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Vol 3 No 10, March 6, 2009
www.saskcraftcouncil.org
SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL
1. Welcome new and returning members
2. Donations
3. SCC MEMBER PROFILE - Fred Mitschke
4. Annual General Meeting
5. SCC Panel Discussion - Obsolete Spaces
6. Playing with a Full Deck
7. SCC Markets
8. Waterfront - 15 Minutes of Fame
9. Broadway Craft Gallery
10. Fame and Fortune - Mark Stobbe
11. Playing with Dimensions
12. SCC on Facebook
EDUCATION/WORKSHOPS
13. Saskatchewan River Valley Art School
14. Saskatoon Potters Guild: Daven Hee Workshop
15. Medalta International Artists in Residence Program 2009
16. Kiln Building Workshop
17. More Big Fun - Call for Participants
18. Cultural Exchange Society Workshop Tour
CALLS FOR ENTRY
19. News Flash!!! - Unity & Diversity Call for Entry
20. Sales Opportunity
21. RBC Award for Glass - Call for Submissions
22. World of Threads Festival
23. Waskesiu Artisan's Show and Sale
24. Bazaart - Call for Entry
25. Cheongju Call for Entries
26. Exhibition Call
27. Snowbirds - Marketing Opportunity
28. Call for Craft Vendors - Fringe Festival
29. "the distill cup 2009"
SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
30. Obsolete Spaces - Wendy Weseen
31. Panel Discussion - Obsolete Spaces
32. Hand Crafted Excellence
33. SCC Gallery Closed
34. Flatland Fibre - Off The Wall
AWARDS, GRANTS, FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
35. Saskatchewan Arts Board
36. SAB - Culture on the Go
37. Canada Council for the Arts
OTHER NEWS
38. Sask Craft Guild Tea & Display
39. 45 Oil lamps
40. Exhibition - "Portraits of People and the Land" by Karen Holden
41. Vessels for Sale - by David Miller
42. Fine Craft and Cultural Tour
43. CARFAC
SCC Contact Information & e-News Schedule
1. Welcome New & Returning Members
Heinrichs, Carmen – Elbow, SK
Fogarty, Ladd – Emerald Park, SK
Poulton, Krista – Regina, SK
Schulte-Schroeer, Helga – Winnipeg, MB
Kinch, Maureen – Hinton, AB
Taylor, Bobbi - Saskatoon, SK
Daum, Roland – Humboldt, SK
Wood, Judy – Saskatoon, SK
Obuck, Cindy – Regina, SK
Melnychuk, Carey-Lynn – Martensville, SK
Reykjalin, Eleanor – Ormiston, SK
Garvie, Susan – Saskatoon, SK
Janick-Grayston, Marg – Canora, SK
Lussier, Jeannette – Martensville, SK
Silzer, Lori – Saskatoon, SK
Shaw, Cal – Moose Jaw, SK
Komendant, Kristina – Blaine Lake, SK
Hunchuk, Sue – Moose Jaw, SK
McLaughlin, Brenda & Grant – Moose Jaw, SK
Carey, Teresa – Meleb, MB
2. Donations
Marigold & Peter Cribb
3. Fred Mitschke
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Commissioned work is keeping Ironman Fred Mitschke hopping these days. The Langenburg metal artist is working on unique railings for houses in Regina and a sign for Yorkton Concrete (guess what city). But the most challenging recent project was a metal bar - 11 feet long, 4 feet high, and 28 inches wide. It's big, beautiful and, well, heavy.
"We were lucky - we could take it in through the garage, and they had an open concept split level house," Fred chuckles. "I wouldn't actually recommend one of these for a third floor walk-up condo."
Fred will be at Bazaart this June. If you are not in Regina, you'll have to wait for the fall market season to see his creations.
"I guard my summers," he says. Which means that this summer, if you want to see what the combination of technical skill, a vivid imagination, and scrap metal can yield, you'll have to go to Langenburg or take a peek at his website: www.ironmankreations.com.
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4. SCC - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The SCC’s annual general meeting will be on Sunday, May 24th, 10am at the estate of Louis J. Paquette (south of Saskatoon on Highway 11). Check for details in upcoming e-News.
After the business part of the meeting, we would like to have a big, fun fun fun party. If you are interested in serving on a committee to help plan the festivities, please drop Mark a line at scc.director@sasktel.net or phone at 653.3616 ext. 27.
5. Panel Discussion - Obsolete Spaces
Thursday, March 19, 7:30 pm, SCC Gallery
Come and spend an interesting and thought provoking evening discussing Wendy Weseen's Obsolete Spaces. Chosen panelists will present their views on the works in the show, the theme of abandonment, and the larger issues of rural Saskatchewan. Lively discussions and exchanges of views can be expected.
6. PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK
The craft deck of cards is filling up. We've sold 20 cards to Saskatchewan craft people - and publicity about this has gone out nation-wide through other craft councils. For more details see attached PDF.
7. SCC Markets
The Springcraft Market in Moose Jaw has been cancelled because we did not receive enough applications from members to mount a complete market. We do have the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa booked for May 15-16, 2010 and look forward to launching Springcraft at this ideal location next year. Our other planned new market, Harvest Moon in Lloydminster, is looking to be a huge success.
Application deadlines for the SCC markets are as follows:
Waterfront – May 1, 2009
Handcraft Festival – May 31, 2009
Wintergreen – June 14, 2009
Harvest Moon – July 1, 2009
8. Waterfront – looking for 15 minutes of fame
We are looking for ways to get a lot of media coverage for Waterfront this year. One smashing idea has been proposed – to learn more about it and to say what you think about it, click here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=X_2fNMXgFtitd5TNVcuuNC4g_3d_3d
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9. Broadway Craft Gallery
Here is a list of businesses who have agreed to be part of The World’s Greatest Craft Gallery:
Witches Brew; Vinyl Diner; Outter Limits; Alternations; Broadway Shoe Repair; Clothes Café; Brainsport; Pedestrian; Optika; McQuarries; Bill’s House of Flowers; Steep Hill Food Coop; Bulk Cheese Warehouse; Universal Realty; Modern Country Furniture; Foster’s Shoes; The Framery; Pumpkins & Monkeys; Royal Bank; Affinity Credit Union; Mint; Clans, Celts & Clover; Herbs & Health; Nosegay; Positive Passions; Yamaha Piano; Weczeria; Amigo’s; The Refinery
Please send in your submissions (pdf attached) so that we can start matching your work with Broadway businesses.
10. Fame and Fortune - Mark Stobbe
Saskatchewan is a funny province in many ways. One is that people here place a lot of emphasis on external validity. We tend to believe that something is only really good if it is recognized elsewhere first. In the past few weeks, we’ve tried a little experiment – issuing press releases highlighting the external recognition of some SCC members. Guess what? Both these press releases generated some very favourable media coverage for the craft people involved. External success becomes transformed into increased credibility within the province.
The SCC would like to start doing a lot more of this. If you:
• Have an exhibition outside of Saskatchewan;
• Have a piece accepted into an exhibition outside of Saskatchewan;
• Win an award or get a grant;
• Sell work to a collector or gallery;
• Get work into a gallery outside our borders; or
• Get invited to teach somewhere, or get a residency.
Please let us know in a timely fashion (i.e. as soon as you know). We’ll do two things with this information. In many cases, we’ll try to get media coverage for your success. We’ll also collect the record of Saskatchewan craft success so that we can paint the overall picture of Saskatchewan excellence.
When you have successful news, drop a note to Gale at scc.editor@sasktel.net or call 653.3616 ext. 23.
11. Playing with Dimensions
Jurors - Mel Bolen, ceramic artist and 2007 Premier’s Prize winner, and Chantal Gilbert, metal artist and 2008 Saidye Bronfman Award winner.
Important Dates
Entry forms and details will be sent out to participants early next week.
April 9, 2009 – Deadline for receipt of shipped entries.
April 14, 2009 – Delivery of works.
For information contact Leslie or Judy at 866.653.3616 ext. 25 or scc.exhibitions@sasktel.net
12. SCC on Facebook - www.facebook.com
Want to feel connected in a virtual way? All you need to do is register or if you have a Facebook account, just type in Saskatchewan Craft Council in the search menu and you will have access to SCC listings and various news events. There are currently 90 members. Dale Anne Potter (SCC Board Member) created the group and anyone can join and invite others to join as well.
EDUCATION/WORKSHOPS
13. Saskatchewan River Valley Art School - See Brochure for details
The Saskatchewan Wildlife Art Association Inc.'s Second Annual, May 21-26, 2009
At The Shekinah Retreat Centre, on the North Saskatchewan River near Waldheim, SK
14. Saskatoon Potters Guild: Workshop
Daven Hee, Hawaiian Potter
Living Surfaces: forms to glazes • Surfacing techniques and preparations
Albert Community Centre, May 29, 30, 31
Friday - Artist Presentation 7 - 9pm, Free to Public
Members & Students: $75 • Non-members: $100 (Lunches and refreshments provided)
To register contact: Shirley Carriere, 343.6566 or email membership@saskatoonpottersguild.com
15. Medalta International Artists in Residence Program 2009
The Medalta International Artists in Residence program will be in full swing in its new state of the art facility early this summer. The Residency will run June 1 to 26, 2009 at the Medicine Hat Clay Industries National Historic District. Application Fee - $15.75, Application Deadline: April 17. Total Program Fees - $540.75
Keep checking the Medalta website www.medalta.org. E-mail queries may be made to the Artistic Director Les Manning at lmanning@medalta.org or the Committee Co-Chair Jane MacKay at jane.mackay@shaw.ca
16. Kiln Building Workshop - Medicine Hat National Historic Clay District - May 14 - 24
Interested in learning about and participating in the creation of a soda / salt kiln? Here is a chance for you to go back home able to create your own kiln. Aaron Nelson, currently with the Archie Bray Foundation in Montana will conduct a kiln-building workshop at the Medicine Hat Clay Industries National Historic District, fondly known as “Medalta”. This site will house a state-of-the art ceramic facility and the kilns are being constructed as part of its establishment. Aaron is widely known for his expertise in kiln building and eclectic firing methods. This workshop will take place at Medalta in sunny Medicine Hat, Alberta over a 10 day period from May 14 - 24, 2009. The fee is $600/person and we have a limited number of spaces.
For more information and/or to apply, please write Les Manning, at lmanning@medalta.org or check our website www.medalta.org and follow the links.
17. More Big Fun - Call for Participants
More Big Fun is back for 2009. From May 15 to 17, 20 craft artists and 10 post-secondary art students will be gathered at the Sculpture Studio of the University of Saskatchewan. A registration fee of $100 will be charged, which includes meals for the weekend and a certificate of up to $100 that can be redeemed at the MBF auction to pay for the purchase of work.
If you would like to be considered for participation in More Big Fun 2009, please e-mail saskcraftcouncil@sasktel.net. Participants will be chosen to balance craft media, technical levels, and experience in collaborative work. Spaces will be filled on a qualified first come basis.
18. Cultural Exchange Society
The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society is seeking submissions from artists for its 24th Workshop Tour. Artists travel to Saskatchewan schools for an eight-week period starting in September 2009. Read more!
Deadline: February 27, 2009
SCES, Attention: Margaret Fry, Executive Officer, 2431 8th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 5J7
mfry@sasktel.net•www.sces.ca
CALLS FOR ENTRY
19. NEWS FLASH!!!
The call for entry for “Unity and Diversity” is open! The CAFÉ is live! The CCF website is updated.
The call is listed with instructions in English and French:
www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca - Updated PDF Call for Entry
20. Sales Opportunity - Cheongju International Craft Biennale
The SCC hopes to participate in a Canadian Marketplace at the Cheongju International Craft Biennale in October, 2009. We are planning to purchase work for sale at this event. See PDF for details
21. Call for Submissions: RBC Award for Glass
The RBC Award for Glass is a national award for glass artists. Thanks to the recent partnership with the RBC and the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, the award is presented to a practicing early career artist who has been working professionally for between 5 to 10 years.
DEADLINE: received by July 31, 2009 by 5pm. Please see the attached PDF for details.
22. WORLD OF THREADS FESTIVAL "Common Thread" - International Juried Exhibition
We currently have a 2009 Call for Submissions for our /Common Thread/ international juried exhibition, and a Call for Participants to organize their own shows as part of the festival.
The World of Threads Festival is Oakville, Ontario's biennial International Fiber Art & Craft Festival. We showcase traditional and contemporary experimental approaches to fiber art and craft. We currently have a 2009 Call for Submissions for our /Common Thread/ international juried exhibition, and a "Call for Participants" to organize their own shows as part of the festival.
Contemporary and conceptual textile art is exhibited beside traditional technique-based forms. This is an opportunity to provide exposure for emerging and established artists to showcase their work in this unique international festival.
Participants are invited to organize and curate their own exhibitions. These exhibitions will be promoted as part of the Festival. All forms of fibre-related work is acceptable and we encourage fine art approaches to fiber exploration such as installation and performance. This is an opportunity to provide exposure for emerging and established artists to showcase their work in this unique International fibre arts festival.
Application Forms On Our Website: www.worldofthreadsfestival.com
23. Waskesiu Artisan's Show and Sale - June 27 & 28, 2009
For information please contact Gail Carlson at 306.922.7458 (before May 2) or 306.763.3638 (after May 2)
See PDF for details
24. Bazaart - NEW FOR 2009
With a focus on the local, handmade aspect of our offerings at BAZAART the MacKenzie will be promoting a SHOP LOCAL mandate enhanced by promotional buttons and eco-friendly bags. We encourage our exhibitors to join us in this venture through promoting the unique and original design of their work as well as the use of any local sources and/or environmentally-friendly materials. Please open the attached pdf for more information!
www.mackenzieartgallery.ca
25. Cheongju Call for Entries
The deadline for entries to the Unity and Diversity Exhibition at the Cheongju International Craft Biennale is March 31. If you want to enter, get working now – the entry form takes a bit of effort. It’s worth it, however. Cheongju will give you a great opportunity for international exposure, and much of the work in this exhibition will also appear at the 2010 Olympics. See PDF for application details.
26. Exhibition Call
A juried exhibition interpreting the theme “A Pair…” Juror: Sandra Ledingham
Your Letter of intent form must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, April 1, 2009
For details see printable PDF or visit www.saskterra.sk.ca/aPair.html
For packing instructions visit www.saskterra.sk.ca/pack.html
27. SNOWBIRDS – MARKETING OPPORTUNITY
The Gift Shop at the Western Development Museum in Moose Jaw is looking for expressions of interest by SCC members. They are looking specifically for ideas based on the Snowbirds Demonstration Team as they have permission from DND to sell products using the Snowbirds in their Gift Shop. They are open to any other idea based on the Snowbirds that doesn’t use the logo but relates to any images, aims or goals of the team. They are open to ideas in any craft media including photography, visual arts, ceramics, jewellery, fibre, metal, wood, etc. You can find the Snowbird logo, images and graphics at www.snowbirds.forces.gc.ca and find more information from Debbie Ridley – 693.5989 or
dridley@wdm.ca • www.wdm.ca
28. Call for Craft Vendors
2009 Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Festival • Acceptance is first come, first served.
Find all the details and application at: www.25thstreettheatre.org
We hope you’ll consider experiencing the fantastic Fringe audiences in Saskatoon as we build the "Best Little Fringe" in Canada.
Contact: Robert Wyma, Festival Producer, 25th Street Theatre Centre at 306.664.2239.
29. "the distill cup 2009"
Open to Canadian artists/craftspeople/designers to interpret 'cup' in any medium.
Application deadline is May 10, 2009.
For prospectus please email info@distillgallery.com or download application from at www.distillgallery.com
Exhibition runs from June 9 to June 21, 2009 - located in Toronto's distillery historic district, 55 Mill street, building #47, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 3C4. For additional information, contact Allison Skinner at 416.304.0033
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SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
30. OBSOLETE SPACES - Wendy Weseen
Photographic and mixed media assemblages along with historical artifacts and installations explores themes of abandonment and dissolution using imagery of prairie farm buildings and contents.
February 27 - April 8, 2009
See Invitation
31. Panel Discussion - Obsolete Spaces
Thursday, March 19, 7:30 pm, SCC Gallery
Come and spend an interesting and thought provoking evening discussing Wendy Weseen's Obsolete Spaces. Chosen panelists will present their views on the works in the show, the theme of abandonment, and the larger issues of rural Saskatchewan. Lively discussions and exchanges of views can be expected.
32. Hand Crafted Excellence
Selected works by some of SCC's finest craft artisans featured as part of the World's Largest Craft Gallery on Broadway Avenue during Craft Week in Saskatoon.
April 12 - 18, 2009
33. SCC Gallery Closed for “PLAYING WITH DIMENSIONS” preparation
April 19 - 30, 2009
34. Flatland Fibre - Off The Wall
Three dimensional works by Saskatchewan textile artists, in conjunction with Quilt Saskatchewan 2009, a national quilt conference hosted by Saskatoon Quilters Guild.
May 1 - 31, 2009
Reception: Sunday, May 24, 2 - 5pm
AWARDS, GRANTS, FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
35. Saskatchewan Arts Board
The Saskatchewan Arts Board’s upcoming spring grant deadlines include: Independent Artists Grant Program, deadline March 15, 2009; Project Assistance Grant Program, deadline March 15, 2009; SaskFestivals Grant Program deadline March 1, 2009; Indigenous Traditional Arts Grant Program, deadline April 15, 2008; and Contemporary Arts Grant Program, deadline April 15, 2008. For more information, visit
Contact: Program Consultant for your discipline 306.787.4056 or 800.667.7526
Visit the website for details - www.artsboard.sk.ca
36. SAB - Culture on the Go: Touring and Market Access
The new "Culture on the Go" program will help make it possible for Saskatchewan artists to further their careers and share their art, music or performances with people in our province and beyond. This will help people everywhere better appreciate the fine work of our artists and give them more insight into Saskatchewan's strong and vibrant culture.
NOTE: The Arts Board is currently establishing a Touring Advisory Panel to help shape "Culture on the Go" and ensure it complements existing touring programs. Once objectives and expectations are established, there will be a call for proposals for the pilot program. A select number of applications will be chosen to test possibilities for touring/outreach models in a range of disciplines.
Culture on the Go: Touring and Market Access program news release.
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37. Canada Council for the Arts - Website
Deadline: 1 March 2010
Project Grants provide support for research, professional development, production, networking and career development activities for professional artists and curators (for research only) making a contribution to contemporary fine craft. The project must be significant and advance the long-term artistic and/or career development of the applicant at a key moment in their career. There are three types of project grants. Please visit the website for more information.
International Residencies Program in Visual Arts - Application Deadline - 01 April 2009
OTHER NEWS
38. Saskatoon Craft Guild - Tea and Display
April 22 & 23, 2009
1 to 9pm at the Masonic Temple, 1021 Saskatchewan Cres. West, Saskatoon
Admission: $3 • Wheelchair accessible
39. Looking to purchase 45 oil lamps
- similar to 1st century ones. Geni lamp shaped approximately 3 " long x 3 " wide x 2.5" deep. They would need delivery by May 1. Tina at 306.867.8414; cell 306.867.4561.
40. Exhibition - "Portraits of People and the Land" by Karen Holden - See invitation
The Gallery, Francis Morrison Library, 311-23rd Street E, Saskatoon, SK
Mar 4- Apr 2, 2009.
41. Vessel for Sale
David Miller, renowned ceramist died in January 2008. While in Saskatoon and Meacham , David Miller made some ceramic vessels. He donated those works to Sask Terra. One remains for sale. To view please visit: www.saskterra.sk.ca
42. Fine Craft & Cultural Tour 2009 - Sept 18 – Oct 1, 2009
The Canadian Crafts Federation, provincial craft councils and partner organizations proudly present a unique 14 day cultural tour of South Korea. With a focus on fine craft and cultural traditions, this tour is a once in a lifetime experience. Travel with fellow Canadians interested in craft and cultural practices, network with artists, academics, and gallery owners, and connect to the many cultural organizations in Korea. A special tour highlight includes a visit to the Cheongju International Craft Biennale, the largest fine craft event of its kind with work from over 40 nations. Canada is the featured guest country for 2009, showcasing contemporary Canadian fine craft. Part of the proceeds raised by the tour will support Canadian participation in the Biennale. Click here to read more information on this exciting holiday package.
43. CARFAC - 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
e-News Schedule: March, April & May, 2009
March 20 • April 3 • April 17 • May 1 • May 15 • May 29 |
