The winning entries for the inaugural Lewton-Brain Foldform Award Competition 2012 have been announced at the final day of the 5th annual Lewton-Brain Conference in Florida New York, about 60 miles north of New York City. Charles Lewton-Brain announced the winners of the competition at closing ceremonies August 6, 2012, at the Center for Metal Arts.
First Place honors go to Rauni Higson (Talysarn, Caernarfon, U.K.) with her entry “Undersea Candelabra”. Second Place winner is Theresa Nguyen (Birmingham, U.K.) with her entry “Spiritus”. Third Place goes to Kaiya Rainbolt (San Francisco, USA) with “Quadrant”. A fourth prize of Honorable Mention was created by the judges to recognize the entry by Grant McCaig (London, U.K.) with “Pleated Silver Drinking Set on Ebonised Base”.
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Local craft artists are making it possible for opera patrons to take home memories of the 2012/2013 season mainstage performances, thanks to the partnership between the Edmonton Opera and the Alberta Craft Council.
After a successful Opera Coat Project a few years ago, the Edmonton Opera and the Alberta Craft Council have partnered again for the Opera Art Project, where artists will create opera-specific pieces as it relates to their medium.
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"Thanks to many of you who have taken the time to visit our website and to leave comments of support as the Arts and Heritage Foundation waits to see if it is to be voted out of existence by St. Albert's City Council on August 27th.
There are many strong arguments which speak to why community based delivery is the best approach to what we do. It is also our firmly held opinion that we deliver programs and services in a more cost effective manner and that it is not in fact the role of Municipal Government to be in the 'direct delivery' business when it comes to programs in the cultural sector.
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Being in the jewellery business over the years I have heard many stories regarding lost, stolen and damaged jewellery. Although I can’t help you find your lost or stolen jewellery here are a few tips for keeping what you have looking its best. Some of what you’ll be reading may seem like common sense to most people but it warrants being said to encourage those that take chances to reconsider before it costs them in the end.
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Red Deer College’s Series of summer art and fine craft workshops always provide a wide array of classes and talented instructors. From bronze casting to wheel throwing as well as numerous hot glass workshops you can find a class for any skill level. I drool over the Series class brochure each spring…. highlighting workshops I wish to attend, noting which instructors are teaching that year, and dreaming about a time when I too can be a Series participant.
Yesterday I was so happy when Laura and I were able to go down to Red Deer College (RDC) to check out the Series program as well as the brand new Centre for Visual Arts.
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