SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL e-News
Vol. 1 No. 22 - Friday, Nov 2, 2007 |
It has arrived! Wintergreen, not Winter... Bigger Than Ever, More Fun Than Ever
The Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Drive in Regina, will be the site of a bigger and more exciting Wintergreen Fine Craft Market. There will be a dozen new exhibitors offering exciting new products at Wintergreen this year. In addition, many of our established craftspeople have new products that need to be seen.
Market Dates: Friday, Nov 2, 1 - 9pm; Saturday, Nov 3, 10am - 6pm; Sunday, Nov 4, 10am - 5pm
Adults - $5, Seniors - $2, Children under 12 are Free
They are off!
Remember the scene from Rocky – Sylvestre Stallone dancing triumphantly at the top of the steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Now imagine Melvyn Malkin, Megan C. Broner, Rod and Denyse Simair doing the victory dance right in that same spot. From November 8 to 11, they will be in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. This is one of the three largest and most prestigious Fine Craft shows in the United States. (To give you an idea of the event – “preview tickets” that give a few hours advance viewing sell for $1,500 a piece)
The Philadelphia Show is one of the primary shows for collectors and gallery owners in the United States. This creates an opportunity for you. While there, Melvyn, Megan, Rod and Denyse will be distributing a catalogue and other promotional material that is intended to drive traffic to the Fine Craft Guide. If you act quickly, it’s not too late to get some benefit from their generosity. Call Gale at 653.3616 ext. 23 or email: scc.editor@sasktel.net to get onto the Guide. And, for those of you who are already there, make sure your site is presenting as you want it. Important eyes may be looking at you soon. Check out details of the event at http://pmacraftshow.org/
Dimensions
A reminder that the 2008 Dimensions will have the theme of "Growth". All entries will be juried on the twin criteria of excellence and on the treatment of this theme. The application material will be sent out in the New Year, but it is not too early to begin thinking about your Dimensions: Growth entry. For more information, see http://www.saskcraftcouncil.org/activities.php
EXPO 2008
Expo will be in Saskatoon in April. If you would like to be considered for participation this year, please let Les or Judy know by Nov 13. Contact: Exhibitions & Education Coordinators
Korea Calling
The Cheongju International Craft Biennale, South Korea, is a series of exhibitions, competitions, fairs and symposiums of national and international craft works throughout the month of October. With the participation of nearly 3,000 artists from 60 different countries, the event carries great significance and promotes knowledge of the "Jikji", the oldest metal printing panel (which predates the Gutenberg version by 78 years). Craft is celebrated and honoured in an astonishing number of events throughout the span of the Biennale. The event draws over 500,000 visitors from around the world.
Canada has been asked to be the Guest country for the 2009 show. They are looking for marketers, exhibitions, demonstrations, academic exchanges and more. Of particular interest to the Koreans is the contrast between the individualized practice and innovation of Canadians and the traditional, inter-generational practice more typical of Asia.
The Canadian Craft Federation will be taking the lead in organizing Canada's participation. Planning is just now getting underway - so if you've got any ideas on what might be included, call Mark at 653.3616 ext. 27, and think big. A delegation from the Canada just returned from a fact-finding visit to the 2007 show. They report that this event is unlike anything in North America in terms of its size, impact, level of organization, budget, and capacity. As a reference point - the physical area being made available to Canada as guest country is a larger square footage than that taken up by Wintergreen. In terms of the impact of the event on the city of Cheongju - Tom McFall of the Alberta Craft Council reports that "it's like the Calgary Stampede going on in Calgary - except it makes the Stampede seem chintzy and poorly organized."
To see more about the Biennale visit: http://cheongjubiennale.or.kr
FINE CRAFT GUIDE
The Fine Craft Guide (FCG) is one of the jewels of the SCC website and we want you to know that we have taken steps to increase traffic to this listing. Registration is simple and our Communication's staff is available to help you. Please contact Gale at scc.editor@sasktel.net or call 653.3616 ext. 23 with any inquiries you might have.
FINE CRAFT AUCTION
The Fine Craft Auction that we held in Saskatoon last February was so promising that we are doing it again. Twice. This February, we will be holding a Fine Craft Auction both in Regina and Saskatoon. Details will follow, but it is not to early to start thinking about which piece or pieces you might want to submit. Remember, this is an artist friendly auction – reserve bids will be established (by you) and you will receive 50% of the sales price from the piece.
SCC Gallery Exhibitions
CURRENT EXHIBITION
“60 Years of MAGC and The Year of Craft” Oct 26 to Dec 9
To commemorate 60 years of the Metal Arts Guild and to celebrate The Year of Craft, the Metal Arts Guild presents a juried travelling exhibition. The show expresses “a clear and focused illustration of contemporary Canadian Metal work in our time.” Regina artist, Melody Armstrong, represents Saskatchewan with “Amasia” from her Erosion Series.
DIMENSIONS 2007 - Dec 14, 2007 - Feb 3, 2008; Opening Reception: Dec 14, 7pm; 813 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon. Jurors Karen Schoonover and Paul Sasso, "were delighted with the range and quality of the entries... we were happy
to see a lot of innovation from the traditional techniques of craft."
Opportunities & News
Are you interested in a small resort market?
The operator of the Land of the Loon resort at Anglin Lake (just south of the Prince Albert National Park (PANP) has raised with us the idea of a small Craft market at the resort in late August. The market would be aimed at reaching cottagers, tourists, and other visitors to the PANP/Emma/Anglin/Christopher Lake area. This idea is very unformed as yet, but we are interested in learning whether there is any interest (conceptually, at least) in participating in a small, cheap, low key resort area market at the end of the summer. Please give Mark a call at 653.3616 ext. 27 or e-mail scc.director@sasktel.net if this is of potential interest to you.
Spring Show and Sale
The Saskatoon Potters' Guild's annual Spring Show and Sale will be held Saturday, Nov 24th from 9am to 9pm and Sunday, Nov 25th, 10am to 5pm at the Third Floor Loft, Albert Community Centre, on the corner of Clarence Ave S. and 11th Street in Saskatoon.
There will be pottery demonstrations, a door prize and a wide variety of pottery for sale. Free parking and free admission. Wheelchair accessible. Visa, Mastercard, Interac, cash and cheques accepted.
For info call 343.6566 or check out our website at www.saskatoonpottersguild.com
CALL FOR VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DEADLINE NOVEMBER 23, 2007
Common Weal Community Arts Inc. links artists and communities to animate long term and positive social change. We facilitate the production of participatory arts projects, based on creating partnerships between communities and artists, through a philosophy of inclusion and cooperation, and in order to create opportunities and choices for individuals and communities.
Common Weal is currently seeking individuals interested in applying to our Board of Directors. We are a non-profit community arts organization with a provincial mandate that is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and Northern Advisory Committee. Common Weal consists of North (Prince Albert) and South (Regina) offices and operates with a small core staff. The Board meets several times a year, most often in and around Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert. As Common Weal and the Board evolves, we call on the communities we serve to offer up those hard working individuals willing to volunteer their time on the Board of Directors for Common Weal.
We are seeking those who care in what Common Weal does and who are able to come forward and volunteer their time, skill and perspectives on a consistent basis. Common Weal has diverse needs and we are actively seeking critical thinkers who are aligned with Common Weal's vision and mandate with skills particular to financial management as well as familiarity of non-profits and community engaged arts. Applicants must be available for the Common Weal Annual General Meeting on December 9th when successful candidates will commence orientation and meet with Board and Staff. To apply, please forward a statement of interest and relevant experience or resume to: Elwood Jimmy, Executive Director, Common Weal Community Arts, 2431 8th Ave., Regina, SK S4R 5J7
Exhibition
"Byopia" Panorama Photos by David G. Miller & Book Art by Cathryn Miller showing at the Arts on Atlantic Gallery. Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov 10th, 1 - 5pm. Gallery location: 1331 - 9 Ave S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0T2 p/403.264.6627 • e/ info@artsonatlantic.com or check out the website www.artsonatlantic.com
Temporary Sculpture Placement Program
The last adjudication committee selected four of Leslie Potter's sculptures. Two will be placed next spring 2008 and two this fall on Ave B & 20th Street and Ave C & 20th Street.
CONGRATULATIONS Addendum
At the Saskatchewan Wildlife Art Association competition "Reflections of Nature" Jamie Russell won best in show in the open class for his "One Monkey table" and second best in show with the "Bottom Feeding Slug Sucker."
Election 2007 & the Arts
Saskatchewan Arts Alliance interviewed the Liberal, NDP and Saskatchewan parties about their plans for the arts sector if elected.
While all parties agreed that artists invaluably contribute to the quality of life, attract new residents and businesses to the province and are interested in working cooperatively with artists and arts organizations, they had differing ideas on what they would do if elected. For more details, read the interviews which can be accessed at www.artsalliance.sk.ca.
Ottawa, October 26, 2007 Media Release – The Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is proud to introduce four new panelists who will enrich the discussions during the Symposium on the Role of Arts and Culture in Canadian Public Diplomacy, being held on Nov 22, 2007 at Université du Québec à Montréal, Sherbrooke Pavilion, which is located at 200 Sherbrooke Street West.
The Symposium will begin with a panel on the role of arts and culture in Canadian public diplomacy with Bill Graham, former Foreign Affairs Minister, Marcel Masse, former Communications Minister and Judith Marcuse, dancer and choreographer and producer from Vancouver. This discussion will initiate a dialogue between the diplomatic, the political and the artistic perspectives on this issue and will provide a basis for the ensuing round tables.
The second panel of the day will be enriched by the presence of Diane Wilhelmy, former Québec high official in the diplomacy sector. This round table will explore several public diplomacy models and will gather experts from Canada, the United Kingdom and Japan. To complete this portrait of public diplomacy, it is important to add a voice from Québec that has always been very active in this field.
For more details please refer to the Symposium’s Website at: http://ccarts.ca/en/events/SYMPOSIUM2007EN.htm
The Metal Arts Guild of Canada - Deadline: Nov 30. The Guild, in partnership with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, invites members to submit up to two pieces for consideration in a juried exhibition surrounding the theme of WAIT/WEIGHT. The exhibition will be shown in the International Wing of Toronto’s Pearson Airport. This call is open to members of the Guild only, but artists may become members at the time of their submission. For more information and to fill out the online application, visit the Metal Arts Guild of Canada website here: www.metalarts.on.ca/callforentry.htm
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