Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Member News
| May 5, 2010
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Greetings!
Happy Mother's Day folks! Hey - spend some quality time with Mom and bring her to the next Gallery Opening which conveniently is this weekend too! I've been watching these shows go up this week and the work is amazing - so come - be inspired.
This Saturday The Craft Council Gallery is pleased to present the...
OPENING RECEPTION of two NEW Exhibits on
Saturday, May 8th 2010 from 2-4pm.
Everybody is welcome - Moms, daughters,
grand-daughters too!
detail: Salmon by Urve Manuel
submitted photo
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Urve Manuel
May 8 - June 13, 2010
The
water may be calm on top but a churning world of activity goes on
below. Glass artist Urve Manuel recreates a salmon run from sea to
stream with a curving glass table and a school of life-sized glass
salmon mounted at different heights. Urve uses fused and slumped glass
for the three-dimensional fish as well as leaded glass panels for their
environment. Glass with its ability to reflect light and capture colour
is an ideal medium for Salmon Run.
SPRING-Again!
A juried
group show
May 8 - 30,
2010
The Craft Council Gallery celebrates spring with
craft that conveys the pleasures of the season!
Robin's song, a
chattering brook, wee bright flower faces - all these things delight our
winter-weary hearts when spring returns. Spring again!, is a juried
exhibition drawn from the Craft Gallery's call for fine craft that is
inspired by spring's rich colors and textures. Buds, blossoms, warm
breezes and all the delights of nature will be expressed in textiles,
clay, wood, paper and a variety of other materials. Take home some
spring so you can have it all year long!
Did you miss something from last weeks Member News? If there is any information you want to look up from past weeks, visit the Member News archives on the website.
Caroline Clarke
Director of Communications
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Meet the Craft Council
 To help you get to know your Craft Council better, this is a little feature just to introduce staff and members to everybody.
Today, we're featuring the talented Maaike Charron who's work you may recognize under her business name Blue Dragon Clay.
Maaike has worked in the Craft Council Shop for four years and is our First Hands Coordinator - her charge being all aboriginal works sold in the Shop.
She has gained tremendous experience during her time in the Shop and is great at answering questions to help you better market your work.
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From the Craft Council
NEW! 1) May Day Craft Weekend! A great success indeed! St. John's (NL)
This past weekend the first annual Craft Weekend was held, and by all accounts was a great success - not to mention a lot of fun. The Craft Council/Anna Templeton Seconds Sale, Fresh Fish 4, two Open Studios by Alexis Templeton and Lisa Rowe, and a special taste testing at the Craft Council Shop were all held on the weekend. Crowds were good and the so was the weather. Thanks to everybody who helped out and contributed to the success!
Plans are in the works for next year, so if you would like to participate and have an Open Studio contact Alexis Templeton at alexis@nf.sympatico.ca.
Pictures for the weekend can be found on Flickr which you can access from the Craft Council's homepage at www.craftcouncil.nl.ca.
NEW! 2) 2010 Annual General Meeting
Members of the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador are invited to attend:
The 2010 Annual General Meeting
Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 10:00 am
Bell's Inn, 2 Ford's Road, Corner Brook
Followed by a pot luck supper and slide show at the Inn (5pm)
Bring images of your latest work or a recent exciting travel experience!
The Annual Meeting of members is a time to catch up on news from the Craft Council. The Agenda will include reports from Committees and Regions and will be full of news and images of what's happening in craft in this province. Board members will travel from around the province to CORNER BROOK for this exciting weekend of meetings and studio visits.
For more info, contact Anne at amanuel@craftcouncil.nl.ca.
3) Gallery Call for Entry: Annual Members Exhibit 2010
Deadline for Intent to Enter: May 22, 2010
The Craft Council Gallery invites entries for its' Annual Member's Exhibit (AME) 2010 June 26 - August 15
This exhibit is open to members, encourages excellence in craft, and seeks works that express an exploration of idea or method. No theme restrictions apply.
INTENT TO ENTER
Please notify the gallery of your "intent to enter" by May 22, 2010. EMAIL, FAX or PHONE in your name, address and brief description of what you intend to enter (if that info is available). .
Download the ENTRY FORM
IMPORTANT DATES
May 22, 2010-Deadline for Intent to Enter June 11, 2010-Deadline for all Entries to arrive at the Craft Council Gallery. Please complete full entry form and include with your entries
Your cooperation with these deadlines is much appreciated!
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Professional Opportunities
NEW! 4) Call for Submissions: The Peter Lewis Gallery
The Peter Lewis Gallery is accepting submissions of work, either in email or person at the gallery. Please email J.J. Allwood with images at jjallwood@yahoo.ca or visit the gallery at 5 Church Hill off Duckworth Street. Stained-glass would be welcome as we have large beautiful windows for showing it. Sculpture as well would be a welcome addition.
J.J. Allwood - Curator and Art & Media Director
Peter Lewis Gallery
5 Church Hill
709.722.6009 - gallery
709.764.4113 - cell
www.artofpeterlewis.com
NEW! 5) Call for Submissions: Award, The International Living Building Institute (ILBI)
Deadline: May 14, 2010 by 5pm (PST)
The International Living Building
Institute (ILBI) is looking for an individual or team to submit designs
for our Living Building Challenge Certification Award to be presented to
project teams that achieve the
defined requirements of the Living
Building Challenge (the Challenge).
Inciting beauty and
inspiration while emulating natural forms, processes, and ecosystems,
the award should reflect the significance of the accomplishment.
Beautiful, organic, non-toxic, and natural, it should create awareness
about the Challenge and serve as a visual aid to emphasize its
value
and innovation.
Prize:
* Cash Award of $10,000
*
Feature article in Trim Tab (cascadiagbc.org/trimtab). Cascadia Green
Building
Council's quarterly electronic magazine for transformational people
+
design
Interested individuals or teams are asked to submit the
following:
* Artist Statement
* Sketches and Illustrations
* Award Fabrication Budget and Schedule
* Artist Background
www.ilbi.org
NEW! 6) Call for Submissions: Botwood Cottage Hospital Mural, Mural Arts Committee, Botwood (NL)
Deadline Date: May 14, 2010 by 4:30pm
The Botwood Mural Arts Committee
invites artists to submit proposals for the "Botwood Cottage Hospital"
mural. The art competition is open to all Newfoundland and Labrador
visual artists.
Budget: $15000.00 (maximum,all inclusive)
Completion: July 15, 2010
For
more information and specifications, contact the Botwood Mural Arts
Committee, c/o Town of Botwood, Box 490, Botwood NL, A0H1E0 or by phone,
Mike Shainline at 709-257-3632.
NEW! 7) Position Available: Program Officer, Anna Templeton Centre, St. John's (NL)
Application Deadline: May 21, 2010
The Board of Directors of the Anna Templeton Centre for Craft Art & Design is seeking a part-time Programs Officer for 25 hours/week.
The successful candidate will work closely with existing staff to help plan, implement, and promote craft and art classes, special events and promotional activities; and contribute to the administration and day-to-day management of a busy arts centre. Individuals, who are well organized, energetic, good with words, savvy with social media, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, are encouraged to apply.
Remuneration for this position is $12.50/hour
Flexible hours, with some evenings and weekends required
To apply send your resume and a letter of application
Mail or hand-deliver to:
Anna Templeton Centre for Craft Art & Design
278 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL, A1C 1H3
Or E-mail annatempletoncentre@gmail.com
8) Job Opportunity: Executive Director, AHI (Maternity leave cover to July 2011)
Application Deadline:May 7, 2010
The Association of Heritage Industries, a not-for-profit umbrella organization of provincial heritage groups, is seeking an Executive Director.
The duties of the Executive Director include:
ˇ advocacy on issues of importance to the heritage community and liaison with government
ˇ coordination and implementation of AHI's strategic plan
ˇ facilitation of strategic planning for specific heritage sector initiatives and for other heritage organizations and partner groups
ˇ financial and organizational planning and administration
ˇ research and policy development on heritage issues
ˇ development of proposals for a variety of heritage initiatives
ˇ coordination and implementation of projects that involve the promotion of heritage best practices and professional development
Qualifications: The successful candidate requires excellent research, communication, strategic planning, project management, and facilitation skills. Experience in working with the not-for-profit sector and in advocacy is required along with experience in the heritage sector. An undergraduate degree in an appropriate field is required and a graduate degree is preferred. The position is based in St. John's.
Start date is July 5, 2010.
Salary: $40,800 - $50,566
Please submit résumés by May 7, 2010 to:
Association of Heritage Industries
P.O. Box 2064, Stn C
St. John's, NL
A1C 5R6
Email: ahi@nfld.net
We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
9) Call for Submissions: 2011-2012 Exhibitions, The Print Studio, Hamilton (ON)
Deadline Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010
As an artist run centre the Print Studio's Mission is to create a professional print media environment for practicing artists and the community at large with integrative production, presentation, arts education and community programming.
The Print Studio is currently accepting submissions for its 2011/2012 exhibition schedule. The deadline for submissions is June 6, 2010.
Submissions should include the following:
- A proposal for the work to be exhibited at the Print Studio
- A current CV
- 10 - 20 images of recent work
- An image list
- An SASE
Submissions should be sent to:
Exhibitions Selection Committee
The Print Studio
173 James St. N
Hamilton, ON
L8R 2K9
programming@theprintstudio.ca
(905) 524-5084
*Email submissions will not be accepted.
The Print Studio gratefully acknowledges the support of our membership and The Ontario Arts Council, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Hamilton Community Foundation, the City of Hamilton, The Canada Council for the Arts, the Department of Canadian Heritage and Turkstra Lumber.
10) Call for Submissions: 2011 Exhibition Season, Karsh-Masson Gallery & City Hall Art Gallery, Ottawa (ON)
Deadline Date: Monday, June 7, 2010 by 4PM
The City of Ottawa's Public Art Program operates two professional galleries: Karsh-Masson Gallery and City Hall Art Gallery. Exhibitions of contemporary artwork in a wide range of styles and mediums are presented to promote and increase
awareness of Ottawa's visual arts. Exhibitions are chosen annually by a jury of local professional artists and art specialists. All submissions received are considered for both galleries.
Eligible Exhibitions:
- Exhibitions by local, national and international professional artists working in fine art, craft, design and other new art forms
- Exhibitions from local universities and the diplomatic sector
- Exhibitions from the City's Fine Art Collection as well as the archival and heritage collections
- Curated exhibitions and circulating exhibitions from other institutions
- Solo, two-person and group exhibitions
- Exhibitions by emerging, mid-career and well-established professional artists
Guidelines and submission requirements are now online at
http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/arts/for_artists/opportunities/exhibitions/index_en.html
Hard copies will no longer be mailed out unless specifically requested.
Information:
publicartprogram@ottawa.ca
613-244-3202
CORRECTION! 11) Call for Entry: RCMP Veterans Association Convention
There is a special "Call for Entry" from the RCMP Veterans Association Convention. They are looking for 16 Exhibitors to sell their products at their convention "Soiree 2011". They expect to have 500-600 delegates at the Sheraton Hotel. The tables are to be set up near the front entrance of the Hotel near the Registration area. Tables are to be rented for $50.
Please note the NEW phone number:Call Ken Ellis at 722-7474for dates and more information.
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Grants, Awards, and Funding
NEW! 12) Excellence in Visual Arts Awards (EVA's) Shortlist Announced, St. John's (NL)
The fifth annual Excellence in Visual Arts Awards will take place on May 28th at the Rooms, St. John's, Newfoundland. The EVA Awards are the only awards program celebrating the visual culture of Newfoundland and Labrador. Says Patron of the Awards, Mary Pratt, "How valued is a prize given to a visual artist? Working for years in the proverbial garret - to be finally noticed? It is as much a blessing as a prize!"
This year's EVA Awards jury reviewed submissions from across the province, representing a wide spectrum of artistic mediums and styles, from painting to sculpture, installation, conceptual art, fine craft, and printmaking. Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador extends its congratulations to all the shortlisted artists for this year's awards.
The Large Year Award celebrates a visual artist who has enjoyed an exceptional year, with at least one exhibition and critical recognition. Prize: $1000
The Large Year Award Shortlist
Luben Boykov, Flatrock
Michael Flaherty, St. John's
Helen Gregory, St. John's
The Emerging Artist Award honours the promising start made by an emerging visual artist in the early stages of their career. Sponsored in 2010 by The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art. Prize: $1000
The Emerging Artist Award Shortlist
Jason Holley, Amherst Cove
Jason Penney, St. John's
NEW! 13) Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Announces Award Winners, St. John's (NL)
14) Call for Applications: 2011 Saidye Bronfman Awards
Application Deadline: June 1, 2010
The Saidye Bronfman Award is Canada's foremost distinction for excellence in the fine crafts. "Fine Craft" is the term used to define an area of activity in the crafts that is frequently directed towards exhibition and/or sale in a gallery-like setting. This activity involves high levels of technical expertise as well as knowledge of the historical tradition and development of the craft. Through their work, fine crafts practitioners demonstrate new concepts and innovations that expand the boundaries of the medium and its techniques.
In addition, works by the recipient are acquired by the Canadian Museum of Civilization for its permanent collection. Nominees must be professional artists who have created an outstanding body of work, made a substantial contribution to the development of fine crafts in Canada and have been exhibited nationally and internationally. The Canada Council defines a professional artist as someone who has specialized training in the field (not necessarily in academic institutions), who is recognized as such by her or his peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition) and who has been a history of public presentation.
Follow this link to download a PDF of the 2011 GGVMA Nomination Form
For more information on this award visit: www.canadacouncil.ca
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Courses, Workshops, and Seminars
NEW! 15) Let's Talk Exports 2010, NEIA and EDC Workshop, St. John's (NL)
Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 from 11:30am -
1:30pm (NDT)
Now more than ever, your business is being affected by economic and political activities across the globe, regardless of whether you are exporting or not.
NEIA and EDC are partnering to bring you the most up-to-date information available on the global economy and how it impacts your business.
Join EDC's Peter Hall, Vice President and Chief Economist at this year's Let's Talk Exports event on May 25 and find out what you can expect in the next year with regard to: - Interest rates
- Currency fluctuations
- How to minimize risks and maximize opportunities
- What the export outlook is for your industry
- How you can succeed in the global marketplace
- Plus, each attendee will receive access to EDC's sought-after Global Export Forecast, 2010 Spring Edition.
Clovelly Golf Club Meeting Room: The Gazebo 178 Stavanger Drive St. John's, NL (709) 722-7170
To find out more and to register, click here.
NEW! 16) Social Media Workshop, Digital Daisy, St. John's (NL)
Date: June 1, 2010 from 9am - 4pm
Location: Myx Meeting Centre, 2393 Topsail Rd, Conception Bay South, NL A1W 2G9
Join us for an amazing learning experience!
You have asked us repeatedly to do an in-depth social media workshop. Well, here it is - limited to the first 20 participants to register.
Explore the leading edge of digital marketing. Learn from experts who have done it for the Junos, Targa NL, NL Tourism and Memorial University. Get the most out of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Blogs, Flickr, Google and more.
Complement it with the sophisticated setting at Myx Meeting Centre and chef Denise's culinary delights. The day will put Social back into Social Media.
Click on the link below to register or RSVP - space is limited to 20 participants only.
Register Now!
If you have any specific questions, send us an email info@digitaldaisy.com
Register now and join us! Our team looks forward to having you there.
NEW! 17) Two Workshops from the Bonavista Institute, Bonavista and Trinity (NL)
Profitable Partnerships: Maximizing Cultural Tourism Opportunities
When: May 18-21, 2010
Where: Trinity, Bonavista Peninsula, NL
Instructors: Dr. Laurel Reid and Beth Kelly-Hatt
Culinary Tourism and the Arts
When: May 27-30, 2010
Where: Bonavista, NL
Instructors: Heather MacDonald and Chef Instructor Eric King
Great Value! PARTICIPANTS MAY QUALIFY FOR SUBSIDIES LOWERING COURSE COSTS TO $250 + HST!
Includes:
- A stimulating interactive 2.5 day cultural tourism learning experience
- A "Living Lab" with best practice examples and tools
- Access to a network of cultural tourism professionals
- Workshop manual
- Meals: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, nutrition breaks and opening reception
- Entertainment
For more information and to register please visit www.bonavistainstitute.ca.
18) Selling to the Public Sector - Making the Connection, Corner Brook (NL)
Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 8:30am -
1pm
The provincial and federal governments, and other public sector entities, purchase a wide range of goods and services each year. Could you be a potential supplier?
Come and explore the possibilities. Interact with key purchasing representatives of provincial and federal public sector entities to learn WHO to contact, WHAT is required and HOW it is purchased. Don't miss out on this opportunity..... register today.
What: Information and Networking Session
Where: Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook
When: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Registration: Contact Sherry Styles (709) 637-2628, sstyles@gov.nl.ca or Teralynn
McCormick (709) 729-7047, supplierdevinfo@gov.nl.ca
Event Hosts: Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development, Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade, Humber Economic Development Board Inc., Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters.
At this session, catch a glimpse of two new web-based applications, the Public Sector Procurement Directory, and the Manufacturers Directory.
19) Workshops and Open Studios at Norton's Cove Studio, Wesleyville (NL)
Date: Wednesday Evening Art Group starting at 7pm
No cost:bring your own supplies, or purchase them here.
Norton's Cove Studio is YOUR studio every Wednesday night! Work on your art project in the company of others with various ranges of experience. Suitable projects: what you started in Tuesday's art class, drawing, painting, printmaking, knitting, mat hooking, quilting, embroidery, etc. This is also the perfect time to test out your new jokes, poems, or songs on a small audience! No need to call ahead: Just show up! Janet will be working on my salt cod portraits (oil on plywood)... what will you be creating?
For more information contact:
Janet Davis at Norton's Cove Studio Inc.
nortonscovestudio@nf.aibn.com
(709) 536-2533 or 8166mobile 5795fax 5791fax to email
www.nortonscovestudio.blogspot.com
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Events and Exhibits
NEW! 20) The Living Planet Printers Market This Weekend!
Date: Saturday, May 8 from noon-4pm
Location: 20 Barnes Road
Living Planet is hosting its second Printers Market - a venue for print artists to display and sell their works. This event will be held at our print studio at 20 Barnes Road. In addition to vendors at tables we will also host a guest screenprinter at each market.
Our goal is to provide a meeting place and vending opportunity for emerging printers and creators in print related media. Additionally we want to offer support and training to screenprinters through our guest screenprinter program.
For more info about vending or being the guest printer e-mail Dave Hopley at printing@livingplanet.ca.
NEW! 21) New Exhibition, Five Island Art Gallery, Tors Cove (NL)
Opening Reception Date: May 16 from 1-5pm
Rug stories performed in song and
narration 2-3pm
Five Island Art Gallery is please to present
Hooking Our Heritage
Join us for this unique collection of hooked rugs that tell stories about our Irish-Newfoundland connections.
7 Cove Road, Tors Cove
709-334-3645
fiveislandgallery@nf.aibn.com
www.fiveisland.ca
NEW! 22) Fantasy, Folklore and Film, Eastern Edge Gallery, St. John's (NL)
Exhibition Dates: May 1st - June 12th
Amalie Atkins (SK) Scenes From a Secret World
Scenes From a Secret World delves into the life/death/life cycle of fairy tales while proposing re-imagined archetypal characters: a wolf that is not evil and a damsel who is not in distress. Set in a fictional world that combines the distinctive atmosphere of chosen locations with a lyrical sound scape, the film and photographs investigate the interconnectedness of humans and nature.
Amalie Atkins work is inspired by the repetitive tasks related to her textiles work, such as cutting and stitching, during which subconscious ideas emerge into stories and eventually story lines. Having studied at the Alberta College of Art and Design, Atkins currently lives and works in Saskatoon. Her work has been exhibited across Canada and in 2009 debuted in Berlin, Germany.
The Shed Collective (NL) Dark Night of The Ugly Stick
This installation features a scale replica of a typical rural Newfoundland shed, found by many to be reminiscent of 'pop's shed'. This detailed world, filled with hand built tools, unfinished projects, memories, and odds and ends, is the playing space for a short film evoking the pathos of what will be lost when the last generation of pre-confederation Newfoundlanders has died, and younger generations have left these rural communities.
The Shed collective includes:
visual artists: Scott Keating, Peter Drysdale and Monique Maynard
artist and puppeteer: Darka Erdelji
writers/filmmakers: David Keating and Jonathan Watton
with support from Blanche and Kevin Keating, John Puddicombe, Gina Rae Hoyles, April Norman, and Derrick Holmes.
also don't miss the ROGUE GALLERY
Stan Nochasak Torngasok Art
May 1st - May 21st
www.nainnochasak.piczo.com
Pepa Chan
May 22nd - June 12th
www.pepachan-art.blogspot.com
For more information please contact:
Eastern Edge Gallery
709-739-1882
easternedgegallery@gmail.com
www.easternedge.ca
NEW! 23) New Exhibition: The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art, St. John's (NL)
Exhibition Dates: May 1-23, 2010
The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art is pleased to extend an invitation to DUST, a solo exhibition in bright pastel by artist Jonathan O'Dea. The show closes on May 23rd, 2010. The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art is located on Clift's-Baird's Cove, off Water street.
Telephone: 722-7177
www.theleytongallery.com
24) Announcing Culture Days - Celebrating Arts + Culture from Coast to Coast Dates: September 24-26, 2010
Culture is not something we sit and watch. We own it, we value it, we live, eat and breathe it.
Join the Movement
Culture Days is a collaborative pan-Canadian volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of our communities.
Engage in and with the arts, cultural and heritage activities and experiences in your community. Everyone has a role to play - cultural organizations, citizens, businesses, artists, tradition bearers, and community groups.
What's Happening?
Canadian provinces are lining up their efforts to be part of Culture Days inaugural events September 24-26, 2010. Culture Days events across Canada will feature hands-on, interactive activities that invite you to participate behind the scenes, to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, and designers... in your own community.
All together now! It's a time to showcase and experience our arts, culture and heritage all across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Open your doors, offer an event, or activate your community. Plan an outreach or public engagement activity. It could be part of something you already have planned (e.g. a meet the director night as part of your regular season show, or an open artists studio so the community can see you at work) or something new that you or your cultural organization can undertake.
Want to Know More?
Culture Days is coming to Newfoundland and Labrador, and more details are coming soon. Meantime, visit the Culture Days Website www.culturedays.ca and find out more ways you can become involved. Register your event on the Culture Days website. Newfoundland and Labrador has its own page on the site - and we want to fill that page with what's happening here! Sign up for the Culture Days eBulletin to stay connected.
For more information contact: Reg Winsor Executive Director Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Tel: (709) 726-2212 Toll Free: 1(866) 726-2212 (NL only)
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General Interest
NEW! 25)
The Queen of Paradise's Garden nominated for 2010 Newfoundland and Labrador Book Award
Craft Council member, Running the Goat Books and Broadsides is delighted to announce that Andy Jones's The Queen of Paradise's Garden has been shortlisted for the 2010 Bruneau Family Children's/Young Adult Literature Award, one of the Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards. The award, which celebrates excellence in writing for children, is presented biennially.
Congratulations to Andy, Tom and Janet, as well as to illustrator Darka Erdelji.
The awards will be announced at a special reception at Government House in St. John's on May 14th.
NEW! 26) Are You Looking for a JOB?
Come to the Job Options ...explore the possibilities Job Fair , Wednesday May 19th, 2010 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the R. Gushue Hall, Memorial University.
The focus of the job fair is to connect entry level employees with potential employers.
You can give employers a resumes, collect information or just see what is out there for you.
This event is hosted by:
- Community Centre Alliance
- Partners for Workplace Inclusion
- Stella Burry Community Services
- Community Connections
- HRLE
- Community Career and Employment Partnership Project &
- MUN
For more information call Michelle Clarke at 754-5941.
NEW! 27) St. John's hosts annual Atlantic Provinces Art Gallery Association (APAGA) conference!
From May 12th to14th St. John's will become home to numerous APAGA delegates from the Atlantic provinces who will meet, discuss and take part in workshops that highlight current challenges to artists, galleries and artist-run centres in Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. APAGA is an alliance of public and university art galleries and artist-run centres whose members work together to further communication between each other and advance the presence of Atlantic art on the national scene. APAGA is made up of gallery directors, curators and arts administrators (often artists themselves) from the region, who come together once a year to share ideas. This year the conference events will be hosted by The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and Eastern Edge Artist Run Centre.
The upcoming APAGA conference will be a great opportunity to meet people from the Atlantic region's art galleries/artist-run centres and share our province's rich culture. The public, local artists and art enthusiasts are invited to join APAGA delegates at the following events: - Reception for APAGA 2010 at Eastern Edge Gallery - meet and greet with local artists, cultural workers and friends of the gallery Wednesday, May 12th 5-7pm.
- May Fly Around Gallery Tour starting at Eastern Edge open gallery and artist studio crawl Thursday, May 13th 2-5 pm.
- Opening Reception of Edward Burtynsky Oil at The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery Friday, May 14th 7:30 pm.
More information can be found at the following links: APAGA
The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery
Eastern Edge Gallery
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Art Gallery
Questions?
APAGA and 2010 conference information: Marie E. Maltais, President, APAGA, Director, UNB Art Centre, mem@unb.ca, 506 453 4623
NEW! 28) PROTECT YOUR STUDIO: CERF (The Craft Emergency Relief Fund) + launches May Day
The Craft Emergency Relief Fund + Artists' Emergency Resources (CERF+) is taking a more proactive role in helping artists prepare for and respond to devastating emergencies. For the past 25 years, CERF+ has run emergency relief programs of grants, loans and brokered assistance to craft artists suffering career-threatening emergencies in the United States, but much of the informaton provided by the group is very useful for Canadian craft artists as well! Learn to take preparatory steps to protect your studio, artwork and documents before a disaster hits with CERF+'s handy tips.
Check out CERF+'s new website, www.studioprotector.org. Of special interest here is the Online Guide, which includes in-depth information on safeguarding, disaster planning, clean-up, salvage, e-salvage, and more!
Don't wait for a disaster to teach you what you should have done - prepare for the unexpected!
NEW! 29) News from Valerie Hearder from Abroad
Valerie writes...
"A few weeks ago I visited Mexico for the first time. Just a short trip, too short, really. But man of man, the color!! I've just posted a blog about it with some photos of outrageous colour. Please check out my blog www.threadlink.typepad.com
While you're there be sure to read some earlier posts about our recent desert party.
I'm off for 2 weeks in London. I'm going to the Victoria and Albert Museum to see that big quilt show. I really am excited as it was those old English quilt that started me off in my quilting passion about 38 years ago! No doubt I'll be writing about that too."
Valerie Hearder
www.valeriehearder.com
30) Coffee & Culture: Thursday Afternoons at The Rooms
Date:Thursdays from 2:30 - 3:30 pm
For more information call The Rooms at 757-8000 or visit www.therooms.ca
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