Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Member News
| June 16, 2010
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Happy St. John's Day (June 24th) and happy Aboriginal Day (June21st)! Oh yes - and Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there - whew - what a weekend!
Yup - hard to believe but it's almost the end of June.
For Aboriginal Day we're set up a special display in the Craft Council foyer with special works by our Aboriginal artists. And the Clay Studio is celebrating St. John's Days with demonstrations of different techniques given by experts. These will be on June 19 and 20 from 1-4pm.
We've been doing a bit of spring cleaning around here and and we have a laburnum in our parking lot that has died. If you are looking for some wood it's yours - just come and pick it up.
And to add to the spring cleaning - we now have four permanent lighting fixtures for sale - call and make us an offer.
Contact Anne Manuel at amanuel@craftcouncil.nl.ca
for more information.
The Craft Council offices will be closed Monday, June 21st and will re-open on Tuesday.
Have a great weekend everybody!
Caroline Clarke
Director of Communications
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From the Craft Council
NEW!
1) From the Gallery...Annual Members Exhibit 2010
Dates: June 26 - August 15, 2010
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 2-4pm
Everybody is welcome to the Opening Reception of our Annual Members Exhibit happening next Saturday. The entries have been coming in fast and furious and the gallery is crammed full! It is going to be amazing - so come and see what your peers are doing.
Annual Members Exhibit 2010
A members'
exhibit where the only criteria is excellence - all media, styles and
themes are showcased with pride.
Contemporary fine craft in
Newfoundland and Labrador embraces many materials, techniques and
approaches. From traditional to contemporary, from decorative to
sculptural, craft in this province varies with each maker and is
changing every day. Awards for excellence in innovation, design, and
personal expression single out the best craft from this popular show
that attracts emerging and established professionals. The Annual Members
Exhibit is the Craft Gallery's largest and most diverse event. The
Juror's Choice Award is always a surprise.
And did you miss the last shows...don't worry...they are now online at www.craftcouncil.nl.ca/gallery.
NEW! 2) Friends Looking for Donations for Silent Auction
This coming Fall, on October 6, 2010, we will be having our Sixth Annual Friends of the Craft Council Fundraiser. For the last six years these wonderful patrons work hard to put together our Gala Dinner and Silent Auction at the GEO Centre featuring live music and terrific food. With China Moon as this years theme, the Friends are once again making plans to have a fabulous event.
You can help too! We are looking for donations for the Silent Auction to help raise funds during the dinner. Anything you might have that can be auctioned off to help the Craft Council would be greatly appreciated.
You can drop off items at the Craft Council Administration office on the second floor of Devon House and any enquiries can be directed to info@craftcouncil.nl.ca.
Thank you for your support!
LAST CHANCE! 3) Trial Run Continues on the Third Floor
The Craft Council is pleased to present...
TRIAL RUN
An exhibition of first
year student work
Textiles: Craft and Apparel Design, College of the
North Atlantic
June 4-20, 2010 on the 3rd Floor of Devon House Craft
Centre (aka Craft Council HQ)
Come out and see what the next generation of craftspeople
are doing!
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Professional Opportunities
NEW! 4) Export Advantage Internship Program (NL)
Application
Deadline: Monday, June 21, 2010
The ExportAdvantage Internship Program (EAIP) is a cost-shared initiative designed to enhance company exporting capabilities while introducing recent graduates to exciting employment opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Interns are placed with host companies for 12 months, during which time they are provided substantive and challenging work related to the intern's education and training; at the same time, companies receive valuable assistance to enhance their export capabilities and identify new export opportunities. An intern's work activities are defined by the host company with a view to implementing its export plan.
In addition to providing up to $25,000 toward the salary of each intern, the program also has a training component to assist interns and their host companies during the internship.
We are now accepting applications from NL companies interested in participating in this program. Funding is available for up to five companies, which will be selected to participate on a competitive basis.
For more information, please visit the program web site: www.gov.nl.ca/intrd/exporting/eaip for additional details and instructions on how to apply.
The deadline for applications is Monday, June 21st.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Susan M. Vaughan at 709-729-4435 or internship@gov.nl.ca.
NEW! 5) Looking for Exhibitors: Cupids 400 Celebration Party, Cupids (NL)
Dates: August 17 - 22, 2010 (3 day or 6 day bookings)
Craft Display and Sale Opportunity
The Cupids 400 Celebrations Committee is planning a six day PARTY from August 17 - 22, 2010. Tents will be available to craftspeople to demonstrate, display and sell their work. Here are the details:
Where: Point e Beach, Cupids
When: August 17 - 22, 2010. 3 day or 6 day bookings
Times: 1- 7 pm each day
Fees: There is no fee to participate
Other features: Live music!
Security: Overnight security provided
Power: They're working on it!
If you are interested, contact Jacquey Ryan at jryan@cupids400.com or by phone at 709-528-1610, or visit http://www.cupids400.com/english/events/aug10.php for more details on what else is happening. Scroll down to Marquee Event, August 17, 2010.
NEW! 6) Job Opportunity: Canada Council: Executive Coordinator, Arts Disciplines Division, Ottawa (ON)
Competition: 2304 (Internal / External) Status: Regular full-time
Salary Scale: $68,078 to $82,130 Closing date: June 30, 2010
About the Canada Council for the Arts
Join our team and play a role in supporting Canadian creativity. The Canada Council is a dynamic, highly-respected national agency with a mandate to promote the study and enjoyment of, and production of works in, the arts. We offer competitive salaries and benefit package. For more information about the Canada Council for the Arts, please visit our website at www.canadacouncil.ca.
About the role
Under the direct supervision of the Director, Arts Disciplines Division (DADD), the incumbent establishes deadlines; ensures quality standards are met for all documentation for the signature of the DADD including briefing notes and fact sheets; reviews and verifies material going to the Executive Management Group and Board of the Council; develops, manages and sustains a broad consultation network across the Council on behalf of the DADD; in collaboration with various members of the Executive Management Group (EMG), acts in a liaison role as delegated by the DADD; manages day-to-day crises and hot files which arise within the Division; manages special projects assigned by the DADD, including horizontal or sensitive files, and files that do not fall within the purview of a specific Arts Discipline Section or Office; provides verification with respect to Access to Information & Privacy Act (ATIP) files. Manages the provision of administrative support for the DADD.
Basic requirements of the position
· A university degree in Arts Administration, Public Relations, Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience;
· Five (5) years experience directly related to the principal responsibilities of the position in communication, programme and project management, preferably related to a government, business or arts environment;
· Must possess excellent communication, writing and editing skills;
· Excellent initiative, judgment, interpersonal and relationship building skills;
· A high level of innovation, problem-solving and judgment is required;
· This position requires the use of both official languages. The requirements in the second official language are: an advanced level in oral, reading comprehension and in writing.
This position is located in Ottawa and the incumbent travels up to 20 days per year.
How to apply
Send the completed Application for Employment form quoting the competition number listed above and a copy of your resume to the attention of Roch Brunelle, Human Resources, prior to the closing date by either:
· email: competition1@canadacouncil.ca
· fax: 613.566.4323
· mail: 350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5V8
For more information or a copy of the role profile, please contact Roch Brunelle at 613-566-4414 or
1-800-263-5588, extension 4124 or by e-mail at competition1@canadacouncil.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We value diversity in our workforce and encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
7) Residency Opportunities: Fogo Island Arts Corporation, Fogo Island (NL)
Deadline: July 31 2010
Visual artists, curators and filmmakers can apply for residencies on Fogo Island in 2011. Residencies are 3 - 6 months. Visiting artists/curators/filmmakers are provided with a studio and a house to live in.
Artists/curators/filmmakers selected to the program can apply for stipend to cover material and living costs on the island and for travel (to and from Fogo Island only). Production funding can also be applied for during residency on the island.
Deadline for applications is once a year, for residencies in 2011 (February onwards) the deadline is July 31 2010 (post stamp date).
A list of artists/curators/filmmakers selected to for the program will be published on our website approximately six weeks after deadline for applications.
For more information on application criteria and to download the application form please visit the website at http://artscorpfogoisland.ca.
Please download, print and fill out the application form. Make sure to enclose the necessary materials in your application: (copies only, no original art work).
Applications are accepted by regular mail
only. Please send to:
Application Committee
Fogo Island Arts Corporation
Highway 334 - suite 100
Fogo Island NL A0G 2X0
Canada
The application materials will not to be returned.
8) Call for Exhibitors: East West North Expo, Mount Pearl (NL)
Dates: July 15-18, 2010
The East West North Expo has spaces available for craft exhibitiors from your group to become part of the Expo this year. For more information and to get an application form please contact Sherry Snow by email at eastwestexpo2@nf.aibn.com
9) The Rooms Provincial Art Bank Jury Nominations 2010
Deadline for Nominations: July 30, 2010
The Art Bank Advisory Committee is contacting arts organizations, art galleries and individuals in the province to invite nominations for the 2010 Provincial Art Bank Program Jury.
The Art Bank Program is administered by The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery. In selecting artwork for purchase, we are requesting nominations of individuals from the 5 regions of the Province;
- 1 representative from the Avalon Region
- 1 representative from the Central Region
- 1 representative from the Eastern Region
- 1 representative from Labrador
- 1 representative from the Western Region
Jury nominations can be submitted by artists, individuals in the cultural sector, and the public at large. Individuals can put their own names forward. The Art Bank Advisory Committee will select Jury members from these nominations.
Those nominated should be available on October 18th, 19th and 20th, 2010 for deliberation at The Rooms, in St. John's. Jury members will be compensated with professional fees. The Rooms will make arrangements for jury travel and accommodations.
No work by Jury members or their immediate family will be considered for purchase.
All nominations for the 2010 Art Bank Jury should be dropped off or submitted by Friday, July 30th, 2010 to:
Corey Gorman
Art Bank Collections Technician
9 Bonaventure Avenue,
St. John's, NL A1C 5P9
709 757 8047
coreygorman@therooms.ca
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Grants, Awards, and Funding
10) Winners Announced for 2010 EVA Awards
A BIG congratulations to all the nominees and winners of this years EVA Awards, which took place this past Friday. Craft Council Members Tara Bryan, Michael Flaherty, Jason Holley and Luben Boykov were all up for awards. Tara Bryan won The Long Haul Award; Luben Boykov received the Large Year Award which Micheal Flaherty was nominated for as well. Jason Holley was nominated for Emerging Artist and this was won by Jason Penney. The Kippy Goins Award was granted to Jeanette Laaning.
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Courses, Workshops, and Seminars
11) Hours for Norton's Cove Studio, Wesleyville (NL)
Tuesdays - 10am-2pm and 6-10pm with Art Classes at 10am-noon and 7-9pm
$12 + HST: bring your own supplies, or purchase them at the Studio. Call or email to sign up.
Shop Hours are:
Wednesday - Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday - by chance or appointment
Monday - closed
Norton's Cove Studio Inc.
Located at Job Kean Shop, Brookfield
Mail to P. O. Box 223 Wesleyville, NL A0G 4R0
Telephone 709.536.2533 Fax 5795 Fax to email 5791
nortonscovestudio@nf.aibn.com
www.nortonscovestudio.blogspot.com
www.cardsandminis.blogspot.com
12) Professional Development Seminar On-Line
Pricing remains one of the most thorny aspects for any artist or crafts person.
SNAG's (Society of North American Goldsmiths) recent Professional Development Seminar spent over two hours discussing just this issue to a standing-room only crowd of 350 people. If you are seeking a pricing strategy, listen to the SlideShare presentation with audio from our four speakers' presentations titled, "Not Just Another Pricing Presentation: A Dialog About Pricing Your Work." Then listen to the 55 minute Q & A with our speakers and the audience. The discussion was lively and informative. Over 1,200 artists have listened to these online presentations so far.
Find all of this information free on SNAG's website at: http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/Events/Professional_Development_Seminar/
In addition, the blog "ASK Harriete" continued a series of posts about pricing, which added further clarification on pricing issues discussed during the podcast, such as how one factors in overhead. All the posts about pricing are found at: http://askharriete.typepad.com/ask_harriete/pricing-your-work/
If you have any questions about the Seminar or blog, please contact Harriete Estel Berman, at bermaid@harriete-estel-berman.info, or Dana Singer - SNAG Executive Director, dsinger@snagmetalsmith.org or by phone 541-345-5691.
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Events and Exhibits
NEW! 13) World Wide Knit in Public Weekend, Commissariat House, St. John's (NL)
Date: June 20, 2010 from 2-5pm
Join us at Commissariat House Provincial Historic Site on Kings Bridge Road, as we knit with hundreds of other knitters around the world this weekend! Commissariat House will host on Sunday June 20, 2 - 5pm. Bring your own knitting/crocheting project. Beginners are welcome! Refreshments will be served and prizes to be won throughout the day. If weather permits, we'll do it outside, if not we'll do it inside! Chairs will be available but you may wish to bring your own comfy chair, cushion or blanket.
For more information please call 729-6730.
14) A1C Gallery Members Exhibition, St. John's (NL)
Fundraising Reception: June 25, 2010 from 8pm
Exhibition Dates: June 11-25, 2010
Come and see Going Postal: Responding to Canada's Most Artistic Postal Code, the A1C Gallery's Annual Members Exhibit
Please join us for a reception and silent auction on June 25, at 8pm. General admission is $5.00, admission is free for participating artists. The funds raised go directly to the ongoing programming of A1C Gallery.
http://www.a1cgallery.com/
15) The Labrador Interpretation Centre, Northern Light Reflections, North West River (NL)
Exhibition Dates: June 13-September 26, 2010
The Labrador Interpretation Centre - a regional operation of The Rooms Corporation - is pleased to present:
Northern Light Reflections by Shirley Moorhouse
Northern lights are like memories. Personal, close, brief. Soft and expectant like dreams and wishes, whisper kissed, light hearted laughter, gentle thoughts sprayed across the thick night sky.
RSVP to 709.497.8566 or email minacampbellhibbs@therooms.ca
16) Three New Exhibitions at Eastern Edge Gallery, St. John's (NL)
Exhibition Dates: June 26-August 7, 2010
Three Exhibits:
Annie Dunning - Air Time
Jon Sasaki - On Purpose
Bruce Montcombroux - Palanquin Park
Annie Dunning Air Time
Air Time is a musical collaboration with pigeons that celebrates urban ecology, the overlooked and the potential of the everyday. It includes a video, soundtrack, sculptures, photos and a poster.
Jon Sasaki On Purpose
Recent work that celebrates noble intentions, aspirations, and determination, while simultaneously conjuring up a bleak flipside of failure and purposelessness.
Bruce Montcombroux Palanquin Park
Palaquin Park is about a searching for a place called home, while inventing maps that explore beyond geography to the possible intersection of place and belonging.
www.easternedge.ca
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General Interest
17) Interesting Website
Member Jason Holley passed on this link from "Crafting an MBA - business thinking for designers and makers" at http://www.craftmba.com/. He says this week is "profit week" - and hopefully this will be "profitable" to you all.
18) CCNL Member Featured on Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) Website
Deer Lake based visual artist Audrey Feltham recently returned from England where she spent a month studying the textile manipulation technique devore (relief texture) with international fabric artist Dionne Swift.
Audrey received a grant through the NLAC's Professional Project Grants Program and is this month's "Featured Projects" on the NLAC website
Learn more at www.nlac.nf.ca
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