ALBERTA CRAFT CULTURE IN THE MAKING
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY THE ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL > SPRING 2013 ISSUE
bee kingdom April 6 – July 2, 2013 From the Executive Director March is provincial budget And, funding cuts to municipalities, to education, ALBERTA CRAFT time and this year there were to tourism, and other provincial spending, are MAGAZINE more rumours than usual cir- likely to have some impact on the arts. The Alberta Craft Council Magazine is published quarterly. culating about cuts to various Coincidentally, the Alberta Foundation for the aspects of provincial spend- Submission Deadline for the Summer 2013 Issue: Arts just released its Arts Impact Alberta: Ripple May 25, 2013 ing. For much of last year, Effects from the Arts Sector. Google “Alberta both Premier Alison Redford The Alberta Craft Magazine makes every effort to Foundation for the Arts Arts Impact”. There are ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, and Culture Minister Heather YHUVLRQV²WKHWHDVHUDQGWKHIXOO7KHVHUHSRUWV but assumes no liability in cases of error or changing Klimchuk were talking about conditions. Any business relations or other activities contain all sorts of illuminating ideas, all of which undertaken as a result of the information contained in increases in policy activity and speak to the vibrancy and creativity of the arts the Alberta Craft Magazine, or arising there from, are investment in arts and culture. Unlike previous the responsibility of the parties involved and not sector and the high rate of return on investment. of the Alberta Craft Council. premiers, Redford has been quite enthusiastic For example: about provincial government support of culture. She explains that Alberta will attract a million $VWURQJQRQSURÀWDUWVVHFWRULVHVVHQWLDOLQ ALBERTA CRAFT more residents over the next decade and that they providing opportunities for public engagement will come for the jobs but stay for the culture. But, with the arts. COUNCIL for several months, chatter has been about no in- PLOOLRQLQHFRQRPLFDFWLYLW\LVJHQHUDWHG Offices, Gallery & Shop: creases and possible cuts to culture funding. Both annually through activities associated with 10186-106th Street ZHUHFRQÀUPHGLQWKHEXGJHWVSHHFK0DUFK Alberta’s arts sector Edmonton, AB Minister Klimchuk held an information session at Canada T5J 1H4 Government House immediately after the budget $SSUR[LPDWHO\IXOOWLPHVWDIIDQG Office Information: announcement. I attended along with about 60 part time staff were hired each year by the URXJKO\RUJDQL]DWLRQVWKDWUHFHLYHGRSHUD- Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm other invited arts leaders. Tel: (780) 488-6611 OR 1-800-DO CRAFT tional funding annually from the AFA. (1-800-362-7238) Overall the Alberta Culture budget has been cut, Fax: (780) 488-8855 but not severely. Operating dollars have been cut RIDGXOW$OEHUWDQVDWWHQGDWOHDVWRQHDUWV E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.albertacraft.ab.ca IURPPLOOLRQLQWRPLOOLRQLQ event per year. Alberta Craft Gallery and Shop: DQGFDSLWDOVSHQGLQJKDVEHHQFXWIURP SDUWLFLSDWHGLUHFWO\LQDQDUWIRUPLQWKHLU PLOOLRQWRPLOOLRQ Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm home or community. Open until 6 pm on Thursdays 7KH0LQLVWHUFRQÀUPHGWKDWRSHUDWLRQDOIXQGLQJ - Albertans are extremely engaged with the arts. (780) 488-5900 for the Alberta Foundation for the Arts has not Attendance at arts events and participation in Staff: been cut further. But this is slight consolation. The the arts is the norm for Albertans. Executive Director: Tom McFall, ext. 228 Administration Manager: Nancy St. Hilaire, ext. 234 $)$EXGJHWZDVFXW\HDUVDJRE\UHVXOW- - There are many Albertans who are ardent Gallery Coordinators/ LQJLQDERXWPLOOLRQOHVVHDFK\HDUVLQFH$V Membership: Joanne Hamel, ext. 221 patrons of the arts; attendance at arts events recently as last fall the Minister was calling for a Communications: Laura O’Connor, ext. 231 presented by AFA operational grant recipients Events: Annette Aslund, ext. 221 $10 million increase to AFA funding (only a partial Retail Gallery Coordinator: Linda Frena, ext. 232 each year exceeds the population of the restoration). Now she is saying this might happen Craft Shop Staff: Elaine Emerson, ext. 232 province. some time in the next several years. This means Board of Directors: the AFA will struggle on to keep up with popula- Chair: Tara Owen, Calgary Past Chair: James Lavoie, Edmonton tion increase and arts sector growth. On the up-side of life at the Alberta Craft Coun- Directors: Xanthe Isbister, Medicine Hat Mary-Beth Laviolette, Canmore Capital cuts could have a negative affect on proj- FLODERXWPHPEHUVERDUGDQGVWDIIPHPEHUV Heather Forbes, Grande Prairie ects such as the King Edward Arts Hub in Calgary friends and supporters attended a fabulous Victor Steel, Fort McMurray Kari Woo, Canmore and Artists Quarters project in Edmonton, both of surprise party for me on Friday March 1st. This Patti Hartnagel, Edmonton which are expected to provide new spaces for the ZDVWRFHOHEUDWHP\WKDQQLYHUVDU\DV$&& Dawn Detarando, Red Deer Executive Director. I want to thank everyone who Jennifer Salahub, Calgary Alberta Craft Council. The Minister also explained Meghan Wagg, Edmonton that the new Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton attended or sent me cards and e-greetings. I want Kai Georg Scholefield, Calgary LVRQWUDFNEXWIRUH[DPSOHWKHÀOPGHYHORSPHQW to thank staff members who were completely Magazine Editor: Nancy St. Hilaire center proposed for Calgary is on hold. successful at keeping the event secret. They com- Magazine Design: Lime Design Inc. posed a beautiful little hand-made book of tribute Alberta Craft Council is a not-for-profit organization Cuts to other programs will also impact the arts. letters and photos from all over the province and dedicated to developing Alberta craft and the Alberta The STEP, Summer Temporary Employment Pro- craft industry. country. And I especially want to thank Karen gram, will be shut-down. The ACC has used this Sponsors: &DQWLQH DQ$&&PHPEHUIRURYHU\HDUV IRU SURJUDPIRU\HDUVWRKLUHVXPPHUVWDIIVRPHRI her gift of a stunning silver pin that will help me whom have become valued long-term employees. remember and celebrate this event in perpetuity. The Community Spirit Program, which matched 6HHSDJHIRUPRUH« LQGLYLGXDOGRQDWLRQVWRQRQSURÀWJURXSVZLOOEH eliminated. This will end one of ACC’s smaller but still important revenue sources, because any money you donated to the ACC (or other arts organiza- tions) could have been matched by this program. Reports Alberta Craft Council Annual General Meeting Update on Pulp Paper Pages at Hanji Festival in South Korea
Wonju is the ancient centre of mulberry paper making in South Korea and a modern centre for the hi-tech paper industry. Each autumn, Wonju city hosts a huge annual Hanji (paper) Festival with several hundred thousand visi- tors attending more than 100 events including exhibitions, ceremonies, workshops, tours, lantern parades, fashion shows, and artist exchanges. In addition, there are singing, traditional theatre, puppet shows, concerts and various art performances, as well as traditional folk games that you can experience. This year WKHIHVWLYDOZLOOUXQ6HSWHPEHU² DQGZLOOEH hosting the Alberta Craft Council’s Pulp Paper Pages exhibition. -XQH SP Pulp Paper Pages is a major survey exhibi- tion showcasing the current environment Wonju is formally twinned with Edmonton Leighton Art Centre, of paper and book arts. A joint project and Gangwon province has a similar agree- PHQWZLWK$OEHUWD,QODWH1RYHPEHU Gallery & Museum of the Alberta Craft Council and the the Alberta Craft Council hosted a VIP visit by Calgary, Alberta Calgary and Alberta North chapters of coordinators of the Hanji Paper Festival where the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Arts talks of an exchange began. The ACC, Edmon- Come participate in the Alberta Craft Guild, this juried exhibition features a WRQ$UWV&RXQFLODQGWKH2IÀFHRIWKH0D\RU Council’s AGM in the Old Red School- wide variety of forms, objects, approaches, are currently working to send the Pulp Paper house at the Leighton Art Centre. Get techniques and concepts found in both Pages exhibition to the Wonju Hanji Festival as a copy of the annual report, meet other WKHSDSHUDQGERRNDUWVDUWLVWV well as an exchange of Edmonton and Wonju, and Alberta and Gangwon, paper artists. members and experience the beautiful present their own take on pulp, paper, venue of the Leighton. Pulp Paper Pages and pages. The exhibition is featured at For current updates on this project please visit exhibition reception to follow in the WKH/HLJKWRQ$UW&HQWUH-XQH-XO\ www.pulp-paper-pages.com *UHDW5RRPIURP²SP
Homage Linda Chow 2011, Paper, plastic, copper and drinking straw, 6” x 5” Photo Credit: Laura O’Connor, ACC
On the Cover Mythopoet, Bee Kingdom, 2011 Blown glass 10” x 16”x 10“ Photo Credit: Erin Wallace Amidst the Bee Kingdom’s body of work are icons of their collaborative process, the “Mythopoets”. Called so because they are the result of combining the ideas and aesthetics of the individual practice of each artist into a single sculpture or narrative. %HH.LQJGRPLVIHDWXUHGRQSDJH
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IRUFUDIWPDNHUVDQGFUDIWIRUPV«LVIRU WKHPWRVXUYLYHDQGSURVSHU«DVFUH- ative individuals, as art forms, as viable FDUHHUV«UHVSHFWHGIRUWKHLUORQJKLVWRU\« and valued for their cultural contribution. I think that object making is an essential human activity, along with language, music, food, dance, architecture and oth- Tom McFall – 15 years as Executive Director ers. I believe that the making of original, meaningful, valued objects is a necessary The Alberta Craft Council celebrated makes the impossible seem possible, and then form of expression in all cultures, and that the trading, collecting, appreciating, using 7RP·VWK\HDUDV([HFXWLYH'LUHFWRURQ turns those possibilities into reality, and I of deliberately cultured objects is a social 0DUFK7KHRSHQKRXVHZDVDW- am always impressed.” - Maegen Black, need that stretches continuously from pre- tended by friends, members, supporters, Administrative Director, Canadian Crafts history through the present into the future. staff and board. Tom was presented with Federation Without craft makers, there would be little a pin by Karen Cantine and collection of “I am delighted, thrilled and over the moon to archaeology and few museum collections. best wishes. Here are a few samples: get a chance to celebrate your 15th anniver- Without craft there would be little music or cuisine. Without craft there would be no ´7RP\RXUGHGLFDWLRQWRWKHZRUOGRIÀQH sary with the Craft Council. If I seem a bit cathedrals. Without craft the Renaissance craft is a constant inspiration to all those over the top in my enthusiasm -it’s because would be a blip in military and bank- that work with you. Your passion for craft is it’s hard to keep people of your caliber in the ing history. Without craft there would be truly contagious. Many words may begin to arts and cultural industries for any length no Zen temples, no Shaker furniture, no describe your role here at the ACC: mentor, of time, never mind 15+ years.” - Laurie Arts and Crafts movement, no modernist GHVLJQQRÁDSSHUVKLSSLHVRUVWHDP teacher, coach, leader, visionary, motivator Blakeman, MLA Edmonton-Centre punks, and no Hindu festivals, Mardi - but that would only scratch the surface of “All that I know and care about Fine Craft, Gras or Burning Man events. And without how you’ve inspired your staff and cowork- I’ve learned from my valued association with craft and craft makers there isn’t much ers, the members and supporters of the creative hope for new object making after Tom McFall; and no better a source is there.” ACC.” ACC Staff -Nancy, Joanne, Laura, the mediocrity of Walmart runs its course. - Vic Steel, Board Member Annette, Linda, Elaine, Pat Craftspeople, craft makers, craft artists are some of the most profoundly creative and “As a member of Alberta’s dynamic and “I both live for and dread those signature innovative people. Their work and their GLYHUVHÀQHFUDIWFRPPXQLW\DFRPPXQLW\ Tom McFall “what-if” diatribes, where I am contribution to society need a prominent that you have tirelessly and passionately place. And, craftspeople are also fun to HTXDOO\WHUULÀHGRIWKHZRUNORDGDQG\HWSDV- advocated and worked for, I Thank You.” GULQNZLWK« sionately enthralled by the creative thinking - Katrina Chaytor and excitement he brings to a project. Tom Tom McFall
I wish to be among the many congratulating very quickly how knowledgeable he is, how 7RPRQ\HDUVDWWKHKHOPRIWKH$&& well he represents our organization, how he understands and can so accurately articulate I look back at my own career as a craft the workings of the whole craft community, maker - Tom was a part of it from the very and how he stands out among his peers. EHJLQQLQJQHDUO\\HDUVDJRDQGVHHPHG to play a key role in every phase of its A highlight for me was to be part of Tom evolution. He helped me to see not just the and the ACC’s pivotal role in the Cheongju potential in my own work, but the intrinsic ,QWHUQDWLRQDO&UDIW%LHQQDOHLQ.RUHDLQ cultural value of the entire craft milieu. and to be there to witness his enthusiasm in showcasing Canadian craft to the world. I got to know him better when I became a member of the board of the ACC - many I value Tom as a friend and mentor - I can’t road trips to Calgary over the years meant imagine anyone more capable of doing the lots of opportunity for great conversation - complex job of guiding the ACC even more ,OHDUQHGPXFKDERXWWKHYDVWZRUOGRIÀQH successfully into the future. craft and how dedicated Tom is to its nur- Congratulations Tom and thank you. turing. In that capacity I also got to see him James Lavoie in action on the national level and realized
2 ÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊ SPRING 2013ÊÊÊUÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < Reports OFF CENTRE: CLAY SYMPOSIUM BREAKING BOUNDARIES OVER THE RAINBOW Canadian Bookbinders and Book Alberta Potters Association/Calgary Glass Art Association of Canada Hand Weavers, Spinners and Artists Guild Conference Clay Arts Association Conference, $OEHUWD&ROOHJHRI$UW Dyers of Alberta Conference Museum of Contemporary Art, $OEHUWD&ROOHJHRI$UW'HVLJQ Design, Calgary, Alberta Olds, Alberta Calgary, Alberta Calgary, Alberta 0D\ -XQH )LEUH:HHNUXQV -XO\ ZLWKRSWLRQDO 0D\ IURP-XQH² workshops July 6 - 10) &RPHFHOHEUDWH\HDUVRIWKH*ODVV The Alberta Potters Association and Art Association of Canada (GAAC) in As this year’s conference host, Sheep ,QFHOHEUDWLRQRILWVWKDQQLYHUVDU\ Calgary Clay Arts Association are Calgary at the ACAD where we are Creek Weavers invite you to join us the Canadian Bookbinders and Book presenting the Off Centre Ceramics pleased to host the most exciting con- on the yellow brick road to: Olds Artists Guild (CBBAG) is pleased Conference at ACAD. In addition, ference in GAAC history. The theme College’s 100th Anniversary and Fibre WRSUHVHQWLWVÀUVWQDWLRQDOERRNDUWV there will be a juried APA exhibition at this year... Innovation! Week. conference in conjunction with the Webster Galleries. opening of Art of the Book 2013 exhibi- Events include: Opening keynote 2Q-XQHZHDUHMRLQLQJIRUFHVZLWK WLRQRQ-XO\7KH&RQIHUHQFHKRVWV The conference will begin on Friday, speaker Mieke Groot, Closing keynote Olds College’s Fibre Week in celebra- an exciting line-up of extraordinary May 10 with a day of workshops speaker Norman Faulkner; presenta- WLRQRIDOOWKLQJVÀEUH7KHYHQGRUV presentations by Sün Evrard, Julia at the ACAD ceramics studio. The tion and demo by Tyler Rock; demo who come are outstanding in their Miller, Victoria Hall, Jim Westergard, workshops are designed for par- by Bee Kingdom; and a workshop by quality and in their commitment to and Jason Dewinetz, as well as a ticipants to work with clay artists at Brenda Malkinson. For a full list of bring us the very best in all things that related workshops series, a trade fair, the height of their careers offering presentations, demos and workshops tantalize and entice us in our chosen and optional Rocky Mountains Tour. boundary-pushing insights and the visit www.glassartcanada.ca SDVVLRQVRIFUHDWLQJZLWKÀEUH:H latest techniques and technology. On are delighted with the diversity of 5HJLVWHUDWZZZFEEDJFDFRQI Saturday, May 11, there will be a series About GAAC: instructors and classes being offered, KWPORUFRQWDFWFEEDJFRQIHUHQFH# of speakers and a panel discussion. *$$&LVDSURIHVVLRQDOQRWIRUSURÀW ZKLFKUHÁHFWDOORIWKH+:6'$FRUH gmail.com The speakers will be talking about a association which serves to connect a interests. There are weavers, spinners Art of the Book 2013 is the sixth juried variety of engaging and challenging geographically-diverse community of and dyers, plus felters, knitters and travelling exhibition of members’ topics that relate to the clay arts and artists, designers, craftspeople, educa- ZDUSHUVDQGPDQ\PRUHFODVVHVWRÀOO ZRUNDQGZLOOIRUWKHÀUVWWLPHRSHQ the art world and are open to all artists tors, curators, collectors, gallerists and our need to explore and expand our outside of Toronto at the Museum and supporters. students passionate about work made horizons. Be careful, there could be with glass.Their aim is to highlight Á\LQJPRQNH\VRUWRUQDGRVLQYROYHG of Contemporary Art in downtown For more information visit albertapot- excellence in Canadian studio glass, Visit Fibre Week’s website for more &DOJDU\&%%$*KHOGLWVÀUVW$UW tersassociation.com or contact Monika both in Canada and internationally. details about the workshop and up- RIWKH%RRNH[KLELWLRQLQ DQG Smith at [email protected] Visit: www.glassartcanada.ca GDWHV ZZZROGVFROOHJHFDÀEUHZHHN HYHU\ÀYH\HDUVVLQFH7KHH[KLELWLRQ travels across the country for two About APA: Edmonton and District Quilters’ 2Q)ULGD\-XQHZHZLOOJDWKHUIRU years post-opening and it is expected The APA mission is to provide oppor- Guild Biennial Quilt Show, our banquet, pre-note speaker, AGM that the originality and artistic merit tunities to a wide variety of members Central Lion’s Seniors and fashion show at the Olds and of these pieces will provide standards ranging from enthusiasts, novice and Recreational Centre, Edmonton, 'LVWULFW(YHUJUHHQ&HQWUH and inspiration for the Canadian book professional ceramic artists and has $OEHUWD-XQH Street (just west of the Olds College arts community. The categories for the been serving Alberta ceramic artists campus). Our guest speaker is Tom H[KLELWLRQLQFOXGH ÀQHELQGLQJFDO- VLQFH 7KH\KRVWLQIRUPDWLYH (QMR\DYLVXDOH[SORVLRQRIRYHU stunning quilts from traditional to McFall, Executive Director of Alberta OLJUDSK\ÀQHSULQWLQJSDSHUPDNLQJ workshops, lectures, exhibition oppor- Craft Council. The Over the Rainbow paper decorating, box making, and tunities and community gatherings modern, in every facet of the art of quilting. Our guild encompasses tal- juried show will cap the evening artists’ books and will be accompa- while providing support for regional with the grand opening for HWSDA nied by a full colour catalogue. craft guilds. They produce a quarterly ents from beginners to national award winners. Explore how the world of members at the Olds College Library newsletter and share resources for in the Learning Resource Centre. For About CBBAG: technical information. Visit: www. quilting has evolved from treadles to 6LQFH &%%$*KDVZRUNHG computers. A Merchant Mall offering a registration booklet go to www. albertapottersassocation.com hwsda.org and click on conferences. to support the development of the fabrics, notions, patterns, tools and book arts. Membership in CBBAG About CCAA: gadgets is part of the festival. Mer- About HWSDA: (pronounced “cabbage”) is open to Stay in touch, build community, form chants will be offering free ongoing Be part of an exciting network of all those who share book-related membership relationships and sup- demos of the latest techniques and ÀEUHDUWLVDQV+:6'$KDVJURZQ interests and support these goals: to port ceramic education and art. CCAA patterns. New this year, our special LQWRRQHRI&DQDGD·VPRVWVLJQLÀFDQW create a spirit of community among welcomes all artists, educators, art guest, Pearl Braun-Dyck, quilter SURYLQFLDOÀEUHDUWVJXLOGV0HPEHUV hand book workers and with the book professionals and everyone interested extraordinaire will be featured at the of HWSDA enjoy the following ben- community; to promote greater public in the creative practice and apprecia- Breakfast Trunk Show on Saturday HÀWV /LEUDU\/RDQ3URJUDP:HDYLQJ awareness of the book arts; and to in- tion of the ceramic arts. morning. Pearl will be teaching &HUWLÀFDWH3URJUDPVFKRODUVKLSV crease educational opportunities and Visit: www.calgaryclayarts.org classes over the weekend. For more in- WRLQGLYLGXDOVÀQDQFLDODVVLVWDQFH foster excellence through exhibitions, formation, contact: Judy Elliot Judym. to member groups and a quarterly workshops, and publications. Mem- HOOLRW#JPDLOFRPRU newsletter Running Threads. bership is drawn from all branches of About EDQG: Visit: www.hwsda.org WKHERRNDUWV ERRNELQGHUVÀQHSULQW- ('4*LVDYROXQWHHUUXQQRQSURÀW ers, papermakers, paper decorators, RUJDQL]DWLRQWKDWVWDUWHGLQ DQG calligraphers, and book artists, as well KDVRYHUPHPEHUV7KHREMHFWLYHV as collectors, book dealers, librarians, of the guild are to promote the ap- and those who love books. SUHFLDWLRQRIÀQHTXLOWV VSRQVRUDQG Visit www.cbbage.ca support quilting activities; encourage quilt making and collecting and con- tribute to the growth and knowledge of quilting techniques, textiles, patterns, history and quilt makers. Visit www.edqg.ca
SPRING 2013 UÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ3 Reports Alberta Craft Council on Alberta Culture Minister announces Provincial display @ the YEG Historic Resource designation for Medicine Hat Brick & Tile plant The Edmonton International Airport’s Rota- tional Art Program is home to six rotational GLVSOD\VDQGÀYHSDUWQHUGLVSOD\VLQWHJUDWHG 2Q6DWXUGD\'HFHPEHUWKH0HGLFLQH Historic Clay District). The purpose of these into the Airport’s new expansion. The success Hat Brick & Tile site, located in the River Flats designations is to ensure the protection of of the two Alberta Craft Council mini exhibi- Neighbourhood of Medicine Hat, Alberta KLVWRULFDOO\VLJQLÀFDQWVLWHVZKLOHRSHQLQJXS tions has led to a committed partnership until and part of the city’s Historic Clay District, new avenues of heritage funding. :HDUHHFVWDWLFWRZRUNZLWKWKH(,$WR ZDVRIÀFLDOO\GHVLJQDWHGD3URYLQFLDO+LVWRULF “Designation of the Medicine Hat Brick and SURPRWH$OEHUWD·VÀQHFUDIWDUWLVWV Resource by Alberta Minister of Culture, Tile site as a Provincial Historic Resource Heather Klimchuk. The event was accompa- will ensure future generations of Albertans Edmonton International Airport passengers nied by an announcement by Medicine Hat understand a vital period of our province’s are currently being treated to two new mini Member of Parliament LaVar Payne of fund- industrial history,” said Alberta Culture exhibitions from the Alberta Craft Coun- ing under Parks Canada’s National Historic Minister, Heather Klimchuk. “The partnership cil. Coming Home features the work of four Sites Cost-Sharing Program. artists: Linda McBain Cuyler (Edmonton), EHWZHHQ,;/,QGXVWULHV/WGDQGWKH)ULHQGV Dawn Detarando (Red Deer), Claire Uhlick “Minister Klimchuk’s announcement is anoth- of Medalta Society is tremendous example of (Edmonton)and Jill Nuckles (Calgary) who er tremendous milestone for the Historic Clay RXUFRUSRUDWHDQGQRQSURÀWVHFWRUVZRUNLQJ drew inspiration from their own travels District,” explains Barry Finkelman, Historic WRJHWKHUIRUWKHEHQHÀWRIDOO$OEHUWDQVµ and time spent around Alberta landscapes Clay District Executive Director. “It is further In addition to Minister Kilmchuk’s an- and skylines. Brian McArthur’s Moose: Our FRQÀUPDWLRQWKDW0HGLFLQH+DW·VHDUO\FOD\ nouncement, Mr. LaVar Payne, Member of Northern Dancers explores a Canadian theme LQGXVWU\KROGVVLJQLÀFDQWFXOWXUDOYDOXHIRU Parliament for Medicine Hat, announced the ZLWKDIRFXVRQWKHLFRQLFPRRVH%ULDQÀQGV all Albertans and should be preserved.” Fin- Government of Canada will be contributing the moose a majestic creature whose awkward NHOPDQWKHQFODULÀHG´WKLVDUHD·VEULFNPDN- up to $100,000 to support the rehabilitation and graceful nature is an ever present source ing industries really represent the beginning projects at the site. of inspiration. of Western Canada’s industrial development.” “Through Parks Canada’s National Historic )LQGRXWPRUHDWZZZÁ\HLDFRP The Medicine Hat Brick & Tile plant is Sites Cost-Sharing Program, the Government believed to be one of the oldest industrial of Canada is proud to contribute funds to sites in Alberta, with various brick-making VXSSRUWSUHVHUYDWLRQRIVHYHUDOVLJQLÀFDQW operations working continuously from the buildings at the Medicine Hat Clay Indus- ·VXQWLO,;/,QGXVWULHV/WGZDVIRUFHGWR tries National Historic Site,” said Payne. “By FHDVHRSHUDWLRQVIROORZLQJDPDMRUÁRRGLQ investing in our national historic sites and ,Q'HFHPEHUWKHVLWHZDVDFTXLUHG building lasting relationships with the com- E\WKH)ULHQGVRI0HGDOWD6RFLHW\IURP,;/ munity groups that operate them, we will Industries Ltd with the goal of preserving continue to help support local economies and and interpreting the heritage of the site. The encourage more Canadians to explore and DFTXLVLWLRQ²ZKLFKLVYDOXHGDWPLOOLRQ²LV discover our national heritage.” believed to be the largest heritage acquisition in Alberta history. 7KH+LVWRULF&OD\'LVWULFWLVDDFUH1D- tional Historic Site in Medicine Hat, Alberta With this most recent designation of the which encompasses a number of histori- Medicine Hat Brick & Tile site, the Friends of FDOO\VLJQLÀFDQWIDFWRU\VLWHVLQFOXGLQJWKH Medalta Society are now stewards of three Medicine Hat Brick and Tile site. One of the provincially designated sites (Medalta Pot- centerpieces of the Historic Clay District is teries & Hycroft China) in addition to two the Medalta Potteries National Historic Site, National designations (Medalta Potteries and Coming Home and Moose: Our Northern which features an industrial history museum, WKHRYHUDOODFUHGLVWULFWNQRZQDVWKH Dancers (below) major industrial archaeological excavation, contemporary ceramic artists-in-residence program and working pottery. It is one of eight major attractors within the Canadian %DGODQGVDQGUHFHLYHVVLJQLÀFDQWVXSSRUW from the Government of Canada, Govern- ment of Alberta and City of Medicine Hat. For more information contact: Quentin Randall Marketing & FundraisingCoordinator Medalta, in the Historic Clay District 403.529.1070 [email protected]
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Wilderness Rocket Phillip Murray Bandura, 2011, bee kingdom Mixed media, 7”x 7”x 15” Photo Credit: Erin Wallace April 6 – July 2, 2013 “Freedom is security. Opening Reception: 2 – 4 pm, Saturday, April 6, 2013 FeedomCo is making products for a safer tomorrow.”
Bee Kingdom is a four-person art collective A recent grant from the Alberta Foundation consisting of Ryan Marsh Fairweather, Phillip for the Arts has allowed Bee Kingdom to Murray Bandura, Tim Belliveau, and Kai Georg create a body of work that encapsulates each Scholefield. The collective works primarily in member’s specific practice, as well as the col- glass sculpture. Together they grow and evolve laborative sculptures that represent the group’s artistically through collaboration and experi- dynamic. Titled bee kingdom, this show has mentation with media, techniques, and con- been curated by Mary-Beth Laviolette (a visual cepts. For the past seven years, Bee Kingdom arts writer and freelance curator based in has made work and shown locally, nationally Canmore) who has also contributed to the and internationally due to partnerships with fantastic catalogue that accompanies this other artists and organizations in Canada and exhibition. The overarching theme of the show abroad. is conceptually linked more than visually as it orbits experimentation and collaboration. Bee Kingdom is named so for a couple of rea- Specific themes touched on include cute sons. Firstly, Bandura, Fairweather, Belliveau, culture, high art in glass, and political satire. and Scholefield all live and work communally at the home studio which they refer to as the hive. Also, the glass blowing process inher- Bottom Left: ently requires teamwork, choreography and Thought Bubble .DL*HRUJ6FKROHÀHOG clear communication to be successful. Most blown and mirrored glass, 9” x 16” x 8”. pronounced, however, is the similarity molten Photo Credit: Erin Wallace. glass has to flowing honey along with the ´5HDOLW\DQGLPDJLQDWLRQPD\ÀJKWELWWHUO\KRZHYHUWKH\ group’s infatuation with the material… literally make up and have lovely but sometimes kitschy children.” attracted to molten glass like bees to honey. Right: Our attraction to glass is drawn from the Electrophauns natural beauty of glass. Glass as a medium Ryan Marsh Fairweather, 2011, blown and sandblasted glass, is unique and working with the raw, molten 4”x 4” x 4” each. Photo Credit: Erin Wallace. material has limitless possibilities. “I created a world where machines worship cute robot gods because it’s more fun than worshipping wrinkled old men.”
Animated Landscape Tim Belliveau, 2011, Glass and wood, 72”x 48”x 24” Photo Credit: Erin Wallace “Since we learn about nature as magical when we’re kids and as a dead resource when we’re adults, it’s become a kind of mystical industry; a magical place to which we escape and sell resources.”
6 ÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊ SPRING 2013ÊÊÊUÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < Feature Gallery Barbara Tipton
April 6 – July 2, 2013 Opening Reception: 2 – 4 pm, Saturday, April 6, 2013
Most of my sculptural objects center around Over the years I’ve discovered there’s quite students have benefited from her instruction at the idea of the cup and saucer. These works a lot of freedom in working around a single the Alberta College of Art + Design and the originated as wheel-thrown forms, altered and theme. With a central image in mind I can University of Calgary. assembled, but this evolved into drawing on press thick slabs by hand, employ marking An expressive and innovative ceramic artist, the surface of paper clay slabs and forming tools or bisque press molds, or form thick Barbara has explored the aesthetic as well them intuitively into three-dimensional shapes. shapes and join them. As the clay changes, as technical elements of clay for over three An experiment to create a cup-like shape on I attempt to catch it at the right moment; I’m decades. Her work has been shown in exhibi- the wheel without physically touching the clay constantly on the lookout for something that tions across Canada as well as internationally. resulted in my most recent sculptural work. My seems to ring true as an expression, a sidelong She has received substantial recognition, with intention with these objects is to work rapidly glance, a dim remembrance. multiple inclusions in such publications as 500 so that the clay retains a “fresh” quality. Post- The Alberta fine craft community is extremely Prints on Clay (2013) and 500 Cups by Lark forming is a time to fiddle with details. Glazing thankful that Barbara Tipton calls Calgary Publishing (2004), Soda, Clay and Fire by Gail these works has become a lengthy process of home. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Nichols (2006), and The Ceramic Spectrum by building up layers, adding imagery or further Barbara received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Robin Hopper (revised edition 2001). Many visual texture. Many of the works retain their in Ceramics from Memphis College of Art public and corporate collections contain her visual identity as cup and saucer; others retain where she studied under Thorne Edwards and work, including the Alberta Foundation for those origins only marginally. Whatever the Peter Sohngen. Further studies at Ohio State the Arts, Canada Council Art Bank, Glenbow outcome, my aim is not to be too specific, University resulted in a Master of Fine Arts in Museum, San Angelo Museum of Art (Texas), and I’m pleased when a certain amount of Ceramics. She stayed in Columbus, building Harrison Museum of Art (Utah), among many ambiguity creeps in. her studio practice, until she made the move to others. Her work is collected privately across southern Alberta in 1986. Over the years many Canada, the United States and England.
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Photo Credits: Barbara Tipton SPRING 2013 UÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ7 Discovery Gallery Urban Wild Calgary Clay Arts Association investigates the idea of ‘wild’ within the urban environment March 30 – May 4, 2013 Opening Reception: 2 - 4 pm, Saturday, March 30, 2013
The genesis of Urban Wild arose times planned, sometimes not, as lions! I love their beauty, and their unbridled, free horses to immortal- from the City of Calgary’s Open seen in Connie Pike’s work, using WHQDFLW\,ORYHKRZWKLVZLOGÁRZHU ity. Asking viewers to remember Spaces: Window to a View call for the newly completed Bow Building can survive anywhere, including in horses for their profound effect on VXEPLVVLRQVLQ6LQFHWKHQ in downtown Calgary, stating, “The our cities, despite all our efforts to civilization, to revere their nature Urban Wild has evolved into a Bow Building was my inspiration keep them out. Long live the dan- as they are and to take responsibil- ÁH[LEOHDQGRUJDQLFWKHPHZLWK «,ORYHWKHVWURQJGHVLJQHOHPHQWV delion!” No one can say that crows ity for our own profound effect on artists and works that can and have of the crossed spaces and by adding or dandelions are domesticated, them.” changed. This latest incarnation fea- the geese it has a touch of nature yet they have been woven into our As the great naturalist John Muir tures nine artists from the Calgary that is a constant part of urban life.” XUEDQSV\FKHDQGLGHQWLÀHGZLWK stated, “When one tugs at a single Clay Arts Association: a collective of Krista Gowland offers a different cityscapes, informing us how the WKLQJLQQDWXUHKHÀQGVLWDWWDFKHG professional ceramic artists. perspective of buildings and nature wild doesn’t necessarily go away to the rest of the world.” The artists &RQFHSWXDOO\WKHWKHPHUHÁHFWV in a sculptural interpretation: “On when cities are built, and there are in Urban Wild challenge viewers to each artist’s interpretation of the a perch at the top surrounded by unintended consequences. think about the urban wild intersec- intersection of ‘urban’ and ‘wild’. those of the same species, life below As we are moved by the beauty of tion and their place within. Esthetically, the examination ranges is imperceptible. On the ground nature, nostalgic about preserving from developing a decorative inspi- teeming with life’s obstacles it can our sense of wild, Monika Smith ration to a metaphor on the environ- be hard to perceive the growth hap- wonders what has happened to the By Monika Smith ment, from functional to sculptural, pening at the top.” horses that used to pasture in what Coordinator of Urban Wild show from single piece to installation. We are often surprised at how pow- are now subdivisions. This is trans- President Calgary Clay Arts Association Cities have organic junctions and erful the notion of wild is in urban lated into a work that has drawn interactions with the ‘wild.’ Some- environments. As Darlene Swan en- inspiration from Keat’s poem Ode thusiastically states: “I love dande- to a Grecian Urn “elevating these
Left: Bow Pieces Connie Pike, 2011 Participating Artists: Stoneware clay, glazed Mindy Andrews Top left: Can’t See the Forest for the Trees Connie Cooper Krista Gowland, 2013 Louise Cormier Porcelain, stoneware Krista Gowland Top centre: Just Dandy, Lions Connie Pike Darlene Swan, 2011 Earthenware clay, glazed Kathy Ransom Monika Smith Right: NIMBY: Ode to Wild Horses Darlene Swan Monika Smith, 2010 3RUFHODLQXQJOD]HGZRRGÀUHG Susan Thorpe
8 ÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊ SPRING 2013ÊÊÊUÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < Discovery Gallery Making Notes Neighbourhood Icons Ukuleles by Andy Brooks Ceramic Sculpture by Ritchie Velthuis May 11 – June 15, 2013 May 11 – June 15, 2013 Reception: 2 – 4 pm, Saturday, May 11 Reception: 2 – 4 pm, Saturday, May 11
part of the instrument, as opposed Velthuis is a trained graphic artist to buying pre-shaped, sanded ZKRKDVGHYRWHGWKHODVW\HDUV components which are glued to- to exploring sculpture in various gether. The process allows him the mediums including clay, resin, choice in size, shape, and colours stone, cement, ice and snow. In of components which may break recent years he has been fortunate with tradition and attain a unique to share his expertise with others quality; each having a different look DQGWHDFKHVÀJXUDWLYHVFXOSWXUH and sound. The instruments are and various other ceramic courses meant to be handled and played, in art centres and schools through- with comfort, control and tone at out Edmonton. the forefront. Brooks, a self-taught Edmonton craftsman in wood and stone, has The ukulele has a long history be- formally studied technical drawing, Neighbourhood Icons is a chronicle JLQQLQJLQ+DZDLLLQWKH V7KH graphic arts, and holds a teach- of sculpted ceramic characters by last decade has seen a resurgence in ing degree from the University of Edmonton artist Ritchie Velthuis. popularity for this instrument due Alberta. Building of ukuleles is one His subjects tell a diverse and in part to YouTube featuring videos of many creative outlets which al- colourful story (real or imagined) of budding musicians singing to its low him to try tools and techniques about the people in the Edmonton accompaniment or covering a popu- outside of his current occupation community. lar song. Making Notes is an exhibi- DVDKDUGZRRGÁRRULQJFRQWUDFWRU $VDÀJXUDWLYHVFXOSWRUDQGFRQVXP- tion of eight ukuleles that follow the This is a natural step in his progres- mate people watcher, all I have to do is timeline for Edmonton artist Andy sion as a craftsmen, as it requires walk out the door to become inspired. Brooks in his development, knowl- technical knowledge to attain good I am drawn to subjects whose visual edge and skills as an instrument VRXQGSDWLHQFHWRJDLQJRRGÀW esthetic tells a story and typically my maker. Each piece is accompanied and creativity to mix colour, texture VXEMHFWVDUHFKRVHQDWÀUVWJODQFH,WLV by a detailed description of the and shape to produce an integrated as if their image is emblazoned into my materials used as well as notes on whole. visual memory and will not leave my problems encountered, discoveries Building musical instruments, ukuleles psyche. Other subjects take a while to made and motivations for design, in particular, allow me to mix a number reveal themselves and it is their unique techniques and woods chosen. of woods together, taking advantage of stories or involvement in the commu- These instruments, though small sound properties, colours, textures to nity that inspires a sculpture. and light, require the same tools, make a beautiful, playable instrument. time, and patience to build as a My ukuleles have been collecting in my much larger instrument, such as a home, they have been passed around, Above: guitar. The woods used in each in- hung on the wall, played in the rain, Gerard & Jocelyn Ritchie Velthuis, Ceramic, 16” high strument need to be quite thin and strummed, dropped, dusted and light to allow sound waves to move thoroughly enjoyed, as intended. Left: Bernice Caligiuri freely, but not so thin as to distort Ritchie Velthuis, Ceramic, 16” high under string tension. Brooks likes The unique style and creative energy of the process required to make each long time Alberta Avenue resident Bernice &DOLJLXULPRWLYDWHGWKHÀUVWDFWXDOSHUVRQ Ukulele # 3 created for Neighbourhood Icons. A self Soprano size, the body is made of Mexican taught visual artist and poet, Bernice has Chokte-Kok, soundboard is Yellow Cedar, been an inspiration to me and many an ÀQJHUERDUGDQGEULGJHDUH$IULFDQ%ODFNZRRG afternoon has been spent visiting over and the neck is Honduras Mahogany coffee and sharing stories. She and other Photo credit: Laura O’Connor community members depicted in the series will be present at the opening reception on May 11, 2013 to celebrate community members whose contributions and presence, big or small, propel them to the status of ‘Neighbourhood Icon’. Photo credits: Laura O’Connor, ACC
SPRING 2013 UÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ9 Discovery Gallery Photo: Erin Wallace Erin Photo:
10 ÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊ SPRING 2013ÊÊÊUÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < Shop Talk ACC Advisory Committee
The ACC Advisory Committee started 2013 ener- The Critique for Representation The Advisory accepts or declines in the Gallery Shop work for the ACC Gallery Shop getically, reviewing the submissions of 6 artists in Another goal of the Advisory is based on these considerations, January alone. As our membership increases, we to facilitate a system whereby the which have been developed to best quality and marketability of the assist the artist with present and are occasionally asked questions about the Advisory crafts offered for sale within the future marketing needs. The goal is Gallery Shop achieve a high stan- to assist in the successful promotion Committee’s role and how an artist may best utilize GDUGWKDWZLOOEHQHÀWHYHU\RQHWKH of the artist and their product. If the its services. The following is a brief outline of the buyer, the seller and the craft artist. work is not suitable for the shop but has potential to be developed, The Advisory takes many aspects many functions the Advisory Committee performs the Advisory will provide valuable into consideration including: and how every member of the ACC may benefit guidance including referrals to TXDOLW\DQGFUDIWVPDQVKLS other opportunities or to alternative settings. In some instances, artists from its collective expertise. RULJLQDOLW\DQGGHVLJQLQFOXG- have been declined on their initial ing: creativity; materials; skill; submission, have taken sugges- details; function; and experi- What is the Advisory Committee? ongoing feedback in the form of tions, worked on their submission ence; The Advisory Committee is a a personal review and discussion and applied again with success. service created to provide profes- (either in person or via conference PDUNHWDELOLW\DQGSULFLQJ sional feedback to craft artists in call) about their work with selected Whether in search of feedback, regards to their product and busi- members of the Advisory to further SUHVHQWDWLRQDQG marketing suggestions, or technical ness. Offered to all ACC members, explore technical, design, market- professionalism; advice the Advisory Committee is the Advisory helps an artist realize ing, promotional, exhibition and DELOLW\RIDUWLVWWRVXSSO\ an invaluable resource available to short and long-term goals within professional opportunities. work regularly or as needed; every ACC member. their discipline. If that artist is also The General Professional Critique ´ÀWµRIZRUNLQWRWKH interested in the opportunity to For those artists interested in a current stock mix; sell their work through the Gallery “Thank you for your sincerity and general professional critique, the Shop, the Advisory tailors its advice FRQVLVWHQF\DQGFRQWLQXLW\ eloquent words of wisdom. I take this $GYLVRU\UHÁHFWVRQLVVXHVDQG to service quality, design, and sale- of the work seriously and value your input greatly. details such as: ability. I have printed off your e-mails and will FRQVLVWHQF\DQGFRQWLQXLW\RI FDUHHUSODQQLQJDQGPDUNHWLQJ keep them as a reference point and try Who participates on the Advisory the member/ACC relationship; strategies; to address those items which are hold- Committee? VFRSHRIWKHPDNHU·VRWKHU ing back my work.” -Ceramics Artist 7KH$GYLVRU\FRQVLVWVRIWR SURIHVVLRQDOJURZWK products and sales/exhibition members of ranging expertise from RSSRUWXQLWLHVDYDLODEOHLQFOXG- locations, and; “Thank you for the response from the YDU\LQJGLVFLSOLQHVLQÀQHFUDIW ing exhibitions, magazine, committee. After my initial disap- marketing and promotion, and arts VFRSHRIWKHPDNHU·VLQWHQWLRQV pointment, I read further and gained website, support materials, including any challenges. management. Convening several referrals, media exposure, etc. much valuable advice and all of the times each month, the Advisory feedback was well received!…Thank will often invite guest artists of you again, I appreciate the time you VSHFLÀFGLVFLSOLQHVWRSDUWLFLSDWHLQ have all invested in my young career the review process. This provides already.” -Jewellery Artist yet another perspective, range of “I so appreciate how thoroughly the experience and level of expertise. Advisory Committee reviewed the The review process ZRUN«DQG,ZLOOGHÀQLWHO\WDNHWKHLU The review is tailored to address suggestions into account as I improve the interests of the artist who seeks upon these bodies of work. This is a re- a general professional critique, rep- ally great service that the Craft Council resentation in the Gallery Shop or provides.” -Ceramic Artist both. The initial review is closed to New in the Shop: Andrea Blais (Calgary) – left “YAHOOOOOO! Love you ACC allow the Advisory an atmosphere Concrete Cat (Edmonton) – top Advisory Committee!!! Thank you so of open, uncensored dialogue and Amy Skrocki (Edmonton) – bottom much for all the wonderful comments responsive reactions. The artist is and really good ideas. I love the idea then sent a synopsis of the meeting for labelling… It will be perfect! Great which provides clear feedback and idea! I’m glad you liked the work so possible next steps. The response much….I appreciated the feed back is never simply “yes” or “no”, but DERXWWKHQHFNODFHÀQGLQJV«,·OOJHW rather addresses all aspects of an working.” -Jewellery Artist artist’s professional endeavours, while providing both direction and encouragement. The artist is always offered the opportunity for
SPRING 2013 UÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ11 Shop Talk
Pasta Bowl Set by Joan Matsusaki
April May Joan Matsusaki Mindy Andrews %UDJJ&UHHN ²SRWWHU\ &DOJDU\ ²SRWWHU\ During the past few months Joan Mindy’s lifelong connection with has been working on new themes QDWXUHKDVGLUHFWO\LQÁXHQFHGKHU incorporating carving technique. ceramic work. Through the use of Inspired by nature, Joan is creating porcelain clay she is able to create sets that integrate the carving of a beautiful light and depth. Flora single scene or landscape. decorates the vessels in a variety of slips and underglazes. The resulting creations include both functional and sculptural porcelain pieces. June Saskatchewan Neighbours (Saskatoon, SK) Round Tulip by Mindy Andrews This month we will be featuring our YHU\WDOHQWHGHDVWHUQQHLJKERXU« Saskatchewan. Three very skilled artists will be showing their work: Paula Cooley’s clay sculpture; Daryl Richardson’s metal sculpture and bowls; and, Ken Wilkinson’s pottery. Plate & Bowl by Ken Wilkinson
12 ÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊ SPRING 2013ÊÊÊUÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < In the News KUDOS Sean Kunz (Calgary) Janet Grabner (East Coulee) Boxed In! Rachelle LeBlanc’s (St. Albert) is the new technician at the North ÀQLVKHGDFOD\PXUDOIRU7KUHH+LOOV is a national exhibition project of exhibition “Beyond Traditions – Mount Pleasant Arts Centre ceram- 6FKRROLQ$OEHUWD7KHPXUDOLV[ small sculptural works organized by Contemporary Rug Hooking” will be ics facility in Calgary. His pots were IW7KLVLV-DQHW·VWKLUGPXUDO$OO the Craft Council of Newfoundland at the Leighton Art Centre in from included in the annual invitational VWDIIDQGVWXGHQWVGHFRUDWHGD and Labrador in collaboration with 0DUFK$SULO5DFKHOOHLVDOVR group exhibition The Makings 3 at tile with their name. Janet glazed, The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery in teaching a rug hooking for beginners Willock and Sax Gallery in Banff last ÀUHGWKHWLOHVDQGPRXQWHGWKHPRQ St. Johns, Newfoundland. Curated workshop at the Leighton on April fall. Sean will be participating in the wall. The mural was created for by Denis Longchamps, the exhibi- 9LVLWZZZOHLJKWRQFHQWUHRUJ XSFRPLQJVKRZVLQFOXGLQJ%$& the towns 100 year anniversary. WLRQUXQVXQWLO$SULO exhibitions for more information. DQGWKHWK$QQLYHUVDU\0XJ3URM- 2 Members included in the exhibition: ect at the Burlington Art Centre. He Matt Gould (Red Deer), is also participating in the exhibition Merv Krivoshein (Rocky Mountain Well Done at Harbourfront Centre, House), and 7RURQWR-DQXDU\WR$SULO Susan Thorpe (Calgary). 1 3
Janet Grabner in front of her The Prisoner Three Hills School mural Bottle set with 2 cups by Sean Kunz by Merv Krivoshein 1 2 Turned and carved wood approx. 9” in diameter 3
Within Range Matt Gould with his piece a common man By Susan Thorpe, Ceramic, 4”x 4” each at the reception of Boxed In! 3 3
SPRING 2013 UÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ13 In the News John Chalke (Calgary) artist, Community Foundation made an- http://www.edmontonjournal. Foldform Conference with Inventor teacher, writer, alchemist and men- nual contributions to Alberta Craft FRP3DVVLRQDWH(GPRQWRQSKLODQW Lewton-Brain in New York tor to many was honoured this past Council exhibitions and projects KURSLVWGLHVVWRU\KWPO “NOW FOLD THIS: How we are November with the Queen Elizabeth such as Cheongju. Barbara was an doing it now” is this year’s theme She will be missed. ll Diamond Jubilee Medal in recogni- accomplished weaver and potter, on foldforming as an art form at the WLRQRIKLVVLJQLÀFDQWFRQWULEXWLRQV DQGORQJWLPHFUDIWDÀFLRQDGR+HU Tom McFall Center for Metal Arts in downstate to Canada and Canadian culture. dinner table was regularly set with New York. ÀQHFUDIWSLHFHVLQFOXGLQJDVWHUOLQJ The 6th Annual Lewton-Brain silver salad bowl by Karen Cantine Foldforming Conference is now and tea cups by Sybil Laubental, and NEWS VHWIRU$XJXVW²7KLVIRXU her bathrooms were studio-made day event, just one hour from New Barbara Poole Tribute by Ed Drahanchuk. Barbara worked York City, is an idea-fest for jewel- Edmonton’s favourite arts enthu- with the Alberta Craft Council to co- ers, sculptors, metal arts designers siast and supporter passed away KRVWWKH(GPRQWRQFRQIHUHQFH and the art-loving public. Foldform last December. Barbara Poole was of the Canadian Society for the Dec- inventor Charles Lewton-Brain a good friend of the Alberta Craft orative Arts. For a full story about will offer four days of access to a Council and many of its members. Barbara, her late husband John, their whirlwind of information, resources, Her family fund at the Edmonton family and their outstanding philan- topics, demonstrations, and hands- thropic activity, visit: on instruction in an intimate group setting.
Red Tree on Bronze Night The Lewton-Brain Foldform Com- John Chalke, Ceramic petition coincides with the annual conference. Last year’s inaugural competition brought entries from three continents, and was a bench- mark survey of how foldforming has evolved since its discovery. The Cen- ter for Metal Arts offers easy online registration at www.centerformeta- larts.com, and also welcomes phone UHJLVWUDWLRQRULQTXLULHVDW 0RUHLQIRUPDWLRQLQFOXGLQJ private room-shares and scholarship options, will be available at www. facebook.com/CenterForMetalArts
Marion Nicoll: A Retrospective, University of Calgary -DQ²$SULODW1LFNOH Galleries, Taylor Family Digital Library Marion Nicoll was a formidable force in the Alberta art scene dur- ing its early years because of the strength of both her work and her SHUVRQDOLW\6KHZDVWKHÀUVWZRPDQ hired as an instructor at the Alberta &ROOHJHRI$UWDQGWKHÀUVWSUDLULH woman to join the Royal Canadian Academy. Curated by Ann Davis and Elizabeth Herbert, this retrospective exhibi- tion chronicles Nicoll’s career and development, including her early landscapes, her delicate automatic drawings and some of her most stunning mature work. Selections of her jewellery and textiles will also be displayed to show the full arc of her interests. Overall, more WKDQZRUNVVSDQQLQJ\HDUVDUH included in the exhibition, brought together from public and private collections across Alberta.
14 ÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊ SPRING 2013ÊÊÊUÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < Calendar CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Centre for Creative Arts, Grande Prairie will gather for our banquet, pre-note speaker, AGM and fashion For the Summer 2013 issue is March 25, 2013 Deadline is ongoing The Centre for Creative Arts has an show at the Olds and District Evergreen Centre. For a registration Email: [email protected] ongoing need for new instructors and volunteers and right now booklet go to www.hwsda.org and click on conferences. is an exciting time to be involved. We are currently looking for The Alberta Craft Council is open to submissions of opportuni- instructors in drawing, performing arts, music, writing, painting, Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists ties for craftspeople, space permitting. If you are interested in youth programs, wellness, photography, digital media, crafts, and Guild Conference, Calgary promoting a special event, educational activity, gallery, exhibition much more! If you have a passion you would like to share please July 11 - 13, 2013 (with optional workshops July 6 - 10) at or employment opportunity, please call the ACC office or email contact us for more information. Volunteers are also needed to Museum of Contemporary Art Nancy St.Hilaire at [email protected]. The ACC makes assist. If you would like to be actively involved in your community In celebration of its 30th anniversary, CBBAG is pleased to pres- every effort to ensure the reliability of all the programs and we can find a place for you! If you are interested, please contact ent its first national book arts conference in conjunction with services listed below; however we will not accept liability for us via email at [email protected] or call us at 780-814-6080 the opening of Art of the Book 2013 exhibition on July 12. The any loss or damage as a result of doing business with any of the and we can discuss the details. Conference hosts an exciting line-up of extraordinary presenta- advertisers contained herein. tions by Sün Evrard, Julia Miller, Victoria Hall, Jim Westergard, and Calgary Allied Arts Foundation Residency Program st[art]@ Jason Dewinetz, as well as a related workshops series, a trade Art Central, Calgary fair, and optional Rocky Mountains Tour. Register at www.cbbag. CALLS FOR ARTISTS Deadline is October 31, annually The Calgary Allied Arts ca/conf2013.html or contact [email protected] Foundation (CAAF) – a non-profit foundation that encourages 6th Annual Foldforming Conference Art Market – Art and Craft Sale, Calgary development of art and culture in Calgary and assists with the ac- quisitions of works of art for the City of Calgary. Submissions are and Competition, New York Deadline: April 1 Art Market Art and Craft Sale presents their August 2 – 5, 2013 at the Center for Metal Arts in downstate 26th show of high quality Canadian art and craft, Nov 14-17, juried once a year. The submission form may be found at http:// caafonline.org/documents/caaf_start_residency.pdf. New York 2013 at the downtown Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Art This four day event (with inventor Charles Lewton-Brain) is an Market was attended by roughly 22,000 appreciative Christmas Edmonton Arts Council Public Art, Edmonton idea-fest for jewelers, sculptors, metal arts designers and the shoppers last year. Make your original work available to them Deadline is ongoing The Edmonton Arts Council public art art-loving public. Charles Lewton-Brain will offer four days of this year! This juried show fills up quickly, so please apply early. program invites artists to submit their portfolios to be kept on information, resources, topics, demonstrations, and hands-on Booth assignments start April 1st. Applications: www.artmar- file for the purpose of Directed Calls. A public or private sector instruction in an intimate group setting. The conference coincides ketcraftsale.com. For information: 1-877-929-9933 or info@ organization wishing to commission or purchase artwork may with the Annual Foldform Competition “NOW FOLD THIS: How artmarketcraftsale.com.Marlene Loney: PO Box 8875, 706 Yates approach the EAC looking for recommendations of artists whose we doing it now”, attracting accomplished metal artists world- St., Victoria, BC V8W 3Z1 work meets that organization’s needs. A variety of artists’ port- wide. For further information please contact Pat Foxx at info@ Evanescence Gallery and Art Studio, High River folios are presented to the organization. This is an open-ended centerformetalarts.com or visit our website: www.centerformeta- Evanescence is currently accepting proposals from artists and call; portfolio submissions will be accepted on an on-going basis. larts.com. craftspeople working in contemporary sculpture, glass and jewel- Please send portfolios to the attention of: Public Art Program, lery design. Artists who are interested in exhibiting their work on Edmonton Arts Council, 10440-108 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H a consignment basis can email: [email protected] 3Z9. Contact [email protected] or 780-424-2787 www.evanescencegallery.com Please be prepared to send 5 good EDUCATION quality jpeg images, including retail prices and a one-page CV, artist’s statement, and biography. Submissions which include a CONFERENCES and WORKSHOPS Series 2013 Summer Arts School, digital CD can be dropped off in person at 61 – 8th Ave SE, High Red Deer College, Red Deer River during regular gallery hours. Immerse Yourself! 5 day workshops in animation, ceramics, Glenbow Museum Shop, Calgary off center: Clay Symposium 2013, Calgary drawing, fibre arts, painting, jewelry, glass, sculpture and more. The Glenbow Museum Shop carries a wide variety of Canadian May 10 – 11, 2012 at ACAD Register now! (403) 357-3663 or www.rdc.ab.ca/series. made hand crafted jewellery and craft. They are currently ac- The Calgary Clay Arts Association (CCAA) will be hosting the Alberta Potters Association, and as is traditional for each hosting ACAD Extended Studies Craft Courses, Calgary cepting new artist’s work for the Spring/Summer season. They are Credit-free Craft Courses in Ceramics, fibre, hot glass and jewel- looking for unique Alberta made gifts, jewellery and sculpture. association and location, clay organizations and institutions and businesses become an integral part in defining what the event lery courses are offered this fall and winter at Alberta College of The shop carries items on consignment and/or outright wholesale Art+Design through Extended Studies. Introductory and interme- purchase depending on the needs of both the artist and the shop. and conference is going to offer. For more information, contact Monika Smith: [email protected] or visit www.calgaryclayarts.org diate levels, in the college facilities, evenings and weekends. View If you are interested in submitting your product for consideration all the courses online at: http://media.acadnet.ca/pdf/Extended- please contact Edward Cavell, Interim Manager at 403-268-4228 Breaking Boundaries: 2013 GAAC Conference, Calgary Studies/extn_calendar_fw_12.pdf Registration is ongoing. or [email protected] May 23 - 26, 2013 at ACAD Medalta International Artist in Residence, Medicine Hat Art Gallery of Calgary Shop, Calgary The Glass Art Association of Canada (GAAC) presents their 30th Anniversary conference: Breaking Boundaries: 30 Smashing Years. Operating out of the Shaw Centre, this program is designed to Deadline is ongoing Located on historic Stephen Avenue serve artists at all stages of their careers. Students, emerging, Walk, the Gallery Shop features handcrafted pieces, focusing on This is a call to come celebrate the pioneering spirit that drives us as artists, makers, and innovators. Innovation in our art, process, and established artists are able to work together in our open, contemporary design and exceptional craftsmanship by Canadian spacious, semi-private studios. Artists come from all over the artists exclusively. Artist’s product is accepted on a consignment and thought sustains us as a society and as artists. For info or to register visit www.glassartcanada.ca world and bring different experiences, techniques and ideas to basis. Please contact: Manager of Visitor Services, Membership our unique studios in the Historic Clay District. The studios are and The Gallery Shop, P: 403-770-1350, Edmonton and District Quilters’ Guild Biennial Quilt Show, full of vibrant energy with resident ceramic artists, community E: [email protected] Edmonton education classes, workshops, and kids’ classes all combining to Southern Alberta Art Gallery Gift Shop, Lethbridge June 8 - 9, 2013 at Central Lion’s Seniors Recreational Centre make this a vital working museum, education centre and studio Deadline is ongoing Are you seeking a select outlet for your Enjoy a visual explosion of over 250 stunning quilts from tradi- complex. Go to www.medalta.org for info and to download the finely crafted glass, ceramics, jewellery, weaving or quilting? tional to modern, in every facet of the art of quilting. A Merchant application form. Deadline for all residencies is April 15th, 2012. The Southern Alberta Art Gallery, located in Lethbridge extends Mall offering fabrics, notions, patterns, tools and gadgets is part Contact Aaron Nelson: [email protected] an invitation to artists and craftspeople to build an apprecia- of the festival. Merchants will be offering free ongoing demos of the latest techniques and patterns. New this year, our special Wildflower Arts Centre, Calgary tive client base for one-of-a-kind pieces. Contact: Naomi Sato, Express yourself though the arts. Dance, paint, draw or try your Visitor Services Manager, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 601-3 Ave. guest, Pearl Braun-Dyck, quilter extraordinaire will be featured at the Breakfast Trunk Show on Saturday morning. Pearl will hand on the potter’s wheel. Wildflower Arts Centre will help South Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0H4, 403-327-8770 ext 21 or email: you discover your artistic talents. Wildflower Arts Centre offer [email protected] be teaching classes over the weekend. For more information, contact: Judy Elliot [email protected] or 780-487-2848. programs in: clay, glass, fibre, paper, drawing, painting, and mixed Alberta Jubilee Rotating Art Exhibitions, Edmonton/Calgary media. In addition to registered visual arts programs they also Deadline is ongoing These rotating art exhibits by the Friends Over the Rainbow: Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of offer dance and drama programs, custom programs for groups, of the Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society will be featured in the Alberta Conference, Olds birthday parties for kids, artist residency and school arts programs Kaasa Gallery (lower level, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium) June 21, 2013 (Fibre Week is June 21 – 28) at Olds College for students of all ages, and studio memberships for established or the Alcove Gallery (First Balcony Alcove, Southern Alberta Sheep Creek Weavers invite you to join us on the yellow brick artists. Location: 3363 Spruce Dr. SW, Calgary, Alberta. Phone: Jubilee Auditorium). These exhibitions are open to the public pre- road to: Olds College’s 100th Anniversary and Fibre Week. Visit 403-249-3773 E-mail: [email protected] show, during intermission, during functions and community pro- Fibre Week’s website for more details about the workshop and grams, and by appointment Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm. updates: www.oldscollege.ca/fibreweek. On Friday, June 21 we For info email Jennifer at [email protected]
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New in the Shop: Paula Cooley is a full-time clay artist, working and living in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Born and raised in southern Ontario, Paula moved to the Paula Cooley, Prairies in 1989 where she was introduced to clay. Fascinated by clay’s endless Saskatoon, SK possibilities, she proceeded to complete her Diploma in Ceramics at SIAST and then her B.F.A at the University of Saskatchewan. Paula works with a wide variety of clays, surfaces DQGÀULQJWHFKQLTXHVWRSURGXFHERWKIXQFWLRQDOSRWWHU\DQGRQHRIDNLQGFHUDPLFVFXOSWXUH Inspired by the natural world Paula’s work is continually evolving as she explores new forms and surfaces.
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New Members Jackie Anderson, Calgary, Metal - Carol Hartwell, Stony Plain, Clay Connie & Bob Pike, High River, Clay & Metal Jewellery & Sculpture Ben Henderson, Edmonton, Supporter Jean-Claude & Talar Prefontaine, Calgary, Wood Ponoka Potter’s Guild, Ponoka, Organization - Clay Mary Elizabeth Archer, Edmonton, Supporter - PACE - City of Edmonton Councillor Louise Pringle, Edmonton, Acrylic Paula Cooley, Saskatoon, Clay Ed Bamiling, Banff, Clay Bonny Houston, Calgary, Glass Jeweliyana Reece, Calgary, Glass Evangeline Enns, Edmonton, Paper Rose Bauer, Rocky Mountain House, Clay Joan Irvin, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery Daryl Richardson, Saskatoon, Metal Harry Hamilton, Edmonton, Wood, Metal, Fibreglass Hellen Beamish, Calgary, Fibre & Glass Xanthe Isbister, Medicine Hat, Clay Gail Rydman, Edmonton, Fibre & Paper Andrea Itzeck, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery Franca Boag, Edmonton, Supporter Priscilla Janes, Canmore, Clay Jennifer Salahub, Calgary, Craft Historian Mike Lam, Edmonton, Wood Manola Borrajo, Edmonton, Glass Grethe Jensen, Little Smoky, Fibre Peter F. Sharpe, Rimbey, Mixed KJ MacAlister, Edmonton, Clay Erin Boukall, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery Ross Johansson, Kitscoty, Wood Lori Sobkowich, Calgary, Glass Willow McDonald, Edmonton, Fibre Tracy Brown, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery Joanne Johnson, Calgary, Fibre, Clay, Paper Emily Stewart, Calgary, Fibre Cameron McGregor, Edmonton, Wood Carol Jane Campbell, St. Albert, Glass Ted Jolda, Parksville, Glass Keith Turnbull, Edmonton, Clay Karin Millson, Calgary, Mixed Barbara Cockrall, Edmonton, Supporter Terry Juzak, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery Allan Waidman, Spruce Grove, Stone Jennell Pierson, Beaverlodge, Fibre Shirley Cordes-Rogozinsky, St. Marie Gordon & Jim Kindrake, Edmonton, Supporter Irene Rasetti, Calgary, Fibre Albert, Paintings and Clay Suzette Knudsen, Calgary, Clay Joseph Rosich, Boyle, Supporter Sam Cupelli, Edmonton, Metal Cecillia Laskoski, Edmonton, Supporter Alison Schuld, Edmonton, Clay Edmonton & District Quilters Guild, Nina Malioujinets, Edmonton, Jewellery Recent Openings: Miranda Scott, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery Edmonton, Organization Brenda Malkinson, Edmonton, Glass Jen Semkow, Edmonton, Clay Les Manning and Charles Lewton-Brain Dawn Detarando & Brian McArthur, Red Deer, Clay Ron Maunder, St. Albert, Metal - Jewellery Freyja Ulveland, Calgary, Leather, Metal, Stone (top left) at the opening of their exhibition Jim Etzkorn, Medicine Hat, Clay Barbara McCaffrey, Victoria, Fibre, Cindy Van Amerongen, Calgary, Clay, Printmaking Earthly Elements on January 12. Marlene Fitzgerald-Moore, Calgary, Clay Paper & Mixed Media Michelle Gluza, Edmonton, Paper & Fibre Contextural: a fibre arts cooperative, Calgary, Fibre Sarabeth Carnat and John Blair (top right) Renewing Members Marion K. Gravells, Calgary, Fibre Dan Miller, Edmonton, Clay with their work at the opening of City Arts Centre, Edmonton, Organization Judith Green, Pincher Creek, Clay Karen Moir, Gibbons, Metal - Wire & Fabric The Recipients on February 23. Frankie, Sherwood Park, Mixed (Wood, Paper, Stone) Vicki Hackl, Edmonton, Fibre Cheryl Nekolaichuk, Edmonton, Supporter (From Left to Right) Patti Hartnagel, Brenda Alberta Potters’ Association, Calgary, Francine Hampson-Reid & John R Reid, Tammy Parks-Legge, Stony Plain, Clay Malkinson, Karen Cantine, Ilse Anysas- Organization (Clay) Calgary, Clay, Glass, Wood Liv Pedersen, Calgary, Fibre Salkauskas and Ruby Serben at the opening of Golden Edge on January 12.
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