VOLUME lINUMBE R 5/ JUL Y 1960

Photo-Margare t Dhaemers

Receiving an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree at the California College of Arts and Crafts - + month, Mrs. Vanderbilt Webb was cited for "her outstanding vision and far-reaching work ~ establishment of the American Craftsmen's Council". Also pictured are (left) James S . .ton, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of CCAC and Harry Ford, acting president.

American Craftsmen's Council ACC ANNUAL MEETING

At the ACC Annual meeting (New Paltz, June 12) the following trustees were re-elected for a three year term : Alfred Auerbach, William J. Barrett, Rene d'Harnoncourt, V. Lada-Mocarski, Frank Stanton and Edward Wormley. Crafts­ man-trustees Vivika Heino (Southwest) and Ruth Penington (Northwest) were elected as new members of the Board. (see below)

At the meeting Mrs. Webb described the new membership program and discussed the need for a broad base upon which to build, for the ultimate success of ACC will depend on a vastly increased membership.

Just before the Annual meeting the member s also voted unanimously to accept ACC's Regional "Plan". Robert Gray, Northeast craftsman-trustee was delegated to form a committee to study means for making the "Plan" a reality for the Northeast.

NOR THEAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE

There was something about this conference that struck most everyone who attended as being ideal in size, site, intention, effectiveness and organization. The State Teacher s College Art Department as well as the school's adminis­ trative staff were good hosts to the 240 conferees. And there was enough favor­ able comment about the excellent meals and fine accommodations that many craftsmen echoed ACC trustee Reginald Brewer's hope that New Paltz would be considered for a return visit in 1962.

Of course such an ideal event didn't just happen. Regional Representative Henry Pasc 0, with the help of a planning committee which included Dick Moll, League of New Hampshire Arts & Crafts; Sali Folson, Maine Arts & Crafts In­ corporated; Connie Romero, Maine Coast Craftsmen; James Howell, Rhode Island Designer Craftsmen; Walter Kring, Artist-Craftsmen of New York; Mary Bowles, Penn. Guild of Craftsmen and Justine Milgrom, Great Neck, Long Island; ar­ ranged an excellent program and the speakers themselves cam e well prepared.

Of the Conference, Henry Pasco, who contributed in a number of roles, had the following to say:

lilt was a privilege to be associated with as enthusiastic a group of people as that which assembled for the first Northeast Regional Con­ ference in New Paltz, N. Y. from June 10 to 12. The craftsmen who attended this meeting were eager in interest, responsive to stimula­ tion and warm in friendly spirit.

Spoiled we now may be but all of us enjoyed the beauty of the State University College of Education in New Paltz and the comfortable atmosphere created by our hosts there. It was the concensus of the • conferees that this would make a most suitable location for another Regional Confer ence.

We are pleased that from our own Northeastern region we were able to draw our Panelists and Keynote Speaker. Many of us had not been previously acquainted with some of these outstanding craftsmen and their participation in this conference demonstrated the strength of leadership which lives and works in our midst.

Following three years of National Conferences with the last one in our own area just a year ago, it was with some trepidation that we planned for this first regional conference. No one could foretell the excellent attendance at New Paltz. Now we know that such informal gatherings are both desired and needed and we will let this guide us as we plan future programs.

To all of you who helped plan and establish this Conference, I extend my heartiest thanks and you who attended are the most agreeable folk I have ever known. Thank you all so very much for making your first Regional Conference so successful."

NOR THWEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Conference chairman David Tompkins conducted the meetings, during

which ACC I S Regional Organization Plan was unanimously accepted. Prior to the conference, Ruth Penington had been elected Northwest Regional craftsman­ trustee. During the meeting, Anne Todd was elected Regional Representative to implement a pilot year of regional communication, programs and membership recruitment.

Evaluation sheets filled out by conferees following the first Northwest Regional Conference at Friday Harbor June 12-15, indicate that the opportunity to talk with David Campbell, ACC President, was one of the most rewarding features of the three day meeting. The picturesque nature of the site was cred­ ited with much of the success of the conference, although its remoteness was costly in terms of attendance. The wish to meet and talk with other craftsmen and to learn more about the ACC motivated craftsmen from Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Canada to attend. All brought examples of their work for discussion, with such discussion constituting a highly approved feature of the program.

Mr. Campbell spoke at generous length, both formally and informally. His broad range of information on ACC programs and services, and his enthusiastic dedication to the furtherance of contemporary crafts, were profoundly inspiring to his audience. NOR TH CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

David Laughlin reports the following from the North Central Regional Conference:

"The North Central Regional Assembly of the American Craftsmen IS Council was formed at the Regional Conference this year at Cran­ brook, Michigan on June 25. Nearly 150 attending members of the

Members I Council elected State Representatives protem for the com­ ing year.

Convener for the assembly, , Verona, . Representatives are Missouri, Rosemary Laughlin. Minnesota, Harriet Steele, Iowa, Ruth Roach. Ohio, Jane Parshall, Joan Couisno. Wisconsin, Harvey Littleton, Nancy Sherwood. Illinois, , Charlotte Newfeld. Michigan, Bill Pitney, John Foster. Indiana, Lois Long and Gerald Boyce. Also elected at the conference were seven members of the Professional Advisory Committee.

To determine the establishment of professional standards and review for professional membership in state organizations. Ex-Officio of­ ficers Michael Higgins, Dorothy Meredith, Chairman , Ohio. Other members are: John Foster, Michigan. Roy Ginstrom, Illinois. John Denst, Illinois. John Kearney, Illinois. Marc Hansen, Michigan. Harold Milbrath, Wisconsin. Also highlighting keynote speech by Alfred Auerbach and a keynote panel Roxa Wright, John Denst, Kay Sherwood, and Karl Martz. The panel enlightened the conferees on Public Relations Possibilities for Craftsmen."

NEW CRAFTSMEN-TRUSTEES FROM THE WEST

ACC members have elected Ruth Penington and Vivika Heino to replace Jackson Woolley and Marguerite Wildenhain as trustees of the American Crafts­ menls Council. Consistent with ACC's plans to develop regional divisions, Ruth Penington is the first craftsman-trustee to represent the Northwest region.

A Professor of Art at the University of Washington, Miss Penington teaches design for printed fabrics, metal, jewelry and enameling. She is also on the faculty of the Fidalgo Allied Arts at La Conner, Washington during the sum­ mer months. She received her BFA and MFA from the University of Washington at Seattle, has also studied at Columbia Teachers College, the University of Oregon, California College of Arts and Crafts and with A. Michaelsen of Copen­ hagen, Denmark. :e Miss Penington is also past president of th Northwest Designer Crafts- men, an ACC affiliate.

Vivika Heino who will represent the Southwest region received her AB from Colorado College of Education and MA from New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University. She also studied with Marian Hartwell and Manuel J alanobich at the California School of Fine Arts.

Vivika and her husband Otto, working as a team, did all the pottery for the movie "Egyptian" 751 pieces and were technical advisors for the movie

"Demetrios II.

Frequent prize winners they have exhibited in all major US exhibitions and were included in the Cannes International Exhibition in 1955 and the Ostend Exhibition under the auspices of the International Academy of Ceramics in 1959.

Vivika was Assistant Director of the New Hampshire League of Arts and Crafts from 1947 to 1952, at the University of Southern California from 1952 to 1955 and is now on the faculty of the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles where she maintains a studio with her husband.

SERVICE, WELL DONE

Saying farewell to Marguerite Wildenhain and Jackson Woolley at the end of their three-year term as craftsmen-trustees of the American Craftsmen's Council from the West would be sad indeed if we did not know they would c on­ tinue as friends of the Council ready with advice and help at any time. This is not the place to talk of their distinction as professional designer-craftsmen, Marguerite as a potter, Jackson as an enamelist, but to thank them for their work in behalf of the craftsmen of their region. Both attended the yearly special meetings of the Craftsmen-Trustees all three years, both were wise in their judgment of men and affairs, both worked in between meetings to carry out the aims of the Council. Both have worked to plan for the coming Southwest Conference to be held in August. Thank you Marguerite and Jackson. May we see and hear from you often in the years to come.

NOTE

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FACULTY VACANCY BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1960

Salary: $ 5000 - 5200 for 9 months. Opportunity for additional renumeration in University College and Summer School.

Teaching Duties: Three-dimensional design, Jewelry & Metalsmithing and Exhibition De sign

Qualifications:

Academic ...... M.A. or M.F.A.

Personal ...... Not over 35 years of age with broad interests in art, a fundamental interest in teaching, and the ability and willingness to teach a variety of studio art courses.

Experience ..... Some teaching experience at the college or university level is considered most desirable.

Professional. .. A highly developed competence in jewelry with a record of frequent participation in exhibitions. Experienced in arranging and organizing exhibitions.

Method of Application: Send a letter expressing interest, plus a separate resume of personal data, educational background, profes s ional exper ienc e, exhibition record, and references to:

Jule sHeller, Chairman Department of Fine Arts University of Southern California Los Angeles 7, California