SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL e-News
Vol 1 No 24 - Friday, November 30, 2007
SCC NEWS
STUDIO PARTY, DEMO & SALE
Saturday, Dec 8, 7 - 10pm
Party Time: The Second of the SCC’s Studio Parties will be held at Agar’s Corners on Saturday, Dec 8 from 7 to 10 pm. The Party is being hosted by Ken Wilkinson, Judy Tryon, Sharon Esler & Paula Cooley. Come for some good wine, great food, better company, and unique entertainment including “Moonlight Raku”. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the SCC (653.3616 ext. 0) until Dec 4. It’s a pot party that is 100% legal, and that people would kiln to attend. Remember – this gang can throw great parties as well as great pots. One last thing – Agar’s Corners is located less than 10 minutes East of Saskatoon at the intersection of Floral Road and Highway 16.
See details.
WATERFRONT 2008 - NEW DATE, NEW LOCATION
The City of Saskatoon’s River Landing development is where we hope to present Waterfront 2008. We have a tentative booking with the City (which should be finalized in January) for Spadina Crescent East from the Victoria Bridge to 2nd Avenue. The River Landing project on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River has created a beautiful site that connects the riverbank to south downtown.
We are also changing the date for Waterfront from August to Saturday, June 14 (a week before Bazaart) so that the market fits in better with buying opportunities such as wedding and graduation gifts. If all goes as planned, Waterfront 2008 will present an excellent new marketing opportunity for SCC members. More information will be available early in January. Contact Chris Jones for information at 653.3616 ext. 24 or scc.memberservices@sasktel.net
SCC GALLERY
The Board of the Saskatchewan Craft Council (SCC) will present Kaija Sanelma Harris with a Lifetime Honourary Membership in the SCC. She is the fifth person in our thirty-two year history to be recognized in this manner. The presentation will occur during the opening reception for the exhibition of “Dimensions 2007” in the SCC Gallery.
Please come and enjoy some refreshments while looking at the best of Saskatchewan’s Fine Craft in 2007. Lee Kozak will be playing his guitar during the evening. Wendy Weseen and Shelley Kaszefski will be opening a weekend exhibition of their work in our Upstairs Gallery. We look forward to seeing you.
• Dimensions 2007 Opening Reception - Friday, Dec 14, 7 to 9pm
• Presentation of SCC Honourary Membership to Kaija Sanelma Harris - Friday, Dec 14, 8pm
• Music by Lee Kozak
• Language of the Earth, exhibition by Shelley Kaszefski & Wendy Weseen.
SCC Upstairs Gallery – Dec 14, 15, 16 See Invitation
Current Exhibition
"60 Years of MAGC & The Year of Craft" Oct 26 - Dec 9, 2007
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.
Farewell to Shirley Enslin
The SCC bids farewell and best wishes to Shirley Enslin who has resigned the Gallery Assistant position at the SCC. Thank you Shirley for your contributions to the SCC Gallery. Enjoy your new life living and working in Colonsay; we hope you get to make lots of pots. (See Job Posting below)
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.
Employment Opportunity
Gallery Assistant Job Sharing Position Available at the Saskatchewan Craft Council
The SCC is seeking a part time Gallery Assistant beginning Jan 5, 2008 (start date is negotiable). The position involves 4 hours each Saturday and Sunday plus most statutory holidays that the SCC Gallery is open. Generally, you would work every other weekend, coordinating with the Gallery Assistant job sharing partner, Lindsay Embree.
Job Description: full description available upon request
- Supervise SCC Gallery on weekends and assist/educate Gallery visitors with exhibition information and interpretation
- Provide assistance to Gallery Coordinators and administration staff
- Maintain Resource Centre and slide/CD library
- Assist with exhibition installation and removal, documentation, and packing
- Salary is based on the SGEU Collective Bargaining Agreement
Qualifications and Experience:
Required: Extensive working knowledge of the craft community; excellent interpersonal skills; good computer skills
Preferred: 1-2 years gallery experience; BFA or craft certification
Asset: Previous clerical experience, and photography and library skills
The application deadline is 3pm, Dec 12, 2007.
For more information, please call Leslie Potter or Judy Haraldson at 653.3616 ext. 25 or email scc.exhibitions@sasktel.net Please submit your resume to: 813 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon SK S7N 1B5 or fax 306.244.2711
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
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. See Application Form
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
EXHIBITIONS, NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
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. The FCG is a terrific opportunity to have your work available for others to view. Come to our info-night (even if you have been before and need a refresher) 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 take under 45 minutes.
"Continuum"
Gale Hagblom Alaie
Reception: Friday, Nov 30, 7 - 10 pm
Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, Room 191, Murray Building, U of S
See invitation
"Language of the Earth"
Shelley Kaszefski and Wendy Weseen
SCC Upstair's Gallery, Opening reception: Friday, Dec 14, 7 - 9pm
Saturday and Sunday, Dec 15 & 16, 1 - 5pm, See Invitation
Wanuskewin Heritage Park 1st Annual Christmas Arts, Crafts & Bake Sale
Saturday, Dec 15, 2007, 10am - 5pm. Please call 931.6767 ext. 230 to register. Proceeds from the $20 table rental will go to the White Buffalo Youth Lodge Christmas Children's Party.
Charley Farrero was in China with nine other Canadian ceramic artists who traveled to Xi’an, China, to participate in the Sino-Canada Ceramic Art Exchange Program, a one-month artist’s residency at the Fuping Pottery Village. For the month of October they were charged with creating work for the new Canadian Ceramic Museum, which is being built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Charley realized that we do not know what is happening in ceramics in the other parts of Canada. We do not have a national ceramic magazine nor do we have a national ceramic association. Charley has created a new web site (www.ceramcanada.ca) for information about Canadian ceramic activities. The site includes exhibition info, education activities (workshops, symposia and all), ceramic associations activities, links and more. Activities will be posted until the end of the activity.
Please send all information to info@ceramcanada.ca. Images and text will be edited as needed. (no large images files and no critical reviews of exhibitions).
SimAIR Christmas 2007
Saturday, Dec 8, 12am – 6pm & Sunday, Dec 9, 12am – 6pm. We would like to thank you for all the support and encouragement you have given us, it is sincerely appreciated.
We look forward to seeing you soon and wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas!
Your friends, Rod & Denyse
SimAIR’s Gallery, 366 Cedar Ave (5 km NW of Prince Albert off Hwy #3 West)
See map at <http://www.simair.ca/> or phone 306.763.6314
Sundog Arts & Entertainment Faire
Where: Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon
Nov 30, Dec 1 & 2, 2007
For information: Diane Boyko, 384.7364
The Hand Wave Gallery www.handwave.ca
"Footloose and Fancy Free" Nov 9 - Dec 21, 2007
Jody Greenman-Barber - ceramic
Colony Co-ordinator Wanted
The SWG Writers/Artists Colony Committee is inviting applications for a one-year term contract as Colony Co-ordinator beginning on January 1, 2007. The Co-ordinator carries out administrative functions and operational activities to ensure the effective operation of the Writers/Artists Colony Program of the Saskatchewan Writers Guild.
For a complete job description, contact Susan Hogarth at the SWG office (791.1142) or Mari-Lou Rowley, Chair of the Colony Committee 306.653.5732. For more information on the Colonies, please visit www.skwriter.com/colonies.html <http://www.skwriter.com/>
This contract will pay $7,500 for the one-year term.
Applications must include a covering letter, resumé, and names of three references with phone numbers. Mail applications to SWG Writers/Artists Colony Committee, Box 3986, Regina, SK S4P 3R9 or deliver to 2314 11th Avenue, Suite 205, Regina, SK S4P 0K1. Applications may also be e-mailed to ed.swg@sasktel.net. Application deadline is 4pm Monday, Dec 10.
FOR SALE
Handwoven carpet, 100% wool, chinese style, 9 x 12', sage green with pattern around the centre and circumference. Great condition. Asking $475 or bo. Ph. 653.3616 ext. 23 or 373.7177 or email: ghagblom@hotmail.com.
SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL
813 Broadway Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B5
306.653.3616 • f/244.2711
Donna Potter - Reception
Mark Stobbe - Executive Director
www.saskcraftcouncil.org
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