Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Member News
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Hello everybody,
This weekend you won't want to miss our Annual Beachfiring & Fundraiser at Middle Cove Beach happening this Saturday!
You can meet everybody at Middle Cove at 10am. The pottery will be unloaded from the pit at 2pm and there will be some beautiful clay works for sale.
Come out and support the Craft Council Clay Studio! Details below.
Caroline Clarke
Director of Communications
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From the Craft Council
This Weekend!!! 1) A Day At The Beach! and Other Clay Studio News
Join us Saturday, August 14th at Middle Cove Beach on for the Eighth Annual Beach Firing Fundraiser.
The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador's
Clay Studio hosts an annual fundraising event. Local ceramicists have
made beautiful clay objects which will be fired before your eyes at
MIDDLE COVE BEACH using materials such as seaweed, sawdust and driftwood
for fuel. Produced from this special type of firing are magnificent
colours and textures. The pottery and sculpture is then sold on the
beach in a 'market type' atmosphere. Prices range from $1-100. Don't
miss this wonderful event on the beach! Pack a picnic and come along!
*Rain Date: the next sunny weekend day.
Rochelle has informed me that the pieces done during the St. John's Day events are fired and ready for pick up.
Also, the Thursday afternoon Open Studio time is no longer on the schedule.
For more info on this or other news contact the Clay Studio at 709-753-2534 or email claystudio@craftcouncil.nl.ca
LAST CHANCE! 2) From the Gallery...Annual Members Exhibit 2010
Dates: June 26 - August 15, 2010
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.
Can't make it to the show?...don't worry...it's now online at www.craftcouncil.nl.ca/gallery.
3) 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.
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Professional Opportunities
NEW! 4) Art At The Church Success, NL
We had a thank you for putting this Call for Artists in our Members News! Craft Council Member, Jackie Alcock had this to say...
"Thank you for putting out the call for artists for the Art At The Church. I am pleased to announce that the Art At The Church 2010 was an overwhelming success. This year we had 31 artists take part with hopes of besting our 2009 sales of 24 paintings. I am happy to report that this year, over the four days or 35 hours that the art show was open, we sold 43 pieces of art.
I would like to thank the First United Church who wanted to host a community event so they opened their doors to the artists. This gave rug hookers, sculptures, new and established artists a chance to show their work.
Thank you again for helping make this art show such a success."
If you would like to see a picture of the show just go to Jackie's website at artbyjackiealcock.ca and check out "Art At The Church".
NEW! 5) Call for Submissions: Public Art Opportunity, Winnipeg Arts Council, Winnipeg (MA)
Deadline Date: Monday, September 13, 2010
The Winnipeg Arts Council invites professional artists to submit expressions of interest for a permanent, contemporary artwork using elements of water and light in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. This is a national and international competition for a major artwork to mark the designation of Winnipeg as the Cultural Capital of Canada for 2010. Budget: $575,000
Interested artists must submit a complete application package to be considered. Please visit www.winnipegarts.ca for full details including eligibility criteria, application requirements and to download the Call-to-Artists.
Questions can be directed to Tricia Wasney, Manager of Public Art, at twasney@winnipegarts.ca or (204) 943-7668.
NEW! 6) Call for Submissions: Artist Residency Program, The ARTErra, Lobao da Beira, Viseu, Portugal
Deadline Date: On-going
The ARTErra is located in labao da Beira, a village in the district of Viseu, Portugal. It's a rural area, set in a quiet, green valley. The artist will find in the Arterra a house with a series of comforts and a yard, where several spaces for the creation and development of an artistic work. Public presentations of the work created can be arranged through a partnership with the Town Hall.
Applications are now being accepted in the following fields: Composer/songwriter, Performance, Photography, Writing, Painting, Theatre, Sculpture, and Crafts.
Prices are listed for 1 person per week at approximately 120 euros. For more information and application criteria, please visit http://arterra-residencias.blogspot.com or contact arterra.geral@gmail.com.
NEW! 7) Call for Entry (Student - All Media): The Memory Project, Toronto (ON)
Open Call
The Memory Project: Stories of the Second World War is hosting an art challenge geared towards university/college students who are passionate about art and Canadian History.
The Memory Project is a non-profit organization that travels across Canada interviewing Second World War veterans for a digital archive, found at www.thememoryproject.com. So far, they have interviewed over 13,000 veterans. The intention of this project is to encourage youth to take a look through our archives and get a first-hand look into what it was like to serve during World War Two.
The Art from Memory Challenge asks student to choose an aspect of a veterans profile - whether it is an audio clip, a quote, an artifact, etc. - and use it as inspirations for a piece of artwork. The top ten finalists will get their art displayed in an art gallery in Toronto, and the top two winners will receive cash prizes (runner up $1,500, winner $5,000). All forms of art will be accepted, and students are not expected to glorify war. They are free to interpret the stories in any way they wish. All that is asked is that the work is respectful of the veterans.
For more information, visit the website www.thememoryproject.com or contact Katie DeClerq at (416) 506-1867 x252, kdeclerq@historica-dominion.ca.
8) Call for Craftsperson, Spar Marine Limited Looking for Stone Coasters (NS)
Deadline: needs 200-250 in total; 100 for September and the balance for December
A Dartmouth company contacted the Craft Council this past week looking for a craftsperson to make stone coasters for corporate gifts. As mentioned, they will need 200-250 of them with their logo etched/engraved.
If you are interested in this contract please contact:
Denise Caines
Office Manager
Spar Marine Limited
p: 902-434-4225
e: Denise@sparmarine.ca
9) Call for Craftsperson: Private Commission (NL)
A caller to the Craft Council is looking for somebody to paint three large canvasses to hang in a rec room - could be funky, could be just splashes of colour. If you are interested, contact Craig at info@craftcouncil.nl.ca and we'll pass your name along.
10) Call for Submissions: The Heritage Art Gallery, St. John's (NL)
Deadline: Monday, August 23, 2010
The Heritage Art Gallery is currently looking for artwork submissions for its next exhibition:
A Change of Light will be presented in the Gallery from August 29th to September 25th. From the hauntingly beautiful lighthouse at Cape Spear, to the beacon which stands tall and proud at Point Amour, these navigational aids provide us with an incredible glimpse into the hardships and trials that make up our rich heritage. Recently, the lighthouses of Newfoundland and Labrador have gained considerable attention as 45 of these have been deemed as "surplus." We invite artists to consider the significance of lighthouses to the history and culture of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the possibility of their absence. Deadline for submissions is Monday, August 23rd.
A jury committee will review all artwork; pieces chosen to be included in the exhibit must be ready for display and must be available for purchase. A gallery commission of 60% of the retail price will be paid to the artist within 30 days of the conclusion of the show for sold pieces. All media will be considered, for example paintings, drawings, photography, textile work, and sculptures. Artists living outside of St. John's may submit via e-mail with a digital image with a resolution of at least 300 dpi. However, online submissions must have a fully completed submission form attached and accepted artwork must be available for the installation date. Please email the gallery with requests for submission forms.
If you are interested in having your work considered for exhibition in The Heritage Art Gallery please contact Amber LeDrew-Bonvarlez or Christina Langer at 739-7994 or by email at wsheritageshop@nf.aibn.com. Submissions can be delivered to the 2nd floor of the Heritage Shop, 309 Water Street, St. John's, NL A1C 1B9 from Tues., Wed., Fri., 11am - 6pm, Thursday 12 - 8pm, Saturday 12 - 6pm. Please call the gallery for other arrangements if needed.
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Grants, Awards, and Funding
11) Heritage Canada Foundation 2010 Conference Bursary
The Association of Heritage Industries Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to offer a bursary program to assist individuals and organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador in attending the 2010 Heritage Canada Foundation Conference "REVITALIZE! Economic Renewal. Quality of Life. Heritage Buildings." being held in St. John's from Sept 30 - October 2, 2010. The bursary is open to all residents of Newfoundland and Labrador who are active as an employee or volunteer in a heritage organization, industry development organization, or municipality.
The bursary program will pay for one full early bird conference registration fee. It will also provide a maximum of $200 for travel and accommodation expenses; residents of Labrador are eligible for a maximum of $500 for travel and accommodation expenses.
For more information or to apply please contact Kim Shipp, Association of Heritage Industries at ahi@nfld.net or 709-738-4345. For conference information please visit www.heritagecanada.org.
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Courses, Workshops, and Seminars
NEW! 13) Rug Hooking Demonstration: Five Island Art Gallery, Tors Cove (NL)
Dates: August 8 - 14, 2010. The Gallery is open daily from 10am-5pm at 7 Cove Road, Tors Cove
Frances Ennis will be demonstrating the art of rug hooking at The Five Island Art Gallery in Tors Cove as part of See How It's Made. Come along and try your hand at traditional Newfoundland rug hooking and be part of the next group sponsored by the Gallery. This year it will be in concert (much pun intended) with Festival 500. You'll have a whale of a time with rug hooking artist Frances Ennis as you help her bring to life the one that "went straight for Baffin's Bay 'bout 90 knots an hour."
For more information contact:
Laura Coultas at 709-334-3645 or 728-1532
NEW! 13) Anna Templeton Centre: Fall Schedule Confirmed, St. John's (NL)
Dates: various
The Anna Templeton Centre has confirmed their class schedule for adults and kids for the Fall. There are too many classes to list here, but check out their website at www.annatempletoncentre.com to see a full listing.
Also, enrol by September 11th and save 10% on registration fees! Book now!
RESCHEDULED! 14) House of Diamonds Art,
'En Plein Air' Workshop, Glovertown (NL)
Dates: Was! July 30 - August, 1
NOW! Friday, August 27 from 7-8:30pm;
Saturday, August 28 from 10am-4pm; Sunday August 29 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.
15) Intro to Encaustic Painting and Intro to Pigment Stick, Torbay Bight (NL)
Location: Torbay Bight Studio, Torbay NL
Facilitator: Carol Bajen-Gahm; cbajen_gahm45@hotmail.com; 709-437-6112
R&F Introduction to Encaustic
Painting
Date and time: Saturday & Sunday,
September 11-12, 2010, 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Torbay Bight Studio, Torbay,
NL
Cost: $300 (The use of all encaustic paints and
equipment is included in the cost of the classes.
Participants will bring basic art
materials such as papers, supports, photocopied images, brushes and mark making
tools.)
This workshop gives participants a
thorough introduction to the encaustic medium method. Artists with backgrounds
in almost any medium will find these workshops are an exciting opportunity to
expand their visual vocabulary with wax. Some who attend have little
familiarity with encaustic, others have experience working in the medium, but
seek to refine their technique. The dynamic created by this diverse mix of
artists adds to the learning experience and to the discovery of new techniques
and applications. Class size is limited to 8 participants. Participants receive
a 15% discount on all R&F materials.
R&F Introduction to Pigment Sticks
Date and time: Saturday & Sunday,
September 18-19, 2010, 10am-5pm
Location: Torbay Bight Studio, Torbay,
NL
Cost: $300 (The use of all paints and equipment is
included in the cost of the classes. Participant bring basic art materials such
as paper, boards, canvases, brushes and mark-making tools.)
Pigment Sticks have revolutionized
traditional approaches to oil painting technique. A fine oil paint with wax
added for a lipstick-like consistency, hand-held pigment sticks can be applied
directly to a surface. They can be combined with oils and encaustics, and are
great for monotypes and monoprints. R&F pigment sticks come in 90 vibrant
colors; workshop participants will have access to the entire line during the
workshop and will receive a 15% discount on all R&F materials that they
order. Class size is limited to 8 participants.
To register:
Send a $100 deposit made out to
R&F Paints to:
Margaret Ryall
98 Carrick Drive
St. John's, NL A1A 4P1
margaretryall@gmail.com
709-753-5667, 709-728-3501 (cell)
R&F Website & Information:
www.rfpaints.com , info@rfpaints.com
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Torbay Bight Companies has generously
offered to provide one 50% ($150) scholarship for each R&F workshop offered
this September, in support of a practicing Newfoundland & Labrador artist
who is interested in integrating encaustic or pigment sticks with their current
studio practice and who would otherwise be unable financially to take these
workshops.
Deadline: Applications should be
received by August 25, 2010 . The successful applicant will be notified by
August 30, 2010
For an application or more information
contact
Carol Bajen-Gahm
Cbajen_gahm45@hotmail.com
709-437-6112
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Events and Exhibits
NEW! 16) Opening Weekend: Art Marathon Festival, Eastern Edge Gallery, The HAM has arrived!, St. John's (NL)
Date: August 13 - 22, 2010
Beginning eleven years ago as a modest 24-hour event at the Eastern Edge Gallery, the Art Marathon has subsequently grown into a 10-day contemporary visual arts festival featuring interactive installations, performance art, artist talks, live music, community barbeques, children's programming and much more.
The festival will officially begin at 8pm on Friday, August 13, with a future-themed Launch Pad Party at the Eastern Edge Gallery featuring the music of experimental bass and drum duo Robot Scout and dancing into the wee hours of the night to the grooves of guest deejay BK Strangler. Admission is $12, but for those wearing a space-age costume, it is only $10!
There is so much going on this weekend you will want to check out the festival blog at 24hourartmarathon.wordpress.org for a full listing of all the goings on.
The 24 Hour Art Marathon itself takes place on the final weekend of the festival, beginning Saturday, August 21 at noon and continues all night long until noon Sunday. During this 24-hour period several dozen artists will be on-site at the Eastern Edge creating original works, including sculptures, prints, paintings, drawings, embroidery, and even body painting. People attending the Marathon can watch the creativity unfold, participate in one of the ongoing interactive installations, or take-in the many bands that will be playing music through the night as part of the celebrations. It is guaranteed that you will see things you have never seen before!
For more information contact:
Eastern Edge Gallery
72 Harbour Drive
po box 2641 station c
St. John's, NL, A1C 6K1
709-739-1882
easternedgegallery@gmail.com
www.easternedge.ca
NEW! 17) South African Tour, Valerie Hearder
Dates: April 5-20, 2011
Craft Council Member, Valerie Hearder, with the help of South African quilt artist and tour-operator Odette Tolksdorf, has designed a fabulous 15 day tour that reveals her passion for South Africa! Prepare to be deeply touched by the power of Africa on this magical journey for lovers of arts culture, and nature.
Accommodations are chosen to give a broad experience of South Africa and includes mountain lodges, a traditional Zulu village, an unforgettable night in a wildlife preserve, and you can meet traditional artisans and women's craft collectives. There are ONLY 25 places on the tour so book early!
For more information including pricing and a full, detailed itinerary along with registration details, contact Valeria at val@valeriehearder.com.
LAST WEEK! 18) See How It's
Made Program 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:
Rug Hooking: August 8
- 14
Visit the website for more information.
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General Interest
NEW! 19) Congratulations to our Community!
Member Audrey Feltham entered her prints Beetlemania in the International Miniature Juried Print Competition sponsored by the Ottawa School of Art in April 2010. She has received a purchase award and her print Beetlemania ll was purchased by the Ottawa School of Art for their permanent collection.
Congratulations Audrey!
NEW! 20) Craft Council Members at the Folk Festival
I was skipping through the news on the Scope website and came across pictures from the Folk Festival that happened at Bannerman Park this past weekend, starting with member Christine LeGrow beaming as she knits.
If you wondered what went on in the Craft Tent at the Festival you can view the pictures at http://thescope.ca/culture/folk-fest-saturday-photos.
The Craft Tent is open to juried members of the Craft Council only, and by all accounts was a huge success for participants this year. A Call for Entry goes out each spring and fills up quickly so keep an eye out if you are interested in participating next year.
NEW! 21) For Sale!
1) Craftsperson Allison Powell has recently retired and needs a new and loving home for her knitting machines. Interested parties can call Allison at 722-6384.
2) NONIA is doing some housekeeping and has the following for sale:
- Various colours of Kroy 4 Ply sock yarn $3 per ball
- 2 bags of oddments mixed colours Kroy 4 ply $10 per bag
- unknown dye lot/oddments mixed colours Denimstyle (Acrylic/Cotton blend) $2 per bag
- various yarns enough to do a small or medium project $15 to $25 per bag
NONIA is at 286 Water Street in St. John's and you can call them at 1-877-753-8062 for more info.
NEW! 22) Craft Retreat Planning Session
There is going to be a get together at the Anna Templeton Centre to talk about this year's...and next year'...Craft Retreat on Wednesday, September 11th at 10:30am.
If you happen to be a baker feel free to bring along a treat. Coffee and tea will be provided.
If you cannot make it, but are interested in presenting or facilitating a workshop, contact Stephanie Stoker and let her know so she can bring it up at the meeting. You can contact her by email at stephanie.stoker@cna.nl.ca.
NEW! 23) Knit Wit Cafe this Month
This month's Knit Wits cafe will be Sunday, August 29th from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Anna Templeton Centre, 278 Duckworth Street.
Bring your current project, start something new or dig out those UFOs (un-finished object)! Bring along your favourite books, magazines, patterns or fibres for inspiration! Have a yarn you just don't know what to do with? Bring it along and swap with others!
If you are new to knitting or have just always wanted to learn, come along...
We will have a cup of tea (and treats if you like brownies), you can even bring your own music for knittin' and purlin' and hookn' to!!
Crocheters welcome too!
24) Semi-precious Stones for Sale
Tony
Butler has tumbled stones for sale including: labradorite, amethyst,
tiger's eye, agate, etc. If interested contact him at 754-7375.him at 754-7375.
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