Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Member News
| September 22, 2010
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Hello everybody,
Well Devon House has luckily avoided any damage from hurricane Igor and I write this from my nice warm office sipping on coffee - and thankful for small blessings. I've had no power since yesterday afternoon and hence no heat or coffee at home. Walking to work, we saw that the damage was pretty extensive and we saw several large trees fallen, including one really large one in Bannerman Park that took out electrical lines and a phone pole.
Our thoughts are with everyone and we hope that any damage from the storms is easily fixed - and that you all have power soon!
One of the trees fallen in Bannerman Park, St. John's. |
The Craft Council is getting ready to celebrate Culture Days that is happening as part of a nationwide event from September 24-25, 2010 - that's right - it's next weekend!
We have planned quite a few events and so have some of our members.
One such member emailed us this information:
Cathy Driedzic Open Studio and Sale, 115 Gower Street, St. John's
Saturday September 25 and Sunday September 26 from 1 - 4pm each day
As part of Culture Days and Doors Open in St. John's, Cathy is opening her studio and gallery in her home at 115 Gower Street. The studio space occupies the third floor of a typical downtown row house designed by Southcott around 1894. There is a beautiful view of rooftops, St. John's harbour and the Narrows and visitors can try their hand at painting the view in watercolour.
You can view Cathy's work at: www.cathydriedzic.ca
For more information: driedzic@nf.sympatico.ca
And at the Craft Council:
On September 25th from 2-4pm, Caroline Clarke will be holding a demonstration in the Craft Council Gallery. The demonstration will be about printmaking with respect to her work in the Come All Ye! Second Verse exhibition currently on display.
Also on September 25th, The Clay Studio will be hosting a tile workshop at the CBC Building on 95 University Avenue in St. John's from 1 - 5pm. Local expert potters and Clay Studio instructors, Christina Dove and Lauren Skanes will be hostessing.
Artist Presentations for the Gallery Exhibits:
Friday, September 24th from 5:30-7pm
Artist Presentation for"Come All Ye - Second Verse". There will be live music and light refreshments as well as a panel discussion about the art with the artists with Dale Jarvis mediating.
And from Noon - 1pm on the same day, Rosalind Ford will also be presenting for her show in the Annex Gallery, "Puffins, Kittiwakes, and Murres...Oh My!".
Stayed tuned as we will be making updates as more things are planned. Of course you can always stay up-to-date by joining us on FACEBOOK and Twitter as well - just follow the links from our homepage.
Hope you all have fun planning your own Culture Days events!
For more info on how to do this, visit the Culture Days website at http://www.culturedays.ca/en
Caroline Clarke
Director of Communications
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From the Craft Council
NEW! 1) Call for Entry: Craft Council Gallery, St. John's (NL)
You are invited to participate in the Craft Council Gallery's COMFORT & JOY exhibition and celebration!
Create something unique and help us make it one of the events of the season. This year we'd like to expand the show and fill the Main and Annex Gallery and we'd like to start promoting it early. Promotional works and opportunities will be chosen from those completed by October 30 (or earlier) so keep up posted on what you're creating.
COMFORT & JOY
December 4 - 19, 2010
Craft Council Gallery - Call for Entry
A juried, multi media exhibition featuring a variety of unique works for the festive season. Unique works for collectors to give themselves or gifts for family and friends. The exhibits' theme allows room for work that reflects general seasonal and thematic threads. You can enter up to three pieces in any medium - think whimsical or serious, contemporary or traditional. All works must be for sale and prices under $500 are recommended. Click on link for Call for Entry form.
You can also contact Gallery Director, Sharon LeRiche at gallery@craftcouncil.nl.ca or phone 709-753-2749 and she will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have.
NEW! 2) Next Standards Meeting! Tuesday October 12 at 9:30am.
If you are looking to become a Marketing Member you need to submit your products to the Craft Council Standards Committee. The next meeting has been tentatively set for October 12th. To find out more visit our website at http://www.craftcouncil.nl.ca/about/memberinfo.asp.
You can also contact Administrative Assistant, Craig Joseph at info@craftcouncil.nl.ca or phone 709-753-2749 and he will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have.
NEW-ish! 3) Funds for the 2010/2011 Craft Industry Development Program have been Officially Approved!
Formal
notice of approval of the Craft Council's application to the Business
Development Program of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency has just
been received. The provincial contribution to the program was included
in the 2010/2011 provincial budget for the Department of Innovation,
Trade and Rural Development. Economic Development Officers around the
province are ready to receive applications.
Applications for the New Creations Fund, the Studio Start-Up Fund and Scholarships and Study Awardsshould be forwarded to the Craft Council. These funds are supplied to
the Craft Council from the CIDP, and our Awards Committee will meet
shortly to consider applications.
For criteria and applications to the Craft Industry Development Program, visit the INTRD website at http://www.intrd.gov.nl.ca/intrd/sectordev/craftprograms.html
For information about the Craft Council's Awards Program, visit our website at www.craftcouncil.nl.ca or contact the Craft Council at info@craftcouncil.nl.ca.
The
Craft Industry Development Program is a big investment in this
province's craftspeople. It's a unique opportunity for you to get
financial help with all sorts of marketing, product design and
professional development projects. Check out the criteria, and plan
your project - it must be complete by March 31, 2011.
Important! 4) China Moon Fundraiser This October - Tell All Your Friends and Come Out and Support YOUR Craft Council!
You are invited to join us for China Moon, the Sixth Annual Friends of the Craft Council Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction featuring a delicious dinner by A Taste of Class catering with pre-dinner entertainment by Flute & Fiddle.
The dinner will take place:
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Reception: 6:30pm Dinner at 7:30pm
At the Johnson GEO Centre, 175 Signal Hill Road
Tickets: $65 (tax receipt for $30)
For tickets call 709-753-2749 or email info@craftcouncil.nl.ca
With fine food, entertainment, & great friends treat yourself this Fall!
All proceeds go towards the Craft Council and its endeavours.
5) Important Announcements from the Clay Studio
The Fall Class Schedule is set and there are many fun and exciting new workshops planned. You can view the brochure by following this link or going to the Clay Studio page on the website which is currently being updated.
For more information on any of these announcements contact the Clay Studio at claystudio@craftcouncil.nl.ca or phone 709-753-2534.
6) Nominate Your Pick for the Craft Council Awards for Excellence!
Nominate the best! The Craft Council Awards for Excellence celebrate achievement and innovation. The Call for Nominations has just been issued, which can be downloaded here.
Nominate another craftsperson, or nominate yourself! Winners will be announced at the Christmas Craft Fair in St. John's in November.
If you need more information, contact the Craft Council Awards Committee, or write to Anne at amanuel@craftcouncil.nl.ca.
7) Gallery Exhibitions On Display
Show Dates: August 28 - October 3, 2010
The shows will remain on display until October 3rd.
There will also be an artist presentation and evening of music on
Friday, September 24 from 5:30-7pm. Drop by for a visit anytime!
In the Main Gallery - Come All Ye! - Second Verse
Cara Kansala, Pam Dorey, and Caroline Clarke
A
3-artist show provides a light-hearted portrait of Newfoundland folk
music through the prints of Caroline Clarke and the woodwork and mixed
media creations of Cara Kansala and Pam Dorey.
In the Annex Gallery - Puffins, Kittiwakes & Murres...OH MY!
Rosalind Ford
Soft sculpture birds and their young populate the Craft Council Annex Gallery in this solo show by textile artist Rosalind Ford.
AND - If you couldn't make it to the last exhibitions they are online at
www.craftcouncil.nl.ca/gallery.
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Professional Opportunities
NEW! 8) Call to Artists: San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, USA
Deadline: on-going
The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, the first museum in the United States dedicated to quilts and textiles as an art form, welcomes exhibition proposals year-round from artists working in the fiber arts. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed quarterly by the Curator.
Due to the high volume of proposals received by the Museum, response time may vary. A response will be mailed if you include a self-addressed envelope with appropriate postage with your submission.
For more information click here: http://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/files/artistsubmission.pdf
NEW! 9) Cultural Human Resource Council (CHRC), Youth Internship Program - Career Focus, NL
We are pleased to announce that CHRC has received additional funding for our internship program, Career Focus. We recognise the great need for emerging artists to experience practical hands-on training as they move from school to work.
Therefore, we would like to offer financial support to employers in the cultural sector who would like to provide a postsecondary graduate mentorship in developing their arts practice for a period of 4 to 9 months.
If you are interested in taking advantage of this targeted Career Focus initiative to offer an invaluable mentorship opportunity to a young artist, please contact the CHRC Coordinator, Geneviève Guilmette at gguilmette@culturalhrc.ca.
We are delighted to provide support to over 70 employers this year and we hope that you are one of them.
http://www.culturalhrc.ca/YIP/index-e.asp
NEW! 10) NL Canada Business Centre, Guest Advisors for September 2010, St. John's (NL)
You can meet the Advisor in person at our office or via telephone. Appointments are 30 minutes, confidential, no obligation, one-on-one consultations, and FREE!
To book an appointment, call 1-888-576-4444 or email info.cb.nl@acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
Insurance
Thursday, September 23rd - Ted Davis, Business Insurance Advisor from The Co-operators will help you to understand what insurance your business requires and why business insurance is a must in today's operating environment. Also learn how having the right business insurance is an integral part of your overall management strategy.
Legal
Friday, September 24th - David S. Williams, Lawyer with O'Dea Earle, can answer your questions on contracts, liability, leases, dispute resolution, business structure, shareholder/partnership agreements, buying/selling a business, licensing agreements, disclaimers, taxation, debt collection, etc.
11) Call for Applications: Anna Templeton Centre for Craft Art and Design Emerging Artist Program (EAP), St. John's (NL) Deadline: September 24, 2010
The objective of the Anna Templeton Centre's EAP is to better prepare recent graduates (June 2008 or later) to work in the craft and art sectors of Newfoundland and Labrador. Applications must be goal oriented and discuss how this program will help to achieve professional goals.
Goals may include:
An Exhibition: which could include an artist statement, catalogue, promotional and marketing material
A juried (through the Craft Council of NL) product line with marketing and promotional material for: Craft Council Craft Fairs; One-of-a-Kind Show (Toronto); Atlantic Craft Trade Show; Fashion Show
As well as creative and production work, successful applicants will be expected to carry out market research, work toward developing promotional and marketing strategy and business plan. Successful applicants are also required to submit a written final report complete with photos, marketing materials, etc.
The EAP will provide the artist with a monthly stipend of $600. There is a materials budget for the four month period of $400. If needed, successful applicants will be encourages to seek additional funding during the mentorship period and may be required to personally contribute financially. The craftsperson/artist will have regular consultations with a mentor assigned by the Anna Templeton Centre. The mentor will guide the craftsperson/artist toward the goals outlined in the application process. Equipment and working space will be negotiated with applicant and the ATC.
The EAP will cover a period of four consecutive months that must fall between October 1 and April 30.
Applications must include:
1) Description of what it is you want to do during your time in the program (500 words max)
2) A completed application for
3) Any support material you feel would better explain your proposal (photos, prototypes, etc.)
Applications must be received in the Anna Templeton Centre office no later than September 24, 2010.
Anna Templeton Centre for Craft, Art and Designs
Emerging Artist Program
278 Duckworth Street
St. John's, NL
Contacts:
Katie Parnham at katie.parnham@cna.nl.ca
Susan Furneaux at susan.furneaux@cna.nl.ca
phone: 709-757-8178
12) Job Opportunity: Executive Director, The American Association of Woodturners, Silver Springs, MD, USA
The American Association of Woodturners (www.woodturner.org) is seeking a dynamic, energetic leader as the chief executive for this 13,000 international association dedicated to the celebration and advancement of the craft of woodturning. Founded in 1986, the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) is the largest organization in the world dedicated to the advancement of woodturning, with over 13,600 members and 325 chapters throughout the world. AWW's programs include: A journal, American Woodturner; An annual symposium; Local chapters; other programs and services such as educational opportunity grants program.
To apply, email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: AAW@transitionguides.com (email applications are required). Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Resume reviews begin immediately.
Please see the full position profile at www.transitionguides.com.
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Grants, Awards, and Funding
NEW! 13) Call for Nominations: Atlantic Canada Craft Awards of Excellence
Deadline: October 31, 2010
The Atlantic Canada Craft Awards of Excellence will once again be handed out in Halifax in February 2011, at a ceremony which coincides with the Atlantic Craft Trade Show.
Awards are given in four categories - Excellence in Product Design, Outstanding Exporter, Outstanding Retailer and Industry Leader/Supporter. These awards are the primary form of recognition in Atlantic Canada for leadership and excellence of professional craft and giftware producers and of those who are strong supporters of the craft industry. Through their demonstrated dedication and commitment, recipients are those who have achieved prominence in the community and credibility in the industry.
Anyone can nominate a craftsperson or retailer (for the retailer award). Please take a few moments and think about someone you know who has made an outstanding contribution to the craft industry in Atlantic Canada, and nominate them for one of this year's awards. The nomination forms are here.
Keep in mind that the deadline for receiving the nomination forms is October 31st, however, the complete nomination packages do not have to be submitted until November 30th.
For many years now most of our nominations have been coming from the provincial crafts councils and some government departments - which we appreciate immensely! It would be great to receive more nominations from industry partners, craftspeople and former award winners, in our communities.
14) Community Arts Program, Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC), (NL)
Application Deadline: September 30, 2010 (Projects must start on/after December 1, 2010)
The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) is now accepting applications for its:
Community Arts Program to support projects by community based non-profit arts organizations and groups.
Contact the NLAC for an application form and details:
The Newman Building, 1 Springdale Street, St. John's
709-726-2212 or toll free 1-866-726-2212 (NL only)
www.nlac.nf.ca nlacmail@nfld.net
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NEW! 15) Information Session: Intellectual Property for Craftspeople, St. John's (NL)
Dates: Monday, September 27, 2010 from 2-5pm
Location: Anna Templeton Centre
Craft producers interested in learning more about intellectual property protection are invited to attend a Protecting Your Product and Design information session.
Topics will include: trade-marks, trade secrets, copyright and legal considerations for intellectual property protection.
For more information or to register, please contact:
Janet Costigan
Development Officer
709.729.7071
costigan@gov.nl.ca
Karen Thistle
Development Officer
709.729.7053
kthistle@gov.nl.ca
NEW! 16) College of the North Atlantic, Fused & Stained Glass Art Training Program, St. Anthony (NL)
Date: various dates starting in September
Location: College of the North Atlantic, St. Anthony Campus
Design your own glass art in the form of platters, bowls, wall hangings, jewelry, and more by enrolling in one of these courses. Explore these art forms which are both unique and inspiring. Learn from an established glass artisan in a state of the art glass art studio. Enroll today, space is limited!
Introduction to Fused Glass (Intense Course for Beginners)
Course cost: $180 tuition & $100 materials fee
Course duration: 3 week full time (8:30 am to 3:30 pm)
Start date: September 27, 2010
Introduction to Fused Glass (Part-time Course for Beginners)
Course cost: $60 tuition & $50 materials fee
Course duration: 18 hours
Start date: September 20, 2010, Monday and Wednesday evenings (6:00 to 9:00 pm)
Introduction to Stained Glass (Part-time Course for Beginners)
Course cost: $40 tuition & $40 materials fee
Course duration: 9 hours
Start date: October 11, 2010, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening
Advanced Fused Glass (Intense Course for Experienced Glass Artists)
Course cost: $70 tuition & $70 materials fee
Course duration: 30 hours, 1 week full time (8:30 am to 3:30 pm)
Start date: September 20, 2010
For more information please contact:
St. Anthony Campus
Tel: 709 454 3559
NEW! 17) Fundamentals of Rug Hooking, Tors Cove (NL)
Dates: two Fridays, October 15 & 22, 2010 from 10am-2pm
Location: Five Island Art Gallery, Tors Cove
Instructors: Frances Ennis & Maxine Ennis
Cost: $120 (includes materials* and light lunch)
*frames and hooks will be provided for use during the workshop, and hooks can be purchased.
This workshop will introduce participants to the skill of traditional rug hooking, once a practical function of everyday life in the province, and today enjoying a resounding come back as a form of art. The workshop will include a brief history of traditional rug hooking practices used in NL, outlining the styles, textures and patterns most predominately found. It will provide hands on and practical experience in creating or choosing a design and transferring it to burlap, deciding on colour, value and textures for the main image and background, and learning how to hook and refine the skill.
Register: by return email at fiveislandgallery@nf.aibn.com with your name and phone number (this is the preference as we will be travelling to Ireland with our Hooking our Heritage exhibit over the next few weeks). Or you can phone 334-3645 and leave your name and number.
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NEW! 18) American Craft Week - Crafting A Nation: October 1 - 10, 2010
Similiar to the Culture Days and Craft Year events in Canada, this year's American Craft Week celebration, will bring together individuals, small businesses and organizations from all fifty states in recognition of the countless ways handmade objects enrich our daily lives and contribute to our national aesthitic and economy. Running across the country from October 1 - 10, the event's main attraction is the "Crafting a Nation" conference. The conference will be held October 8 - 9, 2010 from 9am - 5pm in the Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, located at 8th and F Streets N.W., in Washington, D.C.
The conference is FREE to attend, and while some of the speakers are scholars and museum specialists, the conversation format is designed to function as a forum, to encourage participation from the general public as well as those who make, collect and study handcrafted objects. The audience will be encouraged to participate in all of the discussions.
For more information visit: http://americancraftweek.com/
19) SALT FISH: Potted & Printed, Visiting Artists (NL)
Janet Davis of Norton's Cove Studio and Alexis Templeton will be visiting each other's studios this September. Janet will be a guest at Alexis' studio on September 11th & 12th in St. John's. In turn Alexis will be returning the visit by showing her salt fish inspired pottery at Norton's Cove Studio two weekends later, on the 24th & 25th. Drop by either studio and see how two artisans are inpired by the same subject.
For more info:
http://www.alexistempleton.com/calendar/calendar.html
http://www.nortonscovestudio.com/
20) Marvelous Mat Makers - Rug Hooking Demonstrations and Jackie Alcock Studio Visit, Corner Brook (NL)
As part of Culture Days Events: September 25-26, 2010
September 25, 2010 from 10am-4pm
Marvelous Mat Makers at Sobey's Community Room
There will be demonstrations of rug hooking and a display of material used for rug hooking. You can even try your hand at it yourself. There will also be a display of rugs hooked by the members of Marvelous Mat Makers. This event is being held at the Sobey's Community Room, Valley Mall, Corner Brook. Drop in and see how rugs are made
September 26, 2010 from 1-4pm
Jackie Alcock Studio Visit
A studio visit that will show where and how art is stored in an artists' studio. Jackie is a mixed media artist who paints, creates sculptures, installation art, hooked rugs and woodworking and has been doing so for over 24 years. She is also the webmaster for the Newfoundland War Bride web site.
You can view Jackie's work at artbyjackiealcock.ca
For more info: gj.alcock@nf.sympatico.ca
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General Interest
NEW! 21) Pottery Equipment For Sale
Please note the following items for sale:
1- FireCraft 2208 Kiln, 3.5 cubic feet, in excellent condition, interior is in mint condition. $550 ONO
2 - Bailey Table Slab Roller, in excellent condition. $750 ONO
For questions interested parties can call Dean 682-5615.
NEW! 22) Arts & Culture Centre: Tuesday Morning Drawing Sessions, St. John's (NL)
Tuesday morning drawing sessions have resumed.
THE SETUP: These sessions started up last winter. They are open studio sessions (no instruction) which to date have worked with a clothed model, usually dressed somewhere between interestingly and flamboyantly. Easels and boards are available, as are work tables. Otherwise, bring your own materials.
By general agreement, oil paints, smelly-solvent media, and non-water-based spray fixatives are ordinarily not used in the room.
LOCATION: 4th Floor Rehearsal Room at the Arts and Culture Centre, Prince Philip Drive and Allandale Road.
TIME: Weekly, Tuesday mornings, 10:00 to 12 noon, continuing until 1:00pm if interest warrants and the model can stay.
COST: $5.00 per session.
CONTACTS: Barbara Rieti (barbrieti@gmail.com) and Tracy Dillon (tsdillon@nf.sympatico.ca), or John Bear [jcbear@nf.sympatico.ca]
NEW! 23) Arts & Culture Centre: Group of 77 Life Drawing Sessions St. John's (NL)
The Thursday morning Group of 77 life drawing sessions have resumed.
THE SETUP: For those not familiar with this longstanding (30 years plus) cooperative arrangement, these are open studio sessions (no instruction) with a nude model. Easels and boards are available, as are work tables. Otherwise, bring your own materials.
By general agreement, oil paints, smelly-solvent media, and non-water-based spray fixatives are ordinarily not used in the room.
LOCATION: 4th Floor Rehearsal Room at the Arts and Culture Centre, Prince Philip Drive and Allandale Road.
TIME: Weekly, Thursday mornings, 10:00 to 12 noon, continuing until 1:00 pm if interest warrants and the model can stay.
COST: $5.00 per session.
CONTACTS: John Bear [jcbear@nf.sympatico.ca] Cathy Driedzic [driedzic@nf.sympatico.ca ] Tracy Dillon [tsdillon@nf.sympatico.ca]
THIS WEEK! 24) Anna Templeton Centre Fundraiser, A French Feast, St. John's (NL)
Date: Friday, September 24, 6:30 for 7pm
After the ArtistPresentation at the Craft Council why not treat yourself to some fine dining?
It's A French Feast - inspired by the traditional recipes of France.
Tickets are available now and are $30 per person. Purchase on-line, over the phone at 739-7623 or in person during office hours, Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.
www.annatempletoncentre.com
25) Knit Wit Cafe this Month
This month's Knit Wits cafe will be Sunday, September 26th from 7-9pm, 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!
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