Upcoming:

• Masterworks Southwest - Art Gallery of Windsor (July 10 - September 5, 2010)
• Craft Practical Symposium - Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound (Saturday, Sept. 11)
• CraftSmarts - PMC Workshop at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound (Saturday, Sept 25)
• CraftTalk - Andrea Graham at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, Waterloo (Friday, October 8)
• CraftSmarts - Wet Feltmaking with Andrea Graham, Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, Waterloo (Saturday, October 9) 

What's new?

CraftTalk with Andrea Graham - The  OCC and the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery invite the general public to attend a free lecture with artist Andrea Graham on Friday, October 8 from 5pm-7pm.  Mix and mingle, enjoy some wine, and learn about the creative process from one of Canada’s leading fibre artists. Andrea will present a PowerPoint presentation and speak about her journey as an educator, craftsperson and innovator in the medium of felt. To RSVP to this event, please email mcalarco@craft.on.ca .

 To register for Andrea's Wet Feltmaking Basics workshop on Saturday, October 9 in Waterloo, please click here.

Masterworks Southwest

Masterworks Southwest is a juried travelling exhibition of contemporary craft that will visit five galleries between March – December, 2010.  This exhibit showcases 39 pieces of contemporary craft from makers across Southwestern Ontario. 

The exhibition is now showing at the stunning Art Gallery of Windsor until Sunday, September 5.

To read jewellery designer Caroloyn Young's CraftTalk on Body Adornment, please visit http://www.craft.on.ca/Programs/CraftTalks#Past.  

• Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound, March 28 - May 2
• Burdette Gallery, Orton,  May 15-June 20
• Art Gallery of Windsor July 10-September 5 (Reception: Friday, August 20, 7-10pm)
• Greenwood Quiltery & Gallery, Guelph,  September 17 - October 30 (Reception: Satruday, October 16 1-4pm)
• Station Arts Centre, Tillsonburg, November 12 - December 17 (Reception: Friday, November 12 7-9pm)

Please click on the icon below to download our double-sided postcard or our 44 page booklet.  This booklet will be available for purchase at each of the venues for $6 each.  Please contact mcalarco@craft.on.ca to order in advance.

Masterworks Southwest postcard (PDF)

Masterworks Southwest booklet (PDF)

We're thrilled to be featuring the work from the following craftspeople:

Meet & Greet

Our last 'OCC Meet and Greet' took place on Saturday, June 5  at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery.  Wine, cheese and engaging conversation made for a fantastic gathering of 15 area members.  Thanks to all those that attended!  If you think an informal gathering would benefit makers in your area, please suggest a time, place and location.  Mary Calarco, the Southwestern Regional Coordinator will be more than happy to plan the event and help you connect with other OCC members.

 
The OCC is Heading Southwest

Southwestern Ontario has a new Regional Coordinator!

The OCC staff and board are very excited to welcome Mary Calarco to the organization just as a number of craft initiatives are brewing in Southwestern Ontario. As the newest addition to the OCC team, Mary brings with her a true passion for Canadian art, craft and design.  Since graduating from OCAD’s Interdisciplinary Studies program in 1995, Mary has spent over a decade promoting the work of Canadian creators and connecting them with the public.  Mary was instrumental in establishing online branding for the One of a Kind Show, and spent eight years developing close relationships with artisans across Canada.  Mary has a keen interest in social media and is eager to connect with Ontario’s crafts community online as well as in person.  To learn a bit more about Mary download her letter below:

Mary will also be forming a Southwestern Regional Committee to plan programming, organize enthusiastic volunteers and bring new ideas and initiatives to the forefront.  Please check this page often for updates regarding the nomination process and committee term details.

The Regional Coordinator positions are made possible through grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Henry White Kinnear Foundation and the McLean Foundation.  Collectively, these funds support a three year initiative called “Growing Ontario’s Craft Community”.  We’re eager to bring programming directly to you in order to expand our services, improve our communications and strengthen our partnerships outside of the GTA.  For additional details about the Southwest Region, please contact Mary at mcalarco@craft.on.ca.  Sara Washbush, Eastern Regional Coordinator, can be contacted at swashbush@craft.on.ca

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