petersen’s “Mayfly Vessel” continues his subtle and elegant explorations, in blown and blasted glass with silver leaf and foil, about his love of Alberta’s fragile rivers.

Mayfly Vessel, 2009 Blown glass, silver leaf, silver foil (37 x 27 x 13 cm)

Feature Gallery

Tim Belliveau’s “Blue Arbonaught”, in blown, engraved and assembled glass with enamels, is a pithy statement about environmental degradation in which a post-industrial forest is preserved as a specimen tree under a bell jar.

Blue Arbonaught, 2008 Blown glass engraved with marine enamel (48 x 26 x 16 cm)

Katrina Brodie’s “Shard Bowls” apply graphic fragments in sandblasted glass to almost-ordinary blow bowls, in quirky references to kitchen products and vintage wallpaper or advertisements.

Shard Bowl 3, 2007 Blown glass, sandblasted (14 x 16 x 17 cm)

Ciara Jayne Hossack’s “Waves” are intriguing slabs of cast and coloured glass with Rorschach-like suggestions of land, water and other national elements, or perhaps a glass of water with flavour crystals.

Waves, 2007 Cast glass (31 x 37.5 x 3.5 cm)

All images courtesy of AFA

Shop Talk

Happy Holidays!

December Hours: Mon – Sat: 10 am – 5 pm; Sun: 11 am – 4 pm: Thurs: until 6 pm

December 24: 10 am – 3 pm; Shop and ACC offices closed December 25 – January 4, 2010.

Staff Pick’s for Christmas Shopping

Nancy St. Hilaire’s pick:

Cathy Terepocki Mugs ($34 each)

I like the clean lines and simple shape of CathyÕs work. I picked these particular mugs because of the lovely images of birds, nests, flowers, and other flora and fauna will sustain me through another Alberta winter. Cathy operates a gallery in Nelson, BC featuring contemporary Canadian craft and design.

Annette Aslund’s pick:

Gillian Hillerud Paper and Pearl Brooch ($220)

The talented metalsmith, Gillian Hillerud (Calgary), has gained notoriety nationally and internationally for her unique paper and pearl line. These unconventional pieces combine the normalcy of paper with precious pearls and metals to create an object to be treasured. Clean lines and intricate details form a timeless art piece which would be a lovely find in any stocking.

Elaine Emerson’s pick:

Ilya Oratovsky (Edmonton) Shawl ($90)

Ilya’s finely woven scarves are created from local wool and alpaca. Alpaca is known for its fineness, light weight and warmth. Combining both fine craft and fashion in his creations makes this a luxurious yet practical choice and a welcome addition on those oh-so-cold December days.

Tom McFall’s pick:

Voyager Art & Tile Wall Sculpture ($250)

It is always a challenge to choose only one staff pickÉ because the Alberta Craft Council has soooo many creative and accomplished members. I chose tile-sculptures by Voyageur Art and Tile (Dawn Detarando and Brian McArthur). These explore various bits of Canadiana, with bold, graphic, witty exuberance.

I bought the Canadian geese and their golden egg as my personal gift to my friend Byeun Gwang Seop, manager of the Korean Craft Museum and the Cheongju International Craft Biennale. I wrote Byeun a mini-essay and thank you letter explaining my interpretation of this pieceÉ the Canadian Geese (a la Aesop) that laid a golden egg in the form of all our amazing Canadian activity at the 2009 Biennale.

Images by Laura O’Connor

Laura O’Connor’s pick: Matt Gould Christmas Stockings ($95 each)

Make your holiday dŽcor as chic as it is merry with retro stockings by Matt Gould (Red Deer). MattÕs whimsical Christmas stockings include appliquŽ and hand work as well as the use of vintage roller paint images which give them an air of simpler days gone by. The patches are iconic, playful and have very little to do with traditional Christmas symbolism which heightens the spirited interplay between occasion and imagery, opening these seasonal icons up to any variety of interpretations.

Joanne Hamel’s pick: Christina Koscielnuk (Redwater) Pysanka ($30-$60 each)

I would choose any one of these delicate and beautiful pysanka, each piece is created with precision and the skill of a true master.

Shop Talk

Jeff Collins’ pick: Jeff Holmwood Lumpy bottle and glass ($135 and $50 each)

I picked this because it is perfect for decanting your holiday spirits. Jeff has closed his Edmonton hot-shop and is now in transition in BC.

Jenna Stanton’s pick:

Mason Eyben (Kitscoty) Madrone Tripod Bowl ($350)

These bowls are turned paper thin from madrone (arbutus) wood and are one of my favourite series in the shop. I am often fielding questions from curious customers, inspecting the pieces and wondering what they are made from and the technique involved. Each piece is carefully turned on the lathe when the wood is still wet, and dried in the microwave to create its rippled and intriguing surface. Microwaved craft has never looked so good!

Claire Uhlick’s pick: Sam Uhlick Teapot and Mugs ($110 and $20 each)

My pick is a teapot set by Sam Uhlick. Both beautiful and functional this is a perfect gift for those who love a warm cup of tea on a cold winter day. Sam has been a full-time potter in Ardrossan for 30 years.

In the News

KUDOS

Before traveling to Japan in May, Julia Reimer, Black Diamond, was asked by the Prime Minister’s office to do a commission of her Window Vase series. These pieces were presented to the Emperor and Empress of Japan during their current visit to Canada. Julia states that this feels like even more of an honour after her time in Japan researching craft traditions. If you are interested Julia and Tyler Rock created a blog of photos and stories of their trip at www.firebrandglass.ca/blog

Pat StrakowskiÕs new book ÒMoon Nibbler, the Art of Pat StrakowskiÓ by Andrew Oko, will be officially launched October 1, 2009 at 6:00 at the Triangle Gallery, 800 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary. The book is published by Frontenac House Ltd. with photography by John W. Heintz and design by Neil Petrunia.

Wine Cups by ceramic artist Enzien Kufeld (Wildwood) were selected by Juror: Beth Lo, Professor of Art, University of Montana for inclusion in the 2nd Lillstreet International, Drink : Functional Forms for Every Libation. Lillstreet International is a juried exhibition that is designed to address contemporary issues in and the ever-changing scope of ceramic art and will be held at the Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago IL from September 14 - October 11, 2009 and can be viewed online during these dates at www.lillstreet.com

Tyler Rock, Black Diamond, has been invited to teach a workshop in Montreal (which is celebrating the year of glass) next spring for the national glass conference.

Bee Kingdom are pleased to announce the opening of their new store at Art Central with the assistance of AXIS gallery. It is a large space on the corner of 7th Avenue and Centre Street (formerly Nova Scotia Crystal), and will be showing their glass exclusively. The grand opening was in June.

In addition to this space opening, Bee Kingdom has had number of events going on throughout the year. Their traveling exhibit ÒCitiesÓ was shown in Berlin last spring and travelled to Athens, Greece in September. They have been invited to demonstrate at The Glass Furnace in Turkey. For details on the show, visit this link: http://www.beekingdom.ca/CITIES/cities.html

Sonja NevenÕs image wasnÕt properly printed in the summer magazine article about ÒGone GreenÓ. Her neckpiece was exhibited at EdmontonÕs City hall and in the Alberta Craft CouncilÕs Discovery Gallery in July. The exhibition ÒGone GreenÓ featured artists exploring environmentally conscious aspects of fine craft presented by the Alberta Craft Council with the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.

Fibre artist Debbie Caseburg Tyson (Edmonton) and poet Sharon Caseburg (Winnipeg) have had their collaborative chapbook sleepwalking published by Jackpine Press. The book launch was held in Saskatoon in late May. JackPine Press provides writers and artists a venue to engage in visual and textual dialogues. Its mission is to publish chapbooks whose form and content are both artistically integrated and unique. The result of these collaborations between writers and artists are handmade books that are as interesting as art objects as they are engaging works of literature. (www. jackpinepress.com)

Natali Rodrigues (Calgary) was recently appointed as the Head of the Glass Department, at the Alberta College of Art + Design. This is a two-year position, and Natali is looking forward to the challenges that the next two years will provide.

Bonnyville-based sculptor Loretta Kyle is featured in the August issue of The Wild Lands Advocate, the journal of the Alberta Wilderness Association. The issue features photos of six sculptures - ÒWith Authority,Ó ÒSurveying,Ó ÒEvidence,Ó ÒAir,Ó ÒTurn Away,Ó and ÒMating DanceÓ .

The Wild Lands Advocate, the journal of the Alberta Wilderness Association, a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to wilderness conservation, is published every two months. Most issues of the Advocate feature the work of an Alberta artist for whom Ònature,Ó in one form or another, figures prominently in their art. Subscriptions to the Advocate are free with a $25 lifetime membership ($30 for a family) or $30 if you do not want to join the Association. If you would like AWA to consider featuring your art for a future issue of the magazine please contact the editor, Ian Urquhart, at ianurquhart@me.com

David Belke of Sundogs and Northern Lights Studios chose to leave life on this earth August 10, 2009.

In 1979 David introduced Alberta to traditional willow furniture. He taught throughout communities in Alberta, Red Deer and Lethbridge Colleges and Devonian Botanic Gardens. His works evolved from Traditional designs to garden sculptures and more contemporary works. Eventually he included stone in his work to create stone sculptures. His largest work, a seven foot Inuksuk stands off Kingsway Avenue at Vecter Engineering in Edmonton. Many of his willow pieces rest in homes, gardens and businesses.

Thanks to all that shared time, talents, encouragement and support to make his dreams possible. -Rae Hunter

Janny Greidanus, long-time member and potter passed away on August 25, 2009 in Calgary. The ACC board and staff would like to send condolences to her family. She loved travel, lived with her family for four years in Africa (Zambia) and visited almost all continents. Her vibrant enthusiasm for life was clear to all. Jan was an ardent potter with high artistic standards and taught evening ceramics classes in Calgary for many years. She enjoyed theatre and the arts, the outdoors, sunny days, preparing fantastic food and participating in an adventure.

Sonja Neven, Cochrane Vintage Pearl Button Neckpiece Recycled 14K gold, sterling silver and Mother of Pearl buttons.

In the News

Alberta Craft Council AGM

ACC members gathered at Medalta Historic Clay District in Medicine Hat for the Annual General Meeting on June 20 & 21, 2009. The Medalta International Artists in Residence (MIAIR) which previously operated at the Hycroft China site for ten years, held its official opening on the Saturday at the Medalta site in the new Shaw International Centre for Contemporary Ceramics, a state of the art facility that will bring together contemporary ceramic artists from all over the world.

After the AGM on Sunday the group was fortunate to have a personal tour from Barry Finkelman, the Executive Director and General Manager of the Historic Clay District, and Les Manning, the Artistic Director of the MIAIR program. Les, a leading force in the creation of the residency and its new space at Medalta, was also presented with a dedication of the Les Manning Gallery, in the new Shaw Center during the weekend festivities. For more information on Medalta and its residency go to www.medalta.org

ÒGoodness, Gracious Great Bowls of FireÓ Opening

The Calgary Clay Arts Association (CCAA) had an astonishing opening on Thursday, September 3rd, 2009. Held at a top floor gallery at Art Central, Calgary, the exhibition (September 3-26, 2009) occurred during a perfect alignment of four cultural events, ensuring many visitors, and opportunities to sell work. Ten artists showed their work: Connie Cooper, Krista Gowland, Carolyn Howard, Ashley Morrow, Connie Pike, Connie Ptasinski, Monika Smith, Joey Stewart Kingwell, Susan Thorpe, and Kathy Werenka. A number of enthusiastic CCAA volunteers helped with the opening.

What has helped make this opening so exciting? The artistsÕ reception was held on ÔFirst ThursdayÕ which is CalgaryÕs monthly culture crawl, during which arts organizations, attractions, hotels and restaurants in the Cultural District stay open late and offer special programming, deals and events, most of it free to a healthy population of art connoisseurs. The second alignment was CalgaryÕs declaration of Culture Month, new initiative by the Calgary Arts Development and their promotion and celebration of the arts in Calgary, which was tucked into the third important element ÑAlberta Art DaysÑa provincial-wide celebration of the arts. The fourth was Art Walk, September 19-20, in Calgary; this event celebrates over 20 years of promoting Calgary galleries and studio visits. These initiatives and promotions are getting Calgarians out to see whatÕs going on.

For more information about ÒGoodness, Gracious, Great Bowls of FireÓ, please visit our website: www.calgaryclayarts.org, or contact Monika Smith at 403-242-6162.

Connie Pike shows off her Bowl in “Goodness, Gracious, Great Bowls of Fire”

The Les Manning Gallery in the new Shaw International Centre for Contemporary Ceramics, home of the Medalta International Artists in Residence (MIAIR) program.

Shown here in the new Les Manning Gallery are: Bruce & Carolyn Paterson, Henry & Shon Schlosser, Vic Steel, Jenna Stanton, Simon Wroot, Patti Hartnagel, Les Manning, Kari Woo and Tom McFall.

In the News

Calgary Clay Arts presents Katrina Chaytor

The Calgary Clay Arts Association (CCAA) has had growing involvement and attendance in 2009 and continues to develop programs for its membership, creating community and having some fun! The ÒLunch Box ShowÓ has started the ball rolling as a themed show and sale; and at the 2009 AGM, Dr. Judy Sterner, who teaches cultural anthropology, material culture and the history of ceramics at ACAD, spoke on her work and investigation of Michael Cardew, Ladi Kwali and the Abuja Pottery Training Centre Nigeria. The ÒGoodness Gracious, Great Bowls of FireÓ Show was featured in Art Central, September 3 to 26, 2009.

Our first ever talk and demo was by Calgary clay artist, and full time instructor at ACAD, Katrina Chaytor, on June 27, 2009 at Ceramics Canada.

Katrina gave a lively presentation that identified her artistic development and influences. Her current

decorative technique of using computer symbols is based on her esthetic exploration of the contemporary world and the ironic if not humorous and subtle play on one of the most ancient of materials.

She referred to the historical influences that have informed her work, for example, her well thumbed copy of: A Handbook of Ornament by Franz Sales Meyer to generate ideas for her contemporized surfaces. She states, ÒHistorical references are important as we are part of a continuum, a ceramic history that I look to for inspiration. I embrace the challenge to be innovative and current in how I ÔmineÕ this history.Ó Further, her trips to Greece, Mexico and China as part of international ceramics exchanges and residencies gave her a first-hand look and then the opportunity to work surrounded in that culture. ÒThe residencies have offered those unique first hand experiences to look back at history (i.e. the Crete and the Minoan culture as displayed in the ceramics at the Heraklion Museum), to work

with a process that has a long history (the Uriarte Talavera Factory, Puebla /Mexico) and one of the oldest, China, we were asked to make work that was an interpretation or experience of China from our point of view during a month long stay at the FuLe International Ceramics Art Museums and Pottery Village.Ó

From using her plaster templates of patterns, cutting the clay, to assembling forms, Katrina provided a brief glimpse how she makes her work. Using her recently adopted clay bodyÑDarcyÕs MajolicaÑand new directionsÑmoving from stoneware to terracotta and developing a pallet of glazes for this, Katrina spent the afternoon providing an insider look at her techniques while inviting questions. She showed her personal quirksÑher favorite cocktail fork to score surfaces, her silicon rolling pin to get thin, even pieces, her special knife to cut through layers and create footed vessels, and a red Mud Toolª to achieve the slick, smooth finish to edges. There were lots of tips and tricks and practi-

cal bits of advice, including using vinegar to lute surfaces and optional techniques on making handles and spouts.

The CCAA has a mandate to offer members community, talks, demos, shows and sales and to provide educational and professional programs in order to enhance the appreciation of clay arts in the Calgary region. For more information on the CCAA, please visit www.calgaryclayarts.org or contact Monika Smith, smithpr1@ telus.net

Monika Smith, Calgary Clay Arts Association

Below left: Katrina Chaytor demonstrates her handbuilding techniques at the Calgary Clay Arts Association special event. Teapot and trivet by Katrina Chaytor.

CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: For the Winter 2010 issue is November 25, 2009

Email: acc@albertacraft.ab.ca

TheAlberta Craft Council is open to submissions of opportunities for craftspeople,from any craft organization in the province, space permitting.If you are interested in promoting a special event,activity,gallery,show,or employment opportunity,please call theACC office.TheACC makes every effort to ensure the reliability of all the programs and services listed below;however we will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of doing business with any of the advertisers contained herein.

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

Check out www.albertacraft.ab.ca and hit the EVENTS link for up to date and expanded listings for calls for artists.

Public Art Calls, Percent for Art, Edmonton Arts Council

Public Art in Edmonton Cities across North America have municipal Percent for Art programs to acquire public art based on a percentage of annual capital budget expenditures (1 or 2% is standard). Canadian cities are revising their Percent for Art policies to reflect a demand for culture and high quality urban environments. Edmonton developed a Percent for Art policy in 1991. The Edmonton Arts Council administrates the Percent for Art policy and provides advice and services about public art to the City of Edmonton. Public artworks accessioned by the City of Edmonton are part of the City’s Public Art Bank. www. edmontonarts.ca.

Call for Submissions, Creekhouse Gallery Looking for Canadian Jewellery Artists, Vancouver

Deadline is ongoing The Creekhouse Gallery - featuring Michael Dean - is looking for Canadian Jewellery Artists to be a featured in their new gallery in The Creekhouse on Granville Island. With Vancouver hosting the 2010 Olympic Games the timing is perfect to promote talented Canadian Jewellery Artists to the world. To be considered please contact Michael Dean or Carole Baldock at mddesign@intergate.ca or 604-684-3866.

Call for Artists, Sandfly Gallery & Gifts, Medicine Hat

Deadline is ongoing Sandfly Gallery & Gifts is now accepting proposals from visual artists & craftspeople for 2009 and 2010. Sandfly’s main gallery space exhibits 5 shows each year and rotates smaller bodies of work through its boutique rooms year round. Sandfly is also looking for unique and contemporary functional art and giftware including glass, pottery, jewellery, fibre art and more. Send a CD of 10-20 images with a current curriculum vitae and a one page project/product description with a SASE and mail to: Sandfly Gallery & Gifts 519 2nd Street SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0C5 Sandfly Gallery claims 40% of sales and in some circumstances will consider purchasing items directly from artists at wholesale price. Contact Wendy Struck for more information at 403-488-0426

Purchase of Art Works by Canadian Artists for the Canada Council Art Bank Collection

Deadline October 15 (Postmarked) Guidelines and application form (in PDF format) - http://www.artbank.ca/The+Collection/ Purchase+Program+Information/. You can also contact the Art Bank for a printed copy, Suzanne Wolfe 613-566-4414 or 1-800263-5588, ext. 4612 suzanne.wolfe@canadacouncil.ca

The Red Hot Show, INFLUX Jewellery Gallery

Deadline for Submissions October 16 INFLUX Jewellery Gallery invites artists to interpret the theme of “The Red Hot Show” for our autumn exhibition of contemporary art jewellery. Some like it Red, some like it Hot and some like it Red Hot. What is your preference? Show us the limit of your passion for art, for life, or for whatever revs you up and keeps your work alive. As always, quality, uniqueness of design, and innovation will be high on the priority list of accepted work. Contact information: INFLUX Jewellery Gallery Shona Rae #201-100- 7 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0W4 403-266-7527 / info@influxgallery.com / www. influxgallery.com.

Call for Artists, SunCatcher’s Design Studio, Bragg Creek

Deadline Ongoing Are you an artist who is interested in putting some of their works in our shop on a consignment basis. We have limited space but are always happy to feature Alberta artists that we feel would be a fit with our environment and demographic. Please email an artist’s statement and image of your work for our consideration info@suncatchersdesigns.com (www.suncatchersdesigns.com).

Call for Accessory Designers, Urban Knitters, Edmonton

Deadline is ongoing Urban Knitters, a new yarn and accessory retailer is looking for artisans that make unique decorative accessories to use on hand knitted items. Particularly looking for buttons, shawl pins, and purse handles to sell in the store. Contact Valerie at 780-438-3835, 10422-82 Avenue Edmonton.

The Art Gallery of Calgary Shop

Deadline is ongoing The AGCshop is interested to hear from Canada’s artists wanting to display their work on a consignment basis in addition to helping the public recognize the value and broad spectrum of Canadian Artist while finding that perfect gift for special someone. Contact: Mary-Colleen Rabb, Manager of Visitor Services and AGCshop at 403-770-1350 or mrabb@ artgallerycalgary.org.

Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft

Deadline is ongoing Where do Canadian and American craft artists sell to retailers specializing in high-quality handmade creations? At the biannual Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, the largest wholesale trade show of its kind. www. americancraft.com/BMAC/index.html.

The Calgary Allied Arts Foundation Residency Program st[art]@Art Central

Deadline is ongoing st[art] @ Art Central is a short-term residency for artists and designers just out of school, or for those who have worked in a studio and would benefit from some short-term exhibition space. The programming committee meeting three times a year to review the applications. The submission form may be found at http://caafonline.org/documents/caaf_start_residency.pdf.

INFLUX Jewellery Gallery, Calgary

Deadline is ongoing Located in Art Central, the heart of Calgary’s Arts District, we represent a diverse selection of Canadian and international artists and designers specializing in art jewellery and wearable art. To apply please submit up to 8 slides with corresponding slide list, one page CV, artist’s statement and selfaddressed stamped envelope. Deadline is ongoing. Packages may be sent to #201, 100 – 7 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 0W4. For more information call 403-266-7527, or email info@influxgallery.com.

Southern Alberta Art Gallery Gift Shop

Deadline is ongoing Are you seeking a select outlet for your finely crafted glass, ceramics, jewellery, weaving or quilting? The Southern Alberta Art Gallery, located in Lethbridge extends an invitation to artists and craftspeople to build an appreciative client base 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: Naomi Sato, Visitor Services Manager, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 601-3 Ave. South Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0H4, 403- 327-8770 ext 0 or email nsato@saag.ca.

Northern Alberta Jubilee Rotating Art Exhibitions, Edmonton

Deadline is ongoing The Rotating Art exhibits are an exciting example of the Friends Society’s support of local arts and artists. The exhibit, located in the Kaasa Lobby, will be available for viewing by patrons visiting the Jubilee for performances, functions and special events. Each show and artist is incorporated into the Jubilee’s education programs with youth and seniors. Art rotates on a quarterly basis – this allows us to feature a variety of Alberta artists throughout the year. Submission information is available on the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium website, www.jubileeauditorium.com.

Northern Life Museum, Fort Smith NWT

Deadline is ongoing The Northern Life Museum in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories is looking for qualified instructors for weekend workshops. We are presently looking for acrylic painting,

precious metal clay and polymer clay jewellery instructors. We offer air fare, accommodation and instructor fees; meals are the responsibility of the instructor. If interested please contact Laurie Young, Manager at 867-872-2859 during the day and at 867872-2441 in the evening or nlmmanager@northwestel.net.

Invitation for Jurors and Instructors, Canmore Artists and Artisans Guild

Deadline is ongoing

The Canmore Artists and Artisans Guild are looking for people to instruct workshops, perform critiques and/or jury works by the Canmore Artists and Artisans Guild in Canmore, Alberta. Please forward any comments or proposals with fee schedule to: Katie_anderson@telus.net / 403-678-9423.

The City Arts Centre, Edmonton

Deadline is ongoing Looking for new pottery instructors. Instructors should be able to throw, hand-build and have a good grasp of pottery as it relates to art, craft and design. Technical experience with electric oxidization kilns and glaze technology will be an asset alongside previous teaching experience. Resumes and CV’s can be sent to the City Arts Centre, 10943 - 84 Avenue, Edmonton AB T6G 0V5 or email ruth-anne.french@edmonton.ca.

Centre for Creative Arts, Grande Prairie

Deadline is ongoing

The Centre for Creative Arts has an ongoing need for new instructors and volunteers and right now is an exciting time to be involved. We are currently looking for instructors in drawing, performing arts, music, writing, painting, youth programs, wellness, photography, digital media, crafts, and much more! If you have a passion you would like to share please contact us for more information. Volunteers are also needed to assist with the planning and implementation of future activities, if you have some time to spare and would like to be actively involved in your community we can find a place for you! www.creativecentre.ca.

CRAFT SHOWS AND FAIRS

The Alberta Craft Council website lists more than 100 craft shows and fairs inAlberta and elsewhere,www.albertacraft.ab.ca. Hit the EVENTS link and search the directory for details on each show.

Are you a show promoter looking for vendors for your craft show? Email all the information about your show to jeff@ albertacraft.ab.ca and it will be posted it in our directory of Craft Fairs and Shows online at www.albertacraft.ab.ca.

CONFERENCES

Saskatoon Twenty Ten Woodturning Symposium, Saskatoon July 23 - 25, 2010 SIAST Kelsey Campus Hosted by Hub City & Prince Albert Woodturners in partnership with the Saskatchewan Craft Council. Space is limited to 100 registrants and the deadline is June 15, 2010. For more information mail to: 813 Broadway Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B5 Fax (306) 244-2711 Phone (306) 653-3616.

For further information contact Mel Genge (306) 653-2297 mgg@shaw.ca

EDUCATION

Does your group offer classes or instruction that would be of interest toAlberta Craft Council members? E-mail your information to acc@albertacraft.ab.ca and we will be sure to include it in our calendar section.

Bedrock Supply Jewellery, Glass and Stone Classes, Edmonton Workshops and Classes in Silversmithing Jewellery Making, Precious Metal Clay, Bead Stringing, Casting and Mold Making, Lampworking/ Glass Bead Making, Soapstone Carving and

Coming Soon: Basic Lapidary and Stone Drilling. For Glass check out www.lauschacanada.com. For Jewellery check out www.littlerockjewellerystudio.com Or www.bedrocksupply.com. Bedrock Supply, 9435 63 Avenue Edmonton, 780-434-2040 or toll free 1-800-661-3988 / sales@bedrocksupply.ca.

MacEwan’s Centre for the Arts and Communications, Edmonton

Discover our atrium-inspired campus – host to a multitude of full-time programs in the performing, visual and communication arts. Visit us at 10045 – 156 street and discover more! We also host a number of events in our newly-renovated 363-seat John L. Haar Theatre, in addition to offering continuous part-time credit and non-credit courses. www.MacEwan.ca/creativity

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, Edmonton Register for workshops held by the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA). Workshops this winter and spring include: Calligraphy, Pressed Flower Cards, Iconography, Didukh Weaving, Ukrainian Whitework Sampler, and The Art of Korovai (Ukrainian Wedding Bread). For brochure or more information contact the ACUA office 780-488-8558 or info@acuarts.ca.

Native Arts & Culture Programs

Portage College, Lac La Biche

Are you creative and possess an artistic flair? Come and develop your skills through the Native Artisans program at Portage College. Hands-on instruction in traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art forms. Full and part time study is available. Call for more information 780-623-5649 or visit portagecollege.ca.

The Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta Offers home study and group weaving educational opportunities through the Weaving Certificate Programme. Call the administrator for more information about current study groups, upcoming courses, volunteering or teaching opportunities.

Phone: 780-987-3593 Email: gayleis@telusplanet.net.

City Arts Centre, Edmonton

The City Arts Centre in Edmonton offers many courses in art, craft, dance, theatre, and active living throughout the summer. 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.

Edmonton Weaver’s Guild Classes and Workshops

Classes in beginner and intermediate weaving and spinning are offered along with workshops on drop spindling, dyeing, felting, rag rugs, tapestry weaving, and weaving for kids too. Registration is open to anyone, but space is limited. For information call: 780-425-9280, email: ewg@interbaun.com or check our website at: http://clubweb.interbaun.com/~ewg/.

Drop-in Art Classes & Special Workshops, Harcourt House, Edmonton

For over fifteen years Harcourt House has been providing the community with a wide range of art classes and workshops. Sculpting the figure in clay, figure drawing, painting the figure, drawing the self portrait & exploring portraiture, sculpting the figure in relief, sculpture - slab forms in clay, patinas for sculpture, sculpting organic clay pots, alternative Polaroid techniques, egg tempera workshop plus many others. For more information please contact: Harcourt House office at 780-426-4180, visit at 10215 –112 St, Edmonton, AB or www.harcourthouse.ab.ca.

Fall Soapstone Carving Classes by Allan Waidman

Beginners course Nov 6/7 at the Devonian Botanic Gardens. Advanced course Nov 27/28. Contact DBG directly at 780-9873054 for registration and details. Nov 20/21 at the Gallery on Main, Lacombe. Contact Laverne at 403-782-3402 to register. (All materials and tools supplied)

GRANTS/AWARDS

Visit theAlberta Craft Council website for a complete listing of grants,awards and scholarships available toAlberta craft artists, www.albertacraft.ab.ca. Follow the Info link and then hit on Grants and Awards.

Arts and Education Awards Available, Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre

Deadline November 30 The Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) at Grant MacEwan College is calling for applications for the four awards briefly described below. Application forms and guidelines are available from URDC http://www. macewan.ca/web/artssci/urdc/projects/detailspage.cfm?id=1873.

The Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA) Award ($500) is offered annually for a project that fosters a greater awareness of Ukrainian art in Alberta. This project may be in the form of an exhibit, tour, festival, educational program, or special project. Submissions for this year’s award must be in Ukrainian. Previous recipients of this award are not eligible.

Calgary Arts Development’s Special Projects Grant

Annual Deadlines January 15, May 15, October 15 This program invests in specific projects of artists, organizations and adhoc groups in Calgary. Special Project Grants are usually awarded in the $1,000 to $10,000 range. Guidelines and criteria for the program - http://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/special_projects.

The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass Scholarship Programs

Scholarships available to glass artists applying for residencies and courses in the spring, summer and fall. For details: http://www. cmog.org/index.asp?pageId=413 or thestudio@cmog.org.

Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Project Grants for Individuals

Annual Deadlines February 15 & September 1

AFA offices are located at 10708 – 105 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 0A1 P: 780-427-9968 (310-0000 toll-free) www.affta.ab.ca.

Art Acquisition by Application, Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Annual Deadlines April 1 & October 1 The AFA invites eligible artists resident in Alberta to submit applications for the collection art purchase program. Download guidelines and forms from www.affta.ab.ca or call 780-427-9968 (310-0000 toll-free).

The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre

Artist in Residence Program

Deadline Second Friday in March 5:00 pm local time, annually. Openings for recent graduates in hot glass, metal, ceramics and textiles. Contact: Head of the Craft Department – Melanie Egan, 416-973-4963 megan@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit Http://harbourfrontcentre.com/learn/craftdepartment.cfm#a

Molson Prizes, Canada Council for the Arts

Deadline December 1 Two prizes of $50,000 each are awarded annually to distinguished Canadians, one in the arts and the other in the social sciences and humanities. Funded from the income of a $1 million endowment given to the Canada Council by the Molson Family Foundation, the Molson Prizes encourage Canadians honoured with this distinction to continue contributing to the cultural and intellectual heritage of Canada. The Canada Council administers the awards in conjunction with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and assumes responsibility for choosing the winners. www.canadacouncil.ca/ prizes/molson.

OPPORTUNITIES

Established Craft Gallery in Lake Louise for Sale

Situated in the Samson Mall in Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Canadian Naturally (established 1997) is a well-known gallery carrying a wide range of Canadian handcraft. The owner, having turned 60 this year, would like to retire. 3-bedroom condo

available as part of the lease.

To enquire contact Bronwyn Jones: bronwyn.49@gmail.com

Call for Contributors, Fuse Magazine

Fuse is looking for submissions for upcoming issues. It is especially interested in being more representative of the arts across the country. The editors are looking for reviews, columns, features and artist projects and a contributing editor who is based in Halifax and another in Newfoundland. For the summer issue of Fuse, editors specifically need reviews and artist projects, but they accept submissions on a continual basis. Please send your pitch to: izida@fusemagazine.org. Your pitch should contain a couple of paragraphs that provide an overview of the article you propose to write, along with a recent cv and writing sample. Pitches for artist projects should include sample images and a project description. Izida Zorde (Editor) Fuse Magazine 454 - 401 Richmond St W Toronto ON M5V 3A8.

Workshop Instructors Needed to Teach at the HWSDA Conference

June 4 – 6, 2010 The Edmonton Weavers Guild is looking for fibre artists to teach at the Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta 2010 conference in Edmonton, June 4 - 6, 2010 (potential pre-conference workshops June 2 - 4). The name of the conference will be “2010 A Fibre Odyssey”. Please send proposal, cv, and fee schedule to Jen Black - mgab@telus.net by May 1, 2009. We are also looking for a keynote speaker for the Saturday evening banquet - please submit topics.

Calgary Warm Glass Guild

There is a new forum in Calgary for discussion about kiln-formed glass processes (fusing, slumping, and casting). The Calgary Warm Glass Guild meets monthly at the Alberta College of Art and Design, and all interested persons are welcome. Though the focus is on glass art made using the kiln, we also discuss how other glass-making processes and other media can be integrated into warm glass art. For more information email Jamie McDonald Gray at jgray@grayskye.com.

Northern Alberta Wood Carvers Association

NAWCA meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm September–June. Westmount Junior High School, Room #1, 11125 – 131 St, Edmonton, AB. For club information call Dave Eisenbeis 780-467-6093 or Jack Wallace 780-462-0779 or visit http://home.ecn.ab.ca/~nawca.

Edmonton Rughooking Guild Meetings

The Edmonton Rughooking Guild meets the first Thursday of every month from 10:00 - 3:00 pm at Pleasantview Community Hall, 10860 - 57 Ave, Edmonton. Instruction and supplies are available. For further information, contact Cec Caswell at 780-467-2685.

Building Successful Careers in Arts and Culture

The Cultural Human Resources Council has released a 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. info@culturalhrc.ca.

The Metalphoric Association of Metal ArtistsCalgary METALPHORIC

(a metal arts association in Calgary) has been busy fundraising and applying for shows etc. All members are invited to participate in our exhibitions. Annual membership fee is only $25.00. For more information visit Metalphoric at http://groups.yahoo. com/group/metalphoric/ or email Jeff Wilkins at large@telus.net.

Looking for Metalsmith’s, Edmonton and Area

If you are interested in forming a group much like Calgary’s Metalphoric Association of Metal Artists Group. Share ideas and skills, increased buying power, bi-annual sales, etc. Contact Ron Maunder at inspirednaturally@telus.net or 780-460-5029.

Windows of the West Stained Glass

Specializing in wildlife, western, bird, landscape, flower and abstract Panels, also designs available for Windows and Lamps. Private and Corporate Commissions Welcomed. Bob & Flory Wilkins, Innisfail, Alberta, 403-227-0429, windwest@telus.net.

TREX: Art to Share

The Book Arts

September 18-28 - Medicine Hat Public Library (403) 502 8525

October - Stettler Public Library (403) 742 2292

November - Seven Persons School (403) 832 3732

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX) south east region presents:

The Fantastical World of Jeff de Boer

September - Vauxhall Public Library (403) 654 2370

October - Kate Andrews High School, Coaldale (403) 345 4949

November - Stettler Public Library (403) 742 2292

For more info and to order our 2009-2010 Catalogue, please contact:

Dean Tatam Reeves Manager/Curator, TREX south east region

Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre 401 First St. SE Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 8W2

www.esplanade.ca www.affta.ab.ca

Jeff de Boer RoboBaby Kinetic sculpture, 2001

Dirk van Wyk Some Knots Papers, boards, black fabric, dyed paper and linen twine

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL

Taking Alberta Craft Home... to the World

New in the Shop: Bowls by John Smith-Jones

New Members

Carleen Brigley, Edmonton, Clay

Marcy Horswill, Grande Prairie, Fibre

Stephanie Jonsson, Edmonton, Clay, Fibre, Metal

Susan Klein, Calgary, Clay

Susan Kristoferson, Calgary, Fibre, Paper

Chris Munn, Sherwood Park, Clay & Cultural

Development with Strathcona County

Shirley Rimer, Red Deer, Clay

Sarah Smith, Calgary, Clay, ploymers & plastics

Cathy Terepocki, Nelson, Clay

Amy Wowk, St. Albert, Glass & Clay

Renewing Members

Bedrock Supply Ltd, Edmonton, Glass, Metal, Wood, Mixed

Verna Allison, Delburne, Clay

Mindy Andrews, Calgary, Clay

Ilse Anysas-Salkauskas, Cochrane, Fibre

Blain Askew, Grande Prairie, Wood

Ken Ayre, Grande Prairie, Wood

Robert Barclay, Spruce Grove, Clay

Christian Barr & Enzien Kufeld, Wildwood, Clay

Wendy Black-Kostuk, Edmonton, Fibre & Leather

Pat Borecky, Calgary, Fibre

Jim Bragg, Calgary, Supporter

Wendy Bryan, Edmonton, Supporter

Janet Cameron, Calgary, Fibre

Brenda Danbrook, Opal, Clay

Robin DuPont, Winlaw, Clay

Mason Eyben, Kitscoty, Wood

Giulia Fatica, Calgary, Fibre

Alain Favre, Red Deer, Clay

Andreas Friderichsen, Edmonton, Metal

Janny Greidanus, Calgary, Clay

Cheryl Griffin, Edmonton, Fibre

Darcy Gusse-Edinga, Red Deer, Fibre

Francine Hampson-Reid & John R Reid, Calgary, Clay, Glass, Wood

Martha Henry, Calgary, Glass

Gillian Hillerud, Calgary, Metal

Ted Jolda, Parksville, Glass

Jacqueline Lemieux-Wilson, Edmonton, Clay

Sandra Macdonald, Edmonton, Fibre, Paper & Beads

Pamela Marriott, Swan Hills, Fibre

Rita & John McGie, Sherwood Park, Clay

Bob McRae, Calgary, Metal,

Photography & Wood

Judi Patson, Vancouver, Metal - Jewellery

Joe & Auvery Reid, Ponoka, Clay

Cheryl Renzenbrink, Edmonton, Special Events Coordinator

Candice Ring, Tempe, Clay

Henry Schlosser, Calgary, Wood

Monika Smith, Calgary, Clay

Phyllis Starling, Botha, Clay

Diane Sullivan, Williamsburg, Clay

Margaret Sundstrom, Calgary, Clay

Nicole Tremblay, Canmore, Glass

Marjene Turnbull, Onoway, Clay

Sam Uhlick & Antonia Huysman, Ardrossan, Clay

Keith Walker, Edmonton, Glass

Laurie Wiles, Edmonton, Fibre

Ilonka Wormsbecker, Edmonton, Pressed Flowers

Return Address:

Alberta Craft Council

10186-106 Street

Edmonton, AB T5J 1H4

Dawn Detarando and Brian McArthur complete “Immense Mode”, a 20 foot sculpture at the Southgate Transit Centre in Edmonton.