Winter 2010 - Alberta Craft Magazine

January 16 – April 3, 2010

From the Executive Director

November was a busy month for the Alberta Craft CouncilÕs participation in various arts advocacy projects.

Early November, Lindsay Blackett, Minister of Culture and Community Spirit released an extensive ÒRegional Cultural Facilities Dialogue ReportÓ about the provincewide needs, problems and opportunities for cultural facilities. ACC board members and I had participated in Edmonton and Calgary sessions earlier in the year, and the Alberta Craft Council is now on the “official” list of future facility projects in both Edmonton and Calgary. This is an important study, and should provide the logic and motivation for future arts development in Alberta. The entire report is at:

www.culture.alberta.ca/culturalpolicy/pdf/ Cultural_Facilities_Dialogue_Report.pdf

Partly motivated by this ÒDialogueÓ, the week of November 9th was dedicated to a unique event called ÒArts at the AssemblyÓ. A provincial consortium including the Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton, Calgary Professional Arts Alliance, Edmonton Arts Council, Calgary Arts Development Authority and all eleven Provincial Arts Service Organizations (Alberta Craft Council is the largest) organized a campaign to meet with as many MLAs as possible. The goal was to take a clear and positive message to provincial politicians of all parties, about the growing cultural, social, educational and economic impact of the arts in Alberta. Eventually about 50 MLAs were engaged in 1500 minutes of one-on-one discussion about the arts. The Craft Council participated by advising the planning team, by organizing some members to meet their own MLAs, and by contributing financially to an MLA and artists luncheon (November 18) at the Legislature. I participated by meeting my own MLA, Dave Quest.

November 26, Edmonton Centre MLA Laurie Blakeman continued her own recognition and support of the arts, by introducing 5 Òdistinguished arts administratorsÓ from her riding to the Legislative Assembly. All 5 were nominees for the 2009 Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management, including

Shelley Switzer, producer of the Edmonton Street Performers Festival; Penny Ritco, executive director of the Citadel Theatre; Mary Phillips-Rickey, general manager for Edmonton Opera; Todd Janes, from Latitude 53; and me as the Rozsa Award recipient. LaurieÕs introduction to the Assembly also included several insightful and politically important pointsÉ ÒAs an arts administrator in my life before politics I so admire the skills, discipline, imagination, and talent these dedicated people have. They run organizations with multimillion-dollar budgets. They account for every penny to several levels of government and to the private-sector donors. They do more with less, year after year after year.Ó Laurie BlakemanÕs presentation to the Assembly can be seen on youtube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMfxSergcrw

On November 19 the Craft Council hosted a Christmas gathering for the board and staff of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. The Feature Gallery exhibition ÒGlass 2009Ó was the focus of this thank-you celebration. During the previous year, the AFA had dedicated about $90,000 to the acquisition of glass art pieces. Most of these were made by ACC members, and some were bought from the ACC or through ACC negotiations on behalf of members. This year of special acquisitions more than tripled the extent of glass in the provincial art collection, and likely gives Alberta the largest provincial collection of glass art anywhere in Canada - definitely something to celebrate!

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On the Cover

CREDITS

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE

The Alberta Craft Council Magazine is published quarterly.

Submission Deadline for the Spring 2010 Issue: February 25, 2010

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

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

Staff:

Executive Director: Tom McFall, ext. 228

Administration Manager: Nancy St. Hilaire, ext. 234

Gallery Coordinator/ Member Services: Joanne Hamel, ext. 221

Craft Shop Coordinator: Jenna Stanton, ext. 232

Craft Shop Staff: Elaine Emerson, ext. 232

Laura O’Connor

Claire Uhlick

Annette Aslund

Website: Jeff Collins

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

Board of Directors:

Chair: James Lavoie, Edmonton

Past Chair: Simon Wroot, Calgary

Directors: 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

Participants in Thirty: From top to bottom and left to right:

Charles Lewton-Brain, Kari Woo, Jeff Holmwood, Barb Tipton, James Lavoie, Melissa Pedersen, Simon Wroot,Dawn Detarando, Darren Petersen, Christina Koscielnuk, Danny Choi, Julia Reimer, Meghan Wagg, Dee Fontans, Joan Irvin, John Chalke, Lyn Pflueger, Tyler Rock, Bonny Houston, Gillian Hillerud, Alanyee Goodwill, Brian McArthur, Carol and Richard Selfridge, Sam Uhlick, Bee Kingdom, Karen Cantine, Martha Henry, Stephanie Jonsson, Grethe Jensen and Brad Keys

Sponsors:

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

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Rozsa Awards Congratulations for Alberta Craft Council and Tom McFall on receiving the Rozsa 2009 Award for Excellence in Arts Management

Congratulations on receiving the Rozsa AwardÉ Your guidance of the Albert Craft Council over the past decade has helped to build a better organization, from its secure financial footing to its improved public gallery space, to the international recognition enjoyed by the Alberta artists you represent.

AlbertaÕs many talented craftspeople are fortunate to have such an outstanding organization to support them, and visitors are grateful to have such an appealing space to explore and purchase Alberta treasures. Sincerely,

Lindsay Blackett Minister of Culture and Community Spirit, MLA Calgary-North West

It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the Edmonton Arts Council, to congratulate you on your recent Rozsa AwardÉ a well-deserved recognition of your steadfast and exemplary stewardship of the ACC over the past years!

As you must know, your wonderful work at the Craft Council has been appreciated by your peers in the arts community for a long time. Your development of the organization, its significant and important support to Alberta artists and your nurturing of the international visibility of our crafts artists are the product of commitment, vision, wisdom and hard work. Congratulations again, and enjoy the moment!

Eva Cairns, Chair, Edmonton Arts Council

Congratulations on receiving the 2009 Rozsa award! I was delighted to hear the news on CKUA. It is wonderful to see you honoured for your achievements on behalf of fine craft in Alberta. Long may you continue!

Warm regards,

Donna Cardinal, Executive Director, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards

‘Twas the Night Fundraiser

Congratulations Tom!!

You were the perfect choice for this...in all you do for craft artists and craft and everything that involves. You are a great leader and I am happy this has been recognized and so celebrated!

Katrina Chaytor, member

Although we rarely cross paths, I have a tremendous amount of respect for your knowledge, hard work and compassion for the craft community. Your energy, accessibility and open approach is admirable, greatly appreciated and serves the artists so well. Thankyou! Again, congratulations!

Jackie Anderson, member

Me and the guys just want to write and say congratulations on receiving the Rosza award! WeÕre glad to see you getting recognized for all your hard work. It has been a huge help for us to work with you.

Bee Kingdom, members

Congratulations on receiving the Rozsa Award. You have contributed immensely to the growth of Alberta craft and it is wonderful to see you recognized for all your hard work and enthusiasm for culture in Alberta. Warm regards,

Marianne Scott, Scott Gallery

Just wanted to send our congratulations your way on your Rosza AwardÉ. ThatÕs so excellent. Also encouraging to see the way you folks have pulled out of past difficulties to become real leaders in the arts. Inspiring for us.

Tammy Sutherland, Programme Coordinator, Manitoba Crafts Council

The ACC’s annual fundraiser ‘Twas the Night was held on November 27. 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 Amanda Woodward, Jolene Fennema, Aino Ketonen, James Lavoie and Stephanie Schneberger for volunteering for the evening. Thanks to Elaine Emerson for the dessert table, and to Sharon McFall and Virginia Stephens for preparing the wonderful Korean food.

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

James Lavoie, Malcolm MacFadyen, Loretta Kyle, Tracy Brown, Sandi Skakun, Tammy Parks-Legge, Keith Walker, Mindy Andrews, Alain Favre, Voyager Art & Tile and Linda McBain-Cuyler.

The ACC would also like to thank the Citadel Theatre and the Edmonton Opera for donating tickets for door prizes.

Staff and volunteers gather for the big night: Jenna Stanton, Jolene Fennema, Jeff Collins, Joanne Hamel, Nancy St. Hilaire, James Lavoie, Annette Aslund, Amanda Woodward, Claire Uhlick, Tom McFall, Aino Ketonen, Laura O’Connor and Elaine Emerson.

From the Executive Director

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Throughout November, I participated in several meetings with senior people at the City of Edmonton. Edmonton (and Calgary) has been investigating arts facility needs and opportunities for several years. There is significant potential for cultural cluster projects, involving City properties on 118 Ave, downtown, in the river valley and elsewhere. Now, the recent announcement of EdmontonÕs Expo 2017 bid has begun catalyzing projects that might include a new permanent space for the Craft Council, other galleries, theatre and circus companies, film studios, perhaps a city museum, as well as artistÕs live-work accommodation and an arts retirement community.

Throughout November the Craft Council continued work on a new project with the Faculty of Extension at the University of Alberta. You might remember that Extension founded the Banff Centre, and offered some serious craft programs there, in Edmonton and around the province, for more than 50 years. After abandoning most of this, Extension has rediscovered the popularity of craft culture and is partnering with the Craft Council on some pilot projects for a Òcraft connoisseurÓ program of lectures, studio events, tours, etc. The first of these events took place on December 10, with ACC member and Calgary jewellery artist Kari Woo, doing an Edmonton lecture on her work and experience at Cheongju. Look for more Extension and Craft Council joint projects during 2010 as part of the Craft CouncilÕs 30th anniversary.

I confessÉ there are a few days each month when I question the time and effort that this sort of ÒadvocacyÓ requires. Whether generating more awareness of the arts generally, or actually creating opportunities for members and the Craft CouncilÉ these efforts do see ultimately worthwhile.

Tom McFall

And Survey says…

The Alberta Craft Council conducted its second membership survey earlier this year and the results, like the first survey completed seven years ago, will be useful to the continuing success of ACC. Offered in two parts, members were asked to first respond to thirty-one multiple choice questions about a variety of ACC characteristics. The multiple choice section was divided between “satisfaction” questions and “how strongly do you agree/disagree with” statement-questions. Secondly, members were invited to contribute written responses identifying valuable features about the Council and to suggest ‘new ideas’ for future consideration. Eighty-eight members went on online to complete the survey which represents about 19% of the membership (to be statistically valid, surveys need a 15% + response).

The profile of those completing the survey was similar to seven years ago with the majority of respondents (57) being professional craft makers. Also responding were 22 amateur craft makers, and 9 others (customers, gallery/shop owners…). Additional demographic survey information revealed that responses came in from all over Alberta and beyond: 6% from members outside of the province.

Overall satisfaction with the Alberta Craft Council was measured at 93% with generally even sub-groups of members reporting to be ‘satisfied’ (48%) or ‘very satisfied’ (45%). This overall satisfaction with the ACC was further examined in subsequent survey questions based on the Council’s Strategic Plan objectives. The results are a valuable report card about how the ACC is adhering to its organizational mandate.

Satisfaction with the promotion of fine craft and the collective interests of Council members was surveyed through a variety of questions. How well the ACC encourages awareness and represents/ promotes Alberta fine craft was measured from various angles. When asked how satisfied they are with “the extent to which the ACC encourages craft awareness in Alberta” over ninety percent of surveyed members were pleased. Further, when asked to respond to the statement: “The ACC is the leading organization for promoting Alberta Fine Craft”, 92% of respondents agreed. In addition, 91% reported feeling that the Council “strongly” promotes members’ interests. Because promotion is a foundational objective of the Council, these survey results are important for both the ACC Board and staff to know.

As promotion is important to reaching out, information and communication is essential to maintaining the organization within. Several survey questions examined how well the ACC was communicating with its members. Questions about the Craft Council’s e-news, magazine, website and the accessibility of staff and Board members were all asked at various points in the questionnaire. Members reported 85% satisfaction with accessibility to Board members and ten percent more satisfaction with accessibility to ACC staff (95%). The Alberta Craft Council’s website (www.albertacraft.ab.ca) satisfied 85% of the members responding to the survey (up 35% from 5 years ago!), with the magazine rating a 90% and the e-news drawing a 97 % satisfaction rate. When asked to responded to the statement “I know how to make my views known to the ACC ”, seventy-eight percent for those completing the survey agreed.

Serving the membership through fostering career development/education, being a serviceoriented organization, and Council’s fine craft exhibitions were also topics surveyed. Satisfaction rates about fostering career development/ education (79%), service-oriented organization (83%) and satisfaction with exhibitions (88%) will provide important discussion points for ACC Board members and staff.

The second part of the survey was an opportunity for members to write short comments about valuable ACC features and to suggest ‘new ideas’ for future consideration. A total of ninety-one comments were collected. In the “new ideas” category, a venue in Calgary was mentioned several times as were suggestions about future presentations, workshops and professional courses. When identifying valuable features of the Alberta Craft Council, comments often mentioned the store and galleries. Most frequently, though, members identified the ACC staff the essential and valuable feature of the Council: “Phenomenal staff, extremely dedicated to promoting the value of craft….”; “Great staff and director… good gallery”; “Excellent director and staff, bright, innovative thinking…”.

The final comment in this section identified the Alberta Craft Council’s “members” as a valuable feature of the ACC; and this is very true. Thanks to all those who responded to the online survey. Your satisfaction data, comments and ideas provide the Council with invaluable information to help guide organizational decisions for the next several years.

Victor Steel, Director, ACC Board

2010 Exhibitions at the ACC

Feature Gallery

January 16 – April 3

THIRTY – looking back & to the future of the Council & Alberta’s fine craft culture

April 10 – July 3

CLAY 2010 - exhibition & acquisition by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

July 10 – September 25

For the Love of Craft!! – a juried ACC member exhibition

October 2 – December 18

Prairie Excellence – a juried touring exhibition of fine craft from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Discovery Gallery

January 9 – February 20

The Recipients - 2009 Alberta Craft Awards.

February 27 – April 10

An Affair to Remember - an exhibition by Calgary ceramic artist Mariko McCrae that explores the lofty topic of mass production, consumerism and recycling.

April 17 – May 29

ANU - an exhibition of new work by Opal ceramic artist Brenda Danbrook inspired by her time at the Australia National University Proximity & Touch – an exhibition by Calgary glass artist Natali Rodrigues that explores the contrast between surfaces and colour of glass and the forms of the objects.

June 5 – July 17

Coming Up Next - an ACC exhibition of contemporary fine craft by emerging artists.

July 24 – September 4

Aerial Landscapes – new work by Edmonton fibre artist Linda McBain Cuyler

September 11 – October 30

Inspired - new work inspired by a tour of South Korea in September of 2009 by four Calgary metal artists; Linda Chow, Crys Harse, Kari Woo & Simon Wroot.

November 6 – December 24

words, wit, wisdom and wool - an exhibition inspired by words and expressed in three dimensional fibre works by Red Deer artist Matt Gould.

Call for

Entry For the Love of Craft!

Much of the joy and satisfaction of craft making is highly individual and personal. Whether for a dedicated amateur or a celebrated professional, the common ground is often the love of material and process, the love of experimentation, the love of ideas, the love of family or cultural expressions, the love of giving, the love of being appreciated, or simply the love of personally made objects.

2010 is the Alberta Craft Council’s 30th Anniversary. We want members to participate in a special exhibition that explores the love of making fine craft. Tell us about your passion; when did you discover your overwhelming need to create; why were you drawn to your chosen medium; and what is your inspiration?

Show other members your most “loved” work. We want to celebrate the full spectrum of craft making from ACC members at all stages of accomplishment or career and from diverse creative backgrounds. We want to exhibit one of your most-loved pieces, and to hear from you (100 words or less) about your creative love.

Your Submission Should Include:

- 100 word explanation

- up-to-date cv, artist statement & bio

- good quality digital images (4x6 – 300 dpi)

- portrait image of yourself in the studio or against a neutral background

- image list that includes: title, medium and techniques used, date created, dimensions and image credit.

Deadline: May 5, 2010

Exhibition Date: July 10 – September 25, 2010

Did you know?

... that the Alberta Craft Council…

• is the largest Provincial Arts Service Organization in Alberta?

• is the 2nd largest public gallery in Edmonton?

• had an operating budget of under $6000 in its first year of operation and has now grown to over $800,000?

• has members is 8 provinces and territories, as well as Japan and the U.S.?

• sends an E-Newsletter to over 400 people every week?

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 and is in its 12th year of publication.

The listing will contain your company name, contact information (including website) and a 30 word text description. The on-line version will feature all of this plus colour images. With the tourist season 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 non-members.

Deadline: March 31, 2010

Visit www.albertacraft.ab.ca for a tour of the current guide and to download an application form for the 2010 Alberta Craft Guide. For more information contact Joanne Hamel at 780-488-6611 ext. 221 or jhamel@albertacraft.ab.ca.

Unity & Diversity: Canadian Craft in Korea

show and the 2009 Biennale theme of outside the box with its two thought-provoking, and at times, engrossing, on-site exhibitions: the design-oriented, Pressing matter, and the craft-kicking, Dissolving views.

and with it, aesthetic standards, there is a certain irony to the position that contemporary craft finds itself today. Especially, after decades - as Dr.Lee points out - of modern artÕs hostility to craft in the canon of great art.

When the Cheongju International Craft Biennale 2009 closed November 1st; so did another chapter in the story of Unity and Diversity. The largest exhibition of Canadian contemporary craft ever mounted for an international or national audience, it was, in so many ways, a unique effort. Featuring as Unity and Diversity did, a total of 206 juried pieces by 212 Canadian artists, organizations including Alberta Craft Council, its national sister, Canadian Crafts Federation and funders such as Alberta Foundation for the Arts and the Canada Council, among others, all had a stake in its realisation and of seeing Canada honoured as the guest country. It all happened in just less than two years, an impossibly short period of time measured in weeks- some of them no doubt, stomach-churning - rather than months.

Not to be forgotten too, was the ÒCanadian BoutiqueÓ featuring for sale, among others, the work of 22 ACC artists. It was from that boutique - part of the BiennaleÕs International Craft Fair - that Dr. Ihnbum Lee, personally purchased two plates for his home in Seoul. Serving as the BiennaleÕs Art Director, Dr. Lee told me he found the Canadian Boutique Òhard to resistÓ and given his position in the overall six week event, his purchase represented, in my mind at least, a kind of stamp-ofapproval or interest in the contemporary pulse of Canadian craft.

A Professor of Fine Art (Sangmyung University) and Director of the Chiwoo Craft Museum, Dr.Lee and his Korean curatorial team had no involvement in either the choice of Canadians for Unity and Diversity, or, in the selection of its works. He was still, nonetheless, able to see connections between the ÔMade-in CanadaÕ

Speaking through a translator, Dr.Lee used the word ÒunstableÓ to describe his impression of Canadian craft. Meaning that although the Canadian craft effort has many links to older European traditions, i.e. glass-blowing, weaving, metalsmiting, woodwork and wheel-based pottery those roots were not especially discernable in Unity and Diversity. ItÕs all kind of mixed-up and a little bit unruly. In other words, at its most imaginative or even craft-kicking, Canadian contemporary craft, at its best, can be well outsidethe-box, which Òfor Koreans, we have so much to learn.Ó

The 2009 Biennale, he believes, also challenges the boundaries between art and craft and that the work in an exhibition like Unity and Diversity is more “fine art than fine art is today”. In sense, Dr.Lee says, “There is no fine art anymore [as it has been known] because anti-art has been existing for over 100 years.Ó Referring, in this instance, to Marcel Duchamp, it had been his wish to display at the Biennale one of the French iconoclastÕs ÔreadymadesÕ like the bicycle wheel attached to a stool (1913). It didnÕt happen, but given DuchampÕs debunking of the art object

The next chapter in the story of Unity and Diversity will unfold in January, 2010, when a smaller version of the exhibition goes on display at the Museum of Vancouver as part of the Cultural Olympiad for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Featuring 70 pieces including a work each by AlbertaÕs Kari Woo, Melissa Pedersen, Julie Reimer, Linda McBain Cuyler, Brian McArthur and Greg Payce (who also appeared in Dissolving views), the intention is to see this showcase, after it closes in Vancouver, April 14th, travel across the country. Public art galleries in the province are already making enquiries and it is the intention of the ACC to also tour about a dozen other Alberta pieces from the Biennial undertaking titled, Cheongju Selection, to smaller communities. The story continues, stay tuned.

Mary-Beth Laviolette

Mary-Beth Laviolette is a long-time writer about the visual arts and a freelance curator. She is also the author of An Alberta Art Chronicle: Adventures in Recent and Contemporary Art (2005) and the co-author, with Patricia Ainslie, of Alberta Art & Artists: An Overview (2007). Intended for a general audience, both books include craft. She is currently a board member of the ACC.

Crafting Identity: Personal Reflections from Korea

For Canadians there is often the misperception that we have ‘no culture’ and a longing for a common identity or at least a unifying factor to tie us all together in this vast landscape and cultural mosaic that is Canada. The Unity & Diversity Exhibition presented in South Korea in the Canadian Pavilion during the 9th International Cheongju Craft Biennale called for works that specifically addressed this topic as manifested in the craft object. What brings us together and what divides us? A topic often debated by Canadian fine craft artists, it is one that I have contemplated in my own way.

I was excited by the topic of the Unity & Diversity exhibition as my work revolves specifically around issues of sense of place and identity and my own Chinese ancestry. In a series of mixed media assemblage work that includes removable art jewellery objects personal narrative is employed as a vehicle to explore the issues of sense of place, appropriation and cultural identity. This is achieved through the reinterpretation and manipulation of family photographs, the use of cultural and historical family artifacts and culturally significant materials or symbols such as bamboo, jade, pearls or the colors red or gold for example. Jewellery objects are camouflaged inside these dioramas layering personal meaning and memory with questions about how cultural identity is or can be inherited, translated, represented, misrepresented, romanticized, imagined, lost, created and recreated.

Though thoroughly personal in content I have long believed that this work speaks to a greater immigrant experience that is a very distinctly Canadian experience. When my work was accepted to the exhibition in Korea I was ecstatic! It was my first exhibition abroad and I was very flattered to have my work presented in the company of so many other incredible fine craft artists. I was looking forward to seeing how this work would be received on an international stage. Fortunately I was able to join the Canadian Fine Craft Tour and attend the opening ceremonies of the Biennale and see this exhibition first hand (many thanks to the Alberta Craft Council and the Canada Council for the Arts for travel funding!).

What I came to discover experiencing my work in the context of this exhibition abroad was that the dialogue surrounding my work is very uniquely Canadian. Canada is a diasporic culture. Many cultural groups have been transplanted here either by choice or by circumstance, but whatever the case these groups are all on the common ground of navigating through many cultures in one place. Other than our grand landscapes this notion of multi-cultural is one of the greatest unifying factors in being Canadian.

Korea, which is a very distinct culture with a long history steeped in tradition provided the backdrop and contrast that I needed to clearly understand this. From a broader perspective what I discovered through my Korean experience was that we do in fact have an identity as Canadian Craft artists. It is found in how the diversity of the cultures and landscapes that we live with in Canada are interpreted and expressed.

Kari Woo

Kari Woo is a full-time studio jeweller who also doubles as a mixed media assemblage artist. She is co-founder/owner of INFLUX Jewellery Gallery in Calgary, and a founding member of crafter collectives in Calgary and Vancouver that advocate for the handmade and buying local. In her spare time she likes to think about the role of Craft in contemporary culture. Woo graduated with her BFA from the Alberta College of Art & Design, 2003. (www.kariwoo.com)

The Opening of Common Ground

The opening of “Common Ground” took place on September 30, 2009 at the Tong-In Gallery, Seoul, South Korea. “Common Ground” featured the work of ACC members Do-Hee Sung, Bob Reimer, Suzette Knudsen and Mindy Andrews. About 50 Canadians on the Art and Cultural tour attended the event.

Left:

Suzette

Left:

Korean Store Front

I found the staging of storefronts with ‘Parisian’ bicycles and random objects visually delightful! This is a sweet little coffeeshop near the Insadong area in Seoul.

Below:

Construction Facade Wall

Attention to aesthetic details were impressive in Korea. This is a temporary wall that was enclosing a construction site in the Insadong area in Seoul. Art installation with moving lights ... so beautiful!

Knudsen, Mindy Andrews, Tom McFall and Do-Hee Sung.

“Resolve” by Kari Woo

Photo: Courtesy of the Artist

“Fine Craft and Cultural Tour” to South Korea

September 18 to October 1, fifty-five craft aficionados joined the “Fine Craft and Cultural Tour” to South Korea. This was organized by the Alberta Craft Council and Mimi Holidays for the Canadian Crafts Federation. Twelve ACC members joined the tour. They attended the opening ceremony for the Cheongju International Craft Biennale, absorbed 3 full days of Biennale content, and then toured Seoul and surrounding destinations to experience a wide-ranging sample of traditional and contemporary craft. In addition to craft villages, studios, galleries and gallery districts, they visited palaces, temples, heritage and urban districts, museums, design and fashion precincts, street markets and fabulous restaurants. Each of the Tour participants from Alberta was asked for an image or two of their most memorable or unusual experience. Here are some of their personal highlights.

1Icheon Ceramic Village – artist Han Chung demonstrates for the tour. He is considered to be a renowned authority on Koryo Celadon and a living National Treasure

2 Yongmunsa Buddist Temple

3Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

4 Onggi pots, for making kimchi, in the Icheon Ceramic Village 5Simon Wroot and Crys Harse observe a traditional jade carver

6 Joanne is shown traditional Bojagi quilting techniques in the demonstration area of the Cheongju Biennale

7 Linda Chow, Kate Harse and Crys Harse enjoy a bench in the Bukchon Village

8 Traditional Hanok houses in the Bukchon UNESCO district

9 Cheongju Artist Village wood sculpture by Master of Korea artist Lee Dong-Gyun

Folk

children dressed in traditional clothing

Preeminent Korean Artist Shin Sang Ho with an outdoor installation of his work

THIRTY Feature Gallery

January 16 – April 3, 2010

Opening Reception January 16 from 2-4pm

The Alberta Craft Council celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2010. THIRTY includes 30 pieces and written insights from a selection of long-term, emerging and new members.

THIRTY ACC members have been invited to participate in this exhibition; it includes craft artists who have been active in the ACC for up to 30 years, members who contributed something to 30 years of change and growth, as well as craft artists who are going to be part of the next 30 years.

Each piece selected for this exhibition is representative of an artist’s involvement with the Craft Council. Many are from the past, such as a year when an ACC award was received, or when an artist joined the ACC board, or participated in a memorable ACC exhibition or event. Others are more recent work that shows some aspect of the ACC’s current role in their careers; and some represent or speculate a future that a member sees for their career or for the fine craft scene in general. THIRTY looks back and forward, through craft objects… and ACC member’s thoughts.

“As my serious work in warm glass didn’t really begin until I became a member of the ACC, and every milestone since that time has been associated with this outstanding organization, I see my entire career through the lens that is the Alberta Craft Council. “ James Lavoie

James Lavoie Strata, warm glass

John Chalke Hinged Pod of Melting Snow, ceramic

Participating Artists

Bee Kingdom

Karen Cantine

John Chalke

Danny Choi

Dawn Detarando

Dee Fontans

Alanyee Goodwill

Martha Henry

Gillian Hillerud

Jeff Holmwood

Bonny Houston

Feature Gallery

“Upon moving to Edmonton in 2006, I was surprised how strong the craft community is in Alberta and how supportive its members are of emerging artists.” Meghan Wagg

Joan Irvin

Grethe Jensen

Stephanie Jonsson

Brad Keys

Christina Koscielnuk

James Lavoie

Charles Lewton-Brain

Brian McArthur

Tom McFall

Melissa Pedersen

Darren Petersen

“When beginning artists ask me for career advice I tell them: join the ACC! I do this for the following reasons; the ACC promote the work of emerging artists, the ACC puts the artist first and works hard for your benefit, and the ACC is scrupulously honest. After bumping around the ‘Art Biz’ for many years I defy you to name another gallery that operates like this.”

Jeff Holmwood

Lyn Pflueger

Julia Reimer

Tyler Rock

Carol and Richard Selfridge

Barbara Tipton

Sam Uhlick

Meghan Wagg

Kari Woo

Simon Wroot

Jeff Holmwood Windy Day, forged steel and blown glass

Grethe Jensen Wheat Weaving

Meghan Wagg Red Domed Pendant, sterling silver and plastic

Dee Fontans

Defined, sterling silver, copper , enamel, tack soldered chain and Sgraffito enamel

Discovery Gallery

The Recipients

January 9 – February 20, 2010 | Opening reception: January 16, 2-4 pm

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 instil distinction for fine craft in Alberta they also invigorate and give prominence to deserving artists and their work.

This yearÕs 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 donÕt 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.

The recipients were recognized at a ceremony in Calgary, October 17, 2009 at Arts on Atlantic (Artsonatlantic.com). Thanks to Stephen Murphy for hosting the event and to Dee Fontans for presenting the awards. A special thanks to all of the nominees, nominators and supporters who joined us for the celebration. Thanks also go to the jury, the volunteers: Connie Cooper, Mindy Andrews, Suzette Knudsen and Joan Irvin and to Simon Wroot for organizing the event.

To read more about the each recipient and to learn how to nominate or be nominated for an Alberta Craft Award in 2010 visit our website at www.albertacraft.ab.ca.

Award of Honour

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

Joan Irvin, Calgary

James Marshall, Medicine Hat

Award of Excellence

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

Tyler Rock, Black Diamond

Award of Achievement

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

Gillian Hillerud, Calgary

Stephanie Jonsson, Edmonton

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

Christian Barr, Wildwood

Linda Stanier and Family Memorial Award

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Left – Right: Joanne Hamel, Kari Woo, Corey Stevens, Tom McFall, Tara Owen, Stephen Murphy, Joan Irvin, Julia Reimer, Tyler Rock and Dee Fontans.

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Recipients: Gillian Hillerud, Joan Irvin, Tyler Rock and James Marshall (absent: Christian Barr and Stephanie Jonsson

Volunteers: Connie Cooper, Suzette Knudsen, Mindy Andrews, and Joan Irvin.

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Mariko McCrae

An Affair to Remember

February 27 – April 10, 2010

Artist Reception: Saturday, February 27 from 2-4pm

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

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

“An Affair to Remember” is based on a story written by McCrae and Duncan Gare is the second character that she has created during her career as a ceramicist. Through this character she comments on the lofty topic of mass production, consumerism and recycling. Duncan Gare (a combination of two hobby glaze manufacturers) personifies the struggle between good taste and bad, manufactured versus handmade, craft versus art, and in turn the battle between high art versus low.

Call for Entry

Coming Up Next... an exhibition featuring work by emerging fine craft artists

Deadline for Entry April 26, 2010

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

• bio

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

• Portrait image of artist in the studio or against a neutral background

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

Deadline for Entry: Monday, April 26

Exhibition Dates: June 5 – July 17

Artists Reception: TBA

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

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Melanie LongThe Hanging Mare Cast glass, sheet glass, chains

ChoiMulti-Functional Centrepiece #1 White stoneware, reduction fired

Pugs and Mugs Teapot

Found plates, ceramic decals, china paint, luster 10”x8”, 2008

Amy Wowk - Provincial Posts, High fire ceramic, cedar

There is a large range of venues that sell fine craft in Alberta. If you want to find more locations (or are just starting out) do some research first. This can be more fun than it sounds!

Visit shops, galleries and sales and get a sense of whatÕs out there. Check online for the Alberta Craft Guide for a variety of venues. While visiting, assess your work and the work in the venue.

Is your work of a comparable caliber to other work being sold? Is the venue an appropriate one for your work? Does it fit with your career goals?

Talk to other artists, and find out what experiences they have had with galleries, retail shops and craft sales. Ask if there are places they can recommend. They might also have contacts or suggestions for alternative venues. Once you start talking to others about your goals you may be surprised at the opportunities that come up.

The Alberta Craft Council recommends that craftspeople have experience self-

selling their own work before approaching retail outlets. It is a great opportunity to gain first hand feedback from customers about your work, your pricing and may give you ideas for further product development. This will help you to gain confidence in talking about your work. Most craftspeople will continue to self sell though-out their careers. This helps build a loyal clientele and can increase your sales in other venues as well. Gallery or retail representation is a relationship that you need to develop and maintain. When approaching a gallery or retail shop be professional and do your research. Each gallery has its own process. Be prepared to talk about yourself, your work and career in a positive and concise manner. Once you have made an initial visit or researched the venue, phone or email introducing yourself briefly and ask how that particular location selects artists. Ask if there is a convenient time to discuss your work. Ask if they would like to meet in person with physical samples of your work or if they would prefer an email with images before a visit. Go prepared with a biography, artists statement, and cv (artist resume).

The Craft Council has an Advisory Committee for members. They look at a com-

Shop Talk

pleted questionnaire, artist statement, cv, biography and physical samples of the work for the shop. The committee also looks at work for members seeking more feedback on a new series, pieces for submission for various exhibitions, grants or awards etc. The advisory committee is not a jury in the sense that they donÕt just give a yes or no answer. They give feedback on craftsmanship, designs, suggestions for product development and strategies for marketing. If the work is not a good fit for the shop the committee will suggest other suitable venues.

The ACC is continually looking for artists who are interested in building a career in fine craft and a relationship with the council.

Often being selected for a shop or venue is an ongoing process. DonÕt take it personally if your work is not selected the first time you apply. Take this opportunity to ask questions, refine your skills, and make it a productive experience.

Jenna Stanton

The Canadian Boutique was the focus of the International Craft Fair at the Cheongju International Craft Biennale. The Fair featured 20 booths from other organizations and countries. The Canadian Boutique featured work from 22 Alberta Craft Council consignors.

Studio Talk

Craft artists, in any stage of their careers, can struggle to find a balance between finding new customers while strengthening their relationships with current ones. The commonality between the most successful sellers at the Alberta Craft Council, in any medium, is their loyal fan base. New online networking resources like Facebook can help.

With more than 100 million active users, Facebook is a vital tool for artists to promote their business by providing a free and straightforward resource to create an online presence and connect with FacebookÕs built-in audience. Facebook offers a few options for marketing your craft such as personal Profiles, Fan Pages, and Groups. The ideal option is the Fan Page format, which gives you the ability to promote your business without having to connect it to your personal account. They also have the benefit of being accessible to non-Facebook users who can find your Fan Page by using search engines such as Google.

Once you create your Fan Page you can post images, create a discussion board (to get direct feedback on your product from customers) and advertise upcoming craft fairs or exhibitions. These activities are featured on your fans News Feed, which can be read by their friends, creating a virtual word-of-mouth buzz that helps promote your work. Your Facebook efforts should be ongoing. A couple of hours each week spent updating content gives fans a reason to return to your Page. Most importantly donÕt be discouraged if your fan base isnÕt in the thousands a week after you have created it. The process can be slow, but creating a Facebook Fan Page is a rewarding way to help build a strong foundation of loyal customers for your craft.

Laura OÕConnor

How to create a Facebook Fan Page:

1. If you are not currently a member of Facebook you will need to set up a personal account first. You can do this by going to www.facebook.com and fill out the “Sign up” form located on the main page.

2. Once you’ve logged in to Facebook, scroll to the bottom and click on Advertising. Then click on the Pages and then Create a Page buttons.

3. Indicate which type of category you want your page to be listed under. For example, you can list yourself as a Visual Artist under the Artist, Band or Public Figure option.

4. Fill out the name of your page and make sure to click the button underneath it to make the page temporarily invisible to Facebook users while you work on it. Then click on the Create Page button.

5. This leads you to your new Fan Page. The first thing you want to do is add an image to your Page. To do this move your cursor over the gray question mark, then click on the Change Picture button that pops up. Now chose the Upload a Picture option, and a separate window will appear giving you the ability to browse your computer for the image you want to add.

6. To input information about yourself and your work, click the Edit Page button underneath the gray question mark. From here you can edit settings and choose applications for your Fan Page. I would recommend adding: Events, Discussion Boards, Photos, Notes and Reviews. If you have any difficulties, click on the Help button located on the left side at the top of the screen.

7. Make sure to include photos of yourself, studio, and most importantly your work. Include a brief artist or mission statement, if you have an open studio list the hours it’s open to the public and where they can find it.

8. While you are adding information and choosing applications for your Fan Page you will notice a little warning that your page has not been published yet. When you are ready to have your Page open to the public, click on the red text Publish this Page

9. With Facebook Pages you can’t become friends with someone the way you can from your profile. People can elect to become fans of your Page, but only if they know about it so make sure to spread the word.

10.Become a fan of the Alberta Craft Council’s Page and we’ll add yours to our list of Favorite Pages.

MEMBER KUDOS

Don Iveson (Edmonton City Councillor) and Stephanie Jonsson, (recipient of ACCÕs 2009 Award of Achievement) were named two of EdmontonÕs ÔTop 40 Under 40Õ by Avenue magazine honouring some of the brightest young individuals who are excelling in their careers, giving back to the community and raising Edmonton’s profile. Check out their articles in Avenue magazineÕs Top 40 Under 40 issue. www.avenueedmonton.com

Ann HaesselÕs (Calgary) large vibrant art pieces have been chosen by the Arts Committee for the Rotary Flames House to adorn the walls of the new Calgary hospice for kids. Each work has three dimensional hands reaching in all directions signifying the need for understanding and help during these difficult times. Rotary Flames House is a community-based hospice that will serve families from Southern Alberta who are caring for a child with a progressive or lifethreatening illness. www.haessel.net

Joey Stewart Kingwell (Calgary) has had a unique flower-inspired hand-built porcelain work accepted by the International Contemporary Ceramics Exhibit in Jingdezhen, China, ÒPorcelain Capital of the WorldÓ. Jingdezhen Ceramics Institute continues to be a centre of excellence for porcelain.

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Paragon of Design by Skrocki (Edmonton) has been selected for inclusion in the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Style Lounge in January 2010. Metal artist and designer Amy Skrocki will be onsite in Beverly Hills to provide promotional gift-pieces to nominated film and TV actors, celebrities, elite media, editors, publicists, producers, celebrity stylists and personal assistants and other VIPS. Major news networks and entertainment programs will be on site syndicating the event throughout the US.

www.paragonofdesignbyskrocki. com

Paeonia: Festiva Maxima by Joey Stewart Kingwell

Ed Bamiling (Banff) was featured in the exhibition: Organic Minimalism: New Bodies of Knowledge, in Los Angeles at LA Artcore Brewery Annex from Oct. 4-31, 2009. www.artslant.com/la/events/ show/70663-organic-minimalismnew-bodies-of-knowledge

Janet Grabner (East Coulee) completed a tree mural for the entrance of the Greentree School in Drumheller. 350 kilograms of clay were used to make over 2000 tiles with the help of students, staff and husband John Dahm. The 11 ft. x 8 ft. mural was commissioned by the Friends of Greentree School Parent Council.

Allan Waidman (Sherwood Park) had a piece purchased by the 2009 Parkland County Municipal Art Program. The art aquisition program is open to all residents of Parkland County. Over 100 submissions from 57 artists were entered. The program is also funded in part by SMS Equipment. The pieces will be part of a permanent collection that Parkland County will have on display in various public facilities throughout the county. The piece purchased is a bear carved from black chlorite, a contemporary design and is approximately 20 inches in length. It is the second year that Allan has had a piece purchased by the program. Wood-worker George Heagle (Edmonton) completed an installation at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Sherwood Park. He composed iconic representative work for 2 walls beside the sanctuary. The concept represents the descending Holy Spirit bringing forth the 7 gifts of God, flowing down the river of life toward the eternal flame and finally ending with the body and blood of Christ. He commissioned 2 other artists to help fulfill his design: Shawn Cunningham, a blacksmith, and Marjan van Ech, fused glass artist.

Glass Art Association of Canada Conference

The Glass Art Association of Canada (GAAC) is a professional not-forprofit association, which serves to connect a geographically-diverse community of artists, designers, craftspeople, educators, curators, collectors, gallerists and students passionate about work made with glass. Our aim is to highlight excellence in Canadian studio glass through activities that are pertinent and accessible, and which promote communication, public education and appreciation, both in Canada and internationally. GAAC is a volunteer- and memberrun organization. More information can be found at the new-and-improved, recently-launched website: www.glassartcanada.ca. The following is information about our upcoming national conference.

The Glass Art Association of Canada conference will be held from May 2630, 2010 in Montreal and will be hosted by Espace VERRE. International glass artists such as Lucio Bubacco (Italy), Silvia Levenson (Italy), Anthony Schafermeyer (USA), Clifford Rainey (USA), Tina Oldknow (USA), and internationally-reknowned Canadian glass artists Susan Edgerley, Sarah Hall, Peter Powning, Donald Robertson and Tyler Rock have already confirmed. On May 29, 2010, a glass fashion show, hosted by Laura Donefer, combining glass artists and fashion designers will be the culmination of the conference.

English link to programsglassartcanada.ca/programs.php French link to programsglassartcanada.ca/programs. php?lang=fr#.

Catalogue On Sale

$40 each.

The Unity and Diversity Catalogue is available for sale from the Alberta Craft Council.

In the News IN OTHER NEWS

New Artistic Director in the Historic Clay District, Medicine Hat

October 15, 2009

The Historic Clay District is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Nelson as Artistic Director for the Shaw International Centre for Contemporary Ceramics. Nelson succeeds Les Manning, who served in a voluntary capacity as the DistrictÕs Artistic Director for the past eight years.

Nelson first came to Medicine Hat in June to participate in the Medalta International Artists in Residence (MIAIR) program and led a kilnbuilding workshop during which students from across Canada built two new kilns at the Medalta Potteries site. Most recently, Nelson worked as a Consultant for the Archie Bray Foundation, a leading ceramic arts centre in Montana.

Nelson, the Historic Clay DistrictÕs first full-time Artistic Director, acknowledges ManningÕs remarkable contribution to Medicine HatÕs growing arts community. ÒLes has exhibited and taught around the world for the past 20 years. Those experiences and contacts were instrumental in attracting hi-calibre international artists to a quality program in Medicine Hat,Ó he explains.

During his time as Artistic Director, Manning oversaw the expansion of MIAIR and was a driving force behind the development of the Shaw Centre. While he is leaving the post of Artistic Director to focus on his art, Manning will remain with the District as a consultant and senior artist in residence. ÒThere is a time in each program when new energy is needed,Ó says Manning, adding that Òthe facility is now in place, which leaves the opportunity for young leadership to take it to its next level. AaronÕs international experience and awareness of art issues will be valuable tools in building a world-class program.Ó

CALGARY GLASS NOW: A Survey

of Contemporary Glass Art, Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts, Calgary

November 19 - December 17, 2009

Calgary Glass Now showcased diverse work by 28 glass artists ranging in style from conceptual pieces to fine craft objects. The exhibition was selected by jurors Norman Faulkner, founder of the Glass Program at the Alberta College of Art + Design, Virginia Eichorn, former curator at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, and Tom McFall, Alberta Craft Council Executive Director. Calgary Glass Initiative (CGI) has a mandate is to create awareness of local, national and international glass art.

Participating member artists included: Phillip Bandura, Tim Belliveau, Ryan Fairweather, Jamie Gray, Martha Henry, Bonny Houston, Jim Norton, Julia Reimer, Tyler Rock, Natali Rodrigues, and Lori Sobkowich.

WorldSkills Competition in Calgary

Calgary hosted the 40th Worldskills Competition at various locations last September. Participants from 51 countries gathered to compete in a 4-day event where 45 world-class skills were showcased. The 2009 Worldskills presented over 1000 competitors in skills related trades such as cabinetmaking, graphic design, fashion, and jewellery. Over 150,000 spectators attended. ACAD played a major role in the event. The Government of Alberta sponsored a $14 million legacy program in which new equipment and tools used in competition was distributed amongst high school and post secondary institutions around the province.

The mission of this prestigious event is to promote worldwide awareness that professionals in skilled trades & technologies play a crucial role in our global economy. Worldskills also encourages young people to pursue postsecondary educations and careers in the skills trades. Students from Alberta College of Art and Design

demonstrated jewellery skills to spectators in a pilot project intended to provide the public including high school students an opportunity to speak with practicing artists and observe some of the skills required for success in this type of career.

As a graduate from the Jewellery and Metals program at ACAD I was excited to be given this opportunity to promote my field. Most people have very little insight into how jewellery is made. There is a tremendous layering of skills involved including the mastery of many tools and technologies. It was quite an honor for Calgary to achieve Worldskills. It served to highlight the kinds of exciting opportunities a skilled career in the arts can provide. It was fabulous for our local High School students to have an opportunity to gain this kind of insight at such an impressionable time in their lives. Although this event was geared toward students, it was great to meet and speak with so many spectators young and old who just wanted to show their appreciation of the skills involved in the competitions.

Sue Sharp, ACAD Graduate, Jewellery & Metals Program

Calgary Art Market & Alberta Craft Council Anniversary Exhibition

November 19 – 22, 2009

Calgary’s Art Market is a premier art and craft sale. Art Market is designed for Christmas gift giving for the discerning collector with over 200 professional artisans from across Canada. Thanks to Marlene Loney for hosting an exhibition of fine craft from the Alberta Craft Council in celebration our upcoming 30th Anniversary.

For more information on the event: artmarketcraftsale.com

Fibre artist Margie Davidson commissioned to do Triptych for Stanley A. Milner Library in downtown Edmonton

The Edmonton Public Library and artist Margie Davidson received a grant from the Edmonton Arts Council to create a new work of art in celebration of EdmontonÕs cultural diversity. A unique fibre art triptych was created to interpret the stories of the immigrant experience through colour, texture and symbol. This Community Art Project involved two stages: firstly, the gathering of input from immigrant communities in Edmonton; and secondly, the design and production of a triptych to fit the space in the foyer of the Library Theater at the Stanley A. Milner library in downtown Edmonton.

In consultation with a group of Librarians, it was decided that two programs would be offered to several immigrant groups in the city. The first program, ”Sharing StoriesÓ, centered around the participants telling how and why they came to Edmonton and allowed for practicing English communication skills. Participants were asked to bring artifacts that represented their country of origin. Several people brought fabrics that inspired aspects of the overall design. Pieces of these fabrics were incorporated into the design and sewn into the artwork. The other program, ÒBlockprintingÓ, was a way for Margie to share one aspect of her artistic practice with the immigrant participants. Their participation

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also produced visual images that were utilized in the artwork. Margie found that it was challenging to give voice to othersÕ stories and experiences in a visual way. The stories were all so varied and individual and yet there were commonalities as well. She noticed that each story had a positive aspect to it, something about the opportunities or the rich resources or potential of living in Canada. One person claimed that living here was better than anything he could have dreamed of while living in a refugee camp for five years. Each story also held a shadow side that told of the hardships of coming to a different country, the barriers of language, different customs and physically being so far away from a home country. One person was honest enough to say that she felt that Canada discriminated against immigrants. Both positive and negative were held in each story, existing together, intertwined in the immigrant experience in Edmonton. In the artwork, the bright green area represents the growing positive bright side while the blue area represents the shadow side. It was important to Margie to use a circle because it is a symbol that has been used by all cultures through all ages to represent wholeness. And so the light and the dark are swirling together, creating a whole.

Thank you to Librarians, Anne Marquis, Catherine Lester, Gail Walker, Janice Cheung and especially Virginia Clevette whose love of fibre art got the whole project started. Thank-you also

to Cathy Tomm for her skillful long-arm machine quilting. Calder, Millwoods and Stanley A. Milner Libraries each displayed one of the panels of the triptych. In early January, the three panels will be gathered together and permanently installed behind plexiglas. The official

unveiling of the complete triptych will be held on Thursday January 21, 2010 at 2 pm at the Stanley A. Milner Library. Please join us to celebrate this special event

Margie Davidson

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CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

For the Spring 2010 issue is February 25, 2010

Email: acc@albertacraft.ab.ca

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

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

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

Public Art Calls, Percent for Art, Edmonton Arts Council

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

Call for Submissions, Creekhouse Gallery

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

Call for Artists, Sandfly Gallery & Gifts, Medicine Hat

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

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

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

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

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

Call for Accessory Designers, Urban Knitters, Edmonton

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

The Art Gallery of Calgary Shop

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

Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft

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

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

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

INFLUX Jewellery Gallery, Calgary

Deadline is ongoing Specializing in Canadian Contemporary Art Jewellery we currently represent over 40 emerging and established artists. To apply please contact us for an application form which needs to be included in an application package. We require up to 8 good quality digital images, one page CV, artists statement and bio, corresponding image list with retail prices, and a SASE. No online applications accepted at this time. For more information please call 403-266-7527 or email info@ influxgallery.com.

2nd Level, Art Central 100-7th Ave S.W. Calgary, AB HYPERLINK “http://www.influxgallery.com” www.influxgallery.com

Southern Alberta Art Gallery Gift Shop

Deadline is ongoing Are you seeking a select outlet for your finely crafted glass, ceramics, jewellery, weaving or quilting?

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery, located in Lethbridge extends an invitation to artists and craftspeople to build an appreciative client base for one-of-a-kind pieces. We currently carry the work of 40 Alberta and Canadian artisans and proudly feature that of several Alberta Craft Council members. Contact: Naomi Sato, Visitor Services Manager, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 601-3 Ave. South Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0H4, 403- 327-8770 ext 0 or email nsato@saag.ca.

Northern Alberta Jubilee Rotating Art Exhibitions, Edmonton

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

Invitation for Jurors and Instructors, Canmore Artists and Artisans Guild

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

The City Arts Centre, Edmonton

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

Centre for Creative Arts, Grande Prairie

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

CRAFT SHOWS AND FAIRS

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

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

CONFERENCES

Saskatoon Twenty Ten Woodturning Symposium, Saskatoon

July 23 - 25, 2010 SIAST Kelsey Campus Hosted by Hub City & Prince Albert Woodturners in partnership with the Saskatchewan Craft Council. Space is limited to 100 registrants and the deadline is June 15, 2010. For more information mail to: 813 Broadway Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B5 Fax (306) 244-2711 Phone (306) 653-3616. For further information contact Mel Genge (306) 653-2297 mgg@shaw.ca

The Glass Art Association of Canada Conference, Montreal, May 26-30, 2010

The conference will be hosted by Espace VERRE. International glass artists such as Lucio Bubacco (Italy), Silvia Levenson (Italy), Anthony Schafermeyer (USA), Clifford Rainey (USA), Tina Oldknow (USA), and internationally-reknowned Canadian glass artists Susan Edgerley, Sarah Hall, Peter Powning, Donald Robertson and Tyler Rock have already confirmed. On May 29, 2010, a glass fashion show, hosted by Laura Donefer, combining glass artists and fashion designers will be the culmination of the conference. English link to programs - http://glassartcanada.ca/programs.php French link to programs - http://glassartcanada.ca/programs. php?lang=fr#. For information about the Glass Art Association of Canada and the conference go to www.glassartcanda.ca

EDUCATION

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

Four Winds Art Glass, Edmonton

Explore the Passion for Glass and learn something new this winter! Now taking registration for classes in Beginner and Intermediate Stained Glass. Small class sizes, no extra supplies or tools to buy. Day and evening classes available, all ages. Studio

rental time also available. Tool and grinder packages available for those who wish to continue on with this rewarding hobby! For more information or to register, call (780) 432-4331, or toll free (877) 432-4331. Email: HYPERLINK “mailto:fourwindsartglass@ yahoo.ca” fourwindsartglass@yahoo.ca or surf HYPERLINK “http://www.fourwindsartglass.ca” www.fourwindsartglass.ca. Visit our newly renovated studio gallery and store located in Old Strathcona at 10050 - 81 Avenue NW Edmonton for a great selection of the newest stained glass, fusing and mosaic supplies. Bedrock Supply Jewellery, Glass and Stone Classes, Edmonton Workshops and Classes in Silversmithing Jewellery Making, Precious Metal Clay, Bead Stringing, Casting and Mold Making, Lampworking/ Glass Bead Making, Soapstone Carving and Coming Soon: Basic Lapidary and Stone Drilling. For Glass check out www.lauschacanada.com. For Jewellery check out www.littlerockjewellerystudio.com Or www.bedrocksupply.com. Bedrock Supply, 9435 63 Avenue Edmonton, 780-434-2040 or toll free 1-800-661-3988 / sales@bedrocksupply.ca.

MacEwan’s Centre for the Arts and Communications, Edmonton

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

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, Edmonton Register for Art and Folk Art Courses held by the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA). Courses this spring include: stained glass, block printing, white work, graphic art, and more. For brochure or more information contact the ACUA office 780-488-8558 or info@acuarts.ca.

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

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

The Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta

Offers home study and group weaving educational opportunities through the Weaving Certificate Programme. Call the administrator for more information about current study groups, upcoming courses, volunteering or teaching opportunities. Phone: 780-9873593 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

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: 780425-9280, 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.

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation

Call for Applications for 2010 Emerging Artist Awards

Deadline for receipt of Applications and accompanying two Appraisals is Feb. 15. For artists who are a minimum of two years into their first decade of professional art practice. Artists from all disciplines are invited to apply. See eligibility criteria on the website. The Application Guidelines, Application Form and Appraisal Form are available from the Foundation’s website at HYPERLINK “http://www.artsawards.ca” www.artsawards.ca.

Arts and Education Awards Available, Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre Deadline November 30 The Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) at Grant MacEwan College is calling for applications for four awards in the categories of Writing, Music, Visual and Ukrainian folk art and Broadcast and Media Arts. Application forms and guidelines are available at: URDC, Grant MacEwan College, PO box 1796, Edmonton, AB T5P 2P7, or phone (780) 497-5494, fax (780) 497-4377, e-mail to HYPERLINK “mailto:haydukl@macewan.ca” haydukl@macewan.ca

Calgary Arts Development’s Special Projects Grant

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

The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass Scholarship Programs

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

Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Project Grants for Individuals

Annual Deadlines February 15 & September 1

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

Art Acquisition by Application, Alberta Foundation for the Arts

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

The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre Artist in Residence Program

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

Molson Prizes, Canada Council for the Arts

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

OPPORTUNITIES

Call for Contributors, Fuse Magazine

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

Workshop Instructors Needed to Teach at the HWSDA Conference

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

Calgary Warm Glass Guild

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

Northern Alberta Wood Carvers Association

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

Edmonton Rughooking Guild Meetings

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

Building Successful Careers in Arts and Culture

The Cultural Human Resources Council has released a career self-management guide for artists and cultural workers. Artists and cultural workers developed the Art of Managing Your Career Guide to provide pertinent and practical information to better manage artistic careers. The guide is available for $20 per copy plus shipping and handling charges. info@culturalhrc.ca.

The Metalphoric Association of Metal 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.

CRAFT COUNCIL

Taking Alberta Craft Home... to the World

Susan Klein creates her pottery from her home studio & North Mount Pleasant Art Center in Calgary, Alberta. She has trained through workshops at North Mount Pleasant and the Distance Diploma Program through the Australia National University. Her ‘rising sun’ vessels seen here reflect her desire for creating functional ceramics that reflect simplicity and a connection to traditions and cultures around the world.

New Members

Kalika Bowlby, Nelson, Clay & Mixed

Connie Geerts, Calgary, Glass, Mixed

Michael J.C. Holton, Calgary, Wood

Ross Johansson, Kitscoty, Wood

Rudy Loy, Fort McMurray, Wood

Soma Mo, Edmonton, Glass Beads

Christy Morin, Edmonton,

Eddie Novakowicz, Sherwood Park, Stone

Robin Nunn, New Serepta, Supporter

Connie Ptasinski, Calgary, Clay

Audra Schoblocher, Carseland, Metal & Jewellery

Sue Sharp, Millarville, Fibre & Metal

Peter Shaughnessy, Tatlayoko Lake, Wood

Amy Skrocki, Edmonton, Metal, Glass, Gem stones

Joey Stewart, Calgary, Clay

Linda Willard, St. Albert, Clay

Chris Zincan, Calgary, Clay

Renewing Members

Medicine Hat Potters Association, Medicine Hat, Organization

Beaverlodge Area Cultural Society, Beaverlodge, Organization/Supporter

Johanne Aga-Dryden, Edmonton, Fibre & Clay

Deirdre Allen, St. Albert, Metal & Paper

Lynn Blaikie, Whitehorse, Fibre

John Blair, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery

Laurie Blakeman, Edmonton, Supporter

Jim Bragg, Calgary

Katrina Brodie, Calgary, Glass

Sharon Busby, Edmonton, Clay & Painting

Carol Jane Campbell, St. Albert, Glass

Susan Carnahan, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery

Debra Cherniawsky-Durrer, Vegreville, Clay

Sharon Rose Kootenay Cherweniuk, Edmonton, Fibre

Byoung-Woo (Danny) Choi, Calgary, Clay

Jean Connor, Edmonton, Fibre

Margie Davidson, Edmonton, Fibre

Native Arts & Culture Program, Portage College, Lac La Biche, Organization - Native Crafts

Dawna Dey Harrish, Sherwood Park, Fibre

Horst Doll, Sherwood Park, Clay

Edmonton Weaver’s Guild, Edmonton, Organization - Fibre

Jim Etzkorn, Medicine Hat, Clay

Alison & Peter Faid, Edmonton,

Giulia Fatica, Vancouver, Fibre

Marcia Fossey, Edmonton, Jewellery

Four Winds Art Glass, Edmonton, Glass

Michelle Gluza, Edmonton, Paper & Fibre

Allan Gott, Calgary, Glass

Matt Gould, Red Deer, Fibre & Painting

Marion K. Gravells, Calgary, Fibre

Ann Haessel, Calgary, Mixed Media Art

Mary Holdgrafer, Edmonton, Fibre

Jeff Holmwood, Kelowna, Glass

Barbara Howe, Fort McMurray, Clay

Kathy Husel, Sunset Beach, Seasonal Christmas

Don Iveson, Edmonton,

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

Ian Johnston, Nelson, Clay

Laverne Jones, Lacombe, Retail Gallery

David Kemp, Spruce Grove, Wood

Aino Ketonen, Edmonton, Supporter

Peter Kirk, Innisfree, Wood

Wendy Klotz, Calgary, Clay & Fibre

Christina Koscielnuk, Redwater, Ukranian Eggs

Lois Kosteriva, Lloydminster, Clay

Merv Krivoshein, Rocky Mountain House, Wood & Bronze

Loretta Kyle, Bonnyville, Stone

Mary LeMessurier, Edmonton, Supporter

Charles Lewton-Brain & Dee Fontans, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery & Fibre & Mixed

Mrs. Marlene Loney, Barriere, Craft Sale

Carolyn Lutz, Calgary, Glass

Don MacDougall, Balzac, Metal & Wood

Brenda Malkinson, Edmonton, Glass

Heather Matwe, Vancouver, Metal - Jewellery

Linda McBain Cuyler, Edmonton, Fibre

Jamie McDonald Gray, Calgary, Glass & Metal

Mary Kaye McNabb, Trochu, Clay & Fibre

13th Annual Fundraiser

Arts on Atlantic Gallery, Calgary, Retail Gallery

Vickie Newington, Calgary, Fibre

Sonja Ohlmann, Leduc, Fibre

Rita Oostendorp, Edmonton, Fibre

Ilya Oratovsky, Edmonton, Fibre

Tammy Parks-Legge, Stony Plain, Clay

Pauline Pelletier, Quebec, Clay

Susan Penrose, Medicine Hat, Clay

Robert Rippon, St. Albert, Clay

Ron Robinson, Calgary, Clay & Mixed & Terrazo

Susan Rod, Calgary, Wood & Watercolours

Pamela Rodger, Bragg Creek, Clay

Sharon Rubuliak, Sherwood Park, Fibre

Percy Schepp, Carvel, Wood

Deb Schrader, Edmonton, Clay

Michael Simpson, Cochrane, Metal & Wood

Sandi Skakun, Wabamun, Clay

Lori Sobkowich, Calgary, Glass

Jim Speers, Edmonton, Clay

Leighton Art Centre, Calgary, Retail Gallery

Cathy Terepocki, Saskatoon, Clay

Cathy Tomm, Leduc, Fibre & Clay (Poly)

Lesley Turner, Victoria, Fibre

Carol Voyt, Calgary, Clay

Allan Waidman, Spruce Grove, Stone

Bob Wilkins, Innisfail, Glass

Linda Wilson, Edmonton, Fibre

INFLUX Jewellery Gallery, Calgary, Retail Gallery

Simon Wroot, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery

Return Address:

Alberta Craft Council

10186-106 Street

Edmonton, AB T5J 1H4