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Craft Artists Honoured with Lieutenant Governor's Awards
On September 21, the 2010 Lieutenant Governor's Arts Awards could turn the Connexus Arts Centre in Regina into a celebration of craft.
Wood turner Michael Hosaluk has been announced as the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
In other categories, the winners will not be announced until September 21st. However, craft artists and organizations are well represented as shortlisted nominees. Shortlisted are:
- Lee Brady – Saskatchewan Artist Award
- Trent Watts – Volunteer Award
- Saskatchewan Woodworkers Guild – Leadership Award
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Saskatoon Photographer and SCC Lifetime Honourary Member, Courtney Milne passes away on Aug 29, 2010
Courtney achieved international recognition for his books and photographs that captured both the intimate beauty and overwhelming majesty of nature.
Family and friends will be organizing a Joyful Celebration of Courtney's life – likely during the first weekend in October. Details will be posted here when known. His family suggests that, instead of flowers as a memorial, donations be made in Courtney's name to either the Meewasin Vally Authority or SaskAbilities.
One of Courtney's projects over the past few years has been the Pool of Possibilities calendar. Each day brought a new picture of a pond near his home, along with an observation on life and its meaning. He had made August 29th at a Day of Appreciation. Here's Courtney's thought and picture for this, the last day of his life:
Appreciation by Courtney Milne
One of the things I appreciate most about the pool is its ability to reflect the sky. By paying attention to the nuances of movement, form, and tone portrayed in the water, I have come to see aspects of the grand roof over my head that otherwise I would have missed. Like the pool, the sky is always in flux. Indeed it is one of the main contributors to the pool's mercurial nature.
If my day is clouding up, I might appreciate the clouds in the water. If it is raining, I admire the water in the clouds. If my day doesn't unfold as I expected, I am thankful for the pageantry and ask "What gifts of learning are there for me here?"
Observe how the day brightens around you when you share with others what you appreciate about them, with no strings attached, and what you appreciate about yourself, without qualifying your statement. Suddenly there is blue sky where moments ago you could see only fault and find only fuel for blame.
High Fibre Content
Hello Fibre artists! This your last chance to get involved with the public fibre art project, High Fibre Content. High Fibre Content is taking place on 13th Avenue in The Cathedral Neighbourhood in Regina, September 18th - 25th. The work will be displayed on and around public spaces, including light posts and (participating) store fronts.
If you would like to be involved email Amanda Bosiak, or visit the project blog at highfibrecontent.wordpress.com.
Prairie Excellence: The Today and Tomorrow of Prairie Craft
Work by 12 Saskatchewan Fine Craft artists was selected for the prestigious exhibition Prairie Excellence: The Today and Tomorrow of Prairie Craft.
The 35 piece exhibition features the work of craft artists from Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta. It will be touring nationally and internationally for 3 years as a showcase for Craft from the Canadian prairies. Full story and images...
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