Alberta Craft Council
Gallery and Shop

10186-106 St. Edmonton, AB
T5J 1H4

Gallery & Shop Hours:
Monday - Saturday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information
email here

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Tel: 780-488-6611

Toll free in AB:
1-800-362-7238

Fax: 1-780-488-8855

 


Mandate and Goals

Since 1980 the Alberta Craft Council has organized exhibitions, publications, marketing ventures, education projects and information services for its members and the general public.

The Alberta Craft Council's Mission:
To promote, develop and advocate for fine craft in Alberta.

The Alberta Craft Council's Organization Aims:
To support contemporary and heritage crafts as significant art forms that contribute to Alberta's culture. To develop an Alberta craft sector of creative, skilled, viable, and sustainable craftspeople, studios, businesses and networks.

For more information on our programs and services


2009 Annual Report

Read the Alberta Craft Council 2009 Annual Report
download here:


Alberta Craft Council Strategic Plan
2008 - 2011

Read the full Alberta Craft Council Strategic Plan
2008 - 2011
download here:

Read the outcomes and results from the 2007/08 Strategic Plan here


Join the Alberta Craft Council Today
Click Here to read about the benefits of becoming a member and to download a member application form

 


Copyright notice

© The contents of this web site, including all text and images in the INFO, EXHIBITS, SHOPPING, EVENTS and CONTACTS sections as well as all other pages of www.albertacraft.ab.ca, are protected under Canadian and International copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed or otherwise used except for personal, non-commercial purposes, without the express written consent of the Alberta Craft Council. For information about obtaining quality reproductions of any of the images used on this site for publication or other commercial use, contact the Alberta Craft Council. We will be glad to communicate with the artists regarding appropriate permissions and to discuss the payment of royalties.

The artists hold the exclusive right to copy, distribute, sell, or create derivatives of the original images. It is not permitted to reproduce, re-post, redistribute or alter these images, in whole or in part - through existing means, or by means yet to be invented - without the prior written permission of the artist.


 

 

 

 

Alberta Craft Awards 2010

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their dedication to Alberta's fine craft culture? Nominate them today for one of the Alberta Craft Awards.

Deadline:
August 1, 2010

Download a 2010 nomination form here

The Recipients of the 2009 Alberta Craft Awards

  • Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award went to Christian Barr of Wildwood, AB
  • Award of Honour was shared by Joan Irvin of Calgary and James Marshall of Medicine Hat
  • Award of Excellence when to Tyler Rock of Black Diamond
  • Award of Achievement was shared by Gillian Hillerud of Calgary and Stephanie Jonsson, Edmonton

find out more here


 

Discovery Gallery Call

CALL FOR PROPOSAL

The Discovery Gallery is dedicated to showcasing new work by established and emerging craft artists as well as small group exhibitions. The 415 square foot space is located on the main level of the Edmonton location and features 7+ exhibitions a year.

Details Here


2010 AGM
ACC members gathered in Canmore on Saturday, June 19 for the 2010 Annual General Meeting.

Details here

Download
2010 ACC Financial Statements
2010 Annual General Report

 

In the News

The three members of Beekingdom Craft Collective (glass) were among the recipients of the 2010 Emerging Artists Medal.

From left to right Ryan Marsh Fairweather, Lieutenant Governor Donald S. Ethell, Timothy Belliveau and Phillip Bandura.

 
Feature Gallery

FOR THE LOVE OF CRAFT
In celebration of the Alberta Craft Council's 30th anniversary in 2010, For the Love of Craft is a juried members' exhibition that explores the love of making fine craft.

July 10 - September 25, 2010
Exhibition Reception:
Saturday, July 10 from 2-4 pm


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Discovery Gallery

AERIAL LANDSCAPES
Linda McBain Cuyler, Edmonton

July 24 - September 4, 2010

Exhibition Reception:
Saturday, July 24 from 2-4 pm


Image: Pasture and Crop Squares, Acrylic with machine embroidery and appliqué, 9”w x 19 1/2”h

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In the fall of 2009, Linda Chow, Crys Harse, Kari Woo and Simon Wroot participated in a tour of South Korea in conjunction with the Cheongju International Craft Biennale.

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Virtual Craft Exhibitions

Many of the craft exhibitions that appear in the ACC gallery are being prepared to have a permanent presence online. This way people from every part of the world get to enjoy Alberta Craft - Culture in the Making!

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Shopping
Visit our...
...member's portfolio section to see and purchase the works from some of our members.

Featuring:

George Heagle

Fine crafted furniture

Susan Gottselig

Handblown Glass
Simon Wroot

Celtic jewellery
James Lavoie

Kiln-formed Glass
Patti Hartnagel

Raku Pottery
Marcia Fossey

Historical Bead Jewellery
The Alberta Craft Council gratefully acknowledges the support of their funders and sponsors:

Edmonton Arts Council The City of EdmontonThe City of CalgaryThe Edmonton Community Lottery BoardCalgary Arts DevelopmentAlberta Foundation for the Arts