| SCC E-News, Vol 4, No 18 . July 17, 2009 |
813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B5 •
Ph: 306.653.3616 • fax: 306.244.2711
Mark Stobbe - Executive Director
Website: www.saskcraftcouncil.org
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SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL
01. New SCC Board Executive
02. Sturdy Stone Commemoration
03. Sturdy Stone Interpretive Tours
04. New Membership Directory
05. Marketing Opportunities
06. Hand Craft for Great Hands
07. Craft producers, Disasters and Insurance
08. Welcome New and Returning SCC Members
09. SCC Markets
01. New SCC Board Executive
We are pleased to announce the new SCC Board Executive for 2009 - 2010.
Rusty Kurenda - Chair
Don Pell - Vice-Chair
Puck Janes - Secretary Recorder
02. Sturdy Stone Commemoration
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ceramic public art in the Sturdy Stone Building, the SCC will be holding a ceremony at the building on Thursday, July 30th at 10:00 pm. Speakers will include:
- The Honourable Christine Tell, Minister of Government Services
- The Honourable Allan Blakeney, Former Premier of Saskatchewan
- Jack Sures
- Victor Cicansky
- Susan Surette (Carlton University)
The ceremony will be followed by a reception at the SCC Gallery.
03. Sturdy Stone Interpretive Tours
There will be interpretive tours of the Sturdy Stone Building on
- Friday, July 31
- Friday, August 7
Tours will depart at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Everyone is invited - gather in the rotunda at the Sturdy Stone Building.
04. New Membership Directory
We are preparing a brand new Membership Directory which will include ALL SCC Members, and the listing fee is included in your annual membership - no additional cost. If you are uncertain about which membership category is most appropriate for you, you may review the details of each here...
For any membership questions, call Chris Jones, Member Services Coordinator: 306.653.3616 ext. 24, or email: scc.memberservices@sasktel.net
Once you have determined your membership category, please send the following to colin@integrityimages.ca.
PROFESSIONAL, AFFILIATED MARKETER, CRAFTPERSON, STUDENT and LIFETIME MEMBERS (if Student or Lifetime member is a craftperson), AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:
- Approx. 50 word Bio. (PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE ELSE EDIT YOUR TEXT CAREFULLY)
- 12 Photographs of your absolute best work - Photos to be as high
quality, high resolution as possible (Minimum 72 dpi, 1000 px wide
or high)
- Portrait photo of yourself - Please send a recent shot (within the
last year), high resolution and high quality. Photo of you at work
is preferred, must be able to see your face
- Link to your website, and any other contact information that you
would like listed - phone, email address, etc.
PATRON MEMBERS, please send the following:
- Approx. 50 word Bio. (PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE ELSE EDIT YOUR TEXT CAREFULLY)
- Portrait photo of yourself - High quality, headshot of full body
shot will work
- Photo of your favourite piece(s) of craft and why they are so
meaningful and special to you
- A link to your personal or professional website (if desired)
ORGANIZATIONS (guilds, galleries, associations, etc) please send the following:
- Approx 50 word description of your organization
- A Representative photo of your organizations - could be of
building (if a gallery) a piece of work (if a guild), etc.
- A link to your website and other contact information
05. Marketing Opportunity
It’s time for Saskatchewan craft producers to start wining. The SCC will be taking a sales booth at the Premier Festival 2009 held at TCU Place in Saskatoon from September 23 to 26th. The event is a showcase and tasting for wine, whiskey and beer. We will be selling any wine related products that you can supply. Possibilities include:
- Goblets
- Bottle stoppers
- Bottle racks and holders
- Shot glasses
- Beer steins
- Jim Gerlinsky’s back yard bottle holders
- Whatever you come up with
The SCC will be taking a 40% commission on any sales. If you are interested in participating, please send images of what you wish to supply, your retail price, and the volume that you can supply to Chris Jones at scc.memberservices@sasktel.net by August 14th. Orders will be placed by August 21st, with delivery needed by September 18th.
06. Hand Craft for Great Hands
Perfect for gifts, bridge, or whiling away the hours at the cabin. The SCC’s craft playing cards will be coming off the printing press around the end of July. The playing face of the cards feature the following:
| Wood (clubs) |
Clay(Spades) |
Glass (Hearts) |
Metal (Diamonds) |
| Gordon Galenza |
Charley Farrero |
Sue Hunchuk |
Elizabeth Goluch |
| Malcolm Zander |
Karen Franzen |
Susana Rutherford |
Les Potter |
| Judy Wood |
Rod & Denyse Simair |
James Lavoie |
Alanna Baird |
| Paul Gort |
Sandra Ledingham |
Shauna Mitru |
Vivienne Jones |
| Mike Saretsky |
Deb Kuzyk/Ray Mackie |
Teri Hall |
Janis Kerman |
| Karel Aelterman |
Ken Wilkinson |
Janice Stefan
Debbie Wells |
Susan Garvie |
| Enrico Konig |
Cindy Clarke |
Tanya Lyons |
Dawn MacNutt |
| UP Morelli |
Mel Bolen |
Jo Ludwig |
Anne Sportun |
| Peter Shaughnessy |
Susan Robertson |
Bonny Houston |
Melody Armstrong |
| Lim Lorriman |
Zach Quinn |
Sarah Hall |
Brad Hall |
| David Freeman |
Louise Tessier |
Teresa Burrows |
Megan Hazel |
| Arthur Perlett |
Paula Cooley |
Ted Jolda |
James Korpan |
| Nicola D’Agnone |
Puck Janes |
Linda Billo |
Gillian Batcher |
| Jokers |
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Back Cover |
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| Michael Hosaluk |
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Kaija Sanelma Harris |
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| Anita Rocamora |
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We expect delivery from the printer around the end of July. If you wish to order decks, call Donna at 653.3616 ext. 0 or e-mail saskcraftcouncil@sasktel.net.
Download PDF order form...
Prices are:
Retail: $6/deck,
11-50 decks: $5/deck,
Over 50 decks: $4 deck.
PST and GST apply. A $10 shipping fee will be charged for any orders we have to mail (avoid this by dropping by the gallery).
07. Craft producers, Disasters and Insurance
It’s been widely reported that former SCC Board Chair Ken Wilkinson suffered major fire damage to his studio. He believed that his home-owners insurance would cover him for a disaster like this. However, since he was operating a studio, the insurance situation is at best complicated and at worst dismaying.
We believe that many SCC members could be in the same predicament if disaster strikes. As a result, the SCC has been discussing these issues with the Affinity Insurance Services to see if there is a way that a package tailor made for craft studios can be developed by insurers.
Therefore, if you are operating a studio on premises only insured by your home-owners or tenant packages, you very likely are not insured for many aspects of your craft practice.
If you want to both protect yourself and help Affinity work with insurance companies to develop a package for craft producers, please call Glen Hufsmith at 306.242.8822. He will request an appropriate coverage package from several insurance companies. With your permission, he will also use the information gathered to work with the SCC to attempt to get a policy tailored for craft producers.
08. Welcome New and Returning SCC Members
Cherie Westmoreland, Regina SK - Photography
Susan Clark, Basel, Switzerland - Fibre
Eva Germaine Kyle, Regina, SK - Clay
Irene Tillusz, Cymric, SK – Photography
Janet Dyer, Moose Jaw, SK – Fibre
09. SCC Markets
SASKATCHEWAN HANDCRAFT FESTIVAL
Alex Dillabough Centre, Battleford, July 17 – 19, 2009
HARVEST MOON FINE CRAFT MARKET
Stockade Convention Centre, Lloydminster, September 12 – 13, 2009
WINTERGREEN FINE CRAFT MARKET
Conexus Arts Centre, Regina, November 13 – 15, 2009 |
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EDUCATION/WORKSHOPS
None at this time. |
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CALLS FOR ENTRY
01. RBC Award for Glass
01. 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. The winner of the RBC Award for Glass will receive $7,000.00. View the attached PDF for details.
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SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
01. Current Exhibition
02. Upcoming Exhibition
01. CURRENT EXHIBITION:
Sturdy Stone Centre Ceramic Murals – Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the architectural ceramics featured on the Sturdy Stone Centre in downtown Saskatoon.
July 17 – August 23, 2009
02. UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS:
Reflection – Collaborative ceramics featuring tile murals by Wendy Parsons & Zach Dietrich.
August 28 – October 4, 2009
Recent Works by Mel Bolen – Ceramics works supported by Saskatchewan Arts Board grant and influenced by EMMA 2008.
October 9 – November 22, 2009
Playing with Dimensions – SCC annual juried touring exhibition for 2009.
November 27, 2009 – 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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AWARDS, GRANTS, FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
01. Cultural Spaces Canada Program
01. Apply for funding from the Cultural Spaces Canada Program
The Cultural Spaces Canada Program (CSC) contributes to improved physical conditions for artistic creativity, presentation and exhibition. It is designed to increase and improve access for Canadians to performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and to museum collections, heritage displays and exhibitions. CSC supports the renovation and expansion/construction of arts and heritage facilities, and the acquisition of specialized equipment as well as preparation of feasibility studies for cultural infrastructure projects.
Applications can be submitted to the nearest Department of Canadian Heritage office at anytime throughout the year. For more information, click here...
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OTHER NEWS
01. New Website for Paula Cooley Pottery
02. Invitation to Sculptors - Wood, Stone, Metal
03. Western Canadian Blacksmith Guild Conference
04. Kilns for Sale
05. "Saskatchewan Flame" Wood fired ceramics
06. When I think of the land
07. Ted Godwin: The Regina Five Years
08. Location Stories
09. Highway One - Studio Tour
10. Susan Rankin Exhibition
11. Raven's Room Gallery
12. Thickwood Hills Studio Trail
13. ARTfullNESS
01. New Website for Paula Cooley Pottery
Paula Cooley is pleased to announce the launching of her new website. The website features a gallery of her finest work to date as well as some interesting background information about Paula and news of upcoming events. Visit: www.paulacooley.com.
02. Invitation to Sculptors - Wood, Stone, Metal
Opportunity to place your sculpture on our newly created meditation and sculpture path. The path has been created in a wooded area around our Organic Art and Healing Farm, and is approx. 250m all together. Come out and have a look! The farm is located 20 minutes south of Saskatoon, close to Blackstrap.
It is planned to have the sculptures changing over a certain time period to keep the look fresh. There is lots of space, also beside the path on a grass area.
Contact me if you are interested, and to get directions: Beate Epp, freehorse64@yahoo.com
03. Western Canadian Blacksmith Guild Conference - August 7-9
The Saskatchewan Chapter of the Western Canadian Blacksmith Guild is hosting the bi-annual Canadian Blacksmith Conference. The event will be held on August 7-9, 2009, with an evening event on the 6th. We invite any interested participants to join us. We have a great line-up of demonstrators and some hands-on events. The Conference will be held at Ness Creek, a great area for good lakes and summer fun. To get more information, visit our web page at www.caniron.ca (Larry Olm,
President W.C.B.G).
04. Kilns for Sale
Skutt 181
- interior 18" high by 17" diameter, octagon shaped
- goes to Cone 6
- 115v/230-208 amp (like a clothes dryer)
- good shape, but needs an element replaced (element in unopened package included)
- includes 2 full shelves
- $350 obo
- view Kijiji link for photo and more information
Skutt 231
- interior 27" high by 23 1/2" diameter, decagon shaped
- goes to Cone 8
- 2W240
- includes 4 1/2 shelves
- $600 obo
- view Kijiji link for photo and more information
For more information, or to purchase one of these Kilns, email Teresa at tgagne@sasktel.net
05. "Saskatchewan Flame" Wood fired ceramics - July 15 - August 30
Chapel Gallery North Battleford Researched and curated by Charley Farrero. Travelled by Sask Terra.
06. When I think of the land - May 23 - September 20
This permanent collection exhibition explores how artists have chosen to work with the theme of landscape in ways that differ from “traditional” landscape painting. These non-conventional portrayals of landscape include works by artists such as Don Proch, Richard Gorenko, Doris Larson and Lorne Beug. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert Street, 306.584.4250, www.mackenzieartgallery.ca
07. Ted Godwin: The Regina Five Years
Ted Godwin: The Regina Five Years, 1957-1967 - May 8 - Aug 30.
This exhibition is a timely and detailed examination of the early years of his career. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert Street 306.584.4250, www.mackenzieartgallery.ca.
08. Locations Stories
HAND WAVE GALLERY presents, LOCATION STORIES an exhibition of hand blown glass
by SUSAN RANKIN of Apsley, ON.
July 3 to Aug . 14, 2009, Opening Reception: Sunday, July 5: 2 pm - 5 pm.
Come out for a drive, bring a friend.
09. Highway One - Studio Tour
Don't miss the fun along Highway #1. Rush Lake to Mortlach, SK, from Saturday, Sept 26 to 27, 2009. Click here for PDF brochure...
10. Susan Rankin Exhibition - VALID OBJECTS OF BEAUTY
The exhibition, Valid Objects of Beauty, which includes 100 pieces of handblown
glass by Susan Rankin, will be on display from June 4 to August 30, 2009, at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery,
Crescent Park, Moose Jaw. View PDF flyer here...
11. Raven’s Room Gallery
This summer, the SCC is operating the Raven’s Room Gallery in partnership with the Land of the Loon Resort. The second exhibition will run from June 30 - Sept. 8, 2009. The artisans are: Brent Parkin, Sue Robertson & Heike Fink. Click here for more details...
12. Thickwood Hills Studio Trail - August 8 & 9, 2009
Follow the blue moon signs on the 9th annual self-drive tour of 11 studios in the Shell Lake area. Watch demonstrations and purchase unique treasures: pottery, painting, bronze casting, wood turning, quilting, glass, jewelry, etc. Pick up a brochure at art or tourism centres, go to www.studiotrail.com, or call 306.468.2853 for more information.
13. ARTfullNESS - July 13-19, 2009
Ness Creek Music Festival - www.artfullness.ca.
A group of artists will assemble for the inaugural collaborative visual art event. They will create a masterpiece of public art under the watchful eye of 3000 music festival goers.
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