The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador celebrates CRAFT YEAR 2007 with the exhibition CONTAINED, which runs from September 8 – October 7, 2007
For CONTAINED Guest curator, Gloria Hickey, has invited 12 artists working with clay, fiber, metal, and wood to consider the halo of contemporary issues evoked by the concept CONTAINED. This touring exhibit showcases work that is unique to Newfoundland and Labrador but will have a resonance in communities elsewhere.
EXHIBITORS: BRIAN BANFIELD, ELLY COHEN, GORDON GOSSE, MICHAEL MASSIE, MIKE PATERSON, JANET PETER, GARMEL RICH, ISABELLA ST. JOHN, TRINE SCHIOLDAN, REED WEIR, RAY WILL, LINDA YATES & DAVID HAYASHIDA.
Also in the AnnexGALLERY
CONTAINERS: OBJECTS OF FUNCTION AND BEAUTY
A juried multi-media exhibition featuring a variety of functional containers. All works in this show are for sale. Exhibitors: Brian Banfield, Paula Cooley, Judy Cooper, Christine Gagnon, Leslie Delanty, Florence Donaway, Carole Epp, Bonnie Gilmour, Gordon Gosse, Susan Greenbank, Shannon Kennedy, Bonnie Johnstone, Urve Manuel, Erin McArthur, Sophie Meyer, Sarah Minty, Shawn O’Hagan, Belo Simo, Peter Sobol, Alexis Templeton
Also RELATED PROGRAMMING – CONTAINED: Protection or Prison? The Craft Council Gallery invites the public to an artist’s panel Sept. 17th, 7pm at the Craft Council, Devon House, 59 Duckworth St. Artists Janet Peter, Trine Schioldan, and Ray Will will discuss their work in the context of relationships and the contemporary need for sanctuary.
