| SCC E-News, Vol 4, No 24 . October 09, 2009 |
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SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL 01. EMMA 2010 EMMA is an invitational event, with craft artists drawn from across Canada, the United States, and around the world. Participants are chosen to create a balance of media and skill level. In all cases, energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work collaboratively are essential. If you would like to be considered for an invitation to EMMA 2010, send an e-mail to Trent Watts by October 23rd. This e-mail should include a short outline of your work as a craft producer, and a short (50 word maximum) statement as to why you want to attend. View preliminary information about EMMA 2010 on the EMMA website... 02. Membership Directory View the Membership Directory pages developed so far... Here is a list of the Membership Categories... 03. Wintergreen Publicity
We’ll be bragging about these facts in the Wintergreen Tabloid. If you are exhibiting at Wintergreen, we’d like to brag about where your work has ended up as well. But we can do this only if you share your secrets. Tell us about the most famous homes for your work. And tell us now. Deadline for inclusion is Sunday, October 11. E-mail mstobbe@sasktel.net. 04. New Staff at SCC 05. Congratulations to Monique Martin In addition to creating her own beautiful and unique work, Monique is the artist in residence at George Vanier School in Saskatoon, as well as serving as the Canadian Tulip Festival Ambassador and Artist in Residence. She won the Award for Teaching Excellence for a series of poster and bus billboard campaigns that she has done with students in Saskatoon and Ottawa. You can see some her student’s work [click here for APEGS page] and [click here for bus heritage ad campaign] Monica has a show of her own work opening November 1 at the Meewasin Valley Centre Gallery, in Saskatoon. “Flow” will feature linocuts and pastels. The prints are the prints are on vellum which is then layered to create semi-translucent and three dimensional effect. 06. Traditions Handcraft Gallery Re-opens If you are looking for great Saskatchewan Craft, visit Traditions at 2714 13th Avenue in Regina. 07. PST for Craft Producers
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CALLS FOR ENTRY 01. CALL FOR SASKATCHEWAN VISUAL ARTISTS - SASKTEL |
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SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS INDUCTION: Recent Works by Mel Bolen – Ceramics works supported by Saskatchewan Arts Board grant and influenced by EMMA 2008. October 9 – November 22, 2009. Public Reception: Friday, October 9, from 7:00 to 9:00pm, at the SCC Gallery in Saskatoon. Mel Bolen’s new ceramic works are strong, sculptural vessels with sensuous altered shapes and luscious surfaces. In 2008, Bolen attended the Emma Collaboration, a symposium of artists and craftspeople from all over the world, spending several intensive days collaborating in the making of objects. Through creative induction, the energy from that experience is reflected in his new shapes and textures. Bolen says of the work for this exhibition, that a Saskatchewan Arts Board Grant gave him “… the greatest gift an artist can receive – the luxury of time to create… Time for reflection and thought to concentrate on form, surface, simplicity and placement in the kiln. Time to ponder, take a walk, come back with fresh eyes.” Curator, Leslie Potter, says “Mel Bolen manipulates clay with the history of the medium at his fingertips. His skill at the wheel and his unique altering techniques induce us into a world of wonder at the creative capacity of clay in the hands of a master.” Bolen’s response to appreciation of his work is “Clay continues to amaze me and after forty years I think I’m beginning to understand it.” 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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OTHER NEWS 01. Handmade House - "Latest Flame" 02. BookMarked 03. Artist-friendly Accountant Needed 04. Don't be Cheeky |
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