OCC News: 
Eastern Regional Update

On this page:

• OCC at the One of a Kind Show, Eastern Ontario Focus 
• February and March Workshops 
• Masterworks East Exhibition 
• Ottawa Craft Organizations Networking Meeting 
• Kingston Artpreneur Conference 2010
• SPARK event and annual members' gathering

The Ontario Crafts Council’s Eastern-Ontario Feature
within the 2010 One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale

Following the success of the Ontario Crafts Council’s (OCC) Growing Ontario’s Craft Community
Initiative in eastern Ontario during 2008-09, the OCC will feature eastern craft artists
for its new section within the choice market of the 2010 Toronto One of a Kind Show and
Sale.

Visit the blog for this project! occatooak.blogspot.com

The blog lists all current information about this project, from events to links to maps and more! There is even a posting where people can share their experiences about attending large retail shows such as One of Kind. Join the online conversation today.

About the Show: The One of a Kind Show and Sale (OOAK) in Toronto is Canada’s largest
and most prestigious retail show featuring the work of artists and craftspeople from across
Canada. OOAK spend $1 million in the greater Toronto area for the combined promotion of
the winter and spring shows. The five day spring show attracts 50,000 visitors.
www.oneofakindshow.com

Participants:  

Armour, Nicole, Milford ON, paper

Bellman, Koren, Picton ON, fibre

Bolahood, Dar, Halibutron ON, fibre

Brown, Rob, Peterborough ON, wood

Bunnett, Peter, Ompah ON, wood

Devine, Monika, Cobourg ON, metal

Doxey, Mike, Portland ON, clay

Fauquier, Laura, Ottawa ON, fibre

Grice, France, Ottawa ON, glass

Jakob, Jennifer, Ottawa ON, glass

Matteau, Paul, Merrickville ON, wood

Nixon, Candice, Cornwall ON, glass

O'brien, Cynthia, Ottawa ON, clay

Parisien, Sylvie, Ottawa ON, clay

Perez, Vincent, Kingston ON, paper

Spielmann, Isidora, Westport ON, fibre

Thelwell, Jane, Kingston ON, clay

Timm, Catherine, Westmeath ON, fibre

This project is made possible with the support of funding from the Eastern Ontario Development
Program through Eastern Ontario Community Futures Development Corporations and the Government of Canada (FedDev Ontario), the Minto Foundation, and partners. If you are a partner, sponsor, or donor, email Sara Washbush your logo and we will place it here. This listing will be updated often.

Also note: Sara Washbush works part-time hours, and her new email address is: swashbush@craft.on.ca. Sara's work number remains 613-204-1391. 

 Eastern Ontario Professional Development Workshops, Winter 2010

Pre-registration is required.  Contact Sara today at 613-204-1391 or swashbush@craft.on.ca to register.  

The OCC and CARFAC Ontario present two essential workshops this winter for professional and emerging artists! These workshops are another component that aligns with our One of A Kind Show Project, but these workshops are open to anyone and everyone who wishes to up their professional skill set.

NEARLY FULL!
Photographing Artwork and Basic Lighting Techniques
Instructor: Janice Van Dijk
Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: St. Lawrence College, 2288 Parkdale Avenue, Brockville ON
Price: $25 + GST OCC or CARFAC members; $30 + GST non-members; refreshments included

NEW DATE!
Protecting Your Rights: Copyright and Contract Information for Artists and Craftspeople
Instructor: Vincent de Grandpré, Torys LLP
Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:30+ PM
Location: Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough ON
Price: $40 + GST OCC or CARFAC members; $46 + GST non-members; refreshments included

To register: contact Sara Washbush, OCC Eastern Regional Coordinator, 613-204-1391, swashbush@craft.on.ca.

About CARFAC:

CARFAC Ontario is the association of professional visual and media artists. Founded in 1968, CARFAC (Canadian Artists' Representation/le Front des artistes canadiens) has worked for over 40 years on the legal and economic issues facing visual artists. We believe that artists, like professionals in other fields, should be paid for their work and share equitably in profits from their art practice. The work of CARFAC Ontario is to develop policies, publications and services that assist artists, galleries, curators, art patrons, and other stakeholders in creating an economic climate that benefits all visual artists.

 www.carfacontario.ca

 Masterworks East
A Juried Travelling Exhibition of Contemporary Eastern Ontario Craft

The works exhibited in 2009 were a testament to craftsmanship, innovative design, conceptual prowess and emotive artistic expression.This exhibition concluded its five-stop tour throughout eastern Ontario in October 2009. 

 Thank you to all participants and partners-- the show was a tremendous success!

 Click here to download a pdf of the exhibition catalogue (1.38MB)

Ottawa Craft Organizations Networking Meeting

Date: Thursday February 18th, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Council for the Arts in Ottawa Boardroom, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa

Following the success of the June 12^th 2009 Ottawa Craft Organizations Networking Meeting, and the September 16th meeting, this group continues to meet!  If you are a representative from a craft-relevant group or organization in the greater National Capital Region and wish to attend, please inquire.

The OCON formed to faciliate communication between various craft groups in Ottawa, by meeting and discussing local topics, then dispersing this news to members of attendees groups (Ottawa Potters Guild, Ottawa Artisans Guild, etc.) 1-2 members maximum per group are encouraged to attend (room capacity = 25) and new groups are welcome.

Contact: Sara Washbush, Eastern Regional Coordinator, 613-204-1391, swashbush@craft.on.ca 

Kingston Artpreneur Conference 2010

 NOTE: this conference has had a change in venue, price and agenda.  Please contact Lindsey Fair for all details. 

Date: Wednesday February 24th, 9:00am – noon
Location: NGB Studios, 12 Cataraqui Street , Studio #1, Kingston, ON K7K 1Z7
Price: $20 (refreshments included)
9:00 Meet and Greet followed by workshops: Blogging for Artists; Your Name in Print (Advertising For Artists)
11:00 Portfolio Critiques
11:30 TBA

For more information or to register, visit the Artpreneur Website.

SPARK Collaborative Event and Annual Members' Gathering 2010

This year, the annual members' gathering and SPARK collaborative event will be held in eastern Ontario. Set aside some time in July to attend-- dates, location and details to be announced.

If you would like to help with this event, contact Sara.