Winter 2011 - Alberta Craft Magazine

ALBERTA CRAFT

CULTURE IN THE MAKING

From the Executive Director

On the Cover

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE

The Alberta Craft Council Magazine is published quarterly.

Submission Deadline for the Spring 2011 Issue: February 25, 2011

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: Laura O’Connor, ext. 231

Annette Aslund, ext. 221

Craft Shop Coordinator: Linda Frena, ext. 232

Craft Shop Staff: Elaine Emerson, ext. 232

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

Jennifer Salahub, Calgary

Meghan Wagg, Edmonton

Phillip Bandura, Calgary

Magazine Editor: Nancy St. Hilaire

Magazine Design: Lime Design Inc.

For information on membership to the Alberta Craft Council

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

Fax: (780) 488-8855

E-Mail: acc@albertacraft.ab.ca

Website: www.albertacraft.ab.ca

Sponsors:

The16% ExhibitionWhat do arts funding cuts really look like? Feature Gallery Exhibit – January 15 - March 26. See page 6-7.

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Photo: Laura O’Connor

‘Twas the Night

Thank you Casino Volunteers!

The Alberta Craft Council held their biennial casino at the Baccarat Casino in downtown Edmonton on October 24 & 25, 2010. Thank you to the following volunteers:

Barb Pankratz, Rita McGie, Bridget Flanagan, Sheelagh Dunlop,Linda Willard, E. Ross Bradley, Bertha Pisarchuk, Sharon Cherweniuk, Cam Kootenay, Annette Aslund, Laura O’Connor, James Lavoie, Dawn Detarando, Brian McArthur, Sam Uhlick, Antonia Huysman, Leanne Millar, Linda Frena, Mary-Elisabeth Archer, Patricia Hartnagel, Matt Gould, Nancy St. Hilaire, Margaret Fairbairn, Bob Holland, Meghan Wagg, Todd Sarnoski, Keith Walker, Nathan Phillips, David Cuyler, Linda McBain-Cuyler, Elaine Emerson, Tom McFall, Virginia Stephen, Sharon McFall, Gord Barker.

The Alberta Craft Council would not exist without the tireless efforts of our volunteers. The Board and staff of the Alberta Craft Council sincerely thank them for giving their time to this fundraising event. Each volunteer earns over $2000 for the Alberta Craft Council for one shift - $4000 for those who work two shifts!

New faces and contact information for the Alberta Craft Council

The Alberta Craft Council has been going through some changes.

The new Member Services Coordinator is Annette Aslund 780-488-6611 ext 0

And the new Gallery and Media Coordinator is Laura O’Connor 780-488-6611 ext 231

Nancy St. Hilaire is the Administrative Manager and Magazine Editor 780-488-6611 ext 234

If you have anything that you want to be in the e-news, in the magazine, or on the facebook page or website email your information to acc@albertacraft.ab.ca and it will be circulated.

The new shop coordinator is Linda Frena and she can be contacted at 780-488-5900 or at linda@albertacraft.ab.ca

We have a couple of new faces helping in the shop: Sara McKarney and Pat Aslund.

Patti Hartnagel, Tom McFall and Dawn Detarando get ready to draw for door prizes.

Above: Shoppers are eager to make their discounted purchases. Below: Sandy and Casey Skakun waiting for the split ticket draws.

6th Annual Alberta Craft Awards Presented

Mindy Andrews, Sam Uhlick and Katrina Chaytor celebrate their awards.

Tom McFall and board members Meghan Wagg, Tara Owen, Simon Wroot, Dawn Detarando, Phillip Bandura, and Jennifer Salahub congratulate Katrina, Mindy and Sam.

AWARD OF HONOUR

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT

LINDA STANIER & FAMILY MEMORIAL AWARD

Canadian Crafts Federation Reports

Maegen Black from the Canadian Crafts Federation presented the Keith Kelly Award to long-time craft organizer Robert Jekyll. This happened November 1st in Ottawa before a large audience of prominent arts leaders and artists at the 65th anniversary gala for the Canadian Conference of the Arts. Robert was co-nominated by the Alberta Craft Council, Ontario Crafts Council and Canadian Crafts Federation.

After the collapse of the Canadian Craft Council in the 1990s, Robert Jekyll became the keeper of the records, the chief communicator, and eventually the inspiration for the formation of the Canadian Crafts Federation. The Keith Kelly Award for Cultural Leadership is “presented to a Canadian who has made a significant contribution to the arts through advocacy work or the development of cultural policy, or who has otherwise demonstrated leadership in the field”.

2011 Exhibitions at the ACC

Feature Gallery

January 15 – March 26

The 16% Exhibition - What do arts funding cuts really look like?

April 2 – July 5

In the Red: creation from deficit – An exhibition exploring the impact of Alberta’s recent budgetary cuts on an artist’s ability to create.

Discovery Gallery

January 8 – February 19

The Recipients – 2010 Alberta Craft Award Recipients

February 26 – April 2

Culinary Collection – an exhibition of Edmonton silversmith Karen Cantine’s work with Culinary Team

Alberta

April 9 – May 21

Flourish – new work by High River ceramic artist Connie Pike

Strength and Stillness – an exhibition by Sherwood Park textile artist Sharon Rubuliak

May 28 – July 9

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

July 16 – August 27

Off the Floor –contemporary rug hookings by St. Albert artist Rachelle LeBlanc

Specimen – an exploration of insects by emerging Calgary jewellery artist Erin Boukall

September 3 – October 15

Making a Spectacle of Myself – Calgary metal artist Jackie Anderson’s retrospective of eyewear

Victorian Inclinations – new work by Calgary metal artist Jennea Frischke

October 22 – December 3

Salt Lick –new work by Medicine Hat clay artist Jim Etzkorn

Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Awards 2010 Rozsa Awards

ACC Members work on exhibit at the Rozsa Awards 2010

2009 recipient Tom McFall presents the 2010 Rozsa Award to Suzanne Mott of Vertigo Theatre.

Michael Hosaluk and Lee Brady

Michael Hosaluk, Saskatoon Offspring, 2006, Tuned wood green, carved, textured, dried, Large: 9.4x10.2x11.4” Small: 5x5x5”

words, wit, wisdom and wool A review by Claire Theobald

FNG linen, industrial wool felt and machine embellishing, hand-embroidery and commercial frock stick-ons.

Alberta Craft Council Members on Display at Art Market in Calgary

The Alberta Craft Council had member’s work on exhibit in the display windows at Art Market, November 18 – 21, 2010. Thanks to Marlene Loney for the invitation. The exhibit featured work from the following members:

Sam Uhlick

Mindy Andrews

Katrina Chaytor

Simon Wroot

Sharon Cherweniuk

Darren Petersen

Loretta Kyle

Katrina Brodie

Emily Parke-Koll

Mason Eyben

James Lavoie

The following members had their work for sale:

White Owl Ceramic Studio (Laura Sharp), Even Design (Judi Patson), Gillian Hillerud, Loretta Kyle, Kari Woo, Pike Studio (Connie Pike) and Janet Stein.

my lady of mayerthorpe linen, wool, cotton, wool felt and industrial felt, free-motion machine work and hand embroidery.

Feature Gallery

What do arts funding cuts really look like?

Feature Gallery

Discovery Gallery

The Recipients – 2010 Alberta Craft Awards

January 8 – February 19, 2011, Opening Reception: Saturday, January 15, 2011, 2-4 pm

AWARD OF HONOUR

Congratulations to all the nominees and award winners, Mindy and Sam. And to the staff and Board of the Alberta Craft Council, for the dedicated work and advocacy you do for Alberta Craft and the Community (with a capital ‘C’). I speak for many when I say thank you.

Katrina Chaytor

Katrina Chaytor, Calgary

Katrina is a nationally and internationally known ceramic artist and educator based in Calgary, Alberta, where she has been a member of the ceramics faculty at the Alberta College of Art + Design since 2001. Born and raised on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland, she received her BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax and her MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. I often reflect on (and am reminded by my family on occasion) that I am so fortunate to do what I love, as a teacher and maker. The students, alumni and the faculty at ACAD have made this life and career choice so much richer, as have the community of friends, teachers and colleagues I have had the privilege to meet over these many years. I did not and could not do this work alone.

The opportunities given, the continued support, the experiences shared, the collaborations realized and the constancy of community have sustained my good ‘fortune’ and practice. Days in the studio are ones of solitary work, with the CBC network my only company.

But it is the network of people who have accompanied me through the possibilities and challenges, the people that I have come to know and work with, that have led to this ACC Award of Honour. This acknowledgement is truly an honour and I am thankful to you all.

In recognition of the contributions, volunteerism and stellar practices of the group of people nominated in this category – Shona, Stephen and Natali – it was an honor to be nominated with you.

To my nominator and colleague Greg Payce, thank you for the nomination and expression of encouragement and support. I am eternally grateful…

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

FAMILY MEMORIAL AWARD

AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT

Sam Uhlick, Ardrossan

Sam Uhlick, born in Edmonton, studied at the Banff Center, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and apprenticed with world renowned potter Michael Cardrew at Wenford Bridge Pottery in Cornwall England. Sam has been a functional potter for over 35 years and creates his popular line of functional pottery alongside his wife and fellow potter Antonia Huysman in their home and studio.

Mindy Andrews, Calgary

Nature has always played an important role in Mindy Andrews’ life and work. Since graduating from the Alberta College of Art + Design in 2002, she has developed a line of porcelain work that incorporates carved pattern or brush work designs based on naturally occurring motifs such as trees, leaves, and the soft curves of unfurling ferns. In 2009, Mindy was a presenter at the Cheongju International Craft Biennale in South Korea. At the same time she had her work in a 4-person show at the Tong-In Gallery in Seoul. Her work has been featured in publications such as Ceramics Monthly and in 500 Cups by Lark Books. Mindy recently had her work selected for the Clay 2010 exhibition and acquisition by the AFA. I would like to thank the Alberta Craft Council for their ongoing support, Suzette Knudsen for nominating me, everyone who sent letters supporting my nomination and also George Fenwick, who has always supported me in my artistic endeavours!

Mindy Andrews

I would like to thank the family of Linda Stanier for creating this award and the Alberta Craft Council for encouraging me to accept the nomination and of course I would like to thank the jury. I would especially like to thank Dianne Sullivan for her lovely and generous letter of nomination. A letter like that from such a respected artist is a rare treat. I fell in love with pottery 40 years ago and it became my life. I still love pottery after all these years. I value the unconscious essence of simple pots that are made to be used. One of my teachers, Michael Cardew said that “the training of a potter is limited only by the span of his life”. My training for the past 40 years could only have taken place with the support of our friends and customers. The people who love and use my work give it meaning. I have been especially lucky to have the support of my family and of my wife and partner, Antonia Huysman who has been my comfort and help for 30 years. I love you Antonia.

It is a great honour to be given this award and to accept it in the company of my friends and peers. Thank you very much.

Sam Uhlick

Discovery Gallery

The Culinary Collection

An exhibition by silversmith Karen Cantine

February 26 – April 2, 2011

Opening Reception: Saturday, February 26, 2011, 2-4pm

Karen Cantine is an internationally recognized metal artist. She was born in Massachusetts and studied at the University of Iowa before moving to Alberta in 1965. Her work has been collected by individuals across the continent, and by major institutions including the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the University of Iowa and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. In 2005, Karen and her husband David, a painter, were inducted into the Edmonton Cultural Hall of Fame. In 2007, she was commissioned by the City of Edmonton to create a vessel brooch as a gift for Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, then Governor General of Canada. Karen’s finely crafted and designed work includes gold and silver jewellery as well as religious and other function objects, such as the chalice used by Pope John Paul II during his visit to Edmonton in 1984.

The collaboration with Culinary Team Alberta started in 1995, when the designers of the team’s table display for the 1996 Culinary Olympics in Berlin approached the Alberta Craft Council looking for food service related items made in Alberta to include in the display. The Culinary Olympics, now held in Erfurt, Germany, take place every four years. Teams from all over the world are judged in two specific events. In the Restaurant of Nations hot competition, worth 2/3 of the overall points, a team has six hours to prepare a three course meal for 130 people under the watchful eye of a judge. In the

cold display table competition, worth 1/3 overall points, judging is based on harmony of competition, appetizing and elegant presentation, correct basic culinary preparation using modern technique, the use of indigenous products and exemplary plating.

In 1995, objects by glass artist Martha Henry, clay artist Don Wells and silversmith Karen Cantine were chosen. When team manager Simon Smotkowicz (Executive Chef at the Shaw Conference Centre) saw the pieces, he asked if the artists could work with the chefs to create specific items for specific foods. The team won gold, and the collaboration was so successful that it started a trend; instead of using custom yet mass-produced dishware, many teams now seek out objects and assistance from artisans in their region.

Karen has been helping Team Alberta design their table display since 2004, and Team Canada in 2006 and 2010. The requirements vary with each competition, and often new serving pieces are needed to complement the theme of the food and the table.

For Karen, working with the team has been a wonderful opportunity to make larger and in some cases rather unusual serving pieces. “You can eat out of a cooking pot if you have to, but eating is a ritual and using beautiful objects heightens that ritual.”

For more information about Culinary Team Alberta, please see their website www.culinaryteamalberta.ca

Shop Talk

We are experiencing a renaissance...

New work in the shop:

Above: Michael J.C. Holton, Calgary - bench

Left: Martha Henry, Calgary – lamp work sculpture Images by Laura O’Connor

Studio Talk

Look Sharp: Showing You’re Retail Ready

I had a conversation recently with a friend who was lauding the benefits of wearing a suit and tie to work everyday.

Sample of artist Melissa Pedersen’s Inventory Sheet. Note that the visual descriptions of each piece are hand sketched drawings.

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Example of display card for Calgary artist Kari Woo. On the back of the card Kari has included care instructions for fine silver. Images by Laura O’Connor

In the News

FOR SALE

Prairie Excellence Catalogues

$20 plus GST, shipping and handling Call 780-488-6611 or email acc@albertacraft.ab.ca

Check out the Prairie Excellence exhibition on-line at www. prairie-excellence.ca

The Prairie Excellence exhibition travels to the Saskatchewan Craft Council’s Affinity Gallery in Saskatoon (January 14 - February 27, 2011), Moose Jaw, Winnipeg and other locations. Prairie Excellence is being proposed to public galleries across Canada and in the United States.

Calendar

CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

For the Spring 2011 issue is February 25, 2011

Email: nhilaire@albertacraft.ab.ca

TheAlberta Craft Council is open to submissions of opportunities for craftspeople,space permitting.If you are interested in promoting a special event,educational activity,gallery,exhibition or employment opportunity,please call theACC office or email Nancy St.Hilaire at nhilaire@albertacraft.ab.ca.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.

Glenbow Museum Shop, Calgary

The Glenbow Museum Shop carries a wide variety of Canadian made hand crafted jewellery and craft. They are currently accepting new artist’s work for the Spring/Summer season. They are looking for unique Alberta made gifts, jewellery and sculpture. The shop carries items on consignment and/or outright wholesale purchase depending on the needs of both the artist and the shop. If you are interested in submitting your product for consideration please contact Connie Smith at csmith@glenbow.org or by phone at (403) 268-4228.

Tofield Municipal Library, Tofield

Tofield Municipal Library is celebrating Art@TofieldLibrary. They are inviting artists to display their works in a secure case (5 shelves of 45 in. each). Displays generally run from 30 to 45 days. Please contact us for more information at 780-662-3838 or atoflibrary@gmail.com.

Call for Portfolios, Edmonton Arts Council Public Art, Edmonton

Deadline is ongoing The Edmonton Arts Council public art program invites artists to submit their portfolios to be kept on file for the purpose of Directed Calls. In the case of these Directed Calls, a public or private sector organization wishing to commission or purchase artwork may approach the EAC looking for recommendations of artists whose work meets that organization’s needs. A variety of artists’ portfolios are presented to the organization, and they select the artist that they would like to work with on the project. This is an open-ended call; portfolio submissions will be accepted on an on-going basis. Please send portfolios to the attention of: Public Art Program, Edmonton Arts Council, 10440108 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 3Z9 If you have any questions about this Call for Portfolios, or Directed Calls, please contact publicart@edmontonarts.ca or 780.424.2787.

Sandfly Gallery & Gifts, Medicine Hat

Deadline is ongoing Sandfly Gallery & Gifts is now accepting proposals from visual artists & craftspeople. 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. Contact Wendy Struck for more information at 403-488-0426.

SunCatcher’s Design Studio, Bragg Creek

Deadline is 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).

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, Calgary

Deadline is ongoing The AGC shop 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.

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

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 INFLUX represents over thirty jewellery artists from across the country. Behind their door find work ranging from the subtle objects for everyday wear to extravagant and sculptural artworks that will command the attention of crowds. 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 www. influxgallery.com

Southern Alberta Art Gallery Gift Shop, Lethbridge

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.

Canmore Artists and Artisans Guild, Canmore

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.

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 Connection and Gallery 378, Nelson, BC

Deadline is ongoing The Craft Connection is a Co-Operative owned and operated by twelve professional artisans. As well as displaying the members work we also represent about eighty artisan consignees and forty artist consignees.

They have been in business for twenty-seven successful years representing about 80 artisan consignees and 40 artist consignees. Consignment commission is 60/40; $15 jury fee and an annual $30 consignment fee. Application information at www. craftconnections.org. (Please click on the “forms”.) Contact Lance Hall at 250-226-6876 or lhall@columbiawireless.ca for more information.

Creekhouse Gallery Looking for Canadian Jewellery Artists, Vancouver, BC

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. To be considered please contact Michael Dean or Carole Baldock at mddesign@intergate.ca or 604-684-3866.

Public Art Opportunity: Engineering Services Building

Public Art Project, Edmonton

Deadline: January 14th, 2011 4:30pm Request for Qualifications Engineering Services Building Public Art Project The Engineering Services public art competition, open to all Canadian and international visual artists, is held in accordance with the City of Edmonton policy “Percent for Art to Provide and Encourage Art in Public Areas” (C458C).

Budget: $111,000 CAD (maximum, all inclusive)

Submission Deadline: 4:30 pm on Friday, January 14th, 2011

Installation: Summer 2012

For more information, contact the Edmonton Arts Council: phone (780) 424–2787 or email publicart@edmontonarts.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 acc@ albertacraft.ab.ca and it will be posted it in our directory of Craft Fairs and Shows online at www.albertacraft.ab.ca.

CONFERENCES

University of Alberta – Material Culture Institute hosts the 5th annual Material Culture Symposium

Material Culture, Craft & Community: Negotiating Objects Across Time & Place May 20 – 21, 2011

Registration will open in January 2011

http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/materialculture/registration.cfm

This interdisciplinary conference will explore the varied expressions of craft – social, cultural and material – in past and present societies. Craft has a rich history and vibrant present-day practice, sustaining communities while negotiating cultures. Craft-made goods were and continue to be created for domestic or institutional use, for local or international markets; they express gender roles and cultural aspirations, sustaining economies. At the same time, craft practice defined and continues to define communities and groups, in the midst of global trade networks. Moreover, the flow of ideas, goods and peoples animate the making, circulation and meanings of craft goods. These issues will be addressed over the course of the conference. Keynote speaker will be Laurel Thatcher Ulrich from Harvard University.

Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta, Calgary, Alberta

June 7 – 12, 2011 Annual Conference of HWSDA, Land of Varied Perspectives, will take place at the SAIT Calgary campus. Preconference workshops with noted fibrists, Tracy Kaestner, Lyn Pflueger, Jette Vandermeiden and others will be open to members and non-members. HWSDA members will enjoy full schedule of conference activities. Fibre marketplace open to the public. To join HWSDA, or for further conference info: www.hwsda.org or mhsteel@shaw.ca.

EDUCATION

The Gallery on Main, Lacombe Painting Classes for beginners to experienced artists. Instructors include Jack Ellis, Marianne Vanderkley, Doug Strickland and Dee Poisson. Phone 403-782-3402 or visit www. thegalleryonmain. com for more information and to register. The Gallery on Main is located at 2nd level, 4910 50 Avenue, Lacombe, AB.

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.

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: fourwindsartglass@yahoo.ca or surf 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. 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 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 click 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. Visit www.albertacraft.ab.ca for more information and download the nomination forms. Click on Info and then Grants/Awards.

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 – check AFA website new dates. 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).

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 Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics and The RBC Award for Glass

Deadline for Submissions - June 30, 2010 by 5pm

With the ongoing generosity of Ms. Winifred Shantz and RBC Foundation, the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery present these prestigious national awards for early career practicing glass and ceramic artists that have been working professionally for between 5 to 10 years. Intended to allow the artist to undertake

a period of independent research, or other activities with the capacity to advance their artistic and professional practice at a key moment in the artist’s career, winners of the RBC Award for Glass receive $7,000 and winners of the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics receive $10,000. This year’s winners will be announced at a gala event on September 16, 2010.

For more information regarding the application visit www. canadianclayandglass.ca

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 www.artsawards.ca.

The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre Artist in Residence Program

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

The Studio of 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.

EAC CIP Travel Grant Travel grants Application

Deadline: February 1, 2011 EAC CIP Travel Grant Travel grants are intended to assist an applicant to pay travel costs from Edmonton to a destination for the purposes of training, development, presentation or marketing in the arts or festivals. Support is limited to individuals or registered non-profit organizations. Nonprofit organizations who receive an operating grant through the City of Edmonton Community Investment Grant Program are not eligible to receive a travel grant during the same period. Applicants must be residents of Edmonton. Go to www.edmontonarts. ca/ for more information.

OPPORTUNITIES

Acreage Home & Separate Pottery/Artist Studio for Sale Sherwood Park Located in Strathcona County, 37 Bristol Estates, 51049 Range Road 214 Sherwood Park. 15 min from Sherwood Park, 20 min from Edmonton. 3 acres of rolling land with mature evergreens. The 1045 sq. ft studio is divided in a large work area, display area and a kiln room with gas-fired car kiln and electric kiln. Kilns can stay or be removed. Plenty of large windows, skylights and shelving and storage space. Customer parking. The house has over 2400 sq ft of living space, 3 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 decks and tri-season screened in sunroom. Plenty of large windows and skylights. Listed at $ 562,000. Phone: 780-662-4160 - Email: horst@horst-sculpture.ca or see Comfree Code 29878 for photos and information http://edmonton.comfree.ca/display.html?code=29878

Calgary Warm Glass Guild, Calgary

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.

Calendar

Northern Alberta Wood Carvers Association, Edmonton and Area 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 780467-6093 or Jack Wallace 780-462-0779 or visit http://home.ecn.ab.ca/~nawca.

Edmonton Rughooking Guild Meetings, Edmonton

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.

Arts on Atlantic Gallery for Sale, Calgary

An Eclectic Mix of fine Art and Craft Specializing in the Book Arts

Features:

Inglewood

next to Spolumbo’s Fine Foods and Deli. Good natural lighting through large, front, display window.

for more on west wall

term staff in place

gallery lighting, lit display cases, plinths, filing cabinets, storage, stereo etc

rear for staff (2 spaces)

Art and Craft in many media including book arts, ceramics, glass, sculpture & jewellery

regional artists. Over 20 Alberta Craft Council artisans represented.

artsonatlantic.com

sq ft retail, 1000 ft undeveloped basement. Water, heat included in base rent.

wholesale stock

of room for growth including corporate sales & framing. There is potential for the development of the basement as studio space or a frame shop.

Please call the owner Stephen at (403) 264-6627 for more information or to make an appointment to discuss this amazing business opportunity.

Be a Part of the 2011 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 13th 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, 2011

Visit www.albertacraft.ab.ca and click on info for a tour of the current guide.

For more information contact Laura at 780-488-6611 ext. 231 or acc@albertacraft.ab.ca.

TREX: In Your Community

Remnants of Community: Simon Wroot

January - Vincent Massey School, Medicine Hat 403.527.3750

February - Brooks Public Library, Brooks 403.362.2947

March - Theresetta Catholic School, Castor 403.882.3309

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX) South East Region Presents:

25 (TREX 25th Anniversary)

January - McCain Gallery, Coaldale Public Library, Coaldale 403.345.1340

February - Stettler Public Library, Stettler 403.742.2292

March - Brooks Composite High School, Brooks 403. 362.4814

For more Info contact: Dean Reeves, Manager/Curator TREX South East Region Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre 401 First St. SE

Please

Wendy Toogood, Untitled, n.d. applique, cotton, felt, wool, silk, Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Simon Wroot Hillcrest United Church, 2008 bronze, copper, silver, steel, mounted on slate Courtesy of the artist

COUNCIL

Taking Alberta Craft Home... to the World

New in the Shop:

Necklace by Jennea Frischke

Anodized aluminum

New Members

Margaret Blank, Mirror, Fibre

Robert Bryce, Innisfail, Wood, Glass & Pewter

Roop Chakravorty, Edmonton, Supporter

Yolande and Lee Horus Clark, Knowlesville, Clay

Heike Fink, Prud’Homme, Fibre

Dianne Firth, Edmonton, Fibre

Adrienne Gradauer & Zacharie Quin, Maple Creek, Clay

Heather Hamilton, Duncan, Supporter

Ava Karvonen, Edmonton, Clay

Dr. Ross Lindskoog, Edmonton, Supporter

Damla Maden, Edmonton, Glass, Leather, Metal, Wood, Paper, Beads – Jewellery

Joan Matsusaki, Bragg Creek, Clay

Barbara McCaffrey, Victoria, Fibre, Paper & Mixed Media

Calgary Arts Resource Society (CARS), Calgary

Mynthia McDaniel, Calgary, Clay

Donna Porter, Calgary, Fibre

Strathcona County - Recreation, Park & Culture, Sherwood Park

Dirk Van Wyk, Calgary, Paper

Renewing Members

Medicine Hat Potters Association, Medicine Hat, Organization – Clay

Lucia Atanase, Calgary, Clay

Ed Bamiling, Banff, Clay

Christian Barr & Enzien Kufeld, Wildwood, Clay

John Blair, Calgary, Metal – Jewellery

Laurie Blakeman, Edmonton, Supporter

John Borrowman, Canmore, Clay

Karen Cantine, Edmonton, Metal – Jewellery

Susan Carnahan, Edmonton, Metal – Jewellery

Terry Cass, Nanton, Stone & Mixed Media

Katrina Chaytor, Calgary, Clay

Fran O’Cuyler, Edmonton, Clay & Stone

Brenda Danbrook, Opal, Clay

Dawn Detarando & Brian McArthur, Red Deer, Clay

Horst Doll, Sherwood Park, Clay

Edmonton Weaver’s Guild, Edmonton, Organization – Fibre

Jim Etzkorn, Medicine Hat, Clay

Bridget Fairbank, Nelson, Clay

Marcia Fossey, Edmonton, Jewellery

Michelle Gluza, Edmonton, Paper & Fibre

rta o and Meta and nature/ ven to ex s and wearable art.

Jennea Frischke received her BFA with Distinction from the Alberta College of Art + Design in Calgary in 2006, where she majored in Jewellery and Metals. She is influenced by her surroundings, nostalgia, vintage themes, and nature/ ornithological interests. Attracted to colour and design, she is driven to explore different mediums and techniques, and works to combine precious and non-precious materials such as metal, wood, plastic, textiles, and vintage components, into one-of-a-kind, quirky, pieces of jewellery and wearable art.

Return Address:

Alberta Craft Council

10186-106 Street

Edmonton, AB T5J 1H

Trudy Golley, Red Deer, Clay

Allan Gott, Calgary, Glass

Mary Holdgrafer, Edmonton, Fibre

rudy Golle llan Gott, MaryHoldgrafer Edmonton Fibre

Marcy Horswill, Grande Prairie, Fibre

Dianne Hove, Calgary, Clay

Don Iveson, Edmonton, Supporter

Ian Johnston, Nelson, Clay

The Gallery on Main, Lacombe

Stephanie Jonsson, Edmonton, Clay, Fibre, Metal

Bradley Keys, Calgary, Clay & Metal

Peter Kirk, Innisfree, Wood

Susan Klein, Calgary, Clay

Wendy Klotz, Calgary, Clay & Fibre

Akiko Kohana, Edmonton, Clay

Sean Kunz, Calgary, Clay

Dale Lerner, Medicine Hat, Clay

Neil Liske, Calgary, Clay

Carolyn Lutz, Calgary, Glass

Les Manning, Medicine Hat, Clay

Aldo Marchese, Calgary, Clay

Pamela Marriott, Swan Hills, Fibre

Heather Matwe, Vancouver, Metal – Jewellery

Linda McBain Cuyler, Edmonton, Fibre

Jamie McDonald Gray, Calgary, Glass & Metal

Rita & John McGie, Sherwood Park, Clay

Intangible Cultural Assets – Reflections on Korea

Vickie Newington, Calgary, Fibre & Glass

Vickie Newington Calgary Fibre &Glass

Ilya Oratovsky, Edmonton, Fibre

Greg Payce, Calgary, Clay

Connie & Bob Pike, High River, Clay & Metal

Cheryl Renzenbrink, Edmonton, Supporter

Shirley Rimer, Red Deer, Clay

Pamela Rodger, Bragg Creek, Clay

Sharon Rubuliak, Sherwood Park, Fibre

Gail Rydman, Edmonton, Fibre & Paper

Audra Schoblocher, Carseland, Metal & Jewellery

Carol & Richard Selfridge, Edmonton, Clay

Sandi Skakun, Wabamun, Clay

Diane Sullivan, Williamsburg, Clay

Do-Hee Sung, Calgary, Clay

Mary Swain, Calgary, Clay & Mixed

Dean Tatam Reeves, Medicine Hat, Painting

Keith Turnbull, Edmonton, Clay

Sam Uhlick & Antonia Huysman, Ardrossan, Clay

Bob Wilkins, Innisfail, Glass

Ken Wilkinson, Saskatoon, Clay

Linda Willard, St. Albert, Clay

Andrea Wilson, St. Catharines, Fibre

Top: Simon Wroot

Left: Linda Chow

Right: Kari Woo

Botton: Crys Harse

Linda Chow, Crys Harse, Simon Wroot and Kari Woo presented their reflections on Korea, at the opening of their exhibition September 11, 2010.