Fall 2012 - Alberta Craft Magazine

ALBERTA CRAFT

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October 6 – December 24, 2012

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE

The Alberta Craft Council Magazine is published quarterly.

Submission Deadline for the Winter 2013 Issue: November 25, 2012

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.

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL

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Edmonton, AB Canada T5J 1H4

Office Information:

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

E-Mail:acc@albertacraft.ab.ca

Website: www.albertacraft.ab.ca

Alberta Craft Gallery and Shop:

Hours:Monday – Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm Open until 6 pm on Thursdays (780) 488-5900

Staff:

Executive Director:Tom McFall, ext. 228

Administration Manager:Nancy St. Hilaire, ext. 234

Gallery Coordinators:

Membership:Joanne Hamel, ext. 221

Communications:Laura O’Connor, ext. 231

Events:Annette Aslund, ext. 221

Craft Shop Coordinator:Linda Frena, ext. 232 Craft Shop Staff:Elaine Emerson, ext. 232

Board of Directors:

Chair:Tara Owen, Calgary

Past Chair:James Lavoie, Edmonton

Directors:Xanthe Isbister, Medicine Hat

Mary-Beth Laviolette, Canmore

Heather Forbes, Grande Prairie

Victor Steel, Fort McMurray

Kari Woo, Canmore

Patti Hartnagel, Edmonton

Dawn Detarando, Red Deer

Jennifer Salahub, Calgary

Meghan Wagg, Edmonton

Kai Georg Scholefield, Calgary

Magazine Editor:Nancy St. Hilaire

Magazine Design:Lime Design Inc.

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

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From the Executive Director

I am regularly asked, by members and others, about the “health” of the Alberta Craft Council. And, although it might sound a bit offhand, I can safely reply that the Alberta Craft Council is doing quite well, all things considered. The Council is working full-tilt and sometimes beyond capacity, with 22 exhibitions this year in Edmonton, Calgary, around the province and touring western Canada; with the sale of members’ work that has recovered from the recession and is now ahead of target; with several interesting special projects underway; with the advisory committee and other member services generating good member opportunities; with the magazine, new website, social media, media coverage and other communications growing; with membership numbers stable arts funding relatively constant (or not too volatile) and with Edmonton arts funding increasing; with 2 promising proposals underway for permanent Craft Council gallery spaces in Edmonton and Calgary; and other projects and services doing well.

I am also regularly surprised, by members and others, who assume that I make this all happen… on my own… somehow. Well, NO. Fortunately, and by plan, the Craft Council has an excellent board, staff and volunteer base – a necessary and valuable combination. Collectively, THEY make things happen. But this question about who does what makes me think the board, staff and volunteers all need more recognition:

The Alberta Craft Council board is made up of 12 individuals, from Medicine Hat to Fort McMurray, who contribute a wide range of expertise and experience.

Tara Owen, from Calgary, is Chair of the Board. She is a part-time jewellery maker and full-time employee of the City of Calgary. She is also active in the negotiations for a Calgary location for the Craft Council.

Dawn Detarando, from Red Deer, is Vice-chair of the Board. She is a ceramic artist, doing both art tiles and public art installations. Dawn is a past-president of the Alberta Potter’s Association.

Patti Hartnagel, from Edmonton is the Treasurer. Also a ceramic artist, she specializes in raku work, and has a long history of social action projects.

James Lavoie, from Edmonton, is the Past-chair of the Board, and until recently the Craft Council’s representative on the Canadian Crafts Federation board. James is well-know as a fused glass artist.

Heather Forbes, from Grand Prairie, is a jeweller and owner of a studio/gallery called “Forbes and Friends”. She also has lots of volunteer and board experience ranging from arts facilities to hospitals.

Jennifer Salahub, from Calgary, is a craft historian who teaches at the Alberta College of Art + Design. She has lots of international experience in the craft

arts, and has a liaison role between the Craft Council and ACAD’s planned MFA Craft program.

Meghan Wagg, from Edmonton, is a full-time jeweller and metalsmith, and has a particular perspective on the Craft Council’s younger and emerging professional members.

Vic Steel, from Fort McMurray, is a “closeted” stain glass artist, who also happens to be a senior administrator for a school board. He brings a wide range of experience with strategic planning, program evaluation, member surveys, etc.

Kari Woo, from Canmore is a jeweller, instructor and a co-founder of InFlux and several craft marketing and shop local ventures in Calgary and Vancouver.

Mary-Beth Laviolette, also from Canmore, is a writer, curator, visual arts expert (with a lot of craft credit. She is the Craft Council’s editorial contact with Studio Magazine.

Xanthe Isbister, from Medicine Hat, is one of newest board members. She is a ceramic artist, specializing in sculptural work. She is connected with the Medalta project and coordinates the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program for southeastern Alberta.

, from Calgary, is also one of the newest board members, and “next gen” professional members. He is a hot glass artist, partner in Bee Kingdom, leader of the Calgary Glass Initiative, and now the Craft Council’s representative for the Canadian Crafts Federation.

Amazingly, these people have contributed a total of 64 years to the Craft Council board! You can read more about them, see their mug shots, and even “contact” them at http://www.albertacraft.ab.ca/ board-of-directors/

The Craft Council’s staff can also be seen at http:// www.albertacraft.ab.ca/acc-staff/

Nancy St. Hilaire is the Administrative Manager and accounting expert. She also coordinates and edits the quarterly Alberta Craft Magazine. Nancy has been with the Craft Council for 23 years!

Joanne Hamel is the Membership Coordinator and tends the vast membership portfolio service. She spearheaded the new website project. She is also part of the exhibition team and has coordinated major exhibitions across the country, in the US and South Korea.

Laura O’Connor is the Communications Coordinator, photographer and a member of the exhibition team. Laura updates the two e-news services, website, Facebook, twitter, etc. The 2011 exhibition was one of her major projects.

Annette Aslund is the Events Coordinator as well as a member of the exhibition team. Her recent major projects include the Pulp Paper Pages exhibition at the Alberta Craft Gallery, Leighton Arts Centre next summer, and potentially touring to South Korea.

Joanne, Laura and Annette have worked for the Craft Council for 10, 5 and 3 years respectively. They are the “exhibition team” and quite literally work together on all aspects of exhibition development, member participation, invitations, openings, lectures, published and on-line catalogues, media attention, etc. (By the way, the Alberta Craft Council produces more exhibitions than any other provincial craft council.)

Linda Frena is the Gallery Shop Coordinator, working closely with about 150 members who sell their work through the Alberta Craft Council. She hosts the advisory committee, develops special orders such as Christmas gifts for the Canadian Embassy in Washington, and supervises projects such as the soon-to-open Edmonton Opera boutique.

Elaine Emerson has worked 15 years as gallery shop staff (and remembers every bit of detail). She threatens occasionally to retire, but long-time customers simply keep asking for her and her advice. Dedication and continuity like Elaine’s is irreplaceable.

Pat Aslund works most Saturdays in the gallery shop. And Cheryl McClellan-Moody is a regular gallery shop volunteer.

And, this year, almost 100 volunteers (including non-members) will work on gallery openings, casino, awards night, ‘Twas the Night, and other events around the province, as well as wide-spread networking. We try to acknowledge these volunteers as often as possible in this magazine, via the website and e-news, and in other settings.

So, although it’s my mug shot that appears beside this column, I want everyone to appreciate the large, creative and highly skilled team that actually “runs” the Alberta Craft Council.

Tom McFall, (only the) Executive Director

On the Cover

Measuring a Year by the Minute 20” x 150 ‘

By Margie Davidson, Edmonton

Featured in the exhibition “Passages” on page 8-9.

Margie Davidson is a quilt artist and surface designer. She loves teaching quilting (and knitting) and enjoys sharing ideas about colour theory and design principles. A quilt maker for over 25 years, Margie’s art quilts have been exhibited in local and national shows across Canada as well as in Ireland, New Zealand and the USA.

Photo: Laura O’Connor

Alberta Craft Council Annual General Meeting – June 23, 2012

Members, board and staff of the Alberta Craft Council gathered on June 23 for the ACC Annual General Meeting at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery. Afterwards a reception for Prairie Excellence was held in the gallery with a tour and talk by co-curator Mary-Beth Laviolette. Matt Gould’s exhibition uncommon threads was also on display. uncommon threads is a sampling of Matt’s work over the past 15 years, from small, intimate, early framed hand-embroidered pieces to larger installations, including his current explorations in form and natural hand-dyed pieces. His exhibition was display from June 23 – August 26, 2012. Thanks to all those that attended.

Forage Symposium A Gathering of Ideas + Makers

Red Deer Art Gallery + Museum Executive Director Lorna Johnson introduces Tom McFall and Mary-Beth Laviolette

August 28, 29, 30, 2012

Hosted by Feedlot Studios on Gabriola Island, BC www.feedlotstudios.ca/forage

This symposium grew from the seed of an idea that within a group of creatives there was a lot to be learned and shared from our collective experiences.

Forage was generously hosted at Feedlot studios, home & studios to Mariko & Bryan McCrae (& their little herd of wiener dogs) on beautiful Gabriola Island, BC. The symposium convened to address the creative processes and business practices and was attended by a diverse crowd of Artists and Designers, Crafters, DIYers, Writers, Foodies, Bloggers, Photographers and more. Spearheaded by Kari Woo, Mariko McCrae, Cathy Terepocki, Bianca Gignac , Carole Epp and Paige Kerns Coull, the idea grew from a gathering into asions, keynote speakers, and presentations with more than 50 people in attendance.

Panels were presented on How to use Social Media Successfully, Craft & Industry: Outsourcing, How to Opening + Running a Shop (Brick & Mortar, Online, and Markets), Grants and Other Creative Sources of Funding, and Building a Team. Presentations and Keynotes ranged from Marketing, Media relations, Standing out in a creative crowd, Social innovation, Creating international brands, and Compelling visual stories about you and your work.

“The intention of the Forage Symposium was to create a dialogue and then share and share and share some more. While the expectations we set were high, it was no surprise they were exceeded by tenfold. The level of presentations and panelists were simply stellar, inspiring and realistic all at once. Hardly a stone was left unturned in regards to both the business and inspiration end of creativity. I liken the experience to a good soul scrubbing after which we all came out shiny and ready

to take on the world.” Mariko McCrae

Forage was about more than just navigating a creative business, it was a chance to recharge, get inspired, connect and share. Certainly at the end of this 3 day symposium the consensus is that there will be more to come. But in the meantime ... gather. Make time for sharing and collaborating with the creative people who inspire you.

By Jenna Stanton

Forage Organizers: Cathy Terepocki, Mariko McCrae, Carole Epp (with Jasper), and Kari Woo

Photo credit: Cassandra Smith at yeosmith.com

Thinking Big

The Alberta Craft Council’s exhibition Thinking Big: unveiling the work behind public art projects, which features 22 projects by 16 craft artists has been selected by The City of Calgary Public Art Projects to be presented until December 27, 2012 at the Art Gallery of Calgary. Visit the online exhibition on the ACC website Feature Gallery Page www.albertacraft.ab.ca/2012-thinking-big

Craft & Industry: Outsourcing. Panelists Sabrina O’Donnell, Kari Woo, Jenna Stanton, Heather Braun Dahl and moderator Mariko McCrae

Photo: jenn chic at jennchiccooks.com

Thank you Casino Volunteers!

The Alberta Craft Council held their biennial casino at the Baccarat Casino in downtown Edmonton on September 13 & 14, 2012. Thank you to the following volunteers: Cheryl Moody, Barb Pankratz, JoAnna Lange, Marilyn Glenn, Bob MacDonald, Rita McGie, Margaret Smith, Linda Willard, E. Ross Bradley, Bertha Pisarchuk, Annette Aslund, Laura O’Connor, Linda Frena, Matt Gould, Nancy St. Hilaire, Joanne Hamel, Meghan Wagg, Todd Sarnoski, Keith Walker, Ben Walker, David Cuyler, Linda McBain Cuyler, Tom McFall, Marcia Fossey, Amy Skrocki, Tanner Wilson, George Heagle, Will Truchon, Vince Gaspari, Derek Brooks, Elaine Emerson, Wendy McPeak and Amber Rooke

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.

Matt Gould with mi milagro privado

Opera Art Project

Local artists are making it possible for opera patrons to take home memories of the 2012/2013 season main stage performances, thanks to the partnership between the Edmonton Opera and the ACC. After a successful Opera Coat Project a few years ago, the Edmonton Opera and the ACC have partnered again for the Opera Art pieces as it relates to their medium.

“We initiated this partnership with the ACC as we felt strongly that we needed to develop a line of merchandise that would be created by local artists for Edmonton Opera alone — exclusive to us,” said Sandra Gajic, Edmonton Opera CEO. “It further speaks to our strategy of alliances with other arts organizations and groups that promote local creations and support local artists.”

Fibre artists, those who work with jewelry and metals, wood craftsmen, ceramic artists and glassblowers have already signed on to participate. Tom McFall, ACC executive director, said

he sees many similarities between opera and in tradition, yet with a contemporary edge and with a sophisticated, dedicated audience. “It’s really exciting to encourage craft artists to play with ideas that blend the creativity of craft with themes from opera,” he said. “And so far we’ve individual craft artists — some of them have already developed innovative prototypes that will be unique to this opera project.”

The art pieces will be available at the Northernformance, Aida, on Oct. 19, 21, 23 and 25, and then continue to be available after the run of the production at Tix on the Square, in downtown Edmonton.

For further information or to arrange interviews, please contact: Catherine Szabo, Communications Co-ordinator, Edmonton Opera 780-424-4040 ext. 2006 catherine.szabo@edmontonopera.com

Top left and left Submissions inspired by AIDA –Jewellery by Meghan Wagg (Edmonton) and Box by Chris Kubash (Edmonton)

Above

Inspired by Les Contes D’HoffmanScarf by Valerie Baber (St. Albert)

Alberta Craft Council on display @ the YEG

The Alberta Craft Council has two mini exhibitions in the new Edmonton International Airport’s Rotational Art Program. The new expansion is home to six rotational displays the building. These displays house a variety of pieces by emerging local artists. Currently passengers will be delighted by a showcase of ACC members work and a sampling from the ACC exhibition Pulp PaperPages

from the Gallery Shop. It features the work of Darren J Petersen, Patti Hartnagel, Loretta Kyle, Mason Eyben, John Smith-Jones, Martha Henry and Lisa McGrath.

In the Pulp Paper Pages display there are 13 pieces from the exhibition are showcased: BAS (Brenda Malkinson, Andrea Itzeck and Sara Norquay), Kiki Benzon, Paul Boultbee, Linda Carreiro, Linda Chow, Jeanne Germani, Barbara Johnston, Brenda Malkinson, Wendy PassmoreGodfrey, Thea Lynn Paul, Janice Peters and Gloria Stack.

Photo: Laura O’Connor

Awards

The Alberta Craft Council is pleased to present the nominees for the 8th Annual Alberta Craft Awards. The recipients will be recognized at a ceremony on November 3rd in Calgary and will be featured in a Discovery Gallery Exhibition, February 2013, in Edmonton.

Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award

This annual endowed award celebrates the life of Linda Stanier and honours excellence in ceramics. The nominee is:

Jim Etzkorn, Medicine Hat

Nominated by Diane Sullivan

“Jim Etzkorn, like Linda, gave back to their communities many fold, as teachers, mentors, jurors and residency participants.

Jim’s presence in the Alberta ceramics community is legendary. His regular presence at SERIES at Red Deer College, and the many years teaching at North Mount Pleasant and Alberta College of Art + Design in Calgary, are examples of his willingness to share and give back to his community in an official manner. I’ve been witness and the recipient of his unofficial mentoring. Many potters who went through Calgary were treated to lunch and creative chats at Jim’s. Working as a studio potter, Jim constantly welcomed new voices into his creative dialogue, whether they were the recent visiting artist at the art college or a student wanting to go further.

Jim’s work is, well, wonderful! Wonderful only in the way someone who has worked on an oeuvre of work for years can be. His intimacy with forms, especially the teapot, is reinforced by his never ending search for the most transformational surface: be it wood fire, salt fire, glaze fire. Jim has moved forward for decades. Jim’s pots, of which I own and enjoy many, are both touched with humour and breathtaking in their subliminal messages. His brief hiatus from the Alberta scene for a few years while in BC drove home the point that his strength lies in the prairie and the mountains. Earth tones, sunset hues over gently manipulated forms suggesting hoodoos and foothills. His early life as a cowboy is suggested in his rolled rope decorated forms. Jim’s work resonates to the Alberta community, and has been collected for decades by that community.”

By Diane Sullivan

Jim Etzkorn has been a practicing potter, educator and mentor in Alberta for over 30 years. He was born in Edmonton, graduated from ACAD, and had studios in Canmore and Calgary for 25 years. Jim furthered his knowledge of ceramics by attending residencies at the Banff Center, the Archie Bray Center in Helena, Montana, I.W.C.A.T in Tokoname, Japan and the Medalta International Artists in Residence in Medicine Hat. During his career he has had several solo exhibitions, participated in numerous invitational and group juried shows. Jim has had his work published in a variety of books on ceramics, including ‘500 Vases’ and ‘Making Marks’ and is included in numerous collections including the IWCAT Collection, Tokonami, Japan, Medalta National Historic Site Permanent Collection, and the National Palace Museum Collection, Taipei, Taiwan.

Tea Set, 2011 salt fired, porcelain, 8”x6”x4” by Jim Etzkorn

Tea Pot, 2011, soda fired, porcelain, 9”x9”x7” by Jim Etzkorn

Plate, 2010, soda fired, porcelain 10”d by Jim Etzkorn

Awards

Award of Honour

Presented to a volunteer/supporter/teacher/ craftsperson that has made a significant contribution to Alberta’s fine craft culture. The nominees are:

Jamie Gray, Calgary

Nominated by Julia Reimer

“In the time that I have known Jamie she has demonstrated many admirable qualities that I believe should be acknowledged and celebrated. Jamie has a great work ethic, a unique artistic vision and fine skills as a glassmaker. Fortunately, for the glass scene in Alberta, Jamie’s desire to create something beyond herself has contributed to a stronger, more dynamic glass and craft community.

If not for Jamie Gray the glass and craft community would lack a dynamic force. Jamie has volunteered for the Glass Art Association of Canada in many capacities, from project volunteer to president. She started and is a driving force in the Warm Glass Guild, an organization that is inclusive of all those who love glass. Her drive to make things better for crafts people doesn’t end there, she is involved in Art in the Park and Northlands Glass Centre as well.

Since graduating from ACAD, Jamie has worked towards honing her knowledge and skills as a maker. She has also worked to develop a unique artistic vision that reflects a refined skill set as well as a quirky sense of humour. Her unique pieces belie a sense of spirituality and adeptness with material, yet they don’t take themselves too seriously.

I have known Jamie as a student, a volunteer, a colleague and as an employee. In all these capacities she has demonstrated that she is a really good person, someone who puts others before herself and strives to do the right thing and be kind to everyone. It is a wonderful thing that Jamie has accomplished so much and has done it with kindness and grace.”

By Julia Reimer

Jamie Gray is a BFA graduate of the glass program at ACAD where she focused her energies on sculptural and kiln-formed glass of a narrative nature. She has been a glass craftsman for 20 years and her work can be found in collections and galleries in Canada, the United States, Britain, Korea and Japan. She has volunteered for numerous organizations and is a guest instructor at conferences as well as in glass blowing and kiln-forming studios

Sarabeth Carnat, Calgary

Nominated by Dee Fontans and Charles Lewton-Brain

of exhibitions and art installations. She always donates artwork to generate the funds needed for the students to show their work in a professional environment or to travel or bring in visiting lecturers to the college. The influence Sarabeth has over her students has created generations of successful and courageous artists.

Sarabeth Carnat is a master craftsman who’s artwork ranges from fine jewellery, to fine art, to metal furniture design. She uses this means of expression to celebrate and honour her friends, her Judaic culture and her country. The love of making, concept and material create the narrative in each of her unique pieces of art.”

By Dee Fontans

Sarabeth Carnat’s forty-two year span in the field of jewellery and metals includes thirty-plus years of teaching and committed contribution at ACAD. A combination of her passion for the field of art jewellery and her appreciation and commitment to personal development are the major reasons she teaches. She has a private practice in one-of-a-kind, production and conceptual jewellery, metal painting, and anodized aluminum objects. Sarabeth likes to explore extreme ranges of scale in her work. Sarabeth’s work addresses beauty, comfort and relationships. She has received both national and international recognition for her work. Her work is in numerous private and public collections including the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.

“Sarabeth Carnat has dedicated her career and her life to the development of the arts in Calgary and beyond. This commitment is clearly seen in her devotion to education.

Sarabeth has been a pioneer in the jewellery and metals field in Canada as a maker and as an instructor at ACAD. I have worked with Sarabeth for over 20 years as a teaching colleague. She plays a powerful role in the college, tirelessly volunteering her experience, expertise and time to committee work. The students she teaches are influenced by her enthusiasm. She is able to encourage these students to develop a concept with their work as well as understanding the value of technique and craftsmanship. As an educatior she has ensured that the ACAD student gets the most of their education. Sarabeth has supported and organized decades

Top: Blood is Thicker than Water Brooch, garnet, rainbow moonstones, sterling siler, 24 and 18kt gold by Sarabeth Carnat

Below:

Cut from the Same Cloth Brooch, 24kt gold, sterling silver, niobium, ammolite by Sarabeth Carnat

Farmer Jim’s Bad Dream, Fused and cast glass by Jamie Gray

Redeemed Mixed media by Jamie Gray

Awards

Award of Excellence

Presented to an established craftsperson that excels in his/her area of craft. The nominees are:

John Blair, Calgary

Nominated by Jackie

Anderson RCA

“John is a fellow 1976 graduate from the Jewellery + Metal Art Program at the then Alberta College of Art from which he received an ACAD Distinguished Alumni Award of Excellence in 2002. Not many can say that they have made a piece for both the Queen and Brad Pitt. For Alberta’s 2005 centennial celebration John was commissioned by the province to make the ceremonial knife used by Queen Elizabeth II to cut the centennial cake. And he made the gold band that was worn by Brad Pitt and the pins that were worn by Casey Affleck in the movie ‘Assassination of Jesse James’. He has also been recognized and included in the Lark Book ‘500 Metal Vessels’ and the soon to be published ‘500 Earrings’ book by Nicolas Estrada in Barcelona, Spain. Constantly in demand, his distinctive jewellery has been featured in numerous fashion shoots for Avenue and Swerve magazines.

Influenced by ancient and modern ornamentation, his drawing and design skills are obvious in his art jewellery and objects. The intricate designs that he painstakingly carves, casts, hand saw pieces and solders, creates layers of complexity, beauty and meaning, and often whimsy and humour.

It is hard to maintain a studio practice in the arts, but to do so for decades and retain the artistic quality and freshness of one’s work is truly remarkable, as is John.”

By Jackie Anderson

A Studio practitioner, John has worked more than three decades in custom designed jewellery, gallery and exhibition art jewellery and fine art objects. His work has been included in numerous exhibitions across Canada including Magnus Opus: Metal Arts Guild 1992 juried travelling exhibition and All About Alberta in 2006/2008 that went from Washington to South Korea with many stops in between.

Dana Roman, Canmore

Nominated by David Foxcroft, The Edge Gallery

“Dana Roman has been working in her chosen medium of painted silk for the last 35 years. Over those years she has excelled in developing unique creations. She started with one-of-a-kind pieces, but later produced well designed and perfectly crafted production pieces as well, selling her work to a network of galleries and boutiques across Canada and the United States.

Dana started painting on silk in Canada at a time when painting on silk was a mainly undiscovered medium, which resulted in ordering materials from abroad. After completing a textile course at Ontario College of Art, 40 years ago, which touched on silk painting, Dana started experimenting with the medium. A few years ago she visited Japan, where the art of painting on silk is a well accomplished art form. There she visited the studios of the contemporary silk masters skilled in the rozome style of painting, but has since experimented with some of her innovative techniques. Dana mostly paints in the classic style, using the classic gutta resist (or hot wax resist), but often she uses the shibori or monoprinting as a background for her silk painting. Lately she is mixing silk painting, embroidery and acrylics (collaging her silks to canvas and finishing the pieces with the acrylics). All of Dana’s work has an organic quality, whether it is a leaf, flower, a ski trail on a glacier or abstracted shapes and colour. Dana’s painted silk pieces allow her to express her appreciation, love and connection to nature.”

By David Foxcroft

After emigrating from Prague, Dana established her textile art business ‘Artacious’. For more than 20 years she has been designing and manufacturing painted silk fabric and artwear, selling her one-of-a-kind pieces to stores across Canada and the United States. More recently Dana has been a studio artist and now works in textiles, acrylics and mixed media. In the past 15 years Dana has had 10 solo exhibitions and was included in over 100 group and traveling exhibitions. She has won many awards locally, nationally and internationally and recently was the recipient of the Mayors Award for the Arts in Canmore.

Ceremonial Knife, 2005 Sterling Silver, 14kt gold, carved Rose Quartz, Blue, pink, green and yellow tourmaline. Commission for Province of Alberta Centennial by John Blair

Prague Cathedral classic silk painting with gutta resist,100”x36” by Dana Roman

Hot Summer Day #1 (morning) silk painting and acrylics, 24”x24” by Dana Roman

Quiesence, 2002 Sterling Silver, Lapis, Glass Featured in ‘500 Metal Vessels’ by John Blair

Awards

Award of Achievement

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

Jamie Gray, Calgary

Nominated by Julia Reimer

See her nomination for the Award of Honour on page 5.

Rachelle LeBlanc, St. Albert

Nominated by Yvan Hubert

“For the many years that I have known Rachelle, I have seen her transpose her passion in design to painting until the day she discovered rug hooking. Something that started as an experiment in style and medium turned into a new way to express her creative energy.

Rachelle is a selftaught artist and is not afraid to express her distinct style in her meticulously rendered works. She is committed to achieving excellence in her artistic practice and her work is important on many levels. She is one of a few rug hookers whose work in the medium is advancing to new artistic territories. She continues to break new ground within the traditional craft of rug hooking with each new piece as her approach pushes the traditional boundaries by exploring contemporary figurative works that honours her creative expression with integrity of statement.

The labour intensive process does not stop her from wanting to expand her creative process with innovating and experimental techniques, creating large scale works and exploring three dimensional forms. It can take months to render a single work and a year or more to create enough work for her solo shows. She has never once compromised her vision due to the high demand of time that this medium commands. Since moving to Alberta in 2008, she excelled in her new found career as a contemporary rug hooking artist and in a very short time, her work has been exhibited widely and is part of private collections around the world.”

By Yvan Hubert

Rachelle LeBlanc is a design graduate of Sheridan College (Oakville, Ontario) and for twenty years worked as a sportswear designer in Montreal. Some of her career highlights include a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts: Alberta Creative Development Initiative grant for visual artists (2011), and being published in Amy Oxford’s Hooked Rugs Today 2006 (Shiffer Books) and Jessie Turbaynes’ book Pacific Coast Hooked Rugs 2011 (Shiffer Books). She has had solo shows at the Musee de Kent (2006), Alberta Craft Council (2011) and the Multicultural Centre Art Gallery of Stony Plain (2012). She was selected for the Prairie Excellence travelling exhibition representing the best of fine craft from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Her work has also been featured in numerous other group shows and she teaches workshops throughout Canada and the United States.

Top: Revelation Hooked dyed & cut wool, linen by Rachelle LeBlanc

Left: Sweetness in the Grass Hooked dyed & cut wool, linen by Rachelle LeBlanc

Bee Kingdom, Calgary

Nominated by Anna Ostberg, Roberto Ostberg Gallery

selected as designers. As a result of their success at Pilchuck, the Bees were offered representation in Berlin, Germany and have subsequently done workshops, lectured and exhibited at glass facilities and museums in Germany, Turkey and Greece. The most noteworthy of these being an exhibition and lecture at the world renowned Pergamon Museum in Berlin, where over one million visited the show during its three month tenure.

The artwork of the Bees is set apart from traditional glass sculpture and has a unique place in art glass history. Within the collective, the visual vocabulary contains references to low-brow, high art, tag art and cute culture, while conceptually there are nods to political satire, mythology, eastern philosophy, and theoretical apocalypse. The Bees tenets are made visible when these elements of their identity are combined into group pieces called Mythopoets.”

By Anna Ostberg

Bee Kingdom is a four-member artist collective working primarily in sculptural glass. It is made up of Ryan Marsh Fairweather, Tim Belliveau, Phillip Bandura, and most recently Kai Georg Scholefield. All members graduated from ACAD in 2005 to pursue an artistic career and lifestyle, based on experimentation and collaboration. Bee Kingdom received the 2010 Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Achievement for Emerging Artists, and were invited to Berlin to help build the first art glass studio in the city’s history. They have been featured in Studio Magazine and were one of the Top 40 Under 40 in Calgary’s Avenue magazine.

Mythopoet Blown glass, 2011 by Bee Kingdom

“Bee Kingdom has been exhibiting at the Roberto Ostberg Gallery for over five years where the gallery has seen the collective grow and develop as artists. The Roberto Ostberg Gallery feels that Bee Kingdom’s potential as pronounced members of the Canadian art community is only starting to blossom. They have been recognized for impressive accomplishments thus far in the short time they have existed and the momentum they have generated can only result in larger and more interesting endeavors in the future.

For the past decade, Bee Kingdom has volunteered at the prestigious Pilchuck School of Glass in Washington State in various capacities. Each member has been Teacher’s Assistants, and team members to create center piece sculptures for the school’s annual fundraiser. This single event raises up to two million dollars of Pilchuck’s budget, and the center piece designs are cornerstones of the event. In 2008, Bee Kingdom was

Joobas Sandblasted glass, 2011 by Ryan Marsh Fairweather

Feature Gallery

Passages

October 6 – December 24, 2012

Opening Reception: Saturday October 6 from 2 - 4 pm

Measuring a Year by the Minute

Margie Davidson (Edmonton, AB)

As the song in the play Rent states, a year is “five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes”. I mused about how I could represent this large a number visually. I knit prayer shawls as a meditative practice as well as samples for a course that I co-lead with Janet Armstrong at the Naramata Centre. What if I expanded my knitting practice and knit one stitch for each minute? The result is a knitted sculpture measuring 20 inches wide and 150 feet long. I commenced working on this piece on April 23, 2011 and knit on it every day for the following year. The colours of the yarn have been chosen to reflect the changing seasonal colours of the vegetation in my back yard and the river valley green space in Edmonton. Fabric tags attached to the work indicate the number of days and the calendar dates knitted.

Margie Davidson is a quilt artist and surface designer. She loves teaching quilting (and knitting) and enjoys sharing ideas about colour theory and design principles. A quilt maker for over 25 years, Margie’s art quilts have been exhibited in local and national shows across Canada as well as in Ireland, New Zealand and the USA.

Measuring a Year by the Minute in the making with Margie Davidson

Passages is an exhibition that combines the projects of four artists exploring the concept of time and place using different techniques; knitting, quilting, embroidery, and ceramics. Margie Davidson recorded her year a stitch at a time in her project: Measuring a Year by the Minute. Marcy Horswill’s fibre work, Through the Other Side of the Fence, explores the adaptive relationship between wild roses and a metal fence. The Isolation Project by Bridget Fairbank and Alana Wilson, records two lives spent in the isolation of the Canadian wilderness as fire tower observers.

The Other Side of the Fence

Marcy Horswill (Cumberland, BC)

The main focus of this MFA project is to explore the adaptive relationship between wild roses and a metal gridded fence found on the edge of a golf course beside a small forest near my former home in Northern Alberta. My theory is that this interactive relationship is a metaphor for the connection between humans and the natural environment. I am principally interested in how the human-built fence conforms, over time, to the natural shapes of the wild rose and is eventually overtaken and deteriorates. Despite the invasive human interaction with the natural environment in the act of fencebuilding, the wild rose grows back from its root system and adapts to its new surroundings. While I feel passionately about the seriousness of the negative impact humans can have upon the environment, I am choosing to look at the other side of the fence... literally. There are many plants that become endangered and eventually extinct due to human contact; however, there are also many plants (such as the wild rose) that are walked on, dug up, ploughed under and littered upon, yet they grow again and again and continue to flourish.

Marcy Horswill received her Master of Fine Arts majoring in Fibre Art through Warnborough College in Ireland in 2011. Her work with fibre began in 1989 as an artisan dying silk scarves. When she relocated to a tiny northern British Columbia community her exploration turned towards quilting. Since then, she has gained nearly twenty years of quilting experience and has participated in many group exhibitions across Canada.

Reaching Out

by Marcy Horswill

15.75” x 16”

Materials: Wool, cotton thread, cotton fabric, canvas, Tyvec, acrylic paint, beads, coloured pencil

Techniques: Wool felting (hand and machine), machine quilting, painting, hand beading

The Isolation Project

In the winter of 2009, Bridget Fairbank and Alana Wilson met at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and since then have shared similar experiences as fire tower observers in Northern Alberta. Their isolation has resulted in the contemplation of self, of society, of what solitude means, of how it functions and of how it affects us all. The Isolation Project exhibits each artist’s manifestation of solitude and in turn invites the viewer to acknowledge their personal story of solitude and isolation.

More images from this exhibition can be found at:

Bridget Fairbank (Nelson, BC)

My inspiration for The Isolation Project came as I traveled across Canada collecting plates and contemplating time. I regarded the extensive highway lines, thinking of the solitary summer regimented by routine that lay ahead as a fire tower observer. What would happen if the rhythm in which the day occurred was represented by space and line? Time never passes at a uniform pace. Each interval of action is different. When a collection of lines is made, the thickness, uniformity and space between each line all speak to us visually as a concept of speed and pace. By altering each dish, adding lines in over-glaze pigments, my personal tale of daily routine is imposed upon each plate.

Bridget Fairbank’s studied ceramics at the Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and at the Australian National University. She has participated in exhibitions across Canada and currently has a studio in Nelson, BC.

Alana Wilson (Hinton, AB)

My inspiration for this work began with the work of artists such as Margaret Kilgallen and Barry McGee, the availability of materials in a remote situation, and the idea of capturing my scattered thoughts in an esthetically pleasing way. The fire tower season is always a time of deep personal contemplation and questioning. My contribution to The Isolation Project is a look at some of the ideas and pressures I ruminate on as an isolated female in my early thirties. In this post-feminist era where establishing a career for myself is important, I still feel a societal and parental pressure to settle down and have children. I often question my desire to do, or not do so. This has become a more commonplace perspective as more women are remaining independent longer and attempting to find strength and fulfillment within themselves.

Alana Wilson received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design majoring in ceramics in 2010. That year she participated in the NASCAD/New Glasgow Community Artist in Residency and the following that the Sturt Contemporary Centre Artist in Residency in Mittagong, Australia. She is currently in Hinton, AB working as a Fire Tower Observer.

Time Line, a montage of plates by Bridget Fairbank

Sampling of embroidery by Alana Wilson

Discovery Gallery

Delineate

New work by ceramists Jenn Demke-Lange and Elizabeth Burritt

October 27 – December 1, 2012

Artists reception: Saturday, November 17, 2 – 4 pm

Delineate features new and collaborative work by ceramists Jenn Demke-Lange and Elizabeth Burritt. The commonalities of their work include their artistic influences of illustration and graphic design and the work’s intended affect - the change in perception that occurs when traditionally 2D imagery and layout are adapted to fit 3D forms.

Jenn Demke-Lange’s work for this exhibition continues her ongoing investigation into contemporary graphic arts and design. She works intuitively in her pattern-making and surface design using elements both below and over glaze to achieve her intricate yet spare aesthetic. Jenn graduated from the Alberta College of Art + Design in 2007 where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Honors Degree. Jenn currently lives in Medicine Hat, Alberta where she maintains a studio practice and is the Studio Manager at the Medalta International Artists in Residence Program.

Elizabeth Burritt employs a more direct process of underglaze painting/drawing on unglazed porcelain that is adapted from her previous training in graphic art. New work for this exhibition will continue her exploration into landscape drawing/painting on porcelain vessels. Elizabeth’s training includes a diploma in Editorial Illustration from Sheridan College and a BFA from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. She currently lives and works in Medicine Hat, AB.

Farm Vase (2012) Elizabeth Burritt

Slip-cast porcelain with handpainted underglaze

Little House Plate (2012) By Jenn Demke-Lange Handbuilt porcelain, underglaze and decals, multiple firings

Happy Holidays!

December Hours:

Mon – Sat: 10 am – 5 pm Thursdays until 6 pm

Christmas Staff Picks

Christmas Eve: 10 am – 3 pm

Shop and ACC offices closed: December 25 – January 1, 2013 (inclusive).

Shop Talk Shop

Wood

Tom McFall’s pick: Radiant Fowl by Susan Thorpe (Calgary) $300

Nancy St. Hilaire’s pick: Silver Bangles by Karen Cantine (Edmonton) $500 each

Joanne Hamel’s pick: Cutting Boards by Michael J.C. Holton (Calgary) $60 each

Laura O’Connor’s pick: Drinking Glasses by Bee Kingdom (Calgary) $40 each

Annette Aslund’s pick: Aurora Borealis Scarf by Valerie Baber (St. Albert) $85

Linda Frena’s pick: Miss Round-heels by JoAnna Lange (Edmonton) $2,500

Elaine Emerson’s pick: Vase & Chickadee by Elizabeth Burritt (Medicine Hat) $60/$25

Pat Aslund’s pick: Ceramic Tile by Voyager Art & Tile (Red Deer) $40

Frame by George Heagle (Edmonton) $55

Shop Talk

Artist Spotlights

October

Dana Roman (Canmore) – textile art

The Craft Council Gallery Shop is lucky to have Dana’s gorgeous painted silks on display during October. The Canadian landscape runs through her work in palette and imagery as seen in her framed silk paintings and mono prints. Embrace the changing seasons and wrap one of Dana’s painted silk scarves around you to make the days seem a little brighter.

November

Simon Wroot (Calgary) – metal landscapes

Simon’s work features extremely detailed miniature landscapes of historic places and buildings. The landscapes are created from up to 15 layers of handcut bronze, copper, and silver riveted together. These miniature works are set as brooches and framed works. Visit the Craft Council this November to bring the beauty of Simon’s work into your home or give as a very special gift.

Jacquot’s Cabins ca. 1904

December

Dawn Detarando and Brian McArthur (Red Deer) –Ceramic sculptures and wall pieces

From public art projects to international exhibitions to their popular tile line Dawn and Brian have established themselves in the ceramic community. We are so excited that this December we will be featuring individual work from these talented artists. Be sure to stop by the Gallery Shop to take their new work home with you.

Small silk paintings with embroidery by Dana Roman

Kluane, Yukon by Simon Wroot available as a wall piece and brooch

Dawn Detarando and Brian McArthur working in their studios

KUDOS

George Heagle (Edmonton) has been awarded a major commission to build a sculptural desk for the City of Lethbridge’s new Community Arts Centre. There was a call for submissions over three provinces. The desk is to be installed this fall. George writes about his winning proposal: “To be successful, the reception desk of any public building must satisfy a wide range of complex and sometimes contradictory criteria. It must integrate with the rest of the foyer, but must also stand out. Even though it acts as a barrier between the public and more private areas of the building, people must be drawn to it…. Rather than and polished concrete that comprise the interior space, the desk is constructed of wood which is natural and tactile. In contrast to the more generic surfaces of the interior, I employ the front of the desk as a ‘canvas’ upon which to paint a picture of the Lethbridge area: the co-joining of prairie and foothills, the big sky and warm light, the erosion of the coulees, the tall grasses blowing in the ever present wind.”

Artist Insite where she met buyers and collectors, providing interviews and demonstrating the various techniques and mediums used in her traditional art. In addition to her work being featured in the gallery, it was also in the auction catalogue and available online on the western showcase artist bio page.

Scott Hardy’s (Longview) belt buckle is featured on a Canada to US stamp. The stamps are part of a series depicting images from the Calgary Stampede. This year is the Calgary Stampede’s 100th Anniversary and to celebrate the event the Stampede commissioned Scott to design and create 100 Sterling Silver and 10K Gold buckles. The Calgary Stampede gave one of each of the two buckles to Garth Brooks when he performed at the Stampede.

In the News

Suzette Knudsen (Calgary) and Brian McArthur (Red Deer) have work included in Brigitte Martin’s book Humor in Craft. What happens when professional craft artists are allowed to let loose, when they get to explore their mischievous and irreverent sides? Find out in this ground breaking book, which, fortirely different side of serious craft. Hundreds of images and essays from all over the world allow you to gain insight into the creative minds of contemporary artists like never before. Humor in Craft is a treasuremor enthusiasts alike. Published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.

Tour of Art Collection in the Lois Hole Hospital for Women & CK Hui Heart Centre, Edmonton

Guests were invited to join the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation on Friday September 7, 2012 as they honoured the artists whose work brings beauty, joy, surprise, and humour to their hospital. Among the 76 artists included in this permanent collection are ACC members: Greg Payce, Karen Cantine, Margaret Cardinal, Alaynee Goodwill, Sharon Rose Kootenay Cherweniuk, and Brenda Malkinson.

Alberta Craft Council at the Royal Bison Craft & Art Fair, Edmonton

December 1 & 2, 2012

10-5 Saturday, 12-5 Sunday 8426 Gateway Boulevard (Just north of the Strathcona Farmer’s Market)

The Alberta Craft Council is excited to set up an info both at the next Royal Bison Craft & Art Fair. Featuring neat and sweet; prints, books, clothes, photographs, baubles, miscellany film, Smiles, textiles, knickknacks, toys, zines and friends.

Lewton-Brain Foldform Award Competition Winners Announced

in foldforming that is so clearly manifest in this competition,” said Tim McCreight.

Tyler Rock and Julia Reimer (Black the Ranamok Glass Prize for artists resident in Australia or New Zealand. The Ranamok prize is considered the premier exhibition and prize for collectors internationally, highlighting work that displays creativity, skill and innovation in contemporary glass. Tyler Rock and Julia Reimer’s long careers have been marked by successes both at home and internationally. Their annual Christmas Open House at their Firebrand Glass Studio in Black Diamond is on December 1st from 11-5pm where there will be demonstrations of glassblowing for the public.

Alaynee Goodwill (Edmonton) was one of the artists to participate in this year’s centennial western art showcase and auction at the Calgary Stampede in July. Alaynee had her own feature presentation called

The winning entries for the inaugural Lewton-Brain Foldform Award Competition 2012 were announced on in Florida New York, about 60 miles north of New York City. Charles Lewton-Brain announced the winners of the competition at closing ceremonies August 6, 2012, at the Center for Metal Arts.

First Place honors go to Rauni Higson (Talysarn, Caernarfon, U.K.) with her entry “Undersea Candelabra”.

Second Place winner is Theresa Nguyen (Birmingham, U.K.) with her entry “Spiritus”. Third Place goes to Kaiya Rainbolt (San Francisco, USA) with “Quadrant”. A fourth prize of Honorable Mention was created by the judges to recognize the entry by Grant McCaig (London, U.K.) with “Pleated Silver Drinking Set on Ebonised Base”.

The Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition was launched to recognize the experimental work being done using the techniques of foldforming across art disciplines, and to create a benchmark survey of how this innovative sheet-forming technique is evolving in the thirty short

Lewton-Brain in the 1980’s. The competition stirred international interest among jewellers and metalsmiths, with 160 entries from three continents.

Judges Tim McCreight of Brynmorgen Press, Charles Lewton-Brain of Brain Press, and Ed Mack of Centerfor

the fourth Honorable Mention prize. “Thirty years is a centuries. It is a thrill to see the diversity and innovation

Charles Lewton-Brain, in whose name the annual competition was created, said “It is wonderful to see such quality, exploratory, beautiful work being made using foldforming.”

A catalogue of winning entries, which will include a Jurors’ Choice of additional entries, will be released later this month, through www.brainpress.com and www. centerformetalarts.com.

For further information and high resolution images of the winning entries, contact: Rhoda Weber Mack, (845) 6517550 info@centerformetalarts.com, Center for Metal Arts, PO Box 30, Chester NY 10918.

Undersea Candelabra by Rauni Higson (U.K.) Height 45cm, Sterling silver.

CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

For the Winter 2013 issue is November 25, 2012

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

TRANSFORMATION Exhibition, Toronto, ON

Deadline: Friday, March 8th, 2013 Exhibition to run during the Toronto International Jewellery Festival and the Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference, Meta-Mosaic 2013 (April 11 to May 31, 2013).The submitted design(s) must be original, fabricated metal works reflecting the theme of the exhibition; works must have been completed after May 2012. They may be hollowware or sculptural objects or jewellery. Entries must be available for exhibition at Zilberschmuck, Toronto, ON, from April 11th to May 31st, 2013. Contact Cheryl Fraser at 416-699-6000 for further details and entry forms.

Art Market – Art and Craft Sale, Calgary

Deadline: April 1 Art Market Art and Craft Sale presents their 26th show of high quality Canadian art and craft, Nov 15-18, 2012 at the downtown Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Art Market was attended by roughly 22 000 appreciative Christmas shoppers last year. Make your original work available to them this year! This juried show fills up quickly, so please apply early. Booth assignments start April 1st. Applications:www. artmarketcraftsale.com.For information: 1-877-929-9933 or info@ artmarketcraftsale.com.Marlene Loney: PO Box 8875, 706 Yates St., Victoria, BC V8W 3Z1

Evanescence Gallery and Art Studio, High River

Evanescence is currently accepting proposals from artists and craftspeople working in contemporary sculpture, glass and jewellery design. Artists who are interested in exhibiting their work on a consignment basis can email: arlene@evanescencegallery. com. Please be prepared to send 5 good quality jpeg images, including retail prices and a one-page CV, Artist’s Statement, and Biography. Alternatively, submissions which include a digital CD can be dropped off in person at 61 – 8th Ave. SE. High River during regular gallery hours. www.evanescencegallery.com

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 Edward Cavell, Interim Manager at 403-268-4228 or ecavell@glenbow.org

Art Gallery of Calgary Shop, Calgary

Deadline is ongoing Located on historic Stephen Avenue Walk, the Gallery Shop features handcrafted pieces, focusing on contemporary design and exceptional craftsmanship by Canadian artists exclusively. The Gallery Shop is focused on making art a part of everyday life with edgy jewellery, quirky fibre art, handmade paper goods, detailed woodwork and hand-blown glass. Artist’s product is accepted on a consignment basis. E-mail jpeg images, an artist statement and a general pricing guide for your work to the contact below. Please contact: Manager of Visitor Services, Membership and The Gallery Shop, P: 403-770-1350, E: visitorservices@artgallerycalgary.org

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: David Farstad, Visitor Services Manager, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 601-3 Ave. South Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0H4, 403-327-8770 ext 21 or email: dfarstad@saag.ca

Alberta Jubilee Rotating Art Exhibitions, Edmonton/Calgary Deadline is ongoing These rotating art exhibits by the Friends of the Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society will be featured in the Kaasa Gallery (lower level, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium) or the Alcove Gallery (First Balcony Alcove, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium). These exhibitions are open to the public pre-show, during intermission, during functions and community programs, and by appointment Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm. The audience potential is great - upwards of 250,000 per building per year. Interested artists should be prepared to participate in a minimum of one community engagement presentation per three-month installation. For info email Jennifer at jennifer.alabiso@gov.ab.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. If you would like to be actively involved in your community we can find a place for you! If you are interested, please contact us via email at info@creativecentre.ca or call us at 780-814-6080 and we can discuss the details.

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

Deadline is October 31, annually The Calgary Allied Arts Foundation (CAAF) – a non-profit foundation that encourages development of art and culture in Calgary and assists with the acquisitions of works of art for the City of Calgary. Submissions are juried once a year. Applications submitted before the deadline date of Oct 31st are considered for residencies within the January-December period of the year following. The submission form may be found at http://caafonline.org/documents/ caaf_start_residency.pdf.

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. 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. 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, 10440-108 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

CONFERENCES and WORKSHOPS

Breaking Boundaries, 2013 GAAC Conference, Calgary

The Glass Art Association of Canada (GAAC) presents their 30th Anniversary conference to be held May 22 - 26, 2013 in Calgary, Alberta. Conference Theme: Breaking Boundaries: 30 Smashing Years. This is a call to come celebrate the pioneering spirit that drives us as artists, makers, and innovators. Innovation in our art, process, and thought sustains us as a society and as artists. For more information contact: gaacpresident@gmail.com

off center: Clay Symposium 2013, Calgary

The Calgary Clay Arts Association (CCAA) is proud to announce a clay symposium, May 10 to May 12, 2013, at ACAD. This is the year that the CCAA will be hosting the Alberta Potters Association, and as is traditional for each hosting association and loca-

tion, clay organizations and institutions and businesses become an integral part in defining what the event and conference is going to offer. Check out the new blog - updated weekly with news and information: http://calgaryclayarts.blogspot.com

Contact the CCAA and share your ideas, enthusiasm and time. For more information, contact Monika Smith: smithpr1@telus.net or visit www.calgaryclayarts.org

EDUCATION

ACAD Extended Studies Craft Courses, Calgary

Credit-free Craft Courses in Ceramics, fibre, hot glass and jewellery courses are offered this fall and winter at Alberta College of Art+Design through Extended Studies. Introductory and intermediate levels, in the college facilities, evenings and weekends. View all the courses online at: http://media.acadnet.ca/pdf/ExtendedStudies/extn_calendar_fw_12.pdf Registration is ongoing.

Travel Study for Artists and Art Lovers to Peru

The village of Laraos, Peru is an ancient stone hilltop town with a culture dating to 800BC. It is a half-day journey from Lima, located in the middle of a national park of great beauty. The residents of Laraos have created a unique and welcoming destination by opening their town to artists. Join ACAD Extended Studies for a 14-day escorted trip April 25-May 8, 2013. See the travel details in the Fall+Winter calendar at: http://media.acadnet.ca/ pdf/ExtendedStudies/extn_calendar_fw_12.pdf and join us for a FREE, no-obligation, pre-trip information session. Call Extended Studies at 403 284 7640 to sign-up for an information session.

Medalta International Artist in Residence, Medicine Hat Operating out of the Shaw Centre, the Medalta International Artists in Residence Program is designed to serve artists at all stages of their careers. Students, emerging, and established artists are able to work together in our open, spacious, semi-private studios. Artists come from all over the world and bring different experiences, techniques and ideas to our unique studios in the Historic Clay District. The studios are full of vibrant energy with resident ceramic artists, community education classes, workshops, and kids’ classes all combining to make this a vital working museum, education centre and studio complex. Go to www.medalta.org for info and to download the application form. Deadline for all residencies is April 15th, 2012. Contact Aaron Nelson for more information at: aaron@medalta.org

Wildflower Arts Centre, Calgary

Express yourself though the arts. Dance, paint, draw or try your hand on the potter’s wheel. Wildflower Arts Centre will help you discover your artistic talents. Wildflower Arts Centre offer programs in: clay, glass, fibre, paper, drawing, painting, and mixed media. In addition to registered visual arts programs they also offer dance and drama programs, custom programs for groups, birthday parties for kids, artist residency and school arts programs for students of all ages, and studio memberships for established artists. Location: 3363 Spruce Dr. SW, Calgary, Alberta. Phone: 403-249-3773 E-mail: WFAC@calgary.ca

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 take the classes you’ve always wanted to! Now taking registration for classes in Beginner and Intermediate Stained Glass, Introductory Glass Fusing and Slumping, and Dichroic Glass Pendants. Small class sizes, no extra supplies or tools to buy. Day and evening classes available, all ages. Studio rental time available as well as kiln and sandblaster rental. 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 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, 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 year. 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/Workshops, Edmonton

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

Drop-in Art Classes & Special Workshops, 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.

Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award - $1200 – This annual endowed award celebrates the life of Linda Stanier and honours excellence in ceramics. The Nominee should work and reside in Alberta and be primarily a studio-based, full-time professional ceramic artist.

Award of Honour - $500 – for a volunteer/supporter/teacher/ craftsperson (individual or group) who has made a significant contribution to Alberta’s fine craft culture.

Award of Excellence - $500 – for an established craftsperson who excels in his/her area of craft.

Award of Achievement - $500 – for an emerging craftsperson/ student in recognition of his/her achievement to date and/or potential.

Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Individual Project Grants

Annual Deadlines February 1 & 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.

Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Art Acquisition

Annual Deadline – April 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).

Calgary Arts Development’s Special Projects Grant

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

Edmonton Arts Council

Individual Grants

The Edmonton Arts Council provides a number of individual grants for artists: CIP Travel grants (Annual deadline Feb 1, June 1, and October 1); Project grants for individuals (deadline July 1); Micro-grants – with no set deadline and amounts up to $1,000 the micro grant enables you to respond to opportunities quickly. For details and applications www.grants. edmotnonarts.ca/eac_grants/ Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics and RBC Award for Glass

Annual Deadline - June 30, 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, winners of the RBC Award for Glass receive $7,000 and winners of the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics

receive $10,000. For more information regarding the application visit www.canadianclayandglass.ca

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation

Annual Deadline Jan. 20. The Distinguished Artist Awards program gives up to three awards of $30,000 each in recognition of outstanding achievement in the arts by Albertans or significant contribution to the arts in Alberta

Annual Deadline Feb 15. The Emerging Artist Awards program gives up to ten awards of $10,000 each to support and encourage promising artists early in their careers, who have created a modest body of work, and are recognized, by established artists in the same field of artistic endeavour as having potential to achieve excellence in their discipline. 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.

OPPORTUNITIES

Alberta Potters Association

The APA mission is to provide opportunities to a wide variety of members ranging from enthusiasts, novice and professional ceramic artists and has been serving Alberta ceramic artists since 1968. They host informative workshops, lectures, exhibition opportunities and community gatherings while providing support for regional craft guilds. They produce a quarterly newsletter and share resources for technical information.

Visit: www.albertapottersassocation.com

TREX: In Your Community

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) has supported a provincial travelling exhibition program since 1981. The mandate of the AFA Travelling Exhibition Program is to provide every Alberta with the opportunity to enjoy visual art exhibitions in their community. Each year more than 300,000 Albertans enjoy many exhibitions in communities ranging from High Level in the north to Milk River in the south and virtually everywhere in between.

Sweetened Condensed: Tiny Tales of Wit, Wisdom and Wonder

Illustrations by Elizabeth Burritt

Sweetened Condensed is a series of illustrations and illustrated ceramics by Elizabeth Burritt based on a selection of one-line stories, each by a different writer. The project explores narratives that are restricted in length and convey only the most basic information, thereby leaving space for interpretation and exploration.

My robot’s brownies are tasty but have too many nuts –Greg Aikenhead by Elizabeth Burritt 2012, 48 x 33 cm, ink, gouache, acrylic, digital, Collection of the artist

Memories of the Farm: Paintings by Hazel Litzgus

Now celebrated among leaders of the Canadian folk art genre, Hazel Litzgus has always painted. The youngest of four children who lived on a family farm in Lloydminster, Alberta. Today, she constructs paintings from memory to capture a way of life that is lost to most. Each detailed watercolor begins with a sketch which was inspired by the retelling of a handwritten story.

For more Info contact:

Xanthe Isbister

TREX South East Manager/Curator

Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre

401First St. SE Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8W2 tel. 403-502-8586

email: xanisb@medicinehat.ca

www.trexprogramsoutheast.ca

Please visit the AFA website to view our TREX Map with complete monthly listings:

www.affta.ab.ca

In the Land of Magic Realism: Etchings by Garry Newton

Garry Newton is known for his intricate etchings of exquisite plants, birds and their environments. This exhibition features a body of Newton’s work inspired by the novel, Autumn of the Patriarch, written in 1975 by Gabriel García Márquez.

September

Medalta, The Historic Clay District 713 Medalta Ave, SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1K 3K9 403-529-1070

October Rolling Hills School 302 - 4 Street, Rolling Hills, AB T0J 2S0 402-964-3640

November

Jennie Emery Elementary 1101 – 22 Avenue, Coaldale, AB T1M 1N9 403-345-2403

Taking the Cake to the Fair, (detail) by Hazel Litzgus 2010. Watercolour on Arches aquarelle paper, 38 x 58 cm. Collection of the AFA

September

Lethbridge Public Library 810 - 5th Avenue, South Lethbridge, AB T1J 4C4 403-380-4187

October

Jennie Emery Elementary 1101 – 22 Avenue, Coaldale, AB T1M 1N9 403-345-2403

November

Theresetta Catholic School 5409 – 47 Street, Castor, AB T0C 0X0 403-882-3309

The Year of the Comet, (detail) by Garry Newton 1981. Etching, 14/20, 29 x 44 cm Collection of the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre

September Medicine Hat Public Library 414 - 1 Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0A8 403-502-8533

October

Coaldale Public Library / McCain Gallery

2014 - 18 Street, Coaldale, AB T1M 1N1 403-345-1341

November

Foremost Municipal Library

103 – 1 Avenue, Foremost, AB T0K 0X0 403-867-3855

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL

New in the Shop:

Brilliant Rooster by Susan Thorpe

New Members

Susan Thorpe (Calgary) graduated with a B.A. in Visual Arts from the University of Western Ontario in 1974. She continued her ceramic education with the Waterloo Potters Workshop and in Calgary with the Alberta Potters’ Association. Susan’s sculptures are made of a unique blend of porcelain and stoneware clay and paper fiber. This blend is sculpted into animal forms often with comical, exaggerated gestures. The sculptures are fired in an electric kiln to approximately 2000F to ensure strength and then finished with patinas, acrylics or kiln fired again for additional colour.

Edmonton Potters’ Guild, Edmonton, Clay

Denise Ahlefeldt, Edmonton, Clay

Debra Arnison, Fibre

Amy Li Chuan Chang, Burnaby, Clay

Jasper Coulombe, Grande Prairie, Metal, Fibre, Stone

Aileen Dorosh, Edmonton, Supporter

Dylan Eddy, Calgary, Metal & Fibre

Mackenzie Frere, Calgary, Fibre

Felicia Gogu-Bostan, Edmonton, Hair

Accessories - fabric, beads, crystals

In-Definite Arts Society, Calgary, Organizaiton

Diane Krys, Edmonton, Fibre

Linda McGregor, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery

Rob Nelms, Edmonton, Wood

Damaris Oakley, Nanaimo, Glass

Elizabeth Penttinen, Toronto, Fibre

Whitney Riecken, Calgary, Clay

Jade Scholz, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery

Darlene Storgeoff, Edmonton, Glass

Ritchie Velthuis, Edmonton, Clay

Samantha Williams-Chapelsky, St. Albert, Clay & Paintings

Alana Wilson, Edson, Clay & Fibre

Kristyn Wozniewich, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery & Glass

Jie Yang, Oakville, Glass

Renewing Members

Verna Allison, Delburne, Clay

Jackie Anderson, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery & Sculpture

Mindy Andrews, Calgary, Clay

Anne Anfindsen, Gunn, Supporter

Robert Barclay, Spruce Grove, Clay

Seathra Bell, South Slocan, Fibre

Blaine Blinston, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery

Pat Borecky, Calgary, Fibre

Anne Brodie, Red Deer, Series @ RDC

Andy Brooks, Edmonton, Stone

Dawn Candy, Red Deer, Clay

John Chalke & Barbara Tipton, Calgary, Clay

Linda Chow, Calgary, MetalJewellery & Sculpture

INFLUX Jewellery Gallery, Calgary, Gallery

Louise Cormier, Lethbridge, Clay

Horst Doll, Sherwood Park, Clay

Robin DuPont, Calgary, Clay

Sheila Fendall, Okotoks, Metal

Andreas Friderichsen, Edmonton, Metal

Jennea Frischke, Calgary, Jewellery - Metal, Wood, Plastics

Four Winds Art Glass, Edmonton, Glass

Susan Gottselig, Canmore, Glass

Doug Haslam, Calgary, Wood

George F. Heagle, Edmonton, Wood

Gillian Hillerud, Calgary, Metal

Robert Holland, Sherwood Park, Wood

Marcy Horswill, Cumberland, Fibre

Rae Hunter, Tofield, Mixed

Robert Jakobsen, Nanaimo, Wood

Luc Josh, Edmonton, Wood

Susan Kristoferson, Calgary, Fibre & Paper

Loretta Kyle, Bonnyville, Stone

Dale Lerner, Medicine Hat, Clay

Wendy MacDonald, Edmonton, Supporter

Rita & John McGie, Sherwood Park, Clay

Bob McRae, Calgary, Metal & Wood

John Monteath, Cochrane, Metal

Ezequiel Morales, Calgary, Clay

Anita Nawrocki, Edmonton, Mixed (Postage stamp collage)

Jill Nuckles, Calgary, Fibre, Ceramics, Lamp Working

Parkland Potters Guild, Stony Plain, Clay

Carolyn Patterson, Calgary, Supporter

Melissa Pedersen, Calgary, Metal

Pauline Pelletier, Cap Rouge, Clay

Toula Prins, Gibbons, Clay

Thom Rypien & Glenn Gustafson, Spruce

Grove, Mixed - glass & fibre/leather work

Henry Schlosser, Calgary, Wood

Sharon Simmers, Lethbridge, Metal & Wood

Amy Skrocki, Edmonton, Jewellery - Metal, Leather & Wood

Jim Speers, Edmonton, Clay

Janet Stein, Lake Country, Metal - Jewellery

Virginia Stephen, Edmonton, Fibre & Supporter

City of Lacombe, Lacombe, Organization

Margaret Sundstrom, Calgary, Clay

Mary Swain, Calgary, Clay & Mixed

St. Albert Potters Guild, St. Albert, Clay

Deb Turner, Calgary, Fibre

Robyn Weatherley, Calgary, Glass

Tarra Wedman, Fallis, Clay

Elisabeth Whitlock, Edmonton, Supporter

Kari Woo, Canmore, Metal - Jewellery

Ilonka Wormsbecker, Edmonton, Pressed Flowers

Kari Woo, Canmore, Metal - Jewellery

Recent Openings

Images top row (L-R): Jane Kidd and Tom McFall at the opening of her exhibition Translations: Recent Tapestries

Judy Brown with her work at the opening of Negotiating Traditions on July 14

Some of the participating artists (Charles Lewton-Brain, Jade Scholz, Sarabeth Carant, Breanne Avender, Kristyn Don Woznieqich, Christine Pedersen, Dylan Eddy) with Tom McFall at the opening of Shift on July 14.

Images bottom row (L-R): Leah Nowak-Petrucci with her work at the opening of Figments & Fragments on August 4.

James Lavoie with his work at the opening of Pure Form on August 4.

Return Address:

Alberta Craft Council

10186-106 Street

Edmonton, AB T5J 1H4

5075033