Spring 2009 - Alberta Craft Magazine

CREDITS

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE

The Alberta Craft Council Magazine is published quarterly.

Submission Deadline for the Summer 2009 Issue: May 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

Member Services:

Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm

Tel: (780) 488-6611 OR 1-800-DO CRAFT (1-800-362-7238)

Fax: (780) 488-8855

Alberta Craft Gallery and Shop:

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

Amy Wowk

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.

For information on membership to the Alberta Craft Council

Call: (780) 488-6611 or Toll Free in Alberta 1-800-DO CRAFT (1-800-362-7238)

Fax: (780) 488-8855

E-Mail: acc@albertacraft.ab.ca

Website: www.albertacraft.ab.ca

Sponsors:

From the Executive Director

Is our recessionary economy all bad news?

I am regularly asked, by a variety of people with various perspectives, about the economic state of professional fine craft. My first inclination is to respond “dunno”. There is frustratingly little data or interpretation about the culture sector generally, and even less that is specific to fine craft. And these days, we all know how difficult it is to find reliable economic predictions, about almost anything. Especially in the past 2 or 3 months, I have also been asked by government contacts, media types, as well as Craft Council members, what I think might be happening with craft sales, incomes, etc. With daily media coverage of recession, slumps in retail sales, collapses of stock values, deterioration of personal retirement funds, it is hard not to worry – perhaps a lot – about the economic future. But should we? Do you know what’s happening out there? Does anyone? I have been asking ACC members what recession means to them.

One member told me that their retirement savings had declined in value to the extent that they could no longer plan to go to the Cheongju International Craft Biennale. This is disappointing. On the other hand, flight prices have dropped and the Canadian dollar is high against the Korean won, so this might actually be a good time for such a big trip.

Several members have reported that their studio sales last Christmas were the best ever. Others have said that their seasonal sales were the same as, or no worse, than previous years. And, members have reported “good” or “great” years at events such as Calyx or Art Market. Another member reports a complete collapse of his US sales.

Member galleries seem to have also had a good 2008. Although they have concerns about the uncertainty of 2009 sales, they do not expect the dreadful results experienced by car dealers or big-box furniture outlets. (Overall it seems that sales of big ticket items, especially those bought with credit or financing, have declined most dramatically.)

One member recounted her recent experience at the January wholesale show in Toronto where sales were much lower than last year. Then other members reported that their sales at the February wholesale show

in Edmonton were generally as good as or better that last year.

Sales during 2008 at the Alberta Craft Council were about 15% over the previous year, which was about 12% up from 2006. There are other economic influences or trends which are worth following. For example, interest rates are exceptionally low, construction trades people are competitively looking for new work, material and shipping costs are dropping, and new federal tax exemptions are intended to stimulate home renovations. This might be a good year to take on studio improvements or building projects.

The economic down-turn has generally brought down prices on computers, programs, cameras, and other equipment that has become necessary for portfolio building. And printing costs, as well as virtual printing services such as Lulu, are making catalogues and other promotions more affordable and more sophisticated. This might be the year to venture into or expand this sort of activity. Another idea might be more long term. The US economy will eventually start to rebound. The Alberta Craft Council, Ontario Crafts Council and Canadian Crafts Federation did a friendly “lobby” campaign to persuade the American Craft Council to open its 7 retail and wholesale shows to Canadian craft artists. This was announced last fall. Although the Canadian dollar is low in relation to the American, making travel seem expensive, this also provides a distinct price advantage for Canadians selling their work to American customers. In anticipation of US economic recovery, his might be a good time to look into more US exposure and sales. Back at home, and of more immediate interest, government arts funding appears to be secure, despite drops in resource royalties, gaming profits, taxes and other revenues. At Calgary Arts Development, Edmonton Arts Council and Alberta Foundation for the Arts, all indications are that on-going arts investment will continue as planned. This is definitely good news for anyone applying for projects grants, working on acquisition submissions, or involved in organizations such the Alberta Craft Council.

Various trends toward green, sustainable, and deep economies are expanding in direct response to problems with the mainstream economy. Most obviously, as petroleum prices bounce, or as coal is challenged as an electricity fuel, we see more availability of alternative energy sources. There are also specific projects with a “new economy” attitude. For example, Willock and Sax Gallery in Banff is located in Bison Courtyard, the greenist building in any Canadian national park. The Alberta Farmers’ Market Association is starting to look at new standards for craft in markets, partly in response to the rapid growth of “shop local” connoisseurship. And various aspects of the deep economy, such as analyzing the social or environmental logic of shipping disposable goods around the planet, are increasingly topical. I have done several media interviews recently about expanding local, ethical and creative economies.

Let’s hope that short-term declines in the mainstream economy don’t continue too much longer. Conversely, I’d like to think there is both more hope and more opportunity in longer-term shifts toward more sustainable economies. After all, none of us really need much more stuff. But we all need more valuable and meaningful things in our lives. I think there is long-term promise, beyond any temporary economic fluctuations, for the future of fine craft.

Tom McFall

“De Stijl 2008”

By

Byoung-Woo

Choi

Byoung-Woo Choi (Danny) was born in Seoul, Korea and moved to Canada 12 years ago. In 2004, he began his studies at Sheridan College in the Craft and Design Program in Oakville, Ontario. He is currently in his fourth year of the ceramics program at Alberta College of Art + Design. He was named a finalist in the Functional Ceramics category, NICHE Awards for his piece “Torso Flask”. Most recently he was accepted for the 5th World Ceramic Biennale 2009 Korea International Competition and plans to attend the opening ceremony in Icheon, South Korea on April 25th. 186 ceramic works were selected for the exhibition from 3196 submissions.

Design.

He is featured in the exhibition Coming Up Next on page 6.

Reports Get Involved! Cheongju International Craft Biennale

Canada is the guest country at the 2009 Cheongju International Craft Biennale. Since spring 2007, the Canadian Crafts Federation, Alberta Craft Council and most provincial craft councils have been planning and fundraising for this amazing project.

www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca/korea www.cheongjubiennale.or.kr

The Biennale is the largest event of its kind on the world. It’s the craft equivalent of the Cannes Film Festival. In 2007 it attracted 560,000 visitors from 50 countries and involved a $6 million budget. Bigger and longer, the 2009 Biennale includes:

1. Unity and Diversity Exhibition

• is the anchor project of the Canada Pavilion

• 10,000 sq. ft. custom built gallery space

• 6 regional networks are organizing on-line jurying, centralized handling and shipping, gathering of text and photo content, etc

• 200+ page trilingual catalogue

• ACC is expecting 20 to 30 Alberta Craft Council members and other Alberta craft artists will be included

Post Biennale Activity

+ Alberta Craft Gallery will host a 6-week exhibition of prairie-region work selected for the “Unity and Diversity” exhibition

+ Vancouver Olympics exhibition 50+ pieces from “Unity and Diversity” will be re-selected for an exhibition at the Vancouver Museum, and may tour, including to the ACC in 2010

• 14-day custom-designed tour to Seoul, Icheon and Cheongju (September 18 – October 1)

• Biennale, opening ceremony and Canada Pavilion, culture and craft destinations such as the Korean Craft Council, Insadong (gallery district), Seoul UNESCO heritage district, traditional and contemporary craft studios, Korean Craft Museum, Cheongju Artists’ Village, museums and heritage sites, river cruises, street markets and fabulous Korean food • amazingly priced at $4,087 from Alberta

For reservations, contact: Joyce Lui at Mimi Holidays Inc. 1-866-918-4080 or email info@mimiholidays.com www.mimiholidays.com/packages/CICB_2009.pdf

3. CICB International Competition

• over $100,000 in prizes, including a single senior award of $30,000 with a trip to the Biennale.

• Canadian craft artists are encouraged to enter this competition, in addition to the “Unity and Diversity”

Deadline for Receipt of Submissions - June 12 to 22 http://www.okcj.org/2008_eng/04/2009note.php

4. The Companion Exhibition

• (still untitled) exhibition will consist of 30 to 40 presentations

• will highlight and explain the organizations, institutions, events, galleries and other features that make up the “infrastructure” of fine craft in Canada

• emphasis on organizations’ roles in developing Canada’s craft culture and supporting emerging and professional craft artists

• companion catalogue, exhibition computers with links to participating organizations, and website presence

• Alberta Craft Council will present work by about 10 members

• other Alberta participants will included AFA, ACAD, and perhaps Series, Medalta Residency and some commercial galleries

Interested Alberta organizations should contact Tom McFall at tmcfall@albertacraft.ab.ca

Post Biennale Activity

+ an exhibition of Alberta work from CICB will tour Alberta 2010-13

5. Canadian Boutique

• extensive marketing project

• joint venture of larger provincial craft councils

• intended to sell about half a million dollars of Canadian fine craft

• preference will be given to those craft council members who currently have a working relationship and successful sales with their council

• Boutique national sales target $500,000

• ACC sales target - $100,000 (during the 40 days of the Biennale)

Grants

Alberta Craft Council has 6 (six) $1000 travel grants to assist Alberta craft artists included in any of the Biennale projects Independent travel assistance to Cheongju may also be available through:

Alberta Foundation for the Arts, project or cultural relations grants www.affta.ab.ca

Edmonton Arts Council, travel grants www.edmontonarts.ab.ca/grants/travel

Calgary Arts Development www.calgaryartsdevelopment.com

Canada Council for the Arts, travel grants www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/visualarts

2. South Korea Tour

Alberta Potters’ Association

Join fellow ceramic artists at the annual general meeting and workshops for the Alberta Potters’ Association May 29 – 31.

The weekend includes:

- an opening social

- throwing demos by Martin Tagseth

- a hand building demo by Mariko Patterson

- a visual presentation on NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramics Arts) by Monika Smith

- a closing reception for the APA ceramics show at the Viewpoint Gallery at the Red Deer Culture Services with live music, food and drink, door prizes and a silent auction.

Alberta Craft Council members and Alberta College of Art + Design staff and students gathered at the College March 10 to meet Gwang Sub Byeun, Hye Ryun Park, Sun Kyoung Kang from the Cheong International Craft Biennale. The Koreans were accompanied on their Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver tour by Taliaferro Jones from the Canadian Crafts Federation, Joyce Lui from Mimi Holidays and Stephen Corke from the Korea Tourism Organization.

ACC Executive Director Tom McFall and ACC board members Simon Wroot, Tara Owen, Kari Woo and Mary-Beth Laviolette hosted an event with presentations about the Biennale, the various exhibitions, projects and competitions, and the tour organized by Mimi Holidays. Korean-Canadian ACC members Do-Hee Sung and Jung Hee An assisted with translations and Korean tasty treats. ACC member and ACAD instructor Tyler Rock organized the space, AV services and promotions.

Many Thanks to our Wonderful Volunteers!

Our biennial Casino was held March 2 & 3, 2009 at the Baccarat Casino in downtown Edmonton. This fund-raising event provides over $80,000 for the Alberta Craft Council. It would not be possible without the help of the following dedicated casino volunteers:

Deirdre Allen

Barb Pankratz

Rita McGie

Ron Maunder

Sheelagh Dunlap

Matt Gould

Ross Bradley

Allan Waidman

Meghan Wagg

Janet Stein

David Cuyler

Sam Uhlick

Antonia Huysman

Dawn Detarando

Brian McArthur

Marica Fossey

Patti Hartnagel

George Heagle

Rita Doll

Bob Holland

Louise Pringle

Margaret Fairbairn

Keith Walker

Nathan Philips

Adriana Cruces

Bridget Flanagan

Tom McFall

Amy Wowk

Laura O’Connor

Elaine Emerson

Jenna Stanton

Joanne Hamel

Nancy St.Hilaire

Jeff Collins

Wood Firing Workshop with Martin Tagseth:

May 26 – May 31, 2009

$150 for APA members $200 for non-members

The wood firing will take place at the Red Deer College kiln pad

Limited to 12 participants

Martin will go over the techniques for glazing, wadding, loading and firing a wood kiln as well demonstrate his techniques on throwing and give a slide lecture.

Martin Tagseth, from Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan, is a fulltime village potter and master at wood firing. He has a BFA from Nova Scotia College of Art & Design and a Fine Art Diploma from Red Deer College. He received his MFA from the Ohio State University and through an exchange with Institutt Keramisk Kunndsthandverk, Bergen, Norway in 1994. Martin has lectured on the ceramic arts internationally and has taught in universities and colleges throughout North America.

To register, please e-mail Dawn or Brian at voyagertile@telus.net

The group toured the North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre

Wood-fired Flask by Martin Tagseth

Feature Articles

SERIES Summer School of the Arts at Red Deer College

is a place that returning and new artists are discovering every year – like a hidden gem in central Alberta. SERIES has been a vibrant adult arts program for over 20 years. Gathering artists and instructors from across the world, it is a niche location that offers variety for every craft.

And this year, more artists can be accommodated as the new visual arts wing of RDC opens its doors in May 2009. The facility features new studios for sculpture, ceramics and two new painting studios – more than doubling the size of its current space. This large open concept will allow two pro-

grams to operate in the same area at the same time without disturbing the other. Increased storage space, additional display area, and 200 new lockers also add to the appeal of this new wing. With large windows lining the studio, artists will benefit from increased natural light and the exposure of their craft to the campus public. Visual Arts at RDC will no longer be a well-kept secret on campus!

Each studio is equipped with the latest in AV technology, including projector and screen, and wireless internet access. Safety has also been at the forefront of the planning for the new facility. Improved air quality and access to natural light will improve the experience for everyone involved.

SERIES is a something you have to experience for yourself. The summer buzz creates a campus full of emerging and professional artists working together to create something beautiful all in the name of “the piece”. A place that is small enough to be intimate, yet challenging enough to bring instructors from across the globe to teach. It’s a place where the student is first and the love of art is the name of the game. SERIES runs throughout the months of July and August. Courses are offered in Glassblowing, Ceramics, Sculpture, Metal Arts, Painting, Drawing, Jewellery, Printmaking, Book Arts, Letter Arts, Stained Glass, and much more.

Due to the generous artistic support of instructors and past students, silent auctions have been held each week during SERIES to fund the new scholarships, now available for the first time this year. SERIES may have been in operation for several decades, but now with the scholarship program, hundreds of square feet of new creative space, opportunity awaits artists this summer at RDC!

For more information about SERIES and to check out the scholarship applications please visit:

http://www.rdc.ab.ca/future_ students/continuing_education/visual_arts/series/index. html

Red Deer College wishes to welcome Jillian Best as the new Program Coordinator - Visual Arts in the Division of Continuing Education. Jillian will be responsible for SERIES, Hot Glass, Summerscapes, and the growth of non-credit visual arts programming in the new facilities at RDC.

Jillian is a graduate of the RDC Visual Arts program and obtained her BFA in Printmaking from the Alberta College of Art + Design. She has also completed the RDC Multimedia and Web Development Certificate Program. Jillian has worked as a Games Assistant with the Alberta

Summer Games, as a website designer, and most recently as a Community and Program Facilitator for Visual Arts with the City of Red Deer.

The new wing that SERIES will make home this summer. This building campaign at RDC is a part of a larger $35 million campaign to expand facilities on campus and create the ultimate space for students to learn in.

ACC Members Teaching at SERIES 09

Fibre

A Felting Workshop, Lyn Pflueger

Exploring Design on Cloth, Arlene Westen Evans

Image, Surface and Process, Arlene Westen Evans

Ceramics

Visual Fusing of Form:

From the Plate to the Vessel, Les Manning

Functional Wheel-Thrown Pottery, Connie Pike

Metal & Jewellery

Introduction to Jewellery Making, Linda Chow

Creative Jewellery Making, Linda Chow

Wrapped Wire Jewellery, Linda Chow

Fire and Hammers:

Blacksmithing for Sculpture, Shawn Cunningham

More Creative Metalsmithing, Crys Harse

Fine Silver Clay (PMC):

The Basics and Beyond, Joan Irvin

Fine Silver Clay:

July 6 - 10

July 20 - 24

July 27 - 31

Feature Articles

Artists carry on clay tradition in Medicine Hat

In 2008, the Medalta International Artists in Residence (MIAIR) program in Medicine Hat celebrated its tenth year of hosting visiting artists from across the globe. The residency, run by Artistic Director Les Manning and a dedicated core of volunteers, has traditionally been a month-long program that operated in the Medicine Hat Historic Clay District’s Hycroft China site. Manning, previously the head of the Ceramics department at the Banff Centre, has been working in Medicine Hat for the past eight years. When the International Centre for Contemporary Ceramics opens at the Medalta Potteries National Historic Site this spring it will provide the opportunity for MIAIR to expand its programming and move towards offering year-round artist residencies.

flourished into the first half of the 20th century with Medalta Potteries, Alberta Clay Products, Hycroft China and others. The factories produced everything from the iconic stoneware crocks to vibrant hand-painted art ware to sewer pipe and other industrial products. In a time when Western Canada supplied nothing more than raw materials to the factories in Ontario, Medalta Potteries was the only Western factory shipping finished goods of any kind east of Lake Superior and once produced threequarters of all stoneware in Canada.

July 13 - 17

July 27 - 31

July 13 - 17

July 20 - 24

July 27 - 31

July 20 - 24

July 27 - 31

July 13 - 17

An Intro to PMC3, Joan Irvin August 4 & 5 and 6 & 7 (2 day workshops)

Drawing

A Week with the Figure, Ross Bradley

Glass

Bee Kingdom’s Glass Fondue, Bee Kingdom (Tim Belliveau, Ryan Fairweather and Phillip Bandura)

Playing with Fire, Katrina Brodie

Bead Camp, Katrina Brodie

Bead Camp II, Katrina Brodie

A Two Day Bead Camp, Katrina Brodie

July 13 – 17

The residency concept creates an opportunity for ceramists – who, for the most part, work individually – to re-enter a community atmosphere and take part in rejuvenating dialogue, while working with like-minded artists. Interaction with peers on an international level is advantageous for evaluating one’s own statement from a broaderperspective. This arena of discourse offers an external position from which to assess one’s ideas and desired changes. The mutual exchange of ideas and philosophies between participants increases awareness of the creative activity for the individual and group.

According to Manning, the new facility “provides the opportunity for the artist to come to a situation where we provide space and equipment so they can pursue projects at a time that is suitable to them. In the past, our programming was limited in that we could only offer it during a very specific time. For a residency to be successful, it has to be cognisant of the artists’ need – flexibility in time – which is what the new centre gives us the opportunity to do.”

The new facility will feature thirteen studios with a variety of kilns, including salt, soda, raku and woodfire kilns outside as well as electric and gas kilns inside. The new space will provide opportunities for visiting ceramic artists to experiment with new techniques and technology, while working with artists from across Canada and the world.

Medicine Hat’s legacy in clay reaches back to the 1800’s when the McCord Brick Yard began production and

Medalta’s success in Medicine Hat wasn’t isolated. Alberta clay Products’ impressive 18-kiln, five story factory was one of the largest factories of its kind in North America when it was built in 1909 and the Medicine Hat Pottery Company (later re-named Hycroft China) was shipping ware away as far as Australia by 1939.

With the new residency building opening at the Medalta Potteries National Historic Site, ceramists have the opportunity to continue the legacy of Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay District. “The spirit of the historic site – even though it was a sweatshop in its day – has been romanticized by contemporary artists” says Manning, adding that the “early industrial legacy, centered on clay production, has evolved into a legacy of contemporary ceramics. We, as artists, are carrying the torch for a new generation through this facility. We are carrying on a very interesting legacy.”

Medalta Potteries National Historic Site and the International Centre for Contemporary Ceramics are in the Historic Clay District – Western Canada’s largest National Historic Site – providing artists the opportunity to pursue their work in a unique historic setting that tells the story of clay in western Canada and ties the District’s industrial past to the present through contemporary ceramics. The stories of the Historic Clay District families and factories are being preserved and interpreted for future generations through dynamic exhibits in the unique setting on an intact 1912 pottery factory – Medalta Potteries.

For further information on MIAIR or the International Centre for Contemporary Ceramics, contact Les Manning at 403-529-1070 or visit the website at www.medalta. org.

June 8 – 12 & 15 – 19 (10 days)

July 6 - 10

July 20 - 24

July 27 - 31

August 4 & 5 and 6 & 7

Glassblo Inferno, Lisa Cerny & Lisa Samphire

Advanced Glassblowing for Beginners, Jeff Holmwood

Advanced Glassblowing for Beginners, Jeff Holmwood

July 27 - 31

May 18 – 22

August 3 - 7

Introductory Hot Glass, Darren Petersen June 29 – July 30

To Twist or Not to Twist, Darren Petersen

August 10 – 14

Bee-hive like kilns in Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay district form part of the unique setting for the residency program.

Studio space in the soon to be completed International Centre for Contemporary Ceramics. The new facility will allow MIAIR to offer expanded programming.

Discovery Gallery

Coming Up Next…. They came, they stayed, they conquered..

Across the country new generations of fine craft artists are graduating and looking for their place and voice in Canada’s craft culture. Schools, such as the Alberta College of Art + Design and Red Deer College have been educating new craft artists for decades.

Their programs help expand and enrich the experiences of new craftspeople.

We have found that recent graduates are creating unique, diverse and sophisticated bodies of work and are eager to start careers as professional craftspeople.

The impetus to start ‘Coming Up Next,’ the annual exhibition for emerging fine craft artists at the Alberta Craft Council, was to foster more involvement and build relationships with these new artists.

Since the first year, in 2006, it has become a fabulous success and is always a customer and staff favourite. Some customers even make sure they get here early on the opening morning to get the first chance to add these emerging talents to their collections.

Ten of the forty plus participants from the last three shows are now selling their work in the ACC Shop. Many of whom are now customer favourites, a testament to the art-

ists and the quality of craft education in our province. Artists in the ACC Shop from the exhibition include: Mindy Andrews, Katrina Brodie, Jenn Demke, Robin Dupont, Giulia Fatica, Gillian Hillerud, Suzette Knudsen, Do-Hee Sung, Meghan Wagg, and Kari Woo.

Most importantly many of these artists have become a part of the Alberta Craft Council community, getting involved and even joining our staff, Amy Wowk!. Many have continued to exhibit at the Council in both group and solo exhibitions, 2 have become recipients of the ACC Award of Achievement, 2 have joined the ACC board of directors and several will be a part of the ‘Canadian Boutique’ in Korea during the Cheongju International Craft Biennale. (See Shop Talk on Page 8 & 9 ).

- Jenna Stanton

Above: The Hanging Mare by Melanie Long, Calgary Cast glass, sheet glass, chains (2008) 17” x 19” x 19”

Photo by Inger Marthe Skyberg

Above Right: Small Vases by Cathy Terepocki Mid-fire porcelain with screen printed decal Right: De Stijl by Byoung-Woo Choi (Danny), Calgary Ceramic

Remnants of Community

Discovery Gallery

Gone Green an exhibition exploring environmentally conscious aspects of fine craft presented by the Alberta Craft Council with the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.

While both the global climate and the global warming debate heat up, craft artists are examining their role in this and exploring new ideas about green, non-consumptive, renewable and other alternative approaches to making things. Gone Green will be displayed in Edmonton City Hall, June 14 – July 1, while the City is hosting the ICLEI World Congress 2009.

“Remnants of Community”, miniature metal portraits and biographies of Alberta’s settlement era rural churches by Calgary silversmith Simon Wroot, was first exhibited in the ACC Discovery Gallery in the summer of 2008. It has since been picked up by the Southeast Region (Dean Reeves, Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre) of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program. The mandate of this program “is to provide every Albertan with the opportunity to enjoy visual art exhibitions in their community.”

Three regional galleries and one arts organization coordinate the program for the AFA:

• Northwest Alberta: The Prairie Art Gallery

• Northeast and North Central Alberta: Art Gallery of Alberta

• Southwest Alberta: The Alberta Society of Artists

• Southeast Alberta: Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre

Each year, more than 300,000 Albertans enjoy nearly 100 exhibitions in communities ranging from High Level in the north to Milk River in the south and virtually everywhere in between. The AFA Travelling Exhibition Program also offers educational support material to help educators integrate the visual arts into the school curriculum.

A major part of the program assists in making the AFA’s extensive art collection available to Albertans. This growing art collection consists of over 7,000 artworks showcasing the creative talents of more than 1,700 artists. As the only provincial art collection in Alberta, the AFA collection reflects the development of the vibrant visual arts community in the province and has become an important cultural legacy for all Albertans.

Itinerary 2008/2009 - Remnants of Community: Simon Wroot November 2008 Seven Persons School, Seven Persons December The Calgary Jewish Academy, Calgary January 2009 Jennie Emery Elementary School, Coaldale February Hanna Municipal Library, Hanna March Erle Rivers High School & Milk River Elementary School, Milk River

April Isabel F. Cox School, Redcliff

May McCain Gallery, Coaldale Public Library, Coaldale

June East Coulee School Museum, East Coulee

July Stettler Public Library, Stettler August Lethbridge Public Library, Lethbridge September Foremost Municipal Library, Foremost October Courtyard Gallery, Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat

The ICLEI World Congress 2009 is a key gathering of ICLEI Members, ICLEI’s strategic partners and experts, over 1000 from around the world. This world congress takes place every three years and facilitates exchange and capacity-building among local governments, and other stakeholders who play leading roles in the path towards urban sustainability. Inspired by the themes of the congress Gone Green will include work that:

• involves recycled, reclaimed, found or sustainable materials, • experiments with safe, low-impact processes or techniques, • comes from an energy efficient studio,

• employs environmental imagery or references to emerging green concepts,

• makes an environmental or related social/political statement.

Submission Deadline:

April 20, 2009

Submissions are open all craft artists:

- a current cv & artist statement,

- professional quality digital images of work submitted for exhibition, with corresponding image list (title, materials, date & size)

- and a short write up (1 - 2 paragraphs) on how your work explores the environmental conscious aspects of fine craft.

Send your submission to:

Alberta Craft Council

Attn: Gone Green acc@albertacraft.ab.ca or

10186 - 106 Street

Edmonton AB T5J 1H4

The exhibition on display at Seven Persons School (above) and at the Calgary Jewish Academy.

metal portraits and biographies of Alberta’s

Shop Talk

Canadian Boutique in Cheongju

Canada is the guest country for the 6th Cheongju International Craft Biennale in 2009. Everyone at the Alberta Craft Council is working on committees, special projects, exhibitions and other exciting plans. I am working on a committee (consisting of representatives from the Canadian Crafts Federation, Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador, Craft Council of Nova Scotia, Ontario Craft Council, Craft Association of BC, Saskatchewan Craft Council, Conseil des métiers d’art du Quebec, and Ju-Hee Jeon from the Biennale) to create the “Canadian Boutique” at CICB.

The “Canadian Boutique,” a retail-oriented marketplace, will present the work of over 100 fine craft artists from across Canada. The boutique will be displayed in the Art and Deco House, along with the Biennale shop and other Korean and international craft displays. The Art & Deco House structure is redesigned and fully reconstructed for each Biennale. In 2007 the building was over 10,000 sq feet, and the plans for the 2009 tent and aluminum structure are even bigger. Open during the Biennale, the boutique will run for 40 days from September 23 to November 1, and receive over half a million visitors!

Working on a project of this scale with organizations across the country, the committee chose to pull the stock together ‘virtually.’ Using an online photo sharing website, all of the participating craft councils were able to upload images of proposed work to coordinate a balance of stock and artists. Along with images we also listed proposed quantities and prices of work to make sure we had consistency and a range of artists, mediums, styles, and price points represented.

The virtual shop was also helpful in receiving feedback from our Korean counterparts. This ensures we are sending items that represent what our artists are currently making but also pieces that are suitable for a Korean audience in terms of scale and function. Do-Hee Sung, an ACC member and ceramicist, who will be included in the boutique, has also been very helpful. Do-Hee moved from Korea to finish her Ceramics Degree at Alberta College of Art + Design, and has given me great feedback on items that might be more marketable in Korea. For instance, smaller soup tureens may be a better seller over larger lidded vessels, as Koreans enjoy soup 3-4 times a week.

This is the first year of the Biennale that the guest country has been invited to host a retail space in the Art & Deco House; we are excited and honored to have the opportunity to exhibit and sell the work of our artists in this prestigious event and venue. Each of the participating Craft Councils has selected artists to show off the range of interesting, sophisticated and unique work that is being created in each province.

Shop Talk

From the Alberta Craft Council Shop we have selected about 20 of our top consignors in a variety of mediums and career levels, from emerging to established professionals. As we are highlighting our emerging artists in this issue of the magazine here are some of our emerging artists from the ACC shop that are going to be featured in the “Canadian Boutique” at Cheongju.

To see images and find out more about the Biennale check out the Canadian Crafts Federation Website

www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca/korea or the official Biennale site at www.cheongjubiennale.or.kr/

Jenna Stanton

Jenn Demke, Decorative functional ceramics with slip, lustre & glaze decoration

Above: Do-Hee Sung Cherry blossom puncheong vase

Right: Giulia Fatica Button thread scarf

Mindy Andrews Carved porcelain vessels, soda fired

Kari Woo Reversible sterling silver pendants

Gilliam Hillerud Paper & pearls, sterling silver pendants

Meghan Wagg Pierced and hand sawn sterling silver jewellery with dyed plastics

In the News

Alberta Team Places First in National Snow Carving Competition

The snow-carving team of Brian McArthur, Alain Favre and Michael Decaire from the Red Deer region, competing in Gatineau, Quebec, won first place, public’s choice award and artist choice award for their sculpture of David Thompson and a voyager portaging a canoe.

Organized by the National Capital Commission the competition selects one team from each province. The teams receive a block of snow 12’ x 12’ x 16’ high and have 51 hours to complete their entry. The form is roughed out with chainsaws and shovels starting at the top and descending revealing the shapes as they go. The hours are gruelling usually working from 8 am to 9 pm. This year’s +9 degrees temperature and rain on the second day washed away part of the sculpture already underway. The team made the time up by working 17 hours straight on Friday and 4 hours on Saturday just in time for the finish at 11 am.

Brian, the captain of the team, is a well known ceramic artist having done many public works of art.

Alain Favre is a potter and Micheal Decaire, from Mirror, is a furniture maker.

City of Calgary Public Art Board Appointment

In 2008, Monika Smith was appointed to the City of Calgary’s Public Art Board. The Public Art Board was created to provide expert community input of the public art processes for the City of Calgary.

Monika states that she is absolutely delighted to be involved. “In spite of being in Calgary for many years, I wasn’t aware of all the public art that the City of Calgary has commissioned! And that capital projects have a funding policy in place for new public art.” As this is a three-year appointment, she will become familiar with all the civic projects, be part of new initiatives; and be an even greater supporter and promoter for Calgary. “ I love Calgary’s vital energy and growth towards becoming a world class city. As public art is one of the many ‘faces’ of Calgary, whether you drive, walk, fly, or take a bus, public art has a vital role in elevating a contemporary steel and glass city with endless suburbia to a creative and vital community. The sum

is more than its parts,” she adds. “I love the surprise of a new piece of public art!”

As a recent graduate of ACAD, ceramics (’08), Monika has had a successful career as a graphic designer, operating a business for many years, and has a strong interest in volunteerism, and the promotion of fine craft in Alberta and Canada.

Diane Sullivan is now happily living/working in her new facility in Williamsburg, Ontario. Since her move to Ontario she has been busy getting ready for her May 1 grand opening as well as doing the One of a Kind show in Toronto and Originals show in Ottawa. She also has been accepted in to the Salon des métiers d’art in Montreal this December. Williamsburg is 45 minutes south of Ottawa.

www.dianesullivan.ca

KUDOS

Mark Gibeau (Strathmore) installed his “Alberta Chandelier, 2009”, glass and metal, 112.4 x 91.4 x 88.9 cm. at the Arts Branch in Edmonton. The piece is a new Alberta Foundation for the Arts collection acquisition.

In the News

Maryanne Jespersen (Black Diamond) had an exhibit of paintings

January 18 - April 19 at The Can Coffee Co. 301-1475 Fairview Road Penticton, B.C. Contact: Jerrlee, (250) 492-5855

Barb Tipton (Calgary) appeared on an episode of CBC’s Living Calgary, covering classes available to the public through the Extended Studies program. While at the college, Alex Ruiz of CBC TV learned about portrait photography, blew glass and threw a pot, -- all with the assistance of Extended Studies instructors. The episode aired on January 29 on CBC television (CBRT, or Channel 6 on Shaw Cable).

Christian Barr (Wildwood) received an honourable mention in an online invitational, juried exhibition at VaseFinder.com.

George Heagle, Margie Davidson, Patti Hartnagel and Jenna Stanton - Thank you for participating in our Global Morning tv spot with Lorraine Mansbridge on February 24!

Alexandra Hunt (Calgary) was featured in FFWD weekly magazine on the page three (week of February 12). That body of work is now on sale at a shop in Calgary called Purr (919 - 17 Avenue SW).

Linda McBain-Cuyler (Edmonton) was commissioned by the City of Edmonton to create an Edmonton cityscape. It was presented as the official gift to Edmonton’s sister city Harbin, China during a trade mission. (see image below)

Greg Payce (Calgary) recently won a major sculpture commission for the Robbins Pavilion at the new Lois Hole Hospital in Edmonton. The work is entitled Healing Garden and will consist of approximately 21 turned aluminum forms. The work will be installed in a light-well/garden setting. Greg will also have a video included in Clay Canvases, an exhibition at the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art in Toronto. The exhibition will run from February 19 to August 9, 2009. The video work is entitled Albedo Seraglio. Greg is working on a new series of lenticular photographs of his ceramics. The series is tentatively called Voltaire’s Dream and will be exhibited at Chateau Mathieu (France) in June 2009 and in Gdansk (Poland) in June 2010.

Margot van Lindenberg (Calgary) had an art piece accepted in the 5th International Biennial of Textile Art, which takes place in Buenos Aires, Argentina in April 2009. The Biennials are organized by the World Textile Art Organization to exhibit contemporary textile art that challenges boundaries and categorization.

A Unique Promotional Opportunity from Saskatchewan Craft Council

The SCC is developing a unique promotional opportunity that is being made available to all members of organizations belonging to the Canadian Crafts Federation (all Provincial Craft Council’s do!). They will be publishing a deck of craft playing cards. On the playing face, the suits will be craft mediums rather than the traditional hearts, spades, clubs and diamonds. The cards will be sold in craft stores, art gallery gift stores and craft markets across Canada. They would also be ideal as a customer appreciation gift item for craft producers. The initial press run for these playing cards will be 10,000, ensuring extensive exposure for participating craft artists. The deck of cards will consist of the following craft medium suits: Wood, Jewellery, Ceramics, Glass.

Representation on a card will be sold for $75 per card, or $150 for face cards. In addition to an image of work the card will include the artist’s name and website address.

To be considered for this unique promotional opportunity, e-mail a catalogue quality image of the piece you wish to have displayed to scc.editor@sasktel.net. The image should be accompanied by your name, contact information, medium and website address. If you would like to be a face card, please indicate this as well.

The allocation of space in this deck of cards will be on a “first come, first serve” basis subject to the following:

- an adequate level of quality of the craft object being represented

- an acceptable photo quality

- the appropriateness of the image for representation in this format

- professionalism of website

Notification of acceptance and invoicing will occur when the deck is filled.

For more information, please contact Gale Hagblom at 306-653-3616 ext. 23.

In the News

Articulation Residency at the Banff Centre

The fibre art group, Articulation was the Artist-in Residence in the Leighton Artists’ Colony at the Banff Centre for the month of March, 2009. Articulation is composed of ten fibre artists from across Canada: Gloria Daly (Duncan BC), Donna Clement, Wendy Klotz, Linda Mackay, Vickie Newington and Lesley Turner (all of Calgary AB), Leann Clifford (Regina SK), Miriam Birkenthal and Ingrid Lincoln (Winnipeg MB), and ReBecca Paterson (Sussex NB).

Last March they spent two weeks as artist-in-residence while they carried out research for their Women Rock project. Seven specialists in different fields shared their time, knowledge and skills with the group during this research phase of the project. Dr Jennifer Salahub, instructor and Craft Historian at Alberta College of Art + Design, spent the day explaining research methods with a field trip to the Whyte Museum to study methods of contemporary display and how to work with objects that inspire. Margaret Ann Knowles, a museum curator with a specialty in early photographs, worked to develop the group’s dynamic and to share her considerable knowledge on applying for grants. Willi Schmidt, a Rockies specialist photographer who was involved in the set up of the Media Centre at the Banff Centre, shared his knowledge while giving a presentation of his monumental work.

The group spent a day with the archivists in the back rooms of the Whyte Archives learning how non-published, primary source material is stored and accessed. Ben Gadd, the well known environmentalist and author, gave a slide show tour of the Rockies and the next day led an information

gathering walk. Tara Moran, a PhD student at the University of Calgary, shared her research findings to date on global warming effects on glaciers in the Rockies. Dr Paul Mackay, structural geologist and adjunct professor at the University of Calgary, assisted by Becky, a geology student, led the group to special places that demonstrate the origin of the Rockies. The group had access to the Banff Centre library, which is focused on the Rockies and mountain culture as well as the arts and proved to be an invaluable resource. The Banff Centre staff worked to support the group in all their needs, enabling the individual artists to focus on developing their ideas and concepts.

The group members returned to their respective studios, located coast to coast across Canada. The next eleven months were spent reading, data gathering, developing ideas and responding to what was learned.

In March 2009 the group returned to the Banff Centre for a month long residency to produce the Women Rock body of work. The Visual Arts Department at the Centre has a dyeing kitchen, paper making studio, and printing studio the group can access. The dyed and printed fabric and threads will be further developed using sewing machine, serger and embellisher along with hand stitching. This stage of work will be done in the Leighton Artists’ Colony ‘Gerin-Lajoie’ studio, which has ideal lighting and spatial arrangements for fibre work.

Artists will work individually in a supportive atmosphere during the day and come together in the evenings for group drawing experiments then discussions over the evening meal in the studio. The residency provides the artists the space and time to focus on developing their ideas in the company of peers who speak the same language. During a workshop over the third week, the group will develop its ability to self critique and learn about professional practice under the guidance of Saskatchewan fibre artist Martha Cole.

The final week will focus on presenting the works-in-progress to the public. Details will be available on the blog of Articulation member Lesley Turner at lesleyturner@blogspot. com, where the month’s activities will be documented. The final phase of the project is for the body of work to be completed and exhibited. Discussions are under way for the Women Rock work to be featured at the biennial Quilt Canada 2010 convention in the TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary from April 27 to May 1st, 2010. The exhibition will then travel throughout Canada as venues are booked

Articulation members (L to R) Linda Mackay, Wendy Klotz, Lesley Turner, Gloria Daly, Donna Clement, Ingrid Lincoln, Vickie Newington

CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

For the Summer 2009 issue is May 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.

Notice to All ACC Members

Alberta Craft Council Members are entitled to free classified listing. Up to 50 words, one per issue, space permitting. Sell your work; promote your studio, place want ads, etc in your Alberta Craft Magazine. Simply email your listing to the attention of Joanne Hamel and make a note of what issue you want it to appear into — acc@albertacraft.ab.ca.

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.

Lafrenière & Pai Gallery 6th National Student Jewellery

Competition, Ottawa

Application deadline May 7 A maximum of five students will win placement in the exhibition. Selection for the exhibition is based on technical excellence, ingenuity, and strength of creative vision. Objects as well as jewellery, one-of-a-kind as well as production prototypes will equally be considered. Students of any year from a Canadian degree-granting educational institution are invited to apply. For the 5th annual exhibition in 2008, the five finalists were represented by the Lafrenière & Pai Gallery at OBJECToronto and the award recipient was represented at SOFA Chicago. Currently, nine former finalists continue to be represented by the gallery. Lafrenière & Pai Gallery, 13 Murray Street Ottawa, ON K1N 9M5 www.lapaigallery.com

Call for Instructor, Inukjuak, Nunavik

Deadline ongoing. This is a call for an instructor for a project we intended for Inukjuak, Nunavik (northern Quebec). We are opening a jewellery studio and are looking for a teacher. The posting did not bring any candidates here in Montreal so we are looking outside the province. If you are interested please contact Bruna Mastroianni, Education Consultant, Kativik School Board 514-482-8220 ext 343.Call for Accessory Designers,

Urban Knitters, Edmonton

Deadline is ongoing Urban Knitters, a new yarn and accessory retailer opening in October, 2008 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.

Ajax Arts Agency, Calgary

Located in trendy Art Central on the corner of Center Street and 7th Ave SW in downtown Calgary the Ajax Arts Agency provides the art community a unique opportunity to exhibit, advertise and promote as a gallery, art organization, group or individual artist. This 100 square foot display space is an excellent opportunity for direct exposure to those seeking original artwork and gifts. The space consists of two 10 foot walls and one 4 foot wall all at 10 feet in height. This space is located on the exterior of the building directly adjacent to the main entrance of Art Central. The total cost including insurance on the display space is $700/ month. Negotiations on partial rental of the space or group inquiries are welcome and viewing of the space is available upon request. Willow Ridley Ajax Arts Agency ‘Supporting and Promoting creative individuals and organizations’ 403-710-5738 www.ajaxarts.com

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. If you are interested in being part of our shop or have any questions please contact Mary-Colleen Rabb, Manager of Visitor Services and AGCshop at 403-7701350 or mrabb@artgallerycalgary.org. Space is limited and we sadly cannot accept everyone. If you are not accepted please try contacting the AGCshop again in six months.

Artist Roster, The City of Calgary

Deadline is ongoing The City of Calgary Public Art Program seeks Expressions of Interest (i.e. Request for Qualifications) from experienced artists for inclusion in our Artist Roster. This call is open to local, national and international artists. The Artist Roster pre-qualifies artists for consideration on public art initiatives commissioned via limited calls (invitational opportunities) and/ or direct award (single source) contracts. Expressions of Interest submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis. Selection panels convene to review the submissions as deemed necessary by Program staff. To apply: Request Expression of Interest #05-008 from Edwin Whang, Buyer, Finance & Supply (Purchasing), phone: 403-268-4090, email: edwin.whang@calgary.ca.

*Note: the Open Call process is separate from the Artist Roster. When an open call to artists is issued for a specific public art project, all interested artists (including those on the Artist Roster) must complete a submission in order to be considered. For information about the Public Art Program, contact Rowena James, Public Art Program Coordinator at 403-268-2843 or rowena.james@calgary.ca.

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 studio space is available for up to two months and can be used as a work and/or exhibition space. The residency covers the rent for the term and includes a stipend of $500.00 per month. Project proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis with 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, AB 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: Sue Black, Visitor Services Manager, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 601-3 Ave. South Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0H4, 403- 327-8770 ext 0 or email sblack@saag.ca.

The Calgary Glass Initiative

Deadline

April 15

The Calgary Glass Initiative is dedicated to building a legacy of local, national, and international awareness of the Calgary Art Glass Community. It is the tenet of the C.G.I. that Calgary now holds the capacity to become a leading centre for Glass Art, Craft and Design. The Calgary Glass Initiative’s aim is to act as a catalyst, to unveil the city’s potential and drive its budding glass scene into the light of public awareness. Through the development of locally centered annual glass exhibition it is the hope of the C.G.I. to situate glass in the public consciousness. The Call: The Calgary Glass Initiative is organizing a juried exhibition open to all Calgary region glass artists. This exhibition will be juried by four recognized craft professionals; Norman Faulkner, Virginia Eichhorn, Tom McFall and Charles Lewton Brain. The exhibition will take place in the Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts, a public gallery administered by the Calgary Contemporary Arts Society. This gallery space is suitable for pedestal, wall, and installation pieces. Artists working in all categories of glass: blown, kiln-formed, stained glass, lamp-worked, and mixed media are encouraged to submit 3 digital images of glass art. These images must be of work that will be exhibited in the show.

Criteria: Artists from Calgary and/or surrounding area and Work must have been created within the last two years Please email submissions to: submissions@calgaryglassinitiative.com For information or assistance contact: info@calgaryglassinitiative.com

Exhibition Dates: November 19 - December 17, 2009

Artists Reception: November 17, 2009, starting at 7:30 pm .

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 867- 872-2441 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

TheAlberta Craft Council website lists more than 100 craft shows and fairs inAlberta and elsewhere,www.albertacraft.ab.ca. Hit the EVENTSlinkandsearchthedirectoryfordetailsoneachshow.

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

GOLD 2009, Heidelberg Germany

for one week of uninterrupted studio time for textile artists and beginners. Silkscreen your designs and develop your own projects. Experiment with photo emulsion, hand cut stencils and more. Light and exposure tables are available. Group critiques are part of the course. Alberta College of Art & Design extended studies www.acad.ca 403-284-7640.

Textile Workshop, RAM, Edmonton, April 24

The Textile Workshop at the Royal Alberta Museum will feature artifacts from the Western Canadian History Collection (WCH) and the Ethnology Collection. The Western Canadian History Collection includes European and Canadian textile making traditions such as quilt making, weaving, rug making and homespun textiles. These are but some of the techniques that will be discussed in the workshop. In this segment, there will be a focus on creative designs and use of materials. The Ethnology Collection comprises First Nations and Metis textile making traditions. We will look at traditional intricate beadwork and quillwork techniques. Artifacts will be presented that highlight innovative techniques and materials. As well, historic artifacts from the Fur Trade period will offer a unique view into historic textile making.

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.

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.

July 26 - 29

The 5th international conference on gold science, technology and its applications will take place at the University of Heidelberg, in Germany. This is a unique, multidisciplinary event that offers opportunities not afforded by many other conferences. This conference will cover all aspects of the science, technology and applications of gold under the principal themes of Catalysis, Chemistry, Nanotechnology and Materials. In addition, key sessions at Gold 2009 will focus on the commercial exploitation of this science and new practical applications for gold in electronics, medicine, catalysis, coatings and other industrial markets. With its glorious natural setting, a wonderful castle, historic old town and a beautiful river set in the midst of rolling hills, Heidelberg is regarded as one of the most attractive cities in Germany. It is also a progressive city of international importance in the fields of science, research and business. www.gold2009.org

Creating a New Craft Culture Conference 2009, Minneapolis, Minnesota October 15 - 17

Is craft creating a new culture? The goal of this conference is to investigate the inherent contradictions between craft as a lifestyle and craft as a business. These contradictions are not new to craft. For many, making is a meaningful way of life, but the question is—How can the core values of craft play a role in future marketplace models? Are we in a crisis? Or in a moment of transition to a new sustainable model that combines lifestyle and business? The whole world is changing—what is craft’s role in it? “Creating a New Craft Culture” will seek to pinpoint craft and the handmade in our constantly changing world. Registration begins March 2009.

For further information please contact: American Craft Council, Monica Hampton Director of Education (212)274-0630 x272 education@craftcouncil.org ~ www.craftcouncil.org/conference09

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.

Silkscreening on Fabric and Summer Textile Printing Studio

with Margot Van Lindenberg

Silkscreening on Fabric May 1 – 3

You will build your own frame and experiment with dyes, pigments and hand-cut stencils. Summer Textile Printing Studio July 6 - 10, daily from 9:00 to 5:00 pm. This course offers the opportunity to work in ACAD’s outstanding textile printing studio

The workshop will be offered at the Royal Alberta Museum in the renewal boardroom on Friday April 24th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and on Saturday April 25th from 9:30 - 4:30 pm. Fee for the workshop is $90.00. For further information, please contact Anne Hill at annehill@telus.net

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.

Textile Workshop with Lorraine Roy

April 18 – 19 Join Lorraine Roy for a fascinating “Collage with Nets” workshop, located in Dundas (Flamborough), Ontario. Lunches are included, and an accommodation and activity list will be provided for out-of-towners. www.Lroytextileart.com.

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 acua@telus.net.

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

Celebrating 55 Years of Fibre Arts! Classes in beginner and intermediate weaving and spinning are offered along with

Alberta Craft Awards and the Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award

Annual Deadline August 1 Nominate someone who deserves to be recognized for their dedication to Alberta’s fine craft culture, perhaps a colleague, a teacher, a friend, a craftsperson or even yourself. Visit our website for more information about the awards and to download a nomination form, www.albertacraft.ab.ca/ pages/info/grants/index.htm.

Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics

Deadline July 31 by 5:00 pm The Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics is a national award for ceramic artists and potters. Thanks to the ongoing partnership with Mrs. Winifred Shantz and the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, the award is presented to a practicing early career artist who has been working professionally for between 5 to 10 years. The Award is intended to allow the artist to undertake a period of independent research or other activities with the capacity to advance their artistic and professional practice at a key moment in the artist’s career. The winner of the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics receives $10,000. The selection panel is comprised of experienced contemporary ceramic artists, potters and curators. This jury will choose one winner and the results will be announced at a gala event on September 17, 2009. This award will be presented and announced at the same time as the winner for the RBC Award for Glass.

All of the Winifred Shantz Award winners to date have represented the remarkable practices that make up contemporary ceramic art. Previous winners include: Kasia Piech (2008), Rory MacDonald (2007), Ying-Yueh Chuang (2006), Kate Hyde (2005), Joan Bruneau (2004), Marc Vincent Egan (2003), Laurent Craste (2002), Susan Collett (2001)

To download a full copy of the call for entry visit www.canadianclayandglass.ca.

Send to: Robert Achtemichuk, Director Winifred Shantz Award Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery 25 Caroline Street North Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5 519-746-1882, ext. 231

RBC Award for Glass

Deadline July 31 by 5:00 pm The RBC Award for Glass is a national award for glass artists. Thanks to the recent partnership with the RBC and the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, the award is presented to a practicing early career artist who has been working professionally for between 5 to 10 years. The Award is intended to allow the artist to undertake a period of independent research or other activities with the capacity to advance their artistic and professional practice at a key moment in the artist’s career.

The winner of the RBC Award for Glass receives $7,000. The selection panel is comprised of experienced contemporary glass artists and curators. This jury will choose a finalist list and the winner will be announced at a gala event on September 17, 2009. This award will be presented and announced at the same time as the winner for the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics. All of the RBC Glass Award winners to date have represented the remarkable practices that make up contemporary glass art. Previous winners include: Julia Reimer (2008)

To download a full copy of the call for entry visit www.canadianclayandglass.ca.

Send to: Robert Achtemichuk, Director RBC Award for Glass Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery 25 Caroline Street North Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5 519-746-1882, ext. 231

The Distill Cup 2009, Toronto

Deadline May 10 Open to Canadian artists/craftspeople/designers to interpret ‘cup’ in any medium. For prospectus please email info@distillgallery.com or download application from www. distillgallery.com. Exhibition runs from June 9 - June 21, 2009 at distill, located in Toronto’s distillery historic district, 55 Mill street, building #47, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 3C4 For additional information, contact Allison Skinner at 416-304-0033.

Nominations Now Open for the 2009 Calgary Mayor’s Evening for Business and the Arts

Deadline June 15 The 2009 Calgary Mayor’s Evening for the Arts is September 21 at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. A big, bold event is being planned with an entertaining awards show and fabulous reception. The 2009 Mayor’s Evening for Business and the Arts recognizes and promotes the arts, artists and partnerships that are forged with business and patrons of the arts. Nominate your fellow patron and/or artist: deadline is Monday, June 15. Regulations, application forms and the 2008 winners can be found at www.CPAA.ca.

Calgary Arts Development’s Special Projects Grant

art purchase program. Download guidelines and forms from tprc.alberta.ca/afa/default.aspx or call 780-427-9968 (310-0000 toll-free)

The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre, Artist in Residence Program

Deadline is ongoing Openings for recent graduates in hot glass, metal, ceramics and textiles. Contact: The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W., Toronto, ON, 416-973-4963, email rmegan@harbourfront.on.ca or visit www.harbourfront.on.ca.

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

John Hobday Awards in Arts Management

Deadline September 30 The John Hobday Awards in Arts Management are made possible by a $1 million donation from The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation. Two $10,000 awards are presented each year and allow recipients to enhance their own professional development by taking part in a recognized program, seminar, or workshop; or to pass their knowledge on to the next generation by acting as a mentor for another arts administrator outside their own organization. The competition is open to both established and mid-career arts managers. The application forms and guidelines can be found on the Canada Council for the Arts website at www.canadacouncil. ca/prizes/john_hobday.

part of its establishment. Aaron is widely known for his expertise in kiln building and eclectic firing methods. This workshop will take place at Medalta in sunny Medicine Hat, Alberta over a 10 day period from May 14 - 24, 2009. The fee is $600/person and we have a limited number of spaces. For more information and/ or to apply, please write Les Manning, at lmanning@medalta.org or check our website www.medalta.org and follow the links.

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.

Annual Deadlines

January 15, May 15, October 15 This program invests in specific projects of artists, organizations and ad-hoc 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

Community Investment Program Project Grant for Individual Artists Grant, Edmonton Arts Council Annual Deadline July 1 Project Grants for Individual Artists are intended to support the creation, development, curation, exhibition or production of work any art form by an individual artist. For more information contact Laurie Stalker at lstalker@ edmontonarts.ab.ca or 780-424-2787. Application forms are available from the Edmonton Arts Council website: http://www.edmontonarts.ab.ca/grants.html.

Lee Fund for the Arts & the Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund, Edmonton

The new deadlines are Lee Fund for the Arts - May 1 Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund - September 1. Application forms for the Lee Fund for the Arts and the Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund are now available on the EAC website. http://www.edmontonarts.ab.ca/grants.html.

Project Grants for Individuals, Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Annual Deadlines February 15 & September 1

Web: http://tprc.alberta.ca/afa/fastforms.aspx. AFA offices are located at 10708 – 105 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 0A1 P: 780-427-9968.

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

OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer for the Works Art & Design Festival

June 19 - July 1 Thirteen days of visual art, live music, and free fun at Sir Winston Churchill Square await you! The festival – the most unique, free event of its kind in North America – boosts Edmonton’s energy and sparks MIND ALTERING imagination by exhibiting design, new media technology, and traditional visual art in unconventional urban spaces. Volunteers select their schedule, according to when they are available, and the volunteer jobs they prefer. From being an exhibit attendant, to greeting the public, to teaching children how to make fun art – 15 different positions are available! For more information contact Caitlynn Cummings at 780-426-2122 ext. 230 or volunteer2@theworks. ab.ca or visit our website at www.theworks.ab.ca/festivalfolder/ volunteer/volunteer.html and download an application.

Workshop Instructors Needed to Teach at the HWSDA Conference

June 4 – 6 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 preconference 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.

Kiln Building Workshop, Medicine Hat National Historic Clay District

May 14 – 24 Interested in learning about and participating in the creation of a soda / salt kiln? Here is a chance for you to go back home able to create your own kiln..... Aaron Nelson, currently with the Archie Bray in Montana will conduct a kiln-building workshop at the Medicine Hat Clay Industries National Historic District, fondly known as “Medalta”. This site will house a stateof-the art ceramic facility and the kilns are being constructed as

The Metalphoric Association of Metal Artists - Calgary 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

Ottewell Art Centre, Sherwood Park is available for rental; the centre is home to many visual art shows. If you are interested please contact Frankie at 780-449-5465 or franchubinski@hotmail.com.

Events

The Gallery on Main Art Show and Sale

Evening Receptions April 16 - 19, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Open 10:00 to 9:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 to 5:00 pm and the Spring Gala Anniversary Show Evening Receptions, May 21 - 24, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 9:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 to 5:00 pm. The Gallery on Main, Second Level, 4910 - 50th Avenue, Lacombe 403-782-3402 / www.thegalleryonmain.com.

New Members

The Art Gallery of Calgary, Calgary

Calgary Clay Arts Association, Calgary, Clay

Dept. of Liberal Studies - Faculty of Extension UofA, Edmonton,

Melody Armstrong, Regina, Metal

Lucia Atanase, Calgary, Clay

Hellen Beamish, Calgary

Franca Boag, Edmonton, Supporter

Fran Francis, Empress, Clay

Brent Gavey, Red Deer, Glass, Metal, Wood

Helen Gladson, Pickardville, Fibre

Robert Jakobsen, Nanaimo, Wood

Mary-Beth Laviolette, Canmore, Writer

James Marshall, Medicine Hat, Clay

Athabasca River Potters Guild, Hinton, Organization

Jenna O’Flaherty, Edmonton, Fibre

Melissa Pedersen, Calgary, Metal

Town of Lacombe, Lacombe, Organization

Kari Woo, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL Taking Alberta Craft Home... to the World

New in the Shop:

Reversible Pendants by Kari Woo

Renewing Members

Alberta Handicraft Guild, St. Albert, Organization

Jackie Anderson, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery & Sculpture

Carissa Baktay, Calgary, Glass

Janette Bamford, Calgary, Organization - Metal

Ed Bamiling, Banff, Clay

Don Bednar, Spruce Grove, Metal

Bee Kingdom, Calgary, Glass

Tracy Brown, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery

Handweavers Spinners & Dyers of Alberta, Spruce Grove, Organization - Fibre

Margaret Louise Cardinal, Joussard, Fibre

Lisette Cook, Lethbridge, Glass

Dawn Detarando & Brian McArthur, Red Deer, Clay

Dawna Dey Harrish, Sherwood Park, Fibre

Patricia Dickson, Edmonton, Mixed

Jim Etzkorn, Abbotsford, Clay

Ana Cristina Ferguson, Edmonton, Glass & Metal & Fibre

Francoise Fernandez B Rachubinski, Sherwood Park, Mixed (Wood, Paper, Stone)

Marlene Fitzgerald-Moore, Calgary, Clay

Gordon Galenza, Calgary, Wood & Mixed

Gretchen Ghent, Calgary, Fibre

Michelle Gluza, Edmonton, Paper & Fibre

Lynn Gratz, Strathmore, Metal

Judith Green, Pincher Creek, Clay

Theresa Hall, Edmonton, Clay

Crys Harse, Calgary, Metal

Carol Hartwell, Stony Plain, Clay

Linda Hawke, Calgary, Fibre

Carole Higham, Edmonton,

Bonny Houston, Calgary, Glass

Edmonton & District Quilters Guild, Edmonton

Joan Irvin, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery

Priscilla Janes, Canmore, Clay

Terry Juzak, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery

Alan Knowles, Beaumont, Clay

Suzette Knudsen, Calgary, Clay

Tracey Kuffner, Duchess, Fibre

Vernon C Larson, Calgary, Fibre

Wayne Mackenzie, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery

Karen L. MacMillan-Amies, Calgary, Clay

Les Manning, Medicine Hat, Clay

Ron Maunder, St. Albert, Metal - Jewellery

M. Glennie McKirdy & Doug Pickles, Turner

Valley, Fused Glass Jewellery and Gifts

Mary Kaye McNabb, Trochu, Clay & Fibre

Wendy McPeak, Sherwood Park, Glass

Cheryl Nekolaichuk, Edmonton, Supporter

Sonja Neven, Cochrane, Metal - Jewellery

Christina Paradun, Edmonton, Clay

Emily Parke-Koll, Calgary, Fibre

Tammy Parks-Legge, Stony Plain, Clay

Nathan Philips, Edmonton, Glass

Connie & Bob Pike, High River, Clay & Metal

Anna Rasmussen, Innisfail, Clay

Julia Reimer, Black Diamond, Glass

Daryl Richardson, Saskatoon, Metal

Candice Ring, Red Deer, Clay

Elsa Yvonne Robinson, Edmonton, Fibre

Tyler Rock, Black Diamond, Glass

Dana Roman, Canmore, Fibre & Mixed Media

Lorraine Roy, Dundas, Fibre

Jennifer Salahub, Calgary, Supporter

Sharon Simmers, Lethbridge, Metal & Wood

Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge

Gail Sulek, Edmonton, Poreclain Dolls

Diane Sullivan, Williamsburg, Clay

N. Priscilla Thomas, Edmonton, Clay

Linda Thomas & Eric Koroluk, Edmonton, Supporter

Julia Tsetso, Fort Simpson, Clay

Lesley Turner, Calgary, Fibre

Debbie Tyson, Edmonton, Fibre

Meghan Wagg, Edmonton, Metal

Allan Waidman, Spruce Grove, Stone

Chris Waters, Sundre, Metal

Arlene Westen Evans & Stephen Evans, High River, Fibre & Mixed & Clay

Bob Wilkins, Innisfail, Glass

Andrea Wilson, Woodstock, Fibre

InTENSIONS Opening

Return

5075033

Above: Opening of InTensions

Right: Margie Davidson and Lorraine Mansbridge, Mary Sullivan Holdgrafer, Matt Gould