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Vol 3 No 03, November 21, 2008

The SCC will be partnering with the Positive Passions store in Saskatoon to hold an exhibition of Erotic Craft during Valentine’s week, 2009. The exhibition will be held in the meeting rooms at the Positive Passions store. Work should be suggestive of human sexuality – it can be either explicit or suggestive. Let your imagination and your libido be your guide. Work in any medium will be accepted.

Work in the exhibition can be one-of-a-kind, limited edition, or production pieces. Work in the exhibition can be “for sale” with a 40% commission rate being charged. Multiple copies of the same piece can be provided in order to provide replacement exhibition pieces as work is sold.

The exhibition will be juried from photographs of the work. To be considered, please forward an image of your entry to scc.exhibitions@sasktel.net along with the name of piece; Material; Physical dimensions; number of similar pieces that can be provided; Artists statement about the piece (30 words maximum):

All photographs and entry information must be received by Wednesday, January 21st, 2009. Those selected will be notified by Monday, January 26th, 2009. All work must be received by Tuesday, February 3rd.

Wintergreen Report
For the third year in a row, attendance was up at Wintergreen. We have not yet had the chance to crunch numbers, but it appears as if sales were good for most marketers. The promotional approach had the standard mix of billboards, newspaper ads, posters and radio. We continued last year’s initiatives of shopping bag distribution and the tabloid newspaper for hotels and restaurants. New this year was the addition of rural radio (Weyburn) to the advertising campaign and enlisting Olympic gold medalist Jake Wetzel to do the official opening. Suggested for next year is taking a booth in the Cornwall Centre to promote Wintergreen for a few weeks prior to the event.

The co-winners of the “best marketer” award (as chosen by our secret shoppers) were Denyse Klette and Cam Carlson. Congratulations!

An issue for next year is the scheduling of “Our Best to You”. We learned last week that they have scheduled this sale for the same weekend that we have booked for Wintergreen. We’ve started discussions with “Our Best to You” – it appears as if neither of us will be able to change. However, we will be proposing some joint promotional efforts to build attendance for both events (which does not address the problem of double booking for exhibitors). We’ll keep you informed on this.

Christmas Studio Open Houses
If you are doing a Christmas 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.

Saskatoon Dimensions Opening
The Saskatoon Opening of Dimensions: Growth will be at the SCC Gallery on Friday, Nov 28th from 7 pm to 9 pm. In addition to the opportunity to see the exhibition, the evening will feature:
• The presentation of an honorary membership to the SCC to Folmer Hansen – one of Saskatchewan’s seminal ceramic artists;
• The launch of a fun new Dimension's contest;
• Live music, food and wine.
See you all on the 28th!

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 go to [INSERT LINK HERE] to get more information on this exciting holiday package.

Special thanks to all of the members that made the on-line auction a success. We welcome your comments.

SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
"Saskatchewan Flame" - Please note: the exhibition closes on Sunday, Nov 23 at 5pm.
Contemporary wood fired ceramics demonstrating the use of wood for kilns and the effects that flame and ash leave on pots.
Curated by Charley Farrero, ceramic artist and educator.
Oct 3 - Nov 23, 2008

"Dimensions - Growth"
SCC's open, juried, touring exhibition of Saskatchewan Fine Craft with a theme of "growth." At this time, the SCC will be awarding a lifetime membership to Folmer Hansen. Folmer was a pioneer in Saskatchewan Ceramics – teaching at the Saskatchewan Summer School of the Arts in the 1960’s and 1970’s and a founder of the Hanson Ross Pottery Studio in Fort Qu’Appelle. In addition, Lee Kozak will be performing on his guitar.
Nov 28, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009
Reception: Friday, Nov 28, 7 - 9pm

ELEMENTAL CONNECTIONS: AN EXHIBITION OF SUSTAINABLE CRAFT
Sustainability, questions of environmental impact and going green are some of the vital issues addressed in this exhibition that situates craft as an essential component of Canadian culture. Presented by the Ontario Crafts Council; curated by Arlene Gehring.
Jan 9 – Feb 22, 2009
Reception: Friday, Jan 9, 7 – 9 pm

CALL FOR ENTRY
FLATLAND FIBRE – OFF THE WALL
“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 University of Saskatchewan 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 will be available at the Saskatchewan Craft Council or on the SCC website www.saskcraftcouncil.org

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

Other News

Jane A. Evans has been awarded an Honorary Diploma by The Cultural Foundation of the World Federation of Free Latvians for her book A Joy Forever, Latvian Weaving; Traditional and Modified Uses (Dos Tejedoras Press, 1991). The award recognizes significant contributions to Latvian cultural heritage. This is the first time it has been made in the Arts and Crafts category. Evans' book is a history and technical guide about handwoven, household fabrics in Latvia prior to WWII. The book, which was aided by grants from the Canada Council, has been well received around the world and has won publishing awards.

Evans, who lives in Saskatoon, SK, and is not a Latvian herself, researched Latvia's weaving history for many years and has taught about the topic across North America. "This pursuit changed my life. Many Latvians have enriched it with friendships. Investigating the textiles vastly increased my weaving knowledge and inspired me to develop completely new applications which have evolved into my own fibre art."

The award was announced internationally on Novr 18, 2008, Latvian Independence Day.
For further information go to www.janeevans.ca.

Artist Talk with Robin Hopper
Friday, Jan 23, 7:30pm in Moose Jaw, SK
See PDF for details

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

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

Artisan 2009 - on this weekend!
Presented by Artisans' Craft Market Co-operative
Friday, Nov 21, 2pm - 9pm; Saturday, Nov 22, 10am - 6pm; Sunday, Nov, 23, 10am
www.artisansask.ca

Saskatoon Potters' Guild Christmas Sale
Saturday, Nov 29, 9am - 9pm; Sunday, Nov 30, 10am - 5pm
Albert Community Centre, Clarence Avenue & 11th Street, Saskatoon
Free Admission • www.saskatoonpottersguild.com

SUNDOG Arts & Entertainment Faire
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: $6.00 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