Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Member News
| July 22, 2010
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Hi all,
I'm back from vacation and Member News will be back on schedule. I hope you're all enjoying the summer weather and are able to spend time out in that sunshine.
That said, don't forget to check in with the Shop to make sure we have enough of your work for the busy summer season. We've had lots of visitors this summer, especially with conferences.
Caroline Clarke
Director of Communications
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From the Craft Council
NEW! 1) Craft Fair Applications Ready and in the Mail!
First of all, a big welcome to new Craft Fair Coordinators Lisa Pike (The Christmas Craft Fair) and Brenda Stratton (West Coast Craft Fair). You can contact Lisa at fair@craftcouncil.nl.ca and Brenda at brenda_stratton@hotmail.com and they will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Already they've been working hard with their committees putting together this years' Craft Fairs for St. John's and Steady Brook.
Applications are now ready and can be downloaded here along with other important information you need to know.
Deadline for applications is September 10th, 2010. You can choose to do one four-day show, or two four-day shows; the application form outlines the cost for each option. A 10% discount has been factored in for those choosing the eight-day option.
NEW! 2) News from the Clay Studio
A BIG welcome to new Clay Studio Coordinator Rochelle Young. She has taken charge of Clay Studio duties from Erin and Mike and has been getting used to the new terrain.
Special thanks to Erin and Mike for all their hard work in keeping the Studio open to the public for the last few months!
There is space available in the front private studio. It is a shared space for three and currently has two tenants. The cost is $150 per month including key rental. A lovely spot to work for sure.
For more information, or to just introduce yourself to Rochelle you can call 709-753-2534 or email claystudio@craftcouncil.nl.ca
3) 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.
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Professional Opportunities
NEW! 4) Call for Submissions: 2010 Provincial Art Bank Program (NL)
Submission Deadline: Post-marked no later than September 10, 2010
The Rooms Corporation Provincial Art Gallery Division is seeking submissions from the local arts community for the 2010 Provincial Art Bank Program. Details regarding artist eligibility; artwork criteria; submission guidelines; and the jury process are available by contacting the gallery at the number below or by visiting: http://www.therooms.ca/artgallery/pab.asp
PLEASE NOTE: Important changes have been made to the submission guidelines.
Enquiries can be directed to:
Collections Technician, Art Bank
The Rooms Corporation
Provincial Art Gallery Division
(709) 757-8047
NEW! 5) Job Opportunity: NLAC Program Assistant (One Year Contract), St. John's (NL)
Deadline Date: Friday, July 30, 2010 by 4pm
The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) is seeking applications for the position of Position Assistant. This person will provide administrative support to the program manager and program officer for all the NLAC's granting programs.
Interested parties should submit their resumes to:
Reg Winsor
Executive Director
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
1 Springdale Street
PO Box 98
St. John's, NL A1C 5H5
No telephone enquiries please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information on requirements and qualifications see www.nlac.nf.ca.
6) 24 Hour Art Marathon News, St. John's (NL)
Are you interested in taking part in the Marathon event? On Saturday, August 21 to Sunday, August 22 artists will call the Gateacre Premises (Eastern Edge Gallery, St. Michael's Printshop, The Murphy Centre Harbourside, Gateacre Garage and Parking lot) home. For 24 hours straight, they will create live. Priority is given on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Eastern Edge is looking for artists, musicians, and volunteers to help out. They are also looking for a new name!
For more information and to stay up-to-date or to download forms to participate check out their blog at
http://24hourartmarathon.wordpress.com/ or Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=94839029271&ref=ts.
And you can also check out the website at www.easternedge.ca or contact the good folk at Eastern Edge by email at easternedgegallery@gmail.com or phone 739-1882.
7) Call for Applications: 2011 National Artists Program (NL)
Application Deadline: September 30, 2010
The Provincial Government is encouraging young artists to apply for the 2011 National Artists Program (NAP), a mentorship program for artists ages 16-22 offered in conjunction with the upcoming Canada Winter Games, taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, February 11-27, 2011.
"This two-week program offers young artists the exciting opportunity to gain increased knowledge and professional development in their chosen discipline," said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador remains committed to our province's emerging artists and arts community, and I encourage young men and women throughout the province to take advantage of this program and all the benefits it has to offer up-and-coming artists."
Three artists will be selected from each province/territory, for a total of 39 participants. Team Newfoundland and Labrador artists will be selected by a jury of established artists based on artistic talent, commitment to the creative development of their artistic discipline, and ability to collaborate. Under the guidance of senior arts facilitators, NAP participants will engage in a variety of training and presentation opportunities. Costs associated with travel, accommodations and meals will be covered by the Canada Games.
For an application for NAP, along with detailed information about program objectives and eligibility requirements, please visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/formsandApplications/index.html#Arts or contact Jacki Northcott at 709-729-3842 or jackinorthcott@gov.nl.ca.
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Grants, Awards, and Funding
NEW! 8) NLAC Representative to attend East West North Summer Expo 2010 in Labrador West, Labrador City (NL)
Dates: July 29-31, 2010 from 10am-5pm each day
Location: East West North Summer Expo 2010, Humber Drive, Labrador City
The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) will have an information booth during the East West North Summer Expo 2010. Labrador Cultural Outreach Officer, Donna Roberts, will be available to answer questions about the NLAC's arts funding programs, along with other provincial and federal cultural funding programs.
Donna Roberts will be available to meet with individuals or groups who would like to discuss potential projects or learn more about the application process.
Contact Donna to make and appointment:
Phone: 709-895-9565
Toll free: 1-888-896-9565
Email: droberts@nf.aibn.com
From July 28-31 she can be reached at:
709-899-4075 (cell)
709-944-2661 (The Two Seasons Inn)
For more information about the NLAC visit www.nlac.nf.ca
For more information about the East West North Summer Expo 2010 visit www.eastwestexpo.ca
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Call for Entries: NICHE magazine is now accepting applications for the
2011 NICHE Awards competition.
Deadline: Professional August 3, 2010 Student: September 30, 201-
The NICHE Awards program began in 1989 to celebrate excellence
and innovation in American and Canadian fine craft. Artists are
recognized in professional and student divisions.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in
Philadelphia on February 18, 2011 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center,
held in conjunction with the Buyers Market of American Craft.
For more information regarding the 2011
NICHE Awards, please contact us.
Email: erinh@rosengrp.com
Phone: 410.889.2933
ext. 206
Fax: 443.524.2644
http://www.nicheawards.com/
http://www.buyersmarketofamericancraft.com/
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Courses, Workshops, and Seminars
NEW! 10) St. Michael's Printshop,
Etching and Aquatint Workshop, St. John's (NL)
Date:Saturday, July 24, 2010 from
10am-5pm
Instructor: Visiting
artist, Jessie Brennan
Cost:
$90
This workshop is an introduction to hard ground etching and
aquatint. Hard ground etching is an intaglio printmaking process
produced by drawing with a needle into acid resist ground. Aquatint uses
a painterly approach to achieve a range of tones.
In this
one-day workshop participants will prepare, draw and print their own
hard ground/aquatint plate. There will also be the opportunity to talk
with Jessie about her practice and find out what she has been working on
here in St. John's. All materials provided.
For more information call: 754-2931 or
email stmichaelsprintshop@nfld.net
www.stmichaelsprintshop.com
NEW! 11) House of Diamonds Art,
'En Plein Air' Workshop, Glovertown (NL)
Dates: Friday, July 30 from 7-8:30pm;
Saturday, July 31 from 10am-4pm; Sunday August, 1 from 10am-12pm
Instructor:
Julia Pickard
Cost:
$150
Join Julia Pickard and explore outdoor sketching in pen.
Add colour with watercolour washes to finish your sketches.
Participants are asked to bring a drawing or clipboard and a bag lunch
for Saturday. All other materials will be supplied.
Leave with your own pen, brush, set
of watercolours, new knowledge and a great experience!
To register please call The House of
Diamonds Art Gallery at 709-533-1168 or email hoda@houseofdiamondsart.com.
NEW! 12) NLOWE, Facebook Workshop for Beginners, St. John's (NL)
Date:Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 9am-1pm
Location: NLOWE Training Room - 2nd Floor Regatta Plaza, 84-86 Elizabeth Avenue
Cost: $89 NLOWE and Board of Trade Members or $99 non-members
Are you missing the benefits of Facebook for Business? Word of mouth is a very powerful marketing took and Facebook can put it right in the palm of your hand!
In this half day, hands-on workshop you will learn how to: - Create a Facebook page for your business
- How to use your page as an effective marketing tool
- Customize your page with picture and content
- Make it effortless for customers to pass the word
- Create engaging content for your page
- Increase brand awareness
- Understand how Facebook Insights can increase your bottom line
- and more!
Please Note: this is an entry level course. There is an Advance Facebook for Business course coming in Fall 2010 Participants will need: A laptop computer; Company logos and images loaded onto that computer; Company information that you would like to include on your Facebook page. For more information contact: Alison Stoodley at ase@nf.sympatico.ca or call 709-740-4910.
NEW! 13) Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), Lean Manufacturing Certificate Program, St. John's (NL)
Dates: For six days this Fall
Cost for CME members (including Craft Council members):
$1130 incl HST (Includes workbooks/resources, references, as well as various forms/templates for use by participants.
Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Organization - Lean Manufacturing Certificate Program - Lean Level l Fall 2010
Overview:
The Lean Manufacturing Certificate Program is a Six Day Program (6 modules) designed to meet the training needs of companies adopting the 'lean approach' to doing business. It provides theory and application of the key lean tools. It is also intended to allow them to better support the lean approach of their companies who are serious about improving profitability through reducing waste.
Graduates receive a certificate, granted by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Newfoundland & Labrador Division.
Because the Craft Council is a member of the CME, Craft Council members can register for this program at the CME member rate:
Register Online by Credit Card at: https://nl.cmemec.ca/mpower/event/loadevent.action?e=147
NEW! 14) Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador (VANL), Workshops at Art Ex, Grand Falls (NL)
Dates for both Workshops:
1) Presenting Your Artwork Professionally: Saturday August 7, 2-5pm
2) Grant-Writing for Visual Artists: Sunday, August 8, 2-5pm
Venue: TBA
Cost: Each workshop is $20 for VANL-CARFAC members/$10 for student members, or $35/$15 for both workshop
Non-member rates are $70 for one workshop/$85 for both, $25/$30 for students (includes 1-year membership in VANL-CARFAC).
VANL is pleased to announce that we are bringing our Professional Development Workshops to Grand Falls-Windsor at part of the inaugural Art Ex visual arts celebration which will take place in ;the Exploits Valley region of central Newfoundland. The workshops will be facilitated by Marlene Creates will be a combination of presentation and hands-on workshop.
Presenting Your Artwork Professionally deals with creating artist statements, professional CV's, artwork documentation and submission packages for public galleries, artist-run centres and commercial dealers. Artists should bring an artist statement and CV to be workshopped.
Grant-Writing for Visual Artists will give in-depth advice on developing applications for various funding sources. Artists should bring a project description to be workshopped.
Pre-register to save your spot in the workshop by using our secure Paypal link at www.vanl-carfac.com. Contact Dave Andrews at vanl-carfac@nf.aibn.com, or toll-free at 1 (877) 738-7303 for more information.
About Art Ex
Art Ex 2010 is the inaugural year for an annual visual arts event, which will take place in the Exploits Valley region of central Newfoundland from August 6-8. The three day celebration of visual art will include activities such as youth and adult workshops, panel discussions, talks, interactive art interventions, public artworks and collaborative community based art events. The activities will occur concurrently in a number of municipalities within the region: incorporating both Grand Falls-Windsor, as well as more remote, rural locations to the north-east (Leading Tickles, Norris Arm) and south-west (Millertown, Buchans).
This year's event will feature an Art Ex launch party with special guest speakers and entertainment, as well as several workshops and demonstrations with local artists and craftspersons from around the region. Art Historian, Dr. Gerard Curtis, will give an entertaining and informative talk on the history and theory of art.
For further information and a complete listing of events, contact the Exploits Valley Economic Development Corporation at (709)489-8700 or edo@exploitsvalley.nf.ca.
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Events and Exhibits
NEW! 15) Eastern Edge Gallery, Artist Talk with Craig Francis Power, St. John's (NL)
Dates: July 22, 2010 from 5-7pm
Location: 72 Harbour Drive
Craig Francis Power will talk about the show work from his recent artist residency and solo exhibition at the Pickle Art Centre in Beijing, China. Consisting of hooked rugs and video, Power's work explores Folk Art, punk rock, narrative and humour.
For more information please contact Michelle at 709-739-1882 or by email at: easternedgegallery@gmail.com
NEW! 16) Eastern Edge Gallery, Tree Cozy Bee with Heidi Wagner, St. John's (NL)
Date: July 22, 2010 from 5-6pm
Location: 72 Harbour Drive in the Harbourside Studio space
Ever wonder why no one pampers the trees in Bannerman Park? Well now YOU can!
Heidi Wagner will be doing a Tree Cozy making demo at Eastern Edge Gallery. What is a Tree Cozy? Well it's a cozy that goes on a tree not a teapot!
Bring any materials you would like to work with - cloth, thread, wool, found materials and sewing stuff like good scissors, rulers, etc. Oh and bring your creativity!
If you haven't made a cozy before, a rectangle measuring 4'x6' and smaller works for our Tree Cozy installation (similar to the shape of a scarf only bigger).
For this project we are looking for pieces made of wool, cotton, or any other textiles as well as non-textile material (ie plastic bags) just as long at the finished product can be wrapped and secured around a tree. Cozies are traditionally knitted or crocheted or sewn, but the installation is open to other creative techniques. It will be installed for a month, so the materials you use must be somewhat weather withstanding.
For
more information please contact Michelle at 709-739-1882 or by email
at: easternedgegallery@gmail.com
NEW! 17) Exhibition, Parks Canada Discovery Centre, Nocturne by Christine Koch, Woody Point (NL)
Dates: Show runs until Thanksgiving weekend
This summer, Christine Koch will be showing a new body of paintings about Gros Morne National Park at Parks Canada's Discovery Centre in Woody Point in western Newfoundland. Nocturne will be up from July through September, 2010. For those who will not have an opportunity to see it at Gros Morne, the work will be posted on Christine's website later this summer.
http://www.christinekoch.com
NEW! 18) House of Diamonds Art, 'En Plein Air' Workshop, Glovertown (NL)
Dates: Friday, July 30 from 7-8:30pm; Saturday, July 31 from 10am-4pm; Sunday August, 1 from 10am-12pm
Instructor: Julia Pickard
Cost: $150
Join Julia Pickard and explore outdoor sketching in pen. Add colour with watercolour washes to finish your sketches. Participants are asked to bring a drawing or clipboard and a bag lunch for Saturday. All other materials will be supplied.
Leave with your own pen, brush, set of watercolours, new knowledge and a great experience!
To register please call The House of Diamonds Art Gallery at 709-533-1168 or email hoda@houseofdiamondsart.com.
NEW! 18) Heritage Canada Foundation 37th Annual National Conference
- Online Registration Now Available
REVITALIZE! Economic Renewal. Quality of Life. Heritage Buildings.
Dates: September 30-October 2, 2010
Location: Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, St. John's
The Heritage Canada Foundation's 37th Annual National Conference in cooperation with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals.
Cultivating collaborative solutions for a vibrant future. Featuring keynote address by international urban revitalization expert Michael Loveday from Norwich, UK, along with the renowned preservation writer, Dr. Ned Kaufman of New York and leading thinker in urban change and economic innovation, Dr. Thomas Hutton of Vancouver.
Meet and network with heritage advocates and architects, municipal planners, developers, public policy makers, elected officials and property owners.
Don't miss three days of inspiring speakers, workshops, tours and special events. Experience beautiful, historic St. John's.
For additional information visit the website at www.heritagecanada.org, email conference@heritagecanada.org, or call 1-866-964-1066 ext. 227.
The Heritage Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based, non governmental, charitable organization with a mandate to promote the preservation of Canada's historic buildings and places.
19) See How It's
Made Program Now Online (NL)
www.seehowitsmade.ca
Crafts of Character is once again holding
craft demonstrations throughout the summer. People can visit artisan studios and craft shops in
Newfoundland and
Labrador to see how craft is made.
The schedule is based on medium
and the dates are as follows:
Carving: July 18 -
24
Knitting: July 25 -
31
Quilting: August 1- 7
Rug Hooking: August 8
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Visit the website for more information.
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General Interest
NEW! 20) A Bit of Quilting Fun...
This was passed on by member Brenda Stratton. It's a fun project the V&A Museum in London has put on their website. You simply download any photo and the on-line program will turn that image into a downloadable quilt pattern. It is pretty cool.
Visit the website at http://www.vam.ac.uk/microsites/quilts/patchwork
NEW! 21) It's Not Too Hot To Knit!
This month's Knit Wits Cafe will be this Sunday, July 25th from 7-9pm on the first floor at the Anna Templeton Centre.
NEW! 22) Kiln and Slab Roller for Sale
Call Dean Sullivan at 682-5615 for more information.
NEW! 23) Do You Want to Order Anything From Tucker's?
Craft Council member is placing a wholesale order with Tucker's and is inviting other members to be included in the order. Contact him ASAP at peter.sobol@nf.sympatico.ca.
NEW! 24 Norton's Cove Studio Events and Workshops.
Find out what's happening on the new and improved website at www.nortonscovestudio.com.
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