Surface Design: Alberta
Showing posts with label administration notes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label administration notes. Show all posts
Monday, October 6, 2014
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Autumn's closing in
ADMINISTRATION NOTE: I have added code to the template of this blog to prevent "pinning". We do not condone this behaviour at all: it is clearly stated in our sidebar that copyright belongs to the artist alone, and permission MUST be asked to share images *anywhere* else. If you currently have pinned any from this site, please remove then from your boards as this is in violation of copyright ownership of the artist, who exclusively has the right to disseminate any and all of their own images.
Images posted here are with the permission of the image owner, and are always credited.
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Opportunity for all:
Hi Artists,
An opportunity has come up for a retail space in Sunridge mall. It’s on the upper level next to the Bay, 3,800 sq. ft. and would be available for November 24 to December 7. Based on the preliminary discussion with the relator it looks like I could fit in between 30 to 40 artist’s work in the store. Also based on what the realtor said it would probably be $350. 00 a week per artist to participate. Now, this looks like a prime location: high end foot traffic, pre-holiday time of the year and your art work in a place that is 11:00am to 7:00pm seven days a week. When you consider that a one day show fee can range from $100.00 up to $285.00, $350.00 for seven days is very reasonable (only $50.00 per day). Participating artists can do one week or two (depends on the number of artists participating).
So, I am sending out this notice to see what kind of interest there is with the artists I know. As for the manning of the shop we would need a some volunteers who have a flexible schedule. Since it’s only for two weeks I think it could be managed easily enough.
Please let me know what you guys think.
Thanks!
Nikki Nicole Musser <fineartbynicole@gmail.com>
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"Edge of the Forest", the Canadian 2015 SDA exhibit , now has its own dedicated site here. You still have until October 1 to submit.
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Creative Stitches show in Calgary again, this time at Spruce Meadows. Shuttle bus service is scheduled from the Somerset CTrain station, if you don't want to drive out there. Not a lot of art at these things anymore, but a fair number of vendors where you can snap up supplies, whether fibre or mixed media related. (Sorry about missing the Edmonton dates for those of you further North!)
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Were you at Yoshiko Wada's workshops? Did you lose your indigo vat recipe? Maiwa has a clear set of organic vat instructions here.
If you were at the 2 day Organic Dyes and Pigments workshop, Karin has set up a dedicated blog to share photos and information. Invitation only for participants in this course, so please contact her privately, if you have not received an invite.
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Three - Day Strategic Grant Proposal Writing Workshop (Sponsored by ISFD)
To be held at: University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
October 6 - 8, 2014 8:30AM ~ 5:00 PM
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Karin and i will be teaching a 4 day course, combining extreme machine work with non traditional hand work, at the 2015 Embroiderer's Association of Canada National Seminar in May of next year. Information and registration links are available on the site.
I am teaching a class online, open to anyone, The Third Dimension, a hand work course that
will teach you how to add more dimension and tactility to an already textural art, and to look at shape and line critically to implement design and mood.
Remember too, that if *you* are teaching anywhere, please let us know and we will share the information!
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Exhibits:
Loosely, but in the fibre related exploration:
/WOMANKIND is a peculiar portrait rooted in wabi-sabi: accepting fleetingness and imperfection. Skeletal lines, twisting and winding upwards, climb to sketch out an irregular human form. The tough skinned graceful silhouette portrays an honest image of femininity. Heating the raw steel rods, they transform into soft elegant fibres to be formed, painted, distressed, and finally, weathered in the sun. This woven and tangled figure is a question of permanence, an understanding of mortality, and an appreciation of flesh.
Lisa Hodgkinson
Lisa Hodgkinson is a Calgary sculptor working out of the back of an auto body shop in Forest Lawn. A graduate from the Alberta College of Art + Design, Lisa is inspired by minimalist sculpture, fibre craft, Japanese design and Bob Dylan.
Images posted here are with the permission of the image owner, and are always credited.
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Opportunity for all:
Hi Artists,
An opportunity has come up for a retail space in Sunridge mall. It’s on the upper level next to the Bay, 3,800 sq. ft. and would be available for November 24 to December 7. Based on the preliminary discussion with the relator it looks like I could fit in between 30 to 40 artist’s work in the store. Also based on what the realtor said it would probably be $350. 00 a week per artist to participate. Now, this looks like a prime location: high end foot traffic, pre-holiday time of the year and your art work in a place that is 11:00am to 7:00pm seven days a week. When you consider that a one day show fee can range from $100.00 up to $285.00, $350.00 for seven days is very reasonable (only $50.00 per day). Participating artists can do one week or two (depends on the number of artists participating).
So, I am sending out this notice to see what kind of interest there is with the artists I know. As for the manning of the shop we would need a some volunteers who have a flexible schedule. Since it’s only for two weeks I think it could be managed easily enough.
Please let me know what you guys think.
Thanks!
Nikki Nicole Musser <fineartbynicole@gmail.com>
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"Edge of the Forest", the Canadian 2015 SDA exhibit , now has its own dedicated site here. You still have until October 1 to submit.
~~~~~~~~~~~
Creative Stitches show in Calgary again, this time at Spruce Meadows. Shuttle bus service is scheduled from the Somerset CTrain station, if you don't want to drive out there. Not a lot of art at these things anymore, but a fair number of vendors where you can snap up supplies, whether fibre or mixed media related. (Sorry about missing the Edmonton dates for those of you further North!)
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Were you at Yoshiko Wada's workshops? Did you lose your indigo vat recipe? Maiwa has a clear set of organic vat instructions here.
If you were at the 2 day Organic Dyes and Pigments workshop, Karin has set up a dedicated blog to share photos and information. Invitation only for participants in this course, so please contact her privately, if you have not received an invite.
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Three - Day Strategic Grant Proposal Writing Workshop (Sponsored by ISFD)
To be held at: University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
October 6 - 8, 2014 8:30AM ~ 5:00 PM
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Karin and i will be teaching a 4 day course, combining extreme machine work with non traditional hand work, at the 2015 Embroiderer's Association of Canada National Seminar in May of next year. Information and registration links are available on the site.
I am teaching a class online, open to anyone, The Third Dimension, a hand work course that
will teach you how to add more dimension and tactility to an already textural art, and to look at shape and line critically to implement design and mood.
Remember too, that if *you* are teaching anywhere, please let us know and we will share the information!
~~~~~~~~~
Exhibits:
Loosely, but in the fibre related exploration:
/WOMANKIND is a peculiar portrait rooted in wabi-sabi: accepting fleetingness and imperfection. Skeletal lines, twisting and winding upwards, climb to sketch out an irregular human form. The tough skinned graceful silhouette portrays an honest image of femininity. Heating the raw steel rods, they transform into soft elegant fibres to be formed, painted, distressed, and finally, weathered in the sun. This woven and tangled figure is a question of permanence, an understanding of mortality, and an appreciation of flesh.
Lisa Hodgkinson
Lisa Hodgkinson is a Calgary sculptor working out of the back of an auto body shop in Forest Lawn. A graduate from the Alberta College of Art + Design, Lisa is inspired by minimalist sculpture, fibre craft, Japanese design and Bob Dylan.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Calls for Entry
Your local reps still need permissions from some of you for emails! Out of some 200 members, we have a list of perhaps 70 who have responded. You can send me an email with the appropriate response also to arlee
dot ar at gmail dot com. Please put "Subscribe to SDA (Alberta)" or
"Unsubscribe from SDA(Alberta)" in the subject header and your full name in the body of the email. Please do send as requested---i, and the area rep, get a lot of emails and saying "yes please" is not enough--yes please to what? :)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Deadline for submitting swatches to the SDA collection has been extended to Aug 31st. Details here.
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SURFACE DESIGN ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 1st INT'L JURIED MEMBERS' SHOW
Materialities: Contemporary Textile Arts
1st SDA International Exhibition
August - October 2015
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts Gallery
This first in a series of SDA members' exhibitions will be curated by Namita Gupta Wiggers, an active and respected voice in the world of art & craft. You may know her via her various roles as co-founder/director of Critical Craft Forum, writer, curator-at-large and/or former director of Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, OR (where she lives and works). Wiggers also teaches in MFA Applied Craft + Design program jointly administered by Oregon College of Art & Craft and Pacific Northwest College of Art.
Call-for-entries will run February - March 2015. Work will be selected from digital submissions with notification in April. Prizes will be awarded. An exhibition catalogue is planned. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available...
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The Grand National is again asking for entries. PDF with info here. Entries must be postmarked or hand delivered by February 27, 2015 (Entry by CD, not emailed jpg as most are doing now.)
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"Extreme Fibers" call still open at Muskegon Museum of Art. Info here, but entry must be submitted through CaFe.
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Feeling really confident and able to meet a challenge? Submit a proposal to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum for your own exhibit. Please note, this museum is in Almonte Ontario, Canada, not the Deep South, y'all!
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Again we remind you, this blog is only as interesting and viable as those who contribute. If you have news, publications, workshops, or would like to share the results of workshops, exhibition reviews, etc, please do submit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Where is July going???
My apologies for the small font towards the end of this blog post: blogger is acting up again--i will fix as soon as it can be done!
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A reminder that if you are doing squares for the Slofemist Project, they are due, completed or not, to Lois by August 1st.
YarnBombing Event September 2014
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Information re: the Canadian SDA exhibit "Edge of the Forest":
(via Jennifer Love BC/SDA) "Following is the response I received from the Edge of the Forest team, to a query I forwarded from one of our members. I thought others of you might also be wondering about the size requirements for this exhibition. (So I interpret this to mean your piece must be that specific size (16" w x 28" l), not within that size range.)"
The guidelines for the size of each submission are a fixed requirement, and we trust that each artist will rise to the challenge of adhering to it. Artists also have the option of creating a textured work that is up to 2 inches in depth.
Artists are also requested to follow the additional guidelines regarding sleeves for hanging and labeling, etc.
This being a large undertaking, we have set the requirements for ease in shipping and to facilitate packing and hanging of the works. More
importantly, we are aiming for uniformity in images to create a more powerful effect.
The name of the exhibit was given for inspiration, not necessarily for representing the subject matter of the work.
The Edge of the Forest Team
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Love free motion, free applique, machine play, hand stitch, mixed media, Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn????
Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn show the power and possibilities of free motion machine stitching in making wonderful, unique textile creations in a new DVD! They demonstrate how to work with a range of soluble fabrics, ways to design edges, cords and dangly bits and how to create wonderful, new, unique, cloths. They show ways to distort fabrics using a sewing machine and how to colour fabric surfaces. They share their sources of design, which include landscapes, natural forms and patterns and present ways of machining into hand-stitching, paper and synthetic materials.
As ever their enthusiasm, artistic skills, teaching ability and friendliness shine through. This is an ideal DVD, full of inspiration and guidance, for those of all levels of experience, including beginners, who want to develop their use of a sewing machine in the creation of their textile art.
Please visit the website: doubletrouble-ent.com to see a clip from the DVD
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Several (many?!) SDA members also took or are taking part in the Contextural 2014 residency at ACAD. Courtesy of Linda and Terri, here are a few action shots :)
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Mention has been made before on this blog about "ISSUU", a free online reader that features many emags on a wide variety of subjects. If you're in need of some pure visual joy, inspiration or an imaginative kickstart, please see Maia Sylba's series of emags "MuseTouch", true feasts for the eyes and heart.
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Textile Museum in Nebraska, a call for entry maybe????
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REMINDER ALSO: http://surfacedesignalberta.blogspot.ca/2014/06/important-if-you-receive-emails-from.html
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A reminder that if you are doing squares for the Slofemist Project, they are due, completed or not, to Lois by August 1st.
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YarnBombing Event September 2014
Do you love to knit or crochet? Are you interested in raising awareness about homelessness? We have a project for you!
We are wrapping a house in a prominent NW location with hand knitting and crochet to symbolize the warmth and comfort of home.
The Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) has purchased a house. It is slated for demolition and a brand new apartment building, designed to house individuals who are exiting homelessness, will be built in its place.
This is My City Art Society is partnering with Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) to turn the existing old house into a stunning work of art before it is torn down. We are recruiting interested individuals, groups, families, etc. to knit/crochet 12" squares that will be used to wrap the house.
This sanctioned ‘yarn bombing’ will:
Have a strong street impact that draws people in to learn more
Reflect on the warmth and comfort of home and community
Serve as a reminder that not everyone has a place to call home.
This art project is organized by This is My City Art Society, a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that works with people experiencing who are homelessness and those at risk of homelessness to provide opportunities for positive creative expression in visual and performing arts.
The Details:
Deadline for contributing squares is August 26th
Drop-off locations for knitted donations:
Crowfoot Library: 8665 Nose Hill Drive NW
Fish Creek Library: 11161 Bonaventure Dr. SE
Louise Riley Public Library: 1904-14th Ave NW
CommunityWise Centre: 101, 223 12th Ave SW
Please contact Leslie Barnes for more details and information: ljbarnes@telus.net
(p.s. ... We will also be accepting used, unwanted hand knit/crocheted clothing (sweaters, socks, mittens) or blankets
A similar project was recently completed in the Beltline at 222-15 Ave SW. See www.thisismycitycalgary.ca for more information.
For more information about the project or to get involved please contact:
Linda Hawke, Board President
This is My City Art Society
www.thisismycitycalgary.ca; ljhawke@shaw.ca
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Information re: the Canadian SDA exhibit "Edge of the Forest":
(via Jennifer Love BC/SDA) "Following is the response I received from the Edge of the Forest team, to a query I forwarded from one of our members. I thought others of you might also be wondering about the size requirements for this exhibition. (So I interpret this to mean your piece must be that specific size (16" w x 28" l), not within that size range.)"
The guidelines for the size of each submission are a fixed requirement, and we trust that each artist will rise to the challenge of adhering to it. Artists also have the option of creating a textured work that is up to 2 inches in depth.
Artists are also requested to follow the additional guidelines regarding sleeves for hanging and labeling, etc.
This being a large undertaking, we have set the requirements for ease in shipping and to facilitate packing and hanging of the works. More
importantly, we are aiming for uniformity in images to create a more powerful effect.
The name of the exhibit was given for inspiration, not necessarily for representing the subject matter of the work.
The Edge of the Forest Team
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Ask Harriete always has wonderful information and discussion about various artist related topics. Though she is primarily a jeweller, many of her posts apply to fibre and other media artists. The latest on attracting more traffic to your "official" website is here.
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Love free motion, free applique, machine play, hand stitch, mixed media, Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn????
Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn show the power and possibilities of free motion machine stitching in making wonderful, unique textile creations in a new DVD! They demonstrate how to work with a range of soluble fabrics, ways to design edges, cords and dangly bits and how to create wonderful, new, unique, cloths. They show ways to distort fabrics using a sewing machine and how to colour fabric surfaces. They share their sources of design, which include landscapes, natural forms and patterns and present ways of machining into hand-stitching, paper and synthetic materials.
As ever their enthusiasm, artistic skills, teaching ability and friendliness shine through. This is an ideal DVD, full of inspiration and guidance, for those of all levels of experience, including beginners, who want to develop their use of a sewing machine in the creation of their textile art.
Please visit the website: doubletrouble-ent.com to see a clip from the DVD
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Mention has been made before on this blog about "ISSUU", a free online reader that features many emags on a wide variety of subjects. If you're in need of some pure visual joy, inspiration or an imaginative kickstart, please see Maia Sylba's series of emags "MuseTouch", true feasts for the eyes and heart.
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Textile Museum in Nebraska, a call for entry maybe????
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REMINDER ALSO: http://surfacedesignalberta.blogspot.ca/2014/06/important-if-you-receive-emails-from.html
Monday, June 30, 2014
IMPORTANT: if you receive emails from SDA(Alberta) or its (Alberta) representatives...
Canada has a new anti spam law that requires businesses and organizations to now have permission from anyone who receives their emails, whether they are newsletters or bits pointing something out that may be of interest to members.
Though we (SDA) are classified as a "non profit" organization, we still have to have express permission from members for us to continue sending these emails. The blog posts coming to your inbox may not be covered under this law, as the answers and regulations on the official government site do not address this issue, BUT as a safety measure, all members will be emailed in the next few weeks, asking for express permission.
When you receive the email asking for your permission, you MUST answer with either "subscribe" or "unsubscribe"--implied consent is not acceptable anymore. If you do not, you will be removed from the list, regardless of you wanting or not to have these sent to you.
Please spread the word as well, as some members neither respond to emails sent, nor are correctly listed in the SDA database (outdated email addresses). You can send me an email with the appropriate response also to arlee dot ar at gmail dot com. Please put "Subscribe to SDA (Alberta)" or "Unsubscribe from SDA(Alberta)" in the subject header and your full name in the body of the email. I will then apprise the pertinent "officers" and representatives of this acknowledgement. This permission will cover blog posts arriving in your email box, and the occasional information we may send out that is not on the blog.
This is also a good time for you all to make sure that your email address IS current and correct. Bounced member emails will also be removed, which may mean you get no communications from us at all, even if you want them.
NOTE: Responding here in the comments section on the blog does not constitute permission.
Though we (SDA) are classified as a "non profit" organization, we still have to have express permission from members for us to continue sending these emails. The blog posts coming to your inbox may not be covered under this law, as the answers and regulations on the official government site do not address this issue, BUT as a safety measure, all members will be emailed in the next few weeks, asking for express permission.
When you receive the email asking for your permission, you MUST answer with either "subscribe" or "unsubscribe"--implied consent is not acceptable anymore. If you do not, you will be removed from the list, regardless of you wanting or not to have these sent to you.
Please spread the word as well, as some members neither respond to emails sent, nor are correctly listed in the SDA database (outdated email addresses). You can send me an email with the appropriate response also to arlee dot ar at gmail dot com. Please put "Subscribe to SDA (Alberta)" or "Unsubscribe from SDA(Alberta)" in the subject header and your full name in the body of the email. I will then apprise the pertinent "officers" and representatives of this acknowledgement. This permission will cover blog posts arriving in your email box, and the occasional information we may send out that is not on the blog.
This is also a good time for you all to make sure that your email address IS current and correct. Bounced member emails will also be removed, which may mean you get no communications from us at all, even if you want them.
NOTE: Responding here in the comments section on the blog does not constitute permission.
Friday, June 13, 2014
June meeting and miscellaneous
Information on the June meeting, Skype talk with Saltspring Island Saori weaver, Terri Bibby, Thursday June 26:
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I'm sure you remember the viewing we had waaaay back at one of the first meetings of the SDA "Swatch Collection": now you can contribute to a 4th collection to become part of textile design history. Find form & instructions for sending in 12"x12" samples of your signature techniques and experiments at www.surfacedesign.org/get-involved/sda-swatch-collection
SEND IN YOUR NEW SWATCH SUBMISSIONS BY AUGUST 15
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Here's another way you can use your purchases to support SDA - at no cost to you! Shop via Smile.Amazon.com foundation that donates 0.5% of your purchases to SDA.
1) Go to http://smile.amazon.com/
2) Search for Surface Design Association then select it as your favored charity recipient
3) YOU shop. Amazon GIVES.
4) Amazon Smile will send you an email with links to install an Amazon button directly on your browser for ease of access to this program whenever you shop.
Father's Day is coming. Shop Amazon and support SDA!
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Entertainment , food AND Art :)
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MISCELLANEOUS:
For the book artists, and ecoprinters/natural dyers, lovely interpretations and results. Jane Marie.
Classic "mark making" at this blog that showcases Asemic Writing, in all its connotations and permutations. And incidentally Sian Martin has a summer draw/mark along thingie. Both are very inspirational for developing new work, in new ways.
Intriguing mash up of collage, text and anatomy. (Some not for the faint hearted or easily offended.)
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I'm sure you remember the viewing we had waaaay back at one of the first meetings of the SDA "Swatch Collection": now you can contribute to a 4th collection to become part of textile design history. Find form & instructions for sending in 12"x12" samples of your signature techniques and experiments at www.surfacedesign.org/get-involved/sda-swatch-collection
SEND IN YOUR NEW SWATCH SUBMISSIONS BY AUGUST 15
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Here's another way you can use your purchases to support SDA - at no cost to you! Shop via Smile.Amazon.com foundation that donates 0.5% of your purchases to SDA.
1) Go to http://smile.amazon.com/
2) Search for Surface Design Association then select it as your favored charity recipient
3) YOU shop. Amazon GIVES.
4) Amazon Smile will send you an email with links to install an Amazon button directly on your browser for ease of access to this program whenever you shop.
Father's Day is coming. Shop Amazon and support SDA!
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Entertainment , food AND Art :)
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MISCELLANEOUS:
For the book artists, and ecoprinters/natural dyers, lovely interpretations and results. Jane Marie.
Classic "mark making" at this blog that showcases Asemic Writing, in all its connotations and permutations. And incidentally Sian Martin has a summer draw/mark along thingie. Both are very inspirational for developing new work, in new ways.
Intriguing mash up of collage, text and anatomy. (Some not for the faint hearted or easily offended.)
Thursday, May 15, 2014
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE for May meeting
May meeting of SDA in Calgary
Stitch-In
Members and non-members welcome
Please come along to the next meeting
On: Thursday 22nd May
At: 1127-38 Ave S.W.
From: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
A donation of $5 will be requested of non-members
Please
bring some lap activity that falls into the general and completely
stretchable category of ‘stitching’; this could include knitting,
crochet/tatting…. or some such, hand embroidery or making of some sort.
This meeting is designed to be a stitch-in, so
that we can push work on with a project we have on the go and
particularly if you are working on a Slofemist project from a previous
SDA meetings, do bring that….
Arlee Barr will give a brief chat and demonstration of her recent works of stunning and flabbergastory hand stitched pieces.
During
the stitching we will be discussing the future of SDA in Alberta.
There is news and I hope that many of you can attend to hear and give
your feedback.
Please RSVP Lynda Williamson: 403-243-7411
for more information, Karin:
Saturday, April 26, 2014
End of April
Next meeting is in only a few days!!! From FB, i have seen that Sian Martin is quite excited about this as well :)
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From Angela Dale: Some SDA members may be interested in this. I am teaching a FOSSHAPE workshop this summer at Series Summer Arts School at Red Deer College July 14-18. It will be 5 days of glorious fun and experimentation in the costume shop there.
Exhibition Dates: May 3 - June 30, 2014
Reception: Thursday, May 15, 6:00pm-7:00pm, drinks to follow at Wine-ohs
Location: EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts, + 15 Walkway, 205 8th Avenue SE, Calgary AB
The ACC is pleased to announce the first Alberta Craft Council + 15 Window exhibition: Matt Gould, a selection of his fibre art. The Alberta Craft Council + 15 Window is located in the busy + 15 pedway system, with a diverse range of Calgarians walking through daily.
This exciting new exhibition space is possible thanks to ACC Board Member Kai Scholefield's efforts. ACC + 15 Window exhibitions will exhibit exciting new work by ACC members, partner organizations and cross-promote arts events in Calgary. The exhibitions will be two months in duration.
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Exhibition: Hit & Miss: Yvonne Mullock, Project Space, Esker Foundation - Calgary, AB
Exhibition Dates: May 5 to July 13, 2014
Adopted as a means to make floor coverings from humble, recycled materials, rug hooking enjoys a long and creative history in Canada. For this exhibition, Calgary-based artist Yvonne Mullock, along with members of the The Chinook Guild of Fibre Arts, will transform Esker's project space into a live, functioning workshop. The artists will produce a hooked rug over the course of 10 weeks using materials sourced from local neighbourhoods, such as threadbare clothing and old household linens.
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Announcement: ACAD Approved for Graduate Program: Master of Fine Art in Craft Media - Calgary, AB
After a recent review by Alberta Quality Council, ACAD has been granted approval to offer a Master of Fine Arts in Craft Media beginning in January 2015.
With the addition of the MFA in Craft Media, ACAD will be a destination for many members of Canada's cultural community wishing to further their education. By offering diverse and cross-disciplinary programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, ACAD will be recognized as one of Canada's leading art and design colleges.
To read more click here. http://acad.ca/wh_news_2014_04_master_fine_art_craft_media.html
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Announcement: New Gallery, LoveCraft Gallery - Calgary, AB
A labour of love is how most, if not all, passion projects come to life. ACAD Alumna, Tracy Sutherland's most recent artistic endeavour is no different. Sutherland alongside close friend and business partner Daria Fox opened LoveCraft Gallery in 2013.
The gallery specializes in showcasing the works of new and emerging artists. Uniquely (in Calgary at least) LoveCraft Gallery also offer's Calgary artists studio space available to rent.
To learn more, submit a proposal, inquire about studio space or see the list of current exhibited work, visit their website here.http://www.lovecraftgallery.com/
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Event: 27th Semi-Annual Exhibition & Sale, Calyx Distinctive Arts - Calgary
Dates: April 26 & April 27, 2014
Times: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Crescent Heights Community Centre, 1101 - 2nd St NW Calgary
Artists will be in attendance to discuss artworks and techniques in painting, printmaking, sculpture, jewellery, metalwork, woodwork, ceramics, glass, fibre and more. Different artists will be participating each day, so please attend both days. There is normally a line-up of customers waiting for the doors to open at 10 am, so come early for the best selection!
For more information please call (403) 305-6708 or visit their website. http://www.calyx.ca/
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Image by: Sonia Bardella, Venice's Carnival, 2013 Theme: Traditions
Deadline for Applications: June 6, 2014
Exhibition Dates:August 2014 through August 2016
An international juried and judged exhibition of Art Quilts Prizes are awarded based on the interpretation of theme, excellence in design, and craftsmanship.
Exhibition theme: Home. Entries are quilts that speak to the theme. Any techniques-piecing, appliqué, embroidery, photo transfer, whole cloth and/or manipulated fabric, etc.-may be used as long as they are appropriate for the quilt (consisting of three layers) and the theme.
To learn more or apply click here. http://callforentriesfestivalgallery.com/
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With your support, we've continually refined SDA website to more vigorously promote your work and events. We've added awards, grants, online exhibitions and other stellar resources. These benefits are funded by our yearly income - 83% of which is derived directly from your dues.
We strive to constantly enhance and increase the benefits of SDA membership. The short list of future enhancements include:
SDA membership will continue to offer these outstanding benefits:
With your help, we're making good things happen! Just take a look at our 2013 Annual Report to review a listing of initiatives from last year. Our momentum is strong and we want it to continue.
Extend your membership for one, two or three years at the old rates until May 31, 2014. To renew, click on Get Involved in the navigation bar at top of SDA homepage or on Join Us at the top right.
Thank you for your support. Your membership in SDA is greatly valued. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact either of us or call our office at 707-829-3110 - administration@surfacedesign.org
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From Angela Dale: Some SDA members may be interested in this. I am teaching a FOSSHAPE workshop this summer at Series Summer Arts School at Red Deer College July 14-18. It will be 5 days of glorious fun and experimentation in the costume shop there.
People
can contact me (fabricadabra4 at gmail dot com) if they have questions about the workshop. There will be
a limit of 10 participants. The college has accommodation available in
the dorms for a very reasonable price.
Many other courses are offered again! To peruse the list, go here.
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ACC Around Alberta: Matt Gould, Alberta Craft Council + 15 Window, EPCOR CENTRE - Calgary, AB
Exhibition Dates: May 3 - June 30, 2014
Reception: Thursday, May 15, 6:00pm-7:00pm, drinks to follow at Wine-ohs
Location: EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts, + 15 Walkway, 205 8th Avenue SE, Calgary AB
The ACC is pleased to announce the first Alberta Craft Council + 15 Window exhibition: Matt Gould, a selection of his fibre art. The Alberta Craft Council + 15 Window is located in the busy + 15 pedway system, with a diverse range of Calgarians walking through daily.
This exciting new exhibition space is possible thanks to ACC Board Member Kai Scholefield's efforts. ACC + 15 Window exhibitions will exhibit exciting new work by ACC members, partner organizations and cross-promote arts events in Calgary. The exhibitions will be two months in duration.
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Exhibition: Hit & Miss: Yvonne Mullock, Project Space, Esker Foundation - Calgary, AB
Exhibition Dates: May 5 to July 13, 2014
Adopted as a means to make floor coverings from humble, recycled materials, rug hooking enjoys a long and creative history in Canada. For this exhibition, Calgary-based artist Yvonne Mullock, along with members of the The Chinook Guild of Fibre Arts, will transform Esker's project space into a live, functioning workshop. The artists will produce a hooked rug over the course of 10 weeks using materials sourced from local neighbourhoods, such as threadbare clothing and old household linens.
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Announcement: ACAD Approved for Graduate Program: Master of Fine Art in Craft Media - Calgary, AB
After a recent review by Alberta Quality Council, ACAD has been granted approval to offer a Master of Fine Arts in Craft Media beginning in January 2015.
With the addition of the MFA in Craft Media, ACAD will be a destination for many members of Canada's cultural community wishing to further their education. By offering diverse and cross-disciplinary programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, ACAD will be recognized as one of Canada's leading art and design colleges.
To read more click here. http://acad.ca/wh_news_2014_04_master_fine_art_craft_media.html
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Announcement: New Gallery, LoveCraft Gallery - Calgary, AB
A labour of love is how most, if not all, passion projects come to life. ACAD Alumna, Tracy Sutherland's most recent artistic endeavour is no different. Sutherland alongside close friend and business partner Daria Fox opened LoveCraft Gallery in 2013.
The gallery specializes in showcasing the works of new and emerging artists. Uniquely (in Calgary at least) LoveCraft Gallery also offer's Calgary artists studio space available to rent.
To learn more, submit a proposal, inquire about studio space or see the list of current exhibited work, visit their website here.http://www.lovecraftgallery.com/
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Event: 27th Semi-Annual Exhibition & Sale, Calyx Distinctive Arts - Calgary
Dates: April 26 & April 27, 2014
Times: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Crescent Heights Community Centre, 1101 - 2nd St NW Calgary
Artists will be in attendance to discuss artworks and techniques in painting, printmaking, sculpture, jewellery, metalwork, woodwork, ceramics, glass, fibre and more. Different artists will be participating each day, so please attend both days. There is normally a line-up of customers waiting for the doors to open at 10 am, so come early for the best selection!
For more information please call (403) 305-6708 or visit their website. http://www.calyx.ca/
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Call for Artists: Festival Gallery of Quilt Art, The International Quilt Festival, Quilts, Inc. - Houston, Texas
Image by: Sonia Bardella, Venice's Carnival, 2013 Theme: Traditions
Deadline for Applications: June 6, 2014
Exhibition Dates:August 2014 through August 2016
An international juried and judged exhibition of Art Quilts Prizes are awarded based on the interpretation of theme, excellence in design, and craftsmanship.
Exhibition theme: Home. Entries are quilts that speak to the theme. Any techniques-piecing, appliqué, embroidery, photo transfer, whole cloth and/or manipulated fabric, etc.-may be used as long as they are appropriate for the quilt (consisting of three layers) and the theme.
To learn more or apply click here. http://callforentriesfestivalgallery.com/
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Putting Canadian Artists on the Map
ArtsQuest.ca
Corinne and Gary Funk are traveling Canada, building a premier online Canadian arts market. What started out as a question, "I wonder what these artists in these small communities do in the winter to sell their creations?" has turned into artsquest.ca
ArtsQuest.ca
Corinne and Gary Funk are traveling Canada, building a premier online Canadian arts market. What started out as a question, "I wonder what these artists in these small communities do in the winter to sell their creations?" has turned into artsquest.ca
Many of you no doubt will have received this from SDA "HQ", but in case you weren't aware, dues are going up.
We are writing on behalf of the SDA Board of Directors with an update about your individual membership dues. After careful and thoughtful consideration, your board decided the annual new and renewal amount will become $75 as of June 1, 2014.
Full-time student membership levels remain unchanged at $35, however we are extending the student rate for two years after graduation to assist former students as they launch careers. This important outreach is subsidized by your member dues.
(Postage to Canada/Mexico remains at $12 per year and all other international postage is $20 annually.)
SDA membership fees have not changed since 2008 and have been raised only twice in the last twelve years. During that time, expenses have increased for production of Surface Design Journal. Direct costs for the Journal represent 50% of SDA expenses; indirect, including administration, are approximately 70% - plus postage and operational expenses in general.
Full-time student membership levels remain unchanged at $35, however we are extending the student rate for two years after graduation to assist former students as they launch careers. This important outreach is subsidized by your member dues.
(Postage to Canada/Mexico remains at $12 per year and all other international postage is $20 annually.)
SDA membership fees have not changed since 2008 and have been raised only twice in the last twelve years. During that time, expenses have increased for production of Surface Design Journal. Direct costs for the Journal represent 50% of SDA expenses; indirect, including administration, are approximately 70% - plus postage and operational expenses in general.
With your support, we've continually refined SDA website to more vigorously promote your work and events. We've added awards, grants, online exhibitions and other stellar resources. These benefits are funded by our yearly income - 83% of which is derived directly from your dues.
We strive to constantly enhance and increase the benefits of SDA membership. The short list of future enhancements include:
- A refreshed SDA Website homepage that puts more emphasis on Surface Design Journal, ease of navigation and real-time information.
- A digital version of the Surface Design Journal for those who prefer the convenience of a paperless, mobile-friendly format.
- A 2015 Intensive at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN will offer a venue and program that encourages in-depth discussion and exploration of current topics in textiles.
- More SDA member exhibition opportunities including an international juried exhibition at Arrowmont Gallery (August - October 2015). Other major exhibitions are being planned for future years.
- A Member Resource Team comprised of knowledgeable advisors to assist local groups in planning more activities, including meetings and exhibitions.
- Partner Membership Level will be introduced to develop closer ties with guilds and art centers, resulting in more collaborative opportunities for SDA members.
SDA membership will continue to offer these outstanding benefits:
- Quarterly print issues of Surface Design Journal delivered to your door - latest topics to keep you informed and up-to-date in the realm of textiles.
- SDA Awards & Grants. Membership dues directly fund over $12,000 in annual awards & grants - all designed to foster artistic development.
- SDA Swatch Collection can be borrowed or downloaded to excite your next meeting or classroom.Three collections, featuring a history of surface design techniques, have been labeled, catalogued and photographed, resulting in high-quality, downloadable PowerPoint presentations thanks to your dues and donations.
- SDA Website attracts over 100,000 visits a month with its gallery of members' work, online exhibitions, range of community resources and much more.
- SDA NewsBlog spotlights gatherings, good advice and new resources from both SDA members and the international textile community.
- SDA eNews emailed newsletter offers monthly updates on SDA benefits and initiatives plus member news and other opportunities.
- SDA Calendar of Events lists your workshops and exhibitions along with many other events of interest in your neighborhood and around the world.
- Personal exposure on SDA Website with the ability to add a profile, photo and 2-12 images of your work (also included in the Image Library), bio, artist statement, resume and links.
- Opportunity to submit work for publication in Surface Design Journal's Exposure section.
With your help, we're making good things happen! Just take a look at our 2013 Annual Report to review a listing of initiatives from last year. Our momentum is strong and we want it to continue.
Extend your membership for one, two or three years at the old rates until May 31, 2014. To renew, click on Get Involved in the navigation bar at top of SDA homepage or on Join Us at the top right.
Thank you for your support. Your membership in SDA is greatly valued. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact either of us or call our office at 707-829-3110 - administration@surfacedesign.org
Friday, April 4, 2014
Surface Design Journal information, next meeting and more!!! Huzzah huzzah!
Membership issues were discussed at a previous meeting. Following this, several members voiced concerns about the timely receipt of their journals. Karin has been in contact with Susannah Fedorowich who explained the matter:
Cut off date for the winter journal was at the end of January. If a member joined in February, the first journal they are eligible for would be the spring journal, as the mailing list goes to the publisher 26th March with mailing in mid-April.
US members can then expect theirs at the end of April to the beginning of May. Delivery to Canada can take 3 weeks even from close to the border. Via a new distributor with our international mailing we have seen much improved service but of course nothing is ever perfect. Anyone who hasn't gotten their winter 2014 journal yet (established members) can email me (Susan) and I will send them their copy, as they definitely should have received it by now. (srodee at hotmail dot com)
I hope this clarifies the matter and thanks to all who have brought this issue to my attention because it is good to get things out in the open to improve communication and needs, or answer any concerns.
Cut off date for the winter journal was at the end of January. If a member joined in February, the first journal they are eligible for would be the spring journal, as the mailing list goes to the publisher 26th March with mailing in mid-April.
US members can then expect theirs at the end of April to the beginning of May. Delivery to Canada can take 3 weeks even from close to the border. Via a new distributor with our international mailing we have seen much improved service but of course nothing is ever perfect. Anyone who hasn't gotten their winter 2014 journal yet (established members) can email me (Susan) and I will send them their copy, as they definitely should have received it by now. (srodee at hotmail dot com)
I hope this clarifies the matter and thanks to all who have brought this issue to my attention because it is good to get things out in the open to improve communication and needs, or answer any concerns.
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APRIL MEETING NEWS AND INFO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Members and non-members of SDA Alberta, and all interested and interesting fibre folks,
Skype Speaker Series: Sian Martin
Take advantage of a marvellous opportunity to connect with this very talented British artist and teacher
in her studio, via the internet for her live presentation "Stitching in the Air". I have arranged for Sian to speak to us directly from her studio in England!! This is the reason for the lunch-time setting and new location.
We will meet at the EMMEDIA screening room in the Beltline (details below) to ensure robust internet connection.
There is plenty of on street parking on 11th and 12th Avenues and adjacent streets, including payable lot parking. It would be lovely if you car pool as SDA:Alberta is an environmentally friendly organization. :) You may also use the C-Train or bus as transit is accessible from this site. To learn about the location and enable clickable links please open the Eventbrite link at the end of this subject's information .
Please share this information with as many people as possible from your contacts list so that Sian reaches as many people as possible with her illuminating and most unique perspective on stitch.
The link for online ticket purchase is:-
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skype-speaker-series-with-sian-martin-stitching-in-the-air-tickets-11078440915
For more information about Sian and her work go to http://www.62group.org.uk/artist/sian-martin/
See you there!
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EXHIBITS and EVENTS:
This Is My City
This is My City Festival 2014 kicks off on April 3rd with Telling Our Stories: a musical revue and continues through April 17th with exhibits, music, panel discussions, theatre, walks and tours. This is My City (TMC) invites you and all Calgarians to participate in this local, life-affirming project.
At the heart of this year’s Festival you will find a series of programs that explore the theme, Telling Our Stories: Flood 2013. Overnight, people who never imagined they`d be homeless were staring it in the face. The city’s most vulnerable people were suddenly even more so. Agencies were evacuated, displaced, and in some cases required rebuilding. Possessions and old ideas were swept away; leaving us with stories of compassion and courage. TMC’s artist-mentors and participants have reflected on and developed this theme over the past months. You will witness that exploration running like a river through Festival 2014.
Alberta Craft Council Feature Gallery, FURNISH: Contemporary hand-crafted home furnishings and accessories April 5 - July 5, 2014
The desire to furnish one’s home goes beyond the mere practical. We seek comfort, beauty, meaning and individuality along with function. Many people reinforce who they are through their home; from a wall hanging, a handcrafted entry table, a favourite chair or a cherished ceramic serving bowl. Designed to encourage customers to buy and collect local hand-crafted furnishings and products for their homes, this exhibition features over 50 pieces by 21 Alberta Craft Council members. Artist Reception: 2-4 pm, Saturday, April 5, 2014.
Information received via Diane Krys
Remember too that the Alberta Craft Council has ongoing calls for submissions and entries here.
CALLS FOR ENTRY:
(Forgive the wording as it has been translated from German.) PHOTOS ONLY, NOT ACTUAL WORK, for book projects. Sign up for their newsletter* to keep abreast of news.
Deadlines for two international projects
TextileArt Around the World - Sign up before May 1
As you can see above, we are pleasantly surprised by the beautiful entries we received in the meantime. Were you planning to also upload photos, but have not got it from? Until May 1, 2014 you have the opportunity to do the book TextileArt around the world this.
Upload for that date photos of your best work for a chance to earn a place in this inspiring edition! TextileArt around the world will be published in the autumn of 2014.
All artists whose work is published, get this for June 15 message.
More information can be found on the website.
Worldwide Colors of Felt
For this edition you still have plenty of time to send in work. This book is published in 2015. The closing date will be announced no later than 4 weeks in advance via the website and subscribed to newsletter*. Artists working with felt, we call to create an archive and upload it for Worldwide Colors of Felt. Felt their finest work There is room for ± 200-300 felt artists from around the world.
More information can be found on the website. (see above)
Textile Link is always open for new work
The archives of Textile Link is permanently accessible to login, upload pictures or to make changes. (You must register first, an easy process.) If you're not able to upload for example to 'TextileArt around the World", by May 1, then you still have a chance at a spot in a future book projects of Textile Link. Participation is always free. Through this link, you can create an archive.
Want to get in more shows? Of course you do! We all do and here are a few tips to help.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Almost February already!
Admin note first: If you are being forwarded these posts in your email, and don't see images, please check your email settings to allow images, if you don't want to actually read by clicking on the link in the email. (Gmail for instance has a setting in each received email that will "allow display" for each individual email, or "always allow from this source".) Different browsers, cookies, cache and operating systems will also affect the appearance and information "allowed" to display in these emails. Karin and i work hard to get the information to you in a timely manner and appreciate your patience and good will in fixing problems.
SDA Canada Show update:
Can *you* help? Want to be more involved in your area/group?
(Again, our apologies if the jpg does not show in a forwarded email, see Admin note at beginning of post please.)
VIDEO:
Canada, and North America itself, does not have the same long historical records in and of textile arts that Europe and the "Old World" does. We are not able to claim and to exclaim over Bayeux Tapestries, gorgeous Renaissance Ecclesiastical robes, or examples of Middle Ages needlework done on this continent. We do however have a few artists who are starting to work with old imagery from the first explorers, as witnessed by the work of Heather Cameron (Gabriola Island BC) as she "translates" the Codex Canadensis manuscript into embroidery.
Specific entries about this project can be found on a dedicated page here and in entries about the original artist Father Louis Nicholas, a Jesuit priest and would be scholar.
On a side note, the main SDA newsblog has a thought provoking post about the use of cultural symbols, their exploitation, misinterpretations and violation of intellectual property rights. (I am NOT however intimating that Heather is breaking any such issues!)
Miscellaneous interest:
Student Art Guide "This website has been created to help high school Art students excel. It contains ideas, help and guidance from students and teachers around the world." While it is focused on secondary and post secondary education, it is a good resource for developing basic skills in drawing, painting and various sub genres and applications. Joining is free and there's quite a bit of interesting information, as well as forums, galleries and resource links. I joined awhile ago, but haven't posted as i feel a bit out of my league in some areas, *and* due to my age! :)
A wonderful design and historical research project here. The Harris Museum and Art Gallery has digitized the 700 textile samples from The Textile Manufactures of India, an 18 volume set of fabric sample books put together in 1866 by John Forbes Watson and published by the India Office of the British Government.
A bit of fluff for fun:
I think whomever wrote the descriptions for these fashionable ladies from 1883 would be very good at ArtSpeak :)
What sort of presentation do you use for your textile art? Do you add the obligatory "sleeve" on the back following the Quilt Show Rules, or do you mount on canvases? If you need help to figure this out, there's a clear tutorial here.
How to broaden your market--off line in a real gallery? Online? Tips and things to remember.
Please send information about your own workshops, exhibits, publications etc to Karin or myself for inclusion on this blog. Promote yourself!
SDA Canada Show update:
Can *you* help? Want to be more involved in your area/group?
VIDEO:
Canada, and North America itself, does not have the same long historical records in and of textile arts that Europe and the "Old World" does. We are not able to claim and to exclaim over Bayeux Tapestries, gorgeous Renaissance Ecclesiastical robes, or examples of Middle Ages needlework done on this continent. We do however have a few artists who are starting to work with old imagery from the first explorers, as witnessed by the work of Heather Cameron (Gabriola Island BC) as she "translates" the Codex Canadensis manuscript into embroidery.
Specific entries about this project can be found on a dedicated page here and in entries about the original artist Father Louis Nicholas, a Jesuit priest and would be scholar.
On a side note, the main SDA newsblog has a thought provoking post about the use of cultural symbols, their exploitation, misinterpretations and violation of intellectual property rights. (I am NOT however intimating that Heather is breaking any such issues!)
Miscellaneous interest:
Student Art Guide "This website has been created to help high school Art students excel. It contains ideas, help and guidance from students and teachers around the world." While it is focused on secondary and post secondary education, it is a good resource for developing basic skills in drawing, painting and various sub genres and applications. Joining is free and there's quite a bit of interesting information, as well as forums, galleries and resource links. I joined awhile ago, but haven't posted as i feel a bit out of my league in some areas, *and* due to my age! :)
A wonderful design and historical research project here. The Harris Museum and Art Gallery has digitized the 700 textile samples from The Textile Manufactures of India, an 18 volume set of fabric sample books put together in 1866 by John Forbes Watson and published by the India Office of the British Government.
A bit of fluff for fun:
What sort of presentation do you use for your textile art? Do you add the obligatory "sleeve" on the back following the Quilt Show Rules, or do you mount on canvases? If you need help to figure this out, there's a clear tutorial here.
How to broaden your market--off line in a real gallery? Online? Tips and things to remember.
Please send information about your own workshops, exhibits, publications etc to Karin or myself for inclusion on this blog. Promote yourself!
Friday, January 24, 2014
Spectacle and then Review of meeting January 2014
SDA Member Angela Dale sent me information about this fashion event in Calgary, scheduled for March 1, 2014.
Go here for more information: -
Social January 2014 - Successful Meeting of Minds
- Wonderful friends meet to discuss art and culture
- The fantastic setting of Lynda's home… stimulating art all around
- The food, thanks to culinary delights from our members, visitors and Chef Kat
- Show, tell and requests for advice on work in progress:-
My humorous/less titles….
- "Don't like colour" - Terri
- "Don't need colour" - Susan
- I'm likin' your collage - Wendy
- Edgy wings on silk scarf - Dana
- Bees buzz above - Dana
- Selective rubbing - transition - Linda
- Stunning Nuno - Siri
- and Finished - Lynda
Click to enlarge the images
All images courtesy of the artists
All images courtesy of the artists
From Quilt series 1
Terri Illingworth
Geometrics
Susan Wittrup
Inner Joy
Susan Wittrup
Work in progress - Base design, Lichens will be added "On the Surface"
Wendy Klotz
(Is this a piece for our SDA:Alberta show, What's on the Surface? …perhaps? - Ed.)
Work in progress
Linda Hawke
Projects in Nuno
Siri Djuve
Mixed Media
Hand dyed fabrics: cotton and silk. Acrylic painted paper and printed fabric. Hand stitched
Lynda Williamson
Did I forget anyone?Business meeting included a discussion of activities that need to be completed to keep the group running actively and share the sense of involvement.
So that we share the tasks, as you see, we need more names against each item.
If you are willing to be part of the teams responsible for any of these activities please email me directly, I am waiting for your email.
- Set up exhibitions - WPG, SFH, SK
- Lend projector - WPG
- Create evite/posters - sending out same to social media (could be one job) - BO, D
- Carry out admin for exhibitions
- Arrange and dispatch refreshments for meetings - LB, AB, TI
- Arrange set up / take down at meetings - DB, SK
- Sourcing projector for meetings - DB
- Ticket sales (front of house) - LW, W, JS
- Arrange food/restaurant outing for visiting artist - SG
- Arrange thank you gift for visitors - SFH
- Collate RSVP's for events - WHW
- Computer work - WHW
- Getting bank float for ticketed events - WK
- Researching venues - SFH, SK
- Host visiting artists - WK, LH
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Reminder: time to renew your SDA membership
Surface Design Association
Time to Renew!
CLICK TO RENEW ONLINE (after you login to your account, look for Renewal link)
Your membership in SDA expires soon, however, we're hoping with this reminder, you will continue as a part of our tactile community.
There are many reasons to remain a member of SDA! The always-intriguing Surface Design Journal
remains a major voice for textiles - what better way to stay current
with trends and concepts with a global flavor? There are opportunities
to promote your work across multiple channels including the member
gallery on our website. With over 60,000+ visitors a month (and
growing!), that's significant coverage for your art. In addition,
there's the Exposure page in the Journal, member profiles on SDA NewsBlog, the ever-lively and interesting eNews and frequent posts on Facebook (general and members-only).
Our
board and staff are focused on expanding opportunities for members both
regionally and nationally. Please continue adding your voice to this
growing community of designers, artists, student and educators. We need
you more than ever. Click here to renew now on our website.
Best regards,
Diane Sandlin
Executive Director
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Last of the year!!!
EXHIBITS:
Ram Horns and Scorpion Tails: Textiles from Uzbekistan. This exhibition is the first major textile exhibition to be mounted in the new Nickle Galleries (formerly, The Nickle Arts Museum) on the campus of the University of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada, curated by Michele Hardy. A wonderful visual stimulus for appreciation and design! All photos courtesy of photographer Dave Brown.
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WORKSHOPS:
(Of a sort, as this is a little more than a workshop :) )
(If anyone is interested in seeing the course outline, you can also email me at arlee dot ar at gmail dot com as i have the PDF but can't upload to blogger.)
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MISCELLANEOUS:
WOMEN: SDA Members Dr. Kim Hahn (Kent State) & Dr. Ann Collier (N. Arizona U.) invite you to participate in a survey. They want to know about the meaning of handcrafts & textiles in your lives.
If you missed participating last month, you are invited to take the survey below. To those who already filled out the survey - Thank You!
They are looking for women (over 18) to participate in a short on-line survey that explores the role of textiles (e.g., sewing, knitting, weaving, felting, lace-making) & handcrafts - especially as it relates to fashion, the psychological meaning, the role of technology, as well as sustainable practices. It is confidential and takes about 30 minutes.
To begin, go to kent.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_39lpqnNy65NAhJr
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Where is Canadian art going, and where does it stand in the world as of today? "Artists seem to be a lot more aware of what has come before them and what is being made around them and internationally. Easy access to imagery via the Internet has enabled a mid-century painting, for instance, to stand side by side with a contemporary work for comparison. ....looking for artists who are cultivating their own voice; artists with idiosyncratic practices ....." Wil Abale
Since we are so close to Christmas now and all the busy-ness and business that entails for many of us, the next meeting will be in January, and as a Social. Date and venue to be announced.
Ram Horns and Scorpion Tails: Textiles from Uzbekistan. This exhibition is the first major textile exhibition to be mounted in the new Nickle Galleries (formerly, The Nickle Arts Museum) on the campus of the University of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada, curated by Michele Hardy. A wonderful visual stimulus for appreciation and design! All photos courtesy of photographer Dave Brown.
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WORKSHOPS:
(Of a sort, as this is a little more than a workshop :) )
Would you like to go (back) to school? The University of Fraser Valley (BC) has a course you may be interested in.
FD 371 Surface Design 11 – CRN 10631
Instructor: Eleanor Hannan
Time: Friday 10:00 am – 2:20 pm
Start: Friday, January 10th
End: Friday, April 11th
Tuition Fee: $433.35
Room: D113
Course Description
This course will advance your expertise in
the area of surface design, by exploring a variety of processes and treatments.
You will be encouraged to be experimental in your approach with colour,
texture, and imagery to alter and embellish fabrics for apparel. Emphasis is on
the interrelationship of surface design with other art practices, encouraging
production of individual works with cultural relevance. Through a synthesis of
traditional techniques, contemporary variations, and cultural influences, you
will develop a diverse and self-expressive body of work.
If interested contact Corinne Richardson
for details and registration advice or corinne.richardson@ufv.ca
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MISCELLANEOUS:
WOMEN: SDA Members Dr. Kim Hahn (Kent State) & Dr. Ann Collier (N. Arizona U.) invite you to participate in a survey. They want to know about the meaning of handcrafts & textiles in your lives.
If you missed participating last month, you are invited to take the survey below. To those who already filled out the survey - Thank You!
They are looking for women (over 18) to participate in a short on-line survey that explores the role of textiles (e.g., sewing, knitting, weaving, felting, lace-making) & handcrafts - especially as it relates to fashion, the psychological meaning, the role of technology, as well as sustainable practices. It is confidential and takes about 30 minutes.
To begin, go to kent.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_39lpqnNy65NAhJr
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Where is Canadian art going, and where does it stand in the world as of today? "Artists seem to be a lot more aware of what has come before them and what is being made around them and internationally. Easy access to imagery via the Internet has enabled a mid-century painting, for instance, to stand side by side with a contemporary work for comparison. ....looking for artists who are cultivating their own voice; artists with idiosyncratic practices ....." Wil Abale
Artists seem to be a lot more aware of what has come before them and
what is being made around them and internationally. Easy access to
imagery via the Internet has enabled a mid-century painting, for
instance, to stand side by side with a contemporary work for comparison.
- See more at:
http://www.canadianart.ca/features/2013/10/26/whither-the-next-generation-of-canadian-art/#sthash.lVFrC5Ro.dpuf
Artists seem to be a lot more aware of what has come before them and
what is being made around them and internationally. Easy access to
imagery via the Internet has enabled a mid-century painting, for
instance, to stand side by side with a contemporary work for comparison.
- See more at:
http://www.canadianart.ca/features/2013/10/26/whither-the-next-generation-of-canadian-art/#sthash.lVFrC5Ro.dpuf
Since we are so close to Christmas now and all the busy-ness and business that entails for many of us, the next meeting will be in January, and as a Social. Date and venue to be announced.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Expression of Interest for Alberta SDA Exhibit 2014
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY
What’s on the Surface?
An exhibition of the Alberta Surface Design Association
Call for expression of interest
First show by established and emerging artists and members of the Surface Design Association Alberta, (SDA), showcasing the talents of its members.
To be held at Atlantis Fine Framing and Studio
Calgary, Alberta.
4515 Manhattan Rd SE Calgary, AB, T2G 4B3
April 5 – April 30, 2014
Submitting artists must be Alberta residents and SDA members at the time of submission. If you do not currently hold a valid SDA membership please visit http://www.surfacedesign.org
If you would like to take part in this show please email your intent by November 10, 2013 to ioftheneedle@me.com
Please include:-
Your Name
Address
Phone number
Email
The formal submission process is detailed below.
Theme and Context
Exhibition Theme: What’s on the Surface?
There is plenty of room for interpretation of the theme. An artist may choose to produce a meaningful surface that inspires, intrigues, or may simply be viewed as beautiful, ugly, or thought provoking. Perhaps you prefer to respond to the theme in a conceptual way. For example, one might explore the idea that what a person shows on the surface is not necessarily what the person feels inside. Or, one might express how cutting through the unappealing skin of the passion fruit reveals the beauty within. There are innumerable ways to address the theme and your approach is completely up to you.
This is a contemporary show open to the original application of traditional as well as experimental techniques.
For the purposes of this exhibition ‘the surface’ is to be a textile, fibre or thread-based work, where 'fibre' and ‘thread’ are used in their broadest possible sense, from the more traditional materials of cotton/silk/wool to the more innovative: strands of polymer plastics, wire, paper shreds, fibrous minerals, coils of clay etc.
Guidelines
- A maximum of 3 works may be submitted for consideration. A small series occupying a total of 30 cm or less in any direction will be considered as one piece.
- Works of art can be 2D or 3D and must be completed during the past two years.
- Art works as individual pieces, or as a small series occupying a total of 30 cm or less in any direction, can be accommodated easily. Larger pieces will be considered in the context of the available space.
- This is a curated show. All works should be of professional standard and finish.
- The curators, Linda Hawke and Karin Millson, have final say on inclusion.
- There is no submission fee.
- Submission Deadline: February 14, 2014
- -digital images of a maximum of 3 works proposed for exhibit; (max 3 images per piece, 300dpi sized to a maximum of 800 pixels per side). Image files should be named with a number and the last name of the artist, eg: 1_smith
- -a correspondingly numbered list of works including title, size (cm), media, year completed, value (or price, if for sale)
- -brief explanation of each work (50 word maximum)
- -artist’s bio, detailing your history as an artist and the philosophical approach to your work (200 word maximum)
- Transportation and insurance of works is entirely the responsibility of the artist.
- All works must be supplied ready to hang, clearly and securely labelled with artist’s name, title of work, directional arrow, and price on the back or bottom of the work.
- Any special installation instructions should be included with the work.
Timeline
Expression of Interest: November 10, 2013
Submission deadline: February 14, 2014
Artists will be notified by: March 14, 2014
Delivery of works: March 31, 2014
Finished artworks must be with the curator (Karin Millson, 4519 Coronation Drive, Calgary, Alberta, T2S1M5) by the end of the above date
Exhibition dates: April 5, 2014 – April 30, 2014
Opening reception: April 11, 2014
Pickup of unsold works: April 30, 2014
All works must be removed from the gallery by end April 30, 2014.
If you cannot be there yourself to remove your works, please arrange for another person to collect on that date.
It will be possible to sell works from the gallery. Atlantis Fine Framing and Studio will take a 25% commission on any works sold during the show. Sold works will remain on display for duration of the show.
Contact Karin Millson for further details or clarification: -
ioftheneedle@me.com
403 453 1823
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