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Studio Guide 2011 Application Deadline
Thank you to everybody who has got their application in! The application process for the Studio Guide 2011 is now closed!
Questions? Contact Caroline Clarke at 709-753-2749 or by email.
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Come and see these fantastic shows!  In the Main Gallery...RARE REFLECTIONS - The Art of Wesley Harris Hand wrought hollowware and pendants in precious metals and rare gems capture the fragile beauty of nature. In the Annex Gallery...RARE REFLECTIONS - The Art of Hilary Rice Through the manipulation of heat-treated synthetics and an experimental use of natural fibres, these textile works seek to evoke an awareness of the sacred. Shows run until April 24, 2011.
Have a good week all!
Regards,
Caroline Clarke
Director of Communications
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From the Craft Council
NEW! 1) From the Clay Studio - "Annoyance Avoidance" A new workshop one-evening workshop is coming from the Clay Studio Friday, March 25 from 7-9pm. You have the basic know how, but some things keep bugging you. Come in for "helpful tips and dirty tricks". Cost $25.00, clay available for purchase, or bring your own. Contact the Clay Studio at claystudio@craftcouncil.nl.ca or call to 753-2534 to reserve your spot!
2) Call for Entries: Boxed In! an exhibition of small sculptural work Deadline for Entries: June 30, 2011 Simply put, a box is a container with a lid. Until it is opened, a box protects these secrecy of its contents. It is imbued with mystery and the promise of surprise. As such, the empty box can metaphorically take various meaning such as that of confinement, absence, hiding place. In our day today life we make casual contact with the mail box, the lunch box or the tool box. And then, there are others such as the fuse box, black box, glory box, coach box, treasure box and ballot box. Each one has its own particularities and functions, a direct meaning that can take on a metaphorical one if we think outside the box. To bring Canadian artists together, and considering the size of our country and the cost of shipping, we propose an exhibition of small sculptural works that would fit in a specific box and spring from the idea of the box itself or of one of its metaphors. The works must be three-dimensional and can be presented on a shelf, plinth, suspended or mounted on the wall. Your proposed work should fit in a box no bigger than 16x12x12 inches, wrapping included with the lid on, without any alteration to the box. Of course, the work can be smaller but not bigger than this set size. The proposal should be for a work of expression, functional or not, that pushes the limits of your practice within a conceptual approach. Please download the following forms for your Entry Form and for more information: For more information: www.therooms.ca/artgallery/ Inquiries: box.exhibition@gmail.com Submissions should be sent to the following address: Denis Longchamps, curator Boxed in! Exhibition Project The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery 9 Bonaventure Avenue P.O. Box 1800, Station C St. John's, NL, Canada A1C 5P9
Deadline to send your application: postmarked no later than June 30, 2011. (Please note submissions will not be returned)
3) Call for applications: Christmas Craft Fair, Craft Council, St. John's (NL) Plans are underway for this year's CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR! The
event will take place FIVE DAYS ONLY from November 9-13, 2011
once again at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John's. The 2011 Fair
will be located on the first, second and third floors (includes the
Pinafore Room, Galleries and MMAP room) of the Arts & Culture
Centre.
New this year!
You will be able to SELECT YOUR BOOTH YOURSELF from Maps.
Maps will be posted online and you will be able to look and pick - first
come/first serve. More information to come as applications go out.
Applications will be sent to all marketing members on April 4, 2011.
Applications will be accepted from April 29, 2011 to September 09,
2011.
For more information on The Christmas Craft Fair, contact Fair
Coordinator, Lisa Pike at fair@craftcouncil.nl.ca.
To participate in the Fair you must be a Juried Member of the Craft
Council. All items sold at Craft Council Fairs must be juried by the
Standards Committee. If your work has not been juried, please forward
samples to the Craft Council office at Devon House Craft Centre no later than September 1, 2011.
For more information on Membership or Standards call 709.753.2749 or email info@craftcouncil.nl.ca. The deadline for submissions to the Standards Committee is September 01, 2011.
4) 2011/2012 Craft Industry Development Program The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce that applications to the 2011/2012 Craft Industry Development Program will be accepted effective April 1, 2011. Applications should be for projects that will be implemented between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012 Applications can be downloaded from http://www.intrd.gov.nl.ca/intrd/sectordev/craftprograms.html and should be submitted to the Economic Development Officer in your region. The Craft Council extends thanks to our Program partners for their support to the continuing growth and development of the provincial craft industry. CIDP Survey To help us better promote the Craft Industry Development Program, the Craft Council is conducting a survey of the craft community. Follow the link below to take the survey. Please read this consent form before taking part in the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/craftcouncilsurvey This survey is being distributed by the Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador, the Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development, the Anna Templeton Centre and other industry organizations. Please disregard any duplicates.
5) Studio Spring Cleaning! It's that time of year again! Studio Spring Cleaning! Pack up those bits and pieces of left overs, left behinds and left outs -your Craft Council Awards Committee can make good use of them. Our 'seconds sale' will happen on April 30, 2011 at the Anna Templeton Centre and your help is hereby requested.
Here's what you can do:
Bring us no longer needed supplies and materials - all sorts accepted, including yarns, fabrics, finishes, papers, wood, glass - you name it!
We'd be delighted to have finished products that no longer fit your style, your product line or your craft fair booth.
Perhaps you have books or magazines that don't inspire you any more, but which others may find interesting or entertaining.
How to get them to us:
Bring them to the Anna Templeton Centre, 278 Duckworth Street on April 28th or 29th.
Contact the Craft Council at 753-2749 / info@craftcouncil.nl.ca to
arrange for pick up or earlier or alternate delivery.
Proceeds go towards the Craft Council's awards programming - Awards for Excellence, management of New Creations and Studio Start-Up Funds, and the nomination of Craft Council members for awards from the local to the national. The Anna Templeton Centre uses their share to provide audience development and professional development programming throughout the year.
6) Call for Proposals for Craft Council Gallery 2013 Programming Deadline: April 15, 2011 Submissions are now being accepted for exhibition proposals for the Craft Council Main and Annex Gallery 2013Shows are not restricted to Craft Council members, but if accepted for a solo or 2 person show membership is required. Priority is given to exhibits of craft and craft-based art. For application forms and information please visit our website and go to "about the craft council"- http://www.craftcouncil.nl.ca/about/forms.asp Under Craft Council Gallery you will find Exhibition Application , How-to Primer on Craft Council Gallery Shows and Guidelines for Digital Images... ... or contact Sharon LeRiche at the Gallery (709)753-2749, gallery@craftcouncl.nl.ca
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Professional Opportunities
NEW! 7) Call for Entry: MAYDAY! YAYDAY! Silent Art Auction and Craft Fair, St. John's (NL) Deadline for Applications: April 6, 2011 before 5pm It's a silent art auction of juried artwork provided by members of the Pick-Me-Up Artists' Collective! It's a craft fair for you to set up a table and sell your products! It's so easy to be involved in this busy weekend of exciting handmade opportunities. We'll showcase artwork, crafts, and handmade goods. MAYDAY! YAYDAY! is a one day event taking place on the 3rd floor of the brand new Rocket Bakery at 272 Water Street, Sunday May 1st, 10am - 5pm. Your table rental is $25 for the day (this does include the table.) If you've got questions or would like more info, visit www.pickmeupart.com or blast off an email to Craig Joseph at maydayyayday@pickmeupart.comDownload application here
NEW! 8) Call for Entry: Five Island Art Gallery, The Newfoundland Emigrant Trail, Tors Cove (NL) Show Dates: September 18 - October 21, 2011 Being in Newfoundland is a strange and almost surreal experience, making you feel simultaneously at home abroad. You are in another country with its own complex history, and on another continent a vast ocean away from Ireland, but you keep encountering and recognizing intimate echoes of home. (Michael Coady, Carrick-on-Suir). To celebrate the tradition and history of the visual arts, to honour the people and the place of our common ancestry, and to build on our Irish-Newfoundland and Labrador connections project of 2010, the FiveIsland Art Gallery invites submissions for a juried exhibition of art works inspired by the story of emigration from the South East Coast of Ireland to Newfoundland during the 18th and 19th centuries. Works submitted can include paintings, sketches, textile art and sculptures. We welcome two- and three-dimensional contemporary works that capture a piece of the story of the Newfoundland Emigrant Trail. Jurying will take place by digital images, with selection based on interpretation, originality and technique. The Opening Reception is scheduled for 2:00 - 5:00 pm September 18, 2011 at the Five Island Art Gallery in Tors Cove, NL and will run until October 21, 2011. Some of the artists, along with special guests from an Irish delegation visiting Newfoundland with the Festival of the Sea, will be in attendance. Visit www.fiveislandartgallery.blogspot.com for regular updates on the exhibit as they become available. www.fiveislandartgallery.ca
NEW! 9) Job Opportunities: ACAD Instructors, Calgary (AB) Applications Due: March 31, 2011 The Alberta College of Art + Design welcomes applications to fill various temporary faculty positions for the 2011-2012 academic year. Offerings may be for the summer, fall, winter and/or spring semesters of 2011-2012. Opportunities are open in Fibre, Glass, Jewellery + Metals, Sculpture and more. Instructors for these studio based programs require an MFA /MDes or equivalent combination of experience/qualification, an active studio practice and/or substantial professional practice, and post-secondary teaching experience. Please submit applications by March 31, 2011. For application requirements and further information on the application process, please visit the ACAD website. http://www.acad.ab.ca/careers.html
NEW! 10) Call for Entry: Vancouver One of a Kind, Vancouver (BC) Deadline: May 2, 2011 The Vancouver One of a Kind show is accepting applicants now. With scholarship programs, student support and the new Booth Buddies program (where artists can share booths) the show has more support for artists than ever before. For more information and to download the application, visit Vancouver One of A Kind. http://oneofakindvancouver.com/
11) Professional Opportunity, Bonavista (NL) There is a new shop opening up in historical downtown Bonavista May 24th weekend and is looking for some artists and craftspersons interested in selling their works. If interested please take a look at the websites below (not completely finished but will give you the necessary background information). To sell your products at Neil's Yard you must be a Juried Member of the Craft Council. We want only the best, most unique, fun, not mass produced products made available for the many tourists who frequent Bonavista. For all further inquiries please feel free to contact Neil Shah who is already in Bonavista renovating or Ruth Weller-Malchow, who's still in Munich finishing up. www.neilsyard.org www.condo-myplayground.com
12) Job Opportunity with VANL!! Workshop Creator and Facilitator, VANL-CARFAC, St. John's (NL) The successful Candidate will:· Have knowledge of the workshop topics Designing an Artists' Website, and Getting the Word Out: Media and Publicity. · Work independently from their own office space to create the content for these workshops; · Maintain appropriate records; · Have knowledge of VANL-CARFAC and its mandate and programs; · Work with VANL-CARFAC's permanent staff and board of directors as required; · Plan own timeline and adhere to this timeline; · Demonstrate strong interpersonal, presentation, communication and organizational skills; · Have experience teaching or facilitating related workshops or courses. Interested individuals should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to the following e-mail address or by mail:Dave Andrews, Program Coordinator, VANL-CARFAC, vanl-carfac@nf.aibn.com |
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Grants, Awards and Funding
NEW! 13) Saidye Bronfman Award Winner - Yeon Son The CCF/FCMA is excited to express our congratulations to Kye-Yeon Son, winner of the 2011 Saidye Bronfman Award at this year''s Governor General Awards in Visual and Media Arts. Our congratulations also go out to Ms. Susan Hanrahan, Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council, for her winning nomination! The Governor General of Canada will present the 2011 Awards at a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Wednesday, March 23. For more information on the award and on Kye-Yeon Son''s life and work, visit the CCF/FCMA website. http://canadiancraftsfederation.typepad.com/canadian-crafts-federatn/
14) VANL-CARFAC Announcement: Seeking Nominations for 2011 Excellence in Visual Arts Awards! Applications must be received or postmarked by 5 pm, April 1st. All artists in the province are encouraged to apply for the 2011 Excellence in Visual Arts Awards. There are five categories for this year's ceremony, including the Long Haul (for lifetime achievement), the Large Year Award (for an artist who has had an exceptional year), the Emerging Artist Award, and the Kippy Goins Award, which recognizes an individual or organization who has helped the growth of the sector. New this year, the Critical Eye Award will recognize a visual arts writer for an exceptional piece of writing on an NL artist in any print or online publication worldwide. Cash prizes of $1000 are attached to the awards, except the Kippy Goins, whose recipient receives an original artwork, this year by artist Will Gill. Application forms and full rules can be found at www.vanl-carfac.com. As the only awards program dedicated to celebrating the achievements of this province's visual artists, the EVA Awards have become an exciting part of the annual cultural activities in this province. With previous winners from Grand Falls-Windsor, St. John's, Corner Brook, Pouch Cove and Robinsons, this awards program recognizes excellence province-wide. For more information about the EVA Awards, and to arrange interviews, please contact Program Coordinator Dave Andrews at 1-877-738-7303 or vanl-carfac@nf.aibn.com.
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Courses, Workshops, and Seminars
NEW! 15) St. Michael's Printshop: Silkscreen Monotypes, St. John's (NL) Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 10am - 4pm Cost: $50 Location: St. Michael's Printshop - 72 Harbour Drive Join visiting artist Daryl Vocat as he teaches you to create colourful monotypes using the silkcreen process. Using dyes, each participant will paint images into their screens. When the ink dries, a layer of transparent base is squeegeed through the screen to release the colour to the paper underneath. This is sure to be a fun and energetic workshop, all materials will be provided. Limit of 10 participants, no experience necessary!! Call or email the printshop to register:754-2931 stmichaelsprintshop@nfld.net
NEW! 16) Anna Templeton Centre: Gyotaku/Japanese Fish Prints with Jeanette Jobson, St. John's (NL) Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10am - 4pm Cost: $65 Location: Anna Templeton Centre Visual artist Jeanette Jobson has created a series of prints exploring the traditional Japanese technique of "gyotaku" or fish printing, using fish found in the waters of Newfoundland and Labrador. On April 16 she will conduct a day-long workshop in the technique at the Anna Templeton Centre in St. John's. Gyotaku Workshop: learn the Japanese technique of fish printing with Jeanette Jobson Contact: Jeanette Jobson Phone: 709-746-9968 E-mail: jeanettejobson@gmail.comWebsite: www.jeanettejobson.comAbout Jeanette Jobson...Jeanette Jobson is a visual artist based in Flatrock. She was born in Nova Scotia in 1954, grew up in Newfoundland and Labrador, and lived in Ireland and the United Kingdom for fourteen years, before returning to the province in 1988. For thirty years, she has explored the world of people and animals through portraiture in a variety of mediums, with her work evolving over time into a current mix of representational and impressionist techniques. In 2010 she embarked on a year-long project to develop a body of work in the traditional Japanese technique of gyotaku, or fish printing, using fish found in the waters of Newfoundland and Labrador.
NEW! 17) Guest Advisor Program - Corner Brook (NL) Cost: FREE! Appointments are 30 minutes in duration. Confidential, FREE one-on-one consultations with no obligations! Human ResourcesMonday, March 28th - Carla May, HR Advisor, can provide information on a variety of Human Resources Management (HRM) topics such as, policies and procedures, job descriptions, recruiting / attracting people to your company, selecting / hiring, performance management, rewards and recognition programs, determining your HRM needs, skills development, and general information about managing people to increase productivity. LegalTuesday, March 29th - George L. Murphy, Q. C. of Poole Althouse can provide guidance to your questions on contracts, liability, leases, dispute resolution, business structure, shareholder/partnership agreements, buying/selling a business, licensing agreements, disclaimers, taxation, etc. Accounting/Business PlanningWednesday, March 30th - David Taylor, CA can provide information on a variety of business management topics such as individual, partner and corporate tax services, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and HST. Also, provide expertise in business plan development or any functional aspect of your business including strategy, marketing, operations or human resources. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYThursday, March 31st - "BY TELEPHONE ONLY" -Cecile Klein, Business Development Officer of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, can assist you with information on patents, trademarks, copyrights and industrial designs. To book an appointment, call 1-888-576-4444 or email info.cb.nl@acoa-apeca.gc.cawww.canadabusinessnl.ca
18) Natural Dyeing and Spinning Workshop With Robyn Love Dates: July 1 - 4, 2011 Come to the beautiful west coast of Newfoundland for a hands-on workshop exploring natural dyeing techniques and spinning wool into yarn using a drop spindle and spinning wheel.
In addition to all the fibre fun, we will offer morning wake-up yoga, delicious vegetarian meals prepared with produce from Full Tilt's organic gardens, a welcoming reception on Friday evening in Full Tilt's art gallery, film night on Saturday evening, and more.
Workshop fee: $150/person. Includes all materials, yoga (optional), lunch and snacks for both days. Class size will be limited to 15 people.
Accommodation is available on-site and nearby for those coming from out of town. For rates and other details or to reserve your space (by June 1st), email thehousmuseum@gmail.com or call 709-783-3195.
Accommodations
Colette Urban, founder of Full Tilt Creative Centre, has several options available for out of town participants in the Natural Dyeing and Spinning Workshop.
All accommodations must be reserved with a $50 non-refundable deposit. Reservations will be taken first come, first serve.
Option #1 - Meadows Point Guest House: Sleeps three singles or two couples and one single. Located in nearby Meadows, a 10-minute drive to McIvers and Full Tilt Creative Centre. $50/night per person.
Option #2 - Blanchard House: Sleeps three singles. Located in McIvers with stunning views of the Bay of Islands and the Blomidon Mountains. $50/night per person.
Option #3 - Brake House: A funky, non-electric saltbox house with gas lamps and a beautiful view in Meadows. Sleeps three singles or two couples and one single. $35/night per person.
Option #4 - Camp out at Full Tilt: Set up your own tent or stay in a trailer (sleeps two singles) right on-site at Full Tilt. $25/night per person.
All options include access to a full kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry facilities.
To see photographs of Meadows Point Guest House, Blanchard House, and Full Tilt Creative Centre, check out www.fulltiltnewfoundland.com.
Other Activities
McIvers is located on the north shore of the Bay of Islands. There are many walking trails and easily accessible beaches nearby in McIvers, Gillams and Cox's Cove. The city of Corner Brook is a 40-minute drive away with a variety of shopping and dining options.
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Events and Exhibits
NEW! 19) Exhibition: St. Michael's Printshop: Annual Members Show, St. John's (NL) Dates: March 19 - April 15 There will be a reception held Saturday, March 19th from 3-5 to celebrate the opening, all are welcome to attend. It will be a great opportunity to meet the artists in the show and view the fabulous art. St.Michael's Printshop 72 Harbour Drive Phone 754-2931 stmichaelsprintshop@nfld.net http://www.stmichaelsprintshop.com/
NEW! 20) Christina Parker Gallery: Closing Reception, St. John's (NL) Date: April 2, 2011, 3-5pm
Roadside Camping: On Common Ground - Melanie HamiltonRoadside Camping: On Common Ground is a photographic exploration of the people who camp along the roadsides and in the gravel pits throughout Newfoundland. This body of work is about freedom and tradition. There are 31 8x10 silver gelatin contact prints in this series. CHRISTINA PARKER GALLERY7 Plank Road St. John's, NL Canada A1E 1H3 T (709) 7530580 www.christinaparkergallery.com
NEW! 21) St. John's Arts & Culture Centre: The Basement Theatre, St. John's (NL) Dates: Thursday, March 31 - Saturday, April 2, 8pm Cost: $18 General, $15 Students and Senior - Pay-what-you-can matinee on Saturday at 2pm Six stories, all centred around a bed... - A middle-aged couple agrees to have sex on the radio for five grand.
- A dying man is visited by his high school crush.
- Two bumbling burglars bond on the job.
- An ageing shock rocker is propositioned by a teenage groupie.
- A stripper's boss tells her she has two pretty big...liabilities, for a stripper.
- A woman prepares to leave her workaholic husband, and scares a couple of movers in the process.
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General Interest
THIS FRIDAY! 22) Anna Templeton Centre Fundraiser: A Taste of Peru
Date: Friday, March 25, 6:30 for 7pm
Location: Anna Templeton Centre for Craft Art & Design - 2nd Floor, 278 Duckworth Street, St. John's (NL)
You will not want to miss the next Anna Templeton Centre fund-raising dinner. Stephanie Stoker spent two years in Peru and now she is sharing her favourite Peruvian dishes with us. This three course meal includes Ceviche (a seafood dish), Huancaina, and salted toasted corn with a spicy creamy salsa for starters and the chicken dish Aji de Gallina is the entrée and the sweet ending is shortbread with Dulce de Leche centres. There's a feeling of spring in the air and it is a great time to get out and get together with friends & family. Round them all up and book your table for the Peruvian dinner today. The 2nd floor of the Anna Templeton Centre will be transformed into a magical dining experience - and it will be a great night! Tickets are just $30 each. To reserve your tickets, call 739-7623 & book with a credit card, drop by the Centre at 278 Duckworth Street during office hours, or click annatempletoncentre.com
NEW! 23) Notice to Members: Call for Volunteers to sell Tickets for Six Easy Pieces Fundraising Drive (NL) VANL-CARFAC is currently holding its "Six Easy Pieces" Draw 2011.
There are 500 tickets to be sold for a chance to win 6 artworks, each by notable local artists-and all proceeds will go to the Colin MacNee
Emergency Fund.
Tickets can be bought through our office (with cash or cheque), and please keep an eye on our website at www.vanl-carfac.com as there will soon be a link that you'll be able to use to buy a ticket via Paypal.
To buy a ticket, or if you are able to help out and sell some tickets, please contact Dave Andrews to pick them up at the VANL-CARFAC office: vanl-carfac@nf.aibn.com or by phone at 738-7303.
Draw deadline is March 30th, 2011.
24) Former MSVU Art Gallery Director, Mary Sparling We are sorry to report that the former MSVU Art Gallery Director, Mary Sparling, died in a Halifax nursing home on 16 March. Mary was active within APAGA and ArtsAtlantic and a pillar of the visual arts community in Halifax. While leading the MSVU Art Gallery from 1973 to 1994, Mary gained national recognition for her advocacy for craft, for providing exhibition opportunities for women artists, and for exhibitions recognizing African Canadian and First Nations cultures. In 1989, working with film-maker Shelagh MacKenzie, she produced the exhibition, The Spirit of Africville, which also resulted in a book published in 1992. In the words of Suzanne Swannie, "during the 1970s and 1980s, no woman artist in Nova Scotia escaped the notice of Mary Sparling.... Mary was tireless in her mission to recognize, promote, and celebrate women and their art practices. Being the fabulous connector that she was, she continually matched up people and opportunity." Mary was active in the Nova Scotia Coalition on Arts and Culture and instrumental in mobilizing the local and national arts communities in opposition to the arts funding cuts of the Mulroney government in the mid 1980s. This activism led to the 1985 Arts and Culture Assembly at Mount Saint Vincent University and is documented in the 1986 book, You've Got Ten Minutes to Get That Flag Down. In 2004 she received an honorary doctorate from Mount Saint Vincent University. A memorial tribute will appear shortly on the Mount Saint Vincent University website, www.msvu.ca. |
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