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The Alberta Craft Council Magazine is published quarterly. Submission Deadline for the Fall 2013 Issue: August 25, 2013 The Alberta Craft Magazine makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, but assumes no liability in cases of error or changing conditions. Any business relations or other activities undertaken as a result of the information contained in the Alberta Craft Magazine, or arising there from, are the responsibility of the parties involved and not of the Alberta Craft Council. ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL Offices, Gallery & Shop: 10186-106th Street Edmonton, AB Canada T5J 1H4 Office Information: Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm Tel: (780) 488-6611 OR 1-800-DO CRAFT (1-800-362-7238) Fax: (780) 488-8855 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.albertacraft.ab.ca Alberta Craft Gallery and Shop: Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm Open until 6 pm on Thursdays (780) 488-5900 Staff: Executive Director: Tom McFall, ext. 228 Administration Manager: Nancy St. Hilaire, ext. 234 Gallery Coordinators/ Membership: Joanne Hamel, ext. 221 Communications: Laura O’Connor, ext. 231 Events: Annette Aslund, ext. 221 Retail Gallery Coordinator: Linda Frena, ext. 232 Craft Shop Staff: Elaine Emerson, ext. 232 Board of Directors: Chair: Tara Owen, Calgary Past Chair: James Lavoie, Edmonton Directors: Xanthe Isbister, Medicine Hat Mary-Beth Laviolette, Canmore Heather Forbes, Grande Prairie Victor Steel, Fort McMurray Kari Woo, Canmore Patti Hartnagel, Edmonton Dawn Detarando, Red Deer Jennifer Salahub, Calgary Meghan Wagg, Edmonton Kai Georg Scholefield, Calgary Magazine Editor: Nancy St. Hilaire Magazine Design: Lime Design Inc. Alberta Craft Council is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing Alberta craft and the Alberta craft industry. Sponsors: Reports From the Executive Director Last year, the Alberta wind gizmos, as well as other aspects of Wonju Hanji Paper Arts Festival Craft Council focused folk craft in Alberta. (They thought I was an special attention on web expert!) communications with The Craft Council’s Pulp Paper Pages exhibition But the connecting didn’t stop there. I told the new and vastly bet- has been invited to the Wonju Hanji (Paper Arts) Wendy about an annual whirligig festival Festival for September and October 2013. Up to ter website along with (which I would love to attend) in Shelburne ten Craft Council member artists with work in expanded social media Nova Scotia where 150 makers gather to this exhibition have been invited as international activity. As a result, fewer show and demonstrate their most recent participants in the Hanji Festival. We are very that a dozen ACC mem- creation/inventions for an audience of grateful to the Edmonton Arts Council for their bers now don’t or can’t receive the ACC’s VXSSRUWDQGWKH(GPRQWRQ0D\RU·V2IÀFHLQ WKRXVDQGVRIZKLUOLJLJDÀFLRQDGRV7KLV weekly e-news and many more members are their facilitation of this project. hint led to a connection between the Galt using Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to con- and Shelburne… and Lethbridge is about to When the Craft Council hosted a VIP visit by nect and promote their work and events. KROGLWVÀUVWDQQXDOZKLUOLJLJIHVWLYDO$XJXVW coordinators of the Hanji Paper Festival in This year the special focus is on expanding 31, with an array of public events and $500 November of 2012 they generously left some the ACC’s provincial relationships. The Pulp prizes for best of show, peoples’ choice and Hanji paper for our artists. The paper was distributed to Pulp Paper Pages artists who have Paper Pages exhibition will be at the Leighton historic whirligigs. Wind Work, Wind Play, begun creating work with this thoughtful gift. Arts Centre (June 8 to July 14). The ACC’s Weathervanes & Whirligigs exhibition is on To view the current work created, please visit annual general meeting was held there on display until September 2. Visit the exhibition website: June 15 to coincide with the exhibition recep- www.galtmuseum.com for more details. www.pulp-paper-pages.com/hanji/ tion. The Golden Edge exhibition is at Red But my whirligig story doesn’t end with Deer College (July 8 to August 16) for Series. an exhibition, talk or new festival. While in Bird Bird Bird Book by Brenda Malkinson And the ACC has had some involvement in hanji, ink, thread and ribbon Lethbridge I was introduced to two really four different craft conferences organized Photo Credit: Laura O’Connor interesting contemporay whirligig mak- by Alberta Potters’ Association, Glass Arts ers – they aren’t just a thing of the past! Alex Association of Canada and ACAD, Hand Pavlenko and Doug Costall both have pieces Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta, in the Galt exhibition. Doug converts scrap and Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists steel into spinners and weather vanes. You Guild. can see Alex and one of his pieces in the Sometimes these web efforts and provincial Lethbridge Beat by googling “Alex Pavlenko connections converge, accidentally and whirligig”. He also has a giant whirligig in serendipitously: one such recent convergence the Lethbridge public art collection. involved whirligigs and the Galt Museum in So, do the goals of the Alberta Craft Coun- Lethbridge. (By the way, Lethbridge is a hap- cil’s Strategic Plan (or my job description) pening place culturally with major additions include promoting whirligig festivals. No, to the Galt and the Southern Alberta Art not really, but why not? This is the kind of Gallery, along with a bold new Community deliciously random convergence that can re- Arts Centre and plans for a performing arts sult from strategic initiatives such as expand- facility. But I digress.) ing member and public communications and On the Cover A few months ago, an ACC member in province-wide networking. Apple of Eden (detail Medicine Hat forwarded an exhibition no- from the installation Moreover, I would be delighted to see a Coming Out Party) tice. The Galt Museum was planning to host revival of whirligig making, and what better by Barbara J West a Canadian Museum of Civilization touring location than windy Lethbridge for this to Knitted, clay, wire show of whirligigs and weathervanes. Galt 7”x 7”x 7” happen. I’m delighted that the ACC’s new curator Wendy Aitkens was also looking The installation Coming website and social media can help promote for Alberta examples of this dying folk art. Out Party (mixed media projects such as this. And, I’m also delighted I thought this was an intriguing project and - 8’x8.25’x8’) posits to invite Alberta Craft Council members to one source of learning offered to re-circulate the news. participate in the August 31 Whirligig and about women’s role in Western culture, com- I also mentioned to Wendy that I happened Weathervane Festival at the Galt Museum. ing from Adam’s bite of to have several whirligigs in my own col- the apple in the Garden -Tom McFall lection of Alberta folk craft. One thing led to of Eden. another and two of my whirligigs are now Barbara J. West (Calgary) received her BA (Honours) exhibited at the Galt. I attended the exhibi- Degree in Embroidered Textiles from Middlesex University, London, UK in 2011. She has been juried into a number of tion opening and participated in a panel talk national and international exhibitions. about whirligigs, weathervanes and other Hanging by a Thread is featured on pages 6 & 7.

SUMMER 2013 UÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ1 Reports Tom McFall receives the Syncrude Award ACC Member for Excellence in Arts Management Promotion Package Alberta Craft Council’s Syncrude strongly feels that Executive Director Tom there would be no art were it McFall received the Syn- not for the managerial The ACC Member Promotion crude Award for Excellence professionals who ensure Package is designed to let in Arts Management at the everything happens as it Mayors Celebration of the should. Tom recently customers know that you belong Arts. The event was held celebrated 15 years as Execu- to a professional organization at the Winspear Centre in tive Director of the ACC. Edmonton on April 27th. that recognizes a high standard Tom McFall, Alberta Craft This award is designed to in fine craft. You can use the Council board and staff encourage and honour an would like to thank Mayor signage anywhere you are selling individual/organization who Stephen Mandel, the Profes- has demonstrated innova- or promoting your work such as sional Arts Coalition of Scott Sullivan, Syncrude President and tion, leadership and vision in craft shows, markets, studio sales, Edmonton (PACE) and Syn- CEO presents Tom with the Syncrude the management of a profes- Award for Excellence in Arts Management crude for this great honour. events, etc. From tent cards and sional arts organization. mini-banners to a version that can be posted on your website, you Alberta Craft Council continues work on two new can build a package to best suit locations, King Edward Arts Hub in Calgary & Artists your needs. Quarters in Edmonton - 4x6 tent card

$OEHUWD&UDIW&RXQFLOLVDPRQJWKHÀUVW City of Edmonton’s $8.3 million contribu- - 4x6, 5x7 or 8.5x11 poster eight arts organizations chosen as major WLRQRIODQGDQGPRQH\IRUERWKQRQSURÀW tenants in the King Edward Arts Hub at arts spaces and affordable live-work or - 4x14 horizontal mini-banner 17th St. and 30th Ave. SW. ACC board chair studios units. Planning and design continue Tara Owen and board member Kai Scho- through this summer on the 18-storey com- - website logo OHÀHOGDWWHQGHGD0DUFKFHUHPRQ\ZKHUH plex which will include about 50,000 sq ft of Culture Minister Heather Klimchuk handed space anchored by the Alberta Craft Coun- Contact Joanne at the over a $3.5 million provincial contribution cil, Rapid Fire Theatre, other provincial Alberta Craft Council to place to the $31 million project. “The renova- arts service organizations and arts groups. tion and repurposing of the historic King Unique in Canada, Artists Quarters also has your order today. Edward School as an arts hub and incubator a major residential component dedicated will play a vital role in the development of to professional artists and culture workers 1-800-DO-CRAFT (in AB only) or Calgary artists while providing a wealth of of all ages and career stages. A related city 780-488-6611 ext. 221 / FXOWXUDOVRFLDODQGHFRQRPLFEHQHÀWVIRU zoning bylaw amendment encourages legal, [email protected] the city and our province,” said Minister purpose-built, live-work spaces. The Craft Klimchuk. Council’s space will feature a restored 1910 façade. The project will transform a 100 year-old sandstone school into a 21st Century hub Arts Habitat Edmonton (the city’s arts space for creativity. With over 45,000 square feet agency) and Artists Urban Village (a chapter of creation, production, exhibition and of PAL Canada) have partnered to create rehearsal spaces, cSPACE King Edward will this new vertical arts village. Located at the support dozens of small organizations and corner of 102A Ave. and 96 St., Artists Quar- the hundreds of creators across all artistic ters is two blocks from the downtown arts disciplines. Anchor tenants will include: district (Citadel Theatre, Winspear Centre, Alberta Craft Council, Bee Kingdom, Cal- Art Gallery of Alberta), a few blocks from gary Society of Independent Filmmakers, the new Royal Alberta Museum, and a half EMMEDIA, Fairy Tales Presentation Society, block from a planned LRT station. Quickdraw Animation Society, Maria Mon- www.artistsurbanvillageedmontonab.com tessori Education Centre, Studio C, Untitled Arts Society, and WordFest. Alberta Craft Council space in King Edward Arts Hub is expected to open in 2015, with www.cspaceprojects.com the Artists Quarters project proposed for The Artists Quarters project in Edmonton completion a year or two later. made a big leap forward last fall with the

2 ÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊ SUMMER 2013ÊÊÊUÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < Reports Terry Rock steps down Edmonton Arts Council as CEO of Calgary Arts Announces New Executive Director Development Authority John Mahon has stepped down Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. as the Executive Director of the John has also contributed to the The Calgary Arts Development Authority has Edmonton Arts Council after 15 arts in Edmonton as a partner and begun a search for its next president and CEO. years at the helm. During those producer with Arktos Recordings CADA’S founder, Terry Rock, is stepping down years, the EAC has grown into one Limited and as manager of Pro after eight years. Terry has a PhD in Management of Canada’s best funded and most Coro Canada. He was presented (Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and In- innovative municipal arts bodies with the ATCO Gas Award for novation) from Texas Tech University, and a Bach- positioning Edmonton as one of Outstanding Lifetime Achieve- elor of Commerce (with Distinction) in Marketing Canada’s most arts-supportive ment at the Mayor’s Celebration of cities. Under his leadership, the the Arts on April 29, 2013. from the University of Saskatchewan. He was in EAC has worked to integrate arts Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2005 and is exceed- and culture into the foundational The EAC Board of Directors an- ingly proud that CADA was one of Calgary’s best fabric of civic life and institutions nounced that Paul Moulton will places to work in 2009. as well as addressing the many lead the EAC as its next Execu- needs of an active community of tive Director. Commenting on the Terry, who launched a number of arts initiatives appointment, Anne Ferguson- that culminated with Calgary being named a artists in a growing city. This has included development of space for Switzer, member of the EAC Board Canadian Cultural Capital in 2012, will stay on the arts and artists, securing in- of Directors and the Executive through the launch of CADA’S new Arts Plan in creased funding for arts organiza- Director Hiring Committee, said June. The plan will feature a strategy for long- tions, expanding the scope of the “We are looking forward to work- term arts investment in the city. “As a result of city’s highly successful public art ing with Paul. He brings with him Dr. Rock’s leadership, CADA has become far more program, as well as creating and a diverse and rich background than a granting agency of the City of Calgary,” implementing The Art of Living, a in the arts and a strong record as said CADA board chairman Peter Boyd. “As an ini- 10-year plan for arts and heritage a leader. Paul knows this com- tiative made possible by the 2012 Cultural Capital for the City of Edmonton. munity and has demonstrated his commitment to arts and culture in year, the CADA board and Terry are leading an Edmonton in both his professional important process that will result in an enhanced and personal life.” Paul’s career in arts development strategy for our city.” the arts has taken him to theatres CADA is Canada’s first municipally-owned arts de- and academic institutions across velopment authority. CADA is designed to provide Canada, but he cites Edmonton as an integrated and strategic perspective to support home to many of his career high- the robust growth of the arts and culture sector in lights. Among these was the op- portunity to serve as the inaugural Calgary. It counts among its successes the creation facility director of the Winspear of a long term strategy and capital plan for arts Centre when it opened in the fall spaces that enabled City Council in 2008 to make RI3DXOZDVDOVRWKHÀUVW a $165M commitment of support for new facility board chair of the Edmonton Arts development. Results are already showing via Council and recently completed several projects either under or nearing construc- six years as chair of the board tion: the new Nickle Arts Museum, Folk Festival for the CKUA Radio Network. Hall, the National Music Centre, the Mount Royal Paul spent the past four years as Conservatory and the Canadian Sports Hall of John Mahon executive director for the Arts and Fame. CADA hopes to complete the transition to a A graduate of the University of Heritage Foundation (AHF) of St. new president and CEO by October. Alberta (Bachelor of Music and Albert. MBA) and the Royal College of Music (London), John Mahon is an active performing clarinetist with wide experience as a classical mu- sician including playing in the

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Thanks to the partnership between culture community as well as promote its Alberta Craft Council and Edmonton members to a new arts-oriented audi- Opera, ACC consigners are making it ence. We can’t wait to see what will be possible for opera patrons to take home created for the 2013/2014 season! memories of the 2012/2013 opera season. Participating Artists: Valerie Baber, $UWLVWVFUHDWHGRSHUDVSHFLÀFSLHFHV Margie Davidson, Chris Kubash, JoAnna that were for sale before and during Lange, James Lavoie, Laura McIvor, intermissions throughout the mainstage Emily Stewart, Dana Roman, Todd opera season at the Northern Jubilee Safronovich, Amy Skrocki, Darlene Auditorium. Now that the season has Storgeoff, Meghan Wagg, Brian FRQFOXGHG\RXFDQÀQGWKH2SHUD$UW McArthur & Dawn Detarando Project work at the Alberta Craft Council Gallery Shop. This partnership allows To learn more about this project and the the Alberta Craft Council to enhance its Edmonton Opera please visit the Opera’s relationships in Edmonton’s arts and website www.edmontonopera.com

Work on display at the Northern Olympia (right) Jubilee Auditorium for “Les Contes D’Hoffmann” by JoAnna Lange &HUDPLFZLWKORZÀUHJOD]HJROG lustre and nails Necklace (below right) for “Eugene Onegin” by Amy Skrocki brass, silver, enamel, onyx and GUX]\ Opera Scotch Glasses (below left) by Todd Safronovich Blown Glass Photo Credits: Laura O’Connor

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2013 Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts http://ggavma.canadacouncil.ca/On March 12, 2013, The for the Arts announced the winners of the 2013 Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts at the Cinémathèque Québécoise in Montreal. This year’s recipients are: - Greg Payce, Artist-potter (Saidye Bronfman Award), Calgary, Alberta - Marcel Barbeau, Painter and sculptor, Montreal, Quebec - Rebecca Belmore, Visual artist, Winnipeg, Manitoba - William D. MacGillivray, Filmmaker and director, Rose Bay, Nova Scotia Greg Payce receives 2013 Saidye Bronfman - Gordon Monahan, Sound artist, composer and media artist, Meaford, Award for Excellence in Fine Craft - Colette Whiten, Sculpture installation artist, / Haliburton, Ontario - Chantal Pontbriand, Exhibitions and events curator, art “In his hands, the seemingly prosaic world of his work in over 150 solo and group exhibits critic (Outstanding contribution), Montreal, Quebec pottery takes on aspects of the illusionistic, the around the world. Last year he exhibited at The chosen artists’ work is as vast and diverse as the art- cinematic, the virtual...” Toronto’s Gardiner Museum and his large ists themselves and includes documentaries about life in – Steve Heinemann, Ceramist (nominator) bronze commission, SSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, is the East coast; larger-than-life-size vases and First-Nations notable at the Calgary International Airport. performance art in the West; public sculptures and experi- Alive with history, movement, and possibility, He was featured in the Trans-Ceramics exhibi- mental music composition in Ontario and Montreal-based Greg Payce’s vessels become animated before tion at the 3rd World Biennial of Ceramics curating and abstract painting. RXUH\HV3URFHVVLRQVRIÀJXUHVHPHUJHIURP in Icheon, South Korea, and his major work, For the first time, in partnership with the Independent Me- negative space, projections of vibrant patterns Wane, was recently installed at the new Cana- dia Arts Alliance, the Canada Council commissioned artists dance across porcelain surfaces, and holo- to create short video profiles of each Award recipient dian embassy in Seoul, South Korea. Greg is graphic-like photos pulse with dimension. that are featured on the Canada Council’s website. The an Alberta Craft Council member and will be National Gallery of Canada exhibition held in conjunction For 43 years, Greg Payce has been shaping featured in a 2014 Discovery Gallery exhibi- with these awards ran from March 22 to June 23. his experiences and passions at the potter’s tion. “The 2013 laureates embody Canadian art at its best,” ZKHHO+HSXOOVIURPGHVLJQÀOPSKRWRJ- said Robert Sirman, Director and CEO of the Canada raphy, philosophy, history – all the while Council for the Arts. “Not only are they expanding the reinforcing his connection to fellow potters boundaries of their art forms and addressing the big ques- through the ages. Whether it is his trademark tions of our time, their work creates new shapes, sounds and perspectives that change the way we perceive the URZVRIYDVHVHQFORVLQJSURÀOHVRIKXPDQ world around us.” ÀJXUHVLQWKHQHJDWLYHVSDFHEHWZHHQRUKLV latest large-scale lenticular (holographic-like) The Governor General of Canada presented the 2013 Awards at a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Wednesday, photographs that create the illusion of depth March 20. “Canada has long been renowned for excel- and movement, Payce’s body of work is rich lence in the visual and media arts, and the recipients of in philosophical, historical and cultural refer- these awards are among our finest contemporary artists ences. In recent years he has begun to overlay and artistic contributors,” said His Excellency the Right his ceramics with video and photography. Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. “I am pleased to honour each of the laureates with these As an instructor at Calgary’s Alberta College Top: Healing Garden awards, and encourage audiences everywhere to view of Art + Design, Payce has mentored count- Centre: Photo/Video Installation and appreciate their vision and creativity.” OHVVVWXGHQWVDQGLQÁXHQFHGWKHGLUHFWLRQRI Below: Greg Payce The Awards, funded and administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, are in their 14th year and recognize WKLVÀQHFUDIWLQ&DQDGD+HKDVSUHVHQWHG Photo Credit: Martin Lipman distinguished career achievements in the visual and media arts by Canadian artists, as well as outstand- ing contributions through voluntarism, philanthropy, board governance, community outreach or professional activities. In addition to a $25,000 prize from the Canada Council, each winner receives a special issue medallion produced in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mint. The Canada Council Art Bank has in its collection many works by the 100+ artists who have won the Awards through the years. The Saidye Bronfman Award recognizes excellence in fine crafts, and is funded from the proceeds of a $1.5 million endowment given to the Canada Council by The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation in 2006. The support of the Foundation to the Canadian Museum of Civilization has also helped the Museum acquire works by recipients of the Saidye Bronfman Award.

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Reception: 2 - 4, Saturday, July 6 Generations of women The genesis for Hanging by a Thread arose An important question arose. Have we nur- when we were studying the Marie Erickson tured an interest in art and craft with our own come and go. Once we Rug Collection (Middle Eastern) at the Nickle children? To create a more lively interpreta- Arts Museum with the support of Dr. Michele tion of the data collected, our children and a were young and now we Hardy, Curator of Decorative Arts. There we grandchild were invited to participate in the have become the keepers discovered that during the current war in Af- exhibition and present their own perspectives. ghanistan, Afghani women have been unable Robin West presents her poetry and sculpture. of the flame. Soon we will to acquire the wool to make rugs and carpets Ilse’s daughter-in-law Monika Salkauskas oper- have passed on everything in traditional patterns. Women had been pass- ates a cottage industry making and decorating ing patterns orally from generation to genera- sculptural cakes. The youngest contributor is we have learned to the tion, but without the material to make them, Ilse’s granddaughter, Emily Ella Rigaux, who next generation. What the oral tradition began to disappear along writes poetry and is an award winning singer. with women’s cultural value. This inspired us to Pat Strakowski and her daughter Lynda Stra- difference will it make? look at our own culture and consider the trans- kowski demonstrate the transfer of skill from How do we transfer what mission of information and learning among mother to daughter through the creation of current generations of Canadian women. altered books. we have gleaned about In 2009, we received an Alberta Creative De- ourselves to our daughters velopment Initiative grant (Canada Council for on the wheel of life, and the Arts) to conduct focus groups with different generations of Canadian women. What we perhaps they back to us? learned from the focus groups stimulated us to develop this exhibition.

Right: Sharing Advice by Ilse Anysas-Salkauskas Found objects, cotton, synthetic and silk fabrics and ribbons. 49”x46”

Far Right: Choices by Ilse Anysas-Salkauskas Cotton, synthetic and silk fabrics and ribbons 41”x39”

6 ÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊ SUMMER 2013ÊÊÊUÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < Feature Gallery Queen of Sheepa and the Black Sheep Altar by Lynda Strakowski Altered books, collaged, painted, embellished with found object 6.5”x9.5”x4”

In doing my research, I realize that as a Each of our children/grandchild have identi- daughter, a mother and now a grandmother, fied their own interests in art which have often transmission of my acquired knowledge to the differed from our own. Interacting with them Cups of Tea younger women of my family is very important in this way has expanded our own enjoyment to me. Passing on knowledge from one gen- of and interest in art. Whether it is textiles, The seasons pass my family by eration to the next is complex and can only be poetry, creative culinary, music or following achieved if women are willing to listen. Thus in mother’s footsteps, we are thankful our lives But I never stopped to wonder why a game is played: do I listen to my mother’s are enriched by art. The memories of my Omas passed and grandmother’s advice, or do I listen to the Barbara J. West advice my friends give me? Knowledge is lost Are still among us to be grasped when the information thread is broken. The stories passed from age to youth I use tic-tac-toe and the feminine symbol to Sometimes not burdened with the truth Goodness (a detail from the installation represent their relationships and choices that But on they pass with mirth and laughter influence the outcome of life’s games. The one Neurosis We Share) by Barbara J. West Knitted aluminum and yarn, 21”x10”x9” Where it’s known you happen after important thread that binds these generations The installation Neurosis We Share together is the symbolic umbilical cord. In this (6’x4’x6’) is a mixed media piece. And tears are brought for both to see work I bring my life’s experiences to bear on Over cups of golden tea my creative process; it is a synthesis of my acquired knowledge and personal feelings. Questions brought and wisdom shared Ilse Anysas-Salkauskas To an Oma souls are bared And with those secrets now set free Over cups of golden tea Over the past several years I have been chal- lenged in my art to consider the materials and 1HZGD\VGDZQVRPHÀOOHGZLWKVWULIH the process of making as part of the concept But now I know it’s part of life being presented. My love of textiles and its And thus the seasons pass us by versatility as a medium has allowed me to ex- plore the broader meaning of knitting in West- Now I know the reasons why ern culture. The popular cultural perception Through a strengthened family tree of knitting is for protection from the elements, making fashion statements, and particularly as Tended over cups of tea an indication of caring in the making of knit- ted items for family and friends. More recently By Emily Rigaux it has become a means of artistic expression. In this exhibition, knitting represents the caring of mother towards daughter. It stands as a tribute to the feminine perspective and the ways learning is transferred from generation to generation, whether through cultural myths, introjection, or competition.

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Necklace Coming Up Next by Miranda Scott, 2013 An exhibition of contemporary fine craft by emerging artists Sterling Silver, cultivated Biwa June 20 – July 27, 2013 pearls, 1” x 16” Reception: 2 – 4 pm, Saturday, June 22 Photo Credit: Miranda Scott

Coming Up NextZDVRIÀFLDOO\ Medicine Hat College. After her launched in 2007 and has continued graduation from the Jewellery Arts 2013 Participating Artists: as an annual juried exhibition for program at George Brown College HPHUJLQJÀQHFUDIWDUWLVWV7KLV Miranda Scott established House on Kelly Austin, Breanne Avender, Dana Bush, Carli Castle, Katriona Drijber, Brad exhibition helps the Alberta Craft Hudson Jewellery in her hometown Goertz, Sharon Graham, Matt Heide, Sharon Hogg, Shane McNutt, Janet Peters, Council reach out to emerging art- of Kingston, Ontario. Miranda has Jenell Pierson, Brenda Raynard, Jocelyn Reid, Mia Riley, Julia Rayne Schumacher, LVWVLQWKHÀQHFUDIWFRPPXQLW\DQG relocated to Edmonton to continue Miranda Scott, Leah Spagrud, Mary Stankevicius, Paul van den Bijgaart, Kristyn can be a catalyst for rewarding pro- to establish her career as a gold- Don Wozniewich fessional careers. The response to smith. the call was happily overwhelming. It is always fascinating to see artists With over 157 pieces from 38 artists who have gained their degrees in for review it was a daunting task DQRWKHUÀHOGDQGKDYHIRXQGWKHLU WRÀQDOL]HWKHVHOHFWLRQ:HWKDQN ZD\WRÀQHFUDIW$ÀEUHDUWLVWDQG everyone who submitted their fan- a practicing ecologist, Dana Bush tastic work. The variety and quality received a Bachelor of Science in of pieces submitted is evidence of Botany and now a Bachelor of Arts strong, young talent emerging in from the Alberta College of Art + Alberta and across Canada. Design. Dana’s multidisciplinary Many of the artists in this exhibi- approach to her craft is evident in tion have completed their post- her piece The Sweetness of Bees secondary education. It is fantastic where layers of organza illustrate WRVHHVRPDQ\ÀQHFUDIWLQVWLWXWLRQV the interconnection between species. represented such as the Alberta Although Matt Heide majored in College of Art + Design, Emily English Literature, he discovered Carr University of Art and Design, his medium while working as a con- George Brown College, New Bruns- struction worker. Experimenting wick College of Craft and Design, with concrete led him to a business Nova Scotia College of Art and in residential décor and handmade The Sweetness of Bees E\'DQD%XVK5R]RPH Design University, Ontario College objects called Concrete Cat. of Art & Design, Red Deer College, dyed silk with natural dyes and embroidered, maple and cherry and Sheridan College. Coming Up Next is held as a part of Edmonton’s Works International wood, LED lights, Shane McNutt, who has studied Art & Design Festival. This festival 35” x 35” x 24” at both Ontario College of Art celebrates all things art and design Photo Credit: Joe Kelly & Design and Sheridan College, and attracts over 250,000 people to currently lives in Medicine Hat as exhibitions throughout downtown. a Medalta International Artist in It is great opportunity to showcase Residence as well as teaching at these talented emerging artists.

Sonic Diptych by Shane McNutt, 2012, Earthenware, slab and wheel thrown FRQVWUXFWLRQVOLSXQGHUJOD]HFRQHJOD]Hµ[µ Photo Credit: Shane McNutt Black Hole Sun by Matt Heide, 2012, Double sided concrete tactile ÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊ SUMMER 2013ÊÊÊUÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < 8 painting, 24” x 20” Photo Credit: Matt Heide Discovery Gallery Tails from a Rejuvenated Forest An installation exploring the drive of nature by Calgary ceramic artists Lisa McGrath and Mindy Andrews August 3 – September 7, 2013 Reception: 2 – 4 pm, Saturday, August 3

“They walked on, thinking of making of the work was also “Trees and nature have always This and That, and by-the-by they shared. Mindy visited Lisa’s inspired my imagination. My came to an enchanted place on the studio and vice versa, both playground growing up was the very top of the Forest called Galle- ÀQGLQJLWZRQGHUIXOZRUNLQJ idyllic setting of Northwestern ons Lap, which is sixty-something in different and unfamiliar Ontario, Canada, situated on 98 trees in a circle. Sitting there they spaces, like a mini residency. acres surrounded by crown land. could see the whole world spread I believed that the trees would out until it reached the sky, and speak to me through their rustling whatever there was all the world leaves, and I would sing back over was with them in Galleons to them. Many days were spent Lap.” – A.A. Milne dreaming in my magical world.”

Since graduating from the This quote, taken from Winnie Alberta College of Art + the Pooh, invokes a childlike Design in 2002, Mindy Andrews view of a rich and ever ex- is a professional ceramic artist panding forest. In Tails From A and has had her work selected Rejuvenated Forest, artists Lisa for numerous exhibitions na- McGrath and Mindy Andrews tionally and internationally. explore, through a child’s eyes Lisa McGrath is a and imagination, human- professionally trained potter kind’s continual destruction and sculptor. She has devoted of nature. Through the use over 15 years to creating, of clay and other media they exhibiting nationally, and create a narrative installation teaching. expressing the will and drive nature innately possesses “Living in close proximity to the to rejuvenate itself through 5RFN\0RXQWDLQV,DPDPD]HG playful interactions between by the sheer immensity of the objects and characters, leading landscape and humbled by the to hope and resurrection. smallest creatures living within. Lisa and Mindy usually work Occasionally I catch glimpses of LQGHSHQGHQWO\EXWÀQGWKDW something out of the ordinary, a working collaboratively push- couple of larch trees growing so es them to explore other ways close together they appear as one, of expressing themselves. This or maybe an animal displaying particular show came about some quirky behaviour. These are while brainstorming how their the moments to savour, to enjoy work is similar in regards to and draw from for inspiration”. their connection to nature as well as their love of classic children’s stories and illustra- tions. They decided that the best way to approach the topic was to combine McGrath’s sculptural animals with An- Painter’s Journey drews’ painted tree blocks. The by Lisa McGrath & Mindy Andrews, Clay, slips and decals, 2013.

SUMMER 2013 UÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ9 Discovery Gallery Static Bloom Kristin Anderson (St. Albert) August 3 – September 7, 2013 Reception: 2 – 4 pm, Saturday, August 3

path to fruition is direct. Sometimes the endings are completely unex- pected in pleasant or unpleasant ways. Regardless of the outcome, something is learned and carried forward to the next undertaking. Self-taught, Kristin’s introduction to polymer clay came after learn- ing that Japanese cherry blossom trees do not thrive in the Albertan climate. She sculpted and framed one to hang on a wall, out of reach Static Bloom features ten works of from her curious toddlers. The re- polymer clay wall art by emerging sult compelled her into a pursuit of St. Albert artist Kristin Anderson. UHÀQHPHQW)XUWKHUH[SORUDWLRQDQG

The title refers to the sculpted experimentation with painting and Wallace Erin Photo: stasis of her botanical sculptures sculpture resulted in an interdisci- which are integrated onto acrylic plinary crossover. painted canvases. The works consist 7KHIHDWXUHGÁRZHUVSURMHFWIURP of air-dry clay (also referred to the canvas, lively in stillness, cast- as polymer-based resin clay) and ing shadows that add a transitory SRO\PHUFOD\ÁRZHUVWKDWKDYHEHHQ element to an otherwise enduring hand-sculpted, petal by petal. After design. Although the wall art is drying or curing, the components distilled and static in composi- are carefully arranged on the paint- WLRQWKHSLHFHVÁRZZLWKLQWULFDWH ing support, positioned and then details. The precision-driven works repositioned like puzzle pieces in UHÁHFWWKHDUWLVW·VIDVFLQDWLRQZLWK RUGHUWRDFKLHYHWKHEHVWÀW2QFH prominent textures and bold colors the arrangement is determined, - a departure from the typical WKHSLHFHVDUHÀ[HGRQWRWKHDFU\OLF GHÀQLWLRQRIZDOOÁRZHU painted surface. Kristin compares the creation process to a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book. The end result is a culmination of many weighed decisions. The properties of the raw materials set the parameters for the next course of action. Sometimes the

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Photos: Kristin Anderson 10 ÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊ SUMMER 2013ÊÊÊUÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < Discovery Gallery The Others FROM:Correspondence TO:TXT Dale Lerner (Medicine Hat) Anita Nawrocki (Edmonton) September 14 – October 19, 2013 September 14 – October 19, 2013 Reception: 2 – 4 pm, Saturday, September 14 Reception: 2 – 4 pm, Saturday, September 14

The Others is a collection of mythi- a second and due to convention cal ceramic sculptures which will FDQFRQYH\DVLJQLÀFDQWDPRXQW include pieces from his new series of meaning. In contrast, it is an entitled ‘Hershey Boys’. The new investment of time to sit down and series was inspired by a wood- write a letter, post it and receive it. ÀUHZRUNVKRSDWWKH$UFKLH%UD\ 6LJQLÀFDQWWKRXJKWDQGFDUHKDV Foundation in Helena, MT, in to be applied including choos- which he participated last year. ing the paper and writing tool. +LVZRUNPDGHDVLJQLÀFDQWHYR- The frequency and relevance of lution; in fact upon his return to sending mail by post has changed Medicine Hat, he literally turned remarkably. his work ‘upside down’. Each collage has an accession num- He is currently a Platoon Chief in ber and a seal attached. With this Anita questions if we will eventu- the City of Medicine Hat Fire Dept FROM:Correspondence TO:TXT ally only see stamps in albums and and is pursuing an undergradu- explores how personal correspon- museums. By contrasting postage ate degree in ceramics through dence has changed from hand stamps with texting within the Thompson Rivers University in written letters carefully composed FROODJHVKHHQFRXUDJHVDUHÁHFWLRQ hopes of following up with an sealed with care and taking days on the changes taking place in our Dale Lerner started his keen inter- MFA upon retirement. Dale’s to deliver; to communicating society due to email, texting and est in ceramics as a truck driver, work is in the Alberta Foundation instantly with a string of letters instant messaging. Will traditional hauling raw clay from quarries for Arts Art Collection and has that can signify a whole sentence. mail disappear? in the Cypress Hills and other been exhibited throughout Alberta There is very little of our day-to- parts of southern Alberta and and as far as Ontario, day existence that isn’t affected by In 1990, Anita completed a Bach- Saskatchewan to local brick, tile and Wyoming. technology and in this exhibition elor of Arts degree in Psychology and clay processing factories. In Anita Nawrocki demonstrates and Sociology at the University of 1995, that he discovered the work her view of this communication Alberta, which included several of four eccentric 19th century Brit- transformation. LQWURGXFWRU\ÀQHDUWFODVVHV2YHU the years she continued to take ish potters, the Martin brothers From a sociological point of view, courses in pottery, glass blowing (Martinware Pottery). The Martins WH[WPHVVDJLQJUHÁHFWVVRPHRI and acrylic painting. After her son specialized in hand-built vessels WKHTXDOLWLHVWKDWVRFLHW\ÀQGVLP- was diagnosed with a chronic ill- and objects with gargoylese imag- portant; the value of time and the ness at the age of two, her life path es, often birds, in a Gothic-revival VLJQLÀFDQFHRIIHHOLQJDSDUWRIWKH changed and this led her to an style. Fast forward a century, Dale ‘in’ crowd by having and using the after degree in Elementary Educa- now imagines bird-like critters most current tech-toys. Sending a tion (2009) and a rediscovery of the that might have migrated from the text message abbreviation (LOL, joy of creating art. ceramic factories of England to the ROTFLMAO, B4N, BTW) takes prairie clay pits of Alberta. “Initially my pieces took form as caricatures of birds. Subsequently they evolved into creatures displaying anthropomorphic traits. Their evolution interprets my philosophy that man is just a mammal; no greater no lesser than any other life form, just another component in the grand scheme. I believe that we wrongly judge everything’s intrinsic value in comparison with our own grandi- ose vision of humanity.” Hershey Boy Mountain OMG by Dale Lerner, 2013, coil built and carved from by Anita Nawrocki, 2010, by Anita Nawrocki, 2012, Plainsman Clay bodies, 5“ tall x 7” wide Postage Stamp Collage Postage Stamp Collage 12” x 12” 8” x 8”

SUMMER 2013 UÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ11 Shop Talk The Best of 2012 What’s In… E-Newsletter. Custom- talents of the ACC Gallery Shop from John Chalke (Calgary), Jeff ers have responded positively to consignment artists. The results of Holmwood (Vancouver) and Phillip April 1st closed another year at the the newly re-vamped website, and RXUÀUVWVHDVRQKDYHEHHQHQFRXUDJ- Bandura (Calgary) of Bee Kingdom Alberta Craft Council Gallery Shop KDYHYLVLWHGWKHVKRSVSHFLÀFDOO\ ing. The project garnered over $7000 Collective, for permanent display and I am pleased to share some after seeing our multiple TV inter- in retail sales for three productions: at Canadian Diplomatic Missions highlights. views (Special thanks to Catherine Aida, Les Contes d’Hoffmann and abroad. Congratulations to each of It won’t come as any surprise that Bangle for her help in securing these Eugene Onegin. these very talented artists! interviews), a promotional spot with November and December usually Corporate connections have also But consignment sales are not the City TV, various articles in several see the biggest jump in retail sales, been very healthy this past year. RQO\PHDVXUHRIWKHEHQHÀWVIURP publications and our regular maga- and this last season was no excep- We boast an impressive selection of RXULQFUHDVHGSURÀOHEXLOGLQJHI- zine ad placements. Add to this six tion. Our yearly fundraiser, ‘Twas ZRUNWKDWUHÁHFWVDWUXO\&DQDGLDQ forts. Artists from every discipline TELUS TV interviews that we now the Night proved to be a roaring identity and businesses are gener- DUHUHFRJQL]LQJWKHEHQHÀWVRI play continuously in the Gallery success and by the end of December ously responding. Event planners, becoming ACC Members includ- Shop alongside independent artist we were $4,140 over target for the businesses, corporations, govern- ing the opportunity to consign and studio videos, and we are now able year to date. This would set the tone ment agencies, MLA’s and City exhibit in the Gallery Shop. With to show customers the talents and for the beginning of a very lucra- Councillors make an effort to work this in mind, the ACC is pleased to skills required in the making of the tive year with overall retail sales with the ACC Gallery Shop. They welcome 20 new consignment artists work surrounding them. of almost $374,000 for the Shop’s know that the gifts, awards and signed since April 1, 2012, with more ÀVFDO\HDUH[FHHGLQJODVW Well into its 2nd year, the Artist mementos in which they invest their members seeking feedback and years total by approximately 5%. Spotlight Program continues to offer dollars show that they support the advice every week! consignment artists an opportunity local economy with taste and an eye In asking how we manage to stay The bar has been set pretty high to present new and exciting work in for quality. ahead in the midst of a recession, to make this next year even more DVLJQLÀFDQWVRORGLVSOD\VSDFHLQWKH we can pinpoint some endeavours One particular purchase that we are successful, but with the combined Gallery Shop. With artists booked to that help in keeping our foundation proud to announce is the acquisition efforts of our dedicated ACC team the end of 2013, we are excited with strong. RIZRUNWRWKH)RUHLJQ$IIDLUVRIÀFH and the exceptional work being cre- the response from artists and are Constantly challenged to stay in Ottawa. After a visit to the ACC ated by our roster of artists, I’m sure currently in the process of reserving connected to our audience, we’ve 5HWDLO*DOOHU\LQ)HEUXDU\WKHÀQH we are up to the challenge. space for 2014. art advisory committee for Foreign strengthened our marketing and - Linda Frena promotion efforts through social net- Another new program is the Opera Affairs met to review a number work outlets, including Facebook, Art Project that meshes the audience of works on display in the shop. Twitter, YouTube, and our monthly of the Edmonton Opera with the They decided to purchase works

Concrete & Glass Study in Gold Electric Kool-aide Bowl by Philip Bandura (left) and Vase (below) (Bee Kingdom by Jeff Holmwood Collective) 2009 2012

Hinged Pot of Melting Snow by John Chalke, 2009

12 ÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊ SUMMER 2013ÊÊÊUÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < Shop Talk August Tammy Parks-Legge (Stony Plain, AB) – pottery Tammy Parks-Legge has been working in clay since 1997. She has built her own FURVVGUDIWZRRGÀUHNLOQDQGÀQGVLWDEVROXWHO\IDVFLQDWLQJ7KHZRRGÀUHSUR- cess takes a tremendous amount of time and energy but the results are stunning ZLWKÁDVKHVRISLQNEURQ]HDQGJROG(DFKSLHFHEHFRPHVGHÀQHGE\WKHÀUH DQGÁDPHV

Shino Jug by Tammy Parks-Legge ceramic

July September Janet Grabner Lisa McGrath (East Coulee, AB) – pottery (Calgary, AB) – pottery Janet Grabner owns and operates Caracol Clay Studio and Gallery “My work represents a memory’s duplication of life’s rare and beautiful in East Coulee, Alberta. Looking into the layers of earth deep in the moments. Living in close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, I am amazed Badlands, Janet’s Artist Spotlight is inspired by the fact that Alberta was by the sheer immensity of the landscape and humbled by the smallest once a part of the Bearspaw Sea. Her “Prairie Sea” pieces explore the creatures living within. I work in clay, because for me, it is the most transformation of Alberta’s landscape from ocean to the dry terrain that appropriate to express nature’s beauty.” surrounds Janet’s home. Mug Plate by Lisa McGrath by Janet Grabner ceramic ceramic

SUMMER 2013 UÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ13 In the News

KUDOS Allan Waidman’s (Spruce Grove) Liv Pedersen’s (Calgary) tapestry College of Art + Design and a group piece Eagle Feather was accepted by Ulf was featured in the International exhibition titled Assembly of Light. Dana Roman (Canmore) had a solo the Parkland County/SMS Equip- Baltic Mini Texture Triennial Show On a more international level Tyler’s exhibition Moods of Nature from ment Municipal Art Program call for in Gdynia and Lodz, Poland. work will be featured in a group April 6 - May 2 at the Bluerock Gal- pieces depicting Aboriginal Art and exhibition at the South Australia lery, Black Diamond. GLVSOD\HGDWWKHRIÀFLDOXQYHLOLQJ School of Art Gallery and they have and artist reception at Parkland both been published in the magazine &RXQW\2IÀFHVRQ$SULO7KH Craft Arts International. Municipal Art Program is funded ZLWKWKHJHQHURXVÀQDQFLDOVXSSRUW of SMS Equipment and encourages, supports and celebrates local artists, while promoting awareness and appreciation of works by Parkland County residents.

Nature #126 by Dana Roman, acrylic on canvas, 12”x12”

Ulf Eagle Feather by Allan Waidman, Black Tony Bloom’s (Canmore) exhibition by Liv Pedersen, tapestry weaving Chlorite Stone on aluminum base, 12” x 3.5 “ titled Landbuoys was presented at 20 x 17.5 cm the Whyte Museum in Banff (April 6 - June 2). Interlocked, structurally Margie Davidson (Edmonton) Robyn Weatherley (Calgary) galvanized, geometrically balanced, cherry blossom scarves were juried 3D stainless steel vessels explore the presented Beyond Measure (April into the exhibition Cherry Blossoms: a 17th - 20th) for her MFA Solo Thesis concept of stranded sentinels warn- Textile Translation in Vancouver April Still Water Exhibition in Philadelphia. Working by Tyler Rock ing of environmental threats or as a 2 - 21. protective mechanism to signal safe in glass, video, and mixed media, Handblown glass, water, LED lights, C02, routes of passage. Margie was named the 2013 Teacher Weatherley’s works are an explora- voice activated switches. of the Year Award by the Canadian tion of intangible remnants, making Image from Tyler’s masters exhibition. Most Quilters’ Association/ Association visible subtle dialogues between of the pieces are light and sound activated to canadienne de la courtepointe. The body and environment. alter the viewer’s perception of the object and purpose of this award is to recognize the space around them, more images can be a teacher who has made a lasting found on our their website and blog www. ÀUHEUDQGJODVVFD impression on his/her students in Photo Credit: Chris Boha quiltmaking, thereby insuring that the craft continues as part of our heritage. Margie had two pieces Work by Karen Cantine (Edmon- ClothLine and Ferns Within Grids in ton) was included in the exhibition the CQA/ACC 2013 National Juried Moving Metal exhibition at the Art Show. Gallery of Ontario. Spearheaded by David Ivens and the Metal Arts Guild of Canada the exhibition was a lead-up to the SNAG Conference Samantha Williams-Chapelsky in Toronto. Check out the work by (St. Albert) recently received the St. Canada’s top 16 silversmiths and Albert Mayors award for the emerg- watch the slideshows of each piece ing artist category. to see how the metal moved from a ÁDWµGLVFWRXQLTXHZRUNVRI Resound art. http://www.metalartsguild.ca Installation by Robyn Weatherley Blown glass, wax and mixed media Photo Credit: Matthew Hollerbush

Julia Reimer and Tyler Rock (Black Diamond) are back in their studio after a year in Australia. Tyler has completed his Masters in Visual Art and Julia was an artist in residence at the renowned Canberra Glass- works. This spring they participated Silk Scarf, 2013 by Samantha Williams- Cherry Blossom Abundance in a glass symposium at the Alberta Chapelsky by Margie Davidson, Textile paint on 100% Karen Cantine’s piece in progress cotton scarf, 21”x 73”

14 ÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊÊ SUMMER 2013ÊÊÊUÊÊÊ ,/Ê ,/Ê < Studio Talk

James Marshall to receive of the Archaeological Society, Chair- province’s highest honour man of the Historical Resources Advisory Board. He has worked to Press Release Boot Camp support more than a dozen different An important but often neglected You may get lost in the shuffle if associations in all. One of his more VSHFLÀFFKDOOHQJHVZDVWKHFRSLRXV part of an artist’s career is promo- you send it out more than a month number of hours and political risk tion. Investing time in endorsing in advance and shorter than two (in a small community) to help save your artistic exploits through a weeks may not give the editor the Medalta Pottery site from total well-crafted press release can enough turnaround time. destruction and the early work to help expose your work to a wider 5. Don’t assume the reader get more people on side to develop audience and might even lead to the historic district. already knows about you a magazine or newspaper article. This may be the twentieth an- The carved brick murals have be- So if you are having a studio sale, niversary of your studio sale but if Jim Marshal and seven other out- come Jim’s main stay and signature participating in an exhibition or you are hoping that other people standing Albertans are set to join work - truly his passion of creativity. received an award it’s worth the the ranks of the Alberta Order of These works adorn numerous civic will help promote it, you need to go time to publicize it. My biggest tip - Excellence this year in recognition of buildings, parks, churches, and race through the motions of addressing if you want others to help promote their diverse and longstanding con- tracks as well as private venues. the 5 W’s at least. An informative tributions on the local, provincial, For decades, Jim has been a highly you or your event, make it simple sentence or two goes a long way. national and international stage. SUROLÀFDUWLVWFRPPLVVLRQHGWRGR for them to do so. more low relief murals than any “The Alberta Order of Excellence in- 6. Most importantly don’t com- other muralist in Canada. GXFWHHVIRUUHÁHFWWKHEHVWWUDLWV mit the following atrocities in the people of our province have to 1. Address the 5 W’s: who, what, your press release… offer: innovation, determination Jeweliyana Reece (Calgary)was where, why and when - USE ALL CAPS (it makes the and a deep-seeded commitment to commissioned to make a glass The first sentence should concisely serving others,” said the Honourable mossaic for the bench project in the material hard to read and address what the event is, why it’s Donald S. Ethell. “I know that their Artisan Gardens at the Bow Valley difficult to copy & paste) stories and their many contributions Ranche in Fish Creek Provincial happening, who is involved, and - Convey your excitement will serve to inspire their fellow Park, Calgary, this summer. View the surprisingly often overlooked Albertans now and in the future.” from a Secret Bridge is a glass mosaic where (including the city) and when with copious exclamation The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta made from hundreds of tiny hand it’s taking place. points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! will preside over the investiture cer- cut pieces of glass with fused glass (it has the opposite effect) 2. Make information easily emony in Edmonton on Wednesday, components incorporated. - Use decorative fonts for October 16. This will bring the total accessible informational text AOE membership to 132. More in- Copy and pasting is the name of (hard to read isn’t it?) formation about AOE and the other the game, so if you plan on sending inductees is at www.lieutenantgov- out your information in attach- ernor.ab.ca/aoe/. ment form, make sure to include Recommended online sources to Jim’s contributions to the communi- it in the body of the email as well. promote events on: ty include: founding member of the Make sure to include your contact Alberta Craft Council, Past President Alberta Craft Council information and link to any relevant and Vice President of the Alberta www.albertacraft.ab.ca/ab- Potters’ Association, Past President online sources like your website or craft-events-shows/ a Facebook event page. View from a Secret Bridge Alberta Foundation for the Arts by Jeweliyana Reece, glass mosaic Saamis the Legend 3. Include images, invites and http://culture.alberta.ca/events/ by James Marshal commissioned by the Saamis Rotary Club, Medicine Hat quotes submit.aspx Whenever possible attach ap- City of Edmonton plicable images, logos and invites. www.edmonton.ca/attractions_ Attachments should be in either recreation/festivals_events/ JPG or PDF form and lower than submit-an-event.aspx 1MB in size. If possible include a Calgary Arts Development quote about your work or the occa- www.calgaryarts development.com/ sion itself. ed-classified 4. Send out the release 2-3 Artrubicon weeks in advance www.artrubicon.ca /contact-us/ Unless marketing a large event like CKUA a symposium I would recommend www.ckua.com/pages/ sending out your press release two submiteventlisting to three weeks beforehand. - Laura O’Connor

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For a Visitor Services Manager, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 601-3 Ave. Operating out of the Shaw Centre, this program is designed to complete catalogue of all classes offered contact the City Arts South Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0H4, 403-327-8770 ext 21 or email: serve artists at all stages of their careers. Students, emerging, Centre in Edmonton at 780-496-6955. [email protected] and established artists are able to work together in our open, spacious, semi-private studios. Artists come from all over the Edmonton Weaver’s Guild Classes/Workshops, Edmonton Alberta Jubilee Rotating Art Exhibitions, Edmonton/Calgary world and bring different experiences, techniques and ideas to Classes in beginner and intermediate weaving and spinning are Deadline is ongoing These rotating art exhibits by the Friends our unique studios in the Historic Clay District. 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Deadline for all residencies is April 15th, MacEwan’s Centre for the Arts and Communications, grams, and by appointment Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm. 2012. Contact Aaron Nelson: [email protected] For info email Jennifer at [email protected] Edmonton Wildflower Arts Centre, Calgary Discover our atrium-inspired campus – host to a multitude of Calgary Allied Arts Foundation Residency Program st[art]@ Express yourself though the arts. Dance, paint, draw or try your full-time programs in the performing, visual and communication Art Central, Calgary hand on the potter’s wheel. Wildflower Arts Centre will help arts. Visit us at 10045 – 156 street and discover more! We also Deadline is October 31, annually The Calgary Allied Arts you discover your artistic talents. Wildflower Arts Centre offer host a number of events in our newly-renovated 363-seat John L. Foundation (CAAF) – a non-profit foundation that encourages programs in: clay, glass, fibre, paper, drawing, painting, and Haar Theatre, in addition to offering continuous part-time credit development of art and culture in Calgary and assists with the mixed media. In addition to registered visual arts programs they and non-credit courses. www.MacEwan.ca/creativity acquisitions of works of art for the City of Calgary. Submissions also offer dance and drama programs, custom programs for Drop-in Art Classes & Special Workshops, Edmonton are juried once a year. The submission form may be found at groups, birthday parties for kids, artist residency and school arts For over fifteen years Harcourt House has been providing the http://caafonline.org/documents/caaf_start_residency.pdf. programs for students of all ages, and studio memberships for es- community with a wide range of art classes and workshops. tablished artists. Location: 3363 Spruce Dr. SW, Calgary, Alberta. Edmonton Arts Council Public Art, Edmonton Sculpting the figure in clay, figure drawing, painting the figure, Phone: 403-249-3773 E-mail: [email protected] Deadline is ongoing The Edmonton Arts Council public art drawing the self portrait & exploring portraiture, sculpting the program invites artists to submit their portfolios to be kept on Building Successful Careers in Arts and Culture figure in relief, sculpture - slab forms in clay, patinas for sculpture, file for the purpose of Directed Calls. A public or private sector The Cultural Human Resources Council has released a career sculpting organic clay pots, alternative Polaroid techniques, organization wishing to commission or purchase artwork may self-management guide for artists and cultural workers. Artists egg tempera workshop plus many others. For more information approach the EAC looking for recommendations of artists whose and cultural workers developed the Art of Managing Your Career please contact: Harcourt House office at 780-426-4180, visit at work meets that organization’s needs. A variety of artists’ port- Guide to provide pertinent and practical information to better 10215 – 112 St, Edmonton, AB or www.harcourthouse.ab.ca. folios are presented to the organization. This is an open-ended manage artistic careers. The guide is available for $20 per copy Native Arts & Culture Programs, Lac La Biche call; portfolio submissions will be accepted on an on-going basis. plus shipping and handling charges. [email protected]. Please send portfolios to the attention of: Public Art Program, Are you creative and possess an artistic flair? Come and develop Edmonton Arts Council, 10440-108 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H your skills through the Native Artisans program at Portage 3Z9. Contact [email protected] or 780-424-2787 College. Hands-on instruction in traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art forms. Full and part time study is available. Call for more information 780-623-5649 or visit portagecollege.ca.

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New Members Paul Boultbee, Red Deer, Paper & Canvas Chris Kubash, Edmonton, Wood Claire Uhlick, Edmonton, Jewellery - Paper Cheryl Brown, Grande Prairie, Clay & Sean Kunz, Calgary, Clay Barbara J. West, Canmore, Fibre & Mixed Media Michelle Atkinson, Calgary, Glass Lampwork Beads and Jewellery Mary-Beth Laviolette, Canmore, Writer Susan White, Calgary, Jewellery - Polymer Clay Kalika Bowlby, Nelson, Clay & Mixed Wendy Bryan, Edmonton, Supporter James Lavoie, Edmonton, Glass Patricia Wood, Edmonton, Wood C. Dana Bush, Calgary, Fibre, Paper, Wood Dawn Candy, Red Deer, Clay Rachelle LeBlanc, St. Albert, Fibre Gerry Eversole, Fort Mcleod, Stained Glass Margaret Louise Cardinal, Joussard, Fibre Malcolm Macfadyen, Vancouver, Glass Colleen Ferguson, Red Deer, Clay, Metal, Gemstones Un-Jin Cho, Calgary, Fibre & Paper Stacey Maddock, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery Madison Jordheim, Calgary, Fibre Barbara Cockrall, Edmonton, Supporter Wildflower Arts Centre, Calgary, Organization Heather Klimchuk, Edmonton, Supporter Recent Openings: Fran O Cuyler, Edmonton, Clay & Stone Laura McIvor, Calgary, Metal Juan Lopezdabdoub, Edmonton, Clay, Robin DuPont, Calgary, Clay Patricia Meyer, High River, Clay 1. Attending artists at the March 30 reception of Painting, Photography Mason Eyben, Kitscoty, Wood Ezequiel Morales, Calgary, Clay Urban Wild (L-R): Connie Pike, Darlene Swan, Willow Cassiopeia McDonald, Alison & Peter Faid, Edmonton, Supporter Sonja Neven, Cochrane, Metal - Jewellery Susan Thorpe, Monkia Smith, Krista Gowland, Edmonton, Fibre & Wood Francoise Fiset, Edmonton, Supporter Tara Owen, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery Mindy Andrews Susan Seright, Edmonton, Clay Hilary Forge, Calgary, Clay Melissa Pedersen, Calgary, Metal Ellie Shuster, Edmonton, Clay 2. Ritchie Velthuis at the May 11 reception for his Kathy Griffiths, Sherwood Park, Glass Louise Pringle, Edmonton, Acrylic Ellinor Stenroos, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery exhibition Neighbourhood Icons Heritage Weavers & Spinners Guild Mia Riley, Edmonton, Clay Laurie Wiles, Edmonton, Fibre 3. Andy Brooks playing one of his handcrafted of Calgary, Calgary John H Robertson, Calgary, Clay ukuleles at the May 11 reception for his exhibition Lisa Harbidge, Rocky Mountain House, Glass Todd Safronovich, Edmonton, Glass Making Notes Renewing Members Crys Harse, Calgary, Metal Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge Sharon Aaltonen, Medicine Hat, Clay Robert Jakobsen, Nanaimo, Wood Peter F Sharpe, Rimbey, Mixed - Clay, Glass, Metal 4. April 6 reception for Bee Kingdom and Kristin Anderson, St. Albert, Jewellery - Polymer Clay Kenton Jeske, Edmonton, Wood John Smith-Jones, Calgary, Metal Barbara Tipton Ilse Anysas-Salkauskas, Cochrane, Fibre Luc Josh, Edmonton, Wood City of Lacombe, Lacombe 5. Barbara Tipton at the reception for Art Gallery of St. Albert, St. Albert Pirkko Karvonen, Boyle, Fibre Mary Swain, Calgary, Clay & Mixed her self titled exhibition Calgary Clay Arts Association, Calgary Jane Kidd, Salt Spring Island, Fibre Louise Tessier, Regina, Clay Pat Borecky, Calgary, Fibre Suzette Knudsen, Calgary, Clay Debbie Tyson, Edmonton, Fibre

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