| SCC E-News, Vol 4, No 29 . December 18, 2009 |
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CRAFT COUNCIL NEWS Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the land The staff at the SCC hope that everyone had a prosperous marketing season, and that you have a great holiday season – with a wonderful New Year. This will be the last E-News til next year, but feel free to drop by the Gallery or Traditions for a chat. 02. Spring Craft not happening in Moose Jaw in 2010 As we got further into the planning for the proposed SpringCraft Sale in Moose Jaw this May, it became apparent that the Temple Gardens location did not offer enough room for the sale to grow in the event of success. As a result, the SCC has decided to put this idea on hold until the new arena/convention centre in Moose Jaw becomes a reality. Marketers can strike this off their “possibly to do” list for 2010. Once again, Donna is escaping the Saskatchewan winter by travelling to Mexico. During the 10 weeks that she is away, her place will be filled by Dee Gibson. Feel free to drop by the Gallery to welcome Dee into Saskatchewan’s Craft family. The SCC will once again be operating a booth at Gardenscape in Saskatoon this March – hopefully bigger, more visible, and even more successful than last year. We will be looking for work appropriate that would be of interest to gardeners and others who like to make their yards beautiful and unique. To sign up, email Chris images of the work you’d like us to display and sell, your retail price of this work, and an estimate of how many you can provide of each piece. A 40% commission will be applied on sales. In addition to the SCC booth, some members have successfully operated their own booths at this event. If you are considering doing so, talk to Chris. He can relay some experiences at this event, as well as work to ensure that craft producers are clustered together in order to create a critical mass capable of competing with John Deere for attention. Contact Chris by Dec 22 in order to have your space booked as part of the SCC booth and save $100 on your booth fee. 05. Craft as a Vehicle for Spiritual Exploration The Saskatchewan Craft Council is accepting proposals from Saskatchewan craftspeople for an exhibition exploring spiritual concerns in the creation of Fine Craft. This exhibition will open at the SCC Gallery in Saskatoon and tour the province. Plans are to extend the tour beyond Saskatchewan as well. The curators are Lorne Calvert, Principal of St. Andrew’s College and Leslie Potter, Exhibition & Education Coordinator for the SCC. Craftspeople and artists have explored spiritual concerns and used religious iconography throughout the ages, resulting in powerful movements within some societies and even influencing political climates. We are interested in examining what is currently happening within this province – all craft media, any style, and any subject. The exhibition is open to anyone living in Saskatchewan who is engaged in an art and/or craft practice which expresses spiritual concerns. This includes makers who want to explore outside their usual parameters. Submissions should include up to 10 digital images or slides of recent work, an artist bio and c. v. and a written description of proposed work or actual image(s). The deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm, October 31, 2010. Mail CD/slides and hard copy to:
06. A Traditions/SCC Challenge bi - 1. a combining form meaning “twice,” “two,” used in the formation of compound words: bifacial; bifarious. Functional: having or serving a utilitarian purpose; capable of serving the purpose for which it was designed: functional architecture; a chair that is functional as well as decorative. The Saskatchewan Craft Council and Traditions Handcraft Gallery are challenging the imagination and creativity of craft people with a bi-functional craft contest and exhibition. We are looking for innovative pieces of craft that serve at least two separate and distinct functions. Cheating is not allowed. For example:
Entries should be delivered to the Traditions Handcraft Gallery (2714 - 13th Avenue, Regina) or the SCC Gallery(813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon) by Friday, March 12, 2010. Entries or digital images of entries that arrive before the deadline may receive extra publicity as part of a “build-up” for the completion. Collaborative entries are welcomed. All entries that meet the bi-functional criteria (or tri-function, etc) will be displayed in Traditions for a two week period, with a “people’s choice” ballot for the best piece. The winner of this people’s choice vote will win a prize of $500 cash, plus a one-day shopping spree at Traditions Handcraft Gallery for up to $500 worth of Saskatchewan's best Fine Craft. It is desirable (but not mandatory) that entries be “for sale” while the contest is running. A commission of 40% on any sales will be charged by Traditions. For more information contact Amanda at 306.569.0199 (traditions@sasktel.net) or Mark at 306.653.3616 ext. 27 (scc.director@sasktel.net). 07. Prairie Excellence: The Today and Tomorrow of Prairie Craft In 2010, the Craft Councils from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are joining forces to create a special juried exhibition called Prairie Excellence: The Today and Tomorrow of Prairie Craft. For Saskatchewan, this exhibition will be a temporary, one-year replacement for Dimensions. A comprehensive call for entries document is now receiving the final touches, and will be issued before the end of the year. However, the key points are that:
A few obvious points flow from this. First, the Prairie Excellence exhibition will offer tremendous exposure for those selected. Quite simply, this exhibition will be the greatest exposure vehicle the SCC has ever been involved in creating. Second, the competition will be very tough. Dimensions always has around 35 pieces – Prairie Excellence will have 12 from Saskatchewan. This means that only your very best work will have a chance. The call for entries brochure will be mailed and posted on the website in short order. Stay tuned for further information on this exciting opportunity.
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EDUCATION/WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION INFORMATION All workshops are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated. We encourage pre-registration in case of cancellation or change. Call: 306.522.9788 in Regina, or 306.933.3206 in Saskatoon. (Members may use the toll-free telephone numbers printed on the back of their membership cards). Email: programs@carfac.sk.ca, or visit the CARFAC website for more details. 01. Demystifying Public Art Commissions, Tenders and RFPs Designed to benefit both artists and commissioners of public art, this event will discuss the types of commissions, competitions, calls for proposals and tendering, and provide the participants with the opportunity to better understand the processes involved in applying for and completing a successful public art commission. Saskatoon - Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 - 11:00am to 3:30pm, at the Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave. 02. Getting Your Art Out There: Exhibition Venues and Proposals Artists need to know how to approach public and commercial art galleries, and other exhibition venues. The workshop outlines the basics of preparing an exhibition proposal of your work for various types of exhibition venues and opportunities. Tuesday, February 23rd from 7:00pm to 8:00 pm. Attend from the comfort of your own home by phone. 03. CARFAC SASK Information Session for Emerging Artists This session will introduce you to CARFAC SASK and it's services that can help you establish yourself as a professional in the art community, including programs and workshops, resource centres, and information services such as the website, newsletter, and the Visual Arts Handbook. This session will also introduce copyright and exhibition fees, and touch on public and commercial galleries and artists’ centres, how they are different and what they expect in terms of exhibition proposals. This is a 45 minute session. Open to all. January 13th, noon lecture at the Fifth Parallel Gallery, 050 lecture hall, University of Regina. 04. Copyright for Visual Artists This workshop provides an overview of copyrights that commonly pertain to visual artists. The workshop will cover the following topics: exhibition rights, reproduction rights and moral rights, international aspects of copyright laws, license and assignment of copyright, and copyright collectives. February 11th, 5:00pm at the Fifth Parallel Gallery, 050 lecture hall, University of Regina. 05. A Beginners Introduction to Website Development for Visual Artists This workshop is designed to introduce the artist to concepts of website development and what it takes to design your own website. It will help you answer questions like; should you build your own or pay someone to do it for you. If you build your own what kinds of software will you need, free or to purchase, and what is the best way for you to get your site online. This is a two and a half hour information session. Instructor: Sharon Hamilton. Saskatoon, Saturday April 10th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave., also in North Battleford, date TBA, at The Chapel Gallery, 891 - 99th St. 06. So Many Ideas So Little Time: Time Management for Artists This workshop is a discussion-based session that will explore the pitfalls artists face with time management. Many artists juggle multiple roles as an aspect of their career choice. Some work full-time, part-time or multiple jobs in addition to a studio practice. How can artists efficiently balance their working lives? This workshop will discuss some concrete strategies for creating balance, some simple ways to maximize studio time, scheduling strategies, how studio set-up impacts creative efficiency, and some of Cline’s hard-learned lessons in time management. April 24th from 9:30am to 11:00am at the Signal Hill Gallery, 424 - 10th Ave. South. The session will discuss tips and strategies for pricing artwork. How to determine what fair market value is - size, reputation, dealer’s commissions, prices of similar work, can all influence pricing. Monday, April 12th beginning at 7:30pm at the Gallery Building, at the Corner of College Ave. and Cornwall (old Mackenzie building beside Darke Hall), Regina. This workshop will give you guidelines on how to approach public and commercial art galleries, and other exhibition venues. The workshop covers preparing a portfolio and resume/artist’s CV, contracts, copyright, insurance and how to pack and ship artwork. Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 1:00pm to 3:30pm at the Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre. |
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CALLS FOR ENTRY 01. Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Now in its 49th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition [TOAE] is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place on Nathan Phillips Square every July. As the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors. In 2009, the TOAE presented over $35,000 in cash awards and prizes to participating artists. We welcome applications from artists working in a wide range of traditional and experimental art forms. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2010 |
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SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS Playing with Dimensions – Every spring the Saskatchewan Craft Council invites all Saskatchewan craftspeople to submit up to two hand crafted items for Dimensions, the only open, juried exhibition of Fine Craft in the province. The exhibition will be on view at the SCC Gallery until January 10, 2010. Robertson Trading Post Collection – Private collection of First Nations work. January 15 – February 21, 2010 The Art of the Book '08 – Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG) fifth major touring juried exhibition. February 26 – April 5, 2010 Please check www.saskcraftcouncil.org for updated listings |
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OTHER NEWS Dezeen was launched at the end of November 2006 and has grown rapidly to become one of the most popular and influential architecture and design blogs on the internet. We now get over a million visitors a month, and traffic is growing fast. Dezeen has recently been included in Time magazine’s Design 100 list of the most influential forces in global design, and in Design Week magazine’s Hot 50 list of key figures in design. Visit the Dezeen website to subscribe... 02. The Glass Art Association of Canada Conference The Glass Art Association of Canada Conference will be held from May 26-30, 2010 in Montreal and will be hosted by Espace VERRE. International glass artists such as Lucio Bubacco (Italy), Silvia Levenson (Italy), Anthony Schafermeyer (USA), Clifford Rainey (USA), Tina Oldknow (USA), and internationally-reknowned Canadian glass artists Susan Edgerley, Sarah Hall, Peter Powning, Donald Robertson and Tyler Rock have already confirmed. On May 29, 2010, a glass fashion show, hosted by Laura Donefer, combining glass artists and fashion designers will be the culmination of the conference. Read more about the Glass Art Association and the Conference... 03. The Regina Mayor's Arts and Business Awards The Regina Mayor's Arts and Business Awards are inviting nominations in the categories of:
Nominations deadline is 5:00 p.m., Feb. 20, 2010. Download Nomination Form. People are asked to advise their Intention to Nominate by 5:00 pm, January 15th, 2010. 04. "Radiance, Reflection, Revelation" Studio News: Sarah Hall, RCA, will be teaching "Radiance, Reflection, Revelation," at Regis College, University of Toronto starting in January 2010. Come and learn more about the art, history and techniques of stained glass. A traditional leaded window will be built in class by the artist. Brave souls are welcome to participate.
This 12-week course is open to all (Registration & map attached). House with Studio space for Rent, $680 per month / or work for partial rent. Beautiful location in Ruddell with view of the North Saskathewan river valley. 100km from Saskatoon, 25km from N. Battleford. Harwood Floors, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom and a separate toilet, utility room and a good sized sudio/workshop with concrete floor. Available from Jan 2010. Contact yoshiminishi1219@yahoo.co.jp or call: 306.389.4834 for more information, or view PDF Flyer here... Jamees Korpan has an exhibition, Steelheads 2009, at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum Jan. 4 to Feb. 25, 2010. The show features abstracted welded steel portrait busts of mythical subjects. An artists talk / reception is forthcoming, dates to be announced. Crafty Cat Studio Companion: Jim Gerlinsky is looking to find a good craft home for kitten he found. Estimated to be about 3 months old, litter trained, and already accustomed to life in a studio. Looking for something softer than scrap metal to play with. Phone Jim at 306.843.2251 or email at jmg@sasktel.net. Nov 28 - Dec 24, 401 - 3rd Ave., Meacham. Winter hours now in effect: 11:00am to 6:00pm. Gifts that Inspire Bear Hugs! Join us for a cup of hot spiced apple cider and homemade shortbread.
09. Indigenous art exhibit at RCMP Heritage Centre The Saskatchewan Arts Board is pleased to announce the official opening of Clearing a Path: An Exhibition of Traditional Indigenous Art at the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina. The exhibition will run from Nov 30, 2009 to Mar 6, 2010. For more information, view PDF Poster... 10. Handmade House Showcase Gallery Handmade House Showcase Gallery, 710 Broadway Ave., Saskatoon, presents: Au Naturel. Saskatoon Spinners & Weavers Guild celebrate the "International Year of Natural Fibres," Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5:30 pm, November 30th to January 30th. |
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