e-News
Vol 3 No 13, May 8, 2009
813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B5
Ph: 306.653.3616 • fax: 306.244.2711
Donna Potter - Admin Assistant
Mark Stobbe - Executive Director
Colin Wallace - E-News Coordinator
Website: www.saskcraftcouncil.org
SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL
1. Annual General Meeting
2. Welcome New and Returning SCC Members
3. Unity & Diversity Results
4. More Big Fun
5. Summer Job Opening
6. Dimensions Jury Decisions & The People's Picks
7. Cheongju Update
8. Gardenscape
9. Food and the SCC Executive Director - Call for Recipes
10. SCC Markets
EDUCATION/WORKSHOPS
11. Saskatoon Potters Guild Workshop
12. Jamie Russell - Found in the Wood
CALLS FOR ENTRY
13. The Better Good Store
14. Sales Opportunity
15. RBC Award for Glass
16. World of Threads Festival
17. Waskesiu Artisan's Show and Sale
18. Call for Craft Vendors - Fringe Festival
SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
19. Flatland Fibre - Off The Wall
AWARDS, GRANTS, FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
20. Saskatchewan Arts Board
21. Canada Council for the Arts
OTHER NEWS
22. Jamie Russell - Bestiary
23. Interface - Anita Rocamora and June J. Jacobs
24. Lee Brady - Article in Our Canada
25. ARTfullNESS
26. Parkland Artisan Tour
27. Be on the Lookout
28. Box Social
29. South Korea - Cultural Tour
30. CARFAC
1. Annual General Meeting
The 2009 Annual General Meeting will be on Sunday, May 24th at the estate of Lou Paquette (click here for map).
10:00am - Call to Order for AGM
Noon - Lunch (Delicious, according to rumours)
1:30pm - Educational session: "Branding Yourself as a Craft Person without getting Burned"
4:00pm till ? - Fun & Games, BYOB
At this meeting, the SCC will be debating and voting on the proposed membership criteria changes that were distributed last month. Please e-mail scc.director@sasktel.net, or call Mark at 306.653.3616 ext. 27 if you wish to discuss.
2. Welcome New and Returning SCC Members
Claudine Mathys - Fibre
Louise Perrin - Fibre & Mixed Media
Miranda Jones - Metal & Mixed Media
3. Unity & Diversity Results
Eleven Saskatchewan craft people had work selected for the Unity and Diversity Exhibition travelling to the Cheongju Craft International Biennale. Congratulations to Mel Bolen, AnneMarie Buchmann-Gerber, Paula Cooley, Nicola D’Agnone, Jane Evans, Anna Hergert, Michael Hosaluk, June Jacobs, Claude Morin, Cathy Terepocki and Ken Wilkinson. The official announcement will be made at Kramer Ltd this Thursday.
4. More Big Fun Auction
It’s been described the craft equivalent of putting Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Marie Currie in a room together – and not letting them out until they’ve invented something. Together. 20 Craft artists and 10 students will be locked up in the Sculpture Studio at the University of Saskatchewan for the May long weekend. Come and see what this collaboration produces at the MBF Auction, Monday, May 18th. Viewing at 6, bidding begins around 7.
5. Summer Job Opening
The SCC has received funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program to hire a student this summer. Click here for details - please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested and qualified.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. GARDENSCAPE
Our first experience at Saskatoon’s Gardenscape March 27-29 was a great learning experience and reasonably successful from a marketing standpoint with gross sales of just over $2,000. The weather was warm and sunny bringing out thousands of people who were thinking about being outdoors. Huge display of yard and garden tractors, hot tubs and garden landscaping dominated the floor of the market but our corner booth set-up from the recently retired Dave Collins gave our display a solid professional look. We set up across the aisle from a mega-booth featuring the work of Don Pell and Mike Saretsky so we had a strong SCC presence. New member Jeannette Lussier was down the aisle and Steven Girard/Shon Profit were also nearby. We talked about joining together for 2010 to establish the size of booth display that will match the size of the large commercial displays. I spent many hours talking to countless shoppers and learned how tiring it is to be on your feet for 12 hours at a time much to the delight of the other SCC members. Anyone interested in joining this effort next year should get in touch with Chris at the office.
9. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. The Better Good Store will be opening on Broadway Ave in early May. We are a store specializing in environmentally and socially sustainable products. We are seeking local artisans who make things from recycled, reclaimed or sustainable materials. Please call 242.4663 and speak to Laura or Corey Neufeld if interested.
14. 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
15. 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. Please see the attached PDF for details.
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. Flatland Fibre, Off The Wall - Curated by Judy Haraldson & Leslie Potter
Three dimensional works by Saskatchewan textile artists, in conjunction with Quilt Saskatchewan 2009, a national quilt conference hosted by Saskatoon Quilters Guild. Panel Discussion Evening will be held on Thursday, May 28 at 7:30pm. Mark your calendar: details will follow in upcoming newsletters.
May 1 - 31, 2009
Reception: Sunday, May 24, 2 - 5pm
See Invitation
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
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.
AWARDS, GRANTS, FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
20. Saskatchewan Arts Board
The Saskatchewan Arts Board’s dealines are listed on their website.
For details please visit - www.artsboard.sk.ca
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21. 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
22. Jamie Russell: Bestiary
April 3–June 7, 2009
Guest-curated by Stephen Hogbin for the Mendel Art Gallery
Curator Lecture: Thursday, April 16 at 7pm
Opening Reception: Friday, April 17 at 8pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, May 3 at 2pm
23. Interface
Featuring Anita Rocamora and June J. Jacobs
April 8 to May 16, 2009
Reception: Wednesday, April 8, 7 - 9pm
Mysteria Gallery, 2706 13th Avenue, Regina • www.mysteria.ca
See Invitation
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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.
30. CARFAC - www.carfac.sk.ca or 306.522.9788 (R), 306.933.3206 (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
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