SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL News

Vol 1 No 23 - Friday, November 16, 2007

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Anna Hergert, Moose Jaw
Susan Wittrup, Saskatoon

NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
Which way for Waterfront?
The comparison between the success of Bazzart in Regina and Waterfront in Saskatoon has always been, well, frustrating.  Last summer, we attempted something new in conjunction with the Mendel and the Saskatchewan Environmental Society. Waterfront was rebranded as Living Artfully on the Waterfront, and expanded to include stage entertainment and environmental information. The weather was bad, making a proper evaluation of the results impossible. However, we can say that sales for exhibitors did not go up.  From a promotional point of view, the advantages of the larger event were offset by the resulting loss of focus in presenting the event.

For 2008, we are planning more fundamental changes. These changes will be:

• Returning the event to a Craft sale focus – back to the basics.
• Changing the date to June.
• Relocating the event from the Mendel to River Landing to obtain higher visibility and traffic.

Saturdays in June are the 7th, the 14th, the 21st, and the 28th. Of these, the 21st is ruled out because of the conflict with Bazzart.  

The 7th: Advantages – two weeks separation from Bazzart – will be in advance of most June weddings. Disadvantage – there is a significant increase in the weather risk. The average temperature is 3 degrees colder than a week later. More seriously, three of the last ten June 7ths have had an average temperature of less than 10 degrees and it rained on four of them. A week later – only 1 in 10 was below 10 degrees and it rained twice.

The 14th: Advantage – reduced weather risk.

The 28th: Advantage – reduced weather risk, concurrent with the Jazz Festival (cross-promotion possible, more people downtown). Disadvantage – miss most June weddings, runs into July 1 long weekend.

Another option is to abandon Saturday, and go from 1 to 9pm on Wednesday, June 25th. This would put us in the middle of the Jazz Festival with its promotional opportunities and traffic, but... .

We’ll need to come to a conclusion soon. If you’ve got any thoughts, suggestions or opinions, please call Chris at 653.3616 ext. 24 or Mark at 653.3616 ext. 27.

SCC Fine Craft Auction: Saskatoon & Regina
The artist-friendly fundraising Fine Craft Auction-Saskatoon (co-partnered with St. Paul's Hospital Healing Arts Program) is scheduled for Feb 7, 2008. It will be held in Saskatoon at the Sheraton Cavalier, 617 Spadina Crescent, Saskatoon. The deadline for submissions is 5pm, Jan 4, 2008.

The Fine Craft Auction-Regina is scheduled for Feb 21, 2008. It will be held at the Delta Hotel Regina.
The deadline for submissions is 5pm, Jan 4, 2008.

Keep a look out for a FCA Call for Entry to be emailed separately the beginning of next week.

SCC NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES - You can view past editions of the SCC Newsletters from a link under the "Resources" tab on the top navigation area of the SCC Website, or click on this link: www.saskcraftcouncil.org/resources_newsletters.php

EXPO 2008
One last chance! Some of you may not have seen the previous "call for interest." Expo will be in Saskatoon on Thursday, April 17, 2008. If you would like to be considered for participation this year, please contact Les or Judy at (653.3616 ext. 25) Chris (ext. 24) or Mark (ext. 27) by Friday, Nov. 23. Email: Exhibition & Education Coordinators

SCC GALLERY
OPEN HOUSE - SCC Curatorial Committee and Exhibitions Coordinators want to know what you think of our exhibitions, the ideas you have for SCC shows and other input you might like to offer. You’re invited to an Open House on Wednesday, December 12 at 2:30 pm to talk about the SCC exhibitions program. Join us on the Third Floor for coffee, chocolate, and a chat. If you can’t make it and still want to have a say, call Les or Judy at (1.866.653.3616 ext. 25) or email us at scc.exhibitions@sasktel.net

Dimensions 2007 Opening Reception at the SCC Gallery
Friday, December 14, 7 - 9 pm
Celebrate Saskatchewan's Finest Craft and the Holiday Season with the Saskatchewan Craft Council. Come and enjoy the company of people who appreciate the finer things in life.

EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
FINE CRAFT GUIDE
We want you to know that we have taken steps to increase traffic to the Fine Craft Guide. We have scheduled a free information session for SCC members on Thursday, Dec 6 at 6pm over at Beagle Productions, 104 - 733 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon. It is a terrific opportunity to have your work available for others to view. Come to our info night and see exactly how easy it is to manage. Don't forget, Gale is there to assist you. Contact: scc.editor@sasktel.net or call 653.3616 ext. 23 if you have questions or would like to attend. The session will be under 45 minutes.

PHILANTHROPY AWARD TO DON HEFNER
On National Philanthropy Day, November 15, 2007, the Saskatoon Chapter of the Association Fundraising Professionals honored Don as one of seven receiving awards for supporting the nominating organization and community through their resources and efforts. Saskatoon Friendship Inn nominated Don for support from proceeds of his sculptural enterprise for over more than five years. In this same way, Don supports a number of other charitable organizations.

"Continuum"
Gale Hagblom Alaie & Friends: Trent Watts, Courtney Milne, Puck Janes & Kaija Sanelma Harris
November 26 - 30, 2007
Reception: Friday, November 30, 7 - 10 pm
Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, Room 191, Murray Building, University of Saskatchewan
See what Gale was up to for the year she spent away from the SCC at Nova Scotia College of Art & Design. See invitation

Artisans' Craft Market
Where: TCU Place, 35 - 22nd Street East, Saskatoon
Nov 23, 2 - 9pm; Nov 24, 10am - 8pm; Nov 25, 10am - 5pm
For information: June Jacobs, 376.2221

Sundog Arts & Entertainment Faire
Where: Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon
Nov 30, Dec 1 & 2, 2007
For information: Diane Boyko, 384.7364

FOR SALE
Test kiln for sale.  8 x 8 x 4 1/2", 120 v., cone 10, infinite switch.  $120. Ph. 955.4775 or email: puck@sasktel.net.

Handwoven carpet, 100% wool, chinese style, 9 x 12', sage green with pattern around the centre and circumference. It's in great condition. Asking $475 or bo. Ph. 653.3616 ext. 23 or 373.7177 or email: ghagblom@hotmail.com.

SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL
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Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B5
306.653.3616
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