e-News
Vol 3 No 04, December 5, 2008
NAME THE MARKET CONTEST
The SCC will be launching two new markets in 2009: May 9/10 in Moose Jaw and September 12/13 in Lloydminster. We are looking for great names for these markets – if you can help us out, please send your ideas (ASAP) to scc.memberservices@sasktel.net. The prize is acknowledgement of your brilliance in the e-News and the knowledge that your idea will live forever.
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 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.
Entry forms are available at the SCC office or on the SCC website www.saskcraftcouncil.org/resources_applications.php
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
Wintergreen Report from Memberservices - See PDF
Holiday Studio Open Houses
If you are doing a holiday studio open house, please let Gale (scc.editor@sasktel.net or 653.3616 ext. 23) know as soon as possible. We would like to post a directory of these on our website, and, if there are several of them happening, trying to generate some media coverage about them. Current List
North South Ripples: Four months ago, this unique piece was birch tree near Big River. Now it’s a work of art of international calibre. Created by a team of craft artists led by Dempsey Bob of British Columbia and Lyonel Grant of New Zealand, this is one of the most exciting pieces ever created at EMMA. View images at www.saskcraftcouncil.org or, even better, come by the gallery and see it. North-South Ripples is availble for viewing at the SCC Gallery located at 813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon. This unique piece is available for sale. For more information contact Mark Stobbe at 306.653.3616 ext. 27.
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
Theme for Dimensions in 2009
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
Our two expert jurors for Playing With Dimensions are: 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
Workshop on Building Creativity: Stephen Hogbin, member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA), a wood turner, educator, and author, will be holding a two-day workshop in “Building Creativity”. The workshop is not specific to any medium, and is designed to improve participants approach to creation and design. The workshop will be on February 12 and 13, 2009. Registration fees are $150 for SCC members and students with ID and $200 for non-members. The workshop is sponsored by the SCC, Mendel Art Gallery and the U of S Art & Art History Department. Register now – space will be limited. To register, call Donna at 653.3616 ext. 0. Visa and Mastercard accepted.
Special Exhibition Opportunity (1): The SCC is partnering with the Land of the Loon Resort at Anglin Lake to create two special exhibitions at a temporary gallery at the resort. The first exhibition will run from the May long weekend, 2009 till the end of June. The second will run from the beginning of July till the end of August. All work in the exhibitions will be for sale, with a 40% commission rate being charged. At each of the two exhibitions, we will be looking for the work of three craft people:
• One person with work suitable for wall hangings,
• One person with small and mid-sized objects (pedestal display), and
• One person with jewellery sized work.
More information and the official call for submissions will follow.
Special Exhibition Opportunity (2): Remember, the submission deadline for the Erotic Craft Exhibition is January 21st. Jurying will be conducted on the basis of photographs. Submit entries to scc.exhibitions@sasktel.net.
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
THE HAND WAVE GALLERY
“Invited Artists”
Bolen, Carlson, Cribb, Funk, Gagne, Hosaluk, Houston, McLellan, Richardson, Rocamora, Russell and more.
"... a toast to you" drinking vessels - mixed media."
Nov 8 - Dec 22, 2008
www.handwave.ca or call 306.376.2221
SUNDOG Arts & Entertainment Faire - on this weekend
Friday, Dec 5, 5 - 10pm; Saturday, Dec 6, 10am - 10pm; Sunday, Dec 7, 11am - 5pm
Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon (Free Bus Service from Downtown)
Admission: $6 per Adult - Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult
www.sundoghandcraftfaire.com
Saskatchewan Arts Board
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
www.saskcraftcouncil.org |
