e-News
Vol 3 No 05, December 19, 2008
Happy Holidays from the Board and Staff
Warm welcome to new and returning members.
Lenneke Verweij (mixed media) - Saskatoon
Mel Genge (wood) - Saskatoon
Please note: the SCC Gallery will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
The SCC Office will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Feed Your Creative Nature: The Stephen Hogbin Workshop on building creativity (February 12 and 13) is filling up fast. Register now to avoid disappointment. Call Donna at 653.3616 ext. 0 or saskcraftcouncil@sasktel.net to register. $150 for members, $200 for the public.
SCC CALL FOR ENTRY
“Flatland Fibre – Off the Wall” will be a SCC Gallery exhibition showcasing three-dimensional fibre works by Saskatchewan fibre artists. We want to show off our fabulous fibre arts during Quilt Saskatchewan 2009 when the Saskatoon Quilters Guild hosts a national quilting conference – The Canadian Quilters’ Association Alternate Year Event, May 27 – 30, 2009. Let’s see 3-dimensional fibre works in all sorts of techniques - quilts, wall hangings, clothing, sculpture, felting, knitting, weaving, and so on. The sky’s the limit.
SCC Exhibitions & Education Coordinators will curate the exhibition from submitted entries. Leslie Potter has a Master's degree in Fine Art and is a sculptor and teacher for U of S Certificate of Art and Design; Judy Haraldson is an award winning weaver with a Diploma in Applied Arts – Weaving from SIAST Woodland. Both have extensive experience with many craft mediums and Fine Craft exhibitions.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Wed, Feb 4th , 2009, 5pm – Deadline for submission of intent to enter
- Wed, Mar 4th , 2009, 5pm – Deadline for entries to be delivered to the SCC
- Exhibition at the SCC Gallery – May 1 to 31, 2009
Leslie Potter & Judy Haraldson, Exhibitions & Education Coordinators
306.653.3616 ext. 25 •scc.exhibitions@sasktel.net • www.saskcraftcouncil.org
Entry forms are available at the SCC office or on the SCC website www.saskcraftcouncil.org/resources_applications.php
Deadline Reminders: We’ve been rolling out a lot of exciting new opportunities in the last few weeks, so there are a lot of deadlines for participation coming up. If you are interested in:
Erotic Craft Show and Sale - Deadline for entry is Wednesday, January 21.
Gardenscape Sale Opportunity - Deadline for expression of interest Wednesday, January 21
Land of the Loon Show and Sale - Deadline for entry is Wednesday, February 18
New Market Update: The names of the new market in Moose Jaw, May 9 & 10, is the SpringCraft Fine Craft Market. The Lloydminster market September 12 & 13, will be the Harvest Moon Fine Craft Market. Rodney and Hazel Peterson win fame for coming up with the name of Harvest Moon for Lloydminster. For fortune, he will have to wait till September when he has a great sale. Also, special thanks to Val and Richard for sharing their gallery's name.
Wintergreen Publicity: Next year, Wintergreen will be on the same weekend as Our Best to You. In an earlier e-news, we’d raised the possibility of doing joint promotion between the two sales. Since then, we’ve heard from several members saying that this is a bad idea.
The arguments for a joint promotion are:
- Joining forces would allow us to maximize our media buy, and
- We could target people who just attend Our Best to You to convince them to see Wintergreen as well.
The arguments against a joint promotion are:
- It would create confusion amongst patrons.
- Wintergreen is seen as the quality sale in Regina – associating with Our Best to You would hurt this valuable perception.
What do you think? Let Chris - scc.memberservices@sasktel.net • 653.3616 ext. 24 or Mark - scc.director@sasktel.net • 653.3616 ext. 27
Broadway Craft Gallery: The SCC has reached an agreement with the Broadway Business Improvement District to create the “Broadway Craft Gallery” from April 14 to 18. This will involve having a small craft show and sale in each business in the Broadway district. Where possible, the Craft will be tied to the nature of the business (e.g. vases in the flower stores, piggy banks in the banks). Work will be for sale with a 40% commission being charged. Details will be sent out shortly, but in the meantime, start thinking about creative fits for your work with different types of stores.
SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
DIMENSIONS - GROWTH
SCC's open, juried, touring exhibition of Saskatchewan Fine Craft with a theme of "growth." Dimensions is our premier exhibition of Saskatchewan Fine Craft and is a great opportunity to share our talent with family and friends during the holidays. And while you are in, enter our “name the piece” contest. It’s fun, challenging, and features great prizes.
Nov 28, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009
ELEMENTAL CONNECTIONS: AN EXHIBITION OF SUSTAINABLE CRAFT
“Elemental Connections” addresses sustainability through material, process, and honouring the earth and the environment. Coming from the hands of artists from across Canada, you will find water, seashore, mountains, forest, prairie, farm, town, home and person. Presented by the Ontario Crafts Council; curated by Arlene Gehring.
Jan 9 – Feb 22, 2009
Reception: Friday, Jan 9, 7 – 9 pm
“PLAYING WITH DIMENSIONS” ANNOUNCEMENTS
Let’s see what you can do with “playing”, “playing with…”, “dimensions”, “playing with dimensions”, “playing with Dimensions”. Play around with ideas and stuff. Create and make things. Have fun, make fun. Send us your best in April 2009.
Jurors
Mel Bolen, ceramic artist and 2007 Premier’s Prize winner, and Chantal Gilbert, metal artist and 2008 Saidye Bronfman Award winner.
Important Dates
March 4, 2009 – Notify the SCC of your intention to enter.
April 9, 2009 – Deadline for receipt of shipped entries.
April 14, 2009 – Delivery of works. Details sent after receipt of intention to enter.
Dimensions is our annual, juried craft exhibition open to all Saskatchewan residents. Please pass this information along to your friends who aren’t lucky enough to belong to the SCC. The more entries, the better. The call for entry brochure containing details for entering work to “Playing with Dimensions” will be available in Jan 2009.
For information contact Leslie or Judy at 866.653.3616 ext. 25 or scc.exhibitions@sasktel.net
JOB POSTING: Casual Gallery Assistant Position for the SCC Gallery
The SCC is seeking a casual part time Gallery Assistant to be available to fill in for the SCC Gallery Assistants as needed. The full job posting details are available by following the link on the SCC website or by contacting Les and Judy. The position would begin Jan 31, 2009 (start date negotiable). The application deadline is 4pm, Jan 15, 2009. Please submit your resume to: SCC Exhibitions & Education Coordinators, 813 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon SK S7N 1B5, scc.exhibitions@sasktel.net or fax: 306.244.2711. Read more: www.saskcraftcouncil.org/resources_employment.php
OTHER NEWS
Saskatchewan Flame - Wood Fired Ceramics
Art Gallery of Prince Albert
Dec 10, 2008 - Feb 3, 2009
Studio Magazine: The SCC is helping Studio Magazine (hitherto to publication of the Ontario Crafts Council) go national! And a subscription will go to all members automatically! If you have any ideas for Saskatchewan articles that would be of national interest, let Mark know at scc.director@sasktel.net or 653.3616 ext. 27.
Cheongju Call for Entries
Cheongju International Craft Biennale 2009. One of the largest Craft Expositions in the world is held every two years in the South Korean city of Cheongju. Canada will be the guest country in 2009. Attached is the call for entries for the core Canadian exhibition for Cheongju. Also attached is a guide for photographic standards for the entries. See PDF
Travel to Korea: As part of Canada’s involvement with the Cheongju International Craft Biennale in South Korea, the Canadian Craft Federation has developed a craft tour package. Circle a week in October 2009 on your calendar and click here to read more information on this exciting holiday package.
Branching Out at the Willow Studio: The Willow Studio in Saskatoon will be holding a group show entitled “Branching Out”. The work can be in any style, medium, or size on the them of “tree.” Up to three submissions per artist will be considered. All work must be for sale, with a commission rate of 40% of the retail price being charged. Jurying will be on the basis of photographs. Clearly mark all pictures for review with your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. To subit, email laura@willowstudio.ca. The show will run from January 8 to March 16, and the deadline for all submissions is December 30, 2008. For more information, contact Laura at 979.9226.
Artist Talk with Robin Hopper
Friday, Jan 23, 7:30pm in Moose Jaw, SK
See PDF for details
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Click here to see upcoming Sask events. To learn more about the many programs offered by SAB, please visit the website. http://www.artsboard.sk.ca/
WORKSHOPS
CARFAC Workshops 2008 - http://www.carfac.sk.ca/ or 522.9788 (R), 933.3206 (S)
SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL
813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B5
306.653.3616 • f/244.2711
Donna Potter - Admin Assistant
Mark Stobbe - Executive Director
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