Alberta Craft Team
Jenna Stanton - Executive Director
executivedirector@albertacraft.ab.ca / 780-488-6611 ext. 228
"I have been a part of the Alberta Craft Council for the past 15 years, and often refer to it as my Craft family. Since I graduated from ceramics at ACAD in 2003, I knew it was the next step in my career in Craft to work at and learn from an organization dedicated to the advancement and support of professional and emerging Craft artists. It was there I found I had a passion for arts admin, working with artists, and using my creative scheming brain to generate opportunities and advocate for Craft. After working for the Alberta Craft Council for seven great years, I left to return focus to my own ceramics practice for an MA in Ceramic Design in Stoke On Trent, England. Upon my return to Canada as Medalta’s Curator of Exhibitions and Collections I quickly rejoined the organization as part of the Board of Directors.
I am always proud to be a part of this organization, the artists, staff and board are a creative dedicated team. I am more than happy to step into this role as Executive Director to continue to support, advocate, and create opportunities on behalf of our artists and the Craft Council, following in the footsteps of my mentor and favourite fellow creative schemer Tom McFall.
I look forward to rejoining the staff, spending more time in Edmonton and Calgary over the next few months, and connecting/reconnecting with our talented members & supporters." ~ Jenna Stanton
Rael Lockwood - Gallery Shop Coordinator - Edmonton
rael@albertacraft.ab.ca / 780-488-5900
Rael studied Fashion Design at Ryerson University before moving to Calgary to complete a BFA in Fibre at Alberta College of Art + Design (AU Arts). She graduated from Arts and Cultural Management at MacEwan University and most recently worked for the Art Gallery of Alberta in Art Rentals and Sales. Rael brings the knowledge she has acquired from years of retail experience and her passion for promoting and selling craft to her role at the Alberta Craft Council.
For all shop inquiries, please email shop@albertacraft.ab.ca
Jill Allan - Exhibitions & Member Services Coordinator
jillallan@albertacraft.ab.ca / 780-488-6611 ext. 234
Originally from Vancouver Island, Jill Allan is an artist and educator. Jill brings 20 years of experience as a Craft professional with 7 years as a post-secondary educator to her position with the ACC. Prior to joining us in Edmonton she was a sessional instructor in the Glass Department at AUArts in Calgary.
Jill received a BFA in glass from ACAD (Now AUArts) in 1999 and an MFA in Glass at Bowling Green State University, Ohio, in 2013. She has built her career as an artist; designing, producing and promoting her own lampworked glass beads and hand-blown hot glass which was sold and exhibited nationally and internationally. Jill has worked with notable glass artists, studios, and craft organizations and brings a strong understanding of the craft sector and its diverse career opportunities and mediums, and a strong professional network that will be an asset to our members.
Laura O'Connor - Digital Content & Marketing
laura@albertacraft.ab.ca / 780-488-6611 ext. 234
Laura is a visual artist, designer, and creative communication professional with a Bachelor of Design in Photography from ACAD (now AUArts) in 2007. Since then, her work has been exhibited across Alberta in solo and group shows. Laura brings more than ten years of design and communications experience to her role at the Alberta Craft Council.
Wendy Arrowsmith - Financial Officer
wendy@albertacraft.ab.ca / 780-488-6611 ext.221
As a life-long Edmontonian, Wendy appreciates the enthusiasm our city has for arts and craft. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in small business management. She brings a variety of diverse experiences to the Alberta Craft Council in addition to bookkeeping, including skills gained from owning her own business.
Corinne Cowell - Gallery Shop Coordinator - Calgary
corinne@albertacraft.ab.ca / 587-391-0129
Corinne is a Calgary-based mixed media artist. She received her BFA in printmaking with distinction from ACAD and went on to found an award-winning graphic design company. Corinne's work has been in many exhibitions around Alberta and is represented in the Alberta Craft Gallery in Edmonton and Calgary.
Jill Nuckles - Outreach, Events & Volunteers - Calgary
jill@albertacraft.ab.ca / 587-391-0129
Jill studied Business at MacEwan University and received a BFA with distinction from ACAD majoring in sculpture. She is a current artist in the Alberta Craft Gallery in Edmonton & Calgary and has participated in many group and solo exhibitions in Canada. At the Alberta Craft Gallery - Calgary, Jill is the main point of contact for outreach projects, events, and volunteers.
Melanie Archer - Gallery Assistant - Calgary
Melanie is a Calgary-based goldsmith and designer. She graduated with distinction from the Alberta College of Art + Design in 2015. She currently shares her passion for fine craft with the Alberta Craft Gallery - Calgary while continuing to work at Shona Rae’s Blackboard Gallery.