EDUCATION/WORKSHOPS
01. Guitar Building Course
02. Jamie Russell - Found in the Wood

01. Three week Guitar Building Course - July 6 to July 24, 2009
Build a dreadnought guitar, an OM size guitar, or a Classical Guitar, over the three week period. The sides will be pre-bent, the finish will be a light coat of satin lacquer, and they will be strung. You will have a choice of a sitka or englemann spruce top. You will have a choice of East Indian rosewood or big leaf flame maple back & sides. The necks will be mahogany, the fingerboard choices are rosewood or ebony. The scale length choice will be 25.5” or 25” for steel strings & 650mm for classicals. You will learn to use hand tools as well as power tools.

The course will take place at the Timeless Instrument Shop in Tugaske, SK. The hours of class will from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm with a quick break for lunch. They will be 6 day weeks with Sunday off. The cost of the course is $2,800.00 (includes materials). If you have read a guitar making book prior to this class it will be helpful. If you are looking for books to purchase Timeless Instruments, has some for sale. Housing is available across the street from Timeless Instruments shop at a cost of $180.00 for the three weeks. You will have to buy & cook your own food. If you want to use a trailer court there is one in the Village at a cost of $15.00 p/night. There is room for eight students only, first come first enrolled. A non-refundable deposit of $75.00 will ensure your place in the course. If you have any more questions contact David Freeman david@timelessinstruments.com, or phone toll free: 1.888.884.2753.

There is an online auction for one space at www.luth.org. Proceeds going to the guild of American Luthiers, it ends June 1 at 12 pm pacific time.

02. Red Deer College - Summer School of the Arts
Found in the Wood with instructor, Jamie Russell
July 20 - 24 (Course # 913)
Fees: $545.00 - To register call 403.357.3663 or visit www.rdc.ab.ca/continuingeducation

CALLS FOR ENTRY
01. CARFAC Mentoring Program
02. Kick Off to Canada Day
03. The Red Hot Show
04. Sales Opportunity
05. RBC Award for Glass
06. World of Threads Festival
07. Call for Craft Vendors - Fringe Festival

01. Call for artists & mentors – CARFAC mentoring program
CARFAC SASK is seeking 8 evolving artists and established mentors to participate in the CARFAC SASK mentorship program, which pairs qualified and experienced professionals with visual artists wishing to develop professional skills, enhance their art practices and/or change media. For more information, click here... Deadline for application is July 15, 2009.

02. Kick Off to Canada Day Street Festival
The event will be held on behalf of the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre and it will run from 11:00am-6:00pm on Tuesday June 30th, 2009 in North Battleford. The festival will be held downtown with the street blocked off from traffic. There will be a BBQ, music, entertainment, activities for kids, and other booths set up. If your are interested in setting up a booth to sell your craft please email Tony Montanaro as soon as possible, or call 306.446.0622.

Toni Montanaro, Program Coordinator, Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre

03. The Red Hot Show
INFLUX Jewellery Gallery invites artists to interpret the theme of “The Red Hot Show” for our autumn exhibition of contemporary art jewellery. Some like it Red, some like it Hot and some like it Red Hot. What is your preference? Show us the limit of your passion for art, for life, or for whatever revs you up and keeps your work alive. As always, quality, uniqueness of design, and innovation will be high on the priority list of accepted work. View PDF details and application form here...

04. 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. View PDF for details

05. 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.

06. 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. Application Forms - www.worldofthreadsfestival.com

07. 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.

SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
01. Current Exhibition

01. CURRENT EXHIBITION:

Interplay – Susan Robertson, curatorial direction by Martha Cole, June 5 – July 12, 2009
Recent ceramic sculptural work depicting a new direction for this senior artisan.
RECEPTION: Friday, June 5, 7 – 9 pm

View PDF promotion here...

AWARDS, GRANTS, FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
01. Cultural Spaces Canada Program
02. Canada Council for the Arts

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...

02. 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
01. Clay Gallery, Lumsden
02. Waskesiu Artisan's Show and Sale
03. Culture on the Go grant
04. MacKenzie Members' Sale
05. Anita Rocamora Exhibtion
06. Broadway Art Encounter
07. Design Group - Open Studio
08. Paul Lapointe Exhibition
09. Raven's Room Gallery
10. Populating Veduta
11. Thickwood Hills Studio Trail
12. Francis Werry - The Thunder Above
13. Studio Magazine
14. ARTfullNESS
15. Parkland Artisan Tour
16. South Korea - Cultural Tour

01. Clay Gallery, Lumsden
Clay Gallery is an artist-owned venue featuring local and international artists. Showcasing Contemporary clay sculpture, Water fountains, Garden planters, Teapots & mugs, Original artwork, Jewelry and more. Open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 1-5pm, and Saturday, 10-4pm. The Gallery is located at 215 James St. N. Downtown Lumsden, SK. For more information, call 306.731.2992, or email goretzky@sasktel.net.

02. Waskesiu Artisan's Show and Sale
Gail Carlson announces that the Waskesiu Artisan's Show and Sale is cancelled for 2009.

03. Culture on the Go grant deadline June 26
The Saskatchewan Arts Board pilot program Culture on the Go: Touring and Market Access encourages creative ventures and partnerships in touring and market access in order to provide the people of Saskatchewan with increased exposure to the province’s artists and artistic products. Presenters, producers, organizations, companies, independent artists, collectives and/or ad hoc groups are eligible to submit proposals. Applicants are encouraged to call the Program Consultant well in advance of the deadline to discuss their proposals. For more information visit www.artsboard.sk.ca/Grants/grants_culture.htm or contact Noreen Neu, Program Consultant – Touring and Access at 306.787.3093 or 1.800.667.7526, or email nneu@artsboard.sk.ca.

04. MacKenzie Gallery Shop - Members' Sale
Join us for our summer sale on Friday, June 5, 2009 and Saturday, June 6, 2009, where current MacKenzie Art Gallery Members will receive an additional 10% off all regular priced items, for a total discount of 20%. Click here for PDF poster...

05. Anita Rocamora, Exhibtion
The Hand Wave Gallery, 409 3rd Ave. in the Village of Meacham, is showing an Animated exhibition of figurative clay sculpture by Anita Rocamore, from May 15 - June 30.

For details call, 306.376.2221 or visit the Hand Wave Gallery website, www.handwave.ca.

06. Broadway Art Encounter
Broadway businesses and shops are transformed into exhibition spaces bringing art out of the gallery and into the every day. Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Included in this year's list of participants (exhibiting on the second floor of Lydia's) is Darren Gowan.

07. Design Group - Open Studio
The 330 Ave. G South Design Group will host an Open House on June 6, 2009, from 10:00am til 4:00pm. Design Group members include, M Craig Campbell, Glen Grismer, James S Korpan, Daryl Richardson, Marlessa Wesolowski, and Ken Wilkinson.

08. Paul Lapointe Exhibition - Bark, Paper, Stone
Handmade House will be presenting a new show by Paul Lapointe entitled BARK, PAPER, STONE. The new show will run from June 1 to July 25. Paul says, "These works are created with chance, openness, and intuition. The materials originate in River Lot 28 near Batoche, where I live."

09. 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 first show, consisting of work by James Korpan, Melody Armstrong, and Barbara Goretzky opened for the May Long weekend, and will be running until June 30th. (click here for poster) If you are heading “up to the lakes” this summer, be sure to stop in and see this great show.

The second exhibition will run from June 30 - Sept. 8, 2009. The artisans are: Brent Parkin, Sue Robertson & Heike Fink.

10. Populating Veduta - Documenting the Cathedral Village
Citizens of Veduta: Documenting the Cathedral Village - A film production translated to large-scale paintings. (click here for PDF postcard).

11. 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.

12. Francis Werry, The Thunder Above Exhibition
The McIntyre Gallery, 2347 McIntyre Street, Regina, will display an exhibition of Frances Werry's "Thunder Above" paintings from May 22 - June 13, 2009. Reception: Friday, May 22, 2009 5:00 to 7:00 pm. For more details, www.mcintyregallery.com.

13. Studio Magazine
Studio magazine is the new national voice for Canadian craft. As a member of one of Canada’s Craft Councils, we want you to have access to an amazing promotional opportunity in Studio magazine, and we are offering this to you at a highly discounted rate. View the PDF Studio Media Kit for more details...

14. 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.

15. Parkland Artisan Tour - June 20th & 21st, Shellbrook and area. Download demonstration schedules, local maps and brochure information at www.shellbrooktour.com. This site also has images of artwork produced by local artists and guest artists. Friday the 19th, 8pm, features Pipes and Fire, with the Prince Albert Pipe Band evoking the flames of a pottery pit fire. This is set on the hill overlooking the river at Riverview Arts. For a brochure to be mailed, call 747.3330. Brochures are also available in both Carfac offices and at SCC.

16. South Korea - 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.