SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL e-News

Vol 2 No 10, May 9, 2008

Opportunities in Korea
We are continuing to learn more about the opportunities that will be available at the Cheongju International Craft Biennale in October 2009. For marketing members: in about six weeks we’ll be issuing a formal, detailed request for supply of marketable products for the SCC marketing activity at the Biennale. Here’s what we can tell you so far:
• We will be looking for significant volumes of production items.
• The maximum price point will be around $100 CDN – which means that your maximum wholesale price should be in the range of $50. (Potentially somewhat higher for jewellery).
• We’ll be wanting to have products selected and orders placed by the end of October 2008, with delivery by August 2009.
• Consider shipping and portability. Korea is a long way away, and many of the potential purchasers are travelling.
• Details on payment schedules, etc will follow as we nail down arrangements –but, for now – we understand that consignment arrangements will not work for you on a project of this size and timelines.
Here’s what we are asking you to do right now: Begin to think about what you might want to produce for this market. Again, quantities will be significant. If you want, drop by the SCC offices and look at the catalogue of what was available for sale in Cheongju in 2007. As we nail down more details, we’ll issue the formal request for proposals.

Gift Certificates
We’ve begun marketing the SCC Gift certificates with a Mother’s Day radio ad campaign on C-98.3 in Saskatoon. CBC is also promoting the certificates by giving two away as a part of an on-air Mother’s Day contest. It’s not too late to sign up to participate in this program. For more information, go to the SCC website at www.saskcraftcouncil.org.

Waterfront
Watch for the billboards to go up on May 26th. We’ll be launching our “you-tube” advertising campaign about that time as well.

Volunteers Wanted
The EMMA Collaboration is looking for two hard-working, enthusiastic volunteers to assist with the documentation of work produced and loading the truck to take work back to Saskatoon for the auction. We’re looking for people with strong backs, enthusiasm, and a certain amount of “fuss-budget” attention to detail. It would involve spending two or three days in a tent (August 1 to 3rd) at the EMMA site near Big River (meals provided). It’s a great way to get a taste of the EMMA experience. We’re also looking for volunteers for the EMMA Auction on August 4th (at the Western Development Museum). Call 653-3616 ext. 0 and talk to Donna to put your name forward.

Kurenda Appreciation Party
Saskatoon’s booming real estate market has forced the closure of Prairie Pottery. To thank Ron and Rusty for their year’s of tireless work on behalf of potters across Saskatchewan, the SCC is holding an appreciation reception on Sunday, June 1 at 2pm. (SCC Gallery). See you there.

Summer Employment Opportunity
The SCC has been given a Canada Jobs Program grant to hire a student for 12 weeks this summer. The position will pay $8.79 per hour for a 37.5 hour work week. Applicants must be returning to full time study in the fall. For a job description, call Mark at 653.3616 ext. 27 or e-mail scc.director@sasktel.net.

Market Feasibility Study Underway
With the generous assistance of the provincial government (Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport) and the Saskatchewan Arts Board, we are beginning an assessment of the viability of a commercial craft gallery in either Regina or Calgary. Doug Fast and Terry Schwalm have been contracted to conduct the first phase of this study. It will consist of market research to assess the potential sales of such galleries, and an assessment of the supply of craft that could be available for sale in this kind of outlet. Please feel free to call Mark at 653.3616 ext. 27 if you want to discuss what this further.

Online Auction
Linda Billo has generously donated a glass bowl for the SCC online auction. This auction will be ongoing and funds raised will go towards improvements of the SCC building facade -- matching a City of Saskatoon grant. You can view the auction piece on the SCC website home page. www.saskcraftcouncil.org or upclose and personal in the SCC Gallery. The auction is underway and will close on Friday, May 16, at 5pm. If you have any inquiries or would be interested in donating your work, please contact Gale at 653.3616 ext. 23 or scc.editor@sasktel.net

SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
WHO DREAMS THE DREAMS
Ceramic and mixed media works that evolve from Helen Cooke’s ideas and feelings triggered by events in the world.
CIRCUMPOLAR BASKETS / CONTAINERS OF THE TAIGA
Collection of baskets made by First Nations artists, collected by Paul Lapointe in his travels through the North. Exhibition dates: April 18 to June 8, 2008.

CONTAINED
An exhibition of textile, metal, wood and ceramic works which probe the meaning of the container in Newfoundland and Labrador. Curated by Gloria Hickey for the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador.
June 13 - August 3, 2008

Dimensions – Growth
Awards Ceremony & Reception, Friday, June 13, 7pm
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert Street, Regina

The Saskatchewan Craft Council invites you and your family and friends to the Awards Ceremony and Reception for Dimensions – Growth. Awards recognizing craft excellence will be presented, culminating with the Premier’s Prize for the outstanding entry in Dimensions – Growth. Join us in this celebration of the finest hand crafted works by Saskatchewan craftspeople.

OTHER NEWS
This Weekend!
Sat, May 10 & Sun, May 11, 11am - 8pm. New ceramic work by Mel Bolen and paintings by Karen Holden. Demonstrations, music, and refreshments.15km west of Humboldt on hwy #5, 6km south-watch for signs. Call 306.682.3223 for information.

Revolving Grain
An exhibition of two internationally renowned Canadian wood turners.
Opening Saturday May 10 through to May 31, 2008.
You’re invited to an exhibition of the work of Michael Hosaluk and Leon Lacoursiere; two of Canada’s most unique, award winning designer/makers of finely crafted one-of-a-kind objects in wood. See invitation

Craft in America wins the 2007 Peabody
Los Angeles, CA - Craft in America, a filmed journey to the history, artists and techniques of our nation’s rich craft culture, has been awarded television’s highest honor, the prestigious Peabody Award. Linda Van Trump, info@codacraft.org - www.codacraft.org

PUBLIC LECTURE
DR. JAYNE WARK
Conceptual Art in Canada: Histories, Geograpies, and Debates
THURSDAY, MAY 22 AT 7PM
950 SPADINA CRES EAST, SASKATOON
306.975.7610 • www.mendel.ca
This lecture is offered in tandem with the Mendel’s exhibition of work by Iain Baxter&. Wark is Professor of twentieth-century and contemporary art history at NSCAD University in Halifax. She has published numerous articles and exhibition catalogue essays on post-1960s art, including feminist, video, and conceptual art. Her current research focus is a book-length study of the history and contemporary reverberations of conceptual art in Canada.

Miranda Jones has a show opening at the Nouveau Gallery www.nouveaugallery.com on May 23. 2146 Albert Street, Regina. Phone: 306.569.9279 Gallery hours: Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm.

Broadway Art Encounter - June 6 - 7, 2008
On Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, the Broadway Business Improvement District (BBID) is pleased to present the fourth annual Broadway Art Encounter. This two day self-guided art walk features both completed works and artists at work. Businesses and shops are transformed into exhibition spaces bringing art out of the gallery and into the every day. Watch for the free Art Encounter maps which will be available in participating businesses by May 26. For information: http://www.onbroadway.ca/contact.htm

Premier’s Centennial Arts Scholarships provide financial assistance to Saskatchewan students undertaking training for a career as a professional artist. Studies may be full or part-time in any fine arts discipline, and must be undertaken at an accredited post secondary institution or in a recognized fine arts training program.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Contact: Dianne Warren, Arts and Learning Consultant
Phone: 306.787.4659
Toll-free: 800.667.7526 (in Sask only)
E-mail: dianne@artsboard.sk.ca

M. Craig Campbell will be teaching Artistic Blacksmithing at the U of S Kenderdine Campus from July 6 -12, 2008. To register contact Paul Trottier, 966.2463 or emma.lake@usask.ca
http://www.emmalake.usask.ca/ws-08blacksmithing.html •www.m.craigcampbell.ca

Call for Entry
New show and sale in Vancouver called One of a Kind this November.
Contact: Sue Lavitt
Show Manager, One of a Kind Show, Vancouver
MMPI Canada Inc.
602.1788 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y1
604.730.2062 • f: 604.730.2082 •Susan@OneOfAKindShow.com
http://www.oneofakindvancouver.com

James S Korpan is now showing his welded steel sculptures from his STEELHEADS show for the next six months in the ART GALLARY of NANAIMO, 150 Commercial ST. Nanaimo B.C.

The Art Gallery of Prince Albert, 142 – 12th Street West, Prince Albert
www.artgalleryofprincealbert.com
Wood Turning by Michael Hosaluk, April 7 to May 31, 2008
Curated by Brenda Barry Byrne

Saskatoon Berry Festival
Mortlach is hosting its first annual Saskatoon Berry Festival this summer July 5, 2008. See PDF for details.

Beauty and the Breast Benefit Art Show
Cumberland Gallery - May 1 to 4, 2008
See PDF for details

World of Threads Festival - See PDF for details

Artists and craftspeople from the Shellbrook town and area invite you to their annual Art Tour. The tour kicks off Friday, June 20, 8 pm, 3 km North of Shellbrook at Riverview Arts with the Prince Albert Pipe Band evoking the blues and greens from a pottery pit fire. There is ample space for spectators to sit. (Bring your own lawn chair OR use those provided.) The visits to art studios commence Saturday, June 21st, and Sunday, June 22nd, from 10 am to 5 pm. Contact Pat Grayston at 306.747.3330 / riverview_arts@yahoo.ca and we will be happy to mail you brochures.

Call for Submission - http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/leisure/facilities/pdfs/corridor.pdf

The City of Saskatoon is seeking from artists "Expressions of Interest" to design, fabricate, and install a site specific public art installation at the Shaw Centre. For more information contact the Integrated Site Project Manager for the City of Saskatoon by phone at (306) 975.3291, by email sandi.schultz@saskatoon.ca or visit www.saskatoon.ca. Deadline for submission is July 15, 2008.

WORKSHOPS
CARFAC Workshops 2008 - programs@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 - Reception
Mark Stobbe - Executive Director
www.saskcraftcouncil.org