| SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL NEWS Vol. 1 No. 8 Friday, April 13, 2007 |
ALERT READER OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Celine Schmidt, the winner of this week's "Alert Reader of the Week" award. Each edition of the Saskatchewan Craft Council News will contain one strategically placed typo - see if you can spot this week's. If you see what you consider to be a typo, send it to Colin Wallace, Publications Coordinator. Last edition's typo was, "...We are very greatful to the jurors who took the time to share their experience..." NEWS OF THE WEEK Artist's Talk: As a supplement to their current SCC Gallery exhibition, "Clay Inside and Out," Ken Wilkinson and Judy Tryon will present an Artist's Talk on Sunday, April 15, at 2:00 pm. Everyone is invited to discover the "story" behind the architectural ceramics, learn more about the processes used, and enjoy a question and answer time. SCC ANNUAL Meeting: Sunday, May 27th from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Craik Eco-Centre (the real half-way point between Saskatoon and Regina). A delicious lunch will be provided. The morning sessions will feature FREE workships on:
Anita Rocamora Workshop: Anita Rocamora will be teaching a Handbuilding, Design and Surface Treatment Workshop on Sat, June 9, from 9 am to 5 pm and Sun, June 10, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery. The cost is $55/$45 for gallery members or members of the Moose Jaw Pottery Club. To register, call Flo at 306.693.4970 or email: pequin@siast.sk.ca or florence@sasktel.net. Travel Grants: Canada Council for the Arts: Travel Grants are available to professional artists in visual arts including artists in photography, fine craft and architecture, and independent critics and curators. June 1 and October 1, 2007 are the next deadlines for travel grants for professional artists. Two categories of support are provided under this program: Presentation Travel and Travel to Artists' Residencies. For application form and description of the program and more information about other grant opportunities, go to www.canadacouncil.ca. Potters Guild Workshop: The Saskatoon Potters Guild Spring 2007 workshop featuring Cone 6 Oxidation Surface Decoration with Paula Cooley and Charley Farrero. The public reception and slide show is Friday, April 13 and the workshop is Saturday, April 14. The Saskatoon Potters Guild Annual Spring Sale and Exhibition: Sat, May 5 - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm & Sun, May 6 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Location: Third Floor Loft, Albert Community Centre, Clarence Ave and 11th St. E., Saskatoon. For more information, ph: 306.343.6566, or visit the Saskatoon Potters Guild website. Art InCLINEd: Art InCLINEd is a quirky combination of artistic exploration, discussion and play. Host and mixed media artist Heather Cline takes viewers on a visual and material discovery of art - profiling artists in their studio at work, then in her own studio environment for a unique creative encounter. Themes revolve around practice, place and the history of various forms of Art - from authors and guitar makers, to blacksmiths, painters and singer-songwriters. Each episode creates an understanding of the artists' practice and process, in turn creating an understanding that links these practices to our daily experiences and surroundings. These personal stories provide insight into how art and art production is tied to and inspired by everyday life.
MEMBER SUCCESS NEWS If you have news to pass on to the SCC, email our publications coordinator, Colin Wallace, at scc.editor@shaw.ca. A) Cathryn Miller (Byopia Press), currently has her work exhibited at the following galleries:
B) Patricia Shiplett wishes to welcome everyone after work on Friday, May 11 for good wine and great food at Rouge Gallery from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, and to view her new works of sculpture in the solo show titled " Modernism". This reception is sponsored by Richard Matchett of Heagy Bailey Altrogge Matchett and Nicholas Stooshinoff of Stooshinoff Law Office. Rouge Gallery is located at 208 - 3rd Avenue South. See you there! C) Megan Hazel was a shortlisted finalist for the Lieutenant Governor's Award 30 Below category for emerging artists under the age of 30. The awards ceremony was Wednesday, March 28 in Saskatoon. D) Jamie Russell will be exhibiting his latest works "Wood in 3 Dimensions," at Rouge Gallery, 5208 - 3rd Ave., Saskatoon, from April 23 to May 5. An Artist reception will be held on Saturday, April 28, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Board openings at the SCC: This is your opportunity to have a direct say in the future of the Saskatchewan Craft Council. Board positions will be filled at the May 27, Annual Meeting in Craik. If you are interested in being on the Board, or want more information, call Ken Wilkinson at 306.244.2973. 2007 Annual Report: The 2007 SCC Annual Report will be mailed soon. In order to make the Report as appealing as possible, it will have a full colour cover, and in order to cover the extra printing cost for full colour, we are making the back page available for advertising. The fee for this ad space is $200.00 - if you would like to purchase this ad space, please email Chris Jones. Craft in America: For those with access to cable TV, you might be interested in woching "Craft in America," a landmark, three-part, high definition PBS Series AIRING WEDNESDAY, MAY 30th 2007 at 8, 9 and 10 pm. Click here for more details... By Hand Craft Wholesale Market: The application for the By Hand Shows 2007-2008 is now available on the By Hand website.
Have a productive and profitable week! SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL
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