Jun 1, 2018 | CARFAC Sask, mentorship
Written by: Paige Mortensen, SCC juried Professional Craftsperson As an artist I feel fortunate to belong to organizations like CARFAC and the Saskatchewan Craft Council which organize programs designed to support my artistic journey. I am grateful for the...
Nov 15, 2017 | promotions, advice, mentorship, SCC staff
Written by: Ella Funk, grade nine student “I don’t want to be a poor starving artist living in a garret.” “That was my high school yearbook quote,” Vivian Orr tells me. I smile. Being in the arts industry isn’t easy. But her job seems to be a particularly...
May 31, 2017 | CARFAC Sask, artist program, ceramics, clay, community, mentorship
Written by: Maia Stark, Exhibitions and Education Coordinator Last year I was fortunate enough to be accepted to the CARFAC Saskatchewan Mentorship Program for 2016/2017. This 9 month program is run each year by CARFAC Sask, and it provides Saskatchewan visual...
Jul 9, 2014 | advice, Affinity Gallery, Art of the Book, mentorship
Submitted by: Carmen Milenkovic, SCC Executive Director I’ve only started here. July 2nd was my first day. What I’ve come to know, seated at my desk on the second floor, is that I fashion any possible reason to wander down the staircase to the gallery below. Opening...
Jun 5, 2013 | CARFAC Saskatchewan, community, craft business, how to, membership, mentorship, skill building
Submitted by: Amanda Bosiak, Member ServicesThe CARFAC Saskatchewan Mentorship Program is the only program of its kind in Saskatchewan. Quite simply, the program partners experienced artists with new, emerging or mid-career artists. The goal of the program is to help...
