| SCC E-News, Vol 3, No 14 . May 22, 2009 |
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Ph: 306.653.3616 • fax: 306.244.2711
Mark Stobbe - Executive Director
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SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL
01. Annual General Meeting
02. "Unity and Diversity"
03. More Big Fun
04. Korean Cultural Tour Lottery
05. Flatland Fibre - Off The Wall
06. Welcome New and Returning SCC Members
07. Dimensions Jury Decisions & The People's Picks
08. Cheongju Update
09. Food and the SCC Executive Director - Call for Recipes
10. SCC Markets
01. Annual General Meeting - Sunday, May 24
WHERE: Estate of Lou Paquette (click here for a map)
Agenda:
10:00 am – Call to order for the AGM
- Election of Board Members
- Debate and vote on proposed bylaw changes – membership categories
- Briefing on SCC Retail plans
12:00 noon – Delicious Lunch provided by the SCC
1:30 pm – Educational session - “How to brand yourself as a craft person without getting burned”
- Conducted by Dr. Ayten Archer, Assistant Professor of Marketing and Management at the Edwards School of Business.
4:00 pm – Fun and Frivolity
- Old tyme community picnic games
- Pot Luck Supper – bring something along to share
- BYOB
Carpooling encouraged: the SCC will pay mileage for any person arriving with three other members as passengers. Free soft drinks and juice for designated drivers.
Contact Donna at 653.3616 ext. 0 if you need help in finding a ride.
02. Saskatchewan Successful in "Unity and Diversity" Competition
11 pieces of Saskatchewan Fine Craft will be travelling to South Korea as part of the "Unity and Diversity" exhibition at the Cheonju International Craft Biennale. The Saskatchewan pieces were unveilled at a press conference held at Kramer Ltd. in Regina before being transported to Edmonton for crating.
full story...
03. More Big Fun
A mirror that always makes a person look good. A sheep chair, complete with bobbing head. Those were just two of the 60-some pieces by the participants at More Big Fun held over the May long weekend. It was once again a hugely successful event. Participants had more big fun, and did more big making. People attending the auction did more big bidding.
04. Korean Cultural Tour Lottery
The winner of the Korean Cultural Tour Lottery is Ron Anderson. Ron's a glass blower from Shellbrook, and plans to take his wife Anne on this dream vacation. The winning ticket was drawn at the More Big Fun auction on May 18th. You can still purchase a tour package to see the Cheongju International Craft Biennale and other cultural treasures of Korea.
view PDF details...
05. Flatland Fibre – Off the Wall
Two Upcoming Special Events at the SCC Gallery
Public Reception: Sunday, May 24, 2 to 5 pm - Wine and cheese on a Sunday afternoon in May to celebrate the fibre artists and their “off the wall” work.
Panel Discussion Evening: Thursday, May 28, 7:30 pm - Join three panelists for discussion about the works in the exhibition. Spend an evening enjoying, exploring and exchanging views about “off the wall” textiles.
Anahit Falihi – textile artist and educator
Celine Schmidt – furniture maker with textile tendencies
Glenda Hudson – owner of The Wool Emporium.
06. Welcome New and Returning SCC Members
Marsha Schuld - Rush Lake, SK - Fibre Artist
07. Dimensions Jury Decisions & The People's Picks
This year, before jury members Chantal Gilbert and Mel Bolen began their intensive two day examination of the 146 entries into Playing with Dimensions, the assembly of entries was open for public viewing. People were given the opportunity to ‘choose their own show” – to pick the 35 pieces they believed should be in Playing with Dimensions. The results have now been tabulated and compared with the juror picks. Every piece entered got at least one vote, and almost all pieces were picked on at least 10% of the ballots. This shows the overall depth and quality of the entries – and the difficult task faced by the jury. At the other end of the scale, no piece was named on every ballot.
We’ve categorized the people’s choices into 4 groups:
- Majority Picks – named on over 50% of the ballots. There were 15 of these. Of these, 13 were also selected by the jury. Therefore, the jury chose 87% of the pieces that were also chosen by a majority of voters.
- Strongly Accepted Picks – named on between 33% and 50% of the ballots. There were also 15 pieces in this group – and 6 were also chosen by the jury. Therefore, the jury chose 40% of the pieces selected by between one third and one half of voters.
- Bubble Picks – named on between 25% and 33% of the ballots. If the show was selected by the public vote, only 5 of these pieces would have been able to be included. All would have been “on the bubble” – there would have been a 10 way tie for the last two spots in the show. Too close to call. There were 13 pieces in this group – and 5 were also chosen by the jury – for a 38% agreement rate with the jury.
Not strongly supported by the public – named on less than 25% of the ballots. There were 103 pieces in this group – of which 11 were selected by the jury – or an 11% selected.
So what does it all mean? First – that every entry had merit. Almost every piece received at least 10% support from the public. Second – the best tends to stand out. Almost 90% of the pieces most admired by the public were chosen by the jury. At the other end of the scale, only 11% of pieces that received less than 25% support were chosen by the jury. Third – the jury has a tough task, and will not please everyone. Not a single ballot was identical to the jury selected show.
The people “picking their own show” had a wide range of craft and artistic training. Some were “greenhorns”. Others were experienced makers. Some were former Dimensions jurors. However, our two jurors did have one thing that was different than anyone else picking. That was time – time to study, reflect and debate.
08. Cheongju Update
Unity and Diversity Exhibition. Almost 500 craft artists submitted work to this competition. The regional juries will be setting to work this week. It promises to be a really good show – one that all Canadian craft people can be proud of.
Cheongju Market place. We’ve received many very good proposals for work in the marketplace. We’re still working on financing and logistical arrangements. For those of you who submitted proposals, bear with us. We’re going as fast as we can on this. Thanks for your patience.
Tour packages. The tour packages organized by the CCF and Mimi Tours are a great deal for a wonderful experience. LINK HERE. Think about going, or pass on the idea to anyone that you think might be interested.
09. Food and the SCC Executive Director - Call for Recipes
In 1992, the person who is now the Executive Director of the SCC went to New York city on a provincial trade mission. The opposition in the Legislature was criticizing the trip,and demanded to know what Mark Stobbe was doing in New York. It was explained that he was attending meetings, doing things like helping to sell Saskatchewan pasta.
Bill Boyd, the member from Kindersley demanded to know, "And just what does Mr. Stobbe know about pasta?"
Premier Romanow replied, "Are you kidding - have you never seen the guy!"
The point is, Stobbe knows food. And he knows that Saskatchewan craft people are amongst the best cooks in the world. That's one reason he likes the job so much. He believes it is time to share this culinary knowledge - Please send your favourite recipes in to the SCC Cookbook Project.
Just e-mail them to saskcraftcouncil@sasktel.net. And you can write a short statement about you, your craft, or your food.
10. SCC Markets
Application deadlines for the SCC markets are as follows:
Handcraft Festival – May 31, 2009
Wintergreen – June 14, 2009
Harvest Moon – July 1, 2009 |
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EDUCATION/WORKSHOPS
01. Saskatoon Potters Guild Workshop
02. Jamie Russell - Found in the Wood
01. 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, or phone: 306.343.6566
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
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CALLS FOR ENTRY
01. The Red Hot Show
02. Sales Opportunity
03. RBC Award for Glass
04. World of Threads Festival
05.
Waskesiu Artisan's Show and Sale
06. Call for Craft Vendors - Fringe Festival
01. 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...
02. 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
03. 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.
04. 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
05. 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). View PDF for details
06. 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.
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SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
01. Flatland Fibre - Off The Wall
02. Upcoming Exhibitions
01. Flatland Fibre, Off The Wall - Curated by Judy Haraldson & Leslie Potter
May 1 - 31, 2009
Three dimensional works by Saskatchewan textile artists, in conjunction with Quilt Saskatchewan 2009, a national quilt conference hosted by Saskatoon Quilters Guild.
Public Reception: Sunday, May 24, 2 to 5 pm
Wine and cheese on a Sunday afternoon in May to celebrate the fibre artists and their “off the wall” work.
Panel Discussion Evening: Thursday, May 28, 7:30 pm
Join three panelists for discussion about the works in the exhibition. Spend an evening enjoying, exploring and exchanging views about “off the wall” textiles.
Anahit Falihi – textile artist and educator
Celine Schmidt – furniture maker with textile tendencies
Glenda Hudson – owner of The Wool Emporium
02. UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS:
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...
Raven Room Gallery at Land of the Loon Resort & SCC present the works of James Korpan, Melody Armstrong & Barbara Goretzky, May 15 to June 30, 2009 at Anglin Lake.
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AWARDS, GRANTS, FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
01. Saskatchewan Arts Board
02. Canada Council for the Arts
01. Saskatchewan Arts Board
The Saskatchewan Arts Board’s dealines are listed on their website.
For details please visit - www.artsboard.sk.ca
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.
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OTHER NEWS
01. Ken Wilkinson Fire
02. Raven's Room Gallery
03. Thickwood Hills Studio Trail
04. Hagblom Exhibition - All In All
05. Studio Magazine
06. Deb Kuzyk and Ray Mackie Exhibition
07. Handwave Gallery presents...
08. Lee Brady - Article in Our Canada
09. ARTfullNESS
10. Parkland Artisan Tour
11. Be on the Lookout
12. Box Social
13. South Korea - Cultural Tour
14. CARFAC
01. Ken Wilkinson Fire
Many of you will have heard about the fire at the studio of SCC Board Chair Ken Wilkinson. A short in the lighting wiring ignited the blaze, which caused significant structural damage, and destroyed his summer market inventory. Ken has been working with Rowan Pantel, who also lost equipment and inventory.
As luck would have it, Ken’s stepdaughter Farideh had already booked the SCC Gallery to trial the concept of a “Gallery Concert”. (Click here for poster) She has decided to donate the proceeds from this concert to his studio rebuilding. A number of craft people have donated work which will be auctioned off at this concert (both a live and a silent auction), with the proceeds going to help Ken and Rowan get back on their feet.
So, on Saturday, May 30, you can help out Ken and Rowan while enjoying a great evening of music. Farideh combines an angelic voice with a devilish wit. You’ll enjoy every minute.
02. 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.
03. 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.
04. Gale Hagblom Exhibition - "All In All"
May 19-30, 2009, at the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, Room 191, Murray Building, University of Saskatchewan, 3 Campus Drive, Saskatoon. Reception will be held at 7pm on May 22.
05. 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...
06. Deb Kuzyk and Ray Mackie Exhibition
Lucky Rabbit Pottery
May 8 - 31, 2009
We are opening a new exhibit of our work...and a new website, still in progress, visit if you get the chance. www.luckyrabbitpottery.ca.
07. HAND WAVE GALLERY presents
ANIMATED - an exhibition of figurative clay sculpture,
by ANITA ROCAMORA of Meacham, SK.
May 15- June 30,
Come out for a drive, bring a friend.
08. Lee Brady has an article published in Our Canada, April/May 2009 issue under Crafty Canadians p. 54, 55 - entitled 'Glass Menagerie'. We are arranging to have a copy for our resource centre.
09. 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.
10. 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.
11. Be on the lookout:
In 1921, the University of Saskatchewan hired a Professor of Ceramics Engineering (the first in the British Empire) and began testing clay deposits and ceramics techniques in Saskatchewan. For the next 30 years, the U of S was a producer of a wide range of ceramics products. Examples of this work is being sought by Duff Spafford, Professor Emeritus at the Department of Political Studies. The U of S ceramics can be identified by being stamped with “University of Sask. Ceramic Dept.” Or “Made from Saskatchewan Clay”. In some cases, the University’s coat of Arms will also be on the piece. If you have a piece of this ceramics work, or come across one, please let Professor Spafford know at spafford@duke.usask.ca
12. Box Social
We feature all Artist Bios and Links to Personal Websites, opportunities to post News and Events through both our site and our blog page and an opportunity to be a part of an online community that strives to serve Western Canadian artists from Manitoba to BC. Check out our site at www.boxsocialdesign.blogspot.com
In addition to offering all of the above, we choose to do so at a low monthly administration + commission fee. All that info is available through our site or by emailing us: boxsocial.mariko@gmail.com or boxsocial.catherine@gmail.com
13. 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.
14. CARFAC - www.carfac.sk.ca or 306.522.9788 (R), 306.933.3206 (S)
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