Winter 2009 - Alberta Craft Magazine

ALBERTA CRAFT

CULTURE IN THE MAKING

medium & message in fibre art

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ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE

The Alberta Craft Council Magazine is published quarterly.

Submission Deadline for the Spring 2009 Issue: February 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

Rob Wachowich, Edmonton

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., Edmonton

Membership:

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:

This is the season that ancient Romans dedicated to Janus, the two-faced god who oversaw both past and future, represented both concrete and abstract ideas, and symbolized transitions. IÕm thinking Janus might be up-dated as the god of executive directors or the benefactor of annual proposal writing.

Around this time each year Alberta Craft Council staff, board members and I prepare several grant applications which, Janus-like, report on the previous yearÕs accomplishments and outline the next yearÕs intentions. This is also the time that we review exhibition visitor numbers, sales results, account for a wide range of other activity, and then prepare both an annual report and a new budget.

The old year has a very good one for the Alberta Craft Council and members.

The ACC organized 13 exhibitions in Edmonton. Three of these were re-staged at the Art Gallery of Calgary. Two exhibitions were exchanged with craft councils in Ontario and Newfoundland. The ÒAll About AlbertaÓ exhibition continued its 10-city, 3-country tour, in Montreal, Toronto and St. JohnÕs. And, the ÒGoing GreenÓ exhibition was retired after a 3-year tour to 27 Alberta locations where it was seen by 15,000 visitors. In total ACC exhibitions represented work by 222 craft makers.

ACC sales of membersÕ work hit an alltime high of about $375,000. Despite a down-turn in the main-stream economy, this is approximately 15% over last year. Other numbers and events stand out. For example, almost 20 new craftspeople, most of them recent grads, have been prepared for sales in the shop. And, specialty sales have increased. For example, the City of Edmonton has purchased almost $12,000 of membersÕ work for official gifts from the Mayor and Councilors. And, with the assistance of local MLA Laurie Blakeman, the Council organized a one-day, by-invitation sale of membersÕ work which was attended by more than 100 provincial politicians and legislature staff.

Other behind-the-scenes projects demonstrate the breadth of ACC activity.

The ACC hosted a tour and symposium for the Canadian Society for Decorative Arts. The ACC also coordinated an Alberta tour by three senior organizers of the Cheongju International Craft Biennale. Nationally, the ACC led the development of an “official” definition of craft - not an easy task - to be used by Stats Canada and other federal agencies. The ACC led a 2-year campaign to encourage the American Craft Council (the other ACC) to open its 7 retail and wholesale shows to Canadian craftspeople. And the ACC wound down Craft Year 2007 projects. Originally intended to consist of 50 or 60 fine craft events across the country, CY07 eventually exploded to over 700! This amazing project was an Alberta Craft Council concept.

Alberta Craft Council also hit new highs in core funding from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, as well as new facility and project funding from several sources. For another year, the ACC is AlbertaÕs largest Provincial Arts Service Organization, the second largest public gallery in Edmonton and the most active craft council in western Canada.

From the Executive Director On

The next year promises to be even more exciting. All current ACC projects and services will continue. In addition, the (often frustrating) search for a Calgary facility will continue. The Cheongju International Craft Biennale (September to November 2009), where Canada will be the guest country, will provide a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity for the ACC to profile senior members, and for members to experience the best of Korean fine craft. And, the ACC has proposed one and possibly two projects for the Vancouver Olympics in February 2010. The new year promises muchÉ

My column in the Fall 2008 issue of Alberta Craft Magazine was all about the estimated 40 to 60 million dollars in federal arts funding cuts announced during August and September. And, in the week prior to the federal election, the ACC e-news distributed the arts policies of all the major parties. I received 2 complaints from members who thought this was too political. I had positive comments from 8 or 9 other members who appreciated this arts-focused election content.

The Harper Conservatives managed to win a minority. Pundits, from various points on the political spectrum, speculated that arts funding cuts were a factor in the ConservativeÕs failure to win a majority. The suggestion is that a large arts-friendly vote almost certainly turned Conservative fortunes in Quebec. I disagree that this was unique to Quebec. I think these funding cuts, and Mr. HarperÕs publicly expressed distaste for artists, became a voter concern in other parts of the country. For example, I donÕt think itÕs a coincidence that Edmonton Centre elected NDP candidate Linda Duncan. Her riding is home to both CanadaÕs largest theatre festival the countryÕs most successful folk music festival. And, Ms. Duncan is a well-know arts supporter.

Like it on not, the arts are political. It was Mr. Harper and some of his inner circle who politicized the arts during the election. He paid a price. Now there is speculation that the arts may pay a greater price, and that Harper will use the state of the economy as an excuse to continue his arts funding cuts. One indicator may be the recent termination of the National Portrait Gallery competition, in which a proposal from Calgary and 2 proposals from Edmonton were serious contenders. The election is over. But arts funding cuts may not be.

Despite the good news of last year, and the promise of the new year, the forward looking face of our friend Janus might still advise us to be vigilant.

Tom McFall

“Untitled, 2008” Fibre Casket Cover By Mary SullivanHoldgrafer InTENSIONS Exhibition Featured on page 6 & 7

Fine Craft & Cultural Tour of Korea 2009

September 18 – October 1, 2009

The Canadian Crafts Federation, provincial craft councils and partner organizations proudly present a unique 14 day cultural tour of South Korea. With a focus on fine craft and cultural traditions, this tour is a once in a lifetime experience. Travel with fellow Canadians interested in craft and cultural practices, network with artists, academics, and gallery owners, and connect to the many cultural organizations in Korea.

A special tour highlight includes a visit to the Cheongju International Craft Biennale, the largest fine craft event of its kind with work from over 40 nations. Canada is the featured guest country for 2009, showcasing contemporary Canadian fine craft. Part of the proceeds raised by the tour will support Canadian participation in the Biennale.

Highlights of Tour

8 days in Seoul

3 days in Cheongju

1 day in Icheon

Note: 2 days of travel to/from Korea

Cheongju International Craft Biennale, Opening Ceremonies & Canadian Festivities, Changdeokgung Palace, National Folk Museum, Mt. Namsan Seoul Tower, Han River Cruise, Korean Craft Council, Street Markets and shopping, Yongmunsa Temple, Icheon Ceramic Village, Korean Craft Museum, Early Printing Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village walking tour, Contemporary Studio Visits, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Traditional and Modern Korean Cuisine etc.

Optional post-tour extensions include a traditional hanok experience in Korea, or travel to Japan, Thailand, Singapore, or China.

Cost per person based on double occupancy includes air travel, hotel, select meals and taxes: $3,907 from Vancouver; $4,087 from Calgary/Edmonton; $4,325 from Toronto and $4,415 from Halifax. (*Excludes tips and other personal spending. Other departure points available upon request.)

$100 early bird discount

Early Bird booking deadline : Dec. 31, 2008

For more information, visit www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca or contact koreatour@canadiancraftsfederation.ca or (506) 444-3315.

For Booking/Reservations : contact Joyce Lui at Mimi Holidays Inc. at 604-232-4080 or 1-866-918-4080.

Tour Details: www.mimiholidays.com/ packages/CICB 2009.pdf

Ornamentvm: Decorative Arts in Canada.

After a quarter century in black and white, the Canadian Society for Decorative Arts has upgraded to a high-quality, full-colour magazine. Articles in the current issue include conversations with three prominent museum-based curators, political images on 19th C Canadian cigar boxes, and architectural sculpture in Toronto. www.csda-ccad.org/membership

Cahiers métiers d’art * Craft Journal

With an expanded 140+ page second issue, this fully bilingual journal covers historic and contemporary craft practice in Canada. The brain child of Montreal-based craft historian, Denis Longchanp, the last issue included a review of the “All About Alberta” exhibition in Montreal, and the winter 2008 issue includes work by ACC members, Barbara Tipton, Katrina Chaytor and John Chalke.

www.craftjournal.ca

Studio: Celebrating Craft and Design from Ontario and Beyond

The former Ontario Crafts Council magazine is gradually going national. Articles, with titles such as “Craft is Sexy” and “DIY meets the Arts & Crafts Movement”, explore the edgier, trendier aspects of fine craft. Look for future issues to include stories about Alberta’s leading craft artists. www.craft.on.ca and click on publications

Three Canadian magazines are expanding coverage of Canadian fine craft and material culture topics.

Investing in Creativity – Applying for Canada Council Grants

During his talk about demystifying the grant application process, Jose Niaison used the phrase Òinvesting in creativityÓ. That really caught my attention. That phrase is exactly the attitude that artists want in a Program Officer at Canada Council.

On Thursday, Sept. 18, Jose Niaison came to the boardroom at ACAD and talked with the 33 people gathered there about grants for fine craft artists. (He spoke on Sept.16 in Edmonton at the Alberta Craft Council.) Jose talked about the process involved in granting Canada Council funding to artists, how the applications are juried, how they choose their juries, and how the grantees are chosen. It was enlightening.

Not only did this discussion put a human face to an otherwise distant and cold organization, but Jose was very welcoming to the people gathered and seemed to truly want our participation in the CouncilÕs granting process.

I was pleasantly surprised to hear this Program Officer speak about a progression in an artistÕs work, the artistic voice, and having a vision that an artist needs to realize. I could tell that Jose really does support aesthetics, and craft (he mentioned the mark of the maker), as well as visual arts and other aspects of culture. I guess I might have been expecting a dry old bureaucrat who is more than ready to stamp every application with a big red DENIED. I felt reassured that Jose had chosen to go on a cross-Canada tour to promote applying for federal arts grants.

I really felt that the arts - fine craft specifically - has an advocate in the sometimes hostile public money milieu.

His advice was practical and specific. Do make your image list readable in a dimmed room. Do not provide images of only 3 works of art with a bunch of detail images to fill out the required number. Do make sure your budget numbers add up. Perhaps most importantly, do have excellent images of your pieces and show a progression through your work. Oldest work belongs at the beginning of the image list, proceeding through your newer work and perhaps even including examples of the kind of work youÕd like to produce with the grant money that youÕve applied for.

Jose was clear on eligibility, where to find information, how to fill out the application, and reminded his audience that the jurors are makers just like the applicant. Keep in mind that most of the jurors make art as well, or are curators, critics and teachers. Show your best techniques, choose images that highlight your artistic sensibility, and ensure the images youÕve submitted look fantastic when projected 8 feet high on the wall.

The artists in the room all paid close attention when Jose went through the application form section by section. He pointed out what different phrases meant, how to know if you are an eligible applicant, suggestions on whether to apply for craft or visual arts, and carefully elucidating the specific types of material being requested. He delved into clarifying any grey areas, and highlighting key points.

Near the end of the 2 hour talk, Jose mentioned that the craft applications have been falling off over the past 5 years or so and this makes it harder and harder to go to the council and

ask for the same amount of grant money every year. He would like to see more grant applications for the crafts in order to justify the money that he is trying to keep in that program. Charles Lewton-Brain (ACC member and ACAD faculty in Jewelry/Metals) mentioned that craft artists should be applying, even if they wonÕt receive a grant, just in order to support this source of grant money for others in their fields. Jose mentioned that it can take 5 to 7 applications before an artist will receive a grant at all. He reminded us that there are always way more excellent applications then there is money to fund them. DonÕt take an unsuccessful application as a personal rejection. Keep on trying, because every year the applications received are different and every year the jurors are different. Besides, itÕs good practice. There are regional and provincial grants to go for as well. Once youÕve pulled your materials together, the basics can be used again and again, with updates.

Here are some points to remember:

There are no secrets to effective grant writing and there is no formula.

However, artists who have repeatedly submitted successful grant applications share a few characteristics:

• a healthy degree of objective self-analysis

• common sense, and

• a willingness to put effort into the task of preparing and writing the application as well as selecting the required support material

Apart from the fact that their work has to be of a sufficiently high level of artistic merit to be competitive within the context of a assessment process, successful grant writers developed habits that have proven to work for them.

Here they are:

1. They have a really good reason to seek a grant

2. They make sure to obtain the most recent application form and program guidelines well in advance of the deadline

3. Read the fine print of the application guidelines

4. Write a clear grant proposal

5. Select the support material carefully

6. Review, verify and seek advice

7. Mail the application package on time

It is important to remember that even the most successful grant writers are not always successful. The wise grant writer knows this, does not consider an unsuccessful application as a personal rejection and is prepared to pursue a Plan B to finance the planned project. Not being discouraged, the artist applies again keeping in mind that grant writing requires dedication, effort and perseverance.

Great stuff. I left with renewed interest in setting pen to paper (or word processor to ON) and getting serious about this grant thing.

Submitted by Tara Owen, Vice-Chair, Alberta Craft Council Board

Reports

Anne Brodie retires from Red Deer

College

Anne Brodie, the ÒiconÓ of Summer Series of the Arts at RDC officially retired on October 31, 2008 after 18 years at the college. Over her career at RDC Anne was instrumental in growing SERIES the visual arts summer school for adults into a program that attracts over 1000 artists, instructors and craftspeople to the campus each summer. Under AnneÕs leadership SERIES attracted worldwide attention and became a major influence on the arts scene in Alberta. Among her many accomplishments, she introduced new programming in woodcarving, calligraphy, and jewellery as well as expanding hot glass from a one-week offering to a five month program. She recruited artists from around the world to teach and learn at RDC.

Anne has contributed to the provincial arts community serving on committees and groups such as the Alberta Craft Council (serving as President), the Advisory Group

for CBC Arts Spots, the Smithsonian Advisory Council for Canada Day in 2006, and the Red Deer and District Culture Board. She was presented with a Governor General Award for her contributions to the arts. Anne was also instrumental in bringing many arts conferences to Red Deer, including the Canadian Glass Conference, the Canadian Ceramics Conference and the North American Weavers Association annual conference.

Anne has made a tremendous contribution to RDC and to the arts community across Alberta and beyond. Her creativity, vision, energy and integrity inspire us. Although “officially” retired Anne has agreed to work with us to plan SERIES 2009 and we expect itÕs going to be the best ever! As we open a fabulous new art facility in the spring of 2009 AnneÕs vision for the Arts is alive and well at RDC. We wish her all the best in her retirement which includes spending part of the year in New Zealand as well as pursuing her dual passions for art and golf!

Julia Reimer has been named the winner of the inaugural RBC Award for Glass

The award is co-sponsored by RBC and the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery and is presented to a practicing artist. The winner receives $5,000 to allow for a period of independent research at a key moment in their artistic practice. Ms. Reimer (Black Diamond) plans to use the award to travel to Japan and research the influence of Japanese design and culture on modern western craft. In particular she will examine the influence of the Mingei Movement on vessel design and the role of nature as inspiration for Japanese craft design. She will be conducting her research at the Japan Traditional Craft Center and The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, as well as working directly with mentor, glass artist Masahiro Sasaki. Reimer, studied at the Alberta College of Art + Design, Pilchuck Glass School in Washington, D.C. and Northlands Creative Glass in Scotland and was artistin-residence at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, in 2002. Exhibitions of her work have been held at the Sandra Ainsley Gallery, Toronto, the Water Street

Gallery, Douglas, Michigan and the Illingworth Kerr Gallery at ACAD. She is part of the ÒAll About AlbertaÓ travelling exhibit that was featured at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. in 2006, Cheongju International Craft Biennale 2007 in South Korea and many locations across Canada. ReimerÕs designs are inspired by the landscape that surrounded her childhood home in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. ÒThatÕs where I acquired an appreciation for the crisp prairie light, and the undulating hills and grasslands carved by wind and water that influence my artistic vision”, she says. ÒMy love of the stark mountain landscape has led to an aesthetic based on beautiful simplicity of form and light.Ó Ms. Reimer was presented with the award at a gala event on September 25, 2008 at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery in Waterloo. The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery opened in Waterloo, Ontario, in the summer of 1993 with the express purpose of bringing a national voice to ceramics and glass art in this country. The 2008 awards mark a significant moment in recognizing the development of Clay and Glass in Canada.

Anne Brodie with Red Deer College President Ron Woodward

‘Watergauge’ by Julia Reimer

The Alberta Craft Guide

The Alberta Craft Guide is an invaluable resource for tourists and craft enthusiasts. 10,000 guides are distributed each year through a wide variety of tourism centres, galleries, studios and events.

Now in its 11th year of publication the Alberta Craft Guide will be published yearly to keep the information up-to-date. The listing will contain your company name, contact information (including website), 30 word text description as well as a location number locating your studio or gallery on a map of Alberta. The on-line version will feature all of this plus a colour image or two.

With the tourist season is just around the corner, act now and get your listing in the Alberta Craft Guide. The cost is only $125 for members and $200 for nonmembers.

Deadline: February 20, 2009

Visit www.albertacraft.ab.ca for a tour of the current guide and to download an application form for the 2009 Alberta Craft Guide. For more information contact Joanne Hamel at 780-488-6611 ext. 221 or jhamel@albertacraft.ab.ca.

Dawn Detarando Receives Lieutenant Governor Emerging Artist Award

Dawn Detarando (Red Deer) was presented with a Lieutenant Governor Emerging Artists Award valued at $10,000 by Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation. These inaugural awards provide funding to 10 promising young artists, early in their careers, while also serving to raise the profile of the arts in Alberta.

Each of the 10 winners was selected through an intensive and independent application and review process. Each received $10,000 and a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor. The next competition will be in 2010.

The new Emerging Artist Award program will alternate

with the FoundationÕs established Distinguished Artist Award program, which presents up to three $30,000 prizes every second year. A Call for Nominations for the 2009 Distinguished Artist Awards was issued in November. Visit www.artsawards.ca for more information.

Dawn Detarando specializes in clay sculptural and clay tile work, from a self-built creek-side studio in Red Deer that she shares with husband Brain McArthur. Together they operate Voyager Art & Tile. Jointly they received the Alberta Craft CouncilÕs 2005 Award of Achievement. Dawn received her Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Ohio State University and is on the Alberta Craft Council Board of Directors.

The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Norman L. Kwong, CM, AOE, presenting one of ten inaugural Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Awards to Dawn Detarando.

Photo: Epic Photography

‘Migrating Suitcase’ by Dawn Detarando

Feature Gallery

InTENSIONS

medium & message in fibre art

January 17 – April 18, 2009

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 17 from 2-4pm

This exhibition features work by a trio of craft artists, each exploring fundamental issues of life, death and belief.

Backyard Art: Natural Impressions

Margie Davidson

My backyard is a small but significant natural area within the city environment. The trees that shade me each summer and the leaves that I sun-print with are an important part of my urban forest. Using the ferns and leaves from my backyard in the making of fabrics that I work with allows me to connect with the natural world as I see each leaf print is a celebration of natureÕs beauty and each stitched line is a connection of my hand to natureÕs creation.

At the heart of my backyard is our clothesline. To me it is an icon of environmental responsibility. A clothesline is a sustainable use of solar heat and wind power; it evokes nostalgia and makes old-fashioned good sense amidst the explosion of technological advancements of our time.

ÔBackyard ArtÕ celebrates the beauty that is all around us, from the straight lines and grids of the city to the delicate unfolding fern. Combining these organic and geometric shapes into one artwork continues my exploration of the tensions between humankind and the natural world.

Casket Covers

Mary Sullivan-Holdgrafer

This series of work began as an explanation of the paradox of joy and grief that comes at lifeÕs end. The original covers conformed to the typical casket size, 84Óx28Óx23Ó, however through the process I began to consider other uses for the work. Who would be comforted by the covers? How would they be used after the celebration of life?

It seemed to me that the cover could be used as a literal adornment for a casket, hung on a wall as a memorial to the deceased or it could be used to console the grieving partner, wrapping themselves in warmth and comfort. In some ways the casket cover can represent the life of the deceased person; a beautiful life imperfectly lived or an imperfect life beautifully lived.

In the construction and quilting of the casket covers I have attempted to create my own mark by cutting and piecing without the use of a ruler and then free-handing the quilting grid. Perhaps the relationship between the piecing and the quilting serves as a metaphor for the way we live our lives. Events and circumstances are imposed upon us. We live with various constraints. As we age we display our life story in our gain, our shape and the wrinkles on our faces. In this way we can think of the piecing as our essence and the grid as our life experiences.

The ÔCasket CoversÕ simply celebrate a life and provide comfort to those left behind. My wish is that they embody the fullness of life joys and sorrows, hope and grief, successes and failures.

Feature Gallery

In Jesus’ Name

Matt Gould

Children are baptized, wars are fought, gratitude is expressed, and cultures are destroyed all Òin JesusÕ name.Ó The name of the Christian deity carries enormous weight with global consequences, and in the summer of 2006 with a grant from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, I began to explore the power of those three simple words. By reading, researching and talking to people, I looked at what people mean when they invoke this phrase.

I was raised in the Christian tradition and confirmed at age sixteen. As an adult, I rejected the religious institution that considered me, a gay man, to be an abomination. As I have watched more extreme fundamentalist Christians mounting attacks on my right to love whom I choose, celebrating our young people marching off to war, and helping to destroy the planet in their greed, I have to wonder where JesusÕ is in all of this. What would he think of the things that are done Òin his nameÓ?

At the same time I see around me many Christians who are kind, generous, inclusive and loving. I ask myself if the contrasts are simply a question of fundamentalism vs. moderation, of the powerful vs. the meek. As an artist, a gay man, and a human being I grapple with the contradictions that arise when JesusÕ name is invoked. This project reflects and illustrates my spiritual and intellectual journey.

Our place in the world as beings of Spirit, surrounded by examples of human behaviors devoid of any spiritual dimension, is of concern to us all. I see the destruction of our fellow human beings and the exploitation of the earth itself, and I find that as a man and artists I am no longer willing passively to say Òno commentÓ. For me, a creative response to the three simple words ÔIn JesusÕ NameÓ is a first step towards clarity, compassion and understanding.

Discovery Gallery

The Recipients January 17 – February 28 |

Designed to honour individuals and groups who make significant contributions to Alberta’s fine craft culture, the Alberta Craft Awards not only stimulate awareness and instill distinction for fine craft in Alberta they also invigorate and give prominence to deserving artists and their work. This year’s nominees proved again the need for these awards; all are very deserving craft artists who not only are dedicated to their own craft practice but to sharing their knowledge and giving back to the community, a craft community that is diverse, sophisticated, and distinctive. Most artists don’t enter their discipline for its rewards or the spotlight but for the fulfillment that the artistic journey brings to their lives. It is a pleasure to honour them for of their dedication, skills and contributions.

AWARD OF HONOUR

for a volunteer/supporter/teacher/ craftsperson (individual or group) who has made a significant contribution to AlbertaÕs Fine Craft Culture.

Les Manning, Medicine Hat

Les ManningÕs artistic career spans 40 years, from studio potter to senior arts administrator. He was president of the AlbertaÕs Potters Association, the first president of the Canadian Craft council and is one of the founders of the Alberta Craft Council. Les was recently honoured with an Alberta ÓCentennial MedalÓ for his contribution to Alberta Arts and Society. Les is currently the Artistic Director/Coordinator of the ceramics residency art the historic Medalta Potteries in Medicine Hat.

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 17 from 2-4pm

The 2008 Alberta Craft Awards were presented by Tom McFall, ACC Executive Director and James Lavoie, ACC Chair of the Board at the Leighton Art Centre just southwest of Calgary on October 4th. A special thanks to all of the nominees, nominators and supporters who joined us for the celebration; to the Awards Jury; to the Leighton Art Centre; to our volunteers Connie Cooper and Joan Irvin; and to Simon Wroot for organizing another wonderful event.

To read more about each recipient and to learn how nominate or be nominated in the next Alberta Craft Awards visit our website at www.albertacraft.ab.ca.

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

for an established craftsperson who excels in his/her area of craft (ACC members only).

Jane Kidd, Calgary

Jane Kidd has maintained an active visual arts practice for more than three decades and her work epitomizes the art of contemporary tapestry. Her beautiful, technically demanding and conceptually rich tapestries have been exhibited in numerous solo and over fifty group shows across Canada and around the world. Her work is found in private and public collections including the Canada Council Art Bank, the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Alberta Art Foundation, and the City of Calgary Civic Collection. Jane has been an instructor at the Alberta College of Art + Design since 1979 and is the current head of the CollegeÕs Fibre Program.

AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT

for an emerging craftsperson/ student, in recognition of his/her achievement to date or potential (ACC members only).

Louise Chong, Calgary

Louise Chong received her BFA in Jewellery + Metals in 2007 from the Alberta College of Art + Design and received the Jewellery + Metals Major Award. Louise was a national finalist at the prestigious Niche 2006 Wearable Arts Awards; she was also named national winner in the 2008 NICHE Student Awards in Philadelphia. Upon graduation, Chong launched her studio i.designworks in The Loop at Art Central in Calgary. Outside the studio she is actively involved in the arts community with a focus on mentorship of young visual artists.

LINDA STANIER & FAMILY MEMORIAL AWARD

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

Judith Green, Pincher Creek

Judith Green has been working in clay for over 32 years and has used red earthenware for the last 12 years. She makes distinctive functional work featuring local flora and historic cattle brands. Judith has a strong belief in the importance of the relationship between a craftsman and the community. For her, the core of the definition of ÒcraftsmanÓ related to the production of work that is aesthetically pleasurable in its use. Work takes on ÒvalueÓ if it recognizes and reflects the community or region, fills a need, delights in production and sparks a connection with the user.

Fron l to r: Judith Green, Les Manning, Jane Kidd and Louise Chong, Photo: Simon Wroot

Glacial Trench by Les Manning Stoneware, porcelain, thrown and altered, glazed celadon and fired at con 10 reduction including a post firing sand blasted surface with silver amalgam 18cm x 20cm x 25cm

Departure, Voyage, Arrival by Jane Kidd Tapestry 129 cm x 154 cm

Collection: Canada Council Art Bank

The House that Built Series by Louise Chong Brass, chrome plate, cubic zirconia 28cm x 8cm x 8cm

Storage Crock by Judith Green

Photo by E. Wallace

Discovery Gallery

Drawing From Nature –Exploring Line and Texture in Silk

Dana Roman, Canmore

March 7 - April 18

Drawings and sketches always help artists to synthesize their ideas and feelings. For Dana Roman they are the beginning of more involved art pieces. In her exhibition ‘Drawing From Nature – Exploring Line and Texture in Silk’ Dana will show some of her drawings, taken out of her sketchbook and diaries alongside of her large silk painted banners, textured quilted and deconstructed wall hangings, painted and monoprinted silks collaged on stretched canvas and probably some special silk scarves.

Dana Roman graduated with a Masters Degree in Architecture in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Upon moving to Canada she established her textile art business ‘Artacious’

and for more than 30 years Dana has designed and painted silk fabrics and art wear selling to stores across North America, England and Japan. She has won several awards for her art including the 2007 Kroma Award at “Painting on the Edge” an international exhibition organized by the Federation of Canadian Artists as well as in 2000 she received first prize in the professional division at Silk Painters International in Washington. The Life Story 97” x 13” (246 cm x 33 cm) Painted silk, quilted and slashed

Call for Entry Coming Up Next...

an exhibition featuring work by emerging fine craft artists

Deadline for Entry March 20, 2009

The Alberta Craft Council is organizing it’s 4th annual juried exhibition that is open to emerging fine craft artists who are in the first five years of their career or in the last year of their formal education.

If you are creating contemporary fine craft (clay, glass, fibre, wood, furniture design, jewellery or metals) with fresh new designs submit:

• a current cv

• artist statement

• 3 - 5 good quality images (digital – 4”x6” 300dpi) of work presented for the exhibition

• an image list that includes title, medium, technique, year made and size

Deadline for Entry:

March 20

Exhibition Dates:

April 25 – June 6 (Discovery Gallery)

Artists Reception: April 25, Saturday 2-4pm

Note:

All submissions must have been produced in the last two years. Send your submission to the:

Alberta Craft Council 10186 - 106 Street

Edmonton AB T5J 1H4 or acc@albertcraft.ab.ca

image of the 2008 Coming Up Next exhibition work by Maggie Finlayson, Kalika Bowlby, Keith Walker, and Carmen Schroeder

Kalika Bowlby, Three Buckets, soda fired stoneware

Shop Talk

2008 was a busy year in the Craft Council shop. We saw an increase in sales over the spring and summer months and are on target for the Christmas season. We have found the current economic recession is being balanced out by people who are more conscious of where they put their shopping $$ and are seeking out local work.

To continue to promote buying local the ACC shop has become a member of ÒKeep Edmonton Original.Ó Their goal is to ensure EdmontonÕs independent businesses remain vibrant by collectively promoting the values of its members and educating consumers about how independent local businesses stimulate the economy, create jobs, set trends, and support the community. Their slogan of Òyour shopping shapes the cityÓ and the educational material they provide helps empower and educate consumers about the impact their choices and dollars have in shaping local culture, economy and the character of their city. To learn more about ÔKeep Edmonton OriginalÕ visit their website at www.keepedmontonoriginal.com

The City of Edmonton has been busy buying and promoting local, and declared November ÔShop Local First MonthÕ in participation with ÔKeep Edmonton OriginalÕ. Since the Craft Council Shop has started working with the City of Edmonton in June of 2008 they have purchased over $11,000 of our artists work for their official gifts and have commissioned a $4,500 fibre piece of the Edmonton river valley and cityscape

from Edmonton artist Linda McBain-Cuyler. The piece is to be presented as the official gift to Edmonton’s sister city Harbin, China during a trade mission in 2009. Building on the success with the City of Edmonton we are now working with the Province. In November 2008 the Craft Council Shop displayed work at the Alberta Legislature to introduce the Craft Council to our provincial MLAÕs and their staff. The Legislature visit was organized and facilitated by MLA Laurie Blakeman, who has been a long time supporter of the arts in Alberta and the Craft Council and purchases all of her official gifts and items for donations to various community fundraisers in the Craft Council Shop. Laurie promoted the display to her fellow MLAÕs and Legislature staff and our new Minister of Culture and Community Spirit, Lindsay Blackett.

For the one day Ôshow and tellÕ we brought over $17,000 worth of work from the shop. There were over 118 visitors to the display and $1,600 in sales, making the day a great success. Everyone in attendance was impressed with the wide range of skills and creativity in the work created in our Province. The Minister of Culture and other attendees are planning on coming to the Craft Council to buy from Alberta artists with their purchasing budgets for speaker, dignitary, staff and other gifts. We look forward to the year ahead where there will be even more opportunities to promote our artists and their work both locally and internationally with the Craft Biennial in Cheongju.

Jenna Stanton

Loretta Kyle and Dr. Roberta Bondar

The University of Alberta department of Medicine has been purchasing Loretta KyleÕs carved birds from the ACC shop for their speaker gifts and awards for the past two and a half years. This October the department of Medicine invited esteemed lecturer and Canadian Astronaut Dr. Roberta Bondar to deliver the DepartmentÕs most prestigious lecture, the E. Garner King Lecture that honors and celebrates one of the former leaders of their Department.

After learning that Loretta has a background in sciences and was thrilled to have one of her pieces given to Dr. Bondar, the medical department arranged to have Loretta attend the lecture and personally present her serpentine bird to Dr. Bondar.

Photo: Stephen Wreakes

Left image: Tom McFall, MLA Laurie Blakeman and Minister of Culture and Community Spirit, Lindsay Blackett. Mr. Blackett purchased the box by Robert Holland.

Kudos

Brenda Malkinson (Edmonton) has completed a stained glass commission for the Kipnes Center for Veterans. It was unveiled on Remembrance Day at 4470 McCrae Avenue NW, Edmonton.

Margaret Braun (Edmonton) was asked by Michael Rawson Clark, Executive Director of Campus Sustainability Coalition with the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, to have an exhibition during the Sustainability Awareness Week.

Artables Canada

was included in www.marketingmag.ca ÒTop Ten Corporate Gifts in CanadaÓ in the November issue of the Toronto based Marketing Magazine.

Carol and Richard Selfridge, Edmonton, had a large majolica piece included (honourable mention) in the 8th International Ceramic Competition MINO, Japan, Mino International Festival Gallery, Mino, Japan. This is the most prestigous international juried ceramic show in Japan.

In the News

Ann Haessel (Calgary) recently exhibited 75 new works of art at a solo exhibition in the Bowman Gallery in Lethbridge. At this show, her 3-dimensional mixed media piece, ÒFlanders FieldÓ, was bought, donated and unanimously accepted by the jury into the University of Lethbridge permanent collection.

Pirkko Karvonen recently had a tapestry purchased by the Athabasca University for their permanent collection.

Dana Roman (Canmore) was choosen to make a painting for the Amnesty International 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To view all the paintings, please go to www.aipacific.org Dana’s painting (Article 14) is one of the 30 paintings, each depicting one article of the Declaration. Opening reception for this exhibition is during the Amnesty International Film Festival November 13-16 in the Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour street, Vancouver. The artwork will go on public display throughout Vancouver in late November. Gala Art Auction The artwork will be re-assembled for the UDHR @ 60 Gala Art Auction, Tuesday, December 9 at the Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street in Gastown (Vancouver). Tickets are $50 per person and available now - call 604-294-5160 or e-mail dwright@amnesty.ca

The piece from the Mino show, with catalogue, was one of 192 works in the exhibition chosen from 3284 entries from 56 countries. It is now in the International Woodfire Festival Collection of Goshogawara-shi Museum, Japan. To view the exhibition see http://www.icfmino.com/ english/inter_2008/exhibition/ floor.html

Carol and Richard had a salt glazed woodfired pie dish chosen for Soda Salt National Vl, at The Clay Studio of Missoula Gallery, Missoula, Montana.

The wood fired salt glazed fish pie dish was one of 25 works chosen from 160 submissions.

In the News

‘Twas the Night Fundraiser

The ACCÕs annual fundraiser ÔTwas the Night was held on November 28. The evening was filled with live music, great food and shopping discounts. Guests enjoyed music by local band Aroots Bazaar. There were split ticket draws and lots and lots of shopping. Thanks to Jared OÕDonnell, Marcia Fossey and Ken Fossey for volunteering for the evening.

Thank you to the following members who donated items for the event:

James Lavoie, Bernard de Man, Malcolm MacFadyen, Loretta Kyle, Tracy Brown, Janet Grabner, Judith Green, Fern Jordan, Sandi Skakun, Christina Koscielnuk, Dana Roman, Tammy Parks-Legge, Marcia Fossey, Pirko Karvonan and Linda McBain-Cuyler. A special thanks to Elaine Emerson for preparing and donating the wonderful dessert spread.

ACC Husky Rebate Program

By shopping at Husky and Mohawk gas stations, we can help generate a new source of revenue for the Council. Each time we buy gas and other items at a Husky or Mohawk gas station, 2% of our purchases will be rebated to the Alberta Craft Council. ItÕs easy - we simply present this white card for every purchase. Thank-you to all members who help make this a successful program - our top earners for this quarter are:

• #1 - Voyager Art & Tile, Dawn Detarando & Brian McArthur, Red Deer

• #2 - Wild Rose Gallery & Gift, Laurel Smith, Cold Lake

• #3 - Simon Wrook, Calgary

• #4 - Monika Smith, Calgary

• #5 - Jayne Willoughby Scott, Edmonton

Stony Plain Mural - the 1st 100 years

The Mural was presented to the Town of Stony Plain by the Parkland Potters Guild on the occasion of the Centennial Celebration, December 10, 2008.

The mural depicts the journey through 100 years of progress and is made of clay and stained with oxides. It took volunteer guild members a year from planning to completion and is their gift to the Town of Stony Plain. It is mounted next to the Parkland Potters Guild and Gallery, across

“Night Garden Large Imari Majolica Vase”64cm Richard & Carol Selfridge

“Double Fish Woodfired Pie Plate”, 24cm Richard & Carol Selfridge

from the Town Office in central Stony Plain.

In the News

Historic Clay District identified as Canadian Badlands artistic, cultural and historic attractor

When the Canadian Badlands Ltd unveiled their tourism development strategy on November 7 in Drumheller, the Historic Clay District, together with the Medalta Potteries, emerged as one of eight major attractors in the region, along with the Royal Tyrrell Museum, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park and Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park. Medicine Hat was also identified as the artistic, cultural and history hub of the Canadian Badlands.

According to Barry Finkelman, Executive Director of the Historic Clay District, the recognition of the District as a focal point in Medicine Hat brings with it the responsibility to work with other organizations in the area to ensure the Badlands are recognized as AlbertaÕs next tourism destination. ÒWe must work closely with the Esplanade, Police Point Park Interpretive Centre, Downtown, Echo Dale and places outside the city like the Cypress Hills if we are going to attract and keep visitors in the area.Ó He was also quick to acknowledge the efforts of the many committed volunteers in the Friends of Medalta Society who worked to bring the Historic Clay District to maturity. ÒThirty years ago, Medalta Potteries was on the verge of demolition. It is gratifying to see the work of all our volunteers - both past and present - being recognized with this designation.Ó The Historic Clay District is the largest industrial National Historic District in Canada. In addition to the Medalta Potteries National Historic Site, the District also includes the Hycroft China complex and the last remaining beehive kiln from the massive Alberta Clay Products plant that burnt to the ground in 1961. It is operated by the Friends of Medalta Society.

Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay District Welcomes Visitors Year-Round

With another busy summer in the books, the Medalta Potteries National Historic Site in the Historic Clay District has switched to offseason hours. The District is now open to the public from 10:00 4:00 pm, Tuesday to Saturday and offers self-guided tours.

The 96 year-old Medalta Potteries National Historic Site has continued its impressive restoration, adding new exhibits, hosting various concerts and events and opening new areas to the public. Through the winter, people can take advantage of the various programming offered in the District, including kidsÕ birthday parties, school group tours, adult clay classes and the Clay Table, which provides opportunities for anyone to create a masterpiece out of clay and take it home after it has been fired.

For more information, contact: Quentin Randall at 403-529-1070 or quentin@medalta.org

www.medalta.org

New Website for Contextural at www.contextural.ca

Started in 2007, Contextural is a community of textile artists fostering a cooperative creative environment in support of the production of new artistic works. The group recently held their first gallery exhibition in September at the Alberta College of Art + Design which was a culmination of their first summer residency in the fibre studios of the same institution. The website will allow Contextural to continue growing their community and showcase the works of their members. Want to see what our members make, view our gallery section with member galleries. If you are interested in becoming a member of Contextural, check out the members section. We are currently looking for members at large and members to sit on the board.

If you would like to support our group in our NEW T-SHIRT SUBSCRIPTION FUNDRAISER, click on support. We hope you will enjoy the site and visit often. www. contextural.ca

Recent Alberta Foundation for the Arts Acquisitions for their Permanent Collection

The AFA has recently purchased 3 pieces from the Alberta Craft CouncilÕs All About Alberta exhibition.

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts art acquisitions by application deadline is April 1, 2009. Call 780-427-9968 (310-0000 toll-free). Download guidelines and forms from www.affta.ab.ca/index.shtml

After a great deal of soul searching and discussion with family and friends, I have decided to retire this year. I will miss all my customers who have become such good friends and I will miss all the excitement and challenges that come with running the Studio.

The staff and I have decided to run classes in Jan. and Feb. thereby giving those of you who want to take a class a chance to do so before we close our doors forever. You can phone the store (780 989-3114) and arrange class times and classes that will work for both you and our staff. As well, we have classes for Jan. and Feb. listed on our web page.

Starting Jan. 5th 2009 we will begin clearing inventory as well as fixtures, work benches and displays. We will have a list of fixtures available for sale on our website under products – clearance. I would like to thank all of you for your loyalty and support for the past 15 years.

Rosa Taylor

‘Ascendency of Nature’ by Julia Reimer Glass, hot worked and found steel, 80 cm

‘Coyote’ by Martha Henry Glass, blown and sandblasted, 25 cm

‘Shore at Night’ by Tyler Rock, Blown glass, assembled, 157 cm

CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

For the Spring 2009 issue is February 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.

Call for Submissions: Public Art Opportunity - Toronto Sculpture Garden

Deadline January 15 The Toronto Sculpture Garden has been a leader in Canada in the commissioning of contemporary sculpture since it opened in 1981. Located in an urban park in the downtown core, it serves as a testing ground for artists to explore public space and to address issues of urban context, materials and scale. For complete proposal information, including fee structure and site map: www.torontosculpturegarden.com

Call for Entry, Canadian Quilters’ Association National Juried Show 2009

Deadline January 23 Entry is open to all Canadian residents, Canadian citizens, and CQA/ACC individual members. www. canadianquilter.com

Call for Entry, Feats of Clay XXII 2009, California

Deadline February 1 Lincoln Arts & Culture Foundation will present its 22 annual juried competition of ceramic works April 25 - May 31, 2009 featuring artists residing or working in the United States, Mexico & Canada. This celebratory exhibition of contemporary ceramic art (sculptural, non-functional, and functional) will be held on the property of the renowned Gladding, McBean Terra Cotta Factory, and displayed inside an original 35-foot beehive kiln and in the historic architectural design studio. Access to the exhibit is by tour only. www.lincolnarts.org/2009_LincolnArts_prospectus_09.pdf.

2009 MJSA Vision Awards Design Competition

Submission Deadline January 15 The MJSA Vision Awards Design Competition annually recognizes the talent and innovation of designers whose work will have a profound influence on the future of jewelry design. In addition to the overall Professional and Student Awards, the competition features special Distinction Awards that allow us to recognize designers using specific materials or technologies in new and creative ways. Visit www. mjsa.org/about_ava.php for more information or to download the 2009 entry form/brochure.

Apply Today, BY HAND, Canada’s Artisan Gift Shows www.byhand.ca

BY HAND TORONTO – 15th Edition January 24 - 26

BY HAND ALBERTA – 8th Edition February 15 – 18

BY HAND VANCOUVER – 13th Edition March 1 - 3

Call for Entry, 2009 Wearable Art Awards

Deadline March 6 The Wearable Art Awards encourage artists of all mediums to submit evocative, imaginative and thought provoking creations for the human body. The event offers $5,000 CDN in cash prizes to category and award winners. More

information about this unique event can be found at www. wearableartawards.com.

Special Purchase of Art Works by Canadian Artists from Culturally Diverse Communities for the Canada Council Art Bank Collection Deadline February 16 (Postmarked)

The Canada Council Art Bank wishes to celebrate diversity in the visual arts milieu by purchasing art works by Canadian artists of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American and/or mixed racial heritage. The primary objectives of this special purchase are to increase the awareness of culturally diverse artists about the programs offered by the Canada Council for the Arts; complement the Art Bank’s collection; respond to the changing demographics of Canada; and serve the increased demand by Art Bank clients for art works by culturally diverse artists. Paintings, photographs, sculptures, prints, drawings and fine craft will all be considered. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Council’s Equity Office, is in alignment with the Canada Council’s strategic plan directions in support of individual artists and equity. The process for submitting work to the Art Bank’s purchase program is simple and straightforward.

You can visit the Art Bank’s website commencing 1 December 2008 to view the program guidelines and to download the application form or contact the Art Bank to obtain a paper copy. Contact: Suzanne Wolfe 613-566-4414 or 1-800-263-5588, ext.4612 suzanne.wolfe@canadacouncil.ca www.artbank.ca

Please note that on 30 June 2009, the Art Bank will be announcing a second call for purchases open to all Canadian artists. Visit our website in June to find out the deadline date and to download the application form for that purchase program.

Call for Artists, Artwalk Festival, Red Deer

Deadline February 1 The Artwalk Festival in Red Deer is looking for ‘Feature Artists’ to do a one day workshop on Saturday, June 20, 2009. This visual arts festival takes place in an outdoor setting in Red Deer. The workshop may be a public participation event or a demonstration. Please e-mail a proposal, your resume, and 5 examples of your work, or any questions, to artwalkfestival@ yahoo.ca.

500 Vases, Lark Books

Deadline February 2 Lark Books seeks high-quality, one-of-a-kind images of ceramic vases to publish in a juried collection of works from around the world. We will consider both functional and decorative submissions as well as diverse designs, materials, and techniques ranging in style from traditional to modern. We accept high-quality transparencies, 35-mm slides, and high-resolution digital images. 500 Vases, to be released in the spring of 2010, aims to be an inspiring collection for beginning and professional ceramics workers, as well as collectors and enthusiasts. There is no entry fee. www.larkbooks.com/submissions/artist-submissions.

10th Annual Lacombe Art Exhibit & Sale

Deadline March 2 All mediums welcome Artists take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase your work before an ever-expanding audience. The juried show is a landmark on the Central Alberta cultural scene and take place April 17-19. Artists are encouraged to download the “CALL TO ENTRY” form www. lacombe.ca, under “Quick Links” & “Rec Programs” 403-7821272

Call for Entry, CONNECTION, Zilberschmuck Art-Jewellery, Toronto

Deadline March 6 Is there a connection part, link or bond? Is there an association or relationship between two or more things? Do associates, relations, acquaintances or friends influence the outcome of the piece? Is it a single connection or one of many types and kinds of connections that make up the piece? How can these ideas be formalized into a three-dimensional piece? Zilberschmuck Art-Jewellery invites jewellers and metal artists to participate in a juried exhibition exploring formal and conceptual manifestations of the word “CONNECTION”. Artists are invited to forge, form or fabricate reflecting their response to the meaning of the word “CONNECTION”. www.zilberschmuck.com.

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

Call for Entry: Surfacing, 12th Biennial International Juried Enamel Exhibition

Deadline January 16 Surfacing, the 12th Biennial International Juried Enamel Exhibition and 8th International Juried Student Exhibition sponsored by The Enamelist Society, is open for submissions. The exhibition itself will take place July 22 - August 22, 2009 at the Oakland Art Gallery in Oakland, California. The opening reception is set for Friday, August 7th in conjunction with the 2009 Enamelist Society Conference. Cost of entry is $30 for Society members, $40 for non-members and $15 for students. Submissions for the exhibitions must be made using digital images only. For more exhibition details and online entry form questions, contact: Corey Ackelmire, Exhibition Coordinator at 330-256-6008 or coreyackelmire@hotmail.com

Call for Artists, 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 403-770-1350 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.

Tiffany House is Looking for Experienced Stained Glass and/or Fused Glass Instructors!

Deadline is ongoing Tiffany House is one of Calgary’s leading providers of Stained & Fused Glass and Bead Making Supplies & classes, as well as being retailers of custom stained glass art. If you’re a ‘people person’ and are passionate about your craft, and you have the creative talents and some stained or fused glass teaching experience, we’d love to hear from you! We’re a unique little shop, a ‘creative oasis’ in the Kensington area, known for its casual, friendly atmosphere, great people, and creativity-addicted regulars? We’re looking for instructors to teach occasional Saturday classes at our studios. We offer competitive wages and product discounts. Contact: 403-283-6163, 626 - 15 Street NW, Calgary, AB

Call for Artists, 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

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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.

Call for Entry, 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

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

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.

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

MacEwan’s Centre for the Arts, Edmonton

Our campus, located at 10045 - 156 Street, is home to a vibrant and exciting community of students who are focused on building careers in performing, visual, and communication arts. For information about our programs, including Fine Art and Design Studies, in addition to upcoming events and part-time classes, be sure to check out our website at www.macewan.ca/centreforthearts.

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.

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 Carrot Community Arts Coffee House, Edmonton

Deadline is ongoing The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House is looking for Artists and Artisans to display their work at a Saturday Arts Market that is held from 11:00 – 3:00 pm at The Carrot, which is located at 9351 - 118 Ave. We are hoping to feature new and different artists/artisans each week. We are also looking for Artists for a Gallery Show at The Carrot. If you are interested in participating please contact Karen 780-481-9015 or karenporkka@yahoo.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.

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

GOLD 2009, Heidelberg Germany

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

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: 780-9873593 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 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.

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.

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 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.

Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics

Annual Deadline August $10,000 annually to an emerging potter or clay sculptor to recognize achievement and invest in the future. Allows the recipient time away from the studio, travel for career development, link with mentors, visit other studios, study museum collections, investigate kiln sites, or liaise with industry to perform research that will further in-studio production. May also be used for international residencies or symposia. Info: www. canadianclayandglass.ca or robert@canadianclayandglass.ca.

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 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.

OPPORTUNITIES

Call for Applications, Visiting Artist/Instructor – Ceramics, ACAD, Calgary (Competition 0809-OC-FT-21) Deadline February 13 The college welcomes applications for the upcoming 2009 – 2010 academic year Eight (8) month appointment – over two (2) semesters from August 17, 2009 to April 30, 2010 To complement existing instructional resources, the successful candidate will instruct four (4), six (6) hour long studio courses at all levels of the undergraduate BFA in Ceramics program. In addition, the individual will receive a stipend (in the amount of $16,000.00) for relocation expenses, participation in Ceramics program activity and developing their personal research/studio practice. The successful candidate will be required to mount a solo exhibition/presentation of their research/studio practice at the college. For more information contact hr@acad.ca.

Michael Leeb, AnOther Art & Design Studio

Fine Art Photography (Black & White), Drawings (mixed media, pastel, charcoal, pen & ink), Artist Books, Drums, Leather Pouches, Rosaries, etc. Literary Arts (Creative Non-Fiction, Architecture). Available for commissions. Located in Claresholm, Alberta 403625-4537 jleeb@telus.net.

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 780-4495465 or franchubinski@hotmail.com.

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.

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

NAWCS 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 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.

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL

Taking Alberta Craft Home... to the World

In the Shop:

New Members

Carissa Baktay, Langdon, Glass

Rachel Collins, Calgary, Glass

Jennifer Demke, Calgary, Clay

Carol Dragich, Edmonton, Glass

Diana Fox, Calgary, Glass

Crystal Cradle Inc., Edmonton, Glass, Metal, Stone, Fibre

Matt Gould, Red Deer, Fibre & Painting

Scott Hardy, Longview, Metal

SunCatchers Design Studio, Bragg Creek, Stained Glass

Joanne Johnson, Calgary, Fibre, Clay, Leather, Metal, Wood, Paper

Julia Krueger, Calgary, Clay

Nicloe Lokstadt, Edmonton, Clay

Nancy Monson, Edmonton, Glass

Claire Phillips-Frost, Calgary, Fibre, Metal

Andrea Revoy, Red Deer, Clay, Paper

Barbara Rumberger, Calgary, Glass

Renewing Members

Alberta Potters’ Association, Red Deer

Medicine Hat Potters Association, Medicine Hat

John Blair, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery

Laurie Blakeman, Edmonton, Supporter

Jim Bragg, Calgary

Kaitlyn Brennan, Stirling, Clay

Judy Brown, Calgary, Fibre

Sharon Busby, Edmonton, Clay & Painting

Karen Cantine, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery

Susan Carnahan, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery

Terry Cass, Nanton, Stone & Mixed

Debra Cherniawsky-Durrer, Vegreville, Clay

Byoung-Woo (Danny) Choi, Calgary, Clay

Judith Chorney, Edmonton, Fibre

Nancy Christensen, Fort Saskatchewan, Mixed

Cindy Clarke & Jim Willett, Edmonton, Clay

Linda Cunningham, Calgary, Fibre & Mixed

Bernard J. de Man, Edmonton, Glass

Native Arts & Culture Program, Portage College, Lac La Biche

Heather Forbes, Grande Prairie, Retail Gallery

Marcia Fossey, Edmonton, Jewellery

Allan Gott, Calgary, Glass

Marion K. Gravells, Calgary, Fibre

Susan Greenbank, Calgary, Clay

Edmonton Weaver’s Guild, Edmonton

Darcy Gusse-Edinga, Red Deer, Fibre

Anthony W Harrison, Calgary, Fibre

George F. Heagle, Edmonton, Wood

Mary Holdgrafer, Edmonton, Fibre

Kathy Husel, Sunset Beach, Seasonal Christmas

INFLUX Jewellery Gallery, Calgary, Retail Gallery

Ian Johnston, Nelson, Clay

Laverne Jones, Lacombe, Retail Gallery

Aino Ketonen, Edmonton, Supporter

Peter Kirk, Innisfree, Wood

Wendy Klotz, Calgary, Clay & Fibre

Akiko Kohana, Edmonton, Clay

Jo-Ann Kohl, Calgary, Clay

Merv Krivoshein, Rocky Mountain House, Wood & Bronze

Neil Lazaruk, Edmonton, Ukranian Eggs

Ray Lieberman, Edmonton, Supporter

Mrs. Marlene Loney, Barriere, Craft Sale

Carolyn Lutz, Calgary, Glass

Brenda Malkinson, Edmonton, Glass

Linda McBain Cuyler, Edmonton, Fibre

M. Glennie McKirdy & Doug Pickles, Turner Valley, Fused Glass Jewellery

Vickie Newington, Calgary, Fibre

Sonja Ohlmann, Leduc, Fibre

Ilya Oratovsky, Edmonton, Fibre

Greg Payce, Calgary, Clay

Pauline Pelletier, Quebec, Clay

Susan Penrose, Medicine Hat, Clay

Lyn Pflueger, Bragg Creek, Fibre

Toula Prins, Gibbons, Clay

Candice Ring, Red Deer, Clay

Ron Robinson, Calgary, Clay & Mixed & Terrazo

Susan Rod, Calgary, Wood & Watercolours

Pamela Rodger, Bragg Creek, Clay

Sharon Rubuliak, Sherwood Park, Fibre

Gail Rydman, Edmonton, Fibre & Paper

Percy Schepp, Carvel, Wood

Sandi Skakun, Wabamun, Clay

Virginia Stephen, Edmonton, Supporter

Leighton Art Centre, Calgary, Retail Gallery

Kathleen Tomyn, Edmonton, Supporter

Carol Voyt, Calgary, Clay

Bruce Wakeford, Carvel, Clay

Return Address:

Alberta Craft Council

10186-106 Street

Edmonton, AB T5J 1H4

Ceramics by Jenn Demke, Calgary

‘Twas the Night Fundraiser

Left: Barbara Poole and Tom McFall

Right: Harold Pearce enjoys his Marvelyn Albert blanket prize with the help of Sharon McFall