| SCC E-News, Vol 5, No 2 . January 22, 2010 |
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“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” William Morris CRAFT COUNCIL NEWS
Big questions. For the answers, come to Lasting Forever presented by Dr. Liz Robertson. Liz Robertson is an assistant professor in the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Saskatchewan. Her background includes a Master’s of Art Conservation from Queen’s University, and her subsequent work in conservation has focused on the treatment and characterization of archaeological and ethnographic objects. Lasting Forever will be held at the SCC Gallery (813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon) on Wednesday, February 17th from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Bring good questions and deep thoughts. Admission is free. Download PDF Poster... 02. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Prairie Excellence: The Today and Tomorrow of Prairie Craft Some of our early communication for Prairie Excellence stated that the entry deadline would be May 31st, 2010. Please note that this ENTRY DEADLINE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MAY 3. We apologize for any inconvenience that this change may have caused you. The attached brochure (click here) outlines how Prairie Excellence will be selected, by whom, and how to enter. All of the information you require should be in this – if you have any other questions about HOW to participate, give Mark a call at 306.653.3616 ext. 27 or e-mail at scc.director@sasktel.net. 03. Report from Cheongju, South Korea Last Fall, Saskatchewan was well represented at the Cheongju International Craft Biennale in South Korea. Our Province had:
On Wednesday, January 27th you have the opportunity to share in the experience. Saskatchewan representatives who attended the CICB will be presenting an illustrated report to showcase what they saw, learned and experienced. Discover the craft mysteries of the Orient without leaving home. Come to the SCC Gallery at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 27th for an evening you’ll not soon forget. For more information, contact 306.653.3616 ext. 0. A tip of the hat goes to Saskatchewan MP’s Ray Boughen (Palliser) and Garry Breitkreuz (Yorkton-Melville) for joining the new All Party Arts Caucus. This group of 10 Conservative, 18 NDP, 6 Liberal and 4 Bloc Quebecois MP’s have joined together in the caucus to meet with arts groups and explore cultural policy in a non-partisan context. It’s great to see that Mr. Boughen and Mr. Breitkreuz have demonstrated their interest in arts and culture by joining this caucus. For more information, click here... We are still looking for members to participate in Gardenscape this March. To have your work considered for this marketing opportunities, e-mail your images of proposed work (with a garden theme) to Chris at scc.memberservices@sasktel.net. But there is more on gardens. In early April, we will also be doing a specialized trade show for landscape designers, landscaping companies, greenhouses, and so on. We hope to use the work assembled for Gardenscape to form the core of this trade show – giving you a second marketing opportunity for the same upfront cost as the first one (not a cent). We will also be able to have a wider range of garden work at the trade show, including a limited number of larger sculptural pieces and garden furniture. If we sell work “off the floor” at the trade show, a 40% commission will be charged. If we generate wholesale orders, a 10% finder’s fee will be assessed. For work that you want to be considered for wholesale marketing, in addition to the image and price, we’ll need an estimate of how long it would take to fill orders. 06. A Traditions/SCC Challenge bi - 1. a combining form meaning “twice,” “two,” used in the formation of compound words: bifacial; bifarious. Functional: having or serving a utilitarian purpose; capable of serving the purpose for which it was designed: functional architecture; a chair that is functional as well as decorative. The Saskatchewan Craft Council and Traditions Handcraft Gallery are challenging the imagination and creativity of craft people with a bi-functional craft contest and exhibition. We are looking for innovative pieces of craft that serve at least two separate and distinct functions. Cheating is not allowed. For example:
Entries should be delivered to the Traditions Handcraft Gallery (2714 - 13th Avenue, Regina) or the SCC Gallery(813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon) by Friday, March 12, 2010. Entries or digital images of entries that arrive before the deadline may receive extra publicity as part of a “build-up” for the completion. Collaborative entries are welcomed. All entries that meet the bi-functional criteria (or tri-function, etc) will be displayed in Traditions for a two week period, with a “people’s choice” ballot for the best piece. The winner of this people’s choice vote will win a prize of $500 cash, plus a one-day shopping spree at Traditions Handcraft Gallery for up to $500 worth of Saskatchewan's best Fine Craft. It is desirable (but not mandatory) that entries be “for sale” while the contest is running. A commission of 40% on any sales will be charged by Traditions. For more information contact Amanda at 306.569.0199 (traditions@sasktel.net) or Mark at 306.653.3616 ext. 27 (scc.director@sasktel.net).
Two Saskatchewan corporations stepped forward to help make the First Nations Craft exhibition now at the SCC Gallery a success:
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EDUCATION/WORKSHOPS CARFAC REGISTRATION INFORMATION All workshops are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated. We encourage pre-registration in case of cancellation or change. Call: 306.522.9788 in Regina, or 306.933.3206 in Saskatoon. (Members may use the toll-free telephone numbers printed on the back of their membership cards). Email: programs@carfac.sk.ca, or visit the CARFAC website for more details. 01. Demystifying Public Art Commissions, Tenders, and RFPS Saskatoon - Saturday, January 23rd 11:00am - 3:30pm at The Refinery – Gallery Room 609 Dufferin Ave. Regina - Sunday, January 24th 11:00am - 3:30pm at West Harvest Inn – Jade Room 4025 Albert St. South. View full details... 02. Getting Your Art Out There: Exhibition Venues and Proposals Artists need to know how to approach public and commercial art galleries, and other exhibition venues. The workshop outlines the basics of preparing an exhibition proposal of your work for various types of exhibition venues and opportunities. Tuesday, February 23rd from 7:00pm to 8:00 pm. Attend from the comfort of your own home by phone. Visit the CARFAC website for more details. 03. Copyright for Visual Artists This workshop provides an overview of copyrights that commonly pertain to visual artists. The workshop will cover the following topics: exhibition rights, reproduction rights and moral rights, international aspects of copyright laws, license and assignment of copyright, and copyright collectives. February 11th, 5:00pm at the Fifth Parallel Gallery, 050 lecture hall, University of Regina. 04. A Beginners Introduction to Website Development for Visual Artists This workshop is designed to introduce the artist to concepts of website development and what it takes to design your own website. It will help you answer questions like; should you build your own or pay someone to do it for you. If you build your own what kinds of software will you need, free or to purchase, and what is the best way for you to get your site online. This is a two and a half hour information session. Instructor: Sharon Hamilton. Saskatoon, Saturday April 10th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave., also in North Battleford, date TBA, at The Chapel Gallery, 891 - 99th St. 05. So Many Ideas So Little Time: Time Management for Artists This workshop is a discussion-based session that will explore the pitfalls artists face with time management. Many artists juggle multiple roles as an aspect of their career choice. Some work full-time, part-time or multiple jobs in addition to a studio practice. How can artists efficiently balance their working lives? This workshop will discuss some concrete strategies for creating balance, some simple ways to maximize studio time, scheduling strategies, how studio set-up impacts creative efficiency, and some of Cline’s hard-learned lessons in time management. April 24th from 9:30am to 11:00am at the Signal Hill Gallery, 424 - 10th Ave. South. The session will discuss tips and strategies for pricing artwork. How to determine what fair market value is - size, reputation, dealer’s commissions, prices of similar work, can all influence pricing. Monday, April 12th beginning at 7:30pm at the Gallery Building, at the Corner of College Ave. and Cornwall (old Mackenzie building beside Darke Hall), Regina. This workshop will give you guidelines on how to approach public and commercial art galleries, and other exhibition venues. The workshop covers preparing a portfolio and resume/artist’s CV, contracts, copyright, insurance and how to pack and ship artwork. Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 1:00pm to 3:30pm at the Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre. |
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CALLS FOR ENTRY 01. Call for Proposals – Placemaker Program 2010 Purpose: The Urban Design Section of the City of Saskatoon is pleased to invite applications for its Placemaker Program at various locations in Saskatoon’s Downtown, Broadway, and Riversdale Business Improvement Districts and River Landing. The Placemaker Program supports approximately 20 installations annually, and the City anticipates the selection of up to 5 pieces for an installation period of three (3) years from Autumn 2010 to Autumn 2013. Introduction: The goal of the Placemaker Program is to enhance civic spaces through public art. Public art refers to artwork that has been planned and executed in the public domain, in any media, that is outside and accessible to all. Artists are requested to respond to the sites and take into account the physical, cultural or historical contexts. Background: The Urban Design Section initiated the Placemaker Program in 1994. The Program applies to the geographic areas lying within the Business Improvement Districts mentioned above. The intent of the Program is to provide an effective way to:
The Urban Design Section invites any artist to submit an application to this program. Applications may be submitted for either a completed work in the artist’s possession or for proposed new work. The City of Saskatoon Visual Arts Placement Jury adjudicates the applications and selects the works to be exhibited in consultation with representatives from each of the Business Improvement Districts and the Urban Design Section. ERIN, Ontario - January 11, 2010 - All woodworkers are invited to apply for the 9th annual Made of Wood Show, taking place in the town of Erin, Ontario from April 17 to May 9, 2010. This exhibition will highlight a selection of Canada's finest woodworkers, and the final weekend of the show will feature demonstrations, seminars and workshops at the Erin Fair Grounds. All varieties of woodworking will be accepted for review including cabinetry, marquetry, turning, sculptural and functional with the accepted works chosen according to excellence, design, use of material, creativity and innovation. This engaging exhibition will contribute a diverse and exciting display of professional work to the event's celebration of "all things wood". Entry Deadline: Friday, March 5, 2010 The DHM Digital Gallery invites designers and artists working in fiber, clay, wood, metal, glass or plastic to participate in The Art of Applied Design, an international juried competition. Deadline: July 15, 2010. 04. Call for Entries - Land of the Loon Gallery The SCC will be again partnering with the Land of the Loon Resort at Anglin Lake to hold two exhibitions during the summer of 2010. The exhibition will be held in the Raven Room of the Land of the Loon Resort. One show will run from the May 14, to July 5. The second will run from July 6 to September 10, 2010. Work in the exhibition can be one-of-a-kind, limited edition, or production pieces. Work in the exhibition should be “for sale” with a 40% commission rate being charged. Multiple copies of the same piece can be provided in order to provide replacement exhibition pieces as work is sold. Work can be in any medium – however, we are looking for work from three craft people for each exhibition, which will consist of:
Please note that the primary target market consists of tourists, so work should be transportable and not excessively fragile. The exhibition will be juried from photographs of the work. To be considered, please forward by email, 3 images, representative of what you would have in the exhibition to, scc.exhibitions@sasktel.net, along with the following information:
All photographs and entry information must be received by Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Those selected will be notified by Wednesday, March 31, 2010. The work will need to be delivered to the SCC Gallery in Saskatoon one week before the beginning of the exhibition. It will be transported to Anglin Lake and installed by SCC staff. In 2009, we had 6 craft artists exhibit in the Raven’s Room Gallery. 4 sold work, 2 did not. We’ve adjusted the exhibition dates to give both shows a more equitable distribution of long weekends. If you wish to talk your ideas, please call Mark at 306.653.3616 ext. 27. 05. Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Now in its 49th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition [TOAE] is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place on Nathan Phillips Square every July. As the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors. In 2009, the TOAE presented over $35,000 in cash awards and prizes to participating artists. We welcome applications from artists working in a wide range of traditional and experimental art forms. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2010 |
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SCC GALLERY EXHIBITIONS "Northern Craft - The Robertson Trading Collection" – Private collection of First Nations work. January 15 – February 21, 2010. SHOW OPENING The First Nations Craft exhibition featuring work from the Robertson’s Trading Post and from students and staff at Oskayak High School will have the official opening tonight. (Friday, January 22nd). It’s a unique and stunning exhibition that shows the continuity and change in First Nations craft between generations, between those living on the land and those living in the city, and between those using traditional techniques/material and those using new approaches. There will be some different features at the opening. First, the show smells great. The scent of the smoked moose hide is something that is worth the visit alone. Second, we’ll have a few differences in our opening snacks – enjoy a taste of the trap line as well as smelling and seeing the craft products made on the land. That’s tonight, Friday, January 22nd from 7:00 to 9:00pm. 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. BOOK REVIEW: Beadwork Techniques of the Native Americas New to the Saskatchewan Craft Council resource library, this how-to book gives step by step instructions on four main styles of Native American beading: loom, two-needle appliqué, Peyote and lazy stitch. Each section includes a several supplemental pages of beautiful full-colour examples. The author includes practical tips on selection of materials, creating your own loom, cutting patterns as well as backing and construction of beaded items such as buckles, barrettes and moccasins. This book focuses mainly on techniques and patterns of American First Nations tribes such as Sioux, Cheyenne, and Northern Plains. The writing style is clear and anecdotal, based on the author’s years of firsthand experience with, and passion for beadwork. Those readers looking for cultural context or background on the styles and patterns discussed in the book will be disappointed. This is first and foremost a technical guide to the craft of beading and speaks little of the origins of beadwork or its historical and contemporary importance. Beadwork Techniques of the Native Americas is available for loan to SCC members. 02. Calling All Artists, Designers and Creators! The One of a Kind Vancouver is back for an exciting third year December 9 - 12, 2010. The early bird deadline is February 3rd and if you apply now you save $75 off your booth fee! Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of the One of a Kind Show & Sale Vancouver at the New Vancouver Convention Centre. One of a Kind Vancouver is a shopping destination like no other; with fashion shows, contests, seminars and of course some of North America’s finest artists and artisans! Apply now! The February 3rd Early Bird deadline is fast approaching! Can't make the February 3rd deadline? Don't worry! The One of a Kind Vancouver will be accepting applications until April 30th. 03. Inside Out - Fiber Art for the Human Form Lindsay Embree will be exhibiting her work in "Inside Out - Fiber Art for the Human Form:" at The Textile Center, Minneapolis. MN. USA. Exhibition dates: 04 June - 10 July 2010. House with Studio space for Rent, $680 per month / or work for partial rent. Beautiful location in Ruddell with view of the North Saskathewan river valley. 100km from Saskatoon, 25km from N. Battleford. Harwood Floors, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom and a separate toilet, utility room and a good sized sudio/workshop with concrete floor. Available from Jan 2010. Contact yoshiminishi1219@yahoo.co.jp or call: 306.389.4834 for more information, or view PDF Flyer here... Jamees Korpan has an exhibition, Steelheads 2009, at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum from January 5 to February 25, 2010. The show features abstracted welded steel portrait busts of mythical subjects. An artists talk / reception will be held on Friday February 26th, 7:00 pm – 9:00pm. 06. HRSDC opens EI Special Benefits to the Self-Employed In a press release issued just before Christmas, the federal government announced that Royal Assent has been given to the Fairness for the Self-Employed Act. This is legislation that the cultural sector has been pressing for, for many years. Self-employed Canadians will be able to voluntarily opt into the EI program effective January 31, 2010, in order to take advantage of the EI special benefits. "Special benefits provided to self-employed individuals will mirror those currently available to salaried employees under the EI program." Regulations are still being written, but the commitment has been made and the option for the self-employed to access a social security net as do employees will soon be in place. "Self employed Canadians who choose to take advantage of EI special benefits will be required to opt into the program at least one year prior to claiming benefits, and will be responsible for making premium payments for the tax year in which they apply to the program. [...] As a transitional measure those who register on or before April 1, 2010, will be able to collect benefits as early as January 1, 2011." As of January 31, 2010, it will be possible to register with the EI program through the Service Canada website. |
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