SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL e-News
Vol 2 No 2, January 11, 2008
SCC NEWS
SCC Fine Craft Auction: Saskatoon & Regina
Web Previewing - please check out www.saskcraftcouncil.org/finecraftauction and see the work that has been donated to support the Saskatchewan Craft Council and St. Paul's Hospital programs.
SCC Gift Certificate Program See PDF for details
SCC Consignment Program See PDF for details
The $60,000 Question See PDF for details
Request for Input: Adding a Wholesale Function to SCC Markets See PDF for details
Staff Change
People calling into to the Craft Council or dropping by the Gallery will notice a new voice and face behind the reception desk for the next few months.
That’s right – Donna is off to Mexico again. (Admit it – you are jealous).
We are very fortunate to have Amanda Boziak fill in while Donna is away. Some of you will have already met Amanda – she worked for the SCC this summer as part of a SaskCulture summer employment program. She’s smart, hardworking, enthusiastic – and loves Fine Craft. What more can we say.
Fine Craft Auction -- Be there or be square!
The Fine Craft Auctions are being held in Saskatoon (Feb 7) and Regina (Feb 21). You can get your tickets by calling Amanda (653.3616 (ext. 0), e-mailing to saskcraftcouncil@sasktel.net or dropping by the gallery. Delivery Instructions for those participating will be mailed early next week.
Our partners this year are:
In Saskatoon, the St. Paul’s Healing Arts Program. This group uses art to help the healing environment at St. Paul’s Hospital – both in improving the surroundings and in working with patients to create. They also get students from schools such as Oskayak High School and City Park Collegiate to create for the patients at the hospital.
In Regina, the Prairie Artists Guild to support their work at the Wacanna Rehabilitation Centre. This group of artists has worked with patients at the centre to help them create art (often “mouse art” – computer assisted art created by the very severely disabled), donating work to beautify the Centre, and fundraising for Centre programs.
These are two great causes, and two great groups of people that we are working with.
FINE CRAFT AUCTION CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!!!
As the SCC is organizing TWO Fine Craft Auctions this year – we will need plenty of bodies to help make the FCA even more successful than last year! We are looking to fill a variety of positions at each of the FCA’s in Saskatoon (Feb 7) and Regina (Feb 21). Volunteers will receive 1 Free Ticket in exchange for their time - and the deepest appreciation of the SCC staff!
Volunteers are needed for: event set-up, ticket collection, door prizes, registration, goblet sales, assisting Auctioneer, packing sold items, post clean-up. We also need volunteers to sell event tickets in both Saskatoon and Regina. If you are interested in helping out or would like more information, contact Amanda at 653.3616 ext 0 or email saskcraftcouncil@sasktel.net.
CURRENT EXHIBITION
"Dimensions 2007" December 14, 2007 to February 3, 2008. SCC’s open, juried, touring exhibition presents Saskatchewan’s best in Fine Craft. The SCC Gallery is open every afternoon 1 to 5 pm.
NEWS, OPPORTUNITIES & EXHIBITIONS
FINE CRAFT GUIDE
We want you to know that we have taken steps to increase traffic to the Fine Craft Guide. We have re-scheduled a free information session for SCC members on Thursday, Jan 24 at 5:30pm over at Beagle Productions, 104 - 733 Broadway Ave (next to Livingroom) Saskatoon. Contact: scc.editor@sasktel.net or call 653.3616 ext. 23 if you have questions or would like to attend. It is necessary that you call to register.
Pool of Possibilities - Courtney Milne
The Pool of Possibilities Daily e-Calendar has enormous potential to bring beauty, joy, empowerment and healing into all our lives. It is the apex of Courtney Milne’s thirty-three year photography career.
The supporter purchases a subscription (Buy 1, Get 1 free), inputs your code number, and the charity (Saskatchewan Craft Council) receives $20 for each subscription sold. Select for details!
EXHIBITION
Zach Dietrich and Wendy Parsons are having an exhibition at the Art Gallery of Swift Current from Jan 14 to Feb 16. The opening coffee house and artist talk will be Saturday, Jan 26 at 7:30pm.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The Canada Council for the Arts
Deadline: March 1st
Project grants are available to assist Contemporary Fine Craft Artists and Curators from the Canada Council for the Arts. All grant applications are due by March 1st, 2008. For more information, see:
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/visualarts/ov127227115675468750.htm
Change is in the AIR:
Deadline/Program Changes to the Artist in Residence Grant Program
A new year brings exciting changes for the Artist in Residence Grant program (AIR). The program is being redesigned to build on past successes, expand diversity and ensure accessibility for both artists and the people of Saskatchewan.
Residency/Residency Renewal Phase Deadline: Monday, June 2, 2008
Applications and Information: http://www.artsboard.sk.ca/Grants/grants_air.shtml
Call for Contribution
Connie Reavie of Carrot River is a past member of the SCC and a long time potter. She and her husband Terry are travelling to Tanzania on January 26. They are taking with them a foot-powered wheel and hand tools to teach the local women how to throw on a wheel and in turn learn their techniques in clay extraction and preparation. If you would like to contribute to this project, please contact Connie at 768.3597 or cmreavie@hotmail.com
BEYOND BORDERS
Learning the Basics of International Trade PDF Form
Workshop Facilitator: Larry Goodfellow
Feb 5, 2008, Delta Hotel, Regina,10am - 4pm
Employment
Two job opportunities for people working in the arts. PDF Job Details
Slide Show Lecture on the Sculpture Symposium held in Navidad, Chile
Saturday, Jan 12, 2008, 2 - 4pm in the SCC Third Floor Gallery, 813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon
Presented by James Korpan. For information please call 244.8760 or email jamesskorpan@sasktel.net
WORKSHOPS
CARFAC Winter Workships 2008 - programs@carfac.sk.ca or 522.9788 (R), 933.3206 (S)
A Taxing Time for Artists - Sun, Jan 20, 1-3:30pm. Art Gallery of Regina, 2420 Elphinstone St.
nstructor: Randy Clay
Preparing Digital Photographs for Grant Applications and Compititions
Sun, Feb 10, 1 - 3:30pm, Art Gallery of Regina, 2420 Elphinstone St, Instructor: Lee Henderson
Commercial Context: A Dialogue with the Dealers
Tues, March 25, 7:30 - 9pm, The Gallery/Art Placement, 228-3rd Ave S, Saskatoon
Jonathan Forrest, Joanna Forsberg, Lissa Gruza, June Jacobs, Wanda Underhill, Jody Mitchell
SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL
813 Broadway Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B5
306.653.3616 • f/244.2711
Amanda Bosiak - Reception
Mark Stobbe - Executive Director
www.saskcraftcouncil.org
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