e-News
Vol 3 No 02, October 31, 2008
The SCC extends a warm welcome to new and returning members.
Lloyd Garthus, Admiral, SK
Special thanks to all of the members that made the on-line auction a success.
NEWS ABOUT THE E-NEWS
We are working on new formats that will make it easier to use. Stay tuned.
WINTERGREEN UPDATE
Wintergreen is only two weeks away. Now is the time to really crank up the promotional efforts:
• Distribution of promotional shopping bags will begin this weekend at some Regina malls.
• The Wintergreen tabloid featuring new marketers will be appearing in restaurants, hotels, and other locations beginning on Monday.
• 92 FM radio ads will begin on the 10th and 1190 AM (Weyburn) will begin on the 3rd.
• Jake Wetzel, Saskatchewan’s only gold medal winner at the Beijing Olympics, will be raising an oar to officially open Wintergreen.
• Billboards are up at Victoria & Hamilton, Albert & 15th, and 11TH & Quebec.
You can help make Wintergreen a success by making sure you are using your dollar off coupons and free admissions. Those work – you can help build sales for yourself and for your colleagues.
PROVINCIAL ARTS POLICY FRAMEWORK
The Provincial government has released a draft policy framework document for the Saskatchewan Arts Centre. This follows the government receiving over 650 submissions during it’s consultation process. “The release of a draft planning framework is a huge step forward in the development of a vibrant and growing arts, culture and heritage sector, so vital to making our province a great place to live, work and play," said the Honourable Christine Tell, Minister of Tourism, Parks, Sport and Culture.
You can view the draft policy framework at http://www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca/draft-policy-framework.
DIMENSIONS GROWTH – Saskatoon show opening will be on Nov 28 at the SCC Gallery. At this time, the SCC will be awarding a lifetime membership to Folmer Hanson. 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.
CONEXUS ARTS CENTRE, Regina - November 14, 15, & 16
Wintergreen Marketers on the Web
Check out the SCC website on Tuesday, November 4. Participants still have time to email a photograph to scc.editor@sasktel.net
EXPO 2009
EXPO 2009 has been scheduled for April 2009 in Saskatoon. In addition to the invitational-only evening event, the EXPO displays will be open to the public on a paid admission basis for a second day. This will allow people who did not get an invitation to the evening event to attend and view the Craft. It will also provide a second day of sales opportunity. Artis
Please note: The fee remains at $400.00. We expect to notify EXPO participants next week.
The selections will be based on the committee members’ general knowledge of the work of applicants, along with any photographs of the type of work that will be exhibited. Provision of photographs is particularly important for potential first time participants or for members who have significantly changed the type of work they are doing.
SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
"Saskatchewan Flame"
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."
Reception: Friday, Nov 28, 7 - 9pm
Nov 28, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009
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 (maybe).
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 by Nov 2008.
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
INFORMATION
Leslie Potter & Judy Haraldson, Exhibitions & Education Coordinators
306.653.3616 ext. 25• f/306-244-2711 •scc.exhibitions@sasktel.net • www.saskcraftcouncil.org
OTHER NEWS
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Jamie Russell's piece titled "Jack Attack" got best in show for the open class at the Saskatchewan Wildlife Art Association Show last wknd and "Luke Can still Lick His Eyelids" received 2nd. |
Craig Campbell has eight pieces featured in a new publication. Three were collaborations, with ten images published in total.
TITLE: Ironwork Today 2: Inside & Out
AUTHOR: Jeffrey B. Snyder
PUBLISHED: in 2008 by Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
ISBN: 978-0-7643-3064-3
Berting Glass Blowing Demonstrations
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (10am - 3pm), October 22 - December 20, 2008. See PDF for further information
Sask Terra News
OPENING RECEPTION THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON, NOV 2/08 AT THE LAST MOUNTAIN LAKE CULTURAL CENTER, REGINA BEACH 1-4pm
YOU ARE ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND SASK TERRA'S ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION!
Power of 10 will be exhibited at the LLMCC in Regina Beach from Nov 1 to 23, 2008. The Exhibition will travel to the Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo in the Spring 2009. Images of the work are now on the Sask Terra website: See PDF Poster. http://www.saskterra.sk.ca/exhibitionst/P10/P10page.html
Shelley Kaszefski, Language of the Earth showing at Clay Studio Three, October 18 - December 14, 2008.
See invititation #3 - 527 Main Street, Saskatoon
Pacific Gallery
New works by Marc Poissant, Jean-Guy Desrosiers, Gilles Labranche and Steven Lamb have just arrived in the gallery. Under their names on the website is where you can view more of their new works. Just a reminder that Myrna Harris and Cindy Hoppe will be in the gallery from 1 to 5 pm on Saturday, October 18th for their combined show opening "Rejuvination".
702 - 14th Street East, Saskatoon (corner of Lansdowne, Temperance and 14th Street, 'Where Art is For All')
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
Don Kondra - Furniture Designer/Maker & Studio Product Photographer
I now offer product photography services from my studio a short drive west of Saskatoon. Your works of art can be captured by a practiced and astute eye and the digital images will be suitable for publication, grant proposals, archive, web purposes, etc. For inquiries: donkondra@imagewireless.ca • http://donkon.sasktelwebsite.net/
Broaden Your Borders: Succeeding in the US Market
See details
THE HAND WAVE GALLERY
“Doorways and Passageways”
Mixed media, GALLERY ARTISTS
Oct 4 - Nov 7, 2008
www.handwave.ca or call 306.376.2221
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)
HALLOWEEN TONIGHT- Remember to drive safely tonight and watch out for the small-sized ghosts and goblins out on the streets. If anyone has produced any really scary craft objects, sent us a picture.
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 |
