Programs:
.jpg) CraftSmarts & CraftTalks
The OCC is pleased to present CraftSmarts & CraftTalks – a new series of professional development workshops, lectures and discussions taking place year round at various venues throughout Ontario.
Upcoming Events
- CraftTalks Presented in collaboration with OCAD's Material Art & Design Program: Sarah Hall. Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:30 pm at 100 McCaul, Toronto, room 230.
- CraftTalks Presented in collaboration with OCAD's Material Art & Design Program: Gord Peteran: Furniture Meets its Maker. Wednesday, October 12, 2009, 6:30 pm at 100 McCaul, Toronto, room 230.
CraftTalks:
Sarah Hall
Date: Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 8:3-0 pm
Location: Ontario College of Art & Design, 100 McCaul St, Toronto, room 230
Cost: Free
Presented in collaboration by the OCC and OCAD's Material Art & Design Program, Sarah Hall will discuss the integration of art and solar technology, and how her work is breaking ground in North America by conciously fusing image and energy. In 2002 Hall was elected into membership of the Royal Canadian Academ y of Art, and her most recent project using photovoltaicc technology, the Lux Nova Tower in Vancouver, was recognized by the Design Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects in 2008.
Attendance is free. For more information please contact Janna Hiemstra at jhiemstra@craft.on.ca, or 416-925-4222 ext 225.
CraftTalks:
Gord Peteran
Date: Wednesday, October 12th, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 8:3-0 pm
Location: Ontario College of Art & Design, 100 McCaul St, Toronto, room 230
Cost: Free
Presented in collaboration by the OCC and OCAD's Material Art & Design Program, Peteran will discuss Gord Peteran:Furniture Meets its Maker, an exhibition of his work curated by Glenn Adamson, and currently on display at the University of Toronto Art Centre until December 5th. The psychological and conceptual content of Peteran’s work places it in a distinct boundary-crossing category while working with fine cabinetry, found objects, assemblage and sculptural processes.
Attendance is free. For more information please contact Janna Hiemstra at jhiemstra@craft.on.ca, or 416-925-4222 ext 225.
CraftTalks:
Masterworks East Exhibition Discussion Featuring Karel Aelterman, Paula Murray, Chanlder Swain and Penelope Kokkinos
Date: Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00pm
Location: The Ottawa School of Art Orleans Campus Gallery, Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans ON
Cost: Free
Featured speakers will discuss their experience – their background, why they make, how they make, and what inspires them with a question and answer period after each talk. Talks will be conducted in English, but a bilingual question period will be available for audience members with artists Karel Aelterman and Paula Murray.
For more information, contact Sara Washbush, Eastern Regional Coordinator, 613-204-1391, regional@craft.on.ca
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CraftSmarts:
Ontario Arts Council Crafts Grant Session with Lisa Wöhrle, Associate Visual and Media Arts Officer at the Ontario Arts Council
Date: Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: OCC Gallery, 990 Queen St. W., Toronto
Cost: Free
Do you have an upcoming project that could use some financial help, or are you already in the middle of putting a grant application together? Join us on Tuesday, September 29th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm and make sure you get updated with everything you need to make a strong application.
The Ontario Arts Council’s next upcoming project grant deadline for craft is October 15th, and Lisa Wöhrle will help walk you through the process of putting together all the essential pieces of your grant application: artists’ statement/proposal, resume, budget, as well as the how-to’s of submitting your visual images. The grant application process can be daunting but Lisa is available to help demystify the process. If you like, bring your draft proposal along, questions ready.
Furthermore, the OCC has become a province-wide recommender for OAC Exhibition Assistance grants, specifically for craft! So, if you have an upcoming exhibition confirmed (taking place before November 2010), you should consider applying for our next deadline on November 16th, 2009. See http://www.arts.on.ca/Page122.aspx for more details.
This Grant Writing Presentation is free of charge. Feel free to drop in at any time.
For more information please contact Janna Hiemstra at jhiemstra@craft.on.ca or 416-925-4222 ext 225.
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CraftSmarts:
Creating a Healthy Practice: Professional Development Day for Craftspeople and Visual Artists
Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: The Auditorium Space at the Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON
Cost: $40 / Students & Seniors: $30
OCC Members receive 20% off on registration for this workshop. Please be sure to mention this special discount when registering to take advantage.
To register please contact Iona Frost at:
Phone: 416.351.0239
Email: info@ahcf.ca
Or visit www.ahcf.ca fill out and mail the registration form with your cheque.
Pre-registration is required, as space is limited.
In partnership with:
Arts for Children and Youth (AFCY),
Canadian Artists' Representation / le Front des artistes canadiens Ontario (CARFAC Ontario) and Ontario Crafts Council (OCC)
Welcoming remarks by Tamara Steinberg, Community Arts Officer
Toronto Arts Council (TAC)
With presenters:
Ted Rickard, Studio Health & Safety Specialist
Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua, Naturopathic Doctor
Karen Bowes-Sewell, Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
AHCF, AFCY, CARFAC Ontario and OCC are pleased to offer a professional development day for craftspeople, visual artists and educators during TAC’s Fall Focus on the Arts! Participants from diverse practices will explore a holistic approach to self-care strategies, and discover steps to creating safe and healthy workspaces. The agenda will begin with Ted Rickard focusing on tips to protect against harmful chemical exposure and product handling, followed by naturopathic support options with Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua, a CARFAC information session, and an introduction to The Feldenkrais Method®, a gentle approach to pain-free movement, with Karen Bowes-Sewell.
This event is intended for visual artists, craft professionals, educators and health care practitioners with an interest in the subject. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided, along with an opportunity to tour the Artists’ Health Centre, a one-of-a-kind facility offering specialized care for professional performing and creative artists. For your comfort, this is a scent-free workshop. Please refrain from wearing any perfume, cologne, aftershave or scented products. Thank you.
Ted Rickard MLS, MEd, CRSP, was the Manager of Health & Safety at Ontario College of Art & Design from1988-2007. While at OCAD Ted’s educational mandate reached all aspects of health and safety within the College including teaching students, faculty and staff. A leading expert in this field, Ted has advised on health and safety issues for many individuals, institutions and organizations including Art Gallery of Ontario’s Conservation Department, Art Hazards Resource Association and Toronto School of Art.
Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua HBSc, ND, PhD (cand.), is a licensed naturopathic doctor and the Clinic Director of the Liberty Clinic in downtown Toronto. He is the first naturopathic doctor to practice at the Toronto Western Hospital as well as the Artists’ Health Centre. An avid public speaker, Dr.JJ has given presentations to pharmacists, medical professionals, government, academics, artists and musicians, students, teachers and the general public.
Karen Bowes-Sewell is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, member of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America and a guest practitioner at Pivot Sport Medicine and Orthopaedics and the Feldenkrais Centre in Toronto. She is an associate professor in Dance at York University, a graduate of the National Ballet School and former principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada. Her research focuses on issues of teaching and learning, with an emphasis on non-traditional methods of learning.
 Artists' Health Centre Foundation (AHCF) was founded in 1997 by a group of artists and community leaders committed to promoting the well being of professional creative and performing artists. In addition to providing leadership and support for programs and services at the Al and Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre, co-founded in 2002 in partnership with the Toronto Western Hospital, the organization provides education, advocacy, outreach and prevention services and resources to professional artists and students and staff in professional post secondary arts training programs.
http://www.ahcf.ca/index.shtml
.jpg) Arts For Children and Youth (AFCY) engages young people living in priority neighborhoods in high quality and accessible arts educational programming that is meaningful, relevant and collaboratively developed with community and education partners. AFCY positions arts programs in schools and neighborhood venues as a means to build community, and empower marginalized children and youth to reach their full potential through the arts and social contributions.
http://www.afcy.ca/
 Canadian Artists' Representation / le Front des artistes canadiens Ontario (CARFAC Ontario) is the association of professional visual and media artists. Founded in 1968, CARFAC has worked for 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.
http://www.carfacontario.ca/index.html
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CraftSmarts:
Secrets of Effective Booth Design Lecture by Paul Portelli
Date: Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: OCC Gallery, 990 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON
Cost: $25 *OCC Members save 10% off the price of this workshop
In the hustle and bustle of preparing for craft shows it can be hard to find the time to think about how you are going to design your booth – but a significant part of sales success hinges on effective display. A well designed booth should attract customers and then recede into the background in order to let your work take the spotlight. Join retail marketing and design specialist Paul Portelli and learn the best techniques and most effective strategies to help your booth help you generate sales.
Learn more about Paul Portelli, click here>>
Please note you MUST register in advance for this and all Crafsmarts presentations on this page. Contact Maxine Bell at mbell@craft.on.ca or 416-925-4222 ext. 229 and reserve your spot today.
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All events are open to members, makers, and the general public. All OCC members receive a special discounted rate on CraftSmarts Workshops—just remember PRE-registration is required for any CraftSmart attendees. CraftTalks are free to all, no registration required.
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